Reviewed by: さぁや
I participated alone, but I had so much fun from start to finish. Since it was nature, I thought it would be lucky to see dolphins, but I was amazed to see over 100 of them!!! I also got to see a whale breach and swim with sea turtles.
In the morning, I enjoyed freshly made malasadas from Leonard's, and for lunch, I had a cheeseburger, juice, and snacks, so I never felt hungry♪
Above all, the staff were absolutely fantastic. Sue kept talking to us, which made me feel at ease, and they took great photos of me while I was playing in the ocean. When I thought it was cold, they brought out warm tea, and they promptly collected any trash, so they really took care of everything.
"They say swimming with dolphins is a once-in-a-lifetime dream, right? Today is that day! Since they are wild dolphins, there's no guarantee, but all of us staff want you to fulfill your dreams! You won't get this chance many times in your life!"
It was a precious day during my trip. Their warm words and actions from our perspective were very touching♡
I will definitely participate again! Dolphin University is the best!!!!
一人で参加したのですが、最初から最後までとっても楽しかったです。
自然相手なのでイルカに会えたらラッキーとは思っていましたがまさかの100頭越え!!!
クジラのブリーチも見れて、ウミガメとも泳ぐ事が出来ました。
朝はレナーズの出来たてマラサダを頂き、お昼にはチーズバーガーとジュースとスナックも頂いたので空腹になる事がありませんでした♪
何よりもスタッフの方が最高に良かったです。
スーさんがひたすら話してくれていたので安心感がありましたし、海で遊んでいる自分の写真もイイ感じに撮って頂けます。寒いな~と思った時には温かいお茶を出していただけたり、ゴミもすぐに回収しに来てくれるので至れり尽くせりです。
「イルカと泳ぎたな~って一生に一度は思う夢の事だよね?
今日はまさにその時!野生のイルカだから100%は無いけど、私達スタッフは皆さんに夢を叶えて欲しいと思ってるんだよ~!こんなチャンス一生に何回もないでしょ?」
って。旅行できた貴重な一日。私達の目線で発してくれる言動がとても温かかったです♡
絶対また参加しますね!イルカ大学最高ですよ~!!!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/03/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated because I heard there would be dolphins and SUP.
...There were dolphins, but the sea was murky, so I couldn't see them well (tears).
Moreover, SUP was canceled due to the poor sea conditions.
I was fine, but there were many people on their honeymoon, and it was quite unfortunate to see that a significant number of them were getting seasick.
There were also people from Dolphin Junior High nearby, and it seemed that the first discoverer was from Dolphin Junior High, so they were able to enjoy the experience much closer and for a longer time than we could.
イルカとSUPもあるというので参加しました。
・・・がいるにはいましたが、海が濁っていてよく見えない(涙)
おまけに海の状態が悪いからとSUPは中止。
私は何ともありませんでしたが、
ハネムーンで来ていた方が多く、
かなりの確率で船酔いしていたのが見ていて気の毒でした。
近くにイルカ中学の方達もいたのですが、
第一発見者の方がイルカ中学の方で、
私達よりは、はるかに近く時間もたっぷりと堪能できたようです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/17 |
Reviewed by: ブラザー!
I unfortunately got injured before this trip, and even though I was looking forward to enjoying the slides, I didn't use any of them. It's very disappointing. I imagine it would have been fun if I had used the slides, but overall, I just explored a bit, and it felt like there wasn't much difference from Tokyo Summerland.
今回旅行前にケガをしてしまい、折角スライダーを楽しみにしていたのに、どれ一つとして利用しませんでした。とても残念です。おそらくスライダーなど利用すれば楽しかったのでしょうが、全体的に色々探索しただけですが、東京サマーランドと大して差はないように感じました。
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| Packages: | 1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
Reviewed by: ♡♡♡
The weather was truly wonderful!
I was able to see a large group of dolphins up close!
I also saw whales and sea turtles!
The waves were strong, so we couldn't do any marine sports, but we were able to snorkel a lot, and the fish were really beautiful!
