All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 2-4

I had some anxiety about snorkeling, but they encouraged me to try multiple times until I could see the dolphins, which became a truly wonderful memory. During the tour, the program was engaging and not boring at all. Not only did we see the dolphins, but we also enjoyed malasadas and lunch, and while snorkeling at spots other than where the dolphins were, I was really moved by the many tropical fish and turtles I encountered!

シュノーケルに不安もありましたが、イルカが見れるまで何度もトライしてくれて、本当にいい思い出になりました。ツアーの最中、飽きさせないプログラムで、イルカだけでなく、マラサダやランチ食べたり、イルカ以外のスポットでのシュノーケルでは本当に沢山の熱帯魚、かめに出会えて感動でした！

It was very hot, and waiting until the gathering was quite tough. I wish I could have waited in the shade. However, once the boat set sail, the pleasant breeze felt great. The beer we had offshore was delicious. I was satisfied. The view of Waikiki from the sea was also quite something.

とても暑く集合までの待ちがたいへんでした。日陰で待ちたかったかな？でも、船が出港してからはここちよい風で気持ちがよかったです。沖合で飲むビールのおいしかったこと。満足です。海から見るワイキキのまちもなかなかのものでしたよ。

The staff were very kind! The lunch we had on the boat was delicious. Above all, the sea was beautiful, and I was really moved to see sea turtles swimming nearby! The snorkeling was conducted safely, so I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. Thank you very much!

スタッフの方がとても親切でした‼船の上で食べるランチも美味しかったです。
何より海がキレイで、ウミガメさんも普通に近くを泳いでたいて、とても感動しました‼シュノーケルも安全を確保して実施するので、安心して楽しめました‼ありがどうございました‼

I attended with my fiancé, who is in his 30s, as we are about to get married soon.

The voucher instructed us to call Dolphin University as soon as we arrived in Hawaii, so I made the call. After being asked for our names, date, and where we made the reservation, we had to wait quite a while, which made me anxious about whether our reservation was actually confirmed.

However, we were indeed booked and were able to participate without any issues. Most of the participants seemed to be in their 20s. There was a lively announcement on the bus as well.

We were able to see dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish. In particular, we got to see the turtles and tropical fish quite closely. I brought a waterproof camera, but when it came time to see the dolphins, I felt a bit uneasy and went into the water without it. In hindsight, I wish I had taken some photos.

We were able to meet the dolphins and turtles without much swimming, but I got tired from the marine sports and ended up just watching. Even just watching was enjoyable.

The photos taken by a professional photographer were sold on DVD and CD-ROM for about $60, which included everyone from the tour. I considered purchasing just the well-taken photos of us, but since the price was somewhat high and there were strangers in the pictures, I decided against it. It would have been nice if they offered individual photo sales.

It was a day with very little wind, and we were able to meet the dolphins close to the shore, but there were some people who got seasick, so those who are prone to motion sickness might want to prepare accordingly. Also, even on sunny days with strong sunlight, when you get back on the boat after being in the water, the wind can feel cold, so I think women should either rent a wetsuit ($10) or bring something to cover up.

もうすぐ結婚式を迎える彼（ともに30代）と二人で参加しました。

ハワイについてすぐ、イルカ大学に電話するようにとバウチャーに書いてあったので電話をしたのですが、名前・日付・どこで予約をしたのか等を聞かれたあとに結構待たされ、本当に予約できているのか不安になる電話対応でした…。

実際には予約できていて、きちんと参加できました。
参加者は20代が中心のようでした。
バスの中でも軽快な案内がありました。

イルカもカメも熱帯魚も見ることができました。
特にカメと熱帯魚は、かなり近くで見ることができました。
防水カメラを持って行ったのですが、イルカを見るときには多少の不安もあって持たずに海へ入りました。しかし、やっぱり撮影しておけば良かったかな。

イルカにもカメにも、あまり泳がずに会うことができましたが、マリンスポーツは疲れてしまい、見ているだけになってしまいました。
見ているだけでも楽しかったです。

プロのカメラマンが撮影した写真は、DVDとCD-ROMでの販売で、ツアーで一緒になった人全員分込みで60ドルだったかな…。
よく撮れた自分たちの写真だけ、とかなら購入を検討したのですが、お値段もそこそこするし、見ず知らずの人が写っていても…ということで購入しませんでした。
個別の写真販売があったら良いのになぁ。

