All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

It was a tour that was definitely worth the early morning wake-up! Although the weather was unfortunately cloudy, a pod of dolphins came right in front of us, and we were able to swim with them. I was moved to see a baby dolphin as well! The snorkeling was fantastic, and we got to see sea turtles up close. Thanks to taking motion sickness medication beforehand, I didn't feel sick at all and had a fun day.

The crew members were wonderful people who always kept us entertained, so I definitely want to participate again. Next time, I’d like to join a manta ray tour on the Big Island!

とても朝は早起きしないといけませんが、その価値は十分にあるツアーでした！
ちょっと天気は残念な曇り空でしたが、
イルカの群れが目の前にたくさんきてくれて、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
赤ちゃんイルカも一緒に見れて感動しました！
シュノーケルではウミガメも間近に見れてとってもよかったです。
事前に酔い止めを飲んでいたおかげか、まったく酔うこともなく楽しい1日を過ごせました。

クルーの方々も常に私達を楽しませてくれる素敵な人達でしたので、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。
今度はハワイ島のマンタのツアーに参加してみたいです！

My wife had a fever, so I had to participate alone, and I was the only Japanese person among 15 participants. However, both the staff and the captain were very cheerful and talked to me, so I had no worries! I just thought it would be safer to have some English conversation skills since all the explanations from the staff were in English.

妻が熱を出し急遽1人での参加になり、ましてや15人中私だけ日本人という事でしたがスタッフ、船長ともにとても陽気に話しかけてくれ不安はありませんでした！
ただスタッフからの説明など全て英語でのやりとりなのでいくらか英会話が出来た方が無難かなと思いました。

I've never been close to a dolphin before, so actually being able to touch one was a new experience for me (they're softer than I expected).

The trainer that was with me was Christian, and he was exceedingly helpful and reassuring, adding various facts about dolphins and marine life throughout the encounter. Kolohe, the dolphin I met, was very friendly and well-behaved.

I think this is a great experience, especially for kids or others who don't know a lot about dolphins and marine life.

This was amazing! I am so glad we picked this as an activity! I would do this again if we ever make it back to Oahu. We saw sharks from the minute we got out and they were around us the entire time. It was a little intimidating at first, but the guides were always watchful above and below the water so I felt as safe as you possible could be given the chosen activity. The only thing I would say could be better was finding what area you are suppose to be to board the boat, there are no signs for check in or really where you are suppose to be and I wish I would have taken my camera I wanted some pictures but felt the group rate was too high. I would recommend this to anyone!

I participated in the local gathering because I wanted to explore various places. For some reason, there were no other Japanese people, and the rest were mostly foreigners, divided into three groups to enter the cage. I took motion sickness medication, but it swayed quite a bit. Even when stationary, it still swayed, so I think it's better to avoid it if you're not feeling well. There are many awake animals, but they seemed quite used to people, so it wasn't particularly scary. However, if you get too close, the cage itself might seem like it could let an Asian-sized person slip out, which could be frightening. Activities like this are not available in Japan, and I really enjoyed it.

他にも色々回りたかったために現地集合で参加しました。なぜか日本人は他にいなくあとは外国の方ばかりで３つのグループに分かれゲージに入ります。酔い止め飲んでいましたが、かなり揺れます。止まっていても揺れるので体調が悪い状況では特にやめた方がいいと思います。また覚めはたくさんいますが、基本人馴れしているのかあまり怖いという状況はなかったです。かといってあまり近すぎてもゲージ自体がアジア人の体型なら抜けていきそうなので、怖いと思います。こういったアクティビティは日本にはないしかなり楽しめました。

We participated in this tour as a couple on our honeymoon. The weather was great, and we enjoyed snorkeling in the beautiful, clear sea! It was amazing to swim close to dolphins and sea turtles. That day, we even got to meet a special teacher shark, which was truly a valuable experience. There were also many tropical fish, which helped refresh our spirits. The guide was Japanese, which made us feel secure while participating. We purchased photos from that day for an additional fee, and they were truly satisfying, especially the ones taken up close with the dolphins. This tour was highly recommended. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again. I am filled with gratitude for the guide who was kind, high-energy, and made the experience so enjoyable.

新婚旅行で、奥さんと2人で参加させて頂きました。天候もよく透明度の高い綺麗な海でのシュノーケリング！
イルカや海ガメの間近で泳ぐことができ感動しました。
その日は特別教師のサメにも会うことができ、本当に貴重な体験が出来ました。
トロピカルフィッシュも沢山いて気分をリフレッシュすることができました。
ガイドさんも日本人のかたもいて、安心して参加することができました。
追加料金でその日の写真を購入しましたが、イルカの間近から撮った物など本当に満足いく物でした。本当にオススメのツアーでした。もしまたハワイに行く機会があれば、絶対にまた参加したいと思いました。優しく、またハイテンションで楽しく接してくれたガイドさんに感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

The paddleboarding at the sandbar didn't go well because of the strong wind, but the underwater scooter was great! The diver took some photos for us, which made for a nice memory. Watching the turtles swim gracefully made me feel very calm.

