All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I was a bit anxious being alone, but Julie was bright and kind in her response. I had wanted to join a dolphin swimming tour for a long time, but I never had a friend to go with me. This time, I came to Hawaii alone for the first time and decided to participate without hesitation. I was worried about not being able to swim well, not having much experience with snorkeling, and not being young anymore, but my strong desire to see the dolphins helped me get through it. Thank you so much to Julie, of course, to the warm Papa, to Brandon who led us, and to Mele who took beautiful photos!

ひとりで少し不安でしたが ジュリさんが明るく優しく対応してくれました。
ずっ〜と前からイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加したかったのですが中々同行してくれる友人がいなく、今回初めてひとりでハワイに来ることになり、迷わず参加しました。
ほとんど泳げないこと、シュノーケルを使ったことがあまり無い事、そして若く無い事が不安でしたが、イルカを観たい一心で何とかなりました。
ジュリさんももちろん、暖かいパパさん、リードしてくれたブランドン、綺麗に？撮ってくれたメレさん 本当に有難うございました！

I took a tour bus to the location.
During the bus ride, the guide provided various explanations, making it a fun time.

Also, after arriving, the Japanese staff at the park were very attentive, allowing us to experience everything without any worries.

It's best to wear your swimsuit in advance; you just need to take it off when you get there. A bath towel and a change of clothes are sufficient.

As for the interaction with the dolphins, the instructor does not speak Japanese, but communication through gestures and other means is more than enough. It lasts about an hour, but it was so enjoyable that it flew by.

After the experience, we participated in a dolphin feeding experience (additional fee). We explored the park until it was time to leave. Although it was surprisingly small, we had a great time interacting with birds, watching the sea lion show, the dolphin show, shopping for souvenirs, and dining… it all went by in a flash.

ツアーバスにて現地へいきました。
バスの中では、ガイドさんがさまざまな説明を行ってくれ楽しい時間でした。

また、到着後もパークの日本語スタッフが丁寧に対応してくれ、不安なく体験できました。

水着は予め着用、現地では脱ぐだけ。
バスタオルと着替えがあれば十分です。

イルカとのふれあいですが、
インストラクターの方は日本語不可ですが、ジェスチャーなりなんなりで充分コミュニケーションしてくれます。
約1時間ですが、楽しすぎてあっという間でした。

体験後はイルカエサやり体験(別料金)をしました。
帰りの時間まではパーク内を散策。
意外と狭いのですが、鳥とのふれあい、アシカショー、イルカショー、お土産、食事…とこれまたあっという間でした。

What a fantastic tour, a lot more than expected. Very knowledgeable of all the coral and sea creatures. Not just for kids our party was 2 adults so we had fun too.

During my stay on the Big Island this time, I had to change my original plans due to the eruption of Kilauea volcano, but the manta night snorkeling I was able to fit in became my best memory.

The boat moves forward, chasing the sunset sinking into the horizon from the harbor. It's a large rubber boat, so we straddle the edge and enjoy the feeling of being on a banana boat. After about 10 minutes, we arrive at the snorkeling point.

There is a bright light installed under a large surfboard-shaped float, and while holding on, we waited… and after about 4 or 5 minutes, they came! Mantas started gathering around us! They were gracefully gliding and feeding right in front of us. We had to be careful not to bump into them as they were so close that we could see inside their mouths and gills clearly.

There were nearly 10 individuals. Out of the 40 minutes we spent underwater, 30 minutes were filled with a manta ballet show. I have seen mantas while diving before, but the proximity and density were on a completely different level. It was truly a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it!

