Reviewed by: コムたん
I participated with my two sons (middle schoolers). The only other participants were a foreign couple. The driver and instructor was fluent in Japanese and very kind.
We were able to smoothly ride the trolley from the parking lot to the beach without waiting at the entrance or for movie admission.
Having never snorkeled before and lacking confidence in swimming, I initially thought I would let my sons participate while I stayed in shallow water. However, the instructor took my hand and guided me through the waves, pushing me out to deeper water. Thanks to him, I was able to see colorful fish, schools of fish, and turtles right in front of me, which was incredibly exciting.
Since my sons and the foreign couple were also beginners, the instructor wrapped things up early. My son seemed to want to do more, but I felt it would be rude to request more time since I was monopolizing the instructor.
But overall, it was a lot of fun.
私(40代・女性)と息子達2人(中学生)と参加しました。あとは外人のカップルでした。ドライバー兼インストラクターの達人は日本語が流暢で、とても優しい方でした。
駐車場から浜辺までの坂道を走るトロリーの乗車も、入り口や映画の入場も待たずにスイスイ行けました。
シュノーケリングをしたことがない上、泳ぎに自信のない私は、息子達だけ参加させて 自分は浅い所でチャプチャプやっていようと思っていたのですが、達人が私と手をつなぎ、波の高い所では身体をグイグイ押して沖まで連れて行ってくれました。おかげで色とりどりの魚、魚群、亀を目の前に見る事が出来、大変感激しました。
私以外の息子達や外人カップルも初心者だった為か、達人が早めに切り上げ、終了となりました。息子はもっとやりたかったようですが、私が達人を独占していたので そんなリクエストをするのは申し訳なく思え、言えませんでした。
でも、とても楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Compared to other Hanauma Bay tours, the price is set higher, but I believe the satisfaction level will be high. They go to offshore points that others don't visit, so the density of fish is different! I think the only comparable experience is a beginner diving tour (where you generally see fish in the same areas).
You can also see sea turtles and encounter large fish like parrotfish. You’ll get to see schools of fish as well. The guide, Alan, speaks Japanese fluently.
We participated as a couple, and there were two foreign siblings joining us. My wife cannot swim at all. It was her second time snorkeling, but she was quite worried as she wasn't used to the equipment. I thought it was reckless to participate since she might panic if water got into her gear, but she wore a life jacket, so it seems she managed to enjoy it safely.
However, it could be dangerous depending on the participants. In our case, a foreign child panicked, and the guide went to help. My wife was left alone and panicked as well. I helped her, but at that moment, I thought it was quite serious.
After that, we decided to return to the shore earlier than planned. The current in the bay is quite strong. Even those who cannot swim at all can enjoy it with Alan's support, but it's better to be cautious when there are multiple people.
他のハナウマ湾ツアーと比べると高い料金設定ですが、きっと満足度は高いと思います。他の人が行かない沖のポイントまで行くので魚の密度が違う! このツアーに匹敵するのは体験ダイビングのツアーだけだと思います。(大体同じところで魚を見ます)
海亀も見れます。ブダイ系の大型の魚にも会えます。魚群にも会えます。
ガイドのアランは日本語は流暢に話せます。
私たちは夫婦で参加しました。他に外国の兄弟が2名参加でした。嫁は全く泳げません。シュノーケリングは2回目でしたが機材に慣れていなくてかなり心配でした。機材に水が入ったりするとパニックになるので参加は無謀と思いましたがライフジャケットを着るので無事に楽しめたようです。
ただ、ツアー参加者によっては危険かもしれません。私たちの場合、外国の方の子供がパニックになりガイドが助けに行きました。嫁が放置されてこちらもパニック。私が助けましたがこのときはさすがにヤバイと思いました。
このあと予定を繰り上げて浜に戻りました。
湾内の流れは結構速いです。全く泳げない人でもアランがサポートしますので楽しめますが複数居るときは注意した方がいいでしょう。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Billy and Mahtab
This was our first experience snorkeling and my wife cannot swim. Our instructor, Alan, helped my wife overcome her fears and we were both able to enjoy the bay. Alan took great care to guide us and make us feel comfortable. We immediately observed a multitude of fish and coral reef creatures in some of the clearest water we encountered on Oahu. We fell in love with snorkeling and will definitely do it again. We would definitely recommend this adventure to everyone.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had fun, but we like to do our own thing also. The tour was great, but the group thing is not really to our taste. Thanks for a fun time though.
