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I finally went to the heavenly sea! It truly felt like paradise, with crystal clear waters. While snorkeling, I was able to see many fish and several sea turtles hiding in the coral reefs. I was also thrilled to spot sharks from the boat. The bilingual staff provided explanations in both Japanese and English, which was reassuring. It was the most beautiful beach I've visited in Hawaii so far. I was surprised when a sea turtle swam right up to me! The staff were all kind and friendly, and I really appreciated their help. Thank you very much. I definitely want to go again someday! ❤️
念願の天国の海に行ってきました♪
本当に天国みたいで、透明で透き通る海でした。スノーケリングでは、たくさんのお魚に珊瑚礁に隠れてる海亀を何匹もみることができました。またボートからサメも目撃して大興奮。バイリンガルのスタッフさんが、日本語と英語で両方説明をしてくれるので安心です。今までに行ったハワイのビーチの中で、一番きれいでした。しかも海亀がすぐそこに泳いできてくれて、びっくりしました‼️スタッフの方は、みなさん優しくフレンドリーで、いろいろお世話になりました。ありがとうございました。いつかまたぜひ行きたいです❤️
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
"We are honored to have fulfilled your long-awaited Paradise of the Sea." It seems like you truly enjoyed the tour.
Please come again! We will be waiting with the sea turtles. Mahalo!
アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
”念願の天国の海” 光栄です! ツアーをとっても楽しんで頂いた様子が目に浮かぶようです。
ぜひまた来てくださいね。ウミガメとともにお待ちしております。マハロ!
Dan and his wife were great! We would do it again with them.
I have been to Hawaii more than ten times, but until now, I had never been to the sandbar due to bad timing. This time, the timing was perfect for my schedule. Although the sandbar didn't appear, the water was about knee-deep, and the weather was great, making it a fantastic experience. Captain Jason, along with the cheerful Ryan and the friendly Japanese staff member Izumi, made the tour lively and enjoyable.
ハワイには10回以上来ていますが、これまではタイミングが悪く、サンドバーには行ったことがありませんでした。今回はスケジュール的にバッチリのタイミングで、砂浜は現れませんでしたが膝くらいの水深でお天気にも恵まれて最高の体験でした。キャプテンのジェイソンをはじめ陽気なライアンと日本人のイズミさんの賑やかなスタッフがフレンドリーで楽しくツアーを盛り上げてくれました。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your first sandbar experience.
I would be happy if you could plan to include the sandbar in your upcoming Hawaii trip. A hui hou!
アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
初めてのサンドバー、楽しんで頂けたようで良かったです。
これからのハワイ旅行にぜひサンドバーをセットでご計画頂けると嬉しいです。A hui hou!
That’s my best ever snorkeling experience with captain Bruce tour, our captain is captain Rowan, after I told him that my daughter and I don’t know how to swim and that’s our first time snorkeling. He helped us a lot. He guided us to the snorkeling area and helped us flow with the red banana. And all other two stuff guys are very helpful too. I very recommend this tour. Do not miss it lol!
Thank you so much for your review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
We are looking forward to see you again. Mahalo!
It was my first experience with spam onigiri, and it was really delicious. Additionally, there was a great selection of drinks and snacks, and the captain and crew were all very nice. Each tour also had plenty of time, making for a relaxed experience. Since the wind can be strong and it might rain suddenly, it's a good idea to bring a jacket!
スパムおにぎり初体験でしたが、すごく美味しかったです。
それから、飲料やお菓子も充実していたし、船長はじめクルーの方も良い方ばかりですし、各ツアーも十分時間があるのでゆったりとしたツアーになっています。風が強くて突然雨とかありますので上着を持って行った方がいいですね!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour the other day. Your wonderful smiles in the photos warmed my heart. Please come visit us again! A hui hou!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
お二人の素敵な笑顔のお写真にほっこりいたしました。またぜひ遊びにいらしてください。A hui hou!
Second Trip
We chose to start a bit slowly in the morning.
We will be picked up near the Sheraton Waikiki, at Aloha Landing. (The same location for the return trip)
This tour has over 10 Japanese tourists participating, and the bus driver was very friendly.
Along the way, he introduced us to famous restaurants in Hawaii.
During the actual tour, the three crew members were very cheerful and treated us Japanese tourists kindly.
(Since there were many Japanese tourists, they engaged us by speaking some Japanese words.)
Additionally, there was a female interpreter on board who translated in Japanese, so I was able to understand the English I couldn't catch without worry.
We were able to see sea turtles, and at the sandbar, we took photos and did stand-up paddleboarding, which was very satisfying.
