All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

Overall, the cruising time is too long. While we could see the whales well, the time spent getting there and returning was excessive.

全体的には、クルージング時間が長すぎる。クジラはよく見えたが、見るまでの時間や
帰る時間が長すぎる。

I boarded the submarine expecting an underwater stroll in the waters of Hawaii, but to be honest, I was disappointed. The water was murky, making it hard to see, and my whole family got bored halfway through. Additionally, the commentary in Japanese was repetitive, which eventually made us feel sleepy. The father from the family next to us fell asleep partway through. I wish they had considered different diving spots when planning the tour.

潜水艦に乗ってハワイの海中散歩を期待して乗船しましたが、正直がっかりしました。海中が濁っていてよく見えず、家族全員途中で飽きてしまい、また日本語での解説も同じことの繰り返しで最後は眠気を催しました。隣の家族連れのお父さんは途中から眠ってしまいました。もう少し潜る場所を考えてツアーを企画してほしかったです。

I was able to see a giant manta up close! The manta was so close that it almost touched my wetsuit, and it spun around slowly several times. The sight of its wide-open mouth was so impressive that I felt like I might get sucked in. I also participated in a dolphin tour in addition to this one, and both were amazing experiences!!

On the tour, we arrived at the manta spot by boat before sunset, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset as well. After sunset, we entered the water and waited for the manta to come while holding onto a bar with LED lights. First, a lot of plankton gathered, and then, after a while, a large manta appeared to eat the plankton. I was moved by the intensity that was different from an aquarium!! I’ll include a video I shot with my GoPro during the tour (the manta appears in the middle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAtyJxeQiUw).

Although the sea was dark, the captain was always watching from the boat, and since we were holding onto the bar, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind.

The night sea can get cold even with a wetsuit, so it might be a good idea to bring a warm hoodie or light down jacket to wear after swimming. If you're worried about seasickness, it might be good to have some motion sickness medication as well.

The fantastical sight of the large mantas is still etched in my memory. My husband was also very surprised that something he had only dreamed of and thought could only be experienced through diving could be experienced while snorkeling! I’m really glad I participated in this tour on the Big Island.

巨大なマンタを本当に間近でみることができました！マンタは私のウエットスーツに触れそうなほどの距離で、何度かゆっくりと回転しました。マンタの大きく開いた口に吸い込まれるのではないかと思うほど大迫力でした。このツアーの他にイルカツアーにも参加しましたが、どちらも最高の体験でした！！

ツアーでは、日が沈む前に船でマンタのスポットに到着し、美しい夕陽もみることができました。日没後に海に入り、LEDライトがついたバーに掴まってマンタが来るのを待ちました。まず最初にたくさんのプランクトンが集まってきて、その後しばらくするとプランクトンを食べに大きなマンタが現れました。水族館とは違った迫力に感動しました！！このツアー中、Goproで撮影した動画（中盤にマンタが登場します。https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAtyJxeQiUw）を参考に載せておきます。

暗い海ですが、船長さんが常に船から見ていてくれますし、バーにつかまっているので、安心して楽しむことができました。

夜の海はウエットスーツを着ても冷えてくるので、泳いだ後に羽織れるよう暖かいパーカーかライトダウンなどを持っていくといいかもしれません。船酔いが心配な方は酔い止めもあるといいかと思います。

大きなマンタ達の幻想的な光景が今も目に焼き付いています。主人もこれまで夢にみていたこと、ダイビングでしかできないと思っていたことが、シュノーケルで体験できたことにとても驚いていました！ハワイ島でこのツアーに参加して本当によかったです。

Crew was friendly and knowledgeable and the sharks were big and abundant!

The voucher mentioned a small amount of money, and there were places where you could buy photos and goods if you didn't bring much. Not only was there interaction with dolphins, but there were also animals on-site, which was included in the time and was unexpected. I wish there was more information provided.

バウチャーには多少のお金と書かれており、ほとんど持って行かなかったら写真やグッズを購入出来たりする場所もあったり、イルカとの触れ合いだけでなく、現地で動物もいて、それ込みの時間だったり予定外でした。
もっと情報を書いて欲しいです。

I fulfilled my long-held dream of swimming with dolphins! Although I was worried that there was no guarantee of seeing them since they are wild animals, I was very satisfied to encounter a pod of dolphins three times on a sunny morning. Unfortunately, I didn't see any turtles, but since dolphins were my main goal and I got to see a stingray instead, I'm really glad I participated!

