Reviewed by: グアバジュース
The bus was fully booked for departure. It’s quite popular, after all.
At first, it was difficult to find the sea turtles, but thanks to the guide's advice, I was able to see quite a few once I got the hang of it.
As for the main sandbar, it didn’t appear at all because it was out of sync with the low tide. (Even in shallow areas, the water level was about waist-high.)
Since it’s nature, there’s nothing that can be done about it, but I was a bit disappointed because I had imagined something like the pictures.
バスは満席での出発でした。やはり人気ですね。
ウミガメは最初は探すのが難しかったですが、ガイドさんのアドバイスもあり、慣れれば結構たくさん見ることができました。
メインのサンドバーですが、干潮の時間とズレていたのでサンドバーは全く出現しませんでした。(浅いところでも水位は腰の高さほどありました)
自然のことなので仕方ないですが、イメージ写真のようなものを想像していたので、少しがっかりした面もあります。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
This was a great price and filled with fun and adventure! The Captain and his mate were very professional. The crew also had a great eye for the animals in the water whether it was turtles or the extra bonus of the pod of dolphins that the young mate spotted, Our captain even ventured to the pod of dolphins for an add bonus! It was a great boat ride with a great crew. and we seen 12 different turtles he know the spot.
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| Packages: | Buy One & Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: ザック
I participated in the tour starting at 12:00. The snorkeling lasted about an hour. There were four sea turtles swimming, and I was able to see them up close when they surfaced for air. However, it was disappointing to see someone of Asian descent touching the sea turtles at that time. After that, we cruised for about an hour before returning.
12時からのツアーに参加しました。
シュノーケリングは大体1時間程度で行われました。ウミガメが4匹泳いでおり、息継ぎで浮上した際には間近で見る事が出来ました。ただ、その時にアジア系の人がウミガメに触れており、残念でした。そのあと1時間程度クルージングをして戻る流れです。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/07 |
Reviewed by: 神様と女神様
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!
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/03 |
Reviewed by: tak
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!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/02 |
Reviewed by: mhorn
It was supposed to be a guided tour with a Japanese guide, but the bus guide only spoke Japanese for jokes and didn't inform us about when to get off or the order of disembarking, so I almost missed my stop. The boat staff were good, but unfortunately, the weather was bad and it was cold on the ground. It might be better to check the tide times before booking.
日本人ガイド付きとなっていましたが、バスのバスのガイドさんは冗談だけ日本語で帰りは途中で下車し、降りる順番とかも教えてくれなかったので危うく乗り過ごすところでした。船のスタッフさんは良かったですがあいにくの天気で地上は寒かったです。潮の時間を調べて申し込んだ方が良いかもです。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/06 |
Reviewed by: chapi
This is my second time using this service.
Since it was low tide, I was able to see the fish clearly and even encountered a sea turtle, which was lucky.
Thank you, Chieko and Dan!
I will participate again! o(^▽^)o
2度目の利用です
干潮だったので、お魚もハッキリ見れて、海ガメにも遭遇出来て、幸運でした。
チエコさん、ダンさん
ありがとうございました!
また参加させていただきますo(^▽^)o
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/05 |
Reviewed by: T&S
Great trip got to see lots of turtles. The lunch was good and the staff (Mike, Jenner, Ken) were excellent- thank you.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/05 |
Reviewed by: ABCDE
It seems everyone was able to see it, but I couldn't. What a pity!
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念!
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念!
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念!
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念!
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念!
Aloha! Unfortunately, no sea turtle watching... What a disappointment! What a disappointment! What a disappointment! What a disappointment! What a disappointment~~!!!! ABCDE! I hope we can take a two-shot photo with a honu next time.
アロハ! ウミガメウオッチならず。。。。残念!残念!残念!残念!残念〜〜〜!!!!
ABCDE様!次回こそはホヌとツーショット写真取れますように。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Aki
The early morning pickup at 6 AM was a bit tough, but thanks to our guide J's fun stories, I didn't fall asleep in the car, and we arrived at the port in no time.
