Reviewed by: nike
This is my third time participating. I'm not a strong swimmer, but with goggles and a life jacket, I won't sink. The guide is very attentive, so there's little chance of getting lost or getting into dangerous situations. There were families with small babies, but the guide was very helpful, even carrying them, ensuring everyone could enjoy safely. The weather was calm, and I was able to see sea turtles clearly, creating wonderful memories. You can return in your swimsuit, but it's better to bring a change of clothes as you might get cold. There is a small restroom, so I went up a bit early and changed inside while it was still empty. There were spam rice balls, snacks, juice, and warm drinks, allowing us to take breaks and enjoy without pressure. I would like to participate again next time. Thank you very much.
今回で3回目の参加です。泳ぎは得意ではありませんが、ゴーグルとライフジャケットがあるので、まず沈むことはありません。ガイドさんがしっかりとガードしてくれているので、はぐれたり危険なことに巻き込まれることはまずないです。小さな赤ちゃん連れのご家族もいましたが、ガイドさんが抱っこするなど協力的で全員が安全に楽しめるよう素晴らしい働きぶりでした。天候も穏やか、ウミガメもしっかり見ることができ素晴らしい思い出となりました。水着のままでも帰れますが、体が冷えるので替えは持参した方がいいです。狭いですがトイレが1つありますので、私は少し先に上がりすいているうちに中で着替えました。スパムのおにぎり、スナック菓子、ジュースに温かい飲み物もあり無理せず休憩を入れながら楽しむことができます。また次回も参加したいです。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2便 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: みゆ
Both instructors were friendly and I was able to warm up to them quickly. They provided a summary of the video content in Japanese before we entered the ocean, and it was clear that they genuinely love the nature of Hanauma Bay. It seemed like they were well-acquainted with the reception and traffic management staff, which added to my sense of security.
I have visited Hanauma Bay twice before as an individual, not for activities, but I think first-timers should definitely take advantage of this activity, and even those returning for a second time or more will find it enjoyable.
インストラクターのお二人とも親しみやすくて、すぐに打ち解けられました。海に入る前に観る映像の内容を事前に日本語で要約してくださって、またハナウマ湾の自然を心から愛していることが伝わってきました。受付や交通整理の人にも顔がきくようで、安心感もありました。
これまでハナウマ湾には2回アクティビティではなく個人で来たことがありましたが、初めての方はこちらのアクティビティを利用された方がいいと思いますし、2回目以降の方も楽しめると思います。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
Reviewed by: マギー
I waited for over 30 minutes at a very crowded meeting point without any announcements. However, once we got on the bus, it was the usual fun tour. Thanks to the crew's support, my 80-year-old grandmother had a great time!
すごく混み合っている集合場所でアナウンスもないまま30分以上待たされました。でも、バスに乗ってからはいつもの楽しいツアー。80歳のおばあちゃんもクルーのサポートのおかげでたっぷり楽しめました!
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. On the day of the tour, there were customers who arrived late at a different meeting point, which caused a delay for the other customers, and we sincerely apologize for that. However, we are very relieved to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you.
From all the KBOS staff.
この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。ツアー当日は他の集合場所に遅れてきたお客様がおり、後のお客様をお待たせする事となってしまい大変申訳ございませんでした。それでもツアーを楽しんで頂けたとのお言葉を聞けて大変ホッとしております。ありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/03 |
Reviewed by: takara's papa
I was able to see sea turtles up close, and it was impressive and very beautiful. Jamie was fluent in Japanese, which was surprising given their appearance, and they were very kind and helpful to the children. The kids were also very happy. I want to go back to the heavenly sea again next year.
海亀を身近で見られて、迫力があって、とてもキレイでした。
ジェイミーが見た目と違い日本語ペラペラで、とても親切で、子供に良くしてくれ助かりました。
子供も大喜びです。
来年もまた天国の海に行きたいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining us on the tour with your children this time. We look forward to seeing you next year at the sandbar with the sea turtles. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。今回はお子様とツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
来年のご参加をウミガメ達ともにサンドバーでお待ちしております。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 2便 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Chris A
Everything from the transportation from our hotel with our driver/tour guide Kaplan, to our cruise and adventure with Captain Jason and his crew were fantastic! They were knowledgeable about the reef and sandbar, and were clearly passionate about its care. Snorkeling was great, and they took great care of those that couldn't swim well or needed extra help with the equipment. The activities on the sandbar were fun, and the ability to chill on the boat and enjoy the provided snacks & beverages was nice as well. In the way back to our hotel, Kaplan stopped to let us get Malasadas at Leonard's! Highly recommended... 10 out of 10!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience from start to finish.
