All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I participated as an observer, and my 4-year-old daughter joined! She seemed to have a lot of fun(^^). It was the first time I saw her so focused and enjoying the interaction with the dolphins, taking photos, and listening to the explanations in Japanese about how to touch the dolphins! I think it was a great experience!

However, the observation area had no roof and was hot! My 1-year-old daughter and I endured the heat for about an hour. I wished there was a roof many times...

In addition to the dolphin interaction, we also had enough time to explore the small aquarium, so it was easy to go around, and gathering at 2:30 was sufficient! Although it was outside the tour, we also got to touch baby sea turtles during feeding time! (Free)

私自身は見学者、4歳の娘が参加しました！
とても楽しそうでした(^^)　イルカとの触れ合い、撮影、日本語でのイルカの触り方の説明、と集中して楽しむ様子の娘を初めてみました！とても良い経験ができたと思います！
ただ、見学者のところは屋根もなく暑い！1歳の娘と私は1時間ほど暑さに耐えながらでした。屋根があればいいのになぁ…と何度も思いました。
イルカとの触れ合い以外にもしっかりと園内を回る時間もあり、小さな水族館ですのですぐに回れ2時半集合でも十分でした！
ツアー外ですが、餌やりのところでウミガメの赤ちゃんにも触れました！（無料）

Swimming with Manta Rays has been on my bucket list for a very long time. Seeing these beautiful creatures swimming next to you was absolutely unreal! As you can only spot Manta Rays at night we went for a short boat trip first where we watched the sunset, enjoyed the weather and had a few drinks. Our captain was a great guy who showed us something I couldn’t believe existed – a green flash right before the sun disappears below the horizon – thought it was a myth! Crew did everything they could to make us feel comfortable and to enhance our experience throughout the entire trip. Manta Rays were swimming right next to us and I managed to get a perfect footage on my GoPro camera which I am going to use for my video. This experience is a must do if you are visiting Big Island – this was definitely a highlight of my trip to Hawaii!

The shark was very calm (＾_＾). I took motion sickness medication, but I still got seasick... haha. I'm glad I was able to have this valuable experience!!!

サメはとてもおとなしかったです（＾_＾）
酔い止めを飲んで行きましたが、やはり船酔いしました。。。笑
貴重な体験ができてよかったです！！！

We participated with two children and two adults. Overall, we were satisfied, but during the dolphin interaction, we were split into two groups, and the other group seemed to have children who were able to get closer to the dolphins (perhaps there was a platform in the pool for small children?). The photos taken, which often feature only the children, were more common in that group, and I felt that group was better. I think it depends on the trainer's instructions, so it might be a matter of luck. Before the activity started, the explanations were handled by Japanese staff for Japanese participants, so I had no particular concerns. The trainer could speak a little simple Japanese and communicated with us in simple English and occasionally in Japanese while we interacted with the dolphins, so there were no issues.

子供二人、大人二人での参加でした。
概ね満足だったのですが、イルカと握手したりする際、現地で2グループに分かれるのですが、もう一方のグループの方が子供がより近くにイルカと触れ合えており(プールの中に小さな子供立てるような台があったのか？)、よくこちらの広告画像でも見られるような、子供だけが写るように写真撮影されており、そちらのグループがよかったなと思いました。トレーナーさんの指示によると思うので運次第なのかと思います。始まるまでの説明等は、日本人の場合は日本人スタッフの方が担当しており、特に不安はありません。トレーナーさんは簡単な日本語は少しできる方で、イルカと触れ合っている間も簡単な英語と時折日本語で話してくれるので、特に問題なくできました。

Wauw, this was so nice, beautiful "dive" space on scooter, beautiful fish. My husband (non swimmer) even went with me and very proud of him that he did it :)

It was uncertain whether we would see whales towards the end of the season, but unfortunately, we didn't. I will try again.

シーズン終わり近くで、クジラが見られるか微妙でしたが、残念ながら見れませんでした。
また挑戦します。

Despite not being confident in swimming, I participated on the day of arrival. Thanks to the extensive support, I was able to see many impressive manta rays without feeling scared. The sunset on the way there was beautiful. I felt a bit chilly, so don't forget to bring warm clothing.

