Reviewed by: kaku
This was my first time snorkeling, and I encountered two sea turtles. Following the guide's instructions, I was able to find them quickly. I had never met a sea turtle while diving, so encountering them was an emotional experience. The guide spoke fluent Japanese and had a friendly personality, which was great. It's the perfect way to experience the fun of snorkeling.
今回シュノーケリングは初でしたがウミガメ2匹に遭遇。ガイドさんの言うとおりに進んでいたらすぐに発見できました。ダイビングでもウミガメに出合ったことがなかったので、ウミガメとの遭遇は感動的でした。日本語も流暢だし、気さくな人柄も良かったです。シュノーケリングの面白さを体験するには最高です。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the summer of 10 years ago. It was really early in the morning, but I was moved by the sunrise at the sandbar and enjoyed the sandbar walk. On top of that, I went snorkeling in a place with sea turtles and tropical fish. It was a tour filled with the best of Hawaii. Above all, the hospitality of the staff was outstanding.
10年の夏に参加しました。朝メチャ早かったのですが、サンドバーでのサンライズに感動し、サンドバーウォークを楽しみました。おまけにウミガメや熱帯魚がいるところでシュノーケル。ハワイのいいところが詰まったツアーです。なによりスタッフのおもてなしが最高でした。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/26 |
Reviewed by: kummy
After taking the bus to switch to the boat, we headed to the point where we could see sea turtles. After seeing the sea turtles, we were on the boat for about another 5 minutes to the sandbar. Unfortunately, due to the tide, we ended up walking in knee-deep water. It was said that if the tide was just right, we could walk on the sandbank. Well, I didn't mind being in knee-deep water, but many people were disappointed.
After that, we changed locations for snorkeling. This was amazing! You can encounter all sorts of fish! Since the snorkeling was in a coral reef at a depth where you can't touch the bottom, it might be a bit challenging for beginners...
After that, we had a hearty lunch. This was also excellent.
Overall, it was a packed tour.
Don't forget to bring tissue paper to the restroom at the dock where the boat returns.
迎えのバスから船に乗り換えてウミガメの見えるポイントへ
ウミガメを見たらまた5分ぐらい船に揺られてサンドバーへ。
あいにく潮の加減でひざまで水につかってのウオーキングでした。
潮の具合でうまくいけば砂洲を歩けるとのこと。
まあ、ひざまで水につかってても私は気にならなかったけど、残念に思っていた人たちは多かった。
その後、また少し場所を替えてシュノーケリング。
これがすばらしい!
とにかくいろんな魚に逢える!
足のつかない深さのさんご礁のシュノーケリングなので、シュノーケリング初心者はちょっとハードかも・・・
それが終わるとボリュームたっぷりのランチ。
これも申し分なかったです。
とにかく盛りだくさんのツアーでした。
船が戻った桟橋のトイレにはティッシュをお忘れなく。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Art
My wife and I went on this snorkeling cruise in late February, and it was the funnest part of our vacation on Oahu. Allthough there are many choices for snorkeling you could take while in Hawaii, and on Oahu, I really think this was good for the price. The crew, the lunch, and especially the place where we snorkled - Kaneohe Bay. Fantastic! The sandbar was fun, I think they should spend more time there, or incorporate another tour that would be just for those wanting to lounge around on the sandbar and have some drinks and food. We are glad that we went on this activity, and would do it again!
