All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

Since it's close to the hotel, we chose to depart from Ka'anapali Beach. I was wondering where to board since there wasn't a pier, but you actually get on the boat from the beach. It feels a bit like a fun attraction, which is enjoyable. I sat in a hammock seat, so it felt different from usual, and there were some people lounging around.

You might be able to see whales up close depending on luck, so it can vary each time, but I recommend it for those visiting during this season!

Also, please be cautious as there are places where you might get wet.

ホテルに近いことからカアナパリビーチ発にしました。
桟橋とかなくて、どこから乗るのかなぁって思ってたら
ビーチから船に乗るんです。ちょっとしたアトラクション気分で乗るので
楽しいっ。ハンモック席に座ったのでいつもと違う感じがして
寝そべっている方もいました。

またクジラは運次第で近くで見れるのでその時によって異なるか
と思われますが、この時期に行かれる方オススメです！

また場所によっては濡れることもあるので注意してください。

In March, there is a high probability of seeing whales raising their young near Diamond Head, so I decided to join the tour. During the first trip, I spotted a spout and moved the boat closer, but I couldn't observe anything further. However, this tour offers a free reschedule if you don't see anything, so I participated again for a second chance. During the second trip, I saw about 20 spouts, around 20 tail flukes, and three dives, so I was very satisfied with the experience. I would like to join again.

3月はかなりの確率でダイヤモンドヘッド付近において子育て中のくじらを見ることができるということで参加しました。１回目は潮吹きを確認し船を進めるもののそれ以上の観測はできませんでした。しかし、このツアーは見れないときは無料で次回の振替権をくれたので、リベンジをすべく２回目に参加しました。２回目では潮吹き20回くらい、尾びれも20回くらい、ダイビングも３回ととても旺盛に動いてくれたので大満足でした。
また、参加したいと思います。

My family is in town visiting so we decided to take a trip to North Shore for the day and found an awesome whale watch tour to partake in! Once we left the harbor we saw a few whales breaching out in the distance, but unfortunately we were not going out that far.

We stayed in about a mile or two offshore and let the whales come to us, and we saw quite a few up close. While none were jumping or dancing too close, there were a lot out that day and we could see some on all sides of the boat enjoying the sunshine, like us! All in all, a great day and a fun time on a beautiful boat, the perfect way to show visitors the aloha spirit.

I had so much fun watching the whales that I lost track of time. I want to go again. Next time, I will bring binoculars. However, when it was time to take the bus back, I was late getting off the boat, so I had to look for the bus.

くじらを見ることに時間を忘れるほど
楽しかった。また、行きたい。今度は双眼鏡を持って行きます。ただ、帰りのバスに乗る時に、船から降りるのが遅かったので、バスを探しました

We went as a family. We decided to go because we could interact with dolphins, and it was a wonderful experience. We departed from a certain hotel’s meeting point, and it was easy to find the designated bus. However, the information on the bus was mostly in English, so it might be a bit challenging for those who are not comfortable with the language. Once we arrived at the site, there were staff members who spoke Japanese, so you can feel at ease. The pool was deeper than I expected, and although we wore life jackets, younger children from kindergarten to early elementary school may not be able to touch the bottom, so they need to be supported by an adult. The instructor provided very thorough explanations in mostly English. They let us interact with the dolphins, and it was a lot of fun. The kids were thrilled. I definitely want to go again.

家族で行ってみました。
イルカが触れ合うことが出来るということで行ってみたのですが、非常に良い経験が出来ました。某ホテルの集合場所から行ったのですが、指定のバスはすぐ分かったのですが、バスの中でのインフォメーションは、ほぼ英語の為、苦手な方は、少し辛いかも知れません。現地に着くと日本語を話すスタッフがおりますので安心して下さい。プールは思ったより深く、ライフジャケットは着るものの、幼稚園～小学生の低学年程度だと足が付かないため、引率者が支えている必要があります。プールの中では、インストラクターの方が非常に丁寧に説明をしてくれます。ほぼ英語です。そしてイルカと触れ合わせてくれるのですが、とても楽しめます。子供も大喜びでした。また、是非行きたいと思います。

There were a lot of participants, so I couldn't hear the explanation very well.
There were many sunken ships in the sea, which was a bit disappointing...
The sea turtles were great.

