Reviewed by: SSS
I was able to see whales, dolphins, and sea turtles! I had heard that the sea had been rough for the past few days with high waves and that people weren't able to see dolphins, so I was worried, but fortunately, the waves were calm on this day. Since the morning was very early, I felt like I might doze off, but I made sure to listen carefully to our guide, Sue, as she shared snorkeling tips and important points for spotting dolphins.
I heard the water was 25 to 30 meters deep, and since I had very little snorkeling experience, I was initially anxious. However, I gathered my courage and jumped into the sea, and it was like a dream world! Beautiful shades of blue spread out before my eyes, and dolphins were swimming all around. They were making sounds that were so clear I could hear them without straining my ears. I even got to see a baby dolphin, and later, I successfully encountered a sea turtle! The sea turtle was swimming leisurely at a distance that felt almost within reach.
After swimming a lot, I was quite tired and ended up sleeping soundly on the bus ride back, but it was a satisfying kind of fatigue that filled my heart. This was the best memory of my trip to Hawaii.
クジラもイルカもウミガメも見れました!
ここ数日は海が荒れていて波が高かったりイルカに会えなかったりしたと聞いていて、心配だったのですが、この日は幸いおだやかな波。朝が大変早いのでうつらうつらとしそうなところを、ガイドのスーさんからシュノーケリングのコツやイルカを見るときの注意点などをしっかり聞きます。
水深25〜30mと聞いて、シュノーケリング経験はほとんどなかったため最初は不安だったのですが、意を決して海に飛び込んでみれば、まさに夢のような世界!
美しい水色が視界一面に広がる中、あちこち行き交うイルカたちがそこにいました。
イルカたちはずっとキュウキュウと鳴いていて、耳をすまさなくても聞こえるほどでした。赤ちゃんイルカにも会えたし、その後ウミガメにも遭遇成功!ウミガメはまるで手が届きそうなくらいの距離でゆったり悠々と泳いでいました。
たくさん泳いで結構疲れて帰りのバスでは爆睡してしまったのですが、心が満たされた心地いい疲労でした。
ハワイ旅行で一番の思い出です。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン<ワイキキ送迎> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/18 |
Reviewed by: emica
The weather was great, and we were able to meet dolphins without any issues! Since we were on the ocean, I think towels and light outerwear are necessary. It was warm for November, but many people ended up borrowing wetsuits. Also, if you're bringing a change of clothes, I recommend something that's easy to put on and take off.
お天気にも恵まれ、無事にイルカにも会うこともできました!やはり海の上なので、タオルや羽織モノは必要だと思います。11月にしては暖かかったですが、急遽ウェットスーツを借りている人も多かったです。あと。着替えを持って行くならば脱ぎ着が楽なものがオススメです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/05 |
Reviewed by: あたたら
I was moved to swim with the dolphins!! The staff were kind and it was great. Su-san was funny, beautiful, and a wonderful person.
イルカと泳げて感動しました!!スタッフさん親切で良かったです。すーさん面白くて綺麗で素敵な方でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/14 |
Reviewed by: gura
The weather was nice on the day, and fortunately, we were able to see a pod of dolphins not too far from the beach.
The instructor and photographer skillfully got close to the dolphins, so I recommend staying close to the instructor as much as possible.
当日は天気も良く、運よく?ビーチからそれほど離れていない
場所でイルカの群れを見ることができました♪
インストラクター、カメラマンは上手くイルカの近くに行くの
で、できるだけインストラクターと一緒に行動することをオス
スメします。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/17 |
Reviewed by: ryomai
The boat ride from the port took about an hour. There were a few waves, which made the boat ride enjoyable, and it felt like no time at all as we admired the mountains of Hawaii that we usually can't see. However, we were starting to worry about whether we would actually see the dolphins. The captain and crew were restless, and so were the participants.
When we looked at the surface of the water, we saw many sparkling things. It was the dorsal fins of the dolphins! We quickly put on our snorkels, and at the call of our class representative, Su-san, we jumped into the sea. As we desperately followed Su-san, we saw a family of dolphins swimming gracefully beneath us! The dolphins that came one after another were a bit smaller and differently colored than those we see in aquariums, and they were so cute.
Moreover, another group of dolphins arrived, and we were able to swim with them multiple times! Swimming in the ocean, where we couldn't hear any outside sounds and could only hear the voices of the dolphins, was truly mystical and an unforgettable experience.
