Reviewed by: レジーロ
I thought we would go a bit further out to watch, but we started watching near the island. I expected to see whales as close as in the photos, but they were a bit far away, and we could only see their dorsal fins. I think there are hits and misses, but it's disappointing.
もう少し沖に出てウォッチするかと思ったら島の近くで待機してウォッチング開始。写真ほどのホェールを観れると思いきやちょっと遠い上に背鰭が見れる程度でした。当たり外れはあると思いますが残念です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
Reviewed by: チャッキー
I participated on the first day of the season. I was looking forward to it, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. It was disappointing since the kids were also looking forward to it, but I understand that it's all about luck. If I have the chance to come back in winter, I would like to try again.
シーズン初めての日に参加しました。
楽しみにしていましたがクジラを見ることができませんでした。こればっかりは運もあるので仕方がなかったのですが、子供達も楽しみにしていたので残念でした。
冬に来る機会があればリベンジしたいと思います。
Thank you for using Star of Honolulu. We are sorry that the whales did not appear. We sincerely hope you will join us again. Thank you very much for this time.
この度はスターオフホノルルをご利用いただきありがとうございました。鯨が姿を現さずに残念です。また、ぜひ乗船していただけるのを心より祈っております。今回は本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 家族割引!ホエールウォッチ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Happysachiko
Dolphins swam leisurely right beneath us. We were able to see turtles up close, and at the snorkeling point, the coral was more alive than I expected⭐︎ The staff were kind, and we enjoyed a hula dance as well. I would love to participate again.
One disappointing thing was that, despite the explanation not to use spray sunscreen because it harms the marine environment, there were customers who used it without concern. I hope that users will follow the rules to protect Hawaii's beautiful ocean.
イルカが私たちの真下でゆったりと泳いで行きました。亀も至近距離で見られたし、シュノーケルポイントでは思ったより珊瑚が生きていまいました⭐︎
スタッフの方も親切で、フラダンスも楽しませて頂きました。
また参加したいです。
一つ残念だったのは、海の環境に悪い為スプレータイプの日焼け止めは使わないで下さいという説明があったにも関わらず気にせず使われているお客様がいた事です。ハワイの美しい海を守るため、利用者にはルールを守ってもらいたいです。
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| Packages: | 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/30 |
Reviewed by: J Abernathy
The company did not state the name of the snorkel boat. My cab driver could not locate the boat and others had no idea what boat we were to go on. Later we noted in small print a reference to the name of the boat doing the cruise.
The cruise personnel were very nice but the only thing I was upset about was a mask they swapped with me that leaked. This limited the enjoyment of the snorkel experience. Otherwise I would recommend the snorkel cruIse. Sorry, I forgot the name of the boat.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/15 |
Reviewed by: とまと
It seems that the whales weren't around for about two months, but I was able to see them, and I also saw dolphins. Above all, our guide, Taka, had an incredible love for whales, and just listening to him was a lot of fun! I will definitely go again!
クジラは2月ほどではなかったらしいけど、見れたし、イルカもみれて、なんと言ってもガイドのタカさん、クジラ愛が凄くて話を聞いてるだけでも楽しかったです!また行きます!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/15 |
Reviewed by: Greentea
We drove to the port from our accommodation, but if you're going by car, be careful about parking. In Lahaina, the parking lots in the city are almost full by noon, and street parking is not allowed. There are parking lots a bit further away, but I was a bit rushed since we didn't have much time before our meeting.
Due to the boat schedule, we had a bit of a wait, but while relaxing and looking at the sea at Lahaina Harbor, it didn't bother me at all. Right in front of us were Lanai and Molokai islands.
We were the only Japanese family there, and coincidentally, a Japanese guide joined us for the trip, providing us with a personal tour. It was super lucky! Before we headed out, we learned about whale behavior and Maui Island, and soon after, we received the news of a whale sighting. The guide pointed out directions like "10 o'clock" and "2 o'clock." At first, it was difficult to spot them, but as we got used to it, we began to recognize the spots where the whales were blowing water and moving through the waves. Some mother and calf pairs even came very close to the boat, creating a huge excitement on board with cheers all around. In less than an hour, there were over 20 photo opportunities. However, unless you have a telephoto lens, you won't be able to take postcard-like pictures. It seems there are laws regarding the distance from whales, so it might be better to see them with the naked eye.
