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We participated in this activity because we wanted to see dolphins as a couple in our 50s. We were anxious about whether we would be able to see them, but we were moved to see dolphins swimming multiple times. Thanks to the staff who supported us.
Seeing sea turtles and enjoying delicious hamburgers along with the hula dance was also fantastic. It was a bit cold since it was early in the morning, so I was glad to borrow a wetsuit. There was a little time between getting off the boat and boarding the bus, so it might have been better to change into dry clothes.
We really enjoyed our time in Hawaii.
50代の夫婦でイルカが見たく参加しました。見る事が出来るか不安でしたが、何回もイルカの泳ぐ姿を見れ感動。スタッフさんがフォローして下さったお陰です。
ウミガメを見たり美味しいハンバーガーにフラダンスも最高でした。朝一だったためか寒く、ウェットスーツを借りてよかったです。船を降りてからバスに乗るまで少し時間があるので乾いた服に着替えたらよかったかなもです。
ハワイを満喫できました。
Thank you for participating in Dolphin & You. We are also delighted that you were moved by the dolphins. Please come visit us again!
ドルフィン&ユーへのご参加ありがとうございます。イルカに感動していただき、私たちスタッフも嬉しいです。是非また遊びに来てください。
On this day, the visibility underwater was poor, and the dolphins didn't come close at all.
I could only see them from a distance, and no matter how much I swam, they just kept swimming away.
In the end, the guide made some excuses...
I understand it's nature and animals we're dealing with, but I felt a bit disappointed.
At least we got to ride the slide and kayak at the end, so my son's mood improved a little.
この日は水中の透明度も悪く、イルカも全然近くに寄ってきませんでした。
別のツアーの方や遠くに見えた程度で、
泳いでも、泳いでも逃げていくばかり、
最後にはガイドさんの言い訳が・・・
自然・動物相手なので仕方がないと思いますが少しがっかりな感じでした。
最後に滑り台とカヤックに乗せて頂いたので、息子の機嫌もすこしましになったかな。
I had a lot of fun compared to Japan! There were no lines, and I was able to ride multiple times!
There was an accident on the bus on the way, but the response was quick, so that was great!
I'm glad the kids enjoyed it too!
日本より、沢山遊べました!
順番待ちも無くて、何回も乗れました!
行きのバスでは、アクシデントがありましたが、対応が早くて、〇ですね!
子供達も喜んでくれて良かったです!
The crew was low key and so very friendly. This was one of the highlights of our trip. My 8 year old surprisingly did great snorkeling and we al had a super time! Thank you so much!
Thanks to the energetic guide and photographer, I had a great time. I was really glad to see dolphins and sea turtles up close. The sea is really cold at this time of year, so the wetsuit rental costs $10 per person, but it's definitely worth it. In fact, almost everyone rented one. Even with the wetsuit on, I felt cold when I got out of the water.
I gave up on marine sports because it was too cold to feel like going into the water.
It seems the grill for cooking the hamburger patties was broken, so I couldn't eat the hamburgers cooked by the captain, but I was able to enjoy delicious hamburgers from a hamburger shop on the bus ride back.
Honestly, I felt that the final hula dance was unnecessary.
元気なガイドさんとカメラマンさんのおかげで楽しめました。
イルカとウミガメを目の前で見ることができてよかったと思います。
この時期の海は本当に寒いのでウェットスーツは1人10ドルかかりますが、絶対借りた方が良いです。
実際にほぼ全員がレンタルしていました。
ウェットスーツを着ていても海から上がると寒かったくらいです。
マリンスポーツは、寒くて海に入る気がおきず、諦めました。
ハンバーガーの肉を焼くグリルが故障してしまったらしく、船長が焼くハンバーガーを食べることはできませんでしたが、帰りのバスでハンバーガーショップの美味しいハンバーガーをいただくことができました。
ただ正直最期のフラダンスはいらなかったかなぁという感じです。
A great experience. The traditional music, food, atmosphere were all fantastic. Our guide Pua was exceptional. Filled us full of knowledge, most of all she was polite, courteous, personable, and very interactive.
