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The tour was quite cold due to the cloudy weather. Everyone on the tour was Japanese. There was one Japanese guide and a few locals from Hawaii. The Japanese guide mainly led the tour. During the sea turtle watching, we were able to see several sea turtles. After the photo session at the sandbar, we went snorkeling. It was cold! (laughs) Since we were snorkeling in a large group, honestly, we couldn't see anything due to the sand. I had imagined beautiful fish and coral, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. A light meal of sandwiches and chips, along with warm drinks, was also provided. I hope to go on a nice weather day next time!
曇りだったため、とても寒い中でのツアーになりました。ツアーは全員日本人。ガイドさんはひとり日本人で、あと数名ハワイの方がいました。主に日本人ガイドが案内をしてくれます。ウミガメウォッチングでは、何匹ものウミガメがみれました。サンドバーでの写真撮影時間を終え、スノーケルへ。寒かった!(笑)多くの人数で連なってスノーケルするので、正直砂ぼこりでなにも見えませんでした。綺麗な魚と珊瑚を想像していましたが、残念。軽食はサンドイッチとチップス、温かい飲み物も用意されていました。今度は天気のいい日に行けたらいいなー!
Our accommodation was at Hilton Hawaiian Village, but the pickup was at Ilikai Hotel (meeting at 9 AM). I was surprised to find that the pickup vehicle was a large bus instead of a van. I understood why the meeting point was in front of Ilikai Hotel, as it must be difficult to enter the narrow pickup area at Hilton. After that, we stopped at several hotels, and by the time we headed to the port, the bus was almost full. We arrived at the port in about an hour. After that, we took a boat to the sandbar. Since it wasn't low tide, even in shallow areas, the water depth was up to my knees, but the scenery was beautiful. We then had lunch with hamburgers topped with grilled patties on the boat, moved to a spot where sea turtles frequently appear for turtle watching from the boat, and then went to a large coral reef for snorkeling. Here, we were able to see many fish and turtles. However, I think the coral and sea in Ishigaki Island, where I go diving every year, might be prettier (though it probably depends on the day's conditions). After returning to the port, we switched to a bus and went back to the hotel (we returned to the hotel around 3 PM). When we got off the boat, the Japanese guide asked for a tip, which made me wonder if it wasn't included in the tour fee. There are tours on Veltra that include tips, so it might be a good idea for everyone to check.
宿泊先がヒルトンハワイアンビレッジでしたが、ピックアップはイリカイホテルでした。(9時に集合)迎えの車をワゴン車だと思っていたら、大型バスでびっくり。ヒルトンの狭い送迎場所に入りにくいのだろうなと、集合場所がイリカイホテル前だったことを納得しました。その後、数ヵ所のホテルに寄り、港に向かう時にはバスがほぼ満席になっていました。港には1時間程度で到着。その後、船でサンドバーへ。サンドバーは、干潮でなかったため、膝程度まで浅いところでも水深がありましたが、きれいな景色が広がっていました。その後、船上で焼き上げたパテをのせたハンバーガーの昼食、ウミガメがよく出没するポイントに移動して船上からのウミガメ見学、大きなサンゴ礁に移動してシュノーケルを行いました。ここでは、たくさんの魚や亀を見ることができました。ただ、毎年ダイビングに行く石垣島のほうが珊瑚や海はきれいかな。(その日のコンディションにもよるのでしょうが)その後、港にもどり、バスに乗り換え、ホテルに戻りました。(ホテルに戻ったのが15時くらい)船を降りるときに、日本人のガイドにチップを求められた時は、ツアー料金に含まれていないの?と疑問が沸いて来ましたので、同じveltraのツアーでチップ込のツアーもあったりしますので、皆さん確認はされたほうがいいかもしれません。
Our tour bus guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about many aspects of Hawaii's history. He got us to all the tour destinations with just the right amount of time at each location. Thanks for the Hawaiian language lesson as well.
I made a reservation for a "Cruise & Sea" experience to help my husband, who has never been to Hawaii, fall in love with it. The weather was quite changeable, but during lunch and the timing at the sandbar, it cleared up beautifully, and it felt wonderful. We even saw sea turtles!
I didn't go snorkeling; instead, I relaxed on the boat, enjoying the scenery and reading, which was also nice. My husband was enjoying the beautiful views on the Angel's Sea Cruise as well!
When we went from the boat to the sandbar, we had to swim a little in the water, and I thought it would have been better if we could have just stepped onto the sand directly. (I guess it might not be possible because it's a large boat.)
ハワイは行ったことがないという主人に、ハワイを大好きになってもらいたくて、「クルーズ・海」で、ハワイを堪能してもらいたくて、予約しました。
天候はコロコロと変動がありましたが、ランチ、サンドバーのタイミングには、ぱーっと晴れて、とても気持ちが良かったです。ウミガメも見れました!
