Reviewed by: komari
I apologize for the long message.
I participated with my three children early in the morning on July 19, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins. To make matters worse, it seemed that the day was affected by a typhoon, and the waves were quite rough, making for a really tough tour.
As the main event of our Hawaii trip, I wanted my sons, who love swimming, to swim with dolphins. After reading many reviews, I chose this tour, which allows participation from age two, and I was really looking forward to it. I woke up early and took all three kids with me. I wanted to create good memories, so I purchased a USB and an SD card in advance as recommended.
However, after boarding the boat and being tossed around in the rough waves for over an hour while searching for dolphins, even our family, who usually doesn't get seasick, started to feel unwell, along with other participants.
We changed our plans and started with free snorkeling time, but as soon as the boat finally stopped, the nausea peaked... Many people felt sick and were resting on the boat.
Even though we felt unwell, we decided to jump into the sea, but the wave conditions were quite severe, making it difficult even for adults to snorkel. It was a challenging task for my husband and me to care for our three children while swimming, and our four-year-old and two-year-old sons were crying. There were only a few crew members in the water to support us, and there were no floatation devices for the kids. Of course, it wasn't a situation where anyone could play on the trampoline or paddleboard; it seemed like no one was having fun. We returned to the boat early, but the seasickness didn't go away, and eventually, our second son got sick. The only one who enjoyed the slide was our eight-year-old son.
Despite purchasing the SD card and USB in advance, I didn't even realize that underwater photos were being taken, as we spent so little time in the water. I regret buying them since we didn't get to see any dolphins. (Moreover, for some reason, I can't open the photos on the USB after returning home.)
Even after returning to the boat, the seasickness lingered, and I felt unwell, not to mention we hardly saw any dolphins or turtles, so I didn't even feel like eating a cheeseburger. There were a few others who were also taking out food. On the way back, there was a hula dance performance, but the mood inside the boat had dropped significantly, and the crew's high spirits felt out of place.
I heard that other tour companies also didn't encounter any dolphins that day, and I understand that it's nature, so it's not 100% guaranteed. However, most of the time was spent traveling, and the sea conditions were terrible, leaving us with hardly any time in the water. Overall, I was left with dissatisfaction regarding the photos and videos. We received a voucher for half-price participation next time, but it's not easy for our family to come to Hawaii again, and I can't justify the cost of over 80,000 yen for that experience.
If participation is allowed from age two, I wish they would consider more accommodations for children. We have participated in various activities as a family before, but this was the most expensive tour with the lowest satisfaction. While our family trip to Hawaii was enjoyable, thinking back on this day makes me sad.
