All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The crew was really attentive to the guests, and I thought it was impressive how they managed everything on the ship despite the challenges.

I couldn't see any sea turtles, so I definitely want to see them next time I come.

クルーの皆さんがすごくお客さんの事を見ていて、船の上で大変なのにすごいなと思って見ていました。

ウミガメが見れなかったので、次来た時は是非見たいです。

We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the snorkel catamaran. The boat crew was not only incredibly informative on use of equipment, but ensured first time
Snorkelers like ourselves had adequate support. They were also pretty comical as well! Seeing the sea turtles was awesome! One crew member even dove down to to the reef to retrieve my dropped cell phone! I had so many priceless photos and memories from my Dad’s funeral on the phone, that I would not have been able to replace them. Thank you for the incredible experience.

You should absolutely use this service!!! Amazing!!

We were the only Japanese people with an English guide. I communicated to our guide, Emi, in English that I didn't understand the language and needed support before boarding. Throughout the trip, she frequently checked in on our health and meal preferences, which made us feel at ease. It was unfortunate that there were guides in the Captain Cook area that I couldn't understand due to the language barrier. However, I was able to enjoy snorkeling at my own pace and had a meaningful experience seeing various fish and corals in two different locations. The meals were served buffet-style, and the hamburger patties were grilled live! The location and delicious aroma were fantastic, and the food was very tasty. Breakfast is provided, but since we gathered at 9 AM and arrived at the first point after departure, I felt a bit nauseous from hunger... In fact, one guest had to return to the port and disembark before heading to the second point due to feeling unwell after entering the water. It might be better for participants to have a little something in their stomachs beforehand.

My mother, who is not fond of water, stayed on the boat the whole time, but she seemed captivated and said, "If they lend out floatation devices in places like this, I think I’ll try going into the sea next time." Emi's voice was very pleasant, making the cruise enjoyable. Since we were staying at the Sheraton Kona, it was also great that we could walk to the meeting point.

英語ガイドで日本人は我々だけ。ガイドのエミさんに「英語がわからないのでサポートをお願いします」とだけ英語で伝えて乗船。 全体にこまめに体調や食事の様子を伺いに声かけしてくださるので、安心して参加できました。キャプテンクックエリアのガイドなどがあったようですが、それが言葉の壁により理解できなかったのが残念。でも、シュノーケルも自分のペースで自由に楽しめるし、二箇所でさまざまな魚やサンゴを観ることができて有意義でした。食事はブッフェ形式。ハンバーガー用のハンバーグはライブグリル！ロケーションと美味しい匂いが最高！とても美味しかったです。朝食は出ますが、9時集合、出航後第1ポイントに着いてからなので、空腹で酔いそうに・・・実際、一度海に入り体調を崩して第2ポイントに向かう前に帰港し下船されたゲストが1名おられました。少しお腹に詰めてから参加される方が良いかもしれまん。
水が苦手な母はずっと船上でしたが、「こういう所で浮き具も貸してもらえるなら次は海に入ってみようと思う。」と海中を実際に見てみたいと魅了されたようです。ガイドのエミさんの声も大変耳心地よく気持ちよくクルーズできました。
シェラトンコナに宿泊していたので、徒歩で集合場所まで行けたのも良かったです。

Great crew, fantastic weather, awesome marine life all and all fantastic trip

There's no need to worry about seasickness! Since we're in the bay, it doesn't rock at all.

The sandbar was cloudy at first, but it cleared up along the way and was absolutely beautiful.

After that, we were able to see several sea turtles during the turtle watching!

Snorkeling was also no problem for beginners! (You can practice at the sandbar.)

The hamburgers for lunch are delicious, so I highly recommend them!

船酔いの心配はありません！
湾の中なので全然揺れません。

サンドバーは曇りでしたが途中で晴れてめっちゃきれいでした。

そのあと、ウミガメウォッチでは数匹見ることができました！

シュノーケリングも初心者でも問題なくでしました！
（サンドバーで練習ができます）

お昼のハンバーガーも美味しいのでおすすめです！

The lecture is given in Japanese at the beginning, so there are no issues with understanding how to do it.

