All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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。

I participated on February 11, and it was a bit chilly, possibly because it was early in the morning and it had been raining until a couple of days prior. Everyone rented wetsuits for $10. I wore a long-sleeve rash guard and long pants, but I think I would have been cold without the wetsuit.

About 20 minutes after the boat departed, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and everyone jumped into the sea to help look for them. It felt more like watching them swim from a distance rather than swimming with them. We quickly found another pod of dolphins on the second encounter as well.

Unfortunately, during snorkeling, I didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming. I could only see a hand sticking out from behind a rock at the deep bottom. The hula lesson was also fun.

It was a really enjoyable experience that ended in no time. I participated with my family of four (children in 8th and 11th grades), but since it was a physically demanding activity, I think it might be difficult for small children or elderly people.

2／11に参加したのですが、朝が早いことと2、3日前まで雨が降っていた影響もあってか肌寒く、皆んな 10ドルでウェットスーツを借りていました。長袖、長ズボンのラッシュガードを着てましたが、ウェットスーツがなかったら寒かったと思います。
船が出航して20分くらいでイルカの群れと遭遇、みんなで一斉に海に飛び込み協力してイルカを探します。一緒にイルカと泳ぐというよりは、離れたところで泳いでるのを見るという感じでした。
2回目もすぐイルカの群れを見つけられました。
シュノーケリングでは、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。深い底の岩の影から手だけが見えてました。
フラレッスンも楽しかったです。
すごく楽しくあっという間に終わりました。
家族4人（子供、中学2年と高校3年）で参加しましたが、体力のいるアクティビティなので小さなお子さんやお年寄りには無理かなと思いました。

I previously boarded the smaller one, but this time it's the larger one. The cabin is spacious, so I was able to see both sides. I think if there were a system like scattering food from a submarine, we could see many more fish.

以前小さいほうに搭乗しましたが、今回は大きいほう。艦内が広いので両側を見ることができました。潜水艦から餌を撒くような仕組みがあればもっと沢山の魚が見れると思う。

Shortly after setting sail, we could see the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head, and we enjoyed the view from the sea. The ship was large, and there was no rocking, so there was no worry about seasickness.

For lunch, we were served turkey sandwiches and roast beef sandwiches, which were delicious.

At that moment, we were able to see four whales about 5 meters from the ship.

出航 してから間もなく、ワイキキのホテルやダイアモンドヘッドが見えて、海からの景色も楽しむことが出来ます。 船も大きく、揺れもありません。船酔いの心配ありません。

ランチで用意されていた。ターキーサンドとローストビーフサンドは、美味しいです。

そんな時に、4頭のクジラが船から5m ぐらいのところで観ることが出来ました。

I took the city bus to Aloha Tower Marketplace (the meeting place). Right next to Aloha Tower Marketplace, there is a boat docked, and the reception is right in front of it. The office opens at 8 AM, but since we arrived early, the reception wasn't open yet, which caused a bit of confusion. For those making their way to the meeting place on their own, I think using the boat next to Aloha Tower Marketplace as a landmark is a good idea.

As soon as we boarded the boat at 8 AM, there was a bit of time (about 45 minutes) before departure. We didn't eat, but you can have breakfast on board.

As for the whales, we were able to see them. When a whale is spotted, the staff will indicate the direction based on the time on the clock. You can see the direction they point to, or others will point as well, so we were able to see the whales multiple times.

However, whales dive quickly, and depending on the location, they can only be seen from a distance, so I recommend bringing a DSLR camera if you have one.

市バス（The Bus)を使って、アロハタワーマーケットプレイス（集合場所）まで行きました。
アロハタワーマーケットプレイスのすぐ横に船が止まっており、その目の前が受付になります。
8時から事務所が開くのですが、私たちは早めに着いていたので、受付が開いておらず少し迷いました。
集合場所まで自力で行く方は、アロハタワーマーケットプレイスすぐ横の船を目印にしたらいいと思います。

8時にすぐに船に乗り込むと、出航までは少し時間（45分ぐらい）があります。私たちは食べませんでしたが、船内で朝食をとることもできます。

肝心のぐじらですが、見ることができました。クジラが見えるとスタッフの方が時計の時間で方向を教えてくれます。その方向を見るか、他の方が一斉に指をさすので何度もくじらを見ることができました。

但し、くじらはすぐに潜ってしまうのと、場所によっては遠くからしか見えないので、一眼レフカメラを持っている方は、持っていくことをお勧めします。

On February 7, 2018, I went on the long-awaited Whole Watching tour with my wife aboard the Majestic. The weather was nice that day, and the voyage was smooth with little rocking. We encountered whales about ten times, which made us very satisfied.

Since we were staying in Ko Olina, we joined the tour at the meeting point, but it was difficult to find Pier 6. We finally arrived after asking a local near Aloha Tower for directions. I think it would be helpful if a map of how to get there was posted on the website. - A 70-year-old man

2018/02/07妻とマジョスティク号で待望のWhole Wachingに出かけました。当日は天気も良く揺れもすくない航海で、鯨も10回程遭遇し満足しました。
コオリナに滞在していた為、現地集合で参加しましたが、ピアー6が判り難く、アロハタワー付近で現地の方に聞いてやっとたどり着きました。ホームページに行き方地図を掲載された方がいいと思います。70歳男性

I was really worried about whether I would actually see anything, but I was glad that there were plenty of opportunities to see a lot! The operation was smooth, and the explanations on the boat were clear and varied, which made it very enjoyable!

本当に見られるか不安でしたが、実際たくさん見れるチャンスがあり良かったです!オペーレーションもスムーズで、船の上でも分かりやすく色々な説明をして下さりとても楽しめました!

