All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

On the day of the tour, we drove there with a rental car. We quickly found parking, but the meeting point was not at the address listed; it was in the area circled in the map photo that was sent later. It was a bit confusing, but we found it right away. After confirming attendance, we signed the board and received our boarding passes before setting sail. Breakfast was already prepared on board, with fruits, bread, and coffee available. The boat is two stories, with a kitchen, bar, and two restrooms on the first floor. The second floor has the cockpit and benches for passengers. Most of the participants in the tour were young couples and families, with few Asians present.

The tour took us to two locations. The first stop was Molokini Island, where we could enjoy snorkeling for about an hour. The tour includes goggles and fins, but not wetsuits. We rented wetsuits for $10 each on the day. The water temperature was a bit low, so having one would be more comfortable if you plan to stay in the water for a long time. On the way to the second location, we had hamburgers, which were incredibly delicious after swimming! Be sure to enjoy them while breathing in the fresh air; it feels wonderful. The second spot is said to be where sea turtles can be seen around Waimea. As the guide mentioned, we were able to see a sleeping sea turtle! On the way back, drinks were available at the bar, including three types of beer and Mai Tais. We enjoyed a relaxing adult time. I highly recommend it.

当日はレンタカーで自分達で向かいました。駐車場はすぐに見つけられましたが、集合場所が住所に記載された場所ではなく、後から送られてくるマップ写真の丸で囲った部分でした。少し混同しましたが、すぐに見つけられました。出欠確認をして、サインボードにサインをして、ボーディングパスを貰って出航です。船内には既に朝食が用意されていました。フルーツやパン、コーヒーを楽しめます。船は二階建で一階部分にキッチンとバー、トイレが二箇所あります。二階は操縦席と客席用のベンチがありました。ツアーに参加されている人は、若い夫婦、家族連れが多かったです。アジア系は少ないです。ツアーでは二箇所を巡りました。一箇所目はモロキニ島。約1時間の間シュノーケルを楽しめます。ツアーにはゴーグルとフィンは含まれますが、ウェアは含まれません。私達は当日1人10ドルで借りました。水温が少し低いので、長時間水の中に居るのであればあった方が快適だと思います。二箇所目に向かう道中で、ハンバーガーを頂きました。これがまた泳いで疲れた身体には最高に美味しかったです！是非外の空気を吸いながら召し上がって下さい。幸せを感じます。二箇所はワイメアの辺りの海亀が見られると言われているスポットでした。ガイドさんの言う通り、居眠りをしている海亀さんを見る事が出来ました！帰り道では、バーでお酒が頂けます。3種類のビールに、マイタイなど。大人の時間をまったりと楽しめました。お勧めです。

My husband and I participated together. The tour had a small group of seven people, including us, with support from Chieko and Dan (who speaks fluent Japanese). During the journey to Hanauma Bay, they shared various stories, making the trip enjoyable.

Once we arrived at Hanauma Bay, we smoothly bypassed the long line for individual tickets. We watched a video about the protection of Hanauma Bay, and it was quick to get through that as well. We really reached the beach efficiently.

As a first-time snorkeler, I was carefully taught how to wear the mask and how to clear water from it. Even after entering the water, they kept an eye on me, which made me feel very safe, and I was able to enjoy snorkeling a lot.

Depending on the sea conditions that day, they changed the swimming points to provide the best experience. On the day we participated, there was quite a low tide, so there were reportedly fewer fish. Dan also took underwater photos and pictures of us. I was grateful to see the beautiful fish again.

If I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, I would definitely like to bring my children and grandchildren along and participate again. This tour is highly recommended for beginners and children!

