Reviewed by: みゃ(´ω`)
The staff spoke Japanese, and when I forgot my contact lenses, they flexibly rented me prescription snorkeling gear. When I got into the sea, I was able to see dolphins and even met a sea turtle, which was very healing. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.
スタッフの方が日本語が話せる方で、コンタクトを忘れたため、落ち込んでいたところ臨機応変に度付きのシュノーケルをレンタルしてくれました(´ω`)海に出たら、イルカも見れましたし、ウミガメにも会えてとても癒されました(´ω`)また機会があれば参加したいと思います(´ω`)
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<コオリナ送迎> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: seizy
Dolphins are wild, so whether you can swim close to them is a matter of luck. During our visit, we spotted dolphins right after leaving the harbor, but they swam away before we could get close, and we only saw them from a distance for a moment.
I was really impressed that we could swim with the sea turtles so close.
The staff was cheerful and made the experience enjoyable, so we had a great time.
イルカは野生なので、近くで泳げるかどうかは運次第。私たちの時は、港を出てすぐにイルカを発見したのですが、近くまで行く前に離れてしまい、離れたところから一瞬しか見られませんでした。
ウミガメは本当に手の届く場所で泳げるので感激しました。
スタッフが明るくて楽しく盛り上げてくれるので楽しく過ごせました。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/13 |
Reviewed by: H.I
I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles, as well as many other fish. The instructor was swimming with an octopus in one hand. The taro burger on the water was quite delicious. I only experienced a little bit of hula dancing, but it felt simple enough that I think I could do it. Although the morning starts early, it was a fulfilling experience that didn't feel like just a half-day tour. The staff were all bright and kind, making it a tour that anyone can enjoy!
イルカもウミガメも会うことができました。もちろん他の魚もたくさん。インストラクターの方はタコを片手に泳いでました。海上のタロイモバーガーもなかなか美味。フラダンスはさわり程度ですが、簡単なものですのでできるようになった気がします。朝は早いですが半日ツアーとは思えない充実した一時でした。スタッフみんなが明るく優しいので誰でも楽しめるツアーです!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Cran2279
Amazing time and exceeded all hopes and exepectations
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| Packages: | Waikiki Pick-Up |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/12 |
Reviewed by: カリンカリン☆
It seems I was lucky on the day I participated, as a large group of dolphins was found right away. Even without swimming, just floating with my face in the water, I could see the dolphins swimming just below us! There were baby dolphins too, and their calls were so clear; it was incredibly moving. We moved to another spot and also got to see sea turtles and beautiful fish. I was able to try stand-up paddleboarding as well, so I was very satisfied!
私が参加した日はラッキーだったみたいでイルカ先生の大群がすぐ見つかりました。泳がなくてもプカプカ顔付けて浮いてるだけで、私達のすぐ下をイルカ達が泳いで行きました!赤ちゃんイルカもいて、鳴き声もすごくはっきり聞こえてめっちゃ感動しました。場所を移動してウミガメ教授やきれいな魚達にも会えました。スタンドアップパドルもできたし満足!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/23 |
Reviewed by: linolino
This tour is an essential activity every time I visit Hawaii. There’s nothing quite like seeing dolphins and swimming with them; it’s so healing. However, this time, for the seventh visit, there were no dolphins... The sea was indeed quite rough, and it wasn’t a situation where the dolphins or turtles could relax.
During the cruising, the staff really tried to lift our spirits more than usual, but it was still disappointing. It seems that the dolphins headed to a completely different location from where they usually are, and the captain mentioned that it would be difficult to chase after them once we received that information due to time constraints. I understand that they are wild animals, and it’s beyond anyone's control, but is it really that difficult to catch information about dolphin movements every day before setting out?
A friend who was seeing dolphins for the first time was also very disappointed, but we agreed that maybe it was a chance to say, "Come back to Hawaii again!"
Next time, we’ll be waiting for you, dolphins!
こちらのツアーは、渡ハの度に欠かせないアクティビティです。イルカを見て一緒の海で泳ぐ、こんなに癒されることはありません。しかし、今回、7回目で初めて、イルカがいない。。。確かに、海はうねりが強く、イルカもカメも落ち着いて休める状況ではありませんでした。
クルージング中は、いつも以上にスタッフが盛り上げてくれましたが、やはり、残念に思いました。朝から、いつもとは全く異なる場所にイルカたちは向かったようで、その情報が入ってから追いかけることは時間的に難しいと、キャプテンから話がありました。自然の生き物ですから、仕方がないことは承知していますが、毎日、イルカの動向の情報をキャッチしてから、船を出すことは難しいのでしょうか?
