Reviewed by: garathome
They pick you up at your hotel and drive you to the west side. They gear you up, they advise you not to touch or chase. You get on the water and if you're lucky, like us, you spot a pair of hump back whales. Then when they locate the dolphin herd, you get to swim among them for about an hour. Then you get to spend almost as much time over a reef, where you can swim with sea turtles and other fish. It was just terrific.
Then you get a decent sandwich and a drink, because you will be hungry after a full morning. Then they drive you back to Waikiki.
Excellent photo disk available to chronicle your trip, at a good price, if you wish. 400 photos of your trip + bonus file with great pics of dolphins, whales, and the area.
Only negative was no changing facility, public restrooms only. Also no bathroom on the boat so be prepared.
Definitely worth the price for this experience.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/28 |
Reviewed by: さくらん
The distance to the dolphins was far, and the snorkeling experience to see the dolphins was quite short, lasting less than 10 minutes, which was disappointing. However, there was plenty of time for snorkeling with sea turtles after moving to another location, so I wish I could have seen the dolphins a bit longer.
The staff members were very kind.
イルカとの距離が遠く、イルカ見学のシュノーケリング自体は10分弱とかなり短かったのが残念。 その後移動してからのウミガメなどのシュノーケリングタイムはたっぷりあったので、もう少しイルカを見たかったです。
係員の皆様は大変親切でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/19 |
Reviewed by: 姉の結婚式でオワフへ♪
The tour went quite far south in search of dolphins, and both my parents and I were moved to see nearly 30 dolphins!! The wetsuits are available for rent, but they help prevent sunburn and provide buoyancy in the water, so whether you're confident in swimming or not, wearing one allows you to focus on the dolphins, which was thrilling and made for an amazing day~♪
I didn't have high expectations for anything other than the dolphins, but the cheeseburgers and the hospitality of the staff were excellent! The tour also includes water activities like snorkeling and kayaking after lunch, so you definitely should experience them!!
Thank you very much!!
ツアーはイルカを探してかなり南下したけれど、
イルカ30匹近くを見る事ができて両親も私も感動!!
ウエットスーツが有料だけど、日焼け防止や水中で浮力が出るので、泳ぎに自身があってもなくても着ているとイルカに集中できて感動するし、楽しかったし最高の1日でした~♪
イルカ以外は期待してなかったけれど、チーズバーガーやスタッフの方のホスピタリティ最高!
昼食後のシュノーケリング、カヤックなどの水のアクティビティもツアーに含まれているので、是非体験するべき!!
ありがとうございました!!
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| Posted on: | 2013/03/12 |
Reviewed by: soramame
I was very moved to see the dolphins! Unfortunately, I didn't see any sea turtles, but I guess that's just how nature is. The energy is really high, so I think those who can keep up will have a great time. However, I might not recommend it for those who want a more peaceful experience...
イルカが見られたのはとても感動しました!残念ながらウミガメは見られませんでしたが自然相手なのでしょうがないかなと思います。
テンションがすごく高い感じなのでそれについていける人はとっても楽しと思います。静かな感じで楽しみたい人にはあまりお勧めできないかも・・・。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/05 |
Reviewed by: きしーー
We had a hard time finding dolphins and only spotted a group of six just in the nick of time. We finally went snorkeling, but we couldn't swim with them properly. We were disappointed as we had to head back due to time constraints, but thanks to the driver's consideration, we got a second chance. During the second attempt, we were able to swim quite close to them and had a great time.
なかなかイルカが見つからず、時間ギリギリで六頭だけの群れを発見。ようやくシュノーケルをしましたが、ちゃんと一緒に泳げず。時間が無いので帰るということになりガッカリしましたが、運転手の計らいで再度のチャレンジ。二回目はかなり近くで泳ぐことが出来て、楽しむことができました。
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| Posted on: | 2013/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Tahlia
Such an amazing experience! The staff were really helpful and friendly and knew a lot about the animals we would be seeing. We got to snorkel with a pod of dolphins for about an hour - an hour and a half, which was fantastic and then they took us to another snorkel reef spot where we saw about 5 sea turtles ! Would definitely recommend it !
