イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

It was an emotional experience! 感動の体験です！

Reviewed by: ベール

At the end of June, during our company trip, I visited Hawaii for the first time and wanted to experience something unique to Hawaii, so I signed up for this tour to meet wild dolphins and sea turtles.

On the morning of the tour, we gathered at the meeting point and departed as soon as everyone arrived. The bus ride takes about an hour if there’s no traffic. During the ride, the instructor and the bus driver introduced themselves and explained the precautions for participating in the tour and the day's itinerary. Motion sickness medication can also be purchased for about $2, so if you don’t have any and need it, you can buy it on the bus. Even if you’re confident you won’t get sick, the boat can sway quite a bit depending on the weather, so I recommend buying and taking the motion sickness medication. In fact, there were a few people who didn’t take it and ended up getting sick on the boat. If you get seasick, you won’t be able to enjoy the tour to the fullest, so be sure to take it.

Before long, we arrived at the port, and those who wanted to rent wetsuits settled the rental fee. You can also sign up for wetsuit rental on the bus. As other reviewers have mentioned, even if it’s warm on land, returning to the boat with a wet body can be much colder than you expect, so I recommend renting one.

Once we were ready, we set off. There were about 20 to 30 people, and the bus was nearly full. Along with the participants, there were three instructors who joined us from the bus, as well as the captain and his son. The boat is equipped with a restroom, which is reassuring. The instructors kept the atmosphere lively on the boat.

This time, we were lucky with the weather, and about five minutes after departure, we spotted a pod of dolphins.

Following the instructor's instructions, we quickly changed into our wetsuits and got ready. I was so excited, but since we were dealing with nature, I knew that being unprepared could be dangerous. I calmly listened to the instructor's explanations and prepared myself.

Once we were ready, we entered the water one by one as instructed. It was my first experience with snorkeling, so I was initially scared, but wearing a life jacket helped me get used to it quickly. Once in the water, we swam towards the pod of dolphins. It does require a fair amount of stamina.

Since the dolphins are constantly moving, staying close to the instructor makes it easier to encounter the pods.

I missed the first pod of dolphins, but when the next one appeared, I stayed close to the instructor and was able to see the dolphins clearly.

The wild dolphins were incredibly mystical, cute, and moving.

After seeing the dolphins, we moved to a spot with lots of colorful tropical fish for snorkeling. Here, in addition to snorkeling, those who wanted could also enjoy activities like paddle surfing. I decided to stick with snorkeling this time.

We were also lucky to encounter a sea turtle and swim alongside it. It felt like we were swimming right next to each other.

After finishing snorkeling, we returned to the boat, changed out of our wetsuits, and prepared to head back to the port.

On the way back, we saw several sea turtles.

During the ride back to the port, we had a great time eating hamburgers, singing and dancing with the instructors and other participants, and enjoying the scenery.

Once we arrived at the port, we took a group photo and boarded the bus for the return trip. On the bus, those who wanted could purchase the photos taken by the photographer who accompanied us that day.

We were able to return to the hotel by early afternoon, making good use of our time.

Participating in this tour was a very memorable experience, especially since we were blessed with good weather and conditions. My wife and I both said it was the most fun we had during our trip to Hawaii. If we have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again in the future, we definitely want to participate again.

If you’re on the fence about it, I highly re

6月末に社員旅行でハワイに初めて訪れた際に、ハワイでしか経験できないことをしたいと思い、野生のイルカとウミガメに会いに行くこちらのツアーに申し込みました。

当日の朝、集合場所へ行き人数がそろい次第すぐに出発しました。
バスでの移動時間は渋滞などなければ1時間前後だと思います。
行きの車内ではインストラクターの方やバスの運転手の方の自己紹介、今回のツアーに参加するにあたっての注意事項、当日の流れなどの説明をインストラクターの方がしてくれます。
酔い止めの薬も2ドル(だったような、、)で購入できるので、酔い止め薬を持参してなくて必要な方は購入することもできます。
酔わない自信がある方でも、当日の天候次第ではかなり船が揺れるみたいですので、酔い止め薬を購入して飲んでおくことをオススメします。
実際に今回も酔い止め薬を飲まず、船で吐いてる方も何名かいらっしゃいました。
船酔いしてしまうと、ツアーを100パーセント楽しむことができないため必ず飲んでおくようにしましょう。

そうこうしているうちに港に到着し、ウェットスー
ツのレンタルを希望している方はウェットスーツ代の精算をします。
ウェットスーツのレンタルも行きの車内で申し込むことができます。
他の投稿者の方も書いてますが、陸は暖かくても濡れた体で船に戻ると想像以上に寒いと思うので、こちらもレンタルすることをオススメします。

準備が整い次第、さっそく出発です。
人数は20〜30人くらいでほぼ満席だったと思います。
参加者の他に、行きのバスから同行して
くれたインストラクターの方と、ハワイの現地人のインストラクターの方が3名、船長と船長の息子さんで出発です。
船はトイレも完備されているため安心です。
船ではインストラクターの方々が色々と盛り
上げてくれます。

今回はラッキーなことに天候にも恵まれ、船が出発して5分くらいでイルカの群れを発見しました。

インストラクターの方の指示で、さっそくウェットスーツに着替え準備に入ります。
ワクワクが止まりませんが、自然が相手ですので準備を怠ると危険なケースも考えられます。
落ち着いてインストラクターの方の説明を聞き準備を行います。

