All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I finally went on the Shark Adventure. There were three groups, including us, but the others seemed cramped as they entered in groups of four at the same time. We had more than enough time, I think it was about 15 to 20 minutes, and they let us stay until we said we were done. Our hands and feet were sticking out of the cage, which added to the tension. The staff handled everything in a calm manner, so those who want to enjoy themselves won't have any issues. I was concerned about seasickness, but I drank two strong ones from Japan, so it wasn't too bad. We drove from Waikiki, and the route was comfortable without getting lost, but on the way back, I was definitely sleepy and tired, so please be careful.

念願のシャークアドベンチャーにいきました。外国の方と我々も含めて３組でしたが、他の方は４人同時に入ったりで狭そうでした。時間は十分すぎるほどあり１５分から２０分くらいだったと思いますが、こちらからもう結構だと言うまでさせてくれます。檻から手足ははみ出るし緊迫感はあります。スタッフは淡々とこなしている感じですので自分たちで楽しむ方は問題ありません。懸念された船酔いも日本から強力なのを２本飲みましたので差ほどではありませんでした。レンタカーでワイキキから行きましたが道も迷うことなく快適でしたが帰りはさすがに眠く疲れますので気をつけてください。

I participated alone this time.

There were also two girls who were joining for the second time since coming to Hawaii.

Once you enter the sea, you are greeted by beautiful tropical fish that delight your eyes.

I could see dolphins jumping from the boat, but it was difficult to see them underwater, and I tried several times.

Thanks to the staff who diligently searched for spots where we could dive and guided us, we were able to see mother-and-baby dolphins and sea turtles.

On the boat, they played the ukulele and sang while we danced, and we had a lot of fun.

The captain was grilling hamburgers for us, but at that time, my stomach was not feeling well, so it took me quite a while to finish my meal. I felt a bit sorry as I was munching away while everyone else started dancing to the music.

All the staff, including Yuriko, were warm and friendly, and since this is an experience you can't easily have in Japan, I highly recommend it.

今回ひとりで参加しました。

ツアーに参加していた方には今回ハワイにきてから２回目の参加、という女の子２人組もいらっしゃいました。

海に入ると、まずきれいな熱帯魚がいて目を楽しませてくれます。

またイルカは飛んでいるところは船からみえたのですが、水中からはなかなか見れなくて、何度かトライしました。

スタッフの方たちも一生懸命、もぐって見られるスポットを探して誘導してくれたおかげで親子のイルカや海亀をみることができました。

また船の上では、ウクレレを弾きながら、歌を歌っていただき、わたしたちは踊り、とても楽しめました。

またパパさんが（船長）ハンバーガーを焼いてそれをいただくのですが、当時胃の調子がとても悪く、完食するのに相当時間をかけてたべたので、みんなが音楽にあわせて踊りはじめたときにも、モグモグ食べながらいたので申し訳ないな、とおもいながらすごしました。

スタッフのみなさんもゆりこさんをはじめ，温かい方たちばかりですし、なにせ日本ではなかなか体験できないのでぜひともおすすめします。

Really neat experience! The view down below was awesome and the crew was helpful and fun. My only complaint was that it didn't last long enough - we could have stayed down all day!

My husband and our son, who will soon be two years old, participated in the Dolphin Encounter. I joined as an observer to film the event. My son was a bit scared and couldn't kiss the dolphin, but he seemed really happy to touch it. It's not often that we can have such an experience in Japan, so it became a wonderful memory. We also got some beautiful photos with the dolphin, and I'm glad we purchased those. I definitely want to participate again when we go to Hawaii.

もうすぐ２歳になる息子と主人がドルフィンエンカウンターに参加しました。私はビデオ撮影の為見学者で参加しました。息子はイルカとのキスは少し怖がって出来ませんでしたがイルカにタッチはすごく喜んでいた様でした。日本ではなかなかこんな体験は出来ないのですごく良い記念になりました。イルカとの写真も綺麗に撮って頂いてこちらも買って良かったです。またハワイに行くときは是非参加したいです。

I was very worried about participating in the tour since I'm not good at swimming. However, the staff were Japanese, so I didn't have to worry about the language, and they provided thorough support, allowing me to enjoy swimming with the dolphins.

