All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I chose the local meeting plan since I had a rental car. I was worried about whether I could find the place in an unfamiliar area, but it was an easy-to-understand meeting spot.

Even in Hawaii, February is winter. Although the water temperature was said to be 25 degrees, the instructor mentioned, "It's cold enough to cry," so I honestly rented a wetsuit (for a fee) and prescription goggles (for free).

On the boat, we moved to a spot where we could see manta rays while watching the sunset. It was peak whale season, and I heard that many whales were spotted the day before. Unfortunately, during our time, only the captain saw one briefly.

I thought we would be snorkeling, but in reality, participants didn't swim; we all just held onto a pole and floated together. It might sound boring, but it was surprisingly comfortable as we could move long distances in the sea without using much energy. Swimming in the night sea was also a first experience for me, but since we were just floating together, there was no fear.

Mantas were attracted to the light that drew in plankton, but many fish also came close, making it quite a sight, comparable to snorkeling.

The detailed explanation about the mantas on the boat helped me feel a connection to each individual manta.

The light that attracted the plankton was enchanting and wonderful.

When you get out of the water, it’s “cold enough to cry,” so I recommend preparing warm clothes for participation.

I truly felt that it was a tour worth joining.

レンタカーがあったので、現地集合プランにしました。不慣れな土地で着けるか不安でしたが、分かりやすい集合場所でした。

ハワイと言えども２月は冬。水温が２５度ということでしたが、インストラクター曰く「泣イチャウ　ホド　寒イ」とのとこで、素直にウエットスーツ（有料）と度つきのゴーグル（無料）を借りました。

船の上では、サンセットを見ながらマンタがいる場所まで移動します。
クジラのピークシーズンだったので、前日ははかなりの数のクジラが見れたそうです。残念ながら、私達の時はキャプテン一人のみが一瞬目撃しただけでした。

スノーケリングをするものだと思いこんでいたのですが、実際は参加者自ら水泳をするのではなく、みんなで、ただ棒をつかんで浮遊しているだけです。つまらなそうですが、体力を使わずに、海を長距離移動できるので、意外と快適です。夜の海で泳ぐのも初体験でしたが、みんなと浮いているだけなので、怖さもありませんでした。

ライトで寄ってくるプランクトンを目当てにマンタが寄ってくるのですが、マンタ以外にもたくさんの魚が寄ってくるのでスノーケル並みの見ごたえがありました。

マンタの説明を船上で詳しくしていただいたので、それぞれの個体に親近感を持てます。

プランクトンを寄せる光が、幻想的でステキでした。

水からあがると、“泣イチャウ　ホド　寒イ”ので、暖かい服を用意して参加することをオススメします。

本当に参加して良かったと思えるツアーでした。

The submarine itself was battery-operated and hardly made any noise, but due to considerable waves, nearly half of the participants got seasick, and as a result, I also felt a bit unwell and couldn't fully enjoy the underwater experience. I found it a bit unkind that the information didn't mention seasickness much. I would like to try again when the waves are calmer. The transportation and boarding process were very easy to understand.

潜水艦自体はバッテリー駆動で殆ど音が気にならなっかたが、かなりの波浪で参加者の半数近くが船酔いになり、その影響で自分も少し気分が悪くなり、じっくり海中を楽しめなかった。案内には船酔いのことが余り触れて無かったのが少し不親切かな？もう一度波の穏やかな時再度チャレンジしたい。送迎，搭乗とうに関しては、とてもわかりやすかった。

Since it was close to the hotel, I chose the tour departing from Kaanapali, but on the day of the tour, due to strong winds, I confirmed whether the tour would be canceled and found out it had been changed to depart from Lahaina. On the boat, I sat in the empty front seats without thinking, and ended up getting splashed by big waves several times. Looking back, it seems the English-speaking guide had warned us about that... On the boat, the staff distributed juice and water, and the guide continuously explained about the whales (of course, in English). When the whales actually appeared, everyone got excited and it was a lot of fun. I think it's highly recommended to go to Maui during this season.

