Reviewed by: ゆうこ
The sea didn't seem very beautiful, perhaps because it was cloudy. The bottom of the boat is designed as a toilet that directly flushes into the sea, right? There was something floating on the surface of the water that looked like a piece of wood, and when I tried to grab it and throw it far away, it turned out to be feces. Moreover, there were two spots floating around.
曇っていたせいか、海はあまりきれいに感じなかったです。船の底がトイレになって海に直接流すようになってるんですよね?海の表面になにか木切れのようなものが浮いていて、つかんで遠くに投げようとしたらそれはうんちでした。しかも2箇所にぷかぷか浮いていました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/02 |
Reviewed by: kaori
I was able to see whales!
It was absolutely amazing!
I want to go again!
I think it's better to have someone who understands English since there's no Japanese translation.
クジラが見れました!
最高によかったです\(^o^)/
またいきたいです!
日本語訳がないので英語わかる人がイイと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Susan
I was nervous since it was going to be our first snorkeling excursion, but the crew was awesome and it ended up being the highlight of our trip! From beginning to end it was fantastic! Would book again for sure! Totally worth it!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/20 |
Reviewed by: task
It was a tour that can only be described as a hit! What made it a hit... was that we got to play with sea turtles for about 30 minutes☆
Normally, you might hear comments like "the white sandbar was beautiful" or "I got to see sea turtles," but surprisingly, the sea turtles came to play with our boat. According to the captain, he once rescued a sea turtle that got caught on a fishing hook, and since then, every time he takes the boat out, they come to visit. In fact, among about 20 people in the water, one turtle was the first to rub its head against the captain, as if asking to be petted. There are state laws regarding this, but it felt just like having a pet. (By the way, the turtle's name is Maurice.)
Thanks to that, I was able to take tons of photos and videos with my waterproof camera♪ I even got a picture of us swimming together!
As for the sandbar, it was about knee-deep, so it wasn't quite like the pictures in the package, but to be honest, I wasn't too interested in a sandbar without any creatures. If you're someone who wants to fully enjoy the "Wow, it's beautiful!" experience, I recommend checking the depth online thoroughly. (I had looked it up too, but I was okay with it.)
During snorkeling, there was a small sea turtle resting, and when I stared at it, it slowly woke up and came over to play with the boat♪ Big sea turtles, small sea turtles—this tour left me with an intense and wonderful impression of "playing with sea turtles"♪
The BBQ was, of course, delicious, and if I ever get the chance to go again, I would want to request the captain to bring Maurice along for a visit (laughs).
I absolutely recommend this tour! If you look at the photos, I think everyone will want to go on this tour☆ (I turned the photos to landscape because they were cut off in portrait mode.)
当たりとしかいいようのないツアーでした!
何が当たりか・・・それは海亀と30分くらい遊べたことです☆
通常なら「白いサンドバーが綺麗だった」「海亀に会えた」という感想が
多いでしょうが、なんと海亀が自分たちの船に遊びに来てくれました。
キャプテンに話を聞いたところ、浦島太郎のごとく、釣り針にひっかかった
海亀を助けたところ、毎回そのキャプテンが船を出すと、寄ってくるように
なった、とこのこと。
実際、20人くらいが海にいる中で、真っ先にキャプテンに頭をこすりつけて、
まるで撫でてくれと言ってるばかりのスキンシップをしてました。
州の法律もありますが、まるでペットです。(ちなみに亀の名前はモーリス)
そのおかげで、防水カメラで写真・動画撮りまくりです♪
一緒に泳いでる写真も撮れました!
肝心のサンドバーは膝くらいの深さだったので、パッケージ写真のようにはいきませんが、正直♂なので、生き物のいないサンドバーに興味がなく、
「わぁ~綺麗!」を満喫したい方は、しっかりネットで深さを調べことをお勧めします。(自分も調べた上でしたが、まいっかって気持ちだったので)
シュノーケリングでも休憩中の小さな海亀が居て、その子もじ~っと見てたら、
のそ~っと起きて、船の方まで遊びに来てくれました♪
大きな海亀、小さな海亀、自分の中では「海亀と戯れる」ツアーという
強烈で最高の印象となりました♪
BBQももちろんおいしく、もしもう一度行く機会があった場合は、
海亀のモーリスが遊びに来てもらうために、船長を指定したいくらいです(笑)
絶対にお勧めのツアーです!
写真を見ていただければ、誰もが行きたくなるツアーだと思います☆
(写真が縦向きだと切れてしまうので、横向きにしました)
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Heaven on Earth® Tour.
I'm really glad you enjoyed your time with Hawaii's great nature and the sea turtles.
Please come back to join the Heaven on Earth Tour next time you visit Hawaii.
All of our staff, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your return. Mahalo!
