All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

Great team of experts! This was my first time out in the ocean and it was a blast. They know what they’re doing and will make sure you’re safe the whole time. Will definitely check them out again in the future!

We got to see plenty of tropical fish and even a sea turtle up close, which was the highlight. As well, the crew was friendly teaching the ropes to the scooters!

The cage was secure and the guides stayed nearby the entire time to ensure everyone was comfortable. We saw several sharks circling which made the experience even more incredible.

The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire tour relaxing and enjoyable and we were lucky to see several whales

We saw colorful tropical fish, coral reefs, shipwrecks, and sunken airplanes!

The boat on the way there was quite rocky, but the submarine was steady and very beautiful. Since we went on the day of arrival, I got a bit sleepy along the way, but it was fun!

行きの船がかなり揺れたけど潜水艦は揺れもなくとても綺麗でした。到着日に行ったので途中眠くなったけど楽しかったです！

I wanted to have a Hawaiian experience that even children could enjoy, so I signed up for the Dolphin Encounter. The program lasts about 30 minutes, during which participants take turns touching the dolphins, feeding fish, and taking commemorative photos. The experience of being so close to the dolphins in the same pool is rare, and my 6-year-old child and my wife both had a wonderful time.

After the program, we explored the park and fed the turtles and birds. The park itself isn't very large and has fewer activities, but the relaxed atmosphere was very pleasant.

On the day of our visit, there were at least two staff members who spoke Japanese, and they not only explained the dolphin interaction program but also greeted us every time we crossed paths in the park, creating a homely atmosphere. During the program, the explanations were given in English by specialized staff, but I believe that children would not have any trouble if they just watched the staff's gestures.

子どもでも楽しめるハワイ体験をしたいと思い、ドルフィン・エンカウンターに申し込みました。プログラムは30分間ほどで、参加者が順番にイルカに触ったりお魚をあげたり記念撮影をしたりすることができます。同じプールでイルカと触れ合える距離で過ごすという体験は貴重で、6歳になる子どもも妻もとても楽しく過ごすことができました。
プログラム後は園内を見て回り、カメや鳥の餌やりをしました。パーク自体はそれほど広くなくアクティビティは少なめですが、のんびりとした雰囲気が心地よかったです。

私たちの訪問日には日本語を話せるスタッフの方が少なくとも2名おられ、イルカとのふれあいプログラムの説明だけでなく、その後園内で顔を合わせるたびに声をかけてくださりアットホームな雰囲気でした。プログラムの最中は専門スタッフによる英語での説明だけになりますが、スタッフの方のジェスチャーを見ていれば子どもでも困ることはないと思います。

I was very satisfied to be able to interact so closely with the dolphins and also have photos taken. The staff were kind, and I had a great time.

イルカとこんなに身近に触れ合えて、かつ写真も撮ってもらえて大満足です。
スタッフの方も親切ですごく楽しめました。

Hawaii is in its rainy season, and indeed, it rained the day before, but the weather was nice and calm on the day of our trip. During the shuttle trolley ride from Waikiki to the port, we were warned that the boat is small and the restroom is really only for emergencies, so it's best to use the facilities at the port. The public restrooms at the port have a very old-fashioned feel, so if you're concerned, it might be a good idea to bring some flushable tissues.

As soon as we set sail, we spotted about three dolphins jumping in the distance, as if they were sending us off. There were no Japanese announcements on board, but judging from the shuttle trolley, I think there were a few other Japanese guests besides us.

Now, regarding the whales, we saw their backs breaking the surface of the water several times. According to the captain's explanation, it seems that a baby whale was practicing swimming.

Oh, and about the snacks on board, hot coffee was very popular. When we boarded, they had just run out, and since it would take time to brew more and we were about to set sail, I gave up on that. The donuts? Malasadas? They were almost sold out, likely because there were many families with children. We were told that there was a water dispenser over there for self-service, so I just drank water. In other words, unless you can get to the port early and board on your own, I wouldn't expect much in terms of snacks.

