All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

This is my second winter in Hawaii, and I have always wanted to go whale watching. After some deliberation, I chose a tour that included breakfast. We had our meal as soon as we boarded. I felt like I could have used more vegetables in the meal.

After eating, we waited on the deck for the whales to appear. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful! This was my first time seeing it. I was excited, holding my camera and gazing at the ocean.

When the captain announced, "I have good news," everyone hurried to the indicated direction… the boat tilted! But I kept looking at the surface of the water. I was expecting to see a dynamic adult whale, so I was a bit disappointed by the cute little whale's spout and tail, but we definitely saw it. I wanted to see more, but it was time to head back to the port. I know I can't expect to see a magnificent sight on a one-time cruise, so I would like to join another opportunity next time.

I opted for the pickup service, but I didn't really need it. They arrived very early, and we left our hotel right away, but we were made to wait a long time at the next hotel, and the air conditioning in the car was too cold. I thought it would have been better to take a taxi.

The tour was conducted entirely in English, but the crew was kind, and even though I only understood a few words, I still enjoyed it.

Please continue to plan fun tours!

冬のハワイは2度目ですが、
以前から ホエールウォッチングには行ってみたいと思っていました。
悩んで 朝食付きのツアーに。乗船してすぐ食事。食事の内容は 野菜が欲しかったなぁという感想。
食後、デッキで 鯨が現れるのを待ちます。
海から見るワイキキの街、ダイヤモンドヘッドの美しいこと！ これは素晴らしい。初めて見ました。
わくわくしながら、カメラを持って海を眺める。
キャプテンの「いい知らせです」というアナウンス、みな慌てて 指示された方向へ移動… 船が傾いてる‼ でも、海面を眺めます。
ダイナミックな大人クジラの姿を期待していたので、ちびっこクジラのかわいい潮吹きと シッポには ちょっとガッカリでしたが、間違いなく見えました。
もっと見ていたかったけど、時間がきて 港へ引き上げ。一度っきりのクルーズで、写真集のような立派な姿が見られるわけないし、また 次のチャンスに参加してみたいと思います。

送迎付きにしましたが、送迎はいらないです。
すごく早く迎えに来られて、私たちのホテルは すぐに出発したのですが、次のホテルで散々待たされ、車内のエアコンは効きすぎていて寒かったのです。あれなら、タクシーで行ったほうが良かったなぁーと思いました。
ツアーは 送迎から全て英語の案内のみでしたが、クルーは親切で 単語しかわからない私でも楽しめました。

これからも 楽しいツアーを企画してください。

We encountered a whale right after departing! I was surprised to see it so close to the shore. It wasn't exactly "right in front of us," but while enjoying the view of the sea from Honolulu and taking a leisurely cruise, we occasionally heard announcements from the captain. When we looked in the direction of the announcements, there was a whale! We had a wonderful time.

出港してすぐにクジラと遭遇！
あんなに岸から近くに居るなんてびっくりでした。
決して「目の前で！」って訳ではありませんが、
ホノルルの海からの景色を楽しみながら、
ゆっくりしたクルーズを楽しみつつ、
時々船長のアナウンスが入って、
アナウンスのあった方向を見ると、クジラが！
楽しい時間を過ごせました。

The dolphins are cute, and the staff is friendly, which made it enjoyable. However, the dolphin pool is quite dirty, so it might be tough for those who are particular about cleanliness.

イルカは可愛いし、スタッフも親切で楽しかったです。只、イルカプールはかなり汚いので、潔癖の方は厳しいとおもいます。

On February 25, 2017, I went on an overseas trip with my wife for the first time in 30 years to go whale watching. I thought it would be lucky if we saw any whales, but to my surprise and amazement, humpback whales appeared one after another.

Actually, I had previously gone to see whales at Cape Shionomisaki on the Kii Peninsula in Japan, where I saw dolphins and pilot whales, but this was my first time seeing such large humpback whales. It was magnificent and truly moving.

The trick is to look out at the sea and spot the spouts; then you can see their backs, and finally, the tails. However, taking pictures with a mobile phone is quite challenging. I ended up purchasing a photo from a professional photographer on board for $20!

I highly recommend this experience for nature lovers.

