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We’ve been on snorkeling cruises in the past (some out of Waianae Boat Harbor) but never with this company. We visit Hawaii often (my wife was born and raised in the islands) we view island activities with a critical eye. This was a super dolphin/snorkel trip. The cruise is on a smaller boat, which has the advantage of offering a smaller group of people, a more intimate experience, and a little more adventurous ride - I like all three. Staff on these boats are there to 1. Offer safety 2. Offer service and 3. Offer fun and adventure. The Dolphin’s and You staff were excellent on all counts. I’ve seen the “fun” part on other boats get a little smarmy, but the staff on this boat really did a great job of encouraging people to participate and enjoy themselves without being overly “slick” or pushy. They also had some talented people who shared music I found enjoyable.
I take my own pictures with underwater stills and video. The videographer/photographer on the trip did a super job and was kind enough to show me some great shots while still attending to everyone on board. I wish I could say that about all the snorkeling/watching tours we’ve been on.
Overall I’d say this was a really good trip - for anyone - experienced or novice. Tips: If you have motion sickness, or aren’t sure if you have motion sickness, take dramamine. Do it. Take sunscreen - Use it. If you’re not familiar with photography (above and below water) leave your gear at home. Experience the trip and allow the professional the ship provides offer you some of the best shots you’ll ever see - most likely better images than you can take yourself. Fooling with gear and worrying about taking pictures, will detract from the memories you can make just being in the water and seeing the amazing things the crew will show you.
There are lifetime memories you can take away from a half-day trip like this. It might *seem* pricey to some, but I assure you that it is worth every cent and you’ll be ready for more.
Aloha Bruce! Thank you so much for your sincere 5-Star review.
We so appreciate you taking the time to offer this genuine feedback and to provide tips for other guests. We agree with your suggestions on all counts! Coming from a guest who has been on many tours and a photographer, this review means a lot. We invite you to come and try out our waterfall hike tour Nature and You or our circle-island tour Island and You on one of your trips back to the island, as well!
Mahalo and A Hui Hou Kākou!
We participated as a couple. After arriving in Hawaii, we struggled with the time difference and contacted them to see if we could change our schedule from morning to afternoon. Fortunately, we were able to move it to the following afternoon. They were flexible and accommodating, which we greatly appreciated.
Upon meeting Chieko, whose reliable yet gentle demeanor put us at ease, we were able to express our concerns right away, and she was very considerate throughout. After joining Dan and a family from Seattle, we received excellent support and were able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind.
We were thrilled to see a honu and even downloaded photos from Facebook. I took motion sickness medication, but my husband ended up feeling seasick, and I apologize for any concern that caused. However, we had a wonderful time! Thank you!
夫婦で参加しました。
ハワイ到着後、時差に身体がなじめず、午前から午後へ変更できればと連絡したところ、翌日の午後へ変更いただくことができました。
ちょうど空きがあったとのことでしたが、柔軟に対応いただき、大変ありがたかったです。
チエコさんの頼もしくも優しい雰囲気に、お会いしてすぐ心配な点をお伝えすることができ、いろいろとお気遣いいただきました。
ダンさんと、シアトルからのファミリーと合流した後は、手厚いフォローでシュノーケリングを安心して楽しむことができました。
ホヌにも会えて、Facebookから写真もダウンロードできて、嬉しかったです。
酔い止めを飲んでいましたが、主人が波酔いしてしまい、ご心配をおかけしました。
でも、とても楽しめました!
ありがとうございます!
Dear TAKA, thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. From the moment we first met, I noticed that your husband seemed unwell, so I was wondering if you would be able to go snorkeling. Please do join us again next time when you are both feeling better. We are always here to welcome you. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
TAKA様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。最初にお会いした時からご主人様は具合がまだ悪いご様子でしたので、シュノーケリングができるのかしらと思っておりました。是非次回は体調が良い時にまたお二人でご参加くださいね。いつでもお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
I've participated in the afternoon tour several times, but it seemed like the water level was lower before... This time, while walking to the sandbar, the water level reached about my mother's chest (she's 152 cm tall)... It was a bit disappointing, but there were very friendly sea turtles swimming around the boat, and the lunch was delicious. The waves were a bit high this time, so it looked tough to swim back, so I didn't go snorkeling and instead swam with the sea turtles around the boat.
