All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I went on a submarine (＾＾) and it was so much fun!! Since I can't swim, the underwater world was a mystery to me! I was so excited to board. I never expected to see so many fish, and it was truly a wonderful time. The schools of fish and their natural behaviors are things you can only feel when you enter their world. There were even fish that came right up to the window, which was moving. What impressed me the most was that there were five sea turtles at the sunken reef! Even with so many people around, I got so excited that I shouted "turtle, turtle!" Afterward, I felt a bit embarrassed! This was truly a valuable experience for me. I especially recommend it for those who, like me, can't swim. You can enjoy the feeling of being a diver without any practice (＾＾). You can experience a different sensation than at an aquarium. It was so much fun!

潜水艦乗って来ました（＾＾）すごく楽しかった！！
私は泳ぐことが出来ないので、海の中は未知の世界！ドキドキして乗り込みました。あんなに沢山の魚を見られるとは思っても居なかったので、本当に楽しい時間でした。水族館では見られないような魚の群れや、魚の自然な姿などこれって自分達が魚の世界に入って行かないと感じられないものですよね。ときどき窓のすぐそばまで来てくれる魚までいて感動でした。その中でなんと言っても感動したのが、[海がめ]船を沈めた漁礁になんと５匹・・かめって５頭かな？？もいたんです。まわりに沢山の人達がいるのに大興奮して「かめ・かめ」と大騒ぎしてしまいました。あとから考えると、ちょっと恥ずかしかった！今回は本当に貴重な体験をさせて頂きました。私のように泳げない人には、特におすすめします。だって練習もしないでダイバー気分を味わえるんですから（＾＾）。水族館とは違う感覚を味わえますよ。とても楽しかったです。

Our family participated with three children. It was amazing to see sharks up close and so safely. The captain was also very kind. I absolutely recommend this as a must-do activity in Hawaii. We also purchased a DVD, which allowed us to enjoy the beauty and excitement of the sharks again at home.

私たち家族子供と３人で参加しました。サメがあんなに安全に近くで見れるなんて感動です。キャプテンもとても親切でした。自慢できるハワイのアクティビティーとして絶対おすすめです。ＤＶＤも購入し、これまた自宅でも再度サメの美しさと迫力をエンジョイしました。

It was really great. I was a bit anxious because it seemed like the previous group canceled just before boarding, but still, I was able to see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from above the ocean. It was a bit bumpy, but it was truly beautiful and left a lasting impression. When we moved to the submarine, I wondered if we would really dive, but I was amazed to see that we reached the seabed in no time. The sea turtles above the Asahi Kasei, the airplane, and the ship all felt like something out of a fairy tale, and I was completely captivated. I even forgot that I had a child next to me, and at the end, when I heard the comment about this... I came back to my senses and said, "It's beautiful." I was always intrigued. It was interesting. My child was also very happy and seemed to feel a strange sensation being underwater. Thank you for this truly valuable experience. Lastly, it was amusing to see the captain wearing headphones while diving, waving his hands and flapping his feet to the rap music.

すごくよかったです。前の組が搭乗する直前にキャンセルだといってのることができなかったようなので、ちょっと不安になりましたが、それでも、海の上からのワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドを見ることができ、ちょっと揺れがきつかったけれどほんとうにきれいで、印象にのこりました。潜水艦に移ったとき、これが本当に潜っていくのかとおもいましたが、あっというまに海底についたのをみて、おどろきました。旭化成や飛行機そして船のうえにいる海亀、どれもこれもおとぎのくにの中のようで、すごくひきこまれました。となりに子供の居ることもわすれてしまって、最後にこれが・・・のコメントを聞いて、われにかえって、「きれいだね」って話かけたほどでした。常に興味ぶかかったです。おもしろかったです。こどももおおよろこびで、水中に居るということに変な感じをうけていたようです。本当に貴重な経験ありがとうございました。最後に船長さんがもぐっている間、ずっとイヤホン付けてて、ラップの踊りを手を振り、足をバタバタさせていたのも、おもしろかったです。

