All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

fantastic....loved it...beautiful, fun..amazing... everyone who sees my pictures...want to do this next time they are in Oahu.. Staff was soooo nice and fun..

I participated on October 31.

I was really surprised when I saw dolphins for the first time from the boat. I thought it would be nice to see them even a little, but they came right next to the boat and even jumped for us.

On my third try, I was able to see dolphins in the water. I was so excited that I forgot I was wearing a life jacket and tried to dive in. It felt more like chasing the dolphins below rather than swimming with them, but it was truly moving.

The staff members were very friendly and it was a lot of fun. There was also a morning call service, and it was great that I could ask questions in advance.

Some people had a lot of luggage, but I think if you wear your swimsuit from the hotel, just bringing a towel, something to wear if it gets cold, and an underwater camera would be sufficient. There was a comment about the lack of toilet paper, but when I participated, there was some available. If you're worried, it might be better to bring your own.

If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate and hopefully swim alongside the dolphins next time.

10/31に参加しました。

船の上からイルカを初めて見たときは本当にビックリ。ちょっとでも見られればいいなと思って参加しましたが船の真横まで近づいて来たり、ジャンプを見せてくれたり。

３回目のトライで海の中のイルカを見ることが出来ました。
あまりの興奮にライフジャケットを着ていることを忘れて潜ろうとしてしまいました。
一緒に泳ぐというよりは下にいるイルカを追いかけるという感じでしたが、感動ものです。

スタッフの方々もとってもフレンドリーで楽しかったです。モーニングコールのサービスもあり、その際に事前に質問も出来て良かったです。

たくさん荷物を持っている方もいましたが、水着をホテルから着て行けばタオルと寒くなった場合に着る羽織り物、水中カメラがあれば問題ないと思います。
トイレットペーパーがないというコメントがありましたが私が参加した時にはありました。心配なら持って行った方が良いでしょう。

またハワイに行ったら絶対に参加して、今度はイルカと並んで泳げればいいなと思います。

Awesome but expensive for what it was ...... 113$ for 2x15mn of boat and only 20mn in the cage with sharks, too short....

I have lived in Hawaii for three years, and since I had never swum with dolphins, I decided to join this time by myself. I was anxious because I can't swim, but once I got there, all my worries disappeared! I encountered wild dolphins multiple times and was able to swim with them, and I also got to float leisurely with the turtles. What moved me the most was swimming among thousands of tropical fish; it was an unforgettable experience that felt like being in a dragon palace.

Even though I participated alone, the staff were friendly, and I was able to have enjoyable conversations with everyone else who joined. It was truly a fun time. There were also families with children, but the staff provided support, which made me feel safe. It was even more fun than I imagined, and I definitely plan to go again. Wild dolphins are truly different! Once you experience this excitement, you become hooked! Thank you to all the staff.

ハワイに住んで３年、イルカと泳いだ事がなかったので、今回一人で参加しました。
泳げないので不安もあったけど、いざ行ってみたら不安は全てふっとびました！
自然のイルカの群れにも何度も遭遇し一緒に泳ぐ事ができ、亀ちゃんともユ~ラリ泳ぐ事もできました。何より感動したのが、何千匹という熱帯魚の群れの中で泳いだ事が一生忘れられない思いでです。まるで竜宮城みたいでした。
一人参加でしたがスタッフの方もフレンドリーで、参加された皆様とも楽しく会話でき、本当に楽しい時間でした。
お子様連れの方もいましたが、スタッフの方もフォローしていて、安心だと思いました。
想像以上に楽しくて、絶対絶対また行こうと思います。
自然のイルカはやはり違います！この感動を経験したらやみつきです！
スタッフの皆様ありがとうございました。

The Shark Encounter was fantastic. Beyond my expectations. Clearly the highlight of our cruise to Hawaii. Would recommend to anyone

My buddy Jim and I took this tour and we were completely overwhelmed by how incredible the experience was! We have amazing photos from our underwater cameras to show all of our friends and we were astounded by the number of sharks we saw. This is a once in a lifetime experience that you should NOT miss - take this tour, you will not regret it!!!