You can't really move the scooter by yourself, but you can see the fish up close!

I was able to catch a glimpse of a sea turtle!

However, while the scooter part is fine, you need to wait on the boat for about an hour, which can make you quite seasick, haha.

If your turn for the scooter is later, I think the seasickness will go away by then.

Since there is air around your head, you can dive without stress, which is a new sensation.

日本語で最初にレクチャーしてくれるのでやり方は問題ないです。

スクーターはあまり自分で動かせませんが、魚たちを間近で見ることができます！

ウミガメをちらっとみれました！

ただ、スクーター中はいいのですが、船の上で1時間くらい待つ必要があるのでだいぶ酔います笑

スクーターの順番が後ならそこで酔いはなくなると思います。

頭の周りが空気なので、ストレスなくダイビングできるので新感覚です。

This is a must do adventure, and well worth the price. I was impressed and pleasantly surprised at the 1-to-1 ratio of divers to BOBs in the water. They really make sure everyone is comfortable in the BOBs and are doing okay throughout the dive. The 1 hour of free time is basically during the time others are in the BOBs. They provide snorkeling equipment if you want to hop in the water during that time. We had a gray and windy day, so it was quite cool on the boat during the off time. So if your weather is not the best, consider bringing a windbreaker.

First of all, it was very good. There is no doubt about that. Additionally, the snorkeling mask and wetsuit were both well-sized and of good quality and condition. When I participate in snorkeling abroad, I often receive large masks meant for foreigners that don't fit my face, leading to unpleasant experiences with seawater getting in. So, I brought my own, but my husband's borrowed one was much better and suitable for seeing manta rays. This allows for a worry-free experience. However, unfortunately, Japanese participants went in first, which caused their bodies to cool down quickly, and my husband ended up being the last to get back on the boat, unable to stop shivering. That was the most disappointing part.

まずは、とても良かったです。それは間違いありません。
それと、シュノーケリング用のマスクもウェットスーツも、きちんとサイズのあった物を選んでくれて、質も状態も良いものでした。
私は海外でのシュノーケリングに参加すると、顔のサイズに合わない外人向けの大きいマスクを渡され、何度も海水が入る嫌な思いをしたので自分用のを持っていったのですが、主人の借りた物の方がとてもよくて、マンタを見るのに適していました。これは、安心して参加して頂けます。
ただ、残念なことに。日本人が先に入ったのですが、そうすると体が冷えるのが早くなるのに、ボートに上がるのが最後になり、主人は体の震えが止まりませんでした。それが一番残念なことです。

There was more water than I expected, but it was a very enjoyable experience as I got to see many fish and turtles while snorkeling. I was able to create wonderful memories with my family, thank you very much.

思っていたより水があったのですが、シュノーケリングでたくさんの魚や亀が見れてとても楽しい体験でした。
家族で楽しい思い出を作る事が出来ました、ありがとうございました。

It was a tour for a large group, but there were plenty of seats, and the hamburgers for lunch were freshly grilled and delicious! The water around Molokini Island was cold, but a swimsuit and a UV-protective swim parka were sufficient. I forgot to apply sunscreen, and the back of my thighs near my butt got quite sunburned. They provide coral-friendly sunscreen (everyone who applied it turned white). It seems that dolphins can be seen almost every day on Maui, and I was amazed by the large pod of dolphins swimming alongside the boat. At the second spot, we were also able to see swimming sea turtles.