The boat swayed a lot, so it's better to take motion sickness medication! The guide really made it an unforgettable experience!!!
天気に恵まれてほんとに素晴らしかったです!
イルカの大群が真近でみれました!
クジラもみれたしウミガメめみれました!
波がつよく、マリンスポーツはできなかったけどシュノーケリングたくさん出来て魚たちがほんとに綺麗でした!
船はすごく揺れるので酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いです!ガイドさんが盛り上げてくれてほんとに最高の思い出になりました!!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/25 |
Reviewed by: sunny
I participated in an activity with friends for my first trip to Hawaii! After checking online reviews, I enrolled in Dolphin University.
Since it was an early morning, it was definitely a good decision to avoid the day after I arrived! On the bus, there were mostly safety instructions, and I was a bit worried if it would really be fun...
But starting from the malasada, I gradually felt more refreshed, and once we got on the boat, my excitement was through the roof!
We even got to see a mother and baby whale, which was truly moving for everyone! After that, we swam with dolphins and even encountered a sea turtle.
You should be cautious about your stamina and seasickness, but I think it's a tour I can recommend!
初ハワイで友達と何かアクティビティーに参加しよう!ということでネットの評判を見てイルカ大学へ入学しました♪
朝はやいので、着いた日の次の日は避けて正解でした!バスの中では注意事項などばかりでほんとに楽しいかなぁ〜って少し不安に…
でもマラサダあたりからだんだん頭もスッキリしてきて、船に乗ってからはテンションめっちゃあがること間違いなしです笑
さらにクジラの親子に会えたのでみんなで感動‼︎ その後もイルカとも泳げましたし、ウミガメにも会えました♪
体力と船酔いには注意ですが、おすすめできるツアーだと思います!
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| Packages: | 初夢キャンペーンプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The Japanese male staff member was unkind. The treatment of Westerners and Japanese people was drastically different. They put wristbands on each Western guest individually, but for us, they handed out one for each person and made us do it ourselves.
案内の日本人男性が不親切。欧米人と日本人の対応がえらく違う。欧米人にはリストバンドを一人一人つけていたが、我々には人数分配り、やらされた。
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| Packages: | 1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Patience
Our 5yr old and 3yr old had a great time on our helicopter tour. We recommend this as a wonderful thing to do as a family while visiting the island.
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| Packages: | North Shore Adventure [20min] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/26 |
Reviewed by: 原田栄
I was in the front row and was overwhelmed by the powerful hula dance. Also, the witty and wonderful talk was entertaining. The audience's energy was enjoyable as well.
前の席でしたが、迫力のあるフラダンスに圧倒されました。又、ウイットに富んだ素晴らしいトークが面白かった。お客さんの乗りも楽しかった。
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| Packages: | 最前列!ロイヤルプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Zack
Great time had. I only wish I would have upgraded seating. The standard seats were good, but surrounding people talked way too much during the show. No fault of the luau by any means. Just a lack of common consideration by a handful of inconsiderate people. It could have happened anywhere and our family was able to move to avoid them.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Paul Viator
Very entertaining and nice experience. The food was a little disappointing, could have been better for the price.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/18 |
Reviewed by: yacco
I had such a great time last time that this time I participated with my parents and my sister's family. While we were in the sea, the staff took care of my 2-year-old child, allowing us to enjoy ourselves to the fullest. My parents also said they had a great time.
前回がとても楽しかったので、今回は父母と妹家族と一緒に参加しました。海に入っている時は、スタッフの方に2歳の子どもを預かっていただき、思いっきり楽しめました。父母も楽しかったと言っていました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/05 |
Reviewed by: ニックLOVE
The staff were all high-energy and friendly! There were so many handsome guys, which made it worth participating just for that. (laughs) On the day of the tour, the sea was rough, and it took a while to find the dolphins, but I was moved to be able to swim with them. However, since we had to jump off the boat into the open sea, it was a bit tough for someone like me who isn't a strong swimmer.
スタッフの方がハイテンションで元気よく良い人ばかりでした!