ホテルから近いのでカアナパリ発にしたのですが、当日強風だったためツアーが中止にならないかを確認したら、ラハイナ発へ変更となっていました。船では、何も考えずに空いている先頭の席に座ったところ、何度か大波をかぶってしまう羽目に。考えてみれば、英語のガイドさんが注意していたような。。。船では、スタッフがジュースやお水を配ってくれて、ガイドさんがずっとクジラの解説をしてくれます（当然英語ですが）。実際クジラが現れると、みんなであっちだこっちだと大騒ぎとなり、とっても楽しかったです。この時期マウイに行くならおすすめだと思います。

Before arriving at the site, there was a briefing on the bus, and of course, a Japanese staff member explained everything in Japanese while also pointing out famous spots along the way, which were very beautiful and really got me excited!

Since there were several groups, the time was divided, and we were scheduled for the last time slot. We had some time before swimming with the dolphins, so we explored the park and had lunch to pass the time.

When it was time to swim, it started to rain, so it was quite cold while swimming with the dolphins, but the experience was so amazing that it made me forget about the cold! The staff took photos, which we could purchase later, and they were all lovely, so I ended up buying them all (laughs).

The time spent swimming with the dolphins was short and flew by, but it was an incredible experience!

現場に着くまで、バスの中で事前に説明があるのですが、もちろん、日本人のスタッフが日本語で説明してくれる上に道中の有名なスポットも教えてくれるんですがその場所がとても綺麗でテンションが上がりました♪
数組の方々がいらっしゃったので時間が振り分けられて私たちは一番最後の時間帯でした。イルカと泳ぐまで時間があったのでその間にパーク内を見物してお昼を取って時間をつぶしました。
泳ぐ時間になったら雨が降り出したので、イルカと泳ぐ時はとても寒かったのですがそれを吹き飛ばすくらいイルカとの体験は素晴らしかったです！！！
スタッフが写真を撮ってくれているので後で購入することができるんですが、どれも素敵で全部購入してしまいました(笑)
イルカと泳いだ時間は短くあっという間でしたが、とても素晴らしい体験でした！

I am a frequent traveler to the Islands. I lived on Oahu for three years. The Navatek never fails!!!!! Again this year we were able to see the whales. 2 mating pods and a bonus of spinner dolphins entertaining us. If you want to see the whales the best time to go is early in the morning, on the Navatek, and before the end of March. I see them every year! :) Enjoy the pictures.

We saw whales within minutes and continued to see them throughout the cruise. Also, a giant green sea turtle.

On February 13th, my spouse and I participated in a manta night snorkeling tour. This was one of the main reasons we chose the Big Island, so while we were very excited, we were also a bit nervous about whether we would actually encounter these natural creatures.

We gathered at Honokohau Harbor for check-in at 5:15 PM, but we started to get anxious when our guide was late. However, upon reviewing the materials, we noticed that the start time was actually 5:45 PM, and sure enough, the guide arrived right on time.

After that, the guide explained the flow of the evening and checked our sizes for wetsuits (which were available for rent at $10) and fins, and we boarded the boat! There were four of us Japanese participants, along with four foreign guests and the staff. It was reassuring that our guide was Japanese!

The manta snorkeling takes place at night, so we departed the harbor in the evening. It was around sunset, and although it was a bit cloudy that day, I believe we would have seen a beautiful Kona sunset if it had been clear!

It takes about 20 minutes to reach the manta point, but within five minutes of being out at sea, the captain shouted, "There’s a whale at 12 o'clock!" We were lucky enough to see the whale twice!

When we arrived at the point, several other tour boats were already gathered. Since we had some time before the mantas arrived, the guide taught us various things about manta biology, how to distinguish between males and females, and why mantas gather in Kona.