It was very interesting and fun. The kids were thrilled and seemed to feel a strange sensation being underwater. I got a bit anxious because it seemed like the previous group had to cancel just before boarding, but even so, we were able to see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from above the sea. Although there was a bit of a strong sway, it was truly beautiful and left a lasting impression. When we moved into the submarine, I wondered if we would really dive, but I was surprised to see that we reached the seabed in no time. The sea turtles above the Asahi Kasei, the airplane, and the ship all felt like something out of a fairy tale, and I was completely captivated. I even forgot that I had a child next to me, and at the end, when I heard the comment about this being... I came back to my senses and said, "It's beautiful." Thank you for this truly precious experience. Lastly, it was amusing to see the captain wearing headphones while diving, waving his hands and flapping his feet like he was dancing to rap.

非常に興味ぶかかったです。おもしろかったです。こどももおおよろこびで、水中に居るということに変な感じをうけていたようです。前の組が搭乗する直前にキャンセルだといってのることができなかったようなので、ちょっと不安になりましたが、それでも、海の上からのワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドを見ることができ、ちょっと揺れがきつかったけれどほんとうにきれいで、印象にのこりました。潜水艦に移ったとき、これが本当に潜っていくのかとおもいましたが、あっというまに海底についたのをみて、おどろきました。旭化成や飛行機そして船のうえにいる海亀、どれもこれもおとぎのくにの中のようで、すごくひきこまれました。となりに子供の居ることもわすれてしまって、最後にこれが・・・のコメントを聞いて、われにかえって、「きれいだね」って話かけたほどでした。本当に貴重な経験ありがとうございました。最後に船長さんがもぐっている間、ずっとイヤホン付けてて、ラップの踊りを手を振り、足をバタバタさせていたのも、おもしろかったです。

There is nothing like swimming in the warm ocean while being surrounded by sharks. It was an unreal experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The staff was awesome!

BOB stands for Breathing Observation Bubble. Whoever invented this is such a genius. I really enjoy it because it gave me an underwater experience even though I don't really know how to swim and I don't even need to get my head wet. It's completely safe when you follow all the instruction correctly. It caused a bit of discomfort of pressure in the ears at first when it was decending. However, after you depressurized it, it's all good. This is an incredibly fun activity.

It was nothing short of amazing.
It said we would interact with the dolphins for about 20 minutes, but we probably played with them for around 40 minutes.
I was able to touch the dolphins a lot and do everything I wanted to do.
I was a bit anxious about whether I could do everything since the order was all mixed up, but a camera staff member who spoke Japanese told me, "These kids haven't done this yet," and I was able to do everything.

There was also a Japanese staff member among the trainers, and they told me that what they do is really fun, but they were off that day.

It's a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth it!!!

いやぁ、最高以上の何物でもありません。
イルカと触れ合うのが20分くらいとかいてありましたが、
おそらく40分くらい戯れていました。
イルカにもたくさん触れられて、
やりたいことは全部できました。
順番がめちゃめちゃなので、自分が全部できるか不安だったけど、
日本語の話せるカメラスタッフの方が、
「まだこの子たちはこれをやっていないよ」と言ってくれて
全部できることができました。

トレーナーに日本人スタッフもいて、
その人がやるのはとっても楽しいよと教えてくれましたが、
当日はお休みでした。

やや高いですが、やる価値はあります！！！

We participated as a couple. For someone like me who can't swim, it was the perfect attraction, and I was excited and nervous about what the bottom of the ocean would be like. Fish came right in front of me, and I was able to see a turtle, which was fun. From the boat returning to the beach, I was lucky to see dolphins diving.
I think people of all ages, from small children to the elderly, can enjoy this.