イケメンばかりで、それだけでも参加した価値あり。笑
当日は海が荒れていてイルカを探すのに時間がかかったけど、無事イルカと泳げて感動しました。
でも沖に出て船から飛び込むので、泳げなに自分には少しきついツアーでした。
Thank you for participating in the tour. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Please join us again on your next visit to Hawaii.
ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございます。
楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。
次回ハワイにいらっしゃる際にはツアーにまたご参加くださいませ。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Vincent & Linda - NY
WE had the perfect night. The luau was everything we dream it would be. The Chief and his staff were wonderful! Totally worth it!!
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| Packages: | Royal Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/09 |
Reviewed by: AKI
After taking a bus to the coast and boarding a boat, just three minutes later, we were lucky enough to encounter a pod of dolphins! I was really happy because I had heard that sometimes you have to search for wild dolphins. The guides were also very enthusiastic and made the experience so much fun!
バスで海のほうまで移動しボートに乗って三分後!幸運なことにすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇することができました!
野生のイルカだから探しまわるときもあると言われていたのでホントに嬉しかったです。ガイドさんたちもテンション高く盛り上げてくれてとっても楽しかったです!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: sarahbrien
it was a great day, the boat was really nice, we sat up the front with our legs dangling off the boat. we had two snorkel spots, both great, the water was a little murky but still saw a lot of pretty fish and some turtles. good equipment, nice friendly staff. the lunch was good. I have also been snorkelling at Waikiki but this was far superior. good eqipment, great day, highly recommend.
Thank you for the review! We're glad you had a great time and can appreciate the high quality equipment we provide for your snorkel tour. Hopefully we see you again, until then, we hope you enjoy Hawaii and Aloha! Your friends at Ko Olina Ocean Adventures
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| Packages: | Sail & Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: jucha
It was great that there were few people, so we could ride the slides without waiting. My impression is that it was smaller than I expected.
人が少なくスライダー等も待たずに乗れ良かったです。
期待していたよりは狭いな~というのが印象です。
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| Packages: | ソフトドリンク飲み放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/12 |
Reviewed by: WallanVic
The Chief's Luau was fun and culture fulfilled. This was our second Luau and found this better than the Paradise Cove Luau as there was alot more teachings of the Polynesia culture. It was wonderful to hear about the different Polynesian beleifs, markings dancers and so much more. The Chief was a great host and his passion for his culture was lovely. A wonderful night.
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| Packages: | Aloha Experience Package: Wing Seating, Shell Lei Greeting & 1 Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Ping
My daughter took her first surfing lesson with Brooke and she loved it! Brooke is very nice and gentle with kids and made sure my daughter is comfortable. I think this is such an important step in teaching kids surfing. Now my daughter can't wait to visit Oahu again and take more lessons with Brooke! Thank you Brooke, for being my daughter's best grown-up friend. We miss you! Thanks everyone else who are also part of the team!
Aloha! Thank you so much for the awesome review! We are so thrilled that your daughter had such a great experience and that she will be back to surf again! Brooke says that your comments "made her heart happy"! See you next time! Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 1-hr Private Lesson (1:1) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/30 |
Reviewed by: みゆりんりん
On this trip to Hawaii, it rained all day on the day of our arrival! The weather forecast said, "Rain again tomorrow, with occasional thunderstorms," so I hurriedly called to reschedule our reservation for a day later, and they were very accommodating, which was a great help.
Although there were many clouds the day after next, there were also some sunny intervals, and the kids were happy. The facility name has changed since I last visited (about five years ago), and one of the slides was gone, but overall, I felt that safety measures had improved compared to before.
Also, perhaps because it was Christmas Eve, there was a staff member dressed as Santa!
今回のハワイ旅行は、到着当日はなんと終日雨!!天気予報では「翌日も雨、時に雷雨」とのことで、慌てて電話してこちらの予約を一日ずらしてもらったのですが、すんなり対応してもらえとても助かりました。
翌々日も雲は多かったものの晴れ間もあり、子供たちも喜んでくれました。
以前(5年前?位に行った時)と施設名が変わっていますし、1つスライダーがなくなっていたりしましたが、全体的に以前より安全面に工夫がされている印象を受けました。
また、クリスマスイブだったからか、サンタさんの格好のスタッフの方がいました!
