Reviewed by: みみん
The water temperature was lower than I imagined, and the waves were quite strong, which took a toll on my stamina. I think it would be tough without a veteran guide leading the way. My child (elementary school student) started shivering from the cold, so we both decided to retire early, but my husband was able to see the turtles. Our child loves the ocean and pools and usually doesn't want to get out, so it must have been really tough for them. It was indeed cold and challenging even for adults. The swimming speed was fast, making it hard to keep up. Other children participated as well, but all of them ended up retiring. I think it's better to schedule activities for children or elderly participants during warmer water temperature periods. However, we were able to see many large fish in the ocean, and the transportation and entry process was smooth with no waiting. Those not on the tour had to stand in a long line to buy tickets. I would like to try again during a time when the water temperature is higher.
想像した以上に水温が低く波が強めで、体力を使いました。やはり、ベテランガイドさんに先導してもらわないと厳しいと思います。
子供(小学生)が寒がり震えだしたので、私と2人で途中リタイアでしたが、主人はカメを見ることが出来ました。うちの子は海、プール大好きで、なかなか上がってこないような子なので、よっぽど辛かったようです。確かに大人でも寒くて大変でした。
泳ぐスピードも早くてついていくのも大変です。
子どもはうちの子以外にも参加していましたが、全員リタイアでした。
お子様や年配の方が参加する場合は水温が高い時期にした方が良いかと思います。
しかし、海の中では大きな魚も沢山見られましたし、
送迎から入場までスムーズで待つことも無かったです。ツアー以外の方はチケットを買うのにかなり長い行列に並んでいました。
水温が高い時期に再チャレンジしたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/28 |
Reviewed by: そぎちゃんと営業マン夫婦
I signed up for this tour because I wanted to swim with dolphins. On the day of the tour, I was a bit groggy from waking up early, but Juli, our guide, was there to lead us!
Despite it being early in the morning, she was so talkative! I worried if I could keep up, but as I listened to Juli, I gradually got to know her personality. Her love for dolphins and her desire to have a fun tour drew us in as well.
On the day, we miraculously encountered a ton of dolphins, and we even saw three turtles! It made us feel so happy.
We both work and have tiring days, but this tour made us think that we should try to enjoy everything.
When we reminisced about our honeymoon and reflected on what was fun, we both said...
"The dolphin tour!"
イルカと一緒に泳いでみたいとこのツアーを申し込みしました
朝早く頭はボケボケ当日はジュリさんがスタッフとして案内して
くれました!
早朝にも関わらず まあ~しゃべること 笑
付いて行けるかな?と心配になりましたがジュリさんの話を
聞いてれば段々人柄がわかってきます
イルカを愛する気持ちと楽しくツアーをしたい想い
私たち夫婦も惹き込まれていきました
当日たーーくさんのイルカに奇跡的に会えて
カメさんもトリプルで♡
とても幸せな気持ちになりました
夫婦共働きで疲れた毎日でしたがなにごとも楽しく頑張ろう
そう思えたツアーでした
ハネムーンの思い出を二人で話して何が楽しかった?と振り返ったとき
二人とも…
『イルカのツアー!』でした♡
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
Reviewed by: 体験者
On the way there, the driver provided a tour guide in English. It's not a big deal, but I learned a lot of things I wouldn't have known if I had been traveling by rental car. It was surprisingly good.
The crew consisted of three women and Captain Bob. One of them could speak Japanese, but even if you're worried about your English, it's not a problem. Everyone was friendly and fun.
The sandbar is just a shallow area offshore, so there's nothing particularly special, but you can practice snorkeling or play beach volleyball. I thought about walking to the end, but there were larger stones (pieces of coral) along the way, and it hurt my feet without sandals. It was also too wide to reach the end.
Next was turtle watching. This time, there were few turtles. However, there were a lot of mantas that came very close to the boat.
While snorkeling, there was a large turtle right nearby. After taking a ton of photos, I circled around the coral reef that spans about 1 km. When I returned to the boat to take a break, I spotted a shark. It seemed to be sleeping, so I dove down and got about a meter close to it.
There were many unexpected discoveries, and it was incredibly fun.
行きのバスではドライバーが英語で観光案内してくれる。大した話ではないがレンタカーで移動していたら知りえないことがいろいろ聞けた。意外とよかった。
船員は女性3名+キャプテンBOB。日本語ができる方は1名だが英語が心配な方でも問題ない。皆さん気さくで楽しい。
サンドバーは沖合の浅瀬というだけで特段何もないが、シュノーケルの練習やビーチ(?)バレーができる。端まで歩こうと思ったが、途中から大きめの石(サンゴのかけら)が多くなりサンダルがないと足が痛い。そもそも広すぎて端まで行けなかった。
次にタートルウォッチング。今回は亀は少なかった。しかし、マンタが大量にいて船のすぐ近くまで来てくれた。
シュノーケルでは、大きな亀がすぐ近くにいた。写真を撮りまくった後、周囲1Kmあるサンゴ礁をぐるりと一周。船に戻って休憩しよと思ったらサメを発見。寝ているようだったので素潜りで1mぐらいまで近づいてみた。
想定外の発見がいろいろあってめちゃくちゃ楽しかった。
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| Packages: | 【無料特典付き!】BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
Reviewed by: 気持ちは19才
The sandbar's low tide timing was perfect... but the weather was overcast.
