Reviewed by: tsugu
We participated in a morning tour with my 7-year-old and 10-year-old daughters and my wife, who can't swim. Our guide, Alan, picked us up at the meeting point, and on the way, we stopped by Alan's office to choose fins that fit my feet before heading to Hanauma Bay. Alan is a friendly guy who has lived in Nagoya, so he speaks Japanese quite well.
First, we learned how to wear the mask, breathe, and use the fins. We paired up with the kids and set off holding hands. When we got to deeper water, my younger child got scared, but Alan held their hand too, and the three of us held hands as he took us to various points.
There were many different fish, and they came so close that it felt like we could catch them if we reached out. They swam right in front of us and below us without fleeing. We didn't see any turtles, but we encountered some very large fish and long, slender fish about a meter long. Alan mentioned that turtles don't come to the bay much during low tide because it's shallow.
Towards the end, my daughters and wife got tired and decided to retire, while I asked Alan to take me to another point, which left me very satisfied. I brought a disposable underwater camera, but it was difficult to take pictures while floating. I won't know how well they turned out until I develop the film.
Thanks to the life jacket, my wife, who can't swim, was able to float and enjoyed herself. The kids seemed to have a great time too and were reluctant to leave. Alan was very considerate, so we completed the tour without any worries.
For those considering the tour, here's some helpful information: they provide a fairly large safety box (with a lock), which easily accommodated changes of clothes, towels, and sandals for all four of us. The ride down to the beach was easy since we took a trolley bus (the trolley bus fee seemed to be included in the participation cost). There were also showers and changing areas available.
It's a tour that makes you want to participate again!
7歳と10歳の娘と泳げない妻との4人で午前中のツアーに参加しました。
ガイドのアランさんがピックアップ場所まで迎えに来てくれ、途中アランさんの事務所により自分の足に合ったフィンを選びハナウマ湾へ出発。アランさんは名古屋に住んでいたことがあるらしく日本語が達者な気さくなオッサンです。
最初にマスクの付け方、呼吸の仕方やフィンの使い方などを教わり、大人と子どものペアで手をつなぎ出発。深い所に行くと下の子が怖がってしまいましたが、アランさんも子どもの手をつないでくれ3人で手をつなぎいろんなポイントに連れて行ってもらいました。
いろんな魚がたくさんいて、手を伸ばせば捕まえれそうな距離まで近づいても逃げずにいるし、私たちの前や下を普通に泳いで行きます。
亀にはあえませんでしたが、とても大きな魚や1mぐらいはある細長い魚たちに遭遇。亀は引き潮の時間は湾が浅いからあまり来ないと言っていました。
終盤に娘と妻が疲れたとリタイヤ、私はアランさんに別のポイントに連れて行ってもらい大満足。
使い捨ての水中カメラを持って行ったのですが、浮かんだ状態での撮影は難しいです。上手く写っているかは現像してみないと分かりません。
泳げない妻もライフジャケットのおかげで浮いていられ、楽しんでいました。
子どもたちもとても楽しんでくれたみたいで帰るのを惜しんでいました。
アランさんがいろいろと気をつかってくれたので何の不安もなく無事ツアー終了。
ツアー検討中の方へ参考となれば
結構大きいセーフティボックス(鍵付き)を持っていってくれるので、4人分の着替えとタオル、サンダルはその中に余裕で入りました。
海までの上り下りはトロリーバスで行くので楽チン(トロリーバス代は参加費に含まれていたみたい)
シャワーと着替える場所はありました。
もう一度参加したくなるツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our guide was Juan Carlos and he did a great job. Took time with us (maybe because we were the only family since someone else canceled). Nice Bay, I think it was just right for us beginners.
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/22 |
Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches
Don't let the less then perfect weather deter you from going. We went on a cloudy overcast day and were still able to enjoy the fishes and sea turtles. Bring a water camera, get picture opportunity.
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/10 |
Reviewed by: はやし
I participated in a morning tour. During my first trip to Hawaii, I also went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. Since it was a place I wanted to visit again when I came back to Hawaii, I was looking forward to Hanauma.
