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Oahu Shark Dive & Cage-Free Pelagic Swim Tour - Ocean Outfitters Hawaii

Amazing time

Reviewed by: Kara

It was so great to learn alot about the sharks and their environment with a crew that you can tell takes great care for the land.

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Packages: North Shore Shark Snorkeling Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/12/30
Activity Date: 2023/10/16

South Maui Whale Watching Cruise aboard Quicksilver Catamaran [Nov-Apr]

Whales Galore

Reviewed by: Charles Porter

We had mild expectations due to my wife's previous whale watching trip.
This visit exceeded our expectations. The captain was very informative and kept us on our toes with whale sightings. W e had a great time for our party of 5.

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Packages: [10:30 AM] Mid-Morning Whale Watch Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/30
Activity Date: 2023/12/23

ホエールウォッチ 最大80名乗りのカタマラン船!ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き<ワイキキ送迎可/12/1~3/31>

I couldn't see any whales, but it was a very enjoyable cruise. クジラは見れなかったが、とても楽しいクルーズでした

Reviewed by: つばさ

On December 10th, I participated with my wife and our two sons, aged 0 and 3. At that time, the dolphin interaction at Sea Life Park was closed for renovations, and the other dolphin tours featured snorkeling with dolphins, which would be difficult with our young children, so we chose this option. I had heard that in December, if luck was on our side, we might see whales, so I was just hoping to see some dolphins or whales, but we were able to see dolphins, which made me very satisfied. Additionally, the boat played some lively music, and we could enjoy a few drinks, which added to the sense of adventure.

12月10日に0歳、3歳の息子と、妻と私の4人で参加しました。
当時はシーライフパークのイルカ触れ合いは改装で中止しており、他のイルカツアーはシュノーケリングでイルカと泳げるのがウリで、0,
3歳児を連れては難しいためこちらに参加しました。
12月は運が良ければクジラが見られるとのことだったので、イルカやクジラが見られればいいなという程度でしたが、無事イルカが見られてとても満足です。
また、船は結構イケイケな音楽がかかって、お酒が何杯か飲めるので、非日常感が味わえました。

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Packages: 午後プラン<送迎付き>
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/30
Activity Date: 2023/12/10

Premium Sunset Cruise with 4-Course Dinner, Cocktails & Seasonal Whale Watching

Super Fun!

Reviewed by: fun time friend

The weather we had was slightly less than perfect but we had an absolute blast with the crew, and we even got to see a few whales. All around a good time

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Packages: [5:00 PM] Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise [Apr 16th- Dec 14th]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/30
Activity Date: 2023/12/28

シーライフパーク・ハワイ イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン 海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内<送迎付きプランあり>

A fun-filled experience where you can play with dolphins. イルカと遊べる盛りだくさんの体験

Reviewed by: ヒナプリンス

You can interact with dolphins a lot, touching and playing with them. However, the price is a bit high for the experience time, and although they probably explained about the dolphins' ecology, I was disappointed that I couldn't understand much due to my English skills. At Sea Life Park, there are staff who speak Japanese and guided us to the experience venue, so I wish there had been someone who could provide explanations in Japanese during the experience.

イルカとたっぷり触れ合い、たくさん触ったり遊んだりすることが出来ます。ただ体験時間に対して金額は高めであることと、多分イルカの生態のことなどを説明してくれているのですが、自分の英語力ではあまり理解することが出来なかったのが残念でした。シーライフパークには日本語を喋れるスタッフもいて、体験会場までは誘導してくれたので、体験中も日本語で解説してくれる人がいたら良いなと思いました。

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Packages: 水中でイルカと触れ合い遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エキスプロレーション<11:00/送迎付き>
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/12/29
Activity Date: 2023/10/16

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Fun trip on Ke Kai Catamaran

Reviewed by: Shital Lakhani

Loved this funky yellow catamaran. The people were very helpful. It was my 2 nd time snorkeling and was really nervous about swimming in the ocean. Dillan was great life guard also gave me an extra float so that I feel more secure.
The views the music the drinks and the people were fantastic on this catamaran.
I would highly recommend this tour.
Only recommendation is to probably do the morning cruise as we spotted only 1 sea turtle which was very still. At the very bottom of the ocean floor and extremely few fishes.
Infact we saw more fishes at the sand box.
I would highly recommend it because we had a blast in this trip. It was my husbands 50th birthday and he loved it.

