All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

There be amazing sights beneath the waves. What a wonderful experience for someone with bad claustrophobia (spelling it is the toughest part). You heard right you land lubbers, this terrific tour is truly for everyone. The crews are pleasant and very accommodating. Every part of the trip is safety first, and the underwater views are, well take a look. Enough said!

Superb experience, i recommend to all. Also to those who cannot dive and are afraid in to be in the close enviroment. You feel like in the airplane. Great speak of guide, wonderful view.

We had a great time on this adventure. It is suitable for all ages. It was great seeing what was on the ocean floor. The staff were very friendly. The snack provided was great. I would recommend this to everyone

We went to Sea Life Park as a family, and I participated in the Dolphin Encounter with my niece. The activity was explained in Japanese, so it's reassuring for those who don't understand English! It's definitely smoother to participate in the activities if you wear a swimsuit. The water in the dolphin pool was a bit cold, but I guess that's to match the dolphins' temperature. For adults, the water was up to the waist, but my niece was submerged up to her shoulders, so she looked cold the whole time. It's a rare experience to get so close to dolphins, so I think it was a valuable experience. The kids were thrilled! Even family members who just came to watch could walk around the park and see the dolphin and sea lion shows, so they wouldn't get bored. The park isn't too large, so it's manageable even with children.

Most of the visitors were families with kids. There weren't too many people, so you can enjoy the shows without needing to secure seats in advance. The view from Sea Life Park is also fantastic, allowing you to soak in the atmosphere of being in Hawaii! The price of the photos is a bit high, but I purchased them as a keepsake.

I highly recommend this valuable experience of interacting with dolphins and other animals under the wonderful blue sky of Hawaii!

家族でシーライフパークに行き、ドルフィン・エンカウンターには姪っ子と参加しました。アクティビティの説明は日本語であったので英語が分からなくても安心です！水着は必ず着ていった方がスムーズにアクティビティに参加できます。イルカのプールの水が少々冷たかったですが。。。いるかの温度に合わせているのなら仕方ないですね。大人は腰くらいですが姪っ子は肩までつかってしまうので終始寒そうでした。あんなにイルカに近づける体験ができることは滅多にないことなので貴重な体験ができたと思います。子供は大喜びです！見学に来てただけの家族も園内を回ったり、イルカやアシカのショーを見ることができるので飽きずに済むと思います。園内がそこまで広くないので子供連れでも疲れずに回れます。
ほとんどのお客さんが子供連れの方でした。人もそこまで多くないのでショーの席を取る必要もなくゆっくり見学できます。シーライフパークからの眺めも素晴らしいのでハワイにいるな～という雰囲気を味わえますよ！写真の価格は少し高いですが記念になるので購入しました。
ハワイの素晴らしい青空の下、イルカや他の動物と触れ合える貴重な体験を皆様にお勧めします！

I wasn't sure where or how to pick up the commemorative photos we took, so I couldn't get them. Is it possible to have them sent to my home? I haven't received any emails from the tour company regarding this, so could you please inquire about it?

記念写真撮ったものをどこにどうやって取りに行けばいいのか分からずに手に入らなかったのですが自宅郵送で送ってもらうのは可能でしょうか？
催行会社からそれに関するメールが来ないので問い合わせて頂けないでしょうか？

I came to Hawaii for my son's wedding.
I was scheduled to participate in Dolphin University, but I was transferred to the university due to boat maintenance.
Lucky!!
I got to see a lot of dolphins!!
My son and his wife participated in the tour the next day and they said they saw dolphins and whales.

Dolphin University, November 2, 2nd trip.

息子の結婚式でハワイに来ました。
イルカ中学に参加予定でしたが船のメンテナンスのため大学に編入されました。
ラッキー!!
いっぱいイルカを見れました!!
息子夫婦は翌日のツアーに参加しイルカとクジラが見れたそうです。

イルカ大学　11月2日　2便

I had to give this a 3 star rating to get it to post. My earlier one star rating wouldn't post and my comments were sent to the tour operator for comment. Each issue that I raised the company flat out lied about. As indicated in a prior review, it was disappointing that the scooters had to be moved around by the divers, they are not in working order to be moved under their own power. It looked like they were broken or missing engine parts. I loved the concept, the crew was fantastic and I would have said it was OK, but given that the event is not as advertised and that Bob's Underwater Scooter Adventure management flat out lied I would then question the safety of the event. False advertising. One star.

