Reviewed by: Dave
Good time was had by all. If you don't have good sea legs, the captain may allow you to snorkel around the boat weather permitting. Be prepared to wait for others to have their turn, but you can see the fish whilst waiting as they are used to come up for feeding. The team were friendly and well organised (expect to tip at the end), good activity, although it doesn't top scuba diving.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Reviewed by: airi
It was truly amazing! ♡
The weather, the waves… everything was perfect!
I even encountered a large group of dolphins…
and got to swim with sea turtles…
And above all, the crew I went with was just fantastic!
It was only half a day, but it was a tour packed with the essence of Hawaii!
With ukulele and hula dancing…
Ah, it was just so much fun!!! Aloha~
本当に最高でした♡!
この日は天気も波も…全てが最高!
イルカの大群にも出逢えたし…
ウミガメとも泳げたし…
そして何より一緒に行けたクルーが
最高すぎました!
時間にすると1日の半分なんですけど
ハワイが凝縮されたツアーでした!
ウクレレにフラダンスに…
あ〜もお楽しすぎました!!!アロハ〜
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Jen
We had a wonderful time snorkeling. The crew was super friendly and the boat ride was awesome. We had plenty of time to snorkel around and enjoy and ocean. Enjoyed a lot!!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Judy Z
We had a fantastic time...beautiful scenery and great guides (Jake and McCuddy (spelling?)). Swam with the fish and a bunch of turtles and got great pics. Too bad my husband and I got sick after the snorkeling adventure. It had nothing to do with them, I guess we're just not cut out for boating, but they guides were great and took it all in stride. We did our best to still enjoy the ride back. Thanks for a great morning!
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| Packages: | Shore Bird Breakfast Buffet (7am - 10am) & Snorkel Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Cecil Hamm
We had a blast! The captain and crew were wonderful and made sure everything was in place for a wonderful time. Everything from the location, weather, snorkeling tips, customer service and drinks contributed to all of us having a super day. We saw 8 to 10 turtles and much more marine life in two hours time. We even saw dolphins jumping high out of the water with Diamond Head in the background. Unfortunately they were so fast, I missed getting their pic. We will definitely take this trip again with this same outfit. Maybe the lunch or dinner trip. Can't wait to repeat!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail (May-Nov) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/06 |
Reviewed by: ぴーちゃん
I participated in the morning course. The instructors are very attentive, so even beginners can feel at ease. I don't have much stamina, so I got tired early on, but thanks to our guide Dan, who helped me and encouraged me multiple times, I was able to stay with the other participants until the end. Hanauma Bay has a lot of fish swimming around, and you can see them up close. I was able to see three sea turtles, which was very moving. Since it had been a while since I swam, I was completely exhausted by the time I returned to the hotel, and I regret not being able to properly thank Dan. I would definitely like to participate again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you, Dan!
午前のコースに参加しました。
丁寧に教えてくれるので、初心者でも安心です。
体力のない私は早い段階で疲れてしまいましたが、
ガイドのダンさんが手を引いてくださったり、
何回も励ましてくださったおかげで、参加者のみなさんと一緒に最後まで参加することができました。
ハナウマ湾は魚がたくさん泳いでいて、間近で見ることができます。
ウミガメは3匹も見ることができ、とても感動しました。
久しぶりに泳いだので、ホテルに帰宅するときには疲れきっており、
ダンさんにちゃんとお礼をすることができなかったのが心残りです。
またハワイに行く時はぜひ参加したいです。
ダンさんありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Colorado Springs
Very great tour, picked up on time, friendly conversation. This was my first time snorkeling, and Dan, our guide, was terrific. I and my 11 year old are non-swimmer and Dan was very patient and worked to insure we had a great experience. We actually went pretty far out and Dan was besides us and checking on us to make sure we were ok. He was prepared with good equipment, got us through the Haunauma Bay entry easily, and took us on a wonderful swim with loads of fish to see. I would do this snorkeling tour again.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/06 |
Reviewed by: david
This was our first time snorkeling - and it was amazing! Dan was our guide and was absolutely the BEST! A must-do while visiting the Islands.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/24 |
Reviewed by: のん吉
There were six participants in total, including my husband and me, along with four foreigners. The snorkeling was at a depth of about 7 to 8 meters. I wore a 2mm wetsuit, and the water felt quite cold, but it was an incredibly happy experience to swim alongside the large honu (sea turtles) while leisurely gliding through the water. In addition to the honu, I was surrounded by many black fish. My husband, who is not a strong swimmer, enjoyed sailing on the boat, but he was satisfied because he could also see the honu coming up for air from the boat! The staff was kind and friendly as well.
