Reviewed by: よう
I participated in October, and it wasn't cold, so I didn't need to rent a wetsuit. The bus ride to and from the location might have been colder due to the air conditioning. The seawater felt a bit cooler than Waikiki Beach.
I attended with my mother, who is in her 70s, but it seemed like we inflated her life jacket too much, causing her to float on her back and not be able to snorkel properly. There was a stick-like flotation device on the boat, and I thought we should have borrowed that from the beginning.
Also, the vegetable wrap for lunch came with sauce, but it was filled with tasteless beans, which was quite disappointing.
That said, we were able to see a pod of dolphins and sea turtles, and above all, we enjoyed the magnificent scenery. The staff were cheerful and kind, and the singing and dancing were fun; I especially found the male hula dance interesting since it was my first time seeing it.
However, it was unfortunate that the floor wasn't very clean and the restroom had a persistent odor.
10月の参加でしたが寒くなく、ウェットスーツは借りなくて大丈夫でした。行き帰りのバスの方が冷房が寒いかもしれません。海水はワイキキビーチより少々冷たい感じでした。
70代の母と参加しましたがライフジャケットに空気を入れすぎたのか浮力でくるくると上を向いてしまってうまくシュノーケリングできませんでした。
船に棒状の浮き具がありましたので、それを最初からお借りすればよかったと思いました。
あとお昼のベジタブルラップはソースはついているものの無味の豆が沢山入っていて何とも微妙でした。。
ともあれイルカの群れもウミガメも見れましたし、なにより雄大な風景が楽しめました。
スタッフの方も明るく親切で歌やダンスも楽しく、特に男性フラダンスは初めて見たので面白かったです。
ただ床があまりきれいではなかったのとトイレが終始匂っていたのは残念でした。
酔い止めは必須。シュノーケリングの時に運動不足の方は浮きをお借りした方がのんびりプカプカできると思います。
Thank you very much for participating and for your very kind and warm review. Your detailed comments based on your actual experience regarding the sea conditions in October and the bus air conditioning will be incredibly helpful for future guests.
I apologize for the inconvenience caused when your mother had difficulty snorkeling due to the buoyancy of the life jacket. I regret that our staff did not provide sufficient prior information. We will work on improving our communication to offer necessary support more proactively, such as suggesting floatation devices.
I also sincerely apologize for the vegetable wrap not being to your taste, as well as for your comments regarding the cleanliness of the boat and the smell of the restroom. We take your feedback seriously and will make improvements to ensure a more comfortable experience for our guests.
That said, we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the dolphins, sea turtles, beautiful scenery, and the staff's dances and songs. We hope that seeing the male hula was a memorable part of your experience.
Your suggestions about motion sickness remedies and floatation devices are greatly appreciated and will be helpful for future guests. Thank you for sharing your insights.
If you have the opportunity, we would love for you and your family to come back and visit us again. Our staff will continue to strive to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable tour.
Thank you once again for your warm feedback.
Mahalo! 🌺
この度はご参加いただき、またとても丁寧で温かいレビューをお寄せくださり誠にありがとうございます。
10月の海のコンディションやバスの冷房など、実際の体験に基づく詳細なコメントは、今後ご参加されるお客様にも大変参考になる貴重なお声です。
お母様がライフジャケットの浮力でうまくシュノーケルができなかったとのこと、ご不便をおかけしてしまい申し訳ございませんでした。スタッフから事前のご案内が行き届かず心苦しく存じます。今後は棒状のフロートなど、必要なサポートをより積極的にお声がけできるよう改善してまいります。
またお食事のベジタブルラップがお口に合わなかった点、そして船内の清掃やトイレの匂いに関するご指摘につきましても重ねてお詫び申し上げます。いただいたお声は真摯に受け止め、より快適にお過ごしいただけるよう改善いたします。
とはいえ、イルカやウミガメ、美しい景色、そしてスタッフのダンスや歌を楽しんでいただけたと伺い、私たちも大変嬉しく思います。特に男性フラをご覧いただけたこと、思い出のひとつになっていれば幸いです。
酔い止めや浮き具へのアドバイスも、実体験に基づいたありがたいご提案です。今後のお客様にも参考になるお言葉をありがとうございます。
また機会がございましたら、ぜひご家族で遊びにいらしてください。スタッフ一同、より快適で楽しいツアーをご提供できるよう努めてまいります。
温かいご投稿、本当にありがとうございました。
マハロ!🌺
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/10/12 |
Reviewed by: Taizo
I was able to see both sea turtles and dolphins. I was also hoping to see tropical fish while snorkeling, but that didn't happen.
ウミガメもイルカも見ることができました。シュノーケリングで熱帯魚を見ることも期待しておりましたが、それはかないませんでした。
Although it was August, the sea temperature was quite low, so a rash guard and cover-up clothing are essential.
8月でしたが海水温度はけっこう低いのでラッシュガードや羽織る服が必須です。
Aloha!
Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin and You.
We are also truly grateful for your wonderful review.
Encounters with wild creatures are unique experiences in nature, and we are very happy to hear that you were able to meet the sea turtles and dolphins.
It's unfortunate that you couldn't see the tropical fish, but we hope you will have another opportunity in the future.
Thank you for your comments about the sea temperature! Your advice to bring rash guards or something to wear over is very helpful information for those who will be joining tours in the future.
We sincerely look forward to seeing you again. 🌺
Mahalo!
Dolphin and You
アロハ!
この度はドルフィンアンドユーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。
また、嬉しいレビューもお寄せいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。
野生の生き物との出会いは自然の中での一期一会ですが、ウミガメとイルカにお会いいただけたとのこと、とても嬉しく思います。
熱帯魚をご覧いただけなかったのは残念ですが、ぜひまたの機会にご期待くださいませ。
海水温についてのコメントもありがとうございます!ラッシュガードや羽織るものを持参されるというアドバイスは、これからツアーに参加される方にとってとても役立つ情報ですね。
お客様にまたお会いできる日を心からお待ちしております。🌺
マハロ!
ドルフィンアンドユー
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| Packages: | 12:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Kara
such a fun experience on the west oahu waters, dolphins are so cute and we got some great turtle sightings!
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Morning Snorkel Package with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Yuhee
The morning gathering was early, so my 5-year-old child looked sleepy the whole time, but when the dolphins appeared, he was completely absorbed in watching them in the water. I was a bit anxious about managing our valuables, but I was able to take care of them myself at the foot of the boat, so there was really no need to worry. There were times when Japanese speakers were available, so we had no language barriers, and the English staff were friendly, making it a fun experience. I recommend signing up for the photo package (up to 4 people for $79) because you won't need to bring a camera, and they will even take underwater photos for you. It was nice to have a credit card and some cash for tips. It might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication just in case. Our family, both adults and children, were fine, but I saw a few people who were really struggling with seasickness. Overall, it was a great experience that the kids enjoyed very much.
朝集合が早かったので、5歳の子供は終始眠そうでしたが、イルカが見えると夢中で海の中を見ていました。
貴重品の管理が不安でしたが、船の足元に自分で管理で、特に心配する必要もなかったです。
日本語が話せる方がいる時間帯だったので、言葉面でも不自由なく、英語スタッフの方も気さくで楽しく過ごせました。
フォトパッケージ(4人まで79ドル)を申し込めば、カメラを持っていく必要もなく、水中の写真まで撮ってくれるのでおすすめです。
クレカとチップ分の現金があれば良い感じでした。
酔い止めは念のため飲んでおいたほうがいいかと。
我が家は大人も子供も飲んで平気でしたが、数名凄まじい勢いで戻してる方がいて辛そうでした。
総合的に子供も楽しめ、とても良かったです。
Aloha, thank you very much for participating in the tour and for taking the time to provide such a thoughtful review. We were delighted to hear that your child was captivated by the dolphins despite the early morning gathering.
We also sincerely appreciate the detailed information you provided, which will be helpful for future participants regarding the photo package, valuables management, language support, what to bring, and advice on motion sickness.
If this became one of the enjoyable memories of your family's trip to Hawaii, it brings us the greatest joy. We all look forward to the opportunity to meet you again when you visit Hawaii.
Thank you once again!
Mahalo! 🌺
アロハ、この度はツアーにご参加いただき、また貴重なお時間を割いて丁寧なレビューをお寄せいただき、誠にありがとうございます。
朝早い集合にも関わらず、お子様がイルカたちを見て夢中になってくれたとのこと、私たちもとても嬉しく拝見しました。
また、フォトパッケージや貴重品管理、言語面、持ち物、酔い止めのアドバイスなど、これからご参加される方への参考になる情報も詳しく書いてくださり、心より感謝申し上げます。
ご家族のハワイ旅行の楽しい思い出のひとつとなれたのであれば、私たちにとって何よりの喜びです。
またハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひ再びお会いできることをスタッフ一同楽しみにしております。
本当にありがとうございました!
マハロ!🌺
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/08/04 |
Reviewed by: JSK
Fantastic experience! Delivered on everything during this trip! Kids had a blast and we saw turtles, dolphins, octopus, and many fish. Would do it every time that I am here!
Mahalo nui loa for your amazing review!
We truly appreciate you and your family joining our Dolphin Watching tour and ocean activities. It makes us so happy to hear that you had a fantastic time and got to see dolphins, turtles, an octopus, and so many beautiful fish—what an incredible day on the water!
We're especially glad your kids had a blast—it means the world to us when families create special memories together out on the ocean.
We would be honored to welcome you back on board anytime you're in town again. Until then, warmest aloha from all of us!
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| Packages: | [12:00 PM] Afternoon Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Suemac
The staff on the boat is very friendly, fun and helpful. We had a great time watching dolphins swim and then snorkeling after that.