2017/02/25
30年ぶりの 家内との海外旅行 ホエールウォッチングに行ってきました．
見れたら ラッキーぐらいにおもっていたら
次々 ザトウクジラは あらわれて 驚きと 感動に つつまれました．
実は　以前日本の 紀伊半島 潮岬で 鯨を見に行きましたが イルカとゴンドウは見れましたが
今回のように 大きなザトウクジラは初めて．壮大で 感動しました．
コツは 海を眺めて 潮吹きをみつけること そのあと背中が見えて 最後に 尾が見れます．
でも 携帯で 撮るのは かなりハードルがたかいです．
乗船していた プロカメラマンの写真を $20で購入しました！
自然の好きな方には とっても おすすめです．

Since I was going during whale season, I made a last-minute reservation on a day when I had free time. I was worried because I heard that people who went two days prior didn't see any whales, but we saw plenty! When a whale appeared, they made it easy to understand by indicating the direction using the hands of a clock. We got to see whales swimming and jumping energetically, and I'm really glad I made the reservation. During the trip, we enjoyed views of Oahu from the sea, experiencing scenery that we usually can't see. We could depart leisurely in the morning, and even without breakfast included, we had plenty of fun on the water. I definitely want to participate again next year.

せっかくクジラの時期に行くのだからと予定が空いている日に直前の予約を入れました。
2日前にホエールウォッチングに参加した人は、見られなかったと聞いていたので、心配していましたが、たくさん見られました！
クジラが現れると分かりやすく、時計の針に例えて方角を教えてくれました。
泳いでいるクジラも、元気に跳ぶクジラも見れ、本当に予約してよかったと思います。
移動中は海からオアフを眺められ、普段見ることのできない風景を楽しみました。
朝はゆっくり出発できますし、海の上を楽しむために、朝食は付けなくても十分楽しめます。
来年もぜひ参加したいです。

In February, I participated in whale watching in Hawaii. I was able to see the whales' spouts and bodies several times! The views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the boat, as well as the cruising experience, were also enjoyable.

２月のハワイということでホエールウォッチングに参加しました。クジラの潮吹きと体を何度か見ることができました！船上からみるワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッド、クルージングもたのしかったです。

On the morning of March 10th, I went with breakfast included. It was a buffet-style meal, and I thought I would take a little bit of everything like in Japan, but there was only one type of bread, one type of muffin, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and cereal (laughs). The American in front of me piled the same food high on their plate, and I thought, "If you put that much on, you can't add more!" but it seems that was the right approach (laughs). I don't eat a lot in the morning, so it was fine, but I couldn't help but laugh at the limited variety ((´∀｀*)).

As for the main event, the whale just kept blowing water and showing its back a little, and I didn't even get to see the sea turtles that you always spot when you're out at sea... it left me feeling a bit disappointed. However, the view of Honolulu from the ocean was great ( ◠‿◠ ).

３月１０日午前中、朝食付きで行ってきました。
ブュッフェタイプの食事で、日本のつもりでちょっとずつ色々取ろう！と思ったら。パン一種、マフィン一種、白米、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、シリアルだけでした(笑)私の前のアメリカ人が同じものを山盛りお皿に盛り、あんなに入れたら数乗せられないじゃない？と見てたけどアレが正解だった模様(笑)朝からモリモリは食べないから良いんだけど、種類の少なさに笑っちゃいました((´∀｀*))
メインの鯨は潮吹きと背中チラ見せを繰り返すだけで、海に出ると必ず見かけるウミガメも見れずう〜〜ん・・・な不発気分でした。海からのホノルルの眺めは良かったですよ( ◠‿◠ )

On the day we arrived at the Big Island, we joined a tour.

It took just under an hour from the hotel to reach the boat dock. After borrowing wetsuits and changing, we set off.

While on the boat heading to the point, it was sunset time. The sunset viewed from the boat was exceptional.

As for the mantas, they started to appear as the sun set and it got darker. They swam right up close to my stomach and face.

They make a full circle to eat plankton, so you can see both above and below the mantas.

I heard that you can hardly see mantas on Oahu. Definitely try to encounter mantas on the Big Island.

As for swimming, it was easy since I was just holding onto the grip bar. They also provided a bar to rest my feet on, which made it even more comfortable.

