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We participated as a couple with our two 4-year-old children. During the experience, we were unable to take photos ourselves, as the staff took pictures for us. Therefore, the photos with the dolphins were supposed to be very important memories. However, when we checked the photos at the end during the purchase, one child's photo was missing, and when we asked the staff, they couldn't explain why... It was very disappointing that, even though the photos were included in the price, we didn't have a photo of one of our children.
夫婦と4歳の子ども2人で参加しました。
体験中は自分たちで写真を撮ることはできず、スタッフの方が撮影してくださるシステムだったため、イルカとの写真はとても大事な思い出になるはずでした。ところが、最後購入時に写真を確認すると子ども1人の分が撮影されておらず、スタッフに尋ねても理由は分からないとのこと…。
写真も料金に含まれているのに、子ども1名の写真が残らなかったのは非常に残念でした。
I experienced a submarine for the first time. The submarine itself is not something you can experience often, so it was a valuable and enjoyable experience. However, I didn't see as many fish as I had expected. The boat that takes you to the submarine, and the submarine itself when it's near the surface, can be quite rocky. Neither my husband nor I are prone to seasickness, but we both felt a bit queasy.
初めて潜水艦を体験しました。
潜水艦自体は中々体験できないので、貴重な経験ができて楽しかったです。
ただ、魚は思ったよりも見えませんでした。
潜水艦まで移動する船、そして潜水艦が海面近くにある時はかなり揺れます。
そこまで船酔いする方ではないですが、私も夫も船酔いしました。
I had a great experience. Thank you very much. If you go to Hawaii, be sure to try it out. I highly recommend it!
良い体験ができましたm(_ _)m
ありがとうございました。
ぜひハワイに行った際は体験してみてください。
おすすめです!
I had a great experience. Thank you very much. If you go to Hawaii, definitely give it a try. I recommend it.
良い体験ができましたm(_ _)m
ありがとうございました。
ぜひハワイに行った際は体験してみてください。
おすすめです。
Shortly after arriving offshore, we encountered a type of dolphin called the false killer whale. They are very large dolphins, and I will never forget the sight of a family swimming towards us in the water. They passed by us once, but then returned nearby, and the mother and child began to play, going up and down vertically at the surface. We were able to watch them closely for a long time. Later, our guide told us that the father dolphin had come to scout us out first and check us out. Once he gave the OK, the mother and child continued to play nearby.
At the shallow snorkeling spot we moved to afterward, we saw fish below and slowly swimming sea turtles (honu). The honu occasionally came up to the surface to breathe, poking their heads out, which was very adorable.
Finally, a pod of spinner dolphins appeared, showing their twin dorsal fins at the surface, and some even spun around, which was very cute. There were probably around 50 of them. I was surprised to hear that they are nocturnal and that during the day, half of their brains are asleep, allowing them to swim almost while sleeping.
Our Japanese guide, who was also our driver and joined us in the water, shared information about the types and behaviors of the dolphins, which was very nice! His name was Ryuichi. The main guide was a cool woman named Brooke, who dove deep like a mermaid and took a lot of videos for us. The captain told us, "Now! Jump into the sea!" and we splashed in, floating on the surface. When we looked down, dolphins were swimming by and turtles were gliding around...
Our family borrowed wetsuits, but since no other participants from Europe or America were wearing them, we found it quite warm before entering the water. With a large bath towel, we probably wouldn't have needed them at all.
