All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 2-4

It was an incredibly satisfying experience!! Please be sure to enjoy the beautiful West Coast sea, dolphins, and the fun time with sea turtles.

The staff (class representative) who took care of us from pick-up to drop-off was very energetic and friendly. On the bus ride there, we learned basic knowledge about Oahu, precautions for diving into the sea, and even about the house of a local celebrity, which made the travel time fly by with enjoyable lectures.

When we arrived at the port, we boarded a boat with a cheerful and handsome staff member waiting for us, and off we went! During the homeroom, everyone on the boat sang a prayer song together. We cruised towards the first lesson with Dolphin Teacher. When we spotted the dolphins, we were beyond excited! Seeing wild dolphins up close and swimming right above them was an indescribable experience☆☆ We moved around to various spots on the boat and swam with them twice.

After that, we had the second lesson with Sea Turtle Professor. We moved to a snorkeling spot and enjoyed the beautiful, clear sea filled with many fish! We even encountered Sea Turtle Professor twice at a distance where we almost bumped into each other! (Just a reminder, touching is not allowed!)

We didn't have time for the third lesson, which included kayaking, but it was a thoroughly satisfying class.

Above all, the love the staff had for Dolphin Teacher and their passion for the sea was amazing, and I’m really glad I enrolled in this school. Although I signed up for the tour on my own, it was also nice to see my husband having such a great time. He seemed to enjoy it so much that he wanted the T-shirt the staff was wearing, so we later visited the staff room (Dolphin University office).

Lastly... as mentioned in the items to bring, the boat can sway quite a bit, so if you're even a little worried, definitely take motion sickness medication!

大満足な体験でした！！綺麗な西海岸の海とイルカ、海カメとの楽しい時間をぜひ体験してください。

お迎えからお見送りまで担当してくれたスタッフ（学級委員）はとても元気いっぱいでフレンドリーな方でした。
行きのバスではオアフ島の基本的な知識、海にもぐる際の注意点、途中にある小錦さんの家を教えてもらったりと、楽しい講義であっという間の移動時間。
港についたら、陽気でイケメンなスタッフが待っている船に乗り、出向！
ホームルームでは船上の皆でお祈りの歌を大合唱。1時間目のイルカ先生の授業目指して、クルージング。
イルカ先生を見つけた時は大興奮！野生のイルカを間近で見れて、真上を泳げたときは言葉にできないくらいの感動でした☆☆船でスポットをいろいろ移動しながら、2回も一緒に泳げました。
その後は、海カメ大教授の2時間目。シュノーケリングスポットに移動して、たくさんの魚たちとともに、透明度の高い綺麗な海を満喫！海カメ大教授もぶつかってしまう距離で2回も遭遇できました！（触るのはNGなので要注意です！）
時間がなくて、カヤックなどの3時間目の体育はできませんでしたが、大満足の授業でした。

なにより、スタッフの皆さんのイルカ先生への愛や海への情熱がすごくて、この学校に入学できて本当によかったです。
また私が勝手に申し込んだツアーでしたが、一緒にいった主人がとても楽しそうにしていたのも嬉しかったです。相当楽しかったようで、スタッフが来ていたTシャツが欲しいということで、後日職員室（イルカ大学の事務所）にも伺いました。

最後に…持ち物にも書いてありましたが、船がかなり揺れるので、ちょっとでも心配な方は酔い止めは絶対飲みましょう！

I participated this time with the desire to meet dolphins! On the shuttle bus, I enjoyed learning about dolphins and Hawaii, and then we set off to meet our dolphin teachers! The participants were of various ages, from small children to elderly people. The staff were all cheerful and attentive to each participant, providing wonderful support for those who couldn't swim.

We quickly arrived at the spot and headed into the ocean! It was my first time snorkeling, but before entering the water, they taught us very clearly how to swim, and since I was wearing a life jacket, I felt safe swimming.

The dolphins I had longed to see came very close in groups, and I was able to see them multiple times!! It was the season for births, so we even got to see baby dolphins. They were much smaller and incredibly cute compared to the adult dolphins!

After swimming with the dolphins to my heart's content, we headed to another spot to meet beautiful fish and Professor Turtle. There, I was able to meet Professor Turtle right away!! Professor Turtle was really very close!! I was so excited!! (laughs)

However, no matter how close you get, touching Professor Turtle is a no-go. Some participants did touch him, but I think it would cause a lot of stress, so please refrain from touching them, even if they are close. They are wild animals.

After encountering many sea creatures, those who wished could participate in marine sports, and those who still wanted to snorkel did so, and I think everyone had a great time. We could do a lot of marine sports like SUP and kayaking!

It was so much fun that I ended up playing without thinking about my stamina. I was definitely tired, but I think I enjoyed it so much that I forgot about that! There were also hamburgers, snacks, drinks, and fruits, which was perfect since I was hungry after all the activity.

Before arriving at the port, the staff and participants danced the hula, making it a very enjoyable and fulfilling activity!! Everyone was really into it, dancing the hula and having fun. (At first, I thought it would be embarrassing, but it was actually a lot of fun!)

Lastly, I recommend that anyone who gets seasick take motion sickness medication beforehand. One of my companions didn't take any and seemed to struggle a bit. (laughs)

I definitely want to participate again!! Thank you very much.

