All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 2-4

I participated in the tour at the movie village and the secret beach. The movie village was very good, but the secret beach felt like being under a tent due to heavy rain, and when I finally thought the bus would come to pick us up, it took a long time to arrive, leaving me with a negative impression. I understand that the weather was a factor, but what I found disappointing was that I left something on the return bus, and when I inquired about it, I didn't receive proper assistance. They said they would check and get back to me, but I never heard from them. I know it's my fault for leaving something behind overseas, but I felt the response was quite poor. It's disappointing.

ツアー自体は、映画村とシークレットビーチに参加しました。 映画村はとても良かったのですが、シークレットビーチは大雨でほとんどテントの下にいるような感じで、やっと帰れると思ったらなかなかバスが迎えに来なく良い印象がありません。天気の問題もあったのでしょうがないのですが、私が残念だと感じたのが、帰りのバスに忘れ物をしてしまい問い合わせたところまともに対応してもらえず確認して折り返すと言って連絡がなかったこと。
海外で忘れ物をしたこちらが悪いのですが、あまりにも対応が酷いように感じました。残念です。

I went in April, and it was cold. It feels even colder with the wind, so wearing a wetsuit makes it more enjoyable. Be careful with rash guards, as they can make you feel even colder when the wind blows. The water is clear, and there are fish and turtles, so I think girls and children would like it. If you have a waterproof camera, you can take pictures. Non-waterproof cameras are not allowed because they could get damaged.

4月に行きましたが寒いです。風があると尚更寒いのでウェット来たほうが楽しめます。ラッシュガードは風が吹くと余計寒いので注意が必要です。水が綺麗で魚や亀がいますので女の子や子供は好きと思います。
カメラは防水なら撮って貰えます。非防水は壊す危険があるとかで撮ってもらえません。

Great day on the secret beach. Although there are only a few kayaks & SUP's, the 8 of us had plenty of time on them. Beach chairs provided and we took picnic. The area to use equipment is blocked off and is a tad smaller than we would have liked. Also the area is over a reef so if you fall in the water be careful. Enjoy

The crew was friendly and knowledgeable! It was great to be able to sail. Out of KoOlina instead of driving into Honolulu! We were lucky enough to get up close and personal on our Snuba dive with a hospitable sea turtle! A+

I participated in the afternoon tour. I was a bit worried about the weather as it was slightly cloudy that day, but once the boat set sail, the sun came out, and I was able to see the beautiful sandbar. The malasadas served on the boat were freshly made, still warm, and fluffy.

We landed on the sandbar! The water was at calf height due to the low tide, and we played by lying down and jumping, while the staff captured the moments with a camera. Before the sea turtles appeared, a little squid also made a guest appearance (laughs), receiving cheers of "So cute!!" from the young women (laughs).

Then we went snorkeling at the coral reef. Guided by the staff, we snorkeled while observing the coral reef. We were also able to see the sea turtles that came to visit us. Lunch was served buffet style, with a variety of options including meat, salad, fruit, bread, and rice. I didn't eat much, but everyone else went back for seconds multiple times.

There are various things to keep in mind when participating, but the staff kindly explains everything. Even those who are snorkeling for the first time have practice time, so it's all good! (Those who can't swim can rest on the boat.) Also, if you book through VELTRA, you can rent prescription masks, so those with poor eyesight can enjoy snorkeling without worry.

If you have a waterproof camera like I do, you can enjoy the tour even more, but even if you don't, you can purchase a waterproof "disposable camera" on the boat, and the staff will also take photos of the participants, so there's no need to worry. The staff were unique, and I’m really glad I participated. This time, I joined with a colleague, but if I have the chance to travel to Hawaii again, I would like to bring my whole family along.

午後のツアーで参加いたしました。当日の天候は少し曇りで心配していましたが
船が出航すると晴れ間も現れ、美しいサンドバーを拝見することができました。
船内で振る舞われるマラサダは出来たてでまだ温かくてフワッフワです。
サンドバーに上陸！海面は引き潮でふくらはぎの高さで、寝そべって遊んだり、
ジャンプして滞空する瞬間をスタッフの方がカメラで撮影してくださいました。
ウミガメ登場の前に、小さなイカちゃんもゲストで登場（笑）
若い女性の「キャーカワイイ！！」という歓声を浴びていました（笑）
そして珊瑚礁のシュノーケリングです。スタッフの先導で珊瑚礁を見ながらシュノーケリング。
遊びに来てくれたウミガメも見ることができました。
昼食はビュッフェスタイルでお肉からサラダ、フルーツ、パン、ごはんなど様々なものが
準備されています。私はあまり食べませんでしたが、皆さん何度もおかわりされていましたよ。