I definitely recommend participating in this tour!
*Please make sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly, even on your back. I probably got sunburned while snorkeling.
第2便
朝は少しゆっくりのスタートを選択しました。
シェラトンワイキキ近く、ALOHA LANDINGよりピックアップしていただきます。(帰宅時も同じ場所へ)
同便は日本人観光逆10名以上参加で
バスの運転手さんがとても気さくな方でした。
道中、ハワイの有名レストランを紹介してくれます。
実際のツアーではキャプテンクルーの3名はとても明るく、かつ日本人に対して優しい対応をしてくれます。
(日本人観光客が多いこともあり、日本語の単語を話して盛り上げてくれる)
また、船上では女性の方が日本語で別途通訳してくれるので聞き取れなかった英語についても安心して理解することができました。
ウミガメを見ることができ、サンドバーでは写真を撮ったりSUPをしたり、とても大満足です。
ぜひこのツアー、参加してください!
※日焼け止めは背中の方までしっかり塗ってください。
シュノーケリング中におそらく焼けました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour.
We are truly happy to hear that you were "very satisfied" with the tour. Thank you!
The Hawaiian sun is surprisingly strong. Please make sure to apply sunscreen next time you join us. We look forward to seeing you again!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ツアーに”大満足”して頂いたようで本当にうれしく思います。ありがとうございます。
ハワイの日差しは意外にとても強いです。次回はしっかりと日焼け止めを塗ってご参加下さいね。またお会いできる日を心よりお待ちしております。
The pickup was on time, and the friendly guy was great. Once we arrived, there was a crew member who spoke fluent Japanese, and I was able to understand the explanations clearly. Everyone was friendly, making it a comfortable experience.
ピックアップも時間通り愛想のいいおっちゃん。
現地着いてからも日本語ペラペラクルーが居て説明もしっかり把握出来ました。みんなフレンドリーで過ごしやすかったです
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. I'm glad to hear you had a great time. Please come back and visit us again. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
楽しく過ごして頂けたとのこと。ぜひまた遊びにいらしてください。マハロ!
Was it fully booked on the day? There were a lot of people on board. The guides (Ken and two others whose names I forgot, I'm sorry...) were very kind and it was a lot of fun!
I was very satisfied to encounter dolphins on the first try, but on the second try, there were dolphins everywhere I looked, and I got to see them swimming close to the surface as well as underwater! The guides mentioned that it was a very lucky experience, exceeding our expectations!
After that, we also saw sea turtles, making it an incredibly satisfying tour! My dream of swimming with dolphins came true! Although it felt more like watching than swimming, haha. Thank you very much!
当日は満席?でたくさんの方が乗っていました。
ガイドの方たち(ケンさんとあとお2人お名前忘れてしまいました、、すみません。。)とても親切で楽しかったです!
1回目からイルカに遭遇できとてもまんぞくしてたのですが、2回目はどの方向を見てもイルカだらけで間近で水面を泳いでる姿も水中で泳いでる姿も見れました!!
期待以上の出来事でとてもラッキーな事だとガイドさんもお話されてました!!
その後は海亀も見れて大大大満足なツアーでした!
イルカと泳ぐ夢が叶いました!泳ぐというより見る感じですが笑
ありがとうございました!!
Dear mma, ALOHA! Thank you for participating in our tour. We also appreciate the five-star rating. We are delighted that the tour was fortunate and met your expectations. Please do come back and visit us when you are in Hawaii again. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you. MAHALO!
mma様ALOHA!この度は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。並びに5つ星の評価もありがとうございます。幸運に見舞われたツアーとなり、お客様のご期待にお応えできたツアーとなりました事嬉しく思います。またハワイに来られた際は是非遊びに来てください。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!
The overall experience with this activity is good. I would put outstanding if snorkeling was better. Kayaking, canoeing and boat rides experience with nice live music is awesome. Just little lack on snorkeling in my opinion.
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
faced our fears and loved the experience, the team was great at getting us comfortable in deeper ocean water.
Waking up early and heading to the port! They provide explanations in both English and Japanese on the boat. With Minako-san there, Japanese participants feel very at ease!
We participated as a pair and took motion sickness medication before joining! We enjoyed ourselves without feeling seasick, but there were some who couldn't enjoy snorkeling because they got sick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication!
We encountered dolphins right after departing! We had a great dolphin watching experience!
After that, we went further in to swim and found more dolphins! I have snorkeling experience, but my partner does not! They said it was fine to just observe on the first trip, but we jumped right in!
