Reviewed by: Hula
I participated in a morning plan on September 1st.
Contrary to the clear skies in Waikiki, the area around Kaneohe Bay was unfortunately cloudy. Moreover, the sandbar we were looking forward to visiting had its low tide at just after 6 AM that day, so by the time we arrived, the water level was already up to our knees, and we couldn't stroll on the white sandbar like in the commercials. Therefore, if you really want to walk on the sandbar, I recommend doing some thorough research beforehand.
After returning to the boat and enjoying some light snacks like bread, chips, and fruits, we went snorkeling. A Japanese staff member kindly explained how to use the equipment, so I think even beginners will be fine. Perhaps due to the cloudy weather, the visibility underwater wasn't very clear, but we were still able to see the coral reefs and tropical fish perfectly.
After that, we changed locations for a second snorkeling session. We were supposed to swim with sea turtles, but unfortunately, none appeared (cry). However, we were able to see a sea turtle surfacing for air from the boat at another spot♪
On the way back, you can ride in the shuttle car in your swimsuit, so if you have something to throw on, you won't need to change. However, it can get quite cold on the boat, so it's better to have a jacket. Depending on the weather, I wore a hoodie and wrapped myself in a bath towel. Also, since waves can splash into the boat, it might be a good idea to put your belongings in a waterproof bag. If you want to take photos without worrying about getting wet, a waterproof case for your digital camera is a must☆ They were selling waterproof cameras on the boat too, but I think it was around $25?
While I regret not seeing the sandbar due to the weather, the time spent in the beautiful sea became a great memory. I would love to participate again next time for a revenge trip♪
9月1日に午前発のプランに参加しました。
快晴のワイキキとは裏腹に、カネオヘ湾付近はあいにくの曇り空。しかも楽しみにしていたサンドバーは当日の干潮が午前6時過ぎだったということで、私達が到着した頃には既に膝下くらいまでの水位があり、CMのように白いサンドバーを闊歩・・・という具合にはいきませんでした。なのでどうしてもサンドバーを歩きたい!!という方は事前によく調べていくことをオススメします。
ボートに戻ってパンやチップス、フルーツなどの軽食を頂いた後はシュノーケルです。使い方など日本人のスタッフさんが丁寧に教えてくれるので、初めての方でも大丈夫だと思いますよ☆曇天のせいか水中もあまりクリアではありませんでしたが、それでも珊瑚礁と熱帯魚はバッチリ見ることができました。
その後ポイントを変えて2度目のシュノーケル。ウミガメと泳ぐ~♪・・・ハズが、カメ現れず(泣)。でも、ボートに戻って他のポイントに行き、船上からでしたが水面で息継ぎをするウミガメに会うことができました♪
帰りは水着のまま送迎車に乗せてもらえるので、羽織るものでもあれば着替えは必要ありません。ただ、船上はかなり寒いので上着があった方がいいです。お天気にもよると思いますが、私はパーカーを着て更にバスタオルにくるまってました。あと、波しぶきが船内まで入ってくることもあるので持ち物はビニールバッグなど濡れてもいいバッグに入れて行った方がいいかもしれません。水濡れを気にせず写真を撮りたい方は、デジカメ用の防水ケースもマストです☆船上でも防水カメラ売ってましたが・・・25ドルだったかな?
お天気とサンドバーを見られなかったのが心残りでしたが、綺麗な海でのひと時はいい思い出になりました。次回、リベンジしにまた参加したいです♪
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/05 |
Reviewed by: とらお
The sandbar had a more beautiful sea than I expected. It was disappointing that I couldn't dive while snorkeling because we had to wear life jackets.
サンドバーですが、予想以上に綺麗な海でした。
シュノーケリングがライフジャケット着用だったので潜れなくて残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/08/23 |
Reviewed by: むうぽん
It was fun! The sea was surprisingly blue and beautiful.
The BBQ was delicious.
However, after walking on the sand, I went snorkeling right away, so I spent a long time in the water and got quite cold.
I was moved to see many honu swimming.