I had a 20-minute snorkeling session and got to see a lot of turtles.
Above, there was a large school of saury, and below, I spotted an eel!
It was a good decision to bring marine boots instead of going barefoot on the sandbar.
If I had enough space in my bag, I might have brought short fins for snorkeling.
I hope the weather is fantastic next time!
サンドバー 干潮時間ばっちり・・・ただ鉛色のお空の天気が・・
20分のシュノーケリングでしたが、たくさんのカメさんにお会いできました。
上にはサヨリの大群が観られましたし、下にはウツボ発見!
サンドバーには裸足でなくマリンブーツ持参で正解。
シュノーケルは荷物に余裕があれば短いフィンでも持ってくればよかったかなぁ。
次回は天気が最高です・よ・う・に。
Aloha! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed snorkeling. It sounds like you even encountered an eel!
By the way, I sincerely apologize, but we do not allow the use of fins. This is to prevent any accidental kicking of other guests while being mesmerized by the beautiful sea. Thank you for your understanding regarding safety. I hope you can enjoy your next visit under a wonderful blue sky. We look forward to seeing you again!
アロハ!シュノーケルとっても楽しんで頂けたようで本当に良かったです。ウツボにも遭遇したんですねー。
ちなみに大変申し訳ないのですがフィンの使用はお断りしているんですよ。美しい海にみとれてしまい、誤って他のお客様をフィンで蹴ってしまう可能性がある為です。安全の為にご理解下さいね。次回はう〜んと素敵な青空のもとで楽しんで頂けますように。お待ちしてます。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/19 |
Reviewed by: 美奈子
Encountered dolphins and sea turtles in the beautiful ocean!
Waking up early was a bit of a challenge! But the cute and talkative guide taught us various things about Hawaii, which was educational.
I want to go to Hawaii again!
きれいな海でイルカ、ウミガメに遭遇!
朝早いのがチョット! でも、かわいくてよくしゃべるガイドさんが、ハワイのいろいろなことを教えてくれて勉強にもなった。
また、ハワイに行きたくなったよ。
Aloha Minako,
Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School.
I’m glad you enjoyed your time with Mr. Dolphin and that I could share information about Hawaii with you. Please do come and visit again when you’re in Hawaii!
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha 美奈子様
この度は私立イルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
イルカ先生との時間をお楽しみいただくのはもちろんのこと、ハワイのことについても
お伝えできてよかったです。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非、遊びに来てくださいね!
Mahalo
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: ハッビーライフ
I was picked up at the hotel, and although it started raining on the way, it stopped when we arrived. Then it rained again when we got on the boat, but it stopped once more. I was most concerned about the water level, but it was low, and we actually had a sandy beach! ❤
The staff were kind and friendly, taking photos with us and even acting as photographers, so we got a lot of great pictures. ✌
Right after that, we went snorkeling, and the staff provided very thorough instructions on putting on life jackets and masks, checking everything, and practicing to ensure that even first-timers could do it safely.
During snorkeling, the staff were always with us, making sure we didn't bump into the coral and showing us where the turtles were, so we could enjoy watching beautiful fish and turtles while feeling safe.
The BBQ on the boat was also very delicious, and we really had a great time and made wonderful memories.
Thank you so much to all the friendly staff. I definitely want to use this tour again when I visit Hawaii next time.
ホテルでピックアップしてもらい、行く途中に雨が降ってきたのに着いたらやみ、船に乗ったらまた雨が降ってきてまたやみ、という繰り返しでしたが、一番気にしていた水位も低くなんと砂浜でした❤
スタッフの人も優しく親切で一緒に写真を撮ったり、カメラマンになってくれたりでいい写真が沢山撮れました✌
その後すぐにシュノーケリングでしたが、ライフジャケットの装着からマスクの装着の説明、点検、練習と、初めての方でも事故の無いようにととても丁寧な対応でした。
シュノーケリングではスタッフの人が常に一緒で珊瑚に当たらないよう見ていてくれたり、カメの居場所を教えてくれたりと安心して綺麗な魚やカメを見ながらシュノーケリングできました。
また船上のBBQもとても美味しくてほんとにいい時間、いい思い出ができました。
フレンドリーなスタッフの皆さま、本当にありがとうございました。
また今度ハワイに行った時も是非利用したいツアーです。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. It’s clear from your message that you had a great time, and it brought a smile to our faces as well. We truly appreciate it. We are looking forward to the day we can meet with Happy Life again. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加ありがとうございした。
とっても楽しんで頂けた様子が文章からも伝わって来てこちらもついつい笑顔になってしまいました。こちらこそ本当にありがとうございます。
またハッピーライフ様にお会い出来る日を今から楽しみにお待ちしてます。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/18 |
Reviewed by: みーちゃん
The day after the wedding, eight family members from both sides (ages 21 to 65) participated. The weather was nice, and we enjoyed walking slowly along the sandbar together. We took a lot of photos, and the staff were kind and helpful, which we appreciated.
