All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I participated in August 2008 and had such a great time that I joined again at the end of December. December coincides with Hawaii's rainy season, and the weather was a bit uncertain. About ten days prior, there was heavy rain, and I was worried as the ocean turned brown, but by the end of the year, things had calmed down quite a bit.

On the day I had booked, the waves were high, so the tour itself was postponed. I had the option to cancel or reschedule, and I chose a different date to participate.

On the day of the tour, the shuttle bus arrived on time, and we headed to the boat harbor to board the boat and set off. The weather was nice, and my spirits were high.

I thought it might be cold during this time, but it wasn't much different from when I participated in the summer; in fact, the water felt warmer. However, the water clarity was somewhat affected by the bad weather, and it was much clearer during the summer.

As for the dolphins I was hoping to see, I was able to swim with numerous dolphins multiple times, and I also observed turtles swimming gracefully. At the point with tropical fish, I got to play with a large number of them. This is where the advantage of participating in winter comes in: after swimming with the tropical fish, we headed out to the whale point by boat, and I was lucky enough to see a whale jump. It was truly a satisfying tour.

08年8月に参加し楽しかったので12月の年末にまた参加しました。12月はハワイの雨季にあたり天候が微妙な感じでした。特に10日前ぐらいは大雨が続き海が茶色に汚れるなど心配でしたが、年末の時期には大分落ち着いてきました。
　申込をしていた日は波が高いということでツアー自体が延期になりましたが、キャンセルするか別の日に振り返るかということで別の日程にしてもらい参加しました。
　ツアー当日は向かえのバスが時刻とおりに来て、ボートハーバーまで向かいボートに乗り込みいざ出発です。天候もよく気分上々でした。
　この時期は寒いかと思いましたが、夏に参加した時とそれほど違いはなく、逆に海の中の方が暖かいぐらいです。しかし、海の透明度は悪天候が続いたせいで濁りが多少あり夏の時の方が抜群でした。
　期待していたイルカちゃんですが、多数のイルカと何度も泳ぐことができ、カメも優雅に泳いでいるところを観察できました。熱帯魚のいるポイントでは大量の熱帯魚に戯れることができました。ここからが冬の参加のメリットですが、熱帯魚と泳いだ後にクジラポイントまでボートで出かけ、運よくクジラジャンプを見ることができ本当に満足いくツアーでした。

I traveled to Hawaii at the end of the year and participated in a cruise. The night before, there was a rare experience of a complete power outage across the island, which made me wonder if the cruise would still take place, but it went ahead as planned.

This time, I signed up for the standard package without transportation or lunch. Check-in was supposed to be by 11:45, but I arrived at 11:02 on the Red Line trolley while sightseeing around the city. The large Star of Honolulu was docked, so I quickly found the check-in counter.

Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any whales this time, but I enjoyed a relaxing cruise off the coast of Honolulu. Onboard, there were activities like lei-making, ukulele lessons, and hula dance classes, with people from various countries participating.

If you don't encounter any whales, they issue a reboarding ticket before you disembark. With that ticket, you can reboard during the season. I think it's best to participate without having too high expectations of seeing whales.

年末に渡ハし、参加してきました。
前日の夜に全島停電という貴重な？体験をし、クルーズは大丈夫か？と思っていましたが、決行されました。
今回は送迎なし、ランチなしのスタンダードで申し込み。
１１：４５までにチェックインとなっていましたが、１１：０２到着のトロリーのレッドラインで街中を観光しながら到着。
大きなスターオブホノルル号が泊まっているので、チェックインカウンターもすぐ発見できました。
今回は残念ながら鯨には遭遇できませんでしたが、ホノルル沖のクルーズが出来、とてものんびりとすごせました。
船内ではレイ作りやウクレレ教室、フラダンス教室などを行っており、各国の人々が参加していました。
鯨に遭遇できなかった場合、下船前に再乗船のチケットを発行してくれます。それを持っているとシーズン中に再乗船が可能になるそうです。
あまり鯨に期待をしすぎないで参加するのが良いと思いますよ。