We are so happy to know Kaplan and Captain Jason were able to take great care of everyone in the group, both in and out of the water.
We're also happy to hear you enjoyed the activities on the sandbar and the snacks and beverages on board.
Mahalo for choosing Captain Bruce and for recommending us to others. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on board again soon! A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/02 |
Reviewed by: Y.K.
The weather was unfortunately a bit cold, but the sandbar was beautiful, and we were greeted by sea turtles. We saw many more sea turtles afterward, and it was fun to encounter a lot of fish while snorkeling. They also ensured our safety thoroughly. The lunch was delicious as well. I am grateful to Yuki and the captain.
あいにくの天気で多少寒かったですが
それでもサンドバーは美しく、ウミガメが
出迎えてくれました。
その後も沢山のウミガメが見られ、
シュノーケリング中多くの魚と出会い楽しかったです。安全にも万全を期していただきました。
ランチも美味しかったです。
ユキさんと船長に感謝です。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/24 |
Reviewed by: MEG
I was looking forward to the activity.
Shortly after departure, we encountered a pod of dolphins!
I'm not a great swimmer, but I was able to enjoy snorkeling without any issues, and I also got to see a sea turtle!
The staff were all lively, and there were Japanese people among them, so I felt安心して楽しめました!
Thank you very much.
楽しみにしていたアクティビティ。
出港してまもなくイルカの群れに出会えました!
泳ぎは苦手ですがシュノーケリングも問題なく楽しめ、ウミガメを見ることもできました!
スタッフの方みんな賑やかで日本人の方もいたので安心して楽しめました!
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!/8:00 出港(2024年5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/02 |
Reviewed by: EKC
It was really fun. the staff were very nice and the live band was so fun! 10/10 experience! Everyone was so friendly
Mahalo for the review & kind words our crew! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Kendra Smith
This was an excellent experience from start to finish! Dan promptly picked us up from our hotel and took us to Hanauma Bay. He took care of collecting all of our gear needed for snorkeling and had wet suits to rent if needed. Dan gave great instructions/tips to the group on how to snorkel. Dan and his partner then took us throughout the bay to the best sites to see the tropical fish. He even took pictures for us! I highly recommend this tour! It is an experience we won’t forget!
Thank you Kendra, you guys dud great!
Hope we see you again.
Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Janet
One of the best experience of my life! Amazing views accompanied by an amazing staff! This activity can be what you make of it! A nice family time, relaxing time, party animal time or the adventurer!
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Aki
Hanauma Bay was a really great and fun experience. It's an early activity but the water isn't too bad, as it's quite easy to warmup in the ocean. The ride to Hanauma Bay from our pick-up location was prompt and comfortable and that genuinely enhanced the experience. The driver, Orlando, was very kind and informative.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Nicole C
What I LOVED:
- Available bins to store your items once on their boat [useful as a family member nearly dropped their phone overboard within seconds of sitting down]
- Included spam musubi and soft drinks
- PRESCRIPTION/Rx snorkeling gear [lifesaver as contacts are not an option while swimming and this is an amazing option that I never knew existed]
- Charismatic and protective crew [they keep the mood light and ensure you are well taken care of]
What I could change:
- Weather [though out of their control a lil extra sun wouldn't have hurt outside of a potentially bad sunburn]
Would I recommend this to others? Absolutely! I have already shared my positive experience with my extended family.
Aloha, thank you so much for choosing Captain Bruce and for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! Your feedback is very informational for us, especially as we work on adding more details about our amenities on the website for future guests. Definitely we will add the information that we have the prescription snorkeling masks for the guests! Again, Mahalo for your review, and we appreciate you recommending us to your extended family - that means a lot to us!
We hope to welcome you all back on board for another unforgettable Hawaiian experience soon!
A hui hou :)
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Overall, beautiful and the service made our life so much easier. We would recommend these guys again.
With the bay...
Fish weren't as plentiful as the pictures...by a long shot.
Perhaps planning on being there at high tide would help with making the space easier to snorkel.
Interesting process getting into the bay.
Great friendly service from the crew we booked with helping us manage these processes at the bay.
