All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I'm glad I was able to make effective use of my time from the morning. I was able to see whales up close several times.
The information on the website regarding whether meals are included is unclear.
Also, while the meal upgrades are a bit pricey, they are within an acceptable range.

朝から時間を有効活用できてよかった。クジラも近くで何度か見ることができた。
食事付きかどうかなど、ホームページの表記がわかりにくい。
また、食事のアップデートは割高だが、許容範囲。

it rained the whole time we were in hawaii. but not on this day! we went out on the bay in haleiwa a short distance and saw many, many whales, not just the spouting blow holes, but actually jumping out of the water and splashing around. make sure you book while the whales are in town, from november to april, according to the guide.

The location is very good. On the day before, I passed through the places I visited during a half-day tour, and I felt lucky to see the beautiful scenery twice. My third-grade child was thrilled with the show, and I was excited to enjoy a performance that was close enough for adults to appreciate as well. It was a program where we could touch dolphins, but the pool in March was cold, and my child gave up halfway. Since they are short, it was a bit sad to see them submerged up to their shoulders, but they were very happy to have actually touched the dolphins.

ロケーションがとても良いです。前日に半日観光に行ったときに通ったところを通って行って、景観が良いところを２度も通れたので得した気分でした。小学３年生の子供はショーには大喜びで、大人の私も楽しめるぐらい近いところでのパフォーマンスは興奮しました。イルカに触るプログラムでしたが、3月のプールは寒くて子供が途中でギブアップ。背が低いので肩まで浸かっているのはかわいそうでしが、実際に触れたことにとても喜んでいました。

I decided to participate in whale watching since it was only available during the winter season. I opted for the transportation service, which made getting around easy. I was torn between taking a small boat, but I chose this larger boat because I was worried about seasickness. In reality, the waves were quite high, so I think it’s better for those who are prone to seasickness to choose this boat. I was able to see whales several times. However, since they weren't very close, it wasn't that moving. Still, the view from the sea was very beautiful, so I think it’s worth participating at least once.

ホエールウォッチングは、冬のシーズンだけということだったので参加してみました。
送迎付きにしたので移動が楽でした。
小さい船にするか迷ったのですが、船酔いが心配だったのでこちらの大きな船にしたのですが、実際結構波が高かったので、酔いやすい人はこの船にした方がいいと思います。
クジラは何度か見れました。ただ、間近ではないのでそんなに感動はしませんでした。でも、海からの景色もとてもきれいだったので、一度参加してみるのもいいかなと思います。

It was disappointing that I couldn't see it very clearly.

あまりハッキリ見れなくて残念でした。

I had never swum in deep water before... At first, I felt a lot of fear. But when I saw so many dolphins in front of me, I was very moved!! I never expected to hear the sounds of the dolphins (>_<) I think it was a wonderful experience☆

深い海で泳いだ事のなかった私…
最初はとても恐怖感がありました。
でも、たくさんのイルカを目の前にし、とても感動しました！！
イルカの鳴き声まで聞けるなんて思いもしませんでした(>_<)
とても良い経験が出来たと思います☆

At the end of February, it's still quite cold. Buying a fleece at Ross Dress for Less was the right choice. If the weather had been better, it might have been different!

2月の終わりはまだまだ寒い。フリースをロスドレスで購入して正解でした。天気がよければまた違ったかも～

This was my first time participating, and I had the chance to see whales about three times. The captain announces the direction to look for them, but since the ship's viewing area isn't structured for a full circle, if you're too far forward and a whale appears on the opposite side, it might be gone by the time you move across the ship. To avoid missing a fleeting opportunity, it might be safer to stay around the center. The whales appear small and distant, surfacing only briefly, so capturing a photo can be quite challenging.

Also, just before returning to the port, the ship unexpectedly stopped, and we were about 45 minutes late. There was no announcement explaining why we were stopped, so I spent that time not really knowing what was going on.