参加の際、色々と注意しなければならないことがありますが、スタッフの方が親切に説明してくれます。
シュノーケリングが初めての方でも練習時間があるので大丈夫です！
（泳げない方は船上で休憩できます）
またVELTRAから申し込むと度付きのマスクをレンタルでき、
視力が悪い方も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しめます。
私のように防水カメラがお持ちでしたら、より一層ツアーを楽しめますが、
なくても船上で防水仕様の「写ルンです」が購入できますし
スタッフの方も参加者の写真を撮ってくれますので心配はいりません。
スタッフの方もユニークですし、参加できて本当によかったです。
今回は私と同僚の２人で参加しましたが、次にハワイ旅行に来る機会があれば
家族全員で参加したいと思います。

The tour explanation on the bus was very easy to understand, covering both the geography of Oahu and the ecology of dolphins in a way that even beginners could grasp, which was educational. At this point, my excitement was building, and I arrived at the location feeling thrilled. On the boat, we were already aware of the safety instructions, so it was fun to search for dolphins without any anxiety. We encountered dolphins in no time, and the captain's and staff's guidance was loud and clear, making it easy to hear even while our faces were in the water. I will never forget the sight of dolphins swimming underwater. The sea turtles were amazing too! It was my first time having a turtle swim just a few meters below me suddenly surface and make eye contact as if we were close enough to touch. Then, it swam right next to me, making it feel like I was being played with by the sea turtle. The accompanying camera staff were also delightful, and we enjoyed the experience together. This was the best tour ever! Seriously!!

行きのバス内でのツアーの説明はとても分かりやすく、オアフ島の地理的な面もイルカの生態なども、素人にも理解できる内用で勉強になりました。そしてこの時点でテンションが上がり、ワクワクしながら現地に着きましたよ。船上では既に注意事項を把握していますので、不安無く皆でイルカ探しが出来たのも楽しかったですね。イルカに遭遇する時間もあまりかからず、船長の誘導やスタッフの誘導も大声で聞き取りやすく、水面に顔を浸けていても不安がありませんでした。イルカの水中を泳ぐ姿は生涯忘れないでしょう。ウミガメも最高！数メートル下を泳ぐ亀が突然浮上してきて、手が届きそうな場所で見詰め合ったのは初めてでした。そうかと思うと、今度は真横に泳いでくれたりして、まるでウミカメに遊ばれているようでした。付き添いのカメラスタッフも愉快な方で、一緒に楽しめましたよ。これは最高のツアーでした！マジで！！

Had a wonderful time. We had the loberster and steak was excellent cook perfectly!

The weather was great, and the sea was really beautiful (＾＾)♪ Since it was a morning trip, we arrived at the sandbar just in time for low tide, and in some places, the seawater had completely receded. During snorkeling, a sea turtle came up to the surface for air right in front of me, and I was able to swim a little with it! We had plenty of time, so even though we were running late, we weren't rushed at all and could swim leisurely and enjoy ourselves. However, the sandbar had rocky areas that were quite painful, so it would have been nice to have rental reef shoes. *It's hard to justify buying them just for this (＾＾；

天気にもめぐまれ海が本当にきれいでした（＾＾）♪
午前の便だったのでサンドバーではちょうど干潮の時間にあたり
場所によっては完全に海水が引いていました
シュノーケリングもちょうど海ガメが息継ぎに水面まで上がってきてくれて
目の前で見れ少しですが一緒に泳ぐこともできました！
時間も余裕をもってとってあるのか遅くなっても全然せかされることなく
のんびり泳ぐことができ楽しむことができました
ただサンドバーは下が岩でゴツゴツしていて痛いところも多かったので
リーフシューズのレンタルがあるとよかったです
※これのためだけになかなか自分では購入できないので（＾＾；

I was able to meet Dolphin-sensei sooner than I expected, and even at such a close distance! I was lucky to unexpectedly meet Whale-sensei as well. It seems like good things are coming, and I felt very happy.

思って以上に　早くイルカ先生と会えて　しかも　とても近い距離で！！
思いがけず　クジラ大先生にも　会えて　ラッキーでした。
いい事　ありそう　とても　ハッピーな気分になりました。

I had an amazing time! Luckily, I was able to see a sea turtle right in front of me, which was so moving! I had heard that sometimes you can see them and sometimes you can't, so I was very satisfied to see one! I participated in the afternoon tour, and the food on the boat was incredibly delicious, and I ate a lot! The meat, in particular, was really tasty! I didn't go snorkeling; I just kept eating! The ocean was, as expected, like paradise, and it felt much cleaner than Waikiki Beach!