泳ぎに自信がないくせに
到着日に参加しました。
手厚いサポートがあったため
怖い思いをせず、迫力のマンタを
たくさん見ることができました。
行きの夕日も綺麗でした。
少し肌寒い思いをしたので、
防寒着を忘れずに。

We loved our experience! The instructors were professional, informative and made us feel safe. We were able to see several Galapagos sharks and a barracuda even joined us at one point. And the whole experience was captured through pictures available for purchase afterwards. Overall, our group had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend to others!

I participated in late November.
On the day of the event, the sky was cloudy, and there were hardly any visitors, which felt a bit lonely.
The number of participants in the program was also small, with only one group being foreigners, while the rest were all Japanese.
The program explanation was given in Japanese, but the instructor for the dolphin encounter spoke only in English. Other families looked puzzled.
When it came time to meet the dolphins, the water level was high, reaching about my chest at 160 cm, so a three-year-old child needed to be held by an adult.
While the dolphins came close, it was mostly just fear for the child, who ended up crying the whole time (laughs).
It might have been better to wait until they were a bit older.
I think for small children, the Dolphin Touch experience would be sufficient.

11月下旬に参加しました。
当日は曇り空、入場者も全然いない、少し寂しい感じでした。
プログラム参加人数も少なく、１グループのみ外国の方で、他は日本人ばかりでした。
プログラムの説明は、日本語でしていただきましたが、イルカと対面する際のインストラクターについては、英語のみ。他の家族の方は、キョトンっとしていました。
いざイルカと対面する際、水の水位が高く、160㎝の私で、胸下ぐらいあったので、３歳の子供は大人が抱っこしていないと駄目でした。
近くまで来てくれるのは可愛いのですが、子供にとっても恐怖のみ、始終泣いてしまいました（笑）
もう少し大きくなってからが良かったかもです。
小さいお子さんには、ドルフィンタッチで十分だと思いました。

I participated with my husband on April 26, just before Golden Week, during the Japanese guide's time. Based on the comments from other participants, I properly took anti-seasickness medication... The boat ride to the submersible was quite rocky. There were also some splashes of water... But I forgot all that in the underwater world. Fortunately, we encountered sea turtles three times. The artificial coral reef was home to many different types of fish, and the American (?) Japanese guide was enjoyable as well.

ゴールデンウィーク前の4月26日に日本語ガイドの時間に主人と参加しました。他の参加者のコメントを参考にきちんと酔止めを服用……潜水艇へ行く迄の船で結構揺れました。水しぶきも少々……そんなことも忘れてしまうくらいの海底の世界。ラッキーなことに海がめに3回出会いました。人工のサンゴ礁には沢山の種類のお魚達に、アメリカ人(?)の日本語ガイドも楽しかったです。

Captain Nick and the crew of the Alii Nui was outstanding! They were kind, friendly and very helpful. They all made us feel so safe and comfortable. The buffet of appetizers and the selection of drinks was impressive and made for a very pleasant afternoon. We really did not notice how many people were on board which made the atmosphere very light and cheery. It did not take long for Captain Nick to spot a mother Humpback whale and her calf frolicking off the coast. Their antics made for some awesome pictures and wonderful memories to take back home! We had a wonderful time and would love to come back and do it again!

The earphones came with a Japanese guide, so I had no trouble at all!

The staff were very kind, pointing things out to me, and the boat went around to the other side so I could see everything again, so I didn't miss anything!

イヤホンは
日本語ガイドがついていたので
何も困ることはありませんでした！

スタッフの人も
とても親切でポイントを
教えてくれたり、
船も反対側に回ってくれてもう一度見れるので
見逃すことはありませんでした！

I participated in a tour at Dolphin Middle School in April.

The weather and sea conditions were great, so I was excited to join. Before we spotted any dolphins, we were able to see several sea turtles coming up to the surface from the boat. After a while, we found a pod of dolphins, put on the rented wetsuits, and started snorkeling. We were able to see about 50 wild dolphins. Although they were a bit far away, the water was so clear that I was glad to see them.

