Reviewed by: Irene
Great great tour....professional and fun crew. Amazing swim with turtles and a sail on the sailboat. I would do it again any time!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/01 |
Reviewed by: 孫悟空
I usually viewed Hanauma Bay from above, but this time I took the shuttle down to go snorkeling. I wondered what kind of fish I would meet. I had a little experience with snorkeling before, but this was my first time with fins. The instructors, Chieko and Dan, taught me how to snorkel very well, so I understood it in my head. Hmm, in practice… It took me a little while to get used to turning around, how to clear the water from my mask, and how to move my fins, but I was encouraged by the fish that kept appearing underwater, and I was able to enjoy snorkeling thoroughly. Towards the end, Dan found a sea turtle. It seemed to be leisurely eating. After its meal, it swam right by me without any fear. I was amazed and thrilled to see a sea turtle so close. I'm really glad I participated in this tour. I teamed up with my husband, but we couldn't swim together very well, and I ended up being guided by Chieko the whole time. Thank you for your help. Thanks to you, I was able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. If I want to go snorkeling again, I will definitely join this tour. Thank you very much.
いつもは上から眺めていたハナウマベイでしたが、今回はシュノーケルをするためにシャトルで降りていきました。 どんな魚たちに会えるかな? 以前少しシュノーケルを体験したことがありましたが、足ヒレをつける本格的なのは初めてです。インストラクターのちえ子さんとダンさんがシュノーケルの仕方を要領よく教えてくださるので、頭ではよく分かりました。 う~ん、実践では… 方向転換の仕方、メガネの中に入った水の抜き方、ヒレの動かし方など慣れるのには少しかかりましたが、次々、水中に現れる魚たちに励まされながら、たっぷりシュノーケルを楽しむことができました。最後の方で、ダンさんがウミガメを見つけてくださいました。のんびりとお食事中のようでした。食後は、私のすぐ近くを、恐れもせず悠々と泳いで行きました。こんなに近くでウミガメが見られるなんて…驚きと感激でした。このツアーに参加してホント良かったです。一緒に参加した夫とバディーを組んだのですが、なかなか一緒に泳ぐことができず、ずっとちえ子さんに手を引いていただくことになりました。お世話になりました。お陰様で、安心してシュノーケルを楽しむことができました。また、シュノーケルをしたくなったら絶対このツアーに参加します。有難うございました。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/27 |
Reviewed by: kokko
This is my second time participating. I had a great time when I participated the year before last, so I appreciate it again. This time, I encountered a seal breathing right in front of me, and for a moment, I didn't know what was happening. Chieko told me I was really lucky, and I understood that later. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you very much. I will participate again when I come to Hawaii.
2回目の参加です。
一昨年、参加させていただいてとても楽しかったので、また、お世話になりました。
今回は、何と、目の前で息を吸っているアザラシに遭遇し、一瞬、何が起こっているのか分からなかったです。チエコさんに、本当にラッキーですよ、と言われて、後から納得した次第です。家族ともども、十分に堪能いたしました。
ありがとうございました。また、ハワイに来たら参加させていただきます。
Thank you for participating for the second time, Kokko. It was a beautiful day with a low tide, and I came hoping to find turtles at Sandman's Patch, but I ended up encountering a seal. It was really big! I've been seeing them sleeping on the beach more often lately, but it was truly lucky to see one in the water. I'm glad we also got to see turtles towards the end! I look forward to seeing everyone again on the tour when you come back to Hawaii. Thank you so much for repeating your visit. Mahalo!!
kokko様、2回目のご参加ありがとうございます。この日は引き潮で綺麗な日で、サンドマンズパッチへカメを探そうかと思って来たところ、アザラシに遭遇してしまったのです。とっても大きかったですね。ビーチで寝ているのは最近はよく見れるようになりましたが、水の中で見れるのは本当にラッキーでした。最後の方ではカメにも会えてよかったですね!!是非またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーで皆様にお会いできるのを楽しみに待っております。
本当にリピートしていただき、ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
A short but beautiful sail to the reef, where we were greeted with half a dozen turtles, a ray and an eel. Stunning views of Waikiki and the crystal clear water on the catamaran. The crew was so amazing, eager to make it a good trip, and made the experience worth it.