大人数で行くツアーですが、座る席も充分あり、昼食のハンバーガーもお肉焼きたてで美味しかったです！
モロキニ島周辺は水が冷たかったですが、水着に、UVカットの水着用パーカーで充分でした。日焼け止めを塗り忘れ、お尻の近くの腿の裏がかなり焼けました。
日焼け止めは、サンゴに優しいものを貸してくれます。(塗った人たちみんな白くなっていましたが)
マウイ島では、ほぼ毎日イルカが見られるそうですが、すごい数のイルカの群れが船と一緒に泳いでくれたことに感動しました。
2箇所目では、泳いでいるウミガメも見ることができました。

We were lucky to arrive at Sandbar just as the tide was going out, and we were able to see some incredibly beautiful scenery. While snorkeling, we spotted fish and swimming sea turtles! The water was a bit murky. Even for those who can't swim, the regular sea turtles were swimming close to the boat, so we were able to see them a lot. A few things to keep in mind: it can be cold, so bring a jacket, bring a waterproof case for your smartphone or camera, and take measures against seasickness. I got a little nauseous on the bus ride there, so I bought a seasickness band on the boat.

サンドバーは運良くほぼ潮が引いた時に来れて、とても美しい景色を見ることができました。シュノーケリングでは魚や泳ぐウミガメが見れました！海は少し濁っていました。泳げない方でも、常連のウミガメが船の近くで泳いでくれてたくさん見ることができていました。注意点としては寒いので上着を持参、スマホやカメラの防水ケース持参、酔い止め対策をすることです。私は行きのバスで少し酔ってしまったので、船上で酔い止めバンド購入しました。

After our wedding ceremony in Hawaii, we participated with ten family members. I originally joined on the recommendation of an acquaintance, but it was even more enjoyable than I expected! Our guide was Japanese and very entertaining, and we thoroughly enjoyed the scenery as well as snorkeling. We got to see sea turtles up close!

I didn't have high expectations for the BBQ on the boat, but it was actually quite delicious! There was an all-you-can-eat selection of meat, fruit, and rice, and the brownie for dessert was also tasty.

It was a great time for everyone, from their 20s to 60s. Thank you very much!

ハワイ挙式の後、両家10名で参加しました。
元々知り合いの勧めで参加したのですが、期待以上に楽しめました！
ガイドさんも日本の方で面白く、景色はもちろんシュノーケリングも存分に楽しめました。ウミガメもものすごく近くで見れました！
また、船の上でのBBQはあまり期待していなかったのですが普通に美味しかったです！お肉もフルーツもご飯も食べ放題で、デザートのブラウニーも美味しかったです。
20〜60代みんなが楽しめる時間になりました。
本当にありがとうございました！

This time, we participated as a family of four with two children. I thought we might not be able to do many activities since my 3-year-and-10-month-old son is really mischievous and my 1-year-and-5-month-old daughter has just started walking, so I couldn't take my eyes off them. However, the staff were really wonderful with the kids and played with them, which encouraged other tour guests to join in as well. Thanks to that, my husband and I were able to take turns snorkeling, and we even encountered a sea turtle!

We played in the sea a bit too much, so we couldn't enjoy the BBQ as leisurely as we would have liked, but it was really delicious!

If I had to mention something, it would be that the weather was cloudy and a bit chilly. If the weather had been better, it would have been even more amazing!

My son wants to see Kaz again, who played so well with him, so if we have the chance, we would definitely like to participate again!

今回2人の子連れで、家族4人での参加でした。
3歳10ヶ月の息子が本当にやんちゃ盛りな上に1歳5ヶ月の妹が歩き始めて動くようになったので、目が離せく、アクティビティはあまり出来ないかもなぁ…と思っていましたが、スタッフの方々が子供を本当に可愛がってくれて、遊んでくれたので、その流れで他のツアー客の方々も一緒に遊んでくれました☆
お陰で主人と交代でシュノーケリングも出来ましたし、海亀とも遭遇出来ました☆
海で遊びすぎて、BBQはあまりゆっくり食べられませんでしたが、とっても美味しかったです！！

しいて言うなら、お天気が曇っていて少し寒かった事かな！
天気が良ければもっと最高でした！

息子が、1番仲良く遊んでくれたカズさんにまた会いたいそうなので、機会があったらまた是非参加したいです！！

The sea was very beautiful. It was a great memory to see the rare seals. Having a Japanese guide was the most reassuring part. If you're looking for snorkeling, I recommend this place!

