All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

My daughter expressed a desire to interact with dolphins, and since it was a rare opportunity, we both signed up for it. My parents accompanied us as spectators.

In the morning, we almost missed the bus because we got the pickup location wrong.

As soon as we got off the bus, we changed into our swimsuits and headed to the pool where the dolphins were waiting. After listening to the guide's explanation, we entered the pool.

The dolphins came very close, and we were able to touch their backs and bellies. Each of us had the precious experience of kissing and shaking hands with the dolphins.

After it was over, we changed and freely explored the park. I bought a photo that was displayed in the gift shop; it turned out really well.

Since we signed up for an early morning session, we returned to the hotel early as well. After that, we were able to leisurely go shopping and have dinner, which was great.

娘がイルカと触れあいたいと言いだし
私も滅多にない機会なので、二人で申込みしました。
両親は見学者として同行。

朝、ピックアップ場所を間違えてしまい、あやうく
バスに乗れなくなるところでした。

バスを降りるとすぐに水着に着替え、イルカの待つ
プールへ。
ガイドさんのお話を聞き、プールに入りました。

イルカがとても近くに来てくれて、背中やお腹を
触ることができました。
一人ずつ、イルカとチューしたり握手したりとても
貴重な体験でした。

終わった後は着替えて、園内を自由に見て回りました。
グッズショップで先ほどの写真が飾ってあったので
買いました。すごくよく撮れています。

朝の早い時間で申し込んだのでホテルに戻ってくる時間も早かったです。
その後、ゆっくり買い物や夕食に行けたのでよかったです。

I had a really great time. It became a wonderful memory.

本当に楽しかったです。いい思い出になりました。

September 9, 2011

Day 3 on Oahu

I finally got to experience swimming with dolphins. In Japan, while you can touch them, you can't swim with them, so this was a precious experience.

My husband is a big dolphin lover☆
Although he's not very good at swimming, the instructors at Sea Life Park explained everything carefully, and we had a great time.

Since it was during a show, it took place in a different pool, but on the contrary, we were able to enjoy various experiences at a leisurely pace.

My husband was also very happy♪

It became a wonderful memory for our honeymoon.

２０１１年９月９日

オアフ島滞在３日目

念願のイルカと一緒に泳ぐ体験。日本では、触ることは出来ても、一緒に泳ぐことは出来なかったので、貴重な体験でした。

ダンナ様は大のイルカ好き☆
でも、あんまり泳ぎが得意ではないけど、シーライフパークではインストラクターの方々が丁寧に説明してくれて、とても楽しめました。

ショーの最中の体験だったので、別のプールで行われたけど、逆にゆっくりといろんな体験をさせてもらいました。

ダンナ様も大喜び♪

とても良いハネムーンの思い出になりました。

I experienced it for the first time. At first, I was really worried about whether I could swim with the dolphins, but no one made any mistakes, and everyone was able to swim together! However, the explanation before starting was only in English, so it was a bit difficult to understand. Also, I felt that the distance we could swim with the dolphins was a bit short. It might be because they are animals, even though they are domesticated, and there could be risks involved... I thought it would have been better if we could swim a little longer.

Lastly, you can purchase photos and DVDs of your experience swimming with the dolphins, so it was a very good experience as a memory. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.

初めて体験しました。
最初は本当にイルカと一緒に泳げるのか不安でしたが、誰ひとり失敗はなく、みんな一緒に泳げていました！
ただ、開始前の説明が英語のみだったので、少し分かりにくかったです。
あとは、イルカと一緒に泳げる距離が少し短く感じました。飼育されているとはいえ、動物なので危険を伴うためかもしれませんが...。
もう少し長い距離を泳げたらより良かったなぁと思いました。

最後に一緒に泳いでいる写真やDVDを購入できるので思い出としてはとても良い体験でした。
機会があったらまた参加したいと思います。

Floating in the night sea for 45 minutes while being tossed by the waves, even while holding onto something, takes quite a bit of stamina. I wondered if I really needed to wear a life jacket. The day we went, the waves might have been a bit rough.