今回のハワイ島滞在は、キラウエア火山の噴火で当初の予定を変更せざるおえなかったのですが、開いた時間に入れたマンタナイトシュノーケリングが一番の思い出になりました。
港から水平線に沈むサンセットを追いかけるように船は進みます。大きなゴムボートなので船縁にまたがり、バナナボート気分を楽しむこと10分程でポイントに着きます。
大きなサーフボード状の浮きの裏に明るいライトが設置してあり、つかまりながら待っていると…4,5分程で来ました来ましたマンタが集まってきました！
目の前でくるりくるりと舞いながら補食していました。あまりにも近くでマンタにぶつからないように注意が必要なほどで、口の中やエラの中までしっかり見えました。
個体数は10枚近くでしょうか。水中にいた40分のうち30分はマンタ乱舞ショーでした。
今までダイビングでマンタを見た事もありますが、近さと密度が段違いです。本当に良い経験になりました。オススメです！

The entire experience was amazing. The crew was friendly, the scooters themselves were fun, and the divers that stayed next to each scooter did such a great job showing the sights and making it fun. Easily a highlight of our trip!

I enrolled in Dolphin Junior High.
All the instructors were cheerful, and I had a great experience!

As soon as the boat set sail, we spotted a pod of dolphins and were able to swim close to them.
When we arrived at the next snorkeling spot, we saw five large sea turtles, and we could also watch them come up to the surface for air.

In the end, we all danced the hula and had a fun experience.
The boat also had a restroom, which was reassuring!

イルカ中学に入校しました。
インストラクターさんの皆さんが陽気な人ばかりで楽しく体験できました！

船が出港してすぐにイルカの群れを発見し、イルカの群れと近くに一緒に泳ぐことができました。
次のスノーケルスポットに到着し、2回目のスノーケルをすると大きなウミガメが5匹おり、息継ぎをしに海面に上がって来る様子も見れました。

最後は皆でフラを踊って楽しく体験できました。
船にはトイレもあって安心でした！

I was not confident in my swimming skills and was anxious about my stamina, but the instructor provided excellent support. It was clear that they were paying close attention to each participant. The conversations on the bus were also very enjoyable, and we arrived in no time. The dolphins appeared right away! We also got to see many sea turtles. I never imagined I could swim with so many dolphins and sea turtles. Just the amazing location alone was more than satisfying, but it was the warmth of the crew that truly healed me. Especially the instructor, J, who is half Japanese and half Hawaiian, was beautiful. Thank you so much. It became the best memory. There seemed to be many repeat customers, and I completely understand why. With the best ocean and crew, I will definitely come back again! I think there are various reviews out there, but I hope you continue to stay true to your character.

泳ぎが苦手で、体力にも自信が余りなく不安でしたが、インストラクターさんがしっかりサポートしてくれました。
たくさんの参加者ひとりひとりをしっかり目配せしておられるのがよく分かりました。
バス中でのトークもとっても楽しく、あっという間に到着。
イルカ先生、すぐに登場されました！
海カメもたくさん会えました。
こんなにたくさんのイルカと海カメと泳げるなんて。
最高のロケーションだけでももう十分すぎるほど満足なのですが、クルーの皆さんの温かさに何より癒されました。
特に日本とハワイのハーフさんのインストラクター、美人のJさん。
本当にありがとう。最高の思い出になりました。
リピーターのお客様も多そうでしたが、納得です。
最高の海とクルーさん達、必ずまた会いに行きます！！
色んなレビューがあると思うけれど、これからもそのままのキャラクターでがんばっていただきたいです。

I saw a lot of dolphins! I was able to swim with them! When the captain spots a dolphin, he immediately calls for us to jump into the sea. During the first three attempts, we couldn't encounter any dolphins, but on the fourth try, we hit the jackpot! I think I swam with the dolphins for about two minutes. It was really moving. However, it requires quite a bit of stamina, and by the time we went snorkeling with the sea turtles, I was completely exhausted and quickly got back on the boat. Also, it gets quite cold on the boat. You can rent a wetsuit for $10, so I think it's a good idea to prepare one in advance.

