All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

Kayaking is a great way to observe different snorkeling sites. Lots of friendly sea turtles and was able to hear the songs of the humpback whales. Would have liked to see more varieties of fish. For a kayaker used to a 1-person boat, the 2-person kayak was more limiting. Our guide provided a lot of information about the sea life in the area. It was very informational. Overall a good day.

We saw so many turtles! We had a little trouble with Snuba because of some ear pain, but our dive instructor was great at working with us. They even stopped on the way back for some whale watching and we saw a whole pod! Definitely recommended for a great adventure

While I was moved by seeing the whale's blow and its back and tail for the first time, I didn't get to witness breaching or experience the true size of the whale. The timing in late December might not have been ideal. It might be better to go from late February after they give birth. If you're prone to seasickness, it's better to skip lunch. My wife ended up not eating anything. I think about 10-20% of the people couldn't eat. The buffet itself didn't have much in terms of food either.

初めて見たクジラのブロー（潮吹き）や、クジラの背中や尻尾には感動をしたものの、ブリーチング（ジャンプ）等は見られず、クジラの大きさを体感できるものではなかった。
１２月下旬という時期がいまいちだったかもしれないかな。子供を産んでからの２月下旬からがお勧めかも。。
船に弱い方は、ランチ無しにした方がいいですよ。うちの奥さんは結局何も食べられなかった。１~２割くらいの人が食事できていなかったのではないかなぁ。ブッフェ自体の料理もそうたいした物は無かったですよ。

The shaking was really intense, and it was tough. Also, I was disappointed that I couldn't see any whales.

There are staff members who can explain in Japanese, but they don't translate the other explanations, which I thought was a bit unfriendly, especially since over 60% of the tourists were Japanese. (It might be understandable since it's a foreign country, though.)

たまたまなのか揺れがすごくて大変でした。
また、クジラは見えず、がっかりでした。

日本語で説明してくれるスタッフはいるのですが、
その他の説明部分を翻訳してくれるわけでもなく、
６割以上が日本人観光客であるにもかかわらずちょっと不親切かな、と思いました。
（外国なので仕方がないのかもしれませんが）

I participated in the morning plan of the whale tour that started on the 15th. Since it was the first day, I thought we might not see any whales, but we were able to see them five times! One of those times was a close-up jump. During the times we didn't see any whales, the staff continuously engaged with us, taking photos and making us feel very welcomed. I thought the morning plan was great because the air is clear and cool, allowing us to focus on searching for whales.

15日から始まるホエールツアーの午前プランに参加しました。初日なので見れないのではと思っていたのですが、5回も鯨を見ることができました！うち一回は至近距離でのジャンピングです。
見れない時間、スタッフの人が次々と声をかけてくださり写真を撮ってくださったりとても温かみを感じました。
午前プランですと、空気も澄んでいて涼しいですし、鯨探しに集中できるのでいいなと思いました。

During my trip to Hawaii for New Year's, I went on a whale watching tour with the Star of Honolulu. I thought it would be great because even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy it as a regular cruise. We did see a mother and baby whale in the distance, but it was disappointing that we couldn't see them up close or witness any jumps. However, I understand that they keep their distance for whale protection. On the boat, there was a lei-making class, which was fun. It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

お正月にハワイに行った時に
スターオブホノルル号のホエールウォッチングに
行きました。
もしクジラが見られなくてもリベンジできるという
ことと普通のクルーズとして楽しめるからと
思ったからです。
クジラは親子クジラが遠くに見えました
あまり近くで見れなかったりジャンプ等は見れなかったので残念ですが、クジラ保護のため
あまり近寄らないとのこと。
船内ではレイ作りのスクールがあったりして楽しかった。酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいた方がいいです

I thought it would be perfect to participate since my grandchildren (6 and 3 years old) have a turtle at home and are interested in fish. As expected, the children were thrilled and excited about the various fish and sea turtles.

I'm glad I participated.

