Oahu
I only remember it being very cold and tough because I went in January. Even though it's Hawaii, I definitely don't recommend going in the middle of winter. I think it would be a lot of fun during warmer times!
1月に行ったためかとても寒く辛かったという記憶しかないです。。ハワイと言えど真冬はやはりお勧めしません。暖かい時期であればとても楽しいと思います!
I had been interested in the sandbar for a while and decided to sign up! It was great that there was a pickup near the hotel, but I was confused at first because the person who came to pick me up was a woman, not Captain Bob. After about a 50-minute drive, we arrived at the marina, and it was just a short boat ride from there to the sandbar! Since it’s a bay, there were no waves, and even though I usually get seasick, I was fine this time without any motion sickness medication! We passed by a sea turtle spot on the way to the sandbar and were lucky enough to see sea turtles! I heard that if you're lucky, you can also see a school of manta rays, but we weren't able to encounter them, which was a bit disappointing! Since it was December, I was worried about the cold water, but we were blessed with clear sunny weather and had a great time at the sandbar! I definitely think it's a must-do when you go to Hawaii! Our guide, Yuki, was Japanese, very humorous, and incredibly attentive, which made the experience even better!
サンドバーに前から興味があって申し込みました! Hotel近くでpickupでよかったのですが、迎えにきた人がキャプテンbobじゃなく女の人だったので 最初わからなかったです。 車で50分ほどでマリーナに
到着して、そこから船で少しいくとすぐ到着しました! 湾なので波がなく普段 船酔いする自分ですが今回は酔い止め薬が無くて大丈夫でした! サンドバーまでウミガメスポットを通りバッチリウミガメに逢えました! 運が良いとマンタの群れにも会えるみたいですが、自分たちは遭遇できなかったです!残念! 12月ということもあり、海の水が冷たく心配していましたが無事に晴天に晴天に恵まれサンドバーを
満喫できました! ハワイに
行ったら絶対行ったほうがいいと思います! ガイドのユキさんが日本人でとてもユーモアたっぷりで 凄く気がきく人で良かったです!
The day before, I was worried about whether the event would take place and if we could even go into the water, as a typhoon was passing near Oahu. However, on the day of the event, the weather was clear after the typhoon, and we just needed to check the sea conditions. There were no cancellation notices, so we headed to the meeting point.
The meeting point was the last bus pickup, but the bus was over 15 minutes late, and there was no communication or tour desk, which made me anxious about whether the event would be canceled. Eventually, when I called the tour company, they said, "The bus will arrive in about 5 minutes." When I shared this with others waiting for the same tour, they seemed relieved. (If delays happen frequently, I hope they can review the schedule, and if there are delays, I wish there was a way to communicate that at the tour desk. It's unsettling to just wait in a foreign country.)
I had prepared for the bus ride by dressing warmly, as I had read in reviews that it could be cold, so it wasn't too chilly. After arriving at the port, we boarded the boat and set sail! The boat was comfortable and didn't rock at all.
Onboard, the crew provided explanations (in both English and Japanese), which was reassuring. First, we arrived at the sandbar and enjoyed the shallow waters. The water was colder than I expected, but after a while, it became fun. Given the season and time, the water was about knee-deep, and it felt more like a shallow area in the ocean rather than a sandbar.
The crew set up a beach volleyball net, but the Japanese participants didn't seem to play much. I think it would be more enjoyable if they did. After that, we had a BBQ on the boat. The captain grilled the BBQ, and it was delicious!
Then, the boat took us to a spot where we could see turtles. Luckily, we were able to see many turtles. According to the crew, this area was a filming location for many movies (like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jurassic Park), which might be exciting for movie fans.
Finally, we went to the snorkeling area. We swam close enough to the coral reef that we could almost reach it (but we shouldn't touch it). After that, we returned to the port and took the bus back to the original meeting point.
It was a very satisfying tour. With a Japanese guide available, I think those who are not confident in English can feel at ease.
前日は、オアフ島のそばを台風が通過し開催そのものや、海の中に入れるか不安でしたが
当日は台風一過というのか、空は快晴であとは海のコンディションだけでしたが、特にキャンセルの連絡もなかったので集合場所へ。
集合場所は、バスのピックアップの最後だったのですが、15分以上バスが遅刻し、特に連絡もツアーデスクもないので開催されないのか、不安でした。
結局ツアー会社に電話したら「あと5分ほどで到着する」と回答。周りに同じツアーに参加する人にも伝えると安心していたようでした。(遅延が毎回なら時間スケジュールの見直しをしてほしいですし、遅延している場合はツアーデスクなどにその連絡ができるようにしてほしいです。外国でただ待たされるのは心細いです。)
事前にバスの中は寒いと体験談にあったので、厚着して準備していたので、そこまで寒くはなかったです。
港に到着後船に乗船。出航!
