Reviewed by: numnum
I went to Hawaii for my wedding and attended with both families. It was my first time in Hawaii, and just seeing it from the ocean was quite something. The sea is beautiful too! However, it was disappointing that I didn't see any whales at all... They had various events on the boat, like ukulele lessons, hula dancing, and lei-making classes, so it kept us entertained even if we couldn't see the whales! The food was also pretty good.
But personally, I struggled with seasickness... (laughs) I didn't realize I was so weak on boats...
自分の結婚式でハワイに行き、両家親族で参加しました。ハワイは初めてでしたので
海から見るハワイ、というだけでもなかなかのもでした。
海もキレイですしねー
ただ本命の?鯨がまったく見えなかったのは残念。。。
ちゃんと見えなくてもいいように船内にはウクレレやフラダンス、レイ教室など
様々なイベントが仕込んでいて飽きさせないようになっています!
ご飯もそこそこ美味しかったです。
ただ個人的には船酔いが・・・(笑
こんなに自分が船に弱いとは知りませんでした。。。
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| Posted on: | 2007/02/15 |
Reviewed by: わこ
I participated with my 3-year-old child on February 10th. As expected, I got seasick on the boat to the submarine, which was quite tough. The travel time was about 10 minutes, but including the transfer time for other groups, we had about 15 to 20 minutes of docking time near the submarine, and I felt nauseous during that time as well. There are only two toilets on that boat, so I recommend using the restroom at the hotel before boarding. (Also, entering that toilet made me feel even more nauseous due to the cramped, sealed space.)
I was expecting to see colorful corals and fish inside the submarine, but perhaps because it was deep underwater or due to the lack of light, everything appeared to be a bluish color. This was unexpected and quite disappointing. At the five points we visited, there were many fish at the last point, but the others were rather lackluster. It was different from what I had imagined, and I felt sad and got more seasick than I expected, making it a tough tour. However, I think riding the submarine was a good experience, but once is enough.
2/10に3歳の子供と参加しました。
やはり、潜水艦までの船で酔ってしまい、かなりツラかったです。
移動時間は10分位ですが、他のグループの乗り換え時間などを含めると、潜水艦の近くでの停泊時間が15分~20分近くあり、その間も気持ち悪くなってしまいました。
トイレがその船に2個しかないので、ホテルで済ませるのをお勧めします。
(また、そのトイレに入ると、密閉された狭い空間の為、さらに酔ってしまいました。)
潜水艦の中は、色とりどりのサンゴや、魚を期待したのですが、深く潜ってる為?光が届かないせいか?魚もサンゴもすべて、青っぽい色にしか見えませんでした。
コレが予想外で、かなり悲しかったです。
魚も5つのポイントでは、最後のポイントはたくさん魚がいましたが、他はいまいちな感じでした。
ちょっと、思っていたものとは違い、悲しかったし、予想以上に酔ってしまい、ツライツアーでした。
でも、潜水艦に乗れたのは、良い経験だったと思いますが、1回乗れば十分。という感じでした。
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| Posted on: | 2007/02/15 |
Reviewed by: KZ
I can't believe we could get so close to the dolphins and even touch them! My 5-year-old daughter was so excited.
イルカとあんなに接近できて触れることもできるなんて!
5歳の娘がおおはしゃぎでした。
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| Posted on: | 2007/02/15 |
Reviewed by: だんご
I thought I would be able to enjoy whale watching elegantly on a luxury cruise, but I found it to be not particularly luxurious. The food was something that would suit Japanese tastes, but it was just "ordinary." As for the main attraction, the whales, I could only see a little bit of their backs far away, and I didn't get to see them splashing their tails like in the pictures. There were onboard activities like lei-making, hula classes, and ukulele classes, but since they all happened at the same time, I could only participate in one. Overall, it was disappointing. (I may have had overly high expectations...)
豪華客船で優雅にホエールウォッチングができると思い、申し込んだところ、特に豪華ではなかったかなぁと思います。食事は、日本人の口に合うものの、「普通」でした。メインのくじらは、背中が遠くの方でちょこっと見えたりするだけで、写真のように、尾ひれがザパーンとしているものは見えません。船内アクティビティは、レイ作り、フラ教室、ウクレレ教室とあるものの、3つ同時で行われるため、1つしかできません。総合的に、期待はずれでした。(期待しすぎた部分もありましたが・・・)
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/23 |
Reviewed by: なみさん
I went on January 13th. On the day I arrived in Hawaii, I signed up for this activity as a way to combat jet lag. I ended up rushing from the bus stop and arrived just in time!
