All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I had the opportunity to encounter a large pod of dolphins and swim with them up close multiple times. I saw dolphins in the ocean far beyond my imagination! The guide was very kind, and the staff and photographer made the experience incredibly enjoyable. When swimming near the photographer, they quickly informed us about the pod of dolphins, allowing us to swim with many of them. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you!

沢山のイルカの群れと遭遇し、まじかで一緒に泳ぐことを何度も体験出来ました♡
想像をはるかに超えるほど、イルカを海の中で見られました！！
ガイドの方もとても親切で、スタッフやカメラマンもすっごく楽しませてくれます。
カメラマンの近くで泳いでいると、イルカの群れをすぐに教えてくれて、沢山のイルカと泳げました。また必ず参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

It was amazing to see dolphins and sea turtles up close!
It's cold, so it's better to bring warm clothing.
About 30% of the participants got seasick because it was quite rocky. Haha.
I think it's worth going!!

イルカも海亀も近くで観れて最高でした！
寒いので防寒着は持って行った方がいいです。
参加者の3割が船酔いになるくらい揺れましたが。笑
行く価値ありだと思います！！

In the morning, I was worried that my children might get seasick, so I gave them some candy for motion sickness. However, as soon as the boat set off, there was no time to feel sick, and we got to see dolphins and sea turtles. My one-year-old son was also having fun on the boat, pointing and saying "Ah, ah." My elementary school daughter got super excited when she swam and saw a huge group of dolphins in the direction the instructor was pointing! Even my dad, who isn't a great swimmer, and my grandmother, who is over 70, all enjoyed it together.

I definitely want to go again the next time we visit Hawaii. It was really fun!

朝は早く、子供が酔わないか心配だったので、飴の酔い止めを舐めさせました。
でも船が出て酔う暇もなく、イルカや、ウミガメに会えました。
１歳の息子も船の上から「あ、あ、」と指を差しながら楽しんでいました。
小学生の娘は泳いでインストラクターの指す方向を向くとイルカの大群を見て大興奮！！
泳ぎの苦手なパパも、７０過ぎのばあばもみんなで楽しめました。

次にハワイに行くときも絶対に行こうと思っています。本当に楽しかったー

I have signed up for dolphin tours in various places, but this was my first time with Dolphin Junior High. The weather was great, perfect for a day at sea! The bus was large and impressive, and the boat was quite nice as well. Since it involves nature, the schedule was fluid, and I understand that they were trying their best, but it felt a bit chaotic at times. The photographer's work was inconsistent, so I decided not to purchase any photos.

イルカツアーは色々なところに申し込み毎回行っていますが、イルカ中学は初めてでした。
お天気良く最高の海日和！バスは大きく立派、船もなかなかです。内容的には自然相手なので流動的で、必死なのはわかりますが…ちょっとばたついてました。カメラマンさんは撮影にムラがあるので購入しませんでした。

In Hawaii, the weather unexpectedly turned bad, and it was raining, making it difficult to find a pod of dolphins. However, thanks to the captain's perseverance, we were able to find a pod of wild dolphins, and the kids were overjoyed.

ハワイでは珍しく天気が悪くなってしまい、雨が降る中、なかなか群れが見つけられずにいましたが、船長さんが諦めずに探してくれたおかげで野生のイルカの群れを見つけることができ、子供も大喜びでした。

My mom and aunt participated with my 5-year-old grandson and grandma while shopping at Waikele. Since the program started at 9:30, we listened to the explanation right after arriving and got ready to start. They helped us find the right size life jackets and put them on. From there, we walked to the pool. We could leave our belongings by the poolside without using a locker, so it was fine to bring them along.

They carefully checked for any protruding nails or rings. Flat nails seemed to be okay. We were checked three times, which was a bit tedious. Since the checks were only for hands, I wondered if they didn't check for protruding items on feet, as others had mentioned.

Regarding the purchase of photos, there was a misunderstanding due to the language barrier, which caused some trouble later, so it might be better if the Japanese staff explained the purchasing process properly. Overall, I was satisfied with the experience alongside my grandson.

After the program ended, we changed clothes, ate the sandwiches we brought, and took a break at the poolside viewing area. My grandson fell asleep, allowing me to enjoy the ocean view for about an hour. Eventually, the show started, and my grandson was satisfied.

I reflected that the shows at Japanese aquariums might put too much burden on the animals. With the $10 ticket we received as a gift, I bought a dolphin plush toy, enjoyed some drinks and ice cream, and had a great time for an additional $6.

