Reviewed by: 優希&婆ちゃん&晃代
On January 20th, the pool water was cold, but thinking about touching the dolphins made it all worth it!
My mother, 63, and my 5-year-old son, despite wearing life jackets, somehow couldn't stay stable and kept drifting to different spots, which drew some attention.
Although the explanations were in English and I didn't understand anything, I had an amazing time kissing the dolphins, being kissed by them, and touching their bellies—experiences that are unimaginable in Japan.
After changing, we watched the sea lion show and fed the turtles, which was an extra charge.
Instead of shopping in Waikiki, I highly recommend that everyone experience touching dolphins in the pool at least once; it will definitely create wonderful memories.
Since it's located near the coast, the seats at the very back of the sea lion show offered a fantastic view of the ocean.
1/20の参加で、プールの水は冷たかったけど、イルカに触れると思えば、冷たくてもなんの、その!!です。
母63歳・息子5歳は、ライフジャケットを着ているにもかかわらず、何故か?安定せずに、一箇所に止まれず、フワフワと、違う場所に移動してしまい、注意をされていました。
英語で説明されるので、全くわかりませんでしたけど、イルカに、キスしたり、キスされたり、お腹を触ったりと、日本では、考えられない素敵な時間を過ごす事ができ、最高でした。
その後着替えて、アシカショーや、亀にエサをあげました。有料ですが。
ワイキキで買い物するよりも、皆さんも一度でいいから、イルカと一緒のプールで触れ合った方が絶対に、楽しい思い出になります。
海岸近くにある為、アシカショーの座席一番後ろは、海が一望できて最高の眺めでした。
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| Posted on: | 2006/02/09 |
Reviewed by: さき
The shuttle bus to Hilton Hawaiian Village was comfortable and pleasant. The colors underwater were darker than I expected, but the kids were thrilled. It seems they made great memories with the colorful fish, turtles, and sharks.
On the way back, you can either return directly to the hotel or visit the coral shop. If you go to the coral shop, you can also visit Ala Moana Shopping Center afterward.
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジまでの送迎バスがアトランティスのバスで気持ちがよかったです。
海の中は思ったよりも色がダークでしたが子供たちは大感激でした。
海の中には色とりどりの魚、亀、サメがいていい思い出ができたようです。
帰りはそのままホテルに帰ることもできますし、サンゴのお店に行くこともできます。
サンゴのお店に行った場合、さらにアラモアナショッピングセンターにもいけるとのことでした。
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| Posted on: | 2006/02/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my first time using ALAN. They exceeded my expectations by sending several emails before departure and being punctual for the pickup time. On the day of the trip, I was worried about my child getting seasick and gave them motion sickness medication, but the Atlantic was not too rough, and even the sightseeing boat wasn't that bad, so my child ended up sleeping inside the Atlantic! What a shame... If your child doesn't usually get seasick, it might be better not to give them medication before boarding. However, everyone was very excited to encounter the fish in such an unusual situation.
今回初めてALANを利用しました。出発までに何度かメールを送ってくれたり、ピックアップの時間にも正確だったりと期待以上でした。
当日は船酔いを心配して子供に酔い止めの薬を飲ませたのですが、アトランティック号はもちろんのこと遊覧船もそれ程ひどく揺れなかったので、ナント途中から肝心のアトランティック号の中で眠ってしまいました!サンネン・・・
それ程船酔いの心配のないお子さんであればお薬を飲ませずに乗船したほうがよいかの知れませんね。
でも普段ありえないシチュエーションでの魚たちとの対面に全員大興奮でした。
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| Posted on: | 2006/02/06 |
Reviewed by: chie&yuki
At the end of January, I arrived in Hawaii and participated in a submarine tour on the second day. My son and I joined the tour, and as scheduled, a staff member picked us up at our hotel and took us to the boarding area by bus. We transferred to a submarine via a sightseeing boat, but the waves were quite rough, and I felt pretty nauseous. However, once we were inside the submarine, it was fine. There was no rocking, so we could quietly enjoy the view. The water was murky, but we encountered many fish and turtles, and my son was so excited, squealing with joy. Before boarding the sightseeing boat, all the tourists had their photos taken. I accidentally closed my eyes, so I didn't want the photo, but they brought it all the way to our seats on the boat. When I mistakenly thought it was free and put it in my bag, they asked for $20. I regretted not being able to say "No, thank you!" clearly.
Still, I think we had a great experience seeing the fish and turtles, something we can't do in Japan.
一月の末、ハワイに到着して二日目のツアーで潜水艦乗船へ参加しました。息子と二人で参加したのですが予約したとおりホテルまでスタッフが迎えに来てくれ、バスで乗船場まで向かいました。遊覧船に乗って潜水艦へ移動するのですが波の揺れがけっこう激しくてかなり気分が悪くなりましたが、潜水艦の中では大丈夫。揺れはないので静かに見る事ができました。海は濁っていましたがたくさんの魚や亀に出会うことができ息子は感動してキャーキャー言っていました。遊覧船に乗る前に観光客のみ全員写真を撮ってくれました。私は目をつぶってしまっていたので欲しくなかったのですが、わざわざ遊覧船の座席まで持ってきてくれすぐどこかへ行ってしまったので無料だと勘違いしてバッグにしまっていたら$20くれと言われ払いました。「No Thankyu!」とはっきり言えていたら良かったのに。。。と後悔でした。
でも魚も亀もよく見れて日本では経験できない体験をすることができたと思っています。
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| Posted on: | 2006/02/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I booked a group tour for the standard package starting at 10:30 on January 29. The weather was fantastic that day, and since the temperature was high, most of the members went up to the rooftop deck to relax and enjoy some drinks while waiting for the whales to appear.
There were frequent announcements from the captain about sightings of spouts in various directions near Diamond Head. We could indeed see spouts in the distance, but we joked that it felt more like "spout watching" than "whale watching."