Also, it gets quite cold on the way back. Once you return to the boat, it's best to take off the wetsuit right away and wrap yourself in a large bath towel or put on a T-shirt.

The boat moves at a pretty fast speed on the way back, so it gets colder than on the way out.

ハワイ島についた日にツアーに参加しました。

ホテルから１時間弱で、ボート乗り場に到着。
ウエットスーツを借りて着替えてから、出発です。

船に乗って、ポイントに向かう途中でサンセットの時間になりました。
船から見るサンセットは格別でした。

そして、マンタは　というと、陽が沈み暗くなるにつれマンタがやってきました。
自分のお腹や顔スレスレのところまでやってきて泳いでくれました。

プランクトンを食べるために、ぐるっと一周するので、マンタの上も下も眺めることができます。

オアフ島では、ほとんどマンタは見れないそうです。
ぜひ、ハワイ島でマンタに出会ってださい。

泳ぎの方ですが、握りバーにつかまっているだけなので、楽ちんです。
途中で、足を乗せるバーも用意してくれたので、さらに楽ちんでした。

あと、帰りは結構寒くなります。
船に戻ったらすぐウェットスーツを脱いで、
大きなバスタオルにくるまったり、Tシャツを着た方が良いです。

帰りもすごいスピードで船は動きますので、行きよりも寒くなります。

The weather on the day was decent. The day before, I had seen whales from the balcony of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, so I boarded the shuttle bus with high expectations.
We took a family photo when we boarded the boat (they will come around later to sell it for $20).
Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales, but the family was satisfied to see Diamond Head, which can't be seen from Waikiki Beach. The breakfast was also decent.

当日の天気はまずまず。前日にヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのホテルのバルコニーから、クジラが見えたことから『昨日見れたから期待大！』という気持ちで迎えのバスに乗り込みました。
船に乗船すふ時に家族で写真を撮ってもらいました。（後で20ドルで売りに来ます。）
結局、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、ワイキキビーチから見れないダイヤモンドヘッドを見れて家族は満足してくれました。朝食もまずまずの内容でした。

I went on the cruise when my parents visited from Japan in mid-February, but we didn't see any whales. However, when I went again with my husband at the beginning of March, they appeared frequently. So, is the probability 50%? I heard that the chances are better around February to March. Also, whales tend to be less active in the morning.

I debated whether to include breakfast or not, but since it was just a 2-hour early bird cruise, it didn't have a luxurious atmosphere, and breakfast wasn't necessary (I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but quite a few people brought snacks and drinks). The view from Waikiki to Diamond Head is fantastic. Therefore, my parents were quite satisfied even though they didn't see any whales. The kids seemed to get bored, which was a bit unfortunate.

I think it's best to consider the primary purpose of the cruise as enjoying the scenery, and if you happen to see whales, that's just a bonus.

2月半ばに両親が日本から遊びに来た時に乗りましたが、鯨は現れず、再乗船券をもらって3月頭に夫と乗ったときにはバンバン現れました。ですので確率は50%？
確率の高さとしては2月～3月頃が良いと聞きました。
あと朝は鯨があまり活動しないとか。。

朝食付きか無しで悩みましたが、たったの2時間のアーリーバードなので豪華クルーズという雰囲気もあまりなく、朝食無しで十分でした（良いのか悪いのか分かりませんが、結構みなさん、スナックや飲み物を持ち込んでいました）。ワイキキからダイアモンドヘッドにかけても眺めは素晴らしいです。ですので、両親も鯨が見れなくてもけっこう満足していました。お子さんたちは飽きてしまってかわいそうでしたけれど。
単に船に乗って景色が見れるのを第一目的として、鯨が見れたらめっけもん程度に考えて乗られたらよいと思います。

I was able to see whales about four times, and it was really exciting!

