Reviewed by: tuyosi
I've been to Hawaii many times, but this time I wanted to join a tour that I had never done before, and I found this one. At first, my wife and I were anxious because the guide only spoke English and it involved sharks, but once we participated, the guide was kind and entertained us with easy-to-understand English mixed with Japanese. When we dove into the ocean, we were overwhelmed by the countless sharks in the incredibly blue sea, but by the end, my wife and I were so into it that we said we wanted to dive even more. I recommend this for those who are familiar with Hawaii and looking for some excitement.
ハワイには何度も行っていますが今回は今までにしたことのないツアーに参加したくてこのツアーを見つけました。
最初はガイドが英語のみだしサメということで妻と二人で不安でしたが実際に参加してみるとガイドの方は親切でわかりやすい日本語まじりの英語で楽しませてくれました。
海に潜ると今までに見たこともない真っ青な海に数え切れない程のサメに圧倒されましたが終わるころには妻と二人でもっと潜っていたいねと言うほどのめり込んでしまいました。
ハワイに慣れて刺激を求める方にお勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/03 |
Reviewed by: ぺっか
I participated in September 2006.
Aside from my husband and me, the other tour participants were four white Americans and Australians.
On the boat, the staff provides safety instructions before we enter the cage that is submerged in the sea.
English was sufficient, but there are explanation panels in Japanese for Japanese participants.
As we head out to sea on a private boat, we see sharks appearing one after another.
Then we enter the cage that is submerged in the sea to see the sharks.
It was really thrilling.
They keep throwing food in, so the sharks come one after another.
It was so much fun.
However, since we were offshore, there were quite a few waves. Watching the sharks from a cage that was half floating in the waves made me feel quite seasick.
The nausea hit me more after getting back on the boat.
My husband and an American woman ended up getting sick on the boat.
I found it tough, but I managed to hold it in.
It seems that people often get sick, and the staff casually said, "Feeling unwell? Just throw up outside the boat." They had plenty of water available for us to drink.
Despite those little mishaps, I think it was a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it.
2006年9月に参加しました。
ツアー参加者は私たち夫婦以外は、アメリカ人、オーストラリア人の白人が4人でした。
船上でスタッフの方が海中に檻を沈めてから中に入るまでの注意をしてくれます。
英語で足りましたが、日本人用には日本語の説明パネルがあります。
専用のボートで沖に行くと、出るわ出るわサメさんたちが。
そして海中に沈めた檻に入ってサメをみます。
いや~迫力でしたよ。
エサをどんどん投げ入れるので、サメは次々に来ます。
楽しかった~。
でもね、沖合い(?)なので割と波があるんです。その波に半分浮かんだ折の中でサメを見るので、結構酔います。
酔いは船にあがってからの方がきます。
夫とアメリカ人の女性は船上で戻してしまいました。
私はツラかったけど、我慢した。
吐く人はしょっちゅういるみたいで、スタッフさんは「気分悪い?、船の外に吐いて吐いて」みたいな感じであっさりでした。お水もたくさん用意されていて飲ませてくれました。
そんなハプニングもありながら、とても楽しい体験だと思います。オススメです。
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| Posted on: | 2007/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Dr Bob (From the UK)
Great trip, with a very knowledgeable captain and crew.
Bring your underwater camera for some pictures of a lifetime,,,, so you think!
You will be back to enjoy this again.
Visibility was well over 50 feet and the water was a crystal clear deep blue.
When you are in the cage you are totally protected and safe, yet as the sharks come so close you feel as if you are out there with them.
The only bad thing for me were the pretty high waves, which made it difficult to hold the camera still. (As seen from the pictures)
This experience is on the 'To Do on the next trip' list.
Thanks everyone involved
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Derek Anderson - So Cal
I have done this shark encounter twice now and it does not disappoint!!! Ever come face to face with a tiger shark? Here is your chance. Do it and you will not regret it. Besides, it gets you out of the hectic city of waikiki/honolulu, and the best bragging rights ever with your friends!!!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
This was BY FAR the funnest and most exciting thing we did on the island!! SO SO SO many sharks, too cool! Staff was great, knowledgable, funny! Such a great time!
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Lorely
Great activity!! We saw so many sharks ranging from 4-15 feet long. We were lucky enough to be in Hawaii at the right time to see tiger sharks.
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Dithy26
There were so many of them. I expected one or two but there were more then a dozen. Captain Bubba and Brandon were fabulous. My husband didn't want to go but ended up not wanting to get out of the cage because he was having such a blast! Definately something to do again.
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a great time. The two (skippers)?,
were very good at what they did. I would
do it again when I go back to your
wonderful Island..S.T.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2007/09/09 |
Reviewed by: miwa
This time, I participated in a shark tour for the first time. It was just the three of us: my 14-year-old son, my 65-year-old father, and me, 39 years old. My husband, daughter, and mother were too scared and explored the North Shore instead. I took motion sickness medicine before getting on the boat, but the significant rocking made me feel a bit queasy even before diving. The North Shore has bigger waves in winter, so those participating in winter should be prepared.
However, after two groups of foreigners joined us, it was our turn to dive. When we went underwater with our snorkels, we saw beautiful sharks swimming around our cage, and my excitement skyrocketed!! It was mystical and truly beautiful. The staff only understood a little Japanese, but there are manuals written in Japanese, so it’s manageable. My son is saying he wants to do it again!!
今回、初めてシャークツアーの参加しました。
息子14歳、父65歳、私39歳の3人の参加。
主人、娘、母は怖がり、ノースショアを探索しておりました。
酔い止めを飲んで舟に乗った私でしたが、かなりの揺れに、
海に潜る前から、少々気分は悪かったです。ノースショアは、冬場はもっと波が出るでしょうから、冬に参加される方は覚悟がいります。
・・・が、外国人の方々が2組入ったあと、私達の番で、いざ潜ってシュノーケルで海の中を見ると、綺麗なサメが沢山、私達の檻の周りを泳いでいて、一気にテンションが上がりました!!
