All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I'm really glad I participated; it was truly a worthwhile optional tour. I joined with my wife's parents, and I felt a bit anxious on the bus ride to the boat since most of the participants were in their twenties. However, thanks to the consistently kind staff, I realized my worries were unnecessary. I was a bit disappointed to hear during the trip that swimming with dolphins in Hawaii is not allowed (I hadn't gathered this information beforehand), but when we actually spotted dolphins and entered the water, I was able to fully enjoy watching many dolphins swimming gracefully below me. I was very satisfied. The boat was large (it seemed to accommodate over 30 people), and it was comfortable with little rocking. From the moment we spotted the dolphins to the dive, we were guided in an orderly manner without any rush, so I think it's a tour that's reassuring even for beginners.

参加して良かった、本当にそう思えるオプショナルツアーでした。妻の両親と一緒に参加したのですが、参加者が20代で占めている状況に乗船までのバス内では一抹の不安がありました。しかし、終始親切なスタッフの皆様のお陰で無用な心配だと実感できました。ハワイは海中に潜ってイルカと泳ぐのは不可だと道中に聞かされ（事前に情報入手していなかったこともあり）少し残念でしたが、実際にイルカを見つけて海に入ったときには、たくさんのイルカが眼下で気持ち良さそうにゆっくり泳いでいるのを思う存分に愉しむことができたので、大満足でした。船は（30人以上乗船できそうな）大きな船で、揺れも少なく快適でした。イルカ発見からダイブするまでも、慌てることなく順番に案内してもらえたので、初心者でも安心なツアーだと思います。

The number of sharks is definitely impressive. The experience is thrilling. However, since we went quite far out, I got seasick before we reached the point. Once we arrived, we had to wait our turn to see the sharks in groups, and I got even more nauseous during that time. Being in the cage, exposed to the waves while watching the sharks, made me feel even sicker. On the way back, I could hardly sit up and ended up collapsing on the boat. I had taken motion sickness medication, but it didn’t seem to help with the seasickness. Those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious. Unfortunately, due to my own body’s reaction, the outcome was disappointing, but there were no faults in the tour itself, so I give it 4 stars.

サメの数はまちがいないです。すごい迫力です。
ただしかなり沖まで行くので、ポイントに着くまでに酔いました。
ポイントについたらグループごとに順番に見るため、待っている間にさらに酔いました。
ケージに入って沖の波にさらされながらサメを見てさらに酔いました。
帰りは起き上がることすら困難で船の上で倒れてました。
酔い止めは飲んでいましたが、船酔い海酔いには効かなかったようです…
もともと酔いやすい方は注意が必要です。
自分の体質で残念な結果ですが、ツアー内容としては落ち度はないので☆４つです。

The should have better explained the process. An example would have been better. Also, they should have been more encouraging to those who were uneasy in the water and refunded part of the cost if someone was unable to participate, especially since the water was very rough and it was raining.

Swimming with dolphins was amazing! I was moved to see a pod of dolphins swimming right below me! I was also glad to meet a sea turtle while snorkeling! The crew members were all fun, and we enjoyed dancing the hula together.

イルカと泳げて最高‼️真下にイルカの群れが泳いでいて感動でした‼️シュノーケルでは海ガメにも会えて良かったです‼️クルーの皆さんも楽しい方ばかりで皆でフラを踊ったり楽しかったです(^O^)

I was worried that the weather might be bad, but although the waves were a bit high, there were clear skies and I was glad to see dolphins.
I wished that the rental fee for the wetsuits was included, and the life vests were too thin, which made me feel uneasy. Plus, they were moldy and dirty...
I think the guide was very energetic and nice, but they kept talking on the bus, and I couldn't sleep at all when I wanted to.
I found it a bit inappropriate when they asked personal questions and insisted on going into the sea again when an older person said they were done. They also took someone who was feeling seasick out into the water, saying it would help.
I understand the intention to make everyone enjoy themselves, but I felt there was a lack of delicacy.
I was told there would be a lot of fish while snorkeling, but there were hardly any. If that was the case, I would have liked to dive with the dolphins one more time.

