All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I have always wanted to swim with dolphins, and this tour made it happen! The staff member (the principal of Dolphin Middle School) was bright and very friendly, sharing valuable information about Hawaii while we were in the car, making the ride enjoyable.

Once on board, the captain communicated with other boats via radio to get information about dolphin sightings, and we moved around in pursuit of them. This added to the excitement and made it fun.

When we finally encountered a pod of dolphins and got to swim with them, it was thrilling and moving! Moreover, we were lucky enough to encounter them twice, and we even got to swim with sea turtles. The sea turtles had beautiful eyes and their movements were adorable! The ocean and sky were both beautiful, and I was very satisfied with the experience.

以前からイルカと泳いでみたい！と思っていたのが今回のツーアで叶いました！
スタッフのお姉さん（イルカ中学の校長先生）は明るくて、とても気さくな方で移動の車中でもハワイのガイドをためになる生情報を入れながら楽しく話していただけました。
乗船してからはイルカ出没ポイントの情報を船長さん？が他の船の方から無線で連絡をもらいながら、イルカを追って、あちこち移動。これも臨場感があって、楽しかったです。
ついにイルカの群れと遭遇し、一緒に泳げた時は興奮と感動でした！！しかも、ラッキーなことに２度も遭遇、おまけに海亀と泳ぐ事もできました。海亀も眼がきれいで、しぐさが可愛かった！海も空もきれいで大変満足出来ました。

We cruised until we reached the point where we boarded the submarine! The inside of the submarine was a bit cramped, and the windows were smaller than I expected, but I got to see the wreckage of a Japanese airplane that sank long ago and also spotted some sea turtles, experiencing something out of the ordinary.

潜水艦に乗るまではクルーズし、潜水艦に乗る地点まで行きます！潜水艦内は少し狭く窓は思ったより小さいですが、昔沈没した日本の飛行機遺跡を見たり、海がめを見たり非日常を味わいましたよ。

The submarine tour felt a bit lacking in visibility and there seemed to be fewer schools of fish for someone like me who enjoys diving. However, the scenery during the boat ride to the submarine was amazing! Seeing Diamond Head and the hotel zone from the sea is such a wonderful experience.

潜水艦での周遊は、ダイビングをする私にはちょっと透明度が悪く魚の群れが少なかった様に感じます。しかし潜水艦に乗るまでに船で移動するのですが、その景色が最高！海からダイヤモンドヘッド、ホテルゾーンを見るってこんなにいいものなのですね。

The dolphins are so cute! ☆☆
I recommend it for those seeking relaxation.
However, the waiting time and the wait for the bus back are a bit long...

とにかくイルカがカワイイ☆☆
癒しを求めている人にお勧めです。
ただ、待ち時間と帰りのバスの待ち時間がちょっと長いかなあ・・・

I participated in the Dolphin Encounter and Ray Encounter.

The Dolphin Encounter was conducted in groups divided by language (Japanese/English). Everyone enters the pool wearing life jackets. The children initially clung to their parents since they couldn't touch the bottom, but soon they were floating on their own. The instructor was cheerful and provided explanations, making it a lot of fun.

The Ray Encounter is more about feeding fish (lettuce) while snorkeling rather than touching the rays. When the rays whimsically come to the shallow area, we move there to touch them, which can be a bit hectic. They provided staff who could speak Japanese, so the children were able to understand the explanations. However, since you have to stay still to feed the fish, it might be challenging for small children.

Both activities required signing a consent form. For children, their names are written in the section under the adult's consent form. Depending on the bus arrival time, especially for the first morning session, it can get a bit hectic, so I think it's better to fill out the forms on the shuttle bus. In fact, our bus had to wait about 20 minutes for a group of six who didn’t arrive at their pickup time, and due to traffic regulations related to the Aloha Festival, we still hadn't arrived by the check-in time for the Dolphin Encounter. We made it in time for the start, but after arriving, we wanted to use the restroom and put our valuables in a locker, which made things a bit rushed.

The locker for valuables costs $2. You can bring towels and a change of clothes to the benches by the pool. Be careful around the shower and changing area as there are many mosquitoes.

