All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I tend to get motion sickness easily, so I took some anti-nausea medication beforehand. Even so, I felt quite nauseous while waiting. However, once I went underwater, the nausea disappeared, and it was fun to see the fish swimming around. It was a cloudy day, and I thought the water would be cold, but surprisingly it wasn't, and the sea was beautifully blue. While waiting, we were also allowed to feed the fish from the boat, which helped ease my nausea during that time. I was a bit worried because the instructions on how to operate the equipment and equalize my ears were given in English and gestures, but it turned out fine! I wish there was a place and time to change before heading back, even if just for 10 minutes.

乗り物酔いしやすいほうなので酔い止めも事前に飲んで参加。
それでも待機中にかなり酔いました。
しかし海に潜ると酔いもどこへやら、魚がわさわさ寄ってきて楽しかったです。
曇りの日で海中は寒いかと思いましたが、意外とそんなこともなく、海も青くてきれいでした。
待機中は船から餌やりもさせてもらえ、その間は酔いが楽でした。
機械の動かし方や耳抜きの仕方が英語＆身振りだったので大丈夫か！？と不安になりましたが大丈夫でした笑。
帰る前に10分でいいので着替える場所と時間があるといいな～と思います。

I joined this tour because I wanted to interact with dolphins. I was able to touch many dolphins and even swim with them while holding on! It was so much fun. Since you wear a life jacket, I think it's fine for those who can swim a little. They provide explanations in Japanese at the very beginning, and the trainer can speak a little Japanese, so everything went quite smoothly.

イルカと触れ合いたくこのツアーに参加しました。イルカを沢山触らせてくれたりイルカにつかまり一緒に泳げました！すごく楽しかったです。ライフジャケットを着るので少し泳げる方なら大丈夫だと思います。一番最初に日本語で説明してくれるのとトレーナーさんが少しだけ日本語を話せるのでけっこうスムーズにできました。

There is a shuttle service available, but we went to the North Shore by rental car. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes from the dock. You will enter a cage. You can see sharks while snorkeling inside the cage. There is a water shower available, but the only place to change is the restroom. I changed in the car. I think it's better to bring your own towels from the hotel.

送迎もありますが。私たちはレンタカーでノースショアまでいきました。
船着き場から２０～３０分ほどかかります。ケージの中にはいります。ケージの中でサメをシュノーケルでみます。水のシャワーは使えますが、トイレしか着替えるところはないです。私は車の中で着替えました。ホテルのタオルは持参したほうがいいと思います。

We booked this activity for our first full day in Oahu. The shuttle pickup location was fairly easy to locate with the instructions given. The boat was very nice and spacious, and the staff were friendly. The food and drink selection for lunch was good. I enjoyed the hot tea and coffee options as it got a little chilly at times out on the desk. We saw whales right away, right along the coast of Diamond Head. They tracked the whales and we were able to see the pair come up to the surface multiple times during the course of the trip. The guide was very informative, giving us a lot of facts about the whales, their migratory patterns, etc. Make sure to take your Dramamine... I bought some and didn't have any issues... but I definitely saw a few people who got seasick and did not have quite as good of an experience as we did. The professional photographer was a nice addition, and allowed us to enjoy being present in the moment while they captured the whales. We purchased two prints at the end of the trip that were beautiful. Make sure to bring a light jacket, and binoculars (I was glad I remembered mine!).

I’ve been on several shark dives in the past - almost all without cages. This experience was right up there with all the rest.
Without a cage you really get to understand that, unlike Shark Week hype, sharks are not out to get us.
You share the ocean and appreciate them as they go about their own business. We had up to 17 sharks in the vicinity on the my second trip, including Galapagos, Sandbar, and Scalloped Hammerheads. A couple would cruise by closer, but most seemed content to keep their distance.
The team made both dives very informative as well as enjoyable. Their cameraman ensures that you’ll have pictures to share with family and friends. I used my GoPro, but still got the pictures they took as well.
If I’m ever back on Oahu, I’ll book a couple more outings with them.

Had a great time. Crew were very friendly and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this experience to anyone. Laughed learned and had a wonderful time with my entire family.

