Oahu
The weather was a bit bad, but I was glad to be able to touch a dolphin for the first time. I think it was a valuable experience unique to this place.
天気が少し悪かったのですが初めてイルカに触ることができてよかったです。ここならではの貴重な体験だったと思います。
Since my younger child was only 2 years old, we signed up for Dolphin Aloha, which is suitable for families. I thought they might get bored halfway through, but they were captivated by the dolphins' cute behaviors and were thrilled. My 4-year-old also had a great time! Sea Life Park was a wonderful place for the kids to enjoy.
下の子どもがまだ2歳だったので家族で参加できるドルフィンアロハを申込みました。
途中で飽きたりするかなと思いましたが、イルカのかわいい仕草に釘付けで大喜びでした。
4歳の子どもも楽しんでいました!
シーライフパークはとても子どもたちに楽しめるところでした
It was an experience with professional hospitality. When I jumped off the large boat, I was excited to see dolphins and turtles swimming nearby and along the seabed. For snacks, we were served juicy beef patties in hamburgers, pineapple, snacks, and lemonade. I usually don't get seasick, but I felt a bit uneasy, so I didn't eat and took it back with me (there were some people who got sick). There was also a photographer on site who took pictures for us, which were available for purchase. I was a little anxious about snorkeling for the first time, but I had no worries and enjoyed it. I'm glad I participated and I recommend it.
プロのおもてなしをうけた体験でした 大きい船から飛び降りるとイルカも亀も近くや海底を泳ぐのが見えて興奮しました 肉肉しいパテのハンバーガーとパイナップルとスナック菓子、レモネードが軽食で出ました いつも酔わないのですが なんか 嫌な感じがしたので食べずに持ち帰りました(酔っていた人もいました)カメラマンも常駐していたので撮ってくれます 売ってます 初めてのシュノーケルで少し不安でしたが 何も心配はなく楽しめました 参加して良かったです おススメします
It was more thrilling and scary than water slides in Japan, but it was incredibly fun! Since the water pressure is strong, it might be better to wear sandals that won't slip off rather than flip-flops (I wore flip-flops and had to hold them in my hands or leave them at the entrance when sliding). It's recommended because both small children and adults can enjoy it, and there are no lines at all!
日本のウォータースライダーよりも迫力があって、怖かったですが最高に楽しかったです!
水の勢いがあるので、ビーチサンダルよりも、脱げないタイプのサンダルの方がいいかも(私はビーチサンダルを履いていってしまったので、滑るときには手にかかるか入り口に置いていきました)
小さいお子さんから大人まで遊べて、全然並ばないので、オススメです!
I participated in late November.
I think there are seasonal issues, but the waves were strong and the current was fast, causing many people to get seasick.
I saw that the boat is new and large, which supposedly makes it less shaky, but don't get your hopes up. The boat rocked, and after going into the rough sea with waves and strong currents two or three times, it really drained my energy and made me more prone to seasickness! For those participating, if you determine that the current is strong, I think it's better to just float and look down rather than trying to swim. Even if you're confident in your swimming skills, it's not just about that. Please be careful not to overestimate your abilities.
I was able to see dolphins both on the boat and in the water, but that's purely a matter of luck. I've seen promotional photos where many dolphins come close, but you shouldn't expect that. I think many people only catch a glimpse of them from a distance.
If you're just looking to see dolphins, there are other places where you can see and interact with them. You can also go snorkeling in beautiful, calm waters elsewhere. Unless you really want to see wild dolphins, I wouldn't particularly recommend this experience.
11月下旬に参加。
時期的な問題もあると思うが波があり潮の流れも早く、
多くの方が船酔いしていました。
船が新しく大きいから揺れにくいというのを見たけど
期待してはいけません。
船上で揺れた上、波があり潮がキツイ海に2度、3度入るとかなりの体力を消耗し、酔いやすくなります!
