All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

During my trip with friends, we had a day of free activities, so I decided to join on my own. I was a bit hesitant about participating, thinking I might feel lonely during the bus pickup and on the boat, but I’m really glad I went!

Before boarding the boat, I saw turtles at the port, and shortly after we set sail, I encountered a Manta Ray. I learned that it’s a rare experience that happens only once a year, so I felt truly lucky.

On the edge of the boat, I enjoyed riding a banana boat. It was my first time, and I had so much fun! While enjoying the banana boat, a pod of Spinner Dolphins appeared, and I was able to see them. There were about 50 dolphins swimming around in large groups, and it was moving to see so many dolphins swimming in front, below, and behind us.

At a snorkeling spot where the locals enjoy, I was able to meet Green Sea Turtles and Spotted Dolphins. I felt so happy to be able to snorkel in such a beautiful place. Thank you so much, Minako, Ryuichi, Trevor, Koa, and Katie. I really felt at ease knowing that I could communicate in Japanese!

お友達との旅行中、自由行動の日ができたので、ひとりで参加させていただきました。
バスのピックアップや船の上でも、ひとりで心細いかなぁと思い、参加を迷ったりもしたのですが、参加して本当によかったです！

船に乗る前の時点から港でカメをみて、出航してすぐにナンヨウマンタに出会えました。1年に1回のレアな体験だそうで、本当にラッキーでした。

船のへりではバナナボートを楽しめました。初めての体験でしたがすごく楽しかったです！
バナナボートを楽しんでいたらマダライルカが出てきてくれて、マダライルカもみることができました。50頭くらいいる大きな群れで、前方や下や後ろをたくさんのイルカが泳いでいく姿は感動でした。
地元の人がシュノーケリングを楽しむスポットではアオウミガメやハシナガイルカにあえました。
こんな綺麗なところでシュノーケリングができて幸せでした。
みなこさん、りゅういちさん、トレバーさん、コアさん、ケイティーさん、どうもありがとうございました。
日本語が通じて本当に安心でした！

It's all in English (laughs). My daughter, who can hear but doesn't understand English, was confused. But we managed somehow! At one point, my 4-year-old daughter was surprised and cried when she got splashed with water, but I enjoyed it until the end! They took many precious photos of my timid daughter trying her best to pet the dolphins. When you give a signal, the dolphins perform various tricks based on that signal. It was so much fun!

オールイングリッシュです（笑）
私は聞き取れても英語がわからない娘は？？？でした。
なんとかなります！
途中、4歳の娘はお水をかけられてびっくりして泣いてしまいましたが私は最後まで楽しめました！
ただ、ビビリな娘が頑張ってイルカさんを撫でているところなど沢山お写真に納めてくださり貴重な体験ができました。
ただ合図するとイルカさんはその合図によって色んなパフォーマンスをしてくれます。
楽しかったです〜！

We had a great time on the glass bottom boat tour with our toddler. He loved seeing the fish and hearing about the coral reefs. It was his first time on a boat! The tour guide was very informative and was so happy to share all information he had about the island.

The sight of the large false killer whale gracefully swimming with its flippers was the best experience. Additionally, seeing the green sea turtle come up to the surface to take in oxygen was nothing short of moving, creating precious memories that you can never experience in an aquarium. The Japanese staff member, Minako, was always there to engage with us and was a truly wonderful person. I highly recommend this tour.

大型のコビレゴンドウが、足先を優雅に泳ぐ姿は最高の体験でした。
また、アオウミガメが酸素を取り込むために水面に上がってくる姿は、もう感動以外の何者でもなく、水族館では決して体験できない貴重な思い出ができました。
日本人スタッフの美奈子さんは、常に声をかけてくれて、とても素敵な方です。
このツアーは本当にお勧めしたさ。

While searching for dolphins, the sea breeze felt very pleasant, making it feel like a boat trip. It was moving to see the animals up close. I also thought I would like to go snorkeling again.

イルカを探す移動中も海風がとても気持ちよく船旅気分でした。近くで動物が見れて感動的です。またシュノーケリングしたいと思いました。

We participated in a trip to Hawaii as a couple. We traveled by boat from Hilton Hawaiian Village to the submarine waiting area. The sea breeze was pleasant, and we enjoyed the scenery.

