All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

Having seen too much "Shark Attack" and "Shark Week" on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel, I wasn't too happy with my decision to do this activity. Though when I went in the cage, I wasn't scared at all, but fascinated by the beautiful creatures that sorrounded us. Just a tip; bring motion sickness pills. P.s. I'm not scared of sharks anymore.

A very unique way to experience the ocean and its inhabitants. My boyfriend doesn't know how to swim and was quiet scared. But the staff was very helpful and he overcame his fears. There was also time for snorkling, which was great. A definitely must do. Recommendable for everyone.

We participated as a couple. My wife was initially anxious about joining, but once we got into the enclosure, she found the sharks to be beautiful and realized they were a safe species that doesn't attack humans, so she enjoyed the unique experience.

Even though small fish were swimming nearby, the sharks showed no signs of wanting to eat them, which might have been a bit disappointing in terms of excitement. We both talked about wanting to see more dangerous sharks like great white sharks next time.

We brought a disposable underwater camera, but it was difficult to take pictures because of the waves. I wish we had bought a waterproof case for a digital camera so we could take a lot of pictures while looking at the screen.

夫婦で参加しました。
妻は当初参加に不安でしたが、檻に入ってみると鮫はきれいで、鮫は人を襲わない安全な種類と分かったので、珍しい体験を楽しんでいました。

鮫は小魚が近くを泳いでいても食べる気配なしで、迫力という点では、ちょっと物足りないかも。
夫婦二人とも次はホオジロザメのような危ない鮫を見たいねと話していました。

使い捨ての水中カメラを買っていきましたが、波で揺れて写真を撮るのが難しかったです。
デジカメで画面を見ながら大量に撮れるように、防水ケースを買えばよかったなと思いました。

The waves were high, so it's advisable to take motion sickness medication. On the boat, I was swaying, and during the experience, I was swaying with the waves as well. When I saw the shark, I was surprised and scared, even though I knew it was coming. They provided a Japanese explanation for the Japanese guests. Since there wasn't anyone among the boat staff who could speak Japanese fluently, basic English conversation skills are necessary for communication.

波が高かったのもあり、酔い止め薬は飲んでおいたほうが無難です。船でゆらゆら、体験中も波にゆらゆらでした。
サメを見たときは、わかっていても驚いて怖かったです。
日本人には日本語の説明文を渡してくれました。
船スタッフに、日本語を十分に使える方がいなかったので、初歩程度の意思表示する英会話が必要です。

There were truly an unbelievable number of dolphins!!

When the captain spotted a pod of dolphins, the boat moved ahead to wait for the pod to approach. Then, at the guide's signal, we all jumped into the water and floated quietly... and suddenly we heard squeaking sounds from somewhere, and right after that, the pod of dolphins appeared, from the front, the sides, and below!! It was just an incredible sight!

There were some older folks who didn't get in the water, but I definitely recommend going in. You just float, so you don't need to know how to swim! For those who are anxious, the guide will be there to help, so it's very reassuring. Dolphin watching from the boat is nice, but actually swimming with them is just like a dream come true!☆

本っ当に、信じられないぐらいの数のイルカがいました！！

キャプテンがイルカの群れを見つけると、ボートがその群れを先回りし、群れが近づいてくるのを待ちます。そして、ガイドさんの合図でいっせいに海に入り、静かに浮いていると・・・どこからかキューキューというような声が聞こえ、その直後イルカの群れが、前やら横やら下やら！！とにかくすごい数！信じられない光景でした！！

年配の方で海に入らない方もいらっしゃいましたが、絶対に入った方がいいです。浮いているだけなので、泳げなくても大丈夫！不安な方にはガイドさんが付いてくれますし、安心ですよ。船からのイルカウォッチングもいいけど、実際に一緒に泳げるなんて！！夢のような時間でした☆

The dolphins were really smart and cute with high IQs.

