Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated with the expectation of meeting dolphins and possibly swimming with them. However, it seems to be a rare case, but I didn't see any dolphins at all, and there weren't many turtles or fish either, which was disappointing. The staff were all very friendly, and the atmosphere was good, but I was really let down that I couldn't see the dolphins, which I was looking forward to the most. It's understandable since it's nature, but...
イルカに会える、しかも一緒に泳げるかもしれない、と、期待して参加しました。ところが、まれなケースみたいですが、全くイルカには会えず、亀や、魚も目立つようには居なかったり、残念でした。
スタッフは、楽しい方ばかりで、雰囲気は良かったんですが、一番楽しみにしていた、イルカを見ることも出来なかったのは、本当にがっかりでした。自然相手ですから、当たり前なんですが・・・
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| Posted on: | 2012/11/14 |
Reviewed by: かな
This was my third time participating. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the dolphins for the first time... But I had a great time with the crew and other guests. I participate about once every six months, but I was most disappointed that my favorite crew member, a boy, had left.
今回3回目の参加でした☆
残念ながら初めてイルカと会えず。。。
でもクルーの方たちやほかのお客さんと楽しい時間を過ごせました♪
半年に1回のペースで参加していますがお気に入りのクルーの男の子がやめてしまっていたのが一番残念だったなぁ。。。
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| Posted on: | 2012/11/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I decided on this tour after reading various experiences. We gathered early in the morning and traveled to the site by bus. The boat was beautiful, and there were drinks and light snacks like cupcakes and yogurt available for us to enjoy at any time. For lunch, there was a light buffet with hamburgers, rice, meat, and potatoes, but I couldn't eat much due to fatigue, seasickness, and drowsiness. I had lunch again separately after returning.
Most of the participants were foreigners, with only a few Japanese. The tour guide was American, but there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, providing explanations in Japanese after the English ones.
The weather was nice that day, but we had a hard time spotting dolphins and turtles. We stopped for about an hour to enjoy snorkeling. The water was crystal clear and beautiful. It was fun to throw food and have many fish come right up to me. I was considering diving the next day, but snorkeling was enjoyable enough.
After that, we returned to the boat and finally encountered dolphins. About ten dolphins swam near the boat, seemingly playing with us, and they were really cute.
It was early November, and the sea wasn't too cold, but it did get chilly after being in the water for a long time. You can rent a wetsuit for about ten dollars at the port's reception, not through the tour company. They sell snacks, drinks, and port T-shirts and goods, resembling a souvenir corner, but I didn't see anyone buying anything in particular.
As for wallets, you can leave your belongings or towels on the tables or chairs inside the boat, so it's better not to carry cards or large amounts of cash just in case. It was mentioned that you should bring your passport if you plan to drink alcohol, but I wasn't asked to show it. So, it would be good to have about twenty dollars in a pouch just in case, but I ended up not using any cash at all.
Also, after swimming, it gets cold, so a bath towel and a hoodie or T-shirt to wear on top are essential.
Even if you don't usually get seasick, it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication. The boat isn't that small or shaky, but since we left early in the morning and I hadn't eaten much for breakfast, I did feel a bit nauseous.
After about an hour of snorkeling and sunbathing for a long time, the early morning conditions were surprisingly tiring, and most people were fast asleep on the bus ride back in the afternoon.
