All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I participated with my children, who are in first and third grade. The pickup vehicle from the hotel to the port was an open bus without windows, which was tough for me since I'm sensitive to exhaust fumes, and it was also very bumpy, making me feel nauseous.

On the way to the submarine by boat from the port, I was excited to see the submarine surfacing. The guide's explanations were in Japanese, which made it easy to focus on searching for fish (those who spoke other languages used headphones).

Depending on where you sit, the view can vary slightly, which can be a pleasant surprise or a bit disappointing. Although it was expensive for our family of four to participate, I’m glad we did. I’m satisfied.

小1と小3の子供を連れて参加。
ホテルから港に向かう時の迎えの車が窓のないオープンなバスで、排気ガスが苦手な私には道中がきつく、さらにすごく揺れたので酔いそうだった。
港から船で潜水艦に向かう際に、これから乗る潜水艦が浮上してくる様を見れて気分が盛り上がる。ガイドの説明が日本語で行われたので、分かりやすく魚探しに集中できた（他言語の方はイヤホン）。
座る席がどこかによって、見える景色も微妙に違うので得したり、悔しくなったり。
家族4人で申し込むと高い値段になるけど、参加して良かった。満足。

Before checking in, there was an explanation in Japanese, which helped us anticipate our activities until we left. There are paid lockers, but you can keep your belongings nearby when interacting with the dolphins. By the way, the showers only have cold water and are located outside the changing room. Since we had the first session in the morning, after it ended, we changed in the changing room, put our swimsuits and towels in the locker, and strolled around the park.

The changing room is not as clean as those in Japan and allows shoes, but it is spacious enough for two people with a child, and there are shelves to place your belongings. If you plan to purchase photos or DVDs, I recommend entering the water at the end of the line, as you will be well-captured by the camera.

This is an activity suitable for small children. My child, who just turned three, seemed to enjoy it and made wonderful memories of Hawaii, saying they kissed the dolphin.

受付する前に日本語での説明があったので、帰るまでの行動が想定できてよかったです。
有料ロッカーがありますが、イルカと触れあうときはすぐそばに置いておけます。ちなみにシャワーは水のみで、更衣室の外です。私たちは朝イチの会だったので、終わってから更衣室で着替えたあとに、水着やタオルをロッカーに入れて、パーク内をぶらつきました。
更衣室は土足ですし日本ほどキレイなものではないですが、子供と二人で入っても余裕の広さで、荷物をおく台もあります。
写真やDVDを購入されるつもりの方は、水に入るときに列の最後に入ると、カメラによく映りますので、おすすめします。
小さいお子様向けのアクティビティです。３才になったばかりのうちの子は楽しめたようで、イルカさんとちゅーした、とハワイの良い思い出になったようです。

I had a dream of swimming with dolphins, and it came true! The guide was a woman who was bright and articulate, providing just the right amount of information. The round-trip transportation and instructions on the boat were clear, allowing me to participate with peace of mind.

After about 20-30 minutes out at sea, we encountered a pod of dolphins. It was said that there were probably around 80 of them, and we hit the biggest pod of the year. During the day, they were swimming while half-asleep, so we couldn't see them jumping, but it was a rare experience to hear their sounds and see baby dolphins.

It gets cold when you come out, so it's better to bring a hoodie or something similar. I participated wearing a rash guard and leggings, but others rented wetsuits for about 1,000 yen. I think it would be cold without one.

After the dolphins, we moved the boat a little and went snorkeling, where we also encountered sea turtles. It was really fun. I hope that the other boats were operated in a way that wouldn't stress the dolphins.

