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I was waiting for a pickup at the hotel, but they were 10 to 20 minutes late. When I called, they said they were picking up at another hotel and would come back after that. I thought, "Well, that's fine," and continued to wait, but they ended up arriving 30 minutes late. When I got in the car, they were heading to the other hotel they mentioned on the phone.
In the end, I made it to the airport on time, but if you expect too much accuracy, it can take away from the enjoyment, so it's better to be prepared for that. Make sure to allow at least three hours before your departure.
ホテルでの待ち合わせで待っていましたが、10分20分と遅れていて、電話すると他のホテルでピックアップしているのでその後回りますとのこと、まあいいかと思い待っていると結果30分後に遅れて到着。そして乗ると、おや?電話で言っていた他のホテルに向かうではありませんか。
まあ結局空港には間に合いましたが、あまり正確性を求めて腹をたてるのも楽しみが半減するので、その覚悟で乗った方がいいですね。
出発の3時間以上余裕を持って
- Although it's called Sandbar, due to the tides, it wasn't a sandy beach but just a shallow area. The height was about thigh-deep.
- During snorkeling, I didn't see a single fish in the 20 minutes.
- There were a lot of people, and it was quite crowded.
- However, the sea turtle watching was great, and I could see them well.
- The staff members were very friendly and fun.
・サンドバーといいつつ、潮の満ち引きの関係で、砂浜にはならずに、ただの浅瀬でした。高さは太ももあたり。
・シュノーケリングは、正味20分で魚は一匹も見えなかったです。
・人も多くてかなりの混雑でした
・ただ、ウミガメウォッチはよく見えて良かったです。
・スタッフの方々はとても気さくで楽しいみなさんでした。
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We gathered at the hotel at 7:50 AM, and after arriving at the location, we were told we had free time until 11:45, which was a bit of a letdown. I wish the tour schedule had included a timeline in advance.
It was nice to be able to rent a bike and explore Lanikai Beach during that time.
As for the SUP, the instructor guided us very well, and after reaching the island, they took many photos, which made for great memories. It's a shame we don't have any photos of us while we were doing SUP.
朝7:50にホテルに集合し、現地に着いた後11:45まで自由時間と言われたのは、ちょっと拍子抜けしました。事前にツアー内容にタイムスケジュールに入れておいてくれれば良かったかな、と思います。
ラニカイビーチへその間自転車を借りて散策出来たのは良かったです。
肝心のSUPは、先生が上手に誘導して下さったり、島にたどり着いた後沢山写真を撮って下さったので良い想い出になりました。SUPしている所の写真がないのが残念でした。
Dear Chikarin,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your comments.
Regarding the tour, the schedule for the morning or afternoon is determined on the day of the event based on the number of participants in both the English and Japanese tours, the number of staff, and the weather. I apologize for not being able to provide more information in advance. Lanikai Beach looks beautiful in the morning due to the angle of the sun, so I hope you were able to take some wonderful photos.
As for the photos taken while you were paddleboarding, we can only take pictures on days with calm waves, and this service is provided at the discretion of the guide, so there may be times when we are unable to do so. I apologize, but as a company, we cannot guarantee this service.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit. We also offer self-guided SUP tours, so please consider that as well.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
ちかりん様
ツアーにご参加およびコメントのご記入ありがとうございました。
ツアーについては、日本人のみならず、英吾のツアー・日本語のツアーの人数、スタッフの数、天候により当日の朝に午前もしくは午後が決まりますので、前もっとご案内できず、申し訳ございません。ラニカイビーチは午前中の方が太陽の角度できれいに見えるので、素敵な写真が撮れたかと思います。
また、SUPをしている写真ですが、波のない日のみお撮りすることは可能かと思いますが、ガイド個人のサービスとさせて頂いておりますので、ない場合もございます。申し訳ございませんが、会社としては何も致しかねます。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ご自分たちで行くセルフガイドSUPツアーもございますので、ご検討よろしくお願い致します。
ありがとうございます。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
I was truly moved because I never expected to meet so many dolphins! Of course, I was also very satisfied to encounter sea turtles. I had a great experience, especially with a cheerful photographer accompanying us, which was worth more than the price. I felt the same excitement as when I touched a whale shark in Okinawa. I will definitely go back to meet the dolphins in Hawaii in a few years!