何回か午後のツアーに参加してますが、以前のほうが水位は低かったような・・・。今回はサンドバーにたどり着くまで歩いてる際、母(身長152cm)の胸あたりまで水位が・・・。ちょっと残念でしたが、ボートの周りにとてもフレンドリーなウミガメ泳いでいたし、ランチもおいしかったです。
今回波が高めで泳いで帰ってくるのがつらそうだったので私はシュノーケリングには行かず、ボートの周りでウミガメと泳いでました。
Aloha! It's a shame that the ocean conditions weren't perfect this time. It's a natural phenomenon, so it's quite difficult. Please do come back with your mother for a rematch and enjoy the heavenly sea!
アロハ!今回は海のコンディションがパーフェクトでなくて残念。自然現象なのでなかなか難しいですね。
ぜひ!またお母様とリベンジで天国の海に遊びにいらしてくださいね。
We gathered at the hotel entrance at 5:55 AM. Since it was June, which is typically a low season, there were about 20 participants, which the guide mentioned was about half the usual number. I felt that having a smaller group made the day more enjoyable.
We traveled by bus to the port (about an hour), and during that time, the guide's stories and videos were so interesting that there was no time to sleep. After waiting for about 15 minutes upon arrival at the port, we boarded the boat. The crew members were introduced, and we set off.
On this day, perhaps due to the strong winds, the waves were high, and the boat rocked quite a bit, causing a few people to feel unwell. About 20 minutes after departing, we had our first encounter with dolphins. We spotted a pod about 10 meters ahead, so we put on our goggles and fins and jumped in together. Unfortunately, during the first jump, the dolphins swam away, so we couldn't swim with them.
We returned to the boat and searched for another pod. About 15 minutes later, we found another group and jumped in again. This time, we successfully located the pod, and around 10 dolphins swam right beneath me. It was an unprecedented experience, and it felt truly moving to be swimming alongside them. We all shared our joy as we returned to the boat.
Next was snorkeling in search of sea turtles. After about a 20-minute boat ride, we jumped in at a spot where sea turtles are easy to find. Within just a few minutes, we spotted a turtle and observed it from a distance. After that, a professional photographer took various poses of us. We could purchase all the photos from the professional photographer on the way back (data for $60, USB for $65).
After returning to the boat, we had almost free time. We could eat the cheeseburgers made by the captain, snack on chips, do stand-up paddleboarding, or kayak. Most people chose to relax and eat on the boat.
Once everything was finished, we danced hula on the boat while heading back to the port. After arriving at the port, we took a short break before boarding the bus back to Waikiki. Most people were asleep on the bus.
The encounter rate with dolphins is said to be 90%, but we were fortunate to encounter them quickly, so I didn't feel the discomfort of the boat ride too much and was able to have a valuable experience.
5時55分にホテルの入り口に集合でした。
6月ということもあり、閑散期なのか、参加者は20名程度で、ガイドさん曰く、いつもの半分くらいの人数だったようです。1日を通じて少人数のほうが過ごしやすいと感じました。
みんなでバスで港へ移動(約1時間)し、その間もガイドさんのお話や映像が面白いので、寝る暇はありません。
港に着いてから15分くらい待機して、船に乗り込みます。クルーメンバーが紹介されて出発です。
この日は風が強いせいか波が高く、船はかなり揺れたので、体調が悪くなってしまうひとも2.3人いました。
船を出して20分くらいで1回目のイルカとの遭遇でした。10メートルくらい先にイルカの群れが見えたので、ゴーグルやフィンを付けてみんなで飛び込んで群れの方に向かいます。1回目の飛び込みではイルカの群れが逃げてしまったので、実際に一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。
船に戻って、また群れを探し、15分後くらいにまた群れを発見し飛び込みました。今度はうまく群れを見つけ、自分の泳ぐ真下を10頭くらいのイルカが泳いで通りました。今までにない体験で、ほんとに一緒に泳いでいるようで感動的な瞬間でした。みんなで喜びを分かち合いながら船に戻ります。
次はウミガメ探しのシュノーケリングです。20分くらい船で移動して、ウミガメの見つけやすいポイントでみんなで飛び込みます。飛び込んで、3分もしないうちにウミガメを見つけ、少し遠くから眺めます。その後、プロのカメラマンの方がいろいろなポーズで写真を撮ってくれます。プロのカメラマンの写真はは帰りに全て購入することができます。(データは60ドル、USBは65ドル)
みんなで船に戻った後はほぼ自由時間でした。船長が作るチーズバーガーを食べるもよし、チップスを食べるもよし、スタンディングパドルをするもよし、カヌーを漕ぐもよし、基本的には船上で食事をして休む人が多かったです。
すべてが終わって船でフラダンスを踊りながら港へ帰ります。
港へ着いてからは少し休憩してバスに乗り込み、ワイキキへ戻ります。バスの中では、ほとんどの方が眠っていました。
イルカとの遭遇率は90パーセントらしいですが、本当にすぐイルカとの遭遇できたので、船のつらさもそこまで感じずに、貴重な体験をすることができました。
Aloha Salt,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your half-day at Dolphin University.