イルカ、沢山見られました！一緒に泳げました！
船長さんがイルカを見つけたらすぐ海に入るよう声が掛かります。最初の3回は中々イルカと鉢合わせられませんでしたが、4回目はバッチリ！2分くらいイルカと一緒に泳いでいたんじゃないかなぁと思います。すごく感動しました。でも結構体力が必要で、ウミガメシュノーケリングの時間にはヘトヘトになってしまい、とっとと船に上がってしまいました。あと、船上はかなり寒いです。10ドルでウェットスーツ借りられるので、用意して行くと良いと思います。

I had a very precious experience swimming in a pool with dolphins, touching them, and holding onto their fins!

Although the price isn't cheap, I felt it was worth more than the cost!

They also took several photos for us, and the composition was great, so I decided to purchase them. It became a wonderful memory.

イルカと一緒のプールに入り
イルカに触れたり、ヒレに掴まって泳いだり
とても貴重な体験ができました！

価格も安くはないですが、値段以上の価値はあると感じました！

写真も何枚かとってもらえるのですが、
構図もよくて買わせていただき、
いい思い出になりました

It was my first time snorkeling, and being older, I was a bit worried. However, I was thrilled to encounter so many manta rays! They came to us in such numbers, and it was a wonderful experience.

シュノーケリングは初めてでその上、年配者でちょっと心配してましたが⁉️
沢山のマンタに出逢えて感激しました、‼️
私達のために、というほど沢山やって来てくれて、体験できてとても良かったです。

It was more fun than I expected, and I was very satisfied! Under the guidance of the fun character Musashi, I completed the Iruka Middle School curriculum! By chance, I got to meet the principal of Iruka, and the boat captain and crew members conveyed their hospitality so warmly! Is this also the power of Iruka? On the day of the Hawaii lantern floating, I was able to connect with the ocean and express my gratitude, which was also wonderful.

期待以上の楽しさで、大満足！楽しいキャラのムサシさんの引率で、いるか中学カリキュラムを、修了！偶然にも、いるか校長に会えて、ボート船長、クルーメンバーも、おもてなしの心がじんと伝わりました！これも、いるかパワーかな？ハワイ灯籠流しの当日、海と仲良くなれて、感謝出来て、これまた、よかったです。

Captain Dave and deck hands Dave and Martin were fantastic. We had young and old on the trip and everyone had a good time - except maybe the ones who got seasick - it was a little rough on the day of our trip according to Martin. The time in the cage was worth the cost and each person had plenty of time in the cage to see the sharks. You have to have some strength in your arms to hold onto the cage and keep your body in position to see the sharks. Not sure if the rough conditions added to that or not. Once in a life time experience, so if you are unsure about doing it - do it for sure! The ocean water was an amazing deep blue that was a surprise to me, it was awesome!!!

It was a cloudy day... I arrived early and parked the rental car in the hotel parking lot to check in. There was a counter outside the hotel and a store located a bit deeper inside, which was a little confusing. When the time came, I boarded a contact boat with about 20 participants, including several Japanese people, and in a few minutes, we reached the submarine.

We quickly boarded and began our dive... I enjoyed about 40 minutes while watching the coral and the fish swimming around. We dove down to about 100 feet, or 30 meters, but it felt a bit dark, possibly due to the cloudy sky, and I felt a greater distance from the fish than I expected. It might have been more beautiful if it had been sunny.

At the counter, they put a sticker on the parking ticket to cover the fee. When I tried to pay with my card, it didn’t recognize it, and I panicked a bit as several cars lined up behind me, but I called and they opened it for me, so it all worked out.

