All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

In February 2015, I participated in a tour and completely forgot to leave a review.

I heard that the day before and the day before that, there were strong wind warnings, and the tours were canceled, but on the day I booked, it was held. Fortunately, I was able to encounter a pod of dolphins, which was amazing. However, February in Hawaii is really cold. I tend to get cold easily, and even with a wetsuit rental, the water was too cold. I didn't even have the courage to get in the water except for swimming with the dolphins.

In addition to the cruise, I enjoyed the hula dancing (even though I couldn't do it at all because it was too difficult), and the conversations with the crew were fun, but there was one thing. The pickup time was quite early, which I knew from the beginning, but I was surprised when I received a call to confirm the pickup time while it was still dark outside. While I appreciate the confirmation call, the timing was really too much. Plus, it's rare for the phone in my room to ring while traveling abroad, so it startled me. I wish they had mentioned it in advance if it was absolutely necessary. That's the only thing I still clearly remember even after five years.

2015年2月・・
すごく前に参加してすっかりレビューもせずにおりました。

前日・前々日が強風警報が出てて、ツアーも中止になったとのことでしたが
自分が予約した日は開催されました。
そして運よくイルカの群れにも遭遇出来てすごくよかったです。
ただ、2月のハワイってめっちゃ寒い。
元々寒がりなのもあるけれど、ウェットレンタルしても水が冷たすぎて。
イルカと泳いだ以外、水に入る勇気さえなかったです。

クルーズの他、フラダンスや(難しくてちっともできなかったけど)
クルーたちの会話も楽しかったですが一つだけ。
ピックアップの時間がかなり早かったのですが
それは最初から分かっていたのでいいのですが、それよりも前の暗いうちに
ピックアップ時間の確認TELなどが来たこと。
確認の連絡はありがたいけれど、時間がヤバすぎ。
しかも海外で旅行中に部屋の電話が鳴るってほとんどないのでまずびっくりするし。
必ず必要なら前もって言っててほしかったですね。
それだけが5年経った今もはっきり覚えてます。

The crew couldn’t have been more accommodating and fun! Lunch was delicious. Turtle spotting was fabulous. And the reef snorkel was an adventure to be remembered. Thanks for the memories!

So much fun! The best part of our trip swimming with the turtles - saw so many. The crew were fab!! Thanks guys

Even in tropical Hawaii, February during the rainy season was still cold. It was nice to relax slowly on the boat. The younger folks seemed to be having a great time with snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding.

常夏ハワイといえど、やはり雨季の２月は寒かった〜
ボートでゆっくりのんびり出来たのは良かった。
若い方達はシュノーケリングやSUPなど元気いっぱいで楽しそうでしたよ

In late February, my husband and I visited Hawaii and wanted to do something Hawaiian, so we participated in this activity!

Most of the participants were Japanese, with a few foreigners mixed in. The boats going to the sandbar were separated into one for Japanese people only and another that included foreigners. Both boats had Japanese guides who were very good at speaking, and the locals were cheerful, making the experience enjoyable from the boat!

When I asked the guide to take photos at the sandbar, they even directed us on how to pose, capturing many wonderful pictures from various angles♡

The guide also helped us look for sea turtles, and we were able to see a lot of them!

During snorkeling, we could see the sea turtles up close! The weather was great, but the water was very cold once we got in.

When we returned to the boat, they had warm drinks prepared, so we could relax and enjoy sunbathing on board!

The hamburgers for lunch were huge, and since we could add our own toppings, it was amazing to customize them to our liking! I'm so glad we could do something truly Hawaiian♪♪

2月下旬に夫婦でハワイ旅行に訪れて
ハワイっぽいことをしたくて参加しました！

参加者は日本人の方が多く、その他の外国の方も
ちらほらいらっしゃって、サンドバーまで行く船は
日本人だけの船と外国人の方も混ざった船と分かれていました。
二つとも日本人のガイドさんがいらっしゃって、
そのガイドさんがすごく喋りがうまくて、
現地の方も明るくて船の中から楽しかったです！

サンドバーでガイドさんに写真を
お願いするとポージングまで指示してくださって
いろいろな角度から何枚も素敵な写真を
撮っていただきました♡


海亀もガイドさんも一緒に探してくださって
たくさんみることができました！

シュノーケリングでは海亀を間近で見れます！
ただ天気はすごく良かったのですが、
水に浸かるととても寒かったです。

船に戻ると暖かい飲み物なども用意
してくださってるので、船の上でも
のんびり日光浴を楽しめました！


お昼のハンバーガーも大きくて
セルフで具材を足して行くので
自分の好きなアレンジで食べる事ができて
最高でしたっっ！！
ハワイらしいことができてよかったです♪♪

We encountered sea turtles during snorkeling at two locations! And we enjoyed a delicious lunch as well. The boat also had a slide, which was very satisfying. I recommend it! (^^♪

