Reviewed by: まきちょ
I decided to skip snorkeling because I caught a cold. I thought it was a waste since I paid a lot of money, but it turned out to be totally fine!
While others went snorkeling, my husband and I had the boat almost to ourselves! Plus, a pod of dolphins swam right underneath the boat, and we had such a wonderful time. During the activity time, the guide strongly encouraged us to try kayaking, and I was quite hesitant, but it turned out to be really fun, and I'm glad I did it. My bottom got wet, but it dried quickly, and I hardly felt cold at all. After snorkeling, some people were shivering from the cold or looking pale from seasickness, so I think warm clothing (even a bit excessive) and motion sickness medication are essential.
The staff was very energetic, and we all sang songs together and even danced the hula at the end, which was a lot of fun! Most participants seemed to be in their 20s to 30s. However, I think it's a tour that can be enjoyed even if you're not young, if you have kids, or even if you're feeling a bit under the weather—it's definitely enjoyable without snorkeling! I would love to participate again next time!
風邪を引いてしまったので、シュノーケルはやめることにしました。高いお金を払っているのにもったいないなーと思っていましたが、全然そんなことなかったです!
他の方がシュノーケルに行っている間、船は主人と2人でほぼ貸し切り状態!しかも、イルカの群れがちょうど船の真下を通ってくれて、ほんっとに素敵な時間を過ごせました。アクティビティの時間には、ガイドさんがカヤックを勧めてくれて、かなり強引に勧められて結構悩んだのですが、とっても楽しくてやってよかったです。お尻は濡れたけどすぐに乾いて寒さを感じることはほぼありませんでした。シュノーケル後は、寒さで震えたり、酔って青白くなっておらる方もいらっしゃったので、防寒対策(ちょっと過度なぐらいでもいいかも)と酔い止めは必須だと思います。
スタッフの方のテンションが高くて、みんなで歌を歌ったり、最後にフラを踊ったり、とても楽しかったです!参加者は2~30代がほとんどだと思います。でも、若くなくてもお子様連れでも少々風邪を引いていても、シュノーケルなしでも十分に楽しめるツアーだと思いました!次回も是非参加したいです!
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Aloha
I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but once it started, I found that it was totally fine to join by myself. There was support in Japanese as well.
I got to see dolphins and turtles up close, and I enjoyed snorkeling in the beautiful sea. I swam quite a distance, so half a day was just the right amount of time.
一人参加で不安がありましたが
始まってみれば一人で参加でも全然大丈夫でした
日本語でのサポートもあるし
近距離でイルカにもカメにも会えました
綺麗な海でシュノーケリングも楽しめました。
なかなかの距離を泳いだので半日で時間的にも
ちょうどよかったです
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour, which was made lively by our guides and crew.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Mahalo,
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ガイド、クルーが盛り上げてくれるツアーですので、お楽しみいただけたとのこと大変うれしく思います。
ぜひ次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Tracy Arnett
The staff was amazing, but for money, this was just ok for us. We spent 2 hours cruising the ocean looking for whales. We did not see any, but did see some dolphins and a sea turtle. I was under the impression that the boat would be a catamaran, and would have some areas to sit, relax, and watch. But, apparently on certain days, the Disney resort uses that boat and so we took a boat normally used for scuba diving out. There was not much seating that allowed for you to view the ocean and watch for whales, so basically we stood the whole 2 hours on some pretty choppy water. They had some snacks and refreshments which my son enjoyed, but about an hour in he was pretty bored. Again, the staff was awesome, but the experience as a whole I probably would not do again. They did give us a voucher to return for free. We will see.
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| Packages: | Power Catamaran Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/27 |
Reviewed by: まき子
At "Dolphin Middle School," the instructor is the class president, and the teacher is the "Bottlenose Dolphin." The Pacific White-Sided Dolphin is the "Boss," the sea turtle is "Professor Turtle," and the whale is "The Great Teacher"! This creates a wonderfully entertaining atmosphere for participants.
The main focus of the tour is to see the wild "Pacific White-Sided Dolphin," but since they are wild, there's no guarantee you'll encounter them.
When I went, unfortunately, I didn't get to meet the dolphin teacher, but I was able to see not only the boss and Professor Turtle but also The Great Teacher multiple times!
They are very kind to those who have never snorkeled before, and snorkeling gracefully with Professor Turtle is a lot of fun.
There is also a professional photographer on board, so they take plenty of underwater photos. Although there is a fee, you receive the data, allowing you to print or save them as you like, which is a nice bonus.
「イルカ中学」では、インストラクターは学級院長、先生は「ハシナガイルカ」。
バンドウイルカは「番長」で、ウミガメは「カメ教授」、クジラは「大先生」!
