Reviewed by: Ken
The whale watch cruise was a great afternoon experience. The catamaran used was in top shape. The tour was not over crowded and the crew took care of everyone's needs. Saw many whales and even some dolphins and sea turtles. Glad the afternoon weather was beautiful which made being out on the open water enjoyable. Definitely do this tour again.
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| Packages: | Sailing Cruise |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/16 |
Reviewed by: CathyG
We were very fortunate, we had a lovely sunny day and we saw 3 or 4 whales. The crew were very helpful.The buffet meal was of good variety, tasty food and people were able to return as many times as they wanted. With regard to the whales, as stated in the tour blurbs there are rules about how close the boat can get to the whales because of this and how fast they breach and disappear I would suggest putting the camera aside and fully enjoying the experience with your own eyes, which is quite a thrill.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/03 |
Reviewed by: naga
The day after arriving in Hawaii, I participated in a tour. The boat was three stories high, with the second floor being an indoor area with snacks and sofas, and the third floor being an open area with just tables and chairs. Even though I boarded a bit late, there were relatively many seats available on the second floor, but the air conditioning was too strong, so I moved to the open area on the third floor. There was also coffee, tea, and water available for self-service.
After departing, we quickly moved to the points of interest, visiting several spots. At first, it took a while for anything to appear, and I thought it might be a disappointing day, but then I heard cheers from a group of foreigners and saw a spout and a tail! After that, the whales appeared several times, and all the passengers gathered on one side to take pictures. Eventually, it was time to return to the port.
I was able to see the beautiful blue ocean and whales for the first time, and personally, I was very satisfied with the tour!
While moving at high speed, the boat swayed quite a bit, so I recommend bringing motion sickness medication for those who are prone to seasickness. Also, the day I participated was mostly clear with hardly any clouds, but even so, the wind and air conditioning indoors made it a bit chilly, so having a light jacket that you can put on quickly would be a good idea.
ハワイに到着した日の次の日に参加しました。
船は3階建ての船で、2階は軽食やソファーが置いてある屋内タイプ、3階は机や椅子があるだけのオープンタイプの船でした。
乗船したのが遅めでも2階は比較的席が空いてましたが、空調が強すぎたんで3階のオープンタイプの階へ。
ここにもコーヒー、紅茶、お水は置いてあったんでセルフサービスでいただきました。
出航してしばらくはポイントまで高速で移動し、いくつかあるポイントを回る感じでした。
はじめはなかなか現れず、もしかしたらはずれの日かなぁって思っていたら、外国人グループの歓声とその方角を見ると潮吹きと尾びれが!!
その後もたびたび現れては乗客みんなが片側に集まってカメラを構えるのが何度か続き、時間になって港に戻りました。
綺麗な青い海と初めて鯨を見ることができ、個人的には大満足のツアーでした♪
高速移動中は船がかなり揺れるんで酔いやすい人は酔い止めを持参することをおすすめします。
あと参加した日は雲がほとんどない快晴でしたが、それでも移動中の風や空調のきいた屋内は肌寒いので、すぐにはおれる上着があるといいと思います。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Hale
On the first day, I couldn't see any whales and it was just a boat trip, but on the day I was able to go back for free, I got to see them up close. It was really moving.
Everyone around was foreign, and since Japanese wasn't understood, those who are not good at English might have a hard time with communication. The crew members were very polite.
最初の日はクジラに会えず、船旅だけでしたが無料で振り返えさせてした日はすぐに近くで見る事が出来ました。凄く感動しました。
周りは外国人ばかりで日本語は通じませんので、英語が苦手な方は振り返る連絡など苦労するかと思います。クルーの方は凄く丁寧です。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン<~2020/12/17> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/30 |
Reviewed by: ウィル
I participated in the encounter.
Good points:
The bus is large, so it's less likely to make you feel sick.
It's sufficient for elementary school lower grades.
You can feed the birds as much as you want.
Bad points:
Each guardian needs to be a separate adult, which is not suitable for families with many children. I was charged a change fee of 99 USD when I requested a change.
The tour price is high.
