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It was me and my friend’s first time snorkeling and Dan was extremely patient. At first, I was uncomfortable with breathing under water, but Dan made sure that I relaxed myself and held on to me during the practices to ensure that I was comfortable. He took great photos for us and took us further down to see a lot of fishes and we even saw a turtle towards the end of the tour! I would highly recommend Blue Hawaii Divers to anyone who wishes to book a tour for snorkeling. It is not necessarily just for beginners, we swam in groups and there were people who have snorkeled before. On the way back to the hotel, Dan gives great suggestions on where to go, and he also gives great recommendations for food spots.
Hi Sherry,
Glad you guys had a good time. Hope we see you again.
Dan
I participated with my elementary school child. We joined from the Marriott Hotel, and perhaps because there were only a few people on this route's bus, the temperature inside was comfortable, not too cold.
There were some hiccups, like forgetting to bring mineral water on the boat, but it was a small boat, close to the sea, and the atmosphere on board was friendly and cheerful.
I checked the low tide times in Japan before participating, so the sandbar was at a nice level, just below the knees to the ankles. It was my first time snorkeling, but I felt reassured because the staff was there to support us if we were anxious.
Since I joined the morning course, we were able to return to Waikiki in the afternoon, making good use of our time. The staff's guidance was clear and enjoyable. I think I might get hooked on snorkeling!
小学生の子供と参加しました。
マリオットホテルからの参加でしたが、こちらのルートのバスは少人数だったからなのか、バスの中の温度も寒すぎず、快適でした。
船も ミネラルウォーターの積み忘れなどのハプニングはありましたが、小さな船で、海も近くて船の中も和気あいあいな感じでした。
引き潮の時間も日本で調べてから参加したので、サンドバーはひざ下から足首の感じのいい時期でした。
初シュノーケルでしたが、不安だったらスタッフの方たちがついていてくれたので、安心できました。
午前中のコースに参加したので、午後にはワイキキに戻ってこれたので、時間も有効に使えました。
スタッフの方のガイドもわかりやすく、楽しかった。
ちょっとシュノーケルにはまりそうです。
This is my second time, and I really think it's a wonderful tour! The hamburgers eaten on the boat are the best! I want to participate again next time!
2回目ですが、本当に素晴らしいツアーだと思います!
船上で食べるハンバーガーが最高です!
次回も参加したいと思います!
It takes less than 20 minutes to walk to the office from the Sheraton.
I filled out the participation documents, rented a rash guard and shoes, and received a video explanation of the precautions.
The staff explains in English, but there are subtitles in the video, so it's okay if you don't understand English.
After that, we headed to the beach.
At the beach, we practiced paddling and standing on the sand.
They teach you precisely where to position yourself on the board.
Once the practice was over, we actually went into the sea.
We paddled to the point (it's shallow, so you can stand...).
While waiting for the waves, the coach holds the board for you and pushes you out at the right moment.
Although they only spoke English, they taught us using simple Japanese phrases like "Koide."
We repeated this over and over.
It was my first time surfing, but fortunately, I was able to stand up from the very beginning, so I had a great time.
I participated alone this time, but there were others who also came alone (one Japanese person and one American grandmother!), so I chatted with them and didn't feel lonely.
I want to get better at it.
I was disappointed that there were no photos taken, as others had mentioned, and it was a shame that I had no keepsake from my surfing experience.
(I would have liked to purchase photos even if they were paid.)
I wonder if there are no photos for solo participants?
I think it's best to ask in advance at the office if needed.