ママと叔母はワイケレでショッピングの間、５歳の孫とばぁばで参加しました。９：３０からのプログラムでしたので到着後説明を聞いたらすぐに準備し、スタートです。ライフジャケットはぴったりサイズを探して装着してくれました。そこからプールまで歩いて移動です。荷物はロッカーを使わなくてもプールサイドに置いておけますので持っていって大丈夫でした。
突起物の付いているネイルや指輪などは念入りにチェックされました。
フラットなネイルは大丈夫そうでした。３回はチェックされるので少し辟易しました。チェックは手ばかりでしたので、他の方も書いておられましたように足の突起物はチェックしないのかしらと疑問に思ってしまいました。
写真の購入は、説明が通じず後でトラブルになりましたので購入の説明は
日本語スタッフがきちんとしていただいた方がよろしいのではないでしょうか。
全体的には孫とともに満足しています。
プログラム終了後着替え、持ってきたサンドイッチを食べプールの観覧席で休憩をしてましたら、孫が寝てしまい１時間ほどゆっくりと海の景色を楽しめました。やがてショーの時間が始まり孫は満足していました。
日本の水族館のショーは動物に負担がかかりすぎているのかも知れないと改めて思いました。
プレゼントでついていた１０ドルチケットでイルカのぬいぐるみを買い、飲み物とアイスを食べ、追加で６ドルほどで楽しめました。

Three of us in our fifties participated. We signed up to create memories of our trip to Hawaii. It was really fun to interact with the dolphins, but it was stated that we must not harm the precious dolphins, so things like nail stones were prohibited. Of course, I completely understand that, but it was also mentioned that wearing gloves would be okay.

Two of my friends had nail art on their feet, so they even went out of their way to buy swimming shoes. However, when we actually participated, we were told that was not allowed either. They had many files and clippers available, asking us to remove the stones on the spot. I could only apologize to my friends who were getting upset...

If they had clearly stated from the beginning that it was absolutely not allowed, we wouldn't have had to go through this. It's disappointing that it made us feel sad. I believe this should be properly communicated to future participants. It seems that anyone joining this tour should avoid any small decorations. Although it was written that wearing gloves would be fine, that was not the case at all. Since there were many files and clippers available, it seems everyone had a similar experience.

Please be careful!

But the dolphins were really cute!

アラフィフ3人での参加。
ハワイ旅行の思い出にと申し込みをしました。
イルカに触れ合えて、とても楽しかったのですが、大切なイルカさんを傷つけてはいけないとネイルのストーンなど禁止と書いてありました。もちろんそれはとても納得出来るのですが、グローブをすればokとも書いてありました。
私の友達2人は足のネイル。そのためわざわざスイミング用の靴(？)を購入しました。
実際参加してみると、それもダメとのこと。
その場でストーンを取ってくださいとたくさんのヤスリやニッパが置いてありました。不機嫌になる友達に私は謝るしかなく…
最初から、絶対ダメです。と書いてくださればこんな思いをしなくて良かったのに。悲しい気持ちにさせなくてよかったのに。と、残念です。
これは、今後の参加される方にきちんとお伝えするべきと、書かせて頂きます。
このツアーに参加される方は、どんな小さな飾りでもダメだそうです。
グローブをすれば良いと書いてありますが、そんなことは全くありませんでした。たくさんのヤスリやニッパがありましたので、皆さんそんな感じなんでしょうね。
お気をつけ下さい！

でも、イルカは本当に可愛かったです！

It took about 20 minutes by boat to reach the submarine, and we enjoyed the journey as well ^ - ^

It's not often that you get to experience being on a submarine, and I participated with seven friends, filled with excitement. The best part was that we were lucky enough to see a sea turtle! ♡

The staff's service was also very good, and I was very satisfied!!

沖まで20分くらいかけて船で、潜水艦の所まで行く道中も楽しめました^ - ^

潜水艦なんて中々乗る経験が出来ないのと、ワクワク感いっぱいで友達7人で参加させていただきましたが運が良い事にウミガメが観れた事が一番嬉しかったです♡

スタッフさんの対応もとても良く満足でした！！

The weather was nice, there weren't too many people, the guide was fun, and we got to see dolphins. The baby spinner dolphins jumped and spun a lot, and I definitely want to participate again.

