All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I participated with my mother. At first, we were in the room where the buffet was set up, but when we stepped outside, the sea breeze felt wonderful. It can get hot if you stay outside for too long, but when you finally see the whales or their spouts, it’s exciting and fun. So, if you decide to participate, I encourage you to actively go outside and enjoy the thrill of the search.

私は母と二人で参加しました。最初は、ビュッフェが用意されている部屋の中におりましたが、一度部屋の外に出て見ると、海の風が気持ちよかったです。
ずっと外にいると暑いですが、いざクジラの姿や潮吹きを見ると興奮しますし、楽しいですよ。なので、参加される場合には、積極的に外に出て、探す楽しさを味わっていただきたいです。

I was disappointed. The waves were high, and many people on the boat got seasick. We didn't see any whales either. I don't recommend this for those who are prone to seasickness.

ガッカリでした。波が高くて船に乗って居られた沢山の方か船酔いをされてました。
鯨も見れませんでした。船酔いの弱い方にはオススメしません。

Let's bring about $15 in cash per person. Most people rented wetsuits for an additional fee. For the photos, which cost around $50, I provided my credit card number over the phone after the tour to purchase them. They will send you a URL via email to view the photos on Dropbox.
The boat can be quite rocky, so be sure to bring motion sickness medication.
It's pretty strenuous, so I recommend going to bed early the night before. Choosing a dolphin tour without any extra activities was definitely the right decision.
It felt less like swimming with dolphins and more like spotting dolphins swimming below for a few seconds, but it was moving.

１人15ドルくらい現金を持っていきましょう。別途有料でのウエットスーツはほとんどの方が頼んでいました。別途有料(50ドルくらい)の写真はツアー後に電話口にて自身のクレカ番号を伝え購入しました。写真はドロップボックスで見れるＵＲＬをメールで送ってくれます。
船は結構揺れますし酔います。酔い止めを持っていきましょう。
結構ハードなので前日は早めの就寝がおすすめです。他に余計なアクテビィティの無いイルカ中学にして正解でした。
イルカと泳ぐというよりは真下に泳いでるイルカを数十秒発見するみたいな感じでしたが、感動しました。

The tour was a lot of fun, thanks to our guide Julie and the enthusiastic staff who really got everyone excited. The nearly hour-long drive to the port was filled with beautiful natural scenery, quite different from the city of Honolulu, and the enjoyable commentary made it feel like a true Hawaiian sightseeing experience!

But above all, the dolphins were amazing!! We got to see a pod of over 80 dolphins while snorkeling. I never expected to see such a large group, so I was absolutely thrilled.

After the dolphins, we saw a small turtle and many cute Hawaiian endemic yellow butterflyfish while snorkeling. On the way back to the port, we also spotted a few whales relatively close by.

Lastly, the hula lesson on the boat was a lot of fun. However, several people were feeling seasick, so I recommend that those who are not used to boats take some motion sickness medication (like Travelmin) in advance.

Thank you for a wonderful day!!

ガイドのジュリさんをはじめ、スタッフの方がノリノリでみんなを盛り上げてくれて楽しいツアーでした。港までの1時間近くの道中もホノルルの街とは異なり自然の魅力いっぱいの景色と楽しい解説でハワイ観光の気分いっぱいで良かったです！
でも何よりイルカがすごい！！　　８０頭以上の群れをシュノーケルで見れました。　　こんなにたくさんの群れが見れるとは思ってもいなかったので大感激でした。
イルカの後のシュノーケルでは小さい亀１匹とハワイ固有種の黄色いバタフライフィッシュ(かわいい)がたくさん見れました。
港に帰る途中ではクジラも数頭、比較的近くで見れました。
最後に船上でのフラレッスンも楽しかったです。
ただ船酔いをしている方が何人もいたので、船に慣れていない方は、事前に酔い止め薬(トラベルミン等)を飲んでおくことをお勧めします。
楽しい一日をありがとうございました!!

I was able to see the splash and fins, and just a glimpse of the back, but it was great that my child could see them up close once.

Before the watching began, the buffet started all at once, but there weren't enough seats for all the passengers, and since I had children with me, it was quite a hassle. After the meal, there was no rotation, and we had to sit for a long time until the watching started, which made it difficult to enjoy our meal at all. I wish they had ensured enough seating for the number of passengers.