シェラトンから歩いて20分かからずオフィスへ。
参加書類を書き、ラッシュガードやシューズをレンタルし、注意点を映像で説明を受けました。
スタッフは英語で説明しますが、映像に字幕が出るので英語がわからなくても大丈夫。
その後、ビーチへ。
ビーチでも砂浜の上でパドリングや立ち方を練習します。
ボールに乗るポイントなど、きっちり教えてくれます。
練習を終えたら実際に海の中へ。
ポイントまではパドリングで移動します。(遠浅なので足はつきますが…)
波を待っている間はコーチがボードを持ってくれて、タイミングを見て押し出してくれます。
英語しか話されない方でしたが、「コイデー」とカタコトの日本語で教えてくれます。
それをひたすら繰り返します。
初めてサーフィンをしましたが、幸い最初から立てたので、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
今回は一人で参加しましたが、他にも一人で参加されていた方がおり(日本人1人、アメリカ人のおばあちゃん!1人)仲良く話したりしたので、1人参加でも寂しくなかったです。
もっと上手になりたいと思いました。
他の方が書かれていた写真撮影はなく、せっかくサーフィンしたのに、何も形に残らないのはとても残念でした。
(有料でも写真は購入したかった。)
1人参加は撮影ないのかな?
必要ならオフィスで事前に聞いておくべきだと思います。
I participated because it was a filming location for the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. It took about 15 minutes from the port to the mooring point. During the ride, I enjoyed some drinks and brownies. When getting off the boat, I waded in the water to walk to the point. The shallowest water level at the point was about ankle-deep. The weather wasn't perfectly clear, but it was pleasantly sunny, and I had a great time.
After that, it was snack time. It was a buffet-style meal where you could eat as much as you liked. The food was good, especially the sausages, which were delicious. After finishing the meal, it was time for snorkeling. Unfortunately, it started to rain, so I couldn't see the beautiful underwater scenery with sunlight, but I did see a sea turtle.
When we returned, we had some free time to play with standing paddles and balls. My family cut their feet on the sandbar, but they received treatment from the first aid kit. The staff were very kind, and I had a fulfilling time. I would love to participate again!
If you're looking forward to enjoying the sandbar, I think it would be better to check the tide levels in Kaneohe in advance to have a more enjoyable experience.
映画パイレーツオブカリビアンのロケ地だった事もあり参加しました。
港から15分程で係留ポイントへ。
着くまでの間に飲み物とブラウニーをいただきました。
船から降りる時は腰浸かり、歩いてポイントへ。
ポイントの1番浅い水位は足首くらい。
天候は快晴…とはいかなかったものの、程よく晴れて楽しめました。
その後は軽食タイム。
バイキング形式で好きなものを好きなだけ食べられました。
味もGOOD。特にソーセージが美味しかったです。
食事を終えるとシュノーケリングタイム。
ここで雨が降ってきてしまい、太陽が差し込む綺麗な海中は見られなかったですが、ウミガメも見られました。
戻ってきてから時間があったので、スタンディングパドルやボールで遊ぶ時間がありました。
サンドバーで家族が足を切ってしまいましたが、ファーストエイドキットで処置してもらいました。
その他にもスタッフの方に親切にしていただき、充実した時間を過ごせました。
また参加したい!
サンドバーを楽しみに行かれるなら、事前にカネオヘの潮位を調べて参加された方が楽しめるのではないかと思います。
Aloha! Thank you for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Thank you so much for the detailed tour report and the cute photos.
Please come visit us again! I look forward to your report next time as well. Mahalo!
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。
詳細なツアーレポートとキュートなお写真本当にありがとうございます。
またぜひ!遊びにいらして下さい。その時もまたまっきー様のレポート楽しみにしてますね。マハロ!
I had a pleasant experience thanks to the attentive service provided to everyone. However, I was asked if I wanted to take digital camera photos from the air for $30. I said it was okay for $30, but when we reached the shore and I thought I would pay at a hut-like place, I was told that those who were not disembarking immediately should get on the bus. It seemed like most people hadn’t paid.
I received the photo data on an SD card while on the boat.
It felt like everyone around me was left wondering as they were ushered onto the bus. I wonder if the payment is being processed later by credit card?
