Reviewed by: おきみどん
I wanted to go to the North Shore to see the big waves and the surfing scenes, but instead, I joined a shark tour.
I get seasick, I don't like water, and I can't swim. I've been scared of sharks since middle school, so I usually avoid the ocean. However, I’m glad I went, even though I got seasick, dislike water, and can't swim!
Even if you're just observing, it's perfectly fine, so if you're not comfortable wearing a swimsuit, that's okay. You can enjoy seeing the fins and large shapes from the boat.
I recommend bringing an underwater camera, which you can find at ABC Stores; they sell them for around $13, while on the boat, they cost $15.
Once you're on the boat, all conversations are in English, haha. Even if you don't understand everything, please pay attention to the safety instructions. They will give you a booklet with instructions in Japanese, so make sure to read it.
The staff, both the older man and the younger guy, are really friendly. You’ll go into the water for 20 minutes at a time, and there are safety instructions for that, so be sure to check. They provide snorkeling gear, but I thought just the goggles would be enough for me since I’ve never used them before and found them cumbersome.
My friend is a very good swimmer, and after diving, he said he was close enough to the sharks that he thought about reaching out to touch them. There were definitely sharks that were over 3 meters long swimming around. They were calmly attacking the bait thrown by the staff.
Despite being someone who struggles with everything, I had a lot of fun. I was clinging to the cage because I was scared, so my arms are incredibly sore now. I’m thinking of booking this tour again when I go to Hawaii. I don’t think there are many tours like this in Japan, so I highly recommend it.
The ocean is incredibly beautiful, the scenery is great, and the sharks are huge. It was a really good experience.
I would advise against bringing small children. The same goes for anyone with heart issues; the water is cold, and seeing the sharks might be shocking. The boat moves quite fast, so if you're going during a cooler season, I recommend bringing a thick jacket.
Next time I go, I plan to practice getting used to the cold water.
It might be hard to see, but I’ll leave some photos here.
ノースショアに行きたかったのは、高波とサーフィンの情景をを見に・・・思っていたのですが、サメツアーに参加です。
私は船酔いするし水が嫌い、もちろん泳げないし中学以来サメが怖いから海に行かない奴なんですが、これは!船酔いしても水が嫌いでも泳げなくても行って良かったです。
見学だけでもOKですので、水着はどうも嫌と思う方でも大丈夫、船の上からヒレや大きな姿が存分に楽しめます。
ABCストアなどに水中用カメラが売っているので御持参されることをお勧めします、船内15ドル・ABC13ドル前後。
船に乗ったら会話はすべて英語w
分からないなりにも注意事項はよく聞いていてください、日本語の注意事項冊子を渡されるので読んで下さい。
スタッフのおじさんとお兄さんは凄くフレンドリーです。
1回20分海に入ります、入る時の注意事項もあるので要チェック。シュノーケルは貸してくれますが、私は水中眼鏡だけでいいなと思いました。使った事無いので邪魔で邪魔で。
友人は泳ぎがかなり上手いため潜水したあと、「手を伸ばして触ろうかと思った」ほど近くまでサメがよってきています。 本当に3mはゆうにある子達がウヨウヨ。
おじさんが投げる餌に悠然と襲い掛かってました。
何もかも苦手な私がなんかとっても楽しかった、確かに苦手だったので檻にしがみ付いていた為、腕が物凄く筋肉痛です。ハワイに行くときはまた予約しようかなと思います。
日本ではなかなかこういったツアーは無いと思うのでお勧めです。
海が物凄くきれい、景色も良い、サメもでかい
とてもいい経験でした。
小さいお子さんは止めた方がいいでしょう。
心臓が悪い方も同様、水が冷たいしサメ見たらショックかも。
船がかなり高速で動くので気温が低い時期は厚手の上着を持参された方がいいと思います。
今度行く時は冷たい水につかる練習して行こうと思います。
分かりづらいですが、写真おいておきます。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Furu
I can't swim at all, but I thought that if I wore a life jacket, I would float. I figured that if I put on a snorkel, I could manage to breathe somehow. After all, swimming with wild dolphins and encountering sea turtles is something you can't do every day, right? I was so excited that right after signing up, I even dreamed about swimming with dolphins.
On the day of the event, I had just arrived in Hawaii the day before, so waking up early was tough. But for the dolphins and sea turtles, it was worth it! By the way, the staff from Dolphin Middle School even gave us a morning call! On the bus ride there, we listened to explanations and once we arrived at the port, we rented wet suits and put them on right there, ready to go. As soon as we left the port, there were dolphins!
To get into the sea, we had to put on fins and snorkels, and one by one, jump in from the back of the boat. I was scared to jump in since I can't swim... But I was pushed to hurry, so I steeled myself and jumped in. From that moment, I panicked and couldn't focus on learning from the dolphins. I couldn't keep up with everyone and was just trying to stay afloat in the water. At first, I clung to my husband, but then suddenly, I found myself being pulled along by Yuriko, the instructor and class member for that day, who was holding my hand!
She guided me to the dolphins, allowing me to swim along with her (^^) I was so moved! It felt like I was in a dream. But this was all thanks to Yuriko! Without her support, I might have just floundered in the sea (^^; I am incredibly grateful! Thank you! I was also impressed by how attentive she was. She wasn't just an accompanying instructor; she provided solid support and was very observant. Amazing! I was thrilled by the dolphins, but I was equally touched by Yuriko's support☆ She quickly remembered the names of everyone on the tour, and two days later, I was surprised when she called out to me in town (>_<).
