All Reviews for Dolphin Swim & Interactive Programs

According to the tour guide, there had been no sightings of dolphins for the past three days, so we participated with a heartfelt wish to meet wild dolphins. We all recited a traditional Hawaiian prayer with the boat staff, and perhaps it reached them, as we encountered a pod of dolphins just like in the pictures! We were truly moved to see wild spinner dolphins jumping. My husband and I still can't forget the moment we heard the dolphins' voices.

This tour offers experiences that you can only have on a guided tour, so I highly recommend it! Please consider joining!

添乗員さんによると、ここ三日くらいイルカが見れないことがあったとのことで、
野生のイルカに会えることを心からお願いしながら参加。
船のスタッフの方とハワイならではの祈りの言葉みんなで唱え、それが届いたのか、
写真のようなイルカの群れに遭遇！ジャンプする野生のハシナガイルカの姿も見れ、本当に大感動。
夫婦で共に、イルカの声を聞けたことが今でも忘れられません。

ツアーでしか体験できないことが安心と共に体験できるので本当にこのツアーはおすすめです！
是非参加してみてください。

My 5-year-old grandson participated alone, and there were three other American boys, but it was perfectly fine. Even though he didn't understand English, the staff kindly supported him, and in just an hour and a half, he was very satisfied! It might be more affordable compared to other programs?

５歳の孫（男の子）が一人で参加し、他は３人のアメリカの男の子でしたが、十分大丈夫。英語がわからなくてもSTAFFが優しくサポートしてくれて、あっという魔の１時間半で本人も大満足！他のプログラムに比べて割安かも？

My husband and our 5-year-old participated, while I and our 0-year-old observed. Observers can take photos and videos. However, since we were facing backward, it's better to purchase the three good shots taken by a professional photographer. They were taking pictures in specified poses, like kissing the dolphin. The water seemed cold. When we got out, the child said it was very cold. Overall, I felt the price was a bit high, but we had a decent amount of fun. More than the encounter with the dolphin, the free bird feeding area within the Sea Life Park was impressive, and the child was delighted. The birds were very close, and a huge number of them came over. Even without food, they surprised us by landing on our hats and shoulders, but it was fun.

主人と5歳の子供が参加し、私と0歳の子供は見学しました。
見学者は写真、ビデオが撮影出来ます。
しかし、後ろ向きなので、良いショットはプロのカメラマンが3枚撮ってくれるので、それを購入する方が良いです。
イルカとキスショットなど、指定されたポーズで撮影していました。
水は冷たかったようです。
上がる時、子供は寒い寒いと言っていました。
全体的に値段が少し高めな気がしますが、まぁまぁ楽しんでいたので良かったです。
イルカとの出会いより、シーライフパーク内で、無料で鳥に餌をあげるコーナーが印象深く、子供も喜んでいました。鳥との距離感が近いのと、すごい数の鳥が寄ってきます。餌を持っていなくても、帽子や肩にとまってくるのでびっくりしましたが、楽しかったです。

I made a reservation here in advance for a trip with my husband. Even when it was time to meet, no one came to pick us up, and after about 20 minutes, they finally arrived... I was really anxious. We only saw the dolphins for a moment.

夫との旅行で事前にこちらを予約しました。
待ち合わせ時間になっても迎えが来ず、20分ほどしてやっと来る始末、、すごく不安になりました。。
イルカも一瞬しか見られずでした。

I participated in the morning class on March 27. This time, I had a hard time encountering dolphins, and spent more than the first 30 minutes on the boat, but ultimately, I met a pod of dolphins on the second dive.

It seems that all the passengers were quite energetic, as the instructor let us dive five times. I was told that this is quite rare, so on average, we might get to dive about three times?

After getting tired from the fourth dive, I went up to the second floor of the boat to take a break, and this time, a lot of dolphins gathered around the boat! Moreover, I spotted a mother dolphin swimming together with her baby right in front of the moving boat, and I was squealing with excitement with a stranger next to me (laughs). The second floor of the boat is not to be underestimated!

During this tour, the instructor made every effort to find dolphins and bring the boat close to them so that we could meet the dolphins. That enthusiasm was really great.