I got to meet them! Dolphins & sea turtles~☆
It's a bit pricey, but I recommend this tour. I could even hear the dolphins' voices, and it was so moving! The staff's energy was also high, which was great^^

会えました！イルカ＆ウミガメ~☆
ちょっとお高めですが、おすすめのツアーです。イルカの声も聞けたし、感動しますよ！スタッフのテンションも↑↑で、◎です^^

I participated in the morning tour. The live commentary is in Japanese, so I recommend it. They teach you about sea turtles and native Hawaiian fish, and talk about the relationship between the depth of the ocean and its color, making it both educational and enjoyable.
You travel by boat to the submarine boarding area. On days with higher waves, it can be quite bumpy, so it's best to take motion sickness medication in advance.

午前中のツアーに参加しました。午前中は日本語でのライブ解説なので、おすすめです。ウミガメやハワイ固有種の魚を教えてくれたり、海の深度と色の関係のお話などしてくれて、理科の勉強にもなり楽しいですよ。
潜水艦の乗り場までは、ボートで移動します。波が高めの日は、結構揺れますので、事前に酔い止めを飲んでおいた方がよいです。

This was my first time in Hawaii, and I participated with my daughter, nephew, and two relatives, making a total of five of us. The information that December might be cold was accurate, but they offered wetsuit rentals. Once we boarded the boat, it only took about five minutes to encounter a pod of dolphins, which made us all very happy. After that, due to the murky water, we didn't go into the sea but instead toured around the island on the boat. It felt like the boat was flying over the water, and it was fun like a roller coaster. We all returned with joy. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises. The staff were also very kind and helpful, which made me happy. Thank you!

　初めてのハワイ、娘と甥、親戚の親子と、5人で参加しました。12月は寒いかも？という情報はあたってましたが、ウエットスーツの貸し出しもあり、いざボートに乗り込み、5分もするとイルカの群れに、会うことができ大喜び。そのあと、海のにごりのため、海に入らずにボートで島の周りを観光、ボートは海の上を飛ぶように、ジットコースターのようで楽しかった。皆で喜んで帰りました。又、機会があれば参加したいです。スタッフの、皆さんも色々親切にしてもらえて、うれしかった。ありがとね。

This was my first time participating in Dolphin Middle School. The weather was cloudy and the sea was murky, so the conditions weren't great, but in December, we were lucky enough to see whales multiple times. I saw the whales spouting water and their tails. It was moving to see a whale in person for the first time.

While moving to the next point, we encountered a pod of dolphins. Many dolphins swam alongside the boat, and I felt like I was being welcomed by them. I tried to dive into the sea to look for dolphins, but the water was murky, and I could only see them for a few seconds, which was disappointing.

After that, we went to see sea turtles. I dove into the water again to search for them, but it was still murky, and I could only see them faintly. However, I definitely saw at least four turtles. It was amazing to see so much in one tour!

Although the visibility was poor this time due to the murky water, I heard that usually the sea is clearer and visibility is better, so I definitely want to try again next time.

今回初めてイルカ中学校に参加しました
当日は天候が曇りで海もにごっていたのであまり良い
コンディションではありませんでしたが、１２月なので
なんと！クジラが何度も見れました。
クジラが潮を吹いているところや尾びれが見えました
初めてクジラを生で見たので感動です
次のポイントに移動している最中にイルカの群れに
遭遇、沢山のイルカがボートと一緒の泳いでいて
まるでイルカに歓迎されている気分でした
そこで海にもぐりイルカを探しましたが海がにごっていて
数秒しかイルカが見れず残念でした
そのあとにウミガメを見にいきました、そこでも海にもぐってウミガメを探すのですが、そこでも海がにごっていて
うっすらとしか見えませんでしたが確実に4匹はいました
一度のツアーでコレだけ見れて最高です！

今回は海がにごっていたのであまり良く見えませんでしたが
普段はもっと海が澄んでいて良く見えるそうなので
また次回リベンジしたいと思いました

I participated on December 17th. As expected, I didn't see any whales, let alone dolphins. However, I was able to enjoy a bit of a cruising vibe, and seeing Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea was lovely, so it was good in its own way. I also joined a hula lesson, which made me forget about feeling seasick, and it was fun. I will try again!

