Reviewed by: アラサー
I stayed at the Sheraton in Waikiki for 5 nights and 7 days. I paid an additional fee for the convenience of being transported to the hotel by a large bus. It was very convenient since using public transportation with children is quite difficult, and I didn't rent a car. I was also worried about how much a taxi would cost and whether taxis are safe, even in Hawaii.
I went with my two elementary school-aged sons, my mother in her 50s, and myself, a group of four. There were many slides and a pool with waves, as well as a pool suitable for small children. The kids seemed to have a great time.
There is a bag check, and outside food is not allowed. The locker usage fee is around $13 for a smaller one and about $18 for a larger one, which seemed a bit expensive. We ate hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chicken, and fries. The weather was sunny, and we had a lot of fun! Also, there were lifeguards present, so it felt safe.
5泊7日でワイキキのシェラトンに宿泊。
表示の追加料金を払いましたが、大型バスでホテルに送迎してくれたので、とても便利でした。
子連れではなかなか交通機関を使った移動は難しいし、レンタカーも借りてないし、タクシーだといくらかかるか、ハワイといえどもタクシーじたいが安全なのか不安なので。
小学生の息子2人、50代の母と私の4人で行きました。
たくさんのスライダーや波がでてくるプール。小さな子でも遊べるようなプールもありました。
子どもたちはとにかく楽しそうでした。
バッグの持ち込み検査があるのと、食べ物は持ち込み不可。ロッカー使用料は暗証番号で何度も開閉できるけど、13ドルぐらいの小さめと18ドルぐらいのがあり高いな、、といった印象。
食べ物はホットドッグ、チーズバーガー、チキン、ポテトなどを食べました。
晴天だったし、楽しかったです!あと監視員みたいな人がちゃんといるので、安全です♪
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| Packages: | 1日券 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/10 |
Reviewed by: ソウェイ
There are many attractions like the Jumbo Ocean Pool at Nagashima Spa Land. Moreover, the wait time is almost zero! I had a great time. However, due to the limited number of staff, there were some slides that couldn't be enjoyed at certain times, so you'll need to plan accordingly to experience all the rides.
ナガシマスパーランドのジャンボ海水プールみたいなアトラクションがたくさんあります。
しかも待ち時間ほぼ0!とても楽しめました。
ただ、スタッフが少ないからなのか、時間帯によっては楽しめないスライダーもあったので、全種類遊ぶためには工夫する必要があります。
Thank you for your comment, Soei. Please make sure to enjoy Wet 'n' Wild when you visit Hawaii again.
ソウェイ様、コメントありがとうございました。どうぞハワイにお越しの際には是非又ウエットアンドワイルドでお楽しみください。
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| Packages: | BBQランチ食べ放題プラン(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/14 |
Reviewed by: -PAUL-
I mentioned this before on the phone. This was fun, but was only able to do one activity. Unfortunately the ad misleads you into thinking you can do whatever activities, whenever. You are allowed to swim, snorkel, bike ride or hike in the morning. Then you can either surf(which you cant cause it will cost you more when you never did it, apparently you have to take a lesson before using their boards), kayak, or stand up paddleboard in the afternoon. It just was a disappointment to have an expectaion of what to get for my day, then not do it. In other words, two spereate locations for the morning and afternoon activities, so majority of your time is traveling. Which is fine, but also would of have a different opinion. Knowing what i know now, i probably would never choosen this activity.
I missed the bus to go to the afternoon location, needless to say i was given the wrong time by tourist, but honsestly by the time i got there, i was out of time. One thing that is odd is the memory game, being dropped off somwhere and being picked up elsewhere. However, the people that works at the snorkel rental place, especially that young kid, clueless to his surroundings. Knew who i was & i who else i was there with in regards of the other party on the tour bus & couldnt inform me of the other party making it back. So knowing the time i had to be picked up, this kid not being observant and missing the bus is all my fault, right? So thanks for that! I had to wait for the city bus to pick me up to find out where the tour bus was to get back on it.
All in all, i only did one activity and did a lot of sitting & waiting around. Snorkeling was fun, but was my excitement was short lived with the turmoil. I had fun snorkeling, and thats about it. Oh yeah, dont worry, ill take care of that bus fare!
We are sorry you got the pick up times mixed up and were forced to catch a city bus to catch up , therefore missing your second activity. Normally we have other drivers on the North Shore and could have expatiated things so sorry for that too.PLEASE GIVE US A FUTURE DATE TO COMP YOU THE TOUR SO WE CAN SHOW YOU WHAT ITS REALLY LIKE.
P.S; FOR SAFTEY REASONS SURFING IS THE ONLY ACTIVITY WHICH IF YOU HAVE NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE WE REQUIRE YOU DO A LESSON. Those with some prior experience may surf with our basic package pricing.
Aloha Justin
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/16 |
Reviewed by: natahiro
I decided to go to Wet 'n' Wild after being recommended by my sister who lives in Hawaii. After arriving in Hawaii, I signed up and participated with my son and niece. Since we drove there with a rental car, my wife and daughter went shopping at a nearby shopping mall.
We arrived at the venue about five minutes after the opening time, but the ticket booth was open, and I was able to receive my tickets immediately after showing the voucher. Since bringing food and drinks into the park is prohibited, we had to dispose of our partially consumed drinks at the entrance. The lockers are assigned automatically; you just enter your preferred PIN, and you get a locker right away. A single large locker was sufficient for the three of us.
The facilities have a great variety of slides! Despite it being the year-end holiday season, we were able to ride most of the slides without any wait. There are single and three-person tubes available. You can freely take the tubes placed near the slide exits. We enjoyed our favorite slides and screamed together, having a fantastic time. (The Tornado was closed, and only two boats were in use for the Raging River, so we waited about an hour.)
When I asked the kids if they wanted to have lunch, they said it would be a waste of time, so we enjoyed the attractions, including the lazy river and wave pool, for as long as we could.
Hawaii has great beaches, but Wet 'n' Wild is definitely an experience I recommend! I look forward to enjoying it again next time!
ハワイ在住の妹から勧められ、ウェット・アンド・ワイルドに行くことを決めました。ハワイ到着後に申し込み、息子と姪の3人で参加しました。レンタカーで行ったので、妻と娘はすぐ近くのショッピングモールで買い物です。
開場時刻を5分ほど過ぎて現地に着きましたが、発券所は空いており、バウチャーを見せたらすぐにチケットを受け取ることが出来ました。
園内への飲食物は持ち込みが禁止されているため、飲みかけのドリンクは入り口で捨てていくことになりました。ロッカーも自動販売機で、好きな暗証番号を入力すればすぐにロッカーが割り当てられます。3人分の荷物も大サイズ1つで十分な大きさでした。
施設はスライダーが充実!年末の休暇中にもかかわらず、ほとんどのスライダーに待ち時間なく乗ることが出来ました。浮き輪も1人乗りから3人乗りまであります。スライダーの出口付近に置いてあるものを自由に持っていきます。それぞれ気に入ったスライダーを楽しんだり、3人で一緒に絶叫したりと、思いっきり盛り上がりました。
(トルネードは休止中で、レイジングリバーはボートが2つしか使われてなかったため、1時間ほど待ちました。)
子どもたちにランチを食べるかと聞いたら、遊ぶ時間がもったいないからということで、流れのあるプールや波の出るプールなど、時間いっぱいアトラクションを楽しみました。
ハワイは海もいいけれど、ぜひ体験してほしいウェット・アンド・ワイルドでした。
次回もまた、楽しみたいと思います!