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| Packages: | 1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Zhao Yuan
My girlfriend and I went to Wet 'n' Wild for a day and had so much fun, it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii!
Overall: the park is actually bigger than I thought, not crowded, food is good enough for the park food. The pick-up shuttle is on time,transition is smooth.
Rides: All the rides were in close proximity to each other and we didn't have to wait too long to ride them! Personally, I think the wave pool is the best/fun/entertained one, first time. Also the lifeguards are all responsible and on duty. I would recommend Wet 'n' wild for a fun day. We would like to come here again!!
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| Packages: | One Day Pass 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: T-S
I was waiting at the meeting point ahead of time, but there was a no-show. The inquiry process was confusing, and I couldn't contact Veltra, so I ended up asking the concierge at my hotel for help. In the end, they claimed they went for the pickup but said I wasn't at the meeting point, without any apology. After an hour, I arranged a taxi myself to go there. Then, the weather got worse, and on the way back, I was made to wait a long time, only to get a regular taxi. It was completely different from the tour details provided, and it was truly the worst experience. I feel like I want to warn others about this.
時間前に集合場所で待機していたのにNo Show。問い合わせも解りにくく、
veltraはコンタクト出来ず結局滞在ホテルのコンシェルジュにしてもらいました。
挙句、ピックアップには行った、こちらが集合場所に居なかったと主張し謝罪もなし。
1時間後、結局タクシーを此方で手配して向かいました。その後、天気も悪くなり、帰りは帰りで散々待たされた挙句、普通のタクシー。全くツアー詳細の説明と違い、
まさに最低の体験でした。周りにも注意するよう伝えたい気分です。
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| Packages: | BBQランチ食べ放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Y・K
Since the season has just started, it was initially quite difficult to spot any whales. Just when I was about to give up, the captain shouted, "Look!" and we were able to see two whales (maybe a mother and calf?). Thanks to the staff, we were able to see several more whales afterward. The professional eye is truly amazing! I was thrilled to clearly see the spouting, fins, and backs of the whales. I was surprised that we could see them up so close.
Since there were only a few of us, it didn't feel cramped at all. We could go up on the deck or sit back and relax in our own spots. There was a good selection of drinks, including orange, pineapple, and guava juices, as well as carbonated beverages, and I heard you could get alcohol for just $2. Snacks were also provided, and we could help ourselves freely.
The views of Hawaii from the boat, including Diamond Head and the rainbow over Oahu, were absolutely beautiful, and I was never bored while searching for whales. I had such a wonderful time that I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance.
シーズンに入ったばかりなせいか、初めはなかなかクジラが見つかりませんでした。
今日はだめかなぁ・・・、と諦めかけていた時、キャプテンの「Look!」の一声。2頭のクジラ(親子かな?)の姿を見ることが出来ました。
その後もスタッフさんのおかげで数回クジラの姿を目にすることができました。
やっぱり、プロの目はすごいですね!
潮吹きの様子や尾びれ、背中などはっきり見ることが出来て感激です。あんなに間近で見られるとは思っていなかったので、びっくりしました。
少人数なので狭い思いをすることもなく、デッキに上がってみたり座ってのんびりしたり、思い思いの場所でリラックスして楽しむことが出来ました。オレンジやパイナップル、グァバなどのジュースや炭酸飲料など飲み物も充実してましたし、2ドルでアルコールもいただけるそうです。お菓子なども用意されていて、自由につまむことが出来ました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドやオアフ島に架かる虹など、船から見えるハワイの景色もとても綺麗でしたし、クジラを探す間も全く退屈しませんでした。とても楽しく過ごすことができたので、また機会があれば是非参加したいです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the evening event in late December. It was a bit chilly.