The weather was nice and the waves were calm, so I attempted three dives and was able to see dolphins twice! The crew's desire for all participants to see the dolphins was wonderful! I want to go again!
お天気も良く波も穏やかで、ダイブ3回挑戦して2回イルカを観ることができました!
クルー全員が参加者全員にイルカを観てもらいたい気持ちが素敵でした!また行きたいです!
It was very convenient to be able to make a reservation in Japanese! The shuttle came close to the hotel, and I felt reassured because they provided support in Japanese. I would definitely like to use this service again when I go to Hawaii.
日本語で予約できたのでとっても便利でした!
送迎もホテルの近くまできてくださり、日本語で対応していただけたので安心感がありました。ハワイに行く際はまたぜひ利用したいです。
We had an amazing time on our sunset cruise!! The crew was very accommodating and we appreciated the thoughtfulness to take care of our family as we are traveling with our 91 year old father. He had a wonderful time as well!!! Definitely will do it again! Loved the sunset!!
I participated with half expectations, thinking that I might not definitely see dolphins, but I was moved to encounter so many dolphins. I was able to see both dolphins and turtles, and I thoroughly enjoyed the clear sea. I highly recommend this tour.
必ずイルカに会えるというものではないと期待半分で参加しましたが、たくさんのイルカたちに出会えて感動しました。イルカもカメも見られ、透明な海を満喫できました。このツアーはおすすめです。
Aloha, Saki,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something unique to Hawaii. We look forward to the day we can meet again.
Dolphin Office
Aloha, Saki様
この度はイルカ大学にご参加くださり有り難うございました。
ハワイならではの経験をしていただけてスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております。
イルカオフィス
I had heard from the guide that it might take some time to see wildlife, but we spotted dolphins right after departing from the port. We got ready for snorkeling and entered the water, where we were able to see dolphins swimming quite close to us. Additionally, at the snorkeling point, we also saw sea turtles swimming relatively nearby. It was a lucky tour, and I was very satisfied.
野生のものを見に行くので、すぐに見れるか分からないをガイドさんから聞いていたが、港から出港してすぐイルカを発見。シュノーケルの準備して海へ入って、結構近くをイルカが泳ぐのを見ることが出来た。
また、シュノーケリングポイントでは、ウミガメが割と近くで泳いでる姿も見れた。
ラッキーなツアーで満足。
❤️たくさんのイルカがみれました!一緒に行った子供達も大興奮です
ガイドさん達もとても優しく、楽しい方達でした!╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
船の上でのフラダンスショーもあり、ステキな旅の1ページになりました
嬉しいご感想ありがとうございます。
We participated as a couple.
While I thought we would see wild dolphins right away, they are wild dolphins after all!
It wasn't that easy (laughs).
We didn't see any on the first or second attempts, but on the third try, we finally saw them!
By the third time, I was able to put on my mask and fins quickly, and I jumped in without hesitation, thanks to the perfect training from the sports club☆
We also got really close to a sea turtle, and time flew by as we challenged ourselves with SPU.
The photographer was quite lively from early in the morning, but he took a lot of great photos!
I would like to participate again. Thank you!
夫婦で参加しました。
野生のイルカとは思いながらも、すぐに会えると思っていました。
ですが、相手は野生のイルカ先生!
そう簡単ではありませんでした(笑)
1回目、2回目は会えず、3度目の正直で会えました!
3度目は、マスクもフィンもすぐに付けれて、飛込みも躊躇なくでき、体育会系の教えで完璧でした☆
ウミガメにもとっても近くで会えて、SPUにも挑戦できあっという間に時間が過ぎました。
カメラマンの方は、朝早くからかなり賑やかでしたが、たくさん良い写真を撮ってくれました!
また参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました!
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your participation next time!
Iruka Office
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
楽しんでいただけたとのこと大変嬉しく思います。
是非次回もご参加お待ちしております!
Iruka Office
FUN-TASTIC DAY! We would do it again. My grandson wanted to stay longer. He also wanted to go again the next day.
The shuttle service was convenient.
There are paid options, so it might be necessary to check in advance.
It was not crowded.
It can get chilly when the sun goes down, so you might need something to wear over.
