Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We chose this experience because our child wanted to swim with dolphins, and both my wife and I were also very curious, so we ended up signing up as a group of three. It was our first time touching dolphins, and being pulled by them while swimming was truly moving. I think our 9-year-old had a valuable experience as well. The only downside was that there seemed to be instructors who spoke Japanese, but in our case, it was only in English, which left our child a bit confused. Still, I believe we were all very satisfied. They took photos and a DVD that we could buy later, but it was expensive! However, I couldn't help but buy them! (Sea Life Park is really good at business!)
子供がイルカと泳ぎたいというので選んだのですが、私も家内も興味津々で結局3名で申し込みました。イルカに触るのも初めてですし、イルカに引っ張ってもらって泳ぐなんて感動的でした。9歳の子供も貴重な体験ができたと思います。ただ残念だったのは、日本語が話せるインストラクターもいたようですが、私たちの場合は英語だけだったので子供がちょっと??状態でしたが、それでも大満足だったと思います。写真とDVDをとってくれて後で買えるのですがこれが高い!でも思わず買わずにはいられない!(商売うますぎるぞシーライフパーク!)
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We went out to sea, switched to a submarine, and dove in, so we immediately saw fish. However, this time the sea was rough, and the water was murky, making it a bit disappointing that we couldn't see far...
沖に出て、潜水艦に乗り換えて潜るので、潜ってすぐに魚が見えました。でも、今回は海が荒れていたのか水が濁っていて遠くまでは見れなかったのが少し残念・・・
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Brenda
The seating on the submarine is a little tight. Some seats are in between two windows which makes it a little harder to see out. On the submarine they show you how deep you are, that was cool. The sunken ships, airplanes and other structures are the most exciting, that is were most of the fish canbe seen. We saw 4 sea turtles just hanging out on the structures.
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The submarine itself was larger than I expected and the ride was comfortable. I wasn't able to see as many beautiful fish or the seabed as I had hoped, but since opportunities to ride a submarine are rare, overall it was a positive experience. I recommend it for families with small children, but those who are prone to seasickness might want to reconsider.
思ったより潜水艦自体は大きくて乗り心地は良かったです。期待したほどには、きれいなお魚とか海底の様子はみることができませんでしたが、潜水艦に乗る機会は滅多に無いので総合的にはマル。小さな子供さんがいる家族にはお勧めですが、船酔いしやすい人は止めた方がいいかも。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with a close friend. Since it was both of our first time in Hawaii, we were looking for activities where we could see dolphins, but I was a bit worried because I wasn't confident in my swimming skills. The Japanese guide, Keiko, and the local staff were all very cheerful and kind. This time, based on the captain's decision, we descended the stairs of a catamaran and followed a pod of dolphins while holding onto a rope. I thought I wouldn't be able to chase the dolphins while snorkeling, so this was an unexpected and wonderful method! I heard that now, to protect baby dolphins, they swim fast and it's hard to keep up with them while snorkeling. I was so impressed by the staff who tried to show us the dolphins up close! There were plenty of dolphins, and it was a wonderful time. At the snorkeling spot, there were also turtles, and everyone was really enjoying themselves. The hamburgers were very delicious, and the hula dance lesson was fun. I would love to participate again when I go back to Hawaii.
仲良しの友だちとふたりで参加しました。
ふたりとも初ハワイだったのでイルカに会えるアクティヴィティを探していたんですが、泳ぎに自信がない私は少々心配もありました。
日本人ガイドのkeikoさんもロコのスタッフさんもとっても朗らかな良い方ばかりでしたし、今回は船長さんの判断でカタマランという船の階段に降り、ロープにつかまったままイルカの群れを追って見る方法でした。私はシュノーケルでイルカを追うのはできないなぁ…と思っていたので願ってもいない方法でした!今は赤ちゃんイルカを守るためにスピードが速くなかなかスノーケリングでは追いつけないそうです。なんとか近くで見せてくれようと考えてくださったスタッフに感激!イルカの数もいっぱいで素敵な時間でした。
スノーケルのポイントでは亀もいてみんな本当に楽しんでいました。
ハンバーガーもとってもおいしかったし、フラダンスレッスンもおもしろかったです。
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/07 |
Reviewed by: YUKIKO
My daughter participated in a program to play with dolphins, while the other children and I observed. We joined the tour in Japanese, but there were only two other Japanese girls around the same age as my daughter, so we participated with foreigners. It seems she didn't quite understand the explanations in English. However, she was happy to interact with the dolphins.
