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We participated in a SUP tour as a couple. The weather and wind were both good, and we were able to reach the island across the way. Along the way, we encountered a sea turtle, which was a great experience. The woman who guided us was lively and made it fun. In the afternoon, we were able to rent bikes and visit Lanikai Beach, so we were very satisfied.

SUPツアーで夫婦で参加。
天気、風ともに良く対岸の島まで行けました。
途中ウミガメにも遭遇でき、良い経験ができました。
案内してくれた女性もちゃきちゃきしてて楽しかったです。
午後からは自転車も借りられて、ラニカイビーチにも行けたので満足です。

The water level at the sandbar was up to my waist, but it was beautifully clear and I was truly impressed. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, and I was very satisfied! On top of that, at the diving spot, I was able to swim with sea turtles. Although it rained on and off that day and there was some wind, I was told that the diving spot wasn't very clear, but I was still able to play with a lot of fish, and it was really fun. Also, the personality of the instructor was absolutely wonderful.

サンドバーでの水位は腰あたりまでありましたが、十分綺麗で感動しました。
お昼のハンバーガーも美味しくて、大満足！その上、ダイビングポイントでは、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐこともできました。当日、雨が降ったり止んだりと風もあったので、ダイビングポイントはあまりクリアではないとのことでしたが、たくさんの魚とたわむれることができて、本当に楽しかったです。あと、インストラクターの方の人柄が最高に良かったです。

I tried parasailing for the first time in Hawaii. I participated with my uncle and aunt in their 60s, and we were able to do it together as a group of three. When we took off, the weather was bad and the scenery was gloomy, but we still had a great time. The tour guide was also a fun person, and the bright atmosphere lifted everyone's spirits.

初めてのハワイ でパラセーリングに挑戦しました。60代のおじと、おばと参加し、３人で一緒にできました。私たちが飛び立った時、お天気が悪くて、景色はどんよりしていましたが、それでも十分楽しめました。
ツアーのガイドさんも楽しい方で、明るい雰囲気でみんな気分も上がっていました。

I participated in the morning tour on June 26. The sandbar was cloudy, and the water level was up to my waist, which was disappointing. However, after leaving the sandbar, it gradually cleared up, and I was thrilled to encounter a honu popping up from the deep blue sea.

My husband, who cannot swim, was encouraged to try snorkeling, and he looked genuinely happy to see the underwater world for the first time in his life! The hamburger for lunch was also delicious, and I am grateful to all the staff.

I especially want to thank the Japanese female staff member who was on board; her bright and fun personality was truly wonderful. Thank you! I would like to use your services again.

6月26日の午前のツアーに参加しました。
サンドバーは曇っており、腰辺りまで水位があった為、残念でした。が、サンドバーを出発すると、徐々に晴れてきて、真っ青な海から顔を出すホヌに遭遇出来て嬉しかったです。
泳げない主人に、シュノーケリングを勧めて下さり、人生で初めて海の中を見れた主人は本当に嬉しそうでした！！
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しく、スタッフの皆さんに感謝しております。

特に同乗していた日本人女性のスタッフの方、明るく楽しい性格で、本当に素敵でした。
ありがとうございます！
また利用したいと思っています。

There were only three groups that day, so it was nice to have a small number of participants. The 120M plan had quite a height, and the weather was good, so the view was great. When the boat lifted off, I felt a thrill, but surprisingly, it was quite calm up in the sky, allowing me to have a normal conversation with my partner. The two staff members on board were friendly and great at getting everyone excited. They created an SD card with photo data for each participant, and while $30 (or $35 if paid by card) is a bit pricey, the photos turned out beautifully, and since we couldn't take our own from below, I ended up buying it. I wonder if a tip of $10 to $20 is the norm.

その日は３組しかいなかったので少人数で良かった。120Mプラン、なかなか高度はあって天気も良かったので景色が良かった。ふわっと船から舞い上げられるときはスリルを感じたが、意外と空の上でも普通に静かで相方と普通に会話ができるほど穏やかな空間。船上のスタッフ２名も気さくで盛り上げ上手だった。参加者ごとに写真データのSDカードを作成してくれて、30ドル(カード払いだと35ドル)は少々値が張るけど、キレイに撮れているし、下から自分達のは撮れないので買ってしまう。チップは10～20ドルが相場なのかしら。

I participated with my wife.
The location is quite far out on the North Shore, so renting a car is essential.
We don't use Uber, so I'm not sure how frequently it operates in the area.

There were seven participants, including us.
We were the only two Japanese people.

After checking in, there was a briefing for about five minutes, and then we got right on the horses.
The check-in and briefing were all in English, but the content was simple.
It included instructions like which way to pull the reins to steer and to stand up when the horse needs to relieve itself.
Even if you can't catch everything in English, you'll receive a printed notice in Japanese at the beginning, so as long as you memorize that, you'll be fine.

Now, regarding the horseback riding experience, after riding a bit on the ranch, we took a course along the beach.
Since it was along the beach, there was quite a bit of dust kicked up by the horses, and depending on the wind direction, it could get pretty white in front of you.
However, the view of the North Shore from the horse's back was extraordinary and the best part of the experience.

At the rest point, the guide took a lot of photos, leaving us with many memories of the trip.
We were lucky enough to see a rainbow, but unfortunately, the sunset wasn't very beautiful due to a lot of clouds. The guide also mentioned that it was disappointing, but clouds can't be controlled (laughs).

We returned to the office at 7:30 PM.
We were on horseback for a full hour and a half.
Although the accessibility from Waikiki isn't great, the special experience of riding along the beach is something you can't find elsewhere.

As of June 16, 2018, when I printed the voucher from Veltra, it mentioned that the parking lot was at the far left of the arena after entering the main gate, and that the gate should be closed after entering. However, in reality, the entrance to the horseback riding check-in office was at the next gate without entering the main gate.