準備が完了したらインストラクターの方の指示で、順番に海に入ります。
シュノーケリングは初めての経験でしたので最初は恐怖心がありましたが、ライフジャケットも着てるのですぐに慣れます。
海に入ったらイルカの群れに向かってひたすら泳ぎます。
そこそこ体力も必要になるかと思います。

イルカも常に移動してるので、インストラクターの方の近くにいるとイルカの群れに遭遇しやすいかと思います。

私は最初のイルカの群れは見ることが出来ませんでしたが、次に現れたイルカの群れの時はインストラクターの方の近くに付きイルカの群れをしっかりと見ることができました。

野生のイルカの群れはとても神秘的で可愛くて感動しました。

イルカを見た後は、場所を移動しカラフルな熱帯魚がたくさんいるところでシュノーケリングを行います。
ここではシュノーケリングの他にも、希望者はパドルサーフィンなどのアクティビティで遊ぶことができます。
私は今回はアクティビティは行わず、ずっとシュノーケリングをすることにしました。

ここでもラッキーなことにウミガメに遭遇し、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
ものすごく距離が近く隣で一緒に泳いでいるって感覚です。

こちらでのシュノーケリングが終わったあとは船に戻り、ウェットスーツなど着替え、帰る準備をし、港へ向けて出発します。

港へ向かうあいだにも何匹もウミガメがいました。

港までの時間は、ハンバーガーを食べたり、インストラクターの方々と、ツアーの参加者みんなで歌ったり踊ったり、景色を眺めたり、ずっと有意義に過ごすことができます。

港へ着くと最後にみんなで記念撮影をし、帰りのバスに乗り込みます。
帰りのバスでは本日同行してくれたカメラマンの方が撮影したデータを、希望者は買うことができます

昼過ぎにはホテルへ戻ることができるので、時間を有効に使うことができます。

今回参加してみて、天候やコンディションに恵まれたこともあり、とても思い出深い経験をすることができました。
私と妻も、今回のハワイ旅行の中で1番楽しかったと言っています。
また今後ハワイに行く機会がありましたら、ぜひまた参加したいと考えています。

迷っている方が居ましたら、1度参加してみると素晴らしい感動や体験が待っているのでオススメします。

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

I was able to meet a dolphin! イルカに会えました⋆

Reviewed by: ゆいまーる

After about 15 minutes on the boat, we arrived at the spot where the dolphins are. We quickly put on our masks and fins and dove in! There were really so many dolphins welcoming us. I think there were more than 20. We briefly drifted away, but they came back to us, and as the instructor mentioned, the dolphins all seemed to be swimming relaxed. They even came right up to us, which was very moving! If I could wish for anything, it would be to swim with them a bit longer. It was so much fun that the time felt really short.

After swimming with the dolphins, we moved a little to a spot with lots of fish and enjoyed snorkeling. They seemed used to people and didn’t escape even when we got close. We also enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding! Afterward, we all had cheeseburgers and pineapple. As the boat was returning to the port, the dolphins came back toward us and showed us some dolphin jumps. It really felt like they were seeing us off. Finally, we danced the hula, and I was very satisfied! Even now that I’m back home, I can’t get the hula dance song out of my head!

船に乗り15分ぐらいでイルカ先生のいるスポットに到着しました。すぐにマスクとフィンを取り付け潜水！本当にたくさんのイルカ先生達がお出迎えしてくれました。20頭以上はいたのではないかと思います。一度離れてしまいましたがまた戻ってきてくれ、インストラクターの方も言ってましたがイルカ先生達はみんなリラックスして泳いでいるようでした。目の前に来てくれることもあり、とても感動しました！欲を言えばもっと一緒に泳ぎたかったな〜〜。楽しくて本当に時間が短く感じました。
イルカ先生と泳いだ後は、魚がたくさんいくところへ少し移動。シュノーケルを楽しみました。人に慣れているのか触れそうになっても全然逃げない。。カヤックやSUPも楽しみました！終わった後はみんなでチーズバーガーとパイナップルを食べました。船が港に戻ろうとするとまたイルカ先生たちがこちらに向かって来てくれドルフィンジャンプを見せてくれました。本当にお見送りしてくれてるかのようでした。最後はフラダンスを踊ってとっても満足で
す！帰国した今もフラダンスの歌が頭から離れません笑。

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

Beyond my imagination! 想像以上！

Reviewed by: みなみこ

The sea was blue, the sunlight sparkled, the dolphins were cute, and I felt like I wanted to swim forever. Also, all the staff members were really great. I had two close calls due to my mistakes, but both times they kindly helped me out, which was a huge relief...

海が青くて、太陽の光がキラキラ、イルカはかわいいし、もうずっと泳いでいたい気持ちになりました。
また、スタッフさんみなさんとってもよかったです。
私のミスでピンチが２回もありましたが、両方ご厚意でフォローしていただき、とても助かりました・・・。

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

I was able to see a lot of dolphins. イルカたくさん見れました

Reviewed by: miyy&taka

I have been to Hawaii several times and previously participated in a dolphin school. At that time, I was able to meet the dolphin instructor, but I could hardly see them for a moment. So, this time I enrolled in university for a second chance.

The weather was great, and on the bus ride there, a cheerful lady talked about the dolphin instructor and important notes in a fun way. Her enthusiasm for dolphins was contagious, and I got excited to swim with the dolphin instructor!

Once we boarded the boat, I didn't feel seasick and enjoyed a comfortable cruise. It felt a bit long as we struggled to find the dolphin instructor, but when we finally spotted them, everyone was super excited! We jumped into the sea one after another! Many children participated in the tour, and the staff helped the little ones into the water, pulling them along with floaties, which made it feel safe and enjoyable for families.