However, since the captain's greetings and everything were in English, I was quite nervous (laughs). I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could properly understand English. The food seemed delicious, but I couldn't handle the smell, so I couldn't participate in the cultural experience (^^;;)

クジラは4回くらい見ることができて、すごく盛り上がりました！

が、船長さんの挨拶や諸々が全て英語だったので、、結構緊張しました（笑）
ちゃんと英語がヒアリングできたらもっと楽しかっただろうなと思いました。
ご飯は美味しかったみたいですが、私は匂いがダメで・・文化体験も萎縮してしまって参加できませんでした(^^;;)

We had the best time! Honestly one of the best experiences of my life! Would definitely do this again!! Looking forward to seeing the footage pls send through when its ready. Many thanks

The rain and wind were strong, and unfortunately, the weather was not good. The captain announced that a whale had been spotted, but I couldn't see it at all. It's unfortunate, but there's nothing that can be done.

雨風共に強く、あいにくのお天気でした。キャプテンはクジラを発見したと放送がありましたが、まったくわかりませんでした。仕方ありませんが残念でした。

I participated with my three children. I was looking forward to the sunset this time, but it was disappointing that it was hidden by clouds. It was nice that we could wait on the boat until the manta ray came near the board. After entering the water, the manta rays didn't come close for a while, and I thought we might not see any, but then one manta ray came right in front of us and circled around 4 or 5 times. The kids were really impressed. However, if I could wish for more, I would have liked to see more. Also, on the way back, I was in a hurry to use the restroom and couldn't properly greet the Japanese female staff member who helped us. I apologize for that. Thank you for your assistance.

子供達と3人で参加させて頂きました。
今回サンセットも楽しみだったのですが、雲に隠れてしまい残念でした。ボードの近くにマンタが来てから海に入るように言われてたので、船で待っていられるのは良かったです。
海に入ってからもなかなか近くには来てくれなくて、もうダメかなと思ってたところに一枚のマンタが本当に目の前に来て4,5回グルグル回ってくれました。
子供達も感激してました。でも欲を言えばもっと見たかったですね。
それと、帰りにトイレに急いでた為にお世話になった日本人の女性スタッフの方にきちんとご挨拶できませんでした。申し訳ありません。お世話になりました。

I planned a trip to Hawaii during this season because I wanted to see whales. Believing that we would meet them, eight of us joined this option! We set off with excitement. However, the result was… disappointing. But still, I was gazing at the vast ocean the whole time on board, and it was a very pleasant cruise. We were lucky to have good weather. On the ship, my companion tried making a lei and got a lovely hair accessory. During lunch, while waiting in line, one of my companions got seasick, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication. We could also see the hotels in Waikiki from the sea, making it a fun cruise. Thank you to the crew!

クジラさんが見たくて、この時期にハワイへ行く計画を立てました。クジラに会えると信じて、8名でこのオプションに参加！ルンルンで出発です。でも、結果は…残念でした。でもでも、私は乗船中、ずっと大海原を眺めていたのですが、とても気持ちの良いクルーズができました。天気に恵まれたのはラッキーでした。船内では、ツレがレイ作りに挑戦し、素敵な髪飾りをゲットしていました。ランチは順番を立って待っている時、船酔いしたツレもいたので、酔い止めをお勧めします。ワイキキのホテル群も海側から見られ、楽しいクルーズになりました。クルーさんたち、ありがとうございました。

We enjoyed this cruise. There are activities besides whale watching (lei making, ukulele lessons and hula lessons). We saw whales and dolphins. This is great for all ages.

We went out w Capt and Sammy and had such a fun day whale watching. It was an awesome experience and they really made us feel at ease. Mahalo!

I experienced this with my family of four. We dove to a depth of about 30 meters, and it felt like a different world down there. I was amazed at how the fish moved... The cruise to the submarine, which took about 10 minutes, was also pleasant. However, those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. On the day we went, there were some waves, so our family took motion sickness medication in advance to prepare.

私は、家族4人で体験しました。水深30m程まで潜水しますが、そこはもう別世界。魚は、こんな動きをしていたのかと感心…潜水艦まで10分程のクルーズも気持ち良かったです。ただ、船酔いに弱い方は、要注意。当日私達家族は、少し波立っていたので事前に酔い止め飲んで準備しました。

If I had known the shuttle bus route, I wouldn't have used it. I can't believe it took an hour...

The air conditioning was too strong, and I got cold.

The breakfast was so bad and disappointing that I was speechless...

In bad weather, I strained my eyes on the deck for an hour, but the whales didn't show up; all I could see were small boats...