This time, due to the strong yen, I participated in the most expensive course. It was a fun activity filled with smiles, allowing me to interact directly with the dolphins in a way that I probably couldn't experience in Japan.

I used a limited-time coupon from alan1 to get a DVD with the photos I purchased, so I was able to bring home both memories and a video souvenir, which made me very satisfied.

イルカさんはＩＱが高く本当に利口でかわいかったです。

今回は円高でもあり一番高いコースに参加しました。
日本では恐らく体験できないほどイルカさんと直接触れあうことができ楽しく笑顔溢れるアクティビティでした。

写真購入でＤＶＤをＧＥＴできるalan1さんの期間限定クーポンを利用させてもらい思い出と映像のお土産ともに持ち帰ることができ満足です。

I participated with a group. It was far from Waikiki, and since it was early in the morning, I originally didn't plan to go, but one of the members wanted to, so I joined them. I had seen reviews mentioning that there might be times when you don't encounter dolphins, so I thought I would enjoy snorkeling even if it didn't work out, and I participated without expectations. However, it was far more enjoyable than I had imagined.

Instead of a snorkeling experience where you lure fish with feeding, I was able to see real wild fish, and above all, I encountered a surprising number of dolphins and sea turtles. When I was peering into the ocean, I was so engrossed that I lost track of time. I made wonderful memories on my first trip to Hawaii.

Since it was early in the morning, most people were fast asleep on the way back, but we were able to return to Waikiki by early afternoon, so we could enjoy shopping and other activities afterward.

I would definitely like to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.

グループで参加しました。
ワイキキから遠く、朝早いということもあり、もともと行く予定はなかったのですが、メンバーの一人が行きたいということで付き合いで参加しました。
口コミを見ていて、イルカに出会えないこともあるということでしたので、はずれでもシュノーケルを楽しもうと思い期待せずに参加したのですが、、、。
想像していたのをはるかに超える楽しさでした。
餌付けをして魚をおびき寄せるようなシュノーケルではなく本当の自然の魚たちを見ることができましたし、なによりイルカやウミガメにびっくりするくらいたくさん出会えました。海の中を覗いているときは時間を忘れてしまうぐらい夢中になっていました。
初めてのハワイですごく良い思い出ができました。
朝が早いということもあり、帰りの車ではほとんどの人が爆睡でしたが、お昼過ぎにはワイキキに戻ってくることができるので、そのあともゆっくり買い物などを楽しめます。

次にハワイに来るときには、またぜひ参加したいです。

I experienced this after being recommended by a friend who went to Hawaii the year before last. The opportunity to interact with dolphins is quite rare, so it was really great. The Royal Course foot push (where two dolphins push your feet) was so much fun. I tried it twice with my companion, but we couldn't do it well and found it really difficult.

There were also plans to interact with sea lions and Hawaiian leis, and time flew by quickly. At the entrance, you receive a wristband with the times for each program, but the times listed can vary; some are the check-in deadlines (30 minutes before the meeting time) while others are the start times, which can lead to a lot of waiting and rushing. It might be a good idea to confirm the meeting and start times with a staff member who speaks Japanese after receiving the wristband.

一昨年ハワイに行った友達に勧められて体験しました。
イルカと触れ合えるという体験はなかなか出来ないのでとてもよかったです。
ロイヤルコースのフットプッシュ（２頭のイルカに足を押してもらう）は本当に楽しかったです。
一緒に行った２回トライしましたがうまくできず、すごく難しいと言っていました。
他にもシーライオンと触れ合うプランとハワイアンレイと触れ合うプランがセットになっていて時間があっという間に過ぎてしまいました。
入り口で各プログラムの時間が書かれたリストバンドをはめてもらうのですが、記載されている時間があるプログラムはチェックイン締切時間（集合時間の３０分前）だったりまたあるプログラムは開始時間だったりとまちまちですごく待たされたり慌てることになったりと大変でした。
バンドをもらったら日本語ができるスタッフに集合時間や開始時間を確認したほうがいいかもしれません。

I had a wish to swim with dolphins, and it came true! I swam while holding onto the dorsal fin of a dolphin and played with them. However, since it was done in turns, I could only touch the dolphins a little bit.

