Reviewed by: emiko
We participated as a couple. Thanks to Chieko and Dan, we had a wonderful time. Swimming over the coral reef, there were fish right in front of us, and it felt like we were swimming together. The explanation for snorkeling was easy to understand, so we could swim with peace of mind. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any sea turtles, but we were pleasantly surprised to meet two seals. Thank you very much.
夫婦で参加しました。チエコさんとダンさんのおかげで、とっても楽しく過ごせました。サンゴ礁の上を泳ぐと魚が目の前にいて、一緒に泳いでいる気分です。シュノーケルの説明も分かりやすく安心して泳げました。残念ながらウミガメには会えませんでしたが、2頭のアザラシに会えて嬉しいびっくりでした。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: hiko
While following Chieko and Dan, looking at many fish one after another, I realized that I had swum quite a distance without even noticing. Although we usually feel our lack of stamina, thanks to the friendly and kind nature of the two of them, who held our hands along the way, we were able to enjoy ourselves and feel safe until the end. I'm really glad we chose this course. Thank you very much.
たくさんのお魚を、次から次へと見ながら、ちえこさん、ダンさんについて行くうちに、いつのまにかたくさんの距離を泳げていました。
体力のなさを日頃から痛感している私たちでしたが、途中から手を繋いでくださったり、気さくで優しいお2人のおかげで、最後まで楽しく安心して過ごせました。
このコースを選んで本当に良かったと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Dear Hiko, thank you for participating in the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. It's great that even beginners can enjoy a leisurely fish-watching experience as long as they get accustomed to breathing. If you find swimming challenging or feel tired, our instructors are here to assist you, so please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. Let's swim together again!! Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
hiko様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。初めての方でも呼吸に慣れていただければ、どなたでもゆっくりお魚ウォッチングを楽しんでいただけるのがシュノーケリングの良い所ですね。泳ぎが苦手な方やお疲れかなと思った時は私たちインストラクターがお手伝いいたしますので、またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーにお越しくださいね。また一緒に泳ぎましょう!!本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/27 |
Reviewed by: きなこ
I participated because I wanted to see the honu. I was able to see the honu within 1 meter, and I also saw many beautiful fish up close, which was great for the kids as well. I think it was a good decision to join this tour, as I wouldn't have seen them without the guide. It was 32 degrees in June and sunny, but surprisingly the seawater was quite cold, and I felt chilly when I got out. Also, the distance between the seawater and the rocks was narrow, and I scraped my knees. I recommend that participants borrow a wetsuit. I was happy that Fumio took many photos of us while snorkeling, including pictures of the fish and honu. Since there is quite a bit of swimming involved, I recommend having breakfast before participating. It was a lot of fun.
ホヌを見たくて参加しました。1m以内にホヌを見れ、またきれいなお魚も間近で沢山見れ、子ども達も大歓迎。ガイドさんなしでは見れなかったと思うとこのツアーにしてよかったです。6月気温32度晴れでしたが海水が意外と冷たく、上がった時は寒くて…また海水と岩の距離が狭く膝をすりむきました。参加される方はスーツを借りることをお勧めします。fumioさんがシュノーケル中や魚やホヌなどの写真を沢山撮ってくださり嬉しかったです。結構泳ぐので朝食を食べてからの参加をお勧めします。とても楽しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Rita T.
We had great experience snorkeling at Haunama Bay with Dan and Chieko. My husband and our 12 years old son never snorkel before. Chieko was very patience with them teaching them how to breath under water. Chieko hold our son’s hand all the time and talked to them very calmly. Eventually both of them got the hang of it and enjoyed their snorkeling experience.
I would highly recommend Dan and Chieko to anyone who wants to snorkel at Hanauma Bay. They’re simply the best!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: ブルーウォーター
During the hour and a half of snorkeling, I was able to see many fish and the napping姿 of seals. It was a pity that I couldn't see the honu due to the low tide and shallow water, but I had a great time.
1時間半程のシュノーケリングで沢山の魚とアザラシの昼寝姿を見ることができました。干潮で水位が浅くホヌを見られなかったのは残念でしたがとても楽しく過ごせました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Chris Luna
What an awesome experience I got to share with my son for his 18th birthday. The guide's, Dan and his wife were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend.
Thank you Chris, you guys did great. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/12 |
Reviewed by: AnuG
Cheiko was very patient with our beginner family of 2 adults and 2 young kids
We had a great time and she especially took care of my wife who is terrified of the water
I highly recommend this tour for all those who have never done snorkelling before- it’s very safe
Something you should never miss out
Thanks guys I am glad you had fun. Hope we see you again. Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
You should absolutely use this service!!! Amazing!!
