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We participated with my wife and our three daughters, who are in fifth grade, third grade, and kindergarten. Initially, we considered an all-inclusive plan, but since the price was almost 1.5 times higher and we had a larger group, we opted for a plan that only included transportation and park admission. The food and drinks inside the park are indeed more expensive compared to outside, but the portions are large enough that one item can serve two children. One large drink is also sufficient for our family of five. I believe the all-inclusive option is unnecessary unless you're part of a university sports team group. Both the kids and I had a great time in the park. From what I observed, it seemed that the kids enjoyed this much more than swimming at the beach.
小5、小3、年長の娘3人、妻と私の5名で参加でした。最初にフル込みのプランと悩みましたが、価格がほぼ1.5倍なのと人数が多いため送迎とパーク入園のみのプランにしました。パーク内の飲食は、外と比べると確かに高めですが分量が多いため一つで子供2人分はいけました。飲み物もラージサイズ一つで家族五人分はいけるのでこちらも一個で十分です。フル込みは、大学の運動部のグループでなければ、不要だと思いました。パーク内で子供もわたしもすごく楽しめました。見てると、子供にとってはビーチで泳ぐよりは、こちらの方が楽しそうでした。
I can't forget the view of Diamond Head when I climbed up to 150 meters. I was especially moved when I could clearly see a rainbow from the board.
150メートルまで昇った時の、ダイヤモンドヘッドが忘れられません。しかもボードから虹がはっきり見えた時は感動したしました。
After arriving at the airport, we reached the hotel very smoothly and without any problems. The driver was also a nice person, which made us feel at ease. It was a relief that our 2-year-old was free of charge.
空港到着後、とてもスムーズに、何の問題なくホテルに到着しました。
ドライバーさんもいい方で安心しました。
2歳児、無料で助かりました。
After arriving at the airport, I got to the hotel very smoothly. The driver was also a really nice person.
空港に到着後、とてもスムーズにホテルまで到着しました。
ドライバーさんもとてもいい感じの方でした。
It was more of an island tour. Saw some places they filmed at their homes but Definitely wasn’t worth what I paid for. Super disappointing. The guides were nice
I participated with my father and son. All three of us were filled with anxiety as it was our first time snorkeling. In the end, we felt that we couldn't have done it without the guide! We didn't even know how to put on the wetsuits, and once we got into the water, we struggled to put on our fins due to the waves and ended up stumbling a lot. During those times, we received help multiple times. Especially my father, who is 70 years old, needed support in some areas. He also mentioned that he couldn't have done it without the guide! We were desperately trying to keep up with everyone, but the underwater scenery was more beautiful than we imagined, and it became the best memory of this trip! Thank you very much!
父と息子と私の三人で参加をさせて頂きました。
三人とも初めてのシュノーケリングで不安でいっぱいでした。結果としてガイドさん無しでは出来なかったという感想です!ウェットスーツの着用の仕方から分からず、また海に入ってから波に押されなかなかフィンが履けなかったりよろけてしまったり。そんな時に何度も助けて頂きました。特に父は70歳という年齢もありついていけないところもサポートして下さいました。父もガイドさん無しでは無理だった!と話していました。皆さんについていくのが必死でしたが、、海の中は想像以上に素敵でこの旅の1番の思い出となりました!!ありがとうございました!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. During the afternoon tour that day, we experienced the highest tide, which made for some challenging conditions with waves, but your father did a great job and persevered until the end. I remember that your 6-year-old child also swam hard, riding on Mr. Dan's back like a little turtle. I'm truly happy to hear that it became the best memory of your trip. Please do come back with your family again. We are always here to assist you. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。この日の午後ツアーの最中が一番の満ち潮と重なり、波もあり、ちょっと難しいコンディションでしたが、お父様も最後まで頑張ってくださいました。確か6歳のお子様もダン先生の背中に子亀のように乗っかって頑張って泳いでくれた日でしたね。旅の一番の思い出になったとまでおっしゃっていただき、本当に嬉しく思います。是非またご家族皆様でリピートしてください。
いつでも皆様のお手伝いをさせていただきますよ。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
Here we have a small group of nice folks pouring their soul into this wonderful luau. Imagine all this happing within the beautiful confines of Waimea Valley! Great food, great entertainment and one heck of a value. Toa Luau is centered around the traditional Samoan luau ways and pays respect to Hawaii and all the islands of Polynesia. My party of six adults chose the Silver package and were delighted with our seating position to the show. The food was amazing. Do yourself a favor... leave the other touristy luaus to the tourists and experience what these lovely folks work so hard to share. Well done Toa Luau!!
