All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 2-4

On May 14, I enrolled at the prestigious Dolphin University. Until now, I had participated in similar "swim with dolphins" tours, but unfortunately, I often ended up just snorkeling without seeing any dolphins. This time, after reading reviews, I thought, "This tour is the one!" and decided to join.

What a great decision!!

The early 6 AM pickup was a bit tough, but we started with some hot malasadas. Before we knew it, we arrived at the port.

Once we set out on the boat, there they were!!! The dolphins welcomed us, jumping out of the water in various places! And there were graceful pods of dolphins swimming right nearby!

I was incredibly moved by this experience, which exceeded my expectations!

As others have mentioned in their reviews, the thrill of swimming alongside the dolphins is something you must experience for yourself.

The rental equipment, including snorkeling sets, was clean and in good condition.

The friendly staff, always smiling, were genuinely kind, so there was no need to worry about language barriers. I believe children can play safely and have a great time.

During the canoe experience and on the return boat ride, we were enchanted by hula dancing, ukulele music, and beautiful singing. We were treated to delicious cheeseburgers, fruits, snacks, and drinks.

We even received eco bags as a "graduation certificate," making it a 120% enjoyable experience.

I could feel Yuriko's deep passion for dolphins, and I was able to have this precious experience.

Thank you very much!

5/14、名門イルカ大学に入学しました。
これまで、他にも類似の『イルカと泳ぐツアー』は参加したことがありましたが、残念ながらイルカには会えず、
普通のシュノーケルに終わってしまうことが多く今回は
書き込みを見てこのツアーなら！！と
参加しました

大正解！！

朝は６時ピックアップと早いので、つらいかなぁと思ったのですが、まずは熱々マラサダを食べスタート
そうこうしてると港に到着

船で沖に出るといたぁ！！！
イルカたちが、ようこそ！と言わんばかりに
間近で次々と　あちらこちらで水面からのジャンプでお出迎え！
そして優雅に泳ぐイルカの群れがすぐそこ！

想像以上の体験に大感激！

他の方たちの書き込みにもあるように、イルカの群れと一緒に泳げた感動は
とにかく参加＆体験して、是非、感じて欲しいです

シュノーケルセットなど
レンタル器具も綺麗で良かったです

笑顔が絶えないフレンドリーなスタッフの方々は
本当に親切で言葉などの心配もなく
お子様も安心して十分遊べると思います

カヌーの体験、帰りの船上では
フラダンス、ウクレレと素敵な歌声を聞きながらうっとり
美味しいチーズバーガー、フルーツ、スナック、ドリンクといたれり尽くせりでした

卒業証書？のエコバックまでいただき、１２０％楽しませてくれました

ゆりこさんの真剣なイルカに対する深い想いも感じながら
貴重な体験をすることができました

本当に有難うございました

"Dolphin University" was an exhilarating experience.

Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I wanted to do something that felt uniquely Hawaiian, so I searched for optional tours and decided on "Dolphin University" because of its impactful name.

Even though I was excited to swim with dolphins, I honestly had some concerns about how close we would get and how many dolphins would be there, but those worries vanished as soon as we arrived at the first spot.

There were about 10 dolphins in one pod, and I believe there were over 50 dolphins that day in total.

The water was crystal clear, and light streamed down to the bright white seabed at a depth of about 10 meters. In this beautiful setting, I swam above a pod of about 10 dolphins swimming near the seabed.

When the dolphins came up to the surface for air, I was probably less than a meter away from them. The dolphins were very curious and welcomed us with spins and jumps.

At the second spot, there were five sea turtles, and I was able to swim alongside them as they glided effortlessly without paying much attention to us (I could get close enough to touch them, but it seems that touching is not allowed).

We visited three different spots, and each session lasted about 40 to 50 minutes, which was more than satisfying.

The cheeseburger served for lunch was also excellent, and we headed back while listening to the music of Keoki, who is also a professional musician.

The staff members were very friendly, and you could feel their desire for everyone to have a great time. If you're looking to experience something extraordinary, I highly recommend Dolphin University!

「イルカ大学」大興奮でした。
初ハワイでしたので、何かハワイらしいことをしたいと思い、オプショナルツアーを検索していたところ、インパクトのある名前から「イルカ大学」に決めました。

イルカと一緒に泳げるといっても、何せ野生ですので、どこまで近く、何頭ほどいるのか、など正直不安もありましたが、最初のポイントに到着した途端にそんな不安も吹き飛びました。

一つの群れで10頭程度、その群れがいくつもあり、当日は50頭以上のイルカがいたと思います。

水は透き通り、水深10Ｍ程の真っ白な海底へ光が差し込み、その光の中、海底付近を群れを成して泳ぐ10頭程のイルカの上を、私が泳ぐという構図です。

呼吸の為、水面へ上がってくる時には、イルカとの距離は1Ｍも離れていなかったと思います。イルカも好奇心旺盛で、スピンジャンプなどでお出迎えしてくれました。

2箇所目のポイントには5頭のウミガメがおり、人間を気にせず伸び伸びと泳ぐウミガメと並んで泳ぐことができました（触れる距離まで近づけましたが触ってはダメらしいです）

計3箇所のポイントを回りますが、1回の時間は40~50分程度と十分に満足できました。

昼食として出されるチーズバーガーも絶品で、プロのミュージシャンでもあるKeokiさんの歌を聞きながら、帰路につきました。

スタッフの方々もとてもフレンドリーで、何とか皆に楽しんで帰ってもらおうと気持ちが伝わってきました。
非日常を味わうのであれば、イルカ大学おすすめです！

This was my first time going to Hawaii, and I joined a tour at the invitation of a friend. I had never even seen an aquarium before, so swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles was incredible!

