All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I was able to see dolphins, whales, and turtles from a distance! I thought it would be expensive because it's Hawaii, but the guide was entertaining, they provided motion sickness medication, and it was great that I could drink alcohol too! ^_^

遠くからでしたが、イルカもクジラもカメも見れました！ハワイだから、高いなだと思ってたけど、ガイドさんも面白くて酔い止めも完備していて、お酒も飲めて良かったー^_^

The guide, captain, cameraman, and all the staff were very kind and clearly loved dolphins. The captain searched for spots with lots of dolphins, and the guide took us to where the dolphins were, so I think even those who are not good at swimming will be fine. I definitely want to use this service again. Thank you very much.

ガイドさんや船長さん、カメラマンさん、その他スタッフの皆さんとても親切でイルカが大好きな方達でした。船長さんもイルカがたくさんいるスポットを探してくれたり、ガイドさんがイルカのいるところまで連れてってくれるので、泳ぐのが苦手な方でも大丈夫だと思います。ぜひまた利用したいです。ありがとうございました。

On the way to Kailua, I felt lucky to see many rainbows. The bus was cold, so I think it's better to have a jacket.

In Kailua, I rented a bicycle and went to the beach. The water was cold and a bit chilly for this season, but many people were swimming. The snorkeling wasn't great, possibly because the spot wasn't good and the waves were big, so I couldn't see much.

After enjoying the ocean, I ran out of time to head towards Kailua Town, but there seemed to be buildings in the middle of both the town and the beach, making it easy to access either. There aren't many helmets available, so if you really want to wear one, I recommend securing it early.

The food was delicious too. It was a large pizza, so we shared it between two people. There were many Japanese staff members who were friendly and easy to talk to. Next time, I want to try kayaking as well.

カイルアへの移動中に虹がたくさん見られて得をした気分になりました。バスの中は寒いので、上着があったほうがいいと思います。

カイルアでは、自転車を借りて海まで行きました。
この季節は水が冷たく少し寒いくらいでしたが、たくさんの人が泳いでいました。シュノーケリングは場所がよくなかったのか、波も大きくあまりよく見えなかったです。

海を満喫したらカイルアタウンのほうまで行く時間が無くなってしまいましたが、町と海の真ん中くらいに建物があるのでどちらも行きやすそうでした。
ヘルメットはあまり数がないので、どうしても被りたい場合は早めに確保するのをおススメします。

食事もおいしかったです。大きいピザだったので、2人で分けて食べました。
日本人スタッフの方も多く、気さくで話しやすかったです。今度はカヤックなどもしてみたいです。

It was a really fun tour!!
Fortunately, we were able to see a pod of dolphins, which was moving. I almost cried in the water.
Even if we hadn't seen the dolphins, the guide and crew were incredibly enthusiastic, so I think you would still enjoy it!
However, the viewing point was where surfers were riding the waves, so it was quite bumpy and I felt a bit nauseous (laughs). Motion sickness medication is a must!
Also, since you never know where the dolphins will appear, you'll be swimming around searching for them. So, you'll need some stamina.

But in the end, I'm really glad I participated!

すごく楽しいツアーでした！！
幸運にもイルカの群れをみることができて
感動。海の中で泣きそうになりました。
ただもしイルカを見れなかったとしても
ガイドさん、船員さんたちがむちゃくちゃ盛り上げてくれるので
楽しめるとおもいます！
ただ、見るポイントがサーファーが波にのる所だったので
揺れが激しく、ゲロゲロでした（笑）酔い止め必須です！
あと、イルカはどこに出るかわからないので
泳ぎまくって探します。なので体力必要です。

でも結果的に本当に参加してよかったです！

The most friendly and courteous staff and crew. Great time snorkeling and sailing. Very nice boat and equipment. Definitely on my to do again list. Thank you and aloha.

I couldn't meet the 270 manta rays because there were reports of sharks that eat mantas... but a few days later, I was able to switch to a dolphin experience! I recommend booking early in your stay so you can make changes if needed. If you bring your smartphone, you can take photos on the boat. There was also time to enjoy the sunset. When we went, we were the only Japanese people there, but we had a Japanese guide who made it enjoyable.

マンタを食べるサメが出没中とのことで270枚いるはずのマンタに逢えず…でしたが数日後のイルカに振り替えて貰えました！行くときは振り替えられるよう滞在の前半に申し込むのがおススメです。スマホ持って行くとボートの中で写真撮ってもらえますよ。夕日を眺められる時間あり。行ったときは私たち以外海外の人でしたが、日本人ガイドが付いて下さって楽しめました。

I was worried because I have little experience with snorkeling, but I received great support and was able to participate with peace of mind. The swim guides seemed to constantly share information about the dolphins, and thanks to their judgment on where to take us, I was able to see many dolphins!

