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We participated in a family activity at the Dolphin Encounter with our 9-month-old child. After a brief explanation about dolphin ecology, we were able to touch the dolphins, take commemorative photos, and see their tricks up close. Most of the explanations were in English, but there were also occasional bits of broken Japanese.
There was no specific dress code mentioned, but since you'll be kneeling by the water, it's better to wear shorts and flip-flops that can get wet. Wearing pants might get you wet. There's no need to wear a swimsuit.
Next time, when my child is older, I would like to participate in an activity where we can swim with the dolphins. Since it's located at the Kahala Resort, we enjoyed lunch at a hotel restaurant along the beach after the activity.
9ヶ月の子供と家族でウィーファミリーに参加しました。イルカの生態について簡単な説明があった後、イルカに触れたり記念撮影をしたり、技を真近で見たりしました。ほとんど英語ですが、時折片言の日本語も交えて説明してくれました。
服装は特に明記されていませんでしたが、水辺で膝をつくのでハーフパンツ、濡れても良いビーサンで行ったほうが良いです。ズボンで行ったら濡れそうでした。水着で行く必要はありません。
今度は子供が大きくなった時に、イルカと一緒に泳ぐアクティビティに参加してみたいです。カハラリゾートにあるので、アクティビティの後はビーチ沿いにあるホテルのレストランでお昼ご飯を楽しみました。
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Great time, very emotional . Hard to Imagine what all our troops went through
The tour guide was Japanese, and they took photos for us and provided great service, so I recommend it! ( ^ω^ )
ツアーのガイドさんが日本人で、写真を撮ってくれたりサービスも良かったのでオススメです( ^ω^ )
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The view from standing on the sandbar was beautiful, the sea turtles were adorable, and the vibrant tropical fish while snorkeling were all wonderful.
サンドバーに立って見渡す景色の良さ、ウミガメの可愛らしさ、シュノーケリングでの熱帯魚たちの鮮やかさ、どれもとても良かったです。
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I participated in a plan that included light snacks. I thought it might be a bit short, but the timing was just right for us! For snorkeling, I think going to the very front would have provided a better view. We were able to see sea turtles and manta rays, and it was great to take photos at the sandbar!
軽食付きのプランに参加しました。
短いかなーと思ったけど、私たちにはちょうどいい時間設定でした！シュノーケリングは、一番前方にいく方がきっときれいに見れただろうなー。ウミガメとマンタもみれたし、サンドバーで写真もとれてよかったです！
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Hi,
We are from Sydney Australia here! Just want to say how awesome was the view and also the crew. Our experience was very fantastic. View was amazing, lovely crew and lovely lunch as well. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family. Till next time!
Cheers,
Marshel
It was very convenient to be able to make a reservation in Japanese! The shuttle came close to the hotel, and I felt reassured because they provided support in Japanese. I would definitely like to use this service again when I go to Hawaii.
日本語で予約できたのでとっても便利でした！
送迎もホテルの近くまできてくださり、日本語で対応していただけたので安心感がありました。ハワイに行く際はまたぜひ利用したいです。
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We had an amazing time on our sunset cruise!! The crew was very accommodating and we appreciated the thoughtfulness to take care of our family as we are traveling with our 91 year old father. He had a wonderful time as well!!! Definitely will do it again! Loved the sunset!!
Great tour, our driver ‘Captain Ron’ was great, very informative and someone who really loves his job! Pick up time was 07:30 so a bit later than other full day tours which we preferred too. Only issue was that we picked some people up from the airport coming from Maui who had missed their flight so had to wait for an hour, but Captain Ron kept us entertained and we still had plenty of time at each place.
Personally I loved the video and the boat trip around the Missouri but my husband loved the Aviation museum. Would definitely recommend this tour and plenty to see and do!
In the end, I couldn't see anything at all, neither shadow nor figure. It seems like they tried their best, but... I received a ticket for the next boat ride, but since it was the last day of my trip, I couldn't use it. The boat was fairly large and not crowded, so I could go out on the deck or sit comfortably in a chair. It felt like a drive on the water in pleasant weather.
結局、何も影も姿も、見ることはできませんでした。
頑張ってくれたみたいですが・・。
次回乗船チケットをもらいましたが、旅行最終日だったので、使えませんでした。
船はそこそこ大きくて、満員でもないので、甲板に出たり、ゆったり椅子に座ったり。
気持ちのよい天気の中、船でドライブ、といった感じでした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were unable to see any whales on the day of your participation.
If you have the opportunity, please come again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
私共のクルーズにお越しいただき誠に有難うございました。
ご参加頂きました日はクジラを観測頂けなかったとの事、大変残念に思います。
機会がございましたら是非またお越しください。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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The staff were very nice
Sand bar was beautiful but snorkel spot wasn’t clear water
Enjoyed the dinner buffet, would probably only recommend maybe a start time a little earlier like 3 p.m. This would allow everyone a chance to enjoy to cruise during daylight before the dinner start.