まさか、あんなに沢山のイルカに会えると思っていなかったので本当に感動しました❗
もちろん海亀にも遇えて大変満足しています。なかなか陽気なカメラマンさんとも同行できて値段以上の体験ができました
沖縄でジンベイザメに触った体験以来の感動を得られました
また何年かしたら必ずハワイのイルカに会いに行きます
Aloha, Ishipi-san
Congratulations on your graduation from the prestigious Dolphin University! We are all very happy that you were able to have a unique experience in Hawaii! We look forward to the day we can meet again!!!
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha, いしピー様
この度は名門イルカ大学ご卒業おめでとうございます!!
ハワイならではの経験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです!
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております!!!
Mahalo!!
iruka Office Moe
I booked a shuttle from Waikiki to the airport. I have used this service several times before and have always been very satisfied with the friendly responses from the drivers and staff. However, this time, I arrived at the designated location more than 10 minutes early, but after about 20 minutes, no one came to pick me up. When I called, I was surprised to be told that it was marked as a "no show." Since the pickup location was on the sidewalk in front of a major hotel, several cars came by, but in the past, the drivers would get out of the car to confirm the reservation name, so I assumed it would be the same this time. Unfortunately, that did not happen at all. I started to think that it might be better to obtain the vehicle number for confirmation in the future.
The silver lining was that the person who responded to my emergency call that day arranged for a replacement vehicle to come quickly, so I did not miss my flight. I am very grateful for this response.
I hope you can take this as a report.
ワイキキから空港までのシャトルを予約しました。
今まで何回か利用させて頂いており、いつもドライバーさんやスタッフさんのフレンドリーな対応に大変満足しておりました。
ただ今回は、集合時間の10分以上前に指定の場所に居りましたが
20分くらいたってもそれらしきお迎えが来ないので、電話をしたところ
"No show"になっていると言われビックリしました。ピックアップ場所がメジャーなホテルの前の歩道だったので、迎えの車は何台か来ていましたが、今まではドライバーさんが車から降りて予約者の名前を確認するというアクションを取っていたので今回もそうだろうと思っていました。今回はそのようなことが一切なかったです。今後は車体番号を入手して、確認をした方が良いのだろうか?と思ってしまいました。
ただ救われたのは、当日緊急対応の電話にてご対応して下さった方の迅速なご手配で代わりの車がすぐに来てくれたので、フライトに遅れるようなことはありませんでした。この対応には非常に感謝しております。
ひとつの報告として受け止めて頂けると幸いです。
I am so glad we did the underwater scooters. Staff was professional and knowledge and very patient with the visitors with a language barrier. Would definitely do this again.
The contrast between the "whiteness" of the shallow areas with coral sand and the "blueness" of the deep sea is very beautiful and amazing. It was also my first snorkeling experience, and I had a lot of fun.
サンゴの砂で浅瀬になっている部分の「白さ」と深い海となっている所の「碧さ」のコントラストがとても綺麗で、最高です。
シュノーケリング体験も初めてでしたが、楽しかったです。
I occasionally use Company H, but this was my first time using it due to scheduling conflicts. There is a luggage storage area inside, so there's no risk of mixing up suitcases. The ceiling is high, and you can sit comfortably. Next time, I want to use Roberts.
時折利用しているH社は時間が合わず初利用でした。車内に荷物置き場があってスーツケースの取り間違いはありません。
天井も高くてゆったり座れます
次回からは、ロバーツにしたいです
I returned to Honolulu via a layover in Orlando, Florida. My body was stiff, probably from the cold on the plane and having too much fun in Orlando. On top of that, the shuttle bus from the airport was stuck in traffic... During that time, I found a place that was available for reservations, so I requested it. It was very close to the hotel, and more than anything, I was relieved to communicate in Japanese. They even had a foot bath, and the treatment was thorough. I will visit again.
