Reviewed by: an
I participated with my mother on our first overseas trip together. Since my mother is over 60, I was a bit worried about whether she would enjoy it among the younger participants, but thanks to the fun guidance from the staff and the stunning beauty of the ocean, those worries disappeared. We had a great time. My mother, who can't swim, stayed on the boat during the snorkeling time, but she was able to enjoy the beautiful sea without getting seasick. I was truly glad that we didn't switch to a cheaper company after hearing that Captain Bruce's boat is the only one that can land on the sandbar. Thank you very much!
初海外の母と二人で親子参加しました。
還暦を過ぎた母ですし、若い人たちの参加の中で楽しめなかったらどうしよう~~と、少し不安でしたが、スタッフの方の楽しい案内や、あまりの海の綺麗さにそんな不安はどこへやら・・・。
とっても楽しかったです。
泳げない母は、シュノーケルの時間はずっと船の上でしたが、それでも船酔いすることなく、綺麗な海を堪能できたようでした。
キャプテンブルースの船が、唯一サンドバーに上陸できると聞いて、破格の値段の会社に乗り換えずによかった~~と心から思いました。
本当にありがとうございました!
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/06 |
Reviewed by: taka
We participated as a family of four, consisting of a senior couple and two daughters. The activity included transportation, and when we got off the bus that picked us up at the meeting point, we were greeted by a captain with a stern face. However, his eloquence drew us in and made us laugh, making the approximately 45-minute ride to the dock feel short.
Upon arriving at the sandbar on our private boat, I was amazed to discover such a place in the middle of the spacious Kaneohe Bay… it felt like a miracle of nature. With waves breaking on the distant reef and the green mountains and islands surrounding the bay, there’s no other place where you can relax like this.
Previously, I always went to Hanauma Bay for its coral sea, but the coral I saw while snorkeling here was all alive. The variety of colorful fish and coral is incredible, and I highly recommend bringing a waterproof camera. We also saw many HONU (turtles), so there’s no doubt you’ll have a great time.
Unfortunately, when we participated, it was during a full moon, and the water depth was about 10-15 cm. If you want to fully enjoy the white sandbar, it seems best to check the tide and go around the middle of the new moon and full moon. I also appreciated the captain's singing (he was referred to as the general)… it was a delightful experience.
シニアの夫婦と娘2人の家族4人での参加です。
送迎付のアクティビティ、集合場所に迎えに来てくれたバスから降り立ったのは、厳つい顔のキャプテン?。
でもその饒舌なこと、話に引き込まれたり笑わせられたりで、船着き場までの約45分が短く感じられました。
そして、専用ボートで到着したサンドバー。
広々としたカネオヘ湾の真ん中に、こんな場所があるなんて…大自然の奇跡です。
遠くにリーフでくだける波、湾を囲む緑の山々と島、こんなにのんびりとできる場所は、他には無いのでは。
今まで珊瑚の海ということで、ハナウマ湾へ行くのが常でしたが、シュノーケルで見た珊瑚は、全てが生きている珊瑚。
様々な色の魚と珊瑚、絶対に防水のカメラを持って行くことをお勧めします。
HONU(亀)も数多く見ることができ、楽しめること間違いなしです。
ただ残念なことに、参加したときは満月の時期、10~15cmほどの水深でした。
ホワイトサンドバーを十分に楽しみたいときは、潮の満ち引きの確認を、新月と満月のちょうど真ん中が良いようです。
キャプテン(ジェネラルと言われていた)の歌にも…感謝です。楽しませていただきました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/06 |
Reviewed by: umigame
As soon as we set off by boat, the view of the Ko'olau mountain range from the sea is truly majestic, just as it has been featured in movies and dramas. The sandbar was incredibly beautiful and exceeded my expectations. There were areas shallow enough to reach my ankles. Sitting there felt a bit like being in a hot spring... There was also a Japanese guide, so even if you don't understand English, you can feel at ease, and I was very satisfied. At the sandbar, we could play volleyball and practice snorkeling for about an hour, and just relax. You can also enjoy drinks (for a fee). The hamburger for lunch was delicious. During this season, it can get a bit chilly when it's cloudy, so we Japanese wore long-sleeved parkas and covered ourselves with beach towels. We were able to warm up with hot drinks. I felt a bit disappointed that the snorkeling might have been clearer if the sun had been out. However, as a beginner, I felt safe jumping in because there were life jackets available. They throw food into the water while you're swimming, so you can see plenty of fish. I was able to see a turtle floating on the surface of the water from the boat. It was so cute. Thank you for a very enjoyable and healing experience.
ボートで出発してすぐに海からみるコオラウ山脈は映画やドラマの舞台となっているだけあって、荘厳な姿が目に焼き付きます。サンドバーはとてもきれいで想像以上でした。足首くらい浅いところもありました。座っていると若干温泉気分に。。。日本人のガイドさんもいて英語がわからなくても安心、大満足です。サンドバーでは小一時間くらいバレーボールやシュノーケルの練習、ゆっくりすることができます。お酒も(有料ですが)楽しめます。ランチのハンバーガーもおいしかったです。この季節は曇ると少し寒いので日本人の私たちは長袖のパーカやビーチタオルをかぶっていました。暖かい飲み物が頂けたので暖まりました。シュノーケルも日がでていたらもう少しきれいだったのかなと少し残念です。ただ初心者の私でもライフジャケットがあったので安心して飛び込むことができました。泳いでいるところに餌をなげてくれるので、たくさん魚もみられます。亀は船から海面に浮いているところをみることができました。可愛かったです。とても楽しく癒される体験をありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/02 |
Reviewed by: tomomo
It was difficult to expect to see a sandbar like the ones in guidebooks, so I tried to keep my expectations low when participating.
However, perhaps due to the good conditions on the day, a very long sandbar formed, and it felt like I could walk out into the middle of the ocean, which was an impressive sight.
Additionally, there was a Japanese guide, which made me feel very comfortable participating in the tour.
The stay on the sandbar was about an hour, but I think everyone could fully enjoy their time taking photos, playing beach volleyball, lying down and gazing at the sky, and snorkeling.
At that time, the Japanese guide also came down from the boat and took many photos for us, which I really appreciated.
Afterward, we ate hamburgers that were grilled on the boat and did some sea turtle watching from the boat. Since we were watching from the boat, we could only see the turtles' heads popping up, which was a bit disappointing for me as I wanted to swim with them.
But luckily, five manta rays came close to the boat, and we were able to see them.
Finally, we went snorkeling around a coral reef that was about the size of a football field.
