All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I was glad to see a large giant trevally and colorful fish gathering around the artificial reef. I also got to see a honu (sea turtle) at the end!

大きなギンガメアジをはじめ、カラフルな魚が人工漁礁で群れている姿を見ることが出来て良かったです。最後にホヌも見れました！

I often encounter both unpleasant and good things, as well as strange occurrences in my daily life, and I was able to showcase that ability. I got to see everything, including the honu, whale spouts, and rainbows, which I hear can sometimes be elusive. The crew was very friendly, and I even got to take the helm.

普段から身の周りに嫌なことからいい事、奇怪な事までエンカウント(遭遇)してしまう私ですが、その能力を発揮してしまいました
ホヌや、ホエールの潮、虹、出会えないこともあるらしいのが、全部見れました
クルーも気さくな方ばっかりで舵もきらせてもらえました

We set sail from the port and quickly arrived at the snorkeling spot after receiving instructions. One by one, we entered the water and swam with the guide, where we were able to see many dolphins up close. I swam with my child, and both of us were moved by the experience. I think we spent about 15 minutes in the water. The dolphins seemed to stay in the area, so I wished we could have swum a bit longer. Since we were swimming in the open sea, if you don't have enough stamina, you won't be able to chase the dolphins, so I recommend building up your endurance before participating. My 62-year-old mother didn't have enough stamina and got tired just from swimming, so she had to get out of the water before seeing the dolphins. Next time, I want to invite other family members to join us.

港を出港してシュノーケリングの指導を受けているとすぐにポイントに到着しました。
順番に海に入りガイドさんと泳いでいくと、たくさんのイルカを間近で見る事が出来ました。
子供と一緒に泳ぎましたが、親子とも感動しました。
時間にして15分くらいだったと思います。
イルカたちはずっとその場にいたようなので、もう少し長く泳いでいたかったです。
沖で泳ぐので体力がないとイルカを追いかけられないので、しっかり体力作りをして参加することをオススメします。
62歳の母は体力がなく、泳ぐだけで疲れてしまい、イルカを見る前に海から上がってしまいました。
次回は他の家族も誘い参加したいです。

My son had a phenomenal time and can’t wait to go again. I have issues snorkeling but I was hopeful I wouldn’t have issues with this. Let’s just say I am extremely thankful that I did it once and that the staff was so very patient and helpful with people like me (who have water issues). I can’t say enough about how great the people are who work this tour and everyone should do it (at least once)

I was very happy to be able to meet dolphins, which was my main goal. The staff's enthusiasm was also enjoyable.

最大の目的であるイルカに会うことができとても良かったです。スタッフの皆さんの盛り上げも楽しかったです。

I participated with my mother. Swimming with dolphins is a rare experience, so we decided to go for it. We were in a group of about eight people, and everyone, regardless of age, seemed to be smiling and having a great time. The instructors provided support, so my mother, who hadn't swum in 30 years, was able to join in with confidence. This became the best memory of our trip. We also got to see sea turtles up close, which was a lot of fun.

母と2人で参加しました。イルカと泳ぐなんて、中々出来ない経験なので、思い切って申し込みました。8人ほどのグループで体験しましたが、どの世代の方たちも、みんな笑顔で楽しそうにしていました。インストラクターの方々がサポートしてくださるので、泳ぐことが30年ぶりの母も安心して参加できました。今回の旅で1番の思い出になりました。ウミガメを間近で見ることもでき、とても楽しかったです。

I participated with my husband.
There were plenty of dolphins, which was satisfying, but it's a shame we couldn't go to the snorkeling point.
Also, it seems that free diving is prohibited on Oahu, so we couldn't dive.
We just floated around with life jackets.
The photos on the site showed beautiful diving (maybe from the Big Island?), and there were no warnings mentioned, so I didn't know and was really looking forward to it, which is disappointing.

夫と参加しました。
イルカはたくさんいて満足なのですが、シュノーケリングポイントにいけなかったのが残念です。
また、オアフ島では素潜りが禁止されているようで、潜れませんでした。
ライフジャケットでぷかぷかするだけ。
サイトの写真では綺麗に潜っていたし（ハワイ島のかな？）注意事項も書いてなかったので知らなくて、すごく楽しみにしていたのに残念。

You can pass the waiting time by interacting with various creatures like turtles and birds.

