Reviewed by: にこちゃん
The pickup car arrived about 15 minutes after the meeting time. (I was a bit worried, but) I think it's best to relax and wait, thinking it's HAWAII TIME. Despite the early morning, the driver was in high spirits, which lifted my mood!
If you're worried about seasickness, it's better to take some medication beforehand. Our family all took it, so we didn't experience any seasickness at all, but about 4 to 5 people were unable to move due to it.
When we spotted dolphins, we jumped in one by one. Those who jumped in earlier had a higher chance of seeing them, but those who didn't see them were prioritized to jump in next, so everyone was able to see the dolphins.
We were very satisfied to see both dolphins and sea turtles!
All the staff were very kind, and I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.
It gets cold when you come back onto the boat from the sea, so a jacket and a bath towel are essential.
Thank you to all the staff.
MAHALO
集合時間から15分後くらいに
ピックアップの車が到着しました。
(ちょっと心配ですが)HAWAII TIMEだと思って気楽な気持ちで待てばいいと思います。
早朝にも関わらず運転手さんは
ハイテンションで気分が上がりました!
船酔いの心配がある方は
酔い止めを飲んでおいた方がいいです。
私たち家族は全員飲んでいたので
全く船酔いしませんでしたが
4~5名船酔いで
動けなくなっていました。
イルカだー!となると
順番に飛び込みます。
やはり早く飛び込んだ方が
見れる確率は上がりますが
見れなかった人は次に飛び込む時は
優先して飛び込ませてもらえるので
全員がイルカを見ることができました。
イルカもウミガメも見られて
大満足です!
スタッフも皆とても親切で
またハワイに行ったら必ず参加したいと
思います。
海から船に上がると寒いので、
上着&バスタオル必須です。
スタッフの皆さん
ありがとうございました。
MAHALO
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/07 |
Reviewed by: FlyingFisherMens
I was able to see a lot of dolphins.
I also saw a baby dolphin.
However, I could only watch them pass by and wasn't able to play with them.
I also saw a turtle.
There was information that a whale shark was spotted, but I wasn't able to see it.
イルカはたくさん見れました。
赤ちゃんイルカも見れました。
ただ遊んではもらえず、
通過していくのを見るだけでした。
亀も見られました。
ジンベエサメを見たという情報がありましたが
見る事は出来ませんでした。
Aloha! Flying Fisher Mens,
Thank you for participating in the Dolphin Middle School program.
There were baby dolphins as well!
Every encounter with the sea creatures is different and brings new excitement each time.
Please join us again when you come to Hawaii next time. We look forward to seeing you.
Mahalo!
Aloha! FlyingFisherMens様
この度はイルカ中学へご参加いただきありがとうございました。
赤ちゃんイルカもいたのですね♪
海の生き物たちとの出会いは毎回違い毎回違う感動があります。
次回ハワイへいらっしゃる時はまたぜひご参加ください。お待ちしています。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン ※2023年までのご参加 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/05 |
Reviewed by: nobi-
During snorkeling, we were able to see many turtles up close. The staff kindly taught my wife, who is not a strong swimmer, and they also kept a watchful eye on her, which made us feel safe. Above all, both the captain and the staff spoke Japanese well, and there were also Japanese staff members, which added to our sense of security. This is a recommended activity if you visit Hawaii. However, due to the tides, it's not guaranteed that sandbars will appear as shown in the promotional photos, so you might need to be a little cautious about that.
シュノーケリングでは、沢山の亀が近くで見られました。泳ぎの苦手な妻にも親切に教えてくれて、また、安全を見守ってくれているので安心です。何より、キャプテンもスタッフも日本語が上手な上に日本人スタッフもいて、安心度合いが違います。ハワイに行ったらオススメのアクティビティです。ただし、潮の満ち引きの関係もあるのでイメージ写真の様なサンドバーが現れるとは限りませんのでその辺は少し注意が必要かもしれません。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for joining the tour with your wife the other day. I sincerely apologize that you were unable to encounter a sandbar like the one in the photo. Nonetheless, I truly appreciate your kind words about snorkeling being a safe and recommended activity. We would be delighted if you could come visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to that day from the bottom of our hearts.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日は奥様とご一緒にツアーにご参加頂きまして本当にありがとうございました。
写真のようなサンドバーと遭遇して頂けなくて本当に申し訳ございません。それでもシュノーケリングを安心でお勧めのアクティビティとお褒め頂き本当に感謝しております。
またぜひ遊びに来ていただけると嬉しいです。その日をスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: かずはる
I participated in this tour during my honeymoon in Hawaii for the first time. I compared many sandbar tours, but I decided on this one because it offered both sandbar and snorkeling with plenty of time to enjoy both in the best conditions! In the end, it was a great choice!!!
There were two boats, one with Japanese support and one with English support, and the explanations in Japanese made it even more enjoyable!
The sandbar was just at high tide, so the water was about waist-deep, but it was very beautiful, and the staff took lots of photos for us! The time spent there was more than enough, and we even had time to practice snorkeling!
After that, we were taken to a spot where we could see sea turtles, and even though it was from the boat, we could see them perfectly!
