All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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。

After the first day of the Star Cruise in Hawaii, on the second day, we went whale watching on the Majestic. The boat is smaller than the Star Cruise, but because there were fewer people and it was smaller, moving around was smooth when whales appeared on the right or left. The staff's service was average, but they were very friendly.

We had a shuttle from the hotel, but since it was close to Kaka'ako, after the tour, we used Uber instead of taking the bus for a smooth transition and explored the art scene. This is an event I would like to attend again when I come back to Hawaii.

ハワイで1日目のスタークルーズに続き、2日目はマジェスティック号でのホエールウオッチングに行きました。
スタークルーズより船は小ぶりですが、クジラが右に見えたり左な見えたりする時、人が少ないのと小さいことで、移動がスムーズでした。
スタッフの対応も普通といえば普通ですが、とてもフレンドリー。
ホテルからの送迎でしたが、カカアコにも近いので、終わった後はバスに乗らず、Uberを使いスムーズに移動し、アートの散策をして来ました。
また、ハワイに来た時に伺いたいイベントです。

It was a wonderful experience swimming with dolphins and turtles, and even meeting a whale, which will remain a memorable moment! The ride to the port was also very enjoyable, as the guide kept us entertained with interesting stories and great storytelling skills!

イルカと亀と泳げて、クジラにも会えとても思い出に残る素敵な体験でした！
港に向かう車内も、ガイドの方が思わず聞いてしまうお話しと話術で盛り上げてくださりとても楽しかったです！

I was unsure of the meeting place and, despite not understanding English, I called and was guided until I arrived.

Although they didn't speak Japanese, their sincere assistance made it a pleasant experience to board, and I am truly grateful.

The boat was beautiful, and the crew was kind; I’m glad I chose the Honi Olani.

Whales...
It was an afternoon plan.
About ten minutes after departure, we saw a whale breaching, and after that, we spotted several blows, with a baby whale coming to play right next to the boat.
It was a unique experience thanks to the catamaran with a deck.

Seeing whales in nature is truly moving!

集合場所がわからず、英語がわからないながらも電話した所、つくまで誘導していただきました。
日本語は通じ無いですが、対応に誠意があり気持ちよく乗船することができ感謝しかないです。

船もキレイでクルーの方も親切でホニ・オラニ号にしてよかったです。

クジラ・・・
午後プランでした。
出向して10分くらいでクジラのブリーチング、その後は何頭ものブローが見え、子クジラが船の直ぐ横に遊びにきてくれました。
デッキ付きのカタマラン船ならではの体験でした。

自然の中で見るクジラの姿に感動します！

The tour started at 3 PM. There is a restaurant next to the meeting place for the tour on the beach at Hilton Hawaiian Village, so we took our time having lunch there before joining the tour.

I had some concerns because I heard there was bad weather until the day before, and it was an afternoon tour, but those worries were unnecessary as we were able to see a lot of fish.

午後3時からのツアーでした。
ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのビーチ内、ツアー集合場所横にレストランがあるので、そこでゆっくり昼食をとってから参加しました。

前日まで荒天だったと聞くし、午後のツアーだし、と少し心配していましたが、そんな心配は無用で、たくさんの魚たちに会うことができました。

Shortly after setting sail, we were able to see two shadows, and the journey continued alongside a mother and her calf. It was a tour where we shared the excitement with the crew while watching their backs, dorsal fins, and occasionally seeing them spout water.

The crew and captain's announcements were in English, but perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, they used simple words. We were also able to view specimens of vertebrae and some simple research materials, and they provided explanations while we looked at them.

Although the weather in the Waikiki area was unfortunate, we were not caught in the rain while at sea and were able to enjoy a relaxing time while watching a beautiful rainbow.

出航してまもなく、２つの影を見ることができ、そのまま親子二頭に付き添う航海でした。
背中、尾びれ、たまに潮吹きを見守りながらクルーさんと感動を分かち合う、そんなツアーでした。

クルー、船長さんのアナウンスは英語ですが、日本人の多いツアーだからか、簡単な単語を使ってくれます。
背骨の標本や、簡単な研究資料なども閲覧可能で、見ていると説明もしてくださいました。

ワイキキエリアはあいにくのお天気でしたが、海上で雨に降られることもなく、綺麗な虹を見ながらのんびりした時間を過ごすことができました。

I participated based on the information that whales are still migrating in March. But in the end, it was just a brief glimpse of something far away, and I couldn't tell if it was really a whale or not. We weren't given any re-boarding tickets either. Hmm, is this how it usually is...? I've heard rumors that they haven't been seen at all for the past two weeks. I wish they had canceled it then... The wind was also too strong, and it wasn't pleasant at all. I won't be doing this again!

