Oahu
Angel's Sea is a stunning spot that looks great in photos, and on top of that, you can experience snorkeling, making it a very satisfying plan. Although lunch is included, it's just a small sandwich, so you might find yourself quite hungry after returning from the tour.
天使の海は、写真映えする絶景スポットで、それに加えてシュノーケリングも体験できて、満足度がとても高いプランでした。お昼が付くとありますがちょっとしたサンドイッチが出してもらえるだけなので、ツアーから戻ってからお腹がますがすいてしまうかもしれません。
It was really great. The beach was nearby, and it was convenient to have lockers and changing rooms available. The lunch pizza was the best pizza I've ever had. I want to go just to eat the pizza! It was about a 15-minute walk to the town of Kailua. I was worried about the roads this time, so I walked, but there was plenty of space for biking, so I plan to rent a bike next time.
すごく良かったです。現地ではビーチも近く、ロッカー、更衣室が使えるのが便利でした。ランチのピザも今ままで食べた中で一番美味しいピザでした。ピザだけでも食べに行きたいです!
カイルアの街までは徒歩15分くらいでした。道が心配で今回は徒歩でしたが、自転車走行スペースも広かったので、次回は自転車をレンタルしたいと思います。
Dear Manami,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beach, lunch, and Kailua Town. Next time, we hope you will consider using a bicycle to expand your range of activities even further. Our staff looks forward to welcoming you again.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
MANAMI様
ツアーにご参加およびレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
ビーチもランチもカイルアタウンも楽しんで頂けたようで、私どももうれしく思います。
次回は、是非、自転車をご利用頂き、更に行動範囲を広げて頂ければと思います。
またのご来店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
Me and my husband were on our honey moon and decided to do this! Such a blast! When you wait your turn you can snorkel, which I got to swim with a sea turtle! Then we got to go on the awesome scooters and you get to feed/touch the fish!
Also if you get sea sick or think you might take something before hand!
The staff was excellent! So nice and helpful! They all did an amazing job!
The beautiful sea and perfect weather allowed me to see many sea turtles up close. It's clear that they take great care of the turtles. I highly recommend it.
However, there was one issue: while returning to the boat from the sandbar, a sea turtle appeared near me. Someone threw the shrimp tails we had for lunch between the turtle and me. Was that a tourist's doing? Was it a staff instruction? I'm still unsure if feeding them was acceptable, and I missed the chance to ask, which leaves me feeling a bit unsettled.
綺麗な海、天気も最高で間近に多くのウミガメを見ることができました。また、ウミガメをとても大切にしていることがよくわかります。
非常におすすめです。
ただ一点、サンドバーから船に戻る時にウミガメが私の近くに現れました。さらに、ウミガメと私の間にランチでいただいたエビの尻尾を誰かが投げ入れました。あれは観光客の故意?スタッフの指示?エサを与えるこの行為自体OKだったのか未だにわかりません。聞きそびれてモヤモヤしてします。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
Regarding your comment about the sea turtles, in Hawaii, sea turtles are specially protected animals, and there are regulations that prohibit touching or feeding them. We strive to explain these rules during our tours, but it seems that we did not communicate this clearly enough this time, and I sincerely apologize for any confusion caused to you, Toshi.
Moving forward, we will work on improving our explanations to ensure that such issues do not occur again. Thank you very much for your valuable feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back, along with our precious companions, the sea turtles.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。ツアーを楽しんで頂いたようで,嬉しく思います。
またご指摘いただきましたウミガメの件ですが、ハワイではウミガメは特別に保護されている動物ですので触ったり餌をあげることはできない規則となっており、
弊社でもツアーの際にウミガメを保護するための規則をご説明しているつもりなのですが、この度はしっかりと皆様に伝わっていなかったようでトッシー様を困惑させてしまい大変申し訳ございませんでした。
今後はこのようなことがないように、もっとわかりやすくお客様にご説明するよう改善していきたいと思っております。貴重なご意見を頂戴いただき誠にありがとうございました。またのお越しを、大切な仲間であるウミガメと一緒に心よりお待ち申し上げております。
I was very satisfied with the thorough guide from one end of Hanauma Bay to the other. Compared to other tours, the content was rich and a bit challenging, but I think the level of satisfaction was completely different. Additionally, I was impressed by the flexibility in adjusting the content to match the participants, and I was touched by the personalities of Chieko and Dan! I also appreciated that they provided photos for free on Facebook.