参加者は私たち夫婦と外国の方4名の計6名。シュノーケリングは水深7~8M程のところでしょうか。私は2ミリのウエット着用でしたがけっこう水は冷たくかんじましたが、スイスイの~んびり泳ぐ大きなホヌと一緒に泳くことができとっても幸せな体験でした。ホヌのほかにたくさんの黒い魚にも囲まれました。泳ぎのニガテな主人は船上でセイリングを楽しむだけでしたが、ホヌも息継ぎのために時々顔をだすので船の上からでもみることができ満足!とのこと。スタッフも親切で良い方でした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Jammie S.
Dan was Awesome! This was our best excursion! He was very patient with me as it took me a little longer to get acclimated. The kiddos were a natural ( 9 & 11). Thanks Dan for a memorable afternoon!
You guys did great, hope to see you again when the kids are 10 and 12.
Dan
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/18 |
Reviewed by: くりこ
In late December, I participated in a snorkeling tour at Hanauma Bay. It was my first time snorkeling, and since my 7-year-old son was with me, I felt like I might have been a bit of a hassle for the instructor, but thanks to them, we were able to enjoy snorkeling. That day, I was suffering from severe jet lag and was incredibly sleepy, so in the end, I didn't join the tour and played in the sand with my child on the beach. I think it's better to go after you've adjusted to the time difference, as it requires quite a bit of physical energy. On the way back on the trolley, I spoke with the person sitting next to me, and they mentioned that around December, if the weather is good, it's not too hot, making it perfect for snorkeling. However, the instructor said that during that time, the weather can be unpredictable, and just last week, they were shivering while getting into the water. We were fortunate to have good weather.
12月下旬、ハナウマ湾シュノーケルツアーに参加しました。シュノーケルも初めてで、7歳の息子も一緒だったため、インストラクターの方には迷惑をお掛けしたかと思いますが、おかげでシュノーケルを楽しむことができました。その日は、時差ボケがひどく、眠くてしょうがなかったため、最後はツアーには行かず、浜で子供と砂遊びをしていました。かなり体力を使うので、到着して時差にも慣れた頃に行ったほうがいいと思います。帰りのトローリーで、となりに座った方と話しましたが、12月ごろは天気が良ければ、暑すぎないのでシュノーケル日和だとのことでした。ただ、その時期は天候に恵まれないこともあって、先週は震えながら水に入っていましたよとインストラクターの方はおしゃってました。天候に恵まれて、良かったです。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Jane Kelly
Both my husband and 10 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Although I struggled with motion-sickness (while waiting for our turn to go down), once I was underwater, what an amazing experience that was!! My 10-year old who had to stand (she is just little above 4 feet) didn't mind that at all. She really enjoyed the experience, and begged us to go back again. So we will do this again when we visit Oahu next time. Not far from the shore, but the nature was just magnificent. The way nature and animals peacefully coexist with humans just catalyzed our Hawaii experience, and this adventure was well worth the cost! The staff was also very professional, and knowledgeable. Only if they cautioned us about motion sickness earlier on ;-)
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/15 |
Reviewed by: 愛知の美紀子
As someone who is not good at swimming, I was nervous until it started, but the instructor explained everything in Japanese, allowing me to have this first experience. It felt like a different world when fish came to eat the bait from my hand and beautiful fish swam right in front of me. Since I participated with my child, we were able to walk along the ocean floor together, which was very considerate. I am thrilled to have had such a wonderful experience.
泳ぎが苦手な私は始まるまでドキドキでしたが、インストラクターの方が日本語でも説明してくれて初体験する事が出来ました。海中で魚が手元の餌を食べに来てくれたり目の前をきれいな魚が群れているのは別世界。親子での参加でしたので、気を利かして三人で並んで海底散歩出来ました。良い体験できて感激です
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Chris
Sailing and snorkeling was really cool the boat is really nice and the ones in charge are funny and in good spirit
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/24 |
Reviewed by: のぶりん
As expected from Hanauma Bay, where regulations are well established, the number of fish was incredible. I've snorkeled several times in the beautiful waters of Okinawa, but it doesn't compare. Hanauma Bay is full of colorful fish whose names I don't know, including the Yagara. Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any sea turtles, but it's definitely a place I want to visit again. I hope to go before I get too old. Since I'm not very good at English, I really appreciated the guidance in Japanese. It allowed me to focus on observing the fish with peace of mind.
さすが規制がきちっと整っているハナウマ湾なだけあってお魚の数がはんぱではなかった。
沖縄の海もきれいなので何度かシュノーケルをしましたが、比になりません。
ハナウマ湾は名前のわからないカラフルな魚・ヤガラなどなど、とにかく多いです。残念ながらウミガメに遭遇することはできませんでしたが、是非また行ってみたい場所です。そんなに歳とらないうちに行きたいな。
英語があまり得意ではない私は、日本語での案内がとても良かったです。安心して魚観察に夢中になれました。
Noburin, thank you for joining our tour this time. When you come to Hawaii again, I hope we can be together at Hanauma Bay, and this time I would love to show you some cute sea turtles. I look forward to seeing you again.