This time, I chose a guided tour because I was with my children. There were two 8-year-olds and a 6-year-old, along with my husband and me. The guide held the hand of the 6-year-old and swam together with us, which was very helpful. The children were satisfied and happy to see various fish. The guide kindly taught us how to snorkel, and I was glad we could enjoy the ocean with peace of mind.
朝のツアーに参加しました。
初めてのハワイ旅行時も、ハナウマ湾シュノーケリングをしました。またハワイに来たときは行きたい場所でしたので
ハナウマを楽しみにしていました。
今回は、子供と一緒なのでガイド付きにしました。
8歳2人と6歳の3人の子供と私たち夫婦です。ガイドさんは6歳の子供の手を握ってくれ、一緒に泳いでくれました。とても助かりました。色々なお魚を見れて子供は満足して喜びました。シュノーケリングのやり方など、親切に教えていただき、安心して海を楽しめる事が出来てよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/06 |
Reviewed by: The Arkwells - UK
We must say a big thank you to Alan who really looked after us on this snorkel tour. My husband had never been snorkelling before and isn't particularly confident in the ocean, but Alan was brilliant, staying with him all the time, making sure he got the hang of everything. He pointed out the fish etc and knew exactly where the best spots were to make the most of the time we had at Hanauma Bay. I would definately recommend this tour to others.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/21 |
Reviewed by: JFisher
We had so much fun on this excursion. Our guide, Alan, helped us with his clear instruction. We feel that he went above and beyond our expectations. He showed us where many fish were and we had a wonderful first time snorkeling experience.
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/12 |
Reviewed by: miku
Even though it was just a short three-night trip, spending half a day on this tour was a wonderful choice. I was able to see beautiful fish in the stunning sea and even encountered turtles twice... I still feel moved just thinking about it.
We were a group of three women around sixty, joined by two younger women, making a total of five members. At first, I had a bit of anxiety, but the expert held my hand and was always right beside me, so once I got the hang of the breathing rhythm, my worries faded away.
Snorkeling was "fun, moving, and exciting." Even if you're not confident in swimming, you'll be fine with the expert. I want everyone I know to experience this!
たった3泊の短かい旅行なのに、このツアーに半日をかけたのは、すばらしい選択だったと思ってます。
美しい海で、きれいな魚たちをたくさん見られ、亀にも2度遭遇できた・・・思い出してもまた感動できます。
私たちはアラ還暦の女性3人で、若い2人の女性が加わり5人のメンバーでした。
はじめは少しの不安がありましたが、達人が手をつないで、いつでもすぐそばにいてくれるので、呼吸のリズムがなんとなくつかめると不安はほとんどありませんでした。
「楽しい、感動、興奮」のシュノーケリング。水泳に自信がなくても達人と一緒なら大丈夫。私の知り合いみんなに体験してもらいたいと思ってしまいました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/01 |
Reviewed by: まきこ
I wanted to meet the fish when I went to Hawaii, so I was looking for a tour. Since it was just my son, who is 10 years old and has never swum in the ocean, and me, a complete beginner, I thought we wouldn't be able to adventure without a guide. Although it was a bit pricey, I decided on this tour! I also read everyone's experiences and thought it sounded great.
If I remember correctly, the language option was only in English, but our guide, Alan, was very good at Japanese as he studied it in college and had lived in Nagoya.
After being picked up at the hotel, we adjusted our fin sizes at the shop and loaded our gear before heading to Hanauma Bay. It was a cold, cloudy day with strong winds. I thought there would be no place to put valuables, so I didn't bring any (I only had 10 dollars!). Alan had a locked box, but I felt embarrassed because I had nothing to put in it...
It was really cold, and my son was just shivering. Since we were the only participants, Alan and I held my son's hands and started swimming. We were able to see various fish, as if we were swimming in an aquarium, and we even encountered turtles! It was so moving!
I don't think I could have had this experience alone due to my fear. Alan was a gentle guide, and we made wonderful memories. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
ハワイに行ったらお魚さん達に会いたいなあと思い、ツアーを探していました。ほぼ初心者の私と海では泳いだことのない10歳の息子と二人だったのでガイドさんがいないと冒険できないなと思い、少々高めでしたがこのツアーに決定!