長文になります、すみません。
7/19早朝から子供3人を連れて参加しましたが、残念ながらイルカには会えませんでした。それどころか、その日は台風の影響らしく波がかなりうねっていて本当に辛いツアーになりました。
今回のハワイ旅行のメインとして、泳ぐのが大好きな息子達にイルカと一緒に泳がせてあげたいと思い、口コミもたくさん読んで2歳から参加できるこのツアーを選びものすごく楽しみに、がんばって早起きをして3人連れて行きました。いい思い出を残したいと思い、USBもSDカードもすすめられるがまま事前に購入しました。
しかし、船に乗って荒々しい波に延々一時間以上?揺られながらイルカを探しまわるが現れず、その時点で船酔いしない我が家も、他の参加者も具合が悪そうに…⤵
予定を変更して、先にフリーシュノーケルタイムと、やっと停舶したと同時に気持ち悪さがピークに。。。何人もの方が気持ちが悪くなって船で休んでいました。
我が家も気持ち悪いながらも
せっかくだからと思いきって海に飛び込みましたが、波のうねりがかなりひどく、大人でもシュノーケルが難しい状況なうえに、夫婦で3人の子供達をケアしながら泳ぐのは至 難の技で、4歳と2歳の息子は号泣。それでも海に入ってるクルーはわずかだし、子供へのサポートや浮き具なども特になし。もちろんトランポリンやパドルボートなどで遊べるような状況ではなく、誰も遊んでいなかったようです。早々に船に戻るも船酔いが治らず、とうとう次男は戻してしまいました。唯一8才の息子は滑り台は楽しんでいましたが。
事前にSDカード&USBを購入したのにも関わらず、肝心な水中での写真なんて撮られている自覚もありません、そもそも海に入ってる時間がわずかだったので。イルカに会えないなら買わなければ良かったと思っています。(しかも、帰国してからなぜかUSBの写真が開けない)
船に戻っても船酔いが治らず、気持ちは悪いわイルカにも亀にもろくに会えないわで、チーズバーガーなんてましてや食べる気になりませんでした。同じようにテイクアウトしてる人も、何人かいました。帰りもフラダンスの披露などありましたが、もう船内のテンションは落ちまくり、クルー達の高いテンションは空回り、といった感じでした。
その日は他のツアー会社もどこもイルカに遭遇できなかったとのことで、自然のものなので、100%ではないのは承知済みですが、ほとんどが移動で終わり、さらに海のコンディションは最悪で水中にはほとんど入れず、写真や動画撮影に対しても、全てにおいて不満だけが残りました。次回半額で参加できるバウチャーを、いただきましまが、我が家にとってそんなに簡単にハワイに来られる訳でもありませんし、そもそもあの内容に対しての5人で80000円以上の負担は納得がいきません。
2歳から参加OKとしているなら、もっと子供への配慮を考えてほしいものです。今まで様々なアクティビティに、家族で参加してきましたが、今までで一番高額で 満足度は一番低いツアーでした。今回の家族でのハワイ旅行は楽しかったですが、この日のことを思い出すと悲しくなります。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016/7/15~12/31) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/19 |
Reviewed by: kermit
This was an awesome start to our vacation, we were so impressed with the courtesy shuttle, and when we got there after seeing the boat and arriving previous group we upgraded..well worth it and the photo package was definitly worth it highly reccommend this service
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| Packages: | Beginner Ride [500 feet] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Kaoru & Nobu
I participated with my elderly husband's parents. My mother is a good swimmer, but she was worried because of her mobility issues. However, with the support of our guide, Saki, she was able to enjoy the tour until the end.
We were very lucky to encounter dolphins right after we set sail. However, I was surprised that we had to dive from the boat to swim with the dolphins. Because of this, my mother was too scared to enter the water, but we were still able to see the dolphins from the boat. They were very cute, jumping and spinning around. When my husband and I jumped in at Saki's signal, we were able to see a large group of ten dolphins right below us. We were very excited to see the dolphins up close.
I have participated in various dolphin tours overseas, but this was the first time I saw wild dolphins swimming in the ocean, so it was a great experience. We also got to see many turtles.
With Saki's help, my parents were able to get close to see the turtles as well.
I am truly grateful to Saki and all the staff at Dolphin & You for their kindness. It really became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much. Next time, I would like to participate with my husband.
I believe the photo we took at the end of the tour, where everyone is smiling, shows how enjoyable this tour was. I hope this happiness comes across in the photo I’m posting.
Dolphin & You is the best!
