Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I have always wanted to swim with dolphins, and this tour made it happen! The staff member (the principal of Dolphin Middle School) was bright and very friendly, sharing valuable information about Hawaii while we were in the car, making the ride enjoyable.
Once on board, the captain communicated with other boats via radio to get information about dolphin sightings, and we moved around in pursuit of them. This added to the excitement and made it fun.
When we finally encountered a pod of dolphins and got to swim with them, it was thrilling and moving! Moreover, we were lucky enough to encounter them twice, and we even got to swim with sea turtles. The sea turtles had beautiful eyes and their movements were adorable! The ocean and sky were both beautiful, and I was very satisfied with the experience.
以前からイルカと泳いでみたい!と思っていたのが今回のツーアで叶いました!
スタッフのお姉さん(イルカ中学の校長先生)は明るくて、とても気さくな方で移動の車中でもハワイのガイドをためになる生情報を入れながら楽しく話していただけました。
乗船してからはイルカ出没ポイントの情報を船長さん?が他の船の方から無線で連絡をもらいながら、イルカを追って、あちこち移動。これも臨場感があって、楽しかったです。
ついにイルカの群れと遭遇し、一緒に泳げた時は興奮と感動でした!!しかも、ラッキーなことに2度も遭遇、おまけに海亀と泳ぐ事もできました。海亀も眼がきれいで、しぐさが可愛かった!海も空もきれいで大変満足出来ました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Yumi
I was moved to see dolphins swimming right in front of me (tears). It's wonderful to be able to swim with them♪( ´▽`)
イルカが目の前で泳いでるのに感動(泣)
一緒に泳げるって素敵だよ♪( ´▽`)
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/04 |
Reviewed by: satomi
I was really looking forward to this tour during my trip, and it was truly, truly enjoyable!! The scenery was beautiful, and the staff were kind, which made me feel at ease throughout the tour. I went with three friends, and everyone was extremely satisfied, saying this tour was the best! I would definitely recommend it to anyone going to Hawaii!!
旅行のなかでこのツアーを一番楽しみにしていたのですが、本当に本当に楽しかったです!!
景色がきれいなのはもちろん、スタッフのみなさんもやさしくて安心してツアーにのぞむことができました☆
友人3人といったのですが、みんなこのツアーが一番だったと大満足です☆☆
ハワイに行く人がいればおすすめしたいと思います!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/03 |
Reviewed by: スゥ
We participated in the afternoon session with our family of three, including our 2-year-old. First, I recommend checking the website for low tide days and making a reservation. Since it wasn't low tide this time, even in the shallowest areas, the water reached about our bottoms, and we couldn't see the beautifully exposed sandbar as in the photos. The weather was also quite cloudy, so when we got fully wet, it felt particularly cold when we got out. For those who are sensitive to the cold, I recommend keeping your upper body dry. Still, we were able to see sea turtles swimming near the boat, and if you're lucky, they might come close to you. The sea was beautiful, and we were quite satisfied. The food was delicious too. Small children cannot participate in snorkeling after landing on the sandbar (an adult must accompany the child), but we didn't get bored as we could eat first or watch turtles from the boat. The staff were all cheerful and fun, which was great. They spoke a bit quickly, but I guess that's understandable since they say the same things every day. They strongly advise against bringing anything other than waterproof cameras during the sandbar landing. We were a bit anxious about that and wanted to take family photos, so we requested a DVD, which turned out quite well. The DVD was handed over at a store near DFS that night. Since it was cash on delivery, we didn't need any money when boarding. However, I slightly regret not bringing a camera in a waterproof case. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate again.
家族三人(2歳児含む)で午後の会に参加しました。まずはHPより干潮の日を探して予約することをお勧めします。今回は干潮でなかったため、一番浅いところでもお尻の下くらいまで水につかる感じで、写真のようなきれいに干上がったサンドバーをみることはできませんでした。そして天気も曇りがちだったので、全身水に濡れると、あがった時にことさら寒かったです。寒がりな方は上半身を濡らさないことをお勧めします。それでも船の近くをウミガメが泳ぎ、運が良ければぶつかって?来たり、海もきれいで十分満足できるものでした。お食事もおいしかったですよ。小さい子供は、サンドバー上陸後のシュノーケリングには参加できません(大人一人は子供についていないといけません)が、先に食事をしたり、船から亀をみたり飽きることはありませんでした。スタッフも明るく楽しい方ばかりでよかったです。ちょっと早口だったけど、毎日同じことを言っているのだから仕方ないかな・・・。サンドバー上陸時は、防水カメラ以外の持参は強くお勧めできません、と説明されます。うちはそれも不安だし、家族の写真を撮りたかったのでDVDを依頼しましたがなかなか良かったです。DVDは当日夜にはDFS傍の店で手渡し。代金引き換えなので、乗船時はお金の必要はありません。でも、防水ケースとかに入れてカメラ持参すればよかったかな、とちょっと後悔です。もしまたハワイにいく機会があったら参加したいと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/02 |
Reviewed by: meee
The guide who took care of us was very cheerful and made everyone around us enjoy themselves!!! Although the snorkeling time was shorter than I expected, I was able to see a pod of dolphins up close, and I had a really fun time!!! I would love to have their help again when I go to Hawaii♪ Thank you very much!!! The taro chips and hamburger were delicious too---☆
お世話になったガイドさんは皆とても明るくてで周りを楽しませてくれました!!!