娘だけがイルカと遊ぶプログラムに参加で、他の子供たちと私は見学してました。日本語ツアーで参加したのですが、参加が娘と娘と同じぐらいの日本人女の子が2人だけだったからか外人と一緒の参加でした。英語で説明するのでよくわからなかったみたいです。イルカとふれあえて喜んでは、いました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Sandi
I cannot stress enough how fun and exciting this activity was! I went on the early morning boat out to see sharks on a rainy, gray morning and was THRILLED to see sharks from the boat before ever getting in the water. BIG ones. SCARY ones. But I got in the cage anyway and was then floated out behind the boat with other shark fans. The sharks swam all around the cage the entire time - so close I could reach out and touch them if I dared. I took all my underwater pictures with my disposable camera in about 3 minutes! This was just an incredible experience, which I would love to do again. It was nice to be underwater with them (snorkeling) where you could watch them so closely, although you don't have to get in the cage if you don't want to - you can see them from the boat. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/03 |
Reviewed by: 亀親父
I participated in the 1 PM session on July 26th. Perhaps because it was the English explanation session, everyone except my family was foreign, which seemed to leave an impact on my children who were experiencing their first trip abroad. There were many families with children. However, whether it was due to timing or long-term pollution, the visible fish were limited to just the artificial reef area. Given our high expectations (perhaps too high?), I felt a bit disappointed with the content, but the fact that the kids could ride a submarine was truly exciting for them.
Also, thank you to the young lady who explained everything in Japanese at the dock. Perhaps because I was the only Japanese person there, she was very kind and thorough in her explanations, which was a great help. Regardless of the fish and turtles, the experience of riding the submarine was good. Even with the common issue of seasickness, my children, who usually get car sick, were completely fine.
7月26日到着日の午後1時の部に参加しました。英語解説の部だったからかも知れませんが、当方家族以外はすべて外国人で、ある意味海外に来た、と初海外の子供たちにもインパクトはあったようです。
子連れが多かったですね。ただ、時間的なものか、長年の汚染が原因か分かりませんが、見える魚は人工漁礁の部分だけで、ごくごく限られたものでした。期待が大きかった(大きすぎた?)だけに少々内容的にはがっかり感がありましたが、潜水艦に乗れる、ということ自体に子供は感激しておりました。
また、船着場で一生懸命日本語で説明してくれたお姉さん、有難うございます。当方だけしか日本人がいなかったからかも知れませんが、実に懇切丁寧に教えていただき、助かりました。魚や亀はともかく、潜水艦に乗れる体験は良かったです。よく出てきている船酔いも、すぐ車酔いする子供も全然平気でしたよ。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I boarded the premium course in Japanese (11:00). A Japanese guide is essential! They announce what is swimming around and where. The children were delighted to see the turtles swimming and also the rays.
プレミアムコースの日本語(11:00)に乗船しました。
日本語ガイドは必須!何がどの辺に泳いでますのアナウンスしてくれます。
子供はカメの泳いでる姿とエイも見れて喜んでました。
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/01 |
Reviewed by: aloha love hawaii☆☆
Hawaii☆ I've visited several times, but this was my first time riding a submarine!!!! V(^O^)V
Until now, I had never experienced seasickness while traveling by boat or ship during diving trips in places like Australia☆☆ or Saipan☆, so I thought I would be fine this time as well. However, it turned out to be quite different with the submarine... it was unexpected↓↓(><).
While moving to the submarine, I was completely at ease, taking photos and enjoying the Hawaiian atmosphere and scenery, but once I boarded the submarine and started diving deeper, looking out at the seabed through that thick window, I began to feel increasingly nauseous...↓↓(><). Since there was nothing I could do inside the submarine, it turned into a time of just enduring it...↓↓(+。+).
So, for anyone who might feel anxious or worried, I recommend bringing motion sickness medication!!
P.S. Hawaii☆ is definitely the best♪♪♪
I can't wait to go again soon!!