夫婦で参加しました。泳げない私にはピッタリのアトラクションで、海の底はどんな感じだろう？とワクワク、ドキドキでした。すぐ目の前に魚がきて、カメも見れて楽しかったです。ビーチに戻る船からはイルカのダイビングが見れてラッキーでした。
小さい子から年配の方まで楽しめると思います。

I appreciate your service. It's been a fantastic, pleasurable, and smooth first time experience with your company. I will definitely recommend you to all my friends, family, and co-workers. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

The dive was awesome. We had to reschedule due to bad weather, but I didn't mind because I appreciated the captain canceling the trip instead of taking me out for a bad trip. The experience was great, it made my time in Hawaii totally worth it. I would recommend this trip and this group to everyone. It's the best trip you can go on in the islands.

We were not lucky enough to spot a whale on our first attempt, although we were graced with the company of a large pod of Spinner Dolphins swimming very close to the ship.

Two days later, having taken advantage of the free raincheck ticket, we saw four adult Humpback Whales and a calf. There are no words to adequately describe the experience - just go and do it. The Star of Honolulu is crewed by very knowledgeable staff and the onboard facilities and entertainmen are first-rate.

I rode a submarine for the first time. At first, I wasn't very enthusiastic about it, but once I got on, I surprisingly felt like a kid again, even as an adult. There were six of us participating, and just like others mentioned, none of us experienced seasickness, allowing us to enjoy the underwater world. I didn't expect that such a large submarine would have fish coming so close to us, so it was a very valuable experience. However, since we went straight to this optional activity after arriving in Hawaii, everyone ended up falling asleep towards the end. Next time, I want to participate with more leisure.

初めて潜水艦に乗りました。始めはあまり乗り気ではなかったのですが、乗ってみると意外と大人でも子供に戻るものなんですね。6人で参加したのですが、皆さんが書かれていたような船酔いも誰一人もなく海の世界を見ることができました。あんなに大きな潜水艦なのに、直ぐ近くまで魚達が寄ってくるとは思っていませんでしたので、とても貴重な体験でした。しかし今回はハワイに着いた足でそのまま、今回のオプショナルに参加したせいか、みんな最後の方には、寝てしまっていました。次回はもっと余裕を持って参加したいものです。

It is unfortunate that sharks have gotten the label of being mindless eating machines that attack anything that twitches in the water. I was able to experience first hand just how wrong this stereotype actually is.

The moment we arrived, sharks began to make there way to us. The regulars, the Sandbar Sharks, are attracted to the sound of the boat engine and quickly swam up to say hi!, but then an unexpected visitor decided to drop by. My jaw literally dropped when I saw a HUGE tiger shark circling the boat. Then another came by...then ANOTHER! We were lucky since Tiger Sharks are fairly rare.

As the first four made there way into the shark cage, the remaining four, including me, waited on board and watched the sharks from the surface. These creatures just circled the cage and boat and at times a Tiger Shark would pop his head out of the water to munch on some fish. This shark could have easily bitten the crew member, but all he (she?) did was nibble and go.

If anything, it

I took my kids on the Star of Honolulu Hawaiian Cultural Cruise and we had a great time together and we were greeted with the warmest of Aloha. We were served our drinks as the boat departed and then the different activities began. My kids and I enjoyed making flower leis as we watched the other visitors learn how to dance the Hula. On the other end, there were ukulele lessons going on and behind us was a session of coconut leaf weaving. The crew members gathered us all together and we all went out on the deck to feed all these fishes that were swimming in large clumps near the boat.

Later, my kids and I were assisted by a very helpful server with our food at the buffet line. After we ate lunch, we enjoyed the beautiful panoramic scenery from the top deck of the Star and laid back on the lounge chairs enjoying the warmth of the sun. It was a great day and my kids loved it.

I participated with my mother. I chose this experience because I wanted to show her the beauty of the ocean in Hawaii, even though she is not good at swimming. I was worried about the boat ride from the shore to the submarine since I am not good with boats, but I was able to move to the deck twice along the way, so I didn't get seasick. The submarine itself was stable and reassuring.