Food and drink options there are slim and no where to sit and eat them as you wait for transport back.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/21 |
Reviewed by: MJL
The tour guide on the drive out was great, very friendly. Gear worked well and was clean. We got chairs and an umbrella which was really nice since we were there a while. I didn’t love the actual bay, however. The snorkeling was only okay and we didn’t see nearly as many types of fish as I would have expected for a place boosting great snorkeling. I have been to better. The reef was also super shallow so hard to navigate around the sections safely without touching the coral. It also was very sandy so the view wasn’t clear. Overall I would not pick this activity again just since the snorkeling wasn’t great. However, the driver and equipment was great so I didn’t want to knock their rating down just because the experience wasn’t amazing.
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/17 |
Reviewed by: T. Le
My family and I (2 adults, 2 children) had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef area with our captain/tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the sandbar as well as got to enjoy the water and sandbar area. We got lucky with the weather since it rained earlier in the day. The provided snacks and musubis were excellent. We were sad when it ended, but brought back many memories.
Thank you so much for joining our tour and taking the time to write such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your family, including your children, had a great time exploring the sandbar and reef with us. We love sharing our knowledge of Hawaii waters, and we're glad you enjoyed learning about the sandbar.
We're happy the provided snacks and musubis were a hit :)
We're so grateful that we could be a part of your wonderful memories, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Private Cruise & Boat Rental |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/27 |
Reviewed by: こうちゃん
My wife, who can't swim, was pulled along on a board during snorkeling, and we received various instructions, allowing us to see the underwater world (we even saw turtles).
シュノーケリングの時に泳げない妻を
ボードで引っ張ってくれて色々と指導も
してくれたので海中(亀も見れました)も
見る事ができました。
Thank you very much for the five-star comment! We are very pleased to hear that your wife enjoyed the sandbar and snorkeling. Please do come back again on your next opportunity. All of our staff are looking forward to the day we can meet again.
5星コメント、誠にありがとうございます!奥様もサンドバー、シュノーケリングを満喫できた様で大変嬉しく思います。
またの機会には是非、遊びに来てくださいませ。再会できる日をスタッフ一同楽しみにお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Happy travels
Just kind of boring. Better suited for families with little kids. Food was gross. No booze to order. There’s nowhere to shower or change afterwards either.
We are sorry to hear that you couldn't enjoy our tour. -Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Jess from CA
This was such a a fun time! The crew and musicians are what made it so good. They all exude the aloha spirit. The live music was such a a treat, they had really good rapport with our group and were so fun, and talented too. The crew was so wonderful and so nice.
The bay itself is a treasure, so so beautiful. The water is gorgeous, the mountains are stunning. They provide paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear, and volleyballs.
And the crew is very helpful with all of the gear and how to.use.it. I would recommend it!
Mahalo for your great review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/26 |
Reviewed by: なるちゃん
The blue sea and blue sky. I was healed by the wonderful scenery. It was great to walk in the water and enjoy feeding the many fish. The live music on the boat was also fantastic. It became a very nice memory.
青い海、青い空。素晴らしい景色に癒されました。海の中を歩いて楽しんだり、沢山のお魚に餌を揚げて楽しんだりいろいろ遊べて良かったです。船の中での生演奏の歌も素晴らしかったです。とてもいい思い出になりました。
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that it became a memorable time for you. Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
From all of us at KBOS
ツアーを楽しんで頂き、何よりも思い出のお時間になったとお聞きし大変嬉しく思います。この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Rebecca
enjoy this tour. I got a chance to try all the activities. All the crews are enthusiastic and nice, supportive. Life guards paid attention to our safety all the time.
Mahalo for your review & kind words for our crew! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Monica Martínez
Loved the hole experience and the captain made it even better he went above and beyond to make this day great! He was very helpful the hole time very funny and explained everything very well.
Aloha , thank you so much for choosing our tour and thank you for your 5 star superb review! Sounds like you had a really great time with our staff. Happy to hear that you got to enjoy the beautiful Kaneohe bay . Come back and visit us again . Mahalo !!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Allison
Loved the tour guides. The water was abnormally choppy on my trip, I wish I had taken Dramamine. The snacks were well suited for the tour. The boat is great and overall really cool. I brought a 4 and 1 year old. We saw at least 4 sea turtles and they showed us star fish. I will go again.
