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Lots of great sights throughout, the water is very crystal clear in kona
It's something you should experience at least once in your life. Just being able to ride in a submarine is thrilling, and to see a downed airplane is truly overwhelming.
人生で一回は体験すべきものです
潜水艦に乗れるだけでも感激なのに、撃墜した飛行機が見れるなんて感無量てまし
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Thanks to the captain and the naturalist, I was able to encounter whales at an incredibly close distance. I was told it was a very lucky experience.
船長やナチュラリストのおかげで、ものすごく至近距離でクジラに出会えました。とってもラッキーなことだと言われました。
I think it's better to go dressed in a way that can handle getting wet.
濡れても大丈夫な格好で行く方がいいと思います。
ありがとうございます！私たちの船にご参加いただき、感謝します！
Mahalo for joining us onboard!
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Narration by Gracie-Ann was outstanding & the whales too put on quite a show !
My daughter tends to get seasick, so I was worried about the boat ride to the submarine, but it turned out to be much faster and more refreshing than I expected. We could see Oahu Island from the ocean, and the sense of satisfaction was incredible. It was fun!
娘が酔いやすかったので潜水ボートまで船移動が心配だったが、実はこの船移動が思っていたより高速で爽快。沖からオワフ島を見れたし満足感が半端ない。楽しかった。
My daughter got seasick on the submarine. If you're prone to motion sickness, please prepare some medication.
潜水ボートの方が娘は酔っていました。酔いやすい人は薬をご準備。
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For those who are not proficient in English, there was no explanation in Japanese at all. I understand that there were only two of us Japanese participants along with one other person, but... Also, there was a sign saying there would be snacks and drinks, but we ended up not knowing when we could use them. This is because the whale watching point was really close by, and while we were looking for whales on the deck, it all ended before we knew it. By that time, the food had been taken away, and everyone was looking for something to eat, but there was nothing to be found. While I was indeed moved to see the whales, the staff on the boat were lacking. The hula dance on the boat was just a simple hula dance by a young girl from the staff? The staff seemed to be having fun, but... In the end, most people didn't put anything in the tip box. I did put in a little because it was mentioned in the tour description that tips were necessary, but I don't think it was really needed.
英語が得意でない方は、まずは何も日本語の説明はありません。日本人参加は私達2人とあと1人のみで仕方ないとは思いますが…そしておやつや飲み物がありますとの表示ですが、いつ利用できるのかわからないまま終わってしまいました。なぜなら鯨ポイントは本当にすぐ近くで、デッキで鯨を探しているうちに終わってしまい、その頃には食べ物も下げられ、食べ物をみんな探していましたがどこにも見当たらず。確かに鯨は見れて感動しましたが、船のスタッフがイマイチ。船の上のフラダンスも、船に乗っていたスタッフの若い女の子の簡単フラダンス？スタッフは盛り上がっていましたが…最後チップを入れるBOXにもほとんどの人が入れてなく…とりあえずチップ必要と、ツアーの説明に書いてあったので少しは入れましたが必要ないかと。
Aloha,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour and for your honest and valuable feedback. We are truly pleased to hear that seeing the whales was an emotional experience for you. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the many aspects of the tour's operation and guidance that did not meet your expectations.
First, we deeply regret that there was very little explanation in Japanese, and we acknowledge that we did not adequately consider customers who are not proficient in English. Regardless of the number of Japanese participants, we should provide clearer guidance, and we will take this to heart as a point for improvement moving forward.
Additionally, we apologize for the unclear timing of the snacks and drinks, which ultimately led to you not being able to utilize them. Even if the schedule changes due to the appearance of whales, there should have been clear announcements from the staff. We will share this point among our team and strive to improve.
We also take seriously the fact that we did not meet your expectations regarding the onboard entertainment, staff responses, and information about tipping. While tipping is entirely voluntary and not mandatory, we regret that the explanation was insufficient, causing you any anxiety.
