All Reviews for Teen Adventures (Ages 13-17)

He was visiting Hawaii for the second time, while it was my first time in Hawaii and my first time snorkeling as well. I was excited but also anxious, worried about seasickness, but the crew really lifted my spirits and my worries disappeared! I hoped to see wild dolphins even just once, but I was amazed to see so many up close, even more than I expected. I also got to ride a kayak and took a lot of photos, which made for wonderful memories. I want to meet the dolphins again when I come back to Hawaii!

彼は2回目のハワイで私は初めてのハワイでシュノーケリングも初めてでした。
ワクワクしつつも、不安もあり、船酔いも心配でしたが、クルーの方々が盛り上げてくれて不安は一気にとびました！
一目でも野生のイルカを見れたらいいなぁと思っていましたが、予想以上に近くで沢山見れてすごく感動しました。
カヤックにも乗れて、写真を一杯撮っていただきすごく思い出に残りました。
また、ハワイに来た時にはイルカに会いたいです！

We participated as a family of five: two adults and three children, including an infant. My wife and the infant stayed on the boat to watch while the rest of us went into the sea. Our accommodation was at Aulani, a Disney Resort. We participated on July 26.

It took about 20 minutes by car from Aulani to the port.

There were no changing rooms at the port, just a dirty public restroom. I was glad we wore our swimsuits beforehand.

There were about 30 participants, all Japanese. The staff included a Japanese host, while the others were locals. The boat felt quite old.

Once we left the port and headed out to sea, we started to see wild dolphins and sea turtles, which really got us excited.

The boat continued to the point where the dolphins were. I learned that the way to see the dolphins was to first spot them from the boat, then maneuver the boat ahead of where the dolphins were swimming. When the captain shouted "GO! GO! GO!", everyone quickly jumped into the sea to see the dolphins swimming.

While I was okay with it, my 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter could only swim about 10 meters, so jumping into the sea from the boat was quite scary for them. I had to more or less push them in, and honestly, it seemed very frightening for them.

Additionally, during our first encounter with the dolphins, my daughter needed to use the restroom, which caused us to miss the timing to jump in. It’s better to take care of that beforehand.

Fortunately, we were able to jump in during the second dolphin encounter and saw dolphins swimming underwater, but it seemed that some other participants missed out.

After that, we had cheeseburgers on the boat for a break and headed to the sea turtle encounter point. Unfortunately, there were no sea turtles, but we had a lot of fun kayaking together with the kids.

Finally, we all danced a Hawaiian dance on the boat before returning to the port.

It was quite hard both mentally and physically, but we were able to see dolphins, and the kids said they had a great time. I think it was a wonderful experience. At the end, the kids received small dolphin plush toys as gifts, and they were really happy about that.

夫婦＋子供2人＋乳児1人の5人家族で参加。
妻と乳児は海には入らず船の上で見学。
滞在先はディズニーアウラニ。
参加日は7/26。

アウラニから港までは車で20分程度でした。

港には更衣室等はなく、汚い公衆トイレがあるだけ。事前に水着を着用しておいてよかったです。

参加者は30名くらいで全員日本人でした。スタッフは司会進行(？)の方が日本人で、他は現地の方。船はわりと古い感じ。

港を出て沖に出ると、野生のイルカやウミガメがちらほら見えてきて、気分が盛り上がってきます。

そのまま船は進んでイルカがいるポイントへ。

その時知りましたが、イルカを見る方法というのは、
　まず船の上からイルカを目視で見つけて、
　イルカが泳ぐ先へ船で先回りし、
　船長が「GO!GO!GO!」と叫んだら
　みんなで大急ぎで海に飛び込み、
　イルカが泳ぐ姿を見る、
というものでした。

自分はいいとして、9歳の息子と7歳の娘はまだ10mくらいしか泳げないので、船の上から海に飛び込む、というのはかなり怖かったと思います。半分放り込むような形で飛び込ませたのですが、正直かなり怖かったみたいです。

