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!
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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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| Attended as: | Families |
| 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 |
Reviewed by: -PAUL-
I do this activity every time i come to Oahu. Next time i come in, i will do this activity twice. One day i will do my normal thing using the bicycle to the secluded area i found my first year there and relax. Unfortunately this year was a bit overcast, which i blame on the volcanic disruptions from the big island. Second day i want to use a kayak to the Mokulua islands. Staff and service is great!
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| Packages: | Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/11 |
Reviewed by: もあな
I visited Kailua, Lanikai Beach, and Kailua Town! Renting a bike costs an additional $10, but I think it's worth it to get around in a limited amount of time! The Japanese staff kindly shared information about the town, suggesting that takeout from Boots & Kimo's is better and telling me about shops that only locals know, which helped me navigate efficiently. Also, I was happy that lunch was included ❤︎ The recommended pizza was really delicious! If I have the chance to go again, I would definitely participate once more!
カイルア、ラニカイビーチ、カイルアタウンを周りました!
自転車はプラス$10かかりますが借りた方が限られた時間の中で周ることができると思います!日本人のスタッフの方が丁寧に町のことを教えてくれ、ブーツアンドキモズはテイクアウトの方がいいよとかこんなお店あるよとか現地の人しか知らない知識をきけて順序よく周れました
あと、ランチ付きは嬉しい❤︎オススメのピザはめっちゃ美味しかったです!
行く機会があればまた参加しようと思います!
Dear Moana,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your comments. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed Kailua and Lanikai. Please come back to visit Kailua and Lanikai when you are in Hawaii again. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
もあな様
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・ラニカイを満喫して頂けたようで、私共もうれしく思います。
またハワイのお越しの際は、カイルア・ラニカイに遊びにいらしてください。
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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Marlene
We had so much fun! It was our first time and we cant wait to go back! Our instructor was so nice and he took his time and showed us everything. We seen lots of fish and a couple turtles
Hi Marlene, glad you guys had a good time. Hope we see you again. Thanks, Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Second time I have used this tour to get to and from Hanauma Bay. Especially a great value if you already have your own snorkeling equipment as you can take the price down a few dollars without equipment rental.
Go first thing in the morning and be ready to get into the water by 8am or earlier. That way you can snorkel without the crowds until the circus arrives around 10am. By then I had already gotten 2 full hours of relatively unspoiled pics of all that I wanted to take and enjoyed lounging on the beach until the pickup time.
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| Packages: | Shuttle Only |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/20 |
Reviewed by: ピーチ
I participated with my mother. The guide stayed close to my mother, who had trouble with her breathing technique, which allowed both of us to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. The guide was very knowledgeable about the fish spots, so we were able to see a variety of fish efficiently, which was great. The fish swam very close to us and were beautiful.
However, it happened to be a very cold day, so I gave it one star less. The tour itself was excellent.
母と二人で参加。上手く息継ぎできない母にずっとついてくださって、私も母も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しめました。魚のポイントもよくご存じなので、様々な種類の魚を効率よく見れて良かったです。魚もすぐ近くに泳いでいてとてもきれいでした。
たまたま、この日は非常に寒かったので星を一つとりました。ツアー自体は最高でした。
Dear Peach, thank you for joining us again with your mother for the second time. We were very happy to have you back. Although the conditions had some waves that day, the visibility was good and there were plenty of fish, allowing your mother to enjoy herself until the end. This winter in Hawaii has been quite chilly, with water temperatures dropping below 21 degrees on some days, so we had you wear wetsuits, but I apologize for the cold.
Please do come back during a warmer season next time. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ピーチ様、この度はお母様とお二人で2回目のご参加ありがとうございます。リピートしていただけてとても嬉しかったです。この日は少し波ありコンディションではありましたが、透明度もよく魚もいっぱいで最後までお母様にもがんばっていただけました。この冬のハワイは結構寒く水温も21度を下回る日もあったりしていますので、ウェットスーツは着ていただきましたが、それでも寒くてごめんなさいね。
是非次回はもうちょっと暖かいシーズンにお越しくださいね。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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My sister and I signed up for the tour, and on the day of the tour, there were four participants including two foreigners. The weather was completely different from the rain the day before; it was clear and relatively warm. Although there weren't large schools of fish, we saw some swimming around, which was very enjoyable! Additionally, we miraculously encountered a sea turtle, which was incredibly moving :) According to our guide, it had been about a month since the last sighting…! I was so happy. The water temperature was cold even with a wetsuit, and it was a bit murky when diving, possibly due to the rain the day before, but I was very satisfied. Our guide, Chieko, was cheerful and friendly, making it a very enjoyable tour. Thank you!
