All Reviews for Lunch & Breakfast Experiences

The weather was nice when we participated, but we were in the water up to our waists. It was great that the staff were considerate since my 2-year-old son was with us. The schedule was compact, which I think is good for families with children.

私達が参加した時は天気は良かったのですが、腰くらいまで海に浸かった状態でした。2歳の息子も一緒だったので、何かとスタッフの方が気を使ってくれて良かったです。時間がコンパクトで、子連れにはいいと思います。

The weather was nice, and the sandbar was very beautiful. The water depth was about waist-deep, but I enjoyed taking photos. The lunch was also delicious. Although it had rained the day before, so the visibility wasn't great, I still enjoyed snorkeling to some extent.

天気も良く、サンドバーもとても綺麗でした。水深は腰下ぐらいまでありましたが、写真撮影を楽しみました。ランチも美味しかったです。前日に雨が降ったので透明度はそんなに良くはなかったのですが、シュノーケリングもそれなりに楽しめました。

Since it wasn't low tide, the water at the sandbar was up to my knees. Still, I could fully enjoy the strange feeling of standing right in the middle of the ocean.

For snorkeling, we swam along the edge of the sandbar. Thanks to the life jacket and float (or buoy?), I was able to snorkel safely without getting separated from my companions. Although the fish didn't come very close, we could see quite a few. Some reviews mentioned that the time was a bit short, but it was more than enough for beginners in snorkeling.

干潮ではなかったのでサンドバーでは膝位まで潮が満ちていました。
それでも海のど真ん中に立っている不思議な感じは満喫できます。

シュノーケリングはサンドバーの淵に沿って泳ぎます。
ライフジャケットと浮き輪(浮き棒？)のおかげで、連れとも離れずに安心してシュノーケリングができました。
魚も近くには来ませんが、結構見られます。
少し時間が短いという口コミもありましたが、シュノーケリング初心者には十分でした。

The weather was terrible on the day we went, and it rained several times along the way. During the snorkeling, there was a heavy downpour like a tropical storm, but the staff kept the atmosphere lively with bright voices and topics.

The rain was so intense that more than half of the people returned to the boat, but even then, they kindly prepared warm cocoa and coffee for us. The Japanese staff member took a lot of photos, and I thought it would have been perfect if the weather had been just a little better.

I was told that as long as I disposed of my trash, I could smoke on the sandbar, so I think smokers should definitely bring their cigarettes and lighters without hesitation. If you're not taking photos underwater, a regular digital camera or phone would be just fine.

The BBQ burger was delicious. You won't get one unless you remember the staff's name! The amount of tomatoes is one slice per person, so if someone takes two, there won't be enough. The staff was watching and laughing, saying, "One slice only!!"

行った日は天候が酷く、途中に何度も雨が降っていました。シュノーケルのタイミングでスコールのような大荒れの天気になったのですが、明るい声や話題で絶えず盛り上げて下さいました。
あまりにも激しい雨だったので、半分以上の人が船に戻ったのですが、そのときもすぐに温かいココアやコーヒーを用意して下さったりと、本当に親切でした。
日本人スタッフのお姉さんは写真をたくさん撮ってくれたし、天気があと少しでも良かったら最高だったなあと思いました。
自分でゴミさえ処理すれば、サンドバーでタバコも吸っていいよ、と言われたので、喫煙者の方は遠慮せずタバコとライターを持っていくべきだと思います笑
海の中を取らないのであれば、普通のデジカメや携帯でも問題ないくらいです。
BBQバーガーも美味しいです。スタッフさんの名前を忘れているともらえません。笑
トマトの量が1人1枚なので、ひとりで2枚取るような人がいると足りなくなります。スタッフさんが「1枚マデー！！」と笑いながら監視してました。笑

The sandbar is beautiful, just as it looks in the photos. Also, the hamburgers eaten on the boat are incredibly delicious.

サンドバーは、写真で見たとおりに、綺麗です。また、船の上で食べるハンバーガーも、最高に美味しいですよ。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy and windy, and it was cold without a rash guard... The scenery is nice, though. However, it seems that the view during high tide, like in the photos, can only be seen a few times a year, and it appears that this is not the right time.

残念ながら、曇っていて風もあり、ラッシュガードが無いと寒くて…景色は良いです。ただし、写真で見るような満ち潮の時のような景色は、一年に数回しか見れないようで、今回はその時期では無いようでした。

Wow! I was blown away to see that sandbar! Volleyball was fun ! Everyone participated ! Lunch was excellent! Hawaiian music playing awesome sunshine making new friends relaxing swimming Wow! Loved the bbq! The crew were excellent knew their stuff! Antonio Bryan cuno ? The turtles were amazing to see so many! The snorkelling was amazing and so much fun! Loved the whole day! Movie facts near the end Gillian's island etc was awesome ! Will always do this trip and go with this company again and again ! Incredible day out on the bay Aloha !!