天気も良く、人数も多過ぎず、ガイドさんも楽しく、盛り上がってイルカが見れました。 ベビースピナーが沢山ジャンプスピンを見せてくれて、また是非参加したいと思いました。

You can participate with peace of mind as you receive lectures from Japanese staff on-site. In fact, when interacting with the dolphins, the local trainers explained in Japanese what to do next, which was great. The dolphins' gentle and vacant eyes were incredibly cute.

現地では日本人スタッフの方からレクチャーが受けられるので、
安心して参加できます。
実際、イルカと触れ合うときは現地のトレーナーさんですが、
日本語で次に何をするか説明してくれたので良かったです。
イルカの優しくて虚ろな目がなんともキュートでした。

Barely arrived on spot, shark fins started to show around our boat. That alone was already impressive and exciting!
While in the cage, you get to admire them gracefully swim around and under the cage... beauty!

Few tips:

- Waterproof phone pouch with wrist lanyard recommended to take underwater videos, we're so glad we had one! Just make sure not to live the whole experience through your phone ;)

- Even if you're not sea/motion sick, I suggest you have a ginger chew or two (Chimes brand are good). This will help settle your stomach as it can get bumpy under there.

Big thanks to our guides, very chill and knowledgeable!

PS: we also got to see dolphins splashing and following our boat on the way back, that was also priceless!

Wonderful experience ! Me and my friend will never forget it !

The tour content is excellent. I tried three times and was able to swim with dolphins each time. I also swam with three honu (sea turtles). They are so large that even big people can easily ride them. This is the biggest honu I've ever seen. Unfortunately, the photos are a downside. As expected, the announcement said that a professional photographer would take everyone's pictures, so you don't need to take photos yourself. At the end, they mentioned that they would email everyone's photos for $60. Since we didn't take many photos ourselves, we ended up with hardly any commemorative pictures. I wish they had mentioned the sales from the beginning.

ツアーの内容は最高です。
３回トライして３回ともイルカと泳げました。 ホヌも三匹と泳げました。とにかくデカイ人が全然乗っても大丈夫なくらいのデカさです。こんなデカイホヌは初めて。残念なのは写真です。結果やはりそうか、と言う内容ですが最初にプロのカメラマンがみんなの写真を撮っていきますから、皆さんは写真撮らなくてもいいですよと言うアナウンス。最後に皆さんの写真を60ドルでデータメールしますとの事。自分たちであまり写真撮らなかったから、記念の写真がほとんどない始末。最初から販売ならそう言って欲しい。

I was expecting it to be a bit clearer, so I was somewhat disappointed, but I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience on a submarine.

もう少し鮮明に見えると、思っていたので少々期待はずれのところがありましたが、初めての潜水艦堪能できました。

It was very beautiful, and I was able to observe the seabed slowly. Along the way, I also saw sea turtles and many fish, which made me satisfied.

The boat to the submarine was very rocky, and I ended up feeling seasick. On the way back, we stopped on the water for about 10 minutes before heading to the port for photo sales, which made me feel sick again.

Overall, I was satisfied with the experience that I wouldn't normally have.

とてもきれいでゆっくりと海底を観察できました。
途中ウミガメやたくさんの魚も見ることができ、満足です。

潜水艦までの船がとても揺れたため船酔いをしてしましました。
帰りの船で写真の販売の為、港へ向けて出発するのに10分前後海上で
停船したため酔いました。

総合的に普段できない体験ができ満足です。

Great crew, fantastic weather, awesome marine life all and all fantastic trip

The lecture is given in Japanese at the beginning, so there are no issues with understanding how to do it.

You can't really move the scooter by yourself, but you can see the fish up close!

I was able to catch a glimpse of a sea turtle!

However, while the scooter part is fine, you need to wait on the boat for about an hour, which can make you quite seasick, haha.

If your turn for the scooter is later, I think the seasickness will go away by then.

Since there is air around your head, you can dive without stress, which is a new sensation.

日本語で最初にレクチャーしてくれるのでやり方は問題ないです。

スクーターはあまり自分で動かせませんが、魚たちを間近で見ることができます！

ウミガメをちらっとみれました！

ただ、スクーター中はいいのですが、船の上で1時間くらい待つ必要があるのでだいぶ酔います笑

スクーターの順番が後ならそこで酔いはなくなると思います。

頭の周りが空気なので、ストレスなくダイビングできるので新感覚です。

This is a must do adventure, and well worth the price. I was impressed and pleasantly surprised at the 1-to-1 ratio of divers to BOBs in the water. They really make sure everyone is comfortable in the BOBs and are doing okay throughout the dive. The 1 hour of free time is basically during the time others are in the BOBs. They provide snorkeling equipment if you want to hop in the water during that time. We had a gray and windy day, so it was quite cool on the boat during the off time. So if your weather is not the best, consider bringing a windbreaker.