On that day, the waves were quite high, and I saw some people getting seasick, so it's better not to underestimate it. I think those who are prone to seasickness should skip breakfast. My partner had breakfast and ended up getting seasick, which was a disaster... (bitter laugh)

I have a strong vestibular system, so I was able to enjoy this tour to the fullest! Thank you for the wonderful tour! Next time, I hope to see dolphins even closer!

3/27の午前授業に参加しました。
今回はなかなかイルカに出会えず、初めの30分以上は船の上で過ごしましたが、結果的に2回目の潜りでイルカの群れに出会えました。
今回、乗客がみんな元気なほうだったのか、インストラクターの人が5回も海に潜らせてくれました。こんなこと、めったにないと言われたので、平均的には3回くらい潜らせてもらえるのかな？
4回目の潜りで疲れて、船の2階に上がって休憩していると、今度は船の周りにイルカがたくさん寄ってきました！しかも走行している船の真ん前をイルカの親子が一緒に泳いでいるのを見つけて、見知らぬ隣のおばちゃんとキャーキャー騒いでいました（笑）船の2階も舐めたもんじゃないです！
このツアーでは、インストラクターさんがイルカを見つけては船で近寄って、ツアーに参加している私たちをイルカに会わせようと必死に努力してくれました。そこが熱血的で良かったなぁ。
この日、波がかなり高く、船酔いするひとも見かけたので、舐めてかからないほうがいいです。酔いやすいひとは朝ごはんも食べないほうがいいと思います。パートナーが朝ごはんを食べて、船酔いして惨事になってしまったので、、苦笑
私は三半規管が強いので、このツアーを思いっきり楽しめました！！素敵なツアーをありがとう！
今度はもっともっと近くでイルカが見れることを祈って、参加します！

We participated as a family of three.
We were invited by our children to a trip to Hawaii to celebrate my 60th birthday.
Swimming with wild dolphins was amazing! We also encountered sea turtles.
(In Okinawa snorkeling, my sea turtle encounter rate is about 30%.)
The staff was efficient and the photographer was cheerful.
We had a great time.
Mahalo

親子三人で参加しました。
子供たちから還暦の記念に招待されたHAWAII旅行。
野生のイルカと泳げて感動！　　ウミガメにも遭遇
（沖縄のシュノーケリングでは私のウミガメ遭遇率３０％位です）
スタッフはテキパキ　そして　明るいカメラマン
楽しく過ごせました。
　　 　Mahalo

You can also apply for the Dolphin Quest right before, but this option is a bit more economical! I would like to apply through Veltra again next time. Thank you very much!

直前ドルフィンクエストに申し込むこともできますがこちらの方が少しお得です！次もveltraさんから申し込みさせて頂きたいです。ありがとうございました！

I participated in a dolphin tour with my mother. I thought Dolphin Junior High would be a hard tour with boats that make you seasick, like banana boats, but it was actually a double-decker ship. I didn't get seasick, and we got to meet Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle. The weather was great that day, and we received word right after departure that Dolphin Sensei was nearby. We quickly spotted them swimming around. The group of Dolphin Sensei was so cute, and I was really happy to see so many sea creatures. There were about five staff members, including a funny photographer. The staff were friendly, and I'm glad I participated in this tour. My mother had trouble using the snorkel and said she couldn't breathe in the water, so I think it would be reassuring for first-time snorkelers to receive detailed instructions before entering the ocean. Next time I go to Hawaii, I would like to participate in Dolphin University as well! The waters of Hawaii were truly beautiful.