Anyway, I got sidetracked... After swimming with the dolphins, we returned to the boat and headed to the next spot. This time, we went to meet the sea turtles☆ Here too, we...
私は、まったく泳げないんですがライフジャケットつければ浮くし。
シュノーケルつければ、息継ぎもなんとかなるだろうと言う考えで申し込みました。
だって、野生のイルカと泳げてウミガメにも出会えるなんて、普通じゃできないでしょ?
すごい楽しみで仕方なくて、申し込んだ直後にイルカと泳いでる夢見ちゃったりして。
当日、ハワイに着いた次の日だったので早起きは辛かったですけど。
イルカとウミガメのためなら、なんのその!
ちなみに、イルカ中学のスタッフの方がモーニングコールもしてくれます!!
行きのバスの中で、説明等を聞き。
港に着いて、ウエットスーツをレンタルしてその場で着て、いざ出陣。
港を出てすぐにもうイルカ先生がいるの!!
で、海へと繰り出すには、足ひれとシュノーケルをつけ、ボートの後ろから順番に、つるんっと飛び込むんだけど。
泳げない私、飛び込むのも怖くて。。
でも、早く!と押されるので、意を決して飛び込みました。
もう、その時からパニックで、イルカ先生から学ぶ所じゃなくなった私。
到底、みんなにも着いていけないし、海の中にいるのに精一杯。
始めは、旦那にしがみついてたけど、ふっと急にぐいぐい引っ張られるように泳ぐ私。
あれ?と思ったら、なんとその日のインストラクターであり学級員でもあるYurikoさんが私の手を握って泳いでくれてるではありませんか!!
イルカ先生の所にぐいぐい連れて行ってくれるので、追いかけるように一緒に泳ぐことができました(^^)
もう、ちょー感激!!夢の中にいるみたいで。
でも、これも学級員のYurikoさんのお陰です!あのサポートが無かったら、海でもがいて終了だったかもです(^^;
すごいとっても感謝☆ありがとう!
というか、よく見てるな~と思いました。
ただ、付き添うインストラクターではなくサポートをしっかりしてくれるし、よく気がつくし。すごい!!
イルカにも大感激だったけど。Yurikoさんのサポートにも感激でした☆
ツアーに参加している人の名前もすぐに覚えてくれて、ツアー後2日経って、町中で声かけられたのにはびっくりしちゃいましたよ(>_<)
で、話しがづれましたが。。
イルカ先生と泳いで一度、船に戻り次のスポットへ。
今度はウミガメ先生に会いにいきました☆
ここでも、す
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/17 |
Reviewed by: olymas
On the day, the wind was strong and there were splashes from the waves, making it difficult to see the whales' spouts clearly. However, there were many activities on the boat, such as lei-making and hula lessons, which kept the children entertained, and we had a great time. My child continued to practice the hula we learned even after returning to Japan.
当日は風が強く、波しぶきが立っていたので鯨の潮吹きがわかりにくく、あまり良く見えなかったのですが、船内でのレイの作成やフラレッスンなど、子供が飽きない催しも多く、大変楽しめました。
子供は日本に帰ってからも教えていただいたフラを家でやっていました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Ron Daisy
My wife and I had a wonderful time , especially at the sub tour. Our guide was great! Wish we could have seen a few things out of the ordinary, such as mantas or turtles, but still some incredible sights to see!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/15 |
Reviewed by: BSB広
I read that some people get seasick before boarding the submarine, so I took motion sickness medication in advance. However, depending on the weather on the day, it might not be necessary. In Hawaii, there are hardly any fish in areas without reefs, which was disappointing because the seawater wasn't as clear as I expected. However, I was lucky enough to encounter about 5 or 6 sea turtles, which some people might not get to see! I recommend sitting in the front on the right side facing the direction of travel for the best position.
潜水艦に乗り移る前の船で船酔いするとの書き込みがあったので事前に酔い止めの薬を飲んで参加しましたが、当日の天候によってはその必要は無いかもしれませんね、ハワイの海は魚礁のないところにはほとんど魚がいないんですね、海水が思っていた程澄んでいないのが残念でしたが、遭遇できない方もいらっしゃるという海亀に5~6匹も会えました(ラッキー!)
ベストポジションは進行方向右側の前の方の席がお薦めです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Kathleen
This was a great activity. We didn't see as many difference colored fish as I thought we would, but we did swim with the fish and see some sea turtles.
The sailing part was the most enjoyable. I could have stayed out all day.
The crew was friendly and helpful.
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a large ship... so I felt a bit anxious, but my intuition was right.
I recommend it for those who get seasick or are going whale watching for the first time! Since it's a large ship, you can relax and enjoy your time on board.
However, for those who just want to see whales, a slightly smaller boat might be better.
It's great for those who want to enjoy meals and hula lessons!
As for me... I don't get seasick, so I found it a bit lacking...
大きな船・・・。というので、ちょっと不安がありましたが・・・。予感的中でした。
船に酔う方や、初めてホエールウォッチングをされる方には、オススメですよ!!大きな船ですので、船の上でゆっくりとすごせます。
が、鯨を見たいだけの方には、もう少し小さい船のほうがよいかな~とおもいます。
食事やフラレッスンなどを楽しみたい方にはオススメですね!!
私は・・・。船には酔わないので、ちょっと物足りなかったです・・・。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your feedback. It seems like it could be helpful for other customers as well!
We look forward to having you on board again.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
フィードバック有難うございます。他のお客様にも参考になりそうですね!
