All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I participated in a dolphin tour with my mother. I thought Dolphin Junior High would be a hard tour with boats that make you seasick, like banana boats, but it was actually a double-decker ship. I didn't get seasick, and we got to meet Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle. The weather was great that day, and we received word right after departure that Dolphin Sensei was nearby. We quickly spotted them swimming around. The group of Dolphin Sensei was so cute, and I was really happy to see so many sea creatures. There were about five staff members, including a funny photographer. The staff were friendly, and I'm glad I participated in this tour. My mother had trouble using the snorkel and said she couldn't breathe in the water, so I think it would be reassuring for first-time snorkelers to receive detailed instructions before entering the ocean. Next time I go to Hawaii, I would like to participate in Dolphin University as well! The waters of Hawaii were truly beautiful.

母と一緒にイルカ中学のツアーに参加しました。イルカ中学はハードだとかバナナボートみたいな船酔いするボートで行くのだと思っていましたが、ボートではなく二階建ての船でした。船酔いもすることなく、イルカ先生、ウミガメ教授にも会えて、その日は天気も良く、出航からすぐにイルカ先生たちがいると連絡があり、あっちこっちと泳いでいるとすぐに会えました。初めてのイルカ先生の群、とっても可愛くて海の生き物にたくさん会えてよかったです。スタッフは５人ぐらいいて、一人カメラマンのおもしろい人もいました。スタッフのみなさんも気さくな方たちで、このツアーに参加してよかったです。母は、シュノーケルの使い方がわからず、海で息ができないと言っていたので、初めてシュノーケルをする人には、そういう細かいところまで教えてもらった方が安心して海に入れると思いました。また、ハワイに行った時は、次はイルカ大学にも参加してみたいです！！ハワイの海は本当に綺麗でした。

I would highly recommend this tour. It was very fun, staff were all amazing and we got amazing photos and views of Honolulu. Great short trip (a few hours). We got to see a school of dolphins swimming along the boat which was also amazing.

The seats you are guided to when you board the ship are just for the initial explanation, so don't worry if your seat doesn't have a view of the sea. After the explanation, you can freely go out to the deck. Since the wind can be cold, I recommend bringing something to wear. I was able to see the whales jumping clearly. I also saw swimming sea turtles. Everything was explained in English.

船に乗り込んだときに案内される席は、
最初の説明を受けるだけの席なので
海が見えない席でも安心してください。
説明終了後に自由にデッキに出られます。
風が冷たいので羽織るものを持参されると良いと思います。
くじらのジャンプをしっかり見ることができました。
泳いでいるウミガメも見れました。
すべて英語の説明でした。

It was great to see the humpback whales swimming right in front of us multiple times and to witness them spouting water. My children and my mother-in-law were also delighted.

Since it was a live event, I was worried about various risks such as weather and the possibility of not seeing the animals, but everything turned out perfectly. Additionally, making leis at the craft event, where the whole family created the same lei to take home, became a wonderful memory.

Next time, I would like to come with my own parents.

ザトウクジラの泳ぐ姿が何度も目の前で見られたり、潮を吹くのを見れ、子供も帯同した義母も喜んでもらえ、よかったです。
ナマモノなイベントだけに、天候リスク、動物が出てこないリスクなどをいろいろと心配しながらも、すべてがパーフェクトにでき、かつ民芸イベントでのレイ作りは、家族みんなで同じレイを作り、持って帰れ、良い思い出になりました。

次回は、自分の両親と来たいな、と思います。

The tour was accompanied by the principal, and everyone, including the staff and the photographer, was very pleasant, making it enjoyable. It was lucky to see a pod of dolphins and turtles, but being able to see seals as well made it the best snorkeling experience.

学園長さんも同行のツアーでしたらスタッフの方もカメラマンもみな感じの良い人達で楽しめました。
イルカの群もカメも見れたのはラッキーでしたが、さらにアザラシまで見れて最高のシュノーケリング体験になりました。

This by far was one of the most exciting excursion of the vacation. We saw a ton of whales. We would definitely do this again.

Great tour! We saw male whale showing off plus momma whale with baby!

This was so fun. To top it off at the end we got to see 30+ dolphin.

