North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Experience worth every single penny

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I went alone...but it was all the worth while! I highly recommend this experience...and it is an experience. They have two sides of plexiglass on the cage and when your in the water it feels like you are swimming right next to them! All the excitement and enjoyment of swimming with sharks! Spend the money, take the time, do whatever you need to do to fit this in! And the location outside of the tourist traps was also a plus!

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Waikiki Submarine Tour - Descend to 100ft, See Shipwrecks & Sunken Airplanes

atlantis submarine

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

it was ok younger kids and family would enjoy it. it was intersting because you see things you wouldn't normally see such as ship wrecks and plane wrecks. seeing aquatic life was pretty cool we saw a female sea turtle the narrator said that was rare. the most annoying was the dual english and japneese narration on a sub that was all english speaking passengers.

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

Dolphin! Dolphin! イルカ！イルカ！

Reviewed by: ビッキーパパ

On a slightly cloudy morning, I was filled with anticipation as I watched a rainbow appear. We headed straight to the dolphin-rich waters by powerboat from the harbor. The deep blue sea and the clear blue waters revealed numerous pods of dolphins. At the cheerful captain's signal, we entered the water with the crew, and although the dolphins were within reach, I couldn't quite catch up to them. I saw a mother and her baby swimming closely together and jumping around; they were incredibly "cute" dolphins.

After that, we stopped the boat at a beautiful coral reef and entered the water where sea turtles were swimming. I was surprised at how fast the turtles swam, almost like they were flying!

This was my first time participating alone, but the cheerful Hawaiian captain and his brother made it a lot of fun. The snacks provided were also delicious. The cooler bag was very useful during my stay.

Next time, I want to go back to meet the dolphins and turtles swimming in the clear blue sea, which you can't see in Waikiki.

うす曇りの朝虹がかかっているのを観て期待でいっぱいになってきました。
港からパワーボートでイルカのいる海域へ一直線。藍色の海、そして透明な青の海、そこにはたくさんのイルカの群れが見えました。陽気な船長の合図でクルーと一緒に海に入ると手の届くところにイルカたちがいて一緒に泳ぎたくても、なかなか追いつくことができません。母子が寄り添って泳いでいたりジャンプをしたり、すごく”カワイイ”イルカたち。
その後、サンゴ礁がきれいな所にボートを止めてウミガメのいる海の中へ。飛ぶように泳ぐウミガメ。思ったより早く泳いでいるのにはビックリ！！
今回初めて一人で参加しましたが船長兄弟が陽気なハワイアンで、十分楽しめました。
そらから軽食もおいしかったですよ。クーラーバックも滞在中重宝しました。
次回もワイキキでは見られない、透明な青い海の中を泳ぐイルカとカメに逢いにいきたいと思います。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

It was a wonderful experience! すばらしい体験でした！

Reviewed by: matsu

Despite the poor conditions, I was able to encounter many dolphins, and it was really fun. I could see that all the staff were making great efforts to ensure the participants enjoyed themselves. I was a bit nervous since I easily get seasick and can't swim, but the friendly atmosphere created by the staff, the encounters with the dolphins and turtles, and the delicious hamburgers made it a wonderful experience! I'm glad I participated. If I have the opportunity next time, I would like to join again in good weather conditions during a better season.

条件の悪い中でしたが、
たくさんのイルカと出会うことができて、
とっても楽しかったです。
スタッフの皆さんいずれも参加者を楽しまそうと
大変努力してくださっているのが良くわかりました。
船に酔いやすく泳げない私は多少緊張してましたが、
スタッフの皆さんの和やかな雰囲気とイルカやカメとの遭遇
それに美味しいハンバーガーで
ずいぶんと楽しませていただきました！
参加してよかったです。
次回機会があれば天候のよいシーズンによい条件の中でもう一度参加してみたいです。

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I was thrilled to see wild dolphins! 野生のイルカに感激★

Reviewed by: yumeco

I have lived in Hawaii for three years. Until now, I had only seen dolphins from a great distance and really wanted to see them up close. I participated in a tour that had amazing reviews online.

The staff were incredibly kind, and I was impressed by the beautiful scenery in the Makaha area, which I wouldn't normally visit. The bus ride was also enjoyable. Unlike dolphins that are managed by humans, seeing wild dolphins swimming freely was moving, and I felt like I was part of nature while enjoying the experience.

On the day I participated, I was lucky enough to see a Hawaiian monk seal, which was fantastic! I also got to see wild sea turtles up close, and the staff guided us to the best spots, so there was no wasted time.

The life jackets were sturdy, so I think it's safe even for those who can't swim. I had no worries about what I would do if I couldn't swim. While swimming, I could hear the dolphins' calls, which was very soothing. Since the tour ends in the morning, I think it's an efficient option for those who want to fully enjoy Hawaii during a short stay. The snacks provided during the tour were also plentiful and added to the experience.