すごく楽しかったです！運良く、目の前で海ガメが見れて感動しました☆海ガメは見れる時と見れない時があると聞いていたのですが、見れて大満足でした！午後のツアーに参加しましたが、船の中でのお食事がすごく美味しくて沢山食べました！特にお肉がすごく美味しかったです！シュノーケリングには行かずに、ずっと食べてました！海も、さすが天国の海というだけあって、ワイキキのビーチよりもすごく綺麗に感じました！

At the secret beach in the morning, we had unlimited experiences with stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing, and we had a great time playing. Toward the end, we were taken a bit offshore on a board and were thrilled to see several swimming sea turtles up close. During the afternoon movie location tour, the Japanese bus guide entertained us with fun stories, and we enjoyed the beautiful views of the mountains and the sea. I'm really glad I made a reservation! 😊

午前中のシークレットビーチではサップやカヌーが体験し放題で、夢中になって遊びました。終盤にボードで少し沖に連れて行ってもらい、泳ぐウミガメを何匹も間近に見れて感動しました。午後の映画ロケ地ツアーでは日本語のバスガイドさんが楽しいお話しで盛り上げてくれて、山と海の景色が堪能できました。予約して本当によかったです(^^)

I was very satisfied to see sea turtles in the ocean from the boat!! The staff were all unique and it was a lot of fun! (σ≧▽≦)σ

船の上から、海の中のでも海亀が見れて大満足です！！
スタッフの方も皆ユニークで楽しかったです(σ≧▽≦)σ

It was absolutely amazing! (^O^)
I went in the afternoon, and the sandbar was about knee-deep.
But sitting down and taking pictures actually allowed me to appreciate the beauty of the sea even more!
The ocean was sparkling, and I felt like I could stay there forever!
There weren't as many colorful fish while snorkeling as I expected, but I was able to swim with a sea turtle! ♪♪♪
I was desperately trying not to touch the sea turtle as it swam away! Haha!
It was really great to see it up close!
I was able to see several from the boat as well.
Leonard's malasadas and lunch were really delicious!
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again!!!
The guide and the captain were also really nice!

とにかく最高でした(^O^)
午後の便で行きましたがサンドバーはひざ下くらいでした。
でも座って写真撮ったりするのには逆に海の綺麗さが伝わって良かったかな！
とにかく海がキラキラしててずっとここにいれる〜！って感じでした。
シュノーケリングは思ったほどカラフルな魚はいなかったですが、なんと！海ガメと泳ぐことができました♪♪♪
海ガメを触らないようにこっちが逃げるの必死でした！笑
ほんとーに間近で見られてとっても良かったです！
船の上からも何匹も見ることできました。
レナーズのマラサダ、ランチとっても美味しかった
です！
またハワイに行く機会があれば絶対参加したいです！！！
ガイドの方、船長さんもとっても良い方でした！

I had been looking forward to swimming with dolphins for a long time! I was really anxious until I could actually meet them, but after about an hour from Waikiki and 45 minutes by boat, we finally found the dolphins!

My husband was snorkeling for the first time, so he was a bit nervous, but the staff provided thorough explanations, which made us feel at ease. However, once we spotted the dolphins, it was "Jump in!" from the boat, so I jumped in without having time to mentally prepare myself (laughs).

When I saw the pod of dolphins underwater, I was truly excited!! They weren't very close, so it didn't feel like we were swimming together, but I was really happy to see wild dolphins.

Everyone was very friendly, and we had a great time. Since we left early at 6 AM and didn't eat much for breakfast, I was a bit disappointed that I only had one cheeseburger for lunch. I would have liked a bit more volume for lunch! But the cheeseburger was delicious.

I was also really happy to swim with sea turtles. The visibility that day was great, and I was moved by how well we could see the fish and dolphins.

At the end, we all danced the hula, and it became my best memory of the trip to Hawaii!

I told my family that the dolphin tour was amazing, and I’m thinking of participating with them next time! Thank you so much!

イルカと泳げるの⁇ってずっと楽しみにしていました(=´∀｀)人(´∀｀=)
本当に会えるまで不安でいっぱいでしたが
ワイキキから1時間、船で45分くらい？
して、ついにイルカを見つけました(>_<)

旦那さんはシュノーケル初めてだったので
不安でしたが丁寧に説明して頂けるので安心です。
しかしイルカを見つけたら船から
『飛び込めー！』なので心の準備出来ないまま勢いで飛び込みました（笑）


海の中でイルカの群れを見たときは
本当に興奮しました！！
あまり近くでは無かったので
一緒に泳いだという感じではありませんが
野生のイルカを見れるのはとても嬉しかったです。

皆さんとても気さくで楽しく過ごせました。
朝が6時と早いので朝ごはんあまり食べずに行ったのでお昼のチーズバーガー1つだけだったのが少し残念でした(>_<)
もう少しお昼にボリュームがほしいです！
でもチーズバーガーは美味しかったです。

ウミガメとも泳げたのが凄く嬉しかったです。
その日は透明度が良かったのか
魚もイルカもよく見えて感動しました。

さいごは皆さんでフラダンス踊ったり
ハワイ旅行で1番の思い出になりました！

家族にも イルカのツアー凄く良かった！と伝え、今度家族でも参加したいなーと思ってます(*^^*)
本当にありがとうございました(>_<)

It took quite a while to see dolphins, as we were on the boat for over an hour without spotting any. As a result, everyone on the boat was fast asleep. I was glad we finally got to see the dolphins, but it was very disappointing that we couldn't enjoy the marine sports or the time with the sea turtles that we were looking forward to. Also, I read that we would be able to have malasadas, but they weren't available this time. I wonder if it's a limited-time offer... Overall, it was fun, and I would like to participate again. However, I realized that whether you can enjoy it or not depends on luck since you're dealing with wild dolphins.