風もほとんどなく、岸から近い場所ですぐにイルカと会えた日だったのですが船酔いしている人もいたので、酔い止めが必要な人は用意した方がよいかもしれません。
また、晴れて日差しが強い日でも、海から上がって船が動くと風が冷たく感じるので、女性はウェットスーツ（10ドル）を借りるか、羽織るものを持って行った方がよいと思います。

I experienced snorkeling for the first time at Sandbar. The weather in Waikiki was cloudy, but it was incredibly sunny at the location. It truly felt like a paradise. When I got off the boat, the coral reef made it a bit painful to walk barefoot, so I recommend wearing reef shoes. We were able to see sea turtles up close, and the kids were thrilled. The food was also very delicious. The staff was kind and it was a lot of fun. I would love to participate again with my family. I highly recommend it!

初めてサンドバ―にて、シュノ―ケリングを体験しました。ワイキキでは天気が曇っていましたが、現地はすごい晴天でした。本当に天国の海という言葉がぴったりな所でした。船からおりてみると、サンゴ礁でできているので、素足だと少し痛かったです。リ―フシュ―ズを履くことをおすすめです。ウミガメも、近くで見れて子供達も、大喜びでした。食事もとっても美味しくてよかったです。スタッフの方も親切で楽しかっタです。また家族で参加したいです。是非、超お勧めです。

The sandbar was about knee-deep, but since I had researched it in advance, it was no problem! I had a great time playing balance games on the board and splashing water with the staff.

The snacks were delicious and satisfying!

During snorkeling, a turtle swam right past me! I was surprised by how close it was. I was hesitant about snorkeling because I'm scared of the ocean, but I held onto my friend and set off. Along the way, I was able to grab onto a rescue float that the staff had, which made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy it.

I definitely want to participate again!

サンドバーは膝下くらいの深さでしたが、事前に調べていたので問題なし！
スタッフの方と、ボードでバランスゲームしたり水のかけあいをしたりとても楽しく過ごすことができました。

軽食も美味しくて満足！！

シュノーケリングでは亀が真横を通り抜ける！
あまりの近さにびっくりしました。
海が怖いのでシュノーケリング迷いましたが、友達に掴まって出発。
途中で、スタッフの方が持っていた救助用？の浮きグッズにも捕まらせてもらって安心して楽しむことが出来ました。

また是非参加したいです！！

I enrolled in Dolphin University on August 29! The sky was clear and blue, the sea was a transparent emerald blue, and I was able to swim with dolphins and sea turtles along with many other participants from my group, ohana♪ It's only at Dolphin University that I could have such a fun time!! I'm also grateful to Shanti and the staff who guided us. This was an activity I would love to participate in again when I visit Hawaii☆

It's a shame that we ran out of time and had to cut back on some planned activities, but I will definitely try again!!

8/29に、私立イルカ大学に入学しました！
空は青く晴れ、海は透きとおるエメラルドブルー、一緒に参加した大勢のohanaと一緒にイルカやウミガメと泳ぐことができました♪
こんなに楽しい時間を過ごすことができるのは、イルカ大学だからこそ！！
引率してくれたシャンティと、スタッフたちにも感謝です。
ハワイを訪れた際には、また参加したいと思えるアクティビティでした☆

時間が押しちゃって、少し予定のアクティビティが削られちゃったのが残念でしたが、またリベンジします！！

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This was my first time participating with Captain Bruce, and the temperature adjustment in the shuttle's air conditioning was excellent. On the boat, we spent time barefoot, and it was very clean. The meals were also well-prepared.

Moreover, the location on the water was outstanding, making it enjoyable and safe even for children. The sea turtles swam around the boat multiple times, providing plenty of photo opportunities, and at times, they even brushed past us!

My elementary and high school kids said this was the highlight of their trip to Hawaii.

I highly recommend it!

