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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

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Reviewed by: The Langes

The tour was very predictable. There wasnt much "uniqueness" about this tour. The wait time to even board the boat was extremely excessive. There were 3 people at the check in counter and only 1 of them was accepting people and checking them in while the other 2 enjoyed the chaos. After waiting in line to check in for over 30 minutes we were herded outside only to hurry up and wait some more. Boarding the boat finally approached and we sat there for another 20 minutes while they explained snorkeling to the group. Once we got to the first snorkeling site we waited on the boat another 20 minutes before getting in the water. After about 30 minutes in the water the captain demanded that we all get back in the boat. Now we were off to see the dolphins. This was about a 40 minute ride up the coast. The view was great. Once we arrived at the dolphin site we all took turns getting in the water and watching for them to swim underneath us. Not with us but underneath us. Okay, it was pretty cool

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Choose this one

Reviewed by: James

Great crew. Best fun to value available. These guys have this down to the details. Pros all the way around. You can go with the others if you want but I know the secret.

I went with my family. My wife and daughter were first time snorkelors and apprehensive at the least. Mindy did a great job working with them and getting them into the water.

The captain went out of his way to find fun. The photographer took the best open water photos I've seen. I have seen a few.
The food was generous and tasty.

Thanks guys, see you next time.

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Posted on: 2011/03/20

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

I'm hooked! It's so soothing! はまります!癒されます!

Reviewed by: noriko&rino

As soon as we got on the boat, there were over 50 dolphins waiting for us right there. The dolphins swam so slowly that we could swim alongside them at a distance that felt really close, and it was incredibly exciting! We could hear them well too! My middle school daughter, who is a beginner at snorkeling, said, "I definitely want to participate again!" The dolphins were just too cute! The dedication of the staff was also evident, and we had a truly enjoyable time! Thank you very much!

ボートに乗るとすぐそこに、
たくさんの50頭以上のイルカたちが待ってくれていました。
イルカたちがとてもゆっくり泳いでくれたので
本当に手が届きそうな距離で一緒に泳げて大興奮でした!
声もよく聞こえました!
シュノーケル初心者の中学生の娘も「絶対また参加したい!」と言っています!イルカたち可愛すぎます!
スタッフの皆さんの一生懸命さも伝わってきて
本当に楽しかったです!ありがとうございました!

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3-Hour West Coast Snorkel Cruise & Marine Life Safari by Dolphin Excursions

Highlight of our Oahu Vacation!

Reviewed by: cathy

We booked this tour after reading about it on a web site. We asked our kids do you want to go to amusemant park setting and touch dolphins, OR swim with them in the ocean, and the results was unanimous The wild ones in the ocean! They picked us up at our hotel and took us to the boat, they were very friendly and punctual. The staff on the boat were beyond awesome. They were fun and explained everything and paid special attention to our 9 year old who was a little scared to go out in the big ocean. Pete sense her fear, and took control and jumped in the water with her and she had the best seat in the house on his back swimming with dolphins! He even brough her up a sea urchin to delight her while she was eating lunch! We had pretty rough water but the captain on the boat did a great job, very obvious he knew exactly what to do in in rough ocean. They bbq'd burgers for lunch with purple colored hamburger buns wheich totally delighted our daughter! They entertained us afterward

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Posted on: 2011/03/11

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

Amazing! 最高!

Reviewed by: 卒業生

I was able to see wild dolphins, sea turtles, and even whales! The staff were all very nice, and I felt safe and enjoyed myself. I would like to participate again.

野生のイルカ、ウミガメ、そしてクジラさんまで見ることが出来ました!スタッフの皆さんもとてもいい人達ばかりで
安心して楽しむことができました。
また参加したいです。

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

I was able to see a lot of dolphins! Dolphinいっぱい見れました!

Reviewed by: makko

The tour guide was a wonderful Japanese lady who was very kind.

It was a lucky day; I was able to swim with dolphins (although they were a bit far away), see whales, and swim very close to turtles.

On the way back, I was thrilled to see a larger dolphin that rarely appears!

The lunch burger was really delicious, and those who wanted to could also enjoy kayaking, making for a very fun experience.

The local guides and hula dance instructors were also very warm and wonderful people, creating great memories.

There were couples, solo travelers, and groups of two girls, among others.

The boat swayed a bit, so it's better to take motion sickness medication!

I highly recommend this tour!!

ツアーのガイドさんも日本人の素敵なお姉さんで、とても親切でよかった。

その日はラッキーデーで、イルカとも泳げたし(ちょっと遠かったけど)クジラも見れて、カメともとても近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました。

帰りがけにたまにしか現れない大きめのイルカも見ることができて感動!!

途中のランチのハンバーガーがとってもおいしかったり、カヤックも希望者は乗せてもらえてとても楽しく過ごすことができました。

現地のガイドサンやフラダンスの先生たちもとても温かく素敵な人で、いい思い出ができました。

カップル、一人旅、女の子二人組みいろいろな方がいました。

船は少し揺れるので酔い止め飲んでおいたほうがBETTER!