I was worried that I might not see any natural creatures, but I was able to see dolphins. I didn't get to swim with them, but I did catch a glimpse of their backs swimming in the distance and saw one for a moment as it swam along the seabed. The sea turtles were relaxed, so I was satisfied to be able to take some photos. The guide seemed to have some mood swings.

自然の生き物なので見れなかったらどうしようかと思いましたが、イルカ、みれました。一緒に泳ぐまではいかない、というか私の時は遠くに泳いでる後ろ姿を見れた、海底を泳ぐ姿を一瞬みれた、くらいでしたが。ウミガメはのんびりしてたので、写真も撮れて満足です。
ガイドの方は気分にムラがあるような感じでした。

Unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales. The wind was strong, and it was chilly being outside for a long time. Since I couldn't see any whales, they offered a re-boarding ticket at the end, but I had to decline as I didn't have the time to board again. The meal was average. The ship was nice, and there weren't too many people, so that was a positive aspect.

残念ながらクジラを見ることはできませんでした。
風も強く、ずっと外に出ていると肌寒かったです。
クジラを見ることができなかったので再乗船券を最後に発行してくれますが、日程的に乗船する余裕がなく断念。
食事は普通でした。
キレイな船で、人もそんなに多くなかったので、その点はよかったです。

Breakfast is good and we saw probably 5-8 whales!! Highly recommend during whale season

I saw whales. There were mostly large whales with spouts and tails, and I saw a pod of 2 to 3 whales about 4 to 5 times. I couldn't see the baby whales with the naked eye, but it was still a valuable experience.

With lunch included, I felt full both in my stomach and heart.

クジラ見えました。潮吹きと尾びれ大きなクジラばかりでしたが、2～3頭の群れのクジラを4～5回、赤ちゃんクジラは肉眼では見えませんでしたが。とでも貴重な体験をしました。

ランチ付きでお腹も心もいっぱいになりました。

I was looking forward to seeing whales, but in the end, I only saw a little bit of a tail far away towards the end of the cruise. The tour company might consider that a success, but I wonder if that's really enough to say we saw whales... Honestly, I was disappointed.

クジラを見るのを楽しみに行きましたが、結局、クルーズ終盤に遠くに少しだけテールが見えたのみ。催行会社としては、あれでも見れた、となるのでしょうが、あれで見れたとするのばいかがなものかと、、、。正直がっかりでした。

This was my first time participating! I heard that there’s almost a 100% chance of encountering dolphins, but it seemed like we struggled quite a bit this time and had a hard time finding them. Normally, we would have given up, but the instructor's passionate commitment to finding them helped us finally meet the dolphins. Even during the time we couldn’t see any dolphins, there was a lot of thoughtfulness, and it was really enjoyable! I’m not very good at swimming, but I felt quite reassured because they swam with me! The people I shared the experience with were also very cooperative, making it a wonderful memory. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to do this!

初めての参加！
ほぼ、１００%に近い確率でイルカに出会えるということでしたが今回はかなりの苦戦だったようで中々出会えず。
本来であれば諦めるべきところだったんですがインストラクターの方の熱い気持ちで必死に探してくれ結果イルカに出会えることができました。
イルカに会えない時間も凄く気配りがありとても楽しかった！
泳ぎがあまり得意でなかったけど一緒に泳いでくれかなり安心できた！
一緒に乗り合わせた方たちも協力的でとてもいい思い出です。
また、ハワイに行くことがあれば絶対に行きたいです！

I was able to see colorful fish, sea turtles, and sharks! I was moved to see the beautiful ocean. As I leaned forward and gazed out the window, I was occasionally surprised by small fish darting right in front of the window, which made for a fun experience.

カラフルな魚や、ウミガメ、サメを見ることができました！キレイな海を見ることができて感動でした。身を乗り出して窓の外を見つめていると、たまに小さな魚が窓のすぐ近く（目の前）をちょこちょこと横切って驚かされたり、楽しい体験でした。

Unfortunately, I couldn't see any whales, but I enjoyed the beautiful scenery during the cruise! I would like to try again next time!

残念ながらクジラを見ることは出来ませんでしたが、景色の良いクルージングをした事は良かったです！次回また、挑戦したいと思っています！

It was tough getting up early, but the ship was luxurious and there was an explanation in Japanese, which was great. However, I suffered from severe seasickness. My friend, who didn't get seasick, said they only saw the whale's tail. The staff were very accommodating, and the person in the hall showed us a video of the whale when it appeared on their phone! This time, I chose not to have breakfast, but the food looked delicious, and I was able to add it for $13 per person.

朝早くからで大変でしたが、船が豪華で日本語での説明もあり、よかったです。ただ、船酔いが酷かったです。船酔いしなかった友人はクジラのしっぽだけは見れたと言ってました。スタッフさんの対応が良く、ホールの方のケータイでクジラが現れた時の動画を見せていただきました！今回、朝食なしを選択したのですが、周りの人が食べているのが美味しそうで1人13ドルで追加できました。

We started with a photo shoot, then boarding, followed by a buffet-style meal, and finally, we set sail. Within about an hour and a half, we encountered multiple whales. However, it seems that seeing whales breach is quite rare. Even so, just being able to see their dorsal fins and flippers up close was exciting! If you let your excitement take over and talk to the international guests, it can lead to great cultural exchanges! I did feel a bit seasick, but overall, I was very satisfied.

写真撮影→乗船→食事(ビュッフェスタイル)→出港の順でスタート。1時間半程度で複数回、クジラに出会えました。ただ、クジラが跳ねるような仕草は滅多に見れないそうです。それでも近くで背びれとヒレを見ることができるだけでテンション上がります！テンションに任せて外国の皆様に話しかけると良い異文化交流にも！船酔いしちゃって辛かったですが、それでも満足度高かったです。