All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

This tour allows you to truly experience the beautiful ocean of Hawaii. I was especially moved by the many fish around the sunken ship.

Since it was a one-hour tour, it was easy to participate. My friends and I had a great time, and it became a wonderful memory.

I want to join again the next time I go to Hawaii.

ハワイのきれいな海をさらに実感できるツアーです。
特に沈没船の周りにたくさんの魚を見ることができ、とても感動しました。

1時間のツアーなので、手軽に参加できました。
友達ともとても盛り上がって、いい思い出になりました。

次回ハワイに行ったときは、また参加したいです。

The view of the ocean from the submarine was truly magical. I was moved when I saw the beautiful scenery, including coral reefs and schools of fish. It was reassuring to be able to listen to a Japanese guide through the headset, making it easy to participate.

While swimming in the ocean is nice, I was glad to have the experience of seeing the beautiful sea from deeper down. I think this is a must-do tour when visiting Hawaii.

潜水艦からみた海はとても幻想的でした。
とても美しい景色でさんご礁や魚の群れを見たときは感動しました。
ヘッドセットで日本語のガイドを聴くことができるので安心して参加できました。

海で泳ぐのもいいけれど、もっと深いところできれいな海を見る体験ができてよかったです。
ハワイにいったら欠かせないツアーだと思います。

The water was really clear, and I could see very well.
I became so engrossed that I forgot to look out the window and was able to enjoy the fish and coral reefs up close.

The crew was also interesting and kind, making it possible to enjoy the waters of Hawaii.

海の中がほんとにクリアで、とてもよく見ることができました。
途中から夢中になって、窓のぞんざいを忘れるぐらい間近で魚やさんご礁を鑑賞できました。

クルーの皆さんも面白く、親切でハワイの海を楽しむことができました。

It was a very enjoyable submarine tour! I was thrilled to see a pod of dolphins. I was able to observe marine life up close, just like scuba diving. The boarding point was close to Kona and very convenient from our hotel. I would love to participate again.

とても楽しい潜水艦ツアーでした！イルカの群れも見ることができ、とても興奮しました。
スキューバダイビングのように近くで海の生物を鑑賞できました。
乗り場はコナから近く、私達のホテルからもほんとに近くで便利でした。
また参加したいです。

It was an experience unlike any other! I was able to see a lot of fish, and the coral reef was very beautiful.

I also bought some photos. They are perfect for memories with my friends and bring back the emotions from that time.

I was able to fully enjoy the beautiful sea of Hawaii on this tour!

ほかでは味わえない体験でした！たくさんの魚を見ることができ、さんご礁はとてもきれいでした。

写真も買いました。友達との思い出にぴったりで、あのときの感動が蘇ります。

このツアーでハワイの美しい海を堪能できました！

It's a tour that the whole family can enjoy. I had a great time, and the kids seemed to be having a lot of fun as well. I'm glad I participated in this tour.

家族で楽しめるツアーです。私も楽しめましたし、子供達もとても楽しんでる様子でした。
このツアーに参加してよかったです。

This was the most wonderful tour of my trip! I was able to fully enjoy my two-week journey. I believe this tour is enjoyable for everyone, from children to older adults like us.

今回の旅行で一番すばらしいツアーでした！2週間の旅行を満喫することができました。
このツアーは子供から私達のようなお年寄りでも楽しめるツアーだと思います。

On the day of the new moon, I was able to see a perfect Milky Way. I was incredibly moved, feeling as if I were standing in the universe. I highly recommend it for enjoying the southern route around the Big Island of Hawaii.

当日は新月だったこともあり、完璧な天の川を見ることができました。まるで宇宙の中に立っているような感覚に大感激。ハワイ島南回りを満喫するにはおススメです。

On the day, we were able to see two types of dolphins, and we also saw a rainbow. It was a very lucky day, and I am extremely satisfied.

当日はイルカは2種類見ることが出来、また虹も見ることができました。
とてもラッキーな一日だったようで、大満足です。

The staff's explanations in Japanese were easy to understand and sufficient for my 4-year-old daughter who participated with me. We were very excited to see many sea turtles. The only slight disappointment was that, although the waves were calm, the visibility wasn't as clear as I had expected.