The dolphin swim experience allows for more interaction with the dolphins than you might expect. You can learn a lot about their ecology (it's in English, but they use gestures to make it easy to understand), and you get to hold onto their fins and swim together, play with them, and have a level of interaction that is quite rare in Japan. It was a very valuable experience. The atmosphere was very homey, with participants from overseas and trainers cheering each swimmer with "good job!" and applause.

待ち時間は亀や鳥等いろんな生き物で時間をつぶせます。

ドルフィンスイムは思っているよりがっつりとイルカと触れ合うことが出来ます。
生態について沢山勉強ができますし(英語ですがジェスチャーとかわかりやすくしてくれます)、ヒレに掴まって一緒に泳いだり、一緒に遊んだり、日本ではなかなか体験できないほど触れ合うことが出来てとても貴重な経験でした。
海外の参加の方々もトレーナーさんも、一人一人泳ぐたびに『goodjob！』と拍手で褒めるアットホームな雰囲気でした！

Absolutely the best part of our trip. The crew was awesome. The pictures and video were an added bonus. Will definitely do again! What an experience!!!

I heard that you can swim with dolphins over 90% of the time, but on the day I participated, I could see the dolphins but couldn't swim with them, which was a bit disappointing. Since it's nature, I understand, but I was really looking forward to it... The tour company staff worked hard to find them, but sometimes these things happen.

Also, I participated in the second trip, but the meal was just one spam rice ball and a drink. I was really hungry on the way back. I hope they can improve the meals a bit.

９０％以上でイルカと泳げるらしいのですが、私が参加した日はイルカは見えましたが、イルカとは泳げず少しがっかり。自然相手なので仕方ないですが、楽しみにしていだけに。。。。ツアー会社の方も一生懸命探してくれましたが、こんな日もあります。
それから2便での参加だったのですが、食事がスパム系のおにぎり1個と飲み物だけ。帰りのバスは腹ペコで困りました。食事はもう少し改善して欲しいと思いました。

I participated in the morning tour. (Since I was staying in Haleiwa, I joined the tour alone from the local area.) The reception booth is open early in the morning, so you just need to say your name and then wait at the designated spot to board the boat. Since it was a completely English tour, I honestly felt a bit anxious because I'm not very good at English.

Once I got on the boat, the captain-like person came out after a while and started talking about the precautions with some jokes mixed in. Honestly, I couldn't understand what he was saying at all (I think he was explaining something like not to lean on the cage or stick your feet out, or you might get eaten by a shark). However, after that, he talked about how the teams would be divided and the order of entry into the cage, which I managed to understand.

Then, following the instructions, when it was time, we put on our underwater masks and snorkels and entered the water. No fins were allowed; we were barefoot. I wasn't timing it, but we were given plenty of time, enough to get bored. However, since there were quite a few people in the cage, it felt like we were just floating around and observing the sharks underwater. I tried to dive down and observe once, but I got scolded for that.

That said, the sharks didn't seem to be interested in humans, and while I was nervous when I first entered, the fear gradually faded away. In the end, there were even people taking pictures while hanging their feet over the edge of the cage. It seems there were no restrictions on bringing cameras or videos; for those who didn't have one, they were available for rent for a fee.

After about ten minutes of watching, I started to get bored and thought, "Is this ever going to end?" However, throughout the time we were in the cage, the sharks were always nearby, swimming around. They might have been throwing out some food.

Once all the teams finished, we headed straight back to the port. There wasn't really anything else to see.

Even though I participated alone, my lack of English skills and communication ability made it feel quite isolating. All the other participants were young American students who were all chattering among themselves, and I felt a bit left out. I ended up just looking off into the distance by myself.

Still, I think it was good to experience something I normally wouldn't get to do. By the way, the captain seemed like a nice person. He was considerate of me being alone.

P.S.: After reading others' impressions, I noticed something different from my experience: the boat's swaying. It might have been better in the morning, or maybe the waves were just calm that day, but it was very comfortable. No participants seemed to get seasick, so the conditions were probably good.

Also, a note of caution: there were a lot of jellyfish, possibly due to the season. They were small and looked like trash, so it was hard to avoid them. If you're bare-skinned, you might get stung quite a bit. I recommend wearing a rash guard that covers your arms just in case.