The feedback you provided is extremely important for our future service improvement. We will share it with all staff and aim for a tour operation that provides greater satisfaction.
Once again, thank you for your valuable comments. We will strive to welcome you in a better way if there is another opportunity.
Mahalo!
アロハ、
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、また率直で貴重なご意見をお寄せいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
クジラをご覧いただけたとのことにつきましては、感動的な体験となったご様子を伺い、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。一方で、ツアー全体の運営やご案内面において、ご満足いただけない点が多々あったこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
まず、日本語での説明がほとんどなかった点につきまして、英語が得意でないお客様への配慮が十分でなかったことを深く反省しております。日本人のお客様の参加人数に関わらず、より分かりやすいご案内を行うべきであり、今後の改善課題として真摯に受け止めてまいります。
また、軽食やお飲み物の提供タイミングが分かりにくく、結果的にご利用いただけなかったこと、大変申し訳ございませんでした。クジラの出現状況によりスケジュールが前後する場合でも、スタッフからの明確なアナウンスがあるべきでした。この点につきましても、スタッフ間で共有し、改善に努めてまいります。
船上でのエンターテインメントやスタッフの対応、チップに関するご案内についても、ご期待に沿えなかったことを重く受け止めております。チップはあくまで任意であり、必須ではございませんが、その説明が十分でなかったことでご不安な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。
今回いただいたご意見は、今後のサービス向上のために非常に重要なものです。すべてのスタッフと共有し、よりご満足いただけるツアー運営を目指してまいります。
改めまして、この度は貴重なご指摘をありがとうございました。
また機会がございましたら、より良い形でお迎えできるよう努めてまいります。
マハロ！
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I was able to see whales! The ehomai was also very interesting, and the snacks were really helpful.
クジラを見ることができました！
エ・ホ・マイもとてもおもしろかったですし、軽食などもとても助かりました。
Aloha,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. Congratulations on being able to see the whales! We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed "E Ho Mai" on board. We hope it was a moment where you could truly feel the Hawaiian atmosphere. We also appreciate your kind words about the snacks.
Every encounter with whales is special, and we are thrilled that you shared that excitement with us. When you come back to Hawaii, we would love for you to join us again on another tour. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Mahalo!
アロハ、
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
そして、クジラをご覧いただけたとのこと、本当におめでとうございます！
船上での「エ・ホ・マイ」を楽しんでいただけたようで、とても嬉しく思います。ハワイらしい雰囲気を感じていただけるひとときになっていれば幸いです。また、軽食についてもお役に立てたとのお言葉をありがとうございます。
クジラとの出会いは毎回特別なものですので、その感動を共有していただけたことをスタッフ一同大変嬉しく思っております。
またハワイにお越しの際は、ぜひ再びツアーにご参加ください。心よりお待ちしております。
マハロ！
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A large manta ray came within just a couple of centimeters and circled around us more than ten times! We also encountered a few smaller manta rays. I could see inside its mouth and all its fins; it was truly a beautiful creature, and I was moved by the experience.
This tour accommodates a small group of up to eight people. On this day, there were two staff members with us. Being able to swim and having some snorkeling experience were prerequisites, as we needed to swim a bit to reach the best points where the manta rays were located.
The staff members were genuinely caring and fun to be around. I’m not very good at English, but I participated on a day when there was an English-speaking guide, and I managed to get by with gestures. There was also a thorough lecture about manta rays, so I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I had participated with a Japanese guide or had better language skills.
The meeting point was clearly communicated through several emails, so I found it easily. Additionally, I’m grateful for the videos and photos from that day!
