Reviewed by: まっつぁん
I was worried about seasickness since we would be on the boat for nearly three hours, but after taking motion sickness medication, I had no problems. There were some people who were vomiting, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
As soon as we set sail, we encountered dolphins and were able to see them jumping and spinning up close. The sights during snorkeling were breathtakingly beautiful. I will never forget it. There were also plenty of activities like stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and a slide attached to the boat, which my 6-year-old son enjoyed thoroughly.
3時間近く乗船するとのことで、とにかく船酔いが心配でしたが、酔い止めを服用したところ問題ありませんでした。嘔吐している方もいましたので、酔い止めをおすすめします。
出向してすぐにイルカに遭遇し、ジャンプしたりスピンしたりしているイルカを間近で見ることができました。、
その後のシュノーケリングで見た光景は、息を飲む美しさでした。一生忘れられません。サップやカヌー、船に取り付けた滑り台などのアクティビティも豊富で、息子は6歳でしたが充分楽しむことができました。
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| Packages: | 選べる特典付き!/7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Tehya L
overall experience was amazing! Great boat with a net to sit in and get wet! Boat crew were lovely, funny and super helpful with facts about the turtles! Loved every second of this tour, would 100% go again!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Ayden
The staff were amazing; friendly, funny and full of knowledge. Felt safe the whole time, and the sights themselves were amazing. Seeing sea turtles, sharks, eels, stingrays and schools of fish on sunken ships was amazing. Worth every penny.
They had water and bathrooms on the boat, just not on the sub. But time seems to fly by down there, you’re in a different world.
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| Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/13 |
Reviewed by: アラフォー夫婦
First of all, I admit my own fault, but when I arrived at the meeting point exactly at 11:00 for the boat that was scheduled to depart at 11:00, it left right in front of me. In the end, I was able to change to the next boat an hour later.
As for the view from the submarine, the water clarity was low, and there were only a few fish; I saw a small shark once or twice at most. My 3-year-old child started to get bored after about 10 minutes, and the crew talked non-stop for an hour, which was quite painful for us since we didn't understand English. The foreign guests on board also seemed to be smiling awkwardly and didn't look like they were having much fun.
As an experience, I wouldn't discourage anyone from trying it once, but when I calmly looked back at the cost, I concluded that I definitely wouldn't do it a second time.
まずこれは自分も悪いんですが、
11時出発の船で11時ピッタリに集合場所に着いたら、目の前で出発されてしまいました。
最終的にはその1時間後の便に変更してもらえましたが。
あとは潜水艦から見える景色も透明度低く魚が少し、一度か二度だけ小さいサメが見えた程度。
3歳の子供は10分ほどで飽き始め、
クルーが1時間ずっと喋りっぱなしで、
英語わからない自分達にはかなり苦痛でした。
乗ってる外国の方も苦笑気味であんまり面白そうな感じではなかったです。
体験としては一度経験する事は止めないですが、冷静に金額見返したらまず2回目は無いよね。という結論に至りました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Raoury
Truly an incredible experience; managed to see a pod of dolphins on the way there, and multiple turtles once we got to Turtle Canyon, its basically like swimming in an aquarium. The boat isn't the largest of ones you see going out there but it allowed for us to hang our legs off the side into the water as it sailed out, just totally absorbing the vibes of it all. Great price for an amazing experience.
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Gabrielle Albasini
I booked this activity by myself for my birthday. All I wanted was to see a turtle and it definitely did not disappoint! The crew were amazing and were very helpful when we were snorkeling. The food was good and the experience was amazing. I’ll definitely book again next time I’m on the island! Thank you to the crew for making it the best experience.
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| Packages: | Premium Package: 3-Hour Snorkel Sail with Lunch and Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/08 |
Reviewed by: きらりん
I arrived at the meeting place on time, but there were no tour staff, which made me anxious. Since everything is in English, I recommend joining a tour with Japanese-speaking staff for those who feel uneasy. For those who are okay with just a general understanding, the staff will explain things in an easy-to-understand manner, so please give it a try. I was able to see both sea turtles and wild dolphins perfectly!