思ったよりシュノーケリングの時間は少なかったけれど、
イルカの群れを間近でみることが出来て、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました!!!
またHawaiiへ行ったらお世話になりたいです♪
ありがとうございました!!!
タロイモ(~)チップス・ハンバーガーも美味しかったですよ---☆
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/30 |
Reviewed by: Charlotte Elopre
We had a great time during our trip! The service we received from the whole staff was exceptional! Everyone was very helpful and fun! They made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. I was also impressed that they gave extra attention to my dad who is a senior and took care of him. I am so glad I took my friends and family on this adventure and will definitely recommend this excursion to friends visiting Oahu!
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It’s incredibly soothing. The endless horizon, the white sandy beach, the sound of the waves, the townscape—everything is just perfect. I only had time to visit Kailua Beach, but the guide mentioned that Lanikai has its own unique charm as well. Next time I go, I’d like to make the trip to Lanikai.
Most of the staff are Japanese, but almost all the foreign staff are fluent in Japanese, so you can participate with peace of mind.
とにかく癒されます。どこまでも続く水平線、白い砂浜、波の音、街並み、すべて最高です。カイルアビーチしか時間がなくていけませんでしたが、ラニカイもまた違った良さがあるとガイドが言ってました。次に行くときはラニカイまで足を運んでみたいと思います。
スタッフも日本人スタッフがほとんどですが、外国人スタッフもほぼ全員日本語がペラペラですので、安心して参加できます。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/27 |
Reviewed by: hawai大好き
On September 20th, our family of four, including a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old, participated in the morning session. After coming out of the sea, it was a bit chilly, so we needed something to cover ourselves. The staff explained everything in Japanese, which made it easy to understand. They provided life jackets for the kids, so there was no need to worry even if they couldn't swim. The DVD they filmed for a fee was well-edited and became a wonderful family memory. We also got to see sea turtles, the food was delicious, and the staff had a bright atmosphere, making it a fun experience.
9月20日に4歳、8歳の子供を含む家族4人で午前に参加しました。
海から上がると、少し肌寒いので、体を覆う物が必要です。
スタッフは日本語で説明をしてくれるのでわかりやすかったです。
子供にはライフジャケットを貸してくれるので、泳げなくても心配ありません。
有料で撮影してくれるDVDは編集もよく、家族のよい思い出になりました。
ウミガメも見れて、料理はおいしかったし、
スタッフの雰囲気も明るく、楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/26 |
Reviewed by: M&M
I participated in a tour on September 21, 2011.
On the day of the tour, it was very windy and quite chilly, and the water was murky, making it nearly impossible to see anything while snorkeling.
If it was just visibility issues, it would have been one thing, but the high waves due to the wind were very frightening.
First, we went out a bit offshore by yacht and boat for turtle watching. I was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle.
After that, we moved on and got off the boat to walk in the water towards the sandbar. Depending on the tide, I think, the white sandy beach we saw in pictures wasn't as prominent.
After taking plenty of photos at the sandbar, we returned to the boat for lunch. This was satisfying. We had sandwiches, salad, fruit, and cookies, which were quite filling. The tour organizers also offer photos for an additional fee, and you can receive the data that evening.
After a break, it was finally time for snorkeling. Despite the cold and strong winds causing some people to give up, I managed to return to the boat safely thanks to the support of the instructor, but I was filled with fear due to the high waves.
I realized that this tour is heavily influenced by the weather. I think the timing was just right.
