Reviewed by: shio
The day I participated was cloudy, with occasional rain, making it a bit chilly to enter the sea. I went to the meeting place, but there were no signs and no one who looked like they were part of the group... I felt anxious. Eventually, some people who seemed to be participants began to gather, and after some time, a person holding a sign arrived. I felt relieved... The guide spoke in English, so it might be difficult for those who are completely new to snorkeling. However, if you watch the movements of the people around you, you'll be fine. The sea turtles and fish were very beautiful! For those who are not good with the cold, it would be better on a hot day, but the wind from sailing after getting out of the sea can be chilly. I think it's a good idea to prepare long sleeves or a hoodie. If you are prone to seasickness or cannot swim, it might be better to avoid this activity.
参加した日は曇り空で、時々雨も降り、海に入るには少し肌寒い日でした。集合場所に行ったものの、看板もなく、それらしい人もいない…不安。そのうち参加者らしい人たちが集まり始め、その人たちと一緒にいると、時間を過ぎてから看板を持った人がやってきました。ホッとした…。ガイドは英語なので、シュノーケリングが全く初めての人には分かりにくいかも。でも周りの人たちの動きを見ていれば、大丈夫です。ウミガメ、魚たち、とてもきれいでした♪寒いのが苦手な方、暑い日なら良いのですが、海から上がった後のセーリングの風は体が冷えます。長袖やパーカーを用意しておくと良いと思います。船酔いしやすい方、泳げない方は避けたほうがいいかな。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/10 |
Reviewed by: DDP
Great excursion. Great guides. Worth doing! The turtles were amazing and we had the bonus of seeing dolphins...
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/03 |
Reviewed by: kaori
I was able to see whales!
It was absolutely amazing!
I want to go again!
I think it's better to have someone who understands English since there's no Japanese translation.
クジラが見れました!
最高によかったです\(^o^)/
またいきたいです!
日本語訳がないので英語わかる人がイイと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Susan
I was nervous since it was going to be our first snorkeling excursion, but the crew was awesome and it ended up being the highlight of our trip! From beginning to end it was fantastic! Would book again for sure! Totally worth it!
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| Packages: | Snorkel Cruise (100% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/20 |
Reviewed by: chery2
I participated with a friend. I wanted to try something new, but I was actually quite nervous because I'm not very good at swimming. However, I was able to use something like a float, so I didn't have to worry about drowning, which was a relief (laughs). At first, I was both excited and very nervous, and I didn't have the presence of mind to look underwater. But after a little while in the sea, I got used to it. I was able to see many turtles swimming underwater.
After that, we enjoyed about an hour on the boat over the sea. The sea looked very blue and beautiful from the boat. The instructor was serving drinks there, but they weren't free. The hour on the boat was also a lot of fun. Sunscreen is a must for this occasion! My friend and I got badly sunburned and were in a stinging state for about one or two weeks.
私は友達と二人で参加しました。
新しいことを体験してみたいと思い、参加したのですが実際私は泳ぐのがあまり上手でないのでとても緊張しました。しかし浮き輪のようなものを使う事が出来たので溺れる心配はなく、安心しました(笑) 最初は楽しみと思う反面とても緊張していて最初は水中を見る余裕がありませんでしたが、実際海に入って少しするとなれました。水中で泳ぐ亀を沢山みることができました。
その後、船で1時間くらい海の上を堪能しました。船から見る海はとても青く綺麗でした。インストラクターはそこでお酒や飲み物をふるまっていました。飲み物フリーではありません。船での1時間もとても楽しいものとなりました。この時の為に日焼け止めはマストです!私と私の友達は酷く焼けてしまい、1、2週間ほどひりひりした状態でした。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/20 |
Reviewed by: chery
This time, I went to Hawaii with my friends. On the day of snorkeling, it was canceled due to the weather and rough sea conditions, but we rescheduled with the local staff to go on another day that fit our stay. The meeting place was really hard to find, and we couldn't locate it at first.
On the day, after signing up, we waited for the boat a little distance away. I didn't speak Japanese with the local staff, so I wasn't sure if they could speak it, but they were very friendly and kind, so I think they would explain things until anyone who doesn't speak English understands!
Before departure, we could take photos in front of the boat one group at a time. Those who wanted the photos could buy them for $15 after returning from snorkeling!
