All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

Was a great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and was very entertaining. Well worth the money. Definitely recommend.

This time, I signed up for a short course that included a light meal (sandwich and tea). I was excited from before arriving at the port, guided by the cheerful and energetic staff. They even helped us look for cute sea turtles while cruising... During the sandbar snorkeling, many staff members were there to watch over us properly... The ocean is truly beautiful. It might be a bit pricey since it's a place you can't visit on your own. The sandbar is natural, so depending on the time, it can be deep (laughs). However, it was a fun and reassuring tour that offered a different kind of enjoyment compared to Waikiki. Thank you very much.

今回は軽食付（サンドイッチと紅茶）の短いコースを申し込みました。
元気のいい明るいスタッフに案内されて港到着前からわくわくです。
クルーズしながらかわいいウミガメも探してくれて・・・
サンドバー・シュノーケリング時も多くのスタッフがきちんと見守ってくれて・・・
やっぱり海が美しいです。
個人で行けない場所なので少しお値段は高めかもしれません。
サンドバーは自然のものなので時間帯によっては深いです（笑）
でもワイキキとは違う楽しみ方が出来る安心の楽しいツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

Three years ago, I participated in Dolphin Junior High, and this time I joined Dolphin University. We encountered dolphins right after departing, and later we got incredibly close to dolphins and sea turtles, which was thrilling! We even took a two-shot photo with a sea turtle, making it the best day ever. I'm going to work hard and save money so I can definitely come back to Hawaii in two years!!!

3年前にイルカ中学に参加して今回は、イルカ大学に参加しました。出港してすぐにイルカと遭遇してその後もイルカ・ウミガメに大接近して手が届くような場面に大興奮です。ウミガメとの２ショット写真も撮っていただき最高の１日でした。２年後にまた参加できるように仕事を頑張って貯金して絶対にハワイに来るぞー！！！

Great tour with Cousin Fred, our driver-guide. He gave great tips on navigating the USS Arizona memorial. Downtown tour was happy Guly informative. Shuttle coach was comfortable but there were bumpy roads.

I was able to see sea turtles underwater while snorkeling, and it was so much fun! I thought the price was a bit high, though.

シュノーケルでは水中に海亀を見ることができ、とても楽しかったです！
少しお値段が高いかなと思いました。

This was amazing, loved the top floor with the nice ocean breeze. I will definitely be doing this again when I come back!!

I signed up because I wanted to see the 360-degree sandy beach, and it was packed at the Kingdom Dive. Even though the water was shallow, it was about up to my hips, and a sea turtle came right up close! The staff were friendly and attentive—no complaints at all! The bus driver, Ken, also had some funny food stories. It was a great experience, thank you!

360度砂浜を見たくて申し込みましたが、キングダイドでみっちみち
浅くても足の付け根くらいでしたが、すぐそばまで海ガメが寄ってきました！スタッフもノリが良くて丁寧！文句なしです！
バスの運ちゃんケンさんのフードトークも面白かったです。良い体験しました、ありがとうございます。

Two years ago, I had a disappointing experience due to the worst weather when I participated. This time, I made sure to check the low tide. Now, all I needed was good weather!

When I left Japan, there was a rain forecast for Kaneohe, so I hesitated to cancel, but I decided to go for it and headed to Hawaii without canceling. By the time I arrived in Hawaii, the weather in Kaneohe had cleared up! I thought maybe this could turn out well as I boarded the bus and set off.

The water level was higher than I expected, but I was blessed with clear skies and was able to have my revenge. Since it was my second time, I didn't snorkel and just took a lot of photos. The water was so clear that I was able to see several sea turtles, and I was able to make my wishes. I highly recommend going when the water level is low.

2年前に参加した際に、最悪の天気で残念な思いをしました。今回もしっかりと干潮を調べていきました。あとは天気だけ！！
日本を出発する際に、カネオヘは雨予報だったのでキャンセルしようか迷いましたが、一か八かキャンセルせずにハワイへ出発。ハワイに着いた時にはカネオヘの天気が晴れになっていました！もしかしてこれは期待できるかもしれないと思いながらバスに乗り込み出発。
思っていたよりも水位は高かったけど、晴天に恵まれてリベンジが出来ましたー。2回目だったのでシュノーケルはせずに、写真ばっかり撮っていました。
水がキレイなのでウミガメちゃんも何頭も見ることができて、しっかり願い事をすることもできました。水位が低い時には是非オススメです。

The Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise was the best I have ever experienced! Food was excellent and rates a 10!!! The service was top notch with the servers offering to do anything to make our trip pleasant and fun. The entertainment was more than expected and with the audience participation it made the evening so enjoyable. I would take my whole family next time!