Since it was the end of September, I was worried about the water temperature, but I was able to rent a wetsuit for $10. The instructions on how to use the snorkeling gear were thorough and easy to understand.
This was my third time on a dolphin swimming tour in Hawaii. Right after we set sail, we encountered about 200 dolphins, and it was over in a flash. The staff also swam with us, which made me feel safe. They also loudly informed us of the direction the dolphin pod was coming from, so we didn't miss anything. Since there were no other boats around, I guess the captain's years of experience helped him find this spot. It seemed that the afternoon tours that day and the next day didn't encounter any dolphins, so we were very lucky.
The snorkeling spot afterward was a place where there were turtles, and I saw more fish than I expected. The staff took a lot of pictures and made an effort to show us marine life, which made it enjoyable. This time, we quickly encountered the dolphins, so we had quite a bit of snorkeling time. It would have been even better if we could have seen more dolphins or had a longer sailing time on the catamaran.
On this dolphin tour, we learned not only about dolphins but also about hula and Hawaiian prayers, making it a very enriching experience.
早朝6時にピックアップで少し辛かったですが、ガイドのJちゃんの楽しいお話で車内で寝てしまう事もなく、あっと言う間に港に着きました。
9月末だったので水温が低いか心配でしたが、$10でウエットスーツを貸し出してもらえました。シュノーケルや等の道具の使い方も丁寧に説明があって分かり易かったです。
ハワイでのイルカと泳ぐツアーは今回が3回目。
今回は出航してすぐに200頭ぐらいのイルカ達会え、あっという間でした。
スタッフさん達も一緒に泳いでくれるので安心です。又、イルカの群れが来ている方向も大きな声で教えてくれるので見逃す事も無かったです。
他のボートが周りにいなかったので、船長さんの長年の経験でこのスポットが分かったのでしょうか。
この日の午後便や次の日の便はイルカ達に会えなかった様で、私達はとても幸運だった様です。
その後のシュノーケルスポットは亀もいる場所で思ったよりも魚が見れました。スタッフの人が沢山写真を撮ってくれたり、海の生き物を見せてくれたり楽しめる様に工夫してくれていました。今回はイルカ達に直ぐに会えたのでシュノーケル時間がかなりありました。もう少しイルカを見たりカタマランでのセーリング時間が長かったらもっと良かったです。
今回のイルカ中学ツアーではイルカの事だけでなくフラやハワイ語でのお祈りなど色々と学べ盛り沢山でした。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/23 |
Reviewed by: ちひろ
The staff was kind and attentive. I got a bit seasick, but I was able to see sea turtles, and it was a lot of fun! 😊
親切、丁寧に対応して頂きました。
波酔いしてしまいましたが、ウミガメも見ることができてとても楽しかったです(^^)
Dear Chihiro, thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour.
In the morning, the tide was low, so the visibility was good, and I believe you were able to see the fish clearly. Toward the end of the tour, we encountered a turtle, and we followed it quite far out, which may have caused you to feel seasick. I apologize for that. Next time, if you take motion sickness medication early, you should be able to enjoy snorkeling more comfortably.
We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much for coming. Mahalo!!
ちひろ様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいいただき、ありがとうございます。
この日の午前中は引き潮でしたので透明度も良く、お魚も綺麗に見ていただけたかと思います。ツアーの最後の方でカメさんに遭遇して、ずーっとカメさんについて行って結構沖の方まで行ってしまいましたので、その時に波酔いになってしまったのかと思います。ごめんなさいね。是非次回は酔い止めを早めに飲んでいただいて参加していただけたら、もっと快適にシュノーケリングを楽しんでいただけるはずです。またお会いできるのをお待ちしております。
本当にお越しいただき、ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/05 |
Reviewed by: ゆーみん
I participated with my sister. I was confident in my physical stamina, so I thought I would be fine, but it was quite tough. Depending on the wave conditions, I think there's a high chance of getting seasick (I took seasickness medication). However, I was able to see several dolphins, which was an incredibly valuable experience! The staff were all cheerful and fun, truly wonderful people. Thank you very much!