母と一緒にイルカ中学のツアーに参加しました。イルカ中学はハードだとかバナナボートみたいな船酔いするボートで行くのだと思っていましたが、ボートではなく二階建ての船でした。船酔いもすることなく、イルカ先生、ウミガメ教授にも会えて、その日は天気も良く、出航からすぐにイルカ先生たちがいると連絡があり、あっちこっちと泳いでいるとすぐに会えました。初めてのイルカ先生の群、とっても可愛くて海の生き物にたくさん会えてよかったです。スタッフは５人ぐらいいて、一人カメラマンのおもしろい人もいました。スタッフのみなさんも気さくな方たちで、このツアーに参加してよかったです。母は、シュノーケルの使い方がわからず、海で息ができないと言っていたので、初めてシュノーケルをする人には、そういう細かいところまで教えてもらった方が安心して海に入れると思いました。また、ハワイに行った時は、次はイルカ大学にも参加してみたいです！！ハワイの海は本当に綺麗でした。

The tour was accompanied by the principal, and everyone, including the staff and the photographer, was very pleasant, making it enjoyable. It was lucky to see a pod of dolphins and turtles, but being able to see seals as well made it the best snorkeling experience.

学園長さんも同行のツアーでしたらスタッフの方もカメラマンもみな感じの良い人達で楽しめました。
イルカの群もカメも見れたのはラッキーでしたが、さらにアザラシまで見れて最高のシュノーケリング体験になりました。

There were a lot of dolphins, but the sea was in a bad mood and a bit murky. I was lucky to be able to watch a whale spouting in the distance. It's a shame that interactions with dolphins seem to be restricted now. After all, Hawaii is definitely about the marine life!

イルカがいっぱいでしたが、海の機嫌が悪く、少々濁っていました。
遠くの方に、潮を吹いているクジラまでウオッチングできでラッキーでした。
イルカとの触れ合いも規制されてしまうそうで、残念です。
やはりハワイは、マリンかなー

I came to Hawaii for the first time and was enjoying myself in Waikiki. Then I participated in a tour at Dolphin School and felt like I encountered what I was looking for in Hawaii. Waikiki is also a lot of fun, but for those who want to see the true face of Hawaii, I definitely recommend participating.

私は初めてハワイに来て、ワイキキで楽しんでいました。それからイルカ中学のツアーに参加して私がハワイに求めていた事に出会った気がしました。ワイキキもとても楽しいですが、本当のハワイの姿を見てみたいと思った方は是非参加する事を推めます。

The dolphins are cute, and the staff is friendly, which made it enjoyable. However, the dolphin pool is quite dirty, so it might be tough for those who are particular about cleanliness.

イルカは可愛いし、スタッフも親切で楽しかったです。只、イルカプールはかなり汚いので、潔癖の方は厳しいとおもいます。

The wave conditions weren't very good, so I couldn't swim with the dolphins, but I was able to see many dolphins up close, and it was great to swim with wild sea turtles. I felt the power of nature, which doesn't cater to human convenience, and I think it was a very valuable experience. The captain and all the staff were very kind, which was also a plus. However, when the waves are really rough, it's wise to take enough measures against seasickness. (laughs)

波の状態があまり良くなくてイルカと一緒には泳げなかったけど沢山のイルカを間近で見ることができたし、野生の海ガメと一緒に泳げて良かった。人間の都合には合わせてくれない大自然を感じる事ができたし非常に貴重な体験ができたと思う。キャプテンをはじめ、スタッフの皆さんがとても良くしてくださって、そういう所も良かった。
ただ、波の状態が凄い時は船酔い対策を十分にした方が賢明です。(笑)

It was my first dolphin and snorkeling tour. Honestly, I was worried about whether I would really see them, even though I had seen pictures before departure. During the bus ride to the boat, the fun staff provided a great briefing, and once on board, the captain and crew made sure there were plenty of enjoyable events unique to Hawaii!

As for the dolphins... we received a notification about a dolphin sighting as soon as we boarded, and the snorkeling began! I was thrilled to be so close to the dolphins.

However, the wetsuit was too tight, which made me feel seasick... If you think the wetsuit might be tight, be sure to request a larger size right away. (laughs)

We also got to see whales and turtles, making it the best tour ever. I want to participate again!