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Packages: [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/12/28
Activity Date: 2023/12/25

Family-Friendly Waikiki Friday Night Fireworks Cruise & Glass Bottom Boat Tour

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/12/24
Activity Date: 2023/12/22

野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ たっぷり3時間のシュノーケルで満喫 <ランチ&アルコール2杯付き/送迎付きor現地集合>

Cheerful cruising! 陽気なクルージング!

Reviewed by: ぴかちゃん

We participated with two friends and two 3-year-olds, making a total of six people.

It was a fun cruise accompanied by cheerful music. Depending on the day, it might be a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some medication beforehand. We were able to see many dolphins, and both adults and children were very excited.

Although it was my first time participating in dolphin watching and snorkeling, my friends, who have been multiple times, said it was a relatively relaxed tour and snorkeling experience. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to enjoy floating while being held and was happily watching the underwater world with the snorkeling mask we brought.

When we participated, it seemed there were no Japanese speakers, but we were treated kindly, which made us feel at ease.

友人夫婦と3歳児2人、合わせて6人で参加しました。

陽気な音楽ともに楽しいクルージングでした。
日によるかもしれませんが、乗り物酔いに弱い方は酔い止めを飲んで参加した方が良いかもしれません。
イルカも沢山見ることが出来き、大人も子供達も大興奮でした。

投稿者はドルフィンウォッチングやシュノーケリングは初参加でしたが、複数回経験のある友人夫婦は比較的のんびりとしたツアーやシュノーケリングだと言っていました。
3歳の娘も抱えられながら気持ちよさそうに浮いたり、持参した水中箱メガネで楽しそうに海中を眺めていました。

私達が参加した時は日本語を話せる方はみえなかったようですが、親切に接して頂けたので安心しました。

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Packages: 送迎付きプラン コオリナ地区
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/24
Activity Date: 2023/12/14

West Oahu Dolphin Watch & Reef Snorkel Tour with Ocean Activities - Iruka Hawaii

Getting in the water with wild dolphins!

Reviewed by: L.S. Yamanaka

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My morning with Iruka Hawaii's dolphin swim and snorkel was nothing short of absolutely perfect. From start to finish, every moment on the water was just fantastically fun!

The boat was a pleasantly spacious and comfortable, and the crew was incredibly helpful and impressively knowledgeable about dolphins. Their expertise added a whole new layer of appreciation to the experience~

Snorkeling twice was a highlight, and I spotted a bunch of fish and turtles, but the real showstopper was seeing bottlenose dolphins gliding beneath us. It was definitely something I will never forget :)

We also got great views of Hawaiian spinner dolphins from the boat, and I can't describe just how adorable it is when you see them jumping and spinning out of the water. Definitely glad I had my phone camera ready!

Lunch was simple yet delicious, hitting the spot perfectly, and the availability of snacks was a great way to stay fueled for the adventure.

And a massive shoutout for the provided transportation from Waikiki to Waianae since it is almost an hour drive, and I wouldn't have been able to get out there any other way.

Can't wait to go again!!!

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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and leaving a 5-star review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time on our boat and saw so much wildlife! Come back soon! Mahalo

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2023/12/22

2-Hour Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali with Sea Maui Including Snacks & Open Bar [Dec-Apr]

Great excursion.