神秘的で、本当に美しかったです。
スタッフの方も、日本語はほんの少ししか通じませんが、日本語で書いてあるマニュアルもありますし、大丈夫です。
息子は、またやりたい!!と言っています
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| Posted on: | 2007/09/02 |
Reviewed by: The Bradys
This was are favorite activity. You are taken out 3 miles from the shore in 400+ ft of water and put in a cage while chum is thrown from the boat. Then its a shark fest. We seen about 20+ Galapagos sharks. Bring a waterproof camera to capture the excitement. It was really difficult for us to get pictures because the water was so choppy, but out of 27 pictures we got 20 great pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Sandi
I cannot stress enough how fun and exciting this activity was! I went on the early morning boat out to see sharks on a rainy, gray morning and was THRILLED to see sharks from the boat before ever getting in the water. BIG ones. SCARY ones. But I got in the cage anyway and was then floated out behind the boat with other shark fans. The sharks swam all around the cage the entire time - so close I could reach out and touch them if I dared. I took all my underwater pictures with my disposable camera in about 3 minutes! This was just an incredible experience, which I would love to do again. It was nice to be underwater with them (snorkeling) where you could watch them so closely, although you don't have to get in the cage if you don't want to - you can see them from the boat. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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| Posted on: | 2007/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Phil Lance
Rough in the cage, but many sharks, very scary!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Udo Cook
Very good for first time event. Would do it next time we are back in hawaii. I did tell a few people at the hotel, who did book and take the same event. Got some very good pictures.
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Paul Jones
Absolutley fantastic!! We couldn't believe just how close you get to the sharks. An amazing experience
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/09 |
Reviewed by: さめ好きファミリー
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。
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
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!
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| Posted on: | 2007/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
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.
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/13 |
Reviewed by: UnderwaterAdventurer
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
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| Posted on: | 2007/05/10 |
Reviewed by: Garry & Tracey
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.
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| Posted on: | 2007/04/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I often go to Hawaii, so I've participated in whale and dolphin cruises many times, but I had been curious about it for a while, so this time I tried a shark tour for the first time.
I definitely got seasick. Since I'm not very good on boats, I think it's better for those who are worried to bring motion sickness medication.
It seems that it's still not very popular among Japanese people, but the Americans who participated with me were incredibly excited. I wonder if they have a lot of adrenaline?
When you think of sharks, you might have a scary impression, but the sharks I saw in the North were beautiful, and I couldn't help but be captivated by their swimming.
It seems that the number of sharks you can see varies by day, but there are almost no days when you can't see any. I recommend planning a full day in the North Haleiwa area with a rental car and allocating some free time for the shark tour.
It feels a bit wasteful to go all that way just for that, but I think it's worth participating at least once.
ハワイには良く行くので、クジラやイルカのクルーズは何度も参加してますが、前から気になっていたので、今回はじめてシャークツアーに挑戦してきました。
たしかに酔いました。
もともと船に強くないので、心配な人は酔い止めの薬を持っていったほうが良いと思いました。
日本人にはまだまだ人気が弱いらしいですが、一緒に参加したアメリカ人たちのハシャギようと言ったらありません。彼らは血の気が多いのかな??
サメと言うと怖い印象がありますが、ノースの海で見たハワイのサメは美しく、泳ぐ姿はなぜか見とれてしまいました。
日によって、会えるサメの数は違うようですが、見れないという日はほとんどないみたいですね。お勧めは、レンタカーなどで終日ノース・ハレイワ方面のプランを立てて、空き時間をサメツアーにあてるという感じですかね?
それだけ行くともったいない気もしますが、一度は参加する価値ありと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2006/12/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
When we participated, there weren't that many sharks, but personally, it was very scary. However, I thought it was a rare opportunity to see sharks up close, so it became a good memory. The boat definitely sways a lot, so motion sickness medication is essential.
私たちが参加したときは、そんなにたくさんのサメはいませんでしたが、
個人的にはとても怖かったです。が、あんなに間近でサメを見れることもないと思い、いい思い出になりました。
確かに船はとても揺れるので酔い止めは必須ですね。
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| Posted on: | 2006/09/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a group of several people, but there were also two other groups with individuals attending alone. Since we booked through this page, there was no transportation provided, so we rented a car to get to the location, while the other groups arrived with transportation included. Although Japanese is not spoken, we managed to communicate through body language. The boat does sway quite a bit, so if you are prone to motion sickness, please make sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding. The area where the sharks are located has truly beautiful waters. You can see many sharks, but ultimately, you can only watch the sharks, so it can get boring after a few minutes. Additionally, some people felt nauseous after getting into the enclosure because it swayed with the waves. If you want to see sharks in a beautiful, clear sea, I definitely recommend participating.
当方は数人のグループで参加しましたが他には1人で参加されている方も2組いらっしゃいました。このページで予約した我々は送迎は無かったのでレンタカーを借りて現地まで行ったのですが、他のグループは送迎付で来ていました。日本語も通じませんがボディランゲージなどで何とか大丈夫でしょう。結構揺れが有るので酔いやすい方は酔い止めを必ず飲んで乗船してください。鮫がいる地点は本当に海が綺麗です。たくさんの鮫を見れますが結局鮫を見るしかないので数分で飽きてきます。しかも柵が波でゆらゆらするので柵に入ってから酔う方もいました。綺麗で透き通る海で鮫を見たい方はぜひ参加を
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| Posted on: | 2006/08/17 |
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