All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I never considered swimming with sharks until i came across this on the internet. I am glad i did. It was something different and pretty cool. it honestly feels like you are watching a video of the sharks swimming by. I don't know if it's always this way, but we were surrounded by at least 20 of them...very cool, and again, surreal. the crew of 2 was awesome and entertaining.

Once again this year, I had a wonderful time. At first, I heard the conditions were perfect, but unfortunately, I couldn't encounter them! In the evening, I was able to enjoy a cruise off the coast of Honolulu on the famous "Star of Honolulu," which included warm coffee. However, since I had a re-boarding coupon, I decided to give it another try the day before my return! I'm glad I did.

Seeing the whales swimming happily together was truly moving. When the ship was about to leave after the promised 30 minutes, the whales came close to the ship as if to say goodbye.

There were also ukulele performances and cultural activities, but I completely forgot about those and just enjoyed the experience.

I definitely recommend participating. After disembarking, you can climb the adjacent "Aloha Tower" for free, where you can enjoy a stunning view. (There’s also an old-fashioned elevator!)

昨年に続き、今年も楽しませていただきました。
最初は、絶好の条件！とのことでしたが残念ながら
遭遇できず！夜はディナーで有名な「スターオブホノルル」号で、暖かいコーヒーが付いたホノルル沖のクルーズと割り切ってしまうことも出来ましたが、
再乗船のクーポンを頂いていましたので、帰国前日にチャレンジ！　　最乗船して良かったです。
親子で、仲良く泳ぐ鯨の姿にもう感動でした。
３０分とのお約束があって船がその場を離れようと
していると、別れを惜しむかのように船のすぐ
そばまで寄ってきてくれました。

ウクレレや例のカルチャもあるのですが、
そんなことには、すっかり忘れて楽しみました。

ぜひ、参加をお勧めしたいです。
下船後は、無料で登れますので、隣接の「アロハタワー」に登ってみてください。絶景が楽しめますよ。（年代もののエレベータもあります）

Body Glove Whale Watching was Okay. The staff was nice, The snacks and beverages were nice. The boat was nice. My trip, though I booked it 3 months earlier, when I arrived at my hotel, it was changed. Sure, they comped the bar to have me switch, but the whales we did see were too far off to make the trip worth-while.

I participated in the tour on February 11. I've been to Oahu countless times, but it was my first time in the West Coast area. I was first impressed by the clarity of the water. I wore a rash guard, but I thought it might be a bit cold. However, after borrowing a wetsuit, I found it really warm and comfortable. You should definitely wear one.

We encountered whales right after departing. Moreover, it was a mother and her calf. I was incredibly lucky to see the mother whale teaching her calf how to swim! And they were right next to the boat, spouting water multiple times. I was amazed by their size.

After seeing enough whales, we set off again to search for dolphins. We quickly encountered a pod of dolphins. I often see dolphins in captivity, but it was my first time swimming with so many wild dolphins! It seemed there were several groups, and dolphins kept coming one after another. There was even a group with a baby dolphin, which was incredibly cute.

After that, we went to a spot with fish and sea turtles. There were lots of fish, and I saw two sea turtles. They say swimming with sea turtles brings happiness, and I felt like I received a lot of happiness.

Our guide, Yuriko, also made the tour even more enjoyable with her bright personality. Thank you very much. I will participate again.

2月11日のツアーに参加させていただきました。
オアフは数え切れないほど行っていますが、西海岸エリアは初めて。海の透明度にまず感動。
ラッシュガードは着ていったものの、やっぱり少し寒いかなと思っていましたが、ウェットスーツを借りてきたら、ほんとにあったかくて快適。これは絶対着たほうがいいです。
出港してすぐにクジラに遭遇。しかも親子連れ。なんとおかあさんクジラが子クジラに泳ぎを教えているところ。こんなのが見れるなんてものすごくラッキー！
しかも、ボートの真横。何度も潮を吹いて。その大きさに感動。
充分、クジラを見たあと、イルカを探して再び出発。
イルカの群れにもすぐに遭遇。
飼育されているイルカはしょっちゅう見ていましたが、野生のイルカをあんなにたくさん、しかも一緒に海の中で泳いだなんてもちろん初めて！
いくつかのグループがいたらしく、次から次へとイルカがやってきます。子イルカを連れたグループもいて、すごくかわいかった。
そのあと、お魚＆ウミガメスポットへ。お魚いっぱい。2頭のウミガメがいました。ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐと幸せになれるとか。たくさんのしあわせをもらった気がします。
ガイドのユリコさんの明るさもツアーを一層楽しいものにしてくれました。ありがとうございました。また参加します。

