All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

We went on moonlight snorkeling tour and saw four manta rays, two quite big, they are so graceful dancing in the water below the light and passing inches from our bodies without touching us and without any fear. This experience is one to be remembered for the lifetime.
Said that, the service given is below expectations.
Let's start from pricing, no reduced price for the one that is not going off board snorkeling.
We arrived on time for the check in and the boat wasn't in the water yet, due to a problem with the truck. Maybe the info on the tour had been already given to the other participants, but nothing more for us. I recieved the wet suit, even though there was no locker room to change, only the marina restrooms.
Anyhow the boat went in the water just in time to go onboard, no gangboard, assuming people is used to jump on and off board.
We went quite fast to the point where manta rays are usually seen, there was already another boat from a different charter, we stood just aside them.
Gear provided by them, good quality, no water entered during all the visit.
Just few basic rules, do not dive, do not touch them, do not kick them, lay horizontally and stay attached to the plastic board, which hosts lights to attract plancton.
As said at the beginning, the experience is really wonderful and makes me almost forget the service part.
Returning onboard, just a minute to remove the wet suit, get dry, have a glass of hot soup and go back as fast as possible to the harbour.
A formal and quick goodbye and that's it.
Overall you cannot miss the mant rays snorkeling experience, but consider also other service providers with respect to this one.

A childhood dream, taking a submarine cruise. Recommending others to have and enjoy the exceptional tour and see the ever hidden bed of a ocean and the variety of life. Lovely entertaining staff and great customer care. Our 1st dive had to be cancelled because of strong current. Immediately they offered rescheduling or refund. Great.

This was an incredible experience. This had to have been my favorite excursion that I have ever done in Hawaii. The staff was great and being able to purchase the video and pictures that you can watch over and over was wonderful. This is definitely one activity that I would do again.

I participated because I wanted to touch a dolphin! I was already happy just to meet a dolphin up close, but I was very satisfied to be able to touch them a lot and even get a kiss♪ The park isn't very large, so we had some extra time since we only participated in one program, but we relaxed and enjoyed watching the birds and turtles. It became a very nice memory!

イルカに触ってみたい！と参加しました。間近でイルカに会えただけでも嬉しかったですが、沢山触らせてもらったり、チュウもしてもらって大満足です♪園内は広くないので１つしかプログラムに参加しなかった私達には時間が余ってしまいましたが、鳥や亀などを見てのんびりしてました。とても良い思い出になりました！

I participated with my family on April 4, 2015.

The weather was nice, and it was a pleasant time with the sea breeze, but according to the staff, whales are returning to the Arctic during this period, so it's common not to see them.

Although we didn't see any whales, there were various events on the ship, such as hula dancing experiences, so we weren't bored.

Next time, I think I'll participate during the season when the whales are present.

2015/4/4 家族で参加しました。

天気もよく潮風が気持ちいい時期でしたが、
スタッフの方が言うには、この時期はクジラが北極圏に帰っているので
会えない事が多いとのことでした。

クジラに会えませんでしたが、船内でフラ体験など、いろいろイベントがあり
退屈しませんでした。

次回は、クジラのいる時期に参加したと思います。

I encountered a pod of dolphins twice!

Unfortunately, they didn't play with us... But I guess just being able to see them was lucky. I really wanted to dive down to the dolphins without a life jacket!

At first, my wife was hesitant to go into the ocean, but once she got in and saw the dolphins and sea turtles, she was thrilled! However, while watching the turtles, she got seasick and had to throw up... (laughs)

Even with a green face, she was excited. As for me, even though I'm over sixty, I successfully graduated from Dolphin Middle School!

The guide was a lively woman, which was great!

I have one complaint. There was no mention that reconfirmation was necessary, but there was a message at the hotel, so I called the contact number, but they said it wasn't in use... I wish the information was updated accurately.

イルカの群れには2回遭遇！

残念ながら、一緒に遊んではもらえなかったけど・・・。
まあ、遭遇できただけでもラッキーなのかな・・・。
できればライフジャケットなしで、イルカのところまで
潜りたかった！

最初、妻は沖の海に入るのが怖いとしり込みしていたが、
いざ入ってイルカやウミガメを見たら大感激！！
ただ、カメを見ているうちに波酔いして、撒き餌・・・。（笑い

青い顔しながらも感激していた。
私自身、還暦過ぎだけど私立イルカ中学を無事卒業！！

ガイドも元気な女性でよかったよ！！

一つだけクレーム。
リコンファーム必要な旨の記載がなかったけど、ホテルに
伝言があったので、連絡先の電話をしたが、使われていない
とのことだったけど・・・。情報は正確にアップして欲しい。

After fellowship in Honolulu, my co fellows & I decided to try the Atlantis submarine as our final activtity! All worth it & my daughter who is with us enjoyed the Waikiki underwater. Great to see Waikiki underwater!