妻と参加しました。
場所はノースショアのかなり外れの方にあるのでレンタカー必須です。
私たちはUberを使っていないのでこの近辺でUberがどの程度走っているのかはわかりません。

私たち含めて参加者は7名。
日本人は私たち2名だけでした。

受付をすませて時間になると5分程度のブリーフィングを行なってすぐに馬に乗り込みます。
なお受付、ブリーフィングは全て英語ですが簡単な内容です。
方向を決めるには手綱をどっちに引けとか、馬が用をたす時は立てだとか。
またもし英語が聞けそうになくても最初に日本語の注意書きのプリントを渡されるのでその内容を覚えてしまえば大丈夫です。

さて肝心の乗馬体験は牧場敷地を少し乗った後ビーチ沿いのコースを乗りました。ビーチ沿いなので馬が歩くとかなり砂埃が舞うので風向きによっては結構目の前が真っ白なんて事もありました。
でも馬の背からみるノースショアの景色は非日常感を味わえて最高でした。

休憩ポイントではガイドさんが写真をたくさん撮ってくださり旅の思い出がたくさん残りました。
私たちは運良く虹を見ることができましたが、夕日については残念ながら雲が沢山あったのであまり綺麗ではありませんでした。こればかりはガイドさんも残念だけど雲はコントロールできないと言ってました(笑)

オフィスに帰ってきたのは19時30分。
なんとたっぷり1時間30分も馬の背に乗ってました。
ワイキキからのアクセス性が悪いけど、ビーチ沿いを乗馬できるという特別感は他ではなかなか味わえないと思います。

ベルトラさんのバウチャーをプリントした2018/6/16現在、駐車場はメインゲートを入って競技場を左端まで行ったところ、更にゲートは入場後閉めてくださいと記載されていましたが、実際はメインゲートを入らずに次のゲートまで車を走らせたところの入り口(ゲート無し)が乗馬受付オフィスでした。

The location was easy to find, and the service was very friendly. The prices were reasonable, and it was really great!!! I plan to use it again.

場所もわかりやすく、親切な対応でした^ ^
金額もリーズナブルでとてもよかったです！！！
また利用しようと思います^ ^

The scenery and overall experience were amazing!!! The weather was great, and the sea was incredibly beautiful; I didn't want to get off ^ ^ The crew was also kind and attentive, which was nice ^ ^

景色、体感すべてサイコーでした！！！
天気も良く海がかなりキレイで降りたくなかったです^ ^
クルーも親切丁寧でよかったです^ ^

The early morning reservation I made was fully booked, so I requested a time change and had various exchanges, but each time the communication was smooth.

On the day of the event, just a couple of minutes past the meeting time, I received a call from the hotel saying that the pick-up would be delayed. It was in broken Japanese, but I understood it. They informed me how long the delay would be and what kind of car would come, which made me feel reassured while waiting.

The staff member in charge was friendly and we had a very enjoyable time. There were five groups on board with us. Some people were also sightseeing on the boat. Each group had about eight minutes of time. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but no one in our group experienced it.

Everyone seemed to be about the same height.

You can bring a camera at your own risk. We were too scared to bring ours, and we regretted it. It's better to have sunscreen and sunglasses; you don't need a hat. You will be flying barefoot. Since you put your belongings under the seat, it's better to have smaller items. There is a slight splash of water.

You don’t have to buy the photos taken by the staff. By the way, they looked like grains of rice, and we couldn't tell who was flying, so we didn’t buy them. Of course, some people did purchase them.

The return transfer was also smooth without any waiting.

It was mainly in English, but they spoke clearly, so I think anyone would be fine.

I had a lot of fun, so I would like to do it again.

予約した早朝割りの回が満席になってしまったので、時間の変更依頼がきたり、色々とやりとりしましたが、毎回スムーズなやりとりでした。

当日、待合せ時間2.3分過ぎたところで
ホテルに、迎えが遅れるという入電がありました。片言でしたが日本語でした。
どのくらい遅れるか、どういう車がくるか教えてくれたので、安心して待つことが出来てとてもよかったです。

担当のスタッフの方が気さくに話してくれて
とても楽しい時間を過ごしました。
一緒に乗船したのは、5組でした。
船上で見学されてる方もいました。
一組辺りの時間は8分くらいでしょうか。
船酔いは、天候に寄ると思いますが
私たちの回ではどなたもなっていませんでした。

高さは皆おんなじだったように見えました。

カメラは自己責任ですが持って飛べます。
私たちは、ビビって持って飛ばなかったのですが後悔しました。
日焼け止めとサングラスはあった方がいいです。帽子はいりません。
素足で飛びます。
荷物はイスの下に入れるので、小さい方がいいです。
軽い海ぽちゃもあります。

スタッフが撮影してくれる写真は買わなくても大丈夫です。
ちなみに、米粒みたいで誰が飛んでるかわからなかったwwので、私たちは買いませんでした。
もちろん、購入されてる方もいます。

帰りの送迎までの時間も待つことなくスムーズでした。

基本的に英語でしたが、分かりやすく話してくれるのでどなたでも大丈夫かと思います。


とても楽しかったので、またやりたいです。

I found this review very helpful, so I’d like to share my thoughts as well.

I participated with my 6-year-old daughter, who just turned six, and my parents in their 70s, making it a three-generation outing.

Renting a wetsuit was essential, especially for slim individuals, children, and the elderly. It gets surprisingly cold floating in the sea for a long time without a wetsuit, and after seeing the dolphins, when the boat moves to the snorkeling spot, it’s really cold with the wind on a wet body. By the way, it was sunny at the end of June. Everyone on the trip was wearing one.

My daughter wore a swimsuit, a short-sleeve rash guard, rash leggings, and a rented wetsuit that was long-sleeved and shorts. Even with that, she was shivering and had blue lips after getting out of the water. I thought maybe I should have gotten her a thicker, warmer long-sleeve and long-pants rash guard. Since children are just floating and not swimming hard, they get colder more easily.