The guide specialized in whale behavior at university, and since we learned a lot before heading out, I felt like a bit of a whale expert after the tour. I was moved by the affection of the whale mother.
The guide informed us that December, when we visited, was not yet peak season, and that February is the best time. If I can go during that period, I definitely want to join the tour again. During that time, it seems there are spouts of water everywhere.
Regarding seating on the boat, we were advised to sit near the front on the first floor, as that is the best spot for whale watching. Most of the participants went up to the second floor. I realized that having a Japanese guide on board greatly enhances the enjoyment of the tour, even if you're on the same tour. If possible, please inquire about it.
Lastly, a little mishap on my part. I boarded wearing a comfortable dress, but the wind was quite strong, which was a bit embarrassing. Pants would have been the right choice. The noon tour had intense sunlight, and since there was nothing to block it out on the sea, sunscreen is essential. I applied some, but I still got quite sunburned. I took off my hat because it might fly away.
滞在先から車で港へ向かいましたが、車で行く方は駐車場に要注意です。
ラハイナは街中の駐車場は昼にはほぼ満車。路駐は出来ません。ちょっと離れると駐車場はありますが、集合時間に余裕がなかったので少し焦りました。
船の関係で、少々待ち時間が長かったのですが、ラハイナ港でのんびりと海を眺めていると全く気になりません。目の前にはラナイ島とモロカイ島が見えます。
日本人が私たち家族だけで、しかも日本人ガイドさんがたまたま予定があって同乗してくれたため専属でガイドしてくれました。超ラッキーでした!!沖に出るまでに鯨の生態やマウイ島の説明を聞いていると、すぐに鯨発見の知らせが。ガイドさんが、10時、14時の方向・・・と次々と教えてくれます。はじめは見つけることが難しかったのですが、慣れてくると潮を吹いている場所や、波間に動いている鯨の親子がわかってきます。中には、船のすぐ近くまで来てくれる親子もいて、船上は大興奮。歓声があちこちで。1時間弱の間に、20回以上はシャッターチャンスがあったかと。ただし、カメラも望遠でなければ絵葉書のような写真は撮れません。法律でクジラとの距離が決まっているようで、肉眼で見る方がよいかも。
ガイドさんが鯨の生態を大学で専門に研究している方で、沖に出るまでに色々と教えてもらっていたので、ツアー参加後はちょっとしたクジラ博士になった気分。鯨の母親の愛情に感動しました。
ガイドさんからは私たちが訪問した12月はまだピークではなく2月が最高だと教えてもらいました。もし、その時期に行けるのであれば、是非、その時期に再びツアーに参加したいと思います。その時期は、あちこちで潮が吹き回っているのだとか。
船上の席については、先頭近くの1階の椅子を勧められました。こちらが一番、鯨を見るのが適しているのだとか。ツアーのほとんどの方は2階にあがっていましたが。何につけ、日本人ガイドさんに同乗してもらえると、同じツアー参加でも楽しさが倍増だなあ、と痛感した次第。可能であれば問い合わせてみてください。
最後に、私の失敗談。楽ちんワンピースを着て乗り込んだら、風がかなりキツくて参りました。恥ずかしいことですが。パンツが正解。正午のツアーはかなり日差しもきつく、遮るものもない海上のため日焼け止めも必須です。塗っていたのですが、それでもかなり焼けました。帽子は飛ぶかもしれずで脱いでいました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
Reviewed by: そうたん
The sea was a bit rough, but I encountered many dolphins and a lot of sea turtles. It would be a waste not to go snorkeling.
ちょっと海荒れていたんですが、イルカもたくさん出会え、ウミガメもたくさん。シュノーケリングしないのもったいない。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School.
We are delighted to hear that you had the opportunity to meet many dolphins!
Please join us again when you visit Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
たくさんのイルカと出会えたようで、嬉しく思います!
ぜひまたハワイへお越しの際はご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 11:00出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/29 |
Reviewed by: あらいぐま
I made a reservation the day before. It was very convenient since I could get immediate confirmation. I went to the counter at the time indicated on the voucher (30 minutes before the start), but there was no one else there, and people started gathering about 10 minutes before. There are no chairs to wait on, and it was hot, so I think arriving about 10 minutes early is sufficient. Once we boarded the boat, we quickly saw a whale spouting water after about 10 minutes. We spotted around 10 whales before reaching Lanai Island. One whale jumped, and I could see its entire belly, but unfortunately, I couldn't take a photo, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour with plenty of whale sightings.