I have a scuba diving license and have seen coral reefs several times, but this was the most beautiful one I have ever seen. It spread out like a flower garden just a few dozen centimeters below the surface.
I also went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay the day before, but the coral there seemed mostly dead, and I could hardly see any coral, just black rocks, although I did spot some fish that were larger than those in the true reef. Here, the coral was truly wonderful, and there were many fish, but there weren't many large ones. It probably depends on personal preference; I definitely preferred this one.
After snorkeling, there was no place to change until we returned to the hotel, so we took the bus back in our swimsuits. I think women who are sensitive to the cold should definitely bring something like a hoodie for warmth. Alternatively, I thought it would be best to change on the boat using a towel that forms a circle. It was really cold.
Overall, it was a very satisfying tour. I would love to participate again when I visit Hawaii.
なかなか、ガイドブックで見るようなサンドバーが出ている状態で見るのは難しいのではないかとあまり期待をしないように自分を抑えて参加をしました。
しかし、実際は当日のコンディションもよかったせいか、とても長いサンドバーができて、どこまでも海の真ん中を歩いていけそうな感じで、感動的な光景を見ることができました。
あと、ちゃんと日本人のガイドさんも1人いらっしゃったので、とても安心してツアーに参加できました。
サンドバーの滞在時間は1時間ほどでが、写真を撮ったり、ビーチバレーをしたり、寝転んで空を眺めたり、シュノーケリングをしたりとそれぞれの時間を十分満喫できると思います。
このとき。日本人ガイドさんも船から下りてきてくれて写真を沢山とってくれました。とても有難かったです。
その後、船で焼いてくれたハンバーガーを食べて、船の上から海亀ウォッチングをしました。船の上からのウォッチングだったので、ちょこんと出す頭を見れるだけなので亀と一緒に泳ぎたかった私的にはちょっと残念でした。
でも運よくマンタが5匹が船のすぐそばまで寄ってきて見ることができました。
最後に、フットボールコート1面くらいある珊瑚礁の周りをシュノーケリングをしました。
私は、スキューバーダイビングのライセンスがあるので、何度が珊瑚礁を見たことありますが、私が今まで見た中で一番美しかったです。水面から数十センチのところにお花畑のように一面に広がっていました。
ハナウマ湾でも前日シュノーケリングをしたのですが、そちらの珊瑚礁はほとんど死んでいるのかあまり珊瑚がみれず、黒い岩ばかりでしたが、真タイより大きいような魚がポツポツ見れました。こちらは珊瑚礁がホントに素晴らしく魚も沢山いますが、大型の魚はあまりいませんでした。どちらが良いかは好みですかね。私は、断然こちらの方が好きです。
シュノーケリング後はホテルに帰るまで着替えの場所はないので、水着のままバスに乗りホテルまで帰ります。寒さに弱い女性の方は、パーカーとか寒さ対策できるもの必ず持っていった方が良いと思います。
又は、輪になっているタオルのようなもので船の上で着替がえるのが1番良いと思いました。ホント寒かったです。
全体的に大満足なツアーでした。
またハワイに行った時はぜひ参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/24 |
Reviewed by: サウザン
I visited Sandbar for the first time, and the sandy beach in the ocean was a mysterious and beautiful sight! Additionally, I got to see sea turtles up close and went snorkeling near the coral to see various fish. It was a packed tour, and I would love to participate again!
初めてサンドバーに行きましたが、海の中にある砂浜のは不思議&きれいな景色でした!また、ウミガメを間近で見たり、サンゴのそばでさまざまな魚を見るシュノーケリングをしたりと盛りだくさんなツアーで、また参加したいと思いました!
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I imagined a pristine white sandbar when I joined, but the timing of low tide and the tour didn't match, so it felt more like a shallow sea. It might be better to check the timing of the tour and low tide before participating. I would like to join again for a revenge trip. The BBQ for lunch was very delicious!
真っ白な砂浜サンドバーをイメージして参加しましたが、干潮の時間とツアーの時間合わず、浅瀬の海という感じでした。
ツアーの時間と干潮の時間が合う時期を調べて、参加されたほうが良いかもしれませんね。
リベンジでまた参加したいと思います。
お昼のBBQは、とてもおいしかったですよ!
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/11 |
Reviewed by: マンタ
I had seen the ocean in Hawaii a few times, but I was truly moved to discover such a calm and beautiful place. When I got on the bus, most of the people around me were foreigners, and the explanations from the captain were all in English, which left me feeling confused, thinking, "What should I do? I can't understand!" However, there were Japanese staff members present, and they made sure that Japanese guests were seated together and provided explanations, which made me feel at ease.
The weather was a bit bad and cold, but I was able to play beach volleyball and had a great time. The hamburger for lunch was even more delicious than I expected, and the fact that they grilled the meat on the boat like a BBQ made it even tastier.
At the turtle spot, I was able to see turtles coming up for air and swimming around. There was plenty of time for snorkeling, and I could take photos with an underwater camera, which created wonderful memories.
I think I had a fun time thanks to the cheerful and kind staff, as well as the diverse group of guests from various countries participating together.
ハワイの海は何度か見ていましたが、こんなに穏やかで綺麗な場所があるなんて本当に感動しました。
バスに乗った時はまわりがほぼ外国の方でキャプテンらしき人の説明もすべて英語で『どうしよ~理解できない!』と戸惑ったけれど、きちんと日本人スタッフの方がいて船も日本人はかためて乗せて、説明もしてもらえたので安心しました。
ちょっとお天気が悪く寒かったけど、ビーチバレーもできて思いっきり楽しめました。
ランチのハンバーガーは期待以上に美味しくて、お肉を船の上でBBQなみに焼いてくれてたのが美味しさ倍増でした。
ウミガメスポットでは息継ぎにあがってくるカメや泳いでるかめを見ることができました。
シュノーケルの時間もたっぷりあって、水中カメラで撮影する事も出来たのですごくいい思い出です。
スタッフが明るくて親切だったのと、いろんな国のお客さんが一緒に参加していた事で楽しい時間を過ごせたと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/05 |
Reviewed by: pingachan
I had heard from a friend who participated in October that it was cold and their lips turned purple, so I brought long sleeves along with a towel.
On the day of the event, there were a few clouds, but the weather was good with sunshine, and it was quite warm when the sun was out, so the water temperature didn't seem too low. However, during lunch, everyone was shivering while eating.
On the way to the sandbar, we saw several sea turtles. At the sandbar, we took commemorative photos and those who wanted to snorkel did so, but it was difficult for my 5-year-old to snorkel, so I thought one of us parents would stay on the boat with them. Just then, they brought a float with windows, and the captain helped the child onto the float and led the way, allowing the child to see fish through the float's window, which made them very happy.