The facilities are old, and the food is not great. I should have brought my own.
The meeting time for the return was at 14:30, which was busy and tiring.
Result:
If I had been familiar with it, I could have arranged it differently.
エンカウンターに参加しました。
良いところ
バスが大型なので酔いづらい。
小学生低学年には充分。
とりの餌やりはやり放題。
悪いところ
保護者が1人1人ずつ別々な大人が必要で子供が多い家族には不向き。変更を求められて変更手数料とかで99USDを取られました。
ツアー代金が高い。
施設が古く食事も大したことない。持参すればよかった。
帰りの集合時間が14:30で忙しくて疲れた。
結果
慣れていれば別な方法で手配すればよかった。
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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(~2020年3月31日) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/20 |
Reviewed by: わーこ
Thanks to the cheerful explanation from the staff, my morning drowsiness disappeared, and I was able to participate with excitement! I got to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales, which was truly a wonderful experience. The beauty of the ocean, the beauty of the mountains, and the sight of the dolphins swimming were all moving. The captains were also very nice, and I felt it was the right decision to join this tour. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I will definitely want to participate!
お姉さんの元気な説明で、朝の眠気も吹き飛んでワクワクした気持ちで参加ができました!
イルカもウミガメもクジラも見ることができ、本当に素敵な体験ができました。
海の綺麗さ、山の綺麗さ、イルカたちの泳いでいる姿全てが感動でした。
船長さん達もとてもいい人で、このツアーに参加して正解だったと思いました。またハワイに行くことがあれば、必ず参加したいです!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/20 |
Reviewed by: GORI
I didn't expect to see many whales, but I was able to see quite a few. When we arrived at the boat via the shuttle bus, there were already many guests on board, but we secured a table on the second floor and enjoyed some coffee as we set sail. After about an hour, we reached the area past Diamond Head, and just when I was about to give up on seeing any whales, we spotted one blowing water and showing its tail. We were able to see it about five or six more times. The outside deck was too crowded, but it was better inside the boat where there were fewer people, making it easy to see out of the windows on both sides. It was a sunny day, and the sun was reflecting off the water, so sunglasses were a must. When I asked the bus driver on the way back to drop me off at Ala Moana, he agreed.
クジラを見ることをあまり期待していませんでしたが、たくさん見ることができました。迎えのバスで船に着くと、船内には既に多くの先客がいましたが、2階のテーブルに席を確保し、コーヒーなどを飲んでいると出航しました。1時間ほどでダイヤモンドヘッドの先につきましたが、クジラが見当たらないのであきらめていたところ、潮を吹きながら、テールを見せるクジラを発見。その後も5-6回見ることができました。外のデッキは人が多くていけませんでいたが、船の中のほうが人が少なく、左右の窓から容易にみられるので、良かったです。当日は晴れて太陽が水面に反射していたのでサングラスは必須です。帰りのバスの運転手さんにアラモアナで降りたいとお願いしたらOKでした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Waking up early was tough for me (since I'm not good at it), but I was very satisfied to meet a pod of dolphins. We were able to snorkel with about 20 dolphins for around 20 minutes (it might have been longer!).
On the bus to the port, a Japanese female tour guide taught us a lot about dolphins, which was very informative. It was a bit cold since it was February, but I rented a wetsuit for $10, so I managed to avoid catching a cold on the way back.
We got seasick and felt a bit unwell during the trip, but we still managed to have fun! A professional photographer took pictures during the tour, and you can purchase them for $50. The photographer was taking photos of participants on the boat and diving to capture shots at the dolphin points. We didn't buy any this time since we couldn't check what kind of photos were taken before purchasing, but many other participants ended up buying them!
Whether the weather is good or how many dolphins you encounter depends on luck that day, but I've never been on a dolphin tour where I didn't see any, so you can be sure you'll have a high chance of encountering them! It was a fun tour!
早起きが大変でした(苦手なので)が、イルカの群れと会うことができて、大満足でした。
20頭くらいのイルカの群れと一緒に、20分くらい(もっと長かったかもしれない)シュノーケリングできました!