天気が悪いかもと心配していましたが、少し波は高かったけれど晴れ間もあり、イルカも見られて良かったです。
ウェットスーツ貸し出しは料金に含んでいてほしかったのと、ライフベストが薄っぺらすぎて不安でした。しかもカビてて汚かった…
ガイドさんはとても元気でいいと思いますが、バスの中で喋り続けていて寝ようと思っていたのに一睡もできなかった。。
プライベートな質問をズカズカとしたり、年配の方が2回目海に入るのはもういいかな、と言っているのに、せっかく来たんだから！とか、船酔いで体調が悪い人に、海に入れば治る！と連れ出したりするのはどうかと思います。
楽しんでもらいたいという気持ちは分かりますが。
デリカシーがないと感じました。
シュノーケルでは魚がたくさんいると言われましたがほとんどいませんでした。それならイルカもう1回ダイブしたかったです。

I was able to swim with dolphins, and at the very end, I even saw a manatee! Feeling satisfied and a bit tired while returning to land, we danced on the boat to the music from Moana: The Legend of the Sea! It was quite moving.

いるかと泳ぐ事もできて、最後の最後でﾎﾇも見れました！満足して少し疲れながら陸へ帰るときに、モアナと伝説の海を流しながら船の上でﾀﾞﾝｽ！これがなかなか感動的でした。

There were dolphins right in front of me!
First, they explained about the dolphins, how to swim, and details about Hawaii before heading into the ocean.
It was truly beautiful, and there were many sea turtles and fish!
Participating was the best. There was a professional photographer, so they took a lot of pictures.
One downside was that I got seasick. I usually don’t get seasick, but maybe because I wasn't used to it, I started to feel unwell. There were others who got seasick too, so motion sickness medication is a must.

本当に目の前にイルカがいました！
最初にイルカのことや、泳ぎ方、ハワイのことを詳しく説明してくれて、いざ海へ。
本当にきれいで、ウミガメや魚もたくさんいます！！
参加して最高でした。写真もプロのカメラマンがいるので、たくさん撮影してくれます。
１つ難点が、波酔いをしてしまった点。あまり酔うことはない私ですが、慣れないせいか、気分が悪くなってしまいました。私以外にも酔っていた人がいたので、酔い止めは必須です。

It was my first time snorkeling, and everyone was really kind. It was incredibly fun, and I would love to do it again!

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、皆さん本当に親切でした。最高に面白くて、またお願いしたいと思っています！

I was captivated by the incredibly beautiful sea and decided to participate for the second time. Compared to last year, the experience has leveled up, with Japanese-speaking staff available. There were more underwater scooters, allowing several people to ride at once, and wet suits were provided for cold weather protection. The staff were very kind and took great care of us, even holding our hands underwater. However, when riding the scooter, my hair got wet, and the resulting photos made me look a bit different, but since they are great memories, I decided to purchase them. If possible, I would love to try again for a third time!

あまりに綺麗な海に魅せられて２度目の参加を決めました。
去年に比べてレベルアップされていて、日本語を話すスタッフがいて
水中スクーターが増え１度に数人が乗れ、寒さ対策のウエットスーツも用意されていました。
スタッフの方々はとても親切で水中でも手を取って丁寧に対応して頂きました。
ただスクーターに乗る時，髪がぬれてしまい出来上がった写真が～～ちょっと
別人になりますが、良い記念なので購入しました。
出来れば３度目も挑戦したいです！

I had an experience that I can't have in Japan. I was able to touch dolphins, and the local staff took photos for us (there is a fee for purchasing the photos). I wanted to take pictures with my own camera, but unfortunately, that wasn't possible. The staff also filmed the experience, so you can purchase a DVD as well. I would love to participate in this tour again!

日本ではできない体験が出来ました。
イルカに触れる事ができ写真も現地のスタッフさんが撮ってくれました。(写真購入代が要ります。)
自分のカメラで撮りたかったのですがそれはできなかったのが残念・・・。
ビデオ撮影もスタッフさんがしていたのでDVDを購入する事も出来ます。
またこのツアーに参加したいと思います！

This was my first time in Hawaii, and I participated because I really wanted to see dolphins. Although we had an early meeting time at 5:30 AM, our guide kept us engaged with various stories on the bus, which helped shake off the sleepiness and gradually built up my excitement.