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was worried about whether I could wake up properly since we had an early morning meeting, but I did my best to meet Dolphin Sensei. It takes about an hour by car, but the staff member, Julie, was so entertaining that we arrived in no time.
Since it's cold this season, we rented wet suits (for a fee) and set off! Along the way, we encountered sea turtles and whales. Several times!!
However, I was feeling down because we couldn't meet Dolphin Sensei. But the staff worked hard to find them, and in the end, we were able to swim with the dolphins. I'm grateful to the staff for their perseverance.
The mother and baby dolphins were so cute!
朝早い時間の集合だったので、ちゃんと起きられるか不安でいたが、
イルカ先生に会うためにがんばりました。
車で1時間くらいのところなのですが、車中ではスタッフのジュリさんのトークがおもしろくて
あっという間に着きます。
この時期は寒いのでウエットスーツを借りて(有料)出港!
途中ウミガメ、クジラに遭遇しました。何回も!!
しかし、肝心のイルカ先生には会えなくて、ブルーになっていました。
が、スタッフの方が一生懸命さがしてくださり、最後イルカと一緒におよぐことができました。
根気強くさがしてくれたスタッフに感謝です。
親子のイルカ、かわいかたなぁ
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This is my second time at Dolphin University 🎶
I was able to see many dolphins up close again, which was really great! The staff are all very fun people and they kindly teach you a lot of things! If you want to do something other than shopping in Hawaii, I definitely recommend it!\(^o^)/
2回目のイルカ大学です♫
前回よりも近くでまた沢山のイルカが見れたので
すごくよかったです(^^) スタッフの方はとても楽しい人ばっかりで、
また丁寧に色々教えてくれます!
ハワイで買い物以外に何かしたいなら絶対に
オススメです\(^o^)/
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On the way to see the dolphins, we were lucky enough to spot a whale. It's not often you get to see one so close. After that, we jumped into the sea where the dolphins were. We were able to see dolphins swimming in a group, but unfortunately, they were too deep, so it didn't feel like we were swimming with them. At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see a turtle. It swam quickly and dove down, so only a few people near the cameraman got to see it. When we returned to the boat, they handed out hamburgers and drinks, but since I couldn't eat due to seasickness, they packed it up for me to take home. Although it was disappointing about the dolphins, it was great to see the whale and turtle up close.
イルカを見に行く途中クジラを見ることが出来ました。
こんなに近くで見れるのはあんまりないということでラッキーでした。
その後イルカのいる海に飛び込みました。
集団で泳いでいるイルカを見ることは出来ましたが、イルカが深すぎて、一緒に泳いでるという感じではなかったのが残念でした。
シュノーケルのスポットでは、カメを見ることができました。
泳ぐのが早くすぐ下に行ってしまったので、見れたのはカメラマンさんの近くにいた数名でした。
船に戻るとハンバーガーやドリンクスナックを配っていただきましたが、船酔いで食べれなかったら袋に入れてお持ち帰りにしてくれました。
イルカは残念だったけど、クジラとカメが近くで見れたのでよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/09 |
Reviewed by: KOMO
I absolutely wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up for a tour. The boat ride wasn't too difficult, and I enjoyed the crew's performance on board. However, due to the rain the day before, the water clarity was poor, and it wasn't the bright blue sea I had hoped for with the dolphins! While searching for dolphins, I repeatedly prepared to jump in, but I was only able to see dolphins twice and couldn't swim with them. Unfortunately, I didn't see many fish at the snorkeling spot either. However, the water was not cold, and I could float comfortably. The special double burger on the boat was a lucky find! The excitement of seeing the dolphins was definitely there. I hope to swim with them next time. The hula was okay and somewhat interesting.
P.S. The boat does sway with the waves, so don't underestimate seasickness. I was fine since I'm used to it, but several people did get seasick. If you're participating, make sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding (^^).