Many dolphins slowly passed beneath me! It was incredibly healing. At the sea turtle spot, I was also able to encounter sea turtles, making it an emotional tour. I'm really glad I mustered the courage to join the tour.

It was a day that made me truly appreciate the wonders of nature. I want to participate in the tour again.

泳ぎが苦手な私にとってツアーに参加前とてもしんぱいでした。しかし、スタッフは日本人で言葉の心配もなく、またスタッフの方が丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、イルカと一緒に楽しく泳ぐことが出来ました。

たくさんのイルカが私の下をゆっくりと通り過ぎ！とっても癒されました。海ガメスポットでは海ガメにも出会うことができ、感動しっぱなしのツアーでした。勇気をふりしぼってツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。

自然の素晴らしさを思い知った1日でした。
またツアーに参加したいです。

It was an incredibly moving day seeing wild dolphins for the first time. I was amazed to see a pod of dolphins swimming close by, and I could even hear their voices underwater and see a baby dolphin, which was another wonderful experience! The staff was friendly, and I received a lunch bag, so I was very satisfied. I think it's a great value tour.

初めて野生のイルカで大感動の1日でした。イルカの群れが間近を泳いでいたのに感動し、海中ではイルカの声、そしてイルカの赤ちゃんまで拝見することができ、またまた感動！
スタッフも親切だし、ランチバッグももらえて大満足でした。とってもお得なツアーだと思います。

I was able to meet dolphins, sea turtles, and colorful fish, which healed both my heart and body. I participated in this tour with some skepticism about whether I would really see dolphins. However, within just 10 minutes of departure, I spotted the fins of several dolphins on the surface of the water! I was very moved.

I gently put my face in the water to avoid startling the dolphins, and I could even hear their voices. The dolphins swam gracefully beneath us. It was a truly precious experience. I now have one more wonderful memory.

イルカ、海がめ、カラフルな魚達に会えて、心も体も癒されました。
イルカに本当に会えるのかと半信半疑で参加したこのツアー。しかし出発して10分も立たないうちに海面に数頭のイルカの背びれを発見！とても感動しました。

イルカを驚かせないようにそっと海へ顔をつけるとイルカの声まで聞くことができました。
イルカは私たちの下を優雅に泳いでいました。
とても貴重な体験をすることができました。
良い思いでが１つ増えました。

This time, my youngest child was just tall enough to meet the height requirement, so we were able to ride a submarine for the first time! We traveled by boat to board the submarine, and it was great to see Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea. I was worried about getting seasick, but I managed to board the submarine without any issues. The underwater view was not as clear as I had expected, and as I had heard, the coral was in a dying state, which gave me a different impression of the underwater world than I had imagined. It was interesting to see planes and ships that had been intentionally sunk, and there were fish and sea turtles around them. It felt a bit like being in a modern-day Urashima Taro story!

今回、末っ子も身長制限をぎりぎりクリアできていたため、初の潜水艦に乗ることができました☆潜水艦に乗り込むところまで船で移動するのですが、海上からのワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを見ることができよかったです。心配していた船酔いもせず、潜水艦に乗りました。海の中は、思っていたよりもクリアではなく、珊瑚も死んでいる状態と聞いていたとおり、思っていた海の世界と違った印象を受けました。わざと沈めたという飛行機や船などがあり、そこに魚たちや海がめがいたのがおもしろかったです。ちょっとした浦島太郎気分でした♪

I have visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time at Sea Life Park. The purpose of our visit this time was the "Dolphin Royal Swim"! Since my 8-year-old daughter met the age and height requirements, we decided to participate despite the somewhat high price, wanting her to have an experience interacting with dolphins that she can't have in Japan. Of course, since she couldn't participate alone, Dad joined her as a companion.

