All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

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!

After being picked up at the hotel in Waikiki, we traveled for about an hour in the van to the North Shore. If you're worried about motion sickness, I recommend taking some medication beforehand.

Once we arrived, we were guided to the sandbar by a humorous guide and crew members.

If you wish to go snorkeling, you'll receive a brief lesson and wear a life jacket before walking a few meters from the sandbar and swimming out into the ocean.

It was enjoyable to see sparkling fish and turtles swimming leisurely around the sandbar. During the boat ride to and from the location, we learned about the history of the sandbar and Hawaii, which was very educational.

If I have the chance to travel to Hawaii again, I would love to participate in this activity once more.

ワイキキのホテルでピックアップしてもらったあとにノースショアまで行くのでおおよそ1時間くらいはバンに揺られます。
心配な方は酔い止めを飲んでおくのが良いかと思います。

現地に着いてからはユーモラスなガイドとクルーの方にサンドバーを案内してもらえます。

シュノーケリングを希望する場合は簡単なレッスンを受けて救命胴衣を着用した上でサンドバーから数m歩いて沖を泳ぎます。

キラキラとした魚やサンドバーを悠々と泳ぐ亀を見ることが出来て楽しかったです。
行き帰りの船上ではサンドバーが産まれた経緯やハワイの歴史を説明して貰え、勉強になりました。

次にハワイに旅行することがあってもまた、参加させて貰いたいなと思います。

A short trip to the offshore destination means you get to spend most of the tour time in the water with the amazing fish and turtles! We even saw dolphins! Riding on the front of the catamaran was also a highlight.

Fantastic crew - very friendly and terrific with kids! Our daughter was a bit hesitant about going in the water so one of the crew let her ride on the lifeguard surfboard and she still got to enjoy the whole experience.

Highly recommended if you’re looking for a couple of hours’ snorkeling experience with great views and sensational Hawaiian sea-life!

The scenery was wonderful.
However, the explanations were in English, so I couldn't understand anything at all.
If I had understood the explanations, I might have been even more impressed.
I applied because I saw the Blue Hawaiian Helicopters on Japanese television, but since there are many Japanese people, I hope they could provide support in Japanese.

景色が素晴らしいかったです。
でも英語での説明でしたので全くわかりませんでした。
説明がわかればもっと感動したかもしれません。
日本のテレビでブルーハワイアンヘリコプターをやっていたので申し込みましたが、日本人も多いと思いますので日本語対応があればいいなと思いました。

We participated as a couple. Since it was an afternoon tour, the water level seemed a bit high, reaching about waist height. It was sunny and beautiful, but... We spotted turtles several times as they were being fed. The lunch was a buffet style and delicious.

夫婦で参加しました。午後のツアーだったので、水位は少し高かったみたいで、腰くらいありました。晴れててキレイではありましたが。。亀は餌付けされているので、何度も目撃ました。お昼ご飯は、バイキング形式で美味しかったです。

Overall, it was a fun tour that really got everyone excited. The duration was short, so you can make the most of your day. Of course, the view from the sandbar was amazing.

全体的に盛り上げてくれるツアーで楽しかった。
時間も短時間なので、１日が有効に使えます。
もちろん、サンドバーの景色は最高でした。

This is Hawaii time! My first impression is that I will come back! This is my fifth year in Hawaii. This time, I'm staying for three weeks, so I'm challenging myself to snorkeling, something I've never done before. My wife can't swim at all, so she has been practicing at a nearby pool for a year, but in reality, she hasn't been able to go much and still can't breathe properly while swimming. The day before the tour, we practiced just the arm movements of the breaststroke at the hotel pool (saltwater pool). Is this level okay??? Both my wife and I are 70 years old. The large bus at Sheraton Aloha Landing was full, which shows its popularity. The rain stopped, and the cloudy sky was a relief. Water volleyball was more difficult and fun than I expected. We watched turtles, ate delicious BBQ hamburgers, and went snorkeling for the first time. My wife held onto me while colorful fish swam within reach. We quickly got used to snorkeling, and it was a blissful time.

これぞハワイの時間！また来るぞ！と言うのが第1の感想。ハワイ5年目。今回は3週間の長期滞在なので、これまで一度も無かった、シュノーケリングにチャレンジ。家内は全く泳げないので、1年前から近くのプールで練習していたが、現実にはなかなか行けず、まだ息継ぎができない。今回のツアーの前日ホテルのプール(海水プール)で、平泳ぎの腕の動きだけ練習。こんなレベルで大丈夫？？？家内も私も70歳。シェラトンアロハランディングで大型バスが満杯。人気の程が伺える。雨もあがって曇り空が助かる。水上バレーも思った以上に難しく、面白い。カメを眺め、美味しいBBGハンバーガーを食べて、初シュノーケリング。家内は私につかまりながら。色とりどりの魚が手が届くところで泳いでいる。すぐにシュノーケリングにも慣れ、至福の時間。

I visit every year, more than 10 times. Each time, I enjoy the different colors of the sea and the varying water levels. The one thing that never changes is the instructor, YUKIKO. She always greets us with her exceptionally cheerful smile. This year (June 28, 2019), I will go with my sister.

