Oahu
We participated in the Dolphin Encounter with our 5-year-old child. It seems they had a lot of fun interacting directly with the dolphins. Since our child's height is 110 cm, they couldn't touch the bottom of the pool, but it wasn't a problem as the parents could assist. The event started at 1 PM and ended around 2:30 PM, but we had some time to kill since the return bus was at 5 PM. Although there are things to see at the aquarium, it's not very large, and the gift shop closed at 3:30 PM, so I felt it would be better to go with a rental car.
ドルフィンエンカウンターに5才の子供と参加しました。
イルカと直接触れ合う事が出来てとても楽しかったようです。
子供の身長が110cmなのでプールでは足がつかなかったですが、親が補助とすれば、問題ありませんでした。
1時から始まり2時半ぐらいで全て終了しますが帰りのバスが5時との事で時間を持て余しました。水族館なのでみるものはありますが、そんなに広くないのとギフトショップが3時半で閉まったので、レンタカーで行った方が良いと感じました。
Since this is my second time, I had a general idea of what to expect. It's smoother if you wear your swimsuit underneath before departure. Don't forget to bring a towel since you can take a shower afterward. When changing, the staff will select the life jacket for you, so I think it's better to wait calmly on the spot to get one that fits perfectly. The pool for interacting with the dolphins was really cold again this time. They check for accessories and nail polish when you enter. Glitter nails were fine, but stones and studs are not allowed, so it seems you have to wear gloves. I wondered what would happen if you had them on your feet... I think it's better to avoid 3D nails if you participate in this.
2度目なのでだいたいの勝手はわかっていました。
出発前に下に水着を着ておくとスムーズです。終わったあとシャワーを浴びれるのでタオルを忘れずに持参した方がいいです。
着替える時に救命胴衣をスタッフさんが選んでくれるので、あわてずその場で待っていた方がサイズぴったりなものを着用できて良いと思います。
イルカと触れ合うプールは今回もめっちゃ冷たかったです。
入る際にアクセサリーやマニキュアをチェックされます。ラメ入りのネイルは大丈夫でした。ストーン、スタッヅなどはNGなので手袋をつけさせられるようです。足についていたらどうなるんだろう…とちょっと疑問に思いました。これに参加するなら3Dのネイルは控えた方がいいと思います。
I was moved to see wild dolphins and turtles up close like that. Last year, I participated in a helicopter tour of Kilauea Volcano, and this tour met my expectations just like before, so I am very grateful. Thank you!
野性のイルカやカメをあれだけ近くで見られたことに感動しました。
昨年はキラウエア火山のヘリツアーに参加しましたが、今回も期待してた通りのツアーだったのでとても感謝しております。
ありがとうございました!
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you were satisfied.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Iruka Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
ご満足いただけたとのこと、大変嬉しく思います。
是非次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Iruka Office
Since my child is still not very good at swimming, we entered the Dolphin Aloha program. It looked like so much fun to touch the dolphins and feed them. Although we didn't go into the pool, we got splashed quite a bit. (But we dried off while walking around the park afterward.) It was reassuring to have a guide who spoke Japanese with us. When my child is a bit older, I would love to swim with the dolphins next time! 😊
子供がまだあまり泳げないので、ドルフィンアロハにエントリーしました。
イルカに触ったり、餌をあげたり、とても楽しそうでした。
プール内には入りませんが、結構水をかけられました。(でもその後パーク内を回っているうちに乾きます)
日本語が話せるガイドさんがついていてくれたので、安心でした。
もう少し大きくなったら、今度はイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいな:-)
I participated with my 5-year-old son. The shuttle service was well-organized, with assigned seating despite the large number of participants, and the explanations and stories on the way were very enjoyable. We saw a pod of about 30 dolphins, including around 3 baby dolphins that swam right beneath me! The water was crystal clear, and even though it was deep, I didn't feel scared at all; the white sandy bottom was actually beautiful. We also went to a spot where we swam with 4 sea turtles. I heard that seals were seen on the first trip, so I hope to encounter them next time I participate. The crew on the boat was also very fun, and I would love to join again! ☺︎
5歳の息子を連れて参加しました、
送迎車、参加人数も多いのに席もちゃんと決まっていたりと段取り良く、行きの説明やお話しもとても楽しく聞けました、
イルカの群れ30頭くらい、赤ちゃんイルカも3頭位、私の真下を泳いでくれました!