Back to the whales, they tried putting a microphone underwater to see if we could hear the whales' voices, and it seemed like it was quite a hit since many similar boats gathered around. However, the engine noise from those boats was louder, so it seemed we missed out on that. We did see some jumps, but capturing them in photos was difficult. The shape of a whale's tail fin is said to differ from individual to individual, like fingerprints, so the captain explained that if you send a photo of the tail fin to the appropriate site, they can identify the whale.

On our way back, they mentioned that we were running a bit late and would be returning to the port at full speed, which made me think they were really trying hard. All the staff were very efficient in their movements, yet they were friendly and approachable, which made for a pleasant experience.

ハワイは雨季だそうで、実際前日は雨でしたが、当日は穏やかな天気で良かったです。
ワイキキから港までの送迎トロリーの中で、船は小さくてトイレは本当に緊急時用なので、港で必ず行っといて、のように注意されるのですが、港の公衆トイレは昔ながらの公衆トイレ、という感じなので、気になる方は水に流せるティッシュを用意しておくといいかも。
出港すると早速、少し遠くの方でイルカが3頭ほどジャンプして、私たちを送り出してくれたようにも見えました。船内で日本語の案内は一切ありませんでしたが、送迎のトロリーの様子から推察すると、私たち以外にも数組、日本人客はいたと思います。
そして肝心のクジラですが、ちょっと水面に背中が出てきたり、というのは何度も見ました。船長さんの説明によると、赤ちゃんクジラが泳ぎの練習中なのでしょうと。
そうそう、船内でのおやつですが、ホットコーヒーは大人気で、私たちが乗船したタイミングではちょうどなくなったところで、また沸かすまで時間かかるしもうすぐ出港するからと言われたので諦めました。ドーナツ? マラサダ? も、家族連れの子供たちが多かったせいか、ほぼ売り切れ状態だったので、水ならウォーターサーバーがあそこにあるからセルフサービスでどうぞ、のように言われて、私は水だけ飲んでました。つまり、自力で港に行けて早めに乗船できない限り、期待しないほうがいいと思います。
で、クジラの話に戻ると、この日は水中にマイク(?)を入れて、クジラの声が聞けるかな? というのを試してくれたのですが、どうやらかなりの大当たりだったらしく、周りに同じような船がたくさん集まっていて、そういう船のエンジン音の方が響くからということで、こちらは空振りだったようです。でも一応ジャンプするのは見えました。ただ写真に収めるのは難しいです。クジラの尾ヒレの形状は、指紋のように個体ごとに異なるそうなので、然るべきサイトに尾ひれの写真を送ると、クジラの個体を特定してくれる、という説明も船長さんから聞きました。予定よりちょっと遅れてしまったので全速力で港に戻ります、のようなことを帰り際に言っていたので、すごく頑張ってくださったのだなと思いました。スタッフの皆さん、全員キビキビ動いていて、でも私たちには気さくに接してくださって気持ちよかったです。

Fun experience, guides were very knowledgeable.
Didn't see nearly the fish that I thought we would.
Man-made reef so not really colorful.
Fun to say we went on a submarine.

In April, there might be fewer whales themselves. It felt like a tour where we were just watching a pair of parent and baby whales for a long time. The guide was a very fun person, and the tour itself was enjoyable!

4月になると，くじら自体の頭数が少ないのかな。
1組の親子クジラをずっと眺めているようなツアーでした。
ガイドさんはとても楽しい方で、ツアー自体は楽しかったです！

As soon as the boat set off, we were able to see a pod of dolphins. It was amazing to see them up close so quickly, and afterward, we spotted three whales and got to see their beautiful tails. As we continued on, we encountered another whale swimming by, and I was incredibly moved to see it slowly swimming beneath us while we were snorkeling after jumping off the boat. We also saw another pod of dolphins and went snorkeling where there were fish, and we even met a sea turtle. I think it was a very lucky day, filled with continuous excitement. Thank you very much!