2011/09/21にツアーに参加しました。
当日は風が強く、とても肌寒く水中は濁っているしシュノーケリングの際ほぼ何も見えませんでした。
見えないだけなら、まだしも風のせいで波が高くとても怖かったです。
まず、少し沖の方までヨットやボートで行き、ウミガメウォッチング。
ウミガメには出会う事ができ、感激です。
その後移動をし、船から降りて海の中を歩きながらサンドバーまで行きますが、潮の満ち引きにもよるとは思いますが写真で見たほど白い砂浜はでていませんでした。
サンドバーでひとしきり写真を撮ったあとは、船に戻り、ランチタイムです。
これは満足でした。
サンドイッチやサラダ、フルーツ、クッキーボリューミーです。
写真はツアー主催者側でも別料金で写真を映してくれます。
データとして当日の晩には渡してもらえます。
一息ついて、いよいよシュノーケリング。
寒さと、強風でリタイヤ者の出る中、なんとかインストラクターのサポートのおかげで無事には船に戻れましたが、波も高く恐怖感でいっぱいでした。
天候にかなり左右されるツアーだと実感しました。
時間的には丁度良いと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I arrived in Hawaii in the morning and participated in an afternoon tour.
I was worried about the heavy rain before moving by boat, but the weather changed frequently, and by the time we got into the water, it was sunny and warm. The depth of the sandbar was about knee-deep. There was a friendly sea turtle. I thought I could only watch it from the boat since touching it would incur a hefty fine. However, it came close without being afraid of humans and even bumped into me lightly!
The guide was cheerful and lively, making it a fun honeymoon trip!!
ハワイに午前中到着して、午後ツアーに参加しました。
船で移動する前まで豪雨で心配でしたが、天気がコロコロ変わって、海に入るときには晴れて暖かったです。
サンドバーの深さは膝くらいでした。
人懐っこい海ガメが1匹いた。
自分から触ると多額な罰金だそうで、船の上から見るだけかな~と思っていました。
でも、人間に怖がらず近くに寄ってきて、軽くぶつかってきました~
ガイドさんは明るく盛り上げてくれて、楽しい新婚旅行になりました!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/22 |
Reviewed by: E.I
I participated last October and personally found the seawater to be very cold, so this time, since it was September, I was really looking forward to it. Last time I joined the afternoon session, but this time I discovered the different charm of the morning session.
The result was... rain. While Waikiki was sunny, once we crossed the mountain, it was pouring rain (laughs). Before even worrying about the cold seawater, I was soaked and freezing! I was a bit anxious that it might get canceled, but we set sail in the rain! We did some turtle watching in light rain and saw about 2 or 3 turtles. By the time we arrived at the sandbar, it was raining even more. We went out in our swimsuits, but it was cold! Some people on the tour were smartly wearing jackets while walking on the sandbar. I thought that was the right choice. When the sunlight peeked through the clouds, it felt really nice. The seawater was warmer than last year, which was a bit of relief amidst the cold rain on my upper body.
Next was snorkeling. What surprised me was how the sea turtles were unusually friendly! They are protected by law and should never be touched, but they actually came up to us (laughs). While snorkeling, they swam alongside us the whole time, and it was truly a precious experience!
Despite the on-and-off rain and feeling cold, it ultimately became a wonderful memory for me and my two friends!!!
私は去年10月に参加して個人的に凄く海水が冷たく感じたので、今回は9月という事もあり、とても期待して参加しました。前回は午後の部、今回は午前の部と違った良さを発見できました。
結果は.....雨。。。ワイキキは晴れていましたが、山を越えるとすっかりどしゃぶりでした(笑 海水が冷たいとかいう以前に雨にぬれて凄く寒いっ。もしかして中止になるのかと少々不安になりましたが、雨の中出航!!やや小雨の中海亀ウォッチング。2~3匹見れました。サンドバーに着いた頃にはさらに雨。。。水着で繰り出しましたが、寒い!!ツアーの中にはしっかり上着を着てサンドバーを歩いている方もいました。正解だと思いました。途中雲の隙間から太陽の光が出てきたときはとても気持ち良かったです。肝心な海水は去年より温かく、雨で上半身が寒い中少し助かりました。続いてはシュノーケル。ここで驚いたのが異常にに人に寄り付いてくるウミガメがっ!?法律で守られていて決して触ってはいけないとされているカメですが、むしろ向こうからぶつかってきます(笑 シュノーケル中、終始一緒に泳ぎ、それはそれは貴重な体験をさせていただきました!
降ったり止んだりな雨の中、寒い思いもしましたが、結果的に友達2人でとても良い思い出になりました!!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/21 |
Reviewed by: ももぱ
(Positive Points)
○ I was moved to see wild dolphins swimming while snorkeling.