2か所のシュノーケリングでは、ウミガメにも遭遇！そして昼食も美味しくいただけました。ボートには、滑り台もあり大満足でした。お勧めします。(^^♪

I had a great time enjoying SUP at the sandbar with my dog Shaka. I took a lot of photos with my iPhone, creating many memories. Thanks to the diver's care, I was able to see fish and sea turtles up close with Scuba Bob. It was truly an amazing experience. Scuba provided the photos as data for the group for $40. Videos are an additional $40. I think that's a very reasonable price.

I joined this tour after reading reviews on Veltra. At first, I was a bit worried because there were some negative reviews, but once I participated in the tour, I realized there was nothing to worry about. Everyone was very friendly and nice. However, regarding what to bring, I think it's essential to have something warm, like a large towel, especially during the winter season (we participated in February) when coming out of the water.

While I recommend scuba diving, I highly recommend Scuba Bob, where you can comfortably see underwater! If you have a phone in a waterproof case, you can take a lot of great photos underwater! That’s what I did. If I have the chance to go again, I would choose this tour.

犬のシャカと一緒にサンドバーでSUPを楽しめました。私が持っていったiPhoneで写真をたくさん撮ってくれ、思い出がたくさんできました。スキューバボブはダイバーさんの気遣いで魚やウミガメが間近でみられました。本当に感動体験でした。スキューバは、撮ってくれた写真をデータでくれました(グループで$40)。動画はさらに+$40です。かなり良心的な値段だと思います。
veltraのレビューを見てからここのツアーに参加しました。はじめは、不安なレビューも複数あって、大丈夫かな？と思いましたが、ツアーに参加してみればなんのことはありません。皆さんとても気さくでいい方たちでした。ただ、持ち物に関して、冬の時期とされる期間？(私たちは2月に参加)は、大きなタオルなど、海から上がった際に暖を取れるものが必ずあったほうがいいと思います。
スキューバダイビングもおすすめですが、海の中を安心して見ることのできる、スキューバボブはめちゃくちゃおすすめです！防水カバーに入れている携帯なら、海の中をめちゃくちゃ撮れますよ！わたしはそれ派でした。また行く機会があれば、ここのツアーにするとおもいます。

This is my third time participating. The first time was with my husband, the second time I brought my daughter, and for the third time, I brought my other daughter. Each time, the expressions were different due to the sunlight and water levels, and each was enjoyable in its own way. We were able to see sea turtles all three times. The lunch felt just like being at an American potluck party. It lasted about three hours. Enjoying snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and lunch at this price is a great deal.

３回目の参加です。１回目は夫婦で、
2回目は娘を連れてきて、３回目は
もう一人の娘を連れてきました。
各回、日差しの加減や水位で表情が
異なり、それぞれ楽しかったです。
海亀には3回とも会えました。
ランチはまるでアメリカのポトラック
パーティーに参加しているような感じ。
約三時間。シュノーケリング、サップ、
ランチを楽しめてこの金額はお得です。

This time, not only the participants from Dolphin University but also the middle school participants went on the same boat! It was disappointing that there were more people than last time and that the activities and hula dance time were shorter.
However, the crew worked hard to entertain the participants, and I was moved to see dolphins up close!!! Although the activity time was short, I had a great time! Thank you very much! (^ ^)

今回はイルカ大学の参加者だけでなく、中学の参加者も同じ船で行きました！前回よりも人数が多かったのと、アクティビティやフラダンスの時間が短くなってたことが残念でした。
でも、クルーは参加者を楽しませようと頑張ってくれて、イルカにもすっごい近くで会えて、感動しました！！！アクティビティも時間は少なかったけど、楽しみました！ありがとうございましたー(^ ^)

The weather was slightly cloudy, and it didn't feel very hot for the season, but I was satisfied to see the beautiful scenery and the sandbar! You can play beach volleyball around the sandbar. It was fun to observe the sea turtles floating around.

Regarding snorkeling near the coral reef, there were some effects from the rain, and the water clarity was low, making visibility a bit poor, but it was enjoyable to see many fish. You can also get bread to feed the fish, so they come in large numbers.

I believe there will be some explanations, but the current near the coral reef can be strong, so I think it's a good idea for those who are not used to it to practice snorkeling properly around the sandbar.