I took motion sickness medication, but the waves were so rough that I got seasick and returned to the boat a little earlier than others. At the very least, it's a good idea to remember some English like "I wanna go back to the boat. I'm tired." The staff will help you when returning, but for the few meters until you grab the rope, you'll have to swim on your own in open water, which could be tough if you're not a strong swimmer... I think it's better to return with a bit of energy left. It was a more demanding activity than I expected.

The manta rays came quite close, which was great. Since seaweed and debris can get tangled in your hair while floating, wearing a swim cap helps prevent that and also makes the mask straps more comfortable. The English explanations weren't difficult, so you'll be fine.

何かにつかまりながらとはいえ、夜の海で波に揉まれながら45分浮いているのは、結構体力がいります。救命胴衣は着けなくていいのかな？と思う位でした。私たちが利用した日は、少し波が荒かったのかもしれません。

酔い止めを飲んで行きましたが、波が荒くて酔ってしまい、他の人より少し早く船に戻りましたが、少なくとも"I wanna go back to the boat. I'm tired."位の英語は覚えていった方がいいです。戻る時はスタッフが手伝ってくれますが、ロープにつかまるまでの数mは、何もない所を自力で泳ぐことになるので、カナヅチだと厳しいかも...少し余力を残した状態で戻った方がいいと思います。思っていたよりお気楽ではないアクティビティでした。

マンタそのものは、すぐ近くまで来てくれて良かったです。海に浮いている藻や屑が髪に絡まるため、水泳用の帽子をかぶっておくと、引っ掛かりにくいし、マスクのゴムも痛くないです。英語の説明は、難しい事は言っていないので、大丈夫です。

We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday in September with seven family members. It was my first experience wearing a wetsuit, using a snorkel and fins, and encountering wild dolphins. I'm already looking back at the photos of my mother’s joyful smile underwater.

I truly appreciate the help from YUMIKO. Without her thoughtfulness, my mother wouldn't have been able to swim as much or enjoy herself as much. Thank you very much.

母が９月で８０歳になるお祝いに家族７人で参加しました。
ウェットスーツを着るのも、シュノーケルや足ひれをつけるのも、野生のイルカに出会えたのも、何もかも初体験。母の嬉しそうな水中での笑顔の写真を帰宅して早速見返しています。
スタッフのユミコさんには、本当にお世話になりました。ユミコさんのお気遣いがなければ、母は、あんなに泳げなかったし楽しめなかったと思います。本当にありがとうございました。

I have visited Sea Life Park many times, but it was my first time interacting with dolphins. It was so much fun!! Getting a foot push from a dolphin is a memory I will cherish for a lifetime. If you go, definitely give it a try. I highly recommend it.

シーライフパークには何度も足を運んでいたけどイルカと触れ合うのは初めてでした。すっ～～～ごく楽しかった！！
イルカにフットプッシュしてもらったのは一生の思い出です。行かれる方はぜひやってみてください。おすすめです。

The kids are always thrilled!! I use it every time I go to Hawaii.

やはり子供は大喜び！！ハワイに行くたびに利用しています。

It was very enjoyable, and the children were thrilled. I would like to use it again next time.

非常に楽しく、子供たちも大喜びでした。
次回も利用したいです。

As soon as I put my head in the water at the instructor's call, I was enveloped by the sounds of countless dolphins! It was such a mystical experience.

インストラクターの頭をつけてー!という掛け声で頭を海につけたとたん、無数のいるかの鳴き声につつまれました！とっても神秘的な時間でした。

I want to swim with dolphins someday☆
I've always dreamed of it.
On the day I had been looking forward to with excitement,
I was moved to tears during the bus ride to the spot while listening to the dolphin stories from our guide, Nao.

