All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

It was a large ship 🚢, so I didn't feel any rocking. My friend is prone to seasickness, so they seemed a bit dizzy.

During the first trip, no whales appeared, and we only enjoyed the view of Waikiki Beach.

We received the reboarding tickets just before disembarking, but instead of rebooking on the spot, we had to call the company directly. I asked someone at the hotel who spoke Japanese to make the call for us. The transportation fee was settled by credit card.

During the second trip, we couldn't see any breaching, but we did see the tail and pectoral fins.

According to the guide in the return shuttle, whales come closer to the coast near Maui, so they appear larger.

大きな船🚢なので、揺れは気になりませんでした。友達は船酔いしやすいので、頭がふらふらしたようですが。

1度目は鯨は現れず、ワイキキビーチの景色を楽しんだのみ。

再乗船のチケットを下船間際に船内でもらいましたが、その場で予約し直すのでは無く、会社に直接電話をしないといけませんでした。
ホテルの日本語の話せる人に頼んで、電話してもらいました。
送迎代はクレジットカードで決算。

2度目はブリーチングはさすがに見れませんでしたが、尾ビレや胸ビレは見れました。

帰りの送迎車のガイドさんによると、マウイ島の方が海岸近くに来るので、大きく見えるそうです。

We set sail in the rain. I believe the captain did his best to search for whales, but... the weather conditions were poor. There's nothing we can do about that; it was disappointing. Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach were also hazy. However, the wonderful nature of Hawaii is brought by this rain, so I'm grateful. I switched my mindset.

On the way back, I received a ticket for my next trip. The expiration date is until the end of this season, so it feels a bit impossible to use. I would have been really happy if it had been valid until the next season.

雨の中で出航です。キャプテンは一生懸命に鯨を探して下さったと思うのですが。。。
気象条件が悪かったです。これは仕方がないですね、残念でした。そしてダイヤモンドヘッドもワイキキビーチも霞んでいました。でもハワイの素晴らしい自然はこの雨がもたらします、感謝。マインド切り替えました。
帰りに次回乗船チケットいただきました。有効期限は今シーズン終了まででしたので
ちょっと無理かなって感じです。
来シーズンまでの有効期限ならめっちゃ嬉しかったのですが。

Great experience seeing real life, wild whales!!!!

The dolphin tour was amazing! ❣️

Captain Jason was full of energy from the start, and I couldn't contain my excitement at that point!

Before we set sail, we all sang the Hawaiian prayer song "E Ho Mai," which was a very moving moment that made us feel grateful for the ocean and nature.

Even if you don't understand English, you can feel at ease because the Japanese staff, Ken and Yuya, provide support in Japanese with great care. Additionally, for an extra $70, Yuya takes beautifully styled photos! I felt comfortable entrusting my travel memories to him.

The female staff member, Brooke, was also very attentive and wonderful.

This time, due to timing, I couldn't swim with the dolphins, but we encountered a few dolphins at first, and by the end, we saw dozens of dolphins and even a whale, which was incredibly moving!

It was an unforgettable experience where I could fully feel the greatness of nature and the warmth of Hawaii.

イルカツアー最高でした❣️

キャプテンのジェイソンさんが最初から元気いっぱいに説明してくださり、その時点でもうワクワクが止まりませんでした！

出航前には、ハワイの祈りの歌「エホウマイ」をみんなで歌い、海や自然への感謝を感じる時間にとても感動しました。

英語が分からなくても、日本人スタッフのケンさん、ゆうやさん達が丁寧に日本語でサポートしてくださるので安心。
さらに、写真は追加70ドルで、ゆうやさんがセンス良く素敵に撮影してくれます！旅の思い出を安心して任せられました。

女性スタッフのブルックさんもとても丁寧で素敵な方でした。

今回はタイミング的にイルカと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでしたが、最初に数頭のイルカに出会い、最後には数十頭のイルカと、なんとクジラまで見ることができて大感動！

自然の偉大さとハワイの温かさを全身で感じられる、忘れられない体験になりました。

I booked a plan that includes round-trip transportation. Since many Japanese participants were also joining, I felt安心して参加できます (at ease to participate).

