All Reviews for Snorkeling Tours for Beginners

We booked with the Fair Winds because one of us doesn't swiim and they made it possible for us both to share this amazing experience. Outstanding crew
support!!! It was sad to see so few fish but the coral beds were lovely. Well worth doing!!

Kealakekua Bay. This is the place where the monument for Captain Cook, who first discovered Hawaii, is located. The boat hardly rocked, the meals provided were delicious, and the sea had outstanding clarity. I'm glad I participated.

ケアラケクア湾。ハワイを最初に発見したキャプテンクックの記念碑がある場所です。船はほとんど揺れることがなく、提供される食事もおいしく、海は抜群の透明度です。参加してよかったです。

About 15 minutes after departing on the cruise, we encountered a pod of dolphins! At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see many tropical fish and even a sea turtle.

There were no staff members who spoke Japanese, so everything was in English, but we managed just fine. There were only two groups of Japanese people, including us. The food was quite delicious as well.

For those who are not good swimmers, there are floats and life jackets available, so it's safe. There are also prescription snorkeling masks for those with poor eyesight, which made it comfortable.

On the return cruise, you might feel cold since your swimsuit will be wet. I recommend bringing a large towel or something to wear over it.

クルーズに出発して15分くらいで、すでにイルカの群れに遭遇！シュノーケルスポットでは、たくさんの熱帯魚の他、海亀まで見ることができました。
日本語が話せるスタッフはいないので、すべて英語でしたが、なんとかなりました。
日本人は私たちを含めて2組のみ。食事も結構美味しかったです。
泳ぎが苦手な人には、フロートやライフジャケットもあるので安心です。視力が悪い人のために、度付きのシュノーケルのマスクもあり、快適でした。
帰りのクルーズでは水着が濡れているので寒く感じると思います。大き目のタオルか、羽織るものを持っていくことをお勧めします。

The cloudy sky made the sea feel a bit deeper and cold, and when I got out of the water, I started to shiver from the slight breeze, losing the motivation to go back in. Since I was a bit sleep-deprived the day before, after a swim, I ended up just watching a pod of dolphins from the boat. However, the young girl swam a little further and was able to experience the thrilling moment of swimming among the dolphins as they approached. It felt as if they were swimming with her. You can encounter dolphins in everyday life without having to book a special dolphin-watching tour, as long as you don't chase them.

The staff were all friendly and nice people, but it was a bit tough when I couldn't understand English. There were only a few Japanese people. If you're with someone who is fluent in English, I highly recommend it.

曇り空で海が少し深くなると冷たくて、水から上がると少しの風で体は震えてもう水に入る気力がなえてしまいました。前日少し睡眠不足だったため、一泳ぎしたら船上からいるかの群れの背びれを眺めるだけになりましたが、若い娘は頑張って少し先まで泳ぎ、群れが寄ってきてくれる中、感動の遊泳をすることができました。まるで一緒に泳いでくれたという感じでした。イルカは追わなければ、わざわざイルカ観賞ツアーに申し込まなくても普段でも遭遇できるんですね。
スタッフはみな親切で、いい感じの人たちばかりでしたが、英語が聞き取れないとちょっと辛いものがありました。日本人は少しでした。英語の堪能な人と一緒なら超おすすめ。

I stayed on the Big Island during Golden Week and participated in this tour. My biggest concern was that it was a meet-up tour with no pick-up service, but since I was staying at a hotel in the Kailua-Kona area, I asked the hotel to arrange a taxi to the tour meeting place. It cost about $15 to get there, and there were no issues.

Kealakekua Bay has very clear water, allowing you to see the fish beautifully. Compared to Hanauma Bay, there are more fish to see. Although Japanese is not spoken, there is no need to worry at all. There were many participants from the mainland, and it was a very satisfying tour. I will participate again.