主人と二人で参加しました。ツアーも私たちを含めて7人の少人数で、チエコさんとダン（日本語ペラペラ）二人でのサポート体制。ハナウマ湾へ向かう道中も色々、お話をしてくれて、楽しみながら向かうことができました。
ハナウマ湾へ着いてからも、個人で来られている方の入場のチケットを買う長い列を横目に、スイスイ。ハナウマ湾保護のためのビデオを見るのですが、それもどこで見ると出るのが早い…等々。ほんとに効率よくビーチまで辿り着くことができました。
シュノーケリングが初めての私に丁寧にマスクの付け方や水の抜き方など教えて頂き、海に入ってからも、気にかけてくださり、とても安心して、シュノーケリングをとても楽しむことができました。
その日の海の状態で、泳ぐポイントを変えてその日のベストを提供していただきました。
私たちが参加した日は、かなりな引き潮でしたので、魚も少なかったらしいです。
ダンが水中の写真や私たちの写真も撮ってくれました。改めて綺麗な魚たちも見ることができ、感謝です。
またハワイを訪れる機会があれば、次は子供たちや孫たちも連れて、是非是非参加したいと思います。
初心者や子どもさんにもほんとにおすすめのツアーです！

The guide was kind, and I was able to interact closely with the sea turtles, plus the food was delicious! Be careful of sunburn, so make sure to apply sunscreen and dress appropriately. I got really excited and ended up being loud, but it seems that the sea turtles don't come close to loud noises. The best way to get close is to quietly observe them when you find them!

The guide was so genuine that I didn't mind giving a tip at all!

ガイドさんも優しいし、ウミガメと至近距離で触れ合えたし、ご飯も美味しい！
日焼けは結構しますので、しっかり塗って着込んで対策を。
テンション高くて大声が出てしまいますが、ウミガメさんはうるさい音には近づいてこないみたいです。見つけたらそっと見守りするのが1番近づけるポイントです！

ガイドさんがとても良心的なので、チップ渡すのは嫌にならないほど良かったです！

I had a great time playing beach volleyball at Sandbar! There weren't many Japanese people participating, but when I gathered the courage to join in, it was so much fun!

In the morning, the sky was cloudy and the sea wasn't that beautiful, but after the clouds cleared and the sun came out, the sea was unbelievably beautiful and I was moved.

Snorkeling was also amazing, with lots of fish and beautiful coral.

サンドバーでは多国籍バレーをして楽しめました！日本人はなかなか入っていく人が少なかったですが、勇気を出して参加してみるとすごく楽しいです！
午前中は雲がかかっていて海はそこまで綺麗ではなかったのですが、雲がなくなり太陽が出てきた後の海は信じられないくらい綺麗で感動しました。
シュノーケリングもお魚が沢山いて、サンゴもありとても綺麗でした。

My family and I loved spending the day on Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel Adventure.

Having the chance to practise snorkeling at the sandbar before heading out to the reef was great for the kids and the fish at the reef were plentiful and colourful.

A nice hot chocolate on the way back was a great touch to warm the bellies :)

I understood that the explanation would be in English, but it might be tough if you’re not really good at English! I couldn’t understand not only the explanations but also the jokes within them, so I was confused the whole time.

As for the sea, I was able to see sea turtles! However, apart from that, there were just a few black fish here and there.

There was a performance where we rode the waves? The boat rocked a lot, and the foreigners seemed to enjoy it, but it went on for more than ten times and was quite long. My husband ended up feeling sick, which affected the rest of our trip. The strong rocking continued, and I even bumped my leg against the stairs and got a bruise.

Also, it was really cold, so a jacket is a must!

英語での説明なことはわかっていましたが、本当に英語が上手でないと厳しいかもしれません！説明だけでなく、説明の中のジョークなども分からず、終始ハテナでした。
海は、海亀をみることはできました！が、それ以外は黒い魚がちらほら、です。

波に乗り？船を大きく揺らすパフォーマンスがあって、外人の方は喜んでいましたが、揺らす回数が10回以上と長く、夫は気持ち悪くなってしまいその後の旅行に影響してしまいました。大きな揺れが続き私も階段に足をぶつけあざを作ってしまいました。

あとすごく、寒かったので上着必須です！

This would be good with the kids. I don't have kids so, anyway with family this is great. As an adult date situation not as much. Go with the kids and have fun.

Crew was super friendly and organized. Boat had nice restrooms and was very easy to get in and out of water. Not huge amount of fish but relatively easy snorkel experience. Crew gave short history lesson of the area and Captain Cook. Snacks were chips and fresh fruit.

I had a great time without feeling any anxiety, thanks to the dynamic lady who picked us up, the "cute" mom with a Kansai dialect, and the reliable captain! ❣️

送迎のダイナミックのご婦人、関西弁の「かわいい」ママ、頼りになる船長など、まったく不安を感じることなく楽しめましたよ❣️

Friendly crews, wonderful views, amazing snorkeling experience!