Once on board, I was shown to my seat, and as I settled in, we set sail. The explanations were provided in both English and Japanese, which made it easy to understand. Even if I felt a bit tired and dazed sitting in my seat, they announced when whales were spotted, so I was able to see them. At first, they were quite far away, and we only saw spouts, which made me think it would be disappointing. However, the second sighting was a mother and calf, and we even got to see their tails. When you see that, you really feel like you've seen whales!
The meal was buffet style, but it seems you need to get your food at the beginning, as there are no additional servings later. The taste was okay, but I was able to enjoy some Hawaiian dishes as well.
On the way back, there were activities like lei making, hula, and ukulele lessons. I participated in hula and lei making, and I was surprised by how few participants there were.
There are various companies offering this plan, and I was initially concerned that this ALAN company, being cheaper, might have some drawbacks. However, that was not the case at all, which made me feel like I got a great deal!
1月13日に行ってきました。
ハワイ到着日に、時差ぼけ対策も兼ねたアクティビティーをと、こちらを申し込みました。集合時間ぎりぎりになってしまい、バス停から走りました!!
というのはさておき、乗船すると、席を案内され、そこを拠点に、船内観覧をしているうちに、出航。きちんと英語と日本語で説明してくれるので、よく分かりますし、ちょっと疲れてボーっとイスに座っていても、鯨が見えると、放送で教えてくれるので、見ることができます。始めはかなり遠くて、しかも潮吹きのみだったので、これでおしまいだと寂しいなぁと思っていたら、2頭目は親子で、しかも、テールも見れました。これが見れると鯨見た!って感じしますね。
食事は、バイキングスタイルですが、始めにとっておかないと、あとでの追加はないようです。まぁまぁなお味ですが、ハワイ料理もとれました。
帰路は、レイ作り、フラ、ウクレレレッスンのアクティビティーがあり、私は、フラとレイに参加しましたが、意外と参加者が少ないので驚きました。
様々な会社でこのプランありますし、その中で、このALANさんは格安だから、なにか差があったら??と思っていましたが、まったくそんなことなく、ということは、とってもお得な気分に浸れました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It seems that many people get seasick on the boat to the submarine. I had taken motion sickness medication in advance, so I had a great time, but many others looked pale and unwell. I had thought there would be lots of fish in the sea, but there were only many around the old shipwreck reef. I was really glad to see various fish and turtles!
潜水艦に行くまでの船で、船酔いされる方が多いようです。
私は、事前に酔い止めを服用していたのですごくたのしかったですが、
船酔いされてる方が多く、みんな真っ青な顔をしてました(^_^;)
海の中はお魚がいーっぱいいるのだと思っていたら
古い船を沈めた漁礁にしかたくさんは居ませんでした。
いろいろな魚やカメが見れて本当によかったです(*^_^*)
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was really looking forward to the experience of swimming with dolphins, as it's not something you get to do often. After all, we came all the way from Hokkaido... January in Hawaii was colder than I had imagined, but the dolphins were so cute, and I was truly moved by how many interactions we had with them. This really felt like a quintessential Hawaiian activity, and my whole family was impressed. Even after returning home, the most exciting memories are of kissing the dolphins and swimming with them. I definitely want to go again. It became a wonderful memory.
なかなかイルカと泳ぐ経験なんてできないので、とにかく楽しみにしていました。なにしろ、わがやは北海道からの参加なもので・・・イメージしていたより、1月のハワイは寒かったけど、イルカちゃんたち本当にかわいくて、こんなに沢山ふれあえて、もう感動です。これぞ!ハワイのアクティビティーって感じで、家族一同感動でした。家に帰ってきてからも、やっぱり盛り上がるのは、イルカにKissしたり、一緒に泳いだりするシーン。ぜひまた行きたいものです。とっても、いい思い出になりました
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since we were with children, we had a very rare experience, and the kids were thrilled. However, the access to the submarine was via a small boat, and I ended up getting seasick during that time. I think it would have been kind to have some explanation about that. We were also very excited to see the sea turtles and dolphins. Thank you very much.
子供連れだったので、とても珍しい体験ができて子供も大喜びでした。ただ、潜水艦までのアクセスが小型船だったので、そこまでの間に船酔いをしてしまいました。
そのあたりも、説明にあれば親切だったように思います。
ウミガメやイルカにもあえて大興奮でした。ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was moved by the sight of the boat racing through the sea breeze, filled with anticipation, but unfortunately, we were unable to see any whales. Shortly after setting sail, we were fortunate enough to encounter a pod of dolphins. We received a re-boarding ticket, but our schedule was full, so we couldn't go again. It might have been a bit too early for this time of year. By now, it should definitely be possible to see whales. In our case, it was mid-December. The photo of the dolphins became our only memento.