However, the waiting time after boarding the submarine until departure was a bit long, and I got seasick during that time due to the rocking. Once we started moving, I felt better, but if you are prone to motion sickness, it's a good idea to take some medication beforehand.

Under the sea, we saw coral reefs, colorful fish, and even the remains of a sunken ship and airplane, which were impressive and enjoyable! I highly recommend it for aquarium lovers.

Although I felt a bit nauseous, we were both moved, saying, "You don't often get to see a view like this." The experience of actually diving underwater was precious, and it was a memorable tour in Hawaii.

夫婦でハワイ旅行中に参加しました。ヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジから船で潜水艦の待機場所まで移動しました。海風が気持ちよく、景色を楽しめました。
ただ、潜水艦に乗り込んでから出発までの待ち時間が少し長く、その間に揺れで酔ってしまいました。動き出してからは落ち着きましたが、酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲んでおくのが良いです。
海中ではサンゴ礁やカラフルな魚、沈没船や飛行機の残骸まで見られて、見応えがあり、楽しめました！水族館好きにはオススメです。
少し酔ってしまったものの、夫婦で「こんな景色はなかなか見られないね」と感動しました。海の中を実際に潜って見られる体験は貴重で、ハワイの思い出に残るツアーでした。

At first, we watched the long-beaked dolphins from the boat near the harbor, starting off on a good note. After that, we searched for dolphins while cruising on the boat... There they are! We swam with the spinner dolphins twice. The first time, we just passed by each other, but the second time, they swam right in front of us, close enough to touch! They continued to swim around us multiple times. Maybe the dolphins were in a good mood because it was close to high tide?

During the final sea turtle swim, we also got to see a mother and baby sea turtle!

Thank you, Captain Ali, Christine, Yuya, and Minako! I appreciate all the wonderful experiences!

最初、港の近くでハシナガイルカを船からウォッチ、幸先よくスタート〜
その後、船を走らせながらイルカを探す…
いた！マダライルカとのスイム2回。1回目はすれ違ったくらいだったけど、2回目は触れるくらい目の前を泳いでくれた！その後も何度も周辺をスイム。大潮近くでイルカも機嫌が良かったのかも？
最後の海亀スイムでは親子の海亀も見れた〜

キャプテン・アリちゃん、クリスティン、ゆうや、みなこさん！
たくさんの感動をありがとう〜

I saw various things submerged, including coral reefs and many fish. I also learned about the efforts being made to protect the marine environment and gather the fish.

色々なものが沈んでいて、珊瑚礁、魚もたくさん見れました。魚達を集めるため、海の環境を守るために努力されていることも知ることができて勉強になりました。

It's a natural occurrence, so there's nothing that can be done about it, but I ended up doing dolphin snorkeling instead of dolphin watching. I did see dolphins, but I'm left with a sense of regret that I couldn't swim with them. It was disappointing. I had no unpleasant experiences with the guide or the tour itself, so I would recommend the tour.

自然のことなので仕方ないんですが、やっぱりイルカウォッチングじゃなくて、イルカシュノーケリングにしたので、イルカは見れましたが、泳げなかったことは心残りです。
残念でした。
ガイドさんやツアー自体に嫌なことは全く問なかったので、ツアー自体はオススメです。

In October, I participated in a tour with my elementary school daughter and husband. Having previously swum with turtles on another tour, I wanted to swim with dolphins this time, so I booked this tour.

The tour had a small group, and we rode on a smaller boat. Out of the 10 participants, 7 were Japanese, including us. The captain and the assistant were foreigners. The captain seemed to be an actor as well, and he had a wonderful voice and was quite handsome. Our guide was a Japanese man named Ken, and there was also a Japanese photographer named Yuya.

Ken was always by our side, kindly translating what the captain was explaining and teaching various things to my daughter as well. Yuya was quick to come over and take photos whenever I wanted to capture a moment, which made me very happy. He took many wonderful pictures.

The boat had a banana boat-like inflatable, and we were told we could sit straddling it, which excited my daughter. It was fun as our bottoms lifted with the increasing speed of the boat.

However, we had a hard time finding dolphins, and as the clouds gathered, the pleasant breeze started to feel colder. When we arrived at the spot where many dolphins were gathered, it was raining, and we were quite cold. But at that time, there were said to be around 200 dolphins! It's rare to see that many!