However, right in front of us at the back of the boat, we spotted a whale swimming just below the surface! Without moving much, this whale showcased its spout, body, and tail for us! Everyone was moved by this experience. We never expected to see them up close like this.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to go during this time of year. It was truly amazing!
1月29日10:30からのスタンダードにグループで申し込んだ。
この日は天気も凄く良く気温も高かった為にメンバーの殆どが屋上デッキに上がり
日光浴がてらアルコールを飲みながらノンビリとクジラの出現を待っていました。
ダイヤモンドヘッド沖辺りからキャプテンのアナウンスで 何時の方角に潮吹きを発見 とのアナウンスが頻繁にでました。
確かに遠くの方に潮が上がっているのが見えるけど、これってホエールウオッチングじゃなくて潮吹きウッチングじゃない 苦笑と悪態ついていました。
が!船尾部分に陣取っていた私たちの目の前、船の際・真下に泳いでいるクジラを発見!!!
場所もさほど移動もせずに、このクジラさんは 潮吹き・胴体・テール全てを披露してくれました!!!
これには全員感動でした。
まさかこれほど間近で見れるなんて思っていませんでした。
この時期に行かれる方達には是非このツアーに参加していただきたいと思います。
いや~本当に良かったー!!!
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| Posted on: | 2006/02/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I booked a group tour for the standard package starting at 10:30 on January 29. The weather was really nice that day, and since the temperature was high, most of the members went up to the rooftop deck to relax with some drinks while waiting for the whales to appear.
The captain frequently announced sightings of spouts in various directions from around Diamond Head. We could indeed see spouts in the distance, but we joked that this wasn't whale watching; it was more like spout watching.
However! Right in front of us at the back of the boat, we spotted a whale swimming just below the surface! Without moving much, this whale showed us its spout, body, and tail all at once! Everyone was moved by this experience.
I never expected to see them up so close. I highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to go during this season. It was truly amazing!
1月29日10:30からのスタンダードにグループで申し込んだ。
この日は天気も凄く良く気温も高かった為にメンバーの殆どが屋上デッキに上がり
日光浴がてらアルコールを飲みながらノンビリとクジラの出現を待っていました。
ダイヤモンドヘッド沖辺りからキャプテンのアナウンスで 何時の方角に潮吹きを発見 とのアナウンスが頻繁にでました。
確かに遠くの方に潮が上がっているのが見えるけど、これってホエールウオッチングじゃなくて潮吹きウッチングじゃない 苦笑と悪態ついていました。
が!船尾部分に陣取っていた私たちの目の前、船の際・真下に泳いでいるクジラを発見!!!
場所もさほど移動もせずに、このクジラさんは 潮吹き・胴体・テール全てを披露してくれました!!!
これには全員感動でした。
まさかこれほど間近で見れるなんて思っていませんでした。
この時期に行かれる方達には是非このツアーに参加していただきたいと思います。
いや~本当に良かったー!!!
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| Posted on: | 2006/02/03 |
Reviewed by: chie&yuki
I participated in the Sea Life Park tour with my son. On the day we arrived, my 4-year-old son was in a bad mood, possibly due to the time difference, and I was worried. However, once he got to touch and kiss a dolphin, he had a big smile on his face. Even though we couldn't speak any English, we were able to communicate, and since we wore swimsuits, we could participate smoothly. The pool was quite deep, but they provided life jackets, so it was fine. The weather was good, but there was also some wind, making it cold, and we ended up shivering even while in the pool. After getting out of the pool, it took about 5 minutes to walk to the changing area, and both my son and I were so cold that we ended up changing in a sunny spot along the way. Since it was seawater, I wanted to take a shower and change, but it was too cold for that. I wouldn't recommend going from the end of January to February. However, the interaction with the dolphins seemed to leave a strong impression on my son.
息子と二人でシーライフパークツアーへ参加しました。到着した当日で時差の関係もあってか始めは4歳の息子の機嫌も悪く不安でしたが、イルカに触ってキスをしてもらったら満面の笑み。全く英語が話せなくても意思疎通でき着替えは水着を着ていったのでスムーズに参加できました。プールはけっこう深いけれどライフジャケットを貸してくれるので大丈夫。ただ天気は良かったけれど風もあって寒くプールの中でもブルブル震えながらの参加となりました。プールから出て着替える場所まで5分くらい歩くのですが息子共々寒くて途中の日向で着替えをしてしまいました。海水なのでシャワーを浴びて着替えをしたかったのですが、寒くてそれどころじゃありません。1月末から2月にかけてはあまりお勧めではないですね。イルカとの触れ合いは息子の心にすごく残ったようです。
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| Posted on: | 2006/02/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was very satisfied to touch the dolphins. The photos were great too. Afterward, it was fun to leisurely explore the park. The kids were also very happy.
イルカに触れて、とっても満足です。写真も良かったです。終わってからゆっくりパークを回れて楽しかったです。子供たちも大満足でした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/30 |
Reviewed by: mac
I participated in the event again today, following yesterday. The moment I entered the pool, it was a bit cold, but I was able to experience an interaction with dolphins, which is unimaginable in Japan. It was an exciting time not just for the kids but for the parents as well. This became the best memory of my trip. The park itself felt a bit small, but it was enough for the limited time we had after the attractions.
前日に続いて今日もイベントに参加。プールに入った瞬間はちょっと寒かったけど、日本では考えられないイルカとのふれあいを体験でき、子供のみならず親までも大興奮の時間でした。今回の旅行の中で一番の思い出になりました。パーク自体はこじんまりとした感じでしたが、アトラクション後の限られた時間では十分のものでした。
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I always felt like it was an existence that seemed somewhat unreal, but I was able to actually touch them and swim while holding onto a dolphin, feeling its body temperature. I was a bit disappointed that the staff took the photos and sold them... But it became a really great memory!! It seems like they also recorded videos, but the editing was so funny that I don't think many people ended up buying them. The park wasn't that big, but I had a great time.