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| Packages: | Buy One & Get One FREE! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Yumimin
まずは、ボートで数分走って、サンドバーを散歩しながら説明を聞いたり写真撮影などをします。
プライベートなので、人の少ない所に連れて行ってもらえるため、写真撮影では他の人が映らない景色をたくさん撮影することができました。そのあと、サンドバーの近くにあるシュノーケリングスポット(ちょうど水深が深くなるところ)に移動して、希望者はシュノーケルをしました。大きな魚がたくさんいました。
お腹がすいてきたので、船上でランチです。同じツアー会社の大人数を乗せる船も催行しており、そこで焼いたカルビやソーセージも頂き、最後は、ウォーターアクティビティーを楽しみました。3時間は長すぎるかと思いきやあっという間に楽しい時間が過ぎ去ってしまいましたが、非常によい思い出になりました。
昼食用のごはんや飲み物は、とっても美味しく満足のいく量があります。お酒を3缶持っていき、氷がたくさん入ったアイスボックスで冷やしてもらいもらえました。
シュノーケルセットは、透明度が高く海の中がくっきり見え、視力が弱くても海の中ではきれいに見えます。
6人いるなら絶対にプライベートボートがおすすめです。
さわやかで優しい日本人女性ガイドさんと、若々しく機転を利かせながらもてなしてくれるキャプテンの2名が、きめ細やかな対応をしてくださいました。写真もたくさん撮影してくださるし、子供のわがままにも応えてくれ(早く次に行きたい、あれがやりたいなど)ました。シュノーケルする前に、シュノーケリングの基本を教えてくださり、ガイドさんは常にライフセーバー用の浮き棒をもってシュノーケルのところまで一緒に来てくださるので、いつでも安心です。本当にどうもありがとうございました!
アロハ!キャプテンブルース貸し切りツアーご参加ありがとうございました。
Yumimin様のレポート、自分のところのツアーなのになんかドキドキワクワクして参加したくなっちゃいました(笑)。
またぜひ遊びにいらして下さいね。マハロ!
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| Packages: | Morning & Afternoon Charter Tour (until 03/31/2019) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/11 |
Reviewed by: れんぺい
I have seen sea turtles several times before, but this time I was able to get so close that it felt like I was about to bump into one, and it was very exciting.
It was quite rare for Waikiki, which is usually full of Japanese people, to have no other Japanese participants or staff besides my family, and that atmosphere felt very refreshing.
これまでも何度か海ガメを見たことはありますが、今回はぶつかりそうなくらいに近くまで接近することが出来て、とてもエキサイティングでした。
日本人だらけのワイキキにしては珍しく、我家以外に日本人の参加者やスタッフがおらず、その雰囲気がとても新鮮でした。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: ぷーぴー
I had heard that there were few Japanese people on this experience, and there were none besides us during our time. All the announcements were in English, so there were many moments when my husband and I, with our limited English skills, didn't quite understand what was being said. However, as long as you go with the flow of those around you, you'll be fine. They also respond casually to questions, even if you ask in broken English.
Before departure, they showed us a board written in Japanese that included information about drinks, safety on the boat, and tips.
For those with experience, it was okay to take off the life jackets, so we dove in without wearing them (they are mandatory in emergencies and are provided to everyone). They also lent fins for free to everyone. Life jackets and masks were distributed on the boat, and just before entering the water, they applied anti-fog solution to the masks and handed us the fins. However, the fins were a bit large since the sizes were quite general.
The depth of the sea was probably around 10 to 15 meters, and we got to see sea turtles! (There were several of them.) The fish we saw were black and a bit striped, so I wouldn't expect a colorful variety.
When we came up once, there were already people on the boat drinking alcohol. When we tried to go back into the sea, they kindly informed us that we had about five minutes left, saying, "This is the last chance!" (of course, in English).
At the end, there were people enjoying jumping off the boat. It was heartwarming to see everyone cheering and laughing as the kids jumped in.
I thought we would head back right away, but instead, we sailed further before returning, enjoying nearly an hour of sailing. It was quite rocky, so I would recommend taking motion sickness medication. The foreigners seemed to have a strong image, but some were looking quite exhausted. Of course, there were also some strong ones who were drinking heavily!
The payment for drinks was on a self-report basis after returning to the sandy beach. At that time, we put tips in a box, and the captain rang a bell and expressed his gratitude.
There were many small children, so it seems like families can enjoy this as well. The boat also had a restroom.