参加される方は、潮がキツイと判断したらただ浮いて下を見て浮いてるくらいに留めておいた方がいいかと思います。
泳ぎには自信があってもそういう問題ではないのだなと感じました。とにかく過信しないようにして下さい。
船上でも海中でもイルカを見れましたがこればかりは運です。プロモーションで多くのイルカが近くに寄ってきている写真を見ますがこれは期待してはいけません。かなり遠くで一瞬見れただけという人も多いと思います。
イルカだけなら他にも見れますし、触れ合える場所もあります。綺麗で穏やかな海でシュノーケリングも他で出来ます。
野生のイルカをとにかく見たい!という方以外には特にオススメするものでもないかなあ
We participated as a family of three. At first, we were unsure if the adults should just observe, but since participation was required for guardians with children under 10, we decided to join in. (If there's one person observing, you can take your own videos and photos from a distance in addition to the purchased photos.)
Since we arrived at 9:30 AM, we enjoyed seeing sea turtles and dolphins swimming in the pool until our experience at 11:45 AM, making it feel like a mini aquarium. During the sea turtle lecture, we even got to touch baby sea turtles, which I think is something you can't experience in Japan.
The pool was a bit deep, so it was definitely necessary to have someone accompany the children. The Japanese staff explained how to swim and interact, and when it was time to swim, they provided encouragement, making it a safe and enjoyable experience.
I'm glad we splurged on this. It became a wonderful memory. Throughout the journey, the driver kindly explained things in front of beautiful beaches and pointed out when we could see whales, making it a lovely tour.
親子3人で参加しました。最初は大人は見学にしようか迷いましたが10歳以下は保護者参加必須だったので参加にしました。(見学が1人いると購入写真以外に自分で動画や遠くからですが写真が撮影できます)
お迎えから到着が9時半だったので11時45分の体験まではウミガメを見たりプールで泳いでいるイルカを見たり水族館みたいに楽しめました。ウミガメのレクチャーではウミガメの赤ちゃんのタッチができたりと日本では体験できないと思います。
プールは少し深めなので子供の付き添いがやはりいるなと。泳ぎ方やふれあい方は日本人スタッフさんが説明してくれましたし、いざ泳ぐときも声掛けがあって安心で楽しく過ごせました。
奮発してよかったです。いい思い出になりました。道中は運転手さんがきれいなビーチ前で説明やクジラが見えたよと声もかけてくれたりと優しいツアーでした。
It swayed more than I imagined! It was a day with not much wind, but we were rocked quite a bit by the waves, so I think motion sickness medication is a must. As long as you don't get seasick, I think it's a very enjoyable tour! ☺︎
想像以上に揺れました!そんなに風がない日でしたが、かなり波に揺られたので酔い止めは必須だと思います。酔いさえしなければとても楽しめるツアーだと思います☺︎
Aloha! Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a fun time. We enjoyed exploring with you. Please join us for another adventure soon! Mahalo!
アロハ!レビューありがとうございます。楽しい時間を過ごせてうれしいです。私たちはあなたと一緒に探索するのを楽しみました。すぐに別の冒険にご参加ください!マハロ!
Excursion was made online but had to be changed by email to the next day after the planned event. It all happened seamlessly! Thank you. We will use you again!
We made online reservations for the next day to Hanauma Bay snorkeling but had to change the reservation day and time and within a few short hours they change was made through email and the trip and driver were very nice!
I was helped when they called me at the hotel 30 minutes before the meeting time. Also, the Japanese guide, Karen, and the other staff were very energetic, and I was able to participate without getting seasick.
The boat was new and had a slide, which made it really fun. I felt a thrill when sliding down the slide, haha.
I was able to see dolphins three times. The final dance by the staff was very uplifting, and it was so much fun to dance along with them.
At the end, they even put stickers on my favorite parts of my body. ^_^
集合時間30分前にホテルに電話をくれたので助かりました。また、日本人ガイドのカレンさんや他のスタッフの方もとても元気で船酔いもせず参加できました。
船も新らしくて滑り台も付いていたのでとっても楽しかったです。滑り台から滑るときはドキドキしました笑笑
いるかも3回見ることができました。スタッフろ方最後の踊りはとってもまた元気が出る踊りで一緒に踊れてとっても楽しかったです。
最後に体の好きなところに、シールも貼ってくれました^_^
Seeing dolphins up close was for the adults, while the children had a blast interacting with various sea animals at the facility, creating wonderful memories.
