All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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。
　
　

You can enter the pool with dolphins, touch them, and even kiss them. Interacting with dolphins under the blue sky is very healing. My younger child was three years old, but since everyone wears life jackets, there were no problems at all.

いるかと一緒のプールに入り、いるかに触ったり、キスしたりできます。青空の下でのいるかとのふれあいは、とても癒されます。下の子どもが３歳でしたが、ライフジャケットを全員着用するので、全く問題ありませんでした。

At 6 AM, a bus came to pick us up, and after about an hour of dozing off while swaying, we got ready and boarded the boat. As we set off, just a little offshore, we already spotted dolphins! After a few more minutes of traveling, we discovered a pod of dolphins!

Participants jumped into the sea one after another, wearing masks and fins, and we could hear the dolphins' calls. Although the dolphins were faster and kept a bit of distance, it was my first time desperately chasing after a dolphin swimming right below me. It was completely different from the dolphins at an aquarium and definitely worth seeing.

It might be a good idea to bring a larger bath towel. The water temperature was a bit low in the morning, and while the boat ride was fun and fast, it was cold on the way back. The snack set provided in a bag was very tasty and came in handy.

In the afternoon, we headed out to the North Shore and enjoyed the Tantalus night view.

朝６時台にバスでお迎えが来て、うとうとと揺られること１時間程。
準備をして船に乗り、さあ出発！と船が動き出してちょっと沖に出るともうイルカが！ここは見るだけで更に走ること数十分。イルカの群れを発見！
マスクを付けて、フィンも付けて参加者が次々に海に飛び込むと、イルカの鳴き声が聞こえて来ました。
一緒に泳ぐ、といってもイルカの方が速いし、距離はちょっと離れてたけど、自分のすぐ下を泳いで行くイルカに必死になって追いすがるなんて初めて♪
水族館のイルカとは全く違うし、一見の価値ありです。
大き目のバスタオルを持参した方がいいかも。水温は朝だからちょっと低いし、ボートはスピードがあって楽しいけど
帰りは寒かったな。
バッグ毎くれた軽食セットがとてもおいしく重宝しました。
午後出発・ノースショアとタンタラス夜景の

This is my third time riding. Fortunately, I've encountered turtles and rays every time. Even if the waves are a bit high, it's calm inside. I definitely recommend using a video camera over a still camera.

乗るのは３回目。幸運にも、毎回亀やエイに会えてます。多少波が高くても中は静か。カメラよりもビデオのほうが断然お勧め。

We participated with three adults and two children (ages 6 and 4). After the tour, the kids kept saying things like, "We saw a turtle!" and "There was a plane at the bottom of the sea!" over and over again. I'm glad it became a great memory for both the kids and the adults.

大人３人、子供２人（６歳と４歳）で参加しました。子どもたちはツアーが終わった後も、亀が見えたね~とか、海の底に飛行機があったね~と何度も何度も口にしてました。子供にも大人にもいい思い出になってよかったです。

It was my first experience, and I participated with some anxiety, but it was a very satisfying tour. I definitely want to join again. However, there were no explanations in Japanese, and everything was in English, so those who don't understand English might feel anxious. You can manage by mimicking what others do, but... The bus driver on the way there was driving too fast. I was surprised that the bus was different on the way back.

初めての体験で不安ありながらの参加でしたが、大満足のツアーでした。是非また参加したいと思います。
ただ、日本語での説明がなく全て英語だったので英語が分からない方は不安になるかもしれないです。
見よう見真似でもなんとかなりますが・・・
行きのバスの運転手は飛ばしすぎです。帰りは、バスが違っててびっくりしました。

very very interesting, exciting experience.
i saw turtle under the see.
this is amazing.

this is definitely the activity for you. The staff aboard the boat are very friendly and knowledgeable (thanks Jeremy and Phillip!), and there WILL be sharks. I've actually been on a dive with sharks without a cage, so this wasn't as breathtaking for me, but if you've never seen sharks in the wild, I highly recommend this activitiy.

Shortly after setting sail, we received news of dolphins! Although there were only a few, it was touching to see a mother and her baby swimming closely together (nursing?). When we hurried to chase them, they quickly swam away, but when we swam slowly, we could see their relaxed姿 up close. Later, at the turtle house we visited, there were about five or six sea turtles of various sizes resting, and they would occasionally come up for air, getting so close that we had to dodge to avoid bumping into them. For those who have never snorkeled before, practicing a bit beforehand will make the experience even more enjoyable. If anyone is heading to Hawaii, I highly recommend this tour.

　出航して早々にイルカ出現！の報せ。数は少なかったが親子で寄り添って（授乳？）泳ぐ姿が見られて感動。あせって追いかけると向こうも速いスピードで逃げていくけれど、ゆったりと泳ぐと彼らのリラックスした姿も間近に見られる。そのあと観にいった亀ハウスには大小５~６頭のウミガメが休んでいて、時々息継ぎに浮かんでくると急接近してぶつからないようにこっちが身をかわすほどだった。シュノーケリングをしたことがない人は、少しでも練習してから行くとより楽しめる。これからハワイに行く人がいたら、ぜひすすめたいツアーだ。

The day before, my husband was down with a sunburn, so I participated alone, but the staff and the other participants were all warm and friendly, which made it enjoyable.