This was a super and well worth it tour. We had the Missouri in Washington state for many years and it was so great to see what a wonderful job Hawaii has done in taking care of this part of history. I learned so much history I didn't know about this war and these ships. The tour driver we had was one of the most knowledgeable ones I'd ever had he told us a lot of info we didn't learn on the tour. Not sure how to spell his name Kaleo I think. I would love to do it again as there was so much to learn.
It was great taking this tour with our toddler. It was my second time to make it to Kaneohe SandBar. My first on Captain's Bobs boat. The Crew was great and even though your sharing the tour with everyone else on the boat It didn't feel cramp at all. It was great to share the experience with other guest.
The food was good too. Most of my friends and I went in for seconds for sure.
The Sandbar experience was great too, even though there were jellyfishes on the water the crew was very good about keeping us informed on where to not go so that we can prevent from getting stung by the jellyfishes.
While we were on the tour it rained but that's Hawaii for you. If anything it made the experience that much better:)
When I went (at the end of October), the day before had rain, so the water quality was a bit murky, and the water level was below waist height, which wasn't the best situation. However, this is just a matter of luck, so I would like to try again. The crew was wonderful and made me feel that way. My 0-year-old (11-month-old) son also seemed to really enjoy himself, even just at the sandbar!
私が行った時(10月終わり)は前日が雨で水質が少々濁り、水位も腰より下ら辺で、本来のベストな状況ではありませんでした。しかしこればかりは時の運ですので、またチャレンジしたいと思います。そう思わせてくれるような素敵なクルーでした。0歳(11ヶ月)の息子もサンドバーだけでしたがとっても楽しんでくれている様子でした♪
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It was a very enjoyable tour!
The sandbar was a bit different from what I imagined, with the water coming up to my waist, but it was incredibly beautiful and moving. The staff suggested practicing snorkeling, so I practiced diving with goggles. I had never swum in the ocean before and wasn't confident, so I was glad I practiced.
I was worried about snorkeling since I couldn't touch the bottom, but they provided life jackets and fins, so it was fine! I was thrilled to see colorful fish and coral reefs.
The day I participated was cloudy and sunny, so when I got out of the water, it was surprisingly cold on the boat, and it actually rained a bit, making me shiver for real. The air conditioning on the bus was also strong, so those who are sensitive to the cold should be careful!
The hamburger for lunch was delicious too! The staff were very kind and lively, making it a fun and safe experience. I'm really glad I participated! I would love to go again on a sunny day.
とても楽しいツアーでした！
サンドバーは想像していたのとちょっと違って腰のあたりまで水がきていましたが、とっても綺麗で感動しました。シュノーケリングの練習をしとくといいよ、とスタッフの方が言ってたのでゴーグルをつけてもぐる練習をしました。海で泳いだことがなくて自信がなかったので、練習しておいてよかったです。
シュノーケリングをする時は足もつかないので心配でしたが、ライフジャケットもフィンも貸してもらえるので大丈夫でした！カラフルな魚やサンゴ礁が見れて感激でした。
参加した日は曇ったり晴れたりだったので、海から上がると船の上は意外と寒く、途中ザッと雨も降って冗談ではなく本当に震えました。。バスの中も冷房がきいているので、冷え性の方は要注意です！
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです！
スタッフの皆さんもとっても優しくノリノリで、楽しく安心に過ごせました。参加して本当によかったです！また晴れた日に行ってみたいです。
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Due to the unfortunate bad weather and temperature, we couldn't see the beautiful sandbar. There's nothing we can do about that. The staff's response was good, so I can recommend it. I was able to swim close to a large sea turtle while snorkeling.
あいにくの悪天候と気温のため、キレイなサンドバーは見れませんでした。
こればかりは、仕方がありません。
スタッフのかたの対応はよかったので、オススメはできます。
シュノーケルでは大きな海がめの近くで泳げました。
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What a fabulous way to begin a vacation in Oahu! The Captain and Tour Director we’re knowledgeable, generous and entertaining. They made the first day of our vacation even more special than my husband and I imagined! Thank you!!
❤️たくさんのイルカがみれました！一緒に行った子供達も大興奮です
ガイドさん達もとても優しく、楽しい方達でした！╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
船の上でのフラダンスショーもあり、ステキな旅の1ページになりました
嬉しいご感想ありがとうございます。
This tour was completely satisfying. The hotel pickup, guidance at the harbor, explanations on the boat, and guidance at the sandbar were all excellent, including the explanation about the filming locations of Jurassic World during our return! Everything was satisfying. The weather, with rain and sunshine, allowed us to see a beautiful rainbow clearly from start to finish!
The date of the visit was October 11, 2018.
I took photos of a newlywed couple, but since I don't have their address, I couldn't send them, so I'm uploading the photos here.
If you're seeing this, I hope it's helpful!