楽しかった! びっくりするほど海が青くてきれいでした。
BBQもおいしかったです。
ただ、サンドウォークして、すぐにシュノーケルをしたので、海の中にいる時間が長く、体がかなり冷えました。
ホヌが泳いでいる姿をたくさん見ることができ、感動しました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Sanchez
There is no place like Cptn.Bobs for a good adventure, good time
and good fun at all.
Thank you very very much!!!!!!
Patty, Betty, JP and Raul.
Sanchez Palacios, Fam.
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/26 |
Reviewed by: かみー
Since we had relatives, including a 3-year-old and a 1.5-year-old, at the ceremony, we used it as an activity that everyone could enjoy together. The staff really got everyone excited, and we had a great time! ^^;
挙式で連れて行った親族の中に3歳と1歳半の子供もいたので皆で楽しめるアクティビティとして利用しました。スタッフが盛り上げてくれて、楽しめました^^;
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had to cancel last time because I caught a cold, so I went for a revenge trip.
On July 13th, it was sunny in Waikiki, but the ocean in Heaven was cloudy... It was cold, but the staff's support was excellent! I had a great time.
It was my first time snorkeling, but I felt very safe with the staff watching over us. The fish and corals were absolutely amazing! I was moved by the incredible color of the ocean when the sun peeked through!
I want to go again.
前回風邪を引いてキャンセルしてしまったので、リベンジしてきました。
7/13の参加で、ワイキキでは晴天だったのに、天国の海は曇り。。。寒かったですが、スタッフさんの対応もばっちり!とても楽しめました。
シュノーケリングは初挑戦でしたが、スタッフさんが見守ってる中だったのでとても安心できました。そして、魚もサンゴもとてもすばらしかった!
晴れ間が覗いた時の海の色のすごさには感動しました!
また行きたいです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/15 |
Reviewed by: YUPPY
At the sandbar between the seas, I felt the mystery of nature, it was amazing! For my first time snorkeling, I cautiously ventured from the sandbar to a point where the sea turned a deep blue. I was half scared and half excited, but there were so many fish in the coral reef, it was incredible! Unfortunately, my friend and I couldn't quite grasp the snorkeling techniques and had to give up on going to the deeper part of the sea, but it seemed we practiced a lot at the sandbar. Later, we went to Hanauma Bay for a revenge attempt, and it seems our practice paid off as we were able to see the fish. The staff lady at the sandbar checks if you can snorkel, so it's better not to push yourself too hard.
On that day, there were about 40 participants in the morning session, but in the afternoon when I joined, there were only about 10 people, allowing us to enjoy the scenery comfortably. I also got to taste the much-anticipated malasada, and the BBQ was delicious, it was just the best! Additionally, I brought a waterproof case for my digital camera, which made it so much fun. The photos are filled with my amateurish attempts, but I definitely recommend everyone to bring a waterproof camera. (Photos 5 and 6 are from Hanauma.) There was also a playful and mischievous captain who suddenly showed us a sea cucumber right in front of us, making it a truly enjoyable day.
海と海の間にあるサンドバーで、自然の神秘を感じすごーい?。そして人生初のシュノーケルで、サンドバーから恐る恐る海が濃い青に変わっているポイントへ。怖さとワクワクが半分でしたが、さんご礁にお魚いっぱいですごーい、すごーーい?。残念ながら、私と同行の友人はシュノーケルのコツがつかめず、海が深いポイントへは断念しましたが、サンドバーでずっと練習していた様で、後日ハナウマ湾へリベンジに行ったのですが練習の成果が出てお魚を見る事が出来た様です。サンドバーでスタッフのお姉さんがシュノーケル出来るか見てくれますので余り無理はしない方が良いですね。
この日午前便は40名程の参加者がいた様ですが、私が参加した午後は10名程度でゆったり景色を見る事が出来ました。期待のマラサダ?も食し、BBQも美味しくってもうサイコー★ あと、私はデジカメを防水仕様に出来るウォータープルーフケースを持っていったのですっごい楽しめました。ど素人ぶりが満載な写真ですが、皆様も是非カメラは防水を持っていかれる事をおススメいたします。(5・6枚目はハナウマ) イキナリなまこを握って目の前に出してくるおちゃめでいたずらっ子なキャプテンもいて本当に楽しい1日でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/15 |
Reviewed by: ATSUYO
For some reason, I had never been to "Sand Island." Until now, I had been avoiding tours that offered a relaxing experience, focusing instead on shopping and other option tours, but this was an eye-opening experience.