When the dolphin instructor approached, the staff shouted, "Look down!" so we swam desperately in that direction. Then, right below us was a pod of dolphins! I couldn't believe how many there were! I was so moved that I forgot to take videos at first and just stared in awe.

After that, we went snorkeling. There weren't many colorful fish, but I enjoyed the beautiful, clear sea. When we got back on the boat, I was hungry and the cheeseburger was really delicious!

A photographer accompanied us and took various pictures, but we couldn't take photos with our own cameras or smartphones, possibly because they wanted us to purchase the photos. I would have loved to take casual pictures with the staff.

I only caught a glimpse of a turtle for a moment, which was disappointing, but meeting so many dolphin instructors became a wonderful memory! On the way back, I was so tired that I fell into a deep sleep and have no recollection of it (laughs).

If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to join this tour!

Hawaiiには何度か行った事があり、以前イルカ中学校に参加した事がありました。その時にもイルカ先生には会えたのですが、一瞬でほとんど見えませんでした。なので、今回はリベンジに大学に入学しました。
お天気もよくて、行きのバスの中で元気なお姉さんがイルカ先生についてや、注意事項を楽しく話してくださって、イルカが大好きで熱心な様子も伝わり、早くイルカ先生と泳ぎたい！とテンション上がりました。
船に乗ってからは船酔いもなく、快適なクルージング。
なかなかイルカ先生が見つからず少し長く感じましたが、いざイルカ先生が見つかったらみんなテンションMax‼️
次々に海へ！ツアーにはお子様もたくさん参加していて、小さい子はスタッフの方が一緒に海に入ってくれて海の中でも浮き輪で引っ張ってくれたり、子連れでも安心して楽しめる印象でした。
イルカ先生が近づいてきてくらたら、スタッフが「下見て～！」と叫んでくれるので、必死にそちら側へ泳ぎます。そうすると、真下をイルカ先生の群れが～
こんなにたくさんいるなんて！ホントに感動で、最初は動画とるのも忘れるくらいにただボーっと眺めていました。
その後はシュノーケリングもしました。あんまりカラフルな魚はいなかったけど、透き通った綺麗な海で楽しめました。船にあがったら、チーズバーガーお腹もすいてて、すごく美味しかったです‼️
写真は、カメラマンさんが同行していて、いろんな写真を撮ってくれていましたが、その写真を購入してほしいからか、自分たちのカメラやスマホでは写真を撮ってもらえませんでした。スタッフの方との写真が気軽に撮れたら嬉しかったです。
カメさんは、1匹一瞬しか見えなかったので残念でしたが、たくさんのイルカ先生に会えたのはいい思い出になりました！
帰りのバスは疲れて爆睡で記憶がありません(笑)
また、Hawaiiに行く機会があればぜひ参加したいと思えるツアーでした。

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

I was very satisfied with Dolphin University! 大満足だったイルカ大学♪

Reviewed by: ゆうきこうき

During our recent trip to Hawaii, we finally got to participate in a tour with wild dolphins at Dolphin University, which we had been looking forward to. We were a family of four, and I was a bit nervous about whether we would encounter dolphins, especially since I had my 5-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter with me. However, we were fortunate enough to come across a large pod, and my son, who was snorkeling for the second time, was incredibly excited to see them. He enjoyed snorkeling and kayaking until the very end! We were thoroughly satisfied with the warm support from the staff, and I definitely want to join this tour again on our next trip to Hawaii! I highly recommend it!!!

この度のハワイ旅行で、念願の野生イルカとのツアーで【名門イルカ大学】にヒットし、家族四人で参加させてもらいました。
イルカに遭遇できるか？５才の息子と９才の娘と一緒だったため、小さな子どもたちでもちゃんと見れるか？ドキドキでしたが、見事大きな大群に出逢えてシュノーケル２回目だった５才の息子も大群を見ることが出来て大興奮でしたし、一番最後までシュノーケルもカヤックも楽しんでました！スタッフの方々のあたたかいサポートにも終始大満足で、次回のハワイ旅行の時にも是非また参加したいと思えるツアーでした！超～オススメですよ！！！！！

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Relaxing Sail

Reviewed by: doraemon

Was a really nice and relaxing sail. Everyone was really nice. Snorkelling gear and floatation vests were provided. Packet snacks like chips and candy were provided on board. You just have to pay for drinks (even bottled water). I would suggest bringing your own water.