透き通る水に、深かったのに全然怖くなく、
白い砂底が逆に素敵でした。
海亀のスポットにも行き4匹と泳げました。
1便ではアザラシも見れたらしく、また参加した時に出会えたらいいなと思います。
船のクルーの人達もとても楽しくて
また参加したいです☺︎
Aloha, RM,
Thank you for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School. We are all very happy that you were able to have a valuable experience that can only be had in Hawaii!
Please come back and visit us again using the scholarship program♪
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office, Moe
Aloha, RMさん
この度は私立イルカ中学にご参加くださり有り難うございます。
ハワイでしかできない貴重な体験をしていただけてスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです!
奨学金制度を利用してぜひまた遊びに来てください♪
Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe
I participated in the encounter with my 8-year-old and 3-year-old daughters. My 8-year-old had been there before, but she spent much longer in the pool this time and was very satisfied. After the tour, we had to wait quite a while at the photo counter, even though there wasn't much time before the return bus. If it had been a bit smoother, we could have returned without stress... Also, the return bus was as cold as a refrigerator, and even with a jacket on, I felt like I might catch a cold.
8歳と3歳の娘を連れてエンカウターに参加しました。
8歳の娘は2度目でしたが、以前よりプールにいる時間が長くて大満足でした。
ツアーに参加してから、帰りのバスの時間があまりないわりに写真のカウンターが混み合い結構待ちました。
もう少しスムーズならストレスフリーで帰れるたのに…
あと、帰りのバスの中が冷蔵庫並で上着を着ていても風邪引きそうでした。
It seems I was unlucky that day and couldn't swim with the dolphins... But I spotted three from the boat! On the way to the harbor, our guide Julie kept talking, and it was fun! I learned a lot about Oahu. I feel like giving it five stars, but since I couldn't swim with them, I'll give it four stars in hopes for the next time! I'll participate again! ( ˆoˆ )
この日は運が悪かったみたいで、イルカ先生と泳ぐことはできず…。でも船の上から3頭見つけました!
ハーバーに向かう途中、ガイドのジュリさんがずーっとお話してくれていて、楽しかったです!オアフ島の事すごく勉強になりました。
気持ち的には星5つですが、一緒に泳げなかったので次への期待を込めて星4つ!
また参加します( ˆoˆ )
Thank you for participating in the tour! I understand that you weren't able to swim with the dolphins this time, but I hope you'll try again next time. We look forward to your participation.
Dolphin Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます!
今回はイルカと泳げなかったとのことですが、是非次回トライしていただければと思います。
ご参加お待ちしております。
イルカオフィス
It was really cold on the boat.
We were able to see dolphins and turtles.
The attendant was nice, which was great.
船の上は、めちゃ寒かったです。
イルカもカメも見れました。
お姉さんのアテンドもナイス、良かったです。
Hello, Choco Maru!
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Junior High program! It can get chilly on the boat even in summer. We appreciate your valuable feedback for future participants. We are all delighted that you got to meet Dolphin-sensei and Professor Turtle!
We also offer tours to Dolphin High School and Manta Graduate School on the Big Island! Please come visit us when you're in Hawaii! We look forward to seeing you again!
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office, Moe
Aoha. チョコ丸様!
この度はイルカ中学にご参加下さり有難うございます!
船の上は夏でも冷えることもあります。今後参加されるお客様への貴重なご意見有難うございます。
イルカ先生、カメ大教授にも会えたということでスタッフ一同嬉しく思います!