The ocean in Hawaii that I visited for the first time was incredibly beautiful, and I was moved by it. The malasada I had for the first time was served warm, and I was able to eat it right away, which was also a touching experience. It was so delicious that it has become one of my favorite foods.

My first experience with snorkeling was also very good. I’m not a strong swimmer, so I had to get back on the boat, but I still want to try it again.

The barbecue on the boat was wonderful because I got to eat my favorite kalbi, which made me very happy.

The guide's explanations were very clear and I appreciated that.

Everyone was kind and gentle, and I definitely want to go back.

Thank you very much.

初めて行ったハワイの海はとても色がうつくしくて、感動しました。
初めて食べたハワイのマラサダは、ホカホカに温かくしてくださったものを直ぐに食べれて、これも感動でした。とても美味しくて、私の大好きな食べ物の一つに加わりました。
シュノーケルの初体験もとても良かったです。泳ぎはカナヅチなので、ボートに上がらされましたが、でもまた行ってみたいと思えました。
船上でのバーベキューはわたしの大好きなカルビが食べれて幸せでした。

ガイドの方の説明もとてもわかりやすく、ありがたかったです。

みんな親切にしてくださる、優しい方ばかりで、また行きたいと思いました。

本当にありがとうございました。

An amazing cruise and sailing. We saw lots of turtles and tropical fishes during the snorkeling. It was amazing.

We were really looking for a beginner experience as most of us weren't strong swimmers. Half of us didn't finish the entire activity as we got easily tired and unfortunately didn't see any turtles. It was a good experience though and something worth doing/trying at least once.

We were all beginners at swimming and snorkeling but had a good time. The underwater photos and video was a good keepsake for our family.

It took a while to get used to the snorkel but a good experience nonetheless.

Seeing the manta rays perform large flips up close in the ocean was breathtaking. Many fish gathered around, creating a scene I had only seen in an aquarium. The manta rays appeared and disappeared repeatedly, and there were times when I just stared at the invisible seabed. Although it was April, the night sea was colder than I had imagined (renting a wetsuit was the right choice). I'm not a strong swimmer and was a beginner at snorkeling, so I was a bit tired towards the end, but I enjoyed it until the very last moment. It was also great that the staff who spoke Japanese provided solid support.

海の中で間近でマンタが大きく宙返りする姿は圧巻でした。魚もたくさん集まってきて水族館の中でしか見たことの無い景色が広がりました。
マンタは、現れたり消えたりの繰り返しで、何も見えない海底をずっと眺めている時間もありました。また、4月でしたが夜の海は想像以上に冷えました(スエットスーツのレンタルは正解でした)。
泳ぎは得意でなく、シュノーケルも初心者だったので、後半は疲れもありましたが、最後まで楽しんできました。
日本語の通じるスタッフがしっかりサポートしてくれたことも良かったです。

I had a great time.
The tour included round-trip transportation, which was reassuring.
And the BBQ was even more delicious than I imagined!

All the staff were very kind, so I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

とっても楽しかったです。
ツアーとしては、往復の送迎付きで、安心でした。
そしてBBQが想像以上に美味しかった！

スタッフの皆さんが、とても親切な方ばかりでしたので、また機会があれば参加したいです。

It was my first time in Hawaii!
The weather was great, and I even got to see sea turtles!
The Japanese guide was friendly, and it was a fun tour for everyone!

初めてのハワイでした！
天気にも恵まれて、ウミガメにも会えました！
日本語ガイドさんでみなさんフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした！

The staff were very energetic, and although I participated alone, I had a great time. I hesitated to join the snorkeling time because it was a bit cold, but I decided to go for it, and it was the right choice! I was able to capture a sea turtle swimming right below me on camera! It might be good to have marine shoes for snorkeling. It can be a bit painful on your feet if you're barefoot from the sandbar to the snorkeling point.