We also offer a night manta tour on the Big Island. If you have the opportunity, we would love for you to join us.
The entire staff and crew look forward to seeing you again, Salt.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha ソルト様
この度は名門イルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
イルカ大学での半日、おもいっきりお楽しみ頂けましたでしょうか。
ハワイ島では夜のマンタツアーも行っております。
機会がございましたら是非ご参加お待ちしております。
それではスタッフ・クルー一同、ソルト様に再度お会いできる日を楽しみにしております。
Mahalo
イルカオフィス
The sandbar was not the completely sandy beach I imagined, but rather a beautiful shallow area that reaches about the knees of an adult. Even children could stand easily, and since there were no waves, they were able to practice swimming and seemed to be having a lot of fun. Tours that include lunch on the boat often don't offer great meals, but this tour provided freshly grilled hamburgers. There are also paid options for wine and beer, making it a tour that both adults and children can enjoy. I would love to repeat this experience next time.
サンドバーは想像とは違って完全な砂浜ではなく大人の膝下くらいの美しい浅瀬が広がる場所でした。子供でも足がつくうえに波がないので泳ぎの練習ができとても楽しそうにしていました。船上での昼食付きのツアーは大した食事がでない事が多いですがこちらのツアーでは焼きたてのハンバーガーが食べられます。有料ですがワインやビールもあり大人も子供も楽しめるツアーだと思います。また次回リピートしたいです。
It was written that pregnant women are welcome, so I participated! It was a bit cloudy and cold, so I was hesitant to go into the sea, but the guide encouraged me, and I went in for the last part! They took a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory! I was able to see a sea turtle, and the hamburger was delicious, so I'm glad I participated!
妊婦参加OKと書かれていたので、参加させていただきました!少し曇っていて寒かったので、海に入るのは迷っていましたが、ガイドの方に誘っていただき、最後の方だけ入りました!写真もたくさん撮っていただき、最高の思い出になりました!
ウミガメに会うこともできて、ハンバーガーもおいしくて、参加してよかったです!
From pick-up to drop-off, as well as during the bus ride, boat trip, and meals, everything was handled in Japanese. The guide was also an interesting person, so I was never bored. Of course, the ocean was fantastic, and I was able to get up close to sea turtles.
送り迎えから、バス、船、食事中まで、全て日本語で対応OKでした。
ガイドさんも面白い方で、飽きませんでした。
もちろん海も最高で、ウミガメにもまじかで接することが出来ました。
Aloha! The Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour is fully available in Japanese, so you can participate with peace of mind. Don't worry if you're not good at English! Also, please come and enjoy the beautiful sea and meet the sea turtles.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーでは安心してご参加いただけるよう全て日本語対応です。 英語が苦手な方もご心配なく!
また美しい海そしてウミガメに出会いに遊びにいらしください。
This time, we were picked up from Ko Olina, so we arrived at the departure port early. (Last time, we were picked up from Waikiki, so we ended up spending quite a long time in the car.) On the day of the trip, there was a slight delay in departure due to engine trouble, but perhaps that was fortunate? Right after we set off, another tour found dolphins, so we were able to get into the water right away. During my previous participation, the waves were rough, and I could only see the dolphins swimming along the seabed, but this time they were swimming close to the surface, so we could see them within reach. Later, at another spot, we were able to see four sea turtles up close, and one came up to the surface to breathe right in front of my wife, which was very moving. I'm really glad I participated again this time. I would definitely like to join for a third time if the opportunity arises. I am very grateful for the guide's hospitality. (By the way, the malasada service that was available last time was no longer offered.)
今回はコオリナからの送迎だったので、出発する港へも早く到着しました。
(前回はワイキキからだったので、意外と長く車に乗りました)
当日、船のエンジンが不調とのことで少し出発が遅れましたが、それが幸い?