ハナウマ湾を端から端まで丁寧にガイドいただき大満足でした。
他のツアーに比べて、内容が充実していて、少しハードですが、満足度が全く違うと思います。
また、参加者に合わせて柔軟に内容を合わせていただいており、チエコとダンの人柄に感激しました!
写真もフェイスブックで無料提供してもらえたのもありがたかったです。
Dear Happa, thank you for visiting with your family this time. We are very happy to hear that you were satisfied with our guide. I'm glad you were able to successfully download the underwater photos.
Since you chose our tour among many others, we started this service with the thought that at least we could provide you with your underwater photos. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed it!
Please do consider repeating your visit with your family the next time you come to Hawaii. We will always be here to welcome you.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
はっぱ様、この度はご家族でお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
私達のガイドにご満足いただけたようでとても嬉しく思います。水中写真も無事にダウンロードしていただけて良かったです。
数あるツアーの中から私達のツアーを選んでお越しいただきましたので、せめて皆さんの水中写真ぐらいはと思い始めたサービスです。喜んでいただけて何よりです!
是非またハワイにお越しの際にはご家族様でリピートしてくださいね。いつでもお持ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
Did you go after Obon? It would have been better if there were no jellyfish. I was stung by a jellyfish, and the stinging sensation lasted for about an hour, but after that, I was fine. The pizza for lunch was delicious.
お盆過ぎに行ったのですか、クラゲいなければもっと良かった。クラゲに刺されてビリビリが1時間くらい続きましたがその後は大丈夫でした。お昼のピザは美味しかったです。
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your review.
It seems that there was a large jellyfish bloom this past week, and it must have been painful for you. I'm glad to hear it settled down after about an hour.
Please do come back for a rematch the next time you're in Hawaii. We look forward to welcoming you again. Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
40台おじさん様
ツアーにご参加及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
ここ1週間、クラゲが大量発生して、痛い思いをしてしまいましたね。1時間くらいで収まったとのこと、よかったです。
またハワイにお越しの際はぜひ、リベンジにいらしてください。
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
Since it was after the hurricane, the waves were still a bit rough, and it wasn't very enjoyable for families with small children. My 4-year-old got stung by a jellyfish.
As everyone mentioned, the pizza for lunch was large and very delicious.
I would like to try again.
ハリケーン後だったのでまだ少し波が荒く小さい子連れにはあまり楽しめませんでした。4歳の子どもがくらげにさされました。
お昼のピザは皆さんのおっしゃる通り大きくてとても美味しかったです。
またリベンジしたいです。
Dear Nango,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your review. We understand that you visited after the hurricane, and it was unfortunate that the waves were rough. Normally, Kailua has small waves and many calm days, so we hope you will come back for a chance to experience it again. We look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
南国様
ツアーにご参加及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
ハリケーンの後のお越しだったとのこと。波が荒い中でとても残念でした。
通常のカイルアは波が小さく、穏やかな日が多いので、是非、またリベンジでいらしてください。
お待ち致しております。ありがとうございました。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
I participated in this highly-rated snorkeling tour at Hanauma Bay, among several options available. I had some previous snorkeling experience, but I wanted to join a properly guided tour. Early in the morning, our guide Dan picked us up from the hotel and we headed to Hanauma Bay.
Initially, I wasn't planning to rent a wetsuit, but after receiving explanations about injury prevention and increased buoyancy, I decided to rent one. It was my first time wearing a wetsuit, and I highly recommend it! Hanauma Bay has deep areas, but we also swam in shallow rocky spots. If I hadn't worn the wetsuit, my legs might have been covered in cuts… (*^^*)
Guides Dan and Chieko took us to a spot with plenty of fish. I don't think we would have encountered so many fish on our own. Before I knew it, we had been swimming for nearly an hour, which was surprising! I think I'm going to become hooked on snorkeling.
Thank you, Dan and Chieko! I would love to join again!
ハナウマ湾シュノーケリングツアーはいくつかありましたが、高評価のこのツアーに参加しました。以前、ちょっとしたシュノーケルは体験済みでしたが、きちんとガイド付きのツアーに参加したくて…。早朝、ガイドのダンさんがホテルまでピックアップにきてくれて、ハナウマ湾まで向かいます。
ウェットスーツは当初レンタルする予定ではありませんでしたが、ケガ防止や浮きやすくなるなどの説明を受けてレンタルすることにしました。初めてウェットスーツを着用しましたが、これはおススメです!ハナウマ湾は深いところもありますが、岩場の浅瀬で岩ギリギリのところも泳ぎます。もし、ウェットスーツを着用してなかったら、足が傷だらけになっていたかも…(*^^*)
ガイドのダンさんとチエコさんがお魚がたくさんいるところまで連れて行ってくれます。自分たちだけのシュノーケルだとこんなにたくさんのお魚には出会えていなかったと思います。気が付いたら、1時間近く泳いでいて、びっくり!!シュノーケリングのとりこになりそうです。
ダンさん、チエコさん、ありがとうございました! また、参加したいです!!