For snorkeling, we were told we would swim in a spot where our feet wouldn't touch the bottom for 20 minutes. Since both mothers from each family were not confident, I decided to stay back as well. However, we were able to rent a boat and snorkel in shallower areas, which was a lot of fun. We even got to swim with sea turtles in the shallow water! By the way, my 65-year-old father really enjoyed snorkeling too (laughs).
The BBQ lunch was buffet-style, and the meat was tastier than I expected! There were also desserts. The staff were attentive and asked if we wanted more juice, which made us very satisfied!
結婚式翌日、両家の家族8人(21~65歳)で参加しました。
天気もよく、サンドバーをゆっくりみんなで歩いて楽しかったです。写真もたくさん撮っていただいて、スタッフのみなさんも優しくてありがたかったです。
シュノーケリングは20分間足がつかない場所で泳ぐとのことで、両家の母親が自信がないと残ったので私も残ったのですが、ボートの貸し出しや浅い場所でのシュノーケリングをさせていただき、とても楽しかったです。浅いところでもしっかりウミガメと泳げました!ちなみに65歳の父はしっかりシュノーケリング楽しめたそうです₍笑₎
BBQランチはビュッフェスタイルですが、お肉が思ったよりおいしかったです!デザートもありました。ジュースのおかわりもスタッフの方が気を遣って聞いてくれたりして大満足でした!
Aloha! Congratulations on your wedding. Thank you very much for having everyone from both families participate.
You were able to swim with the sea turtles, huh? We look forward to the day we can meet again, along with the sea turtles.
アロハ!ご結婚おめでとうございます。両家の皆様でご参加頂き本当にありがとうございました。
ウミガメとも泳げたんですね。また皆様にお会い出来る日をウミガメとともにお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Tami & Jim
The crew were friendly and incredibly accommodating both on the boat and in the water. The guides were great at pointing out the sealife on the reef while we snorkeled. The sea turtles were everywhere! Wonderful trip and well worth the money.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
Reviewed by: jess
the staff was awesome, had a great time at the sandbar and snorkeling. this was such a unique experience.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Chiyoko
I traveled to Hawaii without deciding what to do and made reservations on-site. I booked the Segway and Kualoa Ranch by phone, but it was inconvenient without a local number. However, with Veltra, everything was done via email and in Japanese, which was super convenient...!!!
On Saturday morning, I wanted to go to the farmers' market featured in the manga "Chatterbox After Breakfast," so I reserved the afternoon barbecue lunch option.
Basically, wearing a swimsuit is fine. I wore a bikini-style swimsuit that looked almost like clothes, along with a cover-up and a T-shirt, and most people around me were dressed similarly.
Depending on the weather, the day I went was not great, and it was really cold. I passed by the morning group at the dock, and everyone looked cold, but aside from that, it was really good.
- The barbecue lunch was a buffet style on the boat, and surprisingly delicious.
- I encountered a sea turtle. It came close to the boat as if the captain was keeping it. It swam right next to us.
- The snorkeling was fun with high visibility.
- For those who want to try stand-up paddleboarding, it's available! I didn't do it, but I regretted not trying.
- Hot coffee and tea were also available.
- Photos can be downloaded from the web later.
They also lend wetsuits for free to those who want them. Onboard, they sell waterproof disposable cameras, beach shoes, rash guards, T-shirts, and anti-nausea bands. The prices aren't excessively high compared to the market, so it might be worth buying. They also offer rentals for waterproof digital cameras.
What I was glad I brought was a waterproof case for my phone. Depending on the time and season, the day I went had quite a bit of water, and there weren't any beautiful dry sandy beaches like in the guidebooks. The water level was consistently around chest to shoulder height. A regular phone would definitely get submerged.
I brought a regular-sized towel, but a slightly larger one or even a bath towel would have been better since it was cold.
I want to try again on a nice day!
ハワイで、なにをするかも決めずにバタバタと渡航して、現地から予約。セグウェイとかクアロアランチは電話予約したのですが、現地の番号がないと不便でしたが、ベルトラからだとオールEメール、オール日本語でめっちゃ便利....!!!