Finally, we had the snorkeling experience. We were able to see many fish while circling around a large coral reef. They provided fins and life jackets, making it very enjoyable even for beginners, so I highly recommend it. There was plenty of time for this as well, and it was fantastic.
The hamburger for lunch was, of course, excellent. By the way, I wore marine shoes, but I ended up taking them off to enjoy the experience, so they weren't necessary!
Lastly, the staff member Yukiko was very kind! It was the best! Thank you so much♪
ハネムーンで初めてのハワイで参加しました。
サンドバーツアーは他にもあり、めちゃくちゃ比較検討しましたが、サンドバー、シュノーケリングで場所を変えるし、時間もたっぷりとってあったので、どちらもベストな状態で楽しめるのではないかと思ったのが決め手でした!結果、大正解!!!
日本語対応のボートと英語対応のボートと2台あり、いろんな説明を日本語でしてくださったのもより楽しめてとても良かったです!!!
サンドバーはちょうど満潮のタイミングだったので、腰くらいまでありましたが、とても綺麗で、スタッフの方がたくさん写真を撮ってくれます!滞在時間も十分すぎるくらいで、シュノーケリングの練習する時間もありました!
そのあとウミガメが見れるスポットに連れてっていただき、船の上からですが、バッチリ見れました!
最後はシュノーケリング体験です。大きな珊瑚礁の周りをまわりながら、たくさんのお魚を見ることができました。フィンとライフジャケットを貸していただき、初心者でもとっても楽しめるのでオススメです。こちらもたっぷり時間があり、最高でした。
ランチのハンバーグももちろん最高です。
ちなみにマリンシューズを履いて行きましたが、脱いで楽しんだので、不要でした!
最後に、スタッフのyukikoさんはとっても親切でした!最高!ありがとうございました♪
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Emi
Even those who are not good at swimming can enjoy it!
I was amazed by the beautiful fish that were very close by. I saw angelfish and butterflyfish swimming over the coral, as well as a sea turtle popping its head out of the water and a stingray flapping its fins. Yukiko, who guided us in Japanese, was very interesting, and the captain and all the staff were kind. The hamburger lunch was also very delicious. It was the end of September, but it was quite cold, so it's a good idea to bring a warm jacket for comfort.
泳ぎが苦手な方でも楽しめます!
すごく近くに綺麗な魚がたくさんいて感動しました。エンゼルフィッシュ、チョウチョウウオが珊瑚の上を泳いでいたり、ウミガメが海から顔を出す姿、エイのピチピチ鰭を出す姿も見ることができました。日本語で案内をしてくれたユキコさんもとても面白くて、キャプテンやスタッフ皆さん親切でした。ハンバーガーランチもとても美味しかったです。9月末でしたが結構寒かったので暖かい上着も持っておくと安心です。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/28 |
Reviewed by: p−j
I went at the timing of the lowest tide during my stay, and it was about waist-deep. The staff mentioned it was shallow, so it might not be possible to see the sandy beach. However, even from a distance, the color of the sea here is completely different, which makes the journey exciting. I was wondering where we would do stand-up paddleboarding, so it was quite understandable.
The edge of this reef is a coral reef (with steep cliffs), and there are many sea turtles there. Everyone swims along with the staff, so it's safe to observe (though it gets a bit congested... (laughs)). Sometimes they come close to the surface for air! (The staff said I was lucky.) Of course, we shouldn't touch them.
Unfortunately, my camera malfunctioned halfway through, and I couldn't take any pictures of the sea turtles, which was disappointing, but I was able to remember it well, so that was enough for me.
The cheerful and energetic staff, delicious spam onigiri, and fun activities... I had a wonderful experience.
滞在中最も干潮になるタイミングで行きましたが、それで腰ぐらいの深さでした。スタッフさんは浅いよ〜っておっしゃっていたので砂浜が見えることは無いのかもしれません。ただ遠くから見てもここだけ全く海の色が違うので向かう途中からワクワクします。そもそもサップをどこでやるんだろう?と思っていたので、まあ納得でした。
この岩礁の縁は珊瑚礁になっていて(切立った崖)そこにウミガメが沢山います。スタッフさんについて皆並んで泳ぎますので危なげ無く見学できます(ちょっと渋滞しますが…(笑))たまに呼吸で浮かんで近くに来ることも!(ラッキーだよとスタッフさんに言われました)もちろん触っちゃいけません。
今回途中でカメラの調子がおかしくなってウミガメを全く撮る事ができず残念でしたが、記憶にはしっかり残せたので十分です。
明るくて元気なスタッフさん達、美味しいスパムおにぎり、楽しいアクティビティ…素晴らしい経験をさせてもらえました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day.
I sincerely apologize for not being able to encounter the sandbar with the beautiful beach that you were looking forward to. I'm also very sorry to hear that your camera was acting up.
Still, I am very pleased to hear that you had a wonderful experience. I believe the sea turtle that came close to you brought some lovely luck.
Thank you very much for the beautiful photos and your review.
