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This time, I participated with my 2-year-old daughter. The show had a variety of content, including hula and fire dancing, all set against the backdrop of Hawaii's historical flow, and even Michael. We were completely captivated and enjoyed it without getting bored. My daughter was also sparkling with excitement.
I would love to see it again.
今回、2歳の娘も一緒に参加させて頂きました。ショーの内容も様々でハワイの歴史的な流れを背景にフラやファイヤーダンス、そしてマイケルまで、全く飽きることなく楽しむことが出来ました。娘も目を輝かせて楽しんでいました。
また、見たいです。
Thank you very much for visiting us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time here. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
One of the best experiences in my life, the crew was amazing, they both were helpful and informative. Would have stayed out there all day if they had let me, lol.
I signed up because a honu appeared in the image, but I couldn't actually encounter one. I ended up just splashing around in the shallow waters while snorkeling, which was a bit disappointing. However, the staff were very kind. I think this tour is suitable for snorkeling beginners.
画像にホヌが現れたので思わず申し込みましたが実際には遭遇できず。浅瀬でチャプチャプのシュノーケリングに終始し少しがっかり。でもスタッフの皆さんはとても親切でした。シュノーケル初心者には適したツアーだと思います。
Thank you for participating in the tour. I'm sorry we couldn't show you the turtles this time. Since they are wild animals, there may be days when we can't see them due to the condition of the sea, the tides, or the waves. Please don't let this discourage you, and if you have the opportunity, we would love for you to join the tour again. We will do our best to ensure you meet the adorable turtles at Hanauma Bay next time!
Thank you very much for coming. Mahalo!!
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。残念ながらカメさんを見せてあげられず、ごめんなさいね。自然の生物ですのでその日の海の状態や潮の満ち引き、波の有無によって見れない日もございます。これに懲りず、また機会がありましたら再度ツアーに参加してくださいね。その時こそはハナウマ湾の可愛いカメさんに会っていただけますよう頑張ります!
本当にお越しいただきありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
Since it was a private lesson, I was taught carefully and thoroughly, and I had a lot of fun. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to request it again.
プライベートレッスンだったので、じっくり丁寧に教えていただきとても楽しかったです。またハワイに行くことがあったらお願いしたいと思います。
Dear Toshi-chan,
Thank you very much for the four-star review. It seems you had a one-on-one lesson. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it!
We look forward to your next visit! Aloha!
トシちゃん様:
4つ星の口コミ、誠に有難うございます。マンツーマンのレッスンを受けられたようですね。楽しんで頂けて何よりです!
またのお越しをお待ちしております!アロハ!
In Japan, I often go fishing, so I participated with my 18-year-old son and father. It was convenient since the meeting place was just a stone's throw away from the hotel. However, everyone gathered an hour later than scheduled. I think they should reconsider the timing. My son, who had never experienced seasickness even when riding fishing boats in Japan, got seasick for the first time. The boat was quite rocky, and I apologize to the guide for the concern. However, the person who helped us the most was a foreign lady who was on the boat with us. She gave me seasickness medication (which wasn't very effective) and offered advice and care, for which I am truly grateful. I learned that I shouldn't underestimate the waves overseas, so next time I will prepare stronger seasickness medication. There were some people who caught big fish on the tour, so it was quite good overall. However, the minimum number of participants for the tour is 15, and there were delays in confirming the tour. It was unclear whether the delay was due to the local tour's response or the Japanese tour agency's response, and the decision to hold the tour was made at the very last minute, which was quite nerve-wracking.
日本でも、釣りはよく行くので、18歳の息子と父親の二人で参加。集合場所と目と鼻の先のホテルだったから楽ちんでした。しかし、全員が揃ったのは1時間後。時間設定を見直すべきと思います。かつて、日本で漁船に乗っても一度も船酔いをしなかった息子が、初めての船酔い。かなり揺れて、ガイドさんには、ご心配をお掛けしました。しかし一番お世話になったのは、一緒に乗船したお客の外人のおばちゃんで、船酔い薬(実際の効きはイマイチでした)を頂いたり、アドバイスやその他親身にいろいろ気遣っていただき本当にお世話になりました。海外の波は甘んじてはいけないと次回は強力な酔い止めを、用意します。ツアーは、大物を釣っていた方もいて、なかなか良かったのでは?しかし開催最低人数が15名以上で、なかなか確定の連絡来なかったり、催行可能なのに、返事が遅く、そこは、現地ツアーの回答がおそいのか、日本のツアー代理店がおそいのか、開催決定本当にギリギリでハラハラしました。
Our driver was amazing.