If you're in Hawaii, I highly recommend this dolphin tour, not just shopping!

I had a truly fun time and reaffirmed the charm of Hawaii. Thank you!!!!

ハワイに住んで３年。今までイルカを本当に遠くからしか見たことがなく、どうしても見てみたいなぁと思っていたところに、書き込みでもものすごく評判の良かったことツアーに参加させていただきました。

スタッフの方もすごく親切だったし、なかなか自分では行かないマカハ方面の美しい景色に感激しながら、バスの道中も楽しかったです。
人間に管理されているイルカとは違い、野生のイルカののびのび泳いでる様子に感動しながら、自分も一緒に楽しませてもらってる感覚は自分も自然の一部なんだと思いました。

私の参加した日はラッキーなことにハワイアンモンクシールも見られ、最高でした！！
野生の海亀もものすごく近くまで見れて、ちゃんとポイントを押さえてスタッフの方が誘導してくださるので無駄がありませんでした。

ライフジャケットもしっかりしてるので、泳げない人にも安心だと思います。泳げなかったらどうしようと不安になる心配もいっさいありません。泳いでいる途中はイルカの鳴き声も聞けてとっても癒されました。
午前中で終わってくれるツアーなので、短い滞在の間にハワイを存分に楽しみたい方にとっては、効率の良いツアーだと思いました。
ツアー中にいただいたスナック等もすごく充実していてポイントが高かったです。

ハワイにいるなら買い物だけでなく、このイルカのツアーは絶対にお勧めです！

本当に楽しかったです。
新しいハワイの魅力を再確認しました。
ありがとうございました！！！！

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【冬季限定！1/3～3/21】ホエールウォッチ　スターオブホノルル号　1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船！軽食＆ドリンク付き＜ワイキキ送迎可＞

View of Waikiki from the sea. 海上からワイキキを眺望

Reviewed by: Blueiris

My first time in Hawaii. Before wandering around Honolulu, I decided to take in the view from the sea, so after arriving, I dropped off my luggage at the hotel and joined the tour. As soon as we set sail, we were greeted with the stunning scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head right before our eyes. However, there was a bit of wind that day, and it was quite rocky offshore. Perhaps because of that, the buffet area during lunch wasn't too crowded and was quite smooth. Onboard, there were lessons for making leis, hula dancing, and ukulele playing, which seemed to create a lively atmosphere. Additionally, there were dance shows until disembarkation, and the crew's spirit of service was abundant. Finally, they came around selling group photos taken during boarding for $18. While it's not mandatory, it's a keepsake, so I felt compelled to buy it—what do you think? (laughs)

はじめてのハワイ。ホノルル市内を歩き回る前にまず海上から全体を眺めてみようという事で、到着後ホテルに荷物を預け参加しました。出航後、すぐにワイキキ・ダイヤモンドヘッドの素晴らしい風景を眼前にする事ができます。ただ当日は少し風があり沖合では結構揺れました。そのせいかランチ時のビュッフェコーナーもそう混む事もなくスムーズでした。船内では、レイ作製、フラダンス、ウクレレ等のレッスンがあり盛り上がっていた様です。また、降船時までダンス等のショーもありクルーのサービス精神は旺盛です。最後に乗船時グループ単位で写真を撮影したものを＄18で販売に来ます。強制ではないものの記念という事で買わざるを得ませんが、これはどうでしょうか（苦笑）

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

Dolphins and sea turtles イルカと海ガメ

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated this summer vacation. When we went out to the point by boat, dolphins jumped! We were able to spot the dolphins right away. After that, we followed the guide's instructions and jumped into the sea. Right below us, a mother dolphin and her baby were gracefully swimming. We repeated this several times, and then we headed to the sea turtle point. There were many sea turtles. The sea was so beautiful that we could see all the way to the bottom, which was a bit scary. On the way back, we received a lunch bag, so I think we ate it on the bus and arrived at the hotel before 1:00 PM.

今年の夏休みに参加しました。
ボートで沖へ出てポイントにつくと、イルカジャンプ！すぐにイルカを発見できました。あとは、ガイドさんの指示に従って海へドボン。真下にはイルカ親子が優雅に散歩していました。何度かこれを繰り返し、今度は海ガメポイントへ。
海ガメが沢山いました。あまりにも綺麗な海で海底まで見えてしまうので、ちょっとこわいくらいです。
帰りはランチバックをもらえるので、バスの中で食べてホテルに１３：００前には到着したかと思います。

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

It was fun!! 楽しかった～！！

Reviewed by: ミクロ

On the day of the trip, the sea was rough and it was really shaking, but it felt like a roller coaster and was a lot of fun. Those who are prone to seasickness seemed to struggle a bit... After a while, we spotted dolphins. There were about 10 to 20 of them!! They were all lively, riding the waves and spinning around, which was so much fun. Unfortunately, due to the rough sea, we couldn't swim with the dolphins, but we went snorkeling in the bay and encountered a sea turtle☆ I had a very, very happy experience. Our guide, Yuriko, was kind, and I am very grateful for the fun time we had on our honeymoon. Mahalo~~☆