今回、イルカを見るのが初めての友人も、とても残念がっていましたが、「また、ハワイにおいでよ」と、チャンスをくれたのかもね!と、納得しました。
次は待っててね、イルカさん。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/14 |
Reviewed by: やちん
We participated as a couple with our 8-year-old son. We were very excited to swim with the dolphins multiple times and see them up close. It was reassuring to have a guide from Japan, which made us feel safe participating. The guide was flexible and adapted to the dolphins' situation, allowing us to fully enjoy our time.
夫婦と8才の息子とで参加。何度もイルカと泳ぎ、間近でみることができて大変興奮しました。また日本の方がガイドなので安心して参加できます。イルカの状況によって臨機応変に対応されていたので、充実した時間を満喫することができました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/06 |
Reviewed by: teji
I was satisfied that I could go to the western sea, which I couldn't visit on my own, and swim with dolphins. However, the snacks were a bit disappointing. They took a lot of photos, and I thought about purchasing them later, but it was 5,000 yen for email attachment or CD-ROM! They also mentioned that it was a graduation album with about 300 photos of other people included. I didn't really need that many. Everyone else seemed to buy it, though. I would have definitely purchased if they had printed just one photo of the two of us for 20 dollars. Also, the staff's energy was high throughout, so I thought it might be a tour aimed at younger people.
自分では行く事ができない西の海に行けてイルカと泳げたので満足はしてます。ただ軽食がしょぼいかな・・。あと写真をいっぱい撮ってくれていたので後で購入しようと思いましたがメール添付orCDROMでなんと5千円!!それも卒業アルバムだと名し他の人の写真も入って300枚ほどあるとの事。そんなにいらないんだよなぁ~と思いました。他の方はみんな買ってましたけどね。二人の写真を1枚プリントしてくれて20ドルとかなら全然買うのに~と思いました。
また終始スタッフさんのテンションが高いので若い人向けのツアーかなぁ~とも思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Red Headed Sister's
The best excursion of our trip!! Dolphin Excursions staff are very educated and professional. Keep the customer in mind.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/21 |
Reviewed by: はるこ
I had an amazing day that exceeded my expectations! First of all, our guide, Julie, was truly wonderful and great at getting everyone excited, which raised our spirits even before we saw the dolphins! Unfortunately, there was a boat from a dolphin protection organization that day, so we couldn't swim with the dolphins, but we were still able to see many wild dolphins up close, which was very moving. (I've heard that days when you can't swim with the dolphins are quite rare, so don't worry.) We also got to see a baby dolphin swimming, which was even more touching. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling. You can rent a wetsuit for $10. Even those who can't swim can definitely give it a try. The atmosphere on the boat was fun throughout the day, making it a very fulfilling experience. I will definitely participate again!
予想以上に素晴らしい1日を過ごせました!まずガイドのジュリさんが本当に素敵な方で、盛り上げ上手なのでイルカを見る前からテンションが高まりました!実はこの日、イルカを保護する団体の船?が出ていたのでイルカと一緒に泳ぐことは残念ながら出来なかったのですが、それでも生で野生のイルカを沢山見ることが出来てとても感動しました。(これが理由でイルカと泳げない日はめったにないそうなので安心して下さい)また、赤ちゃんイルカが泳いでるのも見れて、更に感動でした。その後はシュノーケリングを楽しみました。ウェットスーツを10$で借りることが出来ます。泳げない子も全然挑戦できます。船上でも、始終楽しい雰囲気作りをして下さっていたので1日が大変充実していました。また絶対参加します!
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/10 |
Reviewed by: だんごまむ
I participated with my sons who are 5, 7, and 9 years old. They had never snorkeled in deep water before, so they were really scared. I managed to take them out twice with floating vests, but on the third dive, my son said he didn't want to go and stayed on the boat.
However! On that third attempt, I finally got to see dolphins without them escaping! I wish I had forced him to go...
After that, he didn't want to snorkel anymore, but I somehow got him to come out, and we were able to see a lot of turtles and fish.
I think it's essential to get used to snorkeling before going. We went on the fourth day, so I thought he would be okay, but the sea with dolphins is deep, and it was still scary for him. I think if we had brought a float, he wouldn't have been as scared. (We were able to borrow a float stick, but it seems that wasn't enough to ease his fear.)
5,7,9歳の息子と参加しました。
足の着かないところでのスノーケリングをしたことがなかったので、怖がってしょうがありませんでした。
フローティングベストを
なんとかだましだまし2回は連れて行きましたが、最後3回目のダイブは「行かない」と、とうとう船に残ってしまいました。
でもでも!この3回目にやっとイルカに逃げられずに見ることができたのです!