イルカと泳ぐという昔からの夢が叶いました！
野生の生き物なので、100％会えるわけではないのが心配だったものの、晴天の午前中に３回もイルカの群れに出会えて大満足でした。
残念ながらカメには会えませんでしたが、イルカが一番の目的だったのと、代わりにエイに会えたので、本当に参加してよかったです！

I was able to see the whale's tail for a moment. It seems that it's quite rare to see them in the way depicted in photos. The scenery alone is enjoyable enough. Spotting whales depends on luck.

鯨の尻尾が一瞬ですが、みれました。　なかなか写真のような姿は見れないようです。景色だけでも十分楽しめます。鯨は運に左右されます。

This was our first time participating as a group of eight across three generations, but the distance to the whales was far. Moreover, all we saw were spouts; we didn't get to witness the spectacular jumps and scenes we had imagined. My sons, who are in third and sixth grade, were bored and sat down. However, if you think of it as a leisurely cruise, it was a very elegant moment.

３世代８人で初めて参加したのですが、クジラまでの距離が遠いです。。しかも見れたのは潮吹きばかりで、想像してたようなジャンプなど豪快なシーンは見られませんでした。
小3.小６の息子達は退屈で座り込んでました。
のんびりクルージングできたと思えばとても優雅なひとときでした。

The guides were entertaining and we saw an octopus. Fun way to see the water if you aren't into snorkeling.

I swam with dolphins for a short time! Dolphins are so cute and intelligent! I’m filled with emotion. The photos taken were also really great.

短い時間でしたが、イルカと一緒に泳ぎました！イルカって、なんて可愛くて賢いのでしょう！もう感動で胸がいっぱい。撮ってくれた写真もすごく良かったです。

I participated in a three-generation trip. I was thinking of buying some snacks, but they weren't available, so I had to go to the buffet. The orange juice was delicious. I was glad to catch a glimpse of a whale.

三世代旅行で参加しました。中で軽食でも買おうと思ってましたが、販売されておらず、仕方なくブッフェに。オレンジジュースが美味しかったです。クジラはちらっと見えたのでよかったです。

Both my husband and 10 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Although I struggled with motion-sickness (while waiting for our turn to go down), once I was underwater, what an amazing experience that was!! My 10-year old who had to stand (she is just little above 4 feet) didn't mind that at all. She really enjoyed the experience, and begged us to go back again. So we will do this again when we visit Oahu next time. Not far from the shore, but the nature was just magnificent. The way nature and animals peacefully coexist with humans just catalyzed our Hawaii experience, and this adventure was well worth the cost! The staff was also very professional, and knowledgeable. Only if they cautioned us about motion sickness earlier on ;-)

I signed up on a whim the day before, but this became the most enjoyable activity of my trip to Hawaii. I was moved by the fact that these were wild dolphins, not trained ones.

前日に思いつきで申し込んだのですが、これが今回のハワイ旅行で一番楽しいアクティビティになりました。飼いならされたイルカではなく野生のイルカという点が感動しました。

As someone who is not good at swimming, I was nervous until it started, but the instructor explained everything in Japanese, allowing me to have this first experience. It felt like a different world when fish came to eat the bait from my hand and beautiful fish swam right in front of me. Since I participated with my child, we were able to walk along the ocean floor together, which was very considerate. I am thrilled to have had such a wonderful experience.

泳ぎが苦手な私は始まるまでドキドキでしたが、インストラクターの方が日本語でも説明してくれて初体験する事が出来ました。海中で魚が手元の餌を食べに来てくれたり目の前をきれいな魚が群れているのは別世界。親子での参加でしたので、気を利かして三人で並んで海底散歩出来ました。良い体験できて感激です

The was an awesome activity to do! My wife and I didn't want to go out and free swim with shark so this cage was perfect. We had a great crew that was nice, entertaining and took care of us. A very enjoyable time! A little tip is to go earlier in day because after about 9:30 or 10 the water starts to get rougher and rocks the boat more.

The initial orientation took place in a room inside the ship, so I felt a bit nauseous since I couldn't see the scenery. However, about 30 minutes after going out on deck, I was able to see whales about four times. On the way back, I stayed out on the deck the whole time, and it was a great memory to see Diamond Head and the city of Waikiki from the sea.