This tour of the Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor was the best.
Our driver Ed was so knowledgeable and nice. The tour was awesome and very touching..
Every American should come and visit the memorial when in Honolulu.

I carefully checked the times for high and low tides before participating (laughs). Since the tide goes out only a few times a year, I recommend joining during the times when the water level is as low as possible♡

It was a day with both sunshine and clouds, but when the sun shone, the sea sparkled beautifully!! It was so much fun to ride the boat and swim freely!

The buffet on the boat was beautifully arranged and tasted much better than I expected, so I had a lot☆

Also, when you get on the boat, your body can get cold, and it feels chilly when the wind blows, so I recommend bringing a hoodie and a bath towel if you're sensitive to the cold♡

満潮干潮の時間を綿密に調べて参加しました（笑）
本当に潮がなくなるのは年に数回なので、できるだけ水位が低い時間帯に参加するのがオススメです♡

晴れたり曇ったりの一日でしたが陽射しが当たると海がキラキラ輝いて本当に綺麗！！
ボートに乗ったり自由に泳いだりも出来てめっちゃ楽しいです！

船上でのバイキングも綺麗に盛り付けて用意してくださり思ってたより全然美味しくてたくさん頂きました☆

あと、船に上がると身体が冷えてて風が吹くと寒く感じるので冷え性の方はパーカーとバスタオル持参がオススメです♡

As soon as we headed out to sea, the dolphins appeared!! They were swimming right next to us! Everyone jumped in one by one, and the staff worked hard to guide us to where the dolphins were☆

Then, right in front of us and just below, there were dolphins!! Seeing the dolphins up close, their eyes weren't wide open but half-closed (laughs), and it felt like they understood something, which was a bit thrilling (laughs).

The hamburgers, snacks, and juice on the boat weren't anything particularly fancy, but they were delicious♡

Chinatsu, the kind and straightforward staff member, truly loves dolphins and made a great effort to convey their charm, which impressed me!

The dolphin tour with the gentle captain and cheerful staff was the best time☆ Thank you so much♡

By the way, in February, while there was some sunshine, it was still a bit chilly, so I had a hand warmer in my hoodie pocket.

Also, I recommend taking motion sickness medication early to prevent seasickness~

For those who will be participating, please enjoy it♡

海へ出てすぐイルカ先生登場！！
すぐ横泳いでる！みんな飛び込め〜〜と順番に海に入りスタッフさんが一生懸命イルカのいる場所へ誘導してくれます☆

するとすぐ目の前や真下にイルカが！！
間近で見るイルカの目はクリクリじゃなくて、半開き（笑）で何か悟られたようでドキっとしました（笑）

船でのハンバーガーやお菓子、ジュースは特別高価なものじゃないけど美味しいです♡

優しく姉御肌でサバサバしたスタッフのチナツさんは本当にイルカが大好きで一生懸命イルカの良さを伝えようとしてくれたお姿に感銘を受けました！

そして優しい船長や陽気なスタッフの皆さんとのイルカツアーは最高の時間でした☆
本当にありがとうございました♡

ちなみに、2月は日差しはあるとのの、まだ肌寒くパーカーのポケットにカイロを入れて羽織ってました(>_<)

あと船酔い防止の為早めに酔い止めを飲むのがオススメですよ〜

これから参加する方ぜひ楽しんで来てください♡

Really enjoyed our time aboard.♡♡♡☆☆☆ You will enjoy#

My child doesn't really like putting their face in the water and was reluctant to try snorkeling, so the submarine experience was truly great! The kids were thrilled. They were so excited to see the fish underwater. With the Japanese headphones, we could understand the explanations as well. It was a wonderful experience.

子供が海に顔をつけるのがあまり好きではなくシュノーケリングも嫌がっていたので潜水艦は本当に良かったです！
子供達も大喜び。海の中にいる魚を見て大興奮。
日本語のヘッドホン付ければ説明も分かります。いい体験が出来ました。

The moment I entered the sea, I was able to see a sea turtle up close! The dolphins also came by about five or six times. I was very satisfied to see them up close! I took motion sickness medication, so I was fine, but there were a few people who were feeling seasick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication.

