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We participated in the afternoon session as a family of four.
On this day, even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to the adults' waist, and the sandbar was not visible.
However, it was quite a strange sight to see so many people in the middle of the ocean, far from the beach.
There was a note regarding snorkeling that mentioned "people with acrophobia," and I hesitated to leave my child behind, so this time, my child and I decided not to participate.
According to my husband, since they wore life vests, there was no chance of sinking, and he had fun seeing beautiful tropical fish.
The malasadas from Leonard's and the buffet-style lunch were delicious.
We were also able to see sea turtles, so we were satisfied.
Next time, I would like to participate in the morning session. Of course, snorkeling too!
家族4人で午後の部に参加しました。
この日は、一番浅いところでも大人の足の付け根あたりで、サンドバーは顔を出していませんでした。
しかしながら、浜辺から離れた海の真ん中に人が大勢いるというのは、何とも不思議な光景でした。
シュノーケリングの際の注意事項に、「高所恐怖症の人」というのがあり、高所恐怖症の子供を置いて参加するのもためらわれたので、今回は私と子供は参加を見合わせました。
参加した主人によると、ライフベストを着ているので絶対に沈むことはないし、綺麗な熱帯魚を見ることもできて楽しかったそうです。
レナーズのマラサダもビュッフェ形式のランチも、おいしかったです。
ウミガメを見ることもできたし、満足です。
次回は午前の部に参加したいです。
もちろんシュノーケリングも！
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I was able to meet both dolphins and turtles. For those who are new to snorkeling and experiences like this, the schedule is very well organized, making it enjoyable without getting boring, and I think you'll be very satisfied. If you have no resistance to getting into the water, I believe it's physically possible for children and people of a certain age. The staff were very accommodating and made the experience enjoyable.
イルカともカメともちゃんと出会えました。シュノーケリングやこういう体験が初めての方には、時間割（内容）がとても上手に構成されていて、飽きが来ずにとても満足だと思います。水に入るのに抵抗がなければ、子どもからある程度の年齢の方まで体力的にも可能だと思いました。スタッフの方がとても対応がうまくて楽しませてもらえました。
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The water was a bit cold, but as the sun rose, the colors became beautiful and it warmed up, and on top of that, we got to see a rainbow, which was amazing. The explanation about snorkeling was thorough, and even the companions who had felt scared on other tours were able to relax and enjoy themselves. They said they wanted to do more of this kind of thing.
The breakfast was delicious, and I was happy that they shared leftover snacks by putting them in a zip bag for everyone.
水は少々つめたかったけど、太陽が昇るとともに色もきれいにそして、あたたかくなってきて、おまけに虹も見れて最高でした。
シュノーケルについての説明もていねいで、他のツアーで恐怖感を覚えていた同行者も安心して楽しんでいました。
こんなんやったらもっとしたいそうです。
朝食もおいしく、食べ残ったお菓子などをジップバックに入れてみなさんにわけてくださり、うれしかったです。
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We saw a lot of dolphins from the boat, but unfortunately, we only caught a glimpse of them underwater. That was really disappointing. I really wanted to see more.
However, the staff were very considerate and kind, and we enjoyed activities like snorkeling and hula on the boat.
船上からはイルカがたくさん見えましたが、残念ながら水中で少し見えただけ。それがとても残念でした。やっぱりたくさん見たかったなあ。
ですが、スタッフの方がいろいろ気遣って親切にしてくださるし、シュノーケルや船上フラなど楽しめました。
Thank you for joining the prestigious Dolphin University. We regret that you were unable to see many wild dolphins underwater. Our captain assesses the sea conditions of the day and guides you to the best spots where wild dolphins are present, but please understand that the number of sightings and dolphins can vary from day to day due to the nature of wildlife.
名門イルカ大学にご参加いただき有難うございます。水中であまり野生のイルカをご確認いただけず残念に思っております。船長がその日の海の状況を見て、野生のイルカがいるベストスポットへご案内させていただくようにしておりますが、自然の生き物のため、日によりご覧いただける回数や頭数は変化しておりますことご了承ください。
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It was the tour I was looking forward to the most in Hawaii. It was just as I expected, very good!! The guide was mostly Japanese, which gave me a sense of security. The sandbar was wonderful, but the snorkeling, which was my first time, was also very good. The final turtle watching was satisfying as I was able to see many turtles. If I have the opportunity to go again, I definitely want to go.
ハワイで一番楽しみにしていたツアーでした。
期待通り、とてもよかったです！！
ガイドさんはほとんど日本人だったので、安心感がありました。サンドバーも素晴らしかったけど、初めてのシュノーケリングもとても良かったです。
最後のウミガメウオッチングも、たくさんのウミガメを見ることができ、とても満足のいくツアーでした。
また行く機会があれば是非行きたいです。
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I was wondering if I would really see dolphins, but I actually did. Moreover, I saw quite a few of them. It seems some people also saw sea turtles. If I have the chance, I would like to participate again.
