Reviewed by: Yu2016
It's a very enjoyable plan if you're with someone. However, I've heard that the sand mountain only appears 2-3 days a year. But the freshly grilled hamburgers were delicious, and it became a great memory.
連れと一緒ならとても楽しいプランです。
ただ、ほんとに砂山が出現は年に2-3日とのこと。
でもハンバーガー焼きたてでおいしいし良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/18 |
Reviewed by: s&y
I was really looking forward to this tour because I had heard from a friend who participated that it was great.
On the bus ride from the meeting point to the West Coast, the staff energetically explained the climate of Hawaii and more. They also taught us the differences between mammals and fish in a fun quiz format, and when we encountered dolphins, they explained how to approach them without startling them, which heightened my anticipation even more.
Then, we set sail. When we spotted dolphins, we went closer by boat and swam near them under the guidance of the staff.
There were about 50 dolphins swimming together. We swam just below the surface, so we could see the dolphins swimming above us. I was moved by this first-time experience! And they were wild dolphins. It became an unforgettable moment.
On the way back, we enjoyed cheeseburgers and warm tea on the boat. Eating them while feeling the wind after swimming made them taste even better than usual.
In the end, all the crew members danced hula on the boat to wrap up the tour. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.
友人がこのツアーに参加し、とてもよかったときいていたので、とても楽しみにしていました。
集合場所から西海岸までの行きのバスの中、元気いっぱいにスタッフさんがハワイについての気候等の説明もしてくれました。
その他、哺乳類と魚類の違いをクイズ形式でわかりやすく教えてもらったり、イルカに遭遇した時にイルカが驚かないポイントの説明を受け、 一層期待が湧きました。
そして、出港。イルカを見つけると船で近くまで行き、スタッフさんの誘導でイルカの近くまで泳ぎました。
イルカが50匹ほど群れをつくっていました。イルカの群れよりも海面に近いところを私たちは泳いでいたので、イルカの群れが泳いでいるのを上から見ました。
この初めての体験に感動しました!
しかも野生のイルカです。一生忘れない感動になりました。
帰りの船の中でチーズバーガー、温かいお茶を頂きました。
泳いだ後に船の上で風にあたりながら頂いたので、いつもより格別に美味しかったです。
最後はクルー全員で船の上でフラを踊って終わりました。
とてもいい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/30 |
Reviewed by: tony
thank u so much. captain & staff. so nice & fun.
everything was good except bad weather (windy rain).
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/07 |
Reviewed by: yuri
I was able to see dolphins up close. I had my photo taken, but there were people who had many photos for the same price and others who did not, so it would be nice if that could be improved. I thought the staff were cheerful and kind, which made it enjoyable.
イルカを近くで見ることができました。
写真を撮って頂きましたが、同じ金額で沢山写ってる人と、そうでない人といるし、他の人の写真ばかりのUSBを買っても、ちょっと困りますのでその辺は改善していただきたいと思います。
スタッフの皆さんも陽気で親切で楽しめたと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/02 |
Reviewed by: mame
I went in April, and it was cold. It feels even colder with the wind, so wearing a wetsuit makes it more enjoyable. Be careful with rash guards, as they can make you feel even colder when the wind blows. The water is clear, and there are fish and turtles, so I think girls and children would like it. If you have a waterproof camera, you can take pictures. Non-waterproof cameras are not allowed because they could get damaged.
4月に行きましたが寒いです。風があると尚更寒いのでウェット来たほうが楽しめます。ラッシュガードは風が吹くと余計寒いので注意が必要です。水が綺麗で魚や亀がいますので女の子や子供は好きと思います。
カメラは防水なら撮って貰えます。非防水は壊す危険があるとかで撮ってもらえません。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. I hope your wife had a great time, and it must have boosted your reputation as a husband! Please come back and visit us again. 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いてありがとうございました。
奥様がHappyになって頂けてご主人様の株も一段と上がったのでは?またぜひ遊びにいらして下さいね。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/21 |
Reviewed by: 秋田敏範
It was my first experience in my life, and I was very impressed. The staff's explanations were also very interesting and easy to understand. I thought the beach would be exposed due to the tide, but on May 5th, it was only up to my knees, which was a bit disappointing.