スタッフさんたちもとても元気で、１人で参加しましたがとても楽しめました。シュノーケリングタイムはちょっと寒くてやめようか迷いましたが、思いきって参加して正解❗自分の真下を泳ぐ海亀をカメラにおさめることが出来ました❗ シュノーケリングはマリンシューズがあるといいかもしれません。サンドバーからシュノーケリングのポイントまで、裸足だとちょっと足が痛いです。

I participated with my elementary school child. We brought our own snorkeling sets. It was a luxurious experience that we don't get to have often. I will definitely join again next time.

小学生の子供つれての参加です。シュノーケリングセットは自分たちのを持って行きました。なかなか体験できない贅沢な時間でした。次回も是非参加します。

This was my second time at Sandbar, and the weather was great this time! The water was perfect, and we had so much fun playing beach volleyball together! After that, we went snorkeling at a coral reef while searching for sea turtles! We were able to spot a honu and saw so many fish; I couldn't be more satisfied! The hamburgers for lunch were also very filling and delicious! I definitely want to join again next time :)

サンドバーは2回目でしたか、今回は天気も良く最高でした！！水面は股下からいで、みんなで楽しくビーチバレーもできてめっちゃ楽しかったです！そのあとはウミガメを探しながらシュノーケリングのできるサンゴ礁へ！ホヌも見つけられて、魚もたくさん見れて満足しかないです！ランチのハンバーガーもボリュームたっぷりでとても美味しかったです！また次回も参加したいです:）

The trip was fabulous! The crew is friendly, fun and knowledgeable. They keep you informed, entertained and fed (I liked the burger, chips and fruit). The equipment & boat were in excellent shape.

There isn't a lot of down time which I appreciated (activities/entertainment happening thru out the trip). Tyler was an amazing hula dancer! Make sure you bring cash to tip the crew, they work hard to show us tourists a great time!!

When we initially jumped in the water, we saw dolphins immediately! The second jump we saw more dolphins, a sting ray, and a sea turtle! (And fish, if course). It was amazing.

We didn't rent the wet suit and we were fine (mid April). We took Dramamine because of all the warnings in other reviews, so we had no motion sickness, but neither did anyone else. :)

My only advice would be that guests should be sure to sit under the covered area when the crew is making announcements. We were sitting at the very back of the boat (behind the speaker) and couldn't hear them at all. You'll also get a better view of the dancer.

Also, the slide was not available on our trip, so if that's important to you, you should double check?

We were blessed with great weather, calm waves, and high visibility, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling under excellent conditions. Among the participants, we were the only two Japanese, but thanks to the wonderful support from the staff member Takako, we were able to spend our time from check-in to check-out without any worries or inconveniences. Even though it was already April, at the end of the season, we were thrilled to see whales multiple times before reaching Molokini Island. At the snorkeling spot, Takako quickly found a sea turtle and let us know, allowing us to fully enjoy the experience. The meals and drinks on the boat were diverse and delicious, and during snack time, they even walked around distributing cookies on the deck, showcasing their thorough hospitality. Throughout the tour, it was impressive to see the staff working energetically and happily. This became the best memory of our trip. I highly recommend this to anyone planning to visit Maui!

天候に恵まれて、波が静かで透明度も高く、とてもよい条件の中でシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。参加者の中で日本人は私たち2名だけでしたが、スタッフのタカコさんの気配りの行き届いた素晴らしいサポートのおかげで、チェックインからアウトまで、何の不安も不自由もなく過ごすことができました。シーズンも終わりの4月だったにもかかわらず、モロキニ島に着くまでに何度もクジラをみることができ、感激でした。シュノーケリングスポットでは、タカコさんがいち早くウミガメを見つけて教えてくれて、存分に楽しむことができました。船中での食事や飲み物も種類豊富で美味しく、おやつタイムには甲板にまでクッキーを配り歩いてくれるなど、徹底したホスピタリティを感じました。ツアーを通して、スタッフの皆さんがきびきびとかつ楽しそうに働いている姿が印象的でした。今回の旅行で一番の思い出になりました。マウイに行かれる方に、是非おすすめしたいです！！

Around the boat, there were about three turtles that stayed with us the whole time. Thanks to the skilled guidance of the experienced staff, I was able to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. The lunch was also tastier than I expected. We received one group photo, but the rest are available for purchase! I want them all! (laughs)

船の周りには3頭ほどの亀が、ずっといてくれました。シュノーケリングも、慣れたスタッフさんたちの上手な誘導のおかげで安心して楽しめました。ランチも予想より美味しかったです。1枚の集合写真はもらえるけれど、あとは購入する形です！全部ほしい！笑

It was amazing to see the sea turtles up close! The turtles, accustomed to the staff, came right up to us! The hospitality of the staff, including the Japanese, was also wonderful!