天気としては若干の曇り、季節的にもとても暑いという感じではありませんでしたが、綺麗な景色にサンドバーが見れて満足でした！
サンドバー周辺ではピーチバレーができます。
ウミガメもプカプカしているのが観察できて楽しかったです。
珊瑚礁付近のシュノーケルでは雨の影響とのことでしたが、海の透明度が低く少し見通しが悪かったですが魚がたくさん見れて楽しかったです。エサのパンももらえるのでたくさん魚がやってきます。
説明はあると思いますが珊瑚礁付近は流れも早いので、慣れない人はサンドバー周辺できちんとシュノーケルの練習をしておくのがいいと思います。

Had an amazing time. We had such a good time that we met them the next day to top the crew. We forgot cash.

Outstanding! Awesome instructors! Highly recommend using Blue Hawaii Divers.

The crew was delightful. The boats were comfortable. The BBQ burger for lunch was a nice surprise. Time to practice snorkeling at the sandbar was perfect for my girlfriend. We saw a ton of turtles and then the snorkeling was fantastic!

I was surprised by the variety of services offered, more than I had expected! The Japanese staff explained everything clearly, which made me feel comfortable and allowed me to enjoy myself. It was quite cold when we returned from the ocean, so I was happy to have a warm drink. Even without participating in snorkeling, I was able to have fun with paddleboarding and floating on a ring! I was also satisfied to encounter a sea turtle. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate!

予想してたよりもサービスが多くて驚きました！
日本人のスタッフの方が分かりやすく色々教えてくれて安心して楽しむことが出来ました。海から帰ってくるとかなり寒かったので温かい飲み物があって嬉しかったです。シュノーケリングに参加しなくてもサップや浮き輪で遊べました！ウミガメにも遭遇出来て満足です。またハワイに行く事があったらぜひ参加したいです！

It was my first experience, but I saw a lot of sea turtles, the barbecue was delicious, and the staff were amazing. I definitely want to participate again next time! I sincerely thank all the staff! Thank you!

初体験でしたけど、ウミガメを沢山見れたし、バーベキューも美味しく、スタッフさん達も最高でした
次回も是非参加しようと思いました‼️
スタッフの皆様心から感謝します！ありがとうございました‍♂️

I came to Hawaii with my children to create memories, and I participated to see dolphins and honu (sea turtles). We were blessed with great weather and had a wonderful time. We were lucky enough to see a whale as well!

We also went snorkeling, played in the ocean, and enjoyed the slide! One of my kids got seasick and couldn't play, but it all became great memories. The staff were cheerful and kind, and I would love to participate again!

子供連れてハワイに来て思い出を作りたくて
イルカやホヌを見る為に参加しました。
お天気にも恵まれて、とても気持ちよく過ごせました。
たまたまくじらも見れてラッキーでした！！

シュノーケルもして、海で遊んで
滑り台もして！
子供1人船酔いで遊べなかったけど
どれも良い思い出となりました。
スタッフさんも明るくて、親切で
また参加したいです！

The low tide at the sandbar was in the early afternoon, so the tour was scheduled for later in the day. The staff's humorous commentary as we headed to the scenic points really lifted my spirits. The staff were highly skilled and very attentive to safety. The sandbar was breathtaking, we saw four sea turtles, and the barbecue was delicious, making for a very satisfying experience.

サンドバーの干潮時間が昼過ぎだったので、午後からのツアーでした。スタッフのユーモアたっぷりのトークで絶景ポイントに向かい、とても気分が上がりました。スタッフのレベルが高く、安全にもとても気遣ってくれました。サンドバーは絶景だし、ウミガメは4匹も見れて、バーベキューも美味しくて大満足でした

The weather was great, and it was the best! Thanks to the Japanese staff, I was able to receive thorough explanations, and the foreign staff also played along with us and were very kind, so I was extremely satisfied!!!

天気もよく、最高でした！
また日本人スタッフのおかげで、丁寧な説明も聞くことができ、外国人スタッフの方も一緒に遊んでくださったり、大変優しかったので大満足でした！！！

All crew are nice and friendly!!
It was a bit cold but lots of fun!!

I would give it 0 points.

We weren't even able to set sail, and there was no communication.

I had booked a hotel transfer plan, but when the time came, the bus didn't arrive. When I called, I was told, "We found a defect in the boat, and we can no longer set sail." If it were due to weather or something similar, that would be one thing, but a defect in the boat?

Moreover, there was no communication at all, and I only found out it was canceled after I reached out.

We were on our honeymoon, and it was truly disappointing. I was told I could reschedule for another day, but there's no guarantee that the same issue won't happen again, and I can't trust this company, so I canceled.