Thank you, Natahiro. We look forward to your next visit.
Natahiro様、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。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/28 |
Reviewed by: なってぃ
I finally fulfilled my dream of swimming with dolphins! I was worried that the sea in December would be cold, but the weather was nice, and thanks to borrowing a wetsuit, I didn't feel cold at all. The crew spoke Japanese very well, which made me feel at ease.
The view from the boat while searching for dolphins was beautiful, with the green mountains and blue sea being absolutely stunning! With my heart racing, the time finally came to enter the water! Once in the sea, the crew dove down and brought up a starfish! Immediately, the photographer took pictures.
While we were doing this, I was told to look down, and when I did, I saw a pod of dolphins! I was so excited to see dolphins swimming so close and followed the pod. I encountered the dolphins multiple times, and I even got to see them jump out of the water, which was exhilarating the entire time!
I wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding during my free time, but due to the sea conditions, I couldn't, which was a bit disappointing. However, I did get to encounter a sea turtle, and I had a wonderful time!
The hamburgers made on the boat were delicious, and the photographer played the ukulele very well. The woman who danced the hula was also skilled, and there were many entertaining elements that kept us engaged.
At the end, we had photo opportunities at the helm, took pictures with the crew, and had a group photo with all participants, which was a lot of fun!
Since there were some people who got seasick, it might be a good idea for those who are anxious to take motion sickness medication for peace of mind.
ずっとイルカと泳ぎたいと思っていた夢が、やっと叶いました!
12月の海は冷たいかと心配していましたが、天気も良く、ウェットスーツを借りたおかげもあって寒さは感じませんでした。クルーの方が、日本語がお上手なので安心です。
イルカを見つけるまでの船からの景色も、とてもキレイで、山の緑と海のブルーが素晴らしかったです!
ドキドキしながら、いよいよ海に入る時が来ました!
海に入ると、クルーの方が潜ってスターフィッシュを取ってくれました!
すると、すかさずカメラマンの方が写真を撮ってくれました。
そうこうしていると、下を見て〜と言われ、下を見るとイルカの群れが!
こんなに近くを泳ぐイルカを見て興奮しながらイルカの群れについて行きました。
何度もイルカの群れに遭遇できたし、水上でイルカのジャンプも見れ、終始大興奮でした!
自由時間に、スタンドアップパドルに挑戦してみたいと思っていたのですが、海の状況で、できないとのことで、少し残念でした。
でも海ガメにも遭遇できとても楽しい時を過ごす事ができました!
そして、船上で作られたハンバーガーもおいしかったし、カメラマンのウクレレ演奏もお上手だし、フラを踊られた女性もお上手で、飽きさせない工夫がされていました。
最後は操縦席での写真撮影や、クルーの方達との写真撮影、参加者全員での写真撮影もあり、みんなで楽しむ事ができました!
船酔いされてる方がいたので、不安な方は酔い止めのお薬を飲まれた方が安心かもしれませんね。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/28 |
Reviewed by: ひまわり
We went as a family of four on December 27. The weather was nice, but the water was so cold that I ended up not swimming at all. My husband and sons enjoyed the slides, wave pool, and lazy river while saying, "It's so cold!" but ultimately, we left early. Unfortunately, the jacuzzi was closed that day. I regret that if it had been open, we could have warmed up our chilled bodies while having fun.
12月27日に家族4-人で行きました。お天気はよかったのですが、水が冷たくて冷たくて、結局わたしは全く泳ぎませんでした。主人と息子たちは、寒い~寒い~といいながら、スライダー、波のプール、流れるプールを楽しんでいましたが、結局、早めにかえりました。この日は、ジャグジーが閉鎖中でした。あいてたら、冷えた体を温めながら楽しめたかなと残念です。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
We sincerely apologize for the jacuzzi being closed. We understand that having a jacuzzi to warm up your chilled body would have enhanced your enjoyment. We take your feedback seriously and will strive to provide services that will ensure greater satisfaction.
Thank you for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
ジャグジーが閉鎖中だったとのこと、申し訳ございません。
冷えた体を温められるジャグジーがあった方がお楽しみいただけたかと察します。
お客様からのお言葉を真摯に受け止め、よりご満足いただけるサービスが提供できるように努めてまいります。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: きょんまま
I participated with my 4-year-old son and his dad in November. My son insisted that he wanted to go again, so we repeated the experience. As a result, he is saying he wants to go again. It's been about a year since we participated, but he still wants to go.
11月に4歳の息子とパパで参加しました。
息子がどうしてももう一度行きたいと言うのでリピートしました。
結果・・また行きたいと言っています。
参加してから約一年たちましたがまた行きたいそうです。
Thank you for participating. I'm glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/31 |
Reviewed by: かなぴぃ
I was able to swim! ^^
When I signed up, I hesitated. In the end, I decided to enroll to fulfill my partner's wish of "wanting to swim with dolphins."
Even with a life jacket on, I felt anxious. When I jumped in, my heart rate increased, and I couldn't breathe properly, so at first, I swam with my face mostly above water.
However, the crew was persistently encouraging, saying "Dive down, it's okay, it's okay," and after about five minutes, I managed to get my face in the water! (For someone who isn't good at swimming, those five minutes might be tough.)
I'm so grateful! Once I got my face in the water, it felt like a different world. There was a huge group of dolphins, probably around twenty. I was able to keep my face in the water longer because I wanted to see more. I knew I shouldn't move my fins, but out of fear, I was flailing them. However, realizing that the dolphins would swim away, I stopped moving my fins and just floated gently with the help of the life jacket.
I also got to see a sea turtle, and by that time, I was swimming at the front, sticking close to the crew.
This tour gave me a sense of security, knowing that they would help if anything happened. My enthusiasm to see the dolphins helped me learn to swim, and later, I found myself swimming without a life jacket on the beach. I'm so thankful.
I’ve decided to repeat this experience. This might be the first time I want to repeat an optional tour. The transportation to the Kahala Hotel (the meeting point was a five-minute walk from the hotel at Kahala Bridge) was also a nice touch.
泳げるようになっていました^^;
申込の際、迷いました。
最終的には相方の"イルカと泳ぎたい"という希望を叶えるため申込。
ライフジャケットをつけても不安。
飛び込んでも心拍数が上がって上手に息をすることができず、最初はほぼ顔出しで泳ぎました。
で、でも、クルーの方が粘り強くひつこいくらい「潜って潜って」「大丈夫大丈夫」と
言ってくださって、5分後には何とか顔に水をつけられるように!
