Okinawa
The captain and the staff were all wonderful. We saw many boats watching the same whales at the same time, but I felt that the whales came closer to our boat and we were able to see more than on other boats. After an hour of observation, when we said goodbye to the whales, they waved back at us, which made me feel like they recognized us. It was truly an amazing tour. Personally, I love airplanes, so I was thrilled to see them up close from the boat. I went with the mindset that it would be lucky to encounter whales since it was nature, but I ended up seeing so many whales and was really impressed.
船長さんやスタッフの方も素敵な方ばかりで、
同じ時間帯に沢山の同じクジラのwatchingの船を
みましたが、クジラ達は私達の船と泳ぐように近くにきてくれたり他の船よりも沢山みれたのではと思いました。
1時間の観察後にクジラ達にさよならをしたときに
手を振るように又姿をみせてくれたので
私達の事をわかっているんだなぁと感じました。
本当におすすめなツアーでした。個人的に飛行機が大好きなので船からの間近で飛行機がみれた事にも感激しました。自然あいてなのでクジラに出会えたらラッキーくらいで行ったので飛行機ばかり目に入りましたが
それよりもクジラの群れやとにかく沢山みれて
感激でした。
Dear Mie,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day. We also appreciate you choosing us from among many whale watching operators.
The weather and sea conditions were excellent that day! It was lucky to see many planes landing since we were near the airport while the whales were diving. The reason we saw more whales than other boats is that our captain is very skilled at navigating! We all look forward to serving you again.
mie 様
先日はツアーのご参加誠にありがとうございます。
また数あるホエールウォッチング業者からお選びいただきありがとうございます。
当日は天候海況ともによくベストコンディションでしたね!
クジラが潜っている間、ちょうど空港近くのため着陸前の飛行機をたくさん見れてラッキーでした。
クジラが他の船よりたくさん見れたのは船長の操船が上手なんですよ!笑
またのご利用スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
It was my first experience, but the meeting place, Genki Village, was great for waiting with plenty of activities to enjoy. I had fun with the coral and fish, and even though the time felt short, it left me wanting just a little more, which I think is perfect. The schedule allows for other plans to be included, so I can recommend it. It might not be as enjoyable if the weather is bad, but please cherish your luck.
初体験でしたが、集合場所の元気村も、遊び放題で待ち時間も苦にならず、珊瑚やお魚を楽しめて、時間的には短いかもですが、もう少しだけ!と思える感じが丁度良いと思います。
別の予定も入れらるスケジュールで、お勧め出来ます。
天気が悪いとイマイチかもですが、自らの運を大切にして下さい。
On the morning of the day, I received a message that due to bad weather, we couldn't depart, so meals would be provided while the ship remained docked. They also offered the option to cancel, but since it was difficult to add other plans, we decided to have our meals on the docked ship. As for the meal quality, I would say it was below average. If the ship had been moving, my impression might have been different, but I would consider it again if the opportunity arises.
当日の朝、連絡を貰い 天候が悪く出港出来ないので
停泊したままの食事提供との事で、キャンセルのご提案も頂きましたが他の予定を追加するのは厳しいため、そのまま、停泊船にて食事となりました。食事内容的には、中の下の感想です。船が動いていたら、、もっと違う感想となったかは不明ですが、機会があれば検討したいです。
I thought we would head out to the open sea, but we kept moving along the coast, and all I could see were cranes, which made the view terrible.
The quality of the food is low.
I think it's best to consider the meal as included with the boarding fee.
沖の方に出るのかと思っていたら、ずっと陸に沿って動いていて、クレーンばかり見えていて景色が最悪でした。
食事のクオリティは低いです。
乗船料を払ったら食事が付いてきたと思えばいいと思います。
The person who sang with the ukulele had a wonderful voice. I felt that the meal was a bit lacking. However, even if the portion was small, there were salads, soups, and fries, so there's no need to worry.
ウクレレで歌ってくれた人がとても声が良く素敵でした。食事は物足りなく感じました。但し、量が足りなくても、サラダやスープやフライドポテトがあるので心配ないです。
I was very satisfied to see the jump. The staff member's talk was also fun! I learned that there are whales near Naha. I resolved to be more mindful about not polluting the water.
