Hawaii
Hanauma Bay was really beautiful and probably one of my favorite places on the trip. The view was amazing, and I took a lot of nice photos just by lying on the grass and looking at the ocean. It felt super relaxing and peaceful. I also saw some really cool fish, which made it exciting and different from just a normal beach.
There were a few things I didn’t like though. The rocks in the water made it kind of hard to walk, and sometimes it hurt my feet. I also didn’t enjoy snorkeling that much, but that was mostly because I felt sick. I think it would actually be really fun if you feel okay.
Be careful when putting on sunscreen and don’t get it too close to your eyes because it really hurts. Also, watch out for mongoose because they might steal your food. I saw it happen to people sitting near us. Overall, Hanauma Bay is an awesome place and I would recommend going.
My kids, ages 11 and 13, were thrilled with meeting and engaging with several of the dolphins! We were impressed by the care given to them and the expertise of their trainers. We will be taking part in Dolphin Quest upon our next visit.
Dan was amazing, we had a marvelous time, Dan was patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun!
definitely worth the money
Thank you guys. You did great! Hope we see you again.
This excusion was one of our top experiences during our trip to Oahu. All of the staff was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and FUN! We had clouds and a little rain but that did not dampen our fun. It was clear that the staff are all professionals, yet they made us feel like long-time friends. They ensured our safety at all times. It was the perfect variety of activities.
Aloha Omaha Grandma,
Thank you for a kind of comment and 5-star review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyded our sandbar tour.
Hope to see you again soon.
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
I wanted to see sea turtles, so I made a last-minute reservation, and I'm glad I chose this one! We departed from a marina near Ala Moana Shopping Center and were able to see sea turtles off the coast of Waikiki Beach! It was a bit murky because it rained the day before, but we could still see them with the naked eye from the boat. They say it would be even clearer if it hadn't rained.
After snorkeling, there was an all-you-can-drink option, including alcohol. That was also fantastic!
ウミガメが見たくて、急遽予約しましたが選んで良かった!
アラモアナショッピングセンター近くのマリーナから出港して、ワイキキビーチ沖でウミガメ見れました!
前日に雨が降ったので少し濁ってましたが船上から肉眼でも見れます。
雨が降らなかったらもっとクリアに見えるそうです。
シュノーケリング後は、ドリンク飲み放題でアルコールもあります。これまた最高!
They provide snorkeling gear. You can take off your shoes to get on the boat, so marine shoes are not necessary. It gets cold after snorkeling, so it's better to have one towel per person. Changing cl
シュノーケリング貸してくれます。
くつを脱いで船に乗るので、マリンシューズ不要。
シュノーケリング後は寒いので、タオルは1人一枚あった方がいい。
すぐに着替えるのが◎
We had an amazing time. Everyone was super friendly, easy to navigate. Would love to come back again!
I was relieved to have staff who could speak Japanese. I was moved to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales. I had a great time playing in the ocean with snorkeling and the water slide. Watching the staff's hula show made me feel the essence of Hawaii. The lunch was also included and it was delicious.
日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいて安心しました。
イルカとホヌとホエールも見れて感動しました。
シュノーケルとウォーター滑り台思いっきり海で遊べました。
スタッフさんのフラショーを見てハワイだぁと感動です。
ランチも付いていて美味しかったです。
アロハ、とても素敵なレビューをありがとうございます!
日本語で安心してお過ごしいただけたとのこと、私たちにとって何より嬉しいお言葉です。イルカやホヌ、そしてホエールまでご覧いただけたなんて、本当に特別な体験になりましたね。海でのシュノーケルやウォーター滑り台も思いきり楽しんでいただけたようで安心しました。
スタッフのフラショーにも感動していただけて、「ハワイらしさ」を感じていただけたことをとても嬉しく思います。ランチについてもお褒めいただきありがとうございます。
またハワイにいらっしゃる際には、ぜひ遊びにいらしてください。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。🌺
There was a staff member who was Japanese, and they explained everything kindly and politely, which made me feel at ease and enjoy the experience! I was able to see sea turtles as well. Even as an older lady, I had a great time.
スタッフの方に日本の方がいて、優しく丁寧に説明してくれて、安心して楽しむことができました❗️
海ガメも見られました。
おばさんでも、十分楽しかったです。
In April, it can be a bit chilly, so it's essential to have something to wear over your clothes after coming out of the sea. Aqua shoes are also necessary.