We were able to see the whales, but it was only in the second half of the trip. The child who was eagerly searching in the first half got bored and fell asleep along the way. However, it was great that we were able to see them. The child enjoyed the lei-making and hula dance lesson experience more than the whale watching.

ちゃんとクジラは見れたのですが、見れたのは後半以降で、前半に張り切って探していた子供は、
途中で飽きて寝てしまいました。でも見る事が出来たので良かったです。
子供はホエールウォッチングよりもレイ作りとフラダンスのレッスンの体験教室の方が喜んでいました。

Thought it drug on longer than needed. Enjoyed the first 45 minutes then was ready to go back. Need to start the activities right away not at the end of ride.

We would definitely recommend this cruise. The food was delicious. We saw many whales and one of them even jumped out of the water. It was amazing. There is a lot of space on the ship to spread out and see the whales from many perspectives (I think it holds over 1000 people). And the crew kept us entertained with Hula lessons, lea making, and ukulele lessons. We have a toddler and there was plenty to keep her entertained and happy as well.

We participated as a family, including our 5-year-old child. Since it was an early morning activity, the temperature was quite low and it was really cold. Everything was a first experience after getting on the boat; we saw whales in the distance, and the experience of swimming close to a pod of dolphins is something I will never forget. My 5-year-old daughter, who was afraid of the ocean, was taken care of kindly by the staff member Yuriko, who swam with her the whole time. Even after returning home, we keep talking about the ocean that day with Yuriko. It seems to have become her best memory in Hawaii. I'm really glad we chose this tour among the various dolphin tours available. I definitely want to participate again next time. Thank you very much.

５歳の子供を含む家族で参加しました。
早朝からのアクティビティだったので、気温もだいぶ低くとにかく寒かったです。
ボートに乗ってからは全てが初体験で、鯨も遠くに見えたし、何頭ものイルカの群れを間近で泳いだ体験は一生忘れられません。
海を怖がっていた5歳の娘も、スタッフのユリコさんがずっと一緒に泳いで優しく面倒を見ていてくれて、帰ってからもずっとユリコさんとあの日の海の話をしています。
ハワイでの一番の思い出になったようでした。
色々あるイルカツアーの中でここを選んで本当に良かったです。
次回も是非参加させて頂きます。
ありがとうございました。

This was an adveture of a life time. The crew was fantasitc and very understanding. I wasn't sure about going in the cage since it wasn't enclosed completely. But the crew was wonderful and understanding. Once they got me out in the water and the sharks started coming around I had an anxiety attack and didn't know if I could stay in the water very long. The crew members talked me through the whole experience and said they would pull me in I needed. But I needed to do one thning for them. Take a breath and go down to just look once. I did and was able to stay in the cage the whole time. This was an experience that I will never forget and would do again if have the chance.

We participated as a family of five on New Year's Eve. We were blessed with clear weather, and it was a fun cruise. When the captain spotted a whale, there was an announcement, and while looking in that direction, we were able to see the whale's spout and back several times, and finally, we also saw its tail, which was great. The food was quite delicious as well. However, while the adults were fine, the children took motion sickness medication, but two out of three of them got seasick. In the latter part of the cruise, they served ginger juice, which helped a bit, but I think it would have been better if it had been offered a little earlier.

大晦日家族５人で参加しました。
晴天にも恵まれ楽しいクルーズでした。
キャプテンが鯨を発見すると場内アナウンスがあり、その方向を探していると鯨の潮吹きや背中が何回か見ることができ、最後に尻尾も見えよかったです。
食事も十分おいしかったです。
ただ大人は大丈夫でしたが、子供は酔い止めを飲んで参加しましたが３人中２人は船酔いしてしまいました。クルーズの後半ジンジャージュースを出してくれ少しよくなりましたが、もう少し早く出してくれるともっと良かったと思います。

About 15 minutes by boat, two staff members held lights and illuminated from below, attracting a manta ray that approached us. Before the tour, we were warned not to touch the manta rays, but even though I didn't reach out, the manta came close and spun around, brushing against my body. Eventually, four manta rays gathered, and it was truly moving. I felt like I was able to see them up close more than when diving.