初めて参加しましたが、クジラは３回ほど見るチャンスがありました。
船長さんがアナウンスで何時の方向に見えるか教えてくれますが、船の展望スペースは一周できる構造になっていないため、あまり船の先頭にいると、反対側にクジラが現れた場合船内を移動している間にいなくなってしまいます。一瞬のチャンスを逃さないためにも中央らへんにいるのが安全かもしれません。クジラは遠くの方に小さく見えるだけで、海面に一瞬現れるくらいなので写真に収めるのもなかなか難しいです。
また、港に戻る手前でなぜか船が止まってしまい４５分程オーバーしました。なぜ止まっているのか船内アナウンスはなく、よく分からないまま暇な時間を過ごしました。

The goal is not to see whales. It's better to think of it as enjoying the feeling of going out into the open sea, with the chance of seeing dolphins by chance. The campaign offers a deal where two people can go for the price of one, which felt like a good value. There were also two free drinks and some snacks, so it might be worth participating instead of aimlessly wandering around the city.

クジラを見ることが目的ではないです。
偶然イルカが見えただけで、外洋に出る気持ちよさを味わうと考えたほうがいいです。
キャンペーンで2人で1人分だからお得感はありました。
アルコールも2杯は無料でしたし、ちょっとしたお菓子もあるので、意味なく街をブラブラするぐらいなら参加してもいいのでは。

It was a valuable experience to touch and kiss the dolphins, and I had a lot of fun. However, I was under the impression that we would be able to swim with the dolphins, so I was disappointed that we couldn't do that.

イルカに触れたり、イルカとキスしたりできるのは貴重な体験なのでとても楽しかったですが、こちらの勘違いなのかイルカと泳げるものだと思って参加しておりましたので、イルカと泳ぐことはできなかったので残念でした。

The tour was neither good nor bad. It was a nature tour where I caught a glimpse of a whale's spout and saw a bit of its tail, so I guess that's a plus. Breakfast was average. It was disappointing that the air conditioning on the boat was too cold! I was relieved when the air conditioning was turned off after we started heading back to port.

I appreciated that they provided interpretation in Japanese every time.

可もなく不可もないといったツアー。
自然相手のツアーで、クジラの潮吹きがちらっと見えて、尾ひれも少し見えたのでまあイイ方かな。
朝食は普通です。船内がクーラーで寒過ぎたのが残念！
帰港し始めてからはクーラーが消えていてほっとしました。

日本語で毎回通訳してくださるのは良かったです。

I was amazed by the size of the whales!
I enjoyed the breaching, which is a big jump, and various dives.
The sight of them spouting water all around seemed to symbolize the richness of the Hawaiian sea.
It was a fun tour.
However, I was disappointed that I couldn't catch the English guide's explanation about the bones.

クジラの大きさに感動！
ブリーチングと言われる大ジャンプやさまざまな潜水が楽しめました。
あちこちで潮吹きをしているようすがハワイの海の豊かさを象徴しているようでした。
楽しいツアーでした。
ただ、英語ガイドの骨の説明が聞き取れなかったのが残念でしたが。

We participated with six people ranging from my daughter in her 20s, to those in their 30s and 50s, and my mother who is 88 years old.

At the beginning, those who wanted to hear the explanation in Japanese gathered on the deck (which is netted and allows you to see the ocean below), while the explanations inside the ship were in English, so naturally, we chose the deck. Out of the six of us, four were honestly a bit nervous sitting on the net while listening to the explanation. The Japanese explanation was enjoyable and started the time well.

Everyone took motion sickness pills just in case, but I thought being on the deck would definitely be more fun, and if you stay on the deck, you probably won't get seasick.

We caught a glimpse of a whale shortly after the cruise started, but it was hard to see more after that. However, even without seeing whales, the lively staff made it very enjoyable. We saw another whale on the return trip.

Although it wasn't extremely close, we were able to see it spouting water. We also enjoyed the view of the Waikiki hotels from the sea.

It was mentioned that two drinks were included in the ticket price, but since it was a one-hour cruise, most people probably only had one drink! I enjoyed the champagne.

I thought the cruise duration could have been a bit longer. My 88-year-old mother also had a great time, and everyone was very satisfied.

We were lucky to participate at a discounted rate due to a campaign!

