Reviewed by: Matako
The weather wasn't very good, the water was cold, and due to the tides, the sandy beach that you see in pictures was completely invisible. However, I was able to have an experience that I normally wouldn't get to have. It was a strange feeling to be standing in the middle of the ocean.
On the way to the sandbar, I was thrilled to see sea turtles and manta rays.
Also, the breakfast sandwich was simple but very delicious.
Even if you don't go snorkeling, you can enjoy playing in the water near the boat without getting soaked, so you can have fun even if you're not confident in your swimming skills.
あまり天気が良くなく、水も冷たく、干満の関係で写真で見るような砂浜もまったく見えない状態でしたが、普段、できないような体験ができました。海の真ん中に立っている不思議な感覚です。
サンドバーに着くまでには、ウミガメやマンタが見られ、感激でした。
また、朝食のサンドウィッチもシンプルですが、とてもおいしかったです。
シュノーケリングをしなくても、船の近くでずぶぬれにならずに水遊びができるので、泳ぎに自信がなくても楽しめます。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/09 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き夫婦
This is my second time, and I encountered a turtle. It was fun! Although it rained, it was still the best. I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication when there are waves. I definitely plan to go again.
2回目ですが、亀に遭いました。
楽しかった~。
雨に降られましたが、やっぱり最高でしたよ。
波がある時は、酔い止めを飲んで行くといいと思います。
又、絶対に行こうと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Paula
Great crew. Beautiful day. Beautiful catamaran! Wish I could've done the Sunset Cruise as well.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/16 |
Reviewed by: 201609
I checked the tide levels when I signed up, so I knew that the sandbar would have water at least up to my knees on certain days, but the snorkeling experience was terrible.
We departed with over 60 people on a large bus, and the number increased even more at the location. With that many people, we were just taken in a line around a designated course and that was it. The snorkeling time was about 5 minutes? It felt more like a swimming lesson for kids. It would have been better not to do it at all.
The guide and crew had a good vibe and took photos and provided services, but the tour program itself was just too awful. I do not recommend it.
申し込む時点で潮位を調べてたので、サンドバーは少なくとも膝上くらいまでは水が出ある日、ということは分かってたけどシュノーケリングがひどかった。
大型バスに60名以上で出発し、現地でさらに人数が増える。その人数で、一列になって決められたコースをぐるっと回らされて終わり。シュノーケリング時間は5分くらい?子どもの水泳訓練か何かですか?という感じ。これならやらない方がマシだった。
ガイドさんやクルーのノリは良いし、写真を撮ったりサービスしてくれるけどツアープログラム自体がひどすぎる。お勧めしません。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/15 |
Reviewed by: かすみ
This was our first time participating in Dolphin University as a pair. Since we were on the first bus, it was really early in the morning, but the staff member kept everyone energized, so I wasn't sleepy at all! I also learned a lot of interesting facts about dolphins.
When we arrived at the port and boarded the boat, we spotted dolphins in about five minutes!!! Around 20 dolphins were right in front of us! After that, we returned to the boat to relax, and then we saw another group of dolphins! This time, we even got to see a baby dolphin swimming along, and we were thrilled to witness dolphin jumps live! Later, we encountered three sea turtles, and I was constantly amazed throughout the trip!
We also had a packed schedule with canoeing, paddle surfing, a jumping contest from the boat, and a hula dance with all the participants! The pineapple and cheeseburger we had on the boat were really delicious. I was quite anxious about whether we would actually see dolphins before going, but it turned out to be an incredibly satisfying tour. Oh, for those who are worried about seasickness, I definitely recommend taking motion sickness medication beforehand (there were participants who got sick...). Also, a professional photographer took a lot of pictures during the tour, and I think it's definitely worth buying those photos! They were taken beautifully!
Next time I go to Hawaii, I absolutely want to participate again!
