Oahu
The weather was clear! I was picked up near the hotel and took a bus to the location. The crew members were very kind and there were many happy people, which made it enjoyable! The lunch on the water was amazing!!! The sandbar we aimed for was breathtakingly beautiful. It was about thigh-deep, but that was no problem! We also saw many sea turtles before heading out to snorkel. It became a wonderful memory!!
天気も快晴!ホテル近くでピックアップしてもらいバスに乗って現地へ。
クルーの皆さんはとても優しくハッピーな方がたくさんで楽しめました!水上でのランチ最高です!!!
お目当のサンドバーには息を飲むくらいの綺麗さ。太ももくらいの高さでしたが問題ありません!ウミガメもたくさん見かけたりしてからシュノーケルへ。 最高な思い出になりました!!
Great tour to do if you are not familiar with Oahu. Our driver, tour guide, lunch server etc. was outstanding. Very informative and patient. I highly recommend Oahu Nature Tour. Our tour guide was Monique in case you have a choice. We attended this tour on 28 May 2019. Lunch was included at Fumi's Shrimp Shack
Hi Guy,
THANK YOU! for your 5 star review:)
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Michael
There were Moai statues, but it was disappointing that we weren't allowed to get off the bus. Also, basically, if you sit on the right side of the bus, you can enjoy various views. Sitting on the left side (driver's side) might be disappointing for those who want to take photos.
モアイ像がありましたが、バスから下ろしてくれなかったのは残念でした。
また、基本的にバスの右側の座席に座ると色々な景色を楽しめます。左側(運転席側)に座ると写真を撮影したい人にとっては残念かも
This was a GREAT sunset cruise - food was good, drinks were good (and they did not even make you give in your drink tickets so not trying to get more out of you) and the show was good.
Just one thing to improve upon:
1. Seating took way too long. You know who is coming so you should have assigned seating and it should be really quick - not making people stand in stairwell for 20 minutes just to get seated
This is Hawaii time! My first impression is that I will come back! This is my fifth year in Hawaii. This time, I'm staying for three weeks, so I'm challenging myself to snorkeling, something I've never done before. My wife can't swim at all, so she has been practicing at a nearby pool for a year, but in reality, she hasn't been able to go much and still can't breathe properly while swimming. The day before the tour, we practiced just the arm movements of the breaststroke at the hotel pool (saltwater pool). Is this level okay??? Both my wife and I are 70 years old. The large bus at Sheraton Aloha Landing was full, which shows its popularity. The rain stopped, and the cloudy sky was a relief. Water volleyball was more difficult and fun than I expected. We watched turtles, ate delicious BBQ hamburgers, and went snorkeling for the first time. My wife held onto me while colorful fish swam within reach. We quickly got used to snorkeling, and it was a blissful time.
これぞハワイの時間!また来るぞ!と言うのが第1の感想。ハワイ5年目。今回は3週間の長期滞在なので、これまで一度も無かった、シュノーケリングにチャレンジ。家内は全く泳げないので、1年前から近くのプールで練習していたが、現実にはなかなか行けず、まだ息継ぎができない。今回のツアーの前日ホテルのプール(海水プール)で、平泳ぎの腕の動きだけ練習。こんなレベルで大丈夫???家内も私も70歳。シェラトンアロハランディングで大型バスが満杯。人気の程が伺える。雨もあがって曇り空が助かる。水上バレーも思った以上に難しく、面白い。カメを眺め、美味しいBBGハンバーガーを食べて、初シュノーケリング。家内は私につかまりながら。色とりどりの魚が手が届くところで泳いでいる。すぐにシュノーケリングにも慣れ、至福の時間。
I visit every year, more than 10 times. Each time, I enjoy the different colors of the sea and the varying water levels. The one thing that never changes is the instructor, YUKIKO. She always greets us with her exceptionally cheerful smile. This year (June 28, 2019), I will go with my sister.
毎年通い詰めて、10回以上。毎回、海の色と水の量が違い楽しんでいます。
ちっとも変わらないのがインストラクターのYUKIKO。とっびきりのご機嫌な笑顔で迎えてくれます。
今年は(2019年6月28日)おねいちゃんと二人で行きますね。
I participated alone, but there were a few other solo participants as well. I have been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first time on the Manoa Falls tour! It was so much fun without a dull moment! Since we didn't take a bus, I learned a lot of things I wouldn't have known otherwise. They also took pictures for us, and we could go at a leisurely pace. The weather was great that day, but the ground was quite slippery, and I slipped a few times. Just when I started to get hungry, we had a delicious lunch at Kapiolani Park while looking at Diamond Head! Our guide, Billy, was really fun, and the driver, John, had a charming smile that made the tour very enjoyable. If the dates align, I would love to join this company's dolphin tour as well. Thank you!