一番下は20代の娘から、30代、50代、最高は母88歳までの6人で参加。
はじめに、日本語の説明を聞きたい人はデッキ（ネットになっていて下は海面が見えるところ）で、船内は英語で説明ということでしたので当然デッキで。それも6人のうち4人は正直にネットの上におっかなびっくり座って説明を聞きました。日本語堪能そして楽しい説明で時間がスタート。　
一応全員酔い止めも飲んでいましたが、デッキの方が絶対楽しいし、デッキにいれば酔うこともまずないかなと思います。
クジラはクルーズスタートから間もなくちらっと見えてあとはなかなか。でもクジラが見えなくてもノリノリのスタッフでとても楽しんでいました。復路でもう一度クジラが見えました。
ものすごく近い距離ではなかったのですが、潮を吹くところも見ることが出来ました。
海から見えるワイキキのホテル群の景色も楽しめました。
2杯までアルコールはチケット代に入っているということでしたが、1時間のクルーズなのでほとんどの人は1杯かな！？シャンパンを美味しく頂きました。
もう少し長くてもいいかなと思うくらいのクルーズ時間でした。
88歳の母もとても楽しかったと全員大満足です。
今回はキャンペーン中ということでお安く参加出来てラッキー！

The crew was excellent. They encouraged without pushing past your comfort zone.

It was the most expensive activity I've experienced so far, but I thought that swimming while holding onto a dolphin might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I decided to book it for my family of four. At first, seeing the dolphins up close was a bit scary, but as we touched and kissed them, the kids seemed to get used to it. The staff provided advice based on how the guests were feeling, and I thought they were very attentive. What surprised me was not only the staff's consideration but also the dolphins' awareness of us. The dolphins swam close to us, and without anyone giving commands, they paused for a moment to accommodate small children and those who were hesitant, making it easier for them to hold onto their fins. They pulled us along strongly while we sat on their bellies, and I even thought how nice it would be if they could take us back to Japan. The kids were scared at first, but they said they wanted to do it again. The DVD service was also included, so I’m really glad we booked through Alan1. We also got to feed turtles and sea lions, which made for wonderful memories. I want to visit Sea Life Park again.

今まで体験したアクティビティの中では最高額でしたが、イルカにつかまって泳ぐなんて、一生のうちにこれっきりかもと思い、思い切って家族４人で申し込みました。間近で見るイルカは最初、少し怖く感じましたが、イルカに触れたり、キスをしたりするうちに、子ども達も慣れてきた様子でした。スタッフの方は客の様子に合わせてアドバイスをしてくれて、とても気が効いていると思いました。驚いたのは、スタッフの方の気遣いだけでなく、イルカも私達に気を遣ってくれたことでした。イルカが近くまで泳いできてくれるのですが、誰も指示を出していないのに、小さい子や戸惑っている人など、相手の様子に合わせて、一瞬だけ、停止したりして、ヒレにつかまりやすいように配慮してくれていました。お腹に乗せてグイグイと力強くひっぱってくれて、このまま日本まで連れて帰ってくれないかなと思ったくらい、頼もしかったです。子ども達は最初は怖がっていましたが、またやりたいと行っていました。DVDのサービスも付いていたので、alan1さんで申し込んで本当によかったです。他にもカメやアシカに餌をあげたりできて、とても良い思い出になりました。またシーライフパークに行きたいです。

My husband and I recently went on the Starf Honolulu on a whale watching Cruise. We were picked up at our hotel and taken to the boat, we boarded the boat and it was all fun from there. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone. We actually got to see a couple of whales so that made the day even more memorable.

I couldn't see it, but it was a good boat trip in a short amount of time, I suppose? Unfortunately, I couldn't see it, but it was nice to relax on the boat while feeling the wind and enjoy the view from offshore rather than from the beach. The cost performance was good since it was two people for the price of one. It might be better to go in with the mindset that if you can see it, you'll be super lucky...

見れませんでしたが、短時間で、良い船旅ってとこでしょうか？
残念ながら見れませんでしたが、風を感じながら船上で寛いだり、ビーチからではなく、沖からの眺めを楽しむことも出来るのでよかったです。二人で一人分というコストパフォーマンスがよかった。見れれば、超ラッキー位でいったほうが良いかも・・・

I participated in a trip with a silver couple.
Since I chose to meet on-site, I took THE BUS from my hotel in Waikiki to ALOHA TOWER. I was advised to arrive about 10 minutes early for the 8:00 AM meeting time, so I arrived about 30 minutes early. However, the OFFICE opened at 8:00 AM, and the STAFF arrived shortly after, so I think it would have been fine to arrive a bit later.
The whale watching was amazing; the STAFF and the captain provided detailed explanations about the whales' ecology before and after departure. I was deeply moved to see them spouting water multiple times and raising their tails.

