All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

The large windows made it very easy to see, which was great. Those who participated in the normal submarine mentioned that the windows were small, and they had to lean in to look out. However, I think it was just luck, as I didn't encounter any dolphins or turtles. Inside the submarine, it was very cold, so I used a hoodie and a shawl. The monotony and the cold made me feel sleepy in the second half. Since I rarely get to go diving, I think it was a unique experience.

大きな窓だったので、とても見やすくて良かったです。ノーマルサブマアリンに参加した方は、窓が小さくてかがみこむようにして眺めてたと話していました。ただ、やっぱり運だと思いましたが、イルカやカメには出会えませんでした。潜水艦の中はとても寒くてパーカーとストールを使いました。淡々としているのと寒さで後半は眠くなってしまいました。めったに潜水なんてできないので、珍しい体験にはなったと思います。

I was worried about seasickness, but I took some motion sickness medication and it seemed to work, so I was fine. The explanations were also provided in Japanese, so there were no problems at all. However, even when we arrived at the spot, it took a while for the manta rays to appear, and we waited on the boat for quite some time. Finally, we got the go-ahead to enter the water and waited for the manta rays to come. Soon, one manta ray passed by so close that I could almost touch it. It was thrilling. That day, I saw four manta rays, but only the first one came close, which was a bit disappointing.

船酔いを心配しましたが、酔い止めを飲み効果があったのか大丈夫でした。
説明も日本語でしてくれるので全然問題ありません。ただポイントに着いてもなかなか　　　　マンタが現れず、船の上でずっと待っていましたが。やっとゴーサイン出て海の中に入って、
マンタがくるのを待ちました。程なく一匹のマンタが触れるほどすぐ近くを通って行きました。感激です。その日は四匹のマンタを見ましたが近くを通ったのは最初の一匹だけだったので少し残念でした。

Although our whale watching was actually before the normal season, we still sighted three different whales! The staff was very friendly and helpful and their formation they provided was very informative. I would certainly recommend their whale watching boat trip as it was both fun and productive. The captain was very good at getting us as close as possible to the whales

Diese Tour fand mit ca. 18 Personen auf einem modernen Katamaran statt. Man befindet sich ca. 45min im Wasser, wobei man neue Neoprenanzüge trägt. Der Trip wurde professionell durchgeführt, es fanden sich neben den Teilnehmern stets 2-3 Sicherheitsschwimmer im Wasser. Wir sahen 5-6 majestische Mantarochen - selten was eindrucksvolleres erlebt. Ich empfehle Mittel gegen Seekrankheit, denn die Tour findet auf offenener See (Wellengang) und bei Dunkelheit statt. Kann diese Tour auf jeden Fall empfehlen.

As soon as I entered the sea, a manta ray came right up to me and performed several spins! It was so close that I could feel it touching my body. It was very impressive and exciting.
It takes about 20 minutes to get to the spot, so if the waves are high, you might get seasick. Also, it gets quite cold after coming out of the water.

海に入ってすぐマンタがそばまで来て、何回もクルクルと回転するサービスをしてくれました！近過ぎてマンタの方が体に触れてくる感じです。とても迫力があって興奮しました。
ポイントに行くまでに20分くらいかかるので、波が高いと酔ってしまうかもしれません。後、海から上がった後はかなり寒いです。

I'm so glad I participated! I encountered more than eight manta rays, and it seemed like it was a particularly lucky day for encounters. It was the best! I wasn't cold at all after borrowing a wetsuit! Thank you for the amazing experience!

めちゃくちゃ参加して良かったです！
8枚以上のマンタと出会えて 本当 この日は特に
遭遇率がラッキーな日だったみたいで最高でした♡
ウエットスーツを借りたら寒くもなかったです！
最高な体験をありがとうございました★

I only saw the dolphin swimming on the seabed from a distance, but the sea turtle swam very close, and it was a great experience.

イルカは海底を泳いでるところを遠くから見るだけでしたが、ウミガメがすごく近くを泳いでて、良い体験が出来ました。

I was satisfied to be able to meet Dolphin Sensei! I would have been even more satisfied if I could swim with the dolphins up close. It was truly fulfilling to see the turtles up close as well.

無事イルカ先生に会うことができ満足でした！
もっと近くでイルカと泳げれば大満足でした。
亀も近くで見られて本当に充実しました。

Friendly Staff but not so much Animals to see :( I think on other Days it is better.