という、なんとも面白いノリで参加者を盛り上げてくれます。
イルカ先生こと「野生のハシナガイルカ」を見るのがメインのツアーですが、野生なので必ず出会えるとは限りません。
私が行った際も、残念ながらイルカ先生には出会えませんでしたが、番頭やカメ教授だけではなく、大先生を何度も観ることができました!
シュノーケルをやったことがない人にも親切に教えてくれますし、カメ教授との優雅なシュノーケリングは楽しいです。
泳ぎのプロでもあるカメラマンも一緒に乗っているので、水中の写真もいっぱい撮ってくれます。有料ではありますが、データでもらえるので自分の好きなようにプリントアウトしたり保存できるのも嬉しいです。
Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
It seems you weren't able to meet with Mr. Hashinaga. However, I believe it was a lucky tour to have met with the great Mr. Kujira!
Please come back next time to try again to meet Mr. Hashinaga. We look forward to seeing you.
Mahalo,
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
ハシナガ先生と会うことはできなかったのですね。ただ、クジラ大先生先生に会えたのはラッキーなツアーだったと思います!
是非次回はハシナガ先生に会いにリベンジに来てください。お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/10 |
Reviewed by: yo190401
This was my second time participating in the dolphin tour, and during the last one in summer, I saw many more dolphins! It was also quite cold, as everyone had to rent wetsuits! There were quite a few people who looked uncomfortable because they got seasick.
However, this time we were able to see many honu (turtles) down below. The staff worked hard to keep everyone engaged and excited. It's a fun tour if you don't get seasick, so taking motion sickness medication is a must!
イルカツアーの参加は2回目で前回は夏でしたが、夏の方がたくさんのイルカが見られました!あとは全員の方がウェットスーツを借りていたくらい寒かったです!酔ってしまって終始辛そうな方も結構な人数いました。
ただ今回は下の方でしたがホヌ(亀)がたくさん見ることができました。
スタッフの方はみなさん盛り上げようと頑張っておられました。
酔わなければ楽しめるツアーなので、酔い止めは必須です!!
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Abigail
It was a great experience! Everyone was great! We really enjoyed seeing the dolphins! We also saw a sea turtle! It was definitely a fun day for us!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/04 |
Reviewed by: ざん&ねん
It's a natural occurrence, so there's nothing that can be done, but I couldn't meet the dolphins on this day... There was a large turtle, though. The staff were bright and friendly. I'm really, really disappointed. I think it would be nice if they could consider a partial refund if we can't meet the dolphins. It's not about the money, but about the feelings.
自然のことだからしょうがないけど、この日はイルカさんには出会えませんでした…。
大きな亀さんはいました。スタッフの方は、明るく親切です。
本当に本当に残念。イルカと会えなければ少し返金、とか考えて貰えるといいかと思います。お金の問題ではなく、気持ちの問題で。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/29 |
Reviewed by: としこ
This was my second time participating. Last time, I was able to see a lot of dolphins, but this time we saw them right after leaving the harbor, which made it easier on my body since I didn't have to be on the boat for a long time! The staff were also very friendly, and before I knew it, I was having fun with them!
Seeing dolphins jump right in front of me, swimming underneath me, and circling around me was an experience that I could never have in my daily life, and it was truly healing. The wetsuits are available for an additional fee, but I definitely recommend renting one.
2回目の参加でした。
前回もたくさんイルカを見ることが出来たのですが、今回はハーバーから出てすぐのところで見ることが出来、長時間船に乗ることもなく身体が楽でした!スタッフの方もとってもフレンドリーで気付けば一緒にはしゃいでしまいます!
イルカが目の前でジャンプしたり、自分の下を泳いでいたり、自分の周りをぐるぐる泳いでいたり、日常では絶対体験できない体験にただただ癒されます。
ウェットスーツは別料金になってますが、是非借りられることをお勧めします。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/27 |
Reviewed by: なつき
I was lucky to encounter Dolphin Teacher as soon as I arrived at the point! And there was a huge group!! I also saw seals, which there are only about 1,300 of! I was able to see sea turtles too!
I participated alone, but the guides were cheerful and engaged with me, making it enjoyable throughout!!
Not only did I interact with the animals, but thanks to the guides, I was able to learn about Hawaii's history and current situation. I'm really glad I participated!
運良くポイントに着いてすぐにイルカ先生に遭遇できました!しかも大群!!
そして約1300頭しかいないというアザラシも観えました!
ウミガメも観れました!
1人での参加でしたが
ガイドさん達がニコニコと話しかけてくれ
終始楽しかったです!!
生き物と触れ合うだけではなく
ガイドさんのおかげでハワイの歴史や現状を
学ぶことができました。
参加して本当によかったです!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/28 |
Reviewed by: カメカメ
We participated in a dolphin tour with children (ages 2, 5, 5, 7, and 8), two parents (both 70), and four siblings. To put it simply, it was a challenging but very rewarding experience.