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/17 |
Reviewed by: cathy
We booked this tour after reading about it on a web site. We asked our kids do you want to go to amusemant park setting and touch dolphins, OR swim with them in the ocean, and the results was unanimous The wild ones in the ocean! They picked us up at our hotel and took us to the boat, they were very friendly and punctual. The staff on the boat were beyond awesome. They were fun and explained everything and paid special attention to our 9 year old who was a little scared to go out in the big ocean. Pete sense her fear, and took control and jumped in the water with her and she had the best seat in the house on his back swimming with dolphins! He even brough her up a sea urchin to delight her while she was eating lunch! We had pretty rough water but the captain on the boat did a great job, very obvious he knew exactly what to do in in rough ocean. They bbq'd burgers for lunch with purple colored hamburger buns wheich totally delighted our daughter! They entertained us afterward
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/11 |
Reviewed by: 鎌倉市在住
We participated as a family of four (two children, a middle schooler and a high schooler). On time, Alan, a tall man, picked us up at the hotel in a van. After that, we went to the office to get our fins, and we headed to Hanauma Bay on the highway. There were only four of us participants. We took a separate route from the general public and received VIP treatment to the beach, where we immediately started snorkeling. All five of us held hands, and Alan, at the front, guided us to various spots, allowing us to see many fish. It was about an hour in total. We went to a place where we couldn't touch the bottom, but since we had floatation devices attached to our bodies, even those who couldn't swim felt safe. In March, Hanauma can feel a bit chilly, so I think it's a good idea to bring a rash guard. We bought ours at a low price. Since the half-day course was short, we thought we would like to go to Hanauma again just the two of us and take it easy. I highly recommend this course for first-time snorkelers. Alan was a very kind and gentle gentleman. The kids even got to take pictures with him.
夫婦と子供2人(中学生・高校生)で参加しました。時間通りにホテルに長身のアランさんがバンで迎えにきてくれた。その後事務所で足にあった足ひれをつんで、高速でハナウマへ向かいました。参加者は私たち4人だけ。一般の人とは別のルートでVIP待遇でビーチまで行き、さっそく、シュノーケリング開始。5人全員で手をつないで、先頭のアランさんがみんなをいろいろなところに引っ張って行ってくれたので、たくさんの魚をみることができた。実質1時間ぐらいでしょうか。まったく足のつかないところまでいきましたが、からだに浮き袋のようなものをつけているので泳げない人でも安心です。ハナウマの3月は多少寒いと感じることもありましたので、ラッシュガードを持っていくといいと思います。私たちは安く購入していきました。半日コースで時間が短かったので、今度は自分たちだけで、のんびりハナウマに行きたいとおもいました。シュノーケリング初めての人はぜひこのコースにすることをお勧めします。アランさんはとてもやさしく親切なジェントルマンでした。こどもたちは一緒に写真をとってもらいましたよ。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/08 |
Reviewed by: まなてぃ
I participated with my child. The staff were very accommodating, and we had a great time. During snorkeling, we were able to see many beautiful fish, which was an amazing experience. However, it was unfortunate that the cloudy sky made the sea not shine as brightly as it does in pictures. Lastly, the BBQ we had on the boat was delicious, and we made wonderful memories. I highly recommend this for couples to join.
親子で参加しました。
スタッフの方の対応も良く、とても楽しかったです。
シュノーケリングでは、綺麗な魚をたくさん見ることができすごくいい体験ができました。
しかし、あいにくの曇り空で、海が本に載っているように白く輝いて見えなかったのが残念でした。
最後に船で食べたBBQもおいしく、いい思い出ができました。
カップルの方にぜひ参加してもらいたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We had a great time on this cruise/snorkel activity. The staff on the boat were friendly and knowledgeable. The snorkeling on the reef was awesome with lots of colorful corals and many different fish. We saw a turtle in the water while we were snorkeling and followed it for awhile. We played water volleyball on the sandbar and it was lots of fun. The boat stopped at a spot where there are green turtles and we saw lots of them. The guitar serenade during lunch was a nice touch. I would recommend this cruise to others.
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| Posted on: | 2011/03/03 |
Reviewed by: にゃんこちゃん
This was my second time participating. Last year, I joined with three friends and was so impressed by the beauty of the ocean that I wanted my boyfriend, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, to see it too, so I participated with him this time.
Since it was February, which is winter, I felt that the ocean wasn't as beautiful as it was during the summer when I participated last time. I thought the season might not be the best for me, but my boyfriend, who was participating for the first time, was amazed by the beautiful sea.
Especially since I'm not very good at swimming, I was moved by the snorkeling experience where, even if you can't swim well, you can still see the beautiful corals and the colorful fish swimming around.
The staff on this tour had such high energy and kept us entertained throughout. So, if you're looking to have a fun time with a group or just want to enjoy some lively company, this is definitely the right choice. Even if you go alone, I think you'll have a great time!