Starting with Leonard's malasadas, we enjoyed a variety of activities: from the car, we listened to "This Tree, What Tree" (Hitachi) → visited the Kōnishiki Palace → and headed to the ocean. The moments with the dolphins and sea turtles, the ocean activities, lunch, singing, and dancing made the time fly by.

I spent a precious and luxurious time surrounded by Hawaii's unique environment, ocean, dolphins, and the warm hospitality of the staff.

There were repeat visitors as well, and I completely understand why! Even on the way to the location and back, there were various activities, making it a fulfilling experience that offers satisfaction beyond the cost of participation!

Every day, I was overwhelmed with work and living a stressful life, but the great outdoors healed my mind and body. I highly recommend participating!

ハワイに行くのが初めてな私、友人に誘われてツアーに参加しました。
水族館ですら見た事が無かったのに、野生のイルカやウミガメと一緒に泳げるなんて！

レナーズのマラサダに始まり、
車中内からの「♪この木なんの木」（日立）→小錦御殿見学→海へ
イルカやウミガメとのひととき、
海上アクティビティーにランチ、歌に踊りと盛りだくさんのメニューであっという間に時間が過ぎていきます。

ハワイ独特の風土と海とイルカ、そしてホスピタリティ精神あふれるスタッフとともに、貴重で贅沢な時間を過ごしました。

リピーターの方も参加していましたが、納得＠です！
現地に着くまでや帰路過程でも、色々なアクティビティーがあり、充実した内容なので、参加費用以上の満足が得られますよ！

毎日仕事に追われ、殺伐とした生活を送り、ストレスの溜まっていた私の心と体を大自然が癒してくれました☆是非参加してみてください！

On May 11, I participated in a dolphin university tour with a friend. This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time joining a tour to swim with dolphins, so I was half excited and half wondering if I would actually get to see them.

We started by enjoying hot masala while heading out to sea, welcomed by cheerful staff.

After a short time on the boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins! We hurried into the water. In the clear sea, we chased after the dolphins, watched them jump, and felt the unique sounds they make underwater. The dolphins even came right up close to us, which was incredibly exciting.

Still buzzing with excitement, we headed to the turtle spot. As soon as the boat arrived, a turtle popped its head up to greet us. That day, there were five turtles, and we got astonishingly close to one, about 50 centimeters away!

While kayaking, we saw dolphins swimming beneath us again, and I had a wonderful, healing time swimming with dolphins and turtles, which I usually only see at aquariums.

On the way back, we enjoyed cheeseburgers made by the captain while listening to music and watching hula dancing as we returned to the port.

Before signing up, I thought the price was a bit high, but after participating, I believe it was worth every penny.

Yuriko and the rest of the staff were all very kind. Participating in the tour, swimming, and seeing the beautiful scenery helped relieve my stress.

I would love to come back for more healing experiences!

5/11、イルカ大学ツアーに友人と共に参加しました。ハワイに旅行するのは５回目でしたが、イルカと泳ぐツアーに参加するのは初めてだったので見れるのかなーという気持ち半分、期待半分で参加しました。

最初に熱々のマサラダを食しながら海へ☆陽気なスタッフに迎え入れられ沖に出ました。

少し船に乗った頃、イルカの群れに遭遇！急いで海の中へ。澄んだ海の中でイルカの姿を追いかけたり、ジャンプを見たり、イルカが出す特有の音を海の中で感じたり。イルカも私たちのすぐそばまできて大感激。

興奮冷めやらぬまま海がめのスポットへ。船が着いた途端にひょっこり顔を出してお出迎え。その日は５匹の亀がいましたが、その中の１匹となんと50センチくらいまで大接近!!驚きです。

その後もカヤックに乗っているときも再びイルカが下を通りぬけたりと、いつもは水族館でしか見れないイルカや海がめと泳げ、いい癒しの時間を持てました。

帰りも船長が作ってくれたチーズバーガーを食べながら歌を聴いたり、フラを踊ったりしながら港へ戻りました。

申し込む前は、お値段は少し高いかな？と思いましたが、実際参加してみてお値段以上の価値はあると思います。

ユリコさんを始めスタッフの方たちは皆親切な人ばかり。ツアーに参加して、泳ぐこともキレイな景色を見たこともストレス解消になりました。

また癒されに来たいです☆

I was able to see a lot of dolphins.
I could hear their voices, and I felt like I wanted to watch them forever.
The staff were cheerful and kind, so I never felt bored on the boat.
After seeing the dolphins, I was able to borrow a kayak without any additional charge, and the cheeseburger was delicious, leaving me very satisfied.

I love turtles, so I wished I could have seen a few more turtles...

I resonated with the staff's spirit of cherishing dolphins and nature.
I definitely want to participate again.