初めてのイルカとシュノーケリングツアーでした。
出発前は正直写真では見ているものの本当に見れるのか心配で出発しました。
乗船前の移動中のバスの中から楽しいスタッフの方のレクチャーがあり、いざ船に乗ってからも楽しい船長含めクルーの方々とハワイならではの楽しいイベントが盛りだくさん！
本題のイルカは。。。乗るとすぐにイルカ発見の連絡があり、いざシュノーケリングスタート！間近にいるイルカに大興奮でした。

ただ、、、ウェットスーツがきつすぎて船酔いに。。。
ウェットスーツはきついかもと思ったらすぐに大きいのに変更要望を出しましょう。笑

クジラにカメも見ることができ最高のツアーでした。
また参加したいです！

The tour itself lived up to its reputation, with plenty of wild dolphins, turtles, and in winter, whales, making for a very satisfying experience. However, the problem was seasickness. Of course, it likely varies depending on conditions, but I honestly let my guard down since there weren't many reviews about seasickness. When I participated in February, we spent quite a bit of time on the boat searching for dolphins in some rough waves. It also took a long time for the second dive, and we had to wait in the swaying boat... In the end, it seemed we shifted from dolphin watching to whale watching that day, and the staff even said it was their first time seeing such whales, but it was all from the boat. I didn't even have the energy to get up.

That day, quite a few people were dealing with seasickness... ^ ^ Even the foreign passengers were getting seasick (I've never seen foreign tourists get seasick on diving trips), so it must have been pretty bad... The worst off were those who lay down the entire time without ever getting in the water...

As for the experience of swimming with dolphins, it was the best!

ツアー自体は評判通り、野生のイルカやカメ、冬場はクジラなど大満足の内容です。
が……問題は船酔い。
もちろんコンディションによって違うのでしょうが、あまり船酔いについての口コミがなかったので、正直油断していました。
わたしが参加した時は、2月、中々の波の中をイルカを探して結構な時間船で過ごしました。
2本目のダイブにも時間がかかり、そこでも揺れる船内での待機…
結局その日はイルカよりクジラウォッチにシフトしたようで、スタッフの方も初めて！とおっしゃるくらいのクジラが見れたんですが、それも全て船の上…。
起き上がる気力もありませんでした。

その日は結構な人数がバケツのお世話に…^ ^
同乗の外国人も船酔いしてたので(ダイビングなどでも外国人の船酔いって見たことない)よっぽどなのかなと…
ヒドイ人は一度も海に入ることなく最初から最後まで横になってました。。。


イルカと泳げるツアー内容については最高の体験です！

I had always wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up somewhat on a whim, but it turned out to be much more fulfilling than I had imagined. There were Japanese staff members, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any inconvenience. I was worried about seasickness, but I was fine; however, a few people seemed to be feeling unwell. The staff were very attentive and offered advice like, "It's good to drink around this time on the bus," so for those who are concerned, I think it's better to take something. However, since the boat will sway, I believe seasickness is a personal responsibility. Also, since it was February, it was a bit chilly, and I rented a wetsuit separately, which was a good decision. By the afternoon, it warmed up with the sunlight, so it wasn't an issue. I was surprised to see the dolphins at a closer distance than I expected. I was really happy because I didn't think I would get to see them so up close. Moreover, I got to jump in several times, not just once. At the end, we were able to go snorkeling near the port. It seemed to be quite warm that day, and even though we went a little over time, we were able to see a lot. Above all, all the staff were kind, and their dedication was evident. I definitely want to participate again when I come back to Hawaii. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

いつかイルカと泳いでみたいなと思っていたので、何となく申し込んだのですが、想像していたよりも内容が濃く、とても充実していました。日本人スタッフさんがいるので、不自由なく過ごせました。心配していた船酔いですが、私は大丈夫でしたが、数名酔っているみたいでした。スタッフさんはかなり気にかけてくれていました。行きのバスの中でも今くらいから飲むと良いですよ、と一声かけてもらえるので、心配な方は飲まれた方が良いかと思います。ただ、船が揺れるのは仕方ないので、船酔いに関しては個人責任かと思います。また2月なので少し肌寒く、スーツを別でレンタルしましたが、して良かったです。午後近くなると日差しで暖かくなってきたので、問題はありませんでした。イルカは思ったより至近距離でびっくりしました。こんなに間近で見られるとは思っていなかったので、とても嬉しかったです。しかも一度ではなく、何回か飛び込ませてもらいました。最後は港の近くでシュノーケリングも出来ました。この日はかなり暖かかったようで、少し時間オーバーしても色々と見させて貰えました。とにかくスタッフさんが全員親切で、一生懸命なのが伝わって
きました。またハワイに来たら是非参加したいと思いました。素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