あと娘が1回目のイルカ遭遇時、大きい方を催してトイレに行き、そのせいで飛び込むタイミングを逸してしまいました。トイレは事前に済ませておいたほうがいいです。

幸い我々は2回目のイルカ遭遇時に飛び込んで、海中を泳ぐイルカを見ることができましたが、他の参加者さんは見られなかった人もいたようです。

その後船上でチーズバーガーを食べて休憩し、ウミガメ遭遇ポイントへ。
残念ながらウミガメはいませんでしたが、子供たちと一緒にダブルカヤックでたのしくあそばせてもらいました。

最後に船上でみんなでハワイアンダンスを踊って港に戻りました。

精神的にも肉体的にもけっこうハードでしたが、イルカに会うことができて、子供たちはすごく楽しかったと言ってました。いい経験になったと思います。
最後に子供たちへのプレゼントで小さいイルカのぬいぐるみをもらってましたが、それもすごく喜んでました。

I participated with my 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter, while my wife and baby watched from the boat. All the other participants were Americans except for our group.

After about 15 to 20 minutes of being rocked by the boat, we arrived at the shark cage. I think we had come quite far out to sea.

Finally, we entered the cage to meet the sharks, but the waves were so strong that it was difficult to observe calmly.

My son and daughter were overwhelmed by the waves and quickly retired back to the boat, leaving me to see the sharks alone.

I was able to see the sharks up close, but due to the waves, I bumped my head against the cage and collided with others, which was quite tough.

On the way back, both I and the other participants didn't seem very energetic, including myself.

It might be better if the cage were a bit larger or if there were fewer participants at a time, but I think those who are prone to seasickness should carefully consider participating.

9歳の息子と7歳の娘、37歳の自分の3人で参加。妻と赤ん坊は船の上から見学しました。
参加者は自分たちグループ以外は全員アメリカ人でした。

船に揺られること15〜20分でサメケージに到着。けっこう沖の方まで来てたと思います。

いよいよケージに入ってサメとご対面しますが、サメよりも波がすごくて、落ち着いて観察するのがむずかしかったです。

息子と娘は波にやられて早々にリタイアして船に戻り、自分ひとりでサメを見ました。

いちおうサメは間近で見られましたが、波のせいでケージに頭をぶつけたり、他の人ともぶつかったり、かなりしんどかったです。

帰りの船では自分も含め、他の参加者もあまり元気がなかったですｗ

もう少しケージを広くするか、一回の参加者を少なくするかすれば多少マシになるかもしれませんが、酔いやすい人は参加は慎重に検討したほうがいいと思います。

When we arrived at a port-like place after a bus ride from the hotel meeting point, we were greeted by a lively Japanese lady! We boarded the boat and chose our seats. My friend and I wore swimsuits, T-shirts, shorts, and rash guards, holding beach towels in our hands. After a brief explanation, we encountered a turtle. Then we took some photos and headed to the sandbar!

When we reached our destination, we had to walk down the stairs to the sea, but to our surprise, the waves were up to our chests, so we ended up soaking our T-shirts right from the start, haha! After a short walk, we arrived at the sandbar.
1. Those who can't swim stay at the sandbar.
2. After enjoying the sandbar, we split into those who would go snorkeling.

The sea, sky, and sandbar were so beautiful that it was breathtaking! I can't even count how many photos I took.

When it was time to return, everyone got back on the boat, and while climbing the stairs, the Japanese guide playfully said, "Let's splash!" and we all got drenched, haha! We were completely soaked, but it felt great! If you don't want to get wet, you can simply let them know, and you can avoid it. After that, we had a light snack and got back on the bus!

The air conditioning on the bus was quite cold, so it's best to prepare for the chill.

I had a fulfilling time!

ホテルの待ち合わせ場所からバスに揺られ港のようなところにつくと、威勢の良い日本人のお姉さんがお出迎え！
船に乗り込み各自好きな席へ。
私と友達は、水着にTシャツ、短パン、ラッシュガードを羽織り、バスタオルを手に持ち行きました。
説明を受け数分後、カメと遭遇。
そして写真を撮っていざサンドバーへ！
目的地に着くと、階段を降りて海に行くのですが、濡れないと思いきや、胸のあたりまで波の高さがある中を歩いていくので、最初からTシャツびっしょり笑
そして少し歩いてサンドバーにつきます。
①泳げない人はサンドバーのみ
②サンドバーを楽しんだ後にシュノーケリングに行く人にわかれます。