イルカを間近で見たのは大人が、
施設のいろんな海の動物に触れ合うのは子供たちが大はしゃぎで、思い出になりました。
It was just a 10-minute program, but I was able to feed the dolphins three types of fish, dance with them using my favorite toy that I chose, and take a lot of photos with the dolphins. I'm really glad I participated in such a fulfilling program!
I think my enjoyment was also due to my complete lack of issues with English. Since communication with the trainers and the reception staff is in English, I imagine that those who lack confidence in their English conversation skills might only enjoy about 70-80% of the experience.
たったの10分のプログラムでしたが
イルカに3種類の餌の魚をあげたり
自分の選んだ好きなおもちゃでイルカと一緒に踊ったり、イルカと沢山の写真を撮っていただいて大変身のあるプログラムで参加して良かったです!
ただ私は英語能力に関しては全く問題ないのも楽しめた要因だと思います。トレーナーの皆さんや受付の方とコミュニケーションは英語になるので英会話に自信が無い方は楽しさも7-8割になるのかなぁと想像してます。
this was my first visit to oahu and the i had booked an introductory tour. it was a perfect start. our tour guide was really lovely with a good sense of humour . he was also knowledgeable about the local history and little areas of interest being a local interest.
there were lots of visits to some beautiful beaches and enough time at the waimea botanical gardens to go for a wander. the lunch was delicious. topped at the end a visit to the dole plantation.
i wish we had more time at the plantation to actually go out on the train to be amongst the growing pineapples which would have added to the experience
Aloha Neeti,
Thanks for your kind review. We have many places to go on the tour and have to return to Waikiki on time so we only can stay at Dole 30-45 minutes.
Aloha,
Michael
Great experience but wish it was with better weather. High tide and very choppy waters made visibility difficult. Still a good opportunity!
I was thrilled to see dolphins so clearly! I didn't expect to see them up close, so it was truly moving. The slide activity was incredibly fun!
イルカがばっちり見れて最高でした!
こんなに近くで見れると思ってなかったので感動でした。
アクティビティの滑り台が最高に楽しかったです!
from start to finish a must do for families wanting that extra fun activity to do. picked up from central location from hotel and dropped off at pier. very organized after drop off and staff very friendly and knowledgeable. my daughter and I enjoyed the vessel and the captain doing narration & made it fun
Mahalo for your review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your time exploring Hawaii's marine life. We're glad you had a fun time adventuring with us. We hope you’ll join us again soon! Mahalo!
I went with my son, who is in the upper grades of elementary school, and my family of three. This was our second visit, as we went last year as well. The weather was nice, the crowd was just right, and it was a very enjoyable day. Climbing the stairs to participate in the attractions was quite tiring, but my son enjoyed it without a care.
I definitely want to go again.
小学校高学年の息子と家族3人で行きました。昨年も行って、2回目の訪問です。お天気も良く、混み具合もちょうど良くとても楽しい1日でした。アトラクションに参加するために階段を上って行くのがとても疲れましたが、そんなことはお構いなしに息子は楽しんでいました。
是非また行きたいです。
We had a great experience with the shuttle to Hanauma Bay. The driver was very polite and helpful. The van was comfortable and the timing was perfect. The company representative I talked to on the phone was very helpful and gave me excellent advice on where to park our car while we were on the excursion. I would highly recommend this experience. Well worth the price!
I participated in the Dolphin Encounter! The first time I touched a dolphin, it was smooth and lively, and I was so excited! They also took wonderful photos, which became great memories. After interacting with the dolphins, we had the freedom to explore the park! We watched dolphin and sea lion shows and had some food. We received a $10 coupon for each person, which we used for lunch. Since it was just my husband and me, we had plenty of time until the bus back, but I think it would be great for families as well!