今回初めてイルカ大学に2人で参加しました。第1便だったので朝はすごく早かったのですがバスの中ではお姉さんがハイテンションでみんなを盛り上げてくれたので全く眠くなかったです! イルカの豆知識もたくさん知ることができました。
いざ港に着き、船に乗り込むと5分くらいでイルカさんたちを発見!!!20頭くらいのイルカが私たちの目の前に!その後いったん船に戻りゆっくりしているとまた次のイルカの群れが!今度は赤ちゃんイルカも一緒に泳いでいるのも見れ、さらに生でドルフィンジャンプも見れて感動!そのあとは3匹の海亀さんにも出会え終始感動しっぱなしでした!
あとはカヌーやらパドルサーフィン、船からのジャンプ大会、参加者全員でのフラダンスと盛りだくさんの内容です!船の中で食べたパイナップルやチーズバーガーは本当においしかったです。行く前は本当にイルカに会えるか不安でしたが本当に大大大満足のツアーでした。あ、船酔いが心配な人は事前に必ず酔い止めを飲むのをオススメします。(参加者の中にもリバースしている人がいたので…)あとプロのカメラマンさんがツアー中にたくさん写真を撮ってくれるのですがその写真は絶対に買ったほうがいいと思います!ものすごく綺麗に撮ってくれます!
次ハワイに行く際はまた絶対に参加したいと思います!
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/15 |
Reviewed by: すみそ
I visited Hanauma Bay for the first time.
I was a bit anxious since I'm not a good swimmer, but thanks to the guide who accompanied us, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience until the end.
I gave a tip of 15-20% of the tour fee as a thank you.
I would like to use this service again next time.
初めてハナウマ湾へ行きました。
泳ぐのが苦手なのでちょっと不安でしたが、ガイドの方が付き添ってくれたおかげで安心して最後まで楽しむことが出来ました。
お世話になったのでチップをツアー代金の15~20%を渡しました。
また次も利用したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This is my second time participating, following last year. My travel companion doesn't snorkel, so I always sign up alone, but both Dan and Chieko talked to me a lot, so I didn't feel lonely at all. I highly recommend this for anyone who is going alone.
They provide thorough snorkeling instruction, so even though it had been a year since my last snorkeling experience, I was able to enjoy seeing the underwater world without any issues.
Photos can be downloaded for free from Facebook. I would like to participate again next time.
昨年に続き、2度目の参加です。旅の同行者はシュノーケルをしないので、毎回一人申し込みなのですが、Danさん、Chiekoさんともにたくさん話しかけてくださり、一人でも寂しくないので、ぜひ一人の方にもお勧めしたいです。
しっかりとシュノーケルの指導をしてくれるので、1年ぶりのシュノーケルでしたがトラブルなく、楽しく海の中を見ることができました。
写真はfacebookから無料でダウンロードできます。
また次回も参加したいと思います。
Thank you for joining us for the second time!! Recently, we have seen an increase in repeat participants, which we are very grateful for. We will continue to work hard to ensure that our Hanauma Bay tour is enjoyable no matter how many times you come. I'm glad to hear that you were able to successfully download the snorkeling photos. We look forward to seeing you again. Take care of yourself!! Thank you. Mahalo!!
2度目のご参加ありがとうございます!!最近はツアーのリーピーターの方が多くなってきていて、とても有難いことだと思っています。何度来ても楽しいハナウマ湾のツアーと言っていただけるように、これからも頑張ります。シュノーケリングのお写真も無事にダウンロードしていただけて良かったです。是非またお会いできるのをお待ちしています。お体に気をつけて!!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: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/08 |
Reviewed by: そとしろしゅんすけ
They picked us up from the hotel on time, and the guide was friendly and polite. We were able to see sea turtles, and I was very satisfied! I plan to join again when I come to Hawaii!
時間通りにホテルに迎えにきてくれて、フレドリーでなおかつ丁寧なガイド♪
海ガメも見れたし大変満足!
またハワイにきたら参加しようとおもいます♪
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/12 |
Reviewed by: MIC
Last time I went to Hawaii, I participated in a dolphin tour with another company, but I got seasick and had to give up snorkeling. This time, I was really looking forward to swimming with the dolphins. However, due to the effects of the hurricane, we weren't able to see the dolphins on the first day, despite the high probability of encountering them.
However, since my husband couldn't swim and immediately cramped up, the Japanese guide helped him with a float and guided him to where the sea turtles were, so he was able to enjoy himself even without seeing the dolphins. I used a half-price ticket for not seeing the dolphins and tried again the next day.