イルカに会いたい！との思いで今回参加させていただきました。迎えのバスの時に、イルカやハワイについて楽しく学び、まずはイルカ先生に出会うために出発です！
参加者の年代は幅広く、小さなお子さんからご年配の方までいらっしゃいました。スタッフの方々はみなさん明るく、参加者一人ひとりにもしっかり気遣っていて、泳げない方にも楽しめるような対応が素晴らしかったです。
すぐにポイントにつき、海へ！
初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、海へ入る前にとてもわかりやすい泳ぎ方を教えてもらい、またライフジャケットも着ていたので、安心して泳げました。
念願のイルカ先生も群れでとても近くに来てくれて、何度も見ることができました！！時期的に、出産の時期らしく赤ちゃんイルカも見ることができました。大人のイルカよりも、小さくとても可愛かったです！
そして思う存分イルカ先生と泳いだあとは、綺麗な魚たちとカメ教授に会うため、また別のポイントへ。
そこでも、早速カメ教授に出会うことができました！！カメ教授は本当にとてもちかい！！興奮しました！！笑
そしてどんなに近くても、カメ教授に触ることはNGです。しかし参加者の方の中には、触っている方もいましたが、、、大分ストレスになると思いますし、どんなに近くにいても触ることはやめてあげてください。野生の生き物なので。
たくさんの海の生き物達と出会った後は、希望者はマリンスポーツをしたり、まだシュノーケリングをしたい人はしていたりと、皆さんそれぞれでとても楽しんでいたと思います。マリンスポーツはSUP、カヤックなど沢山できました！
楽しすぎて、ついつい自分の体力のことも考えずに遊びました。さすがに疲れましたが笑 でもそんなことを忘れてしまうくらい、とても楽しんだと思います！
またハンバーガーやお菓子、飲み物、果物もあり、いっぱい動いてお腹も空いていたのでちょうど良かったです。
港に着く前はスタッフ、参加者でフラを踊り、とても楽しい、充実したアクティビティでした！！
もう皆さん、ノリノリでフラやダンスを踊っていました。笑（最初は恥ずかしいと思っていたのですが、実際はノリノリで楽しかったです）
最後に。船酔いをする方は必ず酔い止めを飲んでおいた方がいいことをオススメします。同行者は飲んでおらず、少しキツそうでした。笑

またぜひ参加したいです！！ありがとうございました。

I liked the interior of the boat and the dining room was very elegant. Our photographer took our picture and we started the cruise off with a drink. They have excellent virgin lava flows and coffee! The boat was swaying to the nice jazzy tunes of the singer. I enjoyed the variety of songs and the musician was a talented ukulele and guitar player. Our waiter was attentive and they placed lightly sweetened iced tea and water in carafes at the table. Sodas and juices are complimentary but you have to order them from the waiter. I liked the salad, teriyaki chicken, cut fruit, and the coconut cake. They have an observation deck that is fantastic so be sure to bring your camera. Overall the cruise is a good value for the price and I recommend going especially on Friday nights to see the fireworks!

I participated with friends.
There were 9 people in our group, making it a compact experience.
Because of that, I was able to dive three times,
and I swam with a pod of dolphins!
It was truly an emotional experience!!
I hesitated because I couldn't swim,
but I was kindly supported, so I was able to enjoy it to the fullest!
I also encountered several sea turtles!
They were so cute♡
It was an extremely satisfying tour! I want to go again!

友達と参加しました。
参加した回は9人でコンパクトな回でした。
その分３回も潜らせていただき、
イルカの群れと一緒に泳ぎました！
本当に感動体験でした！！
泳げなくて躊躇していたけど
優しくサポートしていただけたので存分に楽しめました！
海亀も何匹か会えました！
顔がとっても可愛かったです♡
大大大満足のツアーでした！また行きたいです！

The day we went, unfortunately, the sky was cloudy and the color of the sea wasn't great, but it gradually cleared up while we were snorkeling. A turtle also came by, which made us very happy. The crew members were all friendly and fun people. Next time, I want to try again on a nice sunny day.

私たちが行った日は、あいにくの曇り空で海の色はイマイチでしたが、シュノーケリングをした時にはだんだん晴れてきました。カメさんも寄ってきてくれて、大満足です。クルーさん達も皆さんが気さくで楽しい人たちばかりでした。今度はまた、天気の良い日に挑戦してみたいです。

I participated in a dolphin tour for the first time! During my stay in Hawaii, I joined various optional tours, but meeting the creatures of nature was truly precious and became my best memory.

On the day of the tour, I rubbed my sleepy eyes as I headed to the pickup bus early in the morning. It seemed to be a popular tour, as there were many people on board. The guide greeted us with high energy from the start! Wearing a wetsuit for snorkeling ($10) was optional, but it was recommended for warmth, and they were absolutely right. After snorkeling, my body got colder than I expected, so renting one is essential. If you don’t have cash on hand, you’ll need to go to the office later to pay, so it’s better to bring some cash with you.

Before joining the tour, I was worried about not seeing any dolphins, but in reality, I was able to see many dolphins! They were swimming in groups of 10 to 20, and some were playing on the surface in groups of three or four. I was able to capture great footage with the video camera I bought for this day!

After that, we moved to the snorkeling point. I was lucky enough to see many fish and even a sea turtle! It came up to the surface to take a breath, and it was so cute! My husband and I had an exciting day together! Such experiences are rare and will become wonderful memories. I would love to participate again! Thank you for the fun time.

初めてイルカツアーに参加しました！
ハワイ滞在中はいろんなオプショナルツアーに参加しましたが、やはり自然の生き物たちに会えるというのはとても貴重で一番の思い出になりました。

当日は朝早いので眠い目をこすりながらお迎えのバスへ。人気のツアーなのかたくさんの人が乗っていました。朝からガイドさんがテンション高く挨拶してくれます(^^)シュノーケル時のウェットスーツ（１０＄）の着用は任意ですが防寒にもなるので着たほうがいいですよ〜と説明がありましたがまさにその通り。シュノーケル後は思った以上に体が冷えるのでレンタル必須です。持ち合わせがないと後ほどオフィスに出向いて支払わないといけないようなのでいくらかの現金は持っていった方が良いですね。

ツアーに参加するまではイルカが見れなかったらどうしよう？と心配していましたが、実際はたくさんのイルカに会うことができました！！１０〜２０頭の群れで泳いでいたり、３，４頭で水面で遊んでいたり様々です。この日の為に買ったビデオカメラでもバッチリ撮れました♪

その後移動しシュノーケルポイントへ。たくさんのお魚、そしてウミガメにも運良く会うことができました！！水面に上がってきて息継ぎをしに来ていましたがその姿がとってもかわいい(^^)旦那さんと２人で大興奮の１日でした！こんな経験なかなか無いですし素敵な思い出になります。また参加したいぐらいです！楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
 

I honestly highly recommend it. I want to participate again!