体験談を色々読んでこちらに決めました。朝早く集合してバスで現地まで移動。船は綺麗で、室内にはいつでも自由に飲食できる飲み物、カップケーキやヨーグルトなど軽食がありました。昼食も軽いビュッフェ形式のハンバーガー、ご飯、お肉、ポテト、など出ましたが、疲れや酔いと眠気が手伝ってあまり食べれず。帰って別でまた昼食をとりました。
ほとんどの参加者が外国人で、日本人は少しだけ。ツアー催行者の方もアメリカ人ですが、一人日本語がペラペラな方がいて、日本人にも英語の説明の後に日本語で説明してくれます。
この日は天気は良かったのですがなかなかイルカもカメも見つからず、とりあえず停舶して1時間ほどスノーケリングを楽しみました。海の中は透き通ってすごく綺麗。エサを放り投げてたくさんの魚が目の前まで来て楽しかったです。ダイビングを次の日に考えてましたが、スノーケリングで十分楽しめます。
その後、船に戻ってようやくイルカに出会えました。本当にわざとやってるのかと思うほど10頭ほどのイルカが船の近くで一緒に「遊ぼう!遊ぼう!」と泳いで、とてもかわいかったです。
11月始めですが、さほど海は冷たくなかったですが、長いこと入っていると寒くなってきます。ウェットスーツは10ドルかな?でツアー会社ではなく港の受付で借りれます。ここではお菓子、飲み物や港のTシャツやらグッズ等が売っていて、お土産コーナーのようですが、特に何か買ってる人はいなかったです、、。
お財布などは船内のテーブルや椅子の上に荷物やタオルを置いておくかんじなので、カードや大金は念のため持ち歩かないようにしたほうがいいです。お酒を飲む場合のパスポート持参と書かれていましたが特に提示を聞かれませんでした。なので、ポーチに万が一のために20ドルくらい入れていけばいい感じですが、結局一銭も現金は使っていません。
あとは、泳いだ後が寒いのでバスタオルと上に着るパーカーもしくはTシャツは必須です。
あまり乗り物に酔わない人でも酔い止めは持参したほうがいいです。そこまで小型で揺れる船ではないですが、朝早いので朝食をあまりとってなかったりすると酔います。
1時間ほどのスノーケリング、日差しの下で長い間日焼け、朝早いというコンディションは意外に疲れ、昼の帰りのバスはほとんどの人が爆睡してました。午後からアク
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| Posted on: | 2012/11/08 |
Reviewed by: hiro
At Outrigger Reef on the Beach, you can check in, board the boat, and store your beach sandals right on the beach. They also offer commemorative photo sessions for $15. The activity starts when the staff arrives with the participant list at the designated time.
There is an area offshore where you can see schools of fish and green sea turtles, and many participants enjoy snorkeling there until they get bored and return to the boat (about 30 minutes). Life jackets are not provided during the ride. For concerns about buoyancy while snorkeling, soft foam noodles are available for use. Once everyone is back on the boat, drink orders are taken, and then you sail around Diamond Head until it's time to return. During this time, you might encounter dolphins or get soaked by big waves.
There is an emergency toilet located in the left hull of the catamaran.
アウトリガー・リーフオンザビーチの前の浜で受付・船の発着・ビーチサンダルの預かり、記念写真撮影(15$)をする。
指示時刻丁度に参加者リストを持って係員が来てから始まる。
ビーチ沖合に、魚とアオウミガメの群生エリアがあって、そこで、多くの参加者がシュノーケリングを飽きて船にもどるまで(30分くらいか)堪能させてくれる。
乗船中、ライフジャケット貸与はない。
シュノーケリング時の浮力不足懸念には、軟質発泡ポリ棒(ヌードル)の貸与がある。全員が船に戻れば、ドリンク注文を受けたりしたのち、帰還時間まで、ダイモンドヘッド沖合にかけて帆走し廻る。
この間、イルカと遭遇したり、大波を被ってずぶ濡れにもなる。
非常用トイレはカタマランの左胴内にある。
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Turtle Canyon was great.
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Brown Family
We researched extensively before selecting this excursion and it was even better than we had hoped for! We had 2 adults and two children, ages 16 and 11. One of the parents and the 11 years old had never been snorkeling before. Every member of the family had an incredible time! We would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to swim & snorkel and see some of the most incredible sea life Hawaii has to offer. It's an experience our family will remember for a lifetime!! Thanks again!! We will definitely be seeing you again on our return travels to Waikiki!!
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| Posted on: | 2012/10/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was disappointed that I didn't encounter any dolphins, but the staff were lively and great at keeping the energy up, so overall I was satisfied. There were similar tours available, but I participated because a friend recommended it. I don't think the experience is the same every time due to seasonal variations, so it's a tour I would like to experience multiple times. Next time, I want to join a different tour for comparison.
イルカにはなかなか遭遇できなかったのが残念でしたが、スタッフの人達が元気に盛り上げ上手でトータル的には満足でした。類似のツアーが他にもありましたが、友人お勧めでしたので参加しました。季節的にも毎回同じではないと思いますので何回も体験したいツアーです。 次回は別のツアーに参加して比較したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I chose this tour again because I saw dolphins and turtles last time. I'll probably choose this tour again next time as well.
前回もイルカや亀が見れたので、またこのツアーにしました。
多分また次回もこのツアーにします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I had a great time! Actually, I got seasick and spent most of the time on the boat, but I was happy that the staff were concerned about me.
