Reviewed by: sht
In the sea with the best transparency, I was able to encounter a pod of nearly 150 dolphins. The dolphins didn't just swim past us quickly; they circled around us multiple times.
They swam so close that I could clearly see their eyes, rather than just appearing small in the distance. On the contrary, I was filled with surprise and emotion, wondering if it was really okay for them to come so close.
The staff also provided strict instructions for safety, but at the same time, they kept the atmosphere lively on the boat, allowing us to have a truly enjoyable time.
最高の透明度の海の中で
150頭近いイルカの群れに出会うことが出来ました。イルカの群れはさっと目の前を通り過ぎるのではなく、私たちのそばを何度も回遊してくれました。
ずっと遠くのほうに小さく見えるのではなく、はっきりと、イルカの瞳を確認できるほど、近くを泳いでくれました。
反対に、こんなに近づいてしまっていいのだろうかと思うほどで、驚きと感動でいっぱいになりました。
スタッフの方も、安全のために
厳しい言葉でしっかりと指示を出してくださいました。一方で船の上ではとても盛り上げてくださり、本当に楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/15 |
Reviewed by: はると
One of the staff members was not Japanese, but they spoke Japanese very fluently and were friendly, which made me feel at ease. I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles, but I couldn't get close enough to interact with the dolphins; I only saw a few of them from a distance, which was a bit disappointing (this might be due to the nature of the experience and timing). However, overall, I had a great time, enjoying lunch on the boat and snorkeling to see the sea turtles.
スタッフのうち一人は日本人ではなかったですが日本語がとても流暢で感じもよく安心できました。
イルカもウミガメも見れましたが、
イルカと触れ合えるほど近くでは見れず、遠くに数匹程度ずつ見えたという感じだったので(これは自然相手でタイミングなのかもしれませんが)少し残念でした。
ただ、そのほか全体通して、ランチでボート上でのランチやシュノーケリングでウミガメを見れたりなど楽しい時間をすごすことができました。
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| Packages: | 11:00出港プラン(~10/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/30 |
Reviewed by: YB3
I had done dolphin watching before, but I had never swum with them, so I decided to participate. The dolphins were only there for a moment, but I was close enough to touch a sea turtle! It was so moving! I also tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time, and even though I was wobbling, I managed to stand up and ended up playing until the very end while other groups returned to the boat. The energetic staff and photographer made the time fly by. When I asked people who have been to Hawaii, they mentioned that this experience is quite famous? I heard that it can be hard to make a reservation... I think I understand why it's so popular!
イルカウォッチングはした事はありましたが、一緒に泳ぐ!はした事がなかったので参加。イルカは一瞬でしたがウミガメは触れる距離に!感動でした!SUPも初めてやりましたがぐらぐらしながらも立て、他のグループが船に戻る中最後まで遊んでしまいました。テンション高いスタッフ、カメラマンであっという間の時間でした。ハワイに行った人に聞くと結構有名?予約取れなくて…という話も聞きました。人気の理由がわかった気がします!
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the entire tour. Please feel free to visit Dolphin Middle School and University again! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! ツアー全体を通じてお楽しみいただけたようで幸いです。 また是非イルカ中学・大学に遊びにいらしてくださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/09 |
Reviewed by: あさいー
I was moved to see a pod of dolphins and sea turtles, and the cheerful crew made the experience enjoyable on board! I was very grateful that they also took care of my 4-year-old daughter, who was scared of the ocean and stayed on the boat, and she had a great time too!
イルカの群れにも海亀にも会えて感動した他、陽気なクルーの皆様が盛り上げて楽しませてくれたので船上でも楽しく過ごせました!海を怖がり船に残った4歳の娘の面倒も見て頂けてとてもありがたかったし娘も楽しめました!
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/11 |
Reviewed by: shiro
The Japanese female staff member explained everything politely, and I had a great time! I was lucky to see 20 dolphins and a sea turtle too!
Thank you so much!!!!
女性の日本人staffさんが丁寧に説明してくれて凄く楽しかったです(´∇`)
イルカ20頭&海亀も見られてラッキーでした♡
ほんとにありがとうございました!!!!
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| Packages: | 11:00出港プラン(~10/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/24 |
Reviewed by: VScott
I'll start with the positive.
The crew is young and enthusiastic. Everyone had smiles and was helpful with the gear.
This is a great excursion for tourists and beginner snorkelers. Great vivews of the Eastern part of the island and a pleasant swim with sea life. The crew teaches everyone how to use the equipment and will help people in the water. They spend about 20 minutes at each site so, for experienced snorkelers, it can be a little dull.
The hotel pickup was on time and the driver was good. The van is new and the ride was smooth.
You will be visiting with Spinner Dolphins. They are small dolphin and swim in pods of 30. The captain knows their favorite spots and will make sure you get to swim with them. By law, you will need to be wearing a life jacket to do this part of the swim. We got to see two pods. It was delightful. This tour company was knowledgeable about dolphins and is conerned with their safety.
We stopped at two more snorkeling locations. The fist stop was a small cove and the second had turtles.
The lunch at the Spinner cafe was good. I had the breakfast burrito and it was tasty and well prepared. The menu is small but the portions are big. The pancakes looked really good.
The reason for my 3 stars is not the quality of the company but an incident I had. The crew should be better trained in basic fist aid. I ended up treating myself with the supplies I keep in my bag. After asking if I was okay, no one helped or checked on my for the rest of the trip.
I would recommend this for people visiting Ohau and beginner snorkelers.
Warm Aloha,
Thank you very much for taking the time to post about your experience. We are sorry to hear about your incident.
Your feedback has been shared with the activity provider to better serve future guests.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
VELTRA Customer Support
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Kayo
In conclusion, it was incredibly fun!!!!!!!
This was my first solo trip abroad. I was looking for an optional tour to go snorkeling and discovered this tour. It was my second time in Hawaii, and I had seen quite a few sites mentioning that the west side could be dangerous, so I hadn’t researched it for my first visit. But when I found out there was a tour that would take us to the west side, I quickly made a reservation. Of course, since I was participating alone, I had some anxiety, but the moment I met our guide Akima, all my worries disappeared.
This time, there was a Japanese couple, and in addition to them, there were also some international participants (I couldn't identify their countries...), so perhaps that’s why two guides, Akima and a man named Bob, were with us. I regretted not studying English properly, as I could have talked with Bob and the others if I could speak it.
Akima explained various things in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner, including legends and the origins of power spots, as well as Hawaii's history, the mindset of the Hawaiian people, their way of life, and current situations, sometimes in a quiz format. This made the time spent in the car and during sightseeing enjoyable. In fact, I wanted to ask even more questions.
Regarding snorkeling, it was disappointing that I didn’t get to see a turtle (only Bob found one, but it was deeper in the water, so we couldn’t see it from the surface, haha). However, I had fun touching a sea urchin and having it placed on my head (of course, Akima gently returned it to the sea), and I got to see fish that can only be found in Hawaii. I thought I’d like to be able to do some free diving, even if it’s not full-on.
Oh, I learned that while the west side wasn’t safe over ten years ago, that’s not the case anymore in recent years.
