All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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！！

This was a great trip and exceeded our expectations. Seeing sharks circling up from the deep to come and feed in close attendence with Trumpetfish and a random Tuna was a sight I will never forget. The water was so blue and clear that it was like watching on film. If there is one thing that you do when you go to Hawaii then this should be it. With the correct balance between ecology, safety and fun this must be the best activity by a mile and it still leaves time for surfing in the afternoon! Brilliant.

I have dived before, but this was my first time swimming with dolphins! After about an hour's drive from the hotel, we got on the boat... and then we spotted a pod of dolphins!! Once we entered the water, we were surprised to hear the dolphins' cries after a while. They came close to us, and I was so moved. It was really fun. We moved to another spot and even got to see some turtles!

The staff were great, and it was a fun and friendly atmosphere where we could relax and enjoy the ocean! I think beginners would be fine here too~! I was also happy to receive a bag that had water and snacks in it♪ It's a bag that seems perfect for the beach~★

I want to go back to Hawaii and meet the dolphins again.

ダイビングはやったことあるのですが、イルカと泳ぐのは今回が初めて！
ホテルから1時間くらい車に乗って、ボートに乗って･･
すると、イルカの群れが見えてきました！！
海に入って、しばらくするとイルカの泣き声が聞こえて
くるからビックリ、
イルカが近くにやってきて感動しっぱなしでした。
ホントに楽しかったです。
ポイントを移動して、亀さんにも会えました！

スタッフさんも、楽しかったし、和気藹々として
リラックスしながら海を満喫できました！
初心者に方も、ここなら大丈夫だと思いますよ~！
お水や軽食が入っていたバックももらえて嬉しかったです♪
ビーチで活躍しそうなバックなんですよ~★

またハワイへ行ったら、イルカに会いに行きたいです。

This was a brilliant trip and definitely one of the highlights of my holiday. To be just inches away from a 12ft Tiger Shark is a remarkable experience. Also got some brilliant pictures with my underwater camera. Loads of big sharks, crystal clear waters, friendly and knowledgable staff - a real must-do!

What a great experience our dive was. Thank you, for making my first trip to Hawaii and my first dive with sharks the best. I enjoyed every part of this encounter from the staff to the sharks. We would love to do it again someday. Aloha...

Great ride out to the site. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They helped my daughter who did not want to get in the water take great pictures (she is 8). They were great.

I went to Northshore with the intention of relaxing and taking it easy. At the beach, I took off my shoes to feel the waves, observed a turtle basking in the sun just a meter away, leisurely walked along a simple path, and admired the mangoes abundantly growing in the gardens of ordinary homes...

Now, we had dinner at Sunset Beach. There was a shrimp farm at the northern end, and they prepared fresh shrimp from there in a picnic box for us. I was pleased to see that our guide was mindful of the timing to provide us with warm dishes.

I recommend this place for those who want to unwind.

Northshore は、ゆっくり・のんびりを目的にして行きました。浜では、裸足になって波を感じ、上陸して日向ぼっこ中の亀さんを1メートル先に観察し、何と言うこともない道をのんびり歩き、マンゴーが普通の家の庭にたわわに実っているのを眺め・・・
さて、Sunset Beach で夕食をしました。北端に海老の養殖場があって、そこからの新鮮な海老を調理してピクニック用ボックスにしてくれました。我々に暖かい料理を提供しようとガイドさんが時間配分に気を使っているのが嬉しかったです。
のんびりしたい人にお勧めです。

A really proffesional activity, the staff were friendly and attentive, funny and informative.

We started the day being scared of sharks and ended up wanting to pat them! Probably not a good idea though as they have big teeth!

We were able to see a pod of dolphins right after departing on the boat. The baby dolphin and the mother dolphin were really cute. It was my first time snorkeling, so I was a bit scared at first, but I quickly got used to it and was able to enjoy it. Also, the sea turtles were large, which surprised me. The clarity of the water was amazing, and it was really beautiful. The sight of fish swimming attached to the shell of the sea turtle was truly stunning.