4月はちょっと寒いので、海から上がったら羽織る物が必需品です。
アクアシューズも必要です。
Everyone involved in this excursion wa super helpful, thoughtful and accommodating. They put our anxieties o rat and provided great information nd fostered friendly md safe at,osphere for our snorkeling adventure. While some of the add ons, like a wet suit, for sure should be included we felt that it was worth every penny. We saw 10+ species of tropical fish and even got to the back side of the crater where the ocean is crystal clear and falls off into a blue abyss! It was a little scary for those of us that were not strong swimmers but they provided extra floatation for those who desired and stayed near by in case a quick exit was needed and a,so had at least 1 crew member for every 6 of us on the tour. Fear not and just do it.
The weather was cloudy with occasional rain, but it was warm with a southern breeze. I was happy to see manta rays and sea turtles. It would have been perfect if the sky had been clear, but it was a bit disappointing. The burger for lunch was delicious. The staff were all very cheerful and it was a lot of fun.
お天気が曇り時々雨でしたが、南風で暖かかったです。
エイやホヌが見れて嬉しかったです。
青空だったら最高だったんですけど、ちょっと残念。
ランチのBURGER美味しかったです。
スタッフ皆さんとても陽気で楽しかったです。
The banana boat and bumper tube were a lot of fun! The staff was also very friendly. The weather wasn't great, so I would like to experience it again on a sunny day in the blue sea.
バナナボートとバンパーチューブはとても楽しかったです!
スタッフも親切でした。
天気がイマイチだったので、晴れた日にまた青い海で体験したいです。
Internet during boat ride
Activities on sandbar ( paddle board, kayaks , snorkeling and tubing)
Friendly stuff
Dan and Chieko (?) from Hawaii Blue Divers were amazing! This particular company made the entire process our family of 3 as easy as it could be- no need to worry about anything! We had a great ride to and from Hanauma bay, we didn’t have to fuss over securing admission tickets (which I hear are a pain), we were provided with everything needed included tram rides to and from the entrance to the bay. Which was so appreciated after snorkeling 🤿. Dan was incredibly attentive and helpful to me (a scared of natural water, fear of drowning, and uncoordinated 44 year old), as well as to my 9 year old daughter who knows basic swimming concepts but is not yet a full swimmer. We were personally guided and had such a great experience. I cannot speak highly enough of these folks. Incredibly attentive, adaptive and knowledgeable. We clearly had chosen the right company to go with from the ease of entering the park before a HUGE line of white vans, not having to walk down to the bay or back up, snacks and water provided, and no need to deal with the hassle of renting equipment. We didn’t need to do anything beside show up to our pick up spot and have required cash and a change of clothes. They offer wetsuits and I highly recommend getting them for a bit more warmth, protection from getting scratched by coral, and added buoyancy. Make sure to have a good breakfast and hydrate before going, take clothes or a cover up to wear/change into, think about waterproof pouches for phones (not required as Dan did great with photos), towels, and enough cash to pay the entrance fee, rent wetsuits, and provide a BIG tip because you’ll be grateful for the experience. Expect to be tired and thrilled because it is a great snorkeling tour of the bay. Thank you Dan and Chieko!!!
Get the wetsuits!
Thank you guys. You all did great! Hope we see you again.
It would have been great if the weather was better but still a fun time. My only complaint is that I would have liked the area that is cordoned off for paddle boarding and kayaking to be bigger. The live music is a nice touch!
The snorkeling at the sandbar is just ok.
This is our third time doing the tour and still nothing short of amazing
I participated in late March. I considered booking the tickets myself, but I chose the tour to buy the peace of mind of having secured them in advance. It turned out to be a great decision! As mentioned in the tour description, we saved time by watching a video and receiving explanations from the guide on the bus. We wore paper bands on our right wrists to prove we were participants of Roberts, which we kept on until the return trip. Once we arrived, we skipped the explanation area for the general public and other tour participants and headed straight to the beach! I had imagined the shuttle bus would be a large van, but it was actually a big bus. We arrived right on time. There were some Japanese participants, but since it was organized by Roberts, there were many foreigners as well. The English was easy to understand, so there was no need to worry.
