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I rode it once over 10 years ago. My impression at that time was quite good, so I decided to ride it again this time, but... I was disappointed because I couldn't see much. There were hardly any Japanese people on this trip, so the captain's talk was all in English, which I didn't understand well (^_^;) I wonder if it depends on the weather. I won't be doing it again.
10年以上前に、1回乗りました。
その時の印象が割りと良かったので、今回も乗ったのですが…
あまり、良く見えなくてがっかりでした。
日本人が殆どいない回だったので、船長の話しも英語オンリーで、良くわからん(^_^;)
天気にもよるのかな~
再度は無いですね。
アトランティスサブマリンアドベンチャーをVELTRAで予約していただき、ありがとうございます。アロハ。
Mahalo for booking an Atlantis Submarine Adventure with VELTRA. Aloha.
My father-in-law and I had an awesome time out on the water. We took the morning tour/sail. The staff was very nice, informative and professional. It was a great way to start any day. The views from the boat were spectacular. I would recommend anyone coming to Waikiki to look them up and take the tour.
We went on our honeymoon with another foreign couple. It was unfortunately rainy, but the guide contacted us early and suggested we dress in clothes that could get muddy, so I participated in shorts, a T-shirt, and comfortable sandals. I got completely muddy, and it felt great! (^ ^) The guide provided fun explanations in both English and Japanese while we walked, and also shared recommendations for shops and culture, which was really wonderful! I would love to join the dolphin tour next time, and I hope to have the same guide again.
新婚旅行で行ったのですが、外国人カップルとの4人でした。
あいにくの雨でしたがガイドさんが早めに連絡をくださり、泥だらけになってもいい格好でとの事だったので短パンにTシャツと歩きやすいサンダルで参加。
思いっきり泥だらけになり気持ちよかったです(^ ^)
またガイドさんが英語と日本語で楽しく説明しながら歩いてくださり、オススメのお店や文化なども教えてくれて本当にお会いできてよかったです!
また次回ドルフィンツアーにも参加したいので、同じガイドさんがいいなーと思っております。
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Please consider joining us for other tours next time. We look forward to seeing you!
嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。楽しんでいただけたようで私たちもとても嬉しいです。是非、次回は他のツアーにもご参加ください。お待ちしています。
Before boarding ship, performers played fura dance, they made good moody.
This dinner was very good for me, especially I likeed roasted beef!
I enjoyed performance by singer and dancer, so I could join the teaching fura dance.
Of course, I could take a picture behind sunset on horizon.
Finally they celebrated us about honeymoon.
I think you can only truly be satisfied with this on a nice sunny day, but unfortunately, it was rainy and cloudy on the day of my visit, and the sea was murky. Although I was able to see sea turtles while snorkeling, I didn't feel a sense of wonder. If I have another opportunity, I would like to participate again. The staff were very cheerful, and their jokes were wonderful!
こればかりはお天気の良い日でないと本当に満足はできないと思いますが、残念ながら、当日は雨のち曇りで海が濁っていてシュノーケルで海ガメは見れたものの、感動という気分ではなかったです。
また機会があれば、参加したいです。
スタッフの皆さんはとても明るく、ジョークも素敵でした☆
Aloha! While we can't control the weather for outdoor tours, our staff always puts in extra effort during those times. We hope the sun shines brightly for your next visit. We look forward to seeing you!
アロハ!屋外でのツアーのため天候だけはコントロールできませんが、そんな時はいつも以上にスタッフは張り切ります。
次回ご参加の際はお日様がいっぱい出てくれますように。お待ちしてます。
I was very anxious about participating with my 4-year-old child who can't swim, but the staff said, "I'll take good care of you, so you just enjoy yourself," which I was really grateful for. They held my daughter securely both in the water and on the boat, and she seemed to feel safe.
The other people were also friendly and would check in on us, creating an easy-going atmosphere where it was comfortable to ask questions.
And we encountered dolphins! At a distance of about two meters! We came across a group of about eight, and two of them swam alongside me. They looked directly into my eyes, and I looked back at them… it was an unexpected moment of eye contact! It may have been a very brief time, but it felt like we were together for a long time in the blue sea, and I will never forget that memory. It was an event that made me realize that even in middle age, there are still things that can move me so deeply.
