Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き二人組
Two years ago, I participated in a program at a junior high school and swam with dolphins. I wanted to experience that happiness again, so I joined this time. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet any dolphins, but I was moved to see whales and turtles. I even got to see the spouts of several whales from a distance! And as expected from a university, Mr. Takao's passionate lecture and the meaningful movements in the dance were rich in content, conveying a love for Hawaii that captivated me. Thank you very much. I would love to participate again! (*^^*)
2年前に中学の方で参加しイルカと泳ぎました。その時の幸せ感を味わいたく今回参加させていただきました。残念ながらイルカには会えなかったけれど、クジラや亀に会えて感動しました。少し遠くですがクジラの潮吹きもみられました。それも何頭も…!そしてさすが大学、Mr.Takaoの熱のこもった講義?や、ひとうひとつの動作に意味を感じるダンス等も内容が濃く、Hawaii愛が伝わり聴きいってしまいました。ありがとうございました。また、是非参加させていただきます(*^^*)
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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: | 2018/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/25 |
Reviewed by: 猫田にゃー
Only my family participated on the day. I thought we would go to Hanauma Bay with a larger group, but it seems there were only about two groups at a time. We got into the car of our instructor (who was Japanese) and headed to Hanauma Bay. The water was cold, and it took some determination to get in. I think it's better to borrow a wetsuit if you can. The rocks can be surprisingly dangerous. It was really great to have an experienced instructor with us. They taught us how to use the snorkel and fins, stayed close to my 9-year-old daughter who isn't very confident in swimming, and guided us along a relatively safe route despite the rocky and hazardous conditions underwater. We were even able to see turtles.
当日参加メンバーは私の家族のみ。私はもっと大人数でハナウマ湾に行くのかと思っていましたが一回に2組ぐらいらしいです。
インストラクタ(日本人)の車に乗り込んでハナウマ湾へ。
海が冷たくて、入るのに気合が必要でした。ウエットスーツを借りられるなら借りたほうが良いと思います。岩も案外危険です。
ベテランインストラクタがついていていただけたのは本当に良かったです。
スノーケルやフィンの使い方を教えてくれたり、あまり泳ぎの得意ではない9歳の娘につきっきりでいてくれたり、海の中は岩がゴツゴツして危険なのですが、比較的安全なルートを案内してくれたりと、至れり尽くせりの内容でした。亀も見ることができました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Steve M
I was treated excellently and had an absolutely wonderful time. The divers made sure I had a close-up experience with all the marine life. The only thing they could add in the advertisement is to tell clients to arrive wearing swimwear, there are no change rooms on the boat.
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| Packages: | Original Package: Underwater Scooter Adventure with Pick-up from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/30 |
Reviewed by: 華ちゃん
The guide who showed us around was enjoyable and great. We were able to see a sea turtle, even if just a little, and snorkeling was fun. Even though I'm not a strong swimmer, I felt safe participating. We went as a family, but my kindergarten-aged grandchild was shivering and crying because of the low temperature. I think it's important to choose the right season for small children.
案内してくださったガイドの方が楽しくてよかったです。ウミガメは少しだけですが見えたし、シュノーケリングも楽しく、泳ぎが得意ではない私も安心して参加できました。家族で行きましたが、幼稚園児の孫は気温が低く、寒さに震えて泣いてしまいました。小さな子どもには季節を選ぶ必要があると思いました。
Aloha!!
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. We will continue to strive to provide better tours, taking into account your child's cold weather preparations as a future consideration.
There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! 華ちゃん様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
お子様の防寒対策なども今後の課題として、より良いツアーをご提供出来るよう努めてまいります。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2017年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/07 |
Reviewed by: たーー
There is a shuttle service to the hotel (depending on the hotel), and since we were able to return to the hotel by noon, we could plan different activities for the afternoon, making it an efficient and enjoyable experience. We were able to see many sea turtles, and the ocean was very beautiful, so I would like to go again. The only downside was that after getting out of the water, my body was still cold despite drying off with a towel, and the air conditioning on the return bus was too strong, making it very cold (though this may vary by person). I think it's better to prepare warm clothing that can get wet.