It was a course without Japanese guidance (although it seems there is Japanese guidance available through headphones, which I didn't use), but I understand enough English, so it wasn't a problem. Everyone else was foreign, and I was a bit fed up with the number of Japanese people in downtown Honolulu, so it was nice. There was a sense of universality when the Canadian child next to me asked, "Where's Nemo?" Seeing the submarine surface near the boat was exciting. I enjoyed seeing beautiful fish, rays, and turtles (it would have been even better if sharks had appeared), and it was my first experience diving into the ocean from a submarine, which was interesting. It was a smaller submarine with small windows, but I think it was sufficient.

日本語案内ではない時間のコースでしたが（ヘッドフォンで日本語案内はあるようだが使用せず）そこそこ英語がわかるのでまあ問題なし。
自分達以外は外国人で、ホノルルの街中が日本人だらけで少しウンザリしていたのでちょと良かったです。
隣のカナダ人の子供がニモはどこ？という言葉に世界共通感がありました。
沖で船の近くに潜水艦が浮かんでくる様子はウキウキしました。
きれいな魚やエイやカメがみられて楽しかったですし（サメでも出て来たらもっと良かったけど）、潜水艦で海に潜るという体験が初めてのことで面白かったです。
窓の小さい方の潜水艦でしたが十分だと思います。

My husband and I did this excursion together. He loves scuba diving, so he enjoyed it, but not as much as he does diving. I, on the other hand, get claustrophobic diving, so I LOVED this because I didn’t have to have anything touching my face/a mouthpiece. While under water, we saw tons of fish and sea turtles. In addition to scuba scootering, we got to snorkeling while we waited our turn for the scooters, so it was like two excursions in one. The staff were all great too!

The instructors were very enthusiastic, and I enjoyed the time on the boat while searching for dolphins. I was truly moved when I actually saw the dolphins! Thank you!

インストラクターさん達がとても盛り上げてくださって、
イルカを探している間の船中もずっと楽しめました。
イルカを実際に見られた時は大感動でした！
ありがとうございました！

When we arrived at the port, a suspiciously named boat called "Dangerous" came to greet us (laughs). Although they didn't speak Japanese, I could feel the staff's consideration. There was a manual in Japanese.

As soon as we set off, we saw a large group of dolphins swimming! The boat rocked quite a bit, and since I had read reviews, I took motion sickness medication beforehand. By the return trip, about half the people were feeling groggy, so the medication is essential.

Also, it was cold! Perhaps due to the weather, the sea at the activity site was chilly, and the return boat was extremely cold, so it's necessary to prepare for that. There were quite a few sharks. We could see them in groups for about ten minutes. At first, it was thrilling, but I gradually got used to it.

It was a great experience to snorkel with sharks, something you don't get to do often.

港へつくと「危ない」という怪しげな名前の船がお迎えに来てくれました（笑）日本語は通じないですが、スタッフの方がの気遣いがわかりました。
日本語での説明書はありました。
出発するとすぐにイルカの大群が泳いでるのが見れました！
船はかなり揺れます、口コミを見ていたので酔い止めを飲んでいきました。
帰りには半分くらいの人がグロッキーになっていましたので、酔い止めは必須です。
あと、寒い！天気のせいか実施場所の海も冷めで帰りの船がめちゃくちゃ寒いので対策必要です。
サメは結構いました。だいたいグループで１０分見れる感じです。
最初はドキドキでしたが、さすがにだんだん慣れてきます。
なかなか体験できないサメとのシュノーケル良かったです。

I went to the point and swam in the cage, but the swaying was intense, and the time I could enjoy was reduced. Motion sickness medication is a must. The sharks were smaller than I expected, and they seemed accustomed to humans, so they weren't particularly intimidating.

ポイントまで行き檻に入って泳ぎましたが揺れがすごく楽しめた時間は少なくなってしまいました。
酔い止め必須ですね。
サメも思っていたより小さく人間慣れしているのか特に迫力はなかったです。

I made a last-minute reservation and participated. The staff were very accommodating, and thanks to them, I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles♡ The hula dance we all did on the boat at the end was also a lot of fun! I would love to use this service again!