We also met a sea turtle. It was swimming leisurely and had an impressive presence.
I recommend renting a wetsuit. The first boat departs at 7:30 AM, and the wind after getting out of the water can be quite cold. My husband, who has a bit more body fat, didn’t seem cold at all, but my child and I felt chilly even in wetsuits. Also, I recommend bringing motion sickness medication. The prestigious Dolphin University uses a double-hulled boat, so it doesn't rock much, but it's a good precaution just in case you start to feel unwell.
4歳の泳げない子どもを連れての参加でしたので、非常に不安でしたが、スタッフの方が「私がちゃんとケアするから、あなたはしっかり楽しんで」と言ってくださり、本当にありがたかったです。
実際、娘を海の中でも船の上でもしっかりと抱きかかえてくれて、娘も安心していたようです。
他の方々も、ことあるごとに声をかけてくださるし、何かあれば聞きやすいフレンドリーな雰囲気です。
そしてイルカ、出会えましたよ! しかも2メートルくらいの至近距離で! 8頭くらいの群れと出会ったのですが、うち2頭が私と並行に泳いでくれたんです。そして私の目をじっと見て、私も彼らの目を見て…まさかのアイコンタクト! それはとても短い時間だったのでしょうが、音が一瞬聞こえなくなり、青い海のなかでとても長い間一緒にいたような気がしました。一生忘れられない思い出です。中年になっても、こんなに感動できることがまだあったのかと思うくらいの出来事でした。
ウミガメ先生にも出会えましたよ。ゆったりと泳いでらして、すごい貫禄でした。
ウェットスーツのレンタルはおススメです。第1便だと7時半出港ですから、水から上がったあとの風はかなり冷たいです。肉付きのよい夫は全然寒くなかったようですが、私と子どもはウェットスーツを着ていても寒かったです。
それから、酔い止めのお薬の持参をおススメします。名門イルカ大学は双頭船なのでさほど揺れませんが、気分が悪くなってはもったいないので念のためのお守りです。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Iruka Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
楽しんでいただけたとのことで大変うれしく思います。
ぜひ次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Iruka Office
I participated with my son. Since we used it a few days before summer vacation, my son, who is 10 years old, was the only child, but both adults and children enjoyed it.
It's quite a physically demanding tour, but it's fine for kids. Even those who can't swim were able to enjoy it with the support of the staff. I was thrilled to swim with dolphins on my third attempt. The place where we first dove was astonishingly beautiful, and that alone was moving. I also got to swim with sea turtles, and we had a lot of fun with sea kayaking, slides, and stand-up paddleboarding.
My son also had a great time playing with the staff. The hamburgers were excellent.
There were a few people who got seasick, so it's essential to take motion sickness medication if you participate. Even though my son and I usually don't get seasick, we took it just in case, and I think that was the right decision.
I purchased photos for $65 on a USB. If you download them, it's $60. There are about 500 photos from the entire tour that day.
息子と2人で参加しました。夏休みの数日前に利用したためか、子どもは10才のうちの息子のみでしたが、大人も子どもも楽しめました。
けっこう体力がいるツアーですが、子どもでも大丈夫。泳げない方もスタッフの方のフォローで楽しんでました。3回目のチャレンジでイルカと泳げて感激しました。始めにダイブした場所は海が驚くほどキレイで、それだけでも感動。海亀とも泳げて、シーカヤックやスライダー、サップもできてホントに楽しかったです。
息子もスタッフの方に沢山遊んでもらって良かったです。ハンバーガーも絶品でした。
船酔いでダウンの方も数名いらっしゃったので、参加の際は酔い止めは必須です。普段は酔わない私達親子も念のため飲んで行きましたが、正解だったと思います。
写真は65ドルでUSBを購入しました。ダウンロードだと60ドルです。その日のツアー全体の写真が500枚くらいになります。
Thank you for participating in the tour!
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Irukka Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます!