As soon as we were picked up, we were greeted by energetic staff, which felt great. On the bus to the site, there was very clear explanation, making us fully prepared for participation (like how to interact with wild dolphins and sea turtles). At the end, we were advised to rent wetsuits. Even though it was said to be warm, the seawater looked cold, so we rented them (at $10 each), and it turned out to be a great decision.

As soon as we arrived at the port, we boarded the boat and started preparing, and the dolphin search began right away. Sometimes they find dolphins within five minutes, but we took about 30 minutes to reach the North Shore without spotting any. The wind was really strong, so please make sure to bring something to wear over your clothes. A bath towel won't be warm enough. When a pod of dolphins is spotted, the instructor will tell you to get ready to jump in, so please head to the back entry point as much as possible. And try to stay close to the instructor! If you can keep up, there's a high chance you'll swim with the dolphins. My husband and I were able to swim close enough to touch them (but definitely don't touch!). It was truly a precious experience. Also, being able to canoe while enjoying the magnificent nature of the North Shore was fantastic. The canoeing time was a bit short, but it was really great. I highly recommend canoeing! Along the way, a sea turtle popped its head up, making for a very fulfilling tour.

正直な感想は本当にオススメです。もう一度参加したい！

ピックアップしてもらいすぐに元気のいいスタッフの挨拶があり気持ち良かったです。
現場までのバスの中ではとてもわかりやすい説明があり参加する準備は万端になります。
（野生のイルカやウミガメの接し方など）
最後にウェットスーツのレンタルを勧められます。いくら暖かいと言っても海水は冷たそうだったので私達は借りましたが（一着１０ドル）結果的に借りて本当に正解でした。
港に到着してすぐに船に乗り込み着々と準備をして早速イルカ探しが始まります。早い時は開始５分で見つかるみたいですが、私達はなかなか見つからずノースショアの方まで３０分くらい進みました。風がすごい強いので絶対に羽織るものを持っててください。バスタオルじゃ寒いですよ。イルカの群れを見つけるとインストラクターが飛び込む準備を！と言われるのでなるべく後ろの飛び込み口に行ってください。そしてなるべくインストラクターの近くに！ついていければ高確率でイルカと泳げると思います。私たち夫婦は触れるぐらい近くで（触っちゃ絶対ダメ）イルカと泳ぐことができました。本当に貴重な体験でした。またノースショアの壮大な自然を見ながらのカヌーができたことも最高でした。ちょっとカヌーの時間が短かったですが本当に良かったです。カヌーオススメです！途中ウミガメが顔を出してくれてとても充実したツアーでした。

We participated as a couple because we could see dolphins up close. It was very early in the morning, but our guide, Julie, was so entertaining that we didn't feel sleepy on the bus and had a great time. It was June, but the temperature was low, so everyone borrowed wetsuits (for $10). Also, some people felt sick on the boat, so motion sickness medication is a must!!

As soon as we got on the boat, we could see many dolphins jumping. At the same time, everyone jumped into the sea! During the first swim with the dolphins, those who were unsure of their swimming abilities were allowed to go in first. Because I was nervous about swimming, I was able to go in first and see the dolphins up close!! During the second swim, I couldn't get to the front and was at the back, so I couldn't see the dolphins at all. I'm glad I got to see them during the first swim. If you're slow at swimming or at the back, you won't see the dolphins at all.

What got me even more excited than the dolphins was snorkeling. I was truly moved to see various kinds of fish up close. The cheeseburger and snacks we had for lunch tasted ordinary, but they felt really delicious because we were tired, haha.

The staff were kind and many of them were fun. However, since there were 17 groups, I thought it might have been a bit too crowded. The hula dance was fun, but from the back, it was hard to see what was being danced because there were too many people. I also couldn't see the turtles very well. However, swimming with dolphins and snorkeling are experiences you don't get often, so I think it's worth participating at least once!

イルカが間近で見れるということで、夫婦で参加しました。
朝はとても早かったですが、担当のジュリーさんの話が面白くて、バスの中も眠くならず、楽しく過ごせました。
6月でしたが気温が低くて、みんなウエットスーツを借りてました。（10ドル）
あと、船に乗って気分が悪くなっている人もいたので酔い止めは必須です！！

船に乗ったあとすぐに、たくさんのイルカがジャンプしているのが見えました。それと同時に、みんなで海へジャンプ！
一回目のイルカと泳ぐ際、運動神経が不安な人は初めに入らせてくれました。泳ぎが不安な為初めに入らせてもらえ、イルカも間近で見ることができました！！
二回目のイルカと泳ぐ際は、前の方に行けず後ろにいた為、イルカは全く見えなかったので、一回目で初めに見せてもらえてよかったです。泳ぎが遅かったり、後ろの方にいるとイルカは全然見えません。

イルカ以上にテンションが上がったのが、シュノーケルです。いろんな種類のお魚が間近で見れて、本当に感動しました。
お昼に食べたチーズバーガーとスナックは、普通の味ですが疲れてるのもありとても美味しく感じました笑

スタッフの人も優しくて、楽しい方が多かったです。しかし17組もいた為、少し人数が多すぎかな？と思いました。
フラダンスも、楽しかったのですが後ろの方だと人数が多すぎて、何を踊ってるのかがよく見えませんでした。カメもあまり見えなかったです。
ただ、シュノーケルやイルカと泳ぐのはなかなかない機会なので、一度は参加したほうがいいと思います！

It was my first trip to Hawaii, and I wanted to see dolphins and sea turtles, so I signed up for this tour. The meeting time was around 6 AM, which was tough because I was sleepy, but during the bus ride to the west coast, the guide kept sharing information about Hawaii and explaining about the dolphins, which made it enjoyable.