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
ハワイの大自然そして海がめたちとの時間を満喫していただけて本当に良かったです。
次回ハワイにお越しの際も天国の海ツアーに遊びにきてください。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同楽しみに海がめと共にお待ちしております。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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/30 |
Reviewed by: malek
I like it, it is amazing
You should try it
You well like it also
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/19 |
Reviewed by: chery2
I participated with a friend. I wanted to try something new, but I was actually quite nervous because I'm not very good at swimming. However, I was able to use something like a float, so I didn't have to worry about drowning, which was a relief (laughs). At first, I was both excited and very nervous, and I didn't have the presence of mind to look underwater. But after a little while in the sea, I got used to it. I was able to see many turtles swimming underwater.
After that, we enjoyed about an hour on the boat over the sea. The sea looked very blue and beautiful from the boat. The instructor was serving drinks there, but they weren't free. The hour on the boat was also a lot of fun. Sunscreen is a must for this occasion! My friend and I got badly sunburned and were in a stinging state for about one or two weeks.
私は友達と二人で参加しました。
新しいことを体験してみたいと思い、参加したのですが実際私は泳ぐのがあまり上手でないのでとても緊張しました。しかし浮き輪のようなものを使う事が出来たので溺れる心配はなく、安心しました(笑) 最初は楽しみと思う反面とても緊張していて最初は水中を見る余裕がありませんでしたが、実際海に入って少しするとなれました。水中で泳ぐ亀を沢山みることができました。
その後、船で1時間くらい海の上を堪能しました。船から見る海はとても青く綺麗でした。インストラクターはそこでお酒や飲み物をふるまっていました。飲み物フリーではありません。船での1時間もとても楽しいものとなりました。この時の為に日焼け止めはマストです!私と私の友達は酷く焼けてしまい、1、2週間ほどひりひりした状態でした。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/20 |
Reviewed by: User038575
I gave an ok/average rating because this was an expensive excursion and the snorkeling was not up to par. The staff was incredible---- friendly, fun and courteous, but this seemed to be a boat ride geared toward hanging out and drinking on the boat rather than seeing awesome fish, coral reefs, etc. We had 2 snorkel stops and fish/turtles were average. But the crew made sure we saw dolphins from the boat, which was cool.
As far as snorkeling, it was nothing too interesting especially because my husband and I have done amazing snorkeling in Maui and Bora Bora. If you want to drink and relax for an afternoon, this is a top choice. But, a little too expensive for what you get if you are really into snorkeling and seeing different kinds of underwater life.
Thanks for your feedback. We definitely understand that our reef is hard coral- so not the soft fanning coral you get in warm waters, but we strive to do a great job showcasing what we do have to offer on Oahu. One of the sites is Oahu's second largest living reef, though due to weather/water conditions we can't always go there. Perhaps next time you can join us on our other tour- the Dolphin Snorkel Tour- which offers THREE snorkel sites (not two that the Sail offers) including a chance to snorkel view dolphins in the wild. It sounds like you are seeking more adventure and that is what that tour offers. Adventure! We hope to see you again. Thank you!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Sail & Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: moruto
After arriving in Hawaii, I was looking forward to snorkeling three hours later. However, my bag that I had checked in at the hotel didn't arrive! I confirmed with the travel agency where I checked my bag, but they said it would take time. If they had informed me in advance, I would have brought it myself... I thought about that as the meeting time was approaching.
I had planned to come to Hawaii with my family, but my child was unwell, so I ended up coming alone. I wanted to take pictures for my child, who was looking forward to seeing sea turtles, but since my bag didn't arrive, I had to give up on participating... I was wondering what I had come here for!
However, thanks to the warm consideration from VELTRA and the tour company, I was able to reschedule and participate.
This was truly moving! Really! I thought I would have to cancel since I wouldn't make it to the tour that day. The tour was really enjoyable and exceeded my expectations; it went by in no time. Everyone was kind and considerate to me, a solo participant, and I am grateful. Next time, I will definitely participate with my family. I sincerely thank you. Thank you very much.
ハワイに到着し3時間後にシュノーケルだ!そう思い楽しみにしていましたが・・・
ホテルの部屋に預けていたカバンが来ない!
鞄を預けた某旅行会社に確認したが時間がかかるとのこと、事前に話していてくれれば自分で持って行ったのに・・・そう考えるも集合時間が押し迫り。
こりゃー駄目だなと諦め間に合わない旨を電話しました。
今回のハワイは家族で来る予定でしたが子供の体調が悪く私だけになりました。
ウミガメを楽しみにしていた子供のために何とか写真を撮ろうと思っていましたがカバンが来ず参加できないため諦めの私・・・
いったい何しに来たんだろうと思っていましたが!
VELTRAさんとツアー施行会社さんの心温まるご配慮で日をずらして参加させて頂くことが出来ました。
これはねー、涙ものですよ!本当に!
実際、当日のツアーには間に合わなかったのでキャンセルだなって思っていましたから。
ツアーは本当に楽しく期待通りであっという間でした。
皆さん優しく一人参加の私に気配りをして頂き感謝。
次は家族で絶対に参加させて頂きます。
心より感謝申し上げます。
本当にありがとうございました。
Aloha, Moruto!