沖に到着して間もなく、コビレゴンドウと言う種類のイルカに出会えました。
とても大きなイルカで、水の中でファミリーが並んでこちらへ向かってくる姿は忘れられません。一度通り過ぎましたが、その後近くに戻ってきて、親子が水面へ垂直に上がったり下がったりして遊び始め、その姿をずーーと傍で見ることが出来ました。後でガイドさんのお話で、最初にお父さんイルカが偵察に来て私たちをチェックしていたのだとか。お父さんのOKが出て、お母さんと子供が近くで遊び続けていたのだそうです。
その後移動した浅瀬のシュノーケルスポットでは、下にお魚と、ゆっっくり泳ぐウミガメ(ホヌ)達が。ホヌは時々息をしに海面へあがってきてぽこっと頭を出します。それがとても愛らしい。
最後はスピナードルフィンの群れが現れ、海面にツインで背びれを見せて、時々スピンする子もいてとてもかわいい。多分50匹くらいはいそうでした。夜行性だそうで、昼間は脳の半分は寝ていてほぼ寝ながら泳いでいると聞いて驚きました。これで寝ているなんて・・・。日本人ガイドの方(ドライバー兼海にも一緒に入ります)がイルカの種類や習性なども教えてくれたのが、とても良かったです!龍一さんという方でした。
メインのガイドはブルックという格好良い女性で、人魚のように深く潜って行ったり、動画を沢山撮ってきてくれました。私たちは船長に「今だ!海へ入れ!」と言われ、ジャブンとして水面でプカプカ浮いて、「下見て!!」と言わ、顔をつけて見ていると、ちょうどイルカが通って行ったり、カメが泳いでいたり・・・。
私たち家族は一応、ウエットスーツを借りましたが(他の欧米参加者で借りている人はなし)海に入るまでは逆に暑いくらいで、大きなバスタオルがあれば、確かに要らなかったかなという感じでした。
If you have even a little experience with seasickness, I recommend taking motion sickness medication. I forgot to bring mine, but the boat was quite small, accommodating about 15 people, and it rocked
少しでも船酔い経験のある方は、酔い止めををおすすめします。私は忘れてしまったのですが、船は15人乗りくらいのものですごく揺れました。子供含め家族6人で参加しましたが、ほぼ全員が酔いました。笑
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School program. We appreciate the five-star rating and the wonderful photos you shared. It sounds like you had a fantastic time swimming with the mother and baby false killer whales, watching the spinner dolphins, and encountering sea turtles in the beautiful natural setting of West Oahu!!! Thank you for your comments about Ryuichi and Black as well! We also appreciate your feedback regarding the wetsuits and seasickness. Please make sure to be well-prepared for seasickness next time you visit Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! 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。五つ星ならびに素敵な写真を共有していただき、感謝いたします。コビレゴンドウの親子と泳いだり、ハシナガイルカのスピンを見たり、ウミガメにも出会えたりと、西オアフの美しい大自然を舞台にした海洋生物たちとの出会いを満喫されましたね!!! 龍一とブラックに関するコメントもありがとうございます! また、ウェットスーツや船酔いに関するコメントにも感謝です。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には船酔い対策を万全にして遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
This sunset cruise was amazing! The staff was outstanding, the drinks and food were delicious and the live music was fantastic. I highly recommend this cruise.
It's a real submarine. Although it was made for tourism, you can see the bottom of the ocean in Waikiki. The air conditioning works well, so it's comfortable, and I was able to see small fish and sharks. Unfortunately, I didn't see any sea turtles.
本物の潜水艦です。観光用に作られたものではありますが、ワイキキの海の底を見ることができます。エアコンがきちんと効いているので快適だし、小さな魚やシャークをを見ることができました。残念ながらウミガメは見られませんでした。
For those who want to explore from the ocean, you travel by boat to a submarine from the beach, but it was quite rocky. It’s not for a very long time, so you probably won’t need motion sickness medica
海の中から観光したい人向け。ビーチからボートで潜水艦まで移動しますが、けっこう揺れました。それほど長時間ではないので酔い止め薬は要らないかな。
The crew was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the sharks and ocean life!! A win!
The two star review is because we did get to see Manta Rays, and they were amazing. But the company itself only deserves one star. They were a disorganized mess from start to finish and it seemed like they had never led a tour before. We showed up to the storefront on time, but they spent so much time with a family with lots of kids (making changes, asking questions, listening to their complaints, etc.) that by the time they checked us in we were rushing to make it to the boat on time. We had to park far away and were running to get to the dock. We didn't realize we didn't need to rush because the people at the dock had no idea what was going on. They couldn't organize people into groups, they counted over and over, hoping people were coming out of the bathroom, and we had to tell them that a group of three had canceled at the storefront at the last minute and wouldn't be showing up. The leader of our group seemed like she had never lead a tour before. They got us out to the viewing area with no issues, but once we arrived there was much yelling among the guides about how to turn on the light boards, how to hook them together, how to swim and pull them together, etc. The tour as advertised said everyone needed to know how to swim, but they let quite a few little children come on the tour. All of the kids were freaked out in the dark water and there was a lot of crying and screaming. Then fire worms (stinging sea centipedes that usually live at the bottom but come out to reproduce around the full moon) appeared. That was obviously not the fault of the tour guides, but we kept asking what the creatures were and our guide said she had no idea, but no need to worry (even though she's a marine biologist). Eventually mass panic ensued as people were being stung by the fire worms, so they loaded us on the boats early and took us back. My husband swam and pulled all the light boards back to the boat because the tour guides were so confused/disorganized.
Children under the age of 13 should not go on this tour!
Captain Steff
Japanese staff member Ryuichi
Brooke, who took the photos
Thank you for an amazing experience!
It was a very precious experience.
We dove with dolphins twice, and both times it was a false killer whale!