Reviewed by: Mindyandken

Crew went out of their way to ensure we saw whales. They were very knowledgeable and answered questions

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Packages: 11:00 AM Whale Watch Sail
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/12/19
Activity Date: 2023/12/17

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Great Snorkeling Tour from Waikiki

Reviewed by: Shuyi

Convenient location, friendly crew and family friendly

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Packages: [2024] Standard Package with Drinks Included
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/18
Activity Date: 2023/11/23

ホエールウォッチ 最大80名乗りのカタマラン船!ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き<ワイキキ送迎可/12/1~3/31>

I went whale watching. ホエールウォッチングに行ってきました。

Reviewed by: あいも

My husband and I, along with our daughter and her husband and our grandchild, participated. At first, we couldn't see any whales, but later on, we were able to see whales, and there were also many dolphins swimming around. We all had a wonderful time together as a family. We would definitely like to participate again. There were restrooms on the boat, and we could also enjoy some beer. The travel time was short, and we had a very enjoyable experience. Thank you.

私たち夫婦、娘夫婦と孫で参加させて頂きました。
最初のうちは、なかなかクジラを見れなかったのですが、後半クジラも見れて、イルカもたくさん泳いでました。
家族皆んなで楽しい時間を過ごしました。
また是非、参加したいです。
船の中にはトイレもありますし、ビールも飲めました。
移動時間も短いし、とても楽しい時間を過ごしました。
ありがとうございます。

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Packages: 午前プラン<送迎付き>
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/17
Activity Date: 2023/12/12

Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

Perfect activity!

Reviewed by: Megan O

We had 6 adults and 2 toddlers, this was the perfect activity for all of us to do. Short enough, interesting and interactive.

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Packages: Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/17
Activity Date: 2023/11/26

アトランティス潜水艦ツアー ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー <ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発/日本語ナレーション(要事前ダウンロード)>

Journey to the Bottom of the Sea 海底の旅

Reviewed by: mai

Headphones and MP3 pre-download are essential! Since I stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village, it was great that the meeting place was nearby. It was a valuable experience to go underwater in a submarine.

イヤフォンとmp3の事前ダウンロード必須!
Hilton Hawaiian village宿泊だったので、待ち合わせ場所が近くて良かったです。
潜水艦で海の中へ入る貴重な経験でした

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アロハ!
レビューを共有していただきありがとうございます。アトランティスアドベンチャーズで海の100フィート以上の深さを探検して楽しんでいただけたと聞いて嬉しいです!お言葉に感謝いたします。

将来的に私たちの潜水艦のいずれか、またはアトランティスクルーズのマジェスティックに乗って、再びアトランティスの冒険をお楽しみいただけることを心より願っています。水中の旅、サンセットクルーズ、または季節のクジラ観察クルーズなどがあります。

ぜひ、#atlantishawaiiで私たちをソーシャルメディアでフォローしてください。アフイホウ(次回まで)。

Aloha !
Thank you for sharing your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring over 100 feet under the sea with Atlantis Adventures! We appreciate your kind words.

We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise.

Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).

  • 魚の群れ

  • 艦内

  • 魚に会える

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Packages: 基本プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/12/16
Activity Date: 2023/12/12

Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!

Most Amazing

Reviewed by: Questing Beast

Fun and exciting. Nice view of the ocean and beaches. Saw lots of fish, a green turtle, an eel, and amazing coral. Staff was very knowledgeable. Of the two glass bottom trips I took, this was by far my favorite. was the one with the most fish.

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Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/12/13
Activity Date: 2023/12/11

イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

I was able to see dolphins and whales. イルカとクジラが見れました。

Reviewed by: いのあ

I was able to see dolphins and whales swimming and playing freely from the boat, which made me feel connected to nature. Unfortunately, I could only see a few dolphins and turtles from underwater due to timing, but I enjoyed the experience nonetheless, understanding that it's a natural occurrence.

The water was warm, but it got cold once I got out, so I quickly changed. I'm glad I prepared a change of clothes and something to wear over it.

I was really happy to feel that Maki, who attended to us, was making an effort to entertain us.

For those who want to see dolphins and turtles up close, I recommend scuba diving.