楽しんでいただけたとのことで大変うれしく思います。
ぜひ次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Irukka Office
The sixth-grade boy was very satisfied. As others have mentioned, I didn't have high expectations for the BBQ. I thought we would be grilling and eating raw meat, which would have been disappointing. However, the meat (beef and chicken) was delicious.
On the day of our visit, it seemed like there were about 200 to 300 local elementary school students on a field trip, so the wait times were long. We couldn't go on all the slides, but the kids were very happy.
We had a nearly private lesson for bodyboarding in the wave pool, but since the waves weren't as high as those in the ocean, I think experienced boarders might find it lacking. However, the kids were thrilled.
We couldn't take advantage of the free Wi-Fi because we booked just a few days before our departure date. I recommend making reservations early.
小学生6年4年の男の子は大満足。
他の方も記載あるようにBBQは期待してませんでした。実際に生の肉を焼いて食べるのだと思ったらガッカリされると思います。しかし美味しいお肉(牛肉、鶏肉)でした。
当日は遠足らしく地元の小学生が200~300人程の団体できてましたので並ぶ時間は長かったです。
全部のスライダーは行けませんでしたが子供達は大満足でした。
ボディーボードにレッスンはほぼ貸し切り状態になっての波のプールでボディーボードをしましたが実際に海でやるような高い波ではないので一回でもされている経験者からしたら物足りないと思いますが子供達は大喜びでした。
無料特典のWi-Fiは予約した日が出発日の数日前だった為に受けられませんでした。予約するのは早めにすることをお勧めします。
Last year, I went to the sandbar, and this year, the timing of the low tide didn't match, so the water level was about waist-deep. There's nothing we can do about nature. At the sandbar, I had a great time playing beach volleyball with people from overseas and had a female guide take professional-level photos of me! Also, during the turtle watching, we saw turtles swimming gracefully, and the kids were overjoyed!!
After enjoying delicious hamburgers, we went snorkeling. Although the visibility was a bit poor, I was healed by the colorful fish that ate food from my hand!
The captain, the guide, and the crew were all very kind, making it a truly enjoyable tour! I will definitely come back!
昨年もサンドバーへ行きましたが、今年も干潮タイミング合わず腰下程度の水位でした。こればかりは自然の事なので仕方ない。サンドバーでは海外の人とビーチバレーしたり、ガイドの女性にプロ並みの写真撮って頂いたりと大変楽しめました!また、タートルウォッチングでは優雅に泳ぐカメが顔も出してくれて子供も大喜び!!
美味しいハンバーガーを食べた後は、シュノーケリング。こちらも透明度はやや悪かったものの、手からエサを食べてくれる色とりどりの魚に癒されました!
キャプテン、ガイドの方、クルー、皆さん優しくて行程中ほんとに楽しいツアーでした!
また来まーす!
Participation of a 5-year-old boy alone
I read in other people's experiences that it was okay not to understand English, but in our case, we were in a group of five (four of whom were children from English-speaking countries), and there was no particular support, which made my son feel quite isolated. The instructor initially taught us about the size of the dolphins, but since we couldn't understand the words, we waited for what felt like thirty minutes for the explanation to finish. At one point, my son had a gloomy expression and said, "I don't understand what they're saying, so this isn't fun at all." I regretted participating in this program.
After that, we finally entered the pool and had a photo session with the dolphins, but compared to the other four, my son clearly had fewer poses. For example, we took turns kissing the dolphin for photos, but my son's turn was skipped. When it came to swimming with the dolphin for photos, he was skipped again. And when it was time to feed the dolphin for photos, he was skipped once more. I seriously wondered if this was some form of discrimination.
Still, I held onto a faint hope that they might take photos of him later, but as expected, my wish was not fulfilled until the end. He was skipped so many times that I thought about going to the reception to ask for photos, but by the time I circled the pool, the program had ended. I couldn't bring myself to ask to go back into the pool for photos again, so I gave up, but I felt regret and tears came to my eyes.
It seemed like he was ignored because he couldn't speak English.