前日に予約しました。即時確約出来るのでとても便利でした。当時バウチャーの通りの時間(開始の30分前)にカウンターに行きましたが他に誰もいなくて10分前くらいに人が集まってきました。待つところは椅子もないし暑いので10分前くらいに行くので十分だと思います。船に乗り込み10分ほどするとすぐにくじらが塩を吹くのが見えました。ラナイ島の近くに行くまでに10頭くらいのクジラが見えました。1回だけジャンプしてお腹も全部見えましたが写真には撮れずで残念でした笑笑 くじらたくさん見られて大満足のツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: りん0321
【What I Liked】
It's not just exaggerated promotional phrases; you can really swim with the sea turtles. I was also able to see dolphins up close. The sea turtles and dolphins in the area we were taken to seemed to be quite relaxed and accustomed to humans. They were truly adorable...
Additionally, the Japanese staff were extremely kind, attentive, and helpful. I participated in a couple of other marine activity tours, but this one stood out for its exceptional kindness. I highly recommend it!
【Advice for Future Participants】
Definitely take motion sickness medication. I usually have a strong sense of balance and have never experienced seasickness, but I got quite seasick on this tour... I don't usually exercise, so swimming was very tough for me, and I think that contributed to it. In any case, it's better to take the medication, so make sure to do so!!
【気に入ったところ】
大袈裟な宣伝文句ではなく、本当にホヌといっしょに泳げるところです。イルカもかなり近いところから見ることができました。連れて行っていただいた海域のホヌやイルカは警戒心が薄く、人間に慣れている感じがしました。本当にかわいかったです……。
また、日本人スタッフの方が非常に親切で、面倒見が良く、助かりました。ほかにも2か所ほどマリンアクティビティのツアーに参加しましたが、飛び抜けて親切でした。おすすめです!
【これから参加する方へのアドバイス】
酔い止めは絶対に飲みましょう。三半規管はかなり強い方で、船酔いをしたことはなかったのですが、このツアーではしたたかに酔いました……。ふだん運動をしないので、泳ぐのが非常につらく、そのせいもあると思います。とにかく飲んで損はないので酔い止めを飲みましょう!!
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School program.
We appreciate you sharing your wonderful feedback!
As you mentioned, it's always best to take precautions against seasickness, so if you have any concerns, please do take motion sickness medication before joining us!
We hope you will join us again when you visit Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
素敵な感想を共有いただきありがとうございます!
仰る通りです!
船酔い対策はするに越したことはありません、少しでも心配な方はぜひ酔い止めを飲んでご参加ください!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Mimi
We had really high expectations, looking at the pictures and reading some of the reviews. Unfortunately, it did not turn out anything like we had expected.
The whole thing took over 6 hours, from the time we were picked up and dropped back. Mind you the actual underwater scooter experience was just 10 minutes of these 6 hours.
We were made to wait on the boat for about 3 hours and obviously lot of people got sea sick.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: まこさん
We participated as a family of five. The children were even happier than we expected, and the Japanese guide was easy to understand and kind. I was worried about the location, but I found it right away.
家族5名で参加させていただきました 期待していた以上に子供達も喜んで日本語ガイドもわかりやすく親切でした 場所が心配でしたがすぐに解りました
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| Packages: | 通常プラン<09:45/12:00/14:15出港>(2020/5/15まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/31 |
Reviewed by: まりも
I'm glad I got to see the ocean in Hawaii! I had the impression that there were many families around, and it might depend on the sea conditions, but I was a bit disappointed that there were fewer fish.
ハワイの海の中を見れてよかったです!
家族連れが多いイメージで、海のコンディションによると思うのですが、魚が少なかったのが少し残念でした。
Aloha! Thank you for your cooperation. I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you expected. Often, the ocean is completely unpredictable, and sightings of marine life vary by time. We look forward to your valuable feedback. Please feel free to share it with the team. Mahalo!