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with a friend on February 4th. I had heard that whales can only be seen in the winter, so I thought it was a great opportunity and signed up. According to the captain, they have been able to see them almost every day recently, so we were looking forward to the trip. Both my friend and I are prone to seasickness, so we brought medication from Japan. There were courses that included meals, but anticipating that eating might make us feel sick, we deliberately chose the most economical option without meals; however, drinks were included, so it turned out to be a good choice.
As for the whales, unfortunately, we didn't see any jumping up close, but during the two-and-a-half-hour cruise, we were able to see their backs several times as they spouted water and dove, which was very moving. The view of Waikiki from the boat was also beautiful. However, it was much windier on the boat than expected, and it was very cold, so I definitely recommend bringing a long-sleeved hoodie that blocks the wind. Even so, when it got too cold, it felt nice to go up to the upper deck where the sun was warm.
2月4日に友達と2人で参加しました。クジラは冬の時期しか見られないと聞いていたので、良いチャンスだと思い申し込みました。船長さんの話では最近はほぼ毎日見る事が出来るという事でしたので、楽しみにして出発しました。私も友人もとても船酔いしやすい体質なので、薬は日本から持参しました。食事付などのコースもありましたが、食べると気分が悪くなる事を予測して、あえて一番お得な食事無しのコースにしましたが、飲み物は付いているので結果的には良かったと思います。
肝心のクジラは残念ながらすぐ近くでジャンプ、とは行きませんでしたが、2時間半のクルーズの間何度も塩を吹いたり潜ったりする背中を見る事ができてとても感動しました。船の上から見るワイキキもとてもキレイでした。ただ船の上は予想以上に風が吹いて非常に寒いので風を通さない長袖のパーカーなどを持っていく事を是非オススメします。それでも寒い時はいっそ屋上階に出てしまった方がお日様がぽかぽか当たって気持ちが良かったですよ。
This is the Star of Honolulu.
Thank you for your comment. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to see whales.
We look forward to your next boarding.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
コメント有難うございます。クジラが見られたようで私どもも大変嬉しく思います。
またのご乗船お待ちしております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Hiroe
On February 5th, I went whale watching for the first time and was able to see a pod of five whales and one whale twice!
I was worried about getting seasick, but once I spotted the whales, I was so excited that I completely forgot about it and had a blast! The pod of five whales swam slowly alongside the boat just ten minutes after we set sail, off the coast of Aloha Tower. According to the naturalist's explanation, it's rare to see five whales together like that?!
After observing the pod for about 30 minutes, we moved to another location to search for the next whale, which was time for a lunch buffet. I filled up on everything from salad to chicken, roast beef, fruit, and dessert! After lunch, I had the experience of making a lei with plumeria flowers.
Since I was full and had enjoyed a cultural experience, I thought I’d take a moment to enjoy the view outside, and suddenly, a whale jumped out of the water!!! It leaped four or five times, splashing as it performed!
I was moved by the whales' dynamic performance, and I had a wonderful time with the cultural experience as well. Next time, I’ll go with my family and friends!
2月5日に初めてホエールウォッチングに、5頭のクジラの群れと1頭のクジラ、2回見ることができました!
船酔いの心配もあったんだけど、クジラを見つけて大興奮していたら、そんなことすっかり忘れておおはしゃぎ☆
5頭からなるクジラの群れは、出港してから10分ととたたないうち、アロハタワーの沖合いで船の横をゆ~っくりと泳いでいました。ナチュラリストさんの説明によると5頭一緒に見かけるのは珍しいのだとか?!
30分くらいクジラの群れを観察してから、次のクジラを探しに場所を移動するとのことだったので、お昼ご飯ビュッフェに。
サラダからチキン、ローストビーフ、果物、デザートまでおなかいっぱいに!
ランチの後は、プルメリアでレイ作りを体験♪
おなかもいっぱいになったし、カルチャー体験もしたから、ちょっと外で景色でも見ようかなっと思って景色を眺めていたらクジラが大ジャンプ!!!4、5回水しぶきを上げて大ジャンプを披露してくれました!
クジラのダイナミックなパフォーマンスに感動できたし、カルチャー体験もできたし、と~っても楽しませていただきました。今度は家族や友達と一緒にいきます!
This is the Star of Honolulu.
It's clear from your message that you truly enjoyed your experience.
I will translate this into English and include it in the report for the ship's managers.
Thank you for boarding with us this time.
We look forward to your next visit.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
お客様が本当に楽しんでくださったことが、文面から伝わります。
英文に訳した上で、船のマネージャーたちへのリポートにも載せさせて頂きます。
この度はご乗船有難うございました。
またのお越しをお待ちしております。
予約課
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I'm sure it could have been a fun experience, but I only saw part of a whale and you could barely see it. The crew was very nice and made the ride enjoyable but I didn't really see any whales.
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/06 |
Reviewed by: MINO
I just returned from the Big Island of Hawaii.
This time of year coincides with the arrival of humpback whales, so whether you join other ocean tours or a circumnavigation of the island, you can see the whales jumping.
However, this cruise features the whales, allowing you to see them jumping up close and watch several of them playing!
I found myself so captivated by the whales that I could only take distant photos, but my friend who was with me captured some great videos!
Since everyone on the cruise shares the goal of seeing the whales, conversations flow freely regardless of nationality.
As with any tour, I always believe that not being afraid to make mistakes and approaching others with a smile is the key to enjoying your travels.
Water, juice, snacks, and fruit are complimentary. Cocktails and alcoholic drinks can be enjoyed at the onboard bar.