I participated in the encounter with my child. The dolphins we saw up close were cuter than I expected, and my child was thrilled. It was a wonderful experience for us. I would like to participate again next time. Thank you for the fun tour.

エンカウンターに子供と参加しました。
近くで見るイルカは思っていた以上に可愛く、子供も大喜び。
とても良い経験をさせてあげることができました。
また次回も参加したいと思います。
楽しいツアーをありがとうございました。

This was my second time participating. You can enter a pool that is waist-deep and interact with dolphins, so many families with children join in. I think it's a valuable activity that you can't experience elsewhere. I highly recommend it.

二回目の参加でした。
腰あたりまでのプールに入って、イルカと触れ合うことができるので、お子さんとの参加も多いです。
他では体験できない貴重なアクティビティだと思います。オススメです。

The pick-up was on time, and thanks to the polite explanations from the Japanese staff, I was able to enjoy interacting with the dolphins without any issues in English. It was a very fun and rare experience that you can't have in Japan, where I got to be pulled by the dolphins, stroke their bellies, and give them kisses. I thought it would smell more like fish, but it didn't at all. Before the program started, it was amusing to see the curious dolphins glancing over to observe today's participants. The Sea Life Park isn't a large facility, but it was enjoyable to watch the dolphins practicing their tricks even after the program ended.

時間通りに送迎もして頂き、日本人スタッフの方の丁寧なご説明があったので、実際にイルカとふれあうときのスタッフが英語でも問題なく楽しむことができました。
イルカに引っ張ってもらったり、おなかをなでたり、キスしたり、とても楽しく日本ではできない貴重な体験でした。
もっとお魚のにおいがするかと思っていたのですが、全くでした。
プログラムが始まる前、好奇心旺盛なイルカさんたちが今日のメンバーを横目でチラチラ観察しにくるのがおもしろかったです。
シーライフパークは大きな施設ではありませんが、プログラムが終わったあとも、芸を練習中のイルカさんの見放題で楽しかったです。

Saw some very interesting sea life; the "ocean piranhas" were crazy. Wished we could have seen the sea turtles up close.
Staff was very friendly and informative.

I was able to see so many dolphins! It seems to be the season when baby dolphins are around, and their cuddly appearance was adorable. When I was snorkeling and lost track of where they were, the staff on the boat pointed them out, so I could find them right away. I also got to see a rare seal, which made it a very lucky day.

I'm glad I rented a wetsuit. With it, I could float without a life jacket, and since it got colder, I think it was essential. The staff really made an effort to show us many dolphins, and it turned out to be a very fulfilling time. I had a great time!!

本当にたくさんのイルカを見ることができました!
ちょうど赤ちゃんイルカがいる時期らしく、一緒にくっついている
姿がかわいかったです。シュノーケルで潜っているときに、どこにいるか
見失っても、ボートからスタッフの方が、あっちだと指さしてくれるので
すぐに見つけることができました。珍しいアザラシも見ることができ
とてもラッキーな日だったと思います。
ウエットスーツはやっぱり借りてよかったです。
あればライフジャケットなしでも浮いていられるし、だんだん寒く
なってくるので、必須だと思いました。
スタッフのみなさんが、イルカたちをたくさん見せようとしてくれて
とても充実した時間になりました。楽しかったです!!

it was good. not wow but it should be done with any visit to hawaii

I'm glad I chose this place, even though there were many similar activities available. After just five minutes on the boat, I was able to swim with the dolphins, and I also had the chance to watch them swim alongside the boat for a while, which was very satisfying. I was also able to see the turtles up close. It would be even better if they could sell only the photos that include us.

似たようなアクティブたくさんありましたが、ここにしてよかったと思います。
イルカは船に乗って5分後には一緒に泳ぐこともできましたし、そのあとも船の横を並んで泳ぐのをじっくり見れたりと、とても満足出来ました。
亀もじっくり見ることができました。
写真は自分たちの写っているのだけを売っていただけると、なおいいかと。

If you want to see sharks up close, this is the place to be. Up on the North shore, wich in my opinion is the nicest part of the island. My brother and I had a great time. I still can't believe how big the sharks were. Crew was great !

I was able to see a lot of dolphins from the boat!
There were baby dolphins doing spinning jumps everywhere. Even when I watched the video later, I was very moved.

Next was snorkeling.
It was my first time snorkeling. On top of that, I can only swim dog paddle, but thanks to the buoyancy, even though my position was unstable, I was able to see dolphins, sea turtles, and rays in the ocean.
I think those with snorkeling experience or who can swim will enjoy it even more!