送迎つきだったので、便利でした。
有料のものもあるので、事前のチェックが必要かも。
空いてました。
日が陰ると肌寒いので、羽織るものが 必要かも。
There is no better way to experience Hawaii, than out on its beautiful, indescribable blue waters. After doing a bit of research, I knew I wanted to go snorkeling on the west side of the island. I also snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, but there is zero comparison. Two completely different experiences. Sailing out of the harbor, on the beautiful catamaran, with the wind in your hair, onto the sparkling water, a stunning, panoramic view of the majestic mountains behind you, with three fabulous hours of yet unknown adventures ahead of you---well, what more can you ask for? Our time on this tour was great. It went by entirely too fast. But every minute was wonderful. We saw more dolphins than we could count. Had great visibility while snorkeling. Saw many different types of fish and marine life. All under the skillful supervision of the awesome crew. Also, the boat was not overly crowded, which was terrific. Plenty of room to move about and to have a good seat. The food and drinks were perfect. I just wish it was twice as long. And honestly, next time we go back, I will probably go more than once. It's simply the best way to experience the magic of Hawaii. PS. I booked through Hawaii Activities.com and I believe the company name is also Hawaii Nautical. No matter which you book it, it's completely worth it!
First encounter with wild dolphins with my 5-year-old son.
I was worried since it was also his first experience with snorkeling, but he quickly got used to it and had a lot of fun.
The staff were very friendly and enjoyable, and by the end, he was completely a fan of the staff member (laughs).
Even after returning to Japan, he was super excited while sharing his impressions with his grandmother.
5歳の息子と野生のイルカとの初対面
シュノーケルも初体験だったので心配しましたが、すぐに慣れてとても楽しめました。
スタッフの方もとても気さくで楽しい方達で、終盤にはすっかりスタッフのお姉さんのファンに(笑)
日本に帰ってからも祖母へ感想を話しながら大興奮でした。
Thank you for participating in the tour. I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Please come back and visit us again!
ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。とても楽しんでいただけたようでとても嬉しいです。是非また皆様で遊びに来てください。
Shortly after departure, while everyone was offering prayers to the blue sea, dolphins began to swim nearby. When we hurriedly entered the water together, we could see the dolphins swimming!
During snorkeling, we were also able to see sea turtles and many fish.
Communication was perfectly fine in Japanese. There was even a morning call on the day, which was really kind. Above all, the crew members were truly friendly and cheerful. They ensured safety while we were in the water.
I'm in my mid-50s, but I can't swim, I'm scared of the ocean, and I was worried about seasickness. However, with the wetsuit rental and life jacket, I wasn't cold and didn't sink! I took motion sickness medication in advance, so I was fine on both the bus and the boat.
The sparkling blue sea, hula dancing, ukulele performances, and the burgers we ate on the boat were all delicious, packed with fun.
I no longer fear the sea or the boat! Thank you so much to all the staff. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii. This is a tour I want many people to join! Dolphin & You, which is gentle to the sea, marine life, and people, is the best!
出航間もなく、青い海にみんなでお祈りを捧げているうちに、イルカたちが近くを泳ぎはじめました。
みんなでちょっと急いで海に入ると、イルカたちが泳いでいるのが見えましたー(^^)
シュノーケリングではウミガメやたくさんの魚たちも見ることができました。
連絡はすべて日本語で大丈夫。
当日はモーニングコールもあり、本当に親切です。
なんといってもクルーの皆さんが本当にフレンドリーで、ニコニコ。そして海ではしっかり安全を確認してくれています。
私は50代半ばですが、泳げないし、海はこわいし、船酔いも心配でしたが、ウェットスーツレンタルにライフジャケットなので、寒くないし沈みません! 酔い止めをあらかじめ飲んでおいたらバスも船も大丈夫でした。
キラキラの青い海、フラダンス、ウクレレ演奏、船の上で食べるバーガーも美味しくて、ぎゅぎゅっと楽しさが詰まっていました。
海も船もこわくなくなりました!
スタッフの皆様本当にありがとうございました。
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです。
たくさんのみなさんに参加していただきたいツアーです!