Satisfied to have encountered the dolphins, we moved to the shallows to enjoy snorkeling freely. We encountered countless fish and even a sea turtle, surrounded by the great nature of Hawaii, and we savored a truly luxurious time.
This experience made me feel like I could work hard again starting tomorrow to see the sea and mountains of Hawaii someday. Thank you very much!
港からボートで約1時間の移動。少し波があったので、ボートに乗っているのも楽しく、普段は見ることができないハワイの山々を眺めながらの移動だったのであっという間でした。
ただ、なかなかイルカ先生の姿が見えず
…。
本当に出逢えるのか、私たち夫婦に不安がよぎった頃でした。
船長とクルーがそわそわ。参加者もそわそわ。
水面を見たら、キラキラしたものがたくさんあったのです。イルカ先生の背びれでした!
急いでシュノーケルを着け、学級委員長のすーさんの声で、一気に海へ。必死にすーさんについて行くと、私たちの下をイルカの家族がすいすい泳いでいました!次から次へと来るイルカは、水族館で見るものより少し小さく、色も違ってとっても可愛かったです。
しかも、また違う群れがやって来て、何度もイルカ達と一緒に泳ぐことができました!
外の音が聞こえない海の中で、イルカの声だけを聞きながら一緒に泳いだのは、本当に神秘的で、忘れられない体験です。
イルカ先生と出逢えて大満足した私たちは、浅瀬に移動して自由にシュノーケリングを楽しみました。数え切れないほどの魚と、ウミガメ先生にも出逢い、ハワイの大自然に囲まれて、とても贅沢な時間を味わいました。
いつかまたハワイの海や山を見るために、明日からまた仕事がんばろうと思えるような体験でした。
ありがとうございました!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン<ワイキキ送迎> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/15 |
Reviewed by: ikuyeah
It seems that many people experienced seasickness, but it was incredibly fun! I would love to request this again when I go to Hawaii! ♪
船酔い・海酔いになった人も多々いたようですが、
最高にたのしかったです!
またハワイに行ったときはお願いしたいです♪
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/13 |
Reviewed by: ぺろまる
It’s not that we didn’t see dolphins or sea turtles, but it was disappointing that we couldn’t see as many as we had hoped. We only saw a few dolphins and just one sea turtle. Since the wind picked up, there were no marine sports, so we were told we had free time. But I thought, if that’s the case, then let’s go look for dolphins!! I don’t understand why we paid for the tour.
イルカやウミガメが見られなかった訳ではないが、期待していたほど見ることができなくて残念でした。イルカに至っては数匹・ウミガメは1匹のみでした。風が出てきたためマリンスポーツはなしだったので、自由時間です。といわれましたが、だったらイルカ探しに行ってよ!!って思いました。何のためにお金だしてツアーに参加したのか分からない。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/29 |
Reviewed by: ふかた
I participated in the Dolphin University on November 2, 2014. We gathered at a little past 6 AM, so the energy was low, but our chairperson, Julie, was super high-energy and lifted our spirits, making us feel excited. We enjoyed delicious malasadas and then boarded the boat. I got to meet many dolphin instructors and Professor Turtle. I was even able to have a conversation with a dolphin instructor!
We challenged ourselves to see how fast we could go while kayaking, and it was really fun. At one point, Julie said, "It's your tour, so you all have to enjoy it!" I think it's true that if you don't enjoy it, you're missing out. I highly recommend it!
2014/11/2イルカ大学に参加しました。朝6時過ぎに集合とあってテンション低めだったのですが、委員長のジュリが超ハイテンションで持ち上げてくれたのでウキウキ気分に。マラサダも
おいしく頂き、いざ乗船。
イルカ先生もカメ教授もたくさん出会えました。イルカ先生と会話することができたんですよ\(^o^)/
カヤックに乗りどこまで最速スピードが出せるか挑戦したり、本当に楽しかったです。
途中ジュリが「みなさんのツアーだからみなさんが楽しまなきゃ!」と言っていたとおり、自分が楽しまなきゃソンだと思います。
オススメです!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Rainbow
Overall, I had a fun time and created great memories. Although I felt a sense of discomfort with the guide, Sue (a Japanese), who spoke in a somewhat intimidating tone and exaggerated stories to satisfy the participants, I was reassured by the local staff who constantly checked on everyone’s condition during snorkeling. We saw several groups of dolphins swimming beneath us (according to Sue, there were more than 50 in a pod, but it seemed exaggerated...), and we observed dolphins jumping and playing up close from the boat. I felt like I managed to chase after a turtle, but the tropical fish in the water were beautiful and breathtaking.