大きなマンタが2枚数センチのところまで来て10回以上旋回していきました！他にも何枚か小さめのマンタにも会えました。
口の中もヒレの中も全部見えたけど、本当に美しい生き物で感動しました。
こちらのツアーは8人までの少人数制です。この日は2人スタッフがついてくれていました。
泳げてシュノーケル経験があることが条件で、海の中で少し泳いで移動するのでマンタのいるベストなポイントに行けるのだと思いました。
スタッフの方は本当に思いやりがあって楽しい方々でした。
英語が苦手ですが、英語ガイドさんの日に参加しましたが見よう見まねでなんとかなりました。
丁寧なマンタに関するレクチャーもあったので、日本人ガイドさんに参加するかもう少し私に語学力があれば更に楽しかっただろうな。
集合場所も何度も丁寧にメールを下さったのですぐわかりました。
あと、その日のビデオや写真もいただけて感謝です！
People who are sensitive to the cold can wear a rash guard or marine leggings under their wetsuit. Also, make sure to have a solid plan for restroom breaks!
寒がりの人はラッシュガードやマリントレンカがあればウエットスーツの下に着れると思います。
あと、トイレ対策は万全に！
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Crew were fun, views awesome & a great time had by all
I participated on December 5, 2025. It seemed a bit early for the peak season (winter from January to March), and unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales (tears). I really appreciate that the captain searched diligently, and whether or not we see them might be a matter of luck. However, I would have liked to have some sort of remedy, such as the option to reboard in cases like this!
2025年12月5日に参加しました。
ピークシーズン(冬の1月〜3月)には少し早かったようで、残念ながら鯨を見ることは出来ませんでした(涙)
Captainは一生懸命に探してくれたことはとても感謝してますし、見られる見られないは時の運かもしれませんが、このような場合の救済措置として再乗船の計らいなどが欲しかったです！
When you go out to the open sea, it can sway quite a bit, so if you're prone to seasickness, it's better to take some motion sickness medication. Also, since you'll get splashed with water, it's a goo
外洋に出るとかなり大きく揺れるので船に弱い方は酔い止めを飲んだ方が良いです。また、水しぶきもかかるので多少は濡れても大丈夫な格好が良いと思います。
英語ツアーでしたが、英語が堪能でなくても楽しめます。
Aloha, thank you very much for participating in the tour on December 5, 2025. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
We are truly sorry to hear that you were unable to see any whales that day, especially since it was the beginning of the season. However, we are grateful for your kind words about the captain's service.
Whale watching is dependent on nature, and there may be times when encounters are not possible. To address this, we offer a "Whale Guarantee," which allows you to reboard for free until whales are spotted.
We hope that when you visit Hawaii again, you will take advantage of this guarantee and join us for another tour. Your advice regarding the boat's movement, splashes, clothing, and motion sickness remedies will be very helpful for future guests. We also appreciate your feedback about the English tour, as your comment that "you can enjoy it even if you're not fluent in English" will encourage many others.
We will do our utmost to ensure that you can see the magnificent whales next time. We look forward to the day we can meet again.
Mahalo!
アロハ、この度は、2025年12月5日にツアーへご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
また、貴重なお時間を割いてレビューをお寄せいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。
当日はシーズン初期ということもあり、残念ながらクジラをご覧いただけなかったとのこと、大変心苦しく思っております。そのような中でも、キャプテンの対応について温かいお言葉をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
クジラウォッチングは自然相手のため、どうしても遭遇できない場合がございますが、当社では「クジラが確認できるまで無料で再乗船いただける保証制度（Whale Guarantee）」をご用意しております。
次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひこちらの制度をご利用いただき、改めてツアーにご参加いただければ幸いです。
また、船の揺れや水しぶき、服装や酔い止めに関するアドバイスも、これから参加されるお客様にとって大変参考になるご意見です。英語ツアーについても「英語が堪能でなくても楽しめる」とのお言葉をいただき、安心材料として多くの方の励みになると思います。
次回こそは、迫力あるクジラの姿をご覧いただけるよう、スタッフ一同全力でサポートいたします。
またお会いできる日を、心よりお待ちしております。
マハロ！
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What a great time we had, breeze, ocean spray, turtles and a school of dolphins. Just being on the ocean is like heaven. Captain and crew were like family from the minute we step on the boat. We will be going out with them agqi.