当日は海が荒れていて、すごい揺れていましたが、それがジェットコースターみたいでとても楽しかったです。
船酔いしやすい人はしんどそうでしたが・・・。
暫くするとイルカ達を発見。大体１０頭~２０頭はいました！！
みんな元気に波に乗って、スピンをたくさんしてくれて、とても楽しかったです。
当日は残念ながら海が荒れていたため、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでしたが、湾内でシュノーケルをして、ウミガメさんと遭遇しました☆
とてもとてもＨａｐｐｙな経験ができました。
ガイドのユリコさんも優しくて、楽しい時間をハネムーンで経験できたこと、とても感謝しています。
マハロ~~☆

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Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

Great Cruise

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time on this cruise. The staff were very friendly, and the boat was beautiful. I would do this again.

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North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

AWESOME

Reviewed by: MARK, AUBURN, KS DEC 2008

THIS WAS GREAT, STAFF WAS SUPER, HAD 5 IN THE CAGE WAS NOT CROWDED AT ALL. WOULD GET DVD NEXT TIME AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME. THANKS FOR A GREAT TIME!!!

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

Bottlenose dolphin♪ バンドウイルカ♪

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Everything was amazing!! The dolphins, snorkeling at the coral reef, the cheeseburgers, and the hula dancing were all wonderful♪ It was so much fun. I want to participate again!!

何もかもが最高でした！！
イルカも珊瑚礁のポイントでのシュノーケルもチーズバーガーもフラダンスも♪
とても楽しいです。また参加したいです！！

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

It’s moving. 感動です

Reviewed by: 黄色のビートル

I had previously seen dolphins in Hawaii while diving from a boat (on the surface). This was my first time participating in a dolphin-exclusive option, and I was moved to hear the dolphins' voices underwater. The staff were also kind, and I felt that I could participate comfortably and enjoyably even as a solo participant. Thank you very much for your support.

ハワイでのイルカは以前にダイビングで船上（水面）から見た事がありました。
イルカ限定のオプショナルは今回が初めての参加でしたが、水中ではイルカの声を聞く事もでき感動しました。
スタッフの方も親切でひとり参加でも安心して楽しく参加できると思いました。本当にお世話になりました。

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I was moved by everything. すべてに感動(>u<)

Reviewed by: Rina★Mina

I had a lot of anxiety on my first trip to Hawaii, but after joining the tour, everyone, including our guide Yuriko, was so nice that it doubled the fun! We rode on a boat with one foot in the water! The captain's little pranks were also enjoyable!

And... it felt like the dolphins were welcoming us! We quickly jumped into the sea and had a date with the dolphins. They came so close that we could almost reach them! Hearing their cute sounds was incredibly soothing. Not only the dolphins, but the sea itself was beautiful, with a clear view of the seabed, and I was moved by how natural everything was.

When I participated, it was a bit cold, so they lent us wetsuits. Also, on the boat during the ride, warm tea and snacks were the best!

And... we finally spotted a sea turtle, a symbol of good luck! I was so excited to see it swimming for the first time! Everything became a wonderful memory that felt like a dream! This will be my best memory from my trip to Hawaii, no, my best memory ever! If you go to Hawaii, you should definitely join this tour! Don't worry if you can't swim! (I can't swim either, haha) The professional staff will kindly help you!

Even after the tour ended, they put the photos and videos from the tour on a CD-R, so even now that I'm back home, I keep watching them and reminiscing! I want to join again when I go back to Hawaii! Thank you so much!!

初めてのハワイで不安もたくさんありましたがﾂｱｰに参加して、みんなのﾏﾏゆりこさんをはじめｽﾀｯﾌの方はみ~んないいひとで楽しさも倍増でした！！
ﾎﾞｰﾄに乗って片足を海につけて走行！船長さんのちょっぴりいたずらも楽しかった♪♪
そして･･･私たちを歓迎してくれているかのようにいるかさん達が★☆さっそく海に入り、みんなでいるかさんとﾃﾞｰﾄ♪なんと手の届くような位置まで接近！！ｷｭｯｷｭｯとお話ししてる声をきいてとても癒されました♪いるかさんだけでなく海は海底がはっきり見える綺麗な海で全てが自然であることに感動しました。
私が参加した時は少し寒かったので、ｳｴｯﾄｽｰﾂも貸し出してくれました。そして、移動中のﾎﾞｰﾄではあたたかいお茶やお菓子ｻｲｺｰでした♪
そして･･･幸運の象徴のウミガメさんもついに発見！本当に泳いでる所を始めてみたので興奮しちゃいました！
すべてが夢みたいな素敵な思い出になりました！ハワイに行った一番の思い出、いや、今までで最高の思い出になります♪みなさんもハワイに行かれたら是非参加してみて下さい♪泳げない方も安心です！(私も泳げない　笑)海のﾌﾟﾛﾌｪｯｼｮﾅﾙなｽﾀｯﾌさんが優しく声をかけてくれます！
ﾂｱｰが終わっても、ﾂｱｰ中の写真や動画もCD-Rにしてくれるので、帰国した今も何度も見て思い出してます♪
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです！本当にありがとうございました！！

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

It was moving!! 感動～!!

