Reviewed by: moppu
I went on June 2nd. It was my first experience on my third trip to Hawaii. Even though I'm not a good swimmer, I felt safe and enjoyed myself wearing a life jacket. The tour guide was Japanese and provided simultaneous interpretation, so I was able to understand the explanations clearly. Each person got to kiss a dolphin, swim while holding onto its fin, and I even heard the dolphin's "kikiki" sound. I was truly satisfied and felt healed. ^^
However, one downside was that I thought, "There's no way to take pictures during this experience." The staff took three photos (one of the dolphin kissing my cheek, one of me kissing its mouth in return, and one of me swimming while holding onto its fin), but they weren't very good... My friend's face wasn't visible at all, and I was told that the photo of me kissing the dolphin in return was missing... I reluctantly gave up and bought just two photos to take home. There was also a DVD of the experience, but it was a bit pricey...
Well, who cares about the photos! I think anyone who just wants to touch dolphins will be satisfied. They were so cute! ☆★☆
6月2日に行ってきました。
ハワイ3度目にしてはじめての経験。泳ぎの苦手な私でもライフジャケットを着てだったので安心して楽しめました。ツアーガイドの方は日本の方で同時通訳をしながらだったので、説明もきちんと受けられました。一人一人イルカとキスしたり、ヒレにつかまって泳ぐことが出来たり、イルカの『キキキ』という声も聞くことが出来たし、本当に大満足で癒されました^^
ただ、難点は、体験して「これじゃ、撮ることは無理だな」とは思ったけど、写真が撮れないこと。スタッフの方が、3枚(イルカがほっぺにチュー、おかえしに口にチュー、ヒレにつかまって泳ぐ)を撮ってくれるのですが、あまり上手ではなく・・・。友達は全く顔が映っていなかったり、私はとったはずなのにお返しに口にチューした写真が無いと言われ・・・。泣く泣くあきらめ2枚だけ買って帰りました。体験中のDVDもありましたがちょっとお高め。。。
ま、写真なんてどうでもいい!イルカととにかく触れたいという方は満足行くと思います。
と~てもかわいかったです☆★☆
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with a friend. Since I can't dive, I experienced the deep sea for the first time in this submarine. I was of course amazed to see so many fish up close, but I was surprised to see the colors fade as we went deeper. I couldn't help but laugh a little as my friend's complexion kept getting worse. For those who, like me, find swimming in the ocean a bit scary, I definitely recommend joining this tour. You can experience a mysterious world!
お友達と2名で参加しました。
私はダイビングが出来ないので、こちらの潜水艦ではじめて深海を体験しました。
たくさんのお魚をまじかに見られたのに感動したのはもちろんですが、深度が深くなるにつれ、色が失われていくのにびっくり。友達の顔色がどんどん悪くなっていくのには、ちょっと笑ってしまいました。
私のように海を泳ぐのはちょっと怖いという方、ぜひこちらのツアーに参加して見てください。神秘の世界が体験できますよ。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/05/24 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I'm back now! I returned the day before yesterday. We were fortunate with the weather, and at first, the kids were a bit hesitant, but once they touched it, they got excited and were all over the place. It was so much fun!
たっだいま~です
おととい帰って来ました。
天候にもめぐまれてはじめは気後れしていた
子供たちも一度触ったら興奮してはしゃいでました
とっても楽しかったです
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2005/05/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family of five (husband, wife, a sixth grader, a third grader, and a preschooler). Everyone in the family was impressed with the experience, which exceeded our expectations. We set sail from the pier, and the view from the boat was fantastic. We were in great spirits as we watched the submarine sink and rise from the water. (However, motion sickness medication is a must!) The scenery after boarding the submarine was like a different world, and both the parents and kids were moved by it. The 45 minutes flew by, and I believe it was the best activity. The price changed after booking (it became cheaper due to the minimum guarantee system), but they handled it properly. Of course, the children's tickets for two were free. Thank you so much, Alan!
今回ファミリー(夫婦、小6、小3、幼稚園児)の5人で参加しました。思っていた以上の内容でファミリー全員感激しました。桟橋から出航しましたが、その船からの景色もサイコーでしたし、船上から、潜水艦が沈んでいく姿、浮上してくる姿も見れて気分は絶好調でした。(しかし酔い止めの薬は必需品ですね)潜水艦に乗り込んでからの景色も別世界でこれまた親子ともども感動でした。あっという間の45分でしたが最高のアクティビティーだと思います。料金も予約後に変更(最低保証制度で安くなった)になったのですが、きちんと対応してくれました。もちろん子供料金は二人無料でした。本当にALANさん、ありがとうございました!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/05/05 |
Reviewed by: ma-san
I participated in Dolphin Adventure. From the beginning, I was really looking forward to swimming with the dolphins. After receiving the explanation, we were ready to swim, but the dolphins' mood... According to the instructor, dolphins are mammals and have feelings. So, when they are not in the mood, they switch them out to avoid forcing them. I realized again that dolphins have feelings too! Finally, we had a dolphin that was ready to swim with us, and we got into the water. It was my first time touching a dolphin, and I was surprised by the strange sensation. The dolphin retrieved the ring I threw, gave me a kiss on the cheek, and I returned the favor. I held onto the dolphin's pectoral fin and swam! I was able to enjoy many things with the dolphins, and time flew by. It was an emotional experience to do something that is not easily available. Additionally, there was an option to purchase photos and DVDs of the experience (a bit pricey...), which became a great memory. It was so much fun!