絶対にイルカと一緒に泳ぎたくて、ツアーに申し込みました。
船での移動はそれほど苦にはならず、船上でのクルーのパフォーマンスも楽しめました。
ただ、前日の雨の影響で海の透明度が悪く、青く輝く海でのイルカ!!とはいかなかったです。
イルカを探しながら、何回も準備して飛び込んでを繰り返しました。結果、2回イルカを見る事ができましたが、一緒に泳ぐ事はできませんでした。
シュノーケルのポイントもあまり魚を見る事ができず、残念でした。
でも、海の中は寒くなく、気持ちよくぷかぷかできました。
船上のハンバーガーは特製ダブルバーガーが当たり、ラッキーでした!
イルカを見れた感動は確かにありました。
次回は一緒に泳げればと思います。
フラはまあまあ、おもしろかったです。
P.S
船は波を受け揺れるものです。船酔いを甘く見ないほうがいいです。私はなれているので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いした方が何人もいらっしゃいました。参加する方は酔い止めを服用してから乗船しましょう(^^)
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| Posted on: | 2013/02/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles felt like a dream☆ I also got to see whales, and it was truly fun. The malasadas and homemade cheeseburgers were amazing as well.
And I can't say enough about the wonderful staff! They were the best^^ I will definitely join again! Please take care of me next time♪
野生のイルカ、海ガメと泳げるなんて夢のようでした☆クジラも見れて、本当に楽しかったです。マラサダに手作りチーズバーガーも最高でした。
そして、なんといっても素晴らしいスタッフの方々!最高です^^また参加しますね!その際は宜しくお願い致します♪
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The waves are high in winter, and even with taking motion sickness medication, I got seasick. I ended up feeling unwell before I could meet the dolphins, and in the end, I couldn't do anything. It was also very cold on the boat. Since we were on the boat for about three hours, it might be tough for those who are prone to seasickness. I did see a few dolphins, but it seemed quite difficult to swim with them on the day I participated. The staff members were all very nice and seemed to be having fun. Summer is said to have relatively calm waves, so I recommend participating in the summer.
冬は波が高く、酔い止めを飲んでいても船酔いしました。
イルカに出会うまでにダウンしてしまい、結局何もできなかったです。そして船の上はとても寒かったです。
船には3時間ほど乗っていますので、船酔いしやすいかたは大変かもしれません。
イルカは少し見れましたが、私が参加した日は一緒に泳ぐのがなかなか難しかったようです。
スタッフの方たちはとても良い方たちばかりで、楽しそうでした。
夏は波が比較的おだやからしいので、夏の参加がおすすめです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple with our 5-year-old. Since we had a young child with us, when the staff instructed another staff member to swim with us, they clearly looked displeased. Seeing that made our spirits drop significantly, and our child became scared of the ocean, so we couldn't go in for a while.
At one point, when our child got tired and fell asleep, there was a photo session, and even though they said they would take pictures later, they completely forgot about it until the end. After the tour, while others were chatting about the photos they had taken and whether to buy them or not, we felt forgotten, which left us with a bad feeling.
That day wasn't particularly crowded, but we felt treated carelessly, which diminished our enjoyable memories of the day.
5歳と夫婦で参加しました。幼児連れなので、スタッフの方が泳ぐ際、私たちと泳ぐようにと別のスタッフの方に指示した時、明らかに嫌そうな顔をされました。それを見て、かなりテンションが下がってしまい、子供も海を怖がったので、しばらく入れませんでした。
途中、子供が疲れて寝てしまったときに、写真撮影があり、寝ているのを見て、後で撮ると言っていたのに、最後まで忘れていました。
ツアーが終わった後、他の方は撮った写真を見て買うか買わないか雑談していましたが、私たちは忘れられていたので、嫌な気分ばかり残りました。
その日は、そんなに混雑していたわけではなかったのですが、雑に扱われ、楽しい思い出が半減した一日でした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We left the hotel while it was still dark, and the weather was uncertain, but it turned out sunny and we were able to see two rainbows, which was great. On that day, we were able to see several whales up close and encountered many dolphins, which was wonderful, but we ran out of time and missed out on marine sports. I was a bit disappointed about that since I chose to go to university instead of junior high for that reason.