I urge the tour company to establish a system that allows for immediate communication in case of cancellations, so that no one else has to go through this kind of experience. In this day and age, there are countless ways to communicate, including email, chat, and apps, not just phone calls.

I hope no one else has to suffer the same fate.

0点です。
そもそも出航すらできておらず、連絡も無し。

ホテル送迎プランで予約してましたが、時間になってもバスが来ず、こちらから電話してみると「ボートに不備が見つかり出航が出来なくなりました」とのこと。
天候などの理由ならまだしも、ボート不備って。
しかもなんの連絡も無く、こちらから連絡して初めて「キャンセルになりました」って。

新婚旅行で来ていたのですが、本当に残念です。
別日に変更可能と言われましたが、次回同じことが起きない保証もないし、この会社自体信用できないのでキャンセルしました。

ツアー会社さんは、二度とこのような被害者を出さないよう、キャンセル時はすぐに連絡が出来る仕組みを整えてください。
このご時世、電話だけでなくメール、チャット、アプリなど方法はいくらでもあると思うので。

同じ被害に遭う人が出ないことを祈ります。

I went in mid-February. I tried to make a reservation with Captain Cruise since they can get you close, but it was fully booked, so I made a reservation here instead. It didn't matter at all; we arrived right at the sandbar and were able to play on it!

It was a bit cold since it was February, but it was possible to go into the sea. When the sun was shining, it felt warm, but when it was hidden by clouds, it felt a bit chilly. After that, we had lunch on the boat and went to a coral reef spot to snorkel. It was also cold there, and we joked that if we didn't dive in, there was no point in coming. However, we gave up after about 10 minutes. Everyone looked cold. After that, we were able to get warm drinks on the boat, which was nice.

2月中旬に行きました。キャプテンクルーズだと近くまで行けるとのことで予約しようとしたら予約埋まって、こちらで予約しました。全然そんなの関係なくて、普通にサンドバーの岸に着いて、サンドバーの上で遊べました！

2月なのでやや寒かったけど海に入ることは可能でした。太陽に照らされていると暖かいですが、雲に隠れるとちょっと肌寒いって感じ。そのあと船上でランチして、サンゴ礁スポットに行きシュノーケルしました。これまた同じく寒くて、潜らないと来た意味ないねって話ながら入りましたけど10ぷんくらいでギブアップ。みんな寒そうでした。そのあとは船上で暖かい飲み物もらえてよかった。

I participated alone this time. It was my first time joining, but the crew was very kind, attentive, and warm, which made me feel safe participating alone! The weather didn't clear up much, but the sandbar was still very beautiful. Since it was a morning plan, the brunch was delicious too! The crew's stories were also very interesting. I had some anxiety about swimming, so I decided to skip snorkeling this time, but I definitely want to participate next time! I had a great time spending my free time just enjoying the sea! I fell even more in love with the ocean! I was also able to see a turtle, which made me very satisfied! I was truly healed by the magnificent nature and the crew. I definitely want to join again when I go to Hawaii. Thank you very much!

今回、一人で参加しました。
初めて参加いたしましたが、クルーの皆様がとても親切丁寧で温かく、一人でも安心して参加できました！お天気がかなかなか晴れになりませんでしたが、それでもサンドバーはとても綺麗でした。朝発のプランでしたので、ブランチも美味しかったです♪
クルーの方のお話もとても面白かったです。
シュノーケリングは、泳ぎに不安があり今回は断念しましたが、次回は絶対参加したいと思います!
自由時間もずっと海で自由に過ごせ、本当に楽しかったです‼︎海がもっと大好きになりました!
かめさんにも会えて、大満足です‼︎
雄大な自然と、クルーの皆様にとても癒されました。
またHawaiiに行く際には是非また参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

I had previously interacted with dolphins in Japan, but I was drawn to participate in this rare activity where you can swim with wild dolphins! I chose this tour particularly because of its 30 years of experience and the presence of Japanese staff, and it was definitely the right choice!! From the pick-up, the energetic Japanese staff elevated our spirits and made the tour exciting. Once we got on the boat, the foreign staff were all friendly, making it a fun experience from start to finish!

The wild dolphins exceeded my expectations, swimming beneath us in incredible numbers and coming back to us multiple times! On that day, they even showcased spin jumps! After that, we moved to the snorkeling spot, where we encountered sea turtles and were able to swim with them. On the return boat ride, we even spotted whales that were in Hawaii during this season!

The staff promptly pointed out the dolphins, sea turtles, and whales, so we hardly missed anything! Additionally, we got to play on a slide that goes into the sea, and there was also a hula dance by the staff, making it a luxurious tour that never got boring! It was worth more than the price we paid!!

