All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

Sharks were amazing, staff was amazing, the whole adventure was worth it. Sharks are right in front of your face and I even had a stare down with a shark. He was lucky I needed air our I would've punched him in the gill. Will do again!

We headed out to the shark cage at 7:30 am and sadly no sharks. The crew was as disappointed as we were and let us know that if we didn't have a shark experience they would reschedule us or refund our money. Lucky for us there was a cancellation on a boat later that morning - so we headed out again - and we were not disappointed. 5 - 6 sharks circled the cage the entire time we were on the water. Nothing like looking a shark in the eye! Fabulous time and would recommend it to anyone wanting to have an up close and personal experience with a shark(s).

I participated in Royal Swim with my 8-year-old daughter. The instructions are in English, but as long as you watch the person in front of you, there are no problems. I was worried because I read that it can be difficult for children with small feet, but my daughter was praised by the trainer after she managed to get her knees above the water, so she was in a great mood. It seems that the trick is to apply pressure with the soles of your feet towards the front. We had a wonderful experience swimming with the adorable dolphins.

ロイヤルスイムに８歳の娘と参加しました。
説明は英語ですが、前の人を見ていれば、問題ありません。
書き込みで、足の小さい子供は難しいとあり心配でしたが、
膝まで水面に上がりトレーナーに褒められたので、
娘は上機嫌でした。
どうやら足裏は手前に力を入れるるのがコツのようです。
可愛いいるかと泳げて、良い体験が出来ました。

That really was great, so many sharks swimming around you.

OUTSTANDING.

It was a very enjoyable experience for me. Wouldn't have done it anywhere else and their expertise has really given me confidence and comfort about the whole experience.

and i did! it was great, met my expectations and more. the crew was great and made sure i came back in one piece! i would definitely do this again

I attended with my two neices, who are very afraid of water. The BOB offered them the opportunity to experience the ocean and its inhabitants without knowing how to swim. They were truly overjoyed with their experience under water. We were all a bit concerned, at first, with the staff who didn't interact well with customers but once everyone experienced the BOB they began to interact more with customers.

I participated with my husband and mother-in-law. Since we were off the coast of Waikiki, I wasn't expecting much, but it was better than I imagined. First of all, taking a boat to Waikiki is great. The view of Waikiki from the sea is amazing. We were also able to see turtles underwater. One issue, though, is that after coming up from the submarine, the boat sways quite a bit, and it can make you feel seasick. It might be a good idea to take some motion sickness medication.

主人と義母の3人で参加。
ワイキキ沖ですから、たいして期待していなかったのですが、想像以上によかったですよ。
まずワイキキ沖にボートで行くのがよい。海から見るワイキキは最高です。そして海中では亀を見ることができました。ただ一点問題は、潜水艦からあがったあと、沖合の船上がゆれて結構酔います。酔い止め飲んだ方がいいかもしれません。

I sank a cage offshore and jumped in... At first, I was anxious, but if you try, you can do it! It was September, but the water temperature was a bit low. Also, since the waves were rough offshore, it might be better not to eat too much before participating. Two out of six people got seasick.

Still, it was an invaluable experience. After returning home, my PC crashed, and I lost the photos of the sharks, which made me weep. I want to participate again.

沖合に檻を沈めてそこにどぼん、、、最初は不安でしたがなせばなる！9月でしたが水温は若干低め。あと沖合で波が荒いので、参加する前にはあまりものを食べすぎない方がいいかも。酔ってはいた人2人／6人。
それでも得難い経験です。帰国後PCがクラッシュして、サメの写真が消えてしまいむせび泣きました。また参加したい。

This was the most fun we had on Oahu. Captain Dave and Crewman Chris are very professional, knowledgeable and entertaining. We felt safe in their capable hands...which was especially important, given the fact that this is an incredibly thrilling activity! Sooooo scary....being in the water, surrounded by numerous sharks of varying size (basically bigger than you, and much faster too!) certainly makes the adrenaline pump!

We bought the DVD of our experience, and we appreciate the fact that it is your choice to have your experience taped or not, and is therefore more personal and not 'pushed' at you for purchase. Just got home last night, and immediately watched it!

We recommend this activity to all but the faint of heart!

Let me start out by saying thankyou for a wonderful time. your staff took good care of us,and were courteous till the end.very knowledgeable,and interesting too! Hats off to everyone at hawaii activities.thankyou again,
sincerely, jack cracchiolo

Overall good fun but only complaint is not enough stuff to see great staff

This was a unique experience and is a great way to get underwater if you are afraid to scuba dive or want to try something other than skorkel.

The only downside was the service was a bit below par compared with some of the other services we were getting. They were not rude, but definitely not that friendly. They acted like they didn't want to be there and seemed to rush everything. The exception is the young man, who appears to be Hawaiian. He took interest and appeared to enjoy his job.

I thought I was going to be scared, but they made sure I was at ease. We go in a little deep, and the reality hits you when you see the cage. It was windy that day, and we got some waves. Once you get into the cage, and you get up close with these sharks, you see how amazing they are. I would highly recommend this to everyone!! Very cool!!!!