イルカと泳ぐのが夢でしたがそれが叶いました！
ガイドさんは女性の方で、明るくハキハキしていて必要十分な情報を提供してくれます。往復の送迎、船での指示などもわかりやすく、安心して参加できました。
沖に出て20-30分でイルカの群れに遭遇。おそらく80頭くらいはいるだろうということで、今年一番の大きな群れに当たったということでした。
昼間は半分寝ながら泳いでいる、ということでジャンプなどを見ることはできませんが赤ちゃんイルカがいたり、鳴き声が聴こえたり、貴重な体験でした。
上がると寒いので、パーカーなどは持参した方が良いです。自分はラッシュガードとスパッツを着て参加しましたが、他の人はウェットスーツを千円くらいで借りていました。着ないと寒いと思います。
イルカの後は船で少し移動してシュノーケリングをしましたがここではウミガメにも会えました。
本当に楽しかったです。他の船も何隻かいたのでイルカにストレスを与えることのないよう運営されていればいいなと思いました。

We participated as a family of four (with children aged 2 and 5). The 5-year-old was thrilled to be able to kiss a dolphin. The 2-year-old was too scared to do it, but we were able to purchase a photo of them touching the dolphin. It was a fun experience that you can't easily have in Japan. They also provide transportation to Waikiki, which is convenient. I think it would be even more family-friendly if there were a course that included a stop at Kahala Mall on the way back.

家族4人（子供2歳と5歳）で参加しました。イルカとＫＩＳＳができて5歳児は大喜びでした。2歳児は怖がってできませんでしたが、タッチしている写真を購入できました。日本ではなかなかできない経験なので楽しかったです。ワイキキまで送迎もしてくれますので便利かと思います。帰りにカハラモールによるコースもあればよりファミリー層に便利かと思います。

We attended this trip in September 2014, & from the start the staff were fun, knowledgeable & helpful. The sea was a bit choppy as we had the 10-00 am trip, but with Gravol inside, no issues here.
The ocean was crystal clear. the cage was a bit buffeted, due to waves, but this did not spoil our enjoyment of seeing sharks at close quarters, in their environment.
We saw around 15 sharks, & thought this was brilliant. would highly recommend.

i liked all the atracctions and people live arond island. and hotel and foods

I had participated in a tour on Oahu before, and surprisingly, I had a lot of fun, so I assumed that on the nature-rich Big Island, I would see plenty of fish. However, it was disappointing. But I think first-timers will enjoy it. The submarine is about a 5-minute ride from the pier, which is more convenient than Oahu.

以前オアフ島で参加したことが有りその時は意外にも楽しかったので、自然豊かなハワイ島ならさぞかし沢山の魚が見られるものと思い込んでいたら、期待外れ。
でも、初めての方は楽しめると思います。
桟橋から潜水艦までは5分位と、この点はオアフ島よりも便利です。

This was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Its hard to put into words the beauty and grace of the sharks I saw. Knowing I was completely safe made the experience all the better. Russell my driver had some wonderful information about the island and was a joy to talk to during the drive. I have recommended this adventure to everyone I talked to. Definitely would do this again.

Last year, when I came, I couldn't find the time to go, but this time I made it a point to go.

First, we took the cruise to the submarine. This was the issue. My wife, our 4-year-old child, and I participated, but my wife is prone to seasickness. However, we were told it wouldn't be bumpy, so we decided to join.

Once on the boat, feeling a bit too confident, we moved to the deck. It seems that going to the deck made her seasickness worse, and by the time we arrived at the submarine, my wife was down. She returned to the hotel instead of boarding the submarine.

So it was just my child and me in the submarine. Both of us were super excited. We even saw turtles, and time flew by. By the way, I think the submarine was hardly bumpy at all.

I recommend that anyone who is concerned about seasickness should avoid going to the deck.

Personally, I would love to go again. I hear that the one in Hawaii Island allows you to see whales, so I'm curious about that too.

