All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I participated with my 4-year-old grandchild in a three-generation trip. Even though it was the end of November in Hawaii, and I was worried about the cold sea since my grandchild is still young, thanks to the thoughtful support from the Japanese staff, we were able to see manta rays and had a great time. Thank you to the staff. Next time, I will visit during a warmer season.

4歳の孫と三世代で参加しました。
11月末でハワイと言っても海は冷たく　まだ孫が低年齢なので心配していたのですが、日本人スタッフの方の気の利いた対応で、無事マンタも見れて
楽しく過ごせました。
スタッフの方、ありがとうございました。
次回は暖かい季節に行きますね。

The pickup time was 5 minutes past, and since no one had arrived, I contacted the emergency contact. They sent a different bus that had been stopped for a few minutes, which was scheduled for another tour. I made it to the cruise in plenty of time, so it wasn't a problem, but I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't reached out. The cruise itself was enjoyable, but unfortunately, we didn't see any whales.

ピックアップ時間に5分過ぎても来なかったので緊急連絡先に連絡したところ、数分前から止まっていた、違うツアー予定だったバスを回してくれました。
クルーズには十分間に合ったので問題無いのですが、連絡していなかったらどうなったのか、と思います。
クルーズ自体は楽しかったのですが、残念ながらホエールは見えませんでした。。

I was wondering if I would be able to see anything in December, but I boarded the boat with a little hope. The cheerful and polite staff welcomed us warmly. Despite the strong sea breeze, they called out to each group of passengers and took photos one after another. I got to see the whale I had been longing for and the spouting water. I am grateful to the staff who anchored the boat in the sea and waited patiently. The vast blue ocean stretched out as far as the eye could see. I hope to ride this boat again someday for whale watching. By then, I’m sure I’ll be able to meet the whales…

12月ではまだ見れないかな？と思いながら、少しだけ期待もして搭乗した船。
陽気で丁寧な応対のお兄さん達。
強い海風に煽られながらも、グループ毎の乗客に声をかけて、次々に写真を撮ってくれた。
会いたかったくじら。見たかった汐吹。
海上で船を停泊させて粘ってくれた、お兄さん達に、感謝。青い大海原がずっと先まで見渡せた。
いつかまたフォーエルウォッチングをしにこの船に乗ろう。その時は、きっと、くじらに合えるように…

We participated in whale watching for the first time as a parent and child. We were very moved to see two whales! We were able to witness breaching, which we had only seen on TV, right in front of us multiple times! I think there must be some timing involved, but it felt like we were quite lucky on the day we participated. My 6-year-old was captivated by the whales they saw for the first time. We created wonderful memories in Hawaii.

初めてのホエールウォッチングに親子で参加しました。
2頭のくじらに会えてとても感動しました^_^
テレビでしか見たことのないブリーチングも目の前で何度も見れました！
きっとタイミングなどあると思いますが私達が参加した日はかなりラッキーだったような気がします^_^
6歳の子供も初めて見るくじらに釘付けでした。
ハワイのとてもいい思い出ができました。

I was looking forward to participating since they were confident about whale watching. They mentioned that if we didn't see any whales, we would receive a free pass for the next time. The explanations were easy to understand, and they said that humpback whales come up to breathe every 45 minutes. We saw over 30 whales swimming around, but they were hard to spot. Just when I was about to give up, suddenly they appeared! The first one was a baby, and the second was an adult whale, posing beautifully with Diamond Head in the background! It was an incredibly satisfying tour. It might be a good idea to have some motion sickness medication on hand.

ホエールウォッチングに自信ありとのことでしたので、楽しみにして参加しました。万一見られなかった場合でも次回無料パスを頂けるとのこと。説明もわかりやすく、ザトウクジラは45分に1回海上に呼吸をしにくるとのことで、30以上回遊してましたが、中々現れず。今日はもう駄目かと諦めかけた瞬間、その時は突然やってきました。1頭目はベイビー、2頭目は大人のクジラで、ダイヤモンドモンドヘッドをバックにハイポーズ❣️
大大満足のツアーでした。船酔いの薬があった方が良いかも知れませんねー

The private cruise for our family of ten was comfortable. First, we spotted a sea turtle in the bay! After that, when we went out to sea, a pod of dolphins came right around the boat, and we were able to see them up close. Then we headed out to search for whales and were able to see them as well, which was amazing.

While moving to the snorkeling spot, we enjoyed some snacks, making for a pleasant cruising experience. I thought it would have been good to bring a change of clothes since there was a restroom at the dock where we could change.