当日は曇り空…早めに到着しホテルの駐車場にレンタカーを止めて受付。 ホテルの外のカウンターとホテル内の少し奥にある店舗があり、少し戸惑いました。 時間になると日本人数名を含む20名ほどの参加者と共に連絡用の船に乗り込み数分で潜水艦へ。
早速乗り込み潜水開始…サンゴやそこを泳ぐ魚を見ながら40分程楽しみました。100フィート、30メートル程まで潜りましたが、曇り空のせいか若干暗く感じたのと思っていたより魚と距離感を感じました。 晴れていればもっと綺麗だったのかもしれません。
カウンターで駐車券にステッカーを貼ってくれて料金をカバーしてくれます。2ドル足りずにカード支払いしようとしたらカードを認識せず…後ろに数台並び焦りましたが、電話して開けてもらい事なきを得ました。

The boat took off at an incredible speed, and I experienced a thrill that really got my adrenaline pumping. When we arrived at the spot, two manta rays swam right below us, circling for about 45 minutes—it was amazing!
However, don't underestimate the Hawaiian nights!
With wet bodies and the wind from the boat, the temperature dropped as the sun set, making the return trip very cold!
If you're participating, definitely bring something to keep warm!
It was a tour that my 75-year-old mother could also join.

出発してボートはすごいスピードで、スリルを味わい、テンションが、上がりました。ポイント到着して、マンタが2枚がすぐに私たちの下でグルグルと回ってくれて、約45分間最高でしたよ！
でも、夜のハワイを甘くみてはいけない！
濡れた体にボートの風、太陽が沈んで気温も下がり、帰りは非常に寒い！
参加される方は羽織る物を絶対に持って行きましょう！
75歳の母も参加できるツアーでした。

There were staff members who spoke Japanese, creating a very friendly environment. The instructor only spoke English, but they guided us in a way that was easy to understand. If you go to the first session in the morning, you'll make it in time for the 12:30 show, and you'll be able to return to Waikiki in the afternoon, making good use of your time.

日本語を話せる受付の方もいて、とても親切な環境でした。インストラクターは英語のみですが分かりやすく進行してくれます。朝一の回に行くと、1230のショーにも間に合い、午後にはワイキキに戻れて時間も有効につかえますよ。

This was an awesome night as a family seeing the manta rays so closely. We really enjoyed it and will always remember it.

Motion sickness medication is a must (laughs). It shakes quite a bit. But the staff were amazing! They engaged with us to lift our spirits and made us laugh. Of course, I was satisfied to see the dolphins, but what made me the happiest was being able to swim with the sea turtles! Being able to see the sea turtles swimming gracefully at just the right distance is a lifelong memory. Also, the captain's homemade burgers are the best!

酔い止めは必須です（笑）結構揺れます。でもスタッフの皆様はさすがです！
私たちの気分を紛らわそうと声をかけてくれたり、笑わせてくれたりしました。イルカを見ることが出来たのはもちろん満足なのですが、私が一番うれしかったのは、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことが出来たことです！スイスイ優雅に泳ぐウミガメを近からず遠からずの距離で見ることができたのは一生の思い出ですね。あと船長お手製のハンバーガーは最高です！

It is very windy on the boat, so a jacket is essential. I was quite disappointed that I couldn't encounter any whales, but in the end, I was able to see a whale, so it was really great!

船の上はとても風が強いので、上着は必須です。
なかなかクジラに遭遇できず、残念に思っていたが、最後の最後にクジラを見ることが出来たのでとてもよかったです！

The whole tour from start to finish was breath taking! Truely an experience of a lifetime. To be able to go under the waters depths and see the hawaiian pyramids and see the marine life in their natural habitat . Loved it

There were few fish. More than half of the scenery was empty. I felt seasick. Since they don't shine white light on the fish, it was almost a black-and-white world. It was a wedding, so despite having paid a lot of money, my mother whispered, "This is one of the three major disappointments in Hawaii."

魚が少ない。何も無い景色が半分以上。船酔い。魚に白色光を当てないので、ほぼ白黒の世界。結婚式だったので、折角高いお金を払ったのに、母親が「これはハワイ三大ガッカリの１つ」と呟いていました。

This was my first experience like this. Being rocked by the boat while watching the sunset and heading to a spot where manta rays are found was incredible. As it got darker and the sun set, I was a bit worried about the scary dark color of the sea, but when we arrived at the manta ray spot, there were many other tour boats with lights, so it was fine. Once we got into the water, after a while, the manta rays came and performed flips right next to us, providing an amazing experience. I definitely want to go see the manta rays again.