1人で参加しましたが他にもお1人参加の方がチラホラ。
ハワイは何10回と来てたのですがマノアの滝ツアーは初めて‼️
退屈する事なく楽しかった‼️
バス使って行くのでは分からない事もいろいろ教えていただき
写真も撮ってくれるしゆっくりなペースで行けます。
当日はとてもいい天気でしたが足元がよく滑るので何回かズルっとしました。
お腹空いてきたところでダイヤモンドヘッド見ながらカピオラニ公園で
美味しいランチ‼️ ガイドさんのビリーさんすごく楽しくドライバーさんのジョンさん?すごくチャーミングな笑顔で癒されるツアーでした。
日にちが合えばこの会社のイルカツアーも行きたくなりました。
ありがとうございました
Travel: It takes about 30 minutes by bus from the hotel in Waikiki. Since it can be a bit chilly, it's a good idea to bring a jacket. If you are prone to seasickness, it's advisable to take motion sickness medication.
After that, we will board the boat, but Japanese people and Americans, along with others from English-speaking countries, will be on a different boat. It's reassuring that explanations will be provided in Japanese. Soft drinks are free, and alcohol will be paid for collectively after returning from the sandbar.
Impressions: The sandbar is for practicing snorkeling and taking a walk.
We moved to the snorkeling point, and there were life jackets available, so even as a first-time snorkeler, I had a great time. The number of fish when we got into the water was incredible! 😊
移動他:ワイキキのホテルからバスで30分ほど移動します。少し寒いので上着はあった方が良いですね。船に酔いやすい方は酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いです。
その後、乗船しますが日本人とアメリカ人他英語圏の方々と別の船に乗ります。日本語で説明いただけるので安心です。ソフトドリンクは無料で、アルコールはサンドバー帰りでまとめて払います。
感想:サンドバーは、シュノーケリング練習と散歩です。
移動して、シュノーケリングポイントに向かいますが、救命胴衣もあり、シュノーケル初めてでもとても楽しめました。海に降りた時の魚の数が半端なかったです(^^)
The Star of Honolulu sunset cruise, was awesome! My husband surprised me with the dinner cruise to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Once on board, we met and had a picture taken with the Captain. We visited with some of the staff, they were fascinated that we were American Indians. Once the cruise set off, appetizers were served and it was the beginning of the amazing 7 course dinner. Each course was better than the previous dish served. The serving staff were fantastic, took care of any needs or questions we had. The entertainment was extraordinary, from the piano player, Hawaiian dancers to the beautiful singer at the end. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend this to anyone who wants to do something very special for any occasion.
From the moment that we first interacted with staff at the shuttle bus pick-up, the whole package was seamless. Staff made the bus ride and boarding so easy that we just had to be swept along and enjoy the experience. The management on the boat was also superb, but kept personal. The Friday night fireworks just completed a beautiful night.
Compared to the dolphin tour, I didn't see as many whales as I expected, only catching a glimpse of them when they surfaced for air. I would like to go see them again.
イルカのツアーに比べて、息継ぎで浮上してくる一瞬のみで思ったより鯨が見えなかった。また、見に行きたい。
- I arranged round-trip transportation from Sheraton Waikiki, so we will depart at 7 am.
- Even if it's sunny in Waikiki, it can be rainy and chilly when you arrive near Kualoa. (Participated in mid-May)
- Although the guide was supposed to be in English, two out of the three tours had Japanese guides. (There were also a few Japanese guides.)
- I went with small children, but the shuttle bus and the ranch were able to hold our stroller, which was great. (To be precise, at the ranch, we were just allowed to leave the stroller where the staff were sitting, so it felt more like a strong sense of personal responsibility rather than being taken care of.)
- Lunch is a buffet. The air conditioning in the lunch venue was quite strong and cold, but there are terrace seats, so we ate there. (The menu was simple, consisting of vegetable salad, meat dishes, and rice.)