参加の人数が多くて、説明がよく聞こえなかった。
海の中も沈没船が多くて、少し残念。。。
ウミガメは良かった。

This was my second trip out to see the whales with Captain Colin and crew. Went last year, could hardly wait to go again, got the opportunity and took it. The Captain is wonderful, he makes the trip both entertaining and informative, also exciting. We had the experience of a life time both trips, saw whales and dolphins. The zodiac ride is always wild and exciting. The Captain and his crew make sure the visitors are safe and as comfortable as possible under the circumstances and are given the opportunity to see and understand the animals in the ocean. Colin and his crew love their job and the ocean and convey that feeling to the visitors. I would and will go back.

My wife had visited in 2005, and on her recommendation, I took our children for our first visit. Compared to 2005, there were more staff who could speak Japanese, which made us feel at ease while playing. The kids were thrilled to interact with the dolphins. The DVD we had taken while playing with the dolphins was reasonably priced and the content was satisfying.

カミさんは2005年にも訪れた事があり、その勧めで僕と子供たちは初めて訪問しました。
2005年と比べ日本語対応のスタッフが増えていて、安心して遊ぶことができました。
子供たちもイルカとのふれあいに大喜びでした。
イルカと遊んでいるときに撮ってもらったDVDは、良心的な価格で、内容も満足いくものでした。

Since nature is the main factor, I didn't have overly high expectations, but I was able to see many whales and dolphins. I think I was just lucky. The price was also reasonable, and I was very satisfied. Additionally, I had no issues with seasickness, which was my biggest concern.

自然が前提なのであまり過度な期待はしなかったのですが、鯨も、そしてイルカもたくさん見ることができました。たまたまラッキーだったんだと思います。
お値段も安かったし、大満足です。
そして一番心配だった船酔いも全く問題ありませんでした。

It's surprisingly small, and since you can't see it up close, if you have too high expectations, you might think it's not much. When a whale is spotted, there will be an announcement in the direction it was seen, so I think it's important to dash and secure a good spot. If you don't make an effort to move, you might end up not seeing anything at all.

意外と小さいくて、あまり近くではみれないので、あまり期待し過ぎてるとこんなもんかと思ってしまいます。
クジラが見えたら見えた方向の放送がはいるので、ダッシュしていい場所が取れるかが重要だと思います。
頑張って移動したりしないと見れないで終わってしまったりもあり得ると思います。

I was very moved to see the dolphins! Unfortunately, I didn't see any sea turtles, but I guess that's just how nature is. The energy is really high, so I think those who can keep up will have a great time. However, I might not recommend it for those who want a more peaceful experience...

イルカが見られたのはとても感動しました！残念ながらウミガメは見られませんでしたが自然相手なのでしょうがないかなと思います。
テンションがすごく高い感じなのでそれについていける人はとっても楽しと思います。静かな感じで楽しみたい人にはあまりお勧めできないかも・・・。

As a whale watching experience, it was very disappointing. This is all we saw (and everything was very far away).

- A couple of brief spouts
- A fleeting glimpse of a tail

Additionally, there were so many people on the deck that if a large person was in front, I couldn't see anything at all. I could only see people's backs and heads.

I understand that how active the whales are depends on luck, but it was just too disappointing for the price. Since large boats can't get close, even if we saw big movements like breaching, it would still be a distant event.

I would have preferred to enjoy other activities for this time and cost. I definitely cannot recommend this to acquaintances.

ホエールウォッチングとしては、とてもがっかりする内容でした。
見たのはこれだけでした。(しかもどれもとても遠くで。)

・一瞬の潮吹きを2，3回程度
・尾ひれを一瞬

また、デッキにとても人が多いため、体の大きな人が前にいると全く見えません。人の背中と頭しか見えない状況でした。

くじらがどれだけ活発に動いてくれるかは運次第なのだとも分かっていますが、
価格に見合わず、あまりにも残念でした。
大型船では近くまで行けないので、たとえブリーチのような大きな動きを見れたとしても遠くの出来事なのだろうと思います。

この時間と料金で他のアクティビティを楽しんだ方が良かったです。
知り合いには絶対にお勧めできません。

I participated in a whale watching cruise for the first time in Hawaii.
I saw them!! Whales!!
I saw them multiple times. It was amazing.

And I also saw dolphins.
The dolphins jumped close to the boat.
Even though it was a whale watching tour, I was really lucky to see dolphins too.

As expected, in February in Hawaii, you can see both whales and dolphins. I was lucky.

