Reviewed by: Just
Excursion shouldn't be called Dolphin watch as it is misleading... No Dolphins! Just snorkel and deli lunch.
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| Packages: | Sail & Snorkel Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Reviewed by: 都会っ子。
I participated with a friend. On the day of the event, there were various people including friends, couples, and solo travelers.
When we arrived at the port with the boat, we immediately enjoyed some malasadas. I had heard from others that they were "really delicious!" but personally, I felt that one was enough. (laughs)
After departure, we all sang a song for safety and to hope for dolphin sightings. You can rent wetsuits for an additional fee, and during my visit, almost everyone borrowed one. I went in April, and even in Hawaii's waters, it was a bit chilly, so renting one turned out to be a great decision. You can rent it on the spot for $10.
To reach the spot where we could see the dolphins well, we all sat on the edge of the boat, enjoying the marine attraction. The boat rocked a lot, which was quite thrilling.
Once we spotted dolphins, we all dove in immediately! Even if you can't swim, the staff will pull you along, so there's no need to worry. The water was incredibly clear, and we could see the dolphins swimming distinctly, making it feel like we were in an aquarium. After that, we also went snorkeling and experienced many things that we couldn't have done on our own!
By the way, the boat rocks quite a bit, so if you are prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must. However, even if you do get sick and end up vomiting, the staff will respond kindly without any unpleasant expressions, so you can feel at ease!
友達と2人で参加しました。当日は友達、カップル、ひとりの方など、さまざま方とご一緒でした。
船のある港に着くと、すぐにマラサダをいただきます。
周りから、「すごく美味しいよー!」と聞いていましたが、個人的に1回食べれば良いかんじ。笑
出航後は、安全祈願とイルカに会えますようにと、みんなで歌をうたいます。
追加料金でウエットスーツを貸し出してもらえますが、わたしの時はほぼ全員借りていました。4月に行きましたが、ハワイの海でも少し肌寒かったので結果として借りて大正解でした。その場で10ドルでかりられます。
イルカが良く見えるスポットまでは、みんなで船の縁に座り、マリンアトラクション♪船はすごく揺れるので、すごい迫力です。
イルカを発見したら、すぐにみんなでダイビング!泳げないか方でも、スタッフの方が引っ張っていってくれるので安心です。
水がすごくきれいで、イルカが泳いでいるのがはっきり見え、水族館で泳いでいる感覚になります。
その後も、シュノーケリングをしたりと、自分たちだけではできないようなことをたくさん経験させていただきました!
ちなみに、船はかなり揺れるので、酔いやすい方は酔いどめ必須です。
でも、酔ってリバースしてしまっても、スタッフの方はいやな顔ひとつせず優しく対応して下さりますので、安心して下さいね!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Peter Muth
Within 3 weeks in Hawaii packed with exciting excursions including helicopter flights, scuba diving and hiking, this was the initial reason to travel all the way from Germany - and it was worth it !!!
My wife always wanted to see those animals in the wild, and our guide dropped us right in front of a group of dolphins.
Wonderful - Great day out !!!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Nシスターズ
I participated with my sister.
Although we had an early morning gathering, the president of the Dolphin Junior High School cheered up the participants, who were still waking up and feeling low-energy. From the car windows, we were able to see "This Tree, What Tree," Pearl Harbor, and the Disney Hotel, which gave us a bit of a sightseeing experience.
I was a bit anxious after hearing that there were two days the previous week when we couldn't see dolphins, but after about 10 minutes of departing from the port, we dove right into the sea! When the captain shouted, "Look down!!" I desperately peered into the water, and there they were—the dolphins I had longed to see! Not only did I get to see them, but I was truly moved to hear their "kyu-kyu" sounds.
After that, we moved to a tropical fish and honu spot. When we had food, aggressive tropical fish swarmed around us (laughs). We also managed to meet a honu that was napping.
Originally, this was supposed to be the end, but because we found the dolphins early, we were given a special second dolphin dive! We were able to see an even larger group of dolphins than the first time, which was incredibly exciting!
Actually, my sister had been feeling a bit unwell since the morning, but she completely recovered without realizing it. It seemed like the dolphins had healed her.
Thank you to everyone at Dolphin Junior High for the fun lesson! ^^
姉妹で参加させていただきました。
早朝の集合でしたが、
車内では寝起きでテンション低めの参加者達をイルカ中学会長さんが盛り上げてくださり、
車窓からは「この木なんの木」やパールハーバー、ディズニーホテルなどを見ることできて
ちょっとした観光気分を味わうことができました。
前週に2日イルカに会えない日があったと聞いて若干不安でしたが、
港を出発して10分程ですぐに海へダイブ!
船長さんの「シタヲミテー!!」の言葉で必死に海中を覗くと、
念願のイルカが!!
姿を見ることができたのはもちろんのこと、
「キューキュー」という鳴き声を聞くことができたのには本当に感動しました。
その後は熱帯魚&ホヌスポットへ移動。
餌を持っていると、わらわらと群がってくるアグレッシブな熱帯魚たち(笑)
お昼寝中だったホヌにも何とか会うことができました。
本来はこれで終了らしいのですが、
イルカの発見が早かったからとのことで、
特別に2回目のイルカダイブ!
1回目よりもさらに大群のイルカ達を見ることができて大感動!!
