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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

A morning on the *Swim with Dolphins Ocean Fun Cruise.*

Reviewed by: Bruce Randolph

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.

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Aloha Bruce! Thank you so much for your sincere 5-Star review.
We so appreciate you taking the time to offer this genuine feedback and to provide tips for other guests. We agree with your suggestions on all counts! Coming from a guest who has been on many tours and a photographer, this review means a lot. We invite you to come and try out our waterfall hike tour Nature and You or our circle-island tour Island and You on one of your trips back to the island, as well!
Mahalo and A Hui Hou Kākou!

  • Saw spinner dolphins, turtles and a wonderful variety of sealife

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2018/06/30
Activity Date: 2018/06/27

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

You won't experience such emotion anywhere else! こんな感動ほかでは味わえません!

Reviewed by: ソルト

We gathered at the hotel entrance at 5:55 AM. Since it was June, which is typically a low season, there were about 20 participants, which the guide mentioned was about half the usual number. I felt that having a smaller group made the day more enjoyable.

We traveled by bus to the port (about an hour), and during that time, the guide's stories and videos were so interesting that there was no time to sleep. After waiting for about 15 minutes upon arrival at the port, we boarded the boat. The crew members were introduced, and we set off.

On this day, perhaps due to the strong winds, the waves were high, and the boat rocked quite a bit, causing a few people to feel unwell. About 20 minutes after departing, we had our first encounter with dolphins. We spotted a pod about 10 meters ahead, so we put on our goggles and fins and jumped in together. Unfortunately, during the first jump, the dolphins swam away, so we couldn't swim with them.

We returned to the boat and searched for another pod. About 15 minutes later, we found another group and jumped in again. This time, we successfully located the pod, and around 10 dolphins swam right beneath me. It was an unprecedented experience, and it felt truly moving to be swimming alongside them. We all shared our joy as we returned to the boat.

Next was snorkeling in search of sea turtles. After about a 20-minute boat ride, we jumped in at a spot where sea turtles are easy to find. Within just a few minutes, we spotted a turtle and observed it from a distance. After that, a professional photographer took various poses of us. We could purchase all the photos from the professional photographer on the way back (data for $60, USB for $65).

After returning to the boat, we had almost free time. We could eat the cheeseburgers made by the captain, snack on chips, do stand-up paddleboarding, or kayak. Most people chose to relax and eat on the boat.

Once everything was finished, we danced hula on the boat while heading back to the port. After arriving at the port, we took a short break before boarding the bus back to Waikiki. Most people were asleep on the bus.

The encounter rate with dolphins is said to be 90%, but we were fortunate to encounter them quickly, so I didn't feel the discomfort of the boat ride too much and was able to have a valuable experience.

5時55分にホテルの入り口に集合でした。
6月ということもあり、閑散期なのか、参加者は20名程度で、ガイドさん曰く、いつもの半分くらいの人数だったようです。1日を通じて少人数のほうが過ごしやすいと感じました。
みんなでバスで港へ移動(約1時間)し、その間もガイドさんのお話や映像が面白いので、寝る暇はありません。
港に着いてから15分くらい待機して、船に乗り込みます。クルーメンバーが紹介されて出発です。
この日は風が強いせいか波が高く、船はかなり揺れたので、体調が悪くなってしまうひとも2.3人いました。
船を出して20分くらいで1回目のイルカとの遭遇でした。10メートルくらい先にイルカの群れが見えたので、ゴーグルやフィンを付けてみんなで飛び込んで群れの方に向かいます。1回目の飛び込みではイルカの群れが逃げてしまったので、実際に一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。
船に戻って、また群れを探し、15分後くらいにまた群れを発見し飛び込みました。今度はうまく群れを見つけ、自分の泳ぐ真下を10頭くらいのイルカが泳いで通りました。今までにない体験で、ほんとに一緒に泳いでいるようで感動的な瞬間でした。みんなで喜びを分かち合いながら船に戻ります。
次はウミガメ探しのシュノーケリングです。20分くらい船で移動して、ウミガメの見つけやすいポイントでみんなで飛び込みます。飛び込んで、3分もしないうちにウミガメを見つけ、少し遠くから眺めます。その後、プロのカメラマンの方がいろいろなポーズで写真を撮ってくれます。プロのカメラマンの写真はは帰りに全て購入することができます。(データは60ドル、USBは65ドル)
みんなで船に戻った後はほぼ自由時間でした。船長が作るチーズバーガーを食べるもよし、チップスを食べるもよし、スタンディングパドルをするもよし、カヌーを漕ぐもよし、基本的には船上で食事をして休む人が多かったです。
すべてが終わって船でフラダンスを踊りながら港へ帰ります。
港へ着いてからは少し休憩してバスに乗り込み、ワイキキへ戻ります。バスの中では、ほとんどの方が眠っていました。
イルカとの遭遇率は90パーセントらしいですが、本当にすぐイルカとの遭遇できたので、船のつらさもそこまで感じずに、貴重な体験をすることができました。

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Salt,

Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your half-day at Dolphin University.

We also offer a night manta tour on the Big Island. If you have the opportunity, we would love for you to join us.

The entire staff and crew look forward to seeing you again, Salt.

Mahalo,
Dolphin Office

Aloha ソルト様

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。
イルカ大学での半日、おもいっきりお楽しみ頂けましたでしょうか。

ハワイ島では夜のマンタツアーも行っております。
機会がございましたら是非ご参加お待ちしております。

それではスタッフ・クルー一同、ソルト様に再度お会いできる日を楽しみにしております。

Mahalo
イルカオフィス

  • 船長が作ってくれるチーズバーガーです。

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Packages: 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/29
Activity Date: 2018/06/23

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

This is my second time participating. 2回目の参加です。

Reviewed by: バボチャン

This time, we were picked up from Ko Olina, so we arrived at the departure port early. (Last time, we were picked up from Waikiki, so we ended up spending quite a long time in the car.) On the day of the trip, there was a slight delay in departure due to engine trouble, but perhaps that was fortunate? Right after we set off, another tour found dolphins, so we were able to get into the water right away. During my previous participation, the waves were rough, and I could only see the dolphins swimming along the seabed, but this time they were swimming close to the surface, so we could see them within reach. Later, at another spot, we were able to see four sea turtles up close, and one came up to the surface to breathe right in front of my wife, which was very moving. I'm really glad I participated again this time. I would definitely like to join for a third time if the opportunity arises. I am very grateful for the guide's hospitality. (By the way, the malasada service that was available last time was no longer offered.)

今回はコオリナからの送迎だったので、出発する港へも早く到着しました。
(前回はワイキキからだったので、意外と長く車に乗りました)
当日、船のエンジンが不調とのことで少し出発が遅れましたが、それが幸い?
したのか出発してすぐに別のツアーがイルカを見つけていたので、すぐに海に入ることができました。
前回の参加時は波も荒く、イルカも海底を泳いでいる姿を見るくらいでしたが、今回は海面近くを泳いでいたので手の届くようなところで見られました。
その後移動した場所で、ウミガメ4匹も近くで見られ、家内の目の前に呼吸しに上がってきたりしてとても感動しました。今回も参加してとても良かったです。3回目も是非機会があれば参加したいと思いました。ガイドさんのホスピタリティーに大感謝です。
(因みに、前回はあったマラサダサービスはなくなっていました)

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Thank you for participating in the tour. I apologize for the delay in departure. I'm glad to hear that you were able to swim close to the dolphins. We look forward to your third participation!