最初のオリエンテーションは船の中側の部屋での待機なので景色が見えない分少し酔いましたが、デッキに出てから約30分後にクジラを計4回くらい見ることが出来ました。
帰りはずっとデッキに出ていたので、海からダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキの街を見られて良い思い出になりました。

Our family enjoyed the entire crew and had a fantastic time.

The program picks you up around 8:30 AM from major hotels in Waikiki via a private large bus. You will depart at 2:30 PM and return to your original hotel.

It takes about 30 minutes to Sea Life Park, enjoying the coastal scenery along Diamond Head and Coco Marina, so it wasn't a burden even with children.

At the Dolphin Encounter, there is a pre-explanation for Japanese visitors by Japanese staff as soon as you enter (the activities will be in English). The changing room is spacious, so changing is not an issue, but the showers afterward do not have hot water, so bringing a larger bath towel to dry off properly might be necessary as it could be a bit cold.

With about eight people in one group, the time spent playing with the dolphins felt shorter compared to my previous experience in Mexico, and I found it a bit lacking.

You can enter the space in front of the pool with a stroller, so while my wife watched our 0-year-old, I took photos and videos from there. The entire Sea Life Park is stroller-friendly, so if you're unsure, I think it's better to bring one.

After the activities, there are dolphin shows, a turtle pool, children's play equipment, and souvenir shops, which provide plenty of time to kill before the return bus.

For meals, there are light snacks like hot dogs and pizza. However, many of the hot dogs are spicy, so caution is needed as they might be too hot for children.

プログラムは8:30位にワイキキの主要ホテルから専用の大型バスにてピックアップ。
現地14:30の出発で元のホテルに戻ります。

シーライフパークまでダイヤモンドヘッドやココマリーナなどの海岸沿いの
景色を楽しみながら30分程ですので子連れでも苦になりませんでした。

ドルフィンエンカウンターは、入場してすぐに日本人スタッフにより日本人向けの
事前説明があります。(アクティビティーは英語になります。)
更衣室は広く着替えは問題ないですが、終わった後のシャワーはお湯が
でないので大きめのバスタオルを持参してしっかり拭かないとちょっと寒いかも知れません。
8名くらいで1グループなので以前体験したメキシコと比べるとイルカと遊ぶ時間は短く、
少し物足りないと感じました。

プールの手前のスペースまでベビーカーで一緒に入って行けますので
0歳児は妻に見てもらいながら、そこから写真、ビデオの撮影をしました。
シーライフパーク全体がベビーカーで回れるので、迷っている場合は
持って行った方が良いと思います。

アクティビティー後は、イルカショーやウミガメのプール、子供用の遊具、お土産店
があって、帰りのバスまでは十分に時間潰しになります。

食事は軽食中心にホットドッグやピザがあります。ただしホットドッグ類は
スパイシーなものが多くて子供には辛いので注意が必要です。

I must admit, I was a bit apprehensive about this adventure as the fateful morning arrived. We were in Oahu visiting our Son and his wife, she was particularly interested in the shark tour. My wife, on the other hand, would have none of it, fortunately, they have an 'Observer' option available. We boarded the Kai Ou after removing our shoes and headed out. The Captain explained that the sharks had become accustomed to the sound of the engines since there had been crabbing done in the past and they would not need to chum the water...we were going to be the bait. The water was absolutely beautiful, a bit on the choppy side, however, which made entering the cage a little more adventurous. It was really amazing being in the water with the sharks all around, there were between 8 and twelve, plus a few other fish, including some very large Trumpet Fish. I think my wife got the worst end of the deal as she was sea sick when we got back in the boat. The crew members were awesome, I would definitely recommend this adventure!!!

It was a good experience, but the waves were intense and I got seasick. It might be a bit tough for those who are sensitive to seasickness. Also, it's better to pay the crew to take photos for you! I saw some beautiful photos taken by others. It's quite difficult to take them yourself.

いい経験できましたけど、波がすごくて船酔いしました。船酔いに弱いかたにはちょっと…。
また、写真はお金を払ってクルーにとってもらったほうがいいですよ！他のかたが撮ってもらった写真を見ましたがとても素敵でした！
自分でとるのはなかなか難しいです

Seriously guys, this is a must. There was a whole bunch of sharks circling around us, and we saw a school of fishes too! I mean come on, you could finally say you swam with the Sharks! Tip: take motion sickness pills. The boat ride there could make you feel a little sick

This time, I participated with my 3-year-old child.