実は朝から若干体調が悪かった妹ですが、
知らぬ間にすっかり回復。
イルカ達に癒されたようでした。
イルカ中学のみなさん、楽しい授業を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☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/18 |
Reviewed by: kazu
Although the morning was early, I had the chance to see dolphins twice and was thrilled right away. During free time, I was lucky to swim with sea turtles as well. I actually didn't have high expectations for the hula, but I ended up participating enthusiastically with flower decorations and a pareo (sarong) at the end (laughs). It was fun all the way to the end!
The staff were all kind and helped create a lively atmosphere, allowing us to fully experience the Hawaiian vibe. Now that I'm back home, I'm still enjoying the memories while looking at the pictures I purchased. This became my best memory in Hawaii. Thank you very much!
朝は早かったもののイルカは2度も見に行く機会をもらってたっぷり見られて早々に大興奮。フリータイムではウミガメとも一緒に泳げてラッキーでした。実はあまり期待してなかったフラも花飾りやパレオをつけて最後はノリノリで参加(笑)最後まで楽しかった!
スタッフさんも皆親切で盛り上げてくれ、ハワイ感を十分味合わせてくれました。帰ってきて購入した画像を見ながら、まだ楽しみに浸っています。ハワイで1番の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/25 |
Reviewed by: S.I
I participated at the end of January. I was worried about the weather since it was the rainy season, but I was lucky to have clear skies. The sun was very strong, so sunscreen and a light jacket are absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sandbanks rising from the sea, but I was moved to see wild sea turtles. I think it would be good to check the tides in advance and make a reservation. The lunch was also very delicious. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.
1月の終わりに参加しました。雨季だったため天気が心配でしたが、晴天でラッキーでした。日差しがとても強いので、日焼け止めと薄手の上着は絶対必要です。海から浮き上がる砂浜は残念ながら見れませんでしたが、野生の海亀が見れたので感動しました。事前に潮の満ち引きを調べて予約されると良いと思います。ランチもとても美味しかったです。また機会があれば参加したいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
Thank you for the wonderful photos that look like they belong in a guidebook.
The sandbar is influenced by various natural elements. Even the staff who visit almost every day say, "You really can't know until that day and time!"
We hope you can enjoy the beauty of Hawaii's nature just as it is.
Even at the end of January, when the sun comes out, it truly feels like Hawaii! The sunlight is strong, so those with fair skin should definitely take precautions against sunburn!
S.I., when you come to Hawaii again, please come and play in Paradise Ocean. We are waiting for you. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ガイドブックのような素敵なお写真ありがとうございます。
様々な自然に影響されるサンドバー。ほぼ毎日通っているスタッフでさえも”その日その時間にならないと本当に判らない!”とのこと。
ハワイの大自然をありのままに楽しんで頂けると嬉しいです。
1月の終わりでもお日様が顔を出すとやっぱりハワイ!! 日差しは強いです。色白の皆様は日焼け対策を是非万全に!
S.I様、ハワイにお越しの際はまた天国の海に遊びにいらして下さいね、お待ちしてます。Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/26 |
Reviewed by: mii
The conditions on the day I participated were very good, and I was able to swim with many dolphins—probably over 50! I was thrilled to swim alongside wild dolphins at such a close distance. I could hear their calls, and I also saw a baby dolphin swimming happily with its mother. The staff were all fun and made the experience enjoyable. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!
私が参加した日はコンディションがとてもよかったみたいで、たくさんのイルカと一緒に泳ぐことができました。たぶん50以上はいたんじゃないかな☆野生のイルカと手が届きそうなくらいな距離で一緒に泳ぐことができて大感激でした。鳴き声も聞こえるし、子どものイルカがお母さんと仲良く泳いでる姿も見れました。スッタフの方も楽しい方ばかりで、楽しませていただきました☆またハワイにいった時は参加したいです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: 中野典子
My best memory is encountering 100 dolphins. Swimming with wild spinner dolphins is a lifelong memory for me. To see dolphins again, we took a boat out to Yokohama Beach on the west coast, which had a completely different scenery compared to the east coast. The land shaped like a god with outstretched arms, a power spot, was so shockingly beautiful that it still comes to mind vividly. I can't swim, but since there were many children among the guests, there were plenty of staff members, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. My husband was thrilled to dive at his own risk. The color of the sea was just like Blue Hawaii. It was a wonderful day.
イルカに100ぴき出会えたことが一番の思い出です。
野生のハシナガイルカと一緒に泳いだことは、一生の思い出です。
またイルカに会うために、西海岸のヨコハマビーチ辺りまで船を出していただいたのですが、また東海岸とはぜんぜん違う景色で、パワースポットである、神様が手を広げた形の大地は、今でも目に浮かぶほど衝撃の美しさでした。
わたしは泳げませんが、ゲストにお子さんが多かったためスタッフの方もたくさんいて、安心して、シュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。
夫は、自己責任ですもぐりをさせてもらって喜んでました。
海の色がまさにブルーハワイ。
すばらしい一日でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/03 |
Reviewed by: yuchorin
The weather wasn't great, and it rained almost the whole time, but the staff were all kind and made it enjoyable. They made us laugh with their fluent Japanese. The sandbar didn't look like it did in the pictures, but I was satisfied. The food was very delicious! My husband even had a second helping of meat. It was quite cold due to the rain, but they had blankets prepared, which showed attention to detail in their service.