Later, when we were choosing the photos to purchase, none of the poses I had initially requested were available, and there wasn't a single good photo, which was disappointing. I regretted coming all this way and paying a high price for the photos. I managed to buy a few photos, but every time I look at them, I feel sad, so I’ve put them away.
I apologize for the lengthy message, but if your child is going to participate, I wouldn’t recommend it unless they are fluent in English like a native speaker. I think it would be fine for adults.
5歳男子一人参加
他の方の体験談に、英語がわからなくても大丈夫と書いてありましたが、
うちの場合は5人グループ(うち4人は英語圏の子供達)で、
特にフォローもなく疎外感がかなり強かったみたいです。
インストラクターの方が、最初にイルカの大きさなどを教えてくれましたが
言葉がわからず、数十分(恐らく30分程度?)ひたすら説明が終わるのを待っていました。途中「何を言ってるかわからないから、ちっとも楽しくないね。」と暗い顔をしていたのでこのプログラムに参加したことを後悔しました。
そのあといよいよプールに入って、イルカと撮影をしてくれましたが、
他の4人と比べて明らかにポーズが少なかったです。
例えば順番ずつイルカにキスをする写真を撮るのですが、息子の番だけスキップされました。
順にイルカと泳ぎ写真を撮る、息子だけスキップ。
順にイルカに餌をあげる写真を撮る、息子だけスキップ。
これは人種差別なのか?と割と真剣に悩みました笑
それでも後から撮ってくれるかもと淡い期待をいだいておりましたが、
予想通り最後まで願いが叶うことはありませんでした。
あまりにスキップされるので、受付に写真を撮って欲しいと言いに行こうと思いプールをぐるりと周っている間にプログラムが終了しました。
まさかもう一度プールに入って写真を撮ってくれなんて言えませんでしたので諦めましたが、悔しくて少し涙が出ました笑
息子が英語が話せないから、存在を無視されていたようでした。
あとから購入する写真を選ぶのですが、最初に希望を伝えていたポーズも無く、良いものが一枚もなかったので落胆しました。
高いお金を払って写真を撮ってもらいに来たのに、と後悔しました。
なんとか写真を数枚購入しましたが見るたびに悲しい気持ちになるので、しまいこんでいます。
長くなりましたが、お子様が参加されるのであれば英語がネイティブ並みに堪能でないとおすすめしません。大人なら大丈夫だと思います。
アロハ
あなたの体験を聞いて残念に思います。私たちは世界中からのゲストを歓迎しており、英語を話さないゲストと英語を話すゲストのすべてが私たちの教育的でインタラクティブなイルカプログラムを楽しむことが重要です。あなたが体験したことはそうではなく、私たちはこれを聞いて申し訳なく、残念に思います。このフィードバックをプログラムを担当したトレーナーと共有し、いつの日かより良い体験のためにあなたを再びお迎えできることを願っています。
マハロ、
Aloha
We are disappointed to hear of your experience. We welcome guests from all over the world and it is important to us that all of our guests, non-English speaking and English speaking, enjoy our educational and interactive dolphin programs. This is not what you experienced and we are sorry and disappointed to hear this. We will be sure to share this feedback with the trainer who facilitated the program and hope that one day we can welcome you back for a better experience.
Mahalo,
We participated with my wife and our three daughters, who are in fifth grade, third grade, and kindergarten. Initially, we considered an all-inclusive plan, but since the price was almost 1.5 times higher and we had a larger group, we opted for a plan that only included transportation and park admission. The food and drinks inside the park are indeed more expensive compared to outside, but the portions are large enough that one item can serve two children. One large drink is also sufficient for our family of five. I believe the all-inclusive option is unnecessary unless you're part of a university sports team group. Both the kids and I had a great time in the park. From what I observed, it seemed that the kids enjoyed this much more than swimming at the beach.
