All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

The most unique and different type of experience I have ever encountered. So easy to participate, no special skills or training required made it really easy to enjoy oneself. Completely forgot that I wasn't breathing with an air tank...loved the huge views I had with the Bubble Head. Would definitely do this again!!!

We had an amazing time!!!! The crew were friendly and fun, saw so many sharks!!! Would recommend to anyone.
The only downfall was we paid $60 for a DVD of us swimming with the sharks, however when we went to watch it, it did not work!! : ( We tried to contact the crew but have had no reply.

My husband and I wanted to do something very unique for our honeymoon in Hawaii so we decided to do Shark Encounters! We were both very excited to do this. On the day of, we drove up to the northshore at 430am because we booked the 6am group. On arrival, the staff were very friendly & knowledgable. However, my husband and I were motion sick the whole entire time that we were out at sea. We did not enjoy this at all. We even took gravol to control our motion sickness but it did not work. When we got into the cage to see the sharks, we were still having motion sickness. It was nice to see the sharks close up but it felt like we were sick the whole entire time. Overall, it was an experience that we would never do again.

Had a great time!

I had another commitment, so my husband and children attended Sea Life Park without me.

Kissing a dolphin is something you can't experience in Japan. It was such a great experience.

They seemed to really enjoy the dolphin show, and when they came back, they talked a lot about it.

私は別の用事があったため、シーライフパークには主人と子供たちでの参加でした。
イルカとのキス、日本では経験できない事。とってもいい体験になりました。

イルカショー　とても楽しかったみたいで帰って来たらいっぱい話しをしてくれました。

Truly enjoyed the boat ride out and the associated views. The sub was great. Clear water, tons of fish, turtles and two sharks...would do this again in a heartbeat.

The Japanese staff provides explanations, so it's reassuring. Near the coast of Molokini Island, the former volcanic crater is deep, yet the water is highly transparent. There are many fish and corals, and with a float, even beginners won't sink, allowing you to just dip your face in and see underwater clearly. At the turtle point, I could see sea turtles right below me, and from the boat, I was able to spot turtles popping their heads out of the water.

日本人スタッフがいて説明をしてくれるので安心。
モロキニ島の海岸近くは、元火山の火口で深い、それなのに透明度の高いこと。魚も沢山、サンゴも沢山、浮きを付ければ初心者でも沈まないので顔を漬けるだけで水中が手の取るように。
ウミガメポイントではウミガメが真下に、船からは顔を出したウミガメを見ることが出来た。

Swimming with the sharks was awesome with Hawaii Shark Encounter..... I liked how the boat was smaller so it was our family and 1 other group. We saw at least 15-20 sharks and they swam very close to us. The cage was a good size and you were able to move around freely. It was surreal being under water with the sharks. I would recommend if you have an Iphone to get the case so you can take the iphone under water. We had an old school underwater camera and it was difficult taking pictures with it and holding onto the cage. We will see if any of our pics turned out. In summary highly recommend this activity and Hawaii Shark Encounter was great!!!!

It was a nice trip to molokini, the water there was so clear compare to other snorkeling spots. Although the wave there was turning larger at the end and we did not see too much fish. The staff was very helpful and experienced in helping people in the water.
Another destination was turtle town and we did enjoyed our fantastic turtle-experiences.
I would definetely recommend people to go there, but possibly earlier time (We took off around 8am).

The day I participated, it was very windy, so we traveled by boat to the area with the submarine. If you get seasick, be sure to take medication! Once we dove, there was no movement at all, and it was super exciting and thrilling. Luckily, we were able to see turtles and sharks too! The scenery was amazing! The pier where the boat departs and the views during the trip were also fantastic, especially since the weather was great.

参加した日は風が強かったので・・・潜水艦のある沖合までは船での移動。船に酔う方は薬を必ず！
潜ってしまうと全く揺れずめっちゃワクワク・ドキドキでした。運もよく、カメやサメも見ることが出来たので！
また景色がすごくいい！船が出港する桟橋も・・・移動中も・・・天気が良かったせいもあり最高でした。

The blue sky, white clouds, and green sea! Boarding the submarine waiting off the coast of Waikiki, we dove down to a depth of 30 meters. The view from the large window, experienced only by those who have gone, is unforgettable! The sight of beautiful fish and swimming sea turtles, along with fish that make sunken ships their home, was explained perfectly by the Japanese guide. It was truly wonderful! (#^.^#)

青い空に白い雲、そして緑の海！
ワイキキの沖で待つ潜水艦に乗り込み、水深30mまで潜り、一人でひとつの大きな窓からの眺めは、行ったものしかわからない！綺麗な魚やウミガメの泳ぐ姿、沈んだ船を住処にする魚たち、日本語ガイドで、説明もバッチリいや~良かったです(#^.^#)

It was my first time boarding a submarine, and the staff were kind and very helpful. The seabed, which we descended to 100 feet, was naturally filled with fish swimming freely, giving a different impression compared to an aquarium. I highly recommend this activity.