生まれて初めての体験、感激しました。スタッフの説明も大変面白く、解りやすい感じでした。
潮の引き具合で、砂浜が出ていると思ってましたので、5月5日はひざ下ぐらいまでだったので少し残念でした。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/05 |
Reviewed by: ありかい
It was a very fulfilling tour that lasted only in the morning. The sandbar was incredibly beautiful and felt like a different world. Since we could return to Waikiki by lunchtime, we were able to make good use of our time. It's okay to get on the bus in wet clothes, but it was still cold. I wish I had changed in the restroom before getting on.
午前中のみで、とても中身の濃いツアーでした。
サンドバーはとてもキレイで別世界。
お昼にはワイキキに帰れるので時間も有効に使えます。
帰りのバスは濡れた服のままでもオッケーですがやはり寒い。乗る前にトイレで着替えたら良かったなと、思いました。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/13 |
Reviewed by: まつー
Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach are both stunning beaches.
Hotel → Shuttle bus → Shop for beach guidance and snorkeling rental → About a 5-minute walk to the beach.
The staff provides thorough explanations.
Kailua Beach
It's a beach where just lying on the sand feels great.
Coral is only found in some areas.
Since there are waves, boogie boarding is recommended.
I saw some people kite surfing.
Lanikai Beach
It's about a 10-minute walk from Kailua Beach, with a slight uphill.
You access the beach through a residential alley from the road where cars drive.
The two islands are impressive, making it a beach with a fantastic view.
The pizza for lunch is huge.
Fins can be rented for an additional fee.
カイルアビーチとラニカイビーチ、ともに絶景のビーチです。
ホテル→バスで送迎→ショップでビーチの案内・シュノーケルレンタル→ビーチまで5分くらい徒歩
スタッフの方が丁寧に説明してくれます。
カイルアビーチ
砂浜に寝転がっているだけで気持ちがいいビーチです。
珊瑚があるのは一部の場所のみです。
波があるので、ブギーボードがおすすめです。
カイトサーフィンをしている方がいました。
ラニカイビーチ
カイルアビーチから10分くらいで歩いて行けます。少し坂道あります。
車が走る道路から、住宅の路地を抜けてビーチへ。
2つの島が印象的で、眺めて最高のビーチです。
昼食のピザは巨大です。
フィンは別料金で借りられます。
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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: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Lynn
I saw 3 and one came up to the surface beside me! Very cool. Unfortunately there wasn't much else to see, some fish. Stay near the guides in the water as they know where turtles hang out. Crew was outstanding! Catamaran ride was fun!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/28 |
Reviewed by: hawaiilove
We participated in this tour because we really wanted to see wild dolphins on our honeymoon.
The meeting time was at 5:55 AM, but around 5:20 AM, a Japanese female staff member called our hotel room for a morning call. During that call, she informed us that we needed to wear swimsuits and that if we wanted to rent a wetsuit, it would cost $5 per person, so we needed to have cash on hand.
The participants on the bus were mostly Japanese, with about 20 people in total. Inside the bus, the Japanese staff explained the precautions and how to use the snorkel, which made us feel at ease. They also recommended that those who are prone to motion sickness take medication on the bus. Motion sickness wristbands were available for sale on the bus for $20, but I didn’t buy one. By the way, I got quite seasick during the parasailing the day before, but I didn’t feel sick at all during this dolphin tour.
Finally, we boarded the boat and cruised to the point where the dolphins were located. There were four staff members on board, and they were all very enthusiastic, chatting with us in English, which created a fun atmosphere throughout. Then we finally spotted the dolphins and dove into the sea with our snorkels! We swam close to the dolphins, and there were so many swimming just below me!! Both my husband and I were thrilled to see them up close. Please make sure to bring an underwater camera. I highly recommend participating in this tour.