港までのバスの中では、ツアーガイドの日本人女性の方にイルカのことを詳しく教えてもらい勉強になりました。
2月だったので少し寒かったですが、ウエットスーツを10ドルで借りたので何とか風邪は引かずに帰って来れました。
私たちは船酔いし、途中気分が悪くなってしまいましたが、それでも楽しむことができました!
ツアーの様子は、プロのカメラマンさんが写真に撮ってくれていて、50ドルで購入することができます。カメラマンさんは、船の上では参加者にカメラを向けてくれていましたし、イルカのポイントでは潜って撮っていました。どんな写真が撮れているのか購入前に確認できなかったちめ、私たちは今回は購入しませんでしたが、他の参加者の皆さんは結構購入されている方が多かったです!
天気が良いかや、どのくらいイルカと出会えるかは当日の運次第ですが、イルカのツアーでこれまでに出会えなかったことはないので、高確率で出会えること間違いなしです!
楽しいツアーでしたー!
Aloha!!
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!!
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/20 |
Reviewed by: daiT
I signed up for Dolphin Aloha, and both my 10-year-old and 2-year-old sons had a great time. The site mentioned to bring sandals and towels, but they turned out to be unnecessary for this course (there are a few moments where you might get a little wet, but they inform you in advance).
Before the course, the staff checks both hands. My wife was a bit worried because she had nail art, but they checked one spot on each hand, and since there were few protrusions and it was coated, we received the OK after the check.
Cameras and phones are not allowed, so you can purchase photos taken by the staff later (optional). A passport is required for credit card use, but a photo of it was also acceptable.
The course was organized into a group of only Japanese participants, and the guidance was provided in Japanese, which made it easy to participate with peace of mind. During regular periods, about half of the participants are Japanese, and during busy periods, it's about 80%.
ドルフィンアロハを申し込みましたが、10歳及び2歳の息子、二人とも楽しんでいました。
サイトにはサンダルとタオル持参とかいてあったのですが、このコースでは結果的に不要でした(少し濡れる場面はありますが、事前に言っていただけます)
コース前には両手を係の方がチェックされます。妻がネイルアートをしていたので少し心配していたのですが、両手一カ所ずつで、突起も少なくコーティングもしてあったからか、チェックしていただいた上でOKをいただきました。
カメラ、携帯が使えないので、係の方が捕られた写真をあとで購入する形です(任意)クレジットカード利用時にはパスポートが必要ですが、写真でもOKでした。
コースは日本人だけのグループが作られて、日本語で案内が行われ、安心して参加できました。通常期で半分、繁忙期だと8割が日本人とのことです。
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| Packages: | 濡れずにイルカと触れ合える!ドルフィン・アロハ(2020年9月30日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Tiwi
we met 1 shark, very good experience. but the timing we chosen wrongly, too early in the morning makes us freezing. no place to change in the ship, so you have to settle with your towel and change only when you reach the land.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving with Pick-up (25% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Tiwi
the food was normal, but lots of activity on board that you can participate. quite a great experience.
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Afternoon Premier Cruise with Lunch Buffet & Roast Beef Carving Station |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Jerry Herberger
What could be more exhilarating than interacting with an animal you have been taught all your life to fear? You have guides that take total care of you, from safety briefing to taking pictures of your interaction. This was my second time and the thrill was just as impressive as was the first time. This experience should be the number one activity for any tourist on Oahu. We were with 7 sharks and one barracuda. The speed and agility of sharks must be experienced to be appreciated. Sharks are magnificent animals. Thanks again guys for the ultimate experience.
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Colorado Couple
Take the tour with this company! We were hoping to see some whales and have a great cruise on the ocean. Our cruise turned out beyond expectations. Not just because we saw lots of whales but Captain Amy and her happy crew had the best attitude. They were knowledgeable, very considerate, and made sure we had fun. Despite the downpour of rain at the very end, even this turned out to be a fun adventure!
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| Packages: | Sailing Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/18 |
Reviewed by: KEN
I was disappointed to only see a glimpse of the whale's back. I participated with breakfast included, but there was a limited variety of ingredients.