まだ暗いうちにホテルを出発で天気も不安だったんですが、晴れて虹も2本かかっているのも見れて良かったです。この日は、くじらが何頭も近くで見えたりイルカにもたくさん会えてよかったんですが、その分時間が無くなって、マリンスポーツがなくなりました。それがあるから中学の方でなく大学を選んでただけに少し残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/26 |
Reviewed by: mg12
In winter, the waves are particularly rough, and you may get seasick. The seawater is also murky, so while they do provide snorkeling gear, it might not be that impressive. It gets quite cold on the boat, so the chill after getting out of the water can be tough; those who are concerned about their health should take care. Additionally, the BBQ on the boat only includes hamburgers, so it might be best not to have high expectations.
冬は特に波が荒く、船酔いします。
海水も濁ってますのでシュノーケルもつれてってくれますが、そこまで感動はないでしょう。
相当船の上は寒いので水から上がってからの寒さは大変ですので、体調に不安がある方は気をつけた方が宜しいかと。
また、船上BBQはハンバーガーだけですので、期待はなさらない方がいいかと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/23 |
Reviewed by: ギャバンス西原
Captain and crew,
Thank you very much for the wonderful time.
As the only Japanese participant, I greatly appreciated the individual explanations in Japanese.
I joined this time alone, and at first, I was a bit worried, but thanks to the crew's support, I was able to become friendly with the other participants, even exchanging handshakes and saying "thank you."
Thank you for the truly wonderful time and kindness.
I am considering participating again in two years.
キャプテン始めクルーの皆さま
大変楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
日本人が私1人という事で、個別に日本語で説明をして頂き。大変助かりました。
今回は1人での参加でした。最初は少し心配をしておりましたが、参加された方々とは「サンキュー」といって握手を交わし合うまで、親しくなれたのもクルーの皆さまのフォローがあったからです。
本当に素敵な時間と、やさしさをありがとうございました。
2年後になりますがまた是非、参加したと考えております。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The staff was great. The excursion was not very exciting I would have loved to spend more time with the dolphins but it seemed the staff was more into the whales. The captain was somewhat careless, my husband ended up on the floor. I would not do this excursion again.
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to see wild dolphins up close!
I participated in this tour alone for the first time, but the staff were very friendly and made it a fun and enjoyable experience.
I had a great time!
I've visited Hawaii many times, but this became my best memory in Hawaii.
I will definitely participate again!
野生のイルカを間近で見る事が出来ました!
一人で初めてこのツアーに参加しましたが
スタッフの方達もとても気さくで
優しく楽しくして下さいましたし
十分に楽しめました★
ハワイにはもう何度も訪れてますが
ハワイでの一番の思い出になりました(^o^)
また必ず参加します!
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/18 |
Reviewed by: 英志
I visited Hawaii for the first time and encountered some incredibly fun activities. My wife wasn't very confident in swimming and had some anxiety about snorkeling, but it was no problem at all. The staff were cheerful, and we had an absolutely wonderful time. It's a must for anyone who wants to swim with wild dolphins and be rejuvenated.
初めてハワイに訪れたのですが、最高に面白いアクティビティに出会えました。
奥さんはあまり泳ぎが得意でなく、シュノーケリングに不安がありましたが、全然問題なかったです。
スタッフの方も陽気で、ものすごく楽しいひと時を過ごせました。
野生のイルカと泳ぎたい、癒されたい人必見です。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/18 |
Reviewed by: フリッパー
Thank you for your support at the end of last year.
Thanks to the friendly staff, I was able to have a great time even though I participated alone.
I was truly happy to play with my favorite dolphins, but it seemed like there were fewer dolphins than usual??? Well, I guess that's just how it is with wild animals...
I was also moved to encounter other rare characters besides the dolphins!! Especially being able to see a humpback whale's tail up close and witnessing the relaxed姿 of the honu (sea turtle) underwater made for an amazing escape from reality, and I am very grateful for the wonderful memories I have kept in my heart♪
When I go to Hawaii again, I look forward to your support! _(._.)_
昨年末はお世話になりました。
気さくなスタッフのおかげで一人参加にもかかわらず
楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
大好きなイルカと戯れることができて本当に幸せでしたけど
例年よりもイルカの数が少なかったような???
まぁ、野生だから仕方ないですけど・・・
イルカ以外の貴重なキャラクターにも出逢えて感動でした!!
