Reviewed by: yoshi
I was able to see five sea turtles during the sea turtle watching, and I felt lucky to see a rare one, even though they were a bit far away. After enjoying beach volleyball and taking photos at the sandbar, as soon as we returned to the boat to prepare for snorkeling, a sea turtle approached us. Did it come closer on its own? It got so close that I could touch it, but the crew informed us that we shouldn't touch the sea turtles as they are protected. I was thrilled by the close encounter.
During snorkeling, we swam back and forth along the boundary of the coral reef and the ocean floor for about 30 minutes, and I was able to see many beautiful fish. I was also excited to see a sea turtle resting among the coral. After finishing snorkeling and getting closer to the boat, three more sea turtles came within touching distance, so I hurriedly dove in and was able to see them right in front of me. The sea turtles didn't seem afraid of people; it felt like they were coming to see us.
One person on the same boat got bitten on the foot by a sea turtle. It was a small wound, but the crew quickly took care of it, which was great. Before we got off at the sandbar, we were warned that if a sea turtle approached, we should not wave our fingers, as it might mistake them for food and bite. At that time, I thought it was just a funny joke from the humorous crew, but it turned out to be a real situation. The crew was very funny, and I hope to join the same crew's tour again. Thank you for a wonderful time!
ウミガメウオッチングでは5匹見ることが出来ましたが離れているため、珍しいウミガメ見ることが出来たラッキー。まあこんなもんかなと思いました。サンドバーでのビーチバレーや写真撮影で楽しんだ後、シュノーケリングの準備のためボートに戻ったとたんウミガメの接近、ウミガメの方から近づいてきた?。数センチの距離でタッチ出来るので触ろうとしましたがクルーからウミガメは保護されているため触っちゃだめとのこと。あまりにも近距離での遭遇に感激。シュノーケリングでは珊瑚礁と海底の境界に沿って往復30分程度でしたがきれいな魚をたくさん見ることが出来、珊瑚礁の中でウミガメがやすんでいるところも見ることが出来て感激でした。シュノーケリングが終わりボートまで近づいたらたらまたウミガメがタッチ出来る距離まで3匹近づいて来たので慌てて潜り目の前で見ることが出来ました。ウミガメは人を怖がらない、ウミガメが人を見に来た?・・・そんな感じ。同じボートに乗った人がウミガメに足をかまれました。小さな傷でしたがクルーがすぐ手当てしてくれよかったです。サンドバーに降りる前、ウミガメが近づいて来たら、指を出して振るとウミガメがえさと勘違してかまれるとの注意がありましたがそのときはひょうきんなクルーの話で冗談と思いましたがまさかの事態。クルーの方もとてもユーモラスでまた同じクルーのツアーに参加できたらと思います。楽しい時をありがとうございました。
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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: | 2014/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/31 |
Reviewed by: 濱口 和枝
I felt like I blended into the wonderful scenery. The snorkeling, which I didn't have high expectations for, was really great. I chose the morning-only option, but I wanted to do more snorkeling even past lunchtime.
すばらしい景色に自分が溶け込みました。あまり期待していなっかったシュノーケリングがとてもよかったです。午前だけのオプションにしたけど、お昼をまたいでもっとシュノーケリングがしたかったです。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/28 |
Reviewed by: おにぎり
I used this tour for my honeymoon. I chose this plan for the morning, thinking we would relax in the afternoon. There were several staff members, and two of them understood Japanese, so even though my English is poor, we were able to enjoy the tour until the end without worry. One of the two was a Japanese woman.
I knew it was natural, but I only saw the sea turtles' heads coming up for air far away a few times. They were too far to capture in photos... I regret not being able to see them up close. From other reviews, it seems some people were able to see them at a distance where they could almost touch them, while others saw nothing at all, so it really depends on luck when it comes to the turtles. I’ll just think of myself as lucky for having seen them at all. The little heads that popped up from the surface were cute, though!
Breakfast consisted of sandwiches and taco chips. It felt more like a light snack than a full breakfast. The timing for eating was just after snorkeling, right before we were about to leave, so it was a perfect moment when we were a bit hungry.
One thing to note is that the stay at the sandbar was only 40 minutes, which is quite short. This time includes the sandbar stay, photo taking, snorkeling preparation, snorkeling explanation, and snorkeling itself, so everything felt rushed. We only snorkeled for a few minutes before heading back. I think this tour is great for those who are okay with just a brief experience at the sandbar and snorkeling, especially if they have plans in the afternoon. However, those who want to enjoy snorkeling more might find it insufficient.
On the way back, you will return in your swimsuit! There is no time or facility to change. You’ll get on the bus before your swimsuit dries. You can sit on the bus while still wet, but the air conditioning is on, and it takes about 40 minutes to get to the hotel, so I was freezing and almost got a stomachache. I immediately took a warm shower when I got back to the hotel. I recommend being prepared to change quickly and taking measures against the cold, even without bath towels or changing rooms.