The entire park is smaller than I expected, and while there are a few shows, they are also smaller than anticipated. It's rare to be able to feed sea turtles, but it seems you can buy food at the gift shop and feed them at the designated time. There aren’t any staff members around the sea turtles to provide explanations.

ドルフィンエンカウンターとレイエンカウンターに参加しました。

ドルフィンエンカウンターは、言語（日本語／英語）でグループに分かれて行われました。全員ライフジャケットを着てプールに入ります。子供達は足がつかないので、始めは親にしがみついていましたが、そのうちプカプカ自分たちで浮かんでいました。インストラクターのお姉さんも陽気に説明してくれるので、とても楽しかったです。
レイエンカウンターは、エイに触るというよりも、シュノーケルをしながら魚にエサ（レタス）をあげる方がメインとなります。エイが気まぐれで浅瀬にやってきたときだけ、その瞬間、浅瀬に自分たちも移動して触るので少し忙しいです。日本語のできるスタッフを付けてくださり、子供達も説明を理解することが出来ました。ただエサあげは、じっとしていなければならないので、小さいお子さんには厳しいと思います。

どちらも同意書にサインが必要でした。子供の分は、大人の同意書の下の欄に、子供の名前を書きます。バスの到着時間にもよると思いますが、特に朝一番の回はバタバタするので、送迎のバスの中で書いてしまうほうがいいかと思いました。実際、私たちのバスは、６名のグループがピックアップの時間になってもいらっしゃらず２０分ぐらい待ち、更にアロハフェスティバルの関係で交通規制もかかっており、ドルフィンエンカウンターのチェックイン時間には、まだ到着していませんでした。スタートには間に合いましたけど、到着後トイレにも行きたいし、貴重品はロッカーに入れたいしで、バタバタでした。
貴重品をいれるロッカーは＄２です。バスタオル・着替えは、プールわきのベンチまで持っていけます。シャワーおよび簡易更衣室近辺は、蚊が多いので注意が必要です。

パーク全体は思っていた以上にこじんまりとしており、いくつかショーもあるのですが、これも思っていた以上にこじんまり。海亀にえさをあげたり出来るのは珍しいですが、ギフトショップでエサを買ってきて、時間になったらあげていいようです。海亀の周りに説明員がいるわけでもありませんん。

I thought it was something you can't do often, so I decided to participate in swimming with dolphins. Just seeing them up close was moving, but I was very satisfied to be able to touch them and swim together.

イルカに捕まって泳ぐなんてそうそうできることじゃない！と思って参加しました。
近くで見るだけでも感動ですが、触れたり、一緒に泳いだりと大変満足しました。

I'm not comfortable with normal scuba gear, so this was a good way to be able to get under the water and see the marine life off Hawaii.

The scooters were not fast, but that is due to safety.

Everyone gets a diver that looks after them and can go under with their partner/friend. I always felt I was in good hands.

The experience lasted 20 minutes, which is not much. But to allow several people to go down without using several days, one doesn't have a choice. One would always want more time with something that is enjoyable.

A bit pricey, but safety costs, and the value was everything considered, not bad.

I participated in my first trip to Hawaii with my mother and aunt. Since it was my first time riding a boat in Hawaii, I was filled with excitement, but perhaps I had too many expectations... It was a bit disappointing. All I saw were the spouts and part of the tail of a whale. However, the boat did move to follow the whales, so I could feel that they were trying to entertain the guests. Since we are dealing with wild animals, it's all a matter of luck.

初めてのハワイ旅行の母と叔母と一緒に参加
ハワイで船に乗るのが初めてというのもあって、期待に胸を膨らませすぎていたせいか、ちょっと期待はずれ・・・・
見えたのは　クジラの潮吹きと尾びれの一部。
でも、船はクジラを追って移動してくれるので、お客様を楽しませようとしている姿勢は感じられました。
野生の動物相手ですから、こればっかりは運任せですね。

Very murky water not much to see, sub time was almost an hour off. Disapointed

My daughter expressed a desire to interact with dolphins, and since it was a rare opportunity, we both signed up for it. My parents accompanied us as spectators.