無理やり連れて行けば良かった。。。
この後のシュノーケリングも行きたがりませんでしたが、なんとか連れだして、カメや魚をたくさん見ることができました。
行く前にスノーケリングに慣れておくことは必須だと思います。
うちも4日目に行ったので、もう大丈夫かと思っていましたが、イルカのいる海は深いのでやっぱり恐怖見たいです。
せめて、浮き輪を持って行けばもうちょっと怖がらなかったかな、と思います。
(浮き棒は貸してもらえました。でも、それだけでは怖かったみたいです。)
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/27 |
Reviewed by: halp
I had a dream of swimming with dolphins, and it came true! The guide was a woman who was bright and articulate, providing just the right amount of information. The round-trip transportation and instructions on the boat were clear, allowing me to participate with peace of mind.
After about 20-30 minutes out at sea, we encountered a pod of dolphins. It was said that there were probably around 80 of them, and we hit the biggest pod of the year. During the day, they were swimming while half-asleep, so we couldn't see them jumping, but it was a rare experience to hear their sounds and see baby dolphins.
It gets cold when you come out, so it's better to bring a hoodie or something similar. I participated wearing a rash guard and leggings, but others rented wetsuits for about 1,000 yen. I think it would be cold without one.
After the dolphins, we moved the boat a little and went snorkeling, where we also encountered sea turtles. It was really fun. I hope that the other boats were operated in a way that wouldn't stress the dolphins.
イルカと泳ぐのが夢でしたがそれが叶いました!
ガイドさんは女性の方で、明るくハキハキしていて必要十分な情報を提供してくれます。往復の送迎、船での指示などもわかりやすく、安心して参加できました。
沖に出て20-30分でイルカの群れに遭遇。おそらく80頭くらいはいるだろうということで、今年一番の大きな群れに当たったということでした。
昼間は半分寝ながら泳いでいる、ということでジャンプなどを見ることはできませんが赤ちゃんイルカがいたり、鳴き声が聴こえたり、貴重な体験でした。
上がると寒いので、パーカーなどは持参した方が良いです。自分はラッシュガードとスパッツを着て参加しましたが、他の人はウェットスーツを千円くらいで借りていました。着ないと寒いと思います。
イルカの後は船で少し移動してシュノーケリングをしましたがここではウミガメにも会えました。
本当に楽しかったです。他の船も何隻かいたのでイルカにストレスを与えることのないよう運営されていればいいなと思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/18 |
Reviewed by: まいまい
I participated with my colleagues from work! When I come to Hawaii, I definitely want to go into the ocean! I joined this activity because I wanted to snorkel in the beautiful sea!
The ocean in Hawaii is really beautiful! It's just so blue! We cruised on a boat for a while to our destination. There were unlimited soft drinks, and since it was early in the morning, we also had breakfast. It was the best to feel the nice breeze while gliding over the beautiful sea and sipping juice!
When we arrived at our destination, everyone joined in the search for dolphins! I was so happy to be the first to spot one! There were baby dolphins too, which made the excitement even greater!
After dolphin watching, we all went snorkeling. I never expected to encounter a sea turtle! It felt like we were swimming together!
There were so many fish, and I had no fear of the ocean at all! In the waters of Japan, it feels dark and a bit scary...
After thoroughly enjoying snorkeling, we had lunch! Being able to drink alcohol made it truly the best!
Above all, having a guide in Japanese allowed us to learn about the habits and knowledge of dolphins and sea turtles!
I want to go again!
職場の同僚と参加しました!
ハワイにきたら絶対海に入りたい!キレイな海をシュノーケリングしたいという気持ちからこのアクティビティに参加しました!
やっぱりハワイの海はとてもキレイ‼︎とにかく青い‼︎
しばらく船に乗って目的地までクルージング♡
ソフトドリンクが飲み放題で朝早い分ちゃんと朝食もありました。
気持ちい風にあたりながらキレイな海の上を走り、ジュースを飲んで最高♪♪
目的地に着くと、参加したみんなでイルカ探し♪
1番最初にみつけることができてハッピー!(´∀`艸)
赤ちゃんイルカもいて楽しい気持ちが高まりました!
イルカウォッチングした後は、みんなでシュノーケリング♡
まさか、海ガメに出逢えるとは⁉︎
まるで一緒に泳いでるみたい♪
魚もたくさんいて、海への恐怖心が全くわかなかったです!日本の海だと暗くてなんだか怖い…
充分シュノーケリングを堪能した後は昼食!お酒も飲めてホントに最高でした!
なにより日本語でのガイドがあったからイルカや海ガメの習性や知識を学習でしました!
また行きたい!
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: たけだ
Since being healed by wild dolphins four years ago, this was my second time participating. The first spot was filled with a school of dolphins swimming around, and it was over in the blink of an eye, but I was satisfied as dolphins crossed right in front of me and I could hear their voices. At the second spot, there were more than 50 dolphins, some of them were relaxing and there were even baby dolphins, which was incredibly healing and satisfying once again.
Also, while moving on the boat, I saw many dolphins performing spin jumps, as if they were saying, "Come back again!" I’m thinking of going to the Big Island next year.
