All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

My first time in Hawaii. Before wandering around Honolulu, I decided to take in the view from the sea, so after arriving, I dropped off my luggage at the hotel and joined the tour. As soon as we set sail, we were greeted with the stunning scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head right before our eyes. However, there was a bit of wind that day, and it was quite rocky offshore. Perhaps because of that, the buffet area during lunch wasn't too crowded and was quite smooth. Onboard, there were lessons for making leis, hula dancing, and ukulele playing, which seemed to create a lively atmosphere. Additionally, there were dance shows until disembarkation, and the crew's spirit of service was abundant. Finally, they came around selling group photos taken during boarding for $18. While it's not mandatory, it's a keepsake, so I felt compelled to buy it—what do you think? (laughs)

はじめてのハワイ。ホノルル市内を歩き回る前にまず海上から全体を眺めてみようという事で、到着後ホテルに荷物を預け参加しました。出航後、すぐにワイキキ・ダイヤモンドヘッドの素晴らしい風景を眼前にする事ができます。ただ当日は少し風があり沖合では結構揺れました。そのせいかランチ時のビュッフェコーナーもそう混む事もなくスムーズでした。船内では、レイ作製、フラダンス、ウクレレ等のレッスンがあり盛り上がっていた様です。また、降船時までダンス等のショーもありクルーのサービス精神は旺盛です。最後に乗船時グループ単位で写真を撮影したものを＄18で販売に来ます。強制ではないものの記念という事で買わざるを得ませんが、これはどうでしょうか（苦笑）

I participated this summer vacation. When we went out to the point by boat, dolphins jumped! We were able to spot the dolphins right away. After that, we followed the guide's instructions and jumped into the sea. Right below us, a mother dolphin and her baby were gracefully swimming. We repeated this several times, and then we headed to the sea turtle point. There were many sea turtles. The sea was so beautiful that we could see all the way to the bottom, which was a bit scary. On the way back, we received a lunch bag, so I think we ate it on the bus and arrived at the hotel before 1:00 PM.

今年の夏休みに参加しました。
ボートで沖へ出てポイントにつくと、イルカジャンプ！すぐにイルカを発見できました。あとは、ガイドさんの指示に従って海へドボン。真下にはイルカ親子が優雅に散歩していました。何度かこれを繰り返し、今度は海ガメポイントへ。
海ガメが沢山いました。あまりにも綺麗な海で海底まで見えてしまうので、ちょっとこわいくらいです。
帰りはランチバックをもらえるので、バスの中で食べてホテルに１３：００前には到着したかと思います。

On the day of the trip, the sea was rough and it was really shaking, but it felt like a roller coaster and was a lot of fun. Those who are prone to seasickness seemed to struggle a bit... After a while, we spotted dolphins. There were about 10 to 20 of them!! They were all lively, riding the waves and spinning around, which was so much fun. Unfortunately, due to the rough sea, we couldn't swim with the dolphins, but we went snorkeling in the bay and encountered a sea turtle☆ I had a very, very happy experience. Our guide, Yuriko, was kind, and I am very grateful for the fun time we had on our honeymoon. Mahalo~~☆

当日は海が荒れていて、すごい揺れていましたが、それがジェットコースターみたいでとても楽しかったです。
船酔いしやすい人はしんどそうでしたが・・・。
暫くするとイルカ達を発見。大体１０頭~２０頭はいました！！
みんな元気に波に乗って、スピンをたくさんしてくれて、とても楽しかったです。
当日は残念ながら海が荒れていたため、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでしたが、湾内でシュノーケルをして、ウミガメさんと遭遇しました☆
とてもとてもＨａｐｐｙな経験ができました。
ガイドのユリコさんも優しくて、楽しい時間をハネムーンで経験できたこと、とても感謝しています。
マハロ~~☆

We had a great time on this cruise. The staff were very friendly, and the boat was beautiful. I would do this again.

THIS WAS GREAT, STAFF WAS SUPER, HAD 5 IN THE CAGE WAS NOT CROWDED AT ALL. WOULD GET DVD NEXT TIME AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME. THANKS FOR A GREAT TIME!!!

