All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

We went out about 30 minutes offshore to search for dolphins. The boat was a speedboat, which might be a bit confusing for those who have participated in snorkeling in places like the Okinawa islands. The snorkeling gear and life jackets were basic, so if you have your own, it's better to bring them along.

The staff were friendly, and there wasn't a photographer as mentioned in the reviews, which made for a fun experience. The Japanese staff were kind and took good care of the children! I wanted to buy some photos, but the original tour price was already quite high. I thought it would be better if the photo cost was included in the tour price, so we could board with peace of mind.

It seems that there were fewer Japanese participants, and there were many English-speaking guests, which allowed us to enjoy the overseas experience.

However, I would like to see improvements in the pickup process. A Japanese staff member came to confirm at 5:30 AM before the driver arrived, and we waited for 40 minutes. It seems there were some issues with the driver, and some Japanese guests were unable to join the tour.

I think it was a good tour since we saw dolphins three times.

I don't think all hotels have the same 5:30 AM pickup, so I would appreciate adjustments to the timing and more reliable pickups.

港から30分ほどの沖合までイルカを探しに行きます。ボードもスピードボードで、沖縄離島などでシュノーケル参加した方などは戸惑われるかと。
シュノーケルもライフジャケットも簡易的なものです。持ってる方は、自分の物を持って行った方が良いです。
スタッフの方はノリが良く、口コミにあったようなカメラマンさんは居なくて楽しく過ごせました。日本人のスタッフさんは、子ども達にも優しく面倒見てくださいました！写真買いたかったけど、元のツアー代もまあまあするし、高いなあと。それならいっそツアー代金に組み込んでくれたら安心して乗り込めるのにとも思いました。

かなり日本人の方の参加は少なくなっているようで英語圏の方が多く、それはそれで海外を楽しむことができました。

ただ、、、ピックアップの仕方は改良求めます。先に日本人スタッフの方が5時半に確認に来られてからドライバーさんが来ますが、40分待ちました。ドライバーさんのミス？でピックアップしてもらえず、ツアーに参加できなかった日本人の方もいるようです。

3回イルカにも会えたしいいツアーだと思います。

どのホテルも同じ5時半ピックアップはないと思うので、時間の調整や確実なピックアップをお願いしたいです。

The number of units was limited, and there was almost always a wait time. Some people were getting seasick while waiting. The actual time spent diving was very short, which was disappointing.

台数が限られてほとんど待ち時間でした。
人によっては待ってる時間で船酔いしていました。実際に装着して潜った時間もすごく短くて不満だった。

We participated as a couple. We were a bit anxious since we were the only Japanese people there, but the staff member Tamae provided us with detailed explanations in Japanese and frequently checked in with us, which made us feel at ease. The manta rays in the night sea were incredibly powerful, and it was a very mystical experience.

夫婦で参加させてもらいました。日本人が私たちのみで不安でしたが、スタッフのタマエさんが日本語で丁寧な説明や頻回な声かけをしてくださり安心できました。夜の海でのマンタは大迫力で、とても神秘的な体験ができました。

With a crew of six, including Japanese staff, we set sail on a new boat with a capacity of about 40 people, under clear skies and gentle winds—perfect weather. After about an hour without spotting any dolphins, we received news of a dolphin sighting from another boat. We rushed to the spot and found the dolphins, and with the signal "GOGO," we took turns jumping into the sea. We were able to see a pod of five dolphins swimming together! After returning to the boat and moving a bit further, we encountered a large group of dolphins! With the second "GOGO" signal, we dove in again. Amazingly, more than ten dolphins swam close to us, including a baby dolphin! Everyone was able to swim with the dolphins. After that, we snorkeled in shallow waters. My wife and I had to retreat to the boat early due to seasickness. I wish we had taken motion sickness medication beforehand. Other guests were also feeling unwell, so it's essential to prepare for seasickness. Thank you to Ryuichi and all the crew for an incredible experience! Mahalo!