ハネムーンで、野生のイルカをどうしても見たくて主人と二人で参加しました。
朝5時55分の集合でしたが、5時20分頃に、ホテルの部屋まで日本人の女性のスタッフの方からモーニングコールがありました。その際に水着着用のことと、水中は寒い為、ウエットスーツをレンタルする場合には、一人$5必要な為、現金が必要な旨連絡がありました。
到着したバスの参加者はほぼ日本人で、20名くらいがいたと思います。
バスの中で、日本人スタッフの方から注意事項やシュノーケルの使い方など説明があり安心できました。また酔いやすい方は、バスの中で薬を飲むことをお勧めします。バスでは酔い止めのリストバンドも売られていましたが、$20のため、私は買いませんでした。ちなみに前日参加したパラセイリングではかなり酔ってしまったのですが、このイルカツアーは全く酔わなかったです。
いよいよ船に乗り、イルカがいるポイントまでクルーズをします。スタッフの方4名いたのですが、皆さんテンションが高く英語で色々と話しかけてくれる為、終始楽しい雰囲気でした。そしていよいよイルカを発見し、シュノーケルをつけて海にダイブします!そしてイルカの近くまでみんなで泳いでいきました。するとそこにはたくさんのイルカたちが私のすぐ下を泳いでいました!!
こんなに間近で見ることができ、主人も私も感激しています。水中カメラは絶対に持参してください。
ぜひ参加をお勧めします。
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| Packages: | <4月限定>☆会員限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/20 |
Reviewed by: MadelineGarcia
This was my first time snorkeling, as well as, my first time in Hawaii. I'm usually not the type to enjoy activities with a high volume of people around, especially with the location being a huge tourist attraction, but the experience was so cool! My reservation was on a Monday morning. Total there were 12 people in the group, including the two very friendly and helpful instructors.
Everyone is provided with a life vest, fins, bottled water, chips and the option to rent a wet suit once you arrive at Hanauma Bay. When you arrive you will watch a brief video then a trolley will take you down to the bay. Once you're in the water, the view gets much better. I didn't have the chance to see a sea turtle while I was there but there's tons of fish! I would definitely do this again. I also never learned how to swim prior to booking this......but everything went perfectly fine :)
Hi Madeline, It was a great day at the bay. I'm glad you guys enjoyed. Hope we see you again next year. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Guus
Very nice crew on the boat, also the driver was a lovely person. We loved the trip it was amazing swimming above a lot a dolphins.
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| Packages: | Mid-Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Melissa H
The crew was friendly and knowledgeable! It was great to be able to sail. Out of KoOlina instead of driving into Honolulu! We were lucky enough to get up close and personal on our Snuba dive with a hospitable sea turtle! A+
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/02 |
Reviewed by: mintama
Although the weather was unfortunately cloudy throughout the day and not sunny, the beauty of the sandbar's sea was highlighted when blue skies and light occasionally peeked through the clouds.
Since it wasn't low tide, the white sandy beach didn't rise above the water's surface, but we still enjoyed the stunning emerald green sea.
While snorkeling, we swam with many fish and encountered four sea turtles. There were even turtles swimming right next to us, which really got us excited when they came close!
The BBQ on the boat featured hamburgers, which were very delicious. The staff prepared them on the spot, adding cheese and other toppings, and they provided the service in a fun and engaging manner, making it enjoyable.
If I had one complaint, it would be that the guide staff during the transfer made some belittling jokes about Japanese people, which was off-putting. However, the other staff members were very friendly and great.
終始曇り空であいにくの天気で晴天というわけではなかったが、時々雲の切れ間からの青空と光が差し込むと、サンドバーの海の綺麗さが引き立って綺麗でした。
干潮ではなかったので、白い砂浜が水面に上がることはなかったが、エメラルドグリーンの海の綺麗さだけでも十分楽しめました。
シュノーケリングでは、たくさんのお魚と一緒に泳げ、ウミガメにも4匹遭遇できました。
人間のすぐ横で泳ぐ亀もいて近くに来た時はテンション上がりまくり!
船上でのBBQはハンバーガー。とっても美味しかったです。
スタッフがその場でチーズ等具材を挟んで提供してくれるのですが、事務的でなく遊びを交えて提供してくれ、楽しませてくれました。
1つ不満をあげるとすると、送迎の際のガイドスタッフが日本人を小馬鹿にしたジョークで蔑んでる感じを受け気を悪くしました。
その方以外のスタッフはとてもフレンドリーで良かったです。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/09 |
Reviewed by: はくぞう
I participated in the afternoon tour. I was a bit worried about the weather as it was slightly cloudy that day, but once the boat set sail, the sun came out, and I was able to see the beautiful sandbar. The malasadas served on the boat were freshly made, still warm, and fluffy.