ハワイ島ではイルカ高等学校やマンタ大学院などのツアーもございます!
ハワイ島にお越しの際はぜひ遊びに来てください♩
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております!
Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe
This was my first dolphin watching experience after turning 50! I was worried about my stamina, but it turned out to be unnecessary. The boat captain and crew were all very nice, making it a fantastic experience. For those who will be experiencing this in the future, make sure to take measures against seasickness.
50才を越えて、初のイルカウォッチング!
体力に心配がありましたが、取り越し苦労でした。
ボートキャプテンやクルーの皆さんがとても良い人達で最高の経験でした。
これから体験する方は、船酔い対策はしっかりとして下さい。
Aloha, Kuro-chan!
Thank you very much for participating in the Dolphin Junior High! We are all very happy to hear that you had the best experience together with us!
On the Big Island, we also offer tours such as Dolphin High School and Manta Graduate School. Please come visit us again when you come to the Big Island! We look forward to seeing you again!
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office, Moe
Aloha,くろちゃん様!
この度はイルカ中学にご参加くださり有難うございました!
初めての経験を一緒に出来たこと、最高の経験と言ってもらえたことスタッフ一同大変嬉しく思います!
ハワイ島ではイルカ高等学校、マンタ大学院といったツアーも行っております。
ハワイ島へお越しの際はぜひまた遊びに来てください♩
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております!
Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe
It was Amazing and terrifying at the same time! I'd do it again.
I chose this season to go on a boat to see whales, but unfortunately, I didn't spot any this time. However, I think it's great that I can try again with my boarding pass during my stay!
クジラを見たいがために、この季節を選び船に乗りましたが、残念ながら今回クジラの姿は見れませんでした。でも、滞在中乗船券でしたら再度挑戦できるので良いと思いました!!
Thank you very much for joining our cruise.
We are very sorry that you were unable to observe any whales on the day of your participation.
The next season will begin in January, so we hope you will join us again.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Star of Honolulu
私共のクルーズにお越しいただき誠に有難うございました。
ご参加いただきました日はクジラを観測いただけず、大変残念に思います。
1月より次のシーズンが始まりますので、またご参加いただければと思います。
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
This was one of my favorite activities on my vacation. The entire team was very nice and made sure we understood what we were doing and had a good time. I really enjoyed being able to be underwater to see the fish and sea turtles without having to learn to scuba dive or deal with snorkel gear below the surface of the water. The pictures and video from the activity were also very well done and a good price.
The guide mentioned that it was quite a lucky day, as we quickly discovered a pod of dolphins after we started searching. We encountered dolphins jumping out of the water and several times came across a group of dolphins, seeing about 60 of them (according to the guide)! My family was also deeply moved, making it the best experience. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling surrounded by large sea turtles and fish, feeling like we were in an aquarium. We ended with a hula dance and a group photo.
The guide was a woman named Julie, and she was fantastic. She was very funny, upbeat, and kept us laughing from the explanations in the car to the guidance on the boat. Her strong love for the ocean and dolphins was evident, making her an excellent guide. I think it would be lucky to have Julie as your guide.
One thing to take note of is that, as Julie mentioned herself, this dolphin experience is quite athletic and rigorous. It felt like, "Wait, are we jumping in already?" and the kids were a bit scared, but once we jumped in, everything turned out fine. In the end, we were all super moved, so the rigorous approach ended up being a good thing.
Overall, encountering the dolphins and having the best guide made for an incredibly fortunate tour. I highly recommend it.