イルカ本当に見れるのかな~と思ってましたが、本当に見れました。しかも結構な数、見れました。海ガメも見れた方もいたようです。機会があればまた参加したいと思いました。
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I still can't believe I got to swim with the dolphin teacher. Moreover, the turtle teacher also made an appearance, and it felt like a dream. The sounds of the dolphins are still fresh in my mind. I thought the children might be more afraid of the ocean, but they were lively, swimming around with the fish and were very excited.
I felt that the guides' attentiveness and the program's organization were of a very high level. It was truly exceptional.
As a point of reflection for our family for next time, since it gets very cold after coming out of the water, I think we should definitely bring something to wear and a change of clothes. We will participate again!
本当にイルカ先生と一緒に泳げたとは、今でも信じられません。しかもウミガメ先生も登場して、まるで夢のようでした。イルカ先生たちの鳴き声がまだ頭に残っています。こどもたちも、もっと海を怖がるかと思いましたが、生き生きと海の中を魚たちと泳ぎまわり、興奮していました。
ガイドの方たちの気配りや、プログラムの組み立ても大変レベルが高いと感じました。至れり尽くせりといった感じ。
次回また参加させていただくための、我が家の反省点としては、海からあがってからがとても体が冷えるので、羽織るものや着替えをしっかり持っていくことかな？また参加させていただきます！
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At the time of booking, I thought the price might be a bit high, but even with the dolphin swim, I was satisfied with the packed itinerary that included breakfast with "malasadas," "paddle surfing," and "hula." The staff were very friendly and made sure we had fun without feeling nervous. Participants ranged from elementary school students to couples in their 60s, which added to the enjoyment. We left early in the morning to match the dolphin time. By the time we returned to the hotel, it was noon. There was still half a day left, and I felt quite satisfied and fulfilled that day!
申し込み時、お値段的に高いかな~と思ったけれど、ドルフィンスイムとはいえ、朝ご飯の“マラサダ”から“パドルサーフィン”“フラ”なども楽しめる盛りだくさんの企画で満足しました。スタッフの方もとってもフレンドリーで緊張せず楽しませてくれました。参加者も、小学生~60代のご夫婦まで各年齢層が集まり、これもまた楽しい要因でした。イルカtimeに合わせ朝早く出発。すべて終わってホテルに戻るとお昼の12時。まだ半日もあるぞ~!と、その日はかなり満足＆充実してました。
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The wife and I enjoyed this tour immensely. We had always been doing the Waikiki stuff on vacation in Hawaii before now, but this time we decided to see what was on the Eastside of the island.
And by far, we both feel this is the prettiest spot on the whole island. It is quieter and really does have that "Old Hawaii" feel to it. The tour was excellent, the ranch is BEAUTIFUL, and the staff was friendly and very knowledgeable in answering every question we had.
Our first date was to the movie Jurassic Park too, so that was a really neat added benefit, to visit the place some scenes were actually filmed there! Would highly recommend this tour!
The weather was favorable, and we were able to see many sea turtles. The snacks were delicious, and I was satisfied. The sandbar had a wonderful contrast with the sea and was very beautiful. Next time, I would like to visit during a lower tide.
天候にも恵まれウミガメも数多く見ることができました。軽食も美味しく満足。サンドバーも海のコントラストが素晴らしく綺麗でした。今度はもっと引き潮の時に訪れたいと思います。
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We were blessed with good weather and encountered about seven sea turtles. The guide mentioned that days like this are truly rare. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch and had a blissful time.
天候にも恵まれ海がめも7匹ぐらい遭遇し、ガイドさんもこんな日は本当にめずらしいとの事。昼食も美味しく頂き至福の時を過ごせました。
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We were blessed with beautiful weather.
We saw dolphins multiple times, and we also encountered turtles and some rare fish. Unlike an aquarium, seeing them in the same water was even more moving.
いい天気に恵まれました
イルカも何度も見れたし、カメ、珍しい魚にも会えました。
水族館と違い、同じ水の中で見れるので感動はさらにすごかったです。
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I participated in the afternoon session.
We boarded a yacht from the harbor and enjoyed a pleasant breeze while taking in the wonderful scenery during a brief cruise.
I spotted two turtles basking in the sun.
On this day, the sandbar didn't emerge from the water, but it was shallow enough to knee height, allowing us to enjoy the mystery of it.
The weather was nice, but there was quite a bit of wind, so the water felt warmer, almost like being in a hot spring.
