All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

First of all, we had the experience of riding a glass-bottom boat at various tourist spots, but my eldest and second sons were extremely excited about the submarine. There were many families with small children, and it was great that we could enjoy our time without any issues even when our youngest shouted loudly every time he saw a fish or a turtle inside the vessel. The next day, we were very satisfied playing in the sand at the beach during departure.

先ずは、各観光地でグラスボートに乗船経験はありましたが、潜水艦という事で長男・次男は
大興奮でした。
小さな子供連れの家族が多く、艦内で末っ子が魚・亀を見るたびに大きな声を出しても問題な
く過ごす事が出来ました。
翌日は、出港時のビーチで砂遊びをして大満足でした。

Such an amazing experience! I have been wanting to swim with sharks since I was a child, and have always been fascinated by them. Being in a small group of 6 makes the experience much more personal, and you get a good amount of swim time. We had 10 sharks total on our swim, all varying at different times, not all at once. My brother came along for the experience and he loved every bit of it, as I did. I am so glad I did this, and can't wait to do it again one day!!

We saw no sea life at all. Not much seating and the whale guarantee was no good as it didn't cover transportation and times are very limited. Not worth the money, was told by others to take a smaller vessel next time.

I participated in January 2015.
The regulations state that you cannot approach whales within a certain distance, but I was pleasantly surprised when a whale surfaced nearby, causing the boat to back up.
On the way back, I encountered a sea turtle, which allowed me to conclude the enjoyable experience on a high note.

2015年１月に参加しました。
条例では、クジラに一定の距離以内に近づいていけいないことになっているが、
偶然近くに浮上してきたため、船がバックするハプニングがあり、逆にうれしかった。
帰りの航路では、ウミガメと遭遇し、楽しい体験を締めくくることができました。

I stayed in Hawaii for five days, and it became the most memorable day of my trip. Swimming with wild dolphins was an experience I will never forget.

Before my departure, I imagined that "wild" dolphins would be those kept in enclosures for observation, but that was not the case at all. It actually began with the task of finding a pod of truly wild dolphins. Along the way, I also encountered sea turtles and whales. Eventually, I came across a group of 50 to 60 dolphins and was able to swim alongside them, getting so close that I felt I could almost touch them. It was truly the best experience.

Additionally, there was a dedicated photographer with us during the dolphin swim. They captured not only the dolphins underwater but also the moments of us swimming together and having fun. Thanks to this, I could fully enjoy the breathtaking experience with my own eyes without worrying about taking photos. I ended up with a total of 300 amazing pictures, and the fee was only $50, which felt quite reasonable.

Although I was a bit tired from swimming and being on the boat for a long time, it was a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly supportive, friendly, and their love for the ocean was impressive. I would definitely like to use their services again when I visit Hawaii.

ハワイに5日滞在しましたが、最も印象に残った日となりました。
野生のイルカ達と泳げたのは一生忘れられない経験となりました。

出発前の私は野生といっても生け簀に入っている観賞用のイルカを想像していましたが、一切そんなことはなく本当に野生のイルカの群れを見つける作業から始まりました。見つける道中でもウミガメやクジラに遭遇することが出来ました。やがて50,60匹のイルカの群れと遭遇し見事に一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました、触れるのではないかと思うくらいの距離への接近でした、本当に最高の経験です。

またイルカ中学校には専属のカメラマンさんがついてくださいます、水中のイルカたちはもちろん一緒に泳ぐ姿や楽しんでいるところをしっかり撮影してくださいました。お陰で撮影に専念することなく肉眼で見る迫力を終始味わうことができます。合計300枚の素晴らしい写真でしたが料金は50ドルと、かなり安く感じました。

それなりに泳ぎ、長い間船に揺られるので疲労感はありましたが素晴らしい経験でした。スタッフの皆様がとても心強く、フレンドリーで海を愛している姿が印象的でした。ハワイにいった際にはぜひまた利用したいです。

My parents paid a lot of money to participate, but they said the sea was murky and there were no fish. It's disappointing.

せっかく高いお金を払って両親が参加しましたが、海が濁っていて魚がいないといっていました。
残念です。

My husband and I really enjoyed this underwater adventure. I don't know how to swim well, so I never go snorkeling or scuba diving and miss all the underwater fun. This activity allowed us to see the underwater world, feed fish in their natural habitat, spy on turtles and spend time together doing something fun and different. If you're prone to motion sickness, definitely take something for that before going because some people seemed a little sea sick. This activity impressed both of us. The divers were very helpful and took great photos. Thank you to the whole crew!

Very comfortable way to see marine life in its natural habitat - no diving course required. My only complaint is that is that it was over way too quickly, but then you can always go again.