Aloha,
Thank you so much for joining our Dolphins and You tour and for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review!
We’re so happy to hear you had a great time out on the water — from watching the dolphins swim to snorkeling in the beautiful ocean. Our crew always strives to create a fun, safe, and memorable experience, and we’re glad that came through!
Also, we're thrilled you enjoyed the dolphin photos! Mahalo for sharing them with us — they’re absolutely adorable, and we're glad you were able to capture such special moments.
We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future.
Warm regards,
Dolphins and You 🐬🌺
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| Packages: | [12:00 PM] Afternoon Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Ellie
Excellent boat tour with six of us so essentially a private tour. The ladies were great driving the boat and spotting the whales, spinner dolphins and turtles. Was great to bring your own food and drinks on board.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/14 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The water on the west side is super clear, we really enjoyed this snorkel tour away from Waikiki!
Thank you very much for joining Dolphins and You tour and your kind words!
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the crystal-clear waters on the west side — it really is a special spot away from the crowds of Waikiki.
Hope to see you again on your next Hawaii adventure! 🌺
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Morning Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Photomama
The girls were wonderful. They were kind and helpful. We not only swam with amazing dolphins but snorkeled in a wonderful coral reef with sea turtles. I would highly recommend this tout
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/04/15 |
Reviewed by: あーりんりん
The guides were very kind, cheerful, and lively, and the tour itself was enjoyable!
However, the reason I gave it 4 stars is that I wish I could have enjoyed snorkeling a bit more. About 10 years ago, when I participated in a snorkeling tour in Hawaii, I was amazed to see many colorful fish up close under the guidance. But this time, the dolphins, turtles, and fish were all at a distance... It was disappointing because I couldn't distinguish their colors.
Points to note:
- Even with two long-sleeved rash guards, it was still cold...! It would be good to prepare long pants or consider a wetsuit.
- I read that I should bring just enough money to buy a little food, so I went empty-handed, but at the end, there was a tipping situation, which made it really awkward. Including the tip, it has definitely become much more expensive compared to 10 years ago…!
- For those who are prone to motion sickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must. There were kids sitting there looking unwell the whole time, and it was sad to see.
ガイドの皆さんとても優しくて明るくてノリノリで、ツアー自体は楽しかったです!!
ただ、⭐︎4にした理由は、もう少しシュノーケリングを楽しめたらよかったなぁと思ったからです。
10年前くらいにハワイでシュノーケリングツアーに参加した時は、案内のもとたくさんのカラフルなお魚を間近に見られて感動したものです。
だけど今回はイルカもカメもお魚も遠目で…
色は判別できない距離感だったので残念に思ってしまいました。
注意点
・上は長袖ラッシュガード2枚重ねても寒かったです…!下も長いものを用意するとか、ウェットスーツおすすめ。
・持ち物のお金は少し食べ物が買えるくらいと書いてあったので手ぶらで行ったら、最後チップを払う流れになったのですごく気まずかったです。
チップ含めると、10年前よりかなり高くなりましたよね…!
・酔いやすい人は酔い止め必須です。ずっと気分悪そうに座ってる子達がいて可哀想でした。
Thank you very much for participating in the Dolphin & You tour. We also appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your detailed feedback.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour itself, and your kind words for our guide staff are truly encouraging! Thank you very much.
On the other hand, we are disappointed that you were unable to see dolphins and turtles up close while snorkeling. Encounters with wild animals are greatly influenced by natural conditions, which can result in varying distances and visibility from day to day. We will continue to make efforts as a team to provide experiences that satisfy everyone.
Thank you also for your advice regarding cold weather measures, tips, and motion sickness remedies. We will incorporate this into our future guidance.
We would be delighted if you consider joining our tour again when you visit Hawaii. We sincerely look forward to the day we can meet you again, Aarinrin.
Mahalo🌺
この度はドルフィン&ユーツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。また、貴重なお時間を割いて詳細なご感想をお寄せくださり、ありがとうございます。
当日のツアー自体はお楽しみいただけたとのこと、ガイドスタッフにも嬉しいお言葉をいただき、励みになります!本当にありがとうございます。
一方で、シュノーケリングの際にイルカやカメを近くでご覧いただけなかったことは、私どもとしても残念です。野生の生き物との出会いは自然状況に大きく左右されるため、日によって距離や見え方に差が出てしまうことがございますが、より皆様に満足いただける体験をご提供できるよう、今後もスタッフ一同工夫と努力を重ねてまいります。
また、防寒対策やチップ、酔い止めなどのアドバイスもありがとうございます。今後のご案内にも活かしてまいります。
ぜひまたハワイにお越しの際には、再び私たちのツアーをご検討いただけましたら嬉しく思います。あーりんりん様とまたお会いできる日を、心よりお待ちしております。
Mahalo🌺
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港(2025年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/09 |
Reviewed by: moe
The wind felt nice, and the sea was very beautiful, but the main dolphin watching only allowed us to see them small and far away. The canoe group from another tour got much closer. I was looking forward to this, so it was a bit disappointing. The time spent watching dolphins was short, and most of the time was spent snorkeling, but since we were swimming in deep water, there were hardly any fish, so it felt like there wasn't much point in swimming on a tour.