なかなかイルカがいなくて、イルカと出会うまで１時間以上も船に揺られていました。おかげで 船の上ではみんな爆睡。ようやくイルカは見れたので良かったですが、楽しみにしていた、マリンスポーツの時間や、海ガメの時間を取ることが出来ずとても残念でした。 それと、書き込みでは マラサダを頂けるとあったのですが、今回はありませんでした。期間限定なのかな、、、
総合的には 楽しかったのでまた参加したいと思います。ただ、楽しめるかどうかは、自然のイルカ相手なので運次第だと実感しました。

On the last day of my trip, I participated in this tour. The meeting time was early in the morning, and I was sleepy, but the guide kept everyone’s spirits up on the bus to the port. They explained the precautions very thoroughly, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any worries.

We were blessed with good weather that day, and the boat was stable, so no one got seasick. Once we boarded the boat, we all offered a prayer to see dolphins and finally released plumeria flowers into the sea. We tried to spot dolphins three times and were able to see them twice! As soon as we spotted them, we jumped in and swam quickly to where the dolphins were. It was quite strenuous, and we swam a considerable distance, so I was exhausted. It might be challenging for small children to keep up.

I was a bit disappointed that we spent so much time searching for dolphins that we couldn’t do other activities, but I hope to come back next time and see sea turtles. After getting out of the water, my body was cold, but they served warm tea, which was a wonderful gesture.

Since it gets quite chilly, I think it would be good to bring towels, T-shirts, and something to cover up. Finally, we all danced the hula together, which made for a great memory. On the way back, we were given cheeseburgers, drinks, and snacks, and the cheeseburger was really delicious!

It was a tour that brought smiles to everyone, and I definitely want to participate again!

旅行最終日にこちらのツアーに参加しました。集合時間は朝が早く眠かったですが、港までのバスの中ではガイドさんがみんなのテンションをあげようと盛り上げてくれました^ ^注意事項などもとても丁寧に説明してもらったので何の不安もなく楽しめました(*^_^*)
当日は天候にも恵まれ船の揺れも少なく船酔いしている方はいませんでした。船に乗船すると、イルカを見れるようみんなで祈りを捧げ、最後にプルメリアの花を海に流しました^ ^
イルカは三回トライしましたが、二回見ることが出来ました★見つけたらすぐに飛び込み、急いでイルカの所まで泳ぎます。かなりハードで、結構な距離を泳いだのでクタクタでした。小さいお子様はついていくのに大変かもしれませんm(_ _)m
イルカ探しに時間を使ってしまい、他のアクティビティが出来なかった事が残念でしたが次回リベンジしてウミガメなど見たいです(^-^)海から上がると体が冷えて寒かったのですが、温かいお茶が配られ心遣いがとても素晴らしかったです^ - ^
かなり冷えるのでタオルやTシャツや羽織りものなど持参した方が良いかと思います。最後にみんなでフラダンスを踊りとても良い思い出になりました^ ^帰りにチーズバーガーと飲み物とスナックが配られましたが、チーズバーガーとっても美味しかったです★
みんなか笑顔になれるツアーでした、是非また参加したいと思います(*^^*)

I experienced the sea of paradise. The scenery was wonderful. The weather was great, and the colors of the sea and sky were cobalt blue, with the green of the Coral Mountains and the white sandbar. It was truly magnificent.
The muffins for a light snack were delicious, and I had plenty of time for snorkeling, which was fun.
The only disappointment was that I didn't encounter a single sea turtle. But that's nature, so it can't be helped.

天国の海を実感しました。素晴らしい景色でした。お天気がよかったのもあって、海と空の色はコバルトブルー。コウラル山脈のグリーン。白いサンドバー。本当に見事でした。
軽食のマフィンもおいしくて、シュノーケリングもたっぷり時間があって楽しかったです。
残念なのは、ウミガメに1匹も遭遇しなかったこと。自然のことだから仕方ありませんね。

We didn't get to SNUBA due to the conditions on the water; however, the trip was fantastic, the crew was very very friendly as well as experienced. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Good service and good experience with both Dolphin Watch & Snorkel. I would give 5 star if they had a pro photo services.

