All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

You read the description of the tour first and now you want to make sure it's worth it.... Sandbar, volleyball, basic but tasty lunch (charcoal grill), turtle and manta spotting, and then snorkeling a coral reef. Is this something you want to do, surrounded by natural beauty?

Stop reading reviews and book the trip.

We did this tour on a rainy, windy day in 2018 and loved it! We came back and did it again in December 2019 and had a warm, sunny day and lucked out with really good visibility. The coral reef is just that; when you're underwater the live corals extend much beyond what you can see. It's not just a single live colony every once in a while like Hanauma. Where one huge colony/color/texture ends, others begin. That's what I wanted to see and this tour lets you get plenty of time in the water. The crew is always enthusiastic about the experience, has lots of fun themselves, and is highly attentive to passengers. We'll absolutely be back for a 3rd time.

Mahalo Captain Bob's crew!

On the day of the tour, the weather and temperature were unusually pleasant for the rainy season, surprising even the guide, and it wasn't cold at all when we entered the sea. The staff were friendly and really helped to create a lively atmosphere. The water was shallow, reaching just below my waist, but I was able to see a variety of colorful tropical fish and sea turtles while snorkeling. Since I can swim, I would have liked to take off my life jacket and wear fins to dive a bit (though it might not have been safe). Overall, it was an amazing experience.

ツアー当日は、ガイドさんも驚くほどの雨期としては異例の天気と温度で、海に入っても全く寒くありませんでした。スタッフの方たちも気さくで大いに盛り上げてくれました。水深は浅いところで股下位でしたが、シュノーケリングでは色とりどりの熱帯魚やウミガメを見ることが出来ました。私は泳げるので出来たらライフジャケットを脱いでフィンをつけて潜ってみたかったです。
（安全面を考えると無理でしょうが）
とにかく最高の体験でした。

I encountered a family of bottlenose dolphins, which are not commonly seen in Hawaii—only about once in twenty times! The guides took plenty of time to ensure everyone could definitely see them. I was with an elderly couple who didn’t have the stamina to swim, but the guide helped pull them along to see the dolphins. This is definitely a tour I want to repeat when I go back to Hawaii!

ハワイで通常見られるイルカではなく、20回に1回ぐらいしか見られないハンドウイルカの家族にあえました！！
全員が確実に見れるように時間もたっぷりかけてくれました。
泳ぐ体力がないご高齢の夫婦と一緒でしたが、ガイドの方が引っ張ってイルカを見せてあげていました。
またハワイに行ったら絶対にリピートしたいツアーです！

The weather wasn't very good, and the water was a bit high and cold, but I had a great time! The snorkeling was beautiful, and I was satisfied to see fish and even a sea turtle! The hamburger was also very delicious. The staff were all wonderful, and I would like to participate again on a sunny day when I go back to Hawaii.

天気があまり良くなかった日で、水が高めで寒かったですが、、充分楽しめました！！
シュノーケリングも綺麗に魚が見え、ウミガメも見れたので満足です！
ハンバーガーもとっても美味しかったです☆
スタッフの方もみんな良い方でまたハワイに行く際は天気のいい日に参加したいと思います♡

The dolphin teacher swam slowly, and we were able to swim together for a long time! I couldn't believe how long the turtle professor stayed in the same spot; it was truly mystical. I enjoyed the activities, and I even saw a rainbow, making it a very satisfying tour.

イルカ先生がゆっくり泳いでくれて、たくさんの時間一緒に泳ぐことができました！
カメ教授もあんなに長い時間同じところにいてくれるなんて信じられないくらいに見ることができて、神秘的でした。
アクティビティも楽しめたし、虹も見れて大満足なツアーでした。

I was able to see a lot of dolphins, just as the tour title promised! It takes about an hour by bus from the city to the port, but it can be quite bumpy, so if you are prone to motion sickness, it's a good idea to prepare some medication. Also, they recommend using sunscreen that does not contain ingredients harmful to coral. Everyone on the tour was cheerful, and we had a great time on the boat.

ツアーのタイトル通りたくさんのイルカに会えました！
市内から港まではバスで約一時間ですが結構ゆれるので車酔いする方は酔い止めを準備したほうがよいです。
また日焼けどめは珊瑚を傷つける成分がないものをとのことです。
ツアーみなさんが明るく、船上でも楽しく過ごせました。

First of all, the pickup was in a passenger car instead of a large bus, which made for a comfortable ride, and the air conditioning wasn't too cold, which was great for someone with cold sensitivity.