I had previously seen dolphins in Hawaii while diving from a boat (on the surface). This was my first time participating in a dolphin-exclusive option, and I was moved to hear the dolphins' voices underwater. The staff were also kind, and I felt that I could participate comfortably and enjoyably even as a solo participant. Thank you very much for your support.

ハワイでのイルカは以前にダイビングで船上（水面）から見た事がありました。
イルカ限定のオプショナルは今回が初めての参加でしたが、水中ではイルカの声を聞く事もでき感動しました。
スタッフの方も親切でひとり参加でも安心して楽しく参加できると思いました。本当にお世話になりました。

I had a lot of anxiety on my first trip to Hawaii, but after joining the tour, everyone, including our guide Yuriko, was so nice that it doubled the fun! We rode on a boat with one foot in the water! The captain's little pranks were also enjoyable!

And... it felt like the dolphins were welcoming us! We quickly jumped into the sea and had a date with the dolphins. They came so close that we could almost reach them! Hearing their cute sounds was incredibly soothing. Not only the dolphins, but the sea itself was beautiful, with a clear view of the seabed, and I was moved by how natural everything was.

When I participated, it was a bit cold, so they lent us wetsuits. Also, on the boat during the ride, warm tea and snacks were the best!

And... we finally spotted a sea turtle, a symbol of good luck! I was so excited to see it swimming for the first time! Everything became a wonderful memory that felt like a dream! This will be my best memory from my trip to Hawaii, no, my best memory ever! If you go to Hawaii, you should definitely join this tour! Don't worry if you can't swim! (I can't swim either, haha) The professional staff will kindly help you!

Even after the tour ended, they put the photos and videos from the tour on a CD-R, so even now that I'm back home, I keep watching them and reminiscing! I want to join again when I go back to Hawaii! Thank you so much!!

初めてのハワイで不安もたくさんありましたがﾂｱｰに参加して、みんなのﾏﾏゆりこさんをはじめｽﾀｯﾌの方はみ~んないいひとで楽しさも倍増でした！！
ﾎﾞｰﾄに乗って片足を海につけて走行！船長さんのちょっぴりいたずらも楽しかった♪♪
そして･･･私たちを歓迎してくれているかのようにいるかさん達が★☆さっそく海に入り、みんなでいるかさんとﾃﾞｰﾄ♪なんと手の届くような位置まで接近！！ｷｭｯｷｭｯとお話ししてる声をきいてとても癒されました♪いるかさんだけでなく海は海底がはっきり見える綺麗な海で全てが自然であることに感動しました。
私が参加した時は少し寒かったので、ｳｴｯﾄｽｰﾂも貸し出してくれました。そして、移動中のﾎﾞｰﾄではあたたかいお茶やお菓子ｻｲｺｰでした♪
そして･･･幸運の象徴のウミガメさんもついに発見！本当に泳いでる所を始めてみたので興奮しちゃいました！
すべてが夢みたいな素敵な思い出になりました！ハワイに行った一番の思い出、いや、今までで最高の思い出になります♪みなさんもハワイに行かれたら是非参加してみて下さい♪泳げない方も安心です！(私も泳げない　笑)海のﾌﾟﾛﾌｪｯｼｮﾅﾙなｽﾀｯﾌさんが優しく声をかけてくれます！
ﾂｱｰが終わっても、ﾂｱｰ中の写真や動画もCD-Rにしてくれるので、帰国した今も何度も見て思い出してます♪
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです！本当にありがとうございました！！

On the second day in Hawaii, on November 12th, my husband, our third-grade daughter, and I went to "Private Dolphin Middle School."

We were picked up early in the morning from the hotel, wearing our swimsuits and rash guards under our clothes, and drove to the bay. Despite it being the rainy season in November, we were fortunate to have clear skies from the day we arrived. Aya, who has lived in Hawaii for a year, greeted us with a warm smile and spoke to us in Japanese, which helped ease our daughter A's nerves a bit.

Upon arriving at the bay, we changed in the restroom. A noticed that the stalls had doors that only went up to her knees and exclaimed, "This is so open, everyone can see me!" It was a nice reaction. While she changed, she reassured herself, saying it was fine since it was only a little visible.