As for the BBQ, I thought we would be grilling ourselves, but the food was already cooked and laid out, so it felt more like a buffet. The kalbi meat was very delicious. I was also happy to enjoy freshly made Leonard's malasadas. They let us take home any leftover food, which I thought was very good service.
My child was very excited and it was quite a handful, but the staff and other participants were all kind and interacted with the kids, so my child seemed to have a lot of fun and said they wanted to go again.
I chose the afternoon session for the BBQ, but even with a 12 PM pickup, we couldn't make good use of the morning, so I would like to participate in the morning session next time.
10月に参加した友人から、寒くて唇が紫になったと聞いていたので、タオルの他に長袖も持参して参加しました。
当日は若干雲が出ましたが、天気が良く日差しもあり、日の出ている時は暑いくらいだったので、水温もそんなに低くなかったようです。
とはいえ、ランチの時には皆ふるえながら食べていました。
サンドバーに向かう途中、ウミガメも数匹見られました。
サンドバーでは記念撮影をしてから希望者のみシュノーケルをしましたが、5歳児にシュノーケルは難しかったので、諦めて父母どちらかが一緒に船上で待っていようかな?と思っていたら、窓のついたフロートを持ってきてくださり、キャプテンが子供を乗せてフロートを引きながら先導してくれたので、子供もフロートの窓から魚を見ることができ、大喜びしていました。
BBQはその名の通り自分達で焼くのかな?と思っていたら、もう調理済みで並んでいたので、バフェって感じでしたが、カルビ肉はとても美味しかったです。
また、揚げたてのレナーズのマラサダもいただけて嬉しかったです。
残った料理等は適当に分けて持ち帰らせてくれたし、とても良いサービスだと思いました。
子供が大はしゃぎで大変でしたが、スタッフも他の参加者の方も皆親切で、子供を相手してくれたので、子供はとても楽しかったようで、また行きたいと言っていました。
BBQ目当てで午後の部にしましたが、12時ピックアップでも午前は有効に使えなかったので、次回は午前の部に参加してみたいと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2010/01/01 |
Reviewed by: chanel
To be honest, I was filled with anxiety about participating with my family. My child is 5 years old and can't swim, and my wife has been to Hawaii 10 times but has never been here, so I was wondering what it would be like. However, when we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. I had done some research beforehand and learned that the tide would be lower in the afternoon, so I apologize for changing our time from morning to afternoon, but I think it was a good decision. In the shallow areas, there was hardly 10 inches of water. It truly is a heavenly sea. There is no deception. You can immerse yourself in the happiness of experiencing nature's mysteries. I believe that during a full moon, the tide completely recedes. With global warming being a concern, I’m really glad I participated to show my child this beauty. I deeply reflect on how there can be such beautiful places on Earth. World leaders should experience this. Thank you very much. I was thrilled to learn that without this tour, we wouldn't be able to get the boat this close. My child was overjoyed and thoroughly enjoyed the heavenly sea. If possible, I sincerely hope that global warming stops and that my daughter can have the same experience again when she turns 20. Thank you very much to everyone on the tour.
正直言いまして、ファミリーでの参加に不安いっぱいでした。子供は5歳で泳げないし、妻は10回ハワイに来たけど来たことがないと言うし、どんなとこだろうと思ってましたが
、来てみたらあっと驚きました。事前に調べさせていただいて、潮の干渉時間で午後の方が引いていると分かって申し訳ないのですが、午前から午後に変更させていただいて、よかったと思いますが、浅いとこで10?もありませんでした。まさに天国の海です。偽りはありません。自然の神秘と体験できる幸せに浸れます。満月時とかだと完全に潮が引くと思います。地球温暖化が騒がれて、子供に見せたくて参加して本当に良かったです。地球にこんなに美しいところがあるのかとしみじみ思います。各国首脳は体験するべきです。ほんとうにありがとうございました。ここのツアーじゃないとこんなに近くまで船を着けられないと伺って幸せが倍増しました。子供は大喜びで天国の海を満喫しておりました。できれば地球温暖化がストップして娘が20歳になって再び同じ体験ができることを節に願います。ツアーの皆さまほんとうにありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/26 |
Reviewed by: yamamoto
I saw what can only be described as Hawaii on my first trip there. It truly felt like paradise and became an unforgettable memory. It's a mystical world. I highly recommend this tour!
初めてのハワイでこれぞハワイと言うものを見ました。まさに天国で一生忘れられない思い出になりました。神秘的な世界です。非常にお勧め出来るツアーですよ!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Palakea
Loved the sand bar, and the Captain was kind of eccentric. Took us to turtle reef, then snorkeling. Staff was very friendly. Would recommend this adventure.
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/25 |
Reviewed by: harulalalan
I was amazed by the white world as far as the eye could see. Hawaii is famous for surfing, so I was impressed to find such a tranquil sea. The scenery was so fantastical that I felt like I was in a commercial. The hamburger patty for lunch was grilled by the staff on the boat!!! It was not only delicious but also quite filling, which made me satisfied. The fact that non-alcoholic drinks were unlimited felt like a great deal. We snorkeled a little away from the sandbar, and I was moved to hear that the coral reef was alive. This spot had many fish, and the coral was beautiful. I swam with fins, which made it easy to move and felt great. We then changed locations to see sea turtles. My digital camera ran out of battery halfway through, so I had to use a disposable underwater camera. As the guide said, the turtles come up for air, which is quite cute!!! I was worried about whether I could capture that adorable moment, but I managed to take photos of the swimming turtles. I also saw turtles on the beach during a different tour, but since they weren't moving, it was a bit disappointing. I was excited to see swimming turtles up close for the first time.
Also, since there were many non-Japanese tourists, I really felt like I was abroad. The explanations were given in both Japanese and English. Perhaps because I received the explanation in Japanese first, I felt like I could understand the English explanation as well. That aspect was refreshing, and I had an incredibly satisfying experience. I think this tour is enjoyable for everyone, from children to the elderly!