高齢の主人の両親と参加しました。
母は泳ぎが得意ですが足が不自由ということで心配していましたがガイドのサキさんのサポートもあり最後までツアーを楽しむことが出来ました。
お目当てのイルカさんには出港後すぐに遭遇出来非常にラッキーでした。
しかしイルカと泳ぐのに船からダイブということには私も驚きました。
その為、母は怖がってしまい海に入ることは出来ませんでしたが、
船上からもイルカが確認出来ました。ジャンプしたり回転したりとても可愛いかったです。
私達夫婦はサキさんの合図で飛び込んだ所、真下で10匹の大軍を見ることが出来ました。
間近でみるイルカにはとても興奮しました、
今まで海外でイルカに関する色々なツアーに参加しましたが
野生のイルカが海の中で泳ぐ姿をみたのは初めてでしたので、良い経験が出来ました。
またたくさんの亀も見ることが出来ました。
亀は両親もサキさんの助けを借りて近くまで見に行くことが出来ました。
サキさんはじめドルフィン&ユーのスタッフ皆さんにはとてもよくしていただき本当に感謝です。本当に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。
次回は夫婦で参加したいと思います。
ツアーの最後で撮った写真が皆笑顔でこのツアーの楽しさがわかると思います。
このハッピーさが伝わるといいなと思い写真投稿します。
ドルフィン&ユー 最高です
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| Packages: | 10時出発プラン(2017年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
Reviewed by: kei
Honestly, I underestimated it. I thought that "swimming with dolphins" would just mean seeing the shadows of dolphins in the distance... I was completely wrong. The dolphins were swimming right next to me. There were so many dolphins swimming close enough that I could reach out and touch them. Occasionally, they would come closer, swimming in circles right beneath me, and when they put their heads in the water, I could hear their sounds, like "wee-wee." It was truly an amazing experience.
After that, we had activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, and I was able to see sea turtles up close. The stand-up paddleboarding was a bit challenging for me, but I enjoyed snorkeling enough. I learned that sea turtles come up for air about every 20 minutes, and they would suddenly appear from the seabed, swimming alongside us for photos, and then another turtle would come up... it was fantastic.
The weather was great, and the sea was calm, making it an absolutely wonderful experience.
正直舐めてました。「イルカと泳げる」なんて、どうせ遠くにイルカの影が見えるだけだろうと...
完全な間違いでした。まさにイルカが本当にすぐ近くを泳いでました。手を伸ばせば届くようなところに何匹も何匹もイルカが泳いでいました。時よりこっちに近づいてきては、自分の真下でぐるぐる回りながら泳いでいたり、そして水に頭をつけると、「キュイーンキュイーン」とそのイルカたちの鳴き声が聞こえました。本当に素晴らしい体験でした。
その後はカヤックやパドルボートでのアクティビティでしたが、なんとここではウミガメを間近で見ることができました。スタンドアップパドルボートは私には少し難しかったのですが、シュノーケリングだけでも十分楽しめました。ウミガメは20分ぐらいに一度息継ぎのために海面に上がってくるそうで、あちこちでウミガメが突如海底から姿を現しては一緒に泳いで写真をとって、また別のウミガメが上がってきて..といった感じで最高でした。
天気も良く、海も凪いでおり実に素晴らしい体験でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/23 |
Reviewed by: JaxDawgs Peg & Rog
It was a great day with great friends (and new friends)! We love new snorkel adventures and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. The hosts were terrific, and we enjoyed watching them enjoy their job!
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| Packages: | Shore Bird Breakfast Buffet (7am - 10am) & Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/07 |
Reviewed by: ずえこさん
I was riding with American tourists, and I was able to enjoy it without feeling very nervous. If you participate alone, you might need some English skills, so please engage in small talk to keep the atmosphere on the boat pleasant. It will be a great memory.
私はアメリカ人観光客との
ライディングでしたが
非常に緊張することなく楽しめました。
仮に一人参加の方は英語力が必要かも
ボートでの雰囲気を壊さないように
雑談にも励んでください。
いい思い出になります。
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| Packages: | 高さ150メートル ※送迎設定保存用 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Bill L
The cruise was a blast! The meal was okay, but the views made it memorable.
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| Packages: | Royal Sunset Dinner & Friday Fireworks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Sergio
Had a great time. People are warm and make it easy to enjoy the excursion. Beautiful scene. Unforgettable experience. Recommend very highly.
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Tianxiong
It was my first activity in Hawaii. You can see the whole view of Waikiki and feel happy to start the trip. Excited activity. Great photography.
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| Packages: | Super Flight - 1000ft Line (10 min) with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/22 |
Reviewed by: HAWAII 大好き
I was really looking forward to swimming with dolphins this time. I woke up at 5 AM, rubbing my sleepy eyes, and had breakfast before heading out for this tour.