宿泊先のホテルまで送迎あり(ホテルによる)、昼にはまたホテルに戻って来れたので、午後はまた違う予定を組めたので、効率よく楽しめた。
ウミガメもたくさん見ることができて、海もとても綺麗で、また行きたいと思います。
唯一、海に入った後体はタオルで拭くくらいで冷えているのに、帰りのバスが冷房効き過ぎていてとても寒かったので(個人差あると思いますが)、防寒具や濡れても良い温かい服は自分で準備をしておいた方が良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
First time to go snorkeling. We had a great time. Guides were excellent and good teachers. Took us on a route Around the bay We saw 3 turtles and too many different fish to count. Great trip. I would recommend this service.
Thanks Sarah, glad you had fun. Hope we see you again.
Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/29 |
Reviewed by: みさこ
I participated on Christmas Day. It was a tour that included only beach items and lunch, but I was able to rent a bicycle on-site and also visit Lanikai Beach.
It seems you can also bike to Kailua town, but I was told that there are no shops open on Christmas, so I fully enjoyed the beach.
There was enough time to enjoy just the beach.
There were many Japanese staff members, and they kindly helped me with anything I didn't understand, which was very helpful.
クリスマス当日に参加しました。ビーチアイテムとランチのみ付いているツアーでしたが、現地で追加で自転車をお借りしてラニカイビーチにも行くことができました。
自転車でカイルアの街にいくこともできるようですが、クリスマスに開いているお店は無いということだったので、ビーチを満喫しました。
ビーチだけ満喫するには十分な時間でした。
日本人スタッフの方がたくさんいらっしゃって、分からないことは丁寧に教えていただけたのでとても助かりました。
Dear Misako,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your comments. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed Kailua Beach, especially during Christmas when many shops were closed. We hope that next time you visit, you will also enjoy Kailua Town.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Kailua Beach Adventures Staff
みさこ様
ツアーにご参加及びコメントのご記入ありがとうございました。
クリスマスということでたくさんのお店が閉まっておる中、カイルアビーチを満喫して頂いたようで、とても嬉しく思います。
次回いらっしゃる際は、カイルアタウンも楽しんで頂けると幸いです。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございました。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(ビーチアイテムレンタル+ランチ付き) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Dan & Kay Wilder
Fun, Professional & Knowledgeable Crew. New, clean, well maintained boat. They go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time! We saw turtles and whales. One of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/28 |
Reviewed by: あんぱん
This was my first time in Hawaii for our honeymoon! We decided to join this tour because we wanted to see dolphins in the beautiful ocean. The day before, there was heavy rain, so I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be clear skies. We took an early morning bus to the port, and when we boarded the boat, the staff warmly welcomed us. The staff maintained a cheerful atmosphere and treated us with care from start to finish. We traveled by boat for about 45 minutes, and during that time, we were able to see a whale spouting! (By the way, on the way back, we also saw its tail.)
As for the dolphins, I was a bit anxious that we might not encounter them since we were dealing with nature, but we were able to see them underwater! (Interestingly, it seems that there were no sightings for the three days leading up to our participation.) Although we didn't see them up close like in an aquarium, I was moved to encounter wild dolphins! After that, we split into activities and snorkeling. I experienced snorkeling, and I was able to see many fish up close as well. On the way back, we had a fun time dancing hula with the staff. It became a wonderful memory of our once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon!
今回ハネムーンで初めてハワイにやってきました!綺麗な海でイルカがみたいということでこのツアーへの参加を決めました。前日は大雨で果たして天気は大丈夫かなと心配しましたが快晴でした。早朝バスに乗って港へ着き、船に乗船するとスタッフが明るく迎えてくれました。スタッフの皆さんは最初から最後まで明るい雰囲気で丁寧にもてなしてくれます。45分くらい船で移動しましたがその途中でクジラの潮吹きもみるとこができました!(ちなみに帰りは尾びれもみることができました)
そして肝心のイルカですが、自然が相手なので出会えないかもと不安もありましたが、水中でも見ることできました!(ちなみに参加日までの3日間は出会えなかったみたいです)水族館みたいに近距離でみれたわけではありませんが野生のイルカに出会えたのには感動しました!その後はアクティビティとシュノーケルに分かれました。シュノーケルを体験しましたがこちらもたくさんの魚を真近で見ることができました。帰りにはスタッフさんとフラで盛り上がったりと楽しいひと時でした。たった一度のハネムーンの良い思い出になりました!
