All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

We participated as a family, and it was fine even with kids! As soon as we got on the boat, we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins swimming, which really got us excited! When we jumped into the sea, we could hear the dolphins' ultrasonic sounds underwater! There were so many dolphins swimming around us, and they were so cute!

I was worried about having kids with us, but the staff took my child and said, "Look, Mom!" so I was able to see them safely. My older child was able to see them, but my younger child was crying because the life jacket was floating oddly, and just when they were getting used to the snorkel, the dolphins swam away, so it was disappointing not to see them underwater.

I thought we would see sea turtles afterward, but the sea was rough, and we were told it was closed, so we went to another spot, but we couldn't see any fish or turtles there, which was very disappointing.

I’m curious if there’s a guarantee for not seeing turtles since there is one for not seeing dolphins. Although we didn’t see the turtles, I think we were very lucky to have so many dolphins swimming so close to us, as there are days when they swim away quickly.

I read in reviews that everyone should take motion sickness medication, and there were quite a few people who got seasick, so I think it’s better to take it beforehand.

家族で参加しました。子供連れでも大丈夫でした！船に乗ってからすぐにイルカが泳いでいる背ビレが見えてテンションあがりました！
海にジャンプして入ると水中でイルカの超音波の音が聞こえました！
たくさんのイルカが回りをぐるぐる回って泳いでくれてとても可愛かったです！
子供連れで心配でしたが、スタッフの方がママ見てきて！と子供を連れて泳いでくれて無事に見ることが出来ました！上の子は見れましたが、下の子はライフジャケットが変に浮いて泣いてしまい、やっとシュノーケルに慣れてきたところでイルカは行ってしまい水中で見ることが出来ず残念でした。
その後海ガメが見れると思っていたら海が荒れてて閉鎖して行けないとの事で別のスポットに行きましたが魚も亀も見れず、そこはとても残念でした(;_;)
イルカが見れなかった時の保証はあるけど、亀が見れなかった時の保証はあるのか気になってます。
亀は見れなかったけどイルカはすぐに行ってしまう日もあるとのことで、沢山のイルカがこんなにも近くで泳いでくれてとてもラッキーだったとは思います。
口コミで見て酔い止めを全員飲んでいきました。酔っている方が結構居たので、酔い止めは飲んでいった方がいいと思います。

I participated early in the morning, but the guide's energy was so great that it blew away my sleepiness! It was wonderful to swim not only with dolphins but also with turtles. I want to join again!

朝早くからの参加でしたが、眠気を吹き飛ばすかのようなガイドさんのノリがとっても良かったです！！
イルカだけでなくカメも一緒に泳げてよかったです♪また参加したいです♡

The price was a bit high, so I honestly hesitated, but since I was in Hawaii, I decided to join the tour! After diving, I saw rays, sharks, and many beautiful fish; it was truly mystical! I even encountered a turtle after diving!! I'm really glad I participated in the tour! It became a wonderful memory!

値段が値段だったので正直悩みましたがせっかくのハワイなのでツアーに参加しました！
潜水してからはエイやサメ、その他綺麗な魚がいっぱいいて、すごく神秘的でした！そして潜水してからも亀に出会えました！！ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです！いい思い出になりました！

We participated in a family activity at the Dolphin Encounter with our 9-month-old child. After a brief explanation about dolphin ecology, we were able to touch the dolphins, take commemorative photos, and see their tricks up close. Most of the explanations were in English, but there were also occasional bits of broken Japanese.

There was no specific dress code mentioned, but since you'll be kneeling by the water, it's better to wear shorts and flip-flops that can get wet. Wearing pants might get you wet. There's no need to wear a swimsuit.

Next time, when my child is older, I would like to participate in an activity where we can swim with the dolphins. Since it's located at the Kahala Resort, we enjoyed lunch at a hotel restaurant along the beach after the activity.