お天気が良くなくてほとんど雨が降っていましたが、、スタッフの方が皆さん親切で楽しませてくれました。流暢な日本語で笑わせてくれて、、サンドバーは写真のようには見えませんでしたが、、満足です。食事はとてもおいしかったです!主人はお肉をおかわりしていました。雨で結構さむかったのですがひざ掛けも用意してあり、、細かいサービスを感じました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining the tour the other day. The meals on this tour are served buffet-style, so you can enjoy as much as you like. I'm really glad you enjoyed the seconds. I heard it was a bit chilly on the day you participated, but I'm happy you were able to warm up with the blankets. On sunny days, the sandbar is of course lovely, but on rainy days, it shows a very mystical side. The sandbar presents various expressions. Please come back to the Heavenly Ocean to experience the sandbar's different looks. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。このツアーではお食事はビュッフェとなっていますのでお好きなだけお楽しみに頂けます。おかわりして頂いて本当に嬉しいです。ご参加頂いた日はちょっぴり寒かったとのこと。でもひざかけで暖まって頂けてよかった♪お天気の日ももちろん素敵なサンドバーですが、雨の日はと〜っても幻想的な表情を見せてくれます。様々な表情を見せてくれるサンドバー。また違った表情のサンドバーに出会いに天国の海に遊びにいらしてくださいね。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/29 |
Reviewed by: Toru Nakaya
We participated as a couple. We left early in the morning and drove for an hour to the West Coast, a place not often visited by tours. During the drive, our enthusiastic guide shared a wealth of information about the tour, Hawaii, personal introductions, and safety instructions, keeping the conversation lively until we reached our destination.
After using the restroom, we changed into wetsuits, which were available for a voluntary fee of $10. They even had sizes for my larger frame. It was a good decision to rent one since the water was still cold. We encountered dolphins shortly after setting sail. Following the captain's and the guide's instructions, we entered the water. There were a lot of dolphins! I never expected to see them so soon; it felt like a natural aquarium. We were treated to numerous dolphin jumps and even spotted sea turtles, along with octopuses and various tropical fish. The weather was perfect, with no wind, making for the best conditions. For my wife, who is not a strong swimmer, they provided something like a floatation device. Normally, life jackets are available, so it's not necessary, but those who feel scared might want to borrow one.
夫婦で参加しました。早朝に出発し車で1時間、あまりツアーで行かない西海岸へ行きます。
車の中でテンションの高いガイドさんから、おもしろおかしくツアーのこと、ハワイのこと、自己紹介、注意事項など盛りだくさんのお話があります。沈黙することなく目的地に到着。
トイレを済ませ、ウェットスーツに着替えます。任意で10ドルです。太目の私のサイズもありました。海の中はまだ寒いので借りてよかったです。出航してすぐにイルカに遭遇。キャプテンと学級委員(ガイド)の指示で海に入ります。大量のイルカです。こんなに早くお目にかかるとは!天然の水族館です。イルカのジャンプを何度も見せてくれました。ウミガメも見ることができました。他にもタコやいろんな熱帯魚。当日は風もなく天候にも恵まれ最高のコンディションでした。泳ぎの苦手な妻には浮輪のようなものを貸してくださいました。本来はライフジャケットがあるので必要ありません。それでも怖いひとは借りておくとよいでしょう。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/15 |
Reviewed by: tamucho
☆Private Dolphin Middle School☆
We were picked up at 6:25 AM, and although we were worried about the cloudy weather in Waikiki, we arrived at Waianae Harbor on the West Coast in about an hour, and the sun started to shine. The dolphin watching was conducted in a classroom format with a tour guide. Mr. TAKAO's explanations (he looked a lot like Tetsuya Takeda) prioritized the safety of the participants, and he prayed in the morning for everyone to encounter dolphins.
Before we reached the point, our feelings and prayers were answered, and we encountered a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Feeling optimistic, we first went snorkeling at a spot with sea turtles and fish to get accustomed to the water. There was an explanation that those who are sensitive to the cold water temperature could rent a wetsuit for $10, and many people took advantage of that. I was fine in the water with my long-sleeved rash guard, but the wind after getting back on the boat was tough; I managed to cope with my towel.
With the keen eyes of our dolphin-finding captain, we changed locations a few times and jumped into the water!
At first, everyone was so eager to see the dolphins that we struggled to communicate with them, and they seemed to swim away. However, after a few attempts and relaxing a bit, we could hear the dolphins' sounds up close, like "kyurukyuru."
With the captain's visual spotting from the boat and Mr. TAKAO's accurate guidance, we heard the call to "look down, look down." A few dolphins swam really close to us. It was such a joy to meet wild dolphins freely moving in the vast ocean!
I definitely want to join this tour again, and next time I want to participate in Dolphin University as well. I'm a little proud of the eco bag we received as a graduation certificate!
☆私立イルカ中学☆
早朝6:25ピックアップ、ワイキキの曇天を気にしてたけれどウエスト・コーストのワイアナエ港に約一時間で到着どんどん晴れてきて。イルカウオッチングをバスの中から授業形態にしてのツアーガイド。TAKAOさんの説明(武田鉄矢に超似てました)参加者さんたちの安全第一、皆がイルカと遭遇できるように朝一でお祈りしてきてくれました。
皆の気持ちと祈りが通じてポイントに到着前に、ハンドウイルカの群れと遭遇。幸先の良さを感じつつ、この日は先にウミガメやお魚たちのいるポイントでシュノーケルの身体慣らし。バスの中から水温が低くて寒いの苦手な方は10ドルでウエットスーツ借りられる説明があり、何人もの方が借りてました。私は長袖のラッシュガードで水中は全く大丈夫でしたが船に上がってからの風が堪えました、持参のバスタオルでどうにかしのげましたが。
イルカ探しの名人キャプテンの目で数回場所を変えながら、水中にイン!