I hadn’t put my face in the water for over 15 years and was worried, but thanks to the wetsuit, I wasn’t cold, and the water felt warm and pleasant.
The hamburger for lunch was clearly made from the cheapest frozen meat and bread, but perhaps because I was hungry and surrounded by stunning scenery on the boat, it tasted good.
I would like to try this again.
全体的に楽しく思い出が作れました。敬語が喋れないのか、ガイドのスーさん(日本人)の威圧的な喋り口調の日本語と、「皆さんラッキーですね、こんな事滅多に無いんですよ」と参加者を満足させるための誇張した話にずっと違和感を感じていたものの、現地スタッフはスノーケリング中、常に参加者の状態を気遣っていて安心しました。イルカは何匹かの群が自分たちの下を通り(スーさん曰く50匹以上の群れだったそうですが、誇張されてたような…)、船上では飛び跳ねたり遊んでるイルカを間近で観察しました。亀は頑張って追いかけて見れた感じでしたが、海水の中はトロピカルフィッシュが美しく感動的でした。
15年以上水に顔をつけたことがなく心配していたものの、スウェットスーツのおかげで寒くなく、水の中は暖かくて気持ち良かったです。
昼食のハンバーガーは、ハッキリ言って明らかに一番安い冷凍肉とパンをBBQしたものでしたが、お腹が減っていたのと絶景に囲まれた船上で食べたからか、美味しかったです。
またチャレンジしたいと思います。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/26 |
Reviewed by: miyu
We, the older participants among the young people and couples, were my husband, who was joining for the first time, and me, who had participated before. We were eagerly wishing to meet dolphins. Last time, we were tired from swimming and the visibility wasn't great, so this time we had high expectations! Many dolphins and turtles came to see us. Swimming with them was the best! I was so happy! However, there were too many people on the boat, so I wished for a bit more space.
若い人やカップルに混ざって参加した熟年の私たち、以前に参加した私と初めての主人。ひたすらイルカに会いたいと願いながら。以前は泳ぎ疲れ、透明度もよくない状態だったので今回は是非と期待!たくさんのイルカさんとカメさんが会いに来てくれました。一緒に泳げて最高!嬉しかった!ただ、船にたくさん乗り過ぎなので少し余裕が欲しかったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/22 |
Reviewed by: みゃ(´ω`)
The staff spoke Japanese, and when I forgot my contact lenses, they flexibly rented me prescription snorkeling gear. When I got into the sea, I was able to see dolphins and even met a sea turtle, which was very healing. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
スタッフの方が日本語が話せる方で、コンタクトを忘れたため、落ち込んでいたところ臨機応変に度付きのシュノーケルをレンタルしてくれました(´ω`)海に出たら、イルカも見れましたし、ウミガメにも会えてとても癒されました(´ω`)また機会があれば参加したいと思います(´ω`)
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<コオリナ送迎> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: seizy
Dolphins are wild, so whether you can swim close to them is a matter of luck. During our visit, we spotted dolphins right after leaving the harbor, but they swam away before we could get close, and we only saw them from a distance for a moment.
I was really impressed that we could swim with the sea turtles so close.
The staff was cheerful and made the experience enjoyable, so we had a great time.
イルカは野生なので、近くで泳げるかどうかは運次第。私たちの時は、港を出てすぐにイルカを発見したのですが、近くまで行く前に離れてしまい、離れたところから一瞬しか見られませんでした。
ウミガメは本当に手の届く場所で泳げるので感激しました。
スタッフが明るくて楽しく盛り上げてくれるので楽しく過ごせました。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/13 |
Reviewed by: H.I
I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles, as well as many other fish. The instructor was swimming with an octopus in one hand. The taro burger on the water was quite delicious. I only experienced a little bit of hula dancing, but it felt simple enough that I think I could do it. Although the morning starts early, it was a fulfilling experience that didn't feel like just a half-day tour. The staff were all bright and kind, making it a tour that anyone can enjoy!