9ヶ月の子供と家族でウィーファミリーに参加しました。イルカの生態について簡単な説明があった後、イルカに触れたり記念撮影をしたり、技を真近で見たりしました。ほとんど英語ですが、時折片言の日本語も交えて説明してくれました。

服装は特に明記されていませんでしたが、水辺で膝をつくのでハーフパンツ、濡れても良いビーサンで行ったほうが良いです。ズボンで行ったら濡れそうでした。水着で行く必要はありません。

今度は子供が大きくなった時に、イルカと一緒に泳ぐアクティビティに参加してみたいです。カハラリゾートにあるので、アクティビティの後はビーチ沿いにあるホテルのレストランでお昼ご飯を楽しみました。

It was just my husband and me participating on our honeymoon! On that day, the high waves made the boat rock quite a bit, and I ended up feeling pretty seasick, but my husband seemed fine! It was both of our first time snorkeling, but the clear explanations and high energy made us excited from the start!

Even with the high waves, there were plenty of dolphins! Unfortunately, we couldn't get too close, which was a bit disappointing...

Due to the high waves, it seemed that the usual snorkeling spot was closed, so we moved to a different location to start snorkeling!

There were no turtles or fish, and the waves were high, so I quickly got seasick and had to give up... I really wanted to see a sea turtle.

We were able to enjoy light snacks like spam rice balls, some snacks, and plenty of juice and water, which made dining in nature exceptional!

Even while I was feeling seasick, the staff would talk to us, which was reassuring. They said that on days when the milk is not visible, they keep looking for points where you can see dolphins until the end. Amazing!

I recommend bringing seasickness medication for those who are prone to it! It was a lot of fun!

ハネムーンで主人と私2人での参加でした！
この日は高波で船もグワングワン揺れて
私はかなり船酔いしてしまいましたが、
主人は大丈夫そうでした！
2人ともシュノーケリングは初めてでしたが、
わかりやすい説明と高めのテンションで
最初からワクワクさせてくれるような感じ！

高波でもイルカはたくさんいました！
ただあまり近づくことはできずに、そこは残念、、、。

高波のため、いつものシュノーケリングポイントがクローズしていたみたいで場所を移動してシュノーケリング開始！

亀もサカナもいなくて
波が高かったのですぐ酔ってしまい断念、、、。海ガメ会いたかったです。

軽食のスパムおにぎりと
ちょっとしたスナック菓子、ジュースやお水もたくさんいただけて自然の中で食事ができるのは格別です！

船酔い中もスタッフさんが話しかけてくれるので安心です。
ミルクが見えない日には諦めずに最後までいるかが見えるポイントを探すそうです。素晴らしい！

酔いやすい方には酔い止めを持参していくのをお勧めします！
とても楽しかったです！

I woke up really early in the morning and felt sleepy, but from the moment I got on the bus, the staff kept talking non-stop, and their stories were so interesting that my sleepiness disappeared.
Since the waves were high, I took some motion sickness medication before participating.
As soon as we spotted a pod of dolphins, we jumped in and started watching!
I was so excited when I saw the dolphins. They were very cute.
We also went snorkeling, and the water was so clear with lots of fish; it was really beautiful.

朝はすごく早起きで眠かったけれど、バスに乗った瞬間からスタッフの人がずっとしゃべりっぱなしで話も面白くて眠気が吹っ飛びました。
波が高かったので酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。
イルカの群れを見つけたらすぐに飛び込んでウォッチング開始！
イルカを見つけたときにはテンションがあがりました。
とてもかわいかったです。
シュノーケルもして海の透明度が高く、魚がたくさんいて、とてもきれいででした。

I was able to efficiently and quickly move to a location where dolphins are present and successfully encounter them. I thought I would be able to swim closer to them, but it was more of a distant viewing experience, which was different from swimming alongside them. Since they are wild dolphins, I believe there were considerations to avoid stressing them. It was different from my expectations. There were a few people on the boat who got seasick, but they handled that efficiently as well. Additionally, the background music, Hawaiian dancing, and the staff kept the atmosphere lively, which was enjoyable. If you're not a strong swimmer, it might be less enjoyable.