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

I'm disappointed. がっかりです

Reviewed by: komari

I apologize for the long message.
I participated with my three children early in the morning on July 19, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins. To make matters worse, it seemed that the day was affected by a typhoon, and the waves were quite rough, making for a really tough tour.
As the main event of our Hawaii trip, I wanted my sons, who love swimming, to swim with dolphins. After reading many reviews, I chose this tour, which allows participation from age two, and I was really looking forward to it. I woke up early and took all three kids with me. I wanted to create good memories, so I purchased a USB and an SD card in advance as recommended.
However, after boarding the boat and being tossed around in the rough waves for over an hour while searching for dolphins, even our family, who usually doesn't get seasick, started to feel unwell, along with other participants.
We changed our plans and started with free snorkeling time, but as soon as the boat finally stopped, the nausea peaked... Many people felt sick and were resting on the boat.
Even though we felt unwell, we decided to jump into the sea, but the wave conditions were quite severe, making it difficult even for adults to snorkel. It was a challenging task for my husband and me to care for our three children while swimming, and our four-year-old and two-year-old sons were crying. There were only a few crew members in the water to support us, and there were no floatation devices for the kids. Of course, it wasn't a situation where anyone could play on the trampoline or paddleboard; it seemed like no one was having fun. We returned to the boat early, but the seasickness didn't go away, and eventually, our second son got sick. The only one who enjoyed the slide was our eight-year-old son.
Despite purchasing the SD card and USB in advance, I didn't even realize that underwater photos were being taken, as we spent so little time in the water. I regret buying them since we didn't get to see any dolphins. (Moreover, for some reason, I can't open the photos on the USB after returning home.)
Even after returning to the boat, the seasickness lingered, and I felt unwell, not to mention we hardly saw any dolphins or turtles, so I didn't even feel like eating a cheeseburger. There were a few others who were also taking out food. On the way back, there was a hula dance performance, but the mood inside the boat had dropped significantly, and the crew's high spirits felt out of place.
I heard that other tour companies also didn't encounter any dolphins that day, and I understand that it's nature, so it's not 100% guaranteed. However, most of the time was spent traveling, and the sea conditions were terrible, leaving us with hardly any time in the water. Overall, I was left with dissatisfaction regarding the photos and videos. We received a voucher for half-price participation next time, but it's not easy for our family to come to Hawaii again, and I can't justify the cost of over 80,000 yen for that experience.
If participation is allowed from age two, I wish they would consider more accommodations for children. We have participated in various activities as a family before, but this was the most expensive tour with the lowest satisfaction. While our family trip to Hawaii was enjoyable, thinking back on this day makes me sad.

長文になります、すみません。
7/19早朝から子供３人を連れて参加しましたが、残念ながらイルカには会えませんでした。それどころか、その日は台風の影響らしく波がかなりうねっていて本当に辛いツアーになりました。
今回のハワイ旅行のメインとして、泳ぐのが大好きな息子達にイルカと一緒に泳がせてあげたいと思い、口コミもたくさん読んで２歳から参加できるこのツアーを選びものすごく楽しみに、がんばって早起きをして３人連れて行きました。いい思い出を残したいと思い、USBもSDカードもすすめられるがまま事前に購入しました。
しかし、船に乗って荒々しい波に延々一時間以上？揺られながらイルカを探しまわるが現れず、その時点で船酔いしない我が家も、他の参加者も具合が悪そうに…⤵
予定を変更して、先にフリーシュノーケルタイムと、やっと停舶したと同時に気持ち悪さがピークに。。。何人もの方が気持ちが悪くなって船で休んでいました。
我が家も気持ち悪いながらも
せっかくだからと思いきって海に飛び込みましたが、波のうねりがかなりひどく、大人でもシュノーケルが難しい状況なうえに、夫婦で３人の子供達をケアしながら泳ぐのは至 難の技で、４歳と２歳の息子は号泣。それでも海に入ってるクルーはわずかだし、子供へのサポートや浮き具なども特になし。もちろんトランポリンやパドルボートなどで遊べるような状況ではなく、誰も遊んでいなかったようです。早々に船に戻るも船酔いが治らず、とうとう次男は戻してしまいました。唯一8才の息子は滑り台は楽しんでいましたが。
事前にSDカード＆USBを購入したのにも関わらず、肝心な水中での写真なんて撮られている自覚もありません、そもそも海に入ってる時間がわずかだったので。イルカに会えないなら買わなければ良かったと思っています。(しかも、帰国してからなぜかUSBの写真が開けない)
船に戻っても船酔いが治らず、気持ちは悪いわイルカにも亀にもろくに会えないわで、チーズバーガーなんてましてや食べる気になりませんでした。同じようにテイクアウトしてる人も、何人かいました。帰りもフラダンスの披露などありましたが、もう船内のテンションは落ちまくり、クルー達の高いテンションは空回り、といった感じでした。
その日は他のツアー会社もどこもイルカに遭遇できなかったとのことで、自然のものなので、100%ではないのは承知済みですが、ほとんどが移動で終わり、さらに海のコンディションは最悪で水中にはほとんど入れず、写真や動画撮影に対しても、全てにおいて不満だけが残りました。次回半額で参加できるバウチャーを、いただきましまが、我が家にとってそんなに簡単にハワイに来られる訳でもありませんし、そもそもあの内容に対しての５人で80000円以上の負担は納得がいきません。
２歳から参加OKとしているなら、もっと子供への配慮を考えてほしいものです。今まで様々なアクティビティに、家族で参加してきましたが、今までで一番高額で 満足度は一番低いツアーでした。今回の家族でのハワイ旅行は楽しかったですが、この日のことを思い出すと悲しくなります。

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ハワイ水中スクーター　泳げなくてもOK！シーボブで海底散歩＆シュノーケリングクルーズ

It was a little scary, but it was really fun. ちょっと怖かったけどすごく楽しかったです

Reviewed by: ヨシダ

There were only four groups, so we were able to play very smoothly. They applied aroma for motion sickness prevention, and we had unlimited water and chips. There was a proper guide who helped us with feeding the fish, and it was really beautiful; we even got to see turtles, which was great.

4組しかいなくてすごくスムーズに遊べました。
船酔い対策のアロマを塗ってくれたり、お水とポテチは食べ放題でした。
ちゃんと付き添いの方いて餌巻いてくれたり本当に綺麗でカメまで見れてよかったです

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

I'm glad I participated in Dolphin & You. ドルフィン＆ユーさんに参加して良かったです

Reviewed by: Kaoru & Nobu

I participated with my elderly husband's parents. My mother is a good swimmer, but she was worried because of her mobility issues. However, with the support of our guide, Saki, she was able to enjoy the tour until the end.