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頂きまして本当にありがとうございました。
楽しみにされてました砂浜の見えるサンドバーに遭遇頂けず本当に申し訳ございませんでした。またカメラの調子がおかしくなったとのことで本当に残念でしたね。
それでも素晴らしい経験とおっしゃっていただき大変嬉しく思います。近くによって来たウミガメがきっと素敵な幸運を運んでくれたかと思います。
綺麗なお写真とレビュー本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: みぃ
I chose the day with the lowest tide during my trip to Hawaii and made a reservation, but at the lowest point, the water was up to my knees.
Since it was an early morning course, it was cold! The water felt quite cold until I got used to it.
We headed to the sandbar on two boats, and our boat spent about an hour taking photos and enjoying stand-up paddleboarding freely. The last hour was for snorkeling. We were able to see several sea turtles! They swam very close to us! It was a bit disappointing that the water where we were snorkeling was a little murky, but I was very satisfied because I got to see so many sea turtles. For those who can't swim, the guide provides solid support, so there are no issues.
On the boat, there were self-service rice balls, snacks, and drinks. I was very grateful for the hot drinks.
Most of the participants were Japanese. It became a wonderful memory!
ハワイ旅行の日程の中で1番潮の引いている日にちを選んで予約しましたが
1番浅い時で膝ぐらいまでありました。
早朝のコースだったので寒かったです!
水も慣れるまでは冷たく感じました。
2つのボートでサンドバーへ向かい、私達のボートは
最初に約1時間弱、サンドバーで写真を撮ったりSUPに乗ったりと各々自由に過ごしました。
後半の1時間弱がシュノーケリングでした。
海亀を何匹も見ることができました!すぐ近くで泳いでくれます!
シュノーケリングしていたところの海水は少し濁っていたのが残念でしたが
たくさん海亀を見ることができたので大満足です。
泳げない人はガイドさんがしっかりサポートしてくれるので問題ありません。
ボートにはセルフサービスでおにぎりとスナック、ドリンクがありました。
ホットドリンクがあったのがとてもありがたかったです。
参加者はほとんど日本人でした。
とっても良い思い出になりました!
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea tour. We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations regarding the sandbar and sea conditions. We truly appreciate your kind words that it still became a good memory despite those conditions. We hope that many happy moments come your way, especially for you, who encountered many sea turtles. Mahalo!!
キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
サンドバーや海のコンディションにはご満足いただけず大変申し訳ございませんでした。 そのようなコンディションでも良い思い出になったとおっしゃっていただき本当にありがとうございます。多くの海亀に遭遇されたみぃ様にたくさんのHAPPYが届きますように。マハロ!!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/26 |
Reviewed by: のり
The tour was mostly made up of Japanese people. There were a few crew members who could speak Japanese, and after the English explanation, there was also a Japanese explanation, so even someone like me, who is not good at English, was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. Even though I can't float with a life jacket, I was able to participate in snorkeling thanks to the life jackets provided! There was also practice time for those who are not good at swimming, so everyone, including those who said they were not good at swimming, participated. There were many fish, and I was able to swim with the honu, making it an amazing experience.
ツアーは日本人が大半でした。
クルーの人は日本語が話せる方が数名いて、英語の説明のあと、日本語の説明もあったので、英語が苦手なわたしでも安心して楽しむことが出来ました。
カナヅチで浮くことも出来ないわたしでも、ライフジャケットがあったのでシュノーケリングにも参加できました!泳ぎが苦手な人の為に練習時間もあったので、同じく泳ぎが苦手と言っていた方も含めて全員が参加していました。
魚もたくさんいて、ホヌと一緒に泳ぐことができて、最高な体験が出来ました。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day.
For those who are trying snorkeling for the first time, we provide practice time to learn how to wear the mask and other essentials. Of course, since this is a water sport, it's important not to push yourself too hard, but our staff is always nearby, so please feel free to try it out like you did, Nori. I'm really happy to hear that you were able to swim with the honu.
Please come back to visit the honu again. We are looking forward to that day with all our hearts.
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頂きありがとうございました。
このツアーではシュノーケル初挑戦の皆様のためにマスクのつけ方等々の練習時間を設けさせて頂いております。もちろんマリンスポーツなので無理は禁物ですが、常にスタッフもそばで待機しておりますので、のり様の様に安心してトライされてみてください。ホヌと一緒に泳げたんですね。素敵なお時間を過ごして頂けて本当に嬉しいです。
またホヌ達に会いに遊びにいらして下さい。その日を心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Dr. Moore
Snorkeling is a family favorite and we booked a tour with Island Splash Tours as part of a birthday celebration. It was such an absolute pleasure going out with Captain Preston and Alex. We are in Hawaii fairly often and are looking forward to future tours with them. We really appreciated their knowledgeable approach to staying safe and making it fun for all of us. It was much more of a private experience compared to the tours we have taken on the larger boats and it made it all the more special. Everything from helping us select the best time of day to making sure everyone had a wonderful experience was done with such thoughtfulness and professionalism. A “little bird” even told Captain Preston about a family song that he made a point to play as we can back into the harbor. We all felt spoiled and loved every moment of our tour. As a Navy family we also really appreciate the military discount he offers. Completely recommend Island Splash Tours to anyone thinking about a boat or snorkeling tour!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: なーさん
Participation in mid-September.