Staff member J is surprisingly handsome☆ He teaches a cheerful dance at the end☆

イルカにたくさん会えました。
声が聞こえて、いつまでも見ていたい気持ちでした。
スタッフの方が明るく、やさしくて船の上でも退屈しなかったです。
イルカを見た後は、追加料金なしでカヤックなども借りれて
、チーズバーガーも食べれておいしくて大満足でした。

わたしは亀がだいすきなのでもうすこし亀を見ていたかったのですが、、

スタッフの方のイルカや自然を大切にする精神が共感できました。
またぜひ参加したいです。

スタッフのＪ君は何気にイケメン☆最後に陽気なダンスをおしえてくれます☆

From the moment the boat set sail, dolphins began to come alongside us one after another. They swam slowly with us, and I was able to meet many dolphins, which made me extremely satisfied! It was so healing.

At first, you might think this tour is a bit pricey when you sign up, but I believe it's worth participating!

On the way to the harbor, we had breakfast at Leonard's with their famous malasadas, and not only did we swim with dolphins in the ocean, but we also got to swim with sea turtles and snorkel in a place that felt like a dragon palace! We also had the chance to kayak. And just when we were getting tired, we enjoyed freshly made cheeseburgers.

The breeze felt nice, the scenery was amazing, and it was a truly healing moment.

All the staff were wonderful! (＾＾)

I want to make this a regular event whenever I go to Hawaii.

船が出港して間もない頃から、
次々とイルカが船のそばに来てくれました。
一緒に泳ぎだしてからもゆっくり泳いでくれて、
たくさんのイルカと会うことができて大満足！！
癒されまくりです。

このツアーは、申し込む段階ではちょっと高いかな？
と思いがちですが、参加して損はないと思います！

港までの道のりでレナーズのマサラダで朝食、
海ではイルカだけでなくウミガメとも泳げて、
龍宮城のようなところでシュノーケリング！
カヤックもさせて頂きました。
そして疲れた頃に焼きたてのチーズバーガー◎

風も気持ちいいし、景色も最高で癒しのひと時でした。

スタッフの方もいい方ばかりです♪（＾＾）

ハワイに行く時の恒例行事にしたいです。

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to this particular place. As I had heard, it was truly wonderful.

(Good points)
1. The unique location is truly remarkable. Surrounded by beautiful seas and the mountains of Hawaii, with white sand, it was really a mysterious and lovely place.

2. I appreciated how the female staff genuinely cared about making everyone enjoy their time. After all, it's the experiences we create that become memories, so in that sense, it was very good.

3. The lunch in the afternoon was not just a typical tour add-on; it was well-prepared and delicious.

4. Three rays approached the boat asking for food. It was my first time seeing rays up close, and I was thrilled.

(Not-so-good points)
1. The public restroom at the port was a bit... even men would want to hold it in. Since there are no other options, the likelihood of needing to use it is high, so I wonder if something can be done about that.

2. The weather on the day I visited wasn't great, and the sky was quite cloudy. As a result, the sea was also cloudy (reflecting the sky), which diminished the excitement. During snorkeling, it was disappointing that visibility wasn't very good.

3. Similarly, since the weather was not ideal, the women were particularly shivering when they got out of the water. It would be best to prepare bath towels or windbreakers as much as possible.

4. I don't think anyone would compare it to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, but compared to that, there weren't as many fish (during my visit). So, for those who know about it, don't have such expectations...

5. Even though it's called white sand, there are slightly pebbly areas, so it's not completely sandy.

Those who only skim through the not-so-good points might lose their motivation to go, but these are just minor issues. I think it was worth going. Just to be clear.

ハワイは何度も来ていますが今回初めて行きました。聞いていたとおりとても素晴らしいところでした。

（良かったところ）
1.何といっても珍しいそのロケーション。綺麗な海、ハワイの山々に囲まれ、白い砂、本当に不思議な、素敵な所でした。

2.スタッフの女性が本当にみんなを楽しませようと気遣いがうれしかったし、良かったです。所詮人間って場所は当然として、その時の体験で想い出を作っていくと思うのでそういう意味でもとても良かったです。

3.午後のランチは、良くありがちなツァーのおまけレベルではなくきちんとしていて美味しかったですよ。

4.エイがボートに近寄ってエサをねだっていました(3匹）。エイを近くで見たのは初めてだったので感激しました。

（良くなかったところ）
1.港の公衆トイレがちょっと・・・で、男でさえ我慢したくなる程でした。他にないため利用する機会確率が高いのでこれはどうにかならないものかと。

2.行った日の天気があまり良くなくて空は曇りがちでした。そのため海も（空を映すので）曇っていて、感激が半減という感じでした。スノーケリングの時もあまり深いところまで見えにくく残念でした。天候はどうにもならないですが、晴れた時との違いがとても大きいと感じました。

3.同じく、天気がいまいちだったので水から上がった時、特に女性陣が震えていました。できるだけバスタオルか風よけ上着等を準備しておいた方が良いです。

4.オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフと比べる方はいないかと思いますが、それと比べたら魚はそんなに多くいませんでした（私の時）。なので、それを知っている人はそんな期待はしないように・・・。

5.白い砂といっても微妙に小石はあるので完全な砂ではないですよ~。

良くなかったところだけつまみ読みした方は行く気を失せてしまうかもしれませんが、これは”あえて言うなら・・・”というレベルです。私は行って良かったと思っています。念のため。

The sandbar and the ocean were truly beautiful. I was moved to see the colors of the ocean change for the first time. I also got to see many honu (turtles), and they were adorable. The water level at the sandbar was up to my waist (and the water temperature was cold), so walking was a bit challenging, but it's not every day you get to walk in such a beautiful ocean, so I enjoyed it. The snorkeling was great too; I saw a lot of fish. The BBQ lunch had plenty of delicious meat cooked right on the spot. It was just as good as Yummy Korean BBQ. The staff were all wonderful people. I will definitely participate again next time!