日本人のクルーも含めて6名？のスタッフと、快晴かつ風も弱い、最高の天気の中、40名？定員の新しい船で出航。1時間ほどイルカが見つからない中、仲間の船からイルカ目撃の知らせ。スポットへ急ぎイルカを発見、GOGOの合図で順々に海へ飛び込む。5頭のイルカが群れで泳いでいる所を見ることができました！1度船に戻り少し走ると、たくさんのイルカの群れが！GOGOの合図で2度目のダイブ。なんと10頭以上のイルカが次々に近くを泳いでくれて、こどものイルカまで！全員がイルカと泳ぐことができました。その後は浅瀬でシュノーケル。私と妻は船酔いで早めに船上へ退散。酔い止めを飲んでおけばよかった。他のお客さんもAlohaしてる方がいたので、船酔い対策は必須ですね。Ryuichiさんはじめ、クルーの皆さん最高の体験をありがとうございました！Mahalo！

I was very satisfied as we encountered a pod of dolphins multiple times from the beginning to the end of the boat ride! We went snorkeling three times and saw dolphins in the sea.

For lunch, we had tuna sandwiches on the boat. Water was available upon request.

There was an English explanation, but Ken translated it into Japanese, allowing us Japanese speakers to enjoy it with peace of mind.

All the staff were cheerful and energetic, and everyone was very nice, making it a lot of fun!!

ボートに乗ってすぐ最初から最後まで、イルカの群れに何度も遭遇でき、大変満足です！
途中3回、シュノーケルをつけ海に入ってイルカを見ました。

ランチはツナサンドを船上でいただきました。希望すればお水をいただけます。

英語の説明もありましたが、ケンさんが日本語で通訳してくださり、日本人でも安心して楽しむことができました。

スタッフの方々みなさん明るく元気で、良い方ばかりでとても楽しかったです！！

Very relaxing and educational experience. My family and I really enjoyed it.

It doesn't take much time for the Manta rays to show up, swimming with these giant peaceful fish is amazing experience.

We have limited snorkeling experience so it is tiring to float 45 minutes. We are exhausted when returning to the boat. It worths the experience.

Tip: Bring hot drink and chocolate bar with you!

The crew are willing to help with sea sickness and exhaustion, but they only have bottled water. The nearest place to get any replenish is Longs Drugs which requires several minutes of driving.

I was able to see many whales. The light meal (cinnamon roll, fruit, and one drink included) was also delicious.

たくさんのクジラに会えました。
軽食（シナモンロール、フルーツ、ワンドリンク付き）も美味しかったです。

The weather was perfect, and I was moved and healed by the breathtaking view of the deep blue sky and the endless horizon! I had the rare experience of encountering wild dolphins and sea turtles and swimming with them! I'm not good at English, and I'm not a strong swimmer, but thanks to the Japanese staff, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. I was blessed with great weather, and it became the best memory!

最高のお天気で、真っ青の空とどこまでも続く水平線の絶景に感動し、癒されました！
野生のイルカやウミガメに遭遇して一緒に泳ぐという貴重な経験が出来ました！
英語が苦手、泳ぐのも苦手、でも日本語スタッフさんのおかげで安心して楽しむ事ができました。
お天気に恵まれて、最高の思い出になりました！

I was moved by the wild dolphins and the endless horizon! I also encountered sea turtles and was able to swim with the dolphins. Even though I'm not good at English, the Japanese staff were very attentive and made me feel very comfortable and able to enjoy myself! The speed of the boat was thrilling, and it felt like a great deal since we could also do the banana boat activity! It became the best memory!

野生のイルカと、どこまでも続く水平線に感動しました！
ウミガメも遭遇し、イルカとも一緒に泳げて、英語が苦手な私でも日本語スタッフが丁寧にご対応くださり大変安心して楽しめました！
ボートのスピードがスリル満点で、バナナボートのアクティビティも出来たようなお得感！！
最高の思い出になりました！

I was surprised to be welcomed by a pod of spinner dolphins as soon as we set sail. This time, I was able to swim with the dolphins multiple times, and it was an indescribably moving experience. They might have come over to play with us. I also thought the ocean was truly beautiful.

I participated alone this time, but I'm really glad I mustered the courage to join. The staff were all very cheerful and fun, and I especially appreciated the help from Minako, who is a Japanese staff member. Thank you very much. If you come to Hawaii, I definitely recommend experiencing this.