Thank you guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/03 |
Reviewed by: しょうちゃん
The sea was very beautiful. It was a great memory to see the rare seals. Having a Japanese guide was the most reassuring part. If you're looking for snorkeling, I recommend this place!
海はとても綺麗でした。貴重なアザラシが見れたのは良い思い出です。日本人ガイドだったのが1番安心しました。シュノーケリングを探してる方はこちらがオススメです!
Dear Sho-chan, thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. It was lucky to see the Hawaiian monk seal! It seems that Hanauma Bay has become your favorite recently, and seals are now spotted more frequently than before. I'm really glad you could enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. Please feel free to join us again for another tour whenever you have the chance. You are always welcome. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
しょうちゃん様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。ハワイアンモンクシールが見れてラッキーでしたね!最近はハナウマ湾がお気に入りなようで、以前よりも頻繁にアザラシちゃんが見れるようになりました。安心してシュノーケリングを楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。また機会がありましたらツアーにリピートしてくださいね。いつでも大歓迎です。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/20 |
Reviewed by: のりたん
I participated on the 16th. Thank you to the instructor, Chieko, who searched for us when we made a mistake about the meeting place. I’m really sorry for the trouble. I was also happy that you pulled my hand when I got tired and swam with me in the coral sea until the very end. Thanks to you, I was able to swim with the fish for a full hour underwater. You also took photos of us snorkeling in the beautiful Hanauma Bay, which was a great help since we didn’t have to carry a camera. There were so many beautiful fish of various kinds. They came close and seemed very accustomed to people. I wished I could have swum a little longer. When we got back to the beach, you had prepared cold water and snacks, which was a wonderful break and very delicious. Thank you very much. I would like to go again, so I hope to see you then.
16日に参加しました。
集合場所を間違えた私たちを探してくださった
インストラクターのチエコさん。本当にご迷惑おかけしました。
また途中で疲れた私の手を引っ張って
ずっと最後まで珊瑚の海を泳いでくれ嬉しかったです。
お陰さまで1時間みっちり海中で魚と泳げました。
綺麗なハナウマ湾でシュノーケリング中の写真
も撮っていただけたので、私達がカメラを持たずに
済み、助かりました。
いろんな種類の綺麗な魚たち。目が合って近くに寄ってきてくれ
とても慣れています。
もう少し泳いでいたかったです。
浜に上がると冷たい水とお菓子を用意して下さっていて
本当に一息つけ、美味しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
また行きたいと思ってます。その時はよろしく
お願いします。
Dear Noritan, thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour.
That day, we were lucky to have only you as our guests, so after picking you up, we were able to guide you at your own pace.
Since it was low tide, the visibility was great, and I hope you enjoyed swimming slowly with the fish from Back Door Lagoon to Sandman's Patch.
Please do come back again as a couple. We are always waiting for your return and will welcome you with open arms.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
のりたん様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しくださり、ありがとうございます。
あの日はラッキーな事にのりたん様のみのお客様でしたので、お二人をピックアップ後はお二人のペースでご案内させていただきました。
引き潮でしたので透明度も良く、バックドアラグーンからサンドマンズパッチまでゆっくりゆっくりお魚達と泳げて楽しんでいただけたかと思います。
是非是非またお二人でお越しくださいね。いつでもリピートをお待ちしております。大歓迎です。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Vicki L
First time in Hawaii and snorkeling for me; overall, it was a fun experience! Saw lots of colorful fishes and coral. The guide also made it easy to understand and use the equipment - and soon, everyone was snorkeling in no time. The group is small so you don't have to worry about there being too large of a crowd to be able to follow the guide. Great value and experience - highly recommended for anyone who is completely new to snorkeling and Hanauma Bay!
Thank you Vicky, glad you had a good time. You did great. Hope your bus ride back wasn't bad. Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/15 |
Reviewed by: TORU
I participated in the tour on the morning of May 10th. I was initially anxious as I was with my 65-year-old mother, but Chieko took great care of us, which was very helpful. We saw many types of fish underwater and even encountered a Hawaiian monk seal resting on the beach! It was an incredibly fulfilling experience. There were also very friendly cats and mongooses on the beach. The mongooses seemed to be a nuisance, rummaging through trash and stealing food, but they are a rare sight for Japanese people, so it was fun to see them. It seems like it became a good memory for my mother as well, and I am grateful for that.