Besides my friend and me, everyone else was from overseas. I was surprised to see so many Japanese people on Oahu, and it was fun to talk to them. We moved to the sea by boat, but there was absolutely no shade, so we got sunburned quickly... During the transfer, there was an explanation from the staff, but I couldn't hear much because of the noise of the boat. However, they used gestures while talking, so I think I could understand somewhat.
During snorkeling, I was able to see schools of fish and sea turtles!
It was my first time seeing a sea turtle swimming in the ocean up close, and I was very moved! I think it was a really great experience.
今回は友達と一緒にハワイに行きました。
シュノーケリング当日は、天候と海の荒れ具合のために中止に
なりましたが、現地のスタッフさんと一緒に滞在期間に合わせて
もう一度日にちを決め直して別の日に行きました。
集合場所はすごくわかりづらくて、最初は見つけれませんでした。
当日、サインアップをしたあと、そこから少し離れたところで
船が来るのを待ちました。現地のスタッフさんとは、
日本語で話さなかったので、日本語を話せるかどうかは
わかりませんでしたが、とてもフレンドリーで
親切なので、英語が話せない方でも理解するまで
説明してくれると思います!
出発する前に、船のまえで一組ずつ写真を撮ってもらえます。
その写真は、シュノーケリングから帰ってきたあとに
欲しい人は$15買うことができますよ!
私と私の友達以外は海外から来た人たちばかりでした。
オアフ島はびっくりするほど日本人がたくさんいたので
珍しいなぁと思いましたし、話したりできて楽しかったです
海へはもちろん船で移動するのですが、日影などは
まったくなくて、身体がすぐ焼けちゃいます...。
移動中にスタッフさんの説明がありますが、船の音で
何を言っているのかあまり聞こえませんでした。
でも、ジェスチャーを交えて話しているので、
なんとなく理解はできると思います。
シュノーケリングでは、魚の群れや海ガメを
みることができました!
海ガメが海を泳いでるのを間近でみたのは
始めてだったのでとても感動しました!
とてもいい経験だったと思います。
Thank you for using our services. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your first experience meeting sea turtles in Hawaii. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the difficulty in finding the meeting location. We will continue to strive to improve our services to ensure 100% satisfaction for all our customers. We look forward to serving you again.
この度はご利用ありがとうございます。ハワイでのウミガメとの出会い初めての経験、お客様に喜んでいただき、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。しかしながら、集合場所が分かりにくかったのこと、ご迷惑おかして大変申し訳ございませんでした。引き続き、全てのお客様に100%のご満足をいただけるようサービスの向上に努めて参ります。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: あむたろう
First of all, I highly recommend this tour!
After the Golden Week, there were two Japanese participants who brought a friend, along with others from America, Oceania, and Europe.
We set sail while listening to the local guide's somewhat thick-accented English explanation.
(Even if you don't understand English, you can get by with gestures.)
We moved by boat to a snorkeling point not too far from the shore.
There weren't too many different types of fish, but we encountered a lot of fish and, most importantly, many sea turtles.
It was truly lucky to see them swimming alongside us up close.
After snorkeling, we cruised near Diamond Head and encountered a large pod of dolphins.
They entertained us with tornado spins and other antics.
The cheerful captain extended our cruising time significantly beyond the schedule.
This has definitely become one of the tours I want to do again.
まずはじめに、このツアーはお勧めです!
私が参加したゴールデンウイーク後は、日本人の参加者が友人を合わせて2名で
その他アメリカ・オセアニア・ヨーロッパ等の方々でした。
現地の方のなまりがきつめの英語の説明を聞きながら、出航です。
(英語がわからなくても、手振りで何となく伝わります。)
陸からそれほど遠くない場所に船で移動し、シュノーケリングポイントへ。
それほど種類は多くないですが、たくさんの魚と
何といってもたくさんの海亀に遭遇です。
平行して泳ぐ姿を至近距離で見れるなんて、本当にラッキーでした。
シュノーケリング後に、ダイヤモンドヘッドの近くまで船でクルージングしたのですが、イルカの大群に遭遇。
トルネードスピンなどしてくれて、楽しませてくれました。
ご機嫌になった船長は、予定よりかなり長くクルージングをしてくれました。
また、必ず行きたいツアーの1つとなりました。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: puichoco
I participated with my family.
It was nice that we could gather at Waikiki Beach, making it easy to join in.
The snorkeling was quite bumpy due to the waves, and I felt a bit seasick. My companions felt even more nauseous. I recommend bringing a plastic bag just in case.