On that day, the first boat was fully booked, so I joined the second boat. The second boat left the hotel around 9:30, and due to some traffic, we arrived back at the hotel around 4 PM. It was nice to have a relaxed morning, but being out at sea during the hot midday hours made the sun quite harsh... I wonder if it's easier to see dolphins in the early morning.

We spotted dolphins as soon as we got out to sea, but since other tour participants were diving, the dolphins disappeared while we waited for them to finish. So, we continued searching for dolphins, cruising along the coast and going quite far until we finally found them. The search felt long, but the boat was speeding along so fast that it was exhilarating, almost like a roller coaster. Plus, the view of the majestic mountains along the land was quite enchanting (it’s said to be a sacred place), making the cruising enjoyable in itself.

Finally, we found the dolphins and jumped into the sea! However, I had hardly ever snorkeled before, so even though I got in the water, I was confused about what to do. I struggled to move towards the dolphins. I felt like I was half drowning... I got back on the boat and tried again. This time, I was a bit more accustomed to snorkeling and was able to swim calmly.

Dolphins swam right beneath me! I was so excited that I almost felt like I was drowning again, but it was truly moving. To see wild dolphins right in front of me! I felt grateful to the dolphins that showed up. I grew attached to them and wanted to come back to see them again.

Next time, I want to practice snorkeling more before joining again.

その日は第1便はいっぱいとのことで、第2便で参加してきました。
第2便だと9：30くらいにホテル発で、ちょっと渋滞もあったので16時くらいにホテル着でした。
朝は楽でいいけど、海に出てるのはちょうど昼の暑い時間帯で日差しが厳しい・・・
それに、やっぱり早朝のほうがイルカには会いやすいのかな。

海に出てすぐにイルカは見つかりましたが、他のツアーの人たちがもぐっていたので、終わるまでまっている間にイルカはどこかへいってしまいました。
なので、それからイルカを探してひたすら船を走らせました。陸に沿って北上し、けっこう遠くまで行き、やっとイルカを見つけました。
イルカを探して走っている間はけっこう長かったですが、ほんとに高速でびゅんびゅん飛ばすので気持ちよく、ジェットコースターのようなスリルもあり、また、陸には荘厳な山々が連なる幻想的ともいえる景色（聖地といわれている場所とのこと）が広がり、そのクルージングだけでもけっこう楽しめました。

そしてやっとイルカを見つけて海へ！
ですが、実のところシュノーケルはほとんどやったことなかったので、海に入ったもののどうすればよいかわからなくて、戸惑いました。イルカがあそこに、と思ってもなかなか進まず。というか半分おぼれてたような・・・
一旦船に上がって、二度目のトライ。
今度は多少シュノーケルにも慣れて、落ち着いて泳げました。
自分の下をイルカが通っていく！
興奮のあまりまたおぼれそうになりましたけど、これは感動ものです。
野生のイルカが目の前にいるなんて！
現れてくれたイルカたちにありがとうって感じです。
愛着がわいてしまって、もう一度このイルカたちに会いに来たくなります。

今度はもっとシュノーケルの練習をしてから、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。

We took a bus from the hotel and arrived at the port after about an hour. The guide was entertaining, and we set off on the boat!

While I was enjoying the scenery, I wondered if we would really see them, and then, suddenly, a pod of dolphins appeared! Baby dolphins were jumping, and they were so cute. When we dove in, there were dolphins everywhere! I could hear them squeaking, and it was incredibly exciting! I think I dove with them three or four times. The dolphins swam so fast that they quickly got away, but it was a truly precious experience.

I also got to see sea turtles up close, and I saw a lot of fish too. It became a very enjoyable memory.

I definitely want to participate again!