In the morning, we almost missed the bus because we got the pickup location wrong.

As soon as we got off the bus, we changed into our swimsuits and headed to the pool where the dolphins were waiting. After listening to the guide's explanation, we entered the pool.

The dolphins came very close, and we were able to touch their backs and bellies. Each of us had the precious experience of kissing and shaking hands with the dolphins.

After it was over, we changed and freely explored the park. I bought a photo that was displayed in the gift shop; it turned out really well.

Since we signed up for an early morning session, we returned to the hotel early as well. After that, we were able to leisurely go shopping and have dinner, which was great.

娘がイルカと触れあいたいと言いだし
私も滅多にない機会なので、二人で申込みしました。
両親は見学者として同行。

朝、ピックアップ場所を間違えてしまい、あやうく
バスに乗れなくなるところでした。

バスを降りるとすぐに水着に着替え、イルカの待つ
プールへ。
ガイドさんのお話を聞き、プールに入りました。

イルカがとても近くに来てくれて、背中やお腹を
触ることができました。
一人ずつ、イルカとチューしたり握手したりとても
貴重な体験でした。

終わった後は着替えて、園内を自由に見て回りました。
グッズショップで先ほどの写真が飾ってあったので
買いました。すごくよく撮れています。

朝の早い時間で申し込んだのでホテルに戻ってくる時間も早かったです。
その後、ゆっくり買い物や夕食に行けたのでよかったです。

I had a really great time. It became a wonderful memory.

本当に楽しかったです。いい思い出になりました。

September 9, 2011

Day 3 on Oahu

I finally got to experience swimming with dolphins. In Japan, while you can touch them, you can't swim with them, so this was a precious experience.

My husband is a big dolphin lover☆
Although he's not very good at swimming, the instructors at Sea Life Park explained everything carefully, and we had a great time.

Since it was during a show, it took place in a different pool, but on the contrary, we were able to enjoy various experiences at a leisurely pace.

My husband was also very happy♪

It became a wonderful memory for our honeymoon.

２０１１年９月９日

オアフ島滞在３日目

念願のイルカと一緒に泳ぐ体験。日本では、触ることは出来ても、一緒に泳ぐことは出来なかったので、貴重な体験でした。

ダンナ様は大のイルカ好き☆
でも、あんまり泳ぎが得意ではないけど、シーライフパークではインストラクターの方々が丁寧に説明してくれて、とても楽しめました。

ショーの最中の体験だったので、別のプールで行われたけど、逆にゆっくりといろんな体験をさせてもらいました。

ダンナ様も大喜び♪

とても良いハネムーンの思い出になりました。

I experienced it for the first time. At first, I was really worried about whether I could swim with the dolphins, but no one made any mistakes, and everyone was able to swim together! However, the explanation before starting was only in English, so it was a bit difficult to understand. Also, I felt that the distance we could swim with the dolphins was a bit short. It might be because they are animals, even though they are domesticated, and there could be risks involved... I thought it would have been better if we could swim a little longer.

Lastly, you can purchase photos and DVDs of your experience swimming with the dolphins, so it was a very good experience as a memory. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.

初めて体験しました。
最初は本当にイルカと一緒に泳げるのか不安でしたが、誰ひとり失敗はなく、みんな一緒に泳げていました！
ただ、開始前の説明が英語のみだったので、少し分かりにくかったです。
あとは、イルカと一緒に泳げる距離が少し短く感じました。飼育されているとはいえ、動物なので危険を伴うためかもしれませんが...。
もう少し長い距離を泳げたらより良かったなぁと思いました。

最後に一緒に泳いでいる写真やDVDを購入できるので思い出としてはとても良い体験でした。
機会があったらまた参加したいと思います。

We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday in September with seven family members. It was my first experience wearing a wetsuit, using a snorkel and fins, and encountering wild dolphins. I'm already looking back at the photos of my mother’s joyful smile underwater.

I truly appreciate the help from YUMIKO. Without her thoughtfulness, my mother wouldn't have been able to swim as much or enjoy herself as much. Thank you very much.