This time, we aimed to keep costs down and organized our travel plans independently. Although this tour was not cheap, after encountering over 100 dolphins, it’s hard to say it was expensive. However, it really depends on luck; if we had only seen 2 or 3 dolphins, it would have been a different story.
After swimming with the dolphins, we moved to a snorkeling point where we encountered many sea turtles and tropical fish. I believe this alone made the tour worthwhile, and it felt like a great deal.
Additionally, the thoughtful touches that other tours often lack, such as providing snacks, spam rice balls, and juice, as well as regularly applying anti-fog solution for everyone’s masks, showed that all the staff shared the same philosophy. I was truly impressed. I would definitely use this service again.
At one point, my wife got seasick and felt quite unwell. Taking motion sickness medication is a must.
子供(2、5、5、7、8歳)、親(70歳2人)、兄弟夫婦(4人)でイルカ中学に参加しました。
結論から言うと参加して大変、良かったです。
今回は費用をかけないのをモットーに個人手配で旅行プランを組んでまして、このツアーは決して安くなかったですが、100頭を超えるイルカたちに出会えてしまった後では高いと言えるはずもありません。ただこれは本当に運みたいなので、仮に2〜3頭しか見れなかったらと思うと、なんとも言えないです。
ただ、イルカと泳いだ後に移動したシュノーケルポイントでは、ウミガメ、熱帯魚?に沢山会え、これだけでもツアーとして成立すると思い、とてもお得感ありました。
また、スナック菓子やスパムおにぎり、ジュースの供給、視界をクリアに保つために定期的に曇り止め液を全員に施すなど、他のツアーにはないきめ細やかな気遣いもいただき、本当に全スタッフが理念を共有してるな、と感心しました。また、利用します。
途中、妻が船酔いでグロッキーに。酔い止めは、必須です。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/27 |
Reviewed by: ラピ大
We had a precious experience together as a parent and child. We really enjoyed seeing the sea turtles, many dolphins, and manta rays, with great weather and calm waves. The staff were all kind, and they spoke Japanese, so we could participate without any worries. Thank you to everyone, especially Miu. I definitely want to join again when I go to Hawaii.
貴重な体験を親子でできました。
海ガメ親子、たくさんのイルカ、マンタ等、お天気も良く波もなく本当に楽しめました。スタッフのみなさんも親切で日本語も通じるし何の心配もなく参加できました。ミユーさん始めスタッフの皆さんありがとうございました。またハワイに行ったら是非参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/26 |
Reviewed by: けこぽん
It was truly amazing to meet Dolphin Sensei right after leaving the port. The photographer and all the staff were friendly, which made me feel at ease (there was no strange high energy). I was able to enjoy it even more. Waking up early to join this tour was definitely the right choice.
港を出てすぐにイルカ先生に出会えて本当に最高でした。
盛り上げ上手なカメラマンさんや、スタッフの皆さんが親切で
(変なテンションの高さがなく私としては安心できました。)
さらに楽しむことができました。
早起きをしてこのツアーに参加して大正解でした。
It was lucky to meet Dolphin Sensei right away! Both the guide and the photographer value each encounter and do their best to ensure that every tour brings joy to our customers. We also offer a repeat customer discount, so we look forward to seeing you again.
すぐにイルカ先生に出会えるなんてラッキーでしたね!ガイドもカメラマンも一期一会を大切にして、どのツアーもお客様に喜んでいただけるようベストをつくしています。リピーター割引もございますので、またお会いできることを楽しみにしています。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/21 |
Reviewed by: 比呂乃
I was told I hadn't seen dolphins for a week and was about to give up, but in the end, I got to see many dolphins (;A;)
If I hadn't seen many, the staff kindly let me see them up close (;A;)
Thank you so much❤
一週間イルカ見てないと言われて
諦めてたけど
最後にたくさんのイルカ先生が(;A;)
あまり見れなかったら
スタッフさんの好意で
前で見せてもらえて(;A;)
本当にありがとうございました❤
I'm glad you were able to meet many dolphin instructors! We also have a repeat customer discount, so we look forward to seeing you again.
たくさんのイルカ先生と出会えてよかったですね!リピーター割引もありますので、またお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/07 |
Reviewed by: 元気君
I was disappointed that I couldn't see the dolphins, but thanks to all the staff, I had a great time! I want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii.
イルカを見えなくて残念でしたけどスタッフ皆様のおかげですごく楽しかった!また今度ハワイに行ったらもう一回参加したい。
Yes. Please join us again! We look forward to seeing you.
はい。また是非参加してください!!お待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/17 |
Reviewed by: ミルフィーユ
(I fully understand that we are dealing with wild animals.)