ホテルからバスに乗り、1時間くらい走って港に到着。
ガイドさんも面白く、ボートに乗っていざ出発！！

本当に会えるのかな、と思いながら景色を楽しんでいると、
早速イルカの群れが！！
赤ちゃんイルカもジャンプしてとってもカワイイ。
潜ると、イルカの群れが！！
キューキュー聞こえるし大感激！
3度か4度は一緒に潜ったかな。
イルカはさすがに泳ぐの早くて、すぐに行ってしまったけど
とても貴重な体験でした。

ウミガメもすぐ近くで見れたし、お魚もたくさん見れたし
とても楽しい思い出になりました。

また是非参加したいです。

You can really swim with dolphins. It was an emotional experience that you can't have in Japan.

本当にイルカと一緒に泳げる。
日本では体験できない感動があった。

We set off with sleepy eyes for an early morning gathering. Even though I thought I would be swimming with dolphins and turtles, I was still so sleepy... After about an hour on the bus, we arrived at the beach.

From there, we boarded a boat and reached the spot where the dolphins were. We quickly jumped into the sea to swim with the dolphins. The water wasn't too deep, and I could see the bottom. There were more dolphins than I had imagined, and it was truly moving! I struggled to use the unfamiliar fins, trying to keep up with the dolphins. It was challenging to stay with them, but dolphins kept appearing one after another, which was exhilarating.

I really felt like I was able to observe the natural behavior of wild dolphins as they surfaced and dove. It was a truly moving experience.

After swimming with the dolphins, we boarded the boat again and headed to a spot with fish. There were countless fish swimming around, surrounded by beautifully colored fish, and I desperately took photos with an underwater camera. I can't wait to see how they turned out.

I definitely want to participate again next year in Hawaii.

早朝の集合のため、眠たい目をこすりながらの出発。
イルカとカメと泳げると思っても眠たい眠たい。。。
バスに1時間ほど揺られて、ビーチに到着。

そこからボートに乗ってイルカのいるスポットに到着。早速海へ入ってイルカと一緒に泳ぐ。
海はそこまで深くなく、底が見えました。イルカも想像以上にたくさん群れていて、感動しました♪♪
慣れていないフィンを一生懸命使って、イルカに遅れないように泳ぎました。
一緒に付いていくのは難しいですが、次から次へとイルカの群れが現れるので、感動しっぱしでした。

水面へ浮上したり、もぐったりとほんとに野生のイルカの生態をのぞくことができたと思います。
本当に感動体験が出来ました。

一通りイルカと泳いだ後は再びボートに乗り込み、魚たちのいるスポットへ。
魚も数え切れないぐらい群れていて、きれいな色とりどりの魚に囲まれ、水中カメラで必死に写真を撮りました。出来上がりが楽しみです。

来年のハワイも是非参加したいです。

We participated as a family. It's an experience that you don't get to have often, so of course, adults can enjoy it too, but the kids were definitely excited the whole time. They were thrilled to see so many fish and turtles. I'm glad we took them. It became a wonderful memory.

家族で参加しました。
なかなかできない体験ですので、もちろん大人も楽しめますが、やっぱり子供達は終始興奮でした。
たくさんのお魚や亀に大喜び。
連れて行ってよかったです。
とても良い思い出になりました。

In just a few hours after arriving in Hawaii, you can meet dolphins and swim closely with turtles that should be basking on Turtle Beach, which can be nearly a meter long.

Even if it's your first time in the ocean, with support, you can snorkel and meet dolphins and turtles.

We were excited by the dorsal fins of the dolphins, holding a camera ready to dive, waiting for the captain's go signal.

Captivated by the dolphins and inspired, as a woman alone, I reflect on my sister Yuriko, who is currently raising five children and has established a private middle school. Feeling her heart while watching the dolphins and sensing the next marine school might be a good experience.

On the new boat, when you get hungry, light snacks, donuts, and chilled water bottles are provided for each person, all packed in a Toki bag that you can take home. There are showers at the docking point, allowing you to return to your hotel without feeling salty. Restrooms are available at departure and disembarkation, and you can change clothes, but since it's a local time spot, I recommend bringing your own paper and towels.

The tour is in the morning, and with the happy vibes learned at sea, you can also participate in other afternoon tours (it seems good to mention this to Yuriko when you join).