I definitely want to request other tours, like a private tour, next time! It would be fun to go hiking together too♪
I look forward to it again!!!
結論から言うと、めちゃめちゃ面白かったです!!!!!
今回、初めて海外へのひとり旅でした。
1日はオプショナルツアーでシュノーケリングしたいなと探していたところ、このツアーを発見。
ハワイは2回目で、西は危ないと書かれているサイトもけっこう見かけていたので1回目は調べもしていなかったのですが、西に連れて行ってくれるツアーあるんだ♪ってことでさっそく予約。
もちろんひとり参加だったので多少の不安はあったのですが、ガイドのあきまさんにお会いした瞬間、その不安はなくなりました。
今回は日本人のご夫婦がいらっしゃって、それ以外に海外の方(国はわかりませんでしたが、、、)も参加されており、そのためかBobさんという男性とあきまさんのお二人がガイドしてくれました。英語がしゃべれたらその方やBobさんともお話できたんだけどなぁと、英語をちゃんと勉強していかなかったことを悔やみました。
パワースポットについての伝説や名前の由来などはもちろん、ハワイの歴史やハワイの方々の考え方、暮らし、状況など、いろいろなことをあきまさんが面白くわかりやすく、ときにクイズ形式で説明していただけるので、車に乗っている間も観光中も満喫できました。
というか、まだまだいろいろ聞いていたかったぐらいです。
シュノーケルについては、カメに会えなかったのは残念でしたが(Bobさんだけ見つけてましたが、海の下のほうだったので海面にいた私たちには見えませんでした笑)、ウニを触ったり頭に乗っけてもらったり(もちろん、丁寧にあきまさんが海に戻しておりました)、ハワイにしかいない魚が見られたりと、楽しかったです。
フリーダイビングまではいかなくても、ある程度の素潜りできるようになりたいと思いましたね~。
あ、西は10年以上前は治安がよくはなかったが、近年はそのようなことはないとのことです。
ぜひ、次回はプライベートツアーなど他のツアーもお願いしたいです!
ハイキングとかもご一緒できたら楽しそうです♪
またぜひよろしくお願い致します!!!
Aloha~
I had fun too~ lol Let's come back soon and go somewhere again—hiking, snorkeling at the North Shore~
Thank you for the wonderful review.
I’m studying every day (though not every day) to learn as much as I can about Hawaii, so I think I’ll have different stories to share when you visit again.
See you soon!
Mahalo,
Akima
アロハ~
私も楽しかったです~w 早く戻ってきてまたどこかに行きましょう~、ハイキング、ノースショアのスノーケリング~
素敵なレビューもありがとうございます。
毎日(とはいきませんが)できるだけハワイのことを知ろうと日々勉強しておりますので、またお越しになった時には違うお話ができると思います。
see you soon!
マハロ
あきま
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| Packages: | 5月16日~9月30日<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/22 |
Reviewed by: ちろる
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and participated in this tour! Since it was overseas, I had some concerns, but they explained everything thoroughly and provided transportation, allowing us to experience it without any worries.
I was excited to see dolphins, and we were able to see a pod of wild dolphins not once, but twice! It was an emotional and joyful experience like nothing I had ever felt before! Swimming with turtles and fish was also a lot of fun!
On the boat, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers and snacks, and since we were a bit tired from traveling, we were able to take a nap at our own pace, which was great. They took many wonderful photos, and looking back at them brings back those joyful memories.
The tour staff created a very fun atmosphere, making it the best memory of our honeymoon. I highly recommend this experience to anyone considering a marine adventure!
新婚旅行でハワイに行き、このツアーに参加しました! 海外ということもあり不安な点もありましたが、丁寧に説明してくださり送迎もしてくださりなんの不安もなく体験することができました。
イルカに出会えるかドキドキでしたが、二回も野生のイルカの群れを見ることができました!今までに経験したことのない、感動と嬉しさでした!
また亀や魚と一緒に泳げたのも楽しかったです!
船の上では美味しいハンバーガーやお菓子をいただき、旅疲れが出ていた頃で昼寝もさせてもらい…自分のペースで楽しむことができ良かったです。
素敵な写真もたくさんの撮っていただき、後から見返すとまた楽しかった思い出が蘇ります♪
ツアーのスタッフの方たちもとても楽しい雰囲気を作ってくださり、ハネムーンの1番の思い出になりました。海での体験を考えている方にぜひオススメしたいです!
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We are glad to have been a part of your wonderful honeymoon memories. Please do come back and re-enroll at Dolphin Middle School and University when you visit Hawaii again! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! 素敵なハネムーンの思い出の一つになることができて幸いです。 また是非、ハワイに遊びにいらした際にはイルカ中学・大学に再入学しに来てくださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Rosemary
I had a problem at first snorkeling, bUT the guides were wonderful and helped me get over my problem. I had the most wonderful time.
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| Packages: | Mid-Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/18 |
Reviewed by: HAWAII大好き
The guide was very knowledgeable, so I was never bored listening to him! Touring while hearing about history and trivia allowed me to feel nature more deeply, making it a very memorable and stimulating experience! During the afternoon snorkeling, I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle, and although we can't touch them due to the law, it came very close to us, and I was completely charmed by its cuteness! I highly recommend this for those who want to enjoy a drive along a coastline different from Waikiki!
ガイドさんの知識が豊富なので聞いていて終始飽きなかったです!!
歴史や豆知識を聞きながら巡る観光は、より深く自然を感じることが出来るのでとても思い出に残る刺激的な体験になりました!
午後のシュノーケルでは運よくウミガメに遭遇した上に、(法律上触れることは出来ませんが)すぐ近くまで寄ってきてくれて、その可愛さにとてもキュンキュンしました☆
ワイキキとは違う海岸線のドライブを楽しみたい方にお勧めです!
Thank you for your review.
The sea turtles in Hawaii are completely protected, and they likely know this, so you can see them up close as long as you don't chase them. Depending on the turtle, they may come up close to people...
The turtles in the ocean are really cute, aren't they?
Please come visit us again.
Aloha,
Akima
レビューありがとうございます。
ハワイのウミガメは完全に保護されていて、向こうもおそらくそれを知っていてこちらが追いかけない限り近くで見ることができます。カメにもよりますが人の近くに上がってきたり・・
海の中のカメは本当にかわいいですよね~。
ぜひまたお越しくださいませ。
アロハ
あきま
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| Packages: | 5月16日~9月30日<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Mariko H
I definitely wanted to swim with dolphins during this trip to Hawaii, so I signed up for a tour. Unfortunately, I didn't see a single dolphin, but I thoroughly enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, and had a great time with lunch on the boat and a hula experience! The crew was friendly and taught us with care, which made me feel very comfortable and able to enjoy myself. For my revenge challenge, I was able to meet many dolphin teachers and sea turtle professors, and I was extremely satisfied!
今回のハワイで必ずドルフィンスイムがしたく、ツアーに申し込みしました。
残念ながらイルカは一匹も見れなかったんですが、スタンダップパドルやシュノーケリングなどを堪能し、船上でのランチやフラ体験などとても楽しい時間でした!