12月17日に参加しました。　やはり鯨どころかイルカにもあえませんでした。
でも　ちょっとしたクルージング気分が味わえて　海から見るダイアモンドヘッドやワイキキも素敵でそれはそれなりに　よかったです。
フラのレッスンに参加して船酔い気分も吹っ飛びたのしかったです。またチャレンジします。

We saw at least three whales in one spot where they were congregating. Such a majestic animal. The captain was funny and informative. The boat is well maintained and in a good shape. I totally recommend this one.

This was awesome

A chance to do something like this comes along very infrequently, so take advantage. This is cool, even if you don't go in the cage, to see a dozen or more sharks swimming around the boat is awesome.
ps take motion sickness pills

This is my second time on the tour and definitely won't be my last. Great time and amazing experience.

EVERYONE WAS COURTEOUS AND NICE.INSPITE OF THE RUFF THE SEA IT WAS VERY NICE. I WOULD DO IT AGAIN ON MY NEXT VIST.

This tour was awesome! It was a moment of a lifetime!

I get very sea sick so I made sure to prepare which was a VERY good idea. I took meclazine the day before and then that morning about an hour before leaving. I took the first tour which is the calmest and clearest time. It definitly paid off because we had three people that were turning green on the boat.

Finding sharks was no problem. They came right up to the boat HUNGRY!! When it was your turn to get in it was amazing! It was scarier to see them above the water than when you got in. The water was so amazingly blue! The sharks were so gracefull and you didn't see any of the scariness you do from outside of the water.

I just wish that my expensive underwater camera worked!! None of my pictures turned out! I still have the moment and picture in my mind forever but I wanted to share it with others.

Do not miss this tour!! No mater how nervous you are if you event want to do this a little you should not

I went alone...but it was all the worth while! I highly recommend this experience...and it is an experience. They have two sides of plexiglass on the cage and when your in the water it feels like you are swimming right next to them! All the excitement and enjoyment of swimming with sharks! Spend the money, take the time, do whatever you need to do to fit this in! And the location outside of the tourist traps was also a plus!

it was ok younger kids and family would enjoy it. it was intersting because you see things you wouldn't normally see such as ship wrecks and plane wrecks. seeing aquatic life was pretty cool we saw a female sea turtle the narrator said that was rare. the most annoying was the dual english and japneese narration on a sub that was all english speaking passengers.

On a slightly cloudy morning, I was filled with anticipation as I watched a rainbow appear. We headed straight to the dolphin-rich waters by powerboat from the harbor. The deep blue sea and the clear blue waters revealed numerous pods of dolphins. At the cheerful captain's signal, we entered the water with the crew, and although the dolphins were within reach, I couldn't quite catch up to them. I saw a mother and her baby swimming closely together and jumping around; they were incredibly "cute" dolphins.

After that, we stopped the boat at a beautiful coral reef and entered the water where sea turtles were swimming. I was surprised at how fast the turtles swam, almost like they were flying!

This was my first time participating alone, but the cheerful Hawaiian captain and his brother made it a lot of fun. The snacks provided were also delicious. The cooler bag was very useful during my stay.

Next time, I want to go back to meet the dolphins and turtles swimming in the clear blue sea, which you can't see in Waikiki.