フロリダ▪オーランドから乗り継ぎでホノルルまで帰りました。
機内の寒さとオーランドで遊び過ぎたツケが出たのかカラダがガチガチ…オマケに空港からの送迎バスも渋滞で進まず…そんな時に、今から予約可能という中にあったのでお願いしました。ホテルのすぐ近くでしたし何より日本語でのコミュニケーションにホッとしました。足浴まであって施術も丁寧でした
また伺います
You can be separated into groups of Japanese and non-Japanese participants! So, while the Japanese side was a bit crowded, I think everyone had their own seats and could relax except when gathering for explanations.
First, we went to the sandbar for snorkeling practice! It was incredibly beautiful! Don't worry, there’s plenty of time for taking photos and playing ☻ Just keep in mind that depending on the time, the water can come up to your waist, so I think it's best to check in advance before participating!
After that, we moved on, and during that time, they grilled meat for our hamburger lunch! It was so delicious that I finished it in no time! You can drink beverages for free whenever you want! Only the alcohol is settled afterward!
Then we went turtle watching, and finally, we had more snorkeling! There was plenty of time for that too! They provide lifeguards, fins, and snorkeling masks, so you don’t need to prepare anything!
However, it was quite windy and cold during the move, so a jacket is essential! There are no towels provided, so make sure to bring one! But I think it will dry quickly because of the strong wind!
The meeting place is in front of the green hut at the back! Since I wasn't exactly on time, there's no need to rush if you arrive a bit late for the gathering time (laughs).
I had so much fun that I want to participate again!
日本人と、それ以外の方でボートを分けられます!なので日本人側は若干混んでいましたが説明で上に集まる時以外は皆さん各自席がありゆっくりできたと思います。
まずは、サンドバーに行ってシュノーケリングの練習!すごく綺麗でした!写真を撮る時間も遊ぶ時間もたくさんあるので安心してください☻ただ時間によっては海が腰あたりまで来るのであらかじめ自分で調べて参加するのがいいかと思います!
その後移動して、その間に焼いてくれたお肉でハンバーガーランチ!これがすごーく美味しくてあっという間に食べちゃいました!
飲み物も飲みたい時にタダで飲めます!お酒だけ事後精算です!
その後ウミガメウォッチングをして、最後はシュノーケリング!こちらも時間はたくさんありました!ライフガード、フィン、シュノーケリングのマスク等すべて貸してくださるので用意は不要です!
ただ、移動中は風が強くて寒いので上着は必須です!タオルも貸し出しはないのでどちらかを持ってくれば!でも、風が強くて乾くので大丈夫だとも思います!
集合場所は奥の方にあるの緑の小屋の前です!時間ぴったりではなかったので、集合時間に来なくても焦らなくて大丈夫です(笑)
また参加したいと思うほど楽しかったです!
I wanted to ride the Premium Submarine, but it was under regular maintenance, so I booked the Standard Submarine instead. I had heard that the windows were smaller and the seats were narrower compared to the Premium, but it wasn't as cramped as I expected, and the windows were decent enough for viewing and taking photos or videos without much issue.
The diving time was 45 minutes, which was sufficient to enjoy the experience. I read on one site that there weren't many fish to see, but during our trip, we were able to see quite a few. If I had to say, the fish didn't appear as colorful as in the advertisements, and overall, it looked quite blue. But that's the true color of the ocean, isn't it? This made me feel like I was really diving.
It was great. One thing to note is that the visibility differs on the left and right sides of the submarine; for example, if there are reefs visible on the right, there's nothing on the left, and vice versa. During those times when nothing is visible, it can get a bit boring.
プレミアム・サブマリンに乗りたかったのですが、定期点検中でスタンダード・サブマリンを予約しました。
プレミアムに比べ窓も小さく席も狭いと聞いていましたが、思ったほど狭くなく、窓もそれなりで、見るのは勿論、写真やビデオ撮影にもそれほど問題はありませんでした。
潜水時間は45分でしたが堪能するのに十分な時間でした。
あるサイトで魚がそれほど見られないと書かれていましたが、私たちの時はそれなりに見ることが出来ました。
強いて言うなら広告のようにカラフルに魚は見えず全体的に青く見えます。
でもそれって本当の海の色なんですよね。
こちらのほうが、本当に潜っているんだなぁっていう気持ちになりました。
よかったです。
あとは、潜水艦の左右で視界が違うので、右に漁礁が見えると左は何もなく、
その反対もあり、その見えない時間はちょっと暇です。
アロハ、レビューをありがとうございます!私たちは、あなたが私たちの潜水艦で楽しい海中ダイブを体験されたことを聞いて嬉しく思います。フィードバックを感謝し、また近いうちにご参加いただけることを願っています。マハロ!