こちらの体験談で、日本人が少ないと聞いていましたが、私たちの時も日本人は他にいませんでした。
案内も全て英語でしたので、英語力の乏しい私たち夫婦には途中のアナウンスがよく分からない場面も多々ありました笑
でも周りの人たちに合わせていれば大丈夫です。また、拙い英語で質問しても気軽に答えてくれます。
出発前には日本語で書かれたボードを1枚見せてくれました。(飲み物や船上での注意、チップについてなどが書かれていました)
ライフジャケットは、経験のある人は外してもokでしたので、着用せずに潜りました。(緊急時は必須とのことで、全員に配られます)
またフィンも全員無料で貸してくれました。
船上でライフジャケットとマスクが配られ、海に入る直前に、マスクに曇り止めを付けてもらい、フィンを受け取ってGOです。ただ、フィンはサイズがザックリしているので、少し大きかったです。
海の深さは恐らく10〜15m位の所で、ウミガメにも会えました!(しかも何匹もいました)魚は、黒い魚と少しシマシマ模様の魚、という感じです。カラフルな感じは期待できないかと。
途中一度上がると、船では既にお酒を飲んでいる人たちも。再度海に入ろうとすると、丁寧にあと5分くらいで終わりだからラストね!と声をかけてくれました(もちろん英語ですが)
最後は、船からの飛び込みを楽しむ人たちも。子どもが飛び込むのをみんなで、笑いながら応援していて微笑ましかったです。
そのあとすぐ帰るのかと思いきや、もっと奥まで船を進めてから戻るコースで、1時間近くセーリングを楽しめました。結構波に揺られるので、酔い止めは必須かと。外国人の方は勝手に強いイメージでしたが、何人かグッタリしていました。もちろん、がんがんお酒を飲みまくる強者も笑
飲み物の精算は、砂浜に帰ってから船上で申告制でした。その時にboxの中へチップを。入れると船長がベルを鳴らして感謝の言葉を言ってくれていました。
小さい子どもも沢山いたので、家族連れでも楽しめそうです。船にはトイレも付いていました。
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/16 |
Reviewed by: R R R
I couldn't see many dolphins, but all the staff were bright and fun, making for an enjoyable time. My preschooler was reluctant to snorkel and wanted to stay on the boat, but a staff member picked her up and took her into the water. Although she couldn't snorkel, she had a great time singing while swaying with the waves. I'm very grateful to the staff who tried to entertain the whole family.
イルカはたくさんはみることができませんでしたが、スタッフの皆さんが明るく、楽しい方ばかりで楽しい時間が過ごせました。幼稚園の子供がシュノーケルを嫌がり船に残ろうとしましたが、スタッフのお姉さんが抱きかかえて海に連れて行ってくれました。シュノーケルはできなかったものの、波に揺られながら歌を歌って楽しませてくれて娘もとても楽しく過ごせました。家族全員を楽しませてくれようとしたスタッフさん達に感謝でいっぱいです。
Thank you for your kind comment. We are honored that you enjoyed your experience. Please come back and visit us again!
嬉しい書き込みありがとうございます。楽しんでいただけて光栄です。また是非遊びに来てください。
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| Packages: | 11:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/15 |
Reviewed by: Chris Hill
This was amazing, I would recommend it to everyone who wants to snorkel with turtles. Not to mention the crew was amazing and very funny. Then we sailed to try to see dolphins and other marine life.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/14 |
Reviewed by: ユーユー
I had a great time. After the tour, I was often asked for tips, but this tour not only provided a lot of fun but also offered free photos to upload on Facebook! Finally, in the car that took me back to the hotel, they shared various interesting stories without asking for any tips at all. It's a really good tour company.
とても楽しかったです
結構ツアー参加後に、チップを要求されることが多かったのですが、このツアーはいっぱい楽しませた上に、写真まで無料にfacebookにアップしてくれます!最後に、ホテルまで送ってくれた車の中で、いろんな面白い話をしてくれながら、チップを一切要求しませんでした。
とてもいいツアー会社です
Dear Yuyu, thank you for joining the Blue Hawaii Divers tour. I'm very happy to hear that you and Dan enjoyed the tour!! The sea conditions were great that morning, and we were very lucky to see seals in the water. While they look cute when they're sleeping on the beach, they seem huge and a bit intimidating when seen underwater, but it's quite rare to see them like that. It was also great that you got to meet a turtle at the end of the tour. I hope you both will consider joining us again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
ユーユー様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。ツアーを楽しんでいただけたようで、私もDanもとても嬉しいです!!この日の午前は海の状態も良く、とてもラッキーなことに海の中でアザラシを見ることができましたね。ビーチで寝ている時は可愛いアザラシも、水の中で見ると巨大でちょっと怖い感じでしたが、水中で見れるのはとても珍しいことなんですよ。ツアー最後にはカメにも会えて良かったですね。ぜひまたお二人でリピートしていただけたらと思います。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/13 |
Reviewed by: I love Hawaii
The catamaran was amazing. One of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii. The crew were very friendly and seeing the turtles was amazing. Definitely a must do if we ever come back to Hawaii I will do it again
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Ramon
The boat was easy to find right on the beach, the experience overall was great, the captain was nice as well as the crew.
I would definitely recommend this turtle snorkel to everyone.
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/11 |
Reviewed by: MUI★
I found this tour while searching for relaxing activities to join in the afternoon just before my trip. The two-and-a-half-hour tour allowed us to snorkel off the coast of Waikiki, and we could also enjoy the beautiful views of Waikiki while on the boat—it was fantastic! We were able to see sea turtles and tropical fish without having to travel far, which was very moving. I often have so many things I want to do that my schedule becomes hectic, and I thought I might have to give up on snorkeling, but this tour offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the ocean. It's also great for families! There were many other foreign participants, so we could all have a fun time together!