ツアーご参加いただきありがとうございます。
出発が遅れてしまいまして大変失礼いたしました。
イルカの近くで泳ぐことができたとのことでよかったです。
ぜひ3回目のご参加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: Families
Posted on: 2018/06/27
Activity Date: 2018/06/14

イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

Definitely worth a visit! 行く価値あり!

Reviewed by: ジャン

This was my second time participating, and I was once again very satisfied! I was able to swim with many dolphins. I'm usually scared to swim in the ocean where I can't touch the bottom, but in this activity, I had zero fear. For those who are anxious about swimming, they provide not only life jackets but also floatation devices, which is reassuring. It seems that swimming with spinner dolphins is something you can only do in Hawaii, so I highly recommend it. Our guide, Juli, was also fun and lively! I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

二度目の参加でしたが、今回も大満足でした!
たくさんのイルカと一緒に泳げました。
私は足が届かない海では怖くて泳げないのですが、このアクティビティでは恐怖心ゼロでした。泳ぎに不安がある人には、ライフジャケットの他に浮き棒も貸してくれるので安心です。ハシナガイルカと泳げるのは世界中でハワイだけらしいので、本当におススメです。
ガイドのじゅりさんも楽しく盛り上げてくれました!ハワイに行ったら絶対また参加したいです!

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Thank you for participating.
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed this tour.
We look forward to having you join us again!

ご参加いただきありがとうございます。
今回のツアーを楽しんでいただけたようで大変うれしく思います。
ぜひ、またご参加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: 2018/06/27
Activity Date: 2018/06/24

野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

It was incredibly fun. 最高に楽しかったです

Reviewed by: ミックン

We participated in the tour on June 24 with five people. Although the pickup was early in the morning, the staff's fun talks and the detailed explanations of the tour were appreciated. Once on the boat, the captain and the friendly crew naturally brought smiles to our faces. We swam with dolphins at the two locations they guided us to, and both times we encountered dolphins, which was an emotional and thrilling moment. We also saw sea turtles several times at the surface. This was my first dolphin tour, but thanks to the enjoyable guidance from the staff, as well as the boat burgers and hula dancing, we had a wonderful time. If I come to Hawaii again, I will definitely join this tour without hesitation. Thank you to everyone at Dolphin & You.

6月24日のツアーに5人で参加しました。朝早いピックアップでしたが、スタッフ皆さんの楽しいトークやツアーの説明には丁寧さも感じました。船に乗船してからもキャプテンをはじめ楽しくて親切なスタッフクルーに笑顔が自然に出ておりました。イルカは二回ほど案内して頂いた場所で泳ぎましたが、二回ともイルカに出逢え感動と感激の瞬間を味合うことが出来ました。海亀も海面上で何回も出逢えました。今回は初めてのイルカツアーでしたが、スタッフ皆さんの楽しい引率や船上バーガー・フラダンスなど、楽しい時間を過ごさせて頂来ました。またハワイに来たら迷わすツアーに参加させて頂きます。ドルフィン&ユーの皆様有難うございました。

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Thank you for your happy comments! We look forward to seeing you next time. Please come to meet the dolphins and us!

嬉しいコメントありがとうございます!是非次回もお待ちしています。イルカと私たちに会いに来てください!

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Packages: 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2018/06/25
Activity Date: 2018/06/22

イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

It was a lucky day. ラッキーな日でした

Reviewed by: haru

A trip to Hawaii with my friend's family. I was the only one who wanted to swim with dolphins, so I felt anxious but decided to sign up anyway. My worries while waiting for the pickup bus were blown away by the guide's Japanese. All the participants were Japanese as well, and they were all cheerful and friendly, which made me feel even more at ease!

The one-hour ride was never boring thanks to the lively talk from our guide, Julie (a cheerful Japanese woman). The weather was great, the boat was stable, and I enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the west coast of Hawaii. I got to see plenty of dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish, which was thrilling and moving!

The staff were not only cheerful but also maintained safety properly, which made me feel secure. Typically, I am satisfied after one experience, but this time I found myself wanting to participate again.

友人家族とのハワイ旅行。
イルカと泳ぎたいのは、自分1人だったので不安ながらも申し込みました。
ピックアップしてくれるバスを待っている間の不安は、ガイドの方の日本語で吹き飛びました。参加者も全員日本人で、しかも陽気な良い方ばかりでさらに安心!
1時間の車内は、ガイドのジュリー(元気な日本女性)のトークで飽きないし、天気も良くて船も揺れが少なくて、ハワイ西海岸の景色を満喫しました。イルカも亀も熱帯魚もたっぷりと見れて、感動・興奮!
スタッフ達も陽気なだけじゃなく、キチンと安全をキープしてくれてて、安心出来ました。
大体なんでも、1度で満足する自分が、また参加したいと思いました。

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Dear Haru,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School this time.
Also, thank you for your wonderful words.
We will do our best as the Dolphin Family to make it an even better tour, so please come back to be healed by the Dolphin Teacher.
All of us at the Dolphin Family are looking forward to the day we can meet again.

haru様
この度はイルカ中学にご参加有難うございました。
また、素敵なお言葉も有難うございます。
さらに良いツアーにしていけるようイルカファミリーで頑張りますので、ぜひまたイルカ先生に癒せれに遊びにいらしてください。
また会える日をイルカファミリー一同楽しみにしています。

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Packages: 07:30出港プラン
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2018/06/25
Activity Date: 2018/06/22

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

A massive army of dolphins right in front of me! 目の前でイルカの大軍が!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated after reading the reviews! The same Japanese staff guided us from the bus to the snorkeling, which made me feel at ease! They were also knowledgeable about dolphins and took us to a spot where we could see a lot of them, so I was able to swim with the dolphins perfectly!

クチコミを見て、参加しました!バスのガイドから、シュノーケルのガイドまで同じ日本人スタッフの方がやってくださり、安心しました!また、イルカに詳しく、大量に見れるポイントで潜らせてくれたのでバッチリイルカと泳ぐことが出来ました!

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Aloha Anonymous,

Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University.

We hope you enjoyed your half day at Dolphin University amidst the great nature of West Oahu. We all look forward to the day we can meet you again.

Mahalo,
Dolphin Office

Aloha 匿名希望様

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。

イルカ大学での半日、西オアフでの大自然の中お楽しみいただけましたでしょうか?
是非また匿名希望様にお会いできる日をスタッフ・クルー一同楽しみにしております。

Mahalo
イルカオフィス

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Packages: 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き>
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Posted on: 2018/06/24
Activity Date: 2018/06/19

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

It was the best experience! 最高の体験でした!

Reviewed by: ムラゴン

I was able to see wild dolphins up close, and I also got to see sea turtles much closer than I had expected! It became a once-in-a-lifetime memory that I can only experience here!

