All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

The staff was amazing, personable and hilarious! Overall we saw 2 babies and 2 adults but they were at a distance.
If you are looking for up close this is not the cruise but this is very family friendly and a relaxing sail with great views of Honolulu .

I had the best time on my shark tour! The guys were super helpful and informative. The weather was great and I felt very safe the entire time, even inside the cage with the Sharks. There were so many Sharks swimming around the cage, much more than I expected. I highly recommend this shark cage tour. I had the best time with them.

It was amazing! Matty was the best! I saw a rainbow, a whale and sharks! They even had great jokes and gave knowledges about the ocean and sharks!

Beautiful boat, fun crew, and a nice sail. It was neat to see whales in real life.

Had an amazing time! The crew members were fantastic and very informative! Highly recommend :)

Absolutely loved this! I would do it again!!!!!!!!!

The whole trip was wonderful! We saw 2 sets of whales baby and mamma! The staff was so nice and professional ❤️

This is a great cruise. The boat was spotless and the Captain and crew were awesome. They were very interactive and made sure they took care of us in the drink and snack area. They were very knowledgeable and fun to interact with. We were able to see quite a few whales which was so fun. Booking was easy as well as check in.

It was really great, nice view of the sharks, enough time, just enough people in the cage, perfect, I will just suggest that the guides are a little more excited about the tour itself, maybe they were not excited because it was 1 p.m.

WOW!!! What an INCREDIBLE experience!!!!!
My husband and I are both scared of sharks and he is very claustrophobic. We were worried how he would do in the cage. This was our FAVORITE part of Hawaii! As soon as you get to the spot, you immediately see sharks. They knew what we were doing there and they remember that the guides feed them, so they were all over the boat. Such a gnarly thing to see fins coming up right next to the boat!
There were eight of us on the boat and we were able to split into two groups so we could all have space and time inside the cage. It was SO COOL!! There were 8-12 Galapagos sharks swimming right next to us. They come so close to the cage, you could easily reach out and touch them, but do NOT do that lol.
We could not believe how much we loved this adventure. We recommend to everyone!!

I couldn't imagine it being any more amazing. The tour guides were all really professional and a safety diver made sure we didn't accidentally swim into the boat. We got very good diving glasses as well. The sharks themselves were really calm and didn't show any aggression at all and none of us got afraid once they did show up. If i had to describe it, I'd say it feels a bit like standing in front of a cow, a horse, or a dolphin. You know they are multiple times as big as you and could easily kill you, but there is no danger as they simply don't behave like that. And the same goes for the sharks.

Great experience. It is worth the price. I've never been the ocean that far away from shore.

very friendly people, good customer service, best water experience

コロナ前ですが、クジラを遠くに見ながらジェットフォイル船でお酒を飲んで楽しかったです。60over二人を連れてても全然問題なかったです。また行けるといいなー。

We had a wonderful time and even saw Hammerhead sharks!

It was far away, but I somehow saw a whale (^_^;) While I can't expect much from the meal, it's nice that the ship itself is large and spacious. Since it's nature, you can't always expect things to go as planned, but if you're lucky, you might see some jumps. Please join with an open heart.

遠くですが、なんとなく(^_^;)クジラさんが見えました。お食事は期待できませんが船自体が大きくてゆったりできるのは良いですね。自然の事なので常に期待通りとはいきませんが、運が良ければジャンプとか見られるそうです。広い心で参加して下さいね。

The weather was nice and it felt very pleasant. I was able to see it a few times, but I had imagined there would be many more up close, so it was quite far away and a bit disappointing. I thought it might be dangerous to get too close, but it was too far to feel the impact. I think it's good to go with the mindset of just wanting to see a little bit! I wasn't able to see the appearance like in the image photos.

天気もよくてとても気持ちよかったです。
何度か見ることができましたが、もっと近くにたくさんいるのを想像していたので、かなり遠くて少し残念でした。おそらく近づきすぎたら危険だからかなと思いましたが、遠すぎて迫力はなかったです。少しでも見れたらいいな、という気持ちで行くといいと思います！イメージ写真のような姿は見れませんでした。

We participated as a family, but the sea was rough, and seasickness peaked, plus we were disappointed that the whales didn't show up. The kids enjoyed the scenery from the boat.

家族で参加をしましたが、海も荒れていて船酔いがピークな上、クジラも姿を現さずに残念でした。子供は船から景色を楽しんでいました

A pod of dolphins came over to us about five times, and we were able to see many dolphins. I was really happy to meet a turtle as well. I would love to participate again!

イルカさんの群れが５回くらいこちらによってきて、たくさんイルカさんを拝むことが出来ました。
カメさんにも会えて本当に嬉しかったです。また参加したいと思います！

I was able to see whales quite well. However, it may depend a lot on luck. When I went, it seemed that there was only one whale nearby, and I saw it come up to the surface a few times. There are times when you can see multiple whales. You can't get too close to the whales (it seems that getting too close is prohibited). Also, when they come up for air, they dive back down, so you have to wait for a while for them to surface again. The whales are great, but the rainbow was very beautiful, and you can also see Waikiki Beach from the ocean side. That view was nice as well.