Thank you, Mr. M-Tan, for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour with your partner. The wetsuits not only provide insulation but also protect your body from scrapes and increase buoyancy, allowing you to swim more safely. Hanauma Bay has plenty of fish in the shallow rocky areas, so we will focus on swimming around the rocks during the tour. Therefore, wearing a wetsuit is recommended even in summer to prevent injuries. I'm really glad you enjoyed snorkeling. Please consider repeating the tour when you come back to Hawaii! Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
エムタン様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお二人でお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
ウェットスーツは保温だけではなく、体をすり傷などから守ったり、浮力が増すことでより安心して泳いで頂けるんです。
ハナウマ湾は浅瀬の岩場の所にお魚達がいっぱいいるので、ツアーでは岩場を中心に泳いで行きます。ですからケガ防止のためには夏でもウェットスーツはオススメなんですよ。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!
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
Fantastic and energetic staff. Customer service was wonderful. Saw many Dolphin immediately. The guides in the water during the snorkeling time. Water was a little choppy and several customers were sick. Can’t do one thing about that, however, there needs to be another water cooler on the main level and one on the top level. Hydration is a must in these situations and water needs to be readily available for these people. Also, bigger cups. Lastly, during the swim on your own time, we saw a bunch of fish, but the wind was blowing the boat away from the swimmers and it was difficult to catch up. I would suggest a long rope line in the water with a orange float on the end that people can swim to when the boat is blowing away from the swimmers. Quick lunch a was good and well planned. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend this tour!!!
I participated with my first-grade daughter and my family of three. Since it was my daughter's first time snorkeling, I was a bit anxious, but I felt reassured seeing a wide range of ages participating, from young to old.
We practiced snorkeling at a shallow sandbar, and during the actual event, the location was deep enough to make even the parents anxious. However, we were not rushed and were able to enjoy snorkeling at our own pace. It seems that my daughter's first snorkeling experience became a fun memory, as she wrote about it in her summer vacation diary.
On the boat, Yukiko provided humorous explanations in Japanese, which made it enjoyable. Thank you for taking so many great photos at the sandbar!
P.S. The suspicious-looking old man who came to greet the bus at the dock seemed to be in charge of singing and narration? His deep voice added to the atmosphere of the tour. All the other staff were also kind, which was great.
小学1年の娘と家族3人で参加しました。娘がシュノーケリングは初めてだったので不安でしたが、老若男女の幅広い世代が参加していて安心しました。
浅いサンドバーで、シュノーケリングの練習をして、本番では親も不安になる程深い場所でしたが、急かされることもなく、自分たちのペースでシュノーケリングを楽しめました。娘も初めてのシュノーケリングが楽しい思い出になったようで、夏休みの宿題の絵日記に書いていました。
ボート内ではゆきこさんが日本語でユーモアたっぷりの説明をしてくれて楽しかったです。またサンドバーでも映える写真をたくさん撮ってくださりありがとうございました!
P.S. 船着場でバスを出迎えに来る怪しげな風貌の老人は、歌・ナレーション要因? 渋い声でツアーの雰囲気を盛り上げます。他のスタッフも皆親切で良かったです。
Absolutely the best experience!!! Meeting dolphins in the ocean has been my dream for a long time, and it finally came true!! The coordinator and staff during the experience were very kind, and thanks to the local staff who supported me even though I can't swim, I was able to enjoy the experience without any fear. I got to see dolphins, sea turtles, and many fish up close☆ Not only did I have fun, but I also learned about the current pollution situation in the ocean and how it affects marine life. I am filled with gratitude! Thank you so much☆
とにかく最高の一言!!!海でイルカに会うのがずっと夢だったのですが、叶いました!!体験をする際のコーディネーター、スタッフの方の対応がとても親切で、泳げない私でも現地のスタッフの方がしっかりサポートしてくださったおかげで、怖い思いを一切する事なく、イルカもウミガメもたくさんのお魚も、とても近くで見れました☆ただ楽しく体験できただけでなく、今の海の汚染状況のせいで海の生き物達が苦しんでいるということも、改めて学ばせてくれました。感謝でいっぱいです!本当にありがとうございました☆
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School.
It makes us think about what we can do to protect this beautiful ocean!