I was able to see dolphins from the boat multiple times, but it was difficult to see them swimming underwater. However, on my third try, I finally got to meet a dolphin I had been hoping to see. They swam beneath us and, although at a distance, they performed spinning jumps, and I even got to see a baby dolphin. It was amazing. I want to participate again.

船の上からイルカを何度も見ることはできていましたが、水中で泳いでいる姿を見ることはなかなかできませんでしたが、3回目のトライで念願のイルカに逢えました。
自分たちが泳いでいる下を通り過ぎたり、中距離でしたが、回転ジャンプしたり、赤ちゃんイルカに逢えました。
最高でした。また参加したいです。

I felt like the sea of angels became my own!
The Japanese guide, Yukiko, was also humorous.
I had children with me, but all the staff were kind.
Soft drinks (self-serve pitchers) are all free.
The cheeseburger grilled over charcoal had a distinctly Hawaiian flavor, and I was very satisfied.
They had extra patties grilled, so those who wanted could have double burgers.
You can practice snorkeling at the sandbar, so even beginners can enjoy snorkeling on the coral reef later on.
There seems to be a point where you can meet sea turtles, and whether you see them up close or from a distance is up to luck.

天使の海が自分の物になったような気分！
日本人ガイドのユキコさんのトークもユーモラスでした。
子供連れでしたが、スタッフは皆親切でした。
ソフトドリンク(ピッチャーをセルフ)は全て無料で頂けます。
炭火で焼いたチーズバーガーもハワイらしい味で大満足。
パティは余分に焼いていて希望した人にはダブルバーガーとかにしてました。
サンドバーでシュノーケルの練習ができるので、後半のサンゴ礁でのシュノーケリングは初心者でも楽しめますよ。
途中でウミガメに会えるポイントがあるようで、近くで見れるか遠くかは運次第。

I had a great time! The sandbar had water up to my knees as the tide came in, but I was able to move around the coral and see a lot of fish while enjoying snorkeling. I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

とても楽しかったです！
サンドバーは、潮が満ちてきて
膝上ぐらいになってましたが、
移動してみたサンゴの周りで
魚もたくさん見れてシュノーケルを
楽しめました(o´罒`o)♡
また機会があれば参加したいです！

I rode at Sweetheart for two days on July 11 and 12 (the canter course was an additional $10). It takes about two hours to get there from Ala Moana by The Bus. There were a lot of children, possibly because Hawaii's schools are on summer break. When we arrived, there was no one at the reception. After informing a wandering person that we had a reservation, a staff member came out, and we signed a waiver before preparing the horses. The four of us enjoy riding outside both domestically and internationally, so we came here intending to gallop. As expected, we were able to ride at speeds of 40 km or more. However, I think it's important to inform the guide about the speed you are comfortable with, as it can be dangerous if you haven't experienced this level of speed beforehand. The canter within the riding club is limited to about 20 km, which feels like shifting from third to fourth gear in a car. We had lunch on a hill overlooking the North Shore, but the lunch box in the horse's saddle pocket got all mixed up due to the up-and-down vibrations. On the second day, we decided not to bring lunch and ate after returning. Also, the stirrups are often too long for Japanese riders, so if they don't fit, it's important to adjust them (or switch to a child’s saddle if adjustments aren't possible) to avoid falling off during canter or gallop. I believe it's better to communicate, even in broken English, regarding speed and other matters, as accidents are the rider's responsibility. Compared to riding in Japan, the sense of freedom is completely different, making it an excellent ranch for those who want to ride fast. (The walking course is just for walking, and the canter course is optional.) It's a pity that the time for each course is predetermined, limiting the options available.