ドルフィンアドベンチャーに参加しました。はじめから、イルカと泳げることが楽しみで楽しみで。説明を受け、さあ泳ごうとなってからイルカたちの機嫌が・・・。インストラクターの方からの説明で、イルカは哺乳類だから気持ちがあるんです。だから、気分が乗らないときは、無理をさせないように交代させるんです。とのことでした。イルカにも気持ちがあるんだぁ~と改めて感じました。一緒に泳いでくれるイルカがやっと決まり、水の中に。初めてイルカに触ってみて、不思議な感触に驚きました。自分が投げた輪を拾ってきたり、頬にチューをしてくれたり、お返しにしてあげたり、イルカのハラビレにつかまって泳いだり!たくさんのことを通してイルカと楽しむことができ、あっという間に時間がたってしまいました。なかなか体験できないことができ、感動でした。また、その様子を写真やDVDにしての販売もあり(少し高め・・・)、いい思い出になりました。楽しかった!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/04/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I don't have many opportunities to ride a submarine, so it was quite nice, right? I also got to see sea turtles, and there were divers too. I think the morning is better because the water is clearer. You can also hear explanations in Japanese. The crew members were really cool. However, the photos they take are expensive (though I guess you don't have to buy them...). It's not easy to participate two or three times, but you should definitely try it at least once.
潜水艦なんて乗る機会もないし、けっこういいんじゃないの?
海亀も見れたし、ダイバーさんたちもいたなぁ。
朝一の方が、海も透明度があっていいと思います。
日本語の説明も聞けるし。
クルーの方たちがかっこいいわぁ。
ただ、とってくれる写真が高いです。(買わなきゃいいけど…)
2度3度とは参加しにくいけど、1度は乗ってみるべし。
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| Posted on: | 2005/04/16 |
Reviewed by: fwjf3240
It may have been a coincidence, but we were the only Japanese people there. Still, there were several staff members who spoke Japanese, so we had no trouble communicating. The children were very excited. While there weren't many beautiful corals or fish, we thoroughly enjoyed the artificial reefs, ship and airplane wrecks, sharks, and sea turtles (there were many). Watching the submarine surface and dive from our boat was impressive. The only issue was that there was no explanation regarding the pick-up of the shuttle bus when returning to the hotel, which caused some confusion afterward. The way it seemed like we couldn't return unless we participated in the coral processing factory tour was disappointing.
たまたまかと思いますが、日本人は我が家だけでした。それでもスタッフの方は、日本語ができる方が何人もいらっしゃいましたので不自由はありませんでした。子供たちは大興奮です。きれいな珊瑚とか魚は余りありませんが、人工漁礁にはじまり、船や飛行機の残骸、鮫に海亀(たくさんいました)と十分楽しめました。自分たちが乗ってる船から、潜水艦の浮上や潜水開始を見るのも迫力です。問題は送迎のバスのピックダウン(ホテルに帰るとき)について説明が無く、終了後困ったことです。珊瑚加工工場ツア−に参加しなければ戻れないように思えるやり方は感心できません。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/04/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my 5-year-old son. The dolphins were incredibly cute! We got to touch them a lot, and my son was very excited. However, there were many Japanese people in our group, and we ended up in the same group as only foreigners. The instructor who could speak Japanese was translating for the Japanese group from the back. I could understand the instructions, but it was disappointing that I couldn't translate the explanations about the dolphins for my child. My younger son, who is 2 years old, couldn't participate and cried a lot! I want to let him join next time.
5歳の息子と参加しました。イルカは最高に可愛かった!体にもたくさん触れたし、息子も興奮気味でした。ただ、グループ分けで日本人が多く私たちだけ外国の方と同じグループに・・・。日本語が話せるインストラクターは日本人グループの後ろで通訳。指示的なことなら理解できましたが、せっかく生態を説明してくれてるのに子どもに通訳してやることもできず残念でした。次男は2歳で参加できず大泣き!次回はやらせてあげたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/04/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was aware of the existence of submarines, but I hadn't participated due to the high cost. This time, since I was on a budget, I had given up on the idea, but with the free admission for children and the low price, I made an immediate decision to join. This price was the lowest, and I was very satisfied that our family of four could participate for the cost of one adult ticket on other tours. The view of the ocean floor from the submarine was truly beautiful. Since my children are 7 and 5 years old, they can't dive, so the whole family was overjoyed.