海にも海の生き物にも人にも優しいドルフィン&ユー最高です(^^)
Thank you for your happy message. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I hope to see you again in Hawaii. We're looking forward to it.
嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。とても楽しんでいただけたようで、本当によかったです。またハワイでお会いできますように。お待ちしています。
I had a great time last time, so I made a reservation again this time. Last time it was just my husband and me, but this time I participated with my mother and a friend, making it four of us.
My mother, who is in her 50s, also challenged herself on the slides! There are many slides that adults can enjoy as well. It might be better to wear a type of flip-flop that doesn't come off easily (the kind that holds your foot) so you don't have to keep taking them off.
The lockers allow for easy access, so you can enjoy yourself without carrying your belongings. You can also reapply sunscreen during your visit. There are changing rooms available, but it's better to wear your swimsuit underneath beforehand so you can start having fun right away.
前回行って楽しかったので、今回も予約しました。前回は夫婦2人。今回は母と友人と4人で参加しました。
50代の母もスライダーに挑戦!大人でも楽しめるスライダーが多いです。脱げないタイプのビーサン(ホールドするやつ)の方がいちいち脱がなくて済むので、よいかも。
ロッカーは出し入れ自由なので荷物を持たずに楽しめます。途中で日焼け止めの塗り直しなども可能です。
更衣室もありますが、事前に下に水着を着用してきたほうがすぐ楽しめます。
They came to pick us up by bus, but it was incredibly cold. We managed to cope with parkas and bath towels. We went as two women, and the bus seats were spacious, allowing us to relax and take a nap.
We couldn't bring in bottled drinks like juice or tea. The Japanese staff kindly said, "We'll give them to you on the way back, and we'll make sure you can drink during the trip." When we went to pick up our things on the way back, they had stored them in the refrigerator for us.
Unlike in Japan, the pool allowed cameras, flip-flops, cell phones, hats, and sunglasses on the slides! There were many families with children, but adults can have plenty of fun too!
The food isn't very promising. The price for a hamburger set is $9.99, which is reasonable, but it's best to go at a different time because there are long lines during lunch hours. I waited in line for a little over an hour.
I definitely want to go again! However, the lockers are quite expensive at $18, and you don't get your money back. That's equivalent to about 1900 yen, which is a level you wouldn't pay in Japan.
バスで迎えに来てくださるんですが、とてつもなく寒いです。パーカーやバスタオルでしのぎました。女二人で行きましたが、バスの席もゆったりしていて、のんびりうたた寝出来ました。
ジュースやお茶などのペットボトルは持ち込めないです。日本のスタッフさんが「帰りにお渡ししますし、途中も飲めるようにしておきますね」とかなり親切にしてくださいました。帰りに預けたものを取りに行くと、冷蔵庫に入れて保管してくれていました。
プールも日本と違ってカメラ、ビーサン、ケータイ、帽子、サングラスつけたままのスライダーがOKでした!
子連れの方が多くいますが、大人でも充分はしゃげますし楽しいです!
食べ物はあまり期待できません。
値段はハンバーガーセットが$9.99なので、まずまずですが、時間をずらすといいですがお昼時はかなーーーり並びます。私は1時間少し並びました。
また行きたい!ってなります!
ただロッカーは大$18とかなり高いです。お金も帰って来ません。日本円だと1900円相当、、、日本だと借りないレベルです。
I had never seen dolphins in Hawaii, so I decided to participate in this tour. We set off early in the morning, heading to the west coast of Oahu, a place I had never been before. The weather was cloudy, but the sea was beautiful.
During the three snorkeling sessions, we tried to find a pod of dolphins in the first and second sessions, and we encountered dolphins in the first session. I was moved to see a pod of dolphins with a baby. In the second session, my husband and I missed the chance to see dolphins because we were late to jump into the water from the boat.
The third session was a visit to a sea turtle habitat. Because we knew the right spots, we quickly encountered three sea turtles. I had seen turtles before in Hanauma Bay and on sandbar tours, but I had never met such large turtles as these. It was fun to swim while being rocked by the waves.
Due to certain circumstances, there was no lunch on the boat, but since the boat was quite rocky, it was a good decision to eat after returning to the port. I think it's better for those who are worried about seasickness to bring motion sickness medication.