Although we only stayed from 8:00 to 12:00, it felt like no time at all. At first, I thought it might be long, but it felt like a lie! I laughed with the foreigners I traveled with about how quickly it went by! It was a spot that could move anyone, regardless of their nationality.
The total cost for the transportation and peace of mind was very reasonable, and I highly recommend it!
3月下旬に参加。
自分でチケット予約することも考えたが、先に確保できる安心感を買うつもりでツアーを
選択。結果大正解!ツアー説明にもある通り、行きのバスでガイドさんからの説明と動画視聴することで時間節約。説明確認済みの証明、Roberts参加者とわかるなように紙バンドを右手首に装着。帰りまでつけたまま。着いたら一般や他ツアー参加者が向かう説明場はスルーして即ビーチへ!シャトルバスも大型バンをイメージしていたが、大型バス。時間通りの到着。日本人もいたが、Roberts催行ということもあり外国の方が多数でした。英語もわかりやすいので心配不要です。
現地滞在8:00〜12:00だけどあっという間でした。最初は長いかな?と思っていたのが嘘みたい。行き帰り一緒だった外国の方と、あっという間だったね〜と笑い合うくらい!各国共通で感動できるスポットだなと実感。
送迎代、安心代トータルで高コスパでおすすめです!
If you're not good with the cold, consider wearing a wetsuit. Rentals are available on-site. It's also reassuring to have water-friendly shoes for your feet!
寒さが苦手な方はウェットスーツ着用も検討を。現地レンタル可。足元は水陸両用シューズあると安心です!
Wow just wow, Shane was our pilot and boy he had a lot of knowledge of the island and for him to give a good answer to everyone's questions was exceptional. The ride was smooth, we felt safe and it was longer than I expected. The views are amazing and beautiful. My grandkids and I truly loved this experience. Shane even let Liam shut the helicopter down once we landed.
This was our 1st time to the big island and this was our 1st time snorkeling. The captain and the crew were all exceptional and pretty funny at times. The vessel was clean and the cruise was smooth. We had 2 areas we stopped to snorkel and get a little history lesson. Breakfast and lunch was very tasty and well timed. Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience for my family.
Don't skip this adventure.
We have been on a couple different Snorkeling trips, and I have to say that going on the Molokini Snorkeling trip with the Trilogy Team is the Very Best. Why??? The Dolphins that join the boat on the way to and from Molokini. The location that the Trilogy docks so you can see so many species of fish, eels and coral. The Fantastic Team and Captains, and the delicious food, drinks and ice cream sundae!!! It is well worth the cost. Try it once and you will understand how Awesome this trip is.
If you love snorkeling, a fun boat ride, delicious food - then you have to try this trip at least once so that you can experience the Very Best Trip to Lanai!!! Do it!! You will not regret it.
We had an amazing time. Aiden, Zack ,Caleb and the captain Justine were all so amazing. They made our experience so welcoming and comfortable. MUST TRY
The shuttle bus was comfortable. Departing at 5:30 AM was a bit dreary, but it wasn't cold in the morning, and you can make good use of your time afterward, so I recommend it. Our guide, Ken, was reliable and very pleasant, and I appreciated his help a lot. There are no restrooms on the boat, but there are public toilets at the boarding area. We were able to see both dolphins and whales, but it can be tough for those who can't swim. It was harder than I imagined, but that also made it rewarding.
送迎のバスも快適でした。早朝5:30出発は、憂鬱でしたが、朝も寒くないし,そのあと時間が有効に使えるからおすすめです。
ガイドのケンさんは、頼りになるし、とても感じの良い方で大変お世話になりました。
トイレが無いですが、ボートに乗る場所に公衆トイレがあります。
イルカも鯨も見られましたが、泳げない方は大変です。想像以上にハードでした。そのぶん,達成感があります。
Just in case, bring some motion sickness medication. Since it's cold, I recommend bringing a windbreaker and extra towels.
一応酔い止め。寒いのでウインドブレーカーと多めにタオル持参がおすすめ。
アロハ! みきさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。沖合は波や潮の流れがあるので、泳ぐのに体力を使いますよね。ハワイの大自然を舞台にしたイルカやクジラとの出会いを楽しんでいただいたようで嬉しく思います。日本語ガイドのケンに関するコメントもありがとうございます!! ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
The explanations in Japanese were very helpful for those in Japan. Despite the unfortunate cloudy and cold weather, I went snorkeling and had a great time. I think I could have enjoyed it even more if the weather had been sunnier. Overall, I was satisfied with the tour thanks to the consistently kind service.