We boarded a boat to search for dolphins, and when we found them, we dove into the sea.
Falling into the water, we swam tirelessly in the direction we were told.
Since we entered without any mental preparation, a few people panicked because they weren't used to it.
We saw a mother and baby dolphin swimming either deeper down or near the surface, but they weren't very close.
It felt like seeing dolphins underwater.
And it was cold. I was advised against renting a wetsuit because it can cause seasickness and costs $10, but I should have borrowed one.
I was shivering on the boat the whole time because it was too cold.
My husband seemed to feel nauseous as well, but when we moved to the snorkeling spot, he was told that it would be better to dive in, so he was made to jump in.
However, it was said that the sea was less rocky than on the boat, but it was still cold, which ultimately made him feel worse.
We could also see dolphins from the boat, so we still had quite a bit of fun.
We could take photos as well, but it was mostly the same person taking them. Everyone was getting pictures with bubble rings, but we didn’t have that.
The turkey wrap for lunch wasn’t tasty either...
If I go again, I think I’ll choose a different tour company that isn’t Dolphin University.
9月半ばの参加。
船に乗ってイルカを探して、見つかると海にダイブ。
海に落ちて、言われた方にひたすら泳ぎます。
心の準備もなく入るので慣れてないとパニックになる人が数人いました。
イルカは下の方または水面近くあたりを泳ぐ親子を見たりしましたが、さほど近くはないです。
海の中でイルカを見る感じ。
そして寒い。ウエットスーツは酔いやすいし10ドルかかるからと薦められませんでしたが、借りるべきでした。
寒すぎて船の上でずっと震えてました。
夫は酔いもあったようですが、シュノーケリングスポットに移動したとき、海に入ったほうがマシになると言われてダイブさせられてました。
しかし船の上より海のが揺れなくてまだマシだからとのことでしたが寒いので結局余計に体調不良に。
船からイルカを見ることもできたのでそれでも結構楽しめはしました。
あとは写真も撮ってもらえますが、同じ人ばかりでしたね。みんなバブルリングで撮ってもらってましたが私達は無かったです。
お昼のターキーラップも美味しくないし...
次また行くならイルカ大学ではないツアー会社にしようと思ってます。
Dear Na-san,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. I would also like to express my gratitude for your valuable comments despite your busy schedule.
I sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced during the tour, which may have affected your precious travel time.
We have taken your feedback seriously and discussed improvements among our staff. We will recommend the use of wetsuits to accommodate guests who may feel cold in unfamiliar waters, even on hot days. Additionally, we will specify on our website the use of motion sickness medication, considering that those who are not accustomed to boats may be more prone to seasickness due to travel fatigue or health conditions.
Furthermore, starting October 1, Dolphin University will be using the new Poseidon vessel. We now have a more spacious area for changing clothes, allowing guests to warm up if they need to change due to cold or sudden health issues. We also plan to change our light snack menu to include healthy wraps made by a Japanese chef.
We have plans for guests who prefer watching rather than swimming, and we would be delighted if you have the opportunity to relax aboard the Poseidon.
We aim to enhance our crisis management and service improvements so that our guests can participate in tours with peace of mind and enjoyment. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback.
なーさん様
この度はイルカ大学へ参加いただきありがとうございました。また、お忙しい中貴重なコメントを頂き重ねて感謝申し上げます。
ツアーでは貴重な旅の時間に不快な思いをさせてしまい申し訳なく思っております。
お寄せ頂いたコメントを真摯に受け止め、スタッフで改善点を話し合いました。外気の暑い日でもお客様によっては慣れない海で寒さを感じることを配慮してウエットスーツの着用を推奨していくこと、船に慣れていない方は旅の疲れや体調によって通常より船酔いしやすい可能性を踏まえて、webサイトで酔い止めの使用について明記することとしました。
また、イルカ大学は10月1日から船が新しいポセイドン号に代わりました。寒さや急な体調不良などで温まるために着替えが必要な時は今までよりもゆったりと着替えていただけるスペースがございます。軽食メニューは日本人シェフ手作りの身体に優しいラップに変更する予定にしています。
泳ぐよりウォッチングを楽しみたい方向けのプランもございますので、ポセイドン号でゆったりと過ごして頂ける機会があれば嬉しく思います。
今後お客様に安心して楽しくツアーに参加していただけるようさらなる危機管理とサービスの改善に役立てたいと存じます。
この度は貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Naomi G.
The scooters were everything we hoped they would be, we saw tons of fish and the support team was absolutely incredible in ensuring we had FUN. One of the guys found an octopus to bring over for photos and to interact with. We were in the 2nd scooter group, so I got to hop in for snorkeling both before and after my scooter ride. I saw a turtle while snorkeling and it was neat to watch some of the scooters cruising around. Highly recommend adding this experience to your must do list while on Oahu. You won't be disappointed.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: やあ〜
The shuttle from the hotel was lively and filled with fun conversations, and we arrived at the port in no time! The weather was great, and the ocean was beautiful! We participated in snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding. During snorkeling, they taught us how to swim, and we were able to see many fish and sea turtles. The staff were very friendly, and it was a lot of fun! I will definitely join again when I come to Hawaii!
