All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

I participated with my 8-year-old daughter. Not only did we interact with dolphins, but we also swam with two dolphins, and one of them pushed us along with its belly. I was surprised by the high price, but I believe it became a lifelong memory for my daughter. One of the dolphins we swam with was the only Orfin (a hybrid of dolphin and whale) in the world.

Thank you, VELTRA, for your prompt email responses just before the tour and right before our departure from Japan.

８才の娘と参加しました。イルカとふれあうだけでなく２頭のイルカと一緒に泳いだり、イルカが足の裏を押し上げて泳いでくれたりしました。お値段は高めでびっくりしましたが、娘の一生の思い出になったと思います。一緒に泳いだイルカのうち一頭は、世界で唯一のオルフィン（イルカとクジラのハーフ）でした。

VELTRA様。ツアー催行直前、日本出発直前でも迅速なメール対応に感謝致します。

We had a great time. The staff was friendly, informative and helped settled the nerves of those that needed it. We were able to see sea turtles which was amazing. We saw, touched and fed the tropical fish. They took pictures of us underwater as well which will become a nice memory keepsake. A must do when visiting the island of O'ahu and so worth the money that we spent.

It was fun to sink to the bottom of the sea and see a lot of fish, but it was a bit disappointing that the colors were hard to distinguish and difficult to see.

海底に沈んでいって、たくさんの魚を見ることができて楽しかったが、色が分かりにくく、見えにくかったのが少し残念

Since my child is small, I was a bit anxious about interacting with wild dolphins, so we participated in this tour. We were able to touch the dolphins and even received kisses from them, making it a fun experience without any fear. While waiting, we could take photos in front of the pool, so even the older brothers who didn't sign up for the dolphin interaction tour were not bored. It was also nice that we could freely explore the park afterward.

小さい子供なので、野生のイルカとは、少し不安があったので、こちらのツアーで参加させて頂きました。
イルカに触る事が出来て、キスしてもらったりで、怖がる事なく、楽しい体験になりました。見学するのも、プール前で、写真撮影しながら待てたりと
イルカと遊ぶツアーに、申し込みしてないお兄ちゃん達も、退屈せず待てました。
後は、自由に、パークを回る事も出来て良かったです。

The captain is really good at finding the surface of the sea where the dolphins are! When we spotted them, we jumped in, and after the group swam away, we moved the boat... we repeated this three times. It was truly moving. We even saw baby dolphins and dolphins playing and spinning around.

After that, we moved again to meet the sea turtles, but unfortunately, there were only tropical fish... Still, we enjoyed seeing pufferfish, horse mackerel, and colorful fish. It's nature, so it can't be helped! I'm glad we got to see them at the North Shore beach (laughs).

On the way back, we waited at the port for about an hour for the shuttle bus to arrive, possibly because the road was congested. But thanks to that, all our swimsuits dried, and we were able to take a nap in the shade and have lunch at a nearby cafeteria. I recommend the lunch at the blue building! However, for those who were in a hurry, it must have been a frustrating hour...

Next, I might challenge myself to university!

とにかく船長が、イルカのいる海面を見つけるのが上手い！！
いたら飛び込んで、また群れが去ったらボートで移動して…を3回繰り返しました。
本っっ当に感動します。赤ちゃんイルカや、クルクル回って遊ぶイルカも見れました。

その後はまた移動してウミガメに会いに行ったんですが、残念ながら熱帯魚しかおらず…それでもフグや鯵、カラフルな魚と楽しめましたp(^_^)q
自然相手なので仕方ないですよね☆ノースショアのビーチで見ておいて良かった（笑）

帰りは道が混んでいたのか、送迎バスが到着するまで小一時間港で待ちました。でもそのお陰で全部水着も乾いたし、木陰でお昼寝、近くのカフェテリアでランチまでできちゃいましたp(^_^)qブルーの建物のランチ、お勧めです！
でも、焦っていた人にとっては、じれったい1時間だったでしょう…

つぎは大学にチャレンジしようかな♪(´ε｀ )

Such a wonderful crew! They were so nice. My grandchildren, from 17 to 26, loved the experience and their patience with my inability to get my ears cleared, yet able to get my picture underwater, was awesome! Thanks to a really wonderful crew! Had a great time! Oh, yeah, I can't swim not one stroke and I wasn't afraid, just wish my ears had cooperated!

Wasn't what I expected. It was pretty underwater but you don't maneuver the scooter yourself. It's not motorized or anything. The divers maneuver you by hand. But it was still a memorable experience.