みんなに気を配った対応をして頂けて気持ちよく体験出来ました。
ただ、上空にいる所をデジカメ撮影を確か30ドルでするか聞かれました。
30ドルならOKと言ったんですが、岸に付き小屋みたいなところでお金を払うのかと思ったら、現地解散じゃない人は直ぐにバスに乗って。と、言われたためほとんどの人がお金払ってないような?
撮影データはSDカードで船の上でもらいましたが。
周りの人達も?が頭に浮かんだままバスに乗せられたという感じです。
これは、後からクレジットカードで払われてるのかな?
The captain and the staff provided entertainment beyond my expectations.
This was just luck, but when I was on board, there was a group of ten ladies from Kansai, so the loud Kansai dialect was constantly heard, which ruined the atmosphere. (It's not that the Kansai dialect is bad, but the ladies from Kansai...)
Well, it seems that some of the cheerful people didn't mind.
Anyway, if the people you share the ride with are good, it can be incredibly fun.
キャプテンなどの対応は思ってた以上に楽しませてくれました。
これは運でしかないですが、私が乗った時には関西のオバチャン10名の集団が一緒だったため、ずっと関西弁の大声が聞こえて雰囲気台無しでした。(関西弁が悪いのではなく、関西弁のオバチャンが...................)
まぁ、一部の陽気な方々は気にしていなかったみたいです。
とにかく、乗りあった人が良ければ最高に楽しいです。
The weather wasn't great, so the photos of the sea and sky didn't turn out well. However, I was able to see turtles, and the lunch was delicious, so I'm glad I participated. The guide was also very kind! Thank you very much.
お天気がイマイチだったので、せっかくの海・空の写真も映えずでした。
ですが、亀にも会えたしランチも美味しかったので参加してよかったです。
ガイドの方も親切でした!ありがとうございました。
Aloha! I'm really happy to hear the comment "I'm glad I participated." I hope to encounter an even more beautiful sandbar next time!! We'll be waiting with the sea turtles.
アロハ! ”参加してよかった”ってコメント本当に嬉しいです。
次回はもっともっと美しいサンドバーに出会えますように!! ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。
There are people who can speak Japanese, and since you wear life jackets when entering the sea, I think it's a tour that even those who are not confident in swimming can enjoy safely.
It is paid, but renting a wetsuit was the right choice!
I went in August, and since you go into the sea quite a few times, it gets pretty cold!
I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles as well.
日本語が出来る方もいますし、ライフジャケット着用で海に入るので、泳ぎに自信がない人でも安心して楽しめるツアーだと思います。
有料ですが、ウェットスーツを借りて正解でした!
8月に行きましたが海に入る回数も多いので、結構冷えます!
イルカ、ウミガメも見ることが出来ました。
Aloha Ami,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University.
Please feel free to come back anytime to be healed by Professor Dolphin and Professor Turtle. We look forward to the day we can meet again!
Dolphin Office
Aloha Ami様
この度は名門イルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございます。
またいつでもイルカ先生やカメ大教授に癒されに来てくださいね。
是非またお会い出来る日を楽しみにしております!
イルカオフィス
Hawaii! The ocean! Surfing! With that in mind, I chose this place based on the great reviews. I made a last-minute reservation, but I was able to participate without any issues. Although I made the mistake of being late for the meeting time, I truly appreciate the quick and generous response from the Veltra staff and the Hands Heedman staff that allowed me to join.
In the lesson, we first learn the basics of surfing through a slideshow. After that, we move to the beach for the actual lesson. All our belongings are stored in the office drawers. There are Japanese staff in the office, but communication during the beach lesson is primarily in English. However, they speak slowly, use body language, and even speak a little broken Japanese, so I think it's easy to understand.
For actual surfing, we use longboards, which provide a lot of stability. The instructor gives us instructions while pushing the board, allowing us beginners to stand up right from the start. We were able to catch waves multiple times after that. When I was able to ride properly, it felt amazing.