いつも見ているだけで、なんとなく現実味がない存在でしたが、
実際に触ったり、イルカにつかまって泳いだりして、イルカの体温を感じることができました。
写真はスタッフがとって販売というのがちょっとがっかりでしたが・・・
でもとてもいい思い出になりました!!
写真とビデオ録画もしてくれてるみたいですが、編集が笑えるので買ってる人はほとんどいなかったかなぁ~
園内はそんなに広くなかったけど、楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The ship was large, and at first, it was impressive, but I gradually became bored. The whales didn't show themselves much, so I started to feel anxious just looking at the sea. However, after a while, I saw the spout of a whale and caught a glimpse of its tail. I had imagined the photos shown in the activity introduction, so I thought, "Huh? Is that all??" I had ordered a course without meals, so I ended up with nothing to do and just stared blankly.
But on the way back, we were able to see a large group of dolphins jumping near the ship, and the whole boat erupted in cheers!! That was much more moving.
There is a rule that you can't get within 100 meters of the whales, and there's no guarantee that you'll see them, so if you go in too eager from the start, you might be disappointed. Since it's nature, luck plays a part.
I've heard that on some days you can see whales jumping, so if I get the chance, I might consider trying again. I would recommend it for those who can take it easy.
船は大きく、最初は感動するのですが、次第に飽きてしまいました。クジラもなかなか姿を見せてくれずただ海を見ているだけ状態だったので、不安になりましたが、しばらくしてクジラの潮吹きが見え、尾びれが少しみれました。アクティビティ紹介にあるような写真の姿を想像したので、え!?これだけ??という印象でした。食事なしのコースを頼んだので、めっきりヒマになってしまい。ただぼーっとするだけに。
でも、帰路でイルカの大群が船の近くをぴょんぴょんジャンプする姿を見ることができて船中が大歓声に包まれました!!そっちのほうが感動しましたね。
クジラには100メートル以内には近づいてはダメというルールがあり、尚且つ絶対見れるという保証はないので、最初から張り切って行くと、がっかりしてしまうかもしれません。自然のものですから運があるでしょうし。
日によってはクジラがジャンプする姿もみれるらしいので、機会があったらまたチャレンジしよーかなとは思います。のんびり構えることができる人にはおすすめカモ ?
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my 6-year-old daughter. My daughter, who can't swim, panicked because the pool was deeper than she expected and her feet couldn't touch the bottom, and she clung to me from start to finish... However, putting that aside, she seemed very happy to have touched a dolphin. It was also my first experience, and I was moved to feel what a dolphin's skin is like. However, companions could only take photos from the participant's back, and the system of purchasing DVDs and photos taken by the organizers from the best positions after the event (purchase is optional) felt a bit too commercialized to me... But aside from that, it was a satisfying program.
6歳の娘と二人で参加しました。
泳げない娘は、プールが思ったより深くて足がつかないのと、
水がことのほか冷たいのとでパニックになり、
最初から最後まで私にしがみつきっぱなしでした…。
が、そんなことはさておき、イルカに触れた事はとても嬉しかったようです。
私にとっても初めての体験で、イルカの肌ってこんな感触なんだーと
感動しました。
が、同伴者は参加者の背中からしかカメラ撮影などできず、
主催者がベストポジションから撮影したDVDと写真を
参加後に購入するシステム(購入は自由)は、商業主義に走りすぎていて
どうなのかな…と思いましたが。
それ以外は満足できたプログラムでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The children were very happy to be able to interact with the dolphins. There were no issues with the tour transportation. However, the Sea Life Park itself didn't have many other attractions (it's cheaper than Japan's Hakkeijima Sea Paradise), so we found ourselves with some free time. If you're mainly looking to interact with dolphins, I think the satisfaction level would be high.
イルカと触れあえることができて子供たちは大変喜んでました。
ツアーの送迎なども問題ありませんでした。
ただ、シーライフパーク自体は他にあまり見るところもなく(日本の八景島シーパラよりチープ)、時間をもてあましてしまいました。
あくまでイルカとふれあいを求めるだけなら満足度は高いと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/21 |
Reviewed by: くるみママ
We participated in the Atlantis tour with our family of three on a 48-passenger submarine. The underwater scenery was beautiful, and we saw various fish, turtles, and even sharks, which made the kids very happy. The guide, who was a foreigner that had lived in Japan, provided commentary during our 10 AM tour, mixing in some dad jokes, which made it quite entertaining. The boat that took us to the submarine allowed us to enjoy the scenery from the deck, and we got to see the submarine surfacing, which impressed the guests. I highly recommend participating in this experience!
親子3人で48人乗りのアトランティスに参加しました。海の中はとてもきれいでいろんな魚やカメやサメも見れて子供も大喜びでした。参加した時間帯(10時スタート)は日本に住んでたことのある外国人の方が解説していて、おやじギャグをまじえながらでけっこう面白かったです。潜水艦まで移動する船もデッキに上がって風景も楽しめたし、潜水艦が浮上してくるのとかも見れて、おおぉ~ってお客さんたちも楽しんでいましたよ。ぜひ、参加してみてくださいお勧めですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This time, I applied for the first time with ALAN. Since the application was only through the internet and email, I was a bit anxious, but the transportation was exactly on time and there were no troubles at all. I checked the voice center's posts in advance and took motion sickness medication, so I didn't get seasick. I was able to see not only many fish but also sea turtles and sharks, which made for great memories. Additionally, the view of Waikiki Beach from the shuttle boat to the submarine was wonderful. I also looked into local agencies, but there were no options for free admission for children, so ALAN's free child policy is greatly appreciated for families. I think I will apply with ALAN again.
