All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

This was my second time participating. You can enter a pool that is waist-deep and interact with dolphins, so many families with children join in. I think it's a valuable activity that you can't experience elsewhere. I highly recommend it.

二回目の参加でした。
腰あたりまでのプールに入って、イルカと触れ合うことができるので、お子さんとの参加も多いです。
他では体験できない貴重なアクティビティだと思います。オススメです。

The pick-up was on time, and thanks to the polite explanations from the Japanese staff, I was able to enjoy interacting with the dolphins without any issues in English. It was a very fun and rare experience that you can't have in Japan, where I got to be pulled by the dolphins, stroke their bellies, and give them kisses. I thought it would smell more like fish, but it didn't at all. Before the program started, it was amusing to see the curious dolphins glancing over to observe today's participants. The Sea Life Park isn't a large facility, but it was enjoyable to watch the dolphins practicing their tricks even after the program ended.

時間通りに送迎もして頂き、日本人スタッフの方の丁寧なご説明があったので、実際にイルカとふれあうときのスタッフが英語でも問題なく楽しむことができました。
イルカに引っ張ってもらったり、おなかをなでたり、キスしたり、とても楽しく日本ではできない貴重な体験でした。
もっとお魚のにおいがするかと思っていたのですが、全くでした。
プログラムが始まる前、好奇心旺盛なイルカさんたちが今日のメンバーを横目でチラチラ観察しにくるのがおもしろかったです。
シーライフパークは大きな施設ではありませんが、プログラムが終わったあとも、芸を練習中のイルカさんの見放題で楽しかったです。

I was able to see so many dolphins! It seems to be the season when baby dolphins are around, and their cuddly appearance was adorable. When I was snorkeling and lost track of where they were, the staff on the boat pointed them out, so I could find them right away. I also got to see a rare seal, which made it a very lucky day.

I'm glad I rented a wetsuit. With it, I could float without a life jacket, and since it got colder, I think it was essential. The staff really made an effort to show us many dolphins, and it turned out to be a very fulfilling time. I had a great time!!

本当にたくさんのイルカを見ることができました!
ちょうど赤ちゃんイルカがいる時期らしく、一緒にくっついている
姿がかわいかったです。シュノーケルで潜っているときに、どこにいるか
見失っても、ボートからスタッフの方が、あっちだと指さしてくれるので
すぐに見つけることができました。珍しいアザラシも見ることができ
とてもラッキーな日だったと思います。
ウエットスーツはやっぱり借りてよかったです。
あればライフジャケットなしでも浮いていられるし、だんだん寒く
なってくるので、必須だと思いました。
スタッフのみなさんが、イルカたちをたくさん見せようとしてくれて
とても充実した時間になりました。楽しかったです!!

it was good. not wow but it should be done with any visit to hawaii

I'm glad I chose this place, even though there were many similar activities available. After just five minutes on the boat, I was able to swim with the dolphins, and I also had the chance to watch them swim alongside the boat for a while, which was very satisfying. I was also able to see the turtles up close. It would be even better if they could sell only the photos that include us.

似たようなアクティブたくさんありましたが、ここにしてよかったと思います。
イルカは船に乗って5分後には一緒に泳ぐこともできましたし、そのあとも船の横を並んで泳ぐのをじっくり見れたりと、とても満足出来ました。
亀もじっくり見ることができました。
写真は自分たちの写っているのだけを売っていただけると、なおいいかと。

If you want to see sharks up close, this is the place to be. Up on the North shore, wich in my opinion is the nicest part of the island. My brother and I had a great time. I still can't believe how big the sharks were. Crew was great !

I was able to see a lot of dolphins from the boat!
There were baby dolphins doing spinning jumps everywhere. Even when I watched the video later, I was very moved.

Next was snorkeling.
It was my first time snorkeling. On top of that, I can only swim dog paddle, but thanks to the buoyancy, even though my position was unstable, I was able to see dolphins, sea turtles, and rays in the ocean.
I think those with snorkeling experience or who can swim will enjoy it even more!

ボートからたくさんのイルカたちが見れました‼
あちこちで子イルカ達が回転ジャンプをしていていました。
動画で撮ったものを後から見ても、とても感激します。

次はシュノーケル。
私はシュノーケルは始めて。おまけに泳ぎは犬かきのみですが、浮力で体勢が不安定ながら海の中でもイルカとウミガメ、エイを見る事ができました。
シュノーケル経験者や泳げる方は、もっともっと楽しめると思います

Picked up near the hotel just after 6 AM. It took about an hour to reach the harbor, and during the bus ride, our cute and fun guide, who looked like a half-model, explained various things to us. According to the guide, the weather is starting to get colder, so everyone borrowed wetsuits. This choice turned out to be a good one… it also helps prevent sunburn.