集合場所に時間通りに着いたのにツアースタッフがいなくて不安になりました。全て英語なので、不安な方は日本語スタッフのいるツアーに参加される事をお勧めします。何となくでも良い方にはスタッフが分かりやすい言葉て教えてくれるので、参加してみて下さい。ウミガメも野生のイルカもバッチリ見ることができました!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/19 |
Reviewed by: うさぎのしっぽ
It was great that children as young as 2 years old could board. Our three generations, including a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old, had a wonderful time! When we were chasing dolphins, the 2-year-old stayed on the boat and was delighted to see the dolphins from the second floor, saying they were cute. The 5-year-old tried twice but ended up crying because the mask didn't fit. The 7-year-old was in great shape! They enjoyed the dolphins, sea turtles, and the slide more than any of the adults, diving in multiple times. Thank you to Maki and the other crew members for being so kind and attentive.
2歳から乗船可能性で助かりました。5歳、7歳の子どもも含め3世代で楽しむことができました!イルカを追う時は2歳の子は船で待機、2階からイルカの姿を見て可愛い♡と喜んでいました。5歳の子は2回挑戦しましたがマスクが合わず泣いてしまいました。7歳は絶好調!イルカも海亀もスライダーも、大人たちの誰よりも楽しんで何度もダイブしていました。まきさん始め他のクルーの方々も親切丁寧で、ありがとうございました。
Aloha! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University with your family, including your 2-year-old child. I'm glad to hear it became a wonderful memory for your summer vacation. Please join us again; we look forward to seeing you! Mahalo!
Aloha! うさぎのしっぽ様
この度はイルカ大学へ、2歳の小さなお子様も含めて3世代でご参加いただきありがとうございました。
夏休みの素敵な思い出になったようで嬉しく思います。
是非またご参加くださいね。お待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Loved it! Highly recommend. Staff was awesome. Saw turtles and fish!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Nolan
Experience was easily worth it for the money. Many other tour options in the area, but this one easily is the best for the price. The included photos & videos to allow you to be in the moment is a fantastic plus that I wish every company did for experiences like this. It allows you to still remember it without having cameras all over the place.I also highly recommend you forgo cage diving & instead do this type, it is a better experience.
The crew was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful & friendly. You can tell they love the experience & getting people to overcome their fears & have a great time. At no time during the whole swim did I feel unsafe. The divers did a great job of keeping everyone together & in a good area, and communicating necessary instructions. They did a remarkable job showcasing how misunderstood sharks are & once you get out swimming with them, it really does become apparent how calm they can be. They’re just as curious of us as we are of them.
I would do this experience again in a heartbeat.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/02 |
Reviewed by: Palmer family
Our family spent the day sailing to Turtle Canyon where we stopped to snorkel in the warm waters off Waikiki. The equipment provided was great (mask, snorkel, flotation device) and our guides were friendly and made sure we had the opportunity to see plenty of wildlife. Our family swam with turtles, but sailing on the catamaran was just as exciting! It was easy to locate our catamaran from the beach and our family managed to get free parking at the Kapiolani park.
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Kーー
I thought the show would take place by the lagoon pool, but it turned out to be an interactive experience in the lagoon itself. It seems like something that wouldn't be possible in Japan due to safety and hygiene concerns, haha. The life jackets are excellent and keep you upright, floating up to your chest.
When you stretch your arms out in front of you, the dolphins swim by and you can automatically pet them from head to tail. Not everyone may get this, but the instructor explained everything in perfect Japanese (maybe of Japanese descent? A local person), which was really helpful. In addition to the instructor, a Japanese person was in charge of guiding us from the meeting point to the lagoon and providing various instructions, which made me feel very secure.
For the dolphin photo op, they take two pictures: one as part of the package and another as an additional option. You can see it from the spectator seats at the lagoon, so if you have family members who aren't participating, they can take photos of the experience.
ショーをやるラグーンの横のプールで実施するのかと思ったら、まさかのラグーンに入っての触れ合いでした。日本だと安全面・衛生面で叶わなそうですw ライフジャケットは優秀で、直立で胸まで浮きます。
腕を前に伸ばして待つと、イルカが前を泳いで行って自動的に頭から尾まで撫でられるスタイルです。
全員ではないかもしれませんが、インストラクターが完全な日本語(日系?現地の方)で説明してくれて助かりました。インストラクターの他に、集合場所からラグーンまでの案内や諸注意を日本人が担当してくれたので、とても安心しました。
イルカとの2ショットは、既定の写真と追加オプション購入の写真の2枚を撮ってくれます。ラグーンの観客席から見えるので、参加しない家族がいれば様子を撮影できます。
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| Packages: | 水中でイルカと触れ合い遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エキスプロレーション |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Kris, Ryan and Vee
Captain Amy and her crew made our day!