Aloha and thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable undersea dive aboard our submarine. We appreciate your feedback and hope you can join us again soon. Mahalo!
We take a small boat to the flying location, and it can be quite rocky! If you're prone to motion sickness, definitely bring some medication. I sometimes get sick if I'm not feeling well, but on this day, I was sleep-deprived and had no issues enjoying myself. On the other hand, my husband started feeling sick on the way back to land and was a bit groggy for a while.
The guide was very professional, and I felt completely at ease leaving things in their hands. If you're feeling a little scared, you should definitely give it a try!
飛ぶ場所まで小さめの船で向かうのですが、結構揺れる!酔いやすい方は絶対に酔い止めが必要です。
私はたまに体調が悪いと酔うけど、この日は寝不足でも問題なく楽しめました。
一方、旦那は帰りに陸へ向かう途中で酔い始め、しばらくグロッキーでした汗
ガイドさんはすごくプロフェッショナルで
安心して任せられましたし
ちょっと怖いなーって位なら絶対チャレンジするべきです!
This trip is AMAZING and Highly recommended. The 4 gentlemen that took us out were great and very attentive. They took us to the best spot for snorkelling and saw a ton if sea turtles. The atmosphere and company can't be beat. If you don't do ANYTHING ELSE in Hawaii do THIS!!!!
We chose the best day during our stay, but honestly, the sandbar wasn't as shallow as we expected. However, fortunately, the weather was great, and we got to see truly wonderful views, so I am very satisfied.
When selecting a tour, it seems that encountering a shallower sandbar depends on the tour duration and the timing of low tide.
It was fun.
私達は、滞在期間の中で一番良い条件の日を選びましたが、正直期待していたほどサンドバーは浅くなかったです。でも幸運なことに天候に恵まれて本当に素晴らしい景色が見られたので、私は大満足です。
ツアーを選ぶにあたって、より浅いサンドバーに出会えるのは、ツアー時間と、浅い干潮時の時刻が近いことだそうです。
楽しかったです。
I chose the day with the best conditions during my stay, as it was the closest to low tide time. Luckily, it was sunny, and I was able to see a beautiful, clear ocean.
On the day we participated, there were a lot of people, and two boats went out together. After arriving at the sandbar, we split into those who wanted to relax and those who wanted to snorkel. The snorkeling felt like everyone was swimming in a line in the same spot, so depending on the number of participants, it might feel a bit lacking for those who want to swim while observing slowly. However, I enjoyed it overall because I got to see beautiful scenery.
干潮の浅い日が狙い目ということで、干潮時間がツアー時間に一番近い、滞在中で一番条件が良い日を選びました。ラッキーなことに、晴天で、綺麗で透き通った海を見ることができました。
私たちが参加した日は人数が大変多くて、2台のボートが一緒に出ました。サンドバーに到着した後、ゆっくり過ごしたい人、シュノーケルをしたい人で分かれます。シュノーケリングは、みんなで一斉に同じ場所を一列で泳いでいく感じだったので、参加人数にもよりますが、ゆっくり観察しながら泳ぎたい人には物足りなく感じるかもしれません。キレイな景色が見れたので、全体的に私はとっても楽しめました。
Previously, I boarded the Mai Tai Catamaran to see the sunset sinking on the horizon. I was moved then, so this time I boarded to watch the Friday fireworks at Hilton. Since Hilton Village is my regular accommodation, I had been watching the Friday fireworks from the beach and poolside in front of Hilton Village, but seeing the fireworks from the sea was something special. I sat on the port side, but when we started moving, I realized we were facing the opposite side of the beach and thought I might have made a mistake. However, we stopped facing the fireworks venue, so I had a good view. If you sit close to the bow, prepared to get splashed by the waves, you can see the fireworks well. The crew only spoke English but were kind. Because of that, I ended up drinking quite a bit—Mai Tai, beer, and white wine—and then I needed to go to the restroom, which was a bit of a problem. Upon closer inspection, I noticed there was a window on the port side, and when I went to check it out, I found that it was the restroom.