サンドバー・海、本当にキレイだった。海の色が変わるところを始めてみたので感動しました。ホヌさん（カメ）もたくさん見れて可愛かった。サンドバーは、腰くらいまで潮位があったので（水温も冷たくて）歩くのが大変でしたが、あんなにキレイな海を歩くことはそんなに出来ることじゃないので、楽しめました。シュノーケリングも魚をたくさん見られて良かったです。ランチのＢＢＱは、その場で焼いてくれたお肉がたくさんあって美味しかった。ヤミーコリアンＢＢＱに負けないくらいです。スタッフの方もみんな良い人ばかりです。次回も必ず参加します！

This was my second time snorkeling with wild dolphins and sea turtles. During my first experience at a different location, the instructions were not clear, and I ended up swallowing seawater at the beginning, which was quite frustrating. However, I really wanted to see dolphins, so I decided to try at "Dolphin University." The staff were kind and friendly, which made the experience very enjoyable. Dolphins swam right below me, and sea turtles gracefully glided beneath as well. When I fed them a little bread, the yellow fish came close and touched my hand, which was adorable. The weather was perfect too. I will definitely come back when I visit Hawaii again.

２回目の野生のイルカとウミガメシュノーケル　
初回は、違うところで体験したのですが、説明がきちんとなく、始めの方は海水飲んだりと散々でした。
　でもイルカが見たくって、『イルカ大学』でチャレンジ
スッタッフの方も親切でフレンドリーでとてもよかったです。
真下をイルカが通り、海亀も真下で優雅に泳いでいました。
パンを少しづつあげると、黄色の魚が寄ってきて、手に触ってくるのが、かわいくて
天気もよく最高でした。
また、ハワイにいったらお願いします。

I was so happy to encounter so many sea turtles that I was told, "You're lucky!" The meals on the boat were also very delicious, and the staff were all very entertaining and fun!

ラッキーですね！って言われるくらい海亀にたくさん出会えて嬉しかったです。
船での食事もとっても美味しかったし、スタッフの皆さんもとっても面白くて楽しかったです！

I definitely think you should go. It was very beautiful. The barbecue was also very delicious, and I tried Hawaiian donuts for the first time, which were really tasty.

絶対に行ったほうがいいと思います。
とても綺麗でした。
バーベキューもとても美味しく、またハワイのドーナツも初めて食べましたが、とても美味しかったです。

The weather was somewhat okay with strong winds, cold temperatures, and a mix of sunshine and clouds, but since I checked the low tide times and participated, a wide sandy beach appeared on the sandbar, and it was incredibly beautiful.

A beach emerged in the middle of the sea, surrounded by very clear water, and I was moved by the scenery I had never seen before.

The snorkeling was cold, but I was able to borrow a wetsuit, so I could swim without feeling too cold. I was excited to see many larger fish than I expected.

They provide life jackets, so even if you can't swim, you can still snorkel. My 8-year-old and 5-year-old children participated as well, but when it came to snorkeling, they started to get scared of swimming in water where they couldn't touch the bottom, and I thought they would have to give up. However, the staff kindly prepared a small inflatable boat, allowing the children to clearly see the fish in the water from the boat.

I am very grateful for their kindness. We were able to see about 15 sea turtles, right in front of us. Those who entered the water early were able to swim together with them.

It might be a bit cold at this time of year, but I was able to see the best scenery that you can't see in Japan and had a wonderful time swimming with the fish.

風が強くて寒くて晴れたり曇ったりで、天候はまぁまぁでしたが干潮の時間を調べて参加したためサンドバーの砂浜が広範囲に現れ、最高にきれいでした。
海の真ん中に砂浜が現れ、まわりはとてもきれいな海で見たことのない景色に感動しました
シュノーケルは、寒かったのですがウエットスーツを貸してもらえたので泳ぐときは寒い思いをせずやることができました。
思っていたより大きな魚が沢山見れ興奮しました。
ライフジャケットを貸していただけるので、泳げなくてシュノーケルできます。
8歳と5歳の子供も参加しましたが、シュノーケルになると足の届かない海で泳ぐことを怖がり始め、断念せざるおえないと思っていましたが、スタッフの方が小さいビニールボートを用意してくださって、子供もボートの上から海の中の魚をはっきり見ることができました。
とても親切にしてくださり感謝しています。
海亀も１５匹くらい見ることができました。
それも目の前で。
早く海に入った人は、一緒に泳ぐこともできました
今の時期、少し寒いかもしれませんが、日本では見れない最高の景色を見れ、魚と泳ぐことができ楽しい思いをすることができました。

I was able to go just when the sandbar was out, and I saw a very beautiful sea (＾−＾). Also, I was really happy to see many sea turtles. ☆ The staff were very kind and taught us well, and I definitely want to participate again! The time spent on the boat wasn't too long, so even for someone like me who gets seasick, I had a great time!!!