家族10人での貸し切りクルーズで快適でした。まずは入り江でウミガメを発見！その後海に出ると、イルカの群れが船の周りにまで来てくれて、たっぷり見ることができました。その後クジラを探しに沖まででて、クジラも見ることができ最高でした。
シュノーケリングのポイントまで移動する間にスナックもいただいて快適なクルージングでした。
船着き場にトイレがあり着替えもそこでできたようなので着替えを持っていけば良かったと思いました。

Seeing manta rays is an incredible experience, but you need to be prepared for some cold and have a good level of stamina. While you're in the water, it's fine, but returning to the shore afterward can be chilly. There are some techniques to snorkeling while in the water. If you grip the buoy line too tightly, it can take a lot of energy. My wife had a tough time because she ended up drinking seawater.

マンタを見た時は感動ですが、ある程度の寒さと体力は必要です。水に浸かっている時はいいですが、上がってからの帰港は寒いです。水に浸かりながらのシュノーケリングにはコツがいります。浮きのロープに掴まるのに変な力が入ると体力が要ります。私の妻は海水は飲むはで大変でした。

In the first week of January, the sea was calm, and I was able to join the tour without getting seasick. The boat was also large. We got really close to the whales at the viewing point, and we could see them well. The drinks were all-you-can-drink, and they brought them to us when we ordered, but we could also go to the counter to get them. The service was good as well. Since you can get sunburned, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are essential.

1月の1週目、海は穏やかで船酔いすなことなくツアーに参加できました。船も大きかった。ポイントについてすぐ近くまでクジラがきて良く見えました。ドリンクも飲み放題でオーダーすると持ってきてくれましたし、カウンターに取りに行くこともできました。サービスも良かったです。日焼けするので日焼け止め、帽子サングラスは必須です。

The explanation in English only: The whales' spouts and dorsal fins were only visible a few times from a distance, and contrary to expectations, the satisfaction level was somewhat lacking. However, the view from the boat was excellent.

英語のみの解説、鯨は潮吹きと背びれが数回遥か彼方にしか見えず、期待に反して満足度はもう一つでした。船上からの眺めは最高でした。　

With anticipation, I set sail, feeling the pleasant breeze and gazing at the coastline of Waikiki Beach. However, as time went by, my feelings became complicated with disappointment and sadness about not being able to see much. But when the boat finally reached the point where dolphins gather, everyone started taking pictures, and somehow that helped distract me a little.

As for my thoughts, I felt that we needed to go a bit further out to see more. Also, since the boat rocked quite a bit, I thought medication would be necessary.

期待を持ちながら、出航し気持ちいい風を感じながら、ワイキキビーチの海岸を眺め、海を見つめていましたが、時間がどんどん経つにつれ、段々見れないことに気持ちが、落ち込むことと、残念に思うことに複雑になってきましたが、最後イルカの集まるポイント！？に船が着くとみんな写真をパシャパシャと、何となくそれで少し、気がまぎれたようなかんじになりました！？
感想としては、もう少し沖に出ないと、見れるものも見れないのではと思った。
また、船が、だいぶ揺れるので、薬は必要と思った。

The bus was supposed to arrive at 7:35, but it was about 10 minutes late. The Japanese people around me were quite anxious about the time. After confirming names, we received stickers to wear during the tour and set off. It took about 15 minutes to reach where the boat was docked. We boarded a large boat and waited for all the other tour participants to get on (we waited for about 30 minutes).

Both on the boat and in the bus, the air conditioning was extremely strong, making it quite cold, so I recommend bringing a jacket. It was warm when the sun was out, but since I tend to get cold easily, wearing Uniqlo's Ultra Light Down was just right for me. The boat was large, so I didn't feel much rocking.

There are bagels and drinks available for purchase on the boat, so you can have breakfast there, but it's more expensive compared to the ABC store (the drinks were about $4, if I remember correctly).

As for the whales, they surfaced a few times, but whether due to regulations or the size of the boat, we didn't get very close and mostly viewed them from a distance. During the ride, there were announcements in English (no Japanese) explaining about the marine life in Hawaii and the whales. Although we could only see the whales from afar, we were still able to enjoy the beautiful sea and Diamond Head, so I think it was a good value for the experience!

