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On December 30, 2013, I participated with my family of six. Whether or not we encounter whales is purely a matter of luck, so there's nothing we can do about that. What we saw were the distant spouts and the tail of a whale. Unfortunately, we couldn't have an experience that we could truly say was "seeing a whale." The weather was nice, so I comforted myself by thinking of it as a cruise. Since it was early in the morning, we opted for a breakfast plan, but given the price, I didn't have high expectations, and it turned out as expected. There was quite a bit of time before we reached the whale watching point, so it might be nice to have a light snack and drink some coffee while passing the time. There weren't too many people, so we didn't have issues seeing the whales, but it would have been great if we had encountered them. What a shame.
2013/12/30に家族6名で参加しました。くじらに巡り合えるかどうか、こればかりは運ですので仕方ありませんが、見えたのは遠~くのくじらの潮吹きとくじらの尾びれでした。
残念ながら”くじらを見た”と言える体験はできませんでした。お天気はよかったので、クルーズをしたと思って自分をなぐさめました。朝早かったので、朝食つきプランにしましたが、まあこの値段ですし期待はしていませんでしたが予想どおり。くじらのポイントまではけっこう時間があったので、軽く食べてコーヒーでも飲みながら時間をつぶすにはいいのではないでしょうか。人が多すぎてクジラがみえないとかそういうことはなかったので、くじらにさえ出会えていればよかったですね。残念。
Thank you for choosing our cruise. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again.
この度は私どものクルーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございます。またのご乗船を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
Husband and daughter loved this trip. It was the highlight of our vacation. This is our 2nd catamaran trip from this harbor but first time with this company. Staff was top notch: knowledgeable about dolphin conservation, friendly, professional. Exceptional all around. My daughter snorkeled with a staff member and he swam to the bottom to get her a shell, cleaned it properly and gave it to her. Husband loved the bar. Only gripe: a lower price should be charged for all under 21 yrs old since they don't get alcohol like the adults do but pay the same price.
I checked the tide chart online in advance and participated in the afternoon course. I thought I would see some sand, but even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to my knees.
Since it’s an area with not-so-great weather, it was quite cold. I was really happy for the warm tea service.
The staff were attentive, the lunch was delicious, and I was moved by how close I could swim with the turtles and rays!
Even for someone like me who can't swim, they lent me a life vest, so I was completely fine. My 5-year-old son was also able to join because the staff took care of him while he was on the boat.
The snorkeling and DVD purchase are optional, but I definitely think it's worth doing!
The DVD shoot made me feel like a model, as they took lots of photos in various poses, and I felt it was worth more than the price.
If you bring an underwater camera, the staff will take pictures during snorkeling as well.
We brought reef shoes just in case, but it felt better to go barefoot, so we ended up not using them.
I was worried about seasickness, but that wasn't a problem at all.
It was such a fun course that I want to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii.
The only concern is the weather and how to deal with the cold!
事前に干潮グラフをネットで調べて、午後のコースに参加しました。
砂が見えるかと思ったけど、1番浅い所でも膝くらいまで水がありました。
天気があまり良くない地域ということもあり、かなり寒かったです。
暖かいお茶のサービスが嬉しかったです。
スタッフの方達はサービスが行き届いていて ランチも美味しかったし、何よりカメやエイがあんなに近くで一緒に泳げると思わず、感動しました!
シュノーケルは、泳げない私でもベストを貸してくれるので全く大丈夫でしたし、5歳の息子もボートに乗せてくれてスタッフの方がみていてくれたので、一緒に参加することができました。
シュノーケルとDVD購入は、希望者だけですが、絶対やった方がいいと思います!
DVD撮影は、まるでモデルになったかのように色々なポーズでたくさん写真を撮ってくれて、値段以上の価値があると思いました。
水中カメラは、事前に用意して行くと シュノーケルの時にもスタッフさんが撮ってくれたりします。
リーフシューズも私達は一応用意をして行きましたが、裸足の方が気持ち良く 結局使いませんでした。
心配した船酔いも、問題ありませんでした。
とっても楽しいコースだったので、次のハワイ旅行でもまた参加したいです。
問題は、天気と寒さ対策かなぁ!
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour to the fullest. Thank you for sharing those wonderful photos as well.
I see you also had a DVD made. Thank you! Yes, the DVD is one of the recommendations for this tour.
