All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

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、

Our group of four "seniors" wanted to experience this unique water activity during our visit to Oahu. The underwater scooter adventure exceeded our expectations. The entire team from Bob's was very helpful to all of us onboard. They did a great job of communicating to not only those of us from the U.S. but were able to converse with the customers who were from Japan and needed communications in their native language.

We had been given appropriate safety briefings before heading out to the dive site. The outdoor temperature in mid October was in the mid 80s so not uncomfortable. The water temperature was a reasonable 75+ but we adapted to it as soon as we got into the water on the scooters.

The divers gave us appropriate underwater instructions to get us going and to set up the underwater photos for each person. We did have unusual trade winds that caused some bouncing and rolling in the boat but once in the water on the scooter or when snorkeling, it was mitigated. The water was clear and we had a variety of fish that swarmed around us as they were feeding on the food that the divers attached to the scooters. A unique feeling to have all of these colorful fish surrounding you in their environment.

We also had the opportunity to see a number of sea turtles both under water and coming to the surface. It would have been great to have had more time actually underwater but we only could accommodate 2 - 3 people underwater at one time. It probably would have been more enjoyable from the customer perspective with a few less onboard the boat.

Our group did take the opportunity to do some snorkeling after we completed our time on the underwater scooters. All in all a great time to remember and yes we did buy the photos especially for the video that was offered as well.

We have not been able to access our photos yet as we are still on vacation and will need to do so when we get home. Hopefully, they will be as delightful to watch as what we experienced

I participated in mid-October when the waves were high. With the underwater scooter, the visibility was limited to about 2-3 meters due to the murky water, but I was able to see a variety of colorful fish. Even at the sandbar, they brought various water toys despite the high waves. During times of high waves, the underwater scooter can make you feel a bit seasick, so if you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must. Next time, I would like to join when the waves are calmer.

10月中ばに波が高い中、参加しました。
スクーターでは水中が濁ってしまって２−３メートル先が精一杯でしたが、色とりどりの魚を見ることができました。
サンドバーでも波が高い中、色々な遊具を持ってきてくれました。
波が高い時期は水中スクーターで、水中かき回されるので、酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須です。
次回、波の穏やかな時期に参加したいです。

I'm glad I was able to see a pod of dolphins swimming. It's a unique experience in Hawaii! I was worried about swimming, but thanks to the life jacket and floatation device, I was fine. During the first try, I couldn't see the dolphins, but on the second attempt, with the guidance of the staff, I was able to see them perfectly. I'm glad I expressed that I was too shy to see them!

群れでイルカが泳いでいるところを見る事ができて良かったです。Hawaiiならではの体験ですね！
泳ぎが心配でしたがライフジャケットや
浮き棒のおかげで大丈夫でした。1回目の
トライでは、イルカをみることができませんでしたが2回目は、スタッフの方の誘導でバッチリ見る事が出来ました。恥ずかしがらずに見れなかったと伝えて良かったです！

I was excited to go to Hawaii for the first time and was determined not to miss snorkeling with dolphins, so I signed up for Dolphin School. On the day of the trip, after arriving at Waianae Harbor, we threw plumeria flowers into the sea during a safety prayer ceremony while wearing the wetsuits we rented that day, all while looking out at the beautiful ocean and searching for dolphins. Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins that day, but while snorkeling, I was able to see schools of sardines, rays, and sea turtles up close. I was moved by the extraordinary experience of having a sea turtle swimming right next to me. I think that alone made this tour worthwhile! The staff were all lively and fun, and their efforts to entertain the participants were very evident. Thank you!

初めてハワイに行くことになり、絶対にイルカとのシュノーケリングははずせないと意気込んでイルカ中学に申し込みました。当日は、ワイアナエハーバーに到着後、船で沖に出る間に、安全祈願の儀式でプルメリアの花を海へ投げたり、ウェットスーツ（当日レンタルしたもの）を着用し美しい海を眺めながら、イルカを探していました。結局その日はイルカに会えなかったのですが、シュノーケリングをした時にイワシの群れやエイ、ウミガメを間近で見ることができました。ウミガメが自分のすぐ側を泳いでるという非日常に感動しました。それだけでもこのツアーに参加した価値はあったと思います！スタッフの方もみなさん元気でひょうきんな方が多く、参加者を楽しませようとしている気持ちがとても伝わってきました。ありがとうございました！

First of all, motion sickness medication is a must!
The sea was incredibly beautiful and clear.
The sunken ships and airplanes were mysterious,
and there were lots of small fish! Of course, there were big fish too!
And above all, the guide was very humorous and made it fun.
At the end, a dolphin swam by briefly.
I wish I could have seen it a little closer.