7/11,12の２日間スｲートハート（キャンターコースはオプションで$10アップでした）で騎乗。The Busでアラモアナから2時間で行けます。ハワイの学校が夏休みに入ったのか子供たちがいっぱい。我々が着いても受付に誰もいません。うろうろしている人に「予約している」と告げるとスタッフが出てきて免責の書面に各人サインしてから馬の準備。我々4人は内外地で外乗で走ることを楽しんでいますので、ここでもギャロップで走るつもりで来ました。内容は予想通り40Kmかそれ以上のスピードで走ることが出来ました。ただし、事前にこの程度の速度を経験していないと危険ですので、ガイドさんにはどの程度で走るかを指示しておく必要があると思います。乗馬クラブのラチ内での駈足は20Ｋｍ位までですので車で言うとギアが３速から４速に上がる感じです。途中ノースショアの景色を見下ろせる丘でランチですが、馬のゼッケンのポケットに入れてあったランチボックスの中が上下の振動でグチャグチャになっていました。２日目はランチを持って行かないで戻ってから食事にしました。また、鐙は日本人には長すぎることが多いので、自分に合わない場合は妥協しないで調節（調節出来ない場合は子供用の鞍に替えてもらう）しないとキャンター、ギャロップでは落馬につながります。速度の点も含めて片言ででも英語で意思疎通が出来た方が良いと思います。事故は自己責任ですので。日本での外乗と比べて解放感がまったく違い、速く走りたい方には絶好の牧場です。（歩くコースは歩くだけ、キャンターコースはオプションです）コースによって時間が決まっており選択の巾が少ないのが残念です。

We really enjoyed our tour. We were given a good amount of time to explore each area. Would have like a little more time on the Missouri. Loved the information all the history. Highly recommended.

The sandbar was very beautiful, and I really felt it was worth going. However, what impressed me the most was being able to swim alongside the sea turtles. Thanks to this tour, I have come to love sea turtles. They are just so cute!

Additionally, the tour guide was a very humorous Hawaiian person, which made the experience enjoyable throughout.

One thing I did notice was that many Japanese tourists left without tipping, which I found disappointing. It might be a culture they are not familiar with and may find it difficult to tip, but it does impact their living expenses and can lead to improved services in the future. I hope that those who enjoyed the experience will consider leaving a tip.

サンドバーはとても綺麗で本当にいってよかったと思いました。
ただそれ以上にウミガメと並走して泳げたことが一番感激しました。
このツアーのお陰でウミガメが大好きになりました。可愛くてしかたありません、
また、ツアーのガイドさんがとてもユーモアのあるハワイの人で終始楽しかったです
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あと一点思ったのは、日本人観光客の多くがチップを払わずに帰ってしまっていたことが残念に感じました。あまりなじみのない文化で払いにくいかもしれませんが、彼らの生活費にも影響してきますし、今後のサービス向上のにもつながると思うので、楽しかったと思えた方はチップを払っていただければと思いました。

I was able to discover many sea turtles. I was really moved. The sandbar provided great photo opportunities and became a wonderful memory. While I could swim around the coral reef while snorkeling, I got so caught up in the beauty that it was difficult to leave in the end.

海ガメ、たくさん発見できました。すごく感動しました。サンドバーはすごくいい写真が撮れて、よい思い出になりました。シュノーケルで珊瑚礁を一周泳いでもよいのですが、きれいで夢中になっていたら、最後は帰るのが大変でした。

Our driver -Keow (certainly misspelled)--made the day. Picked up promptly from our hotel---the days schedule was laid out for us. Pearl Harbor is a solemn and reverent place. We did the USS Missouri tour also---excellent. Keow (?) was fantastic---he was knowledgeble and funny and entertaining. He even sang some Elvis---pretty well too! Pearl Harbor is an amazing place---they do a great job . Great day--great company.

I had an amazing snorkeling experience in the most beautiful sea, and a sea turtle swam right underneath me! The captain had a great personality, and the crew was friendly and fun. The lunch they prepared and the beer were delicious! If you come to Hawaii, this is definitely a must-do!

最高に綺麗な海でのシュノーケリングで
たまたま泳いでいる真下をウミガメが泳ぎ抜けて行きました！
船長のキャラも良く
船員の雰囲気も気さくで楽しく
作ってくれたランチもビールも美味でした！
是非ハワイに来たら行くべきです！