Reviewed by: Kailani

I had been curious about the tour where you can swim with dolphins for a long time. Previously, I participated in a "dolphin watching tour" where I could only see dolphins from a boat. It was enjoyable, but just watching felt a bit unsatisfying, so I definitely wanted to join a tour where I could swim with dolphins next time.

After considering various tours, I was drawn to this one not only because you can swim with dolphins, but also because it includes a "chant" (prayer) before entering the water and hula lessons, allowing me to experience Hawaiian culture. I decided to sign up. I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but once I got into the water, I forgot all about that, and when I saw the dolphins up close, all my worries disappeared!

They picked me up early in the morning from a nearby hotel, and after about an hour, I was moved by the sunrise over Diamond Head that I could see from the car. My anticipation for the tour grew. As soon as we arrived at the harbor, we boarded the boat. The staff welcomed us with ukulele music. After chanting and offering flowers to the sea, dolphins quickly gathered around the boat, and we jumped into the water right away.

I was truly amazed to see dolphins swimming so close! There were about 30 of them, including mother and baby dolphins. The water was beautiful, and I could see all the way to the bottom just with snorkeling. At that time, I was also able to see honu (sea turtles) and rays!

On the boat, the staff entertained us with various performances.

This experience will definitely be unforgettable in my life. I truly felt it was worth participating.

ずっ~と前から気になっていたイルカと一緒に泳げるツアー。
以前、単なる船上からイルカを見る「イルカウォッチングのツアー」に参加した事があったのですが、楽しくはあったけど、見るだけではなんだか物足りなさを感じ、次回は絶対自分も一緒にイルカと泳げるツアーに参加したいと思っていました。
そして色々なツアーを検討した結果、こちらのツアーの、イルカと一緒に泳げるのはもちろん、海に入る前に「チャント(お祈り)」をするところや、フラレッスン等、ハワイの文化にも触れられる事に魅力を感じ、申し込みする事に決めました。
今回は一人での参加で楽しめるのかどうか不安もありましたが、実際に海に入ってしまえばそんな事は気にならず、イルカを目の前にしたら、そんな不安も吹き飛びました!

早朝近くのホテルまで迎えに来てくれ、そこから約１時間、
途中、車の中から見えたダイアモンドヘッドの朝焼けにも感動。これからのツアーの期待が膨らみました。
港に着きすぐに乗船。スタッフがウクレレを演奏し私達を迎えてくれました。
そして、チャントを唱えお花を海に捧げると、すぐにイルカ達が船の周りに集まっていて、早速海に飛び込みます。

本当に間近をイルカ達が泳いでいるのに感動!!
しかも30頭ぐらいの大群。親子のイルカもいました。
海も綺麗で、シュノーケルだけでも充分海の底まで見えます。
この時は、イルカの他にホヌ(海亀)や、エイなども見ることができました!!

船上でも、スタッフの方達が色々なパフォーマンスをしてくれ、私たちを楽しませてくれました。

この感動は、人生の中でも忘れられないものになると思います。
本当に参加して良かったと思いました。

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

Absolutely! Highly recommended!! 絶対！オススメ！！

Reviewed by: Yoshimi

You absolutely have to participate!! For everyone going to Hawaii!!

Even if you're hesitant because of the price, you will have an experience that is worth it, or even more than that. Don't worry if you can't speak English! It's fine to go alone!! By the way, this is my fifth time participating, and it was my first time going alone, but I thought I want to go again. Of course, I can't speak English. But I was able to communicate a lot with the boat staff and had a great time.

I definitely encountered dolphins all five times. This time, the dolphin was a bottlenose dolphin, which is different from the spinner dolphins I swam with before, but it was so impressive!! We made eye contact underwater!! They were looking at me, glancing back and forth♪ Not just one, but many!! It was moving. I could clearly hear the dolphins' voices too.

As a bonus, there is a dedicated photographer on board, so they capture great photos on the boat and underwater. It's a separate fee for purchasing, but it's the perfect keepsake for memories!!

This tour is something you can truly enjoy, whether with family, a partner, friends, or even alone like I did!! If you have even a little interest, you absolutely have to go; otherwise, you'll miss out on life!!!