ハネムーンで利用しました。
午前中のプランで、午後はゆっくりしようと思いこのツアーを選択しました。
スタッフは数名いて、内2人は日本語が理解できる方でしたので、英語がさっぱりな私たちでも安心してツアーを最後まで楽しむことができました。
2りのうち1人は日本人女性の方でした。
自然のものなのでわかっていましたが、うみがめは遥か遠くの方で息継ぎをしに頭が海面から出てるのが数回見れただけでした。
遠すぎて写真に収めることができず・・・近くで見れなかったのが心残りです。
他の方のクチコミを見ると本当に触れるか触れないかの距離で見れた方もいらっしゃる一方、全然見れなかったという方もいらっしゃるみたいなので、うみがめについては完全に運ですね。
私も見れただけでも幸運だと思うようにします^^
ちょこっと海面から出た頭は可愛かったですよ 笑
朝食はサンドイッチとタコスチップス?でした。朝食というよりは軽食という感じです。
食べるタイミングはシュノーケルの後、帰る間際でしたので、ちょっと小腹が空いたなという丁度よいタイミングだったと思います。
注意することとしては、サンドバー滞在時間が40分と少ないこと。
サンドバー滞在+写真撮影+シュノーケル準備+シュノーケル説明+シュノーケル 全部含めての40分なので、全てが大急ぎでした。
シュノーケルも数分したらすぐに引き返す感じでした。
サンドバーもシュノーケルもさわり程度でいい方+午後から予定がある方には、もってこいのツアーだと思います。
ただ、シュノーケルを沢山楽しみたい方は物足りないと思います。
帰りは水着のまま帰ることになります!
着替える時間や施設はありません。水着が乾く前にバスに乗ることになります。
バスは濡れたままでも座ってOKですが、バスの中はクーラーも効いてますし、ホテルまで40分ほどありますので、寒くて寒くて私はお腹壊す直前でした。
ホテルに帰って即行シャワーで暖をとりました。
バスタオルや更衣室がなくてもサッ着替えれる準備、冷え対策などしていくことをおすすめします。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Forrest
Husband and daughter loved this trip. It was the highlight of our vacation. This is our 2nd catamaran trip from this harbor but first time with this company. Staff was top notch: knowledgeable about dolphin conservation, friendly, professional. Exceptional all around. My daughter snorkeled with a staff member and he swam to the bottom to get her a shell, cleaned it properly and gave it to her. Husband loved the bar. Only gripe: a lower price should be charged for all under 21 yrs old since they don't get alcohol like the adults do but pay the same price.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Pick-Up |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/29 |
Reviewed by: ゆか
I checked the tide chart online in advance and participated in the afternoon course. I thought I would see some sand, but even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to my knees.
Since it’s an area with not-so-great weather, it was quite cold. I was really happy for the warm tea service.
The staff were attentive, the lunch was delicious, and I was moved by how close I could swim with the turtles and rays!
Even for someone like me who can't swim, they lent me a life vest, so I was completely fine. My 5-year-old son was also able to join because the staff took care of him while he was on the boat.
The snorkeling and DVD purchase are optional, but I definitely think it's worth doing!
The DVD shoot made me feel like a model, as they took lots of photos in various poses, and I felt it was worth more than the price.
If you bring an underwater camera, the staff will take pictures during snorkeling as well.
We brought reef shoes just in case, but it felt better to go barefoot, so we ended up not using them.
I was worried about seasickness, but that wasn't a problem at all.
It was such a fun course that I want to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii.
The only concern is the weather and how to deal with the cold!
事前に干潮グラフをネットで調べて、午後のコースに参加しました。
砂が見えるかと思ったけど、1番浅い所でも膝くらいまで水がありました。
天気があまり良くない地域ということもあり、かなり寒かったです。
暖かいお茶のサービスが嬉しかったです。
スタッフの方達はサービスが行き届いていて ランチも美味しかったし、何よりカメやエイがあんなに近くで一緒に泳げると思わず、感動しました!
シュノーケルは、泳げない私でもベストを貸してくれるので全く大丈夫でしたし、5歳の息子もボートに乗せてくれてスタッフの方がみていてくれたので、一緒に参加することができました。
シュノーケルとDVD購入は、希望者だけですが、絶対やった方がいいと思います!
DVD撮影は、まるでモデルになったかのように色々なポーズでたくさん写真を撮ってくれて、値段以上の価値があると思いました。
水中カメラは、事前に用意して行くと シュノーケルの時にもスタッフさんが撮ってくれたりします。
リーフシューズも私達は一応用意をして行きましたが、裸足の方が気持ち良く 結局使いませんでした。
心配した船酔いも、問題ありませんでした。
とっても楽しいコースだったので、次のハワイ旅行でもまた参加したいです。
問題は、天気と寒さ対策かなぁ!
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour.
I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour to the fullest. Thank you for sharing those wonderful photos as well.
I see you also had a DVD made. Thank you! Yes, the DVD is one of the recommendations for this tour.
Some people might feel shy about taking photos at first, but with the beautiful and vast nature and the skill of the photographer, you can capture amazing smiles in stunning photos.
Yuka, I wonder if watching the DVD makes you want to return to Hawaii again? Please come visit us again! Mahalo!
