Oahu
We used this opportunity to create memories since we came to Hawaii for our honeymoon! I thought it would be tough to do activities after getting tired, so I made a reservation for the first day. However, since we were still unfamiliar with Hawaii, I carefully confirmed the meeting place and prepared with plenty of time!
We were staying at the Sheraton Waikiki, so the meeting point was easy to find at the QuickSilver Blue Trolley stop, but no pickup car arrived no matter how long we waited... 30 minutes passed... I tried to confirm with a car that looked similar, but they kept saying it was a different company. My husband was getting frustrated, insisting that we should just go back to the hotel! I didn't know what to do, and although the confirmation phone number was listed in the email, there wasn't even a public phone nearby. We went back to the hotel, consulted at the Japanese counter, and they finally made the call for us. It turned out the pickup was delayed. I wish we had received an email about the delay. If we hadn't known anything, we would have thought they weren't coming and would have just gone home.
In the shuttle, there was an awkward atmosphere with my sulking husband. We shared the ride with two other Japanese women and headed to the site! Once we arrived, it seemed we were the ones waiting, as several foreign tourists were happily chatting while waiting, but since I couldn't speak English, I couldn't apologize... I mean, it wasn't our fault that we were late, so it would have been nice to hear something from the driver.
But the foreign tourists were kind and welcoming, which was great!!! The parasailing was very exciting, and we had a fun time waiting on the boat. All the instructions were in English, but I managed to have a wonderful time by mimicking what the previous person did! However, even though I took motion sickness medicine, I still felt a bit queasy due to the boat's rocking combined with the parasailing! A Japanese girl on the same boat also looked very uncomfortable, but there were no words of comfort, probably because they are used to it! I think it's a good idea to bring water or something to distract yourself!
From the boat, we saw a rainbow after the rain, and we were able to take beautiful photos of the rainbow and parasailing! As fellow travelers, I think we could take photos with our smartphones under waterproof covers without needing to buy any! Next time I go, I definitely want to try other activities, but it would have been nice to have at least one way to communicate, like through LINE, in a Wi-Fi environment!
今回新婚旅行でハワイに来たため、思い出づくりとして利用させていただきました!
疲れも溜まってからのアクティビティだと辛さもあると思い初日に予約をしましたが、まだハワイに不慣れな部分もあり、待ち合わせ場所など入念に確認し、時間に余裕を持って準備をしました!
今回はシェラトンワイキキに宿泊していたので待ち合わせはクイックシルバーのブルートロリーの乗り場とわかりやすい場所だったのですが、いくら待っても迎えの車がなく、、そのまま30分経過、、、。それっぽい車に、不慣れな英語で確認を取るも別の会社だよと断れるばかり。さすがの旦那もイライラが募り、今日はもう仕方ないからホテルに帰る!!と一点張りでどうしたらよいか分からず、確認用の電話番号がメールに記載されているものの、近くに公衆電話すらなく、いったんホテルにもどり、日本語カウンターに相談し、そこから電話をかけてもらい、やっと、送迎が遅れているということがわかりました。遅れているならメールでも連絡がほしかったです。なにも知らなければもう来ないのかと思い、仕方ないから帰ろうと思っていたところでした。送迎の車の中ではムスっとする旦那と気まずい空気。他に日本人の女性2人と同乗し現場へ!着いてからは私たち待ちだったのか、外国人の旅行客が何名かわいわいと待っていましたが、英語も話せないので謝ることもできず、、てゆうか遅れたのは私たちじゃないので、運転手からとか一言あればいいのに何もない。
でも外国人たちは優しく受け入れてくれてよかったです!!!
パラセーリングはとても盛り上がった船上の中で待ち時間もたのしく過ごせましたし、説明は全て英語でしたが、前の人の見よう見まねでとても素晴らしい時間をすごせました!
ただ、船酔いプラスパラセーリングの揺れで酔い止めを飲んでいても私は危うかったです!
同じ船に乗った日本人の女の子もとても辛そうでしたがなんの言葉掛けもなく、きっといつものことだから慣れてるんでしょうね!お水とか、気晴らしになるもの持参した方がいいと思います!
船からは雨上がりの虹も出ていて、虹とパラセーリングのとても綺麗な写真も撮ることができました!同じ旅行者同士、防水カバーをかけてスマホでとりあえば写真も買わなくても良いと思います!次行った時はほかのアクティビティもぜひやってみたいとおもいましたが、wifi の環境下でラインなど、連絡を取りあえる手段がひとつでもあればよかったです!