ハワイ☆=もう何回か訪れていますが♪、潜水艦に乗ったのわ今回が初めてでした!!!! V(^O^)V
今までオーストラリア☆☆や、サイパンな☆どでも、ダイビングの時の移動等に船やボートに乗ったりしても、特に船酔いとかしたことがなかったので、今回も何ら問題ないと思っていたのですが、コレが以外にも潜水艦となると違ってたみたいで・・・予想外でした↓↓(><) 潜水艦までの移動の時は全然余裕で写真撮ったり、ハワイの空気&景色に酔いしれていたのですが、いざ!潜水艦に乗り込みドンドン潜水していき、あの分厚い窓ガラスから海底を眺めていると、段々気持ち悪くなっていきました・・・↓↓(><)が、もうあの艦内でわどうしようもないので・・・とにかく我慢×2の時間になってしまいました・・・・↓↓ (+。+)
ので、少しでも不安や心配な方は酔い薬を持参された方がいいと思います!!
P.S やっぱり☆ハワイ☆=最高♪♪♪
またすぐ!行こうっと!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/30 |
Reviewed by: メロン
I got a little bored and felt a bit sleepy.
My 10-year-old and 6-year-old children seemed to have a lot of fun.
They even said it was "the most fun they had in Hawaii!"
I thought the water seemed a bit murky, but we were able to see small sharks and sea turtles.
I got a little seasick on the moving boat, and there were others who felt sick on the submarine.
I think it would be better to take motion sickness medication.
私は少し飽きてしまい、少し眠くなってしまいました。
10歳と6歳の子供達はとても楽しかったようです。
「ハワイで一番楽しかった」と言っていたくらいです!
水が少し濁っていたように思えたのですが、小さな鮫やウミガメも見ることが出来ました。
私は移動の船で少し酔ってしまい、潜水艦でも酔っている方がいました。
【酔い止めを飲んだ方が良いと思います】
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/30 |
Reviewed by: ハワイまみー
I went to Hawaii for the first time. After getting married and having children, I hadn't been able to travel abroad, and finally, I was blessed with the chance to go this time. When you think of Hawaii, you think of the ocean, right? I wanted to experience the rumored beautiful sea, so I decided to participate. Guided by the wonderful crew from Atlantis, I excitedly boarded the submarine. More than the underwater scenery, I was left with a strong impression of the kind and stylishly uniformed crew. My overall rating is ★★★, which is a bit harsh (I'm sorry...). The reason for the harsh rating is that the water was murky due to a hurricane passing offshore, and there were fewer types of fish to see. In other words, I couldn't win against the weather, and it's frustrating... disappointing... that's my heartfelt cry. There are staff members who speak Japanese here and there, and the system is well organized, so I think it's a tour you can participate in with peace of mind.
初めてハワイへ行きました。
結婚後、子どもが生まれてなかなか海外旅行へ行けず、やっとのことで今回行くチャンスに恵まれました。
ハワイと言えば海ですよね。
噂のきれいな海の中を体験したいと思い参加しました。
アトランティスの素敵なクルーに案内されて、潜水艦にドキドキわくわく乗り込みました。
海の中の様子よりも、制服を格好よく着こなしていて親切なクルー達の方が印象に残ってしまいました。
総合評価は★3つで辛口です(ごめんなさい・・・)。
辛口評価の理由は、ハリケーンが沖を通過したとかで海の中が濁り気味で、見られた魚の種類も少なめだったことです。
つまり、お天気には勝てず、悔しい・・・残念・・・という私の心の叫びですね。
日本語の話せるスタッフがあちらこちらにいるし、システムもしっかり出来上がっていて、安心して参加できるツアーだと思いますよ。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/25 |
Reviewed by: The Sacramento JFK Boys
The group felt fortunate that besides seeing the Spinner Dolphins, the Bottle Nose Dolphins came so close to the boat, a number of the guys had the urge to get in the water with them. One took videos of this rare occurrence and showed it to friends on the island. The meeting with 3-4 sea turtles were scarey but awesome to see while snorkeling.
The only disappointment was that we lost time and had to cut the snorkeling short and didn't get to use the water slide. It was probably due to the sacrifice of time spent with the dolphins which was fine (changed the outcome of the adventure but not a bad thing).
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/21 |
Reviewed by: ちょいす
This was great.
I boarded the larger submarine. We took a regular boat out to sea and watched as the one we were going to board surfaced before getting on.
Since it was a session with explanations in Japanese, it seemed like the kids understood well.