ホテルからの送迎もわきあいあい面白トーク炸裂であっという間に港に到着!天気も良く、海がとても綺麗!!私たちはシュノーケルとサップに参加しました。シュノーケルでは泳ぎ方から教えてくれ、たくさんの魚と海亀も見ることができました。スタッフの方がとても気さくでとても楽しかったです!またハワイに来た際は参加します!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Seas Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day. Hearing you say "I want to participate again" is the most delightful thing and will motivate us moving forward. Until the day we meet again, our entire staff will work hard to ensure you can enjoy an even more evolved tour. A hui hou!
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頂きましてありがとうございました。
”また参加したい” その一言が何よりも嬉しいですし、これからの励みになります。
次回お会いするその日までより進化したツアーを楽しんで頂けるようスタッフ一同頑張っていきたいと思います。A hui hou!
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Lianne
We had a great time ! We were able to try everything at our trip from snorkeling, paddle boarding and just relaxing in their floating pad ! The crew was very helpful, we added transportation and it was such a convenience to be pick up from the hotel and had a ride back also.
Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Hong
This was the most fun water activity my friends and I did. We did the 9AM excursion so the sun was not fully out and was kind of chilly out there. But you end up warming up in the water. The snorkeling was amazing this was the most fishes that we saw during our whole time in Hawai'i (we've done snorkeling about 3x this trip). We also did the Bumper tube ride. I would only recommend this if you want some adrenaline! Since we did the 9AM, they provided donuts and OJ. I would recommend that you bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks. There is also a convenient store by the dock if you want to pick up food. If you're wondering, they DO have restrooms on the boat and a changing room as well. Bring a set of comfortable clothes to change into (: This is the 1 activity i would do again!
Mahalo for your review and sharing your experience! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: ひさちゃん
There are Japanese staff members who are fluent in Japanese, so you can participate with peace of mind. In addition to swimming with dolphins, snorkeling in the coral reef was relaxing with many turtles and tropical fish.
日本語が堪能な日本人スタッフさんが いらっしゃいますので 安心して参加出来ます。
イルカと泳ぐ他にも 珊瑚礁でのシュノーケリングは
亀 熱帯魚が沢山いて癒されました。
Aloha Hisa-chan,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University.
Five stars! Thank you. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
Please come again. We are looking forward to seeing you.
Mahalo!
Aloha ひさちゃん様
この度はイルカ大学へご参加いただきありがとうございました。
5つ星!ありがとうございます。楽しんで頂けたようで嬉しいです。
是非また来てくださいね。心よりお待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/22 |
Reviewed by: まゆみ
I participated in a tour at the end of August. We gathered at a hotel in Waikiki around 9 AM and moved by bus. From 11 AM to 1 PM, we enjoyed activities in the ocean. We arrived back at the hotel at 2 PM.
On the boat heading out to sea, we were provided with water and juice. There were also snacks and Spam rice balls, all for free. We went snorkeling and observed the fish in the ocean. The guide pointed out the locations of the fish and coral, and we were able to see beautiful fish. It felt like being in Nemo's world.
Although it was in the morning, the weather was nice, and we were able to stand on the sandbar. I was with my 10-year-old and 6-year-old children, and they were able to stand as well. There were no waves.
You can borrow floaties and stand-up paddleboarding equipment for free. There are also floaties available for children. While we were playing, a sea turtle swam by, and we were able to see it up close.
On the return boat ride, we could enjoy warm coffee, tea, and cocoa for free. There were also crew members who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. There is a restroom on the boat as well.
My children were very satisfied.
Although the price seemed high, considering the high cost of living in Hawaii, I think the cost performance is good for participating in this tour at this price.
8月末のツアーに参加しました。
9時頃にワイキキ周辺ホテル集合し、バスで移動
11時~13時に海遊び
14ホテル到着
沖合いへ移動中の船の中は、水や、ジュースもらえます。
スナックやスパムおにぎりあり。すべて無料。
シュノーケリングで、海の魚観賞。魚の場所や珊瑚をガイドしてくれて、キレイな魚が見れました。ニモの世界でした。
午前中でしたが、天気良く、サンドバーに立つことできました。10歳と6歳の子供と一緒でしたが、子供も立つことできました。波はありませんでした。
浮き輪や、サップ道具など無料で借りれます。
子供用の浮き輪もあります。
遊んでいる横を、ウミガメが通っていき、近くで見ることができました。
帰りの船の中で、あたたかいコーヒーや、紅茶、ココアが無料で飲めました。
日本語で話してくれるクルーもいるので、安心です。
船内にトイレもあります。
子供も大満足でした。
値段が高いように見えましたが、物価が高いハワイで、この値段でツアー参加でき、コストパフォーマンスは良いと思います。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We sincerely appreciate you sharing the details of the tour from this perspective. We have various offerings on the tour, so please make sure to take advantage of them. I'm truly glad to hear that your two children were very satisfied. We hope you all come back to enjoy this paradise ocean together. We look forward to that day with all our hearts.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
このような視点でツアーの詳細をシェアして頂きまして心より感謝しております。ツアーでは色々なものをご用意しておりますのでぜひ皆様ご利用下さい。
お二人のお子様が大満足して頂いたとのこと本当に嬉しいです。また皆様ご一緒にこの天国の海に遊びに来てください。その日を心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/31 |
Reviewed by: VC
This is a must! everything was amazing, so much fun. great activity and the Live Music on our boat was wonderful. enjoyed every minute of it. Staff was wonderful.