One of the highlights of our trip. We brought our very adventurous 2 and a half year old out with us to swim with turtles and the crew were amazing and supportive!
Thank you ladies for making our day. ❤️
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| Packages: | Premium Package: Morning Turtle Snorkel with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Amanda L
Family of four, including one, four-year-old and one two year-old. First time for the kids on a boat and we had a blast. The staff is extremely friendly, courteous, and personable. They made sure my kids were safe and comfortable. The time frames were very appropriate, the staff kept everyone engaged and entertained. Some staff shout outs for Brandon, Jeremy Natalie, Faith, the guy holding the mike (sorry I forgot his name!!) . And yes we saw TONS of dolphins.
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/28 |
Reviewed by: のらみ
I participated in the "Touch without getting wet" experience, and there were about 30 participants. We were divided into three teams and enjoyed touching the dolphins, but depending on the instructor's approach, you could end up completely soaked.
Our team had kids who got drenched from head to toe. The adults were also quite wet.
Still, everyone enjoyed the experience, and I can recommend it! However, I suggest preparing clothes that you don't mind getting wet and bringing a change of clothes to fully enjoy the experience.
’濡れずにいるかと触れ合える’に参加しましたが、30人くらい参加していました。3チームに分かれイルカにタッチを楽しみましたが、インストラクターのさじ加減によってはずぶ濡れです
私達のチームは子供が頭から水を被頭から足までずぶ濡れでした。
大人も相当ビシャビシャでした。
それでも参加者はみんな楽しんでおりましたし、おすすめできます!
ただ、思いっきり楽しむには濡れても良い服や着替えを準備をすることをおすすめします。
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| Packages: | 【2024年12月1日~】濡れずにイルカと触れ合える!ドルフィン・アロハ<11:30/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
Reviewed by: Gina B.
Our guides were wonderful! Saw lots and lots of turtles :)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
This cruise was so much fun. The crew was really friendly and there were about 3-4 crew in the water with us which made novice snorkelers more comfortable. Overall, loved this cruise.
Tips:
-This boat departs from Kewalo Basin Harbor. The parking lot was crowded so Uber/Lyft or taxi is best.
-Bring sunscreen, towel, change of clothes for after
After we finished the snorkel sail, we headed over to Kakaako to grab lunch!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Cruise (2 hrs) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Yes to Hawaii
We were a group of 4 that went out for about 2-hours. The weather was perfect and the crew was great. One of our crew played the guitar for us and sang as well.
The boat was pretty spacious. Would recommend this one again!
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| Packages: | Waikiki Private Cruise (up to 6 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Yuri
I was so moved when I saw dolphins on an online tour that I thought I definitely wanted to participate when I went to Hawaii!
In the morning, it was raining and the weather was gloomy, but as the sun rose, it cleared up, and when we arrived at the port, there was a rainbow! We boarded the boat and headed to where the dolphins were, but it seemed like a child sitting nearby got seasick. Since it was a small boat and it rocked quite a bit, I think it's better to take motion sickness medication beforehand.
The wetsuits were available for rent on the day, but according to the guide, "Your body temperature rises and you become more prone to seasickness." I think most people, including us, did not rent them.
Once the dolphins were spotted, it was a flurry of activity! We quickly went outside the boat and swam to where the dolphins were. I'm not a strong swimmer, so I was struggling to keep up (laughs). It felt more like watching the dolphins swim by from above rather than swimming with them.
After that, we encountered another pod of dolphins!
After the dolphin swim, we went snorkeling in a spot with lots of tropical fish. I couldn't see it, but my friend said they saw a manta ray! I find it hard to take nice underwater photos myself, but a professional photographer took beautiful pictures and videos, and I still look at them and remember the experience even after returning home. It's paid, but I think it's worth purchasing!
