All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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！！

I participated in the dolphin tour again this year. This time, it was with Dolphin Junior High. From the boat, we spotted about 50 dolphins! According to the guide, there are twice as many underwater. When I excitedly entered the water, I encountered many dolphins one after another!! I was very satisfied to hear dolphin babies and their sounds! For those who prioritize meeting dolphins, I think Dolphin Junior High is a great choice. In comparison to the other tour I took last time, which had a larger boat and allowed for fun on the boat and snorkeling, this tour focused more on dolphins, and we weren't as impressed with the snorkeling. However, I was very satisfied to meet so many dolphins. I believe those who are mainly interested in dolphins will have a great time.

去年に続き、イルカツアーに参加しました。
今回は、イルカ中学での参加でした。船の上からイルカの群れを５０頭位発見！
ガイドの人によると、水中にはこの倍はいるとのこと。
胸をふくらませて水中に入ると、次から次へとたくさんのイルカに出会うことができました！！
イルカの赤ちゃんやイルカの声も聞けて大満足です！
イルカに出会うことを中心で考えられる方は、イルカ中学がいいと思います。前回の他のツアーは、もっと大きな船で船上やシュノーケルでも楽しめましたが、このツアーはイルカ中心でシュノーケルについては私たちはいまいちでした。でも、たくさんのイルカに出会えてとても満足でした。イルカメインで考えている方は、十分楽しめると思います。

I participated with my family. I was the only one participating while the rest of my family watched from the bench. It felt a bit lonely to participate alone, but I ended up in a group with other Japanese people, and the staff provided explanations in broken Japanese. There are also Japanese staff members in the park, so I felt reassured. The time spent interacting with the dolphins is about 30 minutes, but if you love dolphins, I think you'll be satisfied paying this price. Additionally, if you have companions, they can take photos nearby, which is helpful. While the paid photos are certainly well-taken up close, I was also quite satisfied with the regular snapshot photos.

家族で参加しました。私だけ参加して残りの家族はベンチから見学です。一人で参加するのは心細いですが日本人同士一緒のグループになりましたし、スタッフの方も片言の日本語で説明してくれます。園内には日本人スタッフもいるので安心です。イルカと触れ合える時間は正味３０分程度ですが、イルカ好きならこの値段を払っても満足できると思います。なお同行者がいる場合は近くで写真を撮ってもらえるので助かります。有料の写真は間近で撮ってくれるので確かによい写りでしょうが、普通のスナップ写真でも十分満足できました。

The boat ride to the submarine was pleasant, and it was interesting since it was my first experience on a submarine.

The waves were strong, so the water was murky, but it was still nice to see fish and turtles.

It can be a bit rocky, so those who are prone to motion sickness might get seasick quickly.

I recommend the Japanese guide option.

潜水艦までの船も気持ちが良くて、潜水艦も初体験なので面白かったです。

波が強かったので、水中も濁ってしまっていましたが、それでも魚やカメも見れて良かったです。

揺れるので、乗り物に弱い方はすぐ酔ってしまうと思います。

日本語ガイドの時間がおすすめです。

I participated with my first grader. They jumped into the sea once, but it seemed to be quite exhausting for them. The second time, they asked me with a tearful face, "Do I really have to jump in??"

I would like to participate again when my child is a bit older.

小学１年生をつれての参加でした。
１度は海に飛び込んだのですが、
さすがにしんどかったのでしょう、
２度目は、
「絶対に飛び込まなくちゃあだめ？？」
と泣きそうな顔で、私に聞いてきました。

もう少し子供が大きくなったら、
また参加したいと思います。

I tried to catch up with the dolphins and swam faster and faster, but of course, the dolphins were much quicker. It was quite interesting to encounter them while they were swimming leisurely. I felt a thrill when a dolphin looked up at me!

It seems that the turtles have specific spots where they can be found, so it was easy to see them once I got to the right place. I was surprised by how big the turtles were!

イルカに追いつけ追いつけ！でどんどん泳いでいきましたが、イルカの方がだんぜん速く（当たり前ですが・・・）ゆったり泳いでる方が会えたりなど、なかなかおもしろかったです。
イルカにこちらを見上げられたとき等、キュン！としちゃいました。
亀はいる場所が決まっているようで、そこに行きさえすれば会えたのでらくちんでした。
すごく大きい亀でびっくりしました。

On June 12, I participated in the Royal Swim with my boyfriend. I had always dreamed of touching dolphins after visiting aquariums in Japan and watching dolphin shows. Although it was a bit pricey at $215, I decided to join and made my reservation here. The confirmation email came quickly, which was reassuring.

