All Reviews for Marine Wildlife Encounters

had a great time, the staff were very friendly and helpful. They had an assortment of drinks for the passengers. great value

The view from the submarine was great. I wish I could have explored the seabed a bit more. The moving boat was rocky, so I was glad I took motion sickness medicine. I was also disappointed that I didn't receive the premium free perks.

潜水艦からの眺めは良かった。もう少し海底散策をしたかったです。移動の船が揺れたので酔い止めを飲んで助かった。またプレミアム無料特典がもらえず残念でした。

We were both very satisfied with the underwater trip that we normally wouldn't experience. My child was glued to the window the whole time, watching the ocean floor (laughs).

普段は体験できない海底旅行に親子共々大満足です。
子供は終始窓にへばり付くように海底を眺めていました（笑）

This is my eighth time being taken care of by VELTRA. Every tour has been a hit, and this time's submarine tour was also very satisfying. I signed up for the Japanese guided tour at 10 AM, and it was a great decision! With the earphone guide tour, I believe the guide is the same for the entire itinerary, but I was able to get explanations about the fish swimming right in front of me in real-time. Thanks to that, I didn't miss seeing the sharks napping, the rays gracefully swimming in threes, or the sea turtles gliding by. The weather was on our side, with clear blue skies and calm waves. According to the captain, "Even if the sea is a bit rough, the underwater experience is hardly shaken." Departing from Waikiki Beach meant a short travel time, allowing us plenty of time for activities in the afternoon. I will look for more fun tours to join next year, so thank you in advance!

ＶＥＬＴＲＡさんにお世話になること8回目。
毎回どのツアーもハズレなしでしたが，今回の潜水艦ツアーも大満足。
10時の日本語ガイドツアーを申込みましたが，大正解！
イヤホンガイドツアーだと，きっと全行程共通のガイドだと思いますが，
リアルタイムで目の前を横切るお魚達の説明をしてもらえます。
おかげさまで，昼寝中のサメや３匹で優雅に舞い泳ぐエイや，
ウミガメの遊泳も見逃すことはありませんでした。
お天気も味方してくれて，青空の下，波も穏やかでした。
船長さん曰く，「海上が少々荒れていても，海中は殆ど揺れません。」とのこと。
ワイキキビーチからの出発で所要時間も短く，午後からもタップリ行動できました。
来年もまた楽しいツアーを見つけて参加しますので，よろしくお願いいたします。

We participated with my brother's family and our parents to find something enjoyable for my 4-year-old niece.

We took a boat to the transfer point for the submarine. Sitting in an outside seat, the boat rocked quite a bit, especially while we were in the bay. The wind helped distract from the motion, but those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.

Although the transfer to the submarine was last, it might have actually been the right choice. I had a window all to myself. My parents, who were seated in the middle, mentioned that they had to share two windows with 3 or 4 people, which made it a bit cramped. However, the staff's chatter was quite loud, and while it wasn't bothersome if you didn't understand English, it was a bit annoying when seawater dripped in after the hatch was opened.

There were plenty of fish around the artificial reefs made of blocks, boats, and airplanes. However, they didn't come close to the windows. It turns out that it doesn't quite match the pictures. Still, watching the underwater world while listening to the audio guide was fascinating and enjoyable. My niece didn't listen to the guide, but she seemed to have a good time.

4歳の姪っ子が楽しめるものを、ということで弟家族と両親と参加しました。

潜水艦への乗り換えポイントまで船で行きます。
船外の席に座っていると、かなりの揺れ。特に湾内にいるときの方が揺れました。
船外の席で風に当たっていると気分は紛れますが、乗り物酔いしやすい人は注意が必要かも。

潜水艦への乗り換えが最後になってしまいましたが、これが実は正解だったかも。
船窓を独り占め。真ん中のほうの席にいた両親は、3,4人で２つの船窓だったので隣の人が少し邪魔だったと言っていました。
ただし、暇を持て余したスタッフが話している声が結構大きいのと（英語が分からないとそれほど気になりませんが）、浮上後にハッチを開けた際に海水が少し降ってくるのは我慢です。