Once we arrived at the dock, we boarded the boat and took commemorative photos. After that, while enjoying pineapple banana cake and coffee, we were given information about whales (though it was all in English).

Afterward, we went up to the deck to enjoy the scenery. The captain would let us know when a whale was spotted, but unfortunately, we didn't see any this time. Instead, we enjoyed the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the boat. It felt just like a sightseeing cruise.

The day we participated was after a day when Honolulu had strong winds and a warning was issued, so the waves were slightly high, and the boat rocked a bit. However, since it wasn't a small boat, it was quite stable. Still, those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.

往復送迎付きのプランを申し込みました。日本人の方も多く参加されていたので安心して参加できます。
船着場に着いたら乗船、記念撮影をした後に、パイナップルバナナケーキとコーヒーをいただきながら、最初にクジラに関する情報を教えてくれます。(ただし全て英語です。)
その後デッキに登って景色を楽しむことができます。クジラが見つかると船長が教えてくれるようですが、この時は残念ながら見えず、船から見えるワイキキの景色とダイヤモンドヘッドを見て帰ってきました。まるで遊覧船ですね。
参加した日はホノルルが強風で警報が出た日の後だったので、波が若干高く、多少揺れました。ただ小型船ではないので揺れには強いですが、乗り物酔いしやすい方は注意したほうがいいです。

On February 13th, four women participated. We boarded Captain Jason's boat, with staff members Ken, Brooke, and the super camera guy Yuya! Everyone was energetic and cheerful, and we got on the boat in a fun mood. The weather was great that day, with calm waves, making for the best conditions.

As soon as we set sail, while we were saying the Ehomai prayer, three dolphins appeared, and our excitement was at its peak! Unfortunately, we couldn't swim with the dolphins afterward, but we were very satisfied to swim with sea turtles. On the way back, we were thrilled to see 30 dolphins and even a whale, making for a truly happy experience!

This is a tour I would definitely like to join again. Having Japanese staff members Ken and Yuya made me feel safe and comfortable participating. Thank you very much. I highly recommend it! AHOHA!

2/13に女性四人で参加しました。　
ジェイソン船長号で、スタッフはケンさん、ブルックさんとスーパーカメラのユウヤさん！
みなさん元気で明るくて、楽しい気分で船に乗り込みました。
その日はお天気で、波も少なく最高のコンディションとのこと。
出航してすぐに、エホマイのお祈りをしていると、三頭のイルカ登場でワクワク感MAX！
そのあと残念ながらイルカと泳ぐことはできませんでしたが、海亀と泳げて大満足でした。
帰りは30頭のイルカが現れてくれたり、クジラも登場してくれて、本当に幸せな体験ができました！
またぜひ参加したいツアーです。
日本人スタッフのケンさんとユウヤさんがいてくれて、安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました。
本当にお勧めします〜 AHOHA

I was excited to be on the boat, but unfortunately, the weather was rainy, and we couldn't go whale watching. There was a thorough explanation of whale ecology, but it was all in English, and I managed to understand it with my iPhone's translation feature, although there was a bit of a time lag. It would have been nice to have information about the location of the restrooms as there were some places that were not usable.

テンションアップで船上しましたが、お天気も雨で・・残念ながらホエールウオッチング出来なかったです。鯨の生態等説明が丁寧にありましたが、すべて英語でiPhoneの翻訳機能でなんとか理解できましたが・・時間差がありました。
トイレの場所説明もあったら良かったと・・使えない場所がありました。

The meeting time is set for 8:45, but you won't be able to board the ship until that time, so I don't recommend arriving too early. Once on board, you'll first receive drinks (coffee, tea, water) and banana pineapple cake. The banana pineapple cake was very delicious. It will be taken away about an hour after departure, so it's best to eat it early.

