Oahu
It was beyond what I expected. Nice entertainment for the whole family. The food was very delicious. The host where very friendly
It was a tour that can only be described as a hit! What made it a hit... was that we got to play with sea turtles for about 30 minutes☆
Normally, you might hear comments like "the white sandbar was beautiful" or "I got to see sea turtles," but surprisingly, the sea turtles came to play with our boat. According to the captain, he once rescued a sea turtle that got caught on a fishing hook, and since then, every time he takes the boat out, they come to visit. In fact, among about 20 people in the water, one turtle was the first to rub its head against the captain, as if asking to be petted. There are state laws regarding this, but it felt just like having a pet. (By the way, the turtle's name is Maurice.)
Thanks to that, I was able to take tons of photos and videos with my waterproof camera♪ I even got a picture of us swimming together!
As for the sandbar, it was about knee-deep, so it wasn't quite like the pictures in the package, but to be honest, I wasn't too interested in a sandbar without any creatures. If you're someone who wants to fully enjoy the "Wow, it's beautiful!" experience, I recommend checking the depth online thoroughly. (I had looked it up too, but I was okay with it.)
During snorkeling, there was a small sea turtle resting, and when I stared at it, it slowly woke up and came over to play with the boat♪ Big sea turtles, small sea turtles—this tour left me with an intense and wonderful impression of "playing with sea turtles"♪
The BBQ was, of course, delicious, and if I ever get the chance to go again, I would want to request the captain to bring Maurice along for a visit (laughs).
I absolutely recommend this tour! If you look at the photos, I think everyone will want to go on this tour☆ (I turned the photos to landscape because they were cut off in portrait mode.)
当たりとしかいいようのないツアーでした!
何が当たりか・・・それは海亀と30分くらい遊べたことです☆
通常なら「白いサンドバーが綺麗だった」「海亀に会えた」という感想が
多いでしょうが、なんと海亀が自分たちの船に遊びに来てくれました。
キャプテンに話を聞いたところ、浦島太郎のごとく、釣り針にひっかかった
海亀を助けたところ、毎回そのキャプテンが船を出すと、寄ってくるように
なった、とこのこと。
実際、20人くらいが海にいる中で、真っ先にキャプテンに頭をこすりつけて、
まるで撫でてくれと言ってるばかりのスキンシップをしてました。
州の法律もありますが、まるでペットです。(ちなみに亀の名前はモーリス)
そのおかげで、防水カメラで写真・動画撮りまくりです♪
一緒に泳いでる写真も撮れました!
肝心のサンドバーは膝くらいの深さだったので、パッケージ写真のようにはいきませんが、正直♂なので、生き物のいないサンドバーに興味がなく、
「わぁ~綺麗!」を満喫したい方は、しっかりネットで深さを調べことをお勧めします。(自分も調べた上でしたが、まいっかって気持ちだったので)
シュノーケリングでも休憩中の小さな海亀が居て、その子もじ~っと見てたら、
のそ~っと起きて、船の方まで遊びに来てくれました♪
大きな海亀、小さな海亀、自分の中では「海亀と戯れる」ツアーという
強烈で最高の印象となりました♪
BBQももちろんおいしく、もしもう一度行く機会があった場合は、
海亀のモーリスが遊びに来てもらうために、船長を指定したいくらいです(笑)
絶対にお勧めのツアーです!
写真を見ていただければ、誰もが行きたくなるツアーだと思います☆
(写真が縦向きだと切れてしまうので、横向きにしました)
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heaven on Earth® Tour.
I'm really glad you enjoyed your time with Hawaii's great nature and the sea turtles.
Please come back to join the Heaven on Earth Tour next time you visit Hawaii.
