All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

One of the things on my bucket list was to swim with dolphins, and I made it happen. The weather was refreshing, the waves were calm, and the sea was very clear, making it the perfect day for the tour. The staff were bright and cheerful, which made for a fun experience throughout. I got to see a large group of dolphins and even met a sea turtle; it was truly an amazing time. Waking up early is tough, but I was a bit jet-lagged anyway, and I could sleep on the bus during the ride, so it wasn't too hard. We returned by early afternoon, allowing us to spend the rest of the day meaningfully. One thing to note is that if you are prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to take some medication, as there seemed to be a difference between those who did and didn't.

死ぬまでにやりたいことリストに入ってたひとつ、イルカと泳ぐこと。実現しました。天気も爽快、波も穏やか、海の透明度も高い日だったそうで、最高のツアー日だったそうです。スタッフの方々の明るさ、陽気さもあり、終始楽しい時間になりました。イルカの大群にも会えたし、ウミガメにも会えたし、本当に最高の時間でした。朝早いのは辛いけど、そもそも少し時差ボケ気味だったのと、移動中にバスの中で寝れるので、そんなに苦ではないです。昼過ぎには戻れるので、その後の1日も有意義に過ごせます。ひとつだけ注意点があるとすると、車などに酔いやすい人は、酔い止めを飲んだ方がいいかもしれません。飲んでる人と飲んでない人で差があった模様。。

The meeting time was early in the morning, and from there we traveled over an hour by bus to the west side of Oahu, which was our destination. Although it was early, I was sleepy, but the guide's high energy and enjoyable, informative talk made the time fly, and we arrived at our destination in no time.

We boarded the boat and set off in search of dolphins with a cheerful crew. Along the way, we were healed by the untouched nature and beautiful sea of the west side, and when we spotted dolphins, we jumped in and swam around. The water was so clear that we could see them from a distance. When we found the dolphins, it was exhilarating, and the adrenaline kicked in, making us swim a lot.

Since we spent quite a bit of time with the dolphins, we didn't have time to search for sea turtles, but personally, I think that was fine. The crew was always trying to entertain us, so we enjoyed ourselves throughout the trip. On the way back to the port, we all did hula dancing on the boat, which was a fun way to end the day.

This tour allows you to fully enjoy Hawaii's great nature, so I recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Hawaii from a perspective away from the land.

朝早い集合時間で、そこからバスで1時間以上移動したオアフ島の西側が目的地でした。朝早いので眠かったですが、ガイドさんのテンションの高さと楽しく勉強になるトークであっと言う間に目的地に到着。

船に乗船して、陽気なクルーと共にイルカ探しに出発。
途中、西側の手付かずの自然と綺麗な海に癒されつつ、イルカが見つかると飛び込んで泳ぎまくり。海が綺麗なので遠くにいてもわかります。
イルカが見つかった時は感動と共にアドレナリンが出て、たくさん泳いでしまいますね。

イルカにかなりの時間を費やしたのでウミガメ探しはなくなりましたがそれはそれでよかったかなと個人的には思います。
クルーたちは何かと楽しませようとしているので、終始楽しめます。
帰港途中で船の上でみんなでフラダンスをして楽しく終わりました。

ハワイの大自然を満喫できるツアーでもあるので、陸から離れた視点でハワイを感じたい方にもオススメです。

The dolphins are incredibly cute, so just watching them feels like a waste. Also, the scenery of the coastline around the Sea Life Park was very beautiful.

イルカがものすごく可愛いので、見るだけではもったいないです。それとシーライフパークの周辺海岸の景色がとても綺麗でした。

We sailed while searching for spots with wild dolphins and went into the water about three times. I was surprised to see more dolphins than I expected! It's so cute to see them swimming in groups. I recommend bringing an underwater camera!

The water was colder than I thought, so I think it's better to rent a wetsuit. By the end, I was shivering (laughs).

The return boat ride was fun as we sang and danced together!

After it was over, we received a small gift at the office.

It was a fun tour!

野生のイルカがいるスポットを探しながら船を進んで行き、３回くらい海へ入りました。
予想以上にイルカを見ることができてびっくり！
群になって泳いでいるのがすごく可愛いです。
水中カメラを持っていくのがオススメです！

思っていたよりも水が冷たく、ウェットスーツがレンタルできるのでした方がいいと思います。
最後の方はガクガクブルブルでした（笑）

帰りの船は歌とダンスを一緒にやって面白かったです！

終わった後に事務所へいくとちょっとしたプレゼントがもらえます。

楽しいツアーでした！

One of the best experiences in my life, the crew was amazing, they both were helpful and informative. Would have stayed out there all day if they had let me, lol.