I got seasick, possibly due to the rain the day before. Even those who usually don't get seasick might feel more comfortable bringing medication.
There was a Japanese instructor who provided explanations, so even though the surroundings were filled with Westerners, I had a great time. I snorkeled with a few dolphins offshore, which became a memorable experience in Hawaii.
I couldn't eat at all because of the seasickness, but I was a little disappointed that they didn't allow us to take food home.
12月下旬夕方の会に参加しました。少し肌寒い。
前日が雨の影響か船酔いしました。普段酔わない方も薬持っていた方が安心かも。
日本人のインストラクターの
方もいて説明などもしていただけたので、周囲は欧米人ばかりでしたが楽しめました。
イルカ数匹と沖合でのシュノーケリング。ハワイの思い出になりました。
船酔いのせいでご飯は全く食べれませんでしたが、持ち帰りとかさせてくれればよかったのにとそこだけ少し残念でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/夕方クルーズ(10月~3月) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/23 |
Reviewed by: Y&T
I participated with my 73-year-old mother.
First of all, I was surprised that we were the only two people on a large bus for an hour's ride from Waikiki (laughs).
It was farther than I had imagined, but the driver pointed out landmarks along the way, like "There’s Pearl Harbor," "Moanalua Gardens, Hitachi," and "Outlet," so we enjoyed it (even though it was in English).
When the tour started, we were the only two Japanese participants, and since the staff were locals, I was a bit worried. However, there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, and they explained things clearly, so I felt at ease.
We moved to a spot to see dolphins, and we were able to see their cute figures.
After that, we moved to another point and started snorkeling. My elderly mother also got into the water and enjoyed it for a little while.
However, due to the current, it was difficult to return to the boat quickly. My mother, who wasn't used to fins, seemed scared and was peering into the water while holding onto the boat.
Even so, the water was beautiful and clear, and we could see many fish, which was enjoyable.
After snorkeling, we took a warm shower and had meal time.
We savored hamburgers and fruits.
On the way back to the harbor, we were lucky enough to see a whale, which made us very happy.
What I thought after participating in this tour is that it is not particularly aimed at elderly people.
I wouldn't recommend it if there are small children.
Since it’s not a tour specifically for Japanese people (it’s not overly accommodating; you need to take the initiative to enjoy it, like asking questions), I thought there might be some who wouldn’t enjoy it.
But we had plenty of fun.
Thank you very much.
73歳の母と参加しました。
まず最初にワイキキからの送迎で、大型バスに2人だけで一時間の距離を移動したのには驚きました(笑)
想像してたより遠かったのですが、
ドライバーさんが「あそこ、パールハーバー」とか「モアナルナガーデン、日立」「アウトレット」などと途中で通る名所を教えてくれたので(英語ですが)楽しめました。
ツアーが始まり、日本人は私達2人だけでスタッフも現地の方なので心配しましたが、
お一人日本語ペラペラの方がいて説明や注意など分かりやすく教えて貰い不安は無かったです。
沖に出てドルフィンを見るスポットに移動して、可愛らしい姿を見ることが出来ました。
その後ポイントを移動しシュノーケル開始。
高齢の母も海に入り、少しの時間ですが楽しんでいました。
ですが、水流の関係か直ぐに流されて船に戻るのが大変でした。
フィンに慣れていない母は怖かったらしく、船に掴まりながら水中を覗いてました。
それでも水が綺麗で透明で魚がたくさん観れて楽しんでいました。
シュノーケル後は暖かいシャワーを浴び、ご飯タイム。
ハンバーガーとフルーツを堪能しました。
ハーバーに戻る途中にラッキーなことに鯨も見ることが出来て嬉しかったです。
今回のツアーに参加して思ったのは、どちらかといえば高齢者向けのツアーでは無いこと。
小さい子供がいたらお勧めはしないこと。
日本人向けのツアー(至れり尽くせりでは無い、楽しむためには自分から動く(質問したりとか)ことが必要)では無いので、
楽しめない人もいるかもなぁと思いました。
でも、私達は充分楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/夕方クルーズ(10月~3月) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/20 |
Reviewed by: Jen
It is a family-friendly water park!!