以前、水平線に沈む夕日を見にマイタイ・カタマラン号に乗船しました。その時も感動しましたので、今回はヒルトンの金曜花火を見るために乗船しました。ヒルトンビレッジが常宿なので金曜花火はヒルトンビレッジ前の浜辺やプールサイドから見ていましたが、海上から見る花火はまた格別でした。左舷の席に座りましたが、走り出すと浜辺と反対側と気づき失敗したかなと思いましたが、花火会場に舳先を向けて止まったのでよく見えました。波を被るのを覚悟で舳先近くに座れば花火がよく見えます。クルーは英語しか話せませんが親切でした。そのためマイタイ、ビール、白ワインと結構飲んでしまいトイレに行きたくなり困ってしまいました。よく見ると左舷に窓があり、そこに潜る人を見つけ、見に行くとそこがトイレでした。
My wife, grandmother, and our children aged 4 and 6 participated. The scenery was wonderful, and the teacher was very cheerful. It seems like it became a great memory.
4歳と6歳の子供と妻と祖母が参加しました。景色が素晴らしく、先生もとてもあかるい。
良い思い出になったみたいです。
ガンストックランチでのユニークなポニーロ ride にご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。お楽しみいただけたことを嬉しく思います。またのご来店をお待ちしております!
マハロ
ガンストックランチスタッフ
Thank you for coming on your unique poniolo ride with us here at Gunstock Ranch, we are so glad you enjoyed your time. We hope you come again!
Mahalo
Gunstock Ranch Staff
Since it was a VIP course, we started in a lounge-like area with Mai Tais and self-service snacks (such as prosciutto with pineapple, fruit skewers with melon, macadamia nuts, and potato chips). After that, we moved to our dining seats and enjoyed a course meal. We had informed Veltra in advance that we were bringing our one-year-old daughter, so a seat for her was also prepared.
During the meal, our daughter was able to participate in a treasure hunt game, which made her happy as she could walk around the venue (sitting still for the entire meal would have been boring for a one-year-old).
After the meal, the show began. With the VIP course, we could watch the show from our dining seats (on the first floor) while continuing to enjoy our drinks. For the regular course, it seemed that guests finished their meals outside the venue before entering the second-floor seating.
The show started with hula dancing, followed by an Elvis Presley impersonation show, a Michael Jackson impersonation show, and finally, fire dancing and hula dancing. All of it was wonderful, and we had a great time. I'm not sure if the quality of the Michael impersonation was high, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.
Last year, we watched a hula dance show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, which was a more traditional show that showcased Hawaiian culture without any sexy costumes (and that was good in its own way). In contrast, this show was a complete entertainment show with sexy and beautiful hula costumes, and it also allowed for a lively rock atmosphere, making us feel like we were in America! While I didn't know many of the songs, I still had a lot of fun.
Since there is a rock segment, the time for hula dancing isn't very long, so if you want to focus solely on hula dancing, I would recommend other shows. However, if you want to enjoy both American-style music and hula dancing, this show is highly recommended. The location is also at the Royal Hawaiian Center, so for those staying in Waikiki, it's within walking distance, which is a great point for efficient use of time.