Aloha and mahalo from your Toa Luau Ohana for your kind words! We hope to see you again, and soon! ^_^
It's expensive, but I signed up for a plan that includes transportation. There are pizzas and hamburgers available on-site for about $10. I had those, and they were sufficient. There are a lot of slides, and I rode them all! It was so much fun!
I noticed that while some slides were empty just a moment ago, they suddenly had long lines, while others that were crowded earlier became available. I think it's a good idea to ride the ones that are less crowded. The big slide has both four-person and two-person floats, and I believe the green one is for two people.
If you just stand in line, everyone is waiting for the yellow four-person float, so two-person groups can get the green float by skipping ahead a bit. This way, your turn will come up quickly. There was no guidance, so I ended up standing in line.
It was great because I could play without it being too crowded! The showers are cold water. Please be careful as the lockers are small.
高いですが、送迎付きのプランで申し込み。
現地で10ドルくらいでピザやハンバーガーあります。
それ食べました。十分です。
スライダーがたくさんあって乗りまくりました!楽しすぎました!
スライダーはさっきまで空いてたのに急にすごい並んでると思いきや、さっきまで混んでた方が空いてたりするので、うまくすいてるやつから乗るといいと思います。
デカスラは、四人用と二人用の浮き輪があって、確か緑が二人用。
普通に並んでると四人用の黄色の浮き輪をみんな並んでるので二人組は緑色の浮き輪を横抜かし的な形でもらって行くことになります。
そーするとすぐ順番来ますよ。
なんの案内もないので、列に並んじゃってました。
混みすぎずにあそびまわれるので、最高でした!シャワーは水です。
ロッカーは小さいので気をつけてください。
On July 12, I participated with my 6th-grade daughter. The pickup was smooth, and since we arrived early, we waited about 20 minutes at the entrance. Waiting in the blazing summer sun without any shade was quite tough. After checking our bags, we entered. We were allowed to bring one unopened plastic bottle per person.
We used a smaller locker. I had heard that only cards could be used, but it turned out that cash was accepted for $13. I had a waterproof cover for my phone hanging around my neck, along with a card and about $50 in cash, so I might not have needed to rent a locker for just a towel and a change of clothes. There were plenty of chairs, so everyone left their belongings and went off to play.
Since we only had a plan for pickup and entrance fees, we bought a hamburger and fries set for about $10 for lunch. I wasn't expecting much, but it was really delicious! It was around 12:30, and we didn't have to wait long to buy it.
The attractions require you to carry your own float and climb quite a steep slope and stairs to slide down, which is pretty tiring, but it was a lot of fun and something you can't find in Japan. It was bustling with local kids during summer vacation.
The stairs and slopes were hot on bare feet, but beach sandals tended to slip off when sliding down, so marine shoes might have been a better choice.
7月12日小学6年生の娘と2人で参加。ピックアップはスムーズで、早めに着いたので入り口で20分くらい待ちました。真夏の太陽の下日陰もなく並んで待つのはかなり辛かったです。カバンの中身チェックの後入場。無開封のペットボトル1人1本なら持込OKです。
ロッカーは小さい方を使用。カードしか使えないと聞いていたのですが13ドル現金使用でした。私は携帯の防水カバーを首から下げてカード1枚と現金を50ドルほど入れていたのでタオルと着替えだけならロッカー借りなくても良かったかも。椅子がたくさんあるのでみんな荷物置いて遊びに行っていました。
ピックアップと入場料のみのプランだったのでランチは10ドルくらいのハンバーガーとポテトのセットを購入。期待していなかったけどとても美味しかったです^_^12時半くらいでしたがそんなに待たずに買えました。
アトラクションは自分で浮き輪を抱えてかなりの坂道と階段を上がって滑り降りる仕組みになっているのでかなり疲れますが日本にはない
アトラクションでとても楽しかったです♪
夏休みで地元の子供達で賑わってました。
裸足だと階段や坂道あがるのに熱いですがビーチサンダルは滑り降りるときに脱げてしまうのでマリンシューズだとよかったかも。
The staff seemed to speak some Japanese, and although all the other customers were foreigners, they spoke to us in broken Japanese. They were also very good at getting everyone excited and creating a lively atmosphere on the boat. They took photos during the parasailing, which can be purchased for $30 on an SD card. The quality of the photos was just okay. The parasailing experience itself was less bumpy than I expected, and I enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
スタッフの方は日本語は多少話せるようで、他のお客さんは全員外国の人でしたけど、私達に話してくれるときには片言の日本語で話してくれました。また、すごく盛り上げ上手で船内を盛り上げてくれました。パラセイリング中の写真も撮ってくれて、購入する場合は30ドルでSDカードにて渡されます。写真の出来はまあまあといったところです。パラセイリングの体験自体は思ったよりも揺れはなく、良い景色を味わいました。
It was a 120m experience with my 11-year-old daughter. The captain was very friendly, and my daughter, who was a bit nervous, really enjoyed it. Although the weather was cloudy and not great, the view of Waikiki from high up was truly refreshing. I want to try the 150m experience next time! The $30 SD card had a lot of photos on it, which will be great memories. I gave the captain a tip when we got off the boat.