All of our staff, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your return. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
ハワイの大自然そして海がめたちとの時間を満喫していただけて本当に良かったです。
次回ハワイにお越しの際も天国の海ツアーに遊びにきてください。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同楽しみに海がめと共にお待ちしております。マハロ
I gave an ok/average rating because this was an expensive excursion and the snorkeling was not up to par. The staff was incredible---- friendly, fun and courteous, but this seemed to be a boat ride geared toward hanging out and drinking on the boat rather than seeing awesome fish, coral reefs, etc. We had 2 snorkel stops and fish/turtles were average. But the crew made sure we saw dolphins from the boat, which was cool.
As far as snorkeling, it was nothing too interesting especially because my husband and I have done amazing snorkeling in Maui and Bora Bora. If you want to drink and relax for an afternoon, this is a top choice. But, a little too expensive for what you get if you are really into snorkeling and seeing different kinds of underwater life.
Thanks for your feedback. We definitely understand that our reef is hard coral- so not the soft fanning coral you get in warm waters, but we strive to do a great job showcasing what we do have to offer on Oahu. One of the sites is Oahu's second largest living reef, though due to weather/water conditions we can't always go there. Perhaps next time you can join us on our other tour- the Dolphin Snorkel Tour- which offers THREE snorkel sites (not two that the Sail offers) including a chance to snorkel view dolphins in the wild. It sounds like you are seeking more adventure and that is what that tour offers. Adventure! We hope to see you again. Thank you!
After arriving in Hawaii, I was looking forward to snorkeling three hours later. However, my bag that I had checked in at the hotel didn't arrive! I confirmed with the travel agency where I checked my bag, but they said it would take time. If they had informed me in advance, I would have brought it myself... I thought about that as the meeting time was approaching.
I had planned to come to Hawaii with my family, but my child was unwell, so I ended up coming alone. I wanted to take pictures for my child, who was looking forward to seeing sea turtles, but since my bag didn't arrive, I had to give up on participating... I was wondering what I had come here for!
However, thanks to the warm consideration from VELTRA and the tour company, I was able to reschedule and participate.
This was truly moving! Really! I thought I would have to cancel since I wouldn't make it to the tour that day. The tour was really enjoyable and exceeded my expectations; it went by in no time. Everyone was kind and considerate to me, a solo participant, and I am grateful. Next time, I will definitely participate with my family. I sincerely thank you. Thank you very much.
ハワイに到着し3時間後にシュノーケルだ!そう思い楽しみにしていましたが・・・
ホテルの部屋に預けていたカバンが来ない!
鞄を預けた某旅行会社に確認したが時間がかかるとのこと、事前に話していてくれれば自分で持って行ったのに・・・そう考えるも集合時間が押し迫り。
こりゃー駄目だなと諦め間に合わない旨を電話しました。
今回のハワイは家族で来る予定でしたが子供の体調が悪く私だけになりました。
ウミガメを楽しみにしていた子供のために何とか写真を撮ろうと思っていましたがカバンが来ず参加できないため諦めの私・・・
いったい何しに来たんだろうと思っていましたが!
VELTRAさんとツアー施行会社さんの心温まるご配慮で日をずらして参加させて頂くことが出来ました。
これはねー、涙ものですよ!本当に!
実際、当日のツアーには間に合わなかったのでキャンセルだなって思っていましたから。
ツアーは本当に楽しく期待通りであっという間でした。
皆さん優しく一人参加の私に気配りをして頂き感謝。
次は家族で絶対に参加させて頂きます。
心より感謝申し上げます。
本当にありがとうございました。
Aloha, Moruto!
This is the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour.
I’m really glad you were able to join the tour despite the recent difficult incident.
The photo of the sea turtle is absolutely fantastic—it's the best shot!
We look forward to the day when you and your family can join us again with the sea turtles!
moruto様
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
先日はこんな大変なアクシデントがあったにもかかわらず、ツアーに参加して頂けることが出来て本当に良かったです。
この海がめの写真すっごくいいですね~。ベストショットです。
近々ご家族皆様でご参加いただける日を海がめとともにお待ちしてます!!
Suddenly, a shallow area appeared in the middle of the ocean. I had never experienced anything like this, so I was really moved. It was fun to see the turtles up close.
