All Reviews for Lunch & Breakfast Experiences

I was really looking forward to this, but unfortunately, it was a disappointing tour given my expectations. Since we traveled by large bus, even with a 7 AM meeting time, we wasted an hour picking up people in Waikiki (which happens with other tours as well). After arriving, we landed on a narrow sandbar packed with people on two cruisers. Snorkeling felt like a chaotic trial start, bumping into each other while trying to peek into the water. I think the actual time spent on the sandbar and snorkeling was about 30 minutes total. It was just so rushed. Since it’s such a special place, I wish the tour had fewer participants.

とても楽しみにしていたのですが、期待してた分、残念なツアーでした。大型バスで行くため、７時に集合でも１時間はワイキキピックアップで時間が潰れ（これは他でもありますが）、到着後、２台のクルーザーで細いサンドバーにぎゅうぎゅうに上陸笑。シュノーケルも一列でトライアルロンのスタートの様にぶつかりながら軽く海の中をのぞく感じ。実際のサンドバーとシュノーケルは足して３０分程度だった気がします。とにかく慌ただしいです。せっかくの特別な場所なので、もっと人数を減らしたツアーだったら良かったなと思いました。

Over the past 7 years we have done many "tours" in Hawaii,, this would be at the very top. It was a great adventure, the staff were great , we liked Jenner entertaining us on the bus going there, the Sandbar was great, the snorkel/fish was the best we have seen in Hawaii,, we saw turtles and the lunch was very tasty,,we had a great day,, well worth the money and then some.

We all enjoyed the ride. Savannah was a great guide and full of information on the local area. The horses were well groomed and behaved. The top of the mountain where we stopped for dinner provided gorgeous views. The dinner was good and so was the company. Gunstock Ranch was very beautiful, and the drive from Waikiki was beautiful too. I would definitely recommend it. Well worth it.

I had a great time! (＾＾)
I rated it 4 stars because of the weather and the cold, but the cruise staff were such fun people and kept us entertained throughout. Perhaps due to the weather, the sandbar was a bit underwhelming, but we were lucky to see sea turtles popping up here and there, and we even spotted a manta ray.
I definitely want to try again on a nice day. More than that... I wanted to join that staff team!

楽しかった～（＾＾）
天気と寒さで、☆４にしたけれど・・・クルーズスタッフが、楽しい人たちで終始楽しませていただきました。天気のせいかサンドバーは、いまひとつこんなものかな？でしたが、ウミガメがあちこちに顔を見せてくれましたし、マンタまで見れたのはラッキーでした。
是非、お天気のいい時に再挑戦したいです。
とゆうより・・あのスタッフメンバーに入りたいくらいでした！！

Ed was an awesome gentleman who did a great service for us. He was so knowledgeable and just an entertaining individual. Couldn't thank you enough for a great time.

It was my first trip to Hawaii. Since I was going, I really wanted to see the sandbar, so I signed up for this tour.
It was cloudy on the day of the tour, so the water was cold when I got in, but the scenery was amazing.
I was able to see fish and coral while snorkeling.
Fortunately, I also got to see a sea turtle up close.
The hamburger we had for lunch was incredibly delicious!!
I enjoyed a relaxing lunch on the boat while listening to the guide's live performance, gazing at the beautiful sea, and it created wonderful memories.

初めてのハワイ旅行でした。行くからにはどうしてもサンドバー見たいと思いこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
当日は曇りでしたので、海に入ると冷たかったですが、景色はｻｲｺｰです。
シュノーケルで魚やサンゴを見ることもできました。
運よくウミガメも間近で見ることができました。
お昼に頂いたハンバーガー、最高に美味しいです！！
ガイドさんの生演奏を聴きながら船の上でのんびり昼食～綺麗な海を眺めとても良い思い出が出来ました。

Sandbar, snorkeling to see coral reefs and tropical fish, and freshly grilled hamburgers for lunch. We also saw sea turtles. Highly recommended!!

サンドバー、珊瑚礁･熱帯魚を見るシュノーケリング、昼食のその場で焼いて創るハンバーガー、ウミガメも見れました。オススメです!!