ハワイ島から帰国したばかりです。
この時期はザトウクジラが来る時期にちょうどあたっていた
ということで、他の海のツアーに参加しても
島一周に参加してもクジラのジャンプは観る事ができます。
でも、このクルーズはクジラにフィーチャーしていくので
間近でクジラのジャンプ、数頭が遊んでいるところを
みることができますよ!
私はついクジラに見とれていて、写真は遠くに
ちょっと写っているようなものしかとれませんでしたが
一緒にいた友人は、ムービーでしっかりとってました!
参加者の目的はクジラをみることで一緒なので
クルーズ中は国籍関係なく話が盛り上がります。
どんなツアーでもそうですが、間違える事をおそれないで
自分から話しかけたり、笑顔でいることが
旅行を楽しくする秘訣だといつも思います。
水とジュース、おつまみやフルーツはフリー。
カクテルやアルコールドリンクは船内のバーで
楽しむことができます。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on January 22. I thought it might be too early to see much, so I expected to only catch a glimpse from a distance, but I was thrilled to see it up close multiple times! Various groups appeared all around, and the staff mentioned that it was rare to see so many up close, so I felt very lucky. My daughter seemed to enjoy searching for whales too, and she was excited when she spotted one over there! On the way back, my husband took a ukulele lesson while my daughter and I had fun making leis. My husband had learned a bit of ukulele before, so he was happy to have a mini concert with the teacher at the end. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the ocean was amazing, and we created many wonderful memories. I'm glad we participated.
1月22日に参加しました。
少し時期が早いので遠くで見れる程度かなぁと思っていたけど、すぐ近くで何度も見れて大興奮でした!
色んな集団があちこちに出現し、スタッフの方が「こんなに沢山近くで見れるのは珍しい」と言っていたけど、大変ラッキーでした。
娘はクジラを探すのも楽しかったみたいで、あっちにいたぁ!と見つけたときは嬉しかったみたいです。
帰りには、主人はウクレレのレッスン、私と娘はレイを作って楽しかったです。
主人は少しだけウクレレを習ったことがあるので、最後にウクレレの先生と一緒に発表会ができ、嬉しかったようです。
海から見るダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキの景色もサイコーでしたし、いい思い出が沢山でき、参加して良かったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only whale watching but other activities as well. All of our staff look forward to welcoming you again.
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨の観測だけでなく、他のアクティビティーもお楽しみ頂けたようで私共も嬉しく思います。皆様のまたのお越しを、スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/27 |
Reviewed by: ake
Actually, it's called a briefing, but in the beginning, there were cheers just from seeing a part of the whale. When a jump happened, there was an overwhelming cheer and excitement. While waiting for the next jump, people nearby were getting excited together, creating a strange sense of solidarity during the pleasant cruising experience. Luckily, I was able to see about eight jumps. On the way back from whale watching, there were activities like making flower arrangements and hula lessons, making it a very enjoyable cruise.
本当は ブリーフィングとか言うらしいのですが 最初のころは クジラの一部が見えただけで歓声が上がっていましたが ジャンプが出た時の大歓声と大興奮 次のジャンプを 今か今かと待つ間にも 近くの人同士でも 盛り上がり 不思議な連帯感のような 和やかなクルージングの中 ラッキーにも8回ぐらい 見ることが出来ました。ホエールウオッチングの帰りの船中では 生花でのレイ作りやフラのレッスンとかが有り とても楽しいクルージングです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Unfortunately, the sea was rough on the day I participated, and I couldn't see any dolphins or whales, which lowered my overall rating a bit.
However, the staff were friendly, and although I didn't get to meet any dolphins, I enjoyed the other activities.
I hope to participate again someday and swim with the dolphins next time.
There was an option to purchase photo data taken by the staff, and I signed up for it, but after returning home, I thought it might have been better to just stick with the photos we took ourselves. The slideshow included photos from other participants for $75, so... (In the end, I found that creating my own slideshow with just our photos turned out better.)
私が参加した日は残念ながら海が荒れていて、
イルカもクジラも全く見れなかったので
ちょっと評価が低くなってしまいました。
スタッフの方たちのフレンドリーなところや、
イルカに会えなかったのですが、
他のアクティビティには楽しませてもらいました。
またいつか参加して、今度こそイルカと泳ぎたいです。
スタッフが撮った写真データの販売があって、
申し込みましたが、
自分たちで撮った写真だけで良かったかなぁと
帰国してから思いました。
他の参加者たちの写真も入ったスライドショーで
75ドルなので。。。
(結局自分たちだけのスライドショーを
後で自分で作った方が良い出来でした)
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/22 |
Reviewed by: black-jack
Participating in this program has truly created wonderful memories for us. My partner and I took part, and we got to touch dolphins, swim while holding onto their dorsal fins, and even had two dolphins push us with their flippers like Superman...
If you go to Hawaii, this is definitely a must-do!
However, aside from the Dolphin Royal Swim, it might be more suitable for kids...? If you're with adults, I recommend the Royal Swim. We rented a car and drove to Sea Life Park, and the route is easy, with stunning scenery along the way. If you have time on the way back, you can stop by a beach near Sea Life Park, which is fantastic!
今回このプログラムに参加して本当に良い思いでになりました。彼女とふたりで参加させて頂いたのですがイルかにさわったり、イルカの背びれに捕まって泳いだり、二頭のイルかに足の裏を押されてスーパーマンのように・・・。
ハワイに行ったら絶対行くべきですね!