土曜、午前中は、漫画「おしゃべりは朝ごはんのあとで」のハワイ編でも紹介されていたファーマーズマーケットへ行きたかったので、午後のバーベキューランチ付きの方を予約。
基本的に水着を着てけばオーケー。わたしはビキニタイプのほぼ洋服みたいな水着に、はおりもの+Tシャツでいきましたが、周りもほとんど同じような感じです。
天候によりますが、わたしが行った日は天候に恵まれず、すごく寒かったです。。
船着場で午前便の人たちとすれ違ったのですが、皆さん寒そうでファンになりましたが、寒い、という以外はすごくよかったです。
-バーベキューランチは船上でビュッフェすたいるなんだけど、以外と美味しい。
-ウミガメ遭遇しました。キャプテンが飼ってるんじゃないかというくらい船に寄ってくる。リアルに横を泳ぐ。
-シュノーケルも透明度高くて楽しかった
-Supやりたい人は体験可能!これやらなかったんだけど、やればよかったと後悔。
-飲み物はホットのコーヒーとお茶もある
-写真は後日一枚、ウェブからダウンロード可能
ウェットスーツも希望者に無料で貸し出してくれます。
船上での販売物として、写ルンです(防水)、ビーチシューズ、ラッシュガード、Tシャツ、酔い止め防止バンドなどあります。相場より並外れて高いというほどではないので、購入してもいいかも。防水デジカメの貸し出しもあるそうです。
持って行ってよかったのは携帯の防水ケース。時間と時期によるのか、わたしが行った日はだいぶ水があって、ガイドブックに載ってるような干上がった美しい砂浜はなかったです。常に胸下から肩くらいまでの水位。普通の携帯なら確実に水没します。
タオルは普通サイズのタオルでいったんだけど、少し大きめか、いっそバスタオルがよかったかも。寒かったから。
天気いい時にリベンジしたい!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Thank you for the very detailed report! I hope it will be helpful for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you back, Chiyoko! With the sea turtles!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂いてありがとうございました。
とっても詳細なレポートありがとうございます!! 皆様に参考にして頂けると嬉しいです。Chiyoko様のリベンジ参加。ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます!!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/14 |
Reviewed by: ますたく
I participated with my daughter.
It had been raining until just before, but the water was clear, and we were able to see many beautiful fish.
The guide took us to several spots until we could see a sea turtle, and we finally saw one at the last spot.
The guide was very kind, and the family we were with was also nice, making our snorkeling experience enjoyable.
I'm grateful for all the photos you sent us.
Thank you very much.
娘と2人で参加しました。
直前まで雨が降っていましたが、海の中は透明度が高く、綺麗な魚をたくさん見ることができました。
ガイドさんはウミガメを見れるまでいくつもスポットを回ってくださり、最後のスポットでウミガメを見ることができました。
ガイドさんはとても親切でしたし、同行したご家族も良い方達で楽しくシュノーケリングができました。
写真もたくさん送って頂き感謝です。
ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: りとち
The Japanese guide and all the staff were very cheerful and made the experience enjoyable! However, the weather was bad with rain and wind, and it was very cold, so we couldn't see any beautiful scenery at all... Everyone was shivering... It made me want to go home early. There's nothing we can do about the weather, though. This is part of the nature experience. Towards the end, they served us warm drinks, which was a relief. To be honest, I wish they had served them a bit earlier.
日本のガイドさんもスタッフ皆さんも、とても明るく楽しく盛り上げてくれて良かっです!
しかし、天気が悪く雨と風でとても寒く、綺麗な景色も全く見れず…
みんなブルブルガクガク…
寒いから早く帰りたくなりました。
天気ばかりは、どうしようもないですね。
これも、自然体験。
最後の方に温かい飲み物を出してくれてホッとしました。もう少し早く出して欲しかったのが本音。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/14 |
Reviewed by: yu-yu
It was cloudy and a bit cold in the morning, but... I was really happy to meet the sea turtles, which I thought I wouldn't be able to see today. The kids were also very happy, and we got to see a lot of other fish as well, which was amazing. I want to try it again on a sunny day next time! (^o^)/
朝から曇っていて少し寒かったけど。。。。今日は見れないだろうと思っていたウミガメにも会えとても楽しかった
子供達もとても喜んでいました他の魚もたくさん見れて最高でした
今度は晴れた日にもう一度やってみたいと思いました(^o^)/
Dear Yu-yu, thank you for bringing your family of four on the tour. I'm sure your children were thrilled to meet the sea turtles. We would be delighted if you all could join us again. I hope the weather is clear next time! We are always here waiting for you. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
yu-yu様、この度はご家族4名様でツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
ウミガメに会えてきっとお子様たちは大興奮でしたね。是非是非また皆様でリピートしていただければ嬉しいです。
その時は快晴だといいですね!!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: | 2018/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/22 |
Reviewed by: ayu
Waikiki was in the rainy season, and on that day, it was pouring rain on and off. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, but my parents (in their 60s) and my 10-year-old child really enjoyed snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. The water temperature was low and a bit chilly, so we rented suits for $10 on the day. The guide, who also provided transportation, was very kind, and the three of us, being first-time snorkelers, were very pleased with the attentive service. I definitely recommend going with a guide!
I stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village and mistakenly misunderstood the meeting place until the day of the event, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. I was unsure of what to do, so I was grateful to receive a call on the day. I would like to try again when I travel next time, hopefully in clear weather!