As for advice for those who will participate, I haven't been there in the midsummer, so I can't say, but in spring and autumn, the sea is still cold. I saw the locals swimming comfortably in swimsuits, but we couldn't enjoy it the same way. Perhaps our tolerance to cold is different. It's a shame not to enjoy the beautiful sea because of the cold. I strongly recommend renting a wetsuit. The guide will choose one that fits you. From my previous experience, I knew it would be cold, so I brought my own short wetsuit, but I later thought I should have rented a full suit. Even the short wetsuit took up a lot of space in my suitcase, and my legs weren't protected, which is important since you swim over shallow areas with coral to avoid injuries.
You can leave your valuables and luggage behind, and I recommend not taking anything into the water. If you do bring something, a sturdy underwater camera would be ideal. I brought my waterproof smartphone in the zippered pocket of my swimsuit, but after about four years of use, it short-circuited and became unusable. After that, I had to go sightseeing without my smartphone. Luckily, my mother had hers, but I ended up changing my phone model when I returned home.
The guide will upload the photos they took to Facebook later. You can download them freely, and it's free!
I hope this information is helpful, and I highly recommend it! Mahalo!
5月10日の午前中のツアーに参加させて頂きました。
65歳の母親と一緒で最初は不安もありましたが、Chiekoさんが面倒を見てくれたので、とても助かりました。
水中ではたくさんの種類の魚が見れ、砂浜で寝ているハワイアンシーモンクにも出会えました!
非常に充実した体験でした。
浜にはとても人懐こいネコと、マングースなんかもいました。
マングースはそこではごみ箱を漁ったり食物をかっぱらっていく害獣のような存在のようですが、日本人にとっては珍しい生き物で、見れて楽しかったです。
母親にとっても良い思い出になったようで、感謝しています。
これから参加する人へのアドバイスですが、
真夏は来た事がないのでわかりませんが、春秋はまだ海が冷たいです。
向こうの皆さんは平気で水着で泳いでいるのを見ますが、我々は彼らと同じ調子では楽しめません。寒さに対する耐性が違うのでしょうか。
寒さでせっかくの海が楽しめないのはもったいないです。
ウェットスーツのレンタルを強く推奨します。ガイドさんがその人に合った物を選んでくれます。
自分は以前の体験から寒い事を知り、タッパーを自前で用意して行きましたが、フルスーツをレンタルすれば良かったと後から思いました。
上だけのタッパーですらスーツケースに入れると嵩張りましたし、足が保護されないので。浅い場所でサンゴの上を泳ぐので怪我防止にもなります。
貴重品や荷物は預けられます、海の中には何も持って行かない事をお勧めします。持っていくなら丈夫な水中カメラ位でしょうか、自分は防水仕様のスマホを水着のチャック付きポケットに入れて持ち込みましたが、4年程使っており経年劣化していたのか、見事にショートしお釈迦になりました。その後はスマホなしの不便な観光を強いられました。母のスマホがあったのでまだ良かったですが、帰国後はその日に機種変更です。
写真はガイドさんが撮った物を後日フェイスブックにアップしてくれます。
自由にダウンロードできます、なんと無料ですよ!
参考にして頂ければ幸いです、お勧めします!マハロ!
Dear Toru, thank you for joining the tour with your mother. I am very happy to hear that both of you enjoyed snorkeling. Your mother had no issues with breathing, so I was able to guide you both. You did a great job until the end!
I am very sorry to hear about the smartphone issue. I have seen customers who had their devices submerged even when they were in waterproof cases, so caution is definitely necessary.
I'm glad you were able to successfully download the photos I took, preserving some memories of your first snorkeling experience with your mother.
Please do come back for another tour with your mother when you visit Hawaii again. We are always here to welcome you. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
TORU様、この度はお母様とお二人でツアーにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。
お二人にシュノーケリングを楽しんでいただけた様で、とても嬉しく思います。
お母様は呼吸には問題がありませんでしたので、後は私が引っ張らせていただきました。最後まで上手に出来ましたね!
スマホの件はとても残念です。防水ケース(ビニール製)に入れていても水没してしまったお客様も何度か見ていますので、、、やはり注意が必要です。
私の撮ったお写真を無事にダウンロードしていただけた様で、お母様との初めてのシュノーケリングの思い出の写真が少しは残りましたね。
是非またハワイにお越しの際にはお母様とお二人でツアーに来てくださいね。いつでもお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/10 |
Reviewed by: ちぃです
I wanted to see turtles, and based on the reviews, it seemed like there was a high chance of seeing them, so I had high expectations, but unfortunately, I didn't see any turtles.
The instructor was a friendly Japanese woman, which was nice. The sea was a bit murky, but I was able to see beautiful schools of fish. The instructor worked hard to swim around to areas where turtles might be, so we followed her and ended up swimming quite a bit.