ただドルフィンロイヤルスイム以外はお子さん向けかも・・・?大人同士ならロイヤルスイムがお勧めです。私たちはレンタカーを借りてシーライフパークまで行きましたが、道も簡単ですので途中の景色も素晴らしいですし、帰りも時間がゆるせば、シーライフパーク近くのビーチに寄ったりでき最高ですよ。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/21 |
Reviewed by: のんのん
I participated in the Christmas season last month. Since it was winter, the sea was a bit rough, but it was such an amazing tour that I didn't mind at all. We saw a lot of dolphins, and they were really close! I was also surprised to see a whale for the first time! The staff were incredibly kind, which warmed my heart. The taro burger for lunch was delicious—I want to eat it again! The hula instructor was also very entertaining, making it a tour that any Hawaii lover would enjoy, allowing you to truly experience Hawaii. I've participated in other dolphin tours, but I think Dolphin and You is by far the best. Honestly, the quality of the staff and the content is unmatched compared to other dolphin tours. If you're looking for a satisfying tour, I absolutely recommend it!!!
先月クリスマスシーズンに参加しました。
冬ということで海はちょっと荒れ気味?だったけど、そんなこと気にならないくらい、超最高のツアーでした。イルカもたくさん見れたし、本当近かったです。クジラも初めて見てビックリしました!スタッフの皆さんもすごく親切で、心があったかくなりました♪ランチのタロイモのハンバーガー美味しかった~!また食べたいです。フラの先生もとっても面白くてハワイ好きにはたまらない、ハワイをしっかり体感できるツアーです。
他のイルカツアーも参加したことあるけど、やっぱりドルフィンアンドユーがダントツ一番と思います。正直、他のイルカのツアーと比べ物にならないくらい、スタッフも内容も質が高いです。
満足いくツアーを求めるなら絶対お勧めです!!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The Body Glove boat is a very nice vessel, and I felt really excited the moment I saw it at the Kailua Pier. Once on board, we set off right away. The boat had a buffet with cupcakes, croissants, fruits, and soft drinks. The first floor had sofa seating, while the second floor was a deck, and we chose to sit on the first floor.
About five minutes after departure, the boat stopped. An announcement was made that we would be searching for whales. After about 20 minutes of anchoring, we spotted a whale spouting in the distance, and the boat hurried towards it. However, because the boat was large, we couldn't get too close, and by the time we arrived, the whale had already submerged.
It was a bit frustrating. Once a whale surfaces, it reportedly reappears after about 20 minutes, so we kept waiting, chasing, waiting again, and chasing again. While this might be good for families or beginners, we (in our 20s) found it to be a bit lacking in excitement.
ボディグローブ号はとても素敵な船で、カイルア桟橋で船を見た瞬間はとてもワクワクしました。
乗船すると、すぐに出発。船にはカップケーキやクロワッサン、フルーツやソフトドリンクなどがバイキング形式で置いてありました。1階はソファー席、2階はデッキになっており、私達は1階に座りました。
出発して5分ほどたつとすぐに船がストップ。ここで、鯨を探します。とのアナウンスが入りました。20分ほど停泊すると遠くで鯨の潮吹きする姿を発見、急いでそちらへと船が進みます。
ですが、船が大きいため近くまでは寄れず、向かっている途中に鯨は潜ってしまい近づいた頃には見られませんでした。
少しもどかしい感じでした。鯨は1度海上に姿を現すと次は20分後とのことで、20分ほど待って、追いかける、また待って、追いかける。その繰り返しでした。
ファミリーや初心者の方には良いのかもしれませんが、私達(20代)には物足りないと感じるアクティビティでした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family. The Body Glove boat was very clean, and the seats were spacious, which was great. We departed from Kailua Pier and after about 10 minutes, we stopped to look for whales. When we spotted a spout, we moved closer. This repeated for about two hours. It was nice to enjoy at a leisurely pace since we had children with us.
On the boat, there was an all-you-can-eat selection of pastries, cupcakes, and fruits, along with various drinks (soft drinks only). Alcoholic beverages started at $4. While searching for whales, we enjoyed eating and drinking on the sofa, and when a whale was spotted, there would be an announcement to go see it.
However, because the boat was large, even when we found a whale, we couldn't get too close, which was a bit disappointing. Along the way, we also encountered a pod of dolphins. The dolphins were friendly and came close, which was moving. I think it's a great experience for families with small children or older adults.
ファミリーで参加しました。
ボディグローブ号はとても綺麗で、座席もゆったりとしていて非常に良かったです。
カイルア桟橋を出発し、10分くらいしたところで停泊し、クジラを探します。潮吹きしている場所を発見すると、そこへ移動。
2時間程度その繰り返しでした。子供がいたので、ゆったりと楽しめて良かったです。
船の中では、ペストリーやカップケーキ、フルーツが食べ放題で、飲み物も色々ありました。(ソフトドリンクのみ)アルコール類は$4からでした。クジラを探している間は、ソファーでそれらを飲み食いして楽しみ、クジラが発見されたら館内放送が入るので、見に行く。といった感じです。
ただ、船が大きいためクジラを発見しても、あまり近くまでは寄れず、少し遠目で見る感じで残念でした。
途中イルカの群れにも会いました。イルカは人なつっこく、近くまで寄ってきてくれて、感動しました。
小さいお子さんのいるファミリーもしくは、年配の方には良いと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I really wanted to swim with dolphins, so I considered various options, including theme parks, but I chose this one because it had so much to offer.