It was a bit pricey, but I recommend it for those who want to swim with dolphins.

一度イルカと一緒に泳いでみたい！という願いがかないました。
プールの中でイルカの背びれにつかまって泳いだり、
イルカとたわむれました。
でも順番に少しずつなので、実際イルカに触れられるのは少しです。

ちょっと値段は高かったけど、イルカに乗って泳ぎたい人にはおすすめです。

The worst thing about the trip was I had to go home. I did the 7 am tour and the staff was great. The boat was nice and clean everything was way above board. I bought the video and I watched as soon as I got back home on the mainland and I still cant believe the beautiful sharks and how many of them were in the waters it was not what I expected but thankful. If you are reading my post you better do this.. One of the best tours I went on while I was in Hawaii...My last comment I cant wait to do it again someday..

With my deepest Mahalo to the Famous North Shore Shark Adventure

Tim from Kansas

Snorkeling requires a life jacket, and you cannot dive underwater. Therefore, you will be watching dolphins from the surface. However, I was very satisfied as I encountered a large number of dolphins for quite a while. I highly recommend it.

シュノ-ケリングはライフジャケット必着で、海中に潜れません。従って海面からのイルカウォッチングとなります。
しかし、多数のイルカの群れに、かなりの時間遭遇でき大満足でした。
ぜひともお勧めします。

I participated in the Japanese guide's time slot.
I recommend it for those who can't snorkel or dive.
I joined for my 5-year-old son.
We could see sharks and turtles, and we received a pamphlet (in Japanese!) with a list of possible sea creatures we might see, so my son was quite happy comparing the pamphlet with what we saw on the ocean floor.
However, the diving time is a bit long at 45 minutes, so towards the end, it can get a little boring.
Also, it felt like the air conditioning was a bit too strong, so I recommend bringing warm items like a shawl or cardigan.
The staff at the dock were very kind and treated my son very nicely, which was great.

日本語ガイドの時間帯に参加しました。
シュノーケリングやダイビングができない人にお勧めです。
私は5歳の息子のために参加しました。
サメやカメなどが見られるし、見られる可能性のある海の生き物の名前のりすとのあるパンフ（日本語！）ももらえるので、息子はパンフと海の底を見比べては、それなりに喜んでおりました。
ただし、潜水時間が45分とやや長めなので、最後の方はやや飽きがきます。
また、空調がやや効きすぎている感があり、ショールやカーデガンなどの防寒グッズと持っていかれることをお勧めします。
船着き場のスタッフの方がとても親切で、息子にとても優しくしてくれましたのも良かったです。

The session I participated in had only two other guests, so I was able to interact with the dolphins a lot!

I was really looking forward to swimming while holding onto the dolphin's dorsal fin, but it seems I misunderstood the course details, as that wasn't included. Instead, I got to lie on the dolphin's back and swim while holding hands! I can't express how happy I felt.

I usually don't buy photos sold at tourist spots, but since the kiss photo with the dolphin could only be taken from the photographer's position, and there was a coupon for a DVD from Alan1.net, I decided to buy one photo and received the DVD.

I'm currently enjoying the afterglow while watching the DVD.

By the way, I’m an adult and can’t swim, but I was able to float with a life jacket, and most of the activities were in a shallow pool where I could stand. So, it was fine. There were times when I had to swim in the pool, but if you're like me and don't have a fear of water, I think you'll manage just fine.

Next time, I want to challenge myself with the Royal Swim!