I was truly moved to be able to swim close to the dolphins I had longed for, to see many fish, and to see many sea turtles up close. More than that, I was touched by the morning call, the crew's hula dance and performances on the boat, and the crew's desire for many people to meet the dolphins.
There are various dolphin tours offered by different companies, but I highly recommend Dolphin and You. I would definitely like to participate again.
前回、ハワイに行った時に別の会社のドルフィンのツアーに参加したのですが,船酔いで,シュノーケリングは断念したため、今回こそはどうしてもドルフィンと泳ぎたいととても楽しみにしていました。しかし、ハリケーンの影響か、一日目は高い確率で会えるはずのドルフィンに会えませんでした。
しかし、泳げない上に泳ぎ始めてすぐに足をつった主人を日本語ガイドさんが、浮輪,で誘導して、ウミガメのところまで案内してくれたので、主人はドルフィンには会えなくても、十分楽しめようです。
私はドルフィンに会えなかった場合の半額チケットで、翌日もトライしました。
念願のドルフィンの近くで泳げたこと、たくさんの魚達、たくさんのウミガメを間近で見れたこと、本当に感激しました。
しかし、それ以上に、朝のモーニングコール、船の上でのクルーの皆さんのフラダンスやパフォーマンス、多くの人にドルフィンに会ってもらいたいというクルーの皆さん想いに触れて、感動しました。
色々な会社さんのドルフィンツアーがありますが、ドルフィンアンドユー様をおすすめします。私も、是非、また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016/7/15~12/31) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/04 |
Reviewed by: kimi
There was a large group of dolphins, but they were far below my feet, so I almost missed them. I wish I could have gotten a little closer. Since they are wild, I can't complain.
After the dolphins, we went to the turtle point, and that was really great. It was my first time seeing so many turtles, including baby turtles, up close. Stand-up paddleboarding and the trampoline were also a lot of fun. The BBQ hamburgers were delicious because they cooked them right there on the spot. I also appreciated that they were accommodating with various requests like gluten-free and no cheese.
イルカの大群はいましたが、足元のずっと下の方だったので、見落としそうでした。もう少し近くまで寄れたらよかったのですが。野生なので、文句は言えないですよね。
イルカの次にカメのポイントに行き、そこがとってもよかったです。あんなにそばでたくさんのカメ、子亀?を見るのは初めてでした。またスタンダップパドルボートやトランポリンなど、とっても楽しかったです。BBQハンバーガーは、その場で焼いてくれてるのでとてもおいしかったです。グルテンフリーやチーズなしなどいろいろな希望を聞いてくれるのもありがたいですね。
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| Packages: | 10時出発プラン(2017年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/21 |
Reviewed by: amiiiigo
This was my first time using the service! We participated as a couple because we could swim with dolphins while snorkeling. We got on the shuttle from the Sheraton early in the morning, and it felt like the one-hour ride flew by while listening to the fun stories from our tour guide. Once we boarded the boat, we headed to the spot where the dolphins were. Since dolphins move quickly, we jumped into the water as soon as we arrived. I was amazed to see several dolphins swimming just below me!
After that, we moved to another dolphin spot, but we weren't able to see any dolphins the second time. In total, we only went to the dolphin spot twice. Next, we moved to a spot with sea turtles. They were small, but we were able to see them while snorkeling. We also did kayaking and paddle surfing. When we participated, we had enough time for kayaking, but I heard that sometimes if the schedule is tight, those activities might not be available.
今回初めて利用しました!
シュノーケリングでイルカと泳ぐことができるということで、夫婦2人で参加させていただきました。朝早くにシェラトンからの送迎車に乗り込み楽しいツアーのお兄さんの話を聞きながら向かったので片道1時間位があっという間でした。そして船に乗り込みイルカのいるスポットまで向かいました。イルカはすぐに移動してしまう為、着いたらすぐに海に入ります。
そして自分が泳いでいるすぐ下にイルカが何匹か泳いでいました。こんな間近でイルカを見ることができて感動しました!