What a fab trip we had with Bobs underwater scooters, lots of fish to see and an added bonus of sea turtles, very well organised and a great experienced crew.

I was moved by the fact that I could see a pod of dolphins up close, and I was also thrilled to see sea turtles at a distance where I could almost touch them. The ocean was so beautiful, just swimming was the best!!!!
Additionally, I learned a lot from the basic knowledge about snorkeling with dolphins that was shared on the bus.
I definitely want to recommend this to anyone going to Hawaii!

イルカの群れを直ぐ近くで見れたことに、またウミガメも本当に触れそうな距離で見れたことに感動しました。海がとってもきれいで泳ぐだけで最高でした！！！！
また、イルカをシュノーケリングするにあたっての基本的な知識もバスの中でInputしてもらってとっても勉強になりました。
ハワイに行く人がいたら是非お勧めしたいです！

I participated in the Atlantis submarine tour that started at 3 PM. The submarine we boarded was the "Standard" one, not the "Premium."

What was disappointing:
When I signed up, the photos on the website were very beautiful, and I was hoping to see something just as stunning. Unfortunately, the water wasn't as clear, and I couldn't see as vividly as I had hoped. The submarine offers multilingual support with free headphones, but my headphone jack seemed to be broken, and I couldn't hear anything. The crew responded quickly, and I was able to listen through another jack. The Premium submarine might have better performance, so I would like to try that one next time. We took a boat to reach the submarine, and that boat was really rocky! On windy days, those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.

What was good:
Under the sea, there were not only fish but also sunken ships and airplane wrecks, making it a treasure trove of sights! We were able to see a lot of fish gathering around those sites. My elementary school son was very excited to see a sunken ship for the first time. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to get a bit bored towards the end. On the boat to the submarine, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs were available for purchase, which was nice. The crew members were very cheerful and kind; when my 3-year-old daughter struggled to go down the ladder, one of them carried her down.

Although the "Premium" submarine was closed for maintenance this time, I would like to try it next time.

午後3時からスタートのアトランティス潜水艦ツアーに参加しました。
乗り込んだ船は、「プレミアム」ではなくて「スタンダード」の潜水艦です。

残念だったところ：
申し込みをしたときのWEBページの写真がとても綺麗で、こんなに綺麗に見えるのかなあ、と期待して行きましたが、残念ながら、ここまで水も澄んでおらず鮮明に見ることができませんでした。潜水艦は無料のヘッドホンで多言語対応しているのですが、私のヘッドホンの差し込みプラグは故障していたのか音が出ませんでした。クルーの方がすぐに対応してくれてほかのプラグから聞くことはできました。プレミアムの潜水艦のほうが性能がいいのかもしれないので、今度はそちらに乗りたいです。潜水艦に乗り込む沖までは船で行くのですが、その船がすごい揺れました！風が強い日はとくに、乗り物酔いしやすい方は要注意です。

良かったところ：
海の中には、魚だけではなく沈没した船や飛行機の機体なども眠っておりみどころは満載です！そこに集まるお魚もとてもたくさん見ることができました。小学生の息子は沈没船を初めて見てとても興奮していました。３歳の娘は後半は少し飽きてしまったようでした。潜水艦に行くまでの船の中では、軽食や飲み物、お土産を買うこともできます。それも良かったです。クルーの方はとても明るく親切で、３歳の娘がはしごを降りるのに苦労したときには抱きかかえて降りてくれました。

今回はメンテナンス中でお休み中でしたが、今度は「プレミアム」の潜水艦に乗ってみたいです。

I participated two years ago and it was amazing, so I brought my mother and wife to join me this time. The weather was rough right after the hurricane, but we were lucky to encounter a pod of about 30 dolphins. It was fantastic to see the baby dolphins that were just born this year! Julie's talk was also entertaining!

2年前に参加して、最高だったので母と妻を連れて3人で参加。
ハリケーンの直後で天候が荒れていましたが、無事30頭くらいの群れに遭遇。今年産まれたばかりの赤ちゃんイルカにも会えて最高でした！
ジュリーのトークも面白かったです！

I participated with my 8-year-old daughter. Our guide, Aino, was bright and energetic, making the tour a joyful experience from start to finish.

