All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

We participated as a family. The weather was nice, and the instructor was kind, which made it great. I would like to go again if I have the chance.

家族で参加しました。天気もよく、インストラクターの方も親切で最高でした。機会があればまた行きたいと思います。

In early January, I was able to see whales spouting and their tails. However, I didn't see the whales in the way shown in the reference photo. Still, the cruising experience itself was enjoyable! Viewing Waikiki from the sea, the airplanes flying in the sky, and the gentle sunlight felt very pleasant.

Unfortunately, I got seasick on the return trip and had to rush to the restroom several times... It wasn't particularly rough, and I usually don't get motion sickness. There were many other passengers, including children, but it seemed I was the only one who got seasick.

I chose a plan without transportation and took a taxi from my hotel in Waikiki. I thought the driver might have taken a longer route, but it cost about $40 including the tip.

After getting out of the taxi, I was unsure where to go, but when I headed towards the docked boat, I found a desk and people there, which helped me realize that was the check-in area, so I showed my voucher.

Once on board, there was an immediate photo service from the boat staff, and later, a staff member came around to see if we wanted to buy the developed photos. We purchased them for about $35. It seems many people chose not to buy.

There is a Japanese information board at the waiting area tables inside the boat, so it's good to read that beforehand.

Since I boarded early, the staff asked if I wanted to order snacks. I don't think it's necessary to order, but I requested a bagel and coffee, and I paid in cash including a tip for the staff who brought it. Other early boarders, including some foreigners, also placed orders.

The restrooms were bright, spacious, and clean.

The crew and staff were all cheerful and friendly. All announcements and conversations from the staff were in English, but there were recorded announcements in Japanese explaining about the whales.

Most of the customers were from Western countries, and there were fewer Japanese. The crowd ranged from families with children to seniors.

It was a sunny day, but with the sea breeze and sunlight, I think it's best to wear clothing that allows for temperature regulation. I wore a long-sleeved cover-up and jeans, and I didn't feel hot.

Since this is a winter-only activity, I think it's a great idea for those who can participate during this season!

1月上旬でクジラは潮吹きと尾ビレが見えました。
参考例の写真のようなクジラの姿は見られなかったです。
でも、クルージング自体も楽しかったです！海から見るワイキキ 、空を飛ぶ飛行機、穏やかな日差しなど、とても気持ち良かったです。

ただ、私は復路で船酔いしてしまい、何度もトイレに駆け込みました…。特別揺れがひどいわけではなかったですし、乗り物酔いしない方ではあったのですが。
同船者は子供も含めて他にも沢山いましたが、船酔いしたのは私だけだったようです。

送迎はなしのプランで、ワイキキのホテルからタクシーで行きました。少し遠回りされたかもと思いましたが、チップ含めて40ドルくらいでした。

タクシーを降りた後、どこに行けば良いか迷いましたが、停泊していた船の方に行ってみると、デスクと人がいてそこが受付だなと分かってバウチャーを見せました。

乗船後は、すぐに船側から記念撮影のサービスがあり、後程現像された写真を買わないかとスタッフが回ってきます。うちは買いました。確か35ドルくらいでした。買わない方も多いようです。

船内の待合スペースのテーブルには日本語での案内ボードがありますので、それを読んでおくと良いです。

早くに乗っていたので、船内スタッフから軽食のオーダーを聞かれました。頼まなくても良いと思いますが、うちはベーグルとコーヒーをお願いし、運んでくれたスタッフへのチップも含めて現金で支払いました。早くに乗っていた方は他の外国人さんも含めて頼んでいました。

トイレも明るく広くて綺麗でした。

クルー、スタッフは皆さんにこやかでフレンドリーです。
スタッフのお話や放送はすべて英語ですが、録音放送で日本語によるクジラの説明などがあります。

お客様は欧米の方が多く、日本人は少なめでした。お子様連れからシニア層まで幅広い客層でした。

よく晴れていましたが、海風や日差しもあるので、体温調節できる服装がいいと思います。私は長袖の羽織にとジーンズで行きました。暑いとは思わなかったです。

冬限定のアクティビティなので、時期が合う方は参加されるといいと思います！

Everyone except for my husband and me were foreigners. If you don't set the audio guide to Japanese, you won't understand the explanations at all. However, since the boat rocks a lot on the way, it's better to have motion sickness medication. It was thrilling to transfer from the boat to the submarine. Moving in the middle of the ocean to the submarine was amazing. When a sea turtle swam close to the window, I was so impressed! It was great to encounter various fish as well.