I wish everyone a wonderful local time. Please don't make the same mistake I did by relying on ABC Store and running to buy an underwater camera at a store that doesn't open in the morning; prepare the night before.

Thank you, Yuriko, Captain Boss, and Domingo, for a wonderful local time. Thank you, Alan1. Until next time...

P.S.: If the reference site jump doesn't work with copy and paste, it seems that removing the "%20" that sticks can help you jump successfully.

ハワイ入り、ほんの数時間で、イルカに会え、
亀浜で甲羅干ししてロープ内にいたはずの１ｍ近い亀と、身近に泳ぐことができます。

はじめての海でも、サポートにより、シュノーケル初で、イルカ＆カメに会うことができます。

私達は、イルカの泳ぐ背びれに興奮しながら、ダイブ直に撮れるカメラを持ち、船長のGoタイミングを待ちます。　

イルカに魅せられ、勇気をいただき、女でひとり。
5人の子育て真最中、Yuriko姉さんが、私立中学を作りました。
そんな、彼女のハートを感じながら、イルカを見、次の臨海学校を感じるのも、よいかもしれません。

　ニューボートで、お腹がすいた時には、軽いスナック＆ドーナッツ&冷えた水ボトルが、ひとりひとり与えられ、海でも使えるトキーバック入りで、持ち帰りできます。
　降船時、シャワーが着岸点にあり、塩負けすることなく、ホテルにもどる事ができます。トイレは発着時・降船時にあり、着替える事ができますが、ロコタイムの場所なので、ペーパー＆タオルは持参した方が良いと思います。

　ツアーはＡＭ、海で教わったハッピー気分で、他のＰＭツアーにも参加可能です。（参加時、Yuriko姉さんにお話しておくと、よいようです）

　　では皆様、素敵なロコタイムをお過ごし下さいますよう、お祈りしています。
　決して私くしのように、ＡＢＣストアをあてにして、朝開かないストアに水中カメラを買いに走らないよう、前日の夜には、ご準備ください。

　Yuriko姉さん、船長ボス、ドミンゴさん、素敵なロコタイムありがとうございました。
　Alan1ちゃん、ありがとうございます。ではでは、また・・・。

　ＰＳ：＜参考サイトジャンプがコピー＆ペーストで行かないとき、/%20が、なぜかはりついちゃうようなので、消せば、ジャンプできるようです＞

This was my first time in Hawaii.

I chose this place because there was a high probability of seeing dolphins, and it was definitely the right choice☆

I was able to swim with the dolphins perfectly.

I thought I had to go out to sea to see them, but as soon as the boat left, several dolphins welcomed us.

They even came close to the boat, showing off their jumps, and I was excited from the very beginning.

To swim with them, we searched for another spot...
I was starting to think we might not find them today, but thanks to the staff who were searching hard, we discovered another pod of dolphins.

We went to the front of the pod by boat and dove in.

There were the dolphins.
And there were even baby dolphins with them♪

They were so cute.

Dolphins swim fast, so they can get far away, but the boat brings you back close again, allowing you to swim with them multiple times.
Thanks to that, I was able to swim right next to them.
I never thought I would be able to swim so close, so I was really moved.

The staff's service was excellent, and if I ever go to Hawaii again, this is a tour I would love to join again.

今回は初ハワイ

かなり高い確率でイルカに会えるということで、ここを選んだんですが大正解☆

ばっちりイルカと泳ぐことが出来ました。

イルカは沖のほうに行かないといないと思っていたのに、船を出ると、すぐに数頭がお出迎えしてくれました。

しかも船の近くまで寄ってきてくれます。ジャンプを見せてくれたり、最初からテンション上がっちゃいました。

一緒に泳ぐために、別のスポットを探しに・・・
なかなか見つけられなくて、今日はもう無理なのかなぁ~って思っていると、スタッフが一生懸命探してくれたおかげでまたイルカの群れ発見。

群れの先頭まで船で行き、ダイブ

いましたイルカ達が。
しかも、子供イルカも一緒に♪

すっごくかわいかったです。

イルカは泳ぎが速いので、遠くに行ってしまいますが、船でまた近くまで運んでくれるので何回もイルカと泳ぐことが出来ます。
おかげで、真横を一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました。
あんなに近くで泳げるとは思わなかったので、凄く感激しました。

スタッフの対応もとてもよく、ハワイに行くことがあったら、また参加したいツアーです。

My family and I went on this tour last year, and we cannot wait to visit the islands once again to experience more whale watching!