I participated in a tour to see dolphins for the first time!! In the morning, they picked us up at the hotel, and the explanation began on the bus. The guide created a lively and fun atmosphere for all participants!! The dolphin school lesson was also very easy to understand.
At this time, we were asked about renting wetsuits. It was $10 per person, but since it was cold during this season, renting was definitely the right choice! By the way, everyone ended up renting one.
After getting on the boat, we spotted dolphins in about 20 minutes!! Even though it was my first time snorkeling with dolphins, I was truly moved to hear their voices! The blue sea and blue sky!! It was such a wonderful world. It seemed we found the dolphins early, and afterwards, we were taken to dolphin spots 2 or 3 more times, allowing us to swim with them. I'm glad I participated in the dolphin school. If I have the chance again, I will definitely join!

初めてイルカを見にいくツアーに参加しました！！朝はホテルまで迎えに来ていただき、バスの中で説明が始まります。ガイドさんは元気よく参加者全員が面白く楽しい雰囲気作りをして下さいます！！イルカ中学の授業もとてもわかりやすいです。
この時にウエットスーツのレンタルを聞かれます。お一人10ドルでしたがこの時期は寒いのでレンタルして正解でした！ちなみに全員の方がレンタルされました。
船に乗ってからは20分くらいでイルカを発見出来ました！！シュノーケリングでイルカと泳ぐのは初めてにも関わらずイルカの声が聞けて本当に感動しました！青い海に青い空！！本当に素敵な世界でした。早めにイルカを見つける事が出来たみたいでその後も2.3回イルカスポットに連れていって下さりイルカと泳ぐ事が出来ました。イルカ中学に参加して良かったです。また機会があったら絶対に参加させていただきます！

I wanted to experience interacting with dolphins, but I was a bit scared of diving into the ocean, so I searched for an optional tour and signed up for this one.

The experience of swimming while holding onto a dolphin's fin (being pulled along) is quite rare, and everyone in my group was really excited.

The instructor spoke mostly in English with a bit of broken Japanese, but they explained things slowly and clearly, making me feel that it was okay even if I wasn't confident in my English.

Although it's an additional cost, they take great photos for you.

After the dolphin experience, you can watch dolphin and sea lion shows or buy and eat hamburgers and hot dogs, but you might find yourself with a little extra time on your hands.

Overall, I was very satisfied.

イルカとふれ合う体験はしたいけど、海に潜るのはちょっと恐いと思いながらオプショナルツアーを探していて、このツアーに申し込みました。
イルカのヒレにつかまって泳ぐ(引っ張ってもらう)体験はなかなかできる体験ではなく、同じグループで参加した人たちも、みんな大はしゃぎでした。
インストラクターの人はカタコトの日本国の他は殆ど英語でしたが、ゆっくりわかりやすく話してくれて、英語に自信がなくても問題ないと感じました。
有料ですが、写真も上手に撮ってくれます。
イルカ体験の後は、イルカやアシカのショーを見たりハンバーガーやホットドッグを買って食べたりして過ごせますが、少し時間をもて余すかもしれません。
全体としては充分満足でした。

The weather was nice, but the sea had waves, and many people got seasick. It was great to see dolphins right away, but I was really disappointed that I only got to interact with them once... There were a lot of people, so it took some time, but I would have liked to swim with the dolphins at least one more time.

天気はよかったけど、海は波もあり船酔いする人続出でした。イルカもすぐに会えてよかったのですが、1回しかアタックしてもらえなかったのが、とても残念でした…人数も多かったので、時間がかかるのですが、もう1回位イルカと泳ぎたかったです。

The sea was quite rough, but I was able to encounter dolphins and swim with them right away. I also got to see sea turtles, and I was very satisfied.

