Reviewed by: KellyB
This would have been an awesome trip if it hadn't been ruined by motion sickness. And I wasn't the only one affected, there were 6 other people hanging their heads over the side of the boat with me. This excursion is definately a do-over only next time I'll take the morning trip and start loading up on dramamine the night before. I want to mention, though, that the captain and crew were very nice and knowledgeable of sharks and shark conservation and I will go with this company again.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Karmine
I went on this 3 yrs ago and it was much more fun. They no longer feed the sharks and they stuffed the tank with too many people. Last time it was 4 ppl inside cage this time they put 8 ppl in it!!
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Karmine
I highly recommend this activity!! We did the one for lunch but should have don the whole day! My husband loved it, we paid the extra $$$ for Snuba because we love snuba! The food was delicious also!
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Packages: | Sail & Snorkel Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
バスがホテルまで迎えに来てくれましたが満員状態でした。そしてシーライフパークに着くまでの東海岸線の景色は絶景でした。今回はドルフィン・エンカウンターに子供だけ参加しましたが、順番がばらばらだったのでシャッターチャンスを逃してしまいました。くやしい!写真を撮ってくれていたのを購入しましたが、ちょっとお高いです。記念にビデオも購入しましました。子供は大喜びでした。
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Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Denise
This was our families first trip to Hawaii, so we wanted to include as many exciting activities as we could while we were there. The dolphin and turtle snorkel trip was one our family will always cherish. Seeing the wild dolphins in their habitat(not in an animal park), was amazing. We hope to do it again sometime in the next few years and would highly recommend it to any outdoor enthusiast that want a memorable day. Our boat guides were very knowledgeable and friendly and made sure we had all the comforts we needed while out at sea. Enjoyed our trip very much!
Thank you for joining us! We love to hear that whole families come out together. It's a great bonding experience. Many MAHALOS again to your whole family. A hui ho!
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Packages: | Dolphin Snorkel Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/07/27 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Ken and Family
This trip was great!!!! We saw many large sharks. Water was pretty rough, a little hard getting out of cage. We ranged in age from 13 to 50 and everyone enjoyed it!!
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Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/07/26 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Reena
Our group of 17 took the afternoon sail. The crew wants to have as much fun as their guests so they do their best to create a memorable experience. One meal, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and complete snorkel gear is included in the cost.
There are two locations where swimming among sea turtles is likely. For $5 you can get a quart size of fish food and it is suggested to feed the fish at the last location. Divers don't mind diving to the bottom and up close to the marine life with your waterproof camera to get some amazing shots - just ask them. A photographer comes along to capture all the beautiful moments both on board and underwater. A dvd of 500+ photos of your trip for $65 is worth it.
Served during the last snorkling location, our family style lunch of kalua pork and teriyaki chicken sliders with all the trimmings was plentiful and satisfying. Alocholic drinks are $4.
Great first-time deep sea snorkling experience. Would definitely go again with these guys! Mahalo!
Thanks for joining our newer product- the Catamaran Snorkel and Sail- we love the stylish snorkeling experience we can offer on this tour and that the boat can accommodate both food and a bar. We also offer a mini dive called SNUBA on this trip. On your next trip out, we'd love to show your group. Thanks again for joining us. We look forward to your return visit!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/07/25 |
Reviewed by: amanda
This was a great experience! There were sharks all over the place, defiantly wasn't disappointed. The only bad part about it was all the people that got sick, & especially the one that got sick while in the cage. Everything else was awesome. I would recommend it to anyone going to Hawaii.
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/01 |
Reviewed by: DemoskiJ
Great beyond my expectation. Wondeful experience would do it again
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Chris S and family
My teenage daughter really wanted this experience, my wife not so keen. It was well worth it, about 20 large sharks swimming around you whilst you are safe in the cage. Even my wife thought so. It was a good experience, the crew were good and organised.