The ship moves slowly, getting closer to spots where you can see Waikiki and Diamond Head well. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, and the wind was strong. We were able to see whales about three times. Due to regulations, we couldn't get too close, and they were smaller than I had imagined.

8:45集合になっていますが、8:45にならないと船内に入れないので早めに来すぎるのはおすすめしません。
船内に入り、最初にドリンク（コーヒー、紅茶、水）とバナナパイナップルケーキを頂きます。バナナパイナップルケーキがとても美味しかったです。出発して1時間程で下げられてしまうので早めに食べるのがおすすめです。
ゆっくりと進んでいき、ワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドがよく見えるところに近づいてくれます。あいにく天気が良くなく、風も強かったです。
クジラは3回程見る事ができました。条例で近付いてはいけないのもあり、想像してたより小さかったです。

Absolutely amazing dive. Felt very safe. Would definitely do it again

The Star of Honolulu set its course off Waikiki Beach, initially searching for whales but struggling to find any, which caused some concern. Suddenly, a whale jumped out of the water, creating a thrilling moment. After that, it felt like the boat was surrounded by whales, with them jumping on both the starboard and port sides.

Additionally, the view of Waikiki Beach, the hotels, and Diamond Head from the sea was fantastic. The pineapple banana bread served before departure was also delicious.

　スターオブホノルル号は、ワイキキビーチ沖に針路をとり、最初はホエールを探していましたが、なかなか見つからず、心配になっていたところ、突然のホエールのジャンプで、大感激。その後は、船がホエールに囲まれているのかのように、右舷左舷でジャンプ。
　また、洋上から見るワイキキビーチ・ホテル群、ダイヤモンドヘッドの景色も最高。
出航前のパイナップルバナナブレッドも美味しい。

Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I wasn't very familiar with the area, but even though it was sunny, the weather at sea seemed to be quite bad. I signed up for the cruise after reading experiences that said the large ship wouldn't cause seasickness, but the wind was strong, the waves were high, and the ship rocked a lot, resulting in many people feeling seasick. We didn't see any whales at all...

I personally didn't get seasick, so my memory of the cruise ended up being just watching people getting seasick both inside the ship and on the deck. (I also thought it was a bit late for the crew to start handing out sick bags just before returning to port.) We were given re-boarding tickets, but they were only valid within the same season (until March of that year), which is quite a hurdle for Japanese tourists. It might be nice to have some kind of souvenir distribution if we didn't see any whales...

I do have a desire to see whales someday, but since I paid a decent amount and this was the experience I had, I think it's disappointing and I probably won't use this plan again.

初ハワイだったのでよく知りませんが、晴れてはいたものの、洋上はどちらかというと悪天候だったのでしょうか。
船が大きく船酔いしないという体験談を見て申し込みましたが、風が強く、波も高く、船が大きく揺れた為に、船酔いする人が大勢いました。
クジラも、全然見られず…。
私自身は船酔いしなかったので、ただ単に船内でもデッキでも船酔いしてる人たちを見ながらのクルーズという思い出になってしまいました。
(船側がエチケット袋を配り出したのも、帰港直前でやや遅いように思いました。)
再乗船チケットが配られましたが、同シーズン内(同年3月まで)しか有効でなく、日本人観光客にとってはハードルが高いです。クジラが見られなかった場合は記念品の配布などがあっても良いのでは…？

またいつかクジラを見てみたい気持ちはありますが、まぁまぁの金額を支払って、こんな感じだったので、残念ですがもうこのプランは利用しないだろうと思います。

I participated in a tour at Dolphin Middle School this time. I was anxious about snorkeling for the first time, but Ken, a Japanese guide, taught me carefully, which made me feel very secure participating! In fact, I was able to see a large group of dolphins about three times and even swim with them! It was a very satisfying tour!