Although it was a short time, it was a fun tour where we also challenged ourselves to stand-up paddleboarding on the sea. Additionally, having a Japanese guide accompany us from the shuttle bus to the sea provided a sense of security. If I have the opportunity, I would like to enroll in the manta ray university on the Big Island.
ハワイでイルカを見た事が無かったので参加しました。
早朝から出発し、向かったのは今まで行ったことが無かったオワフ島の西海岸。
天気は曇りでしたが、海は綺麗でした。
計3回のシュノーケリングのうち1回目と2回目はイルカの群れを探してトライしますが、1回目でイルカに遭遇。
赤ちゃん連れのイルカの群れを見れて感動しました。
2回目は船から海に飛び込む順番が遅かったので、私たち夫婦はイルカを見る事が出来ませんでした。
3回目はウミガメの家を見学です。
ポイントを把握されてるせいで直ぐに3匹のウミガメに遭遇。
今までハナウマ湾やサンドバー・ツアーでカメを見た事はありましたが、ここほど大きなカメに出会った事はありませんでした。
一緒に波に揺られながら泳げて楽しかったです。
諸事情で船上ランチはありませんでしたが、船の揺れが多かったので、港に戻ってから食べて正解でした。
船酔いが心配な方は酔い止め薬を持参した方が良いと思います。
短い時間でしたが、海上でのSUPにもチャレンジしたり楽しいツアーでした。
また、日本人のガイドさんが送迎バスから海まで同行してるので安心感もありました。
機会があれば、ハワイ島のマンタ大学にも入学してみたいと思います。
It was a very memorable day. I was moved to swim in the large, beautiful ocean of Hawaii and encounter many dolphins and sea turtles. I would love to participate again if I come back to Hawaii.
とても記念になる1日になりました。ハワイの大きくて綺麗な海で泳げたこと、そして、たくさんのイルカやウミガメと出会えて感動しました。またハワイに来たら参加さしたいです。
Awesome show! Went to another luau a few years ago at the Polynesian Culture Ctr and was bored! But this show was 100% better and this show flows.
My wife and I had a great time at your show well worth the evening
I wanted to swim with wild dolphins, so I participated. On the day of the event, there was a bit of a typhoon influence, and the sea was murky, but I got to see many dolphins and a mother turtle with her baby, which was incredibly fun! The staff were also enjoyable and kind! Thank you very much!
野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいと思い、参加しました。
当日は少し台風の影響もあり、海が濁っていましたが、沢山のイルカと亀の親子にも会えて最高に楽しいかったです!
スタッフの皆さんも楽しくて、親切でした!
ありがとうございました!
After boarding, we quickly found dolphins and were able to swim with them. The dolphins swam around us several times without fear of humans, which was amazing. I was very satisfied to capture videos with an underwater camera.
After enjoying the dolphins, we went to another spot for snorkeling. The water there was murky, and we couldn't see many fish. There were a few fish around the coral, but they were few in number.
In addition to snorkeling, we could also play with inflatables, paddles, and kayaks, but for us, who were mainly focused on the dolphins, these were unnecessary. In fact, I wished we could have spent more time with the dolphins we found.
In conclusion, I thought that since Dolphin University is so active, perhaps activities other than dolphins are unnecessary. However, I was satisfied as we achieved our goal!
乗船後、イルカを探してすぐに見つかり、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができました。イルカも人間を恐れて逃げるということ無く、私たちの周りを何度も泳いでました。水中カメラで動画も撮れてとても満足です。
イルカを堪能した後に別のポイントへ行きシュノーケルをしました。そちらは海水が濁っておりあまり魚もよく見えませんでした。珊瑚の周りにいくらか魚がいましたが少数でした。
シュノーケル以外にも、浮き輪やパドル、カヤックなどでも遊べましたが、イルカがメインの私たちには不要でした。むしろ、せっかく見つけたイルカともっと一緒にいられる時間が欲しかったです。
結論として、イルカ大学というアクティブなので、イルカ以外は不要なのでは?と思いましたが、目的は果たせたので満足です!