イルカもウミガメも会うことができました。もちろん他の魚もたくさん。インストラクターの方はタコを片手に泳いでました。海上のタロイモバーガーもなかなか美味。フラダンスはさわり程度ですが、簡単なものですのでできるようになった気がします。朝は早いですが半日ツアーとは思えない充実した一時でした。スタッフみんなが明るく優しいので誰でも楽しめるツアーです!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Cran2279
Amazing time and exceeded all hopes and exepectations
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| Packages: | Waikiki Pick-Up |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/12 |
Reviewed by: カリンカリン☆
It seems I was lucky on the day I participated, as a large group of dolphins was found right away. Even without swimming, just floating with my face in the water, I could see the dolphins swimming just below us! There were baby dolphins too, and their calls were so clear; it was incredibly moving. We moved to another spot and also got to see sea turtles and beautiful fish. I was able to try stand-up paddleboarding as well, so I was very satisfied!
私が参加した日はラッキーだったみたいでイルカ先生の大群がすぐ見つかりました。泳がなくてもプカプカ顔付けて浮いてるだけで、私達のすぐ下をイルカ達が泳いで行きました!赤ちゃんイルカもいて、鳴き声もすごくはっきり聞こえてめっちゃ感動しました。場所を移動してウミガメ教授やきれいな魚達にも会えました。スタンドアップパドルもできたし満足!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/23 |
Reviewed by: linolino
This tour is an essential activity every time I visit Hawaii. There’s nothing quite like seeing dolphins and swimming with them; it’s so healing. However, this time, for the seventh visit, there were no dolphins... The sea was indeed quite rough, and it wasn’t a situation where the dolphins or turtles could relax.
During the cruising, the staff really tried to lift our spirits more than usual, but it was still disappointing. It seems that the dolphins headed to a completely different location from where they usually are, and the captain mentioned that it would be difficult to chase after them once we received that information due to time constraints. I understand that they are wild animals, and it’s beyond anyone's control, but is it really that difficult to catch information about dolphin movements every day before setting out?
A friend who was seeing dolphins for the first time was also very disappointed, but we agreed that maybe it was a chance to say, "Come back to Hawaii again!"
Next time, we’ll be waiting for you, dolphins!
こちらのツアーは、渡ハの度に欠かせないアクティビティです。イルカを見て一緒の海で泳ぐ、こんなに癒されることはありません。しかし、今回、7回目で初めて、イルカがいない。。。確かに、海はうねりが強く、イルカもカメも落ち着いて休める状況ではありませんでした。
クルージング中は、いつも以上にスタッフが盛り上げてくれましたが、やはり、残念に思いました。朝から、いつもとは全く異なる場所にイルカたちは向かったようで、その情報が入ってから追いかけることは時間的に難しいと、キャプテンから話がありました。自然の生き物ですから、仕方がないことは承知していますが、毎日、イルカの動向の情報をキャッチしてから、船を出すことは難しいのでしょうか?
今回、イルカを見るのが初めての友人も、とても残念がっていましたが、「また、ハワイにおいでよ」と、チャンスをくれたのかもね!と、納得しました。
次は待っててね、イルカさん。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/14 |
Reviewed by: やちん
We participated as a couple with our 8-year-old son. We were very excited to swim with the dolphins multiple times and see them up close. It was reassuring to have a guide from Japan, which made us feel safe participating. The guide was flexible and adapted to the dolphins' situation, allowing us to fully enjoy our time.
夫婦と8才の息子とで参加。何度もイルカと泳ぎ、間近でみることができて大変興奮しました。また日本の方がガイドなので安心して参加できます。イルカの状況によって臨機応変に対応されていたので、充実した時間を満喫することができました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/06 |
Reviewed by: teji
I was satisfied that I could go to the western sea, which I couldn't visit on my own, and swim with dolphins. However, the snacks were a bit disappointing. They took a lot of photos, and I thought about purchasing them later, but it was 5,000 yen for email attachment or CD-ROM! They also mentioned that it was a graduation album with about 300 photos of other people included. I didn't really need that many. Everyone else seemed to buy it, though. I would have definitely purchased if they had printed just one photo of the two of us for 20 dollars. Also, the staff's energy was high throughout, so I thought it might be a tour aimed at younger people.
自分では行く事ができない西の海に行けてイルカと泳げたので満足はしてます。ただ軽食がしょぼいかな・・。あと写真をいっぱい撮ってくれていたので後で購入しようと思いましたがメール添付orCDROMでなんと5千円!!それも卒業アルバムだと名し他の人の写真も入って300枚ほどあるとの事。そんなにいらないんだよなぁ~と思いました。他の方はみんな買ってましたけどね。二人の写真を1枚プリントしてくれて20ドルとかなら全然買うのに~と思いました。
また終始スタッフさんのテンションが高いので若い人向けのツアーかなぁ~とも思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Red Headed Sister's
The best excursion of our trip!! Dolphin Excursions staff are very educated and professional. Keep the customer in mind.
