All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

It was my first whale watching cruise, and I was lucky enough to see two whales spouting and jumping, which I was able to capture in photos! However, the tour was conducted entirely in English, and I couldn't understand anything that was being said. I think the explanations are the same each time, so it would have been appreciated if there were printed materials in Japanese for the explanations.

初めてのウォッチングクルーズでしたが、2回クジラが潮吹を吹きジャンプをし写真にも収めることができました。ラッキー!(^^)!
ただこのツアーはスタッフが英語のみで全く何を言っているのか理解出来ないなかでのクルーズでした。
毎回説明する事は同じだと思うので、日本語での説明印刷物を置いておくとかして頂けると有り難かったです。

I participated on December 25th.
I encountered a family of dolphins right near the port. They swam slowly just below us, so we were able to take great photos! I also saw a sea turtle.
Since we were in the water for a long time, everyone wore wetsuits, but it might be quite cold during the movement due to the wind.
Lastly, our guide, Julie, was amazing. You can really feel her love for dolphins and nature. I highly recommend it.

12月25日に参加しました。
港の直ぐ近くで、イルカのファミリー？に出会いました。直ぐ真下をゆっくりと泳いでいるのでしっかり写真も撮れます！海ガメもみました。
長い時間海にいるので、ウェットスーツは全員着用してましたが、移動中は風で結構寒いかも。
最後に、ガイドのジュリーさん最高でした。イルカ愛と、自然愛を感じます。おススメです。

I was sleep-deprived, so I fell into a deep sleep on the bus ride, but the guide's energy was incredible and really lifted my spirits!

I had an absolute blast!!

寝不足だったので、行きのバスで爆睡してしまいましたが、ガイドの元気が凄まじく、元気もらえました！！


めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！！

While I understand that no one can truly guarantee seeing whales naturally, it's still a bit disappointing not to have seen any and the only reason Oceans Sports didn't get the full 5 stars. We appreciated the opportunity to try again another day but our demanding schedule didn't allow for it.

That being said, the crew was incredible fun and friendly and we very much enjoyed our "boating trip". The drinks were good and we got some incredible recommendations from the crew for lunch and other day-time activities. I would highly recommend this trip to others even with the off-chance of not seeing any whales.

I heard that the season had just started and the whales weren't very active, but we saw four splashes! One of them was quite close to us.
The front of the boat had a net, and the kids were lying down there, looking really comfortable! They were so relaxed that they fell into a deep sleep...

Since the guide spoke only in English, my kids and I didn't understand anything, but we still had a great time regardless!

まだシーズン始まったばかりで、クジラはあまり活発に動いてないと聞いていたのですが、4回スプラッシュ！その内1回はかなり近くで会うことができました。
船の先端が網になっていて、子供たちはそこに寝転がり、めちゃめちゃ気持ち良さそうでした！気持ちよすぎて爆睡してましたが…

ガイドは全て英語の為、私や子供には内容は全然分かりませんでしたが、分からなくてもとにかく楽しめました！

I had a hard time communicating at the reception to see if I could board earlier than planned. Also, I was anxious because I couldn't communicate in Japanese on the ferry to the submarine. Once I got on the submarine, I was disappointed to find that there were surprisingly few beautiful fish.

予定より早い行動となり、受付で乗船を前倒し出来ないか伝えるのに、一苦労しました。
また、潜水艦への連絡船でも日本語が通じず不安でした。
潜水艦に乗ってからは、意外に綺麗な魚が少なく期待ハズレでした。

For $45, you can buy underwater videos and photos. I returned home and showed everyone the footage of Sea Bob. It was interesting!

４５ドルだせば、水中の動画や写真を買うことができます。シーボブの様子を帰国して、みんなに見せました。面白い！

It was a whale watching tour, but I was disappointed that we couldn't find any whales. Instead, we saw dolphins, but since you can see dolphins at an aquarium, it wasn't that exciting!

鯨を見るツアーでしたが、鯨は見つからずがっかりでした。鯨の代わりにイルカは見えましたが、イルカは水族館でも見えるのでそれ程の感激はなし！！

Had a great time! Awesome crew. Great music and cocktails. And saw whales! Great experience and would definitively recommend Sea Maui!

I was able to meet a lot of dolphins, and the instructors were really enthusiastic, which made it a lot of fun.

たくさんのイルカに会うことが出来たのと、インストラクターの皆様も凄く盛り上げてくれたのでとても楽しめました。

I have already sent my feedback in English to the local office, so please refer to that.