It seems that the dolphins were a bit nervous because a baby had just been born, so I was able to see them from the boat, but it looks like the people swimming couldn't see them.
My daughter said she was disappointed about not seeing the dolphins, but she was moved when she saw the sea turtles.
That said, the staff were really fun and felt like family!
The hula was surprisingly enjoyable too (^_^)v
This is a tour I would like to join again when I go to Hawaii!
とても楽しかったです 実は私は船酔いしてしまいほとんど船の上でしたが...
スタッフの皆が心配してくれて嬉しかったです
イルカは赤ちゃんが生まれたてで神経質になっているらしく船上の私からは見れましたが 泳いでいる人からは見れなかったみたいです
娘はイルカは残念だったけどウミガメを見たとき感動したと言っていました
それにつけてもスタッフの皆さんがとても楽しくオハナでした!
フラも意外と楽しかったです(^_^)v
またハワイに行ったときには参加したいツアーです
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The tour we participated in was something that my daughters went on about a week ago and were very impressed by. Hearing this, my husband and I eagerly joined, believing without a doubt that we would get to see dolphins. The tour description did mention that since it involves nature, there are rare occasions when you might not see them. However, we didn't see a single dolphin, and only a few fish. I was really disappointed to see such a big difference from what we expected. We did receive a half-price voucher for the next time, but I don't think we'll participate for a while.
That said, the performance of the staff was very good.
私たちが参加したこのツアーは、娘たちが、一週間ほど前に行って、感激したものでした。この話を聞いた私と主人は もう疑いなくイルカに会えるものだと、意気込んでの参加でした。ツアーの説明には、自然が相手の物なので、会えないことも稀にある旨のことは、もちろん書いてありましたが。本当に一頭のイルカとも会えず、魚もほんの少し。その時々で、こんなに違うものか、と、本当にがっかりしました。次回半額券はいただきましたが、しばらくは、参加できないと思います。
ただ、スタッフの方たちのパフォーマンスは、大変良かったですよ。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/21 |
Reviewed by: minn
We participated in a morning activity as a family. At the snorkeling point, we were able to see turtles close enough to touch, and we spotted more than five sea turtles underwater. There were also plenty of fish, and we were very satisfied (^^).
When we went out to sea, the waves were high, and we got quite wet, which was a bit chilly... I recommend bringing extra dry towels.
家族で午前中のアクティビティに参加しました。
シュノーケルポイントでは、触れられるほど近くに亀が顔を出していたり、海中には5匹以上の海がめを見ることが出来ました。
魚もたくさんいて、大満足 (^^)
沖に出た時は波が高くてかなり水をかぶり、寒い思いをしました・・・。
乾いたバスタオルを多めに持っていくことをお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/18 |
Reviewed by: HIRO
I really saw sea turtles~
The mother and baby dolphins were so cute~
The crew was really nice~
It was an amazing cost performance, and I was very satisfied!
Thanks to the captain's thoughtful arrangement, we were able to enjoy it for about 30 minutes longer than planned.
I will definitely be a repeat customer☆☆☆
*If you're prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking anti-nausea medication.
ほんとに海ガメ見れた~
イルカの親子がかわいかった~
クルーがナイスガイだった~
すごいコストパフォーマンスで大満足でした!
キャプテンの粋な計らいで予定よりも30分ほど長く楽しめました
リピーター必至なり☆☆☆
※乗り物に弱い人は酔い止め薬をお勧めします
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| Posted on: | 2012/09/01 |
Reviewed by: どるふぃん
I had high expectations after reading other people's comments, but Jin was not there (>_<) Well, that's fine, but...
There was another young man, but he probably struggles with Japanese and Japanese people. He completely avoided eye contact with the Japanese group and ignored us when we tried to hand him fins and goggles.
A woman explained things in English and then in broken Japanese, but it was just a few words, about 10% of the time spent on English. So I felt a bit uneasy.
- I did see dolphins. They were cute.
- The food was delicious.
I had some communication issues with the tour office this time and had to make phone calls, but I couldn't understand much because they spoke too fast. I asked them to speak slowly, but... I was somewhat confident in my English conversation skills, but I'm particularly bad on the phone...
I dislike being around only Japanese people and have often participated in tours that are mainly in English, but if you want to swim and dive, which involves some risks, and want to receive sufficient explanations,
and if you think you might have trouble negotiating in English in case of issues or inconveniences,
then perhaps it would have been better to apply for a tour that is mainly for Japanese people or run by Japanese or Japanese-owned companies, even among Alan1's tours.