We got so lucky, getting to see a few different pods of whales! The boat was about 50 feet away, so the views of the whales (including Waikiki and Diamond Head as the backdrop) were spectacular!
The lunch buffet was excellent. Plenty of yummy options to choose from.
After lunch, activities were set up - lei making, plus ukulele and hula lessons. The cruise was a great way to spend the day!

I didn't know that winter whales come around the Big Island until I went there. I really wanted to see them, so I quickly signed up for a tour after arriving and participated with my family. I had two concerns: getting to the boarding area from the hotel and seasickness, but thanks to this tour, I managed to get through it safely. When traveling to an unfamiliar destination, even if you know the port's name, you can be troubled by not knowing the distance from the hotel or the means of transportation, but it was a great decision to have them pick us up at the hotel! Additionally, the boat was luxurious and hardly swayed, so I didn't experience the seasickness I was worried about. On top of that, I was able to see dolphins and whales, which was wonderful!

ハワイ島に行くまで冬期くじらがハワイ島周辺に来ていることを知らなかった。
是非見てみたいと思い、現地に行ってから急きょ申し込みをし、家族で参加した。
ホテルから乗船場までの足と船酔いの二つの懸念があったがこのツアーのお陰で無事乗り切れた。
慣れない旅行先では港の地名を知っても、ホテルからの距離や交通手段もわからずこまるがホテルでピックアップしてもらえたので正解!! また船は豪華船でほとんど揺れもなく心配した船酔いもなかった。
その上で、いるかやクジラも見ることができたのでよかった!

We are local and go whale watching at least once a year. We have been whale watching on four islands and on as many different boats. As for comfort and ease of viewing we enjoyed "The Majestic" the most.

There were a lot of dolphins, but the sea was in a bad mood and a bit murky. I was lucky to be able to watch a whale spouting in the distance. It's a shame that interactions with dolphins seem to be restricted now. After all, Hawaii is definitely about the marine life!

イルカがいっぱいでしたが、海の機嫌が悪く、少々濁っていました。
遠くの方に、潮を吹いているクジラまでウオッチングできでラッキーでした。
イルカとの触れ合いも規制されてしまうそうで、残念です。
やはりハワイは、マリンかなー

I came to Hawaii for the first time and was enjoying myself in Waikiki. Then I participated in a tour at Dolphin School and felt like I encountered what I was looking for in Hawaii. Waikiki is also a lot of fun, but for those who want to see the true face of Hawaii, I definitely recommend participating.

私は初めてハワイに来て、ワイキキで楽しんでいました。それからイルカ中学のツアーに参加して私がハワイに求めていた事に出会った気がしました。ワイキキもとても楽しいですが、本当のハワイの姿を見てみたいと思った方は是非参加する事を推めます。

This is my second winter in Hawaii, and I have always wanted to go whale watching. After some deliberation, I chose a tour that included breakfast. We had our meal as soon as we boarded. I felt like I could have used more vegetables in the meal.

After eating, we waited on the deck for the whales to appear. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful! This was my first time seeing it. I was excited, holding my camera and gazing at the ocean.

When the captain announced, "I have good news," everyone hurried to the indicated direction… the boat tilted! But I kept looking at the surface of the water. I was expecting to see a dynamic adult whale, so I was a bit disappointed by the cute little whale's spout and tail, but we definitely saw it. I wanted to see more, but it was time to head back to the port. I know I can't expect to see a magnificent sight on a one-time cruise, so I would like to join another opportunity next time.

I opted for the pickup service, but I didn't really need it. They arrived very early, and we left our hotel right away, but we were made to wait a long time at the next hotel, and the air conditioning in the car was too cold. I thought it would have been better to take a taxi.

The tour was conducted entirely in English, but the crew was kind, and even though I only understood a few words, I still enjoyed it.

Please continue to plan fun tours!