船は揺れることもなく、快適でした。
船の上ではクルーによる説明がされ(英語チームと日本語チーム)るので安心です。
まずは、サンドバーに到着し浅瀬で楽しみます。水が思ったより冷たいですが、しばらくすると楽しくなります。季節・時間的にひざ下くらいで、サンドバーというよりは沖の中にある浅瀬という感じでした。
クルーはビーチバレーのネットを用意してくれたのですが日本人はあまり遊んでいませんでした。もっと遊んでも楽しいと思います
その後船の上でBBQ。キャプテンが焼いたBBQをおいしくいただきました!
そして、船はカメの見えるスポットへ。ラッキーにもカメはたくさん見ることができました。
クルーの説明によると、このあたりは多くの映画(パイレーツ・オブ・カリビアン、ジェラシックパーク)のロケがあった場所らしく、映画ファンならうれしいかも。
最後は、シュノーケルエリアへ。珊瑚礁が手がのばせば届きそうなくらい近いところで泳ぎました。(触ってはだめです)
そのあと帰港。バスで元の集合場所へ帰りました。
とても満足のツアーでした。
日本語のガイドもあるので、英語が苦手でも安心だと思います。
I booked a sandbar day tour on this site! The sandbar had water up to my knees, but since everyone loves the sea, we didn't mind and had a great time♡ Beach volleyball too♡ After that, we went turtle watching! I thought it might be difficult, but there were way more than I expected!! Snorkeling and jumping in were fun too! The staff were polite and friendly! I had a 2-year-old with me, but the staff took care of us, and we were able to fully enjoy snorkeling! Thank you☆ I would like to use this service again.
こちらのサイトでサンドバー1日ツアーを申し込みました!
サンドバーはヒザまで海水だったけど、みんな海が好きなので気にしなかったし楽しめた♡
ビーチバレーも♡
その後にウミガメウォッチング!
難しいかなと思ってたら予想以上にたくさんいました!!
シュノーケルも飛び込みも楽しかった!
スタッフも丁寧で気さくな方々でした!
2歳子供連れでしたけど、スタッフが見てくださり、シュノーケル満喫できました!
ありがとうございます☆
また、こちらで利用したいです。
Since it was December, the water was a bit cold when I went in. I saw a sea turtle. For breakfast, I only had a sandwich and taco chips. Considering that, the price was a bit high... Still, I was able to take some beautiful photos with a lovely view, so I’ll give it four stars. Also, I couldn’t see anything while snorkeling. The time was limited as well. I wouldn’t recommend going there for snorkeling purposes.
12月なので、海に入ると若干寒かったです。海がめのみれました。朝食はサンドイッチとタコスチップスのみ。それにしては料金が高めかな…。それでも、素敵な景色と写真が撮れたので、星4つにしておきます。
あと、シュノーケリングは何も見えませんでした。時間もわずか。シュノーケリング目的で行くことはおすすめしません。
I was able to see many sea turtles. However, the weather was unfortunate and it was cold. A hoodie might be essential depending on the situation. It seems that the tide changes depending on the season and time of day. This time, the tide was low up to my knees. The tour guide was lively and pleasant.
神様(ウミガメ)はたくさん見れました。ですが、あいにくの天気で、寒かったです。パーカーは場合によっては必需品でしょう。季節や時間帯によっては潮の引き具合が変わる模様。今回は膝下までの引きでした。ツアコンさんは元気な方で感じ良いです。
It was a beautiful day with great weather and a lovely ocean! There were many high school students, probably on a school trip, having fun playing beach volleyball. We wanted to join in, but... (laughs) However, it was a bit dangerous as we had to dodge the balls around us. My husband actually got hit by one and looked like it hurt^^; But more than that, the ocean was beautiful, we saw turtles while cruising, and snorkeling at the coral reef was wonderful! The BBQ for lunch was also very delicious! It might have been a bit crowded with so many people?? I guess we just happened to be there with the school trip students...
いいお天気で、海も綺麗ですばらしい一日をすごすことが出来ました!!修学旅行中?の高校生もたくさんおり、ビーチバレーをしていて楽しそうでした。私たちも参加したかったですが・・・(笑)でも、ちょっと周囲はボールを避けたりして危なかったですかね?実際主人もボールがあたって痛そうにしてました^^;でも、それ以上に海は綺麗し、クルージング中にカメも見れたし、さんご礁でのシュノケーリングも、ステキでした!お昼のBBQもとっても美味しかったです!!少し人が多いのが大変かな??たまたま修学旅行生と一緒になったのだろうけど・・
Most of the participants were newlyweds and young people, but we older folks had a great time as well. My wife, who is a big fan of the ocean and swimming, was particularly moved, saying, "I swam with a sea turtle!" We will definitely participate again if we have the chance.