見渡す限り、白い世界で驚きました。
ハワイはサーフィンとかが有名なので、こんなにも静かな海があるのかと感動しました。
本当に自分がCMに出演してるんじゃないかと思えるくらい幻想的な光景に酔ってしまいました。
昼食で食べるハンバーガーのハンバーグも、ボートの上でスタッフがグリルしてました!!!匂いだけじゃなく食べても美味でそこそこボリュームもあり満足。ノンアルコールドリンクなら飲み放題ってとこもお得な感じがしました。サンドバーから少し動いたところでシュノーケルをするのですが、珊瑚礁が生きているときいて感動しました。こちらのポイントは魚も多く、珊瑚礁も美しかったです。フィンを付けて泳いだので、結構進むし気持ちよかったです。またポイントを変えて、ウミガメも見に行きました。デジカメの電池が途中でなくなってしまったので、使い捨ての水中カメラでの撮影となりました。ガイドさんの言うとおり、カメは息継ぎで顔を上げるんです。ちょっと可愛いです!!!その愛らしい瞬間を写せたかどうか心配でしたが、泳いでるカメを写真に残すことができてました。違うツアーで、浜辺にいるカメも見学しましたが、動きがないので微妙でした。今回初めて泳いでいるカメを間近で見ることができたので興奮しました。
あと、ツアー客は日本人じゃない方が多かったせいか、海外に来てるって実感がありました。説明も日本語と英語と分けて行われます。最初に日本語で説明を受けているせいか、英語の説明も理解出来るような気になれました。そんなところも新鮮で良い体験が出来たと超満足しています。お子さんからお年寄りまで、誰でも楽しめるツアーだと思います♪
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/15 |
Reviewed by: hide
I participated with my 6-year-old son.
We could see the sea turtles swimming perfectly.
We were able to borrow a snorkeling set for kids, so we had a great time exploring underwater.
The hamburgers grilled on the boat were incredibly delicious.
My little one went back for seconds and was called a glutton.
6歳の息子と二人で参加。
海がめの泳ぐのもばっちり見えました。
子供用のシュノーケリングセットも借りられたので楽しく海中散歩ができました。
船上で焼いてくれたハンバーガーはめちゃうまです。
チビはおかわりしてくいしんぼうと呼ばれてました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/12 |
Reviewed by: komaton
This is my third time in Hawaii, but it was my first time participating in a sandbar tour. I heard it was featured in a TV commercial, and the water was truly clear with a wonderful view. I thought it was sand, but I learned that it was coral that had been eroded, which explains the high transparency.
At first, I practiced snorkeling, and when we moved to the coral reef, I was able to dive in smoothly. However, the water was a bit cold. At the coral reef, I was able to see a lot of fish. The day before, I went on a different tour to see sea turtles on the beach. Naturally, they were not moving, and I was happy to see them up close, but the sea turtles I saw at the sandbar were swimming, which was exciting in a way! The way the turtles surfaced was very impressive, and I was satisfied with the photos I took.
The cheeseburger for lunch was also very delicious, and since the non-alcoholic drinks were all-you-can-drink, I felt it was a good deal. There were really many guests who were not Japanese, which made me feel like I was abroad. I had a great experience chatting in broken English and enjoying the atmosphere.
ハワイは3度目ですがサンドバーのツアーには初めて参加しました。
テレビCMにも使用されたと説明がありましたが、本当に水が透明で素晴らしい光景でした。
砂だと思っていましたが珊瑚が削られて出現したと聞き、そのおかげで透明度が高いのかと納得です。
最初、シュノーケルの練習をしたこともあり、珊瑚礁の方に移動した際も、すんなり臨めました。ただ、ちょっと水が冷たかったです。珊瑚礁の方は魚もたくさん見ることが出来ました。
前日に違うツアーで浜辺にいる海カメを見に行きました。
当然のことながら動きがなく、近くで見れたのは嬉しかったのですが、サンドバーで見た海カメは泳いでいるので、或る意味興奮しました!!!カメが水面に顔を出す仕草がとても印象的で、写真も上手く撮れて満足です。
ランチのチーズバーガーもとても美味しくて、ノンアルコールドリンクは飲み放題だったため、お得に感じました。
本当に日本人以外のお客さんも多く、海外にきているという気分も味わえ、片言の英語で会話をしたりなど、よい体験が出来ました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/10 |
Reviewed by: hiroko
This was our second trip to Hawaii, with my 53-year-old husband and me, who is 51. This time, we were really looking forward to the sandbar and our first snorkeling experience.
The pickup location was not at our hotel but in the lobby of a nearby hotel. We waited for about 20 minutes, which made us a bit anxious, but finally, our guide arrived. When our names were called and we boarded the microbus, there were only a few Japanese people, and most of the group was from Australia. The guide, who was quite cheerful, seemed to be a local rather than Japanese, and all the instructions and explanations on the way to the harbor were in English. Most of the guides for optional tours in Hawaii are usually Japanese or Japanese-speaking Nikkei, so even though we were in a foreign country, I felt excited to finally have the chance to engage with English.
When we arrived at the harbor, another large bus had already arrived, and we joined that group. There was a cute Japanese girl as the guide for that bus. On the boat, there were about 40 people, with a roughly even mix of Japanese and others from different countries. We set off with the captain, who was driving the boat, and three staff members. We received various explanations, including how to use the snorkeling gear, in both Japanese and English as we arrived at the sandbar.
Unfortunately, even at the most exciting spot, the water was only about 20 centimeters deep, which was not quite what I had imagined from the pictures. However, even in the deeper areas, the water was at my waist or chest level since I’m petite. We practiced snorkeling for about an hour, played beach volleyball, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Of course, even small children had no trouble at all. You could stand in the middle of the ocean! It was amazing.
What impressed me next was the large hamburger made with patties grilled by the captain on the deck. It was very delicious.
Unfortunately, after moving to the main snorkeling spot, I didn’t have the courage to join in and just watched everyone swimming from the boat, enjoying the scenery. Even so, it was very pleasant and fun. Next time, I will definitely challenge myself to try snorkeling.