At first, I was watching from the surface, but when I got the signal that it was okay to dive, I was able to see them from below as well. Other travelers from Spain and Australia participated, and everyone was shouting "Wow! Wow!" continuously. I would love to visit the Big Island again just to participate in this tour.

船で15分ほどの所でまずスタッフが二人ライトを持って潜り下から上へライトで照らすとマンタが1匹寄って来ました.ツア−前に絶対マンタには触らないことと注意を受けましたが自分では触らないのにマンタの方から接近して来て体すれすれで回転するので体が触れるのです.
そのうち4匹集まって来て感動です.ダイビングをするよりも近くでマンタを見れたと思います.
最初は水面から見ていたのですが、潜ってもいいと合図があったので潜って下からも見上げる形でも見る事ができました.私以外にスペイン、オ−ストラリアからの旅行者が参加していました.全員ウォ−！ウォ−！の連続でした.
このツア−に参加するだけにもう1度ハワイ島を訪れたいぐらいです.

The tour was cool. The guide was extremely knowledgeable which made the tour more enjoyable. The marine life was awsome. I did not get seasick!!

We were a party of 6, including our newborn granddaughter who was only four days old. The staff went out of their way to be helpful to us. This was a GREAT experience, something we will always cherish! Everything that was offered happened. We seen whales immediately and the food was delicious.Thank You.

So if I'd explain this experience to someone, I'd say that it was like meeting with E.T. underwater. It's just very unique and almost spiritual experience to see them underwater at NIGHT. If you are comfortable in the water, do this tour. You won't regret it.

This was a very family-oriented activity. Of course, the kids loved the submarine. Being from Iowa, we don't get to see much marine life, so it was exciting to see them underwater in the wild. We will do this again when we come back to Maui someday. Mahalo!

We had a super time and saw plenty of whales. Excellent crew, very informative and friendly!

We had an awesome time. We are not the strongest swimmers, so this was a great experience. Do this! It~s so much fun!

I participated in the dive on January 17th at 11 AM. Unlike the day before when I was informed that the tour was canceled, we were blessed with good weather. The female staff at the pier explained, "Many people get seasick before we reach the open sea due to the high waves, so we sell motion sickness medication on board." It was a bit late for that! I was well-prepared and ready to participate. As expected from a surfing mecca, the boat heading out to sea experienced quite a bit of rolling and pitching. Many people started to feel unwell quite quickly. After a little over 10 minutes, we arrived at the location for the submarine's ascent. We had to wait on the rocking boat for about 15 minutes before boarding after the 10 AM dive guests disembarked. I realized that it’s better to board as late as possible from the front entrance so you can also see what’s happening from the cockpit. I recommend choosing a dive with live Japanese narration. Although the visibility wasn’t perfect, I was satisfied that I could see the blue sea at a depth of 30 meters where light still reached. After disembarking, the female staff at the pier said, "It seems most of the guests got seasick, but you all are okay." The waves were higher than they appeared, and it seems that the afternoon dive was canceled.

Since seasickness can ruin the experience of a dive, please make sure to take proper precautions against it before participating.

1/17日11時ダイプに参加。催行中止となったと聞かされた前日とは違い、好天に恵まれる。桟橋の女性係員が「波が高いので沖合に出るまでに船酔いする人が多いから、酔い止め薬を船内でも売っています」と説明。いまさら遅い!よ。当方準備万端整えて参加しているもんと余裕。サーフィンのメッカだけあって沖合に向かう船はそれなりのローリングとピッチング。はやくも気分を悪くする人多数。10分少々でサプマリン号の浮上場所に到着。10時ダイブの客を降ろした後に乗り込む事になるので揺れる船上で待機すること15分ほど経過。乗り込んで分かったことだが、先頭側入口からなるべく遅く乗る方が操縦席からの様子も見れて良いと思う。また、日本語のナレーションを生で聞ける回のダイブを選択するのがお勧めです。鮮明とはいかないながらも、30メートルの深さでも光が届き、青い海を覗くことが出来たので満足。下船後、桟橋の女性係員「ほとんどのお客さんが酔ったらしいけど、あなたたち大丈夫」と声をかけてきた。見た目以上に波が高く、その日の午後のダイブは催行中止になったらしい。
船酔いではせっかくのダイブも楽しめないので、船酔い対策をしっかりとして参加してください。

Unlike other tours, there were fewer people, and I was very satisfied.