No problem at all! Even beginners receive thorough explanations and are guided in the water, so there's nothing to worry about!
We were able to see wild dolphins underwater! After that, we had planned for a second trip, but...
We couldn't match with the dolphins easily, as they are wild. In the end, we went to the shallow area for snorkeling! So, it's better to meet the dolphins while you can! Since it's nature and wild, don't miss your chance!
There are warm water showers on the boat, and you can change in the restroom, so bring something easy to change into, like a warm hoodie! It's cold!
Even with hot drinks, it's still chilly!
Card payments are accepted, so cash is mainly for tips!
Overall, it was so much fun that I definitely want to participate again!
早起きして港へー!車内でも英語と日本語で説明をしてくれます。みなこさんが居てくれるので日本人もとっても安心!
私たち2人で参加しましたが、酔い止め服用し参戦!最後まで酔うことなく楽しめましてが、酔ってしまいシュノーケルを楽しめない方もいたので酔い止め服用した方が良いと思います!
出港してすぐにイルカに遭遇!バッチリイルカウォッチングできました!
その後泳ぐ為に奥の方まで行き、イルカ発見!私はシュノーケル経験あり!相方はなし!1便では無理しないで見学でも良いと言われましたが、1便からざぶーん!と!
問題ないです!初心者でも丁寧な説明や海でもリードしてくれるので問題なし!
野生のイルカを海中で見ることができました!その後2便予定が…
イルカとなかなかマッチできず、野生ですからね。結局そのまま浅瀬に行きシュノーケル!なので1便で!とりあえず会えるうちイルカにあっとく方が良いです!自然なので野生なので、チャンス逃がさないでください!
船内で温水シャワーあり、着替えもトイレで可能なので簡易に着替えられるもの持ち込んで、パーカーなどあたたかい服装を!寒いです!ww
ホットドリンク飲んでも寒いです!
カード利用可能なので現金はチップとしてだす人くらいです!
とりあえずまた参加したいくらい楽しかったです!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in our tour. We also appreciate your five-star rating. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your experience on the tour. We are delighted that you were able to enjoy the tour and encounter dolphins. Please feel free to visit us again when you come back to Hawaii. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you. Mahalo!
ぴぴ!!!!様ALOHA!この度は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。並びに5つ星の評価もありがとうございます。ツアーのご体験のご感想に合わせて内容記載の方ありがとうございます。安心してツアーにご参加していただけイルカ出会えました事嬉しく思います。またハワイに来られた際は是非遊びに来てください。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!
This is an unforgettable experience for turtle lovers! I was lucky enough to encounter about six sea turtles, both big and small (@_@). Although it was snorkeling, I never expected to get this close to them. There were also various activities to enjoy at the sandbar, and even as a beginner, I had a great time with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)\(^^)/. On the boat, there were plenty of free soft drinks and snacks. Each person gets one, and the Spam musubi, a Hawaiian classic, was delicious. The guide was fluent in Japanese, and I was particularly impressed by the talkative half-Japanese woman (^^;). If I have the chance, I would love to participate again. I hear the morning is the best time to go.
タートル好きにはたまらない体験です!!
運が良かったのか、大小6頭くらいのウミガメと遭遇(@_@)
シュノーケリングではありますが、この近さで体験できるとは思いませんでした。
またサンドバーでも色々なアクティビティが体験でき、supは初心者でも楽しかったです\(^^)/
ボートの上では、無料のソフトドリンクやお菓子なども充実してます。ひとり一個ですが、ハワイ定番のスパムむすびも美味しかったです。
ガイドの方も日本語堪能で、特にハーフの女性の方のトーク力にはまりました(^^;)
また機会があれば、参加したいです。
おすすめは午前中だそうです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. I'm really glad to hear that you got to spend a lot of time with your favorite sea turtles.
Yes, from June to September, we recommend the limited morning tour. It requires an early wake-up, but the sea conditions are better in the early morning, so it's worth it.
Although you have to wake up a bit early, please consider it. We hope you will join us again when you come back to Hawaii. We look forward to that day with the sea turtles.
A Hui Hou!!
アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございます。
大好きなウミガメさんたちとたくさん出来たそうで本当に良かったです。
そうなんです。6月から9月までは期間限定の朝の1便のツアーがお勧めです。早起きとなりますが海のコンディションの早朝のほうが良いのでお勧めです。
少し早起きしなくてはいけませんが、ぜひ皆様もご検討ください
ぜひまたハワイにお越しの際はツアーにお越しください。その日をウミガメたちと楽しみにお待ちしております。
A Hui Hou!!