今回、初めてALANで申し込みしました。
インターネットとメールだけの申込なので少し不安があったけど、送迎もきっかり時間通りで何のトラブルもありませんでした。
事前にボイスセンターの書き込みをチェックして酔い止めをしっかり飲んだので、船で酔うことも無く、たくさんの魚だけでなく海がめや鮫まで見れて、いい思い出になりました。
また、潜水艦までの送迎ボートからのワイキキビーチの眺めもすばらしかったです。
現地での代理店も調べて見ましたが、子供無料というものはなく、ALANの子供料金無料制度はファミリーにはありがたい限りです。
また、ALANでもう込んでみようと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the 11:30 session on January 4th. At the reception, I couldn't understand English and only grasped that I needed to come back at 11:15. After gathering again, we were able to smoothly get to the dolphin area, but as soon as we arrived, we were handed life jackets, and it started! I'm glad I wore my swimsuit! I had heard there would be kisses on the cheek, kisses on the mouth, and handshakes, but there were no handshakes. I was really disappointed! I also wished they had taught us more about the training. I did get to touch the dolphins quite a bit. The water was cold! But it was so much fun! I want to go again!
1/4 11:30の回に参加しました。受付では、英語が分からずただ11:15に戻って来いというこしか理解できなかった。再度集まってからは、スムーズにイルカの場所まで行けたが着くとすぐライフジャケットを渡され、開始!水着をきていってよかった!頬にキス、口にキス、ヒレに握手と聞いていたのですが、握手はなかった。すごく残念!調教も、もっとしっかり教えてほしかったな~。イルカには結構触れた。水が冷たかったな!でも、すごく楽しかった!また、行きたい!
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/11 |
Reviewed by: akocyan
The weather was nice, and everyone boarded the boat. There were people on the boat holding cards of three different colors. I felt unwell and got seasick, but inside the submarine, there was no rocking, and the children were very happy. Soon, we were able to see sea turtles, sharks, and small rays, which was a bit exciting! When it was over and we came back up, we were told we couldn't leave until the other two groups finished. I felt sick and had to return, and the waiting time was tough, but it seemed everyone else had a great time.
天気もよく、みんなと乗り込みました。船には三色の色のカードを持った人たちが乗り込みました。私は、体調が悪く船酔いしてしまいましたが潜水艦の中は揺れもなく、子供たちは大変喜んでいました。そのうち、海がめ、サメ、小さいエイ、などが見れてちょっと興奮!終わって上に上がると、後の2グループが終わるまで帰れないと言うことでした。私は気分が悪く戻してしまい、待ってる時間はつらかったが皆楽しかったようです。
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| Posted on: | 2006/01/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
If you sign up for the first session in the morning, you can make good use of your afternoon as well. However, since we were staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, it was convenient for us to gather.
It seems there are submarines that accommodate 48 and 64 people, but the one we boarded was for 48 people. The boat takes you out to the submarine, and here's a tip: everyone rushes to board the submarine from the boat, but for the 48-person submarine, you can only board from the front hatch. The space inside is tight, so you have to sit closely together from the back. If you board last, you'll end up sitting right behind the pilot's seat, allowing you to peek out the large window of the pilot's area. Since the pilot's window is the biggest and turns to give an equal view, even if there are times when you can't see fish, you can still enjoy the view from the pilot's window. For the 64-person submarine, you can board from both the front and back hatches, so I hope it works out well.
The weather was nice on the day of our trip, and the sea was calm, so we were able to see many fish and even spotted turtles about three times. Seeing the remnants of war is heartbreaking, but it was a good opportunity to explain it to the children. The kids were excited and making a lot of noise underwater, and I worried we might disturb the people next to us, but they were nice and got along well with the kids, which was a relief.
There's no reason not to take advantage of the free child admission benefit.
朝一番の回に申し込むと午後からも有意義に使えます。ただ、私たちは、ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに宿泊していたので、集合が楽と言うこともあります。
アトランティスは48人のりと64人のりがあるようでしたが、私たちの乗ったものは48人のりでした。
船で沖にある潜水艦まで運んでくれるのですが、ここでおすすめを一つ。みなさん船から先を争って潜水艦に乗り込むのですが、48人のりの場合乗船時には前のハッチからのみ乗船します。船内は狭いので奥から必ず詰めて座っていくので、一番最後に乗り込めば船の操縦席の後ろに座ることになり、操縦席の窓をのぞき見ることができます。操縦席の窓が一番大きく左右平等に見れるように旋回するため、魚が見れない時間がたまにあっても、操縦席の窓から楽しめます。64人のりの場合には前後のハッチから乗船するので、うまくすればと思います。
当日は天気も良く海も荒れていなかったので魚も多く見られ、亀も3回ほど見ることができました。戦争の残骸を見ることは心を痛めますが、子供にも説明する良い機会となりました。子供は、潜水中大騒ぎで喜んでおり、となりの方に迷惑をかけてしまったかとも思いましたが、良い方でしたので子供とも仲良くさせていただきほっとしました。
子供無料の特典を使わない手はありません。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/09 |
Reviewed by: ゆううすけ
It was a valuable experience since you can't touch dolphins in Japan. The kids were thrilled, which was a relief. If it were a bit cheaper and had more to see, it would be a perfect score.
イルカに触ったりする事は日本では出来ないので貴重な体験ができた。
子供も大喜びで安心した。もう少し安くて見るものが多ければ100点満点。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/09 |
Reviewed by: アロハ
We participated as a family of three, including our 9-year-old daughter. Our daughter, as well as us adults, were very satisfied. The intelligence of the dolphins is truly amazing. We were able to touch them up close, and they performed various tricks, making the time fly by. Since we participated from the very beginning of the day, we spent the remaining time enjoying other shows and feeding other animals, making it a fulfilling day. Also, since children were free, I highly recommend participating. Thank you very much!