We also had our 5-year-old and 2-year-old with us, so we signed up for a tour without transportation and drove our family of five to Sea Life Park in a rental car. Since we were on the first session, it seemed fine for those driving, but it might be tough for those using the trolley for the first session.

In the session that the two of them participated in, there were no other children besides my daughter. The instructor who took care of them seemed to be Japanese, and there were explanations in Japanese, which my daughter seemed to understand. However, since the pool was deep and they only wore life jackets, I was worried about whether she would be okay. They swam in the pool holding onto the dorsal fins of two dolphins and pushed off the dolphins' noses to swim like "Superman." Water splashing in their faces was inevitable, so as long as they could handle that, I think children can enjoy it. However, since my daughter's feet are small, it seemed difficult for the dolphins to push her feet. They asked her if she wanted to try again after a failure, but she didn't want to retry. Dad, on the other hand, did great! There were also photos and DVDs available for purchase during the activity, which interested participants could check out and buy. It was over in a flash, but my daughter was very excited to have the experience of touching and seeing dolphins up close, something she can't usually do. I hope to let the younger two try it when they get bigger.

ハワイには数回訪れていますが、シーライフパークに行ったのは初めてでした。今回訪れた目的は『ドルフィンロイヤルスイム』！8歳の娘が年齢・身長制限をクリアしたこともあって、お値段は少々お高めですが、日本ではまずできないイルカとのふれあいをさせよう！と参加しました。もちろん娘一人ではまだ参加できないので、パパが同伴者として参加しました。
私たちは他に5歳と2歳の子も一緒だったので、送迎なしのツアーに申し込み、シーライフパークまでは家族5人でレンタカーで行きました。1番目の回だったので、レンタカーなどで行かれるかたは大丈夫のようですが、トロリーなどを使われる方は1番の回は厳しいかもしれません。
2人が参加した回は娘の他には子供はいませんでした。担当してくれたインストラクターの方は日本人のようで、日本語でも説明があり娘も理解できていたようですが、プールは当然足もつかず、ライフジャケットを着用するだけなので、大丈夫か心配でした。2頭のイルカの背びれにつかまってプールを泳いだり、足の裏をイルカの鼻でプッシュして”スーパーマン”のように泳いだり、顔に水がかかることは必至なので、そのあたりがクリアできていれば、お子様でも楽しめると思います。ただ、足の裏をプッシュしてもらうのは娘の足が小さいので、イルカ自身も難しいようです。失敗してもう一度やる？と聞かれていましたが、娘はリトライはしませんでした。パパの方は、バッチリ♪アクティビティ参加中の写真やＤＶＤの販売もあり、希望者は確認して買うこともできます。あっというまでしたが、娘はイルカに触ったり間近で見たり、と普段できない経験ができてとても興奮していました。今度、下の二人が大きくなったらまたやらせてみたいなと思います。

The crew was great and we had a good amount of time to view the sharks (usually I think these activities end too quickly, but I was very happy here). Unfortunately, when I went the waves were really strong and I got bruised and sea sick being tossed around, but I think if the weather was more calm, it would've been really amazing. I would definitely do it again. I do, however, wish that the cage was larger or that they would let no more than 2 people in at a time because there's not that much space to maneuver, and if there are waves you're always running into the other people. The sharks are very graceful and beautiful and do come rather close so that you can get some great visuals, but for those that are afraid, they never come close enough for one to feel unsafe. In fact, they don't seem particularly interested in the people as much as they are in just swimming around. I didn't purchase a video, but I think I would next time, just because it was very difficult to get good pictures w

I participated with a senior from the track team. This is my sixth time in Hawaii, and I've done various activities like horseback riding, snorkeling, surfing, Cessna flight experiences, hiking Diamond Head, and renting a car, but this was my first time joining this tour. It was quite fun to see sharks up close. It's extremely safe, so it's suitable for families as well. The staff's response was good too. I think this tour is recommended for both beginners and repeat visitors to Hawaii.