本当に海と空、サンドバーがキレイすぎて感動！
何枚写真を撮ったことか。

時間になるとみんな船に上がっていくのですが、階段登りながら、日本人のガイドのお姉さんに潮を落としまーすと言われながら、バシャーンと全員水かけ笑 全身びっしょりだけど気持ち良い‼︎
濡れたくない人は、直に伝えれば濡れずに済んでいました。
その後軽食を取り、バスに乗ります！
このバスの時が冷房が効いていて寒いので、しっかり寒さ対策をした方が良いです。

充実した時間を過ごすことができました‼︎

I chose the free time plan because I wanted to relax in the town of Haleiwa. During the waiting time, I had the opportunity to talk with the driver and shared our action plan (wanting to eat garlic shrimp and chicken from Fumi's, and enjoy some Matsumoto's Shave Ice, as well as relax at the beach). The driver kindly offered to guide us. Since there were only two small groups exploring Haleiwa, we might have been lucky, but we stopped at the shrimp and chicken place to shop, and then he took us to the beach. With small children in tow, we were quite relieved not to have to move around on our own.

At the beach, we encountered a downpour and enjoyed shrimp and chicken in the rain, which was delicious. Within the limited time, we were able to efficiently achieve our goals, and I felt that participating in this tour was worthwhile. I thoroughly enjoyed Haleiwa.

I have one request for Veltra: while it states that the tour fee includes a tip, it would be helpful if you could specify how much the tip amount is. Since the driver was very kind, I was unsure how much to give as a tip, and knowing the included tip amount would make it easier to decide how much to give on the spot. I'm not very familiar with tipping customs.

ハレイワの街でゆっくりしたかったので、フリータイムプランを選びました。
待ち時間にドライバーさんと話す機会があったので、自分達の行動プラン（フリフリチキンとガーリックシュリンプ、マツモトシェイブアイスを食べたいこと、ビーチでゆっくり過ごしたいこと）を伝えると、案内してくださるとのこと。（ハレイワの街を散策するグループは2組で少人数だったので、運がよかったのかもしれませんが、）シュリンプ・チキンのお店で車を止めて頂き買い物し、その後、ビーチまで連れて行ってくださいました。小さな子供連れでしたので、自分達の足での移動が不安だったので、大変助かりました。
ビーチではスコールに遭遇し、雨の中、シュリンプやチキンを頂きましたが美味しかったです。
限られた時間の中で、効率的に目的を果たすことができて、このツアーに参加して得をした気持ちになりました。ハレイワを満喫できました。

Veltraさんに1点お願いがありまして、ツアー代金にチップを含むとありますが、チップ代がいくらなのかを明記して頂けると、わかりやすく助かります。ドライバーさんに親切にして頂いたので、チップをいくら渡すべきか悩み、ツアー代に含まれるチップ代がいくらかがわかると、その場で渡すチップの額を考えやすいと思いました。チップの習慣に不慣れですので。

Hiking to Diamond Head's top is a must! Great views, and great feeling of accomplishment. Don't forget to buy a certificate at the top!

I was completely surprised that both my kids were able to surf on the first class. They enjoyed it so much they (the kids) insisted on another session. Their teachers were so good the kids were interested in learning more!!! a big shout out to Travis, Tim and Adam. These young men are wonderful teachers and it was an honor to meet them. Hardworking, talented and yet so humble and compassionate to their culture and environment. It was a wonderful experience! I also want to say the office staff were also very nice. This picture is my son and his teacher Travis on the first session.

The Pearl Harbor Passport was a good value. The tour guides were informative and helpful. All the sites were very interesting, and there was always someone to answer questions. I particularly enjoyed the old film footage at the Pacific Aviation museum.

We participated as a family of four, including two children (a third-year middle school student and a fourth-year elementary school student). We joined a movie location tour and a visit to Secret Island.

During the movie location tour, a Japanese guide explained the places used for filming movies and commercials while showing us the breathtaking spots on Oahu. The view of the coastline from the mountains was particularly stunning.

At Secret Island, we were able to casually experience various ocean activities, and the kids were very satisfied. They tried sea kayaking and paddling on a longboard for the first time. While opinions may vary, I appreciated that it wasn't a system where someone teaches you; instead, the equipment was just laid out for us to use freely, making it a very relaxed experience.