鯨の背中が少し見えただけで残念でした。
朝食付きで参加しましたが食材のレパートリーが少なかったです。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to fully enjoy the whale watching this time.
There are times when active whales show off impressive jumps, so we hope you will come back to try again.
We will share your comments internally and use them to help improve in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
We look forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回、鯨の観測を十分にお楽しみ頂けなかった事、大変残念に思います。
アクティブな鯨が豪快なジャンプを見せてくれる時もございますので、
是非またチャレンジしにいらして下さい。
頂きましたコメントは社内で共有さて頂き、今後の改善に役立たせて頂きます。
貴重なご意見有難うございました。
またのお越しをお待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ+朝食<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
Reviewed by: tonchy
While there is an element of luck involved since it's nature, I believe the 90% encounter rate is thanks to the expertise of the renowned Dolphin University.
About ten minutes into the boat ride, we had our first dive, where we only encountered a sea turtle, but during the second dive, we encountered dolphins. We saw dozens of them and were able to swim alongside them (though we couldn't dive since we were wearing life jackets).
We were also able to get very close to the sea turtles. While snorkeling, we were surrounded by many fish. We even got to go whale watching, and we clearly saw the tail of a whale, which is said to bring happiness when spotted.
It was the best experience, one that I doubt I will ever have again.
My wife mentioned that she found it tough because she can't swim and is sensitive to the cold, but this is a tour I want to participate in every time I come to Hawaii.
If you prepare well with cold weather gear (dry towels, long sleeves, wetsuits) and measures for seasickness, I think it will be an extremely satisfying tour.
Even if you don't see dolphins, the guide will keep the atmosphere lively, so I believe you'll have a fun time without a doubt.
I can confidently recommend this tour.
自然相手なので、運の要素はありますが、遭遇率90%は、名門イルカ大学さんの腕だと思います。
乗船10分程で、一回目のダイブ、そこではイルカには会えずにウミガメのみ、二回目のダイブでイルカと遭遇。何十匹と見えて、しかも一緒に泳ぐ(ライフジャケット来てるので、潜ることはできない)ことはできました。
ウミガメも目と鼻の先まで近づくことができました。
スノーケリングでは沢山の魚に囲まれます。
ホエールウォッチングも出来て、見ると幸せになるというクジラの尻尾までくっきりと見えました。
二度とこんな体験は出来ないだろう、というくらい最高の体験でした。
嫁は、泳げないのと、寒さに弱いのとで、もうきつい、と言ってましたが、私はハワイに来るたびには必ず参加したいツアーです。
防寒対策(乾いたタオル、長袖、ウェットスーツ)と船酔い対策をしっかりしておけば極めて満足感の高いツアーになるのではないでしょうか。
たとえ、イルカに会えなくとも、ガイドさんが盛り上げてくれるので、楽しい時間になることは間違いないと思います。
自信を持ってオススメできるツアーです。
Aloha!! Touchy,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! touchy様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Brandy
The crew members that took us out we not only informative, but they made the trip fun! They took their time to make sure we were having a nice time....
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/17 |
Reviewed by: あみこ
Unfortunately, we encountered a day of heavy rain. Many people got off the shuttle bus from the hotel without umbrellas and boarded the boat. The air conditioning was strong, and we were shivering in our wet clothes. They temporarily turned off the air conditioning after seeing us, but it was soon turned back on. The sea outside was also rough, making it quite challenging.
As for the whales, there was an announcement about their direction, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any and received replacement tickets. My friend who got seasick probably won't go again! (laughs) However, I think the tour itself isn't bad, as weather and whale sightings are a matter of luck.