The worst part was that someone who got seasick had vomited, and it was left unattended for a long time...

I woke up early to go, but...

I would have been better off sleeping at the hotel. It was disappointing...

送迎バスのルートを知っていたら使いませんでした。まさか1時間もかかるとは、、
クーラーの効きすぎで身体が冷えました。

朝食もまずくてショボすぎて絶句…

悪天候の中デッキで目を凝らすこと1時間、、くじらはあらわれず、見えるのは小型ボートのみ、、

最悪なのは船酔いされた方が嘔吐したものが長時間放置されていたこと、、

せっかく早起きして行ったのに・・

これならホテルで寝てれば良かったです。残念でした、、

Best part of our Hawaii trip, although a bit pricey was worth the memories, would definitely go again!

The wave conditions weren't very good, so I couldn't swim with the dolphins, but I was able to see many dolphins up close, and it was great to swim with wild sea turtles. I felt the power of nature, which doesn't cater to human convenience, and I think it was a very valuable experience. The captain and all the staff were very kind, which was also a plus. However, when the waves are really rough, it's wise to take enough measures against seasickness. (laughs)

波の状態があまり良くなくてイルカと一緒には泳げなかったけど沢山のイルカを間近で見ることができたし、野生の海ガメと一緒に泳げて良かった。人間の都合には合わせてくれない大自然を感じる事ができたし非常に貴重な体験ができたと思う。キャプテンをはじめ、スタッフの皆さんがとても良くしてくださって、そういう所も良かった。
ただ、波の状態が凄い時は船酔い対策を十分にした方が賢明です。(笑)

In February, known as the rainy season, I participated in my first whale watching cruise. After doing some research, I found that larger boats tend to sway less, which is reassuring for those prone to seasickness, so I signed up for this one. Since I am prone to motion sickness, I made sure to have a hearty breakfast before boarding, opting for a simple plan without breakfast.

On the day of the cruise, there was an unexpected heavy rain that surprised even the locals, but since there was no cancellation notice, we headed to the meeting point. However, after being taken to the port by bus, the tour guide strangely walked at the back of the line, leaving those of us at the front unsure of where to go in the rain. Once on board, no one provided any guidance (or any explanation at all), which led to people mistakenly going to the wrong deck or stopping confused near the entrance. Even after entering the ship, breakfast began without any proper explanation, so those on the no-breakfast plan were probably eating on their own.

I felt a bit nauseous from the smell of food around me, so I went out to the deck to look at the sea as soon as we set sail. Just listening to the announcements from the naturalist was enjoyable. The sea was quite rough with whitecaps, and even when the captain and naturalist announced they spotted a whale, it was honestly difficult for amateurs like us to see. If the weather had been clear and the sea calm, it might have been easier to spot them. It was disappointing, but since the weather and whale appearances are left to chance, I’ve come to accept it. Now I have a reason to try again someday.

However, I can't help but feel that if the care before and after boarding had been a bit more thorough, my overall satisfaction would have been much higher, leaving me with a sense of regret.

雨季と言われる2月、初めてのホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。
色々と調べた結果、酔いやすい人は大きな船の方が揺れが少なくて安心、と見たのでこちらに申し込みました。酔いやすいので朝ごはんもしっかり食べてから乗船しましたので、朝食も無しのシンプルプランで。

当日は現地の方も驚く豪雨でしたが、欠航の連絡もないのでひとまず集合場所へ。
しかしバスで港まで連れて行かれた後、添乗員の方は何故か列の最後方を歩いており、先頭あたりにいた私たちは、雨の中どこへ向かえばいいのかも分からず…
乗船後も誰も案内（というか一切の説明）をしてくれないので、間違ったデッキに上がってしまったり、訳が分からず入り口付近で立ち止まってしまう人ばかり。
船内に入った後も、特にちゃんとした説明もないまま朝食が始まったので、おそらく朝食無しプランの方も勝手に食べていたのではないでしょうか。