まず出航したてで、ハシナガイルカの群れにお迎えされて驚きました。今回はイルカと何回も一緒に泳ぐことができて、言葉にならないほど感動しました。イルカからこちらに遊びに来てくれたのかもしれません。海も本当に美しいと思いました。
今回1人で参加でしたが、勇気を出して参加して本当に良かったです。スタッフの皆さんはとてもかななななななかななに明るく楽しくて、特に日本人スタッフのみなこさんにはとてもお世話になりました。ありがとうございました。ハワイに来たらぜひ体験してみてください。

We participated with children aged 7, 12, and 14. The kids were able to participate safely and had a lot of fun. Although the explanations were in English, there were also materials available in Japanese.

During our time, a Japanese captain kindly taught us various things. We were quite anxious, but we were all very satisfied, including the children.

子供7.12.14歳含めて参加しました。
子供達も安全に参加することができ、とても楽しめました。
英語での説明でしたが、日本語での説明資料もありました。

私どもの時は日本の方が船長さんで親切に色々教えていただき
不安いっぱいでしたが、子供含めて大満足です。

I was able to see dolphins! They felt further away than I expected, but the staff who spoke Japanese supported us, so even if you don't speak English, you can enjoy it with peace of mind. It gets a bit strict when chasing the dolphins because it's dangerous, but they are very kind on the boat. However, I purchased the photos taken on the day, and there were not many of them. I was told that if you ask, they will take more, so if you plan to buy, feel free to promote yourself!

イルカ見れました！思っていたより遠い感じでしたが日本語ができるスタッフが一緒にサポートしてくれて英語ができなくても安心して楽しめます。イルカを追いかける時は危ないので少し厳しめになりますが船の上ではとても優しいです。ただ当日写真撮影をしてくれ購入しましたが写真の枚数は少なかったです。アピールすれば撮ってくれるとのことでしたので、購入予定の場合はドンドン自分からPRをどうぞ！

We participated as a couple with our two 4-year-old children. During the experience, we were unable to take photos ourselves, as the staff took pictures for us. Therefore, the photos with the dolphins were supposed to be very important memories. However, when we checked the photos at the end during the purchase, one child's photo was missing, and when we asked the staff, they couldn't explain why... It was very disappointing that, even though the photos were included in the price, we didn't have a photo of one of our children.

夫婦と4歳の子ども2人で参加しました。
体験中は自分たちで写真を撮ることはできず、スタッフの方が撮影してくださるシステムだったため、イルカとの写真はとても大事な思い出になるはずでした。ところが、最後購入時に写真を確認すると子ども1人の分が撮影されておらず、スタッフに尋ねても理由は分からないとのこと…。
写真も料金に含まれているのに、子ども1名の写真が残らなかったのは非常に残念でした。

I experienced a submarine for the first time. The submarine itself is not something you can experience often, so it was a valuable and enjoyable experience. However, I didn't see as many fish as I had expected. The boat that takes you to the submarine, and the submarine itself when it's near the surface, can be quite rocky. Neither my husband nor I are prone to seasickness, but we both felt a bit queasy.

初めて潜水艦を体験しました。
潜水艦自体は中々体験できないので、貴重な経験ができて楽しかったです。
ただ、魚は思ったよりも見えませんでした。
潜水艦まで移動する船、そして潜水艦が海面近くにある時はかなり揺れます。
そこまで船酔いする方ではないですが、私も夫も船酔いしました。

I had a great experience. Thank you very much. If you go to Hawaii, be sure to try it out. I highly recommend it!

良い体験ができましたm(_ _)m
ありがとうございました。
ぜひハワイに行った際は体験してみてください。
おすすめです！

I had a great experience. Thank you very much. If you go to Hawaii, definitely give it a try. I recommend it.