She was so knowledgeable and interesting.
We missed the Dole Plantation due to an accident but otherwise had a great day!!
Thank you for your thoughtful words and kind review! :) Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again! :))) Noelani and the Oahu Nature Tours Team
● We had a "four-course dinner" that started at 6:30, but we arrived a bit early and saw a dance demonstration right in front of the entrance. After that, we finally entered through the VIP entrance. First, we had a photo session with a professional photographer alongside Michael (they come around during the meal to sell the photos, but of course, it's up to you whether to buy them or not).
As soon as we entered, we enjoyed a Mai Tai (you can choose between non-alcoholic or alcoholic) in a lovely room with a counter bar, and we helped ourselves to Hawaiian potato chip trio, prosciutto with pineapple, fresh fruit, and macadamia nuts from the bar table. There were sofas along the wall, so we sat down to enjoy.
After having as much as we liked, we finally moved to the hall with the stage. Seats were assigned in the order of entry. If you want a seat right in the center of the stage, it might be best to enter around the 20th person.
By the time we entered, the first dish of lobster with rainbow salad was already on the table. They came to take our order for premium drinks, so I ordered a Blue Hawaii and a Strawberry Daiquiri. There was a shell cracker provided, so I used it to crack the lobster claws and dig out the meat.
Once we finished that, the next dish arrived with tenderloin, grilled salmon, and mashed potatoes with black truffle all on one plate.
Finally, we ended with dessert: fresh pineapple and gelato, along with coffee or tea. Everything was delicious, and we finished it all without leaving anything behind. Around that time, the guests in the second-floor seats without meals started to enter, and the show began.
Historical footage of Hawaii from around the 1920s was shown in the background, accompanied by songs and dance performances from that era. The costumes changed according to the music, featuring Hawaiian hula and Polynesian styles.
Then, when we reached the 1960s, Elvis made his appearance!!! He even came down to the audience and gave us, sitting in the premium seats, leis and a kiss service.
Next, a local female singer took the stage! She was tall, had a great figure, and sang beautifully.
As we moved into the 1990s, Michael finally appeared!!! The real footage played in the background, and his costume matched perfectly with that time. Both Elvis and Michael were amazing at singing and dancing!!!
I was so captivated that time flew by in an instant. When we exited, we passed by booths displaying photos and costumes of rock stars, and at the very end, I was able to take a two-shot with Michael, Elvis, and the hula dancers using my smartphone.
① Luxurious dinner & delicious drinks
② Hula and traditional Hawaiian dance
③ Rock show
It was a wonderful plan that allowed us to enjoy three times the fun in one experience! *ヽ(^o^)/*
●私達は「4コースディナー」、6時半開始との事でしたが、少し早めに行くと、入り口前ですでにダンスのデモンストレーション。
それが終わると、いよいよVIP入口から入場。まずは、マイケルと共にプロの方による写真撮影。(これは食事中、販売にきます。もちろん買う買わないは自由)
そして、入ってすぐの素敵なカウンターバーのある部屋で、マイタイ(ノンアルかアルコール選びます)を頂き、バーテーブル上のハワイアンポテトチップストリオ・プロシュートパイナップル・フレッシュフルーツ・マカデミアナッツの4点をセルフで取ります。壁に沿ってソファがあるので、座って頂きました。
好きなだけ頂いたら、いよいよ舞台のあるホールへ。入った順に席が与えられます。舞台ど真ん中が良ければ20人目くらいに入場するのがいいかも。
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すでに、1皿目のロブスター~レインボーサラダ添えがテーブルに置かれています。プレミアムドリンクのオーダーを聞きにくるので、ブルーハワイとストロベリーダイキリをオーダー。殻割りが置かれてるので、ロブスターの手の部分はそれで割って身をほじほじ。
それを食べ終えると、次のテンダーロインとサーモングリル、黒トリュフ入りのマッシュポテトなどが一皿で。
最後にデザートの生パインとジェラート、コーヒーか紅茶で終わりです。
全部お味もよく残さず頂きました。
そしてその頃、2階席の食事無しの方々の入場し、ショーの始まり。
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1920年ごろからのハワイの歴史映像がバックに映され、その時代ごとの曲に合わせての曲やダンスショー。
ハワイヤン・フラ・ポリネシアン風など衣装も曲ごとにチェンジ。
そして、60年代になるとプレスリーの登場!!!客席にも降りて来られて、前方のプレミアム席の私達にはレイをかけてKISSのサービスも。
次に、地元のシンガーの女性が登場!この方背が高くスタイル抜群で歌も上手いのです。
そして90年代になると、いよいよマイケルが!!!