ドルフィンエンカウンターで参加しました♪
初めて触ったイルカは、ツルツルでピチピチでテンションがあがりました!素敵な写真も撮っていただき思い出になりました(^^)
イルカとふれあったあとは、園内を自由に散策!イルカやアシカのショーを見たり、ご飯を食べたり。10ドルのクーポン券を人数分もらえたので、ランチの際利用しました。
私達は夫婦だけだったので帰りのバスまでかなり時間に余裕がありましたが、ご家族連れには時間もたっぷりあっていいのではないでしょうか(^^)
It’s an experiential luau that families with small children and couples can all enjoy, and my family had a fantastic time! Before the show started, there were activities like fire-starting and making headbands using banana leaves, which kept the audience engaged. They celebrated guests who were there for special occasions on stage, danced with the audience, and above all, the chief's stories were very entertaining, making us laugh from the bottom of our stomachs multiple times! The food and Mai Tai cocktails were also very delicious.
The final fire knife dance was impressive! My 2-year-old son watched intently without blinking!
Definitely experience Chief's Luau! The chief and the crew will surely entertain you!!!
小さいお子様連れの家族、カップル、全ての方が楽しめる体験型ルアウで、私達家族もめいいっぱい楽しませていただきました!ショーが始まる前に火起こしやバナナリーフを使用したヘッドバンド作り体験等があり、観客を飽きさせないような構成になっています。記念日で来ている観客をステージでお祝いしたり、観客とのダンス、また、何よりもチーフの話がとても面白く、途中何度もお腹の底から笑わせていただきました!食事やマイタイカクテルもとても美味しかったです。
最後のファイヤーナイフダンスは見応えありです!私の2歳になる息子も瞬きせずにしっかりと観ていました!
チーフスルアウ、是非、体験して下さい!チーフとクルーがきっと楽しませてくれます!!!
Coral has settled on the sunken aircraft and ship right in front of me, and colorful fish are swarming around, allowing me to truly enjoy the natural food chain.
目の前に沈んだ航空機や船に珊瑚が住み付き、色とりどりの魚が群れていて自然の食物連鎖がリアルに楽しめました。
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring the marine life in Hawaii. We're happy you had a fun time adventuring with us. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you!
レビューのマハロ!ハワイの海洋生物を探索する時間を楽しんでくださったことを嬉しく思います。私たちと一緒に冒険して楽しい時間を過ごしてくれてうれしいです。またすぐにご参加ください。マハロ!
Excellent experience!!
Very beautiful place and our family really enjoy!!
A vast land that served as the filming location for various movies like Jurassic Park. I realized my dream of visiting here someday. It includes three types of experiences and meals, allowing us to enjoy nature in three different vehicles. I think it's a tour that you can't find in Japan.
Along the way, the guide spoke and played music that made us feel like we were in the world of Jurassic Park, and everyone on the ride got excited and cheered loudly. I'm glad I experienced it. Next, I want to try horseback riding too!
ジェラシックパークなどなどの様々な映画のロケ地となった広大な土地。いつか行ってみたいと思っていた事が実現しました。3種類の体験と食事付き、3種類の車での自然を体験してみて
日本には無いツアーだと思います。
途中、同行したガイドの方がまさにジェラシックパークの映画の世界に居るような曲と喋り方で、乗ってるみんなで興奮して大声で歓声を上げました。体験して良かったです。次は乗馬も体験したいです!
I had a wonderful time interacting with the dolphins in the pool. I was so glad I came. The dolphins were incredibly cute!
However, they took photos and created an album regardless of whether you wanted to buy them or not, making it hard to refuse, and I ended up making an expensive purchase. One of the photos was free, but you can find that anywhere.
イルカと一緒にプールで触れ合えてとっても楽しい時間をすごせました。来てよかったと感激しました。イルカ、凄く可愛いかった!
ただ、写真を撮ってくれて買う買わないに関係なくアルバムのようにされていて雰囲気的に断れず高い買い物をしてしまいました。
その中の1枚は無料でしたが、、何処でもありますけどね。
Whenever I go to Hawaii, I usually spend my time at the beach and shopping, so this time I wanted to try something more active and joined a tour. However, the waiting time between each tour was boring, especially with kids. There wasn't really anywhere to pass the time...