したのか出発してすぐに別のツアーがイルカを見つけていたので、すぐに海に入ることができました。
前回の参加時は波も荒く、イルカも海底を泳いでいる姿を見るくらいでしたが、今回は海面近くを泳いでいたので手の届くようなところで見られました。
その後移動した場所で、ウミガメ4匹も近くで見られ、家内の目の前に呼吸しに上がってきたりしてとても感動しました。今回も参加してとても良かったです。3回目も是非機会があれば参加したいと思いました。ガイドさんのホスピタリティーに大感謝です。
(因みに、前回はあったマラサダサービスはなくなっていました)
Thank you for participating in the tour. I apologize for the delay in departure. I'm glad to hear that you were able to swim close to the dolphins. We look forward to your third participation!
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
出発が遅れてしまいまして大変失礼いたしました。
イルカの近くで泳ぐことができたとのことでよかったです。
ぜひ3回目のご参加お待ちしております!
We took a boat to a wonderful sandbar!
It was cloudy, so the photos didn't turn out great, but in reality, the water was clear and beautiful!
The Japanese guide really got everyone excited, took lots of photos, and it became a great memory!
The snorkeling was amazing with beautiful fish swimming around and the coral was stunning!
The BBQ hamburgers we had on the boat were very American and absolutely delicious!
The guide's child was there too, and they were adorable!
They even showed us the location of the turtles using a clock as a reference!
船にのって素敵なサンドバーへ!
曇っていたので写真映りは悪いですが実際は透き通ってて綺麗でした!!
日本人ガイドさんが盛り上げてくれて、写真も沢山撮ってくれて、いい思い出なりました!
シュノーケリングは綺麗な魚が泳いでて珊瑚も綺麗で最高でした!
船の上で食べるBBQハンバーガーはアメリカらしくて最高でした!
ガイドさんの子どももいて可愛かったです!
亀の場所も時計にみたてて教えてくれました!
This is my youngest son's first trip to Hawaii. He asked to go snorkling. So I thought it would be even more fun to snorkle with turtles. And so we did. We had such an amazing experience, staffs were very nice and helpful. It was fun to see many turtles and fishes. We had so much fun. And at the end of our Hawaii trip, I asked my son, which one was the most memorable one of all the places we went to in Hawaii, and he said snorkling with turtles!!!
I was nervous about snorkeling after a long time, but the lecture in the shallow water made me feel at ease. I had a great experience with a sea turtle swimming right in front of me. The sandbar itself didn't have as low tide as I expected, and it wasn't quite like the pictures, but the weather was nice, and the waves were calm, making it comfortable.
久しぶりのシュノーケルで緊張しましたが、浅瀬でのレクチャーがあり安心しました。ウミガメが目の前を泳いで良い体験できました。サンドバー自体は思ってたより潮がひかず、写真のイメージではなかったけど、お天気も良く波も穏やかで快適でした。
Aloha! At Captain Bruce's, we ensure that even beginners can enjoy themselves by practicing how to wear the snorkel mask before participating. Please give it a try!
アロハ!キャプテうブルースでは初心者の方でも安心して楽しんでいただけるようにシュノーケルはマスクのつけ方から練習してから参加していただいてます。
ぜひ!皆様も挑戦してみてくださいね。
This was my second time participating, and I was once again very satisfied! I was able to swim with many dolphins. I'm usually scared to swim in the ocean where I can't touch the bottom, but in this activity, I had zero fear. For those who are anxious about swimming, they provide not only life jackets but also floatation devices, which is reassuring. It seems that swimming with spinner dolphins is something you can only do in Hawaii, so I highly recommend it. Our guide, Juli, was also fun and lively! I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii!
二度目の参加でしたが、今回も大満足でした!
たくさんのイルカと一緒に泳げました。
私は足が届かない海では怖くて泳げないのですが、このアクティビティでは恐怖心ゼロでした。泳ぎに不安がある人には、ライフジャケットの他に浮き棒も貸してくれるので安心です。ハシナガイルカと泳げるのは世界中でハワイだけらしいので、本当におススメです。
ガイドのじゅりさんも楽しく盛り上げてくれました!ハワイに行ったら絶対また参加したいです!
Thank you for participating.
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed this tour.
We look forward to having you join us again!