I tend to get car sick, so I took some motion sickness medication, but during the second half, we were swimming in areas with high waves, and I ended up feeling seasick. After returning to the shore, I collapsed and took a little break.
The instructor really put in a lot of effort, and according to other guests, this tour goes quite far, which sounds fun.
亀を見たくて、口コミでここは高確率で見れるようだったので期待してしまっていたけど、亀は見れませんでした。
教えてくれる先生は気さくな日本人女性で、よかったです。
ちょっと海が濁ってましたが、綺麗な魚の群れは見れました。
先生が頑張って亀がいそうなとこにあちこち泳ぎまくってくれたので私たちもついていってかなり泳ぎました。
私はもともと車酔いする人なので酔い止め飲んだけど、後半波が高いところをずっと泳いだら波酔いしてしまい、浜に戻ってから倒れ込んで少し休ませてもらいました。
先生は結構がんばってくれたし、同行のお客さんによると、このツアーは割と遠くまで行ってくれるので楽しいそうです。
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| Posted on: | 2019/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
Reviewed by: えんたつ
I booked the Kailua Beach tour again this year. Last year, I signed up for stand-up paddleboarding, but this year we decided to relax on the beach, so we opted for the beach items and lunch package. We rented bikes on-site and first cycled to Lanikai Beach; the view from the high point was amazing, and the breeze felt great. After that, we relaxed at Kailua Beach until lunchtime! For lunch, we had pizza recommended by the local staff! The size was surprising. The taste was quite good too! After lunch, we cycled towards the town. Last year, we got pancakes to-go from Boots & Kimo's (takeout is quick and recommended by the local staff), but this year we ate crepes at Crepes No Ka Oi next door. The crepes here were also quite filling. Kailua is a very pleasant town to bike through.
昨年に引き続きカイルア・ビーチツアーを申し込みました。昨年はスタンドアップパドルを申し込みましたが、今年はビーチでゆっくりしようということになりビーチアイテム&ランチ付きにしました。現地で追加で自転車を借り、まずはラニカイ・ビーチまでサイクリング、高台からの景色は最高で、風も気持ち良かったです。その後、カイルア・ビーチでお昼までゆっくり!!お昼は現地スタッフおすすめのピザを!!大きさにびっくりします。味もなかなか!!昼食後は、街に向けてサイクリング、昨年はブーツ&キモズでパンケーキをテイクアウト(テイクアウトは時間がかからず、現地スタッフおすすめ)しましたが、今年はその横のクレープ・ノ・カ・オイでクレープを食べてきました。ここのクレープもなかなかボリュームありました。カイルアは、自転車で走るととても気持ちの良い街です。
Dear Entatsu,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your comments. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed Kailua's beach and town. I believe Kailua is a place you can enjoy no matter how many times you visit, so please do come again. Our entire staff is sincerely looking forward to your next visit.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
えんたつ様
ツアーにご参加およびコメントのご記入ありがとうございました。
カイルアのビーチ・町を堪能して頂けたようで、とてもうれしく思います。
カイルアは何度いらしても楽しんで頂ける街かと思いますので、是非、またお越しください。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございます。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(ビーチアイテムレンタル+ランチ付き) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Melody
Dan was an awesome guide. Once he picked us up he gave us lots of little facts about Honolulu in general as we drove out. He was also very knowledgeable in answering our questions.
I liked that it was such a small group and felt that we all got some one on one time with the instructor as we needed.
Overall it was an amazing day and an experience I’ll remember for the rest of my life.
Highly recommend!
Thank you Melody, you guys did great! Hope we see you guys again. (Maybe with a wetsuit) Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Roslyn
Our guides were really patient and very good at what they do. Not only do they make the whole gearing up and organizing details easy they taught my 6 year old daughter to snorkel and she actually did it! She is shy and was refusing for weeks, telling me she would not snorkel and I was quite prepared to sit on the beach with her but they wasted no time in teaching her directly 1 on 1 and getting her to put her face in the water while I got to snorkel close by. It was really great and she loved it, I loved it and the rest of the family did too. We saw beautiful fish and spent the time all pointing at things and saying "look" under water. A great day! Thank you so much!
Thank you Roslyn, All you guys did great and your daughter did awesome! Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Tahlia
My husband and I loved the following about our trip
- small intimate group which allowed us to chat and connect with the instructor and other people on the trip
- taken to the spots in the water that other people weren’t at which ended up being where we saw a turtle
- well prepared and organised very professional
- captured your experience using a go pro so you didn’t have to stress about photos in waterproof cases like many others not on the tour.