The slow rolling sea can affect some :-)
Aloha Chris S and Ohana,
We are glad that you folks enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you folks on your next Hawaiian Vacation. Aloha
Robert
Shark Rez
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Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/07/08 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/04 |
Reviewed by: narumi ishikawa
2011年10月に参加しました。古い話でスミマセンが。
双子の五歳児連れで不安がありましたが、ユカさん(今もいるかな)
のおかげでまったく大丈夫。子供たちもなついて安心するあまり、
先に海に入ってた私のところに空中を飛んできました。
双子連れが全く障害にならず、感謝感謝。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Rui
会社の先輩と参加しました。
スタッフの方々がとても気さくで船上でも音楽がかかっていたりと、
楽しい雰囲気でした。
船上ではBBQと聞き、期待していましたが簡単なハンバーガーだったのが少し残念でした。とても美味しかったですが!
イルカと海亀は全員がみれるようにポイント地点では2回海に入ることができました。
体力的にフラダンスがキツかったですが一日中満喫できました。
大人数の友達と参加するととても楽しいと思いました。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Bryce
This was advertised as a Adventure Package and looked like it was offering the Dolphin swim but we only got the Dolphin encounter - which was still fun but isn't 'swimming' with dolphins. I'm contacting Veltra about it now (whether it's misleading advertising or poor scheduling on their part) but may update this later. The activity definitely deserves 4 stars as it was all really fun - ray encounter is cool as you swim with fishes too but you don't do much with the rays other than touch the side of their 'wing'. Sea Lion encounter is way awesome though as you get to hold, hug and play with them a bit.
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Packages: | Dolphin Swim Adventure + Sea Lion + Reef Encounter |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Canadiantraveller
Had ourselves a good time. Got sea sick on the boat ride though. Recommend you bring some gravol. A good activity to do while you are in Hawaii.
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Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: R Garcia
It has always been a dream of mine to swim and interact with dolphins, and this exceeded my expectations! I was absolutely in heaven during my entire time in the water with them. I got a "dolphin duo" dorsal fin ride and foot push, kisses, and plenty of hands on time. I then got to do hugs and kisses, feeding, and lots of hands on time with the sea lions. This was the highlight of my visit to Hawaii and I would LOVE to do it over and over again!
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Packages: | Dolphin Royal Swim + Sea Lion + Reef Encounter |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2013/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
This was amazing event!!!! It was a safe trip, and it was awesome seeing the sharks swimming very close. I'm looking forward to doing it again.
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
I did the the royal swim with my 15 year old daughter. It was awesome! Lots of fun!! I'm dying to go back and do it again.
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Packages: | Dolphin Encounter + Sea Lion + Reef Encounter |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
This was amazing!!! I have 4 daughters, a15 year old, 9, year old, 2 year old, and a 6 month old. Alan (customer service) did an awesome job in figuring out the schedules for all of us to enjoy this trip without having to get my 6 month old in the waters. We all had a great time, my kids loved all the activities that where do done. My kids can't wait to do it again!
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Packages: | Dolphin Royal Swim + Sea Lion + Reef Encounter |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Phil
This was one of our highlights in Hawaii and our teenagers loved it. The royal package is pricey, but will create life long memories if you can do it. We did feel bad for lesser dolphin programs, as that group of 30 or so were on the other side of the pool doing their program while watching our group of 8 having the time of our lives having a much more interactive time with dolphins. The sea lion and ray encounter were fun as well. It felt like we were animal trainers for a day. You must purchase any photos they take, but the photos turned out great and will be life long keepsakes.
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Packages: | Dolphin Royal Swim + Sea Lion + Reef Encounter |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: yuri
娘がエンカウンターに参加して私は見学、娘はとても喜んでいました。
イルカはお利口さんでびっくり。
園内で、アシカやイルカのショーを見たり、楽しい一日でした。
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Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/06/26 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/16 |
Reviewed by: User038575
I gave an ok/average rating because this was an expensive excursion and the snorkeling was not up to par. The staff was incredible---- friendly, fun and courteous, but this seemed to be a boat ride geared toward hanging out and drinking on the boat rather than seeing awesome fish, coral reefs, etc. We had 2 snorkel stops and fish/turtles were average. But the crew made sure we saw dolphins from the boat, which was cool.