We landed on the sandbar! The water was at calf height due to the low tide, and we played by lying down and jumping, while the staff captured the moments with a camera. Before the sea turtles appeared, a little squid also made a guest appearance (laughs), receiving cheers of "So cute!!" from the young women (laughs).
Then we went snorkeling at the coral reef. Guided by the staff, we snorkeled while observing the coral reef. We were also able to see the sea turtles that came to visit us. Lunch was served buffet style, with a variety of options including meat, salad, fruit, bread, and rice. I didn't eat much, but everyone else went back for seconds multiple times.
There are various things to keep in mind when participating, but the staff kindly explains everything. Even those who are snorkeling for the first time have practice time, so it's all good! (Those who can't swim can rest on the boat.) Also, if you book through VELTRA, you can rent prescription masks, so those with poor eyesight can enjoy snorkeling without worry.
If you have a waterproof camera like I do, you can enjoy the tour even more, but even if you don't, you can purchase a waterproof "disposable camera" on the boat, and the staff will also take photos of the participants, so there's no need to worry. The staff were unique, and I’m really glad I participated. This time, I joined with a colleague, but if I have the chance to travel to Hawaii again, I would like to bring my whole family along.
午後のツアーで参加いたしました。当日の天候は少し曇りで心配していましたが
船が出航すると晴れ間も現れ、美しいサンドバーを拝見することができました。
船内で振る舞われるマラサダは出来たてでまだ温かくてフワッフワです。
サンドバーに上陸!海面は引き潮でふくらはぎの高さで、寝そべって遊んだり、
ジャンプして滞空する瞬間をスタッフの方がカメラで撮影してくださいました。
ウミガメ登場の前に、小さなイカちゃんもゲストで登場(笑)
若い女性の「キャーカワイイ!!」という歓声を浴びていました(笑)
そして珊瑚礁のシュノーケリングです。スタッフの先導で珊瑚礁を見ながらシュノーケリング。
遊びに来てくれたウミガメも見ることができました。
昼食はビュッフェスタイルでお肉からサラダ、フルーツ、パン、ごはんなど様々なものが
準備されています。私はあまり食べませんでしたが、皆さん何度もおかわりされていましたよ。
参加の際、色々と注意しなければならないことがありますが、スタッフの方が親切に説明してくれます。
シュノーケリングが初めての方でも練習時間があるので大丈夫です!
(泳げない方は船上で休憩できます)
またVELTRAから申し込むと度付きのマスクをレンタルでき、
視力が悪い方も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しめます。
私のように防水カメラがお持ちでしたら、より一層ツアーを楽しめますが、
なくても船上で防水仕様の「写ルンです」が購入できますし
スタッフの方も参加者の写真を撮ってくれますので心配はいりません。
スタッフの方もユニークですし、参加できて本当によかったです。
今回は私と同僚の2人で参加しましたが、次にハワイ旅行に来る機会があれば
家族全員で参加したいと思います。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Your detailed report and photos convey the exciting emotions you experienced so vividly!
We look forward to the second installment! We are eagerly awaiting that day. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加ありがとうございます。
読み応えのあるレポートとお写真。はくぞう様のエキサイティングな感動がひしひしと伝わりますね〜!!
ぜひ第二弾も!!その日を今から楽しみにお待ちしております。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/30 |
Reviewed by: 鈴木隆義
The tour explanation on the bus was very easy to understand, covering both the geography of Oahu and the ecology of dolphins in a way that even beginners could grasp, which was educational. At this point, my excitement was building, and I arrived at the location feeling thrilled. On the boat, we were already aware of the safety instructions, so it was fun to search for dolphins without any anxiety. We encountered dolphins in no time, and the captain's and staff's guidance was loud and clear, making it easy to hear even while our faces were in the water. I will never forget the sight of dolphins swimming underwater. The sea turtles were amazing too! It was my first time having a turtle swim just a few meters below me suddenly surface and make eye contact as if we were close enough to touch. Then, it swam right next to me, making it feel like I was being played with by the sea turtle. The accompanying camera staff were also delightful, and we enjoyed the experience together. This was the best tour ever! Seriously!!