妹と参加しました。
体力には自信があったので大丈夫だろうと思ってましたが、かなりきつかったです。
波の状況にもよるのですが、かなりの確率で船酔いすると思います。(船酔いの薬は飲んでました)
でも、何匹もイルカに会うことができてすごく貴重な経験になりました!
スタッフのみなさんも明るく楽しく、本当に良い方ばかりでした。
ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/02 |
Reviewed by: amy
Unfortunately, when I went, it was high tide, so I couldn't see the sandbar and the water level was up to my waist, but it was still incredibly beautiful and moving! When I went snorkeling around the coral reef, we were lucky enough to have a sea turtle come close to us, and we were able to swim together very closely! The staff were also great at creating a fun atmosphere, and on the way back, they played the ukulele and sang for us, making it a truly wonderful memory! I want to go again!
残念ながら私が行った時は満潮でサンドバー見れず腰くらいまで水位がありましたが、それでもとってもきれいで感動しました!
サンゴ礁の周りをシュノーケリングした時も、運良く私達の近くにウミガメが来てくれてとっても近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました!スタッフさん達も盛り上げ上手で帰りは船でウクレレ弾きながら歌ってくれたり、最高に素敵な思い出になりましたっ!また行きたいです!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/20 |
Reviewed by: ホヌさん
I had a great time with a small group. The explanation on how to use the snorkel was thorough, and I didn't encounter any difficulties along the way. I was also satisfied to see turtles up close.
少人数で非常に楽しめました。シュノーケルの使い方の説明も丁寧で途中で困ることもありませんでした。
近くでカメを見ることもでき満足です。
Dear Mr. Hono, thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. I'm glad to hear that you were very satisfied.
On that day, we encountered our first turtle at Keyhole shortly after we started swimming, and a 10-year-old child who participated in the tour found another turtle hiding between the rocks at Sandman's Patch, which was a lot of fun!
I hope you both will consider repeating the tour when you come back to Hawaii. I look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ホヌさん様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。とてもご満足していただけたようで私も嬉しいです。
この日は泳ぎ始めてすぐにキーホールで1匹目のカメさんに遭遇し、またサンドマンズパッチでは岩と岩の間に隠れているようなカメさんをツアーに参加してくれていた10歳のお子様が見つけてくれたりと、とても楽しかったですね!是非またハワイにお越しの際にはお二人でツアーにリピートしていただければと思います。
またお会いできるのをお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/03 |
Reviewed by: つじへい
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。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/19 |
Reviewed by: いのろここ
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。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Scott
This was a great adventure. My wife and I had a wonderful time.
The day started with a bus picking us up from Waikiki to get to Kaneohe Bay. It was short 25 min drive to get there. Once we got off the bus, we headed over to the boat area to join the crew. A tour guide (both Eng and Jpn) was present to walk us through the process the whole time. She walked us through some safety cautions and basic procedures, and the whole crew was very pleasant to be around the whole time.
The boat ride was a few minutes to get to the sandbar. That day, the water was up to our waist. Very refreshing experience to be out in the ocean and have sand to walk on. My wife practiced snorkeling while I walked around, explored, and took pictures. It was a gorgeous sight. Some of the other guests played volleyball in the sand/water, which looked like a lot of fun too.
Soon after, we went back onto the boat and were treated to good ol' barbecue lunch. Cheeseburger, beans, and pineapple. Nothing crazy, but it was nice and filling after an hour of excursion out in the sandbar. We then started traveling to the private reef. During the transit, we were able to witness few turtles and manta rays that swung by to say hi to our boat!
Once we got to the reef, we got basic snorkeling gears and were given about an hour to explore the reef. A little scary at first, but after getting in the ocean, it was a blast. The fishes are not afraid and they come very close to the swimmers. We were lucky enough to catch a turtle while we were swimming too. It was such a beautiful and refreshing experience.