On the day of the tour, the waves were calm, and we were blessed with good weather.
We spotted dolphins, but during the first dive, they were too far away to say we swam with them. On the second dive, we got quite close, and by the third dive, we were able to swim alongside them clearly with the naked eye. We also saw a surprising number of sea turtles, much to the guide's astonishment. It’s rare to see as many as ten, both large and small.
Perhaps we were lucky, but it turned out to be a very satisfying tour.
当日は波もそれほどなく、天候に恵まれました。
イルカを発見し、1回目のダイブは遠過ぎて一緒に泳いだとは言えず、2回目はかなり近くまで接近。3回目で肉眼でもはっきり見られる位、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
ウミガメは、ガイドさんもビックリするぐらいの数を見ることができました。大小合わせて10匹も見ることは稀だそうです。
運も良かったのでしょうが、大満足のツアーとなりました。
ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School! We're glad you were able to join us on such a great day! We sincerely look forward to your next participation. MAHALO!!
ALOHA!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! とてもコンディションの良い日にご参加いただけたようで何よりです! またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております、MAHALO!!
Staff was great, tour was awesome. Saw plenty of fish and some sea turtles.
Staff was great. Sharks came close but not too close which was awesome.
The driver didn't speak much Japanese, but he was a very fun person. The atmosphere in the car was enjoyable.
Once on the boat, they take photos while you're parasailing for $30, but you can choose whether to buy them or not. It seems they took more photos than I expected, which turned into wonderful memories. (It seems to vary by person.) But all the photos were lovely.
Motion sickness is unavoidable, so if you're worried about it, it's better to take precautions.
運転手さんは日本語は基本はお話できませんが、とても楽しい方でした。車内は楽しい雰囲気でした。
船に乗るとパラセーリング中も、写真撮ってくれます30$ですが、買う買わないは選択可能。
思っていたより大量に撮ってもらったみたいで楽しい思い出になりました。(人によって違うみたいですね)でもどれも素敵な写真ばかりです。
船酔いは仕方ないので、心配な方は対策した方がいいですね。
The captain and the guy on the boat were very nice, the parasailing was great! I was scared little bit first while, but then it was outstanding! Great view, just like swinging in the sky. If you are easy to get motion sickness, you should take pills thought. There was a poor girl puking.
I had completely forgotten about the lei and was so thrilled when we entered the arrival lounge and saw the message. Thanks, it was perfect.
Aloha Rick, thank you for sharing your story with us! What a comical yet sweet experience for you to accidentally surprise yourself with aloha! We are glad, and we sincerely hope that you made many more memories here in beautiful Hawai'i. Mahalo nui loa!
We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. My husband wanted to swim with dolphins, so we searched online and decided to use the private Dolphin Academy. Honestly, since it's a tour involving nature, I was prepared for the possibility that we might not see any dolphins, but we quickly found many dolphins and were able to swim with them. It was truly moving! After that, dolphins came close to the boat again for a second dive, and I was so happy to see turtles as well.
Although it’s an early morning tour, the guide, the driver, and all the boat staff were really entertaining, making it a lot of fun! Don’t think about sleeping on the bus in the morning! (^^)
I believe there is a possibility of not seeing dolphins, but the staff really puts in their best effort for the participants. If you tend to get seasick, I recommend taking motion sickness medication, and if you're participating in April, a wetsuit is essential.
I am grateful for the miracle of seeing dolphins and turtles, and for being able to join such wonderful tour participants.