4年前に野生のイルカに癒されて以来、2度目の入学でした。
1度目のポイントは泳ぎまくるイルカの群れでアッという間でしたが、目の前をイルカが横切るわ、イルカの声は聞けるわで満足。2度目のポイントでは、なんと約50頭以上の群れで、ゆったり寝ている状態で子供のイルカもいたりして、今回も癒されて大満足でした。
また、船で移動中にはイルカのスピンジャンプも多く見られ、また来いよ!と言われているようでした。
来年はハワイ島に行こうかな。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Tim Owens
The dolphin and turtle, 100 points. Subtracting 30 points for the unexpected above = 70 points! ♪
$150 for 2 people plus chips, so the dolphin swim at a certain aquarium might feel like a better deal.
オラオラの〇―さん。委員長?
トゲトゲした〇屋アンナ風のダミ声でイケイケのトーク!
イルカと亀、100点 引く 上記(予想外)マイナス30点 = 70点だよ~♪
150ドル×2名 プラスchipなんで、某水族館のドルフィンスイムの方がお得感あるかもしれませんね。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/16 |
Reviewed by: AAA
I was able to see dolphins, and the ocean was very beautiful.
During the snorkeling, I also saw a turtle, which was very cute.
There was also a hula dance lesson, making it a packed tour.
Unfortunately, while there was a photographer, it seems that you can only have photos taken but cannot purchase them...
イルカも観れたし、海もとても綺麗でした。
その後のシュノーケリングでカメも観れてとても可愛かったです。
フラダンスレッスンもあり、盛りだくさんのツアーでした。
残念なのは、カメラマンさんがついているのですが、写真はとってもらうだけで購入はできないみたいです。。。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: yno
There were fewer Japanese participants, but there were Japanese instructions, and it was fun. We saw a sea turtle right after the boat left, and we also spotted rays. We encountered many pods of wild dolphins.
However, I got seasick right away, which was tough. I didn't think I was that prone to motion sickness, but it seems that smaller boats can make you feel queasy. It's a good idea to have motion sickness medication prepared. Breakfast and lunch were included, but the staff advised that those who are prone to seasickness should eat a light breakfast or skip it to avoid feeling sick. Unfortunately, I had already eaten by that time...
But snorkeling with the wild dolphins and enjoying the beautiful sea was amazing.
日本人参加者は少なめでしたが、日本語の案内もあり、楽しかったです。船がでてすぐにウミガメに会えたし、エイも見えました。野生イルカはたくさんの群れに出会えました。
ただ、すぐに船酔いしてしまい、大変でした。乗り物酔いはそんなにし易い方ではなかったはずなんですが、小型の船だとやっぱり酔いやすいです。酔い止めを用意しておいた方が安心です。朝食とランチ付きですが、酔いやすい人は朝食は少なめか食べない方が酔いにくいですよ、とスタッフにアドバイスされました。その時には私は食べちゃった後でしたが。。。
でも、野生イルカやキレイな海のシュノーケリングは最高でした。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン(2017年12月31日までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Snow Man
It was very interesting, with no time to rest as we moved from one thing to the next.
However, I was puzzled that, despite the mention of tips being included at the time of booking, there was a request for tips on-site.
Please either state that tips are not included or make it so that tips are not required on-site.
I plan to visit again! ★
休む暇なく次から次へとで、とても面白かったです。
ただ申し込み時にチップ込みと記載があったにも関わらず、現地でチップのお願いがあったのが疑問。
記載にチップは含みませんと書くか、現地でのチップを無しにするかどちらかにして下さい。
また遊びに行く予定です★
Thank you for using our service.
Please note that there is no mention of tips included on the tour page.
For information regarding tip payments, please check the local guidelines.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
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ツアーページ上にチップ込みというご案内はしておりません。
チップのお支払いに関しましては、現地のご案内をご確認ください。
体験談のご投稿ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/21 |
Reviewed by: marilyn
Awesome adventure! Truly enjoyed being on a boat being overseen by experienced and helpful staff. Saw turtles and dolphins and snorkled as they swam around us. Great lunch too
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/04 |
Reviewed by: たかゆき
I had the pleasure of using Dolphin University. To put it simply, it was amazing! We were blessed with good weather, got to visit the sacred site of Makua, met dolphins, and encountered sea turtles, making it the best memory without any complaints. The staff, including class representative Sue, were very accommodating, and I had a lot of fun! I will definitely participate in Manta University next time!! Thank you very much!
イルカ大学利用させていただきました。
一言で言うと最高でした!