潜水艦の存在を知ってはいたものの、料金の高さで参加してませんでした。今回もお金のない旅だったのであきらめていたところ、子供無料制度、加えて料金の安さで即決でした。この値段は最安値で、よそのツアーのおとな一人分で家族4人参加できただけでも大満足でしたが、潜水艦からみた海の底はほんとにきれいでした。子供が7歳と5歳だったので、ダイビングもできないし、家族みんなで大喜びでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/04/07 |
Reviewed by: aphrodite
There were reasonable price slots for the small submarine, but the timing didn't work out, and from 3 PM onwards, it was quite expensive. Since we were staying at the Aston, the children's fare would be refunded, but still... I was worried about seasickness, but it turned out fine. However, on that day, it seemed like there was a lot of sand in the air, which affected visibility. I felt it was artificial as rumored and was left feeling unsatisfied, but the kids were happy.
小型の潜水艇で妥当な値段の時間帯もあったのですが、時間が合わず15時からはかなりお高いものでした。アストンに泊まっていたので、子供料金が返却されますがそれでも・・心配していた船酔いは大丈夫でしたが、当日は砂が舞い上がっているのか視界が悪かった印象です。私には噂どうり人工的な感じで不満が残りましたが、子供は喜んでいました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/04/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It seems that all the tour participants were foreigners due to the online reservation, and the person who picked us up didn't understand any Japanese at all. It appeared that they didn't understand the attractions we had reserved unless we explained them ourselves. Additionally, even though we had arranged for a later return time, there was a miscommunication, and we ended up having to take the bus back, which was quite a hassle.
However, the Dolphin Adventure was truly amazing as we got to interact a lot with the dolphins. It was so much fun to swim while holding onto the dolphins' pectoral fins and to kiss them.
In terms of food, places like this usually don't have much that suits my taste, but the hot dogs and cheese toast were really delicious.
I realized that a basic level of English is necessary.
ネットでの予約のせいかツアー参加者が全員外人でピックアップしてくれた人も日本語まったくわからずで、予約してるアトラクションをこちらから説明しないとわかってなかったみたいでした。それに帰りの車の時間を遅らせて予約したのに、通じてなくて帰りはバスで帰るはめになり大変でした。
でもドルフィンアドベンチャーはイルカとタップリふりあえて本当に最高でした。
イルカの胸ビレにつかまって泳いだりキスしたり、楽しかったです。
食事はこのような場所はだいたい口にあうものがないのですが、ホットドッグとチーズトーストがすごくおいしかったです。
最低限の英語力は必要だと感じさせられました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/03/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was my first experience on a submarine, and the navigator was an interesting person, so I enjoyed it. There weren't as many fish as I had hoped, but I think it was worth trying at least once.
潜水艦自体は初めての体験だったしナビゲータの方が面白い方だったのでたのしめました
魚は期待したほどはいなかったけど体験としては一度はしてみてよかったと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/03/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with a friend. The staff was really fun! Although it was a group, I quickly bonded with the other participants and we had a great time together. They taught us very carefully, and by the end of the two hours, I was able to stand up, feeling like a surfer. This is perfect for those who want to start or just want to try it out. You can participate with just a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen; everything else is provided. They also offer transportation to and from the hotel, which is very convenient. I wish I had brought a camera...
友達と二人で参加しました。スタッフがおもしろい!!グループでしたが、一緒に参加した子達ともすぐに打ち解け楽しくワイワイ。
とても丁寧に教えてくれたので2時間経った時には立てるようになり、気分はサーファー。これから始めたい人やちょっと体験したい方にはピッタリです。
水着とタオル、日焼け止めで参加O.K.あとはすべて貸してくれます。ホテルまで送迎してくれるので楽チンです。
カメラ持って行けばよかった。。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/03/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the Dolphin Adventure without transportation on March 17, after seeing Alan. I received a prompt response to my request, which made me feel at ease about joining. It seemed to have been cold until the day before, but the weather was truly beautiful on the day itself. We were divided into two groups, one with eight Japanese and another with seven foreigners, and we interacted with the dolphins in a pool facing the stunning blue sea. Today, the dolphins were in good condition, and my wife and daughter were looking forward to swimming with them. The dolphins turned upside down, and finally, my wife and daughter got to hold onto their pectoral fins (it wasn't the tail fin that day) for a rendezvous. Everyone got to swim with the dolphins. I captured my wife and daughter's amazing smiles on video! As for me? I ended up being the videographer, not expecting to have so much fun. I regretted not participating in such a wonderful activity! The photos available for purchase were also beautifully taken, but they were a bit pricey. I also heard that dolphins can be less energetic in lower temperatures.