The wind was strong and the waves were high that day, so it was uncertain whether we would see dolphins. However, thanks to the legendary captain's intuition, we soon encountered a pod of dozens of dolphins. The moment I jumped into the water and looked down, I saw a school of dolphins swimming, and that feeling of awe is something I will never forget.

After that, we encountered another pod and were able to meet dolphins a second time. I also got to take many wonderful photos, and I was extremely satisfied!

I was completely satisfied with everything. Thank you!

今回は初めてのハワイで、是非イルカに会いたいと思い参加しました。
朝5:30集合の早い時間でしたが、ガイドさんがバスの中で終始いろいろなお話をしていただき、眠気が覚めると同時に徐々に気持ちも期待も高ぶってきました。
この日は風が強く波もあったため、イルカに会えるか微妙な感じでしたが、伝説の船長の勘！？で早々にイルカ数十頭の群れに遭遇することができました。
海に飛び込みすぐに下を見た瞬間、数十頭のイルカの群れが泳いでおり、そのときの感動は今でも忘れられません。
その後、さらにもう一度群れに遭遇し、二度イルカに出会えることができました。
たくさん素晴らしい写真も撮っていただき大満足です！

全てにおいて大満足でしました。ありがとうございました！

We are a family of 4 with a infant. Snorkeling was not an option but we wanted to see marine life. The boat was great, captain took the boat out gently; no turbulence, baby was happy. We got to see dolphins, turtles and schools of fish

I was able to swim with dolphins and see sea turtles. It was the best memory. The guide, captain, and crew were all very interesting and kind, which made me feel safe and enjoy the experience. After swimming, we also had lunch on the boat. I definitely want to use this service again! Thank you very much.

イルカと一緒に泳ぐことが出来、ウミガメも見れました。最高の思い出です。ガイドさん始め、キャプテンやクルーの方々がとてもおもしろく優しい方で安心して楽しむことが出来ました。泳いだあとは船の上でランチも食べました♪またぜひ利用したいです！ありがとうございました。

The large windows made it very easy to see, which was great. Those who participated in the normal submarine mentioned that the windows were small, and they had to lean in to look out. However, I think it was just luck, as I didn't encounter any dolphins or turtles. Inside the submarine, it was very cold, so I used a hoodie and a shawl. The monotony and the cold made me feel sleepy in the second half. Since I rarely get to go diving, I think it was a unique experience.

大きな窓だったので、とても見やすくて良かったです。ノーマルサブマアリンに参加した方は、窓が小さくてかがみこむようにして眺めてたと話していました。ただ、やっぱり運だと思いましたが、イルカやカメには出会えませんでした。潜水艦の中はとても寒くてパーカーとストールを使いました。淡々としているのと寒さで後半は眠くなってしまいました。めったに潜水なんてできないので、珍しい体験にはなったと思います。

I only saw the dolphin swimming on the seabed from a distance, but the sea turtle swam very close, and it was a great experience.

イルカは海底を泳いでるところを遠くから見るだけでしたが、ウミガメがすごく近くを泳いでて、良い体験が出来ました。

I was satisfied to be able to meet Dolphin Sensei! I would have been even more satisfied if I could swim with the dolphins up close. It was truly fulfilling to see the turtles up close as well.

無事イルカ先生に会うことができ満足でした！
もっと近くでイルカと泳げれば大満足でした。
亀も近くで見られて本当に充実しました。

Friendly Staff but not so much Animals to see :( I think on other Days it is better.

Overall, I think it was good, but depending on where you sit, the view seemed to vary quite a bit, which was disappointing. Also, since it's not something you get to do often, it was a valuable experience.

全体的には、良かったとおもいますが…座る位置によっては見え方に随分差があったみたいでそれが残念でした。後潜水艦に乗るような事はないので貴重な体験が出来ました。

What a great crew, we had so much fun and the crew was just fabulous, can't say enough about them.

Due to bad weather the day before, we weren't sure if the tour would take place until we arrived on site. Although we set sail, the rough sea caused many people to get seasick. Fortunately, my husband and I had taken motion sickness medication beforehand, so we were fine, but I recommend that even those who usually don’t get seasick take some medication when participating (laughs).