During the first dive, we swam hard and caught a glimpse of the pod. On the second dive, before we could swim much, we encountered a father, mother, and child. At first, the father was cautious, but once he realized we were not a threat, the mother began to train the child on how to breathe right in front of us, repeating it several times! A few times, they came up right below us, which was a bit scary (laughs). After saying goodbye, surprisingly, the mother and child returned to show us the child swimming again! Was it a proud moment for them? It was moving!
At the turtle spot, we saw about three turtles just sitting still, allowing us to watch them being cleaned by fish. While looking down, one suddenly appeared right beside us, observed us for a while, and then swam away!
On the way back, we swam alongside a pod of about 50 spinner dolphins, watching them spin and seeing the little ones attempt jumps. It was adorable to see a tiny baby swimming with the whole family.
Steff accurately read the dolphins' movements and gave us dive instructions. Ryuichi drove the shuttle bus, provided precise interpretation on the boat, and supported the children with life vests during the dives, which was a great help. The lovely staff member Brooke swam at the front, took photos, and quickly shared the footage via AirDrop. It became a wonderful memory!
Thank you, everyone.
This time, there were 17 people on the boat, with 6 of us being Japanese!
船長のステッフさん
日本人スタッフの龍一さん
撮影してくれたブルックさん
凄い体験、ありがとうございました!
とても貴重な体験でした。
イルカは2回ダイブしましたが、2回ともコビレゴンドウでした。イルカと言うかクジラでした!
1回目はダイブして頑張って泳いで群れがちらっと見えました。2回目はダイブしてあまり泳がないうちにすぐ、
お父さん、お母さん、子供の3頭で、最初のうちはお父さんが警戒していましたが、敵ではないと分かったらしくお母さんが子供に呼吸の仕方を、私達の目の前で何度も繰り返しトレーニングしてくれました!何度かは真下から上がって来て、少し怖いぐらいでした(笑)その後さよならしたのですが、何と!再びお母さんと子供が戻ってきて、子供を紹介する様に、再び私達に泳いでいる子供を見せにきてくれました!!
自慢の子供なのかな?感動しました!
亀のスポットも最初から3匹ほどじっつとして、魚にクリーニングしている姿を見せてくれました。
下をみていたら、突然真横に現れて、こっちを観察してくれてしばらく回りを泳いでくれた後潜って行きました!
その後は帰りにスピナードルフィンの50頭くらいの群れと並走して、スピンしてくれたり、子供の失敗ジャンプを見たり、本当に小さな赤ちゃんが家族みんなと一緒に泳いで可愛かったです。
ステッフは的確にイルカの動きを読んで、ダイブの指示をくれて、
龍一さんは、送迎バスの運転や、ボート上では的確に通訳して下さり、ダイブしたらしんがりを努めて下さり、子供を救命様の浮きでサポートして下さり、助かりました。
綺麗なスタッフのブルックさんは、先頭で泳いでくれて、撮影もしてくれて、映像をすぐにエアドロップで共有して下さり。大変良い思い出になりました!
皆様、ありがとうございました。
船は今回は17名で6名日本人でした!
It would have been nice to have motion sickness medication since my child got seasick. Also, for snorkeling, it's different when you're outside, but you'll enjoy it more if you practice a little befor
子供が船酔いしてしまったので、酔い止めあったら良かったです。
あとシュノーケルも、外用では勝手が違いますが、少し練習してから、参加した方が楽しめます!
あと、当日ウェットスーツ借りました10ドルでした
Aloha! Thank you, AKI, for participating with your family at Dolphin Middle School. We also appreciate the wonderful photos you shared and the five-star rating. It was truly fortunate to swim with the mother and baby false killer whales, the second largest dolphins in the world! The power, beauty, and emotion of that moment come through in the photos! I'm glad you also had the chance to meet the sea turtles! Thank you for your comments about Steff, Ryuichi, and Brooke. Knowing that you enjoyed a safe tour is encouraging for our staff. Please do come back and visit us when you're in Hawaii again. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! AKI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た。素敵な写真も共有ならびに五つ星にも感謝いたします。世界で2番目に大きいイルカであるコビレゴンドウの親子と一緒に泳げたなんて、、、本当に幸運でしたね!! 写真からその時の迫力、美しさ、感動が伝わってきます!! ウミガメとも出会えて良かったです!! また、ステッフ、龍一、ブルックに関するコメントもありがとうござまいます。安心したツアーを楽しんで頂けたことはスタッフ達の励みになります。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!
