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

Great time!!!

Reviewed by: Jyl Dowd

The trip was fabulous! The crew is friendly, fun and knowledgeable. They keep you informed, entertained and fed (I liked the burger, chips and fruit). The equipment & boat were in excellent shape.

There isn't a lot of down time which I appreciated (activities/entertainment happening thru out the trip). Tyler was an amazing hula dancer! Make sure you bring cash to tip the crew, they work hard to show us tourists a great time!!

When we initially jumped in the water, we saw dolphins immediately! The second jump we saw more dolphins, a sting ray, and a sea turtle! (And fish, if course). It was amazing.

We didn't rent the wet suit and we were fine (mid April). We took Dramamine because of all the warnings in other reviews, so we had no motion sickness, but neither did anyone else. :)

My only advice would be that guests should be sure to sit under the covered area when the crew is making announcements. We were sitting at the very back of the boat (behind the speaker) and couldn't hear them at all. You'll also get a better view of the dancer.

Also, the slide was not available on our trip, so if that's important to you, you should double check?

  • Thanks for a great time!!

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Packages: Afternoon Cruise (25% Capacity)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/04/17
Activity Date: 2019/04/13

3-Hour West Coast Snorkel Cruise & Marine Life Safari by Dolphin Excursions

Must do

Reviewed by: Jessica

Very memorable experience. We enjoyed it and would go again, they do not teach you how to snorkel so I would look up tutorials before you go. Just so you can get more out of it. They have a photographer on board that takes pictures you can pay for.

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Packages: Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2019/04/14
Activity Date: 2019/04/03

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

This was an ok adventure

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

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 disappointed that I could only see a few dolphins. イルカが少ししか見られなくて、残念。

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

3-Hour West Coast Snorkel Cruise & Marine Life Safari by Dolphin Excursions

Wonderful

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

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 couldn't meet the dolphins (tears). イルカさんに出会えず(涙)

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

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>

Wonderful memories 素敵な思い出

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

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 pod of dolphins, whales, and the fun service from the crew. イルカの群れ&鯨&クルーの方の楽しいサービス❇️

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

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 meet a dolphin. イルカに会えました。

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。

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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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Posted on: 2019/02/24
Activity Date: 2019/02/18

3-Hour West Coast Snorkel Cruise & Marine Life Safari by Dolphin Excursions

Definitely worth the 5:30 am pickup

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!

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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

2-Hour Afternoon West Oahu Whale Watching Tour - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Baby whale! (doo doo doo doo doo)

Reviewed by: Kristin

It was a lovely afternoon on the boat where we saw and followed 2 pairs of whales-- one of which was a mama and a baby whale! The team was experienced and knowledgeable and also showed us other ocean wildlife while we were waiting for the whales to resurface. Excellent activity-- I would do again.

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Packages: Power Catamaran Cruise
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/02/09
Activity Date: 2019/02/04

ホエールウォッチ 遭遇率の高い西オアフで鑑賞!アウラニやコオリナリゾートから車で20分 ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き<西オアフ発/12/1~3/31>

We had an amazing time across three generations! 3世代で最高に楽しめました!

Reviewed by: 30代女性

We had planned for about a two-hour cruise, and I was imagining it would be nice to see whales after about 30 minutes. However, within just five minutes of departure, we spotted whales! When I hurried out onto the deck, I was able to see a mother whale and her four calves up close! The local crew mentioned that it's quite rare to see them this early and so close, and they were cheering with excitement. The other passengers were also thrilled. We continued to move alongside the mother and her calves for the entire trip. The beautiful sea and the dynamic sight of the whales made me feel the greatness of the Earth, and I almost cried.