There were many fish, but not a lot of variety. We were able to see sea turtles several times. Snorkeling in the moderately deep sea was refreshing.
After snorkeling, we took our time cruising. It was nice to view the scenery of Waikiki from the ocean.
It surprisingly got a bit chilly, so make sure to bring a T-shirt or something for sun protection.
家族と参加しました。
ワイキキのビーチに集合なので気楽に参加できるのが
良かったです。
シュノーケルはけっこう波に揺られてしまい、少し
酔いました。同行者はもっと酔っていました。
もしもの時に備えてポリ袋を持っていくことを
おすすめします。
魚がたくさんいる場所でしたが、種類はいません。
ウミガメを何度か見ることができました。
まあまあの深さのある海でのシュノーケルは爽快でした。
シュノーケル後はゆっくりと時間をかけてクルーズしてくれます。
ワイキキの景色を沖から眺めるのも良いものです。
意外に寒くなってくる&日焼け防止のためにTシャツ等は
必ず持っていきましょう。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/31 |
Reviewed by: kaori
I went with my partner on our honeymoon. The location was great, very close to the Royal Hawaiian where we were staying. The experience was interesting, and we even got to see sea turtles! When we went out to sea, we coincidentally saw whales, and everyone was excited!
The reason I gave it four stars was because of the meeting time. It said 7:30 here, but it was actually at 8:00, and there were no staff members at 7:30. I was worried that there was a mistake, but after asking a local, I waited, and the staff started preparing, so we were able to participate. Also, the explanations were only in English, so it might be tough for those who don't understand it at all.
But it was fun!!! We were the only Japanese people there, and we really enjoyed our time abroad!
新婚旅行で彼と行きました。
宿泊していたロイヤルハワイアンからも近く、とても立地はよかった。
内容も面白くて、ウミガメも見れました!
沖にいったときはクジラも偶然みれて、みんなで大騒ぎしていました!
星4つにしたところは集合時間です。
こちらでは7:30とかいてありましたが、実際は8時で
7:30の時点ではスタッフの方もいませんでした。
間違えているのかとヒヤヒヤしましたが、現地の方に教えて頂き待っていると、
スタッフの方が準備しだして、参加できました。
あと英語での解説しかないので全くわからない方は厳しいかとおもいます。
でも、楽しかったです!!!
日本人も私たちしかいなくて、海外を満喫できました!
Thank you very much for choosing our activities during your precious honeymoon trip. We are very pleased to hear that you encountered whales and sea turtles, and that you enjoyed your experience. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the incorrect mention of a 7:30 hotel pickup on the voucher, despite your booking not including transportation. We will strive to improve staff training to prevent such issues in the future. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to serving you again.
ハネムーンという貴重なご旅行中に、弊社のアクティビティをお選びいただき誠にありがとうございます。そしてクジラ、ウミガメにも遭遇されたとのこと、お客様に喜んでいただき、スタッフ一同とても嬉しく思っております。しかしながら、送迎なしでお申込みいただいておりましたのに、こちらがバウチャーに7:30にホテルピックアップと記載してしまったため、お客様を現地にてお待たせしてしまいましたこと、心より深くお詫び申し上げます。今後はこのようなことがないよう、スタッフの教育に努めて参ります。この度は、貴重なお時間を割いてのご投稿誠にありがとうございます。またのご利用お待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/30 |
Reviewed by: ひろろ
Despite the meeting place being at Outrigger Reef, we ended up at Outrigger Waikiki and were 15 minutes late, but the boat arrived just after 8 o'clock. I guess that's American time, right? (laughs)
We arrived at the snorkeling spot in about 10 to 15 minutes. Since it was off Waikiki, we could see Waikiki Beach and the hotels while snorkeling. I was surprised to think we could see sea turtles from such a distance. But we quickly spotted a sea turtle floating on the surface!
As soon as we got into the water, the crew started throwing food to attract the fish. However, the only fish that gathered were dark-colored surgeonfish. There were hardly any colorful tropical fish. But a little further away, there were 5 to 6 of the main attraction, the turtles!!! The water depth was about 7 to 8 meters. The turtles were swimming at about 5 to 6 meters deep, but since I’m good at free diving, I was able to enjoy a rendezvous with the turtles to my heart's content. The turtles seemed accustomed to people and didn’t try to escape even when I got close. Well, touching them is prohibited, so I could only get close, but that was enough to be very satisfying! They occasionally surfaced for air, so even those who can’t dive can enjoy it.