今回、キャプテン・ブルース初参加でしたが
送迎の車のエアコンの温度調整もとてもよく
、船上は裸足で過ごしますがとても清潔。
お食事もキチンとしていました。

それから、何より海上の位置は抜群で子供でも
楽しめて安全。
海がめは何度も船の周りを行ったり来たり・・・
シャッターチャンスも沢山有り、時には腕をかすって
通り抜けて行くことも！

何しろ小学生と高校生の子供達はハワイ旅行で一番
思い出に残ったと話していました。

是非是非、お勧めです！

I was able to see various plants and tropical fruits. The beach was narrow and divided, so I couldn't enjoy it very much.

色んな植物とトロピカルなフルーツを見ることができました。ビーチは狭く区切りがあり、あまり楽しめませんでした。

The curry at the lunch buffet was delicious. I joined a tour in a jeep, but be careful as there are a lot of mosquitoes!

ランチのビュッフェのカレーが美味しかったです。ジープでツアーに参加しましたが蚊がたくさんいるので気を付けましょう！

Since I live in Hokkaido, I wasn't particularly moved by nature. The staff members were all very kind.

北海道に住んでるせいか、自然に対する感動はあまりありませんでした。働いているスタッフの方は皆さん親切な方ばかりです。

I encountered a sea turtle for the first time. On the way to the sandbar, the boat stopped at a point where sea turtles are known to be, but I could only see the head of something that looked like a turtle far off on the water's surface. The guide reassured me, saying, "There are better spots!" but to be honest, I was a bit anxious. However, when we arrived at the sandbar and went snorkeling, I was able to see cute sea turtles because there were homes for them among the coral reefs. I also encountered several types of fish. Even for first-timers, snorkeling was very reassuring as we all lined up, and the staff kept a watchful eye on us the whole time. There were also turtles swimming around the boat, allowing us to see them up close. I was thrilled when the captain noticed me with my camera and dove underwater to take great photos of the sea turtles. After that, we went back to the boat for a meal, and everything was delicious—beef, chicken, curry, pineapple, cookies, and juice—so much so that I went back for seconds multiple times. Since the sandbar coincided with a full moon, unfortunately, the water was up to my waist, but the color of the sea and the surrounding scenery were amazing, and my whole family was very satisfied. This tour was wonderful because the guide and all the staff made an effort to entertain the participants, and I felt glad to have joined. Sea turtles are the best, the sandbar is the best, thank you for a fun day!

　初めて、ウミガメに出会えました。　サンドバーを目指す途中にウミガメのいるポイントで船を止めて下さいましたが、遠くの水面にそれらしきモノの頭がちょっと見えただけでした。ガイドさんは、「もっといいポイントがあるから！」と安心させて下さいましたが、正直やや不安でした。　でも、サンドバーに着いて、シュノーケリングをしていると、サンゴ礁の間にウミガメさんのおうちがあるとかで、かわいいウミガメをしっかり見ることができました。　数種類の魚たちとも出会うこともできました。シュノーケルは、初めての方でも、みんなで列になり、スタッフさんたちがずーっと見守って下さっているので、とても安心して参加することができます。　また、船の周りをグルグル回ってくれる亀さんもいて、たっぷりと見ることができました。　船長さんがカメラを持っている私を見つけると、水中の潜ってウミガメの写真をバッチリ写して下さったのには感激でした。　その後、船に上がって食事になりますが、お肉のビーフやチキン、カレー、パイナップル、クッキー、ジュースなどどれも最高においしくて、何度もおかわりをしてしまいました。　サンドバーは満月の日に当たっていたので、残念ながら、腰くらいまでが水に浸かってしまう状態でしたが、海の水の色、周りの景色が素晴らしく、家族みんな大満足でした。　このツァーは、ガイドさん、スタッフさんのみんなが参加者を楽しませるようにサービスして下さるので、参加してよかったなと思いました。　ウミガメ最高、サンドバー最高、楽しい一日をありがとうございました。

We loved this Snorkel and Snuba Sail . The crew was AMAZING, the fish were friendly, and the sun was shinning. We had a blast!!! I would totally go again!!!

Private beach → lunch → movie village → jeep experience, but there was absolutely no time between each tour, and we only had about 15 minutes for lunch before heading to the movie village tour. After that, it was off to the jeep location... It felt like there was no time even to go to the restroom. The kids wanted to look at souvenirs, but the schedule was set so tightly that we barely made it back to the bus on time...