私は、シュノーケリングはせずに、船の上でのんびり景色をみたり、読書をしたりして、過ごしましたが、それもまた良かったです。
主人も、きれいだねと、天使の海クルーズを堪能していました!
船からサンドバーに行く時に、海の中を少し泳いでいかないといけなかっったので、そのまま砂の上に降りれたらもっとよかったなぁって思います。(大きな船なので無理なのかと思いますが。)
We wanted to do something fun while my dad was visiting for his and my daughter's birthday. Great trip! The guys were funny and knowledgeable. We saw dolphin right as we sat out on the trip. Snorkeling spot was great and clear blue seas. We hope to do it again!
In December, the weather was nice, but there was a bit of a chilly impression from the start. Once we boarded the boat and set off, we encountered wild dolphins early on, and we all got into the sea to wait for the dolphins to come closer. After a while, we were thrilled to see the dolphins jumping and spinning in the air nearby! However, it seems that usually, the dolphins come quite close, so timing is important. The seawater was cold, and as someone who is sensitive to the cold, I ended up sitting out for a bit, but I was satisfied to see the wild dolphins up close! Also, personally, the staff were very cheerful and made the atmosphere lively, so just being there was enjoyable! There was also a professional hula dancer, and doing hula dance together at the end was a valuable experience. However, although it was advertised as a boat BBQ, what was served was a hamburger, which raised some questions (the hamburger itself was delicious, though). Overall, it was an experience that you can't have in Japan, so I recommend it! For those sensitive to the cold, even in Hawaii, the seawater in December was chilly, so participating in a warmer season would allow for maximum enjoyment.
12月ということで、天気は良かったのですが、少し肌寒い印象が最初からありました。
船に乗って出発すると、早い段階で野生のイルカに出会うことが出来、みんなで海に入り、イルカが近づいてくるのを待ちました。
しばらくすると近くでイルカ達がジャンプしたり、空中でくるくると回っている様子を見られて感激しました!
ただ、普段だと、かなり間近までイルカが近づいてきてくれることもあるようで、タイミングがあるみたいですね。
海水が冷たく、冷え性の私はこの辺りでダウンしてしましたが、野生のイルカを近くで見ることが出来、満足です!
あと、個人的にはスタッフの方がとっても陽気に場を盛り上げてくれたので、その場にいるだけで楽しめました!プロのフラダンサーさんもいて、最後にみんなでフラダンスをしたのも貴重な体験です。
ただ、船上BBQ付とのことでしたが、提供されたのはハンバーガーだったので、これは疑問です(ハンバーガー自体は美味しかったですよ)
総合的には、日本では出来ない体験が出来たので、オススメです!
冷え性の方はハワイとはいえ12月の海水は寒かったので、温かいシーズンに参加すると、目一杯楽しめると思います。
This year, the rainy season started early, so the water level at the sandbar was higher, which was a bit disappointing! We were able to see sea turtles, but it really depended on the weather. Since the staff member was Japanese, I felt at ease and was able to participate in the tour.
今年は、雨季が早かったため、サンドバーの海水の高さも高く少し残念でした‼︎
海亀も観れましたが、天気次第かなって感じでしたo(TωT)o
スタッフのお姉さんが日本人だったので、安心して、ツアーには参加できました☆
I'm glad the guide was energetic. The sandwich didn't look appetizing, but it was delicious. I was lucky to see sea turtles swimming. It was raining when we departed, but it was sunny when we arrived. I was lucky.
ガイドが元気で良かった。サンドイッチは、見た目は美味しそうに見えなかったが、美味しかった。海亀が泳いでいるのが、見えた。運が良い。出発する時は、☔️だったが、着いた時は、☀️ていた。運が良い。
I participated for the first time at the strong recommendation of a junior colleague. I was lucky with the weather, but the water temperature was surprisingly low, not quite what you would expect from a southern island's sea. The water level at the sandbar was about knee-deep, so it didn't feel like a floating island. My wife, who participated last year, mentioned that the water level was up to her waist, so perhaps this year was still better.
For lunch, it wasn't the BBQ I had imagined; instead, they served hamburgers made from grilled patties over charcoal. It was delicious.
After playing at the sandbar for about an hour, we moved to a snorkeling spot while viewing sea turtles from the boat. We snorkeled for about an hour, but there weren't many fish. I had a decent time, but considering the cost, I feel that participating once is probably enough.