うす曇りの朝虹がかかっているのを観て期待でいっぱいになってきました。
港からパワーボートでイルカのいる海域へ一直線。藍色の海、そして透明な青の海、そこにはたくさんのイルカの群れが見えました。陽気な船長の合図でクルーと一緒に海に入ると手の届くところにイルカたちがいて一緒に泳ぎたくても、なかなか追いつくことができません。母子が寄り添って泳いでいたりジャンプをしたり、すごく”カワイイ”イルカたち。
その後、サンゴ礁がきれいな所にボートを止めてウミガメのいる海の中へ。飛ぶように泳ぐウミガメ。思ったより早く泳いでいるのにはビックリ！！
今回初めて一人で参加しましたが船長兄弟が陽気なハワイアンで、十分楽しめました。
そらから軽食もおいしかったですよ。クーラーバックも滞在中重宝しました。
次回もワイキキでは見られない、透明な青い海の中を泳ぐイルカとカメに逢いにいきたいと思います。

I have lived in Hawaii for three years. Until now, I had only seen dolphins from a great distance and really wanted to see them up close. I participated in a tour that had amazing reviews online.

The staff were incredibly kind, and I was impressed by the beautiful scenery in the Makaha area, which I wouldn't normally visit. The bus ride was also enjoyable. Unlike dolphins that are managed by humans, seeing wild dolphins swimming freely was moving, and I felt like I was part of nature while enjoying the experience.

On the day I participated, I was lucky enough to see a Hawaiian monk seal, which was fantastic! I also got to see wild sea turtles up close, and the staff guided us to the best spots, so there was no wasted time.

The life jackets were sturdy, so I think it's safe even for those who can't swim. I had no worries about what I would do if I couldn't swim. While swimming, I could hear the dolphins' calls, which was very soothing. Since the tour ends in the morning, I think it's an efficient option for those who want to fully enjoy Hawaii during a short stay. The snacks provided during the tour were also plentiful and added to the experience.

If you're in Hawaii, I highly recommend this dolphin tour, not just shopping!

I had a truly fun time and reaffirmed the charm of Hawaii. Thank you!!!!

ハワイに住んで３年。今までイルカを本当に遠くからしか見たことがなく、どうしても見てみたいなぁと思っていたところに、書き込みでもものすごく評判の良かったことツアーに参加させていただきました。

スタッフの方もすごく親切だったし、なかなか自分では行かないマカハ方面の美しい景色に感激しながら、バスの道中も楽しかったです。
人間に管理されているイルカとは違い、野生のイルカののびのび泳いでる様子に感動しながら、自分も一緒に楽しませてもらってる感覚は自分も自然の一部なんだと思いました。

私の参加した日はラッキーなことにハワイアンモンクシールも見られ、最高でした！！
野生の海亀もものすごく近くまで見れて、ちゃんとポイントを押さえてスタッフの方が誘導してくださるので無駄がありませんでした。

ライフジャケットもしっかりしてるので、泳げない人にも安心だと思います。泳げなかったらどうしようと不安になる心配もいっさいありません。泳いでいる途中はイルカの鳴き声も聞けてとっても癒されました。
午前中で終わってくれるツアーなので、短い滞在の間にハワイを存分に楽しみたい方にとっては、効率の良いツアーだと思いました。
ツアー中にいただいたスナック等もすごく充実していてポイントが高かったです。

ハワイにいるなら買い物だけでなく、このイルカのツアーは絶対にお勧めです！

本当に楽しかったです。
新しいハワイの魅力を再確認しました。
ありがとうございました！！！！

My first time in Hawaii. Before wandering around Honolulu, I decided to take in the view from the sea, so after arriving, I dropped off my luggage at the hotel and joined the tour. As soon as we set sail, we were greeted with the stunning scenery of Waikiki and Diamond Head right before our eyes. However, there was a bit of wind that day, and it was quite rocky offshore. Perhaps because of that, the buffet area during lunch wasn't too crowded and was quite smooth. Onboard, there were lessons for making leis, hula dancing, and ukulele playing, which seemed to create a lively atmosphere. Additionally, there were dance shows until disembarkation, and the crew's spirit of service was abundant. Finally, they came around selling group photos taken during boarding for $18. While it's not mandatory, it's a keepsake, so I felt compelled to buy it—what do you think? (laughs)