When I actually saw the dolphins, I was beyond excited!
I was able to meet so many dolphins and swim with them; it truly felt like a dream.
I was deeply moved.
I am also grateful that I could have this experience surrounded by beautiful seas and majestic mountains in nature.

Thank you to the dolphin instructors and everyone at Private Dolphin Junior High for this wonderful experience.
I definitely want to go meet the dolphins again.
When I do, I would love to enroll at Private Dolphin Junior High again♪

いつかイルカと泳ぎたい☆
ずっと夢見ていました。
うきうきわくわくしながら迎えた当日。
まずイルカを愛するガイドのなおさんのイルカ話に
スポットへ向かうバスの中から涙涙・・

そしてに実際にイルカを見つけたときには大興奮！
沢山のイルカに出会うことができて、
一緒に泳ぐことができて本当に夢見心地。
感激しました。
それもきれいな海と壮大な山に囲まれた大自然の中で
この体験ができたことにも感謝しています。

イルカ先生、私立イルカ中学の皆様、素晴らしい体験を
ありがとうございました。
是非またイルカに会いに行きたいです。
そのときはまた私立イルカ中学に入学したいです♪

I saw a manta ray for the first time in Hawaii. I heard that the chances of seeing one are close to 100%. Since I had my child with me, I was relieved that we were able to see it. However, the briefing on the boat before diving was quite long, and my wife and child started to feel sick, so I think the briefing should be shorter. That said, I was surprised at how close it came, almost touching my legs. I think seeing a manta ray is worth it, but maybe just once?

　初めてのハワイでマンタを見ました。見ることができる確率は１００％に近いと聞いていま。子供がいたので、見ることができホッとしました。ただ、潜るまでのレクチャーが、船上で長く行われたため、ワイフと子供が気持ちが悪いと言い出したので、船上レクチャーは短めにしたほうがいいと思いました。それにしても足に触るぐらいまで近くに来たのでビックリ。マンタは一度でいいかな？でも見る価値はあると思います。

Diving into the sea in a submarine is something that rarely happens, so I had a very valuable experience.

Inside the submarine, we couldn't leave our seats, so it was disappointing that I couldn't see the shark that was apparently visible from the opposite window. However, the submarine rotated to allow us to see five different points from both windows, so I was able to enjoy watching sleeping sea turtles and beautiful fish swimming around the reefs.

The commentary on board was aimed at children, but I think it was enjoyable enough for adults as well. The relationship between sunlight underwater and the colors of the coral was very interesting.

After disembarking, I heard that we could see dolphins from the boat returning to the pier, but during the transition between trips, the boat rocked due to strong winds, and I got seasick, so I couldn't see them (TT).

潜水艦で海に潜るなんて、
めったに出来るようなことではないので、
とても貴重な体験ができました。

潜水艦内では席を離れることができないので、
反対側の窓から見えていたらしいサメが
見られなかったのは残念でしたが、
5か所のポイントを、両方の窓から見えるように
旋回してくれるので、
寝ているウミガメや、漁礁を泳ぐ綺麗な魚を
楽しむことができました。

船内での解説は子供向けのものでしたが、
大人でも充分楽しめる内容だったと思います。
海中の太陽光とサンゴの色の関係は
とても興味深いものでした。

下船後に桟橋に戻る船からは、
イルカを見ることができたそうですが、
次の回との入れ替え中に強風で船が揺れ、
船酔いしてしまったので
私は見ることができませんでした（TT）

I had wanted to interact with dolphins here since I first went to Hawaii, so I signed up as soon as my trip was decided. Touching the dolphins and swimming with them... that day of the tour was absolutely the best!