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| Packages: | Dolphin Watch Cruise with Transportation from Ko Olina Hotels |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Jp
Had a great time the crew was so friendly and helped to take pictures and even played volleyball with the group. The boat was very nice as well lots of seating and a restroom on it. Lunch was good burgers were tasty overall the only down fall was no cold water after the first like 15 min. So I would suggest bringing and insulated bottle thats filled. Would for sure recommend and do it again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Marissa
We had a great time at sandbar. We went with three small children and they had a great time despite not being interested in snorkeling/kayaking. One of the staff had a speed boat and took our family out for a cruise to look for sea turtles. We got to see a huge turtle swimming out in the ocean and it was definitely a highlight for our trip.
Mahalo for your review! We are very happy that you had a great time at sand bar. - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/09 |
Reviewed by: abc___
We participated as a couple in March, and the weather was great!
However, the seawater was a bit cold, so I wish we had a jacket to wear when we got out!
3月に夫婦で参加しましたが、天候もよく最高でした!
ただ、海水はやや冷たかったので、上がった際に着れるような上着が1枚あればと思います!
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Reef Tour. The photos of Heart Reef turned out beautifully. The sandbar shows different faces depending on the season, so if you have another opportunity, please come and visit us again.
この度はキャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーへご参加頂きましてありがとうございます。ハートリーフのお写真もとても良く撮れていて素敵ですね。季節によって違う顔をみせてくれるサンドバー、またの機会がございましたら是非遊びに来てくださいませ。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: Susie
The dock was easy to find. There was lively live music on board, making the journey enjoyable.
Since it wasn't low tide, we didn't get to see the magical sandbar, but we had plenty of fun with stand-up paddleboarding, boating, and snorkeling.
On the return trip, I felt a bit cold, but I had brought extra beach towels, which helped me stay warm.
船付き場は分かりやすい場所でした。船内では盛り上がるライブミュージックがあり、到着するまでも楽しめました。
引き潮ではなかったので、幻想的なサンドバーではありませんでしたが、supやボート、シュノーケリングで十分楽しめました。
帰りの船では寒さを感じたのですが、バスタオルを多めに持参してたので凌げました。
We are sorry to hear that the tide was high on the day of the tour, but we are glad to know that you enjoyed the activities. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. From all of us at KBOS.
ツアー当日は潮位が高かったようで残念でしたが、アクティビティをお楽しみ頂けたとの事で嬉しく思っております。この度はツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Jen F.
This was by far the best cruise excursion I have ever participated in, and I’ve done quite a few on Oahu.
Pickup was well organized and on time. The ride out to the boat was pleasant.
The crew in itself felt like family. They were the nicest people, very welcoming and knowledgeable.
Captain even jumped in the water with the kids and everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Bbq lunch was great.
We saw manta rays and turtles that came right up to the boat,it was a really wonderful day and I can’t tell them thank you enough.
I will absolutely book this again next time we visit.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Johnny
This is the second time I come here on this adventure. Great music, captain on boat is a super nice lady. My family loved the experience, the juice and donuts are a great add on to your experience.
So glad we got to be part of your trip to Oahu. Mahalo! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/20 |
Reviewed by: かしゅう
I had a great time snorkeling with two instructors in the beautiful waters of Hanauma Bay.
The sea was so stunning that I wished I could have snorkeled for a longer time!
While joining a tour is certainly a good option for safety and peace of mind, if you are confident in your swimming skills and have checked the rules of Hanauma Bay in advance, I think considering longer tours or participating individually could be a good idea.
ハナウマ湾の綺麗な海で、お2人のインストラクターさんに指導していただき、とても楽しくシュノーケリングができました
あまりにも綺麗な海でしたので、もっと長時間シュノーケリングしたかった!というのも同時に思いました。
安全/安心を考慮するとツアー参加でもちろん良いと思いますが、泳ぎ・体力にも自信あり、ハナウマ湾のルールを事前に確認されている方であれば、長時間のツアーや個人での参加も視野に入れて良いかと思いました
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
Reviewed by: マロン
The guide was amazing! Very kind, spoke beautiful Japanese, and I felt safe while swimming. I definitely recommend it.
ガイドさん、最高!とても、親切、綺麗な日本語、泳いでいる最中も、安心していられた。絶対おすすめします。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
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Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you so much for joining us for the third time. We truly appreciate the information from our repeat customers. Please come and visit us again when you come to Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to the day we can see both of your smiles again.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。今回でもう3度目のご参加とのこと。本当にありがとうございます。
リピーター様ならでのインフォメーションありがとうございます。
またハワイにお越しの際もぜひ遊びにいらして下さい。お二人の笑顔にお会いできる日を心よりお待ちしております。