All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I received a boarding pass for those who couldn't see the whale.

くじらが見れなかった人の乗船券をもらいました

I didn't encounter the powerful scenes of whales in the ocean like those seen on television, but I was moved by the steam from their breaths and the glimpse of their tails.

テレビなどで見る海にいる鯨、のような迫力あるシーンには出会えませんでしたが息継ぎの水蒸気、チラッと見えた尾に感動しました。

Although it can't be helped that we didn't see any whales, I felt that the tour itself was different from what whale watching should be.

The staff also seemed to respond with, "Huh? Whale watching? I hope you see some," which didn't give me much confidence.

I think for the other guests, it was advertised as a yacht cruise. We were completely misled.

クジラがまったく見えなかったのは
仕方ないとはいえ、
ツアー自体が、ホエールウォッチングとは
違う内容だと感じました。

スタッフも、え？ホエールウォッチング？
見えるといいね、
みたいな対応でしたから。

私たち以外のお客さんには、
ヨットのクルーズとうたっていると思う。
まんまと騙されました。

We participated as a family of three. We were able to kiss and shake hands with the dolphins, and it was our first opportunity to interact with them, which was moving. We also signed up for the interaction with the sea lions, so we enjoyed it even more. Next time, we will challenge ourselves with the Dolphin Adventure.

家族３人で参加いたしました。イルカとキスしたり、握手したりすることができてまた、イルカとふれあう機会ははじめてで、感動しました。
またプラスエイとの触れ合いも申し込んでいたのでさらに楽しめました。この次はドルフィンアドベンチャーにチャレンジします。

I never expected to see whales so close to the shore. It was incredibly moving.
The view of Diamond Head and Honolulu from the boat was also stunningly beautiful.
The prices were very reasonable, which I appreciated.
I definitely want to use this service again.

あんな岸から近い場所でクジラが見れるなんて思ってもみませんでした。大感動です。
船からみるダイヤモンドヘッド，ホノルルの景色も最高にキレイでした。
料金もとてもリーズナブルで有難かったです。
また是非利用させて頂きたいと思います。

i had a great time with the shark adventure crew. the staff was very funny and gave lots of information! the sharks were amazing but didnt come to close to the cage when i was in there which i was hoping to see. if u are going with a large group of people u dont get to be in the water long either which i though it would be 30min but only ended up 15 min at most, but all in all great experience and i would do it again and i recommend it to anyone who visits the island.

As soon as we set sail, a small whale appeared in the distance.

After that, we moved around the sea, but we couldn't see any more.

出港して直ぐに遠くに小さなクジラ出ました。

その後は、海をあっち、こっち、移動しましたが見られずでした。

First, you board a boat that takes you to the submarine anchored offshore. It sways quite a bit, and there are seats on the first and second floors. After we started moving, the staff provided guidance in English for the second floor. Since it was crowded, we moved to the second floor, which was both thrilling and a bit scary because of the intense swaying. When we finally reached the second floor, I felt a sense of joy.

When transferring to the submarine, it wasn't scary at all, and once on board, the swaying wasn't too bad, allowing us to enjoy observing the underwater scenery. However, if you're prone to motion sickness, it's definitely advisable to take medication.

I was expecting announcements in Japanese, but they were only in English and Chinese. There were headphones in front of the seats, and Japanese could be heard on channel 4. When I saw the pre-boarding instructions, it mentioned a Japanese explanation, but I ended up feeling disappointed.

まず最初に、沖に停泊している潜水艦まで行く船に乗せられるます。それがかなりの揺れで、一階席と二階席が有るのですが、二階席は走りだしてから係りの人が英語で案内します。
私たちは混んでいたので二階に移りましたが、それが怖いの怖くないの・・・　揺れ方が半端じゃないからスリルがあって二階にたどり着いた時は嬉しかったです。
潜水艦に乗り移るときは怖くないし、乗ってしまうと揺れも
そんなでもなく楽しく海の中を観察できました。
ただ、酔う人は薬は必ず飲んだ方が良いです。
館内の案内は日本語を期待したのに、英語と中国語のみ。
座席の前にヘッドホンがあり日本語は４チャンネルで聞けました。事前説明を見たときに日本語の説明と書いてありましたが
期待して損をしました。

I went during the New Year. It was New Year's Day. It was the first tour of the morning. On the way, we were able to see whales. The boat circled around the area where the whales were, and I was excited as we kept following the whales. I was thrilled because I had hoped for whale watching rather than a submarine tour. The submarine was also fun with sharks, turtles, and colorful fish.