海に入った瞬間ウミガメがすごく近くで見れました！
イルカも、5,6回は来てくれたでしょうか。
近くで見ることができとても満足でした！
私は酔い止めを飲んでたので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いしてる方が何人かいたので、酔い止めは飲んだ方がいいと思います！

It was very beautiful!! I was satisfied because I could see many sea turtles. However, surprisingly, it was deep until we reached the sandbar... I think it depends on the season, but some women were submerged up to their chests. In the photos, it looks like it's only knee-deep, so be careful as there were people who couldn't enter because they weren't wearing swimsuits.

とってもきれいでした！！海亀もたくさん見れたので満足です。
ただ、以外とサンドバーにたどり着くまでが深いです。。。時期にもよるのだと思いますが女性の方は胸のあたりまで浸かりました。
写真だと膝くらいなので水着を着てなくて入れない方もいたので注意ですね。

After arriving by bus from Waikiki, we set off on a boat! Our energetic Japanese guide provided a humorous sightseeing tour, and we reached the heavenly sea! At high tide, the water was up to our waists, and the contrast between the blue sea, the Ko'olau mountain range, and the emerald green sandbar was stunning. After enjoying the sandbar for about an hour, it was lunch time! The freshly grilled hamburgers from the boat's BBQ were delicious!

Next, we went on a turtle watching adventure while listening to the captain play the ukulele and sing! Luckily, a big turtle greeted us right in front of the boat. After that, we went snorkeling over a large coral reef! Before snorkeling, our Japanese guide carefully explained important safety precautions in an easy-to-understand manner, which made us feel very secure. Finally, we donned our fins, masks, and life jackets and entered the water! The clear sea was filled with many fish and corals, allowing us to enjoy a unique snorkeling experience. Other guests were able to swim with the turtles, which was enviable! Additionally, the local staff kept a close eye on safety, allowing us to enjoy ourselves without worry. It was a thoroughly satisfying tour!

ワイキキからバスで到着後、ボートで出発！日本人の元気なガイドさんから冗談交えての観光ガイドもしてもらいながら天国の海へ到着！満潮で腰までつかるほどで、青い海とクアロア山脈とサンドバーのエメラルドグリーンのコントラストが最高でした。１時間ほどサンドバーを堪能した後はランチtime！ボートのBBQで焼きあがった出来たてのハンバーガーはとても美味しかった！
お次は船長のウクレレと生歌を聴きながらホヌウォッチングへ！運よくビッグなホヌがボートの前で迎えてくれました。その後は大きなサンゴの沖合でシュノケーリング！シュノケーリングの前には日本人ガイドさんから安全に関わる大切な諸注意を分かりやすく丁寧に説明してくれてとても安心しました。いざ、足ヒレ、マスク、ライフジャケットを着用して着水！透明な海の中にはたくさんの魚とサンゴがいて沖合ならではのシュノケーリングを楽しむことができました。他のお客さんはホヌと泳ぐことができたそうです。羨ましい！また、現地スタッフの方々も安全面に目を光らせていて安心して楽しむことができました。大満足なtourでした！

I went to the location by rental car, but it was quite a distance from Waikiki. Since it was not crowded, there were hardly any Japanese people, and I was able to enjoy the attractions without waiting in line. I had some trouble figuring out how to use the lockers.

レンタカーで現地に行きましたがワイキキから結構距離があった。空いていた事もあってほとんど日本人もいないし、並ばずアトラクションをかなり満喫できた。
ロッカーの使い方にてこずりました。

It felt like we were swimming with all our might to chase after the dolphins, haha.

It can be quite tiring, but it's a fun event. Even if you're not confident in your swimming skills, they provide free life jackets and fins, so you'll manage somehow.

I had imagined playing with the dolphins, so it was a bit disappointing that the experience was different from what I expected. But I did get to see wild dolphins.

Since they are wild, whether they come close to people or swim away depends on their mood that day.

On the day we went, it seemed like a pod of bottlenose dolphins was nearby, and the long-beaked dolphins with their young seemed to be panicking and escaping.

Whether you get to play with the dolphins is probably a matter of luck.