私達夫婦以外全て外国人。説明も日本語オーディオガイドにセットしないと説明が全く分からず、しかし、行きの船がとても揺れるので酔い止めの薬は、あった方が良い。船から潜水艇を乗り移る時などは感動。海のど真ん中でから、潜水艇へと移動。ウミガメが、窓の近くに泳いで来てくれた時は、すご〜い❗️と感動。
色んな魚とも出会いよかったです。

I participated at the end of the year. I took motion sickness medication, but the boat was very slow, and it was tough until we returned to land. I couldn't see any whales, but later I heard that it's quite rare to see them around Oahu. Even if you do see them, they are said to be very far away. I think it would be better to participate in Maui or similar locations.

年末に参加しました。
酔い止めを飲んで参加しましたが、船がとてもゆっくりで陸に戻るまで辛かったです。
クジラも見る事ができなかったのですが、後で聞くとオアフで見られるのはかなり希なようですね。
見る事ができてもとても遠いとの事でした。
マウイ島などで参加されるのがよいと思います。

I have been to Hawaii several times, but I could only take long vacations in May and August, and it wasn't whale watching season, so I couldn't even join a tour. This time, I will be going to Hawaii in January for my honeymoon, and I first booked a whale watching tour!

I was worried because I read that there are days when you can't see them, but luckily, I was able to see a little bit!!! Since it was a mother and calf, I could see the big back and the small back alternately.

If we had seen the tail fin, I might have felt more like we actually saw a whale, but it can't be helped. I can't help but feel greedy, but it's quite rare to see wild whales, so it was a very good experience! I was also glad to see the rare view of Diamond Head and the Waikiki coastline from the sea!

The boat swayed enough to make you feel unsteady, so even if you don't usually get seasick, I think it's better to take motion sickness medication.

何度かハワイに来たことがあるのですが、5月、8月しか長期休暇が取れず、ホエールウォッチングシーズンではなかったのでツアーに参加することすら出来ませんでした。。
今回ハネムーンで1月にハワイに行くことになり、最初にホエールウォッチングツアーを予約しました！

見れない日もあると口コミにあり心配でしたが、、運良くちょっとだけ見ることが出来ました！！！
親子だったので、大きい背中と小さい背中が交互に見れました。

尾ビレが見えればクジラを見れた感をもっと感じられたのかもしれませんが、、しょうがないですね。
どうしても欲が出てしまいますが、そもそも野生の？クジラを見れることはなかなかないのでとても良い経験になりました！
海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドや、ワイキキの海岸もレアな景色も見ることが出来て良かったです！

船はヨタヨタ歩きになるぐらい揺れるので、乗り物酔いをしない方も酔い止めは飲んで行った方が良いと思います。

My wife and I took this tour while staying at Waikiki in January. It was an ideal day for whale spotting conditions. The naturalist was very knowledgeable, and the boat had plenty of room for all the passengers to see the surroundings. We watched one whale surface nearer to the shore, then went out deeper by Diamondhead. Just as we were approaching a possible sighting, we saw a humpback breach and jump out of the water. It was spectacular! Highly recommend this tour! Guaranteed sightings!

A most enjoyable experience! Once we spotted a spout in the distance, we motored to it for a wonderful mother-baby whale show! Only recommendation would be to improve the directions to get to the check-in location on the beach.

I participated in whale watching with the mindset that it would be nice to see a whale since it's nature. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any whales, but it was very enjoyable as a cruising experience. The pickup was very clear, and the staff was super cute. The performances on the boat were all in English, so I didn't understand anything, but it was strangely uplifting. The weather was cloudy, so it was a bit chilly in short sleeves.