アロハ!ご協力いただきありがとうございます。あなたが期待していたほどエキサイティングではなかったと聞いて申し訳ありません。多くの場合、海はまったく予測不可能であり、水中生物の目撃は時間によって異なります。貴重なご意見をお待ちしております。ぜひチームで共有してください。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定割引】基本プラン<定員48名> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/29 |
Reviewed by: サドガシマン
I participated with my wife and two daughters, but it was quite difficult because my wife got drunk. The submarine itself is stable, but the waves while transferring from the shuttle boat to the submarine are quite intense. If you're not confident on boats, it's better to take motion sickness medication just in case. As for the tour, we were able to see sea turtles this time, and the kids were thrilled. What you can see depends on luck, though.
妻と娘二人で参加しましたが、妻が酔ってしまい大変でした。
潜水艦自体は安定しているんですが、送迎線から潜水艦に乗り移る間が水面のうねりが凄いです。
船に自信がある方以外は、念のため酔い止めを飲んで挑んだ方が良いです。
肝心のツアーですが、今回はウミガメも見れて子供達は大喜びでした。
何が見れるかは、運次第ですが。
Thank you for the review!
レビューのマハロ!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定割引】基本プラン<定員48名> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: ゆーさん
On the day of departure, I was surprised to receive an email saying, "Please change the time."
The person in charge responded sincerely, and I have no complaints about that, but I don't understand why there was a change. I felt inconvenienced by having to frequently check emails on-site and communicate regarding the schedule (like the pickup) on the day of the event.
I hope you will work to prevent this from happening again, and it would be helpful if, in the event of a change, we could resolve it with just one or two email exchanges.
出発日に、「時間変更してください」
とのメールが来てびっくりしました。
担当の方は、誠実に対応してくださり、不満はないのですが、
なぜ変更なのか分からず、当日のスケジュール(ピックアップなど)の問い合わせに、頻繁に現地でメールチェックし、やり取りをしなければならない等、煩わしさを感じた事は否めません。
二度とこのような事がないよう、再発防止に努めて頂きたいのと、
変更があった場合、一往復程度のメールやり取りで済むようにしていただけると助かります。
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィンスイム・アドベンチャー(~2019年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Jenny Y
Great experience all around. We arrived, check in process was super efficient and we got onto the boat and in the water on time. The crew was well coordinated and found the optimal spot for us to view some mantas.
We saw two total, one passing by several times and very closely (belly almost touching our light board).
Really special experience.
Thanks Sea Quest!
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| Packages: | Swim with Mantas |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: みっちゃん
It was a fun cruise thanks to the smiles of everyone at Private Dolphin Middle School and the charm of Captain "Papa." At first, we couldn't see any dolphins, but they patiently searched for us. We were able to encounter a pod of about 30 dolphins. I was very satisfied.
私立イルカ中学の皆さんの笑顔と、船長「パパ」さんの魅力で楽しいクルーズでした。はじめは、イルカに会えませんでしたが、粘り強く探してくださって。30頭ほどの群れに遭遇することができました。大満足でした。
ALOHA!!
Thank you for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School this time.
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise very much.
Also, it's truly wonderful that you were able to meet the dolphins safely.
When you visit Hawaii again, please be sure to join us.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your return.
MAHALO!!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!!
今回は、私立イルカ中学にご参加頂きありがとうございます。
クルーズをとても楽しんで頂けたようで、うれしく思います。
また、無事イルカ達にも会える事が出来たようで、本当に良かったです。
またハワイに訪れた際には、是非参加してください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: てっしー
You have plenty of time on the submarine to fully enjoy the scenery underwater. I was able to see sharks and sea turtles! (Maybe I was just lucky.) The elementary school children also seemed to have fun looking for fish. The boat before switching to the submarine swayed quite a bit, so I noticed a few people feeling seasick before the main event. I recommend taking motion sickness precautions for those who are not confident on boats.
潜水艦に乗っている時間はたっぷりあり、海の中の景色を十分楽しめます。鮫やウミガメも見れました!(運が良かったのかも。)小学生の子どもたちも魚を探したり楽しそうでした。潜水艦に乗り換える前の船が結構揺れるので、メインイベントの前に船酔いしている人もちらほら見かけました。船に自信のない人は酔い止め対策をおすすめします。
アロハ、そしてあなたの五つ星のレビューを共有していただきありがとうございます!私たちは、あなたが海の100フィート以上の深さで私たちの潜水艦を探検することを楽しんでいただけたと聞いてとても嬉しいです。マハロ!
