All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

Can't wait to go back to do it again. The family loved it.

I used this for my honeymoon. I was moved to be able to interact with dolphins, which I had always dreamed of! I felt really glad to have participated in this precious experience that can only be done here.

新婚旅行での利用でしいた。
念願のイルカと触れ合えて感動！
ここでしか出来ない貴重な体験が出来て、参加して本当によかったと思えました。

This is my third time in Hawaii, but it was my first time riding a submarine.

First, we took a boat for about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the submarine, but even for someone like me who gets seasick easily, it was fine. There was so much to see that I didn't have time to feel sick! The beach viewed from the sea was very beautiful, and Diamond Head was truly impressive. Plus, we even saw a pod of dolphins!!! I boarded the submarine in a state of great excitement.

The guide was American, but he explained everything in very beautiful Japanese, so the audio guide was unnecessary. (He also made a lot of jokes, which were entertaining.) Of course, I was excited to see the fish and sea turtles, but I was particularly thrilled by the shipwrecks and airplanes.

I'm not sure if I will repeat this experience the next time I go to Hawaii, but I definitely recommend it to those who haven't tried it yet.

ハワイは３回目ですが、潜水艦に乗るのは今回が初めてでした。

まずは船で潜水艦まで５分～１０分ぐらい？かけて行きますが、船酔いしやすい私でも大丈夫でした。
というのも、見るものが多すぎて酔っている場合じゃない！のです。
海側から見るビーチはとても美しく、ダイアモンドヘッドも大迫力でした。
しかも、イルカの群れまで！！！
大興奮のまま潜水艦に乗り込みました。

ガイドさんはアメリカの方でしたがとても綺麗な日本語で説明してくれたので、オーディオガイドは不要でした。
（ジョークも多く、面白かったです。）
魚やウミガメはもちろんですが、私は沈没船や飛行機にわくわくしました。

次にハワイに行った時、リピートするかはわかりませんが、未体験の方には是非おすすめです。

This was my third time, but it was completely different from before and had turned into just a sightseeing experience. Ten years ago, it was truly educational, and even five years ago, although the time was shorter, it still felt educational. Each person received a certificate, and the children were very happy. With so many participants being managed in such a short time in a show space like now, the appeal is almost nonexistent. Japanese aquariums are much better.

今回で3回目でしたが、以前とは全く違って単なる観光になっていました。
10年前は本当に教育、5年前も少し時間が短くなりましたが、教育という感じで、一人一人に修了証書ももらって、子供たちも大喜びでした。
今のように、こんなに大量の参加者にさばいて、短い時間でショースペースで行うようでは、魅力はほとんどなくないです。
日本の水族館の方がよほどいいです。

We had booked Atlantis submarine adventure with Hawaii activities for the thanksgiving weekend and we were not disappointed. Right from the ease of booking to getting us to the event on time everything was as smooth as it could get. I had booked several other events through Hawaii activities including parasailing, Magic of Polynisia show and Polynesian cultural center luau and everyone of them was memorable. Had a chance to deal with one of the most professional and Courteous staff from Hawaii activities who made sure that this was our best vacation.

I think both children and adults can enjoy getting up close to and touching the dolphins. The space is just right, and you can watch the show at a leisurely pace without feeling rushed. There’s also a small playland near the center, so kids who get bored can play on the slide and other activities. It was a very satisfying tour.

間近でイルカを見れて触れるので子供から大人まで楽しめると思います。
広さもほどよく、ショーもゆっくり見れるのでバタバタすることはありませんでした。
真ん中付近に小っちゃいプレイランドもあり、飽きた子供も滑り台などで遊べるようになっています。
かなり満足の行くツアーでした。

I was disappointed with the tour. I expected to see a lot of marine life. This was not worth the price that was charged. Pictures were also very expensive. No one purchased the pictures during my tour. You may want to reconsider the pricing.

The weather was clear, and I could see well into the ocean; it looked very beautiful.

天気も晴れていて海の中がよく見えて、とてもきれいに見えました。

It was our family's first trip to Hawaii with five people. We had a very good experience, but I thought it was a bit expensive.

初めての家族5人のハワイ旅行でした。
とても良い経験が出来ました、でもちょっと値段が高い用に思います。

The level was lower than I had imagined. You might see whales, but it's better to think of it as a lucky chance if you do. Simply going out to the open sea and feeling the pleasant breeze makes it worth the price. It's also suitable for busy people since there's no need to go to the port for a pickup.