9歳の娘を含めて家族3人での参加でした。
娘は勿論、私たち大人も大変満足でした。
なんといってもイルカちゃんの頭のよさはすごいです。
間近で触れるし、いろんな芸を披露してくれるしとで、あっというまの時間でした。
朝一番からの参加だったので、残りの時間は他のショーや、他の動物に餌をあげたりで、満足の一日でした。
それと、子供無料だったのでこれは、参加おすすめです。
ありがとうございました
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/06 |
Reviewed by: つんちゃん
I definitely want to interact with dolphins! For our family, who gets motion sickness, this is a dream come true to swim with dolphins without getting seasick. My 11-year-old daughter participated in the 9 AM Discovery Swim (without transportation). The others joined at 11 AM. We had to check in by 8:00, so we left the Marriott Hotel by taxi at 7:30. We arrived 30 minutes early, which was great. The fare was about $46.
We waited in front of the counter from 8:00, but the counter didn’t open until just before 9:00. The family briefing video didn’t start until well after 9:30. So, be prepared to wait patiently! (This is advice for everyone.)
We entered the pool in groups of 10 to 14, divided into three groups. My daughter's Japanese group was on the sunny side, which was nice, but the water was still cold. We gave commands to the dolphins, petted their backs, and even kissed them. We spent more time in the pool than I expected, and my daughter’s smiling face made me very happy!
Since we were at the farthest spot from the observers, I could only take small pictures with my own camera. If I had a good zoom lens, I might have gotten better shots. Being closer to the observers would have meant taking pictures from behind, making nice shots difficult. The observers were under a tent, so it wasn’t hot, and they could sit on benches with steps.
I knew there were few changing rooms, so I hurried to the changing room as soon as we got out of the water to secure a spot! I quickly changed after taking a cold water shower. Those who took their time were shivering while waiting for a changing room to open. (It’s a dash to get there!)
Since this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I decided to buy the DVD. It includes individual kiss shots with each dolphin, but the time my daughter appeared was really short, so the price for the necessary footage was quite high! I didn’t bring a video camera, and filming from that angle was impossible, so I have no regrets about the purchase.
At 11:00, the other three family members joined the dolphin tour. To be continued there.
とにかくイルカと触れ合ってみたい!
乗り物酔い家族にとって、船酔いせずにイルカと泳げると言うユメのような企画。
11歳の娘のみ9時のディスカバリー・スイム(送迎なし)に参加。(他は11時)
8時半までに受付とのことで、7時半にマリオットホテルをタクシーで出発。
予定より早く30分で到着した。料金は46ドルほどだった。
8時から窓口前で待っていたが、結局窓口が開いたのは9時少し前。
家族同伴で説明ビデオを見始めたのは、9時半をとっくに過ぎてから。
のんびり待つのを苦にしないように!←これは皆様へのアドバイス
1グループに10~14名、3グループに分かれてプールに入る。
娘の日本人グループは日向側だったのでまだよかったが、それでも水は冷たい。
イルカに指示を出したり、イルカの背中をなでたり。イルカとのキス。
思ったよりは長い時間プールに入っていた。楽しそうな娘の笑顔だったので満足!
見学者からは一番遠い場所での体験だったので、自前のカメラでは小さくしか撮影できなかった。
望遠のきくいいカメラなら撮れたかな
見学者から近い場所だと逆に背中側からの撮影になるのでやっぱりナイスショットは難しいかと・・
見学者はテントの下にいたので暑くはなく、段差のあるベンチに座っていられる。
更衣室が少ないと知っていたので、水から上がったら急いで更衣室へ。場所確保!
冷たい水のシャワーをあびてすぐに着替える。
のんびりしていた子は震えて更衣室が空くのを待っていた。(とにかくダッシュ!)
二度とない経験なので思い切ってDVDを購入した。
グループ全員個々のイルカとのキスショットが入っていて、自分の娘が映っていた時間は
ほんと~に短い時間だったので、必要な映像に対する料金としてはバリ高!
ビデオを持参していなかったし、あのアングルでの撮影はもとから無理なので
購入したことには悔いはない。
11時からは他の3人の家族がドルフィンツアーに参加。つづきはそちらへ
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/05 |
Reviewed by: つんちゃん
My 11-year-old daughter participated in the Adventure Swim (I have already written about that). My 14-year-old son and my husband and I joined the dolphin tour starting at 11:00. We completed the check-in at 9:00 with our daughter (at this time, we signed an English waiver). We gathered again at the meeting place at 10:45. Around 11:30, we moved to the second floor to watch a video. We were divided into Japanese and English rooms to watch the video. Each group had about 10 people, and we moved to a place with changing rooms and lockers. There, we chose our own life jackets. Japanese women found that junior, Extra Small, and Small sizes were sufficient. My wife, who usually wears size L, was happy that Extra Small fit her perfectly. Once we put on the jackets, we moved to the pool. There was no shade or tent, and our daughter, who was just observing, was struggling with the heat. For observers, hats are essential, and having an umbrella makes it even more comfortable since the shaded areas are cooler. Each group had one dolphin. When we were in the deeper part of the pool, a Japanese guide accompanied us, providing explanations in Japanese, which was reassuring. At other times, there was only an instructor who could speak a little Japanese. Most of the instructions were about movements, so it wasn't too inconvenient, but it was frustrating that we couldn't communicate well. When things got hectic, it felt confusing. In the deeper area, we wore underwater masks to observe the dolphin's movements. Since we were wearing life jackets, we wouldn't sink, so there was no need to move our legs. Just standing straight helped maintain stability, but if we moved our legs thinking we were swimming, we would drift and couldn't stay in one spot. Also, if the jacket was too big, it would move around too much, making it unstable. The dolphin swam inside the circle created by the participants and allowed us to touch its back. If the circle wasn't neat, the dolphin would swim off in a strange direction, so it seemed important to create a well-spaced, neat circle. I held onto the dolphin's pectoral fin and swam a few meters. It felt great! We experienced kissing and interacting with the dolphin, and felt like trainers. For the observers waiting, it probably felt like a long time, but for those involved, the time flew by. However, the interaction lasted longer than we expected, so we were satisfied. After getting out of the water, we were told to return to the room where we had watched the video before changing. The air-conditioned room was cold...