We were traveling with a 2-year-old, but my mother watched him on the boat, and my husband and I participated in snorkeling together. It started off a bit gloomy with rain in Waikiki early in the morning, but we arrived after about an hour to beautiful weather! Luckily, we were able to see a sea turtle even before boarding the boat. Shortly after departure, we encountered dolphins and hurried into the water! I felt a bit rushed as we jumped into the sea one after another, and I wondered if it might be a bit hard for snorkeling beginners. However, there are guides available for those who are anxious, so it’s reassuring. I was confident in my snorkeling skills, but I ended up more tired than I expected. We only had one snorkeling session with the dolphins, but on the way back to the boat, they swam close to us again, so we had two opportunities to swim with them, which was satisfying. After returning to the boat and moving to another location, we encountered a large group of dolphins, but since it was a spot with many sharks, we watched from the boat. It was great to experience both! We saw a lot of dolphin jumps too! After that, we went snorkeling with sea turtles. We moved to the turtle point and saw them shortly after swimming, which was also satisfying. There were five of them! I knew we shouldn’t touch them, but they came so close that I was desperately trying to avoid bumping into them. The freshly made hamburgers prepared on the boat were also very delicious! After arriving at the port, we even saw a ray! After getting off the boat, we saw sea turtles again at the spot we visited on the way there. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish! I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

2歳の子連れでしたが船上では母に見てもらい、シュノーケルには夫婦での参加です☆朝早くワイキキは雨で憂鬱なスタートでしたが1時間程で到着し、着いたらとてもいい天気でした！運良く船に乗る前からウミガメを見ることができました(^ ^)出発後もすぐにイルカに遭遇して急いで海に入りました！！次々と海にジャンプして入るので少し焦りましたが(^-^;シュノーケル初心者には少しハードなのかな？と思いましたが、不安な方はガイドさんが付いてくれますので安心です☆シュノーケルには慣れていて自身があったのですが、思っていたより疲れました(°_°)イルカとのシュノーケルは一回でしたが、船に戻る途中にもう一度近くを泳いでくれたので一緒に泳ぐ？機会は2回あり満足でした☆船に戻り移動してまたイルカの大群に遭遇しましたが、サメが多い場所とのことで船からのウォッチングになりましたが、どちらも体験できたので良かったです(^ ^)イルカのジャンプもたくさん見れました！その後はウミガメとシュノーケルです。移動してウミガメのポイントへ。少し泳いですぐに見れたのでこれも満足です(^ ^)5匹いました！触ってはいけないのは承知ですが、びっくりするほど近づいてくるので当たらないように逆に遠ざかるのに必死な程でした(^-^;船で作ってくれる出来立てのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです☆港に着いてからは何と！エイまで見れました!!!!船から降りて、行きに見た場所でまたウミガメも見れました☆もう何から何まで最高な体験になりました！またハワイに行くときには絶対に参加したいです(^ ^)☆

The whole experience was fantastic...from the crew who were extremely helpful to the accommodations. Boat was new, not overcrowded. Ride went from the harbor to Diamond head. Saw turtles, fish and even a pod of dolphins. Captain provided good information. Definately recommend.

I would recommend this adventure our photographer was amazing he got a school of dolphins too.There was an octopus right with my husband and the photographer there and turtles.Lots of beautiful fish.

Would definitely recommend this activity to do it was amazing the crew were fantastic

The rain has stopped, but the wind was strong due to the clouds, and it was cold enough to make me feel like I was freezing. Some participants were wearing down jackets because of the cold. The waves were high from the wind, and the sea water was murky with low visibility. Also, tips are not included in the tour fee, so I intended to give a tip, but the pressure for tips was overwhelming and took away from the experience.

雨は止みましたが、雲で風が強く、寒くて凍えそうでした。
寒くて一部参加者はダウンジャケットを着ていました。
風で波が高く、海の水は濁り、透明度はあまりありませんでした。
それとチップはツアー代金に含まれていないので渡すつもりでしたが、
チップの催促がすごくて興醒めしました。

Incredible, awesome, different and the crew are OUTSTANDING!
My 2nd time, and I brought along 23 people with me and again it was GREAT. All our first timers LOVED it. It was rough seas from a severe storm the two previous days, which affected seeing the crater on the sea floor, but lots of fish were out to play. Saw quite a few turtles too.
All my guests said it was TERRIFIC and they had a ball!!
The crew are always smiling, helpful and FUN!!!
Thanks again guys!!!
Danielle Tattam

Absolutely fantastic experience. The guys that looked after us were fabulous. Would easily do it again.