ALANを見てドルフィンアドベンチャーの送迎なしコースに3月17日参加しました。リクエスト後、すぐに回答が頂け安心して参加することができました。前日まで寒かったようですが、当日は本当に良い天気で海の青さが際立つ海に面したプールで日本人8人、外国人7人の2グループに別れ、イルカとの触合い。今日はイルカの体調がいい。という事で一緒に泳げるのを妻と娘が期待していました。そしてイルカがひっくり返った格好になり、とうとう胸ヒレ(当日は尾びれではありませんでした)につかまってランデブー。一人一人全員がイルカと一緒に泳ぐ事が出来ました。妻と娘の最高の笑顔をばっちりビデオに納めました!えっ、僕?そうです、こんなに楽しそうとは思わずについビデオ係となってしまいました。こんなに素敵なアクティビティなら参加すれば良かった!と後悔しまくり。購入用の写真も素敵に取れていました。が、少々高め。後、聞いた話では、気温が低いとイルカも元気がないそうです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/03/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on March 14th. I was able to interact a lot with the dolphins, and I was very satisfied with the photos and videos taken with them. However, the photos and DVD might be a bit expensive... I couldn't take any pictures myself.
3月14日に参加しました。
イルカと沢山触れ合えたし、イルカとの写真やビデオを撮ってくれたりと大満足です。
でも、写真とDVDはちょっと高いかも…。
自分では写真が撮れなかったし。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/03/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I think participating in this tour was a great decision. The underwater exploration in Hawaii, with its clear and beautiful cobalt blue waters, is truly unique to Hawaii. We were also lucky to see resting and swimming turtles, which was a wonderful experience. It became a great memory for both of us.
However, I found out that (1) if you book this tour locally, it costs around $65 to $66, which is significantly cheaper than what we paid through the company. (2) After disembarking, we were taken to a place with coral, but it turned out to be a jewelry sales pitch, which felt a bit off. I think everyone would have had a better impression if we had gone directly to our intended destination without that stop.
本ツアーに参加し大変良かったと思います。
ハワイの海底探検、澄み切ったきれいなコバルトブルー、の中これはハワイならではと思います。
そして運良く、休んでいる亀、泳いでいる亀が見られた事ラッキーでした。
夫婦共良い思い出となりました。
ただ(1)本ツアーは現地で申し込むと65~66ドルと当社よりはるかに安い事判明した。
(2)下船後さんごの所へ連れて行ってもらいましたが行った先はジュエリーの
売りつけ、何か釈然としません、これがなく直接行きたい所迄の送迎の方が皆さん
印象良かったと思いますが・・・・。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/03/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my mother! I was anxious because I can't swim, but I was okay thanks to the life jacket. My mother, in her 50s, seemed more anxious than I was, but once it started, she had a great time! Since we participated in the first session of the morning, the water was extremely cold, but I forgot all about that because the dolphins were so cute and it was so much fun! One slight disappointment was that the content changed depending on the dolphins' mood, and it took a long time to take photos, which confused me because the staff at the shop were saying different things. However, all the trainers were very kind! If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to make time to participate in this tour.
私は母と2人で参加しました!私は泳げないので不安だったのですがライフジャケットで浮くので大丈夫でした母は50代なので私より不安そうでしたが始まったら凄く楽しんでくれてました!!朝一番ので参加したので水が物凄く冷たかったのですがそんな事も忘れるくらいイルカが可愛く楽しかったです!!少し残念だったのがイルカのご機嫌で内容が変わってしまった事と写真が出来るのに凄く時間がかり売店の人達がここに違う事を言うので戸惑いました・・・だけどトレーナーの人達は皆親切でした!!またハワイに行ったら時間を作ってでもこのツアーに絶対参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/03/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated on February 13th. I was really moved by my long-awaited interaction with the dolphins! When I attended, there were three Japanese staff members, which made me feel very secure about participating.
I was able to hold onto the dorsal fin and swim for just a few seconds, but there were plenty of other opportunities to interact, so I was fully satisfied. However, it was disappointing that I couldn't take photos with my own camera. They do have a photographer who takes pictures that you can purchase, but I found it expensive—about $25 for three prints of the same shot in different sizes—so I didn't buy them.
Since Sea Life Park is a bit far, I recommend heading out early. Even if you arrive early, you can watch the dolphin show, so you’ll have plenty of time to fill. I took the Blue Line trolley bus to get there. You can also ask the staff at the entrance for the bus schedule for your return trip, so you’ll be fine.
2/13に参加してきました☆
念願のイルカとのふれあいでかなり感動しました!