3月は鯨がまだ回遊しているという情報をもとに参加。　でも結局ほんとに遠くにチラッと見えたか見えないかで終了。　再乗船券も配られず。う〜ん　こんなもんなんですかねぇ〜。。。　風の噂にここ２週間ぐらい全然見えないと言う事。　なら中止して欲しかった。。。　風もあまりに強く気持ちよかったわけでもなく。　再度はないですね！

The children participated. My youngest daughter, who is 8 years old, later said it was an event to take pictures with dolphins. It certainly seemed like a photo session; they did swim with the dolphins, but after swimming about 5 meters just for the sake of taking pictures, it was over. It felt more like an event just to press the shutter...

However, the photos turned out very well and became a great keepsake.

子供たちが参加しました
一番下の8歳の娘がイルカと写真とるイベントだったと
のちに言っていて
確かに写真撮影会のようで
イルカと泳いではいるけれど
写真を撮るためだけで5メートルほど泳いだら終わりでしたし
シャッターを切るためのイベントだったような、、、

でも写真はとても良くとれていていい記念になりました

Overall, it was a fun experience, the weather was great, and all the staff were nice. The photographer was very enthusiastic and took a lot of photos, which made me happy. However, I had thought that we would be able to dive and swim alongside the dolphins as shown in the tour photos. I was told on the bus heading to the boat that we should not dive when we see the dolphins and should only look at them with our faces in the water. This was a bit different from what I had imagined.

I did get to see the dolphins, and I understand that it’s a good rule to avoid stressing them out, but I wish that this was explained in more detail in the tour description.

全体的に楽しく、天気にも恵まれ、スタッフの方も皆さんいい人でカメラマンさんもテンション高くいっぱい写真撮ってくれて嬉しかったです。
ただ、このツアーの写真で乗っているように潜って並んで泳げると思っていたので、船に向かうバスの中でイルカを見るときは潜らないでください。顔をつけて見るだけにしてください。と言われて想像と少し違いました。
イルカも見れたし、イルカにストレスを与えないためとの事なので良いルールだと思いますが、ツアーの説明のところに詳しくそのように書いて欲しかったです。

Professional and friendly customer service and crew. Amazing experience and terrific option for anyone that wants to see life under the sea without having to do all the work of snorkeling or scuba diving. :)

The ride was very calm and nice weather. The whales consisted of a baby and its mother which we only saw once. We were in only 45 foot deep water. That is not deep enough for the whales. It was a bust.

I couldn't understand Japanese, and all the explanations were in English. I was helped by a Japanese woman named Chiyo, who explained everything politely, but it might be boring for those who don't understand English.

It seems that gel nails are not allowed for the swimming course, and there are no gloves available for rent. I was told to tear them off with pliers. I was surprised!

You can get one photo, but you can't choose your favorite one. There's a possibility that you'll end up with a photo where you look unattractive. Well, it's free, so I guess it can't be helped.

The activity itself only involves swimming about 20 meters twice, so I felt a bit unsatisfied because I thought I would be able to swim a lot based on the photos. I thought $200 was expensive for this, but the dolphins were cute and amazing!

日本語通じなくて、説明も全て英語。
チヨさんという日本の女性が丁寧に説明していただいて助かりましたが、英語わからない人にはつまらないかも？
一緒に泳ぐコースはジェルネイル不可でグローブも貸出無しだそうです。ペンチでちぎりとれと言われました。びっくり！
写真1枚もらえるけど好きな写真は選べません。
不細工に映った写真をもらうことになる可能性もあります。まぁ無料だから仕方ないですが。
アクティビティ自体も20mくらいを2度泳ぐのみなので写真を見てたくさん泳げると思っていたので、物足りなく感じました！これで$200は高いと思いましたがイルカは可愛くて最高でした。

We were able to enter before the usual opening time and touch the dolphins. It was a bit cold for the season, and the kids were shivering a little in the pool first thing in the morning, but it seems they really enjoyed touching the dolphins. Additionally, there were plenty of interactions, such as touching turtles, feeding fish, and feeding birds, which made for a fun experience.

通常の開園前に入場して、イルカタッチできました。
時期的に少し寒く、朝一番のプールで子供たちは少し震えてしまっていましたが、イルカタッチ自体はとても楽しかったようです。
そのほかにも亀にタッチできたり、魚に餌をあげたり、鳥に餌をあげたりとふれあいが盛りだくさんで、楽しんでいました。

I was skeptical about whether I would be able to see whales, but I was able to see a mother and baby whale beautifully. It was truly amazing. There was also an announcement in Japanese on the boat. The boat was clean and nice as well. It became a wonderful memory.