鯨はしっかり見られました。
ただしかなり運にも左右されるかもです。自分が行ったときには一頭しか近くにはいなかったようで，それが海面まで上がってくるのを何回か見た感じです。
何頭も見られるときもあるようです。
鯨はそこまで間近で見られるわけではありません（あまり近づくのは禁止されているようです）
また息継ぎをすると潜ってしまうので，次上がってくるのをしばらく待つことになります。
鯨も良いですが，虹がとてもきれいに見え，またワイキキビーチを海側から見えます。そちらの眺めも良かったですね。

I participated in whale watching. I was able to see 4 or 5 whales spouting in the distance. I was thrilled to see the whales, but it was also great to be on a boat with many native speakers, which added to the atmosphere.

ホエールウォッチングに参加しました。遠くのかなたで潮を吹いているクジラを4、5頭見られました。くじらを見たことも感激しましたが、ネイティブの方が多く乗っている船で、その雰囲気がよかったです。

There were mostly Japanese groups. We were the only group of individual applicants, and I was worried about whether we would see whales. There were many announcements in Japanese, and we were able to see whales several times right next to the boat. Even dolphins came close to the boat. I am very satisfied.

日本人は、団体ばかり。個人申込の日本人グループは自分たちだけ、クジラも会えるか心配でした。
日本語の案内も多く、クジラも何度も船のそばで見る事ができました。イルカまで船の近くまでやって来ました。大満足です。

I was lucky to participate just before the travel ban to Hawaii. I was surprised to learn that dolphins can be found surprisingly close to the shore (though it might have just been that time).

Things I hope can be improved and some disappointments:
- Since I prefer renting a car during my stay, I didn't need transportation, so it would be nice to have a discount system for that.
- The term "light snack" was used, but it was more like a snack. It definitely wasn't a meal.
- I was told there would be a graduation gift, but there was no such present at all. Even a single pen would have been a nice keepsake, so it was disappointing.

ハワイ渡航禁止になる直前に参加できたのはラッキーでした。
イルカは意外と岸に近いところに居るもんだと、初めて知りました。(この時だけだったのかもしれませんが)
改善していただけたらと思うことや、残念だったこと。
・当方は滞在中レンタカー派なので、送迎不要だったのですが、その場合は少しはディスカウント制度があればありがたいかと。
・軽食という表記ですが、あれなスナックですね。決して食事ではなかったです。
・卒業記念品をいただけるとのことでしたが、全くそういうプレゼントは無かったです。たとえボールペン１本でも記念になるのにと残念でした。

When you arrive at the park, a staff member who speaks Japanese will guide you around the park. When it's time, you'll change into your swimsuit in a restroom-like area! Life vests are distributed, and then it's off to the dolphin pool! The dolphin instructor speaks entirely in English. They explain various things about the dolphin's body, but even if you don't understand English, there's no need to worry as they use body language to show you when it's okay to touch the dolphin!

During the tour, each person receives a photo with the dolphin as a gift! It was a wonderful keepsake!

The dolphin show afterward was also enjoyable, and I participated in the feeding experience, which required an additional fee.

This park is highly recommended if you visit Hawaii! Along the way, you can also see Sunday Beach, and the scenery is fantastic!

パークに到着すると、日本語担当の方がパークの案内をしてくれます
時間になるとお手洗いのようなところで水着にチェンジ！
ライフベストを配られいざイルカさんのプールへ！
イルカインストラクターの方はオールイングリッシュ。
イルカの体の作りなど色々説明してくれます。
英語がわからなくても、ボディランゲージで今イルカにさわっていいよ！など教えてくれてるので心配無用です！！

ツアーでは一人一枚イルカさんとのお写真プレゼント！とっても記念に残りました！

そのあとのイルカショーも楽しく、フィーディング体験もできたので追加料金がかかりますが参加しました！

ハワイに行ったらぜひぜひオススメのパークです！
途中、サンデイビーチなどもみえ、景色も最高です！

I was able to see dolphins jumping and swimming in groups!

The snorkeling afterwards felt like a leisurely free time, and I enjoyed watching the fish and turtles with him!

The spam musubi eaten on the boat was incredibly delicious!

I'm not sure if it's a limited-time offer, but I received a cute eco bag from the dolphin school at the office! It's really adorable and my favorite!

Since it's cold, I recommend borrowing a wetsuit!