今回イルカ中学でのツアーに参加しました。
初めてのシュノーケリングで不安でしたが日本人のケンさんが丁寧に教えてくださり、とても安心して参加できました！実際に、イルカの大群を3度程見ることができ、一緒に泳ぐことができました！大満足のツアーでした！

This was my first whale watching experience. There were also small boat tours available, but I was glad to be on a larger boat since the waves were quite high. There were a few small boats around us, and they seemed to be having a tough time with the waves. I was able to see the whales blowing water from a distance. I wished I could have seen them a bit closer, but since they are wild whales, it can't be helped.

初めてのホエールウォッチング、小さな船のツアーも有りましたが、波もそこそこ高く、大きな船で良かったです。
周りに、何隻か小さな船も来てましたが、波に揺られで、大変そうでした。
クジラは、遠くで、潮を吹いてるのが確認出来ました。
もう少し近くで見たかったですが、野生のクジラですから、仕方ないですね

I participated in a whale watching tour in Hawaii aboard the Star of Honolulu. I was excited and thrilled as I boarded the ship. Since it was a large vessel, after exploring the interior, I headed to the deck with a view of the ocean. My friends and I gazed at the blue sea; although we didn't encounter any whales, we enjoyed the distant views of Diamond Head and the cityscape of Waikiki. There was no rocking, and the pleasant breeze made me feel refreshed.

I wanted to see a jumping whale, but since they are wild creatures, it can't be helped. The pineapple cake and tea were very delicious.

　スターオブホノルルに乗ってハワイでのフォエールウォッチングに参加しました。テンションも上がりワクワクしながら乗船しました。大型船なので船内探索後、海の見える甲板へ。友達と青い海原を眺め、鯨には中々遭遇しないものの、遠くに見えるダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの街並みを見渡し、揺れもなく心地よい風を受け、気分は爽快でした。
　ジャンプする鯨を見たかったですが、自然界の生き物なので仕方ないですね。パイナップルケーキと紅茶はとても美味しかったです。

First of all, I was surprised by the speed of the high-speed boat! I'm glad I took motion sickness medication. In no time, we were out at sea, looking for the crew members. We also searched for them, using a flock of birds as a hint. I honestly felt anxious about whether we would find them, but as expected, we discovered a pod of dolphins!

Then, we anticipated the direction the dolphins were swimming and jumped off the boat at the right moment to swim with them. At first, I was scared, but it was so much fun. It was said to be a lucky day with an enormous group of dolphins. The water was truly amazing, both on the surface and below. This time, Ryuichi-san accompanied us and explained everything in Japanese, which made it very enjoyable. Thank you so much, Captain Steph, Koa, Katie, and Ryuichi-san. Unfortunately, due to the waves, we couldn't see any sea turtles, but I want to try again!

まずは、高速船のスピードにびっくり！
酔い止め飲んでてよかったぁ。
あっという間に沖にでて、クルーの皆さんがいるかを探します。
鳥の群れをヒントに私たちも探します。
ほんとに見つかるのかなぁって正直不安になりましたが、さすが！イルカの群れを発見！

そして、イルカの泳ぐ方向に先回りをしてイルカと泳げるタイミングで船から飛び込みます。
最初は怖かったけど、楽しかった。
ものすごい大群でラッキーだったそうです。
確かに水面と、底とめっちゃくちゃいました。
今回、りゅういちさんが私たちについてくれて
日本語で説明してくれたのでとても楽しめました。
キャプテンステフ、コア、ケイティ、そして、りゆういちさん、本当にありがとう。
波があったので、残念ながら海亀は見れませんでした。またリベンジしたいです。

I have been visiting Hawaii once or twice a year, and this time, I finally managed to visit during the season when it's possible to see whales, even though it's the rainy season.

Honestly, the chances were fifty-fifty, but we were blessed with good weather, making for a decent cruising day. However, the whales were not making an appearance for quite some time, and I thought we might have missed out this time as I was just enjoying the beautiful views of Honolulu and Diamond Head.

