All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

This was my first time going to Hawaii, and I joined a tour at the invitation of a friend. I had never even seen an aquarium before, so swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles was incredible!

Starting with Leonard's malasadas, we enjoyed a variety of activities: from the car, we listened to "This Tree, What Tree" (Hitachi) → visited the Kōnishiki Palace → and headed to the ocean. The moments with the dolphins and sea turtles, the ocean activities, lunch, singing, and dancing made the time fly by.

I spent a precious and luxurious time surrounded by Hawaii's unique environment, ocean, dolphins, and the warm hospitality of the staff.

There were repeat visitors as well, and I completely understand why! Even on the way to the location and back, there were various activities, making it a fulfilling experience that offers satisfaction beyond the cost of participation!

Every day, I was overwhelmed with work and living a stressful life, but the great outdoors healed my mind and body. I highly recommend participating!

ハワイに行くのが初めてな私、友人に誘われてツアーに参加しました。
水族館ですら見た事が無かったのに、野生のイルカやウミガメと一緒に泳げるなんて！

レナーズのマラサダに始まり、
車中内からの「♪この木なんの木」（日立）→小錦御殿見学→海へ
イルカやウミガメとのひととき、
海上アクティビティーにランチ、歌に踊りと盛りだくさんのメニューであっという間に時間が過ぎていきます。

ハワイ独特の風土と海とイルカ、そしてホスピタリティ精神あふれるスタッフとともに、貴重で贅沢な時間を過ごしました。

リピーターの方も参加していましたが、納得＠です！
現地に着くまでや帰路過程でも、色々なアクティビティーがあり、充実した内容なので、参加費用以上の満足が得られますよ！

毎日仕事に追われ、殺伐とした生活を送り、ストレスの溜まっていた私の心と体を大自然が癒してくれました☆是非参加してみてください！

We took the tour that left at 7am. This tour was great! We saw plenty of dolphins, and even had the opportunity to get into the water with them. The ways that the dolphins interacted with each other was an amazing thing to witness. Learning how to hula was an interesting experience. It will give you an opportunity to laugh at your friends and loved ones when you realize how uncoordinated they are.

On May 11, I participated in a dolphin university tour with a friend. This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time joining a tour to swim with dolphins, so I was half excited and half wondering if I would actually get to see them.

We started by enjoying hot masala while heading out to sea, welcomed by cheerful staff.

After a short time on the boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins! We hurried into the water. In the clear sea, we chased after the dolphins, watched them jump, and felt the unique sounds they make underwater. The dolphins even came right up close to us, which was incredibly exciting.

Still buzzing with excitement, we headed to the turtle spot. As soon as the boat arrived, a turtle popped its head up to greet us. That day, there were five turtles, and we got astonishingly close to one, about 50 centimeters away!

While kayaking, we saw dolphins swimming beneath us again, and I had a wonderful, healing time swimming with dolphins and turtles, which I usually only see at aquariums.

On the way back, we enjoyed cheeseburgers made by the captain while listening to music and watching hula dancing as we returned to the port.

Before signing up, I thought the price was a bit high, but after participating, I believe it was worth every penny.

Yuriko and the rest of the staff were all very kind. Participating in the tour, swimming, and seeing the beautiful scenery helped relieve my stress.

I would love to come back for more healing experiences!

5/11、イルカ大学ツアーに友人と共に参加しました。ハワイに旅行するのは５回目でしたが、イルカと泳ぐツアーに参加するのは初めてだったので見れるのかなーという気持ち半分、期待半分で参加しました。

最初に熱々のマサラダを食しながら海へ☆陽気なスタッフに迎え入れられ沖に出ました。

少し船に乗った頃、イルカの群れに遭遇！急いで海の中へ。澄んだ海の中でイルカの姿を追いかけたり、ジャンプを見たり、イルカが出す特有の音を海の中で感じたり。イルカも私たちのすぐそばまできて大感激。

興奮冷めやらぬまま海がめのスポットへ。船が着いた途端にひょっこり顔を出してお出迎え。その日は５匹の亀がいましたが、その中の１匹となんと50センチくらいまで大接近!!驚きです。

その後もカヤックに乗っているときも再びイルカが下を通りぬけたりと、いつもは水族館でしか見れないイルカや海がめと泳げ、いい癒しの時間を持てました。

帰りも船長が作ってくれたチーズバーガーを食べながら歌を聴いたり、フラを踊ったりしながら港へ戻りました。

申し込む前は、お値段は少し高いかな？と思いましたが、実際参加してみてお値段以上の価値はあると思います。

ユリコさんを始めスタッフの方たちは皆親切な人ばかり。ツアーに参加して、泳ぐこともキレイな景色を見たこともストレス解消になりました。

また癒されに来たいです☆

The charm of this tour departing from Outrigger Reef on the Beach is that it starts from Waikiki Beach. The morning meeting time is early, but I think it's still manageable.

On the day of the tour, it was windy and the waves were high, but we were able to see various fish and even sea turtles while snorkeling. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any dolphins. Still, it was a relaxing and enjoyable tour.

Also, when we participated, there were zero Japanese people. It's a rare tour where you can truly feel like you're on an overseas trip. The explanations were in English and included some humor, which I couldn't fully understand, but the captain was kind enough to explain slowly using just a few words for us.

Since the tour ends in the morning, you can participate in other tours, go shopping, or relax on the beach in the afternoon, making it a meaningful way to spend the day.

It was a recommended tour for going with friends and having a great time together.