Swimming with a pod of false killer whales and long-finned pilot whales, and experiencing the thrill of swimming alongside sea turtles and colorful fish below was like a dream. The staff, including Steff and Brooke, were kind, and even if you're worried about your English, Ryuichi's careful interpretation provides great reassurance. I had the rare opportunity to see a sea urchin up close. For those prone to seasickness, bringing motion sickness medication will make your experience even more enjoyable. The excitement waiting for you is enough to blow away any small worries, creating a lifelong memory etched in your heart. I highly recommend this experience for families.
コビレゴンドウとハシナガイルカの群れと一緒に泳ぎ、3時間目には、真下にはウミガメ、色鮮やかな魚たちと一緒に泳ぐ体験。まるで夢の中のような体験でした。ステッフさんと、ブルックさん、スタッフの皆さんも親切で、英語が不安でも龍一さんの丁寧な通訳でとても安心です。ウニをとってみせてもらったり本当に貴重な体験をさせて頂きましたが。酔いやすい方は酔い止めを準備するとさらに快適に楽しめます。小さな不安を吹き飛ばすほどの感動が待っていて、心に刻まれる一生の思い出になりました。家族で体験するのにも最高におすすめです。
I think it would be good to have motion sickness medication.
酔い止めがあると良いと思います
Aloha! Suzuka. Thank you for participating in the Dolphin School. I also appreciate the dolphin photos and the five stars. It was very lucky to encounter two types of dolphins!! Additionally, meeting the sea turtles, fish, and sea urchins... I am truly happy to hear that it has become "a lifelong memory etched in your heart." Thank you for your comments about our Japanese staff, Ryuichi, and the motion sickness medication. Please come and visit us again when you are in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! すずさま。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。イルカの写真と五つ星にも感謝です。2種類のイルカに出会えたとはとてもラッキーでしたね!! 加えてウミガメや魚たち、ウニとの出会いも。。。「心に刻まれる一生の思い出」とお聞きし、本当に嬉しく思います。日本語スタッフの龍一に関するコメントと酔い止め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!
We reserved a private tour for 10 people, including our four grandchildren and our four daughters and their husbands. During the snorkeling, where we saw sea turtles and fish, we were able to enjoy it together at the pace of the little ones without any worries.
孫4人と娘たち夫婦4人に、私たち夫婦で10名の貸切としてもらいました。ウミガメや魚を見るシュノーケリングでは、小さい子供のペースで気兼ねなくわがままに、皆んなで楽しめました。
Thank you very much for using the private charter from Sea Hawaii. We are very happy to hear that everyone in your family, regardless of age, enjoyed the experience. We sincerely look forward to your next participation. Mahalo!
この度はシーハワイのプライベートチャーターをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
年齢を問わず、ご家族皆様でお楽しみいただけたとのこと、とても嬉しく思います。
またのご参加を、心よりお待ちしております。マハロ!
The guys were great, there were a ton of sharks. Just wish they would have given a little bit of instruction as to the use of the snorkel. I spent a fair amount of time afraid I wasn’t using it properly and would inhale the water. Otherwise it was a super experience! I would definitely recommend Hawaii Shark Experience.
As a novice snorkeler a quick show of proper use of the snorkel would have made my experience better
It was a valuable experience, but it felt too commercialized, and I wasn't moved by it. There were about 40 participants in the tour I joined, and there were many other boats from different companies in the area. Right below us, there was also a group diving. Due to the timing, we could definitely see a lot of manta rays. They appeared one after another and even spun right in front of us.
貴重な体験でしたが、あまりにも商業的な感じがして、感動はありませんでした。私の参加したツアーの参加者は40人くらいで、現地には他社の船もいっぱいでした。私たちの真下では、ダイビングしているグループもいました。時期的なこともあって、確かにマンタはたくさん見ることができます。次から次へと現れて、目の前で回転してくれたりもしました。
Initially, I applied to a company that offered a small group experience, but it was canceled due to not meeting the minimum number of participants. I changed to Manta University through a recommendati
当初は少人数のグループでで行く会社に申し込みましたが、最少催行人数に満たずキャンセル。Veltra さんの紹介でマンタ大学に変更しました。小さい会社の申し込みには希望日に潜れないリスクもあります。
Great cruise, great staff, great live music, great food and drinks and great views of course!!!! Everything was wonderful! :))
We were traveling with young kids who were not really into snorkeling.. so we were looking inexpensive ways to look at some beautiful marine life. This was perfect for us. 5 minutes walk from our resort. Friendly, knowledgeable and more importantly patient staff. Luckily we kind of got a private tour as there was no one else at the same time as ours.
Kids loved it, we loved it too. Definitely recommended!!