午後からゆっくり参加できるアクティビティを旅行直前まで探していた時にみつけたツアーでした。ワイキキ沖でシュノーケリングができ、しかも船に乗りながらゆっくりとワイキキの景色も堪能できる2時間半のツアーは最高でした!時間かけて遠くまで行かなくてもウミガメや熱帯魚も見れてとても感動♪いつもやりたいことが多くて、ハードスケジュールになる為、シュノーケリングを諦めないといけないかなぁと思っていましたがこちらのツアーは充分に海を楽しめる内容です。家族連れの方にも楽しめます!他の外国人の方もたくさん参加されていましたのでみんなでワイワイ楽しく過ごせます!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Alex N,
It was Amazing and terrifying at the same time! I'd do it again.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/10 |
Reviewed by: たかし
This was my first time snorkeling in Hawaii. The weather was the best it had been during our stay, and since it was an afternoon tour, it wasn't cold at all—the timing was perfect! My wife, who can't swim, was able to glide through the water for an hour of snorkeling with the help of a life jacket and fins, thanks to Chieko's clear explanations and teaching style. We were amazed by the colorful small fish and schools of large parrotfish and ladyfish right in front of us. At one point, Dan called us over, and we saw a sea turtle up close. It was my first time seeing a sea turtle at such a reachable distance, and I was truly moved. I think this was the best snorkeling experience I've ever had. Although I couldn't take good pictures with my underwater camera, I was really glad to be able to download photos from Dan's Facebook. Thank you for a wonderful time that I could get lost in. Next time, I plan to join this tour again with my daughter and her husband and my grandchildren.
ハワイでのシュノーケリングは初めてでした。
滞在中で一番良い天気だったことと、午後からのツアーだったので寒くもなく、タイミングはバッチリでした!
泳げない妻もライフジャケットとフィンをつけて、ちえこさんのわかりやすい説明と教え方で1時間のシュノーケリングをスイスイと泳ぐこと出来てびっくりでした。
目の前を色とりどりの小魚や大きなアオブダイやレディーフィッシュの群れ…
途中でダンさんに呼ばれて近くまで行くと海ガメがいました。
手の届くような距離で海ガメを見るのは初めてで本当に感動しました。
今まで体験したシュノーケリングで一番良かったと思います。
持参した水中カメラも上手く写せなかったのですが、ダンさんのFBで写真もダウンロードさせてもらえて本当に良かったです。
夢中になれる素敵な時間をありがとうございました。
次回は娘夫婦や孫たちと一緒にまたこのツアーに参加しようと思います。
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. I'm glad the weather was favorable and that you enjoyed the snorkeling experience. Your wife was very skilled; it was hard to believe she couldn't swim! The sea turtles were also in a small lagoon, making them easy to see. I'm happy to hear you were able to download the photos successfully. Please do come back next time with your daughter’s family.
We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。お天気に恵まれ、楽しくシュノーケリングを体験していただけて良かったです。奥様はとてもお上手で、泳げないだなんて思えないくらいスイスイでしたよ。ウミガメも小さなラグーンにいてくれて、とても見やすい場所でしたね。お写真も無事にダウンロードしていただけて良かったです。是非次回は娘さんファミリーとご一緒にまたお越しくださいね。
またお会いできるのをお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/02 |
Reviewed by: you
Since I was staying at the Sheraton Waikiki, the check-in location was close and easy to find. The reception and the crew on the boat did not understand Japanese at all, but if you know some simple English and words, you'll manage just fine.
I snorkeled freely where there were about 4 to 5 sea turtles. The turtles would come up to the surface to breathe multiple times, so I was able to take pictures up close, which made me very happy. The crew members occasionally checked in with a friendly "Are you okay?" in broken English, which was nice.
The sailing was headed towards Diamond Head, and the waves were really rough, making it feel like an attraction. However, since the waves splashed onto the boat and soaked us completely, I recommend putting important items in waterproof bags.
I went with my family of five adults, and even my mother, who didn't snorkel, was very satisfied with the sailing experience. Additionally, they provided a drink menu in Japanese, so I was able to enjoy my favorite drinks while taking in the beautiful ocean, which made me very happy!