ＧＷ中にハワイ島に滞在しこのツアーへ参加しました。一番不安だったのは現地集合という事で迎えがない事でしたが、カイルアコナ地区のホテルに滞在していたため、ホテルに頼んでタクシーでツアーの参加場所まで行きました。１５ドル程度で現地まで行くことができ問題ありません。
　このケアラケクア湾は、非常に透明度が高くお魚をキレイに見ることができます。ハナウマ湾などより魚影が濃くいろんな魚を見ることができます。日本語は通じませんが全く心配いりません。本土の方の参加が多く非常に満足できるツアーでした。また参加します。

I participated in a morning cruise!
There was no Japanese guide, but all the staff were kind and entertaining, so it wasn't a problem.

The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was exclusive to our tour, allowing us to swim freely and comfortably.

On the return cruise, we were able to see a pod of dolphins jumping, and we thoroughly enjoyed the waters of Hawaii!

モーニングクルーズに参加してきました！
日本語ガイドは無いのですが、スタッフのかたは全員優しくおもしろい方々なので問題はありませんでした。

ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングは私たちのツアーだけだったので自由に快適に泳ぐことが出来ました。

帰りのクルーズではイルカの群れがジャンプしているところを見ることができ、ハワイの海を満喫しました！

I participated in a snorkeling cruise on the Fair Wind!

Both the cruise and snorkeling were truly enjoyable! The two and a half hours of snorkeling flew by. I was really hungry after snorkeling, so the BBQ lunch was absolutely delicious. I also got to make friends with other participants, which made for great memories!

フェアウィンド号でのシュノーケリングクルーズに参加してきました！

クルーズもシュノーケリングも本当に楽しかったです！
シュノーケリングの2時間半はあっという間でした。シュノーケリング後でお腹もすいていたこともあって、BBQでのランチはほんとにおいしかったです。ほかの参加者の方とも仲良くなれていい思い出になりました！

I participated in an afternoon cruise! The snorkeling spot, Kealakekua Bay, was truly beautiful, and I was amazed to see colorful tropical fish clearly in the water!

During the cruise, we were lucky enough to encounter wild whales, and everyone on board was excited. I’m thinking about joining a morning tour next time!

アフタヌーンクルーズに参加しました！
シュノーケルポイントであるケアラケクア湾は本当に綺麗で、実際海の中も色とりどりの熱帯魚がはっきり見えて感動しました！

クルーズ中も運よく野生のクジラに出会い、参加者みんなで盛り上がりました。次回は午前中のツアーに参加したいなって思ってます！

When we arrived at Kealakekua Bay on a perfectly clear day with not a cloud in the sky, we were able to take in the breathtaking natural scenery. While snorkeling, we could clearly see tropical fish and coral reefs. After coming out of the water, the staff had prepared lunch for us, and enjoying BBQ under the blue Hawaiian sky was exceptional!

雲ひとつ無い快晴でケアラケクア湾に到着したときはその大自然を一望できました。
シュノーケリング中もトロピカルフィッシュやサンゴ礁をはっきり見ることができました。
海からあがるとスタッフの方がランチを用意してくれていて、ハワイの青空の下で食べれるBBQは格別でした！

I had a great time snorkeling! The water was really clear, and I could see the tropical fish and coral reefs well. The weather was nice, and the water temperature seemed high, so I was able to swim comfortably.

The cruise on the Fair Wind was also pleasant, and we encountered dolphins along the way. I think Kealakekua Bay is a wonderful spot!

快適なシュノーケリングを楽しめました！
本当に透明度が高く、熱帯魚やサンゴ礁が良く見えました。
天気もよく水温も高かったみたいで、心地よく泳ぐことが出来ました。

フェアウィンド号でのクルーズも快適で途中でイルカと遭遇することが出来ました。
ケアラケクア湾は素晴らしいスポットだと思います！

We participated with our 5-year-old daughter and family. The staff were very kind and prepared a beat version for the children, allowing us to join in together. While snorkeling, we encountered two whales, and our daughter was extremely happy.

We truly had a wonderful experience as a family!

5歳の娘と家族で参加しました。
スタッフの方がとても親切で子供のためにビート版を用意してくれ、一緒に参加することが出来ました。
シュノーケリングしている間に2匹のクジラと出会うことができ、娘も大変喜んでいました。

家族でほんとうに素晴らしい体験をすることが出来ました！

I participated in this tour towards the end of my trip to Hawaii. The cruise on the Fair Wind was very enjoyable, and the crew members were all kind.