アロハ〜!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
ツアーを思い切り楽しんで頂けたようで本当に良かったです。また素敵なお写真のアップありがとうございました。
DVDも作成して頂いたんですね。ありがとうございます。そうなんです!DVDもこのツアーのお勧めの一つです。
写真撮影なんて。。。って最初は恥ずかしがられる方もあの美しく広大な大自然とカメラマンの腕でのびのびととびきりの笑顔の素敵なお写真が撮影できますよ。
ゆか様DVDをご覧になってまたハワイに戻って来たくなっていらっしゃるかな〜? また遊びにいらしてくださいね!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: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/07 |
Reviewed by: chizuru
I participated in this tour with a friend for the second time in Kaneohe.
The weather was great, and the tide at the sandbar was perfect, just above the ankles! The staff were cheerful, and there was one person from Japan, which made me feel at ease.
If I visit Hawaii again, I would definitely want to use this tour company again.
カネオヘは初めての友人と2回目の私の2人で参加させていただきました。
天気も良く、潮位もサンドバーではくるぶし上と絶好のコンディションでした!
スタッフの方も明るく、日本の方も1人いてくださって安心して参加できました。
次回ハワイが訪れることがあればまた利用したいと思えるツアー会社さんでした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/28 |
Reviewed by: kelly
I participated alone, but the crew was all very kind, and I had a great time. The beauty of the ocean was, of course, stunning, and it was an incredible experience to see a turtle swimming right in front of me while snorkeling. I definitely want to participate again.
ひとりで参加しましたが、クルーがみんな優しくてとても楽しめました。海の綺麗さはもちろん、シュノーケリングで目の前から亀が泳いできたことはとてつもない素晴らしい体験で感動しました。また是非参加したいです。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining the tour.
We sometimes receive inquiries like, "Can I participate alone?" No problem at all!
I believe you will enjoy the tour just like Kelly did.
The photos of the honu (sea turtle) are really nice! Please come back to visit us again. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。ツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。
”一人での参加なんですか参加できますか?”ってお問い合わせを時々頂きます。大丈夫ですよ〜!!
Kelly様のようにツアーを楽しんで頂けると思います。
ホヌちゃんの写真とってもいいですね!また遊びにお越し下さい。Mahalo!
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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: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/10 |
Reviewed by: BEAU
I was a wonderful trip. Staffs and all are very nice. I saw couple turtles under water and another during the time we were sailing around the Waikiki area. It was a great time ever.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/04 |
Reviewed by: hase
We went as a family, but the water level where we got off the boat was up to our chests, so my mother and others had to wait on the boat.
The bus ride there and back was incredibly cold.
家族で行きましたが、ボートから降りたところが胸の高さまでの水位だったので、母たちはボートの上で待機することになってしまいました。
行き帰りのバスが半端なく寒かったです。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/24 |
Reviewed by: よしたく
I was taken to a place with sea turtles while snorkeling, and I was able to experience the sensation of swimming alongside them. The moment I surfaced to breathe was very cute.
During sailing, it started to rain, and it was cold...
シュノーケリングはウミガメのいる場所に連れて行ってもらい、一緒に泳ぐ感覚を味わえました。呼吸をするために顔を出す瞬間がとてもかわいかったです。
セーリング中は雨が降ってきて、寒かったです。。。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/11 |
Reviewed by: のんのん
It was a budget trip, so our motto was to go wherever we could without relying on tours.
However, this sandbar experience required taking a boat, so we decided to participate!
In the morning, a shuttle bus came right to our accommodation, which made us feel at ease as the tour began.
We headed to the dock with a cheerful guide wearing a captain's hat. Just seeing the captain's hat made us even more excited!
After that, we arrived at the dock and boarded a boat exclusively for Japanese guests!
The sea was wonderful, but the mountains surrounding it were also magnificent. It truly felt like a movie location.
We arrived at the sandbar in no time.
Oh my! The excitement of standing on the sandbar was overwhelming!!
As someone from a landlocked prefecture, it was even more special!!
The depth of the sandbar varies by location, so be sure to find a good spot for photos.
I got overly excited and ended up striking gravure poses while taking pictures (laughs).
We also enjoyed lunch on the boat in a fantastic location.
After that, we moved by boat to see the fish at the coral reef.
From the boat, we encountered several sea turtles, which brought our excitement to its peak.
I had previously gone scuba diving in Guam to see tropical fish, but this snorkeling experience allowed us to see plenty of fish without heavy gear, so I truly realized the value of this plan again!!!
If you're lucky, you can swim with sea turtles!
It's a very enjoyable plan.
However, I had a few questions.
It mentioned that we could disband locally, so I planned to go to Kailua from the dock. I asked another tour company how to get from the dock to Kailua, but they couldn't figure it out, and I was advised to ask the staff on the day.
But when I checked with the staff that day, they said there were no means of transportation from the dock, and I needed to return to the hotel. So, we had to return to the hotel unexpectedly, and due to time constraints, we couldn't do any sightseeing afterward.
It seemed that the local disbanding option was intended for those with rental cars, but honestly, it was unclear.
However, the sandbar was fun, so if there hadn't been any misunderstandings, it would have been a very satisfying tour!
節約旅行だったため、なるべく自分達で行けるところは、ツアーに頼らずにいくがモットーの旅行でした。
しかしこのサンドバーは船に乗らないと体験できない内容でしたので参加を決めました!