When we arrived at the harbor, we put on our wetsuits and set off! Unexpectedly, we encountered a pod of dolphins right away and started snorkeling. It was overwhelming to see wild dolphins up close for the first time… we were really lucky to meet so many dolphins so quickly! The staff were also moved by the experience.

Since we didn’t spend much time searching for dolphins, we had a longer snorkeling session at another location afterward. Here, we were able to see many sea turtles and vibrant tropical fish, which was also amazing! Actually, I was so impressed by the snorkeling on the previous moon tour that this experience felt even more special… (>_<) Even with a decent number of participants, the snorkeling points at Dolphin School are spacious, so it doesn’t feel crowded, and the water clarity and number of fish were significantly better.

There seems to be a full-day Dolphin University tour as well, but I think it was a good choice to go with this one since it’s less physically demanding. It also seemed like there were fewer people here. There were a couple of girls who were down due to seasickness or fatigue, so for those who are worried, taking motion sickness medication is a must.

A friend who enjoys diving was also impressed. It’s a highly satisfying tour! I recommend it!!

朝６時過ぎに宿泊ホテル近くでピックアップ。
片道１時間くらいかけてハーバーまで向かいましたが、行きのバスの中では
ハーフモデルのような可愛くて楽しいガイドさんがいろいろ解説をしてくれました。
ガイドさんによると、そろそろ寒くなってくる季節とのことで全員がウェットスーツを借りました。
この選択は正解だったなあ…日焼け防止にもなるし。

ハーバーに着くと、ウェットスーツを着て出発！
予想外にもすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇し、シュノーケリング開始。生まれて初めて間近で見る野生のイルカたちに感無量…とってもラッキーだったみたいで、こんなにたくさんのイルカたちにすぐに会えるなんて！とスタッフさんたちも皆感動。

イルカ探しに時間がかからなかったので、その後の別の場所でのシュノーケリング時間が長くなりました。
ここでも、沢山のウミガメと鮮やかな熱帯魚を見ることができてまたも感動！
実は、このツアーの前に参加していた月のツアーでのシュノーケリングがあんまりよくなったので感動もひとしおで…(>_<)
イルカ中学は、参加人数がある程度いてもシュノーケリングポイントが広いのでごちゃごちゃしないし、海の透明度も魚の数も格段に上でした。
１日がかりのイルカ大学もあるようですが、結構体力を消耗するのでこちらにしてよかったと思っています。人数もこちらの方が少なそうだし。
船酔いか疲れたのかダウンしていた女の子が２，３人いたので、心配な人は酔い止め薬必須かも。

ダイビングが趣味の友人も感動していました。かなり満足度の高いツアーです(^^)おすすめ！！

I participated with my 1 year and 9 month old son and my family of three.
We had a great time.
I only brought $50 because I wanted to avoid theft.
It was definitely not enough!!
If I wanted to buy photos and videos for the family, I thought I would need at least $100 or a credit card.

1歳9ヶ月の息子と家族3人で参加。
楽しめました。
持ち物に少量のお金とあったので$50だけ持っていきました。（盗難にあうのも嫌だったので）
全然足りません！！
撮ってくれる写真やムービーを家族分買おう思うと、最低$100かクレジットカードは必要だと思いました。

it was a greats experience. At a certain point you have to realize that you have real sharks around you. This is something that I will definitely try again at my next visit in the area? be aware that the sea is not all the time calm and waves can bring you a different experience... Gravel could be mandatory
A must to do... Great

There were a lot of dolphins, and I was able to see sea turtles and go whale watching too! I was truly moved when I got to swim with the dolphins.

イルカもいっぱいいて、ウミガメも見られたし、ホエールウォッチングもできました！本当にイルカと泳げたときは感動しました。

I joined the tour just to pass the time, but it was the most moving experience. As a diver, I've explored many seas, but I've never encountered so many dolphins and sea turtles.

暇つぶしで参加したツアーですが一番感動しました。私はダイバーなので色んな海を潜りましたが、こんなたくさんのイルカや海亀に出会えたことがありません。

It was pretty cool being in submarine, but we were a little disappointed in how many fish and marine life we saw. I guess that's due to luck. But nonetheless still a pretty cool activity.

On that day, the dolphins were swimming very fast, and I couldn't see them much.

Everyone was concerned and asked if I saw them, but even though I hadn't, I ended up giving a typical Japanese response of "I saw them." So, my time with the dolphins came to an end. I should have honestly said that I didn't see them much.

I was glad to see two turtles up close, though.