前からハワイに行けばここでイルカに触れ合いたかったので
旅行が決まってすぐに申し込みました。
イルカに触って、イルカと泳いで・・・・・
もうこのツアーの日は一日最高でした。

I participated in early August, and on that day, I saw three manta rays up close, almost as if they were going to bump into us. Due to the sunset, we gathered at the office in the shopping center at 6:30 PM and set sail at 7 PM. After checking in at the office in the shopping center and renting wetsuits, we moved to the boat ramp at Keauhou Bay individually. The water was quite cold, but the beautiful and powerful swimming of the manta rays made it worth it. It was a good decision to stay at the Sheraton within walking distance since we disbanded while still wet. We were the only Japanese participants.

8月初めに参加し、その日は3匹のマンタが、ぶつかるかな？・・というくらい近くで見えました。
日没の関係と思いますが、18時半ショッピングセンター内の事務所集合、19時出航でした。
ショッピングセンター内事務所でチェックインをして、ウエットスーツを借りた後は、
各自でケアウホウ湾のボートランプへ移動しました。
水中は、かなり寒かったですが、マンタの泳ぐ美しい姿と迫力は、それ以上のものがありました。
濡れたまま解散なので、ホテルを徒歩圏内のシェラトンにして、正解でした。
日本人参加者は、私たちだけでした。

It was my first visit to Sea Life Park in 20 years, and I felt a great sense of nostalgia seeing the unchanged scenery along the way. I had signed up for the Dolphin Encounter, but unfortunately, just before it started, my 2-year-old daughter began to cry loudly. I thought it would be best not to disturb everyone, so I canceled. At first, I was frustrated with my daughter's tantrum, but upon reflection, I realized it was my mistake to plan this for the morning after a long flight.

The staff handled the last-minute cancellation without any displeasure and quickly arranged a taxi for our return trip. Thank you very much. Thanks to their prompt assistance, we were able to relax at Waikiki Beach and the hotel pool before going shopping that day. My daughter regained her composure, and the rest of our itinerary went smoothly, allowing us to create wonderful memories of our trip before leaving Hawaii.

I thought we stumbled at the first event in Hawaii, but thanks to the staff, I am grateful that we were able to make enjoyable memories during our trip.

シーライフパークは、20ぶりの訪問となりましたが、往復路を含めて変わらぬ風景に、大変懐かしさを感じました。
ドルフィンエンカウンターを申し込みましたが、残念ながら開始直前に2歳の娘が大泣きをし始め、皆様に迷惑をかけてはいけないと思いキャンセルしました。
最初は、娘の我儘に腹が立ちましたが、よくよく考えれば長い空路の翌日の朝一番に計画をした私の間違いでした。
スタッフの皆様は、直前のキャンセルにいやな顔もせず、復路のタクシー手配まで速やかに対処いただきました。
有難うございました。
速やかに対処いただいたおかげで、その日は、ワイキキビーチやホテルのプールでゆっくりしたあと、ショッピングに参りました。娘も、平常を取り戻し、後々の行程は、上機嫌ですごし、楽しい旅の思い出を作りハワイを後にすることができました。
ハワイでの最初のイベントでつまずいたと思ったのですが、スタッフの皆様のおかげで、楽しい旅の思い出を作る事が出来たと感謝しております。

We participated as a family of three. Since our child is four years old, we chose this option because intense activities would be too much for him. The color of the sea was truly a beautiful blue, and the colors of the fish were vibrant as well. If we have the chance, we would like to use this service again.

家族３人で参加。子供が４歳なので、はげしいアクテイビテイは厳しいので、こちらを選びました。
海の色が本当にブルーですてきで・・・魚たちの色も映えていました。機会があれば、また利用したいです。

This was my first time participating in this tour. I went with my husband and my nephew, and it was truly fun!! Swimming with dolphins, seeing them up close, and being able to feed rays and beautiful fish in the aquarium tank were all amazing experiences. My husband, my nephew, and of course I had a thrilling and joyful day. I definitely want to participate again next time!