野生のイルカが生で見ることが出来たこと、さらにウミガメも思っていた以上に近距離で見れました!
ここでしか見ることが出来ない一生の思い出になりました!

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Posted on: 2018/06/22
Activity Date: 2018/06/19

イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

"Dolphin Middle School with my 5-year-old daughter" 5歳の娘とイルカ中学

Reviewed by: ふじさん

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter and dad!

We were picked up early in the morning from a nearby hotel, and our guide, Julie, was so energetic and fun. I learned a lot of interesting facts about dolphins.

I thought I could swim, but then I realized I had never swum in the ocean with a current before. At first, I couldn't really take care of my daughter, but Julie helped watch her, and gradually I was able to use the fins and keep up (sweating a bit).

We encountered dolphins three times, with as many as ten at one point. I brought an underwater camera, but the professional photographer dove down for us and was great at getting close to the dolphins and sea turtles. So, instead of floundering around, it might be wiser to pay about $50 and enjoy being photographed, then buy the professional pictures (since you'll want them anyway).

Anyway, Julie was great at keeping us entertained, and my daughter was totally into it, even participating in the final diving competition. It became a wonderful memory!

5歳娘とパパと三人で参加しました!

早朝に近くのホテルから拾ってもらい、テンション高いジュリさんのガイドっぷりも楽しく、イルカの豆知識も勉強になりました。

泳げるつもりでしたが、考えたら潮の流れのある沖で泳いだことはなく、娘の面倒を最初はほとんど見る事が出来なかったけど、ジュリさんが娘を見てくれ、徐々にフィンを使って進めるようになり何とかついて行けました(汗)

イルカには3回遭遇出来、多い時で10頭でした。水中でも撮れるカメラ持参でしたけど、プロのカメラマンさんは潜ってくれますし、イルカやウミガメのそばに行くのも上手なので、バタバタする位なら、50ドルほど払いますが、写される事を楽しんで、プロの写真を買った方が賢明かもしれません。(どうせ、欲しくなりますから)

とにかく、楽しませるのが上手で、娘はすっかりノリノリで、最後のダイビング大会も参加する始末。
良い思い出になりました!

  • 一応、これが私のベストショット

  • 寒さ防御のウエットスーツも借りて、すっかり小さなダイバーに

  • ウミガメさんにも会えたよ!

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Packages: 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2018/06/18
Activity Date: 2018/06/14

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

I had the best time on my honeymoon in Hawaii! ハワイのハネムーンで最高の時間を過ごせました!

Reviewed by: msaku

It was an early departure, and I was sleepy at the start of the tour, but the bright and detailed explanations on the bus gradually made me feel more awake. By the time we arrived at the port, I was filled with excitement to meet the dolphins.

At first, the ceremony right after departure made us, as a shy couple, a bit anxious, but the cheerful communication at just the right distance quickly warmed our hearts. By the time we started singing, there was a sense of unity within the team!

When it came time to meet the dolphins, we were lucky to encounter them right away! Within about five minutes of departure, we jumped into the sea and met the dolphins immediately!

After that, we followed the instructor's directions and swam playfully like children, chasing the dolphins. I was so excited to see those adorable dolphins!

Afterward, we returned to the boat for a commemorative photo! The team was united, and there were many honeymooners among us, making the group photo while saying "Welcome, newlyweds!" a lot of fun!

Next, we changed snorkeling spots! This time, we encountered sea turtles, which was truly moving! Personally, I found the turtles even more touching! Their cuteness was number one!

As we were heading back to the port, a pod of dolphins appeared as if to say goodbye, which was heartwarming.

After that, I fell into a deep sleep on the return bus (laughs). It was an incredibly emotional experience for just half a day! It was the best experience where I could have fun like a child with my wife!

Thank you so much!!

朝早い出発で眠い中でのツアースタートでしたが、バスの中での説明からとても明るく丁寧な説明に徐々に眠気もなくなり、港に到着するころにはイルカに会いたい気持ちでいっぱいになりました。

出港直後の儀式も最初は人見知りな夫婦としては少し不安でしたが、絶妙な距離感での明るいコミュニケーションにすぐに心が打ち解け、歌を歌う頃にはチームの一体感も生まれていました!

いざイルカとの出会いでは運よくすぐに遭遇!!
出港から5分程度で海に飛び込み、すぐにイルカと出会うこともできました!

その後はインストラクターの指示に従い、子どものように無邪気に泳ぎ、
イルカを追っていました。
本当に可愛いイルカたちにテンションマックス!

その後、船に戻り記念撮影!チームもまとまり、ハネムーンでのお客さんも
多く、みんなで新婚さんいらっしゃい!と言いながらの記念撮影がとても
楽しかったです!

その後は、シュノーケリングのスポット変更!
今度はウミガメに出会い、感動!!
私的にはカメの方が感動!
愛らしさはNO1でした!

その後、港に戻ろうとすると、まるでお別れを伝えに来たかのように
イルカの群れが現れ、胸がジーンとしました。

その後は帰りのバスで爆睡(笑)
半日とは考えられなくらいの感動体験!
子どものように妻とはしゃぐこともできた最高体験でした!

ありがとうございます!!

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Aloha, Ms. Maku,

Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University. We are all very happy to hear that you were able to fully enjoy an experience that is hard to come by in Japan. The farewell with the dolphins is truly a precious moment!! ♡ 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, msaku様

この度は名門イルカ大学にご参加頂き、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全力で楽しんで頂けた様で、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
イルカのお見送りとはとっても貴重ですね!!♡
ハワイ島にお越しの際はイルカ中高校・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

  • シュノーケリング前のワンショット!

  • ハワイで2番目に腕相撲が強いインストラクター!

  • 帰りのお見送りをしてくれたイルカたち

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

Beyond expectations! 期待以上!

Reviewed by: ヤンマー

I participated in the Dolphin University tour. We quickly spotted dolphins from the boat and everyone dove in!

Since there was a sequence for diving, some people at the end couldn't see them at that time. However, during the next dive, those who hadn't seen the dolphins were prioritized and guided to where the dolphins were, so all participants were able to see them!

The crew was lively, and everyone was in high spirits!

There were Japanese-speaking crew members, which made it easy to enjoy the tour without any worries.

After swimming with the dolphins, we moved to a different location for snorkeling near the coral reefs, where we could also swim with sea turtles.

Those who weren't physically strong rested on the boat, while those with more energy played in the water.

By that night, I was so satisfied with the tour that I wanted to join the Dolphin University tour again the next day.

I recommend renting a wetsuit as it helps prevent fatigue.

The photos are ones I took.

イルカ大学ツアーに参加して来ました
すぐに海上からイルカが見つかりみんなでダイブ!

ダイブするのも順番があるので最後の方の方は
その時は見ることが出来ない方もいてました。

しかし、次のダイブの時には見えてない人優先で
イルカのところに誘導してもらえるので
参加者全員がイルカを見ることが出来ました!

クルーの方のノリも良く、みんなテンション Maxでした!