Some people might feel shy about taking photos at first, but with the beautiful and vast nature and the skill of the photographer, you can capture amazing smiles in stunning photos.
Yuka, I wonder if watching the DVD makes you want to return to Hawaii again? Please come visit us again! Mahalo!
アロハ〜!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ツアーを思い切り楽しんで頂けたようで本当に良かったです。また素敵なお写真のアップありがとうございました。
DVDも作成して頂いたんですね。ありがとうございます。そうなんです!DVDもこのツアーのお勧めの一つです。
写真撮影なんて。。。って最初は恥ずかしがられる方もあの美しく広大な大自然とカメラマンの腕でのびのびととびきりの笑顔の素敵なお写真が撮影できますよ。
ゆか様DVDをご覧になってまたハワイに戻って来たくなっていらっしゃるかな〜? また遊びにいらしてくださいね!マハロ!
I participated in this tour with a friend for the second time in Kaneohe.
The weather was great, and the tide at the sandbar was perfect, just above the ankles! The staff were cheerful, and there was one person from Japan, which made me feel at ease.
If I visit Hawaii again, I would definitely want to use this tour company again.
カネオヘは初めての友人と2回目の私の2人で参加させていただきました。
天気も良く、潮位もサンドバーではくるぶし上と絶好のコンディションでした!
スタッフの方も明るく、日本の方も1人いてくださって安心して参加できました。
次回ハワイが訪れることがあればまた利用したいと思えるツアー会社さんでした。
Very nice views..pretty easy to hike..and the views were spectacular
Highly recommend! I've been to Hawaii multiple times and this was my first time on this dinner cruise. The views of Waikiki from the boat are a must. The show was great and so was the food.
I participated alone, but the crew was all very kind, and I had a great time. The beauty of the ocean was, of course, stunning, and it was an incredible experience to see a turtle swimming right in front of me while snorkeling. I definitely want to participate again.
ひとりで参加しましたが、クルーがみんな優しくてとても楽しめました。海の綺麗さはもちろん、シュノーケリングで目の前から亀が泳いできたことはとてつもない素晴らしい体験で感動しました。また是非参加したいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining the tour.
We occasionally receive inquiries like, "Can I participate alone?" Yes, it's perfectly fine!
I believe you will enjoy the tour just like Kelly did.
The photos of the honu are really nice! Please come back to visit us again. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。
”一人での参加なんですか参加できますか?”ってお問い合わせを時々頂きます。大丈夫ですよ〜!!
Kelly様のようにツアーを楽しんで頂けると思います。
ホヌちゃんの写真とってもいいですね!また遊びにお越し下さい。Mahalo!
Last summer, I visited and liked it, so this time I went with my family of three on our last day in Waikiki. The wine and food were all satisfactory. The prices are a bit high, but I think it's worth it. It faces Beach Walk, and at first, I was concerned about the seats being in plain view of passersby, but since it's a popular restaurant, I resigned myself to not being too picky. (laughs)
昨年夏にお邪魔して、気に入ったので、今回 家族3人で、ワイキキ最終日に出向きました。
ワイン、料理全て 満足の行く内容でした。お値段は少々高いが、その価値はあると思う。
ビーチウォークに面しており、通行人から丸見えな席は最初気になりましたが、人気のある店
なので、贅沢は言えないと観念しました。(笑)
I came to Hawaii as part of my work and participated in a dolphin tour that I had been interested in for a while during my free time. The meeting time was early at 6 AM, but I was able to swim not only with dolphins but also with sea turtles and fish, and I got to experience kayaking as well. Additionally, there was a mini lesson for hula dancing that I could join! It was a half-day tour, and the staff were cheerful and it was a lot of fun. I definitely want to participate again. If I had to mention something, the tour photos were available for purchase on a USB for $60, but when I looked at them later, I realized there weren't many of my photos, so while it was a nice keepsake, I felt it wasn't necessary to buy them.
仕事の一環でハワイに来て、自由時間に以前から興味のあるドルフィンツアーに参加しました。朝6時集合と早いですが、ドルフィンだけでなく、ウミガメや魚と一緒に泳ぐことができましたし、カヤックなども体験できます。それから、フラの体験ミニレッスンにも参加できます!半日のツアーですが、スタッフも明るくて楽しかったです。ぜひ、また参加したいです。敢えて言うなら、ツアーの写真をUSBで60ドルで購入できるのですが、後で見たら自分の写真はあまりなかったので、記念にはなりますが購入の必要はなかったかなと思いました。
We went as a family, but the water level where we got off the boat was up to our chests, so my mother and others had to wait on the boat.
