All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

We had a great crew on this sunset tour which really added to the fun.
The food was also super delicious. Loved everything - what a perfect way to end our evening.

I joined this tour because I wanted to interact with dolphins. I was able to touch many dolphins and even swim with them while holding on! It was so much fun. Since you wear a life jacket, I think it's fine for those who can swim a little. They provide explanations in Japanese at the very beginning, and the trainer can speak a little Japanese, so everything went quite smoothly.

イルカと触れ合いたくこのツアーに参加しました。イルカを沢山触らせてくれたりイルカにつかまり一緒に泳げました！すごく楽しかったです。ライフジャケットを着るので少し泳げる方なら大丈夫だと思います。一番最初に日本語で説明してくれるのとトレーナーさんが少しだけ日本語を話せるのでけっこうスムーズにできました。

There is a shuttle service available, but we went to the North Shore by rental car. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes from the dock. You will enter a cage. You can see sharks while snorkeling inside the cage. There is a water shower available, but the only place to change is the restroom. I changed in the car. I think it's better to bring your own towels from the hotel.

送迎もありますが。私たちはレンタカーでノースショアまでいきました。
船着き場から２０～３０分ほどかかります。ケージの中にはいります。ケージの中でサメをシュノーケルでみます。水のシャワーは使えますが、トイレしか着替えるところはないです。私は車の中で着替えました。ホテルのタオルは持参したほうがいいと思います。

We booked this activity for our first full day in Oahu. The shuttle pickup location was fairly easy to locate with the instructions given. The boat was very nice and spacious, and the staff were friendly. The food and drink selection for lunch was good. I enjoyed the hot tea and coffee options as it got a little chilly at times out on the desk. We saw whales right away, right along the coast of Diamond Head. They tracked the whales and we were able to see the pair come up to the surface multiple times during the course of the trip. The guide was very informative, giving us a lot of facts about the whales, their migratory patterns, etc. Make sure to take your Dramamine... I bought some and didn't have any issues... but I definitely saw a few people who got seasick and did not have quite as good of an experience as we did. The professional photographer was a nice addition, and allowed us to enjoy being present in the moment while they captured the whales. We purchased two prints at the end of the trip that were beautiful. Make sure to bring a light jacket, and binoculars (I was glad I remembered mine!).

I’ve been on several shark dives in the past - almost all without cages. This experience was right up there with all the rest.
Without a cage you really get to understand that, unlike Shark Week hype, sharks are not out to get us.
You share the ocean and appreciate them as they go about their own business. We had up to 17 sharks in the vicinity on the my second trip, including Galapagos, Sandbar, and Scalloped Hammerheads. A couple would cruise by closer, but most seemed content to keep their distance.
The team made both dives very informative as well as enjoyable. Their cameraman ensures that you’ll have pictures to share with family and friends. I used my GoPro, but still got the pictures they took as well.
If I’m ever back on Oahu, I’ll book a couple more outings with them.

Great crew, a lot of good information and got a good look at the final Mom and her calf of the season

The Sea Paradise crew gave us a great experience, from setting us up with wet suit and snorkel gear to teaching us how to "behave" in the water (#1 rule - Don't touch the Manta Rays, #2 rule - don't pee in the wetsuits - haha! - they provide a bathroom on board), providing drinks and snacks, including hot chocolate which was welcome after the snorkeling. They also made sure we weren't needlessly floating around in the water before the rays showed up, but got us in there in plenty of time to see 4 different rays swimming literally inches below our faces! So cool to see them somersault and glide beneath you. Completely worth the cost! Do this!

Had a great time. Crew were very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this experience to anyone. Laughed learned and had a wonderful time with my entire family.