小5、小3、年長の娘3人、妻と私の5名で参加でした。最初にフル込みのプランと悩みましたが、価格がほぼ1.5倍なのと人数が多いため送迎とパーク入園のみのプランにしました。パーク内の飲食は、外と比べると確かに高めですが分量が多いため一つで子供2人分はいけました。飲み物もラージサイズ一つで家族五人分はいけるのでこちらも一個で十分です。フル込みは、大学の運動部のグループでなければ、不要だと思いました。パーク内で子供もわたしもすごく楽しめました。見てると、子供にとってはビーチで泳ぐよりは、こちらの方が楽しそうでした。
Here we have a small group of nice folks pouring their soul into this wonderful luau. Imagine all this happing within the beautiful confines of Waimea Valley! Great food, great entertainment and one heck of a value. Toa Luau is centered around the traditional Samoan luau ways and pays respect to Hawaii and all the islands of Polynesia. My party of six adults chose the Silver package and were delighted with our seating position to the show. The food was amazing. Do yourself a favor... leave the other touristy luaus to the tourists and experience what these lovely folks work so hard to share. Well done Toa Luau!!
Aloha and mahalo from your Toa Luau Ohana for your kind words! We hope to see you again, and soon! ^_^
It's expensive, but I signed up for a plan that includes transportation. There are pizzas and hamburgers available on-site for about $10. I had those, and they were sufficient. There are a lot of slides, and I rode them all! It was so much fun!
I noticed that while some slides were empty just a moment ago, they suddenly had long lines, while others that were crowded earlier became available. I think it's a good idea to ride the ones that are less crowded. The big slide has both four-person and two-person floats, and I believe the green one is for two people.
If you just stand in line, everyone is waiting for the yellow four-person float, so two-person groups can get the green float by skipping ahead a bit. This way, your turn will come up quickly. There was no guidance, so I ended up standing in line.
It was great because I could play without it being too crowded! The showers are cold water. Please be careful as the lockers are small.
高いですが、送迎付きのプランで申し込み。
現地で10ドルくらいでピザやハンバーガーあります。
それ食べました。十分です。
スライダーがたくさんあって乗りまくりました!楽しすぎました!
スライダーはさっきまで空いてたのに急にすごい並んでると思いきや、さっきまで混んでた方が空いてたりするので、うまくすいてるやつから乗るといいと思います。
デカスラは、四人用と二人用の浮き輪があって、確か緑が二人用。
普通に並んでると四人用の黄色の浮き輪をみんな並んでるので二人組は緑色の浮き輪を横抜かし的な形でもらって行くことになります。
そーするとすぐ順番来ますよ。
なんの案内もないので、列に並んじゃってました。
混みすぎずにあそびまわれるので、最高でした!シャワーは水です。
ロッカーは小さいので気をつけてください。
On July 12, I participated with my 6th-grade daughter. The pickup was smooth, and since we arrived early, we waited about 20 minutes at the entrance. Waiting in the blazing summer sun without any shade was quite tough. After checking our bags, we entered. We were allowed to bring one unopened plastic bottle per person.
We used a smaller locker. I had heard that only cards could be used, but it turned out that cash was accepted for $13. I had a waterproof cover for my phone hanging around my neck, along with a card and about $50 in cash, so I might not have needed to rent a locker for just a towel and a change of clothes. There were plenty of chairs, so everyone left their belongings and went off to play.
Since we only had a plan for pickup and entrance fees, we bought a hamburger and fries set for about $10 for lunch. I wasn't expecting much, but it was really delicious! It was around 12:30, and we didn't have to wait long to buy it.
The attractions require you to carry your own float and climb quite a steep slope and stairs to slide down, which is pretty tiring, but it was a lot of fun and something you can't find in Japan. It was bustling with local kids during summer vacation.
The stairs and slopes were hot on bare feet, but beach sandals tended to slip off when sliding down, so marine shoes might have been a better choice.