ちょうどサンドバーが出ている時間にいけて、とても綺麗な海が見れました（＾−＾）
また、ウミガメも沢山見れて本当によかったです。☆
スタッフさんも丁寧に教えてくれて、是非また参加したいと思っています！　
船に乗っている時間もそんなに長くないので、船酔いの私にも十分楽しめました！！！　

Um... yeah. this was an AMAZING way to start our Oahu vacation. We went as a couple doing the regular package. The food was good- no real complaints there. and you get one drink (that was pretty weak). and there is entertainment. all as one would expect...

but the best part of it was the SUNSET!! Even though it was a little chilly, it was incredibly romantic and we got some nice photos

And we SAW HUMPBACK WHALES!!! about 12-15 of them to be exact. Lots of tail flukes and 4 spy-hopping. We were probably the only couple that saw that many because we ate dinner and then decided to for-go the cheesy entertainment with all the ...tourists, and go up on the deck to make sure we didn't miss the sunset. When we went back in, we were surprised how many people didn't go on the deck, and didn't see ANY whales!!

TIPS: Arrive early to get a dinner table by the window. Don't waste your time with the cheesy entertainment, the sunset is what makes this trip worth it (and whales!!). Also, get

I was originally scheduled to participate on February 27, but due to a tsunami warning from the earthquake in Chile, I had to cancel... I ended up being stuck in the hotel during such nice weather, but when I called Alan and the tour company, they were very accommodating and I was able to reschedule for March 1. Thank you very much!

The sea in heaven is truly blue! Emerald! It was so beautiful! However, the wind was really strong, and the captain seemed to be in a good mood, saying, "The wind is strong!" (laughs). Even though I was shivering, I enjoyed the heavenly sea in the area where the tide had receded. The white sand was probably affected by the wind, as there wasn't much, but I will never forget the excitement of standing in the blue sea.

For snorkeling, since the wind was strong and the current was fast, I couldn't swim, so I just watched from the boat, but that alone was satisfying. Next time, I will practice swimming! I was able to see turtles about ten times from the boat. The food was delicious, and the crew was entertaining, so I was very satisfied!

I hope to go again on a really sunny day! Thank you!

本当は２月２７日に参加予定だったのですが、チリの大地震による津波警報が出てキャンセルに…
すごくいい天気の中ホテルに監禁状態になってしまい、Alan1さんや、催行会社に電話をしたら、とても良い対応をしてくれて、３月１日に日を変えて参加することが出来ました＾＾ありがとうございました！
天国の海は本当に青！エメラルド！すごくキレイでした！
ただ風がすごく強くてキャプテンも「カゼツヨイネー！」とご機嫌？でした笑。震えながらも潮が引いた場所で天国の海を満喫しました＾＾白い砂は、風の影響かな？あんまりなかったですが、青い海の中に立てた瞬間の感動は忘れられません。

シュノーケリングは風も強く潮の流れが早いということで、泳げない私は船から見ていましたが、それだけでも満足できました＾＾次は泳ぎの練習をしていくぞ！！船の上からも亀さんを１０回ぐらい見ることができました＾＾ご飯もおいしかったし、クルーの皆さんもおもしろかったし、満足です！

次はすっごく晴れた時に行けたらいいなと思います！
ありがとうございました！

We went as a family of eight. It was really cold on the day of our visit, and most people rented wetsuits. I was looking forward to snorkeling, but unfortunately, the weather made the waves too strong, which was difficult for beginners, so I couldn't do it. Later, when I asked another tour guide, they told me that the sandbar isn't a place for snorkeling. When I did it in Guam before, there were no waves and no coral, so I could just float around, but it seemed like you had to swim here, which was disappointing.

However, my 81-year-old grandmother had never been in the ocean until this year, and she enjoyed her first experience while wearing a wetsuit. The sandbar had quite a low tide, so all eight of us held hands and jumped together, making it a really fun family trip.

家族8人で行きました。
当日はとっても寒くて、ほとんどの人がウエットスーツを借りてました。私はシュノーケリングを楽しみにしてたのですが、あいにくの天候で波の流れが早く初心者には難しくて出来ませんでした。あとでほかのツアーのガイドさんに聞いたら、サンドバーではシュノーケリングやるところじゃないよ~って言われました。前にグアムでやったときは全然波のないサンゴなどもないところで囲いをつけてやったので、ぷかぷか浮いてるだけだったので私でも出来ましたが、ここでは泳げないとダメみたいで残念でした。
でも、81歳のおばあちゃんはこの年まで海に入ったことがなかったそうで、ウエットスーツ着ながら初体験を楽しんでいました。
サンドバーは潮がけっこう引いてたので、8人全員で手をつないでジャンプしてとっても楽しい家族旅行になりました。

We went on the Dinner Cruise for our anniversary and it was so enjoyable. They had some great entertainment (singer and dancers). The food was wonderful as well. But to top of our evening we were able to spot some dolphins swimming and jumping along side the boat. Could not have had a better experience and would definitely do this again.