お正月に行ってきました。
元旦です。
朝一番のツアーでした。
行きにクジラを見ることができました。
船もクジラが居る付近をぐるりと輪を描くように回ってくれてズーっとクジラを追うような感じで興奮しました。
私は潜水艦よりクジラウォッチングを希望していたので感激でした。
潜水艦もサメ・カメ・魚色とりどり楽しかったです。

When I rode on a larger ship in the past, although I could see whales, the experience was not very moving because the ship was too big. From that experience, I chose a smaller boat this time. It was nice that there were about 10 participants, mostly older couples, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Since it was a smaller boat, we could get within a few dozen meters of the whales, which was truly moving! It was also reassuring that there was someone on the crew who could speak Japanese.

昔大きめな船に乗った時は、船が多き過ぎて一応クジラは見えたものの、あんまり感動が少なかった。その経験から今回は小さい船を選びました。参加者が10名程度でほとんどが年配のご夫婦でゆったりした雰囲気なのも良かったし、小さい船なのでクジラに数10メートルと近寄れたので感動でした！！クルーに日本語が話せる人が居たのも安心できました。

I went there. I saw a whale.
The boat sways quite a bit, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

行ってきました。くじら見えましたよ。
船はかなり揺れるので、酔い止め飲むことをおすすめします。

I was able to see the whales spouting. There was no shuttle service, but you can take TheBus E directly from Waikiki to Aloha Tower (be careful about the drop-off location). Since you never know when the whales will appear, I hurriedly ate breakfast on board (buffet style). There was a Japanese interpreter on the boat.

鯨の潮吹き見られましたよ。送迎なしでしたが、ワイキキからTheBusのＥでアロハタワーまで一本で行けます（降車場所注意）。鯨はいつ出てくるのかわからないので船内の朝食（バイキング形式）は慌しく食べました。日本人の通訳さんが乗船してました。

I underestimated Hawaii. The ocean at night was extremely cold. I was thinking I wanted to go home since I couldn't encounter a manta ray. However, when I finally encountered a manta ray swimming gracefully, I was so moved that the cold didn't matter anymore.

For those who are Japanese and not using a rental car, I recommend hotel shuttle services. We used a taxi, but there was a bit of distance between the place where we checked and confirmed the wetsuit size and the boat. Also, on the way back, we had a lot of trouble finding a taxi. I think it would be better to provide more information about that.

ハワイをなめていました。夜の海は、超寒かったです。
なかなかマンタに遭遇できずに、も~帰りたい・・・と思ってました。しかし、優雅に泳ぐマンタに遭遇したら、寒さも吹っ飛ぶくらいに感動しました。
日本人でレンタカーでの移動でない方は、ホテル送迎をお勧めします。私達は、タクシーでの移動でしたが、チエックしウエットスーツのサイズ確認した場所と船の場所も多少距離がありました。そして、帰りはまったくタクシーがつかまらなくて困り果てました。
その辺をもう少し告知した方が良いかと・・・

I was worried because there were no Japanese staff, but I was impressed by how they explained everything politely in Japanese. I was also happy to see dolphins and flying fish in addition to the whales! I was going back and forth to the restroom and outside due to seasickness, but I was glad to see at least a little bit of the whales.

日本人のstaffがいなくて不安だったけど、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれたのが印象的でした。
くじらの他にイルカや飛び魚が見れたのも嬉しかった♪
船酔いでトイレと外の往復だったけど(^^;)少しでもクジラが見れて良かったです。

On January 17, I boarded with my husband and our 5-year-old son.

The sea was rougher than usual that day, rated about an 8 out of 10 (with 10 being very rough).

Initially, we were given "ginger and mint capsules" as a motion sickness remedy. I received two larger capsules. This was explained as a supplement rather than medication (I recommend bringing medicine from Japan for those who are anxious).

Since I am prone to motion sickness, I lay down on the long bench from the start. There were quite a few others lying down as well.

My child, on the deck of the rocking boat, was running around and claimed to have seen five whales.

It was nice that they kindly informed us in both English and Japanese, saying things like "There are mother and baby whales at 〇 o'clock" and "You can see the spouting." I also thought it was considerate that they brought the boat closer to the whales.

There was also a Japanese crew member (I'm not sure if they are always on board), who was very attentive to the seasick guests, which was reassuring. Thank you very much.