7月12日小学6年生の娘と2人で参加。ピックアップはスムーズで、早めに着いたので入り口で20分くらい待ちました。真夏の太陽の下日陰もなく並んで待つのはかなり辛かったです。カバンの中身チェックの後入場。無開封のペットボトル1人1本なら持込OKです。
ロッカーは小さい方を使用。カードしか使えないと聞いていたのですが13ドル現金使用でした。私は携帯の防水カバーを首から下げてカード1枚と現金を50ドルほど入れていたのでタオルと着替えだけならロッカー借りなくても良かったかも。椅子がたくさんあるのでみんな荷物置いて遊びに行っていました。
ピックアップと入場料のみのプランだったのでランチは10ドルくらいのハンバーガーとポテトのセットを購入。期待していなかったけどとても美味しかったです^_^12時半くらいでしたがそんなに待たずに買えました。
アトラクションは自分で浮き輪を抱えてかなりの坂道と階段を上がって滑り降りる仕組みになっているのでかなり疲れますが日本にはない
アトラクションでとても楽しかったです♪
夏休みで地元の子供達で賑わってました。
裸足だと階段や坂道あがるのに熱いですがビーチサンダルは滑り降りるときに脱げてしまうのでマリンシューズだとよかったかも。
I participated in the premium Japanese guided tour from 10 AM with my 2-year-old child.
I had assumed the guide would be Japanese, but it turned out to be Jim, a tall Westerner who had previously lived in Japan and spoke very fluent Japanese. He was a gentleman with a kind personality, attentive to details, and very friendly towards children.
I joined this tour because I wanted to show my child the underwater world, so I didn't have high expectations for the tour itself based on the reviews. However, it was fun to see artificial reefs and sea turtles up close. I believe this was largely thanks to Jim's detailed explanations. As a licensed scuba diver, Jim had impressive knowledge, and his explanations were very thorough and enjoyable!
When I visit Hawaii next time, I definitely want to join this tour again, specifically hoping to have Jim as our guide. Thank you, Jim!
If you want to enjoy Jim's explanations on this tour, I recommend going down the stairs from the entrance on the right side when boarding the submarine to sit in the front row. You can also see the control seat and sit close to the guide, which is a great option!
10時〜のプレミアムの日本語ガイドツアーに2歳児を連れて参加しました。
てっきり日本人ガイドかと思いきや、ジムさんという長身の欧米人で、以前に日本に住まわれていた、とても上手な日本語を話される方でした。お人柄も紳士的で、細やかな気遣いをされる、子どもにも優しいとても素敵な方でした。
今回、子どもに海の中を見せてあげたく参加したので、口コミを見てツアー自体にはあまり期待はしていなかったのてすが、人工魚礁やウミガメを間近で見られて楽しかったです。それもやはりガイドのジムさんの細やかな解説のお陰かと思います。ジムさんはスキューバダイビングのライセンス保有者なので流石の知識量で、解説がとても細やかで楽しかったです!
次にハワイを訪れる際も、またこちらのツアーを是非ジムさん目当てで参加させて頂きたいと思います。ジムさん、ありがとうございました。
もし、このツアーでジムさんの解説を楽しみたいのであれば、潜水艦に乗り込むときに向かって右の入り口から階段を降りると先頭の席に座れます。操縦席も見られ、ガイドさんの近くに座れるのでオススメですよ☆
The weather was great, and the waves were calm, so as soon as we set sail, we encountered a large pod of dolphins! It was amazing to see dolphins coming from both directions! After that, we went snorkeling at a sea turtle spot, where we saw about four or five sea turtles, and our guide took some wonderful photos for us! The hamburger we had at the end was really delicious. The guides were all cheerful, and it was a very enjoyable and fulfilling tour!
お天気も良く、波も少ない日で、出航してすぐ沢山のイルカの群れに会えました!あっちからもこっちからもイルカがきて感動しました!その後ウミガメのスポットでシュノーケリング、ウミガメも4、5匹いて、ガイドさんが素敵な写真を撮ってくれました!最後に食べたハンバーガーはとっても美味しかったです。ガイドさん達はみんな明るく、とても楽しくて、充実したツアーでした!
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin University tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something you can't easily do in Japan. How lucky to have met so many of Professor Turtle!
When you come to Oahu, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
この度はイルカ大学ツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
カメ大教授にもたくさん出会えたなんてラッキー!
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ高校・マンタ大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
I visited in early December. Although it was a bit chilly, there were very few customers due to the season, so I could ride any slider as much as I wanted. It wouldn't have been like this during the peak season. There are also rides with height restrictions, so please be mindful of that.