Mahalo for you review and kind words for our crew. We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you will join us again! - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Afternoon Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Russell G
This far exceeded my expectations. The staff was great and it was a really fun experience. There were tons of fish around for the snorkeling and the kayaks and stand up paddle boards were fun to use. To top it off, the live music on board the boat was too notch. This is a must do activity for your trip to Oahu.
Mahalo for your review! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the Sandbar - Team KBOS
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| Packages: | Morning Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: りえ
The day we participated, the depth was just enough for adults to stand. Depending on the tide, it can be completely different from the photos, so it's better to check before signing up. It was also a windy day in late September, and the water temperature was low, so the kids got cold and quickly wanted to get out, which was unfortunate. (There were even babies who enjoyed it for over an hour.)
All the staff were very friendly, and it was reassuring that the Japanese-speaking staff provided thorough explanations. It was almost full, and there wasn't a place to sit, but they kindly asked us to move, which was a great help.
If you're going to snorkel, it seems better to have marine shoes. I bumped my foot against the coral reef (which you shouldn't touch) and got injured.
私たちが参加した日は、大人がやっと足がつく深さでした。潮位によっては、写真と全く異なるので、調べてから申し込んだ方が良いです。また9月下旬の風の強い日で、水温も低く子供達は寒がりすぐに出てしまい残念でした。(1時間以上楽しんでいた赤ちゃんもいました)
スタッフの皆さんは、全員感じが良く、日本語スタッフの方が丁寧に説明してくださるので安心です。ほぼ満席で座る場所がなかったのですが、移動をお願いしてくださり大変助かりました。
シュノーケルをするなら、マリンシューズがあった方が良さそうです。珊瑚礁に足をぶつけてしまい(触ってはいけません)怪我をしてしまいました。
Thank you for participating in the KBOS tour. How is your injury now? I hope you are feeling better. I am very sorry that the weather and tide did not meet your expectations on the day of the tour. The conditions of the sea, such as weather and water levels, vary daily and are beyond our control, but we hope you were still able to enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii. Thank you for sharing your family's experience with us. From all of us at KBOS.
この度はKBOSツアーへのご参加ありがとうございました。お怪我その後どうですか?良くなっているとよいのですが。。ツアー当日はお天気、潮位ともにご期待に沿えなかったようで大変残念に思っております。天候や水位など海の状況は日々異なりコントロール出来ませんが、その様なハワイの自然も楽しんで頂ければと思い日々ツアーを催行させて頂いております。この度はご家族の体験をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: KimH
We had a great time on our trip with a Island Splash Tours! The captain and crew were very knowledgeable, fun, and very safety conscious.
We had a very peaceful morning out at turtle canyons- heading out we got a great view of Waikiki from the water, which was beautiful! We saw a lot of turtles, and even had some dolphins swimming right next to the boat on our way back!
I highly recommend this company and their tours. Their semi-private tours make for such a fun, relaxing, and personalized experience!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/21 |
Reviewed by: (^ ^)
We were the only Japanese participants, but after the overall explanation in English, they provided individual explanations in clear English, which made it very considerate and easy for us to participate.
参加者の中で日本人は私達だけでしたが、全体で英語で説明した後に個別にわかりやすい英語で説明してもらえたり、とても気にかけてくれて参加しやすかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/18 |
Reviewed by: ほっしー
I think the staff made various efforts for us to enjoy the tour. The beach volleyball was fun. I would like to use this service again.
スタッフのみなさんが我々がツアーを楽しむために様々工夫されていたと思います。海上バレーは楽しかったです。また利用したいと思います
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/26 |
Reviewed by: ぴめころ
I previously participated and was very moved, so I wanted to show it to my husband and joined again. This time, I could hear the sounds of dolphins communicating, and I was reminded of how amazing nature is. My husband also seemed to have a great time and said it was the best part of our trip to Hawaii. Next, I plan to enroll in Manta University on the Big Island. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
私は以前参加させていただき、とても感動したので夫にも見せてあげたいと思い、再度参加しました。
今回はイルカがコミュニケーションをとっている声も聞こえて、自然てすごいな、と改めて思いました。
夫も、とても楽しかったようで、ハワイ旅行で一番良かったこと、と申しております。
次はハワイ島でマンタ大学に入学しようと思っています。
また、お会いできるのが楽しみです。
Aloha! Pimekoro,
Thank you for enrolling as a repeat visitor.
I’m so glad to hear that you could hear the dolphins! It makes me very happy that Dolphin University has become one of the wonderful memories of your time in Hawaii as a couple.