朝、宿泊していたすぐ近くまで迎えのバスが来てくれたので、安心してツアーが始まりました。
陽気な船長帽をかぶった男性の案内で船着場まで向かいます。
船長帽をかぶってるだけですが、ワクワクが増してきます!
その後、船着場に到着して日本人専用の船に乗り込み出向です!
海も素晴らしいですが、海を囲む山々も壮大です。さすが映画のロケ地のことはあります。
そんなに時間がかからないで、サンドバーに到着。
んもーー!サンドバーに立てた瞬間の感動はひとしおです!!
私海なし県民なので、余計ですね!!
サンドバーにも場所によって深さが違うので、良いロケーションを探して写真をとってください。
私は無駄にテンションが上がりすぎて、なぜかグラビアポーズをしながら写真撮影をしました(笑)
素晴らしいロケーションの中、舟のうえでのランチも満喫
その後、サンゴ礁でお魚さんを見に舟に乗って移動。
船の上から、何頭かウミガメにも出会えてテンション最高潮。
以前グアムでスキューバダイビングをして熱帯魚鑑賞しましたが、そんな重装備でなく、今回のシュノーケリングで十分にお魚をみれたので、このプランのお得さを再実感!!!
運が良ければウミガメと一緒に泳げます!
とっても満喫できるプランです。
但し何点か疑問点が。
現地解散可能とあったので、船着場から近くのカイルアに行こうと予定していました。
他社の観光会社で船着場からカイルアの行き方を調べてもらいましたが、結局解らず、当日のスタッフさんにきいたほうが良いとアドバイスをうけました。
ですが当日スタッフ確認したら、船着場から移動手段がないので、ホテルに戻って欲しい。とのことで、急遽ホテルに戻ることになり、
結局時間の関係でその後の観光はできずじまいでした
現地解散はレンタカーのある人向けの記述だったようですが、正直わかりづらかったです。
ですが、サンドバーは楽しかったので、誤解がなければとても満足できるツアーでした!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/20 |
Reviewed by: May
You get a quick instruction on how to get in and get out of the scooter, and they teach you important hand signals. I don't know how to swim and never been underwater so I was extremely nervous. But everyone gets their own instructor so if you're freaking out, they're right there to help you. These guys were nice and never push you past your own comfort zone. I actually freaked out going underwater so my instructor brought me back up for a minute, let me calm down and tried it again. I got to see fish and even a few sea turtles swim by it was awesome!
My main complaint is that the guy taking pictures didn't catch any of this. He didn't take pictures until AFTER the fish swam by. So majority of my pictures that I paid $45 for are just of me in the water with no fish in it. What a waste!!
Now this is a warning for those of you who get motion sickness: I took Dramamine an hour before going out to sea and let me tell you that didn't work. While waiting for other people to have their turn, the boat was moving like crazy and I got seasick. Two other people actually got sick as well.
Overall this was a fun activity and I like that they let you snorkel while waiting for others to have their turn. However, I don't recommend this activity if you are prone to motion sickness.
Tip: Bring your own underwater camera!
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/24 |
Reviewed by: よりさん
After seeing the photos, I thought it was such a beautiful place that I decided to book a trip to Hawaii.
The result was just okay. The ocean was beautiful, and I was able to see sea turtles up close. The sandbar was nice and clean. However, the snorkeling was a bit disappointing; for safety reasons, we had to swim back along a designated route in the same direction as everyone else, which meant getting kicked by others and it felt cramped. It was like being in a sardine can.
The bus ride to and from the location was very cold, and even with two towels after getting wet, I caught a cold. I think it's really important to prepare for the cold.
写真をみて、とっても美しい所でぜひいってみたいと思ってハワイ旅行を決めた時にまず予約しました。
結果は、まあまあでした。
海はきれいだし、ウミガメも近くで見えました。
サンドバーは、きれいで、良かったです。ただ、シュノーケルは安全のためなんだろうが、決められたルートをみんなで同じ方向に泳いで戻るというもので、人に蹴られるし、狭くって泳いでる感じはなかったです。芋洗いって感じでした。
行き帰りのバスはとっても寒くって濡れた後バスタオル2枚もっていても風邪ひきました。防寒対策はとっっても重要だと思います。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/25 |
Reviewed by: YOU
We used this for our first family trip. I wanted to take my parents, who are in their 60s, to do some ocean activities, but I was worried about my mother, who has a disability in her left arm, and whether she could swim. I applied for this tour because it mentioned that you could enjoy it even while on the boat. The sea was calm with no waves, and my mother was able to snorkel safely. She said the staff took lots of pictures and grilled delicious hamburgers, which was really great. I enjoyed it myself as well.