後輩の強い勧めで初めて参加しました。天候には恵まれラッキーでしたが、水温は意外と低く南の島の海といった感じではなかったです。サンドバーの水位は膝くらいまであり浮島といった感じではありませんでした。一緒に参加した妻が去年参加した時には腰くらいまで水位があったそうなので、まだ良い方なのかも。
ランチはBBQと聞いて想像するBBQではなく、ハンバーグを炭火で焼いてハンバーガーとして提供されました。味は美味しかったです。
サンドバーで1時間くらい遊んだあと,ウミガメがいるスポットを船上から眺めながらスノーケリングスポットへ移動し、1時間くらいスノーケリングをしましたが、魚はあまりいなかったです。それなりに楽しめましたが,料金に対しての満足度からすると1度参加すれば十分かなといった印象です。
It was amazing. Absolutely the best! The Japanese guide and the local people were very kind, the lunch was incredibly delicious, and we got to spend a lot of time in the sea. It was the best tour. The weather was a bit cloudy, but the content of the tour was very good. It was so good that I want to go many times. I highly recommend it!!! Sunscreen is a must!!!
最高でした。とにかく最高~!
日本人のガイドさんと現地の方々は非常に親切だし、ランチもめちゃくちゃ美味しいし、たくさん海に入れるし、最高のツアーでした。
雲がちょっと多いようなお天気でしたが、ツアーの内容はとても良かったです。
何度も行ってしまいたい、と思うほど良かったです。
すごくオススメです!!!
日焼け止めは必須です!!!
The sandbar was painful in some spots depending on where you stepped, but snorkeling was fun with lots of fish. The hamburger was also delicious. I saw many sea turtles too.
サンドバーは踏む場所によって痛いところもありましたが
シュノーケリングはお魚もいっぱいいてたのしかったです。
ハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
ウミガメもいっぱい見れました。
I ended up going on a rainy day. Since it was high tide, I only got to see a slightly beautiful sea. While high tide can't be helped, I honestly wish they would cancel on rainy days. (If possible, I think they should offer discounts on days with high tide since they can know in advance.) It was just the sea, cold, the snorkeling was murky, and once it starts, you're stuck for about six hours. The staff were very nice, so I gave it two stars.
雨の日に当たってしまいました。且つ満ち潮だったためただの少し綺麗な海を見れただけといった感じでした。
満ち潮はしょうがないにしても、正直雨の日は中止にしてほしいです。(できれば満ち潮の日も、あらかじめわかるのだから割引してもいいと思う)
ただの海、寒い、シュノーケリングは濁ってる、決行されると6時間程度は拘束される。
スタッフの人たちはとても感じの良い人達だったので星2つにしました。
I finally went on a long-awaited 5-night, 7-day trip to Hawaii with my friends! I participated in this tour after making a reservation from Japan. Our high-energy tour guide picked us up at the hotel, and we set off for our destination! Since it was early in the morning, everyone on the bus looked sleepy, and many were dozing off, but the tour guide's enthusiastic chatter lifted our spirits. I was a bit worried about the weather since it was raining and I thought we might not see any beautiful scenery.
Once we arrived, we received safety instructions and a tour briefing before setting off on the boat. Suddenly, the sun came out, and the clarity of the ocean deepened! The views of the mountains and the sea were truly breathtaking. When we reached our destination, the boat stopped, and we had some free time. We took photos, went snorkeling, and had a lot of fun playing beach volleyball with other participants and the instructor. There were many people from both Japan and overseas, making it a very enjoyable time.
Afterward, we returned to the boat for lunch! We could customize our hamburgers with our favorite toppings, and the burgers we ate on the boat were delicious. After finishing our meal, we went for sea turtle watching! We moved to a spot with clear waters and were able to see them beautifully. We encountered a very friendly sea turtle that came close to the boat, poking its head out, and it was so cute!
Next, we headed to the snorkeling point. Snorkeling was different from what I imagined; while the ocean was beautiful, the fish were quite large. It wasn't like seeing the small fish like Nemo in Okinawa; instead, there were big fish swimming around. I participated for the whole day, and it was more fun than I expected, truly creating wonderful memories of Hawaii. Thank you!
