All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I had a great time. The crew was outstanding and helpful. The ocean was really rough and I got thrown around in the cage a little. Plenty of sharks and a great experience.

I can go underwater exploring because I dive, but my parents and my little nephews and nieces cannot. So, I participated in the Atlantis Submarine. I was able to see more fish than I expected and even encountered a sea turtle. Additionally, we went to a really deep place, allowing me to experience an unknown world that diving alone wouldn't provide. I could also hear explanations in Japanese, and above all, it was an easy option for anyone to dive to the ocean floor. It was a really fun experience.

私は、ダイビングをするので、海中散策が可能ですが！！
父母や、小さい甥っ子・姪っ子は出来ません。
そこで　アトランティス潜水艦に参加しました。
思ったより、多くの魚を見ることができ、海がめにも遭遇。
また、すごい深いところまで行くので、ダイビングでは未知の世界も体験出来ました。
日本語で説明も聞けましたし、何よりも簡単に海底潜ることが
誰でも可能なOPです。すごく楽しい体験でした。

I had an amazing experience!! It felt more like the dolphins were playing with me rather than me training them, but with my guidance, the dolphins jumped, danced, and gave kisses... and before I knew it, it was over. It was such a fun time. I wish I could take the dolphins back to Japan; they were so cute. In the future, even though it's a bit pricey, I would love for my children to have this experience too.

体験してきました！！
調教するというより、イルカに遊んで頂いた感じですが、
一応私の支持で、イルカがジャンプや、フラやキスをしてくれて・・あっという間に終わってしまいましたが、
すごく楽しい時間でした。日本につれて帰りたいぐらい
イルカかわいかったです。
将来は、少し高いですが、子供にもさせた体験です。

I was considering a dinner cruise, but since I wanted to see the blue sea and sky, I opted for lunch instead. I heard that seating is first-come, first-served (from this post), so I took the trolley and arrived early. The weather was nice, and I was able to get a window seat, which was great. I also enjoyed the cultural class.

However, the meal was a bit rushed and hectic. The boat didn't sway as much as I expected, and above all, the Kona coffee served on board was exquisite. Lastly, for couples planning to go, it seems that if the boat is full, there is a possibility of sharing a table with others. Both of our neighbors were at shared tables.

ディナークルーズにしようか迷ったのですが、せっかくだから、青い海と空を見たくてランチにしました。
席が先着順だと聞いていたので（こちらの書き込みで）トロリーで早めに行きました。天気もよく、窓側の席も取れたので、よかったです。カルチャー教室も楽しめました。
ただ、食事は慌しくて大変でした。船は思ったより揺れなかっし、何と言っても、船内で出されるコナコーヒーは絶品でした。最後に一つ、カップルで行かれるかたは、満席の場合に相席になる可能性もあるみたいです。私たちの両隣は、どちらも相席でした。

I had an absolutely wonderful time!! My favorite was the Sea Trek (＾＾). There were various fish, and being able to touch the rays was the best part. The only downside was that, unfortunately, the dolphin show was canceled due to the bad weather, and it was very cold because of the rain. However, don't worry about sudden rain; you can purchase rain gear at the shop.

と～～っても楽しかったです!!　わたしのお気に入りは、シートレックです（＾＾）　いろいろな魚がいて、中でもエイは触れたりできて、最高でした。　少し残念なのは、あいにくの天気でイルカショーが中止になったのと、雨のためとても寒かったことですね；；　しかし急な雨でもあせらないで、ショップにて雨具用品を購入してください。　

This is my fifth time in Hawaii, and this time I went on a submarine with my wife. We encountered sea turtles twice, which was moving. Next time, I would like to see the stars on the Big Island. It was fun, thank you very much.

ハワイは5回目ですが今回家内と潜水艦に乗りました
ウミガメが2回出逢いました感動しました次回はハワイ島の
星を見たいと思っています。楽しかった有り難うございました・

Being able to feel the dolphins and swim with them was absolutely amazing. In wild dolphin watching, you definitely can't touch them, and it's not something you can do at aquariums in Japan. The price is reasonable, but it's worth participating. This time, there were only the two of us Japanese participants, possibly due to some mix-up, but when I mentioned that I only understood Japanese, they were accommodating. The signals were not that difficult. If you want to interact more, it's better to pay an additional $50 for the Royal Swim. Either way, I think you'll have a great experience.