2時間くらいのクルージングの予定で、30分くらい経ってからクジラが見られたらいいのかな?と勝手に想像していたら、出航してから5分も経たないうちにクジラがいる!とのこと。慌てて甲板にでるとすぐ近くにクジラの親子が4匹確認出来ました!!現地クルーの人もこんなに早く、間近にみえるのはかなり稀とのことで歓声をあげていました。乗っていたお客さんも大盛り大興奮。その後もずーーっとクジラの親子とともに最後まで移動。きれいな海とクジラのダイナミックな姿に地球の偉大さを感じ涙が出そうになりました。

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Packages: 月・火・水・土プラン(~2020年11月5日)
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2019/01/15
Activity Date: 2019/01/12

3-Hour West Coast Snorkel Cruise & Marine Life Safari by Dolphin Excursions

Amazing

Reviewed by: Maria

We went on this tour in the morning, and it was definitely one of the best experiences I’ve ever had!!

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We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We do hope to see you again for another open ocean adventure out on the West Side of Oahu. :) Lisa, Op. Mgr.

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Packages: Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch)
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2019/01/13
Activity Date: 2019/01/10

ホエールウォッチ 遭遇率の高い西オアフで鑑賞!アウラニやコオリナリゾートから車で20分 ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き<西オアフ発/12/1~3/31>

December Watching 12月のウォッチング

Reviewed by: Acac

The distance to the whales is about 300 meters, which is quite close. While the sense of their size may not be overwhelming, the excitement when you see them is significant. It's only about a 15-minute distance from the port, so the boat doesn't sway much. If you're deciding between skydiving and whale watching, I recommend whale watching!

クジラとの距離は近くて300メートルくらいです。大きいという感動は少ないですが見たときの感動は大きいです。港から15分くらいの距離なので船が大きく揺れることもありません。スカイダイビングとホエールウォッチングを迷っているならホエールウォッチングを勧めます!

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Packages: 木・金・日プラン(~2020年11月5日)
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Posted on: 2019/01/07
Activity Date: 2018/12/27

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 got to meet a dolphin! イルカに会えました♪♪

Reviewed by: milk

I woke up early and participated. While moving on the boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins several times, and I hurriedly took pictures with my smartphone. Then, with the guide's shout, everyone jumped into the sea at once! When I looked down as instructed, I saw more than 20 dolphins swimming together. It was amazing! After that, we challenged the slide and enjoyed swimming. I'm not a strong swimmer, but I wasn't scared. However, my husband got seasick, which made me a bit lonely. There were also a few others who were feeling unwell. I took two motion sickness pills before going, but while swimming, the waves made me feel a bit nauseous. The taro cheese burger for lunch was delicious! Thank you very much!

朝早く起きて参加してきました。船で移動中にも何度かイルカの群れに遭遇し、慌ててスマホで撮影^^そしてガイドさんの掛け声でみんな一斉に海の中へ!下を見て!!と言われ見てみると、20頭以上のイルカが群れになって泳いでました。感激でした!後は滑り台に挑戦したり、泳ぎを楽しんだり。私は泳ぎは得意ではありませんが、怖さはありませんでした。ただ、旦那さんが船酔いしてしまい、少し寂しかったです^^他にも何名か気分が悪くなっている方がいました。酔い止めを2錠飲んで行きましたが、泳いでいる際も波にゆらゆら揺れるので、船酔いというか、泳いでいるときに少し気持ち悪くなりました笑
ランチのタロイモのチーズバーガーが美味しかったです!ありがとうございました!!

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Thank you for participating in the dolphin swimming tour. I'm very sorry to hear that your husband got seasick. Please come back for a rematch together next time. We look forward to seeing you.

この度は、イルカと泳ぐツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございました。旦那様が船酔いされてしまったとのこと、とても残念です。また次回お二人でリベンジにきてください。お待ちしています。

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Packages: 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで)
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Posted on: 2019/01/05
Activity Date: 2019/01/02

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 a mother and baby dolphin. イルカの親子に会えました

Reviewed by: クボチャン

The weather worsened, so it was canceled once and then rescheduled for the next day. The staff's response was smooth, which was great.

In reality, there were waves, and the sea was cold, making it tough for families with young children, as the kids seemed scared and cold. It would be better to have an age limit of 10 years and older. Many adults also experienced seasickness.

On my third attempt, I was able to see three groups of mother and baby dolphins. I was really glad to see them.