ご参加いただきありがとうございます。
今回のツアーを楽しんでいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
ぜひ、またご参加お待ちしております!
This was an enjoyable trip just off the Waikiki coast, snorkeling was fruitful with my three teenage children as we saw many sea turtles and fish, while my wife enjoyed staying on the boat taking pictures of us in the water and of the surrounding views. Then we took a fun sail ride that gives you a great view of the Waikiki skyline and a full view of Diamond Head. The crew was great and were determined to ensure we had a great time. They were successful!
The sandbar was incredibly beautiful and I was moved! We were blessed with great weather and got to see a large honu, creating wonderful memories! The guides were also very kind and easy to talk to, which left a great impression! I bought a sea band (anti-nausea band) here, and I really recommend it for those who are prone to motion sickness. I have a weak vestibular system that makes me dizzy even on airplanes, but wearing this band made the boat's swaying and even the return flight completely comfortable without any nausea!
サンドバー、とっても綺麗で感動しました!
天気にも恵まれ、大きなホヌも見られてとてもいい思い出ができました!
またガイドさんたちもとても親切で話しやすい方たちでとても印象が良かったです!
こちらで買える、シーバンド(酔い止めバンド)を購入したのですが、酔いやすい方はこちらを買うことを本当にお勧めします。
私は飛行機でもめまいがするほど三半規管が弱いですがこれをつけていたら、船の揺れはもちろん、帰りの飛行機も全く酔わずとても快適でした!
Aloha! Thank you for the introduction to Sea-Band. I didn't know it could also be used on airplanes! I'm really happy that it can be useful in multiple ways. Thank you for the information.
アロハ!シーバンドの紹介ありがとうございます。
飛行機での利用も可能とか!!知りませんでした。マルチに役に立てて本当に嬉しいです。インフォメーションありがとうございました。
We participated in the tour on June 24 with five people. Although the pickup was early in the morning, the staff's fun talks and the detailed explanations of the tour were appreciated. Once on the boat, the captain and the friendly crew naturally brought smiles to our faces. We swam with dolphins at the two locations they guided us to, and both times we encountered dolphins, which was an emotional and thrilling moment. We also saw sea turtles several times at the surface. This was my first dolphin tour, but thanks to the enjoyable guidance from the staff, as well as the boat burgers and hula dancing, we had a wonderful time. If I come to Hawaii again, I will definitely join this tour without hesitation. Thank you to everyone at Dolphin & You.
6月24日のツアーに5人で参加しました。朝早いピックアップでしたが、スタッフ皆さんの楽しいトークやツアーの説明には丁寧さも感じました。船に乗船してからもキャプテンをはじめ楽しくて親切なスタッフクルーに笑顔が自然に出ておりました。イルカは二回ほど案内して頂いた場所で泳ぎましたが、二回ともイルカに出逢え感動と感激の瞬間を味合うことが出来ました。海亀も海面上で何回も出逢えました。今回は初めてのイルカツアーでしたが、スタッフ皆さんの楽しい引率や船上バーガー・フラダンスなど、楽しい時間を過ごさせて頂来ました。またハワイに来たら迷わすツアーに参加させて頂きます。ドルフィン&ユーの皆様有難うございました。
Thank you for your happy comments! We look forward to seeing you next time. Please come to meet the dolphins and us!
嬉しいコメントありがとうございます!是非次回もお待ちしています。イルカと私たちに会いに来てください!
When my friends decided to go to the place where the turtles are, I ended up feeling unwell and had to return to the beach. However, the guide handled everything smoothly, and my friend was able to avoid getting sick. I feel really sorry for causing trouble to everyone, but I am truly grateful to the guide. Thank you for the enjoyable time.