VIPコースでしたので、初めにラウンジのようなところでマイタイとセルフサービスのおつまみ(生ハムパイナップル、メロン等の果物串、マカデミアナッツ、ポテトチップス)をいただきました。
それから、各自食事の席まで移動し、コース料理をいただきました。
我が家は1歳の娘連れであることをベルトラさんを通して事前に伝えていたため、娘の席も用意していただいていました。
食事の間に娘は宝探しゲームに参加させていただき、会場を歩くことができて喜んでいました。(1歳の娘にとって食事中ずっとイスに座っているのは退屈なので)
食事が終わると、ショーが始まります。
VIPコースは食事の席(1階席)でそのまま観覧するため、引き続き飲み物を飲みながら見ました。
普通のコースだと、会場の外で食事を終えてから2階席に入場していたようです。
ショーはフラダンスから始まり、エルビスプレスリーの(ものまね)ショー、マイケルジャクソンの(ものまね)ショー、最後にファイヤーダンスとフラダンスという感じで進みました。
どれもとても素敵で、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
マイケルのものまねのクオリティーが高かったのかどうかは謎ですが(笑)、楽しめたのでありだと思います。
昨年はポリネシア・カルチャーセンターのフラダンスショーを見ましたが、そちらは、セクシーな衣装などはなしでハワイの文化をしっかり見せる正統派なショーという感じでした。(それはそれでよかったです)
それに対してこちらは完全なエンターテイメントショーで、フラダンスの衣装もセクシーで素敵で、同時に、ロックで盛り上がることもでき、「アメリカにきたって気がする!(笑)」という気分を味わうことができました。
知っている曲は多くありませんでしたが、それでもとても楽しめました。
ロックの時間がある分、フラダンスの時間は長くありませんので、フラダンスだけをじっくり見たい方は他のショーをお勧めしますが、アメリカっぽい音楽もフラダンスも両方楽しみたい方にはお勧めです。
場所もロイヤルハワイアンセンターなので、ワイキキに宿泊している方は徒歩で行けますので、時間が効率的に使えるのも良い点ではないでしょうか。
Thank you very much for visiting us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time here. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back when you come to Hawaii again.
この度はご来場頂きまして、誠に有難うございます。楽しめて頂けたご様子で、私共も大変嬉しく思っております。またハワイにお越しの際には、ご来場頂けますよう、スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げます。
I made a reservation for the last day in Hawaii on Friday. I was really looking forward to it, but… there was no information about when, what, or where things were happening. It seems there was live music, but in the end, I couldn't see or hear anything.
The dinner buffet guests were on the 1st and 2nd floors, while the appetizer guests were on the 3rd floor. After boarding, we were taken to the 1st floor, and seating was free, but there was no guidance on that either, so everyone was just wandering around aimlessly.
For some reason, it seemed that non-Japanese guests had arrived early and had already taken the window seats and were eating. I had also made a reservation for a children's chair since I was attending with a small child, but since there was no assigned table, they didn't bring it until I asked. The child was really looking forward to the hula dance, so it was truly disappointing.
In the end, I couldn't see it, but after watching the fireworks, I caught a glimpse of guests who seemed to be feeling good after drinking and were dancing with the dancers, which felt like the atmosphere of a bar or club. The fireworks and night view were beautiful, but it was really disappointing.
金曜日のHawaii最終日に予約しました
とても楽しみにしていたのですが…
いつ・なにを・どこでしているのかも案内すら無く
生演奏もしていたようですが結局見ることも聞くことも出来ませんでした
ディナービュッフェの客は1F2Fアペタイザーの客は3F
乗船後1Fに通され席も自由席でしたがその案内も無く、ただただみんなウロウロゴソゴソするばかり
何故か?日本人以外の客は早々に来ていたようで窓際の席に陣取りすでに食事をしている状態
小さな子供も連れての参加で事前に子供椅子の予約もしていましたが…
テーブルが決まっているわけでもないので言うまで持ってきてくれず
子供がフラダンス等とても楽しみにしていたのに本当に残念でした
結局は見れなかったのですが…最後花火を見終わりちらっと見た感じでは
飲んで気分が良くなったお客さんがダンサーと共に踊って楽しんでいる…
と言うその辺のバーやクラブのノリでした
花火や夜景は綺麗だったのに本当に残念でした。
Thank you for booking an Atlantis Cruise on the Majestic with VELTRA. Aloha.
Mahalo for booking an Atlantis Cruise on Majestic with VELTRA. Aloha.
I also used the service from Honolulu Airport to Waikiki, but I was taken to a different hotel because I couldn't find mine, so I was worried about whether they would pick me up properly for the return trip. However, they arrived almost on time.
The driver was very friendly and played background music while providing a guide along the way, which allowed me to relax throughout the trip to the airport.
行き(ホノルル空港→ワイキキ)も利用しましたが、ホテルが分からず一度別のホテルにつれていかれたので、帰りはちゃんと迎えに来てくれるか不安でしたが、ほぼ時間通りに来てくれました。
ドライバーはとてもフレンドリーで運転中もBGMを流しながら、通り道のガイドをしてくれるなど、終始リラックスして空港に向かうことができました。
We were made to wait until departure. We were mixed in with a regular sightseeing bus. Since the Kahala Hotel was the last stop, it took a long time. With a large group, the price isn't much different from a taxi? It seems that Uber is becoming more convenient in Hawaii as well.