The bus ride there and back was incredibly cold.
家族で行きましたが、ボートから降りたところが胸の高さまでの水位だったので、母たちはボートの上で待機することになってしまいました。
行き帰りのバスが半端なく寒かったです。
It was a budget trip, so our motto was to go wherever we could without relying on tours.
However, this sandbar experience required taking a boat, so we decided to participate!
In the morning, a shuttle bus came right to our accommodation, which made us feel at ease as the tour began.
We headed to the dock with a cheerful guide wearing a captain's hat. Just seeing the captain's hat made us even more excited!
After that, we arrived at the dock and boarded a boat exclusively for Japanese guests!
The sea was wonderful, but the mountains surrounding it were also magnificent. It truly felt like a movie location.
We arrived at the sandbar in no time.
Oh my! The excitement of standing on the sandbar was overwhelming!!
As someone from a landlocked prefecture, it was even more special!!
The depth of the sandbar varies by location, so be sure to find a good spot for photos.
I got overly excited and ended up striking gravure poses while taking pictures (laughs).
We also enjoyed lunch on the boat in a fantastic location.
After that, we moved by boat to see the fish at the coral reef.
From the boat, we encountered several sea turtles, which brought our excitement to its peak.
I had previously gone scuba diving in Guam to see tropical fish, but this snorkeling experience allowed us to see plenty of fish without heavy gear, so I truly realized the value of this plan again!!!
If you're lucky, you can swim with sea turtles!
It's a very enjoyable plan.
However, I had a few questions.
It mentioned that we could disband locally, so I planned to go to Kailua from the dock. I asked another tour company how to get from the dock to Kailua, but they couldn't figure it out, and I was advised to ask the staff on the day.
But when I checked with the staff that day, they said there were no means of transportation from the dock, and I needed to return to the hotel. So, we had to return to the hotel unexpectedly, and due to time constraints, we couldn't do any sightseeing afterward.
It seemed that the local disbanding option was intended for those with rental cars, but honestly, it was unclear.
However, the sandbar was fun, so if there hadn't been any misunderstandings, it would have been a very satisfying tour!
節約旅行だったため、なるべく自分達で行けるところは、ツアーに頼らずにいくがモットーの旅行でした。
しかしこのサンドバーは船に乗らないと体験できない内容でしたので参加を決めました!
朝、宿泊していたすぐ近くまで迎えのバスが来てくれたので、安心してツアーが始まりました。
陽気な船長帽をかぶった男性の案内で船着場まで向かいます。
船長帽をかぶってるだけですが、ワクワクが増してきます!
その後、船着場に到着して日本人専用の船に乗り込み出向です!
海も素晴らしいですが、海を囲む山々も壮大です。さすが映画のロケ地のことはあります。
そんなに時間がかからないで、サンドバーに到着。
んもーー!サンドバーに立てた瞬間の感動はひとしおです!!
私海なし県民なので、余計ですね!!
サンドバーにも場所によって深さが違うので、良いロケーションを探して写真をとってください。
私は無駄にテンションが上がりすぎて、なぜかグラビアポーズをしながら写真撮影をしました(笑)
素晴らしいロケーションの中、舟のうえでのランチも満喫
その後、サンゴ礁でお魚さんを見に舟に乗って移動。
船の上から、何頭かウミガメにも出会えてテンション最高潮。
以前グアムでスキューバダイビングをして熱帯魚鑑賞しましたが、そんな重装備でなく、今回のシュノーケリングで十分にお魚をみれたので、このプランのお得さを再実感!!!
運が良ければウミガメと一緒に泳げます!
とっても満喫できるプランです。
但し何点か疑問点が。
現地解散可能とあったので、船着場から近くのカイルアに行こうと予定していました。
他社の観光会社で船着場からカイルアの行き方を調べてもらいましたが、結局解らず、当日のスタッフさんにきいたほうが良いとアドバイスをうけました。
ですが当日スタッフ確認したら、船着場から移動手段がないので、ホテルに戻って欲しい。とのことで、急遽ホテルに戻ることになり、
結局時間の関係でその後の観光はできずじまいでした
現地解散はレンタカーのある人向けの記述だったようですが、正直わかりづらかったです。
ですが、サンドバーは楽しかったので、誤解がなければとても満足できるツアーでした!!