私は周囲の食事の臭いで酔いそうだったので、出港早々デッキに出て海を眺めていましたが、Naturalistのお姉さんのアナウンスを聞いているだけでも楽しかったです。
さすがに海は荒れて白波が立っており、CaptainやNaturalistの方がクジラを見つけたとアナウンスしてくれても、正直素人には発見は難しかったです。晴れて海面が穏やかなら、もう少し探しやすかったのでしょうか。
残念でしたが、お天気とクジラの出現は運任せですので、仕方なかったかなと諦めています。いつか再挑戦する名目ができました。

ただ乗船前後のケアがもう少ししっかりしていたら、全体的な満足度はもっと高かったんじゃないかと思うと、こちらは悔しい思いが残りました。

I participated in a whale watching plan that included breakfast and hotel transfers! To be honest, the breakfast was not great, but it was nice to have the opportunity to eat breakfast on the sea, so I’m glad I included it. The inside of the boat was air-conditioned and a bit chilly, so it's better to bring a jacket. As for the whale watching, I saw a few whale spouts, but I didn’t actually see any whales. Since it’s nature, there’s nothing that can be done about that. However, I was satisfied with the cruise as I could leisurely enjoy the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the boat!

朝食付きのホエールウォッチング、ホテルからの送迎付きのプランに参加しました！朝食は正直いまいちですが、海の上で朝食を食べる機会はそうそうないので朝食を付けて良かったです。船内は冷房が効いていて肌寒かったので、上着を持っていったほうが良いですね。肝心のホエールウォッチングですが、数回クジラの潮吹きが見れましたが、クジラは見れませんでした。。自然のことなので、こればかりは仕方ないですよね。船の上からゆっくりとワイキキの街並みやダイアモンドヘッドが見れたのでクルーズとしては満足でした！

The staff was great, their knowledge about the fish and the area is beyond amazing. The children were so excited to see the fish and corral.

It was my first dolphin and snorkeling tour. Honestly, I was worried about whether I would really see them, even though I had seen pictures before departure. During the bus ride to the boat, the fun staff provided a great briefing, and once on board, the captain and crew made sure there were plenty of enjoyable events unique to Hawaii!

As for the dolphins... we received a notification about a dolphin sighting as soon as we boarded, and the snorkeling began! I was thrilled to be so close to the dolphins.

However, the wetsuit was too tight, which made me feel seasick... If you think the wetsuit might be tight, be sure to request a larger size right away. (laughs)

We also got to see whales and turtles, making it the best tour ever. I want to participate again!

初めてのイルカとシュノーケリングツアーでした。
出発前は正直写真では見ているものの本当に見れるのか心配で出発しました。
乗船前の移動中のバスの中から楽しいスタッフの方のレクチャーがあり、いざ船に乗ってからも楽しい船長含めクルーの方々とハワイならではの楽しいイベントが盛りだくさん！
本題のイルカは。。。乗るとすぐにイルカ発見の連絡があり、いざシュノーケリングスタート！間近にいるイルカに大興奮でした。

ただ、、、ウェットスーツがきつすぎて船酔いに。。。
ウェットスーツはきついかもと思ったらすぐに大きいのに変更要望を出しましょう。笑

クジラにカメも見ることができ最高のツアーでした。
また参加したいです！

The tour itself lived up to its reputation, with plenty of wild dolphins, turtles, and in winter, whales, making for a very satisfying experience. However, the problem was seasickness. Of course, it likely varies depending on conditions, but I honestly let my guard down since there weren't many reviews about seasickness. When I participated in February, we spent quite a bit of time on the boat searching for dolphins in some rough waves. It also took a long time for the second dive, and we had to wait in the swaying boat... In the end, it seemed we shifted from dolphin watching to whale watching that day, and the staff even said it was their first time seeing such whales, but it was all from the boat. I didn't even have the energy to get up.

That day, quite a few people were dealing with seasickness... ^ ^ Even the foreign passengers were getting seasick (I've never seen foreign tourists get seasick on diving trips), so it must have been pretty bad... The worst off were those who lay down the entire time without ever getting in the water...

As for the experience of swimming with dolphins, it was the best!