天候悪化で、一度中止で、翌日に変更してもらいました。スタッフの対応もスムーズで、よかったです。

実際、波があり、海が冷たく、小学生低学年の親子連れは、子供達が怖がったり、寒がったりして、大変そうでした。年齢制限を10歳以上の方がよいですね。船酔いの大人も多かったです。
3度目のチャレンジで、イルカの親子連れに3組見れました。見られて本当によかったです。

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Thank you for participating in the tour. We also appreciate your valuable feedback.

この度は、ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございます。また貴重なご感想もありがとうございました。

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Packages: 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで)
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Posted on: 2019/01/02
Activity Date: 2018/12/29

ホエールウォッチ 遭遇率の高い西オアフで鑑賞!アウラニやコオリナリゾートから車で20分 ソフトドリンク飲み放題付き<西オアフ発/12/1~3/31>

I couldn't meet the whale... クジラに会えず…

Reviewed by: なにはな

I participated with my two children at the end of December. Since they do not provide transportation to hotels in Waikiki, we rented a car to get there. We drove from the highway towards Waianae and headed north along the coast. I thought it would have been better to eat at one of the fast food places before the harbor. The meeting place was hard to find, and we finally located it after searching with another group of Japanese tourists who had signed up for the same tour. It would be helpful to use the car with the tour company name as a landmark. There were only portable toilets at the harbor. Before boarding the boat, we had to take off our shoes and go barefoot. Drinks and snacks were available for us to enjoy. Everyone in my family took motion sickness medication, but everyone except me got seasick; my 6-year-old got sick and threw up within 30 minutes, and my 9-year-old was knocked out, both of them sleeping for most of the two-hour cruise. While overcoming the rough waves, I felt like I was in the movie Moana... We encountered a pod of dolphins, and the kids perked up at that moment. Two staff members were searching for whales with binoculars, but we ultimately didn’t see any. The view of Waianae from the boat was wonderful, and I felt rejuvenated by Hawaii's nature, but the kids were exhausted, and not seeing any whales made me feel like we didn’t get our money's worth, so I give it two stars. The staff took care of various things, but they had no Japanese language support at all. Since most participants were Japanese, the fast-paced English could be a bit tough for those who are not good at English. We were not given life jackets, and when I requested one for the kids, they were surprised and handed over a type that looked like a guillotine, which was uncomfortable for my child who was already feeling unwell, and in the end, they couldn’t wear it. I had lingering concerns about safety. Plus, the rough waves... that would be unthinkable in Japan. We received a re-try voucher, but it’s quite difficult to re-try this season, and I wish the expiration could be extended to 1-2 years.

12月末に子供2人と参加しました。送迎はワイキキのホテルまではしてくれないとのことでレンタカーして向かいました。ハイウェイからワイアナエ方向に進み海岸沿い北上しました。ハーバー手前に数件ファストフード店ありそこで食べればよかったと思いました。集合場所は分かりにくく同じツアー申し込んだ他の日本人グループと一緒に探してやっと見つけました。ツアー会社名の書いた車目印にするといいです。ハーバーには簡易トイレしかありません。船に乗り込む前に靴を脱ぎ裸足で乗船。飲み物とお菓子はご自由にと置いてありました。家族全員酔い止め飲んでましたが、わたし以外はみんな船酔い、6歳の下の子は30分も経たないうちに酔って吐き、9歳の上の子もノックアウトで二人とも二時間のクルーズ中ほぼ寝てました。荒波乗り越えながら映画のモアナの気分になりました…途中イルカの群れに会い子供もその時だけは起き上がり元気に。スタッフ二人が双眼鏡でクジラ捜索してましたが結局会えずでした。船からのワイアナエの景色は素晴らしく、ハワイの自然に癒されましたが、子供はぐったりでクジラにも会えず、自然のもので仕方ないとはいえ高い費用の元が取れた気がせず星二つ。スタッフは色々ケアしてくれましたが、日本語は全くNGでした。ツアー参加の大半が日本人の中早口の英語で、英語が得意でない場合はちょっと辛いかもです。ライフジャケット渡されず、子供の分を要求したら驚かれ、ギロチンみたいなタイプのを渡されて子供は体調悪い中首締まり苦しく、結局つけれずでした。安全面で不安が残りました。しかも荒波…日本ではあり得ないです。再トライ券もらいましたが、今シーズン再トライはなかなか難しいしせめて期限が1〜2年あればと思いました。