During snorkeling, I was able to see tropical fish and coral reefs! After that, we enjoyed a lunch prepared by the crew, which was very delicious! It was our last event, but it became a wonderful memory.

このツアーはハワイ旅行の最後のほうに参加しました。
フェアウィンド号でのクルーズはとても楽しく、クルーの方も優しい方ばかりでした。

シュノーケリングでは熱帯魚やサンゴ礁を見る事ができました！
その後はクルーの方が作ってくれたランチを楽しむ事ができました。とても美味しかったです！
私たちの最後のイベントだったのですが、とてもいい思い出になりました。

The cruise on the Fair Wind was very comfortable, and above all, the Hawaiian breeze was incredibly pleasant! At the first snorkeling spot, we were able to enjoy it just by ourselves, which was delightful. After that, at the Captain Cook snorkeling spot, we were able to see many marine creatures, including tropical fish! The lunch was delicious, and it was a wonderful tour.

フェアウィンド号でのクルーズはとても快適で、なんといってもハワイの風がとても心地よかったです！
最初のシュノーケリングスポットでは私たちだけで楽しむ事ができて満喫できました。
そのあと、キャプテンクックのシュノーケリングスポットではトロピカルフィッシュなどたくさんの海の生物を見ることが出来ました！
ランチもおいしくて素晴らしいツアーでした。

This is a recommended tour that the whole family can enjoy! I participated with my 7-year-old and 10-year-old children, and they had a great time. I'm really glad we joined. The guide was kind, and the kids really warmed up to him.

It became a wonderful memory to see such a beautiful sea with my children!

家族で楽しめるおすすめのツアーです！7歳と10歳の子供と参加したのですが、すごく楽しんでいて参加してよかったなと思いました。
ガイドの方も優しくて子供たちもすごくなついていました。

こんなに綺麗な海を子供と見ることが出来てとてもいい思い出になりました！

I participated in a morning cruise with a BBQ lunch! The snorkeling gear was well-prepared, and I had a great time. The snorkeling spot in Kealakekua Bay was amazing, and I was able to see a lot of fish. The lunch was delicious, and I felt like I was enjoying Hawaii with the hamburgers and hot dogs!

BBQランチ付きモーニングクルーズで参加してきました！
シュノーケリング用具もちゃんと用意されていて、とても楽しめました。
ケアラケクア湾のシュノーケリングスポットもすばらしくたくさんの魚を見ることが出来ました。
ランチもおいしくて、ハンバーガーやホットドックなどハワイで楽しんでる感じがしました！

The reef wasn't as colorful or with the variety of fish that I expected, but the tour was awesome and did a great job making the guests comfortable.

Since it was November, the temperature was low and the water was cold, but the sea was beautiful and I enjoyed seeing many fish. Both breakfast and lunch were moderately delicious and satisfying. However, since almost no one speaks Japanese, it might be more enjoyable if you can speak English. I didn't encounter any dolphins, and there was no explanation provided, so I was just sitting on the boat without much to do. Next time, I want to go during a warmer season.

11月ということもあり、気温が低く水が冷たかったですが、海はきれいで魚もたくさん見れて楽しかったです。
朝食も昼食もほどよくおいしくて満足でした。
ただ日本語はほとんどというかまったく通じないので、英語が話せる方だともっと楽しめるのかもしれません。
イルカにも遭遇することはなく、なにも説明されることはないので、ただぼ~とボートに乗っているだけです。
今度は暖かい時期にいきたいです。

I was looking for a snorkeling cruise with transportation and signed up for this tour (the transportation was provided by Jacks Hawaii). The afternoon cruise I participated in had few participants, so we were able to relax on the boat, and the crew was very kind in taking care of the mothers who were scared while swimming. The crew spotted dolphins on our way back to the bay and stopped the boat for us, but we couldn't see them very well. However, the sea was beautiful, and we were able to see colorful fish, which made everyone happy. The boat's facilities were also clean and comfortable to use, which was great!