Then, just like something out of a TV drama's ending, we had an incredible encounter. We saw spouts, double diving, and even dolphins joining the show—it was fantastic! My wife was so moved that she was inexplicably praying. 😆

　毎年1〜2回　ハワイを訪れていましたが今回ようやく、雨季ではありますが鯨と対面可能な時期に訪れる事が出来ました。
　正直可能性は五分五分だったのですがお天気にも恵まれまずまずのクルージング日和でした、
　ただ肝心の鯨さんは中々お出ましが無く、ただただホノルルの街並みとダイアモンドヘッドの素晴らしい景色を眺めていて今回はハズレかと思ってましたら、
まさにテレビドラマのエンディングかと思うくらいの出会いがありました、
潮吹きやダブルでのダイビングやおまけにイルカまで出てきて素晴らしいショーでした。
　私の妻は感激で何故か拝んでました　😆

The pickup was smooth, we could see the whales well, and the coffee and pineapple cake were delicious! It wasn't as cold as I expected.

　お迎えもスムーズ　クジラもよく見え　コーヒーとパイナップルケーキもおいしかった！思ったより寒くなかったです。

During our second family trip to Hawaii, we were looking for activities that could be enjoyed by three generations in January and found whale watching, which we signed up for. We participated with my grandparents, who are over 60, and three children (ages 3, 1, and 0). On the day of the trip, the weather was nice, with no wind, and we departed on time. After boarding, we enjoyed self-service banana cake and coffee as a light snack.

About 15 minutes after departure, there was an announcement that we could go up to the rooftop (4th floor). The main way to get up there was by stairs, but there was also an elevator. I carried the 1-year-old and 0-year-old up to the rooftop, where we could see the hotels in Waikiki from a distance, and we spotted some boats enjoying marine activities in the morning.

After a while on the rooftop, there was an announcement indicating the direction of the whales, which was easy to understand even for those who don't speak much English. We were able to see a pod of about four whales for about an hour, and we also saw dolphins along the way. Since the sun was a bit strong on the rooftop, it might be better for the kids to wait in the shade until the whales are visible before moving around.

At first, we could see the whales from a distance, but later on, it seemed like the boat chased after them, allowing us to see them up close. Honestly, it was easier to see from the sofa on the first floor than from above, and stepping outside from there allowed us to see the whales in the shade and up close! There were staff members on the first floor who pointed out where to look, which was fantastic.

We noticed several other tour boats around us, and they seemed to be rocking quite a bit, which might be tough for those not used to being on boats. We went as far as the front of Diamond Head before turning back, and we returned to the port a bit earlier than scheduled, around 11:20, making disembarkation smooth. If we hadn't spotted any whales, it might have taken longer, but since we saw them well, it might have been quicker.

Overall, we had a very satisfying half-day experience, and I highly recommend this activity! Lastly, there was no validation (discount) for parking, so we paid $18 for 30 minutes at $3 each.

2回目の家族でのハワイ旅行で3世代で楽しめる1月のアクティビティを探していたところ、ホエールウォッチングを見つけて申し込みました。60オーバーの祖父母と子供3人（3歳、1歳、0歳）で参加しましたが、当日は天気も良く、風もない中で定刻通り出航して、乗船後に軽食のバナナケーキとコーヒーをセルフサービスでいただきました。
出航して15分ぐらいすると船の屋上（4F）に上がれるアナウンスがあり、基本は階段で上がりますがエレベーターもありました。
1歳と0歳は抱っこして屋上まで上がると、遠目にワイキキのホテルが見えて来て朝からマリンアクティビティを楽しむ人の船もちらほら見かけました。
屋上でしばらくすると時計の方向でクジラの位置を教えてくれるアナウンスがあり、英語があまりわからない方でもわかるようになっています。
肝心のクジラは4頭ぐらいの群れを1時間ぐらい見ることが出来て、途中イルカも見れました。屋上で見ていると日差しが少し強いので子供は日陰で待機してクジラが見えてから、動く方がいいかもしれません。
最初は遠目で見れていましたが、後半は船がクジラを追いかけたのか、すごく近くで見ることができました。
正直、上から見るより最初に座った1階のソファーから見る方が良く見えるし、そこから外に出て見る方が日陰でクジラを近くで見れます！
1階にはスタッフがいて、あっちに見える、こっちに見えると教えてもらえて最高です。
周りに何隻か他のツアーの船も見かけたのですが、結構揺れているのが見え、船に慣れていない方には厳しいかもしれません。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの正面？あたりまで行って折り返して帰って来たのですが、予定より少し早く11時20分ぐらいに帰港して下船もスムーズでした。クジラを発見できない場合はもう少し長くかかるのかもしれませんが、しっかり見れたので早かったのかもしれません。
全体的には大満足の半日を過ごせて、このアクティビティはおすすめです！
最後に駐車場はバリデーション（割引）がないので、30分3ドルで18ドルを支払いました。