あいにくの大雨の日に当たってしまいました。ホテルから送迎バスを降りて、傘を持ってなかった人も多くて船に乗り込みました。
冷房が強くて、濡れた服を着た私達は震えてました。その様子を見て一旦冷房を止めてくれたのですが、すぐに再開。外の海も荒れていたので、なかなか辛かったです。
肝心の鯨は、何時の方向にいるとアナウンスが入るのですが、残念ながら見られずに振替チケットをもらいました。
船酔いした友達はもう行く事はないかな?(笑)
でも、天気も鯨も運なので、ツアー自体は悪くないと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise. We are truly sorry for the unfortunate weather this time and that you were unable to fully enjoy whale watching. We hope you can join us on a sunny day next time. All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回は生憎のお天気と、十分に鯨の観測をお楽しみ頂けなかった事、大変残念に思います。
次回はお天気の日にご参加いただければと思います。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/14 |
Reviewed by: コウチン
I participated thinking I would see whales like in the photos above, but I could only see a spout in the distance and a small tail fin. If you join with expectations like those in the photos, you might feel quite disappointed. I think it's better to have the mindset that seeing even a little would be lucky. However, the tour guides and the view of Waikiki from the sea are fantastic.
As for the weather and the taste of the beer, it feels incredibly luxurious. Just be careful of seasickness!
上記の写真の様な感じでクジラが見えるのかと?と思い参加しましたが
遠くの方で潮が吹き尾びれが小さく見える程度です。
余りに写真の様な期待をして参加すると”がっかり度”が大きいですよ。
ちょっと見えればラッキーくらいの感じがいいと思います。
ただ、添乗員の皆さまや海から見るワイキキは最高ですよ。
後は天気とビールの味は最高に贅沢な気分になります。
注意はやはり船酔いですね。気を付けて!!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Becky
Guides were GREAT, we saw MULTIPLE turtles (one even swam right up by us) and we also saw dolphins. We got to do a little bit of sailing at the end while drying off, having a beverage and eating the provided snacks. It was exactly what we wanted to do and I loved that it did not take up the entire day so we still had plenty of time to get get lunch and spend the rest of the day on the beach :)
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/22 |
Reviewed by: nana69aiko
The crew members who spoke Japanese were very gentlemanly and it was great.
The crew members who spoke Japanese were very gentlemanly and it was great.
The crew members who spoke Japanese were very gentlemanly and it was great.
日本語が話せるクルーが紳士的でとてもよかった。
日本語が話せるクルーが紳士的でとてもよかった。
日本語が話せるクルーが紳士的でとてもよかった。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/16 |
Reviewed by: モンキー
Considering the winter activities, how was it? I participated knowing that visibility might be limited, but I was really disappointed because I could only see a small glimpse of the whales far away, and it wasn't clear enough to capture a photo. Although the whales were hard to see, I thought it might not be a bad tour if I considered it as a walk on the boat.
冬ならではのアクティビティのわりには、いかがなものでしょうか。
見えない場合もあるのは承知の上、参加しましたが、
本当に遠くに小さく、一瞬見えただけで、とても写真におさめることもできず、肉眼ではっきりみえたわけでもないので、がっかりですね。
ホエールは見えにくかったけれど、船の船上散歩と考えれば、悪くないツアーかな???と思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in our cruise.
We are very sorry to hear that you were unable to observe many whales this time.
There are times when you can see active whales making spectacular jumps, so please do come back and give it another try.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにご参加頂き、誠に有難うございました。
今回はあまり良く鯨が観測できなかったとの事、大変残念に思います。
アクティブな鯨の豪快なジャンプを見られる時もございますので、是非またチャレンジしにいらして下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/12 |
Reviewed by: T.T.
On the 1:30 PM cruise, it mentioned that "light snacks" were included in the price. I was expecting something like sandwiches, but it turned out to be just potato chips and cookies. I think it would be better to describe this as snacks rather than light meals. However, the beer was unlimited. Of course, we also saw whales. Ah, I'm so hungry!!!
午後1時30分のクルーズで、料金に含まれているものの中に「軽食」とありました。サンドイッチくらいでるのかな、と思っていたら、なんとポテトチップとクッキーのみでした。これでは軽食でなくお菓子と記載した方が良いと思います。でも、ビールは飲みほーだいでした。もちろん、クジラも見えました。あー、腹減った!!!
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| Packages: | 木・金・日プラン(~2020年11月5日) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/11 |
Reviewed by: George
We had a wonderful time on the trip. The snorkel is the first part of the event. There were numerous fish and handful of large turtles. Then there is a brief sail around the area. On our sail we encountered humpback whales and a massive pod of dolphins.