友達が亀がいる場所にさあ行くぞ!っとなった時に体調が悪くなってしまい砂浜に戻ることになってしまいましたが、段取りよく対処してくださり友達もリバースを免れました。ただ皆に迷惑をかけてしまって申し訳なさいっぱいですが、ガイドさんについては本当に感謝の気持ちいっぱいです。楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
Chiro, thank you for joining the tour with your friend. The tide was low that day, and the water was clear, so we enjoyed a leisurely fish-watching experience in the shallow waters. The schools of striped surgeonfish were beautiful, weren't they? Recently, turtles haven't been coming into the inside area, so we have to search further out, but your friend got seasick along the way. I'm really sorry for making you swim so much. Next time, please take some motion sickness medication beforehand, and let's go on a turtle search for a rematch! I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
チロさん、この度はお友達とお二人でツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。この日は引き潮でお水も綺麗でしたから、浅瀬をずーっとゆっくりお魚ウォッチングな感じでした。シマハギの群れが綺麗でしたね。最近はインサイドには亀が入ってきてくれないので沖まで探しに行くのですが、お友達は途中で波酔いしてしまったんですよね。いっぱい泳がせてしまってゴメンなさい。是非次回は事前に酔い止めを飲んできていただいて、リベンジで亀を探しに行きましょう!!またお会いできるのを楽しみに待っております。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
A trip to Hawaii with my friend's family. I was the only one who wanted to swim with dolphins, so I felt anxious but decided to sign up anyway. My worries while waiting for the pickup bus were blown away by the guide's Japanese. All the participants were Japanese as well, and they were all cheerful and friendly, which made me feel even more at ease!
The one-hour ride was never boring thanks to the lively talk from our guide, Julie (a cheerful Japanese woman). The weather was great, the boat was stable, and I enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the west coast of Hawaii. I got to see plenty of dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish, which was thrilling and moving!
The staff were not only cheerful but also maintained safety properly, which made me feel secure. Typically, I am satisfied after one experience, but this time I found myself wanting to participate again.
友人家族とのハワイ旅行。
イルカと泳ぎたいのは、自分1人だったので不安ながらも申し込みました。
ピックアップしてくれるバスを待っている間の不安は、ガイドの方の日本語で吹き飛びました。参加者も全員日本人で、しかも陽気な良い方ばかりでさらに安心!
1時間の車内は、ガイドのジュリー(元気な日本女性)のトークで飽きないし、天気も良くて船も揺れが少なくて、ハワイ西海岸の景色を満喫しました。イルカも亀も熱帯魚もたっぷりと見れて、感動・興奮!
スタッフ達も陽気なだけじゃなく、キチンと安全をキープしてくれてて、安心出来ました。
大体なんでも、1度で満足する自分が、また参加したいと思いました。
Dear Haru,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School this time.
Also, thank you for your wonderful words.
We will do our best as the Dolphin Family to make it an even better tour, so please come back to be healed by the Dolphin Teacher.
All of us at the Dolphin Family are looking forward to the day we can meet again.
haru様
この度はイルカ中学にご参加有難うございました。
また、素敵なお言葉も有難うございます。
さらに良いツアーにしていけるようイルカファミリーで頑張りますので、ぜひまたイルカ先生に癒せれに遊びにいらしてください。
また会える日をイルカファミリー一同楽しみにしています。
As I cautiously lowered my feet into the transparent sea, they touched the pure white grains of coral, and I found myself in a warm, quiet, and pleasant world. The turtles are not allowed to be touched, but they swam surprisingly close, providing an experience that far surpassed any aquarium visit. The Japanese staff accompanied us, offering explanations, services, and meals without any inconvenience, and they kept us smiling and entertained throughout. I found myself wishing to work here and would love to visit again.
透き通る海におそるおそる足を下ろすと真っ白なサンゴの粒に足が着き、温かく静かで気持ちのいい世界がそこにはありました。
タートルウォッチは自ら触る事は許されませんが、驚くほど近くまで遊泳してくれ、水族館など比較にならないほどの体験をさせてもらいました。
日本人スタッフも同行してくれており、現地での説明やサービス、食事まで何一つ不自由のなく、終始笑顔で楽しませてくれました。ここで働きたいわと思ってしまうような環境でまた利用させてもらいたいと思います。
Aloha! Thank you so much for enjoying the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour the other day. Yasu's title, "I underestimated the ocean fun in Hawaii," is truly flattering. I'm really happy to hear you say that. Please come back and visit us again! By the way, we're also looking for staff! (laughs) We look forward to seeing you.
アロハ!先日はキャプテンブルース天国の海ツアー楽しんでいただいて本当にありがとうございます。
Yasu様の「ハワイの海遊び舐めてました」ってタイトル、、、、恐れ入ります。そう言っていただいて本当に嬉しいです。またぜひ遊びにいらしてくださいね。
ちなみにスタッフも募集中です!(笑) お待ちしてます。
I participated after reading the reviews! The same Japanese staff guided us from the bus to the snorkeling, which made me feel at ease! They were also knowledgeable about dolphins and took us to a spot where we could see a lot of them, so I was able to swim with the dolphins perfectly!