子供２人（中学３年、小学４年）を含む、家族４人で参加しました。
映画ロケ地めぐりのツアーとシークレットアイランドに参加しました。
映画ロケ地めぐりは日本語ガイドさんが、映画・ＣＭ撮影などに使われた場所を説明しながら、オアフ島の絶景スポットを案内してくれました。特に、山から見る、海岸線の景色が最高でした
また、シークレットアイランドでは、色々な海のアクティビティーを気軽に体験できて、子供は大満足。シーカヤック、ロングボードを使ったパドリング等を初めて体験。人によって意見は分かれるかもしれませんが、誰かが教えてくれるというシステムではなく、道具がただおいてあるだけなので、それを使って自由に使いながら体験するといった大変気軽なシステムだったところも良かったです。

We participated as a family of four, with my middle school daughter and elementary school son. The kids enjoyed playing volleyball on the sandbar in the middle of the ocean, but what really amazed all four of us was the snorkeling afterward, where we got to swim up close to sea turtles.

中学生の娘、小学生の息子、家族４名で参加しました。
子供たちは海の真ん中にあるサンドバーでのバレーボールを楽しんでいましたが、何と言ってもその後に行ったシュノーケリングでウミガメを間近に見ながら泳げたことは、家族４人全員大感激でした。

Good time was had by all. If you don't have good sea legs, the captain may allow you to snorkel around the boat weather permitting. Be prepared to wait for others to have their turn, but you can see the fish whilst waiting as they are used to come up for feeding. The team were friendly and well organised (expect to tip at the end), good activity, although it doesn't top scuba diving.

It was truly amazing! ♡
The weather, the waves… everything was perfect!

I even encountered a large group of dolphins…
and got to swim with sea turtles…

And above all, the crew I went with was just fantastic!
It was only half a day, but it was a tour packed with the essence of Hawaii!

With ukulele and hula dancing…
Ah, it was just so much fun!!! Aloha~

本当に最高でした♡!
この日は天気も波も…全てが最高!

イルカの大群にも出逢えたし…
ウミガメとも泳げたし…

そして何より一緒に行けたクルーが
最高すぎました!
時間にすると1日の半分なんですけど
ハワイが凝縮されたツアーでした!

ウクレレにフラダンスに…
あ〜もお楽しすぎました!!!アロハ〜

Last year, I went horseback riding in the canyon with my grandchild, and we did it twice during our stay this year as well. You might wonder why we went twice in two days, but that's how enjoyable it is. If you have the time, leisure, and budget, it's definitely worth trying. I've experienced other horseback riding activities, but so far, this is my favorite.

The owner, Mr. ○○, is friendly and provides thorough instructions on how to ride and control the horse. The course includes ups and downs and runs through wooded areas without a lead rope, and before you know it, the horseback riding time is over while enjoying views of Haleiwa Bay below.

If I can go to Hawaii again next year, I will likely go horseback riding again. I want to share more of my experiences, but seeing is believing, and everyone has different senses and ways to enjoy things, so I can't say much more. However, I definitely encourage you to try it!

　昨年に続き今年も孫と一緒に渓谷乗馬を行いました。それも、滞在中2回も。
　何で2回、二日間もと思われるかもしれませんが、それが楽しいんです、時間と暇と予算があれば、やってみる価値がありますね、他の乗馬体験もしましたが、今のところ、ここが一番気に入っています。
　オーナーの○○さんも、気さくで乗馬のやり方、馬の操縦方法を丁寧にレクチャーしてくれます。
　コースもアップダウンや木立の中を引き綱無しで走行し、途中ハレイワの湾を眼下に見てあっという間の乗馬時間でした。
　おそらく、来年ハワイに行ければ、また乗馬をするでしょう。
　もっと体験したことを書きたいのですが、百聞は一見にしかず、人それぞれに感覚、楽しみ方が違うので、何ともいえませんが、是非体験してみてください。

A car was waiting for us at the hotel at the meeting time! The person in charge of the shuttle was Mr. Yano, who is of Japanese descent. He was a very interesting person, speaking a mix of English and broken Japanese!