母が９月で８０歳になるお祝いに家族７人で参加しました。
ウェットスーツを着るのも、シュノーケルや足ひれをつけるのも、野生のイルカに出会えたのも、何もかも初体験。母の嬉しそうな水中での笑顔の写真を帰宅して早速見返しています。
スタッフのユミコさんには、本当にお世話になりました。ユミコさんのお気遣いがなければ、母は、あんなに泳げなかったし楽しめなかったと思います。本当にありがとうございました。

I have visited Sea Life Park many times, but it was my first time interacting with dolphins. It was so much fun!! Getting a foot push from a dolphin is a memory I will cherish for a lifetime. If you go, definitely give it a try. I highly recommend it.

シーライフパークには何度も足を運んでいたけどイルカと触れ合うのは初めてでした。すっ～～～ごく楽しかった！！
イルカにフットプッシュしてもらったのは一生の思い出です。行かれる方はぜひやってみてください。おすすめです。

The kids are always thrilled!! I use it every time I go to Hawaii.

やはり子供は大喜び！！ハワイに行くたびに利用しています。

It was very enjoyable, and the children were thrilled. I would like to use it again next time.

非常に楽しく、子供たちも大喜びでした。
次回も利用したいです。

As soon as I put my head in the water at the instructor's call, I was enveloped by the sounds of countless dolphins! It was such a mystical experience.

インストラクターの頭をつけてー!という掛け声で頭を海につけたとたん、無数のいるかの鳴き声につつまれました！とっても神秘的な時間でした。

I want to swim with dolphins someday☆
I've always dreamed of it.
On the day I had been looking forward to with excitement,
I was moved to tears during the bus ride to the spot while listening to the dolphin stories from our guide, Nao.

When I actually saw the dolphins, I was beyond excited!
I was able to meet so many dolphins and swim with them; it truly felt like a dream.
I was deeply moved.
I am also grateful that I could have this experience surrounded by beautiful seas and majestic mountains in nature.

Thank you to the dolphin instructors and everyone at Private Dolphin Junior High for this wonderful experience.
I definitely want to go meet the dolphins again.
When I do, I would love to enroll at Private Dolphin Junior High again♪

いつかイルカと泳ぎたい☆
ずっと夢見ていました。
うきうきわくわくしながら迎えた当日。
まずイルカを愛するガイドのなおさんのイルカ話に
スポットへ向かうバスの中から涙涙・・

そしてに実際にイルカを見つけたときには大興奮！
沢山のイルカに出会うことができて、
一緒に泳ぐことができて本当に夢見心地。
感激しました。
それもきれいな海と壮大な山に囲まれた大自然の中で
この体験ができたことにも感謝しています。

イルカ先生、私立イルカ中学の皆様、素晴らしい体験を
ありがとうございました。
是非またイルカに会いに行きたいです。
そのときはまた私立イルカ中学に入学したいです♪

Diving into the sea in a submarine is something that rarely happens, so I had a very valuable experience.

Inside the submarine, we couldn't leave our seats, so it was disappointing that I couldn't see the shark that was apparently visible from the opposite window. However, the submarine rotated to allow us to see five different points from both windows, so I was able to enjoy watching sleeping sea turtles and beautiful fish swimming around the reefs.

The commentary on board was aimed at children, but I think it was enjoyable enough for adults as well. The relationship between sunlight underwater and the colors of the coral was very interesting.

After disembarking, I heard that we could see dolphins from the boat returning to the pier, but during the transition between trips, the boat rocked due to strong winds, and I got seasick, so I couldn't see them (TT).

潜水艦で海に潜るなんて、
めったに出来るようなことではないので、
とても貴重な体験ができました。

潜水艦内では席を離れることができないので、
反対側の窓から見えていたらしいサメが
見られなかったのは残念でしたが、
5か所のポイントを、両方の窓から見えるように
旋回してくれるので、
寝ているウミガメや、漁礁を泳ぐ綺麗な魚を
楽しむことができました。

船内での解説は子供向けのものでしたが、
大人でも充分楽しめる内容だったと思います。
海中の太陽光とサンゴの色の関係は
とても興味深いものでした。

下船後に桟橋に戻る船からは、
イルカを見ることができたそうですが、
次の回との入れ替え中に強風で船が揺れ、
船酔いしてしまったので
私は見ることができませんでした（TT）

I had wanted to interact with dolphins here since I first went to Hawaii, so I signed up as soon as my trip was decided. Touching the dolphins and swimming with them... that day of the tour was absolutely the best!