まず酔い止めは必須！
めちゃめちゃ海がキレイで透き通っていました。
人工的に沈めた船や飛行機が神秘的で
小さい魚たちがいっぱいいました！もちろん大きい魚たちも！
そしてなんといっても案内役の方がとてもユーモアがあって楽しかったです。
最後にちらりとイルカが泳いでいました。
もうちょっと近くで見れたら良かったなー。

I was worried about not being able to speak English at all, but the staff provided detailed explanations in Japanese beforehand. Once it started, the trainer could speak a little Japanese and taught us how to touch the dolphins in Japanese. I think the experience lasted just under an hour. The dolphins were smart and really cute. (*´∀｀*)

英語が全く話せなくてどうなるだろうかと思っていたら、詳しい説明は事前に日本語のスタッフの方がしてくださいました。
始まってからはトレーナーの方もちょっとだけ日本語が喋れるということで、日本語でイルカの触り方を教えてくださいました。体験時間は一時間弱ほどだったかと思います。イルカが賢くて本当に可愛かったです。(*´∀｀*)

The crew were so professional and nice. They kept us all feel safe. Our kids had a blast! Definitely recommends.

I had plans to go to the North Shore, so I made a reservation out of curiosity. After about 20 minutes on the boat, we were given snorkels and entered the sea in a cage with around eight people. Looking around, I saw more than ten sharks, some about three meters long. It was quite thrilling, and I was very satisfied with the tour, which offered a thrill that you can't experience in Japan.

There were no other Japanese people besides us, and all the explanations were in English. However, I think it's not a problem even if you don't speak English, as you can understand the atmosphere.

It seems to depend on the day, but the boat does sway, so I think it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication.

ノースショアに行く予定がありましたので、興味本位で予約。船に揺られ20分くらいの沖で、シュノーケルを渡され、海に設置されている檻の中に8人程度で海へ入ります。あたりを見渡すと、10匹以上のサメがいました。3メートル程度あるものもおり、かなりドキドキしましたが、日本では味わえないスリルがあり、とても満足のツアーでした。
日本人は私たち以外にはいなく、説明もすべて英語でした。ただ、雰囲気で伝わりますので、英語ができなくても問題はないかなとも思います。
日によるみたいですが、船は揺れますので、酔い止めは持っていったほうがいいかと思います。

I had a wonderful time being able to touch a dolphin for the first time and swim with them! I highly recommend this program! However, the Sea Life Park itself is not very large (you can walk around it in about an hour), so after playing with the dolphins, I found myself with some extra time. Also, while playing with the dolphins, you can't take photos with your smartphone, so you'll need to purchase the photos and data taken by the photographer later (for two people, it's 75 dollars for four photos each).

イルカに初めて触ることや一緒に泳いだりすることができて素敵な時間を過ごすことが出来ました^^オススメのプログラムです！
ただシーライフパーク自体はそこまで広くない場所(1時間もあれば一周できます)なので、イルカと遊んだあとは少し時間を弄んじゃいました。
またイルカと遊んでる時はスマホ等の撮影が出来ないので、カメラマンに撮ってもらった写真とデータを後で購入(2人の場合、各4枚で75ドル)する形となります。

I'm glad I was able to see the sunken ships and airplanes, as well as many fish and sea turtles. Since the waves can be strong, I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to seasickness to bring motion sickness medication.

沈められた船や飛行機、たくさんの魚や海亀を見ることができて良かったです。
揺れが強いので、船酔いしやすい方は酔い止めを持参するといいと思います。

A lot of fun and easy to do! Crew was helpful and professional and funny! It would be nice to have fewer people on the tour so you can see more in the shark cage! Did see several sharks!!!!

We were taken care of as a family of four, including my younger sister and my fifth-grade daughter. Although we participated from early morning, one person was late to the meeting time, which caused quite a bit of lost time on the bus, and that was unfortunate. My older sister was very energetic and funny from the morning, which helped me shake off my sleepiness! It took a while to find the dolphins. When we finally encountered them, they were surprisingly far away. I managed to see them, but my younger daughter, who was a bit late and had staff with her, unfortunately couldn't see them. There were quite a few people, so it was a bit of a struggle to see the dolphins. The university had dancing and burgers, and we enjoyed ourselves a lot beyond just the dolphins! I would like to try again next time. Also, motion sickness medication is a must! Many people were feeling unwell, and it was sad to see.