However, I was a bit disappointed that there were fewer fish than I expected. But it was worth it because my mother was happy.

母と二人で参加しました。泳ぐのが苦手な母にハワイの海の綺麗さを見せたくて選びました。私は船が苦手なので沖から潜水艦までの船の移動が心配でしたが、途中で二回の船上へ移動することが出来たので酔ったりしませんでした。潜水艦自体も揺れが無く安心でした。
ただ、思ったより魚が少なくって残念でした。でも母が喜んでくれたので行って良かったです。

Wow, wow and wow!!!! This was a truely amazing experience. To be that close to sharks in the water, to look them in the eye and feel their distain...... what a feeling. For anyone thinking of doing this trip, I seriously recommend doing the 7am dive, especially if you're going while the Tradewinds are still blowing. It was a little rough when we were out there and it would have been much worse later in the day. Also, if you've never snorkelled before, buy yourself a mask and practice for a couple of days beforehand, its not at easy as it looks. You'll get much more out of it if you know what you're doing with your mask and snorkel.

It was great to see several whales. However, they were too far away. I had high expectations of being able to see the whole whale. Also, the boat, despite being large, swayed quite a bit. The food was delicious, but eating while swaying was a bit challenging... We took motion sickness medication, so we were fine, but quite a few people looked like they were feeling unwell...

クジラが何頭も見れたのはよかったです。が、遠すぎました。クジラの全体像を見れると思うと期待し過ぎです。あと、船は大きい割にはそれなりに揺れます。食事はおいしかったのですが、揺れながら食べるのはちょっと、、、私たちは酔い止めをのんでいたので平気でしたが、結構な数の人が具合悪そうでした。。。

This time, we experienced the dolphin program at Sea Life Park, allowing the children to appreciate the cuteness and intelligence of dolphins. I was moved that what I had always wanted to experience through dramas featuring dolphins could be done as a family. I believe we were able to teach the children the importance of caring for animals through this experience.

今回シーライフパークのドルフィンプログラムを体験して子供たちにイルカの可愛らしさ、賢さを体験させる事が出来ました。昔からイルカの出るドラマなどを通して一度触れてみたと思っていた事が家族で体験できた事に感動しています。子供たちにもこの経験を通して動物達を大切にするという事を教える事が出来たと思います。

It was a package for two people with children (Alan 1 Special! Dolphin Discovery & Play with Cute Rays). Everything was interesting. I might be repeating what others have said, but you need to be open-minded to swim with the rays. The water was a bit dirty, though. However, swimming and interacting with the rays is something you can only do here in the future. (laughs) The space was a bit cramped, but a handsome American staff member who spoke no Japanese was very accommodating. The dolphins left a lasting impression. I think the kids really enjoyed it. The sea lion feeding was also fun for the kids. We couldn't feed the sea turtles; once you get in, if you don't act properly, it can be confusing. The 10% OFF coupon for the restaurant and the waterproof cash case were not given to us, so if you go, it might be better to ask for them yourself. The meals were reasonably priced and had an American feel to them. Additionally, the sea lion and dolphin shows were entertaining. I think you can enjoy them even without participating in the programs. I felt the prices were a bit high. The staff in the park seemed to be divided between really nice people and some who were not so pleasant. However, that was overshadowed by the vacation and the atmosphere of Hawaii. This time, I booked eight types of OP tours with Alan over all seven days. It cost quite a bit, but I made wonderful memories. Last year, I didn't know about Alan and booked local tours through free papers, but I encountered some dangerous scams and misleading tours. Alan's OP tours were perfect with no complaints. If there was a problem, it would be with the tour operator. I received great support from Mr. Uchida at Alan's Hawaii branch for small troubles. When my child had a high fever, they were very caring and responded quickly and politely regarding changes to the tour date and system troubles. Thank you very much. I think Alan's system and services are well done. Once you get used to it, there might not be a better OP tour company. I wish I had known about it sooner. I look forward to a long relationship moving forward. Additionally, if there were operators in Japan, I would be 200% satisfied!!! (laughs)