クジラを観れるかどうか半信半疑でしたが、見事に親子のクジラを観ることができました。ほんとに最高でした。船上では日本語のアナウンスもありました。船も綺麗で良かったです。
良い思い出になりました。

I participated with my one-and-a-half-year-old child.
We clapped our hands in joy, so it was a really great experience!
My child was hesitant to touch the dolphins, but we had fun.
It seems there were two people who could speak Japanese; one of them explained things right after we entered, and their Japanese was fluent.
When we interacted with the dolphins, the person explaining was a bit hesitant in their speech, but I understood most of what they wanted to say!
It's small, so you can look around quickly.
The dolphin show was also great.

1歳半の子供と参加しました。
手を叩いて喜んでいたので
とてもいい経験が出来ました！
イルカに触るのは嫌がりましたが楽しかったです。
日本語喋れる人が2人居るみたいで
1人は、入園してすぐ説明してくれて
カタコトじゃなかったです。
イルカと触れ合う時、説明してる人がカタコトだったんですけど、大体言いたいことはわかりました！
狭いのであっという間に見て回れます。
イルカショーもよかったです。

With excitement in our hearts, we boarded the luxurious cruise ship "Star of Honolulu." We chose the "no meal option," but since the gathering was early in the morning, many people were enjoying a buffet breakfast on board.

As we cruised off the coast of Waikiki, we spotted about three whales, but we could mostly see just their backs. Just when we were about to give up, we finally witnessed a blow (spouting) scene, which brought us a sense of relief.

　期待に胸膨らませながら豪華クルーズ船「スターオブホノルル号」に乗船。
我々は「食事なしコース」を選択しましたが、集合が早朝だったので船内でブッフェ形式の朝食を摂っている人たちも多くいました。
　ワイキキ沖合をクルーズしていると、３頭ほど鯨が見られましたがほとんどが背中の部分のみ、諦めかけていた時ついにブロー(潮吹き)シーンが見られ、まあ何とか安堵の気持ちになりました。

We participated in the Mini Dolphin Encounter with my 6-year-old child and my husband. I was prepared for the English explanation after seeing other people's comments, but perhaps due to the rainy season and the chilly weather, there were only the three of us. At the reception, they asked if we preferred the explanation in English or Japanese, and to my pleasant surprise, we received the entire explanation in Japanese (there was a trainer who spoke Japanese). Thanks to the kind trainer, my child was initially scared but ended up enjoying it, and I was glad we participated. Even though I didn't join in, I was very satisfied because I could watch closely from the side of the lagoon!

6才の子供と主人二人でミニ・ドルフィン・エンカウンターに参加しました。 他の方のコメントを見て英語の説明を覚悟してましたが 雨季で肌寒かったせいか参加は二人だけ。 受付で説明は英語と日本語どちらがいいですか？と聞かれ、嬉しい誤算で終始日本語の説明受けられました。(日本語話せるトレーナーいました) 子供も優しいトレーナーのおかげで初めは怖がってましたが最後は楽しんでる姿見て参加して良かったです。 参加しなかった私もラグーン脇から間近で見る事が出来たので大満足です！

On February 9th, our family of seven participated. We chose the option with transportation, and the pickup was smooth. Upon arrival, we boarded the boat and immediately had breakfast, which included scrambled eggs, sausages, bread, watermelon, pineapple, and drinks of coffee and orange juice—please refer to the photos. After breakfast, we enjoyed about an hour and a half of cruising. The weather was great that day, and we had a wonderful view of the streets of Hawaii and Diamond Head. As for the whales, we saw them very well. At first, there was one, and later on, two came to visit us, and we could see their tails clearly. I believe everyone who participated that day had the best smiles. I read in other reviews that some people experienced seasickness, but since it’s nature, I think it can’t be helped. We were lucky to have a calm sea cruise under clear skies, so we didn’t get seasick. This event was suggested by my wife, and I truly think it was a great decision to go. Thank you very much to all the staff for providing us with such a wonderful experience and memories of our trip.

2月9日に家族7名で参加しました。送迎付きを選択しましたが、スムーズにピックアップしてもらいました。到着し船に乗りすぐに朝食でしたが、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、パン、スイカやパイナップル、飲み物はコーヒーとオレンジジュースで、写真を参考にして下さい。朝食後、約一時間半のクルージングでしたが、当日は天気も良く、ハワイの街並み、ダイアモンドヘッドも良く見え素晴らしいものでした。あと、肝心のクジラですが、本当に良く見えました。最初は一頭、最後の方には二頭がやって来てくれ、いずれも尻尾が良く見え、当日、参加した人全員が最高の笑顔だったと思います。他の人の口コミで船酔いをしたとの書き込みがありましたが、自然相手のことですので仕方ないのではないかと思います。私達は晴天の中で静かな海のクルージングでしたので、船酔いをしなかったのは、本当に幸運でした。今回のイベントは妻の提案で行くことになりましたが、行って本当に良かったと思います。スタッフの皆さん、旅の思い出として、とても良い経験をさせていただき本当にありがとうございました。