去年、来たときには時間が取れず、乗れなくて、満を持して、乗って来ました。
先ずは潜水艦までのクルーズ。ここが問題でした。妻とこども（4才）の3人での参加で、妻は船酔い持ちですが、揺れないとのことで、参加してみました。
船に乗って、調子にのって、デッキに移動。デッキに行ったことで、船酔いがましたらしく、潜水艦に到着したときには妻はダウン。妻は潜水艦に乗らずに、ホテルにリターンしました。

潜水艦はこどもと、２人。こどもも、僕も大興奮。亀も見れ、時間があっという間に過ぎました。因みに、潜水艦は殆ど、揺れなかったと思います。

船酔いが気になる人はデッキに行かない事をお勧めします。

個人的にはまた、乗りたいです。ハワイ島のは鯨見れるみたいなので、そっちも気になります。

I was able to see whales! I participated with my 5-year-old daughter, but she didn't seem very impressed, perhaps because of the distance to the whales. The food was delicious, and the staff was friendly, so my husband and I had a great time.

The boat hardly rocked, so I don't think anyone would get seasick.

クジラ見られました！
５歳の娘と参加したましたが、娘はクジラまでの距離があるせいか、あまり感動していないようでした(＠_＠;)
料理も美味しかったし、スタッフの方もフレンドリーだし、夫と私はとても楽しかったです。

船もほとんど揺れないので、酔うこともないと思います。

It wasn't because of the tour that we couldn't see many whales... I think the tour itself was very smooth and good.

これはツアーのせいでなく・・・クジラをあまり見ることができませんでした。
ツアー自体はとてもスムーズでよかったとおもいます。

I stayed at the Waikiki Park Hotel, and right in front of the ABC Store, there was a tourist information center with a foreigner. They offered the Atlantis submarine tour for just $40 per person. I had heard that local bookings were cheaper, but I didn't expect it to be this low. The water quality was quite murky, and our next tour was canceled.

My son was happy to be on the boat, and the staff were all very cheerful and wonderful people, but despite that, I still had some dissatisfaction with the tour. If you have a basic level of English or have a translation app or English conversation book on your smartphone, I strongly recommend making a local reservation.

By the way, the souvenir photos that are common at theme parks cost $50. At Dole Plantation, the train photos were $25, so I bought them there.

Wow, I learned a lot. You really can't know until you go and see for yourself.

ワイキキパークホテルに泊まっていましたがすぐそばのABCStore前に外国人が1人いる観光案内所があり、そこではなんと1人40＄でアトランティス潜水艦ツアーが…現地予約は安いと聞いていましたがまさかここまでとは。水質も濁りが酷く、私達の次の便は中止になっていました。
息子は船に乗れて喜んでいましたしスタッフは皆さんとても陽気で明るく素敵な人達でしたが色々差し引いても不満が残るツアーでした。
少し英語ができるレベル、またはスマホで翻訳や英会話本をお持ちなら現地予約を強くオススメします。
因みに、テーマパークによくある記念写真はなんと50＄です。
DolePLANTATIONの列車では25$でしたのでそちらで写真は購入しました。
いやー勉強になりました。
やはり行ってみないとわからないものですね。

I was unsure which dolphin experience menu to choose from the several options available, but in the end, I’m glad I chose this one. The instructor was very fun and although it was only in English, I was very satisfied. Currently, there are no programs in Japan that allow you to interact with dolphins to this extent.

幾つかあるイルカ体験メニューでどれを選ぶか迷いましたが、結論 これで良かったです。インストラクターも非常に楽しい方で英語のみでしたがとても満足しました。日本では今のところここまでイルカに遊んでもらえるプログラムはありません。