At a different location during our second snorkeling session, I was able to see two sea turtles, and I’m really glad I participated. I would love to join again.

４月にイルカ中学のツアーに参加してきました。

天気も海の状態も良いということでワクワクしながら参加しました。　
イルカが見つかる前に船の上からウミガメが何匹か水面に出てきたところを見ることができました。
何十分かしてからイルカの群れが見つかり、レンタルしたウェットスーツを着て、シュノーケルを開始しました。
野生のイルカを５０匹くらいは見ることができました。　
少し遠かったですが、透明度が高かったので見ることが出来て良かったです。

場所を変えて二回目にシュノーケルをしたところではウミガメを２匹見ることが出来、本当参加して良かったです。
また参加したいなと思っております。

very informative cruise! saw a lot and the captain stayed out longer due to some very interesting activity with a mother whale and 2 male whales that were creating a lot of activity above the water as well as under.

I created wonderful memories with my grandson and my daughter's family, as we all love dolphins. Next time, I want to experience swimming with two dolphins.

孫と、娘家族と、私でイルカが、大好きで、楽しい思い出が、できました
今度いくときは、２匹のイルカと、泳ぐ体験もしたいです

Fortunately, a Japanese guide welcomed us. We received canned juice and snacks.

Although we mostly saw whales from a distance, we were able to see a few up close. At one point, a whale splashed right next to the boat, which was thrilling.

There were several whale watching companies at Lahaina Harbor. Since it was within walking distance from our hotel, I checked the location of the counter in advance while taking a stroll, so we were able to find it easily on the day of the tour.

Seeing Maui from the sea was also a wonderful memory.

ラッキーなことに日本人ガイドさんが出迎えてくださいました。
缶ジュースとスナックをいただきました。

クジラは遠目が多かったが、何頭か見ることができました。
一度だけ船のすぐ横でしぶきをあげてくれて興奮しました。

ラハイナ港にはホエールウォッチングの会社がいくつもありました。
滞在ホテルから港まで徒歩圏だったので、事前に散歩がてら
カウンターの場所を確認しておいたので、当日は迷わず行けました。

マウイ島を海上から見ることができたのもいい思い出です。

One Ocean Diving is a class act, and how they go about teaching you about how to swim with sharks is as professional as it gets. Never once did I feel nervous about jumping into the open ocean with these animals. The cost might be slightly high for a tour without any transportation, lunch or anything else, but knowing that your money is going toward ongoing research about sharks is well worth it. All staff know what they are doing and their passion for what they do really shows. Thanks for an unforgettable experience!

The submarine was good, but there were places where the headphones were available and places where they weren't, so I couldn't hear the Japanese translation. The season might have been bad as well, but there were far fewer fish than I imagined. The windows were dirtier than I expected, and even when I took photos, they lacked clarity.

潜水艦は良かったのでが
ヘッドホンは あるとこと ないところがあり
日本語訳が聞けませんでした
季節も悪かったかもしれませんが
魚が想像してよりも ずっと少なかったです
窓が思ってより汚く 写真を撮っても 鮮明感が
ありませんでした

I went without a shuttle, and the meeting place and check-in were extremely confusing!!! Honestly, it was frustrating. It said on the website that check-in at Sea Life Park was from 10:30, so when I tried to check in at that time, the person in front of me was chatting for several minutes, and I couldn't check in. When it finally became my turn, a friend of theirs came over and started talking to the staff. Just when I thought I had finished checking in, I had to check in again inside, and when I said my name, they said it wasn't on the list... After finally completing the consent form, I was treated as if I was late. However, the experience of interacting with the dolphins and the instructor was really enjoyable, and I was satisfied with the content!! I was also able to see the dolphin show at the right time!! I am very satisfied with the experience.