ワイキキは雨季か伸びており、当日も土砂降りの雨が降ったり止んだり・・生憎のお天気でしたが、両親(60代)と10歳の子供はハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルをとても楽しめたようです(^^) 水温が低く肌寒かったので、当日10ドルでスーツをお借りして潜りました。送迎兼インストラクターの方がとても親切だったようで、シュノーケル初の3人は丁寧な対応にとても喜んでいました。皆さんにも是非ガイド付きをおススメします‼︎ 当方、ヒルトンHVに宿泊し当日まで集合場所を勘違いしており、大変ご迷惑をお掛けし申し訳ありませんでした。どうしていいかわからなかったので、当日連絡を頂けて助かりました。また渡航の際、快晴の時に再チャレンジしたいと思います‼︎
Dear Ayu, thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. The weather was a bit rainy at times, but the visibility in the water was great due to the low tide, making it beautiful. I hope you were able to see various types of fish. I appreciated you answering your phone during the pickup. I hope that next time you can come with your whole family, and if the sea conditions are good, I would love to guide you out to the outside area. I hope for clear skies then! I look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
Ayu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した。お天気は少し雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、海の中は引き潮のために透明度が良くて綺麗だったんですよ。いろんな種類のお魚を見ていただけたかと思います。ピックアップの時には携帯電話に出てくださって私も助かりました。是非次回はご家族皆様でお越しいただき、海の状態が良ければアウトサイドの方までご案内できればいいなあと思っています。その時には快晴だといいですね!!またお会いできるのを楽しみにお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Ananmomo
This snorkeling tour was awesome! We didn’t luck out on the weather, but the crew was amazing! They were so good with kids, and very relaxed! They were also so attentive to making the trip enjoyable for everyone - offering to take pictures, offering fish food, offering drinks, supporting those who didn’t want to snorkel or who were anxious without being pushy. I loved it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/09 |
Reviewed by: すがちゃん
I signed up for this tour despite a busy schedule. The meeting time wasn't too early in the morning, and I was able to make it without any issues after breakfast. The meeting place was also close to the hotel, so I didn't get lost, but it's important to note that there were other tour groups at the meeting spot. It takes just under an hour by bus to reach the boarding location.
There were many Japanese participants on the boat, and the guide was also Japanese, making for a friendly atmosphere. We arrived at the sandbar about 20 minutes after departure. This time, the water was only ankle-deep due to low tide, which was surprising to find such a shallow area offshore.
We spent about an hour at the sandbar, enjoying volleyball with the guide and local staff. We had lunch (hamburgers) prepared by the local staff and went turtle watching. From the boat, we were able to see about 3 to 5 turtles. After that, we snorkeled for about an hour. While it’s said that you can occasionally see turtles while snorkeling, we didn’t spot any this time. However, there were various fish swimming around, and time flew by quickly.
I think this is a cost-effective tour.
ハードな日程の中、このツアーに申し込みました。
集合時間は朝早くなく、朝食後でも問題なく間に合いました。
集合場所もホテルの近くで迷うことなく行けましたが、集合場所には他のツアーの人もいるので注意が必要です。
乗船場所まではバスで1時間弱で着きます。
船は日本人参加者が多く、ガイドさんも日本の方で、フレンドリーな方々でした。
サンドバーは出港後約20分ほどで到着します。今回は干潮時で足首ほどの水深でした。沖にこんな浅瀬の場所があることにはビックリです。
サンドバーで約1時間ほどいましたが、ガイドさんや現地スタッフとのバレーボールを楽しめました。
現地スタッフが作ってくれた昼ご飯(ハンバーガー)を食べ、ウミガメウォッチです。船上からですが、3~5匹ほど見ることができました。
その後は1時間ほどのシュノーケリングで、まれにウミガメを見ることができるそうですが、今回は見ることができませんでした。ただ、魚がいろいろと群がっており、あっという間に時間は過ぎていきました。
費用対効果の高いツアーだと思います。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/21 |
Reviewed by: みえこ
On this day, we were able to meet so many dolphins that even the photographers and guides were moved. It was a miraculous experience. Additionally, we could enjoy the unique scenery of the west side of Oahu, which offered a different flavor compared to the ocean tours on the east coast. I would love to participate again.
この日は、カメラマンやガイドも感動するほど、たくさんのイルカに会うことができました。奇跡の体験でした。
また、オアフ島の西側独特の景色を堪能できますので、東海岸での海のツアーとは違った味わいがありました。
また参加したいと思います。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the many wild dolphins and the scenery of the West Coast, which has been preserved just as it was in ancient Hawaii! We sincerely look forward to your next participation. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! たくさんの野生のイルカと、昔のハワイのまま残されている西海岸の風景をお楽しみいただけたようで何よりです! またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております、MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/17 |
Reviewed by: あばれるちゃん
There are other tours to the heavenly sea, but Captain Bruce's tour was great. We were able to encounter relatively shallow areas. It was difficult to find pictures that looked too stylish, but there was about knee-deep shallow water.
天国の海ツアーは他にもあるが、キャプテンブルースのツアーは良かった。比較的浅瀬のところに出くわすことができた。写真のようなオシャレすぎる絵は難しく膝上ぐらいの浅さはあった。
Aloha! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Please come back and visit us again. I hope next time you'll encounter the "too stylish" sandbar.
アロハ!ツアー良かったっておっしゃって頂いて本当に嬉しいです。
またぜひ遊びにいらして下さいね。次回は”オシャレすぎる”サンドバーに出会えますように。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン・スナック朝食付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/11 |
Reviewed by: FUJICO
I chose this tour because Captain Bruce's tour can take you to the shallowest spots, and although it was a bit pricey, I wanted to ensure a good experience. I checked the low tide times and made a reservation, but the water was up to my knees. I was disappointed. To reach the shallowest area, you have to wade through water up to your waist, so be prepared to get wet. It was unfortunate that the weather was bad and I couldn't see the views I was hoping for. That's just luck. I didn't want to get my face wet, so I skipped snorkeling, but I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding. I felt that 30,000 yen, including tips, was expensive.