友達と念願の5泊7日のハワイ旅行へ!こちらのモニターは日本から予約を済まし参加しました。行きはハイテンションなツアーガイドさんが宿泊ホテルまでお迎えに来てくれ、現地へ出発!バス内は朝が早かったこともあり皆さん眠そうで、眠っている人も多い中ツアーガイドさんのハイテンションの突っ走りトークに楽しい気持ちになりました(^^;;行きは天候が悪く雨が降っていたりで、綺麗な景色が見れないのではないかと不安になりました。現地に付き、注意事項、ツアー説明を受け船で出発。するとみるみらうちに日差しが出てきて透明度が深まる海へ!ほんとに山と海の絶景でした。目的地に着くと船を止め自由タイムへ。写真を撮ったりシュノーケルをしたり…中でも他の参加者の方とインストラクターの方でしたビーチバレーがとても楽しかったです♡海外の方もいれば日本の方もたくさんいて、とても楽しい時間でした(^3^*)/その後は船にもどり昼食へ!ハンバーガーに自分で好きなトッピングができ、船で食べるバーガーはとても美味しかったです♡食べ終わったあとはウミガメウオッチングへ!また透明度の高い場所へ移動し見事に見れました♡サービス精神の高いウミガメに出会い、船の近くに寄ってきては頭をひょこんとだしたりと、とても可愛かったです(﹡ˆoˆ﹡)その後はシュノーケルポイントへ。シュノーケルは想像と違い、海は綺麗なのですが、魚がとりあえずデカイ(^^;;沖縄などでみれるニモのような魚が見れるわけではなく、大きな魚がウジャウジャいてるというような感じでした(^^;;一日参加させてもらいましたが、想像以上の楽しさで本当にハワイでの素敵な思い出になりましたありがとうございました
The lunch burger was very delicious! It was great to have a foreign staff member playing the guitar and singing while we were out on the ocean! Also, I was able to see a sea turtle while snorkeling. It was the first time I saw one up close! Yukiko, the Japanese female staff member, was friendly and wonderful, and I was able to thoroughly enjoy the tour.
ランチのバーガーがとてもおいしかったです!海の上で外人のスタッフさんがギターを弾きながら歌を歌ってくれたのがとてもよかったです!
また、シュノーケルではウミガメを見ることができました。あんなに近くで見たのは初めてです!
女性の日本人スタッフのユキコさんも気さくで素敵な方で、ツアーをしっかり楽しむことができました。
It was very beautiful, and the staff were friendly, and I was able to see turtles, which was great, but I thought there were too many people! Because of that, everything took a long time. I was looking forward to snorkeling as well, but since everyone was in a small area, I kept bumping into different people, and the time was really short, leaving me feeling a bit unsatisfied.
とても綺麗で、スタッフの方も気さくでカメも見れたしよかったのですが、人が多すぎるかな〜と思いました!
なので、すべてに時間がかかる(o_o)
シュノーケリングも楽しみにしていましたが、狭い場所をみんなで見るのでいろんな人とぶつかったり、時間もすごく短く、物足りなさが残りました。
After passing by Kualoa Ranch and driving for about 20 minutes, we saw a sign for "GUNSTOCK RANCH." It’s not very big, so we actually drove past it once, but as long as you don’t miss that sign, it’s easy to find.
On the day of our visit, it was just the two of us, so we enjoyed a leisurely hour of horseback riding with our guide, making a total of three of us in the peaceful ranch setting. The conversation was in English, but she was friendly and approachable. The horse was well-behaved and walked closely behind the guide’s horse, so there’s no need to worry even for beginners.
We enjoyed seeing cows and peacocks roaming freely, and there was even a cave along the way, which was fun. I’ve been to the famous Kualoa Ranch before, but I feel like at Gunstok Ranch, you can truly enjoy a full hour of horseback riding. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn’t see the ocean view below due to the cloudy weather that day. While I preferred the scenery at Kualoa Ranch, I was ultimately satisfied with the experience.
クアロア牧場を通り過ぎて20分ほど車を走らせると「GUNSTOCK RUNCH」とゆう看板が見えます。あまり大きくはないので一度通り過ぎてしまいましたが、それさえ見逃さなければ場所は分かりやすかったです。
当日は私たち2人だけだったので、ガイドさんと3人でのどかな牧場をゆったりと1時間乗馬を満喫出来ました。会話は英語のみでしたが、気軽に話しかけてくれて、優しい女性でした。馬もお利口さんだったので、ガイドさんの馬にぴったりとくっついて歩いてくれました。初心者でも全然心配いりません。
牛や孔雀が自由に歩き回っている光景を見たり、途中洞窟があったりと、楽しかったです。
有名なクアロア牧場も行ったことありますが、こちらの方が1時間きっかり乗馬を満喫できる気がします。当日の天気が曇りだったのもあるせいか、海が眼下に広がる風景が見られなかったのは残念でした。風景に関してはクアロア牧場の方が好きでしたが、結果的には満足です。
I wanted to swim with dolphins, so I joined the Dolphin & You tour.
On the day of the tour, I arrived at the hotel meeting point at 4:40 AM. The bus to the port was very clean.
During the bus ride, there were explanations in Japanese about the rental of wetsuits ($10 per person), photo services (the combined cost for photos and videos was around $100), and the price for motion sickness wristbands (I can't remember how much that was), as well as safety tips for when we encountered dolphins. Since we had experienced extreme cold on the previous day's tour, we decided to rent wetsuits and also signed up for the photo and video package as a special memory. By the way, the water temperature was low, and even with the wetsuits, it was still cold, so I recommend renting a wetsuit, bringing a large towel, and if possible, bringing a change of clothes during this season! Those who signed up for photos received silicone bands to prioritize photo opportunities underwater.