My friend and I enjoyed it a lot.
There are various types of water slides.
I wish there were more variety of food!
Everything else was good
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| Packages: | One Day Pass 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/22 |
Reviewed by: kurimaru
In mid-December, I participated in the afternoon dolphin watching and snorkeling cruise.
While there are many tours aimed at Japanese people that consist solely of Japanese participants, this tour had only three Japanese groups and about six or seven groups of foreigners. My husband and I, who are not very good at English, didn't really interact with the other foreign guests, but since we were overseas, we were happy to feel more like we were abroad rather than being surrounded by only Japanese people.
There were about four staff members accompanying us. The staff seemed to genuinely enjoy guiding the tour, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. One male staff member spoke Japanese, which allowed us to understand the safety instructions and the flow of the cruise clearly. I brought my camera, but a female staff member dedicated to photography took plenty of pictures during the cruise, so we could focus on enjoying the tour without worrying about taking photos. The photos taken can be purchased at the end of the cruise on a USB memory stick. Although $40 is a bit pricey, it includes pictures taken while snorkeling in the sea, so I felt it was worth it.
During the cruise, a light jacket was sufficient. The scenery on the way to the dolphin viewing spot was beautiful, with not only the ocean but also the mountains visible from the sea, which was very satisfying.
The boat stopped once at the dolphin spot, and after a while, two dolphins came to play near the boat. Unlike at an aquarium, seeing wild dolphins so close that they seemed within reach, playing with the boat and catching fish, was truly moving! After enjoying dolphin watching at a leisurely pace, the boat moved to the snorkeling spot.
After being exposed to the sea breeze for a while, it got a bit chilly, but there were warm coffee, juice, alcoholic drinks, and delicious muffins available on board for us to enjoy freely. The warm coffee was very welcome for our chilled bodies. There were also chairs and tables, so it was nice to relax there until we reached the spot. The boat had a restroom as well, so we felt comfortable drinking fluids.
Before snorkeling, they provided explanations about safety and how to use the equipment in Japanese. I was initially hesitant to get into the water because I was feeling cold, but once I got in, the water wasn't as cold as I expected and was bearable. However, I couldn't endure snorkeling for a long time due to the cold, so I recommend wearing a wetsuit for those going in winter.
The sea was deeper than I thought, but wearing an inflatable life jacket made it easy to enjoy. Underwater, I saw many beautiful fish and corals. I also encountered a sea turtle, which is a rare experience to swim with! I got out early because I couldn't stand the cold, but the boat had a warm shower, which helped warm me up. That was a big relief.
After about 30 minutes of snorkeling, when the boat returned to shore, a buffet was prepared to satisfy our hunger. The buffet wasn't particularly delicious, but I thought it was good for a buffet included in this kind of tour. While we were eating, photos taken by the staff were shown on a screen inside the boat, so it would be great to decide whether to purchase them after seeing them.
They mentioned to bring a large towel, but since there was no place to change after getting in the sea, having an extra face towel to sit on would be convenient.
Regarding the content of the cruise and the staff's service, it was a highly satisfying tour, and I was glad I participated!
