Oahu
Even if the dolphins are that far away, being told "You saw the dolphins, right?" is a bit confusing.
The light lunch and other dances were as expected.
It would be nice if there were a place for women to change besides the restroom on the way back.
イルカがあれほど遠くても「イルカ見えたでしょ、みえたでしょ」と言われても??
軽食ランチ、他ダンスは想像通りだった
帰り女性が着替える場所がトイレ以外にあれば
Even if the dolphins are that far away, being told "You saw the dolphins, right?" is a bit confusing.
The light lunch and other dance activities were as expected.
It would be nice if there were a place for women to change other than the restroom on the way back.
イルカがあれほど遠くても「イルカ見えたでしょ、みえたでしょ」と言われても??
軽食ランチ、他ダンスは想像通りだった
帰り女性が着替える場所がトイレ以外にあれば
What I realized after coming to Waikiki is that the waves are very small. My children (ages 13 and 11) participated, and they were able to stand up on the longboard right away on those small waves. The instructor pushes them from behind, so even kids can ride easily. Once they get on, they can stay up for quite a while. I think they were out there for about 30 to 40 minutes. After finishing, we had to wait about 30 minutes for the bus to arrive, and later I thought that since we stayed at the Sheraton and the location was near the Marriott, we could have just walked back. In the morning, the pickup was also about 30 minutes late. The transportation service was quite unreliable.
ワイキキにきて分かったのは波が非常に小さいということ。
子供(13,11歳)だけが参加したのですが、あの小さな波にロングボード
で一発で立てていました。インストラクターが後から押してくれるので
子供でも楽に乗ることが出来ます。一度乗ると結構長く乗っていられます。
3~40分位やっていたと思います。終わってからバスがくるまで30分位
待たされ、後で考えたら泊まったのがシェラトン、現地がマリオット付近。
歩いて帰れば良かった。朝も30分位迎えに来るのが遅れた。送迎がいいかげんでした。
Really fun riding the military truck and the hike was awesome. Little challenging for people who aren’t used to hiking. This hike is different because it is full of muds and slippery areas. Also you have to cross the 4 streams. Super fun but not recommended for families with kids.
Wow, wow, wow. This was the experience of a lifetime for me and my family. We really hit the jackpot. Within minutes of leaving the harbor we came across some Humpback whales frolicking with some dolphins - this was breathtaking. We then swam with sea turtles and had an amazing experience with a pod of approximately 50 dolphins. I honestly believe we had luck on our side because we couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and made the tour even more enjoyable. I can honestly say this was the highlight of our holiday and would recommend this company to everyone.
The person who provided the pick-up and guidance was the best in terms of customer service I have experienced in all my optional tours in Hawaii. It was my first time horseback riding, but they gave us instructions during the car ride, making it enjoyable to ride the horse.
送迎や案内をしてくれた人は、今までハワイに来てオプショナルツアーの中で1番接客が良かった人でした。
乗馬は初めてでしたが、車で移動中に乗馬の案内をしてくれて楽しく馬に乗れて良かったです。
Unfortunately, the sandbar was submerged up to waist height, so we couldn't experience it, but the weather was nice and we had a great time. Interacting with the staff during the BBQ was enjoyable and the food was delicious. Many sea turtles popped their heads up, which excited everyone. It was a truly fun tour where we could enjoy swimming in a fantastic location. Although I'm not a strong swimmer, I was trying my best to swim, but it seemed to the staff that I looked like I was drowning (laughs), and they were worried about me. If I could wish for one thing, it would have been nice to have a bit more fresh water poured on us when we returned from the sea.
残念なことにサンバー(砂洲)は腰位まで海水があり体験できませんでしたが
お天気もよく楽しい時間をすごせました。
BBQでのスタッフとのやり取りも楽しく美味しかったです。
ウミガメもたくさん顔を出してくれて皆さん興奮していました。
最高な場所で泳ぎを楽しめて本当に楽しいツアーでした。
泳ぎの得意でない私ですが、いっしょうけんめい泳いでいましたが
スタッフにはおぼれている様に見えたよう(笑)で、
心配してくださいました。
欲を言うと海から船に戻った時にもう少し多めに真水をかけてくれると
よかったです。
I participated with my partner. Every time I come to Hawaii, I can't help but join in on parasailing because it's so much fun. The excitement of going up into the sky and the surrounding scenery is just amazing! As we go higher and higher, when we reach the top, it becomes a quiet space just for the two of us, where we can only hear the sound of the wind (*^^*).