2度目の参加です。
去年、友人3人と参加し、海の綺麗さに感動したので、初めてのハワイの彼にも是非、その美しさを見てほしかったので彼と一緒に参加しました。
今回は2月という冬場だったので、前回夏場に参加したときより海の綺麗さがなく、私にとってはちょっぴりイマイチ季節が悪かったかなって思っていましたが、初参加の彼は美しい海に感動していました。
特に、あまり泳ぎは得意なほうではないのですが、シュノーケリングで泳げなくても美しい珊瑚と群がる綺麗なお魚が見れるので感動です。
こちらのツアーは、スタッフの方々のテンションがとても高く、始終楽しませてくれます。なので、わいわいしたい人やグループでの参加なら盛り上がることは間違いないでしょうし、一人での参加でも楽しめそうです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Bob n Carol
Great time, especially enjoyed the sail after snorkeling!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Amy
I went on Captain Bob's Snorkeling Adventure with 4 friends last week and we all agreed that it was the BEST day we spent in Hawaii. The crew was FANTASTIC; fun, entertaining, knowledgeable, laid back... perfect!
The ocean volleyball and snorkeling at our own reef was a welcome change from the crowds in Waikiki.
I highly recommend this trip to everyone visiting Oahu! We have all decided to bring our kids and do this trip again on our next visit to the island.
Thanks to Daniel-son, Jenner, Macho Taco, Kelly and the rest of the crew for a perfect day!
Love,
The Colorado Girls
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The staff were very entertaining, and my family had a great time. The sea was beautiful and felt amazing. I was very satisfied with the delicious lunch. However, I got too carried away and forgot that I had my phone in my pocket, which ended up getting submerged in water. I advise anyone participating to be very careful.
スタッフの皆さんがとても面白く家族で楽しめました。海はキレイでめちゃくちゃ気持ちよかったです。昼食がとてもおいしく満足しました。しかし浮かれすぎてポケットの中に携帯を入れているのを忘れていて水没させてしまいました。参加する方はくれぐれもご注意ください。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The weather wasn't that great, so snorkeling was honestly chilling to the bone! But seeing the sea turtles was amazing! The sandwiches served on the boat were really delicious♪ The sandbar was also impressive~! It's definitely worth a visit.
天気がたいして良くなかったので、シュノーケルは正直鳥肌たつほど寒い!
でも海がめみれて感動!
船上でだされるサンドイッチとかとっても美味しい♪
サンドバーも感動~!一見の価値ありです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/13 |
Reviewed by: のりじり
The satisfaction may be significantly influenced by the weather and the tides (which is natural since it's the sea), but viewing the island from the sea was very refreshing! The captain and everyone else were such fun and wonderful people! The food we had on the boat was delicious!
天候や海の満ち引きで満足度がかなり左右されるかもしれません(海なので当然ですが)でも、海側から島を見るのもとても新鮮!キャプテンをはじめ皆さんとても楽しく素敵な人たちでよかったです!船の上で頂いたご飯もおいしかったーー!
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/13 |
Reviewed by: pony3
I participated in the afternoon session on January 15 (Saturday). The weather was not just sunny, but perfectly clear. The sunlight was so strong that it was quite hot, so even when I got into the water, it wasn't too cold. There were many participants, over 40? It was fully booked. We saw a lot of green sea turtles, and the sandbar was just exposed due to the low tide. The tour staff mentioned it was the first time they had seen such a low tide. The staff's service was good, and I was particularly impressed by a lively woman in her thirties. She had a nice figure and even wore a belly button ring. Although she was married... They also took commemorative photos for us, and the snorkeling allowed us to see plenty of fish. The BBQ lunch afterward was very delicious, especially the chicken. My wife was also very pleased. The commemorative photos were $10, but I don't think that's expensive. Some participants even had video recordings. Even in January, if the weather is good, it’s not cold. I would like to participate again. Newlyweds, mature couples, families, and groups can all enjoy this experience. I think there are many repeat visitors as well.