新婚旅行でハワイに行きました。
旦那がイルカと一緒に泳ぎたい!とのことでネットで色々探し、こちらの私立イルカ中学さんを利用させていただくことに。正直、自然相手のツアーなのでイルカに会えなくても仕方ないものと割り切って参加しましたが、ツアーではすぐにたくさんのイルカを見つけ一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました。本当に感動でした!その後も再びイルカが船の近くに来てくれ2回目のダイブ♡亀にも会えて嬉しすぎです。
朝早い時間からのツアーですが、ガイドさんはもちろん運転手さんも船のスタッフさんも皆さん面白い方ばかりで本当に楽しめます!朝バスの中で寝ようなんて思わないで下さい(^^)笑
イルカに会えない可能性もあるとは思いますが、スタッフ皆さんが全力でツアー参加者のために頑張ってくれますよ。
酔う方は酔い止め、4月参加の場合はウェットスーツは必須だと思います。
今回イルカや亀に会えた奇跡、素敵なツアー参加者と一緒になれた奇跡に感謝します。
Aloha, Mattun-san
Thank you for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit the Big Island, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to your next visit.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha, まっつん様
この度は私立イルカ中学にご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にお越しの際はイルカ高校・マンタ大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
It was a bit drizzly during the parasailing, but it was amazing to be able to take photos with the rainbow in the background. Most importantly, when I turned around at the top, I saw a circular rainbow. It was my first experience, so it became a great memory. I was a bit anxious about the explanations being mostly in English, except for the important parts, but I was very grateful for the quick response when my friend got seasick. Thank you. However, I was a little worried when the pickup was about 20 minutes late.
ちょっと小雨が降る中のパラセイリングだったので、タブルの虹をバックに写真を撮ることが出来て最高でした。何より一番上に着いたときに後ろを振り返ると円形の虹を見ることがでしました。初めての経験だったので、良い思い出になりました。説明が大事なこと以外は全部英語の説明で不安になることもありましたが、船酔いした友達に気づいて素早く対応していただいたことにはとても助かりました。ありがとうございます。ただ、集合時間20分位過ぎてからのお迎えでちょっと不安にさせられました。
Three of us participated! ♫ There were about 12 other people from overseas joining as well. We took motion sickness medication beforehand, but the boat was rocking quite a bit while we were stopped at the point where the sharks were. Some people ended up vomiting before they even saw the sharks, so I strongly recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case, even if you don't usually get seasick.
Once we dove in from the enclosure, we encountered a lot of sharks! ♫ It's not often you get to see them up close, so it really gets your adrenaline pumping! The sharks' faces were clearly visible and they looked quite cute. (laughs)
Our turn was last, but we were in the same group as a dandy gentleman from the Middle East who had been vomiting since the beginning. Even while he was in the enclosure with the sharks, he couldn't stop vomiting, but everyone was laughing and having a good time about it. (laughs) Thanks to him, the sharks might have gathered around! (laughs)
The waves were strong even inside the enclosure, and I was clinging to the bars the whole time, but it’s definitely an activity worth trying! Just like with any activity, even Japanese people who can't speak English can become very friendly with participants from other countries. ♫ I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!
女3人で参加しました♫
他に12名ほどの海外の人が参加されてましたが
私達は事前に酔いどめ薬を飲んでいましたが
船でサメのいるポイントに停まっている間はかなり船が揺れていました。
何人かの人はサメとご対面前に嘔吐されてましたが
酔いやすくなくても念の為酔いどめ薬を飲むことを強くオススメします。
いざ柵の中から潜ってみるとたくさんのサメと出会えます♫
なかなか身近で見れることがないのでテンション上がりますこれ‼
そしてサメの顔もハッキリ見えてかわいらしく見えちゃいます。笑
私達の順番は最後でしたが最初から嘔吐していた中東系ダンディなおじ様と同じグループでサメとご対面中の柵の中でも嘔吐が止まらずみんなそれはそれでいい意味でとても陽気に笑っていました。笑
おかげでサメが集まってくれるかも。笑
柵の中でも波が強くて柵にしがみつきっぱなしでしたがやってみる価値アリのアクティビティです‼
どのアクティビティもそうですが英語が話せない日本人でも他の国の参加者の方ととても仲良くなれます♫
ぜひまたハワイに行くときにはまた参加してみたいです。
It seems that it was fully booked if you don't make a reservation. I made friends with a cool senior couple during my stay in Hawaii. This cruise made me feel like I want to become a Hawaii freak. I recommend it for the day of arrival. It's perfect for overcoming jet lag. I'm really glad I utilized the Bellagio reservation.
予約しないと、満席だったみたいです。ハワイ滞在中のイケテるシニアカップル友達になりました。ハワイフリークになりたい気分になったクルーズです。到着当日がオススメです。時差ぼけを解消するにはもってこいのあくていびていです。なんたってべるとら予約を活用して良かった。
I'm afraid of heights, but I chose the highest option at 150m with two friends, and it turned out to be really great! As we kept going higher, it was a bit scary, but the view was so beautiful that the fear faded away.