11歳の娘と2人で120mの体験でした。キャプテンが大変気さくな方で緊張気味の娘もとても楽しんでいました。曇り空でお天気がイマイチでしたが高い空からのワイキキの眺めは本当に気持ちが良かったです♪
今度は150mで体験したいです^_^
30ドルのSDカードにはたくさんの写真が入っていて思い出になります。ボートを降りる時にキャプテンにチップを渡しました。
We participated as a family of four during the summer vacation. The first dinner buffet was held in an open area outside the theater. During dinner, we were able to watch a hula show right next to our table, which made for an enjoyable dining experience.
The dinner menu featured local Hawaiian dishes such as furikake rice, huli huli chicken, taro sweet potato, and whole roasted pig. One drink, a Mai Tai, was included, and adults could choose an alcoholic version while the children were served non-alcoholic drinks. Those looking for a wide variety in the buffet might find it a bit lacking.
After dinner, we moved to the theater for a rock show. Upon entering the theater, there was a photo session for the participating groups, which would be sold at the exit before leaving. The show featured talents resembling Elvis and Michael (?), though the resemblance was subtle. Our elementary school-aged child didn’t know who Elvis or Michael was, but still had a good time.
In the latter part of the show, there was a fire performance similar to a luau, which was quite enjoyable. Considering the content, I think the cost performance is high at about $220 for the family of four.
夏休みに家族四人で参加しました。
最初のディナービュッフェがあり、シアターの外のオープンな場所での夕食でした。夕食中はフラのショーをテーブルの横で見ることができ、食事しながらフラショーを楽しめました。
夕食のメニューはフリカケライス、フリフリチキン、タロイモのスイートポテト、豚の丸焼きなど、ハワイのローカル食が中心です。飲み物はマイタイが1ドリンク付いていて、大人はアルコール入りを選べ、子供にはノンアルコールのものが出ました。
ビュッフェに品数を求められる方には物足りないかもしれません。
食後はシアターに移動してロックのショーです。シアターに入ると最初に参加グループの写真撮影がありましたが、これは帰る前に出口で販売するためのものです。
ショーはプレスリーやマイケルそっくりなタレント(?)によるものでした。そっくりの度合いは微妙です。小学生の子供は小学生なのでプレスリーはおろかマイケルも知りませんでしたが、それなりに楽しんでいましたよ。
ショーの後半にはルアウのような火を使ったショーもあり、十分に楽しめました。
この内容で家族四人でおよそ$220ならコストパフォーマンスは高いと思います。
Thank you very much for visiting us this time. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again when you come to Hawaii.
この度はご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
We were guided to the bus without much waiting at the airport. For some reason, it was just the two of us on a large bus, and we went straight to our accommodation! Along the way, the driver kindly provided various information and explained the pickup location for our return, which was very thoughtful.
空港でほとんど待たされることなくバスに案内してもらいました。なぜか大型バスに我々2人だけだったのに、そのまま宿泊先まで行くことに! 途中、ドライバーさんがいろいろ案内してくれて、帰りのピックアップ場所の説明もあり、とても親切でした。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=fagyTFAHomg
Hope the link works here. It was great fun diving with these guys on this boat. Who need a cage when you can be free with nature. You can cut and paste the link if it don't auto link.
Crew was great!
Turtle spot was awesome, we got some great pics!
Great activity when visiting Hawaii!
Crew was great and the pics were amazing!!
