All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I was looking forward to seeing a lot of fish while moving around underwater on a scooter.

Descending the ladder from the boat and entering the sea was thrilling, and I went in wearing a helmet that looked like something from outer space. At first, I couldn't get in properly, but the instructor supported me, so I managed to get in on my second try.

Inside the helmet, I could breathe easily and even took videos with my handheld camera. When I looked around, I was a bit disappointed because there were no fish at first, but after a while, while holding the handle and moving with the instructor, I was instructed to shake something in the net, and then, fish appeared!

A lot of horse mackerel came around. Some unfamiliar fish also approached, and I was able to touch them directly. The sea was clear, and it felt like my feet were almost touching the sand. Searching for sea turtles was also fun.

海の中を水中スクーターで移動しながらお魚沢山みれると思い
楽しみにしていました。
船からラダーを降りて海の中に入るのもドキドキで、
宇宙のヘルメットみたいなのに潜って入ります。
最初うまく入れなかったのですが、インストラクターが
サポートしてくれるので二回目はうまく入れました。
ヘルメットの中では呼吸も楽にでき手持ちの携帯カメラで動画も
とることができました。
周りを見渡すと、あれ、魚がいない。と残念な気持ちでしたが
しばらくハンドルを握りながらインストラクターと共に移動し
網金具に入ったものを振ってくださいとジェスチャーで指示が
あり、ふってるとお魚キター！
アジ？がたくさん周辺に来てくれました。みなれないお魚も
寄ってきて直接手で触れることもできました。
海は透明度があり、砂に足がつきそうでつかないです。
ウミガメ捜索も楽しかったです。

The day I participated in the tour, the weather was great, and I was very satisfied to encounter whales, turtles, and many dolphins. However, I thought I was lucky since there were some acquaintances I didn't get to meet. (According to the guide, the encounter rate with dolphins is 95%.)

ツアーに参加した日はお天気も良くて、クジラやカメやたくさんのイルカに出会うことができ大満足でした。
ただ、知り合いで出会えなかった方もいたので運がよかったのかなと思いました。(ガイドの方のお話だと、イルカとの遭遇率は95%とのことです。)

We boarded the bus at the meeting point, but it took some time to pick up more passengers at a hotel along the way before reaching the boarding location. I had been on the ship before, but its aging was quite noticeable.

集合場所からバスに乗り込みましたが、途中のホテルでまた乗客を乗せ乗船場所には時間がかかりました。船は以前にも乗ったことがありましたが老朽化が目立ちます。

I experienced a underwater scooter, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling.

While I was stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, it was a bit windy, which made it feel colder. I could see corals, but there were hardly any fish.

The underwater scooter was really great! Fish came close, but unfortunately, they didn't have that tropical fish vibe and looked more like a school of mackerel (laughs).

I took photos with my smartphone and videos with an underwater camera, but there was an additional charge. Moreover, even though I paid, the photos taken with my smartphone were not sent to me.

水中スクーターとスタンドアップパドル、シュノーケル体験しました。

スタンドアップパドルとシュノーケルを体験中は若干風が強かったので体感温度が下がり寒かったです。
サンゴは見れますが魚は殆どいませんでした。

水中スクーターはとっても良かったです！魚が寄ってきましたが残念な事に熱帯魚感がなくサンマの群のようでした（笑）

スマホで写真、水中カメラで動画を撮っていただきましたが別料金がかかります。
しかもお金を払ったのにスマホで撮った写真は送られて来ませんでした。

My mom had been wanting to do a whale watch cruise for a very long time now and she was very excited when I booked this tour to do with her. Once the boat had departed they had told us that lunch will be open the entire trip. We did not want to miss seeing the whales so we went to get lunch as soon as they announced that it was open. While eating our lunch the captain had announced that they had spotted a whale and that was the first time we were able to see whales on our tour. For the entire time we followed the same mother and calf whale that we had spotted in the beginning. We were able to spot them many times during the duration of the tour! My mom was also able to see some dolphins during the tour as well. It was such an amazing experience for both my mom and I and we both would love to go and do this tour again next whale watching season!