Although my daughter has some experience with snorkeling in the ocean, I was a bit worried about her safety since it was explained that she would need to swim at the same pace as the other participants. However, Aino had thoughtfully arranged for another staff member to support my daughter in advance, allowing us to enjoy the experience without any concerns. My daughter was thrilled to swim alongside the kind Hao, which she considered a precious experience.

Moreover, we were lucky to swim closely with many dolphins and mother-and-baby dolphins for a long time, which was amazing!

As a parent, safety was my biggest concern, but the Japanese staff provided thorough explanations on how to wear the equipment, and they consistently communicated with us to ensure we stayed together as a group while in the water. This made us feel completely secure in terms of both safety and communication.

Once my daughter is a bit older, I would like to participate in Dolphin University next time. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

8歳の娘と2人で参加しました。
ガイドのAinoさんは明るく元気で、終始笑顔の絶えないツアーでした。

娘は海でのシュノーケリングは何度か経験しているものの、イルカと泳ぐためには他の参加者と一緒のペースで泳ぐとの説明だったので、私だけでサポートできるのか安全面で少々不安でした。
ですが、ガイドのAinoさんが気をきかせてあらかじめ別のスタッフさんに娘のフォローを依頼しており、全く不安なく楽しめました。
娘も優しいHaoさんと一緒にバタ足して泳げたことが貴重な体験でとても嬉しかったようでした。

しかもラッキーなことに、長い時間たくさんのイルカの群れや親子イルカと近くで一緒に泳ぐことができ最高でした！

親子連れなので安全面が一番気になるところでしたが、日本人スタッフから用具の装着説明も丁寧にあり、海に入っている間も終始グループで一緒にいるように声掛けがあり、安全面でもコミュニケーション面でも全く不安なく参加できました。

もう少し娘が大きくなったら、次回はイルカ大学に参加したいと思っております。素敵なひと時をありがとうございました！

I was planning to sleep on the bus during the very early morning pickup, but the guide had a lively homeroom session. I couldn't sleep! They talked about Hawaii and dolphins, and it was very enjoyable and educational. We encountered dolphins twice, and the captain and other staff were wonderful. It was the best tour!

とても朝早いピックアップで、バスの中で寝て行こうと思っていましたが、ガイドさんからノリノリのホームルームがありました。寝かしてくれない！ハワイのこと、イルカのこと色々話してもらいとても楽しく、勉強になりました。
イルカも2回遭遇できキャプテンほかスタッフも素晴らしく最高のツアーでした。

It was my first time snorkeling, but I was able to swim without any worries thanks to the solid support from the staff! I want to participate again!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、スタッフの方々のしっかりとしたサポートの中だったので全く不安なく泳ぐ事が出来ました！また参加したいです！

This was the best tour of my Hawaii trip, without a doubt! We saw so many dolphins, even more than I imagined, and they even spun for us! We also saw a mother and baby sea turtle! I was truly moved because I never expected to see so many dolphins.

The guide, Julie, and the local people were so warm and welcoming; I felt really grateful to have participated in this tour! I was a bit nervous after reading reviews that mentioned the bus ride was filled with chatter, but it was not uncomfortable at all. Instead, we heard fascinating stories about the dolphins, Hawaii's history, and more—it was a super enjoyable hour that flew by!

Above all, Julie's personality was amazing! I definitely want to join this tour again when I visit Hawaii next time! Thank you so much!

今回のハワイ旅行で1番と言ってもいい程最高のツアーでした！
イルカも想像以上に沢山見れてしかもスピンまでしてくれて！！海ガメの親子まで！！！！本当にあんなに沢山のイルカ達を見れるとは思ってなかったので本当に感動しました！
そしてガイドさんのジュリさんや現地の方々が本当あたたかくてこのツアーに参加して心の底から良かったと思いました！！！
口コミで行きのバスではずーっと喋り倒してるというのを見たのでドキドキしましたが、全然嫌な感じでは無くむしろイルカの特徴、ハワイの歴史などなど本当に為になるお話しばかりですごく楽しいあっという間の1時間でした！
何よりジュリさんの人柄が良すぎました！！
またハワイに行った際には参加したいと思います！！ありがとうございました！！

We participated as a family with our 3-year-old and 6-year-old daughters. Since it was the children's first time at the ocean and snorkeling, I was honestly worried about how much they could handle, but everything changed when we saw dolphins from the boat! They eagerly said, "I want to go, I want to go!" and did their best to snorkel alongside the adults. It was truly moving to see beautiful dolphins and many fish underwater for the first time. Thank you so much to Captain Papa, Julie, and all the staff, as well as everyone who joined us on the tour. It was a really valuable experience to let the kids challenge themselves while we watched! I definitely want to participate again when we go to Hawaii.