すべてバックに本物の映像が流れますが、衣装もその当時とぴったり合わせていて、プレスリーもマイケルもこれまた歌も踊りも上手い~!!!
見入ってしまうので、あっという間に時間が過ぎました。
退場の時には、ロックスターの写真や衣装展示のブースも通り、最後の最後には、マイケルやエルビス、フラダンサーの方々と、自分のスマホでツーショット撮る事も出来ました。
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①豪華なディナー&美味しいお酒
②フラやハワイの伝統ダンス
③ロックショー
1度で3倍楽しめる素晴らしいプランでした*ヽ(^o^)/*
Thank you very much for your visit. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you visit Hawaii again.
この度はご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
My husband and I had so much fun on the catamaran...the view we had at sunset was absolutely amazing! The crew was friendly and very welcoming.
I went parasailing with my dad after he said he wanted to! The person in charge spoke a little Japanese, and when they realized we were father and child, they called my dad "Papa" and even splashed us in the water once, which was a lot of fun. You can buy the photos taken on an SD card for $30 (for those who want it), and I think it's a good deal since there are about 100 pictures included. We bought the SD card, took photos with our phones, and also captured the view from above with our own digital camera.
父がしたい!と言った一言で父と一緒にパラセーリングをしました。担当してくれた方は少し日本語が出来る方で私と父が親子と分かると父の事をPapaって呼んだり、一回水ボチャンをしたりととても楽しかったです。SDカードで撮ってくれた写真を30ドルで買うのですが(ほしい人は)、100枚前後入っているのでお得かと思います。
私達はSDカードも買って、携帯でも次の人に撮ってもらって、自分のデジカメで上からの景色も撮りました。
What a great night to finish off our trip to Waikiki, the show was very entertaining showcasing various cultures from the South Pacific and the food was great, a good mix of traditional and exotic, compere for the evening was excellent.
From pick up to drop off we had a fantastic day out, disappointed that the Arizona memorial was closed due to the damaged supports however we did get to view it from the boat that takes you out, our driver Marlon was very knowledgeable about honolulu and surrounding area, we had time to visit downtown including the Iolani palace, 5 o headquarters and chinatown, I would have no hesitation in recommending this tour and would do it again.
We challenged ourselves to the longest 150m ride as a family. At first, I thought it might be too high, but once I jumped, it wasn't that bad and felt really good. It seems that up to three people can ride together. The view was amazing!
I did feel a bit nauseous because it swayed quite a bit. The boat was also moving fast, so those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.
Photos were available for $30, and tips were separate.
家族で一番長い150mに挑戦しました。最初は高すぎたかなと思いましたが飛んでみればそれほどでもなくとても気持ちかったです。3人まで一緒に乗れるみたいです。景色が最高でした!
結構左右に振られたので途中気持ち悪くなってしまいました。船の中でもスピードが出てましたので、酔いやすい人は要注意です。
写真は30ドルでチップは別でした。
I participated in a plan with hotel pickup on Sunday morning. A Japanese female staff member came to pick us up, and out of the 12 participants, 10 were Japanese.
At the beach, three staff members assisted us, so for beginners, joining a group is more than enough. When the waves came, they pushed the boards and signaled with simple Japanese phrases like "Paddle!" and "Stand up!" The lessons took place close to the shore where it was just shallow enough to stand. That said, we were in Hawaii, and there were plenty of waves for practice. After a while, some skilled participants were taken out to the ocean by one of the veteran staff members.
We were a couple in our 40s and 50s, the oldest participants. We usually exercise by hiking, but it required quite a bit of stamina. The other participants were mostly in their 30s, and you could clearly see who was tired and who wasn't. If you get tired, you can just float in the sea, but if you want to ride the waves, you obviously have to paddle out each time.
As mentioned in other experiences, there are no lockers for valuables. Everyone just places their belongings on a shelf in a visible area, but there always seem to be at least two staff members in the shop, and since it's a store, there are customers coming and going. It's best to bring only the minimum necessary, like some dollars for tips, to feel secure. There are no separate changing areas, so on the way back, you'll be putting clothes over your wet swimsuit. When I read about this in other reviews, I thought, "Oh no," but in the Hawaiian sun and atmosphere, it didn't bother me at all.