If you are thinking about going on the beautiful pacific and are in the Hilo area. I say this is a t
We were so lucky to see many whales. It was a great experience. The crew was wonderful also!
The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting local stories. Well-organized and a great way to see the island’s highlights in one day.
What an enchanting evening out on the water experiencing the wonderful manta rays of the Big Island!
Floating in the water with the lights attracting plankton which guides the the manta rays to glide gracefully just beneath us, it is truly magical.
The manta rays are graceful, peaceful, and totally mesmerizing. On the ride back, we enjoyed hot cocoa and tea, which made for the perfect ending to a truly unforgettable evening!
the manta rays glided beneath and around us, often coming within just a few feet, the tour felt very respectful and peaceful all at once.
Snorkeling with manta rays was absolutely unforgettable The boat was well-maintained, the sunset cruise beforehand was a beautiful bonus. Highly recommend this unique Big Island adventure.
I participated on a day when there were staff members who could speak Japanese.
They provided a thorough explanation, which made me feel at ease. I was very satisfied as I was able to see many manta rays. Since they don't feed them, the water was clear, which was great.
Perhaps because it was winter, the surface of the water was quite choppy, and I had to wait on the surface for a long time, which made me feel a bit seasick.
日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいらっしゃる日に参加しました。
丁寧に説明していただき、安心感がありました。マンタもたくさん観られて大満足でした。餌付けをしているわけではないので、海も綺麗だしよかったです。
冬の海だからか、水面がかなりうねっていて、結構長い時間水面で待機するので酔ってしまいました。。
I didn't get seasick during the boat ride, but we spent quite a long time waiting for manta rays at the spot, and there were some significant waves, so be careful about getting motion sickness (it mig
ボート移動で酔うことはなかったですが、ポイントに着いて水面でマンタ待ちをしている時間が割と長く結構波があるので、酔いに注意です(季節によるのかもしれません)。帰りのボートがかなり寒いので防寒対策を
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During my trip with friends, we had a day of free activities, so I decided to join on my own. I was a bit hesitant about participating, thinking I might feel lonely during the bus pickup and on the boat, but I’m really glad I went!
Before boarding the boat, I saw turtles at the port, and shortly after we set sail, I encountered a Manta Ray. I learned that it’s a rare experience that happens only once a year, so I felt truly lucky.
On the edge of the boat, I enjoyed riding a banana boat. It was my first time, and I had so much fun! While enjoying the banana boat, a pod of Spinner Dolphins appeared, and I was able to see them. There were about 50 dolphins swimming around in large groups, and it was moving to see so many dolphins swimming in front, below, and behind us.
At a snorkeling spot where the locals enjoy, I was able to meet Green Sea Turtles and Spotted Dolphins. I felt so happy to be able to snorkel in such a beautiful place. Thank you so much, Minako, Ryuichi, Trevor, Koa, and Katie. I really felt at ease knowing that I could communicate in Japanese!
お友達との旅行中、自由行動の日ができたので、ひとりで参加させていただきました。
バスのピックアップや船の上でも、ひとりで心細いかなぁと思い、参加を迷ったりもしたのですが、参加して本当によかったです！
船に乗る前の時点から港でカメをみて、出航してすぐにナンヨウマンタに出会えました。1年に1回のレアな体験だそうで、本当にラッキーでした。
船のへりではバナナボートを楽しめました。初めての体験でしたがすごく楽しかったです！
バナナボートを楽しんでいたらマダライルカが出てきてくれて、マダライルカもみることができました。50頭くらいいる大きな群れで、前方や下や後ろをたくさんのイルカが泳いでいく姿は感動でした。
地元の人がシュノーケリングを楽しむスポットではアオウミガメやハシナガイルカにあえました。
こんな綺麗なところでシュノーケリングができて幸せでした。
みなこさん、りゅういちさん、トレバーさん、コアさん、ケイティーさん、どうもありがとうございました。
日本語が通じて本当に安心でした！
Since only beach-friendly sunscreen can be used, I think it's necessary to check whether the items you bring are beach-friendly.