We were excited to see so many dolphins and hoped to swim with them, but we couldn't swim with them there. We saw dolphins a few times, but due to various conditions, we ultimately couldn't swim with them that day. It's disappointing, but it's nature, so there's nothing we can do about it.

At the end, when we did a bit of snorkeling near the port, we were able to see a turtle! I hope to try again someday. Thank you, Ken, our guide!

10月に小学生の娘と夫と3人で参加しました。
以前別のツアーでカメさんと泳げたので、今回はイルカと泳いでみたくてこちらのツアーを予約しました。
ツアーは少人数で小さめのボートに乗りました。今回参加者10人中日本人は私達を入れて7人いました。船長さんとアシスタントさんは外国の方でした。船長さんは俳優もやられてるみたいで、素敵な声のイケメンでしたよ。ガイドさんは日本人で、ケンさんという方でした。あと、カメラマンさんも日本人でゆうやさんという方でした。
ケンさんは常に私達日本人の側にいてくれて、船長さんが説明していることを私たちに優しく訳して教えてくれたり、娘にも優しく、色々なことを教えてくれました。
ゆうやさんも今この瞬間撮って欲しいなぁ〜みたいな時にすかさず近くにきて写真を撮ってくれて、嬉しかったです。たくさん素敵なお写真撮ってくれました。
船のヘリはバナナボートみたいな浮き輪タイプになっていて、またいで座ってていいと言われ、娘は大興奮。船の速度が増す度におしりが浮いたりして楽しかったです。
ただイルカさんにはなかなか会えず、雲行きも怪しくなってきて気持ち良かった風がだんだん寒くなってきてしまいました。たくさんのイルカが集まってる場所に着いた時、雨も降っていて、私たちはかなり寒くなっていました。けどその時イルカは200頭ぐらいいたそうです！そんな見えることはなかなかないそうです！
たくさんのイルカが見れてイルカと泳げる期待感が高まっていたんですが、そこではイルカと泳げず、何度かイルカを見ましたが、色々な条件が合わす、その日は結局イルカと泳ぐことは叶いませんでした。
残念ですが自然のものなので、仕方ないです。
最後港の近くで少しシュノーケリングした時、カメさん見れましたよ！
またいつかリベンジしたいと思います。
ガイドのケンさんありがとうございました。

Even with choppy waters this experience was absolutely worth it. The two man crew was knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend renting one of their GoPros too!

Overall, if you want to see dolphins and turtles, I highly recommend this tour!

Before 7 AM, we were picked up at our hotel in Ko Olina and transported to the departure location. We gathered with everyone from Dolphin University and headed out on our respective boats to search for dolphins. The water temperature was warm in late October, but it could get chilly once you got out, so I recommend wearing a wetsuit (cash $10).

Our guide, Minako, provided detailed explanations for us Japanese participants, allowing us to feel safe and enjoy the experience from start to finish. At one point, I wondered if we would find any dolphins, but after a thorough search by Captain Jason, we were able to see a lot of dolphins while snorkeling! It was my first experience in such deep, blue waters.

After that, we moved to another spot where we could see turtles and fish up close while snorkeling, and we had lunch before wrapping up in the morning. Minako shared many stories, allowing us to learn and feel the grandeur of nature. I was very satisfied!!

We also had the chance to ride on both sides of the boat as a banana boat, making it a truly fun tour. I highly recommend it!

総括してイルカを見たい＋カメを見たい方はこのツアーがオススメです！

7時前はコオリナのホテルまでお迎えに来ていただき、出航場所まで移動。
イルカ大学と中学のみんなで集まり、それぞれの船でイルカ探しに向かいます。10月下旬で水温は温かかったですが、上がると寒かったりするのでウェットツース(現金$10)がおすすめ。
日本人の私たちのために、みなこさんというガイドさんが詳しく説明してくれ最初から最後まで安心してとっても楽しむことができました。途中イルカが見つからないかなと思いましたが、Jason captainの大捜索の末、たっくさんのイルカをシュノーケリングで見ることができましたー！こんな深くて青い海は初めての経験です。
その後は移動して、カメや魚をシュノーケリングで間近で見ることができ、ランチをして午前中には終了。
みなこさんのたくさんのお話で学びもあり自然の雄大さを感じることができました。大満足！！
ボートは両側に乗ってバナナボートとして楽しむことができ本当に楽しいツアーです。おすすめですー！

Sunset cruise was very windy. Sunset was beautiful. Meal was ok at best. Value for your money was not there. Crew did a great job under the conditions.