○ I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to the staff who kept things fun and lively, I didn't have time to feel sick and had a great time.
○ The bread from Leonard was delicious.
○ They entertained us with singing, dancing, and provided fruits and snacks, which made for a very enjoyable experience on the boat.
○ We had plenty of time to play, and it was truly the best activity. I think it was worth more than the price.
(Negative Points)
○ There wasn't much time to enjoy the stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing.
○ I participated in the second trip, but the boat's restroom became full and was unusable, which was a bit tough.
(良かった点)
○野生のイルカが泳いでいるのをシュノーケリングをして見ることができて感動。
○船酔いが心配だったが、スタッフの方が楽しく盛り上げてくれたおかげで、船酔いする暇もなく、楽しく過ごすことができた。
○レナードのパンも食べれておいしかった。
○歌ったり、踊ったり、フルーツやお菓子の差し入れがあったりと、船の上でも楽しくもてなしてくれて、とてもよい対応だった。
○たっぷりと遊べて、本当に最高のアクティビティ。値段以上の価値があると思う。
(残念だった点)
○スタンディングボードやカヌーを楽しむ時間があまりなかった。
○2便に参加したが、船のトイレがいっぱいになってしまい、使えなかったのが少しつらかった。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Clown
I participated in mid-September. The staff were friendly, and I had a fun experience.
The summer-only early morning course follows this flow: "Boat → Walk on the sandbar → Snorkeling → Breakfast."
However, it can be quite cold in the morning. Once you get into the water, it's manageable, but due to the strong wind, it can be quite uncomfortable when you come out wet. Even without that, if you go with a summer mindset, it feels chilly. (At one point, all the participants were hesitant.)
Make sure to bring something to protect against the wind, or you can borrow a wetsuit.
Also, you need to pay attention to the tides, as there can be times when the water level is quite high.
It's safer to bring a waterproof camera, or you can bring a waterproof case.
There are apparently friendly sea turtles around, and you can often encounter them. (This time, one came quite close to us.)
The price seems a bit on the higher side, but overall, I think it's a good tour.
9月中旬に参加しました。
スタッフの方は感じが良く、楽しく体験出来ました。
夏限定の早朝コースは、
「船→サンドバーで歩く→スノーケリング→朝ご飯」
という流れ。
ただし、朝は結構寒いです。
海に入ってしまえばまだなんとかなるレベルなのですが、
風が強いため、濡れた後に出るとかなり堪えますし、
そうでなくても夏感覚で行くと肌寒いです。
(途中までは参加者がみんなひいていました)
ちゃんと風を防ぐものを持って行くか、
ウェットスーツを貸して下さるのでそれを利用。
また、潮の満ち引きをよく見て行かないと、
普通に水位の高い時もあるようです。
カメラは防水のものを持って行く方が安心して使えます。
あるいは防水ケースを持参。
懐いているウミガメがいるらしく、
ウミガメには結構会える雰囲気。
(今回も、間近にきてくれました)
値段はやや高めの設定な気はしますが、
総じて良いツアーだと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/19 |
Reviewed by: ヒロ
You can enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful sea. You'll even get to meet sea turtles. Plus, the staff is amazing!! They will definitely get you excited.
綺麗な海でシュノーケリングを楽しめる。ウミガメにも会えるよ。それと、スタッフが最高!!盛り上げてくれること間違いなし。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/18 |
Reviewed by: 40オトコ
Watching the sea turtles up close was fantastic. I somewhat understood the meaning of the sandbar. Snorkeling...
ウミガメは真近にウォッチングできて満点です。サンドバーはその意味がなんとなく理解できました。シュノーケリングは・・・
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/15 |
Reviewed by: 45ring
The weather was great, and I got to see a lot of dolphins and sea turtles. The staff were very lively and made the experience enjoyable from early in the morning until the end. It wasn't just about meeting the dolphins; the entire tour was fun.
お天気がよくたくさんのイルカとウミガメに会えました。
スタッフの方たちがとてもいい感じに盛り上げてくれて、朝早くから解散までたのしく過ごせました。ただイルカに会えるだけじゃなくて、ツアーの内容全体が楽しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/09/14 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I confirmed my reservation in Waikiki, and it was fine to do so in Japanese. They even gave me a morning call early on the day of my arrival.
I participated alone, but both the crew and other guests were friendly, so I highly recommend it!
I took motion sickness medication before departure, and I didn't feel sick at all on the boat or in the pickup van, so it's a must for those who are worried about it. In fact, about two people got seasick on the boat and couldn't go snorkeling with the dolphins.