海の真ん中にいきなり浅瀬が現れます。こんな経験したことなかったのですごく感動しました。かめも近くでみれて楽しかった。
This is a Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour.
I'm really happy that you were able to fully experience the "Heavenly Ocean." Please come back to this ocean again. Mahalo!
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
”天国の海”を思い切り体感して頂けて本当に嬉しいです。またこの海にいらして下さいね。Mahalo!
First, when I was looking at the tour, I was a little hesitant to go for this as the fare is not casual to take my parents, my 3-year-old son, husband, and me. In the end, I am really proud of myself for deciding to join the tour.
It was just breathtaking: blue sky, emerald ocean, and white sand.
First when I was looking at the tour, was little hesitate to go for this as the fare is not casual to take my parents, my 3yrs son, husband and I.
In the end, I really proud of myself to decide to join the tour.
It was just breathtaking blue sky and emerald ocean and white sand
We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Since we were in Hawaii, we had to go to the sandbar! So, we booked a tour with the popular Captain Bruce's. On the day of the tour, we encountered bad weather... Rain clouds stretched from the mountains to the sea. However, the tour staff encouraged us, saying, "It will surely clear up!"
On the day I participated, the boat was almost full, and it was all Japanese guests. There were two boats operating, so we were assigned to one when boarding. For safety, we had to go barefoot on the boat. Once we headed offshore, the boat stopped near the sandbar. From there, we entered the water and walked towards the sandbar. Since we walked over coral remains, sand, and small stones, reef shoes are a must! Most people didn’t bring them, so they walked slowly, looking like it hurt. It’s quite a walk from the boat to the sandbar.
That day, the water level didn’t drop enough for the sand to be exposed. Plus, it was drizzling and cold, so everyone was crouching in the water. After about 40 minutes, the rain clouds cleared, and we finally got to take some photos. After returning to the boat, we had lunch. There were sandwiches and salads, and they were very delicious. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling for about 30 minutes. Although the weather wasn’t great, we had a lot of fun.
新婚旅行でハワイに来ました。
せっかくハワイに来たので、サンドバーは行かなくては!!
ということで、人気のキャプテンブルースのツアーを申込みました。
当日はなんと悪天候・・・。山から海にかけて雨雲が・・・。
でも、ツアーのスタッフさんが「きっと晴れる!」と励ましてくれました。
私の参加日はほぼ満員。もちろん日本人のみ。2隻船がでているので、乗船の際に割り当ててくれました。
船の上は安全の為はだしになります。沖合に出るとサンドバー近くで船を停めます。
そこからは海に入って歩いてサンドバーを目指します。サンゴの死骸や砂、小石の上を
歩くのでリーフシューズは必須です!ほとんどの人は持ってきてなかったので、痛そうにゆっくり歩いていました。船からサンドバーまでけっこう歩きます。
その日はサンドバーは砂が出るほどは水位が下がらなかったです。
しかも小雨で寒く、みんなしゃがんで海に浸かっていました。
40分くらいして雨雲が晴れ、やっと写真を撮れました。
船に戻ってからランチでした。サンドイッチやサラダなどがあり、とても美味しかったです。
そのあとはシュノーケリングを30分程楽しみました。
お天気には恵まれませんでしたが、とても楽しかったです。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea® Tour.
Congratulations on your wedding!!
Thank you for joining this tour, saying, "Since we came all the way to Hawaii, we have to go to the sandbar!"
I'm glad to hear that you both enjoyed the tour♪
Also, thank you very much for sharing various information about the tour.
Regarding the reef shoes that you advised, we will start selling them on the boat soon.
Please do come back to this tour for your anniversary. We look forward to seeing you!
アロハ! キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
ご結婚おめでとうございます!!