Mahalo Red Headed Sister's for your review and joining us. We strive to have the most experienced crew that harbor a bit of magical luck on the side. Hope to see you guys again soon. :) Lisa, Operations Manager
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/21 |
Reviewed by: はるこ
I had an amazing day that exceeded my expectations! First of all, our guide, Julie, was truly wonderful and great at getting everyone excited, which raised our spirits even before we saw the dolphins! Unfortunately, there was a boat from a dolphin protection organization that day, so we couldn't swim with the dolphins, but we were still able to see many wild dolphins up close, which was very moving. (I've heard that days when you can't swim with the dolphins are quite rare, so don't worry.) We also got to see a baby dolphin swimming, which was even more touching. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling. You can rent a wetsuit for $10. Even those who can't swim can definitely give it a try. The atmosphere on the boat was fun throughout the day, making it a very fulfilling experience. I will definitely participate again!
予想以上に素晴らしい1日を過ごせました!まずガイドのジュリさんが本当に素敵な方で、盛り上げ上手なのでイルカを見る前からテンションが高まりました!実はこの日、イルカを保護する団体の船?が出ていたのでイルカと一緒に泳ぐことは残念ながら出来なかったのですが、それでも生で野生のイルカを沢山見ることが出来てとても感動しました。(これが理由でイルカと泳げない日はめったにないそうなので安心して下さい)また、赤ちゃんイルカが泳いでるのも見れて、更に感動でした。その後はシュノーケリングを楽しみました。ウェットスーツを10$で借りることが出来ます。泳げない子も全然挑戦できます。船上でも、始終楽しい雰囲気作りをして下さっていたので1日が大変充実していました。また絶対参加します!
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/10 |
Reviewed by: だんごまむ
I participated with my sons who are 5, 7, and 9 years old. They had never snorkeled in deep water before, so they were really scared. I managed to take them out twice with floating vests, but on the third dive, my son said he didn't want to go and stayed on the boat.
However! On that third attempt, I finally got to see dolphins without them escaping! I wish I had forced him to go...
After that, he didn't want to snorkel anymore, but I somehow got him to come out, and we were able to see a lot of turtles and fish.
I think it's essential to get used to snorkeling before going. We went on the fourth day, so I thought he would be okay, but the sea with dolphins is deep, and it was still scary for him. I think if we had brought a float, he wouldn't have been as scared. (We were able to borrow a float stick, but it seems that wasn't enough to ease his fear.)
5,7,9歳の息子と参加しました。
足の着かないところでのスノーケリングをしたことがなかったので、怖がってしょうがありませんでした。
フローティングベストを
なんとかだましだまし2回は連れて行きましたが、最後3回目のダイブは「行かない」と、とうとう船に残ってしまいました。
でもでも!この3回目にやっとイルカに逃げられずに見ることができたのです!
無理やり連れて行けば良かった。。。
この後のシュノーケリングも行きたがりませんでしたが、なんとか連れだして、カメや魚をたくさん見ることができました。
行く前にスノーケリングに慣れておくことは必須だと思います。
うちも4日目に行ったので、もう大丈夫かと思っていましたが、イルカのいる海は深いのでやっぱり恐怖見たいです。
せめて、浮き輪を持って行けばもうちょっと怖がらなかったかな、と思います。
(浮き棒は貸してもらえました。でも、それだけでは怖かったみたいです。)
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/27 |
Reviewed by: halp
I had a dream of swimming with dolphins, and it came true! The guide was a woman who was bright and articulate, providing just the right amount of information. The round-trip transportation and instructions on the boat were clear, allowing me to participate with peace of mind.
After about 20-30 minutes out at sea, we encountered a pod of dolphins. It was said that there were probably around 80 of them, and we hit the biggest pod of the year. During the day, they were swimming while half-asleep, so we couldn't see them jumping, but it was a rare experience to hear their sounds and see baby dolphins.
It gets cold when you come out, so it's better to bring a hoodie or something similar. I participated wearing a rash guard and leggings, but others rented wetsuits for about 1,000 yen. I think it would be cold without one.