ホテル送迎付きのプランで、日曜の午前中に参加しました。日本人の女性スタッフが迎えに来てくれ、参加者12人中10人が日本人でした。
海では3人ものスタッフが付いてくれましたので、初心者にはグループ参加で十分です。波が来たらボードを押してくれ、「漕いでー!」「立ってー!」とカタコトの日本語で合図してくれます。レッスンは、ギリギリ、足で立てる岸辺に近い場所で行われます。だからと言ってそこはハワイ、練習には十分な波がきます。しばらくすると、上手な数人は、ベテランらしきスタッフの1人が沖まで連れて行ってくれていました。
当方40代と50代の夫婦で、最年長参加者でした。普段から登山をして運動しているのですが、相当な体力が要りました。他の皆さんは30代までですが、疲れている様子の人とそうでない人がはっきり分かれていました。疲れたらずっと海に漂っていればいい訳ですが、波に乗りたければ、当然、毎回パドリングして沖まで行かなければなりません。
他の体験談にもある通り、貴重品を入れるロッカーなどはありません。目立つ場所にある棚に全員の荷物を置くだけですが、お店にはいつも2人以上のスタッフが要るようですし、お店なのでお客さんの出入りもあります。最低限必要な、チップ用のドルだけを持って行かれると安心です。
仕切られた着替えるところもないので、帰りは濡れた水着の上に服を着て帰ります。他の体験談を読んだときは「えーっ」と思いましたが、ハワイの日差しと雰囲気では全く気になりませんでしたよ。
It was my first horseback riding experience, and the explanations during the car ride were very clear and included some humor, making it easy to understand. I was able to enjoy the ride.
I was worried about getting car sick due to the bad roads in Hawaii, but the driving was very careful, and I was able to sleep soundly on the way back, haha.
For your reference, it is mentioned that long pants are preferable, but since my legs didn't touch the horse's hair directly, shorts were fine as well. Large bags were not allowed.
Selfie sticks are not allowed, but they took photos along the coast, which made for great memories.
I love Hawaii even more now. I would like to participate in the horseback riding course again next time.
初めての乗馬経験でしたが、車の移動中にユーモアも交えながら丁寧に解説していただきとても分かりやすかったです。
楽しみながら移動が出来ました。
ハワイの道が悪く車酔いに心配していましたが…運転がとても丁寧で帰りは、熟睡できました笑
ご参考までに服装は、長ズボンが好ましいと記載がありますが、馬の毛に直接足が触れないのでショーパンでも問題なかったです。
鞄は大きすぎるものはNGでした。
自撮り棒はNGですが途中、海岸沿いで写真を撮ってくれるので記念になりました。
大好きなハワイが益々好きになりました。
次回も乗馬のコースへ参加したいと思います。
We participated as a couple.
The instructions were in English, but they explained everything in a way we could understand, and we enjoyed ourselves throughout.
After moving to the sea turtle point, we had plenty of fun snorkeling, and after getting out of the water, we went sailing towards Diamond Head. We were super excited to see sea turtles for the first time while sailing.
Even though we weren't far from the beach, there were a lot of sea turtles.
We were able to take pictures with the GoPro we brought.
The sailing was faster than we expected and felt really good; I'm so glad we participated.
(It was mentioned that fins would incur a fee, but it turns out there was no charge. In fact, I think without fins, unless you're very confident in your swimming, you would likely be swept away.)
夫婦で参加しました。
英語のみの案内でしたが、こちらが分かるように説明して下さり、終始楽しめました。
海亀のポイントまで移動してからたっぷりシュノーケリングを楽しみ、海から上がってからはダイヤモンドヘッドの方までセーリング。初めての海亀にセーリングに大興奮。
ビーチからそんなに離れていないのに、海亀もたくさんいました。
持参したgoproで撮影もできました。
セーリングは思った以上にスピードがありとても気持ち良く、参加出来て本当に良かったです。
(フィンは有料と記載がありましたが、お金はかからないそうです。
むしろフィンがないと余程泳ぎに自信がない限り、流されてしまうと思います。)
I had a really fun experience! I'm so glad I took photos for $30! These are pictures we definitely couldn't have taken ourselves!! I want to try it again the next time I go.
とっても楽しい体験ができた!
30ドルで写真を撮って本当によかった!自分達じゃ、絶対に撮れない写真なので!!