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Two women participated in a snorkeling tour during Golden Week. The reason for joining was that it wasn't our first time at Hanauma, so we wanted to try a different snorkeling experience. On the day of the tour, it was just the two of us. Alan speaks fluent Japanese, so we had no worries at all. Once we hit the sea... you can almost guarantee that you'll encounter turtles! Alan diligently searched for them. It felt like we swam almost from one end of Hanauma to the other... While glancing at a certain group tour of Japanese tourists, why not consider joining a private snorkeling tour at Hanauma?
女性二人でゴールデンウィークに参加しました。参加した理由はハナウマは初めてでないので、違ったシュノーケルをしたいため。当日は私達二人だけでした。アランといっても日本語はベラベラなので何の不安もなし。いざ海へ・・・必ずといっていいほど亀に出会えますよ!アランが一生懸命探してくれます。ほぼハナウマの端から端まで泳いだような・・・横目で某団体ツアーの日本人ツアーを尻目に見ながら、プライベートツアーでのハナウマシュノーケル参加してみては?
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Jim and Ann
We truly enjoyed the activity. Our guide was very knowledgable of the bay and where to see many fish and coral. I was comfortable in the geer provided and we were given ample time to explore.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Bill Claypool
This was a first for me, my friend had been before.It was very interesting and we enjoyed it very much.The only problem was the water was a little murky.We do understand that is out of your control.All in all it was alot of fun and we enjoyed it very much.
Bill Claypool
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/14 |
Reviewed by: パー坊
At first, my 11-year-old daughter, who was experiencing snorkeling for the first time and couldn't swim, struggled quite a bit and ended up crying, which was tough to see. However, the instructor encouraged her, and as they held hands and practiced together, she gradually improved. She seemed anxious in deeper water where she couldn't touch the bottom, but in shallow areas, she was swimming effortlessly! Even without any food, various types of fish came close to her, and before we knew it, my daughter, who had been crying, was completely absorbed in taking pictures. By the end, she said she wanted to go snorkeling again. My older daughter, who is 15, was taken a bit further out to the reef and saw three sea turtles, which got her really excited. It felt like we were in a different world, and it was a refreshing experience for both our minds and bodies! We had such a great time. While there were long lines of people waiting, we hardly had to wait at all, going to and from the snorkeling spot smoothly! Both the driver and the instructor were very kind and made the experience enjoyable. Thank you! The online reservation from Japan was also smooth and reassuring.
最初、シュノーケル初体験の11歳の娘は、泳げない事もあってなかなか上手くできず、泣き出したのには参りました。でもインストラクターの方が励まし、手をつないでするうちに、徐々に・・・。さすがに背の立たない所では不安そうでしたが、浅いところではもうスイスイスイスイ!エサもないのにいろんな種類の魚が寄ってきて・・・いつの間にか泣いていた娘も写真を撮るのに夢中になっていました。最後には、またシュノーケルがしたいといっていました。上の15歳の娘は、リーフの少し外まで連れていってもらい、海ガメを3匹見て、大興奮。まるで別世界にいるようで心身ともにリフレッシュすることができました!とてもいい経験をしました。また長い列を並んで待っている人たちをよそに、私達はほとんど待たず行きも帰りもス~イスイ!ドライバーの方もインストラクターの方もとても親切で楽しませてくれました。ありがとうございました!日本からのネット予約もスムーズで安心できました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/04/06 |
Reviewed by: ナンシー
I participated with my four children. The youngest was seven years old, and thanks to the kind guidance while holding hands, we were able to see sea turtles. My children were very happy and said this was the best tour in Hawaii. It was truly wonderful. Thank you very much. I definitely want to join this tour again next time.
私と子供4人との参加でした。一番下が7歳でしたが手をつないでくれてとても親切に教えてくださったおかげで、海がめにあえました。ハワイの中でこのツアーが一番よかったと子供が喜んでおりました。本当によかったです。ありがとうございました。次回も必ずこのツアーに参加させていただきたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/03/19 |
Reviewed by: きよ
I had a really great time. This was my second time snorkeling, and the staff were very kind and accommodating. There were four of us in total, but one person couldn't swim at all and was quite scared. However, they gently guided them while teaching them. The waves were strong, so we snorkeled quite far inside the bay, but we were able to see sea turtles up close. Everyone should definitely bring an underwater camera (they're sold at Narita Airport too). They provide all the equipment (fins, masks, snorkels, life jackets) and carry it for you, plus drinks and snacks are included. They even helped us put on the fins while assisting us in the water. The staff spoke Japanese very well, so I felt safe participating. Even when the entrance is crowded, you can skip the line and get in without waiting. The price might seem higher than other tours, but it is definitely worth the value!