Whenever we spotted fish, there were squeals of excitement. Even the adults were thrilled when they saw sharks and sea turtles.
Swimming in the ocean is nice, but for those who can't dive, I definitely recommend participating in this activity.
これはよかった。
大きい方のサブマリンに乗りました。
沖合いまで普通の船で行って、自分が乗るやつが
浮上してくるのを見て、乗り込みます。
日本語の説明の会だったので
子供もよくわかったみたいです。
魚を発見してはキャーキャー。
さめや海がめには大人たちもキャーキャーと
楽しんでました。
海で泳ぐのも良いけれど、
ダイビングとか出来ない人はぜひ
このアクティビティに参加する事をおすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I have experienced several activities where I could interact with dolphins in Japan, but this was my first time doing the Royal Swim, where I was pushed by two dolphins on the soles of my feet and slid along the water. I wondered if I would be able to hold onto the dorsal fin properly and if I would fall off right away even with their help, but the dolphins seemed to adjust well, and it was fine (laughs).
Before entering the pool, we had a briefing with a group of four foreign families and three Japanese people (we watched a video for Japanese participants beforehand), but since it was in English, I couldn't understand what was being said. However, a Japanese staff member came over during the briefing to explain things. After entering the pool, I noticed the foreign families laughing at the instructor's explanations, and I felt that it would have been even more enjoyable if I could have had translations for them. Nevertheless, I was very satisfied with the interaction with the dolphins.
Afterward, they offered to sell photos and a DVD of me playing with the dolphins, so I think it would be fine even if there were no observers (people taking pictures). However, the price for a single photo was quite high.
日本でもイルカと触れ合えるアクティビティは何回か体験してきましたが、イルカ2頭で足の裏を押してもらってスライドしてもらったのは今回のロイヤル・スイムが初めてでした
。ちゃんと背びれにつかまる事が出来るのか?足裏で押してもらってもすぐに落ちてしまうのではないか?と思いましたがその辺はイルカ達が上手にあわしてくれているんでしょうね・・・大丈夫でした(笑)外国人のファミリー4人と日本人3人のグループでプールに入る前にレクチャー(日本人用ビデオも前もって見ます)をうけましたが英語だったので何を言っているのか自分には分からなかったのですが途中、日本語スタッフの人が来てくれて説明してくれました。プールに入った後もインストラクターの説明や話を聞いて外国人ファミリーが笑っているのを見て一緒に訳してもらえるともっと楽しめたような気がしますがイルカと触れ合えるという点ではとても満足出来ました。その後、イルカと一緒に遊んでいる自分の写真とDVDを販売してくれるので、見学者の方(=撮影する人)がいない場合でも大丈夫かと思いますが
写真一枚のお値段は高かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/20 |
Reviewed by: れなママ
I wish I could have seen a variety of fish. However, the experience of riding in a submarine is rare, so it was great.
もう少し色々な魚が見れれば良かったなぁと思います。けど、潜水艦にのる体験はまれに無いので良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/15 |
Reviewed by: れな
This time, I was able to enjoy the submarine without getting seasick because I took motion sickness medication. I also got to see sea turtles, which was really great.
今回は酔い止めを飲んでいたため、船酔いせずに潜水艦を楽しめました。海亀もみれてとてもよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/15 |
Reviewed by: プリンちゃん
This was my sixth trip to Hawaii, and I rode a submarine for the first time. I was satisfied since I had always wanted to try it, but all the tropical fish, sharks, and sea turtles were gathered around artificial reefs. There were only a few natural corals. However, I can recommend the 64-passenger submarine for tourists.
ハワイ6度目にして初めて潜水艦に乗りました。一度は乗りたかったので満足はしていますが全て人工の漁礁に集まった熱帯魚、サメそしてウミガメでした。自然なサンゴはごく僅かでした。ただし観光用の64人乗り潜水艦はお勧めできます。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/06 |
Reviewed by: ゆい
I had a great time being able to touch dolphins, play with them, and even kiss them. There were Japanese staff members, so I didn't have to worry about the language and could enjoy myself. The photos they took were so good that I ended up buying them even though I hadn't planned to. However, it was disappointing that, because we were in a Japanese group, we had to walk to the training pool at the back instead of the main pool in the center of the park, and the water there was dirty.