Aloha and thank you for sharing your five-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring in our submarine over 100 feet below the sea. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定割引】基本プラン<定員48名> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: PAAAAPI
I had a wonderful experience thanks to Maki, and I was able to spend a very enjoyable and valuable time. I was a bit anxious about seeing dolphins on the way there, but that anxiety turned out to be completely unfounded. I was able to swim with dolphins in the beautiful blue sea! It was truly a dreamlike and moving moment to swim so close to them. And to my surprise, I encountered many sea turtles as well. On the way back, I had a great time dancing hula to the ukulele on the boat until the very end. It really became a wonderful memory!
マキさんに素晴らしいアテンドをいただき、とても楽しく貴重な時間を過ごすことができました。行きの船上ではイルカに逢えるか少し不安になりましたが、そんな不安も全く嘘のよう。バッチリ!青い海でイルカと一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました。あんなに近くでイルカと一緒に泳げるなんて、まさに夢と感動の一時でした。そして、何とウミガメにもたくさん出会えるではないですか。帰りは船上でウクレレに合わせてフラダンスを踊りながら最後の最後まで楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。本当に素敵な思い出になりました!
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University.
We appreciate you sharing your wonderful feedback!
Please join us again when you visit Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
素敵な感想をご共有いただきありがとうございます!
ぜひまたハワイへお越しの際はご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/29 |
Reviewed by: マカロン
At first, my daughter, who could only swim a little, was frozen in fear when asked if she could swim. Moreover, since we had to jump in, it was quite tough for small children.
As soon as we entered the sea, we saw a pod of dolphins. It was challenging to swim while holding my daughter, but we were able to see them up close, which was moving. My daughter also forgot her fear and was amazed. The sea was very beautiful, and we even encountered a turtle.
On the way back, we encountered a whale! We were able to see it jump as well. We spent an emotional time, having multiple encounters. We also saw sea turtles from the boat several times.
I hope to participate again when my daughter is a little older.
最初は泳げるか確認され、クロール程度しか泳げない娘は恐怖で固まってしまいました。しかも、飛び込んでという流れなので、小さい子には結構厳しいです。
海に入るとすぐにイルカの群れが見れました。娘を抱えて泳ぎながらの厳しい条件ではありましたが、すぐ近くで見られて感動しました。娘も怖さを忘れて感動していました。海はとてもきれいで、カメにも会えました。
帰りの船ではクジラにも遭遇!ジャンプも見れました。何度も会うことが出来て、感動しっぱなしの時間をすごしました。ウミガメも何度も船上から見られました。
娘がもう少し大きくなったら、また参加したいなと思います。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University.
We are delighted that you enjoyed it with your child!
Please do come back to Hawaii with your daughter next time!
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA!
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございます。
お子様と一緒にお楽しみ頂けて嬉しく思います!
ぜひまたハワイへお越しの際は娘様も一緒にお越しください!
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 11:00出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Hoomaikaiana
Lovely time on a light board looking at Mantas. We saw three of these beautiful creatures and many other local fish. The underside of the ocean at night was amazing.
It is a bit chilly and the water can be choppy.
The mantas were not abundant or very close to us on the night we were out because of an anticipated swell the next day.
Great fun though and I will try again in the future.
Aloha,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and were able to some underwater life, despite the choppy water. We hope you'll adventure with us again soon
Mahalo and hope to Sea you soon,
Sea Paradise
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail & Manta Ray Snorkel - Special Group Rate for 6+ Passengers |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Hiroko
Motion sickness medication is a must. The view from the boat is great, and riding in the submarine is fun, but there weren't many fish on the seabed... I thought they had artificially created a fishing ground on the sandy bottom. It's a 45-minute experience of watching the little fish gather there. Since it takes about three hours, please weigh it against other events you want to do before deciding to participate!
酔い止めは必須です。船からの眺めは良いし、潜水艦に乗るのも楽しいのですが、海底に魚は…あまりいませんでした。
もともと砂地に人工的に魚場を作ったんだなと思いました。そこに集まる小さなお魚達を見つめる45分です。
時間は3時間ほど取られるので、他にやりたいイベントと天秤かけて参加を決めて下さいね!