　絶対に参加するべきですよ！！ハワイに行かれる皆さん！！

お値段で躊躇してしまった方もそれに見合った、いやそれ以上の体験ができます。
英語ができなくっても大丈夫！一人でも大丈夫！！
ちなみに今回で私は５回目の参加で初の一人でしたが、また行こうって思いました。もちろん英語はできません。でもボートスタッフの方ともたくさんコミュニケーションとれて楽しい時間が過ごせました。

５回全部確実にイルカちゃんに遭遇しましたよ。
今回のイルカちゃんは今まで一緒に泳いだスピナーちゃんとは種類が違うバンドーイルカちゃんでしたが、迫力満点！！海の中で目が合うの！！こっちを、ちらっちらっって♪１頭じゃなくって何頭も！！感動でした。イルカちゃん達の声もしっかり聞えるし。

おまけに、専属カメラマンさんが同乗しているのでボートの上での写真や海の中での写真などしっかり抑えてくれてます。購入する形なので別料金が必要ですが思い出には最高の品ですよ！！

家族と恋人と友達とはもちろん今回の私みたいに一人でも心から楽しめるTourですよーー！！
少しでも興味をもった方は絶対に行かないと人生損です！！！

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I made wonderful memories! すてきな思い出できました！。

Reviewed by: A mama

On the second day in Hawaii, on November 12th, my husband, our third-grade daughter, and I went to "Private Dolphin Middle School."

We were picked up early in the morning from the hotel, wearing our swimsuits and rash guards under our clothes, and drove to the bay. Despite it being the rainy season in November, we were fortunate to have clear skies from the day we arrived. Aya, who has lived in Hawaii for a year, greeted us with a warm smile and spoke to us in Japanese, which helped ease our daughter A's nerves a bit.

Upon arriving at the bay, we changed in the restroom. A noticed that the stalls had doors that only went up to her knees and exclaimed, "This is so open, everyone can see me!" It was a nice reaction. While she changed, she reassured herself, saying it was fine since it was only a little visible.

By the time the boat was ready to leave, the sun was getting stronger, so we put on our visors! A had been really excited about seeing dolphins, saying, "I wonder if we’ll get to see them... I believe we will!" But as we started fitting her for the snorkel and fins, she became a bit nervous. There were surprisingly few Japanese people around, and perhaps it was because we only had one child with us this time. However, Aya was very kind and supportive, which made us feel truly at ease as parents.

On the boat, we listened to Aya's translations about dolphin behavior and ecology for about 15 minutes. The cheerful captain pointed and said, "There they are!" When we looked in the direction Aya was pointing, we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins. A leaned forward and exclaimed, "Wow, there really are dolphins!" I exchanged glances with my husband, and we both felt relieved, thinking, "I'm glad we got to see them."

Before we knew it, the dolphins were jumping and spinning all around us. They are called spinner dolphins, and it turns out they naturally learned to jump without anyone teaching them. It's said that they do this as a means of communication or to shake off parasites from their bodies.

Since they travel in groups, we were able to see so many of them. We were especially satisfied because it was currently dolphin birthing season, and we even spotted a baby dolphin among the group.

But this was just the beginning! We quietly approached a few dolphin pods with the boat and were guided to enter the water while holding hands. However, I jumped in before A was fully prepared. As I did, I looked straight down...

　HAWAII２日目の11/12にわたしと主人、小学三年生の娘と「私立イルカ中学」にいってきました。

　早朝ホテルピックアップで水着とラッシュガードを服の中に着込んで 車で湾へ。
１１月で雨季なのに、幸い着いた日から晴天つづき。
ワゴンで迎えに来てくれた、HAWAII在住１年のアヤさんは、
ロコガールのように真っ黒に日焼けしたやさしい笑顔と日本語で迎えてくれて、 娘のAの緊張もすこしほぐれました。

　湾に到着すると、トイレで着替え。
立つと膝くらいまでドアが開いてる個室のトイレにA様
「これじゃー丸見えちゃうじゃん」
っとナイスな反応。
微妙に見えないから平気！などと言いながら着替え

　船がでるころには日差しが強くなってサンバイザー着用！。
Aは昨日まで「イルカに会えるかなぁ・・大丈夫！信じてるから！」
って本当にイルカに会いたがっていたのに、
シュノーケルとフィンのサイズ合わせくらいから
ややナーヴァス。
　案外日本人少なかったし、
今回は子供１人だったのもあったのかも？。
でもアヤさんがやさしく対応してくれて
親としてもほんとうに安心でした。

　船の上で、アヤさんの通訳するイルカの習性や生態などの説明をききながら 進むこと１５分！。
陽気な船長が指をさす。
「いたー。」アヤさんの指さす方向をみると
イルカの背びれが。
Aも「ホントだぁいたぁ」って身を乗り出す。
その様子を見て主人とアイコンタクト
「良かったね・・会えて」。