- The vehicles and boats at the ranch can be quite bumpy, so if you're feeling uneasy, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
- There is a diaper changing station in the restroom, which was convenient for those with infants and toddlers.
- Since it's a ranch, there are naturally mosquitoes and flies, and there is quite a strong smell from animal waste.
- After finishing the three tours, we returned to Waikiki around 3:50 pm.
・シェラトンWaikikiからの往復送迎を手配したので、7amには出発します。
・Waikikiは晴れていたとしてもクアロア付近に着くと雨が降っていて、肌寒いことがあります。(5月中旬に参加)
・英語ガイドとなっていますが、3このツアー中2つは日本語ガイドでした。(日本人ガイドも数人いました。)
・小さい子供連れで行きましたが、送迎バスも牧場でもストローラーは預かってもらえたので、良かったです。(厳密に言うと、牧場ではスタッフの座っているところにストローラーを置かせてもらっていただけなので、預かってもらったという感じよりは自己責任感が強いですが)
・昼食はビュッフェです。昼食会場内は冷房が強くて寒いですが、テラス席もあるのでそちらで食べました。(メニューは野菜サラダ、肉料理、ご飯という感じの質素なものです。)
・牧場内での車や船はかなり揺れることがあるので、不安な方は酔い止めを飲んだほうがいいと思います。
・トイレにはおむつ交換台があるので乳幼児連れには便利でした。
・牧場なので当然ながら、蚊やハエはいますし、動物の排泄物の臭いもかなりします。
・3つのツアーが終わってWaikikiには3:50pmくらいに戻ってきました。
Swimming with wild dolphins was AMAZING! We struggled to find spinner dolphins early May 15, but Danielle and the entire crew were patient and determined to spot other types of dolphins. We found spotted dolphins, in deeper waters, which are faster but amazing to see in the wild. The crew including Yogi, Tyler, and a couple others helped our ship of 25 or so passengers stay safe and calm in the water knowing exactly what to do as the dolphins and wild life swam all around us. Making sure the swimmers and dolphins stayed safe was at the forefront of our dive. We relocated to another swim spot to see fish and turtles in shallow waters and we got to play on the slide and use paddle boards the crew provided us with. Jade, the photographer/ videographer, was amazing in capturing our time on the boat and in the water. This crew was fantastic and my fiancé and I would recommend this excursion 10/10 as a MUST DO. The feeling iI got seeing this animals in their natural environment, so willing to let us be close to them , is something I will never forget. We purchase the pictures from Dolphins and You and I can’t wait to get home to upload them!
I was excited to see what kind of big fish I could encounter on my first submarine ride, but unfortunately, I didn't see the large fish I was hoping for. However, I was glad to see what the ocean floor looks like with my own eyes.
生まれて初めての潜水艦に乗船でどんな大きな魚が見れるのか期待をしていたのですが運が悪いのか自分が思ってた大きな魚が見れなかったのが残念でした。でも、海の底がどの様になっているのか見たかったので自分の目で見れた事は良かったです。
It was quite an exciting experience that is not something you can do every day. There were Japanese guides and crew members who spoke Japanese, making it a tour that was understandable even for those who don't speak English.
In my case, there was a temporary interruption due to a malfunction in the submarine's air purifier, but thanks to the courteous support from the staff at Veltra and the local team, I was able to reschedule and continue the experience.
I had a great time. Thank you!
体験事態もなかなかできることじゃないので、わくわくさせてもらいました。そして日本語の案内や、日本語が話せる乗務員さんがいらっしゃって、英語がわからなくても理解できるツアーでした。
自分の場合途中、潜水艦の空気清浄機が故障し、一時中断はしましたが、ベルトラさんや現地の方々の丁寧な対応により、時間変更という形でやり直させていただきました。
とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございます。
Perfect day. Great crew and beautiful weather and location. The snorkeling was awesome had close up encounter with turtles and heaps of fish. Lunch was also great thank you.
First, we went to the sandbar where we had about an hour of free time, but unfortunately, it was raining and cold, so we couldn't go into the sea. I recommend bringing a jacket just in case.
After that, we moved on to snorkeling for those who wanted to participate, and this is something you should definitely experience. You can see fish and, if you're lucky, get a close look at sea turtles, which is the highlight of this tour. The guide was friendly and kept the atmosphere lively, and we even saw seals while moving on the boat. It was a lot of fun.