ボートからたくさんのイルカたちが見れました‼
あちこちで子イルカ達が回転ジャンプをしていていました。
動画で撮ったものを後から見ても、とても感激します。

次はシュノーケル。
私はシュノーケルは始めて。おまけに泳ぎは犬かきのみですが、浮力で体勢が不安定ながら海の中でもイルカとウミガメ、エイを見る事ができました。
シュノーケル経験者や泳げる方は、もっともっと楽しめると思います

Picked up near the hotel just after 6 AM. It took about an hour to reach the harbor, and during the bus ride, our cute and fun guide, who looked like a half-model, explained various things to us. According to the guide, the weather is starting to get colder, so everyone borrowed wetsuits. This choice turned out to be a good one… it also helps prevent sunburn.

When we arrived at the harbor, we put on our wetsuits and set off! Unexpectedly, we encountered a pod of dolphins right away and started snorkeling. It was overwhelming to see wild dolphins up close for the first time… we were really lucky to meet so many dolphins so quickly! The staff were also moved by the experience.

Since we didn’t spend much time searching for dolphins, we had a longer snorkeling session at another location afterward. Here, we were able to see many sea turtles and vibrant tropical fish, which was also amazing! Actually, I was so impressed by the snorkeling on the previous moon tour that this experience felt even more special… (>_<) Even with a decent number of participants, the snorkeling points at Dolphin School are spacious, so it doesn’t feel crowded, and the water clarity and number of fish were significantly better.

There seems to be a full-day Dolphin University tour as well, but I think it was a good choice to go with this one since it’s less physically demanding. It also seemed like there were fewer people here. There were a couple of girls who were down due to seasickness or fatigue, so for those who are worried, taking motion sickness medication is a must.

A friend who enjoys diving was also impressed. It’s a highly satisfying tour! I recommend it!!

朝６時過ぎに宿泊ホテル近くでピックアップ。
片道１時間くらいかけてハーバーまで向かいましたが、行きのバスの中では
ハーフモデルのような可愛くて楽しいガイドさんがいろいろ解説をしてくれました。
ガイドさんによると、そろそろ寒くなってくる季節とのことで全員がウェットスーツを借りました。
この選択は正解だったなあ…日焼け防止にもなるし。

ハーバーに着くと、ウェットスーツを着て出発！
予想外にもすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇し、シュノーケリング開始。生まれて初めて間近で見る野生のイルカたちに感無量…とってもラッキーだったみたいで、こんなにたくさんのイルカたちにすぐに会えるなんて！とスタッフさんたちも皆感動。

イルカ探しに時間がかからなかったので、その後の別の場所でのシュノーケリング時間が長くなりました。
ここでも、沢山のウミガメと鮮やかな熱帯魚を見ることができてまたも感動！
実は、このツアーの前に参加していた月のツアーでのシュノーケリングがあんまりよくなったので感動もひとしおで…(>_<)
イルカ中学は、参加人数がある程度いてもシュノーケリングポイントが広いのでごちゃごちゃしないし、海の透明度も魚の数も格段に上でした。
１日がかりのイルカ大学もあるようですが、結構体力を消耗するのでこちらにしてよかったと思っています。人数もこちらの方が少なそうだし。
船酔いか疲れたのかダウンしていた女の子が２，３人いたので、心配な人は酔い止め薬必須かも。

ダイビングが趣味の友人も感動していました。かなり満足度の高いツアーです(^^)おすすめ！！

We saw manta rays shortly after heading out to sea. It was quite an interesting experience. The light snacks were also quite delicious. I tend to forget the custom of tipping (about $10 for each of the three people), so I recommend bringing extra money.

海に出て早々にマンタが見れました。なかなか面白い体験でした。軽食もなかなか美味しくいただきました。チップ（10ドルx3名分程度）をあげる習慣を忘れがちなので、お金は余分に持って行くことをオススメします。

I participated with my 1 year and 9 month old son and my family of three.
We had a great time.
I only brought $50 because I wanted to avoid theft.
It was definitely not enough!!
If I wanted to buy photos and videos for the family, I thought I would need at least $100 or a credit card.

1歳9ヶ月の息子と家族3人で参加。
楽しめました。
持ち物に少量のお金とあったので$50だけ持っていきました。（盗難にあうのも嫌だったので）
全然足りません！！
撮ってくれる写真やムービーを家族分買おう思うと、最低$100かクレジットカードは必要だと思いました。

it was a greats experience. At a certain point you have to realize that you have real sharks around you. This is something that I will definitely try again at my next visit in the area? be aware that the sea is not all the time calm and waves can bring you a different experience... Gravel could be mandatory
A must to do... Great

There were a lot of dolphins, and I was able to see sea turtles and go whale watching too! I was truly moved when I got to swim with the dolphins.