２人の子供をつれての（アラン１スペシャル！ドルフィン・ディスカバリー＆かわいいエイと遊ぶパッケージ ）でした。内容はどれも面白かったです。他の方と同じ書き込みになってしまいますが、エイと泳ぐには開き直りが必要です。水が少し汚いかな。しかしエイと泳いだり触れることなど、この先ここでしかありませんから。（笑い）スペースは狭いですかね、しかし、日本語の全く通じない、ハンサムなアメリカ人のお兄さんが良い感じに対応してくれました。イルカは、思い出に残りました。子供達が本当に楽しかったんではないでしょうか。アシカの餌付けは子供達も楽しんでいました。海がめの餌付けはで来ませんでした、中に入ってからが、うまく行動しないと戸惑ってしまうと思います。レストラン10％OFFクーポンや防水キャッシュケースなどは、申告制なのかもらえなかったですね、行かれる方は、自分から言ったほうがいいかもしれません。食事は、そんなに高くなくアメリカンな感じで楽しめると思います。他に、アシカやイルカのショーは面白いです。プログラムに参加しなくても楽しめると思います。プライスは、少し高いかなと感じました。園内のスタッフがいい人と、余りにも感じの悪い人と分かれた感じを受け取りました。しかしバケーションやハワイと言う風土にそんなことは打ち消されてしまいましたが。今回、７日間全ての日にアランでＯＰツアーを８種類申し込みました。お金も本当に掛かりましたが、楽しい思い出が出来ました。昨年はアランを知らずに、フリーペーパーなどで現地ツアーで申し込みましたが、かなり危険なボッタクリやハッタリツアーにも出会い騙されてしまいました。アランのＯＰツアーは何の不満も無く完璧でした。ただ、問題があるとすれば、やはりツアー主催催行会社の問題ですかね、小さいトラブルもアランハワイ支社の内田様には大変お世話になりました。子供が、高熱を出して、ツアー日の変更や、システムトラブルなどでも、本当に親身になって迅速、丁寧な対応して頂きました。本当に有難うございました。アランのシステムやサービスは良く出来ていると思います。使い慣れれば、これ以上のＯＰツアー会社は、ないのではないでしょうか。自分ももっと早くから知りたかったです。これからも長い付き合いで宜しくお願いします。追加ですが、日本にも、オペレーターがいられれば２００％満足ですね！！！！！（笑い）

Even elementary school students who found just Waikiki Beach and shopping insufficient were satisfied to go to the bottom of the sea in a real submarine. It's conveniently located for boarding, and it was great to participate as it also healed our tired bodies.

ワイキキビーチやショッピングだけでは物足りない小学生も、本物の潜水艦で海の底に行けたのには満足げでした。便利な場所から乗船できるし、疲れた身体も癒されて、参加して良かったです。

This was my first experience on a submarine, and the tour is designed in such a way that even those who can't scuba dive or snorkel can fully appreciate the beauty and mystery of the underwater world. It starts off slowly and gradually, but right after submerging, the view of the shimmering water surface from below is stunningly beautiful. At times, it feels so mystical that you might even question whether you're underwater or in the sky, with colorful fish that seem to be flying.

There are also areas where boats and planes serve as artificial reefs, and you can see a particularly wide variety of fish there. While I didn't see any sharks, I was able to spot sea turtles quite well. The guide's Japanese was entertaining, and the pamphlet provided for following along with the live commentary was clear and well-made.

One thing to note is that the shuttle ride to board the submarine can make you feel seasick, so if you're worried about that, it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication. Also, the air conditioning inside the submarine is very effective (especially at your feet), so I recommend using the restroom before boarding and wearing pants instead of shorts.