まずサンドバーに行きそこで1時間ほど自由時間がありましたがあいにく雨が降っており寒くて海に入っていることが出来ませんでした。念の為上着を持って行くといいと思います。
その後移動して希望者のみシュノーケリングをしますがこちらは体験した方がいいです。魚や運が良ければ間近でウミガメを見る事ができこのツアーの目玉です。ガイドの方も気さくで盛り上げてくれますしボートで移動中にアザラシを見ることができました。とても楽しかったです。
Unlimited drinks and snacks, and since we couldn't see any whales, we were allowed to repeat the experience for free four times. The staff were all kind and it was the best!
ドリンク飲み放題、お菓子食べ放題、クジラ見れなかったため、4回も無料でリピートさせていただきました。スタッフもみんな親切でさいこうです
I wanted to experience walking in the ocean, so I participated. I was a bit hesitant because the tide wasn't ideal on the day I could go, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I got to see sea turtles, and the weather was great. When in doubt, it's best to participate! The hamburger was delicious too. The staff were friendly and cheerful, and I was very satisfied.
一度、海の中を歩く経験をしてみたく、参加しました。行ける日が今一の潮の引き加減だったので、悩みましたが、十分楽しめました。ウミガメも見れて、お天気にも恵まれ、やはり、悩んだ時は参加するに限ります!
ハンバーガーも美味しかったです。スタッフさん達が綺麗で明るく、とっても満足できました。
It seems like there are unusual weather conditions everywhere, and it was cold even in May. It's usually much hotter.
So, when entering the sea, it was fine to just wear a swimsuit and then dry off and put on a cover-up when getting back on the boat.
I was grateful to have a warm drink after snorkeling; it was a nice way to relax.
どこでも異常気象のようで、5月でも、寒かったです。毎年はもっと暑い。と、おっしゃってました。
なので、海に入るときは水着だけで入り船に上がった時に体をふいて上着を羽織ると大丈夫でした。
シュノーケリングが終わってから温かい飲み物を頂きほっと出来てありがたかったです。
It was my last day at Hawaii and it made a perfect finale for me.
Sand bar and ocean were beautiful, staffs were nice and kind, burger was delicious.
Don't miss it!
I had a vague image of it and didn't have high expectations, but experiencing it in reality was truly moving. Riding in a submarine was also a valuable experience, and above all, I was able to experience the clear blue seabed as if I were diving myself. I'm glad I participated. You can also see sea turtles!
何となくイメージも出来るし、そこまで期待していませんでしたが、
実際に体験すると感動モノでした。
潜水艦に乗る経験も価値あるものでしたし、何よりも青く澄んだ海底を
まるで自分が潜っているみたいに体験でき、参加してよかったです。
ウミガメも見れますよ!!
I'm going to the sandbar for the first time!
A wide shallow area with a sparkling white coral carpet!
Imagining moments like that, we set sail!
At first, the weather seemed to be nice...
Before I knew it, the weather turned bad from the mountains.
In no time, the sky above the sandbar was covered with dark clouds,
and without any sunlight, we landed on the sandbar anyway!
The water is so cold~~><
It started to rain, and everyone around was hardly enjoying the sandbar,
just waiting inside the boat@@
I can't complain about the weather!
I accepted that we were just unlucky this time.
If there's a chance next time, I want to see a beautiful sandbar!
初めてサンドバーに行く!
広い浅瀬に、白く光るサンゴのじゅうたん!
そんな中で、ハイチーズ!
なんてことをイメージしながらいざ出港!
最初こそ、なんとか天気は良さそうだったのに・・・・
気づけば、あれよあれよと山の方から天気は崩れ。
あっという間に、サンドバー上空も真っ黒な雲に覆われて
日差しもないまま、とりあえずサンドバーに上陸!
水冷たい~~~~><
雨も降ってきたし、周りのみんなもサンドバーを楽しむどころか
船内でほぼ待機状態@@
天気に関しては誰にも文句は言えません!
今回は運が悪かったと、潔く諦めました。
次回チャンスがあれば、きれいなサンドバーを拝みたいです!
I can't say enough about this trip.
It was absolutely amazing, the crew went out of their way to make everyone happy. They even brought me a beer while I was standing on the sandbar, imagine that...
Take this trip, it is worth every dollar!!!
The pick-up for the bus on the way there was significantly later than the scheduled time, which made me very anxious.
I really enjoyed the pool.