Even for someone with diving experience like me, encountering such a large group of dolphins was truly moving.
They were moving in a large group just below the surface. Just when you think they've gone, they come back again.
It was truly a generous experience.
It felt as if they were inviting us.
They showed no signs of fear towards us.
During the cruise, the cheerful staff kept the atmosphere lively with Hawaiian dances and conversations, making it absolutely the best experience.
今回は、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができるということで、
楽しみにしていました。朝5時に起き眠い目をこすりながら
ブレックファーストしこのツアーに臨みました。
ダイビングの経験がある私にとっても、これほどのイルカの大群に逢えるとは・・・・。
まさに感動ものでした。
水面、割と深くを大群で移動しているんですね。行ったかと思うとまた、戻ってくるんですね
まさに、大サービスです。
まるで、我々を誘っているかのように。
我々をを怖がる様子もなく。
クルーズ中は陽気なスタッフのハワイアンダンスとハワイアントークで盛り上がり
まさに最高でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Amy Dean
Fantastic time. The turtles so amazing! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. I loved the sail after the snorkel if we would have had extra days I would have definitely done this again!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/23 |
Reviewed by: TurtleEye
This was a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening.
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| Packages: | Sunset Sail (Until 12/31/2017) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Julie Hawk
Great catamaran sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We swam with sea turtles and saw dolphins on the cruise back to the hotel. Great crew. Lunch was just o/k.
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| Packages: | Mid-Morning Lunch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Kayo
This was my second time participating.
It was his first time.
As soon as we left the port, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and thanks to the staff's perfect timing, we jumped into the water!
There were so many dolphins within reach.
During my first time, I was too excited to listen, but this time I made an effort to hear the dolphins' voices.
I could clearly hear them, and it gave me goosebumps!
While snorkeling, we saw turtles multiple times and swam together at a distance that felt almost too close.
The staff were all high-energy and really made the experience enjoyable!
He also had a great time and was very satisfied.
今回2度目の参加をしました。
彼は初めてでした。
港を出てすぐにイルカの群れに会い、スタッフの方の最高のタイミングで海にin☆
手が届きそうな距離にたくさんのイルカ♡
1度目はテンションが上がりすぎて聞けなかった、イルカの声を聞こうと頑張りました。
はっきりと声が聞こえ鳥肌がたちました♡
シュノーケリングでは何度もカメが現れ、ぶつかりそうな距離で一緒に泳ぎました。
スタッフの方もみんなハイテンションで盛り上げてくれ、とっても楽しかったです!
彼も楽しかった〜と大満足でした。
Aloha!
Thank you for re-enrolling! How was the healing class with Teacher Iruka?
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii.
We look forward to seeing you!
Mahalo!
Aloha!
この度は再入学頂きましてありがとうございました!イルカ先生の癒しの授業はいかがでしたでしょうか!?
またハワイにお越しの際には是非ご参加下さい。
お待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Best tour of the trip this time . Walk to the manoa waterfalls, rainy and muddy . Full of fun! Remember to bring the insects repellent. Walking sticks from the tour company really help a lot!
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| Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/13 |
Reviewed by: リンリン
I finally experienced ziplining!
We went by rental car without any shuttle service.
The location was easy to find. Everything on-site was in English, so there were moments of confusion (laughs), but it all worked out! The staff were bright, kind, and reliable, which made up for it! The scenery is truly amazing. There’s also a bit of an obstacle course that takes about three hours. If you're not afraid of heights, you'll be fine.
You can definitely enjoy nature to the fullest!
念願のジップライン体験してきました!
私達は送迎なしで レンタカーで行きました。
場所もわかりやすかったですよ。現地は全て英語なので なんだかさっぱり(笑)な事もありますが
なんとかなります!そしてそれをカバーするくらい
スタッフは明るく優しく頼もしい!景色も本当に最高です。3時間位でアスレチックの部分も少しあり。高所恐怖症でなければ大丈夫です。
自然を満喫できること間違いなし!です!