From the boat, a photographer was taking pictures, and it was great to have memories captured both in my heart and in physical form! When I looked at the photos I received, I was surprised at how big my smile was! (laughs) There were also families participating, like a father, mother, and daughter, and they looked like they were having a lot of fun.
彼と2人で参加しました。
ハワイに来るたびにあまりの楽しさについ毎回の参加してしまうパラセーリング。
空に上がっていく時のワクワク感と周りの景色がとにかく最高です!どんどん高くなっていき、1番上まで行くと風の音だけ聞こえる静かな2人だけの空間になります(*^^*)
船の上からはカメラマンのお兄さんが写真を撮っていてくれて、思い出が心にも形にも残るのもまた嬉しかっです!受け取ったデータを見ると、びっくりするくらいの笑顔で写っていました!(笑)
父母娘さんの3人で参加している方もいて、とても楽しそうでした。
It was my first experience. Since I was there, I did the 150. The view from the sky was amazing. After going out to sea by boat, those who are prone to seasickness might need medication. It's something you can't do in everyday life, so I definitely recommend trying it!
初めて経験。せっかくなので150をしました。空からの景色はすごく良かったです。船で沖まで出てからなので船酔いは気になる人は薬がいるかも。日常では出来ないので是非やって見てもらいたい!
Very friendly staff. Check in place is walking distance from my hotel. Since I do get sea sick, I took motion sickness pill an hour before and I didn't eat until it's time to go back to Waikiki beach. Therefore, providing snacks only without meals is perfect for me. They have a guide to swim with us and find turtles and other sea life for us. Our guide even dived to retrieve GoPro for a girl in our group. After snorkeling, they rises their sail and took us to see whales. My 2 teenage boys really enjoyed the activity the whole time.
Two years ago, I participated in a program at a junior high school and swam with dolphins. I wanted to experience that happiness again, so I joined this time. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet any dolphins, but I was moved to see whales and turtles. I even got to see the spouts of several whales from a distance! And as expected from a university, Mr. Takao's passionate lecture and the meaningful movements in the dance were rich in content, conveying a love for Hawaii that captivated me. Thank you very much. I would love to participate again! (*^^*)
2年前に中学の方で参加しイルカと泳ぎました。その時の幸せ感を味わいたく今回参加させていただきました。残念ながらイルカには会えなかったけれど、クジラや亀に会えて感動しました。少し遠くですがクジラの潮吹きもみられました。それも何頭も…!そしてさすが大学、Mr.Takaoの熱のこもった講義?や、ひとうひとつの動作に意味を感じるダンス等も内容が濃く、Hawaii愛が伝わり聴きいってしまいました。ありがとうございました。また、是非参加させていただきます(*^^*)
Aloha!! To the wonderful duo who loves Hawaii,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are thrilled that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta ray tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! ハワイ大好き二人組様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
I was treated excellently and had an absolutely wonderful time. The divers made sure I had a close-up experience with all the marine life. The only thing they could add in the advertisement is to tell clients to arrive wearing swimwear, there are no change rooms on the boat.
The guide who showed us around was enjoyable and great. We were able to see a sea turtle, even if just a little, and snorkeling was fun. Even though I'm not a strong swimmer, I felt safe participating. We went as a family, but my kindergarten-aged grandchild was shivering and crying because of the low temperature. I think it's important to choose the right season for small children.
案内してくださったガイドの方が楽しくてよかったです。ウミガメは少しだけですが見えたし、シュノーケリングも楽しく、泳ぎが得意ではない私も安心して参加できました。家族で行きましたが、幼稚園児の孫は気温が低く、寒さに震えて泣いてしまいました。小さな子どもには季節を選ぶ必要があると思いました。
Aloha!!
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. We will continue to strive to provide better tours, taking into account your child's cold weather preparations as a future consideration.
There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! 華ちゃん様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
お子様の防寒対策なども今後の課題として、より良いツアーをご提供出来るよう努めてまいります。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
There is a shuttle service to the hotel (depending on the hotel), and since we were able to return to the hotel by noon, we could plan different activities for the afternoon, making it an efficient and enjoyable experience. We were able to see many sea turtles, and the ocean was very beautiful, so I would like to go again. The only downside was that after getting out of the water, my body was still cold despite drying off with a towel, and the air conditioning on the return bus was too strong, making it very cold (though this may vary by person). I think it's better to prepare warm clothing that can get wet.