I apologize for the long message.
I participated with my three children early in the morning on July 19, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins. To make matters worse, it seemed that the day was affected by a typhoon, and the waves were quite rough, making for a really tough tour.
As the main event of our Hawaii trip, I wanted my sons, who love swimming, to swim with dolphins. After reading many reviews, I chose this tour, which allows participation from age two, and I was really looking forward to it. I woke up early and took all three kids with me. I wanted to create good memories, so I purchased a USB and an SD card in advance as recommended.
However, after boarding the boat and being tossed around in the rough waves for over an hour while searching for dolphins, even our family, who usually doesn't get seasick, started to feel unwell, along with other participants.
We changed our plans and started with free snorkeling time, but as soon as the boat finally stopped, the nausea peaked... Many people felt sick and were resting on the boat.
Even though we felt unwell, we decided to jump into the sea, but the wave conditions were quite severe, making it difficult even for adults to snorkel. It was a challenging task for my husband and me to care for our three children while swimming, and our four-year-old and two-year-old sons were crying. There were only a few crew members in the water to support us, and there were no floatation devices for the kids. Of course, it wasn't a situation where anyone could play on the trampoline or paddleboard; it seemed like no one was having fun. We returned to the boat early, but the seasickness didn't go away, and eventually, our second son got sick. The only one who enjoyed the slide was our eight-year-old son.
Despite purchasing the SD card and USB in advance, I didn't even realize that underwater photos were being taken, as we spent so little time in the water. I regret buying them since we didn't get to see any dolphins. (Moreover, for some reason, I can't open the photos on the USB after returning home.)
Even after returning to the boat, the seasickness lingered, and I felt unwell, not to mention we hardly saw any dolphins or turtles, so I didn't even feel like eating a cheeseburger. There were a few others who were also taking out food. On the way back, there was a hula dance performance, but the mood inside the boat had dropped significantly, and the crew's high spirits felt out of place.
I heard that other tour companies also didn't encounter any dolphins that day, and I understand that it's nature, so it's not 100% guaranteed. However, most of the time was spent traveling, and the sea conditions were terrible, leaving us with hardly any time in the water. Overall, I was left with dissatisfaction regarding the photos and videos. We received a voucher for half-price participation next time, but it's not easy for our family to come to Hawaii again, and I can't justify the cost of over 80,000 yen for that experience.
If participation is allowed from age two, I wish they would consider more accommodations for children. We have participated in various activities as a family before, but this was the most expensive tour with the lowest satisfaction. While our family trip to Hawaii was enjoyable, thinking back on this day makes me sad.

長文になります、すみません。
7/19早朝から子供３人を連れて参加しましたが、残念ながらイルカには会えませんでした。それどころか、その日は台風の影響らしく波がかなりうねっていて本当に辛いツアーになりました。
今回のハワイ旅行のメインとして、泳ぐのが大好きな息子達にイルカと一緒に泳がせてあげたいと思い、口コミもたくさん読んで２歳から参加できるこのツアーを選びものすごく楽しみに、がんばって早起きをして３人連れて行きました。いい思い出を残したいと思い、USBもSDカードもすすめられるがまま事前に購入しました。
しかし、船に乗って荒々しい波に延々一時間以上？揺られながらイルカを探しまわるが現れず、その時点で船酔いしない我が家も、他の参加者も具合が悪そうに…⤵
予定を変更して、先にフリーシュノーケルタイムと、やっと停舶したと同時に気持ち悪さがピークに。。。何人もの方が気持ちが悪くなって船で休んでいました。
我が家も気持ち悪いながらも
せっかくだからと思いきって海に飛び込みましたが、波のうねりがかなりひどく、大人でもシュノーケルが難しい状況なうえに、夫婦で３人の子供達をケアしながら泳ぐのは至 難の技で、４歳と２歳の息子は号泣。それでも海に入ってるクルーはわずかだし、子供へのサポートや浮き具なども特になし。もちろんトランポリンやパドルボートなどで遊べるような状況ではなく、誰も遊んでいなかったようです。早々に船に戻るも船酔いが治らず、とうとう次男は戻してしまいました。唯一8才の息子は滑り台は楽しんでいましたが。
事前にSDカード＆USBを購入したのにも関わらず、肝心な水中での写真なんて撮られている自覚もありません、そもそも海に入ってる時間がわずかだったので。イルカに会えないなら買わなければ良かったと思っています。(しかも、帰国してからなぜかUSBの写真が開けない)
船に戻っても船酔いが治らず、気持ちは悪いわイルカにも亀にもろくに会えないわで、チーズバーガーなんてましてや食べる気になりませんでした。同じようにテイクアウトしてる人も、何人かいました。帰りもフラダンスの披露などありましたが、もう船内のテンションは落ちまくり、クルー達の高いテンションは空回り、といった感じでした。
その日は他のツアー会社もどこもイルカに遭遇できなかったとのことで、自然のものなので、100%ではないのは承知済みですが、ほとんどが移動で終わり、さらに海のコンディションは最悪で水中にはほとんど入れず、写真や動画撮影に対しても、全てにおいて不満だけが残りました。次回半額で参加できるバウチャーを、いただきましまが、我が家にとってそんなに簡単にハワイに来られる訳でもありませんし、そもそもあの内容に対しての５人で80000円以上の負担は納得がいきません。
２歳から参加OKとしているなら、もっと子供への配慮を考えてほしいものです。今まで様々なアクティビティに、家族で参加してきましたが、今までで一番高額で 満足度は一番低いツアーでした。今回の家族でのハワイ旅行は楽しかったですが、この日のことを思い出すと悲しくなります。

I checked the tide chart in advance and chose the best day to participate during my stay. As a result, the weather was perfect, and the sandbar was truly beautiful, reaching up to my ankles.