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Posted on: 2019/01/02
Activity Date: 2018/12/29

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'm really glad I participated. 参加して本当に良かった

Reviewed by: keroko

We participated in this activity because we wanted to see dolphins as a couple in our 50s. We were anxious about whether we would be able to see them, but we were moved to see dolphins swimming multiple times. Thanks to the staff who supported us.

Seeing sea turtles and enjoying delicious hamburgers along with the hula dance was also fantastic. It was a bit cold since it was early in the morning, so I was glad to borrow a wetsuit. There was a little time between getting off the boat and boarding the bus, so it might have been better to change into dry clothes.

We really enjoyed our time in Hawaii.

50代の夫婦でイルカが見たく参加しました。見る事が出来るか不安でしたが、何回もイルカの泳ぐ姿を見れ感動。スタッフさんがフォローして下さったお陰です。
ウミガメを見たり美味しいハンバーガーにフラダンスも最高でした。朝一だったためか寒く、ウェットスーツを借りてよかったです。船を降りてからバスに乗るまで少し時間があるので乾いた服に着替えたらよかったかなもです。
ハワイを満喫できました。

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Thank you for participating in Dolphin & You. We are also delighted that you were moved by the dolphins. Please come visit us again!

ドルフィン&ユーへのご参加ありがとうございます。イルカに感動していただき、私たちスタッフも嬉しいです。是非また遊びに来てください。

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3-Hour West Coast Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise, Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Jodi

The crew was low key and so very friendly. This was one of the highlights of our trip. My 8 year old surprisingly did great snorkeling and we al had a super time! Thank you so much!

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Oahu West Coast Sunset Cruise with Cocktails from Waianae - Hawaii Nautical

Beautiful sunset!!

Reviewed by: Shanon

We had an amazing time on our sunset cruise!! The crew was very accommodating and we appreciated the thoughtfulness to take care of our family as we are traveling with our 91 year old father. He had a wonderful time as well!!! Definitely will do it again! Loved the sunset!!

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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>

Reviewed by: なっきー

❤️たくさんのイルカがみれました!一緒に行った子供達も大興奮です
ガイドさん達もとても優しく、楽しい方達でした!╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
船の上でのフラダンスショーもあり、ステキな旅の1ページになりました

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嬉しいご感想ありがとうございます。

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3-Hour West Coast Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Cruise, Lunch, Drinks & Transportation

Hawaii Dreamin'

Reviewed by: Sarah

There is no better way to experience Hawaii, than out on its beautiful, indescribable blue waters. After doing a bit of research, I knew I wanted to go snorkeling on the west side of the island. I also snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, but there is zero comparison. Two completely different experiences. Sailing out of the harbor, on the beautiful catamaran, with the wind in your hair, onto the sparkling water, a stunning, panoramic view of the majestic mountains behind you, with three fabulous hours of yet unknown adventures ahead of you---well, what more can you ask for? Our time on this tour was great. It went by entirely too fast. But every minute was wonderful. We saw more dolphins than we could count. Had great visibility while snorkeling. Saw many different types of fish and marine life. All under the skillful supervision of the awesome crew. Also, the boat was not overly crowded, which was terrific. Plenty of room to move about and to have a good seat. The food and drinks were perfect. I just wish it was twice as long. And honestly, next time we go back, I will probably go more than once. It's simply the best way to experience the magic of Hawaii. PS. I booked through Hawaii Activities.com and I believe the company name is also Hawaii Nautical. No matter which you book it, it's completely worth it!