サンドバーでやったパドルボートは風が強くてうまく行かなかったけれど、
水中スクーターはとても良かった！
ダイバーの方が写真も撮ってくれて、いい記念になりました。
亀が優雅に泳いでいて、とても穏やかな気持になれました。

It was a fantastic trip , the 2 tour guides were fantastic and knew what they were talking about , made me feel very comfortable and relaxed , I will definitely be back

awesome experience. This was out first underwater activity and at first i was not confident to get into water.. but, the guide was all was there next to me the whole time. you don't need to know how to swim to do this. Don't miss the snorkel with fish and turtle around you.

It's two to three times more expensive compared to the English tour! But I think the service matched that price. The dolphins, the turtles, and the staff were all very good.

英語ツアーに比べ二、三倍高い！
でもサービスはその価格に合うものだったと思います。
イルカも亀も、スタッフの方々も、とても良かったです。

The sea from the boat on the way there was very beautiful, and I was able to encounter a sea turtle. Once inside the submarine, I had an experience that was quite unique. I didn't encounter many fish, but I was glad to see the Atlantis seabed.

行くまでの船からの海がとても綺麗で、ウミガメにも出会えました。
潜水艦の中に入ってからはなかなか味わえないような体験をすることができました。
お魚にはあまり出会うことはできませんでしたがアトランティス海底を見ることができて良かったです。

For our honeymoon, we went to Hawaii for the first time, and since it was a special occasion, I wanted to swim with dolphins to fulfill a long-held dream! So, I quickly enrolled in Dolphin School.

As we boarded the boat and chatted happily with my husband and Julie, we headed to the spot where the dolphins would appear, and to my amazement, there were already a stunning number of dolphins near the boat! Encountering them in the wild, with no guarantee they would show up, was truly moving. I was so happy, thanking the dolphin instructors—it was a fleeting yet wonderful experience.

After a break, we were taken to a snorkeling spot for another dive. We saw plenty of sea turtles and many fish! And above all, the view of the mountains surrounding the ocean was breathtaking! Swimming under the blue sky amidst such beautiful scenery is an experience I think is hard to come by.

On the boat, we sang and danced, soaking in the cheerful Hawaiian atmosphere, and I found myself laughing the whole time. I thought it would be great to enroll in Manta University as well! In the end, I even received a graduation certificate (laughs). Listening to Julie made me think about wanting to enjoy the work I want to do in the place I want to live!

新婚旅行で初めてのハワイ、
せっかくならイルカと泳いでみたい！と昔からの夢を叶える為に
早速イルカ中学に入学しました♪
船に乗ってパパさんやジュリさんや一緒に乗った方たちと楽しく話しながらイルカが出てくるスポットまで行くと、もう目を疑う程の数のイルカ達がすでに船の近くに来ていました♡♡
やはり大自然の野生相手、必ず来てくれるとの保証ももちろん無いなかでの遭遇は本当に感動です。
イルカ先生ありがとう〜‼︎って嬉しくて
あっという間の時間でした。

一休みした後はシュノーケリングスポットに連れてって貰ってもうひと潜り。
ウミガメもたくさんの魚たちも見れました♡
そして何より感動なのが、海を囲む山の景色が最高です！青空の下、素晴らしい景色の中で泳ぐ体験はなかなかできないと思います。

船の上でも歌ったり踊ったり
ハワイの陽気な雰囲気を感じながら
笑ってばかりの時間で、ぜひマンタ大学も入学してみたいなと思いました( ^ω^ )
最後はちゃんと卒業証書も頂いて(笑)
ジュリさんのお話を聞くと私も自分のやりたい仕事を住みたい場所で楽しみたいなと思いました！

Had a great time swimming with the sharks even though it was in a cage. It was a little windy and the waves were rocking the boat so make sure you can take the rough waters. One got really sick from the motion but only one. It was really fun and well worth it. These sharks were very docile but swam by gracefully for some really good picture taking. I nor anyone on the boat ever felt unsafe swimming with the sharks. So much fun.

I love dolphins and have swum with them in various places, but this was my first time with wild dolphins!!

Unlike the dolphins in captivity, I was nervous about whether I would actually see them in the wild, but the staff worked hard alongside us to find them, and I was able to see many dolphins up close!