Book the early times for the best viewing and less chance of weather cancellation
Recommend taking Dramamine for the trip even if you have an iron stomach
The price was certainly cheap, but the wait time was long and the bus was full. What disappointed me the most was that, despite staying at the Grand Waikikian, I was dropped off at the Grand Islander and had to carry two 24 kg suitcases to the Waikikian, struggling all the way. I asked to be taken to the Waikikian, but I was told that Hilton had decided to drop off at the Grand Islander. Although the distance isn't far, it took about 30 minutes to carry the two large suitcases over the cobblestone path, and I thought I never want to ride again. If there are such arrangements, I believe they should indicate that they cannot provide transportation to the hotel when the hotel name is written at the time of booking.
確かに値段は格安でしたが、待ち時間が長くバスは満員。
なによりも失望したのは、宿泊がグランドワイキキアンにもかかわらずおろされたのが、グランドアイランダーで自ら24kgのスーツケースを2個持って、ワイキキアンまでフラフラになりながら運んだこと。
ワイキキアンまで送ってほしいとお願いしましたが、ヒルトンはクランドアイランダーでおろすことに決まっていると聞いてもらえませんでした。そんなに距離はないけれども石畳の道を大きなスーツケースを2個運ぶのは30分くらいかかり二度と乗りたくないと思いました。そういう取り決めがあるのなら予約時にホテル名を書いているのだからホテルまで送迎できないとその旨表示すべきだと思います。
I participated in the premium Japanese guided tour from 10 AM with my 2-year-old child.
I had assumed the guide would be Japanese, but it turned out to be Jim, a tall Westerner who had previously lived in Japan and spoke very fluent Japanese. He was a gentleman with a kind personality, attentive to details, and very friendly towards children.
I joined this tour because I wanted to show my child the underwater world, so I didn't have high expectations for the tour itself based on the reviews. However, it was fun to see artificial reefs and sea turtles up close. I believe this was largely thanks to Jim's detailed explanations. As a licensed scuba diver, Jim had impressive knowledge, and his explanations were very thorough and enjoyable!
When I visit Hawaii next time, I definitely want to join this tour again, specifically hoping to have Jim as our guide. Thank you, Jim!
If you want to enjoy Jim's explanations on this tour, I recommend going down the stairs from the entrance on the right side when boarding the submarine to sit in the front row. You can also see the control seat and sit close to the guide, which is a great option!
10時〜のプレミアムの日本語ガイドツアーに2歳児を連れて参加しました。
てっきり日本人ガイドかと思いきや、ジムさんという長身の欧米人で、以前に日本に住まわれていた、とても上手な日本語を話される方でした。お人柄も紳士的で、細やかな気遣いをされる、子どもにも優しいとても素敵な方でした。
今回、子どもに海の中を見せてあげたく参加したので、口コミを見てツアー自体にはあまり期待はしていなかったのてすが、人工魚礁やウミガメを間近で見られて楽しかったです。それもやはりガイドのジムさんの細やかな解説のお陰かと思います。ジムさんはスキューバダイビングのライセンス保有者なので流石の知識量で、解説がとても細やかで楽しかったです!
次にハワイを訪れる際も、またこちらのツアーを是非ジムさん目当てで参加させて頂きたいと思います。ジムさん、ありがとうございました。
もし、このツアーでジムさんの解説を楽しみたいのであれば、潜水艦に乗り込むときに向かって右の入り口から階段を降りると先頭の席に座れます。操縦席も見られ、ガイドさんの近くに座れるのでオススメですよ☆
The weather was great, and the waves were calm, so as soon as we set sail, we encountered a large pod of dolphins! It was amazing to see dolphins coming from both directions! After that, we went snorkeling at a sea turtle spot, where we saw about four or five sea turtles, and our guide took some wonderful photos for us! The hamburger we had at the end was really delicious. The guides were all cheerful, and it was a very enjoyable and fulfilling tour!
お天気も良く、波も少ない日で、出航してすぐ沢山のイルカの群れに会えました!あっちからもこっちからもイルカがきて感動しました!その後ウミガメのスポットでシュノーケリング、ウミガメも4、5匹いて、ガイドさんが素敵な写真を撮ってくれました!最後に食べたハンバーガーはとっても美味しかったです。ガイドさん達はみんな明るく、とても楽しくて、充実したツアーでした!
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin University tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something you can't easily do in Japan. How lucky to have met so many of Professor Turtle!
When you come to Oahu, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
この度はイルカ大学ツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
カメ大教授にもたくさん出会えたなんてラッキー!