(泳ぐのが苦手な人にとってはこの5分間はしょうがないかもしれません)
感謝です!顔に水をつけるとそこは上とは別世界。
20匹はいるであろうイルカの大群。
もっと見たいとずっと顔を水につけることができました。
フィンを動かしてはいけないとわかっていたのに怖さからばたつかせていたのですが、
イルカが逃げてしまうと知り、フィンは動かさずライフジャケットの力だけを
借りてそうっと浮かんでいました。
ウミガメも見ることができ、そのころにはクルーの方にくっついて先頭を
泳いでいる私。
このツアーには「何かあれば助けてくれる」という安心感がありました。
イルカを見たい、という熱意で泳げるようになり、その後、ビーチで
ライフジャケットもなく泳いでいる私がいました。感謝感謝です。
リピート決定。
オプショナルツアーでリピートしたいと思ったのははじめてかもしれません。
カハラホテル(集合はホテル徒歩5分のカハラブリッジ)への送迎もあったのも
よかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Hannah and Steve
Me and my boyfriend had a great time on this sail. The crew was so friendly, made us feel right at home. We like to snorkel every chance we get - and we love when the crew will show us specific cool finds - like sea turtles and dolphins! The food was delicious as well. We like more intimate sails, and there were only about 15 people on our boat, with 4 crew members - PERFECT! Overall just a great tour and exactly what we were looking for. Wish it would have lasted longer! 4 hours on the dot. Thanks again guys.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/05 |
Reviewed by: taiyou
Thrilling! There are many slide rides that are like roller coasters, which are rare in Japan! A 90-degree drop is just the norm, and you might get thrown off your float, no mercy! Haha.
However, be careful as no one speaks Japanese here. I struggled to operate the unmanned machine that only had English instructions for setting the passcode for the coin lockers.
But since there aren't any large-scale pools like this in Japan, if you have the time during your travels, why not give it a try? 😊
スリル満点!日本では少ないジェットコースターみたいなスライダーがたくさん!!90度降下も当たり前、浮き輪から投げ出されようが容赦ない!!笑
ただ、ここは日本語が全く通じないので注意です。コインロッカーも英語表記のみでパスコードを設定する無人の機械を操作するのは苦戦しました。
でも日本にはここまで大規模なプールはないので、旅行に余裕がある方には一度来てみてはいかがでしょうか(^^)
Thank you for your feedback, Taiyou. The coin lockers have been updated since last month and now feature a self-service kiosk that supports Japanese. There is a Japanese flag icon at the bottom of the screen. However, during the time you visit, the sunlight directly hits the screen, making it very difficult to see. We are trying to adjust the orientation to minimize the light on the screen, but we will work on improving this as a future challenge.
Taiyou様、ご意見ありがあとうございました。コインロッカーは先月より新しくなり、一様セルフキオスクで日本語対応にはなっているのですが、スクリーンの一番下に日本の国旗マークが付いています。ただ皆さんがお越しいただく時間、太陽がスクリーンに直接あたり大変見にくくなってしまっております。向き等を変えて光がスクリーンなるべく当たらないようにしているのですが、これからの課題として改善させて頂きます。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: びびこ
This tour is full of Aloha hospitality. On the day I participated, I was lucky enough to encounter wild dolphins at two different points. The American crew was fantastic. The guide who swam with the dolphins was clear and kind in their instructions, and they were experienced in catering to each passenger's needs. I attended with a friend, but I noticed that they provided excellent care for families with children, which was appreciated. The guide's freediving underwater was artistic, almost like a dolphin! On the way back, they performed bright and beautiful prayer songs with sharp dancing.
For those who will be participating, I recommend taking measures against seasickness and bringing a waterproof outdoor jacket. I don’t get seasick, but quite a few people were feeling unwell and couldn’t enjoy the beautiful scenery of the boat trip, which was unfortunate to see. Additional investments to enhance your experience include seasickness medication, which is available at Japanese airports, and a $20 wristband that is introduced on the bus ride to the destination. Also, depending on where you sit on the boat, you may get splashed by the waves. Having a lightweight, water-resistant jacket would make your experience more comfortable.
アロハホスピタリティ満点のツアーです。私が参加した日は、ラッキーなことにポイント2ヶ所で野生のイルカと遭遇できました。アメリカ人のクルーも大当たりでした。イルカと泳ぐガイドもわかりやすく親切に案内してくれましたし、乗客の方それぞれにあった対応も慣れていて、私は友人との参加でしたが、家族連れには子供へのケアが厚く、ありがたい様子でした。水中でのガイドのフリーダイビングも芸術的で、まるでイルカみたいでした!帰りは明るくて祈りの歌が上手でキレッキレのダンスを披露してくれました。
これから参加される方には、酔い止め対策を取られること、Waterproofのアウトドアジャケットを持参されることをお薦めします。私は船酔いしないのですが、結構な方がダウンされていてせっかくの船旅の景色を楽しむことができず見ていて気の毒でした。体験を良くするための追加の投資は酔い止め薬は日本の空港でも売っていますし、往路のバスで$20のリストバンドが紹介されます。また船での移動は座る場所によって波しぶきがかかります。水を通さないタイプの薄手のジャケットがあると快適に過ごせると思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Sal
It was an awesome day for us! Love the crews, the beautiful ocean
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
Reviewed by: ゆっきー
At first, I didn't include a plan with transportation, but when I asked to be let on the bus halfway through, the bus driver kindly let me on. However, after getting off the bus, I paid for the bus fare, and it was really expensive (laughs). But I'm grateful to the bus driver!
最初、送迎こみでのプランにしていなかったのですが、バスに乗せてくださいと途中で言ったのにもかかわらず
バスの運転手さんが乗せてくださいました。
ただバスを下りてから、バスのお金を払いましたが、凄く高かったです(笑)
でも、バスの運転手さんには感謝です!
Thank you very much for your important comment, Yukki.
ゆっきー様、 大切なコメントありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 1日パス(2015/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/07 |
Reviewed by: McDougalls
We had a wonderful day with AC as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, pointing out local sites and giving history along the way. He bent over backwards to accommodate everyone on the tour, taking each group to their favorite locations, running back and forth moving us around from hot spot to hotspot as we each finished our excursions. He was very professional at all times. We would hIghly recommend him as a tour guide. We had a blast! He even went out of his way to go back and find a lost article for us- which fell out of the van at a previous stop.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: しろたん
We departed early in the morning and boarded the shuttle bus next to the nearby hotel, listening to explanations from a Japanese female guide for an hour until we arrived at the island's west coast! I was worried about getting motion sickness on the bus and the boat, so I took my medicine early. Changing into my swimsuit at the hotel was definitely the right choice. Also, I was able to rent a wetsuit on-site for $10. Once I was ready, it was time to board. The waves were intense, but the sea breeze felt great, and fortunately, it cleared up despite the rain forecast.