自由に泳いだり、遊んだりしているイルカ、クジラを船から見れて、自然を感じれました。
タイミングで、水中からのイルカ、亀は少ししか見れず残念でしたが、自然な物だし、仕方ないと
遊びを楽しみました。
水中は暖かかったですが、あがると寒く
すぐに着替えました。
着替えと、羽織る物を用意していったのが幸いでした。

アテンドしてくれた、マキさんが楽しませようとしてくれるのが充分伝わり、嬉しかったです。

イルカや、亀を存分に見たい人、できる人はスキューバをオススメします。

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Aloha Inoa,
Thank you for your flexibility in joining us at the university due to the maintenance of the dolphin school's boat.
Currently, there are surprisingly many cold days during Hawaii's rainy season. Thank you for mentioning the cold weather precautions.
It is now the season when the whales arrive in Hawaii from Alaska. December marks the beginning of whale season, and I'm glad to hear you were able to see them.
Please join us again when you are in Hawaii. We look forward to seeing you!

Mahalo!

Aloha いのあ様
この度はイルカ中学の船がメンテナンスになり、急遽大学へご参加いただいたことと思います。
柔軟に対応してくださりありがとうございました。
今、ハワイの雨季は意外と寒い日が多いです。寒さ対策について記載していただきありがとうございます。
ちょうど鯨たちがアラスカからハワイへ到着する季節となりました。12月は鯨シーズンの始まりです。見れたとのこと嬉しく思います。
ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはぜひまたご参加くださいね。お待ちしています。

Mahalo!

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Packages: 送迎付きプラン ※2023年までのご参加
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/12/13
Activity Date: 2023/12/05

Lanai Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watch Cruise with Lunch - PacWhale Eco Adventures

Such a fun and beautiful trip!

Reviewed by: Vicky

We had so much fun during our Lanai trip. We saw whales, and dolphins on the way there and our way back to the harbor. The snorkeling was great and the staff were so caring and knowledgeable! The lunch was also a highlight for me, I wasn’t expecting such a nice spread. I cannot recommend it enough, it was truly worth it.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/12
Activity Date: 2023/12/09

シーライフパーク・ハワイ イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン 海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内<送迎付きプランあり>

A valuable experience 貴重な体験

Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き♪

We participated as a family with our 6-year-old daughter. Seeing the dolphins swim and jump according to the trainer's commands right in front of us was incredibly exciting for her. We also had the opportunity to touch the dolphins, which was a very valuable experience. The photo with the dolphins captured the best smiles!

6歳の娘連れで家族で参加しました。
目の前でイルカが調教師の指示通りに泳いだり飛んだりする光景を見れて娘も大興奮。
イルカに触れさせてもらうことも出来、とても貴重な体験が出来ました。
イルカとのツーショットも最高の笑顔でした!

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Packages: 水中でイルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター<11:00/送迎付き>
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/10
Activity Date: 2023/11/18

2.5-Hour Turtle Snorkel Sail Tour from Waikiki Beach - Cold Brew Coffee, Snacks & One Drink Included

Do it!

Reviewed by: Jharm

Our family tried to avoid spending too much money on our Hawaii vacation. But since swimming and snorkeling in the heavenly water is something we all love and can agree on we decided to find a snorkel boat tour. Soo glad we did! The Mana Kai crew were fun, helpful and comforting. We saw so many fish and turtles. It was an awesome experience and would do it again in a heart beat!

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Packages: Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/10
Activity Date: 2023/12/08

ウミガメシュノーケリング モアナ号 広々快適な大型カタマラン船でリラックス!アルコール含むドリンク購入可 貸切プランあり<3時間/英語/ケワロ湾発>

I didn't understand Japanese at all. 日本語は全くでしたね

Reviewed by: yoshiki&tomomi

Let's join this tour with an open mind, haha!

First, the staff arrived about 20 minutes late from the meeting time! Well, since the other participants didn't complain, I'll take it as a good sign.

Also, once we got on the boat, there was a long explanation, but it was all in English! (By the way, the email we received right before also came in English, so I used a translation app to understand the content.)

Anyway, after listening to the explanation, we dove in! We saw so many turtles, it was amazing!

On the way back, we even encountered dolphins. It would have been perfect if I understood English, but I still had a great time!