In front of us, there was a group of three overseas ladies who seemed to be having a lot of fun regardless of their age, so I think it's an activity that anyone can enjoy.
When you fly, it feels like it's over in no time, and you want to do it again. Haha! Also, if you're prone to motion sickness, having some anti-nausea medication might give you peace of mind. Even if you get sick, you can throw up in the sea, but after flying, the captain gives you a little wash in the sea before landing. Haha!
Definitely give it a try!
高所恐怖症の私ですが友達と3人で1番高い150mを選択しましたが結果的にとてもよかったです♫
どんどん上がっていき少し怖いですが怖いよりも
景色がほんとに綺麗で恐怖が薄れます。
私達の前に海外のご婦人が同じ3人で参加されてましたが年齢問わずとても楽しそうにされてたの誰でも楽しめるアクティビティだと思います。
飛んでみるとあっという間でまたもう一回したくなります。笑
あと酔いやすい人は酔いどめ薬があると安心かも。
酔っても海で吐けますが飛んだあと船長から着地前に海で少しウォッシャブル洗礼を受けます。笑
ぜひ参加してみて下さい♫
I never expected to see Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson in Waikiki, Hawaii (they were impersonators, though). Their singing was so wonderful that I was completely captivated. Among them, the female singer's voice was particularly impressive.
The hula show was powerful, with the female dancers being very graceful and beautiful, while the male dancers were strong and cool. The fire dance added an extra level of excitement.
I was surprised by the whole roasted pig at the buffet dinner before the show, but it was delicious. The other dishes were surprisingly tasty as well, and I was very satisfied.
まさかハワイのワイキキでエルビスプレスリーとマイケルジャクソンが見れるとは思いませんでした。(ソックリさんでしたが)
とても歌声がステキで聴き入ってしまうくらいでした。中でも、女性シンガーの歌声はとても良かったです。
フラショーも迫力があって、女性ダンサーはとてもしなやかで美しく、男性ダンサーは力強くかっこよかったです。ファイヤーダンスは危険度が更に盛り上げけていました。
ショー前のビッフェ式のディナーでは豚の丸焼きには驚きましたが、美味しく頂けました。他の料理も意外に美味しく、大変満足しました。
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。
We participated in parasailing for the first time as a family! It was much higher than I expected, and I was so excited. The height and the view were amazing, something you can't experience every day. I want to do it again, even if it's not in Hawaii!
初めて親子でパラセーリングに参加しました!
思っていたより高くて大興奮でした。
普段体験出来ない高さと眺め最高でした。
またハワイじゃなくても参加したいです!
I looked for several airport transfer options, but I decided to go with Roberts, which offered great cost performance and peace of mind! When I arrived at the airport and went out to the exit, I quickly found Roberts' counter among several other groups welcoming passengers. A Japanese resident was there to guide us, making it very easy to understand.
The foreign gentleman who was with us also communicated in broken Japanese, which helped create a friendly atmosphere.
There were a few other individuals and couples besides us, but I think we were able to depart without waiting for more than 30 minutes.
The transfer goes to hotels in Waikiki in order, and while it might take longer depending on the sequence, I enjoyed observing which hotels other guests were staying at during the ride.
I will definitely use this service again when I go to Oahu!
空港送迎をいくつか探しましたが、コスパもよく安心なロバーツさんにお願いしました!
空港に着き出口に出るといくつかの団体さんが迎えるなか、ロバーツさんの窓口もすぐ見つけることができ、現地在住の日本の方が案内してくれてとても分かりやすかったです。
一緒にいた外国人の男性のかたも片言の日本語でコミュニケーションしてくださり和ませていただきました。
私たちのほかにも、おひとりさまやカップルなど何組かいらっしゃいましたが、30分も待つことなく出発できたと思います。
ワイキキのホテルを順番に回りますが、順番によっては遅くなるかもしれないですが、ほかの方がどんなホテルに泊まってるのかとか観察しながら楽しく乗車することができました。
オアフ島へ行く際は、また利用させていただきます!
I made a reservation for the Premium Submarine, but later found out that I was put on a regular Atlantis tour with a lower rank. The staff didn't speak English, they were careless, and even when I complained, they didn't take it seriously. It was the worst experience. I will never go again. It's best to choose your tour company carefully.
