Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was unsure because the price was high, but I'm glad I participated since I thought it would be an experience I couldn't have in Japan. I recommend it.
お値段が高かったのでどうしようかと思ったのですが、日本では体験できないだろうと思って参加してよかったです。
お勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: ココナッツ
We participated in the Dolphin Royal Swim package with my 8-year-old child who wanted to swim with dolphins. This experience, which includes swimming with dolphins and rays and hugging seals, is something you can't easily do in Japan, and my child says it was the most fun thing in Hawaii. You need to be in deep water, but you wear a life jacket. However, those who can't swim might feel a bit scared. By the way, both my child and I can swim all four strokes, so we might not have felt scared.
Since children need an adult to accompany them, I experienced it alongside my child, so I couldn't take photos and ended up purchasing some, but they turned out to be great close-up shots. I also bought a DVD. You can check the DVD before purchasing, so I recommend going to buy it with some extra time before the meeting time.
イルカと泳ぎたいという子供(8歳)とドルフィンロイヤルスイムパッケージに参加しました。
日本ではなかなか体験できないイルカやエイと泳いだりアシカをだっこしたりと楽しいプランが満載で子供はハワイで一番楽しかったことだといっています。
足のつかないところにいる必要がありますが、ライフジャケットを着用します。ただ、泳げない方はちょっと恐く思うかも。ちなみに子供も私も4泳法全て泳げるので怖く感じなかったのかもしれません。
子供には付き添いが必要なので、私も一緒に体験したため撮影できず写真を購入しましたが、アップでよい写真でした。DVDも買ってしまいました。
DVDは確認のため見せてもらえるので集合時間に余裕を持って買いに行かれるといいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: ハルママ
My husband and our son, who will soon be two years old, participated in the Dolphin Encounter. I joined as an observer to film the event. My son was a bit scared and couldn't kiss the dolphin, but he seemed really happy to touch it. It's not often that we can have such an experience in Japan, so it became a wonderful memory. We also got some beautiful photos with the dolphin, and I'm glad we purchased those. I definitely want to participate again when we go to Hawaii.
もうすぐ2歳になる息子と主人がドルフィンエンカウンターに参加しました。私はビデオ撮影の為見学者で参加しました。息子はイルカとのキスは少し怖がって出来ませんでしたがイルカにタッチはすごく喜んでいた様でした。日本ではなかなかこんな体験は出来ないのですごく良い記念になりました。イルカとの写真も綺麗に撮って頂いてこちらも買って良かったです。またハワイに行くときは是非参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/05 |
Reviewed by: あきべえ
I have visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time at Sea Life Park. The purpose of our visit this time was the "Dolphin Royal Swim"! Since my 8-year-old daughter met the age and height requirements, we decided to participate despite the somewhat high price, wanting her to have an experience interacting with dolphins that she can't have in Japan. Of course, since she couldn't participate alone, Dad joined her as a companion.
We also had our 5-year-old and 2-year-old with us, so we signed up for a tour without transportation and drove our family of five to Sea Life Park in a rental car. Since we were on the first session, it seemed fine for those driving, but it might be tough for those using the trolley for the first session.
In the session that the two of them participated in, there were no other children besides my daughter. The instructor who took care of them seemed to be Japanese, and there were explanations in Japanese, which my daughter seemed to understand. However, since the pool was deep and they only wore life jackets, I was worried about whether she would be okay. They swam in the pool holding onto the dorsal fins of two dolphins and pushed off the dolphins' noses to swim like "Superman." Water splashing in their faces was inevitable, so as long as they could handle that, I think children can enjoy it. However, since my daughter's feet are small, it seemed difficult for the dolphins to push her feet. They asked her if she wanted to try again after a failure, but she didn't want to retry. Dad, on the other hand, did great! There were also photos and DVDs available for purchase during the activity, which interested participants could check out and buy. It was over in a flash, but my daughter was very excited to have the experience of touching and seeing dolphins up close, something she can't usually do. I hope to let the younger two try it when they get bigger.