シルバー夫婦の旅行で参加しました。
現地集合を選びましたのでワイキキのホテルからTHE BUSで
ALOHA TOWERまで行き、８時集合で10分前位には来るようにとあったので、30分ほど早めに到着しましたが、OFFICEは８時OPENとなっていてSTAFFが来たのも８時過ぎで、もう少し遅めでもよかったと思います。
ホエールウォッチングは鯨の生態など出航前後にSTAFFや船長が詳しく説明をされ、実際何度も潮を吹いている姿や尾ひれを上げたところなど見ることができて感動でした。

Early winter in Hawaii.
It was a miracle just to swim with wild dolphins, and we even saw whales!
I think this tour will satisfy everyone, whether you're a beginner in Hawaii, a repeat visitor, a honeymooner, or a family.
If you're interested in Hawaii or dolphins, please consider joining!
The tour staff are all very kind, so you can participate with peace of mind.
I’ve definitely decided to repeat this experience.

初冬ハワイ。
野生のイルカと一緒に泳げただけでも奇跡なのに、
なんとクジラもみれたんです。
このツアーは、ハワイ初心者の方も、リピーターの方も、
ハネムーナー・ファミリーどんな方でも大満足して頂けるツアーだと思います。
ハワイやイルカに興味がある方、ぜひぜひ参加してみてください。
ツアーのスタッフさんも、とても優しい方ばかりで、安心して参加できますよ。
私はリピート決定です。

Premium Submarine Tour was very cool, well worth the extra money. Seating was comfortable. Tour guide very informative, easy to understand. My only complaint is we had a couple of smaller kids on the sub, they put on the headphones and sang most of the tour. We were able to see some pretty amazing ocean life, including a very large sea turtle, and a sting ray!
Would recommend for early in your vacation! We did this tour in the afternoon after the Whale watching breakfast cruise. We were also able to move up our reservation 2 hours just by stopping at the tent at the Hawaiiam Hilton, no extra charge!

This was my first experince whale watching, had a blast! We were able to see 5 whales! After the boat was returning to shore, I went to the back of the boat and saw another whale. We did the Breakfast Cruise, water and coffee are free, everything else is a charge. Be one of the first ones outside, so you can have a good veiw by the railings. Also you will be standing outside on the deck to see the whales so be prepare as it is windy. I did enjoy that the naturalist on board was very informative about whales, she gave us lots of clues on what to look for when whale watching. I would recommed to this Cruise early on you vacation so as you travel the island you can find your own whales!

Swimming with dolphins was amazing.
It might be even better if you go with kids!
There are a lot of bugs, so you'll get bitten. Don't forget insect repellent.

イルカと一緒に泳ぐ・・最高でした。
子供と一緒に行くと最高かも！
虫が多くて刺されます。虫除けを忘れずに。。

The weather was nice, and I was able to see whales. The staff who understood Japanese were very kind.

天気も良く、そしてクジラも見れよかったです。
日本語の分かるスッタフがとても親切にしてくれました。

I participated on my honeymoon. I was able to see whales multiple times. While we were eating, whales kept appearing, and we were going back and forth between our seats and the deck. Looking back, I should have eaten first; the delicious food ended up getting cold...
Onboard, there were also activities like lei-making and hula classes, and I had a very enjoyable time.

ハネムーンで参加しました。クジラを何度も見る事ができました。ご飯を食べている間に何回もクジラが出てきて席とデッキを行ったりきたりでした。今思えばご飯を先に食べるべきでした、せっかく美味しい物が冷めてしまった…
船内ではレイ作り、フラ教室なども開催され、とても楽しい時間をすごすことができました。

I had some concerns before participating due to reviews mentioning seasickness and not being able to see anything. However, the boat didn't sway violently at all; it was just a gentle rocking, and I didn't experience any seasickness. In fact, I was so drowsy from the motion sickness medication I took just in case that I almost dozed off while standing, haha.