日本の方向けに日本語の説明もあってとても親切でした。
あいにくの曇りで寒かった点を除けば、シュノーケリングをしましたが、楽しかったです。もっと晴れたタイミングだったらもっと楽しめたと思います。終始、親切な対応をしていただけて満足なツアーでした。
The only thing to worry about is the weather.
気にするのは天気のみです。
この度はご参加いただき、また丁寧なレビューをお寄せいただき誠にありがとうございます。
あいにくの天候で寒さもあった中、シュノーケリングをお楽しみいただけたとのことで嬉しく思います。
ぜひまた機会がございましたらリベンジしていただければ幸いです。
スタッフの対応についても嬉しいお言葉ありがとうございます。
また次回、カネオヘサンドバー天国の海ツアーでお会いできますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
This was the one excursion that I was looking forward to during my visit. It did not disappoint! Sure the weather could have been better, but the sandbar was just beautiful. The entire staff team was amazing , welcoming, fun, attentive and entertaining. I would highly recommend this sandbar tour and especially this crew.
Bring a spare change of clothes.
Aloha TahoeGirl,
Thank you very much for your 5star revies. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your sandbar tour with us.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon.
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
I think you can swim from the morning in the summer, but the mornings in March are still cold and tough. However, once the sun comes out, it's not that cold, so it might be better to swim in the afternoon during winter. Even in the shallow areas, you can see a lot of fish and swim close enough to them. I also got to see a seal, which was fun. It was a shame that one of the snorkels was broken.
夏場は朝から泳げると思うけど3月の朝はまだ寒くて辛かった。でも日が出てからはさほど寒くないので冬場は午後がいいかも。浅瀬でも沢山の魚をみれて手が届きそうな距離で一緒に泳げます。アザラシにも会えて楽しかったです。シュノーケルが一つ壊れてて残念でした。
If you're going in March, it's a good idea to bring sweatshirts and similar clothing. I also think you should have swimwear and rash guards as a precaution against the cold.
3月に行く方はスウェットなど持って行った方がいいです。水着もラッシュガードとか寒さ対策した方がいいと思います。
Meeting at the hotel, you can board directly from the beach behind the hotel, and you'll be back in the heart of Waikiki before noon, making it very time-efficient. The snorkeling time is about an hour in the area with sea turtles, and afterwards, we went sailing near Diamond Head. We also saw dolphins. I think this tour is just right for those who feel that spending a whole day in the ocean is a bit much.
ホテル集合~そのままホテル裏のビーチから乗船、お昼前にはワイキキ中心部に戻れるのでとても時間の効率がよいです。シュノーケルの時間はウミガメのいるエリアで賞味1時間ちょっと、その後はダイアモンドヘッドの前あたりまでセーリング。イルカも見れました。丸1日使ってガッツリ海に入るのはちょっと・・・という感じの方には丁度良いツアーだと思います。
All explanations are in English. Turtle Canyon is about 10 meters deep, so if it's your first time snorkeling, it might take some courage since you won't be able to touch the bottom.
諸々の説明は英語のみです。タートルキャニオンは水深10mくらい、足はつかないのでシュノーケルが初めての方は勇気いると思います。
I was really grateful that they provided transportation not only from Waikiki but also from the Ko Olina hotels. 🙏 The instructor was always taking photos, and at the end, we could purchase them for $70. 📸 There was one instructor who spoke Japanese, and they explained everything in Japanese, which made me feel very at ease. 🇯🇵 I was able to see the dolphins up close, and the thrilling water slide was a lot of fun! 🐬 I definitely want to visit again!
ワイキキだけでなく、コオリナのホテルでも送迎していただけた点がとても助かりました🙏常にインストラクターさんが写真を撮ってくださっていて、最後に70ドルで購入が可能でした📸日本語が話せるインストラクターさんが1人いらっしゃって、常に日本語で説明してくださったのでとても安心でした🇯🇵イルカもとても近くで見られて、スリル満点のウォータースライダーもとても楽しかったです🐬また訪れたいと思います!