On the day of the event, the pickup was right on time. There were many foreigners, and the driver spoke English. When we arrived at Sea Life Park, there was someone at the entrance who spoke Japanese and provided explanations. However, the dolphin trainers did not speak Japanese, which was a bit confusing, but as mentioned in other reviews, I managed to follow along by watching the other foreigners.

The activities included cheek rubs, kisses, holding onto the dorsal fin, and having the dolphins push my feet, all done randomly with 10 participants to keep the dolphins engaged. I was the first to go, and I made a little mistake. There were 10 of us in the Royal Swim, and apart from my boyfriend and me, everyone else was American. Since other programs were cheaper, there were about 20 to 30 participants in those sessions at the same time, which made me feel a bit superior.

After the program, some participants from the other programs mentioned, "I wish I had done the Royal Swim." The dolphins were quite large and chubby, which made my boyfriend a bit nervous (laughs). The dolphins were truly intelligent, clever, and obedient; I was so moved during the program that I cried. I highly recommend it. I purchased the DVD for $50, and he bought two photos.

After the program, while waiting to leave, there were shows that were quite different from those at Japanese aquariums. We were able to see them up close, and when I sat in the front row, a penguin came right up to my feet, which was also touching. It was very quiet, so moving seats was completely fine. Time flew by.

On the way back, the driver stopped briefly at a viewpoint of Hanauma Bay and gave us time to take photos. (This stop isn't specifically mentioned in the program, so it might not happen depending on the driver.) Thank you for such a precious experience. This was my fifth time in Hawaii, and one of my dreams has come true!

6/12にロイヤルスイムに彼氏と参加しました。
日本でも、水族館に行って、イルカのショウなどを見て、いつかイルカに触れてみたいという夢を持っていた私・・・。
＄215と高めだったけど、今回参加を決意して、こちらで申込をしました。メールで予約確定と返事がくるのも早く、安心できました。
当日は時間きっちりにお迎えが来てくれました。外国人の方も多くドライバーは英語でした。シーライフパークに着くと、入口では、日本語対応の方が居て、説明をしてくれました。
ただし、イルカのトレーナーの方は日本語が話せないので、ちょっと戸惑いましたが、こちらの口コミであるように、他の外国人の方がやるのを、見様見真似でなんとかなりました。？頬づり＆キス、？背びれつかまり、？足をイルカに押してもらう　はイルカが飽きないように、10人ランダムに順不同で行います。？は1番先に私がやったので、ちょっと失敗してしまいました。。
私の時にはロイヤルスイムは１０人での参加で、私と彼氏以外は全員アメリカ人。
やはり他のプログラムは値段が安めなので同時刻の参加者は20～30人ほどだったので、私的には優越感も感じました。
プログラム終了後、他のプログラム参加者は、『ロイヤルにすれば良かったな』と言ってきた人も居ましたよ。
かなり大きな丸々太ったイルカ達だったので、彼氏はちょっとビビッていました(笑)
本当にイルカちゃんは賢くて利口で従順でプログラムの最中感動で泣いちゃいました。本当おすすめです。
私はＤＶＤ＄50で購入。彼は写真を2枚購入しちゃいました。
プログラムが終わって帰りの時間までの間も、日本の水族館とはまた一味違って、ショウなどをやっていたのですが、とても近くで見れて、1番前に座って見ていたらペンギンが足元まで来てくれて、これもまた感動しちゃいました。とても空いているので、席の移動も全然ＯＫ。時間があっという間に過ぎました。
帰りにはドライバーさんが、ハナウマ湾のビューポイントで少し停車してくれて、写真を撮る時間をくれました。（こちらは特にプログラムには書いてないので、ドライバーさんによっては寄らない場合もあるかもしれませんが・・・。
本当に貴重な体験をありがとうございました。
私はハワイ５回目ですが、夢がひとつ叶いました♪

This was the MOST AMAZING experience!!! Truly a must do! The sharks were huge and looked awesome from the boat and even more amazing from the water. It seemed surreal. WOW, would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

mM gf, sister and I went on the BOB after we saw how unique the pictures were on the website. We decided to give it a shot, and it was simply the hightlight of the trip ! The staff was friendly and they took amazing pictures of our whole group. They allowed us to stay longer than normal which was great and Donovan, the head honcho was a really relaxed guy and made us all feel at ease. YOU MUST GO !!!!!!!!!