Since we were dealing with wild dolphins, I thought it would depend on luck, but a mother dolphin and her five calves swam slowly around us! It was a lucky day because the water was very clear!
We moved to another spot and snorkeled among about eight sea turtles! The taro bread hamburger for lunch was also quite delicious!
We were able to return to Waikiki by noon, so I highly recommend it!
ワイキキに到着してからリコンファームしましたが日本語でOKで、当日の朝早くに確認のモーニングコールくれました。
一人参加でしたが、クルーもお客さんも仲良く過ごせるのでオススメです!
出発前に酔い止めを飲んでおいたら、ボートの上でもピックアップのバンでも全然酔わなかったので、心配な方はマストです。
実際2人くらいボートで酔って、イルカシュノーケルできてませんでした。
野生のイルカ相手だから、運もあるだろうとおもってましたが、5頭のイルカの親子が私達の周りを本当にゆっくり泳いでくれました!その日は水も透明度の高い日だったのでラッキーでした!
ポイント移動して、ウミガメが8頭くらいいる中でシュノーケルしました!
ランチのタロイモブレッドのハンバーガーもなかなか美味しかったです!
昼にはワイキキに戻ってこれたので、オススメです!
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/10 |
Reviewed by: さと丸
The image of the sandbar had me expecting a lot, but when I actually set foot on the sandbar... it felt just like a shallow area? I think it's best to participate with slightly lower expectations. The photos that are often shared are a bit too impressive (゚ー゚; However, the location is amazing! The sea stretches as far as the eye can see, and it's beautiful. There were many other tour participants, but it didn't feel crowded, and I was able to enjoy myself. Unfortunately, the snorkeling visibility was low, possibly due to the season, but it was still a valuable experience. The Japanese guide's stories and atmosphere were very pleasant. I would love to join again if I have the chance! ♪
サンドバーのイメージ、期待が大きすぎて実際サンドバーに降り立つと。。。。ただの浅瀬?な感じが。。
期待ちょっと少なめで参加してみると丁度よいと思います。
よく公開されている写真が立派すぎるんだと(゚ー゚;
でもロケーションは最高☆みわたすかぎり海だし綺麗だし
他のツアー参加者さんはたくさんいたけどごみごみと込み合った印象はなく楽しく参加できました。
シュノーケルはあいにく時期が悪かったのか透明度が低かったけれど貴重な体験ができました。
日本語ガイドさんのお話や雰囲気がとても良かったです。
機会があったらまた参加したいです♪
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/09/08 |
Reviewed by: yukko
We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday in September with seven family members. It was my first experience wearing a wetsuit, using a snorkel and fins, and encountering wild dolphins. I'm already looking back at the photos of my mother’s joyful smile underwater.
I truly appreciate the help from YUMIKO. Without her thoughtfulness, my mother wouldn't have been able to swim as much or enjoy herself as much. Thank you very much.
母が9月で80歳になるお祝いに家族7人で参加しました。
ウェットスーツを着るのも、シュノーケルや足ひれをつけるのも、野生のイルカに出会えたのも、何もかも初体験。母の嬉しそうな水中での笑顔の写真を帰宅して早速見返しています。
スタッフのユミコさんには、本当にお世話になりました。ユミコさんのお気遣いがなければ、母は、あんなに泳げなかったし楽しめなかったと思います。本当にありがとうございました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/04 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
On August 19, I participated with my family of four. It was tough getting up early, but we started with the first malasada, and the day was packed with activities! When we saw wild dolphins in the water, the kids were so excited. We also spotted a sea turtle, but we were too busy with activities like paddleboarding and missed it. Next time, we'll focus on the dolphins and sea turtles (laughs). The staff were very kind, and we were extremely satisfied. Of course, I slept like a log on the bus ride back...
8月19日に家族4人で参加しました。
朝が早いので大変ですが、朝一のマラサダから始まり
内容盛りだくさん!あっと言う間の一日です。
水中で野生のイルカを見たときには子供たちも大はしゃぎでした。
ウミガメも見つけましたが、パドルボード等のアクティビティーに忙しくて見逃してしましました。
次回はイルカとウミガメに徹します(笑
スタッフの方々もとても親切で大満足でした。
無論帰りのバスは爆睡でしたが。。。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
As soon as I put my head in the water at the instructor's call, I was enveloped by the sounds of countless dolphins! It was such a mystical experience.