クルーの皆さんもフレンドリーで丁寧に教えてくださり、とっても安心して楽しめました(^^)
リベンジでのチャレンジでイルカ先生もウミガメ大教授にもたくさん会うことができ、大大大満足でした
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University and Dolphin Junior High this time! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed various activities. Most importantly, it was truly wonderful that you were able to meet Dolphin Sensei and Professor Sea Turtle before you left! Please do visit Dolphin Junior High and University again when you come to Hawaii. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学、またイルカ中学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! いろいろなアクティビティをお楽しみいただけたようで幸いです。そして何よりも、お客様が帰られるまでにイルカ先生やウミガメ教授にお会いすることが出来、本当に良かったです! また是非、ハワイに来た際はイルカ中学・大学に遊びにいらしてください。 MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/23 |
Reviewed by: マイクパパ
The guide was very eager to learn and had extensive knowledge about Hawaii. She entertained us by teaching us about Hawaii's birds, fish, flowers, and state flag through quizzes, explaining their reasons and origins. She also provided detailed information about Hawaii's unique climate, lifestyle, customs, and the flowers and seeds of its plants. Regarding the western tourist spots, she humorously shared local legends and stories while guiding us.
As for the snorkeling, she not only showed us fish, coral, and turtles but also discovered dolphins a bit offshore and helped two of our companions, who weren't strong swimmers, by pulling them along on a float. It must have been quite physically demanding for her. She kindly listened to our whims.
Additionally, on that day, we were fortunate enough to encounter a parade for a world champion in martial arts (a fighter from western Hawaii) and even met a wild peacock, which suggests that our guide had a special touch. She had lived in various places around the world and had experience in different jobs, sharing her rich knowledge about the lifestyles, climates, and customs of those countries.
Finally, regarding her personality, I felt she was a kind Hawaiian born in Japan. If I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, I would definitely ask her to be my guide.
ガイドの方は、大変勉強熱心らしく、ハワイについての知識が豊富。私たちを楽しませてくれようと、ハワイの鳥、魚、花、州旗などなどその理由、成り立ちについて、クイズ形式で教えてくれました。また、ハワイ特有の気候、生活、風習、植物の花や種についても、詳しく教えてくれました。西部の観光スポットについては、実際にガイドをしながら、現地に伝わる伝説、伝承を交えユーモラスに語ってくれました。肝心のシュノーケリングですが、魚、サンゴ、亀などを見せてくれたのは勿論のこと、ちょっと沖の方にイルカを発見し、泳ぎが得意でない同行者二人をフロートにつかまらせて引っ張って連れて行ってくれました。体力的にもかなりハードであったと思われます。わがままな我々の言うことを優しく受け止めてくれてもいました。更に、当日は何とハッピーなことに格闘技世界チャンピオン(ハワイ西部出身の選手)の凱旋パレードにも出くわしたり、野生のクジャクに出会ったりと、ガイドの彼女は何か持っているに違いありません。ガイドの彼女は世界各地に実際に生活し様々な仕事に携わった経験があり、その国々の生活や気候、風習などについても経験豊富な知識を元に話してくれました。最後に、彼女の性格ですが、私の感じたところ優しい日本生まれのハワイ人という感じでした。又、ハワイに来る機会があれば彼女にガイドを頼もうと思います。
Thank you for your review!
I am still studying about Hawaii. I believe I will have different stories to share next time compared to our previous meeting in West Oahu, so please come again.
I've been told by others that I "have something," whether it's encountering the miraculous monk seal underwater or seeing manta rays at "that beach." I wonder what I will come across next time... stay tuned!
I look forward to welcoming you again.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!
Aloha,
Akima
レビューありがとうございます!
あれからもハワイのこと勉強中です。またの機会には西オアフの時とは違うお話ができるかと思いますのでぜひまたお越しください。
”何か持っている”と他の方にも言われたことがあります、奇跡のモンクシールに水中であったり、”あのビーチ”でマンタにあったり、今度は何に出くわすか、、お楽しみに!
ぜひまたお待ちしております。
素敵なレビュー本当にありがとうございました!
アロハ
あきま
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| Packages: | 5月16日~9月30日<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/10 |
Reviewed by: 白メガネ&黒肌
I recently visited Hawaii after a long time, and since it was my friend's first trip to Hawaii, I was in charge of planning the itinerary. After debating between a "local guide" and a "niche tour," I decided on this tour.
First, I was surprised that our guide was a woman! Since it was advertised as "West Oahu where no one goes," I was curious about what kind of local guy would show up, but…
There were really no Japanese people at the beach! I felt like this was exactly the kind of tour I was looking for, and my excitement was through the roof. The supermarket was filled with locals, and I loved the feeling of being in an unfamiliar place.
The caves were also getting crowded with tourists shortly after us, so I thought the timing was perfect. The content included explanations of old legends and myths, and the guide took plenty of photos for us, providing thoughtful assistance throughout. She was knowledgeable about animals and plants, and I never got bored listening to her.
We encountered a pod of dolphins around Yokohama Bay, which got everyone excited.
During snorkeling, we saw not only sea turtles but also sharks. When someone shouted "Shark!" and I turned around, there was a shark about a meter long, and I had the incredibly rare experience of swimming alongside it. I was told it was not aggressive, but it was a bit thrilling.
While it wasn't just a random assortment of fish, we did see colorful fish and schools, which was great.
However, the temperature difference in the water made me feel cold before the turnaround point, and I started to feel seasick. The stops for explanations were the worst for my nausea. I apologize for not being able to hear much during the second half as I was battling my discomfort.
If you're sensitive to the cold, it might be a good idea to wear a rash guard during certain times.
But it would have been better if I hadn't gotten seasick… Even if you can't swim and use a float, you still feel the waves while holding onto it… (laughs) It was fine while I was biting down on the snorkel, but the moment I took it out and tasted the seawater, I felt like I was going to gag (though I didn't throw up).
For lunch, it might be better to keep it light or eat something that can be eaten with your hands in the car on the way back (like bread). I bought a poke bowl for lunch, and they kept anything that needed refrigeration cool, so I felt safe purchasing it!
On the way back to Waikiki, I fell into a deep sleep, and by the time I woke up, I had recovered from my seasickness and was ready to enjoy the evening activities.
私は久々のハワイで、初ハワイの彼に行程を任されまして、「現地人ガイド」か「マニアック系」で悩んだ結果、こちらのツアーに決定しました。
まず、ガイドさんが女性なのに驚き!"誰も行かない西オアフ"ってマニアックな事を謳うくらいなのでどんな地元に根付いた兄ちゃんが出てくるのかと思ったら…!