We were traveling with a 2-year-old, but my mother watched him on the boat, and my husband and I participated in snorkeling together. It started off a bit gloomy with rain in Waikiki early in the morning, but we arrived after about an hour to beautiful weather! Luckily, we were able to see a sea turtle even before boarding the boat. Shortly after departure, we encountered dolphins and hurried into the water! I felt a bit rushed as we jumped into the sea one after another, and I wondered if it might be a bit hard for snorkeling beginners. However, there are guides available for those who are anxious, so it’s reassuring. I was confident in my snorkeling skills, but I ended up more tired than I expected. We only had one snorkeling session with the dolphins, but on the way back to the boat, they swam close to us again, so we had two opportunities to swim with them, which was satisfying. After returning to the boat and moving to another location, we encountered a large group of dolphins, but since it was a spot with many sharks, we watched from the boat. It was great to experience both! We saw a lot of dolphin jumps too! After that, we went snorkeling with sea turtles. We moved to the turtle point and saw them shortly after swimming, which was also satisfying. There were five of them! I knew we shouldn’t touch them, but they came so close that I was desperately trying to avoid bumping into them. The freshly made hamburgers prepared on the boat were also very delicious! After arriving at the port, we even saw a ray! After getting off the boat, we saw sea turtles again at the spot we visited on the way there. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish! I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

2歳の子連れでしたが船上では母に見てもらい、シュノーケルには夫婦での参加です☆朝早くワイキキは雨で憂鬱なスタートでしたが1時間程で到着し、着いたらとてもいい天気でした！運良く船に乗る前からウミガメを見ることができました(^ ^)出発後もすぐにイルカに遭遇して急いで海に入りました！！次々と海にジャンプして入るので少し焦りましたが(^-^;シュノーケル初心者には少しハードなのかな？と思いましたが、不安な方はガイドさんが付いてくれますので安心です☆シュノーケルには慣れていて自身があったのですが、思っていたより疲れました(°_°)イルカとのシュノーケルは一回でしたが、船に戻る途中にもう一度近くを泳いでくれたので一緒に泳ぐ？機会は2回あり満足でした☆船に戻り移動してまたイルカの大群に遭遇しましたが、サメが多い場所とのことで船からのウォッチングになりましたが、どちらも体験できたので良かったです(^ ^)イルカのジャンプもたくさん見れました！その後はウミガメとシュノーケルです。移動してウミガメのポイントへ。少し泳いですぐに見れたのでこれも満足です(^ ^)5匹いました！触ってはいけないのは承知ですが、びっくりするほど近づいてくるので当たらないように逆に遠ざかるのに必死な程でした(^-^;船で作ってくれる出来立てのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです☆港に着いてからは何と！エイまで見れました!!!!船から降りて、行きに見た場所でまたウミガメも見れました☆もう何から何まで最高な体験になりました！またハワイに行くときには絶対に参加したいです(^ ^)☆

The whole experience was fantastic...from the crew who were extremely helpful to the accommodations. Boat was new, not overcrowded. Ride went from the harbor to Diamond head. Saw turtles, fish and even a pod of dolphins. Captain provided good information. Definately recommend.

I would recommend this adventure our photographer was amazing he got a school of dolphins too.There was an octopus right with my husband and the photographer there and turtles.Lots of beautiful fish.

Captain Jeff was great. We were a group of 13 including 4 kids. Very safe boat. Saw lots of turtles. Very informative. A must do!

Would definitely recommend this activity to do it was amazing the crew were fantastic

The rain has stopped, but the wind was strong due to the clouds, and it was cold enough to make me feel like I was freezing. Some participants were wearing down jackets because of the cold. The waves were high from the wind, and the sea water was murky with low visibility. Also, tips are not included in the tour fee, so I intended to give a tip, but the pressure for tips was overwhelming and took away from the experience.