At the end, we rinsed off at the public shower on the beach and returned to the office. They also take photos during the surfing session. This time, we received them for free since there were two or more participants. They were provided on a CD. A person who participated alone purchased them for $10. I think the tip was around $10 to $20 per person. I regret not being able to give a tip because I was rushed in the morning and didn't prepare cash, even though they treated us very well. Most others seemed to have paid. I definitely want to participate here again the next time I surf in Hawaii.
ハワイ!海!サーフィン!ということで、口コミの良かったこちらを選択しました。直前の申し込みでしたが、無事参加できました。また、集合時間に遅れてしまうという失態がありましたが、Veltraスタッフさん及び、ハンズヒーデマンのスタッフさんの迅速寛大な対応で無事参加できたこと、本当にありがとうございました。レッスンでは初めにスライドショーで、サーフィンの基本について学びます。その後、ビーチに移動して実際のレッスンへ、という流れになっています。荷物はオフィスの引き出しに全部しまいます。オフィスには日本人スタッフもいますが、ビーチでのレッスンは基本英語でのコミュニケーションになります。ただ、ゆっくり話してくれたり、ボディーランゲージであったり、カタコトですが日本語も少し話してくれるので、十分理解できる内容になっていると思います。実際のサーフィンでは、ロングボードを使うので、安定感はかなりあります。インストラクターさんが指示を出してくれながら、ボードを押し出してくれるので、初心者の私たちでも初めから立つことができました。その後も何回も波に乗ることができました。ちゃんと乗れた時は最高に気持ち良いです。最後はビーチにある公共シャワーで体を流して、オフィスに戻りました。また、サーフィン中は写真撮影をしてくれます。今回は2名以上の参加で無料でもらえました。CDでの受け取りでした。1名で参加されていた方は$10で購入してました。チップは1人あたり$10〜20だったと思います。大変良くしてもらったのに、朝バタバタしてしまい現金の準備ができなかったために渡せなかったのが後悔です。他の方々はだいたい払っていました。次ハワイでサーフィンする時も是非またここに参加したいと思いました。
I was able to participate despite the last-minute reservation. I joined to create memories for my honeymoon and chose the 150m height. If I had to sum up my experience in one word, it would be "amazing!" You can enjoy both the thrill of going higher and the beautiful scenery. This is truly a recommended activity. According to our shuttle driver, the captain of the boat is known as the "Hawaii No. 1 Captain," so I felt at ease. Right after boarding, there was an explanation in Japanese. The staff, although their Japanese was a bit broken, provided explanations in Japanese as well. They were cheerful, and I didn't have any particular concerns from start to finish. If you ask at the beginning, they will take photos for you. You can receive them on an SD card for $30. After the activity, they show you the photos, and you can purchase them if you like. If you start in the afternoon, depending on the time, the lighting may cause some backlighting, making the photos a bit dark. Finally, after landing, you return to the boat, but you may get quite wet. We got thoroughly soaked. The tip was $10 to $20 per person. It was a wonderful experience.
直前の予約でしたが無事参加できました。ハネムーンの思い出作りとして参加。高さは150mを選択しました。参加した感想を、一言で表すと"最高!"でした。どんどん高くなってスリルと、景色の良さのどちらも楽しめます。本当におすすめのアクティビティです。送迎ドライバーさんいわく船のキャプテンは"Hawaii No. 1 Captain"ということでしたので、安心して臨めました。また、乗船後すぐの説明では日本語の放送が流れます。スタッフさんたちもカタコトですが、日本語で説明を加えてくれます。陽気なスタッフさんたちで、初めから終わりまで特に不安に思った点はなかったです。写真撮影は、初めにお願いすると撮ってくれます。SDカードでの受け取りで$30です。終了後に写真を見せてくれて、気に入った場合に購入という形になります。午後の開始だと時間帯によっては逆光になり、写真が少し暗くなる場合があります。最後に着水してから船に戻りますが、場合によってはかなり濡れます。私たちは上下しっかり濡れました。チップは1人あたり$10〜20でした。素晴らしい体験ができました。
You can enjoy cruising until you reach the spot. Additionally, you can see fish and turtles, as well as sunken ships and planes, which is interesting.