For someone that has never snorkeled or dove before, this was amazing and makes me want to get my diving certification! It was so easy, the crew was great and I just don't have enough words to describe how awesome it was. We saw squid, turtles and loads of colorful fish! I would do this over and over again!

Thanks Taylor for a great day and super photos and videos!

I was a bit nervous since it was my first time touching a dolphin, but when I saw the dolphin's face up close, it was really cute. Swimming with the dolphin was a lot of fun.

初めてイルカに触れるとあって多少緊張していましたが実際にイルカの顔を近くで見るとすごく可愛いかったです。
イルカと一緒に泳ぐことが出来てとても楽しかったです。

Had the best time there was a little to many people in the cage at one time but it was still the most amazing thing I ever got to experenice!I would defefenitly recommend this dive!

I was moved to see dolphins and sea turtles swimming right in front of me. It requires more physical strength than I expected, so I think it's a good idea for those who are not good at swimming to inform the guide in advance, as they can provide assistance.

目の前でイルカとウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができて感動しました。思っていたよりも体力がいるので、泳ぎが苦手な人は事前にガイドさんへ申告した方が手助けしてくれるのでいいと思います。

We were picked up at the hotel at 5:30 AM while it was still dark and took about an hour bus ride to the shared port. There were just under 20 participants, making it a compact tour. While there were many couples, there were also two solo travelers, families, and a group of men, so I think it's a tour that anyone can easily join, not just couples.

As you can see in the photos, the boat wasn't that large, but perhaps due to the good sea conditions, no one got seasick, and it was a comfortable boat trip. By the way, we had seen experiences in advance, so we took motion sickness medication. If you're worried about getting seasick, it's better to take it for peace of mind.

The captain and crew were all cheerful and fun, which raised the mood on the boat. We encountered a lot of dolphins and were able to swim with them, which was truly moving. I think we saw over 100 dolphins. Additionally, a sea turtle came up to the surface, and we were able to see its face up close, which was also amazing.

While you do wear fins, you swim quite a bit, so it might be a bit tough for those without much stamina. Most people rented wetsuits, and we did too; it was good to have them since it can get chilly when you get back on the boat.

We also enjoyed Hawaiian songs and hula dancing on the boat in a friendly atmosphere. I'm glad I participated.

まだ暗い朝5時半にホテルに迎えに来てもらい、乗り合い港まで約一時間バスに乗りました。
参加は私たちを含め２０人弱で、コンパクトなツアーとなりました。
カップルが多かったですが、一人旅の人も二組、親子連れ、男性のみのグループもいましたので、カップル以外でも気軽に参加できるツアーなのだと思います。
写真のとおり、それほど大きな船でもありませんでしたが、海の状態もよかったせいか、船酔いする人は一人も出ず、快適な船旅でした。
ちなみに、私たちは体験談を事前に見ていたこともあり、酔い止めを飲みました。酔う心配かある方は飲んでおいた方が安心です。
キャプテン、クルーともみなさん陽気で楽しい方で、船の上のテンションも上がります。
肝心のイルカともとてもたくさん出会えて、一緒に泳ぐことができ感動しました。延べ１００頭以上と会えたと思います。また、ウミガメさんも水面まで上がってきてくれて、顔を間近に見られてこちらも最高でした。
フィンを付けてにはなりますが、それなりに泳ぎますので体力がない方には少しつらいと感じるかもしれません。また、ウェットスーツはほとんどの人が借りていました。私たちも借りましたが、船に上がったときなど冷えることがあるので、借りて良かったです。
船上でのハワイの歌、フラダンスも和気あいあいとした雰囲気のなかみんなで楽しめました。
参加して良かったです。

Fantastic experience and kids loving it!!!!!!!!!!!