53歳の夫と51歳の私の2回目のハワイ。今回はサンドバーと初シュノーケルをとても楽しみにしていました。
お迎え場所は宿泊しているホテルではなく、近くのホテルのロビー。20分程待たされ少々不安ではありましたが、やっとガイドさんが到着。名前を呼ばれて、マイクロバスに乗り込むと、日本人らしき人は少しで、殆どがオーストラリアの方でした。とても愉快なガイドさんも日本人ではなく地元の方のようで、港までの案内も説明もオール英語。ハワイでのオプショナルツアーのガイドさんは殆どが日本語の喋れる日系の方か日本人ですよね。異国アメリカに来ているのに、英語に触れる機会が少ない中、私はやっと外国に来た感じがしてワクワクしました。
港に着くと、もう一台の大きなバスが先に到着していて合流。そちらの方にはカワイイ日本人の女の子のガイドさんでした。ボートには日本人と他の国の方がだいたい半々で、全員で40人位でしたでしょうか。ボートを運転する船長さん?とスタッフ3人で出発。日本語と英語に分かれて、シュノーケルの使い方を含むいろいろな説明を聞きながらサンドバーに到着。
あいにく一番盛り上がっている所でも海面の下20センチ位で、写真で見たような感じではなかったけれど、その周辺は深い所でも小柄な私の腰や胸辺り。約1時間シュノーケルの練習をしたり、ビーチバレーをしたり、みなさんとても楽しそうでした。もちろん小さな子供さんもぜんぜん大丈夫です。海のど真ん中で足が着くんですよ。感動です。
私がその次に感動したのは、デッキで船長さんが焼いてくれたパティを挟んでの大きなハンバーガー。とてもおいしかったです。
残念ながら、その後移動してからの本番のシュノーケルは、勇気が出なくて、船上から泳いでいるみんなの楽しそうな風景を眺めていました。それでもとっても気持ちが良く、楽しかった。次回は必ずシュノーケル挑戦します。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/06 |
Reviewed by: ぽんず
When I first signed up for this tour, I didn't really know what to expect, but I learned that a sandbar is a shallow area formed by waves eroding coral out in the ocean. It was quite mysterious to see a white sandy beach floating in the middle of the sea, but it was very beautiful. We played beach volleyball on the sandy beach in the middle of the ocean, walked around, and practiced snorkeling. I think it's a unique experience that you can't have often. After that, we went turtle watching from the boat and snorkeled in another location, making it a three-in-one experience. We also had homemade hamburgers for lunch on the boat, which were very delicious. I think this tour is highly recommended for those who are snorkeling for the first time or have a short stay.
最初このツアーに申し込んだときは、どんなツアーかよくわからないで参加していたのですが、サンドバーとは海の沖に波でサンゴが削られてできた浅瀬だそうです。白浜が海の真ん中にぽっかりうかびあがっているのはとても不思議は感じでしたが、とてもきれいでした。海の真ん中の砂浜でビーチバレーをしたり、歩きまわってみたり、シュノーケリングの練習をしたり。なかなかできない体験だと思います。そのあとは船の上からカメウォッチングをし、別の場所でシュノーケリングをしたり、一度で3度おいしい感じです。ランチも手作りハンバーグを船上で食べ、とてもおいしかったです。初めてシュノーケリングをされる方や、滞在が短い方にはお勧めのツアーだと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I have visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time going to the sandbar. I was very surprised to find a shallow sandy beach in just a part of the offshore area. I learned that it was a shallow area formed by coral being eroded by the waves, and it was very mystical. I heard it is also used in commercials in Japan. It was delicious to make my own hamburger from a grilled patty on the boat. Watching sea turtles from the boat and snorkeling for quite a long time was also a lot of fun. Since you can enjoy various activities at once, I think it's great for those visiting Hawaii for a short period.
ハワイには何度か訪れていますが、今回初めてサンドバーへいきました。沖合の一部だけ浅瀬の砂浜があるのにはとても驚きました。波でサンゴが削られて出現した浅瀬とのことですが、とても神秘的でした。日本のコマーシャルでも使われているとのことです。船の上で焼いたハンバーグを自分でハンバーガにして食べたのはとてもおいしかったです。船上からウミガメをウォッチングしたり、シュノーケリングもかなり長い時間できたので、とても楽しかったです。一度にいろいろ楽しめるので、短期間でハワイを訪れる方にはよいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/04 |
Reviewed by: チエ
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon, and I thought if we're going to the ocean, it should be a beautiful place! So, we joined this monitor tour. The weather was great, and the sea was incredibly beautiful with scenery I had never seen before, which was truly moving.
However, when we arrived at the shallow area, it seemed to be slightly high tide, so the sandbar wasn't visible. But the water was about waist-deep, so we played beach volleyball together without worrying about the country we were in. It was a rare experience to play beach volleyball in the ocean! I had so much fun.
It was also great to see fish while snorkeling. The cheeseburger we had for lunch in the middle of the sea was exceptional! I was a bit disappointed that I could only see a turtle swimming from a distance. However, it was so much more beautiful than Waikiki Beach, so if I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to go back!
ハネムーンでハワイに行き、海に行くなら綺麗なところで!と思い、こちらのモニターツアーに参加しました。
天気も良くてすごく海が綺麗で今まで見たことない景色で感動しました☆
ただ、浅瀬に到着したんですが、微妙に満潮だったみたいでサンドバーは浮かび上がってませんでした。。
でも、腰ぐらいの高さだったので、コートをはって国なんか関係なくみんなでバレーをしました♬
海の中でビーチバレーするなんて貴重な体験でした!
すごく楽しかったです♬
シュノーケルでも魚が普通に見れて良かったです☆
ランチのチーズバーガーも海の真ん中で食べれて格別でした!
海がめは遠目に泳いでるのが少し見えただけだったのでちょっと残念でしたが・・。
ワイキキビーチとは比べ物にならないくらい綺麗だったので次ハワイに行くことがあったらまた行きたいです☆
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/03 |
Reviewed by: みきぴょん
I participated because I wanted to see the sand beach. There really is a sand beach! The water suddenly became shallow, and I experienced the wonders of nature.
I enjoyed snorkeling in the coral reef area, turtle watching, and cruising, which allowed me to fully enjoy the sea.
The hamburger I had on the boat was also delicious.
I felt that having about 100 people on two boats was a bit too crowded.
サンドビーチを見てみたくて、参加しました。
本当にサンドビーチってあるんですね。いきなり海が浅くなっていて、自然の不思議さを体感さきました。
さんご礁地域でのシュノーケリング、亀ウォッチング、クルージングと、海を満喫できて楽しかったです。
船上で食べたハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
2艘の船で約100人というのは、ちょっと人が多すぎだと感じました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was impressed by the sandbar, which was only knee-deep and located in the middle of the ocean, and it was beautiful! My wife, who was snorkeling for the first time during the upcoming sea turtle watching, was a bit anxious at first, but it seemed she really enjoyed practicing snorkeling in the shallow, beautiful sandbar and the sparkling white sand underwater. Although it wasn't during our time, there are times when the sandbar appears like a path from the seabed due to the tides. I definitely want to walk that path the next time we participate.
After enjoying the sandbar, we had lunch with hamburgers that the captain grilled, and we made our own burgers with our favorite toppings. They were quite filling and satisfying even for men! Alcohol was available for purchase, but it was convenient that soft drinks were free to drink at any time.
We then moved to the sea turtle point and started watching. The fish (tropical fish?) were more noticeable than the sea turtles, but the sight of the fish swimming right in front of us was stunning! I would like to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii.