ブロックや船、飛行機などの人口漁礁の周りでは魚がいっぱいいました。
ただ、船窓近くには寄って来ませんが。やはり、写真のようにはいかないですね。
それでも音声ガイドを聞きながら見る海の世界は興味深く、楽しいものでした。
姪っ子はガイドは聞いていませんが、それなりに楽しんでいたようです。

Enjoyed the submarine experience with my 3 kids ages 7,12 and 14. All of us had a great time. The short boat ride to and from the dive site was great, with beautiful views of Waikiki and Diamond Head. Everything was very organized and the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there. The narrator dude (Justin or Jason...can't remember) was awesome!...funny and knowledgeable. Sad to hear about how global warming is changing what can live and grow in Hawaiian waters and how quickly things are changing. We saw a million colorful fish, a shark and a turtle. Totally worth it!

It's not every day you get to ride in a submarine! Well organised informative staff and really well run. One of our trips highlights especially after it being a spur of the moment thing

It was my second time, but it was my family's first.
From the window, you can see the mysterious underwater scenery.
The explanations are thorough (in English) and really get you excited.
Don't miss the moment when bubbles rise up and you quickly surface.
Make sure to have your smartphone ready.
It's even more fun to capture it on video.

僕は二度目でしたが、家族は初めて。
窓からは不思議な海の底の様子がうかがえます。
説明も丁寧（英語）でテンションを上げてくれます。
浮上の際に泡がぶくぶく上がって海面に急浮上するところはお見逃しなく。
スマホの用意を忘れずに。
動画で撮るとなお面白いです。

It was my first time on a submarine.

There were fewer fish than I expected, and most of them were dark-colored, but I was able to see sea turtles and eels.

The staff on the boat were next to me, pointing out things like, "There's a sea turtle over there," and they also congratulated me, saying, "Is it your honeymoon? Congratulations! Wishing you happiness forever." I was really happy about that.

初めての潜水艦でした。

思ったよりも魚は少なく黒っぽい魚ばかりでしたが、海ガメやウツボを見ることができました。

船のスタッフの方が横にいたので「あこに海ガメいるよ」とか教えてくれたり、「ハネムーンですか？おめでとうございます。いつまでもお幸せに。」と言ってくれてうれしかったです。

Loved the submarine your. Crew was organized and moved the large crowd well into the submarine. Beautiful fish and turtles were awesome to see!

The seats inside the submarine were spacious, and I was able to see the underwater scenery through the large windows. The underwater world was darker than I had imagined, and I felt that we were diving deep. I learned that sunken ships and airplanes have become homes for fish, and that marine life is being protected. While I understand that there may be limitations for environmental protection, I think I would have been even more impressed if the underwater and seabed views were clearer.

潜水艦内の座席はゆったりしており、大きな窓からか海中の様子を見ることができました。想像していたより海中は薄暗く、深く潜水しているのだと感じました。沈められた船や飛行機が魚の住み家になり、海の生物が守られていること学びました。環境保護のためにできないかも知れませんが、もう少し海中・海底がはっきり見えると何倍も感動できただろうと思います。

Had a wonderful time. Got to check-in early and was offered an earlier eight AM ride as they held the boat for us. Turned out to be a blessing as there was fewer patrons and more windows. Guide was friendly and extremely entertaining. A must for anyone visiting the island for something very different.

I took a ride on the Atlantis at the end of the year.

Before boarding, the staff took a photo with Diamond Head in the background. You can purchase that photo as a large print on the way back for $20 or more, and you can also share it for free using a URL. The photo frame was cute, so I recommend it.

Depending on the season, I wasn't able to see sea turtles or notable fish, which was disappointing. However, I enjoyed the underwater guidance from the local guide, whose Japanese was a bit shaky. The repeated phrase "Jinko no San Goshou" and the corny jokes stuck in my head throughout the trip, and I still laugh when I think about it.

Also, while waiting to board the submarine, there were quite a few Japanese people who were feeling seasick. The boat had vomit bags available, but for those who are prone to motion sickness, I think it would be better to take anti-nausea medication or find ways to avoid getting sick.