I was able to experience the wonderful world of marine blue. I could admire various types of fish and see sea turtles resting on a ship that was sunk for the purpose of creating a reef. I also saw them swimming afterward... The Japanese commentary was witty and added to the fun. I highly recommend it to everyone.

マリーンブルーのすばらしい世界を体験できました。さまざまな種類の魚が鑑賞できまた、魚礁用に沈めた船の上で海がめが休んでいる姿を見ることができました。その後で泳いでいる姿も、、、。日本語の解説もウィットに富み、楽しさ倍増です。皆さんにお勧めします。

This submarine cruise was amazing!! The crew was so friendly and our guide was funny. It was obvious everyone loved their job. Our guide was obviously an experienced diver because he knew so much about all the various fish we saw and had lots of great stories involving the different fish/coral.

The visibility was amazing the day we went. I think I took almost 200 pictures. We were so surprised when we saw 2 shipwrecks on the cruise. Such a fun bonus!

My husband is very outdoorsy and was a little whiny about doing the submarine over an actual snorkel day cruise. He loved the submarine and thought it was so much fun. We will definitely do it again when we're back.

I was amazed at how close I could see the manta rays! I was told not to touch them, but the manta rays came close on their own, and I ended up touching them… it really felt like an exhilarating attraction! However, on the way back, I felt like I was going to freeze to death from the wind hitting my wet body after getting seasick. I think it would have been nice to have a bit more explanation about the manta rays from the guide.

びっくりするほどマンタが近くで見れました！触らないようにと言われてましたが、マンタが勝手に近づいてきて触れてしまうことも…ほんとに迫力満点のアトラクションのようでした！
ただ帰りは船酔いと濡れた体に風があたり極寒で死にそうでした。
ガイドからマンタに関する説明がもう少しあってもよかったかなと思います。

Stand-up paddleboarding was more difficult than I expected due to the strong winds. There were three groups with two participants each, but we only had two paddleboards for six people, so I think it would have been better to have one more board.
The underwater scooter was easy to use, and I enjoyed the sea enough. I was very satisfied to see a turtle swimming nearby, hold a starfish, and have many fish come close to me.
When we got back on the boat, many people were exhausted from the cold and seasickness, and although I wanted to go snorkeling, I gave up. If there had been less wind, I think we could have enjoyed it more, but the weather is beyond our control.
I was anxious because I don't understand English, but Judy, who was a fourth-generation guide, was very friendly and kindly explained everything, so there were no issues at all.

スタンドアップパドルは、風が強すぎて、乗るのが思っていたより、難しかったです。2人参加で3組だったのですが、6人に2台のパドルだったので、もう一台あると良いと思いました。
水中スクーターは、耳抜きもすぐに出来て
十分海の中を楽しめました。カメが近くに泳いでいたり、ヒトデを持たせてくれたり、目の前にたくさんの魚が近寄って来てくれて、とても満足です。
船に上がると、皆んな寒さと船酔いで、ぐったりしている人が多く、シュノーケルもしたかったのですが、諦めました。
風が少なければ、もっと楽しめたのでしょうが、天候は仕方ないですね。
英語が分からないので不安でしたが、4世のジュディ？さんがとてもフレンドリーで親切に説明してくれたので、何の不都合もありませんでした。

This is amazing experience, Staff was so nice and fun.
Recommendable for everyone
I would love to do this one again!!

I chose the early morning English tour because it was inexpensive. I didn't understand the explanations very well, but I could tell there were whales from everyone's reactions, so I think that's not a problem. However, it seems that April is already the end of the season, and we didn't see many whales doing the dynamic jumps like in the photos. But it was adorable to see a mother whale and her calf swimming together nearby. I want to go again during the peak season next time. They sell a set with a commemorative photo and a disc with whale images for about 2000 yen. I thought it would sell better if they offered just the commemorative photo at a lower price.