Last time, my child was 2 years old and seemed to have no memory of it, and since they were still small, it was difficult to participate in the wild dolphin tour, so we joined.
The price is high... The photo cost also went up by 5 dollars compared to last time... I bought it anyway.
However, my child enjoyed it, so that was good.
After interacting with the dolphins, there wasn't much else to see; it felt like it was just about the dolphins.
The meals were also expensive, and the locals brought their own food.
If the goal is to interact with dolphins, I think it's a good tour.

前回は子供が2歳で、記憶がないようだったのと、まだ小さく野生イルカツアーの参加が難しかったので、参加しました。
値段は高いです…。写真も前回より5ドル上がってました…。買いましたが。
しかし、子供は楽しんでいたので良かったです。
イルカと触れ合った後は、あまり見るものもなく、イルカだけという感じでした。
食事も高くて、地元の人は持参してました。
イルカと触れ合うことが目的なら、いいツアーだと思います。

You can interact with dolphins, and the children seemed to have a great time. Since each person has their own time to interact with the dolphins, the overall waiting time can be a bit long, which is a slight downside. The transportation included a shuttle, so I was fast asleep on the bus... I think this kind of travel is convenient.

It might depend on the season, but the water was a bit cold. There were people who got out of the pool early.

As I mentioned in the photos, you can also see a dolphin show. However, since it's in English, I couldn't really understand what they were saying.

The show itself is better in Japan.

イルカと触れあうことができ、子どもも楽しそうでした。
1人ひとりがイルカと触れあう時間があるために、トータルでの待ち時間が長いのが少し難点でしょうか。
送迎付きだったので、バスの中は熟睡・・・。
こういう移動も楽だと思います。

時期によるかもしれませんが、水が少し冷たかったです。先にプールから上がっている人もいました。

写真にも載せましたが、イルカショーも見られます。
が、当然英語なので、何を言っているのかはよくわからず。

ショー自体は日本の方がよいですね。

Since I was accompanied by an elderly person and a child, I booked a submarine tour where we could enjoy the underwater scenery without getting wet.

We took a boat from the beach out to sea and approached the submarine to board it. Although the sea was a bit murky due to the storm, we were still able to fully enjoy the underwater views. It seemed that the scenery was better on the left side than on the right side of the submarine. Additionally, while you can listen to explanations in Japanese through headphones inside the submarine, having some understanding of English allows you to enjoy the real-time commentary even more.

老人とコドモが同行していたので、水に濡れることなく海中景色が楽しめる、潜水艦ツアーを申し込みました。

浜辺からボートで沖に出て、沖にいる潜水艦に近づいて乗り込みます。
嵐の後だったので、多少、海が濁っていたようですが、それでも充分に海中の景色を堪能できました。
潜水艦では、右側よりも左側のほうが、景色は良かったようです。
なお、潜水艦内ではヘッドフォンで日本語の説明を聞くことができますが、多少でも英語が分かったほうが、リアルタイムの説明を聞けるので、より楽しめます。

I could only see the whale's fins and tail, but the deep blue, beautiful sea was stunning! Also, there were so many people that when the whale appeared, everyone crowded to that side, so I couldn't take many photos of the whale!

クジラは手や尾しか見れなかったのですが、真っ青で綺麗な海がとてもきれいでした！
また、人数がとても多くてクジラが現れるとそっち側に皆が寄るのでクジラの写真はあまり撮れなかったです！

I was torn between the Star of Honolulu and the Navatek, but choosing the Navatek based on experiences was the right decision. The morning tour doesn't include a meal, but since the goal was to see whales, it actually worked out well (lunch is after disembarking, back in Waikiki). We set sail almost at the same time as the Star, but even after the Star returned to port about 30 minutes after reaching the viewpoint, we continued to search for whales. The vessel is specifically designed for whale watching, making it very easy to see, and I highly recommend it.

スターオブホノルル号かこちらかで悩んだのですが、体験談などをもとにナバテック号を選んだのは正解でした。午前のツアーで食事もついていませんが、クジラを見るのが目的なのでむしろ良かったとも言えます（ランチは下船後、ワイキキに戻って）。スター号とほぼ同時に出航しましたが、スター号がビューポイント到着から30分くらいで帰港していった後も、クジラを求めて動いてくれました。船体もホエールウオッチング専用にできているのでとても見やすくおすすめです。

I was able to see the whales! However, they were too far away, just barely... I was hoping for splashes like in the photos, so I was a bit disappointed.