As for the whales, I was thrilled to see them up close right from the start. I was able to see them several more times after that, and I got great video footage, so I was very satisfied.

口コミで船酔いや見れなかったなどの記事があり、参加前は正直不安はありました。ですが、激しく揺れることなどはなく、ゆっくり揺れる程度で船酔いは皆無。むしろ念のため飲んでおいた酔い止めの副作用で眠たくて立ちながら寝そうになってました 笑
肝心のくじらはと言うと、初っ端から近くで見れて感動でした。
その後も何回か見れてビデオにもばっちりとれて大変満足でした。

I participated with my 1.5-year-old child. My child enjoyed it very much without being afraid of the dolphins, and even after returning to Japan, they are delighted to hold and look at the photos taken with the dolphins. There aren't many opportunities to get so close to dolphins elsewhere, so it was a very good experience.

There are not many activities available for families with small children, so I highly recommend it.

The Sea Life Park itself might feel a bit lacking for adults, but the children were thrilled to see various sea creatures up close.

1歳半の子供と参加しました。
子供もイルカを怖がることなくとっても楽しんていて、日本に帰ってからも、イルカさんと撮った写真をお気に入りで手にとって喜んでいます
他ではなかなかこんなにまじかにイルカに触れる機会もないのでとても良い経験になりました
小さい子供さんが居ると 参加出来るアクティビティも少ないですしオススメです

シーライフパーク自体も大人には少し寂しい施設かもしれませんが、子供は色々な海の生き物たちが間近に見られて大喜びでした

It was a short time, but it became a really fun memory!! You can touch and kiss the dolphins. Swimming with them is so exciting!!

短い時間だったけど、すごく楽しい思い出になりました！！
イルカに触ったり、キスしたりもできます。
泳ぐのは大興奮です！！

The wind was strong and the boat rocked, but I was satisfied to see the rare breaching. I wasn't sure where the meeting place was, but a Japanese person in line helped me by telling me to hand the printed reservation form to the counter to get the sticker to put on my clothes. I would like to participate again.

風が強くて船もゆれましたが、めずらしいブリーチングも見れて満足です。
集合場所がよくわからず、列に並んでいる日本人の方に、プリントアウトしたした予約用紙をカウンターで渡し、服に貼るシールをもらうことを教えてもらいました。
また、参加したいと思いました。

I can see whales! Such expectations have truly come to life!! Next time, I want to see them even closer. I'll go again.

鯨が見える！そんな期待がまじ実現！！今度はもっと近くで見てみたい。また、行きます。

I took the morning cruise, which was an early start, and I boarded feeling a bit sleep-deprived and hungry, so I experienced some seasickness. However, after receiving medication from the staff, I felt better.

I actually brought breakfast bread to eat on the boat, but it seems that outside food was not allowed. They were selling a breakfast buffet on board.

The whales appeared shortly after the cruise began, and although I only saw parts of them, like their backs and spouts, I definitely spotted them several times. I also saw many dolphins.

Since we were on the boat for quite a long time, some people looked bored. I would have been very satisfied if there had been a cultural experience on board, but it seems they don't offer that on the morning cruise.

Overall, while it wasn't an incredibly moving experience (I didn't see the whales in a dynamic way), and the long duration made it a bit dull at times, I feel like I accomplished my goal of "seeing whales."

お得な午前便にしたので朝が早く、寝不足・空腹で乗ったのでちょっと船酔いしました。スタッフに薬をもらってからは改善しました。
実は船の中で食べようと朝食のパンを持参していたのですが、持ち込み禁止だったようです。
船の中で朝食ブッフェを販売していました。

クジラは、開始後すぐに姿を現し、背中や潮吹きなど、部分的ではありますが確かに何度も見れました。
イルカもたくさん見ました。

けっこう長時間乗っているので退屈そうにしている人もいました。
船内でのカルチャー体験があれば大満足だったのですが、午前便はやっていないそうです。

総合的な感想としては、ものすごい感動体験ではなかった（クジラがダイナミックに見れたわけではなかった）のと、時間が長くて途中退屈気味でしたが、「クジラを見る」という目的だけは果たせたかな、という感じです。