私が参加した回は、他のお客さんが2人だけと少なく、たっぷりイルカとふれあえました！

イルカの背びれにつかまって泳ぐのをとても楽しみにしていたのですが、コース内容を勘違いしていたらしく、背びれにつかまって泳ぐのはなかったのですが、
イルカが仰向けになってそのお腹に乗って、手をつないで泳ぎました！！
もう何て言えばよいのか、本当に幸せな気分になれまし
た。

普段は観光地で売り物の写真は買わない主義なのですが、イルカとのKISS写真はカメラマンさんのポジションからしか撮れないのと、Alan1.netさんのDVDプレゼントクーポンがあったので、写真を1枚買い、DVDをいただきました。

DVDを見て、余韻に浸っています。

因みに私は大人で、泳げないのですが、ライフジャケットで浮けるし、浅いプールで大半が足の着く位置でのアクティビティだったので、大丈夫でした。
泳いでプールの中にいかなきゃいけないときもありましたが、私のように、恐怖心はなくただ泳げない方であればなんとかなると思います。

次回はロイヤルスイムに挑戦したいと思います！！

Participation in each event involves running quickly after the explanation and writing our names on the registration forms for each event.

Once the forms reach capacity, registration closes, and we are told to go to other events.

Since the start and end times of the events are different, we need to manage our time well; otherwise, we won't be able to complete the two morning events.

I found out on-site that horseback riding and the buggy ride cannot be combined.

各イベントへの参加は
説明後に一気に走り
それぞれの受付の用紙に
自分たちの名前を書く方法

その用紙が定員数になれば
受付終了
他のイベントに行けと言われる

イベント開始と終了時間が
それぞれ異なるのでうまく時間配分を
決めないと午前の二つのイベントを
こなす事ができなくなる

乗馬とバギーは組み合わせ不可
と現地で分かった

One of my daughter's requests for this trip to Hawaii was to kiss a dolphin! We participated in a tour that made this dream come true. Since I was pregnant, I couldn't join in, so I took on the role of photographer by the poolside. However, the photos taken by the staff there turned out much nicer, so I recommend purchasing them as a keepsake.

Currently, there's a campaign where if you buy photos, you receive a DVD, so I made sure to get that as well. It was great!

As for my daughter, she was a bit nervous seeing the dolphins up close, but it turned into a wonderful memory. Once she gets a little older, I would love for her to participate in a program where she can play with the dolphins!

今回のハワイ旅行の娘のリクエストの一つ。イルカさんにキスしたい！！という夢を叶える事ができるツアーということで参加させていただきました。
私は妊娠中という事で参加はできなかったのでプールサイドで撮影係に徹していたのですが、現地で撮影していただいた物のほうが綺麗に撮れていましたので思い出に購入をお勧めします。
今キャンペーン中で写真を購入するとＤＶＤを頂けるとという事でしっかりもらってきました。よかったですよ。

肝心の娘は間近で見るイルカにかたまり　緊張したようですがいい思い出ができました。
もう少し大きくなったら今度はイルカと遊べるプログラムのほうにも参加してみたいです！

I happened to sign up for the tour during the season when whales can be seen. Also, I thought that even if I couldn't see any whales, just being able to see Waikiki from the sea would be good enough, so I signed up with a light heart.

As a result, it was really great.
1. I was able to see the blue whales multiple times.
2. The food was much more delicious than what I had during the magic show, and even when the whales appeared, I was watching from the dining area while eating.
3. My wife usually gets seasick within an hour, but she didn't feel the engine's vibrations and was surprised by how little the boat rocked.
4. While Diamond Head is a great way to get a view of Waikiki, from the sea, we could see all the way to downtown.
5. I experienced my first ukulele class with Americans, Spaniards, and Hawaiians, which was an unexpected experience. It was also fun to see a white girl enjoying hula dance with sparkling eyes.