ハワイには数回訪れていますが、シーライフパークに行ったのは初めてでした。今回訪れた目的は『ドルフィンロイヤルスイム』!8歳の娘が年齢・身長制限をクリアしたこともあって、お値段は少々お高めですが、日本ではまずできないイルカとのふれあいをさせよう!と参加しました。もちろん娘一人ではまだ参加できないので、パパが同伴者として参加しました。
私たちは他に5歳と2歳の子も一緒だったので、送迎なしのツアーに申し込み、シーライフパークまでは家族5人でレンタカーで行きました。1番目の回だったので、レンタカーなどで行かれるかたは大丈夫のようですが、トロリーなどを使われる方は1番の回は厳しいかもしれません。
2人が参加した回は娘の他には子供はいませんでした。担当してくれたインストラクターの方は日本人のようで、日本語でも説明があり娘も理解できていたようですが、プールは当然足もつかず、ライフジャケットを着用するだけなので、大丈夫か心配でした。2頭のイルカの背びれにつかまってプールを泳いだり、足の裏をイルカの鼻でプッシュして”スーパーマン”のように泳いだり、顔に水がかかることは必至なので、そのあたりがクリアできていれば、お子様でも楽しめると思います。ただ、足の裏をプッシュしてもらうのは娘の足が小さいので、イルカ自身も難しいようです。失敗してもう一度やる?と聞かれていましたが、娘はリトライはしませんでした。パパの方は、バッチリ♪アクティビティ参加中の写真やDVDの販売もあり、希望者は確認して買うこともできます。あっというまでしたが、娘はイルカに触ったり間近で見たり、と普段できない経験ができてとても興奮していました。今度、下の二人が大きくなったらまたやらせてみたいなと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Ryo
It was a very precious experience to be able to touch dolphins. There were a total of 8 participants, including the two of us: 4 family members from America, 2 Japanese, and us.
The dolphin trainer was Japanese and provided explanations in both English and Japanese, which made it very enjoyable. However, the return time of 2:30 PM for the first bus from the narrow Sea Life Park might make it difficult to pass the time.
Since we had plans in Waikiki at 1:30 PM, we took The Bus back. The travel time was about 1 hour. If you take either the No. 22 (not in service on Tuesdays) or No. 23 bus, you will definitely arrive in Waikiki. The No. 22 bus is called the Seaside Line and runs along a very beautiful coastal route.
For those who want to make the most of their afternoon, I recommend participating in the first morning session and taking The Bus back.
イルカに触れることが出来て大変貴重な体験でした。参加者は、私ども2名を含め全員で8名。
アメリカから来られたファミリー4名と日本人2名と私ども。
イルカトレーナーは、日本人の方で英語と日本語と両方で説明してくれ、非常に楽しめました。
ただ、帰りの時間が14時30分が第1便と狭いシーライフパークでは時間を潰すのに苦労するかも。
私どもは、午後13時30分よりワイキキでの予定があったため、ザ・バスにて帰って来ました。所用時間は約1時間。
22番(火曜日運休)と23番のどちらかに乗車すれば、間違いなくワイキキに着きます。
22番はシーサイドラインと呼ばれ非常にきれいな海外線を走る模様。
午後の時間を有意義に使いたい方は、午前一番の回に参加し、ザ・バスで帰ってくることをオススメします。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/18 |
Reviewed by: みー
This is a repeat♪ Three years ago, there was a Japanese male staff member (he was very fun and nice, but I wonder where he went...?) who is no longer there (crying). This time, the person in charge did not speak Japanese, which was disappointing.
Also, three years ago, I was able to experience activities in a beautiful pool with an ocean view, but this time it was just a regular pool located inside the park (sad).
However, overall, I was able to interact with dolphins, and it was very enjoyable and satisfying, so if I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate.
リピートです♪3年前に参加した時にいた日本人の男性スタッフさん(とても楽しくていい人だったんですがどちらに行かれたのでしょうか・・・?)がいなくなっていました(泣)今回は日本語ができない方が担当でしたので残念でした。
また、3年前の時は、海の見える綺麗なプールでアクティビティーを体験できましたが、今回はパークの中の方にある普通のプールでした(悲)
でも、トータルすると、イルカともふれあえて、とても楽しく満足できましたので、またハワイに行く機会がありましたら参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/24 |
Reviewed by: 成田達哉
We participated in the Dolphin Encounter as a family of four. I was initially worried about whether it would be okay for my one-year-old and four-year-old, but once it started, they were thrilled to see the dolphins up close! The instructor spoke English, but it wasn't a problem. A staff member provided explanations in Japanese. While everyone was taking photos, they allowed us to touch the dolphins and kept us engaged with various activities. The water in the pool is a bit cold, so I recommend wearing a rash guard or similar. The area isn't very large, so I think you'll have plenty of time to explore during the tour. It's a unique experience that you can't have in Japan, so I highly recommend it.
家族4人でドルフィン・エンカウンターに参加しました。
1歳の子供と、4歳の子供ではじめは大丈夫かな?と
心配していましたが、始まると間近でみるイルカに大興奮!
インストラクターの方は英語でしたが問題はありません。
サブの方が日本語で説明してくれました。
皆さんが写真を撮る間も、イルカに触らせてくれたり、
あきさせない工夫をしてくれました。
プールの中は少し冷たいのでラッシュガードなど
着ていた方が良いと思います。
園内もさほど広くないのでツアー内で十分見学できると思います。
日本では体験できないのでお勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/16 |
Reviewed by: イルカ
I had the experience of touching a dolphin for the first time in my life, and I fell in love with them.