The crew members were all kind and made us feel comfortable.

潮吹きやヒレ、背中が見えた程度でしたが、一度至近距離で子供も見ることができよかったです。
ウォッチング前にいっせいにブュッフェが始まりますが、乗客全員が座れる席がなく、しかも子連れだったので困りました。
食事が終わったら次々と回転することもなく、ウォッチングが始まるまでずっと座っているところもあり、全然ゆっくり食事ができませんでした。
乗客人数の座席を確保された状態にしてほしかったです。
クルーの方たちはみんな親切で気持ちよかったです。

First, regarding the whales, they appeared around the boat multiple times. The loud sound of "pshhuu!!" when they come up from the sea was incredible. I was thrilled to see them right in front of me. However, by the time I pressed the camera shutter, they were gone, making it quite difficult to capture a photo.

The atmosphere inside the boat was relaxed and had a luxurious feel. There were breads, hams to put in the bread, and vegetables. Other offerings included fruits and cookies. Drinks available were coffee and green tea. It was simple, but sufficient.

At the end of the tour, there was a sale of photos taken before boarding the boat and pictures of the whales we actually saw. Inside the boat, there was always live guitar performances. The song selection was good, and I really enjoyed it. I truly felt it was a worthwhile tour!

However, one downside was that the announcements when the whales appeared were made in English first, followed by Japanese. It can't be helped, but by the time the Japanese announcement was made, the whales were already gone.

まず目的のクジラですが、何度も船の周りに現れてくれました。
海の上にでてくるときの、プシュー！！という大きな音。
実際に目の前で見ることができて感激でした。
ただ、カメラのシャッターを押すころにはいなくなってしまって、
写真に撮るのは至難の業かと思われます。

船内もゆったりとした雰囲気でラグジュアリー感もありました。
パンや、パンにはさむハム類、野菜など。
他はフルーツ、クッキー。
飲み物はコーヒー、緑茶。
簡単ではありますが十分です。

ツアーの最後に、船に乗る前に撮った写真と、実際に見たくじらの写真の
販売があります。
船内は常に、ギターの弾き語りの生演奏つき。
選曲もよく、とても楽しめました。
参加してよかった！と心から思えるツアーでした。

ただひとつ難を挙げますと、クジラが出現したときのアナウンスが
英語で行われた後に日本語。仕方ないのですが・・。
日本語の案内が話されているときはすでにクジラはいません。

We participated in the limited-time family campaign with our family of four. We were able to see the whale's spout and tail while enjoying a relaxing time in the second-floor seats. It was a fun experience.

While our family was fine, some members of a nearby family were seasick and were taking medication, so I think it's a good idea to prepare for seasickness.

期間限定ファミリーキャンペーンにつられ、家族4人で参加しました。クジラの潮吹き、尾びれなどが見え、2階席でゆったり過ごしながら、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
私達家族は大丈夫でしたが、近くにいらしたご家族の何人かが船酔いをされ薬を飲んでいらしたので、船酔い対策はしておいた方が良いかと思います。

I saw a lot of whales. However, the time they are visible is short, and it's difficult to know where to spot them, so it's hard to take photos.

クジラが沢山見えました。ただ、見える時間が短くどこで見えるかわからないので、写真におさめるのは難しいです。

I couldn't participate in the tour I wanted to join, so I urgently signed up for this one, and it was pretty good. My friend and I joked, "Aren't we going to ride something like a North Korean boat?" but it turned out to be a luxurious ship where we could enjoy a buffet. During our time, they served hamburgers, and we could add vegetables, cheese, and meat as we liked. There were also cookies and fruit. It felt like a light meal, but since eating too much can cause seasickness, it might have been just right.

However, on the day we went (February 18), it was cloudy, then rainy, with strong winds and cold! Even when we took refuge inside the ship, the air conditioning was blasting, making it even colder. I would have appreciated it if they had offered jackets or blankets for rent.

We saw whales three times. I only saw the tail fin, but my friend, who was feeling seasick, said they saw a breach. We also witnessed a pod of dolphins jumping over the waves, which was breathtaking.

