All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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。

After the venue opened, there was a long wait from when we sat down to when the meal started, but it was helpful that drinks were brought to our seats.

At the beginning of the show, there was a time for the children to go up on stage and learn hula. Some girls had dressed up for this.

As for the food... it wasn't very delicious. However, considering the price, it was about what I expected.

開場後、座席に座ってから食事開始までの時間が長かったですが、
座席にドリンクを運んでくれるので助かります。

ショーの初めに子供たちがステージにあがってフラを習う時間がありました。
このためにオシャレしている女の子たちもいました。

お料理は・・・あまり美味しくありませんでした。が、お値段を考えるとこんなものかと。

It was me, my sister, and four children (ranging from elementary school to preschool) participating. Since the little ones were scared of the ocean, I planned to take turns snorkeling with my sister, but the Japanese staff member was incredibly kind. She took the kids on a surfboard with a viewing window (?), bringing them to various points where we could see different fish and turtles. The child who was scared of the ocean was overjoyed. At the turtle viewing point, they exclaimed, "I saw six of them!" and spotted more turtles than I did!

I have participated in snorkeling tours in other countries before, but I could never enjoy snorkeling at a leisurely pace with kids. This time, thanks to the staff member taking care of the children, I was able to fully enjoy snorkeling at my own pace!

The turtles gracefully swimming in the vast ocean were wonderful, and I will definitely participate again next time I go to Maui. I highly recommend this tour for families with children!

私・姉・子供（小学生から幼稚園児の4名）の参加でした。
小さな子どもは海を怖がるので、姉と交代でシュノーケルを楽しもうと思っていたのですが、スタッフの日本人のお姉さんがとっても親切で、子供をサーフボードとのぞき窓付きのウェイクボード（？）に乗せて、いろんな魚やカメのいるポイントに連れて行ってくれました。
海を怖がっていた子供も大喜びでした。
カメの見えるポイントでは、「6匹も見た~」と親の私よりも多くカメを観ていました！

今までも、他の国でシュノーケルのツアーに参加していますが、子連れではゆっくりとシュノーケルをする事はできませんでした。
今回は、お姉さんが子供の面倒をみてくださったおかげでゆっくりとシュノーケルを堪能させていただけました！！！！

広い海を優雅に泳ぐカメもすてきだったし、次回、またマウイに行く時は絶対に参加します。
子連れのファミリーにもぜひぜひおススメのツアーです！！

What an AMAZING experience. Sharks close enough to touch! Definitely the highlight of our trip!

This time, I participated in a trip to Hawaii with my husband, his mother, his sister, and myself, making a group of four.

I was surprised by the welcoming whales as soon as the boat set sail. Shortly after, we encountered dolphins. We quietly approached them and were able to enter the water together to swim alongside them. During the first encounter, we couldn't get close, but during the second, I was able to see a dolphin swimming just below me. Then, we went snorkeling at Turtle Point. The turtles came very close to us, and we also enjoyed the tropical fish. Just when I thought we would head back to the harbor, the boat continued on to search for whales, and we were able to see them again near the far western tip of Oahu.

In contrast to the heavy rain in the morning, the boat was warm and sunny, and we leisurely enjoyed a ride that felt like being on a banana boat.

Although my husband and I were used to the ocean from diving, it was the first time for his sister and our 70-year-old mother to snorkel in deep water. With the guidance of the staff, they were able to see the dolphins up close and were very excited. We are truly grateful for their kindness. Our whole family was able to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

今回のハワイ旅行は夫とその母と妹と私の4人で参加しました。

船が出るとすぐの鯨のお出迎えにはびっくり。ほどなくイルカとも遭遇。そっと近寄って皆で海に入り一緒に泳ぐことができました。1回目は近くに寄れませんでしたが、2回目は自分のすぐ下を泳ぐイルカを見ることができました。そして、亀ポイントでのシュノーケリング。亀はすごく近くまで寄ってきてくれて、南方の海水魚も堪能しました。そして、そのまま港に帰るのかと思ったら、そのあとも、鯨を探してオアフ島のかなり西の先端のほうまで船を走らせてもう一度鯨を見ることができました。
朝方の大雨とは代わり、船上は暖かく日が差し、バナナボートのような船上ドライブをまったりと楽しみました。

私たち夫婦はダイビングなどで海に慣れていたものの、シュノーケルも足が着かない所ははじめてという妹と70歳の母もスタッフの方にガイドされて近くでイルカを見ることができ、大感激していました。本当に親切にしていただき感謝しております。家族皆安心して楽しむことができました。

I participated in August 2008 and had such a great time that I joined again at the end of December. December coincides with Hawaii's rainy season, and the weather was a bit uncertain. About ten days prior, there was heavy rain, and I was worried as the ocean turned brown, but by the end of the year, things had calmed down quite a bit.