今回初めてこのツアーに参加しました。
主人と甥っ子との参加でしたがホントに楽しかった！！
イルカと泳ぐのも、イルカの泳いでる姿を近くで見られるのも、水族館の水槽に入ってエイやキレイな魚達に手からエサをあげられるのも全て最高の体験でした。
主人も甥っ子も、もちろん私も大喜びの大興奮な１日を過ごせました。
次回もまた参加したいなぁ～と思います。

When I handed the voucher to the staff at the meeting point on the day of the event, I was anxious about where to receive the DVD gift. However, there were many Japanese staff members in the park, so I was able to ask various questions about things I didn't understand or felt uncertain about.

When I confirmed about the DVD with the staff, they quickly brought me a copy of the voucher, and we were able to receive the DVD gift for the Dolphin Encounter we participated in, which became a wonderful keepsake. (You receive the DVD if you purchase even one photo, and the photo was $16.)

The Dolphin Encounter provided a valuable experience, and the dolphin show was quite lively, different from those in Japan. All the announcements were in English, but even the children who didn't understand English enjoyed watching it very much.

The entire park isn't very large, but we had a lot of fun throughout the day.

当日集合場所でバウチャーを担当者に渡した際、ＤＶＤプレゼントはどこでもらえるのか！？等々不安になりましたが園内には日本人のスタッフも多くいたので分からない事や不安な事は色々聞くことが出来ました。
ＤＶＤの件はスタッフに確認するとすぐにバウチャーのコピーを持ってきてくれたので無事に私達が参加したドルフィンエンカウンターのＤＶＤのプレゼントを頂くことが出来、とても記念になりました。
（写真を一枚でも購入するとＤＶＤがもらえて写真は一枚16ドルでした。）

ドルフィンエンカウンターでは貴重な経験をする事が出来、またイルカのショーも日本とは違ってかなりノリのよいショーでアナウンスは全て英語ですが英語のわからない子供達もすごく楽しんでみていました。

園内全体はさほど広くはありませんが、一日とても楽しめました。

I would recommend this to anyone who has not tried scuba diving. My friend and I had a good time and the staff made us feel at ease.

I participated with my child. In the pool with the dolphins, my 5-year-old couldn't touch the bottom, but they enjoyed kissing and shaking hands with the dolphins while being held. After the activity, in addition to commemorative photos, we were able to purchase a DVD, so there was no need to worry about recording the video ourselves, making it a great keepsake.

子連れで参加しました。
イルカのいるプールでは子供（５歳）は足がつきませんでしたが抱っこしてもらいながらイルカとキスをしたり握手をしたり楽しんでいました。
アクティビティ終了後には記念写真の他にDVDも購入可能で自分でビデオを回す必要も無く良い記念になりました。

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter. My wife filmed from the observation area. It was great to have the opportunity to touch dolphins, which is not something you get to do often, and my daughter was thrilled. We were divided into two groups, and luckily we were in the group closer to the observation area, so my wife could see us up close. Even small children can participate safely, and my daughter was super excited to kiss the dolphins and receive kisses in return.

The optional tour with Alan1 includes a DVD of the encounter, so we chose this option, and it was lucky because it normally costs $40 if purchased separately. Our return bus was at 2:30 PM, which I think was just the right time to see a few shows after the dolphin encounter. If it were any longer, it might have felt a bit boring.

Overall, I think it's an optional tour worth going on, but since all the staff on the way to and from the encounter, as well as the show, spoke English, I found it a bit difficult to understand since I don't speak English well.