I’m glad I could go during the limited period for whale watching. However, it was really cold and uncomfortable, so I hope that can be improved. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

行きたかったツアーに参加できなくなり、至急申し込んだツアーですが、まあまあ良かったです。
同行した友人と「北〇鮮のボートみたいなのに乗るんじゃ？」と話していましたが、豪華な船で、バイキングも食べられました。私たちの時はハンバーガーで、野菜やチーズや肉を好きなように挟めました。あとはクッキーと果物。軽食と言った感じですが、あまり食べ過ぎると船酔いするので、ちょうどいいかもしれません。
しかし、行った日（2月18日）は曇りのち雨で風も強く寒かった！船内に避難するもクーラーガンガンで更に寒かったです。上着やひざ掛けの貸し出しがあれば嬉しかったです。
クジラは3回見られました。私は尾びれだけでしたが、船酔いでつぶれていた友人は、バックジャンプが見られたとのこと。また、イルカの群れが波の上をジャンプしているのも見られて感動しました。
ホエールウォッチングができる期間は限られているということで、この時期に行けて良かったです。
ただ、本当に寒くて不快だったので、それだけ改善していただければと思います。楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

The whale watch cruise was a great afternoon experience. The catamaran used was in top shape. The tour was not over crowded and the crew took care of everyone's needs. Saw many whales and even some dolphins and sea turtles. Glad the afternoon weather was beautiful which made being out on the open water enjoyable. Definitely do this tour again.

We were very fortunate, we had a lovely sunny day and we saw 3 or 4 whales. The crew were very helpful.The buffet meal was of good variety, tasty food and people were able to return as many times as they wanted. With regard to the whales, as stated in the tour blurbs there are rules about how close the boat can get to the whales because of this and how fast they breach and disappear I would suggest putting the camera aside and fully enjoying the experience with your own eyes, which is quite a thrill.

The day after arriving in Hawaii, I participated in a tour. The boat was three stories high, with the second floor being an indoor area with snacks and sofas, and the third floor being an open area with just tables and chairs. Even though I boarded a bit late, there were relatively many seats available on the second floor, but the air conditioning was too strong, so I moved to the open area on the third floor. There was also coffee, tea, and water available for self-service.

After departing, we quickly moved to the points of interest, visiting several spots. At first, it took a while for anything to appear, and I thought it might be a disappointing day, but then I heard cheers from a group of foreigners and saw a spout and a tail! After that, the whales appeared several times, and all the passengers gathered on one side to take pictures. Eventually, it was time to return to the port.

I was able to see the beautiful blue ocean and whales for the first time, and personally, I was very satisfied with the tour!

While moving at high speed, the boat swayed quite a bit, so I recommend bringing motion sickness medication for those who are prone to seasickness. Also, the day I participated was mostly clear with hardly any clouds, but even so, the wind and air conditioning indoors made it a bit chilly, so having a light jacket that you can put on quickly would be a good idea.

ハワイに到着した日の次の日に参加しました。
船は３階建ての船で、2階は軽食やソファーが置いてある屋内タイプ、3階は机や椅子があるだけのオープンタイプの船でした。
乗船したのが遅めでも2階は比較的席が空いてましたが、空調が強すぎたんで3階のオープンタイプの階へ。
ここにもコーヒー、紅茶、お水は置いてあったんでセルフサービスでいただきました。
出航してしばらくはポイントまで高速で移動し、いくつかあるポイントを回る感じでした。
はじめはなかなか現れず、もしかしたらはずれの日かなぁって思っていたら、外国人グループの歓声とその方角を見ると潮吹きと尾びれが！！
その後もたびたび現れては乗客みんなが片側に集まってカメラを構えるのが何度か続き、時間になって港に戻りました。
綺麗な青い海と初めて鯨を見ることができ、個人的には大満足のツアーでした♪

高速移動中は船がかなり揺れるんで酔いやすい人は酔い止めを持参することをおすすめします。
あと参加した日は雲がほとんどない快晴でしたが、それでも移動中の風や空調のきいた屋内は肌寒いので、すぐにはおれる上着があるといいと思います。

On the first day, I couldn't see any whales and it was just a boat trip, but on the day I was able to go back for free, I got to see them up close. It was really moving.
Everyone around was foreign, and since Japanese wasn't understood, those who are not good at English might have a hard time with communication. The crew members were very polite.