When we reached the spot, the crew immediately had everyone jump in as soon as they spotted dolphins! When I put my face in the water, I saw a huge pod of dolphins!! Although we couldn't get super close, I was thrilled to see wild dolphins swimming in groups. We jumped in about twice, and afterward, we had around 30 minutes of free time for canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling. While snorkeling, I spotted a sea turtle! It was coming up for air every 20 minutes, and I was able to see it up close, which was very moving.
After that, we had cheeseburgers and chips on the boat. It was incredibly delicious after all the activity. Finally, we all participated in a hula dance. The staff really got everyone excited, and we were able to enjoy ourselves until the end. I think this became the best memory of this trip.
早朝の出発で、近くのホテル横にて送迎バスに乗り込み、日本人の女性ガイドさんの説明を聞きながら1時間、島の西海岸に到着!
バス酔いと船酔いが心配なので早めに薬を飲みました。
ホテルで水着に着替えておいて正解です。
また、ウェットスーツのレンタルはその場で1人$10でできました。
身支度を済ませたらいざ乗船。揺れは凄まじいですが、何より潮風が気持ちよく、雨予報でしたが幸運なことに晴れてきてくれました。
ポイントに着くと、クルーがイルカを発見次第即全員とにかく飛び込み!顔を水中に付けてみるとイルカの大群!!
超接近とまではいきませんでしたが、野生の泳ぐイルカを群れで見ることができ、感激しました。
2度程飛び込みをし、その後はカヌーやスタンドアップパドル、シュノーケルなどで30分程自由時間でした。
シュノーケルをしていたら海亀を発見!しかも20分に1度に水面へ呼吸しに上がってくるタイミングでした。超間近で海亀を見ることができ、とても感動しました。
その後、船の上でチーズバーガーとチップスをいただきました。沢山動いた後だったので、凄く美味しかったです。
最後は皆でフラダンス。スタッフさんが盛り上げて下さり、最後まで楽しむことが出来ました。今回の旅行の一番の思い出になったと思います。
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン<2015年11月ご参加分> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/24 |
Reviewed by: イルカだいすき
I thought it was understandable that I might not see dolphins since they are wild animals, but I really wanted to see them. However, I was thrilled to encounter a pod of over 50 dolphins! It became a wonderful memory. There were a few regulars who mentioned that they had seen dolphins every time they participated. In the end, all the participants joyfully danced the hula, and some people were so moved that they ended up crying! I want to participate again.
自然相手のものだから、イルカに会えなくても仕方ないとは思って参加したものの、絶対見たいと思っていました。しかし、50匹以上のイルカの群れに会うことが出来て大感激!
とてもいい思い出になりました。常連さんが何組か一緒でしたが毎回イルカには会えていると話してくれました。最後は参加者全員で元気にフラを踊って、感動して泣いちゃっている方々もいらっしゃいました!また参加したいです。
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
Reviewed by: 旦那1日目
A year after our wedding, we finally made it to Hawaii! And I got to meet dolphins for the first time, which I've always dreamed of!
We woke up early, and I thought I would definitely fall asleep on the bus, but I was too excited about seeing the dolphins to sleep at all. Once we arrived at the ocean and changed, we were ready to go to the spot—let's go!!!
The waves were a bit high today, which made me feel a little blue at first. But after a while, the captain said we could see dolphins, and all my worries disappeared! When we got into the water, there were supposedly only a few, but about ten dolphins came to greet us. I was strangely moved to see dolphins in person for the first time.
I'm so glad I bought an underwater camera—really glad (waiting for the development, haha). After enjoying that experience, we returned to the boat and headed to the snorkeling spot! On the way, we even saw a whale! The crew mentioned that it's rare to see them up close like that. We were super lucky!
When we arrived at the snorkeling spot and got in, unfortunately, the water was really murky, so it wasn't great for snorkeling. I have to deduct one star for that.
We quickly returned to the boat and had a cheeseburger for lunch! The taro buns were amazing—way better than anything from a regular shop!
That wrapped up the tour. I fell asleep on the bus, probably from all the swimming, and when I woke up, we were in Honolulu.
I got to meet dolphins, the cheeseburger was delicious, and the crew was all really nice. I definitely want to join again!
It was such a wonderful honeymoon memory!!!
ハネムーンで1年ぶりのハワイ!そして念願の初めてのイルカ!
朝は早く、バスでは絶対に寝ちゃうと思っていたけどイルカに逢えるワクワクで全然寝れず。。。
海に到着して着替えも済ませていざポイントへLet's Go!!!
今日は少し波が高めなのか、ちょっと気持ちがブルーになりかけちゃいました。
だけどしばらくしたらcaptainからイルカが見えるよの言葉で気持ち悪さも吹っ飛び!
いざ海に入ってみると、数は少ないらしいがちゃんとイルカちゃん達10匹くらい?がお出迎えしてくれました。
初めて生で見たイルカに妙に感動。
水中カメラ買っていって良かった〜、本当に良かった〜(現像待ち笑)
十分に堪能したら船に戻り今度はシュノーケリングスポットへ!その途中でクジラも見れました!クルーも言ってたけど、こんなに近くで見れることなんてないとのこと。めちゃくちゃラッキーでした!
シュノーケリングスポットついて入ってみるととてもじゃないけど水が濁っていてシュノーケリングどころじゃなかったのが残念でした。ここで星ひとつ減点。
早々に船に戻り、昼ごはんにチーズバーガー!タロイモのバンズ、最高でしたー!そこら辺の店よりもはるかに美味しかった!
これでツアーはおしまい。
バスに戻って泳いで疲れたのか即爆睡。気づいた頃にはホノルルでした。
イルカに会えたし、チーズバーガーも美味しいし、クルーはみんないい人だったし是非また参加したいです。
とってもいいハネムーンの思い出です!!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/09 |
Reviewed by: パピコ
It takes about an hour to drive from Honolulu. There were about 25 participants in the tour, including a small child around 5 years old.
After about 30 minutes on the boat heading north from the dock, we heard a shout of "There they are!!" and everyone dove into the sea! We got to play with about 30 friendly dolphins, who swam around us in circles, allowing us to enjoy the experience to the fullest. It seems that such encounters are rare, and when they can't be found, the boat returns to the starting point and moves to different locations to dive about six times (according to the staff, it’s a test of stamina).
After the dolphin time, it was time for the turtle experience. We enjoyed snorkeling while learning about the turtles. Those who wanted could also try paddle boarding and kayaking, so I decided to try paddle boarding. I struggled a bit but felt motivated to challenge myself a little more. It was a valuable experience.
When we returned to the boat, it was lunchtime! The staff distributed cheeseburgers and snacks, and we ate while moving back to the dock. After lunch, we had a fun hula dance time with the staff! We were also lucky to spot a whale spouting in the distance during our journey.