冬のハワイは2度目ですが、
以前から ホエールウォッチングには行ってみたいと思っていました。
悩んで 朝食付きのツアーに。乗船してすぐ食事。食事の内容は 野菜が欲しかったなぁという感想。
食後、デッキで 鯨が現れるのを待ちます。
海から見るワイキキの街、ダイヤモンドヘッドの美しいこと！ これは素晴らしい。初めて見ました。
わくわくしながら、カメラを持って海を眺める。
キャプテンの「いい知らせです」というアナウンス、みな慌てて 指示された方向へ移動… 船が傾いてる‼ でも、海面を眺めます。
ダイナミックな大人クジラの姿を期待していたので、ちびっこクジラのかわいい潮吹きと シッポには ちょっとガッカリでしたが、間違いなく見えました。
もっと見ていたかったけど、時間がきて 港へ引き上げ。一度っきりのクルーズで、写真集のような立派な姿が見られるわけないし、また 次のチャンスに参加してみたいと思います。

送迎付きにしましたが、送迎はいらないです。
すごく早く迎えに来られて、私たちのホテルは すぐに出発したのですが、次のホテルで散々待たされ、車内のエアコンは効きすぎていて寒かったのです。あれなら、タクシーで行ったほうが良かったなぁーと思いました。
ツアーは 送迎から全て英語の案内のみでしたが、クルーは親切で 単語しかわからない私でも楽しめました。

これからも 楽しいツアーを企画してください。

We encountered a whale right after departing! I was surprised to see it so close to the shore. It wasn't exactly "right in front of us," but while enjoying the view of the sea from Honolulu and taking a leisurely cruise, we occasionally heard announcements from the captain. When we looked in the direction of the announcements, there was a whale! We had a wonderful time.

出港してすぐにクジラと遭遇！
あんなに岸から近くに居るなんてびっくりでした。
決して「目の前で！」って訳ではありませんが、
ホノルルの海からの景色を楽しみながら、
ゆっくりしたクルーズを楽しみつつ、
時々船長のアナウンスが入って、
アナウンスのあった方向を見ると、クジラが！
楽しい時間を過ごせました。

The dolphins are cute, and the staff is friendly, which made it enjoyable. However, the dolphin pool is quite dirty, so it might be tough for those who are particular about cleanliness.

イルカは可愛いし、スタッフも親切で楽しかったです。只、イルカプールはかなり汚いので、潔癖の方は厳しいとおもいます。

On February 25, 2017, I went on an overseas trip with my wife for the first time in 30 years to go whale watching. I thought it would be lucky if we saw any whales, but to my surprise and amazement, humpback whales appeared one after another.

Actually, I had previously gone to see whales at Cape Shionomisaki on the Kii Peninsula in Japan, where I saw dolphins and pilot whales, but this was my first time seeing such large humpback whales. It was magnificent and truly moving.

The trick is to look out at the sea and spot the spouts; then you can see their backs, and finally, the tails. However, taking pictures with a mobile phone is quite challenging. I ended up purchasing a photo from a professional photographer on board for $20!

I highly recommend this experience for nature lovers.

2017/02/25
30年ぶりの 家内との海外旅行 ホエールウォッチングに行ってきました．
見れたら ラッキーぐらいにおもっていたら
次々 ザトウクジラは あらわれて 驚きと 感動に つつまれました．
実は　以前日本の 紀伊半島 潮岬で 鯨を見に行きましたが イルカとゴンドウは見れましたが
今回のように 大きなザトウクジラは初めて．壮大で 感動しました．
コツは 海を眺めて 潮吹きをみつけること そのあと背中が見えて 最後に 尾が見れます．
でも 携帯で 撮るのは かなりハードルがたかいです．
乗船していた プロカメラマンの写真を $20で購入しました！
自然の好きな方には とっても おすすめです．

Since I was going during whale season, I made a last-minute reservation on a day when I had free time. I was worried because I heard that people who went two days prior didn't see any whales, but we saw plenty! When a whale appeared, they made it easy to understand by indicating the direction using the hands of a clock. We got to see whales swimming and jumping energetically, and I'm really glad I made the reservation. During the trip, we enjoyed views of Oahu from the sea, experiencing scenery that we usually can't see. We could depart leisurely in the morning, and even without breakfast included, we had plenty of fun on the water. I definitely want to participate again next year.

せっかくクジラの時期に行くのだからと予定が空いている日に直前の予約を入れました。
2日前にホエールウォッチングに参加した人は、見られなかったと聞いていたので、心配していましたが、たくさん見られました！
クジラが現れると分かりやすく、時計の針に例えて方角を教えてくれました。
泳いでいるクジラも、元気に跳ぶクジラも見れ、本当に予約してよかったと思います。
移動中は海からオアフを眺められ、普段見ることのできない風景を楽しみました。
朝はゆっくり出発できますし、海の上を楽しむために、朝食は付けなくても十分楽しめます。
来年もぜひ参加したいです。

In February, I participated in whale watching in Hawaii. I was able to see the whales' spouts and bodies several times! The views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from the boat, as well as the cruising experience, were also enjoyable.