インストラクターの頭をつけてー!という掛け声で頭を海につけたとたん、無数のいるかの鳴き声につつまれました!とっても神秘的な時間でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was feeling terrible from seasickness, but the rumored hamburger was delicious, and I got to see dolphins up close! Above all, the staff was great! They made sure we weren't bored before encountering the dolphins by entertaining us on the boat and taking lots of photos. The hula dance instructor was also amazing! Participating in this tour made me truly feel the essence of Hawaii!
船酔いして体調は最悪でしたが、
うわさのハンバーガーはおいしいし、
イルカも近くで見れました♪
なによりもスタッフがよかった!
イルカに遭遇するまでも退屈しないように
船上で楽しませてくれたり、写真も沢山撮ってくれました☆
フラダンスの先生も最高!
このツアーに参加して
ハワイを実感しました♪
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/26 |
Reviewed by: じろー
I was really able to see it up close! If the water had been a bit clearer, I think it would have felt like I was in a dream world. Unfortunately, it was a bit cloudy, and I really regretted not borrowing a wetsuit. It was very cold.
My wife was feeling a bit unwell from the start, got motion sickness on the bus, and seemed quite uncomfortable on the boat, but she felt a little better once we got into the water. However, she still felt seasick while snorkeling in the cold water with the life jacket on.
But we did our best to enjoy ourselves and came back happy.
Since the duration is long, it might be tough if you're not feeling well.
Also, when the dolphins gather, you suddenly have to get into the water, so I recommend paying close attention to the instructions given on the bus ride there.
本当に間近に見れました!もう少し海の透明度が上がれば、夢の世界に行ったようだったと思います。あいにく、薄曇りでウエットスーツ借りなかったことをとても後悔しました。寒い寒い。
妻は出かけるときから少し体調不良で、行きのバスで酔ってしまい、船ではかなり辛そうだったのですが、海に入ると少しましに。しかし、寒さと浮き袋でシュノーケリング中の海の中でも波酔い。。
でも一生懸命楽しんで帰りました。
拘束時間が長いので、体調が悪い時は、つらいかもしれません。
あと、イルカが集まってきたら急に海に入るので、船に乗ったら、いや、行きのバスの中での説明をよく聞いておくことをおすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I want to swim with dolphins someday☆
I've always dreamed of it.
On the day I had been looking forward to with excitement,
I was moved to tears during the bus ride to the spot while listening to the dolphin stories from our guide, Nao.
When I actually saw the dolphins, I was beyond excited!
I was able to meet so many dolphins and swim with them; it truly felt like a dream.
I was deeply moved.
I am also grateful that I could have this experience surrounded by beautiful seas and majestic mountains in nature.
Thank you to the dolphin instructors and everyone at Private Dolphin Junior High for this wonderful experience.
I definitely want to go meet the dolphins again.
When I do, I would love to enroll at Private Dolphin Junior High again♪
いつかイルカと泳ぎたい☆
ずっと夢見ていました。
うきうきわくわくしながら迎えた当日。
まずイルカを愛するガイドのなおさんのイルカ話に
スポットへ向かうバスの中から涙涙・・
そしてに実際にイルカを見つけたときには大興奮!
沢山のイルカに出会うことができて、
一緒に泳ぐことができて本当に夢見心地。
感激しました。
それもきれいな海と壮大な山に囲まれた大自然の中で
この体験ができたことにも感謝しています。
イルカ先生、私立イルカ中学の皆様、素晴らしい体験を
ありがとうございました。
是非またイルカに会いに行きたいです。
そのときはまた私立イルカ中学に入学したいです♪
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated in the afternoon session as a family of four.
On this day, even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to the adults' waist, and the sandbar was not visible.
However, it was quite a strange sight to see so many people in the middle of the ocean, far from the beach.
There was a note regarding snorkeling that mentioned "people with acrophobia," and I hesitated to leave my child behind, so this time, my child and I decided not to participate.
According to my husband, since they wore life vests, there was no chance of sinking, and he had fun seeing beautiful tropical fish.
The malasadas from Leonard's and the buffet-style lunch were delicious.
We were also able to see sea turtles, so we were satisfied.
Next time, I would like to participate in the morning session. Of course, snorkeling too!