潜水艦は初めてでしたが、スキューバやシュノーケルが出来ない人でも海の中の美しさや神秘さまでもが充分に伝わるツアーになっていますよ。段階的にゆっくりと始まるのですが、沈んだ直後に海中から見える水面がきらきらと美しく、途中ここは海なのか空なのか錯覚するくらいに神秘的で、色とりどりの魚たちがまるで空を飛んでいるようにも感じる時が何度もありました。
船や飛行機が人工のサンゴ礁の変わりになっているところもあり、そこでは特にたくさんの種類の魚たちが見ることが出来ます。サメは見られませんでしたが海亀もしっかりと見ることが出来ました。ガイドの方の日本語がおもしろおかしく、ライブ中継を聞きながら確認できるように配られたパンプレットもわかりやすくよく出来ていました。注意点としては、潜水艦に乗り込むまでのシャトルで船酔いしそうになるので心配な方は酔い止めを用意したほうがいいことと、潜水艦内の冷房が大変よく利いている（特に足元）ので、潜水艦乗船前のシャトルではトイレは済ませ短パンではなくズボンを履いていったほうがいいと思います。

The event I was most looking forward to this time was wonderful. The weather was great, and within 20-30 minutes of boarding, we encountered a mother and baby whale. I thought we might not be able to see them clearly due to regulations that prevent us from staying in one spot for more than 30 minutes and from getting within 100 meters of the whales. However, we were fortunate enough to witness the baby whale unexpectedly approaching the boat, allowing us to see them up close. After parting from this mother and baby, we encountered whales a few more times, but we quickly lost sight of them and couldn't observe them for as long as we did at first. I now think that meeting this mother and baby was a very lucky experience. I was worried about seasickness, but I was able to enjoy the cruise without any major turbulence. Additionally, they provide medication for those who are concerned. It became a very nice memory.

今回一番楽しみにしていたイベント、お天気も良く乗船20-30分で早くもクジラの親子に出会えました。法律によりクジラの居場所がわかっても30分以上一箇所に居続けられないこと、クジラから半径100ｍ以内に近づけないこと等あって、そんなにはっきり見れないのかなと思っていましたが、子クジラが思わず船に近寄ってくる場面に遭遇し間近で観ることができました。この親子と別れてからも何度かクジラには遭遇しましたが、すぐに見失ってしまい最初ほど長い間観察できませんでした。親子との出会いはとても幸運なことだったのかもと今は思っています。船酔いを心配してましたが特に大揺れすることなくクルージングを楽しめました。また、心配な方には薬も配布してくださいます。とてもいい思い出になりました。

I think it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of age. It's safe, and the explanations and guidance are provided in a thorough manner, so I think it's better to have a Japanese guide. The interior of the ship was not as cramped as I had imagined, and I didn't feel concerned about my neighbors. I was able to see rays swimming gracefully and many turtles in the relaxed sea. As a note, since there are steep stairs to go up and down, it's advisable for women to wear pants. If you are prone to seasickness, it's definitely better to take motion sickness medication.

年齢問わず誰にでも楽しめると思います。安全ですし。説明や案内も丁寧にしてくれくるので日本語ガイドの時がいいと思います。艦内は思っていたよりも狭くなく、隣が気になるような事はありませんでした。エイが優雅に泳いでいたり亀が沢山いたりゆったりとした海の中を見る事ができました。注意事項としては急な階段を上り下りなので女性はズボン着用が望ましいです。船酔いする方は酔い止めは必ず飲まれたほうがいいですよ。

I participated with my mother on February 20. We opted out of the shuttle service, but it was about $10 by taxi from Waikiki. I was worried about whether we would be able to see anything, but we were able to see mother and baby whales. We didn't see the big jumps like you often see in photos, but we were able to see the cute little whale swimming behind its mother. It was completely unpredictable where we would see them from, but luckily we were able to see them from the side where we were having our meal. There were also lei-making, ukulele, and hula lessons included, and the staff were all very bright and friendly, which made it a lot of fun. We had a wonderful time and were very satisfied!!