孫（6歳、3歳）が、自宅で亀を飼っていることと、魚などに興味があったので、ぴったりと思い参加しました。予想通り子供たちは様々な魚やウミガメに大喜びで興奮していました。

参加して良かったと思います。

I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but from the moment I got on the van during the early morning gathering, all my worries disappeared!

Our guide, Yuji, was really energetic and entertained everyone with various stories! It didn't take long to drive, maybe less than an hour? During the drive to our destination, we saw different scenery from Waikiki, and Yuji shared lots of interesting information, like the hospital where President Obama was born and the famous "this tree, that tree" spot.

Once we arrived at the yacht harbor, we boarded the boat, changed into our wetsuits, put on fins, and equipped ourselves with snorkeling gear to search for dolphins! We sang songs...♪ When we spotted dolphins, we all jumped in together! The moment I put my face in the water, I immediately heard the sound of dolphins. It was so moving... I can't even count how many dolphins we saw. We got to see them jumping up close and felt like we were in the same ocean at the same level as them.

After that, we went to a turtle spot. At a depth of about 15 meters, I saw three turtles swimming gently below. When I looked up, there was a turtle right next to me, swimming at the same level! I was a bit startled☆ but it was so cute. Although it was a dolphin tour, I was really moved to swim with the turtles.

On the way back, we enjoyed a leisurely tea time with everyone, having some tea and snacks♪ It felt like a little cruise! Participating alone was no problem at all. We were mostly in the water, and chatting on the boat was fun too. It became a wonderful memory♪

Thank you, Yuji!!!!

1人参加で少し不安はありましたが、早朝集合でバンに乗り込んだ瞬間から不安は吹っ飛びました！

ガイドのゆーじがテンション高くて♪色んなお話でみんなを楽しませてくれます！
車で1時間もかからなかったかな？到着するまでのドライブもワイキキとは違う風景を見ながら、ゆーじが色々と教えてくれます。オバマ大統領が産まれた病院とか、この木なんの木とか☆

ヨットハーバーに着き、船に乗り込んで船上でウェットスーツに着替え、足ひれを付け、シュノーケル装備をしてみんなでイルカを探します！歌をうたったり・・・♪
イルカを見つけたらみんなで飛び込めー♪
顔をつけた瞬間、真っ先にイルカの鳴き声が聞こえました。感動です・・・。
イルカは何匹見たかわからないほど見ることができました。間近でジャンプも見れて、同じ目線で同じ海でイルカを感じれました。
その後、海がめスポットに行きました。水深15mくらいのところで、下の方で海がめが3匹ほどゆらゆら泳いでました。顔を上げたらなんと！海がめが真横であたしと同じ目線で！泳いでます！ちょっと焦った☆でも可愛かったです。
イルカツアーだったけどあたしは海がめと一緒に泳げたことに感動しちゃいました。

帰りはゆっくりみんなでお茶やお菓子でティータイム♪ちょっとしたクルージングを楽しめます！
1人参加でも全然問題ないです。ほとんど海の中にいるし、船の上でのおしゃべりも楽しかったですよ。
いい思い出になりました♪

ゆーじ、ありがとう！！！！

i highly reccomend this to anyone! This was our first time doing any type of interaction with sharks, and it was one of the coolest things i have done. It is truly amazing to see sharks in their natural habitat and so close to you.

Hawaii Shark Adventure was one of my top activity during a 9 day Hawaiin vacation.activity. It does not beat sex; but I ski double black diamond runs in Colorad and Utah with over a foot of fresh powder and the Shark Adventure rivals that feeling of exhilaration and adventure. A short 15 minute boat ride from the Harbor to the location and then 20 minutes inside the shark cage. I counted over 9 Galapagos sharks swimming around (and under) the cage. Great photo oppurtunities (I got several great shots of just sharks under the water as well as looking at them from the boat). I would recommend this activity to my friends, family, and anyone in good health. My only only advise is for better viewing and photo opps; you need to take a deep breath and go to the bottom of the cage to avoid getting bumped and elbowed by the other guests (not to mention their hands of elbows getting into your photos).