イルカがいる場所へ瞬時に移動して効率よく手際よくイルカに会えるようにして貰い、無事遭遇する事が出来ました。もっとそばで泳げると思っていたのですが、割と遠目で見る感じで共に泳ぐというのとは違ってました。野生のイルカなのでストレスを貯めないように配慮もあると思うのですが。イメージとは違ってました。船上では酔った人も数人いましたが、それも手際よく手当してました。またＢＧＭやハワイアンの踊り、スタッフが道中盛り上げてくれ楽しかったです。泳ぎが得意でないと楽しめないです。

I have always wanted to swim with dolphins. On the day of the experience, we were blessed with good weather and were able to see many dolphins! Additionally, there were baby dolphins due to the season. After dolphin watching, we also got to see sea turtles, and it was fun to dance the hula together at the end. It was truly a precious experience (＾_＾).

Also, for those who have underwater cameras like a GoPro, you can take them snorkeling. I regret not bringing mine because I wasn't sure if I could use it while swimming with the dolphins...

イルカと一緒に泳いでみたいとずっと思っていました。当日、天気にも恵まれ、たくさんのイルカを見ることができました！また、時期的に子イルカもいました。イルカウォッチングのあとはウミガメを見ることもでき、最後にみんなでフラダンスを踊ったのも楽しかったです。本当に貴重な体験ができました（＾_＾）
あと、goproなど水中カメラを持ってる人は、もってシュノーケリングできます。私はイルカのとき持って入っていいか分からず、持って行かなかったことが唯一の心残りです…

I encountered many wild dolphins. There was plenty of time for snorkeling, and I was able to gaze at the dolphins to my heart's content underwater. It was a happy time.

たくさんの野生のイルカに出会えました。シュノーケリングの時間もたくさんあり、海の中で心ゆくまでイルカを見つめていられました。幸せな時間でした。

In the end, I couldn't see anything at all, neither shadow nor figure. It seems like they tried their best, but... I received a ticket for the next boat ride, but since it was the last day of my trip, I couldn't use it. The boat was fairly large and not crowded, so I could go out on the deck or sit comfortably in a chair. It felt like a drive on the water in pleasant weather.

結局、何も影も姿も、見ることはできませんでした。
頑張ってくれたみたいですが・・。
次回乗船チケットをもらいましたが、旅行最終日だったので、使えませんでした。
船はそこそこ大きくて、満員でもないので、甲板に出たり、ゆったり椅子に座ったり。
気持ちのよい天気の中、船でドライブ、といった感じでした。

The crew was excellent! Attentive and super friendly!
Food was really really good! Sliders, roasted Brussels spiritus and veggies w/dip. The sunset was beautiful and we even saw whales!!!

The team at Sea Quest was excellent! The crew was very informative and they really went out of their way to ensure we saw manta rays the whole time we were out on the water. It was such an amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour. It's a real life Blue Planet experience.
If you're nervous about being close to the mantas, don't worry! They are beautiful gentle giants! I recommend grabbing a drink at Rays on The Bay before to calm your nerves.

I had a good time and the staff was really friendly. The pictures and videos they take of you are cool but a bit on the pricey side, especially because we are from Canada and it’s more expensive than USD. They provided us with chips and water which was ok but I give them a 5 star because of how nice they were. Overall it was fun.

Our tour was initially rescheduled due to inclement weather. Sea Quest was really professional and gave us a free GoPro rental to make up for the inconveniences. On the day of the tour, they prepped us with all the necessary gear (prescription snorkels, wet suits, regular snorkels, etc.) And gave us a brief overview of what to expect before we headed into the waters.
We saw about 5 mantas that night. They swam close by and it was a really cool experience. There were 2 sea Quest employees in the water with us helping us each step of the way whether it be to adjust the snorkels or retrieve a noodle. They also kept giving us information about the mantas to make the trip more enjoyable.
After about 45 min in the water it was a short ride back to shore where they had hot chocolate and bags of cookies waiting for us.
Over all a very fun experience. Would definitely recommend.

I was totally surprised to see that there were so many! Although it's early in the morning, the saying "the early bird catches the worm" is definitely true! It's absolutely worth going! This experience can't be had in Japan!