ツアー自体は評判通り、野生のイルカやカメ、冬場はクジラなど大満足の内容です。
が……問題は船酔い。
もちろんコンディションによって違うのでしょうが、あまり船酔いについての口コミがなかったので、正直油断していました。
わたしが参加した時は、2月、中々の波の中をイルカを探して結構な時間船で過ごしました。
2本目のダイブにも時間がかかり、そこでも揺れる船内での待機…
結局その日はイルカよりクジラウォッチにシフトしたようで、スタッフの方も初めて！とおっしゃるくらいのクジラが見れたんですが、それも全て船の上…。
起き上がる気力もありませんでした。

その日は結構な人数がバケツのお世話に…^ ^
同乗の外国人も船酔いしてたので(ダイビングなどでも外国人の船酔いって見たことない)よっぽどなのかなと…
ヒドイ人は一度も海に入ることなく最初から最後まで横になってました。。。


イルカと泳げるツアー内容については最高の体験です！

I used this service with my mother. We opted for the premium course that included lunch, but unfortunately, the food was not very good for the price we paid, which was disappointing.

Additionally, while it was said that we could experience various activities, I couldn't understand the explanations about the whales since I don't speak English. The only information provided was a paper outlining the day's schedule, which wasn't very detailed.

There were no signals for when things were supposed to start, so I felt like I had to keep checking the time and act on my own. Many people also experienced seasickness, and overall, it was an activity that I wouldn't want to do again.

母親と利用させて頂きました。
ランチ付きのプレミアムコースにしましたが、まずは、食事が値段の割にはあまり良いものがなく、残念でした。
また、色々な体験が出来るとの事でしたが、英語が分からないのでクジラの説明も分からず、説明の紙も１日の流れが書いてあるのみで、あまり詳しく書いてありませんでした。
全て、始まる合図等ないので、時計を見て自身で行動する感じです。
船酔いの人もとても多く、もう一度利用したいとは思わなかったアクティビティでした。

Due to the timing or weather, we were able to see the whales, but only for a brief moment as they surfaced. I think it also depends on luck, so we were just enjoying the cruise experience in the meantime.

時期的か天候の為かクジラは見えましたが背中が一瞬見える程度でした。運もあると思いますので僕たちはクルーズ気分を味わうついでにって感じでした。

I had always wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up somewhat on a whim, but it turned out to be much more fulfilling than I had imagined. There were Japanese staff members, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any inconvenience. I was worried about seasickness, but I was fine; however, a few people seemed to be feeling unwell. The staff were very attentive and offered advice like, "It's good to drink around this time on the bus," so for those who are concerned, I think it's better to take something. However, since the boat will sway, I believe seasickness is a personal responsibility. Also, since it was February, it was a bit chilly, and I rented a wetsuit separately, which was a good decision. By the afternoon, it warmed up with the sunlight, so it wasn't an issue. I was surprised to see the dolphins at a closer distance than I expected. I was really happy because I didn't think I would get to see them so up close. Moreover, I got to jump in several times, not just once. At the end, we were able to go snorkeling near the port. It seemed to be quite warm that day, and even though we went a little over time, we were able to see a lot. Above all, all the staff were kind, and their dedication was evident. I definitely want to participate again when I come back to Hawaii. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

いつかイルカと泳いでみたいなと思っていたので、何となく申し込んだのですが、想像していたよりも内容が濃く、とても充実していました。日本人スタッフさんがいるので、不自由なく過ごせました。心配していた船酔いですが、私は大丈夫でしたが、数名酔っているみたいでした。スタッフさんはかなり気にかけてくれていました。行きのバスの中でも今くらいから飲むと良いですよ、と一声かけてもらえるので、心配な方は飲まれた方が良いかと思います。ただ、船が揺れるのは仕方ないので、船酔いに関しては個人責任かと思います。また2月なので少し肌寒く、スーツを別でレンタルしましたが、して良かったです。午後近くなると日差しで暖かくなってきたので、問題はありませんでした。イルカは思ったより至近距離でびっくりしました。こんなに間近で見られるとは思っていなかったので、とても嬉しかったです。しかも一度ではなく、何回か飛び込ませてもらいました。最後は港の近くでシュノーケリングも出来ました。この日はかなり暖かかったようで、少し時間オーバーしても色々と見させて貰えました。とにかくスタッフさんが全員親切で、一生懸命なのが伝わって
きました。またハワイに来たら是非参加したいと思いました。素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

It was good, The kids loved it. There wasn't very many fish or things to look at.