海も本当に日本人いない!こういうツアーを求めてた!!!って感じでテンションはあがりまくり…
スーパーもローカルしかいない所でこのアウェー感がたまらん!状態。
洞窟も私たちのちょい後には外人さんでいっぱいになっていて、時間のチョイスも絶妙だと思いました。
内容も昔ながらの伝説や神話を交えて解説、写真もバシバシ撮って下さるし細やかな対応で助かりました。
動物や植物にも詳しく、聞いていて飽きなかったです。
ヨコハマベイ周辺ではイルカの群れに遭遇で一同盛り上がりました。
シュノーケリングではウミガメだけでなく、サメにも遭遇しました。
サメだ!の声に振り返ると1mくらいのサメがいて、一緒に泳ぐという貴重すぎる体験が出来ました。人を襲わないヤツと言う事でしたが、ちょっとスリルがありましたね。
手当たり次第魚がいると言う感じではなかったですが、カラフルな魚や群れも見られて良かったです。
ただ…割と水の寒暖差でUターンポイント前には体が冷え切り、波には酔う始末。
説明の為に停滞するのが酔いの命取り状態でした^^;;
後半は自分との戦いでほぼ説明が聞き取れずですいませんでした。
寒さを感じやすい方はラッシュガード上下あると良い時期があるかもしれませんね。
しかし、波に酔わなければより良かったです…
泳げなくてNG!なら浮き輪で戻れても…酔いは浮き輪に捕まっていても揺れますしね…(笑
シュノーケルを奥歯でギューっとしている間は良かったのですが、外して海水の味が口に回った瞬間オエっとなりました(吐かなかったけど。
ランチは控えめか、帰りの車の中で失礼した方が良いかもしれません。(パンとか手で食べられるもの)
ランチはポキボウルを買いましたが冷蔵が必要なものは冷やしておいて下さるので安心して購入出来ました!
ワイキキに戻る間にぐっすりいっちゃったので、起きた時には酔いからも回復していて夕方からの遊びもがんばれました。
Thank you for your review.
That shark was just at that time; I haven't seen a shark at that beach before, so I was lucky! (It's a white tip shark, which lives in coral reefs and grows to about 1.5 meters, so it's a small shark. It rarely attacks people.)
During snorkeling, I was worried, thinking, "Are they not having fun?" but it was actually seasickness! I'm sorry I didn't realize that...
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii!!
Aloha,
Akima
レビューありがとうございます。
あのサメはあの時だけです、あのビーチでサメを見たことはまだないんです、ラッキーでした! (ホワイトチップという、サンゴ礁に住むサメで大きくなっても1.5mくらいの小さいサメです。人を襲うことはまずありません)
シュノーケルの際、あれ? 楽しくないのかなと心配していたのですが、酔いのほうでしたか! 気がつかなくて申し訳ありませんでした。。。
またハワイにお越しの際にはご参加ください!!
アロハ
あきま
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| Packages: | 5月16日~9月30日<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/03 |
Reviewed by: ナオミ
The tour guide was very nice, but I wish they had informed us upfront that we needed wetsuits and that there would be various costs involved. I can't swim, so I just watched, but I ended up feeling nauseous, which was tough. I think it might be a bit difficult for non-swimmers.
ツアーの方がとてもいい方でしたが、最初にウエットスーツが必要とか、もろもろお金が必要だったので、最初に伝えて欲しいです。私は泳げないので、みてただけでしたが、酔ってしまい、辛かったです。泳げない人はちょっと無理かなぁ
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| Packages: | 11:00出港プラン(~10/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/18 |
Reviewed by: ayuyu
This was my first overseas trip☆ I came to meet dolphins! I have dived many times in Okinawa, but this was my first time on such a fun tour! It seemed like the timing was perfect for seeing dolphins, as they came right up to my feet multiple times, and I was so moved ( ⸝⸝•௰•⸝⸝ ). And then! A sea turtle!! I was very surprised to see it swimming close enough to touch ('ロ' ). All the divers and the captain were funny and kind, and in the end, we all got to dance the hula together, which was so much fun!! I even got to meet a mermaid!? (laughs) Next time I come to Hawaii, I’ll definitely ask Dolphin University again ( ˆoˆ )/
初めての海外旅行☆イルカに会いたくて来ました!沖縄では何度もダイビングの経験はありますが、こんなに楽しいツアーは初めてでした!イルカが見れたのもとってもいいタイミングだったみたいで何度も足元に来てくれて感激でした( ⸝⸝•௰•⸝⸝ )そして!海亀ちゃん!!手が触れれる距離まで泳いでてとても驚きました('ロ' )ダイバーの皆さんも船長さんも皆さん面白くて優しくて最後はみんなでフラも踊れて楽しかったです!!マーメイドにも会えたし!?(笑)次ハワイに来た時もイルカ大学さんにお願いします( ˆoˆ )/
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle. All of our staff is looking forward to your re-enrollment in Dolphin University and Dolphin Junior High! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! イルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! イルカ先生やカメ教授との時間を存分にお楽しみいただけたようで幸いです。 スタッフ一同、イルカ大学やイルカ中学への再入学をお待ちしております! MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/05 |
Reviewed by: 230
Three years ago, I participated in Dolphin Junior High, and this time I joined Dolphin University. We encountered dolphins right after departing, and later we got incredibly close to dolphins and sea turtles, which was thrilling! We even took a two-shot photo with a sea turtle, making it the best day ever. I'm going to work hard and save money so I can definitely come back to Hawaii in two years!!!
3年前にイルカ中学に参加して今回は、イルカ大学に参加しました。出港してすぐにイルカと遭遇してその後もイルカ・ウミガメに大接近して手が届くような場面に大興奮です。ウミガメとの2ショット写真も撮っていただき最高の1日でした。2年後にまた参加できるように仕事を頑張って貯金して絶対にハワイに来るぞー!!!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. I'm glad to hear that you were able to capture a photo with the sea turtle as a wonderful memory! We look forward to seeing you again in two years! Mahalo! Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! 230さま
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。
ウミガメとの2ショットも収められたということで、よき記念にねっていたら幸いです!!
2年後ぜひ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(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/27 |
Reviewed by: ニコちゃん大王
As soon as we headed out to sea, the dolphins appeared!! They were swimming right next to us! Everyone jumped in one by one, and the staff worked hard to guide us to where the dolphins were☆
Then, right in front of us and just below, there were dolphins!! Seeing the dolphins up close, their eyes weren't wide open but half-closed (laughs), and it felt like they understood something, which was a bit thrilling (laughs).
The hamburgers, snacks, and juice on the boat weren't anything particularly fancy, but they were delicious♡
Chinatsu, the kind and straightforward staff member, truly loves dolphins and made a great effort to convey their charm, which impressed me!
The dolphin tour with the gentle captain and cheerful staff was the best time☆ Thank you so much♡
By the way, in February, while there was some sunshine, it was still a bit chilly, so I had a hand warmer in my hoodie pocket.
Also, I recommend taking motion sickness medication early to prevent seasickness~
For those who will be participating, please enjoy it♡
海へ出てすぐイルカ先生登場!!
すぐ横泳いでる!みんな飛び込め〜〜と順番に海に入りスタッフさんが一生懸命イルカのいる場所へ誘導してくれます☆
するとすぐ目の前や真下にイルカが!!
間近で見るイルカの目はクリクリじゃなくて、半開き(笑)で何か悟られたようでドキっとしました(笑)
船でのハンバーガーやお菓子、ジュースは特別高価なものじゃないけど美味しいです♡
優しく姉御肌でサバサバしたスタッフのチナツさんは本当にイルカが大好きで一生懸命イルカの良さを伝えようとしてくれたお姿に感銘を受けました!