家族4人で午後の部に参加しました。
この日は、一番浅いところでも大人の足の付け根あたりで、サンドバーは顔を出していませんでした。
しかしながら、浜辺から離れた海の真ん中に人が大勢いるというのは、何とも不思議な光景でした。
シュノーケリングの際の注意事項に、「高所恐怖症の人」というのがあり、高所恐怖症の子供を置いて参加するのもためらわれたので、今回は私と子供は参加を見合わせました。
参加した主人によると、ライフベストを着ているので絶対に沈むことはないし、綺麗な熱帯魚を見ることもできて楽しかったそうです。
レナーズのマラサダもビュッフェ形式のランチも、おいしかったです。
ウミガメを見ることもできたし、満足です。
次回は午前の部に参加したいです。
もちろんシュノーケリングも!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/08/21 |
Reviewed by: hiroayu
I participated at five months pregnant, of course, at my own risk.
At first, I signed up for the first session, but since it was fully booked, I was recommended to join the second session, which was also nearly full in the shuttle van. It seems to be quite popular. During the ride, a DVD was playing, but few people were watching, as most were sleeping.
When we arrived at the location, we borrowed costumes and danced in a nearby field since we were going to do hula dancing first. It was over in no time, but the explanations were clear and it was fun.
Up until this point, everyone, including the others, was energetic.
We boarded the boat and arrived at the dolphin point, but there were several other boats waiting, and we had to wait patiently for our turn. During that time, we saw a few pods of dolphins. They were spinning, and there were baby dolphins too. We waited for the guide's instructions before entering the water, but the pod quickly disappeared. We saw them several times from the boat, but only caught a glimpse of them in the water.
After that, we headed to the snorkeling point, but by this time, some people started to feel seasick. I had a bad feeling too, but I thought it would be better to snorkel than stay on the boat. Following the guide, we discovered a sea turtle, and I was thrilled to see a wild sea turtle. The fish were swimming gracefully, which was also amazing.
However, perhaps due to the worsening weather, I started to feel cold. I swam until I reached my limit but got back on the boat early, and afterwards, I curled up due to seasickness and the cold. More than half of the people around me, who had been energetic just moments ago, seemed to be feeling sick as well, and we took our handmade hamburgers and chips to go. When we got off the boat, it was really strange, but my seasickness suddenly disappeared, and I was munching on a hamburger in the car, while my husband looked really miserable, haha.
I didn't get to fulfill my dream of swimming with dolphins, but overall, it was a good experience. Motion sickness medication is a must.
妊娠5ヶ月での参加でした。勿論自己責任。
最初、一部を申し込んだのですが、満席の為二部を勧められそちらに参加しましたが、二部も送迎のバン?はほぼ満席状態でした。人気なのでしょう。
行きの社内でDVDが流れていましたが、見ている人は少なく、皆寝ていました。
現地に着くと、先にフラダンスをやるという事で傍の原っぱにて衣装を借りて皆で踊りました。あっという間でしたが説明もわかりやすく楽しかったです。
他の方達含め、元気が良いのはここまでです。
船に乗り、イルカポイントに到着するも他の船も何隻か待っていて自分達の番が来るのをひたすら待ちました。その間に何回かイルカの群れを見ました。スピンもしていたし、子供イルカも居ました。
ガイドさんの指示を待って海に入りましたが、群れはあっという間に行ってしまいました。船上では何度も見れましたが、海の中では一瞬見れただけでした。
この後、今度はシュノーケルポイントに向かいましたが、この辺りで船酔いする人が出てきて、自分もちょっと嫌な予感はしましたが、船上に居るよりは良いと思いシュノーケルしました。ガイドさんについていくとウミガメを発見、野生のウミガメには感動しました。魚も悠々と泳いでいて感動です。
しかし、雲行きがあまり良くなかったせいか体が冷えてきて、限界まで泳ぎましたが早めに船に上がり、その後は襲ってきた船酔いと寒さでずっとうずくまっていました。
さっきまで元気だった周りの方達も半分以上酔っていたようで、手作りハンバーガーもチップスもお持ち帰りしました。船を下りると、本当に不思議なことにケロっと船酔いが治り私は車内でハンバーガーを頬張っていましたが旦那さんは本当に辛そうでした 笑
イルカと泳ぐ夢は叶いませんでしたが、全体的に良い体験でした。 酔い止め必須です。
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/18 |
Reviewed by: なでしこJPNファミリー
Last time, I signed up for a different tour, but I was just desperately swimming after dolphins and hardly saw any. With Dolphin You, the captain predicts the dolphins' movements and takes you to the right spots, so I was able to see the pods without chasing them around. Also, the life vests allow you to adjust the air yourself, so those confident in swimming can dive, which made it a lot of fun. My 8-year-old daughter, who is good at swimming, was crying because she wanted to use an adult vest instead of a child-sized one, and Shanti kindly comforted her and switched it to an adult vest. I was very satisfied as I was able to see many dolphins during all three tries. At the turtle point, we were allowed to snorkel slowly, and I was able to swim with 4 to 5 turtles for a long time. This tour is truly filled with consideration for making guests enjoy themselves, and I was moved by that. It was completely different from the previous dolphin tour and other tours, as I always felt that they prioritized the guests. The hamburgers were delicious, and trying hula dancing turned out to be surprisingly fun. If I want to encounter dolphins again next time, I will choose this tour. Thank you, Shanti, Kaina, Ila, and Steve!!