クチコミを見て、参加しました!バスのガイドから、シュノーケルのガイドまで同じ日本人スタッフの方がやってくださり、安心しました!また、イルカに詳しく、大量に見れるポイントで潜らせてくれたのでバッチリイルカと泳ぐことが出来ました!
Aloha Anonymous,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University.
We hope you enjoyed your half day at Dolphin University amidst the great nature of West Oahu. We all look forward to the day we can meet you again.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha 匿名希望様
この度は名門イルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
イルカ大学での半日、西オアフでの大自然の中お楽しみいただけましたでしょうか?
是非また匿名希望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
It was fun. The tide was low, and we were able to see sea turtles. The food was average. You can check the low tide using an American app, so I recommend checking the date and time in advance. Also, if you want to drink beer, I suggest bringing your own.
楽しかったです。ちょうど潮も干潮で、ウミガメも見れました。食べ物は普通。アメリカのアプリで干潮が調べれれますので、日にち・時間は事前にチェックをお勧めします。また、ビールを飲みたい方は持参をお勧めします。
Aloha! Thank you for sharing various information. I look forward to your participation again!
アロハ!いろいろと情報シェアありがとうございます。
ぜひまたご参加の際もよろしくお願いします!!
My daughters and I had a great time . Both Dan & his wife explained everything and were very patient. I would recommend to anyone . Would definitely book them again.
Thanks Fatima, you guys all did great! Dan and Chieko.
I have participated in similar tours several times, but thanks to the good weather, this time I saw the most beautiful sea I've ever seen. The snorkeling was a bit murky, but there were plenty of fish, and I was able to see turtles, which was great. Since I joined the morning session, there was a light meal included, but it was a buffet-style, so the amount was more than just a light snack! The bone-in short ribs were incredibly delicious! Also, turtles came to swim in the shallow waters, and I was able to see them up close. I want to participate again!
何回か同様のツアーに参加しましたが、天気が良かったこともあり今回が今までで一番綺麗な海が見れました。
シュノーケリングは少し濁ってましたが魚もたくさんいて亀も見れて良かったです。
午前参加だったので軽食がついていたのですが、バイキング形式だったので軽食とは思えない量でした♪♪骨付きのカルビがすごくおいしかったです‼
あと、浅瀬にも亀が泳ぎにきてくれて、すごく近くで見ることができました。
また参加したいです‼
Aloha! I'm really glad you enjoyed the heavenly sea. We look forward to the day we can meet you again, along with the sea turtles.
アロハ!天国の海を楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。
またM様にお会いできる日をウミガメとともにお待ちしております。
The honu came right up to me and was so cute! The staff were fluent in Japanese and had a great vibe, which made it a lot of fun!
ホヌが目の前まで寄ってきてとても可愛いかったです!
スタッフの方も日本語ペラペラでノリもよく楽しかったです!
Aloha! I'm glad you enjoyed the Mokomama tour. We look forward to your return to the heavenly sea.
アロハ!モコママ様ツアー楽しんでいただけて良かったです。天国の海に里帰りお待ちしております。
I applied with my wife. I had some concerns, but once we were picked up by our guide, Chieko, those worries disappeared. She was that considerate. We were able to see not only turtles but also rare rays right below us, and I believe it was the unique experience provided by Chieko and her team that made it so special.
妻と二人て申し込みました。
多少不安はありましたが、ガイドのチエコさんにピックアップされてからはその心配も吹き飛びました。
それくらい気遣いをされるかたでしたでしたので。
亀はもちろん、珍しいエイも真下に見れて、チエコさんらならではの経験がそうさせてるのだと思います。
Dear Tomoyuki, thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. The sea conditions were good that day, and we ventured out from the Keyhole. We saw a school of giant trevally swimming in circles on the heart-shaped sandy bottom, and later encountered turtles at two spots. Lucky for us, we also spotted two manta rays! While I've often seen manta rays during boat diving, this was my first time seeing them while snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. You were truly a fortunate customer.