12月上旬の利用です。
少々肌寒さはあるものの、季節柄お客さんが極めて少なく、
どのスライダーも乗り放題。オンシーズンだったらこうは
行かなかったでしょう。身長制限がある乗り物もあるので、
それだけ気をつけて下さい。
This tour is greatly enjoyed by my third-grade child. We booked the submarine tour here for the second time, following last year. The deciding factor was that they offered late boarding times. In Hawaii, there are plenty of activities, allowing you to schedule various tours in one day. On this day, we had a packed itinerary, enjoying snorkeling at Hanauma Bay after climbing Diamond Head for sunrise, followed by the submarine tour. As far as I searched, the only option for a 3 PM boarding reservation (confirmed the next day after the request) was through VELTRA, which allowed us to have a fulfilling day. The issuance of the reservation confirmation and the transportation service are comparable to other companies, so I highly recommend it. There is a Japanese audio guide available on board, so there’s no need to worry.
小3の子供が大変気に入っているツアーです。昨年に続き、2度目の潜水艇乗船をこちらで予約しました。決め手になったのは、遅い時間の乗船予約が可能だったからです。ハワイでは、アクティビティが充実しているので1日に様々なツアーを組むことができ、この日もダイヤモンドヘッド日の出登頂後にハナウマ湾でシュノーケルを楽しんだ後の潜水艇ツアーと盛り沢山な内容でした。検索した限り、15時の乗船予約(リクエスト後、翌日に確定)はVELTRAさんだけでしたので、おかげで充実した1日を過ごすことができました。予約確定書の発行や送迎も他社ツアーと遜色ないので大変オススメです。艇内ではイヤホンによる日本語ガイドがあるので特に心配不要です。
The tide was either high or it was the season, but the seawater was at waist height. Even so, everyone seemed to be having a great time playing beach volleyball, practicing snorkeling, and relaxing on the boat! I had never tried snorkeling before, but I enjoyed it very much! The staff included a Japanese person who alternated between English and Japanese, which was reassuring. The hamburgers we had on the boat were also delicious!
潮の満ち引きなのか、時季なのか?、海水が腰の高さでした。 それでも、ビーチバレーやったり、シュノーケルの練習が出来たり、船の上でのんびりしたり思い思いの時間を過ごしていて皆さん楽しそうでした! シュノーケルは未体験でしたが、とてもとても楽しめました! スタッフの方も、日本人がいらっしゃって、英語と日本語とを交互にしてくださるので安心です。
船上で食べるハンバーガーも美味でした!
I made a reservation for lunch on the fourth day and visited. The atmosphere was nice, the guest room was good, the food was delicious, and the service was great. The cost performance was excellent.
4日目のランチを予約して訪問。雰囲気も良く、客室もよい。味も美味しく、サービスもよい。コスパも最高でした。
The feedback from users was very helpful. I hope more tours will be added in the future. I will apply again next time!
利用者の声がとても参考になりました。今後、他のツアーも増えてくればいいですね。次回もこちらから申し込みます!
I'm glad I was able to see the dolphins, but I felt that the time spent on other activities (like the staff's performance) was a bit wasted compared to the time swimming with the dolphins. I think it would have been better to visit a few more spots to increase the time spent swimming with the dolphins.
イルカは見ることができて良かったのですが、イルカと泳げた時間に対して、それ以外(スタッフさんのパフォーマンス等)の時間が勿体なかったかな?何ヵ所かポイントを回ってイルカと泳ぐ時間を増やす方が良かったと思います。
Thank you for your comment. Regarding the time spent swimming with the dolphins, we determine the duration with consideration for the dolphins' well-being. We completely understand your feelings, but Dolphin & You is an eco-friendly tour that respects nature, so we appreciate your understanding.