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。あなたの潜水体験が期待していたものではなかったと聞いて残念です。時には、自然は予測不可能で、海洋生物の目撃情報は時間ごとに変わることがあります。また、アトランティスはハワイの海洋世界を保護し、保存することにコミットしており、そのために慎重に船や他の人工リーフシステムを清掃して沈め、ワイキキ沖の海洋生物を育てる手助けをしています。マハロ!
Aloha! Thank you for taking the time to share a review. We are sorry to hear that your submarine dive was not the experience you expected. At times, Mother Nature is unpredictable and sightings of marine life can vary from hour to hour. Atlantis is also committed to helping to preserve and protect Hawaii's marine world which is why we have carefully cleaned and sunk ships and other artificial reef systems to help build marine life off the coast of Waikiki. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 窓が大きいプレミアムプラン<定員64名>※2020年3月31日までのご参加 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/29 |
Reviewed by: なみもり
I participated in this when I traveled with my family. The picking in Waikiki went smoothly without any issues. The guidance was entirely in English, but it wasn't a problem even if you didn't understand it. As for the tour, I was able to see a whale spouting water at the very end, which was fantastic. I was very satisfied. However, due to the weather, the boat rocked quite a bit, so everyone felt a bit seasick, which was a little tough.
家族で旅行した時に参加しました。ワイキキでのピッキングも問題なくスムーズでした。案内は終始英語ですが、わからなくても特別問題ないです。肝心のツアーですが、最後の最後で潮を吹き上げる鯨の姿を見る事ができました。大変満足です。ただ、天候の影響か、船がかなり激しく揺れたため、全員船酔い気味で少し辛かったです。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/24 |
Reviewed by: まるこめ
You might be disappointed. The experience is heavily influenced by the weather, and the boat was quite rocky on the day of the tour. Even I, who have never experienced motion sickness, became quiet towards the end. At the first point, we were forced to jump into the sea one after another after just putting on life jackets, fins, and goggles. If you're not confident in your swimming abilities, the fear can be quite overwhelming. Even though you know you won't sink, the waves were high that day, and some people panicked with the dolphins. "Shitamite~", "Okinohou~", "Yamanohou~". To be honest, you can see the pod of dolphins, but the beauty of the sea is definitely much clearer in the remote islands of Okinawa. At the other turtle point, it seemed like about half of the participants were resting on the boat due to feeling unwell. After that, there was a light snack of cheeseburgers, but I passed on it. A fellow participant said it was salty and not tasty. Also, the use of the toilet on the boat was strictly prohibited by the Japanese guide, and you should go see for yourself why. They really need to fix it soon. It's unacceptable for both to be unusable. As for the tour content, I think it's about what you would expect for the price.
がっかりするかもしれません。天候に左右されますが、当日の船は相当揺れました。乗り物酔いしたことのない私も最後の方は無口になりましたしね。最初のポイントでライフジャケット、足ひれ、ゴーグルをつけただけで次々に海に飛び込みを強制させられます。泳ぎに自信がないと恐怖は相当なものと思います。沈まないことが分かっていても当日は波が高く、パニックになる人もイルカと。「シタミテ~」「オキノホウ~」「ヤマノホウ~」。はっきり言ってイルカの群れは見えますが海のキレイさは沖縄の離島の方が断然きれいです。もうひとつのウミガメポイントでは気分不良で半分ぐらいの方は船上で休憩している印象でしたね。その後チーズバーガーの軽食でしたがパスしました。食した同行者が言うにはしょっぱくておいしくなかったそうだ。あと船上トイレの使用が日本人ガイドから厳重に禁止されていましたが、理由はまあ行って自分で見てみてください。はやく修理はした方がいいですよ。2つとも使用不能はあり得ません。ツアー内容は値段の割にはまあこんなものではないかと。
Thank you for your valuable feedback, Marukome. We apologize for not being able to provide a satisfactory tour due to the poor ocean conditions, even though it was a natural occurrence. We will strive for further improvements based on your comments. Thank you very much.
まるこめ様 貴重なご意見をいただきありがとうございます。海のコンディションが悪く、自然の出来事とはいえご満足いただけるツアーにすることができず申し訳ございませんでした。お客様のご意見を元に更なる改善を目指してまいります。有難う御座いました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/24 |
Reviewed by: MomK
Fantastic experience! The turtles were amazing as advertised. Boat crew was friendly and helpful! I recommend this excursion. It was a great way to start our Hawaiian vacation.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/28 |
Reviewed by: よこばあちゃん
I had heard that the chances of encountering whales in December are low, so I didn't have high expectations and planned for a relaxing cruise instead. However, I was lucky enough to encounter a mother and calf whale. I'm glad I participated in the tour.