ホエールウオッチングだけど、自然相手ですから、クジラは見れたら良いなぁ、くらいの気持ちで参加しました。
結果、残念ながらクジラには遭遇しませんでしたが、クルージングとして、とても楽しかったです(^_^)v
ピックアップの時も、とってもわかりやすく、とってもキュートなお姉さんでした。
船内のパフォーマンスは全て英語のため、全然意味が解らないのに、テンションが上がってしまうのは不思議ですねwww
天候が曇りだったため、半袖ではちょっと肌寒かったです。

Passionate, knowledgeable staff. Comfortable accommodations. Reasonably priced. Safe boat. Saw lots of whales. Highly recommend this outfitter.

Beautiful boat ride along Honolulu, Waikiki and the crater Volcano. The crew made sure everyone on the boat saw each whale sighting and what direction they were sited in. We saw them 5 times on our excursion.

I thought we would head out to the open sea, but we actually progressed to a distance where we could see land from Waikiki Beach to just past Diamond Head. I was half in doubt, wondering if we would really see whales this close. I thought the chances of seeing them were even lower than seeing the aurora, so I didn't have high expectations, but we did see them. Two whales? showed us their spouts multiple times, and the boat followed them closely. Although we didn't see their tails or large bodies, I was satisfied. I couldn't believe we could see them so close to shore; it felt like they were either trained or robotic. Since it was a large boat, there was little rocking, so I didn't have to worry about seasickness.

沖の方に出るのかと思ったらワイキキビーチからダイヤモンドヘッドの先あたりまで、陸が見える距離を進み、こんな近くに鯨が出るの？？と半信半疑でした。出現確率もオーロラより低いんじゃないの？とあまり期待していませんでしたが、見れました。2頭？が何度も潮吹きを見せてくれて、船も追いかけるように進んでくれました。尾びれや大きな姿は見れませんでしたが満足しました。こんなに近海で見れるなんて、飼いならしているかロボットか？と思うほどでした。大きな船なので、揺れも少なくて船酔いの心配なし。

Purchasing on line was a breeze. Check in was quick and easy. The all-female crew was professional, knowledgeable, and FUN. Cruising along the Waikiki shore was exhilarating and relaxing at the same time, and we had no problem seeing whales. We even got to see the illusive tail flip! Cannot recommend this enough. It was the highlight of our vacation. (We were first-time Waikiki visitors)

I was relieved that the shuttle bus was on time. The explanation about the dolphins was easy to understand, and there were no issues. Overall, I was satisfied.

送迎バスは時間通りで安心しました。イルカについても説明が分かりやすく、問題はありませんでした。全体としても満足しました

I participated in whale watching with Star of Honolulu. The large vessel provided excellent stability. The whales did not breach as much as shown in the promotional videos, and I regret having set my expectations too high. It's difficult to meet expectations when dealing with nature.

スターオブホノルルでのホエールウォッチングに参加しました。
大きい船体で安定感抜群でした。
クジラの姿は資料映像ほど跳ね上がることがなく、期待しすぎていたと反省です。自然相手ではなかなか期待通りにはいかないものです。

I could clearly see the back of a whale. The weather was nice, and the largest boat in Hawaii was comfortable with little rocking. I recommend bringing a jacket as the air conditioning is quite strong.

クジラの背中かハッキリ見えました。
天気もよく、ハワイで一番大きな船てゆれもすくなく快適でした。
冷房が大変きいているので上着を持って行くことをお勧めします。

It was our first time and what a treat. 38 whales breached. We seen a mane ray jump out of the water. Whale (fluke). Rhode in the front of the boat what a ride. We Rhode the waves got a little wet. We extremely enjoyed it! Everyone was nice and gave lots of information.

I only saw the whales twice, and they were quite far away. I was hoping to see them up closer, so I was a bit disappointed. But since it's a natural occurrence, it can't be helped. However, the view of Waikiki from the sea was quite impressive, and I was satisfied.