アウトリガー・リーフ・オン・ザ・ビーチより出るこのツアーの魅力はワイキキビーチから出発ということです。
朝の集合時間は早いですが、それでも楽だと思います。

当日は風が強くて波も高かったですが、シュノーケリングでは色んな魚、ウミガメにも会えました。
残念なのは、イルカに遭遇できなかったこと。
それでものんびり楽しめるツアーです。

また、私たちが参加した時は日本人ゼロ。
「海外旅行に来た」と味わえる珍しいツアーです。
説明なども英語で笑いを取っていたようですが、理解できなかったりもしましたが、キャプテンは私たちには単語のみでゆっくり説明してくれる親切な方でした。

午前中に終わるツアーなので、午後からは他のツアーに参加したり、ショッピングに行ったり、ビーチでのんびりしたりもできるので、1日を有意義に使えると思います。

友達みんなでワイワイ行くのにオススメのツアーでした。

I was able to see a lot of dolphins.
I could hear their voices, and I felt like I wanted to watch them forever.
The staff were cheerful and kind, so I never felt bored on the boat.
After seeing the dolphins, I was able to borrow a kayak without any additional charge, and the cheeseburger was delicious, leaving me very satisfied.

I love turtles, so I wished I could have seen a few more turtles...

I resonated with the staff's spirit of cherishing dolphins and nature.
I definitely want to participate again.

Staff member J is surprisingly handsome☆ He teaches a cheerful dance at the end☆

イルカにたくさん会えました。
声が聞こえて、いつまでも見ていたい気持ちでした。
スタッフの方が明るく、やさしくて船の上でも退屈しなかったです。
イルカを見た後は、追加料金なしでカヤックなども借りれて
、チーズバーガーも食べれておいしくて大満足でした。

わたしは亀がだいすきなのでもうすこし亀を見ていたかったのですが、、

スタッフの方のイルカや自然を大切にする精神が共感できました。
またぜひ参加したいです。

スタッフのＪ君は何気にイケメン☆最後に陽気なダンスをおしえてくれます☆

Absolutely amazing day, wonderful staff, great meal and drinks and of course the dolphins and turtles were fabulous.

From the moment the boat set sail, dolphins began to come alongside us one after another. They swam slowly with us, and I was able to meet many dolphins, which made me extremely satisfied! It was so healing.

At first, you might think this tour is a bit pricey when you sign up, but I believe it's worth participating!

On the way to the harbor, we had breakfast at Leonard's with their famous malasadas, and not only did we swim with dolphins in the ocean, but we also got to swim with sea turtles and snorkel in a place that felt like a dragon palace! We also had the chance to kayak. And just when we were getting tired, we enjoyed freshly made cheeseburgers.

The breeze felt nice, the scenery was amazing, and it was a truly healing moment.

All the staff were wonderful! (＾＾)

I want to make this a regular event whenever I go to Hawaii.

船が出港して間もない頃から、
次々とイルカが船のそばに来てくれました。
一緒に泳ぎだしてからもゆっくり泳いでくれて、
たくさんのイルカと会うことができて大満足！！
癒されまくりです。

このツアーは、申し込む段階ではちょっと高いかな？
と思いがちですが、参加して損はないと思います！

港までの道のりでレナーズのマサラダで朝食、
海ではイルカだけでなくウミガメとも泳げて、
龍宮城のようなところでシュノーケリング！
カヤックもさせて頂きました。
そして疲れた頃に焼きたてのチーズバーガー◎

風も気持ちいいし、景色も最高で癒しのひと時でした。

スタッフの方もいい方ばかりです♪（＾＾）

ハワイに行く時の恒例行事にしたいです。

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to this particular place. As I had heard, it was truly wonderful.

(Good points)
1. The unique location is truly remarkable. Surrounded by beautiful seas and the mountains of Hawaii, with white sand, it was really a mysterious and lovely place.

2. I appreciated how the female staff genuinely cared about making everyone enjoy their time. After all, it's the experiences we create that become memories, so in that sense, it was very good.

3. The lunch in the afternoon was not just a typical tour add-on; it was well-prepared and delicious.

4. Three rays approached the boat asking for food. It was my first time seeing rays up close, and I was thrilled.

(Not-so-good points)
1. The public restroom at the port was a bit... even men would want to hold it in. Since there are no other options, the likelihood of needing to use it is high, so I wonder if something can be done about that.

2. The weather on the day I visited wasn't great, and the sky was quite cloudy. As a result, the sea was also cloudy (reflecting the sky), which diminished the excitement. During snorkeling, it was disappointing that visibility wasn't very good.

3. Similarly, since the weather was not ideal, the women were particularly shivering when they got out of the water. It would be best to prepare bath towels or windbreakers as much as possible.

4. I don't think anyone would compare it to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, but compared to that, there weren't as many fish (during my visit). So, for those who know about it, don't have such expectations...

5. Even though it's called white sand, there are slightly pebbly areas, so it's not completely sandy.

Those who only skim through the not-so-good points might lose their motivation to go, but these are just minor issues. I think it was worth going. Just to be clear.