初めての家族旅行で利用
60代の両親をなにか海のアクティビティに連れて行ってあげたかったのですが、母は左腕に障害があるので泳げるか不安でした。このツアーは船の上にいても楽しめると書いてあったので申し込みました。波もなく穏やかな海で母はシュノーケリングも無事に出来、スタッフもたくさん写真を撮ってくれたりおいしいハンバーガーを焼いてくれてすごく良かったと言っていました。私自身も楽しめました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Reviewed by: mio.y
According to our guide, there are times when you might not see them, but on the day we participated, we immediately spotted dolphins as soon as we got on the boat! We quickly got ready and headed out to sea. We were able to see a wild mother and baby dolphin playing and swimming close enough to reach out to them. We encountered dolphins 2 or 3 more times after that, and we were very satisfied. We also had an encounter with a sea turtle.
ガイドさんの話では見れない場合もあるとのことでしたが、私たちが参加した日は船にのってすぐにイルカが!すぐに準備して海へ。手のとどきそうな場所を野生のイルカの親子が戯れながら泳いでいく様子がみれました。その後も2~3回イルカと遭遇でき、大満足です。ウミガメとも遭遇できました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/18 |
Reviewed by: ぱんだちょう
I checked the low tide in advance and participated at the best time during my trip. There was a shuttle service to the hotel lobby, and we transferred to the designated boat at the boat dock. The boat does have a toilet, but it's basic and located right next to people, so only one person was using it. It seems better to take a restroom break before arriving at the boat dock.
There were many clouds, but it was a warm day, so I was lucky.
After stopping the boat, we walked a bit to the sandbar. Since we walked through the sea with coral reefs, reef shoes were convenient. I bought reef shoes for less than 1000 yen at a supermarket (they were sold as marine shoes), but most others were barefoot.
While anchored at the sandbar, a sea turtle came right up to us. It seems that touching the turtle is prohibited, but it was okay for the turtle to touch us, so we were able to feel its flippers and shell. I compared this tour with a cheaper one, but I’m glad I chose this one after checking the reviews, as we could anchor right next to the sandbar. The staff were all kind, and they took photos with my camera, capturing amazing shots of me jumping.
事前に干潮についてチェックし、旅行中のベストな日時で参加しました。
ホテルロビーまで送迎があり、ボート乗り場で決められたボートに乗り換えます。
ボートにもトイレはあるのですが、簡易かつ、すぐそばに人がいるので
使用している人は1名だけでしたので、ボート乗り場につく前のトイレ休憩時に
済ませた方が良いようです。
雲は多かったですが、暖かい日だったのでラッキーでした。
ボートを止めてからサンドバーまではちょっと歩きます。
その際、サンゴ礁のある海の中を歩いていくので、リーフシューズが便利でした。
私は事前にスーパーで1000円もしないリーフシューズ
(マリンシューズとして販売されていました)を購入していったのですが、
他の方たちはほとんど裸足でした。
サンドバーで停泊中、ウミガメがすぐそばまで来てくれました。
人間から触ることは禁止されているそうですが、亀から触られるのはOKとのことで
手(ひれ?)が当たったり、甲羅が触れたりすることができました。
こちらより安いツアーと健闘したのですが、サンドバーすぐそばに停泊できることや
口コミをチェックして、こちらに決めてよかったです。
スタッフの方、皆さん親切でした。自分のカメラで写真も撮ってくれて
ジャンプしてる写真など絶妙の写真を撮っていただきました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you for joining the tour the other day. It seems that the sea turtles came to high-five you, Panda-cho! I wonder if they brought you good luck? Please come back to Hawaii and relax with us at Paradise of the Sea again. 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。先日はツアーにご参加ありがとうございます。
当日はウミガメたちがぱんだちょう様にハイタッチしにやってきたようですね。
幸運を運んできてくれたのかな〜??
またハワイにお越しの際は天国の海で癒されてくださいね。お待ちしております。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was our family's first trip to Hawaii. Since it was highly recommended in every guidebook, we enrolled in Dolphin University.
It takes just under an hour to get from Waikiki to the harbor, but thanks to the cheerful conversation from the driver, we arrived in no time.
I recommend trying the malasadas from Leonard's Bakery.
I forgot to bring my motion sickness medication to the hotel, but a kind family who was also on the trip shared some with me, which helped ease my seasickness a bit. However, I think motion sickness medication is essential.
It was a wonderful time swimming with dolphins and seeing turtles.
家族では始めてのハワイ旅行。
どのガイドブックにも載っていて評判が良さそうだったのでイルカ大学に入学してきました。
ワイキキから港まで一時間弱かかりますが運転手の陽気な会話にあっという間に着きました。
レナーズベーカリーのマラサダも食べられるのはオススメです。
酔い止めの薬をホテルへ忘れてきてしまいましたが同乗した他の優しい家族連れの方に頂き船酔いが少しばかり緩和されましたが酔い止め薬、必須だと思います。
イルカと一緒に泳げたり亀が見れたりと素晴らしい時間でした。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/20 |
Reviewed by: かなさん
I never imagined I could spend such a long time in the sea. I was able to see a pod of 30 to 40 dolphins, and Su-san's storytelling was amazing! If you're going to swim with dolphins, definitely choose Ilchu or Ildai! Thank you very much.
あれだけしっかりと長い時間海に浸かれるなんて思ってもみませんでした。
イルカ先生の群れも30~40頭でしっかり見れたし、スーさん先生の語りが最高!!
イルカと泳ぐなら絶対にイル中、イル大ですね!!!