イルカの感触がわかるさらに一緒に泳げるって事が最高によかったです。
野生のイルカウォッチングではゼッタイに触れない、日本の水族館ではできない一緒に遊ぶということができます。
値段はそこそこですが、参加する価値はあります。
今回は何かの手違いか日本人は私たち二人しかいませんでしたが、日本語しかわからない旨を言えば、対応してくれました。
それほど難しい合図もありません。
もっとふれあいたいと思う方は50ドル追加してロイヤルスイムに申し込んだ方がいいです。
どちらにしてもいい体験ができると思います。

I have participated in several cruises so far, and it was great. I didn't have high expectations for the food considering the price, but it was satisfying. There were various performances, and time flew by quickly. It was nice to hear Hawaiian songs live as well.

いままでにいくつかのクルーズに参加しましたが、良かったです。値段的に食事は期待していなかったのですが、満足出来るものでした。いろんなパフォーマンスもあり、時間のたつのが早く感じました。ハワイアンソングも生で聞く事が出来て良かったです。

I could not go in the cage as the mask interfered with my dentures but as it was my grandaughter's birthday gift...it was fun to watch her and I could see lots of sharks from the boat (even though it was very rough water).

I participated in the 10 AM session on November 19. We departed from the meeting point on time and headed to the beach. From there, we boarded a boat and made our way to the submarine. The beauty of the blue sea viewed from the boat was so stunning that I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!" The moment the submarine surfaced with big bubbles was definitely worth seeing.

I chose a seat at the very back on the right side of the submarine. The explanations were in Japanese, but unfortunately, I couldn't hear the announcements from the lady speaking in front very well, possibly due to my position. However, the view of the seabed from the window was absolutely amazing, and I was deeply moved by the sight of fish and sea turtles swimming gracefully in the beautiful sea. It was also impressive to see the children sitting nearby getting so excited. I believe that no matter where you sit, you'll have an equally good view.

On the way back, we split into groups for those returning to the hotel and those wanting to go to Ala Moana Shopping Center, and they arranged cars for us. Additionally, for those going to Ala Moana, there was a very helpful service where a car would come every hour to take us back to Waikiki!

11月19日10時の回に参加しました。
時間通りに集合場所から出発し、ビーチへ。
そこから船に乗り、潜水艦へと向かいました。船上から見る海の青の美しさは思わず「きれ~」と声に出してしまう程です。ボコボコっと大きな泡が出てきて潜水艦が海上へ現われる瞬間は見る価値がありました。
潜水艦では私は右側一番後方の席に座ることに。
日本語の説明だったのですが、位置が悪かったのか前でお姉さんが話しているアナウンスがあまり聞こえなかったのが残念でした。
窓から見える海底の様子は本当に最高で、魚やウミガメが綺麗な海を気持ちよさそうに泳いでいる様子にとても感動して思わず窓にはりつきそうになりました。近くに座っていた子供さんが興奮しまくっていたのも印象的です。どこの場所に座っても平等にいい景色が見れると思います。
帰りは、ホテルに帰る人、アラモアナショッピングセンターに行きたい人と分かれて車を出してくださり、またアラモアナに行った人は1時間毎に迎えの車が来てワイキキまで送ってくれるというとってもありがたいサービスがありました！

This submarine dive was awesome. It goes down about 120 feet and makes its way through two shipwrecks, a plane crash, U of Hawaii's artificial coral project... Not to mention all the fish and wildlife you see. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience! However, do pay attention to the languages set for the time you go. But if you happen to get on a Japanese tour, there are headphones with English.

I would highly reccomend this to anyone! Best excursion I have ever done. I would have done it everyday if I could have.

This was a great adventure! Being in the cage is extremely rough, and you have to hold on to avoid getting thrown around by the huge waves, but this is a small problem! There must have been at least 15-20 sharks (Galapagos and sandbar sharks) swimming all around, and rubbing on the cage! I would recommend this activity to anyone who can handle a rough ocean. It was one of the best things we did in Hawaii!! Take anti-nausea pills, as the waves are huge, and the boat rocks hard (even for those who don't think they get seasick).

The day before the wedding in Hawaii, I participated with my parents and my partner's parents, a total of six people, to foster friendship.

We really enjoyed the activity!! Especially the blue sea seen from the boat on the way to the submarine! It was beautiful!! (You should definitely go up to the deck!!) Once on the submarine, we saw many fish, turtles, and sharks, and there were thorough explanations in Japanese, which made my parents happy.