とっても楽しかったですね。シュノーケルは2度目なのですがとても親切に対応してくださいました。全員で4名ですしたが 1名の方が全く泳げずかなり怖がっておりましたが、優しく手を引きながら 教えておりました。波が強くかなり湾の内側でシュノーケルしましたが、海亀も至近距離で見ることができました。皆さん是非水中カメラ持っていきましょう(成田空港でも売ってます) 器材(足ひれ、マスク、シュノーケル、ライフジャケット)は全て運んで下さるし、飲み物スナックがつきます。
足ひれも海の中でアシストしながら履かせて頂きました。日本語とっても上手なスタッフで 安心して参加できます。入場に混んでるときでも 並ばずスルーしてはいれますので、ちょっと値段は他のツアーより高く見えますが お値段以上の価値は絶対ありますよ。
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| Posted on: | 2006/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Y.T
I participated with my wife and daughter, who is over sixty. At first, my wife and daughter were against snorkeling, saying, "We can't do that!" However, I convinced them by saying, "When we go to Hawaii, it's good to do things we normally can't do, and with a skilled guide, we'll be absolutely fine." So, we signed up before leaving Japan.
The result was a great success! The kind foreigner who picked us up at the hotel eased my worries when I briefly thought, "What about Japanese?" as he spoke fluent Japanese, quickly alleviating my concerns. Thanks to Jim, who directly instructed and guided us in snorkeling, and Alan, my wife, who initially struggled with floating and breathing, was able to reach a point where we could see sea turtles and truly enjoyed an amazing hour of underwater observation.
On the sandy beach, we had unlimited snacks and drinks, and since we didn't bring a camera for safety reasons, they even took underwater photos of us and delivered them to our hotel the next day. I was truly impressed by the exceptional service.
My wife and daughter were overjoyed, saying, "This was the happiest and most enjoyable event of our Hawaii trip," and I felt proud for planning and signing us up for this tour. Thank you so much, Alan and Jim (we are the three Japanese family who participated on the afternoon of the 11th).
還暦を過ぎた妻と娘の三人で参加しました。妻と娘は最初「シュノーケリングなんて
出来ないよ~」と反対していましたが、「ハワイへ行ったら日頃出来ないことをやる
のが良いし、達人ガイドさん付きだから絶対大丈夫」と説得して、日本出発前に申込み
ました。
結果は大正解!ホテルに迎えに来てくれたのは優しそうな外人さん、一瞬「日本語は?
」と心配しましたが、流暢な日本語で直ぐに不安は解消。このジムさんと直接シュノー
ケリングを指導・ガイドしてくれたアランさんのお陰で、最初浮くことや呼吸すること
すら巧く出来なかった妻も、海亀の見れるポイントまでも行け1時間ほど本当に
素晴らしい海中観察をすることが出来ました。
砂浜ではスナック・水の食べ・飲み放題、更には安全の為カメラを持参しなかった
私達を水中カメラでも撮影してくれた上翌日ホテルに届けて戴くと言うサービスまで
して頂き、至れり尽くせりのサービスに本当に感動致しました。
妻と娘は「今回のハワイ旅行で一番嬉しく楽しいイベントだった」と大喜びしてくれて、
このツアーを計画し申し込んだ私も鼻を高くすることが出来ました。
アランさん、ジムさん、本当にありがとうございました(11日午後に参加させて戴いた
日本人三人家族です)。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2006/12/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a pair. Alan, the expert, is American but spoke Japanese well. He kindly gave us advice, and my partner, who was anxious about her first snorkeling experience, was able to enjoy it fully. The snorkeling equipment was easy to use and felt safe. We even got to see a sea turtle. I highly recommend this for anyone visiting Hanauma Bay for the first time. However, it was a bit disappointing that the snorkeling time was just a little over an hour. I wished we could have taken our time.