ハワイは何度も来ていますが今回初めて行きました。聞いていたとおりとても素晴らしいところでした。

（良かったところ）
1.何といっても珍しいそのロケーション。綺麗な海、ハワイの山々に囲まれ、白い砂、本当に不思議な、素敵な所でした。

2.スタッフの女性が本当にみんなを楽しませようと気遣いがうれしかったし、良かったです。所詮人間って場所は当然として、その時の体験で想い出を作っていくと思うのでそういう意味でもとても良かったです。

3.午後のランチは、良くありがちなツァーのおまけレベルではなくきちんとしていて美味しかったですよ。

4.エイがボートに近寄ってエサをねだっていました(3匹）。エイを近くで見たのは初めてだったので感激しました。

（良くなかったところ）
1.港の公衆トイレがちょっと・・・で、男でさえ我慢したくなる程でした。他にないため利用する機会確率が高いのでこれはどうにかならないものかと。

2.行った日の天気があまり良くなくて空は曇りがちでした。そのため海も（空を映すので）曇っていて、感激が半減という感じでした。スノーケリングの時もあまり深いところまで見えにくく残念でした。天候はどうにもならないですが、晴れた時との違いがとても大きいと感じました。

3.同じく、天気がいまいちだったので水から上がった時、特に女性陣が震えていました。できるだけバスタオルか風よけ上着等を準備しておいた方が良いです。

4.オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフと比べる方はいないかと思いますが、それと比べたら魚はそんなに多くいませんでした（私の時）。なので、それを知っている人はそんな期待はしないように・・・。

5.白い砂といっても微妙に小石はあるので完全な砂ではないですよ~。

良くなかったところだけつまみ読みした方は行く気を失せてしまうかもしれませんが、これは”あえて言うなら・・・”というレベルです。私は行って良かったと思っています。念のため。

The sandbar and the ocean were truly beautiful. I was moved to see the colors of the ocean change for the first time. I also got to see many honu (turtles), and they were adorable. The water level at the sandbar was up to my waist (and the water temperature was cold), so walking was a bit challenging, but it's not every day you get to walk in such a beautiful ocean, so I enjoyed it. The snorkeling was great too; I saw a lot of fish. The BBQ lunch had plenty of delicious meat cooked right on the spot. It was just as good as Yummy Korean BBQ. The staff were all wonderful people. I will definitely participate again next time!

サンドバー・海、本当にキレイだった。海の色が変わるところを始めてみたので感動しました。ホヌさん（カメ）もたくさん見れて可愛かった。サンドバーは、腰くらいまで潮位があったので（水温も冷たくて）歩くのが大変でしたが、あんなにキレイな海を歩くことはそんなに出来ることじゃないので、楽しめました。シュノーケリングも魚をたくさん見られて良かったです。ランチのＢＢＱは、その場で焼いてくれたお肉がたくさんあって美味しかった。ヤミーコリアンＢＢＱに負けないくらいです。スタッフの方もみんな良い人ばかりです。次回も必ず参加します！

This was my second time snorkeling with wild dolphins and sea turtles. During my first experience at a different location, the instructions were not clear, and I ended up swallowing seawater at the beginning, which was quite frustrating. However, I really wanted to see dolphins, so I decided to try at "Dolphin University." The staff were kind and friendly, which made the experience very enjoyable. Dolphins swam right below me, and sea turtles gracefully glided beneath as well. When I fed them a little bread, the yellow fish came close and touched my hand, which was adorable. The weather was perfect too. I will definitely come back when I visit Hawaii again.

２回目の野生のイルカとウミガメシュノーケル　
初回は、違うところで体験したのですが、説明がきちんとなく、始めの方は海水飲んだりと散々でした。
　でもイルカが見たくって、『イルカ大学』でチャレンジ
スッタッフの方も親切でフレンドリーでとてもよかったです。
真下をイルカが通り、海亀も真下で優雅に泳いでいました。
パンを少しづつあげると、黄色の魚が寄ってきて、手に触ってくるのが、かわいくて
天気もよく最高でした。
また、ハワイにいったらお願いします。

I was so happy to encounter so many sea turtles that I was told, "You're lucky!" The meals on the boat were also very delicious, and the staff were all very entertaining and fun!

ラッキーですね！って言われるくらい海亀にたくさん出会えて嬉しかったです。
船での食事もとっても美味しかったし、スタッフの皆さんもとっても面白くて楽しかったです！

I definitely think you should go. It was very beautiful. The barbecue was also very delicious, and I tried Hawaiian donuts for the first time, which were really tasty.

絶対に行ったほうがいいと思います。
とても綺麗でした。
バーベキューもとても美味しく、またハワイのドーナツも初めて食べましたが、とても美味しかったです。

Meeting wild dolphins is definitely a different experience compared to seeing them in an aquarium. They were so fast and passed by in the blink of an eye, but there were so many of them that it felt like they were everywhere. I was also able to see dolphins jumping right next to the surface.

At the point where we could see turtles, they came so close that I felt like I could touch them, which was exciting.

However, as everyone mentioned, it was really cold on the boat (in April), so renting a wetsuit might be essential. I wore a rash guard, but it was still chilly even in a wetsuit.

I was very satisfied with the tour, but later I found out that Dolphin University, which is a more advanced version of Dolphin Junior High, was cheaper (there was a limited-time discount), and I felt a bit disappointed about that. I wonder what the reasoning is behind such a strange price reversal...

Overall, I was very satisfied with the content of the tour. Thank you very much to all the staff.

野生のイルカに会うのは、やっぱり水族館で見るのとは感激が違いますね。
すごく早くてあっという間に通り過ぎてしまったけれど、すごくたくさんの群れだったので、あっちにもこっちにもって感じで。
水面ではイルカのジャンプもそばで見れました。

カメが見れるポイントでは、さわってしまいそうになるくらい間近に現れて、ワクワクしたし。

ただ（今回4月の）船の上では皆さんが仰っているようにすごく寒いので、ウェットスーツのレンタルは必須かもしれません。
ラッシュガードを着ていきましたが、ウェットスーツでも寒いくらいなので。

すごく大満足のツアーだったのですが、イルカ中学のランクアップ版であるイルカ大学の方が値段が安かった（期間限定の割引ですが）ってことを後で知って、すごく損したような複雑な気分になったので、その点はちょっと・・う~んマイナスです。
どういった理由でそのような不思議な逆転値段設定なのか・・

ツアーの内容自体は大満足でした。
スタッフの皆様どうもありがとうございました。

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter. The staff members were very good at Japanese and many were very caring, so my daughter was very satisfied.