I participated with my wife and middle school children. First of all, I was impressed by how clear the water was. From the boat heading to the snorkeling point, I could see the colors of the tropical fish close to the surface. Upon arriving at the point, we first experienced the underwater scooter. A little diving required pinching my nose to equalize, but after that, it was just a matter of turning the throttle on and off. The divers adjusted the direction and distance from the surface as needed, making it easy to operate. Being close to the surface and having the divers nearby made it reassuring to enjoy the underwater experience. We had a net with pieces of bread attached to the front of the scooter, which attracted the fish. I had done experience diving and snorkeling before, but this was the first time I was surrounded by fish so closely that my view was almost blocked. The diver signaled for us to look down, and when I did, I saw a large sea turtle leisurely resting on the seabed. After finishing with the scooter, we soon boarded a rubber boat and moved to a shallow point closer to the open sea. I thought it was better described as shallow rather than a sandbar. When I asked the guide, they said it was around the time between high and low tide, so the water was about knee-deep. The sand was beautiful, and the water above it sparkled, making just walking around enjoyable. It was my first time trying stand-up paddleboarding, and it was more challenging to balance while standing than I had expected. The two hours flew by. The pleasant breeze, clear water, many beautiful fish, and the sparkling sand in the shallow area created an extraordinary experience that still comes to mind when I close my eyes.

妻と中学生の子供たちと参加しました。まず、水がとても澄んでいて感動。スノーケルポイントに向かうボートから、水面に近づく熱帯魚たちの色がよく見えました。ポイントに着くと、最初に水中スクーターを体験。少し潜ったところで鼻をつまんでの耳抜きが必要でしたが、あとはアクセルのオンオフだけで、ダイバーの方々が進む方向や水面からの距離も都度調整してくれ簡単に操作できました。水面から近く、ダイバーの方が側にいてくれるので安心して水中を楽しめました。パンの切れ端の入ったネットをスクーターの前につけていて、魚達がそこを目指して集まってきます。体験ダイビングやスノーケルをやったことはありましたが、これほど、至近距離で、視界がふさがるくらい魚たちに囲まれたのは初めてでした。ダイバーの方が下を見てと合図してくれ、下を見ると大きなウミガメが海底にのんびり沈んでいました。スクーターを終え、しばらくすると、ボートからゴムボートに乗り込み、沖に近い遠浅のポイントに移動。サンドバーというより遠浅といったほうがいいかと思いました。ガイドさんに聞くと満潮と干潮の間くらいとのことで、水は膝くらいありました。砂がきれいで、その上の水がきらきらしていて歩いているだけで楽しかったです。スタンドアップパドルは初めてで、思っていた以上に立ってバランスをとるのが難しかったです。あっという間の２時間でした。心地いい風、透き通った水、たくさんのきれいな魚達、遠浅で見たきらきら輝く砂。目をつぶると今でも浮かぶ非日常体験でした。

Since it was my child's first time in Hawaii, we booked a Dolphin Encounter as something special. We planned to go by rental car, so there weren't many options without transportation included, and we made the reservation here.

Our session was at 3:15 PM, but my child started shivering from the cold halfway through. The cooler time of day was not suitable for kids. The Japanese staff explained everything kindly, but once it started, the staff only spoke English, and since the main focus was on taking photos, we couldn't move (we had to take photos at the exit), which was sad because my child was just shivering the whole time.

The photos are expensive, but we bought one as a keepsake of my child kissing a dolphin. Next time, when my child is older, I would like to try the Dolphin Swim. The dolphins were cute but quite firm!

子供は初めてのハワイだったので、何か特別にとドルフィンエンカウンターを予約しました。
レンタカーで行く予定のため、送迎なしプランがあまりなく、こちらで予約しました。
15:15からの回でしたが、途中から子供が寒さで震えだしました。涼しくなる時間帯には子供は不向きでした。日本人スタッフが丁寧に説明してくれましたが、始まってしまうと英語のみのスタッフで、写真撮影がメインな為他の人の邪魔になるから(出口で撮影)うごけず、ずっと震えていて可哀想な事をしました。
写真は高いですが記念にイルカとkissしている物を購入しました。
次はもっと大きくなったら、ドルフィンスイムの方に挑戦してみたいです。
イルカは可愛くて硬かったですよ。

I participated with my 11-year-old daughter. That day, we were blessed with good weather and were able to see many dolphins, tropical fish, and sea turtles. Both my daughter and I were very satisfied with the tour. Since my daughter had been taking swimming lessons, she didn't have any resistance to the water, but when it came to wearing fins, putting on a mask, and jumping off the boat with the group, it seemed that my 11-year-old daughter was a bit hesitant at first. Now, it has become a wonderful memory. The staff were also very kind, making it a fantastic tour.