３歳、６歳の女の子と家族で参加しました。
子供は海やシュノーケルも初めてだったので、正直どこまでできるか不安でしたが、船の上からイルカを見ると一変！「行きたい、行きたい‼︎」と大人に混じってシュノーケルを頑張りました。初めて見る水中での綺麗なイルカや沢山の魚に会えて本当に感動しました。キャプテンのパパさん、ジュリさんを初めとするスタッフの皆さん、そしてツアーでご一緒した皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。
子供の様子を見ながら、チャレンジさせてもらえて本当に貴重な体験ができました！
また、ハワイに行ったら絶対参加したいです。

It was amazing to see dolphins so easily. Everyone seemed to be experienced with snorkeling, but it might be tough for first-timers. The beautiful scenery on the way to and from the site was also very enjoyable, so I highly recommend it. However, considering the travel time, the time spent snorkeling was a bit short, and there were many people, so I had to be mindful of others while swimming, which is why I’m giving it one star less.

イルカがこんなにも簡単に見ることができて最高でした。皆さんシュノーケルは慣れているようでしたが、初めてシュノーケルをやる人には厳しいかも？域と帰りの船でもきれいな景色が楽しめたので、とてもオススメです。移動時間の割には潜っている時間が少し短かったのと、人が多かったので、泳いでいるときにほかの人を気にする必要があったので、星はひとつマイナスにしています。

We participated as a family of five: two adults and three children in 6th, 4th, and 1st grades. We had no experience with snorkeling, and only our eldest son had taken swimming lessons, so we were anxious about whether we could swim in the ocean. However, our entire family was determined to meet wild dolphins, which is why we signed up for this tour.

We were picked up at 5:30 AM, and our youngest child was half asleep as the tour began. After a brief explanation of how to use the snorkeling equipment on the bus, it was time to put it into practice.

Once the boat set off and the prayer ceremony was over, we encountered dolphins right away. We hurriedly put on our fins and dove into the water without even checking if they were on correctly! To be honest, I was a bit scared (laughs).

From then on, whenever we spotted dolphins, we would dive in! Fortunately, we encountered dolphins multiple times and even got to swim alongside some. As we chased after the dolphins, sea turtles, and fish that kept appearing, I realized that my fear had disappeared. However, our youngest child struggled to use the equipment properly and couldn't hold their breath underwater, so they couldn't dive. Still, thanks to the instructor's assistance, they managed to jump in and keep up. In the end, they were thrilled to see dolphins swimming close to the surface.

It was much more physically demanding than I had imagined, and as our class representative, Julie, declared, it was quite an athletic tour. On the way back on the bus and after returning to the hotel, our whole family fell into a deep sleep (laughs).

However, our determination to meet the dolphins made it a wonderful memory for the entire family. "Shita, mite-!!" "Okino hou-!!" has become a catchphrase in our home! The children seemed to really like the cheerful guide.

In addition to snorkeling, the kids had a blast with a diving competition. Our youngest got a bit scared at the last minute (laughs).

Lastly, class representative Julie was truly wonderful. Her respect for dolphins and nature and her heartfelt gratitude brought me to tears. Participating in this tour allowed us to learn so much, and it felt like a deep experience rather than just a simple dolphin swimming tour.

The other people on the boat were also very friendly, kind, and fun. If there were a middle school like this, the kids would be excited to attend!

We knew we wouldn't be able to take our own photos, so we didn't bring a camera. Instead, we purchased photos, and they quickly sent the data via email, allowing our family to enjoy them before returning home.

If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to join the Dolphin Middle School tour. Until then, I hope everyone stays well. Thank you very much.