When we arrived at the harbor, there was an explanation about renting wetsuits. On the day I participated, about half of the people rented them. I rented one too, and I think it was the right decision. The sun was strong, and it was hot if you stayed still, but since we were going into the ocean, the wind on the boat was much colder than I expected. Other participants who didn't rent wetsuits kept saying they were cold, so I recommend renting one!

Shortly after we set off, we arrived at a spot where we could encounter dolphins! The guide mentioned that it was rare to see so many dolphins so quickly, but we encountered quite a large pod. At the same time, sea turtles were swimming nearby, and it was incredibly moving! They were really cute!

Unfortunately, the plan to play on the boat was suddenly canceled due to high waves, which was disappointing, but I still had a great time! The lunch hamburger was delicious, but it was a bit disappointing that it was served cold since it was pre-made. I understand that this can't be helped, though...

Overall, I was very satisfied, and it became a wonderful memory!

初めてのハワイ旅行だったので、イルカやウミガメが見たい！と思って申し込みました。
朝6時頃の集合になるので眠くて大変でしたが、西海岸への往路のバスでは担当の方がずーっとハワイのガイドやイルカの説明などをしてくれて楽しめました。
ハーバーに到着する際にはウェットスーツのレンタルについて説明がありましたが、わたしが参加した日は半分位の方がレンタルしていました。わたしもレンタルしましたが、これはレンタルして正解だったと思います。日差しが強く、じっとしていれば暑いのですが、なんせ海に入りますし風を切って走る船上は想像以上に寒いです。レンタルしなかった他の参加者の方は「寒い」とずっと言っていたので、レンタルされることをお勧めします！
出発してから間も無く、イルカに出会えるスポットに到着！こんなに早くたくさんのイルカに出会えるのは珍しいとガイドさんも言っていましたが、かなりたくさんのイルカの群れに出会えました。また同時にウミガメも近くで泳いでおり、すごく感動しました！本当に可愛かったです！
この日は波が高く、ボート？で遊ぶ予定が急遽中止になってしまい残念でしたが、十分に楽しめました！
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しくいただきましたが、作ってあるものを食べるので冷めた状態なのが少し残念でした。これは仕方ないと思いますが…
全体的には大満足で、とても良い思い出になりました！

The wait time was short and everything went smoothly. The sandbar was beautiful, just as I expected. I was able to see fish while snorkeling. Additionally, I got to see sea turtles quite up close. However, for those who couldn't snorkel, there was some downtime, and I wished they could have been offered other activities to keep them engaged, as it felt a bit like waiting around.

待ち時間も少なくスムーズでした。
サンドバーは期待通り、綺麗でした。
シュノーケリングで魚をみることもできました。
また、結構近くでウミガメを見ることができました。
シュノーケリングができない方が暇な時間ができてしまうので、その方には他の遊びをやらしてあげてほしかったです。待ちぼうけ感があったので。

I participated in this tour, but unfortunately, the weather was not good, and I couldn't fully enjoy the beautiful colors of the sea and sky, which was very disappointing. It started to rain heavily, and it was quite cold on the boat.

The staff included some Japanese people, so I didn't have any trouble. Next time I participate, I would like to have a revenge on a nice day.

今回ﾂｱｰに参加させて頂きましたが、生憎の天気で
せっかくの綺麗な海と空の色が満足するように見れず、とても残念でした。
途中から強い雨が降ったりなどで、船上でもとても寒かったです。

ｽﾀｯﾌの方々は日本人の方がいたりして、困ることはありませんでした。
次参加する時は、天気の良い日にﾘﾍﾞﾝｼﾞしたいです。

The sea in heaven was more beautiful than I imagined. Although there wasn't a sandy beach, it felt great just to walk around, and you can take wonderful photos.

I also recommend snorkeling afterward. It was an amazing experience when I encountered a sea turtle while swimming.

Lastly, when I returned to the boat after swimming, it was quite cold, so I think having a light jacket would be convenient.

天国の海は想像以上にキレイでした。砂浜が出てるわけではなかったけど、歩くだけで気持ちいいし、素敵な写真が撮れます。

またその後のシュノーケリングがオススメです。泳いでるときに海ガメと出会えたときは感動です。

最後泳いだあと船に戻ったときに、けっこう寒かったので、羽織りものがあったほうが便利と思います。

We were picked up at the designated hotel and off we went to West Oahu! During the drive, our guide Julie kept the atmosphere lively with stories about Hawaii and dolphins, and before we knew it, we had arrived! We boarded the boat and set sail to see the dolphins! I had heard that the chance of seeing them was 90 percent, but there was a thrilling tension about whether we would actually see them. The staff worked hard to find a pod of dolphins, and we were able to swim close to wild dolphins!

After that, we enjoyed our time with activities like stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and snorkeling! For lunch, we had homemade cheeseburgers, and we also got to enjoy sweet cut pineapple☆ Finally, we all came together for a hula dance with the staff and all the tour participants! It was a wonderful moment of unity☆ I have visited Hawaii many times, but I have never experienced such an emotional moment! This is a tour I would recommend to friends and family! I would love to participate again myself!