まさかあんないるなんて‼︎っていう感じでした‼︎
朝は早いけど、リアルガチで早起きは三文の徳‼︎
行く価値ありまくり‼︎この体験は日本じゃ出来ませんね‼︎

Swimming with dolphins was one of the things I wanted to do in my life. I finally got to see wild dolphins for the first time! They swam so close that I felt like I could reach out and touch them! I was able to see so many adorable dolphin behaviors, like a baby dolphin swimming with its mother, dolphins holding fins while swimming, and playing around on their backs! It was tough to wake up early, but it was truly moving. I was prepared for it to be difficult since it’s nature, but I encountered the best opportunity. Thank you, Dolphin Master and all the staff!!! Participated on 10/26, and Julie's guidance was the best!

イルカと泳ぐことは人生の中でやりたいことの一つでした。やっと生まれて初めて野生のイルカを見ることができました！
本当に近くまで泳いできてくれて、手を伸ばせば届きそうでした！
しかも赤ちゃんがいたり、手をつないで泳いでいたり、じゃれあってお腹を上にしていたり、イルカの可愛い仕草をたくさん見ることができました！
朝早くて大変でしたが、本当に感動モノです。
自然が相手なので難しいかなと覚悟してたのですが、最高の機会に巡り会えて、イルカ先生、
スタッフの皆様ありがとうございました！！！
10/26参加 ジュリーさんの引率最高！

What a fabulous way to begin a vacation in Oahu! The Captain and Tour Director we’re knowledgeable, generous and entertaining. They made the first day of our vacation even more special than my husband and I imagined! Thank you!!

Sea Maui was an awesome cruise crew was friendly and fun live music was great awesome night on the water definitely recommend it

I was debating whether to join a tour to swim with wild dolphins when I applied... (I was also concerned about the price)
In the end, I'm glad I chose this tour!!
The Japanese guide provided a very detailed explanation of the tour flow during the changing time, and when it was time to interact with the dolphins, the local staff took over. Even though we couldn't communicate verbally, we were able to understand each other through gestures.
Since it's a tourist spot, the food court and other areas are generally on the pricier side, but they gave us three coupons, so I was able to enjoy ice cream for free!
I participated in the first morning session, and afterwards, I had lunch and was able to watch the dolphin show starting at 12:30. The show was at a level that you can't experience in Japan, and it was really great.

申込時に野生のイルカと泳げるツアーにするか悩んでいたのですが…(お値段的にも悩みました)
結果的にこちらのツアーにして良かったです！！
日本語ガイドさんは着替え時にとても詳しくツアーの流れを教えてくれますし、イルカと触れ合う時は現地のスタッフに交代するのですが、言葉は通じずとも身振り手振りで理解できます。
観光地なのでフードコート等も全体的に高めですが、クーポンを3つつけて下さるので無料でアイスが食べれちゃいました！
午前1番の部での参加で、その後はご飯を食べたりして12時半〜のイルカショーも見ることが出来ました。ショーも日本では味わえないレベルでとても良かったです。

I participated in the Dolphin Swim Adventure. Both the dolphins and the staff (foreigners) were very friendly, and I had an incredibly fun interaction, which left me very satisfied. However, it was disappointing that the dolphin pool and the facilities were dirty. I had a hamburger and a chili dog for lunch, but they were cold. There were also a lot of mosquitoes.

ドルフィンスイムアドベンチャーに参加しました。イルカもスタッフのお姉さん(外人)も とてもフレンドリーで、最高に楽しいふれあいができて大満足でした。ただ、イルカのプール内や施設内が汚れていたのが残念でした。
ハンバーガーやチリドッグをランチで食べたのですが、冷たかったです。蚊も多いです。

I was the only participant who joined the tour alone, but Minako and the crew warmly welcomed me, allowing me to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. On the day I participated, I was lucky to see many dolphins, especially baby dolphins swimming alongside, as well as sea turtles and fish. I was very satisfied; it was a moment that enhanced the charm of Hawaii even more. Thank you very much. I would love to join again, whether alone or with others.

ツアーの参加者の中で、唯一1人での参加でしたが、アテンドしてくださったみなこさんやクルーのみなさんが温かく迎えて下さり、安心して楽しめました。
参加した日は、ラッキーなことに、たくさんのイルカたち、特に子供のイルカも一緒に泳いでいるところや、海ガメや魚たちもバッチリ見えて、とても満足しています。ハワイの魅力が更に増した瞬間でした。ありがとうごさいました。また、次回も1人でも何人でも参加したいです。

I was able to see a lot of sharks!! It was amazing!! However, the boat was really rocking, and I got very seasick (・ω・｀).