シェラトンワイキキに宿泊していたため、受付場所も近く分かりやすかったです。受付や船の船員さんは日本語が全く通じませんが、簡単な英語と単語が分かれば何とかなります。
シュノーケルは海亀が4〜5匹いるところで自由にシュノーケルしました。海亀は何度も息つぎしに海面に上がってくるので近くで写真を撮ったりもでき、大満足でした◡̈⃝
乗務員のお兄さんたちも時折、片言ですが『だいじょぶ?』と声をかけてくれて、フレンドリーでした。
セーリングはダイヤモンドヘッド方面に向かい波がすごく荒かったので、アトラクション感覚で楽しめました。ただ、波が船の上に上がってきて、全身濡れるので、大事なものは防水の袋などにいれて持って行った方がいいと思います。
成人してる家族5人で行きましたが、シュノーケルしない母もセーリングが楽しかったと大満足でした。またドリンクメニューは日本語の紙を渡してくれたので、好きなお酒を飲みながら綺麗な海も見れて大満足でした!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Sali
In the morning, a dedicated bus came to pick us up near the hotel. From there, we traveled by boat to the location where the dolphins were. During the first two attempts, we couldn't see any dolphins, and I was worried about whether we would get to see them, but we were able to see them swimming underwater!
Due to lack of sleep and fatigue, along with the low water temperature, I ended up feeling seasick towards the end, but I’m glad I had this valuable experience.
I think it would be better to prepare some motion sickness medication if possible.
朝は専用バスがホテル近くまで迎えに来てくれました。
そこから船でイルカのいる場所まで移動。最初の二回はイルカは見えず、会えるかどうか不安でしたが無事に水中を泳ぐ姿が見れました!
寝不足と疲労、それから水温が低かった為に最後の方は船酔いしてしまいましたが、貴重な体験ができて良かったです。
酔い止めは出来れば用意した方が良いと思います。
Thank you for your message. I'm glad you were able to see dolphins. Please come visit us again when you're in Hawaii. Some people may experience seasickness due to jet lag, so if possible, I recommend joining the dolphin tour on the second day or later.
書き込みありがとうございます。イルカが見れてよかったです。またハワイにお越しの際は、遊びに来てください。時差ボケで船酔いする方もいらっしゃいますので、ドルフィンツアーへのご参加は、もしできましたら、2日目以降をおすすめします。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Gavin
Highlight of our holiday, friendly & experienced crew, I liked the crew member being in the water & keeping the group together...it felt safe, plus the turtles were amazing!!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Dee
We had Awesome time Snorkeling. The fish were beautiful and very colorful. Dan was very patient with me. He is a great instructor. Hawaii was absolutely Gorgeous!
Hi guys, you did great. You hung in there and did not give up! Hope we see you again. Dan.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Vanessa
The beginning snorkel was perfect for our family! We saw so many fish a sea turtle! We would do this again for sure. Our guides were attentive and made sure we we safe and not missing a thing. This was perfec for us since we were all 1st time snorkelers.
We can’t wait for the next time.
Hi Vanessa, glad you guys enjoyed. You guys were great. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/08/02 |
Reviewed by: ハネムーンでした
We used this service for our honeymoon. The small boat was packed with about 40 adults and around 5 instructors. No matter how much profit is at stake, that was terrible. I am a diver, and even on boats of similar size, the limit is 10 people.
There was hardly any space to sit, and of course, there were beginners in snorkeling, so when we spotted dolphins, everyone was flailing around in the water, and the dolphins quickly disappeared. It was handled in a way that made it feel like just being lucky to see them once! Therefore, I do not recommend this company for those hoping for a leisurely dolphin swim.
The camera fees were also exorbitant, with still images costing $60 and both still images and videos costing $100, which is shocking. Additionally, although it was optional, there was also a charge for the wetsuit. There was only one photographer for 40 people. When I checked the photos after returning home, despite paying a high price, I only had about 20 photos of myself. I am not satisfied with this.
I believe that if they reduced the capacity to around 20 people and added another photographer, the tour would be much better. I hope for improvements.
I was truly happy to see wild dolphins, even just once. For my next trip to Hawaii, I plan to use a different tour company.
Thank you.
今回ハネムーンで利用しました。
小さな船に大人40人とインストラクター約5人がぎゅうぎゅう詰めでした。
いくら利益の為とはいえ、あれはひどいです。私はダイバーですが、ダイビングでは同じような大きさの船でも10人が限度です。
座るところを探してもないぐらいの押込み具合で、もちろんシュノーケリング初めての方もいらっしゃいますので、イルカを見つけると、海上でバタバタし、イルカもすぐにいなくなりました。一目見れただけでラッキーだね!という捌き方なので、ゆっくりドルフィンスイムを希望の方にはこちらの会社はオススメ致しません。
カメラ撮影も高額で、静止画で60ドル、静止画&動画は100ドルと驚きの価格です。その上任意ですが、ウェットスーツ代も取られます。
カメラマンは40人に対して、1人だけです。帰国後に写真を確認すると、高額を支払ったにもかかわらず、やはり自身の写真は20枚前後です。これには納得がいきません。
定員数を20人程にし、カメラマンをもう一人増やせば、もっとよりよいツアーになると思います。改善されることを希望致します。
野生のイルカを一目でも見ることが出来たのは本当に嬉しかったです。次回のハワイ観光では他のツアー会社を利用しようと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you for your candid feedback. We conduct tours on a boat that accommodates 40 guests, and I sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced. I would like to share this review internally for future improvements. I am sorry we could not meet your expectations.