However, in our case, the date we had booked fell below the minimum number of participants, and we were informed the day before that we needed to change the date. We were told to call the Hawaiian tour company directly for possible date changes (which was difficult due to the time difference when contacting from Japan), and of course, the call had to be in English, which was quite challenging. In the end, the Japanese tour company contacted th
12月の半ばに、イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズの
午後の部に参加しました。
ツアーには、日本人を対象とした日本人ばかりのツアーも多いですが
このツアーでは、日本人は3組のみであと6,7組は外国の方でした。
英語が苦手な私たち夫婦はこれといってほかの外国人の方と
接点を持つことは有りませんでしたが、せっかく海外に来ているので、
日本人ばかりよりは海外に来ている感じがして嬉しかったです。
同行するスタッフの方は4名程度です。
スタッフのみなさん自身が本当に楽しそうにツアー案内をされているので、
雰囲気がとてもいいです♪
1名の男性スタッフの方が日本語を話せるので、
船での注意事項やクルージングの流れなど、きちんと理解することができました。
カメラは持って行きましたが、カメラ専属の女性スタッフの方が
クルージング中の写真をまんべんなく撮ってくれるので
写真を撮ることに気をまわさず、ツアーを楽しむことに集中できます。
撮ってもらった写真は、クルージングの最後にUSBメモリーとして
購入することができます。
40ドルと、高い値段ではありますが、
海のなかでのシュノーケリング中の写真とかも入っているので、
購入して良かったと思います。
クルージング中は一枚上着を羽織る程度で大丈夫でした。
イルカが見えるスポットに行くまでの景色は
海はもちろんのこと、海から見える山々もとてもキレイで
それだけでも満足度が高いです。
イルカスポットで一度船は停まり、
しばらくすると二頭のイルカが船のそばまで遊びに来てくれました。
水族館とは違い、野生のイルカが手が届きそうなくらいまじかで
あんなに船にじゃれたり、魚を捕獲するところを見れて、
本当に感激しました!!
ゆっくりとイルカウォッチングを楽しんだあと、
船はシュノーケリングスポットへと移動しました。
ずっと潮風にあたっていると、少し肌寒くなってきましたが、
船内に温かいコーヒーやジュース、アルコールドリンクといった飲み物、
それに美味しいマフィンが用意してあり
自由に飲食することが出来ます。
温かいコーヒーは冷えた体にはとても嬉しいです。
イスと机もあるので、スポットに着くまで
そこでゆっくり楽しむのも有りかと思います。
船内にはトイレも設置されているので、水分をとっても安心です。
シュノーケリングスの前には、注意事項や器具の使い方などを
日本語でも説明してくれます。
私は体が冷えてきていたので、海に入るのに最初抵抗ありましたが
入ってみると、思ったほど海の中は冷たくなく耐えられる程度でした。
でも、長時間のシュノーケリングはやはり寒さに堪えきれず、
冬場に行かれる方は、ウェットスーツを着られるのをおすすめします。
海は思ったよりも深いですが、空気の入った胴衣を着ているので、
安心して楽しむことが出来ます。
海の中では、たくさんのきれいな魚やサンゴを見ることが出来ます。
また、ウミガメにも出会うことができました。
ウミガメと一緒に泳げることはあまりないので貴重な体験が出来ました!
寒さに耐えられず早めに上がりましたが、船には温水シャワーがついていて、
冷めた体を温めることが出来ます。これはだいぶ助かりました。
30分程度のシュノーケリングを終え、船が陸地に戻るときに
ビュッフェが用意され、お腹を満たしてくれました。
ビュッフェは特別美味しいというわけではありませんが、
こういったツアーに含まれるビュッフェにしては美味しいと思います。
食べている間に、船内のスクリーンにスタッフの方が撮ってくれた写真が
流されるので、この時に見たうえで、
購入するかどうか決められるといいと思います。
持ち物に大きめのタオル一枚とありますが、海に入ったあとは着替えるところもないので
座る際に敷くフェイスタオルがもう一枚あると便利かと思います。
クルーズの内容やスタッフの方の対応に関しては、
とても満足度の高いツアーで、参加して良かったと思いました!