I wanted my child to have an experience that can't be had in Japan, so it turned out to be a memorable and good activity.

Additionally, since it was close to Ala Moana, we took a taxi both ways and enjoyed lunch and shopping on the way back.

1月17日に、夫と5歳の息子と乗船しました。

この日は海がいつもより荒れていて、
10段階でいうと8くらいだったそうです（10が大荒れ）。

はじめに酔い止めとして、”ジンジャーとミントのカプセル”を頂きました。大きめのカプセルを2つ。
これは薬ではなく、サプリメント的なニュアンスの説明で渡されました（不安な方は日本から薬をもって行くことをお勧めします）。

私は、乗り物に弱いので、初めから長椅子に横たわっていました。同じく横たわっている人は結構いました。

わが子は、大揺れする船のデッキで、あっちへ行きこっちへ行きで、５頭の鯨を見たそうです。

英語と日本語で「○時の方向に親子鯨がいます」や、「潮吹きが見られます」等、親切に教えてくれるので良かったです。
また、鯨の近くへ船を寄せてくれるので、親切だと思います。

日本人の乗船員さんもいらして（常駐かどうかは不明です）、酔ったお客さんを気遣ってくださり、とても心強かったです。ありがとうございました。

子供に、日本では味わえない経験をさせたかったので、結果的に印象に残る、良いアクティビティでした。

また、アラモアナへ近いので、我が家は行きも帰りもタクシーにし、帰りはランチ＆ショッピングを楽しみました。

The highlight of my trip was definitely kissing the dolphins—it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Also surprisingly fun was getting splashed during the dolphin show when the dolphins jumped. While you can experience this at aquariums in Japan now, being splashed from several meters above is a whole different level of excitement!

And the photo is of the dolphin stroller... this is also super popular with the kids (make sure to leave an ID when you borrow it, and don't forget to get it back when you return it!).

一番の目的だったイルカさんとキッスは一生もんですよ！
それと意外におもしろかったのはイルカショウのイルカのジャンプにあわせて思いっきり水をかぶるところ。　最近は日本の水族館でも体験できるけど、数ｍも上からかぶるのは迫力がかなり違いますよ！　それと写真はイルカのベビーカー・・・これも子供達に大人気（借りる際は身分証明書を預ける。帰りに証明書を返してもらうのを忘れずに！）

I signed up because the whale encounter rate was over 90%. The whales didn't appear for a while, and soon the observation deck was left with just a couple from China, an elderly couple from the West, and our group of six.

After about 45 minutes, the elderly couple spotted a whale and informed us, as we were busy taking photos! In the end, we were able to see three whales. It seemed like we only had about 15 minutes left to watch them, but at the last moment, one whale jumped out of the water with a splash.

On the way back, while I was gazing at the sea from the second deck, a sea turtle swam incredibly close to the boat. This was unexpectedly moving! 😊

クジラ遭遇率９０％以上ということで、申し込ませていただきました。
中々クジラが現れず、展望デッキには中国人？！のカップルと欧米人の老夫婦、私たちの６名のみになってしまいました。
４５分を過ぎたあたりでしょうか、老夫婦がクジラを発見！し、写真撮りに夢中になっていた私たちに教えてくれました！！
結果３頭のクジラを見ることができました。
帰る時間が迫っていたようで、１５分くらいしか見ることができませんでしたが、最後に１頭が「ざっぷーん」とジャンプらしきことをしてくれました。
帰りに、２階デッキでずーっと海を見ていたら、船のすっごい近くをウミガメが泳いでいきました。
これは思いがけず感動しました＾＾

I participated at the request of a child who loves whales. Since I had only seen them on TV, I was thrilled to see a real whale's tail. The meal was just okay.

クジラが大好きな子供のリクエストで参加致しました。
テレビでしか見た事が無いので、本物のクジラのしっぽを見られて
大喜びでした。
食事はまあまあでした。

I participated in the encounter with my 6-year-old child. Since it was January, I was concerned about the water temperature and chose the 11 AM session, but even then, the water felt a bit cold.

At first, the dolphins were not in a good mood, and every time a few people in the group kissed or shook hands, there were breaks and dolphin changes. However, despite the time running over, everyone was able to kiss and shake hands properly.

There was a 2-year-old child in the same group who was scared and cried the whole time. The dolphin's sounds and splashes seemed to frighten him, and the staff worked hard to calm him down, but unfortunately, he ended up crying until the end and couldn't touch the dolphin. I think it would be better for very timid children to be informed beforehand that dolphins are not scary before participating.