天候にも恵まれ聖地マクアにもいけて、イルカにも会えて、ウミガメにも会えて文句なしで1番いい思い出になりました。
学級委員のスーさんをはじめスタッフの方の対応もよく凄く楽しかったです!ぜひつぎはマンタ大学に参加します!!ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/01 |
Reviewed by: あすまんせん
I participated because it had been my dream since childhood to swim with wild dolphins. I had to wear a life jacket the whole time, which was a bit disappointing compared to what I imagined a dolphin swim would be like, but I was moved when I heard the dolphins' voices and when they swam right underneath me. There were also many turtles that I could see up close, which was great. One downside was that the tour guide was a bit too talkative, which bothered me and made me feel uncomfortable during my time in Hawaii. There’s room for improvement, ◯-san... Also, it might be a bit tough for those who can't swim. The malasadas from Leonard's were delicious!
野生のイルカと泳ぐのが子どもの時からの夢だったので参加しました。ライフジャケットをずっと着用してなければいけないため、ドルフィンスイムを想像していくと少々期待はずれですがイルカの声が聞こえたりすぐ真下を通ったときは感動しました。カメもたくさんいて間近で見られ、とても良かったです。ひとつ残念だったのはツアーガイド?の方が、いつも一言多くていちいち勘に触ったので、ハワイに来て嫌な気分になりました。◯ーさん、改善の余地ありです…あと泳げない人は若干ツラいツアーかも。レナーズのマラサダおいしかった!
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I thought the first boat would have a better encounter rate, but it was full, so we took the second boat. We departed the port after eating malasadas.
It took quite a while to reach the point where the dolphins were, but since it was summer vacation, there were seven children under 12 on board. Thanks to that, we were able to try three times and see dolphins each time, which was great. To be honest, it felt more like watching the dolphins swim underwater rather than swimming with them.
I wore a long-sleeved rash guard, so I didn't rent a wetsuit, but after getting out of the water and heading to the next point, it was a bit chilly.
There was a place to store luggage under the seats on the boat, but in some spots, people got soaked from the waves.
After that, we moved to a snorkeling point where we could see turtles and tried canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. The stand-up paddleboarding felt more like paddling calmly on the sea like a canoe rather than riding the waves, and it seemed difficult to stand on the board.
On the way back, we had cheeseburgers. Along the way, we were also served warm tea, snacks, and juice.
Since we tried three times, there was no time to change, so everyone got on the bus in their swimsuits to return to the hotel. The air conditioning on the bus was very strong, and it was cold. Usually, it seems that people change in a spacious restroom.
Some experiences mention a strict guide, but we had a Japanese male guide who was very good.
第1便の方が遭遇率が良いのかと思いましたが、満員で第2便の出発となりました。
マラサダを食べてから港を出発。
イルカのいるポイントまで随分かかりましたが、この日夏休みと言うこともあり12歳以下の子供が7人もいると言う話でしたが、おかげで3回もチャレンジして頂き3回ともイルカを見ることが出来て良かったです。
正直一緒に泳ぐと言うかは水中でイルカが泳いでいるのを見ると言った感じでした。
私は長袖のラッシュガードを着用して行ったのでウェットスーツはレンタルしませんでしたが、海から上がりまた次のポイントまで船を走らせると少し肌寒かったです。
手荷物は船の座席の下にしまう場所がありましたが場所によっては波がかかりずぶ濡れになってる人もいました。
その後カメに会えるシュノーケルポイントに移動しカヌーやスタンダップ・パドルボードに挑戦。
スタンダップパドルは波に乗ると言うよりカヌーの様に穏やかな海の上を漕ぐだけでしたがボードに立つのが難しい様でした。
そして帰りながらチーズバーガーを頂きました。途中温かいお茶やスナック菓子やジュースも出ました。
今回は3回もチャレンジしたので時間が無く着替える時間も無かったので、皆水着のままバスに乗りホテルに帰りました。
バスの中はクーラーがガンガンに効いてて寒かったです。
普段は広めのトイレで着替えるようです。
体験談の中には厳しい口調のガイドだった事も書かれていますが、私達は日本人男性のガイドさんでとても良かったです。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: ひまわ
I participated with my 11-year-old daughter. That day, we were blessed with good weather and were able to see many dolphins, tropical fish, and sea turtles. Both my daughter and I were very satisfied with the tour. Since my daughter had been taking swimming lessons, she didn't have any resistance to the water, but when it came to wearing fins, putting on a mask, and jumping off the boat with the group, it seemed that my 11-year-old daughter was a bit hesitant at first. Now, it has become a wonderful memory. The staff were also very kind, making it a fantastic tour.
11歳の娘と参加させて頂きました。その日は、天気にも恵まれ、沢山のイルカや、熱帯魚、海ガメを見る事が出来、娘ともども大満足のツアーでした。
娘は、水泳を習っていたので水に対してのて抵抗はなかったんですが、ヒィンを履き、水中メガネを付け、グループの方々と船がら飛びおりるのには、11歳の娘も初めは、少し戸惑いがあったようです。
今となっては、楽しい思い出になりましたが〜
スタッフの方々もとても優しく、素敵なツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: ハマー
You can swim with dolphins! It's tougher than you might imagine because they are wild animals. There are many challenging aspects, but it was a great tour that provided a lot of enjoyment.