ジャンプもみられて大満足です。係のお兄さんのトークも楽しかった!那覇の近くでくじらがいるんですね。水を汚さないようにしようと心新たにおもいました。
Dear Tomo,
Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day. It was lucky to see the whale jump, wasn't it? We appreciate your consideration for observing wildlife and keeping the ocean clean. We all look forward to welcoming you back again.
とも 様
先日はツアーのご参加誠にありがとうございます。
クジラのジャンプが見れてラッキーでしたね!
野生生物を観察して海を汚さないようにと思っていただいてありがとうございます。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
I heard that if you're lucky, you might see a sea turtle, and I was able to find one swimming gracefully in the ocean. (Surprisingly, it was swimming so fast that by the time I took a photo, it had become small.) It was a different kind of excitement compared to an aquarium, and I'm really glad I participated.
ツイていたらウミガメが見られるかもとの事でしたが、海をスイスイ泳ぐウミガメを見つけることが出来ました。(意外と泳ぐのが早すぎて写真を撮った時には小さくなってました。)水族館とは違った感動が味わえ、参加して本当に良かったと思いました。
I thought I would be able to see coral reefs and schools of fish, so I decided to take this boat. When we set sail, I enjoyed the view from the upper deck, but once we arrived at the point, we moved to the cabin below deck. That's when the surprise came! The cabin itself descended into the water, allowing us to see schools of fish right next to us, and the coral reef on the seabed was just nearby, which was truly impressive. This tour should promote the fact that the cabin descends into the water more. (The boarding fee of 1,500 yen is also quite reasonable.)
海中のサンゴ礁・魚群が見れると思いこの船に乗ってみましたが、出港する際は屋上デッキで景色を見て、いざポイントに着くと船底の客室に移動しました。これからが驚き!船室自体が海中に降下し真横で魚群が見られ、サンゴ礁の海底もすぐそこで感激しました。このツアー船室が海中に降下する事をもっとアピールするべきです。(乗船料の1500円も安い)
It was cloudy, so I couldn't see the sunset, but I was glad to enjoy the atmosphere on the ship, the food, and the live music. I had a great time. I will definitely go again when I travel to Okinawa.
曇りだったのでサンセットを見ることはできなかったのですが、船内の雰囲気、料理、そして生演奏を聞くことができて良かったです。楽しい時間を過ごせました。沖縄旅行するときはまた行きます。
It was an amazing experience to be so close to the fish! I was really happy to see a sea turtle as well, as it's not something you get to see often! The coral reef was breathtaking!
すごい近くに魚がいてすごく貴重な体験でした!
ウミガメもいてなかなかみれないとの事ですごく嬉しかったです!
サンゴ礁は圧巻です!
The boat itself felt a bit old, which made me a little worried, but the room for viewing the fish was nice. When I went to the fish viewing room, I felt a bit seasick. My family said they were also feeling queasy, so those who are prone to motion sickness might want to take some medication. On the bright side, it would have been great to see a wider variety of fish.
船自体は古い感じで少し心配でしたが、お魚を見るお部屋は良かったです。
お魚を見るお部屋に行った時は、少し酔いました。家族みんな酔いそうだったと言っていたので、酔う方はお薬飲んだ方がいいかも。
よく言えばもっといろんな種類のお魚が見れたら良かったです。
I was able to feel close to the fish underwater. It was a valuable experience that made me feel like I was in the ocean. I thought it would be even better if there were some guidance about Okinawa from the perspective of the sea.
水中の魚を身近に感じることができました。
海の中にいるような貴重な体験ができました。
海からみた沖縄について、案内があるともっといいのかなぁ、と思いました。
This facility is located near the Churaumi Aquarium. The night before the experience, I was imagining whether the water would be murky due to the rain, but that wasn't the case at all. I was able to see the corals and many fish. We moved to the observation point while enjoying the scenery from the boat, so there was no seasickness. Once we arrived at the point, we moved to the bottom of the boat, and after taking our seats, we were lowered into the water, allowing us to see the fish from the side. Unlike a regular glass-bottom boat, where you look down from above, this setup makes it very easy to see everything. Before boarding, we also got to see turtles and dolphins!