On the day of the tour, the sea was quite rough, and many people got seasick. I felt scared at first, but the photographer, Shera, smiled and said, "The captain is a veteran, so there's nothing to worry about!" This eased my tension, and I ended up having fun with the other participants. Thankfully, I was able to meet the dolphins without feeling seasick. They performed front flips and spin jumps right in front of me, and I was so impressed!!!
It seems that this was the only tour where I could swim with dolphins that day. This was all thanks to the veteran Captain Papa and the other staff who patiently searched for them. By the way, we also got to see a whale's tail and a jump.
I hope the sea is a bit calmer next time...
For those participating, I recommend preparing for seasickness and the cold. I think the best way to combat seasickness is to chat and have fun with the people around you!
とにかくイルカと泳ぎたくて、テーマパークも含めいろいろ検討しましたが、内容が盛りだくさんだったので、こちらを選びました。
当日は、結構海が荒れていて、船酔いする人も続出。
私も最初は怖さを感じていたのですが、カメラマンのSheraさんが「キャプテンはベテランだから怖がらなくて全然大丈夫!」と笑顔で言ってくれたことで緊張が解け、その後は他の参加者とはしゃいでいました。
そして、船酔いと無縁のまま、イルカに出会うことができました。
目の前でフロントフリップやスピンジャンプを見せてくれて、大感激!!!
この日海に入り、イルカと泳げたのはここのツアーだけだったようです。
これもベテランのキャプテンパパさんや他のスタッフのおかげです!本当に根気強く探してくれました。
ちなみに、クジラのおしりとジャンプも見られました。
次回はもうちょい海が穏やかだったらいいなぁ。。。
参加する方には、船酔い対策と寒さ対策をしておくことをお勧めします。一番の船酔い対策は、周りの人とたくさんおしゃべりをして、はしゃいじゃうことだと思います!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/18 |
Reviewed by: kentarou
On the Body Glove, for a while after departure, we watched people having breakfast with soft drinks and light snacks while we were already full and just had some water... When the engine stopped, we focused our eyes and there they were! We were able to see spouts and breaching clearly. We moved several times and were able to see them one after another; it really felt like there were so many whales coming to Hawaii. We had a wonderful half-day.
ボディーグローブ号、出港からしばらくはソフトドリンクと軽食で朝食をとる人たちを横目に満腹の我々はお水をいたただいてしばし・・・。エンジンがとまったので目をこらしていると、出てきました!潮吹き、ブリーチング、しっかり見ることが出来ました。何度も移動しながら次々と見られ、本当にたくさんの鯨がハワイにきているのが実感出来ました。
楽しい半日を過ごしました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/18 |
Reviewed by: HACO
I walked excitedly to the Kailua Pier. I was really worried about whether we would see whales after boarding, but they appeared one after another, and I was thrilled. I was also able to see a mother and baby whale, and it was especially cute when the baby whale flicked its tail a couple of times while diving. It was a great experience. Thank you very much.
カイルア桟橋までわくわく歩きました。
乗船してからも本当に鯨が見えるのか心配でしたが、次々に現れ感激しました。
親子鯨も見ることが出来、特に赤ちゃん鯨が潜るときに尾を2,3回振るところがかわいかったです。
良い体験ができました。有り難うございました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/18 |
Reviewed by: km_bali
Wild Dolphin and Sea Turtle Snorkeling - Luxurious! Prestigious Dolphin University! (Oahu)
I participated on New Year's Eve this time, but the sea was rough... the boat was swaying... both my partner and I ended up feeling unwell (many others were also feeling sick).
However! Even in rough seas, there were good things, like the humpback whales performing spectacular high jumps!!! They jumped quite close to us, which was very exciting!
Unfortunately, there was no duet swim with dolphins as originally intended, as mentioned on the website and in the information; we only saw the pilot whales swimming from the boat.
At the end, we returned to the cove to play a bit, and the cheeseburgers that came out during that time might have been the best part... (I did jump into the rough sea once, but I didn't encounter any dolphins and felt like a passenger escaping from a sinking ship...)
The captain and the staff were very fun and nice people, so I didn't have any unpleasant experiences, and it was enjoyable. However, since we couldn't achieve the original goal, I give it three stars.
野生のイルカとウミガメシュノーケル 豪華!名門イルカ大学!(オアフ島)
今回は大晦日に参加しましたが、海があれてあれて・・・船がゆれてゆれて・・・私も彼女もダウンしてしましました
(他にもけっこうダウンされてました)
しかーし!荒れた海でもいいことはあるもので、ザトウクジラがハイジャンプの嵐!!!かなり近寄っても跳んでくれたので、とても興奮しました!
ただ残念ながら、本来の目的であったHPや案内にあるようなイルカとのデュエットスイムはまったく無し、ゴンドウイルカの泳ぎを船の上から見るだけでした。
最後に入り江に戻って軽く遊ぶのですが、その時に出てくるチーズバーガー始め、その時間がいちばん良かったかも・・・(一回は荒れた海に飛び込んだのですが、イルカとも遭遇せず、且つ沈没する船から逃げた乗客のようでした・・)
船長はじめ、スタッフはとても楽しくいい人たちなので嫌な思いは一切しませんし、楽しかったです。ただ本来の目的が達成できず、ということで星三つです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The whale watching season has just begun, and I was worried about whether I would be able to see any whales, but I was able to see about three spouting and their tails perfectly.
Along the way, a pod of dolphins passed by, and dolphins welcomed us at the port, which was also adorable.