海風を受けて走るさまに感動しながら期待に胸を弾ませて居りましたが残念ながら鯨に逢う事が出来ませんでした出航して程なく海豚の群れに出会えたのは幸いだったとおもいます。再乗船券を頂けたのですが予定が一杯でいくことが出来ませんでした。此時期まだ少し早かったのかもしれません。今頃はきっと鯨を見ることが可能でしょう。私達の場合12月中旬でした。海豚の写真が唯一の記念になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This time, we participated as a family of four. We were able to see whales, and as the tour name suggests, we got to swim with dolphins. I was impressed by the staff's service, as they even caught a sea turtle and showed it to us up close. Their effort to make sure we had a good time was evident. My son was thrilled and excited. My wife and daughter suffered from seasickness, but it seems they still enjoyed the fun atmosphere. I want to thank everyone, including the captain. When I signed up, the cost felt a bit high, but after participating, I think it was reasonable for what we experienced.
今回は家族4人で参加しました。鯨も見れたし、ツァー名どおりイルカと泳ぐことができました。また、ウミガメを捕まえてすぐそばで見せてくれたりと、スタッフのサービスに感激しました。楽しんでもらおうとしている気持ちが伝わってきました。息子は感激して興奮していました。妻と娘は船酔いで悲惨でしたが、それでも楽しい雰囲気は充分味わえたようです。船長さんをはじめ、皆さんにお礼を言いたいです。費用は、申し込むときは少し高額な気がしましたが、参加してみると内容的には妥当であったと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/09 |
Reviewed by: ymまま
On December 12th, I participated with my husband and two daughters, making it a group of four. I apologize for the late posting. I got a bit delayed due to the year-end hustle and bustle...
On the day, the weather was cloudy and a little chilly, but we were able to see the dolphins perfectly. Swimming with the dolphins... my 8-year-old daughter kept saying, "Wow! I'm swimming with dolphins!!" while still wearing her snorkel. The dolphins seemed to enjoy our daughter's excitement, and we got to spend a lot of time with them. It was truly a fun and healing experience. During our stay in Hawaii, my daughters kept saying, "I want to see dolphins!" every day, and even after returning to Japan, my 17-year-old daughter said, "Swimming with dolphins was the most fun!" We definitely want to participate again on our next trip to Hawaii!! My husband, who is a surfer, was left behind at Makaha...
Lastly, I want to thank Yuriko, the captain, Peachan, Kai, Jasmine, Adam, and all the staff for their great care. Thank you very much!!
12月12日、主人と2人の娘と4人で参加しました。書き込み遅くなってすみません。年末のごたごたでついつい遅くなってしまいました・・・。
当日、お天気は曇りで少し肌寒かったのですがイルカちゃんにはバッチリ会うことが出来ました。イルカと一緒に泳いで・・・8歳になる下の娘なんかはシュノーケルをくわえたまんま「スゴーイ!イルカと泳いでる~!!」の連発。イルカに夢中の我が家の娘に合せてくれたのか、イルカとの時間をたくさん取ってもらえました。本当に楽しかったし、癒される体験でした。その後のハワイ滞在中も「イルカ行きたい!」と毎日言われ、日本に帰ってからも「イルカが一番楽しかった!」と、17歳の上の娘も言っています。次回のハワイも是非参加させていただきます!!サーファーの主人はマカハに置き去りにして・・・。
最後になりましたが、ユリ子さん、キャプテン、ピーチャン、カイ、ジャスミン、アダム、スタッフの皆さん大変お世話になりました。ありがとうございました!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had always wanted to play with dolphins, so I joined this tour. Since I was there, I decided to go for a package that included various activities like playing with rays and feeding turtles and seals, which turned out to be a great choice. Even though my child was a bit scared, it seemed like they had a lot of fun, and it became a wonderful memory. In particular, the staff with the rays were very good with children; when my child didn't want to snorkel, they took care of them while I was snorkeling. However, I was surprised to see the rays come up from the surface like that. And the feeling of the rays' fins... you can't experience that anywhere else!
ずっとイルカと遊びたくて、このツアーに参加しました。せっかくだからと、エイと遊んだり、亀やあざらしに餌をあげたりといろんなアクティビティもセットにしたパッケージにして正解でした。子どもも怖がりながらも、どれもとっても楽しかったようでいい思い出になりました。特に、エイのスタッフの方がとても子ども慣れしているようで、シュノーケリングを子どもが嫌がったので、私がシュノーケリングをしている時に、子どもの面倒をみていてくれました。でも、エイがあんな水面から上がってくるには驚きでした。そして、エイのひれの感触・・・他では体験できないでしょう!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I decided to participate after seeing comments about the submarine and really wanted to experience it. I have a scuba diving license, but my wife and children can't dive, so I wanted to show them the underwater world of Hawaii.