　夫婦2人と、6年生、4年生、1年生の子ども3人で参加しました。シュノーケリングは経験がなく、スイミングも6年生の長男しか習っていなかったので、果たして海で泳げるのか不安でした。しかし、家族全員が野生のイルカに会いたい一心でこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
　早朝5時半のピックアップで下の子は半分寝たままツアー開始。バスでざっとシュノーケリングの道具の使い方を説明されたら後は実践あるのみという感じ。
　船が出て、お祈りの儀式が終わるとすぐにイルカに遭遇。とりあえず大急ぎでフィンをつけ、ちゃんと付けれてるかの確認もないまま海の中へダイブ！！正直ちょっと怖かったです(笑)
　それからとにかくイルカを見つけたらダイブ！！幸運にも何度もイルカに出会い、船と一緒に泳いでくれるイルカにも会うことができました。次々と姿を見せてくれるイルカやカメ大教授、魚たちを夢中で追いかけているうちに、気付けば怖さもなくなっていました。ただ1年生の末っ子だけは道具がうまく使いこなせず、息継ぎができなかったため水中に潜る事はできませんでしたが、それでもインストラクターの方の補助のおかげもあり、必死で飛び込んで付いてこれましたよ。結果、水面で泳ぐイルカを近くで見れたと喜んでいました。
　想像よりもかなりハードで、学級委員のジュリさんが宣言した通り体育会系のツアーでした。帰りのバスも、ホテルに帰ってからも家族全員で爆睡(笑)
　しかし、イルカに会いたい一心で頑張ったこともあり、家族全員の最高の思い出になりました。「シタ、ミテー！！」「オキノホウー！！」は今も我が家での流行語です！子どもたちは愉快なお兄さんのことがとても好きになったようでした。
　シュノーケリング以外にも、子どもたちは飛び込み大会をして盛り上がっていました。うちの末っ子は土壇場でビビってましたが（笑）

　最後に、学級委員のジュリさんは本当に素敵でした。イルカや自然に対する尊敬の姿勢、感謝の心、聞いていてちょっと涙が出てしまいました。このツアーに参加して、色んなことを学び、単なるイルカと泳ぐツアーではなくとても奥が深い経験になったなと感じています。
　また船に乗っていた他の方もとてもフレンドリーで、優しく、楽しい方々ばかりでした。こんな中学校なら子供も喜んで通うでしょうね！
　今回は自分たちで写真撮影はできないとわかっていたのでカメラは持参しませんでした。そのため写真を購入しましたが、すぐにメールにてデータを送っていただき帰国前に家族で楽しむことができました。
　もしまたハワイに行く機会があれば、是非イルカ中学のツアーに参加したいです。それまで皆さんがお元気でいてくださいますように。
　ありがとうございました。

We participated in the Dolphin Encounter with our 5-year-old child. It seems they had a lot of fun interacting directly with the dolphins. Since our child's height is 110 cm, they couldn't touch the bottom of the pool, but it wasn't a problem as the parents could assist. The event started at 1 PM and ended around 2:30 PM, but we had some time to kill since the return bus was at 5 PM. Although there are things to see at the aquarium, it's not very large, and the gift shop closed at 3:30 PM, so I felt it would be better to go with a rental car.

ドルフィンエンカウンターに5才の子供と参加しました。
イルカと直接触れ合う事が出来てとても楽しかったようです。
子供の身長が110cmなのでプールでは足がつかなかったですが、親が補助とすれば、問題ありませんでした。
1時から始まり2時半ぐらいで全て終了しますが帰りのバスが5時との事で時間を持て余しました。水族館なのでみるものはありますが、そんなに広くないのとギフトショップが3時半で閉まったので、レンタカーで行った方が良いと感じました。

Since this is my second time, I had a general idea of what to expect. It's smoother if you wear your swimsuit underneath before departure. Don't forget to bring a towel since you can take a shower afterward. When changing, the staff will select the life jacket for you, so I think it's better to wait calmly on the spot to get one that fits perfectly. The pool for interacting with the dolphins was really cold again this time. They check for accessories and nail polish when you enter. Glitter nails were fine, but stones and studs are not allowed, so it seems you have to wear gloves. I wondered what would happen if you had them on your feet... I think it's better to avoid 3D nails if you participate in this.