He had a round sticker and something like a paper band on his right arm, and after confirming the contents of the contract (which were all written in Japanese), we signed.

My friend and I requested a 9 AM pickup, and along with a Japanese family of three and a mother and child from New York, there were a total of seven of us.

When we arrived at the port and boarded the boat, the waves were really strong, and it was shaking a lot. I usually don't get motion sickness, but it was a good decision to take some anti-nausea medication!

We were called one group at a time, and it was finally time to start! Our group and the Japanese family were worried about the height, which was 45 meters. The mother and child from New York challenged the 120 meters. The view was amazing, and I felt so happy surrounded by the beautiful sky and sea!

Next time, I want to challenge either the 90 meters or 120 meters.

On the way back, Mr. Yano and I had a lively chat! It seems there are other people in charge of the shuttle as well, so those who got Mr. Yano were lucky!

待ち合わせ時間にホテルにお迎えの車が！
送迎を担当してくれたのは、日系のやのさん。この方は、英語と片言の日本語混じりで話しかけてくる、とてもおもしろい方‼︎
右手に丸いシールと紙バンドのような物を腕につけ、契約書の内容(全て日本語で記載されてます)を確認後サインをします。

私と友だちは9時からを希望し、日本人の家族3人とニューヨークから来た親子2人と私たち、合わせて7人でした。

港に着き、船に乗ると波がスゴく、とにかく揺れます。普段乗り物酔いしませんが、酔い止めを飲んでおいて正解でした‼︎

1組ずつ呼ばれて、いざスタート！
私たちのグループと日本人の3人家族は、高さがどのくらいなのか心配だったので、45m。
ニューヨークから来た親子は120mに挑戦。
とても眺めも良いし、キレイな空と海に囲まれ幸せでした‼︎

次回は90mか120mに挑戦したいです。

帰りもやのさんとマシンガントーク炸裂笑
やのさん以外の方の送迎もあるようで、やのさんに当たった方は、ラッキーですね‼︎

Was a great first time experience for the whole family. Molly was a great guide!! Had so much fun driving and seeing the beautiful scenery. Would recommend it to everyone.

Overall it was a family friendly, enjoyable and relaxing experience. We all had a wonderful time.

Hi,

I had such an amazing time on their cruise!! First of all, the staff were all amazing. They were funny, welcoming, and most importantly, love their job! They really went out of their way to ensure that we had a fantastic time! And, the food was amazing! Maybe it's about eating on the boat after swimming, but regardless, it was really good!

This cruise also gives us ample time to really explore the area... it goes to sandbar, a place where green turtles gather, and finally an hour of snorkeling by the reef. They were all amazing experiences, and I would say that it is a MUST for anyone traveling to Hawaii!

Thank you, Captain Bob and his crew!

Masumi

I wanted to go horseback riding, so I looked for a plan that included transportation. Since I had been to Kualoa before, I decided to join this tour where we could visit various sightseeing spots and also go horseback riding.

Honestly, as an experienced rider, I found the horseback riding a bit lacking, and my husband, who has almost no experience, felt that he was just being carried by the horse and didn't find it enjoyable. (I don't expect a beginner to be able to control a horse.) However, the scenery was very beautiful.

One downside was that although it was supposed to include tips, there was a sign in the waiting room for horseback riding in Japanese stating that tips were not included in the tour. There were also two Americans participating separately who paid tips, and we ended up paying separately from the tour fee as well.

Additionally, for lunch, the guide ordered garlic shrimp for us to take out, but we had already paid in advance, so we couldn't use our coupon, and we didn't receive any change. The guide wasn't a bad person, but... it was disappointing.

とりあえず乗馬がしたい。という目的で送迎付のプランで探したところ、クアロアには前回行ったので、いろいろ観光地を回れて乗馬もできるこちらのツアーに参加させていただきました。
正直、乗馬は経験者の私には物足りなく、経験がゼロに等しい主人も馬が乗せてくれてる感が強く、おもしろさはなかったとのことでした。（素人が馬を制御できるとは思いませんが）。ただ、景色はとてもよかったです。ただ、チップ込のはずが、乗馬に待合室には日本語でツアーにはチップが含まれていません～という張り紙がしてあり、私たちのほかに別口でアメリカ人の二人組が参加していてチップを払っていて、私たちもツアー料金と別で払いました。
また、昼食にガーリックシュリンプをテイクアウトでガイドさんが注文しておいてくれたのですが、支払いも先に済ませてしまっていて、クーポン券が使用できなかった上、お釣りももらえませんでした。
ガイドさんは悪い人ではなかったのですが・・・。残念です。

Since it was lunchtime, I thought the depth would be about knee-high, and although there was only a small amount of sand, it was definitely there! I think it's best to check the timing, and also, since it can get murky, I believe not splashing around will help you take nicer photos!