行きのバス内でのツアーの説明はとても分かりやすく、オアフ島の地理的な面もイルカの生態なども、素人にも理解できる内用で勉強になりました。そしてこの時点でテンションが上がり、ワクワクしながら現地に着きましたよ。船上では既に注意事項を把握していますので、不安無く皆でイルカ探しが出来たのも楽しかったですね。イルカに遭遇する時間もあまりかからず、船長の誘導やスタッフの誘導も大声で聞き取りやすく、水面に顔を浸けていても不安がありませんでした。イルカの水中を泳ぐ姿は生涯忘れないでしょう。ウミガメも最高!数メートル下を泳ぐ亀が突然浮上してきて、手が届きそうな場所で見詰め合ったのは初めてでした。そうかと思うと、今度は真横に泳いでくれたりして、まるでウミカメに遊ばれているようでした。付き添いのカメラスタッフも愉快な方で、一緒に楽しめましたよ。これは最高のツアーでした!マジで!!
Thank you for your feedback, Suzuki. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour! If you have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, please consider enrolling in Dolphin Middle School, Dolphin High School in Kona, or Manta Graduate School. Thank you very much for this time, MAHALO!
鈴木様 ご感想ありがとうございます。 ツアーを存分にお楽しみいただけたようで何よりです! またハワイにいらっしゃる機会がございましたら、ぜひイルカ中学・大学やコナのイルカ高等学校・マンタ大学院への入学を検討してみてくださいね。 この度は本当にありがとうございました、MAHALO!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(~2016/09/30) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/05 |
Reviewed by: rm.
The weather was just bad and cloudy, but I played while taking pictures up to my shins, and it was my first time snorkeling, but I was able to swim with the fish and it was quite fun.
ちょうど天気が悪くて、曇りでしたが、膝下くらいまでのところでは、写真をとったりしながら遊び、シュノーケルも初めてでしたが、魚と泳ぐことができてまぁまぁ楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/30 |
Reviewed by: MelB
Hanauma Bay is where you want to begin your snorkeling experience in Oahu. Chieko and her husband were thorough, patient, kind and professional in all aspects of this snorkel tour at Hanauma Bay. The coral has lost some its color vibrancy from the daily influx of people swimming there but the fish were plentiful and made up for the moderate deficiency. I enjoyed it enough here to come again a second time, solo. Again, great tour guides and best place to begin your snorkel adventure. Enjoy!
Hi Mel, glad you enjoyed. If you come back in winter maybe we can go way outside the reef and find some really good coral. Thanks, Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/08 |
Reviewed by: カツパパ
There are various sandbar tours, but it seems this cruiser is the most wonderful one after seeing different boats at the port. It's decided!
Also, the staff were all very fun and lovely. The best.
It's challenging, but definitely check the tides!
Let's have a hamburger lunch, not just in the morning! It's delicious.
Even if it's cold, definitely try snorkeling!
I recommend asking the female staff to take photos. They will have you pose in various ways, but they take beautiful pictures! It's a bit embarrassing, though.
Anyway, I highly recommend this tour!
サンドバーツアーは色々ありますが、港で色々船を見ると、どうやらこのクルーザーが一番素敵みたいです。決まり!
また、スタッフがみんなとても楽しく、素敵でした。最高。
難しいけど、絶対に潮の満ち引きを確認しましょう!
午前中だけでなく、ハンバーガーランチを食べましょう!美味しいです。
寒くても、シュノーケルリングはトライしてネ〜
スタッフの女性に写真頼むのがオススメです。色々ポーズ取らされますが〜綺麗に撮影してくれますよ!恥ずかしいけどね〜
とにかくオススメツアーですした。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/28 |
Reviewed by: もりやん
The sandbar was very beautiful! It was great that the guide actively took photos for us! The lunch was also delicious.
サンドバーはとても綺麗でした!
ガイドの方が積極的に写真を撮ってくれてよかったです!