The snorkeling lasted about an hour and a half. After that, we had a 30-minute cruise. The weather was nice, so although the sun was hot, the breeze felt great.
Drinks (cocktails, beer) and photos on board are available for a fee. The snorkeling gear is available for free rental, but there are no fins. I brought my own. The floatation devices are available for free rental, but there are no life jackets, so those who can’t swim might want to prepare accordingly.
待合せ場所がアウトリガーリーフにも係わらず、私たちはアウトリガーワイキキに行ってしまい、集合時間より15分も遅れてしまいましたが、ボートが来たのは8時過ぎ。アメリカ時間ってことでしょうか(笑)
シュノーケリングスポットへは10~15分程度で到着。ワイキキ沖のためシュノーケリングしながらワイキキビーチやホテルが見えるくらいの場所。こんなところで海亀が見えるの?って思う距離です。でもすぐに水面に浮いている海亀を発見!
早速水の中に入ると、船員が餌を撒いて魚を集めてくれます。しかし集まってくる魚は真っ黒のハギ系の魚だけ。カラフルな熱帯魚はほとんどいませんでした。でも、少し離れた所には本命の亀が5~6匹も!!!
水深は7~8メートルというところでしょうか。亀は5~6メートルのところを泳いでいたのですが、私は素潜りが得意なため亀との水中ランデブーを思う存分楽しむことができました。亀は人に慣れているのか近づいても逃げようとしません。ま、触れることは禁止されているので近づくだけですがそれでも十分満足できます!
息をするためにたまに浮き上がってくるので、潜ることができない人でも楽しむことができると思います。
シュノーケリングの時間は1時間半くらいでしょうか。
そのあとは30分ほどのクルージング。天気も良かったので日差しは暑いものの風が気持ちよかったです。
船内での飲み物(カクテル、ビール)と写真は有料です。
シュノーケリングセットは無料貸出ですがフィンはありません。私は持参しました。
浮き棒は無料貸出ですがライフジャケットもありませんので、泳げない方は準備された方がいいかもしれません。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/07 |
Reviewed by: リンディ
My child (in first grade) wanted to see fish, so we were looking for something easy to do. We were the only Japanese people on the boat departing from Outrigger. All the equipment instructions were in English, but it wasn't a problem at all.
My child enjoyed it, especially when the captain caught and showed us an octopus, which made them very happy. On the way back, we cruised towards Diamond Head, making it a great tour that finished in the morning, perfect for families with children.
子供(小学校一年)がお魚をみたいと言い、気軽に出来そうなものを探していました。アウトリガーからの出航で日本人は私達だけでした。器具の説明など全て英語てすが、特に問題ありませんでした。
子供も楽しめ、船長さんがタコを掴んで見せてくれて喜んでいました。
帰りはダイヤモンドヘッドの方までクルージングしてくれ、子供連れには午前中で終わる、いいツアーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: satomi
The day before the snorkeling tour, Waikiki was sunny every day, but just before the meeting time, while having breakfast and looking outside, it started pouring rain and the wind picked up.
I thought, "Is this going to be canceled?" as my husband and I headed to the meeting place, but to our surprise, everyone was cheerful and said, "Once you're inside, it's the same! We're going ahead today!"
While I was relieved that it wasn't canceled, I couldn't help but feel cold waiting at the meeting spot due to the heavy rain and strong winds.
The snorkeling itself was a lot of fun, and I was very satisfied because I got to see many sea turtles and fish! We brought our own snorkel sets and fins, which made swimming easier. They provided us with foam sticks, allowing us to enjoy it for a long time.
However, the sailing after snorkeling was just freezing, and I was shivering. The towel I brought was wet from wiping off the rain and my body, so even covering myself with it didn't help, and even though I had never experienced seasickness before, I ended up feeling nauseous. The weather changed from rain to cloudy.
I realized I should have brought an extra towel for drying off and taken seasickness medication. When we left the hotel, it wasn't raining, so it was a big miscalculation.
シュノーケリングツアーの前日までは毎日晴天のワイキキでしたが、集合時間の少し前に朝食をとりながら外を見ると、大雨で風も強くなってしまった。
「これは中止かなぁ~」と旦那と残念に思いながら集合場所に行ってみると、「中に入っちゃえば同じだよ~!今日は催行OKだよ~!」と陽気な様子。
中止にならなくて嬉しい反面、大雨で風が強くて集合場所で待っている間も寒くてしょうがなかったです。
シュノーケリング自体はとっても楽しく、ホヌにもお魚にもたくさん会えたので大満足!!