On the way to Hanauma Bay, our guide, Chieko, shared information about Hawaii's geography, culture, and delicious places to eat. Upon arrival, we smoothly completed various procedures guided by Chieko and took the trolley to Hanauma Bay Beach. We quickly equipped ourselves with the provided snorkeling gear, life jackets, and fins and headed straight into the ocean. At this time, Chieko made sure to take a commemorative photo before my hair got messy.

From here, we were told to go at our own pace, so I will write from the perspective of a beginner with average swimming skills. First, there was a thorough explanation of how to swim, stand, and safety issues in the shallow water, and we started swimming fairly quickly. Even in the shallow water, we enjoyed a variety of colorful fish and corals, but once we got used to it, we splashed out into deeper water, where we encountered swirling silver fish and even sea turtles.

Chieko guided us, saying things like, "There are often such-and-such over there, follow me!" as we swam around Hanauma Bay, and by the end, I was exhausted and made my way back to the beach. They also helped with transporting the equipment and cleaning up, so after snorkeling, it was a breeze to just enjoy the complimentary chips and water. Personally, this was the most fun activity I had in Hawaii.

I think it's worth booking this experience whether you're a snorkeling novice or an expert, unless you want to relax on the beach at your own pace or play with family and friends at the water's edge without worrying about time; this is a tour that moves quickly and efficiently.

まず、迎えが大型バスでは無く乗用車なので乗り心地がよく空調も寒くないので冷え性にはありがたかったです。
ハナウマ湾までの道すがら、ガイドのチエコさんがハワイの地理や文化、美味しい店などを教えてくれます。
到着すると、チエコさんに導かれるまま、スムーズに色々な手続きをクリアし、トロリーに乗ってハナウマ湾ビーチに到着。用意された、シュノーケル、ライフジャケット、足ひれを装備して早速海へ。この際、チエコさんが髪が乱れる前にしっかり記念撮影してくれます。
ここからは、各人のペースに合わせてとのことなので、あくまで泳ぎが普通レベル＆シュノーケリング初体験の一例として書きます。
まず浅瀬でしっかりと泳ぎ方、立ち方、安全や罰金事項の説明があり、割とあっさりと泳ぎ始めました。浅瀬でもたくさんの色とりどりな魚群やサンゴが楽しめましたが、慣れてきたら沖の方へザブザブ繰り出し、そこではクルクル回り続ける銀色の魚や、ウミガメにも会うことができました。
アソコには良く何何がいるよ〜、付いてきて〜と案内してくれるチエコさんのピンクの足ヒレを追いかけてハナウマ湾を泳ぎ周り、最後にはヘトヘトになってビーチにあがりました。
各種装備の運搬や、後片付けもしてくれるので、シュノーケリング後はサービスのポテチと水を頂くだけの楽チンな初シュノーケリングでした。個人的には今回のハワイのアクティビティの中で一番楽しかったです。
よっぽどハナウマ湾に詳しい人でなければ、シュノーケリング素人でも玄人でも頼むべきだと思います。
ただ、自分のペースでビーチでのんびりしたい、波打ち際で家族や友達とワイワイ時間を気にせず遊びたいといった人には向きません、サクサクサクーっとスピーディに潜って帰るツアーです。

BBQ lunch included.

The lunch service was inefficient, and we were able to get the last portion after about 15 minutes before moving on. I hurriedly ate. It's definitely something you should experience at least once, but the weather is really important.

BBQランチ付き

ランチの配膳が　能率が悪く　最後がもらえて　1５分間くらいで　移動が再開
慌てて　食べた　　　一度は　体験すべきですね　ただ　天候重要ですね

My son had a phenomenal time and can’t wait to go again. I have issues snorkeling but I was hopeful I wouldn’t have issues with this. Let’s just say I am extremely thankful that I did it once and that the staff was so very patient and helpful with people like me (who have water issues). I can’t say enough about how great the people are who work this tour and everyone should do it (at least once)

If you're going to the sandbar, I definitely recommend Heaven's Sea (Captain Bruce's). Other tours seem to guide you to places a bit further away.

The sea was cold, but the sandbar was very mystical, and I was able to see sea turtles, which made for great memories. The timing wasn't very good, and the tide only went down to about waist level, so I want to try again someday for a better experience.

The tour crew was also very fun, and the lunch was delicious.

サンドバーに行かれるなら絶対天国の海（キャプテンブルース）がおすすめです。ほかのツアーはすこし離れたところでの案内だそうです

海は寒かったけどサンドバーはとても神秘的でウミガメも見れたのでいい思い出になりました。タイミングがあまりよくなく腰の位置ぐらいまでしか潮がひかなかったのでいつかまたリベンジしたいと思います。

ツアーのクルーもとても楽しくランチもおいしかったです

Great instructor and great lesson! We enjoyed our time and will do this again when we return.