想定していたイメージよりレベルが下でした。
クジラは見えるかもしれませんが見えたらラッキーと思っていた方がいいです。
単純に外洋に出て心地よい風に当たると思えば値段的にもお得と思います。
わざわざ送迎にて港へ行く必要がないため忙しい方に向いていますね。

I thought I had signed up for a tour to swim with dolphins, but it turned out to be just a tour where you touch and kiss them. It was my mistake for not checking properly, but I was really disappointed since I just wanted to swim with them.

イルカと泳ぐツアーに申し込んだつもりだったのですが、間違えて触れたりキスするだけのツアーでした。きちんと確認しなかった私のミスですが、一緒に泳ぎたかっただけにとても残念でした。

I was skeptical about whether I could really see wild dolphins, but I was moved to see them for sure! I was asked about wearing a wetsuit, but since none of the other participants raised their hands, our group also participated without suits. However, the seawater was colder than I expected, and it was very chilly with the wind when we got back on the boat. I recommend participating with a wetsuit.

　本当に野生のイルカなんて見れるの？と、半信半疑で参加しましたが、ちゃんと見れて感動しました!!
　ウェットスーツの着用を聞かれましたが、他の参加者が誰ひとり手を挙げなかったので、我グループもスーツ無しで参加しました。が、海水も思った以上に冷たく、船に上がったときの風でとても寒かったです。ウェットスーツを着用して参加することをお勧めします。

I had to cancel dolphin watching twice in Kyushu due to typhoons, even though the probability of seeing them was over 90%. This time, I learned that in Hawaii, not only can you see them, but you can also swim with them, so I confidently signed up!

On the day of the event, we had an early morning meeting at 6 AM, but my excitement kept me awake and ready to go☆

As soon as we arrived, I put on a wetsuit ($10), hopped on the boat, and off we went! I was a bit anxious about the early start, but as soon as we reached the bay, we spotted dolphins right away! Over the course of a few hours, we encountered several dolphins, including baby dolphins♪ Other teams were there too, but the dolphins kept coming back to our group, making it hard for us to get back on the boat (laughs).

We changed locations and were able to see two sea turtles swimming. My husband said he found the sight of the turtles gliding through the water to be mystical.

Thank you for the wonderful time☆

逢える確率９０％以上の九州でイルカウォチングを２回も台風で断念。今回は常夏ハワイで見るだけでなく一緒に泳げることが出きると知り、大丈夫だと申込しました！

当日は朝も早く６時集合でしたが、ワクワクする気持ちが大きくてしっかり起きれました☆

到着するやいなやウエットスーツ（＄１０）を着て、ボートへ乗り込み、いざ出発！なんて早いスタートなんだと焦りましたが、湾にでるとすぐイルカ発見！！数時間の間に何頭もイルカや子供イルカにも逢うことが出来ました♪他のチームも来られていましたが、イルカは私たちのチームへ何回も寄ってきてくれボートに上がるに上がれない状態でした（笑）

場所を変えてウミガメは２匹も泳いている姿を見ることができました。旦那はウミガメの悠々を泳ぐ姿が神秘的に感じたと言っていました。

楽しい時間をありがとうございました☆

I signed up for the Dolphin Royal Swim at my mother's request. Holding onto the dorsal fins of two dolphins and getting pushed by them with my feet was even more fun than I imagined. It became a great memory.

おふくろのリクエストで、ドルフィン・ロイヤルスイムを申し込みました。
二頭のイルカの背びれにつかまって泳いだり、二頭のイルカに足を押してもらうフットプッシュは想像以上に楽しかった。
良い思い出になりました。

Was such a cool day!!

Really glad we did this, was just amazing!! Recomend to all!!

Got a wee bit sea sick, so do recomend that people that suffer from sea sick to take some pills the night/morning before doing it, but it was well worth feeling a little sick as it was such a awesome experience!!

this was my 2nd time and it was different than the 1st, i love it and will do it again when i come back to Hawaii

Was the last thing that I did on my trip and I am glad I saved the best for last!!! It is something that you will NEVER forget!!

I participated with eight male friends. Regarding the pickup, we came from far away, and the driver picked up other participants in order, but we were picked up about 20 minutes late. I was a bit anxious, but I was able to spot the car right away because it had a shark design on it.

Once we got in the car and arrived at the location, there were about 20 participants, including some foreigners, and we boarded the boat to head out to sea. It was quite exhilarating as we sped along, with water splashing like a waterfall, which felt amazing!

When we reached the dive point, we connected the cage to the boat and dived in groups of six. About half of the cage was covered in plastic, but the lower half remained open, which added to the thrill and made it a lot of fun! We got to get up close to a large school of sharks, and my excitement was at its peak! It was a truly valuable experience.