おススメのツアーです!!

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Hawaii Dolphin Swim & Snorkel

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Staff were great and lunch was nice however took a long time to actually see any dolphins. However we did eventually find them in addition to turtles, seals and whales. Stayed a long way away from them and couldnt get a close look. Boat ride was lots of fun which made up for the long wait. I was under the impression from the tours description that you could swim with or near the dolphins however this is not the case at all and only saw them for a few minutes before being taken far away to a snorkle spot.

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3-Hour West Coast Snorkel Cruise & Marine Life Safari by Dolphin Excursions

A Fun Day

Reviewed by: Canuck

Thank you for a fun day. The ocean condition was a little less than ideal today, but I saw plenty of dolphines, whales, and even a turtle. It was amazing.
The staff members were very kind, entertaining, and plain fun people. I had a faburous day.

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Posted on: 2011/01/22

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

I was able to meet dolphins, turtles, and seals! いるか・かめ・アザラシに逢えた!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The staff members are very welcoming. It's surprisingly hard work as the school focuses on swimming to find dolphins, creating an atmosphere where everyone encourages each other to do their best!

We went all the way to the North Shore, which was farther than usual, and the waves were rough, causing some seasickness. However, I was truly moved to encounter a large group of wild dolphins, sea turtles, and seals.

I think it was a great experience that I will cherish!

スタッフの方々はとてもアットホームです。
ひたすら泳いでイルカさんを見つけるという、意外とハードな学校なので、参加者みんなで頑張ろう!
という雰囲気になります。

いつもより遠いノースショアまで行ったので波が荒く船酔いをしてしまいましたが、
自然のイルカさんの大群、ウミガメ、アザラシに逢うことができて、本当に感動しました。

一度は経験できてとてもよかったと思います♪

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

I was able to see dolphins! イルカ見れました!

Reviewed by: hawaiitraveller

I participated in October. At first, I had a hard time finding dolphins, but when I finally spotted them, it was an emotional experience. The staff were all very enthusiastic, and I had a great time. I want to go to Hawaii again to see the dolphins. Thank you very much!

10月に参加しました。
最初はイルカを探してなかなか見つからなかったのですが、
見つかったときは感動でした。
スタッフの方も皆さん盛り上げてくれて、
非常に楽しめました。
またイルカ見にハワイへ行きたいです、
本当にありがとうございました。

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

Dolphin-san イルカさん

Reviewed by: ごろう

It was the rainy season, but we were blessed with wonderful weather and had a fantastic experience. We were able to swim close to dolphins and sea turtles, which was an incredibly moving time for us. The staff were all very friendly and their service was excellent.

However, the staff's strong desire for everyone to see the dolphins was a bit overwhelming at times. They would say things like, "I found one! Come this way!" and everyone would rush over. Then another staff member would call out, "Come over here!" and again everyone would go that way... It was quite tiring! ^^; Haha.

Thanks to that, we encountered many dolphins, but I think it might be better to find a favorite staff member and stick with them. Overall, I believe it was a great tour. If you have the chance, I highly recommend participating!

雨季でしたが、とてもすばらしい天気に恵まれ素敵な体験をすることができました。イルカや、海ガメを間近に泳ぐことができ、とても感動できる時間を過ごすことができました。
スタッフの皆様もとてもフレンドリーで、対応もすばらしいです。
ただし、スタッフの皆さんの絶対にイルカを見て欲しい気持ち→私見つけた→こっち来てーーー!!→みんなそっち行く。→違うスタッフさん。こっちきてーーー!→みんなそっち行く。。。→これは、結構疲れました^^;笑
おかげでたくさんイルカと遭遇することができましたが・・・。
誰かお気に入りのスタッフさんを見つけて、その人にずっとついているのも良いかと思いました。
とても良いツアーだと思います。機会があれば参加してみてはいかがでしょうか?

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

Dolphins, turtles, and even whales! イルカもカメも、そしてクジラも!

Reviewed by: rico

It was a good decision to take motion sickness medication based on the information I gathered beforehand. Thanks to that, despite feeling unwell, I was able to forget the discomfort and enjoy myself.

The $10 wet gear rental was also a big plus. Considering the temperature difference when getting out of the water in December, I can't imagine doing it without that.

From a large family including grandparents to just two mothers and children, couples, and friends, various generations became "classmates," which made me wonder how it would go, but the "class representative" did a great job of bringing everyone together.

On the boat, you could really feel the crew, led by the captain, working together to ensure everyone had a good time, and their attention to safety left a great impression.

And of course, the dolphins and turtles made an appearance, which was incredibly exciting. Since they are wild, it was just a fleeting moment, but then a whale even showed off its spout and tail! That might have been the most thrilling part, haha. The professional photographer captured every scene, and even though it was pricey, I ended up buying the CD and DVD set. Considering I couldn't take those photos myself, it felt reasonable.

I also can't forget how delicious the cheeseburger we received on the way back was (though I was only able to eat half due to feeling unwell, which was a shame).