日焼け止めはビーチフレンドリーなものしか使えないので、持参するものがビーチフレンドリーなものかどうか確認が必要かと思います。
Aloha! Atsumi. Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Academy. It was fortunate that you were able to meet two types of dolphins!! Additionally, encountering the Manta Ray was truly lucky!!! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the adventure set in the great nature of West Oahu. Thank you also for your comments about Minako, Ryuichi, Trevor, Koa, and Katie, as well as the five-star rating. It is encouraging for everyone. Please come back to visit us when you are in Hawaii again. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! Atsumiさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。、2種類のイルカにも出会えたのは幸運でしたね!! 加えてナンヨウマンタに出会えたのは本当にラッキーでした!!! オアフ西部の大自然を舞台にしたアドベンチャーを楽しんで頂いたようで嬉しく思います。また、みなこ、りゅういち、トレバー、コア、ケイティーに関するコメント、ならびに五つ星評価もありがとうございます。皆にとって励みになります。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou！
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It's all in English (laughs). My daughter, who can hear but doesn't understand English, was confused. But we managed somehow! At one point, my 4-year-old daughter was surprised and cried when she got splashed with water, but I enjoyed it until the end! They took many precious photos of my timid daughter trying her best to pet the dolphins. When you give a signal, the dolphins perform various tricks based on that signal. It was so much fun!
オールイングリッシュです（笑）
私は聞き取れても英語がわからない娘は？？？でした。
なんとかなります！
途中、4歳の娘はお水をかけられてびっくりして泣いてしまいましたが私は最後まで楽しめました！
ただ、ビビリな娘が頑張ってイルカさんを撫でているところなど沢山お写真に納めてくださり貴重な体験ができました。
ただ合図するとイルカさんはその合図によって色んなパフォーマンスをしてくれます。
楽しかったです〜！
You don't necessarily have to wear a swimsuit since you won't be getting in the water! Flip-flops are fine.
水に入らないので絶対水着じゃ無いとダメってことは無いです！ビーサンが良いです
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We had a great time on the glass bottom boat tour with our toddler. He loved seeing the fish and hearing about the coral reefs. It was his first time on a boat! The tour guide was very informative and was so happy to share all information he had about the island.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you and your son enjoyed the trip and the information provided by our crew.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
The sight of the large false killer whale gracefully swimming with its flippers was the best experience. Additionally, seeing the green sea turtle come up to the surface to take in oxygen was nothing short of moving, creating precious memories that you can never experience in an aquarium. The Japanese staff member, Minako, was always there to engage with us and was a truly wonderful person. I highly recommend this tour.
大型のコビレゴンドウが、足先を優雅に泳ぐ姿は最高の体験でした。
また、アオウミガメが酸素を取り込むために水面に上がってくる姿は、もう感動以外の何者でもなく、水族館では決して体験できない貴重な思い出ができました。
日本人スタッフの美奈子さんは、常に声をかけてくれて、とても素敵な方です。
このツアーは本当にお勧めしたさ。
Motion sickness medication is essential.
乗り物酔いの薬は必須です。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School, Yagisama. We also appreciate the five stars!! It was fortunate to encounter the large dolphin, the false killer whale, in two locations around the world!! The sight of the green sea turtle breathing at the surface is truly adorable, isn't it? I believe the experience of meeting marine life set against the magnificent nature of West Oahu is something you can't experience at an aquarium. Thank you also for your comments about our Japanese staff member, Minako. Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! やぎさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星にも感謝です!! 世界で2場面に大きいイルカであるコビレゴンドウに出会えたとは幸運でしたね!! アオウミガメが水面で呼吸する姿は本当に可愛いですよね! オアフ西部の壮大な大自然を舞台にした海洋生物たちとの出会いは水族館では味わえない体験だったと思います。また、日本人スタッフの美奈子に関するコメントもありがとうございます。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou！
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While searching for dolphins, the sea breeze felt very pleasant, making it feel like a boat trip. It was moving to see the animals up close. I also thought I would like to go snorkeling again.