なぜか「サンドアイランド」だけは入ったことがありませんでした。これまではショッピングや他のオプションツアーばかりでゆったり時間を過ごすツアーは敬遠していましたが、目からウロコの体験でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/16 |
Reviewed by: チバババン
I participated in the afternoon barbecue event. I was immediately given a malasada, and my spirits were high! With the staff's cheers, we began. We took a boat to the sandbar, and upon arrival, it felt like paradise. It was truly Hawaii. We enjoyed the sandbar in a private setting. The BBQ that followed was quite substantial and incredibly delicious. By chance, we joined a tour hosted by a Japanese celebrity and encountered live celebrities. Lucky!! At the sandbar, there was also a professional photographer taking pictures (to be posted on the website), which is recommended for couples. After enjoying the beautiful sea while snorkeling, we returned to the boat and encountered turtles. As we quietly waited for the turtles, we spotted their shells in the waves. We were able to see them three times (three turtles), which was very satisfying. We were blessed with good weather, and it became a wonderful memory.
午後のバーベキュー付に参加しました。いきなりマラサダをもらい気分は上々!!スタッフの掛け声とともに、始まりました。サンドバーまで船で行き、着けばそこは天国。まさにハワイ。貸切状態で、サンドバーを満喫しました。その後のBBQもかなりのボリュームと、かなりのおいしさ。たまたま、日本の芸能人の主催するツアーとも一緒になり、生芸能人にも遭遇。ラッキー!!サンドバーではプロカメラマンによる写真撮影(HPに掲載)もあり、カップルにもお勧め。きれいな海をシューノーケルで廻り、満喫した後は船に戻り、亀との遭遇。静かに亀を待っていると、波間に甲羅が。三度も目撃でき(三カメ)大満足。好天にも恵まれ、とてもよい思い出になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/15 |
Reviewed by: vitamin
The contrast of the blue sky, emerald green sea, and sandbar was very beautiful, and the sandbar exceeded my expectations. We walked about five minutes through knee-deep water from the boat to the sandbar. I read reviews beforehand and was glad I brought an underwater camera. (They were selling underwater cameras on the boat for $20 for participants who didn't bring one.)
The snorkeling was not enjoyable, possibly due to the previous day's weather, as the water clarity was poor and there were hardly any fish. I was disappointed since I participated with the intention of snorkeling. In this tour, snorkeling is done barefoot without fins.
I think this is a good tour for those who want to enjoy the sandbar.
青い空とエメラルドグリーンの海とサンドバーのコントラストがとてもキレイで、サンドバーは期待以上でした。
船からサンドバーまで膝下ぐらいの水位のある海を5分ぐらい歩きます。事前に口コミを読んで、水中カメラを持参して良かったです。(水中カメラを持参していない参加者向けに、船上で水中カメラを20ドルで販売していました。)
シュノーケリングは前日の天候の影響もあってか海の透明度が悪く、魚もほとんどいなく楽しめませんでした。
私は、シュノーケリング目的で今回参加したため残念でした。このツアーでのシュノーケリングは、フィンを付けず、素足で行います。
サンドバーを楽しむために参加するには、良いツアーだと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/14 |
Reviewed by: makana
It was such a wonderful experience that I can still remember the images vividly. The Ko'olau mountain range viewed from the sea was wrapped in deep mystery, contrasting with the sparkling ocean, and it captivated me. While snorkeling, I discovered a sea turtle swimming near the surface in the blue sea! Although it was only for a few seconds, being able to swim alongside it is an unforgettable memory for a lifetime. When we landed on the sandbar, the angle of the light made the sea display different colors, sparkling in 360 degrees. When I asked the guide to take some photos, they captured great shots by changing the background with prompts like, "Jump in this scenery" and "Sit in the water." I ended up with some beautiful pictures. Additionally, I made a reservation two days before departing for Hawaii at 11:00 PM Japan time, and I received a confirmation reply just six hours later, which allowed me to leave for Hawaii with peace of mind. Since it was a plan that allowed us to return to the hotel in the morning, we were able to enjoy the pool and shopping in the afternoon. I checked the tide conditions in advance before applying, so the sandbar was well formed.