生まれて初めて触って、イルカに摑まり、乗れる経験が出来ました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my family. I was the only one participating while the rest of my family watched from the bench. It felt a bit lonely to participate alone, but I ended up in a group with other Japanese people, and the staff provided explanations in broken Japanese. There are also Japanese staff members in the park, so I felt reassured. The time spent interacting with the dolphins is about 30 minutes, but if you love dolphins, I think you'll be satisfied paying this price. Additionally, if you have companions, they can take photos nearby, which is helpful. While the paid photos are certainly well-taken up close, I was also quite satisfied with the regular snapshot photos.
家族で参加しました。私だけ参加して残りの家族はベンチから見学です。一人で参加するのは心細いですが日本人同士一緒のグループになりましたし、スタッフの方も片言の日本語で説明してくれます。園内には日本人スタッフもいるので安心です。イルカと触れ合える時間は正味30分程度ですが、イルカ好きならこの値段を払っても満足できると思います。なお同行者がいる場合は近くで写真を撮ってもらえるので助かります。有料の写真は間近で撮ってくれるので確かによい写りでしょうが、普通のスナップ写真でも十分満足できました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/28 |
Reviewed by: kyoko
On June 12, I participated in the Royal Swim with my boyfriend. I had always dreamed of touching dolphins after visiting aquariums in Japan and watching dolphin shows. Although it was a bit pricey at $215, I decided to join and made my reservation here. The confirmation email came quickly, which was reassuring.
On the day of the event, the pickup was right on time. There were many foreigners, and the driver spoke English. When we arrived at Sea Life Park, there was someone at the entrance who spoke Japanese and provided explanations. However, the dolphin trainers did not speak Japanese, which was a bit confusing, but as mentioned in other reviews, I managed to follow along by watching the other foreigners.
The activities included cheek rubs, kisses, holding onto the dorsal fin, and having the dolphins push my feet, all done randomly with 10 participants to keep the dolphins engaged. I was the first to go, and I made a little mistake. There were 10 of us in the Royal Swim, and apart from my boyfriend and me, everyone else was American. Since other programs were cheaper, there were about 20 to 30 participants in those sessions at the same time, which made me feel a bit superior.
After the program, some participants from the other programs mentioned, "I wish I had done the Royal Swim." The dolphins were quite large and chubby, which made my boyfriend a bit nervous (laughs). The dolphins were truly intelligent, clever, and obedient; I was so moved during the program that I cried. I highly recommend it. I purchased the DVD for $50, and he bought two photos.
After the program, while waiting to leave, there were shows that were quite different from those at Japanese aquariums. We were able to see them up close, and when I sat in the front row, a penguin came right up to my feet, which was also touching. It was very quiet, so moving seats was completely fine. Time flew by.
On the way back, the driver stopped briefly at a viewpoint of Hanauma Bay and gave us time to take photos. (This stop isn't specifically mentioned in the program, so it might not happen depending on the driver.) Thank you for such a precious experience. This was my fifth time in Hawaii, and one of my dreams has come true!
6/12にロイヤルスイムに彼氏と参加しました。
日本でも、水族館に行って、イルカのショウなどを見て、いつかイルカに触れてみたいという夢を持っていた私・・・。
$215と高めだったけど、今回参加を決意して、こちらで申込をしました。メールで予約確定と返事がくるのも早く、安心できました。
当日は時間きっちりにお迎えが来てくれました。外国人の方も多くドライバーは英語でした。シーライフパークに着くと、入口では、日本語対応の方が居て、説明をしてくれました。
ただし、イルカのトレーナーの方は日本語が話せないので、ちょっと戸惑いましたが、こちらの口コミであるように、他の外国人の方がやるのを、見様見真似でなんとかなりました。?頬づり&キス、?背びれつかまり、?足をイルカに押してもらう はイルカが飽きないように、10人ランダムに順不同で行います。?は1番先に私がやったので、ちょっと失敗してしまいました。。
私の時にはロイヤルスイムは10人での参加で、私と彼氏以外は全員アメリカ人。
やはり他のプログラムは値段が安めなので同時刻の参加者は20~30人ほどだったので、私的には優越感も感じました。
プログラム終了後、他のプログラム参加者は、『ロイヤルにすれば良かったな』と言ってきた人も居ましたよ。
かなり大きな丸々太ったイルカ達だったので、彼氏はちょっとビビッていました(笑)
本当にイルカちゃんは賢くて利口で従順でプログラムの最中感動で泣いちゃいました。本当おすすめです。
私はDVD$50で購入。彼は写真を2枚購入しちゃいました。
プログラムが終わって帰りの時間までの間も、日本の水族館とはまた一味違って、ショウなどをやっていたのですが、とても近くで見れて、1番前に座って見ていたらペンギンが足元まで来てくれて、これもまた感動しちゃいました。とても空いているので、席の移動も全然OK。時間があっという間に過ぎました。
帰りにはドライバーさんが、ハナウマ湾のビューポイントで少し停車してくれて、写真を撮る時間をくれました。(こちらは特にプログラムには書いてないので、ドライバーさんによっては寄らない場合もあるかもしれませんが・・・。
本当に貴重な体験をありがとうございました。
私はハワイ5回目ですが、夢がひとつ叶いました♪
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/16 |
Reviewed by: みぃ~☆
I participated in Dolphin Adventure. It was a great experience as I swam with dolphins for the first time! Since it was a weekday, the park was very quiet, and I was able to enjoy a relaxing day. The dolphin and seal shows were also a lot of fun. The scenery from the park, surrounded by mountains and the sea, was soothing.