　一息つく暇も無くイルカがいろんなところで回転ジャンプ。
スピナードルフィンっていって、
誰に教えられたわけでもなく
自然にジャンプをするようになったイルカなんだって。
コミュニケーションの手段とか、
体につく虫をとるためとかいわれてるらしい。

　群れでいるからほんとに沢山会えました。
今ちょうど、イルカの出産シーズンで
群れのなかに赤ちゃんイルカも発見できて大満足。

しかしここからが本番！。
何箇所かあるイルカの群れのそばにそーっと船を近づけて海へ。
三人で手をつないで入るように誘導してくれたんだけど、
Aの心の準備よりも早かったのか、あたしが先に海へ。
そしたら真下に

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

It was so much fun!! とにかく楽しかった！！

Reviewed by: ｔｋ

Watching wild dolphins swim leisurely right in front of you is an extraordinary experience that really boosts your spirits! Observing the dolphins as they swim gracefully for about 5 to 10 minutes is incredibly soothing and brings a sense of calm. Since you'll be wearing a life jacket and looking at the underwater world from the surface, even those who can't swim will be just fine. I highly recommend experiencing this at least once. Depending on the weather, it can get quite cold on the boat, but Yuriko, who accompanied us, was thoughtful enough to share warm dokudami tea, making the experience enjoyable. It seems to be quite popular, so there were a few changes to the meeting time before the tour, which required some communication. If you confirm your means of contact (like a mobile phone) on-site, you'll have a wonderful experience!

野生のイルカが目の前でゆったりと泳いでいる様を見る。という非日常体験はかなりテンションＵＰ！５~１０分ほど悠然と泳いでいるイルカを見ていると癒されて穏やかな気持ちになります。ライフジャケットを着て水面より水中を眺めるので泳げない人でも大丈夫なので、是非、一度は体験することをお勧めします。天候によっては船の上がかなり寒いのですが同行してくれた　ゆりこさん　が温かいどくだみ茶を配ってくれるなど心配りをしてくれ楽しく過ごせました。人気が高いのか催行前に集合時間が変更になるなど何度か連絡が必要でした。現地での連絡手段（携帯電話など）確認しておけば楽しい経験ができますよ。

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シーライフパーク・ハワイ　イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン　海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内＜送迎付きプランあり＞

Dolphin-chan イルカちゃん

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated with my 7-year-old daughter Ponyo and my dolphin mom. It was really fun. It's not every day that you get to touch dolphins, right? Anyway, this tour is a must for dolphin lovers. It's totally fine even if you have small children!

I also joined a tour to swim with wild dolphins, and both experiences were great. Of course, you can't touch the wild dolphins...

I chose a tour without pick-up service, but you can get here by bus or trolley. It was nice because we could stop by along the way without any worries.

During this tour, the dolphin family also hiked to Makapu'u Point as a bonus.

7歳のポニョちゃんとイルカママと3人で参加しました。
本当に、楽しかったです。普段イルカに触れる事など無いですからネー。とにかく、イルカ好きにはたまらないツアーです。小さい子供がいても全然問題なし！
　野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーにも参加しましたが、両方よかったです。野生のイルカはさすがに触れませんからね・・・
　ツアーは送迎なしのもの選びましたが、ザバスやトロリーでここまでは来ることができます。途中気兼ねなく寄り道などできるので、それはそれでまた良かったです。
　イルカファミリーは、このツアーの途中でついでにマカプウ岬もハイキングしてきました。

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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Don't Miss this Adventure

Reviewed by: First Visit to Hawaii

Could not have been happier with the experience. Incredible scuba like experience - even for the non-swimmers. This is a definate must do when you are in Honolulu area.

Wonderful guides manuevered us around, gave us fish food and then dozen of incredible fish ate right out of our hand - it was great.

Their shuttle picked us up at the Waikiki Sheraton, We watched a quick video, they explained what was going to happen and we all board a boat that took us out into a calm harbor. BOB is a Scooter with a bubble attached and was very very easy to get used to.

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シーライフパーク・ハワイ　イルカと触れ合える人気プログラムは選べる3プラン　海の生き物への餌やり体験、イルカやアシカのショーなど充実の園内＜送迎付きプランあり＞

I got to touch dolphins a lot! イルカに触りまくり！

Reviewed by: うーぽ

I never thought I would get to touch dolphins like this. The staff took beautiful photos, and I was very satisfied. Although I can't swim, I managed to be okay. Holding onto the dolphins and swimming was an amazing experience! You absolutely should participate. I will join again!