Honestly, I thought it was a bit pricey compared to other tours, but if you're looking to enjoy yourself without worries, I highly recommend this tour. By the way, the dolphin university bag we received at the end was very useful as a souvenir bag when returning home.

あらかじめ仕入れた情報で酔い止めを飲んでおいて正解でした。おかげで体調不良にも関わらず、つらさを忘れて楽しむことができました。
ウェット10ドルの貸し出しがあったのも大きかった。12月の海はもちろん、水から上がったときの温度差を思うとこれ無しは考えられなかった。
おじいちゃんおばあちゃんを含む大家族から、母子2人、カップルやお友達同士など様々な世代が「同級生」となり、どうかな~とちょっと思ったけれど、「学級委員長」が上手にまとめておられました。
船の上では、キャプテン以下皆さんが一丸となって楽しませよう!とする姿勢がビシビシと感じられて、さらに安全に対するケアもちゃんとされていて好印象。
そして肝心のイルカ先生もカメ先生も登場して、大興奮でした。野生なのでまぁ一瞬なのですが…。さらにはクジラ先生まで潮吹きと尻尾を披露!!これが実は一番興奮したかも>笑。写真はプロの方がどのシーンも押さえており、高いながらもCDとDVDのセットを買っちゃいました。自分で撮れないことを思えばリーズナブル☆
さらに帰りにいただいたチーズバーガーの美味しかったのが忘れられません(といいつつ体調不良で半分が限界だったのが残念)。
他のツアーに比べて値が張るな~と正直思いつつも、アレコレ安心して楽しむならオススメのツアーです。
ちなみに最後にいただいたイルカ大学のバッグ、帰国時にはお土産用のかばんとして大活躍しました。

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

Even beginners can enjoy it. 初心者でも楽しめます

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I thought that I might only see dolphins from a distance, but they came right up close enough to touch! I highly recommend this for those who are snorkeling for the first time or visiting Hawaii for the first time! My family was also visiting Hawaii and traveling abroad for the first time, and at first, we were a bit nervous, but all the staff were so kind that by the time we left, everyone was smiling. It was great to hear my family say, "Thank you for choosing this tour!" at the end!

イルカが本当に見れるのか、見れてもちょっと遠目からなんだと思っていましたが、手が届きそうなところまでイルカが来てくれました!
シュノーケリングが初めて、ハワイが初めての方にぜひおすすめだと思います!
私のファミリーもハワイ初めて、海外初めてで、最初は緊張気味だったのですが、スタッフの方がみんな優しくて帰る頃には皆にこにこの笑顔でした。最後にファミリーに「このツアーを選んでくれてありがとう」と言ってもらえたのが良かったです!

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

I was able to see the dolphins spinning! No problem even in November! イルカのスピンが見れました!11月でも問題なし!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

November in Hawaii is the rainy season, but it was sunny on the day of our visit!

It wasn't too early in the morning, and for a light breakfast, we enjoyed malasadas from Leonard's. The freshly fried donuts were delicious.

At first, we headed north by boat, but it turned out there were no dolphins, so we returned south. I was a bit anxious thinking we might not see any, but the professionals had the latest dolphin information, and when we spotted dolphin fins from the boat, everyone was thrilled.

Once we got into the water, it took a little while to get the hang of it, and I couldn't see them well at first, but I could hear the dolphins making sounds like "kyuu-kyuu," which indicated they were nearby. Once I got used to it, they came close, and it was incredibly moving to swim right beside them. There were baby dolphins too!

We saw a type of dolphin called the spinner dolphin, and it was true that they spin even in the wild. I witnessed them spinning a couple of times.

The water was a bit cold, so I rented a wetsuit for my upper body for $10. If you're worried about the cold, I definitely recommend renting one; it also helps with buoyancy.

I also had fun trying stand-up paddle surfing, which I had personally wanted to do.

I was so captivated by the dolphins that I didn't have much time to relax while snorkeling. I think the original plan was to swim with dolphins in the north and snorkel (to see sea turtles) in the south. However, we did catch a glimpse of a sea turtle from the boat on the way back. We also saw a seal come close to the boat, and it was adorable!

In diving, we encounter sea turtles almost every time, but for dolphins, you really have to search for them. I'm grateful to Dolphin University for their professional dolphin search.

The staff were also very friendly, and we had a fun and comfortable time on the boat. I definitely want to go again next time!

11月のハワイは雨期ですが、当日は晴れ!

朝も恐ろしいほど早くはなく、軽い朝ごはんに、「レナーズ」のマラサダをいただけます。
揚げたてドーナツは美味しいです。

最初、ノースのほうへ船を向けていましたが、イルカがいないことが判明し、南に戻りました。これは、会えないのかも。。と少し不安になりましたが、そこはプロ。イルカ情報が入り、船上からイルカの背びれが見えたらみんな大興奮でした。

海に入ってしばらくは要領を得ずに、うまく見られませんでしたが、イルカの鳴き声が「キュウーキュウー」と聞こえてきて近くにいることがわかりました。慣れてきたら、近くにやってきたのでしっかりそばを泳げてすごく感動的でした。子イルカもいましたよ!