ホノルルから車で移動すること約1時間。ツアー参加者は25人程度。5歳くらいの小さなお子さんも参加していました。
船着場から船で北上すること約30分。いたー!!という声で一斉に海へダイブ!30頭ものいるか先生たちが遊んでくれました!とても人懐っこいようでぐるぐると何周も私たちの周りを泳いでくれたので、これでもか!!ってくらい堪能できました。こんなことは稀なようで、なかなか見つからないときは6回位船に戻ってはポイントを移動しつつダイブするそうです(スタッフによると体力勝負とのことでした)。
いるかの時間が終わると、カメ教授の時間です。シュノーケルをしながらカメ教授の時間を堪能しました。希望者はここでパドルボートとカヤックの体験が可能だったため、パドルボートを体験。なかなか成功できず、もう少しチャレンジしたい気もちになりました。貴重な体験ができました。
船に戻るとランチタイムです♪スタッフからチーズバーガーやスナックを配給され、それらを食べながら船着場まで移動しました。ランチタイムが終わるとスタッフとのりのりのフラダンスタイム!!移動中遠くで潮を吹くクジラの姿も見れてラッキーなことが多発でした。
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン<2015年12月ご参加分> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/03 |
Reviewed by: yuya
I enrolled at Dolphin University for the first time this time. I participated in the early morning tour, and I was really worried about whether I could keep my energy up since it started at 6 AM, but there was no need for concern. The tour guide worked hard to boost everyone's spirits and explained the itinerary in detail, so I think first-time participants can join the tour without any worries.
As soon as we arrived at the port and set off, within just about ten minutes, we spotted wild dolphins swimming! It seems that the spinner dolphins are the type that perform rotational jumps at the surface, and while I wasn't sure if I would actually see it, I was lucky enough to witness a live jump.
Additionally, I was able to enter the water and snorkel alongside the dolphins, which was incredibly moving. I think it was a great experience to see the dolphins swimming in a pod up close.
Not only did we interact with dolphins, but we also swam at a spot filled with many fish, and we had the opportunity to paddle and kayak as well. It was a very meaningful time, as we could enjoy multiple activities in one outing.
I definitely want to experience this again when I come back to Hawaii.
今回初めてイルカ大学に入学しました。
朝イチのツアーに参加させていただきました。とても朝が早く、6時集合ということでテンション的に保つかどうかすごく心配でしたが、何の心配もいりませんでした。添乗員さんがものすごくみんなのテンションを上げるように働きかけてくれ、さらに今回の流れも細かく説明してくれるので、初めて参加される方も何も心配することなくツアーに参加することができると思います。
そして港に着きすぐに出発すると、ものの10分少々で野生のイルカたちが泳いでいるではありませんか!ハシナガイルカは水面を回転ジャンプする種類のようで、実際に見ることができるか不確定でしたが、生ジャンプも見ることができました。
また実際に海の中に入ってシュノーケリングをしながらイルカと並んで泳ぐこともでき、とても感動しました。群れになって泳いでいるイルカたちをものすごい近くで見ることができてとても良い経験になったと思います。
またイルカだけでなく、魚がたくさんいるポイントまで行って泳いだり、パドリングやカヤックの体験もでき、一度のアクティビティで複数の体験をすることができてとても有意義な時間でした。
またハワイに来たら、ぜひ体験したいと思います。
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン<2015年12月ご参加分> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/05 |
Reviewed by: ココナッツ
I was able to swim with dolphins and see several sea turtles up close! This is a tour I can recommend! I had heard that it could be a bit cold on the boat, but they provide wetsuits, so it's not a problem.
Just a little… I found it very unpleasant when a male staff member made comments that belittled the female staff (^ ^) The bus ride there was also filled with fun stories! I would love to participate again! Thank you!
イルカと泳げたし海亀も何匹も間近で見ることができました!
オススメできるツアーです!
船の上は少し寒いと聞いていましたが、ウェットスーツを貸して頂けるので問題ないです。
少しだけ…男性スタッフが、女性スタッフをばかにするような発言はとても不快でした(^ ^)
行きのバスも楽しいお話でしたよ!
また参加したいです!
ありがとうございました!
Thank you for participating. We apologize for any discomfort caused by the behavior of our guide. We will make every effort to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. Thank you for your feedback.
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。担当ガイドの言動により不快な思いをさせてしまいまして申し訳ございませんでした。今後このような事がないようスタッフ全員努めてまいります。ご意見を頂きましてありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/24 |
Reviewed by: mahalo♪
I was very satisfied! First, they gave us a wake-up call at 5 AM, which was kind of them. Since it was cold, they recommended renting a jacket and mentioned to bring the rental fee if we decided to use it. The pickup was at 5:55 AM from a location close to the hotel we stayed at. Bright and cheerful staff welcomed us, which was a relief. On the bus, they explained what was to come, and after arriving, we had a bathroom break because the restrooms on the boat were quite limited. Soon after, we boarded the boat, and the staff introduced themselves. Everyone was cheerful and made us feel excited. We prayed on the boat and threw flowers into the sea.
Once we reached the area where we could see dolphins, everyone jumped into the water, and after three attempts, we finally spotted a pod of dolphins in the distance! They kept getting closer, and there were more than ten of them! They swam right beneath us! Although we couldn't touch them, I was thrilled to see dolphins up close, something I never expected! After swimming with the dolphins, we had free time to enjoy snorkeling or slide down the slide they provided. After that, we had cheeseburgers, potato chips, and cold pineapple, which made me very happy. The staff danced the hula, enhancing the Hawaiian atmosphere, and it was a moment when I truly felt the essence of Hawaii. I would love to go again. The group photo at the end was a luxurious touch. Mahalo♪
満足でした!まず朝5時にモーニングコールをくださいました。親切です。寒いのでジャケットレンタルをオススメされ、もし使用する場合はレンタル料金を持ってきてくださいとのことでした。朝の5:55にわたし達が宿泊したホテルから近い場所でのピックアップです。明るい元気なお姉さん達がまず出迎えてくれ、ホッとしました。バスの中ではこれからの説明などをしてくれ、到着後は船のお手洗いは大変とのことでお手洗いタイムがありました。その後すぐに船にのり、スタッフさんの自己紹介。皆さん明るくてわくわく気分にしてくれます。船の上でおいのりをして海に花を投げました。
イルカが見える場所についてから、みんな一斉に海に飛び込むこと3回目でようやくいるかの群れを遠くに発見!!と思ったらどんどん近づいてきて、
10匹以上はいました!そしてなんと私たちの真下を悠々と泳いでます!触れる距離ではありませんでしたが、イルカをこんなに間近で見ることが出来るだなんて思ってもなかったので興奮してしまいました!イルカと泳いだ後は各自自由にシュノーケルを
楽しんだり、用意してくれた滑り台を滑ったりなどなど。その後はチーズバーガーを食べ、ポテトチップスを食べ、冷たいパインを食べて幸せでした。スタッフさんたちがフラダンスを踊って、ハワイ気分をもっと高めてくれたので、ハワイの実感が湧いた瞬間でした。またいきたいと思います。最後のグループごとで写真撮影も贅沢でした。mahalo♪
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/04 |
Reviewed by: ゆぅー
This is my second time participating in a wild dolphin snorkeling tour (^O^)
It was my first time with this tour company!