くじらは見れました！
しかし、遠すぎて、かろうじて・・・でした。
写真のような波しぶきを期待しちゃったので、
ちょっと残念でした。

Last time, my child was small and a bit scared, but this time we had a fantastic experience with the dolphin kiss and were very satisfied. There are many hands-on experiences here, but you can also spend a leisurely day just watching.

前回は子供が小さくて少しビビッてたのですが、今回はドルフィンのキスに大はしゃぎで大満足の体験ができました。ここは体験型が多いですが、見るだけでも一日ゆっくりできますよ。

The crew was very cool and helpful, they seemed quite knowledgeable and very helpful and conscientious of people's needs. It felt like Shark Week for real!!! We would recommend this activity for anyone looking for fun and something awesome to remember for years to come.

Incredible experience, there were up to 10 sharks at some points, coming up close to the cage. It was very safe and secure at all times.

our adventure was awesome, first i didnt think that we were going to see any sharks, but as soon as our boat arrived at the cage, about 15 good sized sharks circled the boat. being in the cage seeing the sharks up close was amazing>

I participated in this tour during my first visit to Hawaii.

On the day of the tour, we traveled to the port via a shared bus that stopped at various hotels in Waikiki. During the ride, we received an explanation about the tour.

It seems that the snorkeling spots vary by day, and since the dolphins are completely wild, there’s no guarantee that we will see them. Some days we might encounter around 80 dolphins, while other days we might only see about 20, or in the worst case, none at all. However, since this is nature, there's nothing we can do about it, and it can't be helped. Hearing this made me even more excited as I swayed in the bus.

Once we arrived at the port, we used the restroom, changed out of our clothes, and put on our swimsuits. At this time, they also offered wetsuit rentals, which I believe were around $20, so those who needed one could wear it. By the way, my husband and I thought we would be fine without one, but about half of the participants rented wetsuits.

When it was time to board the boat, I had imagined a somewhat larger vessel, but it felt more like a boat than a ship. Therefore, there was some rocking, so I recommend that anyone prone to motion sickness take some medication beforehand. I personally tend to get quite seasick, so I took some in advance.

After the boat set sail, we spent some time searching for dolphins in the vast ocean, but surprisingly, there were no dolphin detectors on board; we were relying solely on the captain's instincts and experience to find them! I was quite shocked and my anxiety and excitement grew.

Despite my worries, the scenery along the west coast of Oahu was incredibly mystical and beautiful. Unlike Waikiki Beach, it was very quiet and was described as a sacred place for the locals. However, since the name was unfamiliar to me, I forgot the location...

As we were swaying on the boat, the captain made a delightful announcement that there was a pod of dolphins! Everyone quickly put on their snorkeling gear and jumped into the water at the signal.

Following the guide, we proceeded and... there they were! A few dolphins were gracefully swimming at a depth of about 10 meters, and we could see them right below us! However, since we were wearing life jackets and floating on the surface, it didn’t feel like we were swimming with the dolphins. Instead, it felt like we were observing them from above, but I was still so happy to see wild dolphins!

Since dolphins are always swimming and moving, they soon swam away, and we returned to the boat to head in the direction they had gone and entered the water again.

Then, we were able to see another pod of dolphins, and this time, if we listened closely, we could hear their squeaky sounds! The guide also heard the sounds and mentioned that the dolphins were playing.

I don't know if the dolphins were calling out to us, but I felt incredibly happy to have such a precious experience!

After that, we moved by boat again and were taken to see the home of some sea turtles in the ocean. We were able to see about 10 wild sea turtles swimming leisurely up close! Sea turtles come up to the surface to breathe every few minutes, so even as we floated, we could see their faces right in front of us! As someone who loves turtles more than any other creature, I was even more excited about seeing the wild sea turtles than the dolphins!

This tour allowed us to see both wild dolphins and sea turtles, providing a truly rare and happy experience. I hope to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii.

I apologize for my clumsy writing, but I hope it serves as a reference for anyone who reads it. Thank you!