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/19 |
Reviewed by: なおこ
I come here every year, and I am moved every time I participate!
I highly recommend it!!!
Since we leave early in the morning, it's easy to plan the schedule!!
毎年来ていますが、何回参加しても感動しますよ!
おすすめです!!!
朝早く出発するので、スケジュールも組みやすい!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/24 |
Reviewed by: むぎちゃ
I was impressed by the white sand and blue sea. I participated with my 5-year-old child, and there were life jackets available for kids, so my child was able to enjoy it safely. My child brought swimming goggles, but snorkeling masks were still a bit too much for them. We were very satisfied to see sea turtles and manta rays. The hamburgers made on the boat for lunch were delicious. There was a friendly Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease. This has been added to my list of places I want to visit again.
白い砂と青い海に感動しました〜。
5才の子供と参加しましたが、子供用ライフジャケットの用意もあり、子供でも安全に十分楽しめました。うちの子供はスイミングゴーグル持参。スノーケリングマスクはまだムリでした。
海ガメやマンタも見れてとても満足。
ランチの船上で作ってくれるハンバーガーが美味しかった。
気さくな日本人ガイドさんがいたので安心でした。
また行きたい場所の一つに追加。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/16 |
Reviewed by: 堅実な道化師
I was extremely satisfied.
The buses for the round trip were better compared to those from other tour companies, and I felt their effort to create a fun atmosphere during the journey. The boat was reasonably large and stable, and since it didn't go too fast, I think those worried about seasickness will be fine.
As for the sandbar, we went at low tide, so it was quite exposed and we were able to enjoy a very beautiful view.
We had fun throughout, including a chance encounter with a manta ray and stopping at a spot where we could almost certainly see sea turtles.
While the visibility for snorkeling at the coral reef wasn't that high, we were able to feed fish with leftovers from lunch and swim freely around the coral reef, which was about the size of a soccer field, for an hour, so I was very satisfied.
Overall, I had a wonderful time with no particular complaints.
満足度は非常に高いです。
行き帰りのバスも他のツアー会社のものに比べ良く、道中も楽しい雰囲気を届けようとする心遣いを感じました。
船もそれなりに大きく安定しており、スピードもあまり出ないので船酔いが心配な方も大丈夫だと思います。
肝心のサンドバーは前もって干潮の時刻に合わせていきましたので、結構広い範囲海面より出ており、非常に美しい光景を眺めることができました。
途中偶然マンタを目撃したり、ウミガメをほぼ間違いなく見れるスポットに寄ってくれたりと終始楽しめました。
サンゴ礁でのシュノーケリングでは、それほど透明度は高くなかったですが、昼食の余りで魚の餌付けをしたり、サッカー場ほどあるサンゴ礁の周りを一時間自由に泳げたので非常に満足でした。
総じて特に不満なところのない素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/17 |
Reviewed by: shin
Overall, it was neither good nor bad. The sandbar was nice. However, I couldn't swim with the sea turtles. It's only natural for the turtles to escape when a lot of people suddenly enter the water. The sea is beautiful, but it can't compare to the Great Barrier Reef. Anyway, the impression of being crammed on the boat was very strong and suffocating. Especially during lunch, there was nowhere to eat on the boat, which was tough. I think those who don't have much time to stay in Hawaii should consider not participating.
総合的に可もなく不可もなくです
サンドバーは良かったです。しかし、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。
突然たくさんの人が海に入ってきたら、カメが逃げるのは当たり前です。
海はきれいですが、グレートバリアリーフにはかないません。
とにかく船に人がギュウギュウ詰めで息苦しい印象が強烈に残っています。
特に昼食は船内で食べる場所がなく辛かったです。
ハワイ滞在日数に余裕のない人は、参加しない方がいいと思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The weather was bad, so it was cold and the view of the sandbar was disappointing, but the ocean was still beautiful enough!
I went with three girls, and we had a great time playing beach volleyball with some foreigners and other Japanese people we didn't know at all!
The food portion was small, but the hamburger was delicious!
天気が悪かったので寒くてサンドバーの景色も残念でしたがそれでも充分海綺麗だった!
女の子四人でいったけど全然しらない外人さんや他の日本人のみんなでビーチバレーが楽しかった!
ご飯も量がすくなかったけどハンバーガーおいしかった!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/21 |
Reviewed by: AKIKO
Woke up at 6:00 AM, gathered at 6:30.
It feels a bit early, but it's necessary. Waking up early is essential to meet the dolphins.
Once we boarded the bus, the morning homeroom led by the student council president, "Akao-chan," began.
The homeroom covered our upcoming plans and safety precautions for the ocean. I was sleepy, but it seemed important, so I listened seriously. (In fact, I think it's better to pay attention since it is important.)
After about an hour of driving, we arrived at the West Coast.
We quickly boarded the boat.
The boat for Dolphin Junior High was smaller than that of Dolphin University, so it swayed quite a bit.
But the scenery around us was amazing!!
Especially the legendary "???" where the Hawaiian music god IZ rests (I'm sorry, I forgot the name) was breathtaking. I wanted to land there. Is that possible?
After about 30 minutes of being rocked by the boat, we finally arrived at the dolphin point.
