Oahu
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.
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。
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。
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。
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.
I participated in the early morning plan.
The tour included sea turtle watching, a sandbar, and snorkeling, all packed into the morning, and I had a great time. While I think it would be nice to spend a leisurely time at the sandbar in Kaneohe Bay, this plan was perfect for us since we wanted to go shopping in the afternoon!
When we arrived at the sea turtle point, everyone searched for the turtles together. The crew and captain were quick to spot them. Although we couldn't see them up close, we were desperately trying to find the turtles popping their heads up here and there. It was so much fun! On this day, we also encountered three manta rays swimming in circles. According to the guide, it's quite rare to see manta rays. Lucky us♪
Unfortunately, the sandbar wasn't visible, but I was able to experience the thrill of standing in the middle of the ocean! The guide instructed us on various poses and took photos in order. Thank you! The views of both the ocean and the mountains were absolutely stunning and picturesque.
Finally, we went snorkeling! There was a snorkeling spot right next to the sandbar where we could see many yellow fish. The explanations were thorough, so I felt at ease. Even if I got scared, it was close enough to quickly return to the sandbar.
I was very satisfied to be able to see such beautiful scenery just half a day away from Waikiki!☆
早朝プランに参加しました。
ウミガメウォッチ、サンドバー、シュノーケルと午前中だけのツアーですが盛りだくさんで、
とっても楽しむことができました。
ゆっくり、サンドバーのあるカネオヘ湾で過ごすのもいいと思いますが、
午後からはショッピングに行きたかった私達にはピッタリのプランでした!!
ウミガメポイントに着いたらみんなでカメさん探します。
クルーやキャプテンはさすがに探すの早いです。
近くで見ることができなかったのですが、あっちだ!こっちだ!ってチョコっと顔をだすカメさんを
探すのに必死でした。とっても楽しかったです。
この日はクルクル円を書いているマンタ3頭にも出会うことができました。
ガイドさん曰く、マンタにはなかなか会えないようです。ラッキー♪
サンドバーは残念ながら顔を出していなかったのですが、
十分海の真ん中に立っている!っていう感動を味わうことができました。
ガイドさんがいろいろポーズを指示してくれて写真を順番に撮ってくれます。ありがとうございました!
海側も山側もとっても素敵な景色が広がっていて絵になります。
最後はシュノーケル♪サンドバーのすぐ横にシュノーケルスポットがあり
黄色の魚をたくさん見ることができました。
説明もしっかりしてくれるので安心です^^怖くなってもサンドバーまですぐ戻れる距離でした。
半日でワイキキから離れてこんなに美しい景色をみれるなんて大満足です☆
Our plane was late and we had a sweet lady waiting for us. I would use this company time and time again. They can be trusted!
The sandbar was about knee-deep, but the water was very clear and the color of the sea was beautiful, which was really great. I took a lot of photos. At the sea turtle spot, I was able to see many sea turtles. There were also plenty of fish while snorkeling. For lunch, they made us hamburgers, and I was very satisfied! The staff were all very kind, and it was a lot of fun.
There are no changing facilities, so on the way back, you'll be on the bus with your wet swimsuit for about an hour to Waikiki. It’s a good idea to have a T-shirt, hoodie, or dress that you can put on over your swimsuit!
サンドバーはひざ下くらいでしたが、透明度も高くて、海の色がきれいで、とってもよかったです。いっぱい写真撮っちゃいました。海亀スポットでは、たくさんの海亀が見れました。シュノーケリングも魚がたくさんいます。ランチもハンバーガーをつくってくれて、とても満足です!スタッフの方も皆さんとっても親切でたのしかったです。
着替えるところはないので、帰りは、濡れた水着のままバスに揺られてワイキキまで一時間弱くらいなので、そのまま上から着れるTシャツやパーカ、ワンピなどあったほうがいいですよ!
I was moved to see turtles swimming and rays swimming in circles in a group up close. The sandbar was about ankle-deep, and the sand was very beautiful. I could see the coral reef while snorkeling, but I couldn't reach it, and small fish were swimming around. It was a series of emotional experiences for me.
カメが泳ぐのとエイが群れで円を描いて泳ぐのが近くで見れ感動しました。砂州の上は、くるぶしほどの深さで砂はとてもきれいでした。サンゴ礁は、シュノーケルで見えているのに足が届かず小さな魚が泳いでました。初めての経験で感動の連続でした。
We cruised until we reached the point where we boarded the submarine! The inside of the submarine was a bit cramped, and the windows were smaller than I expected, but I got to see the wreckage of a Japanese airplane that sank long ago and also spotted some sea turtles, experiencing something out of the ordinary.
潜水艦に乗るまではクルーズし、潜水艦に乗る地点まで行きます!潜水艦内は少し狭く窓は思ったより小さいですが、昔沈没した日本の飛行機遺跡を見たり、海がめを見たり非日常を味わいましたよ。
The submarine tour felt a bit lacking in visibility and there seemed to be fewer schools of fish for someone like me who enjoys diving. However, the scenery during the boat ride to the submarine was amazing! Seeing Diamond Head and the hotel zone from the sea is such a wonderful experience.
潜水艦での周遊は、ダイビングをする私にはちょっと透明度が悪く魚の群れが少なかった様に感じます。しかし潜水艦に乗るまでに船で移動するのですが、その景色が最高!海からダイヤモンドヘッド、ホテルゾーンを見るってこんなにいいものなのですね。
The guide who took care of us was very cheerful and made everyone around us enjoy themselves!!! Although the snorkeling time was shorter than I expected, I was able to see a pod of dolphins up close, and I had a really fun time!!! I would love to have their help again when I go to Hawaii♪ Thank you very much!!! The taro chips and hamburger were delicious too---☆
お世話になったガイドさんは皆とても明るくてで周りを楽しませてくれました!!!
思ったよりシュノーケリングの時間は少なかったけれど、
イルカの群れを間近でみることが出来て、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました!!!
またHawaiiへ行ったらお世話になりたいです♪
ありがとうございました!!!
タロイモ(~)チップス・ハンバーガーも美味しかったですよ---☆
We had a great time during our trip! The service we received from the whole staff was exceptional! Everyone was very helpful and fun! They made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. I was also impressed that they gave extra attention to my dad who is a senior and took care of him. I am so glad I took my friends and family on this adventure and will definitely recommend this excursion to friends visiting Oahu!
The dolphins are so cute! ☆☆
I recommend it for those seeking relaxation.
However, the waiting time and the wait for the bus back are a bit long...
とにかくイルカがカワイイ☆☆
癒しを求めている人にお勧めです。
ただ、待ち時間と帰りのバスの待ち時間がちょっと長いかなあ・・・
There are pools with height restrictions, but both children and adults can enjoy themselves thoroughly.
身長制限があるプールもありますが、子供達はもちろん大人も十分に楽しめます。
I participated in the Dolphin Encounter and Ray Encounter.
The Dolphin Encounter was conducted in groups divided by language (Japanese/English). Everyone enters the pool wearing life jackets. The children initially clung to their parents since they couldn't touch the bottom, but soon they were floating on their own. The instructor was cheerful and provided explanations, making it a lot of fun.
The Ray Encounter is more about feeding fish (lettuce) while snorkeling rather than touching the rays. When the rays whimsically come to the shallow area, we move there to touch them, which can be a bit hectic. They provided staff who could speak Japanese, so the children were able to understand the explanations. However, since you have to stay still to feed the fish, it might be challenging for small children.
Both activities required signing a consent form. For children, their names are written in the section under the adult's consent form. Depending on the bus arrival time, especially for the first morning session, it can get a bit hectic, so I think it's better to fill out the forms on the shuttle bus. In fact, our bus had to wait about 20 minutes for a group of six who didn’t arrive at their pickup time, and due to traffic regulations related to the Aloha Festival, we still hadn't arrived by the check-in time for the Dolphin Encounter. We made it in time for the start, but after arriving, we wanted to use the restroom and put our valuables in a locker, which made things a bit rushed.
The locker for valuables costs $2. You can bring towels and a change of clothes to the benches by the pool. Be careful around the shower and changing area as there are many mosquitoes.
The entire park is smaller than I expected, and while there are a few shows, they are also smaller than anticipated. It's rare to be able to feed sea turtles, but it seems you can buy food at the gift shop and feed them at the designated time. There aren’t any staff members around the sea turtles to provide explanations.
ドルフィンエンカウンターとレイエンカウンターに参加しました。
ドルフィンエンカウンターは、言語(日本語/英語)でグループに分かれて行われました。全員ライフジャケットを着てプールに入ります。子供達は足がつかないので、始めは親にしがみついていましたが、そのうちプカプカ自分たちで浮かんでいました。インストラクターのお姉さんも陽気に説明してくれるので、とても楽しかったです。
レイエンカウンターは、エイに触るというよりも、シュノーケルをしながら魚にエサ(レタス)をあげる方がメインとなります。エイが気まぐれで浅瀬にやってきたときだけ、その瞬間、浅瀬に自分たちも移動して触るので少し忙しいです。日本語のできるスタッフを付けてくださり、子供達も説明を理解することが出来ました。ただエサあげは、じっとしていなければならないので、小さいお子さんには厳しいと思います。
どちらも同意書にサインが必要でした。子供の分は、大人の同意書の下の欄に、子供の名前を書きます。バスの到着時間にもよると思いますが、特に朝一番の回はバタバタするので、送迎のバスの中で書いてしまうほうがいいかと思いました。実際、私たちのバスは、6名のグループがピックアップの時間になってもいらっしゃらず20分ぐらい待ち、更にアロハフェスティバルの関係で交通規制もかかっており、ドルフィンエンカウンターのチェックイン時間には、まだ到着していませんでした。スタートには間に合いましたけど、到着後トイレにも行きたいし、貴重品はロッカーに入れたいしで、バタバタでした。
貴重品をいれるロッカーは$2です。バスタオル・着替えは、プールわきのベンチまで持っていけます。シャワーおよび簡易更衣室近辺は、蚊が多いので注意が必要です。
パーク全体は思っていた以上にこじんまりとしており、いくつかショーもあるのですが、これも思っていた以上にこじんまり。海亀にえさをあげたり出来るのは珍しいですが、ギフトショップでエサを買ってきて、時間になったらあげていいようです。海亀の周りに説明員がいるわけでもありませんん。
I thought it was something you can't do often, so I decided to participate in swimming with dolphins. Just seeing them up close was moving, but I was very satisfied to be able to touch them and swim together.
イルカに捕まって泳ぐなんてそうそうできることじゃない!と思って参加しました。
近くで見るだけでも感動ですが、触れたり、一緒に泳いだりと大変満足しました。
It feels like a first-class restaurant, and the prices are high. However, you receive service that matches the price. The food is good, and I ordered the wine recommended by the waiter, which was delicious. If you're going, I think now is a great opportunity with the strong yen.
一流店のようで値段は高いです。しかし、値段相当のサービスは受けられます。味もいいし、ウエイターお勧めのワインを注文しましたがおいしかったです。行くなら円高の今がチャンスだと思います。