Thanks to the dolphin-loving staff, it was truly a fun and happy experience.

イルカ大好きで、いろいろなところでイルカと泳いできましたが、野生のイルカは初めて！！

飼育されているイルカとは違い、野生なので逢えるかドキドキでしたが、スッタフも一緒になって一生懸命さがしてくださり、たくさんのイルカを間近で見られることができました！

イルカ好きのスタッフのみなさんのおかげで、本当に楽しくて幸せな時間でした。

The time spent diving was somewhat long, but the content was poor. The experience was quite lacking. First of all, there was no algae at all, not even a fragment. The diving location was just moving back and forth among artificial reefs, and there were only a few small fish and occasionally some larger ones. The only lively one in there was the guide (who was overacting). They should prioritize increasing the fish population first. It seems that feeding them might not be possible, but there should be some method available.

潜水している時間は、多少長かったが内容は、お粗末である。
あまりにも内容が寂しい。まず、藻が全く無いし欠片さえ見えない。
潜水している場所も、人工の岩礁の中を行き来しているだけで
岩礁の中には大きな魚がたまにと、小さな魚が少しいるだけである。
中で元気なのは、案内している親父さんだけである。（演技し過ぎ）
まずは、魚を増やす事を最優先で考えるべきである。
餌付けなどは、出来ないのではと思えるが、何か方法が有ると思われる。

An absolute must do. My wife did not want to go in, but through the reassurance of the guys she did and was happy she did. The crew was great. At first there is lots of anxiety and then it lessens. Swimming with those majestic animals is beyond words. It must be experience. Again thanks guys

I'm really glad I participated in this tour! The guide, Julie, was bright and cheerful, which made me feel at ease, and there were plenty of staff members, which was reassuring.

On the day of the tour, the weather was great, the water was clear, and I was able to snorkel and swim with many wild dolphins, fulfilling my childhood dream of "swimming with dolphins"! The baby dolphins were especially cute.

I also got to see four sea turtles, and I was really lucky to see a rare baby seal, one of only 250 in Hawaii! I was able to see many colorful fish up close, almost as if I was in an aquarium, and although it was a bit scary, I even encountered three sharks (*^▽^*).

In the end, we all danced the hula together; it was a fun and moving tour overall. Since the dolphins are wild, you can't always expect to see the same number, but it's a wonderful memory, so I highly recommend it! (^^)/

本当に参加してよかったツアーでした！
ガイドをしてくださったジュリーさんも明るく元気な方で、安心感が持てましたし、
スタッフさんの数も多くて心強かったです。
ツアー当日は、天気も良く、海の透明度も高くて、沢山の野生のイルカとシュノーケリングで一緒に泳ぐことができて、小さいころからの「イルカと一緒に泳ぐ」という夢を叶えることができました！
特にイルカの赤ちゃんが可愛かったです。
ウミガメも４匹見ることができましたし、ハワイに２５０頭しかいないアザラシの中でもさらに貴重な赤ちゃんを見ることができて本当にラッキーでした！
水族館の水槽の中で泳いでいるのかと思うくらいの、沢山のカラフルなお魚も近くで見れましたし、ちょっと怖かったですが、サメにも３頭会えました(*^▽^*)

最後はみんなでフラダンスを踊ったり、とにかく楽しくて感動のあるツアーでした。
イルカは野生なのでいつも同じ数出会えるわけではないそうで、
運もありますが、とても素敵な思い出になりますので、オススメです(^^)/

Can't say enough about how awesome this was! Wish I could do it every day. Was quite nervous at first but once you get in the water it is so calming to just watch the sharks in their world. The Island View guys were great, gave us all the info we needed before getting in and answered all of our questions.

My only advice for the company is to give a bit more instruction on finding you at the harbor - all we really had was the name of the boat (which is outdated) and we can't exactly walk the whole place reading boat names. We found them eventually and all was well.

If you have the time, this is absolutely a must-do in Oahu. You won't regret it.

The main purpose of this trip to Hawaii was to swim with dolphins, so I was really looking forward to it. The photographer, Mike, who joined us was incredibly energetic from the morning, which gave me a boost (laughs). We studied about dolphins until we arrived at the harbor. Once we got to the harbor, we took a bathroom break. We arrived earlier than scheduled, so there was quite a bit of waiting time. The waves were pretty high that day, and the boat was rocking, but thanks to the motion sickness medication, I was fine.

While we were listening to the explanation about life jackets and fins, we learned that dolphins had already been spotted! It had only been about 10 minutes since we left the shore. It seems that encountering dolphins so close to the shore is quite rare.