良い体験ができましたm(_ _)m
ありがとうございました。
ぜひハワイに行った際は体験してみてください。
おすすめです。

Shortly after arriving offshore, we encountered a type of dolphin called the false killer whale. They are very large dolphins, and I will never forget the sight of a family swimming towards us in the water. They passed by us once, but then returned nearby, and the mother and child began to play, going up and down vertically at the surface. We were able to watch them closely for a long time. Later, our guide told us that the father dolphin had come to scout us out first and check us out. Once he gave the OK, the mother and child continued to play nearby.

At the shallow snorkeling spot we moved to afterward, we saw fish below and slowly swimming sea turtles (honu). The honu occasionally came up to the surface to breathe, poking their heads out, which was very adorable.

Finally, a pod of spinner dolphins appeared, showing their twin dorsal fins at the surface, and some even spun around, which was very cute. There were probably around 50 of them. I was surprised to hear that they are nocturnal and that during the day, half of their brains are asleep, allowing them to swim almost while sleeping.

Our Japanese guide, who was also our driver and joined us in the water, shared information about the types and behaviors of the dolphins, which was very nice! His name was Ryuichi. The main guide was a cool woman named Brooke, who dove deep like a mermaid and took a lot of videos for us. The captain told us, "Now! Jump into the sea!" and we splashed in, floating on the surface. When we looked down, dolphins were swimming by and turtles were gliding around...

Our family borrowed wetsuits, but since no other participants from Europe or America were wearing them, we found it quite warm before entering the water. With a large bath towel, we probably wouldn't have needed them at all.

沖に到着して間もなく、コビレゴンドウと言う種類のイルカに出会えました。
とても大きなイルカで、水の中でファミリーが並んでこちらへ向かってくる姿は忘れられません。一度通り過ぎましたが、その後近くに戻ってきて、親子が水面へ垂直に上がったり下がったりして遊び始め、その姿をずーーと傍で見ることが出来ました。後でガイドさんのお話で、最初にお父さんイルカが偵察に来て私たちをチェックしていたのだとか。お父さんのOKが出て、お母さんと子供が近くで遊び続けていたのだそうです。
その後移動した浅瀬のシュノーケルスポットでは、下にお魚と、ゆっっくり泳ぐウミガメ（ホヌ）達が。ホヌは時々息をしに海面へあがってきてぽこっと頭を出します。それがとても愛らしい。
最後はスピナードルフィンの群れが現れ、海面にツインで背びれを見せて、時々スピンする子もいてとてもかわいい。多分50匹くらいはいそうでした。夜行性だそうで、昼間は脳の半分は寝ていてほぼ寝ながら泳いでいると聞いて驚きました。これで寝ているなんて・・・。日本人ガイドの方（ドライバー兼海にも一緒に入ります）がイルカの種類や習性なども教えてくれたのが、とても良かったです！龍一さんという方でした。
メインのガイドはブルックという格好良い女性で、人魚のように深く潜って行ったり、動画を沢山撮ってきてくれました。私たちは船長に「今だ！海へ入れ！」と言われ、ジャブンとして水面でプカプカ浮いて、「下見て！！」と言わ、顔をつけて見ていると、ちょうどイルカが通って行ったり、カメが泳いでいたり･･･。

私たち家族は一応、ウエットスーツを借りましたが（他の欧米参加者で借りている人はなし）海に入るまでは逆に暑いくらいで、大きなバスタオルがあれば、確かに要らなかったかなという感じでした。

This sunset cruise was amazing! The staff was outstanding, the drinks and food were delicious and the live music was fantastic. I highly recommend this cruise.

It's a real submarine. Although it was made for tourism, you can see the bottom of the ocean in Waikiki. The air conditioning works well, so it's comfortable, and I was able to see small fish and sharks. Unfortunately, I didn't see any sea turtles.

本物の潜水艦です。観光用に作られたものではありますが、ワイキキの海の底を見ることができます。エアコンがきちんと効いているので快適だし、小さな魚やシャークをを見ることができました。残念ながらウミガメは見られませんでした。

The crew was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the sharks and ocean life!! A win!