Thanks to the clear weather, the scenery was absolutely beautiful. The sandbar had knee-deep seawater, but it was not a problem. The staff were cheerful and fun, making for an enjoyable time. The lunch was delicious as well. I was able to spot a sea turtle while snorkeling. I was a bit wobbly on my first stand-up paddleboarding experience, but it was fun. I would love to join this tour again when I come back to Hawaii. I hope to reunite with the staff!

晴天だったおかげで、最高に綺麗な景色でした。砂洲は膝くらい海水がありましたが問題ありません。
スタッフも明るく、楽しい方ばかりで楽しいひと時でした。ランチも美味しかったです。シュノーケルで海カメ発見できました。初サップへっぴり腰だったけど楽しかった。
またハワイに来たらこのツアーに参加したいです。スタッフに再会したいなぁ。

I was very happy to be able to meet dolphins, which was my main goal. The staff's enthusiasm was also enjoyable.

最大の目的であるイルカに会うことができとても良かったです。スタッフの皆さんの盛り上げも楽しかったです。

Molokini Island is definitely a MUST-DO, so I joined the snorkeling tour. From before boarding the boat, coffee was already prepared, and once on board, there was a spread of breakfast fruits and muffins, which made me feel well-prepared. The captain provided various guidance during the boat ride, and Takahashi, a Japanese staff member, took great care of us (we were the only Japanese) as well as many families with children and elderly guests, which was very comforting. I was impressed by how hard the guides worked to assist the guests during scuba diving as well. For lunch, there were plenty of BBQ cheeseburgers and hot dogs, giving off a true American vibe! The guides all worked together to find turtles and showed them to the little kids. Later, the captain turned into a bartender at the bar counter, serving free beer and Mai Tais. The atmosphere on the boat felt like a social gathering, with everyone having a great time and cheering for the whales that occasionally appeared. We ride various boats during scuba diving, but this one had clean restrooms for both men and women, making it an incredibly fun tour. The staff were very attentive, ensuring that even those who couldn't swim and children who were afraid of the water could enjoy entering the sea. It was the best tour. Just seeing the amazing clarity of Molokini is worth it, so definitely consider joining!

モロキニ島はやっぱりMUSTアイテムだなと思いシュノーケルで参加しました。
船に乗るまえからコーヒーが用意されていたり、乗り込んだ船内には朝食のフルーツやマフィンが並んでいて、準備万端だなと感じました。ボート出向から船長が色々ガイドしてくれたり、日本人のタカさんは僕たち（日本人は僕たちだけでしたが）のほかにも、たくさんのお子さん連れや、年配の方をケアされていて、とても心地よかったです。スキューバの時もガイドさんたちは一生懸命お客さん助けてあげていてすごいなと思いました。ランチもBBQでのチーズバーガー、ホットドッグがたくさんあって、アメリカ！って感じでした。カメもガイドさん総出で探し、小さなお子さんにも見せてあげてました。その後バーカウンターは船長がバーテンダーになり無料でビール、マイタイ、無料でふるまってました。その後の船上はまるで社交場、ワイワイみんなで盛り上がり、時折現れるクジラに大歓声。僕たちはスキューバで世界色々なボートに乗りますがトイレも男女あったり、清潔で、最高に楽しいツアーでした。またスタッフさんたち全員で色々気を使ってくれるので、泳げない人も、水を怖がるお子さんも、海に入ること、楽しんでいたと思います。
最高のツアーです。モロキニの素晴らしい透明度をみるだけでも、気軽にぜひ参加してみてください！！

I used this service for the first time. The arrangements were smooth, and there were no issues with the support on-site. I will definitely use it again.

初めて利用させて頂きました。手配もスムーズ、現地での対応も問題なしでした。必ず、また利用させて頂きます。

It was a trip with my son.

We participated because my son wanted to see a moving sea turtle. We were moved by the scenery from the sandbar and encountered a sea turtle in a familiar area. Later, a large sea turtle swam up to my son, who had become completely hooked on snorkeling, and he was very satisfied. It became a wonderful memory. The experience is definitely different when viewing from above the water compared to snorkeling. I am very grateful to Captain Yuka and Jamie for their great support.

息子と二人旅でした。

動いているウミガメを見てみたいという息子の希望から参加しました。
サンドバーからの風景に感動し、歩きなれたところでウミガメに遭遇。
その後もシュノーケルにドはまりした息子のもとに大きなウミガメが
泳いできて大満足。良い思い出になりました。
やはり海面上から見るのと、シュノーケリングしながら見るとでは迫力が違いますねえ。
キャプテン、ユウカさん、ジェイミーさんには大変お世話になりました。

I was satisfied because I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles. I think it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to participate.