近くでイルカに触れられて一緒に遊べてキスまで出来てとっても楽しかったです。
日本語スタッフがいたので言葉の心配をする事もなく楽しめました。
また、撮って頂いた写真も良く撮れていたので買う気がなかったのに買っちゃいました。
ただ、日本語のグループだったせいかパーク真ん中のプールではなく裏にあるトレーニング用のプールにまで歩かされ水が汚かったのが残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2007/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Phil Lance
Rough in the cage, but many sharks, very scary!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I enjoyed the activity with two dolphins, and it became a memorable experience. If you love dolphins and haven't tried it yet, I think you can have fun in a group.
二頭のイルカとのアクティビティを堪能し思い出になりました。
イルカが好きで未体験の方はグループで楽しめると思います。
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/25 |
Reviewed by: シン様
This was my first time on a submarine! The underwater world is truly mysterious! There were so many beautiful fish (tropical fish). My wife initially said she was scared of the submarine, but it seems she wasn't scared at all once we got on. I was really excited because I had always wanted to ride a submarine, and it was such a fun experience.
Unfortunately, it seems that on the opposite side of where we were sitting, there was a scene with a sea turtle swimming. That was really disappointing! However, even though we didn't see it swimming, we did get to see a sea turtle, so I guess that's good.
Definitely give it a try; it's interesting!
初!潜水艦搭乗しました。
海の中は本当に神秘的ですね!たくさんの魚(熱帯魚)本当に綺麗でした。
妻は当初、潜水艦は怖いと言っていましたが、乗ってみると全然怖くなかったみたいですし、私は、一度潜水艦に乗って見たかったのでとてもわくわく楽しい思いをさせていただきました。
残念な事は私たちが座った席の反対側ではちょうど海がめの泳いでいたシーン見ることが出来たみたいです。本当に残念でした!しかし泳いでいなかったけど海がめ見れたので良しとしましょう。
是非、体験してみて下さいおもしろいですよ!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/24 |
Reviewed by: ちよびた
What I thought after it was over is that it was my first time riding a submarine. It's not something you can casually hop on, and you get to peek into the underwater world where you can rarely see things like coral and sea turtles. It's a great tour.
終わってから思った事は、潜水艦に乗るのって始めてだったな、ってこと
おいそれと気軽に乗れる物ではない上に、サンゴやウミガメなどめったに
見れない海の世界がのぞけちゃう、いいツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/23 |
Reviewed by: yamatonadeshiko
The purpose of this trip was different, but while browsing the internet, I couldn't help but want to meet dolphins and sea turtles, which made choosing options within my limited time quite difficult.
I had been to Sea Life Park before, and since they offer activities where you can interact and play with dolphins, I thought that might be nice. I also considered scuba diving in the waters of Hawaii since I have diving experience...
I decided on Dolphin & You because, after looking at their website, it seemed like a very eco-friendly tour that was gentle on both people and nature.
It was a great choice!! It felt almost like a waste to go alone. I got to meet dolphins and encountered sea turtles. I didn't realize it at the time, but in the experience DVD I purchased, I discovered a sea turtle snuggling up next to the boat during the final photo session. My camera captured close-ups of the sea turtles and underwater shots of me looking graceful like a mermaid, taken by the accompanying photographer and local boys. I also learned hula while wearing a pareo and enjoyed delicious burgers—everything was perfect.
The most impressive part was the excellent service and thoughtfulness of all the staff. Since it was an early morning trip, we were able to make effective use of our time, and it was a day of complete satisfaction.
Even though the memories of the trip are fading, my passion for dolphins has not cooled down. I absolutely recommend it!
今回の旅の目的は他にあったのですが、ネットを見ているうちに、どうしてもイルカや海亀に会いたくなり、限られた時間でのオプション選びに迷いました。
シーライフパークは前に行ったことがあり、イルカとふれあい、遊べるアクティビティーというのでそれもいいかなとか、ダイビング経験があるので、ハワイの海でのスキューバダイビングにしようかとか・・・
ドルフィン&ユーに決めたのは、ホームページを見て、とてもエコロジーで人にも自然にも優しいツアーのように思えたからです。
大正解!!