美ら海水族館の近くにある施設です。体験前日の夜、雨降りで水中が濁っているかな?って、想像してしていましたが、そんなこともなく、サンゴや沢山の魚を見る事が出来ました。観察のポイントまでは、船上で景色を眺めながら移動するので、船酔いもなく、ポイントに到着したら、船底に移動、着席したらリフト方式で海中にザブン、魚を横から見る事が出来ます。普通のグラスボートだと、上から覗き込むので、とても見やすいですよ。乗船するまでに、亀やイルカも見る事が出来ますよ、
Once we set out to sea, we sank into the water, but until then, it felt wonderful to enjoy the scenery while soaking up the wind on the deck. I wish I could have watched for a little longer.
沖に出てから海中に沈むので、それまではデッキで風を浴びながら景色を眺める事ができるのでとても気持ち良かったです。
もう少し長い間見てたかったです。
This was my first time participating in this activity during a family trip. It was really great to be able to see underwater while sitting in a semi-submersible.
The staff were very kind and attentive, which was nice since I had small children with me.
One disappointing thing was that I experienced discomfort multiple times when a tourist with a backpack bumped into me as they moved around.
今回家族旅行で初めて参加しました。
座ったまま半潜水艦の様な形で海の中を見る事が出来てすごく良かったです。
スタッフの皆さん親切で小さい子供がいても気を配ってくれてよかったです。
残念だった事は背中にリュックを背負った観光客の人が動く度に荷物で押されて痛い思いをなん度もした事です。
Disinfection is available.
Masks are not available.
The boat sways quite a bit, so if you are prone to motion sickness, I think it would be good to have some motion sickness medication.
The live music performance was really great.
They had a surprise for someone’s birthday, and it was wonderful.
消毒有
マスク無
船が割と揺れるので酔う人は酔い止め
あるといいかなって思います
音楽を生演奏してくれるのはすごく良かったです
誕生日の方のサプライズをしていましたが素敵でした
On the day of the event, I was able to confirm from the hotel window that there were some waves. About an hour before the scheduled time, the organizers contacted us to inform that the visibility level in the water was at level 1 due to the sea conditions. When I asked if other participants had canceled, they mentioned that a group was still participating, so I also expressed my desire to join. Although the sky was slightly overcast, the shaking was not as severe as I had expected, and I was able to see some fish shadows. There's nothing we can do about the weather, but the response from the organizers was impeccable.
当日は少しだけ波が立っているようにホテルの窓から確認できました。
予定時刻の1時間程前、主催側から
本日は海の影響で海中の見えるレベルが1だと連絡が入りまして、他の参加者はキャンセルしているのか尋ねたら団体が入っているとのことで当方も参加を希望しました。うす曇り空ではありましたが
思っていたよりもひどい揺れはなく
なんとなく魚影も確認できました。
天候ばかりはどうしようもありません
対応に関しては申し分ありませんでした。
It was a day with strong winds and very poor visibility, so I received a kind phone call in advance to confirm whether I would participate. I was told there would be no cancellation fee, and since my child wanted to go, we decided to participate. The weather turned out to be very nice, and my child enjoyed the first boat ride very much. The fish, which were said to be almost invisible, were more visible than expected, and my child was very interested. We had a great time, the staff were kind, and the duration was just right. I'm glad we participated.
風が強く、視界はかなり悪い日だったので、親切に参加するかどうか事前に確認の電話をいただきました。キャンセル料はかかりませんとのことでしたが、子供が行きたいと言ったので参加することに。天気はとても良く、初めての乗船をとても楽しんでくれました。ほぼ見えないと言われていた魚たちも予想以上に見えて、子供は興味津々。
とても楽しめましたし、係の方も親切で、所要時間もちょうど良く、参加して良かったと思います。
Watching the sunset while having a BBQ was elegant and the ultimate luxury! I was completely satisfied and full. I want to join again! ^_^
夕日の沈むねを見ながらのBBQ優雅で最高の贅沢でした♪
お腹いっぱいで大満足でした
また参加したいです^_^
This time, I took my eight grandchildren to Okinawa! Since many of them are still quite young, we participated in a cruise activity that is suitable for ages 0 and up. From the moment we boarded the ship, the grandchildren were excited to see the fish, and as soon as we reached the watching point, a lot of fish appeared one after another right in front of us, which really boosted their excitement! "Wow, amazing! There’s a pink fish!" they exclaimed, wondering if they would see Nemo. I'm really glad we created another wonderful memory in Okinawa.