Aloha!! Anpan-san,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! あんぱん様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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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: | 2017/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Kim McMillian
This was a great experience. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and friendly. I was having problems swimming in the choppy water and one of the girls stuck by me, made sure I was ok and also made sure I was able to see the dolphins.
My son and grandson loved seeing the turtles and the kayak.
Thank you for a wonderful time. We highly recommend this excursion with this company. They’re outstanding!
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| Packages: | Morning Cruise (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/26 |
Reviewed by: k family
We participated as a family, and thanks to the very kind and attentive support from the two of you, we were able to enjoy a wonderful half day, for which we are grateful (๑>◡<๑). We were lucky enough to see turtles, which made us happy♬. I highly recommend it!!!
家族で参加致しましたが、大変親切でご丁寧なお二人のサポートのお陰で、楽しい半日を過ごすことができ感謝しております(๑>◡<๑)
運良くカメも見ることができhappyでした♬
おススメです!!!
Dear K family, thank you for visiting with your family of five. Everyone did wonderfully. I'm glad you got to see the cute turtles at Hanauma Bay. If you have the opportunity, I would be delighted if you could all come back again. I am always here waiting for you. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
K family様、この度は5人familyでお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。皆様とてもお上手でしたよ。ハナウマ湾の可愛いカメにも会えて良かったですね。また機会がありましたら、皆さんでリピートしていただけましたら嬉しいです。いつでも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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/27 |
Reviewed by: せいやんこ
Swimming with two sea turtles was amazing!
There were so many beautiful fish, and the scenery was fantastic.
I think it’s better to take motion sickness medication just in case you might get seasick.
Wearing a wetsuit provides buoyancy and keeps you warm, so I recommend borrowing one.
The tour guides were very kind, making it the best tour ever.
At first, when I was swimming away from my son, they helped bring me back to him, so thank you for that.
Holding hands with my son while swimming with the sea turtles became a lifelong memory. Also, when I got seasick, it was really reassuring to swim back to shore together.
Thank you very much.
It was the best tour. You should definitely try it!
海亀と2ひきもあえて最高だった(^^)(^^)
海亀と2回もあえて、最高でした。
綺麗な魚がいっぱいいてとても良い景色でした
波酔いをするかもしれないので酔い止めを飲んで言ったほうがいいと思います。
ウエットスーツを着てると浮力もあるしあたたかいので借りた方がいいと思います。
ツアーの人もとても優しくて最高のツアーでした。
最初、息子と離れて泳いでいたら、息子のところまで、連れて行ってくれてありがとうございました。
息子と手を繋いで海亀と泳いだことは一生の思い出になりました。また、波酔いをしてしまったら、岸まで一緒に泳いで頂き本当に心強かったです。
ありがとうございました。
最高のツアーです。是非行ってみて下さい。
Dear Seiyanko, thank you for joining our tour with your family. The sea conditions were great that day, and we all had a wonderful time swimming out into the ocean. It was so much fun swimming with the turtles and encountering schools of giant trevally! We would be thrilled if you all could join us again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
せいやんこ様、この度はご家族で私達のツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。この日はとても海の状態も良く、みんなで沖の方までいっぱい泳いだ日でしたね。澄んだ青い水の中で亀と一緒に泳いだり、ギンガメアジの群れにも遭遇出来たり、楽しかったですね!!是非またみなさんでリピートしていただければ嬉しいです。
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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/22 |
Reviewed by: たんたん
In the distance, I could see what looked like the tail of a whale and the shadow of a sea turtle, but in the end, there were no dolphins at all.
Along the way, I snorkeled for about an hour, but I didn't see any fish in areas that weren't particularly beautiful, like the coral reefs. When I participated in snorkeling tours in other countries, I had experiences where I saw very beautiful coral reefs and tropical fish, so if we weren't going to see dolphins, I wished we could at least stop at a spot where we could expect to see more tropical fish. Just looking at the white sand underwater quickly bored my child, and when we returned to the boat, it was cold.
One positive point was that the staff were very cheerful, dancing the hula and letting us ride in canoes.
I understand that these things can happen when dealing with nature, but I was disappointed that I invested a whole day, starting with a 5 AM gathering, for such a rare day in Hawaii.
By the way, as an apology for the group that didn't see dolphins, they said the next participation fee would be discounted by $20. However, since there's no guarantee that the same thing won't happen again, I won't participate anymore.