出発まで待たされた。
普通の観光バスに混乗。
カハラホテルが一番最後なので、時間がかかった。
人数が多いとタクシーと値段が変わらない?uberがハワイでも便利になってきてるようです。
I was a bit scared at first, wondering if parasailing would be okay, but once I took off, it felt amazing and was absolutely the best! The view of Waikiki from the sky was also really beautiful.
Since I didn't understand the language and wasn't familiar with the area, I was really worried about whether they would actually come to pick me up at the meeting point, but they arrived just as promised, which was a relief! If I have the chance again, I definitely want to do it once more!
パラセイリングって大丈夫かな?と、待ってる間最初はちょっと怖かったんですが…飛んでみると、とても気持ち良くてメチャクチャ最高⤴️⤴️でした❗️空から見えるワイキキも、とっても素敵でした
集合場所は、言葉もわからず、土地勘もないので、本当に送迎に来てくれるか?と心配でしたが、ちゃんと来てくれてホッとしました❗️
また機会あれば、ぜひもう一度やってみたいです❗️
The weather was great, and it was the best. We arrived at the golf course early, and they allowed us to start earlier, so we were able to play at a relaxed pace.
天気も良く最高でした。早めにゴルフ場に到着しましたが、スタート時間も早くしてもらい、余裕を持ってプレーできました。
I will share my experience from the perspective of an intermediate to advanced level diver who has participated in dolphin swim tours in various locations, holding a dive master certification.
- Good points:
A Japanese guide accompanies the tour. The day is packed with activities such as dolphin swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, hula experiences, a departure ceremony, and group photos, allowing for a lot of fun in just one day.
- Bad points:
The number of participants is too high (around 40 people), which creates a disparity between those who enter the water first and those who enter last, affecting the chances of seeing dolphins. It would likely be more satisfying with a maximum of about 15 people. I couldn't determine how close I could get to the dolphins, and while I was waiting near the pod, I was scolded harshly by the local staff for blocking their path. It seems that the only thing allowed is to float and observe from above, so those wanting to take photos should be cautious.
After coming out of the water, things get quite hectic, and you have to change in the restroom without being able to take a shower. (On diving shop boats in places like Okinawa, it's normal to have showers on board.) The lunch provided is not a bento but rather snacks and a drive-thru from Burger King, which is insufficient. Moreover, since you eat on the bus on the way back, the smell in the vehicle can make it difficult for those prone to motion sickness to eat. There is no dry area on the boat, so bags brought along can get wet. (At the very least, they could have put up a net on the ceiling to address this.) Given that there are many beginners, I think this is quite a significant downside. There were quite a few people who arrived with regular bags that ended up soaking wet.
ダイブマスター保有の、各地のドルフィンスイムツアーを十数回経験している中上級者視点から投稿します。
・良い点
日本語ガイドが同伴
ドルフィンスイム、SUPなどのマリンアクティビティ、フラ体験、出航セレモニー、集合写真など内容てんこ盛りで1日で楽しめる点
・悪い点
一回の人数が多すぎる(40人程度)ので、最初に入水した人と最後に入水した人で、イルカに会える人とそう出ない人が差が出る。(せいぜい15人くらいにした方が満足度が高いはず)
イルカにどこまで近づいていいのかが判断できず、ほかのドルフィンスイムのツアーのつもりで群れの近くまで潜って待機していたら現地スタッフに水上でこっぴどく怒られた。(進路を塞いだと判断された模様)上からぷかぷか眺めるくらいしか許されなそうなので、写真を撮りたい方は要注意。
海から上がった後がかなり慌ただしく、シャワーも浴びられないままトイレで着替えてバスになる必要がある。(沖縄などのダイビングショップの船は船内でシャワー浴びれるのが普通)
ランチがお弁当などではなく、スナックと、バーガーキングのドライブスルーなので少ない。しかも帰りのバスの中で食べるので車内の匂いもあり酔いやすい人は食べていなかった。
船上にドライエリアが用意されていないので、持ってきたバックなどが濡れる。(せめて天井にネットを張って対処するくらいはできるはず)初心者が多いにも関わらず、これはかなりのマイナスポイントと思います。普通のバックできてしまい、バックがびしょびしょになっている方が結構いました。
We departed about an hour before sunset and quickly headed out to sea. With a drink included in the price, we enjoyed the beautiful Hawaiian sunset. I would love to go again on my next trip.