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to seeing you.
MAHALO!
ALOHA !
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
この綺麗な海を守るためにも、私たちができること見直そうと思わせてくれますよね!
またハワイへお越しの際はぜひご参加ください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO!
It was my first time snorkeling, and I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind thanks to the Japanese guide!
You can leave your belongings locked up on the beach, so it's safe. (That said, it's better to avoid bringing large sums of money or anything that would be a problem if stolen...)
You can also take photos with a GoPro.
We had a lot of blurry pictures, so that was a bit disappointing...
初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、日本語ガイドで安心して楽しめました!
荷物も鍵をかけて、ビーチに置くので、安心です。(とはいえ大金とか、盗難でこまるものはやめた方が良いですが…)
GoProで写真も撮っていただけます。
私たちはピンぼけとかが多かったので、それだけ残念でした…
Dear Takemoto, thank you for joining our tour. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your first snorkeling experience.
Underwater photography is indeed challenging. Both the fish and people are moving, and the colors change depending on the position of the sun. Even with daily practice, underwater photography is truly deep and difficult.
We hope you will join us again on another tour when you come back to Hawaii. We are always here to welcome you.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
takemoto様、この度は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た様で、私たちも嬉しく思います。
水中写真は難しいですね。お魚も人物も動きますし、太陽の位置によって色の出方も変わります。毎日撮っていても本当に水中写真は奥が深く難しいです。
またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーにリピートで来ていただけたらと思っております。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!!
We had a blast with the tour on the Waikiki water with two kids. The location we visited had little crowds so we can have all the ocean to ourselves! Both of my kids were the first time snorkeling. Their friendly staff made sure their live vests are secured and helped them into the water. There were a lot of beautiful fishes o look at. Did not see turtles, but that's OK since we would be visiting the Turtle beach at the north shore later. Overall, we are very satisfied with the activities and services they provide.
I was taken care of three years ago as well. I was moved to see that some of the staff members I had met before remembered me. My daughter, who participated previously, was 7 years old and scared to swim in the deep sea, so my wife stayed close to her, and I couldn't see much, which made me want to try again. This time, my daughter is now 10 years old and happily went into the sea, where she was able to see dolphins and honu (sea turtles) clearly.
On the boat, all the staff members were very kind and cheerful, making the time pass quickly. However, one thing I found disappointing was that they introduced a new two-story boat that can accommodate about 70 people. Because of this, there was less opportunity for conversation with the staff, and when swimming to see the dolphins and honu, there were too many people, leading to frequent collisions among guests, which was unfortunate.
3年前にもお世話になりました。
スタッフは以前お世話になった方もおられ、しかも私の事を覚えてくれていたことには感動しました。以前参加した娘は7歳で深い海で泳ぐのが怖いと海に入れず、妻が付きっ切りとなりあまり見れなくてリベンジしました。今回は娘も10歳となり平気で海にはいりイルカとホヌをしっかり見れたと喜んでおりました。
船上でもスタッフの皆さんがとても親切で明るく盛り上げて頂き、あっと言う間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。 ただ一つ残念に思ったのは新型の船を導入し2階建ての船となっており70名ほど乗れるそうですが、その分スタッフとの会話も減りイルカやホヌを見に泳ぐときも人が多すぎて密集し、お客さん同士がぶつかることが多々あり残念と感じました。
I participated with my son.
Since there was a Japanese guide, my son was able to join with peace of mind.
They provide guidance on the appropriate course based on the sea conditions, which is reassuring.
I would like to use this service again next time.
息子と一緒の参加でした。
日本語のガイドなので、息子も安心して参加できました。
海の状況によって適切なコースを案内してもらえるので、安心です。
次回もまた利用したいです。
Dear Sato, thank you for joining the tour with your son. Our instructors observe the tides, wave conditions, and currents while you swim in Hanauma Bay to guide you to the best spots at that time. If you come again, it may be a different course from this time. We hope you can repeat the experience, either just the two of you or with your whole family. We look forward to seeing you again at Hanauma Bay. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
sato様、この度は息子さんとお二人でツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。
私たちインストラクターは皆様がハナウマ湾を泳ぐ時の潮の満ち引き、波の状態、流れなど見て、その時のベストスポットをご案内させていただいております。
次回もお越しいただけましたら、今回とは違うコースかもしれません。またお二人で、もしくはご家族皆様でリピートしていただけたらと願っております。
またハナウマ湾でお会いできるのをお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
We had the great opportunity of taking this dream tour about a mile north of the Waikiki beach where the water is much more clear than the crowded Waikiki shore. We did snorkeling, kayak, paddleboard, water slide, and whole nine yards! The water is a little rough that day, but we still had so much fun! The staff were friendly and very helpful and encourage us to try different activities. Kevin, one of the staff was very helpful to get us all buckled up in lifevests, gear up for water activities. Thank you!
