All Reviews for Dolphin Watching & Snorkel Cruises

After reading various experiences, I was worried that it might be quite intense, but I decided to participate. However, on the day of the event, the sky was clear, there was no wind, and the waves were calm—perfect conditions. Apparently, it was a great day for beginners. I’m so glad! Thanks to that, I was able to comfortably splash around in the sea. I believe there was a lot of consideration from the tour staff behind that. Thank you very much.

体験談をいろいろ見せていただくと、かなりハードな内容かもしれないと心配しながら参加することにしました。しかし、当日は、空は晴れ渡り、風もなく、波は無く、絶好のコンディションでした。何でも、初心者向け日和だったとか。よかった～。お陰様で余裕で海の中をぽちゃぽちゃすることができました。その陰にはツァーの方々のご配慮がいっぱいあったと思います。ありがとうございました。

Guide Takao, photographer Maeda, and Captain Mr. Don were all very friendly, making for a fun experience. During the car rides and while on the boat, they taught us various things about dolphins and the local area, which was easy to understand. They even prepared warm tea, fruits, and rice balls, which was truly attentive service. The wetsuits are available for rent for a fee, but I recommend borrowing one.

ガイドのタカオさん、カメラマンのマエダさん、船長のMr.ドンさん皆さんがとてもフレンドリーで楽しい思い出となりました。車の移動中、船での移動中に色々とイルカのことや現地のことを教えていただき分かり易かったです。温かいお茶やフルーツ、オニギリまで用意してくださり、まさに至れり尽くせりでした。ウエットスーツは有料ですが、借りることをオススメします。

We chose Dolphin University for our family trip with three generations, ranging from 6 to 61 years old. This was my number one activity for the trip, and everyone was moved by the experience! The staff were really kind and funny, and we had a great time. We saw plenty of dolphins and sea turtles, and we were very satisfied. They also took a lot of photos, so we have wonderful memories. Choosing Dolphin University from various dolphin tours was definitely the right decision. I would love to go again next time!

親子3世代、6歳から61歳までの家族旅行でのアクティビティでイルカ大学さんを選びました。
私が今回の旅行でしたい事のナンバー１だったのですが、皆を連れて行って全員が感動してくれました♪
スタッフの皆さんは本当に優しくて面白くて、凄く楽しませて頂きました☆
イルカも海ガメも沢山見られたし、大満足でした。
写真も沢山撮ってくれていたので、良い思い出が残りました。
色んなイルカツアーからイルカ大学さん選んで大正解でした。
次もまた行かせて頂きたいです(^_^)

The weather wasn't great, but I was satisfied to meet a lot of dolphins. The staff were all very kind, and I had a lot of fun. What was disappointing was that I forgot to film the dolphins and that we couldn't go to the usual snorkeling spot because of the bad weather. Thank you, Natsumi and Juli, for your help. I would like to participate again.

天気はいまひとつでしたが、たくさんのイルカに会えて満足でした。
スタッフはみなさん親切で、とても楽しかったです。
残念だったのは、イルカを動画で撮り忘れたのと、天気が悪くて
いつものシュノーケルポイントに行けなかったこと、ですね。
ナツミさん、ジュリさん、お世話になりました。
また、参加したいです。

I participated in the Dolphin University on August 18. I was a bit skeptical about whether I could really swim with wild dolphins, but I was able to swim with a pod of over 30 dolphins. Additionally, wild sea turtles came right up to the boat. The fifth-grade children were also very excited. The local guides were kind and made the experience really enjoyable. Next time I go to Hawaii, I definitely want to participate again.

イルカ大学には、８月１８日に参加しました。本当に野生のイルカと泳げるかと半信半疑でしたが、３０頭以上の群れと一緒に泳ぐことができました。さらに、野生のウミガメも船のすぐそばまでやってきました。小学５年生の子供たちも大興奮でした。また、現地添乗員の皆さんも親切で楽しくすごくことができました。次回もハワイに行ったら、ぜひ参加したいです。

The tour was great. We saw dolphins an turtles. Thanks to the whole team for this awesome experience

I was able to see the dolphin swimming very close by, and I'm grateful to all the staff. My 9-year-old child seemed scared during their first snorkeling experience in the open sea and cried out of frustration, but they were moved to see the dolphin from the boat. We want to go again. Thank you!

イルカ先生がすぐ近くを泳いでいるのがみられて、スタッフの皆さんに感謝です。9歳のうちの子は、初めての沖でのシュノーケリングが怖かったみたいで、自分の不甲斐なさに泣いていたけど船の上からイルカ先生をみて感激してました。また行きたいと思いました。ありがとうございました！

During the ceremony of setting sail on the boat, a pod of 20 to 30 dolphins came to join us, and we were able to swim with them. It's said that it's rare to encounter them this quickly. Lucky!!

It was an emotional first experience for me. I also got to see sea turtles swimming a few times. Since we met the dolphins early on, we had plenty of time left for marine sports, which made me very satisfied. The marine sports equipment is limited, so we took turns. The crew members were all cheerful and kind, making it the best experience. I definitely plan to participate again next time.

船に乗って出航の儀式？をしている最中に2~30頭のイルカの群れが来てくれて、一緒に泳げました。こんなに早くあえるのは滅多にないことらしいです。ラッキー！！
初めての体験で感動しました。ウミガメ教授も何度か泳いでいるのを見れました。早々にイルカ先生と会えたので、マリンスポーツの時間もたっぷり残り、大満足でした。マリンスポーツは機材の数がたくさんはないので、交代制です。クルーのメンバーも明るく親切な人ばかりなので、最高の体験でした。また次も絶対に参加すると思います。

Waking up early was tough, but it was an incredibly valuable experience. We successfully had a rendezvous with dolphins and showcased a jump right in front of my wife and daughter! Additionally, we encountered a sea turtle up close! It was a tour that made the whole family very happy.