そして優しい船長や陽気なスタッフの皆さんとのイルカツアーは最高の時間でした☆
本当にありがとうございました♡
ちなみに、2月は日差しはあるとのの、まだ肌寒くパーカーのポケットにカイロを入れて羽織ってました(>_<)
あと船酔い防止の為早めに酔い止めを飲むのがオススメですよ〜
これから参加する方ぜひ楽しんで来てください♡
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We hope you will visit Dolphin Middle School and University again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! また是非、ハワイにいらっしゃった際はイルカ中学・大学に遊びにきてくださいね。 スタッフ一同お待ちしております! MAHALO!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/27 |
Reviewed by: A fan
Really enjoyed our time aboard.♡♡♡☆☆☆ You will enjoy#
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (til 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/24 |
Reviewed by: hiiro
The moment I entered the sea, I was able to see a sea turtle up close! The dolphins also came by about five or six times. I was very satisfied to see them up close! I took motion sickness medication, so I was fine, but there were a few people who were feeling seasick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication.
海に入った瞬間ウミガメがすごく近くで見れました!
イルカも、5,6回は来てくれたでしょうか。
近くで見ることができとても満足でした!
私は酔い止めを飲んでたので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いしてる方が何人かいたので、酔い止めは飲んだ方がいいと思います!
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We are glad you were able to see dolphins and sea turtles! We sincerely look forward to your next participation. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! イルカやウミガメをご覧になることができたようで幸いです! またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております、MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/14 |
Reviewed by: おさる
It felt like we were swimming with all our might to chase after the dolphins, haha.
It can be quite tiring, but it's a fun event. Even if you're not confident in your swimming skills, they provide free life jackets and fins, so you'll manage somehow.
I had imagined playing with the dolphins, so it was a bit disappointing that the experience was different from what I expected. But I did get to see wild dolphins.
Since they are wild, whether they come close to people or swim away depends on their mood that day.
On the day we went, it seemed like a pod of bottlenose dolphins was nearby, and the long-beaked dolphins with their young seemed to be panicking and escaping.
Whether you get to play with the dolphins is probably a matter of luck.
イルカのいるところまで全力で泳いで追いかける感じでしたw
なかなか疲れますが楽しいイベントではあります。
泳ぎに自信が無くてもライフジャケットとフィンが無料で付いてくるので、どうにかなります。
イルカと戯れるイメージを想定していたので、
何となく違う結果だったのは残念。
でも野生のイルカに会えました。
野生だから、イルカの気分で人の近くに来るか、逃げるか、それはその日次第のようです。
入った日は近くにバンドウイルカの群れが来ていたようで、
子どもを連れたハシナガイルカたちは焦って逃げていたみたいですね。
イルカと戯れられるかどうかは運次第でしょう。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. Since we work with wild dolphins, the distance to the dolphins and the time you can see them may vary from day to day. However, we hope you will consider joining us again when you visit Hawaii. All of our staff look forward to your next participation. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました。 野生のイルカとなりますので、どうしても日によってイルカとの距離やイルカを見れる時間は異なってしまいますが、また是非ハワイにいらっしゃった際は再チャレンジしていただけたらと思います。 またのご参加をスタッフ一同お待ちしております。 MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/19 |
Reviewed by: 池田 裕子
I received a confirmation call the evening before, and they asked if I would like to change to the 9:00 AM flight since the early morning flight on the day of the reservation was extremely full. I gladly accepted! I was thinking that early mornings would be tough due to jet lag, so it worked out perfectly (*´∇`*).
A blue school bus with "Meimon Iruka Junior High" written on it arrived in front of the hotel. All the staff members were cheerful and fun people.
Since there were few of us, we all introduced ourselves one by one during the ride. This was really enjoyable! With everyone sharing information, a sense of camaraderie among classmates started to develop.
It took about an hour by school bus to reach the Ko Olina area in the northern part of Oahu, and we arrived at the port after a fun commute. After about 20 to 30 minutes, the boat carrying the first group returned. There were indeed a lot of people... I'm glad we switched to the second group!
We boarded a luxurious two-story cruise ship and traveled for about 20 minutes to the dolphin point. Whenever we spotted dolphins, everyone would jump in, but the dolphins would often get startled and swim away. The boat would quietly approach the dolphin pods, allowing us to jump in one by one and swim towards the dolphins with all our might.
Wearing a simple life jacket and small fins made floating easy, but swimming was a bit tough.
Even when we swam, the dolphins would escape! They swam right under us at times. We could see the dolphins' dorsal fins from a distance.
I brought a special camera for diving, but unfortunately, I couldn't capture any images of the dolphins.
After several attempts, everyone was able to see the dolphins with their own eyes, and then we moved to the point where the turtles were. The dolphins swam alongside the boat, as if to say, "Is now the time to jump in?"
At the turtle point, we enjoyed snorkeling. It was a fun day filled with laughter. Thank you very much!
前日の夕方に確認の電話が来て、
予約当日の早朝便は凄い満員だから、良かったら2便(9:00発)に変更しませんか?と言われ快諾!
時差ぼけで早朝はきついなーと思っていたので丁度よかったです(*´∇`*)
ホテル前に「名門イルカ中学」と書かれた青いスクールバスが到着。
スタッフさんたちはみんな陽気で楽しい方々ばかりw
人数が少なかったので移動中全員順番に自己紹介をしましたw
これがまた楽しかった♪
みんなの情報が共有されたので、クラスメイトの一体感が何となく芽生えた感じです。
オアフ島の北部、コオリナ地区までスクールバスで約1時間弱、楽しい通学時間を過ごして港に到着。
2~30分ほどで1便の皆を載せたボートが帰ってきました。
たしかにすごい人数でした・・・。
2便にして良かったw
2階建ての豪華なクルーズ船に乗ってイルカポイントまで約20分程度移動。
イルカを見つけては全員で飛び込むんだけど・・・
さすがにイルカさんたち、驚いちゃうのか逃げてしまいますw
船は出来るだけ静かにイルカの群れの近くまで行ってくれるので、
順次水に飛び込んでイルカ向かって全力で泳ぎます。
簡易版ライフジャケットを着用して、小さなフィンを装着しているので浮いているのは楽だけど泳ぐにはちょっとしんどいw
泳いでもイルカさんは逃げますwww
足の下を通り過ぎてくれたりしました。
遠めにイルカさんの背びれも見えました。
ダイビングをするので、専用のカメラを携えて行きましたが、イルカさんの姿を撮影する事は出来なかったのが残念。
何度かのトライで全員がイルカさんを肉眼で確認できたところで終了。
カメさんのいるポイントに移動する間、イルカさんは船に並走してくれてw
飛び込むなら今?的なw
カメさんのいるポイントでは素潜りして楽しみました。
笑いの絶えない楽しい一日でした、どうもありがとうw
Aloha Ikeda,
Thank you for your flexible response despite the last-minute notice!
The second tour will only operate if the first one is fully booked, but since you had a leisurely morning, it has been well received.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
We look forward to your next visit!