I first visited in November 2017 and returned again in October 2018. This time, things seemed different; it looked like the number of cast members had significantly decreased. Even after huffing and puffing up the stairs to the slide, I encountered closed signs (crying). This happened frequently, which made it hard to enjoy myself. The morning pickup was also about 30 minutes late, and I felt that the price for four and a half hours was a bit high. It was disappointing that the children's slide was closed as well.
Overall, it was disappointing.
2017年11月に初めて来て、今回2018年10月に再び訪れました。初回とは様子が変わっていて、キャストがかなり人数が減っているみたいで、スライダーの階段をはーはー言って登ってもクローズの看板(泣)そんな事がしばしばあって楽しめませんでした。朝のピックアップも30分程遅れてくるし、4時間半でこの値段は高いかな?と思う内容でした。子供用スライダーもクローズで残念でした。
全体的に残念でした。
In the early morning, we headed to the port for pickup. The staff talked continuously on the bus, providing various announcements along the way.
At the port, we took care of our restroom needs, but there were few toilets, resulting in a long line for women. However, there are restrooms on the boat, so no worries there.
As soon as we boarded, we sang something like a Hawaiian song and offered plumeria to the sea. We were able to see quite a few dolphins close to the port, and we could even hear their voices, which was very satisfying.
I was also pleased to see many large turtles.
After coming back from the sea, snacks were provided, but it seemed a bit different from what was described. On the way back, many people were tired and sleeping, but we were woken up for a dance that was labeled as hula... it was just regular dancing, not hula at all. I was also surprised that due to a stove malfunction, a chain restaurant's burgers were served. I was like, "Huh? This?"
While I was very satisfied with the many encounters with turtles and dolphins, the rest was a bit lacking, so I rated it as average.
早朝にピックアップで港まで向かいます。
バスの中からスタッフがずーっと喋っています。
途中注意などもあります。
港でお手洗いを済ませますが、トイレが少ないので女性は長蛇の列です。
船の中にもあるのでご安心を。
ハワイ語の歌みたいなものを乗船してすぐに歌い、プルメリアを海にささげます。
イルカは港から近いところにいて、かなりの数を見ることができました。
話し声も聞こえたり大満足。
亀も大型のものが沢山観られて満足でした。
海から上がったらスナックが提供されますが、
ちょっと書いてあるものと違うような・・・。
帰りに結構が数の人が疲れて寝ていますが、途中起こされてフラと書かれていたダンスが・・・
普通に踊りです。フラではないですねぇ。
あとコンロの故障でチェーン店のバーガーが提供されたのには驚きました。
え?これ?という感じで・・・。
亀とイルカに沢山出会えたのは大満足ですが、
そのほかはちょっと・・・ということで平均的な感じにいたしました。
This was my fifth time on Oahu. I had previously avoided the typical Japanese-oriented optional tours because I dislike being forced to do things (laughs). However, I wanted to see dolphins in their natural habitat, so I decided to sign up.
The pickup was early in the morning, around 5 AM. I thought there were surprisingly few pickup locations, but I believe adding more stops would only waste time.
I was greeted by energetic staff and we headed to West Oahu, taking about an hour to reach the port of Nanakuli, which is the hometown of former sumo wrestler Konishiki. During the bus ride, the staff kept the energy up with lively conversation, and they also explained some important points along the way.
Once we arrived, we boarded the boat and headed to the dolphin viewing point, which was surprisingly close to the port. Before we got there, we chanted the Hawaiian song "E HO MAI" while offering plumeria flowers to the sea. The lyrics were provided, so it was no problem.
After that, we entered the water at the dolphin point, and it wasn't long before the dolphins appeared. The staff mentioned that it was rare to see so many dolphins swimming beneath us, jumping nearby, and communicating with their squeaks. We were able to see them multiple times!
After the dolphins, we moved to Makaha to observe the honu (sea turtles). That day, we were lucky enough to see seven large honu! After getting back on the boat, we headed home, and finally, snacks and drinks were provided. It’s better to eat breakfast before going, as the drinks offered were just bottled water and small juices, so if you need to stay hydrated, you might want to bring your own.