ほかの方のコメントを見ていて、期待していたんですが、ジン君はいませんでした(>_<)まぁそれはいいんですが・・・。
べつの青年がいましたが、彼は多分、日本語&日本人が苦手なのでしょう、日本人グループには、絶対目を合わさなくてスルー、フィンやゴーグルも渡すときスルーされるんです。
女性の方が英語に続き、かたことの日本語で説明してくれましたが、ほんの一言、英語の10%くらいの時間です。だから少し不安でした。
・イルカは見れました。かわいかったです。
・食事は美味しかったです。
今回このツアーのオフィスと連絡の行き違いなどで電話したりしましたが、早口でほとんど聞きとれませんでした。ゆっくりお願いしますと言いましたが・・・。そこそこ英会話には自信あったんですが、電話だと特にダメですね・・・
日本人ばかりは嫌、色んな国の人と触れ合いたい、と英語メインのツアーによく参加してきましたが、
・泳いだり潜ったり、多少の危険が伴い、また充分な説明を受けたい
・トラブルや不都合なことがあった場合、英語で交渉できない
・・・と思われる場合は、alan1さんのツアーの中でも、
日本人&日本語メインの、または日系や日本人が経営、主催のツアーに申し込んだほうが良かったのかな、
と思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/08/18 |
Reviewed by: ぴよ
I went to Hawaii to see wild dolphins! I was so moved when I found the dolphins that I almost cried from happiness (*^_^*).
When observing the dolphins from the water, the staff guided us with instructions like "Look ahead!" and "Look to the left!" so I was able to see the dolphins clearly. Moreover, since the dolphins passed by quickly, they took us to the next spot to see them again, and we were able to see dolphins a total of four times!!
The staff were very accommodating, and we were laughing the whole time, which helped minimize seasickness. What made me happiest was seeing the staff share in the joy when we spotted the dolphins.
野生のイルカが見たくてハワイに行きました!
イルカを見つけた時は感動で涙が出るくらい嬉しかったです(*^_^*)
海の中からイルカを観察する時は、スタッフさんが「前見て~!!」「左見て~!」と指示してくださったので、しっかりとイルカが見れました☆
しかも、イルカが早く通り過ぎたのでもう一度見よう!と次のスポットまで案内してくださり、なんと、合計4回もイルカを見ることができました!!
スタッフの方の対応もよく、終始笑いっぱなしで、船酔いも少なくて済みました♪何よりもイルカが見えた時に、一緒にスタッフさんも喜んでいたのがとても見ていて嬉しくなりました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Positives of this tour are it's location right outside the Outrigger Reef, the water was warm and saw quite a few turtles dolphins and fish, and overall good value for money.
The staff were just ok, nothing special. No commentary on anything except a few minutes on the rules and how to snorkel. The big negative for us was how uncomfortable the ride was on the catamaran for almost the entire time on the boat. We wanted to sit on the bench seats provided, but was told we would have to all sit on or around the netting area to help balance the boat. For my wife and I this became extremely uncomfortable after a short while, with no cushions or anything like that provided to make it somewhat comfortable. It ruined the cruise for us. Next time we will book a tour on a bigger boat that provides seating for it's guests.
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| Posted on: | 2012/08/12 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I went on a trip to Hawaii from July 12 to July 17. One of the main events was participating in a snorkeling tour with dolphins. The pickup was at 5:50 AM, which was tough, but I was very satisfied as I got to see a pod of dolphins. While they weren't right in front of me, I was still quite pleased. The hula experience was also enjoyable and satisfying.
7/12~7/17の期間でハワイ旅行へ行ってきました。その中のメインイベントとしてイルカとシュノーケリングのツアーに参加しました。
ピックアップが5:50と早朝だったので大変でしたが、イルカの群れはバッチシ見れて大変満足でした。
目の前にイルカが!というほどではありませんでしたが、十分満足できました。
フラ体験も楽しく満足でした。
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| Posted on: | 2012/08/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We left the hotel at 5:40 AM on the day of our return flight, which was tough, but I was thrilled to see many dolphins and sea turtles up close in the beautiful ocean, which lifted my spirits. I took motion sickness pills, so I didn't feel nauseous at all. However, there was someone who felt sick and ended up vomiting. On the bus, they were selling bracelets that stimulate pressure points to prevent motion sickness for about $20 each. They kindly emailed us two group photos as a complimentary service, and other photos were available for purchase on DVD for an additional fee.