11歳の娘と参加させて頂きました。その日は、天気にも恵まれ、沢山のイルカや、熱帯魚、海ガメを見る事が出来、娘ともども大満足のツアーでした。
娘は、水泳を習っていたので水に対してのて抵抗はなかったんですが、ヒィンを履き、水中メガネを付け、グループの方々と船がら飛びおりるのには、11歳の娘も初めは、少し戸惑いがあったようです。
今となっては、楽しい思い出になりましたが〜
スタッフの方々もとても優しく、素敵なツアーでした。

Both my child and I had a great time. As expected, the certificate was also a nice surprise for the kids. The underwater map was very good as well.

親子ともとても楽しめました、やはり、子どもにとっては認定証もうれしかったようです。
海底地図もとてもよかったです。

I participated in December. Since it was the beginning of the season, I thought the chances of seeing anything were low, and indeed, I didn't see much. I think I caught a glimpse of a dolphin. The boat was comfortable. For those who didn't see anything, they seem to offer retry tickets valid until April (during this season), but since I can't come to Hawaii that often, I hope they can make it valid for next year as well...

12月に参加しました。
シーズンの初めだったので、見られる可能性は低いと思っていましたが、
やはり見られませんでした。
いるかがちょっと見えたような。
船は快適でした。
見られなかった人には、4月まで（今シーズン中）のリトライのチケットをくれるようですが、
そんなに頻繁にはハワイにこられないので、
来年も使えるようにしてくれるとよいと思うのですが・・・

My wife and I we had a great time and experience , I think if some one wants to do snorkeling it is better try this one. You will sit down on a nice cool Semi Submarine, and will see under water and have nice fresh air on the board as well. Try it.

Something that everyone should do once! Not something I would suggest if you have done it else where. Very cool but may not be worth the money to some.

I participated with my 8-year-old daughter. Not only did we interact with dolphins, but we also swam with two dolphins, and one of them pushed us along with its belly. I was surprised by the high price, but I believe it became a lifelong memory for my daughter. One of the dolphins we swam with was the only Orfin (a hybrid of dolphin and whale) in the world.

Thank you, VELTRA, for your prompt email responses just before the tour and right before our departure from Japan.

８才の娘と参加しました。イルカとふれあうだけでなく２頭のイルカと一緒に泳いだり、イルカが足の裏を押し上げて泳いでくれたりしました。お値段は高めでびっくりしましたが、娘の一生の思い出になったと思います。一緒に泳いだイルカのうち一頭は、世界で唯一のオルフィン（イルカとクジラのハーフ）でした。

VELTRA様。ツアー催行直前、日本出発直前でも迅速なメール対応に感謝致します。

We had a great time. The staff was friendly, informative and helped settled the nerves of those that needed it. We were able to see sea turtles which was amazing. We saw, touched and fed the tropical fish. They took pictures of us underwater as well which will become a nice memory keepsake. A must do when visiting the island of O'ahu and so worth the money that we spent.

It was fun to sink to the bottom of the sea and see a lot of fish, but it was a bit disappointing that the colors were hard to distinguish and difficult to see.

海底に沈んでいって、たくさんの魚を見ることができて楽しかったが、色が分かりにくく、見えにくかったのが少し残念

Since my child is small, I was a bit anxious about interacting with wild dolphins, so we participated in this tour. We were able to touch the dolphins and even received kisses from them, making it a fun experience without any fear. While waiting, we could take photos in front of the pool, so even the older brothers who didn't sign up for the dolphin interaction tour were not bored. It was also nice that we could freely explore the park afterward.