However, almost all the Japanese participants experienced seasickness, so taking motion sickness medication is a must.

男友達8名で参加してきました。
ピックアップについては、遠くから来られて、別の参加者の方も順番にピックアップをしてくるのですが、20分ほど遅れてピックアップされました。少々不安になりましたが車にサメのデザインがされていたのですぐに発見できました。

車に乗って現地に着き、外国人の参加者の方も含めて20名程度でボートに乗って沖にでます。
かなり豪快に走って、水しぶきが滝のように振ってきて気持ちいい！！

ポイントに着くと、檻と船を接続して順番に6名づつでダイブしました。檻の半分くらいはプラスチックで覆われているのですが、下半分は檻のままなので、スリルがあって楽しかったです！！間近でサメの大群に接近できテンションはＭＡＸ！！とても貴重な体験となりました。

ただし、日本人はほぼ船酔いをしていましたので、酔い止め薬は必須ですよ。

This time, I was considering other companies as well, but I decided to go with this one because their pricing was lower. Although the guide was not Japanese, there were Japanese explanations provided on board, so I don't think there will be any issues. However, the driver only spoke English, so the car was filled with foreigners (everyone seemed to be having a good time chatting), and we spent our time enjoying the scenery outside.

When we arrived at the point, the boat stopped, and looking at the sharks from the boat made me feel seasick. During my participation, we entered the cage in three groups, so there was a high chance of feeling seasick before and after my turn. I didn't wear a swimsuit this time since I wasn't planning on going into the cage, but I found out that if I wanted to enter the cage on-site, I could do so for an additional fee, so I wish I had worn it. I believe that for this tour, it’s worth it to go into the cage!

Next time... I’m considering it, but thinking about the boat's stopping time makes me hesitate about participating again, so I should definitely take seasickness medication.

今回、他社さんのほうでも検討していましたが、料金設定が安かったのでこちらでお願いしました。
日本人ガイドではないのですが、ちゃんとツアーは日本語の説明が書かれている物が船内にあって渡されたので、特に困らないと思います。
ただ・・・ドライバーさんも英語のみなので、車内は外人さんばかりでしたが（みんなで楽しそうに会話されていました）外の景色を見ながら車内は過ごしました。

ポイントに到着すると船を停止するので、船内からサメをみていると船酔いしますし、参加した時は3回にわけてゲージに入っていったので、自分の番の前後などに船酔いする可能性が大です。今回、ゲージに入るツアーにしていなかったので、水着を着用していかなかったのですが、現地でゲージに入りたければ＋支払いすればＯＫでしたので、着用していけばよかったと思いました。
船上からよりは、やはりこのツアーはせっかくなのでゲージにはいるべきだと思います！！
次回は・・・・と思いますが、船の停止時間を考えるともう1度参加するかは迷いますので、酔い止めは飲むべきですね。

I participated in the Royal Swim this time, and I didn't expect interacting with the dolphins to be so much fun. They are just so cute. You can feed them, pet their backs and bellies, and hold onto their dorsal fins. The foot push can lift even larger adults up.

It's a good idea to bring a little extra money for souvenirs.

今回ロイヤルスイムに参加させていただいたのですが、こんなにイルカとの触れ合いが楽しいとは思いませんでした。
とにかく可愛いです。
エサあげたり背中、お腹なでたり、背ビレに捕まったり。
フットプッシュは大柄の大人でも浮き上がります。

お土産代は少し多めに持って行った方がいいですよ。

It was my first experience with a submarine, and I was able to participate with great interest. My 4-year-old child seemed to enjoy it as well (although they got bored halfway through...).

It might be worth trying at least once.

However, I had reserved for the earliest submarine tour because it mentioned a Japanese guide, but in the end, it was an audio guide. Was there a mistake in the description, or was it my misunderstanding? If there had been a Japanese guide, it might have been even more enjoyable.

Also, there was no shuttle service, and we had to wait a good 30 to 40 minutes from the meeting time. They said they were waiting for another pickup bus, but I thought it would have been better to set the meeting time a bit later.

初めての潜水艦体験だったので、興味深く参加できました。
4歳の子供も楽しかったようです（途中から飽きてましたが・・）。

一度は行ってみてもいいかもしれません。

ですが、サブマリンツアーの一番早い時間が、日本語ガイドだと書いてあったので予約したのに、結果はオーディオガイドでした。
記載が間違っているのですか？それとも私の勘違いでしょうか？
日本語ガイドならもっと楽しかったかもしれません。

あと、送迎なしだったのですが、集合時間からたっぷり30~40分は待たされました。ピックアップのバスをもう一台待ってます、とのことでしたが、ならば集合時間をもう少し遅くしてもよいのではと思いました。

I definitely recommend it at least once.