海はとても綺麗でした。貴重なアザラシが見れたのは良い思い出です。日本人ガイドだったのが1番安心しました。シュノーケリングを探してる方はこちらがオススメです！

The Captain and her crew were beyond friendly! The whole experience was amazing, from the cruise to the sand bar, the food, the turtle watching and the snorkeling. Absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend this experience!

Boat is well kitted out with good gear. Staff are on hand to help and provide support if required. Breakfast and lunch were perfect for a morning on the water. Even got to try paddle boarding without having to pay extra for hire

- The guidance from the female staff was delightful and enjoyable.
- I was able to see sea turtles at the sandbar, which was amazing.
- Snorkeling might have been the most fun; it felt like swimming inside an aquarium, and it was incredibly enjoyable to be so close to the fish.
- The BBQ on the boat was about what I expected, but the service was attentive and good.
- It was a tour I would like to join again next time.

・女性担当者の案内が愉快で楽しかったです。
・サンドバーではウミガメも見れたし最高でした。
・シュノーケリングが一番楽しかったかも、まるで水槽の中を泳いでいるよう　で、魚が手に取れる感じで非常に楽しかったです。
・BBQは船の上なのでこんなもんかな、という感じでしたが接客が丁寧でよ　　かったです。
・次回も参加したいツアーでした。

My family and I greatly enjoyed this experience! Even my in laws who just stayed on the boat and watched from above enjoyed the view. These creatures are majestic and beautiful! We saw 8 rays and almost all of them got within a foot of me! I would recommend doing this activity for anyone just remember to take motion sickness meds as sometimes the water is choppy....

I felt very safe with the Japanese staff at the center. The locals were also kind and communicated in English, so I was able to enjoy everything without any inconvenience, even though I only speak Japanese! The hamburger on the boat was the most delicious I had on this trip (^ ^). There was plenty of free time, and they clearly communicated important information, so I was able to relax and fully enjoy the beautiful sea! I was lucky to swim with a sea turtle. There was a shuttle to the Alohilani Hotel, and on the way back, they guided us as well.

日本人が中心でとても安心しました。現地の人も英語で優しく対応して下さったので、日本語しか分からない中、何も不自由なく楽しむことができました！
船上でのハンバーガーはこの旅行で1番美味しかったです(^ ^)
自由な時間が多く、注意事項等もしっかり伝えてもらえたので
ゆっくりくつろぎながらきれいな海を満喫できて最高でした！運良くウミガメと一緒に泳げてよかったです。
アロヒラニホテルまで送迎があり、帰りはガイドもしながら送っていただけました。

It was amazing! We saw quite a few turtles and I got some awesome pictures of them. The crew was great and very accommodating. The ride with the sails up was totally a great experience. This excursions was the highlight of our vacation! I would recommend it to everyone!

This is my second time participating. Last time, I was satisfied with snorkeling, but this time, after a delicious meal, I also tried stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). The staff were kind and supportive, and I was able to stand up somehow.

2度目の参加です。
前回はシュノーケリングで満足でしたが、今回は美味しい食事の後、SUPにも挑戦しました。
スタッフさんが優しく支えてくれてなんとか立つことが出来ました

The people we’re really friendly. They teaches us how to snorkel properly. The only thing that sounded bad was that one of the worker not the captain but the one under him. Was calling a guy names because the was scared to get in the water that’s not rite he was calling him cupcake, fruitcake that’s just bulling to me

The weather was clear! I was picked up near the hotel and took a bus to the location. The crew members were very kind and there were many happy people, which made it enjoyable! The lunch on the water was amazing!!! The sandbar we aimed for was breathtakingly beautiful. It was about thigh-deep, but that was no problem! We also saw many sea turtles before heading out to snorkel. It became a wonderful memory!!

