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When I got off the boat and entered the sea, I was surprised to find a turtle bumping into my foot! The crystal-clear water was breathtaking.
ボートから降りて海に入ると、何と亀が私の足にぶつかっていてびっくり!透き通った海に、感激です。
Greeter was waiting for us at the gate, friendly and with a smile! She also offered to take our pictures with the leis (using our own camera).
We purchased the silk leis to keep for souvenirs. They were a better quality than I expected, but expensive for what they were. I guess we were paying for the greeting service too.
Overall, a great experience for our first time to Hawaii. I would recommend this company to anyone.
It was a bit early to gather before 6 AM, but I was glad to experience the refreshing Hawaiian morning. The tour included a lot of activities such as searching for dolphins, snorkeling, BBQ, and hula lessons. The crew was very enjoyable, and I made great memories. However, I felt it was more about observing the dolphins rather than swimming with them, so I wish there had been an option to choose life jackets according to our comfort level. Also, it would have been even better if we had a bit more time for snorkeling.
朝は6時前に集合のため少し早起きですが、
すがすがしいハワイの朝を体験することができよかったです。ツアー内容もイルカを探し、シュノーケリング、BBQやフラレッスンと盛りだくさんでした。
クルーの方々もとても楽しく、よい思い出ができました。
ただ、イルカと泳ぐというより観察する感じだったので、レベルに合わせてライフジャケットの着用を選べたりすればよかったなぁと思うのと、シュノーケリングの時間をもう少しとってもらえたら、尚よかったかなと思いました。
Thank you for participating. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the wild dolphins and snorkeling. Please note that wearing a life jacket is required by law. We look forward to your next visit.
ご参加いただき有難うございます。野生のイルカ、シュノーケリングなどお楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく思っております。なお、ライフジャケットの着用に関しましては法律にて義務付けられておりますことご了承ください。またのお越しお待ちしております。
I was drawn to the name "Heavenly Sea" and decided to join! The shallow sea was truly breathtaking. I think it's best to check the tide schedule before going. I did my research, so it was shallow when I went, but it seems that on some days the water can come up to your thighs.
The simple meal on the boat was just right, and it felt wonderful to enjoy it while looking at the sea. I was surprised to be able to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling! It was so much fun!
I definitely want to participate again when I come back to Hawaii!
天国の海・・という名前に惹かれて参加しました!
本当に浅瀬の海が広がって感動的でした♪
行く時は潮の満ち引きをしっかり調べて行った方がいいと思います。私は調べて行ったので浅瀬になっていましたが、日によっては太ももくらいまで来る時もあるようです。
船の上の簡単な食事もちょうど良く、海を見ながらとっても気持ち良かったです♪
シュノーケリングでは海ガメと一緒に泳ぐことができてビックリ!!!!でも楽しかった~!!!
またハワイに来たら是非参加したいと思います♪
This was my first time participating in a dolphin tour. The weather wasn't great, but I had a lot of fun meeting many wild dolphins. I was able to see dolphins both in the water and from the boat, including some that jumped like in a show. Surprisingly, I also saw a whale, which I thought was too early for this time of year. I can only say I was lucky.
During the snorkeling at a different spot, I encountered many fish, turtles, and even stingrays. I didn't expect to see so many marine creatures, so I was excited the entire time I was snorkeling. I had heard that kayaking was an option, but I completely forgot about it. The guides were kind and made the experience enjoyable. I was surprised to see that they were all handsome.
I read experiences about severe seasickness, so I made sure to take medication before participating, which helped me avoid getting sick. It was cold when I got out of the water, so it's better to have a jacket.
今回初めてイルカツアーに参加しました。
天気はイマイチでしたが、たくさんの野生のイルカたちに会うことができてとても楽しかったです。
イルカは海の中でも船の上からでも見ることができました。
ショーのようにジャンプするイルカも。
そしてなんとこの時期にはまだ早いと思うのですがクジラもみれました。これは運が良かったとしかいえないです。
ポイントを変えてのシュノーケルではたくさんのお魚とカメ、そしてエイにも会いました。
こんなにたくさんの海の仲間に会えるとは思っていなかったのでシュノーケルの間は興奮しっぱなし、
カヤックもできると聞いていたのですがすっかり忘れてました。
ガイドの皆さんも親切で楽しませてくれてました。
イケメンぞろいでびっくりです。
船酔いが大変だったという体験談を読みしっかりと薬を飲んで参加しましたので酔うことはなかったです。
海から上がると寒かったので上着はあったほうがよいですね。
I purchased Lei's for my daughters who went to Honolulu for their first time. Both of them were thrilled as they got off the plane and met by the greeter with their Lei's. It will be something that they will remember. The Lei's were beautiful. Photo attached. It's the best money I have spent for flowers in a long time.