このツアーは全てが満足でした。ホテルのピックアップ、ハーバーでの誘導、船上での説明、サンドバーでの誘導などなど、帰港中にジュラシックワールドのロケ地だった説明！全てが満足でした。天候も雨が降ったり晴れたりしたお陰でスタートからエンドまではっきり見える綺麗な虹を見ることができました！
現地月日は2018年10月11日です。
新婚さんの写真を撮ってあげたのですが、アドレスもわからないので送ってあげる事が出来なかったのでここに写真をアップします。
見ておられたらご参考に❗️
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Driver Levent was right on time for pick up .The tour was amazing & very informative . The knowledge Levent had was incredible . the sights we saw were good & lunch delicious . Highly recommend this tour for 1st timers to Oahu or returnees to the island.My daughter & I had a great time .
Aloha Sue, Thank you for your thoughtful words and kind review! :) Yes, This is exactly what we had in mind, to show our guests all the beautiful natural locations around the whole island so everyone can pick their favorite! :))) Mahalo Nui Loa for joining us and hope to see you again one day! :))) Noelani and the Oahu Nature Tours Team
I participated with a team of five from work. On this day, the tide was low, and there were some sandbars exposed, but the sandbar where the tour landed was underwater. Although we couldn't relax under the parasol, the water level was just below our knees, so our guide and everyone else joined in and enjoyed playing beach volleyball like kids again. The BBQ burger for lunch was delicious, and we had fun snorkeling and watching sea turtles, so overall it was great. I think it's a good tour!
By the way, the boats are divided for Japanese and foreign participants, but we intentionally chose the foreigner boat to enjoy a more local experience. There was also a Japanese guide on the same boat, so I think it made the experience even better!
職場のチーム5人で参加しました。
この日は潮が引いていてサンドバーが出ているところもありましたが、ツアーが上陸するサンドバーは水の中(^^ゞ
パラソルの下でのんびりとはいかなかったけど、ひざ下の水位だったのでガイドさんや参加の皆さんで童心にかえってビーチバレーを楽しみました。
ランチのＢＢＱバーガーは美味しかったし、シュノーケルもウミガメウォッチングも楽しめてトータルは〇。良いツアーだと思います！
ちなみに船は日本人用と外国人用に分かれていますが、私達は敢えて外国人用の船に乗って、より現地感を楽しみました。日本人ガイドの方も同じ船にいるので、その方が楽しめると思います(^^)
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This was my very first experience using Veltra, so I was a bit worried. However, I felt reassured knowing that several major Japanese travel agencies were shareholders.
I enjoyed playing volleyball on the sandbar and the light snacks/BBQ lunch were quite delicious.
全く最初のベルトラさんの利用でしたので少し心配でした。日本の大手旅行代理店の数社が株主でしたので安心でした。
サンドバー（砂洲）でバレーボールをしたり、軽食／BBQランチも結構美味しく食べられました。
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Our two families (4 adults and 3 kids under 10) would definitely recommend Captain Bobs sandbar cruise and it was a highlight of our holiday.
The team looked after us the entire time, from pick up to drop off. The entertainment, the scenic journey, the sandbar, volleyball, the turtles, the snorkelling, the bbq - gosh it was all amazing.
Thanks crew for the great time we had!
Mahalo!!!
FUN-TASTIC DAY! We would do it again. My grandson wanted to stay longer. He also wanted to go again the next day.
The weather was nice, and I was very satisfied to see sea turtles! I would like to participate again! However, the snacks were really light, so I wished there was a bit more volume.
天候も良く、ウミガメも見ることができとても満足でした！また参加したいと思います！でも、軽食は本当に軽食だったのでもう少しボリュームが欲しかったと思います。
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The shuttle service was convenient.
There are paid options, so it might be necessary to check in advance.
It was not crowded.
It can get chilly when the sun goes down, so you might need something to wear over.
送迎つきだったので、便利でした。
有料のものもあるので、事前のチェックが必要かも。
空いてました。
日が陰ると肌寒いので、羽織るものが 必要かも。
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This was a great experience the food, view and dancing. So well worth it would do it again.
There is no better way to experience Hawaii, than out on its beautiful, indescribable blue waters. After doing a bit of research, I knew I wanted to go snorkeling on the west side of the island. I also snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, but there is zero comparison. Two completely different experiences. Sailing out of the harbor, on the beautiful catamaran, with the wind in your hair, onto the sparkling water, a stunning, panoramic view of the majestic mountains behind you, with three fabulous hours of yet unknown adventures ahead of you---well, what more can you ask for? Our time on this tour was great. It went by entirely too fast. But every minute was wonderful. We saw more dolphins than we could count. Had great visibility while snorkeling. Saw many different types of fish and marine life. All under the skillful supervision of the awesome crew. Also, the boat was not overly crowded, which was terrific. Plenty of room to move about and to have a good seat. The food and drinks were perfect. I just wish it was twice as long. And honestly, next time we go back, I will probably go more than once. It's simply the best way to experience the magic of Hawaii. PS. I booked through Hawaii Activities.com and I believe the company name is also Hawaii Nautical. No matter which you book it, it's completely worth it!
Every time I visit Hawaii, I always love to go Snorkeling and normally go to Hanauma Bay. This time we decided to try something different and was so glad we all went on Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel Adventure & BBQ Lunch Boat Tour. I enjoyed it so much that I will schedule it again next year. "Great job!" Captain Bob and crew, see you next year.