Had the best time of our lives the boat is amazing and staff was great!!!!!!!!! Seen lots of turtles and fish!!!!!!!!! Totally worth it plus you get drinks also!!!!!!!!!!
Worst part was getting up for a 5:50am shuttle pick-up. But it was well worth it. Our shuttle was full and there were more instructions at the top of the Bay, where gear rental was distributed and we were placed into manageable groups for the ticket office. But the organizers knew what they were doing, kept track of everyone, despite confusing looks on some of our faces (mine!). Plenty of room at the beach; clean basic facilities. Information booth was staffed by very knowledgeable and helpful guides. I noticed a long line at the locker & gear rental. In the past 10 years of 4 snorkeling trips (I'm obviously not avid), Hanauma Bay comes in 3rd as far as plentiful ocean life.* Maybe because of climate change, 10 years ago was the last of the best of snorkeling? Glad I went though. I was going to skip it because of the tourism. But the agencies in charge struck the best balance possible for an endangered reef and we humans who want to pay our respects to Kanaloa and Pele, for the beautiful gifts they bestowed.
*(1st: Boracay; 2nd: St Lucia; 4th: Kauai)
I was moved by the incredibly beautiful blue sea!
We gathered at the port and spent about three hours together, during which we not only saw the sandbar but also enjoyed snorkeling and a stand-up paddleboarding experience. On our way back to the port, we had a lovely cruise over the beautiful sea. In just these three hours, we were able to have such amazing experiences, and my whole family was very satisfied. The macadamia-flavored coffee and spam rice balls we enjoyed on the boat were also very delicious! This trip was a celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary, and thanks to Yuka and all the staff, we created wonderful memories.
Thank you so much!
綺麗すぎるブルーの海に感動しました!
港に集合してから解散まで3時間ほどでしたが、サンドバーを見られるだけでなく、シュノーケリングやSAP体験、そして港に戻る時には綺麗な海の上を案内していただきクルージングも楽しめました。この3時間という時間の中でこれほどの体験をする事ができ、家族みんな大満足でした。船の上でごちそうになったマカダミア風味の珈琲やスパムのおむすびも大変美味しかったです!結婚30年の記念の旅行でしたが、ゆかさんはじめスタッフの皆様のおかげで素晴らしい思い出が出来ました。
本当にありがとうございました!
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Congratulations on your 30th wedding anniversary. We are truly delighted that you chose to participate in this tour for your family's special commemorative trip.
Thank you for saying you were "very satisfied."
If you have the opportunity, please come back and visit us again. We sincerely look forward to that day.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ご結婚30年おめでとうございます。ご家族の大切な記念旅行にこのツアーにご参加頂けたこと本当に嬉しく思います。
そのうえ、”大満足”とおっしゃっていただきありがとうございます。
また機会がございましたらぜひ皆様で遊びにいらしてください。その日を心よりお待ちしております。
We had a very interesting and enjoyable time, including with the captain. Also, seeing the sea turtles excited the whole family. We definitely want to go again.
船長さん含め、とても面白く、楽しい時間を
過ごさせて頂きました。また、ウミガメが見れて
家族みんな興奮しました。
また必ず行きたいです。
The Japanese guide provided commentary about Hawaii during the transfer, making it enjoyable from start to finish without any dull moments!
However, there are no breaks, so it might require some stamina...
(Of course, the guide will suggest going to the beach together if it gets too tough, and you can take a break from there.)
If you're not confident in your English or have concerns, I absolutely recommend this plan!
日本人ガイドの方が、送迎中もハワイのガイドをしてくださり、
飽きることなく、最初から最後まで楽しかったです!
ただ休憩とかはないので、体力はいるかも、、。
(もちろんガイドの方が、厳しくなったら一緒に浜に行って、そこからは休憩してくださいとは言ってくれますが)
英語苦手とか不安がある方は、このプランは絶対おすすめです!
Very cool experience. Saw lots of fish and turtles. The view at the island was nice as well. Only thing I was not happy about was the life guard told us to remove the flippers while the tide pulling us away. Mad it pretty hard to swim to the boat. I'm a decently strong swimmer and I barely made it. Besides that great experience
The all around experience from the charter boat crew to the sandbar was amazing.
The crew was so lively and made you feel welcomed. The options for activities was great!
The live music was top teir and so soothing
I highly recommend this trip!
** don't forget to bring a water proof phone case or cover!**
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
This tour is undoubtedly the best must-do experience, as the title suggests!
We have experienced various tours in different countries, but this was exceptionally wonderful.