今でもその映像が思い出せるほど素敵な経験でした。海から一望するコオラウ山脈は、輝く海とは反対に深い神秘に包まれ引きつけられました。シュノーケリングでは青い海の中、海面近くを泳ぐウミガメを発見!数十秒でしたが一緒に泳ぐことができて忘れられない一生の思いでです。サンドバーへ上陸すると、光りの角度によって海が違う色をなしていて360度キラキラとしていました。ガイドの方にシャッターを御願いすると、「この景色でジャンプ」「海に入って座って」などバックに映る景色を変えながら撮影をしてくれたので、素敵な写真も出来上がりました。また、ハワイへ発つ2日前日本時間の23:00に予約をしたのですが、6時間後には正式に受付け完了の返信が届き、安心してハワイに発つことができました。午前中にホテルへ戻れるプランなので、午後はプールや買い物に行けました。事前に干潮の状態を確認して申込みをしたのでサンドバーはしっかりとできていました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It's a beautiful sea. The water reaches up to my ankles, and when the sun shines, it's truly bright white and beautiful. The yacht snacks are delicious, and you can also enjoy snorkeling. I would love to participate with my family again. It became a wonderful memory.
綺麗な海です。足首ぐらいまで水につかりますが、日がさすと本当に真っ白で綺麗です。ヨットの軽食もおいしく、シュノーケルも楽しめます。また家族で参加したいです。いい思い出になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
We really enjoyed the activity and the scenery was beautiful. It was great to view the island from a different vantage point. The friendly staff and food was great! It was definitely worth the money.You can be as active or as relaxed as you want to be.The staff was great with the kids.Unfortunately , it rained on our day so it kind of put a damper on things. The staff did their best to make it up to us. I would only recommend to bring extra clothes and a raincoat of some kind just in case.
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/27 |
Reviewed by: momiji
My trip to Hawaii for six nights and eight days became the best memory ever.
I participated in a morning tour. It was a bit chilly that day, so I wore a T-shirt and a jacket over my swimsuit. There were a lot of participants, and we departed with two boats. I think there were about 20 to 30 people on our boat.
Upon arriving at the sandbar, we got off the boat and into the sea. It was quite cold, so about 30% of the people rented wetsuits. At first, the water was about waist-deep, but it quickly became shallower. The view was amazing! The color of the sea changed into various hues as we reached the sandbar. We had some free time there, and they took two photos of each group, which we could purchase later.
Also, since there’s a risk of getting wet, it’s definitely better to bring a waterproof camera. They sell cameras that can be used underwater for $20. Although I reluctantly bought one, I was really glad I did later on. I recommend purchasing one if you don’t have it; you can take photos of fish and turtles underwater! It’s a must-have!
After that, we returned to the boat and went snorkeling around the sandbar. At this point, everyone had rented wetsuits. While there weren't many beautiful tropical fish, we saw plenty of fish. And surprisingly, we encountered a turtle early on! It seems that seeing turtles near the sandbar is quite rare, and even the staff was surprised.
When we returned to the boat, it was meal time. The food was delicious, and I even went back for seconds. Next, we changed spots to visit the turtle habitat. While snorkeling there, we were able to see two more turtles.
Then we returned to the boat to watch the turtles basking in the sun. We spotted about five or six turtles floating on the surface! It was truly refreshing and amazing to see such large sea turtles swimming freely in the ocean. I was able to take great photos with my underwater camera, and it was the best experience. This is a tour I would want to participate in every time I visit Hawaii.