スポットに行くまで、クルージングとしてと楽しむことができます。
また、サカナやカメのほか、沈船や沈んだ飛行機などもみられ、面白いです。
Great Trip... Saw turtles and Dolphins up close..and plenty of other marine life...all of the crew were exceptional... safety concious, engaging, and fun.. paticularly the Captain. Could tell he was experienced and loved what he was doing.. Will repeat this again, as I hsve been on this trip with other providers but didn’t have as good of experience..
The tour bus driver Genshin was punctual, friendly, and informative. We fell a bit behind schedule on the way back but that was due to traffic and Genshin was nice enough to wait an extra 5-10 minutes for the late passengers. The guided tour portion at Pearl Harbor was brief but it gave everyone a chance to explore the Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri for themselves. A good experience overall.
This was a very fun and educational experience. I learned a lot about the Polynesian islands and their different cultures. I would recommend booking with a tour guide if you would like to see all the villages in one day. The night show finale was the best part. I was pretty exhausted by the end of the day from having so much fun and the long drive there and back. I also recommend setting aside an entire day if you're interested in going to PCC.
My 6-year-old child also had a great time. The foreign staff were kind, and we got to see dolphins and sea turtles, which was amazing. I want to go again!
6歳の子供も楽しめました
スタッフの外人さんも優しくて、イルカや、ウミガメも見れて最高でした
また行きたいです
We used this opportunity to create memories since we came to Hawaii for our honeymoon! I thought it would be tough to do activities after getting tired, so I made a reservation for the first day. However, since we were still unfamiliar with Hawaii, I carefully confirmed the meeting place and prepared with plenty of time!
We were staying at the Sheraton Waikiki, so the meeting point was easy to find at the QuickSilver Blue Trolley stop, but no pickup car arrived no matter how long we waited... 30 minutes passed... I tried to confirm with a car that looked similar, but they kept saying it was a different company. My husband was getting frustrated, insisting that we should just go back to the hotel! I didn't know what to do, and although the confirmation phone number was listed in the email, there wasn't even a public phone nearby. We went back to the hotel, consulted at the Japanese counter, and they finally made the call for us. It turned out the pickup was delayed. I wish we had received an email about the delay. If we hadn't known anything, we would have thought they weren't coming and would have just gone home.
In the shuttle, there was an awkward atmosphere with my sulking husband. We shared the ride with two other Japanese women and headed to the site! Once we arrived, it seemed we were the ones waiting, as several foreign tourists were happily chatting while waiting, but since I couldn't speak English, I couldn't apologize... I mean, it wasn't our fault that we were late, so it would have been nice to hear something from the driver.
But the foreign tourists were kind and welcoming, which was great!!! The parasailing was very exciting, and we had a fun time waiting on the boat. All the instructions were in English, but I managed to have a wonderful time by mimicking what the previous person did! However, even though I took motion sickness medicine, I still felt a bit queasy due to the boat's rocking combined with the parasailing! A Japanese girl on the same boat also looked very uncomfortable, but there were no words of comfort, probably because they are used to it! I think it's a good idea to bring water or something to distract yourself!
From the boat, we saw a rainbow after the rain, and we were able to take beautiful photos of the rainbow and parasailing! As fellow travelers, I think we could take photos with our smartphones under waterproof covers without needing to buy any! Next time I go, I definitely want to try other activities, but it would have been nice to have at least one way to communicate, like through LINE, in a Wi-Fi environment!
今回新婚旅行でハワイに来たため、思い出づくりとして利用させていただきました!
疲れも溜まってからのアクティビティだと辛さもあると思い初日に予約をしましたが、まだハワイに不慣れな部分もあり、待ち合わせ場所など入念に確認し、時間に余裕を持って準備をしました!