This is the Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour.
I’m really glad you were able to join the tour despite the recent difficult incident.
The photo of the sea turtle is absolutely fantastic—it's the best shot!
We look forward to the day when you and your family can join us again with the sea turtles!
moruto様
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
先日はこんな大変なアクシデントがあったにもかかわらず、ツアーに参加して頂けることが出来て本当に良かったです。
この海がめの写真すっごくいいですね~。ベストショットです。
近々ご家族皆様でご参加いただける日を海がめとともにお待ちしてます!!
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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: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/10 |
Reviewed by: chery
This time, I went to Hawaii with my friends. On the day of snorkeling, it was canceled due to the weather and rough sea conditions, but we rescheduled with the local staff to go on another day that fit our stay. The meeting place was really hard to find, and we couldn't locate it at first.
On the day, after signing up, we waited for the boat a little distance away. I didn't speak Japanese with the local staff, so I wasn't sure if they could speak it, but they were very friendly and kind, so I think they would explain things until anyone who doesn't speak English understands!
Before departure, we could take photos in front of the boat one group at a time. Those who wanted the photos could buy them for $15 after returning from snorkeling!
Besides my friend and me, everyone else was from overseas. I was surprised to see so many Japanese people on Oahu, and it was fun to talk to them. We moved to the sea by boat, but there was absolutely no shade, so we got sunburned quickly... During the transfer, there was an explanation from the staff, but I couldn't hear much because of the noise of the boat. However, they used gestures while talking, so I think I could understand somewhat.
During snorkeling, I was able to see schools of fish and sea turtles!
It was my first time seeing a sea turtle swimming in the ocean up close, and I was very moved! I think it was a really great experience.
今回は友達と一緒にハワイに行きました。
シュノーケリング当日は、天候と海の荒れ具合のために中止に
なりましたが、現地のスタッフさんと一緒に滞在期間に合わせて
もう一度日にちを決め直して別の日に行きました。
集合場所はすごくわかりづらくて、最初は見つけれませんでした。
当日、サインアップをしたあと、そこから少し離れたところで
船が来るのを待ちました。現地のスタッフさんとは、
日本語で話さなかったので、日本語を話せるかどうかは
わかりませんでしたが、とてもフレンドリーで
親切なので、英語が話せない方でも理解するまで
説明してくれると思います!
出発する前に、船のまえで一組ずつ写真を撮ってもらえます。
その写真は、シュノーケリングから帰ってきたあとに
欲しい人は$15買うことができますよ!
私と私の友達以外は海外から来た人たちばかりでした。
オアフ島はびっくりするほど日本人がたくさんいたので
珍しいなぁと思いましたし、話したりできて楽しかったです
海へはもちろん船で移動するのですが、日影などは
まったくなくて、身体がすぐ焼けちゃいます...。
移動中にスタッフさんの説明がありますが、船の音で
何を言っているのかあまり聞こえませんでした。
でも、ジェスチャーを交えて話しているので、
なんとなく理解はできると思います。
シュノーケリングでは、魚の群れや海ガメを
みることができました!
海ガメが海を泳いでるのを間近でみたのは
始めてだったのでとても感動しました!
とてもいい経験だったと思います。
Thank you for using our services. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your first experience meeting sea turtles in Hawaii. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the difficulty in finding the meeting location. We will continue to strive to improve our services to ensure 100% satisfaction for all our customers. We look forward to serving you again.
この度はご利用ありがとうございます。ハワイでのウミガメとの出会い初めての経験、お客様に喜んでいただき、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。しかしながら、集合場所が分かりにくかったのこと、ご迷惑おかして大変申し訳ございませんでした。引き続き、全てのお客様に100%のご満足をいただけるようサービスの向上に努めて参ります。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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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: | 2013/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: miho
Suddenly, a shallow area appeared in the middle of the ocean. I had never experienced anything like this, so I was really moved. It was fun to see the turtles up close.
海の真ん中にいきなり浅瀬が現れます。こんな経験したことなかったのですごく感動しました。かめも近くでみれて楽しかった。
This is a Captain Bruce's Heavenly Ocean Tour.
I'm really happy that you were able to fully experience the "Heavenly Ocean." Please come back to this ocean again. Mahalo!
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。
”天国の海”を思い切り体感して頂けて本当に嬉しいです。またこの海にいらして下さいね。Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: あむたろう
First of all, I highly recommend this tour!
After the Golden Week, there were two Japanese participants who brought a friend, along with others from America, Oceania, and Europe.
We set sail while listening to the local guide's somewhat thick-accented English explanation.
(Even if you don't understand English, you can get by with gestures.)
We moved by boat to a snorkeling point not too far from the shore.
There weren't too many different types of fish, but we encountered a lot of fish and, most importantly, many sea turtles.
It was truly lucky to see them swimming alongside us up close.
After snorkeling, we cruised near Diamond Head and encountered a large pod of dolphins.
They entertained us with tornado spins and other antics.