姉妹2人でツアーに申し込み、当日は外国人2名も合わせて4名の参加でした。この日は前日の雨とは打って変わって快晴で比較的あたたかく、大群とはいきませんでしたがお魚さんもそこらで泳いでいてとても楽しかったです!また、奇跡的にウミガメにも遭遇でき、大変感動しました:) ガイドさんによれば1ヶ月ぶりぐらいだとか…!嬉しかったです。水温はウェットスーツを着ていても冷たく、前日の雨のせいか潜ると少し白んでいましたがとても満足です。ガイドのちえこさんも明るく気さくに話してくださりとても楽しいツアーになりましたありがとうございました!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. It was truly a beautiful day with clear blue skies and perfect ocean weather. Recently, it has often been the case that we haven't been able to see the turtles unless we go further out, but today, we were really lucky to find them in a very visible spot inside the keyhole! It had been a long time since I last saw them here. Unfortunately, the turtles were too busy eating to come up to the surface, but I believe you were able to observe them well. I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
If you have the opportunity, please consider repeating the tour together. I would love to take you further out next time. It's very beautiful there.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
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。この日は本当に綺麗な青空の海日和でしたね。最近は沖まで出ないと亀さんには会えない時が多かったのですが、今日は本当にラッキーな事にインサイドのキーホールの内側のとても見やすいところにいましたね!ここで見たのは本当に久し振りでした。残念ながら亀さんはお食事に夢中で海面には上がって来てくれませんでしたが、ゆっくり十分観察できたかと思います。楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。
是非また機会がありましたら、お二人でツアーにリピートして下さいね。今度は沖の方までご案内させていただきたいです。とても綺麗ですよ。
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: | 2019/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Penny
Dan was a fabulous professional instructor and guide for us!! It was our first snorkel, my husband and I, age 58. We can swim but no one would say we're strong swimmers hence we decided upon an instructor/guide, and Dan's the very best.
We didn't plan to do the wet suits but thank goodness Dan had them available. It was low tide and the protection over the coral in shallow water was invaluable, besides the warmth and buoyancy it offered. (the water was a little cooler than we expected) Dan literally held my hand while snorkeling so i could simply relax and float and watch for fish. He guided us over coral I'd have never have done otherwise, and those were the best places to see the fish. He was so very patient and helpful as I suited up, he fitted my mask and fins, and he was very thorough explaining the snorkel, breathing etc. I'd have never had the same snorkel experience without Dan. He made us feel comfortable and safe, what more could you want?
We had plenty of nice surprises-the tram down and back for example. He provided water and snacks afterward, beach mats, lock box for stuff while in the water, transportation, etc. It feels luxurious when someone's taken care of everything, Dan made that happen and I'm confident he would for you too.
I can't recall the name of Dan's helper but she too was top notch. When snorkeling it's sometimes hard to know which direction you're headed, let alone the tide steering you. I don't really know how Dan and her managed to keep track of us, both above and below water simultaneously but they did, keeping us together, seeing and pointing out the best things possible during the snorkel.
Dan wants you to have a great experience. You will, like we did, I'm sure. If we can do it (with Dan's help) you can too!
PS Dan takes pictures of you for you. Can't wait to see ours!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/19 |
Reviewed by: naneayumi
Aloha!
I have visited Hawaii more than ten times, but this was my first experience in West Oahu and snorkeling. I was captivated by Akima's personality and enjoyable conversations, along with precious stories about Hawaii's legendary history... it was a wonderful Aloha moment.
During snorkeling, Akima taught us with care and kindness, allowing me to swim comfortably even as a beginner. Against the beautiful backdrop of the green "Waianae Mountains" and the blue ocean, I was thrilled to swim with many fish, including the "humuhumunukunukuapua'a" (the state fish of Hawaii), and sea turtles.
We even had a fun photo shoot with a rare red sea urchin on my head! The photos taken were beautiful and filled with memories.