As other tours started to arrive, our tour was allowed to wait on the boat as long as possible to conserve energy. Finally, we entered the water. Almost immediately, I thought I saw a shadow of a manta in the deep, and then, right at our feet, a manta came into clear view!

Soon, more and more mantas appeared, making it feel like we were in an aquarium! It hadn’t even been five minutes since we entered the water, and all participants were thrilled to see the mantas! Watching them do flips while feeding on plankton was breathtaking! They came so close that it felt like we could almost touch them; it was a dreamlike experience. We enjoyed snorkeling with the mantas for about 40 to 45 minutes.

After spending a long time in the water, my hands started to feel numb, and once back on the boat, the wind made me shiver. I quickly took off my wetsuit and changed into dry clothes. I brought a towel, but I think it’s a good idea to bring even more clothes and towels than you think you’ll need (perhaps because it was winter)!

We were served warm drinks to help us warm up on the way back.

Even now that I’m back home, I think of that time as dreamlike. It was an experience I wanted to have at least once in my life, and it became a wonderful memory! For anyone traveling to Hawaii, I highly recommend extending your trip to the Big Island and definitely joining this tour! I will absolutely recommend it to my friends! Thank you to all the staff! When I have children and they grow up, I would love to participate again!

２月１３日に、夫婦でマンタのナイトシュノーケリングに参加させてもらいました。
今回ハワイ島を選んだ最大の理由でもあったので、とても楽しみな反面、やはり自然の生き物と言うことで、出会えるかどうかドキドキしながらの参加でした。
当日はホノコウハーバーに現地集合でした。１７時１５分チェックインとありスタンバイしていましたが、中々ガイドさんが来なくて焦りました。でもよくよく資料を見ると、スタート時間が１７時４５分と書いてあり、ちょうどその時間になると、ちゃんとガイドさんが来てくれました。
その後、ガイドさんから今からの流れの説明やウエットスーツ(レンタルで＄１０)やフィンのサイズを確認し、いざ船へ乗り込みました！
今回のボートには、日本人は私達を入れて４人、他に外国の方が４人、そしてスタッフさんでした。ガイドさんは日本人の方でしたので、安心でした！
マンタシュノーケリングは夜に行われる為、夕方から港を出発します。ちょうど夕日が沈む頃で、この日は少し曇っていましたが、晴れていたらとてもきれいなコナサンセットが見れると思います！
マンタのポイントまでは約２０分ほどかかりますが、海に出て５分もしないうちに、船長さんが「１２時の方角に鯨だ!!」と叫び、その後もう一度出て来てくれて、私達は２回も鯨を見る事が出来ました！
ポイントに着くと、他のツアーの船も既に幾つか集まっていました。
マンタが来るまで少し時間があるので、その間にマンタの生態やオス・メスの見分け方、なぜコナにマンタが集まるのかなど、ガイドさんから色々教えてもらいました。
他の、ツアーが入り始めましたが、私達のツアーは少しでも体力消耗を抑える為に、ギリギリまで船の上で待機させてもらえました。
いよいよ海に入りました。入ってすぐ、深い所でマンタの影のようなものが見えたと思った瞬間、私達の足元の方からしっかりと確認できる距離でマンタはやってきてくれました！
すると、続々と１枚２枚と増えて行き、まるで水族館の水槽にいるかのように、あちらこちらにマンタが来てくれました!!海に入って５分も経ってなかったかと思います！参加者全員がマンタに興奮していました！バク転をする様にくるっと回転しながらプランクトンを食べる姿は圧巻でした！何度か触れそうなほど近くまできてくれて、夢のような時間でした。約４０〜４５分、マンタとのシュノーケルを楽しみました。
さすがに長時間海に入っていたので、手がしびれてきて、船に上がってからは風もあり、ブルブルと震えました。すぐにウエットスーツを脱ぎ、乾いた服に着替えました。タオルも持って行きましたが、思っている以上に服やタオルは持って行ってもいいと思います(冬だったからかもしれませんが)！
暖かい飲み物を出してもらい、体を温めながら帰りました。