最初は皆のイルカだイルカと気持ちが先走り上手くイルカさんたちとのコミュニケーションが取れず、逃げられちゃってる感じでしたが数回のチャレンジで気負いが取れてリラックスしたせいか「キュルキュル」とイルカさんたちの声まで聞こえる近さに。
キャプテンの船上からの目視とガイドのTAKAOさんの的確な判断で「下観て、下観て」の声が。ほんとに近くを数頭が泳いでくるんです。大海原を自由に動き回ってる野生のイルカとの対面うれしかったぁ~^^
また参加したいツアーだし、今度はイルカ大学にも参加したいです。卒業証書としていただいたエコバックちょっと自慢です^^;
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/16 |
Reviewed by: mamazo
After finishing snorkeling and arriving at the port, I quickly changed in the restroom before getting on the bus. Some people returned to the hotel in their swimsuits, but it gets quite cold.
シュノーケリングが終わって港について、バスにのる前にトイレの中で大急ぎで着替えました。水着のままでホテルまで帰る人もいましたが、かなり体が冷えます。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Petals4Zuzu
The crew was great, the ship was great, the meal was very good, the cruise was exciting and the snorkel equipment was excellent. The water was particularly choppy due to high winds and that made snorkeling for only the fittest among us difficult. The two youngest (12 and 17) had no problem and were in fact the last ones out of the water. We saw a couple sea turtles, a bottle-nose dolphin, and a couple pods of humpbacks (in the distance). Overall, circumstances beyond the crew's control being what they were, we really enjoyed this excursion.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise with Transportation from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/15 |
Reviewed by: ぴーたん
Whenever I go to Hawaii, I always spend at least one day on this tour. It's fun no matter how many times I go, and the barbecue is delicious. This time, the weather was really nice, and it was the best. I was surprised to see a sea turtle up close.
ハワイに行くと必ず1日はこのツアーに行きます。
何度行っても楽しいしバーベキューも美味しいです。
今回は天気もとてもよくて、最高でした。間近にウミガメ接近でびっくり。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour. Thank you for joining us for the third time, Peter! We hope to see you again for the fourth and fifth times at Paradise of the Sea. All of our staff, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your visit. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ぴーたんさんはもうすでに3回目の参加なんですね。ありがとうございます。
是非4回目5回目とまた天国の海にお越し下さいね。
スタッフ一同ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。マハロ〜!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: masa
On the day of the event, the waves were high and the weather wasn't great, but the staff's strong desire for the participants to see the dolphins really came through. Thanks to their efforts, I was able to see the dolphins up close, even if it was just for a short time. Next time, I would like to join this tour again on a day with better weather.
当日は波も高く天候もすぐれてはなかったけど、スタッフの皆さんの何とかイルカを参加者に見てほしいという気持ちがとても伝わりました。その甲斐あってわずかの時間でしたがイルカをまじかで見ることができました。次回は天候のいい日にもいう一度こちらのツアーでお願いします。
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| Posted on: | 2014/04/05 |
Reviewed by: ちゃそ
The sandbar had a water level of about 10 centimeters up to my ankles, so I couldn't see the sand, but it was very beautiful. Friendly sea turtles came around the boat many times, and they were adorable. The food was surprisingly good for this kind of tour. It was a bit disappointing that by the time we were ready to eat, the curry that had been prepared was almost gone due to the order in which the boats were served!
サンドバーは、足首から10センチほどまで水位があり、砂を拝むことはできませんでしたが、とてもきれいでした。
船の回りを人懐こいウミガメが何度も何度も来てくれて、かわいかった。
ごはんも、こういうツアーにしてはおいしかったです。ボートごとに食べる順番の関係で、私たちが食べるときには用意されてたカレーがほぼなくなってたのが残念!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour.
The sea turtles visited us multiple times, bringing a lot of happiness, perhaps?
We always put effort into the meals during the tour and prepare plenty, but it seems everyone was Hungry! that day. I apologize for that, especially since you were looking forward to it.
Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ウミガメが何度も遊びにきてくれたんですね。いっぱい幸せを運んでくれていたのかも?
ツアーではお食事にも力をいれているのでいつも多めにご用意させて頂いているんですがこの日は皆様Hungry!だったのでしょうね。楽しみにされていたのにごめんなさい。
またハワイにお越しの際はぜひ遊びにいらしてくださいね。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/27 |
Reviewed by: いるかちゃん
I was extremely satisfied!!!!!
The meeting was quite early in the morning and the price was reasonable, but it was definitely worth it!
We were blessed with good weather and the conditions were excellent with no waves.
On the way to the dolphin spot, we encountered a whale! We were able to see the whale's tail.
This year, I plan to buy a lottery ticket.
We discovered a group of about 50 dolphins in the clearest waters on the West Coast.
We jumped in at the perfect timing thanks to our amazing captain.
We were able to see the dolphins up close multiple times!
That sight is something I will never forget; it left a lasting impression on my heart.
Next, we headed to the sea turtle spot.
On the way there, we encountered whales again.