はるかかなたにクジラのしっぽと海亀が泳ぐ影らしきものが見られたのですが、結局イルカは姿すらなかったです・・。
途中、1時間ほど、シュノーケルをしたのですが、サンゴ礁など特に綺麗でないところで、魚も見られず・・。他国でシュノーケルツアーに参加した際は
とてもきれいなサンゴ礁と熱帯魚が見られた経験があるので、イルカも見られないならば、せめてもっと熱帯魚などが期待できるスポットで停泊してくれてもと思いました・・。海中の白い砂をみるだけで子供もすぐ飽きて、すぐに舟にひきあげたら今度は寒いと・・。
一つ良かった点は、スタッフの皆さんがとても陽気で、フラダンスを踊ってくださったり、カヌーに乗せてくれたりしました。
自然相手なのでこういうこともあるかとは思うのですが、貴重なハワイの1日を朝5時代に集合して一日投資したのにと残念でした。
ちなみに、イルカを見れなかったグループへのおわびとしては、次回参加代金が20ドルにディスカウントされるのだそうです。
同じことが2度ないとも限らないので、もう参加はしませんが。
Aloha, thank you for participating in Dolphin University. We apologize for not being able to provide a tour that met your expectations due to unfavorable conditions with the ocean and wildlife. As you mentioned, a retry for Dolphin University will be $20 per person, but if you consider Dolphin Junior High, a retry is free of charge. We would be grateful if you could consider participating again if the opportunity arises. We sincerely apologize for not being able to provide you with a memorable experience on our tour.
Aloha, この度はイルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました。海や生き物のコンディションが芳しくなく、ご期待に沿うツアーを実現することが出来ず申し訳ございません。ご記載頂いた通り、イルカ大学へのリトライはお一人当たり$20となりますが、イルカ中学でしたら無料でリトライが可能ですので、もしまた機会があれば是非参加をご検討いただければ幸いです。弊社ツアーにて思い出に残る良いお時間をお過ごしいただくことが出来なかったこと、重ねてお詫び申し上げます。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Anony
Divers friendly but little instruction or guidance given. Lot of waiting around and too many people on boat for number of scooters and divers, reduce sizes for more enjoyable experience. Also suggest providing one digital photo in price of ticket at least as waste if going to effort of taking them if not emailing to parties. Expect to wait around both at office, on shuttle and boat.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Indranil
We both cannot swim but dan and Jan made us so comfortable that we forgot our worries and went for it. They gave us a lesson before the activity and it helped us a lot. During the activity, Dan was always there.. literally holding my wife's hand through out so that she doesnot panic. We had a beautiful experience to remember. Highly recommend Dan and Jan.
Thanks guys, glad you had a good time. Hope we see you again. Dan and Jan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/21 |
Reviewed by: ゆーみ
I chose a small group activity since my mother can't swim. The instructor, Dan, held my mother's hand the whole time to reassure her, and she was overjoyed, saying she never thought the day would come when she could go snorkeling! She mentioned that she wants to go snorkeling again on our next trip. Thank you so much, Dan! 😊
泳げない母と一緒と言うことで、少人数のものを選びました。インストラクターのダンさんが、ずっと母の手を握り安心させてくれたとのことで、まさかシュノーケルができる日が来ると思っていなかった!!と大喜びでした。次回も旅行に行ったらシュノーケリングしたいと言っていました。ダンさん本当にどうもありがとうございました^^
Dear Yumi, thank you very much for participating in the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. It seems you had a wonderful time, and Dan is very pleased as well. Your mother did a great job, so I'm sure the turtles came to visit you. If you have the opportunity, please join us for another tour. We are always waiting for you.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ゆーみ様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。とても楽しんでいただけた様で,ダンも大変喜んでおります。お母様も頑張ってくださいましたので、きっと亀も会いに来てくれたのですね。また機会がありましたら、ぜひまたツアーに来てくださいね。いつでも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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/01 |
Reviewed by: ウミガメ
Perhaps because it was the rainy season, the sandbar had water up to my waist. However, the weather was nice, and the sea and sky were beautiful! I was able to see many beautiful coral reefs while snorkeling, and I even encountered a sea turtle, which made for great memories. Be careful on the way back, as you might get cold from being wet. I definitely want to go again! ^ ^
雨季だったためか、サンドバーでも腰の高さまで水がありました。
でも、天気がよかったので海と空が綺麗で素敵でした!!!