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 family enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of ways to experience the ocean while you're on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to join us onboard and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
I was lucky enough to see dolphins up close multiple times while snorkeling, and it was so much fun. The staff were kind and great people.
There were also Japanese staff members, so even those who are not good at English can enjoy themselves without worry. The conversations were interesting, so I want to go again.
Since the dolphins are wild, it seems that on unlucky days you might not see them, but just being on the boat is enjoyable, so I highly recommend it.
運が良かったのかシュノーケリングでイルカを何度も間近で見ることができすごく楽しかったです。
スタッフも親切で良い人達でした。
日本人のスタッフもいて英語が苦手な人も安心して楽しめます。
話しも面白かったのでまた行きたいです。
イルカは野生なので運が悪い日は見ることができないみたいなのですが、ボートにまたがってるだけでも楽しいのでおすすめです。
I got seasick, so motion sickness medication is a must.
船酔いはしたので酔い止め必須です
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Dolphin School. We also appreciate the five stars. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the encounter with the dolphins set against the beautiful and magnificent nature of the west side of Oahu. Thank you for your comments regarding the staff and the tips for preventing seasickness! Please come back and visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! sk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。オアフ島西部の美しく壮大な自然を舞台のしたイルカたちとの出会いを楽しんで頂いたようで嬉しく思います。スタッフに関するコメントならびに船酔い対策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!
I was worried since I went with a small child and a senior, but I received incredibly supportive assistance. The child was initially scared during the first entry into the water and couldn’t see the dolphins, but we were able to spot dolphins early on, allowing for multiple entries into the water. We got to see a rare type of dolphin called the false killer whale, which came very close, exciting the guide as well, and the kids were thrilled! We also saw many sea turtles at another spot, took photos underwater, and enjoyed sitting on the edge of the speedboat like on a banana boat. By the end, they were having so much fun that they didn’t want to leave. The sea was beautiful as well. I don’t speak any English, but thanks to our Japanese guide, Ryuichi, I was able to participate in the tour with peace of mind. The guides, Brooke, Jason, and Brian, all contributed to making wonderful memories. I was also worried about getting cold, but I was able to borrow a wetsuit, so I enjoyed myself without shivering from the cold. Prescription goggles were also available for rent. I’m really glad I chose Dolphin Academy among the various tours available.
小さな子供とシニアと一緒に行ったので、心配していましたが、申し訳ないほど手厚くサポートしてもらえました。子供は最初の入水でビビって水中でイルカを見ることが出来ませんでしたが、早くにイルカを発見できたことで何度も入水出来たので、ガイドさんが興奮するくらい、間近まで近づいてきたレアなコビレゴンドウクジラという種類の大きなイルカを見ることが出来、子供達も大興奮!!別のスポットでウミガメもたくさん見たり、水中から写真を撮ってもらったり、高速ボートの端に座ってバナナボートのように楽しんでみたりと最後にはまだ帰りたくないというほど楽しんでいました。海もとても綺麗でした。英語が全く出来ませんが、日本人ガイドのリューイチさんのおかげで安心してツアーに参加することができました。
ガイドのブルックさん、ジェイソンさん、ブライアンさんみんなで盛り上げてくれて最高の思い出を作ることができました。
体の冷えも心配していましたが、ウェットスーツを借りることができたので、寒さに震えることなく楽しめました。度付きのゴーグルも貸してもらえます。色々あるツアーの中でイルカ中学さんを選んで本当に良かったです。
If you are prone to motion sickness, it's better to use motion sickness medication. It gets cold after you board the ship.
酔いやすい方は酔い止めを使った方がいいです。
船に上がったあとは寒いです。
Aloha! Ayu-sama. Thank you for participating with your family at Dolphin Middle School. It was lucky that you got to see the false killer whales up close!! I hope the adventure set against the magnificent nature of West Oahu became an unforgettable memory for your family. Thank you also for your comments about our Japanese guides Riryuichi, Brooke, Jason, and Brian. It will be encouraging for them. We also appreciate your feedback regarding motion sickness medication and cold weather measures. Please be sure to join us again with your family the next time you visit Hawaii! Our crew will do our best to ensure you meet the dolphins! Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! あゆさま。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た。コビレゴンドウを間近で見られたとはラッキーでしたね!! 西オアフの壮大な大自然を舞台にしたアドベンチャーがご家族の忘れられない思い出になったら幸いです。日本語ガイドりリューイチやブルック、ジェイソン、ブライアンに関するコメントもありがとうございます。彼らにとって励みになります。また、酔い止めや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ご家族で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!
It was very hot, but I had a great time. It seemed that there were few staff members who could provide guidance in Japanese at Sea Life Park, but there was one male staff member who was fluent in Japanese. He explained things to us beforehand and stayed nearby to assist during the experience, which was reassuring. The program with the dolphins was a valuable experience that you can't have in Japan.
When I got off the shuttle bus on the way there, I was anxious because there was no information about the return pick-up time; we were just dropped off. While I was at the Sea Life Park reception, the staff there informed me that the bus would depart at 2 PM.
とても暑かったですが,楽しかったです。
シーライフパークには日本語で案内できる方は少ないようでしたが,日本語が堪能な男性スタッフが一人いらっしゃって,事前に説明してくださり,体験している間も近くにいて補助してくださったので,心強かったです。
イルカとのプログラムは日本ではできない貴重な体験でした。
行きの送迎バスを降りたとき,帰りのお迎えの時間もこれからどうするかの何の案内もなく,ただおろされただけだったので,不安でした。わからないまま,シーライフパークの受付を行っていたら,受付の方から14時にバスが出発すると告げられました。
During the experience, I didn't wear a hat. I recommend taking proper sun protection measures. There is no roof over the area where you watch the dolphin show. I was using an umbrella until it started
体験中は帽子をかぶりませんでいした。
日焼け対策をしっかりすることをお勧めします。
イルカショーも見るところも屋根がありません。始まるまで日傘をさしていましたが,とても暑かったです。
Really cool experience for the family. Adult kids of 23,21,18 really enjoyed it as well. Very friendly staff, manta rays got within inches of your face and even brushed up against you on occasion. Definitely an excursion that doesn’t take up a whole day or afternoon and you can squeeze in if your looking for something to do after dark
No need to bring a lot. Your not on the boat long so towels and such can stay at the car even
I participated in the 6:30 AM tour. I was more worried about seasickness than the sharks, as I had read in reviews that it could be severe. In the end, the boat and the cage did sway, but perhaps because it was morning, I managed to cope with the slight rocking. On the way back, I dozed off, but my child said they saw dolphins.
Regarding the number of sharks, I thought I wouldn't see many, but it seems there is a way to attract them, and we were able to see quite a few. The moment I first saw the silhouette glowing in fluorescent colors from the sunrise above the boat was the scariest, but since the sharks weren't charging at the cage, I was reasonably satisfied.
Additionally, I brought my own snorkeling set, as mentioned in the reviews. I also got to see the beautiful morning scenery of the North and saw plenty of sharks, so I was very satisfied with this experience.
朝6:30のツアーに参加しました。
口コミより、船酔いがひどいとあったので鮫よりもそちらの心配ばかりしていました。
結果、船もゲージも確かに揺れはしましたが朝だったおかげか多少の揺れで乗り切れました。帰りは居眠りしていたのですが、子どもが言うにはイルカも見えたようです。
鮫の量については、なんだかんだそんなに見られないかと思っていましたが、呼び寄せ方があるようでたくさん見ることができました。
先に船の上から朝日で蛍光色に浮かび上がるシルエットを見た時が1番怖さを感じたのですが、ゲージにガシガシ突進してくる鮫ではなかったので、程よく満足。
加えて、口コミにもあったのでシュノーケルセットは持ち込みました。
ノースの綺麗な朝の景色も見られ、鮫もたくさん見たのでこの1回で大満足です。
Just to be safe, it might be a good idea to bring candy and a snorkeling set. I didn't understand what was being said in the English explanation, but it simply means not to extend your arms and legs,
念のため飴とシュノーケルセットを持参すればよいかと。
英語の説明で何を言ってるかわからなかったのですが、単に手足を出すなと言うことと、足の置き場があるので、シュノーケルをセットしたら潜って見るだけです
Thank you for participating in the shark tour! We are very happy that you enjoyed the tour, especially encountering sharks and meeting dolphins on the way back. We believe that the details and advice from your experience will be helpful for other customers as well. Thank you for coming from afar, mahalo!
この度はシャークツアーにご参加ありがとうございました!サメとの遭遇、おかえりの道中ではイルカとも会えて、ツアーを楽しんでいただけて、スタッフ一同とても嬉しいです。ツアーの詳細、また アドバイスなども他のお客様がご参考にしていただけると思います。この度は遠いところ、ありがとうございました、マハロ!
I was able to see dolphins perfectly. First, we boarded a small boat to search for dolphins. The boat, powered by two engines, moved at an incredible speed. It felt like riding a banana boat, and it was fun even while we were moving.
After about 15-20 minutes of searching, we spotted dolphins. During the first time we entered the water, we only caught a glimpse of two dolphins diving. We set out again to search for dolphins, and during the second attempt, we were able to see dozens of dolphins in the ocean. After that, we moved to another spot and were also able to see several sea turtles perfectly.
Ken, the Japanese staff member, was very kind, and I felt reassured to participate even with my concerns about speaking English. Since the boat is small, it does sway quite a bit. If you're worried about motion sickness, I think taking anti-nausea medication is essential. It's said that the waters in Hawaii are calmest in the morning, so even though the meeting time is early, I recommend the first tour.
The boat from Dolphin University had a toilet and was well-equipped, but if seeing dolphins and swimming with them is your top priority, it seems that Dolphin Junior is recommended because their boat can maneuver more easily. There was also plenty of time for snorkeling, making it a very satisfying tour.
イルカはバッチリ見れました。
まずは小型のボートに乗り込み、イルカを探しに行きます。船はエンジンを2台のパワーで動くのですごいスピードが出ます。バナナボートに乗っているような感覚で移動中も楽しかったです。
15-20分ほど探したところで、イルカを発見。1回目海に入ったところでは2頭のイルカが潜っていく所を少し見れた程度でした。改めてイルカを探しに船を走らせ、2回目では数十頭のイルカを海の中から見ることができました。その後別のスポットまで移動して、海亀も数匹バッチリ見ることが出来ました。
日本人スタッフのケンさんもとても親切で英語に不安があっても安心して参加できました。
船が小型なので結構揺れます。乗り物酔いが心配な場合は酔い止めの服用は必須かと思います。ハワイの海は朝が1番穏やかとのことで、集合は朝早いですが1番最初のツアーがおすすめです。
イルカ大学の船にはトイレが付いていたり設備が充実していましたが、イルカを見る、イルカと泳ぐことが優先順位1位であればイルカ中学の方が船が小回りきくこともありおすすめだそうです。
シュノーケルの時間もたっぷりあり、大満足なツアーでした。
Don't forget to take your motion sickness medication.
酔い止めの服用を忘れずに。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in Dolphin School, Mochi! I also appreciate the five stars. During the second dolphin swim, we were able to see many dolphins underwater, right? The port of Dolphin School is exciting and fun just by riding on the tube! Thank you for your comments about me as a Japanese guide. It really motivates me! Please join us again the next time you come to Hawaii! The crew will do our best to ensure you meet the dolphins! Mahalo nui and a hui hou! by Ken
アロハ! もちさま。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回目のイルカスイムでは沢山のイルカを水中で見ることができましたね!! イルカ中学のポートはチューブに乗っているだけでも迫力があり楽しいですよね! 日本語ガイドの私に関するコメントもありがとうございます。とっても励みになります! 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! by ケン
The staff were great at getting everyone excited and taught us with care. There was also a Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease participating! Dolphins swam in from all directions, and we could see them up close 🐬. After that, we moved to a snorkeling spot for some free snorkeling time. There, we were able to see sea turtles, which was a very precious experience for me(^^).
スタッフの方が盛り上げ上手で丁寧に教えてくれました。日本人のガイドさんもいて、安心して参加することができました!イルカは四方八方からたくさん泳いできて間近で見られました🐬
その後シュノーケリングスポットに移動して自由にシュノーケリングタイム。そこではウミガメを見ることもでき、とても貴重な体験をすることがだしました(^^)
The boat moves quickly, so it gets cold when you come out of the water. You can rent a wetsuit for $10 locally, which gives you peace of mind!
船のスピードが速いので海から上がると移動が寒いです。現地でウェットスーツが10ドルでレンタルできるので、レンタルすると安心です!
Aloha! Airi. Thank you for participating in the Dolphin School. We also appreciate your five-star rating. It’s such a valuable experience to see dolphins up close in the magnificent nature of the west side of Oahu! Thank you for your comments about our Japanese guide. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with peace of mind. Please come back to meet the dolphins again when you visit Hawaii. Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
アロハ! あいりさま。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です。オアフ島西部の壮大な自然の中でイルカを間近で見ることはとても貴重な体験ですよね!! 日本人ガイドに関するコメントもありがとうございます。安心してツアーを楽しんでいただき嬉しく思います。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはイルカに会いに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
Great experience! Like snorkeling without getting wet. They took us over beautiful reefs with lots of fish. It was fun! The guides were great!
Great for all ages!
Aloha Shelli,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew -- and we appreciate getting to see those photos you took too!
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 join us onboard.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
A few years ago, I participated and had such a great time that this time I joined with my son and his girlfriend, making it a family of four. Last time it was in April, so the sea was cold and I felt chilly, but this time we were well-prepared for the cold (in July). Once again, many manta rays turned right in front of us, and I almost shouted with excitement. We’re not supposed to touch them, but the other three were so close that they ended up being touched by the manta rays. You can even see inside the manta's mouth. There’s also an explanation about manta ray ecology, which makes you feel like you understand the manta rays in front of you even better. Time really flew by, and it was a tour where I didn’t want to get out of the water. This is definitely something you should participate in.
数年前に参加して、とても楽しかったので、今度は初めて訪れる息子と彼女を伴って家族4人で参加しました。前回は4月だったため海が冷たく体が冷えたのですが、今回は防寒対策もバッチリした上で参加(7月)。今回もたくさんのマンタが目の前でターンしてくれて、声をあげそうになりました。タッチしてはいけないのですが、あまりに近すぎて、私以外の三人はマンタに触られたそうです。マンタの口の中まで見えます。マンタの生態についても説明があるので、目の前のマンタをより理解した気分になります。本当にあっという間に時間がたってしまい、海から上がりたくないと思うツアーです。これは、絶対に参加した方がいいです。
I think it would be good to bring a bathrobe as a way to keep warm after coming out of the sea if the hotel provides one. It will effectively absorb water over your swimsuit during the time it takes t
ホテルにバスローブがあれば、海から上がったあとの防寒対策として持参されるとよいと思います。岸につくまでの時間で水着の上からしっかりと水を吸収してくれます。ウェットスーツは借りた方がよいです。
Good appetizers, drinks and fun crew. Recommended.
I participated with my spouse and our 10-year-old son. The staff were cheerful and kind, and the Japanese staff member, Tamae, provided thorough explanations in advance. The descriptions from Trevor, Diego, and Scott on the way to the point were enjoyable, and we arrived at the point in no time.
Once we reached the point and entered the water, we immediately encountered manta rays. In fact, we saw three large manta rays! Watching the manta rays gracefully swim through the darkness was mystical and incredibly moving.
Although we are not allowed to touch them (as the bacteria from humans can cause illness in manta rays), they came so close that we could almost touch them. Being able to see manta rays up close was truly a rare experience.
After getting back on the boat and during our return to the port, we enjoyed hot cocoa and snacks, and the cocoa was delicious and warmed up our chilled bodies.
As we were leaving, a Japanese staff member gave me a sticker, saying, "I had fun today too." I also had a great time, and I really appreciated how much they cared about my wife, who got seasick. It became a wonderful memory. I heard that there's a 20% discount for the next visit, so I definitely want to come back!
夫婦と10歳の息子と参加しました。スタッフの方は明るく親切で、日本人スタッフのタマエさんも事前に丁寧に説明してくれます。
ポイントに着くまでのTrevor,Diego,Scottさん達の説明も楽しく、あっという間にポイントに到着しました。
ポイントに着いて海に入ったらすぐにマンタに会えました。しかも大きなマンタが3枚も!
暗闇の中を優雅に泳ぐマンタは神秘的でとても感動しました。
マンタには触ってはいけないのですが(人間の持っているバクテリアがマンタの体に付くと病気になってしまう可能性があるため)、触れそうなくらい近くまで来てくれて、こんなに近くでマンタを見れたのは本当に貴重な経験でした。
ボートに上がってから港に帰るまでの間にホットココアとスナックをいただき、ココアは冷えた体を温めてくれてとても美味しかったです。
帰り際に、日本人スタッフの方から「私も今日は楽しかったから」とステッカーを頂きました。こちらこそとても楽しかったですし、船酔いした妻のこともとても気にかけていただいたので、本当によい思い出になりました。次は20%オフとのことなので、ぜひまた来たいです。
The boat can be quite rocky, and since it floats on the water, I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take anti-nausea medication in advance. Also, surprisingly, it can be cold at nig
ボートは結構揺れますし、水面にずっと浮かんでいるので、乗り物酔いしやすい人は酔い止めを事前に飲んでおくことをお勧めします。また意外とこの時期でも夜は寒いのでウェットスーツがあった方が快適です。
Mantas came close to me multiple times, and I was extremely excited. They swam so close that it was almost surprising we didn't bump into each other.
マンタが何度も何枚も近づいてきてくれて大興奮でした。
ぶつからないのが不思議なくらいの距離まで何度も泳いでくれます。
There are many places where you can park on the street, which can be a bit of a hassle. It's better to arrive early and park your car.
路駐可能な箇所がいっぱいで困りました。早めに到着して車を停めた方がいいです。
We’ve been with family. Children 12 and 10 years old. All of us were so excited and totally happy with this experience!
This was by far the most memorable thing our family did on the Big Island, it’s got to be one of the most amazing things we’ve ever done together. Stop reading this review and go book your trip now. You won’t regret it.