All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

This time there was a discount campaign, so I thought it might be a bit expensive, but I decided to go ahead and make a reservation. I was very satisfied swimming while holding onto the dorsal fins of the two animals and being lifted up by having my feet pressed.

今回は割引キャンペーンだったので、少し高いかな？と思いましたが、思い切って予約しました。2頭の背びれにつかまり泳いだり、足の裏を押してもらって持ち上げてもっらったりと、大満足でした。

The submarine experience was nice. The inside of the sub was cool and comfortable. The only downside was that I was expecting to see the ocean floor teeming with fishes and corals which was not the case. Instead there were deliberately sunken ships and airplane ruins that served as artificial reefs or the ocean floor would have otherwise been bare. Didn't see any natural corals. But I guess it's not the fault of the tour though their ads were a bit overhyped and misleading with colourful fishes so you would tend to over expect. A fun and unique activity nevertheless for first timers!

The included transportation was very satisfying. The price might be a bit high, but if you're going to Hawaii, you should definitely go! It's close to Waikiki, and we had the best time with Atlantis in the morning and shopping in Waikiki in the afternoon.

送迎付きとあり、大変満足のいく内容でした。
値段は、高いかもいらないけど、せっかくハワイ行くなら絶対行くべし❗️
ワイキキからも近いし、午前中にアトランティス、午後からはワイキキでショッピングと最高のひとときでした。

The dolphins were incredibly cute. The instructor was also very kind. I was moved to be able to swim with the dolphins.

イルカがサイコーに可愛いかったです。インストラクターの方も親切でした。イルカと泳げるなんて感動しました。

I was able to swim with a large pod of dolphins! A sea turtle even came very close, which was a bit scary!

The staff worked really hard to find the dolphins, and I'm truly glad I participated!

I joined at the beginning of October, and I recommend borrowing a wetsuit. I borrowed one, so I wore a rash guard and shorts over my swimsuit on the way there and back. If you don't borrow one and go in with just a rash guard, you'll need to bring a change of clothes because the bus ride back can be cold ( •́ㅿ•̀ ). Also, if you get seasick, taking motion sickness medication is a must!

I definitely want to participate again when I visit Hawaii!

イルカの大群と一緒に泳げました！
ウミガメもすぐ近くまで来て怖かったぐらいです！

スタッフの方もとても一生懸命イルカの群れを探して下さって本当に参加して良かったです！

10月初めに参加しましたが、ウェットスーツ借りられる事をおすすめします。
私はウェットスーツを借りたので、行きに着ていたラッシュガードとショーパンを水着の上から来て帰りました。
借りずにラッシュガード等で入られる場合は着替え持って行かないと帰りのバスが寒いと思います( •́ㅿ•̀ )
あと船酔いする方は酔い止めは必須です！

またハワイを訪れた際はぜひ参加したいです！

My friend who went to Hawaii with me couldn't swim, but we both wanted to see marine life. While searching for something to do, we came across this underwater scooter! We received an explanation on the boat, then put our faces in the water and hopped onto the scooter! After that, a diver accompanied us the whole way, taking us underwater! The water was clear and visibility was excellent★ Plus, there were so many fish that seemed used to people, swimming right up to us♪ They were so cute, and we even saw a sea turtle, which made for a happy time! We just had to straddle the scooter and gently press the accelerator at our feet (^^♪ They even took videos for us! It costs 3,000 yen, but I think it's worth it! It's so beautiful★ Once our time was up, we had free time. I wanted to swim, so I swam alone, and during that time, they kindly gave me bread to attract the fish! The staff were so nice, and we had a really fun time. I'm glad my friend who couldn't swim was satisfied too!