First, I want to express my gratitude to Captain Robin. I can't thank him enough. I truly feel lucky to have been on his boat!
The weather on the day was a bit cloudy, which wasn't ideal, but there were so many amazing highlights.
- From the captain and the crew, we felt a warm response and consideration, always wanting the tour participants to have a great time.
- There was attentive support from a crew member who spoke Japanese, which provided a sense of security.
- During snorkeling time, I was terrified and couldn't swim in the deep sea where my feet couldn't touch the bottom, but they always offered very kind encouragement and support (I think it's good to let them know in advance if you're not a strong swimmer).
- The experience of swimming up close with sea turtles will remain a lifelong memory.
- I'm not sure if there are restrictions on the number of boats, but it wasn't crowded with boats and people like typical tourist spots, allowing us to fully enjoy nature.
- Not only were there cute and sacred sea turtles, but there were also large and beautiful fish, creating a spectacular scene. Everyone was swimming very relaxed and at ease. We even saw an eel!
I could go on about the many points that made me extremely satisfied, but overall, it was just amazing! I gave a generous tip when disembarking to express my gratitude, but my appreciation for the crew, who provided such a fun and moving experience, has not faded. Even now, after returning home, I feel like sending an additional tip! (laughs)
Next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely ride on Captain Robin's boat again! Thank you so much!!
タイトル通り、間違いなく最高の必須ツアーです!
私達はこれまでも様々な国でツアーを経験してきましたが、格別にに素晴らしい経験となりました。
まずお伝えしたいのは、キャプテンのRobinさんの素晴らしさ。彼には感謝してもしきれません。
Robinさんの船に乗ることができたのは、本当にラッキーだったと思います!
当日の天気は少し曇りで最高とはいきませんでしたが、以下のような素晴らしいポイントがたくさんありました。
・キャプテンをはじめクルーの皆さんからは、常にツアー参加者に心から楽しんでもらいたいという温かな対応や気遣いを感じられました
・日本語ができるクルーによる親身なフォローがあり、安心感があります。
・シュノーケリングタイムでは、足が全くつかない深い海では恐怖で泳げなくなってしまう私に、常に非常に優しい声がけとサポートをしてくれました(泳ぎが苦手な方は予め伝えておくと良いと思います)。
・ウミガメと間近で一緒に泳ぐことができた経験、一生思い出に残るものとなりました。
・船数の規制があるのかはわかりませんが、観光地でありがちの、あちこち船だらけ人だらけ、ということもなく、存分に自然を満喫することができます。
・可愛いく神聖なウミガメ達だけでなく、大きくてキレイな魚達もいて壮観です。みんな非常にリラックスしてゆったり泳いでいます。ウツボもみれました!
まだまだ大満足ポイントを挙げたいところですが、とにかく最高でした!
下船時に感謝の気持ちを込めて多めにチップを渡しましたが、終始楽しく感動的な経験をさせてくれたクルーの皆さんへの感謝の気持ちは未だ冷めやらずです。帰国後の今でも追加でチップを送金させてもらいたいレベルです!笑
今度ハワイに行く時も、必ずまたキャプテンのRobinさんの船に乗りにいきます!
本当にありがとうございました!!
Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour the other day. We are truly grateful for such a wonderful review. Captain Robin was very pleased and a bit shy about the compliments. Our entire staff is motivated to continue working hard to provide tours that bring joy to all participants. We look forward to seeing you again. A hui hou!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
またこのような大変嬉しいレビューを頂きまして心より感謝しております。キャプテン・ロビンはあまりにお褒め頂いたので照れつつもとても喜んでおりました。
ご参加頂いた皆様にこのように喜んでいただけるツアーを目指しスタッフ一同これからも頑張らなくてはと改めて気が引き締まる思いです。
またお会いできる日を心よりお待ちしております。A hui hou!
Crew was incredibly friendly & helpful!
Everything is well explained and all the activities are well organized with a dedicated life guard at each activity!
Boat ride is very stable with minimal rocking motion and kick ass live band, being on a sandbar in middle of ocean is once in a lifetime..
Mahalo for your review! - Team KBOS
I visited Hawaii for the first time for my wedding and honeymoon. It was a very refreshing and wonderful experience.
This time, I went to the meeting place by rental car. On the day of the tour, I happened to check my email and found a message from the tour company saying, "There will be a canoe race tomorrow, and there may not be parking available. If you need a shuttle bus, please come to ○○ Hotel around 9:10 AM. If you are coming by car and the parking is full, please park at ○○ and walk over."