It was a full-day tour, but I ended up exhausted.

The private beach wasn't as beautiful as I expected... It felt like there was nothing to do after about an hour...

The person who organized everything was fluent in Japanese and was very helpful.

But I don't think I'll go again...

プライベートビーチ→昼食→映画村→ジープと体験しましたが、各ツアーの合間の時間が全くなく、昼食も15分ほどで食べ、次は映画村のツアーの場所。それが終わるとジープの場所・・・等　トイレに行く暇もない感じ。子ども達はお土産も見たそうでしたが、帰りのバスの時間までギリギリに設定・・・・

一日のツアーでしたが、くたくたになりました。

プライベートビーチも思ったほど海はきれいではなく。。。一時間程でやる事がなくなってしまった感じでした。。。。

仕切ってくれた方は日本語が堪能で良くしてくれました。

でも次は行かないかな・・・って感じです。

We enjoyed the cruise and the beautiful view provided on the cruise
The food and drinks were very good
Service was excellent
Entertainment was very good and the entertainers were very enthusiastic and got the attendees involved in the show

The sea in heaven was wonderfully beautiful. A sea turtle came close to the boat, and it was so cute. There were many corals for snorkeling, and I was very satisfied to see large fish and sea turtles in their nests. The barbecue was surprisingly delicious, especially the chicken. The guide was bright and cute, which was great. The only downside was that the sandbar was shallow, reaching about waist-deep near high tide. It must be best during low tide on a big tide. It was worth going.

天国の海は素晴らしく綺麗でした。船の近くにウミガメが寄ってきて、すごくかわいい。シュノーケリングもサンゴも多く大きな魚や、巣にいるウミガメも見れて大満足。バーベキュー期待外れに美味しい。特にチキンは美味。ガイドさん、明るくて可愛くてよかったです。難はサンドバーが満潮に近く浅くても腰下くらいまであったことです。大潮の干潮時が最高でしょうね。行く価値ありました。

I loved it! As a native to this island, the sight of the island from the ocean while the sunset was still able to take my breath away! If you can afford it, please buy the Sunset Royal Dinner with the Window Seating! If you're going to celebrate an anniversary like I did, it's extremely worth it! If you're a tourist, you will enjoy the local songs that they play and the events they set up.

As for the food, it was amazing. Make sure you perhaps call in advanced if you're going to substitute something on the menu!! They didn't have my grilled chicken. Instead, they gave terayaki chicken and were very apologetic!

If you want to take a picture in the front of the boat with the sunset, make sure you go at least 10 minutes early or else you won't be able to get a spot to take picture! It will be crowded!

DOWNSIDE:
THE WAITER SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE! IF YOU LIKE HAVING A NICE SOFT DRINK BEVERAGE, DO NOT EXPECT THEM TO FILL THEM IMMEDIATELY. SOMETIMES THEY WILL IGNORE YOU TOO.

I couldn't walk on the sandbar because it was submerged in the sea. The water was about waist-deep. Moreover, since it was in the morning, the sea was cold! I went on a snorkeling tour last year, and I thought it would be warmer this time. However, I saw a sea turtle swimming near the boat, and I was able to see it up close while snorkeling, so this tour was great!

サンドバーが海に浸かって砂浜を歩くことはできなかったです。
だいたい腰くらいまでは海に入ってます。
しかも、午前中だったのか海が冷たい!!去年もシュノーケルのツアーに行きましたが、もっと温かいと思ってました。
でも、ウミガメが船の近くを泳いでて、近くで見れたしシューのーケルでもばっちり見えたので、今回のツアーは良かったです!

I was looking forward to participating in this tour on my first trip to Hawaii. However, I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, and when it came time to go snorkeling in deep water, I got scared and decided to stay close to the boat.

It was a bit lonely not being able to go with everyone, but I played with the sea turtles and thought that was a wonderful moment while I waited for everyone to return.

At that time, the captain asked me, "Why aren't you going?" When I replied, "Because I'm scared," he brought me a swim board and told me to hold onto it. Then, incredibly, he personally guided me to where everyone else was by pulling me along.

Thanks to him, I was able to see the coral reefs and the fish swimming around, and I was deeply moved! It became an unforgettable experience due to the captain's kind consideration.