直前に予約をし参加しました。
スタッフのかたの対応もとてもよく、おかげでイルカにもウミガメにも会えました♡
最後に船の上で皆で踊ったフラダンスもとても楽しかったです！
また利用したいです！

I was able to swim together with sea turtles at an incredibly close distance! A pod of dolphins swam right underneath me while I was snorkeling! I could hear the chatter of the playful dolphins. I will definitely go again!

海亀と超至近距離で一緒に泳げました！
イルカが群れをなして シュノーケリングの私の真下を通りました！おしゃべりなイルカの群れで彼らのおしゃべりが聞こえました。
絶対また行きます！

You will drive to the tour office, where you will watch an instructional video on how to ride the scooter. After that, you will head out to sea on a boat and ride the scooter. A staff member will accompany you on one scooter. Since the staff are locals and speak very little Japanese, it's recommended to pay close attention to the video to learn how to operate the scooter. In the water, many fish will come to the bait, which is a lot of fun. We even encountered a sea turtle!!!

車でツアーオフィスに行き、そこでスクーターの乗り方の説明ビデオを見ます。その後、船で沖にでてスクーターに乗ります。
一台のスクーターにスタッフが一人ついて乗せてくれます。
スタッフは現地の方で日本語はほとんど通じないため、操作方法はちゃんとビデオを見て覚えておくのがおすすめです。
水中ではエサに魚がたくさんよってきて楽しいです。ウミガメにも出会えましたよ！！！

Since the waves are less impactful, it was recommended to depart early in the morning, so I booked the 09:00 tour. It was expensive to include a shuttle, so I chose the plan to meet at the location with a rental car. It took about an hour to arrive from Honolulu. The reception and tour guide spoke only English, but there were also Japanese informational signs, so it wasn't inconvenient.

We arrived at the point about 20 minutes after departure, and many sharks gathered around the boat. When we arrived at the point, the waves were high, and I thought motion sickness medication was essential. Each group of 7-8 people entered the cage. I brought an underwater camera, but due to the waves, I couldn't take good photos. However, I was moved by the sight of sharks gracefully swimming right in front of me.

波の影響が少ないので朝早い出発がオススメと書かれていた為、
09：00発のツアーを申し込みました。
送迎をつけると高いのでレンタカーで現地集合プランを選択。
ホノルルからは１時間程で到着しました。
受付やツアーガイドは英語のみですが、
日本語の案内表等もあったので不便はありませんでした。
出航してから20分程でポイントに到着。
到着するとボートの周りに沢山のサメが寄ってきました。波の影響が少ない朝早い出発が良いとあった為、
09：00発のツアーを申し込みました。
レンタカーを借りていた為、現地集合にしましたが、ホノルルからは１時間程で到着しました。
受付やツアーガイドは英語のみですが、日本語の案内表等もあったので不便はありませんでした。
ポイントに到着した際は波が高く、酔い止めは必須だと思いました。
７-８名のグループ毎にケージの中に入ります。
水中カメラを持参したのですが、波がありなかなか上手く撮れませんでした。。
が、目の前をサメが優雅に泳ぐ姿は感動しました。

It was amazing to see the sea turtles up close. Their way of breathing was so clumsy and adorable. When the sea turtle dove to the bottom of the ocean, my son dove down with it (it was quite deep). The angle the guide captured in the photos was fantastic.

ウミガメが間近に見れて最高でした。
ウミガメの息継ぎの仕方が下手すぎて可愛らしかったです。
ウミガメが海の底に潜るときに息子も一緒に潜っていきました、（結構深いです）ガイドさんが写真でとってくれたアングルが最高です。

Compared to the dolphin tour, I didn't see as many whales as I expected, only catching a glimpse of them when they surfaced for air. I would like to go see them again.

イルカのツアーに比べて、息継ぎで浮上してくる一瞬のみで思ったより鯨が見えなかった。また、見に行きたい。

I was excited to see what kind of big fish I could encounter on my first submarine ride, but unfortunately, I didn't see the large fish I was hoping for. However, I was glad to see what the ocean floor looks like with my own eyes.

生まれて初めての潜水艦に乗船でどんな大きな魚が見れるのか期待をしていたのですが運が悪いのか自分が思ってた大きな魚が見れなかったのが残念でした。でも、海の底がどの様になっているのか見たかったので自分の目で見れた事は良かったです。