Since it was a living creature, it depended on luck, but from a distance, I was able to see the spouting and the tail multiple times. I saw the body jump once and the tail slap once, which drew cheers from those on board.

I had heard that there were no explanations in Japanese, but this time there was a Japanese staff member on the boat who provided a simple explanation in Japanese following the English commentary. I was quite torn between this plan and another boat's plan, but I think choosing the Navatek was definitely the right decision. This boat seems to maneuver well, and it turns the bow towards the direction where the whales are spotted, allowing everyone on the deck at the front to see the same moment almost simultaneously.

Also, the sunlit surface of the sea was quite dazzling, so I thought it was essential to position ourselves with the sun behind us to see the whales.

Another boat was nearby, and it actually seemed closer to the whales, but given the direction of the sun, I think it would have been quite blinding. I believe it would have been challenging to keep focusing in that direction. Additionally, in a situation where we had to rush to the deck side to see the whales, it seemed difficult for all family members to witness the same sight. So, even though it was a bit pricey, I really felt it was worth it to choose the Navatek. However, I thought the pickup fee was a bit high. Since it wasn't far from Waikiki, I think it would have been fine to take a taxi if we had participated with multiple people.

生き物相手なので運しだいということでしたが、遠目ですが潮吹きや尻尾は何度も見れたし
体のジャンプが1回、尻尾を打ち付けるのが1回見られて船内から歓声があがっていました。

口コミで日本語での説明がないということでしたが、今回は日本人のスタッフが同船していて
英語の解説に続き日本語でも簡単な説明をしてくれていました。
もう一つの船のプランとかなり迷ったのですが、ナバテック号にして大正解だと思いました。
こちらの船は小回りが利くらしく、くじらが見えた方向に船首を向けてくれるので
デッキのある前方で目をこらしている客は全員ほぼ同じ瞬間を見られます。
また日のあたる海面はかなりまぶしいので、太陽を後ろにした位置どりをしてくれるのも
クジラを見る必須条件だと思いました。

もう一つの船も近くにいて、実際にはそちらの船の方がクジラから近かったように見えましたが
太陽の向きだったのでかなりまぶしかったんじゃないかと思います。
そちらの方向に目をこらし続けるのは大変だったと思います。
またクジラが見えるデッキ側へ急いで移動しなくてはならない状況では
同行した家族全員が同じ光景を見るのは難しかったように思いましたので
少し高かったけれどナバテック号にして本当によかったと思います。
ただ送迎料金が少し高いかなと思います。
ワイキキから距離は全然なかったので、複数人での参加だったら
タクシーで行っても問題なかったかなと思います。

I was able to see about 10 whales! It was amazing!
Since they weren't that close, I wish I had brought binoculars.
The ocean and sky were beautiful, and I could see Diamond Head clearly.
I opted for the lunch option, but I wanted to see the whales and stayed on the deck the whole time, plus I had a bit of seasickness, so I couldn't eat at all. Personally, I think it was fine not to have lunch included.
I had a great time!

10頭くらい見れました！感動！
そんなに近くはないので、双眼鏡を持っていけばよかったです。
海も空もきれいでダイヤモンドヘッドもきれいに見えました☆
ランチ付きにしましたがクジラを見たくてずっとデッキにいたのと、軽い船酔いで全く食べられなかったので個人的にはランチ付けなくてよかったです(^^;;
楽しかったです♪

I'm a repeat visitor.
This time was the best experience yet!
Dolphins swam around us in close proximity, allowing us to see them up close.
I'm not very experienced with snorkeling and struggled with breathing, but I was able to enjoy it at my own pace without any pressure.
They provide thorough instructions and assistance every time, and I highly recommend this activity.

リピーターです。
今回は過去一番の大当たり！
イルカが近くをくるくる周回して泳いでくれましたので、とても近くで見ることができました。
私はシュノーケリングに不慣れで息継ぎにあっぷあっぷでしたが、無理強いもなく自分のペースで楽しめます。
毎回丁寧にレクチャー、アテンドしてくれますし、このアクティビティはおススメです。

I participated thinking there would be activities enjoyable for small children. We were able to see whales and turtles! The crew and all the other participants were from English-speaking countries, but we had no trouble enjoying ourselves.

小さい子供連れでも楽しめるアクティビティをと思って参加しました。
クジラもカメも見られました！
クルーも他の参加者もすべて英語圏の方々でしたが、支障なく楽しめました。

This tour was conducted in English, so there were mostly Westerners.
I could see the spouting in the distance, and although I couldn't capture it in photos, I did catch a glimpse of the head and tail quite close for a moment.
I lowered my rating a bit because I couldn't take photos, but that's not the fault of the tour.
The staff were also very considerate when my daughter felt unwell.