他のツアーと違って、人数も少なく、大変満足でした。

There was hardly any rocking, and I didn't feel any seasickness, so I was able to enjoy myself. The food was great, with a whole lobster served, which made me very satisfied. If I had to say something, the photos taken were a bit expensive at $20... (This is the case at most main spots in Hawaii...)

ほとんどゆれることも無く、不安していた船酔いも全く無く、楽しむことができました。料理も、ロブスターが一匹まるまる出てきて、大満足。強いて言えば、いろいろと撮られた写真が20ドルと高い。。（ハワイの主なスポットではほとんどそうですが・・・。）

At the time of departure, I thought it would be canceled due to heavy rain, but the rain stopped during the hike, and we were able to go ahead with it. Because of the weather, we couldn't see the sunrise beautifully, but I thought the experience of climbing Diamond Head was valuable. We returned to the hotel before 8 AM, which was also a plus as it meant we didn't waste any time.

出発時は、大雨で中止かと思いましたが、登山中に雨はやみ、なんとか実施できました。日の出は、天気のせいもあり、綺麗にみることはできませんでしたが、ダイアモンドヘッドを登れる経験は貴重だと思いました。８時前にはホテルに戻ってきて、時間も無駄にならない点も良。

I could do this everyday. We saw dozens of whales.

I didn't have high expectations for the food, but the warm drinks (self-service with free drinks) and the meals were warm and delicious. Besides seeing whales, there were activities like lei-making, ukulele classes, and hula lessons, so even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy the cruising and activities. During our trip, it seemed like we encountered a mother and calf whale, and they were frequently surfacing for air. (Unfortunately, we didn't get a clear view of their heads or tails...) However, most of the explanations were in English, and sometimes the Japanese announcements were delayed or omitted. Still, the staff was cheerful and bright, shouting "Whale!" Overall, you can enjoy the cruising experience by itself.

食べ物は余り期待していなかったのですが、
温かい飲み物（セルフサービスはフリードリンク）で
食事も温かく美味しかったです。
鯨を見ることもさることながら、アクティビティとして
レイ作りやウクレレ教室・フラレッスンもあり
万が一鯨が見られなくてもクルージングとアクティビティで
楽しめるようになっていました。
私たちが参加した回は親子の鯨だったみたいで
頻回に呼吸をしていました。
（残念ながら頭や尾をはっきりくっきり観る事は無かったですが・・・・）
ただ殆どの説明が英語で日本語の案内が遅くなる事や日本語の説明が抜ける事もしばしば・・・
それでもスタッフが陽気で明るく「くじらぁ~」と叫んでくれます。
総合的にみてクルージングだけでも楽しめます。

The waves were high. The water was choppy and we LOVED it! No whales but it was so pretty we didn't mind. The rain check is nice. The food was good and we would do it again in a heartbeat.

I had so much fun touching a dolphin for the first time in my life, and even swimming with one! I also enjoyed the American-style dolphin show, as well as the penguin and sea lion shows, which I could watch freely. It was a day full of enjoyment!

生まれて初めてイルカをさわって、その上、イルカと一緒に泳げるなんて、とても楽しかったです！！！
アメリカっぽいイルカショーやペンギン、アシカのショーも
自由に見れたのでとっても満喫した1日を過ごせました。

I had a great time. I definitely recommend participating. Especially for those who love dolphins, try spending a wonderful time with the Royal Swim.