Upon arriving at the port, we stopped by the restroom, and then wetsuits (only for those who signed up) and snorkeling gear were distributed before boarding a small boat. When we participated, there were about 30 participants, so the boat was full.
We headed to the first spot where we could encounter dolphins, and while snorkeling, we first saw a seal. This seal is said to be very rare, with only about 1,200 individuals living in the area, so we were very lucky to see it. We were able to snorkel to our heart's content while watching many dolphins swimming right in front of us and jumping a little further away at two different spots.
After that, we moved to a different location where we played with snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a slide from the boat, and we had cheeseburgers and potato chips. Then, we watched a hula dance, received tattoo stickers, and returned to the port, where we took a final group photo with the staff and all participants before heading back to the hotel by bus.
I was able to see many dolphins, and all the staff were friendly, making it a very satisfying tour!
イルカと泳いでみたいと思い、ドルフィン&ユーのツアーに参加しました。
当日は、午前4時40分にホテルの集合場所へ。港へ向かうバスはとてもきれいなバスでした。
バスの中では日本語で、ウェットスーツの貸し出し(1人10ドル)や、写真の案内(写真と動画は合わせて、たしか100ドル)、酔い止めのリストバンドの案内(いくらだったかな?)、イルカに出会ったときの注意点などの説明がありました。
私たちは、前日のツアーで死ぬほど寒い思いをしたので、ウェットスーツを、また、せっかくの記念にと、写真と動画を申し込みました。ちなみに、実際水温が低くウェットスーツを来ていても寒かったので、この時期はウェットスーツを借りること、大きめのバスタオルを持っていくこと、できれば着替えも持っていくことをおすすめします!
写真を申し込んだ人には、水中で優先的に写真を撮るためということで、シリコンバンドが配られました。
港に着くと、トイレに寄り、その後ウェットスーツ(もちろん申し込んだ人のみ)とシュノーケリンググッズが配られ、小型の船に乗り込みます。私たちが参加した時は、30人ぐらいの参加者がいたので、船は満員でした。
最初のイルカと出会えるスポットへ行き、シュノーケリングをしていると、まずアザラシを見ることができました。そのアザラシは、1200頭ほどしか生息しない、とても希少なアザラシだそうで、見ることができてとてもラッキーでした。
また、たくさんのイルカが目の前を泳いだり、少し離れたところでジャンプしていたりと、2か所のスポットで思う存分イルカを見ながらシュノーケリングすることができました。
その後、違うスポットに場所を移し、シュノーケリングやカヤック、スタンドアップパドル、船からの滑り台で遊び、チーズバーガーとポテトチップスを食べました。
そしで、フラダンスを見たり、タトゥーシールをもらったりしながら、港へと戻り、最後にスタッフの方や参加者全員で写真を撮ってから、バスでホテルへと戻りました。
たくさんのイルカに会うことができましたし、スタッフの方もみなさんフレンドリーで大満足のツアーでした!!
I was able to go without a shuttle. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, and it was windy and cold on the boat. I wore my swimsuit just in case, but the water didn't recede as much as I thought, and I couldn't get out of the water without getting waist-deep, so I just stayed in the water and enjoyed the scenery. For the meal, I had a sandwich and juice, but since it was cold, I wished I had some warm coffee.
送迎なしで行けました。あいにく曇り空で船の上は風が吹いて寒い日でした。水着は一応着て行きましたが思っていたほど海水が引かず腰までつからなければ砂に上がれないので海水に入らず景色を見ていました。食事は、サンドイッチとジュースですが寒いので、暖かいコーヒーが欲しかったです。
You can enjoy sea activities and turtle watching at the sandbar after moving 3 points by boat, as well as snorkeling. The turtles were especially cute. We split into two boats, one for Japanese guests and one for international guests. Onboard, we had a hamburger lunch, and after snorkeling, warm drinks were provided. The boat was comfortable, equipped with restrooms, and there was no worry about theft of valuables. However, on bad weather days, it might be a bit cold after snorkeling. Since it can be chilly when wet, a beach towel is essential, and it would also be good to have a towel to sit on during the bus ride back. The snorkeling point may vary depending on the day's wave conditions, but the visibility was not as high as expected, around 5 meters. If you're lucky, you might swim with turtles; on the day we participated, some people did swim with them. I definitely want to join again on a nice day, but since it's a popular tour, it's necessary to make a reservation early. The weather in Hawaii can change quickly even during the rainy season, so even if rain is forecasted, there may be sunny intervals, so you can relax.