のぶりんさん、この度は私達のツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。
またハワイにお越しの際にはハナウマ湾でご一緒させていただき、今度こそは可愛い海亀をお見せ出来ればなあと思っています。またお会いできるのを楽しみにしています。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Canales Family
Our family enjoyed the entire crew and had a fantastic time.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/15 |
Reviewed by: ほぅほぅ
We gathered early in the morning while it was still dark. On the ship, the handsome crew entertained us with dancing and singing, but despite going without breakfast, we only received a single hamburger for lunch. There were no fruits as mentioned in the itinerary either. In the end, there was no hula lesson after disembarking, and we were simply taken back and dismissed. There was no information provided about the absence of the hula lesson. We returned to the hotel by noon. I felt it was disappointing that, despite paying a high price to participate, the planned itinerary was not followed.
早朝暗いうちから集合。
船ではイケメンのクルーたちが踊ったり歌ったりして楽しませてくれますが、朝から何も食べずに行ったのに、ランチという名のハンバーガー一個だけ。
行程表に書いてあったフルーツもなし。
しまいには下船後のフラレッスンさえもなく普通に送迎されて解散でした。
フラレッスンがないというインフォメーションもなし。
12時にはホテルに帰ってきました。
高いお金を払って参加したのに、予定の行程をこなさないのはどうかと思いました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Jen
Our snorkel guide Dan was amazing. I can't swim and he was able to take me out to the deep! He was very patient. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed his tour of hanauma bay, it was definitely a highlight of our trip and even fulfilled one of my bucket list things to do. I will never forget the experience and recommend it highly. Also a huge bonus is Dan takes underwater pics of you snorkeling and post them up on his Facebook - free of charge!
Hi guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope to see you again.
Dan
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/15 |
Reviewed by: sugimoto
I was very satisfied to be able to see wild dolphins and turtles at the same time. The hamburgers served on the boat were also very delicious. The staff were cheerful and made it a fun experience. There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.
野生のイルカ・かめ
同時にあうことができ大変満足できました。
船上でだされるハンバーガーも大変おいしかったです。
スタッフの方々も陽気な人がいっぱいいるので楽しいです。
日本語の話せるスタッフもいて安心です。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Elizabeth
We both loved this tour. Fantastic morning, crew were great, swimming with the turtles was magical and the cocktails were delicious! For anyone thinking of doing this cruise - do it, you won't be disappointed!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Peter
When I was looking for a snorkeling trip online Veltra's website came up. They had great reviews regarding their trips. So I booked a trip for the last day of our vacation, and I couldn't have ended our vacation any better. Our guides took us out to turtle canyon and let us snorkel in the water exploring the reef. We even were able to see a few sea turtles. Our favorite part was after you get done snorkeling, they take you out for a quick little sailing trip around the bay. I would definitely book another trip through these guys.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Adriana
Dan and his wife were great! We had two cars because we were a party of 7. Dan was my driver and he was very good at giving us a mini tour as we were driving to Haunama Bay. Once we arrived, we didn't have to stand in line at all. We went into a mini theater to watch a 9 min video orientation. Then we were off. We went down to Hanauma Bay via a trolly. He and his wife explained how to use our gear and made sure it was all on properly. We all had a great time. This was definitely a fun activity to do as a family. The underwater views were amazing. If you don't have a waterproof camera, its fine. Dan takes a bunch of pictures and uploads them on to his website/facebook page and gives you the link, so you can view them. Don't worry if you don't know how to swim, we had a couple people in our party who didn't know how to and they were just fine. Dan, thank you. We will definitely choose you again! :) -Mahalo!
Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope to see you again.
Dan
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/09 |
Reviewed by: sachi
I was able to enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery, cruising, snorkeling, and dining. Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins. Since it's nature, there's nothing we can do about it, but I was really looking forward to seeing dolphins, so I was quite disappointed. There were no Japanese staff, but there was a funny staff member who spoke fluent Japanese and provided explanations, so I didn't have any issues. There was only one other group of Japanese participants besides us. It was a friendly and enjoyable cruising experience. Next time, I want to see dolphins!
沿岸沿いのキレイな景色とクルージング、シュノーケリング、食事を楽しむことができました。
残念ながらイルカは見られませんでした。自然相手のことなので仕方が無いのですが、とにかくイルカを楽しみにしていたので、残念でなりませんでした。
日本人のスタッフはいませんでしたが、日本語ぺらぺらの面白いスタッフが説明をしてくれて、困ることはありませんでした。日本人の参加者は私たち以外にもう1組だけでした。
和気あいあいと楽しいクルージングでした。次はイルカが見たいです!