The captain and the staff provided a lot of explanations, but since my English skills are lacking, I couldn't catch everything. If there are more people, it seems that a Japanese guide will accompany us, but with fewer people, we can freely use the deck of the boat, which is also appealing.
The view of the town of Kona, the airport, and the mountains from the sea was beautiful. If it's high season, I wonder if I could see more whales up close. Next time, I want to improve my English skills and participate again.
ホエールウォッチングシーズンが始まったばかりで鯨を見ることが出来るか不安でしたが、ばっちり三頭ほど潮吹きや尻尾を見ることが出来ました。
途中、イルカの群れが近くを通過、港でもイルカがお出迎え、これも可愛かったです。
船長以下、スタッフの方がたくさん解説してくれていたのですが、英語力の無い私では全部は聞き取れませんでした。人数が多ければ日本語ガイドの方が付いてくれるようですが、少なければ少ないなりに船のデッキを自由に使えるので、これも捨てがたい。
海から見えるコナの町、空港、山もきれいでした。
ハイシーズンならもっとたくさん、そして近くで鯨を見ることが出来るかな。次回は英語力を高めてまた参加してみたいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/13 |
Reviewed by: むつ
It was an experience that can't be seen in Japan.
I think people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, can enjoy it.
日本では見られない体験でした。
小さい子からお年寄りまで十分楽しめると思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/07 |
Reviewed by: MAO PAPA
This time, I participated with my daughter. My wife passed this time because she gets seasick. We were handed a video camera and set sail.
As soon as we left the dock, we were welcomed by dolphins. My daughter was completely captivated. I felt the pressure to capture the moment on video, and I struggled greatly.
After a while, there was an announcement in English about spotting a spout (probably). No matter how hard I looked, I couldn't see it. My daughter seemed to find it and was overjoyed. Finally, I spotted it too, but as for the video and camera...
After that, we were able to see several spouts and even some jumps.
Upon returning to the port, I reported to my wife that we saw whales. As for the quality of the video and camera...
今回娘と二人で参加。
妻は、船酔いがするので今回はパス。
ビデオとカメラを渡され出港。
桟橋を外れすぐにいるかのお出迎え。
娘は、首ったけ。
ビデオをとらなくては、プレッシャーに弱いPAPA大苦戦。
しばらくして潮吹を発見したとの英語のアナウンス(多分)。
目を皿にしても見えない。
娘は見つけたようで大喜び。
ようやくPAPAも発見するもビデオ・カメラは、、、。
その後数回にわたり潮吹きそしてジャンプも見られました。
帰港して妻に鯨見れたとの報告。
ビデオ・カメラの出来は、、、。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/07 |
Reviewed by: ゆーみん
I love dolphins and even as an adult, I want to see dolphin shows at aquariums many times (laughs).
This time, I traveled to Hawaii with my mother, and since I was in charge of planning the entire trip, I chose the "Royal Swim," which is one of the reasons for going to Hawaii: swimming with dolphins♪
It seems that in Japan, you can interact with dolphins in places like Ogasawara and Hakkeijima, but I don't think you can swim with them holding onto their dorsal fins or have them push you with their bodies. (I apologize if there are places where you can do that...)
The price is indeed on the higher side, and some may hesitate, but I believe you won't regret participating here.
The experience of just playing with dolphins at Hakkeijima is about 8,000 yen for 30 minutes. (By the way, I think payment is by credit card and requires advance reservation. It seems you can participate in programs at Sea Life Park on the same day if there are openings!!)
My mother seemed surprised that we could do such things with dolphins and was excited like a child (laughs).
I was able to touch the dolphins a lot, and I learned that they have belly buttons (laughs). In my session, there were only three participants, including myself, so we might have had more time to interact.
They sell the program content on DVD and photos, and I bought the DVD because I wanted to watch it many times (laughs). I think it was a good decision to purchase it.
At first, I wasn't particularly planning to shop, so I didn't bring the discount coupons from the free papers available in downtown Hawaii, but if you participate as a group, I think you can save money by purchasing DVDs and souvenirs together.
Also, there aren't many attractions in the park, so I spent quite a bit of time waiting after seeing a little before and after the program until the shuttle time (cry). Adults can finish seeing the park in a short time.
As mentioned in other people's experiences, if you want to make effective use of your time, you can either take the bus back or, if you're returning by shuttle, play in the sea in front of Sea Life Park.
I went down to the beach to check out the sea, and after leaving Sea Life Park, I headed straight to the sea, crossed the road, and went down to the beach on the right side, where there was a free shower. The local surfers all used this to rinse off the sand. There was a stone building, but I think it was probably a restroom.
I’ve written a lot, but I hope others participate and enjoy it too!! I think the price is...
私はイルカ大好きで、大人になっても水族館のイルカショーを何回も見に行きたい位です(笑)
今回ハワイは母との旅行で、旅行内容は全て私が決めてよかった為、ハワイに行く目的の1つであるイルカと一緒に泳ぐ『ロイヤルスイム』を選択しました♪
日本でも小笠原や八景島でイルカと触れ合う事は出来るみたいですが、背びれを持って泳いだり、両足をイルカに押してもらったり等は出来ないと思います。(もし出来る場所があったらすみません…)
お値段は確かにお高めで躊躇する方もいるかとは思いますが、こちらは参加して後悔しないと思います。
八景島のイルカと戯れるだけのやつは30分で8千円位です。(ちなみにクレジット決済、事前予約だったと思います。シーライフパークは当日空きがあればプログラムに参加できるみたいです!!)