このツアーはおおらかな気持ちで参加しましょう笑
まず、集合時間から20分ぐらい遅れでスタッフさん登場!まぁ他の参加者の方も文句は言ってなかったので良しとします
あと、船に乗ってから説明が長々とありましたが、全部英語!(ちなみに直前に来る案内メールも英語なので翻訳アプリで訳して内容理解しました)
まぁなんとなく説明も聞いてからのダイブ!
亀はこれでもかっ!ってぐらいに会えました。
あと、帰りの船でイルカにも遭遇
英語さえわかれば最高!じゃなくても楽しめました!

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Packages: 通常プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/12/10
Activity Date: 2023/12/08

Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

Fun

Reviewed by: Kara

Our kids had a blast, not sure if I would do this if I had older kids / adults, as the views were okay!

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Aloha Kara! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Atlantis Adventures' submarine tour with us. We love hearing about our guests experiences, and we are happy you and your keiki (children) had a memorable one. We hope we have the pleasure of hosting you again. Mahalo for taking the time to write a review!

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Packages: Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/12/09
Activity Date: 2023/10/14

North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Scary amazing!

Reviewed by: Kara

Facing my fear was so worth it, the experience was so thrilling and the sharks are so cute once your up close!

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Packages: Shark Cage Dive
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/12/09
Activity Date: 2023/10/14

Premium Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watching, Lunch Buffet & Drinks - Ocean Joy Cruises

West Side!

Reviewed by: Kara

Gorgeous crystal clear water the entire boat ride. Pack your sunscreen though the sun was hot!!

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Packages: Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/12/09
Activity Date: 2023/10/14

Dolphin Quest Oahu - Family-Friendly Dolphin Swim Experiences at the Kahala Hotel & Resort

Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

My son had a blast here. Expensive but hey the dolphins are too cute!

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Packages: 25-min Dolphin Encounter
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/09
Activity Date: 2023/10/13

Waikiki Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour with One Drink | 2-Hour Morning Adventure aboard Moana Catamaran

Beautiful Experience

Reviewed by: Kara

The Hawaii water is so clear! We got to see cute turtles and so many colorful fish.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2023/12/09
Activity Date: 2023/10/01

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Great Fun!

Reviewed by: Rich(Lawrence KS)

I was not sure what to expect but I was very pleased with this experience. The crew was very pleasant, patient and knowledgable. They were very patient with some older guests and made sure they were safe and comfortable.
We ended up meeting several other boats so we had a lot of plankton for the Manta. Those beautiful fish did not disappoint! Although touching the manta is prohibited, they come close enough to touch! Bring your underwater camera for some great pictures and video memories!

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Packages: Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/12/06
Activity Date: 2023/12/04

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

Overall, I’m glad I participated. 総合的には参加してよかった

Reviewed by: 梅昆布茶

I was very grateful for the detailed explanations and precautions provided by the Japanese guide for activities that could be life-threatening if one missteps, such as being in the ocean. However, I was strictly lectured about the cultural differences between Hawaii (America) and Japan, mainly regarding the tipping culture and the quality of service.

I am already aware of these differences and do not expect the same level of service as in Japan while abroad. I understand that some participants may not grasp these concepts, but the way it was conveyed felt quite condescending, almost as if the guide was ashamed of Japanese people. I understand the sentiment, but it was uncomfortable. It would have been better to casually say something like, "Please leave your tips here at the end. Feel free to ask if you have any questions," rather than raising one's voice and dragging out the explanation.

Additionally, during the dolphin watching from the boat, when the dolphins were only visible in the distance, the guide said to the Japanese guests (not us), "You've seen them, right? Hurry back to your seats!" which left a bad taste in my mouth. We participated to see the dolphins, after all. Perhaps it was due to concerns about seasickness? Again, I thought the delivery could have been better.

On a positive note, the explanations about the ecology of sea turtles and dolphins, as well as the advice for dolphin swimming, were very helpful and appreciated. Thanks to that, I was able to jump in without hesitation and saw both dolphins and honu.

Regarding the activity plan, I was looking forward to snorkeling, SUP, and water slides besides dolphin swimming, but the time was very short, and we couldn't do SUP, which was disappointing, though I understand it was due to the schedule. It felt like a bonus. If given another opportunity, I plan to participate in these marine activities with dedicated time.