プレミアムサブマリンに予約したのに後で分かったのが
ランクの低い普通のアトランティスツアーに乗せられました
英語も通じないし、向こうの人間は適当やし、文句言っても
取合わないし、最低です。
二度と行きません。
ツアー会社選びは慎重に行った方が良いです。
I chose a height of 90 meters, and we ascended quite high. From above the sea, you can see Waikiki, including Diamond Head.
I brought my action camera, so I didn't request any photos, but if you do, they will take pictures on the boat for $15. It might have been good that I took motion sickness medication beforehand.
I had a lot of fun.
90mの高さを選びましたが、かなり高くまで上昇しました。
ダイアモンドヘッドを含むワイキキを海の上から眺められます。
アクションカメラを持参していたので、写真撮影は依頼しませんでしたが、依頼すると船上で15ドルで撮影もしてくれます。
事前に酔い止めを飲んでおいたので良かったのかもしれません。
とても楽しかったです。
This was so much fun, the crew were so great and helpful. They went out of their way to make the night special. The food was the best, nice and fresh outstanding
Thank you
Denise, Kathy and Carol
I signed up for this tour because I wanted to swim with dolphins. On the day of the tour, I was a bit groggy from waking up early, but Juli, our guide, was there to lead us!
Despite it being early in the morning, she was so talkative! I worried if I could keep up, but as I listened to Juli, I gradually got to know her personality. Her love for dolphins and her desire to have a fun tour drew us in as well.
On the day, we miraculously encountered a ton of dolphins, and we even saw three turtles! It made us feel so happy.
We both work and have tiring days, but this tour made us think that we should try to enjoy everything.
When we reminisced about our honeymoon and reflected on what was fun, we both said...
"The dolphin tour!"
イルカと一緒に泳いでみたいとこのツアーを申し込みしました
朝早く頭はボケボケ当日はジュリさんがスタッフとして案内して
くれました!
早朝にも関わらず まあ~しゃべること 笑
付いて行けるかな?と心配になりましたがジュリさんの話を
聞いてれば段々人柄がわかってきます
イルカを愛する気持ちと楽しくツアーをしたい想い
私たち夫婦も惹き込まれていきました
当日たーーくさんのイルカに奇跡的に会えて
カメさんもトリプルで♡
とても幸せな気持ちになりました
夫婦共働きで疲れた毎日でしたがなにごとも楽しく頑張ろう
そう思えたツアーでした
ハネムーンの思い出を二人で話して何が楽しかった?と振り返ったとき
二人とも…
『イルカのツアー!』でした♡
Aloha!! Sogi-chan and Salesman Husband,
Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours on the Big Island that are not available on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! そぎちゃんと営業マン夫様
この度は私立イルカ中学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
We participated as a family of three at the request of my son, who is now a high school student. As rumored, there were no other Japanese participants besides us, but that was not a problem. However, the shuttle van took a long time to arrive, and once we got on, it was packed with no space at all for a long drive. I got motion sickness, and that alone made me tired. The zip line itself was very good. It felt great to cut through the wind while enjoying the beautiful scenery. It was a bit expensive at 70,000 yen for the three of us, but my son was very pleased as he took a lot of photos for Instagram, so I suppose it was worth it. Mahalo.
高校生になる息子の希望で家族3人で参加。噂通り日本人の参加は私たち以外おらずでしたが問題なし。しかしお迎えのバンが全然来ないし乗ったら乗ったですし隙間一切なしの詰め状態での長時間ドライブ。酔ったしそれだけで疲れちゃった。。ジップラインそのものはとても良かったです。美しい景色を見ながら、風を切って。気持ちよかったです。3人で7万は高かったけど息子はインスタ用の写真をたくさん撮ってご満悦でしたのでまぁよしとします。mahalo
On the way there, the driver provided a tour guide in English. It's not a big deal, but I learned a lot of things I wouldn't have known if I had been traveling by rental car. It was surprisingly good.
The crew consisted of three women and Captain Bob. One of them could speak Japanese, but even if you're worried about your English, it's not a problem. Everyone was friendly and fun.
The sandbar is just a shallow area offshore, so there's nothing particularly special, but you can practice snorkeling or play beach volleyball. I thought about walking to the end, but there were larger stones (pieces of coral) along the way, and it hurt my feet without sandals. It was also too wide to reach the end.