7:35に迎えが来る予定のはずでしたが、10分程度遅れてバスが到着。
時間に厳しい周りの日本人はそわそわしてました。
名前を確認し、ツアー中貼っておくシールをもらって出発。
船が停泊しているあたりまでは、約15分。大きな船に乗船し、他のツアー参加者が全員乗船するまで待ちます。（30分間くらい待った。）

船の上もですが、バスの中もACが強烈に効いていて激さむなので、
上着を持っていくことをおすすめします。
陽が当たる時は暖かいですが、わたしは寒がりなので、
ユニクロのウルトラライトダウンを着ててちょうど良かったかも。
船が大きいので、わたしはあまり揺れも感じませんでした。

船の中にはベーグルやドリンクも売ってるので、船の中で朝食は取れますが、ABC storeに比べると割高です（ドリンクはたしか$4だった）

肝心のくじらはというと、何回か海上の表面に現れましたが、規程があるのか、船が大きいからか、あまり近くには寄らず、だいぶ遠目から眺める感じでした。
乗船中は英語（日本語なし）でハワイの海洋生物の保護、くじらのことなど、アナウンス形式で説明してくれます。くじらは遠目にしか見れませんが、それでも綺麗な海やダイアモンドヘッドが見られたので、コスパは良いほうなのではと思います！

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but we were able to enjoy detailed explanations on board. They kindly answered our questions as well.

I am a wheelchair user, but I had no problems using the facilities. There is also a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Please be careful as it can be easy to get seasick when boarding the boat in a wheelchair. You can also purchase drinks and light snacks on board. Since it's an early morning trip, it might be a good idea to eat on the boat. In particular, the orange juice was delicious.

クジラは残念ながら見れませんでしたが、
船内で詳しい話を聞くことができ充分楽しめました。質問にも優しく答えてくれます。

車いすユーザーですが、全く問題なく利用できました。トイレも車いすようトイレがあります。車いすで船に乗ると酔いやすいので気をつけてください。
船内ではドリンクや軽食も購入できました。朝が早いので船内で食べるのも良いかもしれません。とくに、オレンジジュースはおいしかったです。

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. On the boat, we were able to enjoy drinks and light snacks. It's early in the morning, but it might be nice to have breakfast on the boat.

クジラは残念ながら見れませんでした。
船内では、ドリンクや軽食も楽しめました。
朝早いですが、船の中で朝食をすましてしまうのもいいかもしれません。

The tour was conducted only in English, but even for us, who hardly speak any English, we managed just fine. It's not guaranteed that you'll definitely see whales, but they extended the time by about an hour beyond the scheduled time, and we were able to see them. I was really happy that they were so flexible.

Even though I had seen Waikiki from the ocean on TV, the actual scenery was amazing. Even if we hadn't seen any whales, it was a tour that left us completely satisfied! If I come to Hawaii during the whale watching season again, I will definitely want to join this tour.

ツアー自体は英語のみの案内なのですが、英語がほとんどできない私達でもなんとかなりました。
クジラは必ず見えるとはもちろん確定されていません。ただ、予定していた時刻より1h時間ほど延長してくださり無事に見ることができました。ここまで融通を効かせてくださることも本当に嬉しかったですし
沖から見るワイキキはテレビで見たことがあっても実際の風景は素晴らしく、仮にクジラが見えなかったとしても十分満足ができるツアーでした！
またホエールウォッチングができる時期にハワイに来たら必ず参加したいツアーです。

Such a great experience!
Crew was great and made the whale watching excursion wonderful.

It was so great to learn alot about the sharks and their environment with a crew that you can tell takes great care for the land.

We had mild expectations due to my wife's previous whale watching trip.
This visit exceeded our expectations. The captain was very informative and kept us on our toes with whale sightings. W e had a great time for our party of 5.

On December 10th, I participated with my wife and our two sons, aged 0 and 3. At that time, the dolphin interaction at Sea Life Park was closed for renovations, and the other dolphin tours featured snorkeling with dolphins, which would be difficult with our young children, so we chose this option. I had heard that in December, if luck was on our side, we might see whales, so I was just hoping to see some dolphins or whales, but we were able to see dolphins, which made me very satisfied. Additionally, the boat played some lively music, and we could enjoy a few drinks, which added to the sense of adventure.