In a word, it was very fulfilling.
Not only did we swim with wild dolphins, but there were also many entertaining performances on the boat that kept us laughing the whole time (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)
We joined the morning tour!
The meeting time was early at 6 AM, but it was reassuring!
First, we received a morning call, which was a nice touch d(゚∀゚d)!
And since it was in perfect Japanese, there was nothing to worry about!
We took a bus for about 45 minutes to our destination ʕ•̫͡•ʔ.
Then we headed to the dolphins' habitat, which took a bit of time ( .. ).
However, the content was packed with activities that kept us entertained ٩( 'ω' )و!
We sang songs together while offering flowers and praying,
and there were explanations on the bus to confirm safety precautions.
Then we started snorkeling with the wild dolphins (^O^).
A dedicated photographer took lots of wonderful pictures for us!
We brought our own waterproof camera, so we didn’t request their service,
but it seems you can get a USB with about 300 photos for $55 if paid in advance, or $60 if ordered later (^^).
After seeing the dolphins, we went snorkeling, and then there were boats and a slide for us to enjoy in the sea (*´罒`*).
We even got to eat hamburgers (♡´艸`).
And on top of that, they performed a hula dance for us!
It was a fun tour filled with laughter from start to finish ( ¨̮ ).
At the end, we took a group photo (^O^).
They send the pictures to your phone, which is a nice service!
If I go snorkeling with dolphins again, I will definitely choose this tour ( ¨̮ ).
*As a note, it can be cold on the boat and in the bus, so be sure to prepare a bath towel and a jacket!
Also, if you get motion sickness, it can ruin everything, so be sure to take motion sickness medication!!
今回で2回目の野生のイルカ
シュノーケリングツアーの参加になります(^O^)
こちらのツアー会社でツアーゎ初めてでした!
一言で言うと、とても内容が濃くて
野生のイルカと泳ぐのはもちろん
船の上でも楽しませてくれる演出が多くあり
ずっと笑いっぱなしのツアーでした(人 •͈ᴗ•͈)
私たちは朝からのツアー参加!
集合は6時と早いです!けれど安心です!
まず、朝からなんとモーニングコールを
していただけちゃいますd(゚∀゚d)ナイス!
しかも日本語ばっちしなので
なんの心配もいりません!
集合バスで出発し〜約45分くらいかけて
目的地まで向かいますʕ•̫͡•ʔ
それからイルカの生息地に向かうのですが
なかなか時間がかかります〜( .. )
けれど、飽きさせない内容盛り沢山٩( 'ω' )و !
海に歌をみんなで歌いたながら
お花を捧げてお祈りをし
再度バスの中でも説明もありますが
注意事項を再度確認して
いざ野生のイルカさんと
シュノーケリング開始(^O^)
専属のカメラマンさんが
素敵な写真をいっぱいとってくださいます〜!
私たちは防水カメラを持参したため
お願いしなかったのですが
前払いで$55、あとからの注文だと$60
で300枚ほどのデータがはいったUSBが頂けるようです(^^)
イルカさんみたあとは
シュノーケリングをして
その時間になんとボートやらすべり台登場w
海で遊べちゃいます(*´罒`*)
さらにハンバーガーも食べれます(♡´艸`)
さらにさらにフラダンス踊ってくださいます!
終始笑いっぱなしの楽しいツアーです( ¨̮ )
最後は集合写真パシャリ(^O^)
これを携帯に写真送ってくれるんです〜
嬉しいサービスですね!
また次回イルカとシュノーケリングをするなら
こちらのツアーにさせていただきます( ¨̮ )
※補足としてほんとボートの上や
バスの中は寒いので
バスタオル、上着はしっかり準備すること!
さらに酔ってしまったら全て
台無しになるので酔い止め必見!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/06 |
Reviewed by: KAORI
This time, I came to Hawaii for the first time. My friend had been here a few times, but since they had never done a dolphin tour, I asked them to join me! I was a bit worried about waking up early the day after arriving in Hawaii, but I made my way to the pickup location with sleepy eyes. After about an hour's drive by bus, we arrived at the harbor on the west coast of Oahu. It’s said to be a surfer's paradise, and the waves were a bit high.
Finally, we set off on the boat! We performed a prayer ritual and sat at the front of the boat, crossing the sea with a refreshing breeze! It felt like we went quite far. About a week before we arrived, the weather had been bad, but the day we participated was absolutely perfect!
I joined on November 30, but I went in without a wetsuit. Well, everyone else was wearing wetsuits or rash guards... haha. However, the water was warm, and as long as I had something to put on after getting out, it wasn't a problem at all!
Finally... we met the dolphins!! I was nervous wondering if we would see them, but we spotted a pod of dolphins from the boat! There were so many wild dolphins. Even when we got into the water, they were really close and incredibly cute! Usually, you might only get to dive once, but we dove twice. Unfortunately, I couldn't spot them the second time, but it became a wonderful memory!
After that, we moved to a different spot by boat. While we were moving to snorkel, we were lucky enough to see a humpback whale!!! It was an unexpected surprise, and I was so excited! There are set distances for how close you can get, but we happened to find it and got to see it really up close, which was lucky (^ ^). There were also lots of sea turtles and plenty of fish!
I didn’t get in the water because I'm not good at snorkeling, but I was still very satisfied! After all the activities were finished, we all had cheeseburgers on the boat to wrap up the day! On the way back, I fell into a deep sleep on the bus (laughs). We were blessed with great weather, and it was so much fun to encounter dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and fish!
今回、わたしは初めてハワイに来ました。
友達は数回目でしたが、イルカツアーは組んだことがないということで、ぜひ参加したい!!とお願いしました。
ハワイ到着の翌日早朝ということで、起きれるか不安がありましたが、寝ぼけ眼のままピックアップ場所へ。
その後バスで走ること1時間ちょっとで、ハーバーに到着。オアフ島の西海岸。
サーファーの聖地だそうで、波はちょっぴり高め。
いざボートで出発!!
お祈りの儀式をしたり、ボートの先頭に座って海を爽快に横断!
だいぶ遠くまで行ったように思います。
私たちが着く一週間ほど前は天候がわるかったみたいですが、私たちが参加した日はお天気抜群‼︎
私は11/30参加ですが、ウェットスーツなしで入りました。まあ私以外はみんなウェットなりラッシュガードを着ていましたが…笑
でも実際海の中は温かく、上がってから羽織るものがあれば特に問題はなかったです!
いよいよ…イルカたちとご対面!!
会えるのかなとドキドキしましたが、ボートの上からイルカの群れを発見‼︎たくさんの野生イルカがいました。海の中に入ってもすごくハッキリ近いところにイルカたちがいて、めちゃくちゃ可愛かった〜!