We all sincerely look forward to your participation in Manta University.
Mahalo!
Aloha! ぴめころ様
この度はリピーター入学、ありがとうございました。
イルカの声も聞こえたのですね!ご夫婦でハワイの素敵な思い出の一つにイルカ大学が加わってとても嬉しく思います。
マンタ大学へのご参加、スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | ドルフィンスイム/送迎付きプラン(10月末まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/06 |
Reviewed by: De Ocampo Family
This is the second time going to Captain Bob’s Kaneohe Sandbar excursion. We went with friends last year and had such an amazing experience. We definitely had to take the kids to experience it. Kids had an amazing time playing volleyball and snorkeling around the reef. We even saw some turtles. Burgers were delish! The crew were professional and caring. While snorkeling my daughter was stung by two jellyfishes and the crew were so attentive to her. Major props to them. Definitely a 5 star!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Kelly M
We had a great time. The crew were friendly and fun, and they ensured everyone was enjoying the experience. We were lucky to see so many turtles on the sail out to the reef and then magically we saw one while snorkeling. I will never forget that experience! The reef was full of fish; one of the best snorkeling excursions we've done. The sandbar was beautiful too. I'm so glad we did this, and we highly recommend it!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: onechan
I participated in a snow boat tour due to the children's wish to swim in the beautiful sea. Although I wasn't very enthusiastic since I'm not good at swimming, I was thrilled to be able to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling. The children, who have strong core and leg muscles, were able to stand up on the SUP right away, but I, having passed my sixtieth birthday and with weakened legs, couldn't stand until the end, which was quite frustrating. However, before I knew it, I was completely absorbed in playing until the very last moment. The spam sushi made by the staff was delicious when I got a little hungry.
きれいな海で泳ぎたいという子どもたちの希望でスノーバーツアーに参加しました。泳ぎの得意でない私は乗り気ではありませんでしたが、行ってみるとシュノーケリングではウミガメと泳ぐことができて大興奮。SUPは体幹があって足腰がしっかりしている子どもたちはすぐに立つことができたのに還暦を過ぎて足腰が弱った私は最後まで立つことができず、大変悔しい思いをしましたが、気がつけば時間ギリギリまで夢中で遊んでしまいました。小腹が減った時に食べたスタッフさんお手製のスパム握りがおいしかったです。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in this tour with your family the other day. I am truly delighted to see your heartwarming review and beautiful photos that capture the joy you shared with your children. Please come back and challenge yourself with SUP again! We are looking forward to that day with the sea turtles.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。先日はご家族でこのツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
お子様とご一緒に夢中で楽しんで頂けた様子が目に浮かぶ大変微笑ましいレビューと美しいお写真をアップして頂き本当に嬉しく思います。
またぜひ!SUPにチャレンジしにお越しください。その日をウミガメたちとともいに心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Shak Serdani
Book this tour now! You can check around for other tours but you are wasting your time. Island Splash Tours is the best! Me and my girlfriend had a blast with Preston and Kris. Very private experience! Only us and one other group onboard. They are very safety oriented and make sure that everyone is having a good time. We saw so many turtles, too many to count. Kris found us an octopus and a collector urchin.
Glad you enjoyed your tour with us! Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
Reviewed by: Mido
The meeting place was hard to find, and it took 20 minutes after the meeting time for the guide to finally show up. The guide only provided explanations in English, with no simple Japanese at all. I struggled to get used to putting on the snorkel and couldn't get into the water for a while. The guide mentioned that they couldn't take responsibility for those who couldn't swim, so they advised us not to swim. I think it would have been helpful to have a brief lecture on tips for breathing with the snorkel. Once we set sail, everything went smoothly, and we were able to see sea turtles coming up to the surface multiple times, which was amazing.
集合場所がわかりづらく、集合時間から20分経ってようやくガイドさんが出てきました。
ガイドは英語の説明のみで、簡単な日本語も一切無し。
シュノーケルの付け方に慣れず、なかなか海に入れないでいたら、泳げない人は責任が取れないから泳がないでほしい、と言った話をされましたが、シュノーケルの呼吸の仕方のコツなど簡単なレクチャーがあってもいいと思います。
出航してからの手際はよく、ウミガメは海面付近に何度も出てきたので間近で見れました。
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Yui
The sea was beautiful, the staff was cheerful and kind, there was live music, and the activities were a lot of fun!
This time, I participated in two consecutive tours to different sandbars, so I will compare based on my experiences.
- Boat size (this tour had a larger boat. The restroom was also fairly decent. Since there were many passengers, the atmosphere may vary depending on the participants. When we joined, there were relatively many families and three generations participating, which created a friendly vibe.)
- Activities (if you want to try banana boating or bumper tubing, this is the tour for you. Both snorkeling and SUP were enjoyable on either tour.)
- Live music (when we participated in this tour, the songs were mainly famous ones from Japan and Disney.)
- Provided snacks (the donuts here were American-sized and sweet.)