Unfortunately, it seemed like the dolphins were on strike that day, as we cruised for over two hours without encountering a single one.
The spotted dolphin we finally managed to find swam by so quickly that it was gone in an instant.
Perhaps because we spent so much time searching for dolphins, our snorkeling with Professor Honu lasted only about 20 minutes.
I went to the office later to pick up my graduation souvenir, but since some people might be leaving the next day, it would be appreciated if it could be given to participants at that time.
The spam rice ball was delicious.
(野生動物が相手だということは重々承知しています。)
この日はあいにくイルカ先生のストライキのようで、2時間以上クルージングしたと思いますが1頭も出会えませんでした。
やっとのことで探せたマダライルカは、泳ぐスピードが速すぎて一瞬で過ぎ去りました。
ドルフィン探しに時間を費やしたためか、ホヌ教授とのシュノーケリングは20分程度でした。
後日オフィスに卒業記念品を受け取りに行きましたが、翌日が帰国日という人もいると思いますので、参加した時に頂ける方がありがたいです。
スパムおむすびは美味しかったです。
Thank you for participating. Unfortunately, we were unable to encounter dolphins this time, but please do come back and challenge yourself to retry next time! Mahalo.
ご参加ありがとうございました。
今回残念ながらイルカと出会うことができませんでしたが、次回リトライに是非チャレンジに是非おいでください!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/11 |
Reviewed by: アロハマハロ
I encountered such a large pod of dolphins for the first time!
There were so many dolphins!
There were also sea turtles hiding among the rocks.
I was thrilled to even see a whale.
The crew, including Kata, were all having fun while working, which was fantastic.
Actually, I did experience some seasickness, which made things tough, and if it weren't for that, I could have enjoyed lunch~ (゜ロ゜;
But I was able to enjoy it properly later.
It was really great.
初めてあんな大群のイルカさんに出会えました❗
それにしても凄い数のイルカ!
岩場に隠れていたけど海亀もいました。
更に鯨にも会え感激。
クルーの嘉多も皆さん楽しくお仕事しておられ最高でした。
実は船酔いして大変な部分もあり、それがなければランチも食べれたのに~(゜ロ゜;
でも後でちゃんとおいしく頂きました。
ホントに良かったです。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/15 |
Reviewed by: kiyo
Since it was my first time participating, I joined with excitement about how it would be. It was winter in Hawaii, so the wind was cold and chilly. When we spotted dolphins from the boat, everyone jumped in at once, pointing out where to look, and we were able to see many dolphins. I saw dolphins in the distance, but my family seemed to have dolphins swimming right underneath them. After that, we also encountered sea turtles. I was happy to feel the staff's strong desire to ensure we met the dolphins. Additionally, they kept the atmosphere lively on the boat, which is a great memory. Next time, I want to go during a warmer season.
初めての参加だったのでどんな風に見るのかワクワクしながら参加しました。
ハワイの冬という時期だったので風が冷たく寒かったーー。
船上でイルカを見つけると皆さん一斉に飛込み、見る方向を教えてくれ、たくさんのイルカを見ることができました。
私は遠くにイルカを見ましたが家族は真下をイルカが通ったようです。
そのあとはウミガメにも遭遇しました。
スタッフの方が絶対にイルカに会わせてあげようという気持ちが伝わってきて嬉しく思いました。また、船上で飽きないように盛り上げてくれたのもいい思い出です。今度は暖かい時期に行きたいな。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/27 |
Reviewed by: ゆっこ
It was a wonderful experience swimming with dolphins and turtles, and even meeting a whale, which will remain a memorable moment! The ride to the port was also very enjoyable, as the guide kept us entertained with interesting stories and great storytelling skills!
イルカと亀と泳げて、クジラにも会えとても思い出に残る素敵な体験でした!
港に向かう車内も、ガイドの方が思わず聞いてしまうお話しと話術で盛り上げてくださりとても楽しかったです!
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Mahalo
Iruka office
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
楽しんでいただけたようで大変嬉しく思います。
是非次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka office
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/10 |
Reviewed by: うらちー
Overall, it was a fun experience, the weather was great, and all the staff were nice. The photographer was very enthusiastic and took a lot of photos, which made me happy. However, I had thought that we would be able to dive and swim alongside the dolphins as shown in the tour photos. I was told on the bus heading to the boat that we should not dive when we see the dolphins and should only look at them with our faces in the water. This was a bit different from what I had imagined.
I did get to see the dolphins, and I understand that it’s a good rule to avoid stressing them out, but I wish that this was explained in more detail in the tour description.