Please do consider joining our tour again when you visit Hawaii. We are always here to welcome you back. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ともゆき様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。この日は海の状態も良く、キーホールから沖へ出てみました。ハート型の砂地でギンガメアジの群れ(グルグル回って泳いでました)を見て、その後は2カ所で亀に遭遇し、ラッキーなことにマダラトビエイが2匹泳いでいるのに出会えました!!ボートダイビングでしたらマダラトビエイはよく見てましたが,ハナウマ湾でシュノーケリングで見れたのは私も初めてでしたよ。本当に幸運なお客様でした。
是非またハワイにお越しの際には私達のツアーにリピートしてくださいね。いつでもお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
This time I participated alone.
This tour is not really meant for solo travelers. It's best suited for friends, families, or couples on their honeymoon.
However, you can only reach this place through a tour like this, so if you have the mindset of wanting to:
- Take Instagram-worthy photos,
- Not care at all about what others think even if you're alone,
- Not feel uncomfortable when asked, "Are you participating alone?"
Then I think this tour is great for you.
I personally wanted to capture the quintessential Hawaiian scenery. I joined just with that mindset, but various thoughts crossed my mind along the way. I recommend that those participating alone focus solely on enjoying the scenery!
To join a tour like this, you need to have the right mindset.
今回一人参加でした。
このツアーは一人で参加するようなツアーではないです。
友人同士、家族、新婚旅行などのカップル。
そういう方には最高のツアーだと思います。
ただ、この場所に来るにはこういうツアーでなければ行けないので
・とにかくインスタ映えするような景色を撮りたい
・自分は一人でも他人の目なんて一ミリたりとも気にしない
・やたら「一人参加?」と聞かれても嫌な思いをしない
そういう精神的な気持ちがある人ならば、このツアーはいいと思います。
自分はとにかくハワイらしい景色を撮りたい。
そういう気持ちだけで参加したのですが、途中でいろんなものが去来してしまいました。
一人で参加する人は、景色を楽しむ!という事だけを専念することをお勧めします。
こういうツアーに参加するには、それなりの気持ちが必要です。
The staff at Captain Cruise were all very fun, and they willingly took photos for us. The beautiful sandbar, turtle watching from the boat, and snorkeling were all so enjoyable! I did get sunburned, though! (laughs) I'm not a strong swimmer and was anxious about snorkeling, but they let me practice at the sandbar, and since I was wearing a life jacket, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind! Thank you very much!
キャプテンクルーズのスタッフの皆さんもとっても楽しい方達で、写真も進んで撮ってくださったり、綺麗なサンドバー も船からのウミガメウォッチングもシュノーケリングも楽しすぎました!ただ焼けましたね!(笑)私は泳ぐのが苦手でシュノーケリングは不安でしたがサンドバー で練習させてくださり、ライフジャケットも付けてたので安心して楽しめました!ありがとうございました!
I was able to see wild dolphins up close, and I also got to see sea turtles much closer than I had expected! It became a once-in-a-lifetime memory that I can only experience here!
野生のイルカが生で見ることが出来たこと、さらにウミガメも思っていた以上に近距離で見れました!
ここでしか見ることが出来ない一生の思い出になりました!
An amazing tour, guided by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff ! The scenery was unbelievably serene and the snorkeling superb!
Nothing like this tour with an extremely reasonable cost . I’d recommend it for singles , couples and young people as well .
Aloha! Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! We really appreciate you choosing to spend one of your days in Hawaii with Holokai Kayak and Snorkel Adventure. And even more, we really appreciate you taking the time to post these beautiful pictures and positive words. That really means a lot. Please come back and see us again next time! Mahalo nui loa from Holokai Kayak and Snorkel at He'eia State Park by Kama'aina Kids!
This was my second time at the sandbar. Unfortunately, the tide was lower than last time, and the sandbar didn't appear. However, I was able to enjoy activities like beach volleyball. The cruise staff were lively and created a great atmosphere, making it a fun cruise. The lunch was delicious too!
2回目のサンドバーでした。前回より潮のヒキが少なく、残念ながらサンドバーが現れてはいませんでした。でも、ビーチバレーなど楽しむことが出来ました。クルースタッフがノリが良く雰囲気を作ってくれたので、楽しいクルーズでした。ランチも美味しかった~
My husband and I were first time snorkelers. Dan picked us up promptly from our hotel and we had a lovely drive to Hanauma Bay. Dan explained everything to us and was very professional. We snorkeled at our own pace, but Dan and his wife were always watching to make sure that everyone in our group was safe. We were lucky enough to see four turtles as well as other fish. All necessary gear was provided. I highly recommend this tour!
Thanks guys, It was a great day! Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.