The staff were very cheerful and wonderful, and the final "Harasho" was fun. However, I ordered a product from a Japanese staff member on the bus, but when I realized I hadn't received it after getting on the boat, I informed them. They told me to wait a bit because it was shooting time, and when it seemed like they weren't in a hurry to go get it, they later asked how I would like to pay. I thought, "Well, I've already bought it..." The impression I got was that the Japanese staff were kind to those who ordered commemorative photos, but...
風は気持ち良かったし、海ももっても綺麗でしたが、メインのイルカウォッチングは遠くに小さく見えるだけ、別のツアーのカヌーの方達はとっても近くまで行っていました。
楽しみにして行ったので、少し残念でした。
イルカを見る時間も短く、ほとんどの時間がシュノーケリングでしたが、深いところで泳ぐので、魚もほとんどいなくて、わざわざツアーで泳ぐ必要はなかったなといった感じでした。
スタッフの皆さんはとっても明るくて素敵で、最後のハラショーも楽しかったです。
ただ、バスで日本人スタッフの方に商品を注文したのですが、船にのってから受け取るはずがもらっていないことに途中で気づいて伝えると、撮影時間だということもありちょっと待ってくださいといわれ、急いで撮りに行く気配がないとおもったら、ひと段落ついてからお支払いはどうしますか?と、
いやもう買ってますけど、、となりました。
日本人スタッフの方は、記念撮影を注文した方には親切だけど、、という印象でした
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港(2025年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/12 |
Reviewed by: のあ
I participated with my 4 and 6-year-old children. I was worried they might not enjoy it since they are so young, but they seemed to have a great time seeing lots of dolphins and riding on a boat that we usually don't get to ride on! They were especially excited about the tattoo stickers they got at the end, which they had been looking forward to even before we went! They lasted for three days even after taking a bath, so it was a bit challenging to remove them (laughs).
As for snorkeling, it seemed difficult for them to breathe through the snorkel, so they quickly came back up from the water. I think I would like to try that again when they are older! They ended up going down the slide by themselves, and they had so much fun that they went down three times! (laughs) Also, they loved the lemonade they could drink on the boat, and since returning home, they've started drinking lemonade regularly!
The crew members were very kind, and we had a truly wonderful experience. Thank you!
4歳6歳の子どもと一緒に参加させていただきました。
子どもたちが小さかったので楽しめるか心配でしたがたくさんのイルカがみれたり、普段乗ることのない船に乗ったりととても楽しかったようです!
特に最後に貼ってもらえるタトゥーシールは行く前から楽しみにしてたのもありすごく喜んでました!!
お風呂に入っても3日は余裕でもってたので剥がすとき少し大変でした(笑)
肝心のシュノーケリングはシュノーケルをつけて口呼吸するということが難しかったようで一瞬で海からあがりました。
これはまた大きくなったら再チャレンジしたいなと思います!
なのでスライダーは自分ひとりで滑ることになりましたがとっても楽しく3回も滑りました!笑
あと子どもたちが船で飲めるレモネードを気に入って帰国してからもレモネード飲むようになりました!
クルーのみなさんもとても優しく本当にいい体験をさせていただきました。
ありがとうございました!
Thank you very much for participating in our Dolphin & You tour with your child. We also greatly appreciate you sharing such a wonderful review.
We are very pleased to hear that your children enjoyed seeing the dolphins and liked the tattoo stickers and lemonade. While snorkeling seemed a bit challenging, we are glad to know that you had a great time on the water slide! We hope your wonderful moments in Hawaii became cherished memories.
We look forward to your next trip and hope you will give snorkeling another try. When you come back to Hawaii, please join our tours again. Our staff is sincerely looking forward to welcoming you. Mahalo!
この度は、弊社のドルフィン&ユーツアーに親子でご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございます。また、素敵なレビューをシェアしていただき、重ねて感謝申し上げます。
お子様たちがイルカを見て楽しんでいただけたこと、そしてタトゥーシールやレモネードを気に入っていただけたことを非常に嬉しく思います。シュノーケリングは少し難しかったようですが、ウォータースライダーでは存分に楽しんでいただけて何よりです!ハワイでの素晴らしいひとときが、思い出深いものとなったことを願っております。
次回のご旅行では、ぜひシュノーケリングにも再チャレンジしていただけることを楽しみにしています。 またハワイにお越しの際には、ぜひ弊社のツアーにも参加してください。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。マハロ!