Until the last moment, we weren't sure if we would see dolphins, but the captain and the guide were very dedicated in searching for them, and we were able to see dolphins safely. Because the sea was rough, we could only dive once, but it was still a very satisfying experience. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

前日の悪天候により、当日現地に着くまでツアーが催行できるかわからない状態でした。
出航はしたものの、あまりの海の荒れように船酔い者が続出の状態…わたしたち夫婦は二人とも事前に酔い止めを飲んでいたので問題なかったですが、参加される際は普段酔わない方も酔い止めの服用をおすすめします(笑)
ぎりぎりまでイルカが見れるかわからない状態でしたが、船長さんはじめガイドの方がとても熱心にイルカを探してくれ無事にイルカを見ることができました＾＾海が荒れていたため1回しか海に潜ることはできませんでしたが、それでもとても満足度の高い体験になりました。またハワイに行った際はもう一度参加したいと思います★

It was great to be able to ride a submarine and see sea turtles. However, I was hoping to see more schools of fish, but there weren't as many as I expected... I was looking forward to clear waters, but it seemed a bit murky... I felt like I could see more colorful fish in the clearer seas of Okinawa while snorkeling. Maybe the timing was just off...? I'm not sure about that, but it turned out to be a rather disappointing tour.

潜水艦に乗れたのと、ウミガメをみられたのはよかったです。しかし、もっと魚群がみられるのかな…と思いきや、思ったほどおらず、、、。クリアな水中を期待していたが、何だか濁っていたり、、、。まだ、沖縄のシュノーケルの方が、クリアな海で色とりどりの魚を観ることができる気がしました。時期が悪かったのかなぁ…？その辺はちょっと分かりませんが、ガッカリ感が強いツアーになってしまいました。

I applied for the tour hoping to see sharks. When I actually got on the boat, there was a guarantee of a 100% encounter with sharks.

When we arrived at the shark spot, there were tons of them. So I was very satisfied.

Even though they are sharks, they are calm and don't bump into the cage. You can observe them quietly and thoroughly.

サメが見れたらいいなぁなんて思いでツアーに応募。
実際の船に乗ったら100％サメとの遭遇を保証なんて記述が。

サメスポットに到着するとうじゃうじゃいます。
なので大満足です。

サメと言ってもおとなしくてケージにゴンゴン来たりしません。
おとなしくてじっくり見れます。

I was actually planning to go skydiving, but I had to change to a shark tour at the last minute due to military training.

I've been to Hawaii several times, and every time I think about doing a shark tour, but I always put it off because of time constraints.

But I'm glad I was able to do it this time. It was a bit disappointing that I got slightly seasick from drinking too much the night before.

Anyway, I was thrilled to see the sharks up close. I think I would have been even more excited if there were man-eating sharks!

本当はスカイダイビングをやる予定だったのですが軍の訓練の為シャークツアーに急遽変更

ハワイにはもう何度も行ってるのですが毎回シャークツアーやろうと思いつつ時間の関係で後回しに

でも今回やれてよかったです
前日飲み過ぎて若干船酔いしてしまったのが残念すぎでした

とにかく間近に見れて興奮しました。人食いサメとかいたらもっと興奮したと思います

I had previously enjoyed tropical fish while riding a submarine, but this time the weather was bad the day before, and the seawater was murky, which was a bit disappointing. However, I think it would be enjoyable if the weather is good. Since it was at Hilton, the access was also good, which is a plus.

以前にも潜水艦に乗ってトロピカルフィッシュを楽しんだんですが、今回は前日の天気が悪く海水が濁っており、ちょっと残念でした。ただ天気さえよければ十分楽しめると思います。ヒルトン拍だったのでアクセスもよくこの点はＧｏｏｄ

The sight of the submarine emerging from the surface of the sea was impressive. Also, the guide was very entertaining. I think those who can understand English will enjoy it even more.

潜水艦が海面に出てくるところは迫力がありました。また、ガイドの方がとてもおもしろかったです。英語が聞き取れる方はより楽しめると思います。

The view underwater was incredibly beautiful! Even from the boat, the water was so clear, and I could see fish and turtles. The instructors were all very entertaining, and it was a lot of fun! However, my most bitter memory was getting seasick. Perhaps it was because the waves were high on the day I participated, but even taking motion sickness medication had no effect at all. I was down for about a third of the time. I recommend getting plenty of sleep and participating in a good condition.