This was my second time participating. I joined with my family of four. I think the experience was more attentive than last time, and we had more time to interact with the dolphins. The dolphin touch and the interactions guided by the instructor were really great. For those considering visiting the Honolulu Aquarium, you can have plenty of fun here, so I recommend participating in this. Next time, I would like to sign up for the above activity.
今回、2回目の参加です。家族4名で参加しました。
前回よりもよりも、丁寧でイルカと接する時間が長かったと思います。
イルカのタッチや、インストラクターの指示によるイルカとの触れ合いがとてもよかったです。
ホノルル水族館にいこうとおもっているかたは、こちらで十分楽しめますので、こちらの参加をおすすめします。
次回は、上のアクティビティーを申込したいと思います。
I participated with my elderly mother. I was a bit worried about the presence of a ladder, but it was no problem and it was very good. For those who cannot speak English, I definitely recommend the Japanese-speaking guide tour. I think not understanding the guide would greatly reduce the enjoyment.
高齢者の母と参加いたしました。
はしごがあるとの事で多少心配でしたが、
問題なく、とてもよかったです。
英語が出来ない方は是非、日本語ガイドの回をお勧めします。
ガイドがわからないと楽しさ半減だと思われます。
There were a lot of slides, and it was really fun.
The lunch bento was delicious and very filling!
Since there were many customers, we had to wait in line for the popular slides...
たくさんのスライダーがありとても楽しかった。
お昼のお弁当もおいしくてボリューム満点!
お客さんがたくさんいたので、人気のスライダーは順番待ちでした・・・
You definitely don't want to miss out on this incredible experience in Hawaii. Shopping is nice, but I really recommend enjoying the ocean to the fullest. The staff, including the shuttle driver and the Japanese instructor, were fantastic. There was also a Japanese family celebrating their child's first birthday, and we all sang birthday songs together, which was a lot of fun. I really want to go back. Just a heads up, make sure to bring a change of clothes because the bus ride back can be quite cold. The BBQ hamburgers we had for lunch on the boat were exceptional, and I feel like there were so many things I experienced that you can't find in Japan. Thank you very much!
初めてのハワイでこの感動は味合わないと損です。
買い物もいいけど、やっぱり海を満喫してほしい。
送迎のおっちゃんとインストラクターの日本人のお姉さんと
スタッフ、クルー、最高でした。
ちょうど1歳の誕生日を迎えた子供さんを連れた日本人家族が一緒に参加してました。みんなでバースデーソングを合唱してかなり盛り上がり最高でした。
また行きたいと強く思いました。
ただ着替えなどは用意しとかないと帰りのバスがかなり寒いです。
お昼からのBBQハンバーガーも船の上でみんなで食べるから格別でした。
日本では味わえないことが沢山あった気がします。
ありがとうございました
Positive Points
- The shuttle bus to the hotel is a dedicated trolley, which is easy to understand.
- You take a boat to reach the submarine, and the scenery is nice just offshore.
- Since it's just offshore, it's less likely to cause seasickness.
- It's a submarine, after all!!!
- You might see quite a bit.
- You can understand the current state of Hawaii's oceans and the various efforts being made to protect the sea.
Negative Points
- The fish visibility is quite low; if you expect to see fish up close to the windows, you might be disappointed. However, it is a very valuable experience to see the state of fish in nature and how they exist. You can feel the gap between the ocean on TV and the actual reality. Also, it depends on luck; I was able to see a sea turtle and a ray, but it seems there are times when you can see sharks as well. You might think that turtles are like Gamera in the ocean.
- There is a small invitation on the way back, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Even though the fish visibility is low, they do go around the wrecks, and you can actually see a lot of fish, so it's not really a bad point. Compared to the photos in the pamphlet, it might be a bit lacking... but this applies to everything.
They take photos at the entrance, but they sell them for $40 on the way back. Well, that's pretty common, right? However, for couples or as a memento of a honeymoon, the quality is good, so it's worth it. We bought one. Oh, and you might hear the name of a well-known airplane, too? (Sorry if I'm mistaken).