アロハ! パインとココナッツさま。イルカ大学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします。イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができて良かったですね!! また、ポセイドン号名物のウォータースライダーも楽しんでいただいたようで嬉しく思います。ツアーを最後まで安心して楽しんでいただけたこと、インストラクターたちの励みになります。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
The early morning bus departed in the dim light, and Sean was kind enough to stop by Starbucks. I had heard there were no restrooms on the boat, so it was great that we could use a public restroom before departure. The boat was beautiful!! Perhaps because everyone took motion sickness medication, none of us felt sick at all. But that might also be because the tour was packed with so many activities that it left us completely exhausted. Thanks to the cool, beautiful-voiced captain and Ken from Japan's attentive support, we dived wildly, swam, laughed, and breathed heavily—it was an incredibly fulfilling tour. Amazing!
朝早いバスは薄暗い中出発,ショーンさんはお優しく、スタバにも立ち寄って下さった。
船にはトイレがないと聞いていたが、出航前に公衆トイレが使えてよかった。
船は綺麗!!酔い止めは全員飲んでおいたせいか全く酔わなかった。でもそれは へとへとになるくらい盛りだくさんで充実したからかもしれない。かっこいい美声の船長、日本のケンさんのきめ細かいフォロー,などのおかげでワイルドに潜り、泳ぎ,笑い、ゼイゼイ息して超充実のツアーでした。最高!
It's harder than I thought, but it's fulfilling. I recommend renting a wetsuit for $10. It's cold, so be prepared.
思っているよりハードです、充実します,ウエットスーツは10ドルで借りるのおすすめです。寒いので要準備。
アロハ! みきさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価とボート上の写真の共有にも感謝いたします! イルカ中学のツアーはまさにハワイの海のアドベンチャーですよね!! プールとは異なり、波や潮のある外洋で泳ぐのでへとへとになりますね!! オアフ西部の壮大な自然を舞台にしたイルカたちとの出会いを楽しんで頂いたようで嬉しく思います。ジェイソン船長やケン、ショーンに関するコメントもありがとうございます。ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
Today was the best day ever. We found a pod of dolphins and jumped into the sea! It was so thrilling and exciting. When we dove in, the dolphins were right in front of us. It was moving!
We also got to see the humpback whales that come to Hawaii to give birth during this season. I've heard that seeing whales brings good luck, and that made us even happier.
The actor and captain, along with our Japanese guide Ken, was knowledgeable and a fun entertainer. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you for everything.
It was early in the morning, but our bus driver Sean was wonderful; he even stopped by Starbucks for us, showing great consideration. I believe this will be a memorable experience for sure.
今日は最高の一日でした。
イルカの群れを見つけては海にジャンプイン!なんてスリリングでドキドキ。潜るとイルカたちが目の前に。感動!
この時期に出産のためにハワイに来るザトウクジラ🐋にも会えました。クジラをみると幸運になるらしいと聞いてますます上機嫌な私たち。
俳優兼船長さん、日本人の担当Kenさんも知識豊富で楽しいエンターテイナーでした。またぜひ参加したいです。お世話になりました。
朝早く大変ですがバスのドライバーのショーンさんスタバに立ち寄ってくださったり、気遣いが素晴らしかったです。必ず良い思い出になる体験だと思います。
An early morning departure and chasing dolphins in the sea requires stamina. Please make sure to adjust your schedule so you can get plenty of sleep the night before.
朝早い出発、海でイルカを追うのは体力が必要です。前日はたっぷり睡眠をとれる様調整してください。
アロハ! ハロハロさま。イルカ中学に参加していただき、ありがとうございました。五つ星評価にも感謝いたします! オアフ島西部に生きる野生のイルカと泳いだのみならず、この時期ならではのザトウザトウクジラにも出会えとは幸運でしたね!! また、日本語ガイドのKenや船長そしてショーンに関するコメントもありがとうございます!! 「最高に一日」とのお言葉、スタッフ達の大きな励みになります!! ぜひまた、ハワイにいらっしゃる際には遊びに来てくださいね。Mahalo nui and a hui hou!
10/10 recommend. Great staff. Friendly. Great music.
Aloha Morning Snorkeling,
Thank you for your 5 star review with beautiful pictures! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your sandbar tour with us.
We hope to see you again soon!
Mahalo,
Team KBOS