帰国した今でも、夢のような時間だったと思います。人生に一度は味わいたかったので、最高の思い出になりました!!
ハワイに行く方には、是非ハワイ島に足を伸ばし、是非オスメスしたいツアーです！友人にも絶対勧めます！
スタッフの皆さま、ありがとうございました！子どもができて大きくなったら、是非また参加したいです！

The cruise was nice, we saw plenty of whales surfacing for air. took some great videos. figure out of you get seasick and be properly equipt. The crew were great and the captain was very knowledgeable. He gave a great talk on the island, whales, and any question people were curious about.

I was half in doubt about whether I could really see whales, but I was able to see a mother and baby whale perfectly! The boat was large, so I didn't get seasick, and the staff were cheerful and friendly, making conversation and being very kind. At the end, when I mentioned that my husband had forgotten his camera lens on the bus, they responded with great care and arranged to help us find it. I'm really glad I used this tour. My friend is traveling to Hawaii this summer, and I plan to recommend this tour as a reliable option. Thank you very much!

クジラ、本当に見ることが出来るのか、半信半疑でしたが、バッチリ親子クジラを見れました！そして、船は大きくて酔うこともなく、スタッフの方々は明るくて気さくに話しかけてきてくれて、とても親切でした。最後に行きのバスに主人がカメラのレンズを忘れてきてしまったのを伝えると親身に対応してくださり、ちゃんと手配して探してくださいました。このツアーを利用してよかったです。夏にお友達がハワイに旅行に行くのですが、ここのツアーは安心出来るとお勧めするつもりです。本当にありがとうございました。

There was supposed to be an explanation in Japanese, but it was only in English. The meal had seasonal fruits, but there was no tea. Overall, it was not good. I recommend the course without meals.

日本語の説明有りとあったが、英語のみだった。
食事は季節のフルーツ、紅茶もなかった。とりあえず、不味い。
食事なしコースがオススメ。

We had an amazing encounter with this one whale that came under our boat. It happens but it's very rare, and this male whale did it twice! We could really see how huge this animal was up-close. I'd highly recommend doing a whale watching cruise in Maui. It's AWESOME!

Went out on the whale watch tour today and we saw 4 whales - 2 large whales together at first and then a mother and calf. They popped up several times during the cruise and saw their tails in the air a few times. They also came quite close to the ship at times. Recommended to do a whale watching tour. Our naturalist onboard (Dez) was knowledgeable about whales and their migration patterns. There is some periods throughout the cruise where you just have to be patient for 10-15 minutes at a time until they pop back up or another whale is spotted but it's worth the wait. The tour felt a little short as I wanted to see more however it was probably the right amount of time. The whales even waved goodbye as we headed off.

I was moved by how close I could see and swim with the dolphins, which was beyond comparison to regular dolphin watching! I'm so glad I participated; it was a great decision! Seeing wild dolphins spin around and come back was such a joy. They are so cute.

When we saw the dolphins, their group behavior was incredibly impressive and overwhelming.
- Even if you're anxious about swimming or snorkeling, it's okay! We weren't great swimmers, but they lent us floaties and the instructors provided support, so we felt safe. They also taught us about the dolphins' habits, points of interest, and precautions on the bus, making it easy for beginners. The instructors were incredibly quick at spotting the dolphins.

I did get seasick and had to step away for a bit, but I could still see the dolphins from the boat. It became a wonderful memory.

Also, the cheese and donuts we had as snacks along the way were delicious! Thank you for everything. I want to do this again when I go to Hawaii!