皆さんの体験談も読んでいいなと思いました。
記憶では言語の欄が、英語のみだったような気がしたのですが、ガイドのアランさんは大学で日本語を学び、名古屋にも住んでいたことがあるという日本語が上手な方でした。
ホテルでのピックアップが済むとお店でフィンのサイズをあわせ機材を積み込みハナウマ湾へ出発。
この日は風が強く曇っていて寒い日でした。置くところがないと思って貴重品は持っていかなかったのですが(10ドルしかもっていきませんでした!)アランさんが鍵つきのボックスを持っていましたが、何も入れるものがなくてはずかしいような・・・・
本当に寒い日で息子は寒くて震えているだけ・・参加したのが私達だけなのもあり、アランさんと私で息子の手を引いて泳ぎ始めると水族館の中を泳いでいるように色々なお魚、それから亀さんにも本当に会えました!感激です!
自分ひとりでは恐怖心もありこんな体験はできなかったと思います。またガイドのアランさん、ジェントルな方でした。素敵な思い出ができました。また機会があったら参加させていただきたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated alone on April 13, 2009. I joined the morning course, and there were a total of five people in the group, including myself and a Canadian family of four (parents and two elementary school-aged sons). Our guide, Alan, was very proficient in Japanese and explained how to use the snorkeling equipment in a mix of Japanese and English.
As for the sea, while we could see large fish in the shallow areas, the visibility wasn't very high. Especially on this day, the waves were quite high, and even as someone with diving experience, I felt a bit nervous when swimming out. The two Canadian sons had one being guided by Alan and the other by their father, and it looked quite challenging for them. While it's hard to generalize since it depends on the weather, I recommend that those who are considering signing up and are new to snorkeling or not confident in their physical strength keep in mind that such situations can occasionally occur.
That said, the high satisfaction with the tour came from the beauty of the location at Hanauma Bay and the attentiveness of the guide! Before entering, we watched a 10-minute film, which was informative about environmental protection and safety in the ocean at Hanauma Bay.
If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to participate in this tour!
2009/4/13に女性ひとりで参加しました。
朝のコースに参加しましたが、私の他にカナダ人ファミリー4人(両親・小学生の息子さん2人)の計5人のグループでした。ガイドのアランさんは日本語がとても上手で、シュノーケリング道具の使い方などは日本語と英語を交え説明してくれました。
肝心な海は…というと、浅瀬に大きな魚が見られるものの、透明度はあまり高くなかったです。特にこの日は波が高く、沖に向かって泳ぐ場面ではダイビング経験者の私でも少し緊張しました(カナダ人の2人の息子さんは、ひとりはアランさんが、もうひとりはお父さんが手を引きながら一緒に泳いでいましたが…かなり大変そうでした^^;)
天候によるものなので一概には言えませんが、これから申し込まれる方でシュノーケリングが初めての方や体力に自信がない方は、稀にそういうケースもあることを頭の隅にいれておくことをオススメします。
とはいえ、ツアーの満足度が高かったのは、ハナウマ湾のロケーションの美しさとガイドさんの気配り!また入場前に10分ほどの映画を見るのですが、ハナウマ湾の環境保護と海の安全に対する意識の高さも勉強になり良かったです。
もしまたハワイに行く機会があれば、ぜひ参加したいと思えるツアーでした!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Alan's escort service was excellent. After picking us up at the hotel, he helped us find the perfect fins at his nearby office, and then we headed to Hanauma Bay. Our family of three, including our 8-year-old daughter, joined a group of five with an American couple.
Upon arriving at Hanauma Bay, Alan collected and paid for everyone's entrance fees, and while we watched a movie, he waited with a large safety box. After the movie, we boarded the tram to the bay without any wait. He lent each of us a mat, explained how to use the snorkeling gear, and we went into the sea together.
He provided careful guidance in the shallow areas to get us started. He took my 8-year-old daughter's hand and swam with her, and we even encountered a turtle along the way. Alan guided us to places we wouldn't have been able to go without his escort, and I was very impressed with his friendly and attentive service. My daughter says she loves Alan!