前からハワイに行けばここでイルカに触れ合いたかったので
旅行が決まってすぐに申し込みました。
イルカに触って、イルカと泳いで・・・・・
もうこのツアーの日は一日最高でした。

It was my first visit to Sea Life Park in 20 years, and I felt a great sense of nostalgia seeing the unchanged scenery along the way. I had signed up for the Dolphin Encounter, but unfortunately, just before it started, my 2-year-old daughter began to cry loudly. I thought it would be best not to disturb everyone, so I canceled. At first, I was frustrated with my daughter's tantrum, but upon reflection, I realized it was my mistake to plan this for the morning after a long flight.

The staff handled the last-minute cancellation without any displeasure and quickly arranged a taxi for our return trip. Thank you very much. Thanks to their prompt assistance, we were able to relax at Waikiki Beach and the hotel pool before going shopping that day. My daughter regained her composure, and the rest of our itinerary went smoothly, allowing us to create wonderful memories of our trip before leaving Hawaii.

I thought we stumbled at the first event in Hawaii, but thanks to the staff, I am grateful that we were able to make enjoyable memories during our trip.

シーライフパークは、20ぶりの訪問となりましたが、往復路を含めて変わらぬ風景に、大変懐かしさを感じました。
ドルフィンエンカウンターを申し込みましたが、残念ながら開始直前に2歳の娘が大泣きをし始め、皆様に迷惑をかけてはいけないと思いキャンセルしました。
最初は、娘の我儘に腹が立ちましたが、よくよく考えれば長い空路の翌日の朝一番に計画をした私の間違いでした。
スタッフの皆様は、直前のキャンセルにいやな顔もせず、復路のタクシー手配まで速やかに対処いただきました。
有難うございました。
速やかに対処いただいたおかげで、その日は、ワイキキビーチやホテルのプールでゆっくりしたあと、ショッピングに参りました。娘も、平常を取り戻し、後々の行程は、上機嫌ですごし、楽しい旅の思い出を作りハワイを後にすることができました。
ハワイでの最初のイベントでつまずいたと思ったのですが、スタッフの皆様のおかげで、楽しい旅の思い出を作る事が出来たと感謝しております。

We participated as a family of three. Since our child is four years old, we chose this option because intense activities would be too much for him. The color of the sea was truly a beautiful blue, and the colors of the fish were vibrant as well. If we have the chance, we would like to use this service again.

家族３人で参加。子供が４歳なので、はげしいアクテイビテイは厳しいので、こちらを選びました。
海の色が本当にブルーですてきで・・・魚たちの色も映えていました。機会があれば、また利用したいです。

This was my first time participating in this tour. I went with my husband and my nephew, and it was truly fun!! Swimming with dolphins, seeing them up close, and being able to feed rays and beautiful fish in the aquarium tank were all amazing experiences. My husband, my nephew, and of course I had a thrilling and joyful day. I definitely want to participate again next time!

今回初めてこのツアーに参加しました。
主人と甥っ子との参加でしたがホントに楽しかった！！
イルカと泳ぐのも、イルカの泳いでる姿を近くで見られるのも、水族館の水槽に入ってエイやキレイな魚達に手からエサをあげられるのも全て最高の体験でした。
主人も甥っ子も、もちろん私も大喜びの大興奮な１日を過ごせました。
次回もまた参加したいなぁ～と思います。

When I handed the voucher to the staff at the meeting point on the day of the event, I was anxious about where to receive the DVD gift. However, there were many Japanese staff members in the park, so I was able to ask various questions about things I didn't understand or felt uncertain about.

When I confirmed about the DVD with the staff, they quickly brought me a copy of the voucher, and we were able to receive the DVD gift for the Dolphin Encounter we participated in, which became a wonderful keepsake. (You receive the DVD if you purchase even one photo, and the photo was $16.)