今回はシェラトンワイキキに宿泊していたので待ち合わせはクイックシルバーのブルートロリーの乗り場とわかりやすい場所だったのですが、いくら待っても迎えの車がなく、、そのまま30分経過、、、。それっぽい車に、不慣れな英語で確認を取るも別の会社だよと断れるばかり。さすがの旦那もイライラが募り、今日はもう仕方ないからホテルに帰る!!と一点張りでどうしたらよいか分からず、確認用の電話番号がメールに記載されているものの、近くに公衆電話すらなく、いったんホテルにもどり、日本語カウンターに相談し、そこから電話をかけてもらい、やっと、送迎が遅れているということがわかりました。遅れているならメールでも連絡がほしかったです。なにも知らなければもう来ないのかと思い、仕方ないから帰ろうと思っていたところでした。送迎の車の中ではムスっとする旦那と気まずい空気。他に日本人の女性2人と同乗し現場へ!着いてからは私たち待ちだったのか、外国人の旅行客が何名かわいわいと待っていましたが、英語も話せないので謝ることもできず、、てゆうか遅れたのは私たちじゃないので、運転手からとか一言あればいいのに何もない。
でも外国人たちは優しく受け入れてくれてよかったです!!!
パラセーリングはとても盛り上がった船上の中で待ち時間もたのしく過ごせましたし、説明は全て英語でしたが、前の人の見よう見まねでとても素晴らしい時間をすごせました!
ただ、船酔いプラスパラセーリングの揺れで酔い止めを飲んでいても私は危うかったです!
同じ船に乗った日本人の女の子もとても辛そうでしたがなんの言葉掛けもなく、きっといつものことだから慣れてるんでしょうね!お水とか、気晴らしになるもの持参した方がいいと思います!
船からは雨上がりの虹も出ていて、虹とパラセーリングのとても綺麗な写真も撮ることができました!同じ旅行者同士、防水カバーをかけてスマホでとりあえば写真も買わなくても良いと思います!次行った時はほかのアクティビティもぜひやってみたいとおもいましたが、wifi の環境下でラインなど、連絡を取りあえる手段がひとつでもあればよかったです!
This was my second time skydiving, and the weather was great, making it a fun experience. It was a bit more intense than last time with all the spinning, but it was interesting! It was a shame that I had someone who didn't understand Japanese at all, so communication was quite difficult.
今回で2回目のスカイダイビング、天候にも恵まれ楽しくおわれました。前回よりぐるぐる回されたりハードではありましたが・・・おもしろかった!日本語が全然通じない方がついたのでコミニュケーションがなかなか取りづらかったのが残念でした。
I had a great time horseback riding for two hours in nature. It's a shame I couldn't ride the tram due to time constraints.
It's also disappointing that there was no explanation about the attractions before entering.
自然の中で二時間も乗馬できて楽しかったです。
時間がなくトラムには乗れなかったのが残念です。
入場前にどんなアトラクションがあるのか、全く説明がなかったなが、残念です。
Staff was great, tour was awesome. Saw plenty of fish and some sea turtles.
City tour was very good. Bus driver was awesome. Good enough time to see both ships.
Staff was great. Sharks came close but not too close which was awesome.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Worth every penny. Will do again!!!
Tour was great and weather was great luckily. Staff was very knowledgeable about area.
The driver didn't speak much Japanese, but he was a very fun person. The atmosphere in the car was enjoyable.
Once on the boat, they take photos while you're parasailing for $30, but you can choose whether to buy them or not. It seems they took more photos than I expected, which turned into wonderful memories. (It seems to vary by person.) But all the photos were lovely.
Motion sickness is unavoidable, so if you're worried about it, it's better to take precautions.
