All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

As soon as we set off, we spotted a pod of dolphins, which made me think we were off to a good start. However, after that, we didn't see anything and it ended there. Given the high expectations, it was disappointing not to see any whales, and the experience ended up being boring. Additionally, since we didn't see any whales, we were given tickets that could be used during the season starting the next day, but I felt there were high hurdles, such as the fact that the tickets were only valid until January of the following year and that reservations could only be made by phone (likely in English), with no option for online booking. I think it would be better if there were options like receiving a gift (such as a whale plush toy) or a re-ticket if nothing is seen.

出発早々、イルカの群れが見えて、幸先良いかと思いましたが、その後、何も見えず、終了しました。期待が高かった分、クジラが見えなかったため、つまらなく終わりました。また、クジラが見えなかったため、翌日からシーズン内で利用できるチケットをもらいましたが、翌日から年1月までであること、電話(おそらく英語)での予約のみでwebでの予約が出来ないなどハードルが高いと感じました。見れない場合、プレゼント(例えばクジラのぬいぐるみなど)か再チケットかを選べるなどあると良いと思います。

I was supposed to go see whales, but ended up only seeing dolphins?! When I asked others, it seems that whales are rarely seen at this time of year. It's a total rip-off, and I want my money back!!

クジラを見に行ったはずが、イルカを見ただけで終わり⁉️他の人に聞いたところ、今の時期は、めったにクジラは見られないらしい。ぼったくりも甚だしいし、お金を返してほしい‼️

We gathered quite early, and after boarding, we had to wait for over 30 minutes, which was tough with kids. However, we were happy to see a large group of dolphins right after we set sail, although we didn't spot any whales. I really appreciated how hard the captain worked to take us around and how the crew was considerate towards the children; it felt very thoughtful. After disembarking, the return journey was smooth, but I thought it would have been nice to have a little time for shopping.

随分早めの集合なのか、乗船してからぼんやり待つ時間30分以上でした。子連れには辛いですが、、出航してすぐにイルカの大群が見れてハッピーでしたが鯨みえず。
でも船長さんがかなり頑張ってあちこち飛ばしてくれたり船員の方が子供に気遣いしてくれているのはすごくわかり良心的だと思いました。
降りてからはさくさく帰路なんですがちょいとショッピングの時間が取れてもよいかもと思いました。

I thought it would be lucky if I could see a whale, but about an hour after boarding, I encountered a mother and baby whale! I even got to see them jump, and they came quite close, which was incredibly exciting.
I also had the opportunity to experience cultural activities like making leis and playing the ukulele, and I was able to participate in two or three of them as time allowed!

クジラが見れたらラッキーだな、くらいの気持ちでいましたが乗船から一時間くらいでくじらの親子に会えました！ジャンプもみられ、かなり近くにクジラがきてくれて大興奮でした。
カルチャー体験もレイ作りやウクレレ、フラ時間の許す限り２個３個と体験させてもらえました！

The entire family had a great time feeding the fish and spotting sea turtles.

Unfortunately, the water was murky, and it didn't feel like a very beautiful underwater walk. (I think it depends on the season...) Also, the inside of the submarine was very cold, and the seats were chilly, so I was desperately trying to endure the cold in the second half. (It's essential to bring warm clothing.) I had gone to the restroom before getting on the submarine, but my child got really cold, and in the end, it turned into a "I need to go to the restroom!" situation, which made me anxious.

残念ながら水が濁っていて、あまりキレイな海中散歩という感じではありませんでした。（時期にもよると思いますが・・・）
また潜水艦の中がとても寒くて、シートも冷え冷えなので、後半は寒さに耐えるのに必死・・・。（防寒着持参必須です。）
潜水艦に乗る前にトイレを済ませていたけれど、子供が冷え切って、最後はトイレ～～～～という感じになってしまい、ハラハラしました。

The meeting point at the hotel is about a 30-minute ride to the boat. When I participated in dolphin watching last time, we traveled quite far, so I wondered if we could see whales in such a city area. However, we spotted one about 30 minutes after departure! Since it was a larger boat, we couldn't get too close, but thanks to the crew's patience in spotting them, we were able to see a mother and baby whale quite closely in the second half of the trip.

The weather was nice, and even when we couldn't see any whales, the views of Honolulu were so beautiful that I didn't get bored. However, the waves were quite high, and there were moments when the boat rocked a lot, so I think anyone prone to motion sickness should definitely take medication. (I was fine, so I had a great time throughout!) The buffet-style sandwiches were also delicious.