I thought the BBQ lunch plan meant we would be grilling meat outside, but it turned out to be a buffet style.
The taste of the meat was very delicious.
This time, Shaka was also operating, and the kids had a great time.
行きのバスのお迎えが予定のピックアップ時間より大幅に過ぎての迎えだったのでとても不安になりました。
プールは、とても楽しめました。
BBQランチプランと書いてあったので、外でお肉を焼いたりするのかと思っていたら、バイキング形式でした。
お肉の味がとてもおいしかったです。
今回はシャカも運営していて子供もすごく楽しめていました。
I wasn't able to see any whales this time, but I didn't have high expectations from the start, so I participated with the mindset of at least seeing dolphins while cruising. I was able to see a pod of dolphins and some turtles, which was just as I expected.
At the end, since I didn't see any whales, the explanation for a re-challenge was in English, and I couldn't understand it. It seems that since this is the last of the season, I won't be able to re-challenge this season. So, I think it means that if I show this ticket next time, I might get a discount? I would like to know the correct information. Also, how should I communicate that I have the ticket for the next time?
時期的にクジラはやっぱり会えなかったんですが、まあ最初から期待はしてなく最悪イルカとクルージングって感じで参加しました。
イルカの群れと亀が会え、思った通りでした。
最後にクジラに会えなかったので、再チャレンジの説明が英語で、わからなかったのですが、どうやら、今シーズン最終なので、今シーズンで再チャレンジができない。よって次回このチケットを見せればディスカウント?みたいなことかなと。正解を教えてほしいです。また次回ってどうやってチケット持ってることを伝えたらいいんでしょうか?
I had a great time watching dolphins and playing with a cheerful crew who spoke Japanese. The blue sea of Hawaii, the clear sky, and the wonderful smiles of the crew—please experience it at least once!
陽気な日本語の話せるクルーとわいわい楽しくイルカを見て楽しく遊べました☺ハワイの海青い空イルカの群れクルーの素敵な笑顔一度体験してしてみてください
I visit every time I come to Oahu. The attractions change according to my children's growth, so every visit brings new enjoyment and never gets boring. Everything in the park, from lockers to shops to lunch, could be paid for with a credit card, so I didn't need any cash at all.
オアフに来るたびに毎回リピしてます。
子供も成長に合わせて楽しめるアトラクションが変化していて、毎回来ても新しい楽しみが感じられ飽きが来ません。
場内はロッカーから売店、ランチまで全てクレジットガードで済んだので現金は一切不要でした。
The cruise was filled with a bright and fun atmosphere, typical of Hawaii, and as we progressed, we received explanations about filming locations from Jurassic Park. I was thrilled to see sea turtles multiple times.
I had never tried snorkeling before and was quite unsure, but I decided to give it a go. The staff kindly checked my gear and equipment, which allowed me to experience it without any anxiety. The underwater world was so enjoyable that I feel like I might become hooked on snorkeling.
It would have been difficult to get there on my own, so using the tour was definitely the right choice.
明るく楽しいガイドさんでハワイらしい雰囲気満点のクルーズ、途中ジュラシックパークの撮影場所の説明なども聞きながら進んでいくと、ウミガメもしっかり何度も現れてくれて感激しました。
シュノーケリングは全くの初めてでかなり自信がなかったのですが、思い切ってチャレンジ。親切に着用の状態や装備の点検をしてくれたので、不安なく体験することができました。水中の世界が楽し過ぎて、これからシュノーケリングにはまりそう。
自力で行くのは大変な場所なので、ツアー利用して正解でした。
I participated in this tour during my first visit to Hawaii. The water was incredibly clear and the emerald green sea was amazing. The guide was very friendly, and I had a great time. It had been over 10 years since I last swam in the ocean, so I was a bit anxious, but the detailed explanations in Japanese made me feel very reassured. There were also many small children participating. This was a tour that I would love to join again when I come back to Hawaii! (﹡´◡`﹡ )
初めてのハワイでこちらのツアーに参加しました。
透明度抜群でエメラルドグリーンの海は最高でした。ガイドさんもとても気さくな方で、楽しく過ごせました。海で泳ぐのは10年以上ぶりだったので、なにかと不安でしたが、日本語で丁寧に説明していただけるのでとても安心です。小さな子供もたくさん参加していました。
次回ハワイにきたときももういちど参加したいと思えるツアーでした(﹡´◡`﹡ )