朝早いのが大変だけど、非常に貴重な体験ができました。
無事にイルカともランデブーし、妻と娘の目の前でジャンプを披露！
さらに、ウミガメにも間近で遭遇！
家族全員大喜びのツアーでした。

Hubbie and I experienced our 1st Hawaiian snorkel with this amazing team in Oct 2015, trip this Aug August we knew we had to stay with Dolphin Excursions...saw MORE THAN BEFORE! It was a Disney Movie...Finding Nemo in real life! SO GLAD TO HAVE USED DOLPHIN EXCURSIONS!!! No other company can give the same friendly, professional and helpful staff to make sure you WILL experience Spinner Dolphins and become almost a part of the Pod!

The staff were very accommodating, and I was able to see many dolphins swimming right nearby, which was incredibly moving! The staff's enthusiasm was high, and even the children who got seasick were very satisfied! I highly recommend this experience!

スタッフさんの対応もとても良く、沢山のイルカに会えたり、すぐ近くを泳いでくれたり、大感動の連続でした！スタッフさんのテンションも高く、船酔いする子どもたちも大満足でした！めちゃくちゃおすすめです！

We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat and in the water with the fish and turtles! The crew was fun and energetic yet very professional and we felt royally treated! We would highly recommend this excursion!

I searched online for a tour to swim with wild dolphins and signed up for "Dolphin University," which had the best reviews. It was a great decision. The staff were enthusiastic both on the bus and on the boat, making it a very enjoyable tour. We were blessed with good weather and received satisfying lessons from Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle, successfully graduating from the experience.

The schedule involved being picked up by a bus from the hotel at 6 AM, traveling along the west coast of Oahu for about an hour to reach the port. During the ride, the female staff shared detailed explanations about dolphins and turtles, tips for swimming well with dolphins, and snorkeling precautions, which made the journey exciting and tense as we quickly arrived at the port.

We immediately boarded the boat, sang "Ehomai" to pray for safe sailing, and set off. Fifteen minutes later, we encountered the first pod of dolphins, which included a mother and her baby (about five dolphins spotted). The second pod had over 20 dolphins! They swam gracefully beneath us as we floated with our snorkels. They were incredibly fast! On that day, there were three pods in the bay. The dolphins even showcased some spindle jumps. I felt super lucky and wished I could swim with them a little longer.

Next, we enjoyed snorkeling at the fish and turtle point. There were only a few coral reefs in this area (which is generally sparse around Oahu). We also tried paddle surfing for the first time and managed to stand up quickly, which was fun. However, it was a bit disappointing that the hula dance we were looking forward to couldn't happen due to sound equipment issues. I would have loved to do it even without music.

The photographer took many pictures, and I think it would be even better if there was a system to select and purchase only the photos we wanted for creating memories. We had to wait about 30 minutes for the return bus, which was a bit frustrating in the heat. Overall, it was a very fulfilling and enjoyable tour. I highly recommend it.

野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーをネットで探し、口コミポイントの一番良かった「イルカ大学」に申し込みました。大正解でした。とにかく、スタッフの方々が、道中のバスでも船上でも、盛り上げてくれて、とても楽しいツアーです。天気にも恵まれ、イルカ先生とカメ教授にご指導頂き、満足のいく授業を受けることができ、無事卒業できました。スケジュールは、早朝（６時）にホテルからお迎えのバスに乗り込み、オワフ島西海岸を通り約１時間で港に到着。車中では女性スタッフが、イルカやカメの話し、イルカと一緒に上手に泳ぐためのポイント、シュノーケルの注意事項等々・・・詳細な説明があり、ワクワクと緊張であっという間に港に到着。すぐに、船に乗り込み、航海の安全を祈る「エホマイ」を歌い、出港。15分後には、第１のイルカの群れに遭遇。なんと親子連れの群れ（約５頭目撃）。第２の群れは、20頭以上はいたかなあ？シュノーケルで浮いている私たちの下をすいすい泳いでいきました。さすがに速い！！当日は湾に３つの群れがいたそうです。イルカ達は、スピンドルジャンプも披露してくれました。超ラッキーでした。もう少し、イルカと一緒に泳ぎた～いと思いました。次に、魚とウミガメポイントでシュノーケリングを楽しみました。ここの海には珊瑚礁は少ししかありません（オワフ島全般に少ないですが・・・）。私達は、パドルサーフィンを楽しみました。初めての挑戦でしたがすぐに立つことができ楽しめました。ちょっと残念だったのが、楽しみにしていたフラダンスが音響設備の不具合でできなかったことです。音楽なくてもやりたかったです。カメラマンの方が沢山写真を撮ってくれました。欲しい写真のみ選んで購入できるシステムがあればよりよい思い出作りができると思います。帰りのバスがなかなか到着せず、暑い中30分位待たされました。総合的には、とても充実した楽しいツアーでした。おすすめです。

I searched online for a tour to swim with wild dolphins and signed up for the highly-rated "Dolphin University." It was a great decision. The staff were enthusiastic both on the bus and on the boat, making it a very enjoyable tour. We were blessed with good weather and received excellent guidance from Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle, allowing us to have a satisfying lesson and graduate successfully.

The schedule involved being picked up by a bus from the hotel early in the morning (at 6 AM), traveling along the west coast of Oahu, and arriving at the port in about an hour. During the ride, a female staff member provided detailed explanations about dolphins and turtles, tips for swimming well with dolphins, snorkeling precautions, and more, making the journey exciting and tense as we quickly arrived at the port.

We immediately boarded the boat, sang "Eho Mai" to pray for safe sailing, and set off. Fifteen minutes later, we encountered our first pod of dolphins, which included a mother and her calf (about five dolphins spotted). The second pod had over 20 dolphins! They swam effortlessly beneath us as we floated with our snorkels. They were incredibly fast! On that day, there were three pods in the bay. The dolphins even showcased some spindle jumps. I felt super lucky and wanted to swim with them a little longer.