お昼だったので、深さは膝くらいなのかなとおもったら、砂もほんの一部だったですがしっかり出てました！
ベストなタイミングを調べて、さらに、濁ってしまうので、バチャバチャしないほうがキレイに写真が撮れると思います！

I have been to Hawaii over 30 times, but I always travel individually. This time, since my daughter came along, I participated in a tour for the first time. It was great that there was a Japanese guide, so my daughter could enjoy herself comfortably.

ハワイには30回以上来ていますが、いつも個人旅行。今回は娘も一緒ということで初めてツアーに参加。日本語ガイドもいて娘も安心して楽しめよかったです。

The view from above was breathtaking, and the wind felt great! Both crew members were really handsome (laughs). It was so much fun being dropped into the sea while they said things like, "Shark bait!" and having the rope shaken!

空の上から見る景色は絶景で、風も気持ちが良かったー！
クルーの方は二人とも、めっちゃイケメンでした(笑)
「サメノエサ〜」とか言って海に落とされたり、ロープを揺らされたり、本当に楽しかった(≧∇≦)

I was very anxious because I can't swim. I couldn't enjoy snorkeling at Hanauma Bay the day before because I can't swim. However, snorkeling in water that was deep enough that I couldn't touch the bottom allowed me to float and see beautiful fish, making it a life-changing experience. It's okay even if you can't swim. I think you can have a wonderful experience. If I have the opportunity, I would definitely like to participate again.

私は、泳げないのでとても不安でした。前日ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルも泳げないため楽しむことができませんでした。でも、足のつかないほどの深さでのシュノーケルは、うくことができ、綺麗な魚も見ることが出来人生観が変わるほどの体験をすることが出来ました。泳げない人でも大丈夫。素晴らしい経験が出来ると思います。機会があれば、また是非参加したいです。

My first flight was awesome.
I wanna do it again at next trip.

"It wasn't the oldest company that boasts 'we dock at the shallowest spot!' but it was more than enough!

That said, if you go on an afternoon trip without checking the tide times, you might be a bit dissatisfied, so I think it's better to check the best dates and times within your schedule before making a reservation.

The buses for the round trip are a mix of nationalities, but there are two boats, one with English and the other with Japanese. The man guiding us on the bus spoke only in English, but he spoke very slowly and clearly, so even I, who can't hold a conversation, understood about half of it! On the boat, a Japanese guide provided all the explanations, which was reassuring.

Personally, what I regretted was that after coming up from snorkeling, they rinse you off with fresh water, but even though I was trying to keep my hair dry, the moment I stepped up the stairs, I got drenched from head to toe. It felt nice though..."

「一番浅いところに着岸します！」がウリの老舗さんでは
ありませんでしたが、十分でした！

とはいえ、満潮・干潮調べずに午後便とかで行ってしまったら
ちょっと不満だったでしょうから、
ちゃんと日程の中でベストな日時をチェックして申込みをされたほうが良いと思います。

行き帰りのバスは多国籍混載ですが、
船は2つで、片方が英語・片方が日本語と分かれていました。
バスでの案内をしてくれるおじさんはすべて英語ですが、
すごーくゆっくり、わかりやすい英語を話してくれるので、
会話のできない私でも半分くらいはわかりました！
船では日本人ガイドさんがすべての説明をしてくれるので安心です。

個人的に「しまったー」だったのが、
シュノーケルからあがった後、真水をかけてくれるんですが
髪の毛ぬらさないようにしてたのに
階段からあがった瞬間頭から「ざばー」でした。
気持ちよかったですけどね･･･

It didn't matter at all!!
Before going, I wondered if Captain Bruce would be good... but in the end, the boat docked right next to us, and the destination was nature!
As the name "Sand Bar" suggests, the land stretches wide and flat, so there's no way you can't land.
(There may be times when there’s no land due to high tide, but I think that applies to any tour.)