こんな体験は初めてです。船にゆられて、夕日を見ながらマンタのいる場所まで行くなんて。だんだん暗くなって夕日が落ちると怖い暗い海の色にちょっと心配でしたが、マンタの場所に来ると他のツアーの船も一杯で明かりもあったので大丈夫でした。そして海に入ると暫くしたら、マンタがやってきて何度も何度もスレスレに宙返りをしながらサービス満点でした。またマンタに会いに行きたいと思いました

This was an unforgettable once-in-a-a-lifetime experience! Definitely recommend swimming with the manta rays. It will be one of the most majestic experiences of wildlife you will ever have. A note we were unaware of: it seems essentially all ventures to swim with the mantas leave from a similar dock area and set anchor at essentially the same spot in the water--which is just a few hundred yards out from the dock.

It was a nice outing. You can bring your own liquor. The crew was nice. They only offer beer and water, but I think wine would be a nice addition. It was good, especially for the price. Nothing exceptional though.

I was moved when I saw the manta ray right in front of me. However, holding onto the glass boat and floating in the sea for a long time was quite tiring. It gets pretty cold at night. It's definitely better to rent a wetsuit, and when you return to the boat and take off the wetsuit, it gets quite chilly, so having a 100 yen store raincoat or a Uniqlo down jacket would be helpful.

マンタを目の前で見たときは感動しました。ただ、グラスボートにつかまって
ずっと海に浮いてるのも結構疲れた。夜なので結構寒いです。ウエットスーツは必ず借りた方が良いし船に戻ってウエットスーツを脱ぐとかなり冷えるので
100均のレインコート、ユニクロのダウン等があると助かります

Had an amazing time on the manta ray snorkel. Definitely worth it. The manta rays get within inches from you, and the experience is unlike anything else. Crew and boat were also awesome. Ended up loving the snorkeling experience so much we went out on a day trip a day later which was also amazing!

I participated in a three-generation family trip! My father had been hoping to see a submarine! I was so moved when I saw it emerge from the sea before diving!! However, once we dove, there were not many fish to see. I was expecting to see a variety of fish, but there was a lot of time spent just looking at the endless seabed, with only occasional fish…

3世代家族旅行で参加しました！
父が希望していた、潜水艦！潜る前に海から現れる姿を見て見たときは、感動しましたー！！
が、いざ潜ると、魚少ないのですね〜
もう少し色々な魚が見られるのかな？と期待していましたが、果てしなく続く海底を眺める時間も多く、たまに魚…という感じでした、汗

I took my 7.3-year-old daughter to participate in Dolphin Touch (without swimsuits). We boarded a large bus with participants from various locations and set off! It was cold inside the bus, so a jacket is necessary. The scenery on the way was beautiful.

The location is surrounded by the sea and mountains, and just being there is healing. There is a "Wolphin," a mix of a whale and a dolphin, which exists only in two places in the world.

The birdhouse was an incredibly fun experience, where you can feed the birds inside. Many beautiful birds perched on our hats and hands, and the kids were super excited! Additionally, there were sea turtles, opportunities to feed fish, and a small slide, making it a place full of activities.

7,3歳の娘を連れってドルフィンタッチ(水着なし)に参加。大きなバスに各所から参加者が乗り込んで出発！バス内が寒く、、上着必要です。
着くまでの景色が綺麗でした。
場所は海と山に囲まれた所で、いるだけで癒されます。世界で二頭しかいない、クジラとイルカが混ざった、”ウォルフィン”がいます。
鳥小屋がとにかく面白い体験で、小屋内で餌をあげれます。帽子や手に綺麗な鳥が沢山止まり、子どもも大興奮‼︎ その他、ウミガメもいたり魚に餌やりが出来たり、ちょっとした滑り台があったり、遊びが満載でした。

It was great seeing these amazing creatures but this is not so much a see the great manta ray in nature as much as it is a highly commercialized, 'we've figured out how to give you a manta-ray petting zoo experience'. They boat you out, extend a floating ladder with lights (to attract plankton), and then have you float and hold onto the ladder as the rays swim below you. They do come very close to you (and may brush against you) as they eat the plankton. Pretty neat for the first several passes but since you are surrounded by other boats doing the same thing with their own floating ladder-like structures the rays will spend their time with whomever has the brightest lights. After about :30 minutes of this people start getting bored and getting back on the boats. It was fun and interesting and glad we did it but not really "swimming with the rays".

