All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

This submarine dive was awesome. It goes down about 120 feet and makes its way through two shipwrecks, a plane crash, U of Hawaii's artificial coral project... Not to mention all the fish and wildlife you see. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! However, do pay attention to the languages set for the time you go. But if you happen to get on a Japanese tour, there are headphones with English.

I would highly reccomend this to anyone! Best excursion I have ever done. I would have done it everyday if I could have.

This was a great adventure! Being in the cage is extremely rough, and you have to hold on to avoid getting thrown around by the huge waves, but this is a small problem! There must have been at least 15-20 sharks (Galapagos and sandbar sharks) swimming all around, and rubbing on the cage! I would recommend this activity to anyone who can handle a rough ocean. It was one of the best things we did in Hawaii!! Take anti-nausea pills, as the waves are huge, and the boat rocks hard (even for those who don't think they get seasick).

The day before the wedding in Hawaii, I participated with my parents and my partner's parents, a total of six people, to foster friendship.

We really enjoyed the activity!! Especially the blue sea seen from the boat on the way to the submarine! It was beautiful!! (You should definitely go up to the deck!!) Once on the submarine, we saw many fish, turtles, and sharks, and there were thorough explanations in Japanese, which made my parents happy.

If you understand a little English, I highly recommend trying the English explanations as well. They provide clear and interesting information! (When wearing headphones, you might hear other guests suddenly burst into laughter during the English explanations, which makes you curious about what's going on, haha!)

ハワイ挙式の前日、親睦も兼ねて両家両親・計6人で参加してきました。

アクティビティ自体は大変楽しむことが出来ました!!とくに潜水艦までいくまでの船からみる海の青さ！キレイ!!（絶対デッキにあがるべき!!）
潜水艦に乗ってからも魚や亀やサメなど沢山見え、日本語の説明もしっかりあり、親も喜んでいました。

また少し英語が分かる方は、英語の説明も是非トライしてみてください。分かりやすくいろんな話をしてくれます！（ヘッドホンをしていると、英語の説明を受けているお客さんが突然爆笑したりして　ナニナニ？と気になります　笑）

It has been a dream of mine for a long, long time! Swimming with dolphins... I participated in a communication session with dolphins that trainers conduct at domestic aquariums! My husband and I joined the Royal Swim, and I got to hold onto the dolphin's dorsal fin and be pulled along, and they pushed the soles of my feet so I could glide through the water like Superman. The closeness with the dolphins was 100%! I touched their backs and bellies multiple times, and I can't even describe how amazing it felt! They are so smart, cute, and the ultimate source of healing. The Royal Swim is more expensive than other programs, but if you're looking for that close interaction with the dolphins, I absolutely recommend the Royal Swim.

ずっと、ずっと夢だったんです！イルカちゃんと一緒に泳ぐの・・・。国内の水族館等で、トレーナーの方がやっているイルカちゃんとのコミニケーションやっちゃいました！！私は、主人とロイヤルスイムの参加だったんですが、イルカちゃんの背びれに捕まって引っ張って貰ったり、両足の裏を押して貰って、スーパーマンみたいに水辺を滑ったり、イルカちゃんとの密着度１００％でした！！背中とお腹両方何度も触りましたが、なんて説明したら良いのか分からないくらい気持ちいぃ～～～！それに、賢くて、可愛くて最高の癒しです。ロイヤルスイムは、他のプログラムよりお値段は高いですが、イルカちゃんとの密着度を求めるなら、絶対ロイヤルスイムをお勧めします。

This was by far and away the most amazing experience of my life. Anyone that is coming to hawaii should go out and get in the water with these beautiful creatures. Its an experience unlike any other.

I participated in a premium tour. This was my first time in Hawaii and my first activity, so I was a bit anxious about how the transportation would work, but I went to the pickup location. However, from the moment I got on the bus until I got off the return bus, there was a proper explanation (system) in place, which allowed me to participate with peace of mind.

Regarding the submarine, I felt there might be some variability depending on the direction you sit, but since it's a natural experience, I think that's unavoidable (actually, you can't choose as you are guided to one of the two entrances). Nonetheless, I was able to see many fish on the ocean floor that you normally wouldn't see, and I was impressed by the abundance and beauty of the fish.

プレミアムツアーに参加して来ました。
今回の参加が、初めてのハワイ、かつ初めてのアクティビティで、どのような形で送迎してもらえるのかも分からず、多少の不安を持ちつつピックアップ場所に行きました。
しかし、バスに乗る時から、帰りのバスを降りる時まで、きちんとした説明（システム）があり、安心して参加することが出来ました。
潜水艦については、乗る方向によって若干の当たり外れがあるようにも思いましたが、自然のものであり、止むを得ないと思います（というか、２箇所ある入り口のどちらかに案内されるので選べないですが）が、普通は見るのことのできない海底のたくさんの魚が見ることができ、魚の多さやきれいさに感動しました。

The staff, fluent in Japanese, arrived on time to pick us up.