My girlfriend broke her ankle trying to go snorkeling so going again was out for us. The next best thing or better even was this tour; Kat, our guide, answered every one of our questions and it was super fun! We saw all kinds of critters and fish and it felt like you were under the waves yourself! Clear and colorful! I’d do it again, and the price was the most reasonable of all the activities we’ve tried so far on the Big Island ;)

Three manta rays appeared and circled around us, which was exciting. Two family members got seasick and seemed to need motion sickness medication. The boat was fast, and since it was nighttime, it was quite a unique experience. There was no explanation for snorkeling, so those who are not accustomed to it might panic, especially since it was in the pitch dark sea, and there were elderly people who seemed to be in distress. It might be worth considering this more carefully. I was fine since I am a diver, but for those who are not familiar with marine sports, the spray from the boat constantly hitting their faces could be tough. After it was over, despite being cold, we were handed cold bottled water. The Japanese staff were cheerful and very kind, and I enjoyed our conversations. At the end, there was an explanation about tips, and I had prepared some, but when I got off the boat and changed, there were no staff left as they had already left for the next tour. This meant I had to prepare the tip while feeling cold and drenched, which was a bit challenging considering I had a lot of luggage.

３枚のマンタが現れて、周りを旋回してくれて、エキサイティングでした。
家族が２名船に酔ってしまいました。酔いどめが必要なようです。
ボートは高速で、夜ですし、なかなかできない経験です。
シュノーケルの説明などないので、シュノーケルに慣れていない方は、
真っ暗の中の海なので、パニックになっているご老人がいらっしゃいました。
よく検討されたほうがよいかも。私はダイバーだったので、大丈夫でしたが、
マリンスポーツに親しんでいない方だと、ボートの海のしぶきが顔に
かかりっぱなしですし、つらいかも。終わったあとに寒いのに、冷たい
ペットボトルが渡されました。
日本人のスタッフは明るくて大変親切で会話が楽しかったです。
最後にチップの説明があり、用意もしていたのですが、
船から降りて着替えたら、もう、スタッフはだれもいなくて次の
ツアーにでかけていました。
そうすると、びちゃびちゃのさむーい下船のグロッキーなときに
チップを用意しないとですが、、、普通に考えると、荷物も多いし、
難しかったかな？と思います。

Overall, I think it was good, but depending on where you sit, the view seemed to vary quite a bit, which was disappointing. Also, since it's not something you get to do often, it was a valuable experience.

全体的には、良かったとおもいますが…座る位置によっては見え方に随分差があったみたいでそれが残念でした。後潜水艦に乗るような事はないので貴重な体験が出来ました。

It was a tour that my husband, who loves the ocean and animals, had been longing for. The large rubber boat we boarded just before it got dark was thrilling, almost making us feel like we would be thrown off due to the speed and waves, but we all arrived at our destination while squealing with excitement. We quickly grabbed onto a long float and began observing the mantas. As we floated still, mantas came one after another, starting to spin while opening their large mouths incredibly close to us. I had never seen such a sight! It was breathtaking. While waiting patiently for the mantas, I felt a bit of chill, but when they came close, I forgot the cold and was completely captivated. I think this is definitely an experience you should have when visiting the Big Island of Hawaii.

海と動物が好きな夫が切望していたツアーでした。暗くなる直前に乗り込んだ大型ゴムボートはスピードと波で振り落とされそうなほどスリリングでしたが、乗客皆でキャーキャー言いながら目的の場所に着きました。すぐに長い浮きに捕まってのマンタ見学となり、じっと浮いているとマンタが次から次へとやってきて、信じられないほど近くで大きな口を開けながらクルクルと回転しはじめました。こんな光景は見たことない！感激でした。ジッとマンタを待っているときはちょっと寒さが沁みてきますが、マンタが近くに来てくれたら寒さも忘れて見入ってしまいました。ハワイ島に行ったら是非体験するべきオプションかと思います。

What a great crew, we had so much fun and the crew was just fabulous, can't say enough about them.

Due to bad weather the day before, we weren't sure if the tour would take place until we arrived on site. Although we set sail, the rough sea caused many people to get seasick. Fortunately, my husband and I had taken motion sickness medication beforehand, so we were fine, but I recommend that even those who usually don’t get seasick take some medication when participating (laughs).