その後も、またイルカスポットまで移動しましたが2回目は見れませんでした。
結局、イルカスポットへは2回しか行きませんでした。
次に海亀のいるスポットまで移動しました。小さかったですが、泳いでいる海亀をシュノーケリングしながら見ることが出来ました。
そして、カヤックやパドルサーフィンなどもしました。私達が参加した時は時間があったのでカヤックなど出来ましたが、その時によって時間がおしていたら出来ない時もあるそうです。
Aloha, amiiiigo!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University.
And congratulations on your graduation from the prestigious Dolphin University!
I'm glad you were able to see both dolphins and sea turtles, and that the weather was stable enough for marine activities!
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii! All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Mahalo, Dolphin Office.
ALOHA☆ amiiiigo様
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
そして、名門イルカ大学ご卒業おめでとうございます!!
イルカとウミガメどちらも見られて、お天気も安定していてマリンアクティビティもできたようで良かったです!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加ください!スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO☆イルカオフィス
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Shirley
Dan and his wife were lovely and very helpful with the group of 9. Being a first time snorkeler and not a very good swimmer, they were patient with each and every one of us. We saw some lovely fish but unfortunately did not see turtles that day! :( Will definitely be back next time though! 10/10 would recommend especially for first time beginners.
Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/07 |
Reviewed by: jsuppa@aol.com
The water was a little rough, but signs were posted every where to be careful. The lifeguard made an announcement & everything was fine.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning session. I chose a date that would allow me to go to the sandbar around low tide, but the water level was about knee-deep. Moreover, it was the day before a hurricane approached, so the weather wasn't great, but the sea turtles seemed accustomed to people and came to play near the anchored boats, swimming close enough that it felt like they might bump into us. I didn't have high expectations for the food since it was just light snacks, but it was delicious. The snorkeling was enjoyable and at a manageable distance. I don't think it's necessary to buy and bring reef shoes. It's better to assume there are no changing rooms. I also think it's considerate that you can download one group photo for free.
午前の部に参加しました。なるべくサンドバーに行く時間が干潮になるような日付を選びましたが、潮位は膝下ぐらいでした。しかもハリケーン接近の前日でだったのでお天気はいまいちでしたが海亀さんは人に慣れているのか停泊中のボート付近に遊びに来てくれて向こうからぶつかってきそうな所で泳いでくれました。食事も軽食とあったので期待はしていませんでしたが美味しかったです。シュノーケルも無理ない距離で楽しく出来ました。リーフシューズは買って持っていくまでもないと思います。更衣室はないと思った方が良いです。集合写真を1枚だけ無料ダウンロード出来るのも良心的だと思います。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I hope you were able to meet the honu and take home lots of happiness!
Please note that there are no changing rooms or lockers during the tour. Participants should come wearing their swimsuits from their rooms and will return to the hotel in their swimsuits as well. Even if you don't plan to participate in snorkeling, you will need to get into the water when visiting the sandbar, so please make sure to wear clothes that can get wet.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure in Paradise of the Sea. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございます。
楽しんで頂けたようで本当に嬉しいです。ホヌ達にも会えてたくさ〜んのHappyをお持ち帰り出来ましたのでは?
ツアーの際更衣室、ロッカーなどはありません。ツアー参加の際はお部屋から水着着用で参加、帰りも水着のままでホテル迄戻って頂く事になります。シュノーケルに参加されない予定でも、サンドバーに行かれる際は海に入って頂かないと行けませんので、必ず濡れても構わない服装でご参加下さいね。
天国の海、再チャレンジお待ちしております。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Reviewed by: amie
The staff was kind and had great energy, making it a really fun tour. Despite a hurricane approaching, we managed to avoid it and set off in pleasant weather! We dove into the sea at two points to swim with dolphins, and luckily, we saw honu (sea turtles) at both spots. They made sure to check if everyone had seen the dolphins, and the explanations in both English and Japanese were reassuring. The slide after swimming with the dolphins was also fun and I highly recommend it! Due to the wind, we couldn't play on the trampoline, which I was looking forward to, but I'll save that for next time!
Once you get into the sea, you inevitably feel cold from the wind while on the boat, so I recommend bringing a towel or a hoodie to wear!