ドルフィンアドベンチャーに参加しました。
初めてイルカにつかまって泳いだのでとても良い体験ができました!平日だったので、園内はとても空いてて、のんびりした一日を過ごすことができました。イルカやアザラシのショーもとても楽しかったです。
園内からみる風景も(山と海)自然に囲まれてて癒されました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Suddenly, rain in the early afternoon on the day of the cruise...
There were plenty of clouds in the sky until we boarded the cruise...
I was starting to give up on seeing the sunset.
However,
Looking towards where the sun sets, the clouds were just barely clearing. With a glimmer of hope, I went up to the top deck of the boat, and there it was—the sunset!!
It was a fitting event to cap off our honeymoon.
当日のお昼過ぎに突然の雨・・・
クルーズに乗るまで上空は雲がたっぷり・・・
サンセットはダメかなと諦めていました。
が、
日が落ちる先を見ると、ギリギリ雲が消えている。もしやと期待をして船の屋上に上ると、まさにサンセット!!
ハネムーンでの締めにふさわしいイベントでした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in this activity with the desire to "swim with dolphins." In reality, it's more accurate to say that it's about interacting with them rather than swimming together. However, I had never seen dolphins up close like this before, so it was a lot of fun. I am very satisfied. On hot days, a sun hat and sunscreen are essential.
「イルカと泳ぎたい」という要望の元、このアクティビティに参加しました。内容の実際は、一緒に泳ぐというよりもふれあうという言い方のほうがいいですね。でも、こんなに近くでイルカを見たことがなかったので、とても楽しかったです。大満足です。
暑い日は日よけの帽子や日焼け止めは必須です。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/29 |
Reviewed by: ぱぱ
We participated in the dolphin encounter as a family!
It was really great!
The bilingual female instructor was very helpful, and there were no inconveniences at all (o^∇^o).
We drove to Sea Life Park with our rental car, and it was a relaxing trip with no traffic, so we enjoyed the drive!
Since we participated with our one-year-old child, I was initially wondering, "Will this be okay?"
But our child seemed to have a lot of fun touching and kissing the dolphinsヾ(*´∀`*)ノ.
I highly recommend it for families too (´∀`).
ファミリーでドルフィンエンカウンターに参加しました!
とっても良かったです!
バイリンガルな女性インストラクターで、
全く不便も無かったです(o^∇^o)
送迎なしで、レンタカーでのんびり家族で
シーライフパークまで行きましたが、渋滞もなく、
ドライブも楽しめましたよ!
1歳の子供と参加したので、初めは「大丈夫かな?」と、
思っていましたが、
楽しそうにイルカにタッチ&キスしてましたヾ(*´∀`*)ノ
ファミリーにも、オススメです(´∀`)
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated because I wanted to visit Sea Life Park, which was used for filming many scenes in "50 First Dates," starring Drew Barrymore from Charlie's Angels. I'm glad I attended as it brought back memories of the movie scenes.
チャーリーズエンジェルのドリュー・バリモアが主演した「50回目のファーストキッス」で多くここシーライフパークが撮影に使われおり、1度は行きたいと思い参加しました。映画のシーンが思い出され参加して良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/02/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had so much fun touching a dolphin for the first time in my life, and even swimming with one! I also enjoyed the American-style dolphin show, as well as the penguin and sea lion shows, which I could watch freely. It was a day full of enjoyment!
生まれて初めてイルカをさわって、その上、イルカと一緒に泳げるなんて、とても楽しかったです!!!
アメリカっぽいイルカショーやペンギン、アシカのショーも
自由に見れたのでとっても満喫した1日を過ごせました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/01/17 |
Reviewed by: たかさん
I had a great time. I definitely recommend participating. Especially for those who love dolphins, try spending a wonderful time with the Royal Swim.