ガイドさんも言っていましたが、かなりラッキーな日だったようで、探し始めてすぐにイルカ先生の群れを発見。海面をジャンプするイルカに加え、群れで及ぶイルカに何度も遭遇でき、約60頭(ガイドさん曰く)も見ることが出来ました! 家族も感動しきりで最高の体験になりました。 その後は、大きなウミガメや魚に囲まれた水族館にいるようなシュノーケリングを楽しみました。最後は皆でフラダンスと記念撮影で終了。
ジュリさんというガイドさんだったのですが、この女性がまた最高でした。とっても面白く、ノリが良くて、車内の説明から船上でのガイダンスまで笑いっぱなし。また海やイルカへの愛が強く気持ち・情熱が伝わるガイドでとても良かったです。ジュリさんに当たったらラッキーだと思います。
一点Take Noteしたいのは、ジュリさんも自分で言っていましたが、このイルカ中学、結構体育会系でスパルタです。「え?これでもう飛び込んじゃうの?」という感じで、子供たちもビビッていましたが、いざ飛び込んだら何とかなるもの。結局超感動していたので、このスパルタも結果的には良かったです。
というわけで、イルカとの遭遇も、最高のガイドさんも、恵まれた最高のツアーでした。強くお勧めです。
Aloha, mskn1007,
Thank you for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School program.
What a lucky day it is! We are all so happy that you were able to have such a wonderful experience that is hard to come by in Japan. It’s great to see the love for dolphins that Guide Julie has shining through!!!
When you visit the Big Island, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha, mskn1007様
この度は私立イルカ中学にご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
とてもラッキーな日ですね!
日本では中々経験出来ない素敵な体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ガイドジュリのイルカ愛が伝わって何よりです!!!
ハワイ島にお越しの際はイルカ高校・マンタ大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
I rode it once over 10 years ago. My impression at that time was quite good, so I decided to ride it again this time, but... I was disappointed because I couldn't see much. There were hardly any Japanese people on this trip, so the captain's talk was all in English, which I didn't understand well (^_^;) I wonder if it depends on the weather. I won't be doing it again.
10年以上前に、1回乗りました。
その時の印象が割りと良かったので、今回も乗ったのですが…
あまり、良く見えなくてがっかりでした。
日本人が殆どいない回だったので、船長の話しも英語オンリーで、良くわからん(^_^;)
天気にもよるのかな~
再度は無いですね。
アトランティスサブマリンアドベンチャーをVELTRAで予約していただき、ありがとうございます。アロハ。
Mahalo for booking an Atlantis Submarine Adventure with VELTRA. Aloha.
We were able to encounter a pod of dolphins, and my daughter was excited. It seems that luck can vary from day to day, and we were lucky this time.
The staff were kind, which made us feel secure participating in the tour, and our satisfaction level was quite high. I'm glad we participated. If there’s another opportunity, I would definitely like to join again.
イルカの群れに出会う事ができ、娘も興奮していました。やはり、その日によって運の良い悪いはあるようで、今回はラッキーでした。
スタッフの方も親切で安心してツアーに参加出来、かなり満足度高かったです。参加して良かったです。また機会ありましたら是非宜しくお願いします。
Aloha, Mahalo!
Thank you for participating in the tour of the Private Dolphin Middle School. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit the Big Island, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha, マハロ!様
この度は私立イルカ中学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にお越しの際はイルカ高校・マンタ大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
My wife and I had such a great experience! The sharks come close but stay at a safe distance. The guides are very knowledgeable about the ocean and have utmost respect for the sea. I recommend taking the earliest trip to have the calmest sea so you don’t have to work too hard fighting waves and currents. A+ outfit!
Participation of a 5-year-old boy alone
I read in other people's experiences that it was okay not to understand English, but in our case, we were in a group of five (four of whom were children from English-speaking countries), and there was no particular support, which made my son feel quite isolated. The instructor initially taught us about the size of the dolphins, but since we couldn't understand the words, we waited for what felt like thirty minutes for the explanation to finish. At one point, my son had a gloomy expression and said, "I don't understand what they're saying, so this isn't fun at all." I regretted participating in this program.
After that, we finally entered the pool and had a photo session with the dolphins, but compared to the other four, my son clearly had fewer poses. For example, we took turns kissing the dolphin for photos, but my son's turn was skipped. When it came to swimming with the dolphin for photos, he was skipped again. And when it was time to feed the dolphin for photos, he was skipped once more. I seriously wondered if this was some form of discrimination.