Mahalo
Aloha 池田様
前日のご連絡にもかかわらず、柔軟にご対応いただきましてありがとうございました!
2便のツアーは1便が満席なったときのみ催行となっておりますが、朝ごゆっくりということもあり、ご好評いただいております。
ツアーをご満喫いただいたとのこと、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思います。
またのお越しをお待ちしております!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/19 |
Reviewed by: シー&アッキー
I thought there was only one power spot in the cave, but I was taken to multiple places, including the cave, the sea, and the mountains. Being a power spot, it was mystical, and I was able to enjoy the unique scenery of Hawaii. I was looking forward to snorkeling, and I was very satisfied to encounter not only beautiful tropical fish but also an eel and three sea turtles. Next time, I think I will practice using the fins a bit more.
パワースポットは洞窟の1か所だけと思っていたが、洞窟はもちろん海や山、何か所も連れて行ってもらった。パワースポットなので神秘的でありハワイ独特の景色も楽しめた。楽しみにしていたシュノーケリング、きれいな熱帯魚はもちろん、うつぼや三匹の海亀に出会うことができ大満足。次回は、もう少し足ひれの使い方を練習しておこうと思った。
Thank you for your review.
There are power spots scattered throughout West Oahu, and it seems that those who can feel them experience quite a strong energy.
The ocean changes every time, so if you have the opportunity, please continue to go snorkeling; the more you get used to it, the more fun it becomes!
If you have another chance, please join us again.
Aloha,
Akima
レビューありがとうございます。
西オアフにはパワースポットが点在しております、かなり強いパワーがあるようで、感じる方にはすごく感じるみたいですよ。
海は毎回変わります、これからも機会があったら、どんどんシュノーケル行ってみてくださいね、慣れればなれるほど楽しくなりますよ!
また機会がありましたらご参加くださいませ。
アロハ
あきま
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| Packages: | 5月16日~9月30日<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/13 |
Reviewed by: sato
I was worried about seasickness, but I was able to enjoy myself without feeling sick. According to the staff, taking motion sickness medication 30 minutes before boarding works best!
On the bus to the boat, the staff talked about snorkeling tips. All the staff members were enthusiastic, cheerful, and fun(^ ^).
We saw so many dolphins! The staff was excited too.
The activities on the boat were enjoyable as well. They played the ukulele, danced, and we had lunch!
On the way back, they were selling photos, so I bought some, and I’m really glad I did. It's hard to take underwater photos by yourself. They are all truly beautiful pictures. I highly recommend it.
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you!
船酔いが心配でしたが、船酔いすることなく楽しめました。スタッフさん曰く、酔い止め薬は乗船の30分前に飲むと効きやすいそうです!
船までのバスでは、シュノーケルの心得をスタッフさんが話されていました。スタッフの方は、みなさん熱心で、明るく楽しい方ばかりでした(^ ^)
イルカは本当に沢山見られました!スタッフの方も興奮されていました。
船上でのアクティビティも楽しかったです。ウクレレを弾いてくれたり、踊ったり、ランチも頂きました!
帰りのバスで、写真を販売していたので、買ったのですが、やはり買ってよかったです。水中の写真は、なかなか自分では撮れないです。本当に綺麗な写真ばかりです。オススメします。
ハワイに行く機会があれば、またぜひ参加したいです。ありがとうございました!
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We are glad to hear that you were satisfied with the activities, staff support, and photos throughout your experience. Please come back and visit Dolphin Middle School and University again! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! アクティビティ、スタッフのご対応、お写真など全体を通してご満足いただけたようで何よりです。 また是非、イルカ中学・大学に遊びにいらしてくださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/12 |
Reviewed by: マッコリ
Meeting at 5:30 in the morning was tough, and waking up was a struggle. Additionally, it took about an hour to drive from Waikiki to Waianae Harbor by bus, and the bus ride was quite rough and scary. Perhaps due to being pressed for time, the driver sped along much faster on the way there compared to the return trip.
However, the snorkeling experience where we could see dolphins up close was absolutely amazing. Swimming with the dolphins in the crystal-clear sea became one of the best memories of my life. We swam for about 30 minutes while chasing the dolphins, and although my wife started to feel tired and wanted to return to the boat, she held on and kept up with the group.
After returning to the boat, the effects of waking up early, the rough bus ride, the 30 minutes of swimming, and the swaying of the boat while anchored led to many people feeling seasick. The benches on the second deck of the boat were filled with people lying down.
The hamburgers were simply made by putting the ingredients we brought between buns, and they weren't particularly delicious. I think this option requires going to bed early the night before, being tough against motion sickness and seasickness, and having enough stamina to keep swimming for a while. Additionally, I would appreciate it if the dolphin snorkeling allowed for more flexibility in returning to the boat based on individual needs.
While I’ve mentioned various negative aspects, the time spent swimming with the dolphins was still the best time. The Japanese staff and local crew were all fun and kept us entertained with plenty of talks, songs, and dances.
By the way, during the tour, many photos are taken, and you can purchase all the photos taken that day from that camera for a flat fee of 5,000 yen, either as data or via email.
早朝5時半過ぎに集合で朝起きるのが辛かった。
さらに、ワイキキからバスで1時間ほど高速を走らせワイアナエハーバーまで行くが、バスの運転が荒く恐かった。時間に追われてるためか、帰りに比べ行くときは飛ばす飛ばす・・。
しかし、メインのイルカを間近で見ることができたシュノーケリングは最高でした。透き通る海の中をイルカ達と泳げたことは、人生でも最高の思い出となりました。
イルカを追いながら30分は泳いだか、だんだん疲れてきて妻は船に戻りたかったようだが、団体行動のため我慢して着いて行った。
船に戻ってからは、早朝起床&荒い運転のバス&30分泳&停泊中の船の横揺れなどもろもろの影響で、船酔い者が続出。船の2階デッキのベンチは横たわる人達が多数。
ハンバーガーは持ち込みの具材をただパンズで挟んだだけで特別おいしいわけではありません。
このオプションは前日の早めの就寝と、車酔い&船酔いにタフであることと、ある程度泳ぎ続ける体力が必要だと思いました。さらに、イルカシュノーケリングも個人に合わせ自由に船に戻れる配慮がほしいです。
とまあ、いろいろネガティブなことも書きましたが、それをもってしてもイルカと泳いだ時間は最高の時間でした。進行役の日本人スタッフや現地のスタッフは楽しい方達ばかりで、飽きさせないようにたくさんトークや歌や踊りを披露してくれました。
ちなみに、ツアー中たくさん写真を撮ってもらえますが、その日そのカメラで撮った写真全てを任意でデータかメールで買うかたちで、一律5,000円です。
ALOHA!! Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin University. We sincerely apologize for any anxiety you may have experienced during the bus ride and snorkeling. Our staff, including the driver and guides, will strive to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable tour from departure to return. Thank you for your valuable feedback. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました。 バスの運転やシュノーケルの際に不安な想いをさせてしまいましたこと、大変申し訳御座いませんでした。 ドライバーやガイドを含めたスタッフ一同で、出発からお戻りまで安心していただけるツアーに出来るよう精進してまいります。 貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。 MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Nao
Since I experienced various optional tours, this time I decided to go to the West Coast, which I had never been to before. It seemed a bit difficult to go on our own by rental car, so we joined this tour. I encountered a turtle while snorkeling! I was so happy to swim with the turtle. I ended up sleeping in the car on the way back, and I felt sorry for the guide.