By the time the boat was ready to leave, the sun was getting stronger, so we put on our visors! A had been really excited about seeing dolphins, saying, "I wonder if we’ll get to see them... I believe we will!" But as we started fitting her for the snorkel and fins, she became a bit nervous. There were surprisingly few Japanese people around, and perhaps it was because we only had one child with us this time. However, Aya was very kind and supportive, which made us feel truly at ease as parents.

On the boat, we listened to Aya's translations about dolphin behavior and ecology for about 15 minutes. The cheerful captain pointed and said, "There they are!" When we looked in the direction Aya was pointing, we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins. A leaned forward and exclaimed, "Wow, there really are dolphins!" I exchanged glances with my husband, and we both felt relieved, thinking, "I'm glad we got to see them."

Before we knew it, the dolphins were jumping and spinning all around us. They are called spinner dolphins, and it turns out they naturally learned to jump without anyone teaching them. It's said that they do this as a means of communication or to shake off parasites from their bodies.

Since they travel in groups, we were able to see so many of them. We were especially satisfied because it was currently dolphin birthing season, and we even spotted a baby dolphin among the group.

But this was just the beginning! We quietly approached a few dolphin pods with the boat and were guided to enter the water while holding hands. However, I jumped in before A was fully prepared. As I did, I looked straight down...

　HAWAII２日目の11/12にわたしと主人、小学三年生の娘と「私立イルカ中学」にいってきました。

　早朝ホテルピックアップで水着とラッシュガードを服の中に着込んで 車で湾へ。
１１月で雨季なのに、幸い着いた日から晴天つづき。
ワゴンで迎えに来てくれた、HAWAII在住１年のアヤさんは、
ロコガールのように真っ黒に日焼けしたやさしい笑顔と日本語で迎えてくれて、 娘のAの緊張もすこしほぐれました。

　湾に到着すると、トイレで着替え。
立つと膝くらいまでドアが開いてる個室のトイレにA様
「これじゃー丸見えちゃうじゃん」
っとナイスな反応。
微妙に見えないから平気！などと言いながら着替え

　船がでるころには日差しが強くなってサンバイザー着用！。
Aは昨日まで「イルカに会えるかなぁ・・大丈夫！信じてるから！」
って本当にイルカに会いたがっていたのに、
シュノーケルとフィンのサイズ合わせくらいから
ややナーヴァス。
　案外日本人少なかったし、
今回は子供１人だったのもあったのかも？。
でもアヤさんがやさしく対応してくれて
親としてもほんとうに安心でした。

　船の上で、アヤさんの通訳するイルカの習性や生態などの説明をききながら 進むこと１５分！。
陽気な船長が指をさす。
「いたー。」アヤさんの指さす方向をみると
イルカの背びれが。
Aも「ホントだぁいたぁ」って身を乗り出す。
その様子を見て主人とアイコンタクト
「良かったね・・会えて」。

　一息つく暇も無くイルカがいろんなところで回転ジャンプ。
スピナードルフィンっていって、
誰に教えられたわけでもなく
自然にジャンプをするようになったイルカなんだって。
コミュニケーションの手段とか、
体につく虫をとるためとかいわれてるらしい。

　群れでいるからほんとに沢山会えました。
今ちょうど、イルカの出産シーズンで
群れのなかに赤ちゃんイルカも発見できて大満足。

しかしここからが本番！。
何箇所かあるイルカの群れのそばにそーっと船を近づけて海へ。
三人で手をつないで入るように誘導してくれたんだけど、
Aの心の準備よりも早かったのか、あたしが先に海へ。
そしたら真下に

Watching wild dolphins swim leisurely right in front of you is an extraordinary experience that really boosts your spirits! Observing the dolphins as they swim gracefully for about 5 to 10 minutes is incredibly soothing and brings a sense of calm. Since you'll be wearing a life jacket and looking at the underwater world from the surface, even those who can't swim will be just fine. I highly recommend experiencing this at least once. Depending on the weather, it can get quite cold on the boat, but Yuriko, who accompanied us, was thoughtful enough to share warm dokudami tea, making the experience enjoyable. It seems to be quite popular, so there were a few changes to the meeting time before the tour, which required some communication. If you confirm your means of contact (like a mobile phone) on-site, you'll have a wonderful experience!