”せっかくハワイに来たのでサンドバーは行かなくては!”と、このツアーにご参加ありがとうございます。
お二人でツアーを楽しんでいただけたようで良かったです♪
そして、ツアーについて色々と情報をシェアしていただき本当にありがとうございました。
momiji様からアドバイスいただきましたリーフシューズについては、近日中に船での販売を始めます。
是非!また結婚記念日にこのツアーに遊びにいらしてくださいね。お待ちしてます。
The one-hour cruise went by in no time.
With a pleasant breeze, we approached Diamond Head, which was the perfect location.
I had a great time relaxing in the beautiful interior of the boat with a beer in hand.
However, while the staff greeted us with smiles, all the explanations were in English, which was a bit disappointing as I didn't understand them well. It would have been nice if the types of drinks were written somewhere in English or if there was a menu.
Still, it was a luxurious cruise.
1時間のクルーズで、あっという間でした。
気持ちのいい風の中、ダイヤモンドヘッドに近づき、最高のロケーションです。
ゆったりときれいな船内で、ビール片手に、いい時間を過ごせました。
ただ、スタッフの方は、笑顔で接してくれましたが説明が全部英語で、よくわからなかったのが残念でした。飲み物の種類が英語表記でもいいので、どこかに書いてあるか、メニュー表があれば、良かったのですが・・・
それでも、贅沢なクルーズでした。
There were no openings for the morning tour, so I ended up on the afternoon one. The sandbar was exposed, so I was really lucky! It was fun walking in the beautiful sea and snorkeling. The hamburger was delicious.
早朝のツアーに空きかないとのことで、午後までの部になってしまいました。
サンドバーは浮き出ていてため、本当に運がよかったです!
キレイな海で歩いたり、シュノーケリングしたり楽しかったです。
ハンバーガー、おいしかったです。
The sandbar was more beautiful than I expected, and I understood the origin of the "heavenly sea." I was also very satisfied to see sea turtles up close and even take pictures with them. The guides were very cheerful, and I had a great time. I highly recommend it!
サンドバーは予想以上に綺麗で、天国の海の由来が分かりました。
またウミガメをあんなに間近で見られて、更に一緒に写真も撮れて大満足です。
ガイドの皆さんもとても陽気で、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
おすすめです!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea® tour.
I'm really happy to hear that you had a great time!
Please come back to this paradise of the sea again. We, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your visit, Ishii!
アロハ~!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
楽しい時間をお過ごし頂けて本当に嬉しいです♪
ぜひまたこの天国の海に遊びに来てくださいね。石井様のお越しをウミガメとともにお待ちしてま~す!
The staff, including Umi-san, explained everything clearly, and we were able to see sea turtles and manta rays!
They let us enjoy snorkeling right up until the last moment, and even though it was only in the morning, I was very satisfied. ╰(*´︶`*)╯
スタッフの海サン他が分かりやすく説明してくれて
海亀やマンタを見る事が出来ました♪
シュノーケルも時間ギリギリまで楽しませてくれて
午前のみとは言え、満足できました╰(*´︶`*)╯
I think the sandbar is wonderful at the right timing with the tides. If the weather is bad, it can get quite cold, so I recommend having at least a windbreaker. I believe you can enjoy turtles, fish, and dolphins there.
サンドバーは潮の満ち引きで、良いタイミングだと素晴らしいと思います。
天気が悪いとかなり寒いので、ウインドブレーカーぐらいあった方が良いと思います。
カメと魚とイルカと楽しめると思います。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Pacific® tour.
You can encounter various creatures in the Paradise of the Pacific!
We look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
天国の海ではいろいろな生き物に出会えます!
またのお越しをお待ちしております。
I participated with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old children. The sandbar was truly beautiful, and the kids were thrilled. A turtle came quite close (about 50 cm away), which surprised the kids a bit, but we were able to take some great photos. We were the only ones with kids participating in snorkeling. My 6-year-old had their first snorkeling experience and really enjoyed it. They wore a life jacket and held onto a surfboard, and the staff took great care of us. The guide was also a fun person. The guide was Japanese, and the captain was from Hawaii and spoke Japanese well.