私が参加した時は、日本人のスタッフが3人いたので
すごく安心して参加できてよかったです。
背びれにつかまって泳げるのはほんの数秒でしたが
それ以外にも、触れ合える時間がたくさんあったので
充分満足でした。
ただ、一緒に自分のカメラで撮影することはできなかったのが
残念でした。一応、向こうのカメラマンが撮影してくれた写真を
購入できるのですが1ショットを違うサイズで3枚現像された
物が確か25ドルぐらいしたので私は高くて購入しませんでした。
シーライフパークは少し遠いので早めに出かけられることをおすすめします。
早く着いてもイルカのショーを見たりできるので時間は充分に潰せます。
私は、トロリーバスのブルーラインで行きました。
帰りのバスの時間もシーライフパークの入り口の係員に聞けば時刻表を
もらえるので大丈夫です。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/02/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went to train dolphins. I was in charge of the video while my husband and children participated, and the staff were very kind, providing detailed information about the dolphin and sea lion show times, so we were able to enjoy ourselves without wandering around the Sea Life Park. The weather was bad and it was a bit chilly, but we had a valuable experience, and the kids were thrilled. By the way, I have a 6-year-old and a 4-year-old boy, and I was a little worried they might get scared and cry, but the staff provided one-on-one support, which made me feel at ease. We took a commemorative photo with the dolphin, but it was a bit disappointing that their expressions were a little stiff since we took the photo right after interacting with the dolphin. Overall, it was definitely a plan that I felt was worth participating in. I would love to go again if I have the opportunity.
イルカの調教に行ってきました。私はビデオがかりで、主人と子供たちが参加しましたが、スタッフの方もとても親切でイルカ・アシカのショーの時間なども細かく教えてくれたので、シーライフパーク内でもウロウロすることなく十分楽しめました。天気が悪く雲っていたので、少し寒がっていましたが貴重な体験ができて子供たちも大喜びです。ちなみに6歳と4歳の男の子で、怖がって泣きはしないかと少し心配しましたが、スタッフの方がマンツーマンで付いていてくれたので、安心しました。イルカと記念写真を撮ってくれましたが、イルカと触れ合ってすぐに撮るので表情がすこしこわばっていたのが残念です。全体的には参加して良かったと絶対思えるプランでした。機会があればもう一度行ってみたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/02/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my 4-year-old and 5-year-old daughters in mid-January. I was really looking forward to it since you can't touch dolphins in Japan. I made a reservation in advance with Alan, and on the day of the event, the Sea Life Park bus picked us up at the hotel on time, and we arrived at the location without any issues. The dolphins were so cute, and the kids were thrilled. They got to touch the dolphins' backs, feed them, and even touch their teeth when they opened their mouths. The dolphins showed us various movements on command. I was a bit worried since I had small children with me, but it was reassuring that the staff on site were Japanese. The kids made some wonderful memories. I hope that when they are a bit older, we can join a tour to swim with the dolphins.
One thing, the dolphin cart was a bit difficult to handle, even though the kids enjoyed it.
1月中旬に4歳と5歳の娘と参加しました。日本ではイルカに触ることなんて出来ないのでとっても楽しみにしていました。事前予約をアランちゃんで済ませ、当日ホテルに定刻でシーライフパークバスのお迎えがあり、何事もなく現地に到着できました。イルカはとってもかわいくて、こどもも大喜びで、イルカの背を触ったり、えさをあげたり、口を空けてくれたとき歯を触ったり、こちらの指示でいろんな動きを見せてくれました。小さな子供連れだったので心配でしたが、現地スタッフが日本人の方でしたので安心できました。子供達にとってとてもいい思い出ができました。もう少し大きくなったら、イルカと泳ぐツアーに参加できたらいいなと思います。
1つだけ、イルカのカートは子供は喜びましたが、扱いに大変でした。
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| Posted on: | 2005/01/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It was rare and the narration by the lady was quite entertaining. However, I was a little disappointed by the lack of vitality in the Hawaiian sea. Was it due to the ocean currents or the lava...? The sea itself was incredibly clear, almost transparent, and I was moved by how beautiful the water was. Even when I dove down to the seabed, I could see the fish with just natural light. My heart raced when I saw sea turtles and sleeping sharks. It seems like there are similar submarines in other seas as well, so I might want to try that too!
珍しかった♪あと、ナレーションのおあねーさんが、中々楽しませてくれましたよ。
しかし、ハワイの海って生命力の無さに少しだけがっかりしました。
海流の所為か、溶岩の所為か・・・
海自体は、すけるようで凄く水が綺麗で感動しました。海底まで潜ったのに自然光だけで魚が見れました。
海亀や、眠り鮫を見たときには心躍りますよ。
違う海でも同じ潜水艦があるみたいなので、それも乗ってみたいかな~
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/01/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in Splash U at Sea Life Park. The bus arrived on time, and the ride was enjoyable. It was great to have the rare experience of touching a dolphin. The dolphins were truly adorable. However, the contact time with the dolphins was short, which made it feel a bit overpriced. I brought an underwater camera, but I hardly had any time to take photos. In addition to Splash U, there was a dolphin show happening in the park, so I think it's worth considering that time as well if you're going. Overall, it was a very good experience.