野生のイルカが目の前でゆったりと泳いでいる様を見る。という非日常体験はかなりテンションＵＰ！５~１０分ほど悠然と泳いでいるイルカを見ていると癒されて穏やかな気持ちになります。ライフジャケットを着て水面より水中を眺めるので泳げない人でも大丈夫なので、是非、一度は体験することをお勧めします。天候によっては船の上がかなり寒いのですが同行してくれた　ゆりこさん　が温かいどくだみ茶を配ってくれるなど心配りをしてくれ楽しく過ごせました。人気が高いのか催行前に集合時間が変更になるなど何度か連絡が必要でした。現地での連絡手段（携帯電話など）確認しておけば楽しい経験ができますよ。

Ive been on this twice already!! Went with some buddies and we didn't realize that we were going to another island, the first time. Lanai is so beautiful with lots of reef fishes and the bluest water I have ever seen. Oh and we also saw some whales, the second time. Everyone on the crew is super awesome and really took care of us. Will be seeing you guys again ... hopefully sooner than later. lol.

I participated with my 7-year-old daughter Ponyo and my dolphin mom. It was really fun. It's not every day that you get to touch dolphins, right? Anyway, this tour is a must for dolphin lovers. It's totally fine even if you have small children!

I also joined a tour to swim with wild dolphins, and both experiences were great. Of course, you can't touch the wild dolphins...

I chose a tour without pick-up service, but you can get here by bus or trolley. It was nice because we could stop by along the way without any worries.

During this tour, the dolphin family also hiked to Makapu'u Point as a bonus.

7歳のポニョちゃんとイルカママと3人で参加しました。
本当に、楽しかったです。普段イルカに触れる事など無いですからネー。とにかく、イルカ好きにはたまらないツアーです。小さい子供がいても全然問題なし！
　野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーにも参加しましたが、両方よかったです。野生のイルカはさすがに触れませんからね・・・
　ツアーは送迎なしのもの選びましたが、ザバスやトロリーでここまでは来ることができます。途中気兼ねなく寄り道などできるので、それはそれでまた良かったです。
　イルカファミリーは、このツアーの途中でついでにマカプウ岬もハイキングしてきました。

Could not have been happier with the experience. Incredible scuba like experience - even for the non-swimmers. This is a definate must do when you are in Honolulu area.

Wonderful guides manuevered us around, gave us fish food and then dozen of incredible fish ate right out of our hand - it was great.

Their shuttle picked us up at the Waikiki Sheraton, We watched a quick video, they explained what was going to happen and we all board a boat that took us out into a calm harbor. BOB is a Scooter with a bubble attached and was very very easy to get used to.

I never thought I would get to touch dolphins like this. The staff took beautiful photos, and I was very satisfied. Although I can't swim, I managed to be okay. Holding onto the dolphins and swimming was an amazing experience! You absolutely should participate. I will join again!

こんなにイルカに触れるなんて思ってもなかったです。社員もきれいに撮ってくれるし、かなり満足。
泳げない私ですが、なんとか大丈夫でした。
イルカさんにつかまって泳ぐのは感動です！
絶対参加すべきです。また参加します！

We were surprised how many sharks we actually saw on this tour!! The staff was very friendly and informative. For those who (like me) do not like scuba diving, this activity only requires snorkeling. Just a tip: If you get any bit seasick, I would not recommend this for you unless you take a high dose of anti-motion sickness medicine before going. Both my husband and I got seasick and lost our lunch while doing the tour. Keep in mind, you are on North Shore with all the big waves and will be on a small boat getting tossed around for at least 2 hours. Overall a great adventure and highly recommended!

fantastic....loved it...beautiful, fun..amazing... everyone who sees my pictures...want to do this next time they are in Oahu.. Staff was soooo nice and fun..

I participated on October 31.

I was really surprised when I saw dolphins for the first time from the boat. I thought it would be nice to see them even a little, but they came right next to the boat and even jumped for us.

On my third try, I was able to see dolphins in the water. I was so excited that I forgot I was wearing a life jacket and tried to dive in. It felt more like chasing the dolphins below rather than swimming with them, but it was truly moving.

The staff members were very friendly and it was a lot of fun. There was also a morning call service, and it was great that I could ask questions in advance.