率直な書き込みありがとうございました。お客様の定員が40名様用のボートでツアーを行っておりますが、狭い思いをさせてしまったようで、大変申し訳ありませんでした。今後のために、こちらのレビューを社内でシェアさせていただきたいと思います。ご希望に添えず、申し訳ありませんでした。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Heather M.
This was one of my favorite activities on my vacation. The entire team was very nice and made sure we understood what we were doing and had a good time. I really enjoyed being able to be underwater to see the fish and sea turtles without having to learn to scuba dive or deal with snorkel gear below the surface of the water. The pictures and video from the activity were also very well done and a good price.
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| Packages: | BOB's Underwater Scooter Adventure (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: ruru
We participated with two families of friends. Chieko and Dan provided excellent support, and we got to see the adorable honu and colorful fish. When I asked the kids what they enjoyed the most in Hawaii, they immediately replied, "snorkeling." Thank you for the wonderful memories! ♪
友人2家族と参加。
chiekoさんとdanさんのお2人が精一杯サポートしてくれて、
とっても可愛らしいホヌ、色とりどりのお魚に会えました。
子供達にHawaiiで何が一番楽しかった?と聞くと
「シュノーケル」と言う答えが間を空けることなく返ってきました。
楽しい思い出をありがとうございます♪
Thank you for coming with a group of eight. Since there were four children aged between six and nine, I was a bit nervous about how it would go, but everyone did really well!! It was so much fun to see the seals before entering the ocean and to meet the turtles at Back Door Lagoon. We are truly happy to hear that you called it the best memory in Hawaii. Please do come back for another tour with your two families. You are always welcome.
Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度は8名様でお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。6歳から9歳までお子様4人でしたからどうなることかとちょっとドキドキでしたが、皆さんとても上手に出来ましたね!! 海に入る前にアザラシを見て、バックドアラグーンではカメに会えて、本当に楽しかったですね。ハワイ一番の思い出とまで言っていただけたなんて、本当に私たちも嬉しいです。是非また仲良し2ファミリーでツアーにお越しくださいね。いつでも歓迎致します。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
Reviewed by: ちびたろう
After reading the experiences, I was excited to participate because I heard we could see turtles and a lot of fish. Last time I joined an outrigger tour, there were many turtles, and I was really impressed, so I expected something similar this time. However, the waves were a bit high at the location, and there were many children and non-swimmers in the same group, so we probably couldn't go out too far this time. There weren't many fish, and of course, there were no turtles or seals... it left us wondering what we came here for. (laughs) Maybe it would have been better to snorkel on our own in Waikiki... I think it depends on the day! Also, the tour guide was very kind and nice. The transportation and care were excellent! So, you can participate with peace of mind! My rating reflects the condition of the sea that day.
体験談を見て、亀が見れて魚もたくさんみれるとのことで、期待して参加。
前回アウトリガー 前からのツアーに参加したら亀がたくさんいて、大感動したのでそんな感じかなと。
思ってましたが、現地では波も高めで同じグループの方も子供や泳げない人も多めで今回はあまり沖に出られなかったのかな?
魚も大していなくて、亀やアザラシはもちろんいなくて、、、何しにきたんだろうわたし達ってゆう感想でした。笑
ワイキキで自分らでシュノーケルした方が良かったかも。。。
日によるんだと思います!そして、ツアーガイドの方はとっても優しくていい方でした。
送迎やケアがとても良かった!なので安心して参加できます!
評価はこの日の海の状態と言った感じです。
Dear Chibitaro, thank you for joining our tour. Unfortunately, when the tide is high, waves often occur, and during such times, safety is our top priority, so we cannot go out to sea. I apologize for that. Additionally, many people participate in our tours, especially during this summer vacation season, where often half of the participants are children from multi-generational families. In such cases, the instructors must prioritize support for children and those who cannot swim, which may slow down the tour and lead to dissatisfaction among more experienced guests. I sincerely apologize for this.
Please don't let this discourage you; when the sea conditions are good, Hanauma Bay is truly beautiful, with a variety of fish to see. If you have the opportunity, I hope you will visit again.
Next time, I hope to guide you further out to sea, so I would appreciate your repeat visit. Thank you very much for coming. Mahalo!!
