All Reviews for Dolphin Swim & Interactive Programs

Since we had small children (6 years old), I was worried about whether they would be scared or cause any trouble, but Ken, a Japanese guide, was very kind to us throughout the experience, which turned out to be incredibly valuable. Both kids keep saying, "We saw dolphins! We swam with turtles!" as their top memories from Hawaii. We were able to see many dolphin jumps, and we swam so close to the turtles that it was hard to avoid getting too close. The children were thrilled and eagerly put on their goggles to dive into the sea from the boat, completely disregarding their parents' worries. Before joining the tour, I had some anxiety about bringing the kids, but I'm really glad we participated! Thank you very much for your support. The kids said, "We want to go again!" so we will definitely return! Thank you in advance.

小さい子ども（6才）もいたので、怖がらないか、迷惑をかけないか、大丈夫か不安でしたが、日本人のけんさんに終始良くしていただき、大変貴重な経験をさせていただきました。
子ども達2人とも『イルカを見た！カメと泳いだ！』とハワイでの思い出の1番に出てきます。
イルカのジャンプもたくさん見られ、カメとは、近寄らないようにと逃げるのが大変なほど近くで泳げました。
子どもたちも大喜びで、イルカと泳ぐために、進んでゴーグルをつけ、親の心配をよそに、船から海へ進んでダイブしていました。
ツアーに参加するまでは、子連れで不安もありましたが、参加して本当に良かったです！
大変お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。
子どもたちも『また行きたい！』とのことですので、また行きます！よろしくお願い致します。

I participated in Dolphin Aloha. I was able to touch the dolphins, which was a first experience for me. Such interactions are not something you can usually experience, so my child was very happy. The park isn't very large, but we enjoyed feeding the little birds and the sea lions throughout the day. Since we left at 2:00 PM, it was just right to do some shopping in Waikiki afterward.

ドルフィンアロハに参加しました。イルカを触らしてもらえ、初の体験でした。こんなふれあいは普段体験できないので、子供がとても喜んでいました。パークはそれほど大きくないですが、小鳥への餌やりや、アシカの餌付けなど１日楽しめました。帰りは14:00だったので、パーク後はワイキキでショッピングできたのでちょうどよかったです。

This time, I came to Hawaii with my 8-year-old grandson, and we participated in a tour where we could play with dolphins at Sea Life Park. It was an experience that we can't have much in Japan, and my grandson was very happy. At first, he was a little scared, but the staff guided us well, so he gradually got used to it and seemed to have fun. I also enjoyed it, feeling nostalgic since it had been a while since my last visit.

今回は8歳の孫と一緒にハワイに来たのでシーライフパークでイルカと遊べるツアーに参加しました。日本国内ではあまり経験できないことができて、孫は大変喜んでいました。最初は少し怖がっていましたが、スタッフの誘導が上手なので徐々に慣れてきて、楽しそうでした。私も久々に訪れたので懐かしさもあり楽しめました。

We were the only Japanese people, but our Japanese guide Ken was very polite and explained everything thoroughly. During the first jump, we were able to see many dolphins. Thanks to Ken's warm hospitality, it became a wonderful experience. Thank you!

日本人は私たちだけでしたが、日本人ガイドのKenが着いてくれてとても丁寧に説明してくれました。最初のジャンプでたくさんのイルカを見ることができました。ホスピタリティ溢れるKenのおかげでとてもよい経験になりました、ありがとうございました!

It seems that there are days when you can see them and days when you can't, but we were lucky to see a pod of dolphins right after we set off.

All the staff were kind and attentive, and even though we weren't used to being in the water, we were able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. Thank you so much, Shella, Rebbeca, and Laurence!

運によって見れる日や見れない日はあるようですが、私たちは出発そうそうイルカの群れ見れて、ラッキーでした。

スタッフは全員親切と丁寧で、水に慣れていない私たちも安心してシュノーケリング楽しめました。
Shellaさん、Rebbecaさん、Laurenceさん、本当にありがとうございました！

I was able to see dolphins on both dives! During the first dive, I couldn't see them up close, but they arranged another opportunity for me, and this time I was able to see them at close range. In the end, they guided us to a spot where we could see many turtles, and it was a very satisfying tour. By the way, it can get quite bumpy, so motion sickness medication is a must.