We spent nearly 40 minutes diving in the sea, exploring the coral reefs.

I was so moved by the beautiful ocean that I felt like crying.

It was easy because there were explanations in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

時間通りに日本語ぺらぺらのスタッフが迎えにきてくれた

４０分近く海に潜って、サンゴ礁などを見た

きれいな海に感動して、泣きそうだった

日本語、中国語と韓国語の説明があるので楽だった

It was an amazing experience! I was so thrilled to see a shark so close up! The crew was great and very friendly.

I participated in the 9:00 tour on October 27! Since I was with my elderly parents this time and we couldn't dive, we decided to take a submarine to see the underwater world easily. The shuttle boat to the submarine was quite rocky, but when we went out on deck, the blue sea was beautiful! It was fun to see a pod of dolphins jumping alongside us (unfortunately, they didn't show up in the photos...). My mother, who is sensitive to motion, looked a bit unwell at first, but she felt better with the wind blowing on her, and she enjoyed watching the dolphins.

The view from the submarine had more sand than I expected, making it look murky. I heard there are no natural coral reefs, but there were planes and ships that have become homes for fish, and we could see fish, sea turtles, sharks, and even divers conducting research. The staff were friendly and accommodating, making for a pleasant experience. Inside the submarine, there was hardly any rocking, so my parents were fine. They enjoyed the deep blue world of the ocean.

１０／２７の９：００のツアーに参加してきました！
今回は高齢の両親連れのため、潜ることもできそうにないので、お手軽に海の中を見ようということで、潜水艦に乗ることにしました。
潜水艦へ行くまでのシャトルボートは結構揺れますが、甲板に出ていると、青い海がきれい！イルカの群れがジャンプしてついてきたりして楽しかったです☆（写真には残念ながら写ってないみたい・・）乗り物に弱い母は最初気分悪そうでしたが、外の風に吹かれているとマシだったそうで、イルカは喜んで見てました。
潜水艦からみた景色は思ったより砂が多くて濁っている感じ。天然のサンゴ礁はないそうですが、飛行機や船が魚のアパートになっていて、魚や海がめ、鮫、あと調査中のダイバーさんもみることができました。スタッフの方々もにこやかな対応で、気持ち良く過ごせました。潜水艦内はほとんど揺れは感じず、両親も大丈夫でしたよ。深海の青い世界を楽しんでました。

On October 26, my wife and I participated together. After deciding to go to Maui, snorkeling at Molokini was the first thing we planned, and our expectations were quite high. However, the clarity of the water did not disappoint, and both my wife and I were very satisfied. There seemed to be slightly fewer fish, but that might depend on the season. We also added a snorkeling experience with snuba for an extra fee, which I highly recommend. We were allowed to do it for quite a long time, and we could even take photos and videos with our own underwater camera. Both my wife and I had experience with introductory diving, but the Japanese instructor provided detailed guidance, so even beginners should have no problem. It was so much fun that I became even more eager to obtain a diving license. Moving from Molokini to observe honu (turtles) while snorkeling was truly moving for me as a turtle lover. Since we could return to the hotel by early afternoon, I think it will be a fulfilling day with plenty of time left in the afternoon!

10月26日に嫁と二人で参加しました。マウイ島に行くと決めてから、モロキニ島シュノーケリングはまず最初に決めていたし、かなり期待値は高かったのですが、期待を裏切らない透明度で私も嫁も大満足でした。魚が若干少ない気もしましたが季節にもよるのかもしれません。それからスヌーバを追加料金で体験したのですが、これはぜひお勧めです。結構長い時間やらせてもらえたし、自分で持ち込んだ水中カメラやビデオでを撮影してもらえたりしました。私も嫁も体験ダイビングの経験があったのですが日本人のインストラクターが細かく教えてくれるので初心者の方でも問題ありません。とても楽しくて、ダイビングのライセンスを益々取得したくなりました。モロキニから移動してのホヌ（カメ）観察シュノーケリングもホヌ好きの私としては何とも感動的でした。昼過ぎにはホテルに戻れるので、午後もたっぷり使えて充実した一日になると思いますよ！

This was a fantastic experience and very unique. Never expected the manta rays to come soo close. Hope my pics come out. Will definitely do again when I come back to the Big Island. Highly recommend for everyone, was a very easy snorkel and NOT scary at all.