ちびたろう様、この度はツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。残念ながら満ち潮と重なるとどうしても波が出てしまうことが多いので、そんな時は安全第一で沖には出られないのです。ごめんなさいね。またツアーにはいろんな方が参加されますので、特にこの夏休みシーズンは3世代ファミリーでの参加も多く、人数の半数はお子様になってしまう時が多くなります。そんな時はどうしてもインストラクターはお子様や泳げない方へのサポートを優先するためにツアーがスローになったりで、上手なお客様にはご不満が出てしまうのかもしれません。本当に申し訳ございません。これに懲りずに、ハナウマ湾は海の状態が良い時に来ていただければ、本当にいろんな種類のお魚が見れてとても綺麗な海なんです。また機会がありましたらぜひ訪れてみてください。
次回は是非沖の方までご案内できればと思っておりますので、リピートしていただければと思っております。
本当にお越しいただきありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/23 |
Reviewed by: ako
I had a great time, so I’ll share some information for those who are new or considering a snorkeling experience. I hope this helps!
- The experience takes place on the left side as you exit the beach, where two blue umbrellas are set up. I confirmed at that time that fins are available for free (are they included in the experience plan?) so you don’t need to bring your own.
- Although it wasn't mentioned in the list of things to bring, if you are prone to motion sickness, especially seasickness, it's definitely a good idea to take some medication. The boat moves quite fast in the latter part of the experience, which might be a bit scary for those who are not fond of roller coasters.
- You can bring drinks, but it’s not necessary. Drinks are available for purchase on the boat (you pay when you disembark), so if you don’t want to carry extra items, I recommend buying them on the boat.
- During snorkeling, you can see schools of fish and turtles. I was able to see the turtles come up for air a couple of times, which was really close and exciting.
Wishing you a great experience!
楽しかったことは言うまでもないので、初めての方や、シュノーケリング体験を考えている方のための情報を書き込んでいきます。参考になれば幸いです。
・体験場所は、ビーチを出て左側に、青いパラソルが2つ並んだ場所で行います。
この時確認しましたが、フィン(足ひれ)は無料(体験プランの中に料金が入ってる?)で貸してくれるとのことでした。持参しなくても大丈夫でした。
・持参するものの中に書かれていませんでしたが、もちろん乗り物酔い、特に船酔いをする可能性がある人は、酔い止めを必ず飲んだ方がいいです。体験の後半かなりのスピードで船が移動します。ジェットコースターが苦手な方には、ちょっと怖いレベルかもしれません。
・飲み物は持参しても、しなくてもかまいません。船の中で有料(降りる時に支払います)で販売しているので、荷物が増えるのが嫌な方は船で買うことをオススメします。
・シュノーケリングについては、魚の群れや亀を見ることができます。亀は2回ほど息継ぎのため上がってきて間近で見ることができました。
良い体験になることを祈っております!
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| Packages: | 【期間限定!】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Jaime
The husband and wife team were insightful, helpful, and made sure everyone was safe. They even picked us us and gave us a mini tour of the island sites as we drove. I would definitely recommend to anyone including families with children. They had an additional family with us with small children and they provided them with extra resources to be safe and have fun.
Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/25 |
Reviewed by: non
I participated with my father and son. All three of us were filled with anxiety as it was our first time snorkeling. In the end, we felt that we couldn't have done it without the guide! We didn't even know how to put on the wetsuits, and once we got into the water, we struggled to put on our fins due to the waves and ended up stumbling a lot. During those times, we received help multiple times. Especially my father, who is 70 years old, needed support in some areas. He also mentioned that he couldn't have done it without the guide! We were desperately trying to keep up with everyone, but the underwater scenery was more beautiful than we imagined, and it became the best memory of this trip! Thank you very much!
父と息子と私の三人で参加をさせて頂きました。
三人とも初めてのシュノーケリングで不安でいっぱいでした。結果としてガイドさん無しでは出来なかったという感想です!ウェットスーツの着用の仕方から分からず、また海に入ってから波に押されなかなかフィンが履けなかったりよろけてしまったり。そんな時に何度も助けて頂きました。特に父は70歳という年齢もありついていけないところもサポートして下さいました。父もガイドさん無しでは無理だった!と話していました。皆さんについていくのが必死でしたが、、海の中は想像以上に素敵でこの旅の1番の思い出となりました!!ありがとうございました!
Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. During the afternoon tour that day, we experienced the highest tide, which made for some challenging conditions with waves, but your father did a great job and persevered until the end. I remember that your 6-year-old child also swam hard, riding on Mr. Dan's back like a little turtle. I'm truly happy to hear that it became the best memory of your trip. Please do come back with your family again. We are always here to assist you. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。この日の午後ツアーの最中が一番の満ち潮と重なり、波もあり、ちょっと難しいコンディションでしたが、お父様も最後まで頑張ってくださいました。確か6歳のお子様もダン先生の背中に子亀のように乗っかって頑張って泳いでくれた日でしたね。旅の一番の思い出になったとまでおっしゃっていただき、本当に嬉しく思います。是非またご家族皆様でリピートしてください。
いつでも皆様のお手伝いをさせていただきますよ。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/23 |
Reviewed by: werduffy
Crew was great!