たくさんのサメを見れました！！
感動！！
ただ、船がめっちゃ揺れて船酔いがやばかったです(・ω・｀)

There seemed to be nearly 80 heads, and I was able to see a lot during the two opportunities. All the staff were very kind, and I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind!

80頭近くが居たようで
2度のチャンスでたくさん見れました
スタッフ皆さん優しい人ばかり
安心して楽しめました！

The team where good and provided for a fun filled evening. The rays are beautiful and we got a few spin moves and seen about 6 animals. I highly recommend the experience and the ocean is lovely and warm. The only downside my wife had never snorkel before and required some extra guidance and assistance that wasn’t given so I did my best to help. Better instructions would have helped.

Every aspect of this trip was spectacular! The friendly staff, the beverages and food, and views were one of the highlights of our trip. Our large group had the best time on the Sea Maui and can't wait to visit Maui and do this again! Thank you again!

It's early in the morning. Since a lot of people are participating, the boat is quite crowded... It feels more like chasing the dolphins rather than swimming with them, which is hard work, haha. I think you might be able to see sea turtles if you're lucky, but since so many people are participating, everyone gathers around the turtles, so unless you're a good swimmer, you won't be able to get close. Even though I didn't request it, they called my name and forced me to take pictures, and the photo purchase is expensive. I thought maybe I should have chosen a different tour!

朝早いです。大勢参加するため船はぎゅうぎゅうです…イルカと泳ぐというよりはイルカを追っかけてるって感じでハードです笑 ウミガメは運良ければ会えると思いますが大勢参加してるためみんなウミガメの周りに集まるので泳ぎうまい人じゃないと近くにみれません。。別に頼んでないのに強制的に名前呼ばれ写真撮らされ、写真購入は高額です。私は違うツアーの方が良かったのかもと思いました！

I had heard that I might not be able to see wild dolphins, but I was able to meet them!
And in a pod!!
It was even more moving than I had imagined!!
I plan to go to Hawaii again next year, and I definitely want to participate again.

野生のイルカで、見れないかもしれないと聞いていたのですが、会うことができました！
しかも群れで！！
想像していた以上に感動的でした！！
来年もハワイに行く予定にしましたが、また今度も是非参加したいと思っています。

I was able to meet six manta rays! The Japanese instructor was very considerate of me, as I’m not good at swimming, and I had a really enjoyable time! Next time, I hope to swim with dolphins.

6枚のマンタに会えました！日本のインストラクターの方も泳ぎが苦手な私を気遣ってくれてとても楽しい時間を過ごせました！今度はイルカと泳げればと思います。

My husband and I went on the snorkel experience and it was the best! We saw about 15 manta rays, including one with a 12 foot wingspan, and probably close to 10 barrel rolls where they came within a few inches of us. Our crew worked hard to make sure we were comfortable and that we had a good time (even made us hot cocoa after we got out of the water). I can't say enough great things about Ocean Encounters- you might find a cheaper manta ray swim, but you won't find a better one.

I made a reservation at the request of my mother, who is hesitant about diving and snorkeling.

We had a great time on the boat ride to the submarine, and the submarine that emerged from the sea was really cool!! The flow was smooth, and I think the pilot made sure there was no unfairness in seating positions! We were able to see sea turtles swimming from inside the submarine, and on the way back, we also saw dolphins! I thought it was a really valuable experience since the fish didn't escape as they do with snorkeling or diving!!

ダイビングやシュノーケルにおっくうな母のリクエストで予約しました。

潜水艦までのボートもすごく楽しむことができ、海中から現れる潜水艦はほんとにかっこよかったです！！
動線もスムーズで、座る位置での不公平がないように潜水艦を操縦してくださっていたのだと思います！
潜水艦の中からウミガメが泳いで行くのも見れて、帰りのボートではイルカもみることができました！
シュノーケルやダイビングより魚たちが逃げないのですごく貴重な体験だと思いました！！