I highly recommend this tour. I would be happy to meet Akima again on my next visit to Hawaii.
I am grateful for the encounter with Akima and the enchanting Hawaii.
Thank you very much.
Mahalo Nui loa! A Hui Hou!
Aloha!
10回以上ハワイを訪れていますが、西オアフ&シュノーケリングは初めてで、Akimaさんの人柄と楽しいお喋りに魅了され、ハワイの伝説歴史の貴重なお話等々・・・素晴らしいAlohaなひとときが流れていきました。
シュノーケリングでは丁寧・親切に教えていただき、初めてでも安心して泳ぐことができました。
緑色に包まれた「ワイアナエ山脈」と青い海のコントラストの美しい景色を背に、海中ではたくさんの魚たちや「フムフムヌクヌクアプアア」(ハワイ州の魚)、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことができて感動。
珍しい赤いウニを頭に乗せての楽しい記念撮影もあり・・・!
撮影してくださった写真も美しくて、思い出がいっぱい詰まっています。
是非お勧めのツアーです。次回ハワイを訪れた時も、またAkimaさんにお会いできると嬉しいです。
Akimaさんとの出会い&魅惑のハワイに感謝いたします。
ありがとうございました。
Mahalo Nui loa ! A Hui Hou!
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| Packages: | 貸切プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/12 |
Reviewed by: kemio
Thanks to our guide Fumio, we were able to go snorkeling safely. The experience wasn't perfect due to the bad weather, which made it a bit cold at times. However, the tour was enjoyable, and Fumio provided thorough explanations, allowing us to fully enjoy the beautiful sea even as first-time snorkelers. He also shared various recommendations for dining and shopping, which were very helpful. Thank you very much.
ガイドのFumioさんのおかげで無事、シュノーケリングができました。
最高にならなかったのは天気が悪かったので途中で寒くなってしまったからです。
でもツアーは楽しく、丁寧に説明してくださるので初めてのシュノーケリングでも綺麗な海を満喫できました。
またいろいろな食事や買い物の場所なども教えて頂き大変、参考にさせて頂きました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Mel
Hunauma bay is beautiful, great sea life variety and vibrant colors. Tour guide was patient and very knowledgeable. Would definitely book again.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/07 |
Reviewed by: ホットケーキ
My husband and I participated together. The weather in Honolulu wasn't great, so I was wondering how it would turn out, but Kailua was on the other side of the mountain, and the weather was perfect!
For an additional fee, we rented bikes and went to Lanikai Beach beyond Kailua Beach. It was unbelievably beautiful. The staff member helped us reserve pancakes from Boots & Kimo's, and even though it was takeout, we were able to eat without waiting in line! Shopping at Whole Foods Market and Target was also a breeze on the bike.
I was really happy that we stopped by Leonard's to have malasadas on the way back! Thank you very much.
主人と2人で参加しました。
ホノルルは天気が良くなく、どうなるかと思いましたが、カイルアは山の向こう側だったので、最高の天気でした!
別料金ですが自転車を借りてカイルアビーチの先のラニカイビーチまで行きました。びっくりするほど綺麗でした。
スタッフのお姉さんにブーツアンドギモスのパンケーキも予約して頂き、テイクアウトですが並ばずに食べられました!
Whole Foods Market、targetの買い物も自転車で楽々でした。
帰り道にレナーズのマラサダを食べにお店に寄って頂いたのも本当に嬉しかったです!ありがとうございました。
Dear Hotcake,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your comments. The stop at Boots & Kimo's and the detour to Leonard's were special services, and I'm glad you enjoyed them. If you have any requests, we would like to accommodate them in the future, so please feel free to reach out. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures
Emi
ホットケーキ様
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。
ブーツアンドキモズのオーダー、レナーズへの寄り道は、特別サービスでしたが、喜んで頂けよかったです。
何かご希望ございましたら、今後もお答えしていきたいと思っておりますので、よろしくお願い致します。
またのお越しを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
Emi
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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: | 2019/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Jessi L
Our driver was amazing! He kept up a running commentary on all the best places to eat, names of plants, celebrity houses, the works. He was always willing to answer questions no matter how stupid they sounded. He gave up plenty of info on the area we would be snorkeling in and the best parts of the reef to visit. He unfortunately did not have a pair of prescription goggles that I could use (I forgot to mention when booking) but he let me know I could rent a pair at the bay to ensure that I could see all the wonders below the ocean. He also had underwater cameras for purchase which was a bonus!!!