いつもは一度だけ?なのかもしれませんが、私たちは2回潜りました☆残念ながら、私は2回目は発見出来ずでしたが、とってもいい思い出になりましま!
その後はまたボートで違うポイントへ。
シュノーケルをするために移動中、幸運にもザトウクジラまで見ることが出来ちゃいました!!!それには思いがけないサプライズで大興奮!!
近付ける距離が決まっているそうですが、たまたま偶然見つけたためすっごい近くで見れてラッキーでした(^ ^)
ウミガメもたくさんいて、お魚もいっぱい!
シュノーケルは苦手のため、入水しませんでしたが、それでも大満足でした!!
全部のアクティビティが終了したら、みんなでボートでチーズバーガーを食べて終了!!
帰りのバスは言うまでもなく爆睡(笑)
お天気にも恵まれ、イルカ、クジラ、ウミガメ、魚とたくさん出会えてたのしかったです!!
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン<2015年11月ご参加分> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/30 |
Reviewed by: A&I
During our honeymoon trip to Hawaii, we wanted to see wild dolphins and swim with them, so we decided to join this tour!
To sum it up, it was a very satisfying tour♪
We were able to swim with dolphins twice in the ocean, but unfortunately, both times the dolphins swam quite far below us, so we couldn't get as close as we had hoped. However, according to our guide, there are times when they are much smaller and even difficult to spot, so we were quite fortunate to see them clearly (sometimes they come very close to people). Well, since they are wild dolphins and not domesticated, it's all a matter of luck, and being able to enjoy that aspect is one of the charms of the tour.
Additionally, not only dolphins but also snorkeling at the sea turtle spot is included, so even if we weren't lucky with the dolphins, it was still okay! There are points where sea turtles are almost guaranteed to be present, and we were able to swim quite close to them, so much so that we had to avoid touching them (it seems that touching sea turtles in Hawaii can result in a fine)!
While the main focus is on snorkeling with dolphins and sea turtles as mentioned above, there are also other activities such as singing Hawaiian songs and throwing flowers to pray for a safe voyage, watching the crew's wonderful hula, enjoying paddleboarding and kayaking, sliding from the boat, and eating burgers. It's quite a packed tour, and combined with the friendliness and brightness of the crew, it guarantees a very enjoyable experience♪
Finally, to make the most of the tour, here are a few reminders. First, definitely take motion sickness medication. We were fine, but a few people looked unwell (the guide gives quite a bit of explanation about seasickness beforehand, which might have the opposite effect). Also, it's a good idea to bring local currency. They offer paid options on the bus heading to the ocean, such as wetsuit rentals ($5 per person), photo packages (we received about 600 photos of all participants on a USB), and motion sickness wristbands (around $20, effectiveness unknown).
And the most important thing: if you're participating in the morning, make sure to wake up properly! The departure is around 5 AM, so an early wake-up is required.
新婚旅行でハワイに行った際、野生のイルカが見たい、イルカと泳ぎたいと思って参加しました!
結果から言えば、かなり満足のいくツアーでした♪
海に入ってイルカと泳ぐことができたのは2回で、1度目も2度目もイルカが私達のかなり下の方を泳いでいたため、思ったほど近くを泳げなかったのは残念でしたが、ガイドさんの話ではもっと小さくしか見えない時や、そもそも視認することも難しい時もあるようなので、しっかりと見ることのできた私達はかなり恵まれた方だったのかなと思います(時によってはかなり人の近くに寄ってくることもあるみたいです)。まあそのへんは飼いならされているわけではなく、あくまで野生のイルカなので、運次第ということでしょうし、そういった点も含めて楽しむことができるのがツアーの魅力のひとつでもあります。
また、イルカだけでなく、海ガメポイントでもシュノーケリングできるので、万一イルカ運に恵まれなかった場合でも大丈夫!こちらはほぼ確実に海ガメがいるポイントがあるらしく、私達もかなり近くで海ガメと泳ぐことができ、むしろ近すぎて、下手に触らないように避けるぐらいでした(ハワイでは下手に海ガメに触ると罰金をとられるようです)!
そして、あくまでメインとしては上に書いたようなイルカ&海ガメとのシュノーケリングですが、これ以外にも、航海の無事を祈ってハワイの歌を歌って花を投げたり、クルーのフラ(素晴らしい)を見たり、パドルボートやカヤック、ボートからの滑り台で楽しんだり、バーガーを食べたりと結構盛りだくさんのツアーですので、クルーの人のよさというか明るさも相まって、非常に楽しいツアーとなることは請け合いです♪
最後に、ツアーを最大限に楽しむためにも、いくつか注意喚起です。
まず、酔い止めは必ず飲みましょう。私達は大丈夫でしたが、数人は気分が悪そうにしていました(ガイドさんが事前にかなり船酔いに関する説明をするので、それがかえって逆効果になる可能性も)。
そして、一応現地通貨は持って行きましょう。ウェットスーツの有料レンタル(1人5ドル)や、写真(USBでもらえます。私達の時は全参加者のいろいろな写真含めて600枚ぐらいありました)の申込(50ドル程度)、酔い止め用のリストバンド(20ドルぐらい?効果のほどは不明)の販売など、海に向かうバスの中で有料オプションを受け付けています。
そしてこれが一番大切なことですが、朝参加の場合は、きちんと朝起きましょう!朝は5時台出発なので、かなり早起きが要求されます。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/26 |
Reviewed by: さいとう
In conclusion, I personally wasn't very satisfied with the experience. The reasons include that due to the large number of participants, there wasn't enough attention given to each individual. While I wanted to see dolphins, I didn't get to see any sea turtles. There are various other points, but overall, the content felt quite intense, and I think it would be difficult for older participants to join.
This is just my personal opinion, but I don't think I will go again.
結論からすると、個人的にあまり満足いく内容ではありませんでした。
理由は、人数が多い為ひとりひとりに対しての気がまわらない事。イルカをみるたが、別にウミガメはみれてない事。
等々ありますが、内容はかなりハードで年配の方の参加は厳しいように感じました。
本当に個人的な意見ですが、私はもう行かないと思います。
Thank you for participating this time. I apologize for not being able to meet your expectations. I would like to share your valuable feedback with all the staff.
この度はご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
期待に沿う事が出来なかったようで申し訳ございませんでした。貴重な意見としてスタッフ全員にシェアしたいと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 小阪家
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. During that time, we enrolled in Dolphin University.
Although it was quite early in the morning, the sister who came to pick us up was very energetic and talked non-stop for about an hour and a half to the port! We tried to sleep on the bus, but we were captivated by her interesting stories, making for a very enjoyable start to our day! However, it was quite cold on the bus... (><)
Once we boarded, we had fun listening to Hawaiian music while searching for dolphins. The beautiful sea and mountains were breathtaking! It seemed we were lucky that day, as we quickly spotted a pod of dolphins. There were about 30 of them, I think? They swam by swiftly, but for me, who had always dreamed of swimming with dolphins, it was a very precious experience.