すごく楽しかったです。是非参加されることをおすすめします。
特にイルカが大好きな人はロイヤルスイムで素晴らしいひとときを過ごしてみて下さい。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The last time I went to Hawaii, I couldn't participate in this tour, so I was really looking forward to joining this time. After receiving various explanations, we entered the pool, and when the instructor called, two dolphins swam close to us. The dolphins were well-trained and performed tricks right in front of us, spinning around and jumping as instructed. I was also able to touch the dolphins' skin directly. The texture of their skin felt rubbery and smooth. After that, we took turns holding onto the dolphins' fins to swim together and experienced various activities, including getting a push from them. I had a very enjoyable time. If I have the opportunity again, I would love to participate.
前回ハワイに行った時にこのツアーに参加出来なかったので今回はぜひ参加したいと思っていました。
いろいろ説明を受けた後プールに入り、インストラクターが呼ぶと2頭のイルカが近くまで泳いできました。イルカ達はよく調教されており、インストラクターの言うとおりに目の前でクルクル回ったり、ジャンプしたり芸を披露しました。 また直接イルカの肌を触ることが出来ました。イルカの肌を触った感触はゴムみたいで、スベスベしていました。その後順番でイルカ達のヒレにつかり一緒に泳いだり、足を押してもらったりといろいろ体験が出来ました。とても楽しい時間が持てました。また機会がありましたら参加したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my 7-year-old daughter Ponyo and my dolphin mom. It was really fun. It's not every day that you get to touch dolphins, right? Anyway, this tour is a must for dolphin lovers. It's totally fine even if you have small children!
I also joined a tour to swim with wild dolphins, and both experiences were great. Of course, you can't touch the wild dolphins...
I chose a tour without pick-up service, but you can get here by bus or trolley. It was nice because we could stop by along the way without any worries.
During this tour, the dolphin family also hiked to Makapu'u Point as a bonus.
7歳のポニョちゃんとイルカママと3人で参加しました。
本当に、楽しかったです。普段イルカに触れる事など無いですからネー。とにかく、イルカ好きにはたまらないツアーです。小さい子供がいても全然問題なし!
野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーにも参加しましたが、両方よかったです。野生のイルカはさすがに触れませんからね・・・
ツアーは送迎なしのもの選びましたが、ザバスやトロリーでここまでは来ることができます。途中気兼ねなく寄り道などできるので、それはそれでまた良かったです。
イルカファミリーは、このツアーの途中でついでにマカプウ岬もハイキングしてきました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/15 |
Reviewed by: うーぽ
I never thought I would get to touch dolphins like this. The staff took beautiful photos, and I was very satisfied. Although I can't swim, I managed to be okay. Holding onto the dolphins and swimming was an amazing experience! You absolutely should participate. I will join again!
こんなにイルカに触れるなんて思ってもなかったです。社員もきれいに撮ってくれるし、かなり満足。
泳げない私ですが、なんとか大丈夫でした。
イルカさんにつかまって泳ぐのは感動です!
絶対参加すべきです。また参加します!
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| Posted on: | 2008/11/14 |
Reviewed by: とくとく
We participated as a family of four with our one-and-a-half-year-old twins. There are not many activities available for one-year-olds, so we created wonderful family memories. The kids were also happy to touch the dolphins, which was great. We had a lot of fun!
1歳半の双子と一緒に家族4人で参加しました。
1歳児から参加できるアクティビティは少ないので、とても良い家族の思い出ができました。
子供達もイルカに触って喜んでいたので良かったです。
楽しかったです♪
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| Posted on: | 2008/10/17 |
Reviewed by: あっぷる
Since I was scheduled to arrive in Hawaii around 10 AM, I looked for tours available in the afternoon and decided to go to Sea Life Park. Unfortunately, I wasn't sure if I could make it in time for the shuttle bus, so I went there on my own. I checked the schedule for THE BUS routes 22 and 23 (some of which do not go to Sea Life Park) and the trolley's Blue Line online. It's best to allow about an hour for travel.
We took the 22 bus from the bus stop in front of the Waikiki Trade Center. You pay $2 (no change given) when you get on. Then, we headed to the park while enjoying views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.
It felt like a relatively small and old-style marine park. After checking in at the entrance, we went inside and checked in again for the dolphin experience tour at the merchandise area deep in the aquarium. Japanese is not widely understood, and the English spoken has a strong accent that makes it hard to catch everything. After the explanation, we moved with our belongings to the dolphin pool. It was fine not to rent a locker.
Once we reached the dolphin pool, there was about 5-6 minutes of explanation in English, alongside a few broken explanations for Japanese visitors. Then, we put on life jackets and placed our belongings and towels at the poolside before entering the dolphin pool. The dolphin trainers spoke relatively good Japanese, so it was manageable. After that, we just enjoyed ourselves. Since we chose the adventure option, we swam while holding onto the dolphins' fins. They touched us and jumped in response to our signals...