良かった点
・ホテルへの送迎バスが専用トロッコで、わかり易い。
・潜水艦に乗るまで、船で行くのですがちょっとした
沖合で景色が良い事。
・ちょっとした沖合なので船酔いしにくい。
・とにかく潜水艦!!!。
・結構見れるかな?。
・今のハワイの海の実態や、海を守るために色々な努力
がなされているという事実がわかります。
悪かった点
・とにかく魚影は薄いです、窓の近くで魚を見れると
思って行くとがっかりするかもしれなせん。
ただ、自然における魚の状態や有り様が見れるので、
とても貴重な体験だと思います。
テレビの中の海と実際の現実とのギャップを肌で
感じる事ができるでしょう。
またその時の運もあるでしょう、自分はウミガメと
エイをみれましたが、サメが見れる時もあるよう
ですね。
亀なんて、海の中のガメラってこんな感じなんだ
ろうなって思うこと請け合いです。
・帰りにちょっとした招待がありますがお勧めしません。
魚影が薄いとは言っても、ちゃんと沈没船などの周りを回っってくれて実際は多くの魚を見ることができるので、あまり悪い点とはいえないですね^^;。
パンフの写真とかと比べるとちょっと・・・というところでしょうか。まあこれは全てに当てはまるでしょう。
入り口で写真を撮ってくれるのですが、帰りに40ドルでうってくれます。まあよくある事ですよね。ただカップルや新婚旅行の記念としては、出来も良いのでいいのでは?自分たちは買って来ました。
あ、そうそう知る人ぞ知る飛行機の名前も出てくるかも知れませんよ?(間違いだったらごめんんさい^^;)。
Although a very new Kualoa ranch tour the operators were keen to learn and improve where possible. My wife and I enjoyed the tour and picnic lunch, the guide was both helpful and informative. Although we have done other ranch tours on previous visits this was the first time we had a composite tour and enjoyed seeing parts we had not seen previously. We highly recomend this tour and found it value for money.
The 360-degree view of the ocean was incredibly beautiful. I was able to see sea turtles up close. I want to go again!
360度の海がとってもキレイでした。
うみがめもこんな近くで見れました。
また行きたい~!
Our greeter was waiting for us as promised, holding a sign with our name on it so we could easily identify her. She had a great smile, warmly welcomed us to Hawai'i and then was kind enough to escort us through the airport so we could quickly find the baggage area before she had to leave us.
Leis were absolutely beautiful!
It's a bit pricey, but I had a wonderful experience touching, kissing, and swimming with dolphins. We traveled from the hotel to Sea Life Park by a large bus. The customers were about half Japanese and half from other countries, and the guide spoke mostly in English. Since there wasn't much important information shared on the bus, I think it's fine even if you don't speak English. At the site, there was someone who could speak Japanese to explain things during our visit. It wasn't too difficult and was a lot of fun. By the way, there's a church right at the entrance of Sea Life Park where Yuko Rin had her wedding!
ちょっとお高いけど、イルカに触れたり、キスできたり、一緒に泳いだり。
とっても素敵な体験をさせていただきました。
ホテルからシーライフパークまでは大型バスで移動でした。
お客さんは日本人とその他の国の人が半々くらいで、ガイドさんはほぼ英語のみ。
バスの中ではそんなに重要な話はしないので英語ができなくても大丈夫かと思います。
現地では私たちの時は日本語が話せる人が説明してくれました。
そんなに難しくなく、楽しかったです。
ちなみにシーライフパーク入ってすぐのとこにゆうこりんが挙式した教会がありますよ♪
We participated as a family.
My 5-year-old daughter was a bit scared at first, but as she touched and kissed the dolphins, she completely fell in love with them.
The stuffed animal we bought on the way back has the same name as the dolphin we played with, "Maui," and she takes good care of it.
We would like to participate again.
親子で参加しました。
5歳の娘は最初おっかなびっくりでしたが、イルカに触れたり、キスしたりするうちに、すっかりイルカが大好きになりました。
帰りに買ったぬいぐるみに、一緒に遊んだイルカの名前と同じ「マウイ」という名前をつけて可愛がっています。
また、参加したいと思っています。
This trip was the most fun I've ever had. There were dolphins right under the boat, and I was so excited because they were close enough that I felt like I could reach out and touch them. The staff were all very energetic and friendly, which was great. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii. However, since you spend a long time on the boat, I think it's a good idea for those who get seasick to take motion sickness medication. There were a few people who got sick during our trip as well.