初ハワイでこのツアーに参加することを楽しみにしていました。けれども泳ぎに自信がなく、いざシュノーケリングで足のつかない所に行くとなると怖気づいてしまい、ボートの近くで居残ることに。

みんなと一緒にいけないのはちょっぴりさみしいけど、ウミガメちゃんと戯れたりしていて、それもまた素敵なひとときと思って、みなが戻ってくるのを待っていました。

そのときキャプテンが「どうして行かないの？」と声をかけてくれたので、「こわいから」と答えたところ、スイムボードを持ってきてくれてそれに手をかけるよう言われました。それからなんとそれをキャプテン自ら引っぱってく皆がいるところまでガイドしてくれたのでした。

おかげでサンゴ礁や泳ぎ回る魚たちも見ることができ、大感激！　キャプテンの親切な心くばりにより忘れられない体験となりました。

Your Cruise was the highlight of our trip. We had Nao as our waiter and he was great. He was so accommodating and everyone had such a great time. We were in and out of the dinning area taking pictures of the Sunset and later the Friday night fireworks. We had a great time, but in all the nights excitement we forgot one of our camera cases on board. The next day we received a call and asked if we had lost our camera case. We were already on the Big Island and could not physically get the case. Leslie told us not to worry, that she would have it sent to our place in Los Angeles. When I asked her if she needed my Credit Card to pay for the shipping, she said they would be glad to send it to us. Born and raised in Oahu, this made me proud of the Ohana and spirit of Aloha that was shared with us. We will never forget the feeling of Ohana and look forward to Sailing with you when we visit again. Oh, and the food was wonderful. See you soon. Mahalo

The sea was really beautiful, and just relaxing on the boat was a happy time♪♪ I was lucky to see a sea turtle up close too♪♪

ホントに海が綺麗で、船の上でぼーっとするだけでも幸せな時間でした♪♪
ウミガメも近くで見れたので、ラッキーでした♪♪

The sandbar was submerged due to high tide, so we didn't see the sandbar like in the photo, but the water level was about waist-high offshore, which felt quite strange. The sea turtles came close to the boat, and the kids seemed to be enjoying it, albeit a bit nervously. The snorkeling cruise was guided by the staff, and we felt safe enjoying it even in deep water (there were lots of fish!).

As for the barbecue lunch, it looked like we would be grilling our own BBQ in the photos, but in reality, it was a regular buffet style, which was disappointing.

サンドバー（砂洲）は潮位が高く、写真のような砂洲は出ていませんでしたが、沖のほうで腰の高さ位の水位というのは、不思議な感じでした。　ウミガメの船の近くに寄ってきて、子供たちもおっかなびっくり楽しんでいるようでした。シュノーケリングクルーズもスタッフさんが案内してくれ、深い海でも安心して楽しめました（魚もたくさん！）。
食事のバーベキューランチは写真では自分たちがＢＢＱを焼くような感じでしたが、実際は普通のビュッフェスタイルだったので、ガッカリでした。

During the bus ride, we talked about Hawaii, enjoyed hula dancing, singing, and had a great time beyond just swimming with dolphins. I was surprised by the high energy of the staff, but they were friendly and it was fun. I was worried about seasickness, but I took medication beforehand, so I was fine. (While waiting our turn to swim with the dolphins, there were already several other boats, and I felt a bit queasy during that time.) For snorkeling, we were given bread to feed the fish, so we were able to see a lot of them.

バス移動もハワイの話をして頂いたり、フラダンス、歌、とイルカ以外にも楽しめました。スタッフの方はテンションが高く驚きましたが、フレンドリーで楽しかったです。
船酔いを心配しましたが、事前に薬を飲んだので大丈夫でした。
（イルカと泳ぐのに、他の船がすでに数隻いて順番を待ってる間が少し酔いそうでした）
シュノーケリングは魚のえさとして、パンをもらえたので沢山魚が見られました。

There were many young people, but I participated with my parents. (The only older participants were my parents.)
We were able to see dolphins, but they were swimming so fast and moving around that it felt like we only caught a glimpse of them. My parents couldn't keep up...