二人での参加でした。
達人のアランさんはアメリカ人ですが日本語は上手でした。
とても親切にアドバイスしてくれて、シュノーケル初体験で不安がっていた彼女も十分に楽しめました。シュノーケルの機材も使いやすくて安心でした。海亀さんにも会えました。初めてハナウマ湾に行く人にはぜひお勧めします。ただ、シュノーケルの時間が1時間ちょっとしかなかったのが残念でした。時間はゆっくりとしたいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2006/12/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in January. It was a beauty that you can't see in Japan. First, we watched a video about the history of Hanauma Bay, and there were headphones available in Japanese, so I understood everything perfectly. It was a bit chilly in January, but the beautiful sea and fish were amazing. It was the perfect place for snorkeling. By the way, they also offer rentals.
1月に参加をしました。日本では見ることのできないような美しさでした。まずはハナウマ湾の歴史?のビデオをみましたが日本語対応のヘッドホンがあるので内容はバッチリです。1月で肌寒かったですが、きれいな海と魚が素晴らしかったです。シュノーケリングをするにはもってこいの場所でした。ちなみに貸し出しもやっています。
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| Posted on: | 2006/11/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Initially, we thought we could manage snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, which looks shallow like a sandbar, and we were unsure which tour to choose. In the end, we decided to go with an expert, and that was the right choice! To the untrained eye, Hanauma Bay appears relatively shallow and calm, but it was indeed not enough for us, and we couldn't venture far on our own. However, by entrusting ourselves to the expert, we were taken to a nice spot near the entrance of the bay, where sea turtles kept appearing, and we even encountered a manta ray, returning completely satisfied. We were a party of four women, and surprisingly, there were waves in the bay, so unless you are confident swimmers, you really can't go far without a guide. All four of us agreed that "Hanauma Bay is tough!" It seems that you can't encounter fun experiences without going through some challenges. The weather on land worsened with heavy rain from the morning, but we returned feeling so satisfied that we didn't mind the weather at all. Thank you so much to our expert guide, Alan, who took care of us and even helped with photo taking (which was provided on a CD as a service)!
申し込み当初、浅瀬のように見えるハナウマ湾でのシュノーケリングで自分たちでも
どうにかなるかな・・と思いどのツアーにするが選びあぐねてました。
結局、達人にお願いすることにしましたが、これは大正解!
素人目には、わりあいと浅瀬で静かに見えるハナウマ湾ですが、やはり浅瀬ではものたりず、さりとて自分たちでは遠くにいけず・・そこで達人におまかせすれば、湾の入り口近くのナイススポットまで出かけ、海亀さんはどんどん現れるは、マンタにも遭え大満足で戻ってきました。女性4名のパーティでしたが湾は以外に波があり、それなりに泳ぎに自信のある方以外はやはり達人ガイドさん無しでは遠くにはいけません。4人とも口を揃えて言ったのは、「ハナウマ湾はキツイ!!」ってことでした。キツイ思いをしなければ楽しいことには出会えない・・ってことです。陸地は朝からの雨模様が激化してどしゃぶり!なりふりかまわずの状態でしたが、そんなお天気も気にならないような満足で戻ってきました。不慣れな4人を引き連れながら、こまごまとお世話され、写真の撮影(これはCD化してサービス!)までして下さった達人アランさん、本当にありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2006/11/08 |
Reviewed by: M.H.
I visited Hanauma Bay last spring as well. At that time, I borrowed snorkeling gear, but I couldn't do it well on my own and spent most of the time on the beach. This time, I wanted to see a turtle, so I joined a guided tour. It was just my father and me, but unfortunately, my father's stamina gave out halfway through. However, I was able to see a turtle, and my father got to see beautiful fish that he wouldn't normally see. Also, the guide was very kind, so we were extremely satisfied. I wanted to thank the guide, but I forgot to ask for their name. (We participated on Wednesday, October 4th at 12:30.) Please be sure to convey my gratitude!
昨年春にも訪れたハナウマベイ。
その時もシュノーケリングの道具を借りたけど、自分ひとりでは上手く出来ずに、ほとんど浜にいました・・。
今度こそ、カメを見たいと、今回はガイド付きツアーに参加。
父と二人の参加でしたが、結果的に父の体力が続かなくて途中で断念したものの、
カメは見られたし、父も、普段では見られないキレイな魚が見られて、
また、ガイドさんがとても親切な方だったので、大満足でした。
ガイドさんに、お礼を言いたかったのですが、お名前を聞くのを忘れていました・・。(10月4日水曜日12:30からの参加です)
是非、よろしくお伝え下さい!