I didn't receive the eco-bag that was mentioned during the booking, but this trip was a highlight for me, so I'm satisfied! I will definitely participate again next time!
スタッフの方も親切で、ノリも良くてすごく楽しいツアーになりました。ハリケーンが来ている中、なんとか逸れてくれて、心地いい天気の中出発!イルカと泳ぐポイント2箇所で海へダイブ、ラッキーだったのかどちらのポイントでもホヌも見れました。 きちんと参加者全員がイルカを見れたかも聞いてくれるし、英語と日本語で丁寧に説明してくれるのな安心です。イルカと泳いだ後の、スライダーも楽しくてオススメです!風の影響で、楽しみにしていたトランポリンでは遊べませんでしたが、これは次回の楽しみに取っておきます笑◡̈
一度海に入った後は、どうしても船上で風を浴びるので、寒く感じます。タオルやパーカーなど羽織れるものを持っていくことをオススメします!
申し込み時に書いてあったエコバッグは頂けませんでしたが…
今回の旅でのハイライトとなりましたので、満足です!次回も是非参加します♪
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016/7/15~12/31) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/03 |
Reviewed by: わたまま
I went to Hawaii to celebrate my mother's 77th birthday. About ten years ago, when we came together, my mother also went into the ocean, but I was wondering if she would this time. To my delight, the beautiful sea encouraged her to join in, and she was very happy. She says she wants to go again while she's still healthy. The guide was also kind and had interesting stories to share.
母の喜寿のお祝いに行ったハワイでした。10年位前に一緒に来た時には母も海に入りましたが、今回はどうかなぁと思っていたところ、あまりのきれいな海に母も一緒に海に入って喜んでいました。元気なうちにもう一度行きたいと言っています。案内の女性の方も親切でお話も面白かったです。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: kokko
After reading various experiences, I was worried that it might be quite intense, but I decided to participate. However, on the day of the event, the sky was clear, there was no wind, and the waves were calm—perfect conditions. Apparently, it was a great day for beginners. I’m so glad! Thanks to that, I was able to comfortably splash around in the sea. I believe there was a lot of consideration from the tour staff behind that. Thank you very much.
体験談をいろいろ見せていただくと、かなりハードな内容かもしれないと心配しながら参加することにしました。しかし、当日は、空は晴れ渡り、風もなく、波は無く、絶好のコンディションでした。何でも、初心者向け日和だったとか。よかった~。お陰様で余裕で海の中をぽちゃぽちゃすることができました。その陰にはツァーの方々のご配慮がいっぱいあったと思います。ありがとうございました。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School this time. We hope you will come back to re-enroll in Dolphin Middle School and University. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加いただきありがとうございました。 また是非イルカ中学・大学に再入学しにきてくださいね。 MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(~2016/9/30) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/18 |
Reviewed by: kokko
Although I have already passed my sixtieth birthday, I really wanted to participate in a snorkeling tour, so I searched for various tours and finally found this one. It was the right choice!! They taught me how to use the snorkel very carefully, so I was able to enjoy seeing many small fish without any anxiety, and I had a really fun time. They also kindly advised me that if I was going to take motion sickness medication, now was the time, and that I didn't need a wetsuit since it was summer. Thank you very much. I definitely want to participate again next time.
還暦も過ぎた身でありながら、ぜひシュノーケリングツアーに参加したいと思って、いろいろなツアーを探して、最後にこちらのツアーにたどり着きました。正解でした!!シュノーケルの使い方をとても丁寧に教えてくださったので、全く不安なく気持よくたくさんの小魚を見ることができとても楽しい時間を持つことができました。また、波酔いもあるから酔い止めを服用するなら今ですよとか、夏なのでウエットスーツは必要ありませんよ等など丁寧に教えていただきました。ありがとうございました。また、ぜひ次回も参加したいと思います。
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. We strive to provide the best course for everyone, regardless of age, to safely enjoy Hanauma Bay, taking into account the conditions of the day. For those who are prone to motion sickness, many tend to experience seasickness, so we recommend taking anti-nausea medication before participating in the tour to enjoy snorkeling more comfortably. We look forward to meeting you, Kokko, on your next visit to Hawaii. Thank you, and take care! Mahalo!