While snorkeling, a turtle appeared right in front of me and swam towards me as I was getting my camera ready, which was a bit scary, but I was able to play with the turtle after snorkeling.
I had already enjoyed so much up to this point, but the lunch was absolutely delicious.
The staff asked, "Would you like to eat on the yacht's deck?" and my husband and I took over the space for ourselves (laughs).
Shopping usually takes center stage in Hawaii, but participating in this tour created the best memories and made me think that next time, I definitely want to go out to sea on a yacht again!
午後の部に参加してきました。
港からヨットに乗り、気持ちの良い風を浴びながら、素晴らしい景色を眺めながら、しばしのクルージング。
甲羅干しをしているカメを２匹発見しました。
この日のサンドバーは海面から顔を出すことはありませんでしたが、膝ぐらいの浅さだったので十分神秘を味わえました。
天気は良かったですが、風が結構あったので、水の中の方が温かく、温泉に来ているようでした。
シュノーケリングでは目の前にカメが現れ、カメラを構えていた自分の方に向かってきたので怖かったですが、シュノーケリング後もカメと遊ぶことができました。
ここまでも十分楽しみましたが、なんといってもランチが最高においしかったです。
スタッフの方が「ヨットのデッキで食べますか？」と言ってくれ、夫婦２人で占領させていただきました(笑)
いつもハワイはショッピング中心になりますが、このツアーに参加して、次回も必ずヨットで沖に出よう！と思わしてくれる最高の思い出になりました！！！
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We participated as a family of three with our 5-year-old son. Although I was worried about snorkeling since my son can't swim, we decided to join because we wanted to see wild dolphins.
I was really concerned about whether we would actually see dolphins, but on the day of the event, we were able to see many dolphins. They even showcased some beautiful spins. My son jumped into the sea, but he looked anxious since he couldn't touch the bottom. However, the staff supported us, and we were able to meet the dolphin teacher. Thank you for your thoughtful considerations. Since the staff took care of the children, the parents were able to enjoy themselves too.
On the boat, we experienced singing and hula, and we were able to immerse ourselves in Hawaii. Thank you to the dolphin teacher and the wonderful staff who are always positive. We were deeply moved.
We will definitely come back for another session.
I couldn't go buy the DVD because I succumbed to sleepiness.
5歳の息子と家族三人で参加させていただきました。
泳げない息子にシュノーケリングは不安がありましたが、野生のイルカに会いたくて参加を決めました。
本当にイルカに会えるのか心配でしたが、当日はたくさんのイルカに会うことが出来ました。華麗にスピンまで披露してくれました。
息子も海に飛び込んだものの、足がつかないので不安そうな表情でしたが、スタッフの方もサポータしてくださったのでイルカ先生に会う事が出来ました。色々とご配慮いただきありがとうございました。子供の面倒をみていただけたので親も楽しめました。
船の上では、歌やフラ。たくさんのハワイに触れる事が出来ました。イルカ先生、そして『いつも前向き』な素敵なスタッフのみなさん。たくさんの感動ありがとうございました。
また、受講しに行きます。
DVD、睡魔に負けて購入しに行けませんでした。
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I previously participated in a morning tour with my husband in March. At that time, it was cold and the sky was overcast, and the seawater was so cold that we had to give up on snorkeling! However, we got some great photos at the beautiful sandbar!
This time, I joined an afternoon tour with friends! We were able to enjoy snorkeling, but due to the tides, the sandbar seemed to be underwater?? We couldn't see the beach that appeared in the sea. What a shame.
We were able to see sea turtles multiple times and even swam with them!
以前３月に主人と午前のツアー参加した経験ありです。その時は寒く空もどんより・・余りに海水が冷たくシュノーケル断念！しかし、美しいサンドバーと記念写真はバッチリ！
今回は友達と午後のツアー参加！シュノーケルは楽しめましたが、潮の満ち干きの関係？あれっ？サンドバーが海中？？海に現れる砂浜は対面出来ず。残念。
海がめさんは何回も見れたし一緒に海中で泳げましたよ！
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I participated in a dolphin tour departing from Ko Olina Bay three times, each with a different operator, but this one was the best so far. The reasons are: 1) the guide provided very thorough explanations, 2) after seeing the dolphins, we enjoyed observing turtles and tropical fish, and we also got to experience stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking all in one go, plus meals, snacks, and drinks (juice) were included.
In other tours, the drinks were just something like hot water. It felt like they were cutting costs quite a bit, but here they even included malasadas. It was all very well thought out and fulfilling.
The crew was bright and friendly, and they made sure everyone had a good time. The Japanese staff were also very polite and kind. It was a tour where we could enjoy ourselves while respecting the ocean, and I was completely satisfied. I will definitely re-enroll at the Private Dolphin University next time.