All in all, I definitely recommend the experience to anyone that's visiting Hawaii. For first-timers, it's definitely a beginner friendly experience and you really get a variety of joyous adventures.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/02 |
Reviewed by: erittttan
Swimming with dolphins has always been a dream of ours, and we participated as a couple! Even on the bus heading to the ocean, our guide Minako shared fun stories, which helped us shake off the early morning sleepiness and get excited for the dolphin tour (^ ^).
Once we arrived at the ocean, it was time to board the boat! There was a restroom break after getting off the bus, so we could board the boat with peace of mind.
The crew on the boat was all local, truly Hawaiian ♡ They were cheerful and fun people ♩.
We received a briefing on snorkeling equipment and set sail while searching for dolphins!
When we spotted a pod of dolphins, everyone jumped into the water! During our first entry, we got to meet the dolphins!
To ensure everyone could see the dolphins up close, during the second entry, those who hadn’t seen them swam near the guide, and everyone was able to see the dolphins safely!
The boat ride to the site was smooth in the early morning with no waves, but on the way back, the waves picked up, and we got soaked, haha.
Also, the boat rocked quite a bit, and several people felt nauseous.
Motion sickness medication is a must.
The water is incredibly beautiful, far beyond what you can compare to in Waikiki, and it’s truly healing. The guides were all wonderful people, making this the best tour where we could genuinely enjoy ourselves.
イルカと泳ぐことがずっと夢だった夫婦2人で参加しました!
海に向かうバスの中もガイドのミナコさんが楽しいお話をしてくれて、早朝で眠かったけど、テンションあげてイルカツアーに望めました(^ ^)
海について、いよいよ乗船!
バスを降りてからトイレ休憩もあるので、安心して船に乗れました!
船のクルーは、地元の方ばかりで、まさにハワイアン♡陽気で楽しい方ばかりでした♩
船でシュノーケル道具の説明を受け、
イルカを探しながら航海!
イルカの群れを見つけたら、みんなで海へ!
1回目の入水で、イルカに会えました!
全員がイルカを近くで見れるように
2回目の入水の時、見れなかった人は
ガイドの近くで泳ぎ、無事全員イルカを見ることができました!
行きの船は、早朝で波もないためあまり酔いませんが、帰りは、波も高くなり、びしょびしょになります笑
また、船も大きく揺れるため、何人も気持ち悪くなってました。
酔い止めは必須です。
ワイキキの海とは比べ物にならないくらい綺麗で、癒されます。
ガイドの方もみんなが良い方々で、純粋に楽しめる最高のツアーです。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/02 |
Reviewed by: neige
Unfortunately, I didn't check the low tide times, so I couldn't experience the beach. Next time, I want to make sure to do my research before going.
The BBQ lunch meat we had on the boat was very delicious!! I would love to eat it again!
The staff were very kind and it was great.
残念ながら、干潮時間を調べて行かなかったので砂浜を体験することができませんでした。次回はしっかり調べて行きたいと思います。
船上で食べたBBQランチのお肉がとても美味しかったです!!また食べたいと思いました!
スタッフの方はとても親切で良かったです。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: kai
I had made a reservation for an early morning tour, confirming that the tide would be low at that time. However, due to some trouble, I couldn't participate in the early tour. Thanks to the quick thinking of VELTRA, I was able to join a later morning tour. Although I couldn't walk on the sandbar, I was satisfied to encounter sea turtles.
午前中の早い時間であれば潮が引いていると確認してその時間に合わせて予約を入れていたのですがトラブルがあり早い時間のツアーに参加できませんでした。ベルトラさんの機転で午前の遅い時間のツアーに参加することが出来ました。サンドバーを歩くことはできませんでしたがウミガメと遭遇でき満足です。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/22 |
Reviewed by: ふなばし
Seven years ago, I wanted to participate in the Dolphin University, but I gave up on joining the tour because I thought there was no guarantee of seeing them in the wild. However, I’m glad I took the plunge and signed up this time.