I joined the 9 AM tour. While waiting at the meeting point near our hotel, a trolley bus with a blue ocean pattern arrived, and they provided guidance in Japanese.
We arrived at the Hilton Hotel by bus. We then went to a nearby pier and boarded the boat there. I was worried because there were comments about the boat rocking, but the sea was calm that day. However, they did explain about the motion sickness bags, so it might rock at times.
The boat was comfortable, and after about 10 minutes, we learned about the submarine. Along the way, we were able to see whales, which thrilled the kids.
Finally, we boarded the submarine. I wanted to sit at the front to see the cockpit, so I lined up. There were entrances at the front and back of the submarine, and we descended via a ladder. By chance, I was able to sit at the front.
As soon as we boarded, we saw a school of fish. The windows were large, and the seats were spacious and comfortable. As we began to dive, we saw even more types of fish, and passing through several reefs, we also spotted turtles and sharks. My wife and children were overjoyed, and I was excited watching it all.
The day before, we had visited the aquarium and snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, so we were thrilled to recognize the fish we had seen there.
I lost track of time because I was so excited, but it felt like about 50 minutes flew by.
On the way back, they dropped us off at designated places like the Ala Moana Shopping Center and our hotel.
Overall, it was an incredible experience.
潜水艦のコメントを見てぜひ乗りたいと思って参加しました。私はスキューバのライセンスを持っているのですが、妻と子供たちはもぐることができないので、ハワイの海の中を見せたいと思いました。
朝9時のツアーに参加しました。宿泊ホテル近くの集合場所で待っていると、青い海の模様をしたトロリーバスが来て日本語で案内してくれました。
バスでヒルトンホテルに到着。すぐ近くの桟橋に行き、そこで船に乗船しました。船が揺れるとのコメントがあったので心配しましたが、この日は穏やかでした。ただ、エチケット袋の説明があったので揺れることもあるのかもしれません。
船も快適で、10分程度で潜水艦についてのですが、途中、鯨も見ることができ、子供は感激していました。
いよいよ潜水艦に乗り込みましたが、前のほうに座ってコックピットも見たいと思ってならんでいました。潜水艦の前後に出入り口があり、はしごで降りていくのですが、前後に振り分けられてたまたま前のほうに座ることができました。
乗るとすぐに魚の群れが見られました。窓も大きく、席もゆったりしていて快適でした。もぐり始めるとさらに、魚の種類が増え、いくつかの漁礁を通ると、かめやさめなども見ることができました。妻と子供は大喜び。私も興奮してみていました。
前日に水族館やハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングをして、魚たちを見ていたので、この魚は水族館にいたとかハナウマ湾で見たとか大盛り上がりでした。
興奮していて時間がわかりませんが50分程度の時間があっという間でした。
帰りは、アラモアナショッピングセンターや宿泊ホテルなど指定場所まで送ってくれました。
とにかく感激でした。
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a Premier Whale Watching (Star of Honolulu) on January 2nd. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see any whales. It can't be helped; I would like to try again when I participate next time. The food was better than I expected. Even though I couldn't see any whales, it felt really nice to be looking at the vast ocean.
1月2日にプレミア・ホエール・ウォッチング(スター・オブ・ホノルル号)
に参加しました。でも、残念ながら、くじらを見ることが出来ませんでした。。
仕方ないですね。また、参加したときに見てみたいです。
料理は思ったよりおいしかったです。くじらは見られなかったけれど、
大きな海を見ていると、とても気持ち良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/04 |
Reviewed by: めるも
I've been to aquariums and dolphin shows many times, but it was my first experience touching a dolphin. I was surprised at how cute the dolphins were. I got to swim while holding onto a dolphin and had my feet pushed by one. Also, the guide who came to pick us up had such a strong character that it made me laugh a lot. I used the city bus on the way back due to the schedule of other optional tours, but when I mentioned that upon arrival, they kindly provided me with information. The restaurant inside the park was very American, and I never imagined that a chili bowl would be rice balls topped with chili beans. It was surprisingly delicious.
水族館やイルカショーは何回も見てますが、イルカそのものに触れたのははじめての体験です。イルカ可愛くってビックリしました。イルカにつかまって泳いだり、イルカに足を押してもらったり。それと迎えに来てくれたガイドさんのキャラが濃くって大笑いしました。他のオプショナルツアーとの兼ね合いで帰りは市バスを利用しましたが、その件も到着時に伝えたら丁寧に教えて頂けました。園の中のレストランはいかにもアメリカンで、チリ・ボール=おにぎりにチリ・ビーンズをかけたものだとは想像できませんでした。意外に美味しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2007/01/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The bus driver on the way there hardly spoke any Japanese. He provided a tour in English while driving, but my son (9 years old) found it completely incomprehensible and arrived feeling a bit down. However, the program content was outstanding! We participated in the Dolphin Adventure, and despite the unfortunate rain, we had a great time thanks to the dolphins and the dedicated staff. I did notice some disorganization with the staff at the reception and during the explanations. It seemed like they were panicking at the start of the on-season. Nevertheless, my son said it was the number one experience of this trip. I also had a great experience. I never knew what dolphins felt like until now, at over 40 years old... The dolphin show is also highly recommended. It really feels like America! Just remember not to forget your raincoat if you sit in the front row!