はじめてのハワイ。ホノルル市内を歩き回る前にまず海上から全体を眺めてみようという事で、到着後ホテルに荷物を預け参加しました。出航後、すぐにワイキキ・ダイヤモンドヘッドの素晴らしい風景を眼前にする事ができます。ただ当日は少し風があり沖合では結構揺れました。そのせいかランチ時のビュッフェコーナーもそう混む事もなくスムーズでした。船内では、レイ作製、フラダンス、ウクレレ等のレッスンがあり盛り上がっていた様です。また、降船時までダンス等のショーもありクルーのサービス精神は旺盛です。最後に乗船時グループ単位で写真を撮影したものを＄18で販売に来ます。強制ではないものの記念という事で買わざるを得ませんが、これはどうでしょうか（苦笑）

I participated this summer vacation. When we went out to the point by boat, dolphins jumped! We were able to spot the dolphins right away. After that, we followed the guide's instructions and jumped into the sea. Right below us, a mother dolphin and her baby were gracefully swimming. We repeated this several times, and then we headed to the sea turtle point. There were many sea turtles. The sea was so beautiful that we could see all the way to the bottom, which was a bit scary. On the way back, we received a lunch bag, so I think we ate it on the bus and arrived at the hotel before 1:00 PM.

今年の夏休みに参加しました。
ボートで沖へ出てポイントにつくと、イルカジャンプ！すぐにイルカを発見できました。あとは、ガイドさんの指示に従って海へドボン。真下にはイルカ親子が優雅に散歩していました。何度かこれを繰り返し、今度は海ガメポイントへ。
海ガメが沢山いました。あまりにも綺麗な海で海底まで見えてしまうので、ちょっとこわいくらいです。
帰りはランチバックをもらえるので、バスの中で食べてホテルに１３：００前には到着したかと思います。

On the day of the trip, the sea was rough and it was really shaking, but it felt like a roller coaster and was a lot of fun. Those who are prone to seasickness seemed to struggle a bit... After a while, we spotted dolphins. There were about 10 to 20 of them!! They were all lively, riding the waves and spinning around, which was so much fun. Unfortunately, due to the rough sea, we couldn't swim with the dolphins, but we went snorkeling in the bay and encountered a sea turtle☆ I had a very, very happy experience. Our guide, Yuriko, was kind, and I am very grateful for the fun time we had on our honeymoon. Mahalo~~☆

当日は海が荒れていて、すごい揺れていましたが、それがジェットコースターみたいでとても楽しかったです。
船酔いしやすい人はしんどそうでしたが・・・。
暫くするとイルカ達を発見。大体１０頭~２０頭はいました！！
みんな元気に波に乗って、スピンをたくさんしてくれて、とても楽しかったです。
当日は残念ながら海が荒れていたため、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでしたが、湾内でシュノーケルをして、ウミガメさんと遭遇しました☆
とてもとてもＨａｐｐｙな経験ができました。
ガイドのユリコさんも優しくて、楽しい時間をハネムーンで経験できたこと、とても感謝しています。
マハロ~~☆

We had a great time on this cruise. The staff were very friendly, and the boat was beautiful. I would do this again.

THIS WAS GREAT, STAFF WAS SUPER, HAD 5 IN THE CAGE WAS NOT CROWDED AT ALL. WOULD GET DVD NEXT TIME AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME. THANKS FOR A GREAT TIME!!!

I had previously seen dolphins in Hawaii while diving from a boat (on the surface). This was my first time participating in a dolphin-exclusive option, and I was moved to hear the dolphins' voices underwater. The staff were also kind, and I felt that I could participate comfortably and enjoyably even as a solo participant. Thank you very much for your support.