The cheerful captain extended our cruising time significantly beyond the schedule.
This has definitely become one of the tours I want to do again.
まずはじめに、このツアーはお勧めです!
私が参加したゴールデンウイーク後は、日本人の参加者が友人を合わせて2名で
その他アメリカ・オセアニア・ヨーロッパ等の方々でした。
現地の方のなまりがきつめの英語の説明を聞きながら、出航です。
(英語がわからなくても、手振りで何となく伝わります。)
陸からそれほど遠くない場所に船で移動し、シュノーケリングポイントへ。
それほど種類は多くないですが、たくさんの魚と
何といってもたくさんの海亀に遭遇です。
平行して泳ぐ姿を至近距離で見れるなんて、本当にラッキーでした。
シュノーケリング後に、ダイヤモンドヘッドの近くまで船でクルージングしたのですが、イルカの大群に遭遇。
トルネードスピンなどしてくれて、楽しませてくれました。
ご機嫌になった船長は、予定よりかなり長くクルージングをしてくれました。
また、必ず行きたいツアーの1つとなりました。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: puichoco
I participated with my family.
It was nice that we could gather at Waikiki Beach, making it easy to join in.
The snorkeling was quite bumpy due to the waves, and I felt a bit seasick. My companions felt even more nauseous. I recommend bringing a plastic bag just in case.
There were many fish, but not a lot of variety. We were able to see sea turtles several times. Snorkeling in the moderately deep sea was refreshing.
After snorkeling, we took our time cruising. It was nice to view the scenery of Waikiki from the ocean.
It surprisingly got a bit chilly, so make sure to bring a T-shirt or something for sun protection.
家族と参加しました。
ワイキキのビーチに集合なので気楽に参加できるのが
良かったです。
シュノーケルはけっこう波に揺られてしまい、少し
酔いました。同行者はもっと酔っていました。
もしもの時に備えてポリ袋を持っていくことを
おすすめします。
魚がたくさんいる場所でしたが、種類はいません。
ウミガメを何度か見ることができました。
まあまあの深さのある海でのシュノーケルは爽快でした。
シュノーケル後はゆっくりと時間をかけてクルーズしてくれます。
ワイキキの景色を沖から眺めるのも良いものです。
意外に寒くなってくる&日焼け防止のためにTシャツ等は
必ず持っていきましょう。
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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: | 2013/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Japan sushi girl
First, when I was looking at the tour, I was a little hesitant to go for this as the fare is not casual to take my parents, my 3-year-old son, husband, and me. In the end, I am really proud of myself for deciding to join the tour.
It was just breathtaking: blue sky, emerald ocean, and white sand.
First when I was looking at the tour, was little hesitate to go for this as the fare is not casual to take my parents, my 3yrs son, husband and I.
In the end, I really proud of myself to decide to join the tour.
It was just breathtaking blue sky and emerald ocean and white sand
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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: | 2013/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/15 |
Reviewed by: momiji
We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Since we were in Hawaii, we had to go to the sandbar! So, we booked a tour with the popular Captain Bruce's. On the day of the tour, we encountered bad weather... Rain clouds stretched from the mountains to the sea. However, the tour staff encouraged us, saying, "It will surely clear up!"
On the day I participated, the boat was almost full, and it was all Japanese guests. There were two boats operating, so we were assigned to one when boarding. For safety, we had to go barefoot on the boat. Once we headed offshore, the boat stopped near the sandbar. From there, we entered the water and walked towards the sandbar. Since we walked over coral remains, sand, and small stones, reef shoes are a must! Most people didn’t bring them, so they walked slowly, looking like it hurt. It’s quite a walk from the boat to the sandbar.
That day, the water level didn’t drop enough for the sand to be exposed. Plus, it was drizzling and cold, so everyone was crouching in the water. After about 40 minutes, the rain clouds cleared, and we finally got to take some photos. After returning to the boat, we had lunch. There were sandwiches and salads, and they were very delicious. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling for about 30 minutes. Although the weather wasn’t great, we had a lot of fun.
新婚旅行でハワイに来ました。
せっかくハワイに来たので、サンドバーは行かなくては!!
ということで、人気のキャプテンブルースのツアーを申込みました。
当日はなんと悪天候・・・。山から海にかけて雨雲が・・・。
でも、ツアーのスタッフさんが「きっと晴れる!」と励ましてくれました。
私の参加日はほぼ満員。もちろん日本人のみ。2隻船がでているので、乗船の際に割り当ててくれました。
船の上は安全の為はだしになります。沖合に出るとサンドバー近くで船を停めます。
そこからは海に入って歩いてサンドバーを目指します。サンゴの死骸や砂、小石の上を
歩くのでリーフシューズは必須です!ほとんどの人は持ってきてなかったので、痛そうにゆっくり歩いていました。船からサンドバーまでけっこう歩きます。
その日はサンドバーは砂が出るほどは水位が下がらなかったです。
しかも小雨で寒く、みんなしゃがんで海に浸かっていました。
40分くらいして雨雲が晴れ、やっと写真を撮れました。
船に戻ってからランチでした。サンドイッチやサラダなどがあり、とても美味しかったです。
そのあとはシュノーケリングを30分程楽しみました。
お天気には恵まれませんでしたが、とても楽しかったです。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea® Tour.