1月15日(土)PMの部に参加させてもらいました。
天気は晴れじゃなく快晴。とても日差しが強く暑いぐらいでしたので、水の中に入ってもそう寒くはなかったです。
参加者は多く、40人以上?満席状態でした。
アオウミガメもたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーは、丁度引き潮の時間帯だったので砂が海面から出てきたところでした。ツアースタッフ5名もこんなに引いたのは初めて見たと言ってました。スタッフの対応も良く、三十路のお姉さん?がとても元気だったのが印象に残りました。へそピーなんか付けちゃって、なかなかスタイルも良かったです。既婚ですが・・。記念撮影もしてくれましたし、シュノーケリングも魚が良く見れたし、その後のBBQランチもとても美味しかったです。チキンが良かった。うちのかみさんも大変喜んでくれました。記念写真は$10ですが高いとは思いません。中には、ビデオ撮影の方もいらっしゃいました。
1月でも天候に恵まれれば寒くないです。
また参加したいと思っています。
新婚さんから熟年カップル、ファミリー、グループ、皆さん楽しめます。リピーターも多いのではないでしょうか?
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/07 |
Reviewed by: はるこ
They provide detailed instructions on how to use the snorkel and where to find fish, so even complete beginners can feel at ease. There was a family of tourists from Alaska accompanying us. They seemed to be swimming for the first time, but they received thorough and attentive guidance. Since it's difficult for amateurs to know where the fish are, I think it's important to have a guide show you around.
シュノーケルの使い方や魚のいる場所など丁寧に教えてくれるのでまったくの初心者でも安心です。
同行の人にアラスカからの観光客の親子がいました。
泳ぐのも初めてだという風情でしたが懇切丁寧な指導をしてもらっていました。
魚のいる場所が素人にはわからないので、ガイドさんに案内してもらうことは大切だと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/01 |
Reviewed by: まりすん
I participated with my mother, and this was my graduation trip to Hawaii. Among all the activities, this snorkeling tour was my main goal. I had read experiences from those who participated before, so I joined with high expectations, and it did not disappoint—every moment turned out to be the best day ever!
The sandbar was incredibly beautiful, and while snorkeling, I swam among small fish that were deeper than my feet could reach. This feeling is something you can only truly understand by experiencing it with your own body and eyes.
I'm not a strong swimmer, so I was a bit scared about snorkeling in deep water, but wearing a life jacket ensured I wouldn't sink, and everyone was close by, which made me feel safe. There were also a few people who just walked on the sandbar and observed the snorkeling from the boat.
I joined in the afternoon, and I was worried about getting hungry since lunch was after the sandbar and snorkeling. However, before we departed from the harbor, we were able to enjoy Leonard's malasadas and drinks, which was great.
The crew members were all wonderful people, and they made the experience enjoyable. The buffet-style lunch was also incredibly delicious! If I ever come back to Hawaii, I would definitely want to join this tour again!☆
母と娘の親子で参加しました。
私の大学卒業旅行で来たハワイ、中でもこのシュノーケリングツアーは一番の目的でもありました。事前に参加された方々の体験談も読んでいたので、相当な期待感を持っての参加でしたが、その期待を裏切ることなくどこをとっても最高の一日となりました!
美しすぎるサンドバーに、シュノーケリングでは自分の足のさらに奥深くを泳ぐ小魚。この感動はやはり自分の体と目で感じないとわからないと思います。
泳ぎが得意でない私は、足のつかないところでのシュノーケリングということで少し怖かったのですが、ライフジャケットを着るので絶対沈みませんし、みんな近くにいるので安心です。サンドバーだけ歩いて、シュノーケリングは船の上で見学されている方も何人かいらっしゃいました。
お昼からの参加でしたが、昼食はサンドバーとシュノーケリングが終わってからということで、お腹がすくかな?と心配だったのですが、港を出発する前にレナーズのマラサダと飲み物をいただけたのでよかったです。
クルーの皆さんもみんな良い人達で、楽しませていただきましたし、バイキング形式のランチもすごくおいしかったです!またハワイに来ることがあれば、是非参加したいツアーです☆
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| Posted on: | 2011/02/01 |
Reviewed by: A2C
I participated on August 25.
Overall, it was just okay.
I think the tour is affected by the weather! In my case, it was as follows:
- The weather was bad and cold, and the wind was strong.