ランチも美味しかったです。
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| Packages: | 【2016年12月31日まで】BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Byers Senior class
The driver was on time and gave interesting information on Hawaiian history and culture. Beautiful views!! Enjoyed by all.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/24 |
Reviewed by: siki
The weather was great, and the sea was really beautiful (^^)♪ Since it was a morning trip, we arrived at the sandbar just in time for low tide, and in some places, the seawater had completely receded. During snorkeling, a sea turtle came up to the surface for air right in front of me, and I was able to swim a little with it! We had plenty of time, so even though we were running late, we weren't rushed at all and could swim leisurely and enjoy ourselves. However, the sandbar had rocky areas that were quite painful, so it would have been nice to have rental reef shoes. *It's hard to justify buying them just for this (^^;
天気にもめぐまれ海が本当にきれいでした(^^)♪
午前の便だったのでサンドバーではちょうど干潮の時間にあたり
場所によっては完全に海水が引いていました
シュノーケリングもちょうど海ガメが息継ぎに水面まで上がってきてくれて
目の前で見れ少しですが一緒に泳ぐこともできました!
時間も余裕をもってとってあるのか遅くなっても全然せかされることなく
のんびり泳ぐことができ楽しむことができました
ただサンドバーは下が岩でゴツゴツしていて痛いところも多かったので
リーフシューズのレンタルがあるとよかったです
※これのためだけになかなか自分では購入できないので(^^;
Aloha!
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Seas tour the other day.
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos.
I appreciate your feedback regarding the reef shoes.
Since the sandbar has fine coral that often feels fine on bare feet, we currently only sell reef shoes, but we will keep your input in mind for the future.
Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Our staff is looking forward to that day. Mahalo!
アロハ!
先日はキャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加ありがとうございました。
ツアーを楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです。
と〜っても綺麗なお写真のアップありがとうございます。
リーフシューズに関するご意見ありがとうございました。
サンドバーは珊瑚が細かく砂状になっており裸足でも気にならない日も多いため
現在はリーフシューズは販売のみとさせて頂いておりますが、今後の参考にさせて頂きますね。
またハワイにお越しの際はぜひ遊びにいらして下さい。その日をスタッフ一同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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/26 |
Reviewed by: 大澤しげみ
At 58 years old, I experienced snorkeling for the first time. I put on a wetsuit over my swimsuit, wore a life jacket, added fins, and attached the snorkel for mouth breathing. Everything was new to me, and then I dove into the sea. The blue sky, the blue ocean, and the crystal-clear water stretched as far as I could see, and there I was with dolphins. Not just a few, but dozens of them were swimming around me, right below and beside me, so close I could almost reach out and touch them. I was unbelievably excited and moved. I also made friends with the other participants, and we all had a great time together, laughing and enjoying ourselves on this wonderful tour. I participated with my husband and sister, and even though my sister visits Hawaii more than twice a year, it was her first time seeing dolphins, and she was thrilled to have such a precious experience. She was so moved that at 65, she was wearing a swimsuit and jumping into the ocean. I felt the same way; it was refreshing and incredibly healing. The blue ocean of Hawaii, the school of dolphins, the smiles of the participants, Julie's bright and fun personality, the photographer swimming like a mermaid, and the captain in a red T-shirt who suited the role perfectly—all the cheerful and fun staff made it the best memory of Hawaii. The dolphin experience was the highlight. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you to all the staff. I gained the energy to tackle work and house chores after returning to Japan. I want to brag to my friends about this. It’s a lifelong memory.
私 58才にして、初めてシュノーケリングを体験しました。水着の上にウエットスーツ、ライフジャケットを付け、足ヒレも付け、シュノーケルを付け口呼吸 すべてが初めての事で、いざ海にダイブ。青い空、青い海、どこまでも見渡せる透明度の海、その中に私とイルカがいました。何頭ではなく何十頭も泳いでいて、私の泳いでいるすぐ下にも、横にもイルカが、すぐ手の届く所にいるなんて、信じられないくらい興奮し感動しました。一緒に参加した人達とも仲良くなれて、みんなでワイワイ、ガヤガヤ、ノリノリでとても楽しいツアーでした。私は夫と姉と三人で参加しましたが、姉は年に2回以上はハワイに来てるのに、イルカを見に行ったのは初めてと、貴重な体験をしたと、とても喜んでいました。まさか65才になって水着を着て、海に飛び込むとはと、すっごく感動してました。私も同じ気持ちで、心が洗われ、とても癒されました。ハワイの青い海、イルカの群れ、参加した人達の笑顔、ジュリさんの明るく楽しいキャラ、カメラマンさんの人魚みたいに泳ぐ姿、赤Tシャツがよく似合うキャプテン、みなさん陽気で楽しいスタッフに恵まれ、最高に楽しいハワイの思い出となりました。イルカ中学最高でした。又ぜひ参加したいと思います。スタッフのみなさんありがとうございました。また日本に帰ってからの仕事、家事、頑張れる元気もらいました。友達に自慢したいと思います。一生の思い出です。
Thank you for participating this time. I hope your first snorkeling experience remains a wonderful memory for you. Please come again! Mahalo!