I noticed this at 9 AM, but fortunately, it was at the hotel next door, so I greeted my parents and hurried over. However, I received another email saying, "The shuttle is fully booked." In the end, we went by rental car (laughs).
The reason was that there were overlapping events on the weekend. I realized that I should definitely check my emails, as you never know what might happen (laughs).
During the trip, I planned to use Wi-Fi and LINE, so I had disabled the international calling feature. Perhaps they had tried to call me the day before (^^;).
When we arrived at the location, luckily there was one parking spot available at the boat harbor, and we were able to park the car safely.
After parking, I wasn't sure where the reception was, but when I asked a police officer at the entrance of the port in English, he kindly walked with me to show me the way, saying, "It's at the very back under the blue roof" (^^).
At the reception area, there were many people, and I couldn't find the check-in for my tour. While my husband and I were looking around, a woman in a blue shirt called out my name, so we were able to check in successfully (^^).
During the tour, important explanations were given separately to the Japanese group and the English-speaking group, with explanations provided in each language.
Regarding our belongings, the boat we boarded was divided into two levels. On the first floor, there were baskets under the seats where we could store our bags. On the second floor, we could access our items by opening the seat lids, so there was no worry about dropping anything into the sea.
While everyone was swimming, there were always one or two Japanese staff members or local staff on board to provide free drinks. It was reassuring to know they were there when we returned from the sea♪
I had some concerns about the amount of belongings and the size of our bags, but it turned out to be very reassuring. However, just in case something fell into the sea, it might be better not to take the original passport (laughs).
At the sandbar, the tide hadn't completely gone out, so there was seawater up to my knees, but the scenery was still amazing! There were staff members who were great at taking photos, and they took many pictures for us♪
From the sandbar, we could see the mountains of Kualoa, which was lovely ❤️.
The tour schedule on the website mentioned a 30-40 minute free time, but we actually had an hour, which allowed us to relax.
After practicing snorkeling and taking photos, when we returned to the boat and looked out from the second floor, we saw overseas tourists having a great time playing beach volleyball (laughs).
There was one double float, so there were couples leisurely floating around. We enjoyed sipping free drinks on the boat and had a wonderful time♡ The burgers we had on board were also incredibly delicious♫.
After that, we all moved by boat to go snorkeling. There were many small, cute fish around the coral! I was having so much fun filming in 4K on my smartphone that I could have watched them forever♡
Next, we moved to another location for turtle watching. Since we were split into two groups on the boat, when turtles were spotted on the other side, I was too lazy to move (laughs) as it felt a bit dangerous with the crowd.
But I was glad we were able to spot turtles on our side too!
When I later uploaded the videos I took, the turtles' faces were quite clear in the footage♪
The day before, we had to give up
結婚式+新婚旅行を兼ねて、初めてハワイを訪れました。
とても新鮮で素晴らしい経験ができました
今回はレンタカーで集合場所に行きました。
当日たまたま、それとなくメールを見たら
ツアー会社からメールが来ていて
『明日カヌーのレースがあり、駐車場に空きがない可能性があります。シャトルバスの送迎が必要な場合、○○ホテルに9時10分ごろ来てください。車でおこしの場合は満車の場合、○○に止めて歩いてお越し下さい』と、ありました。
9時に気づいたのですが、幸い隣のホテルだったため
両親に挨拶して急いで向かったところ
もう一つメールが来ていて
「シャトルが予約で満席になってしまいました」とあり
結局、レンタカーで向かいました(笑)
理由は土日でイベントが重なってしまったからでした。
何かあるか分からないので
ちゃんとメールは見るべきだなと思いました(笑
今回、旅行中は全てWi−Fi利用、LINE利用のつもりでいたので
国際通話の機能を無効化していました。
もしかしたら、前日に電話をくれていたのかも(^^;)
現地に向かうと、幸いボートハーバーで1つ空きがあり
無事に車も止める事ができました♩
駐車した後、どこが受付かわからなかったのですが
港の入口にいた警察官に英語で聞いたところ
「一番奥の青い屋根のところだよ」と
見えるところまで一緒に歩いて教えてくれました(^^)
受付場所には色んな人たちがいて
自分の参加するツアーの受付が分からず
主人と見渡していると
青いシャツを着た女性が名前を呼んでくれたので
無事に受付する事ができました(^^)
ツアー中、大事な説明が入る時は
日本人グループと、英語を話す人グループに分けられ
それぞれの言語で説明をしてくれました。
また荷物に関してですが
私たちが乗った船は1階と2階に分かれていて
1階は座席の下にカゴが置いてあったので
荷物はそこに置いておく事ができました。
2階は、座席の蓋を開けての出し入れだったので
海に物が落ちる心配もありませんでした。
みんなで泳ぎに出てる時なんかは
フリードリンクがいつでも提供できるように
日本人スタッフ、現地スタッフの人たち誰か1、2人が
必ず船内にいてくれました。
海から戻ると安心感もありました♪
持ち物の量やカバンの大きさ、置き場所に不安はありましたが
とっても安心しました。
でも万が一 海に落とすと怖いので
パスポート原本は持って行かない方がいいかも(笑)
サンドバーは
潮が完全に引いておらず膝下まで海水はありましたが
それでも素晴らしい景色でした!