- As a result, the water clarity was not great (when the sunlight came through, it was very beautiful).
- The sandbar was not formed (maybe because of the weather?).
→ There was a shallow area in the middle of the sea, but there were no parts shallow enough to see the ground.
After that, I went snorkeling in the deep sea outside the original sandbar area. There were many black fish, and due to the strong wind, the waves were high, so it wasn't that great. It might be tough for those who are not good at swimming!
The return boat was also cold. It's better to bring a towel. There was warm coffee and tea, which was helpful.
It could be a good tour on a nice day!
8月25日に参加。
総じて、まあまあだった。
天候に左右されるツアーだと思う!
私の場合は以下のとおりだったので。
?天気が悪く寒かった、風も強かった
?そのため海の透明度もいまいち(太陽の光が差し込んだ時は非常にキレイ)
?サンドバーもできていなかった(天候のせい?)
→海のど真ん中に浅瀬はあったが、地面が見える程浅い部分は無し。
その後、本来のサンドバー部分の外の深い海でシュノーケリングをした。
黒い魚が多く、風が強いため、波が高く、それほどでもなかった。泳ぎが苦手な人はきついかもしれない!
帰りのボートも寒かった。タオルをちゃんと持って行った方がよい。
あったかいコーヒー、紅茶はあり、それは助かった。
天気の良い日だと良いツアーかもしれない!
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/30 |
Reviewed by: うみぼうず
I participated in mid-November.
The day before, I went to take sunset photos while confirming the meeting place, and since the catamaran had just returned, I assumed this was the right spot. However, when I arrived on the day, the catamaran was gone, and I panicked. I asked a nearby hotel staff, and they said it was "five hotels down." Since I was cutting it close to the meeting time, I dashed over, and just as I did, the catamaran was coming towards the beach from offshore. (Sweat, sweat, sweat)
≪Refer to the sign in the photo for the meeting place...≫
I misunderstood because the hotel was part of the same group.
(The meeting place is in front of Outrigger Reef on the Beach, but I ended up at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Please be careful.) Looking back, the catamaran that returned was also a different boat.
At the reception, there was one staff member who understood some Japanese (they had a Japanese reference book), but the other staff seemed not to understand Japanese.
Once on board, there was an explanation of precautions, all in English (which is to be expected).
About five minutes in, my wife got seasick. (I recommend taking seasickness medication for those who are prone to it.)
When we reached the turtle habitat point, snorkeling and free diving began (you can dive about 10 meters).
We stayed there for about an hour.
We encountered over ten turtles, which was incredibly moving.
After that, we cruised around the bay and were able to see Diamond Head and the hotel cluster from the sea, which was also impressive.
Next time, I would like to take the sunset cruise and see the sunset from the boat.
11月中旬に参加しました。
参加前日にサンセットの写真を撮りに行きながら集合場所の確認に行き丁度カタマランが帰って来たのでこの場所で良いと思い込み、当日を迎えてその場所に行くとカタマランが無く、焦ってしまい近くのホテルのスタッフに聞くと『5つ先のホテル』との事でした。
集合時間ギリギリだったのでダッシュして行くと沖合からカタマランがビーチに向かって来ました。(汗・汗・汗)
≪集合場所は、写真の看板を参考に・・・≫
ホテルが同じグループだったので勘違いしてしまいました。
(アウトリガー・リーフ・オン・ザ・ビーチ前が集合場所ですが、アウトリガー・ワイキキ・オン・ザ・ビーチ前に行ってしまいました。要注意して下さい。)
今、思うと帰って来たカタマランも違う船でした。
受付では、片言の日本語が解るスタッフ(日本語の参考書を持ってました。)が一人いましたが、その他のスタッフは日本語が解らない様子でした。
乗船してから注意事項等説明が有ります。すべて英語(当然ですよね。)
5分位で嫁さんは、船酔いでダウン。(船に弱い方は酔止め
の投薬をおすすめします。)
ホヌの生息ポインに着くとシュノーケリング・素潜り開始
(10m位潜れます。)
1時間位停泊していました。
10匹以上のホヌに遭遇し大感動でした。
その後、湾内のクルージングしてくれ海上からダイヤモンドヘッド、ホテル群を見る事が出来てこれも感動です。
次回は、サンセットクルーズに乗船し船上からのサンセットを見てみたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Canuck
Thank you for a fun day. The ocean condition was a little less than ideal today, but I saw plenty of dolphines, whales, and even a turtle. It was amazing.