スタッフの日本語の説明は聞き取りやすく、一緒に参加した4歳の娘にも十分な説明でした。たくさんの海ガメを見ることができ大興奮でした。少し残念だったのは、波も静かでしたが予想していたほどクリアには見えなかった事かな。

I was truly moved to encounter dolphins!!

When I arrived in Hawaii, I was anxious about what the tour staff would be like, but they were really kind and helped create wonderful memories!!

It was reassuring that the staff were Japanese.

Whether or not we would see dolphins was uncertain until that day, but it felt amazing to speed across the beautiful ocean on the boat.

When the dolphins came close, I was really touched, and I still feel happy that I got to swim with them.

The activity passed by in the blink of an eye.

If you go to Hawaii, I definitely recommend participating!!

本当にイルカに出逢えて感動しました！！

ハワイに着いてツアーのｽﾀｯﾌさんもどんな方がこられるのか不安だったけどｽﾀｯﾌさんも本当に親切で楽しい思い出を作っていただけました！！

ｽﾀｯﾌさんが日本の方というのも安心できました

イルカにあえるかどうかはその日にならないとわからないけど、でもとっても綺麗な海の上を船でびゅ~んと飛ばすと本当に気持ちよかったです＾＾。

イルカが近くまで来てくれたときは本当に感動で一緒に泳げたなんて今でも幸せ感があります。

あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまうアクティビティでした。

ハワイに行かれたらぜひ参加してほしいです！！

I participated in the dolphin tour again this year. This time, it was with Dolphin Junior High. From the boat, we spotted about 50 dolphins! According to the guide, there are twice as many underwater. When I excitedly entered the water, I encountered many dolphins one after another!! I was very satisfied to hear dolphin babies and their sounds! For those who prioritize meeting dolphins, I think Dolphin Junior High is a great choice. In comparison to the other tour I took last time, which had a larger boat and allowed for fun on the boat and snorkeling, this tour focused more on dolphins, and we weren't as impressed with the snorkeling. However, I was very satisfied to meet so many dolphins. I believe those who are mainly interested in dolphins will have a great time.

去年に続き、イルカツアーに参加しました。
今回は、イルカ中学での参加でした。船の上からイルカの群れを５０頭位発見！
ガイドの人によると、水中にはこの倍はいるとのこと。
胸をふくらませて水中に入ると、次から次へとたくさんのイルカに出会うことができました！！
イルカの赤ちゃんやイルカの声も聞けて大満足です！
イルカに出会うことを中心で考えられる方は、イルカ中学がいいと思います。前回の他のツアーは、もっと大きな船で船上やシュノーケルでも楽しめましたが、このツアーはイルカ中心でシュノーケルについては私たちはいまいちでした。でも、たくさんのイルカに出会えてとても満足でした。イルカメインで考えている方は、十分楽しめると思います。

It was fun, and the snorkeling was great, but it does take a lot of upper arm strength.

It was a fun experience. We got to see lots of different fish. Taking pictures is hard though because fish and boat moving, and hard to see when developed because of glass.

I participated with my family. I was the only one participating while the rest of my family watched from the bench. It felt a bit lonely to participate alone, but I ended up in a group with other Japanese people, and the staff provided explanations in broken Japanese. There are also Japanese staff members in the park, so I felt reassured. The time spent interacting with the dolphins is about 30 minutes, but if you love dolphins, I think you'll be satisfied paying this price. Additionally, if you have companions, they can take photos nearby, which is helpful. While the paid photos are certainly well-taken up close, I was also quite satisfied with the regular snapshot photos.

家族で参加しました。私だけ参加して残りの家族はベンチから見学です。一人で参加するのは心細いですが日本人同士一緒のグループになりましたし、スタッフの方も片言の日本語で説明してくれます。園内には日本人スタッフもいるので安心です。イルカと触れ合える時間は正味３０分程度ですが、イルカ好きならこの値段を払っても満足できると思います。なお同行者がいる場合は近くで写真を撮ってもらえるので助かります。有料の写真は間近で撮ってくれるので確かによい写りでしょうが、普通のスナップ写真でも十分満足できました。

The boat ride to the submarine was pleasant, and it was interesting since it was my first experience on a submarine.

The waves were strong, so the water was murky, but it was still nice to see fish and turtles.

It can be a bit rocky, so those who are prone to motion sickness might get seasick quickly.

I recommend the Japanese guide option.