I think the tour content would be enjoyable for movie fans (those who know a lot about it). I only knew a little (and just some parts), so I started to find the tour tiring and wanted to go home by lunchtime, haha. The bumpy ride on the jungle tour was more intense than I imagined; it felt like a serious version of Star Tours at Tokyo Disneyland, haha. I was so busy trying to keep the kids in check that I couldn't really enjoy the scenery. But since I had wanted to go at least once, I’m glad I got to understand the content.
Since the time commitment is long, I think for those who are just a little interested, it would be sufficient to just stop by with a rental car. The ocean view from Kualoa Ranch was really beautiful and different from Waikiki Beach. I heard you can see whales in the winter, so I’d like to come back during that time. Sorry for digressing!
いつもハワイに行くとビーチ・お買い物だったので今回はアクティブにすごしてみたいと思い参加しました。
一つ一つのツアーの間の待ち時間が子供もいたので退屈でした。
時間潰せるようなところも特になかったので・・・。
ツアーの内容は、映画ファン(詳しい方)は楽しいんだと思います。
私は、少し知ってる(しかも一部)程度なので
途中からツアーがしんどくなりお昼時点で既に帰りたかったです 笑
ジャングルツアーの車の揺れが想像以上で東京ディズニーランドの
スターツアーズの本気揺れてるバージョンでした 笑
子供を抑えておくのに必死でそんなに景色も楽しめずでした。
でも一度行ってみたかったので内容がわかったよかったです。
拘束時間が長いので、少し見たいって方は、レンタカーで少し寄る程度で
充分かと思います。クアロア牧場から見える海はワイキキビーチとは違って
すごく綺麗でしたよ。くじらが冬に見えるそうなのでその時期にまた来たいです、話逸れましたが。
This cruise was a highlight of our trip. We spent our 34th anniversary with delicious food, wonderful music and great company. we had our own private table but had wonderful people sitting next to ours. The live music was relaxing and entertaining throughout the dinner. Our waitress was very courteous and helpful. We hope to spend another anniversary in the future on the Star of Honolulu!! Quyana - Mahalo - thank you.
At the pool in Japan, large slides often require a fee or have long lines, making it difficult to ride them. However, I was able to enjoy riding multiple times without any hassle.
It seems that floaties are available at each pool for anyone to use, but it started to get a bit crowded in the afternoon, and I couldn't get a floatie to float along the lazy river (laughs). I didn't see anyone bringing their own floaties, but if you really want to use one, it might be a good idea to bring your own.
Also, I heard that the BBQ lunch was all-you-can-eat, but perhaps due to the low number of participants, it wasn't a buffet style. Instead, we were given lunch boxes. The amount was more than enough and it was delicious, so I was totally fine with it, but my partner, who wanted to eat a lot of meat, seemed a bit disappointed.
Lastly, the round-trip bus can get quite cold, so I think it would be good to bring something to wear over your clothes!
日本でのプールだと、大きなスライダーは有料だったり、行列が出来てなかなか乗れなかったりますが、サクサク何度も乗れるのでとても楽しめました。
浮き輪は各プールの所に置いてあり、好きに使っていいみたいなのですが、昼からは少し混み始め、流れるプールで浮き輪をゲットできずに流れられませんでした(笑)かと言って自前の浮き輪を持ってきてる人は見ませんでしたが、絶対に浮き輪を使いたい!という人は持っていった方がいいかもしれません。
あとBBQランチ食べ放題とのことでしたが、参加人数が少なかったのかビュッフェ形式ではなく、ランチパックに入ったお弁当みたいなものを渡されました。十分すぎる量だったし美味しかったので私は全然良かったのですが、肉ばかり食べたい!!と言っていた彼は少し残念そうでした。
あと往復のバスがかなり寒いので、羽織るものがあればよいと思います!
This was my third time. Each time, I rate it as the most enjoyable activity for my family. The hospitality of the guides is excellent. The hamburgers on the boat are delicious too. Don't forget the $5 for beer. We always see sea turtles, but this time we were able to see a manta ray. Everyone was thrilled. I will work hard again to return to the sandbar soon.