海の真ん中に膝までくらいの深さしかない、しかも綺麗な海、サンドバーに感動しました!
後に控えるウミガメウォッチングでのシュノーケリングが初体験の妻は、はじめ少々不安気味でしたがこの浅い綺麗なサンドバーでシュノーケルを練習し水中で白く光る砂浜を存分に楽しんでいたようです。私たちの参加した時間ではありませんでしたが、潮の満ち引きの関係で砂浜が一本の道のように海底から現れる時間帯もあるようです。次回参加する際はぜひその道を歩いてみたいものです。
サンドバーを満喫した後、昼食にはキャプテンが焼いてくれたハンバーグで自分たちで好きな具材を入れてハンバーガーを作りました。なかなかボリュームがあり男性でも満足できました!アルコールは有料でしたが、ソフトドリンクはいつでも飲み放題だったのも便利でした。
その後ウミガメポイントに移動し、ウォッチング開始。ウミガメより魚(熱帯魚?)の方が目立っていましたが、目の前に泳ぐ魚群が圧巻でした!!
次にハワイに行く際にも参加したいと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/02 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
There was indeed a place where you can walk in knee-deep water in the middle of the ocean. We had time to play beach volleyball and practice snorkeling, and during that time, they were grilling hamburger patties on the boat.
We had lunch on the boat while moving to the sea turtle watching spot, where we each took bread, hamburgers, fruits, and salad in an assembly line.
After that, we went snorkeling in deeper waters. They provided life jackets, snorkeling gear, and fins, so everyone could swim once they were equipped.
We had about an hour to play. They fed the fish, so there were many fish nearby.
海の真ん中で膝くらいの水面で歩ける場所が本当にありました。
ビーチバレーやシュノーケリング練習をする時間があって、その間に船の上ではハンバーガーの肉を焼いてくれていました。
流れ作業で各自パン、ハンバーガー、フルーツ、サラダを取って海ガメウオッチングまで移動している間に船上でランチをします。
その後深い海のところでシュノーケリングです。
ライフジャケット、シュノーケリング用具、足ひれを貸してくれるのでそれぞれつけた人から泳いでいけます。
1時間ほど遊ぶ時間があります。
餌付けをしてくれるので近くに魚がたくさんいました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/01 |
Reviewed by: ぷゆきち
I wanted to see the sandbar at least once, so I joined this tour. During the cruise, the staff provided interesting explanations about how the sandbar was formed, which increased my enjoyment. The activities at the sandbar, snorkeling in the coral reef area, and watching the fish while floating were all uniquely enjoyable experiences that you can only have in Hawaii. The lunch we had on the boat (hamburger) was simple but very delicious, and I was extremely satisfied. I had a very fun day.
サンドバーを一度見てみたいと思い、このツアーに参加しました。
クルーズ中には、サンドバーがなぜ出来たのかなど、興味深い説明がスタッフからあり、楽しみが倍増しました。
サンドバーでの海遊び、さんご礁エリアでのシュノーケリング、ぷかぷかと泳ぐウォッチング、すべてがハワイならではの楽しさで、良かったです。
船の上で食べたランチ(ハンバーガー)もシンプルだけどとてもおいしくて大満足でした。
とても楽しい1日を過ごせました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was really anxious about snorkeling since I can't swim at all, but they provided fins and life jackets, and you can practice snorkeling in the shallow waters of the sandbar, so I recommend it for beginners!
They communicated in Japanese, which made the explanations easy to understand, and it was beautiful to take a walk in the middle of the ocean where you could stand!
The schedule was as follows: sandbar (photo opportunities, snorkeling practice) → lunch on the boat → turtle watching → snorkeling.
There was a shallow area about knee-deep right in the middle of the ocean. It was a bit disappointing that the sun wasn't very strong and it was cloudy that day, but I was satisfied because I wanted to visit the sandbar!
While we were practicing snorkeling, they were preparing lunch by grilling hamburgers on the boat. We moved while enjoying fruits, hamburgers, and drinks with a view of the ocean, heading to the turtle watching point.
We saw about 5-6 large turtles swimming in a circle! They occasionally popped their heads up, and it’s rare to see so many at once.
After that, we started snorkeling in earnest. They fed the fish, so there were plenty around the boat! The coral reefs were beautiful, and the hour went by in no time.
I recommend bringing an underwater camera. There are lots of blue and yellow fish.
I want to participate again!
まったく泳げないのでシュノーケリングに不安があったけれど、フィンやライフジャケットもちゃんと用意されているし、サンドバーの浅瀬で事前にシュノーケルの練習も出来るので初めての人にもオススメです☆
日本語で対応してくれたので、説明もわかりやすいし、海の真ん中で足が着くところをお散歩できてキレイなところでした!
スケジュールとしては、サンドバー(写真撮影、シュノーケル練習)→船上ランチ→海がめウオッチング→シュノーケルの順番でした。
膝くらいの浅瀬のところが本当に海の真ん中にありました。
当日はそんなに日差しが強くなく曇りがちだったのがちょっと残念でしたが、サンドバーに行ってみたかったので満足です♪
シュノーケルの練習をしている間に船上ではハンバーガーを焼いてランチの準備をしてくれていました。
フルーツ、ハンバーガー、飲み物を海を眺めながら食べつつ移動し、海がめウオッチングポイントまで。
大きな海がめが5-6ひき(?)輪になって泳いでいました!! たまに顔を出してくれて、こんなにたくさん見れるのは珍しいそうです。
その後、本格的にシュノーケル開始です。
餌付けをしてくれるので船の周りはお魚がたくさん!!
さんご礁もきれいであっという間の1時間でした。
水中カメラを持っていくことをオススメします。
青や黄色のお魚がたくさんいます。
また参加したいです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/25 |
Reviewed by: min
This trip was my second time in Hawaii★ Last year was my first experience in Hawaii, and I was completely captivated by this country, so I came back this year★ I wanted to experience something unique to Hawaii, so I joined this heavenly ocean tour! I had read a lot of reviews before going, so I was filled with anticipation about what a fun tour it would be...♪ But... everything exceeded my expectations (>_<)
As someone who loves the ocean, this tour provided me with incredibly wonderful and happy moments (:▽;) The staff were all very fun, and the men were incredibly handsome... (>U<)★ I even got to take pictures with them~~♪ I've seen many oceans in Japan, but nothing compares to the ocean I was taken to on this tour!!