While I have shared many critiques, I want to emphasize that we did not experience seasickness thanks to effective medication, and we were able to encounter dolphins and honu, which was very moving, so I am glad we participated. The staff, aside from the aforementioned issues, were all very friendly, cheerful, and enjoyable to be around. The photographer was also very nice and provided detailed answers about dolphin ecology. We were able to purchase many photos for just $65, which became a wonderful memory. Thank you.

Regarding tips, Japanese participants often wonder how much to give, so I’ll share my thoughts for reference. The Japanese guide mentioned that the usual tip is around 20%, with a minimum of about 10%. When we participated in other activities where we received excellent service, we each gave 25%. For those who provided exceptional service, we also give individual tips separately. For this activity, we tipped about 15% each. We also left about 10% collectively for the shuttle bus.

日本人ガイドは海という一歩間違えると命を落としかねないアクティビティでは細かな説明や注意事項を聞くのにとてもありがたかったです。が・・・
ハワイ(アメリカ)と日本の文化の違いについて厳しく説明されました。
主にチップ文化やサービスのクオリティの違いについてです。

そんなこと承知の上ですし海外にきて日本と同等のサービスなど求めておりません。
参加者の中にそれらを理解されていない方もおられるのかと存じますが、言い方がどうも・・・そんな日本人を恥と思っているような物言いで正直不快でした。気持ちは分かりますが・・・
無知な方がおられるのか知りませんが声を荒げてダラダラと説明する内容ではないですね。サラッとスマートに「チップは終わりにここにちょうだいねー。分からなければ気軽に聞いて」など一言添える程度で良いのでは?

あと、船上からのイルカウォッチングの際、遠くに小さく見える程度で皆さん一生懸命みていてやっと少し近づくと1分もたたないで「もう見たからいいでしょ!早く席に戻って!」と言っていた(私達ではない日本人客に対して)のにも気分が悪くなりました。
私たちはイルカを見るために参加しているのです。
船酔いを心配してでしょうか?やはりここでも言い方が悪いなと思ってしまいました。

しかし、ウミガメやイルカの生態についての説明や、ドルフィンスイムの際に見るためのアドバイス等はとてもためになり良かったです。
お陰様で躊躇なく飛び込むことができましたし、イルカもホヌも見れました。

アクティビティのプランについて
ドルフィンスイム以外のシュノーケルやSUPやウォータースライダーなども楽しみにしていましたが時間がとても短くてSUPまでは出来ずで残念でしたがタイムスケジュール的に仕方ないかなと。オマケみたいなものですね。
また機会があればこれらのマリンアクテビティは別でしっかり時間をとったものに参加しようと思います。

・・とここまで長々と余り良い感想はないですが。
私達は酔い止めも薬もしっかり効き船酔いすることもなく、イルカやホヌにも出会えとても感動しましたので参加して良かったと思っています。
スタッフの方も上記のこと以外はすごくフレンドリーで明るく楽しい方ばかりで良かったです。
カメラマンの方もとても良い方でイルカの生態についても質問すると詳しく教えていただけました。写真もたくさん枚数があるのに65ドルで購入できとても良い思い出となりました。ありがとうございます。


チップについでですが、日本人参加者の方々はどのくらい渡そうかと悩みますので参考までに書いておきます。
その日本人ガイドさんも普通20%位で 〜10%程度とおっしゃっており、私達も他のアクティビティに参加した際、とても良くしていただいたのでその時は25%を夫婦各々で渡しました。また特別お世話になったなと感じた人にはそれとは別で個別に渡すようにしています。今回こちらのアクティビティでは夫婦各自15%程度を。送り迎えのバスには夫婦でまとめて10%程度入れて帰りました。

Reply from activity provider

Dear Ume Kombucha,

Thank you for preparing thoroughly for your participation in Dolphin University, including measures against seasickness. We truly appreciate your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.

I apologize for any discomfort you experienced on the day, especially since you were looking forward to the event.

This has been a great opportunity for all our staff, not just the guides, to rethink and improve our communication during the tour, as well as to enhance the overall experience for our customers by considering tips and cultural differences.