日本人のクルー、日本語を話せるクルーがいてるので
安心してツアーに参加し楽しめました

イルカと泳いだ後は、場所を変えて
サンゴ礁近くでシュノーケリング等を
ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐこともできました

体力のない方は、船上で休憩
体力のある方は、海ではしゃいで遊んでました

その日の夜には、明日またイルカ大学ツアーに参加したい
と思うほど私は大満足なツアーでした

ウエットスーツはレンタルすることをお勧めします
体力低下防止にもなるので

写真は私がとった写真です

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

I was able to see dolphins, but... イルカは見れたけど…

Reviewed by: tamala

I was moved to see wild dolphins and sea turtles. The tour guide is energetic, which I think can be polarizing. After getting on the boat, there was a feeling of forced excitement, and those who want to genuinely enjoy the activity might feel put off. However, the staff were generally nice, but I had some doubts about the Japanese cameraman's attitude. I admit I struggled to understand the intent behind his questions and had to ask him to repeat himself several times, but saying "That's enough" in Kansai dialect was inappropriate. I was left feeling uncomfortable as I didn't know him well. I've participated in snorkeling tours many times in the past, and I felt a lack of professionalism this time. By the way, if you don't take measures against seasickness and cold, the return trip can be tough, so it's important to prepare properly.

野生のイルカとウミガメ見れて感動しました。ツアーガイドはエネルギッシュなので好き嫌い分れると思います。船に乗った後は無理やり盛り上げてる感があって純粋にアクティビティを楽しみたいと思って参加する人はしらける方もいるかもしれないですが、スタッフの皆さんはいい感じでいいか…と思いきや担当した日本人のカメラマンの対応に疑問を感じました。話しかけられて質問の意図が分からなくて何回か聞き直してしまった自分にも非がありますが関西弁で『もうええわ』はないです。知り合いや仲良くもないのになぜこんな態度を取られるのか不快な思いしか残りませんでした。過去に何度もシュノーケリングツアーに参加してきましたがプロ精神に欠けていると感じました。ちなみに船酔い対策と寒さ対策はしないと帰りがキツいのでしっかりとしなきゃ厳しいです。

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Aloha, Tamala,

I sincerely apologize for any discomfort we may have caused you. We have shared your feedback with the individual involved and within our company, and we will strive to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

Thank you very much for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School during your valuable time in Hawaii and for sharing your valuable opinions. Our entire staff will continue to improve, and we hope you will consider joining our tours again in the future.

Mahalo,
Dolphin Office, Moe

Aloha, tamala様

この度不快な思いをさせてしまい、大変申し訳ございませんでした。
ご指摘いただきました内容を本人及び社内にて共有し、今後このようなことがないよう努めて参ります。

貴重なハワイでのお時間の中で私立イルカ中学にご参加頂き、貴重なご意見を共有して下さり誠に有難うございます。
スタッフ一同精進してまいりますので、また機会がございましたら弊社ツアーにご参加頂ければと思います。

Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe

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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Talisha Jackson

This was such an incredible experience. Within minutes of leaving the harbour, there were dolphins next to our boat. We got in the water, and the pods of dolphins were swimming around us the whole time we were in there. When we moved to the snorkeling spot, again there were dolphins swimming straight under us and turtles swimming along the surface. They had great water activities at the snorkel spot, such is the SUP and trampoline. The staff were having so much fun, which made all the guests have heaps of fun. If you needed anything, they were happy to help. This was a highlight of our whole trip. Would highly recommend.

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Aloha Talisha,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! It's so good to hear that this was the best part of your vacation. That's when we know we hit the target! Mahalo for sharing your experience, and we hope to have you back on board again some day!

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

Juli-chan ❤ ジュリちゃん❤

Reviewed by: 店長!

It was an early morning tour, but since I had plans to go to Ala Moana in the afternoon, I opted for the morning tour. I was really sleepy, but our guide, Julie, was super energetic despite the early hour! She talked non-stop, and before I knew it, we had arrived at the marina.

She mentioned on the bus that seeing dolphins in the wild can vary; sometimes you see them right away, and other times you might search for over three hours without spotting any. I was a bit anxious as we left the marina, and although the waves were quite high and the boat was rocking, we started with a ceremonial Hawaiian song to meet the dolphins and tossed plumeria flowers into the sea. Thanks to that, we quickly encountered dolphins! We saw several dorsal fins breaking the surface! We hurriedly prepared our snorkeling gear and dove into the water! The visibility wasn't great, probably due to the high waves, but we managed to encounter some dolphins!

Swimming was quite tiring, but I thought of it as good exercise, and it was worth the effort. After that, we changed locations for snorkeling. Again, the visibility wasn't very good, but we encountered many sea turtles! A photographer who was underwater took my camera and captured close-up shots of the turtles.

Captain Gian (a famous former lifeguard) and his daughter, who claims to be part of the EXILE crew, along with our guide Julie, who was at her maximum energy level, made for an entertaining and enjoyable time! Thank you!

あさが早めのツアーでしたが、午後からアラモアナに行く予定があった為午前のツアーにしました。めっちゃ眠たかったですがガイドのジュリちゃんのテンションが早朝に関わらずMAX!!喋りっぱなしで気が付いたらマリーナへ着いていました。
自然のイルカなのですぐ見れる時と3時間以上探しても見れない時もあるとバスの中で言っていたのでどーかなぁ〜?と思いながらマリーナを出て、波は中々高く船は揺れいましたが、まず出航してからイルカに会う為の儀式的なハワイ語の歌、プルメリアの花を海に投げ入れお願いしたおかげか、すぐにイルカに会えました!水面にイルカの背鰭が何個も!早々にシュノーケルの準備をして海へダイブ!波が高かったせいかあまり透明度はありませんでしたが、何とかイルカに遭遇!
泳ぐのは結構疲れますがいいエクササイズと思いながら頑張ったかいが有りました。
その後ポイントを変えてのシュノーケルやはり透明度は余り無かったですが沢山の海亀に遭遇!水中カメラマンの方が、私の水中カメラを持って潜ってくれて、至近距離のカメを撮ってきてくれました。
キャプテンジャイアン(有名な元ライフセーバー)
キャプテンの娘さん、自称EXILEのクルー
ガイドのテンションMAXのジュリちゃん
話も面白く楽しい時間が過ごせました!
thankyou!

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ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School! We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful time with the wild dolphins, turtles, and our staff! Please come back and visit us again; we are looking forward to seeing you! MAHALO!!

ALOHA!! この度はイルカ中学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! 野生のイルカやカメ、そして弊社スタッフと共に楽しい時間をお過ごしいただけたようで何よりです! また是非遊びにいらしてくださいね、お待ちしております! MAHALO!!

  • イルカに遭遇

  • 海亀近い!

  • ジュリちゃん❤

  • キャプテン達

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

It was amazing! 最高でした!

Reviewed by: ルンルン

We participated as a family! We were anxious because we hardly speak English and my mother is not a good swimmer, but the Japanese instructor Musashi was cheerful and provided excellent support, even swimming with those who couldn't swim. We could borrow float boards for free, so there were no issues.

Of course, since we needed to swim towards the dolphins, it was better to be able to swim to see many dolphins, but even without swimming skills, we were able to see them properly this time. The dolphins were wild and not accustomed to humans, so they didn't come close. I was worried about whether we could swim together with them.