Next was turtle watching. This time, there were few turtles. However, there were a lot of mantas that came very close to the boat.
While snorkeling, there was a large turtle right nearby. After taking a ton of photos, I circled around the coral reef that spans about 1 km. When I returned to the boat to take a break, I spotted a shark. It seemed to be sleeping, so I dove down and got about a meter close to it.
There were many unexpected discoveries, and it was incredibly fun.
行きのバスではドライバーが英語で観光案内してくれる。大した話ではないがレンタカーで移動していたら知りえないことがいろいろ聞けた。意外とよかった。
船員は女性3名+キャプテンBOB。日本語ができる方は1名だが英語が心配な方でも問題ない。皆さん気さくで楽しい。
サンドバーは沖合の浅瀬というだけで特段何もないが、シュノーケルの練習やビーチ(?)バレーができる。端まで歩こうと思ったが、途中から大きめの石(サンゴのかけら)が多くなりサンダルがないと足が痛い。そもそも広すぎて端まで行けなかった。
次にタートルウォッチング。今回は亀は少なかった。しかし、マンタが大量にいて船のすぐ近くまで来てくれた。
シュノーケルでは、大きな亀がすぐ近くにいた。写真を撮りまくった後、周囲1Kmあるサンゴ礁をぐるりと一周。船に戻って休憩しよと思ったらサメを発見。寝ているようだったので素潜りで1mぐらいまで近づいてみた。
想定外の発見がいろいろあってめちゃくちゃ楽しかった。
We went to this Legends show November 2013 and loved it so much we had to see it again. After a very bountiful dinner buffet with plenty of variety and a traditional Hawaiian luau, you get to watch a fantastic live concert that goes through a journey of Music emphasis on Hawaiian artists. Wonderful tribute artists perform and accompanied by terrific dancing. Then as a bonus a fantastic fire dancer is added to it all. Just great entertainment all round and you could tell the crowd just loved it. Highly recommend this show.
Meeting the dolphins and sea turtles was amazing! The scenery was incredible. I was moved to see a large group of dolphins and to watch the sea turtles come up for air up close. I was worried about getting seasick, but it was fine even though I can't swim. The staff were very attentive and I had a great time!
イルカとウミガメに会えて最高でした!
あの景色は最高です。イルカの大群、ウミガメが息継ぎで海面に出るとこを近くで見れたり、感動しました。
船酔いをしてどうなるかと思いましたが、泳げなくても大丈夫です。スタッフの方がすごく丁寧に対応してくれるし、とても楽しめました!
Aloha!! Yukari,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. There are also manta tours available on the Big Island that you won't find on Oahu, so we look forward to your next participation.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office
Aloha!! ゆかり様
この度は名門イルカ大学のツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。
日本では中々経験できない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
ハワイ島にはオアフ島にはないマンタツアーなどもございますので、またのご参加を心待ちにしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス
I was torn between a large ship, but since I had a toddler with me, I decided to join this optional tour where toddlers are free at the buffet. A welcome drink is included, and you can enjoy unlimited food while sipping on that. With live music, hula dancers performed, and everyone on board danced and had a great time. The waitresses were also lively and good at dancing. There were many non-Japanese guests, and we celebrated together with people from various countries, including those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. The sunset started to become visible around 6:30, and I was able to capture beautiful photos.
大きい船と迷ったのですが幼児もいたのでバイキングで幼児は無料となっているこのオプショナルツアーに参加しました。ウエルカムドリンクは1杯付いていて、そちらを飲みながら好きな食事をとり放題。生演奏の中フラを踊ってくれて乗船されたみんなで踊り盛り上がりました。ウエイトレスものりのりで、踊りが上手でした。日本人以外が多く色々な国の方と一緒に盛り上がり結婚記念日と誕生日の方もいてみんなでお祝い。夕陽が6時半位から見え始め綺麗に写真におさめることができました。
The sandbar's low tide timing was perfect... but the weather was overcast.
I had a 20-minute snorkeling session and got to see a lot of turtles.
Above, there was a large school of saury, and below, I spotted an eel!
It was a good decision to bring marine boots instead of going barefoot on the sandbar.
If I had enough space in my bag, I might have brought short fins for snorkeling.
I hope the weather is fantastic next time!