Sea Life Park is a very beautiful aquarium, and all the signs are written in Japanese, so it's a comfortable place for families with children to enjoy. Additionally, you can enjoy various wonderful views on the round-trip tour bus that you can't see in Waikiki.

６歳の子供と一緒にエンカウンターに参加しました。
1月だったので、水温が気になり11時からの回にしましたが、
それでも少し水温は冷たく感じられました。

はじめはイルカの機嫌が悪く、グループの数人がキスをしたり握手をしたりするたびに、
休憩が入ったりイルカの交代があったりしましたが、
時間が押してもきちんと全員キスをしたり握手をしたりできました。

同じグループの中に怖くてずっと泣いている2歳くらいのお子さんがいましたが、
イルカは鳴き声やバタ足が怖いそうで、スタッフの方が一生懸命泣きやまそうとしていましたが、
残念ながら結局最後まで泣きやまず、触る事ができなかったようです。
あまり怖がりのお子様には、事前にイルカが怖くないことを説明してあげてから参加した方が良いと思います。

シーライフパークはとても綺麗な水族館で、標識もすべて日本語で書いてあるので、子供連れには安心して楽しめます。
また往復のツアーバスの中で、ワイキキでは見られないような素敵な景色もいろいろと楽しめます。

When making the reservation, I read some experiences and saw comments saying "we didn't see any whales," which made me a bit hesitant. However, since we come to Hawaii every year and my husband's mother was visiting Hawaii for the first time, we thought it would be nice to participate and enjoy the view of the Waikiki hotels from a large boat. We didn't see any whales, but we were able to spend a relaxing time.

予約する時、体験談を読んで
「くじら見えなかった」と言うコメントがあり少し迷いましたが私たちは、毎年ハワイに来ているけど、主人の母は初めてハワイに来たので、大きな船に乗って海の上からワイキキのホテルを眺めるのもいいかな・・・という気持ちで参加しました。
くじらは見えなかったけど、ゆっくりと時間を過ごせました

We were blessed with clear skies, and we were able to see the tail fin clearly. We also got to see baby whales, so we thoroughly enjoyed the whale watching experience. The guide was American, but it seemed he had studied Japanese well, as he spoke clearly and explained the location and direction of the whales, which was very helpful.

晴天に恵まれ、尾びれもしっかりみれました。
子供のクジラもみれたので、しっかりホエールウォッチを堪能できました。ガイドの方もアメリカ人の方でしたが、しっかり日本語を勉強されているようで、聞き取りやすい発音で、クジラがみつかった位置や方位など説明してくださり、助かりました。

The timing was just right, and I was able to see whales perfectly! It was moving! I definitely recommend it.

時期がちょうどいいこともあり、クジラばっちり見れました☆感動しました☆ぜひおすすめです。

I thought it might be too early to see whales, but I was able to catch a glimpse of a whale's back. It wasn't an impressive whale watching experience, but I feel lucky just to have seen it. Seeing a lot of fish at the Aloha Tower harbor was an unexpected stroke of luck.

クジラを見るにはまだ時期が早かったかと諦めムードの時にクジラの背中を見ることができました。迫力のあるクジラ観賞でなく、なんとも地味~なものでしたが、見れただけラッキーと納得しています。アロハタワーの港でたくさんの魚を見れたのは想定外のラッキーなものでした。

I saw it~☆ After about 30 to 40 minutes on the boat, we spotted a whale in the distance☆ But then, for a while, we didn't see anything... Just as the announcement of "We're heading back to port" came on, a moment of disappointment washed over us, and then suddenly, about two whales appeared really close by~~ They raised their tails and splashed down!! It was amazing!! I was so moved that I forgot to take pictures...

見ちゃいました~☆
乗って３~４０分で少し遠目ですが、クジラが見えた☆
でも、それからしばらく何も見えず。。。
「帰港します」
のアナウンスが流れて。。。
ちょっとがっかり感が漂った瞬間に、
すごく近くで２頭くらいかな～～
尾ひれを上げてザブーン!!
スゴかったです!!感動!!
見とれてしまって写真を撮るのを忘れてしまいました。。。

Touching and kissing the dolphins was fun. I wish there was a family discount. I would like to participate again.

イルカとのタッチやキス。楽しかったです。家族割引的なものがあればなぁ。また参加したいです。

Well, the elderly couple said they enjoyed it.