The blue, azure, and deep blue were beyond anything I could imagine in Japan!!!! The contrast of cobalt blue and emerald green was so beautiful that I genuinely felt grateful to be alive, without exaggeration (laughs). At the sandbar, there was really nothing to do... that time itself was pure "healing," and I realized how trivial my worries were... I was able to let go of everything★ It truly was a "power spot"★
I took many photos with the emerald green sea as a backdrop, in places used for filming Jurassic Park and Godzilla♪ It was my first experience with snorkeling, and I discovered the beauty of the underwater world for the first time, which is still vividly etched in my memory. I was thrilled to meet a sea turtle while snorkeling. After getting out of the water, I was able to see sea turtles from the boat multiple times, and that alone made me incredibly happy.
This became my best memory from the four-night, six-day trip!!★ I brought a waterproof digital camera, so I was able to capture plenty of photos underwater and at the sandbar, and I’m very satisfied with that. I highly recommend bringing a waterproof camera if you can♪ I will definitely participate again next year (^3^)
今回の旅行は私にとってハワイ二度目★
去年ハワイ初体験でもうすっかりこの国に魅了されてしまい今年もやってまいりました★今回はハワイならではのことが体験したくてこの天国の海ツアーに参加しました!行く前から口コミでもたくさん読んでいたのでどんな楽しいツアーなんだろ・・♪と期待に胸をふくらませておりましたが・・・・・
もう、、、すべてが想像以上でした(>_<)
海大好きな私にとってこのツアーはたまらなく素晴らしい幸せな時間が過ごせました(:▽;)スタッフの皆さまも非常に楽しくまた男性は非常にかっこよく・・(>U<)★一緒に写真撮ってもらっちゃいました~~♪
日本でたくさんの海をみてきましたがこのツアーで連れてっていただいた海にかなうものはありません!!
日本では考えれないぐらい青い蒼い碧い!!!!
コバルトブルーとエメラルドグリーンのコントラストがとても美しく心底。。大袈裟でなく生きててよかったと思いました(笑)サンドバーでは本当に何もすることがない・・その時間こそが「癒し」そのもので色んな自分の悩みがなんてちっぽけなものだったんだろ・・と全部ふっきれました★まさに【パワースポット】です★
ジュラシックパークやゴジラの撮影で使われていた場所をバックにエメラルドグリーンの海とたくさん写真を撮りました♪シュノーケルも初体験だったのですが海の中の美しさ素晴らしさを初めて知り、今でもしっかり目に焼き付いてます。海ガメさんにもシュノーケルのときに会うことができ感動の嵐でした。海からでて船の上からの何度も海ガメさんにあうことができてそれだけですごく幸せでした。
四泊六日の旅行の中で一番の思い出となりました!!★私は防水のデジカメを持って行ったので十分に海の中の写真やサンドバーでの写真を残すことができましてとても満足してるのでできれば防水のカメラを持っていくことをお勧めします♪来年も必ず参加します(^3^)
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/25 |
Reviewed by: jen
My first time at the Kaneohe Bay sandbar.
I was truly surprised by its beauty, which exceeded my expectations!
On the day of the visit, I was a bit worried about the clouds affecting the view, but when we arrived at the sandbar, it was sunny with a stunning marine blue sea! The contrast between the deep and shallow waters was incredibly beautiful. You won't see a view like this anywhere else.
At the sandbar, we had about an hour of free time to play beach volleyball, practice snorkeling, take photos, and relax. I had my camera with me, and the Japanese staff took many posed commemorative photos for me! I brought a digital camera that can be used underwater, but I recommend using an underwater camera here! You can capture some really great photos.
After that, we enjoyed hamburgers on the boat. These were large and delicious hamburgers. Soft drinks were available in unlimited quantities. Alcohol (beer, wine) is available for an additional charge.
Then we moved away from the sandbar for some sea turtle watching. We could see many sea turtles from the boat. On this day, we were also able to see a manta ray, which is quite rare!
Finally, we went snorkeling in an area with coral. I was truly amazed here!
As soon as I dove in, there was a sea turtle right in front of me! I never expected to encounter a sea turtle so close, and I was really moved. There were many more fish here than at Hanauma Bay, and I was never bored swimming around.
If you're going to Oahu, I think this tour is a must-do at least once. The staff's excellent service was also wonderful. It truly became a fantastic memory.
初めてのカネオヘ湾のサンドバー。
本当に想像以上の綺麗さにびっくりしました!
当日少し雲がかかっていて綺麗に見えるか心配だったのですが、サンドバーに到着した時は晴天で本当にマリンブルーの海!深い海と浅い海の色の変わり目が素晴らしく綺麗です。こんな景色は他では見れません。
サンドバーではビーチバレーをしたりシュノーケル練習、写真撮影などと各自自由時間を一時間ほどとってくれてゆったりできます。私はカメラを持っていたら、日本人スタッフの方が記念撮影をポーズ指定で沢山撮ってくれました♪
私は水中でも使用可能なデジタルカメラを持っていったのですが、ここでは水中カメラお勧めです!本当にいい写真が沢山撮れます。
その後は船上でハンバーガーをいただきました。
これも大きいハンバーガー美味しかったです。
ソフトドリンクは何杯でもいただけます。
お酒(ビール、ワイン)は有料です。
そしてサンドバーから離れて海ガメウォッチング。
沢山海ガメが船上から見ることができます。
この日はなかなか見ることができないマンター?
も見ることができました。
最後に珊瑚のあるところでシュノーケリング。
ここで本当にびっくりすることが!!!!
なんと、潜った瞬間、目の前に海ガメがいたのです!!
まさかこんな目の前で海ガメに遭遇すると思わなかったので本当に感動しました。
お魚はハナウマ湾よりもずっと沢山いて泳いでいて全く飽きませんでした。
オアフ島に行くのであればこのツアーは必ず一度は行った方がいいと思います。
スタッフの対応の良さもとても素晴らしかったです。本当に素敵な思い出になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The guides were all English-speaking, and only when we arrived at the sandbar did a Japanese guide come aboard from another boat to explain how to use the snorkeling equipment and the facilities on the boat in Japanese. Therefore, the overall content was mostly explained in English, but I didn't feel anxious about it. The staff were all very kind, so I didn't experience any particular inconvenience.
There were three destinations: Sandbar → Coral Reef → Sea Turtle Watching.
First, we headed to the sandbar. It was near the area where you can see Chinaman's Hat, and the location was fantastic. I thought the sandbar would be close to the land, but it was actually quite far from the shore, and I was amazed to find a spot where the water was up to my waist. The scenery was so beautiful that I thought if there is a paradise, it must look like this. At the sandbar, you can also play volleyball. Since the water is shallow, it might be a good place for those who are not used to snorkeling to practice. They provide fins and life jackets for snorkeling, so even those who are not good swimmers can feel safe.