It's best to take Premium tour if you want to see. The tour guide was very funny. We enjoued ourselves. We like how colors break down as you descend into ocean floor.
After seeing the photos, I thought it was such a beautiful place that I decided to book a trip to Hawaii.
The result was just okay. The ocean was beautiful, and I was able to see sea turtles up close. The sandbar was nice and clean. However, the snorkeling was a bit disappointing; for safety reasons, we had to swim back along a designated route in the same direction as everyone else, which meant getting kicked by others and it felt cramped. It was like being in a sardine can.
The bus ride to and from the location was very cold, and even with two towels after getting wet, I caught a cold. I think it's really important to prepare for the cold.
写真をみて、とっても美しい所でぜひいってみたいと思ってハワイ旅行を決めた時にまず予約しました。
結果は、まあまあでした。
海はきれいだし、ウミガメも近くで見えました。
サンドバーは、きれいで、良かったです。ただ、シュノーケルは安全のためなんだろうが、決められたルートをみんなで同じ方向に泳いで戻るというもので、人に蹴られるし、狭くって泳いでる感じはなかったです。芋洗いって感じでした。
行き帰りのバスはとっても寒くって濡れた後バスタオル2枚もっていても風邪ひきました。防寒対策はとっっても重要だと思います。
Thank you for using our service.
We are sorry to hear that the tour you participated in did not meet your expectations.
We will strive to improve our services based on your valuable feedback.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
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We used this for our first family trip. I wanted to take my parents, who are in their 60s, to do some ocean activities, but I was worried about my mother, who has a disability in her left arm, and whether she could swim. I applied for this tour because it mentioned that you could enjoy it even while on the boat. The sea was calm with no waves, and my mother was able to snorkel safely. She said the staff took lots of pictures and grilled delicious hamburgers, which was really great. I enjoyed it myself as well.
初めての家族旅行で利用
60代の両親をなにか海のアクティビティに連れて行ってあげたかったのですが、母は左腕に障害があるので泳げるか不安でした。このツアーは船の上にいても楽しめると書いてあったので申し込みました。波もなく穏やかな海で母はシュノーケリングも無事に出来、スタッフもたくさん写真を撮ってくれたりおいしいハンバーガーを焼いてくれてすごく良かったと言っていました。私自身も楽しめました。
According to our guide, there are times when you might not see them, but on the day we participated, we immediately spotted dolphins as soon as we got on the boat! We quickly got ready and headed out to sea. We were able to see a wild mother and baby dolphin playing and swimming close enough to reach out to them. We encountered dolphins 2 or 3 more times after that, and we were very satisfied. We also had an encounter with a sea turtle.
ガイドさんの話では見れない場合もあるとのことでしたが、私たちが参加した日は船にのってすぐにイルカが!すぐに準備して海へ。手のとどきそうな場所を野生のイルカの親子が戯れながら泳いでいく様子がみれました。その後も2~3回イルカと遭遇でき、大満足です。ウミガメとも遭遇できました。
I signed up for this experience because my husband wanted to interact with dolphins, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. They provided a thorough explanation in Japanese about the precautions beforehand, which allowed us to enter the pool without any anxiety. The dolphins even held our hands and gave us kisses, which was incredibly fun. After the interaction time ended, my husband continued to applaud the jumping dolphins and was very satisfied with the photos we purchased. It was clear that the staff cares for the dolphins and values Hawaii's nature, and I learned a lot from this experience, leaving me with a sense of richness.
イルカと触れ合いたいという夫の希望で申し込みましたが、とても良い経験ができました。事前に注意点等について、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれたので、不安もなくプールに入ることができました。イルカは私達おじさんやおばさんとも、手(?)をつないだり、キスしたりしてくれ、すごい楽しかったです。夫はふれあいタイムが終わった後もジャンプするイルカに拍手を送り続け、写真を購入して大満足でした。スタッフがイルカを大切に育てていることやハワイの自然を大事にしていることが伝わり、私もいろいろ学ぶことができ、豊かな気持ちになりました。
The food was great, but the service was fantastic! Brina really made out night special! Thank you so much!
Driver Marlon, was most welcoming & told a lot of interesting information about Pearl Harbour & Honolulu in particular. He drove in a safe & professional manner. I am a Community Bus Driver in Sydney (Seniors).
I was able to experience something for the first time, albeit for a short time, at my father-in-law's request, and I am satisfied. Next time, I would like to leisurely enjoy the tour on a calm day.