The onboard whale expert was very knowlegable and even though my daughter peppered her with questions throughout the tour, she was very attentive and answered each one throughly.

I do wish that there was a bit more outside deck space since it was rather limited, but there was plenty of space indoors, and there were quite a few windows as well.

Great tour!

We participated as a family of four with our one-and-a-half-year-old twins. There are not many activities available for one-year-olds, so we created wonderful family memories. The kids were also happy to touch the dolphins, which was great. We had a lot of fun!

１歳半の双子と一緒に家族４人で参加しました。
１歳児から参加できるアクティビティは少ないので、とても良い家族の思い出ができました。
子供達もイルカに触って喜んでいたので良かったです。
楽しかったです♪

I can't swim, but the professional staffs make me feel very safe and I had an unique and wonderful experience underwater. I got to touch an Octopus!!!! Priceless!!!

It was both of our first time in Hawaii for our honeymoon. I had previously participated in a dolphin tour in Guam, but I didn't get to see any dolphins then, so I signed up for this tour as a sort of revenge.

On the day of the tour, the weather was clear, and I thought, "Today, I will finally see dolphins!" However, when we got out to sea, there was absolutely no sign of dolphins! I started to feel down, thinking that maybe I just wasn't meant to see dolphins. But the staff worked hard to find them, and they finally spotted some! I was truly moved when I saw a dolphin jump.

However, we were swimming quite far out, and they told us that snorkeling here could be dangerous, prioritizing safety. Just as I was feeling down about that, the dolphins swam closer to the shallow area, and the staff said, "Alright, everyone, get ready to dive!" At that moment, we all jumped into the water at the staff's signal, and we were able to see the adorable dolphins underwater.

I was really touched. On the way back in the car, both of us fell into a deep sleep, and we ended up leaving something behind in the car. When I inquired about it, they found our lost item and said they couldn't bring it right away, but they would take it to the front desk that night for us to pick up. When we went to the front desk that evening, it was there waiting for us. I truly apologize for the inconvenience. I am very grateful for everyone's warm response.

新婚旅行で２人共初ハワイでした。以前私はグアムでイルカツアーに参加したことがあるのですが、そのときはイルカに会えなかったので、リベンジと思い、申し込みました。
当日は晴天で今日こそイルカに会える~~と思っていましたが、いざ海に出てみると・・・イルカの気配が全くない！！私はイルカと縁がないのかな~とへこんでいると、必死にスタッフの方が探して下さり、なんとかイルカを発見！イルカのジャンプを見たときは本当に感動しました。
でも、けっこう沖を泳いでいたので、ここでシュノーケリングは危険、安全第一ね、と言われへこんでいると、イルカが浅瀬に近寄っていき、、、よしみんな潜る準備だ！と。それからはスタッフの合図と同時に続々海にはいり、なんとかわいいイルカを海の中で見ることができました。
ほんとうに感動しました。
帰りの車の中では２人も爆睡し、、、なんと車の中に忘れ物をしてしまいました。問い合わせてみると忘れ物を見つけてくれ、今すぐは無理だけど、夜持って行ってフロントに預けておくから受け取ってください、とのことでした。夜フロントに行ってみるとちゃんと届いていましたよ。本当にご迷惑をかけてすみませんでした。皆さんの暖かい対応にとても感謝しています。

It was amazing to see a large pod of dolphins multiple times! Last year, when I participated in a different tour, the pickup was around 5 AM, but this tour had a 7 AM pickup, so I was able to enjoy a relatively relaxed morning. I definitely want to join this tour again the next time I go to Hawaii.