When we returned to the hotel after getting off the boat, the bus was waiting in a different location. (By the way, in the morning, we were told to take the bus with the number one sign for the return trip.) Since the sign was held in a place not visible from the boat dock, we couldn't see it, so I thought it would be better if the boarding and alighting locations were the same. (I apologize if this was explained in English!)

集合場所のホテルから船までは30分程度。
前回イルカウォッチングに参加した際は、かなり遠くまで走ったので、こんな街中？で鯨が見れるのかな…と思いましたが、出航して30分程度で発見！
大きめの船の為なかなか近付く事は出来ませんでしたが、クルーの方が根気よく見定めてくれたおかげで、後半かなり近くで親子クジラの姿を見る事が出来ました。
天気も良く、クジラが見えない間もホノルルの景色がとても美しくて飽きませんでしたが、結構波が高くて大きく揺れる事があったので、乗り物酔いしやすい方は薬必須だと思います。（私は平気なので、終始とても楽しかったです！）
バイキング方式でのサンドイッチも美味しかったです。
船を降りてホテルに戻るとき、バスが離れた場所で待機されていたのですが（そういえば朝、帰りは1番の札を掲げたバスに乗って下さいねと言われた）、船乗り場から見えない場所で札を掲げられても私達は分からないので…、それなら乗降場所は同じようにされた方が良いのでは？と思いました。（英語で説明されていたなら、すみません！）

It was a pleasant cruise with great weather. Everyone on the deck was thrilled when a mother and baby whale spouted together! On the way back, a pod of dolphins appeared and put on an impressive spin show. The breakfast buffet was delicious, and I think it was enjoyable as a cruise even if we hadn't seen any whales.

天気もよく気持ちよいクルーズでした。クジラの親子がそろって潮吹きしたのでデッキのみんなは大興奮！
帰路にはイルカの群れが現れ、派手なスピンを見せてくれました。
朝食バイキングもおいしく、たとえクジラが見られなかったとしてもクルーズとして楽しめる内容だと思いました。

I was lucky to encounter Dolphin Teacher as soon as I arrived at the point! And there was a huge group!! I also saw seals, which there are only about 1,300 of! I was able to see sea turtles too!

I participated alone, but the guides were cheerful and engaged with me, making it enjoyable throughout!!

Not only did I interact with the animals, but thanks to the guides, I was able to learn about Hawaii's history and current situation. I'm really glad I participated!

運良くポイントに着いてすぐにイルカ先生に遭遇できました！しかも大群！！
そして約1300頭しかいないというアザラシも観えました！
ウミガメも観れました！

1人での参加でしたが
ガイドさん達がニコニコと話しかけてくれ
終始楽しかったです！！

生き物と触れ合うだけではなく
ガイドさんのおかげでハワイの歴史や現状を
学ぶことができました。
参加して本当によかったです！

We participated in a dolphin tour with children (ages 2, 5, 5, 7, and 8), two parents (both 70), and four siblings. To put it simply, it was a challenging but very rewarding experience.

This time, we aimed to keep costs down and organized our travel plans independently. Although this tour was not cheap, after encountering over 100 dolphins, it’s hard to say it was expensive. However, it really depends on luck; if we had only seen 2 or 3 dolphins, it would have been a different story.

After swimming with the dolphins, we moved to a snorkeling point where we encountered many sea turtles and tropical fish. I believe this alone made the tour worthwhile, and it felt like a great deal.

Additionally, the thoughtful touches that other tours often lack, such as providing snacks, spam rice balls, and juice, as well as regularly applying anti-fog solution for everyone’s masks, showed that all the staff shared the same philosophy. I was truly impressed. I would definitely use this service again.

At one point, my wife got seasick and felt quite unwell. Taking motion sickness medication is a must.

子供(2、5、5、7、8歳)、親(70歳2人)、兄弟夫婦(4人)でイルカ中学に参加しました。
結論から言うと参加して大変、良かったです。
今回は費用をかけないのをモットーに個人手配で旅行プランを組んでまして、このツアーは決して安くなかったですが、100頭を超えるイルカたちに出会えてしまった後では高いと言えるはずもありません。ただこれは本当に運みたいなので、仮に2〜3頭しか見れなかったらと思うと、なんとも言えないです。
ただ、イルカと泳いだ後に移動したシュノーケルポイントでは、ウミガメ、熱帯魚？に沢山会え、これだけでもツアーとして成立すると思い、とてもお得感ありました。
また、スナック菓子やスパムおにぎり、ジュースの供給、視界をクリアに保つために定期的に曇り止め液を全員に施すなど、他のツアーにはないきめ細やかな気遣いもいただき、本当に全スタッフが理念を共有してるな、と感心しました。また、利用します。
途中、妻が船酔いでグロッキーに。酔い止めは、必須です。

I participated in a tour that started at 10 AM with a Japanese-speaking guide. The guide spoke somewhat difficult-to-understand Japanese, possibly because they were of Japanese descent, but their witty and lively talk made it really enjoyable. I was able to see the submarine submerging into the ocean and then emerging from it, so I captured some great videos. We encountered turtles twice underwater, but they moved away quickly, so I couldn't get them on camera. It might be better to keep filming continuously. The kids were also very satisfied with the experience of riding a submarine, which they can't do in Japan.