雨は止みましたが、雲で風が強く、寒くて凍えそうでした。
寒くて一部参加者はダウンジャケットを着ていました。
風で波が高く、海の水は濁り、透明度はあまりありませんでした。
それとチップはツアー代金に含まれていないので渡すつもりでしたが、
チップの催促がすごくて興醒めしました。

Incredible, awesome, different and the crew are OUTSTANDING!
My 2nd time, and I brought along 23 people with me and again it was GREAT. All our first timers LOVED it. It was rough seas from a severe storm the two previous days, which affected seeing the crater on the sea floor, but lots of fish were out to play. Saw quite a few turtles too.
All my guests said it was TERRIFIC and they had a ball!!
The crew are always smiling, helpful and FUN!!!
Thanks again guys!!!
Danielle Tattam

Absolutely fantastic experience. The guys that looked after us were fabulous. Would easily do it again.

It can't be helped since we were dealing with wild animals like manta rays, but it was disappointing when time ran out after waiting on the boat in the cold. It seems that other boats didn't see them that day either. In a way, you could say it was a genuine tour rather than a staged one... The staff mentioned that I could participate for free next time, but there wasn't any detailed information, so I'm worried about whether they will really accommodate that for free.

野生の動物マンタ相手なので仕方がないですが、寒い中、ボートに揺られ待っていたので時間切れになった時は残念でした。この日は他の船でも見れなかったみたいです。ある意味、仕込みでは無いリアルなツアーとも言えますが。。。スタッフの方は次回無料で参加可能と言っていましたが、詳しい案内も無かったのでほんとうに無料で対応して頂けるのか不安です。

For someone that has never snorkeled or dove before, this was amazing and makes me want to get my diving certification! It was so easy, the crew was great and I just don't have enough words to describe how awesome it was. We saw squid, turtles and loads of colorful fish! I would do this over and over again!

Thanks Taylor for a great day and super photos and videos!

The sunset on the way to the manta point on the north side by boat was amazing, with a glimpse of the unique green flash that Hawaii is known for. However, to my surprise, I didn't get to see any mantas, and it started to rain coldly along the way, pouring down by the time we arrived at the port. I believe that Pele, the goddess of the Big Island, is calling me to come back, so I will return to the Big Island for a revenge trip!

港から船でマンタの北側のポイントに着くまでの、サンセットはハワイならではのグリーフラッシュも少し見えて最高な気分でしたが、まさかのマンタに会えず、途中から冷たい雨が降り始め、港に着く頃は土砂降りの雨でした。
ハワイ島の神様のペレがまた来なさいと呼んでくれていると信じ、リベンジしにまたハワイ島に行きます！

I was a bit nervous since it was my first time touching a dolphin, but when I saw the dolphin's face up close, it was really cute. Swimming with the dolphin was a lot of fun.

初めてイルカに触れるとあって多少緊張していましたが実際にイルカの顔を近くで見るとすごく可愛いかったです。
イルカと一緒に泳ぐことが出来てとても楽しかったです。

The staff were very friendly, and I was able to have a great time. I got to see a beautiful sunset from the boat, and I was thrilled to see manta rays up close, almost as if I could touch them. They swirled around right in front of me multiple times, coming towards me with their mouths wide open, and I enjoyed watching their graceful swimming. It was a very satisfying experience and has become a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

スタッフの方がとてもフレンドリーで楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
ボートの上から綺麗な夕陽を見ることもでき、
マンタも、触れてしまうんじゃない？と思うほどの近さで見ることができ大興奮。
目の前で何度もクルクル回ったり、大きな口を開けて向かってきたり、優雅な泳ぎを見れて大満足の一時を過ごし、とても良い思い出となりました。
ありがとうございました。

Had the best time there was a little to many people in the cage at one time but it was still the most amazing thing I ever got to experenice!I would defefenitly recommend this dive!

This was one of my main reasons for visiting the Big Island and it most definitely did not disappoint!

The crew were fun and informative. The mantas were plentiful.
I didn't realize how close they came up to you.

So beautiful!

We enjoyed this trip. It is only approximately 30 minutes. We were able to see a fair amount of fish and other sea creatures including turtles. The guide was very knowledgeable. However, we seemed to ask the questions or not sure if they would have shared much. That in my opinion should be improved upon.