I suddenly decided to sign up two days ago. The weather on the day was nice and pleasant, and we were able to enjoy the cruising. The lunch was delicious, and I was satisfied. Although we didn't see any whales, we did see dolphins, and my son was thrilled.

急に思い立って二日前に申し込みしました。
当日はお天気も良く気持ちよく、クルージングできました。ランチも美味しく満足しました。
クジラは見えなかったですがイルカが見れて息子は大喜びでした。

You can enjoy cruising until you reach the spot. Additionally, you can see fish and turtles, as well as sunken ships and planes, which is interesting.

スポットに行くまで、クルージングとしてと楽しむことができます。
また、サカナやカメのほか、沈船や沈んだ飛行機などもみられ、面白いです。

On the day of the tour, the waves were calm, and we were blessed with good weather.

We spotted dolphins, but during the first dive, they were too far away to say we swam with them. On the second dive, we got quite close, and by the third dive, we were able to swim alongside them clearly with the naked eye. We also saw a surprising number of sea turtles, much to the guide's astonishment. It’s rare to see as many as ten, both large and small.

Perhaps we were lucky, but it turned out to be a very satisfying tour.

当日は波もそれほどなく、天候に恵まれました。

イルカを発見し、１回目のダイブは遠過ぎて一緒に泳いだとは言えず、２回目はかなり近くまで接近。３回目で肉眼でもはっきり見られる位、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
ウミガメは、ガイドさんもビックリするぐらいの数を見ることができました。大小合わせて１０匹も見ることは稀だそうです。

運も良かったのでしょうが、大満足のツアーとなりました。

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Also let us snorkel while we waited. A++

Staff was great, tour was awesome. Saw plenty of fish and some sea turtles.

Staff was great. Sharks came close but not too close which was awesome.

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. My husband wanted to swim with dolphins, so we searched online and decided to use the private Dolphin Academy. Honestly, since it's a tour involving nature, I was prepared for the possibility that we might not see any dolphins, but we quickly found many dolphins and were able to swim with them. It was truly moving! After that, dolphins came close to the boat again for a second dive, and I was so happy to see turtles as well.

Although it’s an early morning tour, the guide, the driver, and all the boat staff were really entertaining, making it a lot of fun! Don’t think about sleeping on the bus in the morning! (^^)

I believe there is a possibility of not seeing dolphins, but the staff really puts in their best effort for the participants. If you tend to get seasick, I recommend taking motion sickness medication, and if you're participating in April, a wetsuit is essential.

I am grateful for the miracle of seeing dolphins and turtles, and for being able to join such wonderful tour participants.

新婚旅行でハワイに行きました。
旦那がイルカと一緒に泳ぎたい！とのことでネットで色々探し、こちらの私立イルカ中学さんを利用させていただくことに。正直、自然相手のツアーなのでイルカに会えなくても仕方ないものと割り切って参加しましたが、ツアーではすぐにたくさんのイルカを見つけ一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました。本当に感動でした！その後も再びイルカが船の近くに来てくれ２回目のダイブ♡亀にも会えて嬉しすぎです。
朝早い時間からのツアーですが、ガイドさんはもちろん運転手さんも船のスタッフさんも皆さん面白い方ばかりで本当に楽しめます！朝バスの中で寝ようなんて思わないで下さい(^^)笑
イルカに会えない可能性もあるとは思いますが、スタッフ皆さんが全力でツアー参加者のために頑張ってくれますよ。
酔う方は酔い止め、4月参加の場合はウェットスーツは必須だと思います。
今回イルカや亀に会えた奇跡、素敵なツアー参加者と一緒になれた奇跡に感謝します。

Three of us participated! ♫ There were about 12 other people from overseas joining as well. We took motion sickness medication beforehand, but the boat was rocking quite a bit while we were stopped at the point where the sharks were. Some people ended up vomiting before they even saw the sharks, so I strongly recommend taking motion sickness medication just in case, even if you don't usually get seasick.