The two star review is because we did get to see Manta Rays, and they were amazing. But the company itself only deserves one star. They were a disorganized mess from start to finish and it seemed like they had never led a tour before. We showed up to the storefront on time, but they spent so much time with a family with lots of kids (making changes, asking questions, listening to their complaints, etc.) that by the time they checked us in we were rushing to make it to the boat on time. We had to park far away and were running to get to the dock. We didn't realize we didn't need to rush because the people at the dock had no idea what was going on. They couldn't organize people into groups, they counted over and over, hoping people were coming out of the bathroom, and we had to tell them that a group of three had canceled at the storefront at the last minute and wouldn't be showing up. The leader of our group seemed like she had never lead a tour before. They got us out to the viewing area with no issues, but once we arrived there was much yelling among the guides about how to turn on the light boards, how to hook them together, how to swim and pull them together, etc. The tour as advertised said everyone needed to know how to swim, but they let quite a few little children come on the tour. All of the kids were freaked out in the dark water and there was a lot of crying and screaming. Then fire worms (stinging sea centipedes that usually live at the bottom but come out to reproduce around the full moon) appeared. That was obviously not the fault of the tour guides, but we kept asking what the creatures were and our guide said she had no idea, but no need to worry (even though she's a marine biologist). Eventually mass panic ensued as people were being stung by the fire worms, so they loaded us on the boats early and took us back. My husband swam and pulled all the light boards back to the boat because the tour guides were so confused/disorganized.

Captain Steff
Japanese staff member Ryuichi
Brooke, who took the photos
Thank you for an amazing experience!

It was a very precious experience.
We dove with dolphins twice, and both times it was a false killer whale!
During the first dive, we swam hard and caught a glimpse of the pod. On the second dive, before we could swim much, we encountered a father, mother, and child. At first, the father was cautious, but once he realized we were not a threat, the mother began to train the child on how to breathe right in front of us, repeating it several times! A few times, they came up right below us, which was a bit scary (laughs). After saying goodbye, surprisingly, the mother and child returned to show us the child swimming again! Was it a proud moment for them? It was moving!

At the turtle spot, we saw about three turtles just sitting still, allowing us to watch them being cleaned by fish. While looking down, one suddenly appeared right beside us, observed us for a while, and then swam away!

On the way back, we swam alongside a pod of about 50 spinner dolphins, watching them spin and seeing the little ones attempt jumps. It was adorable to see a tiny baby swimming with the whole family.

Steff accurately read the dolphins' movements and gave us dive instructions. Ryuichi drove the shuttle bus, provided precise interpretation on the boat, and supported the children with life vests during the dives, which was a great help. The lovely staff member Brooke swam at the front, took photos, and quickly shared the footage via AirDrop. It became a wonderful memory!
Thank you, everyone.
This time, there were 17 people on the boat, with 6 of us being Japanese!

船長のステッフさん
日本人スタッフの龍一さん
撮影してくれたブルックさん
凄い体験、ありがとうございました！

とても貴重な体験でした。
イルカは2回ダイブしましたが、2回ともコビレゴンドウでした。イルカと言うかクジラでした！
1回目はダイブして頑張って泳いで群れがちらっと見えました。2回目はダイブしてあまり泳がないうちにすぐ、
お父さん、お母さん、子供の3頭で、最初のうちはお父さんが警戒していましたが、敵ではないと分かったらしくお母さんが子供に呼吸の仕方を、私達の目の前で何度も繰り返しトレーニングしてくれました！何度かは真下から上がって来て、少し怖いぐらいでした（笑）その後さよならしたのですが、何と！再びお母さんと子供が戻ってきて、子供を紹介する様に、再び私達に泳いでいる子供を見せにきてくれました！！
自慢の子供なのかな？感動しました！

亀のスポットも最初から３匹ほどじっつとして、魚にクリーニングしている姿を見せてくれました。
下をみていたら、突然真横に現れて、こっちを観察してくれてしばらく回りを泳いでくれた後潜って行きました！

その後は帰りにスピナードルフィンの50頭くらいの群れと並走して、スピンしてくれたり、子供の失敗ジャンプを見たり、本当に小さな赤ちゃんが家族みんなと一緒に泳いで可愛かったです。