I heard there are days when you can't see them.

You don't even need to go to the upper deck; the second floor was enough to see well.
On the contrary, you can see the dolphins much closer from the second floor.
The upper deck was packed with people!!

I hope everyone who participates gets to see them too!

Hawaiiで初めてホエールウォッチングクルーズに参加しました。
見えましたよ！！ホエール！！
何回も見えました。見ました(^_-)-☆
何頭もいました。感動です。

そして、ドルフィンも見ました。
ドルフィンは、船の近くでジャンプもしてくれました。
ホエールウォッチングなのに、ドルフィンも見れてすごくラッキーでした。

やっぱり2月のHawaiiでは、ホエールもドルフィンも見えるんですね。っていうかラッキーでした。

見えない日もあるみたいですよ。

船の上の階にいかなくても、２Ｆでも充分見れました。
逆にドルフィンは２Ｆの方が、すごく近くで見れますよ。
上の階は、人でいっぱい！！

参加した方が、みなさん見れますように(^_-)-☆

What a fantastic tour. The crew was awesome. My sister and I had such a wonderful day. So many whales! Thanks guys for wonderful memories!

This was my first time participating, and I was able to see a lot from a distance! I booked the option without meals, and I think that was a good choice.

About 20 minutes after departure, we started to see whales, so those who were at the buffet couldn't concentrate on their meals anymore. If you choose the meal option, I think it's better to finish eating early as the ship departs.

I was able to see more than I expected, and I was very satisfied!

初めて参加しましたが、やや遠目にたくさん見れました！
食事なしのものを予約しましたがそれでよかったように思います。

出港して20分くらいでクジラが見え始めたので、ビュッフェ中の人は食事に集中できなくなってました。
食事つきにするのなら、船の出港とともに早めに食べ終えたほうがいいと思います。

思ったよりたくさん見れて、大満足でした！

Perhaps my expectations were too high, or the brochure was just that wonderful, or maybe the whales were not in a good mood...

I only saw a few distant tail slaps and spouts, but there was no dynamic breaching.

It might be that the timing was just too late.

The waves were mild, but I still think motion sickness medication is necessary. It is available at ABC (with Japanese signage), so you can easily get it on-site.

期待が大きすぎたのか、パンフレットが素晴らしいのか、
それともクジラのご機嫌が悪かったのか・・・・

潮吹き、尻尾は遠くに数回見えただけで
ダイナミックなブリーチングはありませんでした。

やはり時期が遅すぎるかもしれません。

揺れは少ないですがやはり酔い止めは必要と思います。
ＡＢＣで売っています（日本語表示）ので現地調達可能です。

We had a hard time finding dolphins and only spotted a group of six just in the nick of time. We finally went snorkeling, but we couldn't swim with them properly. We were disappointed as we had to head back due to time constraints, but thanks to the driver's consideration, we got a second chance. During the second attempt, we were able to swim quite close to them and had a great time.

なかなかイルカが見つからず、時間ギリギリで六頭だけの群れを発見。ようやくシュノーケルをしましたが、ちゃんと一緒に泳げず。時間が無いので帰るということになりガッカリしましたが、運転手の計らいで再度のチャレンジ。二回目はかなり近くで泳ぐことが出来て、楽しむことができました。

It was great. As soon as we got out to the ocean, we spotted a mother and a baby whale. We were there for a couple of hours, and we probably saw 5, 6 whales. The staff and the captain did a great job catering all the guests (maybe about 30 of them on board). The naturalist explained a lot about the humpback whales, and it was very educational.

I'd highly recommend this one. It's very family friendly also, and the little kids were very excited to see the real whales in the ocean.

My husband and I went on a morning cruise on Valentine's day. We were so excited to spot pods of whales we forgot to go downstairs to join in Hawaiian activities. Unfortunately we couldn't come across impressive acts of whales, but we'll keep it next time.

As the reviews suggested, I was really able to see a whale a little! However, I only caught a glimpse of the tail a few times, and it wasn't as impressive as the full body or jumping shots you often see in photos. Just being able to see it was lucky, though... Once they surface for a breath, they don't come back up for about ten minutes, so I didn't get to see them frequently. However, there was drink service, and I didn't feel seasick, so I was able to enjoy the cruising experience comfortably! The view of Waikiki from the sea was also great!