２月のハワイということでホエールウォッチングに参加しました。クジラの潮吹きと体を何度か見ることができました！船上からみるワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッド、クルージングもたのしかったです。

On the morning of March 10th, I went with breakfast included. It was a buffet-style meal, and I thought I would take a little bit of everything like in Japan, but there was only one type of bread, one type of muffin, white rice, scrambled eggs, sausages, and cereal (laughs). The American in front of me piled the same food high on their plate, and I thought, "If you put that much on, you can't add more!" but it seems that was the right approach (laughs). I don't eat a lot in the morning, so it was fine, but I couldn't help but laugh at the limited variety ((´∀｀*)).

As for the main event, the whale just kept blowing water and showing its back a little, and I didn't even get to see the sea turtles that you always spot when you're out at sea... it left me feeling a bit disappointed. However, the view of Honolulu from the ocean was great ( ◠‿◠ ).

３月１０日午前中、朝食付きで行ってきました。
ブュッフェタイプの食事で、日本のつもりでちょっとずつ色々取ろう！と思ったら。パン一種、マフィン一種、白米、スクランブルエッグ、ウィンナー、シリアルだけでした(笑)私の前のアメリカ人が同じものを山盛りお皿に盛り、あんなに入れたら数乗せられないじゃない？と見てたけどアレが正解だった模様(笑)朝からモリモリは食べないから良いんだけど、種類の少なさに笑っちゃいました((´∀｀*))
メインの鯨は潮吹きと背中チラ見せを繰り返すだけで、海に出ると必ず見かけるウミガメも見れずう〜〜ん・・・な不発気分でした。海からのホノルルの眺めは良かったですよ( ◠‿◠ )

The weather on the day was decent. The day before, I had seen whales from the balcony of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, so I boarded the shuttle bus with high expectations.
We took a family photo when we boarded the boat (they will come around later to sell it for $20).
Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales, but the family was satisfied to see Diamond Head, which can't be seen from Waikiki Beach. The breakfast was also decent.

当日の天気はまずまず。前日にヒルトンハワイアンビレッジのホテルのバルコニーから、クジラが見えたことから『昨日見れたから期待大！』という気持ちで迎えのバスに乗り込みました。
船に乗船すふ時に家族で写真を撮ってもらいました。（後で20ドルで売りに来ます。）
結局、残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたが、ワイキキビーチから見れないダイヤモンドヘッドを見れて家族は満足してくれました。朝食もまずまずの内容でした。

I went on the cruise when my parents visited from Japan in mid-February, but we didn't see any whales. However, when I went again with my husband at the beginning of March, they appeared frequently. So, is the probability 50%? I heard that the chances are better around February to March. Also, whales tend to be less active in the morning.

I debated whether to include breakfast or not, but since it was just a 2-hour early bird cruise, it didn't have a luxurious atmosphere, and breakfast wasn't necessary (I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but quite a few people brought snacks and drinks). The view from Waikiki to Diamond Head is fantastic. Therefore, my parents were quite satisfied even though they didn't see any whales. The kids seemed to get bored, which was a bit unfortunate.

I think it's best to consider the primary purpose of the cruise as enjoying the scenery, and if you happen to see whales, that's just a bonus.

2月半ばに両親が日本から遊びに来た時に乗りましたが、鯨は現れず、再乗船券をもらって3月頭に夫と乗ったときにはバンバン現れました。ですので確率は50%？
確率の高さとしては2月～3月頃が良いと聞きました。
あと朝は鯨があまり活動しないとか。。

朝食付きか無しで悩みましたが、たったの2時間のアーリーバードなので豪華クルーズという雰囲気もあまりなく、朝食無しで十分でした（良いのか悪いのか分かりませんが、結構みなさん、スナックや飲み物を持ち込んでいました）。ワイキキからダイアモンドヘッドにかけても眺めは素晴らしいです。ですので、両親も鯨が見れなくてもけっこう満足していました。お子さんたちは飽きてしまってかわいそうでしたけれど。
単に船に乗って景色が見れるのを第一目的として、鯨が見れたらめっけもん程度に考えて乗られたらよいと思います。

I was able to see whales about four times, and it was really exciting!