Next, we enjoyed snorkeling at the fish and turtle point. There were only a few coral reefs in this area (which is generally sparse around Oahu). We also tried paddle surfing for the first time and managed to stand up quickly, which was fun. However, I was a bit disappointed that the hula dance we were looking forward to couldn't happen due to sound equipment issues. I would have loved to do it even without music.

The photographer took many pictures of us, and I think having a system where we could choose and purchase only the photos we wanted would create even better memories. We had to wait about 30 minutes in the heat for the return bus, which took a while to arrive. Overall, it was a very fulfilling and enjoyable tour. I highly recommend it.

野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーをネットで探し、口コミポイントの一番良かった「イルカ大学」に申し込みました。大正解でした。とにかく、スタッフの方々が、道中のバスでも船上でも、盛り上げてくれて、とても楽しいツアーです。天気にも恵まれ、イルカ先生とカメ教授にご指導頂き、満足のいく授業を受けることができ、無事卒業できました。スケジュールは、早朝（６時）にホテルからお迎えのバスに乗り込み、オワフ島西海岸を通り約１時間で港に到着。車中では女性スタッフが、イルカやカメの話し、イルカと一緒に上手に泳ぐためのポイント、シュノーケルの注意事項等々・・・詳細な説明があり、ワクワクと緊張であっという間に港に到着。すぐに、船に乗り込み、航海の安全を祈る「エホマイ」を歌い、出港。15分後には、第１のイルカの群れに遭遇。なんと親子連れの群れ（約５頭目撃）。第２の群れは、20頭以上はいたかなあ？シュノーケルで浮いている私たちの下をすいすい泳いでいきました。さすがに速い！！当日は湾に３つの群れがいたそうです。イルカ達は、スピンドルジャンプも披露してくれました。超ラッキーでした。もう少し、イルカと一緒に泳ぎた～いと思いました。次に、魚とウミガメポイントでシュノーケリングを楽しみました。ここの海には珊瑚礁は少ししかありません（オワフ島全般に少ないですが・・・）。私達は、パドルサーフィンを楽しみました。初めての挑戦でしたがすぐに立つことができ楽しめました。ちょっと残念だったのが、楽しみにしていたフラダンスが音響設備の不具合でできなかったことです。音楽なくてもやりたかったです。カメラマンの方が沢山写真を撮ってくれました。欲しい写真のみ選んで購入できるシステムがあればよりよい思い出作りができると思います。帰りのバスがなかなか来なくて、暑い中30分位待たされました。総合的には、とても充実した楽しいツアーでした。おすすめです。

We were pretty disappointed with this trip. Just not as organized as we had hoped. We've been on many different snorkel trips over the years and this is one of the most unorganized we've attended. Competing boats seem to pass out gear and explain rules and safety regulations on the way to the destination. Then, once anchored, we can get in the water. This boat waits until we are on anchor, then starts the slow unorganized process of handing out gear. Takes way too long!

Food was decent, but mixed drinks were not! The captain, although tried to be funny, was not for the most part. We tried to have a conversation with him and generally got one word answers. So, he really wasn't interested in talking with us. When we were on anchor, he seemed to be more interested in flying his own personal drone around the boat.

The crew was nice and helpful, the captain, not so much! The best part of the trip was the photographer. Really a terrific individual, very personal with the guest and generally took an interest in the guest.

Overall, I wouldn't use this boat again.

I was able to see dolphins from the boat multiple times, but it was difficult to see them swimming underwater. However, on my third try, I finally got to meet a dolphin I had been hoping to see. They swam beneath us and, although at a distance, they performed spinning jumps, and I even got to see a baby dolphin. It was amazing. I want to participate again.

船の上からイルカを何度も見ることはできていましたが、水中で泳いでいる姿を見ることはなかなかできませんでしたが、3回目のトライで念願のイルカに逢えました。
自分たちが泳いでいる下を通り過ぎたり、中距離でしたが、回転ジャンプしたり、赤ちゃんイルカに逢えました。
最高でした。また参加したいです。

I was curious about what it would be like, so I participated. When we spotted the dolphins from the boat, everyone dove into the sea one by one at the signal and chased after them. However, I didn't have enough stamina and couldn't use my fins effectively, so I couldn't get very close. But next time, I want to build up my stamina and participate again.

どんな感じに見えるのか疑問に思い参加しましたが船の上から発見すると合図と共にみんなが順番に海へダイブ、イルカを追いかけました。しかし体力が無い私は足のフィンを上手く使えずにあまり近くへ寄ることが出来ませんでした。
でも今度は体力を付けて参加させて頂きたいと思います。

At the end of June, during our company trip, I visited Hawaii for the first time and wanted to experience something unique to Hawaii, so I signed up for this tour to meet wild dolphins and sea turtles.

On the morning of the tour, we gathered at the meeting point and departed as soon as everyone arrived. The bus ride takes about an hour if there’s no traffic. During the ride, the instructor and the bus driver introduced themselves and explained the precautions for participating in the tour and the day's itinerary. Motion sickness medication can also be purchased for about $2, so if you don’t have any and need it, you can buy it on the bus. Even if you’re confident you won’t get sick, the boat can sway quite a bit depending on the weather, so I recommend buying and taking the motion sickness medication. In fact, there were a few people who didn’t take it and ended up getting sick on the boat. If you get seasick, you won’t be able to enjoy the tour to the fullest, so be sure to take it.

Before long, we arrived at the port, and those who wanted to rent wetsuits settled the rental fee. You can also sign up for wetsuit rental on the bus. As other reviewers have mentioned, even if it’s warm on land, returning to the boat with a wet body can be much colder than you expect, so I recommend renting one.