This time, we were lucky enough to see a mother and baby whale! It seems that whether you can see them depends on the day, so it's a matter of luck. However, we were able to go further out to sea following the whales and saw them spouting water, their tails, and even jumping. The crew members were friendly and chatted with us, making the journey enjoyable as well.

今回は運よく2頭の親子？クジラを見ることができました！やはり見られるかはその日によるそうなので運次第ではありますがクジラを追って沖にどんどんでてくださり潮吹きや尾びれ、ジャンプする姿まで見ることができました。CREWさん達も気さくにお話してくださるので移動中も楽しかったです。

The sunset was very beautiful, with pleasant music and a nice breeze, creating a comfortable atmosphere. However, when it comes to whale watching... We were unable to see any whales here. Therefore, my rating is disappointing.

サンセットは、とても綺麗で雰囲気の良い音楽と気持ちの良い風で、心地よい雰囲気♡
しかし、クジラウォッチングとなると…。
こちらでは、鯨を拝見することは出来ませんでした。
なので、残念な評価になってます。

I participated in this casual and affordable tour off the coast of Waikiki with low expectations. It was a 7:30 AM tour, but when the time came, the staff from Pink Sails Waikiki had not shown up, and there was no sign, which made me anxious. However, since they were Americans, it turned out to just be a delay. The entire tour was conducted in English, but I didn't feel any language barrier in my desire to see whales. Half of the passengers were American, while the rest were from Asia and India, with three groups of Japanese.

As for the whales, they showed themselves about ten times, but where they would surface was a matter of luck. There were many families with children present. The boat was a catamaran, which had less rocking, but it seems that you can get closer to the whales on a smaller boat. Therefore, binoculars are essential. I took photos with a super telephoto lens; I don't think it's possible with a smartphone.

ワイキキ沖の気軽で、格安ツアーなのでダメ元の覚悟で参加しました。朝イチ7:30のツアーでしたが時間になっても主催者のPink Sails Waikiki のスタッフは現れず、看板ひとつ出していないので不安でしたが、相手はアメリカ人、ただの遅刻でした。このツアーは全て英語のみの案内ですが、クジラを観たい気持ちに言葉の壁は感じませんでした。乗客は半分がアメリカ人残りがアジアやインド系、日本人は3組でした。肝心のクジラは10回ほど姿を見せてくれましたが、何処に顔を出すか？は運次第。親子連れが多く現れてました。船は双胴船で揺れが少ないですが、クジラに近寄れるのは小さなボートのようです。したがって双眼鏡が必需品と云えます。写真は超望遠レンズで撮影しました。スマホでは無理だと思います。

The scenery on the way to the whale watching spot was amazing. I was able to see the whales jumping perfectly, but my companion only caught a glimpse. It seems we saw plenty of scenes with the whales raising their tails and splashing their pectoral fins. Since these moments only last about 1 to 2 seconds, it's somewhat understandable. Additionally, the views of Waikiki's streets and Diamond Head on the way there, along with the sea breeze and splashes of water, were refreshing. I highly recommend this tour.