イルカと一緒に泳げます!
想像以上に泳げないと厳しいです。だって相手が野生なので。
色々と厳しいポイントも多いですが、色々と楽しませてくれるいいツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Marisa
Timely pick-up, great folks, and tasty food. Oh, and did I mention dolphins! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and can say that this is by far the best dolphin snorkel I've been on. I got my gear within 5 minutes of check-in and put in my lunch choice. Dolphin Excursions is an educationally based tour company and some of the people there are marine biologists. They seemed to read the behavior of the dolphins very well. The baby spinner dolphins are super cute! This is a great time of year because the dolphins are having babies so they are fun to watch. We went out about 3 times to snorkel, twice with the dolphins so close. I have never seen so many dolphins with me in the water, and you can even hear them 'singing' before you see them. When we got back, lunch was already made. The food is great at Spinner's Cafe, and the people are courteous. I had a great time and can say that many others did as well.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/22 |
Reviewed by: ピーチ
First day at Iruka University! This time, the staff was very energetic and taught us a lot about the ocean, so thank you for the enjoyable time!
When searching for dolphins, we were ready to go as soon as we spotted them! At first, it felt a bit intense until we got used to it, but they really helped us encounter wild dolphins, and we were able to see a large pod with our own eyes. When I submerged my ears in the water, I could clearly hear the dolphins' calls, which was incredibly exciting!
At Ryugu Castle, a wild honu (sea turtle) came within 50 centimeters, and I was so thrilled to be able to touch it! I was desperately trying to stay still on the surface, but the honu gracefully dove without touching me, making it a very rare experience! On the boat, there was no time to be bored, and I had a fulfilling and fun day. I definitely want to participate again next time!
One disappointing thing was that there were professional photographers taking pictures, and when I purchased the data ($60), I received photos of all participants, but I had fewer pictures than other families. It felt a bit disappointing since I paid the same amount as others. I think participants should definitely approach the photographers and ask for more photos!
いるか大学初登校!今回はスタッフの皆さんとても元気で海のあれこれたくさん教えてもらって楽しぃ時間をありがとうございました!
イルカ探しは、見つけ次第すぐスタンバイ!慣れるまでスパルタ感に思ってしまいましたが(^^)野生のイルカとの遭遇に一生懸命引っ張って行ってくださってしっかりイルカの大群を目で見られたし海中に耳を浸けているとキューキューキューてイルカの鳴き声もしっかり聞けて大感激⭐︎^o^
竜宮城では野生のホヌさんが50センチの近距離まできて触れたらヤバイ!って必死に水面でじっとしていたのですがホヌさんが、スゥーッと触れることなく無事潜ってくれたり〜とっても貴重な体験が出来ました!船の上ではぼーっとしてる暇はなくとても充実した楽しい1日を過ごせました、次もまた参加したいですね!
残念なのは一つプロカメラマン方もいらっしゃって撮ってくださっていたのですが、データ購入(60ドル)してみてみたら参加者全員のデータをいただきましたが他の家族の撮影枚数より少なく、他の方と同じ額払ってるのに…と少し残念な感じでした。参加される方は、ぜひぜひ積極的にカメラマンに近寄って撮ってもらった方が得!と思います^_^
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/02 |
Reviewed by: まらさだ
The captain is really good at finding the surface of the sea where the dolphins are! When we spotted them, we jumped in, and after the group swam away, we moved the boat... we repeated this three times. It was truly moving. We even saw baby dolphins and dolphins playing and spinning around.
After that, we moved again to meet the sea turtles, but unfortunately, there were only tropical fish... Still, we enjoyed seeing pufferfish, horse mackerel, and colorful fish. It's nature, so it can't be helped! I'm glad we got to see them at the North Shore beach (laughs).
On the way back, we waited at the port for about an hour for the shuttle bus to arrive, possibly because the road was congested. But thanks to that, all our swimsuits dried, and we were able to take a nap in the shade and have lunch at a nearby cafeteria. I recommend the lunch at the blue building! However, for those who were in a hurry, it must have been a frustrating hour...
Next, I might challenge myself to university!
とにかく船長が、イルカのいる海面を見つけるのが上手い!!
いたら飛び込んで、また群れが去ったらボートで移動して…を3回繰り返しました。
本っっ当に感動します。赤ちゃんイルカや、クルクル回って遊ぶイルカも見れました。
その後はまた移動してウミガメに会いに行ったんですが、残念ながら熱帯魚しかおらず…それでもフグや鯵、カラフルな魚と楽しめましたp(^_^)q
自然相手なので仕方ないですよね☆ノースショアのビーチで見ておいて良かった(笑)
帰りは道が混んでいたのか、送迎バスが到着するまで小一時間港で待ちました。でもそのお陰で全部水着も乾いたし、木陰でお昼寝、近くのカフェテリアでランチまでできちゃいましたp(^_^)qブルーの建物のランチ、お勧めです!