朝一のツアーに参加しました。（ハレイワに滞在していたので現地から一人で参加）
朝早くから受付のブースは空いているので、名前を言ってあとは指定された場所で待機していれば乗船できます。
完全な英語ツアーなので英語があまり得意ではない僕にとっては正直、不安でした。
船に乗り込むとしばらくして船長さんらしき人が出てきて何やら冗談混じりで注意事項を話し始めます。正直何言ってるか全然わからないw
（多分ケージにもたれかかったり、足出すなよ。サメに喰われるぞ的な説明だったかと）
ただ、その後ケージに入るチーム分けと入る順番を話してくれてこれは何とかなりました。
あとは指示に従って時間になれば水中マスクとシュノーケルをつけて入ります。フィンはなし。素足です。
時間を計っていたわけではないですが、飽きるくらい十分の時間が与えられます。
ただオリに入る人数がそこそこ多いのでプカプカ浮きながら水中を見てサメを観察する感じです。一回頭から潜って観察したんですが、やるなって怒られました。
とはいえ、サメは人間に興味無さそうだし、入った時はドキドキですが、だんだんと恐怖感は無くなります。
しまいにはオリに足かけて潜って写真撮ってる人もいました。
カメラとかビデオの持ち込み、撮影は制限無いようです。ない人には貸し出しも有料でしてるみたいでした。
さすがに10分も見ると飽きてきて、もう終わらないかなぁなんて思ってしまいました。ただオリの中にいる間中、サメはずっと近くにいてウロウロしてくれてました。エサでも撒いてるのかも。
全チーム見終わったらすぐ港に直帰。ほかに特に何かを見るということもありませんでした。

一人での参加ですが、僕にあまり英語力とコミュ力がなかったのもありますが、結構なアウェイ感です。他の参加者がみんなアメリカの学生さんみたいな若い人ばっかりだったのて内輪でキャッキャやってて、ちょっとその中には入れないなあと。遠くを見ながらのボッチでした。

まあそれでも普段体験出来ない事が出来たんで良かったかなと思います。
ちなみに船長さんはなかなかいい人そうでしたよ。ボッチの僕にも気をつかってくれてました。


追記：他の皆さんの感想みて僕の時と違うと思ったのは揺れ。朝一がいいのか、たまたま波が少なかったのか、快適そのものでした。参加者で酔ってるひとは誰もおらず環境は良かったのかも。
あと、注意点ですが、季節柄かも知れませんが、めっちゃクラゲがいます。しかも小さくてゴミみたいなやつなので避けようがない。
裸だとかなりチクチクやられるかも知れません。腕が隠れるラッシュガードを念のため着ていくことをお勧めします。

Swimming with dolphins was so much fun!! The crew was very cheerful and enjoyable too!! The sky and the sea were both a deep blue and very beautiful!!

イルカとおおよげて楽しい！！
クルーの皆さんもとても陽気で楽しい！！
空も海もまっさおでとてもきれいでした！！

Crew was amazing! Thoughtful, understanding & patient.

I had been wanting to interact with dolphins for a long time, so I signed up for this experience. Since it was a popular optional tour, I couldn't participate at my preferred time, but I managed to change the timing of my next scheduled optional tour and join this one. Changing my plans was definitely the right decision! It was so much fun! I also got to touch turtles and see penguins up close, which are experiences I can't have in Japan.

前々からイルカに触れ合いと思ってて、今回申し込みしました。やはり、人気のオプショナルツアーだったので、希望する時間帯では参加出来ず、次の予定のオプショナルツアー参加時間を変更して何とか参加出来ました。でも、変更して大正解❗とても、楽しかったです‼️他に亀にも触れたり、ペンギンも間近で見られたりと日本では体験出来ない事が出来ました。

In the end, I was able to see both dolphins and turtles! It was a valuable experience! The captain worked hard to find three spots: the dolphin point, the turtle point, and the snorkeling point. However, we went quite far offshore, so I got really seasick. They provided spam onigiri, snacks, and juice, but I couldn't enjoy the light meal (I took it home). The crew members were trustworthy, and I relied on them despite feeling seasick.

For those who will participate in the future, I recommend preparing motion sickness medication and getting to bed early the night before to adjust your condition. Also, your belongings can get quite wet from the splashes on the boat. It was pretty cold during the transfer between points. I rented a wetsuit for $10. I wonder if the tightness of the wetsuit made my seasickness worse, but those who didn't wear one got stung by jellyfish, so it's a tough call.

I purchased photos from the accompanying photographer for $50. We didn't have many pictures of ourselves swimming; most were of the dolphins and some from the boat. The camera quality wasn't very good, but since I wasn't confident in my swimming and didn't have the luxury to take underwater shots, I consider it a memory price.

On the way back, I learned about Turtle University, and if I ever come back to Hawaii, I would like to join another tour!