It seemed like a mother and baby whale were practicing their jumps.
At the sea turtle spot, we saw six sea turtles!
We were able to see them up close.
The fish in the sea were also incredibly beautiful.
In the beautiful sea, I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles up close, and I encountered whales as well.
I was captivated by the rich land...
I am extremely, extremely, extremely satisfied!
Next, I want to go to Dolphin University and Manta University!
超超大満足でした!!!!!
かなーーーーり朝早い集合でお値段もそこそこしますが、十分価値のあるものです!
天候にも恵まれ、波のなくコンディション抜群でした。
イルカスポットへ向かっている途中。
くじらに遭遇しました!くじらのシッポをみることができました。
今年は宝くじを購入しようと思います。
西海岸で一番海の透明感が高いところで、イルカさん50匹くらいの団体さんを発見。
超いけてる船長さんのタイミングで入水。
ばっちり間近でイルカを何度も見ることができました!
あの光景は今でも忘れられません。それくらい心に残ります。
続いて、ウミガメさんのスポットへ。
またその移動途中、クジラに遭遇。
どうやらクジラ親子がジャンプの練習をしている様子でした。
ウミガメスポットには6匹のウミガメさんが!
間近で見ることができました。
海のお魚さんもすごーーーーくきれいでした。
きれいな海で、超間近でイルカ・ウミガメにあえ
クジラにも遭遇。
豊かな大地にも心を奪われ、、、、。
超超超大満足です!
次はイルカ大学・マンタ大学にもいきたいです!
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| Packages: | 卒業旅行限定プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/13 |
Reviewed by: あやも
It was truly a wonderful tour!! I got to see dolphins and sea turtles, and the staff were cheerful and made it so much fun. Normally, I get seasick, but I forgot about it and had the best time ever*\(^o^)/* Thank you very much.
本当に素敵なツアーでした!!
イルカもウミガメも会えて、スタッフの皆さんも明るくてとても楽しかったです。
普段は船酔いしちゃう私ですが酔うことも忘れて最高の時間を過ごすことができました*\(^o^)/*
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 卒業旅行限定プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/16 |
Reviewed by: E.K
I was able to see dolphins after all. First, I want to commend the crew for their cheerful attitude. Despite it being early in the morning, their energetic greetings of "alo-----ha------!!!!!!!" and "HAHAHA" instantly lifted my spirits. The brightness they exuded is something you can't experience in Japan. It was a brightness that blew away the typical Japanese shyness of wanting to do something but feeling embarrassed. Next, I want to highlight that I got to see dolphins twice. However, I can't forget the shock of jumping in. Make sure to hold your goggles tightly, and when you jump in, first! Breathe out! If you mistakenly inhale like I did, you'll have a painful experience. It's literally painful, so be sure to listen carefully to what the crew says. But once you get past that, you can see the crystal-clear water, the white sandy ocean floor (have you seen it?), and the dolphins! Additionally, those who have been good in their daily lives might even get to meet Mr. Turtle and Mr. Octopus.
I'm really glad I chose this place to create memories at the end of my student life. MAHALO~.
とにかくイルカには会えました。まず評価したいのはクルーのみなさんの笑顔の対応です。早朝にもかかわらず「alo-----ha------!!!!!!!」「HAHAHA」という元気な挨拶でテンションがいっきにあがります。日本人にはない明るさは、日本では味わえません。日本人の特徴としてある、したいけどできない恥ずかしさを吹き飛ばすような明るさでした。次に評価したいのは、イルカに二回も会えたこと。ただし、飛び込むときの衝撃は忘れられません。しっかりゴーグルをおさえて、飛び込んだら、まず!息を!吐く!私のように間違えて吸ってしまうと、痛い目にあいます。文字通り痛い目にあうので、クルーのいうことはよく聞きましょう。でもここを乗り越えると、透き通った水、白い海底の砂(みたことあります?)そしてイルカ!が見られます。さらに日頃の行いの良い人はウミガメ先生や、タコくんにも会うことができます。
学生生活の最後の思い出づくりにここを選んでほんとによかったです。MAHALO~。
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| Packages: | 卒業旅行限定プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Iukali
The Japanese staff explained everything from start to finish, so I was able to participate with peace of mind.
There were waves, and I got seasick, feeling quite ill even in the water. But I was really happy to see so many dolphins!
For lunch, I had a burger made by the captain! It was incredibly delicious!!!
I also got a tattoo sticker, which made for a nice memory!
I only had a little time for hula, but since it's not something I get to do often, I was glad to experience it.
It truly became a wonderful memory!
日本人の方が最初から最後まで説明してくれるので、安心して参加できました☆
波があったので、船酔いしてしまい、海の中でも波がひどく酔ってしまいました。でも、イルカがたくさんいてすごく嬉しかったです!
昼食は船長が作ったバーガーを食べました!すごく美味しかったです!!!
タトゥーシールも付けてもらえて良い記念になりました!
フラは少しだけの時間でしたが、あまりできないの体験なので、フラができてよかったです♪
本当に楽しい思い出になりました☆
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/09 |
Reviewed by: 福井のおばさん
We are a couple in our 60s, but we had a wonderful time mingling with the young people. Since I saw it on TV, I had been wanting to visit when I went to Hawaii. The Japanese staff member who was pregnant with her fifth child was as wonderful as the heavenly ocean.