Still, I held onto a faint hope that they might take photos of him later, but as expected, my wish was not fulfilled until the end. He was skipped so many times that I thought about going to the reception to ask for photos, but by the time I circled the pool, the program had ended. I couldn't bring myself to ask to go back into the pool for photos again, so I gave up, but I felt regret and tears came to my eyes.
It seemed like he was ignored because he couldn't speak English.
Later, when we were choosing the photos to purchase, none of the poses I had initially requested were available, and there wasn't a single good photo, which was disappointing. I regretted coming all this way and paying a high price for the photos. I managed to buy a few photos, but every time I look at them, I feel sad, so I’ve put them away.
I apologize for the lengthy message, but if your child is going to participate, I wouldn’t recommend it unless they are fluent in English like a native speaker. I think it would be fine for adults.
5歳男子一人参加
他の方の体験談に、英語がわからなくても大丈夫と書いてありましたが、
うちの場合は5人グループ(うち4人は英語圏の子供達)で、
特にフォローもなく疎外感がかなり強かったみたいです。
インストラクターの方が、最初にイルカの大きさなどを教えてくれましたが
言葉がわからず、数十分(恐らく30分程度?)ひたすら説明が終わるのを待っていました。途中「何を言ってるかわからないから、ちっとも楽しくないね。」と暗い顔をしていたのでこのプログラムに参加したことを後悔しました。
そのあといよいよプールに入って、イルカと撮影をしてくれましたが、
他の4人と比べて明らかにポーズが少なかったです。
例えば順番ずつイルカにキスをする写真を撮るのですが、息子の番だけスキップされました。
順にイルカと泳ぎ写真を撮る、息子だけスキップ。
順にイルカに餌をあげる写真を撮る、息子だけスキップ。
これは人種差別なのか?と割と真剣に悩みました笑
それでも後から撮ってくれるかもと淡い期待をいだいておりましたが、
予想通り最後まで願いが叶うことはありませんでした。
あまりにスキップされるので、受付に写真を撮って欲しいと言いに行こうと思いプールをぐるりと周っている間にプログラムが終了しました。
まさかもう一度プールに入って写真を撮ってくれなんて言えませんでしたので諦めましたが、悔しくて少し涙が出ました笑
息子が英語が話せないから、存在を無視されていたようでした。
あとから購入する写真を選ぶのですが、最初に希望を伝えていたポーズも無く、良いものが一枚もなかったので落胆しました。
高いお金を払って写真を撮ってもらいに来たのに、と後悔しました。
なんとか写真を数枚購入しましたが見るたびに悲しい気持ちになるので、しまいこんでいます。
長くなりましたが、お子様が参加されるのであれば英語がネイティブ並みに堪能でないとおすすめしません。大人なら大丈夫だと思います。
アロハ
あなたの体験を聞いて残念に思います。私たちは世界中からのゲストを歓迎しており、英語を話さないゲストと英語を話すゲストのすべてが私たちの教育的でインタラクティブなイルカプログラムを楽しむことが重要です。あなたが体験したことはそうではなく、私たちはこれを聞いて申し訳なく、残念に思います。このフィードバックをプログラムを担当したトレーナーと共有し、いつの日かより良い体験のためにあなたを再びお迎えできることを願っています。
マハロ、
Aloha
We are disappointed to hear of your experience. We welcome guests from all over the world and it is important to us that all of our guests, non-English speaking and English speaking, enjoy our educational and interactive dolphin programs. This is not what you experienced and we are sorry and disappointed to hear this. We will be sure to share this feedback with the trainer who facilitated the program and hope that one day we can welcome you back for a better experience.
Mahalo,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=fagyTFAHomg
Hope the link works here. It was great fun diving with these guys on this boat. Who need a cage when you can be free with nature. You can cut and paste the link if it don't auto link.
Great activity when visiting Hawaii!
Crew was great and the pics were amazing!!