We were very lucky to encounter dolphins right after we set sail. However, I was surprised that we had to dive from the boat to swim with the dolphins. Because of this, my mother was too scared to enter the water, but we were still able to see the dolphins from the boat. They were very cute, jumping and spinning around. When my husband and I jumped in at Saki's signal, we were able to see a large group of ten dolphins right below us. We were very excited to see the dolphins up close.

I have participated in various dolphin tours overseas, but this was the first time I saw wild dolphins swimming in the ocean, so it was a great experience. We also got to see many turtles.

With Saki's help, my parents were able to get close to see the turtles as well.

I am truly grateful to Saki and all the staff at Dolphin & You for their kindness. It really became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much. Next time, I would like to participate with my husband.

I believe the photo we took at the end of the tour, where everyone is smiling, shows how enjoyable this tour was. I hope this happiness comes across in the photo I’m posting.

Dolphin & You is the best!

高齢の主人の両親と参加しました。
母は泳ぎが得意ですが足が不自由ということで心配していましたがガイドのサキさんのサポートもあり最後までツアーを楽しむことが出来ました。

お目当てのイルカさんには出港後すぐに遭遇出来非常にラッキーでした。
しかしイルカと泳ぐのに船からダイブということには私も驚きました。
その為、母は怖がってしまい海に入ることは出来ませんでしたが、
船上からもイルカが確認出来ました。ジャンプしたり回転したりとても可愛いかったです。
私達夫婦はサキさんの合図で飛び込んだ所、真下で10匹の大軍を見ることが出来ました。
間近でみるイルカにはとても興奮しました、

今まで海外でイルカに関する色々なツアーに参加しましたが
野生のイルカが海の中で泳ぐ姿をみたのは初めてでしたので、良い経験が出来ました。
またたくさんの亀も見ることが出来ました。

亀は両親もサキさんの助けを借りて近くまで見に行くことが出来ました。

サキさんはじめドルフィン＆ユーのスタッフ皆さんにはとてもよくしていただき本当に感謝です。本当にとてもいい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
次回は夫婦で参加したいと思います。

ツアーの最後で撮った写真が皆笑顔でこのツアーの楽しさがわかると思います。
このハッピーさが伝わるといいなと思い写真投稿します。

ドルフィン＆ユー　最高です

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

The reviews are true. 口コミは本当

Reviewed by: kei

Honestly, I underestimated it. I thought that "swimming with dolphins" would just mean seeing the shadows of dolphins in the distance... I was completely wrong. The dolphins were swimming right next to me. There were so many dolphins swimming close enough that I could reach out and touch them. Occasionally, they would come closer, swimming in circles right beneath me, and when they put their heads in the water, I could hear their sounds, like "wee-wee." It was truly an amazing experience.

After that, we had activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, and I was able to see sea turtles up close. The stand-up paddleboarding was a bit challenging for me, but I enjoyed snorkeling enough. I learned that sea turtles come up for air about every 20 minutes, and they would suddenly appear from the seabed, swimming alongside us for photos, and then another turtle would come up... it was fantastic.

The weather was great, and the sea was calm, making it an absolutely wonderful experience.

正直舐めてました。「イルカと泳げる」なんて、どうせ遠くにイルカの影が見えるだけだろうと...
完全な間違いでした。まさにイルカが本当にすぐ近くを泳いでました。手を伸ばせば届くようなところに何匹も何匹もイルカが泳いでいました。時よりこっちに近づいてきては、自分の真下でぐるぐる回りながら泳いでいたり、そして水に頭をつけると、「キュイーンキュイーン」とそのイルカたちの鳴き声が聞こえました。本当に素晴らしい体験でした。
その後はカヤックやパドルボートでのアクティビティでしたが、なんとここではウミガメを間近で見ることができました。スタンドアップパドルボートは私には少し難しかったのですが、シュノーケリングだけでも十分楽しめました。ウミガメは20分ぐらいに一度息継ぎのために海面に上がってくるそうで、あちこちでウミガメが突如海底から姿を現しては一緒に泳いで写真をとって、また別のウミガメが上がってきて..といった感じで最高でした。
天気も良く、海も凪いでおり実に素晴らしい体験でした。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Wonderful!

Reviewed by: JaxDawgs Peg & Rog

It was a great day with great friends (and new friends)! We love new snorkel adventures and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. The hosts were terrific, and we enjoyed watching them enjoy their job!

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ノースショア・シャーク・アドベンチャー　迫力満点！至近距離で野生のサメを見学 ＜送迎可＞

Fun 楽しい

Reviewed by: ずえこさん

You will be participating among complete American tourists. If you don't have a certain level of English proficiency, you might feel nervous. You can see the sharks clearly.

完全なメリカ人観光客の中での
参加となります。
英語力がある程度ないと
緊張するかも
サメははっきり見えます

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水中スクーター＆マウナルア湾パラダイスサンドバーシュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPなどのアクティビティも満喫！＜英語クルー＞

Let's think that there is no breakfast, and it's okay if you can't swim. 朝食はないと思いましょう、そして泳げなくて大丈夫

Reviewed by: ネモト

We participated in this tour for our honeymoon. My husband can't swim at all, but we searched for marine sports that he could enjoy and signed up for this tour. In the end, there were no problems at all!! My husband says it became his most enjoyable memory in Hawaii.