After snorkeling, my daughter was so cold that she wanted to take off her wet swimsuit immediately, so she quickly changed into her regular clothes on the boat while shivering, put on a windbreaker, and finally stopped shivering once she wore a down jacket. I think it would be reassuring to bring a compact ultra-down jacket from Uniqlo for children who get cold easily.

A children's pool towel with a hood and snaps is convenient for changing anywhere. A super absorbent, quick-drying, ultra-thin chamois towel was also very handy. No matter how many beach towels you have from the hotel, it’s never enough.

By the way, my daughter could do a face-down flutter kick and had her first snorkeling experience at Hanauma Bay the day before. My husband went into the sea first, and the staff helped lower my daughter from the boat, where my husband caught her below. From the boat to the water's surface, it’s close enough that you can sit and your feet won’t reach, but it’s not a scary height. Everyone else jumped in from standing, but since we were last in line, my mother and I sat down and slipped into the sea. They also provide floatation devices. The support and encouragement from the staff were experienced and made me feel really safe while snorkeling.

I recommend the dissolvable motion sickness tablets. I usually get seasick even with a float, but this time I was perfectly fine.

Juri, the class representative, was just like a class representative should be—very caring and someone you can rely on. I was really satisfied with the thoughtful consideration and kindness she showed, and I’m so glad I participated. The bus ride was refreshing and fun, with a very clear guide. I made truly wonderful memories.

I will definitely choose Dolphin Academy again next time! Thank you very much!

今回、こちらの口コミをとても参考にさせていただきましたので、私の感想も少しのせてみますね。

6歳になったばかりの年長さんの娘と、70代の両親と３世代での参加です。

ウェットスーツのレンタルは必須でした。特に細身の方。お子様やお年寄り。必須です！
海で長時間浮かんでいるのも、ウェットスーツが無いと、思いのほか寒くなってくるので耐えられないのと、イルカを見た後、船がシュノーケルスポットへ移動する時も、濡れた体で風を受けるので、ウェットスーツ着ていないと寒くて無理です！
ちなみに6月末で晴天です。　
参加者全員着用してました。

娘は水着+半袖ラッシュガード+ラッシュレギンス+レンタルのウェットスーツは長袖半ズボンで、それでも海から上がるとガタガタ震えて唇青くて。。
もっと上下厚手の保温タイプの長袖長ズボンラッシュにしてあげれば良かったかな～くらいな感じです。子供は特に浮かんでいるだけなので、一生懸命泳がないから余計寒いのですね。

シュノーケルが終わると、娘は寒すぎて、濡れた水着をすぐに脱ぎたがりましたので、船上で震えながらもパパッと普段着に着替え、防風ウィンドブレーカーをはおり、更にダウンジャケットでようやく震えが止まった様子。
寒がりなお子様にはコンパクトなユ○クロのウルトラダウンみたいなのを是非念のためお持ちになると安心だと思います。

フードやスナップのついた子供用のプールタオルは何処でもお着替えが出来て便利。
タオルも超吸水、超速乾、超薄のセームタオルが便利でした。ホテルのビーチタオルでは何枚あっても足りません。

ちなみに娘は顔付ばた足が出来る程度で、前日にハナウマ湾で初めてシュノーケルを経験した所。
パパが先に海におりて、船上からスタッフの方に娘を抱き下ろしてもらい、パパが下で受け取る形。船から水面は、座って足は届かないけれど、かなり近いです。皆さん立って足から飛び降りる感じですが、順番の最後だったので、私や母は座ってから、足からスルッと海に降りました。怖くない高さです。
浮き棒等貸して下さいます。
サポートも声掛けもベテランで、本当に安心してシュノーケル出来ました。

舐めるタイプの酔止めはおすすめです。普段浮き輪でも酔う私ですが、今回はバッチリでした。

学級委員のじゅりさんが、まさに学級委員って感じで、とっても面倒見がよくて思わず頼りたくなる本当に素敵な方で、細やかな配慮と優しい気配りで、こちらに参加して本当に良かったと大満足でした。
バスの中でも爽やかで楽しくて、とても分かりやすいガイドをして頂きました。本当に素敵な思い出が出来ました。

また次回も必ずイルカ中学を選びます！本当にありがとうございました！

I participated alone, and when I actually gathered with others, there was only one other Japanese person, which made me a bit anxious. However, I managed with my very limited English. Once they realized I couldn't speak English, they responded in broken Japanese, so I could somewhat understand what they were saying.

Watching the parachutes flying from the boat, I was worried because they went much higher and farther than I expected. I thought, "Isn't this really scary? Can I handle it?" But when I actually experienced it, the feeling of exhilaration outweighed the fear. We were blessed with great weather, so the scenery was amazing!

However, while waiting my turn on the battlefield, I had to stay on a fast-moving, turning boat, so motion sickness medication is a must. In fact, I found that part to be scarier (laughs). But even with that fear, it became a great memory. If you stay at a designated hotel, they will pick you up and drop you off right in front of the hotel, so it's reassuring even if you don't have your own transportation. The crew and the drivers were all really nice, and if I have the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would love to do it again!