Although it was a morning plan, the sandwiches were delicious, and everything went smoothly without any waste, which I think was just right for families with small children. The captain was also very funny and kind, allowing my sons to steer the boat and taking many photos for us, showing great consideration.

事前に潮見表などで、確認して滞在中一番条件のいい日を選び参加しました。
結果、お天気も最高でサンドバーもくるぶし辺りで本当にきれいでした✨
午前中のプランでしたがサンドイッチも美味しくいただき、無駄なくスムーズな段取りで、小さな子連れにはちょうど良かったと思います。
キャプテンもとても面白くて優しい方で、我が家の息子達には操縦させてくれたり、何枚も写真をとってくれたり気遣いが素晴らしかったです。

It was drizzling on and off, and even though it's July, the seawater was cold and chilly. Especially on the return shuttle bus, where the air conditioning was blasting, you need about two layers of clothing. Please be careful!

小雨が降ったり止んだりで、7月に入っているというのに海水は冷たく寒かったです。特に濡れたまま乗る帰りの送迎バスでは、冷房がガンガンに効いているので上着が2枚くらい必要です。
ご注意ください‼︎

I participated with my elderly husband's parents. My mother is a good swimmer, but she was worried because of her mobility issues. However, with the support of our guide, Saki, she was able to enjoy the tour until the end.

We were very lucky to encounter dolphins right after we set sail. However, I was surprised that we had to dive from the boat to swim with the dolphins. Because of this, my mother was too scared to enter the water, but we were still able to see the dolphins from the boat. They were very cute, jumping and spinning around. When my husband and I jumped in at Saki's signal, we were able to see a large group of ten dolphins right below us. We were very excited to see the dolphins up close.

I have participated in various dolphin tours overseas, but this was the first time I saw wild dolphins swimming in the ocean, so it was a great experience. We also got to see many turtles.

With Saki's help, my parents were able to get close to see the turtles as well.

I am truly grateful to Saki and all the staff at Dolphin & You for their kindness. It really became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much. Next time, I would like to participate with my husband.

I believe the photo we took at the end of the tour, where everyone is smiling, shows how enjoyable this tour was. I hope this happiness comes across in the photo I’m posting.

Dolphin & You is the best!

高齢の主人の両親と参加しました。
母は泳ぎが得意ですが足が不自由ということで心配していましたがガイドのサキさんのサポートもあり最後までツアーを楽しむことが出来ました。

お目当てのイルカさんには出港後すぐに遭遇出来非常にラッキーでした。
しかしイルカと泳ぐのに船からダイブということには私も驚きました。
その為、母は怖がってしまい海に入ることは出来ませんでしたが、
船上からもイルカが確認出来ました。ジャンプしたり回転したりとても可愛いかったです。
私達夫婦はサキさんの合図で飛び込んだ所、真下で10匹の大軍を見ることが出来ました。
間近でみるイルカにはとても興奮しました、

今まで海外でイルカに関する色々なツアーに参加しましたが
野生のイルカが海の中で泳ぐ姿をみたのは初めてでしたので、良い経験が出来ました。
またたくさんの亀も見ることが出来ました。

亀は両親もサキさんの助けを借りて近くまで見に行くことが出来ました。

サキさんはじめドルフィン＆ユーのスタッフ皆さんにはとてもよくしていただき本当に感謝です。本当にとてもいい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
次回は夫婦で参加したいと思います。

ツアーの最後で撮った写真が皆笑顔でこのツアーの楽しさがわかると思います。
このハッピーさが伝わるといいなと思い写真投稿します。

ドルフィン＆ユー　最高です

The low tide on the day of participation coincided perfectly with our arrival at the sandbar (11 AM), so I decided to join the tour.
Even though it was low tide, there was no sand exposed even in the shallowest areas, and the water level was about up to my calves.
However, the water was very clear and beautiful! The surrounding areas were deep and a deep blue, while the sandbar itself was a lighter blue, creating a stunning contrast!
Even though it was July, it was a bit chilly when we got out of the water. But since the weather was nice, drying off and getting into the sun helped a lot. It seemed a bit tough for my 4-year-old, though.
If the weather is bad or during the winter, you might need warm clothing.
The barbecue burger was also very delicious. It might have been the tastiest meal I had during my stay in Hawaii!
I'm really glad I participated. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