Last time I had a very disappointing experience on a different tour, so to be honest, I wasn't expecting much this time either... But it was incredible!!! We searched for dolphins, and when we found them, everyone jumped into the sea at once! When I looked into the water, the dolphins were swimming really close by. I was so moved. Then, we also encountered sea turtles during the second hour. I was so impressed that I ended up participating twice during my stay (^O^)／ I highly recommend Dolphin Junior High. The staff were all really fun, and I'm glad I participated. I definitely plan to join again next time.

前回別のツアーでとても残念な思いをしたので、正直今回もあまり期待していなかったんですが・・・
とんでもない！！！
イルカを探し、見つけるとみんな一斉に海へ！
海を覗くと本当に近くにイルカ先生達が泳いでるんです。
もうこれには感激です。
そして、2時間目のウミガメ先生にも遭遇。
もう、感動しすぎて滞在中2回も参加しちゃいました(^O^)／
イルカ中学本当にお勧めです。
スタッフの方も本当に楽しい方ばかりで、参加して良かった。
次も必ず参加すると思います。

I participated on January 22, 2010.
(I forgot to upload the photos, so I'm reposting.)

I chose this tour because the catamaran Navatek can go to areas where regular cruise ships cannot, minimizing the swaying and increasing the chances of observation.

Right after departure, there was an announcement saying, "You can observe whale spouts at 3 o'clock." I started to feel restless and couldn't leisurely enjoy my lunch anymore. So, I quickly went out to the deck.

Once a whale is spotted, the captain usually aligns the boat at 12 o'clock, making it very easy to observe. Since whales are protected, there is a rule that we cannot approach within 100 meters. However, it's okay if the whale approaches us, so we turn off the boat's engine to observe.

On this day, the whales were very active, and I was able to see a lot of tail slapping and fluking. Whenever I thought I saw a spout, they would do it. Also, they breached right in front of us just once. I was so excited!! They jumped out of the water completely, and the sound of the splashes was powerful and amazing. I was truly moved.
Thanks to this experience, I felt really glad to have participated!

On this day, there were 2 to 3 whales in the group that the Navatek was observing. I could also see spouts from the Star of Honolulu in the distance, so it seemed like there were really many whales in this area.

2010.1. 22に参加しました。
（写真をアップするのを忘れていたので、投稿し直しています。）

カタマランのナバテック号だったら、揺れが少なく、通常のクルーズ船では行けない海域まで行けるということで、観測率を上げるためにこのツアーを選びました。

出港してすぐに「３時の方向でクジラの潮吹きが観測できます~。」とのアナウンス。
私はソワソワしてきてしまって、のんきにランチをしているわけにはいかなくなりました。ということで、すぐにデッキに出ました。

クジラが見つかると、基本的には船長さんが１２時の方向に照準を合わせてくれるので、とても観測しやすいです。
クジラは保護されているので、１００ｍ以内に近づくことはできない決まりです。が、クジラの方から近づいてくるのはＯＫってことで、船のエンジンを切って観測する形になります。

この日はクジラがアクティブに動いていて、テイルスラップやフルーキングをする姿をたくさん見ることが出来ました。潮吹きしてるなぁって思うとやります。
それから、１回だけですが目の前でブリーチングまでしてくれました。もう大興奮です！！水面に全身を出して、豪快なジャンプ~~。水しぶきの音も迫力があって素晴らしかったです。すごく、感動しました。
お陰で、心から参加して良かったなと思いました！

なお、この日はナバテック号が照準を合わせていたクジラだけでも２~３頭の群れ。遠くにいるスターオブホノルルのところでも潮吹きが見えてたので、本当にたくさんのクジラがこの海域にいたようです。

I had a really great time! I'm glad I went. I bought the photos taken at the pool! I also wanted a video, but I heard the machine was broken, so I couldn't purchase it. That was very disappointing.