船で3ポイント移動して、サンドバーでの海遊びとウミガメウォッチング、スノーケリングを楽しめます。
特にウミガメが可愛かったです。
船は2台に分かれて乗りましたが、1つは日本人向け、1つはインターナショナルです。
船の中でハンバーガーのランチが頂けたり、スノーケリングの後は暖かいドリンクも用意されていて、また、トイレ完備、貴重品盗難の心配もない、快適な空間でした。
ただし、天気が悪い日は、スノーケリングの後、少し寒いかもしれません。
濡れていると寒いので、ビーチタオルは必須ですが、帰りのバスでお尻の下に敷くタオルもあると良いでしょう。
スノーケリングポイントはその日の波の状況にもよると思いますが、思いの外透明度は高くありませんでした。5メートルくらいでしょうか。
運が良ければ、ウミガメと一緒に泳げます。実際に参加した日もウミガメと泳げた人もいました。
また、天気がいい日に是非参加したいところですが、人気のツアーのため、早めに予約しておく必要があります。
ハワイの天気は雨季でもコロコロ変わるので、雨の予報でも晴れ間は出ますので、安心して下さい。
I went to Sandbar, which I had wanted to visit for a long time, for my honeymoon. There were a lot of customers, and they made burgers on the boat, and we enjoyed activities like snorkeling and sea turtle watching. However, the weather was cloudy, so it was a bit chilly, and we couldn't play in the water. My husband enjoyed snorkeling by himself, though.
I recommend checking the tide schedule and making a reservation in advance since the water level changes with the tides. The shuttle bus was too cold due to the air conditioning, so please bring a warm outer layer. Also, I saw someone who got injured by bumping into coral, so I think it's best to stay away from the coral while snorkeling to enjoy it safely.
前から行ってみたかったサンドバーへ新婚旅行で行きました。
とても沢山のお客さんで船ではバーガーを作ってくれたり、シュノーケルや海ガメウォッチングなど楽しかったです。
ただ…天気が曇りだったので肌寒く海遊びができませんでした。
主人は一人でシュノーケル楽しんでましたが…
また潮の満ち引きで水位が変わるため、事前に調べて予約を取ることをお勧めします。
送迎のバスは冷房が効きすぎて寒いので厚手の羽織物を持参してください。
あとは珊瑚に足をぶつけてケガしていた人もいるので、シュノーケルする際は珊瑚に近づきすぎない様にすれば安全に楽しめると思います。
This tour made us reflect on the significance of this sacred memorial for all
armed forces and what they do to keep us safe. We could reflect on the fact that people forget themselves and do whatever it takes in a time of need and unite toward a common goal. This site is not just about the US but about all nations of the world coming together to strive for peace.
My first time in Hawaii,
I participated with my husband, feeling excited.
The Japanese-speaking guide, the beautiful sunrise, the clear ocean,
wild dolphins, sea turtles, and rays.
Everything became the best memory.
The crew was all very friendly,
and you could feel the teamwork.
I recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case, even for those who usually don’t get seasick!
There was someone who looked like they were struggling in a sitting position on the boat, saying, "I’ve never been seasick before..." with teary eyes. Better safe than sorry!
After all, we’re dealing with wild dolphins.
Of course, there are times when you might not see them.
However, no tour guarantees that you will see wild dolphins.
It seemed like it was a tough day for us too,
and we didn’t see them much, but we still had a great time otherwise, so I was very satisfied.
The guide, Tairiku, was really funny!
I will definitely participate again when I go to Hawaii.
初めてのハワイ、
ドキドキしながら夫婦で参加しました。
日本語でのガイド、綺麗な朝日、透き通る海、
野生のイルカとウミガメにエイ。
何をとっても最高の思い出になりました。
クルーの方もみんなとっても仲良し、
チームワークを感じます。
「いつも、船酔いしないから大丈夫」という人でも念のため酔い止めを飲む事をオススメします!
キラキラの海の中、終始、船の中で辛そうに体育座りをしている人が「酔った事なかったのに…」と涙目でした。念には念を!
相手は野生のイルカです。
もちろん会えない時もあります。
ですがどこのツアーも野生のイルカに会える事を確約するツアーではないです。
私達の時も難しい日だったらしく
あまり会えませんでしたがそれ以外でも楽しませてもらえたので大満足です。
ガイドのタイリクさんとっても面白い方でした!
ハワイに行く時はまた必ず参加します。
In late November, the water temperature was a bit low, so I rented a wetsuit. Since it was morning, I think I wouldn't have enjoyed it if I hadn't worn one (^_^;) The guide, who spoke fluent Japanese, and the other staff members were all bright and friendly.
After heading out to sea for a while, we were able to encounter a lot of dolphins right away! We watched quietly without making any noise to avoid startling them. There was a briefing beforehand about the precautions when encountering dolphins and turtles. I thought it was wonderful that they showed consideration for the wildlife. We also saw about 3 or 4 turtles and around 4 rays. Plus, we even saw a double rainbow!ヽ(^0^)ノ
After that, we played on the slide from the boat and kayaked, then enjoyed hamburgers to wrap up the tour. I was just a bit hungry, so it was appreciated. Additionally, a group photo of everyone was sent via email, which I thought was a nice service.