I've never seen such a beautiful sea... I was moved.
It's not like the shallow waters in Japan; in the morning, due to the tides, the sand doesn't show, so you definitely have to walk in the areas where the tide has gone out.
I also enjoyed snorkeling, and the BBQ was delicious—I'll definitely go again!

今まで見たこともない美しい海・・・感動しました。
日本の海にある浅瀬ではないんですね、午前中は潮の満ち引きの関係で砂が顔を出さないとか、絶対潮が引いたとこを歩かなきゃ駄目ですよね。
シュノーケリングも楽しめましたしBBQも美味しかったー、絶対もう一度行く！

I researched the data and it was perfectly low tide, so I participated in the afternoon BBQ tour. The staff created a fun atmosphere, and I ended up having a great time. The BBQ lunch was unexpectedly delicious, and I even encountered sea turtles while snorkeling.

At Sandwalk, we had plenty of time, and the staff took photos of all the participants and uploaded them to the website, so I was able to see them right after returning home, which helped me recall the enjoyable time we had. It not only reminded me of our experience but also of the other participants, making it even more memorable.

If I could wish for something, I would like the snorkeling time to be longer. While I understand the importance of the explanations, I felt they were a bit lengthy. They are necessary for beginners, but not for those who are more experienced. Perhaps grouping participants according to their skill levels would be a good idea.

Also, one of the photos taken is sold, but I was disappointed because I thought it would be a larger size, not the standard size. Honestly, $10 is quite expensive for that, especially since the backing is very plain.

Overall, I really enjoyed the content and felt it was worth participating in.

データを調べてバッチリ干潮時だったので、午後のＢＢＱツアーに参加しました。スタッフの方の楽しい雰囲気作りにいつの間にか乗せられてとても楽しむことができました。予想以上に美味しかったＢＢＱランチ、シュノーケルでは海亀とも出会えました。
サンドウオークではたっぷりと時間があり、参加者全員の写真を撮りＨＰにアップしてくれたので、帰国後は直ぐに見ることができて楽しかった時間を思い出せました。自分達だけでなく、参加者の方々を思い出せるのでより思い出深くなると思います。
欲を言えば、シュノーケルの時間をもっと長く取れると良いなと思います。大切だとは思いますが、説明時間が長いと思いました。初心者には必要ですが、慣れている方には不要ですから。
力量に合わせてグループ分けしてはどうでしょうか。
また、撮ってくれた写真１枚は販売されますが、普通サイズではなく一回り大きなサイズだと思っていたのでがっかりしました。
あれで＄１０は正直高いです。台紙も全く色気なしですから。
内容的にはとっても楽しめて参加して良かったと思いました。

I participated with my mother on our first overseas trip together. Since my mother is over 60, I was a bit worried about whether she would enjoy it among the younger participants, but thanks to the fun guidance from the staff and the stunning beauty of the ocean, those worries disappeared. We had a great time. My mother, who can't swim, stayed on the boat during the snorkeling time, but she was able to enjoy the beautiful sea without getting seasick. I was truly glad that we didn't switch to a cheaper company after hearing that Captain Bruce's boat is the only one that can land on the sandbar. Thank you very much!

初海外の母と二人で親子参加しました。
還暦を過ぎた母ですし、若い人たちの参加の中で楽しめなかったらどうしよう~~と、少し不安でしたが、スタッフの方の楽しい案内や、あまりの海の綺麗さにそんな不安はどこへやら・・・。
とっても楽しかったです。
泳げない母は、シュノーケルの時間はずっと船の上でしたが、それでも船酔いすることなく、綺麗な海を堪能できたようでした。
キャプテンブルースの船が、唯一サンドバーに上陸できると聞いて、破格の値段の会社に乗り換えずによかった~~と心から思いました。
本当にありがとうございました！

Everything was great. Food, fun, and entertainment. From pick up to drop off. Professional and courteous. Great experience. I'd recommend t for everyone.

Unfortunately, the sea was rough on the day I participated, and I couldn't see any dolphins or whales, which lowered my overall rating a bit.

However, the staff were friendly, and although I didn't get to meet any dolphins, I enjoyed the other activities.

I hope to participate again someday and swim with the dolphins next time.

There was an option to purchase photo data taken by the staff, and I signed up for it, but after returning home, I thought it might have been better to just stick with the photos we took ourselves. The slideshow included photos from other participants for $75, so... (In the end, I found that creating my own slideshow with just our photos turned out better.)

私が参加した日は残念ながら海が荒れていて、
イルカもクジラも全く見れなかったので
ちょっと評価が低くなってしまいました。

スタッフの方たちのフレンドリーなところや、
イルカに会えなかったのですが、
他のアクティビティには楽しませてもらいました。

またいつか参加して、今度こそイルカと泳ぎたいです。

スタッフが撮った写真データの販売があって、
申し込みましたが、
自分たちで撮った写真だけで良かったかなぁと
帰国してから思いました。
他の参加者たちの写真も入ったスライドショーで
７５ドルなので。。。
（結局自分たちだけのスライドショーを
　後で自分で作った方が良い出来でした）

I really wanted to swim with dolphins, so I considered various options, including theme parks, but I chose this one because it had so much to offer.