The Dolphin Encounter provided a valuable experience, and the dolphin show was quite lively, different from those in Japan. All the announcements were in English, but even the children who didn't understand English enjoyed watching it very much.

The entire park isn't very large, but we had a lot of fun throughout the day.

当日集合場所でバウチャーを担当者に渡した際、ＤＶＤプレゼントはどこでもらえるのか！？等々不安になりましたが園内には日本人のスタッフも多くいたので分からない事や不安な事は色々聞くことが出来ました。
ＤＶＤの件はスタッフに確認するとすぐにバウチャーのコピーを持ってきてくれたので無事に私達が参加したドルフィンエンカウンターのＤＶＤのプレゼントを頂くことが出来、とても記念になりました。
（写真を一枚でも購入するとＤＶＤがもらえて写真は一枚16ドルでした。）

ドルフィンエンカウンターでは貴重な経験をする事が出来、またイルカのショーも日本とは違ってかなりノリのよいショーでアナウンスは全て英語ですが英語のわからない子供達もすごく楽しんでみていました。

園内全体はさほど広くはありませんが、一日とても楽しめました。

I would recommend this to anyone who has not tried scuba diving. My friend and I had a good time and the staff made us feel at ease.

I participated with my child. In the pool with the dolphins, my 5-year-old couldn't touch the bottom, but they enjoyed kissing and shaking hands with the dolphins while being held. After the activity, in addition to commemorative photos, we were able to purchase a DVD, so there was no need to worry about recording the video ourselves, making it a great keepsake.

子連れで参加しました。
イルカのいるプールでは子供（５歳）は足がつきませんでしたが抱っこしてもらいながらイルカとキスをしたり握手をしたり楽しんでいました。
アクティビティ終了後には記念写真の他にDVDも購入可能で自分でビデオを回す必要も無く良い記念になりました。

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter. My wife filmed from the observation area. It was great to have the opportunity to touch dolphins, which is not something you get to do often, and my daughter was thrilled. We were divided into two groups, and luckily we were in the group closer to the observation area, so my wife could see us up close. Even small children can participate safely, and my daughter was super excited to kiss the dolphins and receive kisses in return.

The optional tour with Alan1 includes a DVD of the encounter, so we chose this option, and it was lucky because it normally costs $40 if purchased separately. Our return bus was at 2:30 PM, which I think was just the right time to see a few shows after the dolphin encounter. If it were any longer, it might have felt a bit boring.

Overall, I think it's an optional tour worth going on, but since all the staff on the way to and from the encounter, as well as the show, spoke English, I found it a bit difficult to understand since I don't speak English well.

５歳の娘と私で参加しました。家内は見学席でビデオ撮影でした。
イルカに触れることなどなかなか無いので、良かったですし、娘も喜んでいました。２組に分かれていて、運良く私たちは見学席に近い方だったので、家内も近くで見ることが出来ました。小さい子供さんでも安心して参加出来るし、娘もイルカにキスしたり、キスしてもらったり大興奮でした。
Alan1のオプショナルツアーはこのエンカウンターのＤＶＤがもらえるので、このオプショナルにしましたが、通常買うと４０ドルするので、それがもらえるのはラッキーでした。
１４：３０に帰りのバスでしたが、ドルフィンエンカウンターの後のいくつかのショーなどを見るにはちょうど良い時間だと思います。
あれ以上長いとちょっと飽きてしまう感じです。
全体的には行く価値のある、オプショナルツアーだと思いますが、行き帰りのスタッフさんもエンカウンターのスタッフさんもショーもすべて英語なので、英語の出来ない私はちょっとわからないことが多かったです。

This was the most memorable moment for us. The chance to go underwater for people that can not swim was great. The water was so clear and the fish and turtles just swim up to you. They were so colorful. They were eating out of our hands. The crew was great and they took very good photos. I would love to do this one again. Thanks

A good and comfortable way to experience the sealife. Recommendable to families and people who would like to see colourful fish and turtles without getting wet.