一緒にハワイに行った友人は、泳ぐことができない友人でしたが、
海の生物に会いたい気持ちは一緒で、何かないか探していたらこの水中スクーターに出会いました！！船の上で説明を受け、海に顔をつけてぼふっと水中スクーターの中に顔を出してすくーたーに跨ります！そうしたらあとはずっと後ろにダイバーさんがついてくれて海中まで連れて行ってくれます！海の水は透明でとっても視界がクリア★しかも魚は人に慣れているのかものすごい量が寄ってきました♪すごくかわいいし、ウミガメも見れたし、幸せな時間でした！私たちはスクーターにまたがり足元のアクセルを軽く踏むだけ(^^♪動画もとってくれます！有料（３０００円）ですが、払う価値あると思います！とってもきれいなんです★自分たちの時間が終わったら、あとは自由時間です。私は泳ぎたかったので一人で泳がせてもらっていましたが、その時も魚が寄ってくるようにパンをくださいました！優しい方々でとっても楽しい時間になり、泳げない友人も満足していたようで良かったです！

I was able to see a lot of dolphins, sea turtles, and tropical fish! However, I was so focused on chasing the dolphins that I couldn't really relax with them...

たくさんのイルカやウミガメ、熱帯魚がみれました！でもイルカを追いかけるのに必死だったので、イルカに癒されるとはいきませんでしたが…

The best adventure I had it was simply awesome ..

I participated for the first time with my uncle, aunt, and my 4-year-old child. We saw a whale for the first time. My child was very moved as well. I want to participate again next time.

おじとおば、4歳の子供の4人で初めて参加しました。初めてクジラに会えました。子供もとても感動してましま。次回もまた参加したいです。

Great experience awesome photographer reasonable price !!!! It was fun tons of turtles and fish ..

It was my first time diving into the sea on a submarine, and it was interesting. Unlike birdwatching, the fish came close to the window, which was adorable. I couldn't touch them, so as a scuba diver, I found it a bit unsatisfying, but I was impressed that advanced divers could easily do shipwreck dives. The depth was displayed in feet, and from the guide's explanation, I learned that 100 ft is about 30 m. It would have been even better if they had provided a conversion table in the guidebook. The guide's explanations were entertaining, and everyone on board fell for his last joke, thinking a whale had appeared, only to find it was the bottom of the welcoming boat!

潜水艦に乗って海に潜るのは初めてなので面白かったです。
バードウオッチングと違い、魚の方から窓の外に寄ってきてくれて可愛かったです。
手に触れることができないのでスクーバダイバーの私には少し物足りなかったですが、
上級者ダイバーにしかできない沈船ダイブが、いとも簡単にできることに感動しました。
水深はフィート表示で、案内のおじさんの説明で100ftが約30mなのがわかりましたが、
ガイド本に換算表を付けてもらえると、もっと良かったです。
この案内のおじさんの説明が面白く、最後の冗談に船内のみんなが引っ掛かり
クジラが出たと思って歓声を上げたら、迎えの船の船底でしたｗｗｗｗ

It was surprising and moving when I discovered the dolphins. However, to see the dolphins, you need to swim close to them, so being able to swim to some extent is a prerequisite. I felt that with the equipment like life jackets, there was no risk of drowning.

イルカを発見した時は驚きと感動でした。　ただイルカを見るには自分で泳いで近くまで行く必要があるので、多少なり泳ぎが出来る事が前提ですね。ライフジャケットなど装備があるので溺れる事はないかと感じました。　

I was able to see fish and turtles right in front of me, but I didn't think I would get wet. However, when getting into the scooter, you have to put your face in the water, so it's better for women to be prepared to get a little wet.＾０＾

目の前で魚やカメなど見れましたが、濡れないと思ってけどスクーターに入る際には顔を水につけるので顔は濡れるので女性は少しは濡れてもいい準備をした方がいいですね＾０＾

Engaging staff explained everything thoroughly
Great adventure and an easy way to get below the surface and see the life there

Thank you for always taking care of me!
This is a must-do tour if you're going to Hawaii, where you can go dolphin snorkeling on a boat with very energetic staff. The spam onigiri we had on the boat was delicious. I definitely want to participate again!

いつもお世話になってます！
とても元気なスタッフさんと一緒にボートに乗ってイルカシュノーケリング、ハワイに行くなら絶対外せないツアーです。ボートの上で食べたスパムおにぎり美味しかった。また是非参加したいです！

I participated after seeing a celebrity experiencing it on TV. I felt reassured and enjoyed it since they provided support in Japanese. I was able to spend a valuable time that I can't experience in Japan.

