Honolulu Snorkeling

It's very convenient; the pier and check-in are right downstairs from the hotel. The submarine dive wasn't actually very deep, about 100 feet. The view of the fish on the left side that day wasn't as good as the right side, where someone reportedly saw a sea turtle.

Napakasaya ko bilang isang boat rider!! Napakababait ng kapitan at ng kanyang assistant habang naghihintay kami sa mga nasa cage. Babalik ako sa susunod kasama ang pamilya at mga kaibigan at ako naman ang nasa cage. hehe

Isinakay kami sa isang maliit na bangka (sana mas malaki para hindi masyadong maalog) at lumayo sa baybayin. Sana ay inalok ako ng prescription snorkeling mask (ang ibang tour companies ay nag-aalok nito). Lumapit nang husto ang mga pating sa isang pagkakataon ngunit sandali lang iyon. Sana ay mas marami kaming nakitang pating ngunit hindi iyon kontrolado ng mga nagpapatakbo ng tour.

The day we went skydiving was right after Hawaii's strongest typhoon had passed. Although it looked sunny from the ground, once we took off, we realized the clouds were too thick for a safe landing. Our first attempt to take off wasn't successful, but we tried again shortly after and finally managed to have the experience. You need to hire a photographer separately, which costs about the same as another skydive, plus tips for both the instructor and the photographer. It's something to consider if you want a keepsake.

The detailed explanation before the experience was very easy to understand. Having a Japanese guide also made me feel at ease participating! Everyone was friendly, and I had a fun experience. Although I'm not a strong swimmer, I was able to see many dolphins just by watching from the boat. In calmer waters, even those who aren't good at swimming could enter the water, use the slide, and touch coral that the guide retrieved. For lunch, we were served delicious sandwiches. You can also get photos taken by the guide in the ocean, though there is a fee! I'm looking forward to receiving them!

Chris, Adam, and Allison were great! Saw 5 turtles in the same spot and got to swim with a pod of dolphins. Highly recommend!