新婚さんや若い方の参加者がほとんどでしたが、私たち熟年も十分楽しめました。
特に妻は、海と水泳大好きおばさんなので「ウミガメと一緒に泳いだよ」と感動してました。
また、機会が有れば参加します。
I participated in a lunch tour. It was a bit cold, but luckily I was able to swim with turtles, which made me very satisfied. The sandbar had water up to my knees, but the clarity wasn't that great. The hamburger for lunch was also delicious.
ランチのツアーに参加しました。少し寒かったですが、運良くカメと泳ぐことができ大満足でした。サンドバーは膝くらいの水量でしたが透明度はそこまでではなかったです。ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかった。
Due to the tides, you can't experience the sandy areas without water as shown in the photos. Snorkeling in a sea with a visibility of 1-2 meters is impossible. Furthermore, being told about the legitimacy of tipping when disembarking makes you feel empty and unwilling to give a tip. I won't say it's a lie, but using images without certainty is no different from fraud. At the very least, they should provide information about the tides.
潮の干満の関係で、写真にある様な水がない砂地を体験出来ない。
透明度が1-2メートルの海でシュノーケリングはありえない。
また、下船時にチップの正当性を述べられても虚しくなってチップを入れる気にもなれない。
嘘とは言いませんが、確実性のない画像使用は詐欺とかわりません。
少なくとも、潮の干満情報くらいは掲載すべきだ。
We sincerely apologize for not being able to provide a tour that meets your expectations. Information regarding the tide schedule is available on the activity page. Additionally, depending on the state of the tides, you may see conditions like those in the photos, but please understand that these are natural phenomena and can vary based on the circumstances at that time. We deeply regret that the experience did not result in your satisfaction. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご満足いただけるツアーをご提供できませんでしたこと、大変申し訳ございません。
潮の満ち引き情報に関しましては、アクティビティページに記載をさせていただいております。
また、潮の満ち引きの状態によって、写真のような状態を見ることができますが、自然のものですので
その時の状況により変動しますことご了承いただければ幸いです。
結果としてお客様のご満足いただける内容となりませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
お忙しいところ体験談のご投稿ありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
The water level forecast for the day of participation was 0.86 feet at 10 AM. So, of course, we participated in the morning. On the way to the sandbar, we were able to see honu (sea turtles) from the boat multiple times! At the sandbar, the staff took many photos of us. Snorkeling was fun, and we were able to see fish. The water wasn't very clear, possibly because the participants were swimming close together, but since it was my first time, I enjoyed it enough. It was windy and cloudy, and it was cold, so it would have been nice if the drinks after getting back on the boat were a bit warmer. It seems that if you don't check the water level before going, there are times when it can be too deep to get off the boat. The staff were all cheerful, friendly, and full of energy! They also spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. Next time, I would like to participate when the sandbar is exposed.
参加日の水位予測は、10時 0.86フィートでした。
ということで、参加は勿論午前中。
サンドバーに行くまでに、船からホヌ(ウミガメ)が見れると言うことで、何回も見れました!
サンドバーでは、スタッフさんがシャッター押して下さって、二人の写真が沢
山取れました。
シュノーケリングも楽しく、お魚も見れました。
参加者がかたまって泳ぐからか、水中は綺麗とは行きませんでしたが、初めてだたので充分楽しめました。
風が強く、曇り空で寒かったので、船に上がってからの飲み物が、もうちょっと温かかったら良かったですね。
参加される方は、水位を調べて行かないと、船から降りれないくらい深い時もあるようですよ。
スタッフは、皆さん陽気でフレンドリーで元気いっぱい! 日本語もちゃんと通じるので安心です。
次回は砂浜が出る時に参加してみたいです。
It was decent. It seems they made adjustments to the schedule and route due to a sudden rain shower. Just like in Japan, you can enjoy a gallop and a brisk pace. I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could speak English.
まずまずでした。にわか雨に逢ったので時間短縮・コース変更をしたようです。
日本での外乗同様、駆け足、速足ができるので楽しめます。英語を話せたらもっと楽しめたと
思いました。
I was worried I might cry since it was my first time interacting with a horse, but I enjoyed it without any problems. There were various animals (birds, goats, cows, sheep, etc.), and the horses were friendly, so I felt safe touching them.