I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour itself, and thank you for purchasing the photo package. If you have the chance to join us again, we would be more than happy to support you to the best of our abilities. Please feel free to reach out to us then.

Thank you very much.

梅昆布茶様
この度はイルカ大学へ船酔い対策など万全の準備をしてご参加くださったとのこと、ありがとうございました。
お忙しい中、貴重なコメントを頂き重ねて感謝申し上げます。
当日は楽しみにご参加いただいたにも関わらず不快な気持ちにさせてしまい申し訳ありませんでした。

当日のガイドだけではなく全てのスタッフが、よりお客様に寄り添い楽しんでいただけるツアーをお届けできるように、Tipや文化の違いだけではなくツアー中のコミュニケーションについて再考し改める良い機会となりました。

ツアー自体は楽しんでいただけたとのこと、写真パッケージもご購入いただきありがとうございました。
これに懲りずもしまたご参加いただける機会がありましたら全力でサポートさせていただきたく思います。その時はぜひご一報ください。

ありがとうございました。


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Posted on: 2023/12/05
Activity Date: 2023/10/10

Waikiki Turtle Snorkeling Tour on a Private Catamaran - Hawaii Ocean Charters

Great tour, great crew, everything is perfect

Reviewed by: Chen

The ship is comfy, they also provide drinks.
Snorkeling spot is great, saw sea turtles and of course a lot of fishes.
We were very lucky to see 4 spots of dolphins swimming just around us and jumping and spinning.
Great crew, very friendly and helpful.
We brought 2 babies (18 months) with us, they also had a great time, could tell from their face :)

Attending a private tour allowed us to set out immediately for the dolphins when spotted them. Will def. choose to do private tour again next time.

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Packages: Morning Private Snorkel Package (7:15AM, 9:30AM or 11:45AM)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/12/04
Activity Date: 2023/11/27

ウミガメシュノーケリング ホロカイ・カタマラン号 高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ!ソフトドリンク&スナック付き<3時間/英語/ワイキキホテル発>

I was able to see sea turtles! ウミガメもみれました!

Reviewed by: あん

First of all, I want to point out that all explanations from the reception until the end were in English. There was no broken Japanese, so those who can't speak English have to tough it out... (laughs) However, they conveyed the important parts through gestures, so I was able to understand somewhat.

Whether it was the location or just luck, we were able to see a lot of sea turtles. I left my smartphone on the boat, so I couldn't take any pictures, but having a water-resistant camera would be even better.

After snorkeling, we went sailing, and the sailing time was longer than I expected (laughs). Many people ended up feeling seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must.

That said, it was a course where we could enjoy beautiful fish, sea turtles, and the atmosphere of Hawaii on the boat, and I had a great time!

まず初めに注意して頂きたいのが、受付から解散までずっと英語での説明です。カタコト日本語とかも無いので英語ができない人は気合いで乗り切るしかありません…(笑)ただ重要な部分はジェスチャーで伝えてくれたのでなんとなくは理解することが出来ました。日本人参加者は私たち以外にいなかったので、他の参加者の方に聞くこともできませんでした…。

場所が良かったのか、運が良かったのか、ウミガメもたくさん見ることができました。スマホは船上に置いてきてしまったので撮影はできなかったのですが、水濡れOKのカメラがあるとなおいいかもしれません。

シュノーケリングが終わったあとはセーリングなのですが、セーリングの時間が思った以上に長いです(笑)船酔いしてしまう人が続出だったので、酔い止めは必須です。

とはいえ、綺麗な魚もウミガメも船上でハワイの風などの雰囲気も楽しめるコースとなっており、とても満喫出来ました!

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Posted on: 2023/12/03
Activity Date: 2023/11/10

Waikiki Snorkel with Turtles Cruise with Beers & Cocktails - Ke Kai Catamaran

Turtle Canyon Snorkle

Reviewed by: Kat

Went in November and it was a very small trip. The guides and captain were great, the equipment was well maintained, and the boat was comfortable.

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Posted on: 2023/11/28
Activity Date: 2023/11/26