アランさんのエスコート最高です。
ホテルにピックアップ後、近くのアランさんの事務所でぴったりのフィンをあわせてくれました。そしてハナウマ湾へ出発。
我が家は8歳の娘と3人家族での参加。一緒にアメリカ人夫婦と5人グループでした。
ハナウマ湾に到着後、アランさんが全員の入場料を集め払ってくれて、映画を見ている間に大きなセーフティーボックスをつんで待っていてくれました。映画終了後、待つことなくトラムにのり湾へ
ゴザを一人1枚貸していただき、シュノーケリングの使い方を説明していただき、一緒に海へ
浅いところで丁寧に指導してもらって、始まりです。
8歳の娘のてを取り、一緒に泳いで案内していただき、途中で亀にも出会うことができました。
エスコートなしでは行けなかったようなところまで案内でして頂き、フレンドリーで丁寧なエスコートをしていただけたアランさんに大感激です。娘もアランさん大好きと言っています。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/07 |
Reviewed by: J & F Nap
This was by far the best part of our vacation! We chose to do the small group tour because my husband can't swim and has never been in the ocean. Not to worry, our guide, Alan, was fabulous!!! He was very patient and helpful. Not only did he help us with the technical part of snorkeling, but he brought us to some areas of Hanauma Bay that most don't see. We were lucky enough to swim with four sea turtles! We would certainly go back!
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| Posted on: | 2009/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the first time I have ever been snorkeling and it was wonderful, the guide was very helpful and patient. If the current every got tough he would grab our hands and pull us through. It was the high light of my trip to Hawaii and I would recommend it to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I applied after seeing the reviews here. I really wanted to swim with the sea turtles.
I was told that you can't always see them, but I encountered two sea turtles. One of them came up close, looking curious, and swam with me! I was so thrilled.
On the way back to the shore, there was a spot where the waves were strong, and it took more than 10 minutes to return. I definitely think beginners need a guide.
こちらの評判を拝見して申込をしました。
どうしてもウミガメと一緒に泳ぎたくて。
いつも会えるわけではないですよーと言われましたが、2匹のウミガメに遭遇しました。
しかも一匹は興味深そうにすぐそばまで上がってきて一緒に泳いでくれたんです!
大感激でした。
岸への帰り道、途中波が強く戻るのに10分以上かかった場所があり、やはり初心者にはガイドさんは必要だと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/09 |
Reviewed by: クリス
It was cold~. But I was very satisfied because I could see a lot of turtles~.
寒かった~。でも亀がたくさん見れたので大満足で~す。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/03 |
Reviewed by: まさじぃ
Since it was my first time snorkeling, I chose this tour with a guide, and it was definitely the right decision. Our guide, Alan, was great at speaking Japanese and taught us how to snorkel in a very thorough manner, which made me feel at ease. We encountered a sea turtle right after getting into the water and were thrilled to swim alongside it for a while. In the end, we saw two turtles! I really appreciated having a guide who took us to places we wouldn't have been able to reach on our own and to points with lots of fish. It truly became the best memory of my time in Hawaii. I highly recommend it for first-timers!
シュノーケリング初めてなのでガイドさん付きのこのツアーにしましたが大正解。
ガイドの「アランさん」は日本語も上手で、シュノーケリングのやり方も丁寧に教えてくれたので安心でした。
海に出てすぐに海亀に遭遇、しばらく一緒に泳げて感激。結局2匹も見れました。
自分たちだけでは行けないような所まで行けたり、たくさん魚がいるポイントに連れて行ってくれたりと、ガイドさん付きにして本当に良かったと思います。
ハワイでの最高の思い出になりました。
初めての方にはおすすめですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/09 |
Reviewed by: 金太郎
In July 2008, I participated with my wife. Our companions were an American couple. The instructor was a Japanese named Kiko. Since there were many participants, we were asked to help out. We met up with others at the entrance of the Education Theater (where we watched a 7-minute video on environmental protection and ocean safety before heading to the beach). After that, we took a tram to the beach.
At the beach, a complete set of snorkeling gear, including marine boots, was prepared in each person's size, and our belongings were stored in a large locked container. It was truly attentive service.
The seawater temperature varied significantly by location, and many areas felt quite cold. Due to the tides, we didn't see many fish, and the visibility was not great. The visibility in the shallows was decent, but it became murky (with fine bubbles) as we went further out. Since it was the day after our arrival in Hawaii, the timing in the afternoon was fine for our stamina, but considering the tide conditions that day, I thought the visibility might have been better in the morning.