口コミの噂どうり本当に鯨を少し見られました！
ただ尾の方を数回確認しましたが良くある写真みたいに全体やジャンプしてる所ではないので迫力にはかけました。
見られただけでもラッキーなのですが・・・
一度息継ぎに浮上すると１０分ほどは浮上してこないので頻繁に見ることはありませんでした。
ただドリンクのサービスもあるし船酔いもなかったのでクルージングを気持ちよく楽しめました！
海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです♪

I participated on February 11. The weather was cloudy, there were strong winds at sea, and the air conditioning indoors made it quite cold. However, considering the low budget and that breakfast was included, I was satisfied. I was able to see whales multiple times, which was great. It took about 3 hours and 30 minutes from leaving the hotel to returning, so the schedule was easy to manage.

２月１１日に参加しました。天候は曇りで、海上は強風、室内は冷房が効いていたので、実は寒かったです(＠_＠;)
しかしながら、低予算で朝食付きということもあり、満足しました。肝心のクジラを何度も見ることができましたので、良かったです。ホテルを出発して、戻ってくるまで３時間３０分程度だったので、スケジュール的にも楽々でした。

This was my first time participating in a whale watching cruise. I didn't know there were whales just a few kilometers from Waikiki. Depending on the timing, we could only see a little bit of their backs in the distance, which was a bit disappointing.

はじめてホエールウォッチングクルーズ参加。
ワイキキから数キロのところにクジラがいるなんて知りませんでした。
タイミングもりますが遠くに背中が少し見える程度だったのでちょっと残念でした。

For those who participated in the morning cruise, it was reported that they only saw a baby whale briefly, and it seemed that the participants from another tour yesterday had a similar experience, so I honestly didn't have high expectations.

However, during the afternoon cruise, we were able to see adult whales and baby whales up close, as well as whales jumping in the distance. Although we chose a course that included a meal, my son was so excited about the whale sightings that he neglected his food to go watch the whales, and he was thrilled to have seen them a total of 21 times. I regret thinking that if we had chosen the course without lunch from the beginning, we could have focused more on the whales.

I definitely recommend the no-lunch option for those who really want to see whales.

朝のクルーズに参加の方は、子供のクジラがちょっと見えただけとのことで、昨日の別のツアーの方も同じような状況だったので、正直、あまり期待していませんでした。
ところが、お昼のクルーズでは、大人のクジラや子供のクジラが近くで見ることが出来たり、遠くでジャンプするクジラも見ることが出来ました。
折角、食事つきのコースにしたのですが息子はクジラ情報がでると食事そっちのけでクジラを見に行ってましたが、合計21回見れたと大変喜んでいました。はじめっから、ランチなしのコースにしておけば、私たちもクジラに集中できたのでは？と反省しています。
是非、クジラを観たいという方は、ランチなしがお勧めです。

I went whale watching from Lahaina on Maui with a Japanese guide named Gaito. At first, I thought we might only see them from a distance, but to my surprise, a mother and baby whale came very close, jumping and waving, and we even got to see the whale's tail up close. Saori from Gaito was very kind, which was great. We also received juice and snack vouchers. It was a very enjoyable two hours that flew by.

マウイ島のラハイナから日本語のガイトさんがのる便で鯨をみに行きました。最初は遠くからしか見えないのかな～と思いましたが、なんと、おやこ鯨が大接近、ジャンプに、手をふったり、鯨のシッポも間近でみれました。ガイトのさおりさんもとても親切でよかったです。ジュースとスナック券ももらいました、とても楽しいあっというまの２時間です。

I went whale watching for the first time, and it was pretty much as I expected. I caught glimpses of them between the waves. There were many sightings, but they were a bit far away, so it wasn't exactly "breathtaking."

However, I think it's an experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly.

初めてホエールウォッチングをしましたが、だいたい予想通りでした。
波間にちらり、という感じ。
回数は多かったのですが、ちょっと遠くて「大迫力」というわけにはいかなかったです。

でも、お子様からお年寄りまで一緒に楽しめると思います。

Since it's my first time visiting Maui in winter, I definitely wanted to go whale watching, but I wasn't confident in my English, so I joined this tour where a Japanese staff member would be on board.

When I arrived at Lahaina Harbor, I was surprised by the crowd of people. It was a bit difficult to find the tour desk, but after checking in and sitting on a bench, Satomi, the staff member, approached us. Since we were the only Japanese people there, she stayed with us the whole time, sharing lots of information about whales, which felt like a great deal.