Some people had a lot of luggage, but I think if you wear your swimsuit from the hotel, just bringing a towel, something to wear if it gets cold, and an underwater camera would be sufficient. There was a comment about the lack of toilet paper, but when I participated, there was some available. If you're worried, it might be better to bring your own.

If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate and hopefully swim alongside the dolphins next time.

10/31に参加しました。

船の上からイルカを初めて見たときは本当にビックリ。ちょっとでも見られればいいなと思って参加しましたが船の真横まで近づいて来たり、ジャンプを見せてくれたり。

３回目のトライで海の中のイルカを見ることが出来ました。
あまりの興奮にライフジャケットを着ていることを忘れて潜ろうとしてしまいました。
一緒に泳ぐというよりは下にいるイルカを追いかけるという感じでしたが、感動ものです。

スタッフの方々もとってもフレンドリーで楽しかったです。モーニングコールのサービスもあり、その際に事前に質問も出来て良かったです。

たくさん荷物を持っている方もいましたが、水着をホテルから着て行けばタオルと寒くなった場合に着る羽織り物、水中カメラがあれば問題ないと思います。
トイレットペーパーがないというコメントがありましたが私が参加した時にはありました。心配なら持って行った方が良いでしょう。

またハワイに行ったら絶対に参加して、今度はイルカと並んで泳げればいいなと思います。

Awesome but expensive for what it was ...... 113$ for 2x15mn of boat and only 20mn in the cage with sharks, too short....

I have lived in Hawaii for three years, and since I had never swum with dolphins, I decided to join this time by myself. I was anxious because I can't swim, but once I got there, all my worries disappeared! I encountered wild dolphins multiple times and was able to swim with them, and I also got to float leisurely with the turtles. What moved me the most was swimming among thousands of tropical fish; it was an unforgettable experience that felt like being in a dragon palace.

Even though I participated alone, the staff were friendly, and I was able to have enjoyable conversations with everyone else who joined. It was truly a fun time. There were also families with children, but the staff provided support, which made me feel safe. It was even more fun than I imagined, and I definitely plan to go again. Wild dolphins are truly different! Once you experience this excitement, you become hooked! Thank you to all the staff.

ハワイに住んで３年、イルカと泳いだ事がなかったので、今回一人で参加しました。
泳げないので不安もあったけど、いざ行ってみたら不安は全てふっとびました！
自然のイルカの群れにも何度も遭遇し一緒に泳ぐ事ができ、亀ちゃんともユ~ラリ泳ぐ事もできました。何より感動したのが、何千匹という熱帯魚の群れの中で泳いだ事が一生忘れられない思いでです。まるで竜宮城みたいでした。
一人参加でしたがスタッフの方もフレンドリーで、参加された皆様とも楽しく会話でき、本当に楽しい時間でした。
お子様連れの方もいましたが、スタッフの方もフォローしていて、安心だと思いました。
想像以上に楽しくて、絶対絶対また行こうと思います。
自然のイルカはやはり違います！この感動を経験したらやみつきです！
スタッフの皆様ありがとうございました。

The Shark Encounter was fantastic. Beyond my expectations. Clearly the highlight of our cruise to Hawaii. Would recommend to anyone

My buddy Jim and I took this tour and we were completely overwhelmed by how incredible the experience was! We have amazing photos from our underwater cameras to show all of our friends and we were astounded by the number of sharks we saw. This is a once in a lifetime experience that you should NOT miss - take this tour, you will not regret it!!!

On that day, the first boat was fully booked, so I joined the second boat. The second boat left the hotel around 9:30, and due to some traffic, we arrived back at the hotel around 4 PM. It was nice to have a relaxed morning, but being out at sea during the hot midday hours made the sun quite harsh... I wonder if it's easier to see dolphins in the early morning.

We spotted dolphins as soon as we got out to sea, but since other tour participants were diving, the dolphins disappeared while we waited for them to finish. So, we continued searching for dolphins, cruising along the coast and going quite far until we finally found them. The search felt long, but the boat was speeding along so fast that it was exhilarating, almost like a roller coaster. Plus, the view of the majestic mountains along the land was quite enchanting (it’s said to be a sacred place), making the cruising enjoyable in itself.