2月20日に母とふたりで参加しました。
送迎なしにしましたが、タクシーでワイキキから10ドルぐらいでした。
見れるかどうか不安でしたが、私たちは親子クジラを見ることが出来ました。
よく写真で見る様な大ジャンプは見れませんでしたが、お母さんの後ろで泳ぐちびっこクジラのかわいい姿を見ることができました。
360度どこで見れるか全く予測不可能ですが、運よく私たちが食事をしていた側で見ることが出来ました。
レイメイキングやウクレレ、フラレッスンも付いていて、スタッフの方たちもとてもみんな明るくフレンドリーで楽しかったです。
楽しいひと時を過ごすことが出来て、大満足です！！

I participated with my wife and our 1-year-old little one. Honestly, it was great. You don't often get to touch dolphins, right? Anyway, it's an irresistible tour for dolphin lovers! It's totally fine even if you have small children! There are life jackets available, and a dedicated interpreter is nearby to explain the trainer's instructions, so it's very reassuring. It will definitely be a great experience for small children! The next time we go to Hawaii, we will definitely go again.

1歳のチビちゃんと妻と3人で参加しました。正直、良かったです。イルカに触れる事など無いですからネー。とにかく、イルカ好きにはたまらないツアーですよ！！小さい子供がいても全然問題なし！ライフジャケットもあるし、専属の通訳の方もそばにいてくれて、トレーナーの指示を教えてくれるので安心です。小さい子供には絶対にいい経験になりますよ！次にまたハワイへ行ったら必ずまた行きます。

I went to Hawaii for my wedding and attended with both families. It was my first time in Hawaii, and just seeing it from the ocean was quite something. The sea is beautiful too! However, it was disappointing that I didn't see any whales at all... They had various events on the boat, like ukulele lessons, hula dancing, and lei-making classes, so it kept us entertained even if we couldn't see the whales! The food was also pretty good.

But personally, I struggled with seasickness... (laughs) I didn't realize I was so weak on boats...

自分の結婚式でハワイに行き、両家親族で参加しました。ハワイは初めてでしたので
海から見るハワイ、というだけでもなかなかのもでした。
海もキレイですしねー
ただ本命の？鯨がまったく見えなかったのは残念｡｡｡
ちゃんと見えなくてもいいように船内にはウクレレやフラダンス、レイ教室など
様々なイベントが仕込んでいて飽きさせないようになっています！
ご飯もそこそこ美味しかったです。

ただ個人的には船酔いが･･･（笑
こんなに自分が船に弱いとは知りませんでした｡｡｡

I participated with my 3-year-old child on February 10th. As expected, I got seasick on the boat to the submarine, which was quite tough. The travel time was about 10 minutes, but including the transfer time for other groups, we had about 15 to 20 minutes of docking time near the submarine, and I felt nauseous during that time as well. There are only two toilets on that boat, so I recommend using the restroom at the hotel before boarding. (Also, entering that toilet made me feel even more nauseous due to the cramped, sealed space.)

I was expecting to see colorful corals and fish inside the submarine, but perhaps because it was deep underwater or due to the lack of light, everything appeared to be a bluish color. This was unexpected and quite disappointing. At the five points we visited, there were many fish at the last point, but the others were rather lackluster. It was different from what I had imagined, and I felt sad and got more seasick than I expected, making it a tough tour. However, I think riding the submarine was a good experience, but once is enough.

２/１０に３歳の子供と参加しました。
やはり、潜水艦までの船で酔ってしまい、かなりツラかったです。
移動時間は１０分位ですが、他のグループの乗り換え時間などを含めると、潜水艦の近くでの停泊時間が１５分~２０分近くあり、その間も気持ち悪くなってしまいました。
トイレがその船に２個しかないので、ホテルで済ませるのをお勧めします。
（また、そのトイレに入ると、密閉された狭い空間の為、さらに酔ってしまいました。）
潜水艦の中は、色とりどりのサンゴや、魚を期待したのですが、深く潜ってる為？光が届かないせいか？魚もサンゴもすべて、青っぽい色にしか見えませんでした。
コレが予想外で、かなり悲しかったです。
魚も５つのﾎﾟｲﾝﾄでは、最後のﾎﾟｲﾝﾄはたくさん魚がいましたが、他はいまいちな感じでした。
ちょっと、思っていたものとは違い、悲しかったし、予想以上に酔ってしまい、ツライツアーでした。
でも、潜水艦に乗れたのは、良い経験だったと思いますが、１回乗れば十分。という感じでした。

I can't believe we could get so close to the dolphins and even touch them! My 5-year-old daughter was so excited.