Anyway, I'm so glad I went on this tour!
The sea was simply beautiful!!
We were blessed with great weather and saw a wonderful gradient!
It felt like I could walk forever.
And no matter how far I went, I wasn't stopped or called back; it was an incredibly free tour, and I was very satisfied!

The crew was also wonderful,
with a perfect Japanese-speaking lady who taught us about the mainland U.S. and a handsome captain with excellent photo services!
After asking the captain for tips on how to meet sea turtles and going snorkeling, I was able to swim alone with a large elder turtle covered in moss!!
I occasionally see turtles while diving, but I've never seen one that big before!! It was so moving!!
Thank you, Captain!

I would love to participate again if I have the chance! ✨

関係ありませんでした！！
私自身、行く前はキャプテンブルースが良いのかな…と思ったりもしましたが、
結局船はすぐ隣に付きましたし、目的地は自然！
サンド「バー」というだけあって、棒状に横に広ーく陸地が続いているので、
上陸できない…なんてこともないです。
(満潮で陸地がないことはありますが、それはどこのツアーでも同条件になると思います)

とにかく、このツアーで行ってよかった！
ひたすらに、美しい海！！
天気にも恵まれ素晴らしいグラデーションを見られました！
どこまででも歩いていけそうです。
そして、どこまで行っても止められたり呼び戻されたりもしない、
すごーく自由なツアーで私は大満足でした！

クルーもとっても素敵で、
アメリカ本土のことも教えてくださる日本語カンペキなお姉さんと、
写真サービスが素晴らしいイケメンキャプテン！
キャプテンにウミガメに会えるコツを聞いてからシュノーケリングに臨んだら、
甲羅が苔だらけの大きな長老カメと二人っきりで泳ぐことができました！！
ダイビングなどでもカメには時折会いますが、
後にも先にもあんなに大きいカメは初めて見ました！！感動！！
キャプテン、ありがとう！

また機会があれば参加したいです！✨

This is my fourth time at Heaven's Ocean, and it was the best weather I've experienced so far, which made it a lot of fun!

I participated with four family members and four colleagues, and we were able to see several sea turtles. During snorkeling, the turtles came very close to us, and the weather was great with the clearest water I've seen in years. Even my colleagues who were there for the first time said it was amazing.

The lunch burgers were delicious, and I definitely want to participate again next year!

天国の海は4回目ですが今迄で最高の天気で楽しかったです(^^)

家族4人と同僚4人で参加しましたが海亀は何匹も見れたりシュノーケルではすぐ真下近くまで海亀が近づいて来たり、天気も良く海の透明度もここ数年では最高だったので、初めての同僚も最高と言っていました。

ランチのハンバーガーも美味しく是非来年も参加したいです(^^)

I got stuck in an unbelievable traffic jam on the way, spending several hours on the bus. However! The hospitality of our guide, who was determined to entertain us, was amazing!! They talked non-stop, and all their stories were incredibly interesting!! Normally, traffic jams are just exhausting, but I didn't get bored at all; instead, it turned into a great time where I could hear various stories.

That said, when I looked out at the sea from the long bus ride, I happened to see a whale spouting! What a lucky surprise!

On the boat, there was a wild singer who usually performs at luxury hotels, and a cute lady, around elementary school age, who was there just for this spring break, showing us adorable hula dances (her mother is a hula dancer, by the way!). It was a lot of fun! For lunch, the lady even drew a face with ketchup on my hamburger^^

Also, from what I could see, there was a handsome guy on board who seemed to be the best-looking in Hawaii, and a mermaid female photographer was accompanying us. The staff was so diverse, and I really enjoyed it!!

The highlight was the dolphin-calling "Mamma"! There's a superstition that if she boards, you'll get to see dolphins, and sure enough, within just 10 minutes of departure, we hit a pod of dolphins!! We quickly changed and jumped into the sea! The friendly group of dolphins played with the dead branches on the ocean floor, showing us their antics over and over again.