The distance to the dolphins was far, and the snorkeling experience to see the dolphins was quite short, lasting less than 10 minutes, which was disappointing. However, there was plenty of time for snorkeling with sea turtles after moving to another location, so I wish I could have seen the dolphins a bit longer.

The staff members were very kind.

イルカとの距離が遠く、イルカ見学のシュノーケリング自体は１０分弱とかなり短かったのが残念。　その後移動してからのウミガメなどのシュノーケリングタイムはたっぷりあったので、もう少しイルカを見たかったです。

係員の皆様は大変親切でした。

I checked the tide levels at the sandbar online in advance and chose this day, so it was disappointing that the temperature was lower than expected and there was a strong wind. However, I still had a wonderful day.

Out of 70 participants, 40 were Japanese (including 10 newlyweds!), and we split into two boats, one with a Japanese guide and the other with an English guide. Since it was a boat with only Japanese people, it felt quite relaxed.

When we arrived at the sandbar and entered the water from the stairs, I was submerged up to my waist. Wow, it was cold! After moving a few meters forward, it quickly became shallow, with the shallowest parts being about ankle-deep. The shallow areas felt somewhat warmer. Here, beginners practiced snorkeling and some enjoyed beach volleyball (it looked tough due to the strong wind).

During this time, the staff actively came to the participants to take photos while guiding us on poses, so we ended up with many memorable pictures. The meal consisted of hamburgers and boiled beans, which were quite delicious.

After eating, we took a tour around an area with many sea turtles (there were a few, but it was difficult to capture the right moment for photos) and moved to a snorkeling point at the coral reef. Due to the cold weather and strong wind, the perceived temperature was quite low, and many people opted out of snorkeling. However, I decided to give it a try since I had bought a waterproof camera that can be used at depths of 15 meters for this day.

Equipped with a life jacket and mask, I entered the water, but I was overwhelmed by the coldness for a while. However, I soon got used to it. The staff threw food from the boat, attracting a lot of fish.

It was my first time snorkeling, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well I managed. Once we finished and got back on the boat, the wind blew through, and my body temperature dropped quickly. "Whoa! It's cold!" It felt much warmer in the water. After being advised by the guide, I changed out of my wet clothes into dry ones, which made me feel much better.

I brought a rash guard and reef boots, but the reef boots were unnecessary, and going barefoot was fine. I didn't buy a hoodie, but I think it would have been a good idea.

事前にサンドバーの潮位をネットで調べてこの日にしたので、気温が思っていたより低くて強い風も吹いていたのは残念でしたが、それでも楽しい一日を満喫できました。
参加者70人中日本人が40人（その中に新婚さん10組！）という構成で、日本語ガイド船と英語ガイド船の２隻に分かれて出航しました。
日本人だけの船なので、まあ気楽と言えば気楽です。
サンドバーに着いて、階段から海に入ると腰のあたりまでドボンと浸かりました。うぁ～冷たい！
数メートル前進すると、すぐ浅くなって・・一番浅いところはくるぶし程度です。浅いところは、多少暖かく感じます。ここで、シュノーケル初心者は練習をしたり、ビーチバレーに興じたり（風が強いので、大変そうでした）。
この間、スタッフの方が積極的に参加者の所に来て（ポーズを指導して）撮影してくれるので、思い出深い記念の写真が沢山出来ました。
食事は、ハンバーガーと煮豆？なかなか美味しかったです。
食後は、ウミガメが多いエリアをぐるっと回って（数匹いましたが、撮影タイミングは難しいです）、シュノーケリングを行う珊瑚礁のポイントに移動です。
この日は、寒くて風も強かったために体感温度はかなり低く、シュノーケリングをパスする人もかなりありましたが、折角なので私は頑張る事にしました。そう！この日のために、水深15mまで使えるデジカメを購入して来たのですから・・。
ライフジャケットとマスク類の装備を身につけて海に入ったものの、水の冷たさにしばらく圧倒されていましたが、その内慣れてきました。船上から餌をまいてくれたので、魚がすごく集まって来ます。
初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、思ったより上手く出来てちょっと嬉しくなってしまいました。
終わって、船上に上がると風が吹き抜けて一気に体温が下がりました「うお～！寒い」海の中の方がよほど暖かかったように思えます・・ガイドさんに言われて、濡れている物を脱いで乾いた服に着替えたら、だいぶ楽になりました。
私はラッシュガードやリーフブーツを用意して行きましたが、リーフブーツは不要で裸足でOKでした。
パーカーは買わなかったのですが、あった方が良いと思いました。

I decided to come here because I heard it's the only place on Oahu where you can trot and canter. The sensation of running through the vast nature, feeling the wind while cantering, is just amazing!