On the day of the tour, the sea was quite rough, and many people got seasick. I felt scared at first, but the photographer, Shera, smiled and said, "The captain is a veteran, so there's nothing to worry about!" This eased my tension, and I ended up having fun with the other participants. Thankfully, I was able to meet the dolphins without feeling seasick. They performed front flips and spin jumps right in front of me, and I was so impressed!!!

It seems that this was the only tour where I could swim with dolphins that day. This was all thanks to the veteran Captain Papa and the other staff who patiently searched for them. By the way, we also got to see a whale's tail and a jump.

I hope the sea is a bit calmer next time...

For those participating, I recommend preparing for seasickness and the cold. I think the best way to combat seasickness is to chat and have fun with the people around you!

とにかくイルカと泳ぎたくて、テーマパークも含めいろいろ検討しましたが、内容が盛りだくさんだったので、こちらを選びました。

当日は、結構海が荒れていて、船酔いする人も続出。
私も最初は怖さを感じていたのですが、カメラマンのSheraさんが「キャプテンはベテランだから怖がらなくて全然大丈夫！」と笑顔で言ってくれたことで緊張が解け、その後は他の参加者とはしゃいでいました。
そして、船酔いと無縁のまま、イルカに出会うことができました。
目の前でフロントフリップやスピンジャンプを見せてくれて、大感激！！！

この日海に入り、イルカと泳げたのはここのツアーだけだったようです。
これもベテランのキャプテンパパさんや他のスタッフのおかげです！本当に根気強く探してくれました。
ちなみに、クジラのおしりとジャンプも見られました。

次回はもうちょい海が穏やかだったらいいなぁ。。。

参加する方には、船酔い対策と寒さ対策をしておくことをお勧めします。一番の船酔い対策は、周りの人とたくさんおしゃべりをして、はしゃいじゃうことだと思います！

Wild Dolphin and Sea Turtle Snorkeling - Luxurious! Prestigious Dolphin University! (Oahu)

I participated on New Year's Eve this time, but the sea was rough... the boat was swaying... both my partner and I ended up feeling unwell (many others were also feeling sick).

However! Even in rough seas, there were good things, like the humpback whales performing spectacular high jumps!!! They jumped quite close to us, which was very exciting!

Unfortunately, there was no duet swim with dolphins as originally intended, as mentioned on the website and in the information; we only saw the pilot whales swimming from the boat.

At the end, we returned to the cove to play a bit, and the cheeseburgers that came out during that time might have been the best part... (I did jump into the rough sea once, but I didn't encounter any dolphins and felt like a passenger escaping from a sinking ship...)

The captain and the staff were very fun and nice people, so I didn't have any unpleasant experiences, and it was enjoyable. However, since we couldn't achieve the original goal, I give it three stars.

野生のイルカとウミガメシュノーケル　豪華！名門イルカ大学！（オアフ島）

今回は大晦日に参加しましたが、海があれてあれて・・・船がゆれてゆれて・・・私も彼女もダウンしてしましました
（他にもけっこうダウンされてました）

しかーし！荒れた海でもいいことはあるもので、ザトウクジラがハイジャンプの嵐！！！かなり近寄っても跳んでくれたので、とても興奮しました！

ただ残念ながら、本来の目的であったHPや案内にあるようなイルカとのデュエットスイムはまったく無し、ゴンドウイルカの泳ぎを船の上から見るだけでした。

最後に入り江に戻って軽く遊ぶのですが、その時に出てくるチーズバーガー始め、その時間がいちばん良かったかも・・・（一回は荒れた海に飛び込んだのですが、イルカとも遭遇せず、且つ沈没する船から逃げた乗客のようでした・・）

船長はじめ、スタッフはとても楽しくいい人たちなので嫌な思いは一切しませんし、楽しかったです。ただ本来の目的が達成できず、ということで星三つです。

I imagined a pristine white sandbar when I joined, but the timing of low tide and the tour didn't match, so it felt more like a shallow sea. It might be better to check the timing of the tour and low tide before participating. I would like to join again for a revenge trip. The BBQ for lunch was very delicious!

真っ白な砂浜サンドバーをイメージして参加しましたが、干潮の時間とツアーの時間合わず、浅瀬の海という感じでした。
ツアーの時間と干潮の時間が合う時期を調べて、参加されたほうが良いかもしれませんね。
リベンジでまた参加したいと思います。
お昼のBBQは、とてもおいしかったですよ！

I had heard from a friend who participated in October that it was cold and their lips turned purple, so I brought long sleeves along with a towel.

On the day of the event, there were a few clouds, but the weather was good with sunshine, and it was quite warm when the sun was out, so the water temperature didn't seem too low. However, during lunch, everyone was shivering while eating.

On the way to the sandbar, we saw several sea turtles. At the sandbar, we took commemorative photos and those who wanted to snorkel did so, but it was difficult for my 5-year-old to snorkel, so I thought one of us parents would stay on the boat with them. Just then, they brought a float with windows, and the captain helped the child onto the float and led the way, allowing the child to see fish through the float's window, which made them very happy.

As for the BBQ, I thought we would be grilling ourselves, but the food was already cooked and laid out, so it felt more like a buffet. The kalbi meat was very delicious. I was also happy to enjoy freshly made Leonard's malasadas. They let us take home any leftover food, which I thought was very good service.