ハワイでのイルカは以前にダイビングで船上（水面）から見た事がありました。
イルカ限定のオプショナルは今回が初めての参加でしたが、水中ではイルカの声を聞く事もでき感動しました。
スタッフの方も親切でひとり参加でも安心して楽しく参加できると思いました。本当にお世話になりました。

I had a lot of anxiety on my first trip to Hawaii, but after joining the tour, everyone, including our guide Yuriko, was so nice that it doubled the fun! We rode on a boat with one foot in the water! The captain's little pranks were also enjoyable!

And... it felt like the dolphins were welcoming us! We quickly jumped into the sea and had a date with the dolphins. They came so close that we could almost reach them! Hearing their cute sounds was incredibly soothing. Not only the dolphins, but the sea itself was beautiful, with a clear view of the seabed, and I was moved by how natural everything was.

When I participated, it was a bit cold, so they lent us wetsuits. Also, on the boat during the ride, warm tea and snacks were the best!

And... we finally spotted a sea turtle, a symbol of good luck! I was so excited to see it swimming for the first time! Everything became a wonderful memory that felt like a dream! This will be my best memory from my trip to Hawaii, no, my best memory ever! If you go to Hawaii, you should definitely join this tour! Don't worry if you can't swim! (I can't swim either, haha) The professional staff will kindly help you!

Even after the tour ended, they put the photos and videos from the tour on a CD-R, so even now that I'm back home, I keep watching them and reminiscing! I want to join again when I go back to Hawaii! Thank you so much!!

初めてのハワイで不安もたくさんありましたがﾂｱｰに参加して、みんなのﾏﾏゆりこさんをはじめｽﾀｯﾌの方はみ~んないいひとで楽しさも倍増でした！！
ﾎﾞｰﾄに乗って片足を海につけて走行！船長さんのちょっぴりいたずらも楽しかった♪♪
そして･･･私たちを歓迎してくれているかのようにいるかさん達が★☆さっそく海に入り、みんなでいるかさんとﾃﾞｰﾄ♪なんと手の届くような位置まで接近！！ｷｭｯｷｭｯとお話ししてる声をきいてとても癒されました♪いるかさんだけでなく海は海底がはっきり見える綺麗な海で全てが自然であることに感動しました。
私が参加した時は少し寒かったので、ｳｴｯﾄｽｰﾂも貸し出してくれました。そして、移動中のﾎﾞｰﾄではあたたかいお茶やお菓子ｻｲｺｰでした♪
そして･･･幸運の象徴のウミガメさんもついに発見！本当に泳いでる所を始めてみたので興奮しちゃいました！
すべてが夢みたいな素敵な思い出になりました！ハワイに行った一番の思い出、いや、今までで最高の思い出になります♪みなさんもハワイに行かれたら是非参加してみて下さい♪泳げない方も安心です！(私も泳げない　笑)海のﾌﾟﾛﾌｪｯｼｮﾅﾙなｽﾀｯﾌさんが優しく声をかけてくれます！
ﾂｱｰが終わっても、ﾂｱｰ中の写真や動画もCD-Rにしてくれるので、帰国した今も何度も見て思い出してます♪
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです！本当にありがとうございました！！

On the second day in Hawaii, on November 12th, my husband, our third-grade daughter, and I went to "Private Dolphin Middle School."

We were picked up early in the morning from the hotel, wearing our swimsuits and rash guards under our clothes, and drove to the bay. Despite it being the rainy season in November, we were fortunate to have clear skies from the day we arrived. Aya, who has lived in Hawaii for a year, greeted us with a warm smile and spoke to us in Japanese, which helped ease our daughter A's nerves a bit.