If you understand a little English, I highly recommend trying the English explanations as well. They provide clear and interesting information! (When wearing headphones, you might hear other guests suddenly burst into laughter during the English explanations, which makes you curious about what's going on, haha!)

ハワイ挙式の前日、親睦も兼ねて両家両親・計6人で参加してきました。

アクティビティ自体は大変楽しむことが出来ました!!とくに潜水艦までいくまでの船からみる海の青さ！キレイ!!（絶対デッキにあがるべき!!）
潜水艦に乗ってからも魚や亀やサメなど沢山見え、日本語の説明もしっかりあり、親も喜んでいました。

また少し英語が分かる方は、英語の説明も是非トライしてみてください。分かりやすくいろんな話をしてくれます！（ヘッドホンをしていると、英語の説明を受けているお客さんが突然爆笑したりして　ナニナニ？と気になります　笑）

It has been a dream of mine for a long, long time! Swimming with dolphins... I participated in a communication session with dolphins that trainers conduct at domestic aquariums! My husband and I joined the Royal Swim, and I got to hold onto the dolphin's dorsal fin and be pulled along, and they pushed the soles of my feet so I could glide through the water like Superman. The closeness with the dolphins was 100%! I touched their backs and bellies multiple times, and I can't even describe how amazing it felt! They are so smart, cute, and the ultimate source of healing. The Royal Swim is more expensive than other programs, but if you're looking for that close interaction with the dolphins, I absolutely recommend the Royal Swim.

ずっと、ずっと夢だったんです！イルカちゃんと一緒に泳ぐの・・・。国内の水族館等で、トレーナーの方がやっているイルカちゃんとのコミニケーションやっちゃいました！！私は、主人とロイヤルスイムの参加だったんですが、イルカちゃんの背びれに捕まって引っ張って貰ったり、両足の裏を押して貰って、スーパーマンみたいに水辺を滑ったり、イルカちゃんとの密着度１００％でした！！背中とお腹両方何度も触りましたが、なんて説明したら良いのか分からないくらい気持ちいぃ～～～！それに、賢くて、可愛くて最高の癒しです。ロイヤルスイムは、他のプログラムよりお値段は高いですが、イルカちゃんとの密着度を求めるなら、絶対ロイヤルスイムをお勧めします。

This was by far and away the most amazing experience of my life. Anyone that is coming to hawaii should go out and get in the water with these beautiful creatures. Its an experience unlike any other.

I participated in a premium tour. This was my first time in Hawaii and my first activity, so I was a bit anxious about how the transportation would work, but I went to the pickup location. However, from the moment I got on the bus until I got off the return bus, there was a proper explanation (system) in place, which allowed me to participate with peace of mind.

Regarding the submarine, I felt there might be some variability depending on the direction you sit, but since it's a natural experience, I think that's unavoidable (actually, you can't choose as you are guided to one of the two entrances). Nonetheless, I was able to see many fish on the ocean floor that you normally wouldn't see, and I was impressed by the abundance and beauty of the fish.

プレミアムツアーに参加して来ました。
今回の参加が、初めてのハワイ、かつ初めてのアクティビティで、どのような形で送迎してもらえるのかも分からず、多少の不安を持ちつつピックアップ場所に行きました。
しかし、バスに乗る時から、帰りのバスを降りる時まで、きちんとした説明（システム）があり、安心して参加することが出来ました。
潜水艦については、乗る方向によって若干の当たり外れがあるようにも思いましたが、自然のものであり、止むを得ないと思います（というか、２箇所ある入り口のどちらかに案内されるので選べないですが）が、普通は見るのことのできない海底のたくさんの魚が見ることができ、魚の多さやきれいさに感動しました。

The staff, fluent in Japanese, arrived on time to pick us up.

We spent nearly 40 minutes diving in the sea, exploring the coral reefs.

I was so moved by the beautiful ocean that I felt like crying.

It was easy because there were explanations in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

時間通りに日本語ぺらぺらのスタッフが迎えにきてくれた

４０分近く海に潜って、サンゴ礁などを見た

きれいな海に感動して、泣きそうだった

日本語、中国語と韓国語の説明があるので楽だった

It was an amazing experience! I was so thrilled to see a shark so close up! The crew was great and very friendly.