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港(2025年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/03 |
Reviewed by: エム
After the boat departed, we started with snorkeling at a specific point, and then we went out to sea for dolphin watching. The snorkeling time felt long, but for dolphin watching, it was like, "Is this it? Are we going back already?" We did see wild dolphins, but it was during their sleeping time, and it felt too short (laughs). I wonder if we were there for even 10 minutes... It was disappointing. The staff were very nice and made us feel at ease, so it's a shame.
船出発後、ポイント的にシュノーケリングが先でその後沖に出てドルフィンウォッチングしました。シュノーケリング時間は長く感じたのですが、ドルフィンウォッチングはえ、これで終わり?もう帰るの?という感じ。野生のドルフィンは見れてちょうど寝てる時間でしたが、短すぎる(笑)10分もいたかな、、、って感じです。期待はずれ。スタッフの方達はとても良い人たちで安心感もあったので残念です。
Thank you very much for participating in Dolphin & You Tour. We sincerely appreciate your valuable feedback.
We apologize for the short duration of the dolphin watching, which did not meet your expectations. As an eco-tour company, we prioritize observing wild dolphins in their natural environment without chasing them. Therefore, the time available for observation may vary depending on the dolphins' behavior and conditions. Additionally, if dolphins are hard to find, we may adjust the snorkeling time or change the order of watching and snorkeling based on sea conditions. We hope for your understanding in this matter.
We are encouraged by your kind words about our staff. We will continue to strive to provide tours that satisfy everyone, so we hope you will join us again in the future.
Once again, thank you for participating!
この度はドルフィン&ユーツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。 また、貴重なご意見をお寄せいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。
イルカウォッチングの時間が短く、期待に沿えなかったとのこと、大変申し訳ございません。弊社はエコツアー会社として認定されており、野生のイルカを無理に追い回すことなく、自然の中での観察を大切にしております。そのため、イルカの行動や状況によって、観察できる時間に差が出てしまうことがございます。また、イルカがなかなか見つからない場合は、シュノーケリングの時間を調整したり、海の状況に応じてウォッチングとシュノーケリングの順番を変更することもございます。何卒ご理解いただけますと幸いです。
スタッフについて温かいお言葉をいただき、大変励みになります。これからも、皆様によりご満足いただけるツアーをご提供できるよう努めてまいりますので、またの機会がございましたらぜひご参加くださいませ。
改めまして、ご参加いただきありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港(2025年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/10 |
Reviewed by: つきちゃん
It was cold since we left early in the morning. The bus had the air conditioning on, so it was a good decision to bring a long-sleeved shirt. The cruise was comfortable, and we were able to see sea turtles and whales. It was a pity we didn't see any dolphins, but it was great to see the whales since they are only available in winter!
朝早く出発だったので、寒かったです。
バスも冷房が効いていたので、長袖持っていって正解でした。
クルーズは快適、ウミガメと、クジラが見れました。
イルカは残念でしたが、クジラの方が冬限定なので、見れて良かったです!
The bus is cold!
On the way back, you'll freeze if you're in a wet swimsuit.
I think it's best to dry off properly on the boat before heading back.
It was amazing to see a turtle swimming so cl
バスは寒いです!
帰り、濡れた水着だと凍えます。
船上でしっかり乾かしてからお帰りになるのが良いと思います。
カメがすぐ近くで泳いでいたのは感動でした!
Thank you for participating in Dolphin & You and for sharing your review!
It was a good decision to bring long sleeves, as the mornings can get chilly during winter. Although you didn't get to see dolphins, we appreciate your understanding and are glad you enjoyed the unique experience of encountering whales during this season. We're also happy to hear that you had the wonderful moment of meeting a sea turtle!
Additionally, thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the air conditioning on the bus. We will share this with the driver and strive to make your experience more comfortable. We look forward to seeing you again in the waters of Hawaii! Mahalo!🌺
このたびはドルフィン&ユーツアーにご参加いただき、またレビューをお寄せいただきありがとうございます!
冬の時期の朝は冷え込むので、長袖をお持ちいただき正解でした。イルカには会えなかったものの、冬ならではのクジラとの出会いを楽しんでいただけたこと、そしてご理解をいただけたことに感謝いたします。ウミガメにも出会えたとのことで、素敵な瞬間を体験していただけたようで私たちも嬉しいです!
また、バス内の冷房についての貴重なご意見もありがとうございます。ドライバーにも共有し、皆さまにより快適にお過ごしいただけるよう努めてまいります。
ぜひまたハワイの海でお会いできることを、スタッフ一同楽しみにしております! Mahalo!🌺
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2025/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2025/02/06 |
Reviewed by: mako.k
I thought it might be tough since we had to gather early in the morning, but it turned out to be a great experience. On the day, we encountered dolphins and whales, and we were able to enjoy the subsequent activities as well. The staff, including AYA who spoke Japanese and INGRID who was great at hula, were kind and fun, which made it even better.