11歳の娘のみアドベンチャースイムに参加。(そちらに書込済)
14歳の息子と我々夫婦は11時からのドルフィンツアーに参加した。
受付は9時の娘と一緒に済ませていたので(このとき英文の誓約書にサインした)
10時45分にまた集合場所へ。11時半近くになってビデオを見るために2階に移動。
日本語と英語の部屋に分かれてビデオを見る。
1グループ10名ほどで5グループに分かれて、更衣室とロッカーのある場所へ移動。
そこでライフベストを自分で選ぶ。日本女性はジュニア、ExtraSmall、SmallSizeで十分。
普段Lサイズの妻がExtraSmallがぴったりだと喜んでいた・・
ベストを着たらプールに移動。日陰もテントもなく、見学者の娘は暑くて参っていた。
見学者は帽子は必需品、日傘があるともっと楽。日陰は涼しいので。
1グループに1頭のイルカ。プールの深い場所の時には日本語のガイドさんが同伴なので
日本語で説明してくれ安心。その他の時は、片言の日本語ができるインストラクターのみ。
ほとんどが動作を教えるものなので、そんなに不便ではないがお互いに言葉が通じず
もどかしい思いで説明している。パニクってしまうとわけがわからない感じ。
深い場所では水中マスクを付けて、水の中のイルカの動きを観察する。
ライフベストを着けているので絶対に沈まないので足を動かす必要はない。
ただまっすぐに立っていると姿勢が安定するが、つい立ち泳ぎのつもりで足を動かすと
移動してしまって、一定の場所にいられなくなってしまう。
またベストが大きすぎると前へ後ろへ動いて安定感がないようだ。
参加者が作った円の内側をイルカが泳ぎ、背中を触らせてくれる。
きれいな円でないと、イルカが変な方向にそれてしまうので
等間隔のきれいな円を作ることが大事なようだ。
ひっくり返ったイルカのムナビレにつかまり、ほんの数メートルを泳ぐ。気持ちいい!
イルカとのキスや触れ合い、調教師の気分を味わったり・・
待っていた見学者にとってはけっこう長い時間と思えただろうが、当事者にとっては
あっという間に過ぎた時間だった。でも思っていたよりは長い接触だったので満足。
水から上がると着替える前に先ほどのビデオを見た部屋に戻れと言われた。
クーラーのきいた部屋では寒くて・・ なかなか説
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/04 |
Reviewed by: つんちゃん
I definitely want to interact with dolphins! For our family, who gets motion sickness, this is a dream come true to swim with dolphins without getting seasick. My 11-year-old daughter participated in the 9 AM Discovery Swim (without transportation). (The others joined at 11 AM.) We left the Marriott Hotel by taxi at 7:30 AM to check in by 8 AM. We arrived 30 minutes early, and the fare was about $46.
We waited in front of the counter from 8 AM, but the counter didn't open until just before 9 AM. The family started watching the explanatory video well after 9:30 AM. So, don't mind waiting leisurely! ← This is advice for everyone.
We entered the pool in groups of 10 to 14, divided into three groups. My daughter's Japanese group was on the sunny side, which was nice, but the water was still cold. We gave commands to the dolphins, petted their backs, and kissed them. We spent more time in the pool than I expected. My daughter had a happy smile, so I was satisfied!
Since we were at the farthest spot from the observers, I could only take small photos with my own camera. I wonder if I could have captured better shots with a good zoom camera. If we were closer to the observers, the shots would have been taken from behind, making nice shots difficult. The observers were under a tent, so it wasn't hot, and they could sit on benches with steps.
Knowing there were few changing rooms, I hurried to the changing room as soon as we got out of the water. I secured a spot! I quickly changed after taking a cold water shower. Those who were taking their time were shivering, waiting for a changing room to open. (I dashed!) Since this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I decided to buy the DVD.
It includes individual kiss shots with each dolphin for everyone in the group, but the time my daughter appeared was really short, so the price for the necessary footage was quite high! I didn't bring a video camera, and it was impossible to capture from that angle anyway, so I have no regrets about the purchase. At 11 AM, the other three families participated in the dolphin tour. To be continued there.
とにかくイルカと触れ合ってみたい!
乗り物酔い家族にとって、船酔いせずにイルカと泳げると言うユメのような企画。
11歳の娘のみ9時のディスカバリー・スイム(送迎なし)に参加。(他は11時)
8時半までに受付とのことで、7時半にマリオットホテルをタクシーで出発。
予定より早く30分で到着した。料金は46ドルほどだった。
8時から窓口前で待っていたが、結局窓口が開いたのは9時少し前。
家族同伴で説明ビデオを見始めたのは、9時半をとっくに過ぎてから。
のんびり待つのを苦にしないように!←これは皆様へのアドバイス
1グループに10~14名、3グループに分かれてプールに入る。
娘の日本人グループは日向側だったのでまだよかったが、それでも水は冷たい。
イルカに指示を出したり、イルカの背中をなでたり。イルカとのキス。
思ったよりは長い時間プールに入っていた。楽しそうな娘の笑顔だったので満足!
見学者からは一番遠い場所での体験だったので、自前のカメラでは小さくしか撮影できなかった。
望遠のきくいいカメラなら撮れたかな
見学者から近い場所だと逆に背中側からの撮影になるのでやっぱりナイスショットは難しいかと・・
見学者はテントの下にいたので暑くはなく、段差のあるベンチに座っていられる。
更衣室が少ないと知っていたので、水から上がったら急いで更衣室へ。場所確保!