It was very helpful to have a plan where we could interact directly with the dolphins in front of the dolphin tank without getting into the water.

While there are other plans that involve entering the pool, for children who are not comfortable in the water or for those who would prefer to interact with dolphins without going into the pool, this was a highly recommended plan, which is why I signed up. I think it was the best option for families with small children.

However, since we traveled from Waikiki to the park, considering the time until the return bus, I felt a bit unsatisfied. The actual time for the activity was about 30 to 40 minutes... It seemed like this plan was not an official one at the park (the staff's somewhat spontaneous handling suggested this), so it felt like it ended abruptly. After the interaction with the dolphins, I felt like the wait for the shuttle was longer than expected.

During that time, there were also penguins, an aquarium (with a shark tank), and a birdhouse where you could feed birds for free, as well as a dolphin show that you could watch at certain times. Plus, the view of the open ocean from the overseas side was fantastic! So, we were able to stroll around the park.

If possible, it would be great if the explanation for the plan included more information about these activities, as it could have helped us enjoy that time even more.

Overall, the plan to interact with the dolphins was very good, but as it stands, there is a risk of misunderstanding that you will be with the dolphins the entire time upon arrival. I actually felt that way.

However, I was fortunate to have a conversation with a Japanese woman at the park, who kindly accompanied us and translated the explanations given by the foreign staff about the dolphins. I am very grateful for that!

今回は、子供（3歳）の子供連れにて、参加させていただきました。

水に入らず、イルカ用の水槽前で、じかに触れ合うことができる、プランにてとても助かりました。

ほかのプランで、プールに入る企画も良いのですが、水になれない子供や出来れば、プールに入らなくてもイルカとふれあいたい！って、方には、とってもオススメ！な企画だったので申し込みしました。
ちっちゃい子が、いるプランではベストな、企画だったとは思います。

ただ、今回は、ワイキキからパークへの来園だったので、帰のバスまでの時間を考慮すると、ちょっとだけ物足りなさが残ったかもしれませんでした。
実質時間、３０～４０分程度の、企画だったので。。。
こちらの企画自体が、パークでの正規プランで無いようにも（ちょっとだけスタッフの急な企画チックな対応が。。。）見受けられたので、あっけなく終わったような。。。？。ほぇ？っと、イルカちゃんとのふれあい終了後、なんとなく送迎までの時間が長く感じられたのも、状況でした。

まぁ、そのあいだにも、園内には、ペンギン、水族館（サメさんの水槽）や、間近でのカメさん（しこたまいました。）とか、インコかな？の無料で入れて餌付けまでできる鳥小屋もあり・イルカショウも時間によっては見ることも出来、また、これがまた、海外線から望む外洋の景色も最高♪と、なんだかんだ、ブラブラと園内を散策することもできました。

出来れば、当該のプラン説明にも、そこら辺是非、説明文入れていただいてもらえれば、もっと事前情報とし、収集しいろいろとその時間をもっと楽しめたかもしれないですね。

全面的に、イルカと触合うとの企画はとても良いのですが、そのままだと、登園時、終始イルカといるものと誤認識してしまうおそれが出てきます。実際そう感じました。

でも、パークには唯一日本の方が、一名（女性）の方とたまたま、お話することができ、いろいろと、同行していただきながら説明やら、ご配慮いただけてイルカのイロハを説明された外人さんの説明をわざわざ訳して頂いたりととてもお世話になりました。感謝です！

I am 58 years old, but Julie kindly taught me how to use the snorkel and tips on how to get close to the dolphins, so I was able to meet the dolphins and the sea turtle professor without any issues. The person who took our photos was also very kind and attentive to everyone, which made it easy to relax and enjoy myself. I'm really glad I participated.

５８才の私でしたが、ジュリさんが、シュノーケルの使い方や、イルカ先生と近づけるコツを、丁寧に教えてくれたので、全然うまくイルカ先生やウミガメ大教授に会えました。写真を撮ってくれた人も、親切で、全員に気配りしてくれて、安心して楽しみ過ぎちゃいました。参加してよかったです。

The waters were choppy but that didn't stop us! The crew was very polite and professional. You can watch the sharks from the boat while the other groups go too so you aren't bored. I do a lot of snorkeling and diving around the island, but this was a very unique experience. I will be bringing any other people who visit me to your company, thank you for an unforgettable time!