Once we were ready, we set off. There were about 20 to 30 people, and the bus was nearly full. Along with the participants, there were three instructors who joined us from the bus, as well as the captain and his son. The boat is equipped with a restroom, which is reassuring. The instructors kept the atmosphere lively on the boat.

This time, we were lucky with the weather, and about five minutes after departure, we spotted a pod of dolphins.

Following the instructor's instructions, we quickly changed into our wetsuits and got ready. I was so excited, but since we were dealing with nature, I knew that being unprepared could be dangerous. I calmly listened to the instructor's explanations and prepared myself.

Once we were ready, we entered the water one by one as instructed. It was my first experience with snorkeling, so I was initially scared, but wearing a life jacket helped me get used to it quickly. Once in the water, we swam towards the pod of dolphins. It does require a fair amount of stamina.

Since the dolphins are constantly moving, staying close to the instructor makes it easier to encounter the pods.

I missed the first pod of dolphins, but when the next one appeared, I stayed close to the instructor and was able to see the dolphins clearly.

The wild dolphins were incredibly mystical, cute, and moving.

After seeing the dolphins, we moved to a spot with lots of colorful tropical fish for snorkeling. Here, in addition to snorkeling, those who wanted could also enjoy activities like paddle surfing. I decided to stick with snorkeling this time.

We were also lucky to encounter a sea turtle and swim alongside it. It felt like we were swimming right next to each other.

After finishing snorkeling, we returned to the boat, changed out of our wetsuits, and prepared to head back to the port.

On the way back, we saw several sea turtles.

During the ride back to the port, we had a great time eating hamburgers, singing and dancing with the instructors and other participants, and enjoying the scenery.

Once we arrived at the port, we took a group photo and boarded the bus for the return trip. On the bus, those who wanted could purchase the photos taken by the photographer who accompanied us that day.

We were able to return to the hotel by early afternoon, making good use of our time.

Participating in this tour was a very memorable experience, especially since we were blessed with good weather and conditions. My wife and I both said it was the most fun we had during our trip to Hawaii. If we have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again in the future, we definitely want to participate again.

If you’re on the fence about it, I highly re

6月末に社員旅行でハワイに初めて訪れた際に、ハワイでしか経験できないことをしたいと思い、野生のイルカとウミガメに会いに行くこちらのツアーに申し込みました。

当日の朝、集合場所へ行き人数がそろい次第すぐに出発しました。
バスでの移動時間は渋滞などなければ1時間前後だと思います。
行きの車内ではインストラクターの方やバスの運転手の方の自己紹介、今回のツアーに参加するにあたっての注意事項、当日の流れなどの説明をインストラクターの方がしてくれます。
酔い止めの薬も2ドル(だったような、、)で購入できるので、酔い止め薬を持参してなくて必要な方は購入することもできます。
酔わない自信がある方でも、当日の天候次第ではかなり船が揺れるみたいですので、酔い止め薬を購入して飲んでおくことをオススメします。
実際に今回も酔い止め薬を飲まず、船で吐いてる方も何名かいらっしゃいました。
船酔いしてしまうと、ツアーを100パーセント楽しむことができないため必ず飲んでおくようにしましょう。

そうこうしているうちに港に到着し、ウェットスー
ツのレンタルを希望している方はウェットスーツ代の精算をします。
ウェットスーツのレンタルも行きの車内で申し込むことができます。
他の投稿者の方も書いてますが、陸は暖かくても濡れた体で船に戻ると想像以上に寒いと思うので、こちらもレンタルすることをオススメします。

準備が整い次第、さっそく出発です。
人数は20〜30人くらいでほぼ満席だったと思います。
参加者の他に、行きのバスから同行して
くれたインストラクターの方と、ハワイの現地人のインストラクターの方が3名、船長と船長の息子さんで出発です。
船はトイレも完備されているため安心です。
船ではインストラクターの方々が色々と盛り
上げてくれます。

今回はラッキーなことに天候にも恵まれ、船が出発して5分くらいでイルカの群れを発見しました。

インストラクターの方の指示で、さっそくウェットスーツに着替え準備に入ります。
ワクワクが止まりませんが、自然が相手ですので準備を怠ると危険なケースも考えられます。
落ち着いてインストラクターの方の説明を聞き準備を行います。

準備が完了したらインストラクターの方の指示で、順番に海に入ります。
シュノーケリングは初めての経験でしたので最初は恐怖心がありましたが、ライフジャケットも着てるのですぐに慣れます。
海に入ったらイルカの群れに向かってひたすら泳ぎます。
そこそこ体力も必要になるかと思います。

イルカも常に移動してるので、インストラクターの方の近くにいるとイルカの群れに遭遇しやすいかと思います。

私は最初のイルカの群れは見ることが出来ませんでしたが、次に現れたイルカの群れの時はインストラクターの方の近くに付きイルカの群れをしっかりと見ることができました。

野生のイルカの群れはとても神秘的で可愛くて感動しました。

イルカを見た後は、場所を移動しカラフルな熱帯魚がたくさんいるところでシュノーケリングを行います。
ここではシュノーケリングの他にも、希望者はパドルサーフィンなどのアクティビティで遊ぶことができます。
私は今回はアクティビティは行わず、ずっとシュノーケリングをすることにしました。

ここでもラッキーなことにウミガメに遭遇し、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
ものすごく距離が近く隣で一緒に泳いでいるって感覚です。

こちらでのシュノーケリングが終わったあとは船に戻り、ウェットスーツなど着替え、帰る準備をし、港へ向けて出発します。

港へ向かうあいだにも何匹もウミガメがいました。

港までの時間は、ハンバーガーを食べたり、インストラクターの方々と、ツアーの参加者みんなで歌ったり踊ったり、景色を眺めたり、ずっと有意義に過ごすことができます。

港へ着くと最後にみんなで記念撮影をし、帰りのバスに乗り込みます。
帰りのバスでは本日同行してくれたカメラマンの方が撮影したデータを、希望者は買うことができます

昼過ぎにはホテルへ戻ることができるので、時間を有効に使うことができます。

今回参加してみて、天候やコンディションに恵まれたこともあり、とても思い出深い経験をすることができました。
私と妻も、今回のハワイ旅行の中で1番楽しかったと言っています。
また今後ハワイに行く機会がありましたら、ぜひまた参加したいと考えています。