冷たい水のシャワーをあびてすぐに着替える。
のんびりしていた子は震えて更衣室が空くのを待っていた。(とにかくダッシュ!)
二度とない経験なので思い切ってDVDを購入した。
グループ全員個々のイルカとのキスショットが入っていて、自分の娘が映っていた時間は
ほんと~に短い時間だったので、必要な映像に対する料金としてはバリ高!
ビデオを持参していなかったし、あのアングルでの撮影はもとから無理なので
購入したことには悔いはない。
11時からは他の3人の家族がドルフィンツアーに参加。つづきはそちらへ
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my family on December 28. I was hoping to see whales since it was said that they were spotted the day before, but unfortunately, we didn't see any. While it is a bit pricey for just a lunch cruise, the food was warm and not bad. My daughter loved the bread and ate three pieces. Since the main course is not a meal, you can't expect the same level of service from the staff as you would in a restaurant. There were times when we ran out of water or the dessert plates were missing.
The best part of this tour is that if you don't see any whales, they give you a reboarding ticket, although the meal is not included. If you participate early in your stay, it should be easier to plan for a reboarding.
By the way, the boarding location for the cruise is near the Aloha Tower Marketplace, which is convenient for shopping after the cruise.
12月28日に家族で参加しました。前日は鯨が見られたと言う事なので、期待していましたが、残念ながら鯨は見れませんでした。ただのランチクルーズとしてはちょっと高価ですが、食事は暖かく悪くありません。娘はパンがおいしいと3個も食べてました。メインが食事ではないので、レストランと同等のサービスはスタッフに期待できません。水が無くなったり、デザートの取り皿が無くなったりと言う事があります。
このツアーの一番良いところは、鯨が見られなかった時は、食事はつきませんが再乗船券をくれる事です。滞在の早いうちに参加すれば、最乗船の予定も立てやすいと思います。
因みに、クルーズの乗船場所は、そばにアロハタワー・マーケットプレイスがあり、クルーズ後の買い物にも便利です。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family with our 2-year-old and 4-year-old children. I had heard rumors that the waters in Hawaii are not very clear and that there aren't many fish, so I didn't have high expectations, but we enjoyed it more than I anticipated. The kids seemed to imagine a colorful world like in the movie "Finding Nemo," but the underwater scenery in Hawaii is closer to a monochrome world. Still, we had a great time, and seeing a large turtle swimming gracefully and small fish swimming in schools became the biggest memories of this trip.
As mentioned in another comment, the shuttle boat to the submarine might be a bit tough for those who are prone to seasickness.
The staff's responses were generally good, but I noticed some rather cold reactions towards tourists who didn't follow the manual, which brought down the mood. For instance, an Asian family trying to take a family photo at the designated spot was pushed away with the force of "You can't take photos here!" and when I removed my earphones inside the submarine, I was repeatedly asked, "Can you speak English? Those who can't speak English should wear earphones."
2歳、4歳の子供と共に家族で参加しました。
ハワイの海は透明度が高くない上、あまり魚も居ないという噂を聞いていたのであまり期待していなかった事もあり、予想以上に楽しめました。
子供達は映画の”ニモ”に出てくるようなカラフルな世界を想像していたようですが、ハワイの海中は、モノクロの世界に近いです。それでもずいぶんと楽しみ、大きなカメが悠然と泳いでいる姿や、小さな魚が群れて泳いでいる姿は、今回の旅行での最大の思い出となったようです。
別の方のコメントにもあるとおり、潜水艦までの送迎船は船酔いしやすい方にはちょっと辛いかもしれません。
スタッフの方々の対応は概ね良いものでしたが、マニュアルどおりに動かない観光客には、随分と冷ややかな対応をしているのを見かけ、テンションが下がりました。
(記念撮影の場所でそのまま家族写真を撮ろうとしたアジア系の大家族が「この場所で撮るのはダメ!」と突き飛ばすぐらいの勢いで押しやられたり、潜水艦内でイヤホンを途中で外して居たら「あなたは英語が話せるんですか?英語が話せない人はイヤホンをするように」としつこく何度も言われたり・・・。)
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/01/01 |
Reviewed by: shinji
We participated in the morning with a pickup service as a couple.
On the way to the destination, we passed by Hanauma Bay and enjoyed the stunning ocean views. After arriving, we had a brief explanation of the Sea Life Park, and then we put on jackets and moved to the area with the dolphins. Since there were many participants besides us, we were divided into groups, and our group had about eight members.
We became closer to the dolphins than we expected. We touched their smooth bodies, gave them kisses, and watched them jump up close, which was a rare experience we had never had before. Although it was an extra charge, the staff took photos and sold them to us. After the session, we changed and had free time.
During the free time, we enjoyed watching the feeding of turtles, seals, and sea lions. The ocean views were quite beautiful, so we took a lot of pictures. I think the free time was longer than the Dolphin Adventure time.
By the way, more than 60% of the participants were Japanese. I noticed at least three Japanese staff members in the Sea Life Park.
I am very grateful for this valuable experience. Thank you very much.
カップルで朝一番に送迎付で参加しました。
到着までにハナウマ湾を通過し、海側の絶景の景色を楽しむ
ことができました。到着後、簡単なシーライフパークの説明の後、
ジャケットを着用して、イルカのいる所に移動します。
私達以外にもたくさんの参加者がいたのでグループ分けをし、
私達のグループは8名くらいだったと思います。
イルカとは予想以上に親しくなれました。
ツルツルの体にさわったり、キスをしたり、
身近でジャンプを見れたり、今までに経験のない貴重な
体験ができました。
有料ですが、スタッフが写真を撮って、販売してくれます。
終了後は着替えて、自由行動になります。
自由行動では、カメやアザラシ、アシカの餌付けなどを見て
楽しみました。海側の景色がかなりきれいだったので、写真
をたくさん撮りました。ドルフィンアドベンチャーの時間より、
自由行動の時間の方が長かったと思います。
ちなみに参加者の約6割以上は日本人でした。
シーライフパーク内の日本人スタッフは確認できただけで3人いました。
とても貴重な体験ができたので大変感謝しています。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/12/30 |
Reviewed by: きー&つか
We participated in the 9 AM session with a friend and their child. As mentioned in other experiences, the kids got seasick on the cruiser and ended up vomiting in the submarine (there are paper bags provided). However, they quickly became excited when they saw the underwater world! We were able to see sea turtles multiple times and even saw sharks under the boat.