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ高校・マンタ大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
I visited in early December. Although it was a bit chilly, there were very few customers due to the season, so I could ride any slider as much as I wanted. It wouldn't have been like this during the peak season. There are also rides with height restrictions, so please be mindful of that.
12月上旬の利用です。
少々肌寒さはあるものの、季節柄お客さんが極めて少なく、
どのスライダーも乗り放題。オンシーズンだったらこうは
行かなかったでしょう。身長制限がある乗り物もあるので、
それだけ気をつけて下さい。
We participated as a family of three (with a middle school daughter). We consulted with our guide, Mieko, about wanting to visit Kailua Town, and she gave us advice that allowed us to add bike rentals and extend our trip to Lanikai Beach and Kailua Town. Lanikai Beach has beautiful sand and clear water, and it was also less crowded, allowing us to relax. I'm glad we chose this course instead of the half-day option. There wasn't a single unnecessary item for enjoying the beach; everything was well thought out. The pizza for lunch was exquisite! The crust was perfectly baked, and we were amazed by its size, but we finished it all.
親子3人(娘中1生)で参加させて頂きました。
カイルアタウンも行きたいとガイドのみえこさんに相談し、アドバイスいただき、レンタサイクルを追加してでラニカイビーチ、カイルアタウンまで足を延ばすことができました。
ラニカイビーチは砂浜、海の綺麗さ素晴らしいです。また、人も少なくのんびりできました。半日コースではなくこちらのコースにしてよかったです。
ビーチアイテムも楽しむのに無駄なものは一つもなく、よく考えられているなと思いました。ランチもピザが絶品!生地がパリっと焼き上げられ大きいさに驚きながらも食べつくしました。
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your visit and for leaving a comment. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed Kailua and Lanikai. Please do come back to Kailua when you visit Hawaii again. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Staff
わんこ様
ご来店及びコメントのご記入ありがとうございます。
カイルア、ラニカイを満喫して頂けたようで、私どももとても嬉しく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非、カイルアに遊びにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございます。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ スタッフ一同
This tour is greatly enjoyed by my third-grade child. We booked the submarine tour here for the second time, following last year. The deciding factor was that they offered late boarding times. In Hawaii, there are plenty of activities, allowing you to schedule various tours in one day. On this day, we had a packed itinerary, enjoying snorkeling at Hanauma Bay after climbing Diamond Head for sunrise, followed by the submarine tour. As far as I searched, the only option for a 3 PM boarding reservation (confirmed the next day after the request) was through VELTRA, which allowed us to have a fulfilling day. The issuance of the reservation confirmation and the transportation service are comparable to other companies, so I highly recommend it. There is a Japanese audio guide available on board, so there’s no need to worry.
小3の子供が大変気に入っているツアーです。昨年に続き、2度目の潜水艇乗船をこちらで予約しました。決め手になったのは、遅い時間の乗船予約が可能だったからです。ハワイでは、アクティビティが充実しているので1日に様々なツアーを組むことができ、この日もダイヤモンドヘッド日の出登頂後にハナウマ湾でシュノーケルを楽しんだ後の潜水艇ツアーと盛り沢山な内容でした。検索した限り、15時の乗船予約(リクエスト後、翌日に確定)はVELTRAさんだけでしたので、おかげで充実した1日を過ごすことができました。予約確定書の発行や送迎も他社ツアーと遜色ないので大変オススメです。艇内ではイヤホンによる日本語ガイドがあるので特に心配不要です。
Just before leaving for our trip to Hawaii, my child suddenly expressed a desire to go parasailing! Since time was tight and I was unsure about being tied up for more than half a day, I decided to choose a nearby tour that seemed to have a good reputation.
I hurriedly made a reservation before our departure, but thanks to the detailed communication and arrangements from the staff, we were able to have a wonderful experience within our desired time and budget.
On the day of the tour, we walked to the tour company's ticket booth before the meeting time (it was a hotel we could walk to), handed over the documents, signed the consent form, and off we went on the boat to the sea. I think the ride lasted just over 10 minutes, but seeing Hawaii from above was an experience beyond my imagination.
The captain made the harness fitting process enjoyable with jokes, which made me feel at ease. Since the sun was quite strong that day, sunscreen is definitely a must depending on the weather. Also, the boat swayed quite a bit, so taking motion sickness medication beforehand would be a good idea.