運転手さんは日本語は基本はお話できませんが、とても楽しい方でした。車内は楽しい雰囲気でした。
船に乗るとパラセーリング中も、写真撮ってくれます30$ですが、買う買わないは選択可能。
思っていたより大量に撮ってもらったみたいで楽しい思い出になりました。(人によって違うみたいですね)でもどれも素敵な写真ばかりです。
船酔いは仕方ないので、心配な方は対策した方がいいですね。
This was my second time, and I was fortunate with the weather, allowing me to jump safely. I was spun around more intensely than the first time, almost to the point of feeling sick, but I managed (sweat). Skydiving is quite profound. I'm not sure if there will be a third time, but there's no other activity as exciting as this (laughs). I definitely recommend it!
今回で2度目でしたが、天気にも恵まれ無事飛ぶことが出来ました。1回目よりもぐるぐる激しく回されて気持ち悪くなる1歩手前だったけど、どうにかもちました(汗)スカイダイビング、奥が深いです。3度目があるかどうかまだわかりませんがこんなにエキサイティングな遊び?は他にないです(笑)ぜひ、おすすめします!
The captain and the guy on the boat were very nice, the parasailing was great! I was scared little bit first while, but then it was outstanding! Great view, just like swinging in the sky. If you are easy to get motion sickness, you should take pills thought. There was a poor girl puking.
I stayed at a small hotel, and they came to pick us up properly. The guide was surprised, saying, "It's rare to see Japanese people staying here!" as it seems that Japanese often stay at famous hotels.
We headed to Hanauma Bay in a larger vehicle that could accommodate about eight people. We participated in the afternoon session, and although the parking lot seemed full, thanks to the guide's connections, we were able to enter.
At Hanauma Bay, watching a video before snorkeling is mandatory, and we were guided by our guide to watch the video. After that, we took a shuttle down to the beach.
At the beach, they managed our belongings and valuables by providing security boxes. They also lent us mats and allowed time for changing.
We put on life jackets and got ready for snorkeling.
It seemed to be high tide, and there were waves that made it difficult to move at times, but the guide was always with us, so we could snorkel without getting lost in the sea. We were able to see fish. The guide took us to a spot where we might see turtles, but we ended up feeling seasick from the waves and had to return early. The guide was considerate of our condition, and those who felt okay were taken to other spots with another guide, so I would like to try again!
They also took photos, which made me very satisfied, but it was unfortunate that I got seasick.
However, since they were attentive to our well-being and adjusted to the participants' pace, I highly recommend this tour! I strongly suggest that those who are not confident in their physical condition bring motion sickness medication.
小さなホテルに宿泊していましたが、きちんと迎えに来てくださいました。「日本の方が泊まっているなんて珍しいと思います!」と、日本人は有名ホテルに泊まっていることが多いそうで、驚かれました。
ハナウマ湾までは8人ほど乗れる大きめの車で向かいます。
私たちは午後の部に参加したのですが、駐車場が満車のようでしたが、ガイドさんの顔パスにより私たちは入場することができました。
ハナウマ湾ではシュノーケリング前にビデオ鑑賞が必須となっており、私たちもガイドさんに案内されビデオを鑑賞しました。
そのあとはシャトルで浜のほうに降ります。
浜では荷物や貴重品をセキュリティーボックスに入れてくださるなど、きちんと管理してくれます。
ゴザもかしてくれたり、着替えの時間も設けてくださいました。
救命用具もつけていざシュノーケリング。
満潮時のようで、波がありうまく進むことができないときもありましたが、常にガイドさんがついてくださり、海のなかで迷うことなくシュノーケルすることができました。
魚もみることができました。
亀がいそうなスポットのほうまで案内してくれましたが、私たちは波で酔ってしまい、途中で帰ることになりました。
体調を気遣ってくださり、大丈夫な方たちはもう一人のガイドさんとほかのスポットまで連れていってもらっていたので、またリベンジしたいと思います!
写真も撮ってくれて大満足でしたが、酔ってしまったので残念でした。
ただ、体調を気遣ってくれたり、参加者のペースに合わせてくれるので、とてもおすすめのツアーです!