It was my first time in Hawaii, and we were blessed with beautiful weather. We started with an optional tour on a boat, where we went snorkeling at a sandbar. The water was crystal clear, allowing us to swim with fish and observe coral.

After snorkeling, we experienced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). At first, it was challenging to maintain balance, but thanks to our guide's instructions, I was able to ride confidently.

For the final activity, we switched to a different boat for the underwater scooter. While exploring underwater, I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle. We attracted fish with bait for some great photos, and at the end, we were able to purchase the photos for $40.

初めてのハワイでしたが天候にも恵まれ、とても快晴でのオプショナルツアーで、初めに船に乗りサンドバーの浅瀬でのシュノーケリングをしました。
海が透き通っていて魚と一緒に泳いだりサンゴを観察することができます。
シュノーケリングの後はSUP体験で、初めはバランスを取るのが大変ですがガイドさんのご指導のおかげでしっかり乗る事ができました。
最後の水中スクーターは違う船に乗り換えました。水中スクーターで海の中に入り進んでいる途中運が良くウミガメをお目にかかる事ができました。魚の餌で魚たちをおびき寄せ写真をたくさん撮っていただき、最後に40ドルで頂くことができました。

I was able to see the whales' spouts and backs! It was more fun than I expected to be so close to the whales. We also saw a turtle right after we set sail. Although we didn't see any jumps, the view of Waikiki from the ocean was very beautiful!

クジラの潮吹きと背中を見ることができました！思っていたよりも近くにクジラがいて楽しかったです。出航してすぐに亀も見れました。
ジャンプは見れませんでしたが、海側から見るワイキキの風景はとても綺麗でした！！

I've been on 3 trips in the last 2 months with activities scheduled everyday for jet skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, etc. and this was the most fun I have had doing any of them.

My wife is claustrophobic and just couldn't do it, so I took her turn and did it twice. There is a bag of fish food on the front of the scooter, and you squeeze it and wave it around and the fish go nuts literally right in front of you and eat from your hand. I saw 6 different species of colorful fish and a sea turtle so close I could have touched it.

They videotape you doing it and take photos, so you can show your friends who aren't going to understand unless they see it. When they do see it, they all want to do it too. Would definitely do this again.

I was surprised to see whales so close to the coast. I was also happy to see them spouting several times. The ship was large and impressive, and I didn't get seasick.

海岸からあれほど近くに鯨がいるなんて驚きでした。潮吹きも何度も見られて嬉しかったです。
船は大きくて立派で、船酔いもしませんでした。

The president's dog accompanied us on the tour, and it was so cute. In the first half, we alternated between stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, but I ended up playing with the dog instead of focusing on snorkeling. The dog was a great swimmer, friendly, and very well-behaved! In the second half, we enjoyed underwater scooters. There was no trouble communicating with the instructor using gestures. It might be a good idea to review how to equalize your ears beforehand. For those with claustrophobia, it might be a bit tough, but I had a great time. I was able to see turtles up close, and the fish came to the food in my hands. Photos are $40, videos are $40, and both together are $60. I purchased both as a keepsake.

社長さんのワンコがツアーに同伴してくれてとても可愛かったです。
前半はスタンドアップパドルボートとシュノーケリングを交代でしたのですがシュノーケリングそっちのけでワンコと遊でしまいました
泳ぎも上手で人なくっこくてとても良い子！
後半は水中スクーターを楽しみました。
インストラクターさんとは身振り手振りで意思の疎通にも困ることはありませんでした。
参加の前に耳抜きの仕方だけ予習しておいたほうがいいかもしれません。
閉所恐怖症の方はもしかしたらキツイかもしれませんが私は楽しめました。
亀も近くで見れたし魚も手元の餌に寄ってきてくれました。
写真だけ40ドル、動画だけ40ドル、両方なら60ドルです。
記念に両方購入しました。

I participated in early February. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales and just ended up cruising. I was really hoping to see whales, so it was disappointing. They did issue a free boarding ticket for the next time, but it only covers the boarding, and you have to pay for the trip to the location yourself. Due to scheduling conflicts, I had to give up on it. I think those who are planning to participate should consider their schedule in case they don't see any whales.