陸上部の先輩と参加。
ハワイは６回目で、乗馬、シュノーケル、サーフィン・セスナ体験搭乗、ダイヤモンドヘッド登山、レンタカー・・・といろいろやってきましたが、このツアーには初めて参加しました。
サメを間近で見られて結構楽しかったです。
きわめて安全なのでファミリーでも大丈夫です。
スタッフの対応も良かったです。
ハワイ初心者にもリピーターにもお勧めのツアーだと思います。

It was a very precious experience to be able to touch dolphins. There were a total of 8 participants, including the two of us: 4 family members from America, 2 Japanese, and us.

The dolphin trainer was Japanese and provided explanations in both English and Japanese, which made it very enjoyable. However, the return time of 2:30 PM for the first bus from the narrow Sea Life Park might make it difficult to pass the time.

Since we had plans in Waikiki at 1:30 PM, we took The Bus back. The travel time was about 1 hour. If you take either the No. 22 (not in service on Tuesdays) or No. 23 bus, you will definitely arrive in Waikiki. The No. 22 bus is called the Seaside Line and runs along a very beautiful coastal route.

For those who want to make the most of their afternoon, I recommend participating in the first morning session and taking The Bus back.

イルカに触れることが出来て大変貴重な体験でした。参加者は、私ども2名を含め全員で8名。
アメリカから来られたファミリー4名と日本人2名と私ども。

イルカトレーナーは、日本人の方で英語と日本語と両方で説明してくれ、非常に楽しめました。
ただ、帰りの時間が14時30分が第1便と狭いシーライフパークでは時間を潰すのに苦労するかも。

私どもは、午後13時30分よりワイキキでの予定があったため、ザ･バスにて帰って来ました。所用時間は約1時間。
22番(火曜日運休)と23番のどちらかに乗車すれば、間違いなくワイキキに着きます。
22番はシーサイドラインと呼ばれ非常にきれいな海外線を走る模様。

午後の時間を有意義に使いたい方は、午前一番の回に参加し、ザ･バスで帰ってくることをオススメします。

I participated in the 9 o'clock session with a friend. It was quite empty, so we were able to sit comfortably inside the submarine. We saw sea turtles multiple times, and it was interesting to experience the blue world. The diving time was longer than I expected, lasting about an hour. However, the noise from the motor at the back of the submarine was terrible, and I could hardly hear the explanations, which was disappointing. I recommend sitting at the front in the direction of travel.

友達と2名で、9時スタートの回に参加しました。
結構空いていたので、潜水艦内はゆったりと座れました。
海ガメも何度も見れたし、ブルーの世界を体験できて面白かったです。潜水時間も思ったより長く、1時間くらいありました。ただ艦内後ろ側のモータ？音がひどくて説明がほとんど聞き取れなかったのが残念でした。進行方向の前側に座るのがお勧めです。

As shown in the photos on the site, you can have an incredibly thrilling experience surrounded by dozens of sharks. You can enjoy the excitement with adrenaline pumping, without feeling any danger, and I highly recommend it.

サイトの写真の通り、十数匹のサメに囲まれる、とってもスリリングな体験が出来ます。身の危険を感じることなく、アドレナリン出まくりの興奮を得る事が出来、オススメです。

WE had a great time we all enjoed our selves it is good for famlies as well as older people

This is a repeat♪ Three years ago, there was a Japanese male staff member (he was very fun and nice, but I wonder where he went...?) who is no longer there (crying). This time, the person in charge did not speak Japanese, which was disappointing.

Also, three years ago, I was able to experience activities in a beautiful pool with an ocean view, but this time it was just a regular pool located inside the park (sad).

However, overall, I was able to interact with dolphins, and it was very enjoyable and satisfying, so if I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate.