Last year, I graduated from Dolphin Middle School, and since I had such a great time, I enrolled in college this year. The staff member Emi was very cheerful and energetic, full of adrenaline from early in the morning. After listening to the safety briefing, we arrived at Waianae Boat Harbor in about an hour.

As we boarded the boat and headed north, we encountered dolphins multiple times. We could see them jumping and spinning in the distance, playing energetically, which heightened our expectations. Before long, we reached the dolphin point and jumped into the sea.

Following closely behind the staff, a spinner dolphin swam right past us! I was so surprised that I didn't have time to take a photo. The dolphins quickly disappeared, so it seemed many people missed seeing them.

We quickly moved to another point by boat, heading further north along the west coast. When we got the go-ahead to jump into the water, we encountered a large pod of dolphins! Dozens of them were swimming below and surfacing for air. We could even hear their calls.

Several pods came alternately, so it seemed everyone on the tour was able to see them this time. We even had time to take photos. The pictures included here were taken with a compact camera.

After the dolphin lesson concluded and we were about to leave the point, the dolphins came to say goodbye! They swam close to the boat and stayed with us for a while. It was incredibly moving!

Next, we headed to the turtle professor's point. As soon as we arrived, the turtle professor came to greet us. We were really lucky on this tour!

After that, we swam with many colorful tropical fish, tried stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing, and jumped into the sea. We attempted stand-up paddleboarding, but it was challenging to stand and paddle. Although it was a short time, I was very satisfied since I had wanted to try it at least once.

By this time, we were all very hungry. It was the perfect timing for lunch. We had cheeseburgers, snacks, and juice.

Finally, we danced the hula with the staff and graduated safely! We received graduation souvenirs. There were a few small kids around ten years old, but they seemed to be swimming hard. They received a special reward at the end.

On the way back, I heard voices saying, "That was great!" Whether or not you see dolphins can make a difference, but I was truly satisfied and would highly recommend this tour to everyone. Above all, the staff were bright and energetic! Always positive!

昨年イルカ中学を卒業し、とても楽しかったので、今年は大学に入学しました。
とても明るく元気なスタッフえみさん、早朝からアドレナリン全開です。一通りの注意事項を聞いて、1時間ほどでワイアナエボートハーバーに到着。
ボートに乗り込みしばらく北へ進む途中、何度もイルカに遭遇。遠くの方でジャンプしたりスピンしたりと元気に遊んでいる様子を見ることができ、期待が高まります。
そうこうしているうちにイルカポイントに到着。急いで海に飛び込みます。
スタッフさんのすぐ後ろについていると、目の前すぐ近くをハシナガイルカが通り過ぎて行きました！ビックリして写真を撮る間がありませんでした。
イルカはあっという間にどこかへ行ってしまったので、見逃した人も多かったようです。
すぐにボートで別ポイントに移動。西海岸をさらに北へ進みます。
GOサインが出て海に飛び込むと、今度はイルカの大きな群れが！！数十頭の群れが、下の方を泳いでいたり、息継ぎのために上に上がってきたり。鳴き声を聞くこともできました。
群れも幾つかが交互にやってきてくれたので、今回はツアーのみんなが見ることができたようです。写真を撮る余裕もありました。掲載の写真はコンデジで撮ったものです。
イルカ先生の授業が終わり、ポイントを離れようとした時、なんとイルカ先生がお別れのご挨拶に来てくれました。ボートのすぐ近くまで来て、しばらく一緒に泳いでくれていました。大感激！
次はカメ教授のポイントへ。着いて早々、カメ教授がご挨拶に来てくれました。今日のツアーは本当にラッキー！！
その後はたくさんの色とりどりの熱帯魚と泳いだり、スタンドアップパドルやカヌー、ジャンプして海に飛び込んだり。私たちはスタンドアップパドルに挑戦しましたが、立つことも難しく立ってから漕ぐのも大変。短い時間でしたが一度やってみたかったので大満足です。
この頃にはお腹ぺこぺこ。良いタイミングで給食の時期です。チーズバーガーとスナックとジュースをいただきました。
最後にスタッフのみなさんとフラダンスを踊って、
無事卒業！卒業記念品をいただきました。10歳くらいの小さい子も何人かいたけど、頑張って泳いでいたようです。最後に特別なご褒美をもらっていました。
帰り道「良かったね〜」って声が口々に聞こえてきました。イルカに会えるかどうかにもよりますが、本当に大満足、みんなにおすすめしたいツアーです。何よりスタッフさんが明るくて元気！いつも前向き！

I was a bit anxious about participating alone, but the staff were very friendly, and I had a great time. The snorkeling was truly refreshing, and it was amazing to swim alongside a pod of dolphins. I also saw sea turtles swimming happily, and there were many beautifully colored fish; everything felt like a different world. I want to join again the next time I go to Hawaii!

