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The group felt fortunate that besides seeing the Spinner Dolphins, the Bottle Nose Dolphins came so close to the boat, a number of the guys had the urge to get in the water with them. One took videos of this rare occurrence and showed it to friends on the island. The meeting with 3-4 sea turtles were scarey but awesome to see while snorkeling.
The only disappointment was that we lost time and had to cut the snorkeling short and didn't get to use the water slide. It was probably due to the sacrifice of time spent with the dolphins which was fine (changed the outcome of the adventure but not a bad thing).
The purpose of this trip was different, but while browsing the internet, I couldn't help but want to meet dolphins and sea turtles, which made choosing options within my limited time quite difficult.
I had been to Sea Life Park before, and since they offer activities where you can interact and play with dolphins, I thought that might be nice. I also considered scuba diving in the waters of Hawaii since I have diving experience...
I decided on Dolphin & You because, after looking at their website, it seemed like a very eco-friendly tour that was gentle on both people and nature.
It was a great choice!! It felt almost like a waste to go alone. I got to meet dolphins and encountered sea turtles. I didn't realize it at the time, but in the experience DVD I purchased, I discovered a sea turtle snuggling up next to the boat during the final photo session. My camera captured close-ups of the sea turtles and underwater shots of me looking graceful like a mermaid, taken by the accompanying photographer and local boys. I also learned hula while wearing a pareo and enjoyed delicious burgers—everything was perfect.
The most impressive part was the excellent service and thoughtfulness of all the staff. Since it was an early morning trip, we were able to make effective use of our time, and it was a day of complete satisfaction.
Even though the memories of the trip are fading, my passion for dolphins has not cooled down. I absolutely recommend it!
今回の旅の目的は他にあったのですが、ネットを見ているうちに、どうしてもイルカや海亀に会いたくなり、限られた時間でのオプション選びに迷いました。
シーライフパークは前に行ったことがあり、イルカとふれあい、遊べるアクティビティーというのでそれもいいかなとか、ダイビング経験があるので、ハワイの海でのスキューバダイビングにしようかとか・・・
ドルフィン＆ユーに決めたのは、ホームページを見て、とてもエコロジーで人にも自然にも優しいツアーのように思えたからです。
大正解！！
一人参加がもったいないくらい。イルカにも出会えたし、海亀にも遭遇。そのときには気づかなかったけど、購入した体験DVDには最後の記念撮影の船の傍らにしっかり寄り添う海亀ちゃんを発見。持参したカメラには、同行のカメラマンやロコボーイが撮ってくれた、海亀の接写、水中での私の姿が人魚のように華麗に。
パレオをつけてフラも習い、おいしいバーガーもいただき、いうことなし。
一番の感激はスタッフ全員のの対応のよさと、思いやりです。
早朝の便だったので、時間も有効に使え、なにもかも大満足の一日でした。
旅の思いでが薄れるのに、いまだイルカ熱はさめません。絶対おすすめです！
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I couldn't swim with the dolphins. To be honest, wild dolphins move quickly.
You can see dolphins from the boat. They're cute.
I felt it was a bit of an exaggeration, but I'm satisfied.
イルカとは泳げませんでした。
って言うか、野生のイルカは動きが早い。
船からイルカは見ることが出来ます。かわいいです。
少し誇大広告の気もしました。でも満足です。
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They took us to a great snorkeling spot off of Electric Beach, the captain took us to see a pod of dolphins too!
After a quick safety briefing, we headed out from Ko Olina into the cerulean waters of the Pacific with nothing but a sunny cloudless sky above us. I immediately made my way to the bow of the boat so I could have a totally unobstructed view of the western coast of Oahu and the feeling of the ocean mist as it sprayed on us felt divine!
Soon after we hit the open water, the captain informed us that a pod of Hawaiian spinner had been spotted a little ways up the coast, so before we went snorkeling, our we all got to see these dolphins in action.
Spinner dolphins are actually nocturnal creatures, so they go out into deeper waters during the evening to hunt and eat, and then they come back into the shallower coastal waters during the day to relax. It is so cute watching the babies jump and frolic as the adult spinners took it easy in the water. They came right next to
This time, we participated as a family of four. We were able to see whales, and as the tour name suggests, we got to swim with dolphins. I was impressed by the staff's service, as they even caught a sea turtle and showed it to us up close. Their effort to make sure we had a good time was evident. My son was thrilled and excited. My wife and daughter suffered from seasickness, but it seems they still enjoyed the fun atmosphere. I want to thank everyone, including the captain. When I signed up, the cost felt a bit high, but after participating, I think it was reasonable for what we experienced.
今回は家族４人で参加しました。鯨も見れたし、ツァー名どおりイルカと泳ぐことができました。また、ウミガメを捕まえてすぐそばで見せてくれたりと、スタッフのサービスに感激しました。楽しんでもらおうとしている気持ちが伝わってきました。息子は感激して興奮していました。妻と娘は船酔いで悲惨でしたが、それでも楽しい雰囲気は充分味わえたようです。船長さんをはじめ、皆さんにお礼を言いたいです。費用は、申し込むときは少し高額な気がしましたが、参加してみると内容的には妥当であったと思います。
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On December 12th, I participated with my husband and two daughters, making it a group of four. I apologize for the late posting. I got a bit delayed due to the year-end hustle and bustle...
On the day, the weather was cloudy and a little chilly, but we were able to see the dolphins perfectly. Swimming with the dolphins... my 8-year-old daughter kept saying, "Wow! I'm swimming with dolphins!!" while still wearing her snorkel. The dolphins seemed to enjoy our daughter's excitement, and we got to spend a lot of time with them. It was truly a fun and healing experience. During our stay in Hawaii, my daughters kept saying, "I want to see dolphins!" every day, and even after returning to Japan, my 17-year-old daughter said, "Swimming with dolphins was the most fun!" We definitely want to participate again on our next trip to Hawaii!! My husband, who is a surfer, was left behind at Makaha...
Lastly, I want to thank Yuriko, the captain, Peachan, Kai, Jasmine, Adam, and all the staff for their great care. Thank you very much!!
12月12日、主人と2人の娘と4人で参加しました。書き込み遅くなってすみません。年末のごたごたでついつい遅くなってしまいました・・・。
当日、お天気は曇りで少し肌寒かったのですがイルカちゃんにはバッチリ会うことが出来ました。イルカと一緒に泳いで・・・8歳になる下の娘なんかはシュノーケルをくわえたまんま｢スゴーイ！イルカと泳いでる~！！｣の連発。イルカに夢中の我が家の娘に合せてくれたのか、イルカとの時間をたくさん取ってもらえました。本当に楽しかったし、癒される体験でした。その後のハワイ滞在中も「イルカ行きたい！」と毎日言われ、日本に帰ってからも「イルカが一番楽しかった！」と、17歳の上の娘も言っています。次回のハワイも是非参加させていただきます！！サーファーの主人はマカハに置き去りにして・・・。
最後になりましたが、ユリ子さん、キャプテン、ピーチャン、カイ、ジャスミン、アダム、スタッフの皆さん大変お世話になりました。ありがとうございました！！
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