When boarding the boat, I recommend securing a spot near the front (this is where you get on and off). Also, act quickly. Even if there are turtles around, if you come later, they might already be gone. I think the spot for watching the turtles basking is the best position.
6泊8日でのハワイ旅行で一番最高の思い出になりました。
午前のツアーに参加。当日は肌寒く、水着の上にTシャツ+上着を着用。
参加者はとても多く、2台で出発。私たちの船には20~30人くらい居たと思います。
サンドバーに到着し、船から海へ。結構寒かったので、3割くらいの人はウェットスーツを借りていました。
最初は海面が腰くらいまででしたが、すぐに浅瀬に。眺めは最高!!海の色が何色にも変わっていきサンドバーに到着という感じです。そこでしばらくフリータイム。写真も1組2枚撮っていただけますが、後で購入する形になります。
また、水に濡れる心配があるため、防水カメラは絶対持って行ったほうがいいです。水中でも撮れるカメラの販売がありますが、20ドルです。不本意ながらも購入しましたが、後から買ってよかったと心底思いました。持ってない人は購入をおすすめします。水の中で魚やカメさんの撮影ができます!!必需品です!
その後再度船に戻り、サンドバーの周りをシュノーケリング。この時点で皆がウェットスーツを借りていました。
キレイな熱帯魚はほとんどいませんが、魚はたくさん見れました。そしてなんとここで早くもカメさんと遭遇!!サンドバー付近で見れるのはめったにないらしく、スタッフも驚いていました。
船に戻るとお食事タイム。とってもおいしくておかわりまでしてしまいました。次はスポットを変えてカメさんの生息地域へ。シュノーケリングしながらここでさらに2匹見ることができました。
次は船に戻りカメさんの甲羅干しを見に行きます。海面にプカプカ浮いて甲羅干しをしているカメさんを5~6匹発見!!
あんなに大きな海亀が普通に海で泳いでいることが本当にもう新鮮で驚きで感動しっぱなしでした。水中カメラでバッチリ撮ることもでき、最高の体験ができました。ハワイに行ったら毎回参加したいと思うツアーでした。
船に乗るときは先頭付近(ここから乗り降りします)を陣取ることをお勧めします。そしてなんでも早めに行動を。せっかくカメさんが居ても後から来ると既にもういない・・・なんてこともありますので。カメの甲羅干しも一番見れる位置だと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The weather wasn't very good and it was a bit chilly, which was disappointing. However, the guide was very cheerful and it was fun. Also, we encountered a sea turtle, but it was really fast and we couldn't see it. It seems like the people at the front were able to see it... I want to try again. I would love to participate again!
あまり天気が良くなく肌寒かったので残念でした。でもガイドさんがとても陽気で楽しかったです。あと、ウミガメも遭遇したのですが、すごくスピードが速くてみられませんでした。先頭の方にいた人たちはみられたみたいでした。。。再チャレンジしたいなぁ。また、参加したいです!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/04/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a family of seven, ranging from 2 to 67 years old, on New Year's Eve. It was very lucky that it was sunny only while we were walking on the sandbar.
Before boarding the boat, we were treated to famous donuts, and even though the BBQ time was a bit delayed, it was fine.
I was worried that my husband and my father, both 67 years old, might find it boring, but they borrowed wetsuits and got into the ocean. In the end, they only entered the sea on this tour in Hawaii, so I’m glad they participated.
The fathers didn’t do much in particular, but they enjoyed watching their 2-year-old grandchild swim with the floaties we brought while walking from the boat to the sandbar, which was waist-deep. They also enjoyed taking commemorative photos in the sea. The pictures turned out great.
The BBQ was delicious. We were all moved to see sea turtles. Since we were wearing wetsuits, we didn’t mind the cold.