2回のイルカdiveで、両方イルカを見ることができました！初回のdiveであまり近く見れなかったのですが、もう一度機会を設けてくださり今度は至近距離で見ることができました。最後はたくさんのカメが見れるスポットまで案内してくださり大満足のツアーでした。
ちなみに結構揺れるので酔い止めは必須です。

I participated with the goal of doing a dolphin swim. On the day of the event, I was able to complete both programs: ① dolphin swim and ② snorkeling in shallow waters.

All the staff members were kind, polite, and dedicated. Since there were Japanese staff members, I had no worries during the explanations. This is one of the best activities among the many available in Hawaii!

ドルフィンスイムを目標として参加致しました。
当日は、
①ドルフィンスイム②浅瀬でのシュノーケリング
というプログラムで、①については確率にはなりますが、①.②ともクリアできました。

スタッフのみなさん全員親切丁寧で全力です。
日本人のスタッフさんもいる為、説明の際の不安等は不要でした。
らハワイでの数あるアクティビティの中でも最高のアクティビティです◎

I was able to see two types of dolphins and whales. The staff were very accommodating, and I truly enjoyed myself. I highly recommend it.

２種類のイルカとクジラにも会えました。
スタッフの対応もよく心から楽しめました。
オススメです。

Despite the mistake on their part, they responded sincerely, and I was able to participate without any issues. Additionally, a young male staff member talked a lot to my companion, who was feeling seasick, helping to distract them. The other staff members were also cheerful and considerate, leaving a very good impression. I had the rare experience of swimming closely with dolphins and turtles. Thank you very much!!

こちらにミスがあったにも関わらず、真摯に対応してくださり、無事参加することができました。
また、船酔いしてしまった連れに、若い男性スタッフがたくさん話しかけてくださり、気を逸らせてくれました。他のスタッフさんも明るく、気遣いしてくださり、大変好印象でした。
イルカやカメと間近で泳ぐことができ、一生のうちにそうない経験をすることができました。
ありがとうございました！！

I was able to see wild dolphins swimming and jumping nearby! I also got to see turtles up close, which was an amazing experience! The staff were kind and provided a fun and enjoyable guide!

野生のイルカが近くで泳いでいる様子や、飛び跳ねている様子を見ることができました！カメも近くでみることができ、最高の体験でした！スタッフの皆さんも優しく楽しくガイドしてくれました！

If you're going to Sea Life Park, I definitely recommend experiencing the interaction with the dolphins. The dolphins warmly welcome everyone. This time, I met Grandma Laka (the dolphin) together with my child.

Sea Life Parkに行くなら、イルカとの触れあいは是非体験されるのが良いと思います。
イルカは皆を優しく迎えてくれます。今回は子どもと一緒に、ラカおばあちゃん（イルカ）に会いました。

We were very happy and thankful we decided to go with this semi private tour! Both captains, Shanti and Lauren, were so knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely be choosing them again in our future trips!

Was it fully booked on the day? There were a lot of people on board. The guides (Ken and two others whose names I forgot, I'm sorry...) were very kind and it was a lot of fun!

I was very satisfied to encounter dolphins on the first try, but on the second try, there were dolphins everywhere I looked, and I got to see them swimming close to the surface as well as underwater! The guides mentioned that it was a very lucky experience, exceeding our expectations!

After that, we also saw sea turtles, making it an incredibly satisfying tour! My dream of swimming with dolphins came true! Although it felt more like watching than swimming, haha. Thank you very much!

当日は満席？でたくさんの方が乗っていました。
ガイドの方たち(ケンさんとあとお2人お名前忘れてしまいました、、すみません。。)とても親切で楽しかったです！
1回目からイルカに遭遇できとてもまんぞくしてたのですが、2回目はどの方向を見てもイルカだらけで間近で水面を泳いでる姿も水中で泳いでる姿も見れました！！
期待以上の出来事でとてもラッキーな事だとガイドさんもお話されてました！！
その後は海亀も見れて大大大満足なツアーでした！
イルカと泳ぐ夢が叶いました！泳ぐというより見る感じですが笑
ありがとうございました！！

Waking up early and heading to the port! They provide explanations in both English and Japanese on the boat. With Minako-san there, Japanese participants feel very at ease!
We participated as a pair and took motion sickness medication before joining! We enjoyed ourselves without feeling seasick, but there were some who couldn't enjoy snorkeling because they got sick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication!
We encountered dolphins right after departing! We had a great dolphin watching experience!
After that, we went further in to swim and found more dolphins! I have snorkeling experience, but my partner does not! They said it was fine to just observe on the first trip, but we jumped right in!
No problem at all! Even beginners receive thorough explanations and are guided in the water, so there's nothing to worry about!
We were able to see wild dolphins underwater! After that, we had planned for a second trip, but...
We couldn't match with the dolphins easily, as they are wild. In the end, we went to the shallow area for snorkeling! So, it's better to meet the dolphins while you can! Since it's nature and wild, don't miss your chance!
There are warm water showers on the boat, and you can change in the restroom, so bring something easy to change into, like a warm hoodie! It's cold!
Even with hot drinks, it's still chilly!
Card payments are accepted, so cash is mainly for tips!
Overall, it was so much fun that I definitely want to participate again!