写真を撮るのが上手なスタッフさんもいて
たくさん写真を撮っていただきました♪
サンドバーからはクアロアの山々も見えて
素敵でした❤️
サイト申込時のツアースケジュールには
30−40分のフリーとありましたが
私たちの時は1時間もあって、ゆっくり過ごす事ができました。
シュノーケリングの練習をしたり、写真を撮ったりしたあと
船内に戻り2階から景色を見ていると
海外観光客の方たちはとっても楽しそうに
ビーチバレーをしていらっしゃいましたw
1つだけ2人乗りの浮き輪があったので
ゆったり浮かんでるカップルもいました。
船内でゆっくりフリードリンクを飲んだり
素敵な時間を過ごせたとおもます♡
船上で食べるバーガーもめっちゃ美味しかったです♫
その後はみんなで船で移動して
シュノーケリングをしました。
サンゴの周りには
小さくて可愛らしいお魚が沢山いました!
スマホの4Kで撮ってて楽しくて
いつまででも見ていられそうでした♡
その後はタートルウォッチングのために
また場所を移動しました。
船内で二手に分かれていたので
反対側で見つかった時は
移動が面倒臭くて動きませんでしたw
(人も偏ってて危ない気もしましたし)
でも自分たちが居たサイドでも
無事に見つけられて良かったです!
撮った動画を後でアップしてみると
かなりハッキリと顔が見えていました♪
前日にスコールに当たり
海亀がいるビーチに行くのを断念していたので
無事見れて満足です✨✨✨
港に戻る時も海亀見れて嬉しかった♡
帰りに船の中で
色んな映画の撮影現場である事も教えてもらいました♪
結構 濃密な経験ができた日だったと思います♡
There are explanations in both English and Japanese, so even those who are not good at English can feel at ease. The free bus shuttle service also adds to the value.
(The departure times may vary depending on the season) but the first departure is early in the morning, and the tour returns just before noon, allowing you to make effective use of your time! (You won't just end up with a one-day tour.)
On the boat, drinks, chips, rice balls, and warm coffee and tea are provided, so even if you get cold, you can warm up comfortably.
I think we snorkeled for about an hour, and I was able to see sea turtles around five times. Not only could we view them from the boat, but we also got to see them up close while snorkeling. There were multiple instructors to support us during snorkeling, so even those who can't swim can feel secure. Additionally, there was someone who got stung by a jellyfish during the tour, but I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the instructors coordinated and provided treatment.
英語、日本語の両方で説明があるので、英語が苦手な方でも安心。
無料のバス送迎があるのもお得感があります。
(時期にもより出発時間が異なりますが)1便の方は朝早く、ツアーが終わって戻ってくるのがお昼前なので、時間を有効に使えます!(1日ツアーで終わってしまう、ということはありません。)
船にはドリンク、チップス、スパむすび、あったかいコーヒーや紅茶も用意されているので体が冷えてもほっこり温まることができます。
シュノーケリングは約1時間くらいしたと思いますが、ウミガメが5回くらい見ることができました。
船の上から眺めるだけでなく、シュノーケリングで目の前で見ることができました。
インストラクターが複数名ついてシュノーケリングをフォローしてくれるので、泳げない方でも安心です。
また、ツアー時にクラゲに刺されてしまった方がいましたが、インストラクターの方の連携、処置が早く良い意味でびっくりしました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day.
I am truly happy to hear that you encountered many sea turtles, which are believed to bring happiness.
The tour you participated in is limited to the summer season. As you recommended, being able to make good use of your time after the tour is a great point, but I also recommend the early morning time as the ocean conditions are often better then. Occasionally, manta rays may also appear.