私たちはシュノーケルセットとフィンも持参していたので泳ぎやすかったです。
発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくださり、長時間でも楽しめました。
しかしシュノーケリングの終了後のセーリングは、ただただ寒くて凍えていました。
持参したタオルも雨と体を拭いて濡れていたため、それを体にかけても寒くて、尚且つ、今まで一度も船酔いのした事のない私でも、船酔いしてしまいました。
お天気は雨から曇りになっていました。
船酔いの薬を飲んで、寒さ対策は忘れずに体を拭く以外のタオルを持っていったらよかったなと感じました。
宿泊ホテルを出発するときには雨は降っていなかったので、大誤算でした。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/05 |
Reviewed by: yoursign
There were only two Japanese families, and the rest were foreigners. The instructor's English had a thick accent (Yankee-style speaking), making it difficult to understand. I could only grasp about half of the meaning. Still, it was not a problem. We snorkeled for about 30 minutes to an hour off the coast of Waikiki. Since we had elementary school children with us, we brought life jackets, snorkels, masks, fins, and marine shoes from Japan. We encountered fish and turtles (honu). Bringing a waterproof camera is the best.
We departed in the morning, and the weather was cloudy with occasional sunshine, so it was cold on the boat after snorkeling. Especially with wet swimsuits and rash guards, it was chilly. It's essential to bring a thick bath towel from the hotel. Foreigners seem fine being naked, though.
After that, we went sailing towards Kahala. It was nice to see the Waikiki Beach hotel group from a different angle offshore. The group photo taken at departure was about $15, roughly the size of B5. It turned out quite nicely. This tour might be a bit tough for children under kindergarten age.
In summary: It's impossible for toddlers to be in the sea without being able to touch the bottom, just with a Styrofoam stick! Life jackets are essential. Bring a bath towel for warmth. And it costs $15.
日本人ファミリーは2組だけでそれ以外は外国人。インストラクターの英語が訛っていて(ヤンキー風しゃべり)聞き取りにくい。半分くらいの意味しかわからず。それでも問題なし。ワイキキの沖合いで30分から1時間くらいシュノーケリング。うちは小学生もいたので日本からライフベスト、シュノーケル、水中マスク、フィン、マリンシューズを持参。魚や亀(ホヌ)に遭遇。防水カメラ持参がベスト。
朝出発で天候がくもり、時々晴れだったのでシュノーケリングの後は船上では寒いです。特に濡れた水着やラッシュガードは寒い。ホテルから厚手のバスタオル持参が必須。外人は裸でも平気みたいですが。
その後カハラ方面へセーリング。沖合いからのワイキキビーチホテル群がいつもと違う方向から見れて良かったです。
出発時に撮ったグループ写真が確か15$。B5くらいの大きさ。 なかなかきれいに撮れてましたよ。幼稚園児以下はこのツアーは少々きついかも。
総括:足の届かない海に発砲スチロールの棒だけで幼児は無理!ライフベストが必須です。
寒さ対策のバスタオル。 そして15$。
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| Packages: | 8:00am Departure (Tu, Th, Sat & Sun) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/21 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Off Waikiki Beach.
Even though we only went out to where we could see the coastline, we were able to see sea turtles swimming.
I've experienced snorkeling in various countries, but this was my first encounter with sea turtles.
It was truly amazing, and my son was thrilled as well.
There are no life jackets available for rent.
They do provide foam sticks that can be used for underwater relaxation therapy.
I recommend that those who are not confident swimmers bring their own floaties or similar items.
Especially during this time of year, the waves are high and swimming can be difficult.
While sailing, if you are at the front of the yacht, you might get splashed with water.
Be careful in winter as it can be cold.
ワイキキビーチ沖。
海岸が見えるくらいまでしか出ていないのにウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができました。
シュノーケリングは色々な国の海で経験していますがウミガメとの遭遇は初めてでした。
もう大感動です。息子も大喜びでした。
ライフベストの貸し出しはありません。
水中リラクゼーションエステ?で使うような発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくれます。
泳ぎに自信のない方はご自分で浮き輪など用意されることをお勧めします。
特に今の時期は波も高く泳ぎにくいので。
セーリング中はヨットの前方に居ると水をかぶってしまいます。
冬は寒いので要注意です。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: kristin
What was great was that there were no other Japanese people besides us. When you often book optional marine sports tours, they tend to be filled with Japanese participants, but in this case, there were no other Japanese except for us. Consequently, the language spoken by the instructor was English, which might be tough for those who don't speak it. Additionally, only the minimum safety instructions for snorkeling were provided, so beginners might feel anxious. That said, when I did snorkeling for the first time, I just jumped in and copied what I saw, so it might be okay even for complete beginners.