This was my first time participating, and it was really fun! The boat rocked quite a bit, but no one got seasick during our trip. The staff only spoke English, but they were cheerful, and there were no significant inconveniences. Once we got started, it was more exciting than scary, and it was truly a memorable experience that you rarely get to have. I wish we could have dived more. We went at the end of September, and it was really cold after we got out. Also, I'm glad I brought an underwater camera!

今回初めての参加でしたが本当に面白かったです！
船はかなり揺れましたが私たちの時は誰も船酔いしませんでした。スタッフの方は英語しか話せませんが陽気で特に不便な事もなかったです。
いざ始まってみると怖いというより滅多にできる体験ではないので本当に楽しく感動でした。
出来ればもっと沢山潜っていたかったです。
私たちが行ったのは９月末でしたが上がった後はすごく寒かったです。あと水中カメラは持っていってよかったです！

This time, our family of four (with a 4-year-old and a 1.5-year-old) participated. We were excited as we headed to Sea Life Park! For a while, my 4-year-old brother was scared and hesitant about the water. However, when a dolphin swam right in front of him and he got to touch it, his excitement skyrocketed, and he seemed to have a great time. My 1.5-year-old brother also managed to touch the dolphin while crying, feeling both surprised and happy.

Touching, kissing, and shaking hands with the dolphin was truly a wonderful memory.

The photos (shots with the dolphin) and DVDs sold in the park are quite expensive, but I thought they would be a nice keepsake, so I purchased photos and a DVD for all four of us. I haven't watched the DVD yet, but it was reassuring that we could see samples when purchasing it.

今回、家族4人（4歳と1歳半）の参加でした。
期待に胸を膨らませてｼｰﾗｲﾌﾊﾟｰｸに♪
参加してしばらくは水になれないで怖がっていた4歳の兄。
イルカが目の前を通って触れたことで一気にﾃﾝｼｮﾝがあがり、楽しそうにしてくれました。
1歳半の弟も泣きながらもイルカに触って驚き半分＆喜び半分と頑張ってくれました。

イルカに触って、キスして、握手できたのはほんといい記念になりました。

園内で販売している写真（イルカとのｼｮｯﾄ)＆ＤＶＤはお高いですが、記念になると思い、4人分の写真、ＤＶＤを購入しました。
まだＤＶＤは見てないですが、購入の際にサンプルを見れるので安心でした(^^)

I participated in a Japanese-language tour. Naturally, all the participants were Japanese, making it feel as if I were in Japan, but I was glad I chose a Japanese tour because I didn't miss any of the suddenly appearing fish. I was able to see many more fish than I expected, including sharks, rays, and sea turtles! I was torn between a premium tour and a regular one, but I had plenty of fun on the regular tour.

日本語の解説のツアーに参加しました。当然、参加者は日本人ばかりでまるで日本にいるかのようでしたが、突然現れる魚などを見逃すことがなく、日本語のツアーにしてよかったと思いました。
思っていた以上にたくさんの魚を見ることができました。サメやエイ、海がめも！
プレミアムか普通のツアーか迷いましたが、普通のツアーで十分に楽しめました。

This was probably my favorite thing I did in Hawaii. I was scared at first and made them bring me up, but I tried again and had to close my eyes as I was being lowered in the water. It was awesome once you got under water and could see all the fish. We got to feed them bread. We even saw a huge sea turtle while we were under there. It was the most unique thing I had ever done and would love to do it again. It's definitely something everyone should try and do while they're there.

my wife was affraid at first , but when it was over she couldnt wait to come back next year and do it again . we have traveled to hawaii many times and had many adventures , but of all , this was our favorite . great dvd by the way .

I participated in the Premium Submarine tour with a total of 11 family members, relatives, and friends. It was a very valuable experience to see turtles swimming and even sharks. Everyone was thrilled, and I'm glad we joined. However, the boat ride to and from the submarine can make you seasick, and some people who joined us got sick, so if you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must!

プレミアムサブマリン日本語の回に、家族・親戚・友達、総勢１１名で参加しました。
カメが泳いでいる姿やサメまで見れて、とても貴重な体験でした。みんなも大喜びで、参加して良かったです。
ただ、サブマリンまでの往復の船が酔いやすく、一緒に参加した人も酔ってしまったので、酔いやすい人は、酔い止め必須です！！

This is great for people who have never scuba dived before. It is a great initial experience to being under the water. Had lots of fun!

I found out that the Dolphin Encounter I had booked in advance wouldn't allow me to swim with the dolphins, so I upgraded to the Royal Swim for an additional $100.