「シーライフパーク」でスプラッシュUに参加しました。バスも定刻どおりに迎えに来てくれ、車中も楽しく移動できました。実際にイルカに触る貴重な体験ができてよかったです。イルカも本当に本当に愛くるしかったです。ただ、イルカとの接触時間は短く、割高感を感じてしまうところもあります。水中カメラを持っていきましたが、実際に撮る時間はほとんど取れませんでした。スプラッシュUとは別に、園内でイルカのショーが開催されており、どうせ行くならその時間も考慮したらいいと思います。全体としては非常によかったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/01/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The children were really looking forward to interacting with the dolphins nearby. The dolphins were well-behaved and participated happily. I think even younger elementary school students can understand and join in without any issues.
However, it felt more like the guests were sending signals to the trainers rather than to the dolphins... (It might be a bit unsatisfying for adult-only participants.)
When the trainer acted playfully, the dolphins followed suit, and I felt that the quality of the tour depended on the trainer's skills.
I was surprised by the high price of the commemorative photos. Since accompanying observers are allowed to take photos freely during the session, I wonder if they will sell well...
When I visited Sea Life Park last June, I didn't notice this, but this time there were a lot of mosquitoes, and I got quite a few bites.
Overall, I think we had a great time.
近くでイルカと触れ合えるとあって、子供達はとっても楽しみにしていました。
イルカもお行儀が良く、楽しく参加できました。
小学校低学年以下でも十分理解でき参加できると思います。
ただイルカへのサインはお客さんが送っているというより
調教師を見ている感が・・・(大人だけの参加だと物足りないかも)
調教師がおどけるとイルカもおどけ、
調教師の良し悪しでツアーも決まると思いました。
ただ記念写真の高額さにびっくり。
参加中は同行の見学者が自由に写真をとってもいいので、
これでは売れないのでは・・・
前回6月にシーライフパークに行った時は気にならなかったのですが、
今回は蚊が多く、かなり刺されました。
全体としては十分楽しめたと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2005/01/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated in the no transportation plan at 3 PM with a group of four. The Dolphin Adventure was amazing. We were really looking forward to it before going, and after participating in the activities, all four of us returned completely satisfied. The dolphins are incredibly cute. The activities included touching the dolphins directly and observing them underwater while wearing masks, making for a packed 45 minutes that flew by. At the end, we were able to swim while holding onto the dolphin's dorsal fin. The staff took photos for us, and there were also Japanese staff members who were very kind. Additionally, participants in this activity receive a 10% discount on shopping and dining at Sea Life Park, which is a great deal. We had a very enjoyable day. Thank you!
グループ四人で、15時の送迎なしプランに参加しました。ドルフィンアドベンチャー最高です。行く前から、かなり楽しみしていましたが、実際アクティビティーに参加してみて四人とも大満足で帰ってきました。なんといってもイルカが超かわいいです。アクティビティーの内容は、イルカに直接触れたり、イルカの水中での様子をマスクをつけて見たりと盛りだくさんで、あっという間の45分間でした。最後にイルカの背びれにつかまって泳ぐこともできました。スタッフのかたが写真を撮ってくれます。日本人のスタッフの方もいて、とても親切でした。また、このアクティビティーに参加する人は、シーライフパークでの買い物や食事が一割引になるのでお得ですよ。とても楽しい一日をすごすことができました。ありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2005/01/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated in the early morning Dolphin Adventure with transportation included as a couple. Since we went to Hawaii to swim with dolphins, this activity was extremely satisfying.
First, there was an explanation of the program. They mentioned that we would swim while holding onto the dolphin's dorsal fin, which made me feel at ease. We started by taking pictures while swimming together. The dolphins were adorable, and it was a dream come true.
We also took photos while holding the dolphins (the photos were expensive, but I bought them). After that, we were allowed to touch the dolphins' bodies. We could also see how the dolphins swim underwater. We could hear the dolphins' sounds as well. When I asked the instructor questions, they taught us various things about the dolphins.
I didn't expect to spend such a long time interacting with the dolphins, so I was really glad I participated. The dolphin I swam with is famous and has appeared in Japanese car commercials. Although it is older, it was very energetic. I heard that wild dolphins have shorter lifespans, but at Sea Life Park, they are well cared for and live longer because there are no natural enemies. Indeed, when I touched the dolphin, it seemed quite plump.