2度目なのでだいたいの勝手はわかっていました。
出発前に下に水着を着ておくとスムーズです。終わったあとシャワーを浴びれるのでタオルを忘れずに持参した方がいいです。
着替える時に救命胴衣をスタッフさんが選んでくれるので、あわてずその場で待っていた方がサイズぴったりなものを着用できて良いと思います。
イルカと触れ合うプールは今回もめっちゃ冷たかったです。
入る際にアクセサリーやマニキュアをチェックされます。ラメ入りのネイルは大丈夫でした。ストーン、スタッヅなどはNGなので手袋をつけさせられるようです。足についていたらどうなるんだろう…とちょっと疑問に思いました。これに参加するなら3Dのネイルは控えた方がいいと思います。

I was moved to see wild dolphins and turtles up close like that. Last year, I participated in a helicopter tour of Kilauea Volcano, and this tour met my expectations just like before, so I am very grateful. Thank you!

野性のイルカやカメをあれだけ近くで見られたことに感動しました。
昨年はキラウエア火山のヘリツアーに参加しましたが、今回も期待してた通りのツアーだったのでとても感謝しております。
ありがとうございました！

Since my child is still not very good at swimming, we entered the Dolphin Aloha program. It looked like so much fun to touch the dolphins and feed them. Although we didn't go into the pool, we got splashed quite a bit. (But we dried off while walking around the park afterward.) It was reassuring to have a guide who spoke Japanese with us. When my child is a bit older, I would love to swim with the dolphins next time! 😊

子供がまだあまり泳げないので、ドルフィンアロハにエントリーしました。
イルカに触ったり、餌をあげたり、とても楽しそうでした。
プール内には入りませんが、結構水をかけられました。(でもその後パーク内を回っているうちに乾きます)
日本語が話せるガイドさんがついていてくれたので、安心でした。
もう少し大きくなったら、今度はイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいな:-)

I participated with my 5-year-old son. The shuttle service was well-organized, with assigned seating despite the large number of participants, and the explanations and stories on the way were very enjoyable. We saw a pod of about 30 dolphins, including around 3 baby dolphins that swam right beneath me! The water was crystal clear, and even though it was deep, I didn't feel scared at all; the white sandy bottom was actually beautiful. We also went to a spot where we swam with 4 sea turtles. I heard that seals were seen on the first trip, so I hope to encounter them next time I participate. The crew on the boat was also very fun, and I would love to join again! ☺︎

５歳の息子を連れて参加しました、
送迎車、参加人数も多いのに席もちゃんと決まっていたりと段取り良く、行きの説明やお話しもとても楽しく聞けました、
イルカの群れ30頭くらい、赤ちゃんイルカも3頭位、私の真下を泳いでくれました！
透き通る水に、深かったのに全然怖くなく、
白い砂底が逆に素敵でした。
海亀のスポットにも行き4匹と泳げました。
1便ではアザラシも見れたらしく、また参加した時に出会えたらいいなと思います。
船のクルーの人達もとても楽しくて
また参加したいです☺︎

I participated in the encounter with my 8-year-old and 3-year-old daughters. My 8-year-old had been there before, but she spent much longer in the pool this time and was very satisfied. After the tour, we had to wait quite a while at the photo counter, even though there wasn't much time before the return bus. If it had been a bit smoother, we could have returned without stress... Also, the return bus was as cold as a refrigerator, and even with a jacket on, I felt like I might catch a cold.

8歳と3歳の娘を連れてエンカウターに参加しました。
8歳の娘は2度目でしたが、以前よりプールにいる時間が長くて大満足でした。
ツアーに参加してから、帰りのバスの時間があまりないわりに写真のカウンターが混み合い結構待ちました。
もう少しスムーズならストレスフリーで帰れるたのに…
あと、帰りのバスの中が冷蔵庫並で上着を着ていても風邪引きそうでした。

It seems I was unlucky that day and couldn't swim with the dolphins... But I spotted three from the boat! On the way to the harbor, our guide Julie kept talking, and it was fun! I learned a lot about Oahu. I feel like giving it five stars, but since I couldn't swim with them, I'll give it four stars in hopes for the next time! I'll participate again! ( ˆoˆ )

この日は運が悪かったみたいで、イルカ先生と泳ぐことはできず…。でも船の上から3頭見つけました！
ハーバーに向かう途中、ガイドのジュリさんがずーっとお話してくれていて、楽しかったです！オアフ島の事すごく勉強になりました。
気持ち的には星5つですが、一緒に泳げなかったので次への期待を込めて星4つ！
また参加します( ˆoˆ )

It was really cold on the boat.
We were able to see dolphins and turtles.
The attendant was nice, which was great.