全体的に楽しく、天気にも恵まれ、スタッフの方も皆さんいい人でカメラマンさんもテンション高くいっぱい写真撮ってくれて嬉しかったです。
ただ、このツアーの写真で乗っているように潜って並んで泳げると思っていたので、船に向かうバスの中でイルカを見るときは潜らないでください。顔をつけて見るだけにしてください。と言われて想像と少し違いました。
イルカも見れたし、イルカにストレスを与えないためとの事なので良いルールだと思いますが、ツアーの説明のところに詳しくそのように書いて欲しかったです。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/03/07 |
Reviewed by: 38915
I participated on a sunny day in February. The staff were cheerful and bright, making it a fun experience. We were able to see wild dolphins. However, we didn't see as many as we had hoped from the photos, and the time we spent watching them was brief. This can depend on the weather and luck. On the day we participated, it was quite windy and the waves were high, which made it cold and required some stamina. Some participants experienced seasickness.
They put a lot of effort into searching for dolphins. It took a while to find them, and we ran out of time for snorkeling, but we did see whales as well.
Since our belongings got wet from the high waves, I recommend protecting anything you don't want to get wet with sturdy plastic. Also, due to the dolphin search and road congestion, the return time can be a bit delayed, so it's better not to schedule anything too tight after the tour.
2月の晴れた日に参加しました。スタッフのみなさんは笑顔で明るく楽しかったです。野生のイルカが見られました。写真で期待していたほどは見られず、見た時間は少しでした。これについては天候や運もあります。参加した日は風が強く、波も高かったので寒くて体力もいりました。参加者の中には船酔いする人もいました。
イルカ探しを一生懸命してくれます。イルカ探しに時間がかかり、時間切れでシュノーケリングができなくなりましたが、クジラも見られました。
高波で荷物が濡れたので、濡らしたくないものはしっかりビニールで防ぐことを勧めます。
イルカ探しや道路混雑で帰りの時間が少し遅くなることもあるので、ツアー後の予定をギリギリに入れない方が良いです。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
It was very lucky to see whales on the tour.
We look forward to your participation next time.
Mahalo
Iruka Office
ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございました。
クジラも見れたツアーで、とてもラッキーでしたね。
また次回もご参加お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/09 |
Reviewed by: PiPi
I participated in mid-February. What I was really glad to have were the wetsuit, a large plastic bag for my belongings, and an underwater camera.
It was a cool day, and I was worried about the cold, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. Sitting in the shade of the boat was really cold, so it was definitely the right decision to rent it. My belongings were stored under the seat, but of course, waves came into the boat. Since clothes and bags got wet, it was also a good idea to bring a large plastic bag. I bought an underwater camera for this trip, and I was really satisfied that I could capture great photos and videos of the dolphins!
The Japanese guide was adorable, and the local crew members were all very friendly, making it a really fun tour! At first, we didn't encounter any dolphins and only saw whales, but in the end, we came across a pod of dolphins and were able to swim with them! I definitely want to participate again next time.
2月中旬の参加です。あってよかったなと思ったのは、ウェットスーツと、荷物を入れる大きなビニール袋と、水中カメラでした。
その日は涼しく、寒さが心配のためウェットスーツを$10で借りました。船の日陰のとこに座っていたら、ほんとに寒くて借りて正解でした。また荷物は座席の下に入れますが、もちろん船に波が入ってきます。洋服とかバッグとか濡れるので、大きなビニール袋も持って行って正解でした。またこの旅行のために水中カメラを購入しましたが、バッチリとイルカの姿を写真でも動画でも撮れたのが自分的には満足でした!
日本人のガイドさんは可愛い方で、また乗組員の現地の方もノリがいい方々ばかりで、ほんとに楽しいツアーでした!
最初はなかなかイルカに出会えず、クジラばかり目撃してましたが、最後にはイルカの群れに出会い、一緒に泳げました!
またぜひ、次回も参加したいです。
Thank you for your nice suggestion about using plastic bags since water comes in on the boat! It seems that it was a whale tour instead of a dolphin tour for a while, but I'm glad you were able to meet Dolphin Sensei in the end. Please come back to visit Dolphin Sensei and Professor Whale again; we look forward to seeing you!
船の上は水が入ってきますので、ビニール袋のナイスなご意見ありがとうございます!
しばらくはイルカでなくクジラツアーだったようですが、最後にはイルカ先生と出会えたとのことでよかったです。
またイルカ先生とクジラ教授に会いに遊びに来て下さいね、おまちしています!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/12 |
Reviewed by: 嵐の夜に
The weather was wonderful, and I was able to see a pod of dolphins! I also saw turtles and colorful fish, making it an amazing experience. Personally, I think I saw more beautiful fish than in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. My solo trip, which took over a month traveling through Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, and Hawaii, ended in Hawaii, and it became a memorable experience. The president of the company that organized this optional tour was also a very nice person, and our conversation was enjoyable. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.