宿泊先のホテルまで送迎あり(ホテルによる)、昼にはまたホテルに戻って来れたので、午後はまた違う予定を組めたので、効率よく楽しめた。
ウミガメもたくさん見ることができて、海もとても綺麗で、また行きたいと思います。
唯一、海に入った後体はタオルで拭くくらいで冷えているのに、帰りのバスが冷房効き過ぎていてとても寒かったので(個人差あると思いますが)、防寒具や濡れても良い温かい服は自分で準備をしておいた方が良いと思います。
This was good for 11 yr old boy to be able to get dirty. The guide was nice It seemed a bit short of driving time for the amount it cost. It would be good if there was a car made for shorter people. It was hard to drive because I could barely reach pedals. Had to loosen seat belt to be able to reach anything. My nephew enjoyed it and he is 11 so that is good. Good activity just not a value. Maybe if there was a longer course or more laps.
We enjoyed a lot the experience! It was super cool! We saw a lot of sharks!
All the staff spoke English, but the explanations for the equipment were easily conveyed through gestures, making everything smooth. There were two staff members on the boat who really energized the atmosphere, and it was a lot of fun. Although there is a height requirement when booking, I felt that the height and duration were about the same for every session, so I went with the cheapest option. (laughs) During our session, three out of four groups were Japanese, and we exchanged our own cameras to take pictures. When disembarking, I gave tips to the two staff members. We also tipped the driver for our transfer, but I noticed that other guests did not give tips. The pickup was smooth, and they helped us get on and off the vehicle, so I felt it would be better to give a tip if possible.
スタッフ全員英語ですが装具の説明はジェスチャーで十分伝わり、スムーズでした。
船のスタッフは2人でとても盛り上げてくれて楽しかったです。申し込みでは高さの設定がありますが、実際聞かれることもなくどの回も同じくらいの高さ、時間だったように感じます。なので1番安いやつで申し込んでました。笑
自分たちの時は4組中3組が日本人で自前のカメラを交換して撮影してもらいました。
下船の時にスタッフ2人にチップを渡しました。
送迎の運転手さんへも私たちはチップを渡しましたが、他のお客さんは渡している方はいませんでした。ピックアップスムーズで、乗り降りの時も手をかしてくれたので、できればチップを渡した方がいいと感じました。
I had been curious about ziplining ever since I saw it on TV and in magazines. Finally, during my multiple visits to Hawaii, I got to experience it! My overall impression is that it was just so much fun! We were worried about whether the tour would go ahead due to heavy rain the day before, but we were blessed with beautiful weather and spent a dream-like time surrounded by blue skies, blue seas, and green mountains.
We had an 8:30 AM local meeting time for the tour, but it ended before noon, allowing us to have some time to explore the North Shore afterward, which was great. The check-in and the tour were mostly conducted in English, but even if you can't speak it well, you can manage just fine.
From the meeting point to the zipline base camp, we drove along a pretty bumpy road, which was actually quite fun. If you're prone to motion sickness, you might want to be careful as it can be quite bumpy. The English guide in the car was relentless with his commentary. Occasionally, he would ask questions, and I just responded based on the atmosphere (laughs). There was one Japanese couple in our tour group, but the rest were from Australia, Spain, and other countries. I can hardly speak English, but I was able to enjoy myself even with just a few words. Having a good vibe is important!
There are free lockers at the base camp, so you'll need to store all your belongings there. You can bring your smartphone as long as it doesn't fall out of your pocket. My husband brought an action camera. There are quite a few things to wear, like helmets, which can get pretty heavy, so it's best to keep your belongings to a minimum.
All the participants in our tour were wearing long pants. Since you'll be wearing a harness, it might be uncomfortable if you wear shorts. There were about half long-sleeve and half short-sleeve shirts. As mentioned by others, you might get bitten by mosquitoes, so it might be a good idea to prepare some insect repellent. I was also concerned about sunburn, so I participated in long sleeves.
Going to the seven points felt a bit like hiking, so I recommend wearing sneakers. Since it was the day after rain, the ground was quite muddy.
There was a 10-year-old girl in the family that joined us, and she seemed to enjoy the tour. As long as you're okay with carrying a heavy load and aren't afraid of heights, I think kids can have a great time on this tour.
There were three tour guides with us, but they hardly spoke Japanese. However, they really tried to keep the energy up, so let's enjoy it together! They would say things like "Awesome!!" and "So much fun!" (laughs). The beaches around Waikiki are lovely, but I also recommend the zipline experience surrounded by the greatness of nature. Please have a wonderful time!
テレビや雑誌で見てずっと気になっていたジップライン。何度目かのハワイで念願のデビューを果たしました!