行きのバスが、ほとんど日本語の出来ないドライバーでした。英語で観光案内をしながらドライブしてくれたけど、息子(9歳)には、チンプンカンプンでやや、ヘコンだ気分で到着。しかし、プログラムの内容は、バツグン!ドルフィンアドベンチャーに参加したのですが、あいにくの雨にもかかわらず、イルカとスタッフの一生懸命に助けられ楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。ただ、受付や説明をするスタッフの段取りの悪さが気になりました。オン・シーズンの始まりでパニクッテいたみたいです。でも、息子は、今回の旅でNO.1だって言ってました。私も良い体験になりました。イルカがあんな感触なんて…、40歳を越えてはじめて知ったもんで…。イルカのショーもお勧めです。アメリカ!ってカンジ。ただ、前の席に座る時は、カッパをお忘れ無く!
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| Posted on: | 2007/01/03 |
Reviewed by: サンタ
The weather was great, and I was able to see the whales jumping properly.
The lunch was delicious as well.
You can relax on the boat, but I think it would get boring just enjoying the scenery without lunch.
You can make a lei and take it home, and the announcements in Japanese were clear, so I felt comfortable participating.
天候にも恵まれ、クジラのジャンプをちゃんと見ることができました。
ランチもおいしかったです。
船上ではゆっくりと過ごせるので、
ランチなしで景色を楽しむだけだと飽きてしまうと思います。
レイを作って持ち帰ることができるし、
日本語のアナウンスがちゃんとしていたので、
安心して参加できました。
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| Posted on: | 2006/12/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I often go to Hawaii, so I've participated in whale and dolphin cruises many times, but I had been curious about it for a while, so this time I tried a shark tour for the first time.
I definitely got seasick. Since I'm not very good on boats, I think it's better for those who are worried to bring motion sickness medication.
It seems that it's still not very popular among Japanese people, but the Americans who participated with me were incredibly excited. I wonder if they have a lot of adrenaline?
When you think of sharks, you might have a scary impression, but the sharks I saw in the North were beautiful, and I couldn't help but be captivated by their swimming.
It seems that the number of sharks you can see varies by day, but there are almost no days when you can't see any. I recommend planning a full day in the North Haleiwa area with a rental car and allocating some free time for the shark tour.
It feels a bit wasteful to go all that way just for that, but I think it's worth participating at least once.
ハワイには良く行くので、クジラやイルカのクルーズは何度も参加してますが、前から気になっていたので、今回はじめてシャークツアーに挑戦してきました。
たしかに酔いました。
もともと船に強くないので、心配な人は酔い止めの薬を持っていったほうが良いと思いました。
日本人にはまだまだ人気が弱いらしいですが、一緒に参加したアメリカ人たちのハシャギようと言ったらありません。彼らは血の気が多いのかな??
サメと言うと怖い印象がありますが、ノースの海で見たハワイのサメは美しく、泳ぐ姿はなぜか見とれてしまいました。
日によって、会えるサメの数は違うようですが、見れないという日はほとんどないみたいですね。お勧めは、レンタカーなどで終日ノース・ハレイワ方面のプランを立てて、空き時間をサメツアーにあてるという感じですかね?
それだけ行くともったいない気もしますが、一度は参加する価値ありと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2006/12/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My 5-year-old son and wife participated. They said it was a lot of fun. It was a unique experience, so it became a great memory. My son told his kindergarten teacher with a big smile, "I touched the dolphin's belly!" There were many Japanese staff members, which made us feel at ease. Thank you very much.
5歳の息子と妻が参加しました。
たいへん楽しかったとのこと。なかなか体験できないことなので、
いい思い出になりました。
幼稚園の先生に、満面の笑みで、「イルカのおなか触ったよ!」とお話したそうです。
日本人のスタッフも多くて、安心でした。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/12/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My daughter, who dislikes shampoo, was all smiles even when splashed by a dolphin's fin and suspended in water too deep to touch. It seems she had a great time. We went in a small group of about four families, which allowed us to interact a lot. I highly recommend it for families with children. However, since participation requires a "dacco swim" (wearing a flotation vest), parents should ensure they are in good health before joining.