また、次に行ったときも体験してみたいと思った。
I was so excited to see dolphins right after departing from the harbor! The dolphins came back several times, which was amazing! I also got to see sea turtles, and I was able to see everything properly! It was a shame that it wasn't a boat burger, though... haha. Next, I want to see winter whales! The staff welcomed us with such great energy, so it was fantastic!
ハーバーから出港して直ぐにイルカに会え、物凄く興奮しました!
イルカも何回も戻ってきてくれたので、最高でした!
ウミガメにも会え、全てちゃんと見れました!
船上バーガーじゃなかったのが残念でしたが・・笑
次は冬クジラが見てみたいです!
スタッフの方々も最高のテンションで迎えて頂けたので、最高でした!
We were lucky to have good weather. The water level was up to my waist, but I was able to walk.
Snorkeling was fun too. (Even though there was a sea turtle right there, for some reason I couldn't see it...) The staff were polite and kind. If there are many people, you might be split into two groups, so there's a chance you could end up in the group that has lunch just before snorkeling. I think those who are sensitive to the boat and waves should be careful. I held back on what I wanted to eat and only had a little, haha.
The photo was taken while the smartphone was still in a zippered bag I bought at a Japanese Daiso. It turned out okay.
運良く天候に恵まれました。
腰まで水位がある状態でしたが、歩くことができました。
シュノーケルも楽しかったです。
(せっかく海ガメがすぐそこにいたのに、なぜか私は見れず…。)
スタッフの方も丁寧で親切でした。
人数が多いと、二手に分かれるため、シュノーケルの直前にご飯になるグループに当たる可能性があります。船や波の揺れに弱い方は要注意だと思います。私は食べたいところをぐっと抑えて少量にしました笑。
写真は日本のダイ◯ーで買ったスマホ用ジッパー付き袋に入れたままで撮ったものです。それなりに撮れました。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Your photos turned out beautifully. Next time, please consider trying out GoPro filming as well.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーご参加ありがとうございました。
とっても綺麗にお写真取れてますね。次回はぜひGoPro撮影もチャレンジされてみてくださいね。
I've done ziplining a few times in Japan, and it's really fun because of the long distances. Once you get used to it, you can try going upside down, so it's not just about crossing over. Unlike other zip lines, there are also parts where you climb with ropes and drop down, which adds to the fun. The water, nuts, and bananas (mostly brown) available along the way are also a nice touch. It's all in English, but if you can understand a little, I definitely recommend giving it a try because it's a lot of fun!
日本でも何回かジップラインはやりましたが、距離が長いので、楽しいです。
慣れてきたら、逆さにやってみたりと、ただ渡るだけではないので、そこもポイント。
他のジップラインとは違って、ロープで登ったり、落下したりとジップラインだけじゃないのも楽しいです。
途中途中にある、水やナッツ、バナナ(ほぼ茶色)も嬉しいポイントです。
英語Onlyなのですが、多少理解できる人ならば、是非、楽しいのでトライしてみてください。
It was even better than I expected!! It became my best memory. I want to participate again and again. Thank you very much.
思った以上に最高でした!!一番のおもいでになりました。また何度でも参加したいです。ありがとうございました。
It was a nice day with a pleasant breeze. The previous days had been cloudy and rainy due to a storm, so it felt refreshing. Although it was an additional charge, I purchased the photos taken on an SD card, and after parasailing, I enjoyed looking at those photos on my PC. Previously, when I participated in another option, I also received a paid photo SD, but at that time, I was given the SD card, a receipt, and a paper with contact information in case there were any issues with installing or downloading the data. This time, I only paid in cash on the boat, so I felt a bit anxious about what to do if there were any problems. However, I was glad that I was able to view the photos without any issues.
天気の良い日で程よく風もあり
前日まではストームの関係で曇天や雨天の日々が続いてたので気分爽快でした。
有料となりますがSDカードに撮影した写真を入れて下さり購入して
PCにインストールしてパラセーリング後もその写真を見て楽しみました。
以前、他のオプションに参加した時も同じように有料写真SDだったのですがその時はSDと領収書ともし万が一データーがインストールやダウンロード出来ない場合の連絡先など書かれた紙を渡されました。今回は現金を船の上で支払っただけだったので何か問題があった時の対応などはどぉすれば…と少し不安になりました。
無事に写真を見れたから良かったのですが。
Despite my doubts, I thought I wouldn't be able to see dolphins. Honestly, I kept thinking that way until I actually experienced the tour.