特にザトウクジラのテールを真近で見れたり、
ホヌのまったりした姿を海中で見れたりして最高な現実逃避に
とても素敵な思い出を胸に秘められて感謝です♪
またハワイへ行った際には、どうぞよろしくお願いします_(. .)_
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my tenth trip to Hawaii, and it was my first time participating in this tour. With the theme of memories over material things, I joined this tour to swim with dolphins. I was thrilled to meet wild dolphins. And above all, the tour staff were excellent at creating a lively atmosphere. Their hospitality truly shone through, making it an unforgettable experience.
ハワイは今回で10回目にして、初めての参加となりました。モノより思い出のテーマで、今回イルカと泳ごうとこのツアーに参加しました。自然のイルカに会うことができ大興奮でした。そしてなんといってもツアーのスタッフの盛り上げ上手なこと。スタッフのおもてなしの気持ちがぐんぐん伝わって最高の思い出になりました。
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| Posted on: | 2013/01/08 |
Reviewed by: ゆるり
I was able to see dolphins, turtles, and beautiful fish, but it was very cold, perhaps because of the overcast sky. Everyone borrowed wetsuits, but especially when coming out of the water, there were several people, including myself, shivering. They lend you blankets, but since they get wet and don't cover your whole body, I ended up wearing a windbreaker and wrapping myself in a towel and blanket, looking like a rice ball. Depending on the weather, I think people who are sensitive to the cold might enjoy it more in a warmer season. However, the local staff were high-energy throughout, cheering us on with songs and dances. There were also three small children participating, and they were attentive to ensure they weren't scared, which showed their professionalism.
After getting back on land, there was a hula lesson in a nearby open space, but personally, I didn't think it was necessary. Free hula lessons can be experienced in various places, so if they were going to take so much time for the hula lesson, I think it would have been more enjoyable to have a longer free time for snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle surfing. Since there was only one kayak and one paddleboard, it seemed like each person could only ride for about five minutes within the short time frame.
One last thing: since it was overcast the whole time, I ended up getting sunburned because I didn't reapply sunscreen. Regardless of the weather, it's better to reapply it multiple times.
いるかにも亀にもきれいなお魚たちにもあえましたが、ずっと曇り空だったせいか寒くて寒くて…。全員ウエットスーツを借りていましたが、特に海からあがると、私を含めがたがたと震えている人が何人もいました。毛布を貸してくれますが、濡れるし体全体を包めるわけではないので、私はウィンドブレーカーを着てタオルと毛布をまきつけて、おむすび状態になっていました。天候によるでしょうが、寒がりの人はもう少し暖かい季節を選んだほうが楽しめるかと思います。ただ、現地のスタッフさんは終始ハイテンションで、歌や踊りで盛り上げてくれて、また、小さいお子さんが3人も参加していましたが、怖がらないように色々気を配っていて、プロ意識を感じました。陸にあがってから、少し離れた空き地でフラレッスンがありましたが、私的にはいらなかったかな。
無料のフラレッスンは結構いろんな場所で体験できるので、フラレッスンの時間をこんなにとるのなら、最後の自由時間(シュノーケル、カヤック、パドルサーフィン)をもっと長く取ってくれた方が楽しめたのではないかと思いました。カヤックもパドルサーフィンも1台ずつしかないので、短い時間内だと一人につき5分くらいしか乗れなかったようです。
最後にもう1つだけ。ずっと曇り空だったので、日焼け止めをつけなおししなかったらしっかり日焼けしてしまいました。天気に関係なく、何度も付け直しした方がよいですよ。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/31 |
Reviewed by: みっく
I recently participated in a tour with my sister. We were torn between a tour to meet trained dolphins, but we made the right choice with this one!
Since they are wild, there are rare occasions when you might not see them (by the way, the day before, they didn't see any dolphins but encountered a whale instead!). With excitement in our hearts, we set sail! Thanks to the cheerful crew, including our guide, we were able to meet the dolphins! Right below us, a family of dolphins was swimming! Even if you're not confident in your swimming skills, you'll be fine with a life jacket. You'll float, though (laughs). I highly recommend this experience to anyone who is unsure.