迷っている方が居ましたら、1度参加してみると素晴らしい感動や体験が待っているのでオススメします。

After about 15 minutes on the boat, we arrived at the spot where the dolphins are. We quickly put on our masks and fins and dove in! There were really so many dolphins welcoming us. I think there were more than 20. We briefly drifted away, but they came back to us, and as the instructor mentioned, the dolphins all seemed to be swimming relaxed. They even came right up to us, which was very moving! If I could wish for anything, it would be to swim with them a bit longer. It was so much fun that the time felt really short.

After swimming with the dolphins, we moved a little to a spot with lots of fish and enjoyed snorkeling. They seemed used to people and didn’t escape even when we got close. We also enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding! Afterward, we all had cheeseburgers and pineapple. As the boat was returning to the port, the dolphins came back toward us and showed us some dolphin jumps. It really felt like they were seeing us off. Finally, we danced the hula, and I was very satisfied! Even now that I’m back home, I can’t get the hula dance song out of my head!

船に乗り15分ぐらいでイルカ先生のいるスポットに到着しました。すぐにマスクとフィンを取り付け潜水！本当にたくさんのイルカ先生達がお出迎えしてくれました。20頭以上はいたのではないかと思います。一度離れてしまいましたがまた戻ってきてくれ、インストラクターの方も言ってましたがイルカ先生達はみんなリラックスして泳いでいるようでした。目の前に来てくれることもあり、とても感動しました！欲を言えばもっと一緒に泳ぎたかったな〜〜。楽しくて本当に時間が短く感じました。
イルカ先生と泳いだ後は、魚がたくさんいくところへ少し移動。シュノーケルを楽しみました。人に慣れているのか触れそうになっても全然逃げない。。カヤックやSUPも楽しみました！終わった後はみんなでチーズバーガーとパイナップルを食べました。船が港に戻ろうとするとまたイルカ先生たちがこちらに向かって来てくれドルフィンジャンプを見せてくれました。本当にお見送りしてくれてるかのようでした。最後はフラダンスを踊ってとっても満足で
す！帰国した今もフラダンスの歌が頭から離れません笑。

The sea was blue, the sunlight sparkled, the dolphins were cute, and I felt like I wanted to swim forever. Also, all the staff members were really great. I had two close calls due to my mistakes, but both times they kindly helped me out, which was a huge relief...

海が青くて、太陽の光がキラキラ、イルカはかわいいし、もうずっと泳いでいたい気持ちになりました。
また、スタッフさんみなさんとってもよかったです。
私のミスでピンチが２回もありましたが、両方ご厚意でフォローしていただき、とても助かりました・・・。

I have been to Hawaii several times and previously participated in a dolphin school. At that time, I was able to meet the dolphin instructor, but I could hardly see them for a moment. So, this time I enrolled in university for a second chance.

The weather was great, and on the bus ride there, a cheerful lady talked about the dolphin instructor and important notes in a fun way. Her enthusiasm for dolphins was contagious, and I got excited to swim with the dolphin instructor!

Once we boarded the boat, I didn't feel seasick and enjoyed a comfortable cruise. It felt a bit long as we struggled to find the dolphin instructor, but when we finally spotted them, everyone was super excited! We jumped into the sea one after another! Many children participated in the tour, and the staff helped the little ones into the water, pulling them along with floaties, which made it feel safe and enjoyable for families.

When the dolphin instructor approached, the staff shouted, "Look down!" so we swam desperately in that direction. Then, right below us was a pod of dolphins! I couldn't believe how many there were! I was so moved that I forgot to take videos at first and just stared in awe.

After that, we went snorkeling. There weren't many colorful fish, but I enjoyed the beautiful, clear sea. When we got back on the boat, I was hungry and the cheeseburger was really delicious!

A photographer accompanied us and took various pictures, but we couldn't take photos with our own cameras or smartphones, possibly because they wanted us to purchase the photos. I would have loved to take casual pictures with the staff.

I only caught a glimpse of a turtle for a moment, which was disappointing, but meeting so many dolphin instructors became a wonderful memory! On the way back, I was so tired that I fell into a deep sleep and have no recollection of it (laughs).

If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to join this tour!

Hawaiiには何度か行った事があり、以前イルカ中学校に参加した事がありました。その時にもイルカ先生には会えたのですが、一瞬でほとんど見えませんでした。なので、今回はリベンジに大学に入学しました。
お天気もよくて、行きのバスの中で元気なお姉さんがイルカ先生についてや、注意事項を楽しく話してくださって、イルカが大好きで熱心な様子も伝わり、早くイルカ先生と泳ぎたい！とテンション上がりました。
船に乗ってからは船酔いもなく、快適なクルージング。
なかなかイルカ先生が見つからず少し長く感じましたが、いざイルカ先生が見つかったらみんなテンションMax‼️
次々に海へ！ツアーにはお子様もたくさん参加していて、小さい子はスタッフの方が一緒に海に入ってくれて海の中でも浮き輪で引っ張ってくれたり、子連れでも安心して楽しめる印象でした。
イルカ先生が近づいてきてくらたら、スタッフが「下見て～！」と叫んでくれるので、必死にそちら側へ泳ぎます。そうすると、真下をイルカ先生の群れが～
こんなにたくさんいるなんて！ホントに感動で、最初は動画とるのも忘れるくらいにただボーっと眺めていました。
その後はシュノーケリングもしました。あんまりカラフルな魚はいなかったけど、透き通った綺麗な海で楽しめました。船にあがったら、チーズバーガーお腹もすいてて、すごく美味しかったです‼️
写真は、カメラマンさんが同行していて、いろんな写真を撮ってくれていましたが、その写真を購入してほしいからか、自分たちのカメラやスマホでは写真を撮ってもらえませんでした。スタッフの方との写真が気軽に撮れたら嬉しかったです。
カメさんは、1匹一瞬しか見えなかったので残念でしたが、たくさんのイルカ先生に会えたのはいい思い出になりました！
帰りのバスは疲れて爆睡で記憶がありません(笑)
また、Hawaiiに行く機会があればぜひ参加したいと思えるツアーでした。