There were few dolphins. Even when I could see them, they were quite deep down (or far away), and I was busy chasing after the dolphins that kept getting further away. I had imagined a scene where I could swim relaxed in parallel among a large group of dolphins. I was disappointed because there were no corals and the visibility wasn't that great. However, the staff's response was wonderful.
イルカが少なかった
見れてもかなり底の方(OR離れている)で、どんどん離れていくイルカを追いかけるので忙しく。。
沢山のイルカの群れの中、並列でリラックスして泳ぐようなイメージだったので・・
サンゴも無い場所で透明度もそこまで高くなかったでがっかりした。
ただメンバーの方の対応は素晴らしかったです
Aloha! Hiro,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin University. Since it is a tour with wild dolphins in the great ocean of nature, the conditions change every day, but we are glad to hear that you enjoyed it with our staff. Please join us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Mahalo!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA ! HIROさま
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
野生のイルカ・大自然の海でのツアーですので、毎日条件は変わってしまいますが、
スタッフとお楽しみ頂けたようで幸いです。
またハワイへお越しの際は、ぜひご参加ください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO !
イルカオフィス
It was a tour with a significant element of luck, but I was able to swim safely. It became a very good memory. It's a shame it was far away.
運要素が大きいツアーでしたが、無事泳ぐことができました。とてもよい思い出になりました。遠いのが残念でした。
ALOHA! Ryo-sama
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin University.
Since it will be a tour with wild dolphins in the natural ocean, the conditions will vary each day.
I believe it will be a tour where you can truly feel the great outdoors.
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA! りょうさま
この度はイルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
野生のイルカ・大自然の海でのツアーとなりますので、毎日ちがう条件でのツアーになります。
大自然を感じることのできるツアーであるかと思います。
またハワイへお越しの際はご参加ください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO !
イルカオフィス
This was the highlight of our family trip! Our 1 year old had a blast! The boat didn’t give me sea sickness so that’s a plus! They serve one of the best burgers I’ve had and they serve alcohol! From captain to the guy that was talking about safety and all the cool info he knew to the guy with the guitar... it was such a great experience! Will definitely come back when we come back to the island. Don’t hesitate and book your tickets! It’s worth every dollar!
After being picked up at the hotel early in the morning, we received a tour briefing from the tour photographer and driver until we headed to the bus. There were quite a few participants that day, so the group was split into two buses. On the boat, there were some very energetic guides, just as mentioned in the reviews, who kept us entertained throughout the trip. Unfortunately, we only saw dolphins once. There were so many people that it was a struggle to swim with the guides. I felt that I would like to participate when there are fewer people. However, it wasn't that we didn't see anything at all; I was really happy when I saw a dolphin swim right underneath me. The snorkeling didn't feature the colorful fish that you often see in pictures, and I didn't encounter any sea turtles, but it was my first time swimming surrounded by so many fish, and I really enjoyed it. I felt a bit seasick towards the end and wasn't feeling well, but I was able to enjoy the slide and cheeseburgers. It seemed that there were so many people that activities like stand-up paddleboarding weren't mentioned at all, and only the slide was available. If you want to do those activities, it might be a good idea to communicate that clearly to the guides. It felt like the time went by very quickly, but personally, I was at my physical limit, so I was satisfied with that. However, I thought it would be nice if there were tours that allowed for a more leisurely pace with breaks to enjoy the ocean.
早朝ホテルでピックアップされた後、バスで向かうまで、ツアーのフォトグラファーと運転手さんからツアーの説明を受けました。この日は参加者がかなり多く、バスが2台に別れているとのことでした。船には口コミにあったようにかなりハイテンションなガイドさんたちがいて、終始楽しませてくれました。イルカは残念ながら一度しか見られなかったです。人が多すぎてガイドさんと一緒に泳ぐのも必死でした。もう少し人数が少ない時に参加したいと感じました。それでも全く見れないということもなく、イルカが自分の真下を通っていくのを見れた時は本当に嬉しかったです。シュノーケリングはよく写真で見るようなカラフルな魚という感じではなかったし、ウミガメにも出会えなかったけれど、たくさんのお魚に囲まれて泳ぐのが初めてでとても楽しめました。少し船酔い気味で最後は気分が悪かったですが、スライダーやチーズバーガーも楽しむことができました。サップなどのアクティビティは人が多かったからなのか、全く案内されず、スライダーしか用意されていませんでした。やりたい場合はきちんとガイドさんにお伝えしておくと良いのかもしれません。かなりあっという間に感じましたが、個人的には体力的にあのくらいで限界だったので納得することができましたが、もっとゆっくり時間をかけて休憩も挟みながら海を楽しむことができるツアーがあってもよいのかなぁと思いました。
My 10 year old absolutely loved this excursion! Being face to face with the underwater life was amazing. Would highly suggest for families. When not underwater you have the option to snorkel and chill along the boat.