イルカウォッチングとは比較にならないほどの間近で、イルカが見れ一緒に泳げたことに感動しました！！！！
参加して良かったです！大正解！！野生のイルカがくるっとまわったり、途中で戻ってきたり、自然のイルカを見れて幸せです。かわいい。
イルカが見れた時、集団で行動しているので迫力満点で圧倒されます。
・泳ぎやシュノーケルに不安があっても大丈夫でした！！
私たちは泳ぎが苦手でしたが、浮輪貸していただいたりインストラクターの方がサポートしていただけたので安心です。またバスの中でイルカについて習性やポイント、注意点を色々教えて頂いたりするので、初心者でも大丈夫でした。
インストラクターの方がイルカを見つけるのが早いこと早いこと。

また船酔いで途中離脱してしまいましたが、船からもイルカが見えました。
いい思い出になりました。

あと途中のチーズとドーナツのおやつがおいしいｗｗ
色々とお世話になりました。
またハワイにいったらいきたいな～！！

This time, it was my first trip to Hawaii with a friend. While looking through the guidebook, I discovered a tour where you can swim with dolphins! Plus, it was on sale at Alan1.net, so I felt lucky.

The day before the tour, I called the dolphin center for a confirmation, and they informed me that due to fewer participants, the start time would be moved from 9 AM to 6 AM. With the 9 AM start, I was able to enjoy my afternoon since it would end around 3 PM, which was great. I was happy to make good use of my time.

In the morning, I got into the pickup car, and the lecture at the center began. Takao's lecture was very enjoyable and interesting. I was a bit nervous when they mentioned that the sea was rough in the morning and that the tour might be canceled, but thankfully, it went ahead as planned.

The seawater was cold that day, so I rented a wetsuit for $100. It was a nice wetsuit without any holes.

While searching for dolphins, I spotted a whale's spout in the distance. When we got a little closer, I was lucky enough to see the tails of a mother and baby whale several times.

Next, we discovered a pod of dolphins and entered the water to swim with them. It was a bit cold. I tried hard to kick my legs to get closer to the dolphins, but I couldn't get very close. Unfortunately, the water was murky due to the rough sea the day before, so the visibility wasn't great. I was disappointed because I had assumed Hawaii would always be beautiful.

Although I couldn't see the dolphins clearly, they appeared mystical like shadows. I was really glad to see them swimming on the surface and diving deep.

After that, we went snorkeling at a different spot. The visibility there was outstanding, and you could see all the way to the bottom, but there were no tropical fish at all. I didn't see any sea turtles either, but meeting the dolphins and whales made it a truly wonderful experience. I want to go back to Hawaii again to see the dolphins.

今回は、友達と2人で初めてのハワイ旅行でした。ガイドブックを見ているとなんとイルカと泳げるツアーを発見！しかもAlan1.netだとsaleで割引になっていてラッキーでした。
ツアー前日イルカ中学に事前確認の電話をすると明日は参加者が少ないので9時からが早朝の6時からになるとお知らせがありました。9時からだと午後3時ぐらいまでがお昼の12時ぐらいまでになったので午後からバッチリ遊べるのでラッキーでした。時間を有効に使えるのでうれしかったです。
朝迎えの車に乗り中学での講義が始まりました。タカオさんの講義はとっても楽しく面白かったです。朝、海が荒れてたみたいで中止になるかもしれないと言われとてもドキドキしましたが無事決行できました。
その日は海水は冷たかったので100ドルでウェットスーツを貸してもらいました。きれいなウエットスーツで穴などは空いてなかったです。
イルカを探してると遠方になんとクジラの潮吹きが見えました。もう少し近づいてもらうと親子のクジラのしっぽを何回も見ることができ、ラッキーでした。
次はイルカの群れを発見し一緒に泳ごうと海の中に入りました。ちょっと冷たかったです。イルカに近づこうと頑張ってバタ足したけどなかなか近づけなかったです。そして残念なことに前日海が荒れていたので濁って透明度が良くなかったです。ハワイはいつでもきれいと思い込んでいたのでがっかりでした。
イルカはしっかり見えなかったけど陰影みたいに見れて神秘的でした。
水面を泳いでる姿や深く潜っていく姿も見れて本当によかったです。
その後はシュノーケルを違うポイントにしに行きました。そこは透明度抜群で下の方まで透き通ってたのですが、熱帯魚は全くいなかったです。海ガメも見れなかったけど、イルカとクジラに会えたのでとっても素晴らしい体験になりました。またハワイに行った時はイルカに会いに行きたいです。