Saki-chan, Nana-chan, and all the staff worked very hard to ensure that everyone could encounter dolphins. Thank you very much. Thanks to them, I was able to see both dolphins and turtles. The dolphins were adorable, and I had a long time with the turtles, which was very healing.
The staff's constant energy also lifted my spirits and made it fun. Thank you so much. It became a wonderful memory.
7年前にイルカ大学に参加したいと思ったけど、相手は自然なので見れる保証が無いと思いツアー参加は諦めていました。
しかし、この度思い切って申し込みして良かったです。
参加した全員がイルカと遭遇出来る様に、さきちゃん、ななちゃん、スタッフの皆様はとても一生懸命でした。ありがとうございました。
お陰様でイルカも亀も見れました。
イルカも可愛かったし、亀との時間は長くとれてとても癒されました。
スタッフの皆様がずっと元気なのが、こちらもテンションがあがって楽しかったです。
本当にありがとうございました。
記念になりました。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: すぅー
The sandbar had water up to my waist to chest due to the tides, but I still enjoyed walking around. It was great to practice snorkeling as well.
For snorkeling, there were many participants, so the instructions were thorough, but the basics were left to the participants, which might not be very enjoyable for those who are inexperienced. When I went snorkeling in other countries, the staff would swim alongside us, so some people might find that aspect disappointing.
サンドバーは潮の関係で腰から胸あたりまで水がありましたが、それでも楽しく歩けました。シュノーケルの練習もできてよかったです。
シュノーケリングは、参加者が多かったせいか、丁寧に説明してくれましたが基本はほったらかしなので、できない人はあまり楽しくないかも。他の国でシュノーケリングをした時は、スタッフがついて泳いでくれたりしたので、人によってはその辺りを残念に思う人もいるかもしれません。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/01 |
Reviewed by: SALLY★
Swimming with dolphins was the purpose of this trip. We participated in the tour despite feeling a bit sleepy from the early morning departure, but on the way, we had a great time listening to Julie, the staff member, who enthusiastically shared many stories about Hawaii and dolphins, making the ride to the port fly by.
Once on board, everyone enjoyed chatting together as the captain, Papa, led the ship out to sea. I was worried about whether we would see dolphins since a storm was approaching, but when we arrived at the dolphin spot, we encountered over 20 dolphins, which really boosted our excitement. After swimming to see the dolphins twice, we moved a bit and saw many small fish. After snorkeling, we enjoyed pork rice balls and snacks on the boat. The pork rice balls after snorkeling were incredibly delicious!
After that, we returned while dancing the hula. From start to finish, it was a very enjoyable and happy time. I definitely want to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.
イルカと泳ぐのが今回の旅行の目的でした。
朝早くの出発で少し眠さもありながらツアーに参加しましたが、道中にスタッフのジュリーさんからテンション高めにハワイやイルカについてのお話を沢山聞けて、すごく楽しく港まであっという間でした。
乗船後もみんなで楽しく会話しながら、船長のパパさんを筆頭に船は出航★
嵐が近づいてきていたのでイルカに会えるか心配していましたが、いざイルカ達のポイントに着くと20頭以上のイルカ達に出会えてテンションが上がりました。2回イルカ達を見るために泳いだ後は、少し移動して小さい魚をたくさん見ました。シュノーケル後は、船上でポークおにぎりやおかしを食べました。シュノーケル後のポークおにぎりはすごく美味しかったです!笑
その後はフラダンスを踊りながらの帰航。初めから最後まで、全てがとても楽しい幸せな時間でした。次にハワイに来る時も、また是非参加したいと思います。
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有難うございました。
楽しんでいただけたとのこと、大変嬉しく思います。
ぜひ次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/28 |
Reviewed by: ゆかりーん
I participated in a dolphin school for the first time on my honeymoon. I thought 5:35 AM might be too early, but surprisingly, it wasn't difficult to wake up. The guide was very energetic, and I had a great time. I learned about the ecology of spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, orcas, and sharks, as well as the differences between mammals and fish, which made me appreciate dolphins even more.