We didn't see any turtles, and the disappointment added to our fatigue. We retired a bit early and returned to the beach feeling exhausted. After getting back to the beach, I received a bottle of mineral water and was offered cookies, but I had little energy to eat. I searched for something that looked hydrating and managed to eat just one.
By the time I took a shower, I felt somewhat revived. Around this time, my satisfied wife returned. It was a day that made me acutely aware of my lack of exercise.
2008/07に妻と二人で参加しました。
連れはアメリカ人二人(夫婦)。
インストラクターは日本人のkikoさんでした。
参加人員が多いので応援を頼まれたとのことでした。
エドケーションシアター(ビーチに出る前に環境保護と海の安全に関する7分間のビデオを観る)の入り口で他の人たちと合流。
その後、トラムに乗って浜まで移動。
浜には、マリンブーツ込みでシュノーケルのセットが各人のサイズで一式用意してあり、手荷物は、カギの掛かる大きなコンテナに保管してくれました。
まさに至れり尽くせり。
海水温は、場所によりかなりのむらが有り。冷たいと感じる場所が多かった。
汐の関係か、魚はびっくりするほどは見られないし、透明度も今ひとつ。浅瀬の透明度はまずまずでしたが沖に出ると濁り(細かな気泡)が気になりました。
ハワイ到着の翌日のため、体力的には午後でよかったのだが、この日の潮回りから言ったら透明度はやはり午前中がよかったのかなと思う。
亀も見られず、期待が大きかっただけに疲労も増大。
少し早めにリタイアしグテグテ状態で浜にあがった。
浜にあがってミネラルウォータをもらい、クッキーを進められたがほとんど食べる元気なし。水分の多そうなのを捜してひとつだけ食べた。
シャワーを浴びた頃には、幾分元気が復活。このころに満足しきった妻が戻ってきた。
日頃の運動不足を痛感した一日でした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/07 |
Reviewed by: さき
Since it was my first time snorkeling, I chose this tour with an expert. The guide, Alan, was friendly, spoke Japanese well, and treated us with care, which made me feel very at ease. Additionally, we were able to go out to areas that we wouldn't have been able to reach on our own, so I highly recommend taking this tour if you're going! We also got to see sea turtles! However, if you're prone to seasickness, it might be a good idea to take some motion sickness medication.
初めてのシュノーケリングと言うことで、達人と一緒のこのツアーを選びました。
ガイドのアランさんも気さくで日本語も上手く丁寧に接してくれるため非常に安心できました。
また、自分たちでは行けないような沖の方まで行くことが出来たのでどうせ行くならこのツアーで行くことをお薦めします!!
ウミガメも見れました☆
ただ、波酔いをするヒトは酔い止めか何かを飲んだ方がイィかもしれません。
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| Posted on: | 2008/12/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The bay is so beautiful! We saw fish of every size, shape, and color. We even saw a sea turtle, which was what I really wanted to see. This is a MUST for any animal lover.
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Our guide, Alan, provided kind and attentive instruction in fluent Japanese, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling with our family without any worries. Since this was a guided tour, we were able to go quite far out, and we even encountered four sea turtles and saw rays up close. I believe it would have been impossible for us to do this on our own, so even though the price was a bit high, I think it was definitely worth it. This was my first time booking an optional tour online, but there were no issues at all, and my family loved it. Alan himself provided transportation in a van, and he brought a large locked box to the beach for our clothes, towels, and valuables, so we could store them safely. After coming out of the water, there was a shower next to the restroom, and we could change inside the restroom. They also provided mineral water and snacks, which was very thoughtful. The snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was incredibly fun!
ガイドのアランさんが上手な日本語で親切・丁寧に指導、案内してくれましたので、安心して家族でシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。ガイド付のこのツアーだったので、かなり沖まで行けましたし、ウミガメに4匹も会えたり、エイも間近で見ることができました。自分たちだけでは無理だったと思いますので、多少金額は高いですが、十分価値あるものだと思います。ネットでオプショナルツアーを申し込むのは初めてでしたが、まったく問題なく、家族には大好評でした。アランさん自身がバンで送迎してくれ、着替え、タオル、貴重品はアランさんが鍵付の大きなボックスを海岸まで運んできてくれましたので、その中に保管してくれます。また海から上がったあとは、トイレ横にシャワーがあり、着替えはトイレの中で出来ます。またミネラルウオーターとスナック菓子も用意してくれており、至れり尽くせりです。ハナウマ湾シュノーケルは最高に楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/13 |
Reviewed by: kaz
It was my first snorkeling experience, and thanks to the kind guidance of our instructor, I was able to see the wonderful underwater scenery.