毎年通い詰めて、１０回以上。毎回、海の色と水の量が違い楽しんでいます。
ちっとも変わらないのがインストラクターのYUKIKO。とっびきりのご機嫌な笑顔で迎えてくれます。
今年は（２０１９年６月２８日）おねいちゃんと二人で行きますね。

It was amazing to see the beautiful white sea and the sea turtles swimming gracefully up close. It was my first time being able to see sea turtles that closely. The guide was very lively and made the experience enjoyable throughout.

白い美しい海と、優雅に泳ぐウミガメを間近で見られたのが最高でした。あんなに近くでウミガメを見ることができたのは初めてでした。ガイドの方のノリがたくさん盛り上げてくれて、終始楽しい時間を過ごせました。

Real friendly, helpful crew. Enjoyed every minute of the tour. My only complaint was the lack snacks and refreshments. The only thing that was available was rice crispy treats and water. Had we known that this was all that was available, we would have brought our own.

I made a last-minute reservation and participated. The staff were very accommodating, and thanks to them, I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles♡ The hula dance we all did on the boat at the end was also a lot of fun! I would love to use this service again!

直前に予約をし参加しました。
スタッフのかたの対応もとてもよく、おかげでイルカにもウミガメにも会えました♡
最後に船の上で皆で踊ったフラダンスもとても楽しかったです！
また利用したいです！

I was able to swim together with sea turtles at an incredibly close distance! A pod of dolphins swam right underneath me while I was snorkeling! I could hear the chatter of the playful dolphins. I will definitely go again!

海亀と超至近距離で一緒に泳げました！
イルカが群れをなして シュノーケリングの私の真下を通りました！おしゃべりなイルカの群れで彼らのおしゃべりが聞こえました。
絶対また行きます！

This is not a Japanese tour, so the guide spoke entirely in English. The staff were friendly, and we had a lot of fun. There seemed to be an explanation about Captain Cook, but we couldn't understand it due to our zero English skills. (laughs) However, I recommend this tour for those who want to see beautiful seas and fish while snorkeling! The sailing was quite slow, allowing us to feel the great outdoors. I wouldn't recommend it for those who are prone to seasickness.

日本語ツアーではないので、ガイドは全て英語。
スタッフさんは気さくな方で、とても楽しかったです。
キャプテンクックについて説明があったようですが、英語力ゼロの私たちには理解できず。笑
でも、シュノーケルで綺麗な海と魚が見たい方にはオススメです！
セーリングもかなりゆっくりで大自然を感じながらのツアーでした^ ^
酔いやすい方はあまりオススメしません。

The staff were friendly and took a lot of photos for us. Since we couldn't see dolphins up close this time, I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii. The lunch on the boat was also amazing! We got to see turtles and sharks up close!!!

スタッフのみなさんフレンドリーでたくさん写真も撮ってくださいました。
今回は近くでイルカを見ることができなかったのでまたハワイに行く際はぜひまた参加したいと思います。
船の上で食べるランチも最高でした！
亀やサメを間近で見られました！！！

The weather was great, and I was able to see a beautiful sunset! When I mentioned it was my first time snorkeling, they kindly taught me how to do it. Whether you can see manta rays depends on the timing and conditions of the day, but when I went, I had the best experience of encountering eight manta rays that came close to the surface to feed on plankton. It was so close that I was amazed! After snorkeling, it started to rain and got cold, so if you're going, it might be a good idea to bring a larger towel or something to wear in case it rains; it could help with the cold.

天気にも恵まれキレイなサンセットが見れました！
シュノーケリングが初めてと伝えると丁寧に教えていただけました。
マンタは良く見れるかはその日のタイミングやコンディションによるかと思いますが、私が行ったときはベストで8マイのマンタに出会え、プランクトンを食べに海面近くまで来てくれました。
ぶつかるんじゃないかと思うくらい近かったので感動しました！
シュノーケリング後は雨が降ってきて寒かったので行かれる方は大きめのタオルや羽織れるものなどあるともし雨が降っても寒さはマシかもです。

Travel: It takes about 30 minutes by bus from the hotel in Waikiki. Since it can be a bit chilly, it's a good idea to bring a jacket. If you are prone to seasickness, it's advisable to take motion sickness medication.
After that, we will board the boat, but Japanese people and Americans, along with others from English-speaking countries, will be on a different boat. It's reassuring that explanations will be provided in Japanese. Soft drinks are free, and alcohol will be paid for collectively after returning from the sandbar.
Impressions: The sandbar is for practicing snorkeling and taking a walk.
We moved to the snorkeling point, and there were life jackets available, so even as a first-time snorkeler, I had a great time. The number of fish when we got into the water was incredible! 😊

移動他:ワイキキのホテルからバスで30分ほど移動します。少し寒いので上着はあった方が良いですね。船に酔いやすい方は酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いです。
その後、乗船しますが日本人とアメリカ人他英語圏の方々と別の船に乗ります。日本語で説明いただけるので安心です。ソフトドリンクは無料で、アルコールはサンドバー帰りでまとめて払います。
感想:サンドバーは、シュノーケリング練習と散歩です。
移動して、シュノーケリングポイントに向かいますが、救命胴衣もあり、シュノーケル初めてでもとても楽しめました。海に降りた時の魚の数が半端なかったです(^^)

I was a bit nervous on my first helicopter ride, but with the guidance of the Japanese pilot, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey through the skies. The time spent flying from the ocean to Waipi'o Valley felt like a transition from reality to a divine world, and I found myself in tears from the beauty of nature. Landing at the base of the waterfall, I was overwhelmed with emotion once again, feeling a deep gratitude for being alive. I have become an even bigger fan of the Big Island of Hawaii. I want to tell my friends that they should experience this at least once in their lifetime! Of course, my children and grandchildren will join me next time.