They guided us to a total of three spots, and at the last spot, we were able to see many dolphins up close, and they swam alongside us, which was truly moving. I think they were about one meter away. We were able to take videos with an underwater camera and took lots of photos!

After that, we went to a snorkeling spot while viewing power spots from the boat. The snorkeling was in a very clear area with a depth of about four meters. There, we were able to see a large sea turtle and thoroughly enjoyed it.

One thing to be careful about is that the sea is deep, so the seawater temperature is cold. Additionally, it gets even colder on the boat due to the wind. It's better to bring a bath towel or a windbreaker.

Finally, we all danced the hula, and there was an explanation that made us think about ocean environmental issues, so I felt glad to have participated in the tour.

親子で参加しました!
私たちは英語がほぼ話せないことと、母は泳ぎが得意ではないので、不安でしたが日本人のインストラクタームサシさんは明るくて、泳げない人も一緒に泳いでくれサポート万全で、浮きボードも無料で借りられて問題なかったです。
もちろん、イルカのところに人間が向かっていく必要があるので、多くのイルカに会うためには、泳げるに越したことはないですが、泳げなくても、今回はちゃんと見ることができました。
イルカは野生で人馴れしていないため寄って来るという感じではなかったです。
なので、近くで一緒に泳げるのか不安でした。

全部で3箇所のスポットを案内してくれたのですが、最後のスポットではたくさんのイルカが間近で見れて、まさに一緒に泳いでくれて、感激しました。
距離的に1メートルくらいの近さだったと思います。
水中カメラで動画も撮れたし、写真もいっぱい撮れました!
その後、船上からパワースポットなどを見ながらシュノーケリングスポットへ。
シュノーケリングも透明度の高い場所で水深4メートルほどあったと思います。そこでも大きなウミガメを見ることができて満喫できました。
注意したほうがいいのは、海が深いので、海水温度が冷たいです。そして、船上は風が吹くのでさらに冷えます。バスタオルや、ウインドブレーカーなどを持参した方が良いです。
最後にみんなでフラダンスを踊り、海の環境問題を考えさせられる説明もあって、ツアーに参加してよかったと思いました。

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Aloha, Runrun-san,

Thank you very much for participating in the Private Dolphin Middle School! We are all delighted that you had the unique experience of swimming with Dolphin-sensei and Professor Turtle in Hawaii.

When you visit the Big Island, we also have tours available at Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to your next visit.

Dolphin Office, Moe

Aloha. ルンルン様

この度は私立イルカ中学にご参加下さり有難うございました!!
イルカ先生、カメ大教授と泳ぐというハワイならで体験をしていただ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等学校、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。

イルカオフィス Moe

  • パワースポット

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イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

The dolphin tour was amazing!! イルカツアー最高!!

Reviewed by: momo

This was my first trip to Hawaii for my honeymoon. I was determined to get in the water, so I took on the activity of swimming with dolphins! The day I participated was sunny, and the waves weren't high, so I was able to see the dolphins right away on my first attempt! I saw a pod pass underneath me twice and even heard their calls, making it a satisfying experience.

I took motion sickness medication before getting on the boat, but since I tend to get seasick, I felt a bit unwell. However, once I got in the water, I forgot all about that and was completely absorbed in searching for dolphins. After the dolphins, we had a lesson with the sea turtle professor, and we went to a spot where sea turtles are known to live. In the clear water, I was lucky enough to spot five sea turtles from the rocks and took lots of photos with my underwater camera!

I didn't have the energy for the last activity, but those who were kayaking and paddle boating looked like they were having a great time without showing any signs of fatigue. Since I was able to encounter the dolphins without much trouble this time, it became a wonderful memory. If I have the chance to come back to Hawaii, I would love to participate in this activity again!

ハネムーンで初ハワイ。これは海に入らねばと意気込んでイルカと泳ぐアクティビティに挑みました!
私が参加した日は快晴で、波も高くなかったので1回目のチャレンジで即イルカ先生が見られました~!
真下に群れが通る事2回、鳴き声も聞けて満足のいくアクティビティでしたね。
船に乗る前に酔い止めを飲みましたが、自分が船酔いしやすいのもあり、多少気分が悪くなりましたが、海に入ればそんな事も忘れて無我夢中でイルカを探していました。
イルカ先生の後は、ウミガメ大教授の授業との事で、ウミガメの生息している所へ
透き通った海で、岩場から運良く5匹のウミガメがいるのを確認でき、水中カメラでバシバシ撮りました♪
私は最後のアクティビティをやる元気はありませんでしたが、カヤックやパドルボートを漕いでいる方達は疲れも見えず、楽しそうにしていましたね~
今回はそれ程苦労せずイルカと出会えた為か、すごくいい思い出になったので、またハワイにくる事があれば、こちらのアクティビティに参加したいと思います!!

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Aloha Momo,

Thank you for participating in the prestigious Dolphin University. We hope you enjoyed your valuable time at Dolphin University during your honeymoon.

We look forward to the day we can meet you again, from all the staff and crew!

Mahalo,
Dolphin Office

Aloha momo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。
ハネムーンでの貴重なお時間をイルカ大学でお楽しみ頂けましたでしょうか。

是非またmomo様にお会いできる日を、スタッフ・クルー一同楽しみにしております!!

Mahalo
イルカオフィス

  • 船内よりイルカみえた~♪

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

It was fun! 楽しかった!

Reviewed by: Hiro

I had a great time seeing dolphins and turtles with the energetic crew early in the morning! I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication, as you might experience seasickness. I ended up getting seasick and couldn't enjoy the slides in the second half, but my wife had a blast with the other participants. :) There are only the boat or the restroom to change back, so it might be a good idea to be prepared to head back wet.

朝早くからテンションあげあげなクルー達と楽しくイルカ、亀をみれました!
船酔い、波酔いはあると思うので酔い止めは飲んでおいた方がいいです。
自分は波酔いしてしまって後半滑り台とかで遊べなかったですが妻が他の参加者の方と謳歌していました :)
帰りの着替えする場所は船上かトイレしかないので濡れたまま帰る準備はあっても良いかもです。

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Thank you for your comment. I'm very sorry to hear that you experienced seasickness, but I'm glad to know that you enjoyed your time with the dolphins and the crew. When you come back to Hawaii, please take some motion sickness medication and give it another try. We look forward to seeing you again!

書き込みありがとうございます。船酔いされてしまったようでとても残念ですが、イルカやクルー達との時間を楽しく過ごしていただけたようでよかったです。またハワイにお越しの際は、酔い止めを飲んでリベンジしてください。お待ちしております!

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Posted on: 2018/06/10
Activity Date: 2018/06/04

イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

The best in the sea ♡ イル中最高♡

Reviewed by: maa

I had so much fun! I was able to meet the dolphin teacher right away, and swimming together was incredibly healing. The time flew by, and I wanted to stay much longer. When I come to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again. And Julie is the best! It was even more fun because I was with Julie. I'll request again!

楽しすぎました〜
いるか先生にすぐ会えて、一緒に泳げて、とーっても癒されました。
あっというまの時間で、もっともっと長くいたかったです。
ハワイにきたときにはまた絶対参加したいです。
そしてジュリ最高!
ジュリとだったからさらに楽しかったです。
またリクエストしまーす!