こんなにイルカに触れるなんて思ってもなかったです。社員もきれいに撮ってくれるし、かなり満足。
泳げない私ですが、なんとか大丈夫でした。
イルカさんにつかまって泳ぐのは感動です！
絶対参加すべきです。また参加します！

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North Shore Shark Adventures - Oahu Cage Diving Tour with Waikiki Transportation

Highly recommend:Read my tips

Reviewed by: LizFerguson

We were surprised how many sharks we actually saw on this tour!! The staff was very friendly and informative. For those who (like me) do not like scuba diving, this activity only requires snorkeling. Just a tip: If you get any bit seasick, I would not recommend this for you unless you take a high dose of anti-motion sickness medicine before going. Both my husband and I got seasick and lost our lunch while doing the tour. Keep in mind, you are on North Shore with all the big waves and will be on a small boat getting tossed around for at least 2 hours. Overall a great adventure and highly recommended!

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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Ann

fantastic....loved it...beautiful, fun..amazing... everyone who sees my pictures...want to do this next time they are in Oahu.. Staff was soooo nice and fun..

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Premium Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watching, Lunch Buffet & Drinks - Ocean Joy Cruises

Very cool experience

Reviewed by: Lisa B

I had never snorkeled before and they really walked you through everything. Got to see lots of neat fish, no dolphins however. We did see several turtles. Weather was a bit spotty and we were in some pretty good size swells. I don't know that I would recommend this for smaller children. They have spotters in the water, but it is open ocean and alot can happen,

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

It was fun! 楽しかった！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated on October 31.

I was really surprised when I saw dolphins for the first time from the boat. I thought it would be nice to see them even a little, but they came right next to the boat and even jumped for us.

On my third try, I was able to see dolphins in the water. I was so excited that I forgot I was wearing a life jacket and tried to dive in. It felt more like chasing the dolphins below rather than swimming with them, but it was truly moving.

The staff members were very friendly and it was a lot of fun. There was also a morning call service, and it was great that I could ask questions in advance.

Some people had a lot of luggage, but I think if you wear your swimsuit from the hotel, just bringing a towel, something to wear if it gets cold, and an underwater camera would be sufficient. There was a comment about the lack of toilet paper, but when I participated, there was some available. If you're worried, it might be better to bring your own.

If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate and hopefully swim alongside the dolphins next time.

10/31に参加しました。

船の上からイルカを初めて見たときは本当にビックリ。ちょっとでも見られればいいなと思って参加しましたが船の真横まで近づいて来たり、ジャンプを見せてくれたり。

３回目のトライで海の中のイルカを見ることが出来ました。
あまりの興奮にライフジャケットを着ていることを忘れて潜ろうとしてしまいました。
一緒に泳ぐというよりは下にいるイルカを追いかけるという感じでしたが、感動ものです。

スタッフの方々もとってもフレンドリーで楽しかったです。モーニングコールのサービスもあり、その際に事前に質問も出来て良かったです。

たくさん荷物を持っている方もいましたが、水着をホテルから着て行けばタオルと寒くなった場合に着る羽織り物、水中カメラがあれば問題ないと思います。
トイレットペーパーがないというコメントがありましたが私が参加した時にはありました。心配なら持って行った方が良いでしょう。

またハワイに行ったら絶対に参加して、今度はイルカと並んで泳げればいいなと思います。

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Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

shark attacks

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Awesome but expensive for what it was ...... 113$ for 2x15mn of boat and only 20mn in the cage with sharks, too short....

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

It was amazing!☆ 最高でした☆

Reviewed by: ハワイ在住

I have lived in Hawaii for three years, and since I had never swum with dolphins, I decided to join this time by myself. I was anxious because I can't swim, but once I got there, all my worries disappeared! I encountered wild dolphins multiple times and was able to swim with them, and I also got to float leisurely with the turtles. What moved me the most was swimming among thousands of tropical fish; it was an unforgettable experience that felt like being in a dragon palace.

Even though I participated alone, the staff were friendly, and I was able to have enjoyable conversations with everyone else who joined. It was truly a fun time. There were also families with children, but the staff provided support, which made me feel safe. It was even more fun than I imagined, and I definitely plan to go again. Wild dolphins are truly different! Once you experience this excitement, you become hooked! Thank you to all the staff.

ハワイに住んで３年、イルカと泳いだ事がなかったので、今回一人で参加しました。
泳げないので不安もあったけど、いざ行ってみたら不安は全てふっとびました！
自然のイルカの群れにも何度も遭遇し一緒に泳ぐ事ができ、亀ちゃんともユ~ラリ泳ぐ事もできました。何より感動したのが、何千匹という熱帯魚の群れの中で泳いだ事が一生忘れられない思いでです。まるで竜宮城みたいでした。
一人参加でしたがスタッフの方もフレンドリーで、参加された皆様とも楽しく会話でき、本当に楽しい時間でした。
お子様連れの方もいましたが、スタッフの方もフォローしていて、安心だと思いました。
想像以上に楽しくて、絶対絶対また行こうと思います。
自然のイルカはやはり違います！この感動を経験したらやみつきです！
スタッフの皆様ありがとうございました。

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Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

Fantastic!