Until the last moment, we weren't sure if we would see dolphins, but the captain and the guide were very dedicated in searching for them, and we were able to see dolphins safely. Because the sea was rough, we could only dive once, but it was still a very satisfying experience. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

前日の悪天候により、当日現地に着くまでツアーが催行できるかわからない状態でした。
出航はしたものの、あまりの海の荒れように船酔い者が続出の状態…わたしたち夫婦は二人とも事前に酔い止めを飲んでいたので問題なかったですが、参加される際は普段酔わない方も酔い止めの服用をおすすめします(笑)
ぎりぎりまでイルカが見れるかわからない状態でしたが、船長さんはじめガイドの方がとても熱心にイルカを探してくれ無事にイルカを見ることができました＾＾海が荒れていたため1回しか海に潜ることはできませんでしたが、それでもとても満足度の高い体験になりました。またハワイに行った際はもう一度参加したいと思います★

The manta ray came close enough for me to see its face, body, and mouth, and while I shouldn't touch it, it got within touching distance... I was scared, but I had an amazing time observing the manta ray.

マンタの顔、身体、口全てにおいて近くまで接近してきて、触ってはいけないのですが、向こうから触れる距離に来てしまい・・・
怖かったですが、すごい楽しくマンタを見ることができました。

It was great to be able to ride a submarine and see sea turtles. However, I was hoping to see more schools of fish, but there weren't as many as I expected... I was looking forward to clear waters, but it seemed a bit murky... I felt like I could see more colorful fish in the clearer seas of Okinawa while snorkeling. Maybe the timing was just off...? I'm not sure about that, but it turned out to be a rather disappointing tour.

潜水艦に乗れたのと、ウミガメをみられたのはよかったです。しかし、もっと魚群がみられるのかな…と思いきや、思ったほどおらず、、、。クリアな水中を期待していたが、何だか濁っていたり、、、。まだ、沖縄のシュノーケルの方が、クリアな海で色とりどりの魚を観ることができる気がしました。時期が悪かったのかなぁ…？その辺はちょっと分かりませんが、ガッカリ感が強いツアーになってしまいました。

I applied for the tour hoping to see sharks. When I actually got on the boat, there was a guarantee of a 100% encounter with sharks.

When we arrived at the shark spot, there were tons of them. So I was very satisfied.

Even though they are sharks, they are calm and don't bump into the cage. You can observe them quietly and thoroughly.

サメが見れたらいいなぁなんて思いでツアーに応募。
実際の船に乗ったら100％サメとの遭遇を保証なんて記述が。

サメスポットに到着するとうじゃうじゃいます。
なので大満足です。

サメと言ってもおとなしくてケージにゴンゴン来たりしません。
おとなしくてじっくり見れます。

When we arrived at Sheraton's Point, we saw the shadow of a manta ray and immediately jumped into the water, but it never showed up. We held onto a flat rope while waiting, but it swayed with the waves and moved below, so it wasn't much support. Eventually, I grabbed onto the board directly. I was only breathing through my mouth, swaying up and down and side to side, and after half of the people got seasick and gave up to return to the boat, a few manta rays finally passed by, and that was the end of it. I chose a company that allows you to participate again if you don't encounter manta rays, but since I did see a few, I consider it a graduation of sorts. People who participated with two other companies on the same day said, "As soon as we got in the water, a manta did a flip right in front of us," and "We saw so many," which made it even more disappointing that we didn't have a day with manta rays. There were clouds on the horizon, and we were unlucky enough not to see the sunset, which was highly rated in the reviews.

シェラトン沖のポイントに着くとマンタの影が見え、すぐ海に入りましたが、その後一向に現れませんでした。
平たい紐に掴まって待ちますが、波にユラユラ漂うし下にも動くので支えにならず、途中からボードに直接掴まりました。
口呼吸のみで上下左右に揺られ続け、半数の人が気分が悪くなりギブアップして船に戻った後、ようやく数枚のマンタが通過して行き終了。
マンタに遭遇出来なかったら再度参加出来る会社を選びましたが、一応見られたので卒業。
同じ日に別の2社で参加した人達は「海に入るや否やマンタが鼻先で宙返りした」「いっぱい見られました」と言っており、マンタがいなかった日ではない所がさらに残念です。
水平線に雲が懸かっていて、クチコミで評判の夕日さえ見られないという運の悪さでした。

I arrived at the port an hour early and while I was walking in the beautiful park by the coast, I was able to see two sea turtles basking in the sun. I highly recommend it. There was apparently only one manta ray, but it was amazing how it flipped and came right in front of me multiple times.

1時間早く港に着いて海岸にあるきれいな公園を散歩してたら甲羅干ししてるウミガメ2匹を見ることができました。おすすめです。マンタは1匹だったらしいですが、宙返りして何回も目の前にやって来るのがすごかったです。

Friendly and informative crew.
Saw several whales, which was exceptional this early in migration season.
Got great pics- using just a plain old iPhone!