The captain was full of humor, and the hour flew by from departure to return. If I have the opportunity next time, I would love to experience it again.
ハワイ旅行の出国寸前に突然子供からパラセイルをしたい!との要望が。
時間も迫っていたのと、半日以上拘束されるのもどうかなと思ったので、なるべく近場で更に評判の良さそうなツアーを選んでみました。
出国前にバタバタと予約を入れましたが、担当者の方の細かな連絡と手配により希望の時間と予算で素晴らしい体験を出来ました。
当日は、集合時間前にツアー会社のチケットブースにテクテク歩いて行き(徒歩で行けるホテルだったので)、書類を渡され同意書にサインをしていざボートで海へ。
時間的には10分強程度だったと思いますが、上空から見るハワイの空は想像以上に素晴らしい体験でした。
ハーネスの着用も船長がジョークを交えながら行ってくれて安心でした。
当日は日射しも強かったので、日焼け止めは天候によっては必需品かと思います。それと船で結構ゆらゆらと揺れるので酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が安心かと思います。
船長もユーモアたっぷりで、出港から帰港まであっという間の1時間でした。
次回も機会があれば、又体験したいと思います。
The tide was either high or it was the season, but the seawater was at waist height. Even so, everyone seemed to be having a great time playing beach volleyball, practicing snorkeling, and relaxing on the boat! I had never tried snorkeling before, but I enjoyed it very much! The staff included a Japanese person who alternated between English and Japanese, which was reassuring. The hamburgers we had on the boat were also delicious!
潮の満ち引きなのか、時季なのか?、海水が腰の高さでした。 それでも、ビーチバレーやったり、シュノーケルの練習が出来たり、船の上でのんびりしたり思い思いの時間を過ごしていて皆さん楽しそうでした! シュノーケルは未体験でしたが、とてもとても楽しめました! スタッフの方も、日本人がいらっしゃって、英語と日本語とを交互にしてくださるので安心です。
船上で食べるハンバーガーも美味でした!
At 7 AM, we were picked up from the hotel and headed to Hanauma Bay, which has been selected as the No. 1 best beach. This shallow sea, formed from a collapsed volcanic crater, is teeming with fish. You can swim surprisingly close to them.
The reason for the early morning start is that the parking lot fills up quickly. Due to conservation efforts, the parking capacity is small, and once it reaches full capacity, the gates are closed. During this time before the summer vacation in Japan, there are fewer Japanese tourists, and many locals are present. Also, there are plenty of cats on the beach.
And guess what!! A large guest, a seal, was there. Previously, they could only be seen a few times a year, but now it seems they are visiting almost every day.
Chieko from Blue Hawaii Divers kindly explained how to use the snorkel, and as soon as I dipped my face into the water, I could see fish right in front of me at a depth where I could still stand. As I continued swimming among the schools of fish, I finally spotted a sea turtle. Since it was featured in the educational video about Hanauma Bay, I kept my distance and was able to swim alongside it.
早朝7時のホテルピックアップでNo.1ベストビーチにも選ばれたハナウマ湾に。元々火口だったところが落ち込んでできた遠浅の海に魚がいっぱい。
びっくりするくらい近くで泳ぐことがでできます。
朝がやたらと早い理由は駐車場がいっぱいになってしまうからだそう。
自然保護のためか駐車場のキャパシティーが小さいので、いっぱいになった時点でゲートを閉じてしまうそうです。
日本の学校の夏休み前のこの時期は日本人が少なく、地元の人がいっぱい。そしてビーチには猫もいっぱい。
そしてなんと!!大きな先客、アザラシ君が。
以前は年数回しか見られなかった彼らですが、今ならほぼ毎日と言っていいくらい訪れているみたいです。
ブルーハワイダイバーズのチエコさんが丁寧にシュノーケルの説明をしてくれ、軽く水面に顔をつけると足の着く深さにももうすぐ目の前に魚が。
魚群の中泳ぎ続けるとようやくウミガメが。
ハナウマ湾の教育ビデオにもあったので遠巻きにして、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
Thank you, Tama-chan, for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. Although the pickup was early in the morning, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your time with the seals, green sea turtles, and the cats. Recently, the seals Kecoa and Koro have been visiting the beach often, much to everyone's delight. The school of striped parrotfish was beautiful as well! We look forward to having you both join us for another tour. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
タマちゃん様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。朝早いピックアップでしたが、アザラシ、アオウミガメ、猫達と楽しんでいただけたようで良かったです。本当に最近はアザラシのケコアとコロへがよくビーチに来てくれるので、皆様に喜んでいただいております。シマハギの群れも綺麗でしたね!是非またお二人でツアーにリピートしていただけるのをお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
I had wanted to go horseback riding in Hawaii for a long time, so I was really looking forward to this trip. It takes about an hour from Waikiki, so I was glad I opted for the pickup service. I chose the two-hour course because I wanted to ride in the Kualoa Valley. There were six of us and one instructor. My horse was a bit of a glutton and kept eating the grass along the path, which was a bit troublesome, but it wasn't dangerous, and the instructor quickly came over to scold the horse.