コメントありがとうございます。イルカと泳ぐ時間についてですが、イルカへの負担を考えて泳ぐ時間を決めております。お気持ちはすごくわかりますが、ドルフィン&ユーはエコフレンドリーツアーでもあり、自然への敬意を払ってツアーを行っておりますので、ご了承いただけると幸いです。
It was an awesome experience. The crew was very friendly and nice. The bus was nice and new and comfortable. I however did get a little sea sick so I would recommend taking motion sickness pills to help. Also I would bring a towel
Aloha Tobi,
Mahalo for your 5-Star review! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Motion sickness medication is a great recommendation, especially if it is something a guest is prone to. We offer PSI bands for sale on every tour for those who forget, as well. We are glad you enjoyed the crew and were comfortable on the bus. Please come again some day, and consider joining us for our other And You Creations tours! Aloha!
Choosing a day when the sandbar looked beautiful was the right decision. It looked very beautiful. The food was also very delicious, and I had seconds! I was able to see turtles while snorkeling, and I was very satisfied.
サンドバーが綺麗に見える予定の日を選んで正解でした。
とても綺麗に見えました。ご飯もとても美味しくておかわりしました!シュノーケルでは亀も見れたしとても満足です。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the tour. The meals are served buffet style. The best part is that you can have a lot of fun and enjoy plenty of food while experiencing the heavenly ocean. Please come visit us again!
アロハ!ツアーご参加ありがとうございます。お食事はビュッフェ方式。たくさ〜ん遊んでたくさ〜ん食べて天国の海楽しんでいただけるのが一番。
また遊びにきてくださいね。
We participated in a tour with my grandmother in her 70s and my 6-year-old daughter, spanning three generations. I was worried about my grandmother using the ladder to board the submarine, but she was able to get on and off without any issues. There was a Japanese-speaking guide, which allowed both my grandmother and daughter to enjoy the experience across a wide age range. My daughter wanted to see a stingray, and I wanted to see a sea turtle, and we were both very satisfied as our wishes came true.
70代の祖母、6歳の娘と3世代でツアーに参加。祖母が潜水艦に乗り込む際のタラップが不安でしたが問題なく乗り降りできました。日本語でのガイドもあり祖母も娘も幅広い年代で楽しむことができました。娘はエイ、私はウミガメを見たかったのですがそれぞれの願いが叶い大満足でした。
Great hike! No need for a guide. Start the hike early, beautiful views.
It might require quite a bit of stamina. I think it would be tough if you're not used to exercising. However, I forget my fatigue and desperately chase after the dolphins. The tiredness hits me later (laughs). I was a bit distant from the dolphins, but it was an emotional experience.
結構体力が必要かも?普段から運動していないときついと思います。だけど、疲れていることを忘れ必死にイルカを追っかけますので。あとで疲れが来ます(笑)
イルカとはある程度距離がありましたが、感動しました。
Thank you for your message. Ocean activities can be physically demanding, so we recommend doing some exercise before participating in the tour. Additionally, depending on the dolphins' situation, you may have the opportunity to observe them at a leisurely pace. Since conditions vary daily, we appreciate your understanding.
書き込みありがとうございます。海のアクティビティーは体力も使いますので、ツアーご参加前には、少し運動しておくことをお勧めします。またイルカの状況により、ゆったりとみられる場合もあります。毎日状況が違いますので、ご了承いただけると嬉しいです。
Had a great time..all phases of this excursion. The staff was friendkly and very helpful. The burgers were great also.
I was able to see sea turtles and fish while snorkeling, and above all, the staff's great energy made the boat lively! I definitely want to repeat this when I go to Hawaii again!
ウミガメを見れたし、シュノーケリングで魚を見れたし、何よりもスタッフのノリの良さが船内を賑わせてくれた!またハワイに行った時にはぜひリピートしたい!!
Beautiful hike. Tour guide Jody was informative. Bring repellent, I didn’t even realize I got a few bites! It can get messy if it rains, muddy shoes. There’s so many people, a tour guide is not really needed but the transportation there and back was nice. Also, this was my first hike and also my mother in laws, we did really well. Totally worth it. Lunch was also very good, first time trying vegan food, it was surprisingly filling.
Mahalo for your 5-star review! We appreciate you taking the time to spread the word about our Nature and You tour, which is still growing. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the hike and the vegan food! Mosquito repellent and shoes for muddy weather are great recommendations, as well. Thank you for remembering Jody! We will be sure to pass along this positive feedback to him. Safe travels and aloha!