送迎なしで行ったのですが、集合場所やチェックインが非常にわかりにくかった！！！
正直腹が立ちました。
シーライフパークに10時半からチェックイン出来ると書いてあったので、その時間になって入口でしようとしたら前の人が何十分も話し込んでいて受付できない、やっと自分の番になったら横から友達風の人がきて受付と話し始める。
やっと受付終わったと思ったらまた中で受付しないといけなくて、名前を言ってもありませんね、みたいになって、、やっと同意書を書き終えたら遅刻扱い。
でもイルカと触れ合う体験やインストラクターの方は本当に楽しくて内容には満足です！！
イルカのショーもタイミングよく見れました！！
内容にはとても満足です。

I was able to encounter a large group of dolphins. I never expected to see them so close. It really felt like I was swimming with them. I also got to see baby dolphins, which was amazing!!

At the snorkeling spot afterward, I was lucky enough to meet a turtle, and thanks to the crew's service, I even got to interact with an octopus (laughs).

The number of people on board was just right, and the spaciousness made the boat very comfortable. The waves were calm, so I enjoyed the cruise without feeling seasick at all. The crew members were all professionals and made sure we had a great time. The light snacks were also appreciated. The pineapple was delicious♪

The guide sister was very considerate, and her kindness really touched me, especially after experiencing some cold treatment from the locals...

We took a lot of photos, and it was a thoroughly satisfying tour!

大群のイルカ先生に出逢うことができました。
あんなに近くに見られるなんて思ってませんでした。
本当に一緒に泳いだような感じ。
赤ちゃんイルカも見られて、最高でした！！

その後のシュノーケリングポイントでは、ばっちり亀先生ともお逢いでき、
クルーの方のサービスでタコさんとも触れ合えました（笑）

人数もちょうどよく、余裕がある状態の船内はとても快適で、
波も穏やかだったので、全く酔わずにクルーズを楽しめました。
クルーの方達もそれぞれにプロフェッショナルで、楽しませてくださいました。
軽食もうれしかったです。
パイナップルおいしかった～♪

引率のお姉さんも、いろいろ気を使ってくださって、
現地の方に塩対応をされてきた身に、すごく染みました…。

写真もたくさん撮っていただいて、大満足のツアーでした！

The manta ray approached with incredible power, opening its large mouth, and I was surprised at how much more impressive it was than I had imagined. Our guide, Musashi, reassured us by saying, "Manta rays like plankton and are not interested in humans, so they won't eat you. They come to feed while upside down." This made it easy for me to swim without worry. While trying to stay still and "float," two manta rays crossed right in front of me, and their fins almost touched my body, making me move my legs out of the way. I was so thrilled that I had a dream for the first time in years that night. Since it was getting cold, I was glad I brought a windbreaker and a towel. I thought it would have been nice to bring an underwater camera if I could have used one hand. Later, I received the graduation photos, which became a wonderful memory.

とにかくすごい迫力でマンタが近寄ってきて大きな口を開け、想像以上だったので初めは驚きました。ガイドのムサシさんが、「マンタはプランクトンが好きで人間には興味がないから食べられることはない。ひっくり返って餌を食べに来ますよ。」と教えてくれたので安心して泳ぐことができました。なるべく体を動かさずに「ふし浮き」をしていたら2匹が一緒に私の前で交差してひれが体に触れそうになり足をよけたほどでした。とにかく大感激で夜に何年かぶりに、夢を見ました。寒くなるとのことで、ウインドブレイカーとタオルを持参していたので良かったです。片手が使えるなら、水中カメラを持参しておけばよかったかなあと思いました。後で、卒業写真を送っていただき思い出になりました。

Awesome trip! We saw lots of dolphins!
Lunch was delicious. The captain was very knowledgeable!

I have been living in Hawaii for about six months for work. I used this for a solo trip on my day off! I was able to choose options for breakfast and transportation to the location. I applied for the cheapest tour without any extras. I took The Bus to the location and was able to find the boat right away without any issues. I recommend The Bus for those with some time to spare! I only saw the whales for a brief moment, but since it's nature... there's nothing you can do about it. It's a limited-time event, so I can't participate now, but if I'm in Hawaii during the season again, I would like to join once more.