小さい子供なので、野生のイルカとは、少し不安があったので、こちらのツアーで参加させて頂きました。
イルカに触る事が出来て、キスしてもらったりで、怖がる事なく、楽しい体験になりました。見学するのも、プール前で、写真撮影しながら待てたりと
イルカと遊ぶツアーに、申し込みしてないお兄ちゃん達も、退屈せず待てました。
後は、自由に、パークを回る事も出来て良かったです。

The captain is really good at finding the surface of the sea where the dolphins are! When we spotted them, we jumped in, and after the group swam away, we moved the boat... we repeated this three times. It was truly moving. We even saw baby dolphins and dolphins playing and spinning around.

After that, we moved again to meet the sea turtles, but unfortunately, there were only tropical fish... Still, we enjoyed seeing pufferfish, horse mackerel, and colorful fish. It's nature, so it can't be helped! I'm glad we got to see them at the North Shore beach (laughs).

On the way back, we waited at the port for about an hour for the shuttle bus to arrive, possibly because the road was congested. But thanks to that, all our swimsuits dried, and we were able to take a nap in the shade and have lunch at a nearby cafeteria. I recommend the lunch at the blue building! However, for those who were in a hurry, it must have been a frustrating hour...

Next, I might challenge myself to university!

とにかく船長が、イルカのいる海面を見つけるのが上手い！！
いたら飛び込んで、また群れが去ったらボートで移動して…を3回繰り返しました。
本っっ当に感動します。赤ちゃんイルカや、クルクル回って遊ぶイルカも見れました。

その後はまた移動してウミガメに会いに行ったんですが、残念ながら熱帯魚しかおらず…それでもフグや鯵、カラフルな魚と楽しめましたp(^_^)q
自然相手なので仕方ないですよね☆ノースショアのビーチで見ておいて良かった（笑）

帰りは道が混んでいたのか、送迎バスが到着するまで小一時間港で待ちました。でもそのお陰で全部水着も乾いたし、木陰でお昼寝、近くのカフェテリアでランチまでできちゃいましたp(^_^)qブルーの建物のランチ、お勧めです！
でも、焦っていた人にとっては、じれったい1時間だったでしょう…

つぎは大学にチャレンジしようかな♪(´ε｀ )

Such a wonderful crew! They were so nice. My grandchildren, from 17 to 26, loved the experience and their patience with my inability to get my ears cleared, yet able to get my picture underwater, was awesome! Thanks to a really wonderful crew! Had a great time! Oh, yeah, I can't swim not one stroke and I wasn't afraid, just wish my ears had cooperated!

It was great that a Japanese guide happened to join us. My children and wife were down with seasickness.

日本人の　ガイドさんも　たまたま　乗り合わせてくれてとてもよかったです
子供、と妻は　船酔いで　ダウンでした

this is my second manta snokel.
3 yrs ago, I did it at hulakai.
Even though at that time, I had no manta encounter,
I think there is no difference between sea paradase and fairwind.
Steps of sea paradase seems to be more informative. I though.

Wasn't what I expected. It was pretty underwater but you don't maneuver the scooter yourself. It's not motorized or anything. The divers maneuver you by hand. But it was still a memorable experience.

Last time, my child was 2 years old and seemed to have no memory of it, and since they were still small, it was difficult to participate in the wild dolphin tour, so we joined.
The price is high... The photo cost also went up by 5 dollars compared to last time... I bought it anyway.
However, my child enjoyed it, so that was good.
After interacting with the dolphins, there wasn't much else to see; it felt like it was just about the dolphins.
The meals were also expensive, and the locals brought their own food.
If the goal is to interact with dolphins, I think it's a good tour.

前回は子供が2歳で、記憶がないようだったのと、まだ小さく野生イルカツアーの参加が難しかったので、参加しました。
値段は高いです…。写真も前回より5ドル上がってました…。買いましたが。
しかし、子供は楽しんでいたので良かったです。
イルカと触れ合った後は、あまり見るものもなく、イルカだけという感じでした。
食事も高くて、地元の人は持参してました。
イルカと触れ合うことが目的なら、いいツアーだと思います。