2月上旬に参加しました。クジラは見れずただクルーズして終わりました。
クジラを見たい！との思いで参加したので残念でした。
一応、次回乗船無料券の発行がありましたが、これ乗船のみで、現地迄は自腹との事。スケジュールの都合もあるので断念しました。
これから参加の方は見れない時の為の考慮して日程を組んだ方が良いと思います。

I read in the reviews that it could be far away or hard to see, so I planned the next day as a backup just in case I couldn't see anything. At first, the blowhole was far away, and I couldn't really understand what I was supposed to be looking at, but while I was eating, I saw a whale very close by. When I hurried outside, a mother and calf showed themselves to us. On the way back, I also saw a turtle, which was very lucky. I chose not to use the shuttle service and got off at Kakaako on the high bus and walked, but the breeze felt nice, and I was able to make good use of my time, so it was great.

口コミに遠かったり見られない事も多いと書いてあったので、見られなかった時の為に次の日を予備日として、計画をたてました。
はじめは潮吹きも遠く、言われたところを見てもよくわからなかったのですが、ご飯を食べていたら、すぐ近くにくじらが見えて、急いで外へ出たら親子で姿を見せてくれました。帰りにはカメも見られて、とてもラッキーでした。
送迎なしを選んで、ハイバスのカカアコで降りて歩いていきましたが、風が気持ち良くて時間も有効利用出来たので良かったです。

It was a bus pickup at Hilton Grand Vacations. The woman who confirmed the reservation didn't understand any Japanese at all. We managed to grasp the meaning through some words, but those who only understand Japanese seemed confused. For tours with many Japanese reservations, it might be reassuring to have someone who can speak even a little.

Since the pickup time for the tour was a bit late, by the time we arrived at the boarding area, all the spots with a good view outside were taken. However, since it was a bit cold this season, we took seats indoors on the second floor and had lunch before going outside to take a look.

They also make announcements in English when a whale approaches, so you can stick to the glass window and watch (laughs). This time, it was a smaller whale, so we couldn't see it clearly, but we were able to see it nonetheless.

ヒルトングランドバケーションのバス駐車場ピックアップでした。
予約確認の女性は、全く日本語わかりません。
私たちは、単語などでなんとなく意味わかりましたが日本語しかわからない方は、戸惑ってました。日本人の予約が多いツアーは、少しでいいから話せる方だと安心できるかもと思いました。
ツアーの方は、迎えの時間が遅めのため
乗り場に着いた時は、外の眺めのよさそうなとこは全部埋まってました。
でも、この季節は、寒めなので二階の室内で席を取って昼食も食べてから
外に出て見に行っても大丈夫です。
ホエールが近づいたら放送もしてくれるので(英語)
ガラス窓にピタッてくっついて見ても見れます(笑)
今回は、小さめなのではっきり見えませんでしてが一応見ることできました

I participated with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old children. I was hoping to see various fish and, if lucky, a sea turtle. On the day of the event, while on the boat heading to Atlantis, we were able to see wild dolphins on the way there and a whale on the way back (the whale was quite far away, but the dolphins were very close).

There was an explanation in Japanese, and we were not too far from Waikiki Beach, where we saw many fish and, finally, the sea turtle. We even spotted a small shark, which made the kids enjoy the experience throughout. The boat was comfortable, but the air conditioning was a bit chilly, so having a light jacket might be a good idea.