イルカの大群に何度もあえてすごくよかったです！
去年別のツアーに参加したときは朝5時頃のお迎えでしたが
こちらのツアーは7時お迎えなのでまだ比較的朝はゆっくり過ごせてよかったです。
次にハワイに行った際もぜひ参加したいです。

We felt very safe & that was our number one issue. Staff was outstanding, we are going again in a few days. We will be telling all our friends what a great time we spent with the sharks.

Aloha

I participated in my first dolphin-related activity, and the staff's response was very good, so it became a wonderful memory! I would like to join again next time I go to Hawaii.

初のイルカ系アクティビティに参加しましたが、スタッフの対応がとても良かったので、良い思いでになりました！
次回もハワイに行ったら参加したいです。

This year marks our third consecutive trip to Hawaii in September. During our last visit, we participated in a tour to swim with dolphins, and this time we were eager to swim with wild dolphins again, so we joined the "Dolphin School."

Last time, we went on a tour called "Ryugu..." but this time it's "Dolphin School." The main difference is the type of boat. It's a significant difference, like comparing a cruiser to a boat. If you're looking for a leisurely resort vibe, "Ryugu..." might be the choice. But if you want to go fast and have an exciting experience, then "Dolphin School" is the way to go! Not only do you get to meet dolphins, but you can also enjoy riding on a speedboat, which allows for quick maneuvers and speed. You can swim with the dolphins multiple times, something that's not possible on a cruiser.

Dolphins are really fast! So, I realized that moving by boat makes a lot of sense. We swim hard together, but of course, we get left behind (T^T). So, we often circle back in front of the dolphin pod, wait for them, and swim together when they come! If we get left behind, we hop back on the boat and get taken back to the front of the dolphin pod again. Then we swim together again! It sounds busy, but it’s not as hectic as it seems. It’s fun, and we end up putting in quite a bit of effort.

In the latter part of the trip, we relaxed while snorkeling at a spot with tropical fish.

Here, we could swim alongside sea turtles that were gliding leisurely, and it was effortless to enjoy their company. They were quite large and adorable. Plus, the water was so clear that we could see divers diving right below us. It was such an interesting sight that I took some photos.

I highly recommend that everyone join and gain this experience! It's a must-try! (^^)

今年で３回連続の９月を使ってのハワイ旅行。
前回ハワイを訪れた際も、イルカと泳ぐツアーに参加した私たちでしたが、今回もぜひ野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぎたい！！と、このい「いるか中学」に参加しました。

前回は、「龍宮･･･」って言うツアーに参加したんですが、今回は「いるか中学」。
何が違うかというと、ボートが違います。
ここは大きな違いで、クルーザーかボートか、みたいな。
ゆっくりリゾート気分なら「龍宮･･･」かな。
いきおい良くバンバン行きたいなら「いるか中学」！
イルカに会うだけじゃなく、スピードボートの乗船でも楽しめるし、小回りやスピード、停船の早さ、クルーザーでは不可能な行動力でイルカに何度も一緒に泳げます。

イルカって動きが早い！！
だから、ボートで動くって利にかなってるなと実感しました。
とにかく一緒に頑張って泳ぐんだけど、もちろん置いて行かれます(T^T)
だから、何度もイルカの群れの前に回りこみ、そこで待ち伏せし、イルカが来たら一緒に泳ぐ！！
置いて行かれたら、ボートに再度乗り込み、またもやイルカの群れの前に連れて行ってもらいます。
で、また一緒に泳ぐ！
みたいな。
忙しく聞こえますが、実際そこまで忙しくはありません。
楽しくって結構頑張っちゃいます。

後半は熱帯魚のいるポイントでゆったりシュノーケル。

ここには、海亀がゆったり泳いでいるので、頑張ることなく一緒に泳げます。
けっこう大きくて可愛いです。
しかも、透明度がいいので、真下でダイビングしているダイバー達を目視できちゃいます。
その光景が面白かったので写真撮っちゃいました。

みまさんにも、ぜひ参加して経験値UPしてください！
おすすめです(^^)！

I was apprehensive about the submarine, but the staff was very professional, knowledgeable and made the experience a great one. Would highly recommend.