ジャンプしたり、群れで泳いでいるイルカさんが見れました！

その後のシュノーケリングはのびのびとした自由時間みたいな感じで彼とのんびりお魚さんや亀さんを見ました！

船の上で食べるスパムにぎりは最高に美味しかったです！

期間限定なのかは分かりませんが、イルカ学校のエコバックがオフィスでもらえました！とっても可愛くてお気に入りです！

寒いのでウエットスーツ？は借りたほうがオススメです！！

My first whale watching experience was wonderful as I got to see a mother and calf whale. I thought we might be able to see them a bit closer, but I understand that it’s a matter of the whales' safety. The boat was large. Since it was a plan without meals, those who had breakfast included were enjoying a buffet before departure. It would be better for those without meals to eat beforehand. I didn't expect to see whales so close to Honolulu; the view of Honolulu from the sea was also very beautiful. Not only the whales, but I could also see Diamond Head beautifully from the ocean. It was a very elegant cruise.

初のホエールウォッチングで、親子の鯨が見れてとても良かった。もう少し近くで見れるかと思った。鯨の安全性の問題なので仕方ないと思った。船は大きい船だった。食事なしのプランだったので、朝食付きの人は出港前にブッフェを食べていた。食事なしの人はご飯を食べていった方が良い。ホノルルからこんなに近いところで見れるとは思わなかった、海から見るホノルルもとても景色が良かった。鯨だけでなく、ダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗に海から見れた。とても優雅なクルーズだった。

It was my travel companion's husband's long-awaited whale watching experience, and we participated with a light-hearted attitude, thinking it would be lucky if we got to see any whales.

Although it was a large boat and we couldn't get too close, we were able to see whales jumping about three times at a distance that was clear enough to observe with the naked eye. I thought it would have been nice to have binoculars.

同行者の夫念願のホェールウォッチングでしたが、見ることが出来たらラッキーだね。くらいの軽い気持ちでの参加でしたが、

大型船なのですぐ近くとは行きませんが充分肉眼で確認できるほどの距離でのジャンプを3度ほど見ることが出来ました。
双眼鏡を持っていたら良かったかなと思いました。

I saw whales in the distance about three times. I was a bit disappointed that I didn't see them as much as I had hoped, but on the way back, a large group of dolphins came close to us. They jumped a lot, and just the dolphins alone were very enjoyable to watch! It was a great deal that one child was free with the campaign.

クジラは遠くに3回ほど見えました。
思ったより見られなくて残念でしたが帰りにイルカの大群が近くに来てくれました。
たくさんジャンプしてくれてイルカだけでも充分見応えありました！
キャンペーンで子供1人無料だったのがとてもお得でした。

I was worried about seasickness, so I thought a larger boat would be safer and decided to join this tour.

● Transportation
★ The pickup was by a larger bus, gathering at a nearby hotel.
★ On the way back, I was able to get dropped off at Ala Moana.

⚫︎ Meals
★ I hesitated about including breakfast, thinking that the food on the boat might make me feel sick, so I decided against it.
★ Many people opted for breakfast, and everyone was eating before the boat started moving.
★ Since there was time before departure, it was possible to eat if you brought your own food.

⚫︎ Whales
★ As for the whales, we saw them!! However, we couldn't see them very closely.
We could see them spouting water and their tails from a distance.
★ On the way back, a pod of dolphins appeared, and we were able to see them up close, which was very satisfying!

船酔いが心配だったので、こちらの大きめの船なら安心かなっと思いこちらのツアーに参加しました。

●送迎
★送迎は大きめのバスで近くのホテルに集合でした。
★帰りはアラモアナで降ろしてもらう事も出来ました。

⚫︎食事
★朝食付きか迷いましたが、船の中の食事は気持ち悪くなるかも、、と思いやめておきました。
★朝食付きにしてる方は多く、船が動き出す前に皆さん食事をとられていました。
★持参しても出発まで時間もあるし食べる事は可能です

⚫︎くじら
★肝心のクジラは、、見れました！！ただやはりそんなに近くではなかなか見れなかったです。
潮をふいているのと、しっぽが遠くですが、みえました。
★帰りにイルカの群れが現れてくれてそちらは至近距離で見られたので大満足です！

Second time with dolphins!!

It was absolutely amazing!!! The day before we went, it took three hours to see dolphins, but on this day, we encountered a pod just 15 minutes after reaching the spot!!! We got to swim with them over and over again. It was March, but I managed to swim without a wetsuit (it might have been better if I had borrowed one??). I also got to meet the turtle instructor right away, and it was truly, truly wonderful!!!

Dolphin experiences are the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I’ll be back!!!!

二回目のイル中！！

やはりさいこーーーーーーー！！！
私たちが行った前日はイルカに会うのに3時間かかったとのことでしが
この日はポイントに行ってから15分ほとでイルカの群れに遭遇！！！
何度も何度も一緒に泳げました。
3月でしたがウエットスーツなしでもなんとか泳げました（借りればもっとよかったかも？？）カメ先生にもすぐ会えてほんとーにほんとーによかったです！！！

イル中さいこーーーーーーーーー❤️❤️❤️
またきます！！！！