この度はご参加頂きありがとうございました。初めてのシュノーケリングが良い思い出としてずっと残ってもらえたら何よりです。是非またお越し下さいね。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニタープラン☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Ms. NYC
There were two groups participating, including a Filipino family who came from the mainland United States. I brought my mother along, but all the participants were quite good swimmers, so the guide, sensing this, took us out further than expected. Thanks to that, we were able to see turtles and a variety of colorful, rare fish, which made us very satisfied. I recommend the morning tour as the sea is clearer then.
アメリカ本土から来られたフィリピン人家族とで2組参加でした。
私は母を連れてだったのですが、参加者全員かなり泳げる方だったので、それを察知したガイドさんが、思いの外沖の方まで連れてくださいました。
おかげさまで、亀や色とりどりの珍しい魚をみることができ、大満足でした。
午前中のツアーのほうが、海もキレイでオススメです。
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Hanauma Bay!! We always tailor the tour based on the day's sea conditions and your swimming abilities to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. It's great that you got to see the turtles too!! Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. Thank you. Mahalo!!
ハナウマ湾を楽しんでいただけたようで、よかったです!!いつもその日の海のコンディションとお客様の泳ぎの様子で、ツアーの内容を安全で楽しいものになるようにご案内させていただいております。亀にも会えて良かったですね!!是非またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーにお越し下さいね。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: | 2016/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: N.Y.M
On that day, the rain and cold made it quite different from the scenery we had hoped for. However, the guide was very nice, and we saw a lot of sea turtles, and my husband even saw a manta ray. I think it would be an amazing place if the weather were clear.
当日、雨と寒さで期待していた情景とだいぶかけ離れた物になってしまいました。しかし、ガイドのお姉さんもとてもいい人だったし、ウミガメもたくさん見れて、主人はマンタも見れました。晴れたら最高の場所だと思います。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Helena
This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done… it's a must bucket list item. It is like you are transported to another world and underwater world and I got to see fish, turtles, sting rays - just amazing - you won't regret it. Thanks to the whole team, they made is such a fun experience.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Big Island 05
One of the activities I absolutely wanted to experience on my trip to Hawaii was dolphin swimming. Since I chose the early morning plan, the meeting time was before 6 AM! I booked it for the latter part of the trip when the effects of jet lag were less, and going to bed early the night before seemed to pay off, as my husband and I, who are usually not morning people, managed to wake up properly. (Maybe we woke up because we were so excited?)
A large bus came to pick us up, and despite the early hour, the staff greeted us cheerfully. After the English explanation on the bus, they kindly provided a detailed explanation in Japanese, which was reassuring.
There were about 20 people that day, roughly half of the maximum of 40. Upon arriving at the port, we were finally ready to set sail! Unfortunately, it seemed there were no dolphins at the first point we headed to, so we had to move to a different location. As a result, the travel time by boat was longer than usual, which meant our snorkeling time was shorter.
When we arrived at the next point, we finally dove into the sea! After swimming for a while, when we turned to the staff's signal… there were so many dolphins!! We could clearly see them swimming right beneath us. We also saw many dolphins during our second dive.
Although the snorkeling time was indeed a bit shorter, we were able to enjoy seeing fish and sea turtles. The boat ride took longer, but it seemed that no one got seasick, and during the travel time, the staff shared various stories and even performed hula, which kept us entertained throughout the tour.
On the way back, I think all the participants were fast asleep! It was just what we needed to recharge a bit.