初めて馬にふれるので泣くかと心配しましたが問題無く楽しんでいました。
いろいろの生き物(鳥、ヤギ、牛、ひつじなど)がいるし、馬が人馴れしているので安心して
触れることが出来ました。
We encountered a pod of dolphins as soon as we set out to sea, and we were also able to see sea turtles. The dancing on the boat and the captain's hamburgers were delicious. I really enjoyed the hula lesson too!
海に出てすぐにイルカの群れに出会えたし、ウミガメも見ることが出来ました。
船上でのダンスや、船長のハンバーガーも美味しかったです。
フラレッスンもとても楽しめました!
I think it might have been because it was November, but the weather was cloudy and, simply put, very cold. I participated in snorkeling while shivering, but the sea was murky and not beautiful at all. The water level was about waist-high, and there was certainly no sandbar.
Also, we formed a pretty tight group while snorkeling, so it was common to get kicked by others' fins...
I was honestly disappointed because I was expecting the images to reflect a different experience.
I think it's better for those participating to consider the timing of their visit.
11月ということもあったかとは思いますが、お天気も曇りでとにかく寒かったの一言です。
シュノーケリングも震えながら参加しましたが、海も濁っていてきれいとは言えませんでした。水位は腰上くらいで、サンドバーはもちろんありません。
また、集団でかなり固まった状態で列をなしてシュノーケリングをするので他人のバタ足がぶつかることもしばしば…
画像の感じを期待していたので正直がっかりでした。
参加される方は時期を考えて参加されたほうがよいかと思います。
It was my first kayaking experience, and I challenged myself without a guide! As a result, we were able to reach our destination island (Free Island) quite quickly, and paddling while chatting back and forth was a fun memory.
Although we didn't have a guide, we were able to watch some explanatory videos beforehand, and we could also observe other people kayaking (like foreign couples) to use them as examples. If there's a man around, you can manage without a guide (laughs).
It became the most exciting and fun memory I have in Hawaii!
初めてのカヤック体験でしたが、ガイドなしでチャレンジしました!
結果は、目的の島(フリーアイランド)に早々に辿りつけましたし、
二人であーだーこーだ言いながら、漕いだのは楽しい思い出です。
ガイドなし、でしたが事前のビデオでそれなりに説明は見れましたし、
周りにカヤックをやっている方(外人さんカップルとか)を見て
お手本にしたりも出来ました。
男性がいれば、ガイドなしでなんとかなるもんです(笑)
ハワイで一番燃えた楽しい思い出になりました!
It was unexpectedly rainy.
I went during the dry season, but I was surprised by the bad weather and the cold.
Especially during snorkeling, there were people shivering from the cold.
If it had been sunny, the scenery would have been beautiful and it would have been amazing.
I would like to try again next time.
まさかの雨でした。
乾季に行ったのですがまさか天気が悪く寒かったです。
特にシュノーケリングは寒くがたがた震えている人もいました。
晴れていればとても景色もよく最高だったでしょう。
次回またチャレンジしたいと思います。
The pickup staff's call was poor, and it seems like it took a long time at each location, which reduced our time on-site. However, the local staff were very accommodating, and we were able to have a great time. Kayaking on the river flowing through the resort area was also enjoyable. I highly recommend it. I would love to come back and take my time here.
ピックアップのスタッフの呼び込みが悪く、それぞれの場所で時間がかかってしまい、現地での時間が少なくなってしまたような気がしますが、現地スタッフの対応もよく、楽しく過ごすことができました。別荘地の中を流れる河川をカヤッキングするのも良かったです。ビザはお薦めです。また、ゆっくりと来たいところです。
The sandbar was great with the sea turtles, but the weather was cloudy and very cold (>_<)
However, the ocean was really beautiful, which was nice.
サンドバーはウミガメはすごくよかったですが、天気が曇りでとても寒かったです(>_<)
でも海はすごくきれいでよかったです。
The sea was more beautiful than I imagined. I was moved to find such a beautiful place in the middle of the ocean. I also got to see sea turtles for the first time, and it was the best place ever. The hamburgers were delicious, and the staff were really great to us; I had so much fun♡ I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
海は想像以上に綺麗。
海の真ん中にあんなに綺麗な
場所があるなんて感動でした。
海亀も初めてみれて、最高の場所でした。
ハンバーガーも美味しかったし、スタッフさん達にもすごく良くして頂いて、本当楽しかった♡
また機会があれば参加したいです。
Many people seemed to get seasick, but it was incredibly fun! I would love to request this again when I go to Hawaii! ♪
船酔い・海酔いになった人も多々いたようですが、
最高にたのしかったです!