60代夫婦ですけど 若者にまじって楽しい時間を過ごさせて頂きました。テレビで拝見してから、ハワイにいったらぜひ行きたいと思っていました。5人目のお子様がおなかにいて頑張っていた日本人のスタッフさん天国の海と同じ位ステキでした。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining us on the tour the other day.
This tour is enjoyed by everyone from babies to those in their 90s (currently, our oldest guest is a 92-year-old grandmother).
Being in your 60s is still quite young! Please come back and visit us again together. We look forward to seeing you!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はツアーにお越し頂きましてありがとうございました。
このツアーは下はBabyから上は90代の方まで(現在最高齢92歳のおばあちゃま)楽しんで頂いているツアーです。
60代なんてまだまだですよ〜。是非またお二人で遊びにいらしてくださいね。お待ちしてます。
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| Posted on: | 2014/03/15 |
Reviewed by: シエルくん
Fortunately, the weather was nice, and the scenery was incredibly beautiful. On the way to the sandbar, we were also able to see sea turtles swimming.
Even though the surrounding water was deep, the sandbar had a shallow depth up to our ankles, which felt quite strange. The snorkeling was great as the water was clear, and we were able to see not only fish but also sea turtles.
Although both of us could only speak a little English, the guide and crew casually spoke to us in Japanese, allowing us to have a fun time.
I definitely want to participate again when I come to Hawaii.
運よく天気が良かったので、景色がすごい綺麗でした。
サンドバーに行く途中で、海カメが泳いでいるのを見ることもできました。
周りは水深が深いのに、サンドバーは足首あたりまでの水深で不思議な感じでした。
シュノーケリングも海が澄んでいて、魚はもちろん、海カメも見れて良かったです。
2人とも英語を少ししか話せなかったんですが、ガイド、クルーとも気軽に日本語で話しかけてくれて、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
また、ハワイに来た時にも是非参加してみたいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Seas tour. Thank you for joining the tour. We were lucky to have great weather on this day.
Actually, quite a few customers express concern when signing up for this tour, saying, "I can't speak English..." However, as Ciel-kun wrote, it's perfectly fine to communicate in Japanese. All our guides are fluent in Japanese, and the captain and crew are also studying Japanese daily to communicate with everyone as much as possible.
Please come back to Hawaii again! We look forward to seeing you. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーご参加ありがとうございます。
この日はお天気にも恵まれてラッキーでしたね。
実はこのツアーにお申し込みの際”英語しゃべれないんですが。。”と心配されるお客様が結構いらっしゃいます。
でも、シエルくんが書いてくださったように日本語で大丈夫です。ガイドは全員日本語OK、皆様と出来る限りコミュニケーションを取りたいと願っているキャプテン、クルーたちも日々日本語の勉強に励んでます。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非!遊びにきてくださいね。お待ちしてます。マハロ〜!!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン・スナック朝食付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/26 |
Reviewed by: チョコ
I participated in late January. It was cold and windy from the morning, and the sea was rough. According to the staff, the tours had been canceled the day before and the day before that due to bad weather, and even when they went ahead, they couldn't encounter any dolphins. However, on the day we participated, we were fortunate enough to meet many groups of dolphins. There were even baby dolphins swimming, which was very moving. After finishing swimming and getting back on the boat, it was incredibly cold, but the staff cheered us up with their cheerful attitude, making it a really great experience.
1月下旬に参加しました。朝から強風で肌寒く、海が荒れていました。スタッフによると前日や前々日も悪天候のためツアー自体がキャンセルになったり、決行してもイルカに遭遇できなかったようですが、私たちが参加した日は幸いなことにたくさんのイルカの群れに出会うことができました。赤ちゃんイルカも泳いでいて、とても感動的でした。泳ぎ終わって船上に上がってきてからが寒くて仕方なかったですが、スタッフの皆さんが陽気に盛り上げてくれてすごくいい体験ができました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/28 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was moved by how close I could see and swim with the dolphins, which was beyond comparison to regular dolphin watching! I'm so glad I participated; it was a great decision! Seeing wild dolphins spin around and come back was such a joy. They are so cute.
When we saw the dolphins, their group behavior was incredibly impressive and overwhelming.
- Even if you're anxious about swimming or snorkeling, it's okay! We weren't great swimmers, but they lent us floaties and the instructors provided support, so we felt safe. They also taught us about the dolphins' habits, points of interest, and precautions on the bus, making it easy for beginners. The instructors were incredibly quick at spotting the dolphins.
I did get seasick and had to step away for a bit, but I could still see the dolphins from the boat. It became a wonderful memory.
Also, the cheese and donuts we had as snacks along the way were delicious! Thank you for everything. I want to do this again when I go to Hawaii!
イルカウォッチングとは比較にならないほどの間近で、イルカが見れ一緒に泳げたことに感動しました!!!!
参加して良かったです!大正解!!野生のイルカがくるっとまわったり、途中で戻ってきたり、自然のイルカを見れて幸せです。かわいい。
イルカが見れた時、集団で行動しているので迫力満点で圧倒されます。
・泳ぎやシュノーケルに不安があっても大丈夫でした!!