I was truly impressed by the beautiful variety of fish and the two sea turtles that appeared right in front of me; the waters of Hawaii are really stunning.
I have no complaints about the tour; it was very fulfilling.
I highly recommend it to everyone.
初めてのスノーケル体験でしたが、ガイドさんの親切な
指導で素晴らしい海中の様子を見ることができました。
きれいな何種類もの魚の群れ、ウミガメも目の前に
2匹登場するなど、ハワイの海は本当にきれいだなと
感激しました。
ツアーの内容で注文をつけるところは、全くなく
充実していました。
皆さんにもお勧めします。
以上
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Ted and Glenna Stark
It was the most wonderful experience for both of us! Allen was an exceptional instructor, holding my hand almost all the way. He was very patient, and we were surprised he had some cold drinks and snacks for us. He gets an EXCEPTIONAL rating! (September 2008)
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Jon
Excellent adventure, was disappointed one of the family members had a fear of water that could not be overcome. The snorkeling was fantastic and the owner knew all the great places to go and see aquatic life. WIsh there would have been some sort of refund for the one member who could not get out in the water.
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Michael
This was the most fun my girlfriend and I had. The water was a little murky the day we went out there, but you could definitly see all sorts of fish out there. It was our first time snorkling and our guide was excellent and stayed with us and continuously made sure we were all ok! He even showed us out where there were 2 huge sea turtles. We can't wait to go back!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/12 |
Reviewed by: マイキー
It was my first time snorkeling, but I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind because our guides, Alan and Jim, kindly and patiently taught us in Japanese. I was lucky enough to see a sea turtle, which was an amazing experience. This became my best memory of the trip! Thank you, Alan!
初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、引率のアランさんとジムさんが日本語で親切丁寧に教えてくれたので安心して楽しむ事ができました♪運良くウミガメにも会えて感動しました。今回の旅行で一番良い思い出になりました♪アランさん、ありがとうございました♪
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We were able to see a variety of fish and sea turtles, and my child was very satisfied. The guide took us quite far out, which would have been impossible to do on our own. They even helped pull me along with my 9-year-old child. The waves were strong, and I felt a bit seasick, but it was fun.
かなり色々な種類の魚やウミガメが見られて子供も大満足でした。結構沖のほうまでガイドさんが連れていってくれたのですが、自力ではまず無理でしょう。9歳の子供とともに私まで引っ張っていってくれました。波の勢いもあり、私は船酔い状態でしたが、楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Snorkeler 08-28-08
This wa our first trip to Hawaii and first time snorkeling. We loved it! The guide knew all the spots and lead us was patient to the beautiful fish and sea turtles. We couldn't have asked for a better time. A definite must do. I would have loved to have spent more time snorkeling, but our tour was up. 5 Stars!
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/04 |
Reviewed by: tana
Since I'm going to Hawaii, I wanted to go snorkeling! Since it was my first time snorkeling, I thought it would be best to have a guide, so my family of three joined this tour, even though the price was a bit high.
My first choice was in the morning, but since I signed up at the last minute, we ended up going in the afternoon. First, we were picked up right in front of our hotel by our instructor, Alan. We headed to Hanauma Bay with another group of six.
When we arrived at the entrance of Hanauma Bay, we met up with a newlywed American couple, and Alan collected the entrance fee of $5 for those over 12 years old and paid it all at once. While we watched a nine-minute movie, he prepared everything in front of the trolley that goes down the slope, allowing us to smoothly access the sandy beach.
Since there were a lot of people this time, Alan assigned the newlyweds to one instructor, while Kiko and Aki, both Japanese instructors, took care of us Japanese participants.
They provided all the necessary equipment, including life jackets, mats, and a place to store valuables (you could also put in clothes and towels), and they even had water and some snacks ready.