On the day of the tour, I managed to wake up my sleepy body at 5 AM and headed to the meeting point, then boarded the bus to our destination. It took about an hour to reach the port where we would board the boat, but before I knew it, we arrived while the guide from Dolphin University was energetically sharing stories about how to enjoy the ocean.
After preparing to board the boat, we set off. The boat, carrying about 40 participants and around 8 staff members (two of whom were Japanese), quickly made its way out to sea. After singing a song dedicated to the ocean during the journey, we put on our goggles and fins, and soon spotted dolphins in the distance. We maneuvered the boat as close as possible, and everyone jumped into the water to start swimming.
Since it was my first time using fins and goggles, I was exhausted after just a little swimming, but I motivated myself by thinking, "There are dolphins nearby!" As I pushed forward, the staff member swimming ahead suddenly stopped. I wondered what was happening when I heard, "Look down!!" I quickly looked through my goggles into the water, and there were 7 or 8 dolphins swimming slowly just a few meters away.
I was so excited that I momentarily struggled to breathe, but I was too captivated to care, my eyes wide open as I watched the dolphins. It was just a few seconds, but that scene is etched in my memory so clearly that I can't imagine forgetting it.
After that, we tried again, but unfortunately, we couldn't have the same experience... While I was feeling down on the boat, the dolphins from earlier approached us and swam alongside the moving boat. There were even smaller dolphins jumping, which was incredibly exciting.
After enjoying our time with the dolphins, we went snorkeling at a spot where sea turtles were said to be, and we hit the jackpot, seeing three sea turtles right in front of us.
Finally, we all shyly danced the Hawaiian dance on the boat, and when we arrived back at the port, it was bittersweet to head home. They dropped me off near my hotel around noon, and I spent the afternoon enjoying Hawaii in that joyful mood.
At first, I was really anxious about whether I would enjoy it, but I had a much more valuable experience than I imagined, and above all, I would love to participate in this tour again the next time I go to Hawaii. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves the ocean, dolphins, and sea turtles.
Definitely experience something you can only do in Hawaii!
なんだかんだ言いつつ、どうせイルカは見れないんだろう。正直、自分は実際にツアーを体験するまで、ずっとそうやって考えていました。
当日、早朝の5時になんとか眠気いっぱいの体を起こして集合場所に向かい、目的地へ向かうバスに乗り込みました。
乗り込む船がある港までは大体1時間ほどですが、ツアーをガイドしてくれるイルカ大学の方が、体験談を交えてどうやって海を楽しむべきかを元気いっぱいに話してくれるうちにいつの間にか着いていました。
港についた後は船に乗り込む準備を終えたら、出港。約40人の参加者と8名ほどのスタッフさん(内二名は日本人の方)を乗せた船はあっという間に港から遠くの沖へ到着します。
移動中に海へ捧げる歌を歌った後、ゴーグルやフィンを装着していると、早速遠くの方にイルカを発見。なるべく近くまで船で行ってから全員が海へ飛び込み、泳いで移動を開始しました。
私はフィンやゴーグルの扱いが初だったため、少し泳いだだけでバテバテでしたが、近くにイルカがいる!と自分を奮い立たせなんとか進んでいると、前を泳いでいたスタッフさんが急停止。何かと思っていたら、「下見て!!」という声が聞こえたので急いで海の中をゴーグルで見ると、そこには7~8匹のイルカがほんの数メートル先をゆっくりと泳いでました。
興奮で息が一瞬少し苦しくなってしまいましたが、そんなことは気にならないくらい目を見開いてイルカを見ていました。
ほんの数秒でしたが、あの光景が脳みそから消えてしまうことなんて考えられないくらい、はっきりと焼き付きました。
その後は再度アタックしましたが残念ながら同じ体験はできず……と船で落ち込んでいたら、先ほどのイルカが移動中の船に近づいてきてくれて一緒に並走。小さめにジャンプするイルカもいて大興奮でした。
イルカとの触れあいを楽しんだ後はウミガメがいるというポイントでシュノーケリングをして、これも大当たりで3匹のウミガメを目の前で見ることができました。
最後は、船の上で恥ずかしがりながらもみんなで楽しくハワイの踊りを踊って、港に着いたら名残惜しくもそのまま帰路へ。12時頃にホテル周辺へ送ってくれたので、午後も私はその楽しい気分のままハワイを満喫しました。
初めは本当に楽しめるのか不安ばかりでしたが、想像以上に貴重な体験ができましたし、何より次回ハワイへ行くとなったらまた参加したいと思えるツアーでした。海が好きで、しかもイルカやウミガメも好きな方ならとてもおススメします。
是非、ハワイでしかできない体験を。
Aloha, Yuki,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University! We are all very happy that you were able to have a unique experience that can only be found in Hawaii!!! There are also Manta University and Dolphin High School on the Big Island, so please come and visit us using the scholarship program♪
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha, Yuki様
この度は名門イルカ大学にご参加くださりありがとうございました!