イルカがこの日はとても早く泳いでおり、あまり見れませんでした。

みなさん見れましたか？と気を使ってくれるのですが、見れてないのに「見れました」と日本人らしい回答をしてしまい、イルカとの時間は終了。
正直にあまり見れなかったといえばよかった。

亀は2匹も間近でみれてよかったです。

Had a good time. Dissapointed that the scooter had to be moved around with a diver assisting.

We were divided into three groups, but the waves in the North were high, and by the time we got to the last group, it was impossible to enjoy the experience due to seasickness! Several people were vomiting. Unfortunately, some had to withdraw. I cannot recommend this for anyone who is prone to seasickness!

３グループに分かれて参加するのですが、ノースの波は高く最後のグループになると
船酔いで鑑賞どころではありません！！
数人が吐きまくりでした。
かわいそうに棄権した方もおられました。
少しでも船酔いされる方にはオススメ出来ません！！

I was able to meet many dolphins in the clear, deep blue sea! As soon as I entered the water, I could hear the dolphins communicating, and it was truly moving!! There was even a family with a baby (^^). I also got to see a large sea turtle, and it was really a wonderful experience. The guide was kind and seemed very experienced, so I felt safe participating. Thank you very much♪

透明度の高い真っ青な海でたくさんのイルカ達に会える事ができました！
海に入ったとたん、イルカ達の会話が聞こえて大感動!!
赤ちゃん連れの家族もいましたよ(^^)
大きな海ガメも見られたし、本当にステキな体験をさせていただきました。
ガイドさんは親切で、ベテランらしく安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました♪

You could rent a wetsuit for $10, and almost everyone did. Those who didn't looked really cold, so I thought it would be better to include that cost in the overall fee. It's a hassle to carry cash. When we went, we encountered a rare pod of dolphins, which was a once-in-a-year experience! The dolphins approached us!! We could even hear their sounds, and it was very moving!! After that, we seemed to have some extra time, so we headed out to look for other types of dolphins... Luckily, we encountered another pod, and the dolphins swam around the boat and jumped, which was amazing!! The snorkeling afterward was also great, as we got to see sea turtles. It was a very satisfying tour.

ウエットスーツが10ドルで借りられてほとんどの人が借りていました
借りてない人はすごく寒そうだったので
料金の中に組み込んでしまえばいいのにと思いました。
お金を持っていくのが面倒です。
私たちが行ったときは1年にあるかないかのイルカの大群に出会え
イルカの方から近づいてきてくれました!!
イルカの声も聴こえてとても感動しました!!
そのあと時間が余ったみたいで沖に出て他の種類のイルカを探しに・・・
これも運よくイルカの大群に出会え船の周りをイルカが泳いだり
ジャンプをして見せてくれたりすごかったです!!
そのあとのシュノーケリングもウミガメに出会え
大満足のツアーでした

I thought I would see a lot of fish since it was a submarine, but there were no fish at all, and I was just looking at the seabed. It's better not to expect any fish.

潜水艦だったのでたくさんの魚が見れると思ったのですが
全く魚がおらずただただ海底を見ているだけでした
魚は期待しないほうがいいです。

I took a couple of my students out there and it was amazing. The entire crew were professional and patient. It was the first time for some of the participants and some of them couldn't swim, but the divers were with us the entire time during the B.O.B. and assisting us while we snorkeled. If you get a chance, you have to check these guys out.

I participated without understanding much English. I went by car, and the parking was free! At the dolphin swim check-in counter, there were Japanese staff who guided us with "Yes, this way! Yes, like this!" The instructor also gave instructions in broken Japanese. It's a shame that the photos are quite expensive >_< We took about five different types of photos, but each one costs $16, so if you want them all... Plus, they also filmed a video, and I want the DVD too... Well, it can't be helped! My son was very satisfied (^_^)

英語が、殆ど分からないで参加しました。車でいきました。駐車場は無料でした！ドルフィンスイムのチェックインカウンターには日本人もいて、「はい、こっち！はい、こうして！」と誘導してくれました。インストラクターも片言ですが、日本語で指示してくれます。写真がやはり高いのが残念>_<５パターン位写真を撮りましたが、一枚16ドルなので、全部となると…しかも、ムービーを撮ってくれているの、ＤＶＤも欲しいし…。まぁ、しょうがないですけどね！息子は、大満足していました(^_^)

I participated at the request of my elementary school child who loves dolphins. The park was an hour away by large bus, but the scenery from the window was wonderful, so I didn't mind the long travel time at all.

During the interaction time with the dolphins, there was a Japanese instructor assigned to each group who provided careful explanations, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. We got to see the cute dolphins up close, pet them, and shake hands. My child, as well as I, who was just accompanying them, were very satisfied.