シュノーケリングで綺麗なサンゴ礁をたくさん見れましたし、ウミガメにも会えていい思い出になりました。
帰りは体が濡れて寒くなるので注意です。
また行きたいと思いました^ ^
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for joining us. The blue sky and sea in winter are truly exceptional, aren't they? We all sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。冬の空と海の青さは格別ですよね!!またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/29 |
Reviewed by: ハワイナンバーワン‼️
Riding the underwater scooter, there was fish food attached. It was so much fun as fish came right in front of me to eat the food, and they even splashed around. Since it was mid-November, it was cold when I got out of the water. I draped a bath towel over my shoulders to keep warm. Still, I was able to go snorkeling again, and since I brought food with me, the fish came close, which was interesting. If I were to be picky, I wish there had been more colorful fish.
水中スクーターに乗ると魚の餌が取り付けてありました。目の前に魚がいっぱい餌を食べに来て手を叩いたりしてくれるのでとても楽しかったです。
11月の中旬だったので海から出てくると寒かったです。肩からバスタオルを掛けて寒さを防ぎました。
それでもシュノーケリングをさせてもらえたので再び海の中へ。餌を持って入れたので魚が寄って来てくれるので面白かったです。贅沢を言えばカラフルな魚がいてくれれば良かったかなぁと思いました。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定秋キャンペーン】おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/16 |
Reviewed by: まゆきんす
I participated in a tour early in the morning. Meeting at 5 AM in front of the hotel was tough, but I was very happy to meet many dolphin instructors!
Due to high waves that day, I couldn't meet the turtle professor, but I want to try again next time!!
朝早くからのツアーで参加しました。
ホテル前に5時集合は辛かったけど、たくさんのイルカ先生に会えてとても嬉しかったです!
その日は高波の影響もり、カメ教授にお会いすることができませんでしたが、次回またリベンジしたいです!!
Aloha!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin School this time! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your precious time with the wild dolphins. When you come to Hawaii again, please be sure to visit Dolphin School and University once more, and this time, make sure to meet Professor Turtle! MAHALO!!
Aloha!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加頂きありがとうございました!野生のイルカ先生との貴重な時間をお楽しみいただけたようで何よりです。またハワイにいらした際には是非再度イルカ中学・大学にもお越しいただき、次こそはカメ教授に会いに来てくださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 【ハネムーナー限定キャンペーン】07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/29 |
Reviewed by: つやん
The bus on the way there was too cold due to the air conditioning, which was a downside, but I felt relieved when I got off the bus and felt the warmth of the sun. On the way to the sandbar by boat, I encountered a sea turtle. There were fewer sea turtles that day, but I was happy to see them popping their heads out of the water and swimming! When we arrived at the sandbar, the water level was a bit high, and I was submerged up to my waist, but the color of the sea was so beautiful!! I took a lot of pictures. The snorkeling time was shorter than I expected. Everyone was getting hungry, so it was lunchtime. We had sandwiches, chips, and tea. Looking at the photos after returning to Japan, the color of the sea at the sandbar is even more wonderful!!
行きのバスの中は冷房がきき過ぎていて寒かったのが難点でしたがバスから降りて日差しの暖かさにホッとしました。ボートでサンドバーへ行く途中、ウミガメさんに出会いました。その日はウミガメさんは少なめでしたが水面から顔を出したり泳いでいる姿を見ることができて嬉しかったです!サンドバーに着くと水位が高めで腰まで浸かりましたが海の色がとても綺麗!!沢山写真を撮りました。シュノーケルの時間は思ったより短めです。お腹も空いてきて皆さんでランチタイム。サンドイッチとチップス、紅茶を頂きました。日本に帰ってきて写真を見るとサンドバーでの海の色は一段と素晴らしいです!!
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/11 |
Reviewed by: ヒナコ
I participated with my 6-year-old child, but swimming with the dolphins was quite a challenge, so my spouse and I took turns. The activity slide looked fun, and it was great to see everyone enjoying it.
It was mid-December, and I heard it was cold even with a wetsuit, so I brought a winter rash guard just in case and wore diving shorts underneath, which kept me warm.