I was truly moved to encounter so many dolphins on the day of the tour! Furthermore, I was very satisfied to see sea turtles and rays as well. Guides Jason and Katie kept the atmosphere lively and fun on the boat. Especially, Ryuuichi provided support in Japanese, which made me feel at ease participating. I learned a lot about the marine life and culture of Hawaii. If I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, I would definitely like to join this tour! Thank you for the wonderful experience!

当日はたくさんのイルカに出会うことができ、本当に感動しました！
さらに、ウミガメやエイまで見ることができて、大満足の一日でした。
ガイドのジェイソンさんとケイティさんが常に明るく盛り上げてくれて、船の上もとても楽しい雰囲気でした。
特にりゅういちさんが日本語でサポートしてくださり、安心して参加できました。ハワイの海の生き物や文化についてもいろいろ教えていただき、とても勉強になりました。
またハワイを訪れる機会があれば、ぜひこのツアーに参加したいです！
素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました！

I was very satisfied to find dolphins and swim with them. The process of searching for dolphins was also enjoyable. The sandwiches were delicious. I was impressed by the crew's professionalism. I thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors. Although we had an early departure, we were able to return early, making good use of the day. The teamwork of the Japanese guide, Yuji, Captain Jason, and guide Christen was excellent, allowing me to dive into the sea with peace of mind.

イルカを見つけ一緒に泳ぐことができ大満足です。イルカを探す工程も楽しかったです。
サンドイッチも美味しかったです。クルーのプロ意識に感動しました。大自然を満喫し楽しかったです。朝早い出発だったけどその分早く帰って来れたので1日を有効に使えます。
日本語ガイドのYuji san, キャプテンのJason san, ガイドのChristen sanの連携が素晴らしく安心して海に飛び込めました。

Due to a last-minute change, I participated in the Dolphin University tour. From the hotel pickup to the return, it was a very enjoyable tour filled with hospitality.

The tour involved a medium-sized cruise (with about 30-50 participants, including international guests) to the dolphin spotting area. Once we found dolphins, everyone jumped in together and swam a little to where the dolphins were, which we did twice. Then, we moved to a snorkeling spot where we swam while looking for sea turtles.

From the boat, we could see several wild dolphins swimming and breathing. During the swimming part with the dolphins, we were able to see a few dolphins swimming in groups up close in the water. However, since dolphins swim quickly, some people seemed unable to see them, so there was a bit of luck involved. The tour guide provided clear guidance to ensure everyone could see, and since we could see them from the boat, I think everyone was satisfied.

Additionally, at the snorkeling spot, the slide attached to the boat was also very enjoyable, not just the snorkeling itself. Overall, it was a tour that I would love to participate in again.

直前の変更でイルカ大学への参加となりました。
ホテルでのピックアップから帰るまで、ホスピタリティ溢れる非常に楽しいツアーでした。
肝心のツアー概要は、イルカのスポットまで中型クルーズ(海外の方含め30-50名ほど参加)でイルカスポットまで移動し、イルカを見つけたらみんなで一斉に飛び込んでイルカがいるところまで少し泳ぐ、というのを2回やった上で、今度はシュノーケルスポットに移動してウミガメを見つけながら泳ぐと言う流れでした。
イルカについては船の上から、息をしたり泳ぐ野生のイルカが何匹も見れます。ただイルカと泳ぐパートについても、海の中で数匹で群を成して泳ぐイルカを近距離で見ることができました。ただイルカも泳ぐスピードが速いので、一部の方は見ることが出来なかったようで、運の要素も少しはあるように感じました。ただツアーガイドの方はみんなが見れるよう、しっかりとガイダンスを出していましたし、船の上からは見れたので皆さん満足していたように思います。
またシュノーケリングスポットでは、シュノーケリングのみならず船併設の滑り台も非常に良かったです。
全体として、また参加したいと思えるツアーでした。

Great boat was awesome the crew was amazing good experience

If you'e going to Kona, you HAVE to night snorkel with the manta rays! It was such a magical experience that felt once in a lifetime. Initially, I was scared to get into the ocean at night, but once you're in the water, the wonder and amazement settled my fears.