天気にも恵まれ、イルカの群にも会うことができました!
亀やカラフルな魚も見れ、最高な体験となりました。
個人的には、オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフよりも綺麗な魚たちが見れたと思います。
1ヶ月以上をかけてアジア・欧州・東欧・ハワイを巡る1人旅の最終地がハワイでしたが、その中でも思い出深い経験となりました。
参加されていた、このオプショナルツアーの会社の社長さんもとても素敵な方で、話しも楽しく、またハワイに行くことがあったら参加したいです。
ALOHA!! Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin Middle School! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour! Please do come and visit Dolphin Middle School and University again when you come to Hawaii! 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! ツアーを心より楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです♪ また是非、ハワイにお越しになられた際はイルカ中学・大学に遊びに来てくださいね! MAHALO!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/25 |
Reviewed by: void
I was able to see dolphins, turtles, and even whales in the distance. However, it was disappointing that towards the end of snorkeling, while I was in the restroom, my gear was put away, and I wanted to swim a bit longer.
イルカや亀、遠くでしたがクジラも見れました。ただシュノーケリングの最後の方でトイレに入っていたら、道具が片されてしまいもう少し泳ぎたかったのが残念でした。
Thank you for participating in the tour. We are sorry for the unfortunate moments despite your enjoyment. We will share your comments with the boat crew.
この旅は、ツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます。楽しんでいただいていましたのに、残念な場面があり申し訳ありませんでした。こちらのコメントはボートクルーとシェアさせていただきます。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Bee
I participated in the Dolphin University about five years ago and had such a great time that this time I decided to join Dolphin Junior High. Last time, I joined in August, so it wasn't too cold, but this time, since I participated in February, it was chilly in Hawaii during the mornings and evenings, and honestly, the water was quite cold.
Since we spent a long time on the boat, with the wind blowing, I strongly recommend dressing warmly. Last time, I was able to see dolphins, but only from a distance, and there were few of them, so we moved by boat and dove about three times just to catch a glimpse of them. This time, I was lucky enough to swim with the dolphins for a long time after just one dive.
We were very close to them, and thanks to the dolphins coming back multiple times, we were able to see them continuously. It was truly moving to swim with the dolphins at a distance where I felt I could reach out and touch them. The weather was also great, and the water was so clear that I was able to see many fish and baby sea turtles while snorkeling.
The photographer Mike was great at creating a fun atmosphere and took lots of pictures while making everyone laugh. I realized that the vibe of the tour and how well the participants are engaged is really important. There were about 800 photos in total, and it would cost around $50 for the data, but since there were about 30-40 tour guests, the photos with us in them were just a small part, and since everyone was wearing wetsuits and goggles, it was hard to tell who was who (laughs).
Of course, there were many beautiful underwater photos, but I thought $50 was a bit steep, so I decided not to purchase them. I think if the price were a bit more reasonable, more participants would buy them. Also, I thought last time that the cleanliness of the portable toilets at the port was unbearable... It takes about one to one and a half hours to return to Waikiki after that, so we have no choice but to use the port facilities. However, for Japanese people, that toilet is quite a painful experience...
It would be helpful if we could at least be driven to a nearby restroom. This is a tour I definitely want to participate in again when I go to Hawaii next time, so I hope you will consider it. The person who joined me had never been to Hawaii before, and when I asked him what his best memory from this trip was, he immediately replied, "Dolphin Junior High!!!" (laughs) It truly became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.