このいツアーは英語のツアーでしたので西洋人がほとんどでした。
遠くに潮吹きが見えたり、写真には残せませんでしたが、
結構近くに一瞬頭やしっぽが見えたりしました。
写真が残せなかったので少し評価をさげましたが、これはツアーの精ではないです。
スタッフも、娘が気分が悪くなった時などは、色々と気を使ってくれました。

I was hoping to see whales up close, but it felt like I was viewing them from a distance. I was able to see the spouts and tails several times, but I couldn't see the body or size of the whales; they were too far away to see clearly, which was different from what I expected. However, the view from the boat and the comfort inside the ship made it enjoyable, so I had a good time overall. (*^-^*)

近くでくじらを見れるのかなぁと思ってましたが遠くに見る感じでした。何回も潮吹きやしっぽは見れましたがくじらの胴体や大きさは見れず、、遠すぎてあまりよく見えず、思っていたのとは違いました。でも船の上からの景色や船の中も快適でクル－ズしたと思えば楽しかったです(*^-^*)

I thought it was rare to ride a submarine, so I participated. The shuttle bus arrived a bit later than scheduled and took us to the sea.

Near the coral reef, we were able to see fish and a few sea turtles. Since we hadn't planned to snorkel, it was great to see the fish swimming in the sea. Participating with my family made for some wonderful memories with photos.

I recommend bringing a jacket as it can get cold in the submarine.

潜水艦に乗ることも滅多にないと思い、参加しました。
送迎付きバスは、やや予定時間より遅くつき、海まで送迎してもらいました。

サンゴ礁の近くでは魚も見れて、ウミガメも数匹見れました～
シュノーケル等する予定がなかったため海で泳ぐ魚が見れたので良かったです。
家族で参加だったため、写真もいい思い出になりました。

潜水艦が寒いので上着を持っていくことをお勧めします。

My child wanted to kiss a dolphin, so we joined this tour. Sea Life Park is about an hour away by bus from Honolulu. The scenery was different from Honolulu, and we enjoyed our time on the bus as well. The experience of kissing and touching the dolphins was fun, and seeing them up close was truly moving. We weren't allowed to bring any cameras, so we had a photographer take pictures for us, but it cost $18 per photo, and if we wanted the data (CD), it would cost an additional $18 per photo. For our family of four, we were charged nearly $300 just for the data. It was quite expensive, and I was surprised. When I asked if they could reduce the number of photos, the staff made a really unpleasant face, which was frustrating.

子供がイルカとキスしたく、このツアーに参加しました。
ホノルルからバスで一時間ほど、離れたところにシーライフパークにあります。
ホノルルと異なる風景で、バスタイムも楽しめました。
肝心のイルカとキスや、タッチなども楽しくでき、間近にイルカを見れたことも
感動いっぱいです。
カメラなど一切持たせないため、カメラマンに撮影した貰いましたが、
1枚18ドルで、データ（CD）がほしいと思うと、さらに1枚18ドルかかります。
家族四人でデーターだけでも、300ドル近く請求されました。
あまり高くて、驚き、半分くらい減らしてお願いしたら、
すごく嫌な顔にされて、不愉快でした。

At first, I felt a bit scared when diving underwater, but after a while, fish and sea turtles came to me, and for some reason, my tension and fear disappeared, and I felt very healed. It was a wonderful moment. Since I dove in February, it was very cold when I came out of the water due to the wind, so I needed something to cover my body, like a windbreaker.

最初に水中にもぐる際、少し怖さがありましたが、しばらくすると魚や海亀が
来てくれて、なぜか緊張や怖さがとれ、とても癒されました。
とても素敵なひとときでした。
潜った時期が２月ともあって、水からあがってきたら、風でとても寒かったので、
ウインドブレーカーで体をおおうものが必要でした。

We went on the afternoon cruise on Valentine's Day 2016 that was suppose to leave at 3 p.m. We ended up leaving about 15 minutes late because we had to wait for a van coming from Waikiki with more riders and they were late. We did see whales about 2 miles off the Hilton Hawaiian Hotel. The crew was very friendly and we enjoyed the open bar. It was like a whale watching party on someone's private boat! We had so much fun, that we booked the 5:30 p.m. boat cruise that very same day! Again, the only disappointment was that the boat was suppose to depart at 5:30 p.m., but this time it did not depart until 6:15 p.m. (45 minutes later!) because again, we were waiting on a van that had gone to hotels in Waikiki to pick up more riders and they were late due to traffic. Our boat cruise was cut short by 45 minutes and we only stayed out on the ocean until 7 p.m. so we felt cheated out of ocean time. Again, the crew was friendly but when I pay to spend time on the ocean, I expect and want to spend the entire one and a half hours on the ocean. In the future, I would suggest to the boat company, not to wait for a late van of riders and penalize those who were on time. Or, make sure that your riders get their full time on the ocean by staying out longer if you depart late.