On the day I had booked, the waves were high, so the tour itself was postponed. I had the option to cancel or reschedule, and I chose a different date to participate.

On the day of the tour, the shuttle bus arrived on time, and we headed to the boat harbor to board the boat and set off. The weather was nice, and my spirits were high.

I thought it might be cold during this time, but it wasn't much different from when I participated in the summer; in fact, the water felt warmer. However, the water clarity was somewhat affected by the bad weather, and it was much clearer during the summer.

As for the dolphins I was hoping to see, I was able to swim with numerous dolphins multiple times, and I also observed turtles swimming gracefully. At the point with tropical fish, I got to play with a large number of them. This is where the advantage of participating in winter comes in: after swimming with the tropical fish, we headed out to the whale point by boat, and I was lucky enough to see a whale jump. It was truly a satisfying tour.

08年8月に参加し楽しかったので12月の年末にまた参加しました。12月はハワイの雨季にあたり天候が微妙な感じでした。特に10日前ぐらいは大雨が続き海が茶色に汚れるなど心配でしたが、年末の時期には大分落ち着いてきました。
　申込をしていた日は波が高いということでツアー自体が延期になりましたが、キャンセルするか別の日に振り返るかということで別の日程にしてもらい参加しました。
　ツアー当日は向かえのバスが時刻とおりに来て、ボートハーバーまで向かいボートに乗り込みいざ出発です。天候もよく気分上々でした。
　この時期は寒いかと思いましたが、夏に参加した時とそれほど違いはなく、逆に海の中の方が暖かいぐらいです。しかし、海の透明度は悪天候が続いたせいで濁りが多少あり夏の時の方が抜群でした。
　期待していたイルカちゃんですが、多数のイルカと何度も泳ぐことができ、カメも優雅に泳いでいるところを観察できました。熱帯魚のいるポイントでは大量の熱帯魚に戯れることができました。ここからが冬の参加のメリットですが、熱帯魚と泳いだ後にクジラポイントまでボートで出かけ、運よくクジラジャンプを見ることができ本当に満足いくツアーでした。

I traveled to Hawaii at the end of the year and participated in a cruise. The night before, there was a rare experience of a complete power outage across the island, which made me wonder if the cruise would still take place, but it went ahead as planned.

This time, I signed up for the standard package without transportation or lunch. Check-in was supposed to be by 11:45, but I arrived at 11:02 on the Red Line trolley while sightseeing around the city. The large Star of Honolulu was docked, so I quickly found the check-in counter.

Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any whales this time, but I enjoyed a relaxing cruise off the coast of Honolulu. Onboard, there were activities like lei-making, ukulele lessons, and hula dance classes, with people from various countries participating.

If you don't encounter any whales, they issue a reboarding ticket before you disembark. With that ticket, you can reboard during the season. I think it's best to participate without having too high expectations of seeing whales.

年末に渡ハし、参加してきました。
前日の夜に全島停電という貴重な？体験をし、クルーズは大丈夫か？と思っていましたが、決行されました。
今回は送迎なし、ランチなしのスタンダードで申し込み。
１１：４５までにチェックインとなっていましたが、１１：０２到着のトロリーのレッドラインで街中を観光しながら到着。
大きなスターオブホノルル号が泊まっているので、チェックインカウンターもすぐ発見できました。
今回は残念ながら鯨には遭遇できませんでしたが、ホノルル沖のクルーズが出来、とてものんびりとすごせました。
船内ではレイ作りやウクレレ教室、フラダンス教室などを行っており、各国の人々が参加していました。
鯨に遭遇できなかった場合、下船前に再乗船のチケットを発行してくれます。それを持っているとシーズン中に再乗船が可能になるそうです。
あまり鯨に期待をしすぎないで参加するのが良いと思いますよ。

I got to meet them! Dolphins & sea turtles~☆
It's a bit pricey, but I recommend this tour. I could even hear the dolphins' voices, and it was so moving! The staff's energy was also high, which was great^^

会えました！イルカ＆ウミガメ~☆
ちょっとお高めですが、おすすめのツアーです。イルカの声も聞けたし、感動しますよ！スタッフのテンションも↑↑で、◎です^^

I participated in the morning tour. The live commentary is in Japanese, so I recommend it. They teach you about sea turtles and native Hawaiian fish, and talk about the relationship between the depth of the ocean and its color, making it both educational and enjoyable.
You travel by boat to the submarine boarding area. On days with higher waves, it can be quite bumpy, so it's best to take motion sickness medication in advance.