Upon arriving at the bay, we changed in the restroom. A noticed that the stalls had doors that only went up to her knees and exclaimed, "This is so open, everyone can see me!" It was a nice reaction. While she changed, she reassured herself, saying it was fine since it was only a little visible.

By the time the boat was ready to leave, the sun was getting stronger, so we put on our visors! A had been really excited about seeing dolphins, saying, "I wonder if we’ll get to see them... I believe we will!" But as we started fitting her for the snorkel and fins, she became a bit nervous. There were surprisingly few Japanese people around, and perhaps it was because we only had one child with us this time. However, Aya was very kind and supportive, which made us feel truly at ease as parents.

On the boat, we listened to Aya's translations about dolphin behavior and ecology for about 15 minutes. The cheerful captain pointed and said, "There they are!" When we looked in the direction Aya was pointing, we saw the dorsal fins of dolphins. A leaned forward and exclaimed, "Wow, there really are dolphins!" I exchanged glances with my husband, and we both felt relieved, thinking, "I'm glad we got to see them."

Before we knew it, the dolphins were jumping and spinning all around us. They are called spinner dolphins, and it turns out they naturally learned to jump without anyone teaching them. It's said that they do this as a means of communication or to shake off parasites from their bodies.

Since they travel in groups, we were able to see so many of them. We were especially satisfied because it was currently dolphin birthing season, and we even spotted a baby dolphin among the group.

But this was just the beginning! We quietly approached a few dolphin pods with the boat and were guided to enter the water while holding hands. However, I jumped in before A was fully prepared. As I did, I looked straight down...

　HAWAII２日目の11/12にわたしと主人、小学三年生の娘と「私立イルカ中学」にいってきました。

　早朝ホテルピックアップで水着とラッシュガードを服の中に着込んで 車で湾へ。
１１月で雨季なのに、幸い着いた日から晴天つづき。
ワゴンで迎えに来てくれた、HAWAII在住１年のアヤさんは、
ロコガールのように真っ黒に日焼けしたやさしい笑顔と日本語で迎えてくれて、 娘のAの緊張もすこしほぐれました。

　湾に到着すると、トイレで着替え。
立つと膝くらいまでドアが開いてる個室のトイレにA様
「これじゃー丸見えちゃうじゃん」
っとナイスな反応。
微妙に見えないから平気！などと言いながら着替え

　船がでるころには日差しが強くなってサンバイザー着用！。
Aは昨日まで「イルカに会えるかなぁ・・大丈夫！信じてるから！」
って本当にイルカに会いたがっていたのに、
シュノーケルとフィンのサイズ合わせくらいから
ややナーヴァス。
　案外日本人少なかったし、
今回は子供１人だったのもあったのかも？。
でもアヤさんがやさしく対応してくれて
親としてもほんとうに安心でした。

　船の上で、アヤさんの通訳するイルカの習性や生態などの説明をききながら 進むこと１５分！。
陽気な船長が指をさす。
「いたー。」アヤさんの指さす方向をみると
イルカの背びれが。
Aも「ホントだぁいたぁ」って身を乗り出す。
その様子を見て主人とアイコンタクト
「良かったね・・会えて」。

　一息つく暇も無くイルカがいろんなところで回転ジャンプ。
スピナードルフィンっていって、
誰に教えられたわけでもなく
自然にジャンプをするようになったイルカなんだって。
コミュニケーションの手段とか、
体につく虫をとるためとかいわれてるらしい。

　群れでいるからほんとに沢山会えました。
今ちょうど、イルカの出産シーズンで
群れのなかに赤ちゃんイルカも発見できて大満足。

しかしここからが本番！。
何箇所かあるイルカの群れのそばにそーっと船を近づけて海へ。
三人で手をつないで入るように誘導してくれたんだけど、
Aの心の準備よりも早かったのか、あたしが先に海へ。
そしたら真下に