I participated on June 1st. I was super excited when I encountered a pod of over 20 dolphins at the sacred site of Makua! Swimming with the dolphins was the best memory of this trip to Hawaii. If I had one request, it would be that I wanted to swim with the dolphins more without moving to the turtle point! Class representative Ryuichi was also great at getting everyone excited, and I had a wonderful time. Thank you!

６月１日に参加しました。20匹以上のイルカの群れと聖地マクアで遭遇したときは超興奮しました！海に入ってイルカと泳げた事は今回のハワイの旅で最高の思い出となりました。１つだけリクエストがあるとすれば、亀のポイントに移動しないでイルカともっと泳ぎたかった！学級委員の龍一さんも盛り上げ上手で大変楽しむ事ができました。ありがとうございました。

I participated in Dolphin Adventure. It was a great experience as I swam with dolphins for the first time! Since it was a weekday, the park was very quiet, and I was able to enjoy a relaxing day. The dolphin and seal shows were also a lot of fun. The scenery from the park, surrounded by mountains and the sea, was soothing.

ドルフィンアドベンチャーに参加しました。
初めてイルカにつかまって泳いだのでとても良い体験ができました！平日だったので、園内はとても空いてて、のんびりした一日を過ごすことができました。イルカやアザラシのショーもとても楽しかったです。
園内からみる風景も（山と海）自然に囲まれてて癒されました。

It seems we were able to locate the dolphins from the moving bus, and I was very satisfied to swim with them right after getting on the boat. However, my partner had a defect in the snorkel, and the mask was leaking, so they couldn't see the dolphins very well. By the time we got a replacement, the dolphins had already left. I would appreciate it if someone could check if there are any issues with the mask when we first enter the water, like asking, "Is there anything wrong with your mask?" Alternatively, having a brief practice session would help avoid such issues. Also, we brought a disposable underwater camera, but since it was cloudy, we didn't get any good photos, so I wish I had bought the CD that was for sale after the tour. Renting the wetsuit for ten dollars was a good decision.

移動のバスからイルカさんの位置がわかったようで、ボートにのってすぐイルカさんと泳ぐことができ大満足でした。ただ、相方はシュノーケルに欠陥があってマスクが水漏れしてイルカさんをあまりよくみることができませんでした。交換してもらったときはすでにイルカさん達は行ってしまっていました。船から海に入ったときに、まず「マスクに異常ありませんか？」などと声をかけてもらえると嬉しいです。もしくは軽い練習時間があるとこんなことがなくていいですよね。また、わたしたちは使い捨ての水中カメラを持っていったのですが、曇り空でいい写真がとれていなかったので、ツアー後に販売していたCDを買えばよかったな、って思いました。ウェットスーツは１０ドルで借りましたが正解でした。

We participated as a couple with our 5-year-old and 3-year-old. I was worried if the kids would enjoy it, but they had a great time. I wondered if we would really get to see dolphins, but we encountered many dolphins and it was very healing. The kids couldn't swim with the dolphins, but they were able to see them well from the boat. I wished to see wild dolphins rather than trained ones, and that wish came true, which was wonderful. We definitely want to participate again next time!!!

５歳、３歳、夫婦で参加しました。子供が楽しめるか不安でしたが十分楽しめました。本当にイルカに会えるのか・・・とも思いましたがたくさんのイルカに会え、とても癒されました。子供達はさすがにイルカと泳ぐ事は出来ませんでしたが船の上から十分に見れました。飼いならされたイルカよりも野生のイルカを・・・という願いが叶い、とても良かったです。次回も是非、参加させて頂きます！！！

The underwater world spreads out in the ocean. You can enjoy the waters of Waikiki. Personally, riding in a submarine was a great experience.

海中のアンダーワールドが広がります。ワイキキの海の中を楽しめます。個人的には潜水艦に乗ること自体が良い体験となりました。

Surrounded by over 50 dolphins and a few turtles at close range in the mysterious God Hands, I was moved to encounter a seal as well, and my family was overjoyed! Tomoko, who kindly escorted my wife, who cannot swim, without a hint of displeasure until the very end—thank you! I heard you will be returning home in a month, but your kindness truly resonated with us.

神秘のゴッドハンズの沖で至近距離で５０匹以上のイルカや数匹の亀に囲まれて感動していると何とアザラシまで遭遇してしまい、家族は大喜び！泳ぎのできない妻を嫌な顔ひとつせず、最後まで親身にエスコートしてくださったトモコさん！ありがとう！あと１ヶ月したら帰国とのことでしたが、心が伝わりました。