There were also many turtles, and we thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling! On the way back to the port, we were treated to cheeseburgers, juice, and snacks. I couldn't eat any, but he said it was delicious and finished my portion too.
In the end, we learned a Hawaiian dance and danced together! It became a very fun memory! Thank you very much!
ハネムーンでハワイへ。
その際にイルカ大学へ入学させていただきました。
朝相当早かったのですが、迎えに来たお姉さんはとても元気で、港までの約1時間半、ずっと話続けておられました!バスで寝ようとしていた私達ですが、お姉さんの面白い話に聞き入り、出だしからとても楽しい時間でした!
ただ、バス内は相当寒かったです…(><)
乗船してからは、楽しくハワイの音楽を聞きながらイルカさんを探します。
綺麗な海と山が絶景です‼
この日は運が良かったようで、スグに群れを見付けることができました。
30頭くらいはいたのではないでしょうか?スーっと泳いでいってしまいますが、イルカと泳ぐことが夢であった私にとって、とても貴重な体験をさせていただきました。
カメさんも沢山いて、シュノーケルも存分に楽しめました!
港までの帰り道は、チーズバーガーやジュース、お菓子までいただきました☆私は食べれなかったのですが、彼は美味しいと私の分までたいらげました(^^)
最後はハワイの踊りを教えてもらってみんなで踊りました!
とても楽しい思い出となりました!
ありがとうございました!
Thank you for participating. We're glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to your next participation!
ご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けて何よりです。またのご参加をお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン<2015年11月ご参加分> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Eddy
Since I went on a weekday, I was able to ride the slides with hardly any wait. The lunch was also more delicious than I expected, and I ended up going back for seconds multiple times! I want to visit again when I go to Hawaii!
平日に行ったのでスライダーもほぼ並ばずに乗れました。ランチも思った以上に美味しくて何度もおかわりしてしまいました!またハワイに行った際は行きたいです!
Thank you, Eddy.
Eddy様、ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【無料特典付き】BBQランチ食べ放題付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/13 |
Reviewed by: 稀勢の里
I was very moved because I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles up close. I dove into the sea three times in total. The sea turtles were really close, it was amazing! There were about six of them. There were also many dolphins, and I got to see them jump.
I’m not great at swimming, but I managed. (When diving from the boat, there was pressure because people were waiting behind me, so I jumped in. But it was a bit scary. I ended up drinking a lot of seawater, but I was so moved that I didn’t care, and I floated back up on my own.)
I felt that it was very kind of them to call the hotel in the morning to check if I was awake. Moreover, the voice on the phone was refreshing and reassuring.
The new guide was on their first tour, so good luck to them!
If I had to say one thing, it was disappointing that there was only one paddleboard available, so I couldn’t try it! One group had taken it over. The hamburger was delicious, and I also enjoyed the potato chips. There were no fruits available.
イルカも海ガメもどちらも間近で見ることができたのでとても感動しました。計3回海にダイブ。海ガメは本当に間近にいてすごすぎです!6匹ぐらいいました。イルカもたくさんいてジャンプも見れました。
私は泳ぐとこが苦手でしたがなんとかなります。(船からのダイブは後ろに待っている人がいるのでプッレシャーで飛び込めました。でもちょっと怖い。海水も飲みまくりでしたが、感動でどうでもよくなりますし勝手に浮いてきます)
朝ホテルに電話を入れてくれて起きているか確認してくれる所もとても親切だなと感じました。しかもその電話の声がさわやかで安心します。
新人のガイドさんが初ガイドということでした、頑張って下さい!
1つ言うならば、パドルサーフィンが1個しかなかったのでできなかったことが残念!1組が占領していました。ハンバーガーも美味しかったですし、ポテトチップスも美味しくいただきました。フルーツはありませんでした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/13 |
Reviewed by: NAMI
I participated with a friend. I wanted to see wild dolphins, and I was truly moved not only by the dolphins but also by encountering sea turtles. We offered songs and flowers from the boat, wishing for safety, and then headed straight into the sea. Since we had experience with diving and snorkeling in Japan, we didn't have any particular issues. During the first dive, we only caught a glimpse of the dolphins for a moment, but during the second dive, after moving to a different spot, we were able to see a sea turtle up close, and there were about 15 dolphins swimming in a pod! On the boat, we enjoyed freshly grilled burgers, got dolphin tattoos, and the cheerful crew even danced the hula, making for an incredibly fun time. They also provided free drinking water, which I thought was a great way to prepare for the surprisingly exhausting snorkeling that left us thirsty.
On the way back, the bus had a temporary breakdown and took about an hour to repair before we could set off again. However, thanks to the staff member Mai, who kept us entertained with conversation until we reached our hotel in Honolulu, we managed to get there without too much trouble. I was a bit scared that the bus might break down again along the way, but now it’s a good memory.
This tour became the highlight of my trip. While luck seems to play a part, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to meet wild dolphins!
友人と二人で参加しました。
野生のイルカを見たい!と思って参加しましたがイルカだけでなくウミガメにも出会えて本当に感動しました。
船上から安全を願って歌と花をささげ早速海へ。私たちはダイビングやシュノーケルを日本でやったことがあったので特に問題なかったです。1回目はほんの一瞬イルカが見えただけでしたが少し場所を移動した2回目はすぐ近くでウミガメを見ることができましたし、イルカも群れで15頭ほどいました♪船上ではその場で焼いたバーガーを食べたり、イルカのタトゥーを貼ってもらったり、そして愉快なクルーがフラを踊ってくれたりとテンション上がりまくりでとっても楽しい時間を過ごせました。自由に飲めるお水も置いてあり意外と体力を消耗し喉も渇くシュノーケルへの対策がなされていると思いました。
帰りのバスが一時故障し1時間ほど修理をし、再出発するというトラブルがありましたが、スタッフのマイさんがホノルルのホテルに着くまで話をして気を紛らわせて下さったお陰でなんとかホテルまで着きました。バスが途中でダメにならないかと怖い思いをしましたが、今となってはいい思い出です。
このツアーは今回の旅の中で一番の思い出になりました。運もあるようですが野生のイルカに会いたいは方にはオススメです‼︎
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Alison B
My fiancé and I went on the Snorkel and Sunset cruise the second week of November. The bus pick-up was extremely easy and allowed for worry-free drinks on the cruise.
The cruise was spectacular. The orientation was clear and made us both feel comfortable. The snorkel spot selected was stunning and quite safe feeling. We saw many tropical fish and even had a ray breeze past! We spotted a humpback whale breaching and so the captain took us on over for a closer look.
The Kalua pork was tasty for dinner and the crew went out of their way to make sure we were all satisfied. We were treated to a beautiful sunset and leisurely cruise back to harbor.
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| Packages: | 2.5-hour Sunset Snorkel Cruise [Oct-Mar] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/07 |
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