イルカを探す移動中も海風がとても気持ちよく船旅気分でした。近くで動物が見れて感動的です。またシュノーケリングしたいと思いました。
Aloha! Kato-san. Thank you for participating in the Dolphin School. We also appreciate your five-star rating. Riding on the Warrior and searching for dolphins while enjoying the beautiful coastline of West Oahu is such a great experience, isn't it? I'm glad you were able to encounter marine animals as well! Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! 加藤さま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。ウォーリアー号に乗りオアフ西部の美しい海岸線を見ながらイルカを探す旅は気分最高ですよね!! 海洋動物たちにも出会えたようで良かったです!! ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou！
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We participated in a trip to Hawaii as a couple. We traveled by boat from Hilton Hawaiian Village to the submarine waiting area. The sea breeze was pleasant, and we enjoyed the scenery.
However, the waiting time after boarding the submarine until departure was a bit long, and I got seasick during that time due to the rocking. Once we started moving, I felt better, but if you are prone to motion sickness, it's a good idea to take some medication beforehand.
Under the sea, we saw coral reefs, colorful fish, and even the remains of a sunken ship and airplane, which were impressive and enjoyable! I highly recommend it for aquarium lovers.
Although I felt a bit nauseous, we were both moved, saying, "You don't often get to see a view like this." The experience of actually diving underwater was precious, and it was a memorable tour in Hawaii.
夫婦でハワイ旅行中に参加しました。ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジから船で潜水艦の待機場所まで移動しました。海風が気持ちよく、景色を楽しめました。
ただ、潜水艦に乗り込んでから出発までの待ち時間が少し長く、その間に揺れで酔ってしまいました。動き出してからは落ち着きましたが、酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んでおくのが良いです。
海中ではサンゴ礁やカラフルな魚、沈没船や飛行機の残骸まで見られて、見応えがあり、楽しめました！水族館好きにはオススメです。
少し酔ってしまったものの、夫婦で「こんな景色はなかなか見られないね」と感動しました。海の中を実際に潜って見られる体験は貴重で、ハワイの思い出に残るツアーでした。
First, there will be a photo session, and on the way back, you can come for sales. The photo alone costs about $40, and with merchandise, it's about $60.
始めに写真撮影があり、帰りに販売に来られます。写真のみで約40ドル、グッズ付きだと約60ドルでした。
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At first, we watched the long-beaked dolphins from the boat near the harbor, starting off on a good note. After that, we searched for dolphins while cruising on the boat... There they are! We swam with the spinner dolphins twice. The first time, we just passed by each other, but the second time, they swam right in front of us, close enough to touch! They continued to swim around us multiple times. Maybe the dolphins were in a good mood because it was close to high tide?
During the final sea turtle swim, we also got to see a mother and baby sea turtle!
Thank you, Captain Ali, Christine, Yuya, and Minako! I appreciate all the wonderful experiences!
最初、港の近くでハシナガイルカを船からウォッチ、幸先よくスタート〜
その後、船を走らせながらイルカを探す…
いた！マダライルカとのスイム2回。1回目はすれ違ったくらいだったけど、2回目は触れるくらい目の前を泳いでくれた！その後も何度も周辺をスイム。大潮近くでイルカも機嫌が良かったのかも？
最後の海亀スイムでは親子の海亀も見れた〜
キャプテン・アリちゃん、クリスティン、ゆうや、みなこさん！
たくさんの感動をありがとう〜
The wetsuits and photos were cash only, but now you can also use a card.