あと、ハシナガイルカという種類で、野生でもスピンをするっていう話があったのですが本当でした。2度ほど、クルクルクルっとスピンするのを見られました。

少し水が冷たいので10ドルで上半身のウェットスーツを借りました。冷たいとテンションが下がるので、心配な人は絶対借りたほうがいいです。浮力も上がります。

あと個人的にやってみたかったスタンドアップパドルサーフィンも体験できて楽しかったです。

イルカに夢中でシュノーケリングはあんまりゆっくりする時間はありませんでした。たぶん、当初の予定では、ノースでイルカスイム、南でシュノーケリング(ウミガメ見る)だったのかなと思います。でも帰りの船の中から一瞬ウミガメも見られましたね。あと、アザラシも船に近付いてきて見られました。かわいかった~

ダイビングでは、ウミガメはほぼ毎回遭遇しますが、イルカは、やはり探さないと見つからないと思います。イルカ大学さんのプロのイルカ捜索に感謝です。

あと、スタッフのみなさんもとてもフレンドリーで、船の上でもずっと楽しく居心地のいい時間を過ごせました。
また次回も行きたいなぁと思います!

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Ko Olina Ocean Adventures Snorkel with Wild Dolphins Rafting Tour [Open Soon]

Snorkeling Trip!

Reviewed by: Jessica

We spent 8 days in Hawaii, and did a lot of activities. I have to say that this snorkeling trip was my favorite thing of the whole trip. We got to swim with about 40 wild dolphins, sea turtles, and feed tropical fish. It is so amazing to be with these animals in their natural habitat. So much cooler then doing any type of interaction at a sea park. I highly reccomend this to anyone. Any time I go back to Hawaii in the future, I will definitely be doing this trip again.

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

Dolphins and sea turtles too. イルカと海亀も

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

This is my second time on a dolphin tour (the first time was with another company). I was able to see many dolphins, and it was fun to get up close to the sea turtles. The staff on the boat also entertained us in various ways.

It was a bit disappointing that the female staff didn't provide enough information about whether we could change clothes in addition to just borrowing wetsuits or using the restroom.

イルカツアーは2回目です。(1回目は他社)
イルカもたくさん見れたし、海亀とも超接近できたのが
楽しかったです。
船上でもスタッフがあれこれ楽しませてくれました。

ウエットの貸出や、トイレだけなのか着替えていいのか、女性スタッフの言葉が足りなかったのがちょっと残念。

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

Wild dolphins♪ 野生のイルカ♪

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I wish I could have swum a little closer to the dolphins, but I was moved to see wild dolphins for the first time. I also saw sea turtles, and the hamburger I had on the boat was very delicious.

At the end of the tour, we were taught hula dancing. To be honest, I wasn't very enthusiastic at first, but surprisingly, it was fun to dance! I thought it would have been nice to have a bit more time for the hula lesson.

I wish there had been time to change before heading back, but overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

Thank you very much.

イルカともう少し近くで泳げたらよかったな・・と思いましたが、初めて野生のイルカをみれて感動しました。
ウミガメも見れたし、あと船上で食べたハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです。

ツアーの最後にフラダンスを教えてもらうのですが、
正直、初めはあまり乗り気じゃありませんでしたが、
踊ってみると意外にも楽しい!!
もう少しフラレッスン時間があってもよかったと思う位でした。

帰りの着替える時間があればよかったかな?と思いますが、全体的にとても満足のいくツアーでした。

ありがとうございました。

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

First time in Hawaii. 初ハワイ

Reviewed by: miwa

The malasadas for breakfast were delicious.

I was thrilled to see the dolphins up close! I also enjoyed my first experience with kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

The hamburgers for lunch were tasty, and I had a fun day overall.

I highly recommend this Dolphin University!

朝食のマラサダ美味しかった。

イルカ先生も近くで見れて感激! カヤックやスタンドアップ・パドルも初体験で楽しめました。

昼食のハンバーガーも美味しかったし、楽しい一日を過ごすことが出来ました。

このイルカ大学はめっちゃおすすめ!!

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

One hundred dolphins! イルカが100頭!

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We participated for the first time as a couple. Since we had an early morning meeting, I was nervous about whether we could wake up, but we received a courteous morning call and were able to join without being late. On the way, it was raining, but it cleared up perfectly at the destination, and we were lucky enough to see a rainbow.

Furthermore, shortly after the boat departed, a group of about 100 dolphins greeted us, and we were able to see many of them both from the boat and underwater. The staff were very considerate, ensuring that pregnant participants like me and those with children didn't overexert themselves, which made us feel very safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience. We quickly bonded with the cheerful and friendly staff.

After snorkeling, they kept us entertained by drawing cute flowers and dolphins on our arms with pens and even danced the hula. Both my partner and I are vegetarians, and they accommodated us by preparing the hamburgers in a vegetarian style, making it a truly satisfying tour.