初めての潜水艦への乗船でしたが、スタッフの方が親切でとても良かったです。100ftまで潜った海底は、当然のことながら魚が自由に動き回っていて、水族館とはまた違ったイメージに感じました。このアクティビティは、お薦めです。

This time, I took my mother on an optional tour as a Mother's Day present. She was excited but nervous about snorkeling for the first time, and I thought that if we could see dolphins and tropical fish, her fear would surely disappear. Unfortunately, we spent about 90% of our time searching for dolphins, and while we caught a glimpse of them for a few minutes (5%) from the boat, we didn't see any once we got into the water (5%), and that was the end of it.

If 70% of the time had been spent searching for dolphins and the remaining 30% on snorkeling where we could definitely see tropical fish, we could have said, "We didn't see dolphins, but we saw so many beautiful fish, right?" I understand that dolphins are the main focus, but I think it would have been better if they had considered adjusting that ratio a bit.

Since this is not a cheap option, I believe everyone would have felt more satisfied if a vote had been taken before boarding. It's very disappointing. I can no longer recommend this to friends going to Hawaii. During this stay, there was not a single conversation about dolphins.

今回、母の日のプレゼントとして、オプショナルツアーに母を連れて行きました。
初めてのシュノーケリングでドキドキしていたのでイルカや熱帯魚がみれたらきっと大興奮でその恐怖も無くなるか思っていましたが、残念ながら、イルカ探しに90%ぐらい費やされ、船上では数分(5%)イルカの姿を見ることはできたものの、海の中(5%)に入ったら、全く見れず、それで終了になってしまいました。
イルカ探しに70%であとの30%は確実に見れる熱帯魚のシュノーケリングしてくれたら、イルカみれなかったけど、『きれいなお魚たくさん見れたからいいよね？』って話にもなるのに．．．．．。
イルカがメインなのはわかりますが、そこらへんの割合をもう少し考えてくだされと、良かったと思います。
安いオプションではないので、乗船前にでも多数決で決められれば、皆さんもっと納得がいったと思います。
非常に残念です。ハワイに行くお友達に薦められなくなりました。この滞在中、全くイルカ中学の思い出話は出ませんでした。

Looking out at the sea from the submarine feels quite similar to an aquarium, but there's a sense of freedom with the fish swimming in various directions, and the excitement of not knowing what creatures you might see. I think it's definitely enjoyable. When I participated, I was able to see sharks and the sight of sea turtles swimming (though they usually tend to stay still). I do wish the travel time and the time for boarding and disembarking from the submarine were a bit shorter, but there's not much that can be done about that. I think it's best to join the experience with a relaxed mindset, enjoying the cruising as well.

潜水艦の窓から海を見た感じは水族館とあまり変わらない気もしますが、魚の泳ぐ方向が一定でなく自由な感じだったり、どんな生き物が見られるかわからないワクワク感があったり、十分楽しめると思います。
私が参加したときは、サメが見られたり、ウミガメが泳ぐ姿が見られたり（普段はじっとしていることが多いそうですが）しました。
あとはもう少し移動時間や潜水艦への乗降時間が短いといいな、と思いますが、こればっかりは仕方ないですね。クルージングも楽しむつもりでのんびり参加すればいいと思います。

I didn't expect to see so many dolphins!

あんなにたくさんのイルカに会えるとは思っていませんでした！

I rode a boat for the first time in Hawaii. I saw mother and baby whales a few times, but it was just for a moment. I enjoyed the scenery from the boat, and the breeze felt nice, so I'm glad I participated.
The inside of the boat was too cold due to the air conditioning. I wished I had brought a jacket.

ハワイに来て初めて船に乗りました。親子のクジラ何度か見えました。一瞬でした。船から景色も楽しめて風も気持ち良くて参加して良かったです。
船内はク−ラ−がききすぎて寒かったです。上着を持っていけば良かったなぁと思いました。

I participated in late July, but unfortunately, I couldn't see any manta rays. However, I was told that if I didn't see them, I could join again, so I tried again, but I still didn't see any that day. It's disappointing, but since it's nature, there's nothing that can be done. I would like to participate again if I have the chance, as I don't think there are many places where you can easily see manta rays like this.

The staff were friendly, which was great. The sunset from the port was also very beautiful. I had no trouble getting to the meeting place because I followed the comments from previous posts.