年少、小5の姉妹の家族4人でお世話になりました。早朝からの参加でしたが、一人待ち合せ時間になかなか来なかったらしくバスでかなりロスタイムがあったのが残念でした。お姉さんの話が朝からテンションが高くて面白く、眠さもぶっ飛びました！イルカはなかなか見つけるまで時間がかかりました。やっと出会えたイルカが意外に遠くて私はどうにか見れたのですが、年少の娘は出遅れてスタッフがついていたのですが、見れなかったそうです。人数がかなり多かったので、イルカを見るのも一苦労でした。大学は踊りやバーガーがついていて、イルカ以外にもとても楽しめました！次回もう一度リベンジしたいです。それと酔い止めは必須です！何人もの方が気分悪くなっていて可哀そうでした。

The first concern I had about this tour was seasickness. However, thanks to taking motion sickness medication, I didn't feel sick at all. The waves were calm on the day of the tour. As for the dolphins, I can't say we swam with them, but we did see them. During the snorkeling afterward, I was able to see a baby sea turtle coming up for air at the surface. On the way back, many dolphins came around the boat, so we were able to do some dolphin watching.

このツアーにおいてまず心配だったのは船酔い。しかし酔い止めを飲んだおかげか全く気持ち悪くならなかった。当日は波も穏やかでした。肝心のイルカは、一緒に泳ぐとは呼べないがまぁ、見れました。その後のシュノーケルでは赤ちゃんのウミガメが海面で息継ぎするのが見れました。
帰り際に舟の周りにイルカがたくさんきてイルカウォッチングはできました。

Staff attentive and superbly caring, trained. Lots of fish, sea turtles right in front of you. Will repeat next time for sure.

I was really anxious because there were no staff who could speak Japanese. The bus guide on the way there and back sang songs and had breakfast from the morning, and in the end, they got off first without even saying goodbye.

日本語の話せるスタッフがいなくて、すごーく不安でした。行き帰りのバスガイドさんが、朝から朝食を食べ歌を歌って、最後は挨拶もしずに先に降りて帰りました。

During our honeymoon trip to Hawaii, we participated in this experience. From the start, the staff, especially Natsumi with her machine-gun talk and Juli with her witty remarks, made the atmosphere lively, and before we knew it, we had arrived at the port while enjoying their stories!

After listening to safety instructions and doing some warm-up exercises, we offered a prayer to the sea and jumped right in! At first, we couldn't meet our dolphin guide, but soon enough, dolphins swam right beneath us, and just when we thought they had gone far away, they returned and swam close to us—it was amazing!

When we changed spots to swim with the turtle professor, the water was so clear that we could see all the way to the seabed. We were able to see the turtle professor swimming towards the rocks and the vibrant colors of the tropical fish, as well as the shapes of the coral reefs on the ocean floor.

Since it was my first time snorkeling, I was a bit anxious at first, but the staff were kind and assisted us, allowing us to swim with the dolphin guide and the turtle professor, making it a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience. I really think it was a great choice to include snorkeling with Dolphin Junior in our honeymoon itinerary. If I have the opportunity to travel to Hawaii again, I would love to experience snorkeling with Dolphin Junior once more!

新婚旅行でハワイに行った際に参加させていただきました。
出発からスタッフのナツミさんのマシンガントークやジュリさんのツッコミで盛り上げていただき、楽しくお話を聞いているうちにあっという間に港まで到着しました！

安全に関する説明などを聞いて準備体操をし、海にお祈りをささげて早速海へ！
最初はなかなかイルカ先生に会えませんでしたが途中から私たちの真下をイルカ先生が泳いだり、遠くに行ったかと思いきや帰ってきて近くを泳いでくれたりと最高でした！
スポットを変えてカメ大教授と泳いだときには海底まで見渡せるくらい海が澄んでおり、海面にいたカメ大教授が岩陰まで泳いでいく姿や熱帯魚の鮮やかな色合い・海底のさんご礁の形などを見ることができました。

シュノーケリング自体がはじめてだったので最初は不安でしたが、スタッフの方が優しくアシストしてくださり、イルカ先生やカメ大教授とも一緒に泳げたので本当に楽しく最高の思い出になりました。
新婚旅行の行程にイルカ中学さんのシュノーケリングを選んで本当によかったと思います。
またハワイ旅行をする機会があれば、その時にもイルカ中学さんでシュノーケリング体験をしたいと思いました！