一人参加だってので、少々不安もありましたが
スタッフのみなさんごとてもフレンドリーで、とても楽しめました。
シュノーケル、本当に気持ちよくて
泳いでるそばをイルカの群れも一緒に進んでくれて最高でした。
ホヌも気持ち良さそうに泳いでるいるし、色のキレイな魚たちもたくさんいて、何もかもが別世界のようでした。
次回ハワイに行ったらまた参加したいです‼

Captain Randy and crew were awesome. We went out on March 21 and had a blast. His team was very professional, and Doug was very thorough with us newby snuba divers.

The weather was perfect on the day of our trip! We had to wade from the boat to the sandbar, and since we didn't bring our swimsuits, thinking we wouldn't be swimming, we were invited with, "The weather is great with no wind! It's really wonderful, so let's definitely go to the sandbar!" They even lent us wetsuits. My mother, who is in her 70s, was also moved and said, "I'm so glad we went!"

当日は天気にも恵まれ、最高でした！
船からサンドバーまで腰につからなければならず、最初から泳ぐ想定をせずに水着を持って行かなかった私たちに、『風もない天気もいい！すっごい素敵だからぜひサンドバー行こう！」と誘っていただき、ウェットスーツを貸してくれました。
70代の母も、『行って良かった！」と感動！

I have done snorkeling and diving many times in the past, but I had never experienced swimming with wild dolphins, so I decided to join this tour. The reason I chose this tour was that I read in the reviews that the staff seemed energetic and fun. In the end, choosing this tour was definitely the right decision!

Whether or not we would see dolphins and how many there would be depended on the season and luck, but thanks to the experienced captain searching for the right spots and the staff guiding us diligently, we were able to see many dolphins. We were lucky enough to encounter a rare large pod of nearly 100 dolphins swimming slowly, allowing us to see them up close and swim alongside them, which was incredibly moving!

We boarded the tour bus very early in the morning. I was a bit anxious about finding my pickup location (Sheraton) since it was a large gathering spot for various tours, but the welcoming staff were very energetic and had loud voices, so it was fine. Inside the bus, the chairperson, Julie, began the morning briefing. She explained everything enthusiastically, leaving no time for anyone to doze off, which actually heightened my excitement.

This time, we searched for dolphin spots and traveled quite far north along the west coast, so we spent a considerable amount of time on the boat. The boat did sway quite a bit, but since I took motion sickness medication, I didn’t feel sick; however, I think taking motion sickness medication is essential. On the way to the spot, we saw a few sea turtles from the boat.

I participated in March when the seawater was quite cold, so I wore a wetsuit, which can be rented on-site for $10 (cash only). Besides the cold, there’s also a risk of jellyfish stings, so I recommend wearing one if possible. Most participants on this tour were wearing wetsuits as well. It can get chilly on the boat after snorkeling, so it’s a good idea to bring something to cover up and a towel.

When we arrived at the spot, there were so many dolphins swimming in a pod that it was immediately noticeable. Following the staff's guidance, we swam towards the moving pod and saw many dolphins underwater! The water was clear, and the weather was good, so we could see them clearly, which was fantastic. We were also lucky to see them jumping and spinning multiple times. Since there was a considerable number of dolphins, I believe everyone got to see them, but to increase your chances of seeing them properly, it's best to stay close to the staff and follow their instructions. After a while, we briefly returned to the boat to change locations, but the previous pod came back to the same spot, so we jumped back into the water right away.

Overall, I think we were able to swim with the dolphins for a long time. However, because of that, the time for kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling was shortened, and we spent only about 15-30 minutes at the new spot, which was a bit disappointing. We didn’t see any sea turtles while snorkeling, and there weren’t many fish either. Still, being able to enjoy such a large number of dolphins for a sufficient amount of time was more than enough to satisfy me.

On the return boat ride, we were served cheeseburgers and drinks, and we all danced the hula, making it enjoyable until the end. I was very happy to receive a group photo taken on the boat later via email.

Overall, I thought the staff's response was very smooth, and the tour content was well-organized without any wasted time. Their desire for everyone to see and enjoy the dolphins was evident.

It was an emotional experience and became the highlight of my trip. Thank you very much! If I go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again!

シュノーケリングやダイビングは過去に何度もやったことがありましたが、野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぐというのは今まで体験したことがなかったのでこのツアーに参加しました。
こちらのツアーを選んだ理由は、体験談の口コミでスタッフの方が元気で楽しそうなところがいいなと思ったからです。
結果として、こちらのツアーを選んで大正解でした！

イルカに会えるかどうか、どのくらいの数がいるかどうかなどは、季節や運などに左右されてしまいますが、ベテラン船長がポイントを探してスタッフの方が一生懸命誘導してくれたので、たくさんのイルカを見ることができました。
運よくめったにない100匹近い大群がゆっくり泳いでいるところに出会えたので、一緒に泳いだと言えるほど近くでゆっくりイルカを見ることができとても感動しました！！