海の中に入るとすごくキレイな景色でした！
船の上から見ても水中がすごく透き通っていて、魚も亀も見れました。
インストラクターさんも皆さんとても面白い方ばかりで、楽しかったです！
が…、一番の苦い思い出が船酔い。参加した日が波が高かったからか、酔い止めを飲んでもまったく効果がないほど。
1/3はダウンしていました。十分に睡眠を取り、快調な状態での参加をお勧めします。

I searched for dolphins for a long time, and I was finally able to meet them, which was very moving! Both the sea and the mountains were beautiful, and I was captivated by the power of nature. Also, regarding the honeymoon plan, I was told that I would receive photos later, but I haven't received them yet. Thank you in advance.

長い間イルカを探し、ようやく会えることができ、感動しました！！海も山も綺麗で自然の力に魅力されました。
あと、ハネムナープランで、後から写真を頂けるとのことでしたが、未だ頂いてないです。宜しくお願い致します。

I participated in a Japanese guided tour on a premium boat. Everything, from safety instructions to the guide, was in Japanese, so my aunt, who doesn't speak English, was able to enjoy it as well.

Due to the lack of coral reefs in the waters off the coast of Oahu, we couldn't see beautiful underwater scenery or vibrant tropical fish, but I was satisfied to see the wild fish gathered around the sunken reef up close.

プレミアム船の日本語ガイドツアーに参加しました。
安全の注意からガイドまですべて日本語でやってくれるので、英語ができない叔母でも楽しめました。

オアフ島沖の海底は珊瑚礁が少ないため、美しい海底も鮮やかな熱帯魚も見られませんでしたが、沈められた魚礁に集まった野生？の魚の様子を間近に見れて満足です。

It is recommended to do dolphin watching from the second floor, but when I participated, we were on a rather small boat that took the waves head-on, so everyone was feeling quite queasy. Motion sickness medication is a must! Even those who are confident should take it! There were some who still felt sick despite taking it. However, the dolphins are truly amazing. It feels more like being in the same space rather than swimming together, but there were so many of them! At first, I hesitated to jump off the boat, but if you get stuck there, it delays those behind you from jumping in, and someone at the back said they missed seeing the dolphins the first time. However, they do change the order for the second jump. The order of jumping is determined by where you sit, so if you can sit around the middle, you won't be last for both the first and second jumps, making it relatively easier to see the dolphins. I was a bit sad that there were no names like "Dolphin Teacher" or "Turtle Professor" as mentioned in the reviews (laughs), but it was the best experience!! The guide's love for Hawaii and nature really came through. Like a dolphin university, I don't need other activities, but I want to jump in about five times! I wanted to stay in the ocean even longer. It would be amazing if there were longer sessions (extra classes!? laughs)!! I definitely want to participate again.

詳細に『イルカウォッチングなら2階からがオススメ』と書いてありますが、私が参加した時はだいぶ小さな船で、波をもろに受けるので、みんなグロッキーになっていました。酔い止めは必須！自信ある方も飲んでおいた方がいいです！飲んでも酔っている方いました。ただ、イルカは本当にすごいです。一緒に泳ぐというよりは、同じ空間にいる。という感じですが、たくさんいました！最初船から飛び込むのは少し躊躇しますが、そこでつまってしまうと、後ろの方が飛び込むのが遅くなり、一回目後ろの方はイルカに会えなかったと言っていました。ただ、ちゃんと、二回目の時は飛び込む順番を変えてくれます。座った場所で、飛び込む順番が決まるので、真ん中あたりに座れると、一回目も二回目も最後ということは無いので、比較的イルカを見やすいかもしれません。クチコミにあるように、イルカ先生、亀教授という呼び名が無かったのが少し寂しかったです(笑)
が、最高でした！！ガイドさんが、ハワイや自然を愛しているのが伝わってきました。
イルカ大学みたいに、他の種目はいらないけど、5回位飛び込みたい！もっともっと海に居たかったです。中学の内容でもっと長く(居残り授業！？笑)があれば最高です！！
また是非参加したいです。

It was my first time participating in a submarine tour. I saw a lot of fish, but I only spotted one sea turtle, which was less than I had hoped for. However, I was able to experience the enchanting underwater world.

初サブマリン参加でした、魚は沢山見られましたが期待していたウミガメは１匹でした。
でも、幻想的な海中は感じられました。