I had seen reviews from others and thought we would be going in and out multiple times, but during our first entry into the water, we encountered quite a few dolphins. I had an underwater digital camera, so when I filmed, you could hear their squeaks too! The tour guide mentioned that the day before, they hadn’t seen any dolphins, so it seems we were lucky to meet so many this time.

After our first swim, we moved on to turtle watching, followed by snorkeling. The university group was kayaking. After that, we returned to the open water, and there was another group of dolphins!! It was truly moving.

The family that participated with us seemed quite tired, but I was so excited that I felt completely energized. I would love to join this tour again if I have the chance! I highly recommend it! ♪

今回のハワイ旅行の一番の目的がイルカと一緒に泳ぐことだったので、とっても楽しみにしていました。
今回同席したカメラマンのマイク。朝からものすごいハイテンションで、元気をもらいました（笑）ハーバーに着くまではイルカについての勉強をします。ハーバーに着いたらトイレ休憩。予定よりも早く着いたので、結構な待ち時間がありました。この日は波が結構高く船は揺れたと思いますが、酔い止めのおかげで大丈夫でした。
ライフジャケットやフィンの説明を聞いているときに、すでにイルかちゃんが見つかっているとのこと！まだ沖から出て10分くらい？？こんな沖の近くでイルカちゃんに会えるのはなかなか珍しいことらしい。
みなさんのクチコミを見ていて、何度も入ったり出たりを繰り返すのかと思っていましたが、1回目の入水でかなりのイルカちゃんに出会えました。水中で使用できるデジカメを持っていたので、動画を撮影するとキューキューと鳴き声も入っていましたよー。前日はイルカちゃんを見る事が出来なかったとツアーのお姉さんが言っていたので、今回はかなりのイルカちゃんに出会えてラッキーだったようです。
1回の入水のあとは、移動してウミガメウォッチング。続いでシュノーケルです。大学の方はカヤックなどをしていました。その後沖に戻るのですが、またイルカちゃんの群れ！！本当に感動です。
一緒に参加した家族はかなり疲れたようですが、私は楽しさの方が優先して全然元気でした。また機会があれば参加したいと思えるツアーです！オススメですよ♪

My child doesn't really like putting their face in the water and was reluctant to try snorkeling, so the submarine experience was truly great! The kids were thrilled. They were so excited to see the fish underwater. With the Japanese headphones, we could understand the explanations as well. It was a wonderful experience.

子供が海に顔をつけるのがあまり好きではなくシュノーケリングも嫌がっていたので潜水艦は本当に良かったです！
子供達も大喜び。海の中にいる魚を見て大興奮。
日本語のヘッドホン付ければ説明も分かります。いい体験が出来ました。

My brother and I have long been shark fans. As a keen diver I've seen the occasional reef shark but wanted to see something bigger. We went out on the boat (limited to 6 of us) and after a short ride arrived at the site where we spent probably half an hour by the boat (holding onto the lines) then free swimming and diving with Galapagos and Sandbar sharks (around 40 at one point but always at least 15 around us at varying depths). There were multiple times when we could have touched one with a flipper they were that close but we didn't feel threatened at all (although i would be lying if I said we weren't a bit scared). There was only one shark that bared his teeth to us which was amazing to view and again not threatening. The staff made us feel very safe and are very passionate about the sharks. I've dived around the world but never come across an opportunity to swim with this many large sharks in the wild. I cannot recommend this enough. #HelpSaveSharks

I signed up for the 10 AM tour, so the commentary was in Japanese. The local guide's Japanese explanation was entertaining and easy to understand, with some jokes mixed in. We took a boat to the point where we boarded the submarine, and the second floor of the boat was very pleasant, giving us a nice cruise feeling. It was a bit cold inside the submarine. There were many young groups and families. We were able to see colorful fish and sharks. Unfortunately, I didn't receive a certificate.

10時のツアーに申し込んだので日本語の解説でした。現地の方の日本語の解説は、ジョークも交えて面白おかしく、そしてわかりやすいものでした。潜水艦に乗るポイントまでは、船で行くのですが、船の2階はとても気持ちよく、ちょっとしたクルーズ気分が味わえて良かったです。潜水艦内では、ちょっと寒かったです。若いグループや、ファミリーが多かったです。カラフルな魚やサメも見れました(^ ^)証明書はもらえなかったです。

What a GREAT time! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great way to start my last day of vacation. Highly recommended to do!

We went to Sea Life Park just the two of us. My wife signed up for Dolphin Aloha (feeding and touching dolphins), and I participated as an observer only. I thought I would be able to watch the feeding, but since it takes place in an indoor pool, observers are not allowed in and I couldn't see it.