I was able to see parts of the whale multiple times, but I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the whole body. However, I guess that's just up to the whale's mood. On the ship, I enjoyed hula lessons and making leis until we reached the shore!

くじらのパーツパーツは何回も見れたけれど、体全体がみれなかったのが少し残念。でも、こればかりはくじらの機嫌次第なのでしょうがいない。
船内では、フラレッスンやレイ作りを岸に着くまで楽しめました♪

I participated because it was close to my hotel, departing from Kaanapali Beach. February is said to be a great time for whale watching, and I was able to see many whales up close. Visibility gets poor in the afternoon, so morning is recommended!

カアナパリビーチからの出発で自分の泊まっているホテルから近かったので、参加しました。ちょうど2月はホエールウォッチングに良い時期らしく、とにかくたくさんのクジラを間近で見ることができました。昼は視界が悪くなるので、朝がオススメです！

It was early in the morning, but I'm glad I woke up early! Every time I come to Hawaii, I go whale watching, and I was very satisfied this time as well. I want to participate again next time!

朝早かったのですが、早起きしてよかったです！
ハワイに来るたびにくじらを見に行っていますが、今回もとても満足しました。
次回も参加したいです！

This is my second time participating, and it met my expectations. Taking photos is difficult without a high magnification telephoto lens, so I was moved by the photos taken by the accompanying photographer. The Japanese guide was also skilled and it was great.

二度目の参加ですが期待通り。写真撮影は相当な倍率の望遠が無いと難しいので同乗したカメラマンの写真を見て感動。日本語ガイドも上手で良かったです。

We had a wonderful time, but wish we had remembered sunscreen. Staff was very laid back but informative. We saw quite a few whales. Would definitely go again!

My wife and I had a great time and would highly recommend it to anyone considering doing a whale tour.

It was a calm and sunny day, with little movement on the water. Shortly after departure, within just five minutes, we encountered a mother and baby whale, and they swam alongside us for two hours. It seems that the law prohibits getting closer than 100 meters, so I couldn't take the photos I wanted with my iPhone lens. I recommend bringing a professional camera if you have one. If you have binoculars, you'll be able to see them in even more impressive detail.

穏やかに晴れた日で、揺れも少なかったです。
出港後、5分もしないうちに鯨の親子と遭遇、以降並走するように2時間ずっと一緒でした。
法律で100m以内に近づいていけないそうで、iPhoneのレンズでは思うような写真は撮れませんでしたので、本格的なカメラをお持ちの方は持参されることをお勧めします。
双眼鏡があればさらに迫力のある姿を見ることができると思います。

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE - TOO FUN AND COMFORTABLE A GREAT WAY TO SEE EVERYTHING WITHOUT GETTING WET!

THIS WAS ONE OF MANY TOURS WE BOOKED WITH YOU THRU OUR TRAVEL AGENT AND WE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH IT. FROM START TO FINISH EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY!

There were no Japanese staff, and I felt a bit of a sense of alienation or that I was falling behind because I couldn't catch some of the words. I'm relieved that I was able to see the whales. The boat might be a bit tough for those who are not strong.

日本語スタッフもいないしちょっと言葉が聞き取れずなにか疎外感というか遅れてる感がありました。クジラには会えてほっとしています。船は弱い人にはちょっと厳しいですかね。。

Thank you for allowing me to participate in the tour this time. I was glad to be able to see manta rays up close.