指定のホテルに迎えに来て下さり、いざ西オアフへ！！道中はアテンドのジュリーさんがハワイやイルカにまつわる話で車内を盛り上げてくださりあっという間に到着しました！そして船に乗り込みイルカの元へ出航！！イルカを見れる確率90パーセントとは聞いていましたが見れるか見れないかの緊張感の中、スタッフの方々が必死になってイルカの群れを探して下さり間近で野生のイルカと泳ぐことができました！！
その後はスタンディングパドルや、カヌー、シュノーケリングなどをしながらおのおのの時間を楽しみました！！ランチはお手製チーズバーガー！甘いカットパイナップルも頂けます☆そして最後はスタッフの方々、ツアー参加者全員でフラダンス！！みんなで一つになりました☆何度も訪れているハワイですがこんな感動を味わった事はありません！！友達や家族に進めたいツアーです！自分自身もまた参加したいです！！

On my third trip to Hawaii, I finally participated in the long-awaited dolphin tour. I was thrilled to encounter a large group of dolphins right after we set sail. It was truly exciting to see them, as it all depends on luck.

As for the tour details, we took a dedicated bus early in the morning and learned about Hawaii and dolphins for about an hour until we reached our destination. After that, we got on the boat and prayed in Hawaiian to see the dolphins. Once we spotted them, we dove right in, moved to different locations for snorkeling and marine sports, and had lunch on the boat. It was quite packed with activities.

However, with so many participants, everything felt like a conveyor belt. It was more about seeing the dolphins underwater than swimming with them, which was different from what I had expected.

They didn’t teach us how to swim or anything. They only signaled us to look underwater when the dolphins came.

It was disappointing, considering how many dolphins we saw.

At the snorkeling point, they were feeding the fish, which was shocking for me as a diver. However, the participants were excited because a honu came close and there were plenty of fish.

The view from the boat was uniquely Hawaiian and very nice.

The burgers and juice for lunch were not tasty, but the warm tea was good.

The return bus ride felt very commercial. It created an atmosphere for buying photos, which were expensive.

Overall, while the schedule was sufficient, the content felt like a conveyor belt, which was disappointing. It might have been better with fewer participants. Paying $150 per person for this is high. I won’t participate again.

Although I got to see the dolphins and they created a fun atmosphere, it was still a bit disappointing. There was no request for tips.

３回目のハワイ旅行で初めて、念願のイルカツアーに参加しました。
出航して直ぐにイルカの大群に遭遇でき大興奮しました。
会えるかどうかは運なので、会えて本当に嬉しかったです。

ツアーの内容としては
早朝から専用のバスに乗って、一時間ほど目的地につくまでハワイやイルカについて教えていただき
そのあと船にのってイルカにあえるようハワイ語で祈ります。
イルカを見つけたらそのままダイブ
場所を移動しシュノーケルとマリンスポーツ
船の上で昼食
と盛りだくさんでした。

でも、参加人数が多く全てが流れ作業
イルカと泳ぐというよりかは、水中でイルカを見るといった感じで思ってた感じとは違うかな～

泳ぎ方など一切教えてくれません
イルカが来たら水中を見ることだけ合図で教えてくれます。

あんなにたくさんのイルカに会えたのに残念。

シュノーケルポイントは魚にエサを与えていたので、ダイバーとしてはショックでした。
ホヌが近くまで来て魚もたくさんいたので参加者のみなさん興奮してました。

ボートから見る景色はハワイならでわでとてもよかったです。

昼食のバーガーとジュースはおいしくないです。
あったかいお茶は美味しかった。

帰りのバスは営業感満載でした。
写真を買う雰囲気にさせます。
高いです。

全体的に、スケジュールは充分なのに内容は流れ作業で残念。
少人数だったらよかったかな。
これで１人150ドルは高いです。
もぅ参加はしないです。

イルカに会えたし楽しい雰囲気を作ってくれるのに少し残念。
チップの請求はなかったです。

I was able to see dolphins perfectly in the beautiful, crystal-clear sea like a pool! The staff dove in and took pictures of sea turtles with my waterproof camera. It's a memory I'll cherish for a lifetime. Thank you! The staff were kind and cheerful, and everyone was happy to take commemorative photos. The dolphin plush toys they gave as souvenirs to the kids were so cute that I want to participate again when I have children! (laughs)

プールのように透き通ったきれいな海で親子イルカがバッチリ見れました！
私が持参した防水カメラで、スタッフの方が潜ってウミガメの写真を撮ってくれました。一生の思い出です。ありがとうございます！優しくて陽気なスタッフさん達でみんな気軽に記念撮影もしてくれました。
キッズにお土産で渡していたイルカのぬいぐるみがとても可愛かったので子供ができたらまた参加したいです！(笑)

During the location tour, there were views that reminded me of Jurassic Park, and the sea was beautiful during the cruise, and the guide was very friendly.

ロケ地めぐりでは、あのジェラシックパークで見た景色があり、クルーズでは海がきれいでしたし、案内の方も新設でした。

I was able to swim close to wild dolphins! And it was just about 5 to 10 minutes after we set sail! I was surprised! I had some anxiety, but thanks to the guide's careful instructions, I was able to fully enjoy the experience! It became the best memory!

野生のイルカと近くで泳ぐことができました！しかも、出航して5〜10分ぐらいで！びっくり！不安もありましたが、ガイドさんの丁寧な案内でしっかり楽しむことができました！最高の思い出になりました！

From the start, just 10 minutes?! We encountered a pod of dolphins! We were able to meet a group of wild dolphins! The guide was fluent in Japanese, which made it very easy to understand and was really great!

スタート開始から、10分？！
イルカの群れに遭遇ヽ(*＾ω＾*)野生のイルカの群れと会うことができました！ガイドさんも日本語ペラペラでわかりやすくとてもよかったです！

It was disappointing that it was cloudy, but the sandbar and snorkeling were just as good as I expected. The meals on the boat had a variety of options and were satisfactory. I also got to see a turtle.