We were able to see about 10 dolphins up close! During snorkeling, we encountered about 3 dolphins, and I was very satisfied! I was also glad to see a sea turtle from the boat.
I think it can depend on the weather, but unlike other tours, it was great to have an eco-friendly and authentic experience. Thank you!
6歳の子供と参加しましたが、
イルカと泳ぐのはハードル高くて、
夫婦で交換ずつ参加しました。
アクティビティの滑り台は、
楽しそうにやっており良かったです。
12月半ばでしたが、ウェットスーツでも寒いとの事で、
念のために持参した冬用ラッシュガードと、
ダイビング用の短パンをインナーにしたら、
寒くなかったです。
イルカさんは、群れで10頭くらいに間近で逢えました!
シュノーケリングの時も、3頭くらいに逢えて、
大満足でした!
ウミガメにも船の上から逢えてよかったです。
天候にも左右されると思いますが、
他のツアーさんと違って、エコで本格的なツアーでよかったです。
ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: calo0413
I was able to see wild dolphins for the first time. Since we wore jackets with buoyancy aids, some people may get seasick. Unfortunately, my wife felt unwell and had to get out partway through.
野生のイルカを初めて見ることができました。浮き袋付きのジャケットを着用するので、人によっては酔いやすいです。妻は気分が悪くなり残念ながら途中で上がらざるを得ませんでした。
Aloha!! calo0413,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to find in Japan. There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! calo0413様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: banchan
We participated as a family. My wife and child had their first snorkeling experience two days prior on another tour and enjoyed it, so we decided on this tour through Veltra, which offers both sailing and snorkeling. I don't speak English, but I thought I could manage if I understood the experiences shared by others. I couldn't fully understand the English of the woman at the beach reception or the crew on board, but they were very kind and helpful. When we dove into the sea, we saw four sea turtles swimming gracefully, and we were able to see tropical fish up close, including striped ones and yellow ones. The sailing after coming out of the water was also pleasant, with good weather and wind. It was great that my wife and child had learned the basics of snorkeling on another tour, but if it's your first time and you're going in without any preparation, it might be tough. I think it's better to research and understand beforehand. This tour offers good value for money, and since it starts in Waikiki, there's no wasted time. I think I will participate again next time.
家族で参加。妻と子は2日前に別のツアーでシュノーケリングを初めて体験し楽しかったのでVeltraで捜しセーリングもシュノーケリングも両方楽しめるこのツアーに決めました。私は英語は出来ませんが他の方の書いた体験談を理解しておけば何とかなると思います。ビーチの受付の女性の英語も乗船してからのクルーの英語も100%聴き取れませんでしたが親切に対応してくれます。海に潜ると海亀が4匹悠々と泳ぎ、魚も縞模様のものや黄色のもの等熱帯魚も近くで見れました。海から上がって来てからのセーリングも天気も風も良く気持ち良かったです。妻と子はシュノーケリングの基本を別のツアーで習っていたので良かったのですが丸っきり初めてでブッツケ本番ですとキツイかもしれません、ネットなどで調べて理解してから参加した方が良いと思います。コスパも良いしワイキキ集合で時間の無駄も無いこのツアーは次も参加すると思います。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/15 |
Reviewed by: さっちん
I wanted to swim with dolphins. It was my husband's long-time wish, so we joined this tour. We gathered at 5:30 in the morning, which marked the start of a cold day. Even though it was Hawaii, December was chilly. After arriving at the port, we set sail. We borrowed wetsuits and got into the water. The waves were high, and the sea was murky; occasionally, we could see the dolphins' fins, but not clearly. During that time, I ended up drinking water multiple times and was coughing (-_-;) I got back on the boat once to search for where the dolphins were and moved to a different spot. However, when I got in the water for the second time, I was shivering too much from the cold and had no choice but to give up. My husband went in. He encountered the dolphins and said he was able to swim with them a little, which made him happy, but I was still struggling with the cold and just wanted to go back. I had that feeling the whole time... I want to try again during a warmer season instead of winter.