とにかく楽しかった!というのが感想です。私たちは前日警報が出るような大雨で当日も実施するのか・・・と心配していましたが、天気に恵まれて快晴の中青い空と青い海と緑の山に囲まれた夢のような時間を過ごしてきました。
私たちは8:30現地集合ツアーでしたが、お昼前には終わるのでその後にノース方面に遊びに行く余裕もできて良かったです。チェックインやツアー中もほぼ英語の中で進めることになりますが、話せなくても結構なんとかなります。
集合場所からジップラインのベースキャンプまで車で結構なでこぼこ道を進んで行きますが、これがなかなか楽しい。車酔いしやすい人は気をつけた方が良いかも・・・くらい揺れます。車内は容赦のない英語ガイドが炸裂します。時々話題をふられるので雰囲気で答えました(笑)
ツアーには日本人のご夫婦が1組一緒になりましたが、その他はオーストラリア、スペインなど海外の方でした。私は英語はほとんど話せないのですが、片言でも楽しく過ごすことはできました。ノリが大切です!
ベースキャンプに無料のロッカーがあるので、そこですべての荷物を預けることになります。スマホはポケットから落ちなければ持っていっても大丈夫。主人はアクションカムを持っていきました。ヘルメットなど装着するものがとにかく多く、かなりの重さになりますので持ち物は最低限に。
私たちのツアー参加者は皆さん長めのパンツを履いていました。ハーネスを装着するので、ショートパンツだと食い込んだりして痛そうです。長袖・半袖は半々くらいでした。他の方のコメントにもあるように、蚊にさされます。虫除けを準備しておくと良いかもしれません。私は日焼けも気になるので長袖で参加しました。
7カ所のポイントに行くのはちょっとした山登り風ですので、靴はスニーカーがおすすめです。雨の翌日だったこともあって、結構どろどろでした。
一緒になったファミリーには10歳の女の子もいましたが、楽しんで参加していました。重たいものを背負って歩くのが苦でないことや、高所恐怖症でなければお子さんも楽しめるツアーだと思います。
ツアーガイドさんが3人ついてくれますが、日本語はほとんど通じません。でも一生懸命盛り上げてくれますので、ノリで一緒に楽しみましょう!「サイコー!!」「チョータノシイ!」とか言ってくれますよ(笑)
ワイキキ界隈のビーチも素敵ですが、自然の偉大さに包まれたジップラインもおすすめです。ぜひ楽しい時間を過ごしてきてください!!
Fun, Professional & Knowledgeable Crew. New, clean, well maintained boat. They go out of their way to make sure everyone has a good time! We saw turtles and whales. One of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
We went horseback riding as a family of four. Exploring while operating the horse ourselves was the best. The kids (elementary school students) are saying they want to go again. The horses were well-trained and safe.
家族4人で乗馬をしました。自分で操作しながらの探索は最高でした。子供たち(小学生)も、また行きたいと言っています。馬はよく訓練されており、安全でした。
This was my first time in Hawaii for our honeymoon! We decided to join this tour because we wanted to see dolphins in the beautiful ocean. The day before, there was heavy rain, so I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be clear skies. We took an early morning bus to the port, and when we boarded the boat, the staff warmly welcomed us. The staff maintained a cheerful atmosphere and treated us with care from start to finish. We traveled by boat for about 45 minutes, and during that time, we were able to see a whale spouting! (By the way, on the way back, we also saw its tail.)
As for the dolphins, I was a bit anxious that we might not encounter them since we were dealing with nature, but we were able to see them underwater! (Interestingly, it seems that there were no sightings for the three days leading up to our participation.) Although we didn't see them up close like in an aquarium, I was moved to encounter wild dolphins! After that, we split into activities and snorkeling. I experienced snorkeling, and I was able to see many fish up close as well. On the way back, we had a fun time dancing hula with the staff. It became a wonderful memory of our once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon!
今回ハネムーンで初めてハワイにやってきました!綺麗な海でイルカがみたいということでこのツアーへの参加を決めました。前日は大雨で果たして天気は大丈夫かなと心配しましたが快晴でした。早朝バスに乗って港へ着き、船に乗船するとスタッフが明るく迎えてくれました。スタッフの皆さんは最初から最後まで明るい雰囲気で丁寧にもてなしてくれます。45分くらい船で移動しましたがその途中でクジラの潮吹きもみるとこができました!(ちなみに帰りは尾びれもみることができました)
そして肝心のイルカですが、自然が相手なので出会えないかもと不安もありましたが、水中でも見ることできました!(ちなみに参加日までの3日間は出会えなかったみたいです)水族館みたいに近距離でみれたわけではありませんが野生のイルカに出会えたのには感動しました!その後はアクティビティとシュノーケルに分かれました。シュノーケルを体験しましたがこちらもたくさんの魚を真近で見ることができました。帰りにはスタッフさんとフラで盛り上がったりと楽しいひと時でした。たった一度のハネムーンの良い思い出になりました!