参加当日の干潮時刻が、ちょうどサンドバーに到着時刻(11時)だったので、ツアーに申し込むことにしました。
干潮時刻だったけど、一番浅い所でも砂が顔をだすことはなく、ふくらはぎくらいまでは水面があったかと思います。
でも、海水の透明度がたかくて、とってもきれいでした！
それに、回りは深くてディープブルーなのに、サンドバーのところは、水色で、そのコントラストもとってもきれいでした！
７月だったけど、海から上がると、寒かったです。ただ天気がよかったので水気をとって、日向にでると、大丈夫でしたよ。4歳児には少々辛かったようですが(^^;
お天気が悪かったり、冬の時期だと、防寒具も必要かもしれないですね。
バーベキューバーガーもとってもおいしかったです。
ハワイ滞在中の食事の中で一番おいしく感じたかもしれません(^^)v
参加してよかったですp(^-^)q
楽しませてくれてありがとうございました♪

This was my first time in Hawaii. Since we wanted to move at our own pace, we arranged for an optional tour instead of a travel agency tour. The tour description mentioned, "If you're lucky, you might encounter a sea turtle?!" but I thought, "Yeah, right, if we're lucky," and didn't really expect much (laughs).

After actually participating, I was first struck by the beauty of the ocean! At 155 cm tall, I could see all the way to the bottom even in water that was waist to chest deep. I was so excited to be in the Hawaiian sea for the first time that I was acting like a kid. The sun was really strong, and when I tried to put on my sunglasses that I had on my head... they were gone! I must have dropped them somewhere in the ocean (;;). Even though it was my own carelessness, I was really bummed because they were my favorite, and my excitement dropped from 100% to 70%. However, I decided to search the area while playing around, as we had an event for snorkeling in the afternoon.

I searched for about five minutes when suddenly, I spotted something brown and white, like a marble, moving with fin-like claws! "Wait? A turtle? No way!!" I quickly stood up, and to my surprise, a sea turtle was swimming right in front of me! It was an incredible close encounter! My excitement shot up to 120%. I was truly amazed!

Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera at that moment, so I can't share any photos. Later, someone else found my sunglasses, which was such a relief.

The lunch burger was also fantastic, with freshly grilled meat and fresh vegetables and fruits. The beans were delicious, and the local tour staff played guitar and sang soothing songs, which made it very enjoyable.

The afternoon snorkeling event was also great since we practiced perfectly in the morning (laughs). The sight of the coral fish coexisting was beautiful, and I was completely captivated.

If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to join this tour. It became a wonderful page in my memory!

今回初めてのハワイでした。自分たちの好きな時間で動きたいので、旅行会社のツアーではなくオプショナルツアーで手配しました。
このツアーの説明に「運が良ければウミガメと遭遇？！」と書いてありましたけれど「はいはい、運が良ければねー」ってほぼ期待していませんでした(笑)。

実際に参加してみて。

まず海の美しさに感動！身長155㎝の私が立って腰から胸ぐらいの深さでも足元までちゃんと見えます。
初めてのハワイの海にテンション上がっちゃって年甲斐もなく超はしゃいでました。やっぱり日差しが強いので、頭にのせていたサングラスをかけようとしたら・・・ない！海のどこかでお落としてしまったのです(;;)
自分の不注意とはいえ、お気に入りだったので半分諦めながらも100％のテンションが70％まで落ちて残念な気持ちになったのですが、午後からあるイベント”シュノーケリング”の練習を兼ねて遊んでいた周辺を探してみました。

５分ぐらい探したでしょうか、ふっと目線の先に茶色と白のマーブルのような、爪もギザギザになっていてるヒレのようなものがひょいひょいと動いているではありませんか？
「え？カメ？うそ！まさか！！」と、慌てて立ち上がってみると、なんと本当にウミガメさんが私の目の前をスイスイと泳いでいるのです！！
まさかのニアピン！！
テンションは一気に120％までＵＰ。ほんとに感激しました！

そのときカメラを持っていなかったので写真をアップできないのが残念です。
後ほど、別の方がサングラスも見つけてくださり、本当によかったです。

ランチのハンバーガーも、焼きたてのお肉と新鮮な野菜、フルーツ。ビーンズもとてもおいしかったし、ＢＧＭに現地ツアースタッフの方がギター１本で心地よい歌声を聞かせてくれとても気持ちよかったです。

午後のイベント”シュノーケリング”も午前中にばっちり(笑)練習したのでこれも最高です！！
サンゴのお魚の共存する姿がとても美しく、夢中でした。

次にハワイに行く機会があるなら必ず参加したいツアーです。すばらしい思い出の１ページになりました！！

I participated in a company trip with my family. I checked the low tide times and aimed to join during the lowest tide (around ±0), but unfortunately, it was still about 30 cm underwater. However, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers on the boat in the beautiful sea, and we were able to see sea turtles up close. It was the best tour where we could experience something out of the ordinary, including snorkeling for the first time with my children. My kids (ages 5 and 11) were thrilled with their first experience.