すでに、英文の感想分を現地officeあてに送っていますので、それを参考にしてください。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。

We were greeting by Lions almost immediately. He explained what was going to happen and when since we were early. The Captains came over later and introduced themselves after the boat was prepared. We all loaded and headed out.
We were told sightings were hit and miss, but lately had been good. Since I had been praying for multiple sightings I was expecting it to be a good night. We were not disappointed. Lions took our group right to the spot, among many others. He took care of us like the amateurs we were. He continuously checked that were were OK and whether we needed anything. Plus prepared us as to where to look when a ray was headed toward us.
By the end of the trip we had seen 3 different rays. Lions said that was the best night in months. Thank you Lions and Captains for a very memorable tour.

We had such a awesome time and got to see turtles and the local fish. Will definitely recommend this to any friends that go to Oahu as something to do!

The meeting place was changed the day before the tour. It was quite far from Kailua, which was a hassle. Also, the whales didn't show up; they just floated in the sea. Since it was only in English, I think it would be quite boring if you didn't understand. The good point was that they gave us a voucher to participate for free next time. But I probably won't go again.

ツアーの前日に、集合場所が変更になりました。
かなり、カイルアからは遠くて、参りました。
また、ホエールは現れずただ海に浮かんでいただけでした。
英語しか無い日取りだったので、分からないとかなりつまらないと思います。
良い点は次回無料で参加できるvoucherをくれたこと。
でも、もう行かないかな。

Diving about 88 feet with the submarine, I was able to see various fish and turtles, which was a valuable experience. I also appreciate the timely arrangements for the pick-up service.

８８フィートぐらいサブマリンで潜って、いろいろな魚やカメを観ることができて、貴重な体験ができました。送迎アレンジも時間通りでご案内いただき感謝しております。

On November 30, 2018, it felt like there were only a few fish in the areas where there were no corals and where planes and other things were sunk. It was very disappointing, especially considering the high cost.

2018年11月30日　サンゴがなく飛行機など沈めている所にだけ魚が少しいる感じでした。金額が高いのに　これだけ・・・と、とても残念でした。

Didn't see anything at the first spot unfortunately.
Saw a few mantas at a second spot which was cool.
It was great that the group has a significant discount for doing another outing with them so we also did the day snorkel adventure a few days later.

I rode a submarine for the first time! When I heard we would be at a depth of 30 meters, I thought it wouldn't be that deep. However, once we actually submerged, the scenery was completely different since we were underwater. It was very surreal.

Since we were sitting back-to-back, the people behind me seemed to get excited when they saw a whale, but I couldn't see anything from my side. On the way back, they said we might see it again since we would be turning around, but unfortunately, we didn't see anything.

初めて潜水艦に乗りました！
水深３０メートルと聞いて、あまり深くないのかなぁという印象。
実際に潜ってみると、海中にいるだけあって、景色も違います。
非常に幻想的でした。
背中合わせに座るので、背中側の人たちは鯨が見えたらしく盛り上がるものの、こちら側では見えず。帰りはＵターンするので見えるかもとのことでしたが、残念ながら見えず。

Night snorkeling with Manta Rays was definitely one of the highlights on our trip to The Big Island!
You get the opportunity to see these huge, gracious creatures up close under the water but no fear, they are not dangerous at all. The SeaQuest crew did an excellent job, making sure everyone felt safe and comfortable on the boat, in the water and with the snorkeling gear.
The crew were very knowledgeable and caring about the Manta rays safety too. After the tour, everyone was served hot chocolate and cookies. Tip: bring warm clothes.

I used this for my honeymoon trip.

There were many other foreign tourists participating as well, but there were crew members who could speak Japanese, so I was able to hear the explanations in Japanese until we boarded the submarine. The transfer to the submarine is by boat, and you can enjoy the breeze on the deck, which feels nice. On the day I went, the boat was quite rocky, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to take some motion sickness medication beforehand.

Once on the submarine, you can see various things like colorful fish, sea turtles, and a sunken airplane that you wouldn't typically see in Japan. After boarding the submarine, there are multilingual headphones available, so you can listen to the explanations in Japanese. The inside of the submarine is quite cool, so I recommend bringing warm clothing.

新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。

他の外国人の観光客の方もたくさん参加していますが、船員さんに日本語を話せる方がいるので、潜水艦に乗るまでの説明は日本語で聞くことができます。
潜水艦までの移動は船なので、デッキに出れば風に当たることができ、気持ちいいです。私が乗った日は船が結構揺れていた為、船酔いする方は酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が良いかもしれません。

潜水艦に乗ってからは、日本で見ないようなカラフルな魚やウミガメ、沈んだ飛行機等色んな物が見えます。
潜水艦に乗った後も多国語対応のヘッドホンがあるので、日本語で解説を聞く事ができます。
潜水艦の中はかなりクーラーが効いているため、防寒着を持っておく事をお勧めします。

I participated because I wanted to see manta rays up close. The boat ride was fine, but while we were searching for the manta point, the boat was stopped and it was really rocky, causing more than half of the people to get seasick. I felt so nauseous that it was tough to get into the water.