ここコオリナ湾から出港するイルカツアーに過去３回それぞれ別の催行で参加しましたが、ここがこれまでで一番よかったですね。それは、１）ガイドがとても丁寧に説明してくれる２）イルカを見た後は、亀と熱帯魚の観察、そして今はやりのスタンドパドルやシーカヤック体験と一度に３つも楽しめ、さらに食事とスナックと飲み物（ジュース）が付くところですね。
他のツアーで出る飲み物は、白湯のようなものだけ。かなり経費節約って感じですが、ここはさらにマラサダが付きます。至れり尽くせりで、充実していますよ。
クルーも皆明るくて親切で、平等に楽しませてくれました。日本人スタッフの方もとても礼儀正しく、親切でした。海への敬意を払いつつ、楽しむことができる、納得のツアーでした。今度も私立イルカ大学に再入学します。
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We took a boat from a location about 30 minutes by car from Waikiki, starting with sea turtle watching. The turtles were on the smaller side, but we were able to see two or three right away. Then, we quickly arrived at the sandbar.
On the boat, there was an explanation about the option for photo shoots that would be made into a DVD. Since I didn't have a waterproof camera, I signed up right away. Without worrying about getting wet, we were able to take plenty of photos of the two of us with the stunning scenery as the backdrop.
I highly recommend it!! Over 50 photos for $60, ready the same day.
During snorkeling, we got really close to the sea turtles. It was a satisfying tour.
Although it was a morning tour, it wasn't too tiring, and we were able to make good use of the afternoon as well.
ワイキキから車で30分くらいの所からボートに乗って、
まずは海がめウォッチング。サイズは小さめですが、すぐに２，３匹見ることができました。そして、すぐにサンドバーに到着。
ボートの中でDVDに仕上がる写真撮影のオプションの説明がありました。防水カメラを用意していなかったので、早速申し込みました。濡れる心配もなく、最高の景色を背景に二人の写真を思う存分撮って頂きました。
お勧めです！！50枚以上で60ドル。当日の仕上がりです。
シュノーケリングでは海がめと大接近。満足なツアーです。
午前中のツアーでしたが、そこまで疲れることもなく、午後からの時間も有効に使えました。
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On June 21st, a bus picked us up at the hotel at 8:30 AM. Several couples boarded the bus from the same meeting point. After that, we visited three locations with a total of 18 passengers heading to our destination. Along the way, we made a five-minute restroom stop at a park near the destination, and then we arrived at the intended port.
With two buses, we had a total of 45 people boarding the boat. The crew was mostly Japanese, so there were no language concerns. The captain in the yellow T-shirt in the first photo is Mr. Hasegawa. After leaving the port, the boat took almost ten minutes to reach the sandbar. It was so close that there was no time to get seasick. During that time, our guide, Izumi, provided various instructions. Just before we arrived at our destination, we encountered a swimming turtle. I spotted three turtles.
When we arrived at the destination, it looked like this... (fourth photo)! Due to the tides, it may not always be possible to visit at low tide. This time, the water was about knee-deep. We walked around for about 20 minutes before returning to the boat, where half of the group went snorkeling while the rest had a meal. We were part of the meal group. There was more food than we could eat, and everyone was more than satisfied with the amount.
When we started snorkeling, a baby sea turtle approached us. It seemed accustomed to humans and climbed onto the guide's bodyboard. After that, it swam around us.
The snorkeling around the coral had a limited number of fish, which might be a bit disappointing for experienced divers. Since we were wearing life jackets, we couldn't dive.
The snorkeling lasted about 15 minutes. After that, we returned to the boat and headed back to the port.
During that time, the only girl on the boat was chosen by the captain to hold the helm next to him. She seemed nervous, but it was a great experience for her.
While not everything was perfect, the guides had a genuine desire to entertain us, making it an enjoyable tour. It would have been even better if the weather had been nice.