イルカ大学に5年ほど前に参加して、とても楽しかったので今回はイルカ中学に参加することにしました。
前回は8月に参加したため、そこまで寒くはなかったですが、今回は2月参加のため朝晩は冷えるハワイで、増してや海の中は正直かなり寒かったです。
船に乗って長時間移動するので、風も吹きますし、暖かい格好で行くことを強くオススメします。
前回もイルカを見ることができたのですが、遠目でしかみれなかったり、イルカの数も少なかったので3回ほど船で移動してダイブして、なんとかイルカを見れた!という感じでした。
今回はついていたのか、1回のダイブだけでずーーーっとイルカ達と泳ぐことが出来ました。
距離もとても近かったですし、イルカ達が何度も戻ってきてくれたおかげでひっきりなしに会えました。
手を伸ばせば届きそうな距離でイルカ達と泳げて本当に感動しました。
天気もとても良く、海底まで透き通って見えていたのでシュノーケリングもたくさんの魚達や赤ちゃんウミガメにも会うことが出来ました。
カメラマンのマイクも盛り上げ上手でたくさん写真を撮ってはみんなを笑わせてくれますし、このツアーはやっぱり雰囲気というか、どれだけ参加者を盛り上げられるかが大事なんだなと感じました。
写真は全部で800枚程度あり、データで50ドル程かかるとのことでしたが、30-40人ほどのツアー客がいるので自分達が写っている写真はほんの一部ですし、みんなウェットスーツとゴーグルをしているため誰が誰だかわかりません(笑)
もちろん写真は水中のものなど素敵なものが多かったですが50ドルは高いなと思い購入は諦めました。
もう少し求めやすい価格にすれば多くの参加者が購入するのでは?と思いました。
あと前回も思ったのですが、港での仮設トイレ(ぼっとん)の汚さは耐えられないレベルです…その後ワイキキまで戻るのに1時間から1時間半くらい?はかかるので港でするしかないのです。
ただ、日本人にはあれはなかなかの苦痛なトイレです…。
せめて、近くのトイレまで車で移動して頂けると助かります。
次回もハワイに行ったら絶対に参加したいツアーなのでご検討よろしくお願いします^^;
一緒に参加した彼は人生初ハワイでしたが、この旅で1番の思い出は?と聞くと、イルカ中学!!!と即答してました(笑)
本当に素敵な思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you, Bee. We look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo Beeさん、
ありがとうございます、また是非お待ちしてお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: ショーコ
As soon as we left the port, without even having time to prepare, we encountered a pod of dolphins! After diving in and enjoying that, we also saw sea turtles and stingrays. I never expected to see a whale before heading back after playing on the SUP. When it was really time to go back, I realized that my digital camera, which the captain had around his neck, was missing... Even though I said, "It's okay," everyone helped look for it in the water. Within five minutes, Maiko found it, and everything was a surprise! Thank you, everyone.
港を出てすぐ、準備をする暇もなくイルカの群れがーっ!急いで飛び込み堪能したところでウミガメ、エイも登場。
SUPで遊んで帰港する前にクジラまで見られるなんて思いもしませんでした。
で、ホントに帰るとなった時にキャプテンが首からかけていた私のデジカメが無いことに気付いて…
「もういいよー」と言っているのに皆で海の中を探してくれました。
5分もしないうちにマイコーが見つけてくれて、何もかもがサプライズ!
みなさんありがとうございました。
Thank you for participating in the tour. It seems like it was a lucky tour where you could see rays as well. We look forward to having you join us again next time!
Iruka Office
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
エイも見れたツアーでラッキーなツアーだったようですね。
是非次回もご参加お待ちしております!
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/18 |
Reviewed by: のんたん
We went on our honeymoon. Swimming with dolphins requires a lot of stamina... I was able to see one dolphin swimming from a distance.
When viewing dolphins from the boat, it was so much fun to see them mating and to be able to watch many dolphins chasing the boat up close! Just this experience made it worth participating in the tour. I was also moved to see three sea turtles!! It was my first time snorkeling, and there were so many fish, plus we were able to take a lot of photos, which was great! I wish we could buy the photo data just for ourselves, even if it was a bit pricey. I don't need the ones with everyone in them... But it became the best memory!
新婚旅行で行きました。イルカと泳ぐのは体力が必要です・・・。泳いでいるイルカを遠目で1匹見れました。
船からイルカを見るときは、交尾とかみれたり、船おっかけてくるたくさんのイルカが凄く至近距離で見れたりとっても楽しかったです!!これだけでツアー参加して良かったです。ウミガメも3匹いて感動しました!!初のシュノーケリングでしたが魚もたくさんいて、写真も沢山撮ってもらえてよかったです!!写真データが、自分たちだけのでも、多少割高でいいので買えたらいいのになーって思いました。みんながうつってるやつはいらないです・・・。でも最高な思い出になりました。
Thank you for participating in the tour.
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed it.
We look forward to your participation next time!
Iruka Office
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
楽しんでいただけたとのこと大変うれしく思います。
是非次回もご参加お待ちしております!
Iruka Office
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| Packages: | 【サマーキャンペーン】大人2名様で子供1名様半額! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/17 |
Reviewed by: kanayan
I encountered wild dolphins.
I found a mother and baby dolphin in the pod, and they were very cute.
The tour guide and the crew were incredibly cheerful and it was a lot of fun.
I was worried about getting seasick, but the enjoyable atmosphere made it completely fine.
The hamburger on the boat was also very delicious.
However, the water was colder than I expected.
I think it's a good idea to bring a rash guard.
It was a very good experience.
野生のイルカに出会えました。
群れの中に親子のイルカを見つけましたが、とてもかわいかったです。
ツアーガイドさんも船のクルーの方たちもすごぐ明るくて楽しかったです。
心配していた船酔いも楽しい雰囲気だったので全く大丈夫でした。
船の上でのハンバーガーもとてもおいしかったです。
ただ、海の中は思ってたより寒かったです。
ラッシュガードを持参した方がいいと思います。
とても良い体験でした。
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Mike
Don’t worry about the early pickup to get you to the west side of Oahu. After swimming with dolphins and seeing at least 10 whales including a mother and calf, you will be wide awake. Sleeping is for the shuttle back home after such a fun-filled adventure. Do it, you won’t regret it!