ホエールウォッチングの場所に行くまでの景色が最高でした。
鯨も私はジャンプしているシーンをバッチリ見ましたが同伴者は少ししか見えなかったようです。
尾を立てているシーンや胸ビレをバシャバシャしているシーンは沢山見えたみたいでさす。ほんの1〜2秒の事なのである程度は仕方が無いですね。
その他、場所に行くまで見えるワイキキの街並みやダイヤモンドヘッドの景色や、海風や水しぶきも気持ち良く、おすすめのツアーです。

I was able to see whales 2-3 times from quite a distance. The sunset was beautiful, and it was a pleasant time. The impression of the sunset is stronger than that of the whales.

かなり遠くからですが、クジラは2-3回みれました。サンセットも綺麗で心地よい時間でした。クジラより、サンセットの印象が強いです。

After the boat stopped offshore, we saw several spouts and while waiting on deck with anticipation, we also spotted a few dorsal fins. The captain was happily chatting about various things, and although I couldn't understand much since it was in English, I enjoyed the atmosphere. I missed a sudden jump, but those who were lucky enough to witness it were thrilled. Later, we saw what seemed to be a mother and calf, blowing spouts and showing their tails near the surface. We were able to see more whales than we expected, and the staff were enjoyable, making for a very good time! ♪

ボートが沖で止まってから、何度か潮吹きが見られ、期待しながら甲板で待っていたら、何頭かの背びれも見られました。
船長さんが楽しそうにいろいろ話してくれて、英語なのでほとんどわからなかったけど、雰囲気は楽しめました。
突然のジャンプは見逃してしまいましたが、運良く目撃できた方達は興奮していました。その後に親子らしき2頭が、水面近くで潮を吹いたり尾を見せたりしてくれました。
思っていた以上にクジラを見ることができ、スタッフの方達も楽しく、とても良い時間が過ごせました♪

I saw the whale's spout quite a distance away. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the whale itself. I was looking forward to it, but I think it's all about timing. While we were moving on the boat, the weather was nice, and the scenery was beautiful, which really lifted my spirits. If you're prone to seasickness, please be careful. I noticed a few people who seemed to be struggling.

くじらの潮吹きがだいぶ先に見えました。残念ながら姿は見えず。
期待していましたが、こればかりはタイミングだなと思います。
船で移動している間は、お天気も良く景色も良くテンションが上がりました。
酔いやすい方は気をつけてください。しんどそうな方もちらほらいらっしゃいました。

Since it's a large ship, there was no seasickness! The pineapple banana bread was delicious, and we saw plenty of dolphins and whales, which was amazing!

大きい船なので、船酔い無し！
パイナップルバナナブレッドも美味しいし、
イルカも鯨もたくさん見られて最高でした！

Positive Points
- I was able to see many whales, and I was more satisfied than I had expected.
- Even during the times when whales were not visible, I enjoyed a comfortable cruise while taking in the scenery.
- Important announcements were made in Japanese, which made me feel secure participating in the tour.
- I had the unexpected and delightful experience of encountering a honu (sea turtle) at the time of departure.
- The banana cake provided was very delicious and left a lasting impression.

Points for Improvement
- Although there were announcements when whales were spotted, the sound from the microphone was muffled and hard to hear.
- The observation deck on the third floor did not allow for easy movement between the left and right sides, which meant that the view was biased either to the right or left rather than being 360 degrees. While it was possible to move in the back, it took time to get to the opposite side when at the front.
- Due to legal regulations requiring a certain distance from the whales, this is understandable, but if you are imagining seeing the whales up close with great intensity, you might feel a bit unsatisfied. In reality, the whales appeared somewhat small.
- Although there were restrooms available, the amount of toilet paper was limited from the start, and there was no replenishment during the trip.