6月21日朝8時半にホテルにピックアップのバスが来た。
同じ集合場所からは数組みのカップルの方がバスに乗り込んだ。その後3か所を回り18名の乗員で目的地に向かった。
途中、トイレ休憩で目的地そばの公園に5分ぐらい止まり、
その後目的の港に着いた。
２台のバスで総勢４５名になり船に乗り込んだ。
クルーはほぼ日本人の方々で言葉は心配ない。
１枚目の写真の黄色のＴシャツのキャプテンは長谷川さんと言う。
船は港を出た後・・・目的地のサンドバーまでほぼ１０分。
船酔いなどしている暇もないぐらい近い。
その間、ガイドのいずみさんが色々諸注意を話してくれた。
目的地に着く寸前、カメが泳いでいるのに遭遇。私は３頭のカメを見つけた。
目的地に着き降りるとこんな感じ・・・４枚目！干満の関係で１００％干潮時に行けない場合もあると言う事だ。
今回は膝の下ぐらいでした。
散歩を２０分ぐらいして船に戻り、半分の方がシュノーケル。残りの人は食事となった。我々は食事の組み。
食事は食べきれないほどあり、だれもが十分満足できる量だった。
次にシュノーケルを始める時、子どものウミガメが我々に近寄ってきた。
人間に慣れているようで、ガイドの方のボディーボードへ乗っかってきた。
その後、我々の周りを回っていた。
サンゴの周辺のシュノーケルは魚影はこの程度でもぐった体験者にはちょっと物足りないかな？
ライフジャケットを着ているので・・・潜る事は出来ない。
シューノーケルは１５分ぐらいだったかな？
その後船に戻って港に戻った。
その際、船に一人しかいなかった娘が船長に指名されて、
キャプテンの横で舵を持たせてもらった。
本人は緊張していたようだが・・・よい経験をさせていただきました。
全てＯＫではないが、ガイドの方々の楽しませようという気持ちがあり。楽しめるツアーになっている。
天気が良ければもっと良いだろう。
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The prestigious Dolphin University was amazing. Thank you to all the staff for their thoughtfulness.
I was unsure which cruise to choose, but I'm glad I went with Dolphin University.
The boat had a roof, so I wasn't exposed to direct sunlight, and after swimming in the ocean, it was nice to have warm tea served if I got cold. I appreciated that a lot. They took photos and sold them on DVD, so I didn't even need to bring my camera, which made it convenient.
We were lucky with the weather, and I felt like around 50 dolphins swam beneath me.
The turtles and yellow fish were also cute and fun. I will definitely participate again when I go to Hawaii!
名門イルカ大学最高でした。たくさんのスタッフの方の気遣いありがとうございました。
海でのクルーズでどれにしようか迷いましたが、イルカ大学にしてよかったです。
船に屋根があったので直射日光が当たらないし、海に入った後寒くなったら暖かいお茶が出てきたり、とてもありがたかったです。写真を撮ってくれてDVDで販売してくれるのでカメラも持って行かずにすみ楽でした。
天気にも恵まれ50頭ぐらいはイルカが私の下を泳いで行ったように思えます。
亀や黄色い魚もかわいくて楽しかったです。
またハワイに行ったら絶対参加します！！
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"It was written that you have a high chance of encountering sea turtles, but what I wanted to do was 'snorkel with the turtles,' so I participated with half expectation and half anxiety, thinking, 'Maybe I'll just be looking at them from the boat.' But I did it! 'Snorkeling with the turtles!' I think I was lucky. Of course, since they are wild, you can't do it every time, but if I go to Hawaii again, I would like to join this tour."
「海ガメには高い確率で出会えます」と書いてあったけど、
私のやりたいことは、「カメと一緒にシュノーケリング」だったので、「船の上から眺めるだけかなあ」と期待半分不安半分で参加しました。
で、やれました！「カメとのシュノーケリング！」
運が良かったと思います。
もちろん、野生だから、毎回必ず出来るわけじゃないけど、
またハワイに行ったらこのツアーに参加したいと思います。
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This is a place I wanted to visit at least once when I went to Hawaii. I was able to take photos, and it was a lot of fun. I signed up for the barbecue course, which I also recommend. The snorkeling was a bit lacking... maybe the visibility wasn't great? Next time, I think I'll try scuba diving.
ハワイにいったら一度は行ってみたかったところです。
写真も撮ってもらえたし、とても楽しかったです。
バーベキューコースを申込しましたが、これもおすすめです。
シュノーケリングはちょっと物足りませんでした。。透明度がいまいちだったのかも？？？次回はスキューバーダイビングをしようと思います。
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It was quite a while ago, but I participated in October. I heard that there had been high waves for about a week prior, which made the sea murky and reduced visibility.
While on the boat, we could see the dorsal fins of the dolphins swimming, and each time we spotted them, we were told to "go! go! go! go!" and everyone hurriedly jumped in, but we could hardly see them swimming.
After jumping in three times, most people caught a glimpse for just a moment (about three seconds) on the third try, but another couple and I couldn’t see them at all. We moved again, and only those who hadn’t seen them got to try again. Finally, I managed to see them for about five seconds.
I should have been happy, but maybe because I had seen too many participant experiences and photos, I felt a bit disappointed, thinking, "I thought I would see more..."
After that, we moved to the bay. It was also murky there, with visibility of just a few meters. Of course, I couldn’t see any turtles or tropical fish at all. We alternated between kayaking and paddle surfing, but my spirits were low, so I ended up eating snacks on the boat.
In the distance, I could see a group of dolphins meeting with a school of dolphins. Having come to Hawaii to see dolphins, I was envious of those on the school’s boat who were chasing dolphins until the end, rather than staying in the murky bay for paddle surfing. I didn’t expect to see so few dolphins.