一人で参加、実際集合してみたら日本人も一人だけ、という状態だったので不安でしたが、私の片言すぎる英語でもなんとかなりました。
英語が話せないんだな、ということがわかると、あちらも片言の日本語で対応してくれるので、言われていることはなんとなくわかります。
ボートの上から飛んでいくパラシュートをみていると、予想以上に高く遠く上がるのでこれめちゃくちゃ怖くないか？耐えられるか？？と船上で不安になっていましたが、実際体験すると、怖さよりも気持ち良さの方が上です。天気に恵まれたので、景色も最高でした！
ただ、戦場で順番を待っている時、高速で走り、旋回するボートの上にいないとならないので、酔い止めは必須です。むしろ私はこちらの方が怖かった(笑)
でも、その怖さを含めていい思い出になりました。指定ホテルに泊まっていれば、ホテルの前まで送り迎えしてくれるので、足がなくても安心です。クルーや送迎の運転手さんもみなさんいい方達で、今度ハワイにくる時があったらまたやりたいです！

[About the BBQ Lunch]
I thought the BBQ would be grilled on a net until the day before, but after reading everyone's reviews the night before, I saw comments saying it was just [sliced meat]. I had no expectations at all. Indeed, there were sliced beef and chicken available, and it wasn't a BBQ in the traditional sense, but the taste was delicious! I think I wasn't disappointed because I had low expectations! There were also yakisoba, salad, and fruit available!

[About the Sliders]
I was worried that I wouldn't be able to ride all the sliders with a 3:00 PM pickup, but since each slider was not separated and there was hardly any waiting, I was able to try them all! You can understand from the website that when the slider next to one is open, that slider will close for 30 minutes... and they open alternately! In the morning, there was no waiting at all, and it was smooth, but it started to get a bit crowded in the afternoon, and I had to wait a little (still only about 5 to 10 minutes). If you want to ride twice, it might be better to do so while it's still open! Also, there is a slider called Shaka that drops from almost a 90-degree angle, and if you don't keep your neck strong, it can really hurt your neck. I was fine the first time, but on the second ride, my neck got jostled, and now I feel like I have whiplash...!

[Other Advice]
- The concrete below is hot, so don't leave your flip-flops in the locker (the small locker costs $13, can be opened and closed, and was spacious enough for two people's belongings). It's better to wear them down to the slider. Most sliders have floats or inner tubes placed underneath, and you carry them yourself up to the ride. Everyone was casually taking off their shoes near where the floats were and heading up!
- I was wondering if I could take my smartphone on the slider, but I had it in a waterproof case hanging around my neck, and no one said anything. (I’m not sure if you can take pictures while on the slider...)

My flight was canceled on the way there, and I had booked this tour for the second day, but I couldn't make the 9:00 hotel pickup. I sent an email to Veltra at night, and they responded immediately (I thought I wouldn't get a reply since it was outside of business hours, but they replied late at night and even called me the next morning). They successfully handled the schedule change right before the cancellation/change deadline. I have used Veltra many times for various overseas trips, and it is truly convenient and cost-effective! Thank you very much!!

［BBQランチについて］
BBQは前日まで網で焼いて食べるBBQだと思っていたのですが、前日の夜に皆さんの口コミを読んだら［細切れの肉が置いてあるだけ］
と書かれていて、全く期待してなかったです。
確かに細切れのビーフとチキンが置いてありそれをバイキング形式で取る形でBBQではなかったですが、味は美味しかったですよ(^^)期待してなかったからガッカリしなかったんだと思います！他には焼きそばとサラダ、フルーツが置いてありました！
［スライダーについて］
15:00ピックアップで全部スライダー乗れるかなーと不安でしたが、中は一つ一つのスライダーが離れておらず、また並ぶ事も殆どないので全部制覇出来ました！
HP読んだらわかると思うのですが、スライダーは隣のスライダーが空いている時は隣のスライダーが30分閉まる、、、という形で交互に開く形でした！
午前中は全く並ぶ事なくスムーズでしたが、午後からは少し混み始めて少し並びました(それでも5〜10分くらい)2回乗りたい！と思ったら空いているうちに乗ってた方がいいかもしれません！
また、シャカというほぼ90度の角度から浮き輪に乗って落ちるスライダーがあるのですが、首にしっかり力を入れて置かないと、首がやられます。
私は1回目は平気だったのですが2回目で首が持っていかれ、むちうちのような状態になっています、、、、！
［その他アドバイス］
・下のコンクリートは暑いので、ビーサンはロッカーに預けず(ロッカーは小が13ドル、開け閉め可能、2人分の荷物余裕でした)
スライダーの下まで履いていった方がいいです。
殆どのスライダーの下に、浮き輪とかフロートが置いてあり、それを自分で持って乗り場まで上がります。浮き輪置いてある所の近くにみんな適当に脱いで上まで上がっていました！
・スマホ、持ってスライダー乗れるのかな？と思っていましたが、首からぶら下げる防水のケースに入れていたら特に何も言われませんでした。(スライダー中に撮影していいかまでは分かりません、、、)

行きの飛行機が欠航になり、このツアーは2日目に予約していたのですが、9:00のホテルピックアップには間に合わなくなったため、ベルトラさんに夜メールを送っていたらすぐにメールの返事をくださり(夜営業時間外だったので返事はすぐには来ないだろうと思っていたら、深夜に返事をくださり翌朝電話までして頂きました)
キャンセル・変更期限ギリギリの所で無事に日程の変更手続きしてくださいました。
ベルトラさんはこれまで何度も色々な海外旅行の際に利用させて頂いていますが、本当に便利でお得です(^^)
ありがとうございました！！

This was my first time, and my partner had participated about ten years ago. We arrived early but were allowed into the venue. First, we headed to the buffet area. It felt like the Japanese attendees were gathered at the back of the line.

The welcome drink, Mai Tai, could be chosen as alcoholic or non-alcoholic. It was pleasantly sweet and delicious. Next, the whole roasted pig was brought out, which really raised the excitement.

We lined up to get our food, but we had to wait quite a bit. It felt very American in that regard. In Japan, staff would guide you based on how quickly the line was moving, and you wouldn't have to wait in line holding heavy plates. But here in sunny Hawaii, you shouldn't sweat the small stuff.

The food included vegetable salad, macaroni salad, glass noodle salad, marinated tomatoes and salmon, teriyaki chicken, white fish curry, and the whole roasted pig, among a few other dishes. Everything was decent, but I particularly enjoyed the white fish curry.