大晦日に2歳から67歳まで家族7人で参加しました。サンドバーで散歩する時だけ、晴れてとてもラッキーでした。
船に乗る前に有名な?ドーナツをふるまっていただいてBBQの時間が、少し遅くても、大丈夫でした。
67歳の私と主人の父達、2人にはつまらないかな、、と心配していましたがウエットスーツを借りて、海に入水。結局、2人はハワイで、このツアーでしか海に入らなかったので参加してよかったです。
父たちは特に何をするわけではなかったですが、
船からサンドバーまで、腰までの深さのところを歩くので持参した浮き輪で泳ぐ2歳の孫を見たり、
海で、記念撮影できた、という事が楽しかったようです。いい顔で撮れてます。
BBQも美味しかったです。
海亀も会えて家族全員感動しました。
ウエットを着ていたので寒さは気になりませんでした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
we had a very small group that went out, so i don't know how things go for the larger groups, but everything was a blast. very laid back and relaxing trip, the sights were spectacular and the crew was a lot of fun.
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| Posted on: | 2009/01/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated last December. The weather seemed typical for the Kaneohe Bay area, with a mix of cloudy and sunny conditions. When it was sunny, it was really beautiful, but it felt cold when it was cloudy! That was my impression. I was satisfied with walking on the sandbar and taking commemorative photos. Next time I participate, I think I'll bring a thick sweatshirt.
昨年度12月に参加しました。
天気は曇ったり晴れたりとカネオヘ湾あたりの天気としては普通なようでした。晴れるとすごく綺麗なのですが、曇ると寒い!というのが印象です。
サンドバーを散歩して記念撮影もでき満足でした。
今度参加するときは、厚手のトレーナーを持参して参加しようと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/12/07 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
"The Sea of Heaven" was as beautiful as the reviews said. It was a very satisfying tour.
「天国の海」は評判どおり、とても美しい海でした。とても満足度の高いツアーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2008/12/06 |
Reviewed by: さとみ
It was incredibly beautiful, and I was surprised!! There were no areas with sand, but I was really able to relax♪ The weather was nice, but when a few clouds came out and the wind blew, it got a bit cold, and it was quite chilly during snorkeling...! The food was delicious, and our guide Yuko was fun, so I was very satisfied~★
とにかくキレイでびっくり!!
砂が出てるところはありませんでしたが、本当にのんびりできました♪
いいお天気でしたが少し雲が出て風が吹いたりすると寒くて、シュノーケリング中もかなり寒かったです・・・!
ゴハンもおいしくてガイドのゆうこりんも楽しくて満足できました~★
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We booked this trip before we arrived on Oahu and were slightly nervous about going as we had never snorkelled before. However, the staff on the trip were very friendly and patient, the food was good and the actual snorkelling was amazing. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone going to the island and we will certainly be snorkelling again - thanks very much for a great day!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/11/11 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
This was my first trip to Hawaii and also my honeymoon. The weather was sunny, the staff was friendly, and I was extremely satisfied with the beautiful heavenly ocean. I would love to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii! ♪
初ハワイであり新婚旅行でもある今回の旅行で利用しました。晴れていたし、スタッフも親切で何より素晴らしい天国の海に大満足です。次回のハワイでも参加したいです♪
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/10/27 |
Reviewed by: 海が好き
I participated for the first time, and it was even more beautiful and wonderful than I had expected. It seems that this tour is the only way to visit the real sandbar, and I'm glad I chose it. The staff's service was excellent, and I returned very satisfied.
初めて参加させて頂きましたが,思っていた以上に綺麗で
素晴らしい所でした。本物のサンドバーへ行けるのはこのツアーだけらしく,選んでよかったと思いました。スタッフの対応も最高で大変満足して帰ってきました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/10/07 |
Reviewed by: vanilla
I participated in the afternoon BBQ tour on September 17. This was my first time on the tour to Kaneohe, and I had been a bit anxious since I had never had good weather before. However, the weather was really nice on the day of the tour. The water depth at the sandbar was about knee-deep (which is normal for this time of year), but the colors and clarity were truly beautiful. I wasn't expecting much from the staff's service or the BBQ, but both the variety and taste were of high quality for this type of tour. Snorkeling was optional. Knowing that there aren't many types or numbers of fish, we enjoyed the colors and clarity of the sea around the boat. Just swimming with goggles was fun! You can request a DVD for an additional fee. We were the only ones who ordered it, but I'm glad we did (the first photo I posted is one they took). It was $45. I think it's worth seeing the colors and clarity of the sea at least once. By the way, you can only see sea turtles from the boat, so if your goal is to see sea turtles, you might want to consider another tour.