色々オプショナルツアーを体験したので、今度は行ったことのない西海岸へ。レンタカーで自分たちで行くにはちょっと難しそうだったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。シュノーケリングでカメに遭遇!カメと一緒に泳ぐことができて幸せでした。
帰りの車で寝てしまい、ガイドさんに申し訳なかったです。
Thank you for the review. It's quite common for most people to fall asleep in the car on the way back, so please don't worry about it. In fact, when I see someone sleeping, I think it means they were tired = they had a great time, so I don't mind at all. Until we meet again, aloha!
Akimama
レビューありがとうございます。
帰りの車で寝てしまうのはほとんどの方がそうなので、お気になさらずに。実は寝てしまうと、疲れた=楽しかったのかな?って思うので全然気にしておりません。
またお会いできる日までアロハ!
あきま
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| Packages: | 5月16日~9月30日<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/27 |
Reviewed by: yoshimi
I spent 5 nights and 7 days enjoying Hawaii, utilizing various activity tours and options here...
Number one by far!!!!
The best!!!
★★★★★★★★★★ (Five stars aren't enough!)
I will definitely go again!!!!
From the start (it was early morning), a lively lady named Julie greeted us! She was really entertaining!! It was amazing to learn so much about dolphins and Hawaii in just a few hours! (Like how banana patterns are unlucky, and the best sunset spots...)
I rented a wetsuit. It wasn't cold, so it was comfortable, but it didn't seem necessary to borrow one, so it seems fine if you don't. I wore one, but I wasn't cold! I wonder if anyone didn't wear one...
Then we boarded the boat!! We learned a prayer song and sang "E-ho-mai!" My son is still singing it!
The first hour of dolphin class... amazing!!! So many dolphins! They were so close! The service was incredible! I could hear their ultrasonic sounds perfectly! My 8-year-old daughter was super excited!!!
In the second hour of turtle class... they were so friendly!! They were so close that we were desperate not to touch them! There was only one turtle, but it swam slowly, making it easy for us to see! We could clearly see its various swimming styles, postures, and expressions!! My 6-year-old son was completely mesmerized. My 70-year-old father also entered the water, and the staff stayed with him, so he felt safe watching the turtle.
In the third hour of snorkeling and sea sports (kayaking, paddling, diving, etc.)... there were tons of fish! The staff spread a lot of food and were great at taking photos! My father (70) and mother (65) also tried kayaking. I did everything. My fearless 6-year-old son and cautious 8-year-old daughter also dove in!! I didn't want to go back to the boat... I really didn't want to leave...
For lunch... cheeseburgers! So good~~ It ranks in the top three of what I ate in Hawaii! Eating in a place like that is the best! It's probably similar to McDonald's in Japan? The kids finished everything!! The juice and snacks were delicious too!
In the hula class... it seemed like they had just learned it, so it was a bit messy... haha!! But that was also fun! We all danced together—everyone had a great time dancing!!
On the way back, everyone was tired and it was nap time...
It was really great!! I absolutely recommend it! If you're hesitating, you should go!! Even if you have a budget, you should go!! You can't enjoy it without coming here!!!
*There were a few people who got seasick, but they said it's better to get in the water if you feel sick! Those who were seasick felt better after getting in the water.
Our family didn't get seasick (we took medication) and had a great time.
I want to post about 100 photos... but I'll be selective.
*That night, our whole family had a dream that Julie (the staff) was actually a dolphin. Was it just a coincidence...?
今回5泊7日でハワイを満喫しいろいろなアクテビティツアーやオプショナルをここで
利用しましたが・・・
だんとつ1位!!!!
一番良かった!!!!
★★★★★★★★★★(★5つじゃ足りない!)
また絶対行く!!!!
行きから(早朝でしたが)元気いっぱいのお姉さん←ジュリーちゃん
がご挨拶!もう話が本当に面白い!!
最高!!たった数時間でイルカとハワイに詳しくなる!!
(バナナ柄は不吉とか、最高のサンセットスポットなど・・)
ウェットスーツは借りました。寒くなかったので快適でしたけど 無理に貸す感じではなかったので 借りなくても問題ないみたいですが 私は着ていましたが寒く無かったです!着てない人いたかな・・。
いざ船に乗船!!お祈りの歌を教えてもらって「エ~ホ~マイッ!」いまだに息子は歌っています!
1時間目のイルカ授業・・最高!!!いすぎ!近すぎ!サービスしすぎ!
私の上下左右をスイ~スイ~!!超音波の鳴き声もバッチリ聞こえました!
8歳の娘も大興奮!!!
2時間目のカメ授業・・人懐っこい!!触らないように触れないようにするのに必死になるほどの近さ!1匹しかいなかったんですけど ユラ~ユラ~とゆっくり泳ぐので私たちも見やすかったです!いろんな泳ぎ方、体勢、表情はっきり見えました!!6歳の息子はずーーーーーっと見入っていました。70歳の父も海に入りましたがスタッフの方がずっとついててくれて、安心してカメを見ていました。
3時間目のシュノーケルとシースポーツ(カヤック、パドル、飛込みなど)・・魚はたっくさん、とにかくいます!スタッフの方がたくさん餌をまいて 写真の撮り方の上手!!
父(70歳)母(65歳)もカヤックに挑戦していました。私は一通り全部。
6歳の怖い物知らずの息子と8歳の慎重派の娘も飛込みしていました!!
船に戻るのが嫌で嫌で嫌で嫌で・・かえりたくなかったです。。。
給食・・チーズバーガー!うまい~~~ハワイで食べたものの中で3位に入る!
あーゆーとこで食べるのがいいんですね!日本のマクドナルドに近いかな?
こどもたちもすべて完食!! ジュース、スナック菓子も美味しかった~!
フラの授業・・まだ覚えたてのフラだったらしく グダグダ・・笑!!
そこがまた面白い!みんなで踊りました~全員いい顔で踊ってました!!
帰りのバスはみんなお疲れモードで睡眠タイム・・。
もうほんとによかったです!!
絶対オススメ!悩んでるなら行くべき!!予算あっても行くべき!!
ここ行かずして楽しめない!!!
※船酔いしてる方が数名いましたが、酔った場合は海に入ったほうがいいそうです!