As we continued eating, desserts were served: rainbow sherbet, chocolate cake, and cookies. There was also coffee and tea. I only had the chocolate cake, but I thought it was not too sweet for Hawaii and quite tasty. The coffee was Kona coffee, which I enjoyed with the cake.

During the meal, there was live ukulele music and singing. The staff, dressed in hula costumes, created a great atmosphere! There are plans with and without meals, but the difference is about $30. If you're purely considering the food, you might think the no-meal option is fine, but if you factor in the atmosphere and the excitement of the show, I think the meal option is better.

However, the dining area is under a tent. If it rains, it could really dampen the mood. Rain might come in from the sides, and it could be hard to hear the live performance. I've heard that Hawaii has been experiencing more rain lately due to weather changes, so it’s a matter of luck.

After the meal, we moved to the show venue.

At the entrance, there was the usual photo opportunity. You can purchase the photos on your way out, but we were in a hurry to find a restroom due to the alcohol, so we didn’t buy any. I’m not sure how much they cost.

We took a photo with an Elvis impersonator and then headed to our seats. The first floor was occupied by those who had the most expensive meal plan. We were seated on the second floor. The middle seats would have been ideal, but they seat you in the order you enter, so it’s a matter of luck. We ended up in the middle of the third row. There was a good step up, so we didn’t have to worry about the heads in front of us.

Finally, the show began. There were screens on both sides and at the back, and the performance started with hula dances and costumes from different eras, accompanied by old footage of Hawaii. It felt like there was a history to both Hawaii and hula! The music, costumes, and dances changed with the eras, revealing a history I was completely unaware of, which was a bit moving.

The show transitioned from the Elvis era to a mix of Elvis and hula, then to Michael Jackson. A female singer also appeared, and rather than an impersonator, she seemed to be a Hawaiian music singer. I was overwhelmed by her singing ability.

Since I’m not from the Elvis generation, I can’t say how similar she was. The same goes for Michael Jackson; I knew the songs, but I’m not sure about the impersonation. For those who know dance, the quality would be evident, but as an amateur, I enjoyed it. Both performances were well integrated with video footage of the original artists, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

I had given up on seeing fire dancing indoors, but there it was! Seeing fire live is truly impressive. The hula costumes changed frequently, and the singing was satisfying, making the time fly by.

Initially, I had heard it was an impersonation show, so I honestly didn’t have high expectations, but I got to learn about the history of hula, experienced a fusion with Elv

私は初めてで相方は10年ほど前に参加経験ありです。
集合時間より早くに着きましたが会場に入れました。まずはビュッフェ会場です。日本人は各々の後尾に集められた感あります。
ウェルカムドリンクのマイタイはアルコールとノンアルが選べます。程よい甘さで美味しかった。
次に豚の丸焼き登場でテンション上がります。
順番に並んでお料理を頂くのですが、結構並んで待ちました。そこはアメリカンな対応だなって。日本だったら進み具合を見ながらスタッフが誘導し、重い皿を持ったまま並ぶことにはならないでしょうね。でもここは常夏ハワイ。細かいことは気にしたらダメです。
お料理は野菜サラダ、マカロニサラダ、春雨サラダ、トマトとサーモンのマリネ、照り焼きチキン、白身のカレー風、豚の丸焼きとあと数品あったと思います。どれもまあまあですが、私は白身のカレームニエルが美味しかったです。
食事が進むとスウィーツが登場します。レインボーシャーベット、チョコケーキ、クッキーです。あとコーヒーと紅茶もありました。私はチョコケーキだけ食べましたが、ハワイの割にそんなに甘くなく美味しいと思いました。コーヒーもコナコーヒーでケーキと一緒に頂きました。
食事中ウクレレの生演奏と生歌。スタッフがフラの衣装で雰囲気は十分！
食事ありとナシのプランがありますがその差30ドルくらい。純粋に食事だけ考えるとナシでもいいかなって思えますが、雰囲気とショーへのテンションも考えるなら食事ありの方がいいと思いました。
ただ食事会場はテント下です。もしスコールがあったらテンションだだ落ちでしょう。横から雨が降り込んだり、生演奏が聞こえにくかったりしそう。最近のハワイは気象の変化で雨が多いらしいので、これは運でしょうね。
食後はショー会場へ移動します。

入り口でありがちな写真撮影です。帰りに購入することになるのでしょうけど、私たちはアルコールのおかげでトイレに急いでたので購入せずです。いくらかもわかりません。
プレスリーのそっくりさん(？)と写真を撮って客席に行きます。1階では一番お値段の上のコースの方たちが食事中でした。私たちは2階席です。真ん中の席が良いでしょうが、入った順番に座らせられるのでこれも運です。私たちはちょうど3列目の真ん中でした。しっかり段差があるので前の方の頭は気になりません。
いよいよショーです。
両サイドと正面奥にスクリーンがあり、昔のハワイの映像とともにその年代であろう衣装とフラのダンスが始まりました。
ハワイの歴史とフラにも歴史あり！って感じで年代によって音楽や衣装、ダンスにも変化がありました。全然知らなかった歴史が垣間見えて少し感動しました。
プレスリーの年代からプレスリーとフラのショーでマイケルジャクソンと移っていきます。女性シンガーも登場しますが、その方はモノマネというよりハワイアンミュージックのシンガーなのでしょう。歌唱力に圧倒されました。
プレスリー世代ではないので似てるかはわかりません。マイケルジャクソンも微妙ですが歌は知ってました。ダンスは見る人が見たらクオリティが分かるでしょうが、素人の私は楽しめる程度でした。どちらもスクリーンに本人の映像とコラボしてて雰囲気はバッチリでした。
室内なので諦めてたファイアダンスもありました。やっぱりファイアは生で見ると圧倒されます。
フラの衣装も次々変わっていき、歌も十分聴きごごたえありであっという間に終わってしまいました。