前回は別のツアーに申し込んだのですが、イルカを追いかけて必死に泳いでいるだけで、ほとんど姿をみられませんでした。ドルフィンユーの場合は、キャプテンがイルカの動きを予測してポイントに落としてくれるので、追いかけ回すことなくイルカの群れを見ることが出来ました。また、ライフベストも自分で空気の量を調整できるため、泳ぎに自信のある人は潜ったりすることも出来るので、とても楽しめました。泳ぎの得意な8歳の娘が子供用のベストでなく、大人用のものを使いたいと泣いていたところ、シャンティが優しく慰めてくれ、大人用のベストに替えてくれました。3回のトライすべてでたくさんのイルカを見ることが出来て大満足でした。ウミガメのポイントでもゆっくりとシュノーケルをさせてくれたので、4~5匹のウミガメとずっと泳いでいられました。このツアーは、本当にゲストを楽しませようという心遣いに溢れており、感激しました。前回のイルカツアーや、別のツアーとは全く違い、ゲストのことを第一に考えてくれていることを常に感じていました。ハンバーガーも美味しかったし、フラダンスもやってみると意外と楽しかったです。次回もイルカに遭いたくなったらこのツアーで行きます。シャンティ・カイナ・イラ・スティーブ、みんなありがとうね!!
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/18 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I was able to meet both dolphins and turtles. For those who are new to snorkeling and experiences like this, the schedule is very well organized, making it enjoyable without getting boring, and I think you'll be very satisfied. If you have no resistance to getting into the water, I believe it's physically possible for children and people of a certain age. The staff were very accommodating and made the experience enjoyable.
イルカともカメともちゃんと出会えました。シュノーケリングやこういう体験が初めての方には、時間割(内容)がとても上手に構成されていて、飽きが来ずにとても満足だと思います。水に入るのに抵抗がなければ、子どもからある程度の年齢の方まで体力的にも可能だと思いました。スタッフの方がとても対応がうまくて楽しませてもらえました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/17 |
Reviewed by: sato
The water was a bit cold, but as the sun rose, the colors became beautiful and it warmed up, and on top of that, we got to see a rainbow, which was amazing. The explanation about snorkeling was thorough, and even the companions who had felt scared on other tours were able to relax and enjoy themselves. They said they wanted to do more of this kind of thing.
The breakfast was delicious, and I was happy that they shared leftover snacks by putting them in a zip bag for everyone.
水は少々つめたかったけど、太陽が昇るとともに色もきれいにそして、あたたかくなってきて、おまけに虹も見れて最高でした。
シュノーケルについての説明もていねいで、他のツアーで恐怖感を覚えていた同行者も安心して楽しんでいました。
こんなんやったらもっとしたいそうです。
朝食もおいしく、食べ残ったお菓子などをジップバックに入れてみなさんにわけてくださり、うれしかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We saw a lot of dolphins from the boat, but unfortunately, we only caught a glimpse of them underwater. That was really disappointing. I really wanted to see more.
However, the staff were very considerate and kind, and we enjoyed activities like snorkeling and hula on the boat.
船上からはイルカがたくさん見えましたが、残念ながら水中で少し見えただけ。それがとても残念でした。やっぱりたくさん見たかったなあ。
ですが、スタッフの方がいろいろ気遣って親切にしてくださるし、シュノーケルや船上フラなど楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/12 |
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Thank you for joining the prestigious Dolphin University. We regret that you were unable to see many wild dolphins underwater. Our captain assesses the sea conditions of the day and guides you to the best spots where wild dolphins are present, but please understand that the number of sightings and dolphins can vary from day to day due to the nature of wildlife.
名門イルカ大学にご参加いただき有難うございます。水中であまり野生のイルカをご確認いただけず残念に思っております。船長がその日の海の状況を見て、野生のイルカがいるベストスポットへご案内させていただくようにしておりますが、自然の生き物のため、日によりご覧いただける回数や頭数は変化しておりますことご了承ください。