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| Packages: | 早起きクルーズ /午後クルーズ |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/06 |
Reviewed by: 堀江信一
I wanted to try riding a underwater scooter, so after considering various options, I decided to sign up for this tour. However, I was a bit anxious because it was going to be in English. I had seen a Japanese DVD explaining the underwater scooter, and one of the staff members was a fourth-generation Japanese woman, so I felt reassured as I could have normal conversations in Japanese and enjoyed myself.
You can breathe normally while using the underwater scooter, making it easy to enjoy the underwater world. A support diver is nearby to guide you towards the fish and sea turtles, and seeing a sea turtle swimming so close is truly an unknown world!
This experience will change your perspective on the world!
水中スクーターに乗ってみた〜い!と思いいろいろ検討した結果このツアーに参加申込。でも、英語での対応とのことでしたので少し不安がありました。水中スクーターについての説明は日本語のDVDで視れたことと、スタッフの一人は日系4世の女性で、普通の会話は日本語OKでしたので安心して楽しめました。
水中スクーターは普通に呼吸ができるので、手軽に海中の世界を楽しめます。サポートのダイバーが側にいて、魚や海亀のいる方向をガイドしてくれ、手の届く近さで海亀が泳いでいるのは正に未知の世界です!
この体験は世界観が変わりますよー!!
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| Packages: | 送迎ありプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: vivian
We participated as a family of four with a three-year-old and a five-year-old kindergarteners. I felt reassured to sign up because I read in reviews that it’s fine for small children.
Everyone was excited and looking forward to the departure and arrival at the point. Although there were floating devices, for the little ones with zero swimming experience, there was quite a bit of resistance to entering the sea! As a result, our speed slowed down significantly, and we couldn't catch up with the larger group.
In the end, Dad and the kids gave up and returned to the boat first, while Mom managed to see the dolphins playing for just a moment.
The hamburger for lunch was delicious!
三歳と五歳の幼稚園生を連れて家族4人の参加でした。
口コミで小さい子でも大丈夫ですよって書いてあるため、安心して申し込みました。
出発、ポイント到着までは、皆期待しながら、ワクワクしていました。
浮く道具はあったものの、水泳経験0のちびっ子にとっては、海に入るのがなかなか抵抗があった!お陰で進むスピードがかなり落ちていて、大部隊になかなか追いつけられませんでした。
結局、パパと子供達は諦めて、先に船に戻って、ママ一人何とかイルカ群が遊んでいる姿を一瞬だけと、みることができました。
昼食のハンバーガーはおいしいかった!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/26 |
Reviewed by: melissa
Best experience ever. I don't swim great and have a fear of being in deep water. But Dan made the adventure comfortable. Kids loved it.
thank you, you guys did great
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Kim
Dan from BlueHawaiiaDivers was great. He got us right in to the park had everything organized and ready to along with some great snorkeling tips. We got headed out and got to see a lot of sea life with great views and pictures. This made a great experience for me and my kids.
Thanks Dan
Thank you, hope yo see you next year.
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| Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Bill & Karen/SLC
My wife and I had never been snorkeling and one of the things that my wife had wanted to do for years was to swim with the dolphins. We wanted to learn how to snorkel and found this tour on Veltra. The tour was scheduled the day after we arrived in Hawaii and we received a courtesy call reminding us of the time and place for pickup. Dan was right on time and met us at the pickup place. He was cordial and interesting to talk to. Everything was arranged for us at the Bay. His instructions were easy to understand and we headed into the water. We were later joined by Dan's wife Chieko and they stayed with us the whole time. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful, colorful fish as well as the turtle swimming in the bay!
We had a very enjoyable time and recommend this tour very highly! Dan and Chieko were wonderful hosts. We are grateful for the time they spent with us (as well as others that were with the tour) as we were able to go to other beaches and snorkel.
Thanks so much Dan & Chieko. We hope to see you again!
Glad you guys enjoyed, see you again.
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| Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Tammy & Frank R.
We had never snorkeled before, but Dan and his wife were awesome! We will never forget this. We are waiting for the pictures that we took with our disposable cameras. Lots of fish. I do not like putting my head under water, but they were soooo reassuring and made you feel very comfortable. Very organized. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Unfortunately we did not see any turtles, but it was still wonderful.
Thank you, lets try for the turtles again next year.
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| Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Tiffani
This was our favorite part of our trip to Hawaii. Dan and his wife were awesome guides and made us feel comfortable the whole time.
Thank you, glad you guys enjoyed.
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| Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
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Thank you for your hard work until the end. We were very lucky to see so many turtles that day. Please come join our tour again when you visit Hawaii. We look forward to seeing you!!
最後まで頑張ってくれてありがとうございます。亀もいっぱい見れてこの日はとてもラッキーな日でしたね。ぜひまたハワイにお越しの際には私達のツアーに来て下さいね。お待ちしています!!