The kids were thrilled!

一度はお勧めです。

子供は大喜び！

My husband, who loves animals, participated while I observed. We were picked up by a bus around 8:30 AM, and since our reservation was at 11:45 AM, I thought we might have too much free time. However, as we watched the sea turtles, seals, and penguins in the park, the time flew by.

Aside from my husband, everyone else was couples or families, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. There is a designated area for observers, but it was difficult to take photos with a regular compact camera since everything was too far away. In the end, we purchased photos taken by the staff, which turned out beautifully as they were well-framed and everyone seemed to end up buying them (^_^;). The prices were $16 for one photo, $30 for two, and $40 for three.

There was also a place to grab a light snack while waiting for the return bus, which helped us manage our time well. My husband was delighted by how cute the dolphins were. The experiences of shaking hands, kissing, observing underwater, and swimming while riding on their bellies were all precious moments.

However, the observation area only had benches, with no shade, and since it was a clear sunny day, it got quite hot. I would recommend that anyone visiting bring a hat or a parasol.

動物好きな夫が参加し私は見学しました。
朝8時半ぐらいの迎えバスで予約時間は11時45分だったので時間を持て余すかと思っていましたが、パーク内のウミガメやアザラシ、ペンギンなどを見ているうちに時間はきました。
夫以外は夫婦や親子でしたが、みなさんとわきあいあいと楽しんでいました。見学者の場所もちゃんとありますが、写真を撮るには普通のコンパクトカメラだと遠くて無理でした。
結局現地スタッフが撮影してくれた写真を購入したのですが、しっかりカメラ目線で撮影されるので綺麗に写っているし、
みなさん購入してしまうようです(^_^;)
1枚$16・2枚$30・3枚$40でした。
帰りのバスまでの時間も軽食の場所があるので休憩して時間をつぶせたのでいい時間配分だったと思います。
夫はイルカが可愛かったと喜んでいました。
握手、キス、水中から観察、お腹に乗って泳ぐ、どれも貴重な体験でよかったと思います。
ただ、見学場所はベンチのみなので日陰がなく快晴だったので
暑くてたまりませんでした。見学される方は帽子や日傘があったほうがいいかと思います。

I wanted to surprise my teenage nieces, so I decided to take them on those neat underwater scooters, and they had a blast. They are 15 years old and I thought they would be bored but they were not. They were so excited!!! The scooters were pretty easy to get used to, and my nieces had an easy time in the water.

They especially liked the idea that your hair doesn't get wet while in the bubble. We didn't see any big reef formations or turtles, but we did see a lot of small fish. I would recommend taking some motion sickness pills before boarding though, it did get a little rocky out there on the boat.

Staff was very friendly and attentive towards us, my nieces thought the crew were very good looking and wanted me to point this out. My nieces were hungry afterwards and this activity is in a very good location. A lot of places in walking distance to get some lunch since we all worked up an appetite. OH AND FREE PARKING if you opt to drive out instead of taking their transportatio

I had an adventure at Sea Life Park Hawaii where I got to play with dolphins. I touched the dolphins, kissed them, held onto their dorsal fins while swimming, and observed their movements underwater while snorkeling. I had always wanted to touch a dolphin after watching the shows, so experiencing it was thrilling. The local instructor was very cheerful and made the experience fun and interesting. There were also quite a few older couples from various countries and backgrounds, but everyone was smiling and enjoying themselves.

However, since it was my first time snorkeling, I was so focused on diving that I couldn't see much underwater (sadly). I wore a swimsuit with a rash guard on top and shorts on the bottom during the experience. They provide life jackets to wear while participating. Even in Hawaii, the water is cold, so wearing a rash guard is good for sun protection as well. By the way, it's important to remove earrings and rings beforehand as they can become dangerous.

There are warm showers and changing rooms available. They also sell DVDs of the experience and photos. My husband, who wasn't initially enthusiastic, said afterward, "That was super fun!" The park also has sea turtles and seals, and they put on dolphin shows. You can enjoy a full day there. It creates wonderful memories in Hawaii.