家族一緒の社員旅行で参加させていただきました。
干潮の時間を調べ、滞在中の一番潮引く時間帯（±0付近）を狙って参加したのですが、残念んがらそれでも30cmは浸かってましたが、綺麗な海に船上でのおいしいハンバーガー、ウミガメも間近で見ることも出来、また、子供と一緒に初めてのシュノーケリングと、非日常を体験することが出来る最高のツアーでした。子供（5歳と11歳）も初めての体験に大喜びでした。

I was really looking forward to swimming with dolphins this time. I woke up at 5 AM, rubbing my sleepy eyes, and had breakfast before heading out for this tour.

Even for someone with diving experience like me, encountering such a large group of dolphins was truly moving.

They were moving in a large group just below the surface. Just when you think they've gone, they come back again.

It was truly a generous experience.

It felt as if they were inviting us.

They showed no signs of fear towards us.

During the cruise, the cheerful staff kept the atmosphere lively with Hawaiian dances and conversations, making it absolutely the best experience.

今回は、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができるということで、

楽しみにしていました。朝５時に起き眠い目をこすりながら

ブレックファーストしこのツアーに臨みました。

ダイビングの経験がある私にとっても、これほどのイルカの大群に逢えるとは・・・・。

まさに感動ものでした。

水面、割と深くを大群で移動しているんですね。行ったかと思うとまた、戻ってくるんですね

まさに、大サービスです。

まるで、我々を誘っているかのように。

我々をを怖がる様子もなく。

クルーズ中は陽気なスタッフのハワイアンダンスとハワイアントークで盛り上がり

まさに最高でした。

I was looking for a half-day optional tour in the morning and found one that seemed just right, so I signed up. Since it was a surprise, I didn't have high expectations, but the sandbar was very beautiful, and I was impressed by the scenery and the clarity of the water. It's a completely different ocean compared to Waikiki Beach. I was also happy to see a sea turtle swimming a little. The boat was a large cruiser, so it didn't rock as much as I expected, and I didn't get seasick. The staff were cheerful, and it was a fun tour. I didn't go snorkeling this time, but if I participate again, I would like to experience snorkeling for a bit longer. Thank you very much.

午前中の半日位のオプショナルツアーを探していたら丁度良さそうなのがあったので申込みました。
お任せだったので特に期待していませんでしたが、サンドバーはとてもキレイで景色と海のキレイさに感動しました。ワイキキの浜辺とは全く違う海です。ウミガメが泳いでいるのも少し見れたので良かったです。船も大きなクルザーだったので思っていたより揺れなかったので酔いませんでした。スタッフの方々も明るくて楽しいツアーでした。今回はシュノーケルはしなかったのですが、もし次参加する時があればもう少し長めでシュノーケルも体験してみたいです。ありがとうございました。

The bus ride from Waikiki took just over an hour, but I had a great time. Since there were many participants this time, we were separated into English and Japanese boats at the harbor. The Japanese boat was, of course, Japanese-only. A young Japanese female staff member clearly explained various instructions and information. At the sandbar, the staff took photos of us in various poses, which made me very satisfied. We practiced snorkeling, but there were no fish here...

After enjoying about an hour at the sandbar, we had lunch. I was lured back to the boat early by the delicious smell of grilled hamburger patties. The burger had a juicy meat patty and was delicious. I will never forget the taste of lunch on the boat while drinking beer.

We moved to a different location for snorkeling. There were many fish near the coral reef cliffs. And among them, a sea turtle was swimming. I’ve snorkeled in Hawaii several times, but this was the first time I encountered a sea turtle so closely. It swam right under my belly and into the coral reef. It became the best memory! ♪

ワイキキからは1時間余りというバスでの移動でしたがとっても楽しめました。
今回は参加人数が多かったということもあってハーバーから出航時には英語船と日本語船と分かれていました。日本語船は当然ながら日本語オンリーです。日本人の若い女性スタッフさんがいろいろな注意事項や説明などもわかりやすく教えて下さいました。サンドバーではスタッフさんがいろんなポーズで写真を撮って下さって大満足でした。
シュノーケルの練習もしましたがここには魚はいません・・・

1時間ほどサンドバーで楽しんだ後にランチ。。
ハンバーガーのパテを焼くいいにおいに誘われて早々と船に戻ってきてしまいました。
ジューシーなハンバーグといった感じのお肉のバーガー、美味しかったです。
ビールを飲みながらの船上ランチの味は忘れられません。