本当に楽しかったです！
行ってよかった。
プールで撮ってもらった写真買いました！ビデオも欲しかったのですが機械が壊れてしまったそうで購入できませんでした。
それだけがとても残念でした。

I was moved beyond words.

I was touched by the high transparency of the sea, where I could see the spotted patterns of rays swimming beneath the surface. I was also moved by the faint sounds of dolphins crying underwater, as if they were speaking to me, and by the attentive service of the staff... My heart was filled with wonderful sparkles.

This tour feels like swimming alongside wild dolphins while they are sleeping, which is quite different from the dolphin swims at Sea Life Park or the dolphin activities at the Kahala Hotel, where you can touch the dolphins closely. If you expect that kind of interaction, you might feel a bit unsatisfied...

However, you get to experience the dolphins in their natural, free state, and the majestic beauty of nature, which is incredibly healing.

I highly recommend this tour, where the stress from Japan melts away in the beautiful sea, leaving your heart feeling light!! I will definitely join again the next time I go to Oahu.

Yuriko, Captain Jenna LOVE & MAHALO

言葉じゃ言い表せないくらいの感動。

自然に感動して、海底に泳ぐエイのまだら模様まで
見えちゃうほどの透明度の高い海に感動して、
まるで自分に話しかけているかのような水中で聞こえる
かすかなイルカの泣き声に感動して、
スタッフさんのきめ細やかなご対応に感動して…
心の中にいっぱい素敵なキラキラが充電されました。

本当の野生のイルカが睡眠中の時にすぐそばを一緒になって
すーっと泳ぐという感じのツアーなので
シーライフパークのドルフィンスイムや
カハラホテルのドルフィンアクティビティとは
イルカにべたべた触れないという点がだいぶ違います。
それを期待して参加するとちょっと物足りない
気持になってしまうかも…

でも、その分狭い所に押し込まれていないイルカの
のびのびとした自由な姿や雄大な自然を感じ
ものすごーく癒されます。

日本でのストレスが綺麗な海に溶け出して
心が軽くなるようなツアー是非お勧めします！！
次回オアフに行くときはまた参加します

yurikoさん、captain Jenna LOVE＆MAHALO

I thought the price was a bit high, but I had a great time playing with the dolphins. If you're going to do it, the Dolphin Royal Swim is the way to go. The fun is on another level.
I watched it once at a different time, so even without Japanese, I understood.

少し値段が高いと思っていましたが、イルカと遊んで楽しかった。せっかくやるならドルフィン・ロイヤルスイムですね。楽しさがちがいます。
　時間をずらして一度見てからやったので、日本語無しでも、分かりましたよ。

The Hi-light of our trip. The crew was AWESOME. They were very informative as well as entertaining. Even though we were in the ocean with a lot of sharks we still felt completely safe. This is the closest you can come face to face with nature w/o fearing for your life (well, almost - it is a little scary at first). The sharks are amazing animals. Can't put into words what its like to look a shark in the eye. You have to see it for yourself. We were in the cage for about 20-30 minutes, but it seemed like an hour and there was plenty of room. If you tend to get sea sick just take a pill and do it anyway. You won't regret it. Definately get the DVD, its about $65 and worth every penny. I'm pretty cheap myself, but knew I couldn't pass the DVD up. Totally worth it. Just DO IT and don't forget your underwater cameras.

We took a boat from Waikiki out to sea and transferred to a submarine.

The sea around Waikiki had waves, and I got seasick on the boat to the submarine. If you are prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking medication in advance.

The underwater scenery is very beautiful, and it's recommended for those who can't swim (or dive). We were lucky enough to see sea turtles and sharks. It was great to see the clear, beautiful ocean.

When the submarine surfaced and submerged, it was really cool. A must-see!