This tour is a particularly good one to choose because the boat ride to "Manta Village" is only about 5 minutes from the dock. There are other tours where you leave from a different dock and the boat ride is 45 minutes. For someone that gets seasick, choosing this tour over others is a no brainer.

Be aware that they may change your tour time. During my visit, they were offering tours at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. We booked the 7pm tour. On the day of tour, they called us at about 1pm and told us the 7pm tour was being cancelled because there weren't enough people signed up. They asked us to join the 6pm tour. They did the same with the 8pm group. Luckily, it worked with our schedule and wasn't a big deal, but it's something to be aware of.

We received a phone call and email in advance informing us that the dolphin middle school tour was canceled due to the captain's sudden health issues. They also suggested participating on another day or joining the dolphin university tour (with a free upgrade) that was held on the same day. We decided to join the dolphin university tour, and it turned out to be a great decision. As soon as the boat set sail, we were able to see a pod of dolphins from the deck. After about 30 minutes out at sea, we entered the water and were able to see the dolphins swimming underwater. We discovered dolphins at another point as well, but since they weren't swimming in a consistent direction, we ended up watching them from the boat there. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

キャプテンの急な体調不良によりイルカ中学ツアーが中止となることを事前にお電話、Eメールにて連絡を頂き、あわせて別日での参加、もしくは同日に開催されるイルカ大学（無料アップグレード）への参加を提案頂きました。私たちはイルカ大学に参加することにし、結果として大正解でした。ボートが出港してすぐに船上からイルカの群れを見ることができました。そして30分ほど沖に出て、今度は海に入り、泳いでいるイルカを水中から見ることもできました。別のポイントでもイルカを発見しましたが、一定方向にイルカが泳いでいなかったこともあり、そこでは船上から見ることになりましたが、大満足のツアーでした。

There was a change in the boarding location, but they arranged everything, including the car, so there were no problems at all. We boarded the ship and went to where the submarine was waiting, and it was a bit scary going down the stairs backward... haha. The space inside the submarine was exciting. It seems that the luck of the day plays a role, but it appeared that there were few creatures to encounter. I heard that octopuses are rare. It was a great experience.

乗船位置の変更がありましたが、車の準備など全て手配してくれて何も問題ありませんでした。船にのり、潜水艦が待っているところまで行きいざ乗船。後ろ向きで階段を下がるのは少しこわい…笑。潜水艦の空間がワクワクさせてくれました。当日の運にもなるかと思いますが、出会える生き物は少なかった様子でした笑。タコがレアだそうです。良い経験になりました。

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see many dolphins, but thanks to RYUICHI and the kind staff, I was able to enjoy myself!

残念ながらたくさんイルカを見ることは出来ませんでしたが、RYUICHIくん初め親切なスタッフの皆さんのお陰で楽しむことが出来ました！

I swam with dolphins in the ocean off the coast of Oahu at a depth of 1500 meters!＼(^o^)／
The guide, Minako, pulled me along with a buoy, even though I can't swim at all at 68 years old, and helped me get close to the dolphins. ☺️
At a secret snorkeling spot along the coast, I was moved to swim in the same water as beautiful fish, including spotted eagle rays!
Thank you so much, Minako, Captain Jason, Kristin, and the incredibly kind photographer Yuya! ❤(ӦｖӦ｡)

オアフ島沖、深度1500メートルの海に入ってイルカと泳ぎました＼(^o^)／
全く泳げない68歳の私を、ガイドのみなこさんがブイで引っ張ってくれて、イルカにあわせてくれました☺️
沿岸部秘密のシュノーケリングポイントでは、まだらトビエイをはじめ綺麗な魚たちと同じ水中で泳いで感動‼️
みなこさん、キャプテンのジェイソン、クリスティン、カメラマンのめちゃくちゃ優しいゆうやさん　本当にありがとう❤(ӦｖӦ｡)

I was not good at swimming, but I had the precious experience of seeing dolphins and turtles up close while swimming. There was also a guide from Japan, which made me feel at ease.