私たちは泳ぎが苦手でしたが、浮輪貸していただいたりインストラクターの方がサポートしていただけたので安心です。またバスの中でイルカについて習性やポイント、注意点を色々教えて頂いたりするので、初心者でも大丈夫でした。
インストラクターの方がイルカを見つけるのが早いこと早いこと。
また船酔いで途中離脱してしまいましたが、船からもイルカが見えました。
いい思い出になりました。
あと途中のチーズとドーナツのおやつがおいしいww
色々とお世話になりました。
またハワイにいったらいきたいな~!!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/03 |
Reviewed by: SAKI KUBOTA
This time, it was my first trip to Hawaii with a friend. While looking through the guidebook, I discovered a tour where you can swim with dolphins! Plus, it was on sale at Alan1.net, so I felt lucky.
The day before the tour, I called the dolphin center for a confirmation, and they informed me that due to fewer participants, the start time would be moved from 9 AM to 6 AM. With the 9 AM start, I was able to enjoy my afternoon since it would end around 3 PM, which was great. I was happy to make good use of my time.
In the morning, I got into the pickup car, and the lecture at the center began. Takao's lecture was very enjoyable and interesting. I was a bit nervous when they mentioned that the sea was rough in the morning and that the tour might be canceled, but thankfully, it went ahead as planned.
The seawater was cold that day, so I rented a wetsuit for $100. It was a nice wetsuit without any holes.
While searching for dolphins, I spotted a whale's spout in the distance. When we got a little closer, I was lucky enough to see the tails of a mother and baby whale several times.
Next, we discovered a pod of dolphins and entered the water to swim with them. It was a bit cold. I tried hard to kick my legs to get closer to the dolphins, but I couldn't get very close. Unfortunately, the water was murky due to the rough sea the day before, so the visibility wasn't great. I was disappointed because I had assumed Hawaii would always be beautiful.
Although I couldn't see the dolphins clearly, they appeared mystical like shadows. I was really glad to see them swimming on the surface and diving deep.
After that, we went snorkeling at a different spot. The visibility there was outstanding, and you could see all the way to the bottom, but there were no tropical fish at all. I didn't see any sea turtles either, but meeting the dolphins and whales made it a truly wonderful experience. I want to go back to Hawaii again to see the dolphins.
今回は、友達と2人で初めてのハワイ旅行でした。ガイドブックを見ているとなんとイルカと泳げるツアーを発見!しかもAlan1.netだとsaleで割引になっていてラッキーでした。
ツアー前日イルカ中学に事前確認の電話をすると明日は参加者が少ないので9時からが早朝の6時からになるとお知らせがありました。9時からだと午後3時ぐらいまでがお昼の12時ぐらいまでになったので午後からバッチリ遊べるのでラッキーでした。時間を有効に使えるのでうれしかったです。
朝迎えの車に乗り中学での講義が始まりました。タカオさんの講義はとっても楽しく面白かったです。朝、海が荒れてたみたいで中止になるかもしれないと言われとてもドキドキしましたが無事決行できました。
その日は海水は冷たかったので100ドルでウェットスーツを貸してもらいました。きれいなウエットスーツで穴などは空いてなかったです。
イルカを探してると遠方になんとクジラの潮吹きが見えました。もう少し近づいてもらうと親子のクジラのしっぽを何回も見ることができ、ラッキーでした。
次はイルカの群れを発見し一緒に泳ごうと海の中に入りました。ちょっと冷たかったです。イルカに近づこうと頑張ってバタ足したけどなかなか近づけなかったです。そして残念なことに前日海が荒れていたので濁って透明度が良くなかったです。ハワイはいつでもきれいと思い込んでいたのでがっかりでした。
イルカはしっかり見えなかったけど陰影みたいに見れて神秘的でした。
水面を泳いでる姿や深く潜っていく姿も見れて本当によかったです。
その後はシュノーケルを違うポイントにしに行きました。そこは透明度抜群で下の方まで透き通ってたのですが、熱帯魚は全くいなかったです。海ガメも見れなかったけど、イルカとクジラに会えたのでとっても素晴らしい体験になりました。またハワイに行った時はイルカに会いに行きたいです。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/19 |
Reviewed by: pommy
It was a truly wonderful place, and I really enjoyed snorkeling. I was also able to see sea turtles, which made me very satisfied. I highly recommend it!
本当に素敵な場所でシュノーケリングもとても楽しめました。ウミガメも見ることができ大満足です。おすすめです!
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour.
Thank you for the wonderful, dreamy photos of the sea turtles. Please come back to visit the sea turtles again!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
とっても幻想的なウミガメの写真のアップありがとうございます。またウミガメに会いに遊びにきてくださいね。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/11 |
Reviewed by: くまちゃん
The weather was nice, and I was able to take a walk on a beautiful sandbar. Although there wasn't a beach, it was still quite lovely! The snorkeling afterward was a bit challenging due to the current, but with the guidance provided, those who can swim will enjoy it. I even saw a sea turtle swimming. And the BBQ after swimming was delicious! Although it wasn't cooked on-site, the meat was tender and tasty.