I climbed a mountain and was able to see the beach from the top. The scenery is just beautiful!

Although only English is spoken, I think as long as you understand the terms for trot and canter, you can manage while riding. They also have helmet rentals, and you can easily go with just jeans and sneakers.

The location was a bit far from Waikiki, so I took a taxi. It took about an hour and a half one way, and the fare was around $130. It felt great to drive along the coastal highway. I think having a rental car would be convenient.

オアフ島で速歩、駈歩ができるのはここだけと聞いて決めました。日本では考えられない広大な自然の中を駈歩で風を切って走る感覚は最高です！
山を登り、頂上からはビーチまで見渡せました。とにかく景色が綺麗！

英語しか通じませんが、速歩（トロット）、駈歩（キャンター）の言葉さえ分かれば騎乗中はなんとかなると思います。
ヘルメットもレンタルがあるし、ジーンズとスニーカーさえあれば気軽に行くことができます。

場所だけはワイキキから遠かったのでタクシーを利用しました。片道1時間半程度、料金は130ドル程度でした。海沿いのハイウェイを走るのも気持ちよかったです。レンタカーがあると便利だと思います。

We have been taken care of by Gunstock three times as a couple.

In the world of horseback riding, there are not many places where you can canter, but this place never disappoints, no matter when you visit (laughs). Even if you don't understand English, the handsome guide leads the way and turns back to ask, "Is cantering okay?" The well-trained horses recognize that this is a place where they can run, so they canter comfortably.

Gunstock is the best!! We will definitely visit again next time!

ガンストックさんへは夫婦で3回お世話になっております。

外乗ではなかなかキャンター（駈歩）させてもらえる所が少ない中ここはいつ訪れても裏切らないです（笑）
英語がわからなくてもイケメンガイドのお兄さんが先導してくれ後ろを振り返り「キャンターＯＫ？」って声をかけてくれます。きちんと調教された馬がここは走ってもＯＫの場所だと認識しているので気持ちよく駈歩してくれます。

ガンストックさん最高！！次回も絶対お邪魔します！

The tour provided a thorough explanation in Japanese, and the guide had a great sense of humor. Although there were about 20 people on the tour, we quickly became friendly through activities like beach volleyball and sea turtle watching. The ocean was beautiful, with visible coral reefs and many fish. I went in February, and while it was a bit windy and cold at times, the staff thoughtfully prepared warm drinks for us. The hamburgers for lunch were also very delicious! It was a truly memorable tour!

ツアーでは日本語で丁寧に解説してくれて、ガイドの方もとてもユーモアがあり、また２０人くらいでのツアーですが、ビーチバレーやウミガメウォッチングなどで仲良く慣れます☆海もとても綺麗で、サンゴ礁も見えたしたくさんの魚もいました(^O^)二月に行ったのですが、少し風が強く寒いと感じることもありましたが、スタッフの方が気を利かせて暖かい飲み物を用意してくれます。昼食のハンバーガーもとても美味しい！！！！とっても心に残るツアーでした！！

The island wasn't completely exposed; at the shallowest point, the water was up to my ankles, but it was beautiful and fun enough. I enjoyed beach volleyball and snorkeling, and the lunch was very delicious. It was also lucky to encounter sea turtles while moving by boat. As an optional tour, I was quite satisfied, but the air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the port back to the hotel was too strong, making it tough on my chilled body after coming out of the sea. Other participants were also shivering and saying it was cold. I recommend bringing something like a thicker hoodie to wear.

It's a tour I would like to experience at least once.