Even if you only speak Japanese, you can participate without any issues, but I think it would be more enjoyable if you could speak English to chat with the staff.
For those who didn't go snorkeling, they could talk with the remaining staff or learn canoeing or stand-up paddle surfing, so even those who are not good at snorkeling can have fun.
After getting on the boat, they served juice, bread, and donuts, so we didn't need to eat much for breakfast. Lunch was also served as a buffet, and it was quite filling.
I recommend this experience for everyone, from small children to young people and seniors.
4歳、6歳の子ども連れで参加しました。サンドバーは本当にきれいでこどもも大喜びでした。亀が近くまで来て(50cmくらいまで)子どもはちょっとびっくりしてましたが、よい写真がとれました。こどもでスノーケル参加はうちだけでした。6歳の子どもはスノーケル初体験でしたが、楽しんでできました。ライフジャケットをつけて、その上、サーフボードにつかまらせて、付きっきりで見ていただき、本当にお世話になりました。あと、ガイドさんも楽しい方です。ガイドさんは日本人。船長さんはハワイの方で日本語が上手です。
日本語しか話せなくても全く困らず参加できますが、英語が話せるとスタッフの方とたくさん話せて楽しいだろうなーと思います。
なお、スノーケリングをしなかった方は、残ったスタッフの方と話したり、カヌーやスタンドアップパドルサーフィンを教えてもらったりしてたので、スノーケリングが苦手な方も楽しめますよ。
船に乗ったあと、ジュース、パン、ドーナツを出してくださるので、朝御飯はあまり食べなくてもよかったです。
昼もビュッフェででます。かなり、お腹いっぱいになります。
小さな子どもから、若い方、ご年配の方、誰にでもおすすめです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea® tour.
I'm really glad that even children experiencing snorkeling for the first time enjoyed it.
This tour is available for everyone from pregnant women to babies and those in their 80s.
Since people of all ages can enjoy it, we hope you'll join us for the tour again!
Thank you very much.
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
スノーケル初体験のお子様も楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。
このツアーは、妊娠中の方や赤ちゃんから80代の方までご利用いただいています。
幅広い年齢の方にお楽しみいただけますので、また是非ツアーにご参加くださいね!
有難うございました。
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.
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!!
Went on the Friday night fireworks dinner cruise. Must admit that the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Food was better than expected, boat was smooth, position for the fireworks was good (could have been closer I think). Was not rushed, felt like the crew was there to help us have fun - unlike other places that make you feel like a transaction...
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。
I went to this famous tourist spot that I had heard about for a while! You can also go snorkeling, and the sea was truly beautiful. If the weather isn't good, it can get cold, so it's definitely a good idea to bring a jacket that you don't mind getting wet and a bath towel!
前々から聞いていた有名な観光なので行ってみました!シュノーケリングもでき、本当に美しい海でした。天気がよくないと寒い思いをするので、かならず濡れてもよい上着とバスタオルは持って行った方がいいですよ!
Aloha! Thank you very much for joining the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
When you come out of the water, there are indeed days when you may feel cold.
As you mentioned in your comments, please be sure to bring a jacket and a bath towel regardless of the season during the tour.
By the way, except for the peak summer season, we provide wetsuits and warm beverages during the tour, so please rest assured.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーにご参加いただきまして本当にありがとうございます。
海から上がられた際は、やはり寒さを感じられる日もございます。
コメントでおっしゃっていただいているように、ツアーの際は季節を問わず、必ず上着、そしてバスタオルは持参してください。
ちなみに真夏を除いて、ツアーの際はウェットスーツや暖かいお飲み物をご用意しておりますのでご安心ください。
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!!
I was told not to touch the turtle, but it touched me first! (Scary) I wish the snorkeling time could have been extended a bit longer.
亀を触ってはいけないと言われたが、かめのほうからタッチしてきた!(怖)シュノーケルの時間をもう少し延ばして欲しかったです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour. Thank you for participating in the tour.