年末にアトランティスに乗ってきました。

乗車前に、スタッフの方がダイヤモンドヘッドをバックに
写真をとってくださいました。そのデータは、大きな写真として帰りの船内で
買うこともできる（20ドル〜）し、URLを使えば無料でシェアできました。
写真立てが可愛かったので、オススメです。

季節にもよるのでしょうが、ウミガメやめぼしいお魚を見ることができず、
そこは残念でした。ただ、日本語がたどたどしい現地ガイドさんの、
潜水艦での案内が楽しかったです。たびたび繰り返される
「ジンコーノーサンゴショー」と寒いギャグが旅中耳から離れず、
思い出すと今でも笑ってしまいます。

また、潜水艦に乗るのを待っている間、船酔いを
している日本人の方が、結構な数いらっしゃいました。
船には、ゲロ袋もありましたが、酔いやすい方は、
酔い止めの薬や、酔わないような工夫をされたほうがよいかと思います。

Every member of the staff is polite. They're aim is that guest have an exciting, fun, safe time. It is all very entertaining and educational. The Atlantis experience is highly recommended .

It was a more enjoyable attraction than I had expected! I was also moved by the efforts to protect coral, which takes a long time to grow. Fortunately, a large sea turtle was swimming right beside me.

期待していた以上に楽しいアトラクションでした！
成長にとても時間のかかる珊瑚を守る活動にも感動しました。
ラッキーなことに、大きな海ガメがすぐそばを泳いでいました。

This is the 2nd time I've taken this and you see different things each time, great staff!

We went to Hawaii as a family.
I've been to Hawaii several times, but it was my first time on a submarine. I imagined I would see beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish, and I thought I would see sea turtles as well, but in reality, there were mostly monochrome views. We did see a sea turtle, but only for a short time. I believe the natural world changes from day to day. However, the scenery from the boat and submarine was incredibly beautiful, and we were able to take great photos, which made the kids very happy.

家族でハワイに行きました。
ハワイは何度か行きましたが潜水艦は初めてで、想像していた綺麗な珊瑚礁や色とりどりの
魚が見れたり、ウミガメが見れるものだと思ってましたが、実際はモノクロが多かった。
ウミガメも見れましたが、少しの時間だけでした。
自然の世界だから日によって変わるとは思います。
ただ、船や潜水艦の上から見る景色は大変に綺麗で良い写真が撮れ、子供も喜んでました。

The submarine ride was my first experience ever... The deep sea off the coast of Hawaii was truly mysterious. There were moments where the scenery was quite repetitive, so children might get a bit bored. We spotted a few sea turtles near a sunken ship. Personally, I wanted to experience some thrill, so I was hoping to see sharks, but they didn't appear... That was the only disappointment.

生まれて初めて乗った潜水艦・・・
ハワイ沖の深海はとっても神秘的でした。
けっこう同じ景色が続く場面もありましたのでお子様は少し飽きてしまうかも。沈没船？の付近でウミガメを数匹発見。個人的にはスリルを味わいたかったのでサメも見たかったのですが現れず・・それだけが残念でした。

I participated with my 11-year-old daughter.
It was the first time I saw a submarine surfacing!!
From inside, I felt there were few fish, but we encountered a sea turtle.
We also saw two rays swimming together.
The crew said this was very rare.

11歳の娘と一緒に参加しました。
潜水艦が浮上してくるのを初めて見ました！！
中から見た感想は魚は少なく感じましたが、ウミガメさんに出会えました。
2匹一緒に泳いでいるエイにも出会えました。
これはとても珍しいとクルーの方が言っていました。

This is a very well run tour with good boats and high tech submarine experience. Thoroughly recommend it.

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。

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。

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.

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。

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

I really looked fwd to seeing a magnificent show under water of the colorful fish that swim in the area. I just sat on the wrong side of the SUB. Who knew????

It felt like it started and ended somewhat aimlessly. It must be great for children and the elderly.

なんとなく始まりなんとなく終わった感じです。
お子さんとかお年寄りにはとてもいいんでしょうね。

The tour is for everybody. I think it'll be more species but it's a good one to go with children.

We spent Christmas in Hawaii and went on this excursion and absolutely loved it!!! The crew was fabulous and we would do this excursion again!!! Saw a turtle and a shark and lots of other cool stuff!!! Great excursion to do 1st!!! Some folks may need a little dramimine for motion sickness, however, you don't even notice how far down you are, it's amazing!!!

We had an absolutely amazing venture and would definitely recommend this for anyone upgrade to the premium sub it's worth the extra money