曇りだったのが残念でしたが、サンドバーもシュノーケリングも予想どおり良かったです。
船上での食事も、いろいろ種類があって満足水準でした。カメさんも見れました。

I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles clearly with my own eyes! I was especially thrilled to see the sea turtles up close and even swim with them. I also encountered a pod of dolphins several times, but they were too fast for me to get close… However, I could always hear their "kyu kyu" sounds, which was very soothing even when I got tired from swimming. I definitely want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii.

イルカもウミガメも肉眼でしっかり見れました！
特にウミガメはかなり近くで見て、一緒に泳げたので、めちゃくちゃうれしかったです。
イルカも何度か群れに曹禺できたのですが、泳ぐのが早いため、近づく事はできませんでした…
ただ、「キュキュ」という鳴き声が常に聞こえてきてたので、泳ぎ疲れた時でもかなり癒されます♡
次にハワイに行く時も、必ず参加したいです。

I had always dreamed of swimming in a sea with dolphins, so I decided to enroll in Dolphin University, which offers many activities.

The meeting time was early, just past 6 AM, and while I felt a bit sleepy, I was excited.

On the bus, the Japanese staff provided explanations in Japanese about safety precautions in case of emergencies and how to use the snorkeling masks, which was reassuring.

I also learned how to deal with seasickness, and then we set sail! The sea breeze was cold during the ride, so I recommend bringing a jacket. Also, since the boat gets quite wet, it's essential to either bring a bag that can get wet or waterproof gear.

The sea was truly beautiful, with incredibly high visibility underwater! We set off on the boat and performed a ceremony to pray for the safety of E Ho Mai, releasing plumeria flowers into the sea. It was a blessed day with perfect weather. We encountered a lot of dolphins unexpectedly. I had heard that seeing wild dolphins depends on luck, but I was fortunate. I am grateful for such a wonderful day, and I even got to see a sea turtle.

Snorkeling was thrilling as I saw many beautiful fish.

The staff entertained us by diving and making bubble rings. On the way back to the boat harbor, we enjoyed hamburgers, snacks, and drinks. It seemed that the equipment was malfunctioning that day, so we didn't have hula, but it was still very fulfilling.

I received a bag as a substitute for a diploma and headed home. It was truly a fun time. Ahalo!

イルカのいる海で泳ぐのが憧れでしたのでアクティビティが多いイルカ大学に入学を決めました。

集合時間が６時過ぎと早く、眠いな～と思いつつも楽しみでした。

バスの中では日本人スタッフから非常時の際の注意事項や、シュノーケルマスクの使い方などを日本語で説明を受けるので安心でした。

船酔いの対処方法も聞きいざ出港！！移動中海風が寒いので上着をオススメですね。後は、船の中は水びたしになるので、濡れてもいいバックでいくか、防水グッズは必須です。

海は本当にキレイでした。海の中も透明度がものすごく高い！ボートで出発してE Ho Maiの安全を祈る儀式でプルメリアを海に。
この日は本当に恵まれた日で、天気は最高。
イルカもいきなり沢山遭遇しました。
野生のイルカなのでその辺は運次第ときいていましたが幸運でした。
恵まれた日で感謝です。海カメまで見れました。
シュノーケルはたくさんのキレイな魚が見れて興奮。

スタッフさんが潜ってバブルリング作って見せてくれたりと、盛り上げてくれます。
ボートハーバーに戻る間にハンバーガーとスナック＆ドリンクを頂き、この日は機械の調子が悪かったようでフラはなくなりましたが、とても充実していました。

卒業証書かわりのバッグを頂いて帰路へ。
本当に楽しい時間になりました。ahalo!

Whether the sand appears on land depends on the timing and the state of the low tide that day, so whether you can see a scene like the one in the photo is a matter of luck. During our visit, it was after the peak of low tide in the afternoon, and the water was up to our shins, so it wasn't the sandbar like in the photo, but it was still very beautiful and satisfying.

I recommend seeing a sandbar at least once when you come to Hawaii.

砂が陸に出てくるかどうかは時期やその日の引き潮の状態次第なので、写真のような光景が見れるかどうかは運次第です。私たちの時は、引き潮のピークが過ぎた午後からで、スネあたりまでは水に浸かり、写真のようなサンドバーではなかったですが、それでも大変綺麗で満足しました。
ハワイに来たらサンドバーは一度は見ることをお勧めします。

Swimming with dolphins in the ocean has always been my dream, so I enrolled in a university with many activities after debating between middle school and university. The meeting time is early at 6 AM. I've heard that dolphins are still sleepy at that time!

They say Hawaiians are laid-back with time, but the tour bus is punctual, so I think it's best to gather at least 10 minutes before the meeting time. On the bus, we watch an English DVD about safety precautions and how to use the snorkeling mask, but we receive explanations in Japanese later, which is reassuring.

Follow the rules and enjoy the activities! For ocean activities, I recommend wearing a jacket because it can get chilly with the sea breeze while moving on the boat. Also, the boat can get wet, so bring a bag that you don’t mind getting wet or waterproof gear.

The coastline to Waianae is truly beautiful, and the water is very clear! We set off on the boat and performed a ceremony for safety, offering plumeria flowers to the sea. It was a blessed day with perfect weather. We saw so many dolphins on our second try. After being in the water for a while, we watched excited dolphins swimming around us repeatedly. Since they are wild dolphins, it’s all about luck. I’m grateful for such a fortunate day, and we even saw a turtle.

While snorkeling, I saw many beautiful fish. I took off my life jacket and swam among the fish! The staff dove in and made bubble rings, adding to the excitement. I chose this university because of the long duration and the opportunity to do SUP. I managed to stand up!