良かった点
- 多くのクジラを見ることができ、期待以上に満足感があった。
- クジラが見えない時間帯も、景色を楽しみながら快適にクルージングを満喫できた。
- 重要な案内については日本語でのアナウンスもあり、安心して参加できた。
- 出航時にホヌ（ウミガメ）に出会えるという、思いがけない嬉しい体験があった。
- 提供されたバナナケーキがとても美味しく、印象に残った。

惜しかった点
- クジラ発見時のアナウンスはあったものの、マイクの音がこもっていて聞き取りづらかった。
- 3階デッキの展望台先頭部分は左右の行き来ができず、360度見渡せるというよりも、右側か左側のどちらかに視界が偏ってしまった。後方では移動可能だが、先頭にいると反対側へ移動するのに時間がかかる。
- 法律上の規制によりクジラとの距離を保つ必要があるため、仕方のない点ではあるが、間近で見る大迫力のクジラを想像していると、やや物足りなく感じる可能性がある。実際にはクジラはやや小さく見えた。
- お手洗いは完備されていたものの、トイレットペーパーの量が最初から少なく、途中での補充もなかった。

I had made a reservation at Dolphin Middle School, but due to adjustments in the number of participants, I ended up joining Dolphin University instead.

As soon as we got out to sea, we spotted a whale! (Is it seasonal?), and after about 10 minutes of searching for dolphins, we found some! We got ahead of them and dove in twice. The excitement of having dolphins swimming nearby was incredible, and the beauty of the ocean was even more breathtaking!

After that, we moved to a slightly shallower area where we enjoyed snorkeling and relaxed on mats floating in the sea, fully taking in the beauty of Hawaii's waters.

Thanks to the change to Dolphin University, we were lucky enough to see beautiful fish as well! From the morning gathering to the end, there was a Japanese guide with us, which gave us a great sense of security!

I highly recommend it!

イルカ中学で予約してましたが人数調整でイルカ大学への参加になりました。
海に出てすぐにクジラを発見！（季節による？）、イルカも探し始めて10分程で発見！
先回りして2回ダイブしました。
イルカが近くで泳いでいる感動はもちろん、海が綺麗すぎてさらに感動！
その後は少し浅めの場所に移動し、シュノーケリングしたり、海に浮かせたマットの上でゆっくりしたりとハワイの海を満喫できました。
イルカ大学に変更になったおかげで綺麗な魚も見れてラッキーでした！
朝の集合から最後まで日本人のガイドさんが居てくれて安心感もバッチリでした！
おすすめです！

In conclusion, I was able to see the whales spouting only a few times. I wish I could have seen them a bit closer. However, the boat was large and stable, so I was quite satisfied to sit in a deck chair and enjoy the leisurely feeling of a boat trip. While sitting in the deck chair and looking at the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea, I was able to listen to various information about whales in Japanese through the onboard announcements, which was very educational!

結論から言うと、クジラの潮吹きは数回だけ見ることが出来ました。もう少し近くで見えると良かったかなと思います。ただ、船も大きくて揺れも少ないので、デッキチェアに座ってゆったり船旅気分を味わえたのはかなり満足でした。海から眺めるダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの風景を見ながらデッキチェアに座り、日本語でクジラについての様々な事を船内放送で聞けて勉強になりました！

First of all, even at the meeting time, the tour staff did not appear at the meeting place, which made me worried about what to do. When another guest called, they were told to wait, and after a little while past the meeting time, the boat captain guided us. However, for the Japanese guests who arrived early and waited, it was quite a concerning wait.

At the beginning, there was an explanation that there are fewer whales at the start of the season. Indeed, the dolphins were so small that it was difficult to distinguish them from whales, but we were able to see some small jumps and their tails. We also saw swimming sea turtles.

The time spent on the boat was enjoyable, and I was glad that we managed to see some whales.

まず、集合時間になっても集合場所にツアーの係の人は現れず、どうしたら良いのか心配。別の客が電話すると待てという事で、集合時間後少し経過してからボートの船長が案内してくれましたが、早めに来て待っていた日本人にはかなり心配な待ち時間でした。
最初に、シーズン初めでホエールは少ないという説明がありました。確かにイルカがホエールか判別難しいほど小さな個体でしたが、小さなジャンプと尾びれは見ることができました。遊泳中のホヌも見れました。
ボートでの海遊は楽しく、なんとかホエールが見れて良かったです。