On the day of the tour, I made a mistake with the meeting time and was late, but as soon as I realized my mistake and called, they laughed and said they would wait for me. That was a relief...
The snorkeling spot was amazing; there were so many turtles, and I encountered a lot of turtles and fish! After snorkeling, we had a cruise from off Waikiki to around Diamond Head, which was also great! I would love to join this tour again.
良かったのは、なによりも日本人が私たち以外いなかったこと。
良くマリンスポーツのオプショナルツアーを申し込むと、日本人だらけのツアーになりがちなのですが、これは日本人は私たち以外いませんでした。
必然的にインストラクターの喋る言語は英語なので、英語が出来ない人には辛いかもしれません。
また、シュノーケルに関する最低限の注意事項のみしかレクチャーされないため、シュノーケルが初めての人は不安に感じるかもしれません。
といっても私も初めてシュノーケルをやった時は見よう見真似でいきなりやったので、全くの初心者でも大丈夫なのかもしれませんが。
当日、集合時間を間違え遅刻をしたのですが、その間違いに気が付いた瞬間、電話をしたら、笑って待っててもらえました。良かった・・・。
シュノーケルをしたポイントは、本当に亀がいっぱいいたので、沢山の亀と魚に出会えましたよ!
シュノーケル後は、ワイキキ沖からダイヤモンドヘッドあたりまでのクルーズがついていたので、それも良かったです!
またこのツアーに参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/01/08 |
Reviewed by: ひまわり
I participated alone, leaving my friend who is prone to seasickness behind. This tour is perfect for those who want to see sea turtles! If you wait, they come up to the surface for air, so even those who can't dive can see them up close. It's definitely better than the roped-off basking area at Laniakea Beach (laughs).
I read that they don't provide fins, so I brought my own. I didn't use them, but the floating stick that serves as a life jacket seemed a bit unreliable, so I think those who aren't confident in their swimming should wear a rash guard or bring a floatie for a more enjoyable experience.
There were only black fish, so you can't expect to see tropical fish while snorkeling. It was disappointing that we couldn't see dolphins during the cruising, but it was still a pleasant experience.
船酔いに弱いツレを置いて一人で参加しました。
ウミガメを見たい!って人にはもってこいのツアーです。
待っていれば息継ぎに海面まで上がってくるので潜れない人でも間近で見ることができます。ラニアケアビーチのロープ張られた甲羅干しより断然いいですよ(笑)
足ひれは貸してくれないとの書き込みがあったので持参しました。私は使いませんでしたが、ライフジャケット代わりの浮き棒は頼りなさそうだったので、泳ぎに自身のない人はラッシュガード着たり浮き輪を持っていったほうが安心して楽しめると思います。
魚は黒いのしかいなかったので、熱帯魚のシュノーケリング
は期待できないです。
クルージングではイルカを見ることができなかったので残念でしたが、気持ちよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Capt Mike and his deckhand Travis were awesome. We saw plenty of sea turtles and a baby dolphin even did a flip for us! The sailing after the snorkeling was so relaxing as we cruised by diamond head. It's like an adventure that comes from a movie. The catamaran was big and comfortable. I miss Hawaii just reminiscing on this adventure. This is a must go cruise and snorkel trip.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2012/11/24 |
Reviewed by: hiro
At Outrigger Reef on the Beach, you can check in, board the boat, and store your beach sandals right on the beach. They also offer commemorative photo sessions for $15. The activity starts when the staff arrives with the participant list at the designated time.
There is an area offshore where you can see schools of fish and green sea turtles, and many participants enjoy snorkeling there until they get bored and return to the boat (about 30 minutes). Life jackets are not provided during the ride. For concerns about buoyancy while snorkeling, soft foam noodles are available for use. Once everyone is back on the boat, drink orders are taken, and then you sail around Diamond Head until it's time to return. During this time, you might encounter dolphins or get soaked by big waves.
There is an emergency toilet located in the left hull of the catamaran.