夕日の落ちる約1時間前に出発し、あっという間に沖へ。料金に含まれているドリンク片手に美しいハワイのサンセットを楽しみました。また旅行の際は乗りたいです。
This was my first time participating, and I had a great time. I would definitely like to do it again if I have the chance. The participation fee might feel a bit high at times, but it was really worth it, and I didn't feel like I wasted any money. If I have the opportunity to go to Honolulu again, I would like to participate.
今回、初めての参加でしたが凄く楽しかったです。また機会があれば是非やりたいです。参加費が少し高く感じれる事もあるかもしれませんが、本当にコストが結構良くて全然お金がもったいなくなりませんでした。またホノルルに行く機会があれば参加したいです。
Thanks for making our arrival in Honolulu and getting to the hotel so easy. We liked it so much we booked our return to the airport after our cruise. We had to specify a time for our trip when we made the reservation, so we picked a time late enough to be sure we would be off the ship in time for the trip. We were ready to go an hour early and thought we would have to wait around until the scheduled time. To our delight we were able to take an earlier shuttle and have more time at the Bishop museum. Thanks for your flexibility!
It was a stroke of luck to see wild dolphins, and not only that, they swam below us. I felt that luck played a big role since it depended on anticipating the direction the dolphins would swim and their speed. I’m glad I participated because they made sure everyone could see them as much as possible.
野生のイルカのため運になりますが、イルカを見れただけでなく下を泳いで行きました。イルカが泳ぐ方向に先回りをし来てくれるのを待つことと、イルカの泳ぐ速度にも依存するため、運も大きいと感じました。できる限りみんなが見れるように考えてくれているので、参加してよかったです。
I was able to create wonderful memories in Hawaii! The weather was sunny on the day, and there were various attractions from intense slides to lazy rivers and wave pools, which made it a lot of fun! This time, I only had a one-day pass and transportation, but I was personally very satisfied. Soft drinks like cola were around five dollars, and food like pizza sets and hamburger sets were about ten dollars. Since the lockers and restaurants are close, I don't think it would be a hassle to go get money to make purchases. If you want to eat and drink without worrying about the price, I think it's better to add the options.
ハワイで楽しい思い出を増やすことが出来ました!
当日は晴れていて、スライダー系の激しいものから流れるプールや波が起きるプールなど色々あって楽しかったです!
今回は1日パスと送迎だけでしたが、個人的には大満足です。
現地ではコーラ等のソフトドリンクが5ドル前後、ピザセットやハンバーガーセット等の食べ物は10ドルくらいです。
ロッカーと飲食店が近いので、購入するためにお金を取りに行っても苦にならないと思います。
値段を気にせず食べ飲みしたい方は、オプションをつけたほうがいいと思います。
I chose this tour based on checking the tide and finding a good location at a reasonable time. I saw plenty of sea turtles, but I would have been a bit more satisfied if we had gone to the sandbar before the tide rose. The water level was rising quickly, and by the time we left, it had become quite deep. During snorkeling, I could see the fish well, but there were so many people that it felt like a hot spring. I ended up seeing more people's feet than fish. Overall, the weather was nice, and I saw what I expected, so it was as anticipated. It has a cliché feel, but it seems to be a must-do tour.
潮位を調べて、かつ、できるだけましな時間で場所も良い、という観点からこのツアーを選びました。ウミガメはたくさん見れましたが、先に潮位が高くなる前にサンドバーへ行ってくれると、もう少し満足できたような。みるみる水位が上がってきて、帰るころにはかなり深くなっていました。シュノーケリングでは魚がしっかり見れましたが、あまりにも人が多くて、温泉状態。魚より人の足の方をたくさん見た、という感じです。一応、天気も良く、見るもの見たので、予想どおりというところでしょうか。ベタなところですが外せないツアーなのかな、という印象です。