潜水艦までの船も気持ちが良くて、潜水艦も初体験なので面白かったです。

波が強かったので、水中も濁ってしまっていましたが、それでも魚やカメも見れて良かったです。

揺れるので、乗り物に弱い方はすぐ酔ってしまうと思います。

日本語ガイドの時間がおすすめです。

I participated with my first grader. They jumped into the sea once, but it seemed to be quite exhausting for them. The second time, they asked me with a tearful face, "Do I really have to jump in??"

I would like to participate again when my child is a bit older.

小学１年生をつれての参加でした。
１度は海に飛び込んだのですが、
さすがにしんどかったのでしょう、
２度目は、
「絶対に飛び込まなくちゃあだめ？？」
と泣きそうな顔で、私に聞いてきました。

もう少し子供が大きくなったら、
また参加したいと思います。

I tried to catch up with the dolphins and swam faster and faster, but of course, the dolphins were much quicker. It was quite interesting to encounter them while they were swimming leisurely. I felt a thrill when a dolphin looked up at me!

It seems that the turtles have specific spots where they can be found, so it was easy to see them once I got to the right place. I was surprised by how big the turtles were!

イルカに追いつけ追いつけ！でどんどん泳いでいきましたが、イルカの方がだんぜん速く（当たり前ですが・・・）ゆったり泳いでる方が会えたりなど、なかなかおもしろかったです。
イルカにこちらを見上げられたとき等、キュン！としちゃいました。
亀はいる場所が決まっているようで、そこに行きさえすれば会えたのでらくちんでした。
すごく大きい亀でびっくりしました。

On June 12, I participated in the Royal Swim with my boyfriend. I had always dreamed of touching dolphins after visiting aquariums in Japan and watching dolphin shows. Although it was a bit pricey at $215, I decided to join and made my reservation here. The confirmation email came quickly, which was reassuring.

On the day of the event, the pickup was right on time. There were many foreigners, and the driver spoke English. When we arrived at Sea Life Park, there was someone at the entrance who spoke Japanese and provided explanations. However, the dolphin trainers did not speak Japanese, which was a bit confusing, but as mentioned in other reviews, I managed to follow along by watching the other foreigners.

The activities included cheek rubs, kisses, holding onto the dorsal fin, and having the dolphins push my feet, all done randomly with 10 participants to keep the dolphins engaged. I was the first to go, and I made a little mistake. There were 10 of us in the Royal Swim, and apart from my boyfriend and me, everyone else was American. Since other programs were cheaper, there were about 20 to 30 participants in those sessions at the same time, which made me feel a bit superior.

After the program, some participants from the other programs mentioned, "I wish I had done the Royal Swim." The dolphins were quite large and chubby, which made my boyfriend a bit nervous (laughs). The dolphins were truly intelligent, clever, and obedient; I was so moved during the program that I cried. I highly recommend it. I purchased the DVD for $50, and he bought two photos.

After the program, while waiting to leave, there were shows that were quite different from those at Japanese aquariums. We were able to see them up close, and when I sat in the front row, a penguin came right up to my feet, which was also touching. It was very quiet, so moving seats was completely fine. Time flew by.

On the way back, the driver stopped briefly at a viewpoint of Hanauma Bay and gave us time to take photos. (This stop isn't specifically mentioned in the program, so it might not happen depending on the driver.) Thank you for such a precious experience. This was my fifth time in Hawaii, and one of my dreams has come true!