Originally, we were supposed to see turtles as well, but it turned out that the day we participated was the peak day for big waves, so there were a lot of waves, and we couldn't find any dolphins in the first two hours. However, when I dipped my feet in the water from the boat, the splashes felt great, and the scenery was beautiful with clear, transparent water.
In the end, we were able to watch bottlenose dolphins, and I also snorkeled with spinner dolphins and saw many of them three times. Just make sure to bring water! You'll get very thirsty, and we only received juice. The dolphin school is a very positive and high-energy activity. I highly recommend participating!
初めて新婚旅行でイルカ中学に参加しました。
5:35だと朝早いかなと思いましたが、案外起きるのは億劫ではなかったです。
案内してくれる方もハイテンションな方でとっても楽しめました。ハシナガイルカやバンドウイルカ、シャチ、サメなどの生態と哺乳類や魚類の違いも知れて、イルカを知ることの楽しさも知ることができました。
本来は亀も観れる予定でしたが、参加したのは次の日がビッグウェーブのピークの日らしくとても波が沢山あり、最初の2時間は全然イルカが見つかりませんでした。ですが、船から足を出せば水しぶきが体に当たりとても気持ちよく、景色も綺麗で海もとても透明で綺麗でした。
最終的にはバンドウイルカもウォッチングできましたし、ハシナガイルカもシュノーケリングして3回も沢山見れました。
ただ、お水は絶対もってくださいね!
喉がとっても乾きますし、ジュースしかもらえませんでした。
イルカ中学はとても前向きにハイテンションで楽しめるアクティビティです。
是非ご参加下さい!!
Thank you for participating.
I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Iruka Office Chihiro
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。
ぜひ次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Iruka Office Chihiro
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/01 |
Reviewed by: 専務だよー
It was the best tour I've ever participated in. There were only the two of us Japanese, and the rest were foreigners, but there were so many fish, and it was my first experience swimming so close to a sea turtle. It was an emotional moment after visiting Hawaii so many times.
今までの参加したツアーの中で最高のツアーでした。
日本人は私たち二人で後は外人ばかりでしたが、魚が沢山いたうえに、ウミガメとあんなに近くで一緒に泳げたのは、初めての経験でした。
渡ハ何十回めにしての感動ものでした。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Oatmeal
Best thing I did in Hawaii. Crew were amazing! Cornbin was my favourite (dude with the shredded 6 pack and sweet smile). The perfect way to see some beautiful turtles. Also great opportunity to sale the crystal clear waters. 10/10.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Anna Fontanilla
The “booze cruise” as we called it(bachelorette party) definitely was amazing! The bride enjoyed it most(out of all the other activities we did that weekend) and that’s all that mattered. The boat crew were surprisingly interactive during our activities and even joined in our sandbar volleyball match. So much laughs and the scenery/water/weather was breath taking. Although we are from Maui and experience a lot of boating and time in the water, to the crew that worked September 29th, 2018(I didn’t get names) YOU ALL WERE FABULOUS!! Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Denise
Great boat and friendly crew, relaxing morning and turtles easily spotted. Highly recommended
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: dragon
I made a huge mistake during the reservation stage. I intended to book for the day before my return flight, and we excitedly gathered at the meeting place with six people. However, the guide told us, "Your reservation is for tomorrow!" Upon checking, it turned out that we had actually booked for the day of our return flight. Since we might not make it to our flight after participating in the tour tomorrow, I asked if there was anything that could be done, but unfortunately, both the middle school and university tours were fully booked, and cancellations would not be refundable if made less than 24 hours in advance. With six people, that was quite a hefty amount.
The guide said, "I'll contact the office and get back to you." So, we enjoyed a different schedule that day. In the afternoon, I was able to get in touch with the office. They kindly suggested that if we came to the meeting place to prepare for our return, they would load our luggage onto the bus and drop us off at a hotel just before the airport after the tour ended, as it would take too long to go back to Honolulu and then to the airport. From there, we could easily take a taxi to the airport, which was a wonderful proposal.