朝とても早い時間にツアーバスに乗り込みます。私がピックアップしてもらった場所(シェラトン)は、とても大きいツアー集合場所でいろいろなツアーの方がたくさんいたので、見つけられるか少し不安になりましたが、迎えのスタッフの方がとても元気で声が大きかったので(笑)大丈夫でした。
バスの中では委員長ジュリーさんの朝礼が始まります。元気いっぱいにいろいろ説明をしてくれて眠る隙は全くありませんでした(笑)逆に期待に気持ちが高まりました。

今回はイルカのポイントを探して、西海岸のかなり北の方まで行ったのでボートの乗っている時間が結構長かったです。ボートはやはり結構揺れるので、私は酔い止めを飲んでいたせいか酔いませんでしたが、酔い止めは必須だと思います。
ポイントに向かうまでの間に、ボートから何匹かウミガメを見ました。

私が参加したのは3月で海水が結構冷たかったので、ウェットスーツを着用しました。その場で$10(現金のみ)で借りることができます。寒さもそうですが、クラゲなどに刺されたりすることもあるそうなのでできたら着用することをおすすめします。今回のツアーでもほとんどの方が着ていました。
シュノーケル後など、船上では寒いこともあるので、羽織れるものとタオルは持って行った方がいいです。

ポイントに着くと、すぐに分かるくらいたくさんの数のイルカが群れになって泳いでいました。スタッフの方の誘導でイルカの群れが動く方に泳いで行き、海の中を見るとたくさんのイルカが見れました！水の透明度も高く天気もよかったためかはっきりと見えてとてもよかったです。しかもスピンしながらジャンプする姿も何度も見れてとてもラッキーでした。
今回はかなりの数のイルカの群れだったので参加者全員見れたと思いますが、ちゃんと見るチャンスを増やすにはなるべくスタッフの方の近くにいてその指示に従って行動するのがいいと思います。
その後一旦ボートに上がってポイントを変えようとしましたが、先程の群れがまた同じ場所に戻ってきたため、またすぐに海に飛び込びました。

トータルするとかなり長い時間、イルカを見ながら泳ぐことができたと思います。ただそのため、その後のカヤック、パドルボード、シュノーケリングの時間が短くなってしまいボートであまり移動せずその場で15～30分程度だったのが、少し残念でした。シュノーケルではウミガメは見れずお魚もあまりいませんでした。
ただ、あれだけの数のイルカをゆっくり十分な時間堪能できたので、それだけで十分満足しました。

帰りの船では、チーズバーガーや飲み物のサービス、みんなでフラを踊り、最後まで楽しませて頂きました。最後にみんなで船上で撮った集合写真を後でメールで送っていただくことができたので、とてもうれしかったです。

全体的にスタッフの方々の対応がとてもスムーズで、無駄のない良いツアー内容だったと思います。全員にイルカを見てもらおう、楽しんでもらおうという気持ちが伝わってきました。

感動的な体験ができて、旅行中の一番の思い出になりました。
本当にありがとうございました！またハワイに行くことがあれば参加したいです！！

That day, there happened to be only four participants, so we were able to enjoy a very relaxed experience. The dolphins came close to us in groups multiple times, which was very healing and moving. The instructors were very cheerful and kind; I thought they were all wonderful people. I would love to participate in this tour again.

その日はたまたま４人しか参加者がいなかったこともあり、とってものんびりと満喫することができました。イルカさんたちは群れで何度も近くに寄ってきてくれて、とても癒され、感動しました。インストラクターさんたちはとても明るくて優しく、皆様素敵な方々だなぁと思いました。またこのツアーに参加したいです。

I was really looking forward to swimming with dolphins for the first time! The lady on the bus was cheerful and kept talking, which was enjoyable!
We went quite far out on the boat, and as soon as we entered the water at the spot where the dolphins were, we encountered a pod, and it was incredibly moving!
Dolphins aren't that fast, so I was swimming alongside the same dolphin, which took quite a bit of energy. Those who weren't swimming much at the back might not have seen the dolphins as well. I worked hard to swim alongside the dolphins, so I was able to see them many times! I was very satisfied and had a great time on the boat too!

初めてイルカと一緒に泳げるという事でとても楽しみにしていました！バスの中ではお姉さんが明るくずっとお話ししてくれ楽しかったです！
船で結構沖まで行き、イルカがいるポイントで海に入りすぐ群れに遭遇しすごく感動しました！！
イルカはそんなに泳ぐのが早くないので同じイルカについて泳いでいましたので結構体力使います。後ろであまり泳いでいなかった方はイルカをそんなに見れてないかもしれません。私は頑張ってイルカについて泳いでいたので何回も見る事ができました！船でも楽しく大満足でした！！

Our first trip to Hawaii for our honeymoon was filled with excitement, and the highlight of our days was definitely this tour. We saw dolphins, sea turtles, and brightly colored fish while snorkeling. We also spotted seals and whales from the boat. It truly felt like a dream. The pineapple and hamburgers we shared were incredibly delicious, making us smile.