たまたま鯨が見れるシーズンだったのでツワーに申込ました。また、鯨が見れなくても海上からワイキキが見れれば、それだけでも良いと軽い気持ちで申込ました。
結果として、すごく良かったです。
１．シロナガス鯨を何度も見ることが出来ました。
２．マジックショー等で食べた食事より数段美味しい料理　　で、鯨が現れても食事をしながら食堂から見てました。
３．１時間もすれば船酔いする妻ですが、エンジンの振動も　感じられず、揺れの少なさにもびっくりです。
４．ワイキキを一望する方法としてダイヤモンドヘッドもい　いですが、海上からだとダウンタウンまで一望できまし　　た。
５．アメリカ人、スペイン人、ハワイアンの人達と初めての　ウクレレ教室を体験し、予定外の体験をすることができま　した。白人の女の子が目を輝かせながらフラダンスに興じ　ているのを見るのも楽しかったです。

I participated for the first time in late March, as I visit the Hawaiian Islands every year between December and April for child-rearing. We had the option to choose between two sizes of cruising boats, and after some hesitation, I decided to go with the smaller boat that seemed more maneuverable.

"Bingo!" On that day, we were able to see a mother humpback whale and her calf up close, which was truly moving. It seemed we were very lucky.

The breakfast included was disappointing, but since the whales were the main attraction, I guess it was acceptable?

毎年１２月~４月の間に　子育てのためハワイ諸島近海を訪れるという事で初めて（３月下旬）参加しました。クルージング船が大小２種類のうちの選択でしたが、迷ったあげく、小回りの利きそうな双同船を選ぶことにしました。
「ビンゴ！」私たちは当日、ザトウクジラの親子を目の当たりに見ることができ、感動致しました。とてもラッキーだったようです。
朝食付きの「朝食」は期待外れでしたが、でもクジラがメインでしたのでよしとするかな？

It was a lot of fun to interact with two dolphins and swim together. I'm glad I could experience something that I definitely can't do in Japan. The kids were also very happy.

二頭のイルカとふれあい、一緒に泳ぎとても楽しかった。
日本では、絶対体験出来ないのでよかったです。
子供も大変喜んでいました。

I previously experienced dolphin watching in Guam, but this time it was whale watching. I was told that the chances of seeing them were fifty-fifty, but I was able to see them multiple times. The boat didn't rock much, and I didn't get seasick. It was comfortable!!

いるかウォッチングは以前、グアムで経験しましたが、今回はクジラ。会えるかどうかは五分五分といわれましたが、何回も見ることができました。
船もあまり揺れず、船酔いもなし。快適でした！！

It was a trip to Hawaii for me, my son, and my 75-year-old mother. However, since my mother's legs were not in good condition before departure, my son and I participated in optional activities separately from her. She joined the submarine tour alone.

The transportation service was said to be kind and attentive. Since the explanation was in Japanese, it was easy to understand and enjoy. She was able to see turtles and many fish swimming.

Additionally, she noticed that Cessnas and boats were intentionally sunk in the fish tanks, where divers were seen diving. For small children, elderly people, or those who want to avoid getting sunburned at the sea, I recommend the submarine and similar activities. Since it's Hawaii, please make sure to see the fish swimming.

Those who have experienced snorkeling or sea walking might find it a bit lacking.

私と息子、母の三人のハワイ旅行でしたが、７５歳の母の脚の具合が出発前から、良くなかったので、私と息子、母とオプショナルを分けて参加しました。サブマリンは母が一人で参加。
送迎も親切で丁寧だったそうです。
日本語説明の時間帯だったので、わかりやすく楽しむことができました。亀や多くの魚が泳ぐ姿が見えたそうです。
また、セスナや船が魚たちの魚槽に、意図的に沈めてありダイバーたちが潜っているのも見えたそうです。
小さな子供やお年寄りの方、海で日に焼けたくない方は、潜水艦などがおすすめです。せっかくのハワイなので、是非、魚たちの泳ぐ姿を見てください。
シュノーケリングやシーウオークを体験された方は、少し物足りないかもしれません。

We participated in late March with three generations of our family. This is a unique experience that I can recommend to anyone who loves dolphins. The hotel shuttle service was smooth, and there were explanations in Japanese at the site, so there were no issues. However, during the actual dolphin session, only English was used. But I think it’s manageable since they communicate with gestures.