シャンプーも嫌いな娘ですが,イルカにヒレで水をかけられても,足が着かない深さで宙ぶらりんになっても,ニコニコ.相当楽しかったみたいです.4組くらいの小グループで行ったので,沢山ふれることが出来ました.お子様連れも是非.ただし,だっこスイム(浮きベスト着用)で参加するので,ご両親も体調万全にしてご参加ください.
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| Posted on: | 2006/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I encountered schools of tropical fish and sea turtles, which was a wonderful experience for the family, including children, seniors, and those who can't swim, as we enjoyed an unknown world. However, the journey to board the submarine was quite challenging. The boat from the Sheraton was very rocky, and out of our family of eight, four members got seasick. The motion sickness medicine we bought on board took a while to work (which is to be expected), and unfortunately, some ended up getting sick. If you are prone to motion sickness, be sure to take medicine beforehand. (It might be safer for those who don't usually get sick to take it as well...)
熱帯魚の群れや、海亀にも出逢え、子供と高齢者+泳げない大人数人を含む家族にとっては、未知なる世界が楽しめ、大変よかったのですが・・・
とにもかくにも、潜水艦に乗り込むまでの道のりが苦難の旅(?)でした。
シェラトンからのボートが揺れる揺れる・・・で家族8名のうち4名が船酔いし、船中で買った酔い止め薬も効き目が遅く(当たり前だが)、戻してしまう有様(トホホ)。
車酔いする方は、必ず事前に酔い止めを飲みましょう。(そうでない方も飲んでおいた方が安全かも・・・)
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/11/19 |
Reviewed by: のぎけんたろう
I run a creator management company located in Ebisu. This was my seventh visit to Oahu (I think?) to attend a colleague's wedding.
On the day before the ceremony, Saturday, October 28, we made a reservation for the 9:00 AM submarine tour, which two male employees attended. Based on a strong recommendation from a registered staff member who is also a commercial director, saying "You absolutely must ride the submarine," we booked without hesitation.
On the day of the tour, a shuttle bus picked us up near the hotel and took us to the yacht harbor next to the Hilton Hotel. After about a 10-minute ride on a boat that can hold around 80 people, we were greeted by two submarines ready for the 9:00 and 10:00 AM tours. (The boat had a restroom, but we were told, "If you need to go, please do it here," which added a bit of tension.) The sea was calm that day, but those prone to seasickness might find it easier to get sick on the boat than in the submarine. It’s recommended to go out on the deck and feel the wind. (The middle of the boat is said to be less prone to seasickness.)
Once we reached the site, several cheerful crew members welcomed us aboard the submarine, which was already prepared. Inside, there was more space than I expected; there was a single row of seats back-to-back, accommodating about 35 people each (a total of 70).
Then we began our descent. The submarine moved slowly, rather than quickly diving down. The underwater scenery was honestly a bit murky due to plankton, but as we progressed, we encountered airplanes, sunken ships, turtles, sharks, divers, and of course, many tropical fish. Each time we saw something, there were exclamations of awe. It was a lot of fun since we could take photos too. (The guide mentioned that we were lucky to see so much.)
If I had to wish for something, it would be a bit more speed to make it more exciting, but I think that wouldn’t be an issue for couples. After all, it’s just two guys, right? (The beautiful mother and daughter sitting next to us seemed to enjoy it very much as well. I hope to see them again!)
On the way back, we had the option to take a shuttle bus to Ala Moana Shopping Center, which was very thoughtful. For those looking to add a little variety to their Oahu experience, this attraction comes highly recommended. The boat and submarine both had Japanese-speaking guides. Mahalo!