初ヘリコプター搭乗でいくらか緊張していましたが、日本語のパイロットの方のガイドでとてもリラックスして空の旅をたのしめました。
海上からワイピオ渓谷へ進んでいく時間は現実から神の世界への移動、自然に涙が出てきました。
興奮のまま滝壺に着陸、またまた涙があふれてきて大袈裟ですが生きてる！事への感謝の気持ちで一杯になりました。
ますますハワイ島のファンになりました。
友人にも生きている間に一度はこの経験を味って！と伝えたいとおもっています。
勿論子供孫は次回同行します。

I participated on the 16th. Thank you to the instructor, Chieko, who searched for us when we made a mistake about the meeting place. I’m really sorry for the trouble. I was also happy that you pulled my hand when I got tired and swam with me in the coral sea until the very end. Thanks to you, I was able to swim with the fish for a full hour underwater. You also took photos of us snorkeling in the beautiful Hanauma Bay, which was a great help since we didn’t have to carry a camera. There were so many beautiful fish of various kinds. They came close and seemed very accustomed to people. I wished I could have swum a little longer. When we got back to the beach, you had prepared cold water and snacks, which was a wonderful break and very delicious. Thank you very much. I would like to go again, so I hope to see you then.

16日に参加しました。
集合場所を間違えた私たちを探してくださった
インストラクターのチエコさん。本当にご迷惑おかけしました。
また途中で疲れた私の手を引っ張って
ずっと最後まで珊瑚の海を泳いでくれ嬉しかったです。
お陰さまで1時間みっちり海中で魚と泳げました。
綺麗なハナウマ湾でシュノーケリング中の写真
も撮っていただけたので、私達がカメラを持たずに
済み、助かりました。
いろんな種類の綺麗な魚たち。目が合って近くに寄ってきてくれ
とても慣れています。
もう少し泳いでいたかったです。
浜に上がると冷たい水とお菓子を用意して下さっていて
本当に一息つけ、美味しかったです。
ありがとうございました。
また行きたいと思ってます。その時はよろしく
お願いします。

I participated with two younger colleagues from my company.

When we boarded the boat, the rain had eased and we were able to enjoy the sandbar and snorkeling without any stress, which was great.

I was worried about my colleagues who couldn't get into the water or felt anxious about snorkeling, but thanks to the staff's consideration, they were transported to the sandbar on a small boat and were taken around to look for turtles, so it seems they really enjoyed the tour.

A special thanks to Jamie for the fun conversations, and to Kaz, who took a lot of photos as a sort of assistant, and to Ebizou from Hawaii, who guided us around on the boat.

The staff and the tour deserve five stars, but since the weather and the tide conditions weren't perfect, I deducted one star... Next time, I hope to aim for a tour that scores 120 points. Thank you for the truly wonderful memories.

会社の若い後輩2人と参加させて頂きました。

船に乗るときには、雨から薄日がさす状態に回復し、サンドバーとシュノーケリングがストレスなく楽しめて良かったです。

海に入れなかったり、シュノーケリングに不安を感じた後輩を心配しましたが、スタッフさんのお気遣いで、小さなボートでサンドバーに運んで下さったり、かめを探しに回って下さったりしたので、ツアーをとても楽しめたようです。

特に楽しいトークのジェイミーさん、あと、写真を沢山撮ってくださった準スタッフ？のカズさん、ボートで回って下さったハワイのエビゾウさん、ありがとうございました。

スタッフさんとツアーは5つ星ですが、天気と干潮の状態が今一歩だったので、星が1つ減りました…
次は120点のツアーを狙って参加したいと思います。
本当に素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。

You will drive to the tour office, where you will watch an instructional video on how to ride the scooter. After that, you will head out to sea on a boat and ride the scooter. A staff member will accompany you on one scooter. Since the staff are locals and speak very little Japanese, it's recommended to pay close attention to the video to learn how to operate the scooter. In the water, many fish will come to the bait, which is a lot of fun. We even encountered a sea turtle!!!

車でツアーオフィスに行き、そこでスクーターの乗り方の説明ビデオを見ます。その後、船で沖にでてスクーターに乗ります。
一台のスクーターにスタッフが一人ついて乗せてくれます。
スタッフは現地の方で日本語はほとんど通じないため、操作方法はちゃんとビデオを見て覚えておくのがおすすめです。
水中ではエサに魚がたくさんよってきて楽しいです。ウミガメにも出会えましたよ！！！