Finally, we found the dolphins and jumped into the sea! However, I had hardly ever snorkeled before, so even though I got in the water, I was confused about what to do. I struggled to move towards the dolphins. I felt like I was half drowning... I got back on the boat and tried again. This time, I was a bit more accustomed to snorkeling and was able to swim calmly.

Dolphins swam right beneath me! I was so excited that I almost felt like I was drowning again, but it was truly moving. To see wild dolphins right in front of me! I felt grateful to the dolphins that showed up. I grew attached to them and wanted to come back to see them again.

Next time, I want to practice snorkeling more before joining again.

その日は第1便はいっぱいとのことで、第2便で参加してきました。
第2便だと9：30くらいにホテル発で、ちょっと渋滞もあったので16時くらいにホテル着でした。
朝は楽でいいけど、海に出てるのはちょうど昼の暑い時間帯で日差しが厳しい・・・
それに、やっぱり早朝のほうがイルカには会いやすいのかな。

海に出てすぐにイルカは見つかりましたが、他のツアーの人たちがもぐっていたので、終わるまでまっている間にイルカはどこかへいってしまいました。
なので、それからイルカを探してひたすら船を走らせました。陸に沿って北上し、けっこう遠くまで行き、やっとイルカを見つけました。
イルカを探して走っている間はけっこう長かったですが、ほんとに高速でびゅんびゅん飛ばすので気持ちよく、ジェットコースターのようなスリルもあり、また、陸には荘厳な山々が連なる幻想的ともいえる景色（聖地といわれている場所とのこと）が広がり、そのクルージングだけでもけっこう楽しめました。

そしてやっとイルカを見つけて海へ！
ですが、実のところシュノーケルはほとんどやったことなかったので、海に入ったもののどうすればよいかわからなくて、戸惑いました。イルカがあそこに、と思ってもなかなか進まず。というか半分おぼれてたような・・・
一旦船に上がって、二度目のトライ。
今度は多少シュノーケルにも慣れて、落ち着いて泳げました。
自分の下をイルカが通っていく！
興奮のあまりまたおぼれそうになりましたけど、これは感動ものです。
野生のイルカが目の前にいるなんて！
現れてくれたイルカたちにありがとうって感じです。
愛着がわいてしまって、もう一度このイルカたちに会いに来たくなります。

今度はもっとシュノーケルの練習をしてから、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。

We took a bus from the hotel and arrived at the port after about an hour. The guide was entertaining, and we set off on the boat!

While I was enjoying the scenery, I wondered if we would really see them, and then, suddenly, a pod of dolphins appeared! Baby dolphins were jumping, and they were so cute. When we dove in, there were dolphins everywhere! I could hear them squeaking, and it was incredibly exciting! I think I dove with them three or four times. The dolphins swam so fast that they quickly got away, but it was a truly precious experience.

I also got to see sea turtles up close, and I saw a lot of fish too. It became a very enjoyable memory.

I definitely want to participate again!

ホテルからバスに乗り、1時間くらい走って港に到着。
ガイドさんも面白く、ボートに乗っていざ出発！！

本当に会えるのかな、と思いながら景色を楽しんでいると、
早速イルカの群れが！！
赤ちゃんイルカもジャンプしてとってもカワイイ。
潜ると、イルカの群れが！！
キューキュー聞こえるし大感激！
3度か4度は一緒に潜ったかな。
イルカはさすがに泳ぐの早くて、すぐに行ってしまったけど
とても貴重な体験でした。

ウミガメもすぐ近くで見れたし、お魚もたくさん見れたし
とても楽しい思い出になりました。

また是非参加したいです。

You can really swim with dolphins. It was an emotional experience that you can't have in Japan.

本当にイルカと一緒に泳げる。
日本では体験できない感動があった。

We set off with sleepy eyes for an early morning gathering. Even though I thought I would be swimming with dolphins and turtles, I was still so sleepy... After about an hour on the bus, we arrived at the beach.

From there, we boarded a boat and reached the spot where the dolphins were. We quickly jumped into the sea to swim with the dolphins. The water wasn't too deep, and I could see the bottom. There were more dolphins than I had imagined, and it was truly moving! I struggled to use the unfamiliar fins, trying to keep up with the dolphins. It was challenging to stay with them, but dolphins kept appearing one after another, which was exhilarating.