The highlight of this tour is not just seeing dolphins from the boat, but being able to see wild dolphins up close! My first trip to Hawaii turned out to be a wonderful experience (*^o^*). I would definitely recommend it to my friends.
11月後半で、水温は少し低めなので、ウェットスーツをレンタルしました。朝ということもあり、しなかったら寒くて楽しめなかったと思います(^_^;)
流暢な日本語を話すガイドさんをはじめ、他のスタッフの方も明るく親切な方ばかりでした。
沖の方に出てしばらくするとすぐにたくさんのイルカに出会う事ができました!驚かさないよう、音をたてずにじーっと見ました。
事前に、イルカとカメに出会った時の注意事項の説明がありました。野生の生き物に対する配慮もあり、素晴らしい思いました。
そして、カメも3、4匹、エイも4匹ほど見ることが出来ました。あと、ダブルレインボーもヽ(^0^)ノ
その後、船からの滑り台やカヤックなどで遊んで、ハンバーガーをいただきツアー終了。ちょうど小腹がすいていたので有り難かったです。
あと、全員の集合写真がメールで送られてきていて、それも良いサービスだなと思いました。
船からイルカを見るのではなく、野生のイルカを間近に見れるのがこのツアーのポイントですね!
初ハワイ、素敵な旅行になりました(*^o^*)
友達にもすすめたいと思いました。
I joined this tour dreaming of beautiful sandy beaches on my first trip to Hawaii. However, due to strong winds, slightly high waves, and high tide, we couldn't see the sandbar at all. While I understand that the strong winds and high waves, along with poor water clarity, are due to the weather, I wish they had announced the high tide in advance since that is something that can be known beforehand. I was imagining a beautiful sandy beach, so I was very disappointed.
初めてのハワイで素敵な砂浜を夢見てこのツアーに参加しました。しかし、風が強く、波も少し高く、満ち潮だった為サンドバーは全く見れませんでした。風が強く、波も高くなり、海の透明度が悪いのは天候なので仕方ありませんが、満ち潮は事前に分かることなのでアナウンスしてもらいたかったです。綺麗な砂浜を想像していたので、非常にガッカリしました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, we sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the service you expected due to the bad weather on the day of the tour.
The water level at the sandbar varies significantly between high tide and low tide, so there may be times when the beach is not visible due to the tides. We would appreciate your understanding in this matter. We have posted a website on the tour page where you can check the tide conditions in advance, so please refer to it if you have the opportunity to participate again.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
We appreciate your understanding.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
しかしながら、当日は悪天候となりご期待に沿ったサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
サンドバーの水位は満潮と干潮で大きく異なりますので、潮の満ち引きの関係上砂浜が見えない場合もございますこと、ご理解いただけますと幸いです。事前に潮の状況を確認いただけるサイトをツアーページ上に掲載しておりますので、参加いただく機会がございましたらご参照ください。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
何卒よろしくお願いします。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
This place at gunstock ranch was amazing the workers there were supportive right off the back. The greeting felt like home, no worries even though we were late due to the place due to traffic the team was very understanding. The 10,000 acre ranch was nice riding cowgirl and McAllen and being followed bullet the donkey was very romanctic. The horses were very easy to ride our tour guide did a good job telling us a little about the ranch what they have to offer and how we can learn a little about HAWAII history there. Me and my wife will most diffently want to come back and do the night dinner I'd enjoy this again prob try the advance racing of horses.
Aloha Eric, Mahalo for taking the time to review your ride. We are so happy to hear that you felt at home. How fun that our donkey, Bullet decided to ride along too. We hope you get to get to come back soon both the dinner and advanced rides are fun :) Mahalo
The tour was great but just one thing; they don't have prescription boggles.
I was trying to buy or rent them,
but the website said there are a few of them and a person who called for a confirmation a day before the tour said the same thing, so I didn't bring them.
It turned out they don't carry them anymore.
That was kinda annoying.
I think this tour is quite affected by the weather. It was a day with heavy rain and strong winds, to the point where I wondered if such weather even occurs in Hawaii, but the tour went ahead. On the bus ride there, the intensity of the rain had everyone’s spirits low. Such days might be rare, but the water was cold, and the sandbar was submerged and not visible, making me feel like I wanted my money back. Additionally, the hamburgers being prepared on the boat were terrible for the price we paid.
このツアーは天気にかなり左右されると思います。ハワイでもこんな天気があるのかというぐらいに大雨で風の強い日でしたが、ツアーは決行されました。行きのバスの中はあまりの雨の強さに、参加者の皆さんのテンションも低めでした。こんな日は珍しいのかもしれませんが、水も冷たく、サンドバーも水の中に沈んで見えず、お金を返して欲しい気分になりました。またハンバーガーも船内で作っていてこの値段でこの食事?というぐらいに酷いものでした。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. However, I sincerely apologize for not being able to provide the service that met your expectations.