After the dolphins, we moved the boat a little and went snorkeling, where we also encountered sea turtles. It was really fun. I hope that the other boats were operated in a way that wouldn't stress the dolphins.
イルカと泳ぐのが夢でしたがそれが叶いました!
ガイドさんは女性の方で、明るくハキハキしていて必要十分な情報を提供してくれます。往復の送迎、船での指示などもわかりやすく、安心して参加できました。
沖に出て20-30分でイルカの群れに遭遇。おそらく80頭くらいはいるだろうということで、今年一番の大きな群れに当たったということでした。
昼間は半分寝ながら泳いでいる、ということでジャンプなどを見ることはできませんが赤ちゃんイルカがいたり、鳴き声が聴こえたり、貴重な体験でした。
上がると寒いので、パーカーなどは持参した方が良いです。自分はラッシュガードとスパッツを着て参加しましたが、他の人はウェットスーツを千円くらいで借りていました。着ないと寒いと思います。
イルカの後は船で少し移動してシュノーケリングをしましたがここではウミガメにも会えました。
本当に楽しかったです。他の船も何隻かいたのでイルカにストレスを与えることのないよう運営されていればいいなと思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/18 |
Reviewed by: まいまい
I participated with my colleagues from work! When I come to Hawaii, I definitely want to go into the ocean! I joined this activity because I wanted to snorkel in the beautiful sea!
The ocean in Hawaii is really beautiful! It's just so blue! We cruised on a boat for a while to our destination. There were unlimited soft drinks, and since it was early in the morning, we also had breakfast. It was the best to feel the nice breeze while gliding over the beautiful sea and sipping juice!
When we arrived at our destination, everyone joined in the search for dolphins! I was so happy to be the first to spot one! There were baby dolphins too, which made the excitement even greater!
After dolphin watching, we all went snorkeling. I never expected to encounter a sea turtle! It felt like we were swimming together!
There were so many fish, and I had no fear of the ocean at all! In the waters of Japan, it feels dark and a bit scary...
After thoroughly enjoying snorkeling, we had lunch! Being able to drink alcohol made it truly the best!
Above all, having a guide in Japanese allowed us to learn about the habits and knowledge of dolphins and sea turtles!
I want to go again!
職場の同僚と参加しました!
ハワイにきたら絶対海に入りたい!キレイな海をシュノーケリングしたいという気持ちからこのアクティビティに参加しました!
やっぱりハワイの海はとてもキレイ‼︎とにかく青い‼︎
しばらく船に乗って目的地までクルージング♡
ソフトドリンクが飲み放題で朝早い分ちゃんと朝食もありました。
気持ちい風にあたりながらキレイな海の上を走り、ジュースを飲んで最高♪♪
目的地に着くと、参加したみんなでイルカ探し♪
1番最初にみつけることができてハッピー!(´∀`艸)
赤ちゃんイルカもいて楽しい気持ちが高まりました!
イルカウォッチングした後は、みんなでシュノーケリング♡
まさか、海ガメに出逢えるとは⁉︎
まるで一緒に泳いでるみたい♪
魚もたくさんいて、海への恐怖心が全くわかなかったです!日本の海だと暗くてなんだか怖い…
充分シュノーケリングを堪能した後は昼食!お酒も飲めてホントに最高でした!
なにより日本語でのガイドがあったからイルカや海ガメの習性や知識を学習でしました!
また行きたい!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: たけだ
Since being healed by wild dolphins four years ago, this was my second time participating. The first spot was filled with a school of dolphins swimming around, and it was over in the blink of an eye, but I was satisfied as dolphins crossed right in front of me and I could hear their voices. At the second spot, there were more than 50 dolphins, some of them were relaxing and there were even baby dolphins, which was incredibly healing and satisfying once again.
Also, while moving on the boat, I saw many dolphins performing spin jumps, as if they were saying, "Come back again!" I’m thinking of going to the Big Island next year.
4年前に野生のイルカに癒されて以来、2度目の入学でした。
1度目のポイントは泳ぎまくるイルカの群れでアッという間でしたが、目の前をイルカが横切るわ、イルカの声は聞けるわで満足。2度目のポイントでは、なんと約50頭以上の群れで、ゆったり寝ている状態で子供のイルカもいたりして、今回も癒されて大満足でした。
また、船で移動中にはイルカのスピンジャンプも多く見られ、また来いよ!と言われているようでした。
来年はハワイ島に行こうかな。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Tim Owens
The dolphin and turtle, 100 points. Subtracting 30 points for the unexpected above = 70 points! ♪
$150 for 2 people plus chips, so the dolphin swim at a certain aquarium might feel like a better deal.