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Alicia
Great place to zip line...Staff was great. We had tour guides Sage, Danny and Asia. Awesome people and very friendly, the learned our names from just the first zip line. I wouldn't book through Veltra (sorry they were nice) however Climb Works has a greater military discount; 25% trumps 10% any day, wish I knew that. It was a great adventure overall! I would do it again.
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Daniel Haquet
We did this on the morning of our anniversary, what a way to start off the day!! Flying through the air all your worries just melt away, the feeling is one you cant describe but have to feel for yourself. Would do again without hesitation. Thank you to Hawaiian Parasail for giving our 10yr anniversary a start to remember!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight - 800ft Line (8 min) with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Tomo
The sunset cruise we set up on the final day of our trip was wonderful. It was a perfect way to wrap up our journey. Watching the scenery while reminiscing about our travels under the sunset was the best. There were a few spots with higher waves, but I think most people would be fine and not get seasick. I would definitely want to do this again.
8日目の最終日にセットアップしたサンセットクルーズ
旅の締めくくりにとてもいいクルーズです。
夕日をあびて旅を回想しながらゆっくり景色を眺めるの最高です。
ちょっと波が高いところもあるけれど、普通の人なら船酔いとかは大丈夫と思います。
これはまた乗りたいです。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Tomo
It was my second time, but it was my family's first.
From the window, you can see the mysterious underwater scenery.
The explanations are thorough (in English) and really get you excited.
Don't miss the moment when bubbles rise up and you quickly surface.
Make sure to have your smartphone ready.
It's even more fun to capture it on video.
僕は二度目でしたが、家族は初めて。
窓からは不思議な海の底の様子がうかがえます。
説明も丁寧(英語)でテンションを上げてくれます。
浮上の際に泡がぶくぶく上がって海面に急浮上するところはお見逃しなく。
スマホの用意を忘れずに。
動画で撮るとなお面白いです。
Thank you very much for participating in the submarine tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you recommended it to your family.
The sight of bubbles rising and the submarine surfacing quickly is truly mysterious, isn't it?
I believe it's an experience that is hard to come by.
We look forward to your next participation.
Atlantis Adventures
この度は潜水艦ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
ご家族の皆様にお勧めいただき大変嬉しく存じます。
浮上の際に泡がぶくぶく上がって海面に急浮上するところは大変神秘的ですよね!
なかなかできない体験だと思います。
またのご参加をお待ちいたしております。
アトランティス・アドベンチャーズ
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| Packages: | プレミアム・サブマリン<定員64名>(2018年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Gary
This tour was our family favorite. The time flew by as we moved from line to line. The crew was a lot of fun and very helpful! I can't wait to go again.
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| Packages: | Zipline with Pick-up from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/20 |
Reviewed by: Louise, Maryland, US
The Hans Hedemann Surf School Experience was awesome. I actually surfed on Waikiki waves! What a memory!
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| Packages: | Group Lesson (2 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/06 |
Reviewed by: さいこ
I had a wonderful experience meeting both dolphins and turtles. However, it can be cold on the boat, and for first-timers, jumping straight into the ocean and swimming non-stop might be a bit surprising! The final dance was amazing! ★
イルカにもカメにも会えてとても素敵な経験ができました。
ただ、船上は寒い&初めての人はいきなり海に入って、ひたすら泳ぐのでちょっとびっくりするかもしれません!
最後のダンスが最高でした★
Thank you for your feedback.
When you are wet and exposed to the wind on the boat, the perceived temperature drops significantly. I think it would be great if all participants could bring windbreakers or jackets for warmth.
I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the final hula and the Nanakuli Ondo.
Please join us again!