After the main event, there were plenty of fun activities, and before we knew it, half the day had flown by. It was a tour where you could truly feel the aloha spirit that loves nature.
Thank you to the dolphins, honu (turtles), fish, and the crew, especially our guide! I hope to participate again.
先日妹と参加してきました。調教されたイルカと会えるツアーと迷いましたが、私たちはこちらで大正解でした!
野生なので会えないことも稀にあるとのこと(因に前日はイルカに会えず、クジラに出会えたとそうです!)期待で胸をふくらませ、いざ出航!!この日私たちをケアしてくれた陽気なトリさん(学級委員)始め、クルーの皆さんのサポートもあって、無事イルカ先生に逢えました!!すぐ下をいるかファミリーが泳いでいるじゃありませんか!!泳ぎに自信がなくても救命胴衣があるから大丈夫。いやでも浮きます(笑)ぜひ迷われている方は自信をもってお勧めするので体験して頂きたいです。
メインイベント終了後も楽しいアクティビティがたくさんあり、あっという間に半日が終了します。自然を愛するアロハスピリットを肌で感じるツアーでした。
イルカ・ホヌ(亀)・お魚の皆さん、クルーの皆さん、トリさん、ありがとう!
また参加させて下さい。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/28 |
Reviewed by: ayako
If you go to Hawaii, you absolutely have to take this tour! You can enjoy it no matter how many times you go! The staff is kind and entertaining, and you’ll create wonderful memories! You can also eat the famous malasadas from the morning, and I was wondering if I should buy the DVD, but when I watched it at home, I was really glad I did! You get to see photos that you wouldn’t be able to take yourself, so you can enjoy it twice as much. You can also go snorkeling, and if you're lucky, you might see sea turtles and whales, so I really recommend this tour!
ハワイに行ったら絶対にこのツアーはしてます♪
何度行っても楽しめます!
スタッフの方も親切だし、面白いし、すごく良い思い出ができます!
朝から名物のマラサダも食べれるし、またDVDはいらかいかなと思ってましたが、家でみるとやっぱり買って良かったなと思いました♪自分ではなかなか撮れない写真が見れるし、思い返せるので二度楽しめます(^^)
シュノーケリングもできるし、運が良ければウミガメ、クジラも見れるのでこのツアーは本当にオススメです!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/22 |
Reviewed by: aiko
After departing by boat, we encountered dolphins almost immediately (around 20 minutes in?), and everyone hurriedly jumped into the sea. We put on floating devices like life jackets and jumped into the water, but it might be a bit tough for those who can't swim.
While battling seasickness from the boat and the waves after entering the water, we swam close to the dolphins several times (for about 30 minutes?), which was very hard, but it was incredibly moving to meet the dolphins in the sea. In my case, I was a bit far away, so unfortunately, I couldn't quite feel like I was swimming with them.
After that, we moved by boat to another spot to see sea turtles. We were able to swim close enough to touch the sea turtles if we reached out, making it a very satisfying tour.
Finally, I wanted to mention some highlights of this tour for those who are unsure about which tour to choose:
- Encountering dolphins and turtles
- Availability of restrooms
- Receiving a group photo for free (two photos via email)
- Being able to rent a wetsuit ($5)
- Having Japanese staff present
- All staff members were enthusiastic and supportive of the participants.
船で出発後、すぐに(20分ぐらい?)イルカと遭遇し、みんなあわてて海へ飛び込みました。
ライフジャケットのような水に浮くものを装着して海の中に飛び込みますが、泳げない人はちょっと厳しいかもしれません。。。
船上での酔いと海に入ってからの波での酔いと戦いながら、イルカの近くまで何度も泳いだので(30分ぐらい?)とてもハードでしたが、イルカと海の中で会えて、とても感動しました。
私の場合は少し距離があったので、残念ながら一緒に泳いだ感覚にはなれませんでしたが。。。
その後、別のポイントまで船で移動しウミガメを見に行きました。
ウミガメとは手を伸ばせば触れるぐらい近くを泳ぐことができ、大満足なツアーでした^^
最後に、このツアーは下記点がよかったです。どのツアーにしようか迷っている方に参考になればと思い記述します。
・イルカ・カメに出会えたこと
・トイレがあること
・集合写真を無料で頂けたこと(メールで2枚)
・ウエットスーツを借りれたこと($5)
・日本人スタッフがいたこと
・スタッフ全員が、参加者を盛り上げてくださったこと
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/16 |
Reviewed by: aiko
After departing by boat, we encountered dolphins almost immediately (around 20 minutes in?), and everyone hurriedly jumped into the sea. We put on something like life jackets to float in the water, but it might be a bit tough for those who can't swim...