イルカのいるところまで全力で泳いで追いかける感じでしたｗ

なかなか疲れますが楽しいイベントではあります。
泳ぎに自信が無くてもライフジャケットとフィンが無料で付いてくるので、どうにかなります。

イルカと戯れるイメージを想定していたので、
何となく違う結果だったのは残念。
でも野生のイルカに会えました。

野生だから、イルカの気分で人の近くに来るか、逃げるか、それはその日次第のようです。

入った日は近くにバンドウイルカの群れが来ていたようで、
子どもを連れたハシナガイルカたちは焦って逃げていたみたいですね。

イルカと戯れられるかどうかは運次第でしょう。

I received a confirmation call the evening before, and they asked if I would like to change to the 9:00 AM flight since the early morning flight on the day of the reservation was extremely full. I gladly accepted! I was thinking that early mornings would be tough due to jet lag, so it worked out perfectly (*´∇｀*).

A blue school bus with "Meimon Iruka Junior High" written on it arrived in front of the hotel. All the staff members were cheerful and fun people.

Since there were few of us, we all introduced ourselves one by one during the ride. This was really enjoyable! With everyone sharing information, a sense of camaraderie among classmates started to develop.

It took about an hour by school bus to reach the Ko Olina area in the northern part of Oahu, and we arrived at the port after a fun commute. After about 20 to 30 minutes, the boat carrying the first group returned. There were indeed a lot of people... I'm glad we switched to the second group!

We boarded a luxurious two-story cruise ship and traveled for about 20 minutes to the dolphin point. Whenever we spotted dolphins, everyone would jump in, but the dolphins would often get startled and swim away. The boat would quietly approach the dolphin pods, allowing us to jump in one by one and swim towards the dolphins with all our might.

Wearing a simple life jacket and small fins made floating easy, but swimming was a bit tough.

Even when we swam, the dolphins would escape! They swam right under us at times. We could see the dolphins' dorsal fins from a distance.

I brought a special camera for diving, but unfortunately, I couldn't capture any images of the dolphins.

After several attempts, everyone was able to see the dolphins with their own eyes, and then we moved to the point where the turtles were. The dolphins swam alongside the boat, as if to say, "Is now the time to jump in?"

At the turtle point, we enjoyed snorkeling. It was a fun day filled with laughter. Thank you very much!

前日の夕方に確認の電話が来て、
予約当日の早朝便は凄い満員だから、良かったら２便（９：００発）に変更しませんか？と言われ快諾！
時差ぼけで早朝はきついなーと思っていたので丁度よかったです(*´∇｀*)

ホテル前に「名門イルカ中学」と書かれた青いスクールバスが到着。
スタッフさんたちはみんな陽気で楽しい方々ばかりｗ

人数が少なかったので移動中全員順番に自己紹介をしましたｗ
これがまた楽しかった♪
みんなの情報が共有されたので、クラスメイトの一体感が何となく芽生えた感じです。

オアフ島の北部、コオリナ地区までスクールバスで約１時間弱、楽しい通学時間を過ごして港に到着。
２～３０分ほどで１便の皆を載せたボートが帰ってきました。
たしかにすごい人数でした・・・。
２便にして良かったｗ

２階建ての豪華なクルーズ船に乗ってイルカポイントまで約２０分程度移動。
イルカを見つけては全員で飛び込むんだけど・・・
さすがにイルカさんたち、驚いちゃうのか逃げてしまいますｗ
船は出来るだけ静かにイルカの群れの近くまで行ってくれるので、
順次水に飛び込んでイルカ向かって全力で泳ぎます。

簡易版ライフジャケットを着用して、小さなフィンを装着しているので浮いているのは楽だけど泳ぐにはちょっとしんどいｗ

泳いでもイルカさんは逃げますｗｗｗ
足の下を通り過ぎてくれたりしました。
遠めにイルカさんの背びれも見えました。

ダイビングをするので、専用のカメラを携えて行きましたが、イルカさんの姿を撮影する事は出来なかったのが残念。

何度かのトライで全員がイルカさんを肉眼で確認できたところで終了。
カメさんのいるポイントに移動する間、イルカさんは船に並走してくれてｗ
飛び込むなら今？的なｗ

カメさんのいるポイントでは素潜りして楽しみました。
笑いの絶えない楽しい一日でした、どうもありがとうｗ

I was worried about whether it would be sunny in Hawaii for my first visit and if I would be able to communicate in Japanese. On top of that, I was eight months pregnant...