海は結構荒れてましたが、すぐにイルカと遭遇でき一緒に泳ぐことができました。ウミガメも見ることができて、大満足です。

After enjoying the dolphin show at the park, we headed to the pool at the back of the park! We listened to the final explanation from the Japanese staff and entered the pool with the dolphins! Three women in their 50s participated, and two of them couldn't swim! Everyone wore life jackets, so even though we couldn't swim, we managed to make our way to the deep part in the center of the pool and waited for the dolphins to come to us. The dolphins swam on their backs, allowing us to ride on their bellies! We touched the dolphins and fed them fish, and before we knew it, time flew by! The photos were taken as an option for purchase later, but there were only three shots, so I wished they could have taken more pictures!

パークでイルカのショーを楽しんだ後パーク奥のプールへ！日本人スタッフの最後の説明を聞きイルカのいるプールの中へ！50代女３人で参加、２人は泳げない！皆ライフジャケット着用なので泳げなくてもプール中央の深い所まで何とか進みそこでイルカが迎えに来てくれるのを待っているとイルカが仰向けになりお腹の上の乗せて泳いでくれる！イルカにタッチしたりお魚を食べさせたりとあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまった！写真はオプションで後で買うため写してくれるが３カットしかないので、もっと色々写真を撮って欲しかったと思う！

I was very satisfied to see a pod of dolphins, sea turtles, and whales. The staff were all nice, and I had a great time on the boat. I highly recommend it!

イルカの群れもウミガメもクジラも見れて大満足でした。スタッフさんがみんないい人で、船上でも楽しんで過ごせました。おすすめです！

This was my fourth time snorkeling, and the sea conditions, as well as the number of marine creatures like dolphins, turtles, and whales, were the best I've ever experienced.

About 15 minutes after departure, we encountered a pod of around 30 dolphins. The sea was calm, and the dolphins swam leisurely, making it easy to take underwater photos. It was truly enjoyable.

Even when the dolphins were out of sight, if you dove into the water, you could hear their chatter quite loudly. (laughs) While watching the turtles, we waited for the dolphins to return and were able to see them multiple times.

シュノーケルは4回目でしたが、海のコンディション、イルカ、カメ、クジラなど海の生き物たちの数、過去最高でした。
イルカは出港してから15分ほどで、30頭ほどの群に会えました。海も穏やかで、イルカたちものんびり泳いでくれたので、水中写真も撮りやすく、本当に楽しかったです。
イルカが見えなくなっても、海に潜ればイルカたちの話し声がうるさいくらいに。笑
カメを見ながらイルカたちが戻ってくるのを待って、何度も見ることが出来ました。

The owner was a Japanese woman, and the attendant was also a Japanese woman. Their thoughtfulness was great.
We took a bus for about an hour from the Royal Hawaiian Center to board the boat.
We went out on the boat to search for dolphins. I ended up getting seasick during that time.
Along the way, we were able to see whales and sea turtles.
Finally, we entered the sea and swam with the dolphins. I was able to see the dolphins swimming right below me while snorkeling!
The crew was also eager for us to see them, and I was happy about their efforts.
On the way back, they served us spam onigiri, warm tea, and pineapple, and we even danced together.
I heard that in a few years, swimming with wild dolphins will no longer be allowed, so it was a precious experience.

日本人女性のオーナーでアテンドも日本人の女性でした。心遣いが良かったです。
ロイヤルハワイアンセンターから1時間くらいバスにのってボートに乗り込みました。
ボートでイルカを探しに行きます。私はその間に船酔いしてしまいました。
途中、クジラやウミガメも見ることが出来ました。
いよいよ海に入りイルカと泳ぎます。シュノーケリングで真下をイルカ達が泳いでいるのを見ることが出来ました‼
クルーの皆様も何とか見て欲しいと必死に取り組んでくださりうれしかったです。
帰りはスパムおにぎりや温かいお茶、パイナップルなどを出してくださり、ダンスも一緒にしました。
数年のうちに自然のイルカと泳いではいけなくなるそうで貴重な体験でした。

I wanted to participate in the program where you can swim with dolphins, but since I was pregnant, I joined this program that allows participation during pregnancy. There was a Japanese interpreter, although their Japanese was basic. Only one person gets to touch the dolphin a little. You can stroke its back and feed it (not everyone gets fish), and if you wish, you can touch its teeth a bit. You can definitely see them up close. However, since I went to Sea Life Park, I wonder if it would be better to change into a swimsuit and join a program where you can interact more? I can't say for sure since I haven't participated in that one.