I noticed many reviews mentioned they didn't know where breakfast was, so we ate beforehand. As the reviews indicated, there was no breakfast provided. The only things mentioned were snacks and water.

There was one woman who spoke Japanese, and she explained everything throughout the tour, which made us feel at ease. We went to a sandbar by boat before using the underwater scooter, and we enjoyed paddling on a standing boat! There were two boats, and with four groups of participants, we took turns having fun! Everyone was able to get on easily.

We spent quite a bit of time at the sandbar, just when everyone started to feel a bit bored! It was a really beautiful sandbar, about knee-deep.

And finally, the underwater scooter!! I thought we would have to wear a wetsuit over our swimsuits, but we just got on the scooter in our swimsuits and dove in. At the moment of entering the helmet part of the scooter, you have to close your eyes and dive into the sea, but there is one diver assigned to each participant, so it's okay. When entering the sea from the boat, the diver supports your body, which is reassuring.

Also, if your phone is in a waterproof case, you can take lots of pictures from inside the helmet! I was worried about the water pressure, but there were no issues at all! The operation of the scooter was simple and easy. The scooter had food attached, and when I held the net with the food, many fish came to eat from my hand!

We were lucky enough to see a sea turtle, which was amazing. The diver took photos and videos for us. It was about $45 for the photos and videos, and it was a bit cheaper for just the photos. We wrote down two email addresses to receive them later. Payment was possible by card, but there was a small fee.

We didn't bring a card and only had about $30, but when we were sent back to the hotel, we had the driver wait while I went to get the money from our room, and that was no problem. They sent the photos the very next day!

I was very satisfied with the many photos taken of my husband and me riding the scooter surrounded by fish!! For snorkeling, we borrowed the equipment and enjoyed it while the next person took their turn on the underwater scooter. Since there was no diver with the snorkeling, it's better for non-swimmers not to do it.

I'll attach some photos, but the underwater scooter photos were taken from my phone!

新婚旅行で参加させて頂きました。旦那は全く泳げないけど、それでも楽しめるマリンスポーツを探しこのツアーを申し込みました。
結果、全く問題ありませんでした！！旦那はハワイで一番楽しい思い出になったと言っています。
口コミで朝食はどこにあるのかわからなかったという意見が多数あったので事前に食べてから参加しました。口コミ通り、朝食は用意ありませんでした。
説明されたのは、スナック菓子とお水だけです。
女性の日本語が話せる人が1人いて、ツアー中はずっとその人が説明してくれたので安心しました。
水中スクーターの前にボートでサンドバーに行き、立って漕ぐボートを楽しみました！
そのボートは2つあり、参加者は4組いたので交代交代で楽しみました！みんな簡単に乗れてました。
みんなが少し飽きたなーくらい結構な時間をサンドバーで楽しみました！
凄く綺麗なサンドバーで膝上くらいの高さでした。
そしてついに水中スクーター！！
水着の上にウエットスーツを着るのかと思いましたが、水着のままスクーターに乗り潜りました。
スクーターのヘルメット部分に入る瞬間は、目をつむり海に潜らなければならないけれど参加者1人に対し1人のダイバーさんが付くので大丈夫です。船から海に入る時もダイバーさんが体を支えてくれるので安心です。
それと携帯は、水が入らないケースにいれていれば
ヘルメットの中から写真をたくさん撮れました！
水圧とかで変にならないか不安でしたけど全く問題ありませんでした！
スクーターの操作も単純で簡単。
スクーターには餌が付いてて、その餌の網を自分で握ったら自分の手からたくさんの魚が食べに来ました！
運良く海亀もみれたし、最高でした。
ダイバーさんが写真と動画を撮ってくれました。
写真と動画で、たしか45ドル。写真だけだと少し安かったはずです。
メールアドレスを2つ書いて渡し、後日送ってくれるシステムです。カードでも支払い可能でしたが手数料が少しかかったはずです。
私たちは最低限の30ドル程度とカードも持ってきてなかったんですが、帰りホテルに送ってもらうときに運転手に待っていてもらい、部屋に取りに行き渡したら問題なかったです。
写真は次の日すぐ送ってくれました！
旦那と横に並んでスクーターに乗り、魚に囲まれてる写真をたくさん撮って貰えて大満足でした！！
シュノーケルは私たちが水中スクーターを終え、交代で次の人が水中スクーターをしている間に、勝手に道具を借り楽しむスタイルでした。シュノーケルはダイバーさんは付かないので泳げない人はやらない方がいいです。
写真を載せますが水中スクーターの写真は携帯から撮ったものです＼(^o^)／

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

I love Hawaii. HAWAII　大好き

Reviewed by: HAWAII　大好き

I was really looking forward to swimming with dolphins this time. I woke up at 5 AM, rubbing my sleepy eyes, and had breakfast before heading out for this tour.

Even for someone with diving experience like me, encountering such a large group of dolphins was truly moving.

They were moving in a large group just below the surface. Just when you think they've gone, they come back again.

It was truly a generous experience.

It felt as if they were inviting us.

They showed no signs of fear towards us.

During the cruise, the cheerful staff kept the atmosphere lively with Hawaiian dances and conversations, making it absolutely the best experience.

今回は、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができるということで、

楽しみにしていました。朝５時に起き眠い目をこすりながら

ブレックファーストしこのツアーに臨みました。

ダイビングの経験がある私にとっても、これほどのイルカの大群に逢えるとは・・・・。

まさに感動ものでした。

水面、割と深くを大群で移動しているんですね。行ったかと思うとまた、戻ってくるんですね

まさに、大サービスです。

まるで、我々を誘っているかのように。

我々をを怖がる様子もなく。

クルーズ中は陽気なスタッフのハワイアンダンスとハワイアントークで盛り上がり

まさに最高でした。

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Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Great Experience!!