I highly recommend this for beginners, families, and solo travelers alike!

夫婦で初参加しました。
朝早い集合だったので起きられるかドキドキしましたが、丁寧なモーニングコールをいただいて遅刻せずに参加できました。
この日は行きのバスでは雨が降っていましたが現地ではばっちり晴れてくれて、虹まで観えてラッキーでした。
さらに船が出発してからすぐ100頭程のイルカの群れが出迎えてくれて、船の上からも水中からもたくさん観る事が出来ました。
妊婦の私やお子さん連れの参加者へも無理しないようにと細やかな気遣いをしっかりしてくださり、とても安心して楽しむ事ができました。陽気でフレンドリーなスタッフさん達とすぐに打ち解ける事ができました。
シュノーケリングが終わってからも飽きさせないように、腕にペンでカワイイお花やイルカを書いてくれたり、フラを踊ってくれたり楽しませてくれました。
夫婦とも菜食なのですが、ハンバーガーをベジタリアン仕様にして下さるなど本当に大満足なツアーとなりました。
初心者・家族・ひとり、どんな方にもとてもオススメです!

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

Participation at the end of September 2010. 2010年9月末参加

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Even non-swimmers can feel safe with life jackets, and there were families with small children having a great time, so I think it's a tour that everyone can enjoy. All participants were able to see dolphins, and I dove three times, getting to see several dolphins directly below me, which was a lot of fun. However, on the day I participated, the water was murky and visibility was poor, and I couldn't see any tropical fish because of the murkiness. I would like to try again on a day with clear water.

 泳げない人でもライフジャケットがあるので安心ですし、小さなお子様連れの家族もいてとても楽しそうで、どなたでも楽しめるツアーだと思います。
 参加者全員がイルカを見れましたし、私は3回もぐって、1回は真下に数頭見れてとても楽しかったです。ただし、私の参加日は水が濁っていて見えにくかったのと、熱帯魚は濁っていたため、見れませんでした。
普段の透き通った水の日にもう一度チャレンジしたいです。

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

Dolphin & You ドルフィン&ユー

Reviewed by: はるひな

I was glad to see wild dolphins. I was also surprised by how beautiful the ocean was. My child didn't like snorkeling because it was uncomfortable, but when we used regular pool goggles without fins, they were able to swim happily.

野生のイルカが見れて良かったです。海がきれいなのもビックリ。子供はシュノーケリングが息苦しいと嫌がったが、普段のプールのゴーグルで足ひれも無しにしたら元気に泳げました。

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

It was truly moving and interesting! とにかく感動★面白い!

Reviewed by: すいか

It was really great!
I participated with my boyfriend, who usually dislikes tours, but he was very satisfied! The reason is that the staff's service was wonderful! Of course, we also got to meet the dolphin teacher, and it was the most fun memory of our six-night trip to Hawaii!
I definitely plan to participate again next time I go.
After returning to Japan, I recommended it to all my friends! Next time, I will join with a group!

ホントによかったです♪
彼と2人で参加したのですが、ツアー嫌いの彼も大満足♪♪その理由は、スタッフの方の対応が素晴らしかったです!もちろんイルカ先生にも会えたし、6泊のハワイ旅行の中でも一番楽しい思い出です♪
今度行った時も絶対参加しようと思います。
日本に帰ってきて、友達みんなにお勧めしちゃいました♪今度はグループで参加させてもらいます★

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

It's a packed and fulfilling tour! 盛りだくさん充実ツアーです!

Reviewed by: ひまわり

One thing I absolutely wanted to do in Hawaii was swim with dolphins. I participated alone, but most of the group consisted of couples, families, and friends, with one parent-child pair who were six years old. It was Silver Week, so there were more participants than usual, around 30 people.

The tour starts with malasadas from Leonard's Bakery. I felt a sense of superiority eating without waiting in line! And they were incredibly delicious!! After a little nap in the car, we arrived at the port and boarded the boat. We quickly spotted a pod of dolphins! We got close to them by boat and then entered the water. Although we had to swim, I got to meet the dolphin teachers. It was so moving!! Since we were swimming in deep water, I couldn't take good photos, but there were quite a few dolphins, so I enjoyed it multiple times.

Next, we moved to a different location for snorkeling. They provided food, so colorful fish gathered around us. You can also enjoy paddle surfing and kayaking. Just when we were getting hungry, cheeseburgers were served. They were delicious too!

Finally, we all danced together and took a group photo.

It was an early morning, but the tour was very satisfying as it offered not only dolphins but a variety of fun activities.