Since it was a meet-up tour, I drove to the meeting point. I checked the GPS and the directions to the meeting place, so I didn't get lost. However, when I arrived at the meeting spot, no one was there at the scheduled time, which made me worried. But I was relieved to see the shuttle staff and the guide in the distance, and when I approached, I realized it was our tour. I would have preferred if someone had been at the meeting point.

After receiving the tour explanation, we boarded the boat to the manta ray location. The sea was quite rough during our trip, so the boat rocked a lot. As mentioned in the tour details, it's essential for women to take motion sickness medication. Out of the five women who participated this time, three experienced seasickness.

Once we arrived at the manta spot, we actually entered the water. We spent about an hour observing manta rays, so it gets quite cold in the water. I recommend wearing a wetsuit.

As it gradually got darker, multiple manta rays began to gather and came close to us. Seeing the manta rays up close was quite impressive and moving. Schools of fish also swam nearby, which was enjoyable.

For some people, the cold and seasickness might be challenging, but there's no doubt that you'll have an incredible experience, so I definitely encourage you to participate!

このたびはツアーに参加させてもらいありがとうございました。手の届くところにマンタを観ることができてよかったです。
現地集合ということで、レンタカーで集合場所まで。カーナビ＋集合場所までの説明を確認していたので迷うことはなかったです。ただ、定刻になっても集合場所には誰もおらず、心配していましたが、送迎組の方々とガイドさんが遠くの方にいたので近寄るとこちらのツアーだったことがわかりほっとしました。できたら集合場所には誰かいてほしかったです。
ツアーの説明をうけた後で船の乗り込みマンタの場所へ。私たちのときは海が荒れていたので船が結構揺れました。ツアーの詳細に書いてありますが、女性の方は酔い止めは必須です。今回参加した女性５名中３名が船酔いになっていました。
マンタスポットに到着して、実際に海へ。１時間くらいは海の中でマンタを観察することになるので、かなり身体が冷えます。なのでウェットスーツは着た方がいいともいました。
徐々に暗くなるとマンタが複数集まりはじめ、私たちのそばに寄ってきます。近くで観るマンタはかなりの迫力で感動しました。群れで泳いでいる魚も近くをすり抜けていくので楽しいです。
人によっては寒さと船酔いが大変かもしれませんが、感動する体験を味わえることは間違いないのでぜひ参加してみてください！

The whales didn't come as close as I had expected, but I was able to see many of them. We were blessed with good weather, and the feeling of cutting through the calm sea was incredibly refreshing. The view of the mountains from the sea was also fantastic. The staff did not speak Japanese, and about 80% of the participants were foreigners, so a basic understanding of English is necessary to comprehend the situation. Additionally, there was a notification about meeting in the lobby for pickup, but we actually gathered at the car drop-off area just outside the hotel entrance, so be careful about that.

クジラは、思っていたより近くに現れなかったけれど、数はたくさん見ることができました。天候に恵まれて、穏やかな海の上を風をきって進む感じがなんともいえなく爽快でした。海から見える山の景色も最高です。スタッフは日本語を話せず、参加者も８割は外国の方なので、状況を理解する程度の英語力は必要です。またピックアップの際、ロビーという連絡がありましたが実際にはホテルのエントランスを出てすぐの車寄せのところで乗り合わせていたので、注意が必要です。

I went to Hawaii for the first time on my honeymoon. I wanted to do something that felt Hawaiian, so I chose this tour. The tour guide (being a dolphin enthusiast, he humorously called himself the class representative) was very friendly and had a great vibe, making the bus ride to our destination a lot of fun. Fortunately, the weather was clear, and we had great visibility. First, we encountered whales on the boat and were able to see them spouting water several times. We also spotted sea turtles popping their heads up to the surface. When we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins, we all jumped in at once. It was my first time snorkeling in deep water, and I was surprised by how big the waves were. However, I was thrilled to see dolphins swimming just below me! We were able to see them in relatively shallow water, and they were huge, which was so moving. To top it off, we even saw a baby dolphin swimming while nursing! This seemed to be quite a rare sighting, so we were lucky.