The seawater was cold, and when it was cloudy, the wind was chilly, so it's better to rent a wetsuit. They also lend out blankets, but there are only a few, so it's a good idea to bring a larger towel for warmth.
All the staff were bright, cheerful, and kind. Besides the male hula dance and singing, I was able to do hula dancing myself, which was satisfying. For lunch, we had a cheeseburger, a slice of pineapple, and taro chips, along with some tea. The taro chips were unique and interesting. It would be nice if they offered a vegetarian burger like other companies do.
There is a restroom on the boat, but it would be even better if there were a shower as well. We arrived at the hotel just before 1 PM, and since check-out was at 12 PM, I had to change and wipe down in the hotel restroom without being able to shower before returning to Japan. Due to scheduling, I could only book this tour on the last day, so it couldn't be helped. However, I was very satisfied to encounter a large pod of dolphins and swim close to them. I've participated in dolphin watching cruises in the Maldives, but now just seeing them from the boat isn't enough for me (laughs). I want to go to Hawaii again and swim with the dolphins! 😊
早朝5時40分ホテル出発で、帰国日に予約したのでハードでしたが、綺麗な海で沢山のイルカとウミガメを近くで見られて感激し、元気になりました。
酔い止めを飲んでたので、全然酔いませんでした。
気持ち悪くなり吐いてしまった人がいました。
バスの中で、たしか1本20ドルで酔わなくなるツボを刺激するブレスレットを販売してました。集合写真を2枚サービスでメールで送信してくれて、その他の写真はDVDで別料金で販売してました。
海水は冷たく、曇ってると風が冷たいので、ウェットスーツは借りた方が良いです。毛布も貸してくれますが数が少ないので、防寒用に大きめのタオル等も持っていくと良いですね。
スタッフさんは全員明るく陽気で親切でした。
男性フラのダンスと歌の他に自分でフラダンスも出来たし、満足です。
ランチは、チーズバーガーとパイナップル1切れとタロイモチップスで、お茶もくれました。タロイモチップスは珍しいので面白かったです。他社のように、ベジタリアン用のハンバーガーもあると良いな。
トイレは船についてるけど、シャワーも付いてれば尚良いですね。ホテルに着いたのが13時ちょっと前で、ホテルのチェックアウトが12時だったので、シャワーを浴びれないままホテルのトイレで着替えて体を拭いて、日本に帰国しました。。
日程の都合で、最終日のこのツアーしか申し込めなかったので、仕方ないんですけどね。
だけど、すぐにイルカの沢山の群れと遭遇して、近くで泳ぐことが出来て、大満足でした。
モルディブでイルカウォッチングクルーズは参加したことありますが、もう船の上から見るだけじゃ満足できなくなりました(笑)
またハワイに行って、イルカと泳ぎたいです^^
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
From March 17 to March 21, I went to Hawaii with my family. We booked a tour to swim with dolphins as the main event!
Even though the weather wasn't very good on the day, we were able to swim with the dolphins (they weren't exactly within arm's reach, though...) and we got to see rays up close. Most importantly, the photographer was very dedicated and tried his best to take us close to the dolphins, which we really appreciated.
On top of that, even though I mistakenly mixed up the dates due to the time difference between Japan and the local time and showed up a day late, they kindly allowed me to participate. It was truly a great tour!
3/17~3/21まで家族でHAWAIIに行きました。
メインイベントとしてイルカと泳ぐツア−を予約!
当日お天気はあまり良くなかったのに、しっかりイルカと
泳げたし(手の届くほど近くといいうワケではなかったけ れど…)エイも近くで見れたし、何よりカメラマンさんが
一生縣命イルカの側に連れて行ってくれようとしてくれて
有難かったです。
おまけに、日本時間と現地時間を間違えて参加日を一日間違 えてたにも関わらず、快く参加させてもらえ
ほんと 良いツア−でした!
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| Posted on: | 2012/06/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It looked like a lot of fun in an American style, but I was unfortunately seasick.