初めてのハワイで参加しました。

当日はワイキキの各ホテルを周る乗合いバスで港まで移動します。
その車内で、まずツアーの説明を受けます。

シュノーケリングするスポットは日によって違うようで、イルカも完全に野生なので、必ず会えるという確約はありませんという事でした。
日によっては80匹程のイルカに会えたり、20匹程しか会えなかったり、最悪全くいないという事もあるそうです。
でもそれも自然相手なのでどうする事もできないし、仕方がないという事でした。
私はそんな話を聞いてますますドキドキしながら、バスに揺られていました。

そして港に着くと、トイレを済ませて、着ていた服を脱ぎ、あらかじめ着用していた水着姿になります。
この時、ウェットスーツの貸し出しも行っていて、たしか20ドルだったと思いますので、必要な方はこちらも着用します。
ちなみに私たち夫婦は大丈夫だろうと思い借りませんでしたが、半数の方が借りていました。

そしていざ船に乗り込むのですが、私は勝手にちょっとした大きさのある船を想像してましたが、船というよりボートに近いかなという感じがしました。
そのためやはり揺れはありますので、乗り物酔いされる方は酔い止めを飲んで行かれる事をお勧めします。
私自身、普段から乗り物酔いが激しいタイプなので、あらかじめ飲んでいきました。

ボートが出港してしばらくの間、ひたすら広い海を進みながらイルカを探すのですが、驚く事にイルカ探知機などは装備しておらず、ただただ船長さんの感覚と経験だけで探すということでした‼︎
私はかなり驚きながらますます不安とドキドキが増していきました。

ただそんな不安を感じながらも、オアフ島西海岸沿いの景色はとても神秘的で綺麗でした。
ワイキキビーチとは違いとても静かで、地元の人達にとって神聖な場所であるというお話でした。
が、聞きなれない名前だった為、地名を忘れてしまいました、、、汗

そうこうしてボートに揺られていると、なんと船長さんからイルカの群れがいるという嬉しい発表が、、、‼︎
すぐにシュノーケリングを着けて海に入る大勢になり、合図とともに海へ飛び込みます。

そしてガイドさんの後に続いて進んで行くと、、、い、いました‼︎
数頭のイルカの群れが、水深10メートル⁇くらいのところを優雅に泳いでいて、私達の真下に見る事ができました‼︎
ただ、私達はライフジャケットを着用して水面に浮かんでいるので、水深何メートルも下にいるイルカと、一緒に泳いでいるという感覚ではなかったです。
ただイルカが群れで泳ぐ様子を私達が上から見ているというという感じでしたが、それでも野生のイルカに会えただけですごく嬉しかったです‼︎

イルカは常に泳いで移動しているので、しばらくするとみんな行ってしまい、私達も一旦ボートに戻り、イルカが進んで行った方向に先回りして、再度海へ入る事になりました。

すると、またイルカの群れを見る事ができたのですが、今度はよく耳を澄ましていると、キィキィキィ、、、というイルカの鳴き声を聞くことができました‼︎
ガイドさんも鳴き声を聞いていて、イルカが遊んでいたねと言っていました。

イルカが私達に向かって声をかけてくれたのかは分かりませんが、貴重な体験ができてすごく幸せな気持ちになりました‼︎

その後、再度ボートで移動し、海中にあるウミガメのおうちに案内してもらいました。
10匹程の野生のウミガメがゆったり泳いでいる光景をすぐ近くで見る事ができました‼︎
ウミガメは数分毎に空気を吸うために水面に上がってくるので、プカプカ浮いてる私達でも、すぐ間近で顔を見る事ができました‼︎
実は生き物の中で1番カメが好きな私は、イルカ以上に野生のウミガメに興奮しっぱなしでした‼︎

このツアーでは野生のイルカにもウミガメにも会えて、とっても貴重な幸せな体験ができました。
次回ハワイに行った際にも、また会いに行けたらなと思います。

つたない文章でしたが、少しでも読んで頂いた方の参考になれば幸いです。
ありがとうございました。

We went out to sea on a boat that can hold about 20 people, crossing rough waves. We were the only Japanese there. We were divided into three groups and entered the cage in turn. The sharks gathered due to the sound of the boat's engine, so we were able to see many of them! They are not carnivorous and are said to be a type that does not attack humans, so we could enjoy it with peace of mind. While waiting on the boat and inside the cage, it rocked quite a bit, so almost everyone got seasick. Everyone who was lively and energetic on the way out was silent and exhausted on the way back... it was a good memory (laughs). As noted in the precautions, it's definitely better to take motion sickness medication. Also, it can get cold if the wind is strong, so I think it's a good idea to bring something to wear and a bath towel to dry off quickly.

