All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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。

Great time, my husband and I throughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommended this to anyone, at any age, as well as at any health issues, we both felt extremely safe and you did not need to know how to swim.

My husband is not in the best of health and it was a great experience on his bucket list.

I participated in the tour for the first time! I was moved by how gracefully the sharks swam up close! I want to join again! I was very satisfied!

初めてツアーに参加しました！
サメが間近を優雅に泳いでいて、感動しました！
また参加したいです！大満足でした！

Since I was with my mother, who is not a strong swimmer, and my 2-year-old child, I participated for the first time. It was interesting just to see the submarine surfacing while we were out on the cruise ship. Additionally, the time spent out at sea allowed us to enjoy the view of Waikiki from the ocean side, and Diamond Head looked beautiful as well, making for a pleasant little cruise. As for the diving itself... it felt like there were fewer fish than I had imagined, and the overall experience was somewhat lacking. It might be due to the season.

かなづちの母と2歳のこどもが一緒だったので、初参加しました。
クルーズ船で沖まで出て、そこに潜水艦が浮上してくる様子を見るだけでも面白いです。
そして、沖に出る時間もワイキキの景色を海側から眺められ、ダイアモンドヘッドもきれいに見えますので、ちょっとしたクルーズも楽しめます。
肝心の潜水は・・・というと・・・想像していたよりも魚が少なく、見ごたえ感は弱い印象でした。季節によるのかもしれません。

The sea was very rough due to the rain the day before, but I was glad to see dolphins and sea turtles! I thought I would like to go again when I come to Hawaii next time♡

前日の雨で海が大荒れで、大変でしたが、イルカ、ウミガメを見れて良かったです！
またハワイに来た時はもう1度行きたいと思いました♡

We used the service as a couple in December last year. The waves were a bit high, and the round trip to the watching area made us quite seasick, which was unfortunate. For those who get seasick, it's essential to take precautions. There were plenty of sharks around the cage, and it was quite thrilling.

昨年の12月に夫婦で利用しました。
波が少し高く、ウォッチングエリアまでの往復は かなり酔ってしまったのは 残念でした。
船酔いをする人は よい止め必須です。
檻のまわりは 鮫だらけ、迫力がありました。

The waves were choppy due to the rain, and I got seasick! The water was murky, so I couldn't see any dolphins! The water temperature was low, and it was really cold, which was disappointing!

雨の影響で波があり、酔いました！水も濁ってイルカに逢えませんでした！ 水温も低く凄く寒くて残念でした！

Loved it! We saw turtles, dolphins, tons of fish and the wide open sea!

Had a ton of fun at Bobs underwater scooter adventure. The crew was funny and friendly and made the trip safe and memorable. I would recommend this to anyone coming to Oahu who loves tropical fish. I got to hold a giant sea star while the guide took my picture. It was awesome.

I participated with my son, a first grader who loves sharks, and my family. I was worried about the high waves, but we were able to see plenty of sharks while wearing life jackets. The gaps in the cage were quite wide, making it seem like a child could easily slip through, which was quite terrifying as a parent. However, my child held on tightly to the bars of the cage, so it was okay. One of the Spanish women who entered the cage with us wore water shoes, and they hit my body hard, which was very painful. Everyone is supposed to take off their sandals and shoes before boarding the boat, but it seems that this was overlooked. It's best to be cautious and check if the people in your group are wearing shoes or sandals. Other than that, I was very satisfied.

サメ好きの小学校1年生の息子と家族で参加しました。波が高くてどうなることかと思いましたが、ライフジャケットを着せてたっぷりサメを見れました。ゲージの隙間がかなり広くて、子供は容易にすり抜けられそうなほどでしたので、親としてはかなり恐怖でしたが、子供はしっかりゲージのバーにつかまっていたので、大丈夫でした。一緒にゲージに入ったスペイン人の女性の一人が、あろうことかウォーターシューズを履いて入ったので、靴ががんがん身体にあたってとっても痛かったです。船に乗船するときサンダルや靴はすべて脱いで入っているはずなのに、漏れていたようです。一緒に入るグループの人が靴やサンダルを履いていないかどうか、気を付けていたほうがいいです。それ以外は大満足でした。

I participated in the trip with my sister!
We were the only Japanese participants among the attendees, and since the staff couldn't speak Japanese, I was a bit anxious at first. However, the staff explained things using gestures, simple English, and broken Japanese, so I didn't have any major issues.
They provided us with a guidebook that had the tour flow and precautions written in Japanese, so as long as you read that, there are no problems!

We went out to sea on a boat and once we arrived at the spot, we put on our snorkels and entered the cage.
Swimming with the sharks in the beautiful deep blue sea was more fun than I imagined!
You can bring an underwater camera or smartphone into the water, so you can take photos and videos with them in waterproof cases.

I usually don’t get seasick, but I took motion sickness medication just in case.
The boat rocked quite a bit, and some people looked a bit worn out...
I think the motion sickness medication is essential.