今回は孫8人を連れて沖縄へ!
まだ小さな子も多いので0歳から参加できる
クルーズのアクティビティに参加しました。
船に乗る時から孫達はお魚に会えると喜んでいましたが
実際ウォッチングポイントに到達したとたん
目の前にたくさんの魚が次から次へと現れ
孫達のテンションも爆上がり!!
うわーすごい!ピンクのお魚がいる!
ニモいるかな〜?とそれぞれに喜びの声をあげていました。
沖縄での良い思い出が一つ増えて本当に良かったです。
I had previously been on a glass-bottom boat, but since I was with children, I was worried about seasickness. So, I found this tour where you sit and look out the window and decided to sign up, and it was truly amazing!
I couldn't imagine what it would be like until I got on, but once I did, I was really excited!!
I definitely want to recommend it to my acquaintances!!
今まで、船底を覗くタイプのグラスボートには乗ったことがありましたが、子供連れでの参加だったので、船酔いが心配で、座って窓の外を覗くこちらのツアーを見つけて申し込んでみましたが、本当に最高でした!
どんな風になっているのか、乗るまでは想像もつかなかったのですが、実際に乗ってみて、とてもワクワクしました!!
知り合いにも是非勧めたいです!!
The staff were very kind and attentive. Although it was a short time, it was a very satisfying course. I definitely want to do it again! Thank you very much.
スタッフさんがとても優しく丁寧な対応でした。
短い時間でしたがとても満足感のあるコースでした。また是非やりだいです!ありがとうございました。
Before boarding, the reception indicated that "there will be waves, so it may rock," but there was absolutely no problem. There was a live flute performance of Disney's The Little Mermaid, allowing us to spend a special time in an extraordinary setting. The half buffet has plenty of potatoes and sweets, so it's best to be careful not to fill up before the main dish arrives! I highly recommend it.
乗船前は、受付で「波があるのでゆれる」と表示されていましたが、まったく問題ありませんでした。ディズニーのリトルマーメイドのフルート生演奏があり、非日常の空間で特別な時間を過ごすことができます。ハーフビュッフェにポテトやスイーツがたくさんあるので、メインディッシュがくるまでにお腹がいっぱいにならないようにした方が良いですよ!オススメです。
I made a reservation for the 10 o'clock ferry. There are five of us in the family (ages 9, 7, and 3). The weather was great, and the sunlight was streaming into the water, allowing us to see many fish—it was the best! The kids were amazed by how the boat worked! We created wonderful memories! I would like to use this service again when we visit Okinawa. The waiting time flew by as we watched sea turtles swimming in the pond! There are other activities as well, and I would like to try those too!
10時の便に予約しました。家族5人(9歳・7歳・3歳) 天気も良く水中には光が差し込み魚もたくさん見れて最高でした!船の仕組みに子供たちはビックリしていました!最高の思い出ができました!また沖縄に行った際は利用したいです。待ち時間などウミガメが池で泳いでいるのを見れたりあっという間の時間でした!他のアクティビティもありそちらもやってみたいです!
This isn't to say that the tour was bad, but during my stay in Okinawa, it was only during this glass-bottom boat tour that it rained heavily, making it difficult to see the fish clearly. I was really disappointed thinking that if the weather had been nice, I would have been able to see the beautiful sea fish. I also wanted to experience feeding the dolphins, but since I had small children with me, I gave up on that. It was really unfortunate that the weather was nice in the morning on the day of the experience. I believe it would be a fantastic time if the weather is good.
これはこのツアーが悪い訳ではないのですが、沖縄滞在中、このグラスボートのツアーの時だけピンポイントで土砂降りであまり綺麗に魚が見えませんでした。
天気さえ良ければ最高に綺麗な海の魚が見えたんだろうなと思うと残念でした。
いるかのえさやり等も体験したかったのですが、小さい子もいるので諦めました。
体験の日も午前はお天気だったので、本当に残念過ぎました。
お天気だと最高に楽しめると思います。
The submarine starts at 10:00. I received an email stating that it would take 30 minutes to fill out the paperwork, so we were told to gather at 9:30. Since our hotel was near Kokusai Street and considering the traffic to Motobu Genki Village, we decided to leave two hours early. At this point, we left at 7:30, and with small children, the morning was quite hectic.