20人乗りくらいのボートで荒波をこえ沖まで出ました。
日本人は私たちだけでした。
3グループに分けられ、順番に檻に入ります。
サメはボートのエンジン音で集まってくるのでたくさん見れました！
肉食ではないので人は襲わない種類らしく、安心して楽しめました。
待っている間のボートも、檻の中も、かなり揺れるのでほぼ全員船酔いしてました。
行きはノリノリで元気だったみんなが帰りは無言でぐったり。。。いい思い出です（笑）
注意事項にもあるとおり、酔い止めは絶対飲んだ方がいいですね。
あと、風が強いと寒いので羽織るものとすぐ体をふけるようにバスタオルは持って行った方がいいと思います。

We participated as a couple. We were moved to see wild dolphins and sea turtles! In particular, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and many dolphins swam right beside us. There were also a variety of colorful fish. They provided cheese for feeding, and when we threw it, they gathered around us. The boat ride was quite bumpy. Snorkels and fins are free, but wetsuits are available for rent at a cost. You can choose the size of the fins, but you cannot choose the snorkel, so if you have a smaller face or are uncomfortable using something someone else has used, it's better to bring your own. I brought mine. If you're not a strong swimmer, you can also borrow a float. If you bring an underwater camera, you can take many wonderful photos. After getting out of the water, it can be cold, so I think it's a good idea to bring a rash guard. You'll need to change in a public restroom that isn't very clean, so it's best to bring clothes that are easy to change into.

夫婦で参加しました。野生のイルカにもウミガメにも会えて感動しました！特に、イルカは群れに出会うことができ、たくさんのイルカがすぐそばをスーッと泳いでいきました。その他にも色とりどりの魚がいました。餌用のチーズをいただけるので、それを捲くと近くに集まってきました。移動はボートでかなり揺れます。シュノーケルとフィンは無料、ウェットスーツは有料貸出になります。フィンはサイズを選べますが、シュノーケルは選べないので、女性で顔が小さい方や知らない人が口にいれたものを使用するのに抵抗がある方は持参したほうがいいです。私は自分のを持ち込みました。泳ぎの苦手な方は浮き輪も貸してもらえます。水中カメラを持っていけば素敵な写真がたくさん撮れます。水からあがった後、寒いのでラッシュガードも持ち込むといいと思います。着替えはあまり綺麗ではない公衆トイレで済ませることになりますので、簡単に着替えられる服を持っていくといいと思います。

The plan to play with dolphins was fantastic. I was worried about the water being cold after reading some comments, but it wasn't cold at all for the 11 AM plan! Plus, we got to touch the dolphins multiple times, and they seemed to enjoy it; they really like humans. After getting out of the water, we took a quick shower and then watched the show, so our swimsuits dried quickly. There was even a child around 2 years old who participated while being held. There are explanations in Japanese as well.

We wandered around the park from around 9 AM, participated in the event at 11 AM, watched the show at noon, and then took a break with some ice cream... before we knew it, it was time to head home. Of course, you get dirty from being in the pool, but a quick shower is all you need. There are changing rooms, but I think it's best to come dressed as if you're at the beach.

イルカと戯れるプラン。腰までの入水、コメントを見て水が冷たそうだと心配していたのですが…11時からのプランだったら全然寒くない！！しかもイルカに何度も何度も触ることもできて、イルカもそれを楽しんでいる、人間が好きみたい＾＾水から上がると、シャワー浴びてすぐにショーを見れば水着もすぐに乾くｗ2歳くらいの子供も抱っこされて参加してましたよ。日本語の説明もあります。

9時ごろからパーク内をうろうろ→11時イベントに参加→12時ショーを見て→アイスでも食べて休憩…としているうちに帰る時間になりました。
もちろんプールに入るので汚れます、シャワーをササッと浴びるだけです。更衣室はありますが、海辺にいるくらいのつもりの恰好で来るのがいいかと思います。

This time, I participated with my brother. I was surprised that the tour start time changed from 9:00 to 6:00 the day before, but it turned out to be better to start at 6:00 for the dolphins' sleeping schedule and the scenery of the mountains on the West Coast. At the dolphin spot, we encountered a pod of about 50 dolphins and had fun swimming with them. The sound of the dolphins was impressive. We also got to swim with turtles. Since the instructor had given us cheese beforehand, we were able to see the fish up close as they went for the bait.

There were about five turtles near their habitat, and we swam alongside them, but they seemed used to people and swam leisurely.

The travel time from Waikiki to the West Coast was about 1 hour. I think we spent about 2 hours out on the water. The instructor had prepared free motion sickness medication for us on the bus beforehand, so I was able to enjoy snorkeling without getting seasick. We arrived back in Waikiki around 11:30.

I hope to challenge myself with Dolphin University next time.