テレビでタレントさんが体験しているのを見て、参加しました。
日本語でも対応していただき、安心して楽しめました。日本では体験できない貴重な時間を過ごせました。

This was so fun. The boat trip and scooter ride were made so great by the 3 divers and the captain. The treated us all so well ....my mother who is 86 accompanied us and she had a great time...her first trip to HI. I cannot express to you how much fun this was. Now we are reliving this with friends and family via the DVD and pictures. I am ready to go again.

Did bobs scooters was fantastic could have booked another day if we weren't leaving the next day great clear water

We were picked up at our hotel in Hawaii at 5:30 AM! From there, it took about an hour to get to the North Shore, where we switched to a boat and listened to an explanation. Since there was no Japanese guide, I could only catch bits and pieces. They lent us goggles, and we entered the cage to be among the sharks. The sharks were quite calm and swam around us leisurely. They seemed to be fed regularly, so they were pretty docile. But still, they were sharks!! It was quite impressive! I had an incident where the goggles didn't fit well, and seawater got into my nose, causing a nosebleed, but overall, I think I enjoyed it! If you're prone to seasickness, I recommend being prepared. I think this is an experience you can only have in Hawaii, so definitely consider joining the tour!

朝5時半にハワイホテルにお迎えきました！！
そこから1時間ぐらいでノースショアに行き船に乗り換えて説明を聞きます。
日本語ガイドなしだったのでなんとなくしか聞き取れませんでした。
ゴーグルを貸してもらい、檻の中に入りサメの中へ。
サメは割とおっとりしてましておりの周りをグルグル泳いでました(*´-`)餌付けされてるみたいでおとなしかったです。
されどサメ！！結構迫力ありました！！
ゴーグルのサイズが合わなく、鼻に海水が入って鼻血が出るアクシデントがありましたがまぁまぁ楽しめたと思います！！
船酔いしやすい方は覚悟をしてった方がいいと思います。
ハワイでしか体験できないと思うのでツアーに参加してみて下さいね。

This time, I planned a trip to Hawaii with my mother (79 years old) to show my appreciation for her. Since my mother loves the ocean, we participated in the "Underwater Scooter BOB Sea Bob Ocean Floor Walk & Snorkel Cruise."

On the day of the tour, we were picked up at a nearby hotel, but the driver only confirmed my name. He drove silently to the next pickup location, which felt a bit lonely since I had imagined a friendly Hawaiian atmosphere. Additionally, when we arrived at the shop, there was no explanation about the tour schedule, and they didn't say anything unless we asked, which left a rather unkind impression.

There were a total of 15 participants, with half of them being Japanese. After a somewhat broken Japanese explanation on how to use the underwater scooter, we boarded the boat and set off. There were three underwater scooters, so we took turns riding them. Since it seemed like I had some time before my turn, I decided to snorkel first. Although it was close to the boat, I had a great time seeing tropical fish swimming up close.

Finally, it was our turn to ride the underwater scooter. Operating the scooter was very easy; we just followed the instructor's hand signals (since we were underwater). I was amazed to see tropical fish gathering around the bait right in front of me.

And at the end, we encountered a Hawaiian turtle! My mother was very happy, and it was a satisfying tour.

今回は親孝行をするために母親（79歳）と私でハワイ旅行を計画。海が大好きな母親にハワイの海が見せたかったので「水中スクーターBOB・シーボブで海底散歩&シュノーケルクルーズ」に参加しました。
当日は近くのホテルでピックアップしてもらいましたが、運転手のお兄さんは私の名前を確認しただけ。無言で次のピックアップ先のホテルに向かって走って行ったので、ハワイアンのフレンドリーな感じを想像していた私にはちょっとさみしく感じました。またお店に到着してからも、ツアーの予定について説明はなく、こちらから聞かないと何も言ってくれなかったのは不親切な印象でした。
今回の参加者は全部で15人。半数が日本人の方でした。
水中スクーターの乗り方についてやや片言⁈の日本語説明があった後に船に乗り込み出発です。
水中スクーターは全部で3台だったので、1人ずつ順番に乗る事になってます。私の順番までは時間がありそうだったので、先にシュノーケルをやる事にしました。船の近くでのシュノーケルでしたが。熱帯の魚達が泳いでいるのを間近に見ることが出来て楽しかったです。
そしていよいよ私達が水中スクーターに乗る番になりました。水中スクーターの操作方法はインストラクターの方の言われる（水中だから手信号）ままに操作するだけなのでとても簡単でした。水中では目の前の餌に群がる熱帯の魚達を間近に見る事が出来て感動しました。
そして最後にはハワイのカメに遭遇！！
母親もたいへん喜んでいて、満足出来るツアーでした。