５歳の娘と私で参加しました。家内は見学席でビデオ撮影でした。
イルカに触れることなどなかなか無いので、良かったですし、娘も喜んでいました。２組に分かれていて、運良く私たちは見学席に近い方だったので、家内も近くで見ることが出来ました。小さい子供さんでも安心して参加出来るし、娘もイルカにキスしたり、キスしてもらったり大興奮でした。
Alan1のオプショナルツアーはこのエンカウンターのＤＶＤがもらえるので、このオプショナルにしましたが、通常買うと４０ドルするので、それがもらえるのはラッキーでした。
１４：３０に帰りのバスでしたが、ドルフィンエンカウンターの後のいくつかのショーなどを見るにはちょうど良い時間だと思います。
あれ以上長いとちょっと飽きてしまう感じです。
全体的には行く価値のある、オプショナルツアーだと思いますが、行き帰りのスタッフさんもエンカウンターのスタッフさんもショーもすべて英語なので、英語の出来ない私はちょっとわからないことが多かったです。

This was the most memorable moment for us. The chance to go underwater for people that can not swim was great. The water was so clear and the fish and turtles just swim up to you. They were so colorful. They were eating out of our hands. The crew was great and they took very good photos. I would love to do this one again. Thanks

The perfect choice for our family of four! My husband and I weren't too sure at first if our kids would behave for this trip, but we were so glad we went. Not only did the kids behave....they loved it! They couldn't get enough of the colorful fish and sea critters. And the time was perfect...enough to see alot, yet not too long for the kids to get too restless or bored at all. A great choice for us.

The two guides who went with us are wonderful as they were concerned for our safety and comfort. It was a very calm sea the day went out so waves were few. They also showed us the sights of the bay and, since waves were few, they let us use their snorkel gear for a great snorkel experience.

A good and comfortable way to experience the sealife. Recommendable to families and people who would like to see colourful fish and turtles without getting wet.

Having seen too much "Shark Attack" and "Shark Week" on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel, I wasn't too happy with my decision to do this activity. Though when I went in the cage, I wasn't scared at all, but fascinated by the beautiful creatures that sorrounded us. Just a tip; bring motion sickness pills. P.s. I'm not scared of sharks anymore.

A very unique way to experience the ocean and its inhabitants. My boyfriend doesn't know how to swim and was quiet scared. But the staff was very helpful and he overcame his fears. There was also time for snorkling, which was great. A definitely must do. Recommendable for everyone.

We participated as a couple. My wife was initially anxious about joining, but once we got into the enclosure, she found the sharks to be beautiful and realized they were a safe species that doesn't attack humans, so she enjoyed the unique experience.

Even though small fish were swimming nearby, the sharks showed no signs of wanting to eat them, which might have been a bit disappointing in terms of excitement. We both talked about wanting to see more dangerous sharks like great white sharks next time.

We brought a disposable underwater camera, but it was difficult to take pictures because of the waves. I wish we had bought a waterproof case for a digital camera so we could take a lot of pictures while looking at the screen.

夫婦で参加しました。
妻は当初参加に不安でしたが、檻に入ってみると鮫はきれいで、鮫は人を襲わない安全な種類と分かったので、珍しい体験を楽しんでいました。

鮫は小魚が近くを泳いでいても食べる気配なしで、迫力という点では、ちょっと物足りないかも。
夫婦二人とも次はホオジロザメのような危ない鮫を見たいねと話していました。

使い捨ての水中カメラを買っていきましたが、波で揺れて写真を撮るのが難しかったです。
デジカメで画面を見ながら大量に撮れるように、防水ケースを買えばよかったなと思いました。

The waves were high, so it's advisable to take motion sickness medication. On the boat, I was swaying, and during the experience, I was swaying with the waves as well. When I saw the shark, I was surprised and scared, even though I knew it was coming. They provided a Japanese explanation for the Japanese guests. Since there wasn't anyone among the boat staff who could speak Japanese fluently, basic English conversation skills are necessary for communication.

波が高かったのもあり、酔い止め薬は飲んでおいたほうが無難です。船でゆらゆら、体験中も波にゆらゆらでした。
サメを見たときは、わかっていても驚いて怖かったです。
日本人には日本語の説明文を渡してくれました。
船スタッフに、日本語を十分に使える方がいなかったので、初歩程度の意思表示する英会話が必要です。