７月下旬に参加したんですが、残念ながらマンタには会えませんでした。
ただ、見えなければもう１回参加できるとの事で再挑戦しましたが、この日も会えませんでした。
こんな事もあるんですね。すっごく残念ですが自然のものなので仕方ないですね。
でもまた機会があれば参加したいです。こんなに簡単にマンタに会える場所はそうそう無いと思うので。

スタッフの方もフレンドリーでよかったです。港からの夕陽もとってもキレイでした。
集合場所も前に投稿されてた方のコメントを見て行ったので問題なく行けました。

I went to the beach during Golden Week, but it seems there was a low-pressure system, so we weren't blessed with sunshine...

Without the sunlight, the water temperature was low and very cold, and it didn't feel like we were in Hawaii, which was really disappointing.

We did see a sea turtle, but the water clarity was low, so it felt like just a silhouette. There were also people snorkeling who were chasing the sea turtle, so it might have been murky...

When we arrived, there were only two Japanese couples, so it was just the right amount of people without being crowded.

GWに行って海に入りましたが、低気圧が居た？らしく太陽には恵まれなかった…

日差しがない分、水温も低くとても寒かったし、ハワイに来た感じはしなくて、めっちゃ残念でした。

ウミガメには会えましたが、水の透明度が低くてシルエットだけって感じでした。
スヌーバしている人もウミガメを追いかけていたので、濁っている感じだったのかも…

私たちが来たときは日本人はカップルの二人で計四人でがやがせずちょうどよかったです。

Great adventure...We could see many sharks may be 40-50 or even more...
Just be careful and try NOT to eat anything before coming to this activity as there are high chances of you puking after u are done and also u might feel like relaxing the rest of the day ...so donot plan something very important on the same day...

Though very exciting...I personally felt it is little dangerous too...
Staff did assure us the safety and told us they have been doin this since 11 years and not even a single person was hurt by a shark so far....which is gud

Interacting with dolphins like that is amazing! The price is high, but I think it's worth it. It's not something you can experience often. It became the best memory!

あんなにイルカと触れ合えるなんて最高です！
値段も高いですが、その価値もあると思います。
なかなか体験出来ることじゃないですからね～
最高の思い出になりました！

I was able to swim with dolphins and experience a touching moment.

イルカと一緒にスイムでき
感動の瞬間を味わえました。

I wanted to meet a lot of dolphins, so I chose Dolphin Junior High! I encountered more dolphins than I expected, and being able to see them up close was truly a precious memory! I definitely want to participate again!

たくさんのイルカに会いたかったのでイルカ中学にしました！予想以上のイルカに出会え、すぐ近くで見れたことは本当に大切な思い出です！
また是非参加したいです！

Last September, my family of three participated in the tour. There was a Japanese guide on the boat that departed from Maalaea Bay, which made us feel at ease. The water around Molokini Island was incredibly clear, and we were able to see a variety of colorful fish, making us lose track of time. It was also great that during snorkeling, we could enter the water and get back on the boat at our own pace.

Although it was September, the sea temperature was lower than expected, so we rented wetsuits on the boat.

昨年９月に、家族３人で参加させていただきました。マアラエア湾より出航した船中にも、日本人ガイドさんがいて安心して参加できました。モロキニ島の水は驚くほど透明で、色とりどりの魚を見ることが出来、時間を忘れてしまいます。またシュノーケルの時は、自分のペースで海に入ったり船に上がったりすることが出来たのが良かったです。

*）９月でしたが海水温は思ったより低く、船内でウエットスーツをレンタルしました。

Dolphin Adventure!! I really recommend this!! It was my first time being able to interact with dolphins so closely, and they were just too cute!! This became my number one memory from this trip to Hawaii. However, there was quite a bit of extra time, so there were some moments that felt a bit boring...

ドルフィンアドベンチャー！！これは本当におすすめ！！イルカがこんなに近くで触れ合えたのは初めてで、かわいすぎです！！今回のﾊﾜｲ旅行ＮＯ１の思い出になりました。
ただ、時間が結構あまるので、少しヒマな時間が多かったかな、、、

The foot push during the Dolphin Royal Swim was amazing. Just as I successfully did the foot push and posed, I lost my balance and fell into the pool. However, it felt really good when I fell into the pool. After the program ended, when I looked at the video and photos, the foot push looked really cool. I think I stood out the most among the seven participants. The photo of me kissing the dolphin also turned out beautifully. It cost $90 for the DVD and a set of four photos, but I liked it, so I bought it. I want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii.