Afterward, we took our belongings to the outdoor shower and changing room. We waited for about 40 minutes for the photos of us kissing the dolphins to be ready for purchase. They were about $13 each. It was expensive, but we ended up buying them anyway! The return buses in the evening came every 20-30 minutes.
ハワイに午前10時すぎにつく予定だったので、午後からいけるツアーを探した結果、シーライフパークにいくことにしました。残念ながら送迎バスの時間に間に合うかどうかわからなかったので、自力で現地へ。行きは1時間に1~2本しかないTHE BUSの22番と23番(シーライフパークまでいかないものもあり)の時刻とトロリーのブルーラインをネットで調べました。所要時間は1時間くらいみたほうがいいです。
私たちはワイキキトレードセンター前のバス停から22番のバスにのりました。前からのってはじめに2ドル(おつりなし)はらいます。それからワイキキビーチやダイアモンドヘッドをみながら現地へ。
わりと小さくて古いカンジの水旅園ってカンジです。入り口でチェックインしてから中にはいり、水族園奥のグッズ売り場の中でもう一度イルカの体験ツアーのチェックイン。日本語はあまり通じません。英語もクセがあって聞き取りにくいです。説明のあと、イルカのプールまで荷物をもって移動。ロッカー借りなくても大丈夫でした。
イルカプールについてから、英語の説明5~6分している横で日本人むけにカタコトの説明が5つほど。それからライフジャケットをつけて荷物やタオルをプールサイドにおいてイルカプールへ。イルカの調教師の人たちは比較的日本語使ってくれるので平気です。あとは楽しむだけ。私たちはアドベンチャーだったので仰向けのイルカの手につかまって泳ぎました。タッチしたり私たちの合図にあわせてジャンプしてくれたり・・・。
終わったあとは荷物もって屋外にあるシャワーと更衣室へ。40分まってイルカとキスしている写真ができあがり購入。一枚13ドルくらいです。高いけどやっぱり買っちゃいました!!帰りの夕方のバスは2~30分ごとでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
You can enter the pool with dolphins, touch them, and even kiss them. Interacting with dolphins under the blue sky is very healing. My younger child was three years old, but since everyone wears life jackets, there were no problems at all.
いるかと一緒のプールに入り、いるかに触ったり、キスしたりできます。青空の下でのいるかとのふれあいは、とても癒されます。下の子どもが3歳でしたが、ライフジャケットを全員着用するので、全く問題ありませんでした。
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| Posted on: | 2008/09/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first experience, and I participated with some anxiety, but it was a very satisfying tour. I definitely want to join again. However, there were no explanations in Japanese, and everything was in English, so those who don't understand English might feel anxious. You can manage by mimicking what others do, but... The bus driver on the way there was driving too fast. I was surprised that the bus was different on the way back.
初めての体験で不安ありながらの参加でしたが、大満足のツアーでした。是非また参加したいと思います。
ただ、日本語での説明がなく全て英語だったので英語が分からない方は不安になるかもしれないです。
見よう見真似でもなんとかなりますが・・・
行きのバスの運転手は飛ばしすぎです。帰りは、バスが違っててびっくりしました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/08/26 |
Reviewed by: JOE
I participated with my 1 year and 6 month old child this time. I made a reservation online and brought a printed copy, which made me a bit anxious thinking, "Is that all?" but there were no problems, and we were able to enter right away.
We rented a car from the hotel and arrived in just under an hour. It was nice that we could stop by nearby shopping centers and places like Costco. However, please note that parking fees are separate at the park.
The staff can speak a little Japanese, and each person had a fresh experience touching the dolphins up close and taking commemorative photos.
The session lasted 45 minutes, and we had a lot of fun. The experience involved touching the dolphins, giving commands like "GO" or "spin" (though it was actually under the instructor's guidance), and watching them jump right in front of us.
A few photos cost around $30, and the DVD was about $39. Since the photos were taken up close, almost everyone purchased them. I think it's a good idea to include this cost in your budget.