We then changed locations to see sea turtles and schools of fish. We were able to swim close to about four sea turtles together. When we fed the fish some cheese, they quickly gathered around us, which was adorable. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to touch any fish.

Being in the ocean was quite challenging, but I got to see so many amazing things, and we were even guided to a power spot, making it a truly wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour!

新婚旅行で初めてハワイに行きました。何かハワイらしいことをしたいと思ってこのツアーを選びました。ツアーの添乗員さん(イルカ中学なだけに肩書きは学級委員さん)はとっても気さくなノリの良い方で、行きのバスからとても楽しい時間でした。運よく晴れて視界も良好、まずはボート上でクジラと遭遇して潮吹きを数回みれました。ウミガメもちょくちょく顔を水面に出して来たのをみれました。イルカの背びれが水面に見えたのを確認してみんなで一斉に飛び込みました。深い海の中でシュノーケリングしたのは初めてでしたが、波がかなり大きくてびっくりしました。ですがイルカがすぐに下にいて興奮！しかも結構海の浅い所でみれたのでめちゃ大きくて感動しました。しかもおっぱいを飲みながら泳ぐ赤ちゃんイルカまで！！！これはかなり珍しいことだったようでラッキーでした。場所を変えて、ウミガメと魚の群れを見に行きました。ウミガメは4匹くらい一緒になっているところを近くで泳げました。魚にはチーズをやるとどんどん寄って来て可愛かったです。残念ながら私は魚を触れませんでした。
すごく海の中にいるのは大変でしたが、こんなにいろいろ見れて、しかもパワースポットまで案内してもらえてすごくいい体験をさせて頂きました。ぜひお勧めしたいツアーです！

The pickup was at the hotel at 9:55 AM. We arrived at the port by 10:30 AM, but after being dropped off at the port, there was no explanation, and the car disappeared. I tried to find the Bodyglobe boat but couldn't locate it. When I asked people around, they said the check-in was at 12:30 PM.

The gap between the pickup time and the check-in time was too wide, which was a problem. As for the whales, I was able to see them, but only a small tail far away... (>_<) It was disappointing, but I did get to see a pod of dolphins on the way back, and we were able to stay on the boat for nearly three hours. While it lacked excitement, it was lucky to see both the whales and the dolphins! The fruit was delicious too!

ピックアップが、ホテルに09時55分でした。港には10時半にはつきましたが、港に降ろされて何も説明なく、車はいなくなってしまい、bodyglobeの船を探したが、見つかりません。周りの人に聞いてみると、12時半チェックインとのこと。
ピックアップ時間と、チェックイン時間に差があり過ぎて困ります。
肝心のクジラは、きちんと見ることが出来ましたが、とても遠くに小さなしっぽだけ…(>_<)残念でしたが、イルカの群れが帰り際に見れたことと、三時間近く船に乗ることが出来ました。迫力は足りなかったけど、クジラとイルカの群れが見れたのはlucky！でした。果物も美味しかった！

I participated with my 2-year-old and 6-year-old. There were very few changing rooms, and there was only one restroom next door, so waiting in line was quite difficult. I wish there had been a little more time to interact with the dolphins. The other shows were also interesting.

子供2歳と6歳で参加しました。更衣室が数少なく、トイレは隣に1つしかなかったので、順番待ちが大変でした。
イルカと触れ合う時間、もう少しあってもよかったかな。
ほかのショーも面白かったです。

What an experience to be so close to these huge, beautiful creatures. The guides were friendly and a wealth of information. I learned so much that I was the expert when I returned to the cruise ship we were on and was able to share some impressive information about the hump back whales behaviors. Not to be missed if you are visiting during the winter.