It was my first time seeing dolphins and sea turtles up close! I was moved. The performance by the staff and the captain was excellent and fun.

The hula lesson in the great outdoors was also very pleasant and I was very satisfied.

For those worried about seasickness, it seems advisable to bring motion sickness medication.

５歳の娘と二人で参加しました。
スタッフの方々が、日本語が上手でとっても子煩悩な方が多かったので娘も大満足でした。

イルカやウミガメを近くで見たのは初めて！感動しました。
スタッフ＆船長のパフォーマンスの最高で楽しかったです。

大自然のなかのフラのレッスンも気持ちがよくて大満足でした。


船酔いが心配な方は、酔い止め薬は、持参した方がよさそうです。

I definitely want to participate again! The boat was fast and it was so much fun. The staff really helped to create a lively atmosphere. The moment I saw a dolphin's fin right in front of me was just moving. From what I gather from blogs and such, it seems like it wasn't a "too wonderful situation," but it was still very touching. The turtles also made an appearance. The blue sea, the coastline, and the sun were just breathtaking. My mother, who can't swim, was with us and she was quite happy. (Although it seemed she struggled a bit after jumping into the sea and drinking a lot of seawater, she didn't say she wouldn't go again; instead, she renewed her determination to go again!) It was that refreshing. You can enjoy colorful fish up close while snorkeling, feeling like you're swimming in an aquarium. I highly recommend it for families with children. While wind protection is necessary on the boat, our family had a great time without needing to rent wetsuits.

また絶対に参加したいと思います!!
ボートもスピードがあり、楽しかったー。
スタッフももちろん盛り上げてくれました。
目の前にイルカのヒレが見えた瞬間なんて、もう、感動です。ブログ等から察するに、「素晴らしすぎる状況」ではなかったように思いますが、十分感動します。
カメもちゃんと姿を見せてくれたし。
あの蒼い海と海岸線と太陽でもう、やられます。
泳げない母も一緒でしたが、かなり喜んでました。
（海へ飛び込んだ際に海水をずいぶん飲んで苦しんだようでしたが、二度と行かない、と言わないばかりか、また行く!!の決意を新たにしていました）
それほどにリフレッシュさせてくれます。
シュノーケリングでも色鮮やかなサカナを間近に堪能できます。水族館を泳いでいる気分になれるくらいです。
子どもさんのいるファミリーにはかなりオススメです。
ボートの上での風対策は必要ですが、私たち家族はウェットスーツを借りることも無く楽しめました。

I made a reservation on-site and participated with a friend.

At first, I thought it would only be Japanese people, but there were also various people from Europe and America, which made me really excited. The inside of the boat was clean, and the restroom was nice too.

As we set off, the captain immediately started explaining in English, and I thought, "I don't understand this at all (#^.^#)," but then, to my surprise, Jin-kun appeared, speaking Japanese fluently (and he was handsome too)! He asked, "Are there any Japanese people here?" It was so cute and hilarious!!

Thanks to that, I was sure I could enjoy myself without worry!

The sea was incredibly beautiful, with different shades of blue depending on the location, and the breeze felt nice. I didn't want to go back, even though we had just started.

Before long, we spotted dolphins, and they kept coming one after another!!! In the end, there was a huge group of over 20 dolphins swimming right next to the boat, and they were so cute, I was extremely satisfied☆

After that, during snorkeling, I swam with sea turtles and fish, feeling like I had become a fish myself. It was quite cold after snorkeling, but there were four showers with warm water, so I was able to warm up.

And finally, it was time for lunch☆ While preparing lunch, Jin-kun jokingly asked about the chicken, "Is this your first time eating dolphin?" which surprised me and made me laugh a lot☆

The lunch was delicious, and I ended up eating a lot (*^_^*).

When my friend felt a bit seasick, Jin-kun noticed and asked, "Are you okay?" He was very considerate and gave various advice, which was really helpful. He's a thoughtful guy.

In the end, I took a photo with Jin-kun and reluctantly headed back (__).

As you can see, I really became quite fond of Jin-kun on this tour!!!!!!!

It was an absolutely wonderful tour that I definitely want to go on again☆☆☆

現地で予約して友達と2人で参加しました。

初めは日本人だけかと思いきや、欧米の方達も色々いて、
すごくワクワクしました。
船の中は清潔でトイレもきれいでした。

出発すると、すぐにキャプテンが英語で説明してくれて、わかんないやこりゃ(#^.^#)と思っていたら、なんと！！！
日本人より流暢と言っていいほどの日本語を話す（しかもイケメン）ジン君が登場！！
「え~、日本人の方いますか~？」
って、キュン殺＆超うけました！！

そのおかげで、安心して楽しめると確信！！

沖のほうは海がすっごく綺麗で、青色が場所によって違って、風も気持ち良いし、帰りたくない！！と出発したばかりなのに、思ってしまうほど。


そうこうしてるうちに、イルカが見えてきて、しかも次々に！！！
しまいには、２０匹以上かと言うくらいの大群が船のすぐ傍をずっと泳いでいて、かなり可愛くて、大満足☆


その後、シュノーケリングでは海がめや魚達と一緒に泳いで、自分も魚になったような気分でいました。
シュノーケリングの後はかなり寒かったのですが、ちゃんと温かいお湯の出るシャワーが４つもあり、温まる事ができました。


そして、いよいよlunch☆
lunchの準備中、またまたジン君がチキンの事を
「イルカ食べるの初めてです？」
とかいう、冗談言うもんだから、
めちゃびっくりして、大笑いしました☆

lunchがまたおいしくて、いっぱい食べちゃいました(*^_^*)

友達が少し船酔いしていると、ジン君が気づいて、
「大丈夫ですか？」
と、気遣ってくれて、色々アドバイスくれたので、助かりました。気が利く子です。


最後にジン君と写真撮影して、泣く泣く帰りました(__)



と、お分かりの通りこのツアー、私はかなりジン君がおきにいりになりました！！！！！


絶対また行きたい大大大満足のツアーでした☆☆☆

The weather was somewhat okay with strong winds, cold temperatures, and a mix of sunshine and clouds, but since I checked the low tide times and participated, a wide sandy beach appeared on the sandbar, and it was incredibly beautiful.