Congratulations on your wedding!!
Thank you for joining this tour, saying, "Since we came all the way to Hawaii, we have to go to the sandbar!"
I'm glad to hear that you both enjoyed the tour♪
Also, thank you very much for sharing various information about the tour.
Regarding the reef shoes that you advised, we will start selling them on the boat soon.
Please do come back to this tour for your anniversary. 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。
ご結婚おめでとうございます!!
”せっかくハワイに来たのでサンドバーは行かなくては!”と、このツアーにご参加ありがとうございます。
お二人でツアーを楽しんでいただけたようで良かったです♪
そして、ツアーについて色々と情報をシェアしていただき本当にありがとうございました。
momiji様からアドバイスいただきましたリーフシューズについては、近日中に船での販売を始めます。
是非!また結婚記念日にこのツアーに遊びにいらしてくださいね。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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Jana
it was a really great day! staff was really friendly and we saw a lot! had great day on the ocean. i would totally do it again! I also enjoyed the pictures taken a lot! great pictures!
This was an incredible day! Do it! ;)
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Cher
I really enjoyed this tour. It was the highlight of our trip! Even though I was not a good swimmer and had never snorkeled they really took good care of me and encouraged me every step of the way! I was impressed with the ladies who escorted us. They made sure we all saw the dolphin's and turtle's. I'm ready to try this adventure again! Cher
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Dolphin Excursion (with Transportation & Lunch) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/30 |
Reviewed by: kaori
I went with my partner on our honeymoon. The location was great, very close to the Royal Hawaiian where we were staying. The experience was interesting, and we even got to see sea turtles! When we went out to sea, we coincidentally saw whales, and everyone was excited!
The reason I gave it four stars was because of the meeting time. It said 7:30 here, but it was actually at 8:00, and there were no staff members at 7:30. I was worried that there was a mistake, but after asking a local, I waited, and the staff started preparing, so we were able to participate. Also, the explanations were only in English, so it might be tough for those who don't understand it at all.
But it was fun!!! We were the only Japanese people there, and we really enjoyed our time abroad!
新婚旅行で彼と行きました。
宿泊していたロイヤルハワイアンからも近く、とても立地はよかった。
内容も面白くて、ウミガメも見れました!
沖にいったときはクジラも偶然みれて、みんなで大騒ぎしていました!
星4つにしたところは集合時間です。
こちらでは7:30とかいてありましたが、実際は8時で
7:30の時点ではスタッフの方もいませんでした。
間違えているのかとヒヤヒヤしましたが、現地の方に教えて頂き待っていると、
スタッフの方が準備しだして、参加できました。
あと英語での解説しかないので全くわからない方は厳しいかとおもいます。
でも、楽しかったです!!!
日本人も私たちしかいなくて、海外を満喫できました!
Thank you very much for choosing our activities during your precious honeymoon trip. We are very pleased to hear that you encountered whales and sea turtles, and that you enjoyed your experience. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the incorrect mention of a 7:30 hotel pickup on the voucher, despite your booking not including transportation. We will strive to improve staff training to prevent such issues in the future. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to serving you again.
ハネムーンという貴重なご旅行中に、弊社のアクティビティをお選びいただき誠にありがとうございます。そしてクジラ、ウミガメにも遭遇されたとのこと、お客様に喜んでいただき、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。しかしながら、送迎なしでお申込みいただいておりましたのに、こちらがバウチャーに7:30にホテルピックアップと記載してしまったため、お客様を現地にてお待たせしてしまいましたこと、心より深くお詫び申し上げます。今後はこのようなことがないよう、スタッフの教育に努めて参ります。この度は、貴重なお時間を割いてのご投稿誠にありがとうございます。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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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: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/30 |
Reviewed by: ショコラ
There were no openings for the morning tour, so I ended up on the afternoon one. The sandbar was exposed, so I was really lucky! It was fun walking in the beautiful sea and snorkeling. The hamburger was delicious.
早朝のツアーに空きかないとのことで、午後までの部になってしまいました。
サンドバーは浮き出ていてため、本当に運がよかったです!
キレイな海で歩いたり、シュノーケリングしたり楽しかったです。
ハンバーガー、おいしかったです。
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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: | 2013/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/28 |
Reviewed by: 石井雄大
The sandbar was more beautiful than I expected, and I understood the origin of the "heavenly sea." I was also very satisfied to see sea turtles up close and even take pictures with them. The guides were very cheerful, and I had a great time. I highly recommend it!
サンドバーは予想以上に綺麗で、天国の海の由来が分かりました。
またウミガメをあんなに間近で見られて、更に一緒に写真も撮れて大満足です。
ガイドの皆さんもとても陽気で、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
おすすめです!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea® tour.