送迎付のシュノーケルクルーズを探していてこちらのツアーに申し込みました(送迎はジャックスハワイの車でした)。
参加したアフタヌーンクルーズは参加者が少なかったので船上ではゆったり過ごせましたし、泳ぐ時にはクルーの人がとても親切に怖がる母親達の面倒を見てくれて助かりました。
イルカは湾に帰る際クルーの人が見つけて船を止めてくれましたが私達には良く見えませんでした。でも海も綺麗で色とりどりの魚を見れたので全員が喜んでいました。
船の設備も綺麗で気持ちよく使えて良かったです♪

It was my first time snorkeling, and I had a wonderful experience. The ocean was very beautiful, and I could see fish up close. The hamburger for lunch had a deliciousness that can only be enjoyed outdoors, and I ended up eating a lot because I was greedy. I also got to see dolphins, even if just for a moment, and it was a very satisfying tour. I think it would be even better if there were plans that included transportation.

初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、とてもすばらしい体験をさせてもらうことができました。
海もとてもきれいで、魚もすぐ近くに見れました。
ランチのハンバンガーも外ならではのおいしさもあり、欲張ってたくさん食べてしまいました。
イルカもチラッとでしたが見ることができ、大満足のツアーでした。
送迎付きのプランができてくれるとよりいいなぁと思います。

It was very good. The staff's response, the beauty of the sea, and I was glad to participate.

非常によかったですね。スタッフの対応、海のきれいさ、参加してよかったです。

great time. Amazing staff. Great with kids. Boogie boards with undersea viewers. Fantastic

I participated on September 6th. It was an afternoon course.
I've been visiting the Big Island for five years, and until now, I've only spent my time with volcanoes, golf, or driving...
But I had no idea there were such wonderful sea activities!
The water is incredibly clear, and you can see the corals and fish very vividly. I want to go again!
Kealakekua Bay, which has been a sacred place since ancient times, still has limited access for boats entering the bay. All the staff from the tour company were foreigners, so Japanese wasn't spoken, but it wasn't a problem at all.
You can also spend time at a nearby shopping center before and after the tour, which is convenient.

For afternoon tours, they mentioned that light snacks would be provided, but it was just a small amount of snacks and cut fruits, so I recommend eating something beforehand.
We bought ahi rolls (sushi) and soup at the KTA supermarket in the nearby Keauhou Shopping Center and ate them on a bench before going. You can also enjoy a stunning sunset from that shopping center on the way back.

9/6に参加しました。午後からのコースです。
ハワイ島に行きはじめて5年、今までは火山かゴルフかドライブか・・・という過ごし方しかしてきませんでした。
が、海のアクティビティでこんなに素晴らしいものがあったとは！？
海の透明度は非常に高く、サンゴや魚たちがとっても鮮明にみられます。もう一度行きたい！
昔から神聖な場所であったケアラケクア湾、いまだに湾に入れる船は限られているとのこと。ツアー会社のスタッフは全員外人さんなので、日本語は通用しませんが特に問題はありませんでした。
ツアーの前後は、近くにあるショッピングセンターで過ごすこともできるので便利です。

午後からツアーの場合は、軽食がでるとありましたが、少量のスナックとカットフルーツだけなので、事前に腹ごしらえをしてから参加することをオススメします。
私たちは近くのケアウホウショッピングセンターにあるスーパーKTAでアヒ巻き（巻きすし）とスープを買ってベンチで食べてから行きました。帰りもそのショッピングセンターから極上のサンセットが見られます。

I participated in the Fair Wind morning cruise. Above all, it was wonderful that they provided a "box snorkel" for someone like me who struggles with breathing through snorkel gear! It's the kind of equipment used for catching sea snails, with a box that has glass, allowing for excellent visibility of the crystal-clear underwater world. However, it seems that the number is limited, so I recommend expressing that you can't swim to get one! They also lent me a banana-shaped float to wear around my waist and a black inner tube, so there's absolutely no need to worry for those who are anxious about swimming. People of all ages, from small children to the elderly, were enjoying snorkeling.