Turtle spot was awesome, we got some great pics!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
Reviewed by: タマちゃん
At 7 AM, we were picked up from the hotel and headed to Hanauma Bay, which has been selected as the No. 1 best beach. This shallow sea, formed from a collapsed volcanic crater, is teeming with fish. You can swim surprisingly close to them.
The reason for the early morning start is that the parking lot fills up quickly. Due to conservation efforts, the parking capacity is small, and once it reaches full capacity, the gates are closed. During this time before the summer vacation in Japan, there are fewer Japanese tourists, and many locals are present. Also, there are plenty of cats on the beach.
And guess what!! A large guest, a seal, was there. Previously, they could only be seen a few times a year, but now it seems they are visiting almost every day.
Chieko from Blue Hawaii Divers kindly explained how to use the snorkel, and as soon as I dipped my face into the water, I could see fish right in front of me at a depth where I could still stand. As I continued swimming among the schools of fish, I finally spotted a sea turtle. Since it was featured in the educational video about Hanauma Bay, I kept my distance and was able to swim alongside it.
早朝7時のホテルピックアップでNo.1ベストビーチにも選ばれたハナウマ湾に。元々火口だったところが落ち込んでできた遠浅の海に魚がいっぱい。
びっくりするくらい近くで泳ぐことがでできます。
朝がやたらと早い理由は駐車場がいっぱいになってしまうからだそう。
自然保護のためか駐車場のキャパシティーが小さいので、いっぱいになった時点でゲートを閉じてしまうそうです。
日本の学校の夏休み前のこの時期は日本人が少なく、地元の人がいっぱい。そしてビーチには猫もいっぱい。
そしてなんと!!大きな先客、アザラシ君が。
以前は年数回しか見られなかった彼らですが、今ならほぼ毎日と言っていいくらい訪れているみたいです。
ブルーハワイダイバーズのチエコさんが丁寧にシュノーケルの説明をしてくれ、軽く水面に顔をつけると足の着く深さにももうすぐ目の前に魚が。
魚群の中泳ぎ続けるとようやくウミガメが。
ハナウマ湾の教育ビデオにもあったので遠巻きにして、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
Thank you, Tama-chan, for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. Although the pickup was early in the morning, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your time with the seals, green sea turtles, and the cats. Recently, the seals Kecoa and Koro have been visiting the beach often, much to everyone's delight. The school of striped parrotfish was beautiful as well! We look forward to having you both join us for another tour. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
タマちゃん様、この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。朝早いピックアップでしたが、アザラシ、アオウミガメ、猫達と楽しんでいただけたようで良かったです。本当に最近はアザラシのケコアとコロへがよくビーチに来てくれるので、皆様に喜んでいただいております。シマハギの群れも綺麗でしたね!是非またお二人でツアーにリピートしていただけるのをお待ちしております。
本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/18 |
Reviewed by: 4人ファミリー
I'm glad I was able to see the dolphins, but I felt that the time spent on other activities (like the staff's performance) was a bit wasted compared to the time swimming with the dolphins. I think it would have been better to visit a few more spots to increase the time spent swimming with the dolphins.
イルカは見ることができて良かったのですが、イルカと泳げた時間に対して、それ以外(スタッフさんのパフォーマンス等)の時間が勿体なかったかな?何ヵ所かポイントを回ってイルカと泳ぐ時間を増やす方が良かったと思います。
Thank you for your comment. Regarding the time spent swimming with the dolphins, we determine the duration with consideration for the dolphins' well-being. We completely understand your feelings, but Dolphin & You is an eco-friendly tour that respects nature, so we appreciate your understanding.
コメントありがとうございます。イルカと泳ぐ時間についてですが、イルカへの負担を考えて泳ぐ時間を決めております。お気持ちはすごくわかりますが、ドルフィン&ユーはエコフレンドリーツアーでもあり、自然への敬意を払ってツアーを行っておりますので、ご了承いただけると幸いです。
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| Packages: | 7:00 出港(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
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Thank you for joining the tour with Blue Hawaii Divers. I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Your husband did a great job as well. Hanauma Bay has beautiful scenery from above, but when you get in the water, it's like a natural aquarium filled with many fish swimming around. Please consider repeating the tour together again. You are always welcome. Thank you very much. Mahalo!!
この度はブルーハワイダイバースのツアーにお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。楽しんでいただけて本当に良かったです。旦那様もお上手に出来ていましたよ。ハナウマ湾は上から見てもとても綺麗な景色ですが、水の中に入るとたくさんの魚たちが泳ぐ天然の水族館なんです。是非またお二人でツアーにリピートしてくださいね。いつでも大歓迎です。本当にありがとうございました。Mahalo!!