4歳、6歳の子供達と参加しました。色々なお魚や運良くウミガメが見れたら嬉しいなぁと思っていましたが、いざ当日参加したらアトランティスに向かう迄の船内で行きに野生のイルカと帰りに鯨を見る事が出来ました。(鯨はだいぶ離れた距離.イルカはかなり至近距離でした)

日本語での説明もありワイキキビーチからそんなに離れていない海底で沢山の魚そして念願のウミガメ、小さいサイズでしたがサメも見る事が出来子供達は終始楽しんでいました。
船内も快適でしたが、やはり海外エアコン？空調？が少し肌寒かったので羽織りがあると良いかもです。

I took a deep breath, ducked under water and up into the globe of my personal submarine. There was a small chain link bag of fish food that I was instructed to shake, by hand motions, from the diver that stayed near and guided me around. The fish swarmed around me, bumping my fingers as they eagerly gobbled the food. It was surreal. The trip began with A few of us boarding a large motorized rubber raft that took us to a sandbar. The guide had a dog that was very enthusiastic. At one point it jumped into the water and swam behind the boat, which continued on leaving the dog way behind. At one point it was so far behind it was hard to see it. A real swimmer. We jumped into the water and were instructed how to use the Seabob. It pulled us around the water, which was too shallow to really get the feel of the machine. Low tide was not a good time to do this. It was an incredible experience. I highly recommend it.

Since I went to Hawaii in February, I decided to go whale watching, which is something you can only do during this time of year.

I read many reviews saying that people didn't see any whales, so I boarded the boat with a mindset of "Well, it would be nice to see a whale if we do." However, my skeptical expectations were wonderfully betrayed, and I was able to encounter a mother and calf whale multiple times!! Their synchronized swimming was truly moving, and I absolutely recommend it! Thank you for a truly wonderful experience!

It was a valuable tour. Thank you!

ちょうど2月にハワイに行ったので、この時期しか見ることの出来ないホエールウォッチングに行く事にしました。

クジラに会えなかったという口コミもたくさん読みましたので、「まぁクジラが見れたらいいか」みたいな気持ちで船に乗り込みましたが…。
私の半信半疑の期待は見事に裏切られ、何度もクジラの親子に遭遇する事ができました！！
並んで泳ぐ姿は心から感動しましたし、絶対オススメします！
本当に素晴らしい経験をありがとうございました！

価値のあったツアーでした。ありがとうございました！

I was wondering if I wouldn't be able to see it until halfway through, but I was able to watch it towards the end. I'm glad I could see it because they searched for it until the very last minute. I can hardly speak any English, but the staff were kind, and I had a great time.

途中まで見れないかな？と思ったのですが、最後の方に見ることができました。時間ギリギリまで、探してくれたため、見ることができてよかったです。英語がほとんど話せないのですが、スタッフは優しく、楽しめました。

We participated as a family. It was our first day at Waikiki Beach, and we were amazed by the beauty of the ocean with the kids. On top of that, we were thrilled to see sea turtles swimming right nearby.

There was an option to take a photo with Diamond Head in the background, which I thought would make a great memory, so I decided to purchase it.

We traveled by boat for about 10 minutes to get to the submarine, and during that time, we were able to see a whale in the distance. The guide spoke in Japanese and entertained us with jokes. Inside the submarine, we were satisfied with the experience as we could see corals, fish, and sea turtles up close.

However, I experienced more motion sickness than I expected. They provide etiquette bags, but I recommend that those who are sensitive take medication beforehand.

家族で参加しました。
ワイキキビーチに初めて行った日だったので、海のキレイさに子どもたちと感動しました。その上、海辺ではウミガメがすぐそこを泳いでいて大興奮でした。
ダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに写真を撮るという観光地特有のオプションがついていましたが、思い出になると思い購入しました。

潜水艦に乗るまで10分ほど船で移動するのですが、その際にクジラの姿も遠くに見ることができました。
ガイドは日本語で、時にジョークもあり楽しませてくれます。潜水艦では、サンゴや魚、ウミガメも間近に見ることができ満足な体験でした。

ただ、思った以上に乗り物酔いします。エチケット袋は用意されていますが、弱い人はお薬を飲んで行くことをおすすめします。

I signed up for my two sons who love sea creatures! We were able to see a whale right after we set off. I think we were very lucky to see it as a family. The kids were also thrilled, so I'm glad we participated!