You got to touch a sea turtle, didn't you? (As you may know, touching sea turtles is prohibited in Hawaii for their protection.)
As you know, turtles are a symbol of good luck in Hawaii. I think a slightly larger turtle can be a bit thrilling, but perhaps it brought you even bigger happiness?
It seems that time flies by while snorkeling due to the beauty of the ocean... Next time, please enjoy snorkeling to your heart's content on a private tour. We look forward to seeing you with the sea turtles.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございました。
海がめにタッチされたんですね~。(ハワイでは海がめの保護のため触ることは禁止されてます)
ご存知の通りハワイではカメは幸運のシンボル。ちょっぴり大きなカメはどきどきすると思いますが、でもその分おっきなHappyを運んで来てくれたのかも?
シュノーケルはあまりの海の美しさに時間があっという間に過ぎてしまうようで・・・・。次回はぜひ貸切ツアーで心行くまでシュノーケルお楽しみくださいね。海がめとともにお待ちしてます。
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。
Excellent value, responsive and didicated to service. Thanks
The view from the sandbar was amazing, and the guidance was provided in Japanese, which made it very easy to understand! Lunch was served at a great time, and the clam chowder was delicious! It was a satisfying tour, and I was able to see sea turtles too!
サンドバーの景色も最高でしたし、案内も日本語でしていただいたのでとても分かり易かったです!
昼ごはんもいいタイミングで出て、クラムチャウダーとても美味しかったです!ウミガメも見ることができて満足できるツアーでした!
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Sea turtles are a symbol of happiness in Hawaii. The more you see, the happier you'll be!
We also have delicious meals prepared, and our staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ウミガメはハワイでは幸せの象徴。会えた数だけ幸せになれる!??
美味しいお食事もご用意して、スタッフ一同お待ちしております。
My wife and I enjoyed the activity.
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!!
At the sandbar, the tide had almost receded, revealing the expected scenery. The prepared malasadas and the meat served during the meal were surprisingly delicious, and I was satisfied with the tour designed for Japanese visitors.
サンドバーでは、ほぼ潮が引いて砂が浮き上がって、期待通りの光景がみ見られました。用意されてたマラサダ、食事のお肉も意外と⁈おいしくて、日本人向けに考えられたツアーで満足でした。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea® tour. It seems you had a wonderful encounter with a beautiful sandbar♪ Please come back and visit us again. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
素敵なサンドバーに出会えたようですね♪ また遊びに来てください。Mahalo!
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。
My child wanted to go, so we participated. The sandbar was not completely exposed due to the tidal changes at that time.
The water was up to my knees.
The staff was quick and attentive to safety. It was cold, so my child was taken onto the boat partway through, but they continued to check if he was warm enough, which I appreciated.
I think it might depend on the season, but I would like to look into when the sandbar is fully exposed and participate again.
子供が行って見たいと言って参加しました。
サンドバーがやはりと言うか時間帯による潮の満ちひきなので完全に砂浜にはなってませんでした。
膝までつかる状態でした。
スタッフの対応はキビキビしていて安全に配慮して頂いてました。寒かったので子供は途中からボートに上げてもらってましたが、その後も寒くないか気に掛けてもらっていて有難かったです^^
時期にもよるのかと思いますが砂浜が完全に出る状態のときを調べてまた参加したいと思います。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean® Tour.
I understand that you may have some concerns about participating in the tour with your children, but we have staff members who are moms, so please feel free to join us with peace of mind.
By the way, our private tours are also popular among customers with children!
On private tours, our staff can provide one-on-one instruction for children who are trying snorkeling for the first time. We hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
お子様とご一緒のツアー参加は何かと不安があるかと思いますが
ママさんスタッフもおりますので、安心してご参加くださいね。
ちなみにお子様がいらっしゃるお客様にも、貸切ツアーは好評です♪
貸切ツーアでは、スノーケル初体験のお子様にはスタッフがマンツーマンでお教えできます。また是非ご参加くださいね。Mahalo!
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。