ワイキキから船で沖へ行き潜水艦に乗換え。

ワイキキの海は波があり、潜水艦までの船で船酔いをしました。酔いやすい方は事前に酔い止めを。

海の中はとても綺麗で、泳げない(ダイビングが出来ない)方にはお勧めです。
私達は運が良く、ウミガメ、サメを見る事が出来ました。
澄んだ綺麗な海の中を見れたので、良かったです。

潜水艦が水中から上がって来る時、沈む時、
かっこよかったです。必見！

I participated two years ago as well. This year, I swam with many dolphins again. Last time, I brought a jacket, but it was really cold while on the boat, so I was thinking of bringing a wetsuit this year, and there was a rental available. My family had an amazing time both last time and this time, but there were some people who couldn't get in the water at all due to seasickness, so I think it's best for those who are anxious to definitely bring motion sickness medication.

I will definitely participate again next time.

おととしにも参加しました。
今年もたくさんのイルカたちといっしょに泳ぎました。
前回、上着を持って行ったものの、ボートに乗っているときに寒くて大変だったので、今年はウエットを持って行こうかと思っていたら、貸し出しがありました。
我が家は前回も今回もものすごく楽しめましたが、船酔いで
一度も海に入れなかった人もいるので、不安な人は必ず
酔い止めを持って行ったほうが良いと思います。

また次回も絶対に参加します。

I participated with my 3-year-old child. We kissed and touched dolphins. We were very satisfied. There was also a place where we could feed sea lions and sea turtles, and Sea Life Park was very satisfying.

3歳の子供と参加。
イルカとキスしたり触ったり。
大満足でした。
アシカやウミガメに食事をあげることのできる場所もあり、シーライフパークは大満足でした。

I participated in the Dolphin Royal Swim. At first, I wasn't sure where the location was and arrived a little late, but I was moved to be able to swim at the same level as the dolphins. By noon, those dolphins were performing in a show, and I grew even fonder of them. I think it's a great activity for families.

ドルフィンロイヤルスイムに参加しました。最初、場所がよくわからず、少し遅刻しましたが、自分と同じ目線で泳ぐことができ感動しました。昼には、そのイルカたちがショーで活躍して、ますます彼らに愛着が湧きました。家族向きのアクティビティと思います。

I participated with my spouse and our 5-year-old son on September 27, 2010. We arrived at the location for check-in at 6:00, and while preparing our wetsuits and snorkeling masks, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset before boarding the boat that was docked nearby.

I thought we would head out to sea, but it turned out we were quite close to shore, right in view of the Sheraton. After arriving, we received various explanations in English before preparing for the night snorkeling. I later learned that the area in front of the Sheraton is a famous spot for manta ray sightings, and the Sheraton is well-known for being a hotel where you can see manta rays.

Near the boat, there were floating devices that you could hold onto, and we swam there using a noodle, which is a stick-shaped flotation device. (They also provide life jackets for those who need them.) By the way, there are stairs in the center of the boat that lead down to the sea, where you enter the water.

My 5-year-old son was quite scared since it was his first time in dark and deep water, but he was able to see a manta ray (though he quickly came back up). He was happy to see other fish from the boat.

That day, there were quite a few manta rays, and they came very close, which was quite impressive. Even though we were told that manta rays do not attack people and that they have no mouths to bite, it might still be a bit intimidating for adults (laughs).

By the way, we were repeatedly told not to touch the manta rays, and since this was explained in English, it’s best to listen carefully. Also, when watching the manta rays, you need to keep your body horizontal and not let your legs dangle down. They were saying "FLAT! FLAT!" in English, but it took me a little while to realize what they meant...

Additionally, there were other fish besides the manta rays, and it seems you can snorkel freely near the boat, so I highly recommend this for those who have never done night snorkeling or seen manta rays before.

By the way, there was no place to change, so I wore my swimsuit and changed in the car on the way back. There is a restroom nearby, so you might be able to use that, but I haven't confirmed it.

Things you should bring include a camera for underwater video recording, a waterproof flashlight, and warm clothing.