私ははじめモノマネショーと相方に聞いていたので正直期待してなかったのですが、フラの歴史に触れられて、プレスリーやマイケルとも融合し女性シンガーの歌にも圧倒され価値あるエンターテイメントだったと思います。
相方は10年前の記憶があるので昔はもっとマドンナとかもいてて、今回はクオリティが下がったと言ってました。
モノマネショーをメインで思うなら物足りないかもしれませんが、私はポリネシアンショーが好きなので大満足です。ぜひもう一度参加したいですし、お値段以上の価値はあったと思いました。おススメです！

I was very lucky to encounter a pod of dolphins! The tour guide was also very enthusiastic and made the experience enjoyable. I was truly happy in that wonderful atmosphere. Thank you very much! 😊

イルカの群れにも出逢えて
とてもラッキーでした！
添乗員さんもノリノリで楽しませて頂き
本当に幸せな空間で嬉しかったです。
ありがとございました(^^)

- This was my first time researching and applying online by myself.
- To be honest, I wasn't sure which company I could trust, so I chose Veltra, which was at the top, but I had some concerns.
- However, right after applying, they pointed out a mistake I made, and their detailed follow-up eased my initial worries.
- My biggest concern after arriving at Inoue Airport was not knowing where the pickup location was or what to do if no one showed up, but when I asked someone around, I quickly found the tour desk and felt reassured.
- The person who guided me seemed to have Japanese relatives, and while I was talking to them, they escorted me to the vehicle. They were very friendly, which was great.
- In conclusion, I realized that there was much less to worry about than I thought, so I definitely plan to use this service again when I come to Hawaii next year.

・自分でインターネットで調べて申し込みをしたのは初めてでした。
・正直言ってどの業者が信用できるのかわからなくて上の方にあったベルトラさんを選択したが、不安はあった。
・しかし申し込みの直後にこちらのミスを指摘して頂いたり、その後の細かなフォローで当初の不安は薄らいだ。
・イノウエ空港に到着してからの最大の不安はピックアップ場所がわからないとか、来なかったらとかありましたが、その辺の人に聞いたらすぐにツアーデスクがわかり安心できた。
・案内してくださった方もお身内に日本人がいるらしく、そんな話をうかがいながら乗り物まで案内していただきました。とても気さくな方で良かったです。
・結論としては思ったよりも全然心配ないので、来年ハワイに来るときにも必ず使おうと思いました。

We had a great morning cruise with Dolphins and You. The local crew (certified life guards and professional entertainers!) were very friendly and full of energy. They explained everything in both English and Japanese since there were quite a large number of Japanese tourists on our 40 person tour. There was music and dancing on the way to the spinner dolphin site. We sat at the back of the boat and enjoyed the sun and sea air; thank goodness we had lots of sunscreen! I wear glasses and there were prescription masks on the boat so I could see everything clearly.

The crew-led Hawaiian chant and orchid offering when we entered the dolphin site brought us good luck. The crew went in the water with us and pointed out several pods of dolphins swimming right by. I wanted to stay with the dolphins longer, but we had another scheduled stop. At the snorkeling site, a sea turtle swam right under our group and there were lots of fish all around. The inflatable water slide, “surfboard” and kayak added to the fun. For lunch we had cheeseburgers on taro buns with bags of chips — very tasty. The crew sang and danced a couple of hulas on the way back; a perfect ending to a great morning!

We drove from our hotel, arrived at the Waianae Boat Harbor early, and were a little concerned when we didn’t see any signs for Dolphins and You. However, a bus with Dolphins and You on the side pulled into the parking lot right where they said to meet at the specified meeting time. Be sure to take Dramamine if you think you might get motion sickness. Several people on the cruise got sick, even though I didn’t think it was very rough. I took a Dramamine before we left on the Dolphins and You cruise and was fine (I had gotten sick on a previous snorkel trip to Molokini off of Maui). Definitely APPLY SUNSCREEN early and often...the sun is very strong on the water.

A special thanks goes out to Captain Amy and her crew.
A big shout out to Coreen (I hope I spelled correct), my 7 year old daughter freaked out when she hit the water so the wife and my 5 year old son went on, after my son was done holding onto me I took him back to the boat it was at that time that another of the crew members had a baby octopus and my son freaked so back on the boat he goes, but the good part was Corren had my 7 year old daughter with aspergers in the water and ready to swim over to us, when she saw the turtles and fish she freaked so back to the boat she goes, but it was truly amazing and we will do it again. Then a great sail to cap off the amazing snorkeling adventure

I showed my voucher at the booth as instructed, but was told it was the wrong place and that I needed to go to the Sheraton. When I went to the Sheraton, there was no reception area. When I returned, I saw the same person from earlier with the boat in the photo, so I asked again and was told to wait there. However, while I was left waiting, more and more people boarded the boat, and as they were about to close it, I asked again and was told to hurry up. During the tour, everything was lively in English, but the only time I heard Japanese was when they asked for tips at the end. It was the worst experience.

指示どうりのブースでバウチャー見せたのに、ここではない シェラトンの方だと、シェラトンの方に行きましたが受付らしきものはなく、また、戻って見ると先程の人と写真の船があったので、もう一度聞くと、その場で待つように言われたが、どんどん他の人間が乗船する中ほったらかし、締め切ろうとするので、もう一度聞くと早く乗れと ツアー中もすべて英語で盛り上がって、唯一下船時に『チップ下さい』の日本語 最悪〜

Great food, great service. The only thing I might add is to provide something to crack open the lobster

I participated in a group lesson at Waikiki Beach, and it was enjoyable without being overcrowded. Sunscreen for your calves is essential for the afternoon lessons.