島が完全に出ていた訳ではなく、1番浅いところで
くるぶし位まであったけど、充分綺麗で楽しかったです。
ビーチバレーやシュノーケリングも楽しかったし、ランチも大変美味しかったです。
船で移動中に海亀達に遭遇したのも、ラッキーでした。
オプショナルツァーとしては、充分満足でしたが、
帰りの港からホテルへの送迎バスのエアコンが効きすぎていて、海から上がって冷えた身体には、厳しかったです。
他の参加者も寒い寒いと震えていました。
少し厚めのパーカーなど、はおれるものを持参する事をお勧めします。

一度は行ってみたいツァーです。

Our tour guide Ed was amazing. Very informative and knowledgeable about Honolulu is general, not just Pearl Harbor. Even his jokes were funny. I would do this tour again..

while I enjoyed the trip, we were unable to go out to the memorial by boat because of the wind. That was the main reason for the tour, so I feel that my once in a lifetime vacation was incomplete.
Be warned that the Military can shut down the shuttles as they see fit.

I had been wanting to go to Hawaii for a long time, so I applied without hesitation. Since the plan was dependent on the weather, I was aware of the risks, but luckily it was sunny and the weather was very pleasant. However, the wind was strong, and my hairstyle was a mess. As a result, to reach the water level up to my knees, I had to walk while getting soaked up to my waist, so a swimsuit is definitely a must. My friend and I enjoyed walking in our pants, completely drenched, up to the knee-deep water. Although we couldn't see the "land," it was a unique experience that brought me great satisfaction.

ハワイに行ったら絶対に行きたいと思い迷わず申込みをしました。天気に左右されるプランの為、
リスク承知でしたが・・・運良く晴れてとても気持ちの良い天気でした～ただ風が強くヘアスタイルは散々。
結果、膝下の水位に行くまでに腰まで浸かって歩く為やはり
水着は必須ですね☆私と友達は、パンツのままずぶ濡れで膝下の水位まで歩き堪能しました。
「陸」は見えず残念ではありますがここならではの体験でしたので非常に自己満足です。

In my case, during winter, I usually enjoy water activities in places like Cebu, so honestly, this tour was disappointing.

The snorkeling was not enjoyable due to strong waves and the beach wasn't very clean, so I didn't feel like doing it...

The sea kayaking to the uninhabited island was also a complete letdown; the ocean was not what I expected, and during this time of year, Oahu is cold, making water activities entirely disappointing.

私の場合、冬はセブ島などで海遊びしているので、正直今回のツア−は期待外れでした＞＜

シュノ−ケリングも波風が強く、また余り綺麗でないビ−チではする気になりませんでした・・・・

無人島へのシ−カヤックも海はまったく期待外れで、この時期のオアフ島は寒いし海遊びはまったくの期待外れでした。

On the way to see the dolphins, we were lucky enough to spot a whale. It's not often you get to see one so close. After that, we jumped into the sea where the dolphins were. We were able to see dolphins swimming in a group, but unfortunately, they were too deep, so it didn't feel like we were swimming with them. At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see a turtle. It swam quickly and dove down, so only a few people near the cameraman got to see it. When we returned to the boat, they handed out hamburgers and drinks, but since I couldn't eat due to seasickness, they packed it up for me to take home. Although it was disappointing about the dolphins, it was great to see the whale and turtle up close.

イルカを見に行く途中クジラを見ることが出来ました。
こんなに近くで見れるのはあんまりないということでラッキーでした。
その後イルカのいる海に飛び込みました。
集団で泳いでいるイルカを見ることは出来ましたが、イルカが深すぎて、一緒に泳いでるという感じではなかったのが残念でした。
シュノーケルのスポットでは、カメを見ることができました。
泳ぐのが早くすぐ下に行ってしまったので、見れたのはカメラマンさんの近くにいた数名でした。
船に戻るとハンバーガーやドリンクスナックを配っていただきましたが、船酔いで食べれなかったら袋に入れてお持ち帰りにしてくれました。
イルカは残念だったけど、クジラとカメが近くで見れたのでよかったです。

I absolutely wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up for a tour. The boat ride wasn't too difficult, and I enjoyed the crew's performance on board. However, due to the rain the day before, the water clarity was poor, and it wasn't the bright blue sea I had hoped for with the dolphins! While searching for dolphins, I repeatedly prepared to jump in, but I was only able to see dolphins twice and couldn't swim with them. Unfortunately, I didn't see many fish at the snorkeling spot either. However, the water was not cold, and I could float comfortably. The special double burger on the boat was a lucky find! The excitement of seeing the dolphins was definitely there. I hope to swim with them next time. The hula was okay and somewhat interesting.