以前、オンラインツアーでイルカを見て感動したので、ハワイに行ったら絶対に参加したい!と思っていました。
朝は雨が降っていてどんよりした天気でしたが、日が昇るにつれ晴れてきて、港に着いたときには虹が!
船に乗ってイルカがいる地点まで向かいますが、近くの席のお子さんが船酔いをしてしまったようで…。小さな船で結構揺れるので、酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が良いと思います。
ウェットスーツは当日レンタルでしたが、ガイドさん曰く「体温が上がって酔いやすい」とのこと。私たち含め、大多数の方はレンタルしていなかったと思います。
イルカが見つかってからは大忙し!次々船の外に出て、イルカがいる場所まで泳ぎます。私は泳ぎが得意でないので、着いていくのに必死でした(笑)
イルカと一緒に泳ぐというよりは、イルカが通り過ぎるのを上から眺める感じかな。
その後もう一度イルカの群れに出会えました!
ドルフィンスイムの後は熱帯魚がたくさんいる場所でシュノーケリングをしました。
私は見れませんでしたが、友人はマンタを見れたそうです!
自分だとなかなか水中の写真は綺麗に撮れませんが、プロのカメラマンさんが綺麗な写真と動画を撮ってくださって、帰国しても眺めては思い出しています。有料ですが、購入して損はないと思います!
Aloha! Yuri,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. I'm glad to hear that a rainbow appeared first thing in the morning! It seems you enjoyed meeting not only the dolphins but also the other sea creatures that day. We sincerely look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!
Aloha! Yuri様
この度はイルカ大学へご参加いただきありがとうございました。朝一番に虹が出たのですね!!
イルカたちだけではなく、その日に会う海の生き物たちとの出会いを楽しんで頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/23 |
Reviewed by: ショウ
I am so grateful to our guide, Mr. M! My third-grade daughter was extremely scared when she first jumped in, and I almost gave up thinking snorkeling in deep water would be impossible for her. However, the guide encouraged her and skillfully guided her, and by the end, she was able to do it perfectly!
We couldn't catch up to the dolphins, so only Dad got to see them, but we were able to see three turtles, which was a long-awaited dream for this trip. My daughter was so excited!
By the way, the next day we moved to another hotel, and she was saying she wanted to go snorkeling there too and was really looking forward to it. As parents, we couldn't have assisted her first snorkeling experience without Mr. M's help. It became a wonderful memory! Thank you very much.
とにかくガイドのMさんに感謝です!
小3娘は最初飛び込んだ時、めちゃくちゃ怖がっていたので、やっぱり足の届かないところでのシュノーケリングは無理かなぁ、と諦めかけましたが、その後にガイドさんが声かけて上手に誘ってくれ、最後はバッチリできるようになりました!
イルカは追いつけなくてパパだけしか見られませんでしたが、今回の旅で念願だったタートルはバッチリと3匹も見られました。娘、大興奮でした!
ちなみに、翌日には移動して別のホテルに入ったのですが、そこでもシュノーケリングする!と言って楽しんでました。親だけではとても娘の初シュノーケリングをアシストできませんでしたが、Mさんのおかげで出来ました。いい思い出になりました!ありがとうございました。
Thank you for your effort and challenge. I'm very happy that snorkeling became a fun memory for you. Please come back and play with your growing child again! Mahalo
頑張ってチャレンジしてくれたんですね。
シュノーケルが楽しい思い出となっていただけてとても嬉しいです。
日々成長をされているお子様とまたぜひ遊びにいらしてください!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/19 |
Reviewed by: みーこ
I got seasick and threw up, but there were so many dolphins, and it was fun! I didn't even know we could see sea turtles too, which was amazing! ✨
船酔いしてしまい吐いたけど、イルカの群れがたくさん居て楽しかったです!しかもウミガメまでも見れるなんて知らなくて最高でした!✨
Aloha! Miko-san,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Junior High.
It seems you had many encounters with dolphins. Please take motion sickness medication beforehand next time.
We look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!