I jumped into the sea. The key here is to borrow a wetsuit. By the way, I jumped in wearing just swim trunks and it was extremely cold... Don't underestimate the ocean.
After a while, Akao-chan shouted, "Look down, look down!"
When I looked down as instructed, I spotted a pod of dolphins!! There were probably around 50 of them.
It was lucky to find them so quickly.
After that, friendly dolphins were playing just 5 meters away, spinning around, giving us a very precious experience.
That's all for my dolphin experience.
Personally, I also enjoyed the sea turtle observation tour.
I couldn't see any turtles because I got tired, but I encountered a giant stingray and swam alongside it.
Overall, it felt very active, so I think it's more suited for younger people.
Also, since the boat sways quite a bit, if you are prone to seasickness, it might be a good idea to take some motion sickness medication.
Thank you, Akao-chan.
朝6:00起床、6:30集合。
ちょっと早いような気がしますが、これでいいんです。
イルカに会うためには早起きが必要なんです。
バスに乗り込むと『あかおちゃん』こと生徒会会長による朝のホームルームが始まる。
ホームルームの内容は、これからのプラン及び海での注意事項。
眠いが重要そうなので真面目に聞きました。(実際重要なので真面目に聞いたほうがいいと思います)
1時間ほどの運転で西海岸に到着。
早速船に乗り込む。
イルカ中学はイルカ大学より船が小さいためかなり揺れました。
でも周りの景色は最高!!
特に伝説のハワイアンミュージックの神様IZが眠る「???」(すみません、名前忘れてしまいました)は絶景中の絶景でした。上陸したかったです。できませんかね?
船に揺られること30分、ついのイルカポイントに到着。
海に飛び込む。ここでのポイントはウェットスーツ借りること。ちなみに私は海パンいっちょで飛び込んで非常に寒い思いをしました。。海をなめたらあかん。)
しばらくするとあかおちゃんの「下見て、下見て」の掛け声。
言われた通り下を見るとイルカの群れを発見!!ざっと50匹ぐらいはいたのではないでしょうか。
こんなにも早く見つかるなんてラッキーでした。
その後も人懐こいイルカがほんの5m先でくるくる回りながら遊んでいたり、大変貴重な経験をさせて頂きました。
イルカ体験談はここまで。
個人的にはウミガメ観察ツアーもなかなか楽しかったです。
私はヘタってしまったため、ウミガメは見れませんでしたが巨大なエイに遭遇して並走ならぬ並泳しました。
全体的に非常にアクティブなので若い人向けの様な気がします。
あと、かなり船が揺れますので船酔いしそうな方は酔い止めを飲んでおくといいもしれません。
あかおちゃん、有難うございました。
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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: | 2014/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/25 |
Reviewed by: わかめ
The class president was very energetic, and I had a great time on the bus without a moment to feel sleepy.
I enjoyed watching the dolphins, but I wanted to swim with them... As a diver and swimmer, I felt that the life jacket was unnecessary (>_<). Just looking down... While it might be necessary to keep everyone together and prevent chasing, the staff were all free diving... What a shame.
I wanted to eat freshly made malasadas from Leonard's since we were there.
I mentioned some downsides, but overall, I had a lot of fun throughout the half day.
I was happy that they took a lot of photos. Whether the photo data for $60 is cheap or expensive is a bit ambiguous. It's not just our photos. However, there were many pictures that we couldn't have taken ourselves, so that was a plus.
I recommend it for those who aren't very good at swimming.
テンション高い学級委員長さんで、バスの中、眠くなる暇もなくとても楽しかったです。
イルカを観れて楽しかったけど、一緒に泳ぎたかった…。ダイバー、スイマーの私としては、あの救命胴衣は不要(>_<)下見るだけって…。みんなで追いかけないためにも、まとまるためにも、必要なのかもしれませんが、スタッフの方はみんな素潜りしてて…。残念。
マラサダは、せっかくレナーズなのに、できたてを食べたかったなー。
とマイナス点を書きましたが、半日通して、楽しかった。
写真をいっぱい撮ってくれたのは嬉しかった。その写真データが60ドルは安いか高いか…微妙なところ。自分たちの写真だけではないから。でも、自分たちでは撮れない写真がいっぱいあったので◎かなー。
あまり泳げない人にはオススメ。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Vicki PN
The turtle snorkel trip was fantastic. Great activity for teenagers and adults. Fantastic crew. A holiday highlight.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snack Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/24 |
Reviewed by: スズキ
All the staff were kind and cheerful, and they took great care of my one-year-old daughter. We saw many sea turtles as well. The sandbar was clearly visible as land. The guide mentioned that it’s rare for such a solid beach to appear. However, it was a bit cloudy and drizzling, which was unfortunate, but the tour itself was fantastic. Breakfast consisted of simple ham sandwiches and nachos. I was a bit surprised, but my mother and daughter both enjoyed them, so it was fine. Everything tastes good when you’re out on the sea. It was a wonderful experience.