シーライフパーク・ハワイ　イルカと遊べるアドベンチャーを体験しました。
イルカに触れる・イルカとキス・背びれに捕まって泳ぐ・シュノーケルで水中でのイルカの動きを観察する。
イルカのショーを見てて、いつか触ってみたいと思っていたから、それが体験できて感激です。
インストラクターの現地の方も、とっても陽気な方で、楽しく面白く、指導してくれます。
結構年配のご夫婦もいて、国や人種も様々ですが、みんな笑顔で楽しめます。
ただシュノーケルが初めてだったから水中の様子は私は潜るもに必死で良く見れずじまいだった（悲）。
私は（女）体験中は水着で、その上にラッシュガード、下は短パンを履いてました。体験中はライフジャケットを渡されるので着用します。
ハワイといえども水は冷たいからラッシュガード着てた方が日焼け対策もできるしいいと思います。ちなみに、ピアスやリングなどは凶器になってしまうから、体験前に外しておきます。
温水の出るシャワー、更衣室もちゃんとあります。体験している様子をDVDで販売してくれたり、写真を販売してくれます。
最初は乗り気じゃなかった旦那も体験後には｢チョー楽しかったねー｣って。
パーク内には海ガメやアザラシも居たり、イルカのショーとかもやってます。
１日楽しめちゃいます。
ハワイでの素敵な想い出つくれますよ。

I participated in the tour that started at 3 PM on the day I arrived in Hawaii. There were more foreign tourists than Japanese, allowing me to experience a sense of being in a different country in Hawaii, which is usually filled with Japanese visitors.

We took a boat to reach the submarine waiting offshore, but many people experienced seasickness, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication if you're prone to it (the submarine itself was stable). There were many colorful fish on the ocean floor off Waikiki, and we also saw sharks. I was excited about the rare experience of riding in a submarine. The view of Diamond Head from offshore Waikiki was also beautiful.

　ハワイに到着した日に15時からの回で参加しました。日本人観光客よりも外国の人が多く、日本人が多いハワイで異国気分を味わえました。
　沖に待機している潜水艦までは船で行くのですが、船酔いされている方も多く、酔いやすい方は酔い止めをお勧めします(潜水艦は揺れは大丈夫でした)。ワイキキ沖の海底にもカラフルな魚がたくさんおり、その他サメなども見られました。潜水艦に乗るという滅多に出来ない体験に興奮しました。またワイキキ沖から見るダイヤモンドヘッドも素敵でした。

The Atlantis submarine is available in other regions as well, but I think Hawaii has a greater variety of marine life to encounter.

To board the submarine, you take a short cruise on a boat. From there, you transfer to another vessel and dive into the deep sea.

That day, I was satisfied to see a sea turtle swim right in front of me and a school of fish.

However, it was a bit disappointing that the return cruise took a little longer than expected.

潜水艦アトランティスって他の地域にもありますが、ハワイは他よりも出会える海の生き物たちが多いと思います。

潜水艦に乗るにあたっては、沖までちょっとした？クルーズ船に乗ります。
そこから海上で船を乗り換えて、深海へ潜っていきます。

その日はウミガメが目の前をよぎったり、魚の軍団を見れたり満足でした。

ただ、帰りのクルーズ船でやや寄ってしまったのが残念でした。

Totally worth every cent! 8 to 12 foot sharks by the bushel basket! Came right up to the cage....cage was a nice feature! My favorite part of our trip!

I participated for the first time at my mother's request. It was so cute to see and touch the dolphins right in front of me, and even give them a kiss. Since participants line up and experience it one by one, the time for each person is a bit short, but there were dolphin adventures happening across the pool, so I didn't get bored while waiting. This time, we also had a ray encounter included as a bonus, and surprisingly, it was just my mother and me! We experienced snorkeling in the park's pool, but since it was completely visible from the outside, it felt a bit like a spectacle, but it was a great experience. The road to Sea Life Park had beautiful scenery! I think it's worth a visit at least once.

母の希望で、初めて参加しました。
イルカを目の前で見て触ったりキスできて、とっても可愛かったです。
参加者が一列に並んで１人ずつ体験するので１人あたりの時間は少しですが、プールの向かいでドルフィンアドベンチャーをしていたりするので待ち時間も飽きませんでした。
また今回はレイ・エンカウンターもサービスでついていたので体験しましたが、まさかの母と私２人だけでした笑
園内のプールでシュノーケルをつけて体験するのですが外から丸見えなので若干見せ物でしたが、いい経験ができました。
シーライフパークへの道は景色が良かったですよ！
一度は行ってみた方がいいと思います。

The staff was kind and helpful, but I think it's questionable to pose for photos and sell them later at a high price. Since we are paying a high amount for the activity, I wish they would include the photos as a complimentary service. The dolphins were very cute.

スタッフの対応は親切で良かったが、写真のためにポーズをとりあとで高値で売るのはどうかと思う。
アクティビティで高い金額を払っているのだから写真をサービスでつけてくれればいいのにと思った。
イルカはとてもかわいかった。