The staff were great. They really tried to make it exciting. If we could have seen the dolphins clearly instead of just for a moment, it might have been a lot more fun.
随分前になりますが、私が参加したのは１０月でした。
現地ではちょうど一週間前くらいから高波が続いていたということで、海が濁り、透明度が低く。
船の上にいると泳いでいるイルカの背びれが見え、その度に船で移動し、「go!go!go!go!」と言われて皆慌てて飛び込むのですが、なかなか泳いでいる姿は見えず。
３回飛び込んで、３回目にして大半の人は一瞬（３秒くらい）見えたのですが、私ともう１組のカップルは見れず。
再移動して、見れなかった人だけ再チャレンジ。
ようやく私も５秒程度でしたが見えました。
本当は嬉しいはずなのに、参加者の体験談とか写真とか見過ぎていたのか、「もっと見られるかと思ったのに」という気持ちで、イマイチでした。。。
その後、湾のほうへ移動。
こちらも濁っていて、視界は数ｍ程度。もちろん亀も熱帯魚も全く見られず。
カヤックとパドルサーフィンを交代で…という感じでしたが、気持ちも下がっていたので船上でお菓子を食べていました。。
離れたところでは、イルカ中学がイルカと会っている姿が。
イルカに会う為にハワイに来た私は、パドルサーフィンなどの為に濁った湾に留まっているよりも、中学の船で最後までイルカを追いかけているのが羨ましかったです。
こんなにイルカが見れないとは思っていませんでした。
スタッフの方はいい方達です。すごく盛り上げようとしてくれます。
イルカが一瞬だけでなくしっかり見られれば、きっと楽しかったのかもしれません。
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. Although the visibility can change due to ocean conditions, we are very sorry that you were unable to fully enjoy the anticipated encounter with the dolphins, as well as the snorkeling time with the turtles and tropical fish. We would be grateful if you could give it another try on your next opportunity.
このたびは、イルカ大学にご参加いただき有難うございます。海の状況により透明度は変化するとはいえ、楽しみにされていたイルカとの出会い、そして亀や熱帯魚とのシュノーケリングタイムを心より楽しんでいただくことができませんでしたこと、非常に残念に思っております。またの機会がございましたら、再度チャレンジしていただけましたら幸いです。
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This tour is all about having a good vibe. The key to enjoying it is to let loose and have fun without feeling shy.
As for the dolphins, at first, I thought I might not see any, but later on, I encountered many dolphins, which made me quite satisfied.
You can also enjoy malasadas, marine sports, and hula dancing, making the most of your time in Hawaii.
It involves quite a bit of physical activity, so on the way back, I was so tired that I fell asleep in the car until we reached the hotel.
このツアーはとにかくノリが大切。恥ずかしがらずにノリまくるのが楽しむコツです。
肝心のイルカですが、最初のうちは全然見れずに、こんなもんかなーと思っていたのですが、その後たくさんのイルカに遭遇できたので、かなり満足しました。
他にもマラサダ、マリンスポーツ、フラダンスと、ハワイを満喫できます。
結構な運動量なので、帰りの車の中では疲れてホテルまでぐっすり眠ってしまいました。
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Is it only for Japanese people? All the participants were Japanese.
The staff was about half Japanese and half foreign. Everyone on the staff was very kind and energetic, which made it a lot of fun.
As for the weather on the day, it would definitely be more beautiful when it's sunny!
Is the sandbar's visibility above the water level just a matter of luck?
Unfortunately, when I went, it was not visible above the water and was submerged up to my knees.
日本人専用なのかな？参加者はすべて日本人でした。
スタッフも日本人と外国人半々くらいでした。スタッフの皆さんはとても親切で元気な人たちばかりで楽しかったですよ。
あとは当日の天候のみ、やっぱり晴れているときはキレイさが増すでしょう！！
サンドバーもどれくらい水面から出ているかは運次第？
私が行ったときは残念ながら水面からは出ておらず、膝位まで海水に沈んでました。
Thank you for enjoying the heavenly sea. Unfortunately, due to the season, timing, and tidal changes, the water level near the sandbar may vary, and there may be times when you cannot enjoy the completely exposed white sandy beach. We look forward to your next visit.
天国の海をお楽しみいただき有難うございます。残念ながら、季節や時期、潮の満ち引きによってサンドバー付近は海面の高さが変わるため、浅瀬が完全に海面から顔を出した真っ白な砂浜をお楽しみいただけない場合もございますことご了承ください。またのお越しお待ちしております。
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After a 15-minute ride on a medium-sized boat, we arrived at a shallow area with a depth of 20 to 30 centimeters. It was truly surprising. We walked around and chatted there, and then went snorkeling. However, we didn't have much time (about 30 to 40 minutes), which was a bit disappointing. There weren't as many fish as I had expected. The lunch was very delicious, but since it was probably around 3:30 to 4:00 PM, everyone was quite hungry. I think it's better to have a light snack if you're on an afternoon tour. However, I was very happy to unexpectedly receive Leonard's malasadas for free.