The boat was rocking a lot. Even I, who have never experienced seasickness before, felt nauseous, and my family vomited. The people sitting around us were also vomiting.
As soon as we got on the boat, the staff explained that if someone felt like they were going to vomit, they could use a bucket, which was available at their feet. It seems that vomiting is an expectation for the staff as well. People were continuously vomiting, and the staff efficiently handled the mess.
Additionally, there is a restroom on the boat, but it was clogged with other people's waste. Even though I needed to use the restroom, I felt sick looking at the toilet filled with others' waste and held it in.
Finally, we had cheeseburgers on the boat, but the patties were very tough and unappetizing; it was something you couldn't eat unless you were extremely hungry. After returning to the hotel in the afternoon, I continued to feel nauseous, and I spent the next day feeling unwell as well.
船が凄く揺れます。今まで船酔いしたことのない私も酔って気持ち悪かったですし、家族は嘔吐しました。周囲に座っていた人達も嘔吐していました。
船に乗ってすぐにスタッフの方が嘔吐しそうな時はバケツを持っていくとか、バケツは足元にあるとか説明していました。スタッフからしても嘔吐するのは前提なのでしょうね。皆さん次から次へと嘔吐していて、スタッフが手際よく嘔吐物の処理をしていました。
また、船にはトイレがありますけど、トイレは流れずに他人の大便が溜まっている状態でした。私は大便をしたくても他人の大便が多数溜まっている便器を見て気持ち悪くて我慢しました。
最後に、船の上でチーズバーガーを食べるのですけど、このハンバーグがとても固くてまずくて、よほど飢えていないと食べられるような物ではありませんでした。
お昼過ぎにホテルに戻ってからもずっと気持ち悪い状態が続き、翌日も体調が悪いまま過ごしました。
I participated with my 9-year-old child. Since I'm not good at snorkeling, I tried to lead my child to the guide, but it was really difficult and I got exhausted. In the end, during the first round, we only saw one dolphin far below, and during the second round, we didn't see anything at all. As for the sea turtles, I couldn't catch up with everyone, so we ended up not seeing a single one. This tour is not suitable for those who are not good at swimming. I would like to try again once my child becomes a better swimmer.
9歳の子連れで参加しました。シュノーケルが下手なため、子供の手を引いてガイドさんのところまで進もうとするのですが、全然無理でクタクタになりました。結局1回目は遥か下の方のイルカを一頭見ただけ、2回目は全く何も見れず。海亀についても、みんなに追いつけなかったので一匹も見れない結果に終わりました。泳ぎがが下手な方には不向きなツアーです。また子供が上手に泳げるようになったらリベンジしたいと思います。
ALOHA!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Junior High.
We would be delighted if you could join us again with your child for a rematch.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to it.
MAHALO!
Dolphin Office
ALOHA !
この度はイルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
また、リベンジでお子様とご一緒にご参加頂けましたら幸いです。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
MAHALO !
イルカオフィス
The crew was very attentive and accommodating. We saw dolphins 2 out of the 3 drops and it was just amazing! We highly recommend this excursion ;) Our group ranged from 13 yrs old to 34 and we all enjoyed ourselves
This was a great experience. I do not like the water and get motion sick very easily. However, I could not visit Hawaii without giving snorkeling a try. Dan showed the kids (10 & 12) what to do and gave us time to practice. Seeing how uncomfortable I was, Dan stayed with me and literally held my hand the whole time. I still felt sick by the end from the motion, but the rest of the family did awesome and really enjoyed the experience. Double Dramamine for me next time.
Hi Jenny, Double Dramamine is the ticket. You guys did great. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
All staffs are greatly professional and friendly.
We want to experience this excursion with your team.
Food is very delicious as well.
Appreciate your kind guide and support us !
Sincerely,
Jin
Aloha Jin,
That's awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such positive feedback for us with a great picture too! We really appreciate that. It was our pleasure to have you join us for a kayak and snorkel adventure, and we hope to see you again soon! Mahalo nui loa!