海の生き物が大好きな息子二人のために申込みました！出発後すぐにくじらに会えました。
親子で見れたので、とてもラッキーだったと思います。子供たちも大喜びだったので参加してよかったです！

I was able to see a mother and baby whale together, with continuous spouting and jumping! The boat was also large, so it was comfortable to spend time on!

クジラが親子でいたのか、連続して潮吹きとジャンプが見れました！船も大きい為快適に過ごせよかったでふ！

The day I participated, the water was murky and hard to see.
It's different from the scenery you can see while diving.
I think it would be appreciated by older people who want to see the sunken battleships and fighter planes.

The view from the boat on the way to the submarine was fantastic!

僕が参加した日は水が濁ってて見にくかったです。
ダイビングで見れる景色とは違います。
沈没した戦艦や戦闘機を見たいお年寄りの人には喜ばれると思います。

潜水艦に行くまでの船からの景色が最高でした♪

I waited for the bus on the first day, but I was left behind. I left a voicemail, but I didn't get a response... I'm glad I was able to participate the next day, but I couldn't see the whales as well as I wanted from the photos. However, I felt good about the cruise! I thought it might be better if the duration was a little shorter.

バスに1日目待ってたのに、おいてかれてしまいました。
留守電いれたけど、連絡なく。。
翌日参加できたから良かったけど、、
クジラは写真見たいにはみれません。
クルーズするのは気分が良かったです！
時間もう少し短くても良いかなと思いました。

We participated as a family!
It was everyone's first time whale watching, and we had a wonderful experience encountering humpback whales jumping up close!
Thank you very much! ^_^

家族で参加しました！
みんな初めてのホエールウォッチングでしたが、間近でジャンプするザトウ鯨に出会う事ができ、素敵な経験になりました！
ありがとうございました^_^

This was just such a great experience. We got incredibly lucky with active whales during our trip. We saw two set of mothers with their calves. The calves breached multiple times and we even got to see one of the mothers breach! Even just the scenery during the sail up the coast was amazing. The crew was incredibly fun and nice, everyone was very accommodating. I would definitely recommend using this company for your whale tour.

Meeting a large mother and baby whale was truly moving. At the same time, I thought about how the approaching boats must be a nuisance for the mother whale caring for her newborn, which left me with somewhat mixed feelings. What is the ideal way for modern humans to connect with the natural world? While we understand this in our daily lives, we often don’t think deeply about it. I realized that we need to reconsider the power of humans and civilization that has even pushed the largest mammals in Earth's history, the whales, to the brink of extinction.

A beautiful world should remain beautiful.
A wonderful nature should remain as it is.
This tour taught me the preciousness of simply connecting lives.

大きなクジラの親子に会えたのはやはり感動がありました
と同時に生まれたばかりの子供の世話をしているお母さんクジラにとってはボートで近づいてくる人間は迷惑なんだろうなと思い、少々複雑な感情にもなりました。
自然界と現代人の繋がりかたの理想とはどんなものなのか。普段の生活では理解していても深くは考えないものですが、地球史上最大の哺乳類と言われるクジラさえも絶滅の危機に追いやってしまった人間の力、文明の威力を改めて考える必要があると実感しました。
綺麗な世界が綺麗なままで。
素晴らしい自然がありのままで。
命をただ繋ぐ尊さを教えてもらったツアーでした。

I had very little experience with boarding a ship, but there were staff members who spoke Japanese, and the other staff were also kind, which made me feel very at ease. There was a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, which was enjoyable. Although the chances of seeing a whale were low, they searched diligently, and I was able to see its tail. I also got to see dolphins up close for a long time, which I didn't think would be possible. It was a very enjoyable plan.