On the way back to the boat harbor, we had hamburgers and drinks. It seemed like the equipment was having some issues that day, but there was still hula. Upon arriving at the port, we wanted to do some sightseeing on the west coast, so we disbanded locally. We received eco-bags as a substitute for diplomas and, with permission, disbanded locally. After that, we took The Bus to Mermaid Cave.

The staff advised us to be careful due to safety concerns. Thank you for your consideration! This university is the best! I would love to participate again when I come back to Hawaii. It was the best activity I participated in! Mahalo!

イルカのいる海で泳ぐのが夢でしたので、中学と大学迷ってアクティビティが多い大学に入学。
集合時間が６時と早いです。イルカが寝ぼけてるうちに、と何かで聞いたことがあります！
Hawaiianは時間にルーズだと言いますが、ツアーバスは時間厳守で迎えに来て頂けるので、集合時間10分前には集まっていた方が良いと思います。
バスの中では英語のDVDで非常時の際の注意事項や、シュノーケルマスクの使い方などを見ますが、後から日本語で説明を受けるので安心です。
ルールを守って楽しくアクティビティ！
海のアクティビティは船移動中海風が寒いので上着をオススメ！後は、船の中は水びたしになるので、濡れてもいいバックでいくか、防水グッズをお忘れなく。
Waianaeまでの海岸線は本当にキレイです。海の中も透明度が高い！ボートで出発してE Ho Maiの安全を祈る儀式でプルメリアを海に。
この日は本当に恵まれた日で、天気は最高。
イルカも２回目のトライにはたーくさん。しばらく海に入って何回も私たちの下を泳いでいくのを見て、興奮したイルカ達が回りを何回もグルグル泳いでいてくれました。
野生のイルカなのでその辺は運次第。
恵まれた日で感謝です。カメまで見れました。
シュノーケルはたくさんのキレイな魚が見れました。
ライフジャケットを脱いで潜って魚の中を泳ぐ！
スタッフさんが潜ってバブルリング作って見せてくれたりと、盛り上げてくれます。
大学を選んだのは時間が長いのと、SUPができるから。
なんとか立てました！
ボートハーバーに戻る間にハンバーガーとドリンク頂き、この日は機械の調子が悪かったようですがフラがあります。
港につき、私たちは西海岸観光がしたかったので現地解散。卒業証書かわりのエコバッグを頂いて、許可を得た上で私たちだけ現地解散。その後THe BusでMermaid Cave に。
スタッフの方には治安が悪いので気をつけるようによく言われました。
お気遣いありがとうございました！
大学最高！またハワイに来た際は参加したいです。
参加したアクティビティで1番でした！Mahalo!

I thought I absolutely had to join the Heaven's Sea tour, and it was definitely the right choice. I got to see turtles, and snorkeling was fun too. The BBQ was delicious!

天国の海は絶対外せないと思い参加しましたが大正解でした。亀も見れましたしシュノーケリングも楽しかったです。BBQも美味しかったですよ。

We gathered at Hilton at 6 AM, and they seemed to have picked us up about 10 minutes earlier. When we went, the order of pickups was Prince → Hilton → Sheraton.

After about an hour's drive, we arrived at Waianae Harbor. We were supposed to board a medium-sized boat and head out, but on that day, we were lucky enough to encounter dolphins in the shallows.

As we spotted dolphins in the distance, we hurried to get ready and jumped into the water. For those who can't swim or aren't very comfortable in the ocean, falling from the boat might be a bit scary. Hang in there!

After floating for a while, a pod of dolphins came by at intervals. The sea was very clear that day, and we could see them much more clearly than the last time we saw them. The dolphins would swim away and then come back or get close to us; it was truly a lucky day.

After saying goodbye to the dolphins and getting back on the boat, it was time for turtle snorkeling! Previously, we had seen two turtles of different sizes swimming together, but this time we only saw one medium-sized turtle. Two participants even touched the turtle, which was surprising...

After enjoying about 15 minutes of that, we split into those who would continue with stand-up paddleboarding & boating and those who would continue snorkeling. Since stand-up paddleboarding and boating can also be done at the hotel, we chose to continue snorkeling.

I was a bit disappointed thinking we might only see one turtle today, but after believing and waiting, we ended up seeing about 4 to 5 turtles in turn. I think we snorkeled for about 30 minutes. It was great to have so much time for snorkeling.

When everyone got back on the boat, lunch was served: cheeseburgers, juice, and snacks. The cheeseburgers were regular-sized and tasted average.

After that, we all danced the hula, which turned out to be surprisingly fun. I have participated in dolphin encounters before, but since this included snorkeling and hula dancing, I think I would choose the university program again next time.

ヒルトンは朝6時に集合、10分前には迎えに来ていたみたいです。私達のときはプリンス→ヒルトン→シェラトンの順で送迎でした。
そこから一時間ほど車に乗り、ワイアナエハーバーへ。中型のボートに乗り、沖へ…となる予定でしたが、この日は運良く浅瀬の方でイルカに出会えました。
少し先に見えるイルカを目で追いながら急いで準備をし、海に飛び込みます。
泳げない人や海にあまり慣れていない人は船から海に落ちるのが少し怖いかもしれません。頑張って！
しばらく浮いて待っていると、イルカの群れが数個時間差でやってきました。海がとても透明な日で、以前見たときより数倍はっきり見えました。
イルカが向こうに行ったと思ったらまた帰ってきたり、近くに来てくれたり、本当に運が良かった日でした。
イルカたちを見送って船に上がり、今度はウミガメシュノーケル！以前は大小２匹が一緒に泳いでいたのですが、この日は中くらい１匹を皆で見ました。ツアー参加者で二人、ウミガメに触っている人がいました。びっくり…。。
皆で15分楽しんだあとはスタンダップパドル&ボート組とシュノーケル続行組に別れました。
スタンダップパドルとボートはホテルでもできるので、シュノーケル続行組にしました。
今日はウミガメ１匹かな、と少し残念でしたが、ひたすら信じて待っていたところ、計4～5匹ほど順番に現れてくれました。計30分くらいはシュノーケルしたと思います。時間的にたくさんシュノーケルできて良かったです。
皆が船に上がるとランチのチーズバーガー・ジュース・スナックが出ました。チーズバーガーは普通サイズで味も普通。
そのあとはフラダンスを皆で踊り、これが意外と楽しかったです。
イルカ中学にも参加したことがありますが、シュノーケルの長さとフラダンスがあるので次参加する場合はまた大学の方を選ぶと思います。