We had the most fun, guys on the trip were very friendly and outgoing. Can't wait to go back and do it again!

We woke up early and went, and we were able to see whales beautifully, so the whole family was satisfied and came back happy. If we have the chance to come to Hawaii again in winter, I would like to participate again.

朝早起きして行きましたが見事にクジラを見ることが出来て家族全員満足して帰ってきました、また冬にハワイに来る機会が有れば参加してみたいです。

A Japanese guide accompanied us on the shuttle bus, and there were announcements in English followed by Japanese translations on the ship. There was also another Japanese staff member on board.

I was able to spend the time without any inconvenience at all.

There were no participants on the breakfast course. Even without that option, coffee and tea were available for free. With just under 40 people in total, it felt very relaxed.

As for the whales, we were able to see them spouting several times. Although they were a bit far away, it was exciting to see them both over there and here.

Even without specific announcements, everyone was helpful, and I was able to enjoy my time with people from other countries!!

I was worried about seasickness since I was with my mother, but it was so calm that I hardly noticed we had set sail, and there was no rocking at all.

送迎バスから日本人ガイドが同行、船内のアナウンスも英語の後に日本語の通訳の説明がありました。船内にはもう一人日本語スタッフがいらっしゃいました。

全く不自由なく過ごせました。

朝食付きコースの方はいなかったです。無しのコースでもコーヒーや紅茶は飲み放題です。全員で40名弱、とても少なかったのでゆっくりできました。

肝心なクジラですが何度も潮吹きが見られました。少し遠いいですがあっちもこっちもという感じで盛り上がりました。

特にアナウンスがなくても皆さんが教えてくれるので他の国の方々と楽しく過ごせました！！

母と一緒で船酔いを心配していたのですが、出航したのもわからないくらい静かで全く揺れはなかったです。

I was anxious about whether we would see whales, but luckily we encountered them. They showed us spyhopping and breaching, which was very moving. The crew members were cheerful and kind, making it easy to participate with peace of mind. Since breakfast was included, I planned to eat after watching the whales, but when I returned to the boat, they had started clearing away breakfast, so I couldn't eat at my leisure, which was disappointing.

クジラが現れるかどうか、不安だったけど・・運よく遭遇でき・・スパイホップやブローも見せてくれ、とても感動しました。
クルーのメンバーも明るく親切で、安心して参加できました。
朝食付きだったので、クジラを見て朝食を食べようと、船内に戻ったら、朝食の片付けが始まっており、ゆっくり食べることが出来ず、残念でした。

The whales were just fantastic, and we saw two spyhops, lots of flukes and around a dozen blows. All in all a just wonderful sight. Breakfast buffet was only average but who cares about that??!!!!

Most amazing experience ever!!i. Suggest everone try this once in your life. Def bucket list stuff. The Staff was great. My wife can't swim I can't get her head under water she did it loved it and is a better person for it.

I could see a bit of the tail in the distance, but it was disappointing that I couldn't see it well. (I was hoping to see it up close!) As for the tour, the meals were of sufficient quantity, and while they weren't particularly delicious, they were average, so I was generally satisfied.

遠くに尾びれが少し見えましたが、良く見えなくて残念でした。（もっと近くで見えるのか？！と期待していたのですが...）
ツアーとしては、食事も十分な量，質も特に美味しい！という訳では無いですが普通なので、概ね満足でした。

My girlfriend and I wanted an uncomventional experience and found these guys. the entire experience was an unforgettable journey. The crew on the boat made us feel like we were life long friends and they put safety at the top of the list. We were close to the animals and got a glimpse into their environment. If you want to get in the water and see the Sharks and truly see the marine world as it is then take this adventure. You absolutely will not regret it. I will be booking a second go on our next trip!

We were lucky enough to see whales jumping out of water many times. Crew members were professional. They gave clear and accurate instructions on directions to which whales were just coming up to surface. Besides whale watch, the cruise trip itself was awesome. We had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful coastline of Oahu.

Transportation was completely hassle-free, allowing for a worry-free experience. During the cruise, the wind was incredibly strong, so women should pay attention to their clothing. I saw whales! Thank you for the amazing experience.

送迎などはまったく問題なく安心して参加できます。クルーズ中は風がものすごく強いので女性は服装に注意。クジラ見れました！感動体験をありがとうございました。

Saw lots of fish and sea turtles! The guides were very informative.

It was comfortable without any rocking on the large ship. I was lucky to see whales. I also enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki, making it a great cruise experience.

大きな船で揺れる事もなく快適でした。くじらを見る事ができてラッキーでした。ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの景色も見られて、クルーズとしても楽しめました。