During our recent trip to Hawaii, we finally got to participate in a tour with wild dolphins at Dolphin University, which we had been looking forward to. We were a family of four, and I was a bit nervous about whether we would encounter dolphins, especially since I had my 5-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter with me. However, we were fortunate enough to come across a large pod, and my son, who was snorkeling for the second time, was incredibly excited to see them. He enjoyed snorkeling and kayaking until the very end! We were thoroughly satisfied with the warm support from the staff, and I definitely want to join this tour again on our next trip to Hawaii! I highly recommend it!!!

この度のハワイ旅行で、念願の野生イルカとのツアーで【名門イルカ大学】にヒットし、家族四人で参加させてもらいました。
イルカに遭遇できるか？５才の息子と９才の娘と一緒だったため、小さな子どもたちでもちゃんと見れるか？ドキドキでしたが、見事大きな大群に出逢えてシュノーケル２回目だった５才の息子も大群を見ることが出来て大興奮でしたし、一番最後までシュノーケルもカヤックも楽しんでました！スタッフの方々のあたたかいサポートにも終始大満足で、次回のハワイ旅行の時にも是非また参加したいと思えるツアーでした！超～オススメですよ！！！！！

I apologize for the long message.
I participated with my three children early in the morning on July 19, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins. To make matters worse, it seemed that the day was affected by a typhoon, and the waves were quite rough, making for a really tough tour.
As the main event of our Hawaii trip, I wanted my sons, who love swimming, to swim with dolphins. After reading many reviews, I chose this tour, which allows participation from age two, and I was really looking forward to it. I woke up early and took all three kids with me. I wanted to create good memories, so I purchased a USB and an SD card in advance as recommended.
However, after boarding the boat and being tossed around in the rough waves for over an hour while searching for dolphins, even our family, who usually doesn't get seasick, started to feel unwell, along with other participants.
We changed our plans and started with free snorkeling time, but as soon as the boat finally stopped, the nausea peaked... Many people felt sick and were resting on the boat.
Even though we felt unwell, we decided to jump into the sea, but the wave conditions were quite severe, making it difficult even for adults to snorkel. It was a challenging task for my husband and me to care for our three children while swimming, and our four-year-old and two-year-old sons were crying. There were only a few crew members in the water to support us, and there were no floatation devices for the kids. Of course, it wasn't a situation where anyone could play on the trampoline or paddleboard; it seemed like no one was having fun. We returned to the boat early, but the seasickness didn't go away, and eventually, our second son got sick. The only one who enjoyed the slide was our eight-year-old son.
Despite purchasing the SD card and USB in advance, I didn't even realize that underwater photos were being taken, as we spent so little time in the water. I regret buying them since we didn't get to see any dolphins. (Moreover, for some reason, I can't open the photos on the USB after returning home.)
Even after returning to the boat, the seasickness lingered, and I felt unwell, not to mention we hardly saw any dolphins or turtles, so I didn't even feel like eating a cheeseburger. There were a few others who were also taking out food. On the way back, there was a hula dance performance, but the mood inside the boat had dropped significantly, and the crew's high spirits felt out of place.
I heard that other tour companies also didn't encounter any dolphins that day, and I understand that it's nature, so it's not 100% guaranteed. However, most of the time was spent traveling, and the sea conditions were terrible, leaving us with hardly any time in the water. Overall, I was left with dissatisfaction regarding the photos and videos. We received a voucher for half-price participation next time, but it's not easy for our family to come to Hawaii again, and I can't justify the cost of over 80,000 yen for that experience.
If participation is allowed from age two, I wish they would consider more accommodations for children. We have participated in various activities as a family before, but this was the most expensive tour with the lowest satisfaction. While our family trip to Hawaii was enjoyable, thinking back on this day makes me sad.