今回は、兄弟での参加となりました
前日に9:00ツアースタート予定が6:00になりびっくりしましたが、イルカの睡眠時間と西海岸の山肌の景色が6:00スタートの方が良いそうなので結果良かったです。イルカスポットでは、50頭くらいの群れと遭遇。し、一緒に泳ぐことができ楽しかったです。イルカの鳴き声が印象的でした。また、亀とも一緒に泳ぐことができました。インストラクターに事前にチーズをもらっていたので、餌に食いつく魚をまじかで見ることができました。
亀は住処付近に5匹程度おり、並走して泳ぎましたが、人慣れしているのか、のんびり泳いでいました。

ワイキキから西海岸までの所要時間は1h。海に出ていた時間は2hくらいだったと思います。事前に行きのバスでインストラクターさんに無料で酔い止め薬を準備してもらえていたので船酔いをすることもなくシュノーケルを楽しむことができました。ワイキキ到着は11:30くらいでした。

次回イルカ大学に挑戦できればと思います。

The dolphin middle school was canceled for various reasons, and we were upgraded to Dolphin University for free, so the following is a review of Dolphin University.

● Positive Points
Thank you to all the friendly staff who worked hard to support everyone until we saw the dolphins.

Although the time was short, it was great to see wild dolphins and sea turtles up close.

I was also quite happy to be able to eat Leonard's famous malasadas in Hawaii.

● Negative Points
I was very anxious because the bus was quite late for the morning pickup time. When I called the hotel front desk to confirm, I was informed that "the bus seems to have just arrived at the hotel," but the bus had not yet arrived at the pickup location, which made me even more anxious. It came a few minutes later, though...

I purchased a lot of photos, but most of them were of people I didn't know, and there weren't many photos of us, so I felt that $60 was expensive.

イルカ中学は諸事情で中止となり、イルカ大学に無料でランクアップになった為、下記はイルカ大学のレビューになります。


●良かった点
参加者全員がイルカを見るまで凄く頑張ってサポートしてくれたフレンドリーなスタッフの皆さん、ありがとうございました。

時間は短かったですが、結構近くで野生のイルカやウミガメを見ることが出来て良かったです。

ハワイで有名なレナーズのマラサダが食べられたのも結構嬉しかったです。


●悪かった点
朝のピックアップ時間にバスがかなり遅れた為、非常に不安になりました。ホテルのフロントから電話して確認したら『今、ホテルに到着したようです。』とご連絡頂いたのにピックアップ場所にまだバスは来ておらず、更に不安になりました。その後、数分後に来ましたが…

購入した写真の枚数は多かったですが知らない人の写真が大半で、あまり自分達が写っている写真がなかったのに60ドルは高いと感じました。

Since I was going to Hawaii, I wanted to have experiences that can only be done there! So I decided to participate!!

My impression of the experience is simply moving! I joined with the mindset of just wanting to see wild dolphins, but I was pleasantly surprised in a good way♡

On the morning of the event, a school bus picked us up around 6 AM near the hotel. It’s about a one-hour ride, but there was an explanation of the schedule and safety precautions on the bus, so I think it’s better to get plenty of sleep the night before since you won’t be able to nap. It also takes a lot of energy...

After arriving at the site, we immediately boarded the boat and set off! For those who want, there’s a rental of wetsuits for $10. We didn’t rent them, but it was quite cold on the boat, and it could help prevent sunburn, so it might have been a good idea to borrow one.

Within about 30 minutes of departure, we arrived at Makua Beach, a sacred place on Oahu. We received information that there were dolphins nearby!! Then, we saw countless dolphins jumping in a spot where we could clearly see them with the naked eye. We got excited, prepared ourselves, and entered the water. It was truly moving to see the dolphins playing right in front of us and to hear their sounds!! We encountered about 70-80 dolphins!!

After enjoying the dolphins thoroughly, we moved to a snorkeling spot and had fun snorkeling. This is the home of the turtles. As soon as we entered, we encountered a family of four turtles! The fish were beautiful too!

After returning to shore and changing, we took the bus back to Waikiki. We were able to return to the hotel by around noon, so we could make good use of the afternoon!

Even for us, who aren’t very good swimmers, we had a great time! I’m thinking I want to enroll in Dolphin University next!