最初の日はクジラに会えず、船旅だけでしたが無料で振り返えさせてした日はすぐに近くで見る事が出来ました。凄く感動しました。
周りは外国人ばかりで日本語は通じませんので、英語が苦手な方は振り返る連絡など苦労するかと思います。クルーの方は凄く丁寧です。

I participated in the encounter.
Good points:
The bus is large, so it's less likely to make you feel sick.
It's sufficient for elementary school lower grades.
You can feed the birds as much as you want.

Bad points:
Each guardian needs to be a separate adult, which is not suitable for families with many children. I was charged a change fee of 99 USD when I requested a change.
The tour price is high.
The facilities are old, and the food is not great. I should have brought my own.
The meeting time for the return was at 14:30, which was busy and tiring.

Result:
If I had been familiar with it, I could have arranged it differently.

エンカウンターに参加しました。
良いところ
バスが大型なので酔いづらい。
小学生低学年には充分。
とりの餌やりはやり放題。

悪いところ
保護者が１人１人ずつ別々な大人が必要で子供が多い家族には不向き。変更を求められて変更手数料とかで99USDを取られました。
ツアー代金が高い。
施設が古く食事も大したことない。持参すればよかった。
帰りの集合時間が14:30で忙しくて疲れた。

結果
慣れていれば別な方法で手配すればよかった。

Thanks to the cheerful explanation from the staff, my morning drowsiness disappeared, and I was able to participate with excitement! I got to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales, which was truly a wonderful experience. The beauty of the ocean, the beauty of the mountains, and the sight of the dolphins swimming were all moving. The captains were also very nice, and I felt it was the right decision to join this tour. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I will definitely want to participate!

お姉さんの元気な説明で、朝の眠気も吹き飛んでワクワクした気持ちで参加ができました！
イルカもウミガメもクジラも見ることができ、本当に素敵な体験ができました。
海の綺麗さ、山の綺麗さ、イルカたちの泳いでいる姿全てが感動でした。
船長さん達もとてもいい人で、このツアーに参加して正解だったと思いました。またハワイに行くことがあれば、必ず参加したいです！！

I didn't expect to see many whales, but I was able to see quite a few. When we arrived at the boat via the shuttle bus, there were already many guests on board, but we secured a table on the second floor and enjoyed some coffee as we set sail. After about an hour, we reached the area past Diamond Head, and just when I was about to give up on seeing any whales, we spotted one blowing water and showing its tail. We were able to see it about five or six more times. The outside deck was too crowded, but it was better inside the boat where there were fewer people, making it easy to see out of the windows on both sides. It was a sunny day, and the sun was reflecting off the water, so sunglasses were a must. When I asked the bus driver on the way back to drop me off at Ala Moana, he agreed.

クジラを見ることをあまり期待していませんでしたが、たくさん見ることができました。迎えのバスで船に着くと、船内には既に多くの先客がいましたが、２階のテーブルに席を確保し、コーヒーなどを飲んでいると出航しました。１時間ほどでダイヤモンドヘッドの先につきましたが、クジラが見当たらないのであきらめていたところ、潮を吹きながら、テールを見せるクジラを発見。その後も５-６回見ることができました。外のデッキは人が多くていけませんでいたが、船の中のほうが人が少なく、左右の窓から容易にみられるので、良かったです。当日は晴れて太陽が水面に反射していたのでサングラスは必須です。帰りのバスの運転手さんにアラモアナで降りたいとお願いしたらOKでした。

I signed up for Dolphin Aloha, and both my 10-year-old and 2-year-old sons had a great time. The site mentioned to bring sandals and towels, but they turned out to be unnecessary for this course (there are a few moments where you might get a little wet, but they inform you in advance).

Before the course, the staff checks both hands. My wife was a bit worried because she had nail art, but they checked one spot on each hand, and since there were few protrusions and it was coated, we received the OK after the check.

Cameras and phones are not allowed, so you can purchase photos taken by the staff later (optional). A passport is required for credit card use, but a photo of it was also acceptable.

The course was organized into a group of only Japanese participants, and the guidance was provided in Japanese, which made it easy to participate with peace of mind. During regular periods, about half of the participants are Japanese, and during busy periods, it's about 80%.