In a calm bay with almost no waves, I was able to observe a wide variety of fish, and during lunchtime, we even encountered a pod of dolphins swimming offshore from the deck of the boat! Lucky people must have been able to swim quite close to them. They also film everything from boarding to underwater, so couples on their honeymoon might want to actively get filmed and purchase the DVD as a nice keepsake. I appreciated that the crew did not pressure for tips when disembarking. The clarity and calmness of the water are significantly better than at Hanauma Bay.

フェアウインドのモーニング・クルーズに参加しました。
何と言っても、シュノーケルギアで呼吸するのが苦手な私にとっては、「箱メガネ」のようなものを貸してくれる所が素晴らしい！さざえを捕るときの漁で使うようなもので、BOXにガラスが入っていて透明度抜群の海中が、ラクラク見通せます。ただし、数が限られているようなので、泳げないんです！と訴えてGETすることをお勧めします。腰に巻くバナナ型のフロートと、黒い浮き輪も貸してくれて、泳ぎに不安の
ある方でも全く心配ありません。小さな子供から、かなりの年配の方まで、シュノーケリングを楽しんでいました。
波がほとんどない穏やかな湾で、魚の種類も実に多く観察でき、ランチタイムには船のデッキから、沖を行くイルカの群れにも遭遇できました！ラッキーな人は、かなり近くを泳ぐことができたはずです。乗船時から水中まで、DVD撮影をしてくれますので、ハネムーンに来たカップルなどは積極的に映してもらってDVDを買うのも、良い記念になると思います。降りるときに、クルーの人たちがチップを強要しない所も好感がもてました。透明度と波の穏やかさは、ハナウマ湾より格段上です。

Following my visit to Mauna Kea in February, I signed up for this tour and it was a great decision. It seems that this location is not accessible to the general public, and when I asked locals, they mentioned they had participated several times with their families. There appear to be many repeat visitors. Although there is no Japanese support, it didn't pose any problems for us.

As for the meeting point, while the main map clearly indicates the location, it can be quite confusing, so I recommend allowing extra time to get there. We did a preliminary visit the day before.

The weather was good, and even so, snorkeling in the ocean felt like entering another world. Especially in the shallow areas, various tropical fish swam close enough to touch, which was truly moving. We also enjoyed diving from the slide, feeling like kids again.

However, in the shallow areas, be careful not to damage the coral and watch out for sea urchins. I accidentally touched a sea urchin and got a spine stuck in my finger, which was quite painful. It was difficult to remove. I was advised to wrap it with paper soaked in vinegar, which did help, but I felt it would be better to have preparations for removing spines on hand.

It's rare to find a tour that makes you want to participate again and again. I highly recommend it.

　2月のマウナケアに続き、こちらに申し込みましたが、大正解でした。ここは一般では行けない場所のようで、現地の方に聞いても家族で数回参加しているとのこと。リピータも多いようです。日本語対応ではありませんが、本旨には問題ありません。
　現地集合の場所ですが、主な地図には場所が明記されているものの結構迷いますから、時間には余裕を持って出かけたほうが良いと思います。私たちは前日に一度下見をしました。
　天気はよかったのですが、それでもシュノーケルをつけて見渡す海中は別世界。特に浅瀬では手が届くところに様々な熱帯魚が泳ぎ回り、感動ものです。滑り台からのダイブも、二人で童心に返って楽しみました。
　ただ、浅瀬ではサンゴを傷つけないよう、またウニに注意です。私は知らずにウニに触ってしまい、棘が指に刺さって痛い思いをしました。なかなか抜けないのです。酢を浸した紙で包んでおくと浮き出してくると教わり、実際そうだったのですが、刺抜き等の準備はしておいていただいた方が、とは感じました。

　何度でも参加したくなるツアーはそうありません。お奨めです。
　

I believe everyone who has the chance to go on this tour should go!

The price is perfect, the deep blue ocean is beautiful, and YOU CAN MEET DOLPHINS!! I have never experienced seeing wild dolphins in such huge numbers and hearing their sounds! It is one of the best experiences I have ever had!

If you go to Hawaii, be sure to check out this trip!

I believe everyone who has chance to go this tour, you should go!