天気も快晴！ホテル近くでピックアップしてもらいバスに乗って現地へ。
クルーの皆さんはとても優しくハッピーな方がたくさんで楽しめました！水上でのランチ最高です！！！
お目当のサンドバーには息を飲むくらいの綺麗さ。太ももくらいの高さでしたが問題ありません！ウミガメもたくさん見かけたりしてからシュノーケルへ。 最高な思い出になりました！！

My husband and I did this excursion together. He loves scuba diving, so he enjoyed it, but not as much as he does diving. I, on the other hand, get claustrophobic diving, so I LOVED this because I didn’t have to have anything touching my face/a mouthpiece. While under water, we saw tons of fish and sea turtles. In addition to scuba scootering, we got to snorkeling while we waited our turn for the scooters, so it was like two excursions in one. The staff were all great too!

Capt. Neal was great as well as his crew. The equipment provided was great and the crew encouraged everyone to participate. Kevin even got me to jump off the top of the boat! My husband and I tried several different activities. The trip length was perfect and everyone had a good time. The crew was multi-lingual speaking Korean, Japanese and English. The tour company made sure to keep us very informed of details and transportation. I would use this company for other adventures next time.

We were blessed with great weather, and it turned out to be a wonderful day!! We walked along the sandbar surrounded by sea turtles!! The staff were very friendly, and above all, the lunch was incredibly delicious ^_^!!!

天気にもめぐまれとても素敵な一日になりました！！
ウミガメにかこまれながらサンドバーを歩きました！！
スタッフの方々もとても気さくで、なんといってもランチがすごく美味しかったです^_^！！！

The manta rays really swirl right in front of you. You can almost touch them if you reach out, and they even bump into your underwater goggles or the camera you’re holding. It was an incredibly thrilling tour. The downside was the language barrier. My husband and I were the only Japanese people there, so we didn’t understand most of the explanations, but it was still manageable. Also, it was quite cold. The ocean at night gets chilly. The people around us didn’t seem to mind as much, so if you’re not sensitive to the cold, you should be fine.

While looking at the voucher at the hotel, I realized I had overlooked the part about confirming by phone at 4 PM. We were supposed to check in at a store in the shopping center at 6 PM and gather at the local port at 6:30 PM. We originally planned to have an early dinner near the shopping center, and since I wasn’t confident in my English skills, I went directly to the store before 4 PM, and they helped me with the check-in process then. For those staying at the Sheraton, you can depart from the port, which is just a short walk from the hotel, so you don’t need a car.

本当にマンタが目の前でぐるぐる回ります。手を伸ばせば触れるくらい、というか、水中メガネや手に持っていたカメラに、マンタからぶつかってくるくらいです。大迫力のツアーでした。難点は英語。日本人は私たち夫婦のみで、説明はほぼ分かりませんでしたが、それでも大丈夫、何とかなります。それと、結構寒いです。夜の海は冷えます。周りの人たちはそうでもなかったので、寒がりじゃなければ大丈夫でしょうか。ホテルでバウチャーを見ていると、16時に電話で確認というのを見落としていましたのに気付きました。18時にショッピングセンターにある店にチェックイン、18時半に現地の港に各自集合となっていましたが、元々ショッピングセンター近くで早めの夕食をとる予定で、電話は英語力に自信がなかったため、直接16時前に店に行き、その時にチェックイン手続きもしてくれました。シェラトンに宿泊している人は、ホテルから歩いてすぐの港から出発しますので車がなくても大丈夫です。

The instructors were very enthusiastic, and I enjoyed the time on the boat while searching for dolphins. I was truly moved when I actually saw the dolphins! Thank you!

インストラクターさん達がとても盛り上げてくださって、
イルカを探している間の船中もずっと楽しめました。
イルカを実際に見られた時は大感動でした！
ありがとうございました！

This was wonderful experience! Captain Ryan and his crew were nothing less than fantastic! Saw hundreds of dolphins (only because of Captain Ryan’s experience), humpback whale and calf and the snorkeling was incredible. The whole crew was very friendly and made us feel at ease! Will definitely book again!