We joined the second session in the morning (11:00), but the water felt cold. It would be good to have a rash guard, and many children were shivering, so if you have someone who gets cold easily, bringing a long-sleeved jacket would be convenient to warm up after the session.

The facility is not large, so even small children can enjoy it. Everyone wears life jackets that fit their size, which is reassuring. However, children who are not used to seawater or dislike getting water on their faces may get upset and not enjoy the experience.

If there are observers, it’s possible to take photos from a distance. Our family had someone taking pictures, and they managed to capture some shots with a small digital camera at maximum zoom. There are also photos and DVDs available for purchase taken by the park's photographers. Honestly, they were very well taken, so I bought some, although not all. I also purchased one DVD and plan to make copies for our family.

３月下旬に親子三世代で参加しました。
こんな体験、なかなかできないのでイルカが好きな方にはオススメできます。
ホテルからの送迎も問題なくおこなわれ、現地でも日本語での説明がありましたので困ることはありませんでしたが、実際のイルカとのセッション中では英語のみです。でも身振り手振りで教えているので問題ないと思います。

午前中、2回目(11：00)に参加しましたが、水は冷たく感じました。ラッシュガードがあると良いですし、子供は震える子が沢山いたので、冷え性の方を含めて長袖の上着も持参された方が終わった後、しばらくは体を温められるので便利です。

大きな施設ではないので、小さなお子さんでも楽しめます。全員がサイズに合ったライフジャケットを着用するので安心です。ただ、海水に慣れていなかったり、顔に水がかかると嫌がるお子さんはぐずったりして参加しても楽しめないかもしれません。

見学する方がいれば遠くから写真を撮ることは可能です。我が家でも見学者が撮影していましたが、小型のデジカメで一番ズームをした状態でなんとか撮影できました。
パークのカメラマンが撮影してくれる写真とＤＶＤが販売されています。正直、すごくよく撮れているので全部ではありませんでしたが購入しました。ＤＶＤも１枚購入し、参加家族内でコピーしようとおもっています。

The long-awaited whale appeared right away (laughs), and after enjoying a leisurely view, I had a nice nap on the boat☆

念願のクジラはすぐ現れて（笑）ゆっくり眺めた後は、船上でゆっくりお昼寝をたのしませていただきました☆

We participated as a couple.
It was the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies, making it a great day for a cruise!

About 80% of the participants were Japanese, and 20% were from Western countries.

We took a bus to the boat, and after getting off, we were guided by the staff to our seats, so being towards the front allowed us to sit by the window.

The air conditioning on the boat was the strongest I experienced during my time in Hawaii, so it would have been nice to have something to wrap around me. However, you can help yourself to warm drinks.

Seeing whales depends on luck, but we were able to see them from a distance. Having seen them up close before, I wished we could have seen them a bit closer this time. But it was still exciting!

The meal was a buffet, and everything was delicious. However, the desserts were quite sweet, so I left some behind.

After the meal, we experienced making a lei. I had never done it before, so it was fun! You can take it home with you. The cost is included in the tour.

This was more than just whale watching; it was a really great cruise experience!

夫婦で参加しました。
雨季の時期でしたが快晴に恵まれ、クルーズをするにはとてもいい日でした！

参加者は日本人８割、欧米人２割といった感じです。

バスで船まで向かうのですが、バスを降りてからスタッフに連れられ船に向かうとそのまま順番に席に案内されるので、前のほうにいたおかげで窓側に座ることができました。

船内はハワイで過ごした中で１番冷房が効いていたので、はおるものがあればいいかなと。でも温かい飲み物をセルフで飲めます。

クジラはその日の運ですが、遠くで見ることができました。以前に近くで見たことがあるだけに、もう少し近くで見たかったです。でもやっぱり興奮します！

食事はバイキングで、どれもおいしかったです。ただスイーツはかなり甘いので、残してしまいました。

食事の後にレイの花輪づくりを体験しました。経験したことがなかったので、楽しかったです♪そのまま持ち帰れます。金額はツアーに入ってます。

今回はホエールウォッチングとしてより、クルーズとしてはすごくよかったです！

Within five minutes of departing, a whale appeared, and we were all so excited! At first, we could only see it from a distance, but eventually, the whale came closer, and cheers erupted all around the boat. It's also reasonably priced, so I highly recommend it!