私はハワイに仕事で半年ぐらいの在住者です。休みの日の一人旅で利用！
朝食の有無、現地まで送迎の有無をオプションで選べました。私は何も付けない一番安いツアーに申込ました。ザ・バスで現地までＧＯ！船もすぐに見つけることができ問題無しでした。時間に余裕のある方はザ・バスをお勧めします！クジラはほんの一瞬だけしか見れませんでしが、自然が相手ですから…仕方がないですね。期間限定ですので今は参加できませんが、シーズになりハワイにいれば、また参加したです。

If you're lucky, you might encounter sea turtles, and on the day of our participation, two sea turtles were swimming around the boat. When we dove into the water, we were able to see them up close. The experience of diving with sea turtles became a wonderful memory. The captain was also kind, and we had a great time. However, even if the weather is good, the boat does sway when you head out to sea. A friend of mine got seasick, so I think it's essential for those considering this to prepare for seasickness. My friend mentioned that hunger and fatigue were also issues, so since the participation is early in the morning, make sure to have breakfast and get enough sleep beforehand.

運が良ければ海亀に会えるということでしたが、参加当日は二頭もの海亀が船の周りを泳いでいて、水中に潜った時もすぐ近くで見ることができました。
海亀と一緒に潜る経験は良い思い出になりました。
船長さんも親切で楽しく過ごせました。
ただ、天気が良くても沖に出ますのでどうしても船が揺れます。友達が船酔いでダウンしたので、検討中の方は船酔い対策は必須だと思います。
空腹と疲労が悪かったと友達が言っていたので、参加が早い時間ですので朝食と早めの睡眠はちゃんととっておきましょう。

Just a little bit of tail flapping and a few spouts. I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to taking motion sickness medication and being out on the deck in the wind, I was fine. Next time, I want to see the jumps as well. I don't know how many years it will be, but I want to participate again.

ほんのすこしだけ、尾ひれを振ってくれたのと、何度かの潮吹きと。
心配していた船酔いは、酔い止めを飲んだおかげか、
ずっとデッキに出ていたので風に当たっていたおかげか、大丈夫でした。
次はジャンプなども見たいです。何年後になるかわかりませんが、また参加したいです。

The only participant in the tour was Japanese, and since everything from the explanation to the end was in English, they tried very hard to explain things, but I couldn't fully understand until the end.

ツアー参加者で日本人が我家のみで、説明から終了までが全て英語だった為に
一生懸命説明などをしてくれていたのですが、最後まで良く理解出来ずに終了してしまいました。

A friend recommended Sea Life Park, saying I could play with dolphins after visiting for a program recording. Before interacting directly with the dolphins, I watched the dolphin show, which really got me excited, and then I was able to play with the dolphins in the same pool where the show took place. I want to go again.

知り合いが番組収録で訪れ、イルカと遊べるから行ってみたら？と勧めてくれたシーライフパーク。
イルカと直接触れ合う前にイルカショーを観てテンションも上がりそしてショーを観た同じプールでイルカと遊べます。
また行きたいです。

I was able to take a flight in the afternoon, and since it was my first time seeing a whale, I was quite shocked! It was a valuable experience! I will use this service again!

お昼からの便でいけたんですけど、初めてクジラを見るのでかなりの衝撃を受けました！貴重な経験できました！また利用させていただきます！

You can ride a underwater scooter and dive into the sea to interact with beautiful fish. The staff is present to take photos for you, and the service is excellent.

水中スクーターに乗って海中に潜り、キレイな魚と触れ合えます。スタッフ立会いで写真も撮ってもらえてサービスも充実してます。

I was nervous until we set sail, but as soon as all eight of us came out of the water, we all exclaimed "Amazing!" The staff guided us to the turtles and took videos and photos for us. The pictures and videos were truly beautiful, and for just $135, they can be sent to the representative's computer for sharing! It makes for a great keepsake. You might want to bring motion sickness medication.

出航するまでは緊張でしたが、８人全員海から上がってくるなり「最高」の一言！
スタッフが亀の所まで誘導してくれたり、ビデオや写真を撮ってくれました。その写真やビデオが本当にきれいで何人でも＄１３５払えば代表者のパソコンに送られ拡散ＯＫ！良い記念になります。
酔い止めは必要かも