P.S. The boat does sway with the waves, so don't underestimate seasickness. I was fine since I'm used to it, but several people did get seasick. If you're participating, make sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding (^^).

絶対にイルカと一緒に泳ぎたくて、ツアーに申し込みました。
船での移動はそれほど苦にはならず、船上でのクルーのパフォーマンスも楽しめました。
ただ、前日の雨の影響で海の透明度が悪く、青く輝く海でのイルカ！！とはいかなかったです。
イルカを探しながら、何回も準備して飛び込んでを繰り返しました。結果、2回イルカを見る事ができましたが、一緒に泳ぐ事はできませんでした。
シュノーケルのポイントもあまり魚を見る事ができず、残念でした。
でも、海の中は寒くなく、気持ちよくぷかぷかできました。
船上のハンバーガーは特製ダブルバーガーが当たり、ラッキーでした！
イルカを見れた感動は確かにありました。
次回は一緒に泳げればと思います。
フラはまあまあ、おもしろかったです。

P.S
船は波を受け揺れるものです。船酔いを甘く見ないほうがいいです。私はなれているので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いした方が何人もいらっしゃいました。参加する方は酔い止めを服用してから乗船しましょう（＾＾）

The waves are high in winter, and even with taking motion sickness medication, I got seasick. I ended up feeling unwell before I could meet the dolphins, and in the end, I couldn't do anything. It was also very cold on the boat. Since we were on the boat for about three hours, it might be tough for those who are prone to seasickness. I did see a few dolphins, but it seemed quite difficult to swim with them on the day I participated. The staff members were all very nice and seemed to be having fun. Summer is said to have relatively calm waves, so I recommend participating in the summer.

冬は波が高く、酔い止めを飲んでいても船酔いしました。
イルカに出会うまでにダウンしてしまい、結局何もできなかったです。そして船の上はとても寒かったです。
船には3時間ほど乗っていますので、船酔いしやすいかたは大変かもしれません。
イルカは少し見れましたが、私が参加した日は一緒に泳ぐのがなかなか難しかったようです。
スタッフの方たちはとても良い方たちばかりで、楽しそうでした。
夏は波が比較的おだやからしいので、夏の参加がおすすめです。

I participated at the end of the year. According to the guide, today’s guests were lucky to have such rare good weather for winter compared to last week, which was cold. Last week was so cold that it felt like a test of endurance, and about half of the people didn’t even go snorkeling.

Indeed, the gradient of the sea was beautiful and amazing. I had researched the site beforehand, so I knew that the sandbar wouldn’t be dry on the day of the tour, but there were some guests who were unaware and complained. The guide mentioned, “There are only about 60 days a year when the land is properly exposed during tour times, so please do your research next time.”

The hamburger was delicious. The guide pointed out where the sea turtles were, but as soon as I shifted my gaze, they seemed to dive and disappear. Even though the weather was nice, the water was still quite cold, and the hot chocolate served after snorkeling was very tasty.

Even with such luck, it seems that to be truly satisfied, it’s better to go in winter when the tides and good weather align perfectly.

　年末に参加した。ガイドの話では、寒かった先週に比べて冬には珍しい良い天気で今日のお客さんたちはラッキーだと。先週は寒くて我慢大会のようでシュノーケリングしない人も半数くらいいたと。
　確かに、海のグラデーションは綺麗で素晴らしかった。
　事前に案内されたサイトで調べていたので、当日サンドバーが干上がっていないことは知っていたが、知らなくて不満を言ってるお客もいて、ガイド曰く「ツアー時間にちゃんと陸が出ているのは年間６０日位しかないので、次回はよく調べてきてください」と。
　ハンバーガーは美味しかった。ウミガメはガイドがあそこにいるよと教えてくれるのだけど目線を移動すると、もうもぐって消えているみたいな感じであった。天気が良くても水はそれなりに冷たく、シュノーケリングの後にふるまわれたホットチョコレートがとても美味しかった。
　ラッキーでもこんな感じなので、ちゃんと満足するには潮の満ち干と好天がうまく重なった冬以外がお勧めのよう。

I couldn't wait to go, and I finally visited the long-awaited Angel's Sea. It was so beautiful that words can't describe it—360 degrees of sky-blue ocean. The lunch was a hamburger grilled on the boat, and it was the best! It was incredibly delicious. I also got to see sea turtles, which was really interesting. The staff was fun, and I definitely recommend this tour!