ワイキキビーチのグループレッスンに参加しましたが、人数も多すぎることなく楽しめました。午後のレッスンは特にふくらはぎの日焼け止めは必須です。

After being picked up, I signed a waiver in the car. The driver didn't seem to understand Japanese, but since the waiver was in Japanese, there were no issues. It took about 10 minutes by car from the Ala Moana Hotel to arrive. We joined three groups that had arrived earlier, and we quickly boarded the boat while still carrying our luggage. Out of the three groups, two were Japanese and one was from overseas. There are no lockers on the boat, but I don't think it's a concern.

About 10 minutes after departure, we arrived at the parasailing point, where each group was fitted with harnesses to start parasailing. I don't think the instructors understood Japanese, but they explained the essentials in Japanese, so there was no inconvenience due to the language barrier. Before taking off, they asked in Japanese whether we wanted to purchase photos or do a "japon" (splash). Some people chose to buy photos, but no one opted for the "japon." Even without doing the "japon," they skillfully controlled the experience so that our feet could dip into the water.

I chose the 150-meter option, but since we were above water, I didn't feel any fear of heights, and the weather was great, allowing us to enjoy the stunning views. When getting off the boat, they managed it well, making it easy to disembark. Those waiting on the boat welcomed us with applause, and the instructors helped create a lively atmosphere.

Although I chose the 150-meter option, I couldn't compare it to other heights, so I might not have felt much difference in height. The instructors didn't provide any explanations about the height either. If you don't do the "japon," you generally won't get wet, but there might be splashes while moving on the boat, so it might be a good idea to prepare a towel if you're concerned.

Before disembarking, we paid tips. We each paid $10. After the tour, they took us back to the hotel where we were picked up. We participated in the 8 AM start and were back at the hotel around 9:30 AM, making it easy to plan our next activities. I also changed the pickup location specified at the time of booking through VELTRA customer service. I inquired in Japanese via email, and they responded promptly, which was great. Thank you very much.

ピックアックしてもらったら車内で誓約書にサインします。ドライバーさんは日本語は通じなさそうでしたが誓約書も日本語ですし問題ありませんでした。
アラモアナホテルから車で10分くらいで到着です。先に到着されていた3組の方々と合流し、荷物は持ったまま早速乗船します。3組の方の内2組は日本人で1組は海外の方でした。船にロッカーはないですが心配ないと思います。
出航して10分くらいでパラセイリングのポイントに到着し、そこから各組みごとにハーネスを着けてもらいパラセイリングスタートです。インストラクターの方にも日本語は通じないと思いますが最低限のことはちゃんと日本語で説明してくれますし、日本語が通じなくて不自由することもまったくありませんでした。
飛び立つ前に写真を購入するかジャポンするか日本語で聞いてくれます。写真を購入する方はいましたがジャポンする方はいませんでした。ジャポンしなくても足だけ水につかるように上手くコントロールしてくれたりもします。
150メートルを選択しましたが水上なので高い場所にいるという恐怖感はなく、天気も良かったので最高の景色が楽しめました。船に降りるときも上手くコントロールしてくれ簡単に降りられます。船上で待っていた方も拍手で迎えていただきインストラクター含めて盛り上げてくれます。
150メートルを選択しましたが他の高さと比較ができないので高さによる違いはあまり体感できないかも知れないです。インストラクターからも高さについての説明はありませんでした。
ジャポンしなければ基本的に水に濡れることはないですが船で移動中に水しぶきがかかるので気になるかたはタオルなど準備した方がいいかもしれません。
降船前にチップを払い終了です。私たちは1人10ドル払いました。
終了後はすぐにピックアップしたホテルに送ってくれます。8時スタートに参加して9時半頃にはホテルにいるのでその後の予定も立てやすくおすすめのツアーです。
また予約時に指定されたピックアップ場所をVELTRAカスタマーサービスを通じて変更してもらいました。メールで日本語による問い合わせでしたが早急に対応していただきこの点も良かったです。ありがとうございました。

I was able to quickly ascend to the sky and enjoy the best views! Since the water only reached my shins, I didn't need to change clothes, and it wasn't physically demanding, so it was easy! Since it's over the ocean, it's not scary at all, and I think even those with a fear of heights can manage it. However, the weather in Hawaii can change quickly, so it's better to have something to wear, and since you'll be on the boat while others are taking their turns, I recommend taking motion sickness medication. Haha! In any case, the scenery is amazing, and if you bring a camera, you can take pictures up there, making for great memories!

上空まで一気に上がり、最高の景色が楽しめました！
膝下が濡れる程度なので、特別着替えもいらないし、体力使うわけでもないので楽でした！
下が海なので、全然怖くないし、高所恐怖症の人でもいけると思います。
ただ、ハワイは天気が変わりやすいので、羽織る物があった方がいいのと、他の人がしてる間は船の上なので、酔い止め飲んでる方がおすすめです。笑
なんにせよ景色は最高で、カメラ持っていけば上で写真もとっていいので良い思い出になります！

The driver for the pickup was English-speaking and very friendly, making the ride enjoyable. Once we arrived at the port, there was a female staff member who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. Parasailing was incredibly refreshing! The captain of the boat was very skilled at maneuvering, and the crew took many wonderful photos with great creativity. The photos are available for an additional fee, but I think $30 for the SD card is quite reasonable. There are no changing facilities, so you'll have to return wet, so it's best to bring a towel to cover the car seat.