I realize, to a degree the whole adventure is a crap shoot. Someone that encountered no turtles, whales, or dolphins might rate the trip less highly, but we felt this was well worth our time and highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Jenny H
It was a little hard to get to (the hotels are so close together) so remember to get there early! We got there just in time. The boat is beautiful docked on the beach. The crew were so wonderful and friendly. We saw a bunch of turtles! It was amazing when they would surface for air RIGHT NEXT TO US! I wish the water was clearer, but it was still a great experience. Then we got to lounge in the boat and sail over off of Diamond Head. We saw spinner dolphins spinning out of the water. There were about 10 other people on the boat with us, but still cozy. They offer free snacks and you can purchase drinks (water, juice and alcohol) on the boat. We were back in time to join my family for lunch! perfect morning excursion at a great price!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/28 |
Reviewed by: ナナシ
I participated with my 6-year-old daughter. Of course, the trainer spoke English, so I was worried about my limited listening skills, but they kindly taught us using body language, which made it a lot of fun. It might be reassuring to have some basic swimming skills. The dolphins were truly adorable, and both my daughter and I were captivated. Although it was only 25 minutes, I think it was just the right amount of time for a 6-year-old in terms of physical stamina. The next day, my daughter seemed to have the best memories, as she didn't want to leave the dolphin lagoon at all.
6歳娘と参加しました。
もちろんですがトレーナーさんは英語ですので、私のつたないリスニング能力では心配でしたが親切にボディランゲージで教えてくれたのでとても楽しめました。
軽い泳ぎの能力はあった方が安心かもしれません。
イルカは本当に可愛くて、娘も私も虜になりました。
25分ですが6歳児には体力的に丁度良かったと思います。
次の日イルカのラグーンから全然離れないくらい娘には最高の思い出になったようです。
アロハ、
ドルフィン・クエスト・オアフを選んでいただき、また、あなたの体験についての心温まるレビューを残していただき、ありがとうございます。あなたの娘さんが素晴らしい体験をしたと聞いて、とても嬉しいです。ドルフィン・クエストでは、私たちのインタラクティブな体験を通じて心と心をつなぐことを目指していますので、体験が楽しかったというあなたのフィードバックを心から感謝いたします。次回ハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひご家族でお越しください。
ドルフィン・クエスト・オアフより、マハロ!
Aloha,
Thank you for choosing Dolphin Quest Oahu and leaving such a thoughtful review of your experience. We are so happy to hear your daughter had such a memorable experience. At Dolphin Quest, our goal is to touch hearts and minds through our interactive experiences, so we sincerely appreciate your feedback that the experience was enjoyable. We hope to have your family back again on your next visit to Hawaii.
Mahalo from Dolphin Quest Oahu!
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/23 |
Reviewed by: まえっさん
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. The customer service was also polite, and the staff were cheerful. Plus, I was able to see the whales up close. It was the best trip ever.
正直、あんまり期待してなかったが、予想以上に楽しめた。接客対応も丁寧で、スタッフさんが明るい。そして、クジラもとっても近くで見ることができた。
最高の旅でした。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe whales up close. Please do come again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Star of Honolulu
この度は私共のクルーズにお越し頂き、誠に有難うございました。
鯨を近くで観測いただけたとの事、大変嬉しく思います。
是非またお越し下さい。
スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
スターオブホノルル
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| Packages: | ホエールウォッチ<2020年12月31日まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/25 |
Reviewed by: yu_mi
The morning gathering was at 6 AM. You can easily recognize the bus with "Yellow Dolphin Middle School" written on it. They arrived on time for the pickup.
On the way to the port, we quickly arrived thanks to our guide Julie's entertaining rapid-fire talk. The driver was Frank.
The local staff member BJ was also bright and fun.
Fortunately, we encountered a pod of dolphins right away. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming.
After that, we all enjoyed a hula lesson and received snacks and juice before returning to the port.
On the way back, we had spam onigiri and juice to eat while returning.