Also, I tend to get seasick, so as expected, I couldn't eat or drink on the boat. Those who don't get seasick can enjoy snacks and hot drinks.

2010/09/27に夫婦と5歳の息子とで参加しました。6:00にチェックインとの事で現地に行きましたが、ちょうどきれいな夕日を見ながらウェットスーツや水中眼鏡などの準備をし、すぐそこに泊めてある船に乗り込みました。
沖合いに行くのかと思っていたのですが結構すぐ近くで、シェラトンからすぐ見える所でした。現地に着くと英語でいろいろと説明された後にナイトシュノーケリングの準備となります。後で知ったのですが、シェラトンの前はマンタが見える有名なスポットで、シェラトンもマンタが見えるホテルで有名との事です。

船の近くには手でつかまることができる設備が浮いており、そこまでヌードルと呼ばれる棒状の浮き具で泳いでいきます。（ライフジャケットも必要な人には貸してくれます。）
ちなみに船の中央に海に繋がる階段があり、そこを下って海に入ります。

5歳の息子は暗い海と深い海が初めてだったのでかなり怖がっていましたが、一応マンタを目視できました。（すぐにあがってしまいましたが）その他の魚は船上から見て喜んでました。

この日はマンタが結構来ており、しかもすぐ目の前まで接近してきてかなりの迫力でした。マンタは人を攻撃しないし、あごも無いので噛めないといった説明をされていたにもかかわらず、大人でもちょっとビビるかもしれません（笑）

ちなみにマンタは触ってはいけませんと散々言われますが、英語で言われますので説明は良く聞いた方が良いです。またマンタを見る際は足も下にブラブラするのでなく、体が水平になるようにしないといけません。英語でFLAT! FLAT!と言われていたのですが、気が付くまで少し時間がかかってしまいました...

また、マンタ以外にも魚がおり、船の近くはある程度自由にシュノーケリングもして良いようなので、ナイトシュノーケリングをやった事がない方やマンタを見たこと無い方には結構おすすめです。

ちなみに着替える所はなかったので水着を着て行って、帰りは車で着替えました。ちかくにトイレがあるのでそこも使えるのかもしれませんが、未確認です。

持っていった方が良いものとしては、水中で動画撮影できるカメラ、防水懐中電灯、防寒着ですね。

あと、私は船酔いする体質なので、予想通り船上では飲食できませんでした。船酔いしない人はスナックやホットドリンクでゆっ

I had no idea there was a tour to swim with manta rays until I saw this site, so I signed up immediately.

As for my experience... Unfortunately, I could only see one manta ray, but it was still a valuable experience and I was satisfied! The number of rays you can see seems to vary quite a bit from day to day, so I'm looking forward to next time.

The night sea is pitch dark. There was someone with a light that can be used underwater, which I thought was a great idea. Also, I participated in September, and it was colder than I expected, so I think having a thick jacket would be a good idea.

The sunset and stars viewed from the boat were incredibly beautiful!

マンタと泳げるツアーがあるなんてこのサイトを見るまで全く知らなかったので即申込。。

感想はと・・・
残念ながら１匹しか見ることができなかったのですが、それでも貴重な体験ができ満足！
見られる数も日によってかなり違うようですので次回に期待です。

夜の海は真っ暗です。水中でも使えるライトを持っている方がいて、なるほどなと思いました。
また、９月に参加しましたが思ったより寒かったので厚手の上着があると良いと思います。

船から見た夕日と星がすごくキレイでしたよ！

It was great to see the elegantly swimming sea turtles up close, which were actually quite larger than I imagined. It felt like I was swimming alongside them while snorkeling.

I also challenged myself with snuba, and although I struggled a bit, it was wonderful to experience the fish and underwater scenery that you can't see with just snorkeling.

My wife seemed to struggle with seasickness, but TAKAKO was very kind and supportive, which was a big help. Having Japanese staff really brings a sense of安心.