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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>

First encounter with a dolphin. イルカとの初対面

Reviewed by: natsu

First encounter with wild dolphins with my 5-year-old son.
I was worried since it was also his first experience with snorkeling, but he quickly got used to it and had a lot of fun.
The staff were very friendly and enjoyable, and by the end, he was completely a fan of the staff member (laughs).
Even after returning to Japan, he was super excited while sharing his impressions with his grandmother.

5歳の息子と野生のイルカとの初対面
シュノーケルも初体験だったので心配しましたが、すぐに慣れてとても楽しめました。
スタッフの方もとても気さくで楽しい方達で、終盤にはすっかりスタッフのお姉さんのファンに(笑)
日本に帰ってからも祖母へ感想を話しながら大興奮でした。

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Thank you for participating in the tour. I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Please come back and visit us again!

ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。とても楽しんでいただけたようでとても嬉しいです。是非また皆様で遊びに来てください。

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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>

The Dolphin & You tour was very good! ドルフィン&ユー のツアーとても良かったです!

Reviewed by: Angel

Shortly after departure, while everyone was offering prayers to the blue sea, dolphins began to swim nearby. When we hurriedly entered the water together, we could see the dolphins swimming!

During snorkeling, we were also able to see sea turtles and many fish.

Communication was perfectly fine in Japanese. There was even a morning call on the day, which was really kind. Above all, the crew members were truly friendly and cheerful. They ensured safety while we were in the water.

I'm in my mid-50s, but I can't swim, I'm scared of the ocean, and I was worried about seasickness. However, with the wetsuit rental and life jacket, I wasn't cold and didn't sink! I took motion sickness medication in advance, so I was fine on both the bus and the boat.

The sparkling blue sea, hula dancing, ukulele performances, and the burgers we ate on the boat were all delicious, packed with fun.

I no longer fear the sea or the boat! Thank you so much to all the staff. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii. This is a tour I want many people to join! Dolphin & You, which is gentle to the sea, marine life, and people, is the best!

出航間もなく、青い海にみんなでお祈りを捧げているうちに、イルカたちが近くを泳ぎはじめました。
みんなでちょっと急いで海に入ると、イルカたちが泳いでいるのが見えましたー(^^)

シュノーケリングではウミガメやたくさんの魚たちも見ることができました。

連絡はすべて日本語で大丈夫。
当日はモーニングコールもあり、本当に親切です。
なんといってもクルーの皆さんが本当にフレンドリーで、ニコニコ。そして海ではしっかり安全を確認してくれています。

私は50代半ばですが、泳げないし、海はこわいし、船酔いも心配でしたが、ウェットスーツレンタルにライフジャケットなので、寒くないし沈みません! 酔い止めをあらかじめ飲んでおいたらバスも船も大丈夫でした。

キラキラの青い海、フラダンス、ウクレレ演奏、船の上で食べるバーガーも美味しくて、ぎゅぎゅっと楽しさが詰まっていました。

海も船もこわくなくなりました!
スタッフの皆様本当にありがとうございました。
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです。
たくさんのみなさんに参加していただきたいツアーです!
海にも海の生き物にも人にも優しいドルフィン&ユー最高です(^^)

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Thank you for your happy message. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I hope to see you again in Hawaii. We're looking forward to it.

嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。とても楽しんでいただけたようで、本当によかったです。またハワイでお会いできますように。お待ちしています。

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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 had anticipated it, but... 予測はしていましたが

Reviewed by: MIHO

This tour is more of a picnic on a boat off the coast of Oahu rather than a dolphin-watching tour, so in that sense, it offers entertainment and could be enjoyable for those who are not used to being on the water. If you go in with the mindset that seeing dolphins would be a lucky bonus, you won't be disappointed. It was completely different from the dolphin tours on the Big Island. The staff followed the company's concept of providing entertainment, but at times their individuality came through, which I found a bit immature.