リピートです♪３年前に参加した時にいた日本人の男性スタッフさん（とても楽しくていい人だったんですがどちらに行かれたのでしょうか・・・？）がいなくなっていました（泣）今回は日本語ができない方が担当でしたので残念でした。

また、３年前の時は、海の見える綺麗なプールでアクティビティーを体験できましたが、今回はパークの中の方にある普通のプールでした（悲）

でも、トータルすると、イルカともふれあえて、とても楽しく満足できましたので、またハワイに行く機会がありましたら参加したいです。

It was interesting to see the submarine rise to the surface. Also, it was a great experience since you don't often get to see underwater. I was able to see a sea turtle too. It was a good experience.

潜水艦が浮かび上がってくるところがまず面白かった。
また、それ以外にも、海の中をみることってあまりない経験なのでよかったです。
海がめもみることができたし。いい経験です。

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon this time.
At my husband's request, we booked Atlantis.
On the day of the trip, it was clear and sunny, and we took a blue shuttle bus to the beach in the Ala Moana area where there was a pier.
We started at 10 AM, and there were many Japanese people.
The staff were also Japanese, and their explanations were easy to understand.
After boarding the boat, it took about ten minutes to reach the location of the submarine.
The sea sparkled, and we had a great view of Diamond Head!
When we boarded the submarine, it was almost full inside.
The one-hour underwater exploration was mystical, and the 10 AM tour included explanations in Japanese, making it easy to understand the names of tropical fish and the sunken ships in the sea.
We were also able to see sea turtles!
The round trip on the boat made me a little seasick, but it became a wonderful memory.

今回ハネムーンでハワイに行きました。
旦那さんの希望で、アトランティスを予約しました。
当日は快晴で、青い送迎バスにてアラモアナ方面のビーチへいくと桟橋がありました。
私たちは１０時開始でしたが、日本人の方が多かったです。
スタッフの方も日本人で説明も分かり易かったです。
船に乗り込み潜水艦がある場所まで役１０分。
海がきらきらとして、ダイヤモンドヘンドもばっちり望めました！
いざ潜水艦へ乗り込むと艦内はほぼ満席でした。
１時間の海底探検は神秘的でした、１０時の回は日本語での説明つきで熱帯魚の名前や海の沈んでいる船等の解説は分かりやすかったです。
海がめも見ることができました！
往復の船はちょっぴり船酔い気味でしたが、とてもいい思い出になりました。

We participated in the Dolphin Encounter as a family of four. I was initially worried about whether it would be okay for my one-year-old and four-year-old, but once it started, they were thrilled to see the dolphins up close! The instructor spoke English, but it wasn't a problem. A staff member provided explanations in Japanese. While everyone was taking photos, they allowed us to touch the dolphins and kept us engaged with various activities. The water in the pool is a bit cold, so I recommend wearing a rash guard or similar. The area isn't very large, so I think you'll have plenty of time to explore during the tour. It's a unique experience that you can't have in Japan, so I highly recommend it.

家族４人でドルフィン・エンカウンターに参加しました。
１歳の子供と、４歳の子供ではじめは大丈夫かな？と
心配していましたが、始まると間近でみるイルカに大興奮！
インストラクターの方は英語でしたが問題はありません。
サブの方が日本語で説明してくれました。
皆さんが写真を撮る間も、イルカに触らせてくれたり、
あきさせない工夫をしてくれました。
プールの中は少し冷たいのでラッシュガードなど
着ていた方が良いと思います。
園内もさほど広くないのでツアー内で十分見学できると思います。
日本では体験できないのでお勧めです。

It was interesting to experience the sirens during the dive on the submarine for the first time. There weren't many fish while submerged, but there were a lot of fish around some sunken ships we encountered. The water was a beautiful marine blue.

初めての潜水艦で、潜水時のサイレンなど面白かった。
潜航時はあまり魚はいなかったけど、時々ある沈没船などには多くの魚がいました。
水がマリンブルーでとても綺麗でした。

We didn't see many fish, but the submarine was unusual, so the children were very happy.