Under the clear blue sky, I boarded the boat welcomed by a genuine Hawaiian captain and a cheerful crew. Just as we were about to leave the harbor, we encountered a sea turtle right away! And to our surprise, we also saw a pod of dolphins, which is quite rare. We were able to see dolphins several times afterward, and when I jumped into the sea, dolphins were swimming right in front of me. I was truly moved by that sight! The water was so clear that I could see them well. After that, we moved to another spot and met more sea turtles. I was once again touched by the graceful, slow swimming of the turtles! The beautiful, rich sea of Hawaii, the deep blue sky, and the vibrant mountain scenery were so healing that I felt like crying.

The spam onigiri we had for lunch was also delicious. Finally, we danced hula with the crew on the boat. That was really fun too.

It became a treasured memory for a lifetime. I’m really glad I participated. Lastly, Aino, the Japanese staff member, was friendly, and her smile was very lovely and cute. I felt very reassured that I could communicate in Japanese. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii! 😊

快晴の空の下、生粋のハワイアンの船長さんや明るくて陽気なクルーさんに迎えられて船に乗り込みました。ハーバーを出ようとしたところ、早速ハーバーの中で海亀に遭遇！そしてなんとイルカの群れにも遭遇しました。大変珍しいそうです。その後もイルカの群れに何回も遭遇できて、すぐに海に飛び込むと目の前にイルカが泳いでいました。その光景に心から感動！海の透明度が高いのでしっかりと見ることができました。その後、場所を移動して海亀にも会えました。優雅にゆっくりと泳ぐ海亀にまたまた感動！ハワイの美しい豊かな海、真っ青な空、鮮やかな山の景色に涙が出そうなくらい癒やされました。
お昼ごはんとして頂いたスパムおにぎりも美味しかったです。最後にクルーの方達とフラを船上で踊りました。
それも本当に楽しかったです。
一生の宝物の思い出になりました。
本当に参加して良かったです。
最後に、日本人スタッフさんのあいのさんがフレンドリーで笑顔がとても素敵でキュートでした。
やっぱり日本語が通じるのはとても心強いと思いました。
ハワイに行ったらまた絶対に参加したいと思います(^^)

I tend to get motion sickness easily, so I took some anti-nausea medication beforehand. Even so, I felt quite nauseous while waiting. However, once I went underwater, the nausea disappeared, and it was fun to see the fish swimming around. It was a cloudy day, and I thought the water would be cold, but surprisingly it wasn't, and the sea was beautifully blue. While waiting, we were also allowed to feed the fish from the boat, which helped ease my nausea during that time. I was a bit worried because the instructions on how to operate the equipment and equalize my ears were given in English and gestures, but it turned out fine! I wish there was a place and time to change before heading back, even if just for 10 minutes.

乗り物酔いしやすいほうなので酔い止めも事前に飲んで参加。
それでも待機中にかなり酔いました。
しかし海に潜ると酔いもどこへやら、魚がわさわさ寄ってきて楽しかったです。
曇りの日で海中は寒いかと思いましたが、意外とそんなこともなく、海も青くてきれいでした。
待機中は船から餌やりもさせてもらえ、その間は酔いが楽でした。
機械の動かし方や耳抜きの仕方が英語＆身振りだったので大丈夫か！？と不安になりましたが大丈夫でした笑。
帰る前に10分でいいので着替える場所と時間があるといいな～と思います。