船が出てすぐにイルカの群れを見る事ができました。こんなに早く近くで見られて、その後にはクジラが、3頭見られてきれいなテイルを見る事ができました。進んで行くとまた違うクジラが、泳いでいて、船から飛び込んでシュノーケリングで、私たちの下をゆっくりと泳いで行くクジラを見られてすごく感動しました。その後もイルカの群れを見られましたし、魚たちがいるところでシュノーケリングをしウミガメにも会えました。とてもラッキーな日だったと思いますが感動の連続でした。ありがとうございました

I chose this tour on a large ship because I was worried about seasickness. The observation deck had some swaying, so I watched from a cabin on the first floor, but I was still able to see the whales' spouts and tails. It seems that those who are less sensitive to motion can see much more from the observation deck. The pineapple banana cake was delicious.

船酔いが心配で大きな船のこのツアーを選びました。
展望デッキは揺れもあったので、1階の客室で見ていましたが、何とかクジラの潮吹きや尾っぽを見ることができました。
揺れに強い方が展望デッキの方がたくさん見れるようです。
パイナップルバナナケーキが美味しかったです。

I was able to see whales. I'm glad I participated. There was no rocking that would cause seasickness, so even family members who usually get motion sickness enjoyed it until the end. The deck of the boat has a decent amount of wind, so I think a jacket is necessary. I brought one and used it. A hat that won't blow away in the wind would be a good idea. The explanations from the guide are in English, so I think at least one person in the family should be able to understand English.

クジラ見れました。
参加して良かった。
船酔いになるような揺れも無く、普段は乗り物酔いのある家族も最後まで楽しめました。
船のデッキはそこそこ風があるので上着が必要かと思います。持って行って、使いました。
帽子は風で飛ばないタイプが良いかと。
解説員の方の説明は英語なので、家族の中など誰か1人は英語聞き取れるべきだろうなと思います。

The guide told us that if we couldn't see them, we could try again, so I was half-expecting it, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. In the first half, they didn't show up much, but once we went out to sea, a mother and baby whale swam close to the boat the whole time, which was amazing! ♪

ガイドさんからは、見れなかったら再度チャレンジと言われ、期待半分でしたが、素晴らしい体験ができました。
前半は中々、姿を現してくれませんでしたが、沖に出てからは親子クジラがずっと船の近くを泳いでくれていて、最高でした♪

Well worth the money. I would highly recommend Dolphin Quest to any animal lover. An experience you will find hard to match.

The shuttle bus was comfortable. Departing at 5:30 AM was a bit dreary, but it wasn't cold in the morning, and you can make good use of your time afterward, so I recommend it. Our guide, Ken, was reliable and very pleasant, and I appreciated his help a lot. There are no restrooms on the boat, but there are public toilets at the boarding area. We were able to see both dolphins and whales, but it can be tough for those who can't swim. It was harder than I imagined, but that also made it rewarding.

送迎のバスも快適でした。早朝5：30出発は、憂鬱でしたが、朝も寒くないし，そのあと時間が有効に使えるからおすすめです。
ガイドのケンさんは、頼りになるし、とても感じの良い方で大変お世話になりました。
トイレが無いですが、ボートに乗る場所に公衆トイレがあります。
イルカも鯨も見られましたが、泳げない方は大変です。想像以上にハードでした。そのぶん，達成感があります。

This is my third visit to the park. In the previous two visits, there were issues with the bus, which made me worry, but this time it was great. The bus was on time, and the driving was careful, which made me feel at ease. Inside the park, there were staff members who spoke Japanese, so even if you don't understand English, you can enjoy your time without worry. The staff is very kind and attentive. They also have a wealth of knowledge about dolphins and taught me a lot. I want to come back again next year. Interacting with the dolphins was a lot of fun; we fed them, took pictures, and even got splashed by them while playing with my child. The park is not an aquarium but a marine park where you can have various experiences. Even small children can enjoy it.