長文になります、すみません。
7/19早朝から子供３人を連れて参加しましたが、残念ながらイルカには会えませんでした。それどころか、その日は台風の影響らしく波がかなりうねっていて本当に辛いツアーになりました。
今回のハワイ旅行のメインとして、泳ぐのが大好きな息子達にイルカと一緒に泳がせてあげたいと思い、口コミもたくさん読んで２歳から参加できるこのツアーを選びものすごく楽しみに、がんばって早起きをして３人連れて行きました。いい思い出を残したいと思い、USBもSDカードもすすめられるがまま事前に購入しました。
しかし、船に乗って荒々しい波に延々一時間以上？揺られながらイルカを探しまわるが現れず、その時点で船酔いしない我が家も、他の参加者も具合が悪そうに…⤵
予定を変更して、先にフリーシュノーケルタイムと、やっと停舶したと同時に気持ち悪さがピークに。。。何人もの方が気持ちが悪くなって船で休んでいました。
我が家も気持ち悪いながらも
せっかくだからと思いきって海に飛び込みましたが、波のうねりがかなりひどく、大人でもシュノーケルが難しい状況なうえに、夫婦で３人の子供達をケアしながら泳ぐのは至 難の技で、４歳と２歳の息子は号泣。それでも海に入ってるクルーはわずかだし、子供へのサポートや浮き具なども特になし。もちろんトランポリンやパドルボートなどで遊べるような状況ではなく、誰も遊んでいなかったようです。早々に船に戻るも船酔いが治らず、とうとう次男は戻してしまいました。唯一8才の息子は滑り台は楽しんでいましたが。
事前にSDカード＆USBを購入したのにも関わらず、肝心な水中での写真なんて撮られている自覚もありません、そもそも海に入ってる時間がわずかだったので。イルカに会えないなら買わなければ良かったと思っています。(しかも、帰国してからなぜかUSBの写真が開けない)
船に戻っても船酔いが治らず、気持ちは悪いわイルカにも亀にもろくに会えないわで、チーズバーガーなんてましてや食べる気になりませんでした。同じようにテイクアウトしてる人も、何人かいました。帰りもフラダンスの披露などありましたが、もう船内のテンションは落ちまくり、クルー達の高いテンションは空回り、といった感じでした。
その日は他のツアー会社もどこもイルカに遭遇できなかったとのことで、自然のものなので、100%ではないのは承知済みですが、ほとんどが移動で終わり、さらに海のコンディションは最悪で水中にはほとんど入れず、写真や動画撮影に対しても、全てにおいて不満だけが残りました。次回半額で参加できるバウチャーを、いただきましまが、我が家にとってそんなに簡単にハワイに来られる訳でもありませんし、そもそもあの内容に対しての５人で80000円以上の負担は納得がいきません。
２歳から参加OKとしているなら、もっと子供への配慮を考えてほしいものです。今まで様々なアクティビティに、家族で参加してきましたが、今までで一番高額で 満足度は一番低いツアーでした。今回の家族でのハワイ旅行は楽しかったですが、この日のことを思い出すと悲しくなります。

I participated with my elderly husband's parents. My mother is a good swimmer, but she was worried because of her mobility issues. However, with the support of our guide, Saki, she was able to enjoy the tour until the end.

We were very lucky to encounter dolphins right after we set sail. However, I was surprised that we had to dive from the boat to swim with the dolphins. Because of this, my mother was too scared to enter the water, but we were still able to see the dolphins from the boat. They were very cute, jumping and spinning around. When my husband and I jumped in at Saki's signal, we were able to see a large group of ten dolphins right below us. We were very excited to see the dolphins up close.

I have participated in various dolphin tours overseas, but this was the first time I saw wild dolphins swimming in the ocean, so it was a great experience. We also got to see many turtles.

With Saki's help, my parents were able to get close to see the turtles as well.

I am truly grateful to Saki and all the staff at Dolphin & You for their kindness. It really became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much. Next time, I would like to participate with my husband.

I believe the photo we took at the end of the tour, where everyone is smiling, shows how enjoyable this tour was. I hope this happiness comes across in the photo I’m posting.

Dolphin & You is the best!

高齢の主人の両親と参加しました。
母は泳ぎが得意ですが足が不自由ということで心配していましたがガイドのサキさんのサポートもあり最後までツアーを楽しむことが出来ました。

お目当てのイルカさんには出港後すぐに遭遇出来非常にラッキーでした。
しかしイルカと泳ぐのに船からダイブということには私も驚きました。
その為、母は怖がってしまい海に入ることは出来ませんでしたが、
船上からもイルカが確認出来ました。ジャンプしたり回転したりとても可愛いかったです。
私達夫婦はサキさんの合図で飛び込んだ所、真下で10匹の大軍を見ることが出来ました。
間近でみるイルカにはとても興奮しました、

今まで海外でイルカに関する色々なツアーに参加しましたが
野生のイルカが海の中で泳ぐ姿をみたのは初めてでしたので、良い経験が出来ました。
またたくさんの亀も見ることが出来ました。

亀は両親もサキさんの助けを借りて近くまで見に行くことが出来ました。

サキさんはじめドルフィン＆ユーのスタッフ皆さんにはとてもよくしていただき本当に感謝です。本当にとてもいい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。
次回は夫婦で参加したいと思います。

ツアーの最後で撮った写真が皆笑顔でこのツアーの楽しさがわかると思います。
このハッピーさが伝わるといいなと思い写真投稿します。

ドルフィン＆ユー　最高です

Honestly, I underestimated it. I thought that "swimming with dolphins" would just mean seeing the shadows of dolphins in the distance... I was completely wrong. The dolphins were swimming right next to me. There were so many dolphins swimming close enough that I could reach out and touch them. Occasionally, they would come closer, swimming in circles right beneath me, and when they put their heads in the water, I could hear their sounds, like "wee-wee." It was truly an amazing experience.

After that, we had activities like kayaking and paddleboarding, and I was able to see sea turtles up close. The stand-up paddleboarding was a bit challenging for me, but I enjoyed snorkeling enough. I learned that sea turtles come up for air about every 20 minutes, and they would suddenly appear from the seabed, swimming alongside us for photos, and then another turtle would come up... it was fantastic.

The weather was great, and the sea was calm, making it an absolutely wonderful experience.

正直舐めてました。「イルカと泳げる」なんて、どうせ遠くにイルカの影が見えるだけだろうと...
完全な間違いでした。まさにイルカが本当にすぐ近くを泳いでました。手を伸ばせば届くようなところに何匹も何匹もイルカが泳いでいました。時よりこっちに近づいてきては、自分の真下でぐるぐる回りながら泳いでいたり、そして水に頭をつけると、「キュイーンキュイーン」とそのイルカたちの鳴き声が聞こえました。本当に素晴らしい体験でした。
その後はカヤックやパドルボートでのアクティビティでしたが、なんとここではウミガメを間近で見ることができました。スタンドアップパドルボートは私には少し難しかったのですが、シュノーケリングだけでも十分楽しめました。ウミガメは20分ぐらいに一度息継ぎのために海面に上がってくるそうで、あちこちでウミガメが突如海底から姿を現しては一緒に泳いで写真をとって、また別のウミガメが上がってきて..といった感じで最高でした。
天気も良く、海も凪いでおり実に素晴らしい体験でした。

I was really looking forward to swimming with dolphins this time. I woke up at 5 AM, rubbing my sleepy eyes, and had breakfast before heading out for this tour.