A gorgeous couple that run this tour. Beautiful people who want you to have the best experience and really care!
Would recommend wearing or hiring a wetsuit! It’s comforting to know you have something protecting your skin incase you brush past any coral
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Shiho
My husband and I participated together. The tour had a small group of seven people, including us, with support from Chieko and Dan (who speaks fluent Japanese). During the journey to Hanauma Bay, they shared various stories, making the trip enjoyable.
Once we arrived at Hanauma Bay, we smoothly bypassed the long line for individual tickets. We watched a video about the protection of Hanauma Bay, and it was quick to get through that as well. We really reached the beach efficiently.
As a first-time snorkeler, I was carefully taught how to wear the mask and how to clear water from it. Even after entering the water, they kept an eye on me, which made me feel very safe, and I was able to enjoy snorkeling a lot.
Depending on the sea conditions that day, they changed the swimming points to provide the best experience. On the day we participated, there was quite a low tide, so there were reportedly fewer fish. Dan also took underwater photos and pictures of us. I was grateful to see the beautiful fish again.
If I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, I would definitely like to bring my children and grandchildren along and participate again. This tour is highly recommended for beginners and children!
主人と二人で参加しました。ツアーも私たちを含めて7人の少人数で、チエコさんとダン(日本語ペラペラ)二人でのサポート体制。ハナウマ湾へ向かう道中も色々、お話をしてくれて、楽しみながら向かうことができました。
ハナウマ湾へ着いてからも、個人で来られている方の入場のチケットを買う長い列を横目に、スイスイ。ハナウマ湾保護のためのビデオを見るのですが、それもどこで見ると出るのが早い…等々。ほんとに効率よくビーチまで辿り着くことができました。
シュノーケリングが初めての私に丁寧にマスクの付け方や水の抜き方など教えて頂き、海に入ってからも、気にかけてくださり、とても安心して、シュノーケリングをとても楽しむことができました。
その日の海の状態で、泳ぐポイントを変えてその日のベストを提供していただきました。
私たちが参加した日は、かなりな引き潮でしたので、魚も少なかったらしいです。
ダンが水中の写真や私たちの写真も撮ってくれました。改めて綺麗な魚たちも見ることができ、感謝です。
またハワイを訪れる機会があれば、次は子供たちや孫たちも連れて、是非是非参加したいと思います。
初心者や子どもさんにもほんとにおすすめのツアーです!
Dear Shiho, thank you for joining us on the tour with your partner. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed your first snorkeling experience. Both Dan and I are certified instructors at Hanauma Bay, so even when it's crowded and there are long lines, our customers can enjoy the benefit of entering without waiting in line! We hope to see your whole family next time. Children aged six and older are very welcome. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
Shiho様、この度はお二人でツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。初めてのシュノーケリングを楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。私もダンもハナウマ湾公認のインストラクターなので、どんなに混んでいて長い列が出来ていても、私達のお客様はその列に並ぶ必要なく楽々入場出来る特典があるんですよ!是非次回はファミリー皆様でお越しくださいね。6歳以上のお子様であれば大歓迎です。またお会いできるのを楽しみにしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Irene
We were really looking for a beginner experience as most of us weren't strong swimmers. Half of us didn't finish the entire activity as we got easily tired and unfortunately didn't see any turtles. It was a good experience though and something worth doing/trying at least once.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/28 |
Reviewed by: John
We were all beginners at swimming and snorkeling but had a good time. The underwater photos and video was a good keepsake for our family.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/28 |
Reviewed by: S.F.
It took a while to get used to the snorkel but a good experience nonetheless.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/28 |
Reviewed by: TomTom
I chose this small group tour with one guide for every five participants from the many snorkeling options at Hanauma Bay, but for some reason, there was one guide for seven participants. I thought it was strange and checked the voucher, but upon closer inspection, I noticed there was no mention of a participant limit, so I thought I might have been mistaken and didn't confirm with the guide at that moment. However, after returning home and looking at the Veltra website, it indeed states five participants. I'm disappointed that there was a discrepancy between the website information and what I experienced.
Also, even though it was a half-day tour, it took time to prepare, and the snorkeling was just one outing before returning to the beach. There was no time to relax on the beach, and the mineral water and snacks included in the tour price were only provided at the end. Given the high ratings and my expectations, I found the experience a bit lacking. However, I did see a lot of fish and even encountered a honu.