３回目の来園です。前回、前々回とバストラブルがありバスの心配がありましたが、今回は良かったです。時間通り、丁寧な運転で安心でした。園内では以前もいらした日本語で説明してくれるスタッフがおり、英語がわからなくても安心して楽しめます。すごく親切で丁寧なスタッフさんです。イルカの知識も豊富で色々と教えてもらいました。また来年も行きたいと思います。イルカとの触れ合いは、餌をあげたり写真を撮ったり、イルカに水をかけられたりと子供と一緒にはしゃぎました。園内は水族館ではなく、海の公園で色々な体験ができます。小さい子供でも楽しめます。

The dolphin experience at Sea Life Park was a highly satisfying activity where you can easily interact with dolphins. If you want to create a memorable Hawaiian experience, I highly recommend it!

シーライフパークのドルフィン体験は気軽にイルカと触れ合える満足度の高いアクティビティでした。
ハワイらしい思い出を作りたいなら、かなりおすすめです！

The early morning bus departed in the dim light, and Sean was kind enough to stop by Starbucks. I had heard there were no restrooms on the boat, so it was great that we could use a public restroom before departure. The boat was beautiful!! Perhaps because everyone took motion sickness medication, none of us felt sick at all. But that might also be because the tour was packed with so many activities that it left us completely exhausted. Thanks to the cool, beautiful-voiced captain and Ken from Japan's attentive support, we dived wildly, swam, laughed, and breathed heavily—it was an incredibly fulfilling tour. Amazing!

朝早いバスは薄暗い中出発，ショーンさんはお優しく、スタバにも立ち寄って下さった。
船にはトイレがないと聞いていたが、出航前に公衆トイレが使えてよかった。
船は綺麗！！酔い止めは全員飲んでおいたせいか全く酔わなかった。でもそれは　へとへとになるくらい盛りだくさんで充実したからかもしれない。かっこいい美声の船長、日本のケンさんのきめ細かいフォロー，などのおかげでワイルドに潜り、泳ぎ，笑い、ゼイゼイ息して超充実のツアーでした。最高！

Today was the best day ever. We found a pod of dolphins and jumped into the sea! It was so thrilling and exciting. When we dove in, the dolphins were right in front of us. It was moving!

We also got to see the humpback whales that come to Hawaii to give birth during this season. I've heard that seeing whales brings good luck, and that made us even happier.

The actor and captain, along with our Japanese guide Ken, was knowledgeable and a fun entertainer. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you for everything.

It was early in the morning, but our bus driver Sean was wonderful; he even stopped by Starbucks for us, showing great consideration. I believe this will be a memorable experience for sure.

今日は最高の一日でした。
イルカの群れを見つけては海にジャンプイン！なんてスリリングでドキドキ。潜るとイルカたちが目の前に。感動！
この時期に出産のためにハワイに来るザトウクジラ🐋にも会えました。クジラをみると幸運になるらしいと聞いてますます上機嫌な私たち。
俳優兼船長さん、日本人の担当Kenさんも知識豊富で楽しいエンターテイナーでした。またぜひ参加したいです。お世話になりました。
朝早く大変ですがバスのドライバーのショーンさんスタバに立ち寄ってくださったり、気遣いが素晴らしかったです。必ず良い思い出になる体験だと思います。

I rode a submarine for the first time. I had a great time enjoying the underwater world where fish and sea turtles live. It became a memorable time in Hawaii! I highly recommend it.

初めて潜水艦に乗りました。お魚やウミガメが暮らしている海底の世界を満喫できてとっても楽しかったです。ハワイで思い出に残る時間となりました！とってもおすすめです。

Had the best time we didnt see any whales but Jeremey and the staff was great

The tour that was initially canceled due to bad weather turned out to be amazing. It was raining heavily in the morning, but by the time we arrived, the rain had stopped and it even started to clear up.

We encountered a group of over 100 dolphins! They were so cute, jumping around, and we were able to see them up close even when we entered the water. We got to see them swimming right below us and passing by us multiple times!