Mahalo
ご意見ありがとうございます。
濡れた体で船上の風をあびると体感温度がとても下がります。ご参加されるみなさまにもぜひ防寒のできるウインドブレーカーやジャケット等をお持ちいただけると良いかと思います。
最後のフラ、ナナクリ音頭楽しんでいただけたようで嬉しく思います。
またぜひご参加ください。
Mahalo
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(~2016/09/30) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Steve
We had an awesome experience, especially my wife who was hesitance at first. The crew reassured us that ride would be spectacular and calm. They were right. Great crew! We would totally do it again.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Flight - 800ft Line (8 min) with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Haifa
I want to go back to honololo just because this activity
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/12 |
Reviewed by: 福原博之
Thank you, Takao and Natsumi, for the precious experience. My wife was also very happy. This is my third trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time snorkeling, and it was a beautiful and refreshing experience beyond my imagination.
I was half in doubt about whether I would encounter dolphins, but I was thrilled to meet many of them, perhaps a family of dolphins. It was elegant and magnificent, and it washed my heart clean.
I have busy days at work and sometimes struggle to sleep, but this experience at Dolphin University truly made me forget my hectic daily life, as if I had become a dolphin myself. I once saw on TV a story about a girl with disabilities who healed her illness by interacting with dolphins in Hawaii. It seems dolphins have a mysterious power. If possible, I would like to receive the power of dolphins every day to become healthy both physically and mentally.
It's unfortunate that regulations will make it harder to get close to dolphins in the future, but I want to share what I experienced at Dolphin University with everyone around me, not just keep it as a memory. I would like to go to Hawaii again, so I want to hear more dolphin stories from you, Takao and Natsumi.
In the end, I felt as if the dolphins were saying "Mahalo" to me.
高尾さん、なつみさん、貴重な体験をありがとうございました。妻も大変喜んでいました。ハワイ旅行は今回で3回目となりますがシュノーケリングは初めてで想像以上に綺麗で爽快な体験でした。
イルカとも逢えるかどうか半信半疑でしたがイルカ一家でしょうかたくさん出逢えたことに鳥肌が立ちました。優雅かつ華麗で心が洗われました。
自分は仕事が忙しく、眠れない日々もありますが、今回のイルカ大学の体験は本当に忙しい日常を忘れ、まるで自分もイルカになったようでした。
以前TVにて障害をもつ女の子がハワイのイルカと接する事で病気が完治した体験を観ました。イルカには不思議なパワーがあるそうです。できることなら自分も毎日イルカのパワーをもらって心身共に健康になりたいと思いました。
今後法規制でイルカに近づき難くなるのは残念ですが、このイルカ大学で経験した事を思い出とするだけでなく、周りの皆に語っていきたいと思います。
またハワイに行きたいと思いますので高尾さんなつみさんともっとイルカの話を聞きたいです。
最後の最期に、イルカも"Mahalo"と言ってくれたような気がします。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! The future regulations are still undecided, but we hope you will come back to enjoy the waters of Hawaii again! We look forward to seeing you! MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! 今後規制がどのようになっていくかはまだ未定ですが、また是非ハワイの海に遊びにいらしてくださいね!お待ちしております♪ MAHALO!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
The Tour is very basic and provides you all the equipment to go snorkelling with. The tour provided friendly service
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/19 |
Reviewed by: naoto
The weather was very nice. We went cruising on a catamaran, and the wind felt really good. After about 30 minutes on board, we arrived at the snorkeling spot and started swimming, where we saw a sea turtle swimming just about a meter away from us. There were also many fish, and the sea was beautiful. There were no other Japanese people besides us...
天気が非常によかったです。カタマランでクルージングしますが、風も非常に気持ちよかったです。乗船後30分くらいでシュノーケルする場所に到着し、泳ぎ始めましたが、普通にウミガメも1mくらいの距離のところで泳いでいたりしました。
魚もたくさんいて、海もきれいでした。日本人は僕ら以外にはいませんでしたが。。。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/19 |
Reviewed by: takeda
The show was fairly good. However, being outdoors, it is affected by the weather. When I went, it started to drizzle, making it hard to enjoy at a leisurely pace. The show had impressive elements, like the fire display, but the food was lacking. Since it's a buffet, everyone lines up at once, and some items run out if you're at the back of the line. The taste was also mediocre, so I feel like once was enough for me.