たくさんあるハナウマ湾シュノーケリングの中から、参加者5名につき1名のガイドとなっていた少人数制のこのツアーを選択しましたが、なぜか参加者7名に対し1名のガイドさんでした。あれ?と思い、バウチャーを確認しましたが、よくよく見るとバウチャーには参加者人数の上限の記載はなく、私の思い違いかもしれないと思い、その場でガイドさんご本人に確認はしませんでした。しかし、帰国後ベルトラのホームページを見ると、やはり5名と書いていますね。ホームページ記載の内容と差違があり残念です。また、半日ツアーとはいえ、準備にも時間がかかり、シュノーケリングは1回泳ぎに出てビーチに戻ったら終わりです。ビーチでのんびりする時間はなく、ツアー代に含まれているミネラルウォーターとスナックは帰り際にいただく形でした。評価が高く期待していた分、少し物足りない内容にはなりました。ただ、魚はたくさん観られましたし、ホヌにも会えました。
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| Posted on: | 2019/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Old Dude
It was a perfect day. Nice and Sunny, but not too hot. We saw 2 turtles and loads of fish. Guide Dan was very helpful for those in our group, who were true beginners or having trouble with their masks or other issues.
Would highly recommend them.
Thanks guys, glad you had a good time, hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/01 |
Reviewed by: ハワイハナウマ
The weather was great, and we were able to fully enjoy snorkeling. The waves were calm, allowing us to go far out. We even took photos with the heart shape at Hanauma Bay, and our guide was very experienced and kind. It was the first time for all five of us, including our 9, 11, and 13-year-old kids, so it was reassuring to experience it in Japanese. We had a lot of fun.
天気にも恵まれて、シュノーケリングを堪能できました。波も穏やかで遠くまで行けました。ハナウマ湾のハートが入るように写真も撮っていただいて、ガイドさんもとてもベテランのいい方でした。9歳、11歳、13歳と親の5人ともとにかく初めてだったので、日本語で体験出来て安心でした。楽しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/28 |
Reviewed by: さくら
Thank you so much for everything the other day (^ - ^) Thanks to Teacher Chieko, my whole family was able to enjoy ourselves (^_^)v I was particularly worried about my 9-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter, but the teacher was very kind and provided a lot of support. My daughter really took a liking to her (^.^)
We were lucky to see the turtle eating, and even got to take pictures together as it came up to the surface☆ We also saw various kinds of fish, which were really beautiful (^_^)/~~
At first, we didn't plan to rent wetsuits, but the teacher advised us that it would be cold, so we decided to rent them. The kids seemed to feel cold later on, so I really think it was a good decision to rent them.
The teacher was very friendly and shared a lot about Hawaii and Japan.
This trip to Hawaii has truly become our most wonderful memory. Thank you very much.
先日は本当にありがとうございました(^-^)
ちえこ先生のおかげで家族みんなが楽しむことができました(^_^)v特に9才の息子と6才の娘が大丈夫かなぁと心配していたのですが、先生がとっても優しくて、色々フォローしてくださいました。娘はすっかり先生になついてしまいました(^.^)
カメが食事しているところを見れて、おまけに水面まであがってきてくれて一緒に写真もとってもらえてラッキーでした☆色々な種類の魚も見れてすごくきれいでした(^_^)/~~
最初はウエットスーツは借りる予定はなかったのですが、先生が寒いよと教えてくださって借りました。こどもは後半寒かったみたいなので、本当に借りてよかったなぁと思います。
先生はすごく気さくな方で、ハワイのことや日本のお話も色々してくださいました。
ハワイの旅行の中で、やっぱり一番のステキな思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
Dear Sakura, thank you for coming with your family of four. Your children did very well. In the second half, even though your 6-year-old daughter was shivering in her wetsuit, she did her best until the end. Thanks to her effort, we were able to swim with the turtles. It was truly wonderful. We hope to see you all again on a tour when you come back to Hawaii. I'm sure your two children will have grown and will swim even better than this time. I look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
さくら様、この度は4人ファミリーでお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。お子様達もとても上手に出来ましたよ。後半はウェットスーツを着ていても6歳の娘さんは震えていましたが、最後まで頑張ってくれましたね。頑張ってくれたおかげでカメさんと一緒に泳げちゃいましたね。本当に良かったです。是非また皆さんでハワイにお越しの際にはツアーでお会いしたいです。きっと二人のお子様も成長されて、今回よりももっとスイスイ泳いでくれるようになってくれるでしょう。次回お会いできるのを楽しみに待っています。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/25 |
Reviewed by: ひかり
It was my first snorkeling experience. I was a bit anxious, but since it was a small group, I felt well taken care of and truly enjoyed it! The instructor was kind and knowledgeable, and I definitely want to go again!