The staff members were very kind, entertaining, and plain fun people. I had a faburous day.
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/22 |
Reviewed by: とぴょ
Unfortunately, due to the weather, I couldn't see the beautiful sea like in the pictures or commercials, but the staff's service and the snorkeling experience were both wonderful☆
I got to see sea turtles and coral reefs, and the snacks on the boat were unexpectedly delicious, which made me very satisfied.
あいにくの天気で画像やCMのようなきれいな海を見ることは出来なかったのですが、スタッフの対応、シュノーケリング、どれもとてもすばらしかったです☆
ウミガメを見たり、さんご礁を見たり、舟の上での軽食も予想外にとてもおいしくて大満足です。
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/14 |
Reviewed by: oyaji38
Until the day before, the weather on Oahu was not looking good, and I was very anxious, but it turned sunny with the tour pickup.
I was worried about the temperature and water temperature since I had a 7-year-old child with me, but both were warmer than I expected, and I didn't feel particularly cold. For those who are concerned, I think a surf top would be sufficient.
The sandbar was a truly beautiful place. I felt that seeing it in person was worth more than hearing about it a hundred times. Additionally, snorkeling near the coral after visiting the sandbar was also a delightful experience.
I appreciated the captain's playful service as well.
前日まで、オアフ島の天候も思わしくなく非常に不安でしたが、ツアーのピックアップと共に晴天になりました。
子ども(7歳)がいたので気温と水温が心配でしたが、思ったよりも気温、水温とも温かく特に寒いと感じることはありませんでした。心配な方は、サーフィン用のタッパーがあれば十分と思います。
サンドバーは、とても素敵な場所でした。一見は百聞にしかずとはこのことと感じました。また、サンドバー見学に続いての珊瑚付近でのシュノーケルもまた一興でした。
キャプテンの茶目っ気たっぷりのサービスもありがたかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/03 |
Reviewed by: ひろちゃん
Last year, the tour was in the morning, and this time it was in the afternoon. Although it was a different company's tour, there wasn't much difference in content. Perhaps because it was the same season, even though they advertised that the boat would dock in the most favorable position, I felt that the distance from the boat to the sandbar was quite far, and the water level was higher than last year. The lunch was quite good, and the malasadas were delicious. The staff worked hard to keep everyone excited and raised their energy levels, but personally, I would have preferred a quieter, more relaxed experience. The photos taken at the sandbar that were uploaded to the website were a bit embarrassing, but I was still happy about it.
昨年は午前中、今回は午後のツアー。前回とは違う会社のツアーで、殆ど内容の違いはなかったのですが、時期が同じというのもあるのでしょうが、一番優遇されている位置にボートが停泊するとうたっていた割には、ボートからサンドバーまでの距離が遠かったように思いましたし、昨年よりも水位が高かったです。ランチの内容はかなりGOODです。マラサダも美味しかったです。スタッフのみなさんは、みんなを盛り上げようと、かなりテンション上げて頑張っていましたが、私的には、もう少し静かに、ゆったりと過ごしたかったな--。サンドバーで順番に撮っていただいた写真がHPにアップされていたのは、少々恥ずかしいけど、やっぱり嬉しいです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/01/01 |
Reviewed by: humuhumunukunukuapua'a
I went on this tour with my friend, both of us have grown up around the water and have been snorkeling many times in Hawaii. On this tour, they take you to a snorkel spot called turtle canyon. However, turtle canyon is between 40 and 50 feet deep and your basically staring down at a reef that is so far down there are scuba divers below you AND it is not a secluded snorkeling spot but rather an open ocean spot far away from the shore of waikiki beach... like, past where the surfers are!
I found it to be a little scary and the "guide" kept swimming off leaving my friend and I to chase him and not guiding us at all. Once the word "sharks" was mentioned, i swam back to the boat (a 5minute swim back btw).