出港して５分もしないうちにクジラが現れ、大興奮！
最初は遠くでしか見ることが出来ませんでしたが、最終的にはクジラから近づいて来てくれて、船のいたるところで歓声が上がっていました。
金額的にも手頃ですし、本当におすすめです！

We participated with 10 family members and friends.
We were able to see whales, of course!
The staff promptly informed us when the whales appeared.

There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, so they provided interesting and easy-to-understand explanations in Japanese.

In addition to the whales, our family participated in a hula dance lesson, which was a lot of fun.
I also joined a ukulele lesson with my friends.

Additionally, they provided live music, which kept things engaging.

The food was better than I expected.

家族、友人と10名参加しました。
クジラはもちろん見れました！！
スタッフの方がクジラが出てきたら、すぐに教えてくださいます。

日本語が話せるスタッフもいらっしゃったので、日本語で面白くわかりやすく説明してくれました。

また、クジラ以外でも、フラダンスのレッスンに家族で参加し、とても盛り上がりました。
ウクレレレッスンにも友人と参加しました。

あと、生演奏もしてくれ、飽きさせないところが良いです。

食事も思ったより美味しかったです。

The whale watching this time was very enjoyable.
We were able to see whales multiple times during the trip.
The staff kindly announced the direction where the whales could be seen, so we had no trouble spotting them.
They provided assistance in English, but they were also very thorough in Japanese.
Even during the times when we couldn't see any whales, we enjoyed the views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea!

今回のホエールウォッチングは非常に楽しかったです。
乗船中クジラを何度も見ることができました。
係員の人がクジラの見える方向を丁寧にアナウンスしてくれたので苦労することなくクジラを見れました。
英語での対応はもちろんですが日本語をでの対応もかなりきちんとしてくれていました。
クジラが見えなった時間帯でもワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドの景色を海から楽しめました！

We went with a group of friends this past Saturday on the Early Bird cruise and it was fabulous! We saw whales pretty much the moment we left the harbor and we got lots of pictures. It wasn't too crowded at all. The ship is very nice, very well maintained and clean. The crew was very friendly and helpful.

I recommend motion sickness medication if you're prone to it. I am, and even though I took it beforehand I still got seasick.

We saw a pod of three whales, dolphins, and albatross. A very neat experience for us and the kids.

I finally got to meet the dolphins I had been dreaming about! I learned how to train them and took on the challenge. Amazing! Dolphins are so smart!

Even though I was just an amateur customer giving instructions, they followed along perfectly, and I was really impressed!

However, I almost missed out on the experience. I got passed over and had to protest in broken English to the white instructor before I could finally interact with them. It felt like I was being blamed for something, which was quite unpleasant.

All the explanations were in fast English, and she didn’t speak a word of broken Japanese. I managed to understand, but it was frustrating... Even though this is a tourist spot in Hawaii, I didn’t appreciate her refusal to use any Japanese. She didn’t smile at all.

I’m sure there are good instructors out there, but...

The staff's response rating is ☆☆ because of this experience.

In contrast, the Japanese female staff were extremely kind and saved the day.

It was mentioned that it’s better not to bring extra money, but they sell photos of you interacting with the dolphins for $16 each, so I recommend bringing some cash for that. The photos turn out so beautifully that you’ll want to buy them. You can take three poses per person. There are lockers available, but the showers are just old-fashioned water showers.