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Aloha Maa,

Thank you for participating in the private Dolphin Middle School!

I hope you were thoroughly healed by Teacher Dolphin and the great nature of West Oahu. Please come back to see Teacher Dolphin and Julie again.

Mahalo,
Dolphin Office

Aloha maa様

この度は私立イルカ中学へのご参加ありがとうございました!

イルカ先生と西オアフの大自然にばっちり癒されましたでしょうか?
是非またイルカ先生とジュリに会いに来てくださいね。

Mahalo
イルカオフィス

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Posted on: 2018/06/08
Activity Date: 2018/06/04

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

Second visit to Dolphin University. 2度目のイルカ大学

Reviewed by: みかん

Three years ago, I participated in Dolphin University, and I thought that if I could go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to join.

I was moved to see many more dolphins than before. I could hear their calls, and they swam right by me. The snorkeling was better last time, and I feel like I had more photos taken then, but the main focus is the dolphins, so that's okay.

The group of three 66-year-olds was initially anxious, but once they got into the water, they were completely absorbed and having a great time.

3年前にイルカ大学に参加し、またハワイに行けたら絶対参加したいと思っていました。

前よりたくさんのイルカ達が見れて、感動しました。
鳴き声も聞けたし、すぐ近くを横切ったり、
シュノーケルは前のが良かったし、写真も前のがたくさん撮ってもらえた気がしますが、メインはイルカなのでOK

66歳の三人組も、最初は不安がっていましたが1度海にはいると、夢中で楽しんでいました。

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ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! I'm glad to hear that your second challenge with the dolphins was a great success. Since we have many customers participating, there may be fewer photos per group during the tour compared to smaller groups due to the limited time. However, our staff will strive to overcome such issues in the future. Thank you for your valuable feedback, MAHALO!!

ALOHA!! この度はイルカ大学にご参加いただきありがとうございました! 2度目のチャレンジ、イルカは大成功で終えられたようで何よりです。 たくさんのお客様にご参加いただいているので、限られた時間の中でのツアーでは1グループあたりの写真枚数が少人数の時よりも少なくなってしまうことがございますが、そのような問題を今後乗り越えられていけるようスタッフ一同精進してまいります。貴重なご意見をありがとうございました、MAHALO!!

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Posted on: 2018/06/07
Activity Date: 2018/06/02

イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

I will go again‼️ To meet the teachers. また行きます‼️先生達に逢いに

Reviewed by: クミちゃん

I was a bit anxious being alone, but Julie was bright and kind in her response. I had wanted to join a dolphin swimming tour for a long time, but I never had a friend to go with me. This time, I came to Hawaii alone for the first time and decided to participate without hesitation. I was worried about not being able to swim well, not having much experience with snorkeling, and not being young anymore, but my strong desire to see the dolphins helped me get through it. Thank you so much to Julie, of course, to the warm Papa, to Brandon who led us, and to Mele who took beautiful photos!

ひとりで少し不安でしたが ジュリさんが明るく優しく対応してくれました。
ずっ〜と前からイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加したかったのですが中々同行してくれる友人がいなく、今回初めてひとりでハワイに来ることになり、迷わず参加しました。
ほとんど泳げないこと、シュノーケルを使ったことがあまり無い事、そして若く無い事が不安でしたが、イルカを観たい一心で何とかなりました。
ジュリさんももちろん、暖かいパパさん、リードしてくれたブランドン、綺麗に?撮ってくれたメレさん 本当に有難うございました!

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ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin Middle School! We are glad to hear that even as an individual participant, you were able to create wonderful memories with the dolphin teachers and staff! Please feel free to visit us again if you have the opportunity! 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! お一人のご参加でもイルカ先生たちやスタッフと楽しい思い出を作っていただけたようで幸いです! また機会がございましたら遊びにいらしてくださいね! MAHALO!!

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Posted on: 2018/06/06
Activity Date: 2018/05/31

イルカ大学 イルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングクルーズ イルカと泳ぐプランも!マリンアクティビティも充実<ランチ付き/日本語/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可>

I encountered dolphins and turtles!! イルカ・カメに出会えました!!

Reviewed by: ken

We participated as a couple!!
We achieved our long-held dream of swimming with dolphins!
We were able to meet them sooner than we expected, and it was moving.

Once we entered the water, we got to see a pod of dolphins up close!
However, there were many other tour guests, so our watching time was limited.
I wanted to see more, but I was very satisfied!!

In addition to dolphins, there were activities like snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding, allowing us to enjoy the unique scenery of the ocean while having fun.

The staff members were very friendly, and it was enjoyable even on the boat!

I want to participate again next time.

夫婦2人で参加!!
念願だったイルカと泳ぐを達成!
思った以上にすぐに会えて
感動しました。

いざ入水
近くでイルカの群れを見れました!
しかし、他のツアー客も多く
限られた時間でのウォチングでした。
もっと見たかったですが、
大満足でした!!

イルカ以外にも
シュノーケルやスタンドアップパドル等もあり、沖ならではの光景を楽しみながら遊べました。


スタッフの方々がとてもフレンドリーで
船上でも楽しいです!

次回も参加したいです。

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ALOHA!! Thank you for participating in Dolphin University! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the entire tour. If you have the opportunity, please come visit us again! MAHALO!!

ALOHA!! この度イルカ大学にご参加頂きありがとうございました! ツアー全体を通してお楽しみいただけたようで幸いです。また機会がございましたら是非遊びにいらしてください! MAHALO!!

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Posted on: 2018/06/06
Activity Date: 2018/06/05

West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Great Snorkel & Dolphin Cruise

Reviewed by: mcavalheiro

I had a blast with Dolphins & You, the cruise was fantastic! The crew was fun, prompt, courteous, engaging and entertaining. We saw a lot of dolphins and they were swimming right next to us. What an amazing feeling it is to be so close to such lovely creatures.
The west side coast is so beautiful, the mountains and the ocean... every where you look you makes you want to take pictures! The snorkel part was also great and for lunch we had a delicious burger.
The boat is so much fun, when they stop on the second snorkel location you also have the chance to play with the water toys, they have water slide stand-up paddle and kayaks.
Even though it might seem like the west coast is far away from Waikiki, it's totally worth the trip. This tour has free pick-up from most of Waikiki hotels and the snorkel spots are much better than the ones in Waikiki. I highly recommend this dolphin cruise to everyone!

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Mahalo for your 5-Star review! As we like to say, the West side is the BEST side! We absolutely agree that snorkeling is more beautiful and exciting on the West side of Oahu, and the views of the Waianae Mountain Range make it even more of a 360-degree experience. As you noted, transportation is complementary from 10 pick-up locations in Waikiki and Ko Olina. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we'd love to host you again some time! Please check out our other tours - Nature and You or Island and You - if you're still in the area.

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West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch

Swim with Dolphins is Real!!!

Reviewed by: Ms. Ems

It was my day off and kids were at school so I figured, why not do a "me" just for a day! I invited my friend to join me since she happened to have the same day off. We booked the Morning Cruise at 7:00am since the water is usually warmer and calmer, and we decided to drive ourselves to the harbor. What's good is that there is a restaurant at the harbor where you can buy coffee or breakfast before heading out.