I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

想像より結構大きかった優雅に泳ぐウミガメを間近で見ることができ良かったです。スノケーリングしながら一緒に泳いでいるかのようでした。

またスヌーバにもチャレンジし、少しうまくできませんでしたが、スノーケリングだけでは見えない魚や海の中を体験でき良かったです。

妻は船酔いをしてしまいつらかったようですが、TAKAKOさんが優しく声をかけてくれ大変助かりました。
やはり日本人スタッフが居ると安心ですね。

また機会あれば参加したいです。

Three miles offshore. The depth is 40 to 50 meters!!
Looking down from the stopped boat, I saw a dark shadow...
Could it be already? As I strained my eyes and looked around again, I spotted not just one or two, but about ten sharks visible from the surface...
It was more awe-inspiring than scary.
I often saw the dorsal fins breaking the surface on TV, and it was exactly the same scene.
Now, into the cage!
I was astonished by the deep blue sea and the sharks.
I think I had a rare experience. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it.

3mile先の沖合い。深さは40~50M !!
停止した船から下を除くと黒い影が…
まさかすでに？と目を凝らして再度辺りを見渡すと１匹、２匹ではなく、１０匹くらいの鮫を海上から黙認。。。
怖いよりスゴイの感激でした。
よく背びれを海面に出す姿をTVなどで拝見していましたが、まさに同じ光景です。
いざ、おりの中へ！
真っ青な海と鮫に唖然でした。
レアな体験ができたと思います。少し高いですが、価値はありますよ。

It was quite good. The kids were excited.

なかなか良かったです。子供が興奮していました。

I had seen footage on TV of manta rays gathering around light to feed on plankton, but seeing them in person was a completely different experience!

We got incredibly close, almost within reach of them, and it was my first time entering the ocean at night and seeing manta rays up close. I believe this experience holds significant value! We observed while holding onto something like a raft on the water, and since I was at the farthest end from the boat, the manta rays came quite close to me. This is just my interpretation, but perhaps being at the edge allows the manta rays to have an escape route, making them less skittish (laughs).

Here are a few points for those participating:

1. Be sure to borrow a wetsuit. It was the middle of summer, but the ocean at night was still cold. They will provide masks and fins while on land, so make sure to ask for a wetsuit at that time. For those who are sensitive to cold in winter, it's advisable to bring a rash guard or wear two wetsuits for extra warmth.

2. Capture videos instead of still images. Still images don’t turn out as beautifully as in the posts. Flash is completely ineffective. Using a waterproof camera for video or preparing a waterproof case for your camera will allow for better footage. I couldn't post due to storage issues, but the videos turned out really well.

3. If you are prone to seasickness, prepare some medication. Generally, you just float, so even those who aren't confident swimmers can participate in this activity (though it can be a bit nerve-wracking since it's dark at night). Just floating can still make you feel queasy due to the waves, and even though the boat ride is only about five minutes, some people feel sick during the briefing on the water. It seems that standing in a spot where the wind hits you more is less likely to cause seasickness than sitting, but if you're worried, it’s best to take some medication beforehand.

4. All instructions are in English. They will explain not to walk around while wearing fins, to keep your legs horizontal while floating to attract manta rays, that flash photography bothers them, and where the restroom is located. There will be no Japanese spoken, so if you don’t speak English, pay close attention to the actions of those around you.

5. Bring as few belongings as possible and avoid taking valuables. Most belongings are left unattended on the boat, so try not to bring valuables with you.