オラオラの〇―さん。委員長?
トゲトゲした〇屋アンナ風のダミ声でイケイケのトーク!
イルカと亀、100点 引く 上記(予想外)マイナス30点 = 70点だよ~♪
150ドル×2名 プラスchipなんで、某水族館のドルフィンスイムの方がお得感あるかもしれませんね。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/16 |
Reviewed by: AAA
I was able to see dolphins, and the ocean was very beautiful.
During the snorkeling, I also saw a turtle, which was very cute.
There was also a hula dance lesson, making it a packed tour.
Unfortunately, while there was a photographer, it seems that you can only have photos taken but cannot purchase them...
イルカも観れたし、海もとても綺麗でした。
その後のシュノーケリングでカメも観れてとても可愛かったです。
フラダンスレッスンもあり、盛りだくさんのツアーでした。
残念なのは、カメラマンさんがついているのですが、写真はとってもらうだけで購入はできないみたいです。。。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: yno
There were fewer Japanese participants, but there were Japanese instructions, and it was fun. We saw a sea turtle right after the boat left, and we also spotted rays. We encountered many pods of wild dolphins.
However, I got seasick right away, which was tough. I didn't think I was that prone to motion sickness, but it seems that smaller boats can make you feel queasy. It's a good idea to have motion sickness medication prepared. Breakfast and lunch were included, but the staff advised that those who are prone to seasickness should eat a light breakfast or skip it to avoid feeling sick. Unfortunately, I had already eaten by that time...
But snorkeling with the wild dolphins and enjoying the beautiful sea was amazing.
日本人参加者は少なめでしたが、日本語の案内もあり、楽しかったです。船がでてすぐにウミガメに会えたし、エイも見えました。野生イルカはたくさんの群れに出会えました。
ただ、すぐに船酔いしてしまい、大変でした。乗り物酔いはそんなにし易い方ではなかったはずなんですが、小型の船だとやっぱり酔いやすいです。酔い止めを用意しておいた方が安心です。朝食とランチ付きですが、酔いやすい人は朝食は少なめか食べない方が酔いにくいですよ、とスタッフにアドバイスされました。その時には私は食べちゃった後でしたが。。。
でも、野生イルカやキレイな海のシュノーケリングは最高でした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Snow Man
It was very interesting, with no time to rest as we moved from one thing to the next.
However, I was puzzled that, despite the mention of tips being included at the time of booking, there was a request for tips on-site.
Please either state that tips are not included or make it so that tips are not required on-site.
I plan to visit again! ★
休む暇なく次から次へとで、とても面白かったです。
ただ申し込み時にチップ込みと記載があったにも関わらず、現地でチップのお願いがあったのが疑問。
記載にチップは含みませんと書くか、現地でのチップを無しにするかどちらかにして下さい。
また遊びに行く予定です★
Thank you for using our service.
Please note that there is no mention of tips included on the tour page.
For information regarding tip payments, please check the local guidelines.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
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ツアーページ上にチップ込みというご案内はしておりません。
チップのお支払いに関しましては、現地のご案内をご確認ください。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/21 |
Reviewed by: marilyn
Awesome adventure! Truly enjoyed being on a boat being overseen by experienced and helpful staff. Saw turtles and dolphins and snorkled as they swam around us. Great lunch too
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/04 |
Reviewed by: たかゆき
I had the pleasure of using Dolphin University. To put it simply, it was the best! We were blessed with great weather, got to visit the sacred site of Makua, met dolphins, and encountered sea turtles, making it an unforgettable experience. The staff, especially Sue, the class representative, were very accommodating, and I had a lot of fun! I will definitely participate in Manta University next time! Thank you very much!
イルカ大学利用させていただきました。
一言で言うと最高でした!
天候にも恵まれ聖地マクアにもいけて、イルカにも会えて、ウミガメにも会えて文句なしで1番いい思い出になりました。
学級委員のスーさんをはじめスタッフの方の対応もよく凄く楽しかったです!ぜひつぎはマンタ大学に参加します!!ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/01 |
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However, we sincerely apologize that the tour content did not meet your expectations.
Please understand that, as this is a nature tour, there may be instances where you cannot see dolphins or sea turtles.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience despite your busy schedule.
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