Upon check-in, we were already given our snorkeling equipments, and an option to rent their body suits, which we rented for $10 each. They asked us to sign the liability waiver, and I think' it's cool that they even take your instagram information so they can tag you photos (if you're in it) that they upload at the end of the tour.

The staff and crew are very funny and entertaining! As we were heading out to the ocean, they peformed Polynesian dancing, and playing ukulele. They also performed traditional Hawaiian prayer for our safety. As we were getting closer, we could already see the pod of dolphins, af the signal from the crew members, we jumped to the water and started to swim with these beautiful dolphins!!! I never swam with dolphins in the open water before and this was really exciting!! There were lootsss of them!!

We hopped back on to the boat for our next snorkeling location and that before jumping in the water again, we were given some activity options to take such as stand-up paddle boarding, canoe ride, water slide, and many more!! It was just an awesome experience!!
Their lunch burgers were delicious too which were served as we were headed back to the harbor. It was long day but it was all worth it!!

Oh by the way, make sure to take seasickness pills if you get nauseous easily!

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Aloha Ms. Ems,
Thank you so much for your 5-Star Review! We are so great you got some great pictures from your day off. And we appreciate you calling attention to the fact that our tours are open to locals and visitors alike! It's a great way to have a little 'staycation.' We're so glad you enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Mahalo for sharing your experience :).
We would like to note for outside readers that giving Instagram or other private profile information is entirely optional. Anyone who does not want to provide this information does not need to.

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野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

I was able to see dolphins! イルカ見れました!

Reviewed by: トラベル子

When I put my face in the sea, I was able to see several dolphins swimming. It felt mysterious, and I was moved by the sight of the blue sea and the dolphins swimming.

In May, the sea was a bit cold, so I was glad I rented a wetsuit (for a fee). During our time, there were many guests from other countries, and the staff were very lively, making it a fun time on the boat. I could especially feel the staff's attitude of wanting the guests to enjoy themselves. It was a wonderful time.

海に顔をつけると、泳ぐイルカを何頭か見ることができました。
見たときは不思議な感覚になり、青い海と泳ぐイルカの姿に感動しました。

5月で海は少し冷たかったので、ウェットスーツ(有料)を借りて正解だったなと思いました。
わたしたちの時は他の国のお客さんが多く、スタッフさん含めとてもノリがよく船の上でも楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
特にスタッフさんたちの「お客さんに楽しんでもらいたい」という姿勢が伝わってきました。楽しい時間でした。

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Thank you for participating in the Dolphin & You tour. Our entire staff is very happy and grateful to receive such comments. Please come back and visit us again!

ドルフィン&ユーのツアーにご参加いただきありがとうございます。スタッフ一同、このようなコメントをいただくことが一番嬉しく、感謝しております。また是非遊びに来てください!

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Oahu Spinner Dolphin Tour on the Waianae Coast with Snorkeling, Lunch & Hotel Transportation

Highly recommend!

Reviewed by: Trevor Stokes

Great family excursion! Absolutely fantastic trip with knowledgeable, informative and passionate crew. Friendly and relaxed. Swam with dolphins twice and saw several sea turtles. Our captain even found a second pod of dolphins so we could see another type. Watched spotted dolphins leaping into the air in our wake and even spotted a reef shark! Can't recommend highly enough!

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Mahalo Trevor for taking the time to give us a review. We hope to see you again out there :) Lisa

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Activity Date: 2018/06/01

イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

I participated in Dolphin Junior High. イルカ中学参加しました

Reviewed by: よーすけ

I enrolled in Dolphin Junior High.
All the instructors were cheerful, and I had a great experience!

As soon as the boat set sail, we spotted a pod of dolphins and were able to swim close to them.
When we arrived at the next snorkeling spot, we saw five large sea turtles, and we could also watch them come up to the surface for air.

In the end, we all danced the hula and had a fun experience.
The boat also had a restroom, which was reassuring!

イルカ中学に入校しました。
インストラクターさんの皆さんが陽気な人ばかりで楽しく体験できました!

船が出港してすぐにイルカの群れを発見し、イルカの群れと近くに一緒に泳ぐことができました。
次のスノーケルスポットに到着し、2回目のスノーケルをすると大きなウミガメが5匹おり、息継ぎをしに海面に上がって来る様子も見れました。

最後は皆でフラを踊って楽しく体験できました。
船にはトイレもあって安心でした!

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Aloha, Yosuke,

Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Junior High tour. We are all very happy to have swum with Dolphin-sensei and Professor Manta! It seems you did great on your graduation exam as well. ^^
We also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University on the Big Island!
We look forward to seeing you again!!

Mahalo,
Dolphin Office, Moe

Aloha, よーすけ様

この度はイルカ中学のツアーにご参加下さり有難うございました。
イルカ先生ともカメ大教授とも泳げてスタッフ一同嬉しい限りです!
卒業試験もバッチリだったようですね^^
ハワイ島にはイルカ高校、マンタ大学のツアーもございます!
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております!!
Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

The sea was, of course, amazing, and the crew was the best! 海はもちろん、クルーが最高でした!

Reviewed by: ftm

I was not confident in my swimming skills and was anxious about my stamina, but the instructor provided excellent support. It was clear that they were paying close attention to each participant. The conversations on the bus were also very enjoyable, and we arrived in no time. The dolphins appeared right away! We also got to see many sea turtles. I never imagined I could swim with so many dolphins and sea turtles. Just the amazing location alone was more than satisfying, but it was the warmth of the crew that truly healed me. Especially the instructor, J, who is half Japanese and half Hawaiian, was beautiful. Thank you so much. It became the best memory. There seemed to be many repeat customers, and I completely understand why. With the best ocean and crew, I will definitely come back again! I think there are various reviews out there, but I hope you continue to stay true to your character.

泳ぎが苦手で、体力にも自信が余りなく不安でしたが、インストラクターさんがしっかりサポートしてくれました。
たくさんの参加者ひとりひとりをしっかり目配せしておられるのがよく分かりました。
バス中でのトークもとっても楽しく、あっという間に到着。
イルカ先生、すぐに登場されました!
海カメもたくさん会えました。
こんなにたくさんのイルカと海カメと泳げるなんて。
最高のロケーションだけでももう十分すぎるほど満足なのですが、クルーの皆さんの温かさに何より癒されました。
特に日本とハワイのハーフさんのインストラクター、美人のJさん。
本当にありがとう。最高の思い出になりました。
リピーターのお客様も多そうでしたが、納得です。
最高の海とクルーさん達、必ずまた会いに行きます!!
色んなレビューがあると思うけれど、これからもそのままのキャラクターでがんばっていただきたいです。

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Thank you for participating in the tour of the private Dolphin Middle School. We are very happy to hear that you created wonderful memories that can only be made in Hawaii! Since this is a tour in nature, each experience is different every time. Our guide Julie and the entire crew look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for your very kind comments! I have also shared them with Julie! Mahalo!!! Dolphin Office Moe

この度は私立イルカ中学のツアーにご参加下さり有難うございます。
ハワイでしかできない、素敵な思い出ができた様でスタッフ一同とても嬉しく思います!
自然相手のツアーなのでツアーは毎回毎回違います。
ガイドのジュリ含め、クルー一同またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております。
とても嬉しいコメント有難うございます!ジュリにも伝えておきました!
Mahalo!!!
イルカオフィス Moe

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

A dream I've had since I was a child has come true! 小さい頃からの憧れが叶いました!