Reviewed by: Amy Dean

My kids said this was the experience of a lifetime! Water was a little rough so if you suffer from sea sickness I would recommend medication but the overall experience was worth every minute. We did some sort of excursion almost every day and my family loved this!!

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

A Must Do!!

Reviewed by: Amy Dean

Fantastic time. The turtles so amazing! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. I loved the sail after the snorkel if we would have had extra days I would have definitely done this again!!

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2.5-Hour Spirit of Aloha Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Tour with Cocktails from Hilton

Great early afternoon snorkel

Reviewed by: Julie Hawk

Great catamaran sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We swam with sea turtles and saw dolphins on the cruise back to the hotel. Great crew. Lunch was just o/k.

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

This is my second time, and it's still the best! 2度目だけどやっぱり最高っ‼︎

Reviewed by: Kayo

This was my second time participating.
It was his first time.
As soon as we left the port, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and thanks to the staff's perfect timing, we jumped into the water!
There were so many dolphins within reach.
During my first time, I was too excited to listen, but this time I made an effort to hear the dolphins' voices.
I could clearly hear them, and it gave me goosebumps!

While snorkeling, we saw turtles multiple times and swam together at a distance that felt almost too close.

The staff were all high-energy and really made the experience enjoyable!

He also had a great time and was very satisfied.

今回2度目の参加をしました。
彼は初めてでした。
港を出てすぐにイルカの群れに会い、スタッフの方の最高のタイミングで海にin☆
手が届きそうな距離にたくさんのイルカ♡
1度目はテンションが上がりすぎて聞けなかった、イルカの声を聞こうと頑張りました。
はっきりと声が聞こえ鳥肌がたちました♡

シュノーケリングでは何度もカメが現れ、ぶつかりそうな距離で一緒に泳ぎました。

スタッフの方もみんなハイテンションで盛り上げてくれ、とっても楽しかったです！

彼も楽しかった〜と大満足でした。

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3-Hour Waikiki Deluxe Turtle Snorkel Sail with Lunch - Hawaii Nautical

Snorkel with Honi Olani

Reviewed by: Pigalicious

The Hawaii Nautical Honi Olani was a great snorkeling adventure. On my trip we saw 5 turtles. I was very impressed by the snorkel guides knowledge of the turtles and where to go to see turtles. While in the water they pretty much gave you the ability to swim freely and explore the cannel. If you swam or drifted to far the snorkel guide would keep an eye on you and ask you to swim in. I felt very safe and knew that if anything happened the boat crew and snorkel guide would be there immediately. I would also like to give the boat crew an appreciation shout out for picking up beach balls and trash that were floating in the ocean. I am very pleased to see that they our environment. If you are looking for a relaxing snorkel adventure where you can see sea creatures in their natural habitat I would definitely recommend Hawaii Nautical Honi Olani.

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One Ocean Diving Hawaii Shark Dive on Oahu & Snorkel Tour Experience

Take this excursion!!!

Reviewed by: Bree

This was a swim of a lifetime! The crew was professional, safe and fun. Extremely educational and inspirational. Go with One Ocean Diving!

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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Nothing like Snorkeling when a sea turtle just swims up to you!!

Reviewed by: Daniel Haquet

We did this as part of our anniversary week in Oahu and all I can say is if you are "thinking" of doing this, stop thinking and just DO IT! It's an experience you will never forget and the fact that we got to pet and swim along a sea turtle in the ocean is simply awesome!! The crew was amazing, the water was warm and it's something we'll never forget, the crew made this a very memorable experience.

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アトランティス潜水艦ツアー　ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー ＜ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発／日本語ナレーション（要事前ダウンロード）＞

Submarine experience 潜水艦体験

Reviewed by: Tomo

It was my second time, but it was my family's first.
From the window, you can see the mysterious underwater scenery.
The explanations are thorough (in English) and really get you excited.
Don't miss the moment when bubbles rise up and you quickly surface.
Make sure to have your smartphone ready.
It's even more fun to capture it on video.

僕は二度目でしたが、家族は初めて。
窓からは不思議な海の底の様子がうかがえます。
説明も丁寧（英語）でテンションを上げてくれます。
浮上の際に泡がぶくぶく上がって海面に急浮上するところはお見逃しなく。
スマホの用意を忘れずに。
動画で撮るとなお面白いです。

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3-Hour Waikiki Deluxe Turtle Snorkel Sail with Lunch - Hawaii Nautical

All Around Great Experience

Reviewed by: Louise, Maryland, US

We really enjoyed the snorkel sail tour. The crew of the catamaran were very friendly and knowledgable about the island and the event. The actual snorkeling was fun and we saw several green sea turtles but the waters were crowded with too many other vacationers. The deli style lunch with bar was perfect for this event. The sail back to the marina was great fun!

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

Dolphin & Turtle イルカ&カメ

Reviewed by: さいこ

I had a wonderful experience meeting both dolphins and turtles. However, it can be cold on the boat, and for first-timers, jumping straight into the ocean and swimming non-stop might be a bit surprising! The final dance was amazing! ★

イルカにもカメにも会えてとても素敵な経験ができました。
ただ、船上は寒い&初めての人はいきなり海に入って、ひたすら泳ぐのでちょっとびっくりするかもしれません！
最後のダンスが最高でした★

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

Mahalo at Dolphin University Experience. Mahalo イルカ大学体験にて

Reviewed by: 福原博之

Thank you, Takao and Natsumi, for the precious experience. My wife was also very happy. This is my third trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time snorkeling, and it was a beautiful and refreshing experience beyond my imagination.