- Boat docking location (it was a bit far from the shallowest part of the sandbar. Due to tidal conditions, there were places where children around 120 cm tall could not touch the bottom at all... although life jackets were provided, it might be a bit challenging for children who are not good at swimming.)
- Japanese guide (it may vary by day, but on the days we participated, the guides provided detailed explanations in Japanese, which was reassuring.)
- Changing clothes, etc. (I think it's better to prepare something to wear over your swimsuit and plan to get on the bus as is. There are restrooms at the port, but they are limited, and the women's restroom has a long line. It is recommended to keep wearing aqua shoes. If you want to take videos or photos, don't forget a waterproof phone case!)
海は美しく、スタッフも陽気で親切、ライブ演奏もあり、アクティビティも大変楽しかったです!
今回2日連続でサンドバーが目的地の異なるツアーに参加したので、体験した範囲で比較してみます。
・ボートのサイズ(こちらのツアーの方が大きかったです。お手洗いもそれなりにしっかりしたものがあります。乗船人数が多いので、参加者によって雰囲気が左右されると思います。私たちが参加したときは親子連れや三世代参加が比較的多く和やかでした)
・アクティビティ(バナナボート、バンパーチューブにトライしたい場合はこちら。シュノーケリングやSUPはどちらでも楽しめました)
・ライブ演奏(私たちがこちらのツアーに参加したときは、日本でも有名な曲やディズニー中心でした)
・提供される軽食(こちらのドーナツはアメリカンなサイズと甘さでした)
・ボートの係留場所(サンドバーの一番の浅瀬からは少し離れた場所でした。潮位の条件もあって身長120㎝程の子供は全く足が着かない場所もあり…ライフジャケット着用ですが、泳ぐのが苦手な子にはややハードルが高いかもしれません)
・日本人ガイド(日によると思いますが、どちらのツアーも参加した日は日本語で細々とした点まで説明してくださって安心感がありました)
・着替えなど(どちらも水着の上に羽織れるものを用意して、そのままバスに乗る前提でいたほうがいいと思います。港にお手洗いがありますが、数が少なく女子トイレは長蛇の列になります。足もとはアクアシューズを履きっぱなしにするのがおすすめです。動画や写真を撮りたい方は防水スマホケースをお忘れなく!)
Thank you for participating in the tour and for sharing your family's experience (including advice). From all of us at KBOS.
この度はツアーへのご参加、ご家族の体験(アドバイスを含め)をシェアして頂きありがとうございました。 KBOS スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(バナナボートまたはバンパーチューブ付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/22 |
Reviewed by: ハムスター
I experienced two types of snorkeling tours with my wife, one at Hanauma Bay and the other at Sandbar, but the Sandbar tour was somewhat disappointing. The reason is that the water clarity is inferior compared to Hanauma Bay, and there were hardly any fish, which was unfortunate. Additionally, unlike the guide at Hanauma Bay, you have to take your own photos and videos, which brings the risk of losing or damaging your smartphone and adds extra hassle. On the positive side, it is easy to encounter sea turtles, and there are activities other than snorkeling, which was a nice aspect.
私は妻とシュノーケリングツアーを2種類それぞれハナウマ湾とサンドバーを体験させていただきましたがこちらのサンドバーツアーはいまいちでした。
理由としては海の透明感がハナウマ湾に比べ劣っている事や魚が全然居ないので残念です。
また、ハナウマ湾のガイドと違い写真や動画はご自身で撮らないといけないのでスマホの紛失や故障のリスクもつきまとったり手間がかかる点も残念ポイントです。
良い点としては海亀に会いやすい事やシュノーケリング以外の遊びがあるのでそれは良いポイントでした。
Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Heaven on Earth tour. We sincerely apologize that you were not satisfied with the snorkeling experience at Heaven on Earth, which you were looking forward to. Nevertheless, we are truly grateful for you sharing such wonderful photos along with your review. We will definitely take your feedback into account for future tours. Thank you very much.
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頂きましてありがとうございました。
楽しみにして頂いていた天国の海でのシュノーケルにご満足いただけず誠に申し訳ございません。それでもこのようにレビューと合わせて素敵なお写真をアップして頂いたこと心より感謝しております。今回のご意見をぜひこれからのツアーに生かしていきたいと思います。本当にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/12 |
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Aloha! Nico-chan,
Thank you for participating in Dolphin University. I apologize for the delay in picking you up on the day of the event. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, and we appreciate your comments.
Thank you for sharing tips on motion sickness prevention, timing for jumping in, and how to stay warm after getting on the boat; this will be helpful for future participants.
Please come visit us again! We look forward to welcoming you back.
Mahalo!
Aloha! ニコちゃん様
この度はイルカ大学へご参加いただきありがとうございました。当日お迎えが遅れたとのこと。待たせてしまい申し訳ありませんでした。
ツアーを楽しんでいただけた様子が伝わってきてスタッフ一同とても嬉しくコメントを拝読いたしました。
酔い止めや飛び込むタイミング、船に上がってからの寒さ対策など、これから参加くださるお客様が参考になることを記載してくださりありがたく思います。
また是非遊びにきてください!心よりお待ちしております。
Mahalo!