場所を変えてのシュノーケリング。
珊瑚礁の崖のところにはたくさんの魚たちがいました。
そしてその中をウミガメが泳いでいたのです。何度かハワイでのシュノーケルをしましたが
ウミガメとこんなに近くで遭遇したのは初めてです。私のお腹の下を通って珊瑚礁の中に入っていきました。
最高の思い出になりました♪

My friends and I had a fun and relaxing time on calt. Bobs snorkel cryise. The view was magical. The staff was top notch! I would definitley do this again when I come back to Hawaii. Thanks everyone for such A great time!
Shannon

When it comes to Hawaii, I heard this beach is the place to be. Since we were beginners in Hawaii, we opted for a guided tour. Just as we saw in the pictures, it was like a heavenly ocean. The water was crystal clear and it was incomparable to Honolulu Beach!

ハワイといえは、こちらのビーチと聞きました。
わたしたちは、ハワイは初心者だったので、オプションをつけて行きました。
写真で見たとおり、天国の海のようでした。
水も透き通っていて、ホノルルビーチとは比べものにならなかったです！

My wife and I had never kayaked before and were a little nervous about an ocean kayak. We had contacted the provider before booking and they assured us that they could accommodate even first-timers, which they certainly did. The guides explained everything we needed to know about handling the kayak and were with our group, which they keep small, at all times from launch, through the ocean paddling, and landing. Our guide, Clay, was extremely knowledgeable about kayaking, the bird sanctuary island, which is the destination, and the islands in general.
Everything that was listed in the description of the excursion was provided.

I always wanted to visit the sandbar, so I joined this tour, which was just right in terms of price and time☆ The bus on the way there was quite large, but it was mostly filled with Japanese people! The guide was also Japanese.

As we got closer to Kaneohe, oh no? The weather… heavy rain!! (laughs) The guide, Yuki, encouraged us by saying, "Those who are going into the water will get wet anyway! It's okay!" but it was pouring. (laughs) We quickly boarded the boat and set off! The crew was really enthusiastic and got everyone excited! Yuki even dressed in a bikini to pump up the energy! (As expected!)

Since the weather at the sandbar can change quickly, we started with turtle watching while hoping for the best. Gradually, the rain lightened up (^ ^) and we saw a ton of sea turtles! We even spotted a big manta ray—amazing! By the time we arrived at the sandbar, the rain had stopped, and the water level was about to our ankles. We took lots of photos here!

After that, it was snorkeling time, but my mom, who is in her 50s, stayed on the boat while I went snorkeling alone. The snorkeling lasted about 20 to 30 minutes. I was able to float around with the sea turtles☆

Afterward, we got back on the boat for snack time. While enjoying sandwiches outside, it started pouring again. (laughs) We dashed back inside the boat!!

It was a day plagued by rain, but the sandbar was beautiful as expected☆ The snorkeling might be a bit short for experienced people, but swimming with the sea turtles made for great memories! Thank you, Yuki~~!!

サンドバーに一度は行ってみたくて、価格的にも時間的にもちょうど良いこちらのツアーに参加しました☆
行きのバスは結構大型ですが、ほぼ日本人！ガイドの方も日本の方でした。
カネオヘに近づくにつれて、、おや？天気が…豪雨！！笑
「海に入る人はどうせ濡れるから！大丈夫！」とガイドのユキさんが励ましてくれましたが、ひどい雨。笑
すぐボートに乗り込み、いざ出発！
クルーの方は一生懸命盛り上げてくれます！ユキさんも気合いを入れてビキニ姿に！(流石です！)
サンドバーは天気が変わりやすいとのことだったので、期待しながらまずはウミガメウォッチング。そうすると雨もだんだん小降りに(^ ^)しかもウミガメ大量発生！ついでに大きなマンタも見れました〜！最高！
サンドバーに着く頃には雨も止み、水位はくるぶしくらい。ここでたくさん写真を撮りました！
そのあとシュノーケルタイムですが、一緒に参加していた50代の母は船に残りわたしだけシュノーケルへ。
シュノーケルは時間にして20〜30分くらいです。ウミガメちゃんと一緒にプカプカできました☆

そのあと船に乗りスナックタイム。外で気持ちよ〜くサンドウィッチを食べていると、またまた大雨。笑
急いで船の中にダッシュ！！

終始雨に悩まされた日でしたが、やはりサンドバーは綺麗です☆シュノーケルは慣れてる人には短いかもですが、ウミガメちゃんと泳げて良い思い出になりました！
ユキさんありがとう〜〜！！