アウトリガー・リーフオンザビーチの前の浜で受付・船の発着・ビーチサンダルの預かり、記念写真撮影(15$)をする。
指示時刻丁度に参加者リストを持って係員が来てから始まる。
ビーチ沖合に、魚とアオウミガメの群生エリアがあって、そこで、多くの参加者がシュノーケリングを飽きて船にもどるまで(30分くらいか)堪能させてくれる。
乗船中、ライフジャケット貸与はない。
シュノーケリング時の浮力不足懸念には、軟質発泡ポリ棒(ヌードル)の貸与がある。全員が船に戻れば、ドリンク注文を受けたりしたのち、帰還時間まで、ダイモンドヘッド沖合にかけて帆走し廻る。
この間、イルカと遭遇したり、大波を被ってずぶ濡れにもなる。
非常用トイレはカタマランの左胴内にある。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Turtle Canyon was great.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Brown Family
We researched extensively before selecting this excursion and it was even better than we had hoped for! We had 2 adults and two children, ages 16 and 11. One of the parents and the 11 years old had never been snorkeling before. Every member of the family had an incredible time! We would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to swim & snorkel and see some of the most incredible sea life Hawaii has to offer. It's an experience our family will remember for a lifetime!! Thanks again!! We will definitely be seeing you again on our return travels to Waikiki!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/10/18 |
Reviewed by: minn
We participated in a morning activity as a family. At the snorkeling point, we were able to see turtles close enough to touch, and we spotted more than five sea turtles underwater. There were also plenty of fish, and we were very satisfied (^^).
When we went out to sea, the waves were high, and we got quite wet, which was a bit chilly... I recommend bringing extra dry towels.
家族で午前中のアクティビティに参加しました。
シュノーケルポイントでは、触れられるほど近くに亀が顔を出していたり、海中には5匹以上の海がめを見ることが出来ました。
魚もたくさんいて、大満足 (^^)
沖に出た時は波が高くてかなり水をかぶり、寒い思いをしました・・・。
乾いたバスタオルを多めに持っていくことをお勧めします。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/18 |
Reviewed by: HIRO
I really saw sea turtles~
The mother and baby dolphins were so cute~
The crew was really nice~
It was an amazing cost performance, and I was very satisfied!
Thanks to the captain's thoughtful arrangement, we were able to enjoy it for about 30 minutes longer than planned.
I will definitely be a repeat customer☆☆☆
*If you're prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking anti-nausea medication.
ほんとに海ガメ見れた~
イルカの親子がかわいかった~
クルーがナイスガイだった~
すごいコストパフォーマンスで大満足でした!
キャプテンの粋な計らいで予定よりも30分ほど長く楽しめました
リピーター必至なり☆☆☆
※乗り物に弱い人は酔い止め薬をお勧めします
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Positives of this tour are it's location right outside the Outrigger Reef, the water was warm and saw quite a few turtles dolphins and fish, and overall good value for money.
The staff were just ok, nothing special. No commentary on anything except a few minutes on the rules and how to snorkel. The big negative for us was how uncomfortable the ride was on the catamaran for almost the entire time on the boat. We wanted to sit on the bench seats provided, but was told we would have to all sit on or around the netting area to help balance the boat. For my wife and I this became extremely uncomfortable after a short while, with no cushions or anything like that provided to make it somewhat comfortable. It ruined the cruise for us. Next time we will book a tour on a bigger boat that provides seating for it's guests.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2012/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was my first time Sport Fishing experiance. I've done other fishing trips but nothing like this one. Crew was great and very helpful and informative. Boat was clean and comfortable. I would definitly do this again.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2012/06/06 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
It looked like a lot of fun in an American style, but I was unfortunately seasick.
アメリカンなのりでとても楽しそうなんですけれど、船酔いしてしまい残念でした。
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Means
My husband & I are in Oahu in our honeymoon and we saw this and had to book it. The staff is so friendly and helpful! We sat on the nets, which going there was fun and what you would expect, but after snorkeling they take you sailing for a unique look at the island, but beware if you are sitting on the net..you WILL get soaked...but it truly is so much fun! They take you to the reef where turtles go to go their backs cleaned by fish. My recommendation when you swim to watch the turtles is to hang out on the side of the group. Most people will huddle over the turtles, but the have to come up for air, so if you are not in the chunk of people you will get a closer look because they will head your way for air! We saw lots of them and even some baby turtles! The fish in the water are beautiful as well and will swim all around you. I think it is definitely worth the $51! Book today and don't forget your underwater camera like I did!