I participated in the 9:00 tour on October 27! Since I was with my elderly parents this time and we couldn't dive, we decided to take a submarine to see the underwater world easily. The shuttle boat to the submarine was quite rocky, but when we went out on deck, the blue sea was beautiful! It was fun to see a pod of dolphins jumping alongside us (unfortunately, they didn't show up in the photos...). My mother, who is sensitive to motion, looked a bit unwell at first, but she felt better with the wind blowing on her, and she enjoyed watching the dolphins.

The view from the submarine had more sand than I expected, making it look murky. I heard there are no natural coral reefs, but there were planes and ships that have become homes for fish, and we could see fish, sea turtles, sharks, and even divers conducting research. The staff were friendly and accommodating, making for a pleasant experience. Inside the submarine, there was hardly any rocking, so my parents were fine. They enjoyed the deep blue world of the ocean.

１０／２７の９：００のツアーに参加してきました！
今回は高齢の両親連れのため、潜ることもできそうにないので、お手軽に海の中を見ようということで、潜水艦に乗ることにしました。
潜水艦へ行くまでのシャトルボートは結構揺れますが、甲板に出ていると、青い海がきれい！イルカの群れがジャンプしてついてきたりして楽しかったです☆（写真には残念ながら写ってないみたい・・）乗り物に弱い母は最初気分悪そうでしたが、外の風に吹かれているとマシだったそうで、イルカは喜んで見てました。
潜水艦からみた景色は思ったより砂が多くて濁っている感じ。天然のサンゴ礁はないそうですが、飛行機や船が魚のアパートになっていて、魚や海がめ、鮫、あと調査中のダイバーさんもみることができました。スタッフの方々もにこやかな対応で、気持ち良く過ごせました。潜水艦内はほとんど揺れは感じず、両親も大丈夫でしたよ。深海の青い世界を楽しんでました。

This was my first time participating, and it was really fun! The boat rocked quite a bit, but no one got seasick during our trip. The staff only spoke English, but they were cheerful, and there were no significant inconveniences. Once we got started, it was more exciting than scary, and it was truly a memorable experience that you rarely get to have. I wish we could have dived more. We went at the end of September, and it was really cold after we got out. Also, I'm glad I brought an underwater camera!

今回初めての参加でしたが本当に面白かったです！
船はかなり揺れましたが私たちの時は誰も船酔いしませんでした。スタッフの方は英語しか話せませんが陽気で特に不便な事もなかったです。
いざ始まってみると怖いというより滅多にできる体験ではないので本当に楽しく感動でした。
出来ればもっと沢山潜っていたかったです。
私たちが行ったのは９月末でしたが上がった後はすごく寒かったです。あと水中カメラは持っていってよかったです！

This time, our family of four (with a 4-year-old and a 1.5-year-old) participated. We were excited as we headed to Sea Life Park! For a while, my 4-year-old brother was scared and hesitant about the water. However, when a dolphin swam right in front of him and he got to touch it, his excitement skyrocketed, and he seemed to have a great time. My 1.5-year-old brother also managed to touch the dolphin while crying, feeling both surprised and happy.

Touching, kissing, and shaking hands with the dolphin was truly a wonderful memory.

The photos (shots with the dolphin) and DVDs sold in the park are quite expensive, but I thought they would be a nice keepsake, so I purchased photos and a DVD for all four of us. I haven't watched the DVD yet, but it was reassuring that we could see samples when purchasing it.

今回、家族4人（4歳と1歳半）の参加でした。
期待に胸を膨らませてｼｰﾗｲﾌﾊﾟｰｸに♪
参加してしばらくは水になれないで怖がっていた4歳の兄。
イルカが目の前を通って触れたことで一気にﾃﾝｼｮﾝがあがり、楽しそうにしてくれました。
1歳半の弟も泣きながらもイルカに触って驚き半分＆喜び半分と頑張ってくれました。

イルカに触って、キスして、握手できたのはほんといい記念になりました。

園内で販売している写真（イルカとのｼｮｯﾄ)＆ＤＶＤはお高いですが、記念になると思い、4人分の写真、ＤＶＤを購入しました。
まだＤＶＤは見てないですが、購入の際にサンプルを見れるので安心でした(^^)

I participated in a Japanese-language tour. Naturally, all the participants were Japanese, making it feel as if I were in Japan, but I was glad I chose a Japanese tour because I didn't miss any of the suddenly appearing fish. I was able to see many more fish than I expected, including sharks, rays, and sea turtles! I was torn between a premium tour and a regular one, but I had plenty of fun on the regular tour.