ショーはそれなりによかった。
が、屋外なのもあり、天候に左右される。私のときは、小雨が降ってきて、ゆっくり楽しむところじゃなかった。
ショーは炎のところなど、見応えはあるのだが、
料理がいかんせん、いまいち。
ビュッフェなので、みな一斉にならび、モノによっては後ろの方だと品切れに。
味もいまいちなので、一度行ったらもういいかな、という感じ。
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| Packages: | スタンダードシート<中央~後方席> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/20 |
Reviewed by: なぁ☆
I made a reservation for a Friday departure with a course meal and a window seat guarantee (optional). The day before the tour, I received an email stating, "The window seat guarantee can no longer be accommodated. There is a possibility of sharing a table. The optional fee will be refunded." I was honestly anxious because it was my biggest enjoyment for my last night in Hawaii. I contacted the local operator myself to confirm the window seat guarantee and private seating, and in the end, I was able to sit at a window seat with private seating as originally booked, which was great. However, I was surprised and worried by the last-minute notice that the option was unavailable.
The activity itself was very satisfying; the new boat had little sway, the interior was clean, the food was delicious, and the staff was friendly. I was very pleased overall. It was a fantastic tour, but it was a bit disappointing to have confusion regarding the reservation details.
Additional note: I wonder if negative reviews are not reflected? Other reviews I wrote on the same day have been reflected in both the review and points, but this review has not appeared on the product page and does not have points.
金曜日出発、コース料理、窓際確約(オプション)で予約。
ツアー前日に「窓際確約はできなくなりました。相席になる可能性もあります。オプション代は返金します。」とメールが来ました。ハワイ最後の夜の一番の楽しみだったため、正直焦りました。自分で現地の催行会社に問合せ、窓際確約・プライベート席なのを確認し、結果的には予約通り窓際・プライベート席に座れたので良かったですが、直前のオプション不可という連絡に驚き不安になりました。
アクティビティ自体は、新しい船ということもあり、揺れも少なく、船内もきれいで、料理も美味しく、スタッフも親切で大満足です。
大満足のツアーだっただけに予約内容の件でゴタゴタしたのが少し残念でした。
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悪いレビューは反映されないのかな?同日に書いた他のレビューはレビュー・ポイントともに反映されてるのに、こちらのレビューは商品ページにもポイントもつきません。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the dinner cruise.
Regarding the change in the guaranteed window seat, we informed you as we received a notice from the local operating company just before the event. However, we sincerely apologize for causing you any anxiety, especially since you were looking forward to your last night in Hawaii. We also apologize for the inconvenience of having to contact the local operating company directly.
Please note that we review all feedback, and there may be instances where the timing of reflecting reviews varies.
Thank you for your valuable feedback during your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
また、ディナークルーズ自体はお楽しみいただけたようで嬉しく思います。
ご指摘いただいております窓際席確約の変更につきましては、直前に現地催行会社より連絡があったためご案内させていただきました。
しかしながら、ハワイ最後の夜と楽しみにされていたにも関わらず、不安なお気持ちにさせてしまい誠に申し訳ございません。現地にて直接催行会社にお問合せいただくお手間を取らせてしまいましたことも、重ねてお詫び申し上げます。
なお、レビューに関しましては、全てのレビューに目を通したうえで反映しておりますため、反映のタイミングが前後する場合もございますことご了承ください。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | ロイヤルサンセットディナー 豪華ステーキ&ロブスター |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/24 |
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Aloha!! Thank you for participating in the tour! I'm glad to hear that you had the opportunity to meet our friendly dolphin instructors and turtle professors, and truly experience "swimming with dolphins." Their sounds are so cute, aren't they? We look forward to seeing you again! Mahalo!!
Aloha!!この度はツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました!フレンドリーなイルカ先生やカメ教授とたくさん出会えたようで、まさに”イルカと泳ぐ’というのを存分に体感していただけて良かったです。鳴き声かわいいですよね〜♡是非またのご参加をお待ちしております!Mahalo!!