However, since the captain's greetings and everything were in English, I was quite nervous (laughs). I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could properly understand English. The food seemed delicious, but I couldn't handle the smell, so I couldn't participate in the cultural experience (^^;;)

クジラは4回くらい見ることができて、すごく盛り上がりました！

が、船長さんの挨拶や諸々が全て英語だったので、、結構緊張しました（笑）
ちゃんと英語がヒアリングできたらもっと楽しかっただろうなと思いました。
ご飯は美味しかったみたいですが、私は匂いがダメで・・文化体験も萎縮してしまって参加できませんでした(^^;;)

We had the best time! Honestly one of the best experiences of my life! Would definitely do this again!! Looking forward to seeing the footage pls send through when its ready. Many thanks

The rain and wind were strong, and unfortunately, the weather was not good. The captain announced that a whale had been spotted, but I couldn't see it at all. It's unfortunate, but there's nothing that can be done.

雨風共に強く、あいにくのお天気でした。キャプテンはクジラを発見したと放送がありましたが、まったくわかりませんでした。仕方ありませんが残念でした。

I planned a trip to Hawaii during this season because I wanted to see whales. Believing that we would meet them, eight of us joined this option! We set off with excitement. However, the result was… disappointing. But still, I was gazing at the vast ocean the whole time on board, and it was a very pleasant cruise. We were lucky to have good weather. On the ship, my companion tried making a lei and got a lovely hair accessory. During lunch, while waiting in line, one of my companions got seasick, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication. We could also see the hotels in Waikiki from the sea, making it a fun cruise. Thank you to the crew!

クジラさんが見たくて、この時期にハワイへ行く計画を立てました。クジラに会えると信じて、8名でこのオプションに参加！ルンルンで出発です。でも、結果は…残念でした。でもでも、私は乗船中、ずっと大海原を眺めていたのですが、とても気持ちの良いクルーズができました。天気に恵まれたのはラッキーでした。船内では、ツレがレイ作りに挑戦し、素敵な髪飾りをゲットしていました。ランチは順番を立って待っている時、船酔いしたツレもいたので、酔い止めをお勧めします。ワイキキのホテル群も海側から見られ、楽しいクルーズになりました。クルーさんたち、ありがとうございました。

We enjoyed this cruise. There are activities besides whale watching (lei making, ukulele lessons and hula lessons). We saw whales and dolphins. This is great for all ages.

We went out w Capt and Sammy and had such a fun day whale watching. It was an awesome experience and they really made us feel at ease. Mahalo!

I experienced this with my family of four. We dove to a depth of about 30 meters, and it felt like a different world down there. I was amazed at how the fish moved... The cruise to the submarine, which took about 10 minutes, was also pleasant. However, those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. On the day we went, there were some waves, so our family took motion sickness medication in advance to prepare.

私は、家族4人で体験しました。水深30m程まで潜水しますが、そこはもう別世界。魚は、こんな動きをしていたのかと感心…潜水艦まで10分程のクルーズも気持ち良かったです。ただ、船酔いに弱い方は、要注意。当日私達家族は、少し波立っていたので事前に酔い止め飲んで準備しました。

If I had known the shuttle bus route, I wouldn't have used it. I can't believe it took an hour...

The air conditioning was too strong, and I got cold.

The breakfast was so bad and disappointing that I was speechless...

In bad weather, I strained my eyes on the deck for an hour, but the whales didn't show up; all I could see were small boats...

The worst part was that someone who got seasick had vomited, and it was left unattended for a long time...

I woke up early to go, but...

I would have been better off sleeping at the hotel. It was disappointing...

送迎バスのルートを知っていたら使いませんでした。まさか1時間もかかるとは、、
クーラーの効きすぎで身体が冷えました。

朝食もまずくてショボすぎて絶句…

悪天候の中デッキで目を凝らすこと1時間、、くじらはあらわれず、見えるのは小型ボートのみ、、

最悪なのは船酔いされた方が嘔吐したものが長時間放置されていたこと、、

せっかく早起きして行ったのに・・

これならホテルで寝てれば良かったです。残念でした、、