I really felt like I was able to observe the natural behavior of wild dolphins as they surfaced and dove. It was a truly moving experience.

After swimming with the dolphins, we boarded the boat again and headed to a spot with fish. There were countless fish swimming around, surrounded by beautifully colored fish, and I desperately took photos with an underwater camera. I can't wait to see how they turned out.

I definitely want to participate again next year in Hawaii.

早朝の集合のため、眠たい目をこすりながらの出発。
イルカとカメと泳げると思っても眠たい眠たい。。。
バスに1時間ほど揺られて、ビーチに到着。

そこからボートに乗ってイルカのいるスポットに到着。早速海へ入ってイルカと一緒に泳ぐ。
海はそこまで深くなく、底が見えました。イルカも想像以上にたくさん群れていて、感動しました♪♪
慣れていないフィンを一生懸命使って、イルカに遅れないように泳ぎました。
一緒に付いていくのは難しいですが、次から次へとイルカの群れが現れるので、感動しっぱしでした。

水面へ浮上したり、もぐったりとほんとに野生のイルカの生態をのぞくことができたと思います。
本当に感動体験が出来ました。

一通りイルカと泳いだ後は再びボートに乗り込み、魚たちのいるスポットへ。
魚も数え切れないぐらい群れていて、きれいな色とりどりの魚に囲まれ、水中カメラで必死に写真を撮りました。出来上がりが楽しみです。

来年のハワイも是非参加したいです。

We participated as a family. It's an experience that you don't get to have often, so of course, adults can enjoy it too, but the kids were definitely excited the whole time. They were thrilled to see so many fish and turtles. I'm glad we took them. It became a wonderful memory.

家族で参加しました。
なかなかできない体験ですので、もちろん大人も楽しめますが、やっぱり子供達は終始興奮でした。
たくさんのお魚や亀に大喜び。
連れて行ってよかったです。
とても良い思い出になりました。

In just a few hours after arriving in Hawaii, you can meet dolphins and swim closely with turtles that should be basking on Turtle Beach, which can be nearly a meter long.

Even if it's your first time in the ocean, with support, you can snorkel and meet dolphins and turtles.

We were excited by the dorsal fins of the dolphins, holding a camera ready to dive, waiting for the captain's go signal.

Captivated by the dolphins and inspired, as a woman alone, I reflect on my sister Yuriko, who is currently raising five children and has established a private middle school. Feeling her heart while watching the dolphins and sensing the next marine school might be a good experience.

On the new boat, when you get hungry, light snacks, donuts, and chilled water bottles are provided for each person, all packed in a Toki bag that you can take home. There are showers at the docking point, allowing you to return to your hotel without feeling salty. Restrooms are available at departure and disembarkation, and you can change clothes, but since it's a local time spot, I recommend bringing your own paper and towels.

The tour is in the morning, and with the happy vibes learned at sea, you can also participate in other afternoon tours (it seems good to mention this to Yuriko when you join).

I wish everyone a wonderful local time. Please don't make the same mistake I did by relying on ABC Store and running to buy an underwater camera at a store that doesn't open in the morning; prepare the night before.

Thank you, Yuriko, Captain Boss, and Domingo, for a wonderful local time. Thank you, Alan1. Until next time...

P.S.: If the reference site jump doesn't work with copy and paste, it seems that removing the "%20" that sticks can help you jump successfully.

ハワイ入り、ほんの数時間で、イルカに会え、
亀浜で甲羅干ししてロープ内にいたはずの１ｍ近い亀と、身近に泳ぐことができます。

はじめての海でも、サポートにより、シュノーケル初で、イルカ＆カメに会うことができます。

私達は、イルカの泳ぐ背びれに興奮しながら、ダイブ直に撮れるカメラを持ち、船長のGoタイミングを待ちます。　

イルカに魅せられ、勇気をいただき、女でひとり。
5人の子育て真最中、Yuriko姉さんが、私立中学を作りました。
そんな、彼女のハートを感じながら、イルカを見、次の臨海学校を感じるのも、よいかもしれません。