A beach emerged in the middle of the sea, surrounded by very clear water, and I was moved by the scenery I had never seen before.

The snorkeling was cold, but I was able to borrow a wetsuit, so I could swim without feeling too cold. I was excited to see many larger fish than I expected.

They provide life jackets, so even if you can't swim, you can still snorkel. My 8-year-old and 5-year-old children participated as well, but when it came to snorkeling, they started to get scared of swimming in water where they couldn't touch the bottom, and I thought they would have to give up. However, the staff kindly prepared a small inflatable boat, allowing the children to clearly see the fish in the water from the boat.

I am very grateful for their kindness. We were able to see about 15 sea turtles, right in front of us. Those who entered the water early were able to swim together with them.

It might be a bit cold at this time of year, but I was able to see the best scenery that you can't see in Japan and had a wonderful time swimming with the fish.

風が強くて寒くて晴れたり曇ったりで、天候はまぁまぁでしたが干潮の時間を調べて参加したためサンドバーの砂浜が広範囲に現れ、最高にきれいでした。
海の真ん中に砂浜が現れ、まわりはとてもきれいな海で見たことのない景色に感動しました
シュノーケルは、寒かったのですがウエットスーツを貸してもらえたので泳ぐときは寒い思いをせずやることができました。
思っていたより大きな魚が沢山見れ興奮しました。
ライフジャケットを貸していただけるので、泳げなくてシュノーケルできます。
8歳と5歳の子供も参加しましたが、シュノーケルになると足の届かない海で泳ぐことを怖がり始め、断念せざるおえないと思っていましたが、スタッフの方が小さいビニールボートを用意してくださって、子供もボートの上から海の中の魚をはっきり見ることができました。
とても親切にしてくださり感謝しています。
海亀も１５匹くらい見ることができました。
それも目の前で。
早く海に入った人は、一緒に泳ぐこともできました
今の時期、少し寒いかもしれませんが、日本では見れない最高の景色を見れ、魚と泳ぐことができ楽しい思いをすることができました。

The dolphin tour had several options, and I was unsure which to choose, but I picked this one and it was the best decision. The boat was a large catamaran, spacious, clean, fast, and felt safe. We first went to the dolphin point and after seeing the dolphins, we headed to see whales. We spotted a spout in the distance and approached it quickly because the boat was fast, allowing us to get close in no time. After chasing and watching the whales for a while, we returned to the dolphin point for snorkeling. The equipment was clean, and the staff took great care of my 4-year-old grandson. There was a staff member named Tamiko who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. She taught the Japanese guests with great care. At the snorkeling point, by chance, while my grandson and I were playing near the boat, a large sea turtle surfaced right beneath us, coming up very close. I was so surprised that I took off my snorkel and shouted, "It's a turtle!" This stroke of luck was shared by the two of us and two foreign guests nearby. The others were away from the boat and missed this fortunate encounter. After that, we had lunch, which was luxurious and surprisingly impressive for a meal on a boat. The drinks included unlimited beer and Hawaiian cocktails, and we could eat wherever we liked on the boat. During that time, the boat cruised even further than the whale sighting point, making for a very satisfying watching cruise. My wife was also very satisfied, and I think we will definitely become repeat customers. I highly recommend it. There are other tours nearby, but they can't compare in terms of luxury.

イルカツアーはアランさんのなかでもいくつかあり、迷いましたが、このツアーにして最高でした。船も大きな双胴船で、広くてきれいで速くて安心でした。最初にイルカポイントへ行きイルカを見た後今度はクジラをミニみにいきました。遠くに潮を吹いているのを見つけて近づくのですが船が速いのですぐに近くまで行けました。そこでしばらくクジラを追いかけてウォッチングをした後またイルカポイントへ戻りそこでシュノーケリングです。道具もきれいで4歳の孫にはスタッフの方がいろいろと世話をしてくださいました。日本語の出来るタミ子さんという方がおられたので安心でした。日本人には彼女が丁寧に教えてくれました。シュノーケルポイントではたまたまですが私と4歳の孫が船の近くで遊んでいたら真下から大きなウミガメが浮上したきて、すぐそばに浮き上がり、あまりの驚きにシュノーケルを外して『カメだー』と叫んでしまいました。この幸運は私たち二人と近くにいた外人さん二人の４にんでした。たの人たちは船から離れていてこの幸運に遭遇できませんでした。その後はランチでしたがこれが豪華で船の上の食事とはおもえないくらいの感動ランチでした。飲み物もビールはもちろん、ハワイアンカクテルも飲み放題で船の上で好き勝手な場所で食事でした。その間また船はクジラを見たポイントよりもまだ先までクルーズしてくれて大満足のウォッチングクルーズでした。
家内も大満足で多分リピーターになると思います。
絶対オススメ。近くに他のツアーも来ていますが豪華さでは比較になりませんよ。

This is the second time we took Capt Bob's cruise, and it was as much fun as the first. The staff is always lots of fun and playful and really care about the customers. They always make sure you have a good time and there is lots to see and do. If you don't want to snorkel, you are welcome to sun bathe on the catamaran, no one forces you to do anything.
The staff answers all questions and it's a very fun afternoon adventure.