キャプテンブルースさんのツアーが一番浅い場所まで行けるとのことなので、少し値は張りますが確実を狙いたくてこちらのツアーにしました。干潮の時間を調べて予約しましたが、膝下まで水がありました。がっかり。一番浅い所に行くまでに腰まで水に浸かりながら行くので、濡れる覚悟は必要ですね。天気が悪く思っていた景色が見れず残念でした。こればっかりは運ですね。顔を濡らしたくなかったのでシュノーケリングはパスしましたが、サップをさせて頂け楽しかったです。チップ込みで30000円は高く感じました。
Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour the other day. The sandbar is a mysterious space created by various natural conditions. Since it is an outdoor tour, it can be affected by the weather, but during such times, our staff is even more eager to ensure that you have a fun time. By the way, tips are appreciated only if you are satisfied with the service. We hope you will come back to visit the sandbar again to experience its different facets.
先日はキャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きまして本当にありがとうございました。
サンドバーは様々な自然条件が織りなす不思議な空間です。また屋外でのツアーのため天候によっても左右されますが、そんな時こそ出来るだけ楽しいお時間を楽しんで頂けるようスタッフがより張り切ってお客様をお迎えしております。ちなみにチップはあくまでもお客様がサービスにご満足頂いた時のみご検討頂ければ嬉しいです。ぜひまた機会があれば違った表情のサンドバーに会いにお越し頂ければと思います。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<2019年3月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/07 |
Reviewed by: ともみ
This was my first time signing up for a snorkeling tour as a beginner. True to its name, we were able to see sea turtles that we would never have encountered on our own and swim alongside them, which got both me and my child really excited. I’m not a strong swimmer and felt scared because of the depth, but Fumio held my hand and guided me, so I was able to enjoy it without any fear.
今回初めてシュノーケリング達人という事でツアー申し込みしました。
その名の通り自分達では絶対出会う事の出来ない海ガメを見られて間近で一緒に泳ぐ事ができて親子共々テンション上がりました。
私は泳ぎが苦手で水深もあり怖い気持ちもありましたがふみおさんが手を握って引っ張っていってくれたので恐怖心もなく楽しむ事が出来ました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/05 |
Reviewed by: yosh
I didn't check the local tide chart, and the shuttle bus got caught in an accident-related traffic jam, which caused us to arrive at the port a bit late. As a result, the tide wasn't as low as I had imagined for walking on the sandbar, and the sandbar was submerged up to my knees. I was a little disappointed because I wanted to explore the sandbar. It seems that if you want to get onto the sandbar, it's best to check the tide chart and make a reservation. That said, the BBQ hamburger was exquisite. So delicious. The homemade ketchup and mayo sauce combined with the hamburger were just perfect, and it was worth eating just that. My whole family, including my kids (one girl and one boy, both in elementary school), had double burgers with double patties. The weather was bad, but we saw three sea turtles, and snorkeling in the clear ocean was amazing. My kids and I had plenty of fun just snorkeling. If the weather had been good, it would have been perfect!
現地の潮位表を確認しなかったのに加え、送迎バスも事故渋滞にはまって港に到着するのが少し遅れたこともあって、イメージしたサンドバーで砂洲の上を歩くような潮位にはならず、砂洲は膝下に水没した状態でした。砂洲を散策したかったので少し残念。砂洲にあがりたければ潮位表を確認して予約するのが良いみたい。とは言え、BBQのハンバーガーは絶品。うまい。自分で作るケチャップとマヨのソースとハンバーグがばっちりgoodでこれだけでも食べる価値有り。子供ともども家族全員パテダブルのダブルバーガーにしてもらいました。天候が悪かったけどウミガメは3匹見られたし、透明度の高い海でのシュノーケリングは最高。子供(女×1、男×1、ともに小学生)ともどもシュノーケルだけでも充分楽しめました。天気が良かったら最高だったのにな~。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: タムタム
I highly recommend it. It's right by Waikiki Beach, so you can enjoy it without wasting time and be very satisfied! I was surprised to see about five sea turtles up close. This was my first time snorkeling like this, and I was really moved. We also saw whales spouting from a distance while sailing! Plus, it ends at 11:30 (but actually lasts a solid three hours), so you can do other things in the afternoon, which is fantastic. Snacks are all-you-can-eat!
すごくオススメです。ワイキキビーチからすぐの所なので時間が取られることなく大満足できます!
ウミガメさんも5匹くらい普通に見れて結構そばに寄ってくれてびっくりしました☆
こんなシュノーケリングは初めてで感動しました。
セーリングでクジラの潮吹く所も遠目ではありましたが見れました!
しかも11:30には終わるので(でも実際3時間ガッツリ)午後から別の事も出来て最高です♬*゚スナックは食べ放題です( ¨̮ )
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/08 |
Reviewed by: emi
I participated in the morning of April 6th. The weather in Honolulu was a bit iffy, but it was nice to see clear skies once we arrived. There were only four of us, including my husband and me, so we could swim at a leisurely pace.