テレビでマンタが光に集まるプランクトンを食べにくる映像は見たことありましたが、実際に見ると一味も二味も違いました！！

カメラを持つ手にかするほどの大接近で、夜に海に入ることやマンタを間近で見れるなど、初めての体験が多く、そういった価値はかなりあるかと思います！
海の上のイカダのようなものに掴まっての観察ですが、私は船から一番離れた端にいたため、マンタがかなり目の前に来ました。勝手な解釈ですが、端のほうがマンタも逃げ道があるので、きやすいのはないでしょうか（笑）

参加する方にいくつかポイントです。

1. ウェットスーツは必ず借りましょう。
私は真夏でしたが、それでも夜の海は寒かったです。
マスクやフィンを陸にいるときに選んで渡してくれますので、その時に必ずウェットスーツプリーズと言って借りておきましょう。冬で寒がりの人はラッシュガードを用意するか、ウェットスーツを２枚重ねにするなど対策が必要です。

2. 撮影は動画で。
静止画像では投稿のようにあまり綺麗には撮れません。フラッシュもまったく役に立ちません。防水カメラの動画で撮影するか、カメラ用防水ケースなどを用意し、動画で撮影するときれいに撮れます。容量の関係で投稿できませんが、とてもよく撮れました。

3. 酔いやすい人は酔い止め用意。
基本的には浮いているだけなので、泳ぎに自信がない方でも参加して大丈夫なアクティビティですが（夜の海なので暗いためドキドキします。そこは予め、理解しておくことで多少緊張は和らぐでしょう）
ただ、浮いているだけでも波で酔ったりしますし、船での移動は５分くらいですが、海上での説明時に酔う人もいます。座るより風の当たりやすい場所で立っていたほうが酔いにくい傾向があるようですが、心配な人は酔い止めを飲んでおきましょう。

4. 説明はすべて英語です。フィンをはいて歩き回らないことや、浮かんでいるときはマンタが来やすいように、足を水平に保つこと、フラッシュはマンタが嫌がる、トイレの場所など話をしれくれます。日本語は一切出てきませんので、英語が出来ない方は周りの動きを良く見て、行動しましょう。

5.　荷物はできるだけ少なく、貴重品はあまり持たないように。
船上ではほとんど荷物は放置状態ですので、できるだけ貴重品は持っていかないようにしましょう。事

we had a great time, lots of sharks....

To be honest, I wasn't very enthusiastic about it, but I participated in the Dolphin Adventure to accompany my friend. In reality, I had a lot of fun during the program.

● I couldn't understand English, but I managed to get by by watching others. ● The program started at 9:30, and by the time we finished showering and changing, it was already 11:00. ● Lockers with keys can be rented for $2. ● DVDs are sold for $50, and photos for $16. ● I think it would be quite tough to spend time until the afternoon pickup (2:30) if you join the morning program. We took a bus back to Waikiki just after 1:00. *Make sure to inform the driver in advance.

I felt the cost performance was a bit lacking, but considering the training and effort involved with the dolphins, I guess it's understandable.

正直なところ、あまり気乗りしなかったのですが、連れにつきあうということでドルフィンアドベンチャーに参加しました。実際、プログラム中はとても楽しく過ごせました。

●英語が理解できませんでしたが、見よう見まねでなんとかなりました。●９時半からのプログラムで、シャワーや着替えを終えると１１時になっていました。●鍵付きロッカーは２ドルで借りられます。●DVDは５０ドル、写真は１６ドルで販売されています。●午前中のプログラムですと、午後のお迎え（２時半）まで過ごすのはかなりきついと思います。自分達は、１３時過ぎのバスに乗って、ワイキキまで戻りました。※事前にドライバーさんに言っておきましょう。

コストパフォーマンスは、悪い気もしましたが、イルカの調教や手間のことを考えると、仕方がないかなと思います。

Sharks were amazing, staff was amazing, the whole adventure was worth it. Sharks are right in front of your face and I even had a stare down with a shark. He was lucky I needed air our I would've punched him in the gill. Will do again!

We headed out to the shark cage at 7:30 am and sadly no sharks. The crew was as disappointed as we were and let us know that if we didn't have a shark experience they would reschedule us or refund our money. Lucky for us there was a cancellation on a boat later that morning - so we headed out again - and we were not disappointed. 5 - 6 sharks circled the cage the entire time we were on the water. Nothing like looking a shark in the eye! Fabulous time and would recommend it to anyone wanting to have an up close and personal experience with a shark(s).