It was a last-minute solution, but thanks to this, it turned into an unforgettable and amazing tour. I appreciate the office's response. Also, the guide Jerry's sense of humor and looks during the bus ride to the port were fantastic. The hour-long journey was so enjoyable that it felt like we were at the main event.
予約段階で大失敗してしまいました。
と言うのは、帰国日の前日の申し込みのつもりで6名揃って張り切って集合場所に。
ところがガイドさんに「明日のご予約日になってますよ!」って言われて確認すると、なんと明日の帰国日の予約になっていました。
明日はツアーに参加してからではフライトの時間に間に合わない事もあるので、なんとかならないかとお願いしましたがあいにく中学も大学も満席でキャンセルするにも24時間前からは返金できなくなるとの事。
6名分ですから相当厳しい金額。
ガイドさんが「事務所に連絡してお返事を連絡します。」と言う事で、その日は別なスケジュールを組み楽しみました。
午後になり事務所の方と連絡が取れました。
なんと帰国の準備をして集合場所に来て頂ければトランクなどバスに積み込みツアー終了次第、ホノルルまで戻ってからでは空港まで移動するのでは時間がかかりすぎるので空港手前のホテルに降ろしてくれる。
そこからタクシーで空港まで向えば十分間に合うでしょうとの嬉しいご提案。
土壇場でギリギリの遂行でしたが、おかげさまで思い出に残るサイコーのツアーになりました。
事務局様のご対応に感謝致します。
また、港までの向かうバスの中でのガイドのジェリーさんのトークセンスとルックスもサイコー。
約1時間の移動中楽しすぎてどっちがメインイベントだろうと言う感じ。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/28 |
Reviewed by: sasuke miki
The contrast of blue, the mysterious experience of standing in the sea, and encountering many sea turtles made for a truly wonderful experience. The crew was very attentive to ensure that all participants enjoyed themselves, which was great. Thank you! The hamburgers were juicy and very delicious. Although the boat goes out to sea, it hardly sways, so even for someone like me who gets seasick easily, it was fine. At the snorkeling spot, there were many colorful fish, and I felt it was a highly satisfying tour. I think you will definitely get sunburned, so sunscreen is a must! I forgot to apply it on my calves and ended up very red, haha. For those participating, be careful with your calves and the tops of your feet. That said, I’m really glad I participated. I highly recommend this tour.
青のコントラスト、海の中に立っている不思議な体験、海ガメさんにもたくさん出会えてとても素晴らしい体験ができました。^ ^クルーの皆さんも参加者全員が楽しめるようにとても気を配ってくれたので、とても良かったです。ありがとうございました!ハンバーガーもジューシーでとても美味しかったです。船から沖に進みますがほとんど揺れることもないので酔いやすい私でも大丈夫でした。シュノーケリングのポイントではカラフルなお魚もたくさんいて満足度の高いツアーだと感じました。日焼けは多分とてもすると思いますので日焼け止めは必須です!私はふくらはぎに塗り忘れて真っ赤になりました笑笑 参加される方、ふくらはぎと足の甲要注意です。とはいえ、参加して本当に良かったです。おススメのツアーです。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
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Thank you very much for joining our tour for the second time, Chapi! During low tide, the water clarity improves, allowing us to see the fish beautifully! It was great that you finally got to meet a turtle towards the end of the tour. You all swam quite far out with the turtle, and everyone did an amazing job swimming until the very end. You were all very skilled! I hope to see you both again for a third visit when you come back to Hawaii. Thank you again for joining us. Mahalo!!
chapi様、この度は2回目のリピートでツアーにお越しいただき、本当にありがとうございます。引き潮の時は透明度も上がりますので、とてもお魚達が綺麗に見えるんですよ!ツアー最後の方では念願のカメさんにも会えて良かったですね。カメさんと一緒に結構沖まで泳いでしまいましたが、皆様本当に最後まで頑張って泳いでくださいました。お上手でしたよ!是非またハワイにお越しの際には、3回目のリピートでお二人にお会いできればいいなあと思っております。
本当にお越しいただきありがとうございました。Mahalo!!