The visibility was a bit questionable when the weather turned cloudy, but the colorful fish swimming around made the underwater scenery beautiful! Our guide helped us find a honu, and I was able to swim with one!
It was my first time snorkeling, but our guide, Fumio, was always attentive, which made me feel safe while swimming. I had so much fun that I wished I could swim longer!
There was also a large sea lion napping on the beach! The guide mentioned that you can only see them a few times a year, so we were very lucky. I'm really glad we chose this tour with an expert guide instead of just going on our own or a transfer-only tour!
4/6午前中に参加しました。ホノルルの天気が微妙だったけど現地についたら晴れて良かったです^ ^
参加者は私達夫婦の他にもう一組ご夫婦の4人だけだったのでゆったり泳げました。
透明度はお天気が途中から曇ったりして微妙でしたが色とりどりの魚が泳いでいたりして海の中はとても綺麗!ガイドさんがホヌを探してくれて一頭のホヌと泳ぐ事が出来ました!!
初めてのシュノーケリングでしたがガイドのfumioさんが常に気にかけてくれて安心して泳げました!
もっと泳いでいたいと思うくらい楽しかったです^ ^
また砂浜に大きなアシカがいてお昼寝中でした!ガイドさんによると年に数回しか見れないよ!と言っていたのでとてもラッキーでした
個人で行ったり送迎のみのツアーではなく、達人ガイド付きのこのツアーにして本当に良かったです!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/06 |
Reviewed by: ポパイ
We participated in this tour as a couple. The sight of many dolphins swimming in the sea was truly magical and moving. At the sea turtle spot, a turtle came right up to us, and we were so excited! We made sure not to touch it, so we carefully observed it instead. There were also many small fish, making it a truly satisfying tour. We will definitely join this tour again next time!
夫婦でこのツアーに参加しました。たくさんのイルカが海の中を泳ぐ姿は本当に幻想的で感動しました。ウミガメスポットでは目の前までウミガメが来てくれて大興奮!触ってはいけないので触れないよう気をつけながら観察しました。他にも小さな魚がたくさんいて本当に大満足のツアーでした。次も絶対このツアーに参加します!
Aloha Popeye,
Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School! How did you find the classes with Teacher Dolphin and Professor Turtle? We are very happy to hear from your comments and photos that you enjoyed your time.
The staff and crew are looking forward to the day we can see you again.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha ポパイ様
この度は私立イルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました!
イルカ先生やカメ大教授の授業はいかがでしたでしょうか?
コメントやお写真からお楽しみ頂けた様子が伝わり大変嬉しく思っております。
またポパイ様にお会いできる日をスタッフ・クルー一同楽しみにしております。
Mahalo
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/13 |
Reviewed by: フーフー
I was worried about the weather, but the forecast was wrong, and I had a very valuable experience. The guide was very kind and worked hard to find sea turtles, allowing us to see them up close.
Since my child was able to participate in the activities, we used this service for the first time, and it was great.
お天気が心配でしたが天気予報が外れてくれて、とても貴重な体験が出来ました。
ガイドさんもとても親切で海ガメを一生懸命探してくださったお陰で、海ガメを近くに見ることが出来ました。
子供がアクティビティに参加できるようになったので、初めて利用しましたがとても良かったです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ふうたろう
I was lucky to see dolphins, turtles, and many beautiful fish. The guide was also interesting, making it a wonderful time!
運良くイルカ カメ クジラ たくさんの綺麗なお魚を見ることが出来ました
ガイドさんもおもしろくて素敵な時間になりました♪
Aloha Futaro,
Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School. How was the class with Mr. Dolphin?
It seems you were lucky to meet the winter-exclusive whale as well! Please come visit Dolphin School again.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha ふうたろう様
この度は私立イルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
イルカ先生の授業いかがでしたでしょうか?
冬季限定のクジラにもお会いできたみたいで、ラッキーな1日でしたね!
また是非イルカの学校に遊びにきてくださいね。
Mahalo
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: CaliforniaFamily
Our guide was cheerful, efficient (this is important when getting novices into a wetsuit!), and informative. She asked us what we wanted to see, and when my daughter said turtles, she took us straight to two turtles after an introductory snorkel lesson. This was my second trip to Hawaii, and I was so glad I finally took a lesson. For the next week, I was able to finally relax, enjoy, and see a lot of interesting sea life. The snorkel at Haunama was spectacular also.
Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/23 |
Reviewed by: ねこたろう
I wasn't able to swim as well as I thought during my first snorkeling experience, but they taught me very kindly, and I was able to enjoy it.
Hanauma Bay was also very beautiful, and I am very satisfied.
The photos were really beautiful, and I took a lot of them. Since returning to Japan, I often reflect on the experience! Thank you very much.