Price is perfect, deep blue ocean and YOU CAN MEET DOLPHINS!! I have never experienced seeing wild dolphins with huge numbers and hearing the sound of dolphins! It is one of the best experiences I have ever seen!

If you go to Hawaii, go check this trip!

My husband and I participated together. Since it was a tour without a Japanese guide, we were the only Japanese participants, but we received a Japanese guide (notices, etc.) during check-in, so as long as you have some experience with snorkeling and can communicate in English to some extent, you can enjoy it without any problems!

It was an afternoon tour, and we were blessed with good weather. The boat trip to the Captain Cook monument was very pleasant (my husband did feel a bit seasick, though...). We saw a lot of fish, and we were very satisfied to see a large turtle at the start of the trip.

Also, it was appealing that it was a tour without transportation since we had rented a car. However, I think it would be tough without a rental car. The parking was vaguely marked as Keauhou Bay, so I was a bit unsure about where it was, but when we actually went, a kind local man helped us out, so it wasn't a problem!

This is one of the tours I would like to join again if I have the time.

ダンナと2人で参加しました。日本語ガイドがないツアーのため日本人参加者は我々だけでしたが、チェックイン時に日本語のガイド（注意書きなど）が渡されるので、あとはシュノーケルツアーに参加したことがある方、少しでも英語でコミュニケーションがとれる方であれば問題なく楽しめます！
午後からのツアーでしたが、天気にも恵まれ、キャプテンクック碑まで行く船旅もとても気持ちよかったです。（ダンナは若干船酔していましたが・・・）
魚もたくさん見れましたし、出発時には大きなカメも見れて大満足です。
また、レンタカーを借りていたので送迎なしツアーであったことも魅力でした。ただ、レンタカーなしの場合は厳しいと思います。駐車場はケアウホウ湾とおおまかに記されていたので若干どこかな~と思いましたが、実際に行ったら近所のおじさんが親切に教えてくれたので問題なかったです！
時間があればまた参加したいツアーのひとつです。

We participated in an afternoon cruise. We were looking forward to swimming with the fish, and it was a wonderful experience. There were many colorful fish around the coral reef, and it felt like we were swimming in an aquarium.

The day we participated was cloudy, so perhaps because of that, the seawater was colder than we expected, and I was a bit surprised when I first entered the water. However, once in the sea, I had such a great time that I forgot about the cold. The cruise and snorkeling created very lovely memories. Next time, I definitely want to meet dolphins.

私たちは午後のクルーズに参加しました。魚たちと一緒に泳ぐのを楽しみにいきましたのでとてもいい経験をしました。サンゴ礁の周りにはたくさん、色とりどりの魚がいて、水槽の中を泳いでいるようでした。
参加した日は、曇りだったからなのか、海水が思ったより冷たく、最初は海に入る時は少しビックリしました。しかし、海の中では冷たさを忘れるくらい楽しい時間をすごせました。クルーズして、スノーケリングできて、とても素敵な思い出となりました。今度は是非、イルカにも会いたいです。

I participated in the "Fair Wind Cruises - Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling" tour on June 21. It seems that the southern part of the Big Island often has cloudy weather, and this time was no exception, with a bit of cloudiness. However, taking a peek underwater revealed a completely different world! Tropical and colorful little fish were swimming joyfully. The combination of bright blue water with yellow, orange, red, and blue colors was absolutely beautiful. And then, there was a massive migration of gray fish! It felt like a dream. On the way back on the boat, as the speed picked up, a pod of dolphins swam playfully right alongside us, almost like companions. I don't think there are many opportunities to see wild dolphins up close like this. You'll create wonderful memories!

6月21日の”フェアウインド・クルーズ - ハワイ島ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング”ツアーに参加してきました。ハワイ島の南の方は曇りが多いようで、今回もやや曇りぎみでした。ところが、海の中を一目覗くと全くの別世界！トロピカルでカラフルな可愛い魚たちが、楽しげに泳いでます。明るい水色の中に、黄色やオレンジ、赤やブルーの色のコンビネーションがとてもキレイでした。そして、グレーの魚の大群の大移動！夢のようでした。帰りの船でのこと、船のスピードが出てきたところに、イルカの群れがぴったり横に張り付いて仲間のように楽しげに泳いでました。こんなに近くで野生のイルカを見れる機会はそうないと思います。良い思い出が作れますよ。

I participated in an afternoon snack cruise on June 28. At first, I was worried about my companion getting seasick, but that concern was completely unnecessary. I had been on several other cruises before, but this one felt like it had the least amount of rocking. The ocean was beautiful as well. It was my first time seeing a coral reef up close like that. If you're going to Hawaii, that ocean is a must-see.