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ましてありがとうございます。
どのような年齢の方にでもハナウマ湾を安全に楽しんでいただけるように、その日のコンディションを考えてベストコースをご案内させていただいております。
乗り物酔いをし易いタイプの方は波酔いをしてしまう方が多いので、ツアーに参加される前に酔い止めのお薬を飲んで来ていただくとより快適にシュノーケリングを楽しんでいただけますよ。またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーでKokko様にお会いできるのを楽しみにお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。お体に気をつけて!!Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/15 |
Reviewed by: ぽっくる
Guide Takao, photographer Maeda, and Captain Mr. Don were all very friendly, making for a fun experience. During the car rides and while on the boat, they taught us various things about dolphins and the local area, which was easy to understand. They even prepared warm tea, fruits, and rice balls, which was truly attentive service. The wetsuits are available for rent for a fee, but I recommend borrowing one.
ガイドのタカオさん、カメラマンのマエダさん、船長のMr.ドンさん皆さんがとてもフレンドリーで楽しい思い出となりました。車の移動中、船での移動中に色々とイルカのことや現地のことを教えていただき分かり易かったです。温かいお茶やフルーツ、オニギリまで用意してくださり、まさに至れり尽くせりでした。ウエットスーツは有料ですが、借りることをオススメします。
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Junior High event. It seems like it was a fun tour, and I believe it's because the Dolphin Junior High students were so enthusiastic. We hope you will join us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
この度はイルカ中学ご参加いただきありがとうございました。楽しいツアーになったようで、イルカ中学生の皆さんが盛り上がってくださったからだと思います。また、ぜひご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(~2016/9/30) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/07 |
Reviewed by: はなな
On the day of the tour, a hurricane was approaching, and there were waves, with the sea visibility around 7 to 10 meters. I think the visibility is usually better. The weather was quite bad, but of course, the weather doesn't affect the plan.
The guide seemed to have diving experience and carefully explained the snorkeling precautions. It was the most thorough snorkeling tour I've had so far. The way we snorkeled was quite fun, similar to how divers move around. I found it more interesting than some strange introductory diving experiences. My companion was smiling the whole time.
I thought we wouldn't see any turtles due to the rough sea, but everyone was diligently searching, and we did see some turtles. There were also older participants (in their 60s to 80s) who smiled and said, "It's my first time."
Despite the bad weather, I felt relaxed in that calm, homey atmosphere. The guide was kind.
Hanauma Bay seems to be very suitable for first-timers or those who may have concerns about their physical strength, as the sea level can change with the tides.
当日はハリケーンが近づいていて波があり、海の透明度は7~10メートルくらいでした。普段の透明度はもっといいと思います。割と悪天候でした。もちろん、天候はプランとは関係ないです。
ガイドさんはダイビング歴があるみたいで、シュノーケリングの注意事項を丁寧に教えてくれました。今までのシュノーケリングのツアーで一番丁寧でした。シュノーケリングのまわりかたもダイビングをしている人のまわり方で結構楽しかったです。変な体験ダイビングとかよりも面白いなと思いました。連れは終始笑顔でした。
海が荒れているとカメには会えないだろうなと思っていましたが、みんな一生懸命さがしていて、カメもいました。
ご年配(60~80代くらい)の方も参加されていて、「生まれて初めてだ」と笑顔でした。
そういう穏やかなアットホームの雰囲気に悪天候でしたが癒されました。
ガイドさんは親切でした。
ハナウマ湾は潮の満ち引きで、海面が低くなったりするみたいなので、初めての方や、体力に不安があったりする方には非常にいい気がします。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/31 |
Reviewed by: yukiko
I enjoyed snorkeling and boogie boarding at the beautiful beach. I could also walk to Whole Foods Market. However, renting a bike might have been more convenient.
The lunch was filling and delicious.
Perhaps because a hurricane was approaching, the waves were high and I couldn't see any fish, so I definitely want to try again.