イルカを見るツアーというよりはオアフ島沖を船でピクニックするツアーで、そういう意味ではエンターテイメントもあり海に慣れていない人にとっては楽しいのではないでしょうか。
イルカは見れたらラッキーくらいのつもりでないとがっかりします。
ハワイ島のイルカツアーとは全く別物でした。
スタッフは楽しませようという会社のコンセプトにのっとってそれなりに業務されていましたが所々に個が出ていて幼稚だなぁと思いました。

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Thank you for your valuable feedback. I will share your comments with the staff. Additionally, on the west side of Oahu, the encounter rate with dolphins is about 95%, but the situation with the dolphins varies daily. They may swim away quickly or play around for a long time, which can affect the time available for swimming. Since we are dealing with wild dolphins, I appreciate your understanding.

貴重な書き込みありがとうございます。こちらの書き込みはスタッフとシェアさせていただきます。また、オアフ島ウエストサイドでは、イルカの遭遇率は95%ほどですが、毎日イルカの状況が違います。早く泳ぎ去ってしまうこともありますし、長い間回遊して遊んでいることもあり、泳げる時間に差が出てしまいますが、野生のイルカが相手なので、ご理解いただけると幸いです。

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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>

Dolphin Tour ドルフィンツアー

Reviewed by: R R R

I couldn't see many dolphins, but all the staff were bright and fun, making for an enjoyable time. My preschooler was reluctant to snorkel and wanted to stay on the boat, but a staff member picked her up and took her into the water. Although she couldn't snorkel, she had a great time singing while swaying with the waves. I'm very grateful to the staff who tried to entertain the whole family.

イルカはたくさんはみることができませんでしたが、スタッフの皆さんが明るく、楽しい方ばかりで楽しい時間が過ごせました。幼稚園の子供がシュノーケルを嫌がり船に残ろうとしましたが、スタッフのお姉さんが抱きかかえて海に連れて行ってくれました。シュノーケルはできなかったものの、波に揺られながら歌を歌って楽しませてくれて娘もとても楽しく過ごせました。家族全員を楽しませてくれようとしたスタッフさん達に感謝でいっぱいです。

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Thank you for your kind comment. We are honored that you enjoyed your experience. Please come back and visit us again!

嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。楽しんでいただけて光栄です。また是非遊びに来てください。

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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 wild dolphins! 野生のイルカを見れました!

Reviewed by: Sali

In the morning, a dedicated bus came to pick us up near the hotel. From there, we traveled by boat to the location where the dolphins were. During the first two attempts, we couldn't see any dolphins, and I was worried about whether we would get to see them, but we were able to see them swimming underwater!

Due to lack of sleep and fatigue, along with the low water temperature, I ended up feeling seasick towards the end, but I’m glad I had this valuable experience.

I think it would be better to prepare some motion sickness medication if possible.

朝は専用バスがホテル近くまで迎えに来てくれました。
そこから船でイルカのいる場所まで移動。最初の二回はイルカは見えず、会えるかどうか不安でしたが無事に水中を泳ぐ姿が見れました!

寝不足と疲労、それから水温が低かった為に最後の方は船酔いしてしまいましたが、貴重な体験ができて良かったです。

酔い止めは出来れば用意した方が良いと思います。

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Thank you for your message. I'm glad you were able to see dolphins. Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Some people may experience seasickness due to jet lag, so if possible, I recommend joining the dolphin tour on the second day or later.

書き込みありがとうございます。イルカが見れてよかったです。またハワイにお越しの際は、遊びに来てください。時差ボケで船酔いする方もいらっしゃいますので、ドルフィンツアーへのご参加は、もしできましたら、2日目以降をおすすめします。

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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>

40 people! Packed tightly into a small boat! 40人も!小さな船にぎゅうぎゅう詰め!

Reviewed by: ハネムーンでした

We used this service for our honeymoon. The small boat was packed with about 40 adults and around 5 instructors. No matter how much profit is at stake, that was terrible. I am a diver, and even on boats of similar size, the limit is 10 people.

There was hardly any space to sit, and of course, there were beginners in snorkeling, so when we spotted dolphins, everyone was flailing around in the water, and the dolphins quickly disappeared. It was handled in a way that made it feel like just being lucky to see them once! Therefore, I do not recommend this company for those hoping for a leisurely dolphin swim.