でも、焦っていた人にとっては、じれったい1時間だったでしょう…
つぎは大学にチャレンジしようかな♪(´ε` )
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/06 |
Reviewed by: drak
The lecture began in the car heading to the ship, and the children seemed somewhat intimidated by the stern instructor. The crowded car was silent. The strict guidance from the instructor continued on board the ship as well. I wonder if they learned not to underestimate the sea.
船へ向かう車内から講義が始まり、厳しい口調の教官に対して子供たちはやや萎縮気味に。満員の車内はシーンとしていました。船内でも教官の厳しい指導が続きました。海をなめてはいけないという教育にはなったかな。
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| Packages: | 10:30出発プラン(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/27 |
Reviewed by: 初ハワイ
I participated in this tour during my first visit to Hawaii.
On the day of the tour, we traveled to the port via a shared bus that stopped at various hotels in Waikiki. During the ride, we received an explanation about the tour.
It seems that the snorkeling spots vary by day, and since the dolphins are completely wild, there’s no guarantee that we will see them. Some days we might encounter around 80 dolphins, while other days we might only see about 20, or in the worst case, none at all. However, since this is nature, there's nothing we can do about it, and it can't be helped. Hearing this made me even more excited as I swayed in the bus.
Once we arrived at the port, we used the restroom, changed out of our clothes, and put on our swimsuits. At this time, they also offered wetsuit rentals, which I believe were around $20, so those who needed one could wear it. By the way, my husband and I thought we would be fine without one, but about half of the participants rented wetsuits.
When it was time to board the boat, I had imagined a somewhat larger vessel, but it felt more like a boat than a ship. Therefore, there was some rocking, so I recommend that anyone prone to motion sickness take some medication beforehand. I personally tend to get quite seasick, so I took some in advance.
After the boat set sail, we spent some time searching for dolphins in the vast ocean, but surprisingly, there were no dolphin detectors on board; we were relying solely on the captain's instincts and experience to find them! I was quite shocked and my anxiety and excitement grew.
Despite my worries, the scenery along the west coast of Oahu was incredibly mystical and beautiful. Unlike Waikiki Beach, it was very quiet and was described as a sacred place for the locals. However, since the name was unfamiliar to me, I forgot the location...
As we were swaying on the boat, the captain made a delightful announcement that there was a pod of dolphins! Everyone quickly put on their snorkeling gear and jumped into the water at the signal.
Following the guide, we proceeded and... there they were! A few dolphins were gracefully swimming at a depth of about 10 meters, and we could see them right below us! However, since we were wearing life jackets and floating on the surface, it didn’t feel like we were swimming with the dolphins. Instead, it felt like we were observing them from above, but I was still so happy to see wild dolphins!
Since dolphins are always swimming and moving, they soon swam away, and we returned to the boat to head in the direction they had gone and entered the water again.
Then, we were able to see another pod of dolphins, and this time, if we listened closely, we could hear their squeaky sounds! The guide also heard the sounds and mentioned that the dolphins were playing.
I don't know if the dolphins were calling out to us, but I felt incredibly happy to have such a precious experience!
After that, we moved by boat again and were taken to see the home of some sea turtles in the ocean. We were able to see about 10 wild sea turtles swimming leisurely up close! Sea turtles come up to the surface to breathe every few minutes, so even as we floated, we could see their faces right in front of us! As someone who loves turtles more than any other creature, I was even more excited about seeing the wild sea turtles than the dolphins!
This tour allowed us to see both wild dolphins and sea turtles, providing a truly rare and happy experience. I hope to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii.
I apologize for my clumsy writing, but I hope it serves as a reference for anyone who reads it. Thank you!