If you want to relax, that's great, but if you're looking for something a little different!
If just going to the beach or shopping isn't enough for you!
This tour is highly recommended! ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

姉と二人旅で参加しました！
参加者の中で日本人は私たちのみ、さらにスタッフは日本語が話せないということで初めは少し不安もありましたが、スタッフの方はジェスチャーと簡単な英語、カタコトの日本語を交えながら説明や指示をしてくれるので特に困ることはありませんでした。
日本語でツアーの流れや注意が書かれている説明書をわたしてくれたので、それをちゃんと読めば何の問題もないです！

船で沖まで進み、スポットに到着するとシュノーケルをつけて檻の中へ。
悠々と泳ぐサメと、深いブルーのキレイな海！
想像以上に楽しかったです！
水中カメラやスマホも持って海に入れるので、防水ケースなどにいれて写真やムービーも撮れます。

普段乗り物酔いしない私も一応酔い止め薬を飲んで参加しました。
船は結構揺れたので、何人かぐったりしている方も…。
酔い止め薬は必須かと。

のんびり過ごすのもいいけど、ちょっと変わったことがしたい！
ビーチやショッピングだけでは物足りない！
という人にはオススメのツアーです( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

I participated on October 16. I understand that the visibility in the water was not as good as I had expected and that there weren't many fish, which I attribute to the season and weather. However, during the underwater photography session, I had a very painful experience because I had to force my family of four together, and my hands and feet got caught in the scooter. Furthermore, despite paying $75 for the photos and videos, I am very disappointed that they have not yet been sent to me.

10月16日に参加させて頂きました。海中の透明度が思っていた程でなく魚達もそれほど多くはなかった事は、時期や天気に依るものと納得しています。が、水中撮影の時、家族4人を無理矢理寄せ集めた為に、手や足がスクーターに挟まれて非常に痛い思いをしました。更に、$75-も支払い写真&動画を購入したにも拘らず、未だに送られてこないのは非常に残念でなりません。

I had a great time with well-trained, intelligent dolphins. The local instructor taught us in an easy-to-understand mix of English and Japanese, making it enjoyable.

よく訓練された賢いイルカと楽しい時間が過ごせました。インストラクターの現地の方もわかりやすい英語に日本語も混ぜて楽しく教えてくれました。

I participated with my elderly parents. I chose this tour from many available ocean tours because I wanted to show my parents, who had never interacted with wild dolphins, and I also wanted to swim with them.

It was also important whether the boat had a toilet. However, I thought it would be nice to have one, but it wasn't a deal-breaker.

First of all, I felt that you need to be physically fit. Using fins for the first time took a lot of energy. I had to work hard to swim and catch even a small chance to see the dolphins. The dolphins swam away quickly before I could even get used to snorkeling, and I was surprised at how fast the first encounter happened!

It reminded me of my time in sports club activities. It was such a feeling that when we finally saw the dolphins together, I was truly moved.

I thought I would invite my parents to experience the underwater world, but I felt a bit guilty thinking that if I struggled, they would too. However, it seemed they enjoyed themselves on the boat. They were excitedly saying things like, "There were dolphins with their babies!" and "I think I saw flying fish!" It made me happy to see my parents acting like children.

For snorkeling, I recommend the waters on the opposite side of Oahu Island rather than this side, so I wouldn't recommend this tour for that. However, if you have a strong desire to swim with dolphins, I hope you will build up your stamina and participate!

This tour was filled with the warm feelings of the staff who wanted everyone to see the dolphins. Thank you for having a dedicated photographer who captured wonderful memories of the trip. The price might be high, but I want to say thank you for creating lasting memories for me, as I felt this might be the last trip with my parents.

Thank you for taking such beautiful photos! My father and mother's best smiles were captured there!

年老いた両親とともに参加しました。野生のイルカに触れ合ったことのない両親に見せてあげたいという気持ちと、私が一緒に泳いでみたいという理由から数多くある海のツアーから選びました。

また船にトイレを備え付けているかも重要な点でした。しかし、これはあればなおよしぐらいな気持ちでよいかなと思います。

まず、体力ないと無理だと感じました。フィンを使うのが初めてだとまずそれに体力使いました。またほんの少しのチャンスに食らいつくために懸命に顔をつけて泳ぎます。スノーケルをつけて泳ぐのもならないままあっというイルカは泳ぎ去ってしまい最初のアタックはあっという間でびっくりしました笑

運動部の部活を思い出しました。そんな感じでしたのでみんなでイルカを見れたときにはほんとうに感動しました。

自分が体験して両親もできたら海の中は誘おうと思ってましたが、自分もこんな感じなのに無理だなと思い申し訳無い気持ちも起こりましたが、船の上ではそれはそれで楽しめていたようです。イルカが親子でいたよ！トビウオもいたみたいよ！などと子供のようにはしゃぐ親の姿が嬉しかったです。

シュノーケルするにはこちら側の海ではなくオワフ島の反対側の海がオススメなのでこのツアーはオススメしませんが、イルカと一緒に泳ぐぞ！って気持ちが強い方は是非体力つけて参加してほしいなと思います^^

皆んなにイルカを見せてあげたいって思うスタッフさんの暖かい気持ちが詰まったツアーでした。専属にカメラマンさんがいて旅の良い思い出も残してくれてありがとうございます。値段は高いかもしれませんが、もう両親とはこられない最後の旅となる気持ちの高かった私には残るものを作ってくれてありがとうと言いたいです。

写真綺麗にとってくださりありがとうございました！父や母の最高の笑顔がそこにありました！

The experience of being on a submarine was good, but the waiting time was long, and I wished that photo opportunities were limited to those who wanted them.

The explanations were played in Japanese through headphones, but the live English voice was loud and overlapping, making it difficult to hear.

I didn't see many fish, and the colors weren't vivid. I understood well the importance of environmental protection.

潜水艦に乗れる経験は よかったが、待ち時間が長くて 写真撮影は、希望者だけにして欲しかった。

説明が日本語でヘッドホンから流れるけれど生の英語の声が大きくて重なり 聞き取りづらかった。

魚があまり見られなく、色も鮮明でなかった。環境保護の大切さは良くわかった、