Reviewed by: Redford

The Shark Encounter was fantastic. Beyond my expectations. Clearly the highlight of our cruise to Hawaii. Would recommend to anyone

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Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

The Best tour EVER!

Reviewed by: Vanessa

My buddy Jim and I took this tour and we were completely overwhelmed by how incredible the experience was! We have amazing photos from our underwater cameras to show all of our friends and we were astounded by the number of sharks we saw. This is a once in a lifetime experience that you should NOT miss - take this tour, you will not regret it!!!

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I want to see dolphins again! またイルカに会いたい！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

On that day, the first boat was fully booked, so I joined the second boat. The second boat left the hotel around 9:30, and due to some traffic, we arrived back at the hotel around 4 PM. It was nice to have a relaxed morning, but being out at sea during the hot midday hours made the sun quite harsh... I wonder if it's easier to see dolphins in the early morning.

We spotted dolphins as soon as we got out to sea, but since other tour participants were diving, the dolphins disappeared while we waited for them to finish. So, we continued searching for dolphins, cruising along the coast and going quite far until we finally found them. The search felt long, but the boat was speeding along so fast that it was exhilarating, almost like a roller coaster. Plus, the view of the majestic mountains along the land was quite enchanting (it’s said to be a sacred place), making the cruising enjoyable in itself.

Finally, we found the dolphins and jumped into the sea! However, I had hardly ever snorkeled before, so even though I got in the water, I was confused about what to do. I struggled to move towards the dolphins. I felt like I was half drowning... I got back on the boat and tried again. This time, I was a bit more accustomed to snorkeling and was able to swim calmly.

Dolphins swam right beneath me! I was so excited that I almost felt like I was drowning again, but it was truly moving. To see wild dolphins right in front of me! I felt grateful to the dolphins that showed up. I grew attached to them and wanted to come back to see them again.

Next time, I want to practice snorkeling more before joining again.

その日は第1便はいっぱいとのことで、第2便で参加してきました。
第2便だと9：30くらいにホテル発で、ちょっと渋滞もあったので16時くらいにホテル着でした。
朝は楽でいいけど、海に出てるのはちょうど昼の暑い時間帯で日差しが厳しい・・・
それに、やっぱり早朝のほうがイルカには会いやすいのかな。

海に出てすぐにイルカは見つかりましたが、他のツアーの人たちがもぐっていたので、終わるまでまっている間にイルカはどこかへいってしまいました。
なので、それからイルカを探してひたすら船を走らせました。陸に沿って北上し、けっこう遠くまで行き、やっとイルカを見つけました。
イルカを探して走っている間はけっこう長かったですが、ほんとに高速でびゅんびゅん飛ばすので気持ちよく、ジェットコースターのようなスリルもあり、また、陸には荘厳な山々が連なる幻想的ともいえる景色（聖地といわれている場所とのこと）が広がり、そのクルージングだけでもけっこう楽しめました。

そしてやっとイルカを見つけて海へ！
ですが、実のところシュノーケルはほとんどやったことなかったので、海に入ったもののどうすればよいかわからなくて、戸惑いました。イルカがあそこに、と思ってもなかなか進まず。というか半分おぼれてたような・・・
一旦船に上がって、二度目のトライ。
今度は多少シュノーケルにも慣れて、落ち着いて泳げました。
自分の下をイルカが通っていく！
興奮のあまりまたおぼれそうになりましたけど、これは感動ものです。
野生のイルカが目の前にいるなんて！
現れてくれたイルカたちにありがとうって感じです。
愛着がわいてしまって、もう一度このイルカたちに会いに来たくなります。

今度はもっとシュノーケルの練習をしてから、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

It was great! よかった！

Reviewed by: じゅん

We took a bus from the hotel and arrived at the port after about an hour. The guide was entertaining, and we set off on the boat!

While I was enjoying the scenery, I wondered if we would really see them, and then, suddenly, a pod of dolphins appeared! Baby dolphins were jumping, and they were so cute. When we dove in, there were dolphins everywhere! I could hear them squeaking, and it was incredibly exciting! I think I dove with them three or four times. The dolphins swam so fast that they quickly got away, but it was a truly precious experience.

I also got to see sea turtles up close, and I saw a lot of fish too. It became a very enjoyable memory.

I definitely want to participate again!

ホテルからバスに乗り、1時間くらい走って港に到着。
ガイドさんも面白く、ボートに乗っていざ出発！！

本当に会えるのかな、と思いながら景色を楽しんでいると、
早速イルカの群れが！！
赤ちゃんイルカもジャンプしてとってもカワイイ。
潜ると、イルカの群れが！！
キューキュー聞こえるし大感激！
3度か4度は一緒に潜ったかな。
イルカはさすがに泳ぐの早くて、すぐに行ってしまったけど
とても貴重な体験でした。

ウミガメもすぐ近くで見れたし、お魚もたくさん見れたし
とても楽しい思い出になりました。

また是非参加したいです。

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