What an outstanding adventure! My wife and I had a great time. Captain JR and Chris created one of the best overall experiences we had in Hawai'i. They were funny, and knowledgeable about what we saw off the North Shore. Compared to other trips we took around O'ahu, they were the most reasonably priced as well. We're glad we bought the DVD to show how many sharks we saw, and the pictures impressed all our family... Highly recommended.

I can't dive, but I wanted to see the underwater world, so I participated. (10 AM session: Japanese guide available)

During the transfer to the submarine on the shuttle boat, there was an announcement saying, "It will be rocky today," but it was fine. (My mother, who was with me, got a little seasick.) If you're worried about seasickness, it might be a good idea to take medication in advance. (Medication is also available for purchase on the shuttle boat.)

The inside of the submarine was more spacious than I expected, and it was comfortable without feeling cramped. (The floor might be a bit cold?) Unfortunately, we didn't see any sea turtles, but we were able to see many fish living among the reefs, the wreckage of an airplane, and a sunken ship. Even my mother, who got seasick, was moved by watching the fish swim around.

I'm glad I participated in this tour! I will definitely sign up again when I travel to Hawaii!

ダイビングは出来ないけど、海の中が見たくて参加しました。（１０時の回：日本語でのガイド有り）

シャトルボートで潜水艦まで移動の際「今日は揺れます」とアナウンスがありましたが、大丈夫でした。（同行の母は軽く酔ってしまいましたが）
船酔いに心配な方は、前もって薬を服用した方が良いかもしれません。（薬はシャトルボート内でも販売しています）

潜水艦内は思っていたより狭くなく、圧迫感もなく快適でした。（足元が少し寒いかも？）
残念ながら海ガメは見れませんでしたが、漁礁、飛行機の残骸、難破船を棲み家にしている沢山の魚たちを見る事ができました。船酔いしてしまった母も魚が海中を動き回る様子を見て感動していました。

このツアーに参加して良かったです！
またハワイ旅行する際には必ず申し込みます！

You don't even get your hair wet, and fish swim right up to you and pick at the bread in your hand. You breathe normally. You can see them perfectly clearly and they come to you. This was really fun. Then you can snorkel around the boat while the other people take their turns, in couples, riding the little underwater scooters. Don't do this if you're prone to seasickness. But if you don't want the hassle of SCUBA, this is the best way to be underwater with the bright little fish.

I participated with my parents in their 70s and my family, a total of six people. I was worried about my father, as he has weak legs, when boarding the submarine, but my husband supported him, and he was able to get on. We were also able to see a large sea turtle, and my 4-year-old son was very happy. The staff were very kind, and it became a wonderful memory.

70代の両親と家族、全部で6人で参加しました。父が足が弱いので、潜水艦に乗り込む時が心配でしたが、主人がサポートして、乗り込むことが出来ました。大きな海亀も見ることが出来、4才の息子も大喜びでした。スタッフの方もとても親切にしてくださり、楽しい思い出になりました。

In the morning, I participated in a session with Japanese support. It seems that the waves were rough that day, and many people experienced seasickness on the boat ride to the submarine. However, once we submerged, the swaying eased, and I was able to observe the precious ecosystem off the coast of Waikiki, which was satisfying.

午前、日本語対応の回に参加しました。当日は波が荒かったようで、行きの船から潜水艦へ乗り込むまでに船酔いに遇われた方が多かったようです。それでも海中に潜れば揺れは和らぎ、ワイキキ沖の貴重な生態系を観察することができ、満足です。

Myself and a close friend were visiting Oahu for 5 days, and she decided that we should take the time to go 'swimming with sharks.'

Now, keep in mind that I have a tremendous fear of drowning and also am not too keen on the idea of swimming with sharks, but I was convinced to 'live a little,' and I signed us up for the North Shore Shark Adventure- and I am SO GLAD that I did.

The staff were EXTREMELY helpful, witty, and sarcastic in the right places. They put everyone's fears to rest at the beginning of the tour, and were extremely knowledgeable about everything regarding the tour and more. (Who knew that specific sharks will just bump you with their noses and then leave you alone because they have taste buds on the outside of their bodies?)

For our tour, the wind was really picking up and the seas were a bit choppy, so there was a little bit more salt water swallowed than I care for and 1/2 our party got seasick..* (they recommend buying dramamine at the beginning of the to

For those who don't know scuba diving but yet wish to experience the life under the sea, need to do this. Very nice experience and enjoyed it. Try feeding the fish and you are surrounded by them ... various colors of fishes ... would recommend to those who wish to go underwater and don't know swimming like me. A bit discomfort to the ears at the beginning but gets fine soon. Good Instructors and the divers shall be with you throughout your stay in the water. Go for it!!

What a great excursion! The most challenging part of the experience is getting in and out of the boat -- which really is not that hard. It is so great to see sharks up close. I highly recommend this adventure. My boyfriend was freaked out that I had booked this excursion...and now all he does is brag about it. He has no regrets and both of us would do it again in a heart beat. Don't miss out on this treat.