恵比寿にあるクリエイターのマネジメント会社をやっています。
社員の結婚式に参列する為に7回目(?)のオアフ島でした。
式前日の10月28日(土)に9:00からの回を、男性社員二人で予約し参加。事前に、CMディレクターでもある登録スタッフの方の「絶対、潜水艦にのるべき」との強い推薦もあり、迷わず予約していました。
当日は、迎えのバスがホテル近くまできて、ヒルトンホテル横のヨットハーバーへ。
そこから沖まで80名くらいが乗れる船で約10分ほどいくと、9:00と10:00から用の潜水艦2隻がお出迎え。(その船はトイレがありますが、「ここで行く方はいってください」とあおられてちょっと緊張感が走ります。)
この日は波もなく静かでしたが、酔い易い人は潜水艦よりも、この船で酔ってしまうとのこと。船のデッキに出て風にあたりましょう。(船の真ん中が酔わないそうですよ)
沖につくと、にこやかな笑顔のクルー数名が甲板にのった潜水艦が、既に準備万端で、順番に船から潜水艦にのり込んでいきます。中は思ったよりスペースがあり、
背中合わせに1列のみのシートですが、35名づつくらい(合計70名)座れます。
そして潜水開始。あまりスピード感はなく、むしろゆっくり潜り、進む感じです。
海の中の景色は、正直プランクトンでちょっと白っぽいなぁという感想ですが、
少し進むと、飛行機やら沈没船やら亀やら鮫やらダイバーやら・・・、もちろん沢山の熱帯魚も、いろんなものに遭遇できました。その都度おーと上がる歓声。写真も取れるのでとっても楽しいです。(ガイドさん曰くは、このはラッキーといっていましたが)
欲を言えば、もうちょっとスピードがあると楽しいそうですが、それは、カップルならば問題なしだと思います。やっぱり男二人ではね・・・。笑
隣に座り合わせてお話した美人親子もとても満喫してましたね。
(また、お会いしたいですね~。)
帰りは、アラモアナショッピングセンターへの送りバスも選べて、とっても親切。
今までにのオアフにちょっと変化を付けたい人には、超お勧めのアトラクションです。船も潜水艦も、日本語ガイドつきでーす。マハロー
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2006/11/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I saw a slightly smaller whale, but it was still quite impressive! I heard that occasionally whales swim under the boat, surprising the guests, but this one entertained us at just the right distance—not too far, not too close. Not only the whale, but the vast ocean and the beautiful water were truly soothing.
私が見たのはちょっと小ぶりの鯨でしたが、十分迫力はありましたよ!
ごくたまに鯨が船の下を通ったりしてお客さんをビックリさせることがあるそうですが、遠すぎず、近すぎずの距離で私たちを楽しませてくれました。鯨だけでなく広い海ときれいな水にほんとうに癒されます。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2006/11/10 |
Reviewed by: がくりん
I participated on November 2nd.
I booked a 9 AM dive. I was picked up by the Atlantis shuttle trolley at 8:15 AM from my accommodation, Pacific Beach Hotel. It takes about 10 minutes by boat from the departure port, Hilton Hawaiian Village, to the area where the submarine is located, allowing you to enjoy a short boat ride while taking in views of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head. The rocking of the boat was not too bothersome. After descending from the boat to the submarine's deck and going down a ladder of about 2 meters, I found the inside surprisingly spacious and not cramped at all.
I was very satisfied to see tropical fish, a type of shark, and turtles. You can see more varieties and quantities of fish than you might expect. I definitely recommend participating!
11月2日に参加しました。
朝、9時のダイブを予約しました。宿泊先のパシフィックビーチHに8時15分に催行会社のアトランティスのシャトルトロリーにピックアップしてもらいました。出発港のヒルトンハワイアンビレッジから潜水艦のある水域まで、船で約10分、ワイキキのホテル群やダイヤモンドヘッドなどを眺めながら短い船旅も堪能できます。揺れは、あまり気になりませんでした。船から潜水艦の甲板に降りさらに約2メートルほどのはしごをくだり中にはいると、以外にひろく 窮屈感はありませんでした。
熱帯魚やサメの一種、亀もみれてとても満足でした。思ったより多くの魚の種類、量をみることができます。是非 参加してみてください。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/11/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a dolphin swim. Just being able to interact with dolphins was very appealing, and I was looking forward to it even before going. Not only could we interact with dolphins, but there were also various other creatures and an aquarium, making it highly recommended. The dolphins were so cute that I ended up buying photos and a DVD, but there was a group of high school students that kept getting in the way of my shots, which was disappointing. However, I would love to go back and see them again.
ドルフィンスイムに参加しました。
いるかと触れ合えるというだけでもとても魅力的で行く前から楽しみでしたが、いるかと触れ合えるだけじゃなくいろんな生き物がいて水族館もありかなりお勧めです。いるかがかわいすぎて写真もDVDもかってしまいましたが、高校生の団体がいてそっちばかりうつってショックでしたがまた会いにいきたいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2006/11/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This is my third time in Hawaii, but I feel like I've seen a new side of it. I usually get seasick easily and have claustrophobia, so I was very anxious about participating. However, once I dove into the ocean, I was drawn into that world and had a great time. Meeting a sea turtle was the best!!!
ハワイは3度目ですが、新しいハワイを見れた気がします。
いつも船酔いを起こしやすく、閉所恐怖症でもある私は
参加するまで非常に不安でしたが
海にもぐってしまえばその世界に引き込まれてとても楽しかったです。
うみがめにも出会えて最高でした!!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2006/10/29 |
Reviewed by: poimi
You board a boat from the coast and transfer to a submarine offshore. There are staff members who speak Japanese, so you can feel at ease even if you don't speak English. The pamphlet you receive at the pickup location is also in Japanese.