イルカとあんなに接近できて触れることもできるなんて！
5歳の娘がおおはしゃぎでした。

I thought I would be able to enjoy whale watching elegantly on a luxury cruise, but I found it to be not particularly luxurious. The food was something that would suit Japanese tastes, but it was just "ordinary." As for the main attraction, the whales, I could only see a little bit of their backs far away, and I didn't get to see them splashing their tails like in the pictures. There were onboard activities like lei-making, hula classes, and ukulele classes, but since they all happened at the same time, I could only participate in one. Overall, it was disappointing. (I may have had overly high expectations...)

豪華客船で優雅にホエールウォッチングができると思い、申し込んだところ、特に豪華ではなかったかなぁと思います。食事は、日本人の口に合うものの、「普通」でした。メインのくじらは、背中が遠くの方でちょこっと見えたりするだけで、写真のように、尾ひれがザパーンとしているものは見えません。船内アクティビティは、レイ作り、フラ教室、ウクレレ教室とあるものの、３つ同時で行われるため、１つしかできません。総合的に、期待はずれでした。（期待しすぎた部分もありましたが・・・）

I went on January 13th. On the day I arrived in Hawaii, I signed up for this activity as a way to combat jet lag. I ended up rushing from the bus stop and arrived just in time!

Once on board, I was shown to my seat, and as I settled in, we set sail. The explanations were provided in both English and Japanese, which made it easy to understand. Even if I felt a bit tired and dazed sitting in my seat, they announced when whales were spotted, so I was able to see them. At first, they were quite far away, and we only saw spouts, which made me think it would be disappointing. However, the second sighting was a mother and calf, and we even got to see their tails. When you see that, you really feel like you've seen whales!

The meal was buffet style, but it seems you need to get your food at the beginning, as there are no additional servings later. The taste was okay, but I was able to enjoy some Hawaiian dishes as well.

On the way back, there were activities like lei making, hula, and ukulele lessons. I participated in hula and lei making, and I was surprised by how few participants there were.

There are various companies offering this plan, and I was initially concerned that this ALAN company, being cheaper, might have some drawbacks. However, that was not the case at all, which made me feel like I got a great deal!

1月13日に行ってきました。
ハワイ到着日に、時差ぼけ対策も兼ねたアクティビティーをと、こちらを申し込みました。集合時間ぎりぎりになってしまい、バス停から走りました！！
というのはさておき、乗船すると、席を案内され、そこを拠点に、船内観覧をしているうちに、出航。きちんと英語と日本語で説明してくれるので、よく分かりますし、ちょっと疲れてボーっとイスに座っていても、鯨が見えると、放送で教えてくれるので、見ることができます。始めはかなり遠くて、しかも潮吹きのみだったので、これでおしまいだと寂しいなぁと思っていたら、２頭目は親子で、しかも、テールも見れました。これが見れると鯨見た！って感じしますね。
食事は、バイキングスタイルですが、始めにとっておかないと、あとでの追加はないようです。まぁまぁなお味ですが、ハワイ料理もとれました。
帰路は、レイ作り、フラ、ウクレレレッスンのアクティビティーがあり、私は、フラとレイに参加しましたが、意外と参加者が少ないので驚きました。
様々な会社でこのプランありますし、その中で、このALANさんは格安だから、なにか差があったら？？と思っていましたが、まったくそんなことなく、ということは、とってもお得な気分に浸れました。