アメリカンなのりでとても楽しそうなんですけれど、船酔いしてしまい残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Means
My husband & I are in Oahu in our honeymoon and we saw this and had to book it. The staff is so friendly and helpful! We sat on the nets, which going there was fun and what you would expect, but after snorkeling they take you sailing for a unique look at the island, but beware if you are sitting on the net..you WILL get soaked...but it truly is so much fun! They take you to the reef where turtles go to go their backs cleaned by fish. My recommendation when you swim to watch the turtles is to hang out on the side of the group. Most people will huddle over the turtles, but the have to come up for air, so if you are not in the chunk of people you will get a closer look because they will head your way for air! We saw lots of them and even some baby turtles! The fish in the water are beautiful as well and will swim all around you. I think it is definitely worth the $51! Book today and don't forget your underwater camera like I did!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I attended this with my husband and son. They are both strong swimmers, but I am not. I've never snorkeled before, and this is not where I should have tried it for the first time. I had a life jacket on, so I knew I was safe, but the water was very deep, and the water had 4-6 foot swells. We had to swim against the current to get to the turtles. The waves were too much for me, I got tired quickly, I was uncomfortable with it being so deep, and the waves so high, so I got back in the boat. My husband and son enjoyed it though, and got up close to the turtles. At one point some spinner dolphins approached the group, but because everyone is looking down, only a few of the swimmers saw them. The leader stayed with the group, and I felt the staff were excellent. After the snorkeling they put up the sail and we took off past Diamond Head, looking for whales. We didnt see any, but we spotted some bottle nose dolphins in the distance. And the ride was fun. The lunch was very basic
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/07 |
Reviewed by: marine
We participated as a family of five (two adults and three children).
I was worried about whether my elementary school-aged child could go snorkeling, but the staff provided excellent support, allowing my daughter to see dolphins up close! On that day, we were also lucky enough to see a whale jumping, and the staff was quite excited about it. After that, we changed locations for snorkeling in a spot with high visibility. We encountered not only many fish but also sea turtles and sharks, making it an absolutely amazing time!
Dancing on the boat, delicious cheeseburgers, hula dance lessons... it was truly a satisfying tour!
This became our family's top memory from our trip to Hawaii!
家族5名(大人2・子供3)で参加しました。
小学生の子供がいてシュノーケリング出来るか不安でしたが、スタッフの方が丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、娘もイルカを間近に見る事が出来ました♪
またその日はラッキーな事に、クジラがジャンプしている姿を見る事も出来、スタッフの方も興奮気味☆☆☆
その後ポイントを変え、透明度の高い場所でのシュノーケリング。
たくさんの魚たちだけでなく海がめやサメとも出会え、本当にサイコーの時間を過ごせました!!
船上でのダンス、美味しいチーズバーガー、フラダンスのレッスン・・・とにかく大満足のツアーです!!
我が家のHAWAII旅行1番の思い出になりました!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/03 |
Reviewed by: マイ
This is my fourth time participating. This time I joined alone. No matter how many times I participate, this tour is the best. The staff's service is excellent, and I can enjoy myself throughout. Swimming with wild dolphins, seeing sea turtles, eating hamburgers, and dancing the hula. It's very luxurious.
4回目の参加です。今回は1人で参加しました。何度参加してもこのツアーは最高です。スタッフの方の対応がとてもよく、終始楽しむことができます。野生のイルカと泳ぎ、海ガメを見て、ハンバーガー食べてフラダンスを踊る。とても贅沢です。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/03/18 |
Reviewed by: いるかママ
I joined the tour hoping to swim with dolphins, but unfortunately, the weather was not favorable. The waves were high, and it rained occasionally, making it quite cold.
Fortunately, when we reached the dolphin point, we spotted a pod of wild dolphins, and cheers erupted on the boat. As we entered the water and approached the dolphins, they swiftly swam past us. The dolphins were so fast, and it was just a fleeting moment, but it was exhilarating! After confirming that everyone had seen the dolphins, we got back on the boat, and once again, we chased after them. The captain offered, "Shall we go in again?" but due to the cold, no one was eager to raise their hands.
After enjoying delicious cheeseburgers made by the captain, we went snorkeling. We spotted whales in the distance a few times during our journey, but unfortunately, I could only see their spouts.
Because of the high waves, we snorkeled at a point inside the breakwater near the port, but the water was cold and murky due to the rain, so we couldn't enjoy it fully. However, we did manage to see several types of fish, sea urchins, and a large school of slender fish that looked like saury.