6/12にロイヤルスイムに彼氏と参加しました。
日本でも、水族館に行って、イルカのショウなどを見て、いつかイルカに触れてみたいという夢を持っていた私・・・。
＄215と高めだったけど、今回参加を決意して、こちらで申込をしました。メールで予約確定と返事がくるのも早く、安心できました。
当日は時間きっちりにお迎えが来てくれました。外国人の方も多くドライバーは英語でした。シーライフパークに着くと、入口では、日本語対応の方が居て、説明をしてくれました。
ただし、イルカのトレーナーの方は日本語が話せないので、ちょっと戸惑いましたが、こちらの口コミであるように、他の外国人の方がやるのを、見様見真似でなんとかなりました。？頬づり＆キス、？背びれつかまり、？足をイルカに押してもらう　はイルカが飽きないように、10人ランダムに順不同で行います。？は1番先に私がやったので、ちょっと失敗してしまいました。。
私の時にはロイヤルスイムは１０人での参加で、私と彼氏以外は全員アメリカ人。
やはり他のプログラムは値段が安めなので同時刻の参加者は20～30人ほどだったので、私的には優越感も感じました。
プログラム終了後、他のプログラム参加者は、『ロイヤルにすれば良かったな』と言ってきた人も居ましたよ。
かなり大きな丸々太ったイルカ達だったので、彼氏はちょっとビビッていました(笑)
本当にイルカちゃんは賢くて利口で従順でプログラムの最中感動で泣いちゃいました。本当おすすめです。
私はＤＶＤ＄50で購入。彼は写真を2枚購入しちゃいました。
プログラムが終わって帰りの時間までの間も、日本の水族館とはまた一味違って、ショウなどをやっていたのですが、とても近くで見れて、1番前に座って見ていたらペンギンが足元まで来てくれて、これもまた感動しちゃいました。とても空いているので、席の移動も全然ＯＫ。時間があっという間に過ぎました。
帰りにはドライバーさんが、ハナウマ湾のビューポイントで少し停車してくれて、写真を撮る時間をくれました。（こちらは特にプログラムには書いてないので、ドライバーさんによっては寄らない場合もあるかもしれませんが・・・。
本当に貴重な体験をありがとうございました。
私はハワイ５回目ですが、夢がひとつ叶いました♪

This was the MOST AMAZING experience!!! Truly a must do! The sharks were huge and looked awesome from the boat and even more amazing from the water. It seemed surreal. WOW, would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

mM gf, sister and I went on the BOB after we saw how unique the pictures were on the website. We decided to give it a shot, and it was simply the hightlight of the trip ! The staff was friendly and they took amazing pictures of our whole group. They allowed us to stay longer than normal which was great and Donovan, the head honcho was a really relaxed guy and made us all feel at ease. YOU MUST GO !!!!!!!!!

I participated on June 1st. I was super excited when I encountered a pod of over 20 dolphins at the sacred site of Makua! Swimming with the dolphins was the best memory of this trip to Hawaii. If I had one request, it would be that I wanted to swim with the dolphins more without moving to the turtle point! Class representative Ryuichi was also great at getting everyone excited, and I had a wonderful time. Thank you!

６月１日に参加しました。20匹以上のイルカの群れと聖地マクアで遭遇したときは超興奮しました！海に入ってイルカと泳げた事は今回のハワイの旅で最高の思い出となりました。１つだけリクエストがあるとすれば、亀のポイントに移動しないでイルカともっと泳ぎたかった！学級委員の龍一さんも盛り上げ上手で大変楽しむ事ができました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in Dolphin Adventure. It was a great experience as I swam with dolphins for the first time! Since it was a weekday, the park was very quiet, and I was able to enjoy a relaxing day. The dolphin and seal shows were also a lot of fun. The scenery from the park, surrounded by mountains and the sea, was soothing.

ドルフィンアドベンチャーに参加しました。
初めてイルカにつかまって泳いだのでとても良い体験ができました！平日だったので、園内はとても空いてて、のんびりした一日を過ごすことができました。イルカやアザラシのショーもとても楽しかったです。
園内からみる風景も（山と海）自然に囲まれてて癒されました。

It seems we were able to locate the dolphins from the moving bus, and I was very satisfied to swim with them right after getting on the boat. However, my partner had a defect in the snorkel, and the mask was leaking, so they couldn't see the dolphins very well. By the time we got a replacement, the dolphins had already left. I would appreciate it if someone could check if there are any issues with the mask when we first enter the water, like asking, "Is there anything wrong with your mask?" Alternatively, having a brief practice session would help avoid such issues. Also, we brought a disposable underwater camera, but since it was cloudy, we didn't get any good photos, so I wish I had bought the CD that was for sale after the tour. Renting the wetsuit for ten dollars was a good decision.