イルカと一緒に泳ぎたい。主人の昔からの願いでしたので、このツアーに参加しました。朝、5:30に集合だったので、そこから寒い一日がスタートしました。ハワイとはいえ、12月は寒かった。港について、出港。ウェットスーツを借りて、水の中に入りました。波も高く、海も濁っていて、たまに、イルカの背びれが見え隠れしていましたが、はっきりとは見えず。その間に、何度も水を飲んでしまい、ゲホゲホ(-_-;) 一度船に上がり、イルカのいる場所を探し移動。そして、二度目の入水の時には、ガタガタと寒すぎて震えがきて、どうしようもなく、私は断念。主人は中に入りました。イルカ達がいるところに遭遇し、若干一緒に泳げたそうで、主人はよかったといっていましたが、私はその後も寒さとの葛藤で、早く帰りたい。そんな思いがずっとありまして、、、
冬ではなく、今度は暖かい時期にもう一度チャレンジしたいと思います。
Aloha!! Satchin,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. Even in Hawaii, there can be windy days during this time of year, so we hope you will visit again in the warm summer months. There are also manta ray tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! さっちん様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイとはいえ日によっては今の時期は風が強い日もございますので、次回は是非温かい夏の時期にお越し下さい。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Julie of Cali
It was wonderful to be on the bay! I enjoyed swimming at the sandbar , beautiful views and the sea turtles. The aloha spirit was ever present. I love Oahu. Enjoy your tour!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/24 |
Reviewed by: じゃっぷ
Before moving to Waianae Harbor, there was an explanation (in English and Japanese), and I signed a consent form on an iPad. There was enough time to take a nap during the transfer.
The reason I booked this tour was because it was described as "a healing tour to swim with wild dolphins in the sea!" However, in reality, diving was prohibited. It was more of a dolphin watching experience while snorkeling. The life jackets were the type that hang around the neck and were mandatory (you could deflate them). On December 13th, the water quality was poor and murky, possibly due to high waves. The dolphins were mostly deep down and only faintly visible (the staff would say, "Look down!!"). They didn't come close at all, and it ended quickly. After that, we moved to the snorkeling point where we could enjoy SUP, sea kayaking, and a slide. However, the snorkeling point we went to had nothing. There were no corals, no turtles, and only a few fish were spotted. I later heard that the captain decides which snorkeling points to go to, but this was just too disappointing.
For lunch, we had a pre-made cheeseburger with taro buns wrapped in foil. The buns were a bit sweet, so preferences may vary. There were also chips. Drinks included free water and lemonade on board (on December 13th, there was warm tea, possibly because it was cold). There were also restrooms available. If you're worried about seasickness, it's better to take something (three people vomited and were down). On the way back to the harbor, there was hula and ukulele performance, and the staff's effort to entertain was nice. Some people bought a USB with photos and videos during the ride, as there was a $5 discount, but it's important to think carefully about whether you'll see dolphins, whether you might get seasick, or whether the weather might prevent you from getting good photos before purchasing in advance. The eco bags were probably only for those who purchased the USB. I didn't receive anything. Honestly, I didn't feel that the service was worth the tour fee of $156.
I understand that it's wild and natural, but I was disappointed by the discrepancies between the description and the actual experience.
ワイアナエハーバーに移動するまでに説明(英語&日本語)があり、ipadで同意書?に記入します。移動には仮眠できるほどの時間があります。
今回こちらのツアーを予約したのは説明文にある"海で野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぐ癒しのツアー!"と記載されていたからです。実際は潜る潜水行為禁止。イルカウォッチングをシュノーケルしながらの形になります。ライフジャケットは首からさげるタイプで着用義務(エアーは抜くことができます)。12/13は波が高かったのもあるのか水質は悪く濁っていました。イルカはずっと下の方に居てうっすらと見える程度(スタッフが"Look down!!"と教えてくれます)。近くに寄って来てくれることもなく。あっという間に終了。その後シュノーケルポイントに移動しSUPやシーカヤック、滑り台などを楽しめます。しかし、行ったシュノーケルポイントはなんにもない所でした。珊瑚もなければ亀は居ない、魚は数匹みかけた程度。後から聞いた話ではいくつかあるシュノーケルポイントをキャプテンの判断で決めるそうですが、これが、あまりに酷すぎでした。その後お昼ご飯は事前に作られホイルで包まれたタロイモのバンズでできたチーズバーガー。バンズは少し甘めで好みがあると思います。おまけにチップス。飲み物は船内に自由に飲めるお水とレモネードがあります(12/13は寒かった為か暖かいお茶もありました)。トイレも完備されています。船酔いを心配されている方は飲んだ方がいいです(3名嘔吐してダウンしてました)。ハーバーまでの帰り道にフラやウクレレ演奏があり、スタッフの楽しませようとしてくれる雰囲気は良かったです。行きの車内で写真と動画のUSBを購入すると$5割引になる為購入している方がいましたが、イルカに会えるかもわからない、船酔いしてダウンするかもしれない、天気が悪く良い写真が撮れていないかもしれない事をよく考えた上で事前購入しましょう。エコバッグはおそらくUSB購入者だけです。何ももらえませんでした。正直私はツアー代金$156の見合ったサービスを受けられたとは思いませんでした。