安かったので早朝の英語のツアーにしました。説明はあまりよく分からなかったけど、クジラがいるぞ！的なことは、皆の行動で分かるので問題ないかと思います。
ただ４月はもう終わりの時期みたいで、写真の様なダイナミックなジャンプは何頭ものクジラは見られませんでした。けどクジラの親子が近くをずっと一緒に泳いでいて可愛かったです。今度はシーズンの時に行きたいと思います。記念写真とクジラの画像やらが入ったロムとセットで2000円くらいで売られてます。記念写真だけにしてもっと安くすれば売れるのになー、と思いました。

It was my mother's first time in Hawaii. When it comes to Hawaiian experiences, a submarine tour is a must! It was lucky that it was a bit cheaper. My mother seemed very satisfied to experience the essence of Hawaii.

母親にとっては初めてのハワイ。
ハワイらしい体験といえば、潜水艦！!
少しお安くなっていたのはラッキーでした。
母もハワイらしさを体験できて大満足の様子でした。

I participated with my mother, who can't swim. It seems she had heard from my grandmother that the submarine tour in Hawaii was great, so we decided to give it a try. We enjoyed the trolley ride to the pickup point, and the cruise to the submarine had beautiful scenery, which was nice. The submarine was a bit less impressive than I expected; the water looked murky and there weren't many fish. However, we did see a sea turtle, which was enjoyable. It would be better if the price were a little lower.

泳げない母と参加。母が祖母からハワイの潜水艦ツアーが良かったと何度も聞いていたようで、参加してみることにしました。お迎えのトロリーから楽しめて、潜水艦までの船でのクルーズも景色良くてよかったです。潜水艦は期待していたよりかは、水が濁ってみえるのと魚も少なかったかなーという印象でした。でもウミガメもみれたし楽しめました。お値段がもう少し安いといいのだけど。

I wasn't expecting much since the whale season was coming to an end, but I saw a lot of whales in the distance. They were splashing water and showing their tails.

In the middle of the trip, a whale passed right by the side of the boat, and I was surprised! It was a great experience that you can't have often in Japan.

クジラのシーズンも終わりに近かったのであまり期待していませんでしたが、遠くのほうでたくさんクジラが見えました。水しぶきをあげたり、尻尾がみえたり。

中ごろには、船の脇をクジラが通り、びっくりしました！
日本ではあまり出来ない体験ができて、とてもよかったです。

Whale watching offers the chance to see various sights depending on your luck. Depending on the difficulty, you may witness spouts, splashes from the tail, and back jumps, allowing you to test your fortune. If you happen to miss all of these, don't worry, as a re-boarding is guaranteed, so feel free to head out with peace of mind.

ホエールウォッチングは、あなたの運次第で次の光景を見ることができます。難易度に応じて、潮吹き→尾びれのしぶき→背面ジャンプと続き、あなたの運を試すことができます。万が一、このどれも見れないときは再乗船が保障されているので安心してお出かけ下さい。

Picked up near the hotel at 6:30 AM. Since it was early, I planned to sleep during the transfer, but we had a briefing about swimming with dolphins (don't chase them) and checking fin sizes, and before I knew it, we arrived at the harbor in about 45 minutes.

Since the water temperature was low, I rented a wetsuit for an additional $10, put on a life jacket, and boarded the boat to set sail. Within five minutes of departure, we spotted dolphins! I quickly put on my fins and snorkel and jumped into the water. (Apparently, it was a good day for finding dolphins.) I was glad I rented the wetsuit because the water was cold.

The dolphins swam away quickly, but when I floated and waited, they returned, and I was able to see them perfectly this time. I thought there would be only a few, but there were about a dozen—what a surprise to see such a large group!

The dolphins kept coming back, and after enjoying plenty of dolphin sightings, we got back on the boat and moved to the next turtle spot. I got pretty tired from the waves, so I had a snack to recharge. At the turtle spot, I saw not only turtles but also a variety of colorful tropical fish.

I wanted to dive a little since I was there, but due to the buoyancy of the wetsuit, I couldn't dive easily... However, a turtle came up to the surface, and I was able to see it up close (though touching a turtle incurs a fine).

On the way back, I fell into a deep sleep and returned to the hotel before noon. I had such a fulfilling time, and since it was still morning, I could still do some sightseeing and shopping, so I was very satisfied!