This is a must for anyone visiting the islands. My wife and I agreed this was by far the best thing we did while we were there. The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip itself was a blast! The sharks were so cool to look at. Seeing them in person is just beyond words!!

This was a great way to start our family Hawaiian vacation. There was something for everyone to do. We made fresh flower lei's, learned to play the ukelele, and had hula lessons. The staff was extremely friendly and accomodating. The lunch buffet had a very nice selection and was ono (yummy).
Two hours didn't seem quite long enough. There were so many activities that we didn't get much opportunity to just sit back and enjoy the view of Honolulu from the sea. I would recommend this for a family activity. I would go again, next time for the whale watching season.

I never expected to swim so close to dolphins and sea turtles, so it was really fun!

イルカや海がめとあんなに近くで泳げるなんて、
思っていなかったので、すっごい楽しかったです！

There isn't a whole lot of words that can really express the experience of looking face to face with a bautiful shark.. except AMAZING!! the whole activity from begining to end was great, the staff knew what they were talking about and eventhough we were to dumbfounded to really talk a whole lot they covered all our questions...we would recommend this activity to anyone.

I'm not very good at diving, and since I can't snorkel or dive, I chose to go on a submarine. We traveled along the seabed off the coast of Hawaii, where I could see fish and turtles up close, and in addition, we got to see planes and ships that sank during the war, which was a great experience. Also, since I don't often have the chance to ride a submarine, it was a wonderful experience. The moment the submarine emerged from the water was particularly impressive! I had a lot of fun!!

私はあまり水に潜るのが得意ではなく、シュノーケルやダイビングができないので、潜水艦を選択しました。
ハワイの近海の海底を進んでいくので、お魚や亀が間近で見れますし、加えて戦争で海に沈んだ飛行機や船も見ることができ、良い経験をさせていただきました。
また、あまり潜水艦に乗る機会がないので、良い経験になりました。特に、潜水艦が海中から現れるところは圧巻です！
とても楽しかったです！！

The shark sushi is the best!! I want to participate again next time!!

サメのすりる最高！！
次回も参加したい！！

We participated with our family at the end of August!

Among the many dolphin tours, we chose Private Dolphin Middle School because the start time was late and it seemed easy to enter the water with the speedboat. The lack of information about meal times made it seem like meeting dolphins and turtles was the primary goal. And our expectations were spot on! It’s rare for things to go just as you hope, but this plan allowed us to play to our heart's content☆

Now, about the dolphins, on the day I participated, we were able to swim with them while they were playing in the shallow waters. At first, they seemed to be in a group, but then they split into two. I stayed with the smaller group, and they swam leisurely while playing, coming so close that I could almost touch them if I reached out! However, when they decided to swim fast, they were incredibly quick, and it was over in an instant as they returned to the open sea.

I was completely satisfied to have swum with the dolphins! After that, we moved to the sea where the turtles live. Here, we experienced another amazing moment!!! Swimming with the turtles was also incredibly wonderful. In terms of relaxation, I might even think that turtles are more soothing than dolphins... I felt like I caught a glimpse of the Dragon Palace.

Even now (September 11), I’m still soaking in the wonderful experience. Even though I just returned, I’m already thinking about participating again if I visit! (*^_^*)

８月末に家族で参加しました！

数あるイルカツアーの中で、私立イルカ中学を選んだのは、開始時間が遅い事と、スピードボートでしかも海に入り易そうな形であった事。食事時間等が書いてなくイルカやかめに合う事が第一目的に思えた事でした。
そしてその予想は大的中！！思った通りって実は中々ないのですが、「こうだったらいいのになっ」と言うプランで、思う存分遊ばせて頂きました☆

さてさて、問題(笑)のイルカですが、私が参加した日も、浅瀬で遊んでいて、一緒に泳ぐ事が出来ました。
最初は、群れていたようですが、途中で二手に分かれました。私は少ないイルカについていたのですが、彼らは遊びながらゆったり泳いでくれて、手を伸ばせばあたっちゃう！と思うほどの距離まで近づく事もありました(*^_^*)
でもやはり本気になったら早い早い(笑)沖に戻って行くのはあっという間でした。