綺麗なビーチでシュノーケリングやブギーボードを楽しみました。ホールフーズマーケットにも歩いて行けました。でも、自転車レンタルした方が楽だったかもしれません。
ランチも食べ応えがあり、美味しかったです。
ハリケーンが近づいていたからか、波が高く魚も見えなかったので是非リベンジしたいと思います。
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Reviewed by: まるる
It was just my elementary school daughter and me participating. Since it wasn't a tour from a travel agency, I was a bit nervous about the operating company, but the guide was a very friendly Japanese woman. We had a lot of fun chatting, and she even told us about some delicious restaurants in Hawaii, which helped ease my nerves and allowed me to truly enjoy snorkeling. Later, when I looked at the photos, I was surprised to see that the sky was quite cloudy! Thanks to the guide, we were able to see many beautiful fish, so I didn't even think about the clouds (laughs). I was also happy to receive the photos taken through Facebook for free. I'm really glad I chose this tour! I definitely plan to use this service again next time!
小学生の娘と2人だけの参加でした。
旅行会社のツアーでなかったこともあり、催行会社は大丈夫か?と緊張していましたが、ガイドさんはとても気さくな日本人女性の方。
おしゃべりもとても楽しく、ハワイの美味しいレストランなんかも教えてもらったりしながらだったので、緊張も解け、シュノーケルも心から楽しむことができました。
後から写真を見たら、かなりの曇り空だったことにびっくり!
ガイドさんのおかげでたくさんのきれいな魚たちが見れたので、曇りなんて頭になかったです(笑)
撮ってくださった写真もフェイスブックを通じて無料でもらうことができるので、嬉しかったですよ。
こちらのツアーでお願いして、本当に良かった!
次回以降もまたぜひこちらにお願いしようと思っています!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/01 |
Reviewed by: mayu
Unfortunately, due to the rain, we couldn't fully enjoy the beautiful emerald blue sea, but we had a great time with the sandbar, turtle watching, and snorkeling. The BBQ lunch was very delicious. The guide, as well as the captain and crew, were friendly and very kind. I would like to participate again when the weather is nice. (The weather is always a matter of luck on the day...)
あいにくの雨で、美しいエメラルドブルーの海を満喫という訳にはいきませんでしたが、サンドバーとウミガメウォッチング、スノーケルを楽しみました。
BBQランチ、とても美味しかったです。ガイドさんをはじめ、船長やクルーもフレンドリーでとても優しく親切でした。今度は良い天気の時に参加したいです。(天候ばかりは当日の運ですが…)
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/30 |
Reviewed by: kotone
We chose Dolphin University for our family trip with three generations, ranging from 6 to 61 years old. This was my number one activity for the trip, and everyone was moved by the experience! The staff were really kind and funny, and we had a great time. We saw plenty of dolphins and sea turtles, and we were very satisfied. They also took a lot of photos, so we have wonderful memories. Choosing Dolphin University from various dolphin tours was definitely the right decision. I would love to go again next time!
親子3世代、6歳から61歳までの家族旅行でのアクティビティでイルカ大学さんを選びました。
私が今回の旅行でしたい事のナンバー1だったのですが、皆を連れて行って全員が感動してくれました♪
スタッフの皆さんは本当に優しくて面白くて、凄く楽しませて頂きました☆
イルカも海ガメも沢山見られたし、大満足でした。
写真も沢山撮ってくれていたので、良い思い出が残りました。
色んなイルカツアーからイルカ大学さん選んで大正解でした。
次もまた行かせて頂きたいです(^_^)
ALOHA!! Thank you for enrolling at Dolphin University! We are glad to have created wonderful memories for your family's trip to Hawaii. Please join us again! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご入学いただきありがとうございました! ご家族のハワイ旅行に良い思い出を残すことが出来、何よりです。 また是非ご参加くださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(~2016/09/30) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/02 |
Reviewed by: takayan
Due to the approaching hurricane, the waves were high and the visibility was poor. Haha. I was looking forward to turtle watching, but it seems the turtles evacuated as well, so I couldn't see them... Well, it's a natural phenomenon, so it can't be helped! The hamburger for lunch was delicious!
ハリケーン接近の為、波が高く透明度も悪かった〜。笑 海ガメウォッチングも楽しみにしてたけどカメも避難したらしく見れず… まあ、自然現象なので、仕方ない!ランチのハンバーガーは、美味しかったー!