This Royal Swim experience was a lot of fun as I got to be pushed by two dolphins and even stand on the water's surface, which was a bit acrobatic. However, since there were nearly 10 participants during that time, I only had about 10 minutes in total to touch and play with the dolphins (I was in the same pool for about 45 minutes).

At $200 for just 10 minutes of interaction, it felt a bit pricey, so I recommend asking at the reception to change to a time when there are fewer people (you'll need some English negotiation skills as Japanese won't be understood). The group after us had only three people and got to play with three dolphins, so I think that was a better deal.

現地で事前に申し込んでいたDolphin Encounterはイルカと泳げないことが分かり、一気にRoyal Swimにアップグレードしました。(＋$100)　
このRoyal Swimコースは2頭のイルカに足を押してもらい、水面に立てるようなちょっとアクロバティックなことができてとても楽しかったです。ただ、参加者が10人近くいた時間帯だったので、私がイルカを触ったり遊べた時間は合計で10分程度(同じプール内には45分くらいいました)

$200で10分のふれあいは高い気がしましたので、できれば受付で「一番人が少ない時間帯に変更したい」と申し出てみましょう(要英語の交渉力←日本語は通じない)。
私たちの後のグループはわずか3名で3頭のイルカと遊べたので、お徳だったと思います。

We would highly recommend this adventure to everyone. The guide was awesome and made the experience just wonderful. We had a group of 8 which was really nice.

I had big expectations of this submarine ride and I was proven right. Equipment is well maintained. Staff are friendly and very competant, with great line handling and people skills. The experience was relaxing, entertaning and fun as well as having interest in more technical terms for underwater enthusiasts. The gift shop has some good value souveniers too.

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this time I wanted to join a tour that I had never done before, and I found this one. At first, my wife and I were anxious because the guide only spoke English and it involved sharks, but once we participated, the guide was kind and entertained us with easy-to-understand English mixed with Japanese. When we dove into the ocean, we were overwhelmed by the countless sharks in the incredibly blue sea, but by the end, my wife and I were so into it that we said we wanted to dive even more. I recommend this for those who are familiar with Hawaii and looking for some excitement.

ハワイには何度も行っていますが今回は今までにしたことのないツアーに参加したくてこのツアーを見つけました。
最初はガイドが英語のみだしサメということで妻と二人で不安でしたが実際に参加してみるとガイドの方は親切でわかりやすい日本語まじりの英語で楽しませてくれました。
海に潜ると今までに見たこともない真っ青な海に数え切れない程のサメに圧倒されましたが終わるころには妻と二人でもっと潜っていたいねと言うほどのめり込んでしまいました。
ハワイに慣れて刺激を求める方にお勧めです。

I participated in September 2006.
Aside from my husband and me, the other tour participants were four white Americans and Australians.
On the boat, the staff provides safety instructions before we enter the cage that is submerged in the sea.
English was sufficient, but there are explanation panels in Japanese for Japanese participants.

As we head out to sea on a private boat, we see sharks appearing one after another.
Then we enter the cage that is submerged in the sea to see the sharks.
It was really thrilling.
They keep throwing food in, so the sharks come one after another.
It was so much fun.

However, since we were offshore, there were quite a few waves. Watching the sharks from a cage that was half floating in the waves made me feel quite seasick.

The nausea hit me more after getting back on the boat.
My husband and an American woman ended up getting sick on the boat.
I found it tough, but I managed to hold it in.
It seems that people often get sick, and the staff casually said, "Feeling unwell? Just throw up outside the boat." They had plenty of water available for us to drink.

Despite those little mishaps, I think it was a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it.

2006年9月に参加しました。
ツアー参加者は私たち夫婦以外は、アメリカ人、オーストラリア人の白人が4人でした。
船上でスタッフの方が海中に檻を沈めてから中に入るまでの注意をしてくれます。
英語で足りましたが、日本人用には日本語の説明パネルがあります。

専用のボートで沖に行くと、出るわ出るわサメさんたちが。
そして海中に沈めた檻に入ってサメをみます。
いや~迫力でしたよ。
エサをどんどん投げ入れるので、サメは次々に来ます。
楽しかった~。

でもね、沖合い（？）なので割と波があるんです。その波に半分浮かんだ折の中でサメを見るので、結構酔います。

酔いは船にあがってからの方がきます。
夫とアメリカ人の女性は船上で戻してしまいました。
私はツラかったけど、我慢した。
吐く人はしょっちゅういるみたいで、スタッフさんは「気分悪い？、船の外に吐いて吐いて」みたいな感じであっさりでした。お水もたくさん用意されていて飲ませてくれました。

そんなハプニングもありながら、とても楽しい体験だと思います。オススメです。

Great trip, with a very knowledgeable captain and crew.
Bring your underwater camera for some pictures of a lifetime,,,, so you think!
You will be back to enjoy this again.