午前中のツアーに参加しました。午前中は日本語でのライブ解説なので、おすすめです。ウミガメやハワイ固有種の魚を教えてくれたり、海の深度と色の関係のお話などしてくれて、理科の勉強にもなり楽しいですよ。
潜水艦の乗り場までは、ボートで移動します。波が高めの日は、結構揺れますので、事前に酔い止めを飲んでおいた方がよいです。

This was my first time in Hawaii, and I participated with my daughter, nephew, and two relatives, making a total of five of us. The information that December might be cold was accurate, but they offered wetsuit rentals. Once we boarded the boat, it only took about five minutes to encounter a pod of dolphins, which made us all very happy. After that, due to the murky water, we didn't go into the sea but instead toured around the island on the boat. It felt like the boat was flying over the water, and it was fun like a roller coaster. We all returned with joy. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises. The staff were also very kind and helpful, which made me happy. Thank you!

　初めてのハワイ、娘と甥、親戚の親子と、5人で参加しました。12月は寒いかも？という情報はあたってましたが、ウエットスーツの貸し出しもあり、いざボートに乗り込み、5分もするとイルカの群れに、会うことができ大喜び。そのあと、海のにごりのため、海に入らずにボートで島の周りを観光、ボートは海の上を飛ぶように、ジットコースターのようで楽しかった。皆で喜んで帰りました。又、機会があれば参加したいです。スタッフの、皆さんも色々親切にしてもらえて、うれしかった。ありがとね。

This was my first time participating in Dolphin Middle School. The weather was cloudy and the sea was murky, so the conditions weren't great, but in December, we were lucky enough to see whales multiple times. I saw the whales spouting water and their tails. It was moving to see a whale in person for the first time.

While moving to the next point, we encountered a pod of dolphins. Many dolphins swam alongside the boat, and I felt like I was being welcomed by them. I tried to dive into the sea to look for dolphins, but the water was murky, and I could only see them for a few seconds, which was disappointing.

After that, we went to see sea turtles. I dove into the water again to search for them, but it was still murky, and I could only see them faintly. However, I definitely saw at least four turtles. It was amazing to see so much in one tour!

Although the visibility was poor this time due to the murky water, I heard that usually the sea is clearer and visibility is better, so I definitely want to try again next time.

今回初めてイルカ中学校に参加しました
当日は天候が曇りで海もにごっていたのであまり良い
コンディションではありませんでしたが、１２月なので
なんと！クジラが何度も見れました。
クジラが潮を吹いているところや尾びれが見えました
初めてクジラを生で見たので感動です
次のポイントに移動している最中にイルカの群れに
遭遇、沢山のイルカがボートと一緒の泳いでいて
まるでイルカに歓迎されている気分でした
そこで海にもぐりイルカを探しましたが海がにごっていて
数秒しかイルカが見れず残念でした
そのあとにウミガメを見にいきました、そこでも海にもぐってウミガメを探すのですが、そこでも海がにごっていて
うっすらとしか見えませんでしたが確実に4匹はいました
一度のツアーでコレだけ見れて最高です！

今回は海がにごっていたのであまり良く見えませんでしたが
普段はもっと海が澄んでいて良く見えるそうなので
また次回リベンジしたいと思いました

I participated on December 17th. As expected, I didn't see any whales, let alone dolphins. However, I was able to enjoy a bit of a cruising vibe, and seeing Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was lovely, so it was good in its own way. I also joined a hula lesson, which made me forget about feeling seasick, and it was fun. I will try again!

12月17日に参加しました。　やはり鯨どころかイルカにもあえませんでした。
でも　ちょっとしたクルージング気分が味わえて　海から見るダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキも素敵でそれはそれなりに　よかったです。
フラのレッスンに参加して船酔い気分も吹っ飛びたのしかったです。またチャレンジします。

We just came back from our honeymoon in the Big Island. We took this whale watch trip, and I must say this was by far the most enjoyable sailing trip we did in Hawaii. Being Discovery Channel lovers, we were so excited to see the real whales in front of us! We can't wait to go back there someday. Five stars!

We saw at least three whales in one spot where they were congregating. Such a majestic animal. The captain was funny and informative. The boat is well maintained and in a good shape. I totally recommend this one.

This was awesome

A chance to do something like this comes along very infrequently, so take advantage. This is cool, even if you don't go in the cage, to see a dozen or more sharks swimming around the boat is awesome.
ps take motion sickness pills