日本語ガイドのある10時からのツアーに参加しました。ガイドさんは日系人なのか、やや聴き取りづらい日本語でしたが、ウィットに富んだ軽快なトークで凄く楽しめました。潜水艦が海中に沈むところや海中から現れるところも見れたのでバッチリ動画に収めました。海中ではカメに２回遭遇しましたが、あっという間に移動していきカメラには撮れませんでした。動画で撮影し続けた方が良いかもしれません。日本では体験出来ない潜水艦乗船に子供達も大満足でした。

As a result, we didn't see any whales, but we did see dolphins! On the day of our reservation, I mistakenly went to the wrong bus stop, but they kindly allowed us to change to the next day. The staff were friendly, and although we didn't see any whales, we were satisfied with seeing the dolphins!

結果、クジラは見えませんでした。イルカは見れました！予約した当日、バス乗り場を間違えましたが快く次の日に変更してくれました。スタッフの方も新鮮で、クジラは見れませんでしたがいるかは見れて満足です！

I participated in early March. There were Japanese staff members. My elderly mother (72 years old) was able to experience it without any difficulties. It was cold since it was March. The water reaches up to my chest (because I am short). The shower did not have hot water. They take photos for you, and you can buy one for $40. After finishing, there was plenty of time until the bus departure, so we were able to relax. It was also nice that we could stop for sightseeing at one place on the way back.

3月初旬に参加しました。日本人スタッフさんがいました。年配の母（72歳）も不自由なく体験出来ました。3月ってこともあり寒かったです。胸の辺りまでつかります（背が低いので）。シャワーのお湯が出ず。写真撮ってくれます、買うのは１枚40ドル。終わってからも帰りのバスの時間までたっぷりあるのでゆっくり出来ました。帰り道に下車観光一ヶ所出来たのも良かったです。

I participated with my grandchildren (5 years old and 3 years old). It was fun. Seeing the happy faces of my grandchildren makes the high cost seem reasonable. If it were a little cheaper, I wouldn't have any complaints.

孫連れ（５歳、３歳）での参加でした。楽しかったです。孫のうれしそうな顔をみると、高い費用も安く思えてきます。もう少し安かったら文句なしですね。

I visited with my grandchildren (5 and 3 years old), and we had a wonderful time. In particular, the commemorative photo we took with the dolphins as a family will be a lifelong memory. Next time, when my grandchildren are a bit older, I would like to participate in a plan where we can swim together.

孫連れ（５歳、３歳）でしたが、楽しい時間でした。特に、家族皆で撮ったイルカとの記念写真は一生の思い出になります。次は、孫がもう少し大きくなったら、一緒に泳げるプランに参加したいと思ってます。

Since I was staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the meeting place was very easy to find and convenient. From the boat that took us to the submarine, we had a great view of Waikiki Beach and took memorable photos with Diamond Head in the background! We even got to see sea turtles!

Before long, we arrived at the submarine. The transfer was safe and secure. The underwater visibility was clear without any murkiness. While we couldn't see fish as large as those in the brochure right in front of us, we did see many small fish swimming around.

Around the sunken airplane and ship on the ocean floor, we spotted a lot of fish! We were able to enjoy watching the ocean floor for longer than expected, which was fun for both kids and adults. There are headphones for a Japanese guide, but you can have a great time even without listening to it.

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに泊まっていたので、集合場所はとてもわかりやすく、便利でした。
潜水艦まで移動する船からは、ワイキキのビーチを一望でき、ダイアモンドヘッドをバックに記念撮影！海ガメにも会えました！
程なく潜水艦まで到着。移動も安全安心です。
海中は濁りもなく、よく見えました。パンフレットほどの大きさ、目の前に、とはなかなかなりませんが、小さな魚たちが泳ぐ姿が多く見られました。
海底に沈む飛行機や船の周りでは、多くの魚たちを見られます！
予想以上に長い時間、ゆっくり海底を見られて、子どもも大人も楽しめました。
日本語ガイドのヘッドホンがありますが、特にそれを聞かなくても十分楽しめます。

It was truly amazing to meet Dolphin Sensei right after leaving the port. The photographer and all the staff were friendly, which made me feel at ease (there was no strange high energy). I was able to enjoy it even more. Waking up early to join this tour was definitely the right choice.