Once we dove in from the enclosure, we encountered a lot of sharks! ♫ It's not often you get to see them up close, so it really gets your adrenaline pumping! The sharks' faces were clearly visible and they looked quite cute. (laughs)

Our turn was last, but we were in the same group as a dandy gentleman from the Middle East who had been vomiting since the beginning. Even while he was in the enclosure with the sharks, he couldn't stop vomiting, but everyone was laughing and having a good time about it. (laughs) Thanks to him, the sharks might have gathered around! (laughs)

The waves were strong even inside the enclosure, and I was clinging to the bars the whole time, but it’s definitely an activity worth trying! Just like with any activity, even Japanese people who can't speak English can become very friendly with participants from other countries. ♫ I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

女3人で参加しました♫
他に12名ほどの海外の人が参加されてましたが
私達は事前に酔いどめ薬を飲んでいましたが
船でサメのいるポイントに停まっている間はかなり船が揺れていました。
何人かの人はサメとご対面前に嘔吐されてましたが
酔いやすくなくても念の為酔いどめ薬を飲むことを強くオススメします。
いざ柵の中から潜ってみるとたくさんのサメと出会えます♫
なかなか身近で見れることがないのでテンション上がりますこれ‼
そしてサメの顔もハッキリ見えてかわいらしく見えちゃいます。笑
私達の順番は最後でしたが最初から嘔吐していた中東系ダンディなおじ様と同じグループでサメとご対面中の柵の中でも嘔吐が止まらずみんなそれはそれでいい意味でとても陽気に笑っていました。笑
おかげでサメが集まってくれるかも。笑
柵の中でも波が強くて柵にしがみつきっぱなしでしたがやってみる価値アリのアクティビティです‼
どのアクティビティもそうですが英語が話せない日本人でも他の国の参加者の方ととても仲良くなれます♫
ぜひまたハワイに行くときにはまた参加してみたいです。

I made a reservation for the Premium Submarine, but later found out that I was put on a regular Atlantis tour with a lower rank. The staff didn't speak English, they were careless, and even when I complained, they didn't take it seriously. It was the worst experience. I will never go again. It's best to choose your tour company carefully.

プレミアムサブマリンに予約したのに後で分かったのが
ランクの低い普通のアトランティスツアーに乗せられました
英語も通じないし、向こうの人間は適当やし、文句言っても
取合わないし、最低です。
二度と行きません。
ツアー会社選びは慎重に行った方が良いです。

I signed up for this tour because I wanted to swim with dolphins. On the day of the tour, I was a bit groggy from waking up early, but Juli, our guide, was there to lead us!

Despite it being early in the morning, she was so talkative! I worried if I could keep up, but as I listened to Juli, I gradually got to know her personality. Her love for dolphins and her desire to have a fun tour drew us in as well.

On the day, we miraculously encountered a ton of dolphins, and we even saw three turtles! It made us feel so happy.

We both work and have tiring days, but this tour made us think that we should try to enjoy everything.

When we reminisced about our honeymoon and reflected on what was fun, we both said...

"The dolphin tour!"

イルカと一緒に泳いでみたいとこのツアーを申し込みしました
朝早く頭はボケボケ当日はジュリさんがスタッフとして案内して
くれました！

早朝にも関わらず　まあ～しゃべること　笑
付いて行けるかな？と心配になりましたがジュリさんの話を
聞いてれば段々人柄がわかってきます
イルカを愛する気持ちと楽しくツアーをしたい想い
私たち夫婦も惹き込まれていきました

当日たーーくさんのイルカに奇跡的に会えて
カメさんもトリプルで♡
とても幸せな気持ちになりました


夫婦共働きで疲れた毎日でしたがなにごとも楽しく頑張ろう

そう思えたツアーでした

ハネムーンの思い出を二人で話して何が楽しかった？と振り返ったとき

二人とも…



『イルカのツアー！』でした♡

Encountered dolphins and sea turtles in the beautiful ocean!
Waking up early was a bit of a challenge! But the cute and talkative guide taught us various things about Hawaii, which was educational.
I want to go to Hawaii again!

きれいな海でイルカ、ウミガメに遭遇！
朝早いのがチョット！　でも、かわいくてよくしゃべるガイドさんが、ハワイのいろいろなことを教えてくれて勉強にもなった。
また、ハワイに行きたくなったよ。