I thought I would be able to see whales up close, so I imagined a dynamic experience. However, due to conservation measures, there was quite a distance, which was different from what I expected. Still, the weather was nice, and I enjoyed a morning meal, and it was fun to stick to the deck and watch the surface of the sea. We were also able to take photos with Diamond Head in the background. I thought it was great for those with children, as it wasn't dangerous at all. As someone who enjoys swimming with dolphins and diving, this is our impression. It wasn't that we couldn't see them at all, and it was nice to encounter a mother and calf whale. However, we could only see their backs and fins popping up in the distance.

クジラを間近で見れると思っていたので、ダイナミックな感じを想像していました。
でも、保護の観点からかなりの距離があって、思っていたものとは違いました。
でも、お天気も良くて、モーニングも頂けましたし、甲板にへばりついて海面を見ているのも楽しかったですよ。
ダイアモンドヘッドバックに撮影も出来ましたしね。
お子様をお連れの方は、危なくありませんしいいなと思いました。
イルカと一緒に泳いだり、ダイビングをするのが好きな私達の感想です。
全く見れないって事ではなかったし、親子のクジラに遭遇出来たのも良かったです。
でも、遠くにポコポコって背中やひれが見える程度ですよ。

Even though it was a short time, I really enjoyed the scooter. The guide was attentive, which made me feel at ease, and it opened up a world that I wouldn't normally consider. However, the snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and the sandbar at Hawaii Kai before and after were a bit disorganized and not enjoyable. You can purchase photos and videos from the underwater scooter experience for a fee. I recommend getting those as a memory of the trip.

短い時間とは言え、スクーターは本当に楽しめました。
ガイドも付きっ切りで安心でしたし、日常では考えられない世界が広がります。
ただその前後のシュノーケリングやスタンドアップパドルボート、ハワイカイのサンドバーは、ちょっとグダグダで楽しめませんでした。
水中スクーター時の写真や動画は有料で申し込めます。
それは旅の思い出に購入する事をおススメします。

The Royal Swim itself was very enjoyable and truly memorable! The dolphins were so cute, and although it was my first experience, I was very satisfied!!

However, when I presented the voucher at the initial check-in, I found that my reservation was set for a different date and time two days later. In the end, I was able to experience it at an earlier time than planned for that day, but I felt very anxious about not being able to communicate in Japanese and wondering if I would be able to do it after coming all this way. I was really satisfied overall, but I had to rate it normally due to the reservation issue.

ロイヤルスイム自体は、とても楽しくて本当に思い出に残るものでした！
イルカ達もとっても可愛くて、初めての体験でしたが大満足でした！！

が、、最初の受付で、バウチャーを出したら予約日も時間も2日後の違う時間で予約されていました。結局、その日の予定より1つ早い時間で体験できましたが、日本語
も通じない中、ここまで来てできないのかととても不安になりました。
本当は大満足ですが、予約の件で普通にしました。

I made my first reservation here and chose this as my first Hawaii activity! They provided pick-up from the hotel, and when I mentioned that my friend was at a different hotel, they also picked her up so we could meet up.

There were many people from other countries, and I felt a bit nervous in the multicultural atmosphere during the ride to the location.

After receiving the explanation, I thought my face wouldn't get wet, but when actually using the scooter, I had to dive underwater, so it's better to be prepared with makeup and contact lenses.

As we headed to the boat in order, it was quite crowded on busy days, but there were only about three or four scooters, so two groups entered the water one by one.

You can place your belongings at your seat, but I think it's best to keep it to the bare minimum. I believe I could have prepared better if I had been informed in advance.

They provide towels and cover-ups, and you can have photos and videos taken on-site, so having around $50 should be sufficient. A reservation slip is required, so it's good to have a printed copy or your phone handy.