またハワイに行ったときはお願いしたいです♪
The sandbar was more beautiful than I imagined! It's a place I want to visit again. The weather wasn't very good, so snorkeling was a bit disappointing, but I got to see sea turtles, and I'm very satisfied!
サンドバーは想像以上にきれいでした!もう一度行きたいと思えるような場所です。
天気があまり良くなかったのでシュノーケリングは少し残念でしたが、ウミガメも見れたし、大満足です!
I participated in somewhat gloomy weather, but luckily I was able to see the sandbar. I also took some really nice photos. I think it would be amazing if the weather were good.
かなりどんよりした天気の中参加しましたが、運よくサンドバーを見ることができました。
とても素敵な写真も撮れました。天気が良ければ最高だと思います。
Had Justin as the guide. Very very good - he made the trip!
Think he managed to talk the entire day(!) and added a lot of interesting and useful information throughout. Wife wanted to try the Shrimp Trucks, so that was her highlight, I wanted to see the large surf, so all-in-all, satisfied all our wants. Highly recommended.
Aloha AJ,
Thank you so much for the great review. Justin and all our guides are the best in Oahu, and we are so glad you got to experience the North Shore guided by his passion and knowledge. I will pass your kind words on to him. Our guides love hearing that they were able to share the aloha spirit with our guests, and show visitors to our island a great time.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Oahu Nature Tours Management
The sandbar was incredibly beautiful and the best place. I felt like it was a heavenly sea when the tide came in and the beach appeared. I also saw sea turtles and had an amazing experience snorkeling with lots of fish.
サンドバーはとにかくきれいで最高の場所でした。
潮が満ちて砂浜が現れるなんてまさに天国の海だなと感じました。
ウミガメも見れたしシュノーケリングで魚もいっぱい見れたし最高の体験でした。
I checked the dates for when the sandbar would have the lowest water level, but there was still water up to my knees, so I didn't encounter the scenery I often see in pictures. Still, it was really beautiful!
Snorkeling was included in the plan, and since I can't swim, I hadn't prepared for it. However, the staff reassured me that they would support me, and they took me to the snorkeling spot. Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy snorkeling!
サンドバー自体はなるべく水位の低い日にちを調べて行ったのですがやっぱり膝下ぐらいの高さまで潮があって、よく見る画像のような光景には出会えませんでした。それでもすごくきれいでした!
シュノーケリングが予定に組み込まれていて、わたしは泳げないからと準備をしないでいたらスタッフがサポートするから大丈夫だよ、と声をかけてくれて一緒にシュノーケルスポットまで連れて行ってくれました。おかげ様で楽しくシュノーケリングができてよかったです!
I had a great time! It was really enjoyable!! The crew's homey atmosphere was also very nice!! I was satisfied because I could see the sea turtles properly.
However, despite being called the sea of heaven, the water wasn't very clear! Okinawa is definitely much clearer!!
But since it was after the rain! The photos were taken with dynamic range, so maybe this is how it usually looks!?
The snorkeling was really fun too!!
楽しかったです!普通に楽しめます!!
クルーの方達のアットホームな感じも非常に交換です!!
ちゃんとウミガメもみれたので満足しております。
しかし天国の海というわりには、水が綺麗ではなかったです!沖縄のほうが完全に綺麗です!!
でも雨の後だったので!写真はダイナミックレンジで撮影してるんで!本来ならこんな感じなのかな!?
シュノーケルも本当に楽しかったですよ!!
The sea was very beautiful. I was satisfied to see a sea turtle (laughs). Furthermore, I was extremely satisfied to swim with the sea turtle. I highly recommend this tour!
海がとても綺麗でした
ウミガメも見れて満足(笑)
更に、ウミガメと一緒に泳げ大満足
このツアーは、入れる事をおすすめします!
Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but I think the view would be wonderful if it were sunny.
You can definitely see sea turtles (just their heads, though), and the offshore sandy beach is a fantastic spot.
However, if there are many participants in snorkeling, it can get crowded in the water, so be careful of the feet of the person in front of you (laughs).
残念ながら曇ってましたが、晴れてれば景色も素晴らしいと思います。
ウミガメは100%見れます(頭だけですが)、沖合のサンドビーチも素晴らしい場所です。
ただシュノーケリングは参加者が多いと海で渋滞が起きますので前の人の足にご注意を(笑)
It was a very fulfilling day, and I was extremely satisfied. The sandbar was beautiful, and I even got to see a sea turtle. If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again. Thank you, Yuki.
かなり充実した1日で大満足でした。サンドバーも綺麗でしたし、ウミガメにも会えました。ハワイへ行ったら、また是非参加したいです。ユキさん、ありがとうごさいました。