I was able to go just when the sandbar was out, and I saw a very beautiful sea (＾−＾). Also, I was really happy to see many sea turtles. ☆ The staff were very kind and taught us well, and I definitely want to participate again! The time spent on the boat wasn't too long, so even for someone like me who gets seasick, I had a great time!!!

ちょうどサンドバーが出ている時間にいけて、とても綺麗な海が見れました（＾−＾）
また、ウミガメも沢山見れて本当によかったです。☆
スタッフさんも丁寧に教えてくれて、是非また参加したいと思っています！　
船に乗っている時間もそんなに長くないので、船酔いの私にも十分楽しめました！！！　

It was an early morning tour, but my child was full of anticipation to meet the dolphins! Surprisingly, we quickly spotted a pod of dolphins. At first, my child was sulking because they couldn't use the snorkel well, but they persevered to see the dolphins. We were truly satisfied to see so many dolphins up close.

Also, the sea turtles were unexpectedly cute! Despite the presence of people, they approached us. When my child popped their head above the water, they came face to face with a sea turtle, and it was quite a surprise, but it seems to have become the most enjoyable memory in Hawaii.

朝早いツアーでしたが、子どもはイルカに会えると期待満々!!意外にもすぐにイルカの群れを発見。シュノーケルがうまく使えずに初めはむくれていた子どももイルカ見たさにがんばりました。本当にたくさんのイルカを間近でみることができ大満足です。
また海がめが意外にかわいい!!人がいるにもかかわらず近寄ってきました。子どもが海面に顔を出すと同時に海がめとご対面、かなりびっくりしてましたがハワイで一番楽しい思い出になったようです。

I was originally scheduled to participate on February 27, but due to a tsunami warning from the earthquake in Chile, I had to cancel... I ended up being stuck in the hotel during such nice weather, but when I called Alan and the tour company, they were very accommodating and I was able to reschedule for March 1. Thank you very much!

The sea in heaven is truly blue! Emerald! It was so beautiful! However, the wind was really strong, and the captain seemed to be in a good mood, saying, "The wind is strong!" (laughs). Even though I was shivering, I enjoyed the heavenly sea in the area where the tide had receded. The white sand was probably affected by the wind, as there wasn't much, but I will never forget the excitement of standing in the blue sea.

For snorkeling, since the wind was strong and the current was fast, I couldn't swim, so I just watched from the boat, but that alone was satisfying. Next time, I will practice swimming! I was able to see turtles about ten times from the boat. The food was delicious, and the crew was entertaining, so I was very satisfied!

I hope to go again on a really sunny day! Thank you!

本当は２月２７日に参加予定だったのですが、チリの大地震による津波警報が出てキャンセルに…
すごくいい天気の中ホテルに監禁状態になってしまい、Alan1さんや、催行会社に電話をしたら、とても良い対応をしてくれて、３月１日に日を変えて参加することが出来ました＾＾ありがとうございました！
天国の海は本当に青！エメラルド！すごくキレイでした！
ただ風がすごく強くてキャプテンも「カゼツヨイネー！」とご機嫌？でした笑。震えながらも潮が引いた場所で天国の海を満喫しました＾＾白い砂は、風の影響かな？あんまりなかったですが、青い海の中に立てた瞬間の感動は忘れられません。

シュノーケリングは風も強く潮の流れが早いということで、泳げない私は船から見ていましたが、それだけでも満足できました＾＾次は泳ぎの練習をしていくぞ！！船の上からも亀さんを１０回ぐらい見ることができました＾＾ご飯もおいしかったし、クルーの皆さんもおもしろかったし、満足です！

次はすっごく晴れた時に行けたらいいなと思います！
ありがとうございました！

I participated on February 21.

We joined as a family, but I was the only one who couldn't swim well, so I felt a bit anxious. However, I was drawn to the campaign where if four people participated, it would cost the price of three.

When we set off, my daughter was overjoyed with the speedboat! We saw the tail of a whale diving, discovered dolphins, and put on our snorkels and fins to jump in. Since it was my first experience with both snorkeling and fins, it was quite challenging. I could barely float, but the instructor helped me, and I was able to see the dolphins safely. Unfortunately, I borrowed a prescription snorkel, but it didn't fit well, and my vision was always a bit blurry, which was disappointing. My husband switched it for me partway through, and that one fit better.

This time, we couldn't go to the tropical fish spot, possibly due to the waves, which was a shame. We swam a lot with the dolphins instead, but it was a bit long for me as a beginner, and I got tired.

However, we were all satisfied to see the dolphins up close. If I could wish for anything, it would be to have time to check the condition of the snorkel...

I wonder if I can do a little better next time?

２月２１日に参加しました。

私たちはファミリーで参加でしたが、私だけが、うまく泳ぐことが出来ず、少々不安ながら、キャンペーンで、4人参加すると、3人分の金額になるところに惹かれ申し込みました。

いざ出発、娘は、高速ボートにもとっても大喜び！！
くじらのダイビングの尻尾も見れ、イルカを発見し、シュノーケルとフィンを装着して、飛び込みます。
なにしろ、シュノーケルもフィンも初体験なので、やっぱり大変。浮かぶのが精一杯なところ、インストラクターさんが手を引っ張ってくれて、無事イルカを見ることができました。
ただ、度付きシュノーケルを借りたのですが、どうもうまくフィットせず、視界が終始ボーっとしてたのが、残念
途中、主人が取り替えてくれたのですが、そちらのほうがまだフィットしてましたね

今回は波があったせいか、熱帯魚のスポットにいかれなかったのも、残念。その分いるかとたくさん泳いだのですが、初心者の私には、ちょっと長くて、疲れました。

でも、いるかを近くで見れ、みんな満足しました。
欲をいえば、シュノーケルの状態を確認する時間があれば・・・・

次回は、もう少し上手にできるかな？

We went snorkeling. We saw the turtles and lot's of fish, octopus, moray eels. Then we went high speed sailing. Captain John and Rabbit are the most fun tour guides.