10/10 I would totally book transportation to go snorkeling with this company again.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/27 |
Reviewed by: cocoちゃん
I participated with my child and mother, and I felt安心 because the guide took great care of us. We got out of the water first, but a couple who joined the same tour was able to see a sea turtle.
子供と母を連れての参加でしたがガイドさんが細やかにお世話してくださいますので安心して参加できました。私どもは先に海から出たのですが、同ツアーに参加されていたカップルの方はウミガメを見ることができました。
Dear Coco, thank you for joining the tour with your family of four. Your two children and mother did a great job! The conditions inside were calm, but the conditions further out were too challenging for small children. Therefore, we split into two groups from Sandman's Patch: Mr. Dan and the couple went to the advanced course, while your family swam with me in the safe course inside. You all did really well!
If you have the opportunity to join us again, I believe your children will have grown and will be able to swim even better than this time. Let's go look for turtles further out next time! We are always here waiting for you. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
cocoちゃん様、この度はご家族4名様でツアーにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。お二人のお子様もお母様も皆様お上手に出来ていましたよ。インサイドは波も無く大丈夫でしたが、沖の方は小さなお子様には厳しすぎるコンディションであったためにサンドマンズパッチからは2つのグループに分かれ、ダン先生とカップルのお客様は沖のアドバンスコースへ、そしてcocoちゃんファミリーは私と一緒にインサイドの安全コースを泳いでいただきました。本当によく頑張ってくれましたよ!!
また機会がありましたらツアーにお越しいただければ、その時はお子様ももっと大きく成長されて今回よりもっともっと泳げるようになってくれることと思います。
今度こそは沖の方に亀を探しに行きましょうね!!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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/16 |
Reviewed by: えいたい
I was able to see a lot of different types of fish. Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any sea turtles. The coral reef wasn't as colorful as I had hoped, but the water clarity was high. On January 7th, the conditions were said to be the best of the year, and the waves were calm. However, my wife and children, who are not great with the ocean, ended up feeling seasick, possibly due to the wetsuits we rented for warmth, and they couldn't participate until the end. That said, I and the other participants were able to swim comfortably, so it should be fine unless you're really not good with the ocean.
When we were dropped off at Hilton Hawaiian Village, our tour guide Dan recommended some great lunch and dinner spots near the hotel. We went to both places right away, and they were both fantastic. My two kids were also very satisfied, thank you!
たくさん種類の魚を見ることができました。残念ながらウミガメには出会えず。珊瑚礁は色とりどりとまでは行きませんが、透明度は高かったです。1月7日は今年1番のコンディションということで波は穏やかでしたが、元々海が苦手な妻と子供は、寒さ対策のためレンタルしたウェットスーツが原因なのか酔ってしまい、最後までは参加できませんでした。ただ、私や他の参加者は楽に泳げていたので、よほど海が苦手でなければ大丈夫のはずです。
ヒルトンハワイアン ビレッジに送り届けてもらう際にツアーガイドのダンさんに、ホテル近くの美味しいランチ、ディナーのお店を教えていただき、早速たべに行ったところ、どちらの店も最高でした。2人の子供達も大満足でした、ありがとうございました。
Dear Eitai, thank you for bringing your family to the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. I understand that your wife and child experienced some seasickness, and I apologize for that. Unfortunately, some people are more prone to motion sickness, even when the waves are calm. For your next visit, I recommend taking some motion sickness medication before the tour, which should help you enjoy the experience without worrying about seasickness. We hope to see you all again when you come back to Hawaii.
I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
えいたい様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにご家族様でお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。奥様とお子様が波酔いしてしまったとのことですが、どうしても乗り物酔いしやすいタイプの方は波が穏やかでも酔ってしまいます。ごめんなさいね。ぜひ次回はツアー前に酔い止めのお薬を飲んでから参加していただければ、波酔いの心配も無くもっと楽しんでいただけるはずですよ。またハワイにお越しの際にはまた皆様でリピートしていただければと思います。
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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/07 |
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Thank you Melody, you guys did great! Hope we see you guys again. (Maybe with a wetsuit) Dan.