行きたくてたまらず念願の天使の海に行ってきました。
とにかく言葉では表せないくらいきれいで、３６０度スカイブルー海、ランチは船で焼いてくれたハンバーガ最高でした。すごくおいしかったです。ウミガメも見れたしおもしろかったです。スタッフさんもおもしろく是非このツアー行ってきてほしいです。

I was really looking forward to it, but the weather was terrible and it was a battle against the cold. However, the staff's response and thoughtfulness warmed my heart. Thank you for being friendly with the staff's daughter and my little son. The hamburger was the best. I will definitely come again, so please take care of me.

凄く楽しみにしていたのですが、最悪の天候で寒さとの
戦いでしたが、スタッフの対応や心使いで心が温まりました。スタッフの娘さんとちびっこの息子さんとも、仲よく
して頂きありがとうございました。ハンバーガー最高でした。又必ず行くので宜しくお願いします。

In winter, the waves are particularly rough, and you may get seasick. The seawater is also murky, so while they do provide snorkeling gear, it might not be that impressive. It gets quite cold on the boat, so the chill after getting out of the water can be tough; those who are concerned about their health should take care. Additionally, the BBQ on the boat only includes hamburgers, so it might be best not to have high expectations.

冬は特に波が荒く、船酔いします。
海水も濁ってますのでシュノーケルもつれてってくれますが、そこまで感動はないでしょう。
相当船の上は寒いので水から上がってからの寒さは大変ですので、体調に不安がある方は気をつけた方が宜しいかと。
また、船上BBQはハンバーガーだけですので、期待はなさらない方がいいかと思います。

Captain and crew,
Thank you very much for the wonderful time.
As the only Japanese participant, I greatly appreciated the individual explanations in Japanese.
I joined this time alone, and at first, I was a bit worried, but thanks to the crew's support, I was able to become friendly with the other participants, even exchanging handshakes and saying "thank you."
Thank you for the truly wonderful time and kindness.
I am considering participating again in two years.

キャプテン始めクルーの皆さま
大変楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
日本人が私1人という事で、個別に日本語で説明をして頂き。大変助かりました。
今回は1人での参加でした。最初は少し心配をしておりましたが、参加された方々とは「サンキュー」といって握手を交わし合うまで、親しくなれたのもクルーの皆さまのフォローがあったからです。
本当に素敵な時間と、やさしさをありがとうございました。
2年後になりますがまた是非、参加したと考えております。

Thank you for your support at the end of last year.

Thanks to the friendly staff, I was able to have a great time even though I participated alone.

I was truly happy to play with my favorite dolphins, but it seemed like there were fewer dolphins than usual??? Well, I guess that's just how it is with wild animals...

I was also moved to encounter other rare characters besides the dolphins!! Especially being able to see a humpback whale's tail up close and witnessing the relaxed姿 of the honu (sea turtle) underwater made for an amazing escape from reality, and I am very grateful for the wonderful memories I have kept in my heart♪

When I go to Hawaii again, I look forward to your support! _(._.)_

昨年末はお世話になりました。

気さくなスタッフのおかげで一人参加にもかかわらず
楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

大好きなイルカと戯れることができて本当に幸せでしたけど
例年よりもイルカの数が少なかったような？？？
まぁ、野生だから仕方ないですけど･･･

イルカ以外の貴重なキャラクターにも出逢えて感動でした!!
特にザトウクジラのテールを真近で見れたり、
ホヌのまったりした姿を海中で見れたりして最高な現実逃避に
とても素敵な思い出を胸に秘められて感謝です♪

またハワイへ行った際には、どうぞよろしくお願いします_(. .)_

It was cold due to the rainy season. I would like to visit again during a warmer time.