ハワイならではの貴重な体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです!!!
ハワイ島にはマンタ大学、イルカ高等学校もございますので、
奨学金制度を利用してぜひ遊びに来てくださいね♪
Mahalo
イルカオフィス
It was my first parasailing experience! I was a bit scared and chose the lowest height of 110m, but I might have been okay with going higher…
Before taking off, they check if it's okay to drop you into the sea (laughs). Of course, if you say it's okay, they play around by lowering and raising you. I took photos with a fun foreign family and a honeymoon couple, but the best pictures were taken by the staff, so I bought the data.
A friend who gets motion sickness took anti-nausea medication just in case, so they were totally fine. However, the couple we shared the boat with got really seasick, and it was sad to see. Since it can be quite bumpy, I think it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication if you're worried.
The shuttle staff and the boat crew don't speak Japanese, but they are kind.
初パラセイリングでした!
ビビって一番低い110mにしましたが、もっと高くても良かったかも…
飛ぶ前に、海に落としていいか(笑)確認されます。
もちろんOKすると下ろしたりあげたりして遊んでくれます。
ノリのいい外国人家族とハネムーンカップルと写真の撮りあいをしましたが、やっぱりスタッフの撮ってくれる写真が一番良くて、データ買い取りました。
酔いやすい友人は念のため酔い止めを飲んで行ったので全然大丈夫でした。
しかしいっしょに乗船したカップルがものすごく酔っててかわいそうでした。
かなり揺れるので心配な方は酔い止めを持って行った方がいいと思います。
送迎スタッフも船のスタッフも日本語は通じませんが、親切です。
I was recommended to go by a friend who had previously visited Hawaii. However, it wasn't planned from Japan; I just booked a two-hour horseback riding course the day before. In conclusion, it was incredibly fun!!
I had seen past reviews mentioning that "Japanese people are ignored" or "the attitude is bad," so I was a bit prepared for that, but it was nothing like that at all. Even during the last hours from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM when everyone might be tired, our guide (I think her name was EMA?) not only introduced the usual spots but also taught us various things and communicated with us individually (like asking a bit of Japanese, "What did you see? I want to visit Japan!," etc.), making it a wonderful experience! There might be some variability depending on the guide, but even without a guide, the luxury of riding a horse through that magnificent nature is definitely worth it.
- If you have more than an hour before or after the activity, taking a walk on Kualoa Beach was also pleasant! If you still have time left, there are benches scattered around the premises, so relaxing there can be a nice way to pass the time.
- The horseback riding helmets were indeed quite smelly as rumored (laughs), so if you're concerned about that, I recommend bringing a cap or towel to wear inside.
以前、ハワイに行った友達からオススメされて行ってきました。ただ日本から予定していたわけではなく、前日に空いてるアクティビティを、と乗馬2時間コースだけ予約して行きました。結論、最高に楽しかったです!!
過去の口コミをみて「日本人は無視される」とか、「態度悪い」的内容があったので少し覚悟はしていたのですが、そんなこと全然なく15:30〜17:30と最後の疲れているであろう時間にも関わらず、ガイドさん(たしか、EMAさん?)は定型のスポット紹介などだけでなく、いろんなことを教えてくれ、個別にもコミュニケーションも取ってくれ(ちょっと日本語や、どこを見た?私日本行ってみたいんだ!などなど)素敵な体験になりました!ガイドさんによって当たり外れは多少あるかもですが、最悪ガイドなしでも馬に乗ってあの雄大な自然の中を散歩する贅沢は十分価値があると思います^^
・アクティビティ前後、1時間以上時間があるなら少し歩いてクアロアビーチを散歩するのも気持ちよかったです!それでも時間が余れば敷地内にちょこちょこベンチがあるのでまったりするといい時間つぶしになると思います。
・乗馬用ヘルメットは噂通りだいぶ臭かったので(苦笑)気になる方は、中に被れるキャップかタオルの持参をおすすめします。
・スタートの馬小屋近くは
Loved it. Luau Buffett Dinner excellent. Cast members made it so much fun. Cocktails spot on.