Visibility was well over 50 feet and the water was a crystal clear deep blue.
When you are in the cage you are totally protected and safe, yet as the sharks come so close you feel as if you are out there with them.

The only bad thing for me were the pretty high waves, which made it difficult to hold the camera still. (As seen from the pictures)

This experience is on the 'To Do on the next trip' list.
Thanks everyone involved

I have done this shark encounter twice now and it does not disappoint!!! Ever come face to face with a tiger shark? Here is your chance. Do it and you will not regret it. Besides, it gets you out of the hectic city of waikiki/honolulu, and the best bragging rights ever with your friends!!!

This was BY FAR the funnest and most exciting thing we did on the island!! SO SO SO many sharks, too cool! Staff was great, knowledgable, funny! Such a great time!

Great activity!! We saw so many sharks ranging from 4-15 feet long. We were lucky enough to be in Hawaii at the right time to see tiger sharks.

There were so many of them. I expected one or two but there were more then a dozen. Captain Bubba and Brandon were fabulous. My husband didn't want to go but ended up not wanting to get out of the cage because he was having such a blast! Definately something to do again.

Wow, so cute! I was really nervous about holding onto the dolphin's fin, but dolphins are so smart. They make it easy for someone like me who isn't very good at this, and they go nice and slow. I was worried about being second in line to kiss the dolphin, but that turned out to be totally fine. First, I supported the dolphin's face with both hands and pressed it against my cheek for a photo, then I gave it a kiss while looking at the camera. Next, I held onto the dolphin's fin for a belly ride, swimming all the way to the middle of the deeper pool, but since I was wearing a life jacket, it was all good! The feeling of the dolphin's belly is something you have to experience for yourself. It feels amazing! Of course, I bought the photos; they were a bit pricey, but they really make for a great keepsake, and I even got a frame set.

As for the important stuff, you can bring your valuables to the poolside, so that's reassuring. Wear your swimsuit there, take it off on-site, and put on the life jacket to go. Afterward, you can rinse off with a water shower while still in your swimsuit and change in the changing room. No worries at all! A Japanese person provides explanations and translations from a distance, so make sure to listen carefully! There were also baby dolphins swimming around, which were adorable. I participated in the 10 AM session, and I think I got on the bus to go back around 1:15 PM. I was able to see the dolphin show, and you can eat at the Sea Lion Café. Even though it's called a café, it's just an open terrace, but they serve light snacks like chili dogs and iced café lattes. You can definitely fill up and enjoy yourself. Touching such cute dolphins up close was the best! There was a girl with really long acrylic nails, and I hope she considers that they might hurt the dolphins.

いやー可愛い可愛すぎるー！　イルカのひれにつかまれるかすごく不安だったけど　イルカって頭イーんだね　駄目な私につかまりやすくちゃんとゆっくりやってくれるよ。順番が２番目でイルカにキスできるか不安でしたがこれも全然ＯＫでした。まずはイルカの顔をを両手てささえて自分のほっぺにあてて、カメラ目線で写真っ次は口にチューしてカメラ目線。その次にいるかのひれにつかまって泳ぐベリーライドっちょっと深いプールの真ん中まで泳ぐんだけどライフジャケットきてるので大丈夫！大はしゃぎイルカのお腹の感触は実際に体験してみてください。ちょーきもちいいよ。写真は勿論買いましたよ　ちょっと高いけどほんと記念になるしっ額もセットで買っちゃったよ。　気になるところで・・貴重品はプールサイドまで持っていけるので安心。水着は着て行って現地で脱いでライフジャケットを付けてＧＯ。終了後は水着のまま水シャワーをして着替えルームで着替える感じ　心配はなにもなし！日本人のひとが説明通訳を遠くからしてくれるからよく聞いてね！赤ちゃんのイルカもウロチョロしててかわいかった。１０時のに参加したんだけど　１時１５分くらいにバスに乗って帰ったのかな？イルカショーも見れたし、ご飯はシーライオンカフェで食べれるよ。カフェって言ってもオープンテラスだけど　もちろん軽食　チリドックとアイスカフェラテかな？のんでお腹いっぱい充分満喫出来るよ。ほんとにかわいいイルカをまじかで触れてさいこー　チョーつめの長いスカルプつけた子いたけどちょっと考えてもらいたいなイルカちゃんにキズがついちゃうんじゃないかって心配になったよ。