イルカと泳げた事で大満足！のうえ今度はカメを見に、カメのお家のある海まで移動。
ここでまた新たな感動が！！！カメと泳ぐ事もとってもとっても素敵です。癒しの要素で言えば、イルカよりもカメの方が断然上かもしれない・・・なんて思ってしまったりして☆
竜宮城を垣間見た気持ちになりました。

今（９月１１日）になっても、まだ余韻に浸るほどの、素晴らしさ。
また訪れたら絶対参加したいと、帰ったばかりなのにもう思ってます(*^_^*)

Since I was scheduled to arrive in Hawaii around 10 AM, I looked for tours available in the afternoon and decided to go to Sea Life Park. Unfortunately, I wasn't sure if I could make it in time for the shuttle bus, so I went there on my own. I checked the schedule for THE BUS routes 22 and 23 (some of which do not go to Sea Life Park) and the trolley's Blue Line online. It's best to allow about an hour for travel.

We took the 22 bus from the bus stop in front of the Waikiki Trade Center. You pay $2 (no change given) when you get on. Then, we headed to the park while enjoying views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.

It felt like a relatively small and old-style marine park. After checking in at the entrance, we went inside and checked in again for the dolphin experience tour at the merchandise area deep in the aquarium. Japanese is not widely understood, and the English spoken has a strong accent that makes it hard to catch everything. After the explanation, we moved with our belongings to the dolphin pool. It was fine not to rent a locker.

Once we reached the dolphin pool, there was about 5-6 minutes of explanation in English, alongside a few broken explanations for Japanese visitors. Then, we put on life jackets and placed our belongings and towels at the poolside before entering the dolphin pool. The dolphin trainers spoke relatively good Japanese, so it was manageable. After that, we just enjoyed ourselves. Since we chose the adventure option, we swam while holding onto the dolphins' fins. They touched us and jumped in response to our signals...

Afterward, we took our belongings to the outdoor shower and changing room. We waited for about 40 minutes for the photos of us kissing the dolphins to be ready for purchase. They were about $13 each. It was expensive, but we ended up buying them anyway! The return buses in the evening came every 20-30 minutes.

ハワイに午前１０時すぎにつく予定だったので、午後からいけるツアーを探した結果、シーライフパークにいくことにしました。残念ながら送迎バスの時間に間に合うかどうかわからなかったので、自力で現地へ。行きは１時間に１～２本しかないＴＨＥ　ＢＵＳの２２番と２３番（シーライフパークまでいかないものもあり）の時刻とトロリーのブルーラインをネットで調べました。所要時間は１時間くらいみたほうがいいです。
私たちはワイキキトレードセンター前のバス停から２２番のバスにのりました。前からのってはじめに２ドル（おつりなし）はらいます。それからワイキキビーチやダイアモンドヘッドをみながら現地へ。
わりと小さくて古いカンジの水旅園ってカンジです。入り口でチェックインしてから中にはいり、水族園奥のグッズ売り場の中でもう一度イルカの体験ツアーのチェックイン。日本語はあまり通じません。英語もクセがあって聞き取りにくいです。説明のあと、イルカのプールまで荷物をもって移動。ロッカー借りなくても大丈夫でした。
　イルカプールについてから、英語の説明５～６分している横で日本人むけにカタコトの説明が５つほど。それからライフジャケットをつけて荷物やタオルをプールサイドにおいてイルカプールへ。イルカの調教師の人たちは比較的日本語使ってくれるので平気です。あとは楽しむだけ。私たちはアドベンチャーだったので仰向けのイルカの手につかまって泳ぎました。タッチしたり私たちの合図にあわせてジャンプしてくれたり・・・。
　終わったあとは荷物もって屋外にあるシャワーと更衣室へ。４０分まってイルカとキスしている写真ができあがり購入。一枚１３ドルくらいです。高いけどやっぱり買っちゃいました！！帰りの夕方のバスは２～３０分ごとでした。