イルカやウミガメも見れたので満足です。年齢を問わず楽しめるのではないかと思います。
また機会があれば、参加したいと思いました。

This activity is recommended for those who have a certain level of confidence in swimming. The dolphins were swimming at an incredible speed, whether it was due to their wild nature or just that day, so the instructor guided us. However, if you leisurely follow behind the instructor, you won't get to see the dolphins. It felt more like we were searching for the dolphins rather than swimming with them. We swam with all our might multiple times and ended up completely exhausted. It was a different dolphin experience than we expected, but for my active husband and me, it was enjoyable.

ある程度泳ぎに自信のある方にオススメのアクティビティです。野生やからかその日たまたまかイルカはすごいスピードで泳いでいるので、インストラクターの方が誘導してくれますが、インストラクターの後ろに悠長についていったらイルカは拝めません。笑　一緒に泳ぐというかイルカを探しにいくって感じ。全力で何度も泳ぎ、クタクタになりました。予想とは違うイルカ体験ではありましたが、アクティブな私たち夫婦にとっては楽しかったです。

I experienced snorkeling for the first time in my life. About 90% of the participants were foreigners. However, there is a Japanese guide who teaches various important points to keep in mind while snorkeling, so I felt reassured. I absolutely recommend it.

シュノーケリングを生まれて初めて体験しました。参加者の９０％は外国の方です。が、日本人ガイドのかたがいるので、シュノーケリングするときの注意点などいろいろ教えてくれるので安心です。絶対にお勧めです。

I thought I would only be able to see the dolphins from a distance, but I was able to see them quite closely! I appreciated that the guide positioned himself in places where the dolphins were likely to come. He was also a friendly person.

The dolphins swam quite fast, and I felt like I was swimming more than just leisurely snorkeling. (laughs) My husband and I were used to snorkeling and good swimmers, so we could keep up, but others who participated seemed quite exhausted. Well, it's to be expected since they are wild.

I was satisfied because meeting the dolphins was the main goal, but considering the price, I felt the time was a bit short, so I would rate it minus one star. We probably spent about 45 minutes in the water, and we wrapped up shortly after 10 AM.

I fully understand that we shouldn't have long interactions with wild dolphins, but if there are areas nearby with coral and fish, I think it would be appropriate to include snorkeling there for the price.

もっと遠くからしか見えないと思っていましたが、なかなかの距離でイルカちゃんが見えました！
ガイドさんがイルカちゃんが来そうなところに先回りしてくれるのが有り難かったです。ガイドさんも気さくな方でした。

イルカちゃんは泳ぐのが結構早く、ゆっくりシュノーケリングというよりは随分水泳させられた気はします。笑
私達夫婦はシュノーケリングに慣れていたのと、泳ぐのも得意だったのでついていけましたが、一緒に参加されていた方は相当疲労困憊していました。。
野生なので、仕方ないですけどね。。

イルカちゃんに会うのが目的だったので満足していますが、お値段を考えると時間が短かったかな〜と思いマイナス1です。たぶん潜ったのは45分くらいかな？午前10時すぎには解散となりました。

野生イルカに長い時間接触すべきではないというのは重々理解していますが、近隣にサンゴやお魚がいるようなところがあれば、そこでのシュノーケリングもできると、お値段に相応かなと思いました。

On my second trip to Hawaii, I visited Maui for the first time. I really wanted to go to Molokini, so I booked a tour. Our guide, Kana, was very kind and took a lot of photos for us, helped us search for sea turtles, and shared many personal stories. We rode on a boat with international guests, but I felt completely comfortable participating as a Japanese person! The ocean was incredibly beautiful, and I was so happy. It became the best honeymoon ever. I definitely want to join again! Thank you, Kana.

2回目のハワイで初めてマウイ島にいきました。
絶対モロキニ島に行きたいと思いツアーを予約しました。ガイドのカナさんはとても親切で写真をたくさん撮ってくださったり、ウミガメを一緒に探してくださったり、プライベートのお話もたくさんしてくださいました。海外のお客さんと一緒に船に乗りますが日本人でもアウェイ感なく参加することができました！海がとてつもなく綺麗で幸せでした。最高の新婚旅行になりました。また絶対参加したいです！カナさんありがとうございました。

Due to bad weather from the night until early morning, all morning tours were canceled, and it seems that all afternoon tours except for ours were also canceled. Thanks to that, we had the boat to ourselves and were able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. When the sun came out, it was very beautiful, and even though it was mid-November, it wasn't cold. We also saw the honu several times!