Most people were wearing wetsuits, but I wasn't sure, so I went in a swimsuit with a T-shirt and shorts that could get wet.

Once you get on the scooter, there is an instructor for each person, so it's fine. Even if you can't speak English, you can manage with hand signals. You'll need to equalize your ears, so make sure to do that frequently at first.

When you dive into the sea, the fish are attracted to the food attached to the scooter, so you can touch the fish! An exciting world opens up. Luckily, there were sea turtles, and the staff took beautiful photos for us. I was truly moved by the blue of the ocean and felt grateful to participate in such a wonderful tour that makes you want to go again.

While waiting, you can enjoy the scenery from the boat and see Diamond Head, but I was surprised that the only snacks available were small snack foods.

You can order the underwater images taken by the staff at the end.

If you provide your email address, you'll receive an email later, and you can download the photos to view them for two weeks.

I was really glad to participate with my friend this time! Everyone was happy, but I gave it four stars instead of five due to the lack of time.

初めてこちらで予約をとり、初のHawaiiアクティビティとしてこちらを選びました！
ホテルでの送迎と、友達が別のホテルにいるのを伝えるとそこにもピックアップで迎えに行ってくれての合流。
他の国の方も多く、異文化な車中の空気に緊張しつつ、現地に到着。

説明を受け、顔が濡れないとおもってたのですが実際スクーターに頭を入れる際潜って潜らなければならないのでメイクやコンタクトは対応した方がいいです。

船へと順番に向かい、乗り込んでいくと多い日はつめつめですがスクーターが3か4個くらいしかないので２組をバラバラに1人ずつ水に入って行きます。

荷物は自分の席におけます。ただ必要最低限の荷物に抑えるといいと思います。事前に教えてくれてるともっと対応できたと思います。

タオル、羽織るもの、写真や動画を現地で撮ってもらえるので50ドルあればとりあえず大丈夫かと。
予約票が必要なので印刷したものか、携帯はあるといいですよ。

ウェットスーツ着てる方がほとんどで、わたしはわからなかったので水着にTシャツと短パンの濡れても大丈夫な感じで行きました。

いざスクーターに乗るさえ、一対一でインストラクターが付いてるので大丈夫です。
英語ができなくても手のサインでなんとかなります。
耳抜きが必要になるのでこまめに始めはやりましょう。

海に沈むとお魚の餌がスクーターについてるのでそれに群がる魚に触れられます！！
興奮する世界が広がります。
運よくウミガメもいてスタッフさんがキレイに撮ってくれます。
なんどでも行きたくなるような素敵なツアーに参加できて海の青さにあらためて感動しました。

まってる間も船で景色はみれるし、ダイヤモンドヘッドもみれて、強いて言うなら軽食が小さなスナック菓子しかないのにびっくりしました。

海の中の画像はスタッフさんが撮ったものを最後注文できます。

Eメールアドレスを教えて後日メールが届くのでそこをダウンロードすれば2週間は見られます。

今回友達との参加で本当に参加できて良かったと思いました！
みんな喜んでましたが時間がたりない点でマイナス星１つにより4つは星にしておきさた。

It was my first time on a submarine, so it was a great memory.
Underwater, I saw a lot of fish.
The guide's talk was all in English, but each person had their own headset,
and by putting it on, you could listen to the narration of the underwater tour.
(There are channels in various languages, including Japanese.)
The air conditioning inside the submarine was very strong, and since we were on it for a long time, it was really cold.
I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold bring something to wear.

潜水艦に乗るのは初めてだったのでとても良い記念になりました。
水中では魚がいっぱい見れました。
ガイドの人の話は全て英語でしたが、一人一台ヘッドフォンがあり、
耳を当てると海底ツアーのナレーションを聞くことができます。
（日本語を始め、各国のチャンネルがあります）
艦内は冷房がとても効いており、長時間乗るのですごく寒かったです。
寒がりの人は何か羽織るものを持っていくことをお勧めします。

It was my first visit to Sea Life Park in four years. The last time I came, it was evening, so there were few guests and it felt quiet, but this time it was bustling with many visitors. It was my second Dolphin Encounter, and once again, the dolphins were so cute that I wanted to come back multiple times. There was a family with children in the same group, but it seemed that for the kids, seeing the dolphins up close was scary, and they were crying. I wondered if it might be difficult for children who aren't used to animals. Around noon, there was a dolphin show, and I watched it before leaving. The explanations were in English, so I didn't understand them at all, but the dolphin show was adorable, and I felt like cheering for them. I definitely want to go again.