朝6半ホテル近くでピックアップ。朝早かったので移動中眠るつもりだったが、移動中にイルカと泳ぐときの注意点（追いかけちゃダメ）や、フィンのサイズ確認などあり、話聞いてたら45分ほどでハーバーに到着。
水温低いとのことでウエットスーツを追加レンタル（10ドル）し、救命胴衣つけて船に乗り込み出航。
出航して5分もたたないうちにイルカ発見！すぐにフィンとシュノーケルつけ、水中に。（この日はイルカみつけるのはやかったらしい）水が冷たかったのでウエットスーツ借りてよかったと思う。
イルカが泳ぐスピード早くていってしまったけど、プカプカ浮かんで待ってたら、すぐ戻ってきてくれて今度はばっちり見られた。
数頭くらいだと思ってたから十数頭～？けっこうな群れで驚いた。
その後も何度もイルカが戻ってきてくれ、たっぷりイルカを見てから船に上がり、次のカメポイントに移動。
波に揺られてけっこう疲れたので、もらった軽食食べて復活。
カメポイントはカメだけでなく、いろとりどりの熱帯魚も見られた。
せっかくだから少し潜りたかったけど、ウエットスーツの浮力のせいか、なかなか潜れず…
でもカメが海面にあがってきてくれたので、こちらもさわれそうなくらい近くで見られた（カメさわったら罰金だけど）
帰りの移動は爆睡して12時前にホテル戻り。
これだけ充実した時間を過ごせてまだ午前なので、ここからまだ観光も買い物もできるし、大満足！！

The ship was large, and I was worried about the swaying, but it wasn't too bad. They announced the direction where the whales were, so I was able to see them well. However, it seems that due to wildlife protection, we couldn't get too close, so I couldn't really grasp the size of the whales. At first, I even thought they might be dolphins.

船も大きく心配していた揺れもあまりありませんでした。
鯨がいる方向をアナウンスしてもらえるのでよく見ることが出来ました。ただ、野生生物の保護上あまり近くに寄ることは出来ないようで実際のところ鯨の大きさを実感することは出来ませんでした。イルカかなと最初は思ったほどです。

The boat was decent, the ride itself was lovely and very sunny. We did see whales despite it being the end of the season. However, our guide was not very knowledgeable when it came to the actual whales. Wikipedia could have done a better job informing us. Lots of "um, and stuff" and had no answers to people's questions. Maybe a brush up on information and some note cards would help?

The children were satisfied. The parents were okay. Since we have experience in other countries, I guess this is about what we expected? Overall, it was a well-organized tour.

子供は満足。親はまあまあ。他国での経験があるので、こんなもんかな？全般的には良くまとまったツアーでした。

The whale watching cruise was a success. We saw some great whale activity. In addition to seeing several big whale tales splash in the water, we saw whales "log" and one breach the water and splash down.

Very knowledgeable and friendly crew. Great family experience. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

Last time, I rode on the smaller submarine, so this time I chose the larger one called the Premium Submarine. The size difference is quite significant, and it was impressive when it surfaced. The interior is spacious, and the large windows make it easy to see underwater. Entering involves descending a vertical ladder, which adds a bit of tension. The wreckage of ships and planes is mysterious.

前回一度小さな方の潜水艦に乗ったことがありましたので今回プレミアムサブマリンと言う大きな方を選択しました。大きさもかなり違い浮上して来る時は圧巻でした艦内も広く窓も大きいので水中が見やすいです。入る時は垂直の梯子で降りるので少し緊張感有ります、船や飛行機の残骸は神秘的です。

This time, I went to Sea Life Park. It was my first visit, and I was excited to play with the dolphins as I headed to the pool. What awaited me was a large dolphin. I received a warm welcome and immediately shook hands and kissed the dolphin. It was such a wonderful welcome. I remember feeling so happy that my heart was racing. After that, I swam together with the dolphin and had a fun day. I definitely think everyone should go; you won't regret it. The excitement continues to linger.

今回はシ－ライフパ－クにいきました。初めてでしたがイルカと遊ぶを楽しみに、ワクワクしながらプ－ルにいきました。待っていたのは大きなイルカでした。歓迎を受けて早々握手を行いすぐさまイルカとキスをしました。なんとすばらしい歓迎でした。とにかく嬉しくて心臓がドキドキしたのを覚えています。その後一緒に泳いだり、楽しい一日を過ごしました。
皆さん絶対行って損はないとおもいます。感動がつづくこのごろです。

Had a blast on the whale watching trip - nice boat, great crew and lots of whales. Perfect for small children, too. Thanks!

The scheduled date was canceled due to rough waves and was carried out the next day. I participated this time as a preview, thinking of joining with my grandchildren next time. I heard that the person who participated with me was doing this for the fifth time, and I joined with high expectations, but it turned out to be quite ordinary, which was a bit disappointing. I think it would be great if someone fluent in English could explain. I believe the person explaining should incorporate unique stories to make it even better. I think my grandchildren will have to give up next time due to language barriers.