Since it's an activity involving nature, whether you see the animals depends on luck, but I recommend giving it a try.
早朝の集合時間だったので、きついかなぁと思っていましたが、それ以上に良い体験ができました。
当日はイルカとクジラに遭遇することができ、その後のアクティビティも楽しむことができました。
日本語スタッフのAYAさんやフラが上手なINGRIDさんなど親切で楽しいスタッフがガイドしてくれてとてもよかったです。
自然相手のアクティビティなので、動物と会えるかは運次第ですが、参加してみてはどうでしょう。
The boat sways quite a bit, so motion sickness medication is a must. Some people on the same boat looked like they were having a tough time. Age doesn't matter, so those booking from Japan should defi
船がかなり揺れるので、酔い止めは必須です。
同船した何人かはかなりきつそうな感じでした。
年齢関係ないので、日本から予約する方は必ず薬を買っていきましょう!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! The morning tour is recommended by our staff because the water is clear and the dolphins are very active. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the unique experience of seeing whales during the winter season. Additionally, your kind words about our staff are truly encouraging.
We will make sure to use your advice regarding motion sickness medication as valuable information for future participants. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.
We look forward to having you join us again next time! Mahalo!
素敵なご感想をありがとうございます!朝のツアーは、水が澄んでいてイルカたちが活発に動くので、スタッフおすすめの時間帯です。クジラが見られる冬季ならではの体験をお楽しみいただけたこと、とても嬉しく思います。また、スタッフへの温かいお言葉も本当に励みになります。
酔い止めに関するアドバイスは、次回の参加者の方々にも役立つ貴重な情報として活かしていきます。お客様にもっと快適で楽しい体験をお届けできるよう、スタッフ一同心を込めてサポートいたします。
次回もぜひご参加いただけることを楽しみにお待ちしております!マハロ!
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| Packages: | 【日本語クルー乗船確約】8:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Weather: | Sunny |
| Posted on: | 2024/12/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Oahu had some serious crystal clear waters! Warm, sunny day of fun with my family- unbeatable.
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the crystal clear waters of Oahu on a warm, sunny day with your family during our tour! We're so glad to have been part of your unforgettable experience! We hope to welcome you back for more fun in the sun on your next visit!
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| Packages: | [12:00 PM] Afternoon Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/18 |
Reviewed by: ゆっきー
After spending several days planning our schedule for our stay in Hawaii, this Dolphin & You tour was the highlight event for us!!
With the favorable exchange rate, I was hesitant about the photo option, but adding it turned out to be a great decision! Our Japanese guide AYA took wonderful photos for us! ☺︎
All the other staff members also entertained us, and we were able to see a pod of dolphins, which made us extremely satisfied!!!!
何日もかけてハワイ滞在のスケジュールを決め、
このドルフィン&ユーのツアーは私たちの中で最も目玉イベントでした!!
円安のタイミングもあり、写真オプションを迷ったのですが、オプションを付けて大正解!
日本語ガイドAYAがとっても素敵に写真を撮ってくれました!☺︎
他のスタッフの皆さんも、それぞれが私たちを楽しませてくれて、イルカの群を見ることもできて、大満足!!!!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are very pleased to hear that our Dolphin & You tour became a highlight of your trip! It is an honor that you chose us despite the weak yen. We are glad to know that you were able to create lovely memories with the photo options. I will share your comments with all our staff, including our guide AYA. We are thrilled that you were completely satisfied. We sincerely look forward to your next participation!
素敵なご感想、ありがとうございます!弊社ドルフィン&ユーのツアーがご旅行の目玉イベントになったとのこと、非常に嬉しいです!円安の中、弊社を選んでいただき、光栄です!写真オプションについても、素敵な思い出が残せたようで何よりです。ガイドのAYAをはじめ、スタッフ全員にこちらのコメントをお伝えいたします。大満足いただけたことを嬉しく思います。またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | 8:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/08 |
Reviewed by: ユースケ
We participated with our family of four, including two children in first and second grade! We thought we would have to go far to see wild dolphins, but we encountered them right along the coast as soon as we left the harbor. I was worried about seasickness and took some Travelmin beforehand, but there were no waves, so it wasn't necessary after all. I guess it depends on the weather.
Since our two children are naturally a bit timid, they quickly gave up on snorkeling as expected, but they had plenty of fun with the waterslide, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding! Our guide, Aya, and the photographer (I forgot their name) were very friendly and easy to interact with, and I'm glad we asked them for photos.
小学1年2年の子供2人、家族4人で参加してきました!
野生のイルカは遠くまで探しにいくと思ったら、ハーバーを出てすぐの沿岸で出会うことができました。船酔いを心配してあらかじめトラベルミンを飲みましたが、波のうねりなども無く、飲む必要はなかったです。天気にもよるのでしょうが。
子供2人は元々怖がりのため予想通りシュノーケルはすぐ諦めざるをえませんでしたが、ウォータースライダー、カヤック、SUPなどで十分楽しんでくれました!