せっかくハワイに行くのだから、ハワイでしか出来ない体験がしたい！と思い参加を決めました！！

参加した感想はとにかく感動です！野生のイルカが見れたらなーくらいの気持ちで参加しましたが、いい意味でとっても裏切られました♡

当日の朝は早く6時くらいにホテル付近までスクールバスでお迎え。
1時間ほどの移動ですが、バスの中でスケジュールの説明や安全に関する諸注意があり、寝ることが出来ないので前日はたっぷり睡眠をとって参加した方がいいと思います。体力も相当使うので、、、。

現地に到着後すぐにボートに乗り込み出発！希望者には$10でウェットスーツの貸し出しがあります。私達は借りませんでしたが、ボートの上はとても寒いのと日焼け防止にもなるので、借りてもよかったかも。

ボートが出発して30分もたたないくらいでオアフ島の聖地マクアビーチに到着。付近にイルカがいるとの情報が！！すると肉眼ではっきりわかるくらいのところで無数のイルカがジャンプしていました。興奮しながら準備をし、海に入りました。目の前をイルカたちが遊んでいたり、イルカの声が聞こえたり、本当に感動しました！！70-80頭くらいのイルカに会えました！！

充分にイルカを楽しんだ後はシュノーケルスポットへ移動し、シュノーケルを楽しみました。ここはカメのおうち。入ってすぐに4匹のカメの親子に出会えました！魚もきれいでした！

岸に戻って着替えて、またバスでワイキキへ。12時くらいにはホテルに戻れるので午後も有効活用出来ます！

泳ぎがあまり得意でない私達でもとっても楽しむことが出来ました！
次はイルカ大学に入学したいなーと思います！

My girlfriend and I decided to do this as a spur of the moment adventure and it was well worth it. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the sharks we would be seeing. The boat fit 16 people so we were split into two groups of 8 that took turns going into the cage. The cage was large and was able to fit 8 people comfortably. The instant I went underwater there were three sharks just swimming right by the cage. We ended up seeing about 6-8 different sharks and it was a surreal experience. I would highly recommend this trip!

This time, we participated as a couple on our honeymoon trip to Hawaii. Since it was our first overseas trip, we had some anxiety, but once we joined, that anxiety quickly disappeared. During the welcome and snorkeling, both local guides and Japanese staff were there to guide us, so we felt safe using the services.

To our surprise, we spotted a pod of dolphins shortly after departing by boat, and with the guide's signal to go, we jumped into the water. With the call of "Look down!" we were able to see many dolphins. Watching the dolphins swim happily, even though we are not great swimmers, we had a wonderful time.

After moving to another spot, we were able to swim with colorful and cute Hawaiian fish. Just when we thought we couldn't find a sea turtle, one surfaced for air right near us, which was both surprising and delightful.

Next time, I definitely want to enroll in other schools as well. Thank you for the enjoyable time.

今回、ハワイへの新婚旅行で夫婦二人で参加させていただきました。
初めての海外旅行ということで不安な気持ちがありましたが、参加してみるとその不安もあっという間なくなりました。
お迎えやシュノーケリングでは、現地の方とともに日本人の方が終始ガイドや誘導をしていたでいたので、安心して利用させていただくことができました。

驚くことに船で出発してすぐにイルカの群れを発見することができ、誘導員さんのGOの合図で海へ飛び込み「下を見て！」の声とともに、たくさんのイルカをみることができました。イルカたちが気もち良さそうに泳ぐ姿を見ながら、泳ぎが苦手な私たち夫婦も楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

また、ポイントを移動してからは、ハワイらしいカラフルな可愛い魚たちと泳ぐことができました。
なかなかウミガメを見つけることができないなと思っていると、ちょうど息継ぎに上がってきたウミガメが私たちのすぐ近くにいたので、驚くとともに嬉しかったです。

次回は是非、他の学校にも入学してみたいと思います。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

I participated with my husband and our 5-year-old child.

As soon as we left the hotel, it started to rain... Our guide, Sue, said, "It's the first rain in six months. But don't worry! This rain is a cleansing rain!" True to her words, by the time we reached the sea, the rain had stopped and the blue sky began to peek through.

However, it's definitely better to rent a wetsuit. It was cold on the boat due to the wind, and I've heard that jellyfish have been appearing lately. Everyone in our group rented wetsuits.

Once we got out to sea, we immediately saw a pod of dolphins! Moreover, they came to us without us having to chase them, swimming right below and beside us while we just floated in the water. Just before we got back on the boat, a huge school of sardines came by, allowing us to experience being surrounded by a black mass of fish. Apparently, this is not something that usually happens. We also saw about five sea turtles. It was so much fun!

Since it was our child's first time at the sea, I was a bit worried, thinking, "Will he be okay?" but he seemed to have a great time.