I'm really happy to hear that you had a great time!
Please come back to this paradise of the sea again. We, along with the sea turtles, are looking forward to your visit, Ishii!
アロハ~!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
楽しい時間をお過ごし頂けて本当に嬉しいです♪
ぜひまたこの天国の海に遊びに来てくださいね。石井様のお越しをウミガメとともにお待ちしてま~す!
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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: | 2013/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Both Japanese and local staff assisted with the tour, but the Japanese staff had a bad attitude. Overall, the explanations were insufficient. They didn't properly show us how to wear the snorkeling masks or life jackets. When we reached the dolphin point, we were pushed from the boat into the sea, and some participants hesitated because they weren't mentally prepared. The Japanese staff spoke quite harshly to those individuals, saying, "These are wild dolphins, if you can't get in the sea quickly, stay on the boat!" If there had been prior explanations, those participants could have managed better, and it was very unpleasant to witness.
Later, at the snorkeling point, we ended up with the "Dolphin Junior High" boat from the same company, and since we entered the sea at the same time, participants were swimming quite close to each other. When it was time to get back on the boat, my husband accidentally went to the "Dolphin Junior High" boat. At that moment, the Japanese staff from "Dolphin Junior High" shouted to the university staff, "This is university!" Afterward, they looked shocked, but referring to a customer as "this" is unbelievable.
While we did achieve our goal of seeing dolphins, the bad attitude of the Japanese staff ruined the experience. Although we saw wild dolphins in the sea, if there are other tours with similar content, I would prefer to choose those. I will not be repeating this experience.
日本人スタッフと現地スタッフの両方がツアーで対応してくれますが、日本人スタッフの感じが悪かったです。
とにかく、全てにおいて説明が不十分。シュノーケリングマスクやライフジャケットの装着方法もきちんとしてもらえませんでした。イルカのポイントにつくと、背中を押されるようにボートから海へ足から飛び込むのですが、参加者の中には心の準備ができておらず一瞬躊躇してしまった方も。日本人スタッフはその方たちに対して、かなりきつい口調で『野生のイルカなんだから、さっさと海には入れなければボートに残って!』と言っていました。事前に説明があれば、その方たちだってそれなりに動けたはずなのに、と思うと見ていて非常に感じが悪かったです。
また、その後のシュノーケリングポイントで、同じ会社のスタッフが乗っている『イルカ中学』のボートと一緒になり、同時に海に入った為参加者がかなり近くで泳いでおり、ボートにあがる様指示された時、主人が誤って『イルカ中学』の方のボートに行ってしまいました。その際、あろうことか、『イルカ中学』の日本人スタッフが『大学』のスタッフに向かって『これ、大学!』と叫んだそうです。その後『あ、やばい!』という顔をしていたそうですが、お客を『これ』呼ばわりです。信じられません。
イルカを見るという目的は果たせましたが、とにかく日本人スタッフの感じが悪くて嫌な思いをさせられ、台無しです。
確かに海に入って野生のイルカは見られましたが、同様の内容のツアーが他にあればそちらにすればよかったです。 リピートはしません。
We sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by our service during your enjoyable trip. We have informed all staff about this matter. There may have been instances where our staff's Japanese was not fluent, and we are currently explaining the situation to the person in charge and conducting a meeting to improve our service for customers. We take your valuable feedback seriously and will make every effort to ensure that such incidents do not occur again in the future.
この度は楽しいご旅行中に私どもの対応によりご不快な思いにさせてしまい大変申し訳ございませんでした。スタッフ全員にも、今回の件を周知させていただきました。スタッフの日本語がたどたどしかった可能性もございまして、ただいま責任者にも事情を説明し、改めてお客様に対するサービス改善のミーティングを行なっております。お客様からの貴重な意見として真摯に受けとめ、スタッフ一同今後二度とこのような事が起こらぬよう尽力して参ります。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン<2015年3月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Ryo&seiko
The staff, including Umi-san, explained everything clearly, and we were able to see sea turtles and manta rays!
They let us enjoy snorkeling right up until the last moment, and even though it was only in the morning, I was very satisfied. ╰(*´︶`*)╯
スタッフの海サン他が分かりやすく説明してくれて
海亀やマンタを見る事が出来ました♪
シュノーケルも時間ギリギリまで楽しませてくれて
午前のみとは言え、満足できました╰(*´︶`*)╯
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/24 |
Reviewed by: chieposo
I participated in a dolphin watching tour in Hawaii during my honeymoon. There were several options, but I'm really glad I chose this one! One of the deciding factors was being able to eat masalada. We saw plenty of dolphins, spotted a whale in the distance, and even saw a sea turtle. The weather was great, and I was very satisfied. The instructor was energetic and made it fun. I want to take my parents next time. It was early in the morning, but it was actually better since we could use the afternoon for other activities.
新婚旅行でのハワイで参加しました。
イルカを見るツアーはいくつかあり迷いましたがここに決めて本当によかった!