However, we were able to go snorkeling, and there was a lot to do, so it was good overall.
The staff were very energetic, and we had a great time. I think it would be worth participating at least once.

若い方が多かったのですが、両親と参加しました。（年配者は両親だけでした）
イルカは見られたのですが、イルカの泳ぎが早くてあちらこちらへ移動するのに忙しく、一瞬見られたかなという感じでした。
両親は付いていけず・・・

でもシュノーケリングも出来たし、盛りだくさんだったので良かったかな。
スタッフの方はテンションが高く、楽しく過ごせました。
一度参加されても良いのではないでしょうか。

At first, I was worried about the tour content being too much, but I participated anyway. The beautiful ocean views of West Oahu were great, but seeing wild dolphins in the water and then witnessing the swimming sea turtles was truly moving. It wasn't just a simple watching tour; it was really wonderful. I thought it was a fantastic tour with a lot of substance. (However, it seems that since they are wild animals, there may be times when you can't see them.) The staff were fun and attentive, and I'm really glad I participated. I want to go again.

はじめはツアー内容が多すぎて、どのような内容かと心配して参加しました。
素晴らしい西オアフの海の景色も良かったですが
野生のイルカを海の中で見れて、その後はウミガメの泳ぐ姿を
また海の中で見れたことがとても感動的でした。
ただのウオッチングツアーではなく、とても良かったです。
本当に中身の濃い素晴らしいツアーだと思いました。
(ただ、野生の生き物なので見れない時もあるみたいですね。)
スタッフも楽しく丁寧で、本当に参加して良かったです。
また行きたいです。

I highly recommend this activity!! We did the one for lunch but should have don the whole day! My husband loved it, we paid the extra $$$ for Snuba because we love snuba! The food was delicious also!

I decided to join after seeing the tour's promotional photos. On the day of the tour, the sandbar wasn't visible due to the tides, but the blue sky, the clarity of the sea, the fish in the coral reefs I saw while snorkeling, the sea turtles that came close to me, and the delicious barbecue made for a wonderful afternoon. I had a great time. Next time, I will check the tide schedule carefully and hope to see the sandbar.

ツアーの紹介写真を見て参加を決めました。当日は、潮の関係でサンドバーが顔を出してはいませんでしたが、空の青さ、海の透明度、シュノーケリングで見たサンゴ礁の魚たち、近くに寄って来てくれた海がめたち、おいしいバーベキュー。午後のひと時、楽しい時間をすごすことができました。次回は、潮時をよく調べ、サンドバーの顔を見たいと思います。

I imagined that I would be able to swim close enough to touch the dolphins, but since they are truly wild dolphins, that wasn't the case. However, the joy I felt when I saw the dolphins in sight was immense.

The staff members were very cheerful, and I had a wonderful time. I'm glad I participated.

The rating of Good is likely because there was a baby dolphin in the pod, which meant they didn't come very close. (There's nothing that can be done about that.)

Overall, it was Great!!

想像してたのはイルカに触れるくらいの距離で泳げるのかと思っていたけど、本当の野生のイルカが相手なだけに、そんなわけはなかったけど、その分視界にイルカが見えた時の喜びはとても大きかったです。

スタッフの方々もとても陽気で楽しい時間をすごすことが出来ました。
参加してよかったです。

評価がＧｏｏｄなのは、イルカの赤ちゃんが群れにいる為か、なかなか近くには来てくれなかったからです。（こればっかりはどうしようもないですね）

その他のないようにＧｒｅａｔです！！

Our group of 17 took the afternoon sail. The crew wants to have as much fun as their guests so they do their best to create a memorable experience. One meal, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and complete snorkel gear is included in the cost.

There are two locations where swimming among sea turtles is likely. For $5 you can get a quart size of fish food and it is suggested to feed the fish at the last location. Divers don't mind diving to the bottom and up close to the marine life with your waterproof camera to get some amazing shots - just ask them. A photographer comes along to capture all the beautiful moments both on board and underwater. A dvd of 500+ photos of your trip for $65 is worth it.

Served during the last snorkling location, our family style lunch of kalua pork and teriyaki chicken sliders with all the trimmings was plentiful and satisfying. Alocholic drinks are $4.

Great first-time deep sea snorkling experience. Would definitely go again with these guys! Mahalo!