義父のリクエストで、短時間でしたが、初めて体験する事が出来、満足です。次回は、穏やかな日にゆっくり遊覧したい。
I checked the low tide in advance and participated at the best time during my trip. There was a shuttle service to the hotel lobby, and we transferred to the designated boat at the boat dock. The boat does have a toilet, but it's basic and located right next to people, so only one person was using it. It seems better to take a restroom break before arriving at the boat dock.
There were many clouds, but it was a warm day, so I was lucky.
After stopping the boat, we walked a bit to the sandbar. Since we walked through the sea with coral reefs, reef shoes were convenient. I bought reef shoes for less than 1000 yen at a supermarket (they were sold as marine shoes), but most others were barefoot.
While anchored at the sandbar, a sea turtle came right up to us. It seems that touching the turtle is prohibited, but it was okay for the turtle to touch us, so we were able to feel its flippers and shell. I compared this tour with a cheaper one, but I’m glad I chose this one after checking the reviews, as we could anchor right next to the sandbar. The staff were all kind, and they took photos with my camera, capturing amazing shots of me jumping.
事前に干潮についてチェックし、旅行中のベストな日時で参加しました。
ホテルロビーまで送迎があり、ボート乗り場で決められたボートに乗り換えます。
ボートにもトイレはあるのですが、簡易かつ、すぐそばに人がいるので
使用している人は1名だけでしたので、ボート乗り場につく前のトイレ休憩時に
済ませた方が良いようです。
雲は多かったですが、暖かい日だったのでラッキーでした。
ボートを止めてからサンドバーまではちょっと歩きます。
その際、サンゴ礁のある海の中を歩いていくので、リーフシューズが便利でした。
私は事前にスーパーで1000円もしないリーフシューズ
(マリンシューズとして販売されていました)を購入していったのですが、
他の方たちはほとんど裸足でした。
サンドバーで停泊中、ウミガメがすぐそばまで来てくれました。
人間から触ることは禁止されているそうですが、亀から触られるのはOKとのことで
手(ひれ?)が当たったり、甲羅が触れたりすることができました。
こちらより安いツアーと健闘したのですが、サンドバーすぐそばに停泊できることや
口コミをチェックして、こちらに決めてよかったです。
スタッフの方、皆さん親切でした。自分のカメラで写真も撮ってくれて
ジャンプしてる写真など絶妙の写真を撮っていただきました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you for joining the tour the other day. It seems that the sea turtles came to high-five you, Panda-cho! I wonder if they brought you good luck? Please come back to Hawaii and relax with us at Paradise of the Sea again. We look forward to seeing you!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加ありがとうございます。
当日はウミガメたちがぱんだちょう様にハイタッチしにやってきたようですね。
幸運を運んできてくれたのかな〜??
またハワイにお越しの際は天国の海で癒されてくださいね。お待ちしております。
This was our family's first trip to Hawaii. Since it was highly recommended in every guidebook, we enrolled in Dolphin University.
It takes just under an hour to get from Waikiki to the harbor, but thanks to the cheerful conversation from the driver, we arrived in no time.
I recommend trying the malasadas from Leonard's Bakery.
I forgot to bring my motion sickness medication to the hotel, but a kind family who was also on the trip shared some with me, which helped ease my seasickness a bit. However, I think motion sickness medication is essential.
It was a wonderful time swimming with dolphins and seeing turtles.
家族では始めてのハワイ旅行。
どのガイドブックにも載っていて評判が良さそうだったのでイルカ大学に入学してきました。
ワイキキから港まで一時間弱かかりますが運転手の陽気な会話にあっという間に着きました。
レナーズベーカリーのマラサダも食べられるのはオススメです。
酔い止めの薬をホテルへ忘れてきてしまいましたが同乗した他の優しい家族連れの方に頂き船酔いが少しばかり緩和されましたが酔い止め薬、必須だと思います。
イルカと一緒に泳げたり亀が見れたりと素晴らしい時間でした。
I participated in the deluxe plan. I didn't drink much, but the barbecue lunch was delicious. It included a bodyboarding lesson, but there was no actual lesson; it felt more like riding the waves on my own in a private setting. The ground was rocky and painful, and it was hot, so I think it's better to wear marine shoes instead of flip-flops. You have to carry your own float, which is quite tough. However, I had a great time overall.