港を出てすぐにイルカ先生に出会えて本当に最高でした。
盛り上げ上手なカメラマンさんや、スタッフの皆さんが親切で
（変なテンションの高さがなく私としては安心できました。）
さらに楽しむことができました。
早起きをしてこのツアーに参加して大正解でした。

The captain and tour guide were very friendly and informative. The view from the water was awesome. We saw a few fish and a turtle, which was great and unexpected. Just a very nice time out on the water.

The explanation of the meeting point was vague, and I spent 30 minutes searching before arriving at the ticket sales location for the Atlantis tour. When I confirmed the meeting point, I was pointed to the beach and told to gather there 15 minutes prior. After waiting for a long time, I started to feel suspicious five minutes before departure and checked with another staff member, who informed me that check-in was already happening for the boat that had arrived. I ran and barely made it on time, but if I hadn't realized, I would have missed the boat. I feel frustrated with the unkindness of the female staff member I initially spoke to.

The tour itself was very good, so it's really disappointing that the guidance for the meeting point was so unhelpful. I cannot recommend this to those who do not know the name and location of the hotel tower and cannot speak English, as they are likely to miss the boat.

集合場所の説明が曖昧で３０分も探してアトランティスツアーのチケット販売所に到着。集合場所を確認するとビーチを指差しここに１５分前に集合とのこと。ずっと待って５分前に怪しいと思い別のスタッフに確認すると既に到着していた船でチェックインとのこと。走ってぎりぎり間に合ったが、気づいていなければ乗り遅れていました。最初に確認した女性のスタッフの不親切には憤りを感じます。
ツアーそのものはとても良かったので、集合場所の案内が不親切なのがとても残念です。
現地のホテルのタワー名と場所が分からず英語もできない方は、乗り遅れる可能性が高いのでお勧めできません。

It was a plan that included transportation and a cruise. As long as you are at the meeting place on time, you can relax and enjoy the convenience of being taken care of, which is priceless.

There was breakfast included, but since the weather was nice right after departure, everyone went out to the deck to enjoy themselves, so I was glad I didn’t add that option.

As for the whales, I was able to see a few spouting water and their dorsal fins. If I could wish for more, I would have liked to see more whales playing around.

The tour itself was very good, but since I didn’t get to see the whales as I had hoped, I rated it as good. I would like to participate again.

送迎とクルーズ付きプランでした
時間通り、集合場所にいればあとは連れて行ってもらえるので、お金には変えられない安心とラク、便利さでした。
朝食付きもありましたが、出航してすぐ天気良かったので皆、デッキへ出てそれぞれ楽しんでいたので付けなくて良かったな、と思いました。

肝心のクジラは、潮を吹いてる所と背びれを数頭見ることができました。
欲を言えばもう少し多くのクジラと遊んでいる姿を見たかったです

ツアー自体はとても良かったですが、自分の中で思ったようなクジラを見ることができなかったので、よかったの評価にしました
また参加したいと思います

The dolphins were very smart and adorable, and I was satisfied with the fun interaction. My nephew, who participated with me, was also thrilled. The water in the lagoon was murkier than I had imagined.

During the wait, the reception area was very cold due to the strong wind, so we moved and sat on a chair by the pool, but we were soon asked to leave by a hotel employee since it was for hotel guests only, which is understandable.

After the interaction, the price for the photos we had taken was high... so I deducted one star for that.

イルカさんがとてもお利口さんで可愛らしく、楽しく触れ合えて満足です
一緒に参加した甥っ子も大喜びでした
ラグーン内の水は想像より濁ってました

待ち時間、受付場所は風が強くとても寒かったので移動し、プールサイドのチェアに腰掛けましたが、すぐにホテル従業員に退去するように注意されました(:_;)※宿泊客専用なので仕方ないですね

触れ合い後、撮影してもらった写真の値段が高くて…
その分☆1つマイナスとさせてもらいました

You never get tired of seeing sandbar and Galapagos sharks in their natural environment. Third time out with OneOcean and second with safety diver Kayleigh. We even were treated to surfacing humpbacks on the way out! Look forward to my fourth dive!

I had a wonderful time on the cruise ship. Crab and steak are my favorite foods, but my most memorable experience was with my tour bus driver, Lola Tripp. She was an amazing woman, and her lively personality and insight into oahu made my trip worthwhile. I definitely recommend anyone who wants a good experience to apply for the Lola bus! Give five stars.