My child was very excited and it was quite a handful, but the staff and other participants were all kind and interacted with the kids, so my child seemed to have a lot of fun and said they wanted to go again.

I chose the afternoon session for the BBQ, but even with a 12 PM pickup, we couldn't make good use of the morning, so I would like to participate in the morning session next time.

１０月に参加した友人から、寒くて唇が紫になったと聞いていたので、タオルの他に長袖も持参して参加しました。
当日は若干雲が出ましたが、天気が良く日差しもあり、日の出ている時は暑いくらいだったので、水温もそんなに低くなかったようです。
とはいえ、ランチの時には皆ふるえながら食べていました。

サンドバーに向かう途中、ウミガメも数匹見られました。
サンドバーでは記念撮影をしてから希望者のみシュノーケルをしましたが、５歳児にシュノーケルは難しかったので、諦めて父母どちらかが一緒に船上で待っていようかな？と思っていたら、窓のついたフロートを持ってきてくださり、キャプテンが子供を乗せてフロートを引きながら先導してくれたので、子供もフロートの窓から魚を見ることができ、大喜びしていました。

ＢＢＱはその名の通り自分達で焼くのかな？と思っていたら、もう調理済みで並んでいたので、バフェって感じでしたが、カルビ肉はとても美味しかったです。
また、揚げたてのレナーズのマラサダもいただけて嬉しかったです。
残った料理等は適当に分けて持ち帰らせてくれたし、とても良いサービスだと思いました。

子供が大はしゃぎで大変でしたが、スタッフも他の参加者の方も皆親切で、子供を相手してくれたので、子供はとても楽しかったようで、また行きたいと言っていました。

ＢＢＱ目当てで午後の部にしましたが、１２時ピックアップでも午前は有効に使えなかったので、次回は午前の部に参加してみたいと思いました。

To be honest, I was filled with anxiety about participating with my family. My child is 5 years old and can't swim, and my wife has been to Hawaii 10 times but has never been here, so I was wondering what it would be like. However, when we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. I had done some research beforehand and learned that the tide would be lower in the afternoon, so I apologize for changing our time from morning to afternoon, but I think it was a good decision. In the shallow areas, there was hardly 10 inches of water. It truly is a heavenly sea. There is no deception. You can immerse yourself in the happiness of experiencing nature's mysteries. I believe that during a full moon, the tide completely recedes. With global warming being a concern, I’m really glad I participated to show my child this beauty. I deeply reflect on how there can be such beautiful places on Earth. World leaders should experience this. Thank you very much. I was thrilled to learn that without this tour, we wouldn't be able to get the boat this close. My child was overjoyed and thoroughly enjoyed the heavenly sea. If possible, I sincerely hope that global warming stops and that my daughter can have the same experience again when she turns 20. Thank you very much to everyone on the tour.

正直言いまして、ファミリーでの参加に不安いっぱいでした。子供は5歳で泳げないし、妻は10回ハワイに来たけど来たことがないと言うし、どんなとこだろうと思ってましたが
、来てみたらあっと驚きました。事前に調べさせていただいて、潮の干渉時間で午後の方が引いていると分かって申し訳ないのですが、午前から午後に変更させていただいて、よかったと思いますが、浅いとこで10？もありませんでした。まさに天国の海です。偽りはありません。自然の神秘と体験できる幸せに浸れます。満月時とかだと完全に潮が引くと思います。地球温暖化が騒がれて、子供に見せたくて参加して本当に良かったです。地球にこんなに美しいところがあるのかとしみじみ思います。各国首脳は体験するべきです。ほんとうにありがとうございました。ここのツアーじゃないとこんなに近くまで船を着けられないと伺って幸せが倍増しました。子供は大喜びで天国の海を満喫しておりました。できれば地球温暖化がストップして娘が20歳になって再び同じ体験ができることを節に願います。ツアーの皆さまほんとうにありがとうございました。

I saw what can only be described as Hawaii on my first trip there. It truly felt like paradise and became an unforgettable memory. It's a mystical world. I highly recommend this tour!

初めてのハワイでこれぞハワイと言うものを見ました。まさに天国で一生忘れられない思い出になりました。神秘的な世界です。非常にお勧め出来るツアーですよ！

We wanted to do something special for our Anniversary. We're celebrating 6 years. We've never done anything like this.
Taking the Navatek was a nice experience.
We had the best seat. We recommend paying extra for the window seat its worth it. And the Sunset was soo Awesome. I was worried about getting sea sick I'm sorta sensitive, But I was uneffected. I did not get sick :)
I've lived in Hawaii my whole life and my Husband has been here for over 10 years so we see beautiful senaery everyday, And I've danced hula and tahitian Yet, Its just nice to get away and enjoy Hawaii for yourself...
We had a Great Time and would Do it Again :)
Maybe next time we'll take my Mom in Law I think she'd love it!

Since it was a cloudy day in Oct., we didn't really get a spectacular sunset, but that's not the cruise company's fault. The ride to Diamondhead and back was nice. Staff was very friendly, and the hula/ singing show was pretty good. The big bus picked us up a block away from our hotel, so we didn't have to deal with trying to find the boat, or parking. A big plus!