中型ボートで15分も走るとそこには20~30センチの浅瀬に。本当に驚きです。そこでウォーキングやおしゃべりなどをしてその後はシュノーケリングへ。ただあまり時間が取れず（30~40分位）そこがちょっと残念でした。お魚は期待していたよりいなかったです。ランチはとてもおいしかったのですが、恐らく3時半~4時位だったので、みんなお腹がペコペコでした。午後のツアーの場合、軽く食べていったほうがいいと思います。ただ、レナーズのマサラダが無料で配られ思いもよらなかったのでとても嬉しかったです。
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The sandbar changes completely depending on the tides, and I think its uniqueness deserves a perfect score of 100. However, it's important to note that it doesn't always form a beach in the middle of the sea as shown in the pictures. Those who are lucky might find a beach, while others can enjoy the sea turtles.
サンドバーはそのときの潮の満ち引きによって全然景色が変わるし、珍しさは１００点だと思います。
ただ、写真のように海の真ん中に浜になっているとは限らないので要注意。運がいい人は浜に当たるかもね。浜に出会えない方は海ガメで楽しめるかも。
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I traveled with my 82-year-old mother, and she was able to walk without any issues, which made us very happy. It was a tour that everyone in the family enjoyed. It was a very beautiful place, and it became a lifelong memory for both my mother and me. Thank you very much.
82歳母との同行でしたが、全く問題なく歩けてとても喜んでおりました。参加した家族全員が喜んで遊べたツアーでした。とても綺麗な場所で母にも私にも一生の思い出になりました。有難うございました。
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My Boyfriend and I had an incredible time on the Navatek. The employee who greeted us at the hotel was our server on the boat. She was the nicest most attentive women ever. The sunset was beautiful. This trip was a sheer pleasure.
I participated in the most popular tour, the afternoon BBQ lunch tour, which is known for its delicious food. The weather was great, and the sea was beautiful! I realized I had forgotten my video camera on the shuttle bus. What a shock! I had bought a compact video camera to capture this sea... In the early morning, I joined the Diamond Head sunrise tour. I guess I was a bit relaxed, and while searching for a shop near the boat departure point, I found none.
When I asked the staff, they mentioned that waterproof cameras called "Utsurun desu" are sold on the boat... When I tried to buy one, I learned about a service that turns photos taken at the sand bar into a DVD. The sand bar is a famous spot for commercial filming. Hmm. The "Utsurun desu" camera costs $20, while the DVD shooting is $45... I thought about having a photo DVD made of me, my son, and my mother.
However, we had to pose properly... arms wide open, all three of us overlapping, and so on. Plus, I was bare-faced with messy hair... I thought the woman in a bikini taking our photos looked much more suited to the beautiful sea... but we went ahead with it. My son had a stiff expression the whole time. My mother looked great in the photos, and the photo spots were indeed well-chosen.
The finished photos turned out beautifully. However, having to pick them up at the office near DFS after 7 PM that day was a bit inconvenient. I wished there was a delivery service to the hotel.
After that, we went snorkeling. My son, who had been taking swimming lessons, of course participated. I also joined since I had gotten somewhat used to it at Hanauma Bay on the first day. However, the water was 20 meters deep. The distance was about 100 meters round trip, I think. It suddenly got deep from knee-deep water. Some women decided not to participate, fearing they might panic at that depth, but I can only swim about 25 meters. There were small children participating with their fathers, so it was okay. However, the visibility wasn't that great, and I could only see a few fish far below.
We saw several sea turtles from the boat on the way to the sand bar.
The BBQ lunch after snorkeling was delicious, just as I had expected. The kalbi meat was easy to eat, and we all commented on how tasty the salad was.