ドルフィンアロハを申し込みましたが、10歳及び2歳の息子、二人とも楽しんでいました。
サイトにはサンダルとタオル持参とかいてあったのですが、このコースでは結果的に不要でした（少し濡れる場面はありますが、事前に言っていただけます）
コース前には両手を係の方がチェックされます。妻がネイルアートをしていたので少し心配していたのですが、両手一カ所ずつで、突起も少なくコーティングもしてあったからか、チェックしていただいた上でOKをいただきました。
カメラ、携帯が使えないので、係の方が捕られた写真をあとで購入する形です（任意）クレジットカード利用時にはパスポートが必要ですが、写真でもOKでした。
コースは日本人だけのグループが作られて、日本語で案内が行われ、安心して参加できました。通常期で半分、繁忙期だと8割が日本人とのことです。

we met 1 shark, very good experience. but the timing we chosen wrongly, too early in the morning makes us freezing. no place to change in the ship, so you have to settle with your towel and change only when you reach the land.

the food was normal, but lots of activity on board that you can participate. quite a great experience.

What could be more exhilarating than interacting with an animal you have been taught all your life to fear? You have guides that take total care of you, from safety briefing to taking pictures of your interaction. This was my second time and the thrill was just as impressive as was the first time. This experience should be the number one activity for any tourist on Oahu. We were with 7 sharks and one barracuda. The speed and agility of sharks must be experienced to be appreciated. Sharks are magnificent animals. Thanks again guys for the ultimate experience.

Take the tour with this company! We were hoping to see some whales and have a great cruise on the ocean. Our cruise turned out beyond expectations. Not just because we saw lots of whales but Captain Amy and her happy crew had the best attitude. They were knowledgeable, very considerate, and made sure we had fun. Despite the downpour of rain at the very end, even this turned out to be a fun adventure!

I was disappointed to only see a glimpse of the whale's back. I participated with breakfast included, but there was a limited variety of ingredients.

鯨の背中が少し見えただけで残念でした。
朝食付きで参加しましたが食材のレパートリーが少なかったです。

Unfortunately, we encountered a day of heavy rain. Many people got off the shuttle bus from the hotel without umbrellas and boarded the boat. The air conditioning was strong, and we were shivering in our wet clothes. They temporarily turned off the air conditioning after seeing us, but it was soon turned back on. The sea outside was also rough, making it quite challenging.

As for the whales, there was an announcement about their direction, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any and received replacement tickets. My friend who got seasick probably won't go again! (laughs) However, I think the tour itself isn't bad, as weather and whale sightings are a matter of luck.

あいにくの大雨の日に当たってしまいました。ホテルから送迎バスを降りて、傘を持ってなかった人も多くて船に乗り込みました。
冷房が強くて、濡れた服を着た私達は震えてました。その様子を見て一旦冷房を止めてくれたのですが、すぐに再開。外の海も荒れていたので、なかなか辛かったです。
肝心の鯨は、何時の方向にいるとアナウンスが入るのですが、残念ながら見られずに振替チケットをもらいました。
船酔いした友達はもう行く事はないかな？（笑）
でも、天気も鯨も運なので、ツアー自体は悪くないと思います。

I participated thinking I would see whales like in the photos above, but I could only see a spout in the distance and a small tail fin. If you join with expectations like those in the photos, you might feel quite disappointed. I think it's better to have the mindset that seeing even a little would be lucky. However, the tour guides and the view of Waikiki from the sea are fantastic.

As for the weather and the taste of the beer, it feels incredibly luxurious. Just be careful of seasickness!

上記の写真の様な感じでクジラが見えるのかと？と思い参加しましたが
遠くの方で潮が吹き尾びれが小さく見える程度です。
余りに写真の様な期待をして参加すると”がっかり度”が大きいですよ。
ちょっと見えればラッキーくらいの感じがいいと思います。
ただ、添乗員の皆さまや海から見るワイキキは最高ですよ。

後は天気とビールの味は最高に贅沢な気分になります。
注意はやはり船酔いですね。気を付けて！！

The crew members who spoke Japanese were very gentlemanly and it was great.
The crew members who spoke Japanese were very gentlemanly and it was great.
The crew members who spoke Japanese were very gentlemanly and it was great.