I was moved to see dolphins and sea turtles swimming right in front of me. It requires more physical strength than I expected, so I think it's a good idea for those who are not good at swimming to inform the guide in advance, as they can provide assistance.

目の前でイルカとウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができて感動しました。思っていたよりも体力がいるので、泳ぎが苦手な人は事前にガイドさんへ申告した方が手助けしてくれるのでいいと思います。

We were picked up at the hotel at 5:30 AM while it was still dark and took about an hour bus ride to the shared port. There were just under 20 participants, making it a compact tour. While there were many couples, there were also two solo travelers, families, and a group of men, so I think it's a tour that anyone can easily join, not just couples.

As you can see in the photos, the boat wasn't that large, but perhaps due to the good sea conditions, no one got seasick, and it was a comfortable boat trip. By the way, we had seen experiences in advance, so we took motion sickness medication. If you're worried about getting seasick, it's better to take it for peace of mind.

The captain and crew were all cheerful and fun, which raised the mood on the boat. We encountered a lot of dolphins and were able to swim with them, which was truly moving. I think we saw over 100 dolphins. Additionally, a sea turtle came up to the surface, and we were able to see its face up close, which was also amazing.

While you do wear fins, you swim quite a bit, so it might be a bit tough for those without much stamina. Most people rented wetsuits, and we did too; it was good to have them since it can get chilly when you get back on the boat.

We also enjoyed Hawaiian songs and hula dancing on the boat in a friendly atmosphere. I'm glad I participated.

まだ暗い朝5時半にホテルに迎えに来てもらい、乗り合い港まで約一時間バスに乗りました。
参加は私たちを含め２０人弱で、コンパクトなツアーとなりました。
カップルが多かったですが、一人旅の人も二組、親子連れ、男性のみのグループもいましたので、カップル以外でも気軽に参加できるツアーなのだと思います。
写真のとおり、それほど大きな船でもありませんでしたが、海の状態もよかったせいか、船酔いする人は一人も出ず、快適な船旅でした。
ちなみに、私たちは体験談を事前に見ていたこともあり、酔い止めを飲みました。酔う心配かある方は飲んでおいた方が安心です。
キャプテン、クルーともみなさん陽気で楽しい方で、船の上のテンションも上がります。
肝心のイルカともとてもたくさん出会えて、一緒に泳ぐことができ感動しました。延べ１００頭以上と会えたと思います。また、ウミガメさんも水面まで上がってきてくれて、顔を間近に見られてこちらも最高でした。
フィンを付けてにはなりますが、それなりに泳ぎますので体力がない方には少しつらいと感じるかもしれません。また、ウェットスーツはほとんどの人が借りていました。私たちも借りましたが、船に上がったときなど冷えることがあるので、借りて良かったです。
船上でのハワイの歌、フラダンスも和気あいあいとした雰囲気のなかみんなで楽しめました。
参加して良かったです。

The guide was very good at Japanese, which was reassuring! I saw manta rays up close! The sunset, night view, stars, and manta rays were all amazing!

ガイドさんとても、日本語が上手で安心！マンタもすごい近くで見ました！サンセット・夜景・星・マンタ見れて最高！

Fantastic experience and kids loving it!!!!!!!!!!!

I suddenly decided to sign up two days ago. The weather on the day was nice and pleasant, and we were able to enjoy the cruising. The lunch was delicious, and I was satisfied. Although we didn't see any whales, we did see dolphins, and my son was thrilled.

急に思い立って二日前に申し込みしました。
当日はお天気も良く気持ちよく、クルージングできました。ランチも美味しく満足しました。
クジラは見えなかったですがイルカが見れて息子は大喜びでした。

You can enjoy cruising until you reach the spot. Additionally, you can see fish and turtles, as well as sunken ships and planes, which is interesting.

スポットに行くまで、クルージングとしてと楽しむことができます。
また、サカナやカメのほか、沈船や沈んだ飛行機などもみられ、面白いです。