今回の旅で一番楽しかった。
船の真下にイルカがいて、足を垂らしていたら届いてしまうのではという近さで大興奮です。
スタッフの方も皆テンション高くフレンドリーで良かったです。
また、ハワイに行くときはぜひ参加したいです。
ただ、長時間船に乗っているので船酔いする方は酔い止め薬を服用してたほうがいいと思います。私達のときにも酔っている方が何人かいました。
There is a wide variety of water slides, and the thrills are abundant. I highly recommend it for those staying long-term who are looking for activities beyond the beach.
ウオータースライダーの種類が豊富で、スリルも満点。
長期滞在で海以外にもって方にはとてもお勧めです。
The day before, I participated in an activity with another company and it was a disappointment, so I thought about canceling. However... it was way beyond my expectations and absolutely amazing!!
I had to wait 30 minutes because they didn't show up at the meeting time (laughs), but the guide was really nice and it was a lot of fun. The captain and all the staff were also entertaining. They danced on the boat, and the hamburgers were delicious, plus we had pineapple and taro!? We got to see sea turtles and dolphins, which was fantastic, and the half-day went by in no time. After getting back on land, I learned hula from a hula teacher, which was a great experience.
This is definitely worth participating in!!!
前日にほかの会社のアクティビティーに参加してはずれだったので、前日にキャンセルしようかと思いましたが。。。
全然、期待以上に最高でした!!
朝待ち合わせ時間にこなくて30分待たされましたが(笑)
ガイドさんも、めっちゃいい人で楽しかったし
船の船長さんはじめスタッフのかたもみんな面白かったです。
船の上でダンスしてくれて、ハンバーガーはおいしくて
パイナップルとかタロイモ!?もでました。
ウミガメもイルカもみれて最高なうえ
半日あっという間でした。
陸に上がってからは、フラの先生にフラを教えてもらって
いい経験になりました。
これは、参加する価値ありです!!!
Thank you for enjoying the tour. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the pickup. To avoid such issues in the future, we will strive to improve our services. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
ツアーをお楽しみいただき有難うございます。ピックアップに関しましては、ご迷惑をおかけしまして申し訳ございませんでした。このようなご迷惑をおかけしないためにも、サービス向上に努めさせていただきます。またのご利用心よりお待ちしております。
I had a great time being able to touch my favorite dolphins directly!
大好きなイルカにじかに触れることができてとても楽しかったです!
The shuttle bus was shared with foreigners, but that was also part of the joy of traveling and it was a lot of fun. Snorkeling in the beautiful sea was amazing, and eating a hamburger on the water was also fantastic. I made some wonderful memories! (^^)
迎えのバスが外人さんとの混載だったのですが、それもまた旅の醍醐味で大変楽しかったです。
きれいな海でのシュノーケルも最高、海上で食べるハンバーガーもまた最高。
とてもいい思い出が出来ました(^^)
The staff was very accommodating, and overall, I had a good time. However, the main focus of this tour was supposed to be "swimming with dolphins." The time spent seeing dolphins in the water was surprisingly short, just a few seconds, and they were quite far away. I thought there would be more to it, but I was quickly told to return to the boat, and then we moved on to a spot with turtles and tropical fish. During the transfer, I saw another company snorkeling very close to dolphins jumping, and I was really envious. They must have noticed the short time we had with the dolphins, as we went back to the dolphin point at the end, where we could see them from the boat. However, if the tour is just about seeing dolphins, there are cheaper options available. I hate to be repetitive, but "swimming with dolphins" was the reason I joined this tour... I understand that they are wild animals, but I wish we had been taken to another dolphin point instead of the turtle point after the first stop.
スタッフの方の対応もよく、全体的には楽しめました。
が・・・このツアーのメインは“イルカと泳ぐ”のはず。海の中でイルカを見られたのは驚くほど短く、ほんの数秒。しかもかなり遠い。まさかそれで終わりではないだろうと思っていたのに、すぐに船に戻れと言われ、その後はカメや熱帯魚のいるポイントへ。移動中、別の会社がイルカのジャンプしているすぐ近くでスノーケルしているのが見えて、とってもうらやましかったです。さすがにメインのイルカの時間の短さを気にして下さったのか、最後に再度イルカのポイントへ行き、船の上からイルカを見ることはできましたが、イルカを見るだけのツアーならもっと安いツアーがあります。しつこいようですが、“イルカと泳ぐ”がこのツアーに参加した目的だったのに・・・
野生の生き物なのでしょうがないという気持ちもありますが、最初のポイントの後に、カメポイントではなく、別のイルカポイントに連れて行ってほしかったです。
Thank you for participating. We regret that you were unable to experience swimming closely with wild dolphins this time. Our captain assesses the sea conditions of the day and guides you to the best spots where wild dolphins are known to pass. However, please understand that, due to the nature of wild animals, the number of opportunities to swim with them and the distance to the dolphins can vary from day to day.