泳ぐことが苦手でしたが、イルカやカメを泳ぎながら直接見るという貴重な体験をさせて頂きました。ガイドも日本の人がいて、安心しました。

Since my parents can't swim and said they were scared of diving, we chose this activity. It was really okay not to swim at all, and my parents, who are in their sixties, enjoyed it. The staff mentioned that even a 90-year-old person had experienced it!

泳げない両親はダイビングが怖いと言っていたので、このアクティビティを選びました。
本当に泳がなくても大丈夫で、還暦の両親も楽しんでいました。90歳の方も体験されたと係の方がお話しされてました！

Compared to the scale of various aquariums in Japan recently, it was quite compact. If you are proficient in English, you might be able to read the explanatory texts, but having a Japanese audio tour or QR codes for Japanese explanations could make it more enjoyable.

最近の日本に有るあちこちの水族館の規模に比べると、かなりコンパクトでした。
英語に堪能であれば解説文も読めるでしょうが、日本語オーディオツアーとかQRコードで日本語解説とかが有れば楽しいかも？

Really unique, I have never got to be in a submarine so was a frist time experience and lots of fish life!

I was a little nervous with my mom being 70 need to get into the submarine. They were very accommodating for her. Words cannot describe how amazing it was to be in this submarine. The picture that I posted of my sister and my husband with the most wonderful look, enjoying their selves Beyond words. This is my absolute favorite memory from our big island vacation 2025.

Thanks to the coordination with other boats, we were able to swim with dolphins without any waiting! It was the best tour to encounter three different species of dolphins in one day.

The Japanese guide accompanied us from the shuttle bus all the way into the ocean, so I think even those who are not confident in English can enjoy it fully. I would love to use this tour again when I come back to Hawaii.

他の船と連携してイルカの群れを探してくれたおかげで、まったく待つことなくイルカと一緒に泳ぐことができました！
1日で3種類のイルカに遭遇できるなんて最高のツアーでした。

送迎のバスから海の中まで常に日本語ガイドさんが同行してくださるので、英語に不安のある方でも十分楽しめると思います。
またハワイに来た際にはツアー利用させていただきたいです。

At the first point, we didn't encounter any manta rays, so we moved to a spot where we could meet them while holding onto the pole. Then, illuminated by the light, the manta ray appeared beautifully as if it was glowing. It was truly breathtaking. After that, it seemed like it was greeting us, swirling around and opening its mouth wide to suck in plankton, which made us incredibly excited each time. The water temperature was a bit low, and by the time we returned to the boat, we were shivering. However, we received hot chocolate on the boat, which warmed up both our salty mouths and cold bodies a little. Thanks to the Japanese guide's attentiveness, we were able to enjoy the tour without any worries. Thank you very much. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone going to the Big Island of Hawaii.

最初のポイントではマンタは現れなかったので、私達はポールにつかまったままマンタに遭遇できるポイントまで移動。すると光に照らされてまるでマンタが光っている様に美しく登場しました。大感激です。その後も挨拶でもしてくれてるかの様にクルクルと回転したり、口を大きく開けてプランクトンを吸い込んでいる様子がみれて、その度に大興奮でした。水温が少し低くて船に戻る頃にはガタガタ震えてしまいましたが、船でホットチョコのドリンクを貰い塩っぱい口の中も寒い体も少し温まりました。日本語ガイドの方が気を配って頂いたので何も不安なくツアーを楽しめました。ありがとうございました。ハワイ島に行く方には、是非参加する様勧めたいと思います。

After participating in a dolphin tour on the Big Island, I thought about trying "Manta" for the next ten years, and I finally got to join the "Manta University Night Class." Since it was a night class, I had the image that "the dark sea is scary," which made it hard for me to take the plunge. However, as I've gotten older, I thought this might be my last chance, so I decided to participate. To my surprise, there was not even a hint of the feeling of a dark sea. It was amazing to see the mantas swimming gracefully through the water, and I was so close that I could almost touch them.

ハワイ島のイルカツアーに参加して、次は「マイタ」に挑戦と思ってから１０年、ようやく
『マンタ大学夜間部』に参加する事ができました。
夜間部という事で、『暗い海は怖い』イメージがあり、なかなか踏み出せませんでしたが、
年齢も重ね、これが最後と考え参加しましたが、暗い海という感じは１ミリもなく、マンタが
海の中を『優雅に飛ぶ様に泳ぎ』、『もう少しでマンタに触れらる』という感動で最高でした。