I did see the manta rays, but the seasickness was so painful that it diminished the enjoyment...

マンタを近くで見てみたくて参加しました。
船で移動中は大丈夫でしたが、マンタポイントを探す間、船が止まっていたんですが、揺れが凄くて半数以上の人が船酔いしていました。
気持ち悪くなり過ぎて、海に入るまでが大変でした。

マンタは見れましたが、船酔いが辛すぎて楽しさが薄れました。。。

Since I came to Hawaii, I wanted to interact with dolphins, so I signed up for the experience. I was able to enjoy various interactions with the dolphins, such as kissing, shaking hands, feeding them treats, and touching their bodies. I had a lot of fun and was really satisfied with the amount of interaction I got! At Sea Life Park, there was someone who was fluent in Japanese and provided thorough explanations, which made me feel very at ease. The instructor also spoke a bit of Japanese and shared various stories, which was great. Inside the park, I was able to experience feeding birds and fish. Everyone among the staff was very kind. I had a slight health issue, but they responded quickly, which was really good. The only downside was that the only restaurant had a dynamic taste, and the bread was a bit dry, which didn't quite suit the kids' palates. However, the fries were delicious (though the portion was large).

せっかくハワイ に来たのでイルカとの触れ合いをしたくて申し込みしました。イルカとの触れ合いはキスや握手、ご褒美の餌やり支持だしやボディへのタッチなど様々な体験ができました。本当に満足するまで触れ合いができて楽しかったです！シーライフパークでは日本語堪能な方がしっかり説明してくれてとっても安心しました。そしてインストラクターの方も片言の日本語でイロイロ話をしてくれてとても良かったです。園内では鳥の餌やりや魚の餌やりなど体験できました。園内の授業員の方たち誰もがとても優しかったです。ちょっとした体調のトラブルがありましたがすぐに対応してもらえて本当に良かったです。１つだけ残念なのが唯一のレストランは味がダイナミックでパンもパサパサでちょっと子ども達の口には合いませんでした。でも、ポテトは美味しかったです(量は多かったですが)

We decided to travel a lot as a family while my father, who is 70 years old, is still able to move around. We have been gathering with relatives once a month for planning for about a year now. I have always loved diving and have encouraged those around me to try it, but it seems there is a scary image associated with it, as everyone in my family except for me was quite hesitant about the dolphin school this time. However, thanks to the warm support and encouragement from the kind and cheerful staff, their anxious expressions disappeared. When the tour ended and we returned to the port, my father exclaimed, "The dolphin tour was the best!!" Normally, he doesn't joke around much, but during the tour, he was completely absorbed in enjoying the interactions with the sea and the staff, smiling the whole time! He was also earnestly dancing the hula on the boat, and I was very happy to capture those moments on camera. When I asked my 10-year-old niece what her best memory was after returning home, she immediately replied, "The dolphin school!!" My dream also came true, and I was really glad to see so many smiles from my family. The snorkeling gear and suits were in great condition, and the spam onigiri was delicious! I will definitely come back to enroll again.

父 70歳、身体が動くうちに家族でたくさん旅をしようと決めた旅行。
約一年前から親族で月１で集まりプランニングをしてきました。
わたしは元々ダイビングが好きで、周りにもすすめてきましたが、怖いというイメージがあるみたいで、今回のイルカ中学入校も私以外の家族は皆さんざん悩んでいました。
けれど、優しく明るいスタッフさんたちの手厚いフォローや声かけに、不安な表情も消え、
ツアーが終わって港に戻ると「イルカツアーが一番よかった！！」と父。
普段はおちゃらけることもあまりない父ですが、ツアー中は夢中になって海とスタッフさんたちとのやりとりを楽しみ、終始笑顔！
船上でのフラも一生懸命に踊っていて、撮影しながらとても嬉しかったです。
10歳の姪は帰国後、一番の想い出は？と問うと「イルカ中学！！」と即答。
私の夢も叶い、家族の笑顔がたくさん見ることができて、本当に参加してよかったです。
シュノーケルやスーツも美品でしたし、
スパムおにぎりも美味しかったです！
また入校しに行かせていただきます。

Overall, great and once in a lifetime experience to see manta ray(s) up close. We also saw a reef shark and lots of schooling fish. Seaquest provides you with everything you need (wet suit, snorkel gear, etc.). You may leave your dry items on the boat (ie. valuables, phones). All you really need is a towel since it can get chilly after.

We saw one manta ray up close which was spectacular. The remainder of the snorkeling experience was a lot of waiting around and viewing other wildlife. Staff were kind and willing to help out with all our needs.