Book the early times for the best viewing and less chance of weather cancellation
Recommend taking Dramamine for the trip even if you have an iron stomach
I participated in the premium Japanese guided tour from 10 AM with my 2-year-old child.
I had assumed the guide would be Japanese, but it turned out to be Jim, a tall Westerner who had previously lived in Japan and spoke very fluent Japanese. He was a gentleman with a kind personality, attentive to details, and very friendly towards children.
I joined this tour because I wanted to show my child the underwater world, so I didn't have high expectations for the tour itself based on the reviews. However, it was fun to see artificial reefs and sea turtles up close. I believe this was largely thanks to Jim's detailed explanations. As a licensed scuba diver, Jim had impressive knowledge, and his explanations were very thorough and enjoyable!
When I visit Hawaii next time, I definitely want to join this tour again, specifically hoping to have Jim as our guide. Thank you, Jim!
If you want to enjoy Jim's explanations on this tour, I recommend going down the stairs from the entrance on the right side when boarding the submarine to sit in the front row. You can also see the control seat and sit close to the guide, which is a great option!
10時〜のプレミアムの日本語ガイドツアーに2歳児を連れて参加しました。
てっきり日本人ガイドかと思いきや、ジムさんという長身の欧米人で、以前に日本に住まわれていた、とても上手な日本語を話される方でした。お人柄も紳士的で、細やかな気遣いをされる、子どもにも優しいとても素敵な方でした。
今回、子どもに海の中を見せてあげたく参加したので、口コミを見てツアー自体にはあまり期待はしていなかったのてすが、人工魚礁やウミガメを間近で見られて楽しかったです。それもやはりガイドのジムさんの細やかな解説のお陰かと思います。ジムさんはスキューバダイビングのライセンス保有者なので流石の知識量で、解説がとても細やかで楽しかったです!
次にハワイを訪れる際も、またこちらのツアーを是非ジムさん目当てで参加させて頂きたいと思います。ジムさん、ありがとうございました。
もし、このツアーでジムさんの解説を楽しみたいのであれば、潜水艦に乗り込むときに向かって右の入り口から階段を降りると先頭の席に座れます。操縦席も見られ、ガイドさんの近くに座れるのでオススメですよ☆
This tour is greatly enjoyed by my third-grade child. We booked the submarine tour here for the second time, following last year. The deciding factor was that they offered late boarding times. In Hawaii, there are plenty of activities, allowing you to schedule various tours in one day. On this day, we had a packed itinerary, enjoying snorkeling at Hanauma Bay after climbing Diamond Head for sunrise, followed by the submarine tour. As far as I searched, the only option for a 3 PM boarding reservation (confirmed the next day after the request) was through VELTRA, which allowed us to have a fulfilling day. The issuance of the reservation confirmation and the transportation service are comparable to other companies, so I highly recommend it. There is a Japanese audio guide available on board, so there’s no need to worry.
小3の子供が大変気に入っているツアーです。昨年に続き、2度目の潜水艇乗船をこちらで予約しました。決め手になったのは、遅い時間の乗船予約が可能だったからです。ハワイでは、アクティビティが充実しているので1日に様々なツアーを組むことができ、この日もダイヤモンドヘッド日の出登頂後にハナウマ湾でシュノーケルを楽しんだ後の潜水艇ツアーと盛り沢山な内容でした。検索した限り、15時の乗船予約(リクエスト後、翌日に確定)はVELTRAさんだけでしたので、おかげで充実した1日を過ごすことができました。予約確定書の発行や送迎も他社ツアーと遜色ないので大変オススメです。艇内ではイヤホンによる日本語ガイドがあるので特に心配不要です。
I joined this tour because I wanted to swim with dolphins! It was completely different from any snorkeling I've done before and required a lot of physical effort! But that's the purpose of the tour, to swim with dolphins! I swam with all my might to be with the dolphins☆ I was very tired, but I was able to swim with many dolphins and even encountered a turtle, creating wonderful memories♪ The spam onigiri I had on the boat was really delicious (^_^)
イルカと泳ぎたくてこのツアーに参加しました!今まで参加したシュノーケルとは全然違ってとても体力のいるツアーです!でもこれはツアーの目的であるイルカと泳ぐため!イルカと泳ぎたくて全力で泳ぎました☆とっても疲れましたがたくさんのイルカと泳ぐことができ、また亀にも遭遇してとても楽しい思い出ができました♪船の上で食べたスパムおにぎりがとっても美味しかったです(^_^)
Aloha!!!