サンドバー 干潮時間ばっちり・・・ただ鉛色のお空の天気が・・
20分のシュノーケリングでしたが、たくさんのカメさんにお会いできました。
上にはサヨリの大群が観られましたし、下にはウツボ発見!
サンドバーには裸足でなくマリンブーツ持参で正解。
シュノーケルは荷物に余裕があれば短いフィンでも持ってくればよかったかなぁ。
次回は天気が最高です・よ・う・に。
Aloha! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed snorkeling. It sounds like you even encountered an eel!
By the way, I sincerely apologize, but we do not allow the use of fins. This is to prevent any accidental kicking of other guests while being mesmerized by the beautiful sea. Thank you for your understanding regarding safety. I hope you can enjoy your next visit under a wonderful blue sky. We look forward to seeing you again!
アロハ!シュノーケルとっても楽しんで頂けたようで本当に良かったです。ウツボにも遭遇したんですねー。
ちなみに大変申し訳ないのですがフィンの使用はお断りしているんですよ。美しい海にみとれてしまい、誤って他のお客様をフィンで蹴ってしまう可能性がある為です。安全の為にご理解下さいね。次回はう〜んと素敵な青空のもとで楽しんで頂けますように。お待ちしてます。
I arrived around 1 PM, so I was worried about being late for the last HIS at 2 PM, so I asked for help here.
13時ころの到着でしたので、14時が最終のHISさんだと遅れた時に不安があったのでこちらにお願いしました。
We were picked up by a large bus. We picked up many people from hotels, and 98% of the group was Japanese. Once everyone was gathered, a monitor and announcements explained the process in Japanese.
After arriving at Wet 'n' Wild, we confirmed the bus number and meeting point, handed over our vouchers at the entrance, and then went through a bag check to enter. There is a shop where you can buy water, juice, and waterproof cases if needed (the waterproof case was about $25).
As we moved further in, there was a roofed area with lockers on the left where you can store your belongings. In front of the row of lockers, there is a monitor screen where you can rent a locker. You select the size of the locker, set a passcode, and after payment, you are told, "Your locker number is X." You can use that locker freely. Credit card payments are accepted, and the operation can be done in Japanese. Nearby, there is a shop (with hamburger sets), and in front of it, there are chairs and tables available for use. We left our swimsuits, towels, and sandals there and stored our valuables in the locker. I brought a leisure sheet just in case to reserve a spot, but it wasn't necessary.
You walk to each attraction, so it's easier to wear sandals the whole time. Even though it was spring break, the ground got quite hot. At the entrance of many attractions, you had to take off your sandals and climb stairs to start, which could have been tough in the middle of summer.
Each attraction has different inner tubes. You typically receive the inner tube from someone who has just finished at the goal point and carry it back to the starting point. There were many thrilling rides, which were fantastic. For some reason, not all attractions were open at once; they were opened alternately. If it’s like this during summer vacation, it might be a bit disappointing... There’s a possibility that attractions you plan to do later might close after a while, so be cautious.
Since it was still a season with fewer people, we didn’t have to wait long for lunch, and we could buy and eat quickly before heading to the next attraction. However, I wonder how it will be in the peak summer season? I was a bit worried about that. Despite the lines, the staff seemed quite relaxed... (laughs)
We left at 2:30 PM to make it back by 3 PM, but it seemed like many tours followed the same pattern, resulting in a long line. I feel there are too few changing rooms. The restrooms are in the same area, so some people were changing in the restroom.
Also, I thought it would be nice if we could play until closing time even if we weren't leaving at 3:15 PM. However, renting a car in an unfamiliar area is nerve-wracking, and if you plan to go during a busy season, it might be a good idea to eat something just before arriving and skip lunch to enjoy the attractions.