Of course, we saw plenty of whales; they were splashing their tails everywhere, and three of them swam right alongside the boat, which made for a very satisfying whale watching experience. The pizza place that Satomi recommended was also delicious.

Thank you very much!

初めて冬のマウイに行くので、ホエールウォッチングは絶対行きたいけれど英語に自信がないので、日本人スタッフが一緒に乗船してくれるこのツアーに参加しました。
ラハイナ港に着くと人人人で人の多さにびっくりです。
ツアーデスクを探すのに、少し見つけにくかったのですが、受付が終わってベンチに座っていると、すぐにスタッフのさとみさんが声をかけてくださり、ちょうど私たちだけが日本人ということで、ずっと付いてくださって、鯨の話をいろいろ聞けてお得感満載でした。
もちろん鯨もたくさん見れて、あちこちで鯨が尾びれをバシャバシャしてましたし、3頭が仲良く船のすぐ近くまで並走してくれたり大満足のホエールウォッチングでした。
さとみさんお勧めのピザ屋さんも美味しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

A large bus came to pick us up at the hotel, and the explanations in Japanese were thorough, which made us feel at ease participating.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the boat was large, so it didn't sway, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful cruise.

大きなバスでホテルまでお迎えに来てくださり、
日本語の説明もしっかりあって安心して参加できました。

残念ながらホエールを見ることはできませんでしたが、
船が大きかったため揺れることもなく素敵なクルーズを
おくることができました。

Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!

Since this was my first time participating, I hope my experience can be helpful! I joined with my family (one preschooler). I was concerned about whether it would be a good environment for small children and about seasickness, but I’m glad we chose Navatek for those reasons! It’s more compact than the Star of Honolulu, which allowed us to see dolphins up close, and we were surprisingly able to see whales quite nearby as well, which excited the kids. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but on the day we participated, it was sunny and none of us felt sick at all. I was torn about whether to include a meal, but if you really want to focus on watching whales, it might be better to skip the meal. You can head out to the deck right after departure and enjoy the ocean to your heart's content! (With a meal, you might feel pressured to eat and watch at the same time, so it was the right choice for us to go without a meal.) The deck was refreshing and felt great, but being outside for a long time was colder than I expected. It would be good to have a windbreaker or something that blocks the wind. Whales can be elusive, so I recommend enjoying the watching rather than stressing about taking photos. You can purchase edited photos of the best shots for $20, so if you want a keepsake, that’s an option! (By the way, we bought one.) I hope everyone gets to see them too!

初めての参加で色々迷ったので、体験談参考にして貰えればと思います！
ファミリー（未就学生1名）で参加。気になってたのは「小さい子にも良く見える環境か？」「船酔いは？」などでしたが、その点ではナバテックを選んで正解だったと！スターオブホノルルよりコンパクト？な分、間近にイルカを観る事ができたり、くじらも意外と近くで観る事が出来、子供も興奮してました。船酔いは天候にもよると思いますが、参加した日は晴天で家族全員全く酔いませんでした。食事付きかなしかで迷うとこですが、クジラを真剣に観たい様であれば、食事なしがいいかな？出港してすぐにデッキにでて、思う存分海の上を楽しめるので！（食事があると、食べなきゃ、観なきゃでどっちも中途半端になりそうだったので、私達は食事なしで正解でした。）デッキの上は爽快で気持ち良かったですが、長い時間外にいると想像以上に寒かったです。ウィンブレなど、風を通さない羽織りがあれば安心デス。クジラは神出鬼没なので写真は諦めてウォッチングを楽しんで下さい♫20ドルでベストショットを編集した写真を購入できるので、記念にほしい方はそちらを！（ちなみに我が家は購入しました）
皆さんも観れるとイイですね♫

Thanks to you, I was able to see whales up close. The staff told us, "When the boat suddenly turns, there will be a whale nearby," and right after that, one appeared.

On the way back, I learned to play the ukulele and performed in front of everyone... I had a very fulfilling time. If I have the chance to go again in winter, I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.

おかげさまで、すぐ近くでクジラを観ることができました。
「船が急にターンすると、すぐ近くにクジラがいるよ」と
スタッフが教えてくれて、実際その直後に出現しました。

帰り際にはウクレレを習って、
皆の前で演奏したり・・・
とっても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
またぜひ冬に行くことがあれば、参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。