結果的にイルカも亀も見れました！貴重な経験です！
イルカのポイント→亀のポイント→シュノーケリングのポイント、3箇所目指してキャプテンが頑張って探してくれます。
しかしけっこう沖合まで出るので船酔いがひどく、、スパムおにぎりやスナック菓子、ジュース、たくさん出してくれましたが軽食は楽しめませんでした。（持ち帰りました）
クルー達も信頼できる方たちで、船酔いのなか頼りにしていました。
これから参加される方は酔い止めを用意とあとは前日早めに就寝して体調を整えるほうがいいかと(^_^;)
あと持ち物は船の中でも波しぶきでけっこう濡れてしまいます。各ポイントに移動中に風が結構寒かったです。$10でウェットスーツを借りました。ウェットスーツの締付けにより船酔いが加速したのかも…とも思いますが着てない方はくらげに刺されてましたので…うーんという感じですね。
$50で同行カメラマンの写真を購入しました。あまり泳いでる自分たちの写真はなく、イルカの姿、あとは船上の写真でした。あまりカメラの画質がよくありませんでしたが、泳ぎに自信もなく水中で撮る余裕はもちろんないので思い出価格ですね。
帰りにカメ大学というのもあると知り、いつかまたハワイに来れたら別のツアーに参加したいです(^^)

I was able to see dolphins up close, which was truly a wonderful experience. Additionally, I encountered not only dolphins but also sea turtles, making it one of my great memories of Hawaii. It was an activity that I would love to participate in again.

すごく近くでイルカが観ることができて本当に良い経験ができました。
また、イルカだけでなく、ウミガメにも遭遇することができ、ハワイの良い思い出の一つになりました。
また、参加したいと思えるアクティビティでした。

We take a boat out to the submarine. We glide past canoes and surfers, enjoying views of Honolulu's beaches and cityscape, as well as Diamond Head from the sea before boarding. We also enjoyed a short cruise. At the bottom of the ocean, there are not only fish but also sea turtles and eels...

潜水艦に乗る沖合まで船で行きます。
カヌーや波乗りの横をすり抜け、ホノルルのビーチと街並み、ダイヤモンドヘッドを海側から眺めてから乗船です。短い時間のクルーズも楽しめました。
海の底には、魚のほかにもウミガメやウツボも、、、

I had a great time. I got to see dolphins, turtles and got to feed some colorful fish.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff and lots to see on this tour.

We had such a wonderful time and this was such a unique experience. It was actually very windy on the day we went so we got jostled around a lot but it did not affect how much fun we had. This is one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever had as a family. We would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone!

Activities chosen centered around my 2.5-year-old daughter
In conclusion, it was an incredibly enjoyable experience!!!
We got to touch dolphins and feed them...
It was a unique experience that we usually can't have, and it seems my child had fun.
The adults who participated together also enjoyed it!
The instructor spoke a little Japanese, which I think made it easier to understand.
Since we booked for two families, it was a great deal to be able to split the photos after the activity, haha. On the other hand, I wanted to film some videos, but once you participate, that's not possible...
Next time, I strongly want to let my child join a longer plan. And for my child to enjoy that, English skills are absolutely necessary. This was a day where I vowed to encourage my child to study English, using this activity as motivation, haha.

2歳半の娘を中心に選んだアクティビティ
結論、非常に満喫の楽しい体験でした！！！
イルカに触ったり、餌をあげたり、、、
普段できない体験ができて、子供も楽しめたようです。
一緒に参加した大人も楽しかった！
インストラクターは少し日本語も話してくれて、わかりやすかったと思います。
1予約2家族で参加したので、参加後の写真を折半して購入できたのはお得でした　笑　　逆に、動画を撮ってあげたいなぁ、と思ってたけど参加しちゃうとそれが叶わないのは仕方なし。。。　
次回は子供だけでもっと長い時間のプランに参加させてあげたいと強く思いました。　そして、それを子供が楽しむためには英語力が絶対に必要。　このアクティビティを糧に英語勉強にも励んでもらえるように頑張ろうと誓った親父の1日でした　笑

There were various happenings before boarding the submarine, which was quite amusing. Exploring underwater in the submarine was very enjoyable, and the children were wide-eyed watching. The fish swarming around the artificial reef and the sea turtles looked very cute. I would love to see it again with my family.

潜水艦に乗るまでに色々ハプニングあり面白かったです。
潜水艦で海中探索とても楽しく子供たちが目を丸くして見ていました、
人工漁礁に群がる魚や、ウミガメがとても可愛く見ていました、また家族で見たいと思います。

The weather was a bit bad, but I was glad to be able to touch a dolphin for the first time. I think it was a valuable experience unique to this place.