There were various shows in the park, but the outdoor dolphin show was particularly impressive and a highlight.

夫婦ふたりきりでシーライフパークへ行ってきました。妻はドルフィンアロハ（イルカの餌付けとタッチ）に申し込みし私は見学のみで参加しました。餌付けしているところを見れるのかと思っていましたが、屋内のプールで行うので見学者は入れなく見る事はできませんでした。
園内ではいろいろなショウをやっていましたが、中でも屋外でのドルフィンショウが迫力があり見どころでした。

The underwater world was not monochrome, but rather a monochromatic blue. I was peering in with all my might, but there weren't many fish. However, the view of Waikiki from the boat was great.

海底はモノクロならぬモノアオのせかいでした
一生懸命のぞいていたけど
魚はなかなかいませんでした
でも船から見たワイキキの眺めは
よかったです

Riding on a submarine was a first-time experience for me. It was great to see the fish at the bottom of the sea and the sunken ship. However, I did feel a bit seasick.

潜水艦に乗った事自体が、初体験でした。
海底の魚達や沈没船を観れた事が、とても良かったです。
ただ、少し船酔してしまいました。

I didn't expect to be able to get so close to the fish and animals. My 3-year-old child seemed to have so much fun that they said, "I don't want to go home yet!" I was quite anxious about playing with the dolphins, but my child expressed a desire to do it and even kissed a dolphin. We wished we could have played a little longer.

こんなに魚や動物と間近に触れ合えるとは思いませんでした。
3歳の子どもも「まだ帰らない！」と言うくらい楽しそうでした。
イルカとも遊べるかかなり不安でしたが、自らやりたいと言って、イルカとキスもしていました。
もう少し遊びたかったですね。

I participated as an observer, and my 4-year-old daughter joined! She seemed to have a lot of fun(^^). It was the first time I saw her so focused and enjoying the interaction with the dolphins, taking photos, and listening to the explanations in Japanese about how to touch the dolphins! I think it was a great experience!

However, the observation area had no roof and was hot! My 1-year-old daughter and I endured the heat for about an hour. I wished there was a roof many times...

In addition to the dolphin interaction, we also had enough time to explore the small aquarium, so it was easy to go around, and gathering at 2:30 was sufficient! Although it was outside the tour, we also got to touch baby sea turtles during feeding time! (Free)

私自身は見学者、4歳の娘が参加しました！
とても楽しそうでした(^^)　イルカとの触れ合い、撮影、日本語でのイルカの触り方の説明、と集中して楽しむ様子の娘を初めてみました！とても良い経験ができたと思います！
ただ、見学者のところは屋根もなく暑い！1歳の娘と私は1時間ほど暑さに耐えながらでした。屋根があればいいのになぁ…と何度も思いました。
イルカとの触れ合い以外にもしっかりと園内を回る時間もあり、小さな水族館ですのですぐに回れ2時半集合でも十分でした！
ツアー外ですが、餌やりのところでウミガメの赤ちゃんにも触れました！（無料）

The shark was very calm (＾_＾). I took motion sickness medication, but I still got seasick... haha. I'm glad I was able to have this valuable experience!!!

サメはとてもおとなしかったです（＾_＾）
酔い止めを飲んで行きましたが、やはり船酔いしました。。。笑
貴重な体験ができてよかったです！！！

We participated with two children and two adults. Overall, we were satisfied, but during the dolphin interaction, we were split into two groups, and the other group seemed to have children who were able to get closer to the dolphins (perhaps there was a platform in the pool for small children?). The photos taken, which often feature only the children, were more common in that group, and I felt that group was better. I think it depends on the trainer's instructions, so it might be a matter of luck. Before the activity started, the explanations were handled by Japanese staff for Japanese participants, so I had no particular concerns. The trainer could speak a little simple Japanese and communicated with us in simple English and occasionally in Japanese while we interacted with the dolphins, so there were no issues.

子供二人、大人二人での参加でした。
概ね満足だったのですが、イルカと握手したりする際、現地で2グループに分かれるのですが、もう一方のグループの方が子供がより近くにイルカと触れ合えており(プールの中に小さな子供立てるような台があったのか？)、よくこちらの広告画像でも見られるような、子供だけが写るように写真撮影されており、そちらのグループがよかったなと思いました。トレーナーさんの指示によると思うので運次第なのかと思います。始まるまでの説明等は、日本人の場合は日本人スタッフの方が担当しており、特に不安はありません。トレーナーさんは簡単な日本語は少しできる方で、イルカと触れ合っている間も簡単な英語と時折日本語で話してくれるので、特に問題なくできました。