On May 14, I participated in the Dolphin Encounter package at Sea Life Park. I drove there with a rental car and checked in at the ticket center. There are staff members who understand Japanese, so the process went smoothly without any issues. You can enjoy Sea Life Park just fine with only Japanese. The instructors are also fairly proficient in Japanese.

My session started at 11 AM, and there were more participants than I expected. Since my child is 2 years old, I chose this package, but it seemed like my child wanted to interact more with the dolphins and felt it was a bit lacking from start to finish. They seemed eager to feed the dolphins and touch them a lot.

The activities included touching the dolphins, kissing them, and dancing, with photo opportunities for each. Children under 2 years old are free, so if you want to focus on seeing and touching the dolphins up close, this plan is great. If you want to play more thoroughly with the dolphins, it would be better to choose a higher-priced plan. When my child gets older, I would like to sign up for a plan where they can swim with the dolphins.

5月14日にシーライフパークのドルフィンエンカウンター
パッケージを参加しました。レンタカーで現地まで行き
チケットセンターでチェックイン。日本語のわかるスタッフがいますので特に問題なく手続きが終了しました。
シーライフパークは、日本語のみで十分楽しめます。
インストラクターの方もそれなりに日本が堪能です。
11時から参加でしたが、思ったより参加される方が多かったです。
子供が2歳ということもあり、このパッケージを選びましたが、子供がかなりイルカとふれあいたいみたいで、始めから終わりまで物足りなかったようです。
イルカに餌をあげたり、いっぱいさわりしたいようでした。
内容としては、イルカにタッチ、イルカとキス＆ダンス
それぞれ写真撮影があります。
2歳以下は無料ですので、イルカを近くでみたり、さわったりすることを重視するならこのプランです。
イルカとしっかり、遊びたい？かたは、高いプランを選んだ方がいいです。
子供が大きくなったら、イルカと泳げるプランを申し込みしたいと思います。

This was an outstanding activity that we will talk about for years to come. What an experience. I would do it again. The staff was outstanding to the details.

Definitely a must do when visiting Oahu! It is a once in a lifetime experience! Definitely buy the DVD that is offered so you can enjoy the adventure without having to worry about taking pictures! There were a lot of swells the day we went out & even though I normally never get seasick, I was slightly nauseous by the end of the ride. There were a lot of sharks that day & the boat crew really made the experience worth while! GO DO IT!! You will not regret it!

So we took this cruise on our anniversary and it was a really cloudy and gray day. We didn't see any whales that day, but true to their word they issued a rain check. Luckily, we built in a flex day to our trip and were able to go again on Sunday. We saw three whales that day! It was an incredible experience. I definitely recommend this cruise!

The artificial reefs are arranged to attract fish properly, and I was able to see various fish and sea turtles without getting bored.

ちゃんと魚が集まるように、漁礁が配置されており、飽きることなくいろんな魚や海ガメが見れました。

Meeting wild dolphins is definitely a different experience compared to seeing them in an aquarium. They were so fast and passed by in the blink of an eye, but there were so many of them that it felt like they were everywhere. I was also able to see dolphins jumping right next to the surface.

At the point where we could see turtles, they came so close that I felt like I could touch them, which was exciting.

However, as everyone mentioned, it was really cold on the boat (in April), so renting a wetsuit might be essential. I wore a rash guard, but it was still chilly even in a wetsuit.

I was very satisfied with the tour, but later I found out that Dolphin University, which is a more advanced version of Dolphin Junior High, was cheaper (there was a limited-time discount), and I felt a bit disappointed about that. I wonder what the reasoning is behind such a strange price reversal...

Overall, I was very satisfied with the content of the tour. Thank you very much to all the staff.

野生のイルカに会うのは、やっぱり水族館で見るのとは感激が違いますね。
すごく早くてあっという間に通り過ぎてしまったけれど、すごくたくさんの群れだったので、あっちにもこっちにもって感じで。
水面ではイルカのジャンプもそばで見れました。

カメが見れるポイントでは、さわってしまいそうになるくらい間近に現れて、ワクワクしたし。

ただ（今回4月の）船の上では皆さんが仰っているようにすごく寒いので、ウェットスーツのレンタルは必須かもしれません。
ラッシュガードを着ていきましたが、ウェットスーツでも寒いくらいなので。

すごく大満足のツアーだったのですが、イルカ中学のランクアップ版であるイルカ大学の方が値段が安かった（期間限定の割引ですが）ってことを後で知って、すごく損したような複雑な気分になったので、その点はちょっと・・う~んマイナスです。
どういった理由でそのような不思議な逆転値段設定なのか・・

ツアーの内容自体は大満足でした。
スタッフの皆様どうもありがとうございました。

This cruise was fantastic!! We saw so many whales. The captain did a wonderful job anticipating where they would reemerge. It was fantastic. We initially didn't order the lunch, but we added it, and I firmly recommend that you add it as well. The timing fits in perfectly within the trip and the kids loved eating the plentiful buffet. The activities are fun and there is plenty of room. My daughter made a lei for her mom to wear. Overall a great value and a tremendous time!