I participated with my mother in her 60s and my daughter who is 1 year and 10 months old. During the pre-activity briefing, we were informed that if the child cried, the dolphins would get startled and we would have to leave the pool, which made me a bit nervous as we entered the water. Thanks to the dolphins' charm, my daughter was full of curiosity! She reached out her hand to touch the approaching dolphins and was even actively giving them kisses. My mother, who had always dreamed of interacting with dolphins, was very happy as well.

60代の母、１歳１０ヶ月の娘と３人で参加しました。
事前の説明で、子供が泣いたらイルカがビックリするからプールから出てもらうと説明があり、少しドキドキしながらプールに入りました。イルカパワーか娘は興味深々！
近づいてくるイルカに自ら手を伸ばして触ったり、イルカとチューも積極的にしてました。
母もイルカと触れ合うことが夢だったらしくとても喜んでくれました。

I participated in Dolphin Adventure. Besides the three points on the schedule, you can touch the dolphins multiple times and even feed them. It's a lot of fun! However, since bringing my own camera is not allowed, I think I will have to purchase the photos taken at the park. They are quite expensive (laughs) - $36 for two photos, and you can also buy a DVD for $55.
After that, we spent time in the park until the bus departure time, which was about three hours.
We had lunch, watched the dolphin show, fed the parrots, fed the turtles, rolled around on the grass, and went to look at the photos to pass the time. While it’s definitely not cheap, I’m glad I did it!

ドルフィン・アドベンチャーに参加しました。スケジュールにある３点以外にも何度もイルカに触れさせてもらえますし。エサもあげれます。楽しいです！ただ自分のカメラの持ち込みが不可のためパークで撮ってもらった写真を購入する事になると思います。それが高いんです(笑)2枚で36＄、DVD（55＄）も購入出来ます。
　その後は、バスの時間まで園内で過ごします。約3時間ほどでした。
私たちは、ランチを食べて→イルカのショーを見て、インコのえさやり、カメのえさやり、芝生でゴロゴロ、写真を見に行って、時間をつぶしました。金額的には決して安いものではありませんが、やって良かったです！

I booked this for a family trip in April, and first, I was surprised by the size of the ship, which was larger than I expected.

As soon as we set sail, breakfast was included, and I enjoyed it while having a great time on the cruise.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the weather was nice, and the view of Honolulu from the sea was amazing, which made me very satisfied.

I plan to use this service again next time and hope to see whales in person.

４月に家族旅行で申し込みました、まず、予想しては船より大きな船でビックリでした。
出航してすぐに朝食付きでしたので、美味しく頂いてクルーズを楽しみました。

残念ながらホエールは見ることは出来ませんでしたが、天気もよくて、海から見るホノルルの景色は最高で満足できました。

次回も利用予定してホエールをリアルで見てみたいです。

I wanted to try riding a underwater scooter, so after considering various options, I decided to sign up for this tour. However, I was a bit anxious because it was going to be in English. I had seen a Japanese DVD explaining the underwater scooter, and one of the staff members was a fourth-generation Japanese woman, so I felt reassured as I could have normal conversations in Japanese and enjoyed myself.

You can breathe normally while using the underwater scooter, making it easy to enjoy the underwater world. A support diver is nearby to guide you towards the fish and sea turtles, and seeing a sea turtle swimming so close is truly an unknown world!

This experience will change your perspective on the world!

水中スクーターに乗ってみた〜い！と思いいろいろ検討した結果このツアーに参加申込。でも、英語での対応とのことでしたので少し不安がありました。水中スクーターについての説明は日本語のDVDで視れたことと、スタッフの一人は日系4世の女性で、普通の会話は日本語OKでしたので安心して楽しめました。
水中スクーターは普通に呼吸ができるので、手軽に海中の世界を楽しめます。サポートのダイバーが側にいて、魚や海亀のいる方向をガイドしてくれ、手の届く近さで海亀が泳いでいるのは正に未知の世界です！
この体験は世界観が変わりますよー!!

This was great!!! 1st class all the way!!! I recommend these guys hand down!!!

Tight seating. Hard time hearing due to other loud people