はじめてのシュノーケルで、思ったよりも上手く泳げなかったのですが、とても優しく教えて下さり、楽しむ事ができました。
ハナウマ湾もとても素敵で、とても満足しています。
写真もとても綺麗で沢山とっていただいて、日本に帰ってきてからも、よく思い返してみています!ありがとうございました。
Dear Nekotaro, thank you for joining the tour with your partner. I'm very glad to hear that you both enjoyed it. On that day, there were seals napping on the sandy beach at Back Door Lagoon, the sea conditions were great, and we were lucky to see turtles multiple times. I hope you will consider repeating the experience when you come back to Hawaii. You'll be able to swim even more easily the second time around. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ねこたろう様、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。とても楽しんでいただけた様で嬉しく思います。この日はバックドアラグーンの砂浜にはアザラシがお昼寝をしていたり、海の状態も良く、亀も何度も見れてとてもラッキーな日でしたね。是非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と思います。2度目の時にはもっと楽に泳げますよ。
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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/05 |
Reviewed by: otan123
Since I was planning to go to the North Shore in the afternoon, I chose this plan without a shuttle service. I arrived by rental car, and although there was no bench at the meeting point "Deli," the local staff were accommodating, so it wasn't a problem. I was worried about whether the tour would proceed due to the rain in the morning, but we only experienced a delay in preparation because of the rain, and we departed 15 minutes later with two boats. Everyone was Japanese, and it seemed that many participants were those who had taken the shuttle from Waikiki. Perhaps there was a Japanese-speaking guide. Despite the rain getting stronger at times, I didn't feel seasick, and we were able to see both sea turtles and manta rays. The water at Sandbar was about knee-deep, but I was very satisfied that we could land there. I didn't have high expectations for snorkeling, but there were life jackets available, so it was completely fine even if you couldn't swim. There were about 40 people swimming in lines along the coral reef, and since the time was limited and we swam the same route back and forth, it was crowded. My child was more concerned about bumping into the feet of the person in front or hitting the coral rather than looking at the fish, so it might have been better to wait on the boat. The participants were obedient to the instructions of the two Japanese female staff members, but one was kind while the other couldn't hide her condescending attitude. At the very beginning, when assigning guests to the boats, it seemed they didn't grasp the number of people who weren't participating via the shuttle bus, or perhaps their Japanese was actually limited. They acted arrogantly as if there were customers boarding without permission after exceeding the boarding limit, and after a debate about what was said, one of them yelled in Japanese, "Isn't it enough to just apologize?!" and then continued to assert herself in English towards her busy colleague, treating us as if we were completely at fault, which made for a rather strange experience in Hawaii. If there were English speakers present, that behavior wouldn't have happened. However, I have great respect for the local staff who worked hard without showing any displeasure in the rain. It seems there are no showers at the port, so I think it's better to prepare to return in wet swimsuits with towels and warm clothing. You can leave your belongings on the boat, but since there are no waterproof bags, it's also good to prepare for that.
午後にノースショアへ行く予定だったので、送迎ナシでこのプランを選びました。レンタカーで到着し、集合場所の「Deli」のベンチはなかったですが、現地のスタッフが対応してくれて問題なかったです。朝から雨で催行されるのか不安でしたが、雨で準備が遅れただけで二船で15分後に出航しました。全員日本人で、ワイキキからの送迎による参加の方が多かったようです。もしかしたら日本語ガイド付きだったのかもしれません。ときおり強くなる雨の中、酔う事もなく、ウミガメもマンタも見られて、サンズバーは膝ぐらいでしたが、上陸出来て大満足です。シュノーケリングはあまり期待してなかったのですが、ライフジャケットがあり、泳げなくても全然大丈夫です。40人ぐらいでサンゴ礁に沿って数列で泳ぐ形でしたし、時間も限られ往復同じ経路を泳ぐため混みこみで、前の人の足があたるか、サンゴに足が当たるかに気をとられ、魚を見るよりそちらを気にして子供は怖がっていました。船で待っていても良かったかもしれません。参加者の皆さん、素直に二人いる日本人?女性スタッフの言うことに従っておられましたが、一人は親切、一人は上からな態度が隠せないスタッフでした。最初どちらの船に客を割り振るかの時点で、送迎バスで参加していない人の人数を把握していないのか、日本語が実は不自由なのか、乗船制限を超えて割り振った挙句、勝手に乗り込んでいる客がいるかのように横柄に振る舞い、言った言わないの水かけ論の後、謝ればいいんでしょ!と日本語でわめき、その後も忙しく準備している同僚に対し英語で自己主張し、こちらに全部非があって、完全に変な客扱い・発言で、ハワイに来て違った意味で興味深い体験でした。英語圏の人がいたらあの振る舞いはないでしょうね。でも雨の中嫌な顔一つ見せず頑張っていた現地スタッフの方たちの働きには頭が下がりました。港にはシャワーがない様子なので、タオルや防寒具など濡れた水着のまま帰る準備をしておいた方が良いと思います。荷物は船に残しておけますが、防水バッグ等はないのでそちらの準備もしておくと良いです。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Suja.
We enjoyed the snorkel tour so very much! Our tour guide was Dan and he was very methodical through the whole process of making us comfortable in water and a short lesson for the boys. They had a whale of time snorkeling the Hanauma bay! Thank you!
Hi guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again. Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/08 |
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Aloha!! Sogi-chan and Salesman Husband,
Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours on the Big Island that are not available on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! そぎちゃんと営業マン夫様
この度は私立イルカ中学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
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