ウェットスーツと写真は現金となってましたが、今は(？)カードも使えました。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Dolphin School. We also appreciate the five-star rating. It was lucky to encounter two types of dolphins and to see the spinner dolphin up close enough to touch! I'm glad you also got to meet the mother and baby sea turtles! Thank you for your comments about Ari, Christine, Yuya, and Minako. It means a lot to everyone! Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! ともさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星にも感謝です。2種類のイルカと出会い、しかもマダライルカを触れるくらい間近で見られたとは幸運でしたね!! 親子ウミガメにも出会えて良かったです! またアリ、クリスティン、ゆうや、みなこに関するコメントもありがとうございます。皆にとって励みになります!!ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou！
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I saw various things submerged, including coral reefs and many fish. I also learned about the efforts being made to protect the marine environment and gather the fish.
色々なものが沈んでいて、珊瑚礁、魚もたくさん見れました。魚達を集めるため、海の環境を守るために努力されていることも知ることができて勉強になりました。
Don't forget to download the Japanese version! You can enjoy it until the very end, so please don't let your guard down.
日本語版ダウンロードは忘れないように！最後の最後まで楽しめるので、油断しないでください。
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It's a natural occurrence, so there's nothing that can be done about it, but I ended up doing dolphin snorkeling instead of dolphin watching. I did see dolphins, but I'm left with a sense of regret that I couldn't swim with them. It was disappointing. I had no unpleasant experiences with the guide or the tour itself, so I would recommend the tour.
自然のことなので仕方ないんですが、やっぱりイルカウォッチングじゃなくて、イルカシュノーケリングにしたので、イルカは見れましたが、泳げなかったことは心残りです。
残念でした。
ガイドさんやツアー自体に嫌なことは全く問なかったので、ツアー自体はオススメです。
When the weather gets bad, it becomes really cold! Warm clothing is a must!
天気が悪くなってきたら、めちゃ寒くなります！防寒着必須です！
Aloha! Yuka. Thank you for participating in the Dolphin School. I also appreciate you sharing the wonderful photos. I apologize for the disappointment of not being able to experience the dolphin swim on the day of the tour. Since the dolphins are 100% wild, there are many things we cannot control, but I am very happy to receive positive comments despite that. Please come visit us again when you are in Hawaii. Let's have a do-over!! Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! ゆかさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。素敵な写真の共有にも感謝いたします。ツアー当日はイルカ・スイムを体験していただくことが出来ず、残念な思いをさせてしまい申し訳ございませんでした。100%野生のイルカたちなので、私たちにはコントロールできないことも多いですが、そんな中でもポジティブなコメントも頂戴し大変嬉しく思います。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。リベンジしましょう!! Mahalo nui and a hui hou！
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In October, I participated in a tour with my elementary school daughter and husband. Having previously swum with turtles on another tour, I wanted to swim with dolphins this time, so I booked this tour.
The tour had a small group, and we rode on a smaller boat. Out of the 10 participants, 7 were Japanese, including us. The captain and the assistant were foreigners. The captain seemed to be an actor as well, and he had a wonderful voice and was quite handsome. Our guide was a Japanese man named Ken, and there was also a Japanese photographer named Yuya.
Ken was always by our side, kindly translating what the captain was explaining and teaching various things to my daughter as well. Yuya was quick to come over and take photos whenever I wanted to capture a moment, which made me very happy. He took many wonderful pictures.
The boat had a banana boat-like inflatable, and we were told we could sit straddling it, which excited my daughter. It was fun as our bottoms lifted with the increasing speed of the boat.
However, we had a hard time finding dolphins, and as the clouds gathered, the pleasant breeze started to feel colder. When we arrived at the spot where many dolphins were gathered, it was raining, and we were quite cold. But at that time, there were said to be around 200 dolphins! It's rare to see that many!
We were excited to see so many dolphins and hoped to swim with them, but we couldn't swim with them there. We saw dolphins a few times, but due to various conditions, we ultimately couldn't swim with them that day. It's disappointing, but it's nature, so there's nothing we can do about it.