日本語が話せるクルーが紳士的でとてもよかった。
日本語が話せるクルーが紳士的でとてもよかった。
日本語が話せるクルーが紳士的でとてもよかった。

Considering the winter activities, how was it? I participated knowing that visibility might be limited, but I was really disappointed because I could only see a small glimpse of the whales far away, and it wasn't clear enough to capture a photo. Although the whales were hard to see, I thought it might not be a bad tour if I considered it as a walk on the boat.

冬ならではのアクティビティのわりには、いかがなものでしょうか。
見えない場合もあるのは承知の上、参加しましたが、
本当に遠くに小さく、一瞬見えただけで、とても写真におさめることもできず、肉眼ではっきりみえたわけでもないので、がっかりですね。
ホエールは見えにくかったけれど、船の船上散歩と考えれば、悪くないツアーかな？？？と思いました。

On the 1:30 PM cruise, it mentioned that "light snacks" were included in the price. I was expecting something like sandwiches, but it turned out to be just potato chips and cookies. I think it would be better to describe this as snacks rather than light meals. However, the beer was unlimited. Of course, we also saw whales. Ah, I'm so hungry!!!

午後1時30分のクルーズで、料金に含まれているものの中に「軽食」とありました。サンドイッチくらいでるのかな、と思っていたら、なんとポテトチップとクッキーのみでした。これでは軽食でなくお菓子と記載した方が良いと思います。でも、ビールは飲みほーだいでした。もちろん、クジラも見えました。あー、腹減った！！！

I participated with my 6-year-old daughter. Of course, the trainer spoke English, so I was worried about my limited listening skills, but they kindly taught us using body language, which made it a lot of fun. It might be reassuring to have some basic swimming skills. The dolphins were truly adorable, and both my daughter and I were captivated. Although it was only 25 minutes, I think it was just the right amount of time for a 6-year-old in terms of physical stamina. The next day, my daughter seemed to have the best memories, as she didn't want to leave the dolphin lagoon at all.

６歳娘と参加しました。
もちろんですがトレーナーさんは英語ですので、私のつたないリスニング能力では心配でしたが親切にボディランゲージで教えてくれたのでとても楽しめました。
軽い泳ぎの能力はあった方が安心かもしれません。
イルカは本当に可愛くて、娘も私も虜になりました。
２５分ですが６歳児には体力的に丁度良かったと思います。
次の日イルカのラグーンから全然離れないくらい娘には最高の思い出になったようです。

Honestly, I wasn't expecting much, but I enjoyed it more than I anticipated. The customer service was also polite, and the staff were cheerful. Plus, I was able to see the whales up close. It was the best trip ever.

正直、あんまり期待してなかったが、予想以上に楽しめた。接客対応も丁寧で、スタッフさんが明るい。そして、クジラもとっても近くで見ることができた。
最高の旅でした。

The morning gathering was at 6 AM. You can easily recognize the bus with "Yellow Dolphin Middle School" written on it. They arrived on time for the pickup.

On the way to the port, we quickly arrived thanks to our guide Julie's entertaining rapid-fire talk. The driver was Frank.

The local staff member BJ was also bright and fun.

Fortunately, we encountered a pod of dolphins right away. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming.

After that, we all enjoyed a hula lesson and received snacks and juice before returning to the port.

On the way back, we had spam onigiri and juice to eat while returning.

Both the outbound and return trips were smooth without getting caught in traffic, and the entire journey concluded seamlessly.

朝の集合は、6時でした。黄色のイルカ中学と書かれたバスで、一目ですぐ分かります。迎えの時間も遅れずに来てくれました。
行きのバスのなかでは、ガイドのジュリーさんの面白いマシンガントークであっという間に港に着きました。ドライバーは、フランクさんでした。
現地のスタッフ BJも明るく楽しい方でした。
運よく、すぐにイルカの群れと遭遇出来ました。残念ながら、ウミガメの泳いでいる姿は見れませんでした。
その後、みんなで楽しくフラレッスンをして、スナックとジュースをもらって港に帰りました。
帰りのバスで、スパムおにぎりとジュースをもらって食べながら帰りました。
行きも帰りも渋滞に巻き込まれることもなく、スムーズに全行程が終了しました。