From August 3rd (Saturday) to August 15th (Thursday), we came to Hawaii for the first time in three years for a family trip, planning to stay for a week on Oahu and five days on the Big Island. I had always wanted to try snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, and with my daughter now in the second grade, we decided to go ahead after referencing many experiences on Veltra.
I was concerned about the impact of the typhoon until the day before, but on the day of the tour, August 5th (Monday), it was clear and we were able to go snorkeling.
Dan came to pick us up at the Hilton Hawaiian Village where he was staying, and he shared stories about snorkeling and other topics during the ride, which made for a fun travel reference. We arrived at the Hanauma Bay parking lot around 7:40, and there were already many cars parked. After meeting up with another tour participant's car, we had a total of nine people for snorkeling. The group consisted of our three family members, two students and their parents, and a couple, making a total of nine.
Once we arrived at Hanauma Bay, Dan's wife, Chieko, carefully explained the features of Hanauma Bay, snorkeling, and the preparations, which made us feel secure about trying it. My daughter, being the youngest at second grade, made me a bit worried at first, but Chieko supported her throughout, and she became the best at snorkeling in our family, beaming with joy saying, "I had fun!"
At 8 AM, the seawater temperature was still a bit cold, and although we hadn't signed up for wetsuits, after hearing Chieko's advice, we decided to wear them. It was great that they had prepared enough for everyone and ensured safety while snorkeling.
The conditions at Hanauma Bay had some waves, so we experienced being pushed back while swimming and also moving forward with the current. At first, I was focused on getting used to the breathing technique for snorkeling and using fins for the first time, but soon I started to see fish and wanted to see them better.
My daughter held hands with Chieko and swam while relaxed, which reassured me. I enjoyed snorkeling while holding hands with my wife. At one point, Chieko spotted a turtle, and we were lucky to see it up close, about three meters away!
Even with just about an hour of snorkeling, it felt long underwater, which was a new sensation for me. Everyone who participated in the tour seemed to have a great time, and it became a wonderful memory from this trip.
Thank you so much, Dan and Chieko. I would love to participate again when we come back to Oahu! (●^o^●)
8月3日(土)~8月15日(木)まで、家族旅行で、オアフ島に1週間とハワイ島に5日間の宿泊予定でハワイに3年ぶりにやってきました。ハナウマ湾で、シュノーケリングをいつかはしてみたいと思っていたので、娘が小学2年生になったのを機に、ベルトラさんで多くの体験談を参考にさせていただき決めていきました。
前日まで台風の影響はどうだろうかと気にかけていましたが、ツアー当日の8月5日(月)は快晴で、シュノーケリングを行うことができました。
ダンさんが滞在している、ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジまで迎えに来てくれて、車内でもシュノーケリングのことやそれ以外のお話もしてくれて、楽しく旅行の参考にもなりました。
ハナウマ湾の駐車場は7:40くらいに到着して、すでにたくさんの車が停まっていました。もう一台のツアー参加者さんの車と合流して、私たちは9名でシュノーケリングを行っていきました。ツアー参加者の構成は我が家の3人と、学生のお子様2人とご両親の4人家族の方、カップルの方達が1組で合計9人でした。
ハナウマ湾に到着してからは、ダンさんの奥様のチエコさんが、ハナウマ湾の特徴や、シュノーケリングのこと、準備を詳しく丁寧に伝えてくれたので、安心してトライしていくこともできました。小学2年生の娘が最年少で、最初はできるかなと半分心配していましたが、チエコ先生が終始サポートをしてくださり、我が家の中では一番上手にシュノーケリングができるようになり、「楽しかったよ。」と満面の笑みでした。
朝8時はまだ海水の温度が冷えている方らしく、我が家はスウェットスーツまでは申し込んでいませんでしたが、チエコ先生の話を聞いて、着用することにして参加することにしました。人数分準備してあることや、安全にシュノーケリングができることを配慮されていることも良かったです。
ハナウマ湾の状態は波が少しある方でしたので、泳いでも少し戻されていったり、反対に流れとともに進んだりするような感じで潜っていきました。最初はシュノーケリングの呼吸のしかたになれること、フィンを初めて使ったので、動かすことに夢中でしたが、そのうちお魚たちが見えてくるようになり、もっとよく見たいと思えるようになってきました♬
娘はチエコ先生と手をつなぎ、力を抜いて泳ぎながら海中を見れていたので、安心しました。私は妻と一緒に手をつないでシュノーケリングを楽しみました。途中チエコ先生がカメがいることを発見して、3メートルくらいの距離でまじかに見ることができたこともラッキーでした♪
1時間くらいのシュノーケリングの時間でも、海の中では長く感じたことも初めての感覚でした。一緒にツアーに参加されていた皆さんも楽しかったようで、今回の旅の中で、良い想い出になってくれましたよ。
ダンさん・チエコさん本当にありがとうございました。またオアフ島に来た際には、再び参加させていただきたいと思っています(●^o^●)
Dear Yuki, thank you for bringing your family to the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. Although there were some waves due to the hurricane's impact, your 7-year-old daughter did very well! I believe the waves helped bring the sea turtles closer for us to see. It was great to see them up close.