早起きして港へー！車内でも英語と日本語で説明をしてくれます。みなこさんが居てくれるので日本人もとっても安心！
私たち2人で参加しましたが、酔い止め服用し参戦！最後まで酔うことなく楽しめましてが、酔ってしまいシュノーケルを楽しめない方もいたので酔い止め服用した方が良いと思います！
出港してすぐにイルカに遭遇！バッチリイルカウォッチングできました！
その後泳ぐ為に奥の方まで行き、イルカ発見！私はシュノーケル経験あり！相方はなし！1便では無理しないで見学でも良いと言われましたが、1便からざぶーん！と！
問題ないです！初心者でも丁寧な説明や海でもリードしてくれるので問題なし！
野生のイルカを海中で見ることができました！その後2便予定が…
イルカとなかなかマッチできず、野生ですからね。結局そのまま浅瀬に行きシュノーケル！なので1便で！とりあえず会えるうちイルカにあっとく方が良いです！自然なので野生なので、チャンス逃がさないでください！
船内で温水シャワーあり、着替えもトイレで可能なので簡易に着替えられるもの持ち込んで、パーカーなどあたたかい服装を！寒いです！ww
ホットドリンク飲んでも寒いです！
カード利用可能なので現金はチップとしてだす人くらいです！
とりあえずまた参加したいくらい楽しかったです！

You can be picked up by bus from the main hotel and taken to the boat. There are Japanese staff members, so it's reassuring. When I participated, dolphins swam around the boat during the round trip, and I was able to snorkel and swim together twice. If you get tired or feel unwell, you can wait on the boat. The return trip was quicker than I expected, so there was little time loss. The only impression I had was that the air conditioning was a bit cold since you ride the bus back while still wet, but other than that, I was very satisfied. Thank you!

主要ホテルからバスでピックアップして貰えて船まで連れて行ってもらえます。
日本人のスタッフさんもいらっしゃるので安心です。
私が参加した時は往復イルカが船の周りを泳いでくれて、シュノーケリングも2回一緒に泳げました。
疲れたり気分が悪くなったら船の上で待っている事もできます。
帰りも思っていたより早く送り届けていただけたのでタイムロスも少なかったです。
帰りのバスだけ濡れたままで乗るので冷房が寒かったかなという印象で、それ以外は大満足でした。
ありがとうございました！

Here are a few points to keep in mind for your reference! First, during Golden Week, it might still be a bit chilly to go into the water. I had a towel in my belongings, but I forgot it on the day, but it was okay since they were selling them at the shop. If you took commemorative photos, please go to the blue building (next to the sea lions) after the activity to pick up your photos. It seems that some people forget to take them home. There is one Japanese guide in the park who can teach you various things if you need assistance. The dolphin show starts at 12:30, but it overlaps with lunchtime. You can order takeout from the restaurant and eat while watching the show. The restaurant is somewhat pricey. For the round-trip tour, the return time was not written on the voucher. Please make sure to confirm the pickup time at the initial counter. The bus usually arrives about 20 minutes before the gathering time. It was a different bus than the one I took on the way there, so please talk to the driver to confirm. They will check your passport on the way back, so make sure to take a photo of it on your smartphone! By the way, the bus on the way there also arrived early. Once the group is gathered, it departs immediately. Although it was my first time and I was a bit confused, it turned out to be a fun experience.