ツアーで一番人気の、このツアーＢＢＱランチが美味しいという評判の午後ツアーに参加してきました。
天気も良く、海も綺麗！送迎のバスの中でビデオカメラを忘れてきたことに気がつきました。ショック。この海を撮りたくて小型ビデオカメラを購入したのに・・・早朝、ダイアモンドヘッド日の出ツアーに参加。きっと、気が緩んでいたんでしょうねと思いつつ、ボートの発着所付近にショップはないか、捜しましたがありません。
スタッフの方に聞くと、「写るんです」の防水カメラはボート内で販売しているとか・・・購入しようとすると、このサンド・バーで写真をＤＶＤにしてくれるというサービスがあることを知りました。サンド・バーはＣＭ撮影で有名なスポット。う~ん。「写るんです」は２０ドル。ＤＶＤ撮影は４５ドル・・・いっそ、私と息子、母の３人を撮ってもらおうかと写真ＤＶＤをお願いしました。
しかし、ポーズをしっかりつけること・・・両手を広げて、三人重なって・・などなど。しかも、私はノーメイクで、髪はボサボサ・・・写真を撮ってくださるビキニの女性の方がよほど、この海の景色に似合いそうだ・・・などと思いつつ撮ってもらいました。息子は終始、かたい表情。母は、良い表情に撮れていましたし、写真を撮るスポットはさすがに、慣れているだけあって良かったです。
出来上がったものは、綺麗に撮れていました。
その日の１９時以降にＤＦＳの近くの事務所まで受け取りに行くのが、ちょっと。ホテルまで届けてくれるサービスなどあればと思いました。
その後はシュノーケリング。息子はスイミングを習っていたので、もちろん参加。私も初日のハナウマ湾で、やや慣れたので参加。けれど、水深２０メートル。距離は往復で１００メートル~だと思います。膝ほどの水深からいきなり、深くなります。
水深が２０メートルだと、途中でパニックになるかもしれないなどど参加をやめた女性もいましたが、私も２５メートルほどしか泳げません。小さな子供もお父さんと参加していたので、大丈夫です。ただし、透明度はそれほどではなく、魚もずっと下の方に少し見えるくらいでした。
海ガメは、サンド・バーに行く途上で何匹も船上から見えました。
シュノーケリングの後のＢＢＱランチは期待通り、美味しかったです。カルビ肉は食べやすく、サラダも味付けが美味しいねと皆で話していま
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On March 21, 2011, I participated in this tour with my parents and my son (8 years old). It was cloudy in Waikiki, and there was a bit of rain on the mountain roads, so I was worried about the weather. However, when we arrived at the location, it wasn't perfectly sunny, but the weather was decent with some sunshine. Even in late March, the water temperature was still low. During this tour, we snorkeled twice at different points, but during the first snorkeling session, my son and the other children turned blue in the lips and were shivering. The adults, including myself, didn't feel as cold, but if children are going snorkeling at this time of year, a rash guard might not be warm enough. The snorkeling left a stronger impression than walking on the sandbar. Most of the staff were Japanese, so they kindly explained how to wear and use the snorkeling gear in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. During the first snorkeling session, we encountered a sea turtle. The colorful tropical fish and the sea turtle were truly moving. We boarded the cruiser, which took us to the snorkeling points, and even though the meals on board were light snacks, they were quite delicious. For the second snorkeling session, I was told that the current was a bit stronger than at the first point, but even as a beginner, I was able to snorkel without being swept away. This point had clearer water and a more beautiful sea. We didn't see any sea turtles here, but afterward, we returned to the boat for turtle watching. We discovered many sea turtles, and my parents, who didn't snorkel, also enjoyed it. All the staff were kind, and I would definitely recommend this tour.
２０１１年３月２１日にこのツアーに私の両親と私と息子（８歳）で参加しました。ワイキキでは曇りで途中山道でも雨がちらつき、天候が心配でしたが、現地に到着するとピーカンではありませんでしたが、日差しもぼちぼちの天候となりました。3月下旬でもやはり水温は低く、このツアーではポイントを変えて２回シュノーケルしたのですが、１度目のシュノーケルで、息子も含め他の子供達も唇が真っ青でぶるぶる震えるような感じになりました。私や他の大人の方々は、それほど寒さを感じませんでしたが、この時期のシュノーケルは、お子さんが行かれるのであれば、ラッシュガードでは寒いかもしれません。サンドバーのウォーキングよりは、シュノーケルが印象に残りました。スタッフは日本の方がほとんどでしたので、日本語で丁寧にシュノーケルの装着や使い方について説明してくださり、安心してシュノーケルができました。1度目のシュノーケル時にウミガメに遭遇しました。色とりどりの熱帯魚とウミガメ、それはもう感動的でした。クルーザーに乗り込み、ポイントまで連れていっていただいたのですが、船内での食事も軽食とはいえ、なかなかおいしかったです。２度目のシュノーケルは、最初のポイントよりやや潮の流れがあるとのことでしたが、初心者の私でも流されることなく安心してシュノーケルできました。こちらのポイントの方が透明度が高く美しい海でした。ここではウミガメには会えませんでしたが、その後船に戻りウミガメウォッチングをしました。
たくさんのウミガメを発見して、こちらはシュノーケルはしなかった私の両親も楽しんでいました。
スタッフのみなさんもどなたも親切ですし、是非お勧めしたいツアーです。
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