はじめてのシュノーケル体験でした。
不安でしたが少人数制という事もあり、
常に気にかけてくださって本当に楽しめました!
インストラクターの方も優しくて知識も豊富で
また行きたいと思いました!
Dear Hikari, thank you for joining the tour together. I'm really glad you enjoyed your first snorkeling experience. It was great that you got to see a turtle as well.
I believe your husband is a certified diver and works in rescue, which must be a very challenging job. Please convey my best wishes for him to take care of himself and keep up the good work. If you have the opportunity, please come back together again. We are always here waiting for you!!
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ひかり様、この度はお二人でツアーにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。初めてのシュノーケリングを楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。カメにも会えて良かったですね。
たしか旦那様は潜水士の資格をお持ちでレスキューのお仕事をされているとのことでとても大変なお仕事と思いますが、お体に気をつけてお仕事頑張ってくださいとお伝えくださいね。また機会がありましたらお二人でリピートしてください。いつでもお待ちしております!!
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Hana
Cheiko, who came to pick us up at the hotel, was very cheerful and pleasant, which made us feel very reassured at that point.
Once we arrived at Hanauma Bay, they kindly helped us with the rental of fins and wetsuits, how to change, and the use of masks. It took me a little time to get used to breathing through my mouth, but with Dan leading the way and Cheiko at the back, I felt very safe. They also adjusted the snorkeling route based on the day's bay conditions, prioritizing safety, which I appreciated.
Although we couldn't see any sea turtles due to the low tide, we were able to see many beautiful tropical fish, which was truly moving. Dan took photos of both people and fish with a GoPro and uploaded them to Facebook two days later, so participants didn't need to bring their own cameras or smartphones.
The sea and the fish were very beautiful, and we had a truly wonderful time. I also appreciated the water and snack service after the tour, as well as the transportation back to our accommodation.
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to join their tour again. Thank you very much, Cheiko and Dan!
宿泊先のホテルに迎え来てくださったチエコさんがとても明るくて感じのいい方で、この時点でとても安心できました。
ハナウマ湾に着いてからは、フィンやウエットスーツの貸し出し、着替え方、マスクの着用などもとても親切にしてくださいました。
口呼吸に慣れるまでに少し時間がかかりましたが、ダンさんが先頭、最後尾をチエコさんで守ってくださるので、とても安心でした。その日の湾のコンディションで臨機応変にシュノーケリングルートを変えるようで、安全第一に判断してくださるのもありがたかったです。
引き潮で、ウミガメは見られませんでしたが、きれいな熱帯魚をたくさん見ることができ、感動しました。ダンさんがGoProで人も魚も撮影をしてくださって、翌々日にFacebookでアップしてくださったので、参加者は無理にカメラやスマホを持ち込まなくても大丈夫です。
海も魚もとてもきれいで、本当に素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。
終わってからのお水・スナックサービス、宿泊先までの送りサービスもありがたかったです。
またハワイに行くことがあったら、またお二人のツアーに参加したいです。チエコさん、ダンさん、どうもありがとうございました!
Thank you for joining us with your friends, even though the hotel pickup was different this time. It was great that you coincidentally had the same vehicle for pickup.
The timing was perfect as it was low tide, and the visibility was excellent, making it very beautiful. Most participants were snorkeling for the first time, but I think everyone did really well. I'm truly happy to hear that you all enjoyed it so much.