魚はあまり見れませんでしたが潜水艦はめずらしいので子供たちは大喜びでした。

I was able to encounter many dolphins. I was moved to see baby dolphins as well. Instead of swimming after the dolphins, if you stay still in one place, they come to you one after another. I was able to meet countless dolphins. ☆ Also, for small children, the guide swims closely with them, so I think parents with kids can participate and enjoy with peace of mind.

　たくさんのイルカに出会うことができました。赤ちゃんイルカも見ることができて、感動しました。イルカを追いかけて泳ぐのではなくその場でじっとしていると次から次へとイルカがやってきます。数えきれないくらいたくさん会うことができました☆
　また、小さな子供には、ガイドさんがつきっきりで泳いでくれるので、子供連れのパパ＆ママも安心して参加＆楽しむことができると思います。
　

Don't chicken out! It is worth it! The crew was great.

haha, yes misleading title, BUT what an event! the sharks were amazing and the staff were awsome. The staff know so much about the sharks and ensure ur safety at all times. You get a long time in the water, and lots of views of sharks and small fishes. I recommend going as early as possible to avoid waves as it was hard to breathe at times; and we took the 10am outing! Sign the petition they offer you at the end because wildlife groups are trying to shut them down, and they are in no way harming these amazing sea creatures!

have fun!

Nice but noisy lots of children around.

I had the experience of touching a dolphin for the first time in my life, and I was captivated by it.

生まれて初めて触って、イルカに摑まり、乗れる経験が出来ました。

On the day of the new moon, I was able to see a perfect Milky Way. I was incredibly moved, feeling as if I were standing in the universe. I highly recommend it for enjoying the southern route around the Big Island of Hawaii.

当日は新月だったこともあり、完璧な天の川を見ることができました。まるで宇宙の中に立っているような感覚に大感激。ハワイ島南回りを満喫するにはおススメです。

On the day, we were able to see two types of dolphins, and we also saw a rainbow. It was a very lucky day, and I am extremely satisfied.

当日はイルカは2種類見ることが出来、また虹も見ることができました。
とてもラッキーな一日だったようで、大満足です。

The staff's explanations in Japanese were easy to understand and sufficient for my 4-year-old daughter who participated with me. We were very excited to see many sea turtles. The only slight disappointment was that, although the waves were calm, the visibility wasn't as clear as I had expected.

スタッフの日本語の説明は聞き取りやすく、一緒に参加した4歳の娘にも十分な説明でした。たくさんの海ガメを見ることができ大興奮でした。少し残念だったのは、波も静かでしたが予想していたほどクリアには見えなかった事かな。

I was truly moved to encounter dolphins!!

When I arrived in Hawaii, I was anxious about what the tour staff would be like, but they were really kind and helped create wonderful memories!!

It was reassuring that the staff were Japanese.

Whether or not we would see dolphins was uncertain until that day, but it felt amazing to speed across the beautiful ocean on the boat.

When the dolphins came close, I was really touched, and I still feel happy that I got to swim with them.

The activity passed by in the blink of an eye.

If you go to Hawaii, I definitely recommend participating!!

本当にイルカに出逢えて感動しました！！

ハワイに着いてツアーのｽﾀｯﾌさんもどんな方がこられるのか不安だったけどｽﾀｯﾌさんも本当に親切で楽しい思い出を作っていただけました！！

ｽﾀｯﾌさんが日本の方というのも安心できました

イルカにあえるかどうかはその日にならないとわからないけど、でもとっても綺麗な海の上を船でびゅ~んと飛ばすと本当に気持ちよかったです＾＾。

イルカが近くまで来てくれたときは本当に感動で一緒に泳げたなんて今でも幸せ感があります。

あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまうアクティビティでした。

ハワイに行かれたらぜひ参加してほしいです！！