It was unfortunate that the weather was bad, but I was excited to search for dolphins, enjoyed the thrill of the boat ride, and finally got to see the dolphins! I was able to see them quite closely, and I also got to see wild dolphins up close while snorkeling. They passed by in the blink of an eye, but even when they were out of sight, I could hear their sounds, which was mystical. I was also happy to see sea turtles. I went alone, but I had fun talking with the staff and other customers.

天気が悪かったのが残念でしたが、ドキドキしながらイルカを探し、その間はボートのスリルを楽しみ、やっとイルカに会えました！
結構近くで見れたし、シュノーケルでも近くで自然のイルカを見ることができました。あっという間に通り過ぎてしまいますが、見えなくても声が聞こえたりして、神秘的でした。
海ガメもみれて嬉しかったです。
ひとりで行きましたが、スタッフやほかのお客さんと話したりして楽しかったです。

I went on February 18. It was early in the morning and I was sleepy, but the weather was nice and perfect for seeing dolphins.

All the participants were Japanese. The staff spoke Japanese well (there were also Japanese staff), so I had no trouble with conversations at all.

When we went out to sea, other tours (like Dolphin University) were already lined up to see dolphins, so we explored the sea in the meantime.

And then, there was a whale!! Someone from our tour spotted a whale under the boat. It was so exciting. We were able to see a whale spouting water several times up close afterward, which was amazing. The staff said that this was quite rare.

To swim with the dolphins, we went close to them by boat and then dove into the sea! However, since they were moving, it was difficult to swim right next to them. But on my second try, I was able to swim close enough to see them clearly.

The waves were rough, so the sea turtles were swimming near the bottom, but I was able to see them. Unfortunately, there were no fish. The boat ride was fast and really fun.

And since it was winter, it was cold. A wetsuit is essential. I thought about only bringing small change, but I was glad I heard in advance that I would need $10. After getting wet, it was cold to move against the wind, so something to wear over was necessary.

One person got seasick, so if you're worried about that, it might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

Overall, I was satisfied because I was able to see both the whale and the sea turtles. I even bought the DVD.

２月１８日に行きました。
朝早くて眠かったですが、お天気もよくいるか日和★

参加者はみんな日本人でした。スタッフの方も日本語が上手で（日本人もいました）会話には全然困りませんでした。

海に出ると既に他のツアー（イルカ大学など）がイルカを見るために並んでいたのでその間に海を散策。

と、クジラがいました！！
同じツアーの人が船の下にいるクジラも発見。大興奮でした。その後も数回潮を吹くクジラが近くで見られ、大感激。
スタッフの人もこんなことは珍しいといっていました。

イルカと泳ぐのは近くまで船で行って海へダイブ！するのですがやっぱり動いているのですぐ近くで泳ぐのは難しかったです。
が、２回目のトライで目視できるほど近くで泳いでいました。

波が荒かったので海がめも底の方を泳いでいましたが見れました。魚は残念ながらいませんでした。
ボートのライドはスピードがあってすごく楽しかったです。

そしてやっぱり冬だったので寒かった。ウエットスーツ必須です。お金は小銭しかもって行かないでおこうと思っていましたが、１０ドルいると事前に聞いたおかげで助かりました。
ぬれた後は風を切って進むのが寒いので羽織るものなど必要ですね。

１人酔われた方もみえたので、不安な方は酔い止め飲んでおいた方が良いかもしれません。

トータルではクジラもいるかも海がめも見れたので満足です。DVDも買っちゃいました。

We went as a family of eight. It was really cold on the day of our visit, and most people rented wetsuits. I was looking forward to snorkeling, but unfortunately, the weather made the waves too strong, which was difficult for beginners, so I couldn't do it. Later, when I asked another tour guide, they told me that the sandbar isn't a place for snorkeling. When I did it in Guam before, there were no waves and no coral, so I could just float around, but it seemed like you had to swim here, which was disappointing.

However, my 81-year-old grandmother had never been in the ocean until this year, and she enjoyed her first experience while wearing a wetsuit. The sandbar had quite a low tide, so all eight of us held hands and jumped together, making it a really fun family trip.

家族8人で行きました。
当日はとっても寒くて、ほとんどの人がウエットスーツを借りてました。私はシュノーケリングを楽しみにしてたのですが、あいにくの天候で波の流れが早く初心者には難しくて出来ませんでした。あとでほかのツアーのガイドさんに聞いたら、サンドバーではシュノーケリングやるところじゃないよ~って言われました。前にグアムでやったときは全然波のないサンゴなどもないところで囲いをつけてやったので、ぷかぷか浮いてるだけだったので私でも出来ましたが、ここでは泳げないとダメみたいで残念でした。
でも、81歳のおばあちゃんはこの年まで海に入ったことがなかったそうで、ウエットスーツ着ながら初体験を楽しんでいました。
サンドバーは潮がけっこう引いてたので、8人全員で手をつないでジャンプしてとっても楽しい家族旅行になりました。

My family and i had an amazing time on this trip. The crew is amazing and very welcoming and easy to get along with. Playing water volleyball was interesting but very very fun! I would recomend this tour to anybody who wants to have fun and who wants to see some cool fish.

On our first trip to Hawaii, we found a plan that allowed us to enjoy the beautiful ocean, snorkeling, and sea turtles. On the day we participated, there was a Japanese guide who was very friendly. The crew was also cheerful, making for an exciting sailing experience.