After the program, there is an outdoor shower with cold water. You can change, but the lockers are small and only suitable for valuables, so it’s better to minimize your belongings.
Participants receive discount coupons for the restaurant. I didn't have high expectations for the restaurant, but it was quite tasty. A hot dog with French fries was about five dollars.
You can also see shows featuring dolphins and sea lions. The dolphin show was different from those in Japan and had a skit-like style, which was nice. You can also feed sea turtles (the food is paid). Sea Life Park has beautiful scenery and is fantastic. I would love to participate again.
夫婦で、送迎付きドルフィンアドベンチャーの朝一番の回で、参加しました。
イルカと泳ぎたくてハワイに行ったので、このアクティビティは大満足でした。
最初に、プログラムの説明がありました。その際に、イルカの背鰭につかまって泳ぎますと言ってくれたので、安心しました。
まず、一緒に泳ぎながら写真をとりました。イルカはかわいくて、夢がかなって最高でした。
イルカを抱いて写真も取ります。(写真は、高いですが買いました)
その後、イルカの体を触らせてもらえます。また、水中でイルカの泳ぐ様子なども見られます。
イルカの鳴き声も聞こえました。インストラクターの方に質問すると、イルカについて色々教えてくれます。
こんなに長い時間、イルカと触れ合えるとは思っていなかったので、参加して本当に良かったです。
私が一緒に泳いだイルカは、日本の車のコマーシャルにも出ている有名なイルカだそうで、年はとっているそうですが、とっても元気でした。
野生のイルカだと寿命が早いそうですが、シーライフパークでは健康管理が良くなされていて、天敵もいないため長生きするそうです。確かにイルカに触ったところ、結構太っているようでした。
プログラムが終了したら、冷たい水ですが屋外でシャワーが浴びられます。着替えもできますが、ロッカーは貴重品を入れるだけの小さいものなので、荷物は最小にしたほうが良さそうでした。
プログラムに参加すると、レストランの割引券ももらえます。レストランは、期待していなかったのですが、結構おいしかったです。ホットドックにフレンチフライがついて5ドル位でした。
イルカやアシカのショーも見れます。イルカのショーは、日本のものと違って、寸劇風で良かったです。海亀の餌付け(餌は有料)もできます。シーライフパークは景色も良くて最高です。また、参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/01/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in early December. It was a bit cold with a passing rain shower on the day, but the opportunity to interact directly with dolphins is rare, making it a valuable experience. There were about 10 people in total, divided into two groups: Japanese and Westerners. The staff had a great vibe, allowing us to relax and enjoy a fun time without any pressure. I definitely want to go again next time in the hot summer!
12月の前半に参加しました。
当日は通り雨もあり少し寒かったのですが、イルカと直に触れ合える機会なんて
そうそうある訳でもなく、貴重な体験でした。
全部で10人程が同時に、日本人と欧米人の2つのグループに分かれて体験しました。
スタッフの方のノリがとても良く、気を張らずにリラックスして楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ぜひ今度は暑い夏にまた行きたいと思います!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/01/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the 11 AM session without transportation, and it was so much fun! I left Waikiki around 8:30 AM by rental car, and after stopping a few times at scenic spots, I arrived at the park in about an hour (the parking fee is $3). It was very quiet in the morning, so I walked around the park before heading to the adventure check-in.
About 16 people participated, and we were split evenly into Japanese and English groups. There are two pools for training and swimming together. We were able to swim with the dolphins, but it was more about swimming on our own while touching the dolphins' heads with one hand, and it only lasted about 5 meters. There was no explanation about anyone feeling unwell that day, so if there are fewer participants, I wonder if they would pull each person along?
After that, I watched the dolphin show at 12:30 and bought some photos to take home. I was worried about my glasses and contacts, but my glasses were fine on the beachside, and there are goggles for the contacts, so it was okay. I brought an underwater camera, but underwater photography was not allowed, and there was no time to take pictures at all.
Even though it was different from what I imagined, I enjoyed it enough to recommend it! ☆
送迎なしの11時の回に参加してきました。とっても楽しかったです!
レンタカーでワイキキを8時半頃出発、途中に何度か景色の良い所で下車しながら一時間で園に到着です(園の駐車場は$3)。午前中はとても空いていたので、園内を一周してからアドベンチャーの受付にいきました。
16人位が参加しましたが、丁度半分ずつ日本語と英語のグループに分けられました。調教と、一緒に泳ぐためのプール二つがあります。一緒に泳ぐことはできましたが、4人ずつイルカの頭の辺りを片手で触りながら自分の力で泳ぐ、という感じでした。5m程一緒に泳ぐだけであっさり終わりです。その日体調が悪いなどの説明はなかったので、参加人数が少なければ一人ずつ引っ張ってもらえるのかな?