9月17日に午後のBBQツアーに参加しました。カネオヘへのツアーは数回目でしたがこのツアーは初&今まで天気に恵まれた事がなかったのでチョット不安。でも当日は本当にいい天気でした。サンドバーの水深は膝程(これはこの時期の普通だとか)でしたが、色と透明度は本当に美しかったです。スタッフの対応、BBQも期待していなかったのですが、種類、味共にこの手のツアーとしては質が高かったです。シュノケールは自由参加。もともとあまり魚の種類、数は多くないのを知っていたので、私達は船の回りで海の色と透明度を楽しんでいました。ゴーグルつけて泳いでるだけでも楽しいです!別料金でDVD作成が頼めます。頼んだのは私達だけでしたが頼んでヨカッタです(投稿写真1枚目は撮ってもらったものです)。$45でした。1度見ておいて損はない海の色と透明度だと思います。ちなみに海亀は船から見るだけなので、海亀目的ならば他のツアーがいいかも。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/23 |
Reviewed by: おやじギャグ
On September 15th (Monday), my spouse and I participated in the afternoon BBQ course. We became very interested after seeing a post on Alan1.net and decided to sign up.
On the day of the event, we were picked up on time, and after going to about four or five pickup locations, we had to wait for about 30 minutes at the last pickup spot, possibly due to a mix-up with other participants, but we departed safely. The driver seemed a bit irritated and didn’t say a word until we arrived, but there was a radio broadcast introducing the sandbar, featuring a lively young woman who enjoys entertaining participants.
After departing, there was an introduction of the crew, and the captain was a former sumo wrestler from the Higashi-Kan room who had to retire due to a serious injury. Our guide was Eri, who humorously referred to herself as the "Iijima Ai of Hawaii." She looked youthful and energetic, not at all like someone with a high school-aged child, and it turned out she was the same woman introduced on the radio.
We arrived at the sandbar in about 15 minutes, and the color of the sea was unlike anything I had ever seen, truly resembling "heavenly waters." We quickly entered the water and strolled along the sandbar. I thought walking over coral might be painful, but it felt just like walking on a sandy beach and was not bothersome at all. After about 30 minutes of walking, those who wished to participate could go snorkeling. When we moved to a depth of 20 meters, we could see various fish through our goggles.
When we returned to the boat, a barbecue was prepared to satisfy our hunger after all the activity. There was an all-you-can-eat option, and the amount provided was more than we could finish. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the foil-grilled asparagus was especially excellent.
After the meal, we set off for turtle watching. Eri guided us to a spot with a 99.9% guarantee of seeing turtles, and the boat was filled with excitement when we spotted them swimming.
I am grateful to Eri, who kept the atmosphere lively throughout the trip and didn’t mind my bad jokes. Thank you so much, Eri! This was my sixth visit to Hawaii, but I had no idea such a wonderful place existed. I definitely want to participate again next time.