くじらは、２回、遠くに見えた程度でした。もっと、近くで見えるかと思っていたので、すこし残念でした。自然のものなので、しょうがないですね。でも、海からのワイキキの景観は、なかなかのもので、満足しました。

wonderful and first experience of my life. i 'll want to there again soon, this is my dream.

The morning whale watching cruise was excellent! The weather was perfect and the crew were friendly and informative. Before taking off we learned a few facts about whales and were able to purchase a snack from the snack bar. The cruise itself was magnificent and we saw several whales. It was such a a delight! I'd also like to mention that the restrooms on board the boat were extremely clean (When on a tour this isn't something you always encounter). My friend and I had a splendid time. We would not hesitate to take this cruise again. The one thing everyone should be aware of though is the parking fee. The boat does not valid and parking in the adjacent lot was a bit pricey.

According to what I've heard, the day I went was a much calmer sea compared to the previous day's tour, and it felt really nice. I saw whales about 5-6 times, and since it was my first time, I was very excited. There were two captains, and they were very friendly. I'm satisfied. It would have been perfect if the whales had come a little closer.

話によると前日のツアーと比べて伺った日は大変波は穏やかな海でとても気持ち良かったです。クジラは5-6回見ましたが初めてだった事で大変興奮いたしました。キャプテンは２名いましたが、大変フレンドリーに振舞っていただきました。満足してます。もう少し、鯨が近づいていたら最高だったのに。

From the easy pick up from our hotel, drive to ship, on the whale watching adventure to return trip, we had a great time.

We participated in a plan with transportation for a total of four people, including a 3-year-old and a 0-year-old. The hotel we stayed at was not the designated pickup location, but a nearby hotel was specified for the pickup based on our application. We brought a stroller of the buggy type, and it was transported and used without any issues.

We were lucky to see whales multiple times. On the deck, we enjoyed the breeze, and even from the indoor area with tables and chairs, we could sit and watch the whales, allowing us to see them from either environment. The 3-year-old was entertained throughout the experience.

The explanations and announcements (such as the direction of the whales) were in English. Although the kids did not get seasick, I thought it would have been nice to have the option for my husband to take motion sickness medication since he experienced seasickness.

3歳、0歳を連れた計4人で送迎付きのプランで参加をしました。
私たちの宿泊したホテルは送迎ピックアップの場所ではなかったのですが、申し込み内容と合わせてピックアップ場所（最寄りのホテル）が指定されました。バギータイプのベビーカーを持参しましたが、問題なく運搬し利用できました。
私たちは運が良くクジラを何度も見ることができました。デッキ上は風を感じながら楽しめ、テーブル椅子がある室内からでも座りながらクジラが見れたりと、環境に合わせてどちらからでもクジラが見れます。3歳の子も最後まで飽きずに楽しんでいました。
説明やアナウンス（クジラのいる方向など）は英語です。
子供達は船酔いしなかったものの、旦那が船酔いをしていたため、酔い止めを飲む選択もあったら良かったかなと思いました。

I participated in whale watching. I was able to spot a whale from a distance. I wanted to see it a bit closer, but the wind was pleasant, and I enjoyed the cruise. It was quite cold, so a long-sleeved jacket is essential. I hesitated about the pickup service being more expensive than meeting on-site, but I think if I had gone to the meeting point, there would have been so many boats that I wouldn't have known where to go. I'm glad I chose the pickup service, as it allowed me to participate with peace of mind.

ホエールウォッチングに参加しました。遠目にですが、クジラの姿も確認できました。もう少し近くで見たかったですが、風も気持ちよくてクルーズとして楽しめました。寒いくらいなので、長袖の上着は必須です。お迎えつきは現地集合よりも高くて迷いましたが、現地集合では、船が沢山あって、どこに行ったらいいか分からなかったと思います。安心して参加できたので、お迎えつきで良かったです。

We had a great time. We saw dolphins, turtles, and a mom and baby humpback whale. The baby was breaching over and over; incredible to watch! The crew was funny and informative and helpful. It was a really enjoyable experience!