Above all, our guide Sue was incredibly entertaining. She provided detailed instructions because not paying attention could lead to injuries or cause the dolphins to escape, but she delivered the information with plenty of humor, which really lifted the mood.

My husband is more of an indoor person, so he didn't have high expectations for Hawaii's activities, but he said, "Let's come again! Since I don't have much stamina, let's do this again in middle school!"

We truly had a valuable experience. Thank you very much!!

《It's mentioned that it's good to bring some cash, but you should definitely have around $100 for the wetsuit rental, the photo fee of $50 (you can choose between data or CD), and tips.》

主人と５歳の子供の３人で参加しました。

ホテルを出ると雨…。ガイドのスーさんも「半年ぶりの雨です。でも大丈夫！この雨はお掃除の雨ですから！」との事。言葉通り、海へ着く頃には雨もあがって青空がのぞいてきました。

ただ、ウエットスーツはレンタルした方が絶対いいです。船の上は風もあって寒いのと、最近はクラゲがでるらしいので。私たちが参加したグループは皆レンタルしてました。

海へでると、すぐにイルカの群がいました～！しかも、おっかけなくてもイルカの方から来てくれたので、海に浮いてるだけで下や横を通ってくれました。船にあがるちょっと前にイワシの大群がやってきて、黒い群れの中に身を置くという体験もできました。普通こんなことは無いらしいです。ウミガメも５匹くらい見れました。めっちゃ楽しかったです。

５歳の子供は海へ行くのも初めてだったので「大丈夫かな？」と思っていたのですが、すごく楽しそうでした。

なんと言っても、ガイドのスーさんがとても楽しかったです。
説明を聞いていないと怪我につながったり、イルカが逃げたりするので、細かく注意が入るのですが、それもユーモアたっぷりに話してくださって場を盛り上げてくださってました。

主人はインドア派なので、あまりハワイのアクティビティに期待をしていなかったようなのですが「また来よう！！体力無いから次も中学で！」と言っているほどです。

本当に貴重な体験ができました。ありがとうございました！！


《多少の現金を持っていった方がいいと書いてありますが、ウエットスーツ代、写真代の50ドル(←データかCDを選択できる）、チップ代の合計１００ドル程はもっていった方がいいですよ》

I was so scared but it was amazing!! The staff was so funny and so great!! The boat ride alone was so beautiful!! It's a beautiful location!! So many sharks!! They were all around a us!! It was amazing! I highly recommend motion sickness aides if your not use to the boat rocking!! It was a tour I would visit again!!

I was filled with excitement as I boarded the car for my first submarine experience.

I felt thrilled even while on the boat from Ala Moana Harbor to the offshore location. When we arrived at the point, the announcement mentioned that the previous submarine was surfacing. Bubbles formed, and in no time, the submarine appeared right in front of us. Finally, it was our turn to board. Due to the steep stairs, we slowly descended backwards into the submarine.

My first impression was that, despite being a premium experience, the windows inside the submarine were quite small. Following the crew's guidance, I took my seat. The dive began, and we descended to the seabed. Since I participated in the Japanese tour, I had no trouble with the language, and the explanations were easy to understand. However, depending on the direction we were seated, the season, and the ocean currents, visibility was not very clear, which was disappointing. Given my high expectations, I felt let down.

初めての潜水艦乗船に、わくわく気分で迎えの車に乗車。

アラモアナハーバーから沖合いまでの船の中でもわくわく。
ポイントに着くと船内放送にて前の潜水艦が浮上して来るとのこと。泡が立ちアッという間に潜水艦が目の前に浮上。
やっと順番が来て乗船開始。急な階段の為、後ろ向きにてゆっくり、ゆっくり下り船内に。
第一印象は、プレミアムの割には、船内の窓が狭い。船員さんの案内に従い着席。
潜水が開始され海底へ。
日本語ツアー参加なので言葉には困らず、案内も分かりやすかったが、座る方向、季節、海流にもよるのだろうか？あまり鮮明に見えず残念。
期待が大きかった分、がっかりしてしまった。

I reunited with my daughter, who is studying abroad in Honolulu, and our family after a long time. My daughter, who had been feeling mentally weak, found healing through her interaction with dolphins, and it seems she is starting to blend in with the locals. I am grateful for this encounter!

ホノルルで留学中の娘と家族で久しぶりに合流しました。
メンタル的に弱っていた娘の心もイルカとの触れ合いで癒され、地元にも溶け込みつつあるようです。
この出会いに感謝します！