I was half in doubt about whether I would encounter dolphins, but I was thrilled to meet many of them, perhaps a family of dolphins. It was elegant and magnificent, and it washed my heart clean.

I have busy days at work and sometimes struggle to sleep, but this experience at Dolphin University truly made me forget my hectic daily life, as if I had become a dolphin myself. I once saw on TV a story about a girl with disabilities who healed her illness by interacting with dolphins in Hawaii. It seems dolphins have a mysterious power. If possible, I would like to receive the power of dolphins every day to become healthy both physically and mentally.

It's unfortunate that regulations will make it harder to get close to dolphins in the future, but I want to share what I experienced at Dolphin University with everyone around me, not just keep it as a memory. I would like to go to Hawaii again, so I want to hear more dolphin stories from you, Takao and Natsumi.

In the end, I felt as if the dolphins were saying "Mahalo" to me.

高尾さん、なつみさん、貴重な体験をありがとうございました。妻も大変喜んでいました。ハワイ旅行は今回で３回目となりますがシュノーケリングは初めてで想像以上に綺麗で爽快な体験でした。
イルカとも逢えるかどうか半信半疑でしたがイルカ一家でしょうかたくさん出逢えたことに鳥肌が立ちました。優雅かつ華麗で心が洗われました。
自分は仕事が忙しく、眠れない日々もありますが、今回のイルカ大学の体験は本当に忙しい日常を忘れ、まるで自分もイルカになったようでした。
以前TVにて障害をもつ女の子がハワイのイルカと接する事で病気が完治した体験を観ました。イルカには不思議なパワーがあるそうです。できることなら自分も毎日イルカのパワーをもらって心身共に健康になりたいと思いました。

今後法規制でイルカに近づき難くなるのは残念ですが、このイルカ大学で経験した事を思い出とするだけでなく、周りの皆に語っていきたいと思います。
またハワイに行きたいと思いますので高尾さんなつみさんともっとイルカの話を聞きたいです。
最後の最期に、イルカも"Mahalo"と言ってくれたような気がします。

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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Incredible

Reviewed by: Aprilwine

I'd do this again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny. Personal attention so that I got maximum experience as guides helped us see the turtles when they came around and did everything possible to draw the fish to us. You could tell the crew was experienced and competent.

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

You can swim with sea turtles. ウミガメと一緒に泳げます

Reviewed by: naoto

The weather was very nice. We went cruising on a catamaran, and the wind felt really good. After about 30 minutes on board, we arrived at the snorkeling spot and started swimming, where we saw a sea turtle swimming just about a meter away from us. There were also many fish, and the sea was beautiful. There were no other Japanese people besides us...

天気が非常によかったです。カタマランでクルージングしますが、風も非常に気持ちよかったです。乗船後30分くらいでシュノーケルする場所に到着し、泳ぎ始めましたが、普通にウミガメも1mくらいの距離のところで泳いでいたりしました。
魚もたくさんいて、海もきれいでした。日本人は僕ら以外にはいませんでしたが。。。

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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Great

Reviewed by: R. J. Ferguson

My nephew & I took this adventure and enjoyed it very much. My nephew said that he would like to do it again next time he goes to Hawaii.

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アトランティス潜水艦ツアー　ハワイの海底30mを進む海中アドベンチャー ＜ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ発／日本語ナレーション（要事前ダウンロード）＞

I was able to see sea turtles. 海ガメ見れました

Reviewed by: サッチ

It was my first time on a submarine.

There were fewer fish than I expected, and most of them were dark-colored, but I was able to see sea turtles and eels.

The staff on the boat were next to me, pointing out things like, "There's a sea turtle over there," and they also congratulated me, saying, "Is it your honeymoon? Congratulations! Wishing you happiness forever." I was really happy about that.

初めての潜水艦でした。

思ったよりも魚は少なく黒っぽい魚ばかりでしたが、海ガメやウツボを見ることができました。

船のスタッフの方が横にいたので「あこに海ガメいるよ」とか教えてくれたり、「ハネムーンですか？おめでとうございます。いつまでもお幸せに。」と言ってくれてうれしかったです。

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イルカ大学　イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカと泳ぐプランも！マリンアクティビティも充実＜ランチ付き／日本語／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可＞

An unforgettable experience 忘れられない体験

Reviewed by: ヒロ☆

This was my first trip to Hawaii, and I went for my honeymoon. Swimming with dolphins was a first for me, and I was so moved that they came so close. Seeing wild dolphins was a wonderful memory, much more than seeing them in an aquarium. Some of the staff speak Japanese fluently, and above all, everyone is cheerful! I was really caught up in the atmosphere created by the staff, and I had a great time. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet Professor Turtle, so I would like to participate again.

初めてのハワイ、新婚旅行で行きました。
イルカと泳ぐのは初めてで、とっても近くまで来てくれてとても感動です。
水族館で見るより、野生のイルカを見れたことがとても思い出になります。
スタッフは日本語がしっかり話せる方もいますし、何より皆さん明るい！
スタッフさんの雰囲気に結構飲み込まれて、とっても楽しむことができます。
残念ながらカメ教授には会うことができませんでしたので、また参加したいと思います。

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