After getting off the boat, we had a hula dance lesson at a park near the port. While staff member Yuka asked on the bus, "Shall we cancel because of the rain?" miraculously, the sky suddenly cleared. We wrapped pareos around our waists, adorned our heads and wrists with leis, and had a fun lesson under the guidance of the hula teacher. The music was played by a ukulele player who resembled Hiro from Yasuda Circus. There was also an explanation of hula tools, allowing us to experience Hawaiian culture.
The staff on today's tour were fantastic. Yuka, our caretaker, was charming and kind, with great attention to detail. Captain John was very generous, putting three lucky cheeseburgers on our plates. The two local boys were also a lot of fun. DJ Kekoa resembled Taka from Taka and Toshi, full of mischief, and was skilled at playing the ukulele and singing. The tall and young Patrick was an excellent dancer.
I would love to go back and meet them and the dolphins again on a sunny day.
For those participating, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
イルカと泳げることを期待して参加したツアーですが、天候に恵まれず、波は高く、雨が時々降って寒かったです。
幸い、イルカポイントに達すると野生のイルカの群れを発見、船内に歓声があがりました。
海に入ってイルカの群れに近づくと、海中をイルカの群れがサーッと横切って行きました。
イルカのスピードが速くて、ほんの一瞬のことでしたが、感激!
全員がイルカを見られたことを確認して船に上がり、再び、船はイルカを追いかけました。
船長の「もう一度入る?」というオファーがありましたが、寒さのため、誰も積極的に手を上げません。
船長が作ったおいしいチーズバーガーをいただいた後はシュノーケリング。
寄港途中に何度かクジラが遠くに見えたようですが、残念ながら、私は潮吹きしか確認できませんでした。
波が高かったので、港近くの防波堤の内側のポイントでシュノーケルしましたが、水が冷たかったし、雨の影響で水が濁っていて十分に楽しめませんでした。
でも、何種類かの魚やウニ、サヨリみたいな細い魚の大群は確認できました。
船から降りた後、港そばの公園でフラダンス講習。
「雨なのでやめますか?」とバスの中でスタッフのゆかさんが問いかけている間に、不思議なことに突如青空に。
パレオを腰に巻き、頭と手首にレイをつけ、フラの先生の指導で楽しいレッスンです。
演奏は安田サーカスのヒロ君似のウクレレ。
フラの道具の説明もあり、ハワイアン・カルチャーにふれることができました。
今日のツアー、スタッフがとってもよかったです。
お世話係のゆかさんはとってもチャーミングでやさしく、気配り十分。
船長ジョンさんはチーズバーガーに当たりを3つ入れてくれるなどサービス精神たっぷり。
二人のロコボーイも楽しいです。
DJケコアはタカアンドトシのタカ似で、茶目っ気たっぷりでウクレレや歌も上手。
長身で若いパトリックはダンスがとっても上手。
天気のいい時にまた再び彼らとイルカに会いに行きたいです。
参加されるみなさん、酔い止め薬の服用をお勧めします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to see both, although just a little. Well, since it's a tour in nature, I suppose this is to be expected.
The snorkeling was cold, and I was shivering. The weather was bad from early morning, so I should have brought a rash guard. By the way, it was disappointing that I could only see fish and rocks!
The muffin for the light snack was delicious. I couldn't eat lunch because I got seasick. The staff kindly suggested that I could take it back and eat it at the center.
両方とも見れました。ちょっとやけど。まあ自然相手のツアーなのでこんなものかなと思います。
シュノーケリングは寒くて震えてました。当日は朝一から天候が悪かったのでラッシュを用意して行くべきでした。ちなみに魚と岩場しか見えなくて残念!!
軽食のマフィンがおいしかった。昼食は船酔いで食べれませんでした。係の人が持って帰ってセンターで食べてイイよって声をかけてくれました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Hide
Many snorkeling tours go far from Waikiki, but this tour's appeal was its convenience of not having to travel far.
The first half was snorkeling off the coast of Waikiki, and the second half was cruising up to Diamond Head.
I was a bit worried since it was an English tour, but it turned out to be such a fun experience that I didn't mind at all.
Depending on the day, the meeting time is at 7:30 AM, and it finishes in the morning, allowing you to schedule other activities in the afternoon. (In fact, I went on a tour to Manoa Falls that departed at 1 PM.)
Also, they took a commemorative photo before boarding, but when I tried to pick it up after disembarking, they asked for $15. I didn't have cash on me, so I declined, but I recommend bringing money if you want a keepsake.