夢みていたイルカとご対面。調教の仕方を教わり、チャレンジ。凄い！イルカって頭がいいなぁ～
素人の客の指示なのに、ちゃんと動いてくれて感激！

でも、危うくやらせてもらえないところでした。抜かされてしまい、白人のインストラクターに拙い英語で抗議して、やっと触れ合うことができました。何だか私が悪いみたいな顔をされて、不愉快でした。
説明は全て早い英語で、片言の日本語も話しません。何とか理解したので良かったですが・・・ハワイの観光場所なのに、日本語を一切拒否するような彼女には好感がもてませんでした。笑顔がない人でした。
良いインストラクターもいるのでしょうが・・・

スタッフの対応評価が、☆☆　なのは、そのためです。

それに引き換え、日本人の女性スタッフは非常に親切で救われました。

余分なお金は持っていかない方が良いと書いてありましたが、イルカと触れ合っている写真が１枚１６ドルで販売するので、その分も持って行くことをお勧めします。余りにも綺麗に撮れているので買いたくなりますよ。一人３ポーズあります。　　一応、ロッカーはあります。　シャワーは、旧式の水シャワーのみです。

We gathered locally and took the bus. We went from the hotel to Ala Moana Center, transferred to bus number 52, and I made sure to tell the driver "Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor" to confirm where to get off, arriving just in time for our meeting. We waited quite a while for the bus at Ala Moana Center. There was only one other group of Japanese people besides us, and everyone else on the boat was foreign, making it quite international. As I saw on Alan Net, we were handed a file with notes written in Japanese, but all the explanations were in English. However, they demonstrated how to enter the water with gestures, so if you watch, you can manage. We moved out to sea for about 10 to 15 minutes, and the waves were quite rough. I get motion sickness easily, and even though I took motion sickness medicine, I still felt quite nauseous. We entered the cage four at a time. I was really looking forward to it, so even though I felt unwell, I stayed underwater longer than others, hoping to finally see a shark. Unfortunately, while there were a few small fish nearby, I only caught a glimpse of a small baby shark passing by far below, and I hardly saw any sharks at all, so I ended up getting a sticker and a refund... But the staff were very nice, so I definitely plan to try again next time. On the way back, we strolled around Haleiwa before heading home.

私達は、現地集合にしてバスで行きました。
ホテルから、アラモアナセンターまで行き、乗り換えて52番のバスに乗り、一応運転手に”ハレイワ・スモールボートハーバー”と伝えて降りる場所を教えてももらって無事集合時間ギリギリに到着しました。
アラモアナセンターからバス来るまで結構待ちました。
私達以外の日本人は1組だけで、他は皆船は外国人で国際豊かでした。
アランネットで見たとおり、注意事項など日本語で書かれたファイルを渡されるくらいで説明は全部英語でしたが、ジェスチャーで海への入り方を説明されるので、見てればなんとかなります。
沖まで10分~15分位まで移動し、波も中々の揺れで、乗り物に弱い私は酔い止め飲んでも結構酔いました。
檻の中には4人づつ入りました。
楽しみにしていたので、具合悪い中でも念願のサメに会えると張り切って人より長く海にもぐってましたが、何匹か小魚は近くにいたものの、残念ながらサメはかなり深く遠くの下の方に小さく子サメ？が通り過ぎただけでほとんど見れず、ステッカーをもらって返金になりました・・・
でもスタッフの方々はとてもいい人たちだったので、また次回、絶対挑戦しようと思ってます。
帰りはハレイワを散策してから帰りました。

Swimming while holding onto a dolphin was amazing, and my wife was thrilled! If I could wish for anything, it would be to play with the dolphins a bit more! Since most of the explanations are in English, I think those who don't understand English might miss out on some of the fun.

If you're looking for a guaranteed chance to see dolphins and swim with them, you should definitely give it a try!

イルカにつかまっての泳ぎは最高、嫁さんは大喜び！
欲を言えばもう少しイルカと戯れることができたらいいなー！
英語での説明がほとんどの為、英語が分からない方は楽しさ半減するのでは？

確実にイルカに会えて、一緒に泳げるポイントとしては、一度は参加してみては！！