天気が少し悪かったのですが初めてイルカに触ることができてよかったです。ここならではの貴重な体験だったと思います。

Since my younger child was only 2 years old, we signed up for Dolphin Aloha, which is suitable for families. I thought they might get bored halfway through, but they were captivated by the dolphins' cute behaviors and were thrilled. My 4-year-old also had a great time! Sea Life Park was a wonderful place for the kids to enjoy.

下の子どもがまだ2歳だったので家族で参加できるドルフィンアロハを申込みました。
途中で飽きたりするかなと思いましたが、イルカのかわいい仕草に釘付けで大喜びでした。
4歳の子どもも楽しんでいました！
シーライフパークはとても子どもたちに楽しめるところでした

We participated as a family of three. At first, we were unsure if the adults should just observe, but since participation was required for guardians with children under 10, we decided to join in. (If there's one person observing, you can take your own videos and photos from a distance in addition to the purchased photos.)

Since we arrived at 9:30 AM, we enjoyed seeing sea turtles and dolphins swimming in the pool until our experience at 11:45 AM, making it feel like a mini aquarium. During the sea turtle lecture, we even got to touch baby sea turtles, which I think is something you can't experience in Japan.

The pool was a bit deep, so it was definitely necessary to have someone accompany the children. The Japanese staff explained how to swim and interact, and when it was time to swim, they provided encouragement, making it a safe and enjoyable experience.

I'm glad we splurged on this. It became a wonderful memory. Throughout the journey, the driver kindly explained things in front of beautiful beaches and pointed out when we could see whales, making it a lovely tour.

親子3人で参加しました。最初は大人は見学にしようか迷いましたが10歳以下は保護者参加必須だったので参加にしました。（見学が１人いると購入写真以外に自分で動画や遠くからですが写真が撮影できます）

お迎えから到着が9時半だったので11時45分の体験まではウミガメを見たりプールで泳いでいるイルカを見たり水族館みたいに楽しめました。ウミガメのレクチャーではウミガメの赤ちゃんのタッチができたりと日本では体験できないと思います。

プールは少し深めなので子供の付き添いがやはりいるなと。泳ぎ方やふれあい方は日本人スタッフさんが説明してくれましたし、いざ泳ぐときも声掛けがあって安心で楽しく過ごせました。

奮発してよかったです。いい思い出になりました。道中は運転手さんがきれいなビーチ前で説明やクジラが見えたよと声もかけてくれたりと優しいツアーでした。

It swayed more than I imagined! It was a day with not much wind, but we were rocked quite a bit by the waves, so I think motion sickness medication is a must. As long as you don't get seasick, I think it's a very enjoyable tour! ☺︎

想像以上に揺れました！そんなに風がない日でしたが、かなり波に揺られたので酔い止めは必須だと思います。酔いさえしなければとても楽しめるツアーだと思います☺︎

The staff were very good at getting everyone excited and were great at talking. On the bus to the coast and when we first boarded the boat, they talked about various things like the spinner dolphins we were going to see that day, Hawaii, and snorkeling. I was particularly anxious since it was my first time snorkeling, but they answered any questions I had.

Dolphins are spotted visually rather than using radar, so everyone looked out at the sea together, fostering a sense of unity among all the passengers.

Not only did we see spinner dolphins, but we also spotted wild bottlenose dolphins, and there were many large sea turtles swimming around.

The ocean was incredibly beautiful, and I thought, "This is definitely Hawaii."

スタッフさんはとても盛り上げ方が上手で話し上手でした。
海岸まで行くバスの中や、船に乗り込んだ最初は、この日見に行くハシナガイルカのこと、ハワイのこと、シュノーケルのことなどいろいろ話してくださいます。
特にシュノーケルが初めてで不安はありましたが、聞けば何でも答えてくれました。

イルカはレーダーなどではなく、目視で見つけるため、全員で一緒に海を眺めたりして、乗っているみんなの一致団結力も芽生えます。

ハシナガイルカだけではなく、野生のバンドウイルカも見ることができたり、大きなウミガメもたくさん泳いでいました。

海はとっても綺麗で、さすがハワイだなーと思いました。

Seeing dolphins up close was for the adults, while the children had a blast interacting with various sea animals at the facility, creating wonderful memories.