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| Posted on: | 2012/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I attended this with my husband and son. They are both strong swimmers, but I am not. I've never snorkeled before, and this is not where I should have tried it for the first time. I had a life jacket on, so I knew I was safe, but the water was very deep, and the water had 4-6 foot swells. We had to swim against the current to get to the turtles. The waves were too much for me, I got tired quickly, I was uncomfortable with it being so deep, and the waves so high, so I got back in the boat. My husband and son enjoyed it though, and got up close to the turtles. At one point some spinner dolphins approached the group, but because everyone is looking down, only a few of the swimmers saw them. The leader stayed with the group, and I felt the staff were excellent. After the snorkeling they put up the sail and we took off past Diamond Head, looking for whales. We didnt see any, but we spotted some bottle nose dolphins in the distance. And the ride was fun. The lunch was very basic
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2012/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Hide
Many snorkeling tours go far from Waikiki, but this tour's appeal was its convenience of not having to travel far.
The first half was snorkeling off the coast of Waikiki, and the second half was cruising up to Diamond Head.
I was a bit worried since it was an English tour, but it turned out to be such a fun experience that I didn't mind at all.
Depending on the day, the meeting time is at 7:30 AM, and it finishes in the morning, allowing you to schedule other activities in the afternoon. (In fact, I went on a tour to Manoa Falls that departed at 1 PM.)
Also, they took a commemorative photo before boarding, but when I tried to pick it up after disembarking, they asked for $15. I didn't have cash on me, so I declined, but I recommend bringing money if you want a keepsake.
シュノーケリングのツアーはワイキキから車で遠いところに行くものが多いのですが、このツアーはワイキキから遠出しない手軽さが魅力でした。
前半はワイキキ沖でシュノーケリング、後半はダイヤモンドヘッド沖までクルージングという内容でした。
英語ツアーということで若干心配でしたが、そんなことは気にならなくなるぐらい楽しいツアーでした。
曜日にもよりますが、7時半集合で午前中に終わるので、午後に別の予定を入れることも可能です。
(実際、13時発のマノア滝のツアーに行きました。)
なお、乗船前に記念写真を撮ってもらったのですが、下船時に受け取ろうとしたら「15ドル」とのことでした。
僕は手持ちがなかったので断ったのですが、記念に欲しい方はお金を用意していかれることをおすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2012/03/04 |
Reviewed by: Katie
Only two groups (a total of four people) participated, so we had the hammocks to ourselves, which felt like a great deal. It might be due to winter, but the weather wasn't the best, and it was a bit chilly while sailing. However, the water wasn't as cold as I expected, and the sea was very clear, making snorkeling enjoyable. I knew from reviews that fins weren't provided, so I brought my own. Not only fins, but we were also allowed to bring our own food and drinks.
It seemed they scattered some bait before snorkeling, as there were plenty of fish. While there weren't many colorful fish, there were a lot of them, and I was really impressed when I first entered the water. Additionally, there were many sea turtles. They weren't at all wary when I approached, and I was able to swim alongside them for a little while.
Seeing Waikiki from offshore and watching the catamaran raise and lower its sails made for a great experience.
参加は二組(計4名)だけで、ハンモックの上を半分ずつ、貸切状態で、お得感がありました。
冬なので仕方ないかもしれませんが、お天気がいま一つで、セーリング中は少し寒かったです。
でも、思ったより水は冷たくなく、海の透明度も高く、シュノーケリングは楽しめました。体験談からフィンの貸し出しがないのがわかっていたので、自分でフィンを持参しました。フィンだけでなく、食べ物や飲み物も持ち込みOKでした。
シュノーケリング前に餌を撒いてくれたようで、魚がたくさんいました。カラフルな魚はいなかったのですが、とにかくいっぱいいて、初めに海に入った時は感動でした。
そして、海亀もたくさんいました。近寄ってもちっとも警戒せず、少しだけ一緒に泳げました。
ワイキキ沖からワイキキを見れて、カタマランの帆を張ったりしまったりも見れたので、良い体験ができました。
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| Posted on: | 2012/02/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
YOU DO SEE TURTLES! Amazing experience- we saw 5 large sea turtles at the cleaning station. We had a large one come up for air literally right in front of us- I could have reached out and touched it! We also saw dolphins and several large fish. If you want to see turtles, this is the snorkel for you... If you're looking for a close-up of tropical fish - go to a different site. Cruise is very comfortable and a great view of the Waikiki beach front.
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/08 |
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