天気もよく、綺麗なサンドバーを散歩することができました。砂浜は出てませんが十分綺麗でした!その後のシュノーケリングも多少流されましたがレクチャーがあるので泳げる方なら楽しめます。ウミガメも泳いでました。そして泳いだ後のBBQが美味しいかったです!その場では焼いてないんですが、お肉が柔らかくて美味しいです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. The sandbar that is completely exposed is magical, but even when it's not, the shimmering surface of the water covering the sandbar is incredibly beautiful. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please come back to play when you're hungry again. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
完全に顔を出したサンドバーも幻想的ですが、そうでないときもサンドバーを覆う海面がキラキラッと輝いてと〜っても綺麗ですよね。楽しめて頂けてよかったです。
またおなかをすかせて遊びにきてくださいね。Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン・バーベキューランチ付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: yossy
I went to Hawaii for the first time on my honeymoon. I wanted to do something that felt Hawaiian, so I chose this tour. The tour guide (being a dolphin enthusiast, he humorously called himself the class representative) was very friendly and had a great vibe, making the bus ride to our destination a lot of fun. Fortunately, the weather was clear, and we had great visibility. First, we encountered whales on the boat and were able to see them spouting water several times. We also spotted sea turtles popping their heads up to the surface. When we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins, we all jumped in at once. It was my first time snorkeling in deep water, and I was surprised by how big the waves were. However, I was thrilled to see dolphins swimming just below me! We were able to see them in relatively shallow water, and they were huge, which was so moving. To top it off, we even saw a baby dolphin swimming while nursing! This seemed to be quite a rare sighting, so we were lucky.
We then changed locations to see sea turtles and schools of fish. We were able to swim close to about four sea turtles together. When we fed the fish some cheese, they quickly gathered around us, which was adorable. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to touch any fish.
Being in the ocean was quite challenging, but I got to see so many amazing things, and we were even guided to a power spot, making it a truly wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour!
新婚旅行で初めてハワイに行きました。何かハワイらしいことをしたいと思ってこのツアーを選びました。ツアーの添乗員さん(イルカ中学なだけに肩書きは学級委員さん)はとっても気さくなノリの良い方で、行きのバスからとても楽しい時間でした。運よく晴れて視界も良好、まずはボート上でクジラと遭遇して潮吹きを数回みれました。ウミガメもちょくちょく顔を水面に出して来たのをみれました。イルカの背びれが水面に見えたのを確認してみんなで一斉に飛び込みました。深い海の中でシュノーケリングしたのは初めてでしたが、波がかなり大きくてびっくりしました。ですがイルカがすぐに下にいて興奮!しかも結構海の浅い所でみれたのでめちゃ大きくて感動しました。しかもおっぱいを飲みながら泳ぐ赤ちゃんイルカまで!!!これはかなり珍しいことだったようでラッキーでした。場所を変えて、ウミガメと魚の群れを見に行きました。ウミガメは4匹くらい一緒になっているところを近くで泳げました。魚にはチーズをやるとどんどん寄って来て可愛かったです。残念ながら私は魚を触れませんでした。
すごく海の中にいるのは大変でしたが、こんなにいろいろ見れて、しかもパワースポットまで案内してもらえてすごくいい体験をさせて頂きました。ぜひお勧めしたいツアーです!
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: TOMI
Our experience at the sandbar can be summed up in one word: "the best memory" for our family. The emerald green sea is vividly etched in my mind. Since it was January, there was a slight chill when the wind blew, so I think it would be good to have something to wear over. The staff were also very kind, which we appreciated. I would like to participate again next time.
サンドバーでの体験は一言で言えば家族にとって「最高の思い出」となりました。エメラルドグリーンの海がはっきりと脳裏に刻まれました。1月ということもあり風が吹くと少し肌寒さも有りました。上に羽織るものが有れば良いと思われます。スタッフの方もとても親切でありがたかったです。次回も参加したいと思います。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
I am truly happy to hear that this tour became your family's "best memory." Please come back again. We will be waiting with the sea turtles.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
このツアーがご家族の「最高の思い出」になったとお聞きし本当に嬉しいです。ぜひまたお越し下さいね。ウミガメとともにお待ちしてます。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン・スナック朝食付き(2016年3月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/02 |
Reviewed by: yoko
This was my second time in Hawaii. The first time, I only did the typical sightseeing around Waikiki and shopping malls, so this time I really wanted to get on a boat and go out to sea. I applied for this tour that was looking for monitors and participated with a friend. There were no issues during the pickup, and on the way to the location, we listened to the tour guide's stories, and since it was early in the morning, we took a nap for the remaining time. On the bus, we were lucky enough to spot a whale! Once we arrived, it was cold, so we put on wetsuits. At that time, all participants paid an additional fee of $10 for the option. After heading out, we had a hard time encountering dolphins, but perhaps due to the season, we spotted several whales! Next, we went snorkeling and encountered a green sea turtle. It was so moving to swim together! After that, we looked for dolphins again but couldn't find any. However, I was very satisfied.
ハワイは二度目でした。一度目はワイキキ周辺やショッピングモールなどの定番観光で終わっていたため、今回はぜひ船に乗り海へ出たいと考えていました。そこで、モニター募集のあったこちらのツアーに応募し、参加させていただきました。友人と二人での参加です。ピックアップの際も問題なく、現地に着くまではツアーガイドの方のお話を聞き、残り時間は早朝だったため仮眠となりました。行きのバスの車中で、ラッキーな事にクジラを目撃することが出来ました!現地についてからは、寒さを感じるためウェットスーツを着用しました。その際、参加者皆さんがオプションで10ドルの追加料金を支払いました。沖に出てからは、イルカになかなか出会えず、しかしながら時期であったためか、クジラを何頭も目撃しました!次にスノーケリングをし、アオウミガメに遭遇しました。一緒に泳ぐ事が出来てとても感動しました!その後もう一度イルカを探しましたが見つからず。けれどもとても満足できました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆ |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/31 |
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