送迎のドライバーさんは英語ですがすごく気さくに話し掛けてくれて楽しい車内となりました。
港についてからは日本語の話せる女性スタッフが1名いて安心できました。
パラセイリングはすっっごく気持ちがいい！
船のキャプテンは操縦がとても上手だし、クルーは工夫溢れるとても素敵な写真をたくさん撮ってくれます。
こちらの写真は別料金となりますが、30ドルでSDカードごと頂けるのでだいぶ良心的なお値段だと思います。
着替える場所がないので帰りは濡れたまま帰ることとなります、車の座席にひけるバスタオルを持参するとベストです。

We participated as a couple in our 20s. Since we were staying at a hotel near the boat departure point, we walked there in our swimsuits. This time, we chose the 120-meter option. First, we received an explanation from a staff member who spoke Japanese before boarding the boat that came to pick us up. The crew seemed very accustomed to Japanese people, even making jokes in Japanese. Thanks to that, we had a great time during the transfer and while others were flying. Additionally, if you wish, they will take photos with a camera. You can check the content, and if you like it, they will sell you an SD card. We had nearly 70 photos taken. Since the boat was rocking, some photos were slightly out of focus, but we decided to purchase them right away! By the way, my wife has a fear of heights, but she said it was less scary than she expected and she had fun.

20代の夫婦で参加しました。
船の出発場所近くのホテルに宿泊していたためホテルから水着を着て歩いて向かいました。
今回は120メートルを選択。
まずは日本語の分かるスタッフの方の説明を受けて迎えに来た船に乗ります。
船のクルーは日本語でジョークを言ってくるぐらい日本人慣れしている感じでした。
おかげで移動中や他の人が飛んでいる間も楽しく過ごせます。
また、希望すればカメラで写真を撮ってくれます。内容を確認して気に入ればSDカードを販売してくれます。
70枚近く写真を撮ってもらいました。
揺れている船なのでピントの合っていない写真も少しありますが我々はすぐに購入を決めました！
ちなみに嫁は高所恐怖症ですが思っていたより怖さはなく楽しかったそうです。

We’ve been on snorkeling cruises in the past (some out of Waianae Boat Harbor) but never with this company. We visit Hawaii often (my wife was born and raised in the islands) we view island activities with a critical eye. This was a super dolphin/snorkel trip. The cruise is on a smaller boat, which has the advantage of offering a smaller group of people, a more intimate experience, and a little more adventurous ride - I like all three. Staff on these boats are there to 1. Offer safety 2. Offer service and 3. Offer fun and adventure. The Dolphin’s and You staff were excellent on all counts. I’ve seen the “fun” part on other boats get a little smarmy, but the staff on this boat really did a great job of encouraging people to participate and enjoy themselves without being overly “slick” or pushy. They also had some talented people who shared music I found enjoyable.
I take my own pictures with underwater stills and video. The videographer/photographer on the trip did a super job and was kind enough to show me some great shots while still attending to everyone on board. I wish I could say that about all the snorkeling/watching tours we’ve been on.
Overall I’d say this was a really good trip - for anyone - experienced or novice. Tips: If you have motion sickness, or aren’t sure if you have motion sickness, take dramamine. Do it. Take sunscreen - Use it. If you’re not familiar with photography (above and below water) leave your gear at home. Experience the trip and allow the professional the ship provides offer you some of the best shots you’ll ever see - most likely better images than you can take yourself. Fooling with gear and worrying about taking pictures, will detract from the memories you can make just being in the water and seeing the amazing things the crew will show you.
There are lifetime memories you can take away from a half-day trip like this. It might *seem* pricey to some, but I assure you that it is worth every cent and you’ll be ready for more.

I've participated in the afternoon tour several times, but it seemed like the water level was lower before... This time, while walking to the sandbar, the water level reached about my mother's chest (she's 152 cm tall)... It was a bit disappointing, but there were very friendly sea turtles swimming around the boat, and the lunch was delicious. The waves were a bit high this time, so it looked tough to swim back, so I didn't go snorkeling and instead swam with the sea turtles around the boat.

何回か午後のツアーに参加してますが、以前のほうが水位は低かったような・・・。今回はサンドバーにたどり着くまで歩いてる際、母（身長１５２cm）の胸あたりまで水位が・・・。ちょっと残念でしたが、ボートの周りにとてもフレンドリーなウミガメ泳いでいたし、ランチもおいしかったです。
今回波が高めで泳いで帰ってくるのがつらそうだったので私はシュノーケリングには行かず、ボートの周りでウミガメと泳いでました。

Previously, I participated in a snorkeling tour, so I wore a swimsuit, but this time it was a regular cruise, so I joined in regular clothes. It said to wear clothes that can get splashed, but you get completely soaked. It was more than just a splash (laughs).

Since we departed at 11 AM, the sun was quite strong, but I could drink alcohol, the scenery was beautiful, and I had a great time.

以前、シュノーケリング付きのツアーだったので水着だったのすが、今回は普通のクルージングだったので洋服で参加しました。水しぶきがかかってもいい服装と書いてありますが、超濡れます。水しぶきどころではなかったです(笑)
１１時出港だったんで日差しは強めでしたが、お酒も飲めるし、景色はいいし楽しかったです。

This adventure was more than what we expected. We first boarded a boat that took us out to the submarine. We entered a small port hatch that lowered us into a surprisingly large submarine that held over 63 individuals. We dove to a depth of over 112 feet and saw all manor of marine life around sunken ships and airplanes. We experienced fish and sea turtles nestled among the wreckage along with eels along the coral. To say this was a unique experience was an understatement. How often do you get to go 100+ feet under water and see marine life in their natural inhabitant?

It was a wonderful way to start our vacation. The girl was so sweet and nice. Thank you!!

This is my second time using the service. I was late for the pickup, so I went directly to the meeting point, but thank you for accommodating me by switching to the 12 o'clock boat. The weather and the wind were perfect, and it became a really fun memory! I also enjoyed the promised "dobon" (splash) twice, which was a lot of fun!

2回目の利用です。
ピックアップに遅れてしまい
集合場所に直接向かいましたが、
12時発のボートに振り替えて対応してくれてありがとうございました。
天気も風も最高でとっても楽しい思い出になりました！
お約束のドボンも二回もしてもらって楽しかったです！