I participated in the afternoon tour at the beginning of January. I was torn between other tours, but I decided on this one because it was smaller and I thought we might get a bit closer to the whales. The weather was clear, but I had seen reviews mentioning that some people didn’t see any whales, so I tried not to get my hopes up too much.

We set out about 15 minutes offshore on a small cruise ship and then waited in the surrounding area to see the whales. Since we weren’t too far from the island, where the town was visible, I wondered how it would go, but within about 10 minutes, there were cheers, and we caught a glimpse of a whale's head in the distance! Over the course of a little more than an hour, we saw the whale's head and tail flukes about 6-7 times, and at one point, a whale appeared right in front of us! There weren’t too many participants, so it wasn’t crowded, and we were able to enjoy it thoroughly. The staff was kind, and it was fun for everyone to search for the whales together!

Since it’s a small boat, I think it’s a good idea to take motion sickness medication as a precaution before participating. We drifted at sea for over an hour, and once you get seasick, it becomes difficult to enjoy watching the whales.

Also, depending on where you sit, there’s a possibility of getting splashed and wet, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet.

1月頭に午後帯で参加しました。
他のツアーもあり、迷いましたが、小さめでクジラにちょっとでも近づけるかも？と思ってこちらを申し込み。
天気は晴れでしたが、口コミで観れなかったという声もあったので、あまり期待しすぎずに。
小型のクルーズ船で15分ほど沖に出て、あとはその周辺でクジラが見えるのを待ちます。島の街並みが見えるほど島からもあまり離れていない場所だったので、どうかなと思いましたが、ものの10分ほどで、歓声が上がり、少し遠くにクジラの頭がちょこっと見れました！
それからも1時間ちょっとで6-7回はクジラの頭と尾ひれが見れ、すぐ目の前に現れたときも！参加人数もそこまで多くないので、人だかりで見えないということもなく、しっかり楽しめました。
スタッフの方も優しく、みんなでクジラを探すのも楽しかったです！

小型船ですので、酔い止めは予防も兼ねて飲んでから参加された方がいいと思います。1時間以上海を漂うので、一度酔ってしまうとクジラを見るどころではなくなってしまいます。

また、座る位置にもよりますが、水しぶきで服が濡れる可能性があるので、濡れても良い服装で参加されることをおすすめします。

Fearful at first but the outstanding experience put everyone at ease! Highly recommended!

The day before the experience, it was raining heavily, so I was worried about the weather, but those worries were unnecessary as it turned out to be a clear day. The waves were not high, and I was able to participate with a calm mind. However, on the day we participated, no whales appeared... I was disappointed since we joined to see whales, but it was my first time cruising on a boat in Hawaii, and as I was taking in the scenery, I realized that we were approaching the goal before I knew it! After the experience, tickets for a return trip on the boat were distributed! I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

体験前日、大雨が降っていたため、天候の心配をしておりましたが、そんな心配は無用で快晴でした。波も高くなく、落ち着いた気持ちで参加することができました。ですが、私たちが参加した日は、クジラが現れず…
クジラを見に参加したので残念でしたが、ハワイで船に乗ってクルーズする経験が初めてで、景色をじっくりと見ていたら、いつのまにかゴールが近づいていました！
体験後、後日船に再乗船できるチケットを配布しておりました！
また機会があればぜひ参加したいと思っています。

We did not see any whales after going twice on the trip but nonetheless the staff was very helpful, encouraging, and fun! Just a bit of bad luck with the whales! The cruise was easy and there was plenty of space on the ship. At the end of the day, it was a lovely whaleless cruise along the coast which was relaxing and enjoyable.

My whole family enjoyed this experience! There were plenty of whales breaching and splashing all around us, they gave us a great show. The entire crew was friendly and knowledgeable about the whales and the catamaran too. I would recommend this trip to anyone during the whale season! We will do it again on our next trip. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

I was disappointed that I couldn't see any whales, but I enjoyed the beautiful scenery without any waves. Next time, I will sign up for a Japanese tour!

クジラが見れなかったのが残念でしたでも波もなく素晴らしい景色堪能しました☺️次回は日本語ツアー申込します❗