The sandbar was incredibly beautiful, even more so than in photos, and playing volleyball there was the best. Although we didn't speak any English, it was true that "expressions speak louder than words."

There seem to be mixed opinions about the lunch, but the freshly grilled patties in burgers on the boat were fantastic for us. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles while snorkeling, but it was still very appealing, even though it was a bit cold.

Overall, we were extremely satisfied with this activity in terms of price, staff, and content. We were even generous with the tips (laughs). Thank you very much!

初ハワイで、綺麗な海、シュノーケリング、海ガメのを堪能できるプランは・・・と探して決定しました。私たちが参加した日は日本人ガイドさんもいらっしゃって非常に親しみやすかったです。クルーも陽気なメンバーでわくわくするセーリングです。
サンドバーは写真では伝え切れないくらい綺麗ですし、そんなサンドバーにネットを立てて行うバレーボールも最高でした。英語全くな私たちでしたが『表情は言葉以上にものを語る』ですね。
お昼については賛否両論があるようですが、船の上で焼きたてのパテをパンに挟んだハンバーガーは私たちにとってはサイコーでした。
残念ながらシュノーケリングでは海がめには遭遇できませんでしたが、それでも十分に魅力的でした。少し寒かったですが。
トータルで見てこちらのアクティビティは価格面、スタッフ、内容すべてにおいて大満足でした。チップ奮発してまうほどです（笑）
ありがとうございました。

I can't swim at all, but I thought that if I wore a life jacket, I would float. I figured that if I put on a snorkel, I could manage to breathe somehow. After all, swimming with wild dolphins and encountering sea turtles is something you can't do every day, right? I was so excited that right after signing up, I even dreamed about swimming with dolphins.

On the day of the event, I had just arrived in Hawaii the day before, so waking up early was tough. But for the dolphins and sea turtles, it was worth it! By the way, the staff from Dolphin Middle School even gave us a morning call! On the bus ride there, we listened to explanations and once we arrived at the port, we rented wet suits and put them on right there, ready to go. As soon as we left the port, there were dolphins!

To get into the sea, we had to put on fins and snorkels, and one by one, jump in from the back of the boat. I was scared to jump in since I can't swim... But I was pushed to hurry, so I steeled myself and jumped in. From that moment, I panicked and couldn't focus on learning from the dolphins. I couldn't keep up with everyone and was just trying to stay afloat in the water. At first, I clung to my husband, but then suddenly, I found myself being pulled along by Yuriko, the instructor and class member for that day, who was holding my hand!

She guided me to the dolphins, allowing me to swim along with her (＾＾) I was so moved! It felt like I was in a dream. But this was all thanks to Yuriko! Without her support, I might have just floundered in the sea (＾＾； I am incredibly grateful! Thank you! I was also impressed by how attentive she was. She wasn't just an accompanying instructor; she provided solid support and was very observant. Amazing! I was thrilled by the dolphins, but I was equally touched by Yuriko's support☆ She quickly remembered the names of everyone on the tour, and two days later, I was surprised when she called out to me in town (＞＿＜).

Anyway, I got sidetracked... After swimming with the dolphins, we returned to the boat and headed to the next spot. This time, we went to meet the sea turtles☆ Here too, we...

私は、まったく泳げないんですがライフジャケットつければ浮くし。
シュノーケルつければ、息継ぎもなんとかなるだろうと言う考えで申し込みました。
だって、野生のイルカと泳げてウミガメにも出会えるなんて、普通じゃできないでしょ？
すごい楽しみで仕方なくて、申し込んだ直後にイルカと泳いでる夢見ちゃったりして。

当日、ハワイに着いた次の日だったので早起きは辛かったですけど。
イルカとウミガメのためなら、なんのその！
ちなみに、イルカ中学のスタッフの方がモーニングコールもしてくれます！！
行きのバスの中で、説明等を聞き。
港に着いて、ウエットスーツをレンタルしてその場で着て、いざ出陣。
港を出てすぐにもうイルカ先生がいるの！！

で、海へと繰り出すには、足ひれとシュノーケルをつけ、ボートの後ろから順番に、つるんっと飛び込むんだけど。
泳げない私、飛び込むのも怖くて。。
でも、早く！と押されるので、意を決して飛び込みました。
もう、その時からパニックで、イルカ先生から学ぶ所じゃなくなった私。
到底、みんなにも着いていけないし、海の中にいるのに精一杯。
始めは、旦那にしがみついてたけど、ふっと急にぐいぐい引っ張られるように泳ぐ私。
あれ？と思ったら、なんとその日のインストラクターであり学級員でもあるYurikoさんが私の手を握って泳いでくれてるではありませんか！！

イルカ先生の所にぐいぐい連れて行ってくれるので、追いかけるように一緒に泳ぐことができました（＾＾）
もう、ちょー感激！！夢の中にいるみたいで。
でも、これも学級員のYurikoさんのお陰です！あのサポートが無かったら、海でもがいて終了だったかもです（＾＾；
すごいとっても感謝☆ありがとう！
というか、よく見てるな~と思いました。
ただ、付き添うインストラクターではなくサポートをしっかりしてくれるし、よく気がつくし。すごい！！
イルカにも大感激だったけど。Yurikoさんのサポートにも感激でした☆
ツアーに参加している人の名前もすぐに覚えてくれて、ツアー後２日経って、町中で声かけられたのにはびっくりしちゃいましたよ（＞＿＜）

で、話しがづれましたが。。
イルカ先生と泳いで一度、船に戻り次のスポットへ。
今度はウミガメ先生に会いにいきました☆
ここでも、す