I was worried about how it would turn out, but I had such a great time seeing them. I definitely want to participate again! 🫶✨

悪天候で1度キャンセルにからの迎えたツアー
朝も雨が降っていて土砂降りになったけれど着いたら雨が止み、むしろ晴れてきて
100頭以上の群れに遭遇!!
飛び跳ねたりと可愛くて
海に入っても真近てみることができて
群れでちゃんと見ることが!!
真下を通ったり横を通ったりと沢山見ることができた!!

どうなるか不安だったけど見れてすごく楽しめて良かった🫶✨
また参加したい!!

The tour on the Star of Honolulu was great. They served snacks, and the atmosphere was nice. As for the whales, I think I saw them in the distance, and I might have caught a glimpse of a tail, but I’m not sure if I actually saw them. However, the cruise in the beautiful ocean was wonderful, and the weather was perfect, so I really enjoyed it. It might be best to think of it as a lucky bonus if you get to see whales while participating in the cruise.

スターオブホノルルでのツアー。お菓子もでてきて、雰囲気はよかったです。クジラに関しては、遠くにみえて、しっぽが少し見えた気がしたりなど、見えていないのかもしれません。ただ、美しい海でのクルーズ、気候も良くて本当に楽しむことができました、クルーズとして参加しくじらは見れればラッキーくらいで考えるのがいいかもしれません。

The staff was amazing ! The dolphins are angelic. We had an awesome experience. Thank you so much .

The time was a bit short, but the experience of touching dolphins is something you don't get to do often, so I had a great time.

時間はすこし短かったですが、
イルカに触れる経験はなかなかできないものなので、たのしい時間を過ごせました。

To conclude, I am extremely satisfied! I was thrilled to see whales swimming in the distance several times, catching glimpses of their tails and spouts! Although I couldn't see them up close, it was a wonderful memory of whale watching!

I had always wanted to see whales, and when I decided to go to Hawaii, I came across this tour and knew I had to participate. I was worried about seasickness on a small boat, so I made a reservation on the largest one I found, the Star of Honolulu. When I first boarded the boat, I was a bit anxious thinking it might sway more than expected, but once I went up to the upper deck, I found it wasn't a problem, possibly because I was standing! I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're feeling uneasy.

The boat has four levels, and at first, we enjoyed pineapple banana bread and drinks on the first floor, which had chairs and tables. It was delicious! Once the boat started moving, there was a segment where they explained the size of the whales using ropes, and although I didn't understand much of the English, it was an interesting experience unique to a larger boat. The first floor was quite cold due to the air conditioning, so I recommend bringing a jacket. After the explanation, we were free to move around the boat, but the cold was only on the first floor. The view from the fourth deck was beautiful, with a clear sight of Diamond Head and more. When whales were spotted, an English announcement would indicate the direction, and even if you don't understand English well, the simple language and the fact that everyone moved at once made it clear. Although the whales were far away, I was glad to see them, even if I couldn't see the large ones up close. Whether you see whales or not depends on luck, but I think you can still enjoy cruising on a big boat even if you don't see them. I also think it's a great point of this tour that if you don't see any whales, they provide tickets to try again.

I had actually made a reservation for a certain day, but when I was waiting for the shuttle bus at the bus stop, the bus didn't come. After checking with the hotel staff, I was informed that the tour was canceled that day. Cancellations can happen suddenly due to bad weather, but I felt reassured that I received a full refund.