Aloha!! Anpan-san,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very pleased that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! あんぱん様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
We experienced parasailing as a family for the first time. We were worried about the weather since it rained heavily the day before, but on the day itself, there was no wind and we were blessed with good weather. Everyone in the family was a bit anxious, but once we took off, it was simply amazing! I highly recommend it!
家族で初めてパラセーリングを体験しました。
前日が凄い雨だったので天気が心配でしたが、
当日は風もなく、よい天気に恵まれました。
家族みんな少し不安もありましたが、いざ飛んでみたら、
もー、素晴らしいの一言!
オススメしますよ!
It was the best horseback riding experience. The explanations in English were very easy to understand, even for my 12-year-old and 8-year-old children. The people who accompanied us were fun and great! The horseback riding lasted a full hour along the coast, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the clarity of the water in Haleiwa. The location was also easy to get to. The sign is quite simple, so you might wonder if it's the right place, but I think it has a nice Hawaiian feel to it. I believe it would be easy to find with a navigation system.
最高の乗馬体験でした。英語での説明ですが非常に分かりやすく教えて頂き、12歳と8歳の子供達でも分かる内容でした。
一緒に回ってくれる方も楽しい人達で最高!
乗馬はかなり長めの1時間で海岸沿いを歩いて回りましたが、最高の景色でハレイワの海の綺麗さも堪能出来ました。
場所も簡単に行く事が出来ました。素朴な看板なので、ここかな?って思うぐらいですが、ハワイらしい感じで良いと思います。ナビがあれば簡単に行けると思います。
It was so much fun.
I want to participate again during my next stay in Hawaii.
It will be English only, but that's okay.
最高にたのしかったです。
また次回ハワイ滞在時も参加したいです。
英語オンリーになりますが、まあ大丈夫です
There were few Japanese people, and some parts were difficult to understand in English, but I had a great time. It was more refreshing than I expected, and I was able to fully enjoy all seven zip lines. There were some challenging spots along the way, but there were water, bananas, tomatoes, and macadamia nuts available, which made for a nice break. When it suddenly started to rain, the raincoat I bought at ABC Mart was a lifesaver!
日本人が少なく、英語の説明で難しいところもありましたが楽しめた。
思っていたよりも爽快感があり、全7本のジップラインを思う存分味わうことができた。
途中、難所なところがあったが、水やバナナ、トマト、マカダミアナッツなどが置いてあり、よいブレイクをすることもできた。
雨が急に降り出した時はABCマートで購入したレインコートが大活躍!
We purchased the five star sunset dining and jazz. The atmosphere was tranquil and relaxed. The staff was very polite and kind. The food ( 7 course) was magnificent! This was my second time for this cruise~ I will purchase another in the future
It was a fun time riding horses in the great outdoors. Personally, I thought a shorter course would be sufficient.
大自然の中で馬に乗って楽しいひと時でした。
個人的にはもう少し短いコースでも充分だなと思いました。
初めてのアウトフィールドライドを7歳と10歳の息子たちと体験しましたが、彼らにとって素晴らしい経験でした。
first out field ride for my 7-year and 10-year old sons and it was splendid experience for them
アロハ、
レビューをありがとうございます!お子さんたちが素晴らしい時間を過ごされたことを嬉しく思います。またのご利用をお待ちしております!
マハロ、
エミリー・ヘルナンデス
ガンストックランチ
Aloha,
Thank you for your review! We are glad your sons had a great time and hopefully we will see you again for another ride!
Mahalo,
Emily Hernandez
Gunstock Ranch
We love it! The crew are friendly and the performance was very interesting!! The food was stunning too!!! Love the lobster and the steak!! Thank you for this wonderful experience!!
I reserved a guaranteed seat in the front center, but today (the 24th), we were all together, and we had to line up for entry, ending up in seats at the end. However, the hula dance was significantly more wonderful and powerful than the dance I saw later at the Hawaiian Cultural Center, Star of Honolulu. The music and the emcee were truly American entertainers.
While I was dissatisfied with the seating, I was very satisfied overall, including the meal.
前方中央席確約で予約しましたが、今日(24日)は、皆一緒とのこと、列に並ばされ、入場、端の席になってしまいましたが、フラダンスは、そのあと見たハワイアン文化センター、スターオブホノルルのダンスより格段にすばらしく、大迫力でした。音楽も、司会もアメリカのエンタテナーそのもの。
席は不満でしたが、食事も含め大満足でした。