Watching wild dolphins swim leisurely right in front of you is an extraordinary experience that really boosts your spirits! Observing the dolphins as they swim gracefully for about 5 to 10 minutes is incredibly soothing and brings a sense of calm. Since you'll be wearing a life jacket and looking at the underwater world from the surface, even those who can't swim will be just fine. I highly recommend experiencing this at least once. Depending on the weather, it can get quite cold on the boat, but Yuriko, who accompanied us, was thoughtful enough to share warm dokudami tea, making the experience enjoyable. It seems to be quite popular, so there were a few changes to the meeting time before the tour, which required some communication. If you confirm your means of contact (like a mobile phone) on-site, you'll have a wonderful experience!

野生のイルカが目の前でゆったりと泳いでいる様を見る。という非日常体験はかなりテンションＵＰ！５~１０分ほど悠然と泳いでいるイルカを見ていると癒されて穏やかな気持ちになります。ライフジャケットを着て水面より水中を眺めるので泳げない人でも大丈夫なので、是非、一度は体験することをお勧めします。天候によっては船の上がかなり寒いのですが同行してくれた　ゆりこさん　が温かいどくだみ茶を配ってくれるなど心配りをしてくれ楽しく過ごせました。人気が高いのか催行前に集合時間が変更になるなど何度か連絡が必要でした。現地での連絡手段（携帯電話など）確認しておけば楽しい経験ができますよ。

I participated with my 7-year-old daughter Ponyo and my dolphin mom. It was really fun. It's not every day that you get to touch dolphins, right? Anyway, this tour is a must for dolphin lovers. It's totally fine even if you have small children!

I also joined a tour to swim with wild dolphins, and both experiences were great. Of course, you can't touch the wild dolphins...

I chose a tour without pick-up service, but you can get here by bus or trolley. It was nice because we could stop by along the way without any worries.

During this tour, the dolphin family also hiked to Makapu'u Point as a bonus.

7歳のポニョちゃんとイルカママと3人で参加しました。
本当に、楽しかったです。普段イルカに触れる事など無いですからネー。とにかく、イルカ好きにはたまらないツアーです。小さい子供がいても全然問題なし！
　野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーにも参加しましたが、両方よかったです。野生のイルカはさすがに触れませんからね・・・
　ツアーは送迎なしのもの選びましたが、ザバスやトロリーでここまでは来ることができます。途中気兼ねなく寄り道などできるので、それはそれでまた良かったです。
　イルカファミリーは、このツアーの途中でついでにマカプウ岬もハイキングしてきました。

Could not have been happier with the experience. Incredible scuba like experience - even for the non-swimmers. This is a definate must do when you are in Honolulu area.

Wonderful guides manuevered us around, gave us fish food and then dozen of incredible fish ate right out of our hand - it was great.

Their shuttle picked us up at the Waikiki Sheraton, We watched a quick video, they explained what was going to happen and we all board a boat that took us out into a calm harbor. BOB is a Scooter with a bubble attached and was very very easy to get used to.

I never thought I would get to touch dolphins like this. The staff took beautiful photos, and I was very satisfied. Although I can't swim, I managed to be okay. Holding onto the dolphins and swimming was an amazing experience! You absolutely should participate. I will join again!

こんなにイルカに触れるなんて思ってもなかったです。社員もきれいに撮ってくれるし、かなり満足。
泳げない私ですが、なんとか大丈夫でした。
イルカさんにつかまって泳ぐのは感動です！
絶対参加すべきです。また参加します！

We were surprised how many sharks we actually saw on this tour!! The staff was very friendly and informative. For those who (like me) do not like scuba diving, this activity only requires snorkeling. Just a tip: If you get any bit seasick, I would not recommend this for you unless you take a high dose of anti-motion sickness medicine before going. Both my husband and I got seasick and lost our lunch while doing the tour. Keep in mind, you are on North Shore with all the big waves and will be on a small boat getting tossed around for at least 2 hours. Overall a great adventure and highly recommended!