On another note, the sailing part was lovely and relaxing and we saw TONS OF DOLPHINS, the lunch was good as was the champagne and other drinks. The crew was great as well... except for the snorkel guide that kept leaving us to float alone in the middle of the ocean.
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| Posted on: | 2010/12/16 |
Reviewed by: m-smile
We used this for our honeymoon.
We participated on November 26, and the weather was partly cloudy and colder than we expected, which was a bit disappointing, but aside from that, we were very satisfied. All the guides were cheerful and great people. It was reassuring to have a Japanese guide, haha.
By the way, we were lucky enough to see turtles about six times before arriving at the sandbar!
今回はハネムーンで利用させて頂きました。
11月26日に参加しましたが、お天気が晴れ時々曇りといった感じで思っていたよりも寒く、その点が少し残念でしたが、それ以外は大変満足です。ガイドさんもみんな明るくいい人ばかりでした。日本人のガイドさんがいるのでホッとします 笑
ちなみにサンドバーへ到着するまでに運良くカメに6回程会えましたよ♪
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The sandbar was really beautiful!! I definitely think you should go! I was able to see sea turtles up close, which was amazing. I thought there would only be English-speaking staff, but there was a staff member who spoke Japanese, so I felt reassured.
It was my first time snorkeling, and I was moved by how many beautiful fish I saw. Also, it was great that we had time to practice in a shallow area where we could stand before going into the deeper water. After getting out of the sea, it was quite cold, so I think it's a good idea to bring a larger bath towel or something to cover your body.
サンドバーは本当にきれいでした!!絶対行くべきだと思います!
ウミガメも至近距離で見れたりして、最高でした。英語スタッフばかりかと思いきや、日本語を話せるスタッフさんがいたので安心でした。
シュノーケルは初めてでしたが、きれいな魚がたくさん見れて感動でした。あと、サンドバーの足がつく浅い場所で事前に練習する時間があったのでよかったです。海から上がったあと、結構寒いので大きめのバスタオルなど、体を覆えるものを持っていくといいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/24 |
Reviewed by: AC/DC
I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but from the moment I got on the van during the early morning gathering, all my worries disappeared!
Our guide, Yuji, was really energetic and entertained everyone with various stories! It didn't take long to drive, maybe less than an hour? During the drive to our destination, we saw different scenery from Waikiki, and Yuji shared lots of interesting information, like the hospital where President Obama was born and the famous "this tree, that tree" spot.
Once we arrived at the yacht harbor, we boarded the boat, changed into our wetsuits, put on fins, and equipped ourselves with snorkeling gear to search for dolphins! We sang songs...♪ When we spotted dolphins, we all jumped in together! The moment I put my face in the water, I immediately heard the sound of dolphins. It was so moving... I can't even count how many dolphins we saw. We got to see them jumping up close and felt like we were in the same ocean at the same level as them.
After that, we went to a turtle spot. At a depth of about 15 meters, I saw three turtles swimming gently below. When I looked up, there was a turtle right next to me, swimming at the same level! I was a bit startled☆ but it was so cute. Although it was a dolphin tour, I was really moved to swim with the turtles.
On the way back, we enjoyed a leisurely tea time with everyone, having some tea and snacks♪ It felt like a little cruise! Participating alone was no problem at all. We were mostly in the water, and chatting on the boat was fun too. It became a wonderful memory♪
Thank you, Yuji!!!!
1人参加で少し不安はありましたが、早朝集合でバンに乗り込んだ瞬間から不安は吹っ飛びました!
ガイドのゆーじがテンション高くて♪色んなお話でみんなを楽しませてくれます!
車で1時間もかからなかったかな?到着するまでのドライブもワイキキとは違う風景を見ながら、ゆーじが色々と教えてくれます。オバマ大統領が産まれた病院とか、この木なんの木とか☆
ヨットハーバーに着き、船に乗り込んで船上でウェットスーツに着替え、足ひれを付け、シュノーケル装備をしてみんなでイルカを探します!歌をうたったり・・・♪
イルカを見つけたらみんなで飛び込めー♪
顔をつけた瞬間、真っ先にイルカの鳴き声が聞こえました。感動です・・・。
イルカは何匹見たかわからないほど見ることができました。間近でジャンプも見れて、同じ目線で同じ海でイルカを感じれました。
その後、海がめスポットに行きました。水深15mくらいのところで、下の方で海がめが3匹ほどゆらゆら泳いでました。顔を上げたらなんと!海がめが真横であたしと同じ目線で!泳いでます!ちょっと焦った☆でも可愛かったです。
イルカツアーだったけどあたしは海がめと一緒に泳げたことに感動しちゃいました。
帰りはゆっくりみんなでお茶やお菓子でティータイム♪ちょっとしたクルージングを楽しめます!