ハワイに行ってこれだけは絶対やりたい!と思っていたのがイルカです。
私は一人参加でしたが、カップルや夫婦、友達同士がほとんどで、6才の親子が一組いました。シルバーウィークのためふだんより参加者が多かったそうで、30人くらいでした。

ツアーはまず、レナーズベーカリーのマラサダで始まります。みんなが並んでいるところを、並ばず食べられる優越感!しかもめちゃおいしい!!
そして車にゆられひと眠りしたところで港につき船に乗り込みます。
すぐにイルカの群れを発見!
船で近くまで行って、海に入ります。泳がないといけないですが、イルカ先生に逢えました。感動です!!深いところを泳いでいたので写真はうまく撮れませんでしたが、けっこうな数いたので何回も楽しめました。
続いては場所を移動して、シュノーケリングへ。餌付けをしてくれるので、カラフルな魚たちがたくさん集まってきます。パドルサーフィンやカヤックを楽しむこともできます。
そしてお腹がすいたところで、チーズバーガーの登場です。これもおいしかった~
最後はみんなで踊って集合写真。

朝早いですが、イルカだけでなくイロイロ楽しませてくれて大満足なツアーでした。

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

It was fun!! 楽しかった!!

Reviewed by: dolphin love

Recently, I participated with three friends. Perhaps because the waves were a bit high, the dolphins didn't swim close to us at first. After several attempts, we were finally able to swim with the dolphins on the last try. It seems they were cautious because they had a baby dolphin with them.

After that, we went to the snorkeling point, but there weren't many unusual fish that day, and the high waves made it feel like we might get seasick just floating in the water, so everyone decided to head back early.

One of my friends completely got seasick. They had prepared hamburgers for us, but while they were getting ready, the boat stopped, and it rocked a lot due to the waves. We all ended up not being able to enjoy the hamburgers and took them back to the hotel instead. The special taro bread hamburger was very delicious, but the seasickness was really tough, so I think it would be more enjoyable if the boat could keep moving during lunch.

The hula lesson afterward was pleasant and fun. I would love to repeat this experience if I have the chance again.

先日、友人と4人で参加させていただきました。
ちょっと波が高かったせいか、イルカは最初全然そばを泳いでくれなく、
何回か飛び込んだあと、最後の1回でイルカと共に泳ぐことができました。
どうやら赤ちゃんイルカを連れていて警戒心が強かったそうです。

その後、シュノーケリングポイントにも行ったのですが、この日はあまり珍しい魚がいなかったのと、やはり波が高くて水に浮いてるだけで酔いそうだったのでみんな早々に引き上げた感じでした。

友人のうちの1人は完全に船酔いでダウン。
ハンバーガーを用意してくれていたのですが、その食事の準備の最中から船が停泊してしまったので、思い切り波に船が揺れてしまい、私達は全員ハンバーガーどころではなく、結局持ち帰ってホテルでいただきました。
特製タロイモパンのハンバーガーということでとてもおいしかったのですが、ちょっとあの船酔いはホントにきついので
出来れば、船は停泊せずに進みながらお昼にしてもらえればもう少し楽しめるかなって思います。

その後のフラレッスンも気持ちよくて楽しかったです。
また機会があったらリピートしてみたいです。

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

This is my second time. 2度目です。

Reviewed by: mie

Dolphin University is amazing! ★

This is my second time participating, following last year! I met so many dolphins last time, but this time there were even more! They spun right in front of us and came to play very close by.

The reason I want to enroll again is not just the dolphins, but also because the president, Yuriko, is absolutely wonderful! I will definitely come back to enroll again soon!!

イルカ大学最高です★

去年に続き二度目の参加です!前回もたくさんのイルカに会えましたが、今回はそれを越えるイルカの群れでした!
クルクルと私達の目の前でスピン!すぐ近くまで遊びに来てくれました。

何度も入学したくなるのはイルカだけではなく学長のゆりこさんがとっても素敵だから☆
また近いうちに再入学しに行きます!!

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

I was healed by the beautiful Hawaiian sea and the dolphins! きれいなハワイの海とイルカたちに癒されました!

Reviewed by: ひろやママ

On the day of the event, we were blessed with beautiful weather, and the sea was incredibly clear and calm—it was the best! We got to meet the dolphins multiple times, and each time, I jumped into the water to swim with them. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the turtles, but I had a great time swimming with colorful fish that looked like something out of a fairy tale and kayaking. My son still talks about how delicious the cheeseburger he had on the boat was since we returned to Japan. The staff members were very cheerful and made it a fun experience. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

参加日当日はお天気にも恵まれて、とっ~ても海がきれいで穏やかで最高でした。イルカ先生達にも何度も会えて、その度に海に飛び込んでイルカ先生達と同じ海を泳ぐことができました。カメ先生の姿は私は残念ながら見ることはできませんでしたが、竜宮城のような色とりどりの魚達と一緒に泳いだりカヤックに乗ったり、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。息子は船上で食べたチーズバーガーがとっても美味しかったっと日本に帰ってきた今でもよく話しています。
スタッフの方々もとっても明るくて楽しかったです。また、ハワイに行ったら参加したいと思いました。

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

It was moving! ☆ 感動でしたっっ☆

Reviewed by: riko

I had an amazing time! At first, I thought the dolphins would be far away, but I was able to see a pod swimming right underneath me multiple times! The ocean was truly beautiful, and the dolphins were adorable. I also got to see sea turtles up close!