一人参加がもったいないくらい。イルカにも出会えたし、海亀にも遭遇。そのときには気づかなかったけど、購入した体験DVDには最後の記念撮影の船の傍らにしっかり寄り添う海亀ちゃんを発見。持参したカメラには、同行のカメラマンやロコボーイが撮ってくれた、海亀の接写、水中での私の姿が人魚のように華麗に。
パレオをつけてフラも習い、おいしいバーガーもいただき、いうことなし。
一番の感激はスタッフ全員のの対応のよさと、思いやりです。
早朝の便だったので、時間も有効に使え、なにもかも大満足の一日でした。
旅の思いでが薄れるのに、いまだイルカ熱はさめません。絶対おすすめです!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2007/06/23 |
Reviewed by: チョコ留守番
I usually travel on a budget and have never participated in a tour, but I joined this one thinking, "Will this become a memorable experience?" The result was extremely satisfying.
First, the view of Hawaii from the boat heading out to the submarine was wonderful. You can see the town of Waikiki and Diamond Head all at once, and the blue of the ocean and the sea breeze made me feel, "This is Hawaii!!" It was refreshing.
There are two types of submarines, and I boarded the smaller one. The interior was surprisingly cramped, and we sat facing outward on either side, so we couldn't change seats. This would later make a difference...
Once we submerged, we were able to see many colorful fish around the artificial reefs. The scale was completely different from what you see in an aquarium. We also saw sharks and rays, but the most exciting part was seeing two sea turtles on top of a sunken ship, which was something I had been looking forward to.
The most moving moment was when a third sea turtle swam alongside the submarine right next to us. It seemed that only those of us sitting on the left side could see it, as a mother with children sitting on the opposite side kept saying, "This side is a bust." I wished she wouldn't voice her dissatisfaction in front of her excited kids.
The tour itself was a great experience, visiting two artificial reefs, the wreckage of a plane, and two sunken ships. We finished with a rapid ascent to the surface, which also had a touching moment, keeping us entertained until the very end.
On the way back, while enjoying the dreamlike experience, they offered to sell the commemorative photo taken before boarding for $20, which somewhat dampened the mood and brought me back to reality. I wish they would just offer it as a service since they would presumably discard it if not purchased. (Is that selfish of me?)
As others have mentioned, the submarine is quiet, but the boat heading out to sea rocks quite a bit, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication to fully enjoy the tour.
いつも貧乏旅行でツアーなど参加したこと無いのですが、「旅の思い出になるかな?」とこのツアーに参加しました。
結果は大満足でした。
まず潜水艦に乗り込む為沖に向かう船上からのハワイの景色がすばらしい。。
ワイキキの町並みやダイヤモンドヘッドを一望でき、海の青さと潮風で「これぞハワイ!!」って感じで爽快でした。
潜水艦は2種類あり小さい方に乗りました。
意外と狭い艦内に左右に外向きで座りますので席替えはできません。
これが後々明暗を分ける事に、、、。
海中に潜ると人口岩礁に様々な色の魚がたくさん見ることが出来ました。
水族館で見るのとはスケールが違います。
他にサメやエイも見れましたが、一番楽しみにしていたウミガメが沈没船の上で2匹も見れて感動しました。
一番の感動は潜水艦の真横に3匹目のウミガメが潜水艦に並んで泳いできた事です。
これはたまたま私達が座った左側だけしか見れなかったみたいで、反対側に座ってた子連れのお母さんがしきりに「こっちはハズレや」って言ってました。
不満に思っても楽しんでいる子供の前では口にして欲しくないなぁと思いました。
ツアー自体は人口岩礁2箇所と飛行機の残骸、難破船2隻を廻り大満喫。
最後に海上に一気に上昇してフィニッシュですがここでも感動場面ありで最後の最後まで楽しませてくれました。
夢の世界を満喫した帰りの船上で乗船前に撮った記念写真を$20で売り込みされますが、あれで少し興醒めして現実に戻されます。
買わなければ廃棄するはずなんでサービスして欲しいものです。(勝手かなぁ?)
他の方も書かれていますが潜水艦は静かですが沖に向かう船がかなり揺れるので、ツアーを楽しむには必ず酔い止めを飲んでおく事をオススメします。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/06/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was a lot of fun! Our group had a few troubles, though. On the day of our reservation, just when we were about to board the submarine, a problem occurred! It got canceled. But we were able to reschedule for the next day, so that was okay. Plus, on the boat heading out to where the submarine was, I got to take pictures with a wonderful crew member (I later heard from a friend that we were attracting attention from other guests). By the way, on the day we rescheduled, I also took a picture with the captain of that boat. Haha. The submarine trip was, of course, amazing, just like everyone else has commented! Oh, and one thing to note, which might have been mentioned somewhere, is that it's better not to wear a mini skirt. Well, even a little trouble can turn into a fun memory!