There was supposed to be hula as mentioned in the itinerary, but it was just a regular dance (laughs). I felt a bit surprised to be woken up for that while many people were tired and sleeping.
Normally, they serve burgers grilled on the boat, but due to a grill malfunction, we were given burgers from a well-known chain on the bus ride back. Honestly, I was a bit taken aback (laughs).
I was very satisfied with the number of dolphins and honu we saw, but I still dislike tours that force everyone to enjoy together, and even though there were unavoidable reasons for the food situation, it felt a bit lacking, so I rated it four stars. There were no issues with communication, as Japanese was spoken fluently.
Additionally, we received an eco bag for participating. It was quite useful in Hawaii, where you have to buy shopping bags, but I thought it was inconvenient that you have to go to the Dolphin University office in Waikiki to pick it up after the tour.
5回目のオアフ島。
今まで避けていたガッチリ日本人向けのオプショナルツアー。
理由は強制的に何かをさせられるから(笑)
苦手なんです。そういうのが。
でも自然のイルカを見てみたい。と思い立ち申し込みました。
ピックアップは早朝。5時台。
ピックアップ場所は案外少ないなと思いましたが、停車場を増やせば無駄に時間がかかるだけなので良いと思います。
元気なスタッフの方に出迎えられ、一時間程かけて西オアフ。
小錦の出身地ナナクリの港へ移動します。
バスの中では到着まで元気トーク。途中で注意事項の説明も行われます。
到着後船に乗り込みポイントまで行きますが、案外港から近いです。
到着前にハワイ語のオリ『E HO MAI』を唱えながらプルメリアの花を海に供えます。
歌詞は配られるので大丈夫です。
その後、イルカのポイントで海に入り、そんなにしないうちにイルカが登場。
スタッフの方も珍しいという程の沢山のイルカが私たちが浮いている下を泳いだり、近くで跳ねたり、ピーピーと会話をしています。
何度も見ることができました!
イルカの後はマカハ沖に移動してホヌ観察。
大型のホヌがその日は7頭も!これもラッキーだったみたいです。
船から上がったら帰路へ。その間にやっとバーとスナックとジュースが提供されますので、朝ごはんは食べて行くのがベターです。
ちなみに提供されるドリンクはペットボトルのお水と小さなジュースだけなので、水分を沢山取られる方が持参が必要かも。
途中、旅程表で書かれていたフラがありましたが・・・
普通にダンスです(笑)
疲れて寝ている人が多い中で起こされてこれ?という感じを受けました。
通常は船上で焼いたバーガーが提供されるようですが今回はコンロの故障のため、帰りのバスの中で某有名チェーンバーガーが提供されました。
正直、え?と思いました・・・(笑)
イルカとホヌは沢山観れたので大変満足ですが、
日本人向けのみんなで楽しみましょう!を強制するツアーがやはり苦手なのと
食の部分がやむ負えない理由があったにせよちょっと貧弱だったので違和感を感じ、星4つにしました。
日本語がバリバリ使えるので困ることはありません。
あと、参加したら頂けるエコバック。
買い物袋を購入しなくてはいけないハワイでは結構活用して便利でしたが、
ツアー参加後にワイキキのイルカ大学事務所へ行かないと頂けないのが不便だと思いました。
I was very satisfied because there isn't a large water park in my area. When you think of Hawaii, you think of the beach, but I was able to enjoy a different kind of fun.
I attended with my mother, but I got the impression that there were many couples. I felt a bit awkward sharing a four-person slide with couples. Haha.
However, I was disappointed that the water slide I was looking forward to was closed for maintenance or due to a malfunction, so that's something I'll regret. Therefore, I would like to come back here again when I visit Hawaii!
私の住んでる地域には大きいプールパークが無く、とても満足しました。ハワイと言えばビーチですが、いつもと違った楽しみ方ができました。
私は母と参加しましたが、カップルが多い印象を受けました。4人乗りのスライダーでカップルと一緒になるのはなんだか申し訳ない気がしました。笑
ただ、楽しみにしていたウォータースライダーが点検や故障でやっていなかったので、そこが心残りです。なので、ハワイに行った際はまたここに遊びにきたいと思います!