The staff were all very friendly and made the experience enjoyable.

There were some repeat visitors among the group I went with. I definitely want to participate again when I go back to Hawaii!

I highly recommend this!

すごく楽しかったです♪♪
最初は遠くに見えるくらいなのかと思っていましたが、
本当に自分の真下にイルカの群れが通っていくのが何回も見れましたっ!!
海が本当にキレイでイルカ達もかわいかったです☆
ウミガメも真近で見れました!!

スタッフの方達もみなさんとても親切で楽しかったです♪

同じ時に行った方の中にリピーターの方もいらっしゃいました☆私もまたハワイに行った時は参加したいですっ!!

本当におすすめです!!

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

It's close to the dolphins. イルカと近いです

Reviewed by: karibu

First of all, this tour has a high quality. Usually, expensive tours aimed at Japanese people always have a Japanese guide, but this tour does not. However, there is an excellent local guide who understands the Japanese spirit and provides detailed guidance, so it's perfectly fine even if you don't understand English at all. I felt that this tour was thoroughly researched for Japanese participants.

Of course, regarding the important rendezvous with the dolphins, this was the closest encounter I've had on any tour so far, and it really felt like we were swimming together. I highly recommend this tour for those looking to meet dolphins. I was also impressed by the service that sends a group photo if you register your email (of course, for free).

 まず、このツアーはクオリティーが高いです。
通常は、日本人向けの値段の高いツアーには必ず、日本人ガイドがいるのですが、このツアーにはいません。
しかし、日本人の心を理解した優秀な現地ガイドさんがいまして、きめこまやかなガイドをしてくれるので、英語がチンプンカンプンでも全然オーケーです。
かなり、日本人向けに研究されているツアーと感じました。
 もちろん、肝心のイルカとランデブーですが、今までのツアーの中で一番の最接近で、本当に一緒に泳いでいる感じがしました。
イルカと逢いたいツアーをお探しの方は、おすすめです。
Eメールを登録すると、集合写真を送ってくれる(もちろん、無料)サービスも、感心しました。

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

The ultimate activity!! 最上級のアクティビティ!!

Reviewed by: opapa

I participated in this tour on June 25, 2010. The account contains quite a few spoilers, but I believe the quality of the tour is so high that spoilers don't matter at all.

I had previously participated in a similar tour with dolphins, but I prefer this dolphin university tour. The previous tour was quite tough, and the care for participants was just "normal," which left little room for fun and made me feel exhausted both physically and mentally. In contrast, the dolphin university provided exceptional care that felt like true "hospitality." I was able to relax and enjoy myself while also thoroughly enjoying the dolphins, sea turtles, and tropical fish. I highly recommend it for first-timers and families. My 74-year-old father had a great time and, despite initially saying he wouldn't go into the sea, he ended up jumping off the boat multiple times and was in high spirits.

The pickup was indeed early at 5:30 AM (for the morning session), so I was a bit sleepy, but once I got in the car, the energetic enthusiasm of our tour guide, Yuriko, chased away my drowsiness. Before getting on the highway, we stopped by the popular donut shop "Rainer's Bakery" for breakfast, where I enjoyed a freshly made "Malasada," which is currently quite trendy. After about an hour, we arrived at the harbor where the "Island Princess" (with restrooms) was waiting, passing by the former residence of the former grand champion, Konishiki.

We boarded the Island Princess, and with Captain PaPa and the seven crew members, we set off to search for dolphins! Shortly after departure, we offered a song to the sea, "Ehomai," and at the end, we tossed a "Plumeria" flower into the water... praying for a good voyage. This was wonderful.

Now, the entire crew, including PaPa, was on the lookout for dolphins. During this time, while receiving explanations about life jackets and other equipment, we were delighted to be served a large bowl of pineapple. The one distributing it was Yuriko's adorable child, Kamadi. It was a delightful treat for my dry throat. After about 30 to 40 minutes, we encountered our first pod of dolphins. They were friendly and playful "Bottlenose Dolphins." All participants successfully swam with the pod. (Although, to be honest, the dolphins were much faster, so swimming together was a challenge for us humans.)