They take one photo per adult. They don't take a photo of the whole family. Children can take as many photos as they want with an adult. In the end, I ended up buying two photos: one with me and the child, and one with my husband and the child (sales strategy? lol). One photo costs about $18.

I had my meal at the snack shop near the entrance. There were no Japanese menus, and the staff didn't speak Japanese. Besides the program, there are shows and aquarium-like attractions, but compared to Japanese aquariums, the quality is a bit lower.

In the end, since my child was happy, I consider it a success!

イルカと泳げるプログラムへ参加したかったのですが、妊娠していたため、妊娠中でも参加できるこちらのプログラムに参加。
片言ですが、日本語の通訳さんもいました。イルカに触れるのは１人ほんの少しです。背中辺りをなでなでして、エサあげて(全員に魚をくれるわけではないです)、希望であれば歯を触る程度。
間近で見られるのは確かですが。せっかくシーライフパークへ行くのであれば、水着に着替えて触れあえるプログラムのほうがいいのかなー？と思います。そちらは参加したことないので、なんとも言えませんが。

大人１人につき一枚写真を撮ってくれます。家族全員では撮ってくれません。子どもは、大人と一緒に何枚でもOK。結局、私と子供、主人と子供の二枚買ってしまいました(営業戦略？笑)一枚確か、18ドルぐらい。

食事は、入り口付近の売店で済ませました。日本語メニューなどもなく、店員さんも日本語は通じません。プログラム以外にも、ショーや水族館的なものはありますが、日本の水族館と比べると、クオリティは低めかな？

結果、子供が喜んでくれたのでヨシとします！

I signed up for this tour because I wanted to interact directly with dolphins. I was very moved by the feel and sounds of the dolphins. I highly recommend this tour.

イルカと直接触れ合ってみたくこのツアーを申し込みました。
イルカの感触と鳴き声とても感動しました。おすすめツアーです。

I touched a dolphin for the first time! Its incredibly gentle skin was indescribable, and its cries were so cute; I was very satisfied ❤︎ It was great that my 2-year-old could participate as well.

初めてイルカを触りました！なんとも言えない優しい肌触りで泣く声も可愛くとても満足しました❤︎
2歳の子も一緒に参加できとても良かったです。

I came to Hawaii on my honeymoon with my beloved husband. There was something I wanted to do when I came to Hawaii: meet dolphins! The dolphin school was so much fun from start to finish. I was able to see wild sea turtles up close, and I also saw a mother and baby whale, but what made me the happiest was swimming with a large group of dolphins!!

I was moved by seeing the dolphins rubbing their bellies together and their courtship behavior live, and how many dolphins came right up to me, as well as their sounds. Everything was so touching.

When I felt the waves rolling on the west coast view from the sea in Hawaii, I kept thinking, "Hawaii is the best!!!" I was really relieved that our guide, Julie, spoke Japanese. During the bus ride, we enjoyed talking about famous spots in Hawaii and the characteristics of marine animals, including dolphins, without getting bored. The explanations for snorkeling were also easy to understand and reassuring.

The photos of the dolphins and us taken by Mike were really beautiful, and I keep looking back at them, remembering the sea of Hawaii. I had the best honeymoon of my life.

I am grateful to the dolphin school! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to enroll in the dolphin school once more♪