今回1歳6ヶ月の子供と参加しました。
ネットで予約して、プリントアウトを持って行ったのですが、若干「それだけ?」と不安にはなったのですが、何の問題もなく、すぐに入場できました。
ホテルからレンタカーを借りていったのですが、1時間弱で到着。
周辺のショッピングセンターや、「コストコ」など好きな場所によれるのでよかったです。
ただ、パークでは、駐車場代が別途必要です。
スタッフは若干ですが日本語も話せますし、一人一人がイルカと間近で触ったり、記念撮影をしたりと新鮮な体験をしました。
時間も45分と長く、かなり楽しめました。
体験は、イルカを触る。
みんなでイルカにGOや回転などの指示を与える(ようにしているだけで、実際はインストラクター指示)
目の前でジャンプを見るなどです。
写真数枚で$30程度
DVD$39程度だったと思います。
でも間近でとられたものなので、ほぼ全員購入していました。
この費用も予算に入れておいた方がよいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2008/07/14 |
Reviewed by: ヨッシー
Departing directly by bus from the meeting point near the Waikiki accommodation, we enjoyed views of Diamond Head, the Kahala area, Hanauma Bay, and Sandy Beach along the way, arriving in about 30 minutes. There were Japanese staff members near the reception and at various points, which was reassuring.
This time, I participated in the Royal Swim. The program involved being pulled by the dorsal fins of two dolphins and a foot push program, which both seemed challenging and made me anxious about whether I could do it. However, when I waited in the posture that was explained to me beforehand, the dolphins smartly and perfectly coordinated their movements to pull and push me with great balance. It felt like the dolphins were playing with me, and I was once again impressed by their intelligence.
On the way back, the photos and DVD from today's interaction were a bit pricey, but they turned out great and serve as a wonderful keepsake. I think opportunities to interact with dolphins like this are rare in Japan, so I absolutely recommend experiencing it.
ワイキキ宿泊ホテル付近の集合場所から直行バスで出発。
途中、ダイヤモンドヘッド、カハラ地区、ハナウマ湾、
サンディビーチなど車窓から眺めながら、約30分で
到着。受付付近や所々に日本人のスタッフがいたので、
安心でした。
今回は、ロイヤル・スイムに参加しました。2頭のイルカ
ちゃんの背びれに摑まり引っ張ってもらうプログラムと
足の裏を押してもらうプログラム(フットプッシュ)は、
どちらとも難しそうで、自分にはできるか不安でしたが、
予め教えていただいた姿勢で待っているとイルカちゃんは、
賢く、しっかりとバランス良く2頭の息もぴったりと
ひっぱり、押してくれました。 イルカちゃんに
逆に遊んでもらっているようで、改めて賢さに脱帽でした。
帰りに今日のふれあいの写真とDVDはちょっと高めですが、写りはバッチリで記念になります。
これだけイルカちゃんとふれあう機会は日本では
なかなかないと思うので、絶対体験することを
お勧めします。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Nori
I went to the Royal Swim without transportation provided. There was no problem just handing over the voucher. Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but it seemed the sun was strong. The dolphin-related facility requires a separate check-in, and while the counter and the explanatory video are available in Japanese, the instructions from the instructor in the pool are only in English.
I brought a waterproof camera, but it was not allowed in the pool. However, there was hardly any time to take photos as we were continuously engaged in activities. You can enjoy being pushed by the dolphins and holding onto their dorsal fins. The park staff takes photos of four different poses and also records videos at the same time. You can purchase the photos and DVD about an hour after the attraction ends at the souvenir shop. The DVD costs $49 and includes all participants. (If there are many people, it seems they divide into teams, so this means for that team.) The photos were similarly priced for four images. Overall, it feels more like enjoying the attraction rather than being healed by the dolphins.
送迎なしのロイヤルスイムに行ってきました。
バウチャーを渡すだけで問題はありません。
あいにく曇り空でしたが日差しは強かったようです。
イルカ関連施設は別途チェックインが必要で、こちらのカウンターと
事前に説明のビデオは日本語で対応してもらえますが、プールの中で
インストラクターからの指示は英語のみとなります。
防水プロテクター付きカメラを持って行きましたが、プールには持ち込み
不可でした。しかし写真を撮っている暇はないくらい次々とアクションを
こなしていきます。
イルカに押してもらったり、背ビレにつかまったりと楽しめます。
全部で4つのポーズをパークのスタッフが写真撮影し、同時に動画撮影も
しています。お土産屋さんでアトラクション終了1時間後くらいに
写真とDVDが購入できます。DVDは49$で参加者全員が映っています。
(人数が多い場合にはチーム分けするようで、そのチーム分という意味)
写真も4枚で同じくらいの値段でした。
全体的にはイルカに癒されるというより、アトラクションを楽しむという
感覚に近いです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/05/01 |
Reviewed by: てらしん
This was my fifth time in Hawaii, but it was my first visit to Sea Life Park. I had participated in dolphin watching tours before, but this tour was incredibly satisfying. I was able to see, touch, and even kiss the dolphins up close. At first, I thought, "This is a bit expensive," but considering the experience I had, I felt it was worth it. The staff hardly spoke any Japanese at all. They talked about the precautions when interacting with the dolphins, but I understood very little. Most of the participants were American, and I managed to follow along by mimicking them. One thing I learned was that you should not touch the dolphins' eyes. I was a bit confused at times, but the dolphins were so adorable. It made me feel very happy. Next time I go to Hawaii, I want to have even more experiences at Sea Life Park.