その後12時半のイルカショーを見て、写真を買って帰りました。メガネとコンタクトが心配でしたが、メガネはビーチサイドに、コンタクトは水中眼鏡があるので大丈夫です。水中カメラを持っていきましたが、水中撮影は不可で撮る暇も全くないです。
想像とは違っても十分楽しめたので、おすすめです☆
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2004/12/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with my parents, who were experiencing horseback riding for the first time, while I had some experience but was trying Western style for the first time. Before joining, I read some negative comments and was worried about whether my parents would be okay (my father had injured his left hand before our trip to Hawaii and couldn't use it), but during the ride, the staff kindly checked on my father in simple Japanese. My mother, who initially looked anxious on the horse, was very satisfied by the end of the two hours, saying, "I want to ride a little longer!" As someone who has experience in horseback riding, I felt it was a bit lacking, but trying Western style for the first time was interesting, and the scenery was wonderful, allowing us to enjoy it leisurely. The staff member who galloped alongside our line was cool and I was envious (laughs). The view from the horse's back is different and lovely, so I highly recommend it to those who haven't tried it yet.
乗馬初体験の父母と、乗馬やってるけどウェスタンスタイルは初めての私の三人で参加しました。参加する前は、こちらの良くないコメントを読んで、初めての父母は大丈夫なのか心配だったのですが(父はハワイ前に左手を怪我して使えない状態でしたし)、実際は道中、スタッフの方がまめに片言の日本語で父の事も気遣ってくれ、最初は馬の上で不安な顔をしていた母も、2時間終わる頃には「もう少し乗っていたい!」と言っていたくらいに大満足でした。乗馬体験者の私は少し物足りないかな~って感じでしたが、ウェスタンスタイルで乗るのも初めてで興味深く、景色も素晴らしくてゆったりと楽しめました。駈歩で私達の列の横を走るスタッフの方がかっこよく、うらやましかったです(笑)。馬の背から見る景色はまた違って素敵ですので、未体験の方はぜひおすすめします。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2004/12/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
My children, in the third and fifth grades, participated in a two-hour private lesson. Since they only had private lessons available, I thought it would be fine. The content of the lesson felt similar to both group and private lessons, but I believe the kids could enjoy it just as much.
The third grader rode on the board with the coach, while the fifth grader was able to stand on their own. I requested a coach who speaks Japanese and is familiar with children, so there were no issues for them. (It's definitely a good idea to make such requests.)
They provided transportation both ways, and there were no demands regarding tips, which is often mentioned. The kids were thrilled and eager to surf again. Additionally, there was a coupon available online for a T-shirt, and they received a T-shirt with the Hans Hedemann logo.
I would like to participate again next time I go to Hawaii.
小学3年と5年の子供が2時間のプライベートレッスンに参加しました。子供はプライベートしかないとのことでしたので。レッスンの内容はグループもプライベートもかわらない感じでしたが子供が参加しても十分楽しめると思います。
3年生の子供はコーチと一緒のボードに乗っていましたが、5年生の子供は一人で立てるように
なりました。日本語が話せ、子供に慣れているコーチをリクエストしておいたので、子供でも問題なかったです。(リクエストは絶対にいれたほうがいいですよ。)
行き帰りとも送迎してもらえたし、よく言われるチップについても要求とかはなかったです。
子供たちもまたサーフィンをしたいと大喜びでした。また、インターネットでTシャツがもらえるクーポンがあり、ハンズヒーデマンのロゴ入りTシャツがもらえました。
次回もハワイにいったら参加したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2004/11/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my first time in Hawaii, and since I wear contact lenses regularly, I decided to give it a try. I was worried because the weather hadn't been good until the day before, but I was able to see quite beautifully. There were also two sea turtles, and they were adorable. However, on the day I participated, there were some swells, and unfortunately, I got seasick while looking down on the boat. If you're sensitive to motion sickness, you should be careful. During the dive, there was an explanation saying, "There is a sea turtle on the left," and the person on the right was hurriedly trying to look, but I think there's no need to panic since they do turn around properly at the points (although there's a chance they might disappear in the meantime...). Other than that, I had no issues with the service and enjoyed myself.
初めてのハワイでコンタクト常用なので申し込んでみました。
前日まで天気が良くなかったので心配していましたが、なかなか綺麗に見ることが出来ました。
海亀も2匹いて可愛かったです。
ただ参加した日はうねりがあるということで、船上で下を向いていたら不覚にも船酔いしてしまいました。
乗り物に弱い方は気を付けた方が良いです。
潜水中は「左に海亀がいます」という説明で右の人も慌てて見ていましたが、
ポイントではちゃんと旋回してくれるので慌てる必要は無いと思います(その間に居なくなる可能性はありますが…)
その他、対応等も問題なく楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2004/10/30 |
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