9月15日(月)午後のBBQコースに夫婦で参加。Alan1.netの書き込みを見て大変興味がわいて申し込んだ。
当日は予定時間どおりにピックアップされ、その後4~5ヵ所ピックアップ場所を回ったが、最後のピックアップ場所で参加者との行き違いだったのか30分程待たされたが無事出発。
ドライバーさんは、いらいらしていたのか着くまで一言も話さなかったが、車内のラジオでサンドバーを紹介したFM放送が流され元気の良いお姉さんがいて参加者を楽しませるのが趣味との紹介もあった。
出港後現地に着く間クルーの紹介等があり、キャプテンは元
大相撲の東関部屋で力士の経験者で現役中に大怪我をしてやめたとの事。案内してくれるのはエリさんで自称ハワイの飯島愛と言う位で高校生のお子さんがいる年齢には見えない若々しく元気の良いお姉さんで、ラジオで紹介されたお姉さんはエリさんであることが判明。
15分程でサンドバーに着くが、今まで見たことのない海の色で、まさに「天国の海」そのものである。
早速海に入りサンドバーを散歩するが、珊瑚の上を歩くという事で痛いかと思ったが海岸の砂浜のようにぜんぜん気にならない。約30分程散歩の後、希望者はシュノーケリングに参加。深さ20メートルの場所まで移動するといろいろな魚が眼鏡越しに見られる。
船に戻るとバーべキューが用意されており動いた後の空腹を満たしてくれる。当然食べ放題であるが、食べきれないほどの量が用意されている。肉も柔らかく味もそこそこで特にアスパラガスのホイル焼きは最高であった。
食事後は海がめウォッチングに出発。エリさんが99.9%
保証付きの場所に案内されると海がめの泳ぐ姿に船内は騒然となった。
出港から戻るまで終始しゃべりどうしで船内を楽しませてくれたエリさんに感謝するとともに、私の駄洒落にもいやな顔せずつきあってくれたエリさん、本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイは今回で6度目ですが、こんな素晴らしい所があるとは知りませんでした。次回も是非参加したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/22 |
Reviewed by: のりちゅーぶ
The scenery was very beautiful, and I was impressed. The BBQ had a lot of variety, and I was full! I thought it would have been even better if I could have seen more fish.
とっても景色はきれいで感激しました。
BBQも盛りだくさんの内容でおなかいっぱい!!
お魚がもっとたくさん見れればもっとよかったかなぁと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/09/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I visited for the first time, and the staff were very cheerful and entertaining. I had a lot of fun snorkeling and seeing turtles. The sandbar was even more beautiful than I imagined. If only the weather had been nice...
初めて行きましたが、スタッフがとても明るくおもしろかったです。シュノーケルをしたり、亀を見たりととてもおもしろい会見ができました。サンドバーは、想像した以上にきれいでした。これで天気が良ければ・・・。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Kamela R.
We have done this trip 3 times and I would NOT go with anyone else! They guys are great - they make it fun ... the food is good but the snorkling is great! Even in bad weather the guys made it fun - it was a downpour to say the least and honestly they couldnt have cared less - basic opinion was: its warm, your in Hawaii, your gonna get wet anyway so lets do it drudda! Killer time. Went twice with the family including our 6yoa son who was 4yoa at the time and once with some friends and each time it was the same killer service and fun! Dont go any place else... im coming back in Sept 2008 and you knowwwww I will be making another trip...ummm do get I discount yet or what guys??? :)
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I think the staff's service, the quality of lunch, the sandbar, and the sea turtles make it worth participating at this price. Troy, who provided the transportation, gave accurate and easy-to-understand information in Japanese. However, the loud sales talk through the microphone was a bit off-putting. I would have preferred to enjoy it a little more quietly, so it wasn't perfect.
スタッフの対応、昼食の質、サンドバー、海亀と、この価格で参加して損はないと思います。
送迎のトロイさんの観光案内も的確で聞き取りやすい日本語でした。ただ、マイクで大きな声でセールストークが多かったのはちょっと興ざめでした。もう少し静かに楽しみたかったので、満点ではありません。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2008/07/05 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ初心者
I participated in the afternoon tour. There were few people, and I felt like I had the stunning views all to myself! Additionally, I had no expectations for the lunch BBQ, but everything was delicious. On the day our group participated, the tide was high, and unfortunately, even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to my knees. I regret not being able to stand on the sandy beach in the middle of the sea, as shown in the photos... I would love to join again the next time I come to Hawaii.
午後のツアーに参加しました。人数が少なくて最高にきれいな景色を独り占めできたような感覚を味わえました!
それにランチBBQは、味は全く期待していなかったのですが、全ておいしかったです。
私達グループが参加した日は潮が高く、残念ながら一番浅いところでもひざ上まで海に入ってる状態でした。
写真のように、海の真ん中で砂浜の上に立てなかったことが心残りです・・・。
次回ハワイに来るときにもまた参加したいと思いました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2008/06/09 |
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