体調に自信のない方は酔い止めなどを持参することを強くおすすめします。
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. Dan and I are certified instructors for Hanauma Bay, so even if the parking lot is full and you can't get in, we can still accommodate you. Additionally, no matter how long the line is for purchasing entry tickets, our tour guests do not have to wait in line. That’s what sets us apart from other tours. I'm sorry to hear that you experienced seasickness this time. I hope next time you can take some motion sickness medication before leaving the hotel, so you can enjoy Hanauma Bay even more. We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。私とダンはハナウマ湾公認のインストラクターですので、駐車場が満車で入れない時でも入れますし、入場チケットの購入にどんなに長い列が出来ていようとも私達のツアーのお客様は並ぶ必要はございません。そこが他のツアーとは違うのですよ。今回は波酔いされてしまった様で残念です。是非次回はホテルを出る前に酔い止めを飲んでいただいて、もっともっとハナウマ湾を楽しんでいただきたいと思っております。またお会いできますことを楽しみに待っております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
It was a bit drizzly during the parasailing, but it was amazing to be able to take photos with the rainbow in the background. Most importantly, when I turned around at the top, I saw a circular rainbow. It was my first experience, so it became a great memory. I was a bit anxious about the explanations being mostly in English, except for the important parts, but I was very grateful for the quick response when my friend got seasick. Thank you. However, I was a little worried when the pickup was about 20 minutes late.
ちょっと小雨が降る中のパラセイリングだったので、タブルの虹をバックに写真を撮ることが出来て最高でした。何より一番上に着いたときに後ろを振り返ると円形の虹を見ることがでしました。初めての経験だったので、良い思い出になりました。説明が大事なこと以外は全部英語の説明で不安になることもありましたが、船酔いした友達に気づいて素早く対応していただいたことにはとても助かりました。ありがとうございます。ただ、集合時間20分位過ぎてからのお迎えでちょっと不安にさせられました。
Three of us participated! ♫ There were about 12 other people from overseas joining as well. We took motion sickness medication beforehand, but the boat was rocking quite a bit while we were stopped at the point where the sharks were. Some people ended up vomiting before they even saw the sharks, so I strongly recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case, even if you don't usually get seasick.
Once we dove in from the enclosure, we encountered a lot of sharks! ♫ It's not often you get to see them up close, so it really gets your adrenaline pumping! The sharks' faces were clearly visible and they looked quite cute. (laughs)
Our turn was last, but we were in the same group as a dandy gentleman from the Middle East who had been vomiting since the beginning. Even while he was in the enclosure with the sharks, he couldn't stop vomiting, but everyone was laughing and having a good time about it. (laughs) Thanks to him, the sharks might have gathered around! (laughs)
The waves were strong even inside the enclosure, and I was clinging to the bars the whole time, but it’s definitely an activity worth trying! Just like with any activity, even Japanese people who can't speak English can become very friendly with participants from other countries. ♫ I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!
女3人で参加しました♫
他に12名ほどの海外の人が参加されてましたが
私達は事前に酔いどめ薬を飲んでいましたが
船でサメのいるポイントに停まっている間はかなり船が揺れていました。
何人かの人はサメとご対面前に嘔吐されてましたが
酔いやすくなくても念の為酔いどめ薬を飲むことを強くオススメします。
いざ柵の中から潜ってみるとたくさんのサメと出会えます♫
なかなか身近で見れることがないのでテンション上がりますこれ‼
そしてサメの顔もハッキリ見えてかわいらしく見えちゃいます。笑
私達の順番は最後でしたが最初から嘔吐していた中東系ダンディなおじ様と同じグループでサメとご対面中の柵の中でも嘔吐が止まらずみんなそれはそれでいい意味でとても陽気に笑っていました。笑
おかげでサメが集まってくれるかも。笑
柵の中でも波が強くて柵にしがみつきっぱなしでしたがやってみる価値アリのアクティビティです‼
どのアクティビティもそうですが英語が話せない日本人でも他の国の参加者の方ととても仲良くなれます♫
ぜひまたハワイに行くときにはまた参加してみたいです。