4年ぶりのシーライフパークでした。以前に来た時は、夕方のためかお客さんが少なく静かなところという印象でしたが、今回はたくさんのお客さんで賑わっていました。2回目のイルカのドルフィンエンカウンターでしたが、やっぱりイルカは、かわいく何度も来たいと思いました。同じグループにお子さん連れがいましたが、子どもにとって近くで見るイルカは、恐いみたいで泣いていました。ある程度動物慣れしてる子でないと難しいのかな？と思いました。お昼頃からイルカのショーがあり、ショーも見て帰りました。英語で説明をされていて全く意味は、分かりませんでしたがイルカのショーは、かわいくて見ていて応援したくなりました。また、行きたいと思いました。

I participated with my mother, who is celebrating her 60th birthday, and it was wonderful. The staff were kind, engaging with us and even joking around.

Since my mother was with me, I was a bit anxious about the ladder to get on the submarine, but it had proper non-slip features and a stable footing, so my mother was able to go up and down safely, which was a relief.

Since this isn't an activity per se, most of the passengers were relatively older, so younger people might find it a bit lacking in excitement. However, the experience of riding a submarine and looking out at the ocean floor is something you don't get to do often, so it was really great! We took a lot of photos, and it became a wonderful memory! Thank you very much!

還暦の母と2人で参加だったのですが、とても良かったです。スタッフの方達も親切で、話しかけてくださったり、いたずらがあったり笑
母が一緒だったので、潜水艦に乗る際のはしご？みたいなものが少し不安だったのですが、ちゃんと滑り止めもついていたし、足場も安定していたので、母もちゃんと上り下りでき、安心しました。

アクティビティではないので、同乗者も比較的高齢な方が多く、若い方には少し物足りなさがあるかな？と思いましたが、潜水艦にのって海底を見渡すなんて経験なかなかできないので、とても良かったです！たくさん写真も撮って、とてもいい思い出になりました！ありがとうございました！！

I'll never forget the blunder on our honeymoon...
It was a tour I had been looking forward to since before we left. After the wedding, we were busy moving into our new home, and due to my lack of confirmation, I ended up entering our preferred dates for the tour up to the third choice on the iPhone site. After a while, I received a confirmation email, and I mistakenly thought the first choice date was confirmed, not checking the date. On the day of the tour (the wrong date), we waited and waited for the bus, but it never arrived. Worried, I tried to call, but since it was in English, I couldn't communicate at all. In a daze, I sought help from the HIS Japanese desk, and they kindly made the call for me. The result was that the actual date was yesterday. They had called our hotel for a room call in the morning, but we didn't answer (both of us were in a deep sleep due to jet lag), so it was treated as a cancellation. There was no possibility of a refund or date change. In the end, it was quite a disappointment. Even though it was my mistake, I wish they could have at least allowed a date change! Later, I saw a charge of about 60,000 yen for both of us appear on my credit card.
One day, I will get my revenge!

忘れもしないハネムーンでの失態。。。
渡ハ前から楽しみにしていたツアー。結婚式が終わり新居に引越しドタバタしながらの申し込みだった為、自分の確認不足が原因ですが、iPhoneサイトからツアーに申し込み希望日を第3希望まで入力し、しばらくしてからリメールで確約の内容が返信されました。その際にてっきり第1希望の日で決定していたと思い込み日時を見なかったのが始まり。いざ当日(間違いの日)バスを待っても待っても来ない。心配になりTelをしてみるも英語の為全く会話にならず。放心状態でHISの日本語デスクにヘルプを求め代わりに電話をしてもらいました。結果は、本当の日時は昨日。朝ピックアップの際にホテルにルームコールしてもらったけど出ず(時差ボケで２人とも爆睡)キャンセル扱いになっている。返金も出来ない、日時変更も出来ない。という結果に終わりました。自分のミスとは言え、せめて日時変更だけでもー！！後日2人分の約6万円が見事にカード請求としてあらわれましたとさ。
いつかはリベンジするぞー！

It's quite difficult to evaluate, but as a former scuba diver, I can't help but feel that the underwater visibility and the abundance of fish here just don't meet my expectations. In fact, the waters of Guam or Saipan might be better in comparison (though I'm not sure if they have submarines there).