ﾎﾞｰﾄで出発してすぐにイルカの群れに
会うことが出来ました。
赤ちゃんｲﾙｶとお母さんｲﾙｶは本当に
可愛かったです。
ｼｭﾉｰｹﾙが初めてだったので最初は
少し怖かったけど、すぐに慣れて
楽しむ事が出来ました。
また、海亀も大きくて、びっくり
しました。海の透明度もあり、
すごくキレイでした。
海亀の甲羅に魚がくっついて
泳いでいる姿は本当にきれいでした。

Bob was the best thing we did on the entire island! The staff was EXTREMELY friendly and made sure everyone had fun!!

I participated in a spiritual tour.

After about an hour's drive from Waikiki, we arrived at the dock where we were each given a snorkeling set and a life jacket.

From there, we transferred to a boat that could hold about a dozen people, but when I went, it was full, and my husband was instructed to sit on the edge of the boat (laughs).

And off we went! The Hawaiian breeze felt wonderful, and I was in the mood of "Hawaii is the best~☆".

We sped to the spot where dolphins had appeared the day before, but there were no dolphins there... After moving around for a while without seeing any dolphins, we decided to look for sea turtles first and went snorkeling.

There were so many sea turtles! We were able to see about three at once, and it was amazing.

After that, we searched for dolphins again, but no matter where we went, we couldn't find any (tears).

Since we didn't see any dolphins today, we unfortunately had to return to the dock...

I was really disappointed. I wanted to swim with the dolphins.

When we were leaving, a staff member said, "I'm sorry you couldn't see any dolphins," but since they are living creatures, it can't be helped.

This became the theme for my next trip to Hawaii.

As everyone says, it gets quite cold after being in the water and then getting back on the boat, so I think it would be good to bring something like a windbreaker.

That concludes my experience of not seeing the dolphins.

スピリチュアルツアーに参加しました。

ワイキキから車で1時間ほどしたところから船着場に到着すると、それぞれにシュノーケリングセットとライフジャケットを配られます。

そこから１０数名程度乗れるボートに乗り換えますが、
私が行ったときは満員で、旦那はボートのヘリに座るように指示されていました（笑

そこから出発です！ハワイの風が心地よくて、「ハワイ最高~☆」ってな気分です。

昨日イルカが現れたというポイントまで船を走らせますが、そこにはイルカおらず。。
しばらくあっちへこっちへ移動してもイルカがいなかったので、先に海がめを見ようということになり、シュノーケリングをしました。

海がめいっぱいいました。３匹くらいいっぺんに見ることができて、感激でした。

そこからまたイルカを探すのですが、行けど行けどイルカが見つからず（涙

今日はイルカは見られなかったとのことで、残念ながら船着場に戻ることになりました。。

本当に残念です。私もイルカと泳ぎたかったー。

帰るときにスタッフの人に「イルカに会えなくてごめんね」と言われましたが、生き物なので致し方ないですね。

次のハワイのテーマになりました。


皆さんが言うように、水につかった後に船に乗るとかなり寒いので、ウィンドブレーカーみたいなのを持っていくとよいなと思いました。


以上、見れなかった場合の体験談でした。

I had a great time.
There were large groups of dolphins swimming so close that I felt I could touch them.
The ocean was incredibly beautiful, unlike anything I've ever seen before, and I was amazed.
There were also many colorful fish, which was mystical.
I felt very relaxed.
At first, I was quite anxious since it was my first time doing something like this, but the staff were all friendly and answered any questions I had, which made me feel at ease.
It was a very enjoyable day, and I would love to go again whenever I have the time!

とても楽しかったです
イルカの大群が居て、触れられそうな位近くまで泳いできます
海も今までみたことのないようなくらい綺麗で驚きました
色鮮やかな魚も沢山居て、神秘的です。
とても癒されました。
初めはこういうのは初めてなのでかなり不安でしたが
スタッフの方々も皆フレンドリーで何でも質問したら教えてくれるので、安心しました。
とても楽しい一日でした、また何時か時間があれば行きたいです！！

You have a list called "10 things to do before I die" and you've just marked one thing as 'done' - this is what this tour feels like. Do it, and you won't regret. Just don't forget a pill of Bonine and waterproof camera with a long strap that you can put around your neck. If your camera is not waterproof, take it anyway, because you can take great pictures even from the boat.

So glad we did it!!
Kids loved it. Thrilling.
Captain Rich & Cory were very informative & friendly!
What a trip!

Spectacular way to view fish. Very relaxing & exciting at the same time. Felt very safe.