結論から言うと大満足です！クジラが何回か遠くの方で泳いでいるのが見えて尻尾や潮吹きも見れてすごい！と興奮しました。近くでは見ることが出来ませんでしたがとっても良い思い出になったホエールウォッチングでした！
ずっとクジラを見てみたくてハワイに行くと決まりこのツアーを見かけた時に絶対に参加したいと思い参加しました。小さい船だと船酔いが心配だったので見つけた中で一番大きかったスターオブホノルル号で予約しました。最初船に乗り込んだ時は意外と揺れるかも？と少し不安になりましたが上のデッキに出てからは立ってることもあったからなのか気にならなかったです！不安な方は酔い止めを飲むことを推奨します。
船は4階建てで始めは1階の椅子やテーブルがあるフロアでパイナップルバナナブレッドと飲み物をいただきました。美味しかったです！船が動き出すとクジラの大きさの説明などを実際にロープを使って説明するコーナーがあり、英語であまり内容はよくわからなかったですが大きい船ならではの体験で面白かったです。1階はクーラーが結構効いていて寒かったので上着を持っていくことをおすすめします。説明が終わると船内を自由に移動することができるのですが、寒かったのは1階のみでした。4階のデッキは眺めがよくダイヤモンドヘッドなども見えて綺麗でした。クジラが見えると時計の方向で英語のアナウンスが流れます。英語がわからなくても簡単な英語だったのと皆が一斉に動き出すのでわかります。遠くの方だったので実際に近くで大きいクジラを見ることは出来ませんでしたが遠くても見ることが出来て良かったです。クジラが見れるかどうかは運に左右されますが、見れなくても大きい船なのでクルージングするだけでも楽しめると思います。見れなかった場合もう一度見れるチケット？が配られるというのもこのツアーの良い点だと思います。
実際に一度予約していた日があったのですが当日バス乗り場でシャトルバスを待っていたらバスが来ず、ホテルのスタッフに確認してもらったところ今日はキャンセルということを伝えられました。天候が悪いと急に当日キャンセルされてしまう事もありますが、しっかりと返金されていたのでそこも安心だと思います。

I've been living in Hawaii for six years now, and I finally participated in a whale watching tour that I've always wanted to do.

Although it was a cloudy day, the weather was just right—not too hot and not too cold. After checking in a bit early, I wandered around the Aloha Tower. When it was time to board, we first had the familiar souvenir photo opportunity that you often find in the U.S. (The staff will come around during the cruise to sell these photos.)

While enjoying coffee and muffins on the first floor, we received explanations (in English, of course), and after departing, we could watch from anywhere on the four-story cruise ship. The crew members were also diligently searching for whales, but unfortunately, we didn't encounter any that day... I definitely want to try again next year.

ハワイに住んで6年目。念願のホエールウォッチングツアーに参加しました。
当日は曇り空ではあったものの、暑くもなく寒くもなくちょうどよい天気でした。
ちょっと早めにチェックイン後、アロハタワーの周りをウロウロ。乗船の合図があったので乗り込むと、まずはアメリカでお馴染みのお土産用写真撮影がありました。
（この写真は、クルーズ中にスタッフが販売しにきます）
1階でコーヒーとマフィンを食べながら説明（もちろん英語）を受け、出港後は4階建てクルーズ船のどこでも好きな場所で見ることができます。
船員さんも一生懸命探してくれたのですが、あいにくこの日はクジラに遭遇することができず・・・。
来年またリベンジしたいと思いました。

The week I visited, there were storm and heavy rain warnings in Hawaii. I was really worried leading up to the day, but miraculously, the tour went ahead. And right away, whales appeared, jumping one after another. It was truly moving. I couldn't capture their magnificent jumps on camera in time, but I have firmly etched it in my memory. It was the day my dream of seeing humpback whales came true. Despite the unfortunate weather, I was really glad to see so many whales. I'm still excited and moved as I watch the videos. I absolutely recommend this. While there's no guarantee you'll see them, it's definitely worth the challenge!

私が訪れた期間はハワイ州に暴風、豪雨警報が出ている週でした。すごく心配して当日を迎えてましたが奇跡的にツアー催行されました。そしてすぐにクジラが現れて、次から次へとジャンプ。もう感動です。カメラが間に合わず華麗なジャンプを納めることは叶いませんでしたが、この胸にしっかり焼き付けました。いつか必ずザトウクジラを見るんだという夢が叶った日です。あいにくの天候でしたがたくさんのクジラを見ることができて本当によかった。今なお興奮冷めやらず動画を見て感動しています。絶対にオススメです。必ず見られる保証はありませんが、挑戦する価値は充分にあります！