 2010年6月25日にこのツアーに参加させていただきました。手記がかなりネタバレ的ですが、ネタバレなんか気にならない位のクオリティの高いツアーだと思います。
 以前にもイルカの大学と同様なツアーに参加した事がありましたが、私の好みでは今回のいるかの大学の方が好みです。以前の参加したツアーは、かなりタフな内容で、参加者に対するケアが「普通」でしたので、遊びが少なく心身共にグッタリといった感じでした。対してイルカの大学は、参加者に対するケアがなんと言うか「おもてなし」の心意気を感じる素晴らしいものでした。心身ともにリラックスして遊ぶ事ができ、それでいてイルカ、海亀、熱帯魚も申し分なく堪能できました。初めての方や、ファミリーの方々には本当にお勧めです。74歳になる私の父も安心して大はしゃぎして、当初は海には入らないと言っていた事などどこ吹く風で、何度も船から飛び込んでノリノリ状態でした。
 ピックアプは流石に5:30と朝早く(午前の部)ちょっとネムネムでしたが、車に乗ったらツアーガイドのユリコさんの元気すぎるテンションに引っ張られて眠気はどこかへ。
高速道路に乗る前に、朝ごはん代わりに人気のドーナツショップ「レイナーズベーカリー」に立ち寄り、これまた最近ホット(cool?)なドーナツ「マラサダ」を出来立てフカフカで頂きました。その後小一時間、ウエストコーストへ、元大関小錦邸の前を通って「アイランド・プリンセス号」(トイレ付き)の待つハーバーへ到着。
 アイランド・プリンセスに乗り込み。キャプテンのPaPaさんはじめ7人のクルーと、先ずはイルカ探しへGO!。出航して直ぐに、海に「エホマイ」の歌を捧げ、最後に「プルメリア」の花を海へ・・・。良い航海になる様に祈りを捧げます。これは良かったですね。
 さて、PaPaさんはじめクルー総出でイルカ探しです。その間、ライフジャケットの等の用具の説明を受けながら、うれしい事に大鉢一杯のパイナップッルのサーブを頂きました。配ってくれたのは、ツアーガイド・ユリコさんの可愛いお子さんカマディ君。ちょっと乾いていた喉にはうれしい御馳走でした。30~40分すると最初のイルカの群れとの御対面。人なつこく遊び好きの「ハシナガイルカ」だそうです。参加者全員イルカの群れと泳ぐ事に成功。(と言ってもイルカの方が遥かに早いので一緒に泳ぐのは人間に

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

This tour is amazing! このツアー最高!

Reviewed by: chiezo

"Prestigious Dolphin University" was truly amazing. We took a boat to a spot where we could see dolphins every day, almost 100% of the time, and jumped into the sea with snorkeling gear.

Following the staff's lead, I swam along and when I put my face in the water, a huge pod of dolphins appeared right in front of me! They came up to the surface to breathe and jumped together with us. Even though they weren't trained in an aquarium, they could jump in perfect sync. The sea was incredibly beautiful, and I never expected to see dolphins so up close. Just floating in the water and watching the dolphins was so healing! For those who aren't confident in swimming, the staff will pull you along with a rope, so it's very reassuring.

Next, we went to a spot with sea turtles. I was able to swim alongside the turtles perfectly.

The staff included both Japanese and Hawaiian members, and there was a dedicated photographer. The photos taken by the photographer were later available on DVD, and I was glad I purchased them because they captured many moments, including pictures from when we were in the water and candid shots on the boat.

I never got bored on the boat during the transfers. I was particularly captivated by the handsome local guide and the stunning photographer. For lunch, they grilled hamburgers on the boat, which were absolutely delicious, and I enjoyed a very elegant atmosphere while relaxing to Hawaiian music.

In this tour, we referred to the dolphins and turtles as "Dolphin Sensei" and "Turtle Sensei," and they truly taught us the wonders of nature.

As a souvenir, I received an eco bag printed with "Prestigious Dolphin University." It was a very enjoyable tour that I will remember for a lifetime, and I would love to participate again!

「名門イルカ大学」本当に最高でした。
イルカが毎日100%と言っていいほど見られるというスポットへ船で行き、シュノーケリングの道具を付けて海にジャボーンと飛び込みます。

スタッフの方の先導に泳いで付いて行き顔を海につけると、目の間にイルカの大群が!
空気を吸いに水面に出てきて、みんなでジャンプします。
水族館で調教されていなくても、ピッタリ息の合ったジャンプができるんですね。
海もとてもきれいで、こんなに間近でイルカが見られるとは思ってもいませんでした。
海にプカプカ浮かんでイルカを眺めているだけで、本当に癒されます!泳ぎに自信がない方は、スタッフの方がロープで引っ張っていってくれるので安心です。

次に、ウミガメのいるスポットへ行きます。
ウミガメもバッチリ一緒に泳ぐことができました。

スタッフの方は、日本人の方とハワイの方がいて、専属のカメラマンもいます。
カメラマンさんが撮った写真はDVDに焼いたものを後で購入するのですが、海に入った時の写真や船の上のスナップ写真をいっぱい撮ってもらえたので購入してよかったです

移動中の船の上も飽きることがありませんでした。
特に現地のイケメンガイドさんと、超美人のカメラマンさんには見とれてしまいました。
食事はハンバーグを船の上で焼いてハンバーガーにしてくれるのですが、もちろん味は最高だったし、ハワイアンミュージックが流れる舟でのんびりとしてとても優雅な気分に浸れました。

このツアーでは、イルカとカメを「イルカ先生、カメ先生」と呼ぶのですが、まさに大自然の素晴らしさを教えてくれる大先生でした。

お土産に「名門イルカ大学」とプリントされたエコバックをもらえました。
一生記憶に残るとても楽しいツアーでした、また参加したいです!

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Posted on: 2010/08/10