On the way, we bought discount tickets for the Churaumi Aquarium at the roadside station Kyoda and arrived by 9:30. When I went to the reception to fill out the paperwork, I was told, "You have already completed your payment, so please gather over there 10 minutes before." There was no paperwork, just a name confirmation. I wish they had said to gather at 9:45 instead, especially since it was early in the morning.
We waited in the heat, and it felt like a waste of precious morning time. Once on the boat, there was only one guide speaking in a normal voice. With the sound of the waves and being behind the guide, I couldn't hear what was being said. The boat started moving suddenly without any signal to depart. I had various thoughts about this, but considering the low price, I thought it was just how it was.
By the way, you will see fish near the coral around Sesoko Island. If you have done snorkeling at Sesoko Island, I think that would be better. The guide did provide explanations about the fish and coral, which was a positive aspect.
10時開始の潜水艦。
事前にメールで、書類など書くのに30分かかるので9:30集合とあった。
国際通り付近のホテルだったので、もとぶ元気村まで道が混んだことも考え2時間前には出発。この時点で7:30発と、小さな子供もいたので朝はバタバタした。
途中、道の駅許田で美ら海水族館の割引券を買ったりで9:30までには到着。受付に書類書く気で行ったら、「〇〇様は事前に支払いも終わっているので、10分前になったらあちらへ集合してください。」と。書類なんか無く、名前確認のみ。え、なら9:45集合と言って欲しかった。朝早いのに。
暑い中待たされ、朝の貴重な時間がムダになった感じだった。
船に乗ってからは1人のガイドさん?が地声で話すのみ。波の音もあって、ガイドさんの後ろ側にいたので何を言っているのか聞こえず。出航の合図もなくいきなり動き出す船。ちょっと色々と思う事はありましたが、料金は安いしこんな感じかなと。
ちなみに、瀬底島のサンゴ付近で魚を見ることになります。瀬底島でシュノーケリングをしたのであれば、そちらの方が良いと思います。
魚やサンゴの説明をガイドさんがしてくれるので、そこは良かったです。
The guidance was smooth, and it was great to see everything on time. The weather was nice, and I was happy to see the fish. I would like to use this service again when I come back next time.
案内もスムーズで時間通りに見れてよかったです。
天気も良く、魚もみれてよかったです。
また次回来た時も利用したいと思いました。
It rained, but I was able to see the sunset.
The live music was also fantastic.
Thank you. One thing, the chicken dish was a bit...? The flavor was a little weak, and I was concerned about the smell.
雨が降りましたけど、夕日も見れました。
生演奏の歌も最高でした。
ありがとうございます。ひとつ、鶏肉のお料理はちょっと?味が薄かったせいか匂いが気になりました。
It was a great cruise where we could also see the sunset. The price was reasonable, but there could have been a bit more meat. I should have upgraded my selection. I was a little surprised by the dessert (laughs).
夕日も見れてとても良いクルージングでした。
値段も安くてよかったけどお肉が少し少なかったかな。ランクを上げた方がよかった。
デザートには少しびっくりした(笑)
I discovered that there weren't many marine activities we could all participate in together, considering my wife was pregnant and our children are aged 2, 4, and 10. On the day of the activity, there were concerns about whether it would operate due to the typhoon's impact, and whether we would even be able to see anything. However, we were able to enjoy the ocean beautifully. If the weather had been better, would it have looked even more stunning? Regardless, it was very close to Churaumi Aquarium, making it easy to get to, and more importantly, the kids were excited and had a great time, creating wonderful memories. The cost performance was good, and I would like to participate again if the opportunity arises. Next time, on a sunny day!
妻が妊婦だった事、子供も2歳、4歳、10歳と年齢もバラバラでなかなかマリンアクティビティに一緒に参加!とはいかず、皆んなで楽しめるものがないか色々見ていて発見。
当日は台風の影響もあって、やや曇っていて運行するのか、運行しても見れるのか直前まで不安でしたが、見事に海の中を楽しむことが出来ました。天気が良かったらもっともっと綺麗に見えたのか?それでも、美ら海水族館からもすぐで、ルート的にも行きやすい場所でしたし、何より水族館よりも子供達も興奮して楽しんでいて、本当に良い思い出になりました。
コスパも良く、また機会があれば参加したいと思います。
次は天気の良い日に!