これで、3度目でした。毎回家族で一番楽しかったアクティビティと評価しています。とにかく、ガイドの方々のホスピタリティがいいです。船の上のハンバーガーもうまいです。ビール代5ドルも忘れずに。毎回海がめは見れるのですが、今回はマンタ様を拝見できました。一同感激でした。早くサンドバーに
戻る為、またお仕事頑張ります。
It was a very peaceful tour, and I think there’s a chance to encounter whales, but I was satisfied to see them clearly! The food was also very delicious. If I had to say something, I wish I had known in advance how far we would be from the whales, as it felt a bit too far.
とても穏やかなツアーで鯨に出会える確率もあるとは思いますが、しっかりと鯨を見させて頂けて満足!料理もとても美味しくて良かった
しいて言うなら、鯨に近づける距離は事前に解っていたらなーって ちょいと遠過ぎる気がした
Thank you very much for participating in the whale watching tour. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise. Your feedback will be helpful for our future improvements. Thank you once again.
この度は鯨ウォチングに参加していただきありがとうございました。クルーズを楽しんでいただけたようで、心よりうれしく感じております。ご意見は、今後の改善に役立たせて頂きます。本当にありがとうございました。
I saw dolphins a few times. It might be a luxury, but this is my evaluation of the tour.
First, make sure to arrive early when boarding the boat. The staff will ask you to fill in from the back, but those who know will sit in the front.
Sitting in the front makes it easier to secure a spot near the staff who are aware of where the dolphins are, as people in the front will jump into the sea first.
Also, it’s inconvenient if there’s no basket for your belongings under you, so try to sit where there is a basket.
You will inevitably have to swim close to the staff. Other guests may kick you or push you aside, but keep moving forward without giving up.
After seeing the dolphins, the staff will say, “Those who haven’t seen a dolphin yet, please come to the front,” but those who are at a distance where they can’t see the dolphins at that point cannot move forward.
This is because those who have seen the dolphins do not give up their spots.
The staff warns not to touch the dolphins beforehand, but even when someone tried to touch them, they didn’t seem to pay much attention.
It’s possible that the group I participated in had a lot of people, and that’s why there were such guests.
At the very least, I felt that it was an unfair tour where some people could see many dolphins while others could not, even though we all paid the same amount.
I don’t think the number of people who can board the boat is the same as the number of people who can enjoy the tour.
It’s dangerous to be kicked by fins, and I think it would have been better to sign up for an experience where you can swim with dolphins at an aquarium instead of insisting on wild dolphins.
イルカは数回、見えました。
贅沢かもしれませんが、それでもツアーとしては
この評価です。
まず、船に乗る際は早めに行きましょう。
スタッフに奥から詰めるように言われますが
分かっている人は手前に座ります。
手前に座っている人から海に飛び込むため
イルカの場所を把握しているスタッフさんの
近くの場所を確保しやすいからです。
また、自分の下に荷物のかごがないと不便なので
下にかごがある場所に座りましょう。
スタッフさんの近くまで泳ぐのは必至で泳ぎます。
他のお客さんに蹴られますし、手で押しのけられますが負けずに進みましょう。
イルカを見た後スタッフの方が
「一度もイルカを見ていない人は前に」といいますが
その時点でイルカが見えない距離にいる人は
前に行けません。
イルカを見た人が前を譲らないからです。
イルカには触らないようにとスタッフの方が事前に注意していますが
触ろうとした人がいても、特に注意をしていませんでした。
私が参加した回が人数が多く、たまたまそういうお客さんだった
可能性もありますが、
すくなくとも、同じお金を払い同じ回に参加したとしても
たくさん見れる人と見れない人がいる不公平なツアーだと感じました。
船に乗れる人数とツアーを楽しめる人数は同じではないと思います。
フィンのついた足で蹴られるので危ないですし
別に野生のイルカにこだわらなくても
水族館のイルカと泳げるものに申し込んだ方がよかったと思っています。