The others were very skilled (sorry for being a bother), and I, who had no confidence in swimming, honestly thought during practice, "Should I just wait on the beach?" But Kiko encouraged me, saying, "Come on, put your head in the water!!" and patiently taught me how to use the fins, even holding my hand to help me see a lot of fish! I'm glad I didn't give up!!
"Everyone, come here~"
They showed us the viewpoint, and we were able to see sea turtles.
It lasted about an hour, which was enough time for me, as I tend to get cold easily. When Aki told me how far we swam from above the trolley station, I was surprised to find it was quite far. Alan said, "Everyone did well today. That's why we could go far." (Of course, he said this in Japanese.)
I actually considered a tour from a major travel company that was about the same price, but they mentioned that the instructors wouldn't manage valuables or guide us. To go far and to be shown viewpoints, having a guide is definitely better.
One regret I have is that I didn't bring my camera to prevent theft. I heard that in summer, the water tends to get murky, making it hard to take good underwater photos, but I wanted to take a commemorative photo with the beautiful bay in the background. Since there was a place to store valuables, I should have brought it.
せっかくハワイに行くのだから,シュノーケリングがしたい!初めてのシュノーケリングなので,お値段は高めですがガイドが必要だろうと親子3人でこのツアーに参加しました。
第1希望は朝だったのですが,ぎりぎりに申し込んだので午後からの回でした。
まずは,ホテルの前でインストラクターのAlanさん直々にピックアップ。もう一組の6名と一緒にハナウマ湾へ。
ハナウマ湾の入り口に着くとアメリカ人の新婚さんとも合流して12歳以上の入場料$5をAlanさんが集めて,まとめて払ってくれました。我々が約9分間の映画を見ている間に坂を下りるトロリーの前で準備してくれていて,スムーズに砂浜へ。
今回は人数が多かったので,Alanさんは新婚さんに,我々を含む日本人には,日本人のインストラクターのキコさんとアキさんがついてくれました。
ライフジャケットを含め用具&ゴザ&貴重品入れ(着替え,タオルなども入れるのも可)もしっかり用意されていて,水とちょっとしたお菓子も用意されていました。
他の方達はとても上手で(ご迷惑かけてすみません),泳ぎに全然自信がない私は,うまく息継ぎができなくて練習の時に「浜で待っていようか」と正直思いましたが,キコさんに「ほらっ頭つけて!!」と叱咤されてがんばり,うまくフィンが使えない私に根気よく教えてくれたり,手を引いてくれたりして魚をたくさん見ることができました!あきらめなくてよかった!!
「みんなここへおいで~」
とビューポイントを教えてくれて,ウミガメも見ることができました。
約1時間でしたが,冷え性の私には十分な時間。トロリーの発着場の上からアキさんにどこまで泳いだか教えてもらったら,かなり遠くまででびっくり。Alanさんは,「今日はみんなうまかったネ。だから遠くへ行けたよ。(もちろん日本語で)」と言ってくれました。
実際に某大手旅行会社の同じぐらいの値段のツアーも検討しましたが,インストラクターは貴重品の管理もガイドもしてくれないとのこと。遠くまで行ったり,ビューポイントを教えてもらうには,絶対ガイド付きがいいです。
後悔したことは,盗難防止のために持って行かなかったカメラ。夏は水が濁りやすいらしく,水中写真はうまく撮れないそうですが,きれいな湾をバックに記念写真を撮りたかった。貴重品入れがあるから,持っ
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/27 |
Reviewed by: miki
I participated with my child in late August 2008. It was clear that they were considerate in their conversations during the car ride.
We met up with two more participants along the way, making a total of four of us heading to Hanauma Bay. After watching a video about Hanauma Bay, we took a trolley down. At the beach, we received equipment instructions, put on life jackets, and stepped into the slightly cold water. We practiced in shallower areas after a preliminary lecture. I already felt a bit out of place at this point. I held onto someone’s hand as we headed out.
There they were! Fish were swimming around normally, including some large ones over 50 centimeters long.
Unfortunately, we didn’t encounter any turtles, but it was clear they were trying hard to find them. With the underwater camera I brought, they actively took pictures of us and the fish.