While battling seasickness from being on the boat and the waves after entering the water, we swam close to the dolphins multiple times (for about 30 minutes?), which was very challenging, but it was incredibly moving to meet the dolphins in the sea. In my case, I was a bit far away, so unfortunately, I couldn't quite feel like I was swimming with them...
After that, we moved by boat to another point to see sea turtles. We were able to swim close enough to touch the sea turtles if we reached out, making it a very satisfying tour.^^
Finally, I wanted to note the points that were great about this tour, hoping it will help those who are unsure about which tour to choose:
- Encountering dolphins and turtles
- Availability of restrooms
- Receiving a group photo for free (two photos via email)
- Being able to rent a wetsuit ($5)
- Having Japanese staff present
- All the staff were enthusiastic and encouraged the participants.
船で出発後、すぐに(20分ぐらい?)イルカと遭遇し、みんなあわてて海へ飛び込みました。
ライフジャケットのような水に浮くものを装着して海の中に飛び込みますが、泳げない人はちょっと厳しいかもしれません。。。
船上での酔いと海に入ってからの波での酔いと戦いながら、イルカの近くまで何度も泳いだので(30分ぐらい?)とてもハードでしたが、イルカと海の中で会えて、とても感動しました。
私の場合は少し距離があったので、残念ながら一緒に泳いだ感覚にはなれませんでしたが。。。
その後、別のポイントまで船で移動しウミガメを見に行きました。
ウミガメとは手を伸ばせば触れるぐらい近くを泳ぐことができ、大満足なツアーでした^^
最後に、このツアーは下記点がよかったです。どのツアーにしようか迷っている方に参考になればと思い記述します。
・イルカ・カメに出会えたこと
・トイレがあること
・集合写真を無料で頂けたこと(メールで2枚)
・ウエットスーツを借りれたこと($5)
・日本人スタッフがいたこと
・スタッフ全員が、参加者を盛り上げてくださったこと
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/16 |
Reviewed by: ねこまた
I thought I might not be able to encounter wild dolphins, but I was able to see a large number of them! It was incredibly moving! I am very satisfied to have had such a precious experience! The staff also seemed very dedicated to showing us as many dolphins as possible.
However, I was a bit disappointed with the hamburgers on the boat. The photos on the website show them being grilled on board, but in reality, they just handed out pre-made ones. Well, I guess it's to allow more time for enjoying the ocean, but that was a bit disappointing.
Even so, this optional tour was fantastic! I would love to participate again the next time I visit Oahu!
野生のイルカ、出会えないかもしれないなぁーと思っていましたが、大量に遭遇することが出来ました!!
大感動!このような貴重な体験ができ大満足です!
スタッフの方々も、よりたくさんのイルカを見せようと一生懸命なのが伝わってきました。
ただちょっと残念なのが、船上でのハンバーガー。
HP上での写真では、船上で焼いているのですが実際はすでに出来上がっているモノを配るだけ。
まぁ、海で遊ぶ時間をたくさん儲けるためなのでしょうが、それがちょっと残念でした。
それを差し引いても、このオプショナルツアーは最高! 次回、オアフ島へ行く際はまた参加したいと思います♪
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/14 |
Reviewed by: sol
The hotel pick-up was at 6:00, so I rubbed my sleepy eyes and headed to the meeting point. They asked about the hotel location in advance, so they came close to the hotel.
The staff were very kind and high-energy! I was worried about feeling lonely since I was participating alone, but they made an effort to include me, so I didn't feel lonely at all. By the way, there were two other solo participants besides me.
As soon as we set sail, we saw a whale. However, it took a while for the dolphins to appear. Finally, we spotted them and were able to see them up close three times. Since it’s the birthing season, there were baby dolphins too.