The day I participated was May 18. It was very sunny, and I didn't feel seasick at all. It was incredibly beautiful ( •̤ᴗ•̤ ).

I was able to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling! It was so close, and I was super excited!

Since I was pregnant, everyone was very kind and considerate, so I had nothing to worry about (٩(•ᴗ• ٩).

I would love to participate again once my child is born!

初めてのハワイで、晴れるのかも、日本語通じるかも全くわからなくて心配でした。
なおかつ妊娠８ヶ月で…

参加した日5月18日
すごく晴れてて、船酔いもなく、
すごく綺麗でした( •̤ᴗ•̤ )

シュノーケルで、ウミガメと泳ぐことができました＼(^^)／近くて大興奮でした！

私の妊婦ということで
皆さん優しく気遣いたくさんで
なにも心配いらなかったです٩(•ᴗ• ٩)

子供産まれたらまた参加したいです！

I was worried about seasickness, but I was able to enjoy myself without feeling sick. According to the staff, taking motion sickness medication 30 minutes before boarding works best!

On the bus to the boat, the staff talked about snorkeling tips. All the staff members were enthusiastic, cheerful, and fun(^ ^).

We saw so many dolphins! The staff was excited too.

The activities on the boat were enjoyable as well. They played the ukulele, danced, and we had lunch!

On the way back, they were selling photos, so I bought some, and I’m really glad I did. It's hard to take underwater photos by yourself. They are all truly beautiful pictures. I highly recommend it.

If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you!

船酔いが心配でしたが、船酔いすることなく楽しめました。スタッフさん曰く、酔い止め薬は乗船の30分前に飲むと効きやすいそうです！
船までのバスでは、シュノーケルの心得をスタッフさんが話されていました。スタッフの方は、みなさん熱心で、明るく楽しい方ばかりでした(^ ^)
イルカは本当に沢山見られました！スタッフの方も興奮されていました。
船上でのアクティビティも楽しかったです。ウクレレを弾いてくれたり、踊ったり、ランチも頂きました！
帰りのバスで、写真を販売していたので、買ったのですが、やはり買ってよかったです。水中の写真は、なかなか自分では撮れないです。本当に綺麗な写真ばかりです。オススメします。
ハワイに行く機会があれば、またぜひ参加したいです。ありがとうございました！

It was my first time seeing Waikiki from the ocean. The fireworks ended in about five minutes, but since we were seated on the third-floor deck for the appetizers, we had a great view during the fireworks.

海からワイキキをみるのは初めてでした。花火はものの5分程度で終了しましたが、アペタイザーは３階のデッキに最初から座るので花火のとき良い席でした。

Captain bobs snorkel tour was a lot of fun. You get taken out to a shallow water area at first, to play around with volleyball, taking water photos, and then they give you a barbecue lunch. Then we're taken into shallow waters further out, but along the way we are looking for large turtle citing a. We saw many large turtles. When we stopped again we were let into the shallow waters(3-4ft) to swim with small fish, and snorkel with a breather pipe, to see live coral, and small fish. The whole time a performer was singing, and playing ukelele on top the ship, a really fun time. I would recommend capt bobs for a fun afternoon!!

I signed up for the 10 AM tour, so the commentary was in Japanese. The local guide's Japanese explanation was entertaining and easy to understand, with some jokes mixed in. We took a boat to the point where we boarded the submarine, and the second floor of the boat was very pleasant, giving us a nice cruise feeling. It was a bit cold inside the submarine. There were many young groups and families. We were able to see colorful fish and sharks. Unfortunately, I didn't receive a certificate.

10時のツアーに申し込んだので日本語の解説でした。現地の方の日本語の解説は、ジョークも交えて面白おかしく、そしてわかりやすいものでした。潜水艦に乗るポイントまでは、船で行くのですが、船の2階はとても気持ちよく、ちょっとしたクルーズ気分が味わえて良かったです。潜水艦内では、ちょっと寒かったです。若いグループや、ファミリーが多かったです。カラフルな魚やサメも見れました(^ ^)証明書はもらえなかったです。

On the way to Ko Olina, I was curious about the pool and decided to choose this tour for my next trip to Hawaii.

I only signed up for the shuttle and a one-day pass, without any surfing experience or meals included.