One thing that concerned me was that at the start of the program's pre-explanation, we were suddenly asked to sign a liability waiver (essentially stating that the park is not responsible for any accidents, and that insurance is also waived, etc.). It would be appreciated if we could be informed in advance (at the time of booking) if a signature on the liability waiver is required. I think some people might have reservations about this, but at the same time, we couldn't participate without signing it...

Aside from that point, it was a satisfying program.

イルカが大好きな小学生の子供のリクエストで参加しました。
パークまで大型バスで１時間と長い距離でしたが、途中の車窓が素晴らしく、時間の長さはまったく気になりませんでした。

イルカとの触れ合いの時間は、グループに一人、日本人のインストラクターの方がついて丁寧な説明をしてくださるので安心して楽しむことができました。かわいいイルカを間近で見て、なでなでしたり、握手をしたり、子供はもちろんのこと、付き添い気分だった私も大満足でした。

一点気になったのは、プログラムの事前説明開始時に突然、保険免責の書類（要は何か事故があってもパークには責任はありません、保険も免責になります云々・・）に同意の署名を求められたことです。保険免責の同意書に署名が必要な場合は、事前に（予約時に）周知しておいていただけたらありがたいです。それに抵抗がある方もいらっしゃると思いますし、かと言って、それに署名をしないことには参加させてもらえないのですし・・・。

その点以外は満足できるプログラムでした。

When my friend asked me to do this with him, I was a bit hesitant. Not knowing what to expect, my imagination relived several scenes in "Jaws". After doing some research and coming to the realization that North Shore does this on a daily basis without people loosing limbs, I agreed. It turned out to be an absolutely phenomenal experience. We arranged for the hotel pickup and once in the van, took the 45 minute ride to the North Shore area of Oahu. Once at the marina, it's about a 20-30 minute ride out to the cage. The Captain went over all the safety instructions thoroughly and describes what types of sharks we would be seeing. His shark lecture was very informative and wasn't stumped when questions were asked. Once at the site, the cage is secured to the side of the boat and after the 8-10 passengers get in, the cage is allowed to float away about 20 feet. Observing the sharks was a thing of beauty and simply can't be described in words. I would do this again in a heartbeat.

I strongly recommend this experience! The crew were helpful, down to earth and nice which made the experience even better. I recommend purchasing the video of yourself under water with the sharks - it will be a lifelong memory.

Great experience. I was a nervous at first, but when I was under the water, I had a wonder experience.

Interacting with the dolphins was so much fun. Their adorable swimming and the way they swam while being held was incredibly soothing. However, I accidentally ended up in an English explanation session, which was a bit disappointing because I couldn't understand much. But I still enjoyed it on the vibe!!

イルカとのふれあい、とても楽しかったです。イルカの可愛い泳ぎやつかまって泳ぐことで、すご～く癒されました。ただ、何故か英語での説明の会に入ってしまい、あまり、意味が通じなかったのが残念でした。でも、ノリで楽しんでしまいました！！

This would have been an awesome trip if it hadn't been ruined by motion sickness. And I wasn't the only one affected, there were 6 other people hanging their heads over the side of the boat with me. This excursion is definately a do-over only next time I'll take the morning trip and start loading up on dramamine the night before. I want to mention, though, that the captain and crew were very nice and knowledgeable of sharks and shark conservation and I will go with this company again.

I went on this 3 yrs ago and it was much more fun. They no longer feed the sharks and they stuffed the tank with too many people. Last time it was 4 ppl inside cage this time they put 8 ppl in it!!

Getting in the water with sharks was definitely a unique afternoon! Our hosts weren't especially talkative but knew what they were doing and we all got a turn. If you're going to get in the water with sharks I suggest this company because of the plexiglass on the side of the cage. None of the pictures I took through the bars turned out because of the light reflection! Also arrive early to the dock! The sign is tiny, faded and at the far end of a parking lot. Took us 20 minutes to find where to go after arriving.

The bus came to pick us up at the hotel, but it was full. The scenery along the East Coast Line until we arrived at Sea Life Park was breathtaking. This time, only the kids participated in the Dolphin Encounter, but since the order was mixed up, we missed some great photo opportunities. It was frustrating! I bought the photos that were taken, but they were a bit pricey. I also purchased a video as a keepsake. The kids were absolutely thrilled.

バスがホテルまで迎えに来てくれましたが満員状態でした。そしてシーライフパークに着くまでの東海岸線の景色は絶景でした。今回はドルフィン・エンカウンターに子供だけ参加しましたが、順番がばらばらだったのでシャッターチャンスを逃してしまいました。くやしい！写真を撮ってくれていたのを購入しましたが、ちょっとお高いです。記念にビデオも購入しましました。子供は大喜びでした。