Aloha!みーこ様
イルカ中学へご参加いただきありがとうございました。
たくさんのイルカと出会えたのですね。次回は事前に酔い止めを飲んで来てくださいね。
またのご参加をお待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン ※2023年までのご参加 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Jaz
Amazing and affordable snorkeling experience in Waikiki, I would recommend this tour for first time snorkelers like myself, the tour guides are very nice and helpful! 10/10 can't wait to be back and do it again :)
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Cruise (2:30PM) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Dago
Wowwwww!!! What an experience!!! The staff was super friendly and very helpful!!! 10/10 I highly recommend booking this trip out to turtle canyon.
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
Reviewed by: ナポリーナ
It felt like we were casually scuba diving down to the seabed. I was very satisfied to see various sizes of fish and sea turtles! The water can get murky or hard to see depending on the currents and weather, but I think only those with a broad mindset who can accept that should go.
海底までいくので、気軽にスキューバダイビングをしているようでした。そして大小様々な魚やウミガメが見れて大満足でした!潮流、天気によって海水が濁ったり見えにくかったりするようですが、それも仕方がないと思える心が広い人だけがいけばいいと思います。
アロハ!
レビューをありがとうございます!あなたが私たちとの潜水艦の冒険を楽しんでいただけたと聞いて、とても嬉しいです!実際、リアルな潜水艦で海洋生物を間近で見ることは、一生に一度の体験であることが多いです。そして、あなたが素晴らしい海洋生物を見ることができたと知り、私たちも嬉しいです!将来的に、私たちの潜水艦やアトランティスクルーズのマジェスティック号で再びお迎えできることを楽しみにしています。また、アトランティスの冒険、すなわち水中の旅、サンセットクルーズ、または季節のクジラ観察クルーズに参加していただければ幸いです。ぜひ、#atlantishawaiiで私たちのソーシャルメディアをフォローしてください。ア・フイ・ホウ(次回まで)。
Aloha !
Mahalo for your review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your submarine adventure with us! It is indeed often a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see marine life up close while diving in a real submarine, and we're happy to know you got to see some incredible marine life! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future aboard one of our submarines and/or the Majestic by Atlantis Cruises for another Atlantis adventure; an underwater journey, sunset cruise, or seasonal whale watch cruise. Feel free to follow us on social media at #atlantishawaii. A hui hou (until next time).
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I am terrified of sharks but this tour completely changed my views! I had such a fun time and I would do it with this company again as they took great care of my fear and made it comfort.
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| Packages: | North Shore Shark Snorkeling Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/09 |
Reviewed by: MIKA
I participated in the main event of this trip, the Dolphin Touch. The price was so high that I hesitated, but I decided to go for it thinking it would help support the dolphins' lives.
After the driver dropped everyone off at the park, he just disappeared, leaving us all a bit confused about what to do. We nervously approached the reception desk, and I was relieved that the staff understood when I presented the voucher. The voucher is essential. Neither the driver nor the reception staff spoke Japanese. I received a paper with the return meeting time written in Japanese and went inside. There were staff members who spoke Japanese, so they explained everything to us, which was a huge help.
We were in the water for about 20 to 30 minutes, and with a group of around 10 people, there was one trainer and one dolphin, so we took turns touching and taking photos. Everything was in English, but they communicated how to touch the dolphins using gestures, so it worked out fine.
After that, we had lunch at the park's restaurant (optional) and then went to the area where we could interact with birds. The kids seemed to really enjoy this, going in multiple times to feed them. They were pecked at without mercy, but despite the pain, they looked like they were having a great time.
We were also given lettuce-like leaves by the staff to feed the fish, and they were eating it surprisingly eagerly. It felt like a small aquarium, but since it wasn't crowded, we could take our time to look around. The scenic coastal road on the way there and back made for a fun day.