マサラダがたべれるのも決め手の一つでした。
イルカもたくさん見れたし、遠くにクジラもみれたし、ウミガメも見れました。
天気も良く大満足です。
インストラクターさんも元気がよく楽しかったです。
今度は両親も連れて行きたいです。
朝早いですが、午後からの時間を別のことに使えるのでむしろよかったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/26 |
Reviewed by: サイパンダ
I think the sandbar is wonderful at the right timing with the tides. If the weather is bad, it can get quite cold, so I recommend having at least a windbreaker. I believe you can enjoy turtles, fish, and dolphins there.
サンドバーは潮の満ち引きで、良いタイミングだと素晴らしいと思います。
天気が悪いとかなり寒いので、ウインドブレーカーぐらいあった方が良いと思います。
カメと魚とイルカと楽しめると思います。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Pacific® tour.
You can encounter various creatures in the Paradise of the Pacific!
We look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
天国の海ではいろいろな生き物に出会えます!
またのお越しをお待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: なかちゃん
I participated with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old children. The sandbar was truly beautiful, and the kids were thrilled. A turtle came quite close (about 50 cm away), which surprised the kids a bit, but we were able to take some great photos. We were the only ones with kids participating in snorkeling. My 6-year-old had their first snorkeling experience and really enjoyed it. They wore a life jacket and held onto a surfboard, and the staff took great care of us. The guide was also a fun person. The guide was Japanese, and the captain was from Hawaii and spoke Japanese well.
Even if you only speak Japanese, you can participate without any issues, but I think it would be more enjoyable if you could speak English to chat with the staff.
For those who didn't go snorkeling, they could talk with the remaining staff or learn canoeing or stand-up paddle surfing, so even those who are not good at snorkeling can have fun.
After getting on the boat, they served juice, bread, and donuts, so we didn't need to eat much for breakfast. Lunch was also served as a buffet, and it was quite filling.
I recommend this experience for everyone, from small children to young people and seniors.
4歳、6歳の子ども連れで参加しました。サンドバーは本当にきれいでこどもも大喜びでした。亀が近くまで来て(50cmくらいまで)子どもはちょっとびっくりしてましたが、よい写真がとれました。こどもでスノーケル参加はうちだけでした。6歳の子どもはスノーケル初体験でしたが、楽しんでできました。ライフジャケットをつけて、その上、サーフボードにつかまらせて、付きっきりで見ていただき、本当にお世話になりました。あと、ガイドさんも楽しい方です。ガイドさんは日本人。船長さんはハワイの方で日本語が上手です。
日本語しか話せなくても全く困らず参加できますが、英語が話せるとスタッフの方とたくさん話せて楽しいだろうなーと思います。
なお、スノーケリングをしなかった方は、残ったスタッフの方と話したり、カヌーやスタンドアップパドルサーフィンを教えてもらったりしてたので、スノーケリングが苦手な方も楽しめますよ。
船に乗ったあと、ジュース、パン、ドーナツを出してくださるので、朝御飯はあまり食べなくてもよかったです。
昼もビュッフェででます。かなり、お腹いっぱいになります。
小さな子どもから、若い方、ご年配の方、誰にでもおすすめです。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea® tour.
I'm really glad that even children experiencing snorkeling for the first time enjoyed it.
This tour is available for everyone from pregnant women to babies and those in their 80s.
Since people of all ages can enjoy it, we hope you'll join us for the tour again!
Thank you very much.
アロハ!キャプテン・ブルース 天国の海®ツアーです。
スノーケル初体験のお子様も楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。
このツアーは、妊娠中の方や赤ちゃんから80代の方までご利用いただいています。
幅広い年齢の方にお楽しみいただけますので、また是非ツアーにご参加くださいね!
有難うございました。
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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 with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: なみな
I was really looking forward to this, but unfortunately, it was a disappointing tour given my expectations. Since we traveled by large bus, even with a 7 AM meeting time, we wasted an hour picking up people in Waikiki (which happens with other tours as well). After arriving, we landed on a narrow sandbar packed with people on two cruisers. Snorkeling felt like a chaotic trial start, bumping into each other while trying to peek into the water. I think the actual time spent on the sandbar and snorkeling was about 30 minutes total. It was just so rushed. Since it’s such a special place, I wish the tour had fewer participants.
とても楽しみにしていたのですが、期待してた分、残念なツアーでした。大型バスで行くため、7時に集合でも1時間はワイキキピックアップで時間が潰れ(これは他でもありますが)、到着後、2台のクルーザーで細いサンドバーにぎゅうぎゅうに上陸笑。シュノーケルも一列でトライアルロンのスタートの様にぶつかりながら軽く海の中をのぞく感じ。実際のサンドバーとシュノーケルは足して30分程度だった気がします。とにかく慌ただしいです。せっかくの特別な場所なので、もっと人数を減らしたツアーだったら良かったなと思いました。
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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: | 2013/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/10 |
Reviewed by: JeffW
Over the past 7 years we have done many "tours" in Hawaii,, this would be at the very top. It was a great adventure, the staff were great , we liked Jenner entertaining us on the bus going there, the Sandbar was great, the snorkel/fish was the best we have seen in Hawaii,, we saw turtles and the lunch was very tasty,,we had a great day,, well worth the money and then some.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/30 |
Reviewed by: ともとも
Unfortunately, we had a sudden illness and had to turn back even though we had gone out to sea... I was really disappointed that we couldn't do the planned sea turtle watching due to the lack of time. Other than that, it was fun to swim with the dolphins.