デラックスプランで参加しました。飲み物はあまり飲まなかったですが、バーベキューランチは美味しかったです。ボディーボードレッスン付きでしたが、レッスンは無く貸切にはなりますが勝手に自分で波に乗る感じでした。地面がゴツゴツしていて痛いし暑いので、ビーサンよりマリンシューズでずっと履きっぱなしがいいと思います。浮き輪を自分で運ばないとなのでかなりキツイです。でも一日十分楽しめました。
Very friendly greeting, after a long flight was a great pick me up for my wife! our greeter walked us to our connecting flight to make sure we got to the right spot for the next flight and was very friendly and informative. Very nice way to start our vacation!
Aloha Bill,
I'm glad we could make you and your wife happy! It is always great to hear how much our visitors to our islands enjoy our greetings! Have a great vacation here, Amy.
I was impressed by the white sand and blue sea. I participated with my 5-year-old child, and there were life jackets available for kids, so my child was able to enjoy it safely. My child brought swimming goggles, but snorkeling masks were still a bit too much for them. We were very satisfied to see sea turtles and manta rays. The hamburgers made on the boat for lunch were delicious. There was a friendly Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease. This has been added to my list of places I want to visit again.
白い砂と青い海に感動しました〜。
5才の子供と参加しましたが、子供用ライフジャケットの用意もあり、子供でも安全に十分楽しめました。うちの子供はスイミングゴーグル持参。スノーケリングマスクはまだムリでした。
海ガメやマンタも見れてとても満足。
ランチの船上で作ってくれるハンバーガーが美味しかった。
気さくな日本人ガイドさんがいたので安心でした。
また行きたい場所の一つに追加。
I was extremely satisfied.
The buses for the round trip were better compared to those from other tour companies, and I felt their effort to create a fun atmosphere during the journey. The boat was reasonably large and stable, and since it didn't go too fast, I think those worried about seasickness will be fine.
As for the sandbar, we went at low tide, so it was quite exposed and we were able to enjoy a very beautiful view.
We had fun throughout, including a chance encounter with a manta ray and stopping at a spot where we could almost certainly see sea turtles.
While the visibility for snorkeling at the coral reef wasn't that high, we were able to feed fish with leftovers from lunch and swim freely around the coral reef, which was about the size of a soccer field, for an hour, so I was very satisfied.
Overall, I had a wonderful time with no particular complaints.
満足度は非常に高いです。
行き帰りのバスも他のツアー会社のものに比べ良く、道中も楽しい雰囲気を届けようとする心遣いを感じました。
船もそれなりに大きく安定しており、スピードもあまり出ないので船酔いが心配な方も大丈夫だと思います。
肝心のサンドバーは前もって干潮の時刻に合わせていきましたので、結構広い範囲海面より出ており、非常に美しい光景を眺めることができました。
途中偶然マンタを目撃したり、ウミガメをほぼ間違いなく見れるスポットに寄ってくれたりと終始楽しめました。
サンゴ礁でのシュノーケリングでは、それほど透明度は高くなかったですが、昼食の余りで魚の餌付けをしたり、サッカー場ほどあるサンゴ礁の周りを一時間自由に泳げたので非常に満足でした。
総じて特に不満なところのない素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
I participated with my sister. A few years ago, I joined a tour on Oahu with a friend for the first time and was deeply moved, so I decided to share the same experience with my sister. The boat was significantly smaller than the one I had been on before, and since there were many participants that day, we had to sit in a position where it was difficult to see outside the front of the boat (I could barely see through a foggy small window by standing up), which made it a bit cramped and I ended up feeling a little seasick. At one point, our seats became a storage area, and we had nowhere to sit. I had never felt uncomfortable during my previous participation, so I felt sad thinking it shouldn't have been like this. If I had experienced something like this during my previous participation, I might have chosen a different tour instead. (If the Japanese guide had shown a bit more consideration, it might have felt completely different...)
However, I was able to see many dolphins and three baby sea turtles, which quickly lifted my spirits. In the end, we danced the hula and had a fun time returning.
I heard that they will be purchasing a larger boat for the summer, so I would like to consider joining again during my next visit.