今回の旅行のメインイベント、イルカタッチに参加しました。
料金が高すぎて迷うほどでしたが、イルカ達の生活の足しになっていると思って思い切って申し込みました。
ドライバーさん、パークについて皆を降ろしたらそのままいなくなってしまって、どうしたら良いのか皆ザワザワ。恐る恐る受付窓口に行ってバウチャーを出したら受付の方がわかってくれて良かったです。バウチャー必須です。ドライバーもですが、受付でも日本語は通じません。帰りの集合時間が日本語で書かれた紙をもらい、中へ。中には日本語を話すスタッフがいたのであれこれ説明してもらえてすごく助かりました。
水に入っているのは20~30分ですが、10名ほどのグループにトレーナーとイルカが1匹なので順番にタッチしたり写真撮ったりします。全て英語でしたが身振り手振りで触り方などを教えてもらえるのでなんとかなります。
そのあと、園内のレストランで昼食を食べて(任意)、鳥に触れ合えるコーナーへ。
子供達はこれがすごく楽しかったようで、何度も入っては餌をあげていました。容赦なく指をつつかれたりしますが、痛がりながらも楽しそうでした。
スタッフからレタスみたいな葉っぱをもらって魚にあげることもできます。
びっくりするくらいむしゃむしゃ食べてました。笑
規模が小さい水族館な感じですが、混んでいなかったのでゆっくり見ることが出来ました。行き帰りも景色の良い海沿いの道なので楽しい一日になりました。
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| Packages: | 水中でイルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター<11:00/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Chris J
Wasn't quite sure what to expect when you hear you're swimming with sharks without a cage. It was a very neat experience. The sharks pretty much stay below you. The crew does a good job of explaining their behavior and what to do around them. The crew was very knowledgable and made the tour exciting. I think the only thing I would change is maybe running the line that everyone hangs onto away from the boat. I felt like at times the waves would bring me back into the boat. It would be nice to just float on the surface away from the boat. But it was still very cool, the crew lets you go out and dive down and "hang" with the sharks for a little bit. Definitely a bucket list item. Would suggest brining your own snorkel gear if you find it hard to fit rentals. Bring a GoPro too! But if you forget, they're taking video and pics of everyone the whole time! Other than that, book it and go have fun!! Well worth the time and money!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Great trip!
Great crew and lovely time. The snorkeling was a little deep, but the abundance of turtles made up for it. The snacks and sodas for the sail were very welcome. Wonderful time for all!
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| Packages: | Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: えっちゃん
I was honestly skeptical about encountering wild dolphins since it's all about luck, but I dove twice and encountered dolphin pods both times! Fortunately, I was able to see a sea turtle, which left me thrilled! The tour was packed with snorkeling and activities. Above all, the Japanese guide and the professional photographer were very considerate of all the participants and always interacted with us in a friendly manner. It was a tour that made me truly feel like I want to come back again!
野生のイルカは運だから、と正直半信半疑でしたが2回潜って2回ともイルカの群れに遭遇!幸運にもウミガメを見ることができ感激しっぱなしでした!
シュノーケルやアクティビティーもあり内容の濃いツアーでした。またなんと言っても日本人ガイドさんとプロカメラマンさんが私たち参加者全員を気遣ってくださり常にフレンドリーに接してくれました。また帰って来ますね‼︎と心から思えたツアーでした‼︎
Thank you for uploading so many wonderful photos! Please come and visit again. A Hui Hou.
素敵な写真をたくさんupしていただきありがとうございます!
是非また遊びに来てください。
A Hui Hou
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/23 |
Reviewed by: mizow
It was an activity that included everything you can do in Hawaii. Snorkeling from the boat was a great experience. The dinner was all-you-can-eat and drink, and it was a good value!
HAWAIIにいるからできることがすべて入ったアクティビティでした。船からのシュノーケリングは良い体験です。夕食も飲み食べ放題、コスバ良し!
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| Packages: | 【4月~9月】現地集合プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
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Aloha, and thank you for taking a moment to share your review with us. We apologize for confusion about check-in time. We're sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped. The ocean is often quite unpredictable, and sightings of underwater life vary from hour to hour. Finally, optional narration is available for download in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish, and can be downloaded prior to arriving at the pier; Wi-Fi is not available at the pier. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will be sure to share it with our team. I hope you and your keiki had a nice Hawaiian vacation. Mahalo!
Aloha !
Aloha, and thank you for taking a moment to share your review with us. We apologize for confusion about check in time. We're sorry to hear that it wasn't as exciting as you had hoped. The ocean is often quite unpredictable, and sightings of underwater life vary from hour to hour. Finally, *Optional* Narration is available for download in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish and can be downloaded prior to arriving at the pier, WIFI not available at the pier.
I am sorry you were unaware of this. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will be sure to share it with our team. I hope you and your keiki (Child) had a nice Hawaiian vacation.
Mahalo!