The shuttle arrived right on time. A brief facility explanation was provided in English followed by Japanese until we reached the site.

We arrived at the opening time and entered after a simple bag check at the entrance gate. It seems that you can't bring in any opened beverages, so it might be a good idea to bring drinks for the bus and for use inside the facility.

I brought a waterproof pouch for valuables that I wore around my neck, but since some attractions prohibit carrying items, I ended up leaving it in a locker and didn't need the pouch after all.

The locker can be paid for with a credit card, and once you set a PIN, you can use that locker freely throughout the day. There were both large and small lockers, so if you pack lightly, a small one should be fine.

There are many attractions like slides, and you only have to wait about 10 minutes for each. I don’t go to pools often, so I can’t compare, but my husband said, "Slides at pools in Japan have longer lines, so this is really easy."

In the end, we did each attraction that wasn't for kids once, and then repeated a few that we liked until it was one hour before the meeting time to return, so we didn't have time for lunch (we only shared one popcorn).

I saw many foreigners walking barefoot, but the ground is very hot, so I think it's better to wear flip-flops and take them off near the attractions.

There is almost no shade, so it's best to be well-prepared for sunburn. Everyone was applying sunscreen around the locker area.

It might be different if you have kids, but I think couples can have plenty of fun even without any options! We really enjoyed it!

コオリナに行く途中で気になっていたプール、次ハワイに行くときは訪れようと決めていたのでこちらのツアーを選びました。

送迎+1日パスのみで申し込みました。
サーフィン体験も食事もつけておりません。

送迎は時間通りにきっちりと来てくれました。
現地に着くまでに簡単な施設説明が英語→日本語の順で流れます。

開園時間に到着し、入場ゲートで簡単な荷物チェック後中に入りました。未開封以外の飲料は持ち込めないようなので、バスで飲む用と施設内で飲む用を持って行った方がいいかもしれません。

私は首から下げる防水の貴重品ケースを購入して持って行きましたが、アトラクションでは
携帯物禁止のものもあるため結局ロッカーに預けっぱなしでケースは必要ありませんでした。

ロッカーはクレジットカードで支払い、暗証番号を設定したらそのロッカーを1日出し入れ自由で使うことができました。大小ありましたのでもし身軽に荷造りしていれば小で大丈夫です。

スライダー等のアトラクションが沢山あり、どれも10分程度待てばいいくらいです。私はあまりプールに行かないので比較ができないのですが、夫曰く「日本のプールのスライダーはもっと並ぶからここはすごく楽だよ」と言っていました。

結局子ども向け以外のアトラクションを1回ずつやり、そのあと気に入ったのを数回やっていたら帰りの集合時間1時間前になったので昼食を食べる時間は結局ありませんでした。(気になったのでポップコーンを2人で１つ食べた程度)

裸足で歩いている外国人の方も沢山見ましたが、地面がとても暑いのでビーチサンダルを履いてアトラクションの近くで脱ぐ方がいいかと思います。

屋根はほぼ無いので日焼け対策は万全にしていた方がいいです。ロッカー周辺で皆日焼け止めを塗っていました。

お子さんがいたりするとまた違うと思いますが、夫婦やカップルなら特にオプションが無くても十分楽しめる施設だと思います！シャカはまりました！

After about 15 minutes on the boat, we reached the point where we could see sea turtles. You can only catch a glimpse of them when they come up for air, so it goes by quickly, but it’s quite exciting when you do see them.

After that, we went to the Angel's Sea. The view of the transparent emerald green sea, white sandy beach, blue sky, and white clouds spread out before us was breathtaking! I really felt it was worth going.

After eating a hamburger, we went to the coral reef for snorkeling. Perhaps because the wind was strong, the water clarity wasn't that great that day.

船に乗って１５分くらいして、ウミガメが見れるポイントへ。
息継ぎをする瞬間しか見れないので、あっという間ですが、見れたときは結構嬉しいです。
その後に天使の海。透明なエメラルドグリーンの海、白い砂浜、青い空、白い雲が一面に広がっている景色は圧巻です！本当に行って良かったと思いました。
で、ハンバーガーを食べた後にサンゴ礁に行ってシュノーケリング。
風が強かったせいか、この日は海の透明度はそこまで良くなかったです。

Meeting at 5:30 in the morning was tough, and waking up was a struggle. Additionally, it took about an hour to drive from Waikiki to Waianae Harbor by bus, and the bus ride was quite rough and scary. Perhaps due to being pressed for time, the driver sped along much faster on the way there compared to the return trip.