ドルフィンロイヤルスイムのフットプッシュは最高でした。フットプッシュがうまくいってピースをしたのもつかの間、バランスを崩してプールへドボン。でも、プール落ちた時はとても気持ちよかったです。プログラムが終わって、ビデオと写真を見ると、フットプッシュの様子がかっこよく写っていました。多分、7人の参加者の中で一番さまになっていたと思います。イルカとキスをした写真もきれいに写っていました。dvdと写真4枚セットで90ドルもしましたが、気に入ったので買いました。次にハワイに行ったときはまた参加したいと思います。

Since I didn't plan to go into the ocean on this trip, I joined this tour hoping to see underwater life. First, we took a boat out to sea and switched to a submarine, and it was great to enjoy the beautiful view of Waikiki from the boat.

Once we switched to the submarine and dove into the ocean, I initially saw hardly any fish, just a few shadows in the distance, and I thought it would be like this the whole time. However, as we approached the reef, I was able to see a much larger school of fish than I had imagined, which made me very satisfied! It was much clearer to see with my own eyes than in photos. I think this activity is perfect for those who can't dive or snorkel.

I recommend the larger submarine that accommodates 64 people, as it has bigger windows. On the afternoon trip, the Japanese audio guide was provided through headsets, and I still enjoyed it a lot. However, listening to the English announcements, I noticed they provided various information tailored to the situation, so I believe the tour with a Japanese guide would be even more enjoyable.

今回の旅行では海に入る予定がなかったので、海の中が見れればいいとの思いでこのツアーに参加しました。
まずは船で沖に出て潜水艦に乗り換えるのですが、その船上からワイキキの美しい眺めを堪能できて良かったです。
潜水艦に乗り換えて海に潜ってしばらくは殆ど魚の影すら見えず、たまに遠くに魚影が見える程度でずっとこんな調子かなと思ったら、漁礁に近づくにつれて想像以上に大群の魚を見ることができて大満足でした！写真で見るより肉眼ではもっとはっきり見えました。ダイビングやシュノーケリングができない人にはもってこいのアクティビティだと思います。
潜水艦は64人乗りの窓が大きい方がおススメです。
午後の便で日本語はヘッドセットでの音声案内でしたが、それでも十分楽しめました。でも英語アナウンスを聞いていると、その場に合わせて臨機応変に色々な情報を提供していたので、やっぱり日本語ガイドの便の方がより楽しめると思います。

Molokini Island, known for its snorkeling visibility, was a place I had always wanted to visit.

On the day of my visit, the wind was a bit strong and the waves were rough, but the visibility was outstanding! I also experienced snuba! As someone who struggles with equalizing my ears, I was satisfied, but my friend who has a diving license seemed a bit underwhelmed. This activity might be more suitable for beginners since it's easier than experience diving.

From the boat, I was able to see a sea turtle swimming by. Along the way, I was lucky enough to encounter a pod of dolphins.

The water temperature during Golden Week is quite cold. For those who are sensitive to the cold, a wetsuit is essential! The crew, including the Japanese staff, were cheerful and kind, which made me feel at ease.

シュノーケルの透明度で知られるモロキニ島は、一度行きたかった場所。

当日は、やや風が強く波も荒かったが、それでも透明度は抜群!!
スヌーバーも体験!　耳抜きの苦手な私は満足できたが、ダイビングライセンスを持つ友人は、少し物足りなかった様子。こちらは、体験ダイビングより簡単なので、初心者向きなのかもしれない。

船の上から、泳いできたウミガメを観ることができた。途中、イルカの群れにも遭遇でき、ラッキーだったと思う。

GWの水温はかなり冷たい。寒がりな日本人には、ウェットが必須!!
クルーも、日本人スタッフも明るく優しいので、安心でした。

I made precious memories! (o^^o)

貴重な思い出が出来ました(o^^o)

our family including my mum and friends went on this activity one of our friends got sick on the way out. I suffer from claustrophobia and was very surprised how big it was. The whole family enjoyed the experience we got to see three turtles would do it again.
Karen from Australia

I think this tour, where you can play with dolphins, is great for dolphin lovers! I went with my kids, and it became a wonderful memory. They were thrilled to swim and have the dolphins push their feet! However, you need to bring a certain amount of money; otherwise, you might miss out on buying souvenir photos or DVDs. I thought it would be better not to bring too many valuables, so I only brought $70, which wasn't enough. You'll also need money to spend on-site.

イルカと遊ぶこのツアーイルカ好きにはいいと思います！
子供連れで行ったのですがいい記念になりました。
足の裏をイルカにプッシュしてもらって泳いだりと子供も大喜び！
ただある程度お金を持っていかないと記念写真やDVDを買い損ねます。あまり貴重品は持っていかないほうがいいかなと思って７０ドルしか持ってなかったら足りませんでした。
現地で使うお金も必要ですね。