ハワイ旅行で絶対に体験したいアクティビティのひとつがドルフィンスイムでした。
朝イチのプランを選択したため、集合時間は6時前!時差ボケの影響が少ない旅の後半の日程に予約して、前日早めに寝たのが功を奏したのか、朝は比較的弱い夫婦ですがきちんと起きることができました。(楽しみだったから否応なしに目が覚めたのかも?)
大きなバスのお迎えが来て、早朝にもかかわらずスタッフの方も明るく出迎えていただきました。バスの中で英語での説明が終わった後日本語でも丁寧に説明してくださり、安心でした。
この日は20人ほどで、MAX40人の約半分。
港に到着し、いよいよ出港!最初に向かったポイントでは残念ながらイルカがいなかったようで、急遽違うポイントへ移動することに。そのため普段よりもボートでの移動時間が長くなり、その分シュノーケルの時間が短くなってしまいますと説明がありました。
次のポイントに到着し、ようやく海へダイブ!しばらく泳いでスタッフの方の合図でそちらのほうを向くと…たくさんのイルカが!!自分たちの下を横切っていくのがばっちり見えました。
2回目のダイブでも、たくさんのイルカが見れました。
その後のシュノーケル時間はやはり少し短かったようですが、魚やウミガメも見れて楽しめました。
ボートでの移動時間は長くなりましたが、船酔いするような人はいなかったようですし、移動の間もいろいろなお話をしてくださったり、フラを披露していただいたりと、ツアー中ずっと飽きずに楽しむことができてよかったです。
帰りのバスはたぶん参加者全員爆睡!ちょうど少し疲れもとることができよかったです。
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| Packages: | <4月限定>☆会員限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/11 |
Reviewed by: ユニコーン24
The color of the sea was murky, as if there were a lot of algae, which was very disappointing. Also, I didn't get to go to the sandbar, and I wondered if it was a scam. In any case, I don't think I'll ever go again.
海の色が藻がたくさんあるかのように濁っており、大変残念でした。
また、サンドバーにいくことがなく、詐欺ではないかと思いました。
何れにしても2度と行くことはないと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
The tour you joined is heading to the sandbar, but please understand that due to the tides, the sand may not be visible at times. However, we can imagine that you may have felt disappointed not to see the sandbar as you had hoped.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
ご参加されましたツアーはサンドバーに向かいますが、サンドバーの水位は潮の満ち引きの関係上、砂浜が見えない場合もございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
しかしながら、期待されたサンドバーをご覧いただけず、残念なお気持ちだったかと察します。
お忙しい中、体験談のご投稿、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/08 |
Reviewed by: MelB
SANDBAR: The sandbar was a surreal experience. It was beautiful to be finally here, but like the beautiful breasts of Italian marble, there is not much one can do with the simplicity of this place, except enjoy the view. I have never been so satisfied with so little to do, but so much to visually feel.
SNORKEL: Nice experience. More fish to see than Kailua Beach area, but less fish than Hanauma Bay.
BOAT and RIDE: Nice vessel. Clean. A little crowded, but I enjoyed the variety of different cultures, their languages and behavior.
Tour Staff: They were friendly, experienced, and kept us safe.
Overall Experience: Very positive and I would recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/14 |
Reviewed by: MelB
Fantastic place to swim, snorkel and meet the locals. If you do not have your own snorkel equipment, need a ride to and from this area and a good lunch, then this is a decent deal. However, I had my own equipment and in hindsight I wished I had rented a car (same cost) for travel to Kailua Beach. The beach is free, could have stayed till sunset (instead of 2:30 pm), explore the nightlife, and dined here instead of my expensive tourist trap in Waikiki. Learn from my experience, but come here for a great beach experience.
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed the beach and the great snorkeling opportunity!
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| Packages: | Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/07 |
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ALOHA!! Thank you very much for participating this time. We are very happy that Dolphin University could contribute to your memories in Hawaii. We hope you will choose Dolphin Middle School and University again when you visit next time. We look forward to having you along with the friends you recommended! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はご参加頂きありがとうございました。 ハワイでの思い出作りにイルカ大学が貢献でき、とても嬉しく思います。 次回お越しになった際も是非、イルカ中学・大学を選んでいただけたらと思います。 次回はおすすめしてくださったご友人とも一緒に! MAHALO!!