　ニューボートで、お腹がすいた時には、軽いスナック＆ドーナッツ&冷えた水ボトルが、ひとりひとり与えられ、海でも使えるトキーバック入りで、持ち帰りできます。
　降船時、シャワーが着岸点にあり、塩負けすることなく、ホテルにもどる事ができます。トイレは発着時・降船時にあり、着替える事ができますが、ロコタイムの場所なので、ペーパー＆タオルは持参した方が良いと思います。

　ツアーはＡＭ、海で教わったハッピー気分で、他のＰＭツアーにも参加可能です。（参加時、Yuriko姉さんにお話しておくと、よいようです）

　　では皆様、素敵なロコタイムをお過ごし下さいますよう、お祈りしています。
　決して私くしのように、ＡＢＣストアをあてにして、朝開かないストアに水中カメラを買いに走らないよう、前日の夜には、ご準備ください。

　Yuriko姉さん、船長ボス、ドミンゴさん、素敵なロコタイムありがとうございました。
　Alan1ちゃん、ありがとうございます。ではでは、また・・・。

　ＰＳ：＜参考サイトジャンプがコピー＆ペーストで行かないとき、/%20が、なぜかはりついちゃうようなので、消せば、ジャンプできるようです＞

This was my first time in Hawaii.

I chose this place because there was a high probability of seeing dolphins, and it was definitely the right choice☆

I was able to swim with the dolphins perfectly.

I thought I had to go out to sea to see them, but as soon as the boat left, several dolphins welcomed us.

They even came close to the boat, showing off their jumps, and I was excited from the very beginning.

To swim with them, we searched for another spot...
I was starting to think we might not find them today, but thanks to the staff who were searching hard, we discovered another pod of dolphins.

We went to the front of the pod by boat and dove in.

There were the dolphins.
And there were even baby dolphins with them♪

They were so cute.

Dolphins swim fast, so they can get far away, but the boat brings you back close again, allowing you to swim with them multiple times.
Thanks to that, I was able to swim right next to them.
I never thought I would be able to swim so close, so I was really moved.

The staff's service was excellent, and if I ever go to Hawaii again, this is a tour I would love to join again.

今回は初ハワイ

かなり高い確率でイルカに会えるということで、ここを選んだんですが大正解☆

ばっちりイルカと泳ぐことが出来ました。

イルカは沖のほうに行かないといないと思っていたのに、船を出ると、すぐに数頭がお出迎えしてくれました。

しかも船の近くまで寄ってきてくれます。ジャンプを見せてくれたり、最初からテンション上がっちゃいました。

一緒に泳ぐために、別のスポットを探しに・・・
なかなか見つけられなくて、今日はもう無理なのかなぁ~って思っていると、スタッフが一生懸命探してくれたおかげでまたイルカの群れ発見。

群れの先頭まで船で行き、ダイブ

いましたイルカ達が。
しかも、子供イルカも一緒に♪

すっごくかわいかったです。

イルカは泳ぎが速いので、遠くに行ってしまいますが、船でまた近くまで運んでくれるので何回もイルカと泳ぐことが出来ます。
おかげで、真横を一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました。
あんなに近くで泳げるとは思わなかったので、凄く感激しました。

スタッフの対応もとてもよく、ハワイに行くことがあったら、また参加したいツアーです。

We have been on whale tours before, we come to Hawaii every year, and this is by far the best one we have ever been on. Some of the other tours are boring and slow - this Tour is fast and fun! The boat itself is an adventure and we were able to race out to the whales in a record amount of time. We will definitely be coming back to take this tour and next time we will bring the whole gang from Texas to go too!!

My family and I went on this tour last year, and we cannot wait to visit the islands once again to experience more whale watching!

The onboard whale expert was very knowlegable and even though my daughter peppered her with questions throughout the tour, she was very attentive and answered each one throughly.

I do wish that there was a bit more outside deck space since it was rather limited, but there was plenty of space indoors, and there were quite a few windows as well.

Great tour!

We participated as a family of four with our one-and-a-half-year-old twins. There are not many activities available for one-year-olds, so we created wonderful family memories. The kids were also happy to touch the dolphins, which was great. We had a lot of fun!

１歳半の双子と一緒に家族４人で参加しました。
１歳児から参加できるアクティビティは少ないので、とても良い家族の思い出ができました。
子供達もイルカに触って喜んでいたので良かったです。
楽しかったです♪