12月は、遭遇出来ない確率が多いと聞いていたのでクルージングのつもりであまり期待していませんでした。
しかし、ラッキーにも親子のくじらに遭遇出来ました。
ツアーに参加してよかったです。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Shannon, Lara, Luke
The captain and crew were fantastic. They made sure everyone had a great experience. Being underwater on the scooter was a little piece of heaven as I do not swim. I got to see the beauty of the ocean. The view of crater and fish etc. Were a work of art. I will return the next time I visit and every time after that!!!!! Bring a smile, towel, and sunscreen.
Aloha Shannon! We are so glad to hear you had a great time on our boat and scooters! We will be sure to let our crew know about your experience. Thank you for coming out with us and we hope to see you again in the future! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Aya
This was my second time participating. I had made a reservation for Christmas, which thankfully was still being held, but it was canceled due to bad weather. Fortunately, I was able to adjust to another day and participate.
The boat had changed since my last visit, and it had been upgraded in various ways! Unlike Mikurajima, it was disappointing that diving was prohibited where the dolphins were, so we could only watch from above, but I was glad to see them multiple times.
Since it was a busy season, there were many participants, and I noticed several people getting bruised from bumping into each other while swimming. There were also quite a few people feeling seasick. Taking precautions is important.
It was disappointing that I couldn't see any turtles while snorkeling this time, but the crew was great at keeping the energy up, and the hula was wonderful, so it was definitely worth participating!
2回目の参加でした。
クリスマスもありがたいことに催行されていたので予約していたのですが悪天候のためキャンセルになりました。運良く別の日に調整できて参加できました。
前回から船も変わっていて、色々とパワーアップしていました!
御蔵島と違い、イルカがいるところでは潜るのが禁止だったので上から見るだけなのが残念でしたが、何度も見られたので良かったです。
繁忙期なので参加者が多く、一緒に泳ぐのでぶつかってあざになっている方が多く見られました。あと船酔いしてる方も多々見られました。対策は重要です。
今回はシュノーケリングで亀が見られなかったのが残念でしたが、クルーのかたが盛り上げ上手で、フラも素敵でしたし、参加した甲斐ありました!
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/27 |
Reviewed by: ガーシュ22
It was hard to get up in the morning while traveling, but thanks to that, I was able to spend a fulfilling morning.
The scenery was amazing.
Unfortunately, I couldn't swim with the dolphins. However, two adorable dolphins swam alongside our boat for a while, which was very soothing.
Important note!! Many people suffered from seasickness. It's essential to take motion sickness medication from places like ABC Mart beforehand.
We also took the motion sickness medication we got from ABC Mart as soon as we woke up, and we had no problems at all. Oh, I felt a little nauseous on the way back, though.
The staff were incredibly cute and enthusiastic!!
Even if you can't meet the dolphins, you can still have a great time.
朝なかなか起きられない旅先ですが、おかげさまで、充実の午前中を過ごすことができました。
景色最高。
イルカは、残念ながら一緒に泳ぐ事は出来ませんでした。ただし、かわいらしい二頭が、その後
船にずっと付き添って泳いでいてくれ、和みました。
重要事項!! 多くの方が船酔いで、苦しんでいました。
ABCマートなどで、必ず酔い止めを飲んでおくことが大切です。
私たちもABCマートで求めた酔い止めを、起床とともにともに飲み、全く問題なく過ごすことができました。
あ、帰り際には少しだけ気持ち悪くなりましたが。
スタッフの方々の可愛さと盛り上げが最高です!!
もしイルカに会えなくても、充分に楽しめます
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| Packages: | 【お得なセット割】7:00出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/26 |
Reviewed by: えびかり
I was really able to see a lot of sharks up close! I was surprised at how big the gaps in the cage were at first, but it was safe and enjoyable!
ほんとに至近距離でほんとにたくさんのサメをみることができました!
思っていたよりもかごの隙間が大きくて最初はびっくりしましたが安全で楽しめました!
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Lilo
Everyone was great, experience was wonderful. Crew made you feel really safe
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/27 |
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