母もイルカとこんな事が出来るとは思っていなかったみたいで、子供みたくはしゃいでました(笑)
イルカにも沢山触れる事が出来て、おへそがある事も知りました(笑)
私の回は、私も含め参加者が3人だったので触れ合う時間も多かったかもしれません。
プログラムの内容をDVDと写真にして販売しているので、私は何度も見たくて(笑)DVDを購入しました。
購入して正解だったと思います。
初め特に買い物をする気でなかったので、ハワイの街中にあるフリーペーパーの割引クーポンを持ってこなかったのですが、数人で参加する場合はDVDやお土産を皆でまとめて購入すればお安くなると思います。
また、園内はさほど見所がある訳ではないのでプログラムが始まる前と終わって少し見て、送迎の時間まで時間をかなり持て余しました(泣)大人には園内は短時間で見終わってしまいます。
他の方の体験談にもある様に、時間を有効活用するならBUSで帰るか、送迎で帰るならばシーライフパーク正面の海で遊ぶかになると思います。
私は、海をどんなか覗きに浜辺まで降りたのですが、シーライフパークを出てそのまま海に向かい、道路を横断して右手方向の浜辺へ降りて向かう所に、無料のシャワーがありました。現地のサーファー達は皆ここで砂を落としてました。
石の建物がありましたが、たぶんおトイレだと思います。
長々書いてしまいましたが、他の方も参加して楽しんで下さい!! 私はお値段
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I boarded the ship on the morning of New Year's Day in 2010. I tried not to get my hopes up too much, knowing that it wasn't guaranteed to see them, so I was really happy when I did. We moved the ship to several spots, turned off the engine, and waited for the whales to appear, and I was able to see them multiple times. The tense, expectant atmosphere while waiting for the whales, the surprise and excitement when they finally appeared—it was thrilling. It seems that this year, the whales showed up earlier than usual, so I was very lucky.
2010年の元日の午前中に乗船しました。必ず見ることができるわけではない、と期待しすぎないようにしていたので、見ることができてすごくうれしかったです。何箇所か船を移動してはエンジンを切ってクジラが現れるのを待ち、何度も見ることができました。クジラを待つ間のしんとした期待のこもった空気、現れたときの驚き、感激。興奮しますよ。今年はクジラが現れのが早かったらしく、とてもラッキーだったそうです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
As soon as we set sail, we spotted a whale, and the cruise began with us following it. It seems that we are not allowed to follow the same whale for a long time, so after about 30 to 40 minutes, we moved away from that whale to search for another one. However, we couldn't find any more after that, but since the cruise was along Waikiki, the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki were very beautiful.
出港するとすぐにクジラを発見し、それを追う形でクルーズが始まりました。長い時間同じクジラを追うことは禁止されているそうで、30~40分後、そのクジラを離れて別のクジラを探すことに。 ただ、その後は見つけることができませんでしたが、ワイキキに沿ってクルーズだったので、ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの眺めがとても綺麗でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
皆様のまたのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My first experience in the night sea was, as everyone has mentioned, mainly concerned with the cold. I prepared a rash guard and entered the water. At first, I only saw manta rays passing by two or three times, but in the end, a manta ray flipped in front of me multiple times, which was very satisfying. However, the cold can be quite challenging, so be prepared!
夜の海は初体験で、皆さんが書き込んでいる通り寒さだけが気がかりでした。ラッシュガードを用意して海に入りました。最初は2~3回マンタが通り過ぎるだけでしたが、最後には目の前をマンタが何回も宙返りをしてとても満足です。ただ、寒さは結構応えますので覚悟の上で!
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was honestly worried about whether I would be able to see them in the wild, but I was able to see them up close, even more than I imagined, and it was incredibly moving.
I don't think I could ever see wild whales that close in my everyday life.
It was a very precious experience.
Although we were supposed to see whales, I was lucky to also spot dolphins.
The food on the boat was only mentioned as snacks and drinks in advance, but there were quite stylish light meals and drinks, and I was satisfied with the service.
It might be a good idea to check the meeting point and hotel location in advance. Depending on the situation, a shuttle service might be cheaper. We were far from the hotel and took a taxi, which ended up costing quite a bit...
That's the only regret I have.
However, I think the experience was so amazing that it overshadowed that, so I have no regrets.
I would definitely like to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
野生なので見れるかどうか、正直不安でしたが、想像以上に間近で見ることが出来て、凄く感動しました。
普段、見ることは全くない、野生のクジラをあんな間近で
見ることは出来ないと思います。
非常に貴重な体験でした。
クジラと言いつつ、ちゃっかり、イルカも見れてラッキーでした。
船内の食事も、スナックとドリンクとしか事前に書いて無かったのですが、結構お洒落な感じの軽食とドリンクがあって
サービス面でも満足しました。
集合場所とホテルの場所は事前にチェックしておいた方が良いかもです。場合によっては、送迎ありのほうが安くなる場合もあります。
自分らは、ホテルから遠く、タクシーで行ったのですが、相当な料金が掛かってしまいました。。。
それだけが悔やまれます。
が、そんな事も吹き飛ぶくらいの体験が出来たと思いますので後悔はないです。
また、ハワイに行った時には、ぜひ参加したいですね。
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/28 |
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This is the Star of Honolulu.
One of the strengths of the "Premier Whale Watch Cruise" is that it offers enjoyment beyond just whale watching. It might be especially good for customers with children.
Thank you for your comment.
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クジラウォッチング以外でも楽しめるのが「プレミアホェールウォッチクルーズ」の
強みです。お子様がいらっしゃるお客様には特にいいかもしれませんね。
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