ガイドのAyaさんやカメラマンの方(名前忘れちゃいました)はとってもフレンドリーで接しやすく、写真もお願いして良かったです。
Thank you for your feedback and for participating with your family! I'm very glad to hear that you encountered wild dolphins right away. It's great that you could enjoy activities like the water slide, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding without worrying about seasickness! I also appreciate your kind words about our guide Aya and the friendly service from our photographer. We sincerely look forward to your next visit!
ご感想、またご家族でのご参加、ありがとうございます!野生のイルカにすぐに出会えたとのこと、とても嬉しいです。船酔いの心配もなく、シュノーケル以外にウォータースライダーやカヤック、SUPを楽しんでいただけたようで良かったです!ガイドのAyaやカメラマンのフレンドリーな対応についても温かいお言葉、感謝いたします。またのご参加を心よりお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | 8:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/09 |
Reviewed by: ママ
I was worried because there were no Japanese speakers available, but there was no problem enjoying the activities themselves (I think it would have been even more fun if I could understand the English explanations). My family had a great time, especially the kids who were very satisfied! One of the other groups on board looked quite miserable from seasickness, so I recommend bringing motion sickness medication.
日本語を話す方がいない時間帯だったので心配でしたが、アクティビティを楽しむこと自体に問題はなく(たぶん英語の説明が分かればもっと楽しかったと思いますが)、家族で楽しんできました。とくに子どもが大満足でした!同乗していた別グループの方は、船に酔ってずっと辛そうだったので、酔い止め持参がオススメです。
Thank you for your review. I'm very happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time. As you mentioned here, I recommend taking motion sickness medication for customers who are concerned about seasickness.
書き込み、ありがとうございます。家族で楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しいです。ありがとうございます。ここにも書いていただいている通りですが、船酔いがご心配なお客様には、酔い止めの服用をお勧めします。
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| Packages: | 12:00 出港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This was the highlight of our trip! Esp seeing the dolphins spalshing around!!
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear that seeing the dolphins on our tours was the highlight of your trip! We hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences!
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really awesome morning- gorgeous waters and lots and lots of sea life!
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Loewe
We were very happy and thankful we decided to go with this semi private tour! Both captains, Shanti and Lauren, were so knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely be choosing them again in our future trips!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/13 |
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: 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: SAKI
We participated as a family. There were no Japanese people, and everything was in English. I stumbled a bit there. They were asking various questions to the customers, like "Has anyone done snorkeling before?" but I couldn't quite understand. In the end, another customer helped me with putting on the wetsuit (in English). Still, there were many Japanese families. When we got off the boat into the sea, there was a boy who panicked because he couldn't touch the bottom (of course, he was wearing a life jacket). The crew was throwing floatation devices from the boat and telling him to use them, but it didn't get through. When I asked in Japanese, "Do you want to use it?" he nodded and seemed to calm down. I think it's fine if you have no problem with everything being in English, but sometimes there are troubles...
Then there was seasickness! A few people were really groggy... some were lying down clutching bags, and a group of girls who were so excited at first looked completely exhausted. It was sad to see. My child is also prone to motion sickness, so I gave them anti-nausea candy twice, once before leaving Waikiki and once when boarding the boat, which helped. Anti-nausea measures are essential! Also, bring a towel. It gets cold when you come out of the sea! The wind was strong (while the boat was moving), and the wet body lost heat.
Finally, the kids were thrilled to get tattoo stickers, saying it felt "local"!
I saw a comment saying "no cash needed," so I didn't bring any, but I wish I had. It's a shame I couldn't give a tip to Tittha, who took great care of us. Thank you, Tittha!!
親子で参加。
日本人はおらず、全て英語で。
そこでちょっとつまずきました。
「スノーケリングやったことある人?」とか、色々お客さんに聞いてるんですが、
イマイチ理解出来ない。
ウェットスーツの着方も、結局他のお客さん(英語で)が手伝ってくれました。
それでも日本人のご家族も多くて。
ボートから海へ降りた時、足がつかないことにパニックになっている男の子がいたんですが(もちろんライフベストは着用していました)
ボートからクルーが浮き具を投げて何度も使ってと言っていたんですが、通じず。
私が日本語で「使う?」と声かけたら頷いて落ち着くことが出来たようです。
全て英語でも問題なければ、良いと思いますが、
時々トラブルが…。
あとは船酔い!
何人か…それはそれはもうグロッキーになって…袋を握りしめて横になっていたり、最初はあんなにはしゃいでたのにという女の子組もグッタリしていたり…。
見てて可哀想でした。
我が子も酔いやすいので、ワイキキ出発時と、船乗船時の2回、酔い止めキャンディを服用させて、難なきを得ました。
酔い止め対策必須ですね!
あとはタオル。海から上がると寒いです!