I was actually planning to go skydiving, but I had to change to a shark tour at the last minute due to military training.

I've been to Hawaii several times, and every time I think about doing a shark tour, but I always put it off because of time constraints.

But I'm glad I was able to do it this time. It was a bit disappointing that I got slightly seasick from drinking too much the night before.

Anyway, I was thrilled to see the sharks up close. I think I would have been even more excited if there were man-eating sharks!

本当はスカイダイビングをやる予定だったのですが軍の訓練の為シャークツアーに急遽変更

ハワイにはもう何度も行ってるのですが毎回シャークツアーやろうと思いつつ時間の関係で後回しに

でも今回やれてよかったです
前日飲み過ぎて若干船酔いしてしまったのが残念すぎでした

とにかく間近に見れて興奮しました。人食いサメとかいたらもっと興奮したと思います

I didn't expect manta rays to come so close. I was told not to touch them, but it felt like the manta rays were bumping into me!

こんなに近くまでマンタが寄ってくるとは、思いませんでした。触らないように言われましたが、マンタの方からわたしに体当たりしてくるような感じでした！

I was very moved to encounter the whales swimming majestically! I thought the size of the boat and the number of people were just right, not too many and not too few. I definitely want to participate again.

雄大に泳ぐクジラに出会えて、とても感動しました！船の大きさも、人数も多すぎず、少なすぎず、ちょうど良いと思いました。ぜひまた参加したいと思います。

I had previously enjoyed tropical fish while riding a submarine, but this time the weather was bad the day before, and the seawater was murky, which was a bit disappointing. However, I think it would be enjoyable if the weather is good. Since it was at Hilton, the access was also good, which is a plus.

以前にも潜水艦に乗ってトロピカルフィッシュを楽しんだんですが、今回は前日の天気が悪く海水が濁っており、ちょっと残念でした。ただ天気さえよければ十分楽しめると思います。ヒルトン拍だったのでアクセスもよくこの点はＧｏｏｄ

The sight of the submarine emerging from the surface of the sea was impressive. Also, the guide was very entertaining. I think those who can understand English will enjoy it even more.

潜水艦が海面に出てくるところは迫力がありました。また、ガイドの方がとてもおもしろかったです。英語が聞き取れる方はより楽しめると思います。

The view underwater was incredibly beautiful! Even from the boat, the water was so clear, and I could see fish and turtles. The instructors were all very entertaining, and it was a lot of fun! However, my most bitter memory was getting seasick. Perhaps it was because the waves were high on the day I participated, but even taking motion sickness medication had no effect at all. I was down for about a third of the time. I recommend getting plenty of sleep and participating in a good condition.

海の中に入るとすごくキレイな景色でした！
船の上から見ても水中がすごく透き通っていて、魚も亀も見れました。
インストラクターさんも皆さんとても面白い方ばかりで、楽しかったです！
が…、一番の苦い思い出が船酔い。参加した日が波が高かったからか、酔い止めを飲んでもまったく効果がないほど。
1/3はダウンしていました。十分に睡眠を取り、快調な状態での参加をお勧めします。

I searched for dolphins for a long time, and I was finally able to meet them, which was very moving! Both the sea and the mountains were beautiful, and I was captivated by the power of nature. Also, regarding the honeymoon plan, I was told that I would receive photos later, but I haven't received them yet. Thank you in advance.

長い間イルカを探し、ようやく会えることができ、感動しました！！海も山も綺麗で自然の力に魅力されました。
あと、ハネムナープランで、後から写真を頂けるとのことでしたが、未だ頂いてないです。宜しくお願い致します。

Our sail was outstanding! The crew was amazing and attentive! Emily and Carrie were friendly and helpful! Aaron put us all at ease! Would go again in a heartbeat!

I participated in a Japanese guided tour on a premium boat. Everything, from safety instructions to the guide, was in Japanese, so my aunt, who doesn't speak English, was able to enjoy it as well.

Due to the lack of coral reefs in the waters off the coast of Oahu, we couldn't see beautiful underwater scenery or vibrant tropical fish, but I was satisfied to see the wild fish gathered around the sunken reef up close.

プレミアム船の日本語ガイドツアーに参加しました。
安全の注意からガイドまですべて日本語でやってくれるので、英語ができない叔母でも楽しめました。

オアフ島沖の海底は珊瑚礁が少ないため、美しい海底も鮮やかな熱帯魚も見られませんでしたが、沈められた魚礁に集まった野生？の魚の様子を間近に見れて満足です。