When I went snorkeling at the sandbar, I encountered a sea turtle and was able to swim with it, which was another amazing experience. I brought a waterproof camera, so I was able to take great photos. If you don't have one, a disposable camera with waterproof features is also fine, so I recommend bringing one. You can buy one for about $13 at the many ABC Stores in Waikiki.
For lunch, we had hamburgers, which the captain grilled on the stove while we were playing at the sandbar, and they were delicious.
The second snorkeling session took place at a coral reef the size of a soccer field, where we could feed a lot of fish. It was a fun experience to have colorful fish pecking at the food I held.
During the sea turtle watching, we were able to see many sea turtles from the boat and took a lot of photos.
The sandbar is offshore, and it's a place you obviously can't reach by car, so I felt it was definitely worth using when visiting Hawaii.
ガイドの方々はみんな英語で、サンドバーに到着したときのみに日本人のガイドの方が他の船から乗ってきて、日本語で再度シュノーケリングの使い方や船内設備等の説明してくれました。
よって全体的な内容はほぼ英語での説明になりますが、不安になることはありませんでした。
スタッフの方も皆さん親切な方々なので特に不便はしませんでした。
目的地は三か所あり、サンドバー → サンゴ礁 → 海亀ウォッチングとなります。
最初に、サンドバーへ向かいます。
チャイナマンズ・ハットが見える周辺であり、ロケーションは最高でした。
サンドバーということで陸地に近い場所にあるのかなと思っていたのですが、陸まではかなり距離がある場所であり、こんなところに腰くらいまでの水深の場所があるのかと感動し、天国があるならばこんな景色なんじゃないかなと思えるほど素晴らしい景色と体験ができました。
サンドバーではバレーボールをすることもできます。
また、浅いのでサンドバーでシュノーケリングに慣れない方は練習するのもいいかもしれません。
シュノーケリングの際にはフィンやライフジャケット等も貸してもらえるので泳ぎが得意でない方でも安心です。
サンドバーでシュノーケリングをした際、そこで海ガメと遭遇し一緒に泳ぐことができ、またまた感動でした。防水のカメラを持って行っていたのでばっちり写真を撮ることもできました。
持っていない方は防水機能の付いた使い捨てカメラでも構わないので、持っていくことをお勧めします。ワイキキにたくさんあるABCマートで13ドルくらいで購入できます。
昼食はハンバーガーになります、サンドバーで遊んでいる間に船長がコンロで焼いてくれるので、おいしかったです。
2回目のシュノーケリングはサッカー場ほどのサンゴ礁で行います、ここでたくさんの魚に餌付けを行うことができます。自分が持った餌に色とりどりの魚が突っついてくる状態で面白い経験ができました。
海亀ウォッチングはかなりたくさんの海亀を船上から見る事ができ、写真もたくさん取れました。
沖合にあるサンドバーであり、車では当然行けない場所ですし、ハワイに行った際にはかなり利用する価値はあるのではないかと感じました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Jackie & Shannon
Aloha! We are local residents of the island Oahu and have never been fortunate enough to do an activity like this one... until now!
Captain Bob's tour was an adventure full of variety for even the local resident. The sandbar was amazing and a great place to start the activity. We were surprised at the size of the sandbar and even though our tour was a crowded we had ample space to enjoy our own privacy and each others company. There was also volleyball set up in the middle of the ocean for playing and group enjoyment.
We then went to a spot where we saw an abundance of sea turtles. As locals of Hawaii, turtles are no big surprise and are often seen in our waters everywhere. However, when we cruised over the area - they were such an amazing and beautiful sight, that we started to ooh and ahh!
The actual snorkeling was also an experience. The reef that we were brought to was private and well marked and preserved. It was beautiful to swim around the edges and explore. It was the
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in late October 2008!
The participants were all newlyweds. I saw it online and imagined a blue sea, but unfortunately, the weather was bad on the day. The water depth was up to my stomach, and we were far from the sandbar.
Also, be careful because the water is quite cold!
2008年10月下旬に参加しました!
参加者は新婚さんばかりでした。
ネットで見て、ブルーの海を想像していたのですが。。
当日は生憎天気が悪く、また水深もお腹のあたりまであり
サンドバーには程遠かったです。
また、かなり水が冷たいので、ご注意を!
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/05 |
Reviewed by: yurime.
This time, I aimed to participate on a low tide day!
...but I mistakenly checked the calendar, and it was almost high tide (;_;).
I set sail feeling a bit disappointed.
But that feeling quickly faded!
The ocean here is completely different from Waikiki Beach.
It's not like the beaches in the North; it really feels like you're taken right into the middle of the sea.
Even at high tide, there are shallow areas where adults can sit and relax.
As our guide Yuko said, it was a sea where you could just "do nothing and zone out."
The snorkeling afterward was fun, and swimming while watching turtles was the best!!
Even those who can't swim can look for them from the boat.
Most of the staff are Japanese, so there's peace of mind in terms of language.
I think people of all ages can enjoy it safely and comfortably.
I participated in the morning session this time, but I definitely want to join the afternoon session next time.
Or if there's a full-day plan, I would definitely go!
今回は干潮日を狙って参加!
…したのに暦のみ間違いでほぼ満潮(;_;)
ちょっと残念な気分のまま出航しました。
でもそんなのすぐ晴れます!
ワイキキビーチとはまるで違う自然の中の海。
ノースのようなビーチとも違い、
本当に海の真ん中に連れて行かれる感じです。
満潮時でもオトナなら座れる程度の浅瀬でぼんやりタイム。
ガイドのゆうこさんが仰っていた通り、
『何にもしないでぼーっとする』ことの出来る海でした。
その後のシュノーケルも楽しかったし、
なんと言っても亀を見ながら泳げるのはサイコー!!
泳げないヒトも船上から見れるよう探してくれます。
スタッフはほとんどが日本人なので、言葉の面も安心。
老若男女問わずみんなで安心して楽しめると思います。
今回は午前の分で参加したけど、
今度は是非午後の分で参加したいです。
もしくは1日プランがあれば、ココなら行きます!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Charity
Captain Bob's was one of the highlights of our trip. The crew was very laid back and extremely helpful (served us beer in the water). One girl even got stung by a jellyfish and the captain carried her all the way back to the boat and immediately rendered first aid. 60 of us total and it was not crowded at all. Burgers were good, people were awesome and the snorkeling was spectacular. Saw a few turtles and other beautiful fish. Volleyball on the sandbar was pretty fun too!! All in all my husband and I really had a great time. Would highly recommend it to anyone!!!!!!!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/12 |
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