Reviewed by: さゆまるたろう

I saw a lot of dolphins! I was able to swim with them! When the captain spots a dolphin, he immediately calls for us to jump into the sea. During the first three attempts, we couldn't encounter any dolphins, but on the fourth try, we hit the jackpot! I think I swam with the dolphins for about two minutes. It was really moving. However, it requires quite a bit of stamina, and by the time we went snorkeling with the sea turtles, I was completely exhausted and quickly got back on the boat. Also, it gets quite cold on the boat. You can rent a wetsuit for $10, so I think it's a good idea to prepare one in advance.

イルカ、沢山見られました!一緒に泳げました!
船長さんがイルカを見つけたらすぐ海に入るよう声が掛かります。最初の3回は中々イルカと鉢合わせられませんでしたが、4回目はバッチリ!2分くらいイルカと一緒に泳いでいたんじゃないかなぁと思います。すごく感動しました。でも結構体力が必要で、ウミガメシュノーケリングの時間にはヘトヘトになってしまい、とっとと船に上がってしまいました。あと、船上はかなり寒いです。10ドルでウェットスーツ借りられるので、用意して行くと良いと思います。

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Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School program. Swimming with wild dolphins can be quite challenging! I'm really glad we were able to swim together in the end! We are all very happy that you had an experience that is hard to come by in Japan.

It can be a bit chilly on the boat after swimming, even during this season, due to the wind. Thank you for your advice.

When you visit the Big Island, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University, so we look forward to seeing you again.

Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe

この度はイルカ中学にご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
野生のイルカと泳ぐのって大変ですよね><!最後は一緒に泳げて本当良かったです!!!
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。
船の上は風もあるので泳いだ後はこの時期でも寒いことがあります。。アドバイスくださりありがとうございます。
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

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イルカ中学 野生のイルカ&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ 高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ!<少人数制/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎可/日本語/ランチ付き>

Iruka Junior High School いるか中学

Reviewed by: かんやす

It was more fun than I expected, and I was very satisfied! Under the guidance of the fun character Musashi, I completed the Iruka Middle School curriculum! By chance, I got to meet the principal of Iruka, and the boat captain and crew members conveyed their hospitality so warmly! Is this also the power of Iruka? On the day of the Hawaii lantern floating, I was able to connect with the ocean and express my gratitude, which was also wonderful.

期待以上の楽しさで、大満足!楽しいキャラのムサシさんの引率で、いるか中学カリキュラムを、修了!偶然にも、いるか校長に会えて、ボート船長、クルーメンバーも、おもてなしの心がじんと伝わりました!これも、いるかパワーかな?ハワイ灯籠流しの当日、海と仲良くなれて、感謝出来て、これまた、よかったです。

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Aloha, Kanyasu,

Thank you for participating in Dolphin Junior High this time. It’s a lucky day to meet not only Teacher Dolphin but also the president on the boat! We are very happy that you could feel the warmth of the Dolphin family and get along with the ocean. On the Big Island, we also have tours for Dolphin High School and Manta University! We look forward to the day we can meet again.

Dolphin Office, Moe

Aloha, かんやす様

この度はイルカ中学にご参加下さり有難うございます。
いるか先生だけでなく、船で学長にもお会いできるなんてラッキーな日です!
イルカファミリーのあたたかさを感じていただけて、海と仲良くなってくださって、
スタッフ一同大変嬉しく思います!
ハワイ島では、イルカ高校やマンタ大学のツアーもございますよ♪
またお会いできる日を楽しみにしています。

イルカオフィス Moe

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Packages: 07:30出港プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/06/01
Activity Date: 2018/05/28

野生のイルカウォッチング&ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる!<ランチ付き/ワイキキ&コオリナ送迎/日本語または英語ガイド>

The staff seems to be having fun. スタッフが楽しそう

Reviewed by: pazu

I signed up for the 11 AM start. They came to pick me up around 9 AM in Waikiki. It was reassuring to have a Japanese staff member with us from pick-up to drop-off. The weather wasn't great, but we encountered a sea turtle right at the start. As soon as we began snorkeling, we were able to see a pod of dolphins. It felt like we were floating on the surface while watching the dolphins swim below us.

After about 30 minutes, we got back on the boat and enjoyed hamburgers while watching the staff perform hula. I didn't have high expectations for lunch, so it was neither good nor bad. Although it was mentioned that there would be SUP and a slide, there were very few of them, so we couldn't enjoy them much.

The staff were all young and seemed to be having fun joking around the whole time.

I signed up to receive photos on a USB for $55. There were quite a few photos, but only a few of them had us looking decent. Most were pictures of strangers who were on the same boat. I wasn't sure what to do with those. Additionally, there were many photos of dolphins and sea turtles that definitely weren't from today, which was disappointing. I didn't need those kinds of photos.

11時スタートに申込み
9時頃にワイキキにお迎えに来てくれます。
お迎えから送りまで日本人のスタッフさんがついていてくれるので安心感がありました。
天気はあまり良くなかったのですがスタートしていきなりウミガメに遭遇~
シュノーケリング始めるとすぐにイルカの群れを見ることができました。
海上にプカプカ浮きながら海中を泳いでるイルカを眺める感じでした。
30分弱で船上にあがりスタッフのフラダンスを眺めながらハンバーガーをいただきました
ランチには期待してなかったので可もなく不可もなくといったところです。
SUPや滑り台もあると記載されてましたが数が少なく
なかなか楽しめませんでした

スタッフのみなさんお若くて
終始自分たちがふざけあって楽しんでらっしゃる

写真をUSBでもらえるので申込みましたが(55$)
写真のボリュームはありましたが、自分たちがまともにうつってる写真は数枚
同船してた知らない人の写真ばかり
そんなのもらってもどうしてよいものか
また、絶対に今日の写真ではないイルカやウミガメの写真が盛りだくさん使われていたのにはガッカリ
こんな写真ならいらなかったです

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Thank you for your message, Pazu. I apologize that you were not 100% satisfied despite participating in the tour. I also appreciate the valuable feedback. I will share it internally and work on improvements. We are particularly committed to enhancing the training of the boat crew and photographers. The USB contains past best shots as a service. The photos you attached are from those best shots. I sincerely apologize once again.

pazuさま、書き込みありがとうございます。せっかくツアーにご参加いただいたのに、100%ご満足いただけず、申し訳ありませんでした。また貴重な情報ありがとうございます。社内でシェアさせていただき、改善していきたいと思います。特にボートクルーとカメラマンの教育には力を入れていく所存でございます。USBの中には、サービスとして、過去のベストショットを入れております。添付いただきましたお写真は、ベストショットからのお写真になります。本当に申し訳ありませんでした。重ねてお詫び申し上げます。

  • 写真を買いましたが明らかに別の日の写真

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Packages: 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2018/05/31
Activity Date: 2018/05/27
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