If you have the opportunity, please come back for another tour. We are always here waiting for you.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はホテルピックアップは違いましたがお友達とご一緒にお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。偶然にも同じお車でのピックアップとなり良かったですね。
この日は丁度引き潮でしたので透明度も良くてとても綺麗でしたね。ほとんどの参加者の方が初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、皆さんとてもお上手だったと思います。とても楽しんでいただけたようで本当に嬉しく思います。
また機会がありましたら是非リピートでツアーにお越しくださいね。いつでもお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Rickman Family
Perfect! Worth the personal guide. Thank you Dan.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/11 |
Reviewed by: るな吉姐さん
The day before was chilly and cloudy, but on the day itself, it was clear from the morning! The sea below, viewed from the parking lot, was a deeper blue and emerald green than in the guidebook! Everyone except for me, who participated alone, was experiencing snorkeling for the first time. While I watched the crowd walking down to the beach, I quickly took the trolley to the coast. The highly anticipated Hanauma Bay had excellent visibility, and I encountered a variety of fish as soon as I entered from the beach. There were large parrotfish, blue wrasse, schools of surgeonfish, swarms of yellow butterflyfish, and finally, the turtle I had been hoping to see... I swam the longest distance ever. The first-timers were swimming faster than I was, and I ended up exhausted at the end... but I had a wonderful snorkeling experience. According to the guide, the conditions were exceptional and only occur a few times a year. Indeed, having a guide show you the best spots for the day leads to a highly satisfying experience. I'm grateful!☆
前日まで肌寒く曇天でしたが、当日は朝から快晴!駐車場から眺める眼下の海はガイドブックより深いブルーとエメラルドグリーン!!一人参加の私以外はシュノーケル初体験の方ばかりでした。ゾロゾロと歩いて海岸へ降りていく人の波をしり目にトロリーで素早く海岸へ。楽しみにしていたハナウマ湾は、透明度が高く、ビーチから入ってすぐに多種多様な魚に出会えました。大きめなブダイ、アオヤガラ、ハギの大群、黄色いチョウチョウウオの群れ、最後にはお目当てのカメ…今迄で一番長距離を泳ぎ続けました。初体験の方達の方が、泳ぐのが早く、私は最後ヘロヘロ…でも、とっても気持ちの良いシュノーケルが出来ました。ガイドの方のお話では、一年に何度かしかない程の好条件だったそうです。やはり、ガイドの方にその日に合った場所を案内してもらうと満足度の高い体験が出来ますね。感謝です☆
Thank you, Runa Yoshikane, for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. The sea conditions were perfect with no waves that day, so we guided you on an offshore course from the start. When the ocean is beautiful, it gets us instructors excited, and we tend to pick up the pace. I apologize for that. The heart-shaped sandy area in the middle of the ocean was clear, and the coral at the Witch's Brew side was truly a rare spot with some current. It was wonderful that we got to see the turtles you had been hoping for before heading back inside. We hope to see you again on a tour when you visit Hawaii next time. Let's swim together again! Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
るな吉姐さん様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。
この日は波もなく海のコンディションは最高だったので、最初から沖狙いのコースでご案内させていただきました。海が綺麗だと私達インストラクターもテンションが上がりますので、ついついペースが速くなってしまいます。ごめんなさいね。沖の中央のハート型砂地も透明でしたし、珊瑚の綺麗なウィッチーズブリューの沖側は流れもあって本当に滅多に行けないポイントなんですよ。インサイドに戻る前には念願のカメさんにも会えて本当に良かったですね。是非またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーでお会いできればと思っております。また一緒にガンガン泳ぎましょう!!本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/01 |
Reviewed by: kay
A trip to Hawaii to celebrate my son's coming of age. It was my first time snorkeling, but thanks to the kind guidance of Dan and Chieko, I had a great time and even got to see a turtle, which made for wonderful memories! I was able to keep up thanks to both of you! Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you again when I visit Hawaii! (^ ^)
息子の成人祝いのHAWAII旅。初シュノーケリングでしたが ダンさん チエコさんの親切なご指導のおかげで
とても楽しめたし、カメにも出会え良い思い出となりました!私もなんとかついて行けたのはお二人のおかげですっ!ありがとうございました。また、HAWAIIへ行った時にはよろしくお願いしますねっ!(^ ^)
Dear Kay, thank you for joining the tour with your son. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay of the foreign family arriving at Hanauma Bay, but it was lucky that you got to see the Hawaiian monk seal while waiting for them! You also had the double luck of encountering a turtle while snorkeling. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
We hope you will consider joining us again for another tour in the future. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
kay様、この度は息子さんとお二人でツアーにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。この日は外人さんファミリーのハナウマ到着が遅れるハプニングがあったりでご迷惑をおかけしてしまいましたが、彼らを待つ間にハワイアンモンクシール(アザラシ)に会えたことはラッキーでしたね!!またシュノーケリングでは亀にも会えて、ダブルラッキーなお客様でした。楽しんでいただけて良かったです。
是非また機会がありましたらツアーにリピートしていただけたらと思います。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/04 |
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Thank you for joining the tour with your spouse. The best time to see fish in Hanauma Bay is when you can swim over the coral reefs, making it feel like you're swimming inside an aquarium. Recently, Hawaiian monk seals have been spotted more often than sea turtles. And on this day, you were lucky to see two of them! Please be sure to join us again when you come back to Hawaii. I will do my best to ensure you see sea turtles next time. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度は御夫婦でツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。ハナウマ湾は珊瑚礁の上を泳げる時が一番お魚が見れますので、本当に水族館の中を泳いでいる様ですね。最近はウミガメよりもハワイアンモンクシール(アザラシ)の方がよく見れるんですよ。しかもこの日は2頭なんて、良かったですね。是非またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーにリピートしてくださいね。その時はウミガメが見れる様に頑張ります。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!