We would be delighted if you could join us again the next time you come to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to that day. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
幸せを運ぶと信じられているウミガメにたくさん遭遇出来たとのことで本当に嬉しく思います。
今回ご参加頂いたツアーは夏季限定となっております。お勧め頂いたようにツアー終了後のお時間を有効活用できるのもお勧めポイントですが、早朝のお時間のほうが海のコンディションも良いことも多くお勧めです。まれにですがマンタも現れることも。
また次回ハワイにお越しの際もぜひ天国の海にお越しいただけると嬉しいです。その日を心よりお待ちしております。マハロ!
An exciting adventure for all ages, lots of different activities and skill levels. I was happy to walk on the sand bar and relax on the floating platform while my young adult company enjoyed kayaking, volleyball, SUP and snorkeling. The crew was fantastic and even off the boat you could still enjoy the live music/tunes. Bring your own snacks so you won’t be hungry or buy from the mini store on the dock. We bought a bunch of breakfast items and they were delicious. I would absolutely book this again on our next visit… MAHALO
Mahalo for your review! There really is something for everyone to do at the sandbar. We look forward to seeing you again. -Team KBOS
♂️ the warmest people on Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Ocean Sports Adventure were filled with Love
Calvin one of the staff members gave me a full history lesson on the 100 year history on this part of the island the jazz band was amazing entertainment was fun I wound do it all over again well worth it
Mahalo for your review & pictures! We look forward to seeing you again. - Team KBOS
Everyone from the bus driver to the tour crew to the barge crew were fabulous!!! We saw sea turtles, snorkeled with the beautiful fish and went paddle boarding. What a great way to spend our day! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce and your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing day with us, and that everyone on the trip, from the bus driver to the barge crew, made your experience so enjoyable. We're so glad we could help you create those memories.
We appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on board again soon! A hui hou!
The crew was so kind and professional. We had an amazing time snorkeling and seeing the fish/turtles! This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
Onboard, Hawaiian music played like a live performance, making the journey enjoyable.
Once we arrived, we could freely play in the beautiful sea or take a break on the boat.
You can enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling in the sea. There were also balls available for rent.
You can't wear shoes while paddleboarding or kayaking, but it might be good to have water shoes for snorkeling.
We were able to take turns using the paddleboards and kayaks.
船内はライブのようにハワイの音楽が流れていて、向かうまでも楽しかったです。
着いてからはとにかく綺麗な海で自由に遊んだり、船で休憩したり出来ます。
海ではサップやカヤック、シュノーケリングを楽しめます。ボールの貸し出しもありました。
サップやカヤックは靴の使用が出来ませんが、シュノーケリング時はマリンシューズがあるといいかと思います。
サップやカヤックは交代に使うことが出来ました。
Thank you for participating in the tour and for sharing your photos. We look forward to your next participation. From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーへのご参加、お写真をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。またのご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同
This was a really great package that the whole family enjoyed! Snorkelling was amazing and the banana boat was a blast. It was very comfortable that the boat stays docked so you can find shade, drinks, and any of the items you need throughout the time on the sandbar. Highly recommend!
We are very happy that your family enjoyed our tour. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
You can be picked up by bus from the main hotel and taken to the boat. There are Japanese staff members, so it's reassuring. When I participated, dolphins swam around the boat during the round trip, and I was able to snorkel and swim together twice. If you get tired or feel unwell, you can wait on the boat. The return trip was quicker than I expected, so there was little time loss. The only impression I had was that the air conditioning was a bit cold since you ride the bus back while still wet, but other than that, I was very satisfied. Thank you!
主要ホテルからバスでピックアップして貰えて船まで連れて行ってもらえます。
日本人のスタッフさんもいらっしゃるので安心です。
私が参加した時は往復イルカが船の周りを泳いでくれて、シュノーケリングも2回一緒に泳げました。
疲れたり気分が悪くなったら船の上で待っている事もできます。
帰りも思っていたより早く送り届けていただけたのでタイムロスも少なかったです。
帰りのバスだけ濡れたままで乗るので冷房が寒かったかなという印象で、それ以外は大満足でした。
ありがとうございました!
Dear TOMO, ALOHA! Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We are delighted that you were able to encounter dolphins and that you felt comfortable during the tour. We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding your experience on the return bus. We will strive to make improvements so that our guests can enjoy a more comfortable experience. Please do visit us again when you come to Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back. MAHALO!
TOMO様ALOHA!この度は弊社のツアーに参加して頂きありがとうございました。イルカと出会うことができ又お客様が安心してツアーにご参加していただけまして事嬉しく思います。帰りのバスでの過ごし方への貴重なご意見ありがとうございます。お客様が快適にお過ごしいただけるように改善に努めて参ります。またハワイにお越しの際は是非遊びに来てください。スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。MAHALO!