シュノーケリングのツアーはワイキキから車で遠いところに行くものが多いのですが、このツアーはワイキキから遠出しない手軽さが魅力でした。
前半はワイキキ沖でシュノーケリング、後半はダイヤモンドヘッド沖までクルージングという内容でした。
英語ツアーということで若干心配でしたが、そんなことは気にならなくなるぐらい楽しいツアーでした。
曜日にもよりますが、7時半集合で午前中に終わるので、午後に別の予定を入れることも可能です。
(実際、13時発のマノア滝のツアーに行きました。)
なお、乗船前に記念写真を撮ってもらったのですが、下船時に受け取ろうとしたら「15ドル」とのことでした。
僕は手持ちがなかったので断ったのですが、記念に欲しい方はお金を用意していかれることをおすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Katie
Only two groups (a total of four people) participated, so we had the hammocks to ourselves, which felt like a great deal. It might be due to winter, but the weather wasn't the best, and it was a bit chilly while sailing. However, the water wasn't as cold as I expected, and the sea was very clear, making snorkeling enjoyable. I knew from reviews that fins weren't provided, so I brought my own. Not only fins, but we were also allowed to bring our own food and drinks.
It seemed they scattered some bait before snorkeling, as there were plenty of fish. While there weren't many colorful fish, there were a lot of them, and I was really impressed when I first entered the water. Additionally, there were many sea turtles. They weren't at all wary when I approached, and I was able to swim alongside them for a little while.
Seeing Waikiki from offshore and watching the catamaran raise and lower its sails made for a great experience.
参加は二組(計4名)だけで、ハンモックの上を半分ずつ、貸切状態で、お得感がありました。
冬なので仕方ないかもしれませんが、お天気がいま一つで、セーリング中は少し寒かったです。
でも、思ったより水は冷たくなく、海の透明度も高く、シュノーケリングは楽しめました。体験談からフィンの貸し出しがないのがわかっていたので、自分でフィンを持参しました。フィンだけでなく、食べ物や飲み物も持ち込みOKでした。
シュノーケリング前に餌を撒いてくれたようで、魚がたくさんいました。カラフルな魚はいなかったのですが、とにかくいっぱいいて、初めに海に入った時は感動でした。
そして、海亀もたくさんいました。近寄ってもちっとも警戒せず、少しだけ一緒に泳げました。
ワイキキ沖からワイキキを見れて、カタマランの帆を張ったりしまったりも見れたので、良い体験ができました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/25 |
Reviewed by: cyun
At the first spot, we couldn't see many dolphins, but when we moved to the second spot and got into the water, a surprising large group swam right in front of us. The cheeseburger we had on the boat was also delicious.
始めのポイントではイルカをあまり見ることが出来なかったが二回目のポイントに移動してもらい海に入るとびっくりするくらい大群が目の前を泳いでくれた。 船の上で食べたチーズバーガーもおいしかったです
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my second time participating, and I was very happy that the same crew members remembered me from the last time!
Although I couldn't swim very close to the dolphins this time, I really enjoyed watching the crew's hula dance.
It was a bit disappointing that the pineapple didn't come out...
I would love to join this tour again!
2回目の参加でしたが前回と同じクルーの方が覚えていてくれたことがとてもうれしかったです!
今回はイルカとあまり近くで泳げませんでしたがクルーの方のフラも見れたりとても楽しめました★
パイナップルがでてこなかったのはちょっと残念でしたが・・・
また参加したいツアーです!
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/18 |
Reviewed by: ななくんさん
It was my first dolphin tour, and it was great! I want to go again!
初めてのイルカツアーでしたが、よかった!
又行きたいー!
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/10 |
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Thank you very much for participating this time.
We strive to have staff who can speak Japanese on board, but we sincerely apologize that the service provided by our staff did not meet your expectations this time. Taking your feedback into account, we will re-educate our staff to improve the quality of our service.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope to create tours that everyone will enjoy in the future, and we look forward to serving you again when you visit Hawaii.
この度はご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
日本語のできるスタッフが乗船できるように配慮しておりますが、この度はスタッフの対応がご満足いただけるものでなく、誠に申し訳ございませんでした。お客様からのご指摘を受け、今一度スタッフの再教育を行いサービスの質の向上を図りたいと思います。
貴重なご意見をいただき誠にありがとうございました。
今後も皆様に喜んでいただけるツアーにしたいと思いますので、またハワイにお越しの際はご利用をおまちしております。