雨季ということもあり、雨で寒かった。
暖かい時期にもう一度行ってみたいと思いました。

This was my tenth trip to Hawaii, and it was my first time participating in this tour. With the theme of memories over material things, I joined this tour to swim with dolphins. I was thrilled to meet wild dolphins. And above all, the tour staff were excellent at creating a lively atmosphere. Their hospitality truly shone through, making it an unforgettable experience.

ハワイは今回で１０回目にして、初めての参加となりました。モノより思い出のテーマで、今回イルカと泳ごうとこのツアーに参加しました。自然のイルカに会うことができ大興奮でした。そしてなんといってもツアーのスタッフの盛り上げ上手なこと。スタッフのおもてなしの気持ちがぐんぐん伝わって最高の思い出になりました。

This is my second time, following last year. It was a bit cold last year, so I was hoping this year would be better... but it was even colder. I chose a different tour this year, and the staff's response was good. Last year, my mother suddenly decided not to go at the last minute, so this year I let her participate without saying anything. On January 3rd, it was winter in Hawaii as well, but everyone was swimming while saying it was cold. We got to see sea turtles and manta rays, and we enjoyed beach volleyball at a beautiful sandbar. The tour company from last year took photos of each group and posted them online, but this time we only took photos ourselves, so I wished they had taken pictures of each group.

昨年に続き２度目です。昨年はちょっと寒かったので今年こそは・・・もっと寒かった・・・。昨年と違うツアーにしましたが、スタッフの対応も良く、去年母が突然間際になって行かないと言いだしたので今年は黙って参加させました。１月３日はハワイも冬でしたが、寒い寒いと言いながら皆さん泳いでいました。ウミガメとマンタも見れて、きれいなサンドバーではビーチバレーを楽しんでいました。昨年のツアー会社は１組ずつ写真を撮ってくれてＷＥＢ上に載せてくれましたが、こちらは写真を各自で撮るだけでしたので、１組ずつ撮ってくれたらと思いました。

We participated as a couple in our mid-50s. Unfortunately, it was windy and rainy, but we made it to the Twin Islands via Flat Island.

Since it was a self-guided plan, I initially struggled with how to paddle, but once I got the hang of it, I managed to move forward.

Even in the reef, the wind was strong, creating waves, and especially when leaving the Twin Islands, I had to time my paddling with the waves to avoid getting tossed around, which was a bit challenging.

The distance to the Twin Islands is about 3 km one way, but we were able to make the round trip in about two and a half hours, which surprised the staff.

However, it was quite cold due to the rain and wind, so we couldn't relax much even after landing on the island. We also couldn't go snorkeling.

It was quite tough, but it was a valuable experience that you can't easily have while in Japan. Reaching the Twin Islands gives you a sense of accomplishment.

Canoeing wasn't difficult even for an amateur like me at my age. Plus, wearing a life jacket made it safe.

What I regret is not being able to relax and snorkel in the beautiful sea or explore the Twin Islands. I would like to try again when the weather is better.

(The photo is from when we landed on the Twin Islands.)

50代半ばの夫婦で参加しました
あいにくの風と雨でしたが
フラット島経由で双子の島まで行ってきました。

ガイド無しプランだったため
最初はどのように漕いだらよいか悩みましたが、なれれば何とか前へ進むものです。

リーフの中でも風が強いと波があり、特に双子の島からの離岸は波の引くタイミングを見計らって漕ぎ出さないと波にもまれる可能性がありちょっと大変でした。

双子の島までは片道3kmほど有りますが2時間半ほどで往復できスタッフの方もビックリされていました。

でも、本当は雨と風でじっとしていると寒くて島に上陸してもユックリしていられなかったのです。
シュノーケリングも出来ませんでした。

結構大変でしたが、日本にいるとなかなか出来ない貴重な体験が出来ました。
双子の島まで行くと達成感がありますよ。

私のような年齢の素人でもカヌーは難しくありませんでした。
また救命胴衣を付けているので危険もありません。

心残りはきれいな海でユックリとシュノーケリングと双子の島の散策が出来なかったこと。
天候が良い時期になら再チャレンジしてみたいです。

（写真は双子の島へ上陸したところ）