When you board the boat, they take your picture, which is sold for $20 when you return from the submarine. It's fine whether you choose to buy it or not. On the boat, you can go out onto the deck. The view is very nice, making it a perfect photo spot.
The underwater scenery in Hawaii is very beautiful, and I was able to see fish and sea turtles. The explanations inside the submarine are in English, so those who want to listen carefully might feel a bit dissatisfied.
When I made my reservation, it was initially canceled due to weather, but I was able to rebook on-site and successfully board the submarine. You can rebook at the local counter or by phone (the reservation ticket has the phone number). It's fine to do this in Japanese.
海岸から船に乗り、沖で潜水艦に乗り換えます。
日本語が出来るスタッフがいるので英語が喋れなくても安心です。ピックアップ場所でもらえるパンフレットも日本語でした。
船に乗り込むときに写真を撮られますが、これは潜水艦から戻ったときに$20でセールスされます。買わなくても買ってもどちらでも良いです。船では甲板に出る事が出来ます。景色がとてもよく、絶好の写真スポットです。
ハワイの海中はとてもきれいで、魚や海ガメを見ることが出来ました。潜水艦の中での説明は英語ですので、説明をじっくり聞きたい人は少し不満かもしれません。
私が申し込んだ時は天候により一旦キャンセルになったのですが、現地で再申し込みをして無事潜水艦に乗ることが出来ました。再申し込みは現地カウンターでも電話(予約券に電話番号が書いてあります)でも出来ます。日本語で大丈夫です。
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| Posted on: | 2006/10/24 |
Reviewed by: nick
I was torn between choosing a tour to interact with wild dolphins or going to the classic Sea Life Park, but I decided on Sea Life Park. There are dolphin and sea lion shows that are enjoyable, but everything is in English. You can feed the turtles in their pool. Cameras are not allowed in the dolphin pool, so the only photos of my interaction with the dolphins were taken by Sea Life Park. If there were visitors only observing, they might have been able to take photos. (We participated as a couple.) You can purchase one photo from the three taken, and they also offer a DVD for purchase. The excitement of interacting with dolphins for the first time was beyond words. In that sense, choosing Sea Life Park was definitely the right decision. I participated from 3 PM, but of course, you can enjoy various shows in the park from the morning. In the evening, there were training sessions for the dolphins, and I enjoyed watching those as well. It's definitely one of the places I want to take my future children to.
野生イルカと触れ合うツアーとの選択で迷っていましたが、定番ともいえるシーライフパークに決めました。イルカやアシカのショーもあり楽しめますが、すべて英語です。海がめのプールでは餌を与えることが出来ます。イルカプール内にはカメラを持ち込めないため、イルカと触れ合う写真は、シーライフパークが撮ってくれたもののみでした。おそらく見学のみの人がいれば撮影できたのかもしれません。(私どもはカップルで参加でした)写真は3枚撮影で1枚から購入でき、DVDも作ってあり購入できます。イルカと初めて触れ合う感動は言葉に出来なかったです。そういった意味ではシーライフパークで大正解でした。私は15時からの参加でしたが、もちろん午前からパーク内でいろいろなショーを見て楽しむことも出来ます。夕方には、イルカの調教訓練でショーの練習などをしており、それを見て楽しむことも出来ました。また、いつか子供ができたら必ず連れて行きたい場所の一つです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2006/10/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was the best activity I've participated in so far. It was incredibly fun to see the movement of the fish up close in the ocean. I had my 6-year-old child with me, and they were very excited to see the turtles and sharks swimming around. I recommend this for all age groups.
However, a point to note is that the number of boats with crew members who provide explanations in Japanese is limited, so I recommend checking the schedule if you're not comfortable with English.
今まで参加したアクティビティの中で最高によかったです。海の中での魚の動きが間近で見れて、非常に楽しかったです。6歳の子供も一緒でしたが、子供も亀やサメが泳いでいる姿を見て、非常に興奮しておりました。どの年齢層でもお勧めです。
ただし、注意点としては日本語の説明してくれる乗務員が乗りこむ船が限られてるため、英語が苦手な方は時間を確認して乗ることをお勧めします。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/10/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My parents participated. (My spouse and I went diving during that time.) They said they were very satisfied to see sea turtles and sharks up close. They kept saying, "It was so much fun!" later on. Since we were traveling as a family, I felt relieved being apart from my parents.
両親が参加しました。(私たち夫婦はその間、ダイビング)
海亀やサメを間近で見たそうで、大変満足していました。「楽しかったぁ~」と後で何度もいってました。家族で行っている場合、両親と別行動していた私としては、安心しました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2006/10/14 |
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