The camera fees were also exorbitant, with still images costing $60 and both still images and videos costing $100, which is shocking. Additionally, although it was optional, there was also a charge for the wetsuit. There was only one photographer for 40 people. When I checked the photos after returning home, despite paying a high price, I only had about 20 photos of myself. I am not satisfied with this.

I believe that if they reduced the capacity to around 20 people and added another photographer, the tour would be much better. I hope for improvements.

I was truly happy to see wild dolphins, even just once. For my next trip to Hawaii, I plan to use a different tour company.

Thank you.

今回ハネムーンで利用しました。
小さな船に大人40人とインストラクター約5人がぎゅうぎゅう詰めでした。
いくら利益の為とはいえ、あれはひどいです。私はダイバーですが、ダイビングでは同じような大きさの船でも10人が限度です。

座るところを探してもないぐらいの押込み具合で、もちろんシュノーケリング初めての方もいらっしゃいますので、イルカを見つけると、海上でバタバタし、イルカもすぐにいなくなりました。一目見れただけでラッキーだね!という捌き方なので、ゆっくりドルフィンスイムを希望の方にはこちらの会社はオススメ致しません。

カメラ撮影も高額で、静止画で60ドル、静止画&動画は100ドルと驚きの価格です。その上任意ですが、ウェットスーツ代も取られます。
カメラマンは40人に対して、1人だけです。帰国後に写真を確認すると、高額を支払ったにもかかわらず、やはり自身の写真は20枚前後です。これには納得がいきません。

定員数を20人程にし、カメラマンをもう一人増やせば、もっとよりよいツアーになると思います。改善されることを希望致します。


野生のイルカを一目でも見ることが出来たのは本当に嬉しかったです。次回のハワイ観光では他のツアー会社を利用しようと思います。

ありがとうございました。

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Thank you for your candid feedback. We conduct tours on a boat that accommodates 40 guests, and I sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced. I would like to share this review internally for future improvements. I am sorry we could not meet your expectations.

率直な書き込みありがとうございました。お客様の定員が40名様用のボートでツアーを行っておりますが、狭い思いをさせてしまったようで、大変申し訳ありませんでした。今後のために、こちらのレビューを社内でシェアさせていただきたいと思います。ご希望に添えず、申し訳ありませんでした。

  • 船上で食べるさつまいものチーズバーガー

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A bit disappointing! ちょっと残念!

Reviewed by: 4人ファミリー

I'm glad I was able to see the dolphins, but I felt that the time spent on other activities (like the staff's performance) was a bit wasted compared to the time swimming with the dolphins. I think it would have been better to visit a few more spots to increase the time spent swimming with the dolphins.

イルカは見ることができて良かったのですが、イルカと泳げた時間に対して、それ以外(スタッフさんのパフォーマンス等)の時間が勿体なかったかな?何ヵ所かポイントを回ってイルカと泳ぐ時間を増やす方が良かったと思います。

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Thank you for your comment. Regarding the time spent swimming with the dolphins, we determine the duration with consideration for the dolphins' well-being. We completely understand your feelings, but Dolphin & You is an eco-friendly tour that respects nature, so we appreciate your understanding.

コメントありがとうございます。イルカと泳ぐ時間についてですが、イルカへの負担を考えて泳ぐ時間を決めております。お気持ちはすごくわかりますが、ドルフィン&ユーはエコフレンドリーツアーでもあり、自然への敬意を払ってツアーを行っておりますので、ご了承いただけると幸いです。

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

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Tobi

It was an awesome experience. The crew was very friendly and nice. The bus was nice and new and comfortable. I however did get a little sea sick so I would recommend taking motion sickness pills to help. Also I would bring a towel

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Aloha Tobi,
Mahalo for your 5-Star review! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Motion sickness medication is a great recommendation, especially if it is something a guest is prone to. We offer PSI bands for sale on every tour for those who forget, as well. We are glad you enjoyed the crew and were comfortable on the bus. Please come again some day, and consider joining us for our other And You Creations tours! Aloha!

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