I had an amazing time!
I really recommend it (ˊo̶̶̷ᴗo̶̶̷`)੭✧
I want to go again (♡´ ˘ `♡)
Next time, I hope it's sunny (∩´∀`∩)

めちゃめちゃ楽しかった！
ほんとオススメです(ˊo̶̶̷ᴗo̶̶̷`)੭✧
またいきたーい(♡´ ˘ `♡)
次は晴れてるときに(∩´∀`∩)

This is my eighth trip to Hawaii, but this was my first time using this service. I signed up thinking it would be a light sailing experience, but it was even more enjoyable than I imagined. First, we went out to sea with the engine, and after turning it off, we raised the yacht's canopy and sailed using only the wind. It was surprisingly fast and refreshing. The original cocktail made by the staff was also quite delicious. My colleague who joined me was thrilled, and it has become a tour we will definitely repeat. If I go again next year, I would love to participate.

ハワイ旅行は８回目ですが、今回初めて利用させてもらいました。軽いセーリング気分で申し込んだのですが、想像以上に楽しめました。まずエンジン駆動で沖まで出て、エンジンを切ったあとヨットの幌を上げて風のみで航行するのですが、思った以上にスピード感もあり、爽快です。スタッフさんが作ってくれたオリジナルカクテルも中々おいしかったです。一緒に参加した同僚も感激しており、リピート確定ツアーになりました。また来年行くことがあれば、ぜひ参加したいと思います。

The explanation was very clear, and I was able to participate enjoyably. It's essential to have wet gear when the weather isn't good, so I was glad that it was provided. I was also moved by the sea turtles, pufferfish, and rays.

とてもわかりやすい説明で楽しく参加できました。天気が良くないときはウェット必須ですね、準備されていたのでよかったです。ウミガメやフグ、エイなど感動もありました。

I participated in three activities: a movie location tour for about 1.5 hours, a jungle tour for about 1.5 hours, and a cruise. While I thought the jungle tour was somewhat lacking in the jungle experience, we did climb Triangle Mountain by jeep during the movie location tour, and at the end, we walked up a mountain path of about 10 meters. We could stop the car along the way to enjoy the scenery, but the view after the hike was truly beautiful. Since it was cloudy that day, I felt it was better to do the cruise for about 1.5 hours instead of spending three hours playing at Secret Island. We left Kualoa Ranch at 2:30 PM and were back at the hotel by 4 PM. Although it was an early morning, I think it was a recommended tour.

映画ロケ地めぐり約1.5時間、ジャングルツアー約1.5時間、クルーズの3種類に参加しました。ジャングルツアーはジャングルとは言えずそこそこかな〜とは思いますが、映画ロケ地めぐりで見た三角山にジープで登り、最後は10m位の山道を徒歩で登りました。途中でも車を止めて景色を見れますが、ブチハイキングの後に見た景色はとても美しかったです。当日は曇っていたのでシークレットアイランドで遊ぶ3時間よりクルーズ約1.5時間にしてよかったと思いました。
14:30にクアロア牧場を出て、16時にはホテルにいました。朝は早いけどオススメツアーだと思いまさした。

I was really looking forward to this tour because I had heard from a friend who participated that it was great.

On the bus ride from the meeting point to the West Coast, the staff energetically explained the climate of Hawaii and more. They also taught us the differences between mammals and fish in a fun quiz format, and when we encountered dolphins, they explained how to approach them without startling them, which heightened my anticipation even more.

Then, we set sail. When we spotted dolphins, we went closer by boat and swam near them under the guidance of the staff.

There were about 50 dolphins swimming together. We swam just below the surface, so we could see the dolphins swimming above us. I was moved by this first-time experience! And they were wild dolphins. It became an unforgettable moment.

On the way back, we enjoyed cheeseburgers and warm tea on the boat. Eating them while feeling the wind after swimming made them taste even better than usual.

In the end, all the crew members danced hula on the boat to wrap up the tour. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

友人がこのツアーに参加し、とてもよかったときいていたので、とても楽しみにしていました。

集合場所から西海岸までの行きのバスの中、元気いっぱいにスタッフさんがハワイについての気候等の説明もしてくれました。
その他、哺乳類と魚類の違いをクイズ形式でわかりやすく教えてもらったり、イルカに遭遇した時にイルカが驚かないポイントの説明を受け、　一層期待が湧きました。

そして、出港。イルカを見つけると船で近くまで行き、スタッフさんの誘導でイルカの近くまで泳ぎました。

イルカが５０匹ほど群れをつくっていました。イルカの群れよりも海面に近いところを私たちは泳いでいたので、イルカの群れが泳いでいるのを上から見ました。
この初めての体験に感動しました！
しかも野生のイルカです。一生忘れない感動になりました。

帰りの船の中でチーズバーガー、温かいお茶を頂きました。
泳いだ後に船の上で風にあたりながら頂いたので、いつもより格別に美味しかったです。

最後はクルー全員で船の上でフラを踊って終わりました。
とてもいい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。