While there weren't as many types of fish as in an aquarium, it was still more enjoyable for adults than we had imagined. From the second floor of the cruiser, we could see the ocean floor and were moved by the beauty of the marine blue!
After the tour, there was a shuttle service back to the hotel, and we could choose to stop by a coral factory (if I remember correctly) or disband at the location. Initially, it was stated that there would be no shuttle service outside the Waikiki area, but when I wrote down our hotel (Ala Moana Hotel), the pickup time was provided, so I wasn't sure if there would be a shuttle or not. I emailed to ask and received a reply the next day, which was very reassuring (in the end, there was a pickup).
We had the standard option, so we were supposed to listen to the Japanese explanation through headphones, but the kids were so excited that we ended up not listening to it at all. We also took advantage of the free child policy, and it truly created wonderful memories!
友人親子と4人で9時の回に参加。
体験談にもありましたが、途中のクルーザーに子供たちが酔ってしまい潜水艦では嘔吐してしまいました(紙袋が置いてあります)でもすぐに潜水した海の中を見て大興奮!!海亀も何度も見れ、船の下のサメも見ることができました。
水族館のようなたくさんの魚の種類はいないですが、大人も想像していたよりは楽しめました。
クルーザーの2階からは海の底も見れ、マリンブルーの美しさに感動しました!!
終了後はホテルまでの送迎もあり、他には珊瑚工場(だったでしょうか?)に寄るか、そのまま現地で解散か選択できますよ。
それから最初に申し込んだ時にワイキキ地区以外は送迎がないようにかいてありましたが、利用ホテル(アラモアナホテル)を書き込むとピックアップの時間が出るので、送迎があるのかないのかわからず、メールで質問すると翌日には返事を頂きとても安心できました(結局ピックアップはありました)
私たちはスタンダードだったのでヘッドフォンで日本語説明を聞くようになっていましたが、子供たちも興奮ではしゃいでいたので結局それも聞かなかったです。
これで子供無料制度も利用させて頂き、本当にいい思い出ができました!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/12/27 |
Reviewed by: つやパイ
The dolphins were amazing.
We kissed them, stroked their smooth skin, swam while holding onto their fins, and watched them jump through our goggles. They were so cute.
At the end, when they flipped over and wiggled their fins to say goodbye, it was incredibly adorable.
I definitely want to go see them again.
イルカちゃん、最高でした。
キスをしたり、ツルツルの皮膚をなぜたり、
ひれにつかまって泳いだり、
ジャンプするところを水中メガネで見たり、
とってもカワイかったです。
最後に、裏返ってひれをプルプルさせて
バイバイするところは最高にカワイイです。
絶対に、また会いに行きたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/12/26 |
Reviewed by: たつのすけ
I went with my husband, and I had been wanting to visit Sea Life Park ever since I saw it on a TV show about Hawaii. I was looking for optional tours, and although there was a package tour available from a major travel agency, it was $22 cheaper per person to use Alan's services.
If you're planning to participate, it's better to wear your swimsuit from the hotel! I changed after arriving, but there wasn't enough time, and I ended up making the other participants wait (I apologize for that).
There were Japanese staff members, so communication in Japanese was fine.
The dolphins are incredibly cute! Being able to touch and swim with them was the best part. However, the time felt really short, and I wished I could have spent more time swimming with them.
I brought my own camera, but I couldn't take any photos at all. The staff took pictures and there was a DVD available, but the DVD was expensive, so I bought individual photos instead. They turned out to be pretty good shots, so they will serve as nice memories.
At the beginning of the Dolphin Adventure, there was a show, but I didn't realize it was happening and only saw a little bit of it. I think it would have been better if they had provided the show times and an explanation of the facility at the start.
Since I won't be able to swim with dolphins for a while, this has become a wonderful memory.
旦那と一緒に行ったのですが、以前シーライフパークをTVのハワイロケでやっていて一回行って見たいなと思いオプショナルツアーを探していました。今回利用したパッケージツアーの某大手旅行代理店でもあったのですが、それ比べ、一人当たり$22も安かったので、アランを利用しました。
もし参加を予定している人は水着はホテルから着ていったほうがいいですよ!今回、到着してから着替えたのですが、時間がなく他の参加者を待たせてしまう感じになってしまいました。(申し訳ない)
スタッフは日本人もいて日本語でOK。
なんと言ってもイルカがめちゃかわいい~。触ったり泳いだりできるなんて最高です。それの一言かな~。でも時間がすごーく短く感じました。もっと一緒に泳いでいたかったです。
写真は持っていったけど、全く取れませんでした。スタッフが写してくれた写真とDVDがありますが、DVDは高かったので、写真を一枚ずつ買いました。なかなか良いショットだったので記念にはなるかなあという感じです。
最初のドルフィンアドベンチャーのところで、ショーをやるのですが、ショーをやっていることがわからず、ちょっとしか見れませんでした。最初にショーの時間と館内の説明とかがあるともっと良いと思いました。
当分イルカとは泳げないので、良い思い出になりました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/12/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated alone, but I had a great time. The local staff were also very accommodating. The sea was beautiful since I joined the first session in the morning.
一人での参加でしたが、楽しめました。
現地スタッフの対応もよかったです。
海も朝一番の参加だったから綺麗でした。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2005/12/19 |
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