夜から未明にかけて天候不良だったため、午前のツアーは全部キャンセルされ、午後のツアーも私たちのツアー以外はキャンセルとのことでした。
おかげで私たちの船のお客さんしかいなく、ゆっくりと楽しめました。陽が射すととてもきれいで、11月中旬でしたが寒くはありませんでした。
ホヌも何回も見られました！

I had a great time at the sandbar, turtle watching, and snorkeling. The duration of the stay was perfect, and I have no complaints!

サンドバー、ウミガメウォッチ、シュノーケル全てにおいて楽しかったです。滞在時間も絶妙で言うことありません！

When we arrived at the sandbar, the water was about waist-deep, and by the time we were heading back, it had risen to chest-deep. I was hoping we could walk on the sandbank, so that was disappointing. I think it would be helpful if there was an indication of the approximate water depth when signing up for the tour.

Snorkeling starts from a place where you can stand, which is reassuring for beginners, but it suddenly drops to about 10 meters deep, so those who are not good at swimming may feel scared.

Other activities like stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking were fun. However, it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't go very far and that if there were many people wanting to use them, we could only use them for a short time.

The grilled meat for lunch was delicious. There was plenty, and I went back for seconds multiple times.

Next time, I would like to participate after checking the tide conditions.

サンドバーに着いた時は腰のあたりまでの水深で、帰りの頃には胸のあたりまでの水深となっていました。砂洲を歩けるのかと期待していたのですが残念です。申し込む時に、ツアー参加時のだいたいの水深の目安が書いてあれば親切なのにと思いました。
シュノーケリングは足の着く場所からスタートするので初心者も安心ですが、
急に10メートルくらいの深さになるので、水泳の苦手な人は恐怖を感じます。
その他のアクティビティでSUPやカヤックは楽しかったです。ただ、近くのみであまり遠くには行けないのと、利用希望者が多いと短時間しか使えないのがちょっと残念でした。
ランチの焼肉は美味しかったです。沢山あって何度もおかわりしました。
次は潮目を確認してから参加したいと思います。

It's a small, homey group!
I definitely recommend this tour.
This time, there were a lot of dolphins, so it was lucky.
The scenery, the sea, the dolphins, and the crew were all amazing.

少人数でアットホーム！
このツアーは必ず進めます。
今回はイルカの数が多く、ラッキーだったそうです。
景色、海、イルカ、クルーの方最高です。

While I was snorkeling, a turtle unexpectedly came close, and it was so much fun! My friend, who couldn't snorkel, enjoyed taking photos and relaxing on a big boogie board while waiting for me.

シュノーケリングをしている時に、偶然近くに亀が来てくれて、とっても楽しかったです！
シュノーケリングができない友人も、私を待つ間、写真を撮ったり、大きいビート板でのんびりしたりと、満喫していました。

I participated with my husband.
There were plenty of dolphins, which was satisfying, but it's a shame we couldn't go to the snorkeling point.
Also, it seems that free diving is prohibited on Oahu, so we couldn't dive.
We just floated around with life jackets.
The photos on the site showed beautiful diving (maybe from the Big Island?), and there were no warnings mentioned, so I didn't know and was really looking forward to it, which is disappointing.

夫と参加しました。
イルカはたくさんいて満足なのですが、シュノーケリングポイントにいけなかったのが残念です。
また、オアフ島では素潜りが禁止されているようで、潜れませんでした。
ライフジャケットでぷかぷかするだけ。
サイトの写真では綺麗に潜っていたし（ハワイ島のかな？）注意事項も書いてなかったので知らなくて、すごく楽しみにしていたのに残念。

Although it was the rainy season, it didn't rain, and it was a bit cold, but they lent us wetsuits, so we were able to have a great time! I was very happy to see the Honu so close! The staff were all friendly people! I want to go again during the dry season next time!

雨季ということもありましたが雨は降ることはなく
少し寒かったですがウエットスーツも貸していただき
思う存分遊べました！
Honuがこんなにも近くで見れるとは思っておらずとても嬉しかったです！
スタッフの方も気さくな人ばかりでした！
次は乾季のときにもう1回行きたいと思います！

The sandbar was very beautiful and impressive. The BBQ lunch was also delicious. I was very happy to see the honu up close.

サンドバーはとてもきれいで感動しました。
BBQランチもおいしかったです。
ホヌも間近で見れて嬉しい限りでした。

Due to the boat departing very late, the tide was a lot higher than what was expected to be. The staff were great however it all depends on the weather and if the boat is ready to leave on time. For the amount you pay, it's a pricy experience.