Even for someone with diving experience like me, encountering such a large group of dolphins was truly moving.

They were moving in a large group just below the surface. Just when you think they've gone, they come back again.

It was truly a generous experience.

It felt as if they were inviting us.

They showed no signs of fear towards us.

During the cruise, the cheerful staff kept the atmosphere lively with Hawaiian dances and conversations, making it absolutely the best experience.

今回は、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができるということで、

楽しみにしていました。朝５時に起き眠い目をこすりながら

ブレックファーストしこのツアーに臨みました。

ダイビングの経験がある私にとっても、これほどのイルカの大群に逢えるとは・・・・。

まさに感動ものでした。

水面、割と深くを大群で移動しているんですね。行ったかと思うとまた、戻ってくるんですね

まさに、大サービスです。

まるで、我々を誘っているかのように。

我々をを怖がる様子もなく。

クルーズ中は陽気なスタッフのハワイアンダンスとハワイアントークで盛り上がり

まさに最高でした。

This was my second time participating.
It was his first time.
As soon as we left the port, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and thanks to the staff's perfect timing, we jumped into the water!
There were so many dolphins within reach.
During my first time, I was too excited to listen, but this time I made an effort to hear the dolphins' voices.
I could clearly hear them, and it gave me goosebumps!

While snorkeling, we saw turtles multiple times and swam together at a distance that felt almost too close.

The staff were all high-energy and really made the experience enjoyable!

He also had a great time and was very satisfied.

今回2度目の参加をしました。
彼は初めてでした。
港を出てすぐにイルカの群れに会い、スタッフの方の最高のタイミングで海にin☆
手が届きそうな距離にたくさんのイルカ♡
1度目はテンションが上がりすぎて聞けなかった、イルカの声を聞こうと頑張りました。
はっきりと声が聞こえ鳥肌がたちました♡

シュノーケリングでは何度もカメが現れ、ぶつかりそうな距離で一緒に泳ぎました。

スタッフの方もみんなハイテンションで盛り上げてくれ、とっても楽しかったです！

彼も楽しかった〜と大満足でした。

I had a wonderful experience meeting both dolphins and turtles. However, it can be cold on the boat, and for first-timers, jumping straight into the ocean and swimming non-stop might be a bit surprising! The final dance was amazing! ★

イルカにもカメにも会えてとても素敵な経験ができました。
ただ、船上は寒い&初めての人はいきなり海に入って、ひたすら泳ぐのでちょっとびっくりするかもしれません！
最後のダンスが最高でした★

Thank you, Takao and Natsumi, for the precious experience. My wife was also very happy. This is my third trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time snorkeling, and it was a beautiful and refreshing experience beyond my imagination.

I was half in doubt about whether I would encounter dolphins, but I was thrilled to meet many of them, perhaps a family of dolphins. It was elegant and magnificent, and it washed my heart clean.

I have busy days at work and sometimes struggle to sleep, but this experience at Dolphin University truly made me forget my hectic daily life, as if I had become a dolphin myself. I once saw on TV a story about a girl with disabilities who healed her illness by interacting with dolphins in Hawaii. It seems dolphins have a mysterious power. If possible, I would like to receive the power of dolphins every day to become healthy both physically and mentally.

It's unfortunate that regulations will make it harder to get close to dolphins in the future, but I want to share what I experienced at Dolphin University with everyone around me, not just keep it as a memory. I would like to go to Hawaii again, so I want to hear more dolphin stories from you, Takao and Natsumi.

In the end, I felt as if the dolphins were saying "Mahalo" to me.

高尾さん、なつみさん、貴重な体験をありがとうございました。妻も大変喜んでいました。ハワイ旅行は今回で３回目となりますがシュノーケリングは初めてで想像以上に綺麗で爽快な体験でした。
イルカとも逢えるかどうか半信半疑でしたがイルカ一家でしょうかたくさん出逢えたことに鳥肌が立ちました。優雅かつ華麗で心が洗われました。
自分は仕事が忙しく、眠れない日々もありますが、今回のイルカ大学の体験は本当に忙しい日常を忘れ、まるで自分もイルカになったようでした。
以前TVにて障害をもつ女の子がハワイのイルカと接する事で病気が完治した体験を観ました。イルカには不思議なパワーがあるそうです。できることなら自分も毎日イルカのパワーをもらって心身共に健康になりたいと思いました。

今後法規制でイルカに近づき難くなるのは残念ですが、このイルカ大学で経験した事を思い出とするだけでなく、周りの皆に語っていきたいと思います。
またハワイに行きたいと思いますので高尾さんなつみさんともっとイルカの話を聞きたいです。
最後の最期に、イルカも"Mahalo"と言ってくれたような気がします。

This was my first trip to Hawaii, and I went for my honeymoon. Swimming with dolphins was a first for me, and I was so moved that they came so close. Seeing wild dolphins was a wonderful memory, much more than seeing them in an aquarium. Some of the staff speak Japanese fluently, and above all, everyone is cheerful! I was really caught up in the atmosphere created by the staff, and I had a great time. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet Professor Turtle, so I would like to participate again.

初めてのハワイ、新婚旅行で行きました。
イルカと泳ぐのは初めてで、とっても近くまで来てくれてとても感動です。
水族館で見るより、野生のイルカを見れたことがとても思い出になります。
スタッフは日本語がしっかり話せる方もいますし、何より皆さん明るい！
スタッフさんの雰囲気に結構飲み込まれて、とっても楽しむことができます。
残念ながらカメ教授には会うことができませんでしたので、また参加したいと思います。