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| Posted on: | 2006/10/10 |
Reviewed by: syo/hyo
I participated on September 8th. On that day, I had a bit of trouble and arrived late, but since we were the only ones on the tour at that time, they patiently waited for us. The guide's name was Alan, and he mentioned that he is not related to alan1. Alan was very good at Japanese, but he was also a friendly Hawaiian who made sure we felt like we were truly in Hawaii. Thank you!
It was my first time snorkeling, and we went quite deep, getting to see fish and turtles. At first, I panicked a little while snorkeling, but that was just at the beginning. I think I was able to enjoy the true essence of snorkeling without fear because of our expert guide. Alan was really an expert and he also does scuba diving. I felt genuinely safe underwater. Later, I went snorkeling in other seas as well. I might be hooked!
9/8に参加しました。当日はトラぶって一人遅れてしまいましたが、そのときのツアーが私たちだけだったこともあり、気長に待っててくれました。ガイドの名はアランでalan1とは関係ないんですって。だよな。。アランは日本語がとても上手で、でも、ハワイ(外国)に来たことをちゃんと感じれる気さくなハワイアンでした。ありがとう!
シュノーケは初めてでしたが、かなり深いところまで行って、魚や亀のいるところまで連れてってもらえました。シュノーケ、初めは少しパニくるけど、それも初めだけ。恐怖もなく、シュノーケの醍醐味を味わえたのは達人ならではのガイドだったからだと思います。アランはほんとに達人で、スキューバもやるそうです。海の中でマジで安心しました。後日、ほかの海でもシュノーケやりました。はまったかも?
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| Posted on: | 2006/09/20 |
Reviewed by: emi
After being picked up at the hotel lobby at 7:30 AM, we headed to Hanauma Bay. We smoothly watched a movie without having to wait in line, and then it was time to prepare for snorkeling. It was my first time snorkeling, but after a simple practice in the shallow water, we enjoyed the nature of Hanauma Bay for about an hour. I struggled to kick properly and couldn't move forward easily, but Alan kindly pulled me out into the deeper water, for which I am very grateful. It was great to have a commemorative T-shirt and to have photos taken. Since it was just my daughter and me, and we went out without carrying any bags, we couldn't take photos ourselves, but Alan took some for us, which I really appreciate. My daughter actually dislikes having her picture taken, and whenever I hold up the camera, she either looks away or only lets me take pictures of her back. However, this time, Alan managed to capture her swimming, and I am extremely thankful for that. I quickly saved the photos on my PC when I got home, and now my screen is displaying the picture of us together with Hanauma Bay in the background. Thank you very much.
朝7時30分にホテルロビーでピックアップ後、ハナウマ湾へ。列ぶこともなくスイスイと映画を観て、いざシュノーケリングの準備へ。初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、浅瀬で簡単な練習後、1時間程度ハナウマ湾の自然を楽しみました。足のキックが下手なせいか、なかなか前に進めない私の手を引いて、ぐんぐん沖の方へ運んでくださったアランさん、感謝です。記念のTシャツと写真を撮って貰えたことがすごくよかったです。娘と2人での参加、荷物を持たずに出かけたため、写真を撮ることができなかったけど、アランさんに撮って貰えたので、大感謝。実は娘が写真嫌いで、、、私がカメラを構えると必ずよそ見てるか、背中しか撮らせないのです。それが、今回、アランさんに泳いでる姿まで撮って貰えて、すご~く感謝してます。帰って早速PCに保存、今スクリーンはハナウマ湾をバックに並んで映った写真に替わってます。ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2006/07/30 |
Reviewed by: かめ
We participated as a couple on our honeymoon. On the day of the tour, there happened to be no other customers, so we had two instructors guiding us to areas rich in fish. The day before, we had been to Waikiki Beach, but the clarity of the water was incomparable; Hanauma Bay was truly beautiful. There were many fish, and we swam alongside them, and we also saw sea turtles. According to the instructors, about 80% of the tours see sea turtles. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.
新婚旅行の際に夫婦二人で参加しました。
当日はたまたま他のお客さんがいなかったため、我々にインストラクターの方が2人ついていただいて、魚の多い場所を案内し続けてくれました。
前日に、ワイキキのビーチに行っていたのですが、水のきれいさは比べものにならず、ハナウマ湾は本当にきれいでした。
魚も多く、間近で一緒に泳ぎ、海亀も見れました。インストラクターの方の話では本ツアーの8割くらいは海亀が見れるとのことでした。
もし、ハワイにもう一度行くことがあれば、また参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/09/28 |
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