12月10日に0歳、3歳の息子と、妻と私の4人で参加しました。
当時はシーライフパークのイルカ触れ合いは改装で中止しており、他のイルカツアーはシュノーケリングでイルカと泳げるのがウリで、0,
3歳児を連れては難しいためこちらに参加しました。
12月は運が良ければクジラが見られるとのことだったので、イルカやクジラが見られればいいなという程度でしたが、無事イルカが見られてとても満足です。
また、船は結構イケイケな音楽がかかって、お酒が何杯か飲めるので、非日常感が味わえました。

The weather we had was slightly less than perfect but we had an absolute blast with the crew, and we even got to see a few whales. All around a good time

You can interact with dolphins a lot, touching and playing with them. However, the price is a bit high for the experience time, and although they probably explained about the dolphins' ecology, I was disappointed that I couldn't understand much due to my English skills. At Sea Life Park, there are staff who speak Japanese and guided us to the experience venue, so I wish there had been someone who could provide explanations in Japanese during the experience.

イルカとたっぷり触れ合い、たくさん触ったり遊んだりすることが出来ます。ただ体験時間に対して金額は高めであることと、多分イルカの生態のことなどを説明してくれているのですが、自分の英語力ではあまり理解することが出来なかったのが残念でした。シーライフパークには日本語を喋れるスタッフもいて、体験会場までは誘導してくれたので、体験中も日本語で解説してくれる人がいたら良いなと思いました。

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Crew went out of their way to ensure we saw whales. They were very knowledgeable and answered questions

My husband and I, along with our daughter and her husband and our grandchild, participated. At first, we couldn't see any whales, but later on, we were able to see whales, and there were also many dolphins swimming around. We all had a wonderful time together as a family. We would definitely like to participate again. There were restrooms on the boat, and we could also enjoy some beer. The travel time was short, and we had a very enjoyable experience. Thank you.

私たち夫婦、娘夫婦と孫で参加させて頂きました。
最初のうちは、なかなかクジラを見れなかったのですが、後半クジラも見れて、イルカもたくさん泳いでました。
家族皆んなで楽しい時間を過ごしました。
また是非、参加したいです。
船の中にはトイレもありますし、ビールも飲めました。
移動時間も短いし、とても楽しい時間を過ごしました。
ありがとうございます。

We had 6 adults and 2 toddlers, this was the perfect activity for all of us to do. Short enough, interesting and interactive.

Headphones and MP3 pre-download are essential! Since I stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village, it was great that the meeting place was nearby. It was a valuable experience to go underwater in a submarine.

イヤフォンとmp3の事前ダウンロード必須！
Hilton Hawaiian village宿泊だったので、待ち合わせ場所が近くて良かったです。
潜水艦で海の中へ入る貴重な経験でした

Fun and exciting. Nice view of the ocean and beaches. Saw lots of fish, a green turtle, an eel, and amazing coral. Staff was very knowledgeable. Of the two glass bottom trips I took, this was by far my favorite. was the one with the most fish.

I was able to see dolphins and whales swimming and playing freely from the boat, which made me feel connected to nature. Unfortunately, I could only see a few dolphins and turtles from underwater due to timing, but I enjoyed the experience nonetheless, understanding that it's a natural occurrence.

The water was warm, but it got cold once I got out, so I quickly changed. I'm glad I prepared a change of clothes and something to wear over it.

I was really happy to feel that Maki, who attended to us, was making an effort to entertain us.

For those who want to see dolphins and turtles up close, I recommend scuba diving.

自由に泳いだり、遊んだりしているイルカ、クジラを船から見れて、自然を感じれました。
タイミングで、水中からのイルカ、亀は少ししか見れず残念でしたが、自然な物だし、仕方ないと
遊びを楽しみました。
水中は暖かかったですが、あがると寒く
すぐに着替えました。
着替えと、羽織る物を用意していったのが幸いでした。

アテンドしてくれた、マキさんが楽しませようとしてくれるのが充分伝わり、嬉しかったです。

イルカや、亀を存分に見たい人、できる人はスキューバをオススメします。

We had so much fun during our Lanai trip. We saw whales, and dolphins on the way there and our way back to the harbor. The snorkeling was great and the staff were so caring and knowledgeable! The lunch was also a highlight for me, I wasn’t expecting such a nice spread. I cannot recommend it enough, it was truly worth it.

We participated as a family with our 6-year-old daughter. Seeing the dolphins swim and jump according to the trainer's commands right in front of us was incredibly exciting for her. We also had the opportunity to touch the dolphins, which was a very valuable experience. The photo with the dolphins captured the best smiles!

6歳の娘連れで家族で参加しました。
目の前でイルカが調教師の指示通りに泳いだり飛んだりする光景を見れて娘も大興奮。
イルカに触れさせてもらうことも出来、とても貴重な体験が出来ました。
イルカとのツーショットも最高の笑顔でした！

Our kids had a blast, not sure if I would do this if I had older kids / adults, as the views were okay!