すごく楽しかったです。是非参加されることをおすすめします。
特にイルカが大好きな人はロイヤルスイムで素晴らしいひとときを過ごしてみて下さい。

On January 7th, I participated with my 68-year-old mother. When I reconfirmed, I hesitantly mentioned that I could swim, and the organizer, Yuriko, cheerfully agreed, saying, "How wonderful!" On the day of the event, she was high-energy from the morning, quickly remembering and calling out each participant's name, creating a lively atmosphere.

The west side of the island, Waianae, which is not often visited by other tours, has jagged mountains rising behind it. From the yacht harbor, we set out to sea on a speedy inflatable boat, a Zodiac, and the blue sea was clear enough to see down below! Fortunately, we spotted our first pod of dolphins about 30 minutes after departure and immediately jumped into the water! However, while the dolphins were visible from the boat, I couldn't catch up to them in the water, and I wasn't able to swim with them on my first try. Others who were swimming with me also returned to the boat for a retry after the pod swam away.

On the next attempt, we successfully chased the pod of dolphins from above! The playful spinner dolphins, true to their name, jumped and spun, swimming with their bellies up in the water, truly enjoying their freedom. At one point, I noticed a white spray from the dolphins in front of us... could it be... dolphin poop? Well, I guess it was a good omen for the new year (laughs).

After two dives at the dolphin point, we moved to the turtle point. Here, if you are confident in your swimming, you can remove your life jacket and swim while chasing the turtles. They are so close that you might be tempted to reach out and touch them. The turtles swim gracefully, flapping their fins that resemble angel wings. They are really cute! We also had two dives at the turtle point. Just when I thought I saw four turtles, I felt something prickly touching my hands and feet. I wondered if it was a jellyfish, but it turned out to be sea lice. I got a couple of small bumps on my hand that felt like mosquito bites, but they disappeared quickly. I heard that washing with vinegar helps.

Due to that, I gave up on the second dive midway, but the captain, KK, who is the top local lifeguard, took us to a surf point that locals usually keep to themselves, where we could watch the skills of advanced local surfers. We also got to see stand-up paddleboarding, which has recently become popular in Hawaii. Finally, we returned to the harbor while watching the dolphins from the boat.

1月7日に、68歳の母との参加でした。リコンファームの際、水泳はできますが…と恐る恐るそれを伝えてみると主催者のユリコさんは「まあステキ！」と快諾してくださり、当日は朝からハイテンションで寝ぼけ眼をこすりこすりの参加者ひとりひとりの名前をすぐ覚えて声をかけてくれ、盛り上げてくれます。

なかなか他のツアーでは行くことのできない島の西部、ワイアナエは後ろにギザギザの山が切り立ち、ヨットハーバーからスピードの出る軽いゴムボート、ゾディアックで海へ出ると下まで見通せる青い海！
我々は幸いにも出て30分くらいで最初のイルカの群れを発見でき、すぐ海へＧＯ！
しかし船の上からはゆっくり見えたイルカたちも海の中では追いつくことができず、最初のトライでは私は一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。一緒に泳いでいた人たちも、イルカの群れが離れてしまったということで一度船へ戻り再挑戦。
次のトライではずっとイルカの群れを上から追いかけることに成功！遊び好きなスピナードルフィンたちは、その名の通りジャンプにスピンに、水中ではお腹を上にして泳いだり、本当に自由を謳歌しています。
途中、前方のイルカから白い噴射物…　これはもしやフン…？などということもありましたがまあ新年早々ウンがついたということで（笑）

イルカポイントで２度のダイブの後は、ウミガメポイントへ移動。こちらでは泳ぎに自信があればライフジャケットを外せて、ずーっと亀先生を追いかけて泳ぎます。あんまり近いので思わず手を伸ばしそうになります。ウミガメは天使の羽そっくりのひれをパター、パターと動かして飛ぶように泳ぎます。ホントにかわいい！
ウミガメポイントでも２度のダイブ。今度は亀が４匹も！と思ったら時折チクチクと手足を差すものが。クラゲ？と思ったらシーライス（海シラミ）だそうです。私は手に２箇所ほどちょっと蚊に食われたくらいのふくらみができてすぐに消えましたが、お酢で洗うといいそうです。

そんなことで２度目のダイブは途中で断念しましたが船のキャプテンＫＫが地元のライフサーバーの一番偉い人！だそうで、その後はロコ以外は近づけないようなサーフポイントへ行ってくれて、地元の上級サーファーの妙技を見物。最近ハワイではやっているというスタンダップ・パドルも見学できました。
さらにはまたイルカたちを船上から見ながら帰港。

The whale-watching tour was nice to do. I believe that being on a smaller boat was well worth the price - more interaction, and closer to the action. We did see whale activity, but what we saw was somewhat disappointing (blows and sightings - not much extreme movement). The crew was informative and helpful. I believe it's a 50/50 shot at what, or if, you'll see! Good experience, but most-likely wouldn't do it again.