You can manage valuables and changes of clothes in a large locked case. They even let me put in the slippers I wore. Mats and equipment are all available for rent. We received water and snacks at the end.
You can change clothes easily afterward, so I think it’s a good idea to bring some.
As a note, my underwater goggles didn’t seem to fit well, and water kept getting in, making me accidentally drink saltwater, which was quite uncomfortable. While all equipment is available for rent, it might be better to bring your own if you have something that fits perfectly.
We swam quite far out for about an hour. The water was pretty cold, and I was shivering afterward. A bath towel and a long-sleeved cover-up are essential.
For those who really want to see turtles, a tour to the North Shore might be better. We encountered turtles on the beach two days later on a different tour.
That said, for beginners, this tour offers hands-on guidance from start to finish, so I think it would be fun to go with friends.
2008年8月下旬に親子で参加しました。
車内で会話にも気を使ってくださっているのがよくわかりました。
途中で2名と合流し、計4名の参加者でハナウマ湾へ。
ハナウマ湾のビデオを見て、トローリーで下ります。
浜で用具の説明を受け、救命胴衣を装着し、ちょっぴり冷たい水の中へ。
さらに浅いところで、事前のレクチャーと予行演習。
ここですでに落ちこぼれ感のあった私。
手を握ってもらって、沖へ向かいます。
いたいた!
ふつーに魚たちが泳いでいます。体長が50センチ以上ある大きなものもいます。
残念ながらカメには遭遇できませんでしたが、一生懸命探してくださっているのはわかりました。私が持っていった水中カメラで、私達や魚を積極的に写してもらえました。
貴重品や着替えの管理などは、大きな鍵付きのケースでお願いできます。履いて行ったスリッパまで入れてもらいました。
ゴザや用具類は一切レンタル。
水とスナック菓子を最後にもらいました。
終わってからの簡単な着替えは可能ですから、洋服を持っていくとよいと思います。
注意点として、私の水中メガネがどうも合わなかったようで、水がよく入って塩水を飲んでしまったりして、途中とっても苦しくなりました。
用具は全て貸してはもらえますが、自分にぴったりのがあれば、それを持って行ったほうがいいのかもしれません。
かなり沖へ向かい、一時間ほど泳ぎます。
水もかなり冷たいので、あがってからは震えが出るほどでした。
バスタオルや長そでの羽織るものは必須です。
「どうしてもカメを見たい」という人は、ノースショアに行くのツアーのほうがいいかもしれません。
私たちは二日後に、別のツアーで、砂浜に上がっているカメに出会うことができました。
とはいえ、初心者の人は、手取り足取り教えてもらえるし、最初から最後まで安心して過ごせるツアーなので、友達同士で行くと、楽しいと思いますよ。
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/27 |
Reviewed by: atsuko
We participated with three adults and one child. Unfortunately, we didn't see any turtles, but I was very moved to see fish swimming within reach. Our child, who is four years old, was scared and didn't want to go into the water because he couldn't breathe well underwater, but our guide, Alan, carried him on his back, so we felt safe even when we went out to the open water. My mother also enjoyed her first snorkeling experience while holding onto Alan. The transportation from the hotel to Hanauma Bay was helpful, and once we arrived, the thorough explanations of the equipment by the guide made us feel secure and allowed us to enjoy the experience.
大人3人、子供1人で参加しました。
亀は残念ながら見れませんでしたが、魚が手の届く範囲に泳いでるのを見れてとても感動しました。
子供は4歳で海の中で呼吸がうまくできず怖がって海に入りたがりませんでしたが、ガイドのアランさんが背中に乗せてくれたので、沖まで出ても安心でした。
母も、アランさんにつかまりながら初めてのシュノーケリングを楽しめました。
ホテルからハナウマ湾への送迎も助かり、現地に着いてからも器具の説明など丁寧なガイドで始終安心して楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Cindi Johnston
This is a very beautiful spot, lovely beach. I have been snorkling many times before including the Great Barrier Reef but have never done a guided tour. It was great to have a guide because he took us to places we would never have gone without him and saw much more. He new where all the hiding spots were. We saw so much more than if we had been just on our own. and what a great swim we had. Then snacks were provided after the tour. Well done! Cindi Johnston Whitby, On Canada
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/19 |
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