ただ、私たちの場合、今回予約していた日程が最少人数を下回り
前日に日時変更のお願いを日本のベルトラを管理されているところから言われ、
可能な変更日時を直接ハワイのツアー会社に電話してください、
と言われ(日本からは連絡するにも時差があるので難しいとのことで)、
現地への電話はもちろん英語なので、大変困りました。
結局は、日本のツアー方が(FAXかメールかで)連絡は入れて下さったので
その日の夕方のクルーズから日中のクルーズに
無事変更し参加することができました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/夕方クルーズ(10月~3月) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/18 |
Reviewed by: Japhia, nz
My first luau and it was such fun great food and entertainment I learnt how to do the hula and even got up on stage the chief is so funny too
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Japhia, nz
I suggest getting a deluxe package it's so worth it I went alone and had a great time, staff are very friendly aswell
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| Packages: | Deluxe Pass with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/04 |
Reviewed by: mysticlair
Ocean Joy Snorkel & Sunset Dinner Cruise was worth every penny!!!! As Kamaaina, my husband and I enjoy participating in various so called "tourist" activities. Not everyone who lives in Hawaii has a boat...so activites that offer ocean fun is very appealing. The trip started with a very comfortable pick up and ride aboard a full sized air conditioned bus. The driver was even early for pick-up. Ocean Joy fulfilled our every need from the moment we arrived at the check-in location to the time we departed the boat. The staff were very attentive and informative. The food was plentiful and the bar was flowing. We experienced one of the best views of our local sunset and even got to see a whale breach off the side of the boat. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii and other "Locals" who are looking for new things to do.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Yoshimasa
I participated in this tour for my honeymoon, and I discovered it while I was pondering what marine sports to try in Japan! We departed from the resort area of Ko Olina, and it took about 40 minutes by bus from Waikiki. The view of Oahu's cityscape from the bus was also a highlight. When we arrived at the departure point, there were only a few Japanese people, and most of the participants were foreigners. (I was a bit worried at first, but it turned out to be one of the reasons we enjoyed it.) It really felt like we were in a foreign land rather than a tour with many Japanese participants, and everyone had a great time joking and laughing in a Western style.
Once the cruise started and snorkeling began, everyone was really excited like children, and we were able to enjoy ourselves without feeling embarrassed. While snorkeling, we saw the sun setting on the horizon... such a beautiful scene. It's a sunset that you rarely see in Japan. After the sun went down, we enjoyed a simple buffet and beer for dinner. We ate well as a couple! (laughs) Just when we thought it was over and we were heading back to the marina, something unusual happened. There was a young couple from overseas among the participants, and they seemed to be having a fight, creating a strange atmosphere. On the way back, the boyfriend ended up getting violent with one of the crew members and was restrained, which felt like a scene from a foreign drama... and there were several police waiting on land to take care of the situation. While they were being questioned, everyone was held up for a bit... Despite all that, the crew members were friendly and cheerful, making it a really great tour. I don't think such unusual incidents happen often, so I highly recommend it!
今回は新婚旅行で参加しました、日本にいる時からどんなマリーンスポーツをしようか悩んでた時に発見!
リゾート地のコオリナからの出発、
ワイキキからバスで40分程でしたが、そのバスの中から見るオアフ島の街並みもまた見所でした、出発地に到着すると日本人は数人で外国の方々の方が多かった。(初めは心配でしたが(笑))ですがこれがまた、楽しめた一つの要因ではないかと思います、日本人が多いツアーよりは異国の地に来てる感じはすごくして、さらに欧米スタイルでみんなジョークとか笑いとかには事欠かなかったですね。クルーズがスタートしてシュノーケリングが始まるとみんな本当に子供みたいにはしゃいでいて、僕たちも恥ずかしくもなくはしゃいで楽しむことができました。シュノーケリングをしていると水平線には沈んでいく太陽が…すごく素敵な風景です。日本ではまず見る事の無いサンセットです。日も沈み少しすると簡単なビュッフェとビールを楽しみながらディナー。夫婦でしっかりたべました(笑)そしてそのままマリーナへ戻り終わりと思いきや、実を言うと参加者の中に海外の若いカップルがいて、喧嘩をしたのか変な空気の二人、帰り際にその彼氏の方が船のクルーに暴力を振るい取り押さえられるという珍事、海外ドラマのワンシーン…そして陸にはポリスが数名待ち構えておりそのまま御用となりました、その取り調べ中みんな足止めを食らいましたが…そんなこんなですがクルーの皆さんも気さくで明るくさ楽しませてくれるすごく良いツアーに参加しました。僕達のような珍事が起きることは早々ないと思います、
是非オススメします!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/夕方クルーズ(10月~3月) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/27 |
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