The dolphins we encountered were a type called spinner dolphins, which aren't found in Japan, and they even did spin jumps right in front of us! I was so moved by their acrobatics, it was like a dolphin show! I will never forget that sight, and I remember it every time I visit an aquarium!

When I looked up, I saw many dorsal fins jumping, and when I looked down into the water, I could hear the playful sounds of the dolphins. It was the best experience!

Even after we got out of the water, a pod of dozens of dolphins swam around the boat continuously.

It was such a great tour that I recommended it to my friends after returning home^^

Thank you so much, guide Su-san! I will definitely rely on you again when I go back to Hawaii✨

行きが信じられないほどの渋滞にはまり、数時間バスに籠りきりになってしまいました。
しかし！とにかくガイドの方の「楽しませよう！」というホスピタリティがすごかった！！
ずーっと休むことなく喋ってくださり、またそのお話がどれもとっても面白かったです！！
普通はしんどいだけの渋滞ですが、
飽きることはもちろんなく、むしろ色々なお話が聞けてよかったと思う時間になりました。
とはいえ長旅だったバスの中から海を見やると、
たまたまですが潮を吹くクジラが見えました！ラッキー！

船上では、普段ラグジュアリーホテルで演奏しているというワイルドな歌い手さんと、
春休みのためこの時期だけいるという小学生くらいのCuteなLadyが
とっても可愛いフラダンスを見せてくれ(お母様がフラダンサーなのだそう！)
大いに盛り上がりました！
ランチのハンバーガーはLadyがケチャップで顔を描いてくれましたよ^^

また、私が見る限りハワイ随一のイケメンさんが乗船していたり、
マーメイドの女性カメラマンが同行していたり、
とにかくスタッフさんがバラエティに富んでいて、とっても楽しめました！！

極め付けはイルカを呼ぶマンマ！
この方が乗ってくれるとイルカに会えるというジンクスがあるそうなのですが、
出港なんと10分足らずでイルカの群れにヒット！！
急いで着替えて海にドボン！
とっても人懐こい群れで、海底の枯れ枝を手や口に引っ掛けて遊んでいる様を
何度も何度も私たちに見せてくれました。

会えたのは日本にはいないスピナードルフィンという種類のイルカなのだそうですが、
目の前でスピンジャンプまでしてくれました！
イルカショー並みの回転に感動〜！
あの光景は忘れませんし、水族館に行くたび思い出します！

顔を上げればたくさんの背びれにジャンプ、
水中に顔を下げれば遊び、鳴いているイルカの声。
最高でした！

海から上がった後もずっと数十頭の群れが、船の周りをぐるぐる泳いでくれていましたよ。

とっても良いツアーだったので、
帰国してから友人にもオススメしました^^

ガイドのすーさん、本当に本当にありがとうございました！！！
またハワイに行く際はお世話になります✨

Taking the shuttle was the only way to go. They had all the gear we needed
However the long line to get in ate up a lot of our time. then the mandatory movie was really way to long and a lot of unnecessary info in it.

We had a great time it was the highlight of my trip.

I usually spend my time relaxing by the hotel pool, but this time I participated in a tour with my child for the first time. Since my daughter is three years old, we chose this tour that doesn't require swimsuits. Since we were going anyway, both parents and grandparents joined in to touch the dolphins. Having a Japanese interpreter made it easy to enjoy without worries.

We got to interact with the dolphins, and during the rest of the time, we watched a show. There was also a slide in one corner, so we were able to spend the whole time without getting bored. For lunch, we made bento and brought a blanket to eat on the grass. (Although there weren't many others doing the same...)

いつもはホテルのプールでのんびり過ごしていましたが、初めて子連れでツアーに参加しました。
娘が3歳なので、水着不要のこのツアーを選択。どうせならと、パパママ、おじいちゃんおばあちゃんも全員ツアーに参加してイルカを触りました。日本語通訳が付き添ってくれるので、安心して楽しめました。
イルカに触れ合え、その他の時間はショーを見ました。
一角に滑り台もあるので、飽きずに時間いっぱい過ごせました。
お昼は、お弁当を作ってシート持参で芝生で食べました。(他にそうしている人はいませんでしたが…。)

First time and challenges wake boarding.
Great weather and great instructor!
Wife stood up on the second run, me one the fourth. Definitely coming back!