初めてのハワイで参加しました。
当日はワイキキの各ホテルを周る乗合いバスで港まで移動します。
その車内で、まずツアーの説明を受けます。
シュノーケリングするスポットは日によって違うようで、イルカも完全に野生なので、必ず会えるという確約はありませんという事でした。
日によっては80匹程のイルカに会えたり、20匹程しか会えなかったり、最悪全くいないという事もあるそうです。
でもそれも自然相手なのでどうする事もできないし、仕方がないという事でした。
私はそんな話を聞いてますますドキドキしながら、バスに揺られていました。
そして港に着くと、トイレを済ませて、着ていた服を脱ぎ、あらかじめ着用していた水着姿になります。
この時、ウェットスーツの貸し出しも行っていて、たしか20ドルだったと思いますので、必要な方はこちらも着用します。
ちなみに私たち夫婦は大丈夫だろうと思い借りませんでしたが、半数の方が借りていました。
そしていざ船に乗り込むのですが、私は勝手にちょっとした大きさのある船を想像してましたが、船というよりボートに近いかなという感じがしました。
そのためやはり揺れはありますので、乗り物酔いされる方は酔い止めを飲んで行かれる事をお勧めします。
私自身、普段から乗り物酔いが激しいタイプなので、あらかじめ飲んでいきました。
ボートが出港してしばらくの間、ひたすら広い海を進みながらイルカを探すのですが、驚く事にイルカ探知機などは装備しておらず、ただただ船長さんの感覚と経験だけで探すということでした‼︎
私はかなり驚きながらますます不安とドキドキが増していきました。
ただそんな不安を感じながらも、オアフ島西海岸沿いの景色はとても神秘的で綺麗でした。
ワイキキビーチとは違いとても静かで、地元の人達にとって神聖な場所であるというお話でした。
が、聞きなれない名前だった為、地名を忘れてしまいました、、、汗
そうこうしてボートに揺られていると、なんと船長さんからイルカの群れがいるという嬉しい発表が、、、‼︎
すぐにシュノーケリングを着けて海に入る大勢になり、合図とともに海へ飛び込みます。
そしてガイドさんの後に続いて進んで行くと、、、い、いました‼︎
数頭のイルカの群れが、水深10メートル⁇くらいのところを優雅に泳いでいて、私達の真下に見る事ができました‼︎
ただ、私達はライフジャケットを着用して水面に浮かんでいるので、水深何メートルも下にいるイルカと、一緒に泳いでいるという感覚ではなかったです。
ただイルカが群れで泳ぐ様子を私達が上から見ているというという感じでしたが、それでも野生のイルカに会えただけですごく嬉しかったです‼︎
イルカは常に泳いで移動しているので、しばらくするとみんな行ってしまい、私達も一旦ボートに戻り、イルカが進んで行った方向に先回りして、再度海へ入る事になりました。
すると、またイルカの群れを見る事ができたのですが、今度はよく耳を澄ましていると、キィキィキィ、、、というイルカの鳴き声を聞くことができました‼︎
ガイドさんも鳴き声を聞いていて、イルカが遊んでいたねと言っていました。
イルカが私達に向かって声をかけてくれたのかは分かりませんが、貴重な体験ができてすごく幸せな気持ちになりました‼︎
その後、再度ボートで移動し、海中にあるウミガメのおうちに案内してもらいました。
10匹程の野生のウミガメがゆったり泳いでいる光景をすぐ近くで見る事ができました‼︎
ウミガメは数分毎に空気を吸うために水面に上がってくるので、プカプカ浮いてる私達でも、すぐ間近で顔を見る事ができました‼︎
実は生き物の中で1番カメが好きな私は、イルカ以上に野生のウミガメに興奮しっぱなしでした‼︎
このツアーでは野生のイルカにもウミガメにも会えて、とっても貴重な幸せな体験ができました。
次回ハワイに行った際にも、また会いに行けたらなと思います。
つたない文章でしたが、少しでも読んで頂いた方の参考になれば幸いです。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/01 |
Reviewed by: tiny
We participated as a couple. We were moved to see wild dolphins and sea turtles! In particular, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and many dolphins swam right beside us. There were also a variety of colorful fish. They provided cheese for feeding, and when we threw it, they gathered around us. The boat ride was quite bumpy. Snorkels and fins are free, but wetsuits are available for rent at a cost. You can choose the size of the fins, but you cannot choose the snorkel, so if you have a smaller face or are uncomfortable using something someone else has used, it's better to bring your own. I brought mine. If you're not a strong swimmer, you can also borrow a float. If you bring an underwater camera, you can take many wonderful photos. After getting out of the water, it can be cold, so I think it's a good idea to bring a rash guard. You'll need to change in a public restroom that isn't very clean, so it's best to bring clothes that are easy to change into.
夫婦で参加しました。野生のイルカにもウミガメにも会えて感動しました!特に、イルカは群れに出会うことができ、たくさんのイルカがすぐそばをスーッと泳いでいきました。その他にも色とりどりの魚がいました。餌用のチーズをいただけるので、それを捲くと近くに集まってきました。移動はボートでかなり揺れます。シュノーケルとフィンは無料、ウェットスーツは有料貸出になります。フィンはサイズを選べますが、シュノーケルは選べないので、女性で顔が小さい方や知らない人が口にいれたものを使用するのに抵抗がある方は持参したほうがいいです。私は自分のを持ち込みました。泳ぎの苦手な方は浮き輪も貸してもらえます。水中カメラを持っていけば素敵な写真がたくさん撮れます。水からあがった後、寒いのでラッシュガードも持ち込むといいと思います。着替えはあまり綺麗ではない公衆トイレで済ませることになりますので、簡単に着替えられる服を持っていくといいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2014/07/18 |
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