野生と自然相手なので仕方ないですが、説明文と食い違う内容にはがっかりしました。
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| Packages: | 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/13 |
Reviewed by: じゃっぷ
We boarded the Holokai Catamaran and quickly arrived at a point where we could see the beachside hotels of Waikiki. During the ride, we received explanations in English and were given life jackets. When I asked if wearing a life jacket was mandatory, I was told it wasn't required, but it was at our own risk. There was no worry about not seeing sea turtles, as they were coming up to the surface to breathe all around us. There was also a tour company nearby doing scuba diving. One slight disappointment was that there weren't many colorful tropical fish or coral at this point. However, there was plenty of time to enjoy snorkeling. After getting back on the boat, we were offered chips and chocolate (free), and drinks like guava juice and beer (for a fee) as we slowly began sailing. Since it was December, we went whale watching and saw a few in the distance. Given the price, the service was good, and I was satisfied with the experience. I highly recommend it!
ホロカイ・カタマラン号に乗り込み、しばらく走るのかと思いきや、ワイキキのビーチサイドホテルが目視できるポイントにすぐ到着。走っている最中に説明(英語)を受けライフジャケットを受け取ります。ライフジャケットの着用は義務か聞くと無しでもOKしかし、自己責任。ウミガメがあちこちで水面に呼吸しに来るので会えない見られないという心配はないと思います。すぐ側でスキューバダイビングをしているツアー会社も居ました。少し残念なのはカラフルな熱帯魚や珊瑚はあまりいないポイントでした。シュノーケリングを楽しむには十分な時間が設けられています。船にあがりチップスやチョコを頂き(無料)飲み物はグアバジュースやビール(有料)ゆっくりとセーリング開始。12月だったためホエールウォッチング。遠目に少しだけ見れました。お値段の割にサービスも良く、内容にも満足です。おススメです!!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/11 |
Reviewed by: Yoshi
We had very exciting time. We were kind of scared since that was our first time and we are not good swimmers. But it was very safe and we enjoyed very much. Chieko and Dan, they are very professional and they led us to a sea turtle!
We definitely are coming back again!
Thanks Yoshi, glad you had fun. come again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/22 |
Reviewed by: ゆんちゃま
It had rained, so the waves were high and the sea was murky, but I was glad to meet a sea turtle! Next time, I want to go when the weather is nice!
雨が降った後だったので波も高く海が濁っていたのですが、ウミガメに会えて良かったです!
次は天気のいい時にやりたいです!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. I'm glad you were able to see sea turtles! If you have the chance to come back to Hawaii, I would love for you to repeat the experience. I hope the weather will be favorable next time! Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーに来ていただきまして、ありがとうございます。ウミガメが見れて良かったですね!是非またハワイに来ることがありましたらリピートしていただきたいなあと思っております。その時にはお天気に恵まれれば良いですね!!
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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/27 |
Reviewed by: るるるん
The weather on the day we went was a bit disappointing, and it was cold when we went into the sea (laughs), but we were able to see sea turtles, and snorkeling was really fun with so many fish! The ocean was truly beautiful! The hamburgers we ate on the boat were also delicious!!
行った日の天気が少し残念で、海に入るとき寒かったですが(笑)ウミガメも見れましたし、シュノーケリングも本当に魚がたくさんでとても楽しかったです!
海が本当にキレイでした!
船の上で食べるハンバーガーも美味しかったです!!
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| Packages: | 【無料特典付き!】BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/12/12 |
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Aloha!! To the wonderful duo who loves Hawaii,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are thrilled that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta ray tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! ハワイ大好き二人組様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス