Oahu
I participated in March, and on that day, the guide mentioned it was colder than winter. Indeed, it was tough on the boat without something to wear over. Of course, the sea was cold as well, but I joined the snorkeling. Instead of snorkeling individually, everyone lined up and swam back and forth. With that many people, I suppose it can't be helped. Next time, I want to join on a day with better weather and also consider the tides. On that day, the water level was up to my knees.
3月に参加したのですが、この日はガイドさんが冬より寒いと仰ってました。
確かにボートのうえは、羽織る物がないと辛かったです。 勿論海も寒かったですが、シュノーケルにも参加。各自テキトーにシュノーケルではなく、みんな並んで列を作って泳ぐ→戻る。あれだけの人数がいたら仕方ないのかと思いますが。次回はもっと天気の良い日、また潮の満ち引きも考えて参加したいです。この日は膝した位まで水位ありました。
After enjoying the dolphin show at the park, we headed to the pool at the back of the park! We listened to the final explanation from the Japanese staff and entered the pool with the dolphins! Three women in their 50s participated, and two of them couldn't swim! Everyone wore life jackets, so even though we couldn't swim, we managed to make our way to the deep part in the center of the pool and waited for the dolphins to come to us. The dolphins swam on their backs, allowing us to ride on their bellies! We touched the dolphins and fed them fish, and before we knew it, time flew by! The photos were taken as an option for purchase later, but there were only three shots, so I wished they could have taken more pictures!
パークでイルカのショーを楽しんだ後パーク奥のプールへ!日本人スタッフの最後の説明を聞きイルカのいるプールの中へ!50代女3人で参加、2人は泳げない!皆ライフジャケット着用なので泳げなくてもプール中央の深い所まで何とか進みそこでイルカが迎えに来てくれるのを待っているとイルカが仰向けになりお腹の上の乗せて泳いでくれる!イルカにタッチしたりお魚を食べさせたりとあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまった!写真はオプションで後で買うため写してくれるが3カットしかないので、もっと色々写真を撮って欲しかったと思う!
I participated with a friend.
We didn't see any whales.
Therefore, they were distributing re-boarding tickets towards the end of the cruise (it's a system where you have to go get it yourself, so be careful not to forget!).
Although we didn't see any whales, I had fun just being on the boat!!
However, since it was just simple scenery unless any creatures appeared, I noticed a few children looking bored.
It might be a bit tricky for those with small children...
After disembarking, there was someone who seemed to be the captain, and I was able to take a photo with him (^V^).
I was grateful that he was friendly and posed for the picture.
友人と参加しました。
クジラは見られませんでした。
そのため、クルーズの終わりごろに再乗車券を配布していました(自分でもらいに行くシステムなので忘れないように注意!)。
クジラは見られませんでしたが、私は船に乗るだけで楽しかったです!!
しかし、生き物が出ない限り単純な風景が続くだけなので、退屈そうにしているお子さんがチラホラいました。
小さいお子さんがいらっしゃる方は微妙かもしれません…
下船後、船長さんらしき方がいらっしゃったので一緒に写真を撮っていただきました(^V^)
気さくに写ってくださってありがたかったです。
Thank you very much for boarding with us. We are sorry to hear that you didn't see any whales! However, we are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you aboard again when you visit Hawaii.
この度は、ご乗船頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。鯨は見れなかったとの事、申し訳ありません!!でも、楽しんで頂けたご様子で、私どもも大変嬉しく思っております。また、ハワイにお越しの際には、ご乗船頂けます様、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
As the title suggests, whether you can see a jump depends on luck at that moment. After waiting for two hours, I finally caught a glimpse of a dorsal fin and saw it spouting water, but I couldn't help but wish to see a more spectacular sight like in the photos. Still, when I spotted it, I was simply thrilled to see it!
Also, if you are prone to motion sickness, it's definitely better to take some medication beforehand. (I usually don't get motion sickness, but I felt a bit queasy...)
I might have just been unlucky, but I think it's better to approach it with the mindset of "I might see a whale during the cruise, how lucky!" rather than "I will definitely see a whale!"
If I could wish for something, it would be great to have more events on the boat, like experiences with Hawaiian instruments, songs, the meaning of hula dancing, and how to move your hands, etc. There seems to be a lack of connection with the participants.
タイトル通りです。ジャンプが見られるかどうかはその時の運次第。
2時間待ってようやく海面から背びれがちらっと、潮を吹いているのが分かったという程度でしたので、思わず、写真のような姿が見たかったなぁと思いました。それでも、見つけた時はいたー!と単純に嬉しかったです。
また、乗り物酔いをする方は絶対に酔い止めを飲んでおいたほうがいいです。(普段乗り物酔いしない自分が少ししましたので。。。)
自分はたまたま運が悪かっただけかもしれませんが、「絶対クジラを見る!と意気込んで行く」というよりは、「クルーズ中にクジラが見えた、ラッキー」という感覚で行くくらいがちょうどいいかなと思いました。
欲を言えば、船の中でイベント毎がもっとあるとよかったです。例えばハワイの楽器体験・歌・フラダンスの意味・手の動かし方等々。参加者との連帯感にかける所がある。
I flew first thing in the morning, and it felt amazing to see the sunrise while flying. You can choose whether or not to do the "japon," so if you decide not to, it's fine not to wear a swimsuit. It's better to have a towel. It can get quite bumpy, so if you are prone to motion sickness, take some motion sickness medication!
If you have a camera with a zoom lens, you can take photos from below without having to pay the $30 for professional shots. Many people were asking each other to take pictures, which made for some fun interactions with other participants.
I had a great time and I'm glad I participated.
朝一番の時間帯でその中でも一番最初に飛んだので朝日を見ながら飛べてすごく気持ち良かったです。ジャポンをするかしないか選べるのでしない場合は水着を着て行かなくても大丈夫です。タオルはあった方が良いです。結構揺れるので酔われる方は酔い止めを!
写真も望遠があるカメラなら30ドル払って撮ってもらわなくても下からでも撮れます!なので、みんなお互いに他の参加してた方に頼んでたりしてました。それはそれで他の方と交流があって楽しかったです。
とても楽しくて参加して良かったです。
This was probably the highlight of the trip! The views were outstanding and our tour guides were awesome. The pictures don't do justice, sign up for the 2 hour atv tour and have an amazing time!
This was a big hit with my husband. He was visiting his son for the week and when he got off the plane there was a sign with his name on it. I wanted to surprise him for his Birthday. He went up to the man and was surprised with a lei with nuts and shells and a flower lei. Such a nice surprise. The gentleman was very personable and talked with David about his stay. I highly recommend this company.
The crew, the experience and the other people on board from around the world!! Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Scenery was amazing 4 wheelers are governed at 12 miles an hour
This was my second experience.
This time there were waves, and many people got seasick. Thank you to the crew for handling the situation.
Unfortunately, despite the captain's search efforts, we weren't able to see any dolphins. Last time, we were able to see dolphins multiple times... But it's nature, so it can't be helped. However, the ukulele live performance and dance on board were very lovely.
I look forward to the next time!! (^^) Thank you! (The next time is undecided...)
二回目目の体験でした。
今回はうねりがあり、船酔いの方が続出でした。
アロハを処理するクルーの皆さん、ご苦労様でした。
キャプテンの捜索努力も実らず、イルカに会うことはできませんでした。
前回は何回もイルカと会うことができたのですが・・
自然相手ですから仕方ないですね。
でも、船上でのウクレレライブとダンスはとても素敵でした。
次回に期待します!!(^^)
ありがとうございました!
(次回は未定ですが・・・)
I was anxious about whether I would get to see dolphins, but I was very happy to encounter not only many dolphins but also a whale! Since it was January, it was so cold that I had to wear a wetsuit to enter the sea, so I thought it would be good if the rental fee for the wetsuit, which is $10, was included from the start. The water was very clear, and I also got to see beautiful fish. From the boat, we even spotted a sea turtle!
After meeting the dolphins, we enjoyed activities like slides and snorkeling, making the most of our time in the ocean! For lunch, we had delicious cheeseburgers made by the captain! We all had a great time singing and dancing together, and the staff really made the experience lively and fun. Since I went to Hawaii for my honeymoon, I wanted to participate in something memorable, and I'm glad I did!
Lastly, I paid $60 for the photos, but I was a little sad that there were only two types of photos from underwater ( ; ; ) I wish they had offered a bit more variety (laughs).
イルカに会えるか不安でしたが‥実際にたくさんのイルカにはもちろんのこと。クジラにも出会えてとても嬉しかったです!!1月なのでとてもウェットスーツを着なければ海に入れない寒さでしたので、料金の中に最初からウェットスーツレンタル代の10ドル込みで良いのでは?!と思いました。海の中はとても透き通っており、綺麗な魚にも出会えました。船の上からはウミガメにも出会えました*
イルカに会った後は滑り台やsap等のアクティビィティも行え、海遊びを堪能できました!!
お昼ご飯はキャプテン手作りのチーズバーガー、美味しかったです!!みんなで楽しく歌ったり、ダンスをしたり、
スタッフの方々がとても盛り上げて下さり、とっても楽しい時間が過ごせました。今回、ハネムーンでハワイに行きましたので、何か思い出に残る体験がしたいと!思いから参加しました。参加して良かったです♡
最後に‥写真代60ドルを払ったのですが‥海の中の写真が2パターンのみというのが少し悲しかったです( ; ; )もう少しアピールをすればよかったです(笑)
My wife and I enjoyed this very much, Great way to help celebrate our 30th anniversary. A fun and knowledgable crew took very good care of us. Fantastic catamaran
As others have mentioned in their reviews, the pickup time was delayed, but they contacted us by phone. There was no fear at all, and it was very pleasant. 120 meters was more than enough! I ordered photos for $30, but there were quite a few that were blurry.
他の方のレビューに書いてある通り、迎えの時間は遅れましたが、電話で連絡してくれました。
怖さは全然なくてとっても気持ちよかったです。
120メートルでも十分でした!
写真は30ドルで頼みましたが、ボケている写真が結構多かったです。
I had an amazing time!
It was easy to catch the waves!
The slides were also a lot of fun.
I wanted to play even more.
There were quite a few Japanese people, so we chatted about whether we rode this or that.
The surfing experience seemed difficult.
すんごく楽しかった!
簡単に波に乗れた!
スライダーもとても楽しかったわ。
もっともっと遊びたかった。
日本人が結構いたので、コレ乗りました?とか話しながら。
サーフィンの体験は難しそうでした。
Aloha! Thank you for your valuable feedback. We look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!
貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。又のお越しをお待ち申し上げます。
Excellent Driver tour guide and interaction. The whole day was memorable and excellent .
Excellent Crew involvement, Breakfast was good. No Whale sighting due too choppy water and high winds.
Excellent experience because it was my first time going there n I totally loved it I'm definitely going back...
We took this tour to honor fallen military as we were all veterans. Also it was my brothers 40th wedding anniversary. It was very moving at Pearl Harbor and the drive up to the Punchbowl Cemetary was the icing on the cake. So much history on such a small island!!
It was a very enjoyable tour. I wanted to swim even more, but swimming with the dolphins was a wonderful memory. Dancing hula on the water was also fun. Thank you!
とっても楽しいツアーでした。
もっともっと泳いでいたかったですが、イルカと一緒に泳げたことは素晴らしい思い出です。
海の上でフラを踊ったこともまた楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました!
ALOHA! Marichi,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. How lucky you were to swim with 70 dolphins! The hula dancing over the waters of Hawaii is truly special! Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! まりち様
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
70頭ものイルカ先生と一緒に泳げたなんて!とってもラッキーでしたねー♪
ハワイの海の上で踊るフラは格別ですよね!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同こころよりお待ちしております!
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス
Loved it!!! Most Perfect wedding ever! The staff was amazing, dinner, everything was wonderful. Highly recommend this. Thank you so very much, loved it all. Cheryl
I was fortunate to be surrounded by friendly staff, and I was able to visit the beautiful Heaven's Beach. It was a place I had wanted to go for a long time, and it truly was wonderful.
気さくなスタッフの方たちにも恵まれて、とっても幸せな天国の海に行くことが出来ました。天国の海には前から行ってみたくてやっと行けた場所が本当にすてきでした。
I had a mix of no riding experience and a little bit, so I chose the 1 hour and 30 minutes course to fully enjoy horseback riding. The weather was nice, and the beautiful grasslands and mountains were a sight to behold. Along the way, I could also see the ocean, and while enjoying the magnificent scenery of Hawaii, I felt like a cowboy holding the reins.
Emily, who led us the whole time, shared interesting stories about the ranch and occasionally mentioned the cows and calves we saw. My daughter acted as an interpreter, which helped me understand everything. The horses were impressive, and the saddles were comfortable. Each horse had its own personality (there were six of us participating), and we had a lot of fun.
As someone with a bit of riding experience, I definitely want to participate in a course here where I can gallop again!
乗馬経験無しと少し有りと色々でしたので
たっぷり乗馬を満喫出来る1時間30分のコースにしました。
お天気も良く、見渡す草原と山並みが綺麗で、途中、海も見渡すことが出来、
アメリカハワイの雄大な景色を見渡しながら、カウボーイ気分で手綱を握って乗馬を満喫出来ました。
ずっと、先導してくれた
Emilyが、この牧場に関する事や、時々見かける、牛や子牛のエピソードなどを話してくれたのも、興味深かったです。
娘が間に入って通訳してくれて
理解できたのですが・・・
馬も立派で,鞍も座り心地良かったし、
それぞれ馬も個性があって(6人で参加)
色々楽しめました。
また、
少々乗馬経験有りの私は、
是非またここで、
駆け足が出来るコースに参加したいと思い
ました!!!
We participated as a couple.
During the 3.5-hour tour, we saw 8 humpback whales, 20-30 dolphins, and 3 sea turtles.
Overall, it was a good experience, but I was disappointed with the Japanese guide's attitude.
It felt like there was a sharpness in their words, and I got the impression of being talked down to, which made me uncomfortable. It seemed like this shop only viewed dolphins as a business tool.
We were told to decide on the wetsuits before getting on the boat, and the photos were $60.
Later, we joined a tour at another shop where they kindly offered 400 photos as a gift and said we could ask for a wetsuit anytime if we needed one.
夫婦で参加しました。
3.5Hのツアーでザトウクジラ8頭、イルカ20-30匹、ウミガメ3匹観れました。
結果オーライでしたが日本人のガイドさんの対応には残念でした。
言い方に棘があると言うか、上から言われてる感が半端なくあり気分はよくありませんでした。どうもこちらのお店はイルカを商売道具としか思ってないような気がしました。
ウエットスーツもボート乗るまでに決めろ、写真は60ドル。
この後、他店でツアーに参加しましたが写真400枚プレゼント、ウエットスーツも必要であればいつでも言ってください。と親切な対応でした。
ALOHA! Dear Ohana,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused by the guide's response. Since wetsuits are available for rental only in cash, we had requested those who had made their decision before boarding the boat in strong winds to inform us. We apologize for any lack of communication on our part. Thank you for your valuable feedback.
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! オハナ様
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
ガイドの対応にご気分を害されたということで大変失礼致しました。
ウェットスーツは現金でのレンタルとなる為、風の強い船に乗る前にお決め頂いている方にはお申し出を頂いておりました。
言葉が不足しており、失礼がございましたことお詫び致します。
貴重なご意見頂戴致しましてありがとうございます。
イルカオフィス
Surfing for the first time as a couple!!!
We had a one-on-one private lesson.
The weather was great, and both of us were able to catch a good wave right away (^^)
We also had 400 photos taken, which became the best memories.
We look forward to the next time!
夫婦で初サーフィン!!!
マンツーマンのプライベートレッスン。
天気もよく2人共いい波を1発で乗れました(^^)
写真も400枚も撮ってもらい最高の思い出になりました。
また次回もお願いします。
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the surfing lesson. I'm glad to hear that you were satisfied with the private lesson, as it allows us to tailor the content to each individual. It's not often that you get the chance to have a professional photographer capture your surfing moments, so please make sure to utilize those photos. We look forward to seeing you next time!
MAHALO!
Aloha,
この度はサーフィンレッスンへのご参加ありがとうございます。
プライベートレッスンですとお一人お一人に合った内容でのレッスンが可能ですので満足して頂けて嬉しく思います。
プロのカメラマンにサーフィン姿を撮ってもらえる機会はなかなか無いので、是非写真を活用してください。
次回もお待ちしてます!
MAHALO!
Thanks Jim , absolutely fabulous, great knowledge of the area, best sights not available anywhere else, well worth taking this tour we had a perfect day to fly, my daughter was a bit nervous but wanted to get straight back up. Jo & Sharen from Australia
Thanks, Jo, for your glowing review. I'll make sure that Pilot Jim sees what you've wrote. Come back anytime and fly with us again.
Since we booked the earliest time slot, there were only two groups on board: an Australian couple and us. We were able to use our time efficiently without getting seasick. After finishing parasailing, I noticed that there were five groups of passengers waiting for the next trip, and I felt it was a waste to be on the boat during that time.
What was unclear was about the tipping. The Australian couple did not give a tip, but I handed over $10 when we disembarked. Since it was stated that tips were not included, I wondered if I should have also given something to the person who provided our transportation. It might be clearer for Japanese customers if the price included tips.
朝一番の時間帯で申し込んだので、乗船したのはオーストラリア人カップルと私たちの二組のみ。
短時間で船酔いすることなく効率よく時間を使えました。パラセーリングを終え、次の回の乗船客を見ると、5組いたので待ち時間の間、船に乗ってる時間がもったいないと思いました。
わかりにくいのは、チップについて。一緒に乗船したオーストラリア人は、渡していませんでしたが、私は下船時に10ドル渡しました。チップ込でないと書かれているので、本当だったら送迎をしてくださった方にも渡したほうがいいのかなとも思いました。日本人客用にチップ込の値段にしたほうがわかりやすいかもしれないですね。
The food was good, the music was great, the entertainment was great, but I wish I would have purchased the better package. We were in an area with a bunch of younger tourists and we felt out of place.
It seems that a 4-year-old child and their dad had a great time riding impressive horses. While waiting for the adult riding session to finish, they spent time playing with the equipment and animals on the premises.
4歳の子とそのパパが
それぞれに
立派な馬に乗れて、
楽しかったようです。
大人の乗馬の終わるまでの時間、
敷地内の遊具や動物たちと過ごしながら
待っててくれました。
We participated with our family of four, including elementary school students. We were worried about seasickness, but it was quieter than we expected, and we were totally fine. We saw a lot of sea turtles, and at the snorkeling point, there were many beautiful fish! The water at Angel's Beach came up to our knees, but it seemed like the kids were able to practice snorkeling, which was great. For lunch, the kids happily made their own hamburgers. However, it was cold when we got out of the water. But we warmed up with the hot cocoa that was provided. I recommend bringing a thick hoodie and a bath towel.
家族4人小学生を連れての参加でした。
船酔いを心配してましたが思ったより静かで全然大丈夫でした。海ガメもたくさん見れたし、シュノーケルポイントでは綺麗な魚がたくさん見れました!
天使の海は膝まで水がきてたけど、子供たちはシュノーケルの練習もでき良かったようです。
お昼のハンバーガー思い思いに作って子供たちは喜んでほうばっていましたね。
ただ海から上がると寒かった。でも用意して下さった温かいココアを飲んで持ち直しました。
バスタオル巻き巻き厚手のパーカーあたりを持って行くことをお勧めします。
We participated as a group of four students!
It was very moving to swim so close to the dolphins. The sea turtles were great too.
The instructors were very cheerful, making it the best memory ever.
学生4人で参加しました!
イルカととても近くで泳ぐことができとても感動しました。ウミガメもよかったです
インストラクターの方たちもとても陽気で最高の思い出になりました。
ALOHA! Mr./Ms. Naka Tai,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful time with our cheerful Hawaiian staff. It seems you even got to meet Professor Turtle! What a lovely student trip it was.
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii! All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you!
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office, Saki
ALOHA ! なかタイさま
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
陽気なハワイアンのスタッフと楽しい時間をお過ごし頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
カメ大教授にも会えたようで!素敵な学生旅行でしたね〜
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加ください!
スタッフ一同お待ちしております!
MAHALO!
イルカオフィス SAKI