船に乗る経験もほとんどありませんでしたが、日本語を話せるスタッフがいたり、他のスタッフも親切でとても安心して過ごせました。
アルコール類やソフトドリンクも豊富で楽しかったです。
鯨も確率は低いそうですか、熱心に探してくれ、尻尾を見ることができました。また、見れないと思っていたイルカを近くで長時間見れました。
とても楽しいプランでした。

I participated with my 3-year-old child. The dolphins' eyes were adorable, and it was my first time touching them, which felt quite strange. They let us hear their sounds and splashed us with their fins, which was fun. It was my child's first time in a big pool, and it turned out to be a great experience. Wearing life jackets made us feel safe.

There were many foreign guests, so it felt like we were abroad. The staff only spoke English, but they communicated well with gestures, so it was fine! There was also a dolphin show, areas where we could touch starfish, and a play area for kids, making it a fun place to visit!

3歳の子連れで参加しました。
イルカの目が可愛らしく、触るのは初めてでしたが不思議な感触でした。鳴き声を聞かせてくれたりヒレで水をかけてくれたり楽しかったです
子供は大きなプールに入るのは初めてでしたが良い経験になりました。ライフジャケット着用で安心です。
外国のお客さんが多いので外国に来た気分を楽しめますスタッフは英語のみですが、身振り手振りで教えてくれるので大丈夫です！
イルカショータイムもあったり手でヒトデなどに触れるエリアや子供用プレイエリアもあり、楽しめる場所です！！

I was satisfied to see them jumping and swimming with their families up close! It would be nice if we could choose items like a ballpoint pen or a T-shirt instead of a revenge ticket. The revenge is quite difficult.

かなり近くでジャンプや親子連れで泳ぐ姿も見れて満足！リベンジ券ではなく、ボールペンやTシャツかを選べると良い。リベンジはかなり難しい。

I had a great time enjoying SUP at the sandbar with my dog Shaka. I took a lot of photos with my iPhone, creating many memories. Thanks to the diver's care, I was able to see fish and sea turtles up close with Scuba Bob. It was truly an amazing experience. Scuba provided the photos as data for the group for $40. Videos are an additional $40. I think that's a very reasonable price.

I joined this tour after reading reviews on Veltra. At first, I was a bit worried because there were some negative reviews, but once I participated in the tour, I realized there was nothing to worry about. Everyone was very friendly and nice. However, regarding what to bring, I think it's essential to have something warm, like a large towel, especially during the winter season (we participated in February) when coming out of the water.

While I recommend scuba diving, I highly recommend Scuba Bob, where you can comfortably see underwater! If you have a phone in a waterproof case, you can take a lot of great photos underwater! That’s what I did. If I have the chance to go again, I would choose this tour.

犬のシャカと一緒にサンドバーでSUPを楽しめました。私が持っていったiPhoneで写真をたくさん撮ってくれ、思い出がたくさんできました。スキューバボブはダイバーさんの気遣いで魚やウミガメが間近でみられました。本当に感動体験でした。スキューバは、撮ってくれた写真をデータでくれました(グループで$40)。動画はさらに+$40です。かなり良心的な値段だと思います。
veltraのレビューを見てからここのツアーに参加しました。はじめは、不安なレビューも複数あって、大丈夫かな？と思いましたが、ツアーに参加してみればなんのことはありません。皆さんとても気さくでいい方たちでした。ただ、持ち物に関して、冬の時期とされる期間？(私たちは2月に参加)は、大きなタオルなど、海から上がった際に暖を取れるものが必ずあったほうがいいと思います。
スキューバダイビングもおすすめですが、海の中を安心して見ることのできる、スキューバボブはめちゃくちゃおすすめです！防水カバーに入れている携帯なら、海の中をめちゃくちゃ撮れますよ！わたしはそれ派でした。また行く機会があれば、ここのツアーにするとおもいます。

What an experience! This tour is definitely worth it. The boat only takes out a max of 6 people which allows for more cage time and less crowds. The cage was plenty big for everyone to see and not feel cramped. We had sharks around us the entire time we were in the water and the water was so clear it was quite the experience. The crew was awesome and very knowledgeable about not only sharks but whales as well. We were able to stop on our way back into harbor and watch the whales for a little bit. Overall such a great experience, highly recommend!