移動のバスからイルカさんの位置がわかったようで、ボートにのってすぐイルカさんと泳ぐことができ大満足でした。ただ、相方はシュノーケルに欠陥があってマスクが水漏れしてイルカさんをあまりよくみることができませんでした。交換してもらったときはすでにイルカさん達は行ってしまっていました。船から海に入ったときに、まず「マスクに異常ありませんか？」などと声をかけてもらえると嬉しいです。もしくは軽い練習時間があるとこんなことがなくていいですよね。また、わたしたちは使い捨ての水中カメラを持っていったのですが、曇り空でいい写真がとれていなかったので、ツアー後に販売していたCDを買えばよかったな、って思いました。ウェットスーツは１０ドルで借りましたが正解でした。

I love snorkeling and have had experiences swimming with dolphins at Hanauma Bay, Sharks Cove, and Electric Beach in Hawaii, but snorkeling with the manta rays was exceptional. Instead of actively snorkeling, you just float and watch the manta rays gather around you, and they come really close. It seems they are attracted by the light. This was quite an exhilarating tour.
The meeting point is easy to find according to the map, so I encourage you to participate. I will include a photo of the path to the meeting point taken during the day. Just aim for the Sheraton, and you won't go wrong.

スノーケル好きでこれまでハワイでハナウマ湾やシャークスコーブ、エレクトリックビーチでイルカと泳いだり経験してきましたが、このマンタとのスノーケルは格別でした。スノーケルするというより、ただ浮いていてそこに集まるマンタを見るのですが、すごい近くまで寄ってきます。光によってくるようです。これはかなり刺激的なツアーでした。
　現地集合ですが、集合場所も地図どおりでまようことなく行けるので参加してみてください。明るいうちに撮影した集合場所の道を掲載します。シェラトンを目指せば間違いありません。

We participated as a couple with our 5-year-old and 3-year-old. I was worried if the kids would enjoy it, but they had a great time. I wondered if we would really get to see dolphins, but we encountered many dolphins and it was very healing. The kids couldn't swim with the dolphins, but they were able to see them well from the boat. I wished to see wild dolphins rather than trained ones, and that wish came true, which was wonderful. We definitely want to participate again next time!!!

５歳、３歳、夫婦で参加しました。子供が楽しめるか不安でしたが十分楽しめました。本当にイルカに会えるのか・・・とも思いましたがたくさんのイルカに会え、とても癒されました。子供達はさすがにイルカと泳ぐ事は出来ませんでしたが船の上から十分に見れました。飼いならされたイルカよりも野生のイルカを・・・という願いが叶い、とても良かったです。次回も是非、参加させて頂きます！！！

The underwater world spreads out in the ocean. You can enjoy the waters of Waikiki. Personally, riding in a submarine was a great experience.

海中のアンダーワールドが広がります。ワイキキの海の中を楽しめます。個人的には潜水艦に乗ること自体が良い体験となりました。

Surrounded by over 50 dolphins and a few turtles at close range in the mysterious God Hands, I was moved to encounter a seal as well, and my family was overjoyed! Tomoko, who kindly escorted my wife, who cannot swim, without a hint of displeasure until the very end—thank you! I heard you will be returning home in a month, but your kindness truly resonated with us.

神秘のゴッドハンズの沖で至近距離で５０匹以上のイルカや数匹の亀に囲まれて感動していると何とアザラシまで遭遇してしまい、家族は大喜び！泳ぎのできない妻を嫌な顔ひとつせず、最後まで親身にエスコートしてくださったトモコさん！ありがとう！あと１ヶ月したら帰国とのことでしたが、心が伝わりました。

I think this is an experience you can only have on the Big Island. The night snorkeling tour with manta rays was incredible. The water temperature at night in May is about 25-26°C, but it can be a bit chilly. We were able to see manta rays that were 2 to 3 meters in size. Since I was staying at the Sheraton Keauhou Hotel, it was really convenient to walk to the tour company.

こんな体験はビックアイランドでしか味わえないと思います。マンタ レイ（オニイトマキ エイ）と泳ぐ夜のスノーケリング ツアー。夜の水温は5月で摂氏で約25,6℃なのだそうですがちょっと夜は寒いです。マンタは2~3メートルの大きさのものが見ることができました。シェラトンケアウホウホテルに宿泊していたのでツアー会社にも徒歩で行くことができ本当に良かったです。

I requested to add more people at the last minute, and they kindly accommodated us, allowing everyone to enjoy themselves. I thought we would only see fish, but we were also able to see a significant number of sea turtles swimming, which was a valuable experience.

直前で人数追加お願いしたのですが快く対応してくださり、皆楽しむことができました。
魚だけだと思っていたらかなりの数の海ガメの泳いでいる姿も見ることができ、貴重な体験ができました。