船の上は、めちゃ寒かったです。
イルカもカメも見れました。
お姉さんのアテンドもナイス、良かったです。

This was my first dolphin watching experience after turning 50! I was worried about my stamina, but it turned out to be unnecessary. The boat captain and crew were all very nice, making it a fantastic experience. For those who will be experiencing this in the future, make sure to take measures against seasickness.

50才を越えて、初のイルカウォッチング！
体力に心配がありましたが、取り越し苦労でした。
ボートキャプテンやクルーの皆さんがとても良い人達で最高の経験でした。
これから体験する方は、船酔い対策はしっかりとして下さい。

It was Amazing and terrifying at the same time! I'd do it again.

I chose this season to go on a boat to see whales, but unfortunately, I didn't spot any this time. However, I think it's great that I can try again with my boarding pass during my stay!

クジラを見たいがために、この季節を選び船に乗りましたが、残念ながら今回クジラの姿は見れませんでした。でも、滞在中乗船券でしたら再度挑戦できるので良いと思いました！！

This was one of my favorite activities on my vacation. The entire team was very nice and made sure we understood what we were doing and had a good time. I really enjoyed being able to be underwater to see the fish and sea turtles without having to learn to scuba dive or deal with snorkel gear below the surface of the water. The pictures and video from the activity were also very well done and a good price.

The guide mentioned that it was quite a lucky day, as we quickly discovered a pod of dolphins after we started searching. We encountered dolphins jumping out of the water and several times came across a group of dolphins, seeing about 60 of them (according to the guide)! My family was also deeply moved, making it the best experience. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling surrounded by large sea turtles and fish, feeling like we were in an aquarium. We ended with a hula dance and a group photo.

The guide was a woman named Julie, and she was fantastic. She was very funny, upbeat, and kept us laughing from the explanations in the car to the guidance on the boat. Her strong love for the ocean and dolphins was evident, making her an excellent guide. I think it would be lucky to have Julie as your guide.

One thing to take note of is that, as Julie mentioned herself, this dolphin experience is quite athletic and rigorous. It felt like, "Wait, are we jumping in already?" and the kids were a bit scared, but once we jumped in, everything turned out fine. In the end, we were all super moved, so the rigorous approach ended up being a good thing.

Overall, encountering the dolphins and having the best guide made for an incredibly fortunate tour. I highly recommend it.

ガイドさんも言っていましたが、かなりラッキーな日だったようで、探し始めてすぐにイルカ先生の群れを発見。海面をジャンプするイルカに加え、群れで及ぶイルカに何度も遭遇でき、約60頭（ガイドさん曰く）も見ることが出来ました！　家族も感動しきりで最高の体験になりました。　その後は、大きなウミガメや魚に囲まれた水族館にいるようなシュノーケリングを楽しみました。最後は皆でフラダンスと記念撮影で終了。

ジュリさんというガイドさんだったのですが、この女性がまた最高でした。とっても面白く、ノリが良くて、車内の説明から船上でのガイダンスまで笑いっぱなし。また海やイルカへの愛が強く気持ち・情熱が伝わるガイドでとても良かったです。ジュリさんに当たったらラッキーだと思います。　
一点Take Noteしたいのは、ジュリさんも自分で言っていましたが、このイルカ中学、結構体育会系でスパルタです。「え？これでもう飛び込んじゃうの？」という感じで、子供たちもビビッていましたが、いざ飛び込んだら何とかなるもの。結局超感動していたので、このスパルタも結果的には良かったです。
というわけで、イルカとの遭遇も、最高のガイドさんも、恵まれた最高のツアーでした。強くお勧めです。

I rode it once over 10 years ago. My impression at that time was quite good, so I decided to ride it again this time, but... I was disappointed because I couldn't see much. There were hardly any Japanese people on this trip, so the captain's talk was all in English, which I didn't understand well (^_^;) I wonder if it depends on the weather. I won't be doing it again.

10年以上前に、1回乗りました。
その時の印象が割りと良かったので、今回も乗ったのですが…
あまり、良く見えなくてがっかりでした。
日本人が殆どいない回だったので、船長の話しも英語オンリーで、良くわからん(^_^;)
天気にもよるのかな～
再度は無いですね。