日本語の解説のツアーに参加しました。当然、参加者は日本人ばかりでまるで日本にいるかのようでしたが、突然現れる魚などを見逃すことがなく、日本語のツアーにしてよかったと思いました。
思っていた以上にたくさんの魚を見ることができました。サメやエイ、海がめも！
プレミアムか普通のツアーか迷いましたが、普通のツアーで十分に楽しめました。

This was probably my favorite thing I did in Hawaii. I was scared at first and made them bring me up, but I tried again and had to close my eyes as I was being lowered in the water. It was awesome once you got under water and could see all the fish. We got to feed them bread. We even saw a huge sea turtle while we were under there. It was the most unique thing I had ever done and would love to do it again. It's definitely something everyone should try and do while they're there.

my wife was affraid at first , but when it was over she couldnt wait to come back next year and do it again . we have traveled to hawaii many times and had many adventures , but of all , this was our favorite . great dvd by the way .

I participated in the Premium Submarine tour with a total of 11 family members, relatives, and friends. It was a very valuable experience to see turtles swimming and even sharks. Everyone was thrilled, and I'm glad we joined. However, the boat ride to and from the submarine can make you seasick, and some people who joined us got sick, so if you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must!

プレミアムサブマリン日本語の回に、家族・親戚・友達、総勢１１名で参加しました。
カメが泳いでいる姿やサメまで見れて、とても貴重な体験でした。みんなも大喜びで、参加して良かったです。
ただ、サブマリンまでの往復の船が酔いやすく、一緒に参加した人も酔ってしまったので、酔いやすい人は、酔い止め必須です！！

This is great for people who have never scuba dived before. It is a great initial experience to being under the water. Had lots of fun!

I found out that the Dolphin Encounter I had booked in advance wouldn't allow me to swim with the dolphins, so I upgraded to the Royal Swim for an additional $100.

This Royal Swim experience was a lot of fun as I got to be pushed by two dolphins and even stand on the water's surface, which was a bit acrobatic. However, since there were nearly 10 participants during that time, I only had about 10 minutes in total to touch and play with the dolphins (I was in the same pool for about 45 minutes).

At $200 for just 10 minutes of interaction, it felt a bit pricey, so I recommend asking at the reception to change to a time when there are fewer people (you'll need some English negotiation skills as Japanese won't be understood). The group after us had only three people and got to play with three dolphins, so I think that was a better deal.

現地で事前に申し込んでいたDolphin Encounterはイルカと泳げないことが分かり、一気にRoyal Swimにアップグレードしました。(＋$100)　
このRoyal Swimコースは2頭のイルカに足を押してもらい、水面に立てるようなちょっとアクロバティックなことができてとても楽しかったです。ただ、参加者が10人近くいた時間帯だったので、私がイルカを触ったり遊べた時間は合計で10分程度(同じプール内には45分くらいいました)

$200で10分のふれあいは高い気がしましたので、できれば受付で「一番人が少ない時間帯に変更したい」と申し出てみましょう(要英語の交渉力←日本語は通じない)。
私たちの後のグループはわずか3名で3頭のイルカと遊べたので、お徳だったと思います。

I had big expectations of this submarine ride and I was proven right. Equipment is well maintained. Staff are friendly and very competant, with great line handling and people skills. The experience was relaxing, entertaning and fun as well as having interest in more technical terms for underwater enthusiasts. The gift shop has some good value souveniers too.

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this time I wanted to join a tour that I had never done before, and I found this one. At first, my wife and I were anxious because the guide only spoke English and it involved sharks, but once we participated, the guide was kind and entertained us with easy-to-understand English mixed with Japanese. When we dove into the ocean, we were overwhelmed by the countless sharks in the incredibly blue sea, but by the end, my wife and I were so into it that we said we wanted to dive even more. I recommend this for those who are familiar with Hawaii and looking for some excitement.

ハワイには何度も行っていますが今回は今までにしたことのないツアーに参加したくてこのツアーを見つけました。
最初はガイドが英語のみだしサメということで妻と二人で不安でしたが実際に参加してみるとガイドの方は親切でわかりやすい日本語まじりの英語で楽しませてくれました。
海に潜ると今までに見たこともない真っ青な海に数え切れない程のサメに圧倒されましたが終わるころには妻と二人でもっと潜っていたいねと言うほどのめり込んでしまいました。
ハワイに慣れて刺激を求める方にお勧めです。