イルカもいっぱいいて、ウミガメも見られたし、ホエールウォッチングもできました！本当にイルカと泳げたときは感動しました。

Unique Fun way to see underwater!!! My husband and are not fans of water above our knees so this was a perfect way to enjoy under the sea!! :)

I joined the tour just to pass the time, but it was the most moving experience. As a diver, I've explored many seas, but I've never encountered so many dolphins and sea turtles.

暇つぶしで参加したツアーですが一番感動しました。私はダイバーなので色んな海を潜りましたが、こんなたくさんのイルカや海亀に出会えたことがありません。

It was pretty cool being in submarine, but we were a little disappointed in how many fish and marine life we saw. I guess that's due to luck. But nonetheless still a pretty cool activity.

On that day, the dolphins were swimming very fast, and I couldn't see them much.

Everyone was concerned and asked if I saw them, but even though I hadn't, I ended up giving a typical Japanese response of "I saw them." So, my time with the dolphins came to an end. I should have honestly said that I didn't see them much.

I was glad to see two turtles up close, though.

イルカがこの日はとても早く泳いでおり、あまり見れませんでした。

みなさん見れましたか？と気を使ってくれるのですが、見れてないのに「見れました」と日本人らしい回答をしてしまい、イルカとの時間は終了。
正直にあまり見れなかったといえばよかった。

亀は2匹も間近でみれてよかったです。

I went on this ride several years ago and it was even better than I remembered. We got to see a sunken ship. We saw several different kinds of fish as well as a few sharks. We had a really good time. You can tell that the people who do this for a living really love their jobs! If you are going to Maui and do nothing else this is the one thing you ABSOLUTELY must take part in!

Had a good time. Dissapointed that the scooter had to be moved around with a diver assisting.

We were divided into three groups, but the waves in the North were high, and by the time we got to the last group, it was impossible to enjoy the experience due to seasickness! Several people were vomiting. Unfortunately, some had to withdraw. I cannot recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness!

３グループに分かれて参加するのですが、ノースの波は高く最後のグループになると
船酔いで鑑賞どころではありません！！
数人が吐きまくりでした。
かわいそうに棄権した方もおられました。
少しでも船酔いされる方にはオススメ出来ません！！

I was able to meet many dolphins in the clear, deep blue sea! As soon as I entered the water, I could hear the dolphins communicating, and it was truly moving!! There was even a family with a baby (^^). I also got to see a large sea turtle, and it was really a wonderful experience. The guide was kind and seemed very experienced, so I felt safe participating. Thank you very much♪

透明度の高い真っ青な海でたくさんのイルカ達に会える事ができました！
海に入ったとたん、イルカ達の会話が聞こえて大感動!!
赤ちゃん連れの家族もいましたよ(^^)
大きな海ガメも見られたし、本当にステキな体験をさせていただきました。
ガイドさんは親切で、ベテランらしく安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました♪

You could rent a wetsuit for $10, and almost everyone did. Those who didn't looked really cold, so I thought it would be better to include that cost in the overall fee. It's a hassle to carry cash. When we went, we encountered a rare pod of dolphins, which was a once-in-a-year experience! The dolphins approached us!! We could even hear their sounds, and it was very moving!! After that, we seemed to have some extra time, so we headed out to look for other types of dolphins... Luckily, we encountered another pod, and the dolphins swam around the boat and jumped, which was amazing!! The snorkeling afterward was also great, as we got to see sea turtles. It was a very satisfying tour.

ウエットスーツが10ドルで借りられてほとんどの人が借りていました
借りてない人はすごく寒そうだったので
料金の中に組み込んでしまえばいいのにと思いました。
お金を持っていくのが面倒です。
私たちが行ったときは1年にあるかないかのイルカの大群に出会え
イルカの方から近づいてきてくれました!!
イルカの声も聴こえてとても感動しました!!
そのあと時間が余ったみたいで沖に出て他の種類のイルカを探しに・・・
これも運よくイルカの大群に出会え船の周りをイルカが泳いだり
ジャンプをして見せてくれたりすごかったです!!
そのあとのシュノーケリングもウミガメに出会え
大満足のツアーでした