Yukachin,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin Junior High this time.
Also, thank you for your wonderful words.
Please come back to play with Teacher Dolphin again!
All of our staff are looking forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Aloha!!!
ゆかちん様
この度はイルカ中学にご参加ありがとうございました。
ならびに素敵なお言葉もありがとうございます。
ぜひまたイルカ先生と遊びに来てくださいね!
従業員一同またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
We participated in a tour with my grandmother in her 70s and my 6-year-old daughter, spanning three generations. I was worried about my grandmother using the ladder to board the submarine, but she was able to get on and off without any issues. There was a Japanese-speaking guide, which allowed both my grandmother and daughter to enjoy the experience across a wide age range. My daughter wanted to see a stingray, and I wanted to see a sea turtle, and we were both very satisfied as our wishes came true.
70代の祖母、6歳の娘と3世代でツアーに参加。祖母が潜水艦に乗り込む際のタラップが不安でしたが問題なく乗り降りできました。日本語でのガイドもあり祖母も娘も幅広い年代で楽しむことができました。娘はエイ、私はウミガメを見たかったのですがそれぞれの願いが叶い大満足でした。
The day after arriving in Honolulu, I eagerly participated, but surprisingly, there were few fish, and it ended up being just a view of a decaying sunken ship and a fighter plane. I was a bit disappointed...
ホノルル到着の翌日、期待して参加しましたが、意外にも魚が少なく朽ち果てた沈没船や戦闘機を眺めるだけで終わってしまった。ちょっとがっかり、、、
I participated with my son, who is slightly taller than 92 cm. I was really worried about the height restrictions and what would happen if they said something, but we were able to board without any checks at all. This might have just been for this time, though.
The ladder to the submarine is steep, so children who aren’t good at climbing up and down in parks or playgrounds might feel a bit uneasy.
Once you dive, it really feels like an aquarium, and it’s hard to experience the sensation of being on a submarine. That was a blind spot for me. My son got bored quickly since we often go to the local aquarium, which was disappointing. The adults enjoyed it, though. We were lucky to see a sea turtle! But I did get seasick.
All seats were by the window with Japanese commentary. I think choosing the premium option at this time was the right decision.
92cmよりやや大きめくらいの身長の息子と参加しました。身長制限のこと、何か注意されたらどうしよう!と気が気じゃなかったのですが、全くチェックせずに乗船できました。今回だけかもしれませんが。
潜水艦へのハシゴは急なので、公園や遊び場などで上り下りしっかりできない子供はちょっと不安かもしれません。
潜ってしまうともう、まさに水族館といった感じで、潜水艦に乗っている!という臨場感は味わいにくいですね。盲点でした。
よく近所の水族館に行っているので、息子はすぐ飽きてしまって、残念でした。
大人は楽しめました。
ウミガメが見れました。ラッキー!
でも、船酔いしました。
日本語解説付きの全席窓際でした。この時間のプレミアムを選んだのは正解だったと思います。
The pickup was at 5:50 AM.
Just as the rumors said, Julie was amazing! She was very cute and full of energy, and thanks to her, the tour was a lot of fun!
I was feeling uneasy due to lack of sleep, jet lag, and being prone to seasickness, but I thought I could manage with some motion sickness medication.
The boat didn't sway too much, but after we got into the water for a while, I started to feel seasick.
However, I forgot about feeling sick because I was so focused on taking pictures of the dolphins, and I even saw baby dolphins!