ウミガメを間近で見られて最高！スタッフに慣れたウミガメが寄ってきます！
日本人を含むスタッフのホスピタリティも素晴らしかった！

Very memorable experience. We enjoyed it and would go again, they do not teach you how to snorkel so I would look up tutorials before you go. Just so you can get more out of it. They have a photographer on board that takes pictures you can pay for.

I participated with my 12-year-old and 8-year-old children. My 8-year-old son was anxious about swimming, so I thought one of us parents would have to stay on the boat while the other snorkeled. However, we were able to rent a boat that lets you look underwater for $10 right there, so all four of us could snorkel together and see lots of fish and turtles. It would have been perfect if the weather had been a bit sunnier... On the bus ride there, the air conditioning was too strong, and I thought everyone might catch a cold.

12歳、8歳の子供を連れて参加しました。
8歳の息子は泳ぎに不安があったので、シュノーケリングは夫婦のどちらかが船で待機しないといけないかと思っていましたが、水中を覗けるボート？をその場で借りる（$10）ことができたので、４人で一緒にシュノーケリングに参加でき、たくさんの魚と亀に会うことができました。
天気がもう少し晴れてくれると最高でしたね．．．。
行きのバスのエアコンが効きすぎて皆、風邪をひくかと思いました。

Great food and saw some whales. Very nice crew members.

A few years ago, I went to Sandbar, but due to bad weather and the tour company not being able to take us to the shallow areas, it wasn't what I had hoped for. This time, I wanted to make up for it on my honeymoon!

I was relieved to find that there were staff members who could speak Japanese, and even those who couldn't were full of hospitality.

The weather and the tide were perfect, and I was able to create memories that exceeded my expectations!

数年前にサンドバーに行ったものの、天気が悪かったのと浅瀬まで行けないツアー会社だったからか、
思っていた感じじゃなかったので、
今回は新婚旅行でリベンジ！

スタッフさんたちに日本語が話せる方がいたのと、話せなくてもホスピタリティの溢れる方たちばかりで安心しました。

天気も潮の引きもよくて、期待通りかそれ以上の思い出が出来ました！

There are no changing rooms on-site, so you should wear your swimsuit underneath. The boat will anchor in shallow water a bit away from the sandbar.

The path to the sandbar has water up to your waist and takes about 10 minutes, but everyone takes photos along the way.

You can sit at the sandbar or take pictures with the shallow water as a backdrop. After about 10 minutes, the water level rises, and you return to the original boat.

After that, we scuba dive for about 20 minutes at a coral reef where turtles reside. Unfortunately, the turtle was resting, but we were able to spot it.

Later, while we were eating on the boat, a turtle came close and played with the tail of a shrimp we had left uneaten.

They were selling seasickness wristbands for $20 on the boat, but since it seems calm in the lagoon without wind, it shouldn't be necessary as the waves are gentle and the trip takes about 10 minutes.

The way the color of the sea changes as the sun comes out from behind the clouds is a beauty that is hard to experience.

現地では着替え場所はなく、水着を中に着て行くべき。船はサンドバーから少し離れた浅瀬で停泊するからです。
サンドバーまでの道のりは腰まで水位があり10分ほどかかりますが、皆写真を撮りながら向かって行きます。
サンドバーで座るもよし、浅瀬で遠浅を背景に撮影するもよしです。
10分もすると水位が上がるのか元の船に戻ります。
そのあとはカメが住み着いてる珊瑚礁を20分ほどスクーバダイビングします。
あいにくカメはじっと休んでましたが確認はできました。
その後船上で食事中にカメがよって来て、食べかけのエビのシッポをエサにして戯れてました。
船上で20ドルで酔い止めリストバンドを販売してましたが、風がなければラグーン内らしいので、波は穏やかで10分程度で行き来するから必要ないでしょう。
太陽が雲から出たり隠れたりすることで、海の色が変化するさまは、なかなか体験できない美しさです。