Really enjoyed the Show - will be recommending to my friends
Very good trip, would recommend. A little touristy, but that will be what most people want. Driver very good.
I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some anti-nausea medication, but I still ended up feeling sick because of the strong winds. We set sail to coincide with the sunset, but unfortunately, clouds covered the sky at sunset, and we could barely see the sun. I understand that activities like this are affected by the weather, so I know it's difficult, but it was a bit disappointing.
車酔いなどしやすいので酔い止めは飲んでいきましたが、風が強かったのもあり酔ってしまいました。
また、サンセットの時間に合わせて出航したものの、サンセットの時間には雲がかかり太陽がほぼ見えない状態でした。天候に左右されるアクティビティのため難しいとは思いますが、少し残念でした。
I participated in the Atlantis submarine tour that started at 3 PM. The submarine we boarded was the "Standard" one, not the "Premium."
What was disappointing:
When I signed up, the photos on the website were very beautiful, and I was hoping to see something just as stunning. Unfortunately, the water wasn't as clear, and I couldn't see as vividly as I had hoped. The submarine offers multilingual support with free headphones, but my headphone jack seemed to be broken, and I couldn't hear anything. The crew responded quickly, and I was able to listen through another jack. The Premium submarine might have better performance, so I would like to try that one next time. We took a boat to reach the submarine, and that boat was really rocky! On windy days, those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.
What was good:
Under the sea, there were not only fish but also sunken ships and airplane wrecks, making it a treasure trove of sights! We were able to see a lot of fish gathering around those sites. My elementary school son was very excited to see a sunken ship for the first time. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to get a bit bored towards the end. On the boat to the submarine, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs were available for purchase, which was nice. The crew members were very cheerful and kind; when my 3-year-old daughter struggled to go down the ladder, one of them carried her down.
Although the "Premium" submarine was closed for maintenance this time, I would like to try it next time.
午後3時からスタートのアトランティス潜水艦ツアーに参加しました。
乗り込んだ船は、「プレミアム」ではなくて「スタンダード」の潜水艦です。
残念だったところ:
申し込みをしたときのWEBページの写真がとても綺麗で、こんなに綺麗に見えるのかなあ、と期待して行きましたが、残念ながら、ここまで水も澄んでおらず鮮明に見ることができませんでした。潜水艦は無料のヘッドホンで多言語対応しているのですが、私のヘッドホンの差し込みプラグは故障していたのか音が出ませんでした。クルーの方がすぐに対応してくれてほかのプラグから聞くことはできました。プレミアムの潜水艦のほうが性能がいいのかもしれないので、今度はそちらに乗りたいです。潜水艦に乗り込む沖までは船で行くのですが、その船がすごい揺れました!風が強い日はとくに、乗り物酔いしやすい方は要注意です。
良かったところ:
海の中には、魚だけではなく沈没した船や飛行機の機体なども眠っておりみどころは満載です!そこに集まるお魚もとてもたくさん見ることができました。小学生の息子は沈没船を初めて見てとても興奮していました。3歳の娘は後半は少し飽きてしまったようでした。潜水艦に行くまでの船の中では、軽食や飲み物、お土産を買うこともできます。それも良かったです。クルーの方はとても明るく親切で、3歳の娘がはしごを降りるのに苦労したときには抱きかかえて降りてくれました。
今回はメンテナンス中でお休み中でしたが、今度は「プレミアム」の潜水艦に乗ってみたいです。
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 a Atlantis Submarine Adventure with VELTRA. Aloha.
You can see the sky, sea, mountains, and city all at once, and I felt the reality of being in Hawaii while running alongside surfers.
Although we finished with a water landing, they controlled it so that only my waist got wet, keeping my face and head dry, which I really appreciated.
The 150 meters were worth it in terms of both time and scenery.
空、海、山、街が一望でき、
サーフィンする人達と並走して
ハワイに来た実感がありました
一旦着水でのフィニッシュとなりますが
腰が浸かるくらいで、顔や頭は濡らさない
ようコントロールしてくれて、さすがだなと
感じました
150mは時間も景色も値打ちありでした
The yachts floating offshore in the sunset were very impressive, like a painting.
The photo taken before boarding became a nice keepsake.
The boarding area was easily accessible and comfortable.
夕日に浮かぶ沖合いのヨットが
絵画のようでとても印象的でした
乗る前に撮ってくれた写真も記念に
なりました
乗り場もアクセスしやすく
快適でした