As far as snorkeling, it was nothing too interesting especially because my husband and I have done amazing snorkeling in Maui and Bora Bora. If you want to drink and relax for an afternoon, this is a top choice. But, a little too expensive for what you get if you are really into snorkeling and seeing different kinds of underwater life.
Thanks for your feedback. We definitely understand that our reef is hard coral- so not the soft fanning coral you get in warm waters, but we strive to do a great job showcasing what we do have to offer on Oahu. One of the sites is Oahu's second largest living reef, though due to weather/water conditions we can't always go there. Perhaps next time you can join us on our other tour- the Dolphin Snorkel Tour- which offers THREE snorkel sites (not two that the Sail offers) including a chance to snorkel view dolphins in the wild. It sounds like you are seeking more adventure and that is what that tour offers. Adventure! We hope to see you again. Thank you!
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Packages: | Afternoon Sail & Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: KellyC
Best thing we did all week while on Oahu!!! Our crew put us directly in the path of the spinner dolphins twice. They calmly swam beneath us and carried onward. Crew showed high respect to the wildlife at all times.
Awesome! Your enthusiastic satisfaction is what we strive for! It takes not only a great crew to accomplish these magic moments but also great customers that can share the respect and love of the ocean to make the magic happen. Thanks for joining us! Mahalo Nui loa.
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Packages: | Mid-Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Molly S
It was fun enteracting with the whalphine- was not actual dolphin but a mix between a whale and dolphin. pics were pricy and not very good.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Cindy
We were able to see many fishes and even two turtles. I hadn't realized that the duration of the submarine ride would be so short though(40 minutes).
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Packages: | Standard Submarine Tour [Currently Closed] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/06/11 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/08 |
Reviewed by: どりぃ
イルカとっても可愛くて、やってよかったです!
でも、少し高いかな…
写真も5枚で56ドルって…結構ボッタクリだなと思いました。
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Packages: | 2頭のイルカと泳ぐ!ドルフィン・ロイヤルスイム |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/06/08 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Kasia
Good experinace esspecially for those who are afraid of diving. You can see different species of fishes, nice trip, not long not to short. However if you have see deasease please take medicine
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Packages: | Premium Submarine Tour (Larger Window) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Bigrbull
We had a great time! Everyone saw 3-4 8 to 10 foot sharks! Would sure do again!
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Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/05/30 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/29 |
Reviewed by: マロン
3年前に挙式。その後授かった子供(2歳)をつれての参加。イルカと初めてのチューでちょっぴり驚いて泣いちゃったけど。アスレチックもあり、十分に時間を過ごせました。
安心して参加できるプログラムでした。ありがとうございました。
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Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/05/26 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/19 |
Reviewed by: M&A
We had a wonderful time! Spending time with a dolphin was a great experience.
イルカと直接触れ合うのは、初めての経験でした。同じプールの中にいるだけで、なんだかドキドキして最初は触れるのも気を遣ってしまったけれど。インストラクターの方々も、とても気さくで楽しかったです。全体的にオモシロイやりとりなどは英語ですが、肝心なところは日本語で言葉をかけてくれました。全く英語が話せなくても、最初の説明は日本人の方が説明してくださいます。プールに入ってからは、周りの方々のする様子を見て同じようにやれば特に問題はないと思います。イルカを少しでも好きな方にとっては、とってもいい思い出になるはずです!
おまけに、平日だったのでパーク全体が空いていて、ゆっくり過ごせました♪
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Packages: | イルカと遊ぶ!ドルフィン・エンカウンター |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/05/25 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Molly S
Very cool experience. The dolphin handler was very friendly and informative.
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Packages: | Dolphin Encounter (One Dolphin) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/05/16 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/14 |
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Aloha Karmine, We apologize that we didn't exceed your expectations this time, We will strive to do better on the next. We upgraded our cage less than a year ago and it is now about 65% bigger than it was back 3 years ago. Being the shark tour with the biggest cage, we currently average 5 - 8 people maximum at any given time. We have upgraded our boats within the past 2 years since 3 of our boats were burned back in 2011. We hope to better service you on your next trip out here. Thank you once again for choosing North Shore Shark Adventures