気をつけることを何点残しますので、ご参考までに！まずGWはまだ水に入るのにはまだ肌寒いかもしれません。持ち物にタオルがありますが、当日忘れてしまいましたが、ショップに売っていたので大丈夫でした。記念写真を撮った方は、アクティビティ終了後にブルーの建物（アシカの隣）へ、写真を受け取りに行ってください。忘れて帰ってしまう方がチラホラいるみたいです。園内に日本人のガイドさんが1人いらっしゃいます。その方がいれば色々教えて下さいます。イルカのショータイムが12時半からでしたが、昼時と重なりますが、レストランでテイクアウトにして、ショーを見ながら飲食ができます。レストランはまぁまぁお高いです。ツアーの往復送迎ありは、帰り時間がバーチャーに書いてありませんでした。最初のカウンターで必ずピックアップ時間を確認しておいてください。バスは集合時間の20分前ぐらいには到着していました。行きに乗ったバスとは違いましたので、ドライバーに話しかけて確認してください。帰りはパスポートの確認をされます。必ずスマホで写真を撮っておいてくださいね！ちなみに、行きのバスも早めに到着していました。人数が集まったら即出発します。初めてでちょっと戸惑いながらも、楽しい経験になりました。

Swimming in the pool made it easy for my kids to enjoy the one thing they wanted to do in Hawaii!

My daughter had smiles on her face the whole time. Wish my other daugther was old enough!

My childhood dream was to swim with wild dolphins. Before I knew it, I had progressed in swimming to the point where I could participate in national competitions.

Dolphin University made that dream come true for me. Staff member MAKI provided us beginners with thorough and entertaining explanations, complete with jokes, which brought smiles to the faces of the Japanese participants!

And I underestimated the sea. I experienced seasickness for the first time in my life here.

On the boat, there was unlimited drinking water and hot water, but at that moment when I could barely stand… MAKI brought drinks around, and I was so touched by that perfect timing. Additionally, she shared gum to help with the nausea and regularly checked in on us, providing excellent care that made my seasickness much better, allowing me to enjoy swimming with the dolphins.

Thanks to MAKI and my experience at Dolphin University, I learned so much about the importance of nature, the value of living creatures, and the joy and excitement of the sea. I truly feel lucky.

For participants, you can learn the Japanese joke for free from MAKI.

Thank you for the unforgettable memories. Next time, I will definitely participate again!

私の子供の頃の夢は『野生のイルカと泳ぐこと』
そのために始めたスイミングも気付けば全国大会に出れる程にまでなりました。笑

そんな私の夢を叶えてくれたイルカ大学。
スタッフのMAKIさんが初心者の私たちへの丁寧で面白いギャグ込みの説明をしてくれ日本人参加者たちのお顔も笑顔に！

そしてナメてました海。
船酔いです。
人生初の嘔吐もここで経験させて頂きました

船内には飲み放題のお水やお湯があるのですが、立つことも辛くなってしまったそのとき…MAKIさんが周りに飲み物を持ってきてくれて、そのベストタイミングに感激でした
そしてそれ以外にも（酔いを紛らわす為の）ガムを分けてくださったり、定期的に声をかけてくださったりととても手厚いケアに、船酔いもかなり良くなり楽しくイルカと泳げました

スタッフのMAKIさん、そしてイルカ大学での経験から、自然の大切さや生き物の尊さ、海の楽しさや感動など多くの事を学ばせて頂けた私は本当ラッキーです。

For participant
You can learn the Japanese joke for free from MAKI

忘れられない思い出をありがとうございました。
次も、必ず！絶対！間違いなく参加します。

We participated as a family. The weather was nice, and the instructor was kind, which made it great. I would like to go again if I have the chance.

家族で参加しました。天気もよく、インストラクターの方も親切で最高でした。機会があればまた行きたいと思います。

I was relieved that the shuttle bus was on time. The explanation about the dolphins was easy to understand, and there were no issues. Overall, I was satisfied.

送迎バスは時間通りで安心しました。イルカについても説明が分かりやすく、問題はありませんでした。全体としても満足しました

The private cruise for our family of ten was comfortable. First, we spotted a sea turtle in the bay! After that, when we went out to sea, a pod of dolphins came right around the boat, and we were able to see them up close. Then we headed out to search for whales and were able to see them as well, which was amazing.

While moving to the snorkeling spot, we enjoyed some snacks, making for a pleasant cruising experience. I thought it would have been good to bring a change of clothes since there was a restroom at the dock where we could change.

家族10人での貸し切りクルーズで快適でした。まずは入り江でウミガメを発見！その後海に出ると、イルカの群れが船の周りにまで来てくれて、たっぷり見ることができました。その後クジラを探しに沖まででて、クジラも見ることができ最高でした。
シュノーケリングのポイントまで移動する間にスナックもいただいて快適なクルージングでした。
船着き場にトイレがあり着替えもそこでできたようなので着替えを持っていけば良かったと思いました。

You can interact with dolphins a lot, touching and playing with them. However, the price is a bit high for the experience time, and although they probably explained about the dolphins' ecology, I was disappointed that I couldn't understand much due to my English skills. At Sea Life Park, there are staff who speak Japanese and guided us to the experience venue, so I wish there had been someone who could provide explanations in Japanese during the experience.