On the day of the tour, the weather was poor, and it was very disappointing that you could not fully enjoy the experience due to the cold wind and water. While bad weather has an impact, please understand that the water level at the sandbar varies significantly between high and low tide, which may result in the beach being not visible.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご期待に沿ったサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
当日は天候が悪く、風も水も冷たい状態でのツアーでしたので、十分にお楽しみいただけず、大変残念に思います。
悪天候も影響いたしますが、サンドバーの水位は満潮と干潮で大きく異なりますので、潮の満ち引きの関係上砂浜が見えない場合もございますことご理解いただけますと幸いです。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
It was disappointing that we couldn't see the beautiful scenery due to the cloudy weather during the rainy season. However, we did see sea turtles!! After snorkeling, when we returned to the boat, it started to rain and it got cold, so it might be a good idea to have about two bath towels when the weather is bad. The guide was very cheerful, which was great.
雨季の為曇で良い景色というのがみられず残念。
でも、海亀はみれました!!
シュノーケルした後船に戻ったあと雨が降り出して寒くて凍えましたので、天気悪いときはバスタオル2枚くらいあった方がよいかも。
ガイドの方がとても明るくてよかったです。
Last year, I came to meet dolphins for the first time and was moved to see a pod of dozens of them. When I decided to go to Hawaii this year, I immediately thought I absolutely wanted to go again and planned my schedule accordingly for the day.
The weather was great, the sea was calm, and we all expressed our gratitude to the ocean as the boat headed to Makua Beach, where we spotted dolphins jumping in the distance! Following our guide, we entered the water, and dozens of dolphins came to greet us. Among them were baby dolphins, and although I felt a bit torn not to stress them out, we moved on to the next beach for snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and enjoying the slide and trampoline.
For lunch, the captain grilled hamburgers on the boat, which were delicious. After enjoying a leisurely meal, our guide Saki introduced everyone again, and we all danced together. Even on the way back to the harbor, the staff entertained us with ukulele and hula, which I found impressive. Everyone enjoyed the tour with smiles and without getting bored.
It seems that swimming with dolphins is becoming more challenging, and I hope it continues in the future. I want to participate again next time, and I hope to capture the expressions of the dolphins.
昨年、初めてイルカに会いに来て、数十頭の群れに会えた感動を、今年、HAWAIIに行く事をきめた段階で、最初に今年も絶対に行きたいと思いスケジュールを組み、当日を迎えました。
天気も上々、海は凪、海への感謝をみんなで唱えボートは、マクアビーチへ、遠くでジャンプしているイルカを発見!!
ガイドさんに続いて海へ、数十頭のイルカが会いにきてくれました。
中には、こどものイルカも、ストレスをかけないように、後ろ髪ひかれながらも次のビーチで、シュノーケリング、パドルボート、カヤック、すべり台にトランポリンとそれぞれに楽しみ
ランチは、キャプテンが船上で焼いてくれたハンバーガーに舌鼓
のんびり食事を楽しんだあとは、
ガイドのSAKIさんが、改めて紹介しながらゲストのみんなも一緒にダンスをしたり、
港に戻る間もスタッフが、ウクレレやフラで楽しませてくれるサービス精神は感心しました。
みんな飽きることなく笑顔でツアーを楽しでいました。
イルカと泳ぐことが、厳しくなっている現実があるようで、なんとか今後も続いて欲しいし、
また次回参加したいし、
今度は、イルカの表情を写してみたいと思ってます。
This was my first time participating in a tour alone. I was very anxious, but swimming with dolphins had been a dream of mine for many years, so I decided to go for it!
The result... it was amazing!
Since I was participating alone, not being able to take photos and not having someone to talk to were drawbacks, but the tour guide, who was also a photographer, came over multiple times to take pictures and chat with me. Additionally, the other participants were very kind, making it a fun experience!
Also, it seemed there were many cancellations, so instead of the usual 40 people, there were only 9 of us, which was fantastic!
I can't wait to return home and look at the photos!
初めての1人でのツアー参加。とても不安でしたが、イルカと泳ぐ事が長年の夢だったので、思い切って参加しました!
結果…最高でした^ ^
1人での参加だったので、写真が撮れない事と、喋る相手がいない事がネックだったのですが、写真はツアーガイド兼カメラマンの方が何度も話しかけて撮りに来てくださり、また他の参加者の方もとっても優しくて、楽しい参加になりました♩
また、キャンセルが多かったみたいで、普段40人ほどのところを9人しかいなかったのも最高でした^ ^
早く帰国して写真を見るのが楽しみです♩