I participated for the first time in Hawaii. The tour guide's high energy really lifted our spirits. I joined with my kindergarten-aged child, and it seemed quite scary for them. However, thanks to the encouragement from the staff and other participants, we were able to greet the dolphins and turtles. My child is learning to swim, so they can swim, but they had no experience swimming in the ocean and were scared of the goggles and snorkel. If possible, it would have been good to purchase them and practice at the hotel pool. The sight of the dolphins swimming was graceful and incredibly moving. More than that, it was wonderful to see the island surrounded by nature from the sea. Thank you very much.

初めてのハワイで参加させていただきました。添乗員さんのハイテンションで気分は盛り上がりました。幼稚園の子供と参加しましたが、相当怖かったようです。しかし、スタッフの皆さんや参加者の皆さんからの声かけがあり、イルカとカメに挨拶することができました。水泳を習っているので泳げないことはないのですが、海で泳ぐ経験が無く、ゴーグルとシュノーケルにも慣れていくて怖かったようです。可能であれば購入して、ホテルのプールででも連取すれば良かったです。イルカの泳ぐ姿は優美でなんとも言えない感動です。それよりも、自然に囲まれた島を海からみることができたのが良かったです。ありがとうございました。

We were picked up from the hotel before 7 AM.
On the bus, the staff provided explanations, so we didn't get bored on the way to the location.
Within 30 minutes of getting on the boat, the dolphin search began!
We quickly spotted dolphins!!
We entered the water and saw the dolphins from underwater. It was so beautiful and moving.
Seeing them from the boat is completely different...
It's more about watching the dolphins swim underwater rather than swimming with them.
I took some photos, but since the dolphins move and I was also moving with the waves, I couldn't get any nice shots.
Seeing them with my own eyes was much more beautiful than in photos.
I wish I could have watched the dolphins for a bit longer.
I want to join this tour again to see the dolphins!

朝は7時前にホテルにお迎えでした。
バスの中ではスタッフの方が説明したりで退屈せずに現地まで・・
船に乗って30分もしないうちにイルカ探しがスタート！
すぐにイルカ発見！！
海に入りイルカを水中から見ました♡
凄く綺麗で感動です(´⊙ω⊙`)
船の上から見るのとでは全く違って・・
一緒に泳ぐと言うよりは水中で泳いでるイルカを見る！って感じかな。
写真を撮ったのですがイルカも動くし自分も波で動くので綺麗には写真が撮れなかった(＞人＜;)
写真で見るより肉眼で見た方が凄く綺麗www
もう少し長い時間、イルカを見てたかったです。
またイルカを見にこのツアーに参加したいです♡

This was an experience of a lifetime. The guys and girls and SeaQuest we're so helpful and made the night so much fun. They even called as we got a little turned around on the way there. Everything from getting aboard the boat to dropping off afterwards and everything in between was really easy. When in the water we had lots of Manta Ray sightings. They are enormous beautiful creatures! The crew was very knowledgeable and their passion shows! We would definitely do this night snorkel again on our next trip.

Since it was mentioned that we would be guided in Japanese, I participated in the 10 AM tour. There were many Japanese people. I was able to see more fish than I had expected. It was my first time in a submarine. I enjoyed not only the fish but also the views from the boat during the submarine's ascent and movement. It was a great opportunity to experience the natural ocean, which is different from an aquarium. My 75-year-old father had no issues at all with moving to the submarine or climbing the vertical ladder to get inside.

日本語でガイドして頂けるとのことでしたので１０時のツアーに参加しました。
日本人が多かったです。
自分が思っていたより魚は沢山見れました。
初めての潜水艦。魚だけでなく、潜水艦の浮上や移動のボートからの景色も楽しめました。
水族館とは違う、自然の海を感じる良い機会となりました。
潜水艦への移動や潜水艦の中に入る垂直のはしごは75歳の父でも全く問題無しでした

Thank you very much!
I had a really fun time!
It was such an enjoyable tour that I want to go see the manta rays again.
Thank you so much.
There were not many Japanese people, but the staff were friendly, so it was not a problem.

ありがとうございました‼️
とっても楽しい時間でした！
またマンタに会いに行きたいって思えるぐらいの楽しいツアーでした。
本当にありがとうございました。
日本人の方は少なかったですが、スタッフの方々が気さくで問題なかったです。

I was so moved to meet dolphins and sea turtles up close! I didn't expect to see so many dolphins. I was completely satisfied spending time surrounded by so many dolphins in the clear, beautiful sea. The instructor was kind and funny, making it the best time ever.
If you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must.
When I go to Hawaii again, I want to use the scholarship program and enroll again! I look forward to it!

凄い近くでイルカや海亀に会えて感動しました！こんなに多くのイルカに会えるとは思っていませんでした。透き通った綺麗な海で、いっぱいのイルカにずっと囲まれて過ごせて大満足です。インストラクターの方も優しく面白く最高の時間を過ごすことができました。
酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須です。
またハワイへ行った際は奨学金制度を利用し、再度入学したいと思います\( ˆoˆ )/そのときはよろしくお願いします！！