When we returned to the boat to move to the sea turtle point, I remembered that I had been feeling sick.
The sea turtles swam really close to us, and there were so many of them; it was truly moving.
On the way back, I completely crashed and slept the whole time, but I think it was a great tour!
The crew members were all really nice. It was the best.
Since it was cold, I definitely recommend borrowing a wetsuit (everyone in our group borrowed one).
I also think it's a good idea to bring a bath towel (it gets cold after you take off the wetsuit).
You'll be swaying on the sea for about three hours, so motion sickness medication is a must. I want to participate in this tour again after somehow overcoming seasickness.
I was also happy to receive the group photo via email right after the tour! 😊
朝5:50のピックアップでした。
噂通りのジュリさん!笑
とてもかわいくて元気いっぱいで彼女のおかげで楽しいツアーでした!
寝不足、時差ボケ、船に弱い私は嫌な予感がしていたものの酔い止めで乗り切ろうと思っていました。
船はそこまで揺れなかったですが、海に入ってしばらくしたら波酔いしてしまいました。
でもイルカがたくさん見えて、赤ちゃんイルカも見えて、写真を撮るのに夢中で気持ち悪くなっていたことも忘れました。
ウミガメのポイントへ移動するため船に戻ると、酔っていたことを思い出しました。笑
ウミガメもすっごく近くで泳いでくれて、たくさんいて、感動しました。
帰りの船は完全ダウンでずっと寝てしまいましたが、とてもいいツアーだったと思います!
本当にクルーの方がみんないい人。
最高でした。
寒いのでウエットスーツは絶対に借りたほうがいいです。(私たちのクラスは全員借りてました)
あとバスタオルも持参したほうがいいと思います。(ウエットスーツ脱いだあと寒いので)
約3時間海の上で揺られることになるので、酔い止めは必須。どうにか船酔いを克服してまた参加したいツアーです。笑
あとツアー後にすぐ集合写真をメールで頂けたのも嬉しかったです(^^)
Aloha!!
Thank you for enrolling at Dolphin Middle School. Also, congratulations on your graduation.
Thank you for your wonderful words. Julie is also delighted.
The entire Dolphin family will work hard to make it an even better tour, so please come back to enroll again.
Thank you very much for everything.
Mahalo!!
Aloha!!
su70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。また、ご卒業おめでとうございます。
素敵なお言葉までありがとうございます。ジュリも喜んでいます。
さらに良いツアーにしていけるようイルカファミリー一同がんばりますので、是非また入学をしに遊びに来てください。
この度は本当にありがとうございました。
Mahalo!!
The guys on boat really do a great job. We had a lot of sharks around and great memories made. We will be coming back again for sure. Only wish a few other types of sharks would have joined us. A hammerhead or tiger shark would have been a treat. I studied sharks in Oceanography for 3 years. So know a ton about sharks. Loved every second of being in the water with them.
Mahalo
So amazing!!! My husband and I have looked over our footage everyday since
It was my first time on a submarine, and it was good, but I was a bit disappointed that I didn't see as many fish as I expected. I thought, "Is this it?" However, I did get to see sea turtles. In terms of seeing fish, the quality is much lower compared to an aquarium, so I think it's better to consider riding the submarine as the main attraction. I was expecting to see more fish, so I feel like it was a bit of a waste for the price I paid.
潜水艦に初めて乗る、それは良かったのですが魚が思ったより見れずに、あれ?こんなもの??といった印象ではありました。ただ、海亀も見ることができます。水族館よりずっと魚を見るということに関しては質が落ちるので潜水艦に乗る!というのをメインに考えるといいかと思います。私はもっと魚が見れると思っていたのでこの値段でこれは少し勿体なかったかなと思っています。
This was amazing just like your first zip line experience except with a whole different technology and this time underwater. The staff was awesome and welcoming. Pictures/video for souvenirs and the definite conversations back home were very well done and superbly arranged by the divers - Kudos on the shots!