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/31 |
Reviewed by: SAWADA
The weather wasn't great, but I was satisfied to meet a lot of dolphins. The staff were all very kind, and I had a lot of fun. What was disappointing was that I forgot to film the dolphins and that we couldn't go to the usual snorkeling spot because of the bad weather. Thank you, Natsumi and Juli, for your help. I would like to participate again.
天気はいまひとつでしたが、たくさんのイルカに会えて満足でした。
スタッフはみなさん親切で、とても楽しかったです。
残念だったのは、イルカを動画で撮り忘れたのと、天気が悪くて
いつものシュノーケルポイントに行けなかったこと、ですね。
ナツミさん、ジュリさん、お世話になりました。
また、参加したいです。
ALOHA!! Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin University. We sincerely look forward to your next visit (may it be beautifully sunny when you come again!). MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました。 またのお越しを心よりお待ちしております(次回ご参加される時は綺麗に晴れていますように!)。 MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(~2016/09/30) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Luis garcia
Workers there need better customer service the experience was amazing just the workers there could be more friendly. The driver was the only one with a great attitude.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/31 |
Reviewed by: rgb
We were able to have a tour just for the two of us. The beautiful sea and the fish that not only didn't swim away but actually came closer. We also had a photoshoot underwater, and I was really satisfied.
たった二人のために ツアーをしてもらえました。
きれいな海と 逃げていかないどころか 寄ってくる魚たち。
海の中での撮影もしてもらって すごく満足できました。
Thank you for joining our tour. It was lucky that you had a private tour for just the two of you! I'm glad you enjoyed the time with all the fish. Please come back for another tour when you visit Hawaii again. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you. Mahalo!!
この度は私達のツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。
お二人様貸切のツアーだったなんて、それはラッキーでしたね!!沢山のお魚たちと楽しんでいただけて、良かったです。
是非またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーに来てくださいね。お待ちしています。
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: | 2016/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/29 |
Reviewed by: きゃべつ
We are a couple in our 50s, participating with our 4th-year university daughter. We were unsure about the morning program, but this plan turned out to be the right choice. The sandbar was beautiful, but there weren't many fish while snorkeling, so it felt a bit lacking. However, the snorkeling after moving to the coral reef was absolutely satisfying. We experienced schools of fish and saw a turtle up close in the water, which was an unforgettable experience. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, and I want to thank the man who entertained us on the bus and Yuki, who was very attentive on the boat. My wife and daughter were also very satisfied!
54歳同士の夫婦、大学4年生の娘と3人で参加。午前中のプログラムと迷いましたが、このプランで正解。サンドバーは綺麗でしたが、シュノーケリングしても魚もいないので、こんなものかなぁと。その後の、珊瑚棚に移動してからのシュノーケリングが大満足。魚の群れ入るは、海の中でホヌが至近で見られるは、これまでに無い経験。ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったし、行きのバスを盛り上げてくれたおじさん、船でいろいろと気を使ってくれたユキさん、ありがとうございました。かみさんも娘も大満足でした!
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Sara
We had a great time and it's definitely worthwhile to check out the Sandbar. The water is just beautiful and great snorkelling too. Lunch was also very decent. We had hamburger and pineapples and tortilla chips on the side. The only thing that bothered us was that the Captain kept on assuming we are Japanese and that we don't speak English (given that there are a lot of Japanese tourists on the boat). He repeatedly tried to communicate with us in very broken Japanese. We look Asian, but we are Canadian and we don't understand Japanese. I always reply him in English but he keeps forgetting that we speak English. Maybe he thinks we all look the same. He loved making conversations in English with Caucasian guests, called out the non-Asian names on his list of guests, and ask them where they were from, whether they were celebrating an occasion, but made no effort to talk to us the same way. The translator, think his name was Freddie, initially assumed we were Japanese too but caught on right away that we are English speakers which was great. Other staff were very nice and helpful. Overall we did have a great time and I would recommend this, only the Captain frustrated us a little.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
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ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We sincerely look forward to your next participation. MAHALO!!
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! またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております♪ MAHALO!!