酔っている方も 海に入ったらケロッとしていました。
私たち家族は船酔いがなく(薬はのみました。)楽しめました。
写真も100枚ぐらい載せたいです・・が厳選して載せます。
※その夜ジュリー(スタッフ)が本当はイルカだったという夢を家族全員見たんですが偶然でしょうか。。。。
ALOHA!! Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin University! I’m very happy to hear that your whole family enjoyed it! Please check if Julie is really a dolphin next time you come to Dolphin Middle School and University!! (laughs) We look forward to your next participation, MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! ご家族皆様に心から楽しんでいただけたようでとても幸いです! ジュリが本当はイルカかどうか…次回またイルカ中学・大学に来られた際にご確認ください!!(笑) またのご参加をお待ちしております、MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Margarita
I have always wanted to see dolphins out in the wild and swim with them in the open ocean. I have heard of the tours where travellers are offered to swim with dolphins in the pool, but this is a completely different experience. We have travelled to several snorkelling spots before our speed boat started to make its way to a place where Hawaiian spinner dolphins are usually resting. Our captain was funny and enthusiastic, he also had a cute dog called Kiki – everyone on the boat just fell in love with her! After we spotted a group of dolphins we observed them from the boat for about 20 minutes and then decided to jump in the water. Our captain knew exactly what needs to be done in order to get the best experience possible. He told us to stay calm and jump quietly in the water and wait for the dolphins to approach us. Emotions I felt that day are hard to describe, I was crying from happiness, laughing and was completely overwhelmed with the beauty of these magical creatures. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone who is visiting Oahu and looking to have a memorable experience and fun.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/15 |
Reviewed by: あっぴ
Swimming alongside dolphins and sea turtles in the crystal-clear ocean was truly breathtaking! I also visited several famous snorkeling spots, but the clarity of the water and the number of fish in this tour were overwhelmingly superior. It's recommended not only for those who want to swim with dolphins and sea turtles but also for anyone looking to see a lot of fish while snorkeling. I believe it will become the best memory for ocean lovers in Hawaii. They take plenty of photos, making it a great choice for a honeymoon as well. Additionally, the guide and the crew all worked to create a fun atmosphere, allowing us to genuinely enjoy the experience. It was a tour that made me want to participate again!
透き通った海の中をイルカやウミガメが泳ぐ姿は圧巻でした!また、複数の有名なシュノーケリンスポッとも行きましたが、海の透明度や魚の数はこのツアーが圧倒的に秀でていました。(>_<)
イルカやウミガメと泳ぎたい人だけでなく、シュノーケリングで沢山の魚を見たい人にもおすすめです⑅︎◡̈︎* 海好きの人はハワイで1番の思い出になると思います。沢山の写真を撮ってくれるので、ハネムーンにもおすすめです♪
また、ガイドさんはじめ乗組員皆が楽しい雰囲気を作ろうとしてくれたため、心から楽しむことができました。また参加したいと思えたツアーでした(*^^*)
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the entire tour. Please join us again when you come to Hawaii(^^) MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度は名門イルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! ツアー全体を通してお楽しみいただけたようで幸いです。また是非、ハワイにお越しになられた際はご参加ください(^^) MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2017年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/07 |
Reviewed by: ハネムーナー
I was lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins and a sea turtle! The staff was very energetic, and I completely forgot about the early morning struggle and had an amazing time! The hula lesson was also fun.
I requested photos, and they took a lot of priority shots for us, including aerial photos that we couldn't take ourselves, which made me very satisfied.
The activities included stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and a waterslide. The waterslide was even more fun than I imagined, and I went down it multiple times.
The hamburgers we had on the boat were the best. I want to participate again when I come back to Oahu!
運が良く、イルカの群れと、海ガメさんも観れました!スタッフの方もテンションが高く、朝早くてキツイのも忘れてめちゃくちゃ楽しめました!フラのレッスンも面白かったです\(^ω^)/
写真を頼んだのですが、たくさん優先的に写真を撮ってもらい、自分たちでは撮れない空撮の写真ももらえて大満足です。
アクティビティでは、スタンダップパドルや、カヌーや、滑り台がありました。滑り台は想像以上なら面白くて何回もしました。
船の上で食べるハンバーガーは最高でした。
また、オアフに来たら参加したいです!!
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/11 |
Reviewed by: あらぁきぃ
Until just before participating, he was a beginner with low enthusiasm, but after hearing the class representative Julie's talk on the bus, his spirits lifted. As soon as we arrived and received the explanation, we quickly spotted Dolphin Sensei and jumped in without any time to worry!
While he, who was a beginner, was swimming, I, who should have been able to swim, was flustered with my first snorkeling and fins. By the time I settled down, everyone was already swimming smoothly with Dolphin Sensei. I got to swim with fish that felt like they were in an aquarium, and I even met Professor Turtle and the little professor—amazing!
The guy next to me was much more enthusiastic than before, which was great. At one point, the speaker had issues, and there was an impromptu ukulele performance. The hamburgers were delicious, and it was such a fun tour! I'm really glad I participated.
I wish I had taken more photos… I regretted it a bit, but I'm glad we got some good shots.
I want to participate again when I go to Hawaii next time, so I hope the laws don't change… but I understand it's for Dolphin Sensei, so it can't be helped.
参加直前まで、彼が海外も初、カナヅチで、テンション低めの彼でしたが、乗ったバスの学級委員長であるジュリさんのお話でテンション上がり、ついて早々説明を聞いてすぐにイルカ先生が見つかって飛び込んで!!って、心配している時間もなくあっという間に着水!!
カナヅチだった彼より、泳げたはずの私が、初のシュノーケル&フィンであたふた()
落ち着いた頃には、みんな既にスイスイ泳がれてて、イルカ先生たちと泳いでました。
水族館にいるような魚さん達とも泳げたし、ウミガメ教授や子教授とも会えてサイコー!!
隣の彼は、行く前と違って、テンションがグーーン↑↑ってあがって、良かったです。
途中で、スピーカーの調子が悪く、急遽ウクレレ演奏もあって、ハンバーガーも美味しく、楽しすぎるツアーでした✨
参加してほんとによかった❤
写真ももっと撮ってもらえば良かったなぁ…
って、後悔してはみたものの、ちゃんと撮ってくれてて良かったです★
今度ハワイに行ってもまた参加したいので、法律が変わりませんように、、
イルカ先生のためだから、仕方ないのだけど…
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! I'm glad we were able to share a fun time together. We still don't know how the laws will change in the future, but I hope you will come to see Teacher Dolphin again. We look forward to your next participation! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! 楽しい時間を共有できたようで何よりです。 これから法律がどう変わっていくかはまだわかりませんが、また是非イルカ先生に会いに来ていただければと思います。 またのご参加、お待ちしております! MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/06 |
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Aloha! sht,
Thank you for participating in our tour this time. Meeting 150 dolphins is truly a rare experience, and perhaps your desire to meet the dolphins was conveyed, leading you to join us. ☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆
We are delighted that you were able to create wonderful memories that are hard to come by in Japan.
We also have tours where you can swim with manta rays on the Big Island, so our staff is looking forward to your next participation. Mahalo!
Dolphin Office, Yu
アロハー!sht様
今回は弊社ツアーに参加して頂き、ありがとうございす。
150頭ものイルカ先生に会えるのは本当に貴重な体験で
sht様のイルカに会いたい想いが伝わって会いにきてくれたのかもしれませんね☆*:.。. o(≧▽≦)o .。.:*☆
日本では中々体験できない素敵な思い出を作って頂けて
スタッフ一同も嬉しい限りです(^O^)/
ハワイ島にはマンタと一緒に泳ぐツアーなどもございますので
スタッフ一同またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
マハロー!
イルカオフィス Yu