Very nice time on the ship. Plenty of room to move around to see whales. Saw 8 whales on our trip. Lots of blows and flukes. I recommend this trip to anyone looking for a whale sighting. The boat was professionally staffed and the buffet was good.

At first, the children were happy to be on the boat, but perhaps due to bad luck, even though the weather was nice, we couldn't see anything. They provided trivia about whales over the intercom, but everyone around seemed a bit deflated since we didn't see anything. I'll just chalk it up to bad luck.

最初は船に乗れて子供も喜んでいましたが、運が悪かったのかて天気も良かったけれども何も見れませんでした。クジラのトリビアなどを船内放送で教えてくれるのですが、何も見れなかった事に対して周りもしらけ気味。運が悪かったと思っておきます

(I fully understand that we are dealing with wild animals.)
Unfortunately, it seemed like the dolphins were on strike that day, as we cruised for over two hours without encountering a single one.
The spotted dolphin we finally managed to find swam by so quickly that it was gone in an instant.
Perhaps because we spent so much time searching for dolphins, our snorkeling with Professor Honu lasted only about 20 minutes.
I went to the office later to pick up my graduation souvenir, but since some people might be leaving the next day, it would be appreciated if it could be given to participants at that time.
The spam rice ball was delicious.

（野生動物が相手だということは重々承知しています。）
この日はあいにくイルカ先生のストライキのようで、2時間以上クルージングしたと思いますが1頭も出会えませんでした。
やっとのことで探せたマダライルカは、泳ぐスピードが速すぎて一瞬で過ぎ去りました。
ドルフィン探しに時間を費やしたためか、ホヌ教授とのシュノーケリングは20分程度でした。
後日オフィスに卒業記念品を受け取りに行きましたが、翌日が帰国日という人もいると思いますので、参加した時に頂ける方がありがたいです。
スパムおむすびは美味しかったです。

Sunken ships have become artificial reefs, and there were a lot of fish. Unfortunately, it was disappointing that the colors were not visible, possibly due to the lack of light. I saw a turtle, and before getting on the submarine, I was able to see a whale.

沈没船などが漁礁になって、魚が沢山いました。残念ながら光があまり届かないせいか、カラーで見えないのが残念でした。カメがいました、潜水艦に乗るまでにクジラが見れました。

Ocean was beyond amazing! This was like a dream come true. Ocean taught us about sharks and their environment and behaviors. She taught us ocean conservation and shark conservation. The tides we a bit tough so highly advise being mentally prepared and physically prepared. Overall amazing experience. I can’t wait for my next trip to Oahu and do this again. The best experience ever. I hold such a special place in my heart for the ocean and seeing how special of a place it holds to ocean is heartwarming and amazing. This experience brings such joy to my soul. Amazing.

At first, I was disappointed because I couldn't see any whales on the day I had reserved, but I was able to get another boarding ticket. And on the second try! I saw them! I was really lucky since I had a free day! After we spotted the whales, the captain quickly moved to a spot where we could see them well, which made it very easy to view! I was so moved! Thank you! Since it was a large cruise ship, I didn't experience any seasickness. By the way, the shuttle bus fee of $15 is self-funded. We used THEBUS.

最初、予約していた日には鯨は見れず落胆していましたが、再度乗船チケットを発券してもらいました。で、２回目！見れました！予定が無い日があったので本当にラッキーでした！鯨発見後は、キャプテンが鯨がよく見えるスポットに素早く移動していただいたいおかげで、とても見やすかったです！感動しました！ありがとうございましたら！大型客船の為、船酔いも無しでした。因みに送迎バス代15ドルは自己負担です。私達はTHEBUS利用しました。

This time, we participated in a family trip with my 84-year-old mother-in-law, my 78-year-old aunt, my wife, and my daughter. The weather was perfect, and the view of Diamond Head from the sea was amazing. Additionally, the lei-making and hula dance lessons were a great memory, as both my mother-in-law and aunt are experienced and were very happy. We were also moved to encounter the main attraction, the whales. The boat was large, and the crew was wonderful, making for a great experience. Thank you to all the crew members.

今回は84歳の義理母、78歳の叔母、妻と娘の5人での親孝行旅行で、ツアーに参加しました。
天気も最高で、海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドの景色は最高でした。
また、レイ作りやフラダンスレッスンは、母も叔母も経験者なので良い思い出になったと大喜びでした。
メインの鯨とも遭遇できて感動しました。
船も大きくクルーも素敵な方ばかりで、いい気持ちでした。
クルーの皆様有難うございました。