1人参加でも全然問題ないです。ほとんど海の中にいるし、船の上でのおしゃべりも楽しかったですよ。
いい思い出になりました♪
ゆーじ、ありがとう!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/24 |
Reviewed by: いときち
I participated for the first time when I went to Hawaii during Golden Week.
The weather was a bit cloudy.
However, I had checked the low tide times perfectly.
Surprisingly, the sandbar was much more exposed than the images suggested.
It was somewhat disappointing...
It was unexpected.
I thought it was nice to have space for two chairs.
Basically, this activity can be tough if the weather isn't good.
When the surrounding sea is cloudy, it looks dark, and it's hard to encounter sea turtles.
But I thought the food on the boat was delicious.
Also, I was happy to receive Leonard's malasadas, which I hadn't planned to eat.
Next time, I want to avoid going during the rainy season or after low tide.
GWにハワイへ行った際、初参加しました。
天気はちょっと曇り気味。
でも干潮の時間も調べてばっちりだったんです。
なんと、サンドバーは写真のイメージと違って、思いっきり出てたんです。
なんともありがたみの少ないことで・・・
想定外でした。
チェアーが二つ乗るくらいってのがいいもんだなと思いました。
基本的には天気が良くないとしんどいアクティビティーですね。
周りの海も曇りだとなんだか黒っぽいし、ウミガメも遭遇しづらいし。
でも船の上のご飯は美味しかったと思います。
あとは、レナーズのマラサダを配ってもらえたので食べる予定のなかった私には嬉しかったです。
次はまた、雨季や干潮過ぎる日にちは外して行きたいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the morning group on November 19th. There were a total of four participants. Since it was November, I was worried about the water temperature, but the weather was nice, and once I got into the sea, the water temperature wasn't a concern. However, towards the end, my body started to get cold, so having a rash guard would be even better.
First, there was an explanation of snorkeling methods on the beach, and then we entered the sea with our guide, Alan. We went to a deep area outside the reef that I would never have been able to reach on my own, saw many tropical fish, and even encountered sea turtles up close several times, which was truly moving.
If you're going to Hanauma Bay, I recommend joining a guided tour. In the morning, there are fewer people, and I think you can have an efficient and fulfilling experience.
11月19日の午前の組に参加しました。参加者は計4名。11月ということで水温を心配しましたが、天気も良く海に入ると水温はそんなに気になりませんでした。ただし後半は体が冷えてくるので、ラッシュガードがあればなおgood。
最初にビーチでシュノーケリングの方法の説明があり、その後、ガイドのアランさんと一緒に海に入りました。自分だけでは決して行くことのできないリーフ外の水深の深い場所に行き、たくさんの熱帯魚を見て、更には身近で海ガメにも何回も遭遇することができ、大変感動しました。
ハナウマ湾に行くならガイド付きのツアーに参加することをお勧めします。午前中なら、人も少なく効率的に充実した時間を過ごすことができると思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first time participating in Heaven's Sea!!
Unfortunately, the weather was quite cold that day, but the staff were very kind, and I had a great time!
I did get stung by a jellyfish right at the end, but thanks to them applying medicine right away, there were no lasting effects♪
Next time I participate, I want to go when it's warm... haha.
天国の海初参加でした!!
この日はあいにくの天気でとても寒かったですが
スタッフの方がとても親切で楽しめました!
また最後の最後にくらげにかまれてしまいましたが
すぐに薬を塗ってくれたおかげで
後も残りませんでした♪
次回参加する際には、あったかーいときに行きたいです・・・笑
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| Posted on: | 2010/11/23 |
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