Ultimately, the beach from which the Atlantis submarine departs is very shallow, with endless stretches of white sand. While there are artificial reefs submerged to provide habitats for small fish, sadly, it doesn't seem like many fish have taken up residence there. Additionally, the sand on the seabed stirs up, reducing the clarity of the water.

This is something that can be said for any diving location, but typically, you need to take a boat for about 30 minutes to an hour from the port to reach a diving spot with good conditions. Therefore, having high expectations for a dive just 15 minutes from the pier, at a depth of about 15 meters, seems unrealistic.

That said, if the tour were to take you 30 minutes or an hour from the pier, with depths of 20 to 30 meters, the tour costs would likely double and wouldn't be financially viable. On the other hand, participants might hesitate to spend that much time and money.

So, it's best not to expect much in terms of water clarity or fish abundance here. Instead, if you can accept it as simply an event (attraction) where you can "ride a submarine and explore the waters of Hawaii," it might be enjoyable for small children.

Inside the submarine, each person can listen to a Japanese audio guide through headphones, which provides a wealth of information and is quite enlightening. While it may differ slightly from the typical ways to enjoy Hawaii, it could be enjoyable for those who are tired of shopping or pool activities.

なかなか評価するのが難しいところですが、自分のように元スキューバーダイバーの人間からするとどうしてもこの程度の海中の透明度や魚影の濃さ（＝魚の量）では満足はちょっとできません。これだともしかするとグアムやサイパンの海の方がまだマシなのかもしれません。（グアムやサイパンに潜水艦があるのかどうかは知りませんが）
結局、このアトランティス号が出航している浜辺はずっと遠浅でしかも白い砂地が延々と続いています。ですから一応海の中には小魚の生息場所として人工の漁礁が沈められているのですが、悲しいかなそれほどまでには魚が棲み付いている感じがしません。更に海底の砂が舞って海中の透明度がさほど良くないのです。
ただこれはどこの海を潜ったとしても言えるのですが、大抵は港から片道30分～１時間ぐらいは船に乗って行かないとなかなか好条件の揃ったダイビングスポットにはお目に掛かれないのが普通なので、このように桟橋から出航して僅か15分程度の、しかも水深も15ｍ程度の海に過大な期待をするのは鼻から無理なようにも思えます。
かと言って、これで桟橋から片道30分や１時間、そして水深も20～30ｍまで潜るようだとツアー費用も今の倍でも採算が合わないでしょうし、一方のツアーに参加する側からしても、「そこまでお金や時間をかけてまでは・・・」と尻込みをしてしまうに違いありません。
ですからここはあまり海の透明度や魚影の濃さには期待をせずに、ただ「潜水艦に乗ってハワイの海を潜れちゃうんだよ！」という･･･ただそれだけのイベント（アトラクション）と割り切ってしまえば小さなお子様とかにはそれなりに楽しんで貰えるのかもしれません。
あと潜水艦の中では1人にひとつずつヘッドホンから日本語の音声ガイドが聴けるのですが、これがなかなか情報量が多く聴くと結構為になります。まぁ一般的なハワイの楽しみ方とは若干、系統が違いますのでショッピングやプール遊びに飽きた人とかにはそれなりに楽しめるのではないでしょうか。

While the activity itself was good and the captain and crew were attentive....the travel arrangements were subpar and caused eight of us to squeeze into vehicles not meant to transport that many people. The other tour participants ranged from families with small children to young adults who called it a "booze cruise" .... I would suggest that the tours be advertised as either "family friendly" or a "party tour", which is one that freely hands out alcohol to young folks who are interested in partying. Having tours designated as such would allow the people seeking the particular type of activity to choose which tour to sign up for, the company can have it both ways. Overall, we enjoyed the activity ... Just not all of our fellow passengers.