Both the outbound and return trips were smooth without getting caught in traffic, and the entire journey concluded seamlessly.
朝の集合は、6時でした。黄色のイルカ中学と書かれたバスで、一目ですぐ分かります。迎えの時間も遅れずに来てくれました。
行きのバスのなかでは、ガイドのジュリーさんの面白いマシンガントークであっという間に港に着きました。ドライバーは、フランクさんでした。
現地のスタッフ BJも明るく楽しい方でした。
運よく、すぐにイルカの群れと遭遇出来ました。残念ながら、ウミガメの泳いでいる姿は見れませんでした。
その後、みんなで楽しくフラレッスンをして、スナックとジュースをもらって港に帰りました。
帰りのバスで、スパムおにぎりとジュースをもらって食べながら帰りました。
行きも帰りも渋滞に巻き込まれることもなく、スムーズに全行程が終了しました。
Aloha!!!!
Dear yu_mi,
Thank you for enrolling at Dolphin Junior High.
Please come back to swim with the wild dolphins and be rejuvenated.
I hope you can also meet the honu then.
I look forward to the day we can meet again.
Mahalo!!!
Aloha!!!!
yu_mi様
この度はイルカ中学にご入学ありがとうございました。
ぜひまた野生のイルカと泳ぎに癒されに来てください。
そのときは!ホヌにも会えますように。
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております。
Mahalo!!!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/11 |
Reviewed by: yu_mi
I participated on February 11, and it was a bit chilly, possibly because it was early in the morning and it had been raining until a couple of days prior. Everyone rented wetsuits for $10. I wore a long-sleeve rash guard and long pants, but I think I would have been cold without the wetsuit.
About 20 minutes after the boat departed, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and everyone jumped into the sea to help look for them. It felt more like watching them swim from a distance rather than swimming with them. We quickly found another pod of dolphins on the second encounter as well.
Unfortunately, during snorkeling, I didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming. I could only see a hand sticking out from behind a rock at the deep bottom. The hula lesson was also fun.
It was a really enjoyable experience that ended in no time. I participated with my family of four (children in 8th and 11th grades), but since it was a physically demanding activity, I think it might be difficult for small children or elderly people.
2/11に参加したのですが、朝が早いことと2、3日前まで雨が降っていた影響もあってか肌寒く、皆んな 10ドルでウェットスーツを借りていました。長袖、長ズボンのラッシュガードを着てましたが、ウェットスーツがなかったら寒かったと思います。
船が出航して20分くらいでイルカの群れと遭遇、みんなで一斉に海に飛び込み協力してイルカを探します。一緒にイルカと泳ぐというよりは、離れたところで泳いでるのを見るという感じでした。
2回目もすぐイルカの群れを見つけられました。
シュノーケリングでは、残念ながらウミガメの泳いでいる姿は見れませんでした。深い底の岩の影から手だけが見えてました。
フラレッスンも楽しかったです。
すごく楽しくあっという間に終わりました。
家族4人(子供、中学2年と高校3年)で参加しましたが、体力のいるアクティビティなので小さなお子さんやお年寄りには無理かなと思いました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Kimberly
So much fun! We enjoyed every aspect of this. Our guides took time after snorkeling to show us whales and dolphins. It was great!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/02/12 |
Reviewed by: ceptor
I previously boarded the smaller one, but this time it's the larger one. The cabin is spacious, so I was able to see both sides. I think if there were a system like scattering food from a submarine, we could see many more fish.
以前小さいほうに搭乗しましたが、今回は大きいほう。艦内が広いので両側を見ることができました。潜水艦から餌を撒くような仕組みがあればもっと沢山の魚が見れると思う。
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/16 |
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Aloha! Wako,
Thank you for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School Tour! We are very happy to have been able to help you create wonderful memories. Please consider using the scholarship program for your next visit! We look forward to seeing you again!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha! わーこ様
この度は私立イルカ中学ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます!
わーこ様の素敵な思い出作りのお手伝いができたこと、大変嬉しく思います。
ぜひ、次回は奨学金制度を使ってご参加くださいね!
お待ちしております!!
イルカオフィス