日本でイルカと触れ合ったことはありましたが、野生のイルカと泳げるという貴重なアクティビティに惹かれ参加しました！特にツアーを始めて30年という実績がある点と日本人スタッフがいる点で選びましたが、大正解でした！！お迎えから気持ちを高めてくれる元気な日本人スタッフさんがツアーを盛り上げてくれ、船に着いてからも外国人スタッフさんもフレンドリーな方ばかりで始終楽しかったです！そして野生のイルカは想像を超える数のイルカが私たちの下を泳いでくれ、何度も来てくれました！この日はスピンジャンプも披露してくれました！その後シュノーケルの場所に移動し、ここでウミガメにも遭遇し一緒に泳ぐことができ、帰りの船ではこの時期にハワイにきているクジラにも遭遇できました！
イルカもウミガメもクジラもすぐにスタッフさんが教えてくれるので見逃すことがほとんどありませんでした！
他にも海に飛び込む滑り台で遊べたり、スタッフの方のフラダンスもあり、飽きることのない贅沢なツアーでした！お値段以上の価値がありました！！

I participated with five friends. Perhaps because it wasn't the best season, there wasn't the sandy beach I expected, and the seawater was up to my knees, which was quite cold. About half of the people were wearing wetsuits. You can choose to do stand-up paddleboarding or snorkeling, and I participated in snorkeling, so I was glad I got to see a sea turtle! We had meals on the boat, and everything was delicious.

友達5人で参加させて頂きました。ベストシーズンでは無かったためか、思っていた砂浜はなく、海水が膝ぐらいまであり、かなり寒かったです。ウェットスーツを着ている方が半数ほどいらっしゃいました。サップをしたり、シュノーケルをしたり選べるのですが、シュノーケルに参加しウミガメを見ることが出来たので良かったです！
船上でご飯を食べたのですが、どれも美味しくいただきました。

It´s quite a unique and different experience. I don´t know if all of these scooters are like this but mine didn´t move much. You could turn but not move forward so that was disappointing.

I saw mostly sardines, a couple of pretty fish and two small sea turtles at the bottom (but you had to be looking hard for them). The fun thing is that they have a food thing attached to each scooter so you squeeze it and the fish (mostly sardines) come right in front of your face.

The crew was really helpful and nice. They gave me some sea sickness oil but I think they should offer it to everyone since four of us threw up.

Overall it was an OK experience but I wouldn´t do it again like I´ve done snorkeling multiple times.

It was great! Got to see 8 sea turtles and a lot of fish. After snorkeling, they did a couple of laps around which was really relaxing and even got to see a whale (although I´m sure it might not be that common to see a whale).

The only down side was that it´s in Waikiki so there were several other tours in the same area so it was a bit crowded.

I highly recommend this activity if your staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki.

It was AMAZING getting up close and personal with the turtles! I recommend bringing on the trip a waterproof camera or GoPro!!!! The snorkel equipment they provided was clean and in great shape. They offered a full bar and 2 types of draft beer! The Crew was awesome! They kept the drinks coming and provided us with lunch after our swim and was able to just relax out on the boat and enjoy the view.

It was a bit windy, but the sky was clear! The sandbar wasn't out, but there was a tour schedule, so it couldn't be helped. However, walking in the sea feels great! You can encounter honu while snorkeling! Other tours have boat entries, but Captain Bruce's tour allows entry from the sandbar, snorkeling right above the honu's habitat! The staff's support was also very satisfying, and I highly recommend it!

ちょっと風か強い日でしたが空は晴れ晴れ！
サンドバーは出ていなかったけど、ツアーのタイムスケジュールがあるから仕方がないね。
でも、海の中を歩くって気持ちいいよ！
シュノーケリングではホヌに出会える！
他のツアーはボートエントリー、だけどキャプテンブルースはサンドバーからのエントリーで、ホヌの住処の真上をシュノーケリング！
スタッフのサポートも大満足で、是非おすすめです！

It was a great day filled with great adventure. I saw a bunch of turtles and even Had a few swim a little closer than the 2 meters we were told to give them. The crew was fantastic. They were always checking on us on the boat and were always with in sight in the water.

The only thing I didn’t like was the 42 people (plus the 4 crew members) on board. It felt crowded even when were spread out on the nets and side (hard to move around to and from the bar.) capping the max to 35 guests (plus 4 crew) would have made it an outstanding day.

This is the 4th time our family has done this tour. It does not get old! Free pick up in Waikiki. Trip to the biggest sand bar in the world. Cheeseburger (or vegetarian!) lunch. Turtle watching. Snorkeling on private reef. Excellent hosting (with Jenner on the guitar). Great value. DO
IT!!!