My mother was anxious before riding, but she said it wasn't scary once she got on. However, being in her 60s, she mentioned that her backside started to hurt, so she felt one hour would have been enough for her. I, on the other hand, had no such issues and really enjoyed riding amidst the beautiful scenery.
以前からハワイで乗馬がしたかったので、今回楽しみにしていました。ワイキキから1時間くらいかかるので送迎付きにしてよかったです。クアロアの渓谷を乗馬したかったので2時間コースにしました。6人とインストラクター一人でした。私の馬は食いしん坊でよく道の草を食べていて困りましたが危険ということはなく、すぐにインストラクターの方が来て馬を叱ってくれました。
母も乗る前は不安がっていましたが、乗ったら怖くなかったといっていました。ただ60代ということもあったのかお尻が痛くなってしまったので1時間で充分だったと言っていました。私はそういうこともなく綺麗な景色の中を乗馬できてとても楽しかったです。
I made a reservation for lunch on the fourth day and visited. The atmosphere was nice, the guest room was good, the food was delicious, and the service was great. The cost performance was excellent.
4日目のランチを予約して訪問。雰囲気も良く、客室もよい。味も美味しく、サービスもよい。コスパも最高でした。
I quickly found the reception area since I had researched it in advance. I arrived at the meeting time of 2:30 PM and was told to return by 3:00 PM, so I waited right in front. However, even at 3:00 PM, it seemed like the reserved guests hadn't arrived, and they were discussing something while looking at the list, which delayed our boarding. In the end, it was just our group and a family of three that set sail. It was nice to have the boat to ourselves and enjoy the view of Waikiki Beach from the ocean, but when we went further out towards Diamond Head, it was a bit scary. If we could have seen dolphins or something, it might have been more enjoyable, but I started to feel a bit bored. Since I can't speak English, the staff kindly checked on me in Japanese to see if I was okay.
受付場所は事前に調べていたのですぐにわかりました。集合時間14:30に到着し50分に戻って来てと言われたのですぐ前で待っていましたが、15:00になっても予約客が来ないのか名簿を見ながら何やら話してなかなか乗船出来ませんでした、結局私達と3人家族だけで出航しました。貸切状態でゆったりできワイキキビーチを沖から見ているでは良かったけれど、延々沖(ダイヤモンドヘッドの方)へ出た時ちょっと怖かったかな。イルカとか何か見れたらもう少し楽しめたかもですがちょっと退屈してきました。英語が話せないのでスタッフは大丈夫?と日本語で気遣ってくれました。
The feedback from users was very helpful. I hope more tours will be added in the future. I will apply again next time!
利用者の声がとても参考になりました。今後、他のツアーも増えてくればいいですね。次回もこちらから申し込みます!
I'm glad I was able to see the dolphins, but I felt that the time spent on other activities (like the staff's performance) was a bit wasted compared to the time swimming with the dolphins. I think it would have been better to visit a few more spots to increase the time spent swimming with the dolphins.
イルカは見ることができて良かったのですが、イルカと泳げた時間に対して、それ以外(スタッフさんのパフォーマンス等)の時間が勿体なかったかな?何ヵ所かポイントを回ってイルカと泳ぐ時間を増やす方が良かったと思います。
Thank you for your comment. Regarding the time spent swimming with the dolphins, we determine the duration with consideration for the dolphins' well-being. We completely understand your feelings, but Dolphin & You is an eco-friendly tour that respects nature, so we appreciate your understanding.
コメントありがとうございます。イルカと泳ぐ時間についてですが、イルカへの負担を考えて泳ぐ時間を決めております。お気持ちはすごくわかりますが、ドルフィン&ユーはエコフレンドリーツアーでもあり、自然への敬意を払ってツアーを行っておりますので、ご了承いただけると幸いです。