姉と二人で参加しました。数年前に初めてオアフ島へ友人と行った際に参加をさせて頂き、大変感動した為、姉にも同じ思いを。。。との気持ちで参加を決めました。以前乗船した船より大分小さくなっており当日は参加者が多かった為、船の先端の 外が見ずらい(立ち上がってようやく曇った小窓からすこし見える程度)位置に座り窮屈だった為少し船酔いをしてしまいました。途中から私たちの席は荷物置き場になってしまい座る席がなくなりました。以前参加した時は不快な思いをする事が一度もなかった為、こんなはずではなかったとの思いにかられ悲しくなりました。以前参加した時が今回のような体験をしていたらこちらのツアーではなく違うツアーにしていたかもしれません。(日本語ガイドの方の気遣いが少しでもあれば気持ち的には全く違ったかもしれませんが、、、)
しかし、たくさんのイルカと海亀親子3匹に会う事が出来て、悲しい気持ちは一気に吹っ飛びました。 最後はフラダンスを踊り楽しく帰って来れました。
夏には大きい船を購入されるそうなので、次回訪問時はまた検討したいと思います。
Thank you for using our services.
Upon review, it appears that the size of the ship is the same as before, but you may have felt cramped due to the seating arrangement on board.
We will communicate the lack of consideration from our local staff to the operating company and strive to improve our services in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用ありがとうございます。
確認したところ、船の規模は以前と同じですが船上のお席などの位置により窮屈に感じられたのかもしれません。
現地スタッフの配慮不足については催行会社を通じて申し伝えるとともに、今後のサービスの改善に努めさせていただきます。
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Overall, it was neither good nor bad. The sandbar was nice. However, I couldn't swim with the sea turtles. It's only natural for the turtles to escape when a lot of people suddenly enter the water. The sea is beautiful, but it can't compare to the Great Barrier Reef. Anyway, the impression of being crammed on the boat was very strong and suffocating. Especially during lunch, there was nowhere to eat on the boat, which was tough. I think those who don't have much time to stay in Hawaii should consider not participating.
総合的に可もなく不可もなくです
サンドバーは良かったです。しかし、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。
突然たくさんの人が海に入ってきたら、カメが逃げるのは当たり前です。
海はきれいですが、グレートバリアリーフにはかないません。
とにかく船に人がギュウギュウ詰めで息苦しい印象が強烈に残っています。
特に昼食は船内で食べる場所がなく辛かったです。
ハワイ滞在日数に余裕のない人は、参加しない方がいいと思いました。
The weather was bad, so it was cold and the view of the sandbar was disappointing, but the ocean was still beautiful enough!
I went with three girls, and we had a great time playing beach volleyball with some foreigners and other Japanese people we didn't know at all!
The food portion was small, but the hamburger was delicious!
天気が悪かったので寒くてサンドバーの景色も残念でしたがそれでも充分海綺麗だった!
女の子四人でいったけど全然しらない外人さんや他の日本人のみんなでビーチバレーが楽しかった!
ご飯も量がすくなかったけどハンバーガーおいしかった!
The class president was very energetic, and I had a great time on the bus without a moment to feel sleepy.
I enjoyed watching the dolphins, but I wanted to swim with them... As a diver and swimmer, I felt that the life jacket was unnecessary (>_<). Just looking down... While it might be necessary to keep everyone together and prevent chasing, the staff were all free diving... What a shame.
I wanted to eat freshly made malasadas from Leonard's since we were there.
I mentioned some downsides, but overall, I had a lot of fun throughout the half day.
I was happy that they took a lot of photos. Whether the photo data for $60 is cheap or expensive is a bit ambiguous. It's not just our photos. However, there were many pictures that we couldn't have taken ourselves, so that was a plus.
I recommend it for those who aren't very good at swimming.
テンション高い学級委員長さんで、バスの中、眠くなる暇もなくとても楽しかったです。
イルカを観れて楽しかったけど、一緒に泳ぎたかった…。ダイバー、スイマーの私としては、あの救命胴衣は不要(>_<)下見るだけって…。みんなで追いかけないためにも、まとまるためにも、必要なのかもしれませんが、スタッフの方はみんな素潜りしてて…。残念。
マラサダは、せっかくレナーズなのに、できたてを食べたかったなー。
とマイナス点を書きましたが、半日通して、楽しかった。
写真をいっぱい撮ってくれたのは嬉しかった。その写真データが60ドルは安いか高いか…微妙なところ。自分たちの写真だけではないから。でも、自分たちでは撮れない写真がいっぱいあったので◎かなー。
あまり泳げない人にはオススメ。
The most spectacular sunset I have seen. Sailing combined with a wonderful crew bringing drinks. Fantastic !