ご参加いただき有難うございます。このたびは水中で野生のイルカと間近で一緒に泳ぐ体験をしていただけなかったようで残念に思っております。船長がその日の海の状況を見て、野生のイルカがいるベストスポット(イルカの通り道)へご案内させていただくようにしておりますが、自然の生き物のため、日により一緒に泳げる回数やイルカとの距離は変化しておりますことご了承ください。
Booked this sailing sunset cruise for myself and my beautiful wife. We have done sailing sunset cruises before in Mexico so knew what to expect and initial indications were this would be pretty standard fare for what we've experienced. However, the desire was to be able to appreciate a couple hours sailing while appreciating a beautiful sunset. We weren't looking for anything grandiose. But, we were impressed by the all male staff not being over-the-top on trying to "cheese" up the cruise but were good to let the experience of the sunset be the excitement for the guests. However, about 40 minutes into the cruise the captain asked loudly if we wanted to see dolphins. He immediately swung the boat toward a school of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins and we were fortunate to spend the next 10-15 minutes sailing along with them playing all around the boat including swimming and playing in the wake at the bow of the boat. There was a school of 50+ dolphins all around us. What an amazing exper
The food was absolutely wonderful and delicious. Thank you very much.
料理が非常にすばらしく、おいしかったです。
ありがとうございました。
I joined to see dolphins. The tour was amazing as I got to see the beautiful scenery of the West Coast and meet dolphins. The staff's service was also wonderful, and I had a great time. Thank you very much.
イルカを見たくて参加しました。
西海岸のきれいな景色を見て、さらにイルカにも会えて、最高なツアーでした。
スタッフの方の対応もすばらしく、とても楽しめました。
ありがとうございました。
The shuttle service was punctual, which is great for Japanese guests. The pool had many slides that you don't typically find in Japan, so the kids were thrilled and had a lot of fun!
送迎の時間などがキッチリしていて、日本人向けでとてもいいです。
プールは日本にないようなスライダーが沢山あったので
子供達も大興奮で楽しめました♪
It was a great tour! I would recommend it to everyone!
I participated with a friend.
First, the hula instructor teaches in a fun way. They also lend you props, so even those who are not feeling motivated will get excited (laughs).
Next, we went to the sea to meet dolphins! Although the time we spent swimming together was short, we were able to swim with dolphins and turtles! Even if you don't encounter dolphins, I think it's a tour that can still be enjoyed thanks to the various performances by the staff on the boat (including dance and jokes).
I definitely want to participate again♪
By the way, it gets quite cold after swimming, so don't forget to bring a jacket!!
友人と2人で参加しました。
最初にフラ、フラの先生が楽しく教えてくれます。
小道具も貸してもらえるので、気乗りがしない人でもテンションがあがりますよ(笑
次にイルカに会いに海へ!
間近で一緒に泳げた時間は少なかったのですが、イルカ&亀と泳ぐが出来ました!
最悪イルカと遭遇出来なくても、船上スタッフのいろいろなパフォーマンス(ダンスあり、ギャグあり)があるので、それなりに楽しめるツアーだと思います。
是非、また参加したいです♪
ちなみに、泳いだ後はかなり寒いので上着を忘れずに!!
There were a lot of whale families. The prices are reasonable, and meals are included, so families traveling to Hawaii during this time should definitely participate. My family was very pleased.
クジラのファミリーが沢山いました。
金額も安いし 食事もついているので家族連れでこの時期にハワイに行かれる方は絶対に参加したほうがいいです。
家族にとても喜ばれました。
It's the Star of Honolulu.
The whale season has arrived again. This year, the boat will start from December 26, 2011, due to dry dock maintenance.
As mentioned in the comments, we definitely want our Japanese customers to see the natural humpback whales. Thank you for your comments.
Reservations Department
スターオブホノルルです。
クジラのシーズンがまたやってきました。今年は船がドライドック(定期点検)のため
2011年12月26日からスタートです。
コメントに頂いたように是非是非日本のお客様にも自然のザトウクジラをご覧頂きたく思います。コメント有難うございました。
予約課
The whole evening went very smooth, from the Transportation pick up to the actual cruise. Very well organized and the food was really good. The entertainment was very enjoyable as well, and everyone in our dinning area seemed to enjoy the evening. The sunset was very nice even on a cloudy evening. The view back into Waikiki was amazing.