During snorkeling, I was able to see turtles, various beautiful fish, and even rays.
On the way back, we saw two whales very close to us again.
It was full of experiences that you can't have in Japan, and I can't wait to brag about it to my family and friends when I get back.
This is definitely a tour you should join!!
Thank you so much to the crew!
ホテルには6:00のピックアップだったので、眠たい目をこすって集合場所へ。事前にホテルの場所を聞いてくれるのでホテルの近くまで来てくださいました。
スタッフのみなさんがとても親切でハイテンション!!私は一人参加だったのでさみしいかなって心配だったんですけど、輪に入れてくれようと気遣ってくださったので全然寂しくありませんでした。ちなみに一人参加の方は私以外に2人いらっしゃいました。
いざ出航してすぐにクジラがいました。だけどなかなかイルカは現れてくれません。やっと見つけて飛び込むこと3回とても近くにイルカを見ることができました。今は出産シーズンということで赤ちゃんのイルカもいました。
シュノーケリングではカメをみることができたし、いろんなきれいなさかな、そしてエイもみました。
帰りにはまたクジラがすごく近くに2頭も。
日本では経験できないことばっかりで、帰ったら家族や友達に自慢しちゃいます。
絶対参加してほしいツアーです!!
クルーのみなさん本当にありがとう
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/14 |
Reviewed by: アイカ
It has been a little while, but I participated in a dolphin swimming experience in Hawaii. The bright staff and their efficient service were great. There were a lot of people, and although we discovered a pod of dolphins, we found that entering the water late meant we missed out... That was a bit of a downside. While having a large group can be exciting, I felt that it might be better to have a bit of a limit on the number of participants. However, I would like to try the dolphin academy next time.
ちょっと時間が経ってしまいましたが、発ハワイでイルカと泳ぎたく参加しました。
明るいスタッフや手際の良い対応はよかったです。
人数が多く、イルカの群れを発見したものの
遅くに海に入ると間に合わない・・・という事があったのが
ちょっと難点でした・・・。
人数が多いと盛り上がっていいのですが、もう少し人数制限してもいいのかな、と感じました。
でも次回はイルカ中学の方を試してみたいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/10 |
Reviewed by: しんちよ
This was my first time going to Hawaii with my husband, and this time we booked activities online. The weather was nice on the day, but it was a bit chilly, and I wondered how it would go. However, the enthusiasm of the staff and the other participants made me forget the cold! The staff were very warm and friendly, and I was able to spend the whole time with a smile.
We got to see dolphins swimming, and we even encountered a whale! I had given up hope since it was still early in the season, so it was a surprise. I was so excited! It must be due to everyone's good deeds. The hamburgers for lunch were also really delicious, and the dance time was fun!
Thank you so much, Captain Ken, Avi, Kaina, and Kekoa! I would love to participate again next time with my whole family. It's snowing in Kobe. I miss the days spent in Hawaii! Staff, please take care of yourselves and give us another wonderful experience next time!
主人とハワイに行くのは初めてで 今回はネットを利用してアクてィビティーを予約させていただきました。
当日は天気はよいものの肌寒くて どうなる事かと思いましたが、スタッフの皆さんや 参加されてる皆さんの熱気で 寒さも忘れるほどでした!!
スタッフの皆さんとても暖かくてフレンドリーで 本当に四六時中 笑顔で過ごせました☆☆
イルカが泳いでいるのも見れて、なんとクジラにも遭遇!!!!
まだ時期的に早いとあきらめていたのに ビックリ。
すごく興奮しました!!
皆さんの日頃の行いが良いせいですね♪♪
お昼のハンバーガーもすごく美味しくて ダンスタイムも楽しかったです!!
キャプテン、ケンさん、アヴィちゃん、カイナさん、ケコアさん 本当にありがとうございました☆☆
また次回は家族沢山で 参加させていただきたいです。
神戸は雪です。
ハワイで過ごした日々が懐かしい!!
スタッフの皆さん、お体に気をつけて また私たちに素晴らしい体験をさせて下さいね☆☆
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/12/10 |
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