イルカを間近で見たのは大人が、
施設のいろんな海の動物に触れ合うのは子供たちが大はしゃぎで、思い出になりました。

It was just a 10-minute program, but I was able to feed the dolphins three types of fish, dance with them using my favorite toy that I chose, and take a lot of photos with the dolphins. I'm really glad I participated in such a fulfilling program!

I think my enjoyment was also due to my complete lack of issues with English. Since communication with the trainers and the reception staff is in English, I imagine that those who lack confidence in their English conversation skills might only enjoy about 70-80% of the experience.

たったの10分のプログラムでしたが
イルカに3種類の餌の魚をあげたり
自分の選んだ好きなおもちゃでイルカと一緒に踊ったり、イルカと沢山の写真を撮っていただいて大変身のあるプログラムで参加して良かったです！

ただ私は英語能力に関しては全く問題ないのも楽しめた要因だと思います。トレーナーの皆さんや受付の方とコミュニケーションは英語になるので英会話に自信が無い方は楽しさも7-8割になるのかなぁと想像してます。

I participated five years ago, and although it was tough, it became a wonderful memory, so I joined again this time, but I was disappointed.

The meeting time was set for 5:55 AM, but the staff arrived more than 30 minutes late. During that time, a staff member from Dolphin University came, but without saying a word to the anxious middle school participants, they only took attendance for the university participants and left. The staff who arrived late, including someone who claimed to be the president, only said, "I'm sorry for the trouble," without explaining why they were late. They repeatedly mentioned how hectic it was, but that doesn't concern the participants. I believe they should at least properly explain the circumstances behind the delay.

We set out to sea about 30 minutes late, but in the end, we only saw dolphins for a few seconds. Later, several staff members told us, "The dolphins were far away today." I understand that luck plays a role, but I couldn't help but think that if there hadn't been a delay, we might have seen more.

Five years ago, we entered the sea multiple times to see dolphins, but this time we only saw them for a few seconds before moving to a shallower area to snorkel at a spot with coral. Honestly, there are other places with prettier coral than here, and I felt that it wasn't necessary to do this in Hawaii.

During snorkeling, I was told beforehand that it was okay to remove flotation devices, but since no one had taken them off, I asked a woman who seemed to be the captain for confirmation. Without looking up from her phone, she said, "If you can swim, then," which felt a bit rude.

I also purchased photos, and while we were able to take turns on the boat, the only photos taken while swimming were group photos. I was diving to see turtles while snorkeling, but there were no pictures of me or my friend in the water, so I would have appreciated more consideration for capturing moments in the sea.

I understand that the situation with the dolphins depends on luck, but this time, I was disappointed with the staff's response in various aspects.

5年前にも参加し、ハードだったけどすごくいい思い出になったので再度参加しましたが、今回はガッカリしました。

05:55という早朝の集合時間でしたが、スタッフが来たのは30分以上過ぎてから。途中イルカ大学のスタッフが来ましたが、不安な顔をしている中学の参加者に一声もかけずに、大学参加者の点呼だけ取って行ってしまいました。
遅れてきたスタッフも学長だという方も「トラブルでバタバタしてすいませんでした」と言うだけで、なぜ遅れたのか理由も説明されませんでした。バタバタして大変だったと何度も言われましたが、大変だったのは参加者側には関係ないことです。なぜ遅れたかの事情の説明くらいはきちんとするべきだと思います。

30分ほど出航が遅れた状態で海に出ましたが、結局イルカが見れたのは数秒だけ。後から複数のスタッフに「今日はイルカが遠くに行ってた」と言われました。運に左右されるのは理解してますが、遅れなければもっと見れたかもしれないんじゃ？と思わざるを得ませんでした。

5年前は何度か場所を変えてイルカを見に海に入りましたが、今回は数秒見てイルカは終了、浅めの場所へ移動してサンゴがあるところでシュノーケルになりました。正直ここよりサンゴが綺麗な海は他にあるし、わざわざハワイでしなくてもいいなあという感想でした。
シュノーケルの際、事前に浮具を外してもいいと言われていましたが、誰も外していなかったので確認のために船長？の女性に声をかけた際、顔も上げずに携帯を見ながら「泳げるならね」と言われたのもちょっと感じが悪かったです。

また写真を購入しましたが、船上では順番に撮っていただけましたが、泳いでいる最中の写真は集合写真のみ。シュノーケルでカメを見に潜ったりしてましたが、私と友人の海での写真は一枚もなかったので、海でも満遍なく撮影するよう配慮していただきたかったです。

イルカの状況が運次第なのは納得していますが、今回はいろんな面でスタッフの方々の対応が残念でした。