スタッフ全ての人が親切で明るく、1歳の娘のこともよく気にかけてくれました。
ウミガメもたくさん現れてくれました。
肝心のサンドバーははっきりと陸になっていました。
こんなにしっかり砂浜が現れるのは珍しいとガイドも言っていました。
ただ、少し曇り空でパラパラと雨が降っていたのが残念でしたがツアー自体は最高でした。
朝食は簡単なハムサンドとナチョスでした。
あれ?と思ったけどうちの母も娘もおいしそうに食べていたのでOKです。
海の上だからなんでもおいしい。
とてもいい体験になりました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/30 |
Reviewed by: MYS
I participated in the early morning plan.
The ocean is truly beautiful!
The crew on the boat was very kind and made it enjoyable.
The sea turtles are only visible for a moment, so it's quite difficult to capture them on camera, but I was able to see them fairly well.
The snorkeling was great because the ocean is beautiful, but there wasn't enough time and there were too many people, so it was quite congested...
Next time, I would like to do a full-day plan and enjoy snorkeling at a more leisurely pace.
早朝プランに参加しました。
本当に海が綺麗です!
船のクルーはみんな優しくて楽しませてくれました。
海ガメは一瞬なのでなかなかカメラに納めるのが難しいですがまぁまぁ見ることができました(^^)
シュノーケリングは海は綺麗ですが時間がないのと人が多いので大渋滞でした…
今度は一日プランでゆっくりシュノーケリングがしたいと思いました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/28 |
Reviewed by: イルカ中学生
I apologize for the late post, but I participated in the Dolphin Middle School tour in April. Last year, I joined the Dolphin University tour, which was a fulfilling experience, but this time I decided to try Dolphin Middle School based on a friend's recommendation that "the boat is thrilling and fun."
To sum it up, it was an incredibly enjoyable and satisfying time. First of all, we saw so many dolphins. By quietly approaching as instructed by the captain and never chasing them, we were able to have them come back to us multiple times. It felt unreal to actually experience "swimming with a pod of dolphins."
Additionally, I was able to see many of my favorite sea turtles. It seems that it's not common for so many to gather, but we were able to slowly observe a family of about five or six turtles, and they came right up to the surface for air, coming very close to us.
Moreover, from the boat, we were lucky enough to see an out-of-season whale and a rare seal. I believe whether you encounter dolphins, sea turtles, or whales depends on luck that day, but I highly recommend this tour. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
投稿が遅くなってしまいましたが、4月にイルカ中学のツアーに参加させていただきました。
去年はイルカ大学に参加して充実したツアーだったのですが、今回は友人から「イルカ中学のボートもスリルがあって楽しいよ」という薦めでイルカ中学に初参加してみました。
結論から言うと、とっても楽しい大満足の時間でした。
まず、イルカがとにかくたくさん見られました。
船長さんの指示どおりに静かに近づき、決して追いかけず、警戒させないようにすれば、何度も私たちのところに戻ってきてきてくれました。
こんなに「イルカの群れと一緒に泳いでいる」と実感できるなんて、現実じゃないようでした。
また、大好きなウミガメもたくさん見ることができました。
普段はこんなに集まっていることはあまりないそうですが、5~6頭の家族のようなウミガメたちをゆっくり見れて、しかも息継ぎのために海面に上がってくる度に顔のすぐ目の前に来てくれました。
その他にも、ボートの上から季節外れのクジラや、貴重なアザラシも見ることができて、とてもラッキーでした。
イルカやウミガメ、クジラに会えるかどうかはその日の運によると思いますが、とてもお勧めできるツアーです。
ハワイに行く時は必ず参加したいと思います。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/17 |
Reviewed by: かおりん
The day after we arrived in Hawaii, unfortunately, it was cloudy... The wind was quite strong, and it was so cold that I was shivering even in the water... (;_;) However, our guide Hajime and the others were very enjoyable, and the barbecue lunch was exquisite ♡ When we went, we were lucky to see a manta ray ♪( ´▽`) If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to try again on a sunny day o(^▽^)o
ハワイに着いた次の日だったのですが、あいにくの曇り空…
風がかなり強く、海に入ってもガタガタ震えるほど寒かった…(;_;)
でも、ガイドのハジメさん達はとても楽しく、お昼のバーベキューランチは絶品でした♡
私たちが行った時は、珍しくマンタが見れました♪( ´▽`)
でも、またハワイ行く機会があれば、晴れた日にもう一度チャレンジしたいですっo(^▽^)o
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/13 |
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Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour. Thank you for joining the tour.
It seems like you got to see a lot of sea turtles! The turtles really seem to know about this tour and show up almost every day (laughs).
They come quite close, but please remember that it's against conservation laws to touch them. Enjoy from a distance!
If you come back to Hawaii, please feel free to visit us again. We, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your return, Yoshi. Mahalo.
アロハ!キャプテンブルースてんごくの海ツアーです。ツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございました。
ウミガメにたくさん会えたようですね〜!! ウミガメ達はほんとこのツアーの事を知っているのかほぼ毎日出勤してきてくれます(笑)
カメたちがぐ〜んて近づいて来たりしますが、自然保護法で触ってはいけません。距離を取りつつ楽しんで下さいね。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非遊びにいらしてください。Yoshi様のお越しをウミガメとともにお待ちしてま〜す。マハロ。