The day we participated was incredibly windy with high waves! The Dolphin Middle School uses a speedboat, so we easily navigated through the rough waters. Among the many dolphin exploration boats out that day, ours was the first to spot dolphins!! It seems that experience really matters when searching for dolphins!

Before other boats arrived, we had the dolphins all to ourselves! I was moved by the sight of so many dolphins swimming and jumping right in front of us. I was so engrossed that I swam alongside the dolphins. Although it was said that "the visibility of the sea is low after the rain," we could still see the seabed. It's hard to imagine that in Japan. I wonder how beautiful the sea is when it's clear? We also saw several sea turtles.

That day, due to the strong waves, the staff suggested playing in the sea inside the breakwater, and we wrapped up our time in the ocean early to visit nearby spiritual points and a local supermarket. The staff came up with various ideas, and it turned out to be a wonderful tour for our family, who were looking to do a spiritual tour and visit supermarkets.

Thanks to the cheerful and fun staff, including Yuriko and Maeda, we were able to enjoy our first trip to Hawaii. I definitely recommend this for those who are not confident in their English!!

参加した日は、ものすごく風の強い日で波も高い日！
イルカ中学校さんはスピードボートなので荒波を難なく超えていきます。
イルカ探索船が数多く出ている中で、この日はわたしたちのボートが一番先にイルカを発見！！イルカ探しは経験がものをいうそうです！
他のボートがやってくる前に、わたしたちの船だけでイルカを独占！

目の前でたくさんのイルカが泳いだり跳ねたりしている様子に感動！夢中になってイルカと一緒に泳ぎました。
「雨上がりで海の透明度は低い」という話でしたが、海底は見えるんですよ。日本では考えられないですよね。海がきれいなときは、どんなにきれいなんだろう？ウミガメも何匹も見ましたよ。

この日は波が強くて、防波堤の内側での海遊びを提案していただいたり、海を早めに切り上げて近くのスピリチュアルなポイントを巡ったり、地元のスーパーを見せてくれたりと、スタッフの皆さんが一生懸命色々なアイディアを提案していただきました。スピリチュアルツアーとスーパー巡りをしようとしていた我が家にはとってもうれしいツアーになりました。

日本人スタッフのYurikoさん、Maedaさんをはじめ、スタッフ全員が明るく楽しく、始めてのハワイを楽しむことができました。英語に自信のない方にも断然おすすめです！！

The last time I went to Hawaii, I couldn't participate in this tour, so I was really looking forward to joining this time. After receiving various explanations, we entered the pool, and when the instructor called, two dolphins swam close to us. The dolphins were well-trained and performed tricks right in front of us, spinning around and jumping as instructed. I was also able to touch the dolphins' skin directly. The texture of their skin felt rubbery and smooth. After that, we took turns holding onto the dolphins' fins to swim together and experienced various activities, including getting a push from them. I had a very enjoyable time. If I have the opportunity again, I would love to participate.

前回ハワイに行った時にこのﾂｱｰに参加出来なかったので今回はぜひ参加したいと思っていました。
いろいろ説明を受けた後プールに入り、インストラクターが呼ぶと２頭のイルカが近くまで泳いできました。イルカ達はよく調教されており、インストラクターの言うとおりに目の前でクルクル回ったり、ジャンプしたり芸を披露しました。　また直接イルカの肌を触ることが出来ました。イルカの肌を触った感触はゴムみたいで、スベスベしていました。その後順番でイルカ達のヒレにつかり一緒に泳いだり、足を押してもらったりといろいろ体験が出来ました。とても楽しい時間が持てました。また機会がありましたら参加したいと思います。