We would be thrilled if you could join us again on your next trip to Hawaii. We look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
YUKI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いただき、ありがとうございます。ハリケーンの影響で少し波ありではありましたが、7歳の娘さんもとても上手に出来ていましたね!この波のお陰でウミガメさんもインサイドに入ってきてくれたのだと思います。近くで見れて良かったですね。
是非またハワイにお越しの際にはリピートしていただければ嬉しいです。またお会いできるのをお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
I participated for the first time with my daughter in third grade, my son in second year of junior high, my 79-year-old father, my 74-year-old mother, and myself, a total of five people. I was worried about my mother, who has trouble walking, but we were able to enjoy the sandbar without any issues. My mother watched the snorkeling from the boat, but there were others who were also observing the snorkeling, and the atmosphere allowed everyone to participate freely according to their own condition, which was great.
The day before, a hurricane was approaching, and I was concerned about the weather, but during the tour until around 2:30 PM, we were able to enjoy the blue sky and the emerald green sea!
The female leader of the tour was excellent; her explanations were enjoyable, bright, and efficient, and the other staff members were very kind, making it a highly favorable tour. My son was impressed by the surprisingly delicious hamburgers.
We even encountered a sea turtle during the boat ride, and while snorkeling at the coral reef, we found a large sea turtle sleeping in a cave-like area, which made my daughter very happy.
It was also helpful that the bus departed from near the hotel. I had prepared marine shoes, but it turned out I didn't need to wear them. According to the staff, sometimes small sand can get in and actually be painful, so I think it's fine to prepare them and choose whether to wear them on-site.
It was a very enjoyable tour, and I'm glad we went.
小3の娘、中2の息子、79歳の父、74歳の母と私の5人で初参加しました。足の悪い母が心配でしたが、サンドバーは問題なく楽しめました。母はシュノーケリングは船から見ていましたが、ほかにもシュノーケリングを見学している人もいて、自分の状態で自由に参加できる雰囲気がよかったです。
前日からハリケーンが近づいていて、天気が心配でしたが、午後2時半ごろまでのツアー中は持ち、青い空、エメラルドグリーンの海を楽しめました!
女性の責任者の方のしきりがとても良く、説明も楽しく、明るく手際よく、ほかのスタッフの方々もとても親切で、好感度の高いツアーでした。
息子は、思った以上にちゃんとした美味しいハンバーガーに感動していました。
船の移動中にウミガメにも会えて、サンゴ礁でのシュノーケリングでは、洞窟のような中で眠る大きなウミガメも見つけ、娘も大喜びでした。
ホテルの近くからのバスの発車も助かりました。
マリンシューズを用意してましたが、履かなくて大丈夫でした。スタッフの方によると、小さな砂が入り込んでかえって痛いこともある、とのことでした。準備しておいて現場で履く履かないは選ぶ、でいいかと思います。
とても楽しいツアーで、行けて良かったです。
I probably never leave reviews but Dan's hospitality and wonderful experience makes first time snorkelers so easy anf fun!
Snorkeling was amazing as I got to see dolphins and turtles! The light snacks were delicious, and I had a great time swaying on the boat while enjoying the views of the mountains and the sea. However, when I sat in the very back seat of the bus on the way there, a huge amount of water dripped down from above and I got soaked. The instructors were very cheerful and fun, which was really great!!!
イルカもカメも見れてシュノーケリングは最高でした^_^軽食も美味しくて、山や海などの景色を見ながら船に揺られてとても良い時間を過ごせました。ですが、行きのバスで1番後ろの席に座った際すごい量の水が上から垂れてきてビチョビチョになりました。インストラクターの方々はとても明るく愉快で本当に良かったです!!!
Thank you for participating.
We will strive to manage and improve the bus services.
ご参加ありがとうございました。
バスの管理、改善につとめさせていただきます。