However, the snorkeling experience where we could see dolphins up close was absolutely amazing. Swimming with the dolphins in the crystal-clear sea became one of the best memories of my life. We swam for about 30 minutes while chasing the dolphins, and although my wife started to feel tired and wanted to return to the boat, she held on and kept up with the group.

After returning to the boat, the effects of waking up early, the rough bus ride, the 30 minutes of swimming, and the swaying of the boat while anchored led to many people feeling seasick. The benches on the second deck of the boat were filled with people lying down.

The hamburgers were simply made by putting the ingredients we brought between buns, and they weren't particularly delicious. I think this option requires going to bed early the night before, being tough against motion sickness and seasickness, and having enough stamina to keep swimming for a while. Additionally, I would appreciate it if the dolphin snorkeling allowed for more flexibility in returning to the boat based on individual needs.

While I’ve mentioned various negative aspects, the time spent swimming with the dolphins was still the best time. The Japanese staff and local crew were all fun and kept us entertained with plenty of talks, songs, and dances.

By the way, during the tour, many photos are taken, and you can purchase all the photos taken that day from that camera for a flat fee of 5,000 yen, either as data or via email.

早朝5時半過ぎに集合で朝起きるのが辛かった。
さらに、ワイキキからバスで1時間ほど高速を走らせワイアナエハーバーまで行くが、バスの運転が荒く恐かった。時間に追われてるためか、帰りに比べ行くときは飛ばす飛ばす・・。
しかし、メインのイルカを間近で見ることができたシュノーケリングは最高でした。透き通る海の中をイルカ達と泳げたことは、人生でも最高の思い出となりました。
イルカを追いながら30分は泳いだか、だんだん疲れてきて妻は船に戻りたかったようだが、団体行動のため我慢して着いて行った。
船に戻ってからは、早朝起床＆荒い運転のバス＆30分泳＆停泊中の船の横揺れなどもろもろの影響で、船酔い者が続出。船の2階デッキのベンチは横たわる人達が多数。
ハンバーガーは持ち込みの具材をただパンズで挟んだだけで特別おいしいわけではありません。
このオプションは前日の早めの就寝と、車酔い＆船酔いにタフであることと、ある程度泳ぎ続ける体力が必要だと思いました。さらに、イルカシュノーケリングも個人に合わせ自由に船に戻れる配慮がほしいです。
とまあ、いろいろネガティブなことも書きましたが、それをもってしてもイルカと泳いだ時間は最高の時間でした。進行役の日本人スタッフや現地のスタッフは楽しい方達ばかりで、飽きさせないようにたくさんトークや歌や踊りを披露してくれました。
ちなみに、ツアー中たくさん写真を撮ってもらえますが、その日そのカメラで撮った写真全てを任意でデータかメールで買うかたちで、一律5,000円です。

On the day, the weather was great, and the color of the sea was very beautiful. It was nice to be in the water up to my waist, but it was enjoyable. The staff were cheerful and really lifted our spirits, making it a fun experience. Since we didn't snorkel, we enjoyed the mini cruise. The buffet was also very delicious. I would love to participate again.

当日は天気に恵まれたので、海の色もとてもキレイでした。腰からふくらはぎくらいのところまででしたが、よかったです。スタッフの方達は、明るく気分も盛り上げてくれたので楽しかったです。シュノーケルをしない私達はミニクルーズで楽しめました。バイキングもとても美味しいです。また参加したいです。

I have participated in sunset cruises several times, but this was my first daytime yacht cruise. The catamaran felt stable and didn't sway much. There was a net at the bow where I could lie down and look at the sea. It was refreshing, and the sea breeze felt great.
Drinks and snacks were included. The staff spoke only English, but they were very friendly and took photos for us.

サンセットクルーズには何回か参加したことが有りますが、日中のヨットクルーズは初めてでした。双胴船で安定した感じで揺れはさほどありません。舳にはネットが張ってあり寝転んで海を見ることが出来ました。爽快で海風が気持ち良かったです。
ドリンクとスナックが付いていました。フタッフさんは英語のみでしたが、写真を撮ってくれたりとてもフレンドリーでした。