Although we were told we could interact with dolphins, I can swim but have never snorkeled before, and I'm a bit clumsy. My husband isn't great at swimming either. Even when everyone else was seeing dolphins, we thought it would be a win if we could just recognize a dolphin shape for a moment. When we ventured further out and reached the middle of the ocean (I heard it was over 30 meters deep), I was filled with anxiety, but the cheerful and energetic staff encouraged me, and I surprisingly jumped into the water first. Underwater, I was overwhelmed by how close and how many dolphins there were, and while I was squealing, I accidentally inhaled water through my nose and my goggles fell off. There were quite a few mishaps, but as I followed the advice to stay close to the staff if I was scared, I really got to see many dolphins and enjoyed myself safely.

There are times when you might not see dolphins, but the staff really works hard, exchanging information with other boats to find them. We also tried our best to look for them, laughing along the way. Since it's nature, whether or not you see dolphins is a matter of luck, but the thrill of searching for dolphins together, the time spent playing with fish like you would see in an aquarium, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding, and the hula dance will surely become wonderful memories.

Looking at the underwater photos of the dolphins taken by the photographer continues to bring me joy even after returning home. We promised each other that even if we can't find the time on our next trip to Hawaii, we will enroll in Dolphin University again. Thank you for such a fun time!

新婚旅行で行く初めてのハワイ。ワクワクドキドキの毎日のハイライトが、まさにこのツアーでした。シュノーケリングですぐそこに見たイルカ、ウミガメ、鮮やかな色の魚たち。船上から見たアザラシとクジラ。本当に夢のような時間でした。みんなで食べたパイナップルやハンバーガーもとても美味しく感じて思わず笑ってしまいます。
イルカとふれあえるということでしたが、私は泳げるけどシュノーケリングはしたことがないしドンくさいタイプ、夫も水泳が得意ではありません。みんながイルカを見られても、私たちは一瞬イルカの形を認識できたら上等だぐらいに思っていました。沖の方にどんどん進んでいって海のど真ん中にたどり着いたときには（水深30メートル以上あると聞きました）、不安しかなかったですが、明るく元気なスタッフさんに励まされまさかの1番に海に飛び込みました。海の中では、予想を遥かに超えるイルカとの近さと数に圧倒され、キャーキャー言っているあいだに鼻から水を思いっきり吸ったり、ゴーグルが落ちてきたり、まぁいろいろありましたが…「怖かったらスタッフさんの近くにいるといい」と言われた通りにしていると、本当にイルカにたくさん会えたし安心して楽しめました。
イルカになかなか会えないときもあるそうですが、スタッフさんは他の船とも情報交換して本当に一生懸命探してくれます。私たちも一応、一生懸命探します笑
自然相手なのでイルカと会えるかどうかは運次第と思うしかないですが、みんなでドキドキしながらイルカを探す一体感、水族館で見るような魚やカヤック、スタンドアップパドルボードで遊ぶ時間、フラダンスは素敵な思い出になると思います。

カメラマンさんに撮ってもらった水中のイルカの写真を見て、帰国後も癒されています。次ハワイに来て時間がなかなかとれなくても、イルカ大学だけはまた入学しようねと約束しています。本当に楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

We sent my Grandparents on this cruise. It was an amazing boat. The staff treated them really well. They said it was so much fun. The food was wonderful. They said that they wished our whole family would come do it. The fireworks were so cool. Everyone there was having a great time. They want to do it again with our family. Thank you! :)

My group contained four total myself, husband, sister and her husband. We loved it! I had difficulties in the beginning but was able to get the hang of it after a little while. I wasn't able to go to the total depth due to my ears, but still it was worth it for me. We saw coral reefs and lots a fish. Turtles were in the area just not seen by our group. On the way to our snuba location we were able to see a few whales breech the surface. The crew on the boat were great and the lunch was delicious. They offered Pork, Chicken sandwiches, fresh fruit and chips. It was rough seas and the boat ride was smooth sailing. Overall rating is 4.5 stars. Whish we could see more whales and see dolphins.

To see the swimming dolphins, you need to follow the guide, which can be a bit challenging for older adults and small children. If you're at the back of the group, you won't be able to see them, so it's important to stay right behind the guide. After seeing the dolphins, there are also snorkeling and sea kayaking experiences, which made for a very enjoyable time.

泳いでいるイルカを探すため、ガイドについていかないと見れないので、年配の方やチビッコには多少厳しいです。集団の後ろだと見れないので、ガイドのすぐ後ろについていくことが、重要なポイントです。イルカを見た後のシュノーケリングやシーカヤック体験もあり、非常に楽しい体験ができました。