楽しかったですよ~!私たちグループは多少トラブルがありましたが。
予約当日にあと少しで潜水艦に乗り込むって時に、トラブル発生!キャンセルになりました。でも翌日に予約を取り直せたのでOKとしました。それに、潜水艦のある沖に向かう船で、素敵なクルーの子と写真も撮れたし(←後で友達に聞いたら、他のお客さんの注目を浴びていたらしが)。ちなみに、予約を取り直した日も、その船のキャプテンとも写真撮りました。笑。潜水艦の旅は、もちろん他の皆さんのコメントの通り素晴らしかったです!そうそう、一つ注意することは、どこかに書いてあったかも知れませんが、ミニスカートでは行かないほうが良いですね。まぁ、ちょっとしたトラブルなら楽しい思い出になりますね。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2007/06/19 |
Reviewed by: chieちゃん
This experience for the price was amazing.
It was a submarine tour at 3 PM.
The visibility was quite clear, and I could see well.
There were also two turtles, and I was able to see many rare fish.
One issue was that the explanations were all in English, and even though there were Japanese headphones, they didn't work at all.
However, I enjoyed the scenery, so that was good!
I felt a bit seasick...
But it was really fun!!!!
この値段でこの体験は、最高だった。
夕方3時の潜水艦だった。
結構、クリアで、よく視界がみえた。
亀も2匹いたし、珍しい魚たちが、たくさん見ることができた。
一つ問題があったのは、説明が、全部英語で日本語のヘッドホンがあるにもかからわず全く流れなかった。
しかし風景をみて楽しかったから良かったかなー!!
少し船酔いがあった・・・・
しかし、とても楽しかった!!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/18 |
Reviewed by: やす
I was able to see the deep blue sea, colorful fish, and sea turtles, as well as many fish that I had never seen in Japan. Oh, and I also got to see divers (^^;) I was lucky enough to see a sea turtle swimming. It was something I had always wanted to see, so I was truly moved.
I'm really glad I participated in the submarine tour.
For participation, I recommend the Japanese tour starting at 10 AM. The explanations are provided in real-time, and there are many Japanese participants.
真っ青な海、カラフルな魚たち、そして海がめ、日本では見たこともない魚をたくさん見ることが出来ました。あ、あとダイバーも見ることが出来ました(^^;)
海がめは運良く、泳いでいるところを見ることが出来ました。念願だったので、本当に感動しました。
潜水艦ツアー、本当に参加して良かったです。
参加ですが、10時からの日本語のツアーをお勧めします。リアルタイムで説明していただけますし、参加者も日本人が多いですし。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/06/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went to Hawaii for the first time. Since I can't dive, I thought this was the only way to experience the beautiful ocean in Hawaii, so I participated. The boat to the submarine does sway a bit, but I think it's manageable if you're mentally prepared. I recommend not eating too much for breakfast, and since the upper deck of the boat sways less, it's better to spend time on the second floor. I joined the Japanese tour at 10 AM. It was great because they explained the fish we saw at each spot, so I recommend this time for those who are not good at English. Under the sea, I was moved by the beautiful fish, the submarine, and the sea turtles. I'm really glad I participated.
はじめて、ハワイに行きました。
私はダイビングが出来ないので、ハワイの綺麗な海を体感できるには、これしかないと思い参加しました。
潜水艦に乗るまでの船は確かに揺れますが、心構えがあれば大丈夫と思います。
あまり朝食を食べ過ぎないことをお勧めします、後は船の上部の方が揺れないので、2階で時間をつぶした方がいいと思います。
私は、10時からの日本語ツアーに参加しました。やはり、その場その場で見れた魚を説明をしていただけるので、英語が得意でない人には、この時間をお勧めします。
海の中ですが、綺麗な魚や潜水艦、海がめなど色々見れて感動です。本当に参加して良かったと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2007/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Udo Cook
Very good for first time event. Would do it next time we are back in hawaii. I did tell a few people at the hotel, who did book and take the same event. Got some very good pictures.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/06/16 |
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