まさかの急病人出てしまい、沖に出たのに引き返すことに。。。
時間がなくなり予定していたウミガメウォッチングが出来なくなってしまったことがすごく残念でした。それ以外は、イルカとも泳げたので楽しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Molly S
It was well worth the money. The crew was great and friendly. Got a disc of about 30 photos for $30. Would do again
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/13 |
Reviewed by: ひろろ
Despite the meeting place being at Outrigger Reef, we ended up at Outrigger Waikiki and were 15 minutes late, but the boat arrived just after 8 o'clock. I guess that's American time, right? (laughs)
We arrived at the snorkeling spot in about 10 to 15 minutes. Since it was off Waikiki, we could see Waikiki Beach and the hotels while snorkeling. I was surprised to think we could see sea turtles from such a distance. But we quickly spotted a sea turtle floating on the surface!
As soon as we got into the water, the crew started throwing food to attract the fish. However, the only fish that gathered were dark-colored surgeonfish. There were hardly any colorful tropical fish. But a little further away, there were 5 to 6 of the main attraction, the turtles!!! The water depth was about 7 to 8 meters. The turtles were swimming at about 5 to 6 meters deep, but since I’m good at free diving, I was able to enjoy a rendezvous with the turtles to my heart's content. The turtles seemed accustomed to people and didn’t try to escape even when I got close. Well, touching them is prohibited, so I could only get close, but that was enough to be very satisfying! They occasionally surfaced for air, so even those who can’t dive can enjoy it.
The snorkeling lasted about an hour and a half. After that, we had a 30-minute cruise. The weather was nice, so although the sun was hot, the breeze felt great.
Drinks (cocktails, beer) and photos on board are available for a fee. The snorkeling gear is available for free rental, but there are no fins. I brought my own. The floatation devices are available for free rental, but there are no life jackets, so those who can’t swim might want to prepare accordingly.
待合せ場所がアウトリガーリーフにも係わらず、私たちはアウトリガーワイキキに行ってしまい、集合時間より15分も遅れてしまいましたが、ボートが来たのは8時過ぎ。アメリカ時間ってことでしょうか(笑)
シュノーケリングスポットへは10~15分程度で到着。ワイキキ沖のためシュノーケリングしながらワイキキビーチやホテルが見えるくらいの場所。こんなところで海亀が見えるの?って思う距離です。でもすぐに水面に浮いている海亀を発見!
早速水の中に入ると、船員が餌を撒いて魚を集めてくれます。しかし集まってくる魚は真っ黒のハギ系の魚だけ。カラフルな熱帯魚はほとんどいませんでした。でも、少し離れた所には本命の亀が5~6匹も!!!
水深は7~8メートルというところでしょうか。亀は5~6メートルのところを泳いでいたのですが、私は素潜りが得意なため亀との水中ランデブーを思う存分楽しむことができました。亀は人に慣れているのか近づいても逃げようとしません。ま、触れることは禁止されているので近づくだけですがそれでも十分満足できます!
息をするためにたまに浮き上がってくるので、潜ることができない人でも楽しむことができると思います。
シュノーケリングの時間は1時間半くらいでしょうか。
そのあとは30分ほどのクルージング。天気も良かったので日差しは暑いものの風が気持ちよかったです。
船内での飲み物(カクテル、ビール)と写真は有料です。
シュノーケリングセットは無料貸出ですがフィンはありません。私は持参しました。
浮き棒は無料貸出ですがライフジャケットもありませんので、泳げない方は準備された方がいいかもしれません。
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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: | 2013/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/07 |
Reviewed by: リンディ
My child (in first grade) wanted to see fish, so we were looking for something easy to do. We were the only Japanese people on the boat departing from Outrigger. All the equipment instructions were in English, but it wasn't a problem at all.
My child enjoyed it, especially when the captain caught and showed us an octopus, which made them very happy. On the way back, we cruised towards Diamond Head, making it a great tour that finished in the morning, perfect for families with children.
子供(小学校一年)がお魚をみたいと言い、気軽に出来そうなものを探していました。アウトリガーからの出航で日本人は私達だけでした。器具の説明など全て英語てすが、特に問題ありませんでした。
子供も楽しめ、船長さんがタコを掴んで見せてくれて喜んでいました。
帰りはダイヤモンドヘッドの方までクルージングしてくれ、子供連れには午前中で終わる、いいツアーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/11 |
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