ステッフは的確にイルカの動きを読んで、ダイブの指示をくれて、
龍一さんは、送迎バスの運転や、ボート上では的確に通訳して下さり、ダイブしたらしんがりを努めて下さり、子供を救命様の浮きでサポートして下さり、助かりました。
綺麗なスタッフのブルックさんは、先頭で泳いでくれて、撮影もしてくれて、映像をすぐにエアドロップで共有して下さり。大変良い思い出になりました！
皆様、ありがとうございました。
船は今回は17名で6名日本人でした！

Swimming with a pod of false killer whales and long-finned pilot whales, and experiencing the thrill of swimming alongside sea turtles and colorful fish below was like a dream. The staff, including Steff and Brooke, were kind, and even if you're worried about your English, Ryuichi's careful interpretation provides great reassurance. I had the rare opportunity to see a sea urchin up close. For those prone to seasickness, bringing motion sickness medication will make your experience even more enjoyable. The excitement waiting for you is enough to blow away any small worries, creating a lifelong memory etched in your heart. I highly recommend this experience for families.

コビレゴンドウとハシナガイルカの群れと一緒に泳ぎ、3時間目には、真下にはウミガメ、色鮮やかな魚たちと一緒に泳ぐ体験。まるで夢の中のような体験でした。ステッフさんと、ブルックさん、スタッフの皆さんも親切で、英語が不安でも龍一さんの丁寧な通訳でとても安心です。ウニをとってみせてもらったり本当に貴重な体験をさせて頂きましたが。酔いやすい方は酔い止めを準備するとさらに快適に楽しめます。小さな不安を吹き飛ばすほどの感動が待っていて、心に刻まれる一生の思い出になりました。家族で体験するのにも最高におすすめです。

We reserved a private tour for 10 people, including our four grandchildren and our four daughters and their husbands. During the snorkeling, where we saw sea turtles and fish, we were able to enjoy it together at the pace of the little ones without any worries.

孫4人と娘たち夫婦4人に、私たち夫婦で10名の貸切としてもらいました。ウミガメや魚を見るシュノーケリングでは、小さい子供のペースで気兼ねなくわがままに、皆んなで楽しめました。

The guys were great, there were a ton of sharks. Just wish they would have given a little bit of instruction as to the use of the snorkel. I spent a fair amount of time afraid I wasn’t using it properly and would inhale the water. Otherwise it was a super experience! I would definitely recommend Hawaii Shark Experience.

It was a valuable experience, but it felt too commercialized, and I wasn't moved by it. There were about 40 participants in the tour I joined, and there were many other boats from different companies in the area. Right below us, there was also a group diving. Due to the timing, we could definitely see a lot of manta rays. They appeared one after another and even spun right in front of us.

貴重な体験でしたが、あまりにも商業的な感じがして、感動はありませんでした。私の参加したツアーの参加者は40人くらいで、現地には他社の船もいっぱいでした。私たちの真下では、ダイビングしているグループもいました。時期的なこともあって、確かにマンタはたくさん見ることができます。次から次へと現れて、目の前で回転してくれたりもしました。

Great cruise, great staff, great live music, great food and drinks and great views of course!!!! Everything was wonderful! :))

We were traveling with young kids who were not really into snorkeling.. so we were looking inexpensive ways to look at some beautiful marine life. This was perfect for us. 5 minutes walk from our resort. Friendly, knowledgeable and more importantly patient staff. Luckily we kind of got a private tour as there was no one else at the same time as ours.

Kids loved it, we loved it too. Definitely recommended!!

I was lucky enough to see dolphins up close multiple times while snorkeling, and it was so much fun. The staff were kind and great people.

There were also Japanese staff members, so even those who are not good at English can enjoy themselves without worry. The conversations were interesting, so I want to go again.

Since the dolphins are wild, it seems that on unlucky days you might not see them, but just being on the boat is enjoyable, so I highly recommend it.

運が良かったのかシュノーケリングでイルカを何度も間近で見ることができすごく楽しかったです。
スタッフも親切で良い人達でした。

日本人のスタッフもいて英語が苦手な人も安心して楽しめます。
話しも面白かったのでまた行きたいです。

イルカは野生なので運が悪い日は見ることができないみたいなのですが、ボートにまたがってるだけでも楽しいのでおすすめです。