5回目のハワイでしたが初めてシーライフパークに行きました。以前にもイルカを見るツアーなどに参加した事がありましたがこのツアーは大満足でした。まじかにイルカを見れ、触れ、キスまで・・・。最初は”少し高いなー”と思っていましたがこれだけの体験をできるなら安いと思いました。飼育係りの方は全くと言うくらい日本語はできません。イルカと接する注意点などを話していましたがほとんど解りませんでした。参加者もほとんどアメリカ系の人でその人達の見よう見真似で何とかなりました。一つ解った事はイルカの目に触れてはいけないという事くらいでした。色々戸惑いましたがやはりイルカはとっても可愛かったです。とても幸せな気分になりました。今度ハワイに行ったらシーライフパークでもっと色々な体験をしてみたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2008/04/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a course without transportation, but it was no problem since I just had to show my voucher. I joined the Royal Swim, and perhaps due to the off-peak season, there were only five participants, including myself. Most of the others were from foreign countries like Australia and Canada, and since I was the only Japanese person, I felt a bit lonely. The female instructor initially said, "I can speak a little Japanese, so it's okay," but the only things she actually said in Japanese were "My name is ~" and "Are you okay?" along with "Belly button," while the rest of the explanations were all in English. With my English skills, I could only understand about 30%, but since I watched a Japanese video beforehand, I had no particular issues swimming along.
The water temperature was indeed cold, but I got used to it after a while. However, when I got out of the water, I was cold and shivering. In a previous review, it was mentioned that there were only two changing rooms, but in reality, there were plenty, so I was able to change without waiting.
The price is high, but it's a valuable experience, so I recommend it.
送迎なしのコースに参加しましたが、バウチャーを見せるだけなので問題なしでした。ロイヤルスイムに参加しましたが閑散期のせいか、私を含め5人しか参加者がいませんでした。オーストラリアやカナダなど外国から来た方ばっかりでしたがみなさん英語圏の人ばかりで、私だけ日本人だったのでちょっとさみしかったです。インストラクターの女性は「少し日本語が話せるから大丈夫よ」と初めに言っていましたが、実際喋ったのは「私の名前は~です」「大丈夫?」「おへそ」くらいであとは全部英語による説明でした。私の英語力では3割くらいしか聞き取れませんでしたが、事前に日本語のビデオを見るので一緒に泳いだりする分には特に問題はありませんでした。
水温は確かに冷たいですがしばらくすると慣れて来ます。でも水からあがると寒くて震えてしまいました。以前の書き込みで更衣室が二つしかないと書かれていましたが、実際は沢山あったので、待つことなくすぐに着替えられました。
お値段は高いですが貴重な体験ができるのでおすすめです
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/02/11 |
Reviewed by: ritz
I participated in the Royal Swim with seven friends. It seems that groups are divided based on the type of activity, even if it's the same time, and we were in a group with one girl. When they first asked if we were Japanese and I answered yes, the explanation video was in Japanese, and we also had a translator with us. We stored our belongings in lockers without locks, but if you're worried about valuables, they sell padlocks, so it might be a good idea to buy one if you're in a group.
Before the activity started, I had never been close to a dolphin, so I thought, "They're big! Scary!!" at first, but once I touched them, they were gentle, and as we went along, I couldn't help but find them adorable. There were even many opinions about wanting to buy a dolphin! (laughs) I ended up purchasing some photos as well. I felt that the foot push was the main focus, so it was a bit disappointing that I didn't have photos of that... At first, I thought it was a bit expensive, but I enjoyed it without any regrets.
友人たちと7人でロイヤルスイムに参加しました。同じ時間でもアクティビティーの種類によってグループが分けられるみたいで、
私たちと1人の女の子のグループでした。
最初にJapaneseかと聞かれてYesと答えると、
説明ビデオも日本語、通訳のお姉さんもつけてもらえました。荷物は鍵無しのロッカーに預けますが、貴重品が気になる場合は南京錠が売ってるので、グループなら1つ購入したら良いかもしれないですね。
アクティビティーが始まる前、
イルカに近づいたことなんか無かったので、
大きい!怖い!!と少し思いましたが、
触ってみるとおとなしいし、
進むに連れて可愛くて仕方なくなりました。
イルカ買いたい!欲しい!っていう意見が多いくらい(笑)
写真もつい購入してしましました。
ただフットプッシュがメインな気がしたので、その写真が無かったのは残念でしたが・・・。最初は少し高いかなと思いましたが、
後悔なく楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2008/02/11 |
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