私は今回、愛する旦那さんとハネムーンでハワイに来ました。ハワイに来たら、したかったことがあります。それは、イルカに会うことです！イルカ中学の授業は、最初から最後まですごく楽しかったです。野生のウミガメを近くで見ることが出来たし、クジラの親子も見ることが出来たし、何よりもイルカの大群と一緒に泳げたことがとても嬉しかったです！！
イルカ達がお腹を擦り合わせ、求愛行動を生で見たこと、何匹ものイルカが目の前まで来てくれたこと、イルカの声。すべてに感動しました。
ハワイの海から見た西海岸の景色、高い波のうねりを感じたときに、ずっとこう思いました。ハワイ最高！！！
ガイドのジュリーさんが日本語通じる方で凄く安心しました。行きのバスの中ではハワイの有名なスポットや、イルカを含む海の動物たちの特徴など、話は飽きることなく移動中も楽しめました。シュノーケリングをするにあたっての説明なども、わかりやすく安心しました。
マイクさんの撮って頂いたイルカや私たちの写真も凄くキレイで、何度も見返してはハワイの海を思い出します。人生で最高のハネムーンを過ごすことが出来ました
イルカ中学校には感謝しています！次回またハワイに行く機会があれば、イルカ中学校にもう一度入学したいです♪

I'm not very familiar with the climate of Oahu, but I always feel like the wind is strong when I leave Honolulu. This time, especially since it was December, the temperature at Sea Life Park was just warm enough to get into the water, but the strong wind made it feel very cold. It felt like swimming in a pool on a cold day.

Despite the fact that all participants were clearly cold, the program progressed quite leisurely. It might be due to the service, or perhaps they have to provide a certain amount of time for the event, but participants had to endure getting splashed by dolphins multiple times while shivering, and they hardly moved on to the important photo opportunities for kisses and handshakes. We participated with our 6-year-old and 3-year-old, but our 3-year-old gave up before the photo session and couldn't do the kiss or handshake. There were other children in the same situation.

While the instructor was very enthusiastic, I thought it would have been better if they could adapt the program a bit more flexibly considering the cold and the presence of many small children. Our 6-year-old said it was fun even though it was cold, so I think age does play a role.

So, I wouldn't recommend this for those who are sensitive to the cold or for families with small children during the cold season. By the way, the facility does not have hot showers or dryers, so after the event, we quickly changed and bundled up to recover our body temperature.

オアフ島の気候に詳しくはないのですが、いつもホノルルを離れると、風が強い気がします。今回は特に12月だったためか、シーライフパークは何とか海には入れるくらいの気温だけど、風が強くとても寒く感じました。寒い日のプールって感じでした。
そんな中、明らかに参加者全員が寒がっているにも関わらず、プログラムはかなりゆったりと進んでいきました。サービスなのかもしれないし、ある程度の時間催しを提供しなければならないのかもしれないのですが、参加者たちが震えているのに何回もイルカのスプラッシュを浴びなければならなかったり、肝心のキスや握手での写真撮影を全然進めなかったり。うちは６歳と３歳の子どもと参加しましたが、３歳の子は写真撮影の前にギブアップで、キスも握手もできませんでした。うちの他にも、同じ状況のお子さんがいました。
インストラクターの方がサービス旺盛なのはいいのですが、寒がっていて、小さい子が多いとか、もう少し状況によって臨機応変にプログラムを進めてくれればいいのにと思いました。
６歳の子は、寒くても楽しい！と言っていたので、ある程度年齢の問題はあると思います。
ということで、寒い時期、寒さが苦手な方や小さい子連れの方はオススメしません。
ちなみに施設にはお湯が出るシャワーやドライヤーはなく、終了後はとにかく着替えて厚着して体温回復しました。

We woke up early and participated as a family. My 7-year-old son and my wife were moved to see dolphins for the first time. It was my son's first time in the deep sea, and since I was a beginner with a life jacket, I was very grateful for the assistance of the instructor who stayed by my side. Thank you very much.

It was cold when we entered the sea, so it was a good decision to rent a wetsuit, which was available for a fee. The spam onigiri during the first break was delicious. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii.

I look forward to it again next time.

早起きして家族で参加しました。7歳の息子と奥さんは初めてイルカを見て感動してました。
息子は海の深い所は初めてだったし私は、かなづちでライフジャケット着て初の海だったので、インストラクターの方に側に付いていただいて大変助かりました、ありがとうございました。
海に入ると寒かったのでウエットスーツは有料ですが借りて正解でした。１回目の休憩時のスパムおにぎりは、美味しかったです。又、ハワイに行って機会があったら参加したいと思います
その時は、また宜しくお願い致します。