予約した日程は、波が荒く中止で翌日に実行。次回、孫達と一緒にと思い、下見で今回参加しました。一緒に参加した人は今回で５回目だと聞き、期待度ピークで参加したら、余りにも普通で、期待外れでチョット残念。英語が堪能な方は最高だと思いました。説明する方がユニークな話を交えて最高だと思います。次回孫達は言葉の関係が有り断念せざるを得ないと思っています。

I participated with my 10-year-old and 7-year-old children. It was English-only, but there was a brochure written in Japanese, so I didn't have any particular difficulties. The waves were calm, but there was enough rocking that I felt a bit seasick even after taking motion sickness medication. However, once we were in the cage, there were so many sharks that I forgot about the seasickness and had a great time. My 7-year-old son loves sharks, so he was very excited. When he drew a picture of a shark and gave it to the captain on the way back, the captain was very happy. Later, I heard from a local that many participants were from Australia, and while there are shark tours in Australia, they are extremely expensive, so everyone seems to do them here. I bought the DVD for $75, and it became a wonderful memory. I want to go again, but I'm a bit scared of seasickness...

10歳と7歳の子供と参加しました。
英語オンリーですが日本語で書かれたパンフレットもあり、特に困った事はありませんでした。
波は穏やかでしたが酔い止めを飲んでても酔うくらいの揺れはありました。
でも、檻に入ったらたくさんのサメがいて酔いも忘れるほど楽しかったです。
7歳の息子はサメが大好きなので大興奮してました。
息子が帰りにサメの絵を描いて船長さんに渡したらとても喜んでくれました。
後で現地の方に聞いたら、オーストラリアの参加者のかたが多くオーストラリアにもサメツアーはあるのですがものすごく高いので皆さんこちらでやられるそうです。
DVDが75ドルで買いましたがとても良い思い出になりました。
また行きたいけど、船酔いが恐いかな…

The guides were very kind! We even saw a whale by chance✨ We also saw a manta ray do a full circle right in front of us! However, I wonder if April was not the right season... I almost lost consciousness on the way back due to the cold and seasickness. I'm usually strong enough to read a book in the car without getting sick, but at that moment, the manta ray was so close that I was so moved that my seasickness disappeared. I recommend going during a time when the sea is calm and warm...

案内してくださる方々は、とても優しいです！クジラも偶然見れました✨マンタも目の前でグルっと二回！しかし、4月は時期ではなかったのでしょうか…寒さと船酔いで帰りは意識を失いかけました。車中でも本が読めるほど、酔いなどには強い方なのですが、、
ただ、マンタがあまりに近かったので、その時だけは感動で酔いは吹っ飛びました。
海が穏やかで暖かい時期はおすすめです…

We participated as a family. I think more than half of the guests were Japanese. After we set sail for a while, the captain stopped in an area where whales might be and made announcements in English about which direction they were located. Everyone then rushed over to that side, straining their eyes and holding their breath, staring at the sea. (That silent moment felt strange.)

In my case, there were about 5 or 6 instances like that, but I hardly saw anything. (The photo was taken with a super telephoto lens.) Even if a whale spouted water occasionally, it was hard to tell where it would appear in the vast ocean, and most of the time it was either very far away or a fleeting moment that I missed. No matter how brief or distant it was, if a whale appeared, it would count as an "encounter," so it seems we wouldn't receive a free ticket for the next time.

However, it really seems to be a matter of luck. A lady I met on the boat said that the last time she went, a whale came very close, and it was an impressive sight!

家族で参加しました。お客さんの半分以上は日本の方だったと思います。出港してしばらくすると、船長さんが鯨のいそうなあたりを探して泊まり、英語でどこの方角に居ますとかアナウンスが入ります。すると皆一斉にそっちへ行って目を凝らして海をジッと固唾をのんで目つめます。（そのシーンとした時間が変な感じでした）
私の場合はそういうのが5～6回あって、ほとんどが見れなかった。（写真はカメラの超望遠です）たまに潮ふいたとしても、広い海のどこに出るかわからないし、すんごい遠くにだったり、一瞬の出来事で見逃してしまうのがほとんどかも。どんなに一瞬でも、どんなに遠くでよく見えなくても、現れれば「遭遇した」となるので、次回の無料券はもらえないみたい。
でも、ほんとに運みたいで、船上であったご婦人は、前に乗ったときはすぐ近くに鯨がきて迫力だったわ！なんて仰っておりました。

End of season for whale watch so we didnt get to see one but it was lovely just to cruise around the ocean. Nice weather on that day. Free transportation pick up and friendly staff. Got free re sail voucher but upgraded mine to atlantis submarine which was amazing to see things underwater. Will sign up to this in the future again