Mahalo Mike for your kind feedback. We hope to see you guys again, bright and early. :) Lisa
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/15 |
Reviewed by: まいまい
We were blessed with good weather, but for a while after setting sail, there were no signs of dolphins, and I started to lose hope, thinking it was just nature. Then, during our last chance, we encountered a large pod of about 60 dolphins! We were able to swim quite close to them and even witnessed them jumping, which was incredibly exciting.
On our way back, we had another amazing encounter with a mother whale and her calf at a surprisingly close distance! I was moved by the adorable sight of the baby whale mimicking its mother by flapping its tail. At the sea turtle spot, I was also thrilled to swim alongside a quite large sea turtle.
Even if you're not a strong swimmer, the instructors were very attentive, making for a safe and enjoyable experience!
Thank you very much! ^ ^
天候に恵まれましたが、出航してから暫くイルカの影も形もなく、自然相手だしと諦めモードに。
ラストチャンスの回遊で60頭ぐらいのイルカの大群に遭遇!かなり近くで泳げ、ジャンプする姿にも巡り会えて大興奮。
大満足で帰り途中、かなり近めの距離でクジラの親子に遭遇!赤ちゃんクジラが親を真似て尻尾をパタパタする可愛らしい姿に感激。ウミガメスポットでもかなり大きなウミガメと一緒に泳げ大満足でした。
泳ぎが苦手でもインストラクターの皆さんがしっかりとアテンドしてくれ、安心&楽しい時間でした!
ありがとうございました^ ^
It's the same as human parents and children, where the baby whale learns various things by imitating its mother. Thank you for participating!
クジラの赤ちゃん、お母さんの真似をして色々と覚えていくのは人間の親子と同じなんですね。
ご参加ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 07:30出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/13 |
Reviewed by: くるころるんるん
The tour took place in Hawaii under unusually low and rough weather conditions. Right after departure, many people started feeling seasick, but it turned out to be a lucky day, as we encountered a large pod of dolphins that swam leisurely beside us and even surfaced, which the crew described as a miracle. During snorkeling after the dolphins, we also had the rare chance to see a ray.
The weather changed rapidly, with rain, sunshine, and clouds, but thanks to that, we were able to see a double rainbow. The strong winds made it difficult to stop shivering on the boat. There was no place to change out of wet swimsuits, so we had to dry off with towels and put on a jacket while still wet. Those who are not confident in the cold should be cautious on cloudy days. For those worried about seasickness, I recommend starting with a shorter dolphin tour.
ハワイでは滅多にない気温が低く荒れ気味の天候の元でのツアーでした。出航直後から船酔いする人続出でしたが、イルカの大群に出会えた上、イルカ達がずっと私達のそばを悠々と泳いだり、水面に浮かび上がって来たりすらクルー曰く奇跡のようなラッキーデーでした。イルカの後の亀とシュノーケリングの際も珍しくエイに出会えたりしました。
途中雨が降り、晴れ間が出たり曇ったりと目まぐるしく天気が変わりましたがお陰でダブルレインボーまで見られました。
風が強くて船上で体の震えが止まらず辛かったです。濡れた水着を着替える場所は無いのでタオルで拭いて濡れたまま上に上着を羽織るしかありません。寒さに自信のない人は曇りの日は要注意です。船酔いの心配な人はまずは時間の短いイルカ中学に入学する事をお勧めします。
The weather in Hawaii is very changeable. One delightful feature of this is that you can often see rainbows. Sometimes, you can even catch a beautiful double rainbow forming a perfect semicircle on the horizon. In Hawaii, the strong sunlight can make cloudy days or windy conditions feel much cooler, so please remember to prepare for the cold!
ハワイの天気はとても変わりやすいです。
その効果で虹が多く見られるのは嬉しい特徴ですね。
水平線上に綺麗に半円のダブルレインボーなんかも見れることがあります。
ハワイでは日差しが強い分、曇りの日や風が吹くととても体感が下がるので、皆さん忘れずに防寒対策をお願いします!
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/13 |
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Aloha,
Thank you for participating in the tour.
It seems like it was a very lucky tour to see a pod of dolphins from the boat.
Please come back next time to swim with the dolphins! We look forward to seeing you.
Mahalo,
Iruka Office
Aloha
この度はツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
イルカの群れを船の上から見れたのは、すごくラッキーなツアーだったようですね。
是非次回はイルカと一緒に泳ぎに来てください!お待ちしております。
Mahalo
Iruka Office