I was a bit anxious because I had severe seasickness during the shark tour the day before, but this tour's boat felt like a rafting boat, allowing us to enjoy a bit of thrill while heading out to sea. I didn't feel sick at all and had a great time.

There were so many dolphins swimming right in front of us, jumping around, and I was so excited! This time, the dolphins were swimming really fast... I wished they would swim a bit slower... The staff lamented, but when we timed it right and jumped into the water, there were so many dolphins swimming below us! It was incredibly moving.

I dove three times and saw dolphins each time. For the fourth dive, we went to a sea turtle spot. The turtles were swimming leisurely right nearby! They came close enough that I could reach out and touch them. I think there were about six of them. It was very mystical.

When I told my husband about it, he regretted not being able to join. I definitely want to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii! I will be a repeat customer! Thank you very much.

　前日に旦那が日焼けでダウンし、１人での参加となったのでうが、スタッフはもちろん参加していた方達も温かい方達ばかりだったので、楽しく参加できました。
　前々日にサメツアーに参加した時、船酔いがひどかったので少し不安はあったのですが、このツアーのボートはラフテリングボートのような感じで少しスリルを味わいながら海に出たので、全然酔わずに、楽しかったです。
　イルカが目の前でたくさん泳いでいてジャンピングしている姿に大興奮！今回はイルカの泳ぐスピードが早い…もっとゆっくり泳いで~…とスタッフが嘆いていたのですが、タイミングと場所を見計らってドボンッと海の中へ入ると、下にいっぱいイルカが泳いでいる！！大感激でした。
　３回ダイブして全部イルカが見れました。
　４回目には海亀スポットへ。悠々と泳いでいる姿がすぐそこに！手を伸ばせばすぐ触れるぐらいの所まで海亀がきてくれました。６匹ぐらいはいたと思います。とても神秘的でした。
　旦那にも話をすると行けなかった事をすごく悔やんでいました。また次にハワイに行ったらぜひ参加したいと思います！！リピーターになります！！
　ありがとうございました。

This activity is exceptional & absolutely delivers!
As a group of three we boarded the North Shore boat in various stages of hangover from an international conference. One mate was viciously seasick, another repeatedly seasick and I was moderately seasick (only had to hang my head over the boat once). It is a testament to this excursion that although we all felt absolutely awful we thought it was AMAZING and would do it again in a heartbeat.
Do not pass up the opportunity to see these incredible animals in crystal clear deep waters. Be sure to have something for motion sickness as it is a bumpy ride on the boat and in the cage.

I participated with my 1 year and 6 month old child this time. I made a reservation online and brought a printed copy, which made me a bit anxious thinking, "Is that all?" but there were no problems, and we were able to enter right away.

We rented a car from the hotel and arrived in just under an hour. It was nice that we could stop by nearby shopping centers and places like Costco. However, please note that parking fees are separate at the park.

The staff can speak a little Japanese, and each person had a fresh experience touching the dolphins up close and taking commemorative photos.

The session lasted 45 minutes, and we had a lot of fun. The experience involved touching the dolphins, giving commands like "GO" or "spin" (though it was actually under the instructor's guidance), and watching them jump right in front of us.

A few photos cost around $30, and the DVD was about $39. Since the photos were taken up close, almost everyone purchased them. I think it's a good idea to include this cost in your budget.

今回1歳6ヶ月の子供と参加しました。
ネットで予約して、プリントアウトを持って行ったのですが、若干「それだけ？」と不安にはなったのですが、何の問題もなく、すぐに入場できました。

ホテルからレンタカーを借りていったのですが、１時間弱で到着。
周辺のショッピングセンターや、「コストコ」など好きな場所によれるのでよかったです。
ただ、パークでは、駐車場代が別途必要です。

スタッフは若干ですが日本語も話せますし、一人一人がイルカと間近で触ったり、記念撮影をしたりと新鮮な体験をしました。

時間も45分と長く、かなり楽しめました。
体験は、イルカを触る。
みんなでイルカにGOや回転などの指示を与える（ようにしているだけで、実際はインストラクター指示）
目の前でジャンプを見るなどです。

写真数枚で＄３０程度
DVD＄３９程度だったと思います。
でも間近でとられたものなので、ほぼ全員購入していました。
この費用も予算に入れておいた方がよいと思います。

I participated in a tour on July 8th. For my fifth and third-grade daughters, it was their first overseas trip, and amidst some anxiety, we finally got to meet wild dolphins, which had been our dream!

After reading various comments, I decided on this optional tour, but I had many concerns about whether my children, who had never snorkeled before, would really enjoy it... However, I called ahead to confirm, and their kind response put my mind at ease. We made sure to get enough sleep the night before, and with preparations like motion sickness medication, sunscreen, and measures against the cold after getting out of the water, the kids didn't feel burdened. We practiced snorkeling at Waikiki Beach the day before.