イルカとたっぷり触れ合い、たくさん触ったり遊んだりすることが出来ます。ただ体験時間に対して金額は高めであることと、多分イルカの生態のことなどを説明してくれているのですが、自分の英語力ではあまり理解することが出来なかったのが残念でした。シーライフパークには日本語を喋れるスタッフもいて、体験会場までは誘導してくれたので、体験中も日本語で解説してくれる人がいたら良いなと思いました。

I was able to see dolphins and whales swimming and playing freely from the boat, which made me feel connected to nature. Unfortunately, I could only see a few dolphins and turtles from underwater due to timing, but I enjoyed the experience nonetheless, understanding that it's a natural occurrence.

The water was warm, but it got cold once I got out, so I quickly changed. I'm glad I prepared a change of clothes and something to wear over it.

I was really happy to feel that Maki, who attended to us, was making an effort to entertain us.

For those who want to see dolphins and turtles up close, I recommend scuba diving.

自由に泳いだり、遊んだりしているイルカ、クジラを船から見れて、自然を感じれました。
タイミングで、水中からのイルカ、亀は少ししか見れず残念でしたが、自然な物だし、仕方ないと
遊びを楽しみました。
水中は暖かかったですが、あがると寒く
すぐに着替えました。
着替えと、羽織る物を用意していったのが幸いでした。

アテンドしてくれた、マキさんが楽しませようとしてくれるのが充分伝わり、嬉しかったです。

イルカや、亀を存分に見たい人、できる人はスキューバをオススメします。

We participated as a family with our 6-year-old daughter. Seeing the dolphins swim and jump according to the trainer's commands right in front of us was incredibly exciting for her. We also had the opportunity to touch the dolphins, which was a very valuable experience. The photo with the dolphins captured the best smiles!

6歳の娘連れで家族で参加しました。
目の前でイルカが調教師の指示通りに泳いだり飛んだりする光景を見れて娘も大興奮。
イルカに触れさせてもらうことも出来、とても貴重な体験が出来ました。
イルカとのツーショットも最高の笑顔でした！

My son had a blast here. Expensive but hey the dolphins are too cute!

So good to swim with Leho the dolphin we were assigned to be with! Melissa taught us so much about dolphins that hour. The photos showed us smiling bigger than we never had before! Super fun and excellent! It was part of our 50th anniversary celebration.

It was my first participation since Dolphin University in 2019. Dolphin University has a large number of participants and a big boat, but Dolphin Junior High has fewer participants, so the boat is smaller, and those who are prone to seasickness should be careful. Also, since there are no snacks provided for the junior high tour, it might be a good idea to bring something to eat on the bus ride back. Additionally, even in summer, the water temperature can be low, so those who get cold easily should consider renting a wetsuit for comfort.

On the day of the tour, the weather was perfect, and the breeze on the boat from the port was pleasant. I was able to snorkel up close with dolphins, sea turtles, and many fish, which was amazing. I would love to participate again.

２０１９年のイルカ大学以来の参加でした。イルカ大学は大人数で船も大きいのですが、イルカ中学は少人数なので船も小さく、酔いやすい方は注意が必要ですね。また、中学の場合は軽食が付いていないので、帰りのバスのなかで食べられるものを持っていった方がいいかもしれません。あと、夏場でも水温が低いので、寒がりの方はウェットスーツを借りた方が安心です。
ツアー当日は天気も最高で、港からの船上も風が心地よく、イルカやウミガメをはじめ、多くの魚たちと間近でシュノーケリングできて最高でした。また参加したいです。

My son loved this, he was smiling ear to ear, and the dolphin lagoons are just gorgeous

I was able to see a lot of dolphins.
I also saw a baby dolphin.
However, I could only watch them pass by and wasn't able to play with them.
I also saw a turtle.
There was information that a whale shark was spotted, but I wasn't able to see it.

イルカはたくさん見れました。
赤ちゃんイルカも見れました。
ただ遊んではもらえず、
通過していくのを見るだけでした。
亀も見られました。
ジンベエサメを見たという情報がありましたが
見る事は出来ませんでした。