まぁ~楽しめたと年寄り夫婦は言ってました。

The day after arriving on the Big Island, I went on a submarine ride. The weather was nice and the wind was just right, and everyone in my group (from my grandfather to my 5-year-old child, a total of 9 people) was in high spirits.

I was worried about getting seasick and thought I should have taken some motion sickness medication, but as we submerged deeper and the fish appeared before us, all those worries vanished.

The fish I mainly saw were vibrant yellow ones and black and white striped fish. I wish I could have seen more colorful fish like red or blue ones. Perhaps if I had dived in Oahu, I might have encountered a wider variety of fish.

During the dive, there were various explanations in English, and for Japanese speakers, we were given earphones to hear the explanations in Japanese. However, the English explanations were so loud that I couldn't hear the Japanese ones at all, which was disappointing.

That said, the sea was beautifully clear and blue, and I was able to witness truly wonderful scenery, making it a fantastic memory!

ハワイ島に到着した翌日、潜水艦に乗りました＾＾
天気も良く風も程よく、同行者全員（一番上はおじいちゃんから、一番下は５歳の子供まで総勢９名）気分は上々↑↑

船酔いするかな…酔い止めの薬、飲んでくれば良かったかな…なんて思っているうちに、どんどん潜水していき、目の前に魚たちがあらわれた時には、そんな心配はどこかへ吹き飛んでいました。

主に目にした魚は鮮やかな黄色や、黒と白のストライプの魚が中心でした。赤とか青とか、もう少し違った色の魚が見れればもっと良かったかな…って思っています。
もしかしたら、オアフ島でダイブしていれば、もっと色とりどりの魚を目にすることができたのかもしれませんね。

また、潜水中は、英語で色々と説明があり、日本人に対しては、日本語の説明が聞こえるイヤホンを渡されるのですが、英語の説明の声が大きすぎて、日本語の説明が全く聞こえず残念でした。

とはいえ、海はどこまでも青く澄んで綺麗で、本当に素敵な光景を目にすることができとても素晴らしい思い出になりました~!!

I used the service on January 8. We were able to see the tails of whales about three or four times off the coast of Honolulu. The meals were satisfactory and matched the price. On the way back on the boat, there were also activities like lei-making and hula dance classes, which everyone enjoyed. I think it's a tour that is definitely worth participating in.

１月８日に利用しました。
ホノルル沖で、３、４回クジラの尻尾だけでしたが見ることができました。食事も価格相応の内容で満足いくものでした。船の帰りには、レイ作り、フラダンス教室等も開催され、皆さん楽しんでいました。
十分に参加する価値があるツアーだと思います。

I applied with some hesitation, but I was truly moved to see whales! The kids were also impressed, and it became a great winter vacation memory. I've been to Hawaii quite a few times, but I had never participated in something like this, so I especially recommend it for families with children. The food was enjoyable too! I would love to participate again.

半信半疑で申し込みましたが、本当にクジラを見れて感動！子供達もインパクトがあり、いい冬休みの思い出になりました。ハワイはかなり行ってますが、こういうものに参加したことがなかったので、子供がいる人には特におすすめです。ご飯も楽しめました！又、参加したいですね。

I participated with my 1 year and 9-month-old child.

Having joined other whale watching tours in the past, I can share my thoughts for comparison:

If you really want to see whales, you should go on a small, fast, and maneuverable boat.

I recommend a small group tour that stops the boat if dolphins are spotted and allows you to dive into the sea.

However, for those with children or those who may feel uneasy about small boats, this large boat tour might be the right choice.

It might be better to join with the mindset of hoping to see whales while enjoying a lunch cruise. The food is quite delicious, and there are events on board, so I think it's a tour that won't disappoint.

１歳９ヶ月の子供を連れての参加です。

過去、他にもホエールウォッチングに参加していますので、
比べた感想を言いますと、


クジラを本当に見たいのなら、速度の速い、小回りのきく
小さい船でいくべきです。

クジラのほかにもイルカが見えたら船を止め、
海にもぐらせてくれるような、
そんな少人数のツアーがお勧めです。


しかし子連れや、船酔いなど、小型の船が不安な人にとっては
この大型船のツアーは正解かと思います。


ランチクルーズしたついでに、クジラが見えればいいかな、
という考え方で参加したほうがいいかもしれません。
でも料理はなかなか美味しいですし、船内のイベントもありますし、はずれのないツアーかと思います。