The staff taught us how to prevent fogging on the snorkels, how to put them on, and when to wear them, and since we wore life vests in the water, there was no worry about drowning.

On July 8th, we first snorkeled in a spot where colorful fish gathered, and we even encountered a turtle there. I was surprised that while snorkeling, my younger daughter was casually saying, "Ah! A turtle! Gill! Dory! Bubbles!" (Has she watched FINDING NEMO too much??). When we moved to the turtle point, a strangely-shaped turtle was swimming quite close to us. There was only one, but it seems my daughters touched its shell... Later, I told them, "You shouldn't touch it because it won't come back to the point." I'm sorry.

At the point where the dolphin pod was gathered, many boats were clustered. We entered the water while observing the dolphins and other boats to avoid startling them, and then we desperately but quietly followed the dolphins. Dolphins are graceful but swim so fast! (Of course, they do...) My younger daughter told me, "Mom! Swim faster!"

Next time we join a tour, she says her goal is not just to chase after the dolphins but to play with them as well.

Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful time. SATO's mother.

7月8日にツアーに参加しました。
5年生と3年生の娘たちにとっては初めての海外旅行で不安の中、念願の野生のイルカとの対面を果たしました！

いろいろな方のコメントを読み、このオプショナルに決めましたが、シュノーケル未体験の子供たちが本当に楽しめるのか沢山の不安が・・・
でも、出発前に電話をして確認し、親切な対応に一安心。
前の日に睡眠をとっていて、酔い止めや日焼け止めや海からあがってからの寒さ対策などの用意があれば子供たちに負担はかかりませんでしたよ。ウチはシュノーケルは前日にワイキキビーチで練習しました。
スタッフの方がシュノーケルのくもり止めやくもらないつけ方・着けるタイミングなども教えてくれますし、海での中ではベスト着用ですので、溺れる心配はありません。

7月8日は・・まず色とりどりの魚の集まる場所でシュノーケル、ここでカメにも出会いました。
シュノーケルしてるのに下の娘が「あ゛っ~カメ！ギル！ドリー！バブルス！がいる！！」（ＦＩＮＤＩＮＧ　ＮＩＭＯの観すぎ？？）と普通にしゃべっているのにも驚きました。
カメのポイントに移動すると甲羅の歪なカメが相当近くで泳いでいました。一匹でしたが娘たちは甲羅に触ったらしく・・後で「ポイントに来なくなるから触ったらいけないよ」と伝えました。ごめんなさい。
イルカ集団が集まっているポイントにはたくさんの船が集まっていました。
イルカを刺激しないようにイルカと他の船との様子をうかがっての入水、その後は必死にでも静かにイルカの姿を追いました。イルカって優雅だけど泳ぐの速い！（そりゃそうだけど・・）下の娘に「ママ！速く泳いで！」と注意されました。
次回ツアーに参加するときにはイルカの姿を追って泳ぐだけでなく、イルカたちと戯れたいのが目標だそうです。

スタッフの皆様、楽しい時間をありがとうございました。ＳＡＴＯ母

Unforgettable. Amazing. Incredible. Awesome. Those are just a few! This was truly an adventure of a lifetime. Enjoyed every second on that boat.

I think it was comparable to other cruising options in terms of cost.

コスト的にも他のクルージングと比べて遜色なかったと思います。

It was what we expected and we had a good time.

Hello to all the staff,

I recently participated with my wife. It was our first time, and I was nervous, but we got to see many dolphins, turtles, and colorful fish, which was a lot of fun. Thank you very much!

My wife wanted to swim with dolphins in Hawaii, so we decided to join a tour, but I wasn't confident in my swimming skills...

So, I desperately searched through various dolphin experience tours by reading testimonials and participant blogs to find the best option.

- Safe for beginners and those who are not good at swimming
- Japanese-speaking staff
- Friendly staff
- Opportunity to meet dolphins

After actually participating in this private dolphin school, my wife was thrilled to meet many dolphins, and thanks to the staff, my nervousness eased, and I was very satisfied.

Since we haven't participated in other tours, I can't compare, but my wife and I are glad we chose this tour.

Thank you very much!!

スタッフの皆さん、こんにちは。

先日、夫婦で参加させていただいた者です。
初めての参加で緊張していたのですが、
たくさんのイルカや亀、色とりどりの
魚にも会え、とても楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました！

ハワイでイルカと泳ぎたいという妻の希望で
ツアーに参加しようと決めたのですが、
僕は泳ぎに自信がありません・・・

そこで、数あるイルカ体験ツアーから、
体験談や参加者のブログなどを読み、
どこが良いか必死に探しました。

・初めてでも、泳ぎが苦手でも安心
・日本語が話せる
・スタッフの感じが良さそう
・イルカと会えそう

実際に、この私立イルカ中学に参加してみて、
たくさんのイルカに会えた妻も大喜びで、
泳ぎが苦手な僕もスタッフのおかげで、
緊張がほぐれ、大満足でした。

他のツアーに参加したことがないので、
比べようもないのですが、僕たち夫婦は
このツアーに決めて良かった思っています。

ありがとうございました！！