Before snorkeling, the captain gave a fairly long explanation and safety briefing, but it felt responsible and trustworthy. Even so, we had a full two hours to snorkel. The staff was very well-mannered and kind, which made for a very pleasant experience.

On the way back, I dozed off while enjoying the view of the Big Island from the boat, feeling the pleasant fatigue from snorkeling and the sea breeze. I didn't get to see any dolphins, but next time, I plan to wake up early and join a morning cruise, which has a higher chance of encountering dolphins.

６月２８日にアフタヌーンスナッククルーズに参加しました。まずは同行者の船酔いが心配だったのですがそんな心配は全くいりませんでした。
他のクルーズには何回か参加した事があったのですがいままでで一番揺れが少なかったと感じました。
海もきれいでしたよ。あんなにまじかにさんご礁を見たのははじめてでした。せっかくハワイに行ったならあの海は必見です。シュノーケリングの前に船長の説明と注意事項が結構長くありましたがそれも責任ある仕事って感じがして信頼できました。それでもたっぷり２時間はシュノーケルできましたよ。スッタフもとても行儀良く親切なのでとても気持ち良く楽しむことができました。
帰りは船の上からハワイ島の景色を見ながらシュノーケリングの心地よい疲れと海風でうたた寝してしまいました。
イルカは見ることはできませんでしたが次回は早起きしてイルカの遭遇率の高いモーニングクルーズに参加しようと思います。

I participated in the afternoon cruise. I wasn't sure where the meeting place, Fair Wind's office, was, so I showed my reservation to the staff in the lobby of the condo where I stayed (Kona by the Sea) and they helped me with directions on a simple map. I can't speak English, but they wrote down how to get there, so I was able to find it without getting lost. It's better to leave a bit earlier, though.

Before departure, I went to the restroom and noticed several awards for Hawaii tours hanging carelessly along the hallway. Gold award? Silver award? They've been receiving them every year, and for the past three years, they've mostly been gold awards. They seem to be quite established. But you won't know until you experience it.

I had previously participated in a tour on a small boat on the Big Island and had a bad experience due to the rough waves, so I was a bit worried. Once on board, all the staff's names were displayed, and the captain was Mr. Hiromoto. I wondered if he was of Japanese descent, which made me feel a bit more at ease. After departure, I felt even more reassured. There was hardly any rocking—rather, it was a pleasant sway. The beauty of the ocean was absolutely perfect. On the way back, it's a good idea to bring something to keep warm, as your body might get cold.

午後からのクルーズに参加しました。
集合場所のフェアウインドのオフィイスがよく分からなかったので宿泊したコンド（コナバイザシー）のロビーの人に予約票を見せて場所を教えてもらいました。英語はできませんが簡単な地図に行きかたを書いてくれたので迷わず行けました。でも少し早めに出かけたほうがいいですね。
出発前にトイレに行ったら途中の廊下にハワイのツアーに贈られる表彰状が無造作に何枚も掛けてありました。金賞？銀賞？毎年もらってるんだなーここ３年は金賞ばかりでした。
結構、老舗なのね。でも体験してみないとわからんぞー。
以前ハワイ島で小さな船で行くツアーに参加してあまりの揺れに体調が悪くなった経験がありちょっと心配だったのです。乗船するとスッタフ全員の名前が表示してありキャプテンはＨＩＲＯＭＯＴＯさんでした。日系の方かしら？ちょっと安心。出発してもっと安心しました。揺れほとんどない？
と言うよりは心地よい揺れでした。海の美しさは100点満点でした。帰りは体が冷えているではおるものを持っていったほうがいいですよ。