At the end, when we did a bit of snorkeling near the port, we were able to see a turtle! I hope to try again someday. Thank you, Ken, our guide!
10月に小学生の娘と夫と3人で参加しました。
以前別のツアーでカメさんと泳げたので、今回はイルカと泳いでみたくてこちらのツアーを予約しました。
ツアーは少人数で小さめのボートに乗りました。今回参加者10人中日本人は私達を入れて7人いました。船長さんとアシスタントさんは外国の方でした。船長さんは俳優もやられてるみたいで、素敵な声のイケメンでしたよ。ガイドさんは日本人で、ケンさんという方でした。あと、カメラマンさんも日本人でゆうやさんという方でした。
ケンさんは常に私達日本人の側にいてくれて、船長さんが説明していることを私たちに優しく訳して教えてくれたり、娘にも優しく、色々なことを教えてくれました。
ゆうやさんも今この瞬間撮って欲しいなぁ〜みたいな時にすかさず近くにきて写真を撮ってくれて、嬉しかったです。たくさん素敵なお写真撮ってくれました。
船のヘリはバナナボートみたいな浮き輪タイプになっていて、またいで座ってていいと言われ、娘は大興奮。船の速度が増す度におしりが浮いたりして楽しかったです。
ただイルカさんにはなかなか会えず、雲行きも怪しくなってきて気持ち良かった風がだんだん寒くなってきてしまいました。たくさんのイルカが集まってる場所に着いた時、雨も降っていて、私たちはかなり寒くなっていました。けどその時イルカは200頭ぐらいいたそうです！そんな見えることはなかなかないそうです！
たくさんのイルカが見れてイルカと泳げる期待感が高まっていたんですが、そこではイルカと泳げず、何度かイルカを見ましたが、色々な条件が合わす、その日は結局イルカと泳ぐことは叶いませんでした。
残念ですが自然のものなので、仕方ないです。
最後港の近くで少しシュノーケリングした時、カメさん見れましたよ！
またいつかリベンジしたいと思います。
ガイドのケンさんありがとうございました。
It might be a good idea to bring something like a raincoat that is okay to get wet, rather than just a towel. With a towel, it gets wet quickly, and combined with the wind, it can be really cold!
防寒着はタオルとかではなく、濡れても大丈夫なレインコート的なものを持って行くのもいいかもしれません。タオルだとどんどん濡れてきて風も加わってとっても寒いです！
Aloha! Thank you for participating with your family at Dolphin Middle School, Hara-chan. We also appreciate you sharing the wonderful photos. I apologize for not being able to swim with the dolphins together; it’s unfortunate. Since everything happens in the wild and in nature, this is part of it. Still, it was very disappointing that we couldn’t swim together. Thank you for the five stars despite that. I’m glad you were able to see over 200 dolphins. Your positive comments about Ken and Yuya will encourage them. Also, thank you for your comments regarding cold weather measures. Please do join us again next time you come to Hawaii! Our crew will do our best to ensure you can meet the dolphins! Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! ハラちゃんさま。イルカ中学にご家族で参加していただき、ありがとうございましまた。また素敵な写真の共有にも感謝いたします。一緒にイルカと泳ぐことが叶わず残念な思いをさせてしまい申し訳ございませんでした。全てが野生と自然の中でのことなのでこれも自然の一部。とはいえ、一緒に泳げなかったのはとても残念でした。そんな中での５つ星をありがとうございます。それでも200頭を超えるイルカを見ることができて良かったです。ケンやゆうやに関する前向きなコメント、彼らの励みになります。また、防寒対策に関するコメントにも感謝いたします。次回ハワイにいらっしゃるときには是非またご参加くださいね！クルー一同、全力でイルカ達と出会えるようにがんばります！Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
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Even with choppy waters this experience was absolutely worth it. The two man crew was knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend renting one of their GoPros too!