The thrilling attractions that are hard to experience in Japan were incredibly fun! 😊
大型バスでのお迎えでした。たくさんのホテルで拾って98%日本人で出発でした。
全員そろった時点で、モニターとアナウンスが日本語で流れを説明してくれます。
ウェット・アンド・ワイルドに着いた後、バスの番号と集合場所を確認して、入口でバウチャーを渡して、その後荷物チェックされて入場でした。
売店があるので、そこで必要な方はお水やジュース、防水ケースなどを買うことができます。(防水ケースは25ドルくらいでした)
更に進むと左手にロッカーの屋根があり、そこで荷物を預けられます。ロッカーの並んでいる棚の手前にモニター画面があり、そこでロッカーの契約をします。ロッカーの大きさを選び、暗証番号を決めて支払いをした後に、「あなたのロッカーは何番です。」と指定されますので、その番号のロッカーを使用します。出し入れ自由。クレジットカード支払いOKです。日本語で操作できます。近くに売店(ハンバーガーとかのセット)があり、その前に自由に使える椅子とテーブルがありました。水着やタオル、サンダルはそこに置き、貴重品をロッカーに入れて動きました。レジャーシートを念のために場所取り用に持って行ったのですが、不要でした。
各アトラクションまで、歩くのでサンダルはずっと履いていた方が楽です。春休みだったのに、結構足元が暑くなってました。アトラクションの入口でサンダルを脱いで、階段を上ってスタートするパターンが多かったのですが、真夏だったら、大変だったかも・・・。
各アトラクションで浮き輪が違います。やりたいアトラクションのゴール地点で降りてきた人の浮き輪をもらって、スタート地点まで持って上がるパターンが多かったと思います。
絶叫ものが多くて最高でした。なぜか、全部アトラクションを開放せず、交代で開放してました。夏休みもこんな感じだったら、ちょっと残念です・・・。後でやろうと思ったアトラクションが、しばらく経ったら閉鎖になることもあり得ますので、注意です。
まだ人が多くないシーズンだったので、ランチもそこまで並ばず、すぐに買って食べて、次のアトラクションへ~~とスムーズに行けましたが、真夏とかどうなるのかなぁ?とちょっと心配になりました。
行列の割には、どこのスタッフものんびりですし・・・(笑)
帰りは2時半に上がり、3時の集合に間に合うように・・・と更衣室に向かったのですが、同じパターンのツアーが多かったようで、行列でした。
更衣室の数が少なすぎる気がします。トイレも同じ場所にあるので、トイレで着替えている人もいました。
また、3時15分出発でなくても、閉園時間まで遊ばせてもらえても良いのでは?と思いました。
かといって、慣れないところをレンタカーして行くのもドキドキするし、もし激こみシーズンに行かれるのであれば、到着ギリギリに何か食べて、ランチなしで遊ぶのも手かもしれません。
日本には、なかなか体験することのできない絶叫アトラクション、最高に楽しかったです(^^♪
We had a great time as a family of five. Our youngest son, who is five years old, also enjoyed it. The captain and the staff were kind, and the photos turned out beautifully.
家族5人で楽しみました。
1番若い5才の息子も楽しめました。
船長もサポートの方も親切ですし、写真も綺麗に撮れてました。
I had only booked tours with transportation until now, and I remember waiting for about an hour each time. However, this time, there was almost no waiting! The pickup point was right outside the airport, which made it very convenient. Since it was just transportation and not a fun option, I gave it four stars, but I plan to use this service again next time.
今まで、送迎付きのツアーしか頼んだことはなかったが、毎回1時間は待った記憶が。
それが、ほとんど待ち時間なしでした!
乗り場も空港出てすぐ。とても楽でした。
送迎だけなので、楽しいオプションではなかったので星は4つにしましたが、次回もお願いするつもりです。
It was cloudy, windy, and cold, but since I rented a wetsuit, the water didn't feel too cold. I discovered dolphins in relatively shallow water! The water's clarity was amazing, and I was surrounded by a pod of dolphins in all directions, which was breathtaking! Of course, I also got to see sea turtles. I regret not bringing my camera. I want to master snorkeling perfectly and participate again!
曇りで風も強く寒かったんですがスウェットスーツをレンタルしたので水の中はそんなに冷たく感じませんでした。わりと浅いところでイルカを発見!水の透明度も凄く良くて360度イルカの群れに囲まれ感動しました!もちろん海ガメにも会えました★カメラを持って入らなかったことに後悔。シュノーケルを完璧にマスターしてもう一度参加したいです!
Aloha, Yonekusu-san,
Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University.
It seems the weather was nice, and the dolphin instructors were very friendly. Please do come back and join our tours when you visit Hawaii again!
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office
Aloha よねっくす様
この度は名門イルカ大学へのご参加ありがとうございました。
お天気もよく、イルカ先生もとてもフレンドリーな日だったようですね。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非、ツアーにも遊びに来てください!
Mahalo
イルカオフィス