風も強いので(ボートで走ってる最中は)、濡れた体が体温を奪いました。
最後にタトゥーシールを貼って貰えたのが子供は「ロコっぽい」と大喜び!
どなたかのコメントで「現金はいらない」と書かれてあったので持って行かなかったのですが、
持って行けば良かったです。
私達親子のお世話をよくしてくれたTitthaにチップを渡せなかったのが残念です。
Thank you Tittha!!
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| Packages: | 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/24 |
Reviewed by: まーちゃん
I was able to see not only dolphins and sea turtles but also whales up close, which was a valuable experience. The crew members were all very friendly, and I truly had a great time.
When the sun was blocked by clouds, it felt quite chilly, so I think it's a good idea to prepare a light jacket. Also, since the boat swayed quite a bit, I recommend being well-prepared with motion sickness remedies to enjoy the experience fully.
イルカやウミガメの他に、クジラも生で見ることが出来て、貴重な経験が出来ました。
クルーの方々も気さくな方ばかりで、本当に楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。
雲で陽が遮られると結構肌寒く感じたので、羽織物を準備しておいたほうがいいと思います。
また船の揺れが結構大きいので酔い止め対策はしっかりと準備したほうが楽しめると思います。
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| Packages: | 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/24 |
Reviewed by: とみ
Both the participants and the staff created a great atmosphere, making it a memorable page in my travel experiences! I was able to see more animals than I expected. The food was delicious too.
参加者もスタッフもいい雰囲気で旅行の思い出の1ページになりました!動物も思ったより多く見れました。ご飯もおいしかったです。
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| Packages: | 【お得なセット割】7:00出港プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Tommy
I wasn't able to see dolphins, but I did get to see whales and turtles. Since they are wild animals, there's no guarantee you'll see them, so I actually feel grateful for the experience of seeing the less common animals. Oh, but maybe that's because I was able to see dolphins twice in the past, in Hawaii and Guam.
イルカを観る事ができませんでしたが、クジラや亀を観る事ができました。
野生動物である限り絶対はないので、イルカを見られないという事も
あるんだなあと、逆に確率の少ない方の経験ができて良かったという感想です。
あ、でも、それは、私は過去にハワイとグアムで2回、イルカを観る事が
できたからかも知れません。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/14 |
Reviewed by: ぴかちゃん
We participated with two friends and two 3-year-olds, making a total of six people.
It was a fun cruise accompanied by cheerful music. Depending on the day, it might be a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some medication beforehand. We were able to see many dolphins, and both adults and children were very excited.
Although it was my first time participating in dolphin watching and snorkeling, my friends, who have been multiple times, said it was a relatively relaxed tour and snorkeling experience. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to enjoy floating while being held and was happily watching the underwater world with the snorkeling mask we brought.
When we participated, it seemed there were no Japanese speakers, but we were treated kindly, which made us feel at ease.
友人夫婦と3歳児2人、合わせて6人で参加しました。
陽気な音楽ともに楽しいクルージングでした。
日によるかもしれませんが、乗り物酔いに弱い方は酔い止めを飲んで参加した方が良いかもしれません。
イルカも沢山見ることが出来き、大人も子供達も大興奮でした。
投稿者はドルフィンウォッチングやシュノーケリングは初参加でしたが、複数回経験のある友人夫婦は比較的のんびりとしたツアーやシュノーケリングだと言っていました。
3歳の娘も抱えられながら気持ちよさそうに浮いたり、持参した水中箱メガネで楽しそうに海中を眺めていました。
私達が参加した時は日本語を話せる方はみえなかったようですが、親切に接して頂けたので安心しました。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン コオリナ地区 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/14 |
Reviewed by: L.S. Yamanaka
[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]
My morning with Iruka Hawaii's dolphin swim and snorkel was nothing short of absolutely perfect. From start to finish, every moment on the water was just fantastically fun!
The boat was a pleasantly spacious and comfortable, and the crew was incredibly helpful and impressively knowledgeable about dolphins. Their expertise added a whole new layer of appreciation to the experience~
Snorkeling twice was a highlight, and I spotted a bunch of fish and turtles, but the real showstopper was seeing bottlenose dolphins gliding beneath us. It was definitely something I will never forget :)
We also got great views of Hawaiian spinner dolphins from the boat, and I can't describe just how adorable it is when you see them jumping and spinning out of the water. Definitely glad I had my phone camera ready!
Lunch was simple yet delicious, hitting the spot perfectly, and the availability of snacks was a great way to stay fueled for the adventure.
And a massive shoutout for the provided transportation from Waikiki to Waianae since it is almost an hour drive, and I wouldn't have been able to get out there any other way.
Can't wait to go again!!!
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and leaving a 5-star review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time on our boat and saw so much wildlife! Come back soon! Mahalo
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/22 |
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Motion sickness medication is essential. For those who are not physically active during snorkeling, I think borrowing a float will allow you to relax and float leisurely.