(If the dolphin sighting location is far away, I think it's good to have motion sickness medication for those who are concerned.)

Also, while on the boat, Daisuke, the swim guide, shared a lot of information about the dolphins and always let us know when dolphins were nearby, which made the waiting time enjoyable.

Additionally, we were lucky enough to encounter whales during the winter season, allowing us to experience both dolphin swimming and whale watching, which was a double delight!

There may be other dolphin swim tours, but this tour was satisfying in every aspect, including knowledge about dolphins, support, and the friendliness of the staff! If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would love to do this again.

シュノーケリング等の経験が浅いので心配でしたが、しっかりとフォローしてもらい、安心して参加できました★
スイムガイドさん達も常にイルカの情報をシェアしあっているようで、ちゃんとイルカが見られる場所までその場その場の判断で連れてってくださったおかげでたくさんのイルカをみることができました！！＾＾
（イルカの出現場所によっては遠くなることもあるので心配な方は酔い止めがあるといいと思います）

また、船に乗っている間もスイムガイドのダイスケさんがイルカに関する情報を沢山お話ししてくださり、
常にイルカがあそこにいる！ということも教えてくれたので泳ぐまでの時間も楽しむことができました。

さらに冬季限定でクジラも運良く遭遇することができ、ホエールウォッチングもでき一石二鳥の感動を味わうことができました！

ドルフィンスイムツアーは他にもあるかもしれませんが、イルカに関する知識やサポート、スタッフさんの感じの良さ、全てにおいて満足できるツアーでした！！またハワイに行く機会があればお願いしたいです(^^)

We had such a great time snorkeling!! The secondary location was full of sea life and it gave more time to watch for whales. Great trip and we’d definitely go again.

This was my first time in Hawaii, and I only signed up for this dolphin activity. I thought it would fulfill my children's (11 and 6 years old) wish to swim with dolphins!

We were picked up by bus, and on the way to the ocean, we listened to our guide, Julie. I was wondering why it was called Dolphin School, but after hearing her talk, I understood. The dolphins were our teachers! Julie was so energetic, funny, and enjoyable to be around! The distance to the ocean was quite far, but we had a great time learning about the dolphins and the island from her, making the trip feel quick. Julie's love for dolphins was incredible!

When we arrived and finished using the restroom, we headed to the boat, where the Hawaiian captain and the staff were waiting for us! Everyone welcomed us with smiles, and as we boarded the boat, we sang a prayer song and threw flowers into the sea. From there, we set off to find our dolphin teachers. Luckily, we spotted them quite quickly! We immediately put on our goggles and jumped into the water. The staff and Julie guided us, saying, "Look down!" and "Look to the mountains!" so we desperately searched for the dolphins. They were swimming in a pod, making it challenging to keep up. However, we swam slowly so as not to scare them, and the dolphins swam right by us. Some even swam upside down, showing us their bellies. We were able to see these adorable teachers up close! My children seemed thrilled to swim with them. The 6-year-old borrowed a float, which made it easier for him to swim, so that was great.

While moving to the next snorkeling point, we encountered a whale! It seems they returned a bit early this year due to the mild winter. I never expected to see a whale, so I was super excited! It was such a lucky moment! At the next snorkeling point, we discovered a sea turtle gracefully swimming around. I ended up getting too cold and had to go back to the boat with my child, but my husband swam until the end. It was a really fun time, but as soon as we got back on the boat, I started feeling seasick, and by the end, I was struggling with both the cold and the nausea... I regretted not taking motion sickness medication for myself, even though I had given some to the kids. Still, we finished strong with a hula dance graduation ceremony! My sons fell asleep, though... We took a group photo together to wrap up the day.

We saw dolphins, a whale, and a sea turtle, and even spotted seals from the bus on the way back—what a packed tour! The boat had a restroom, we could borrow wetsuits, and the conversations were enjoyable. The only downside was my own health, but I would love to join this tour again when I come back to Hawaii.

If you want to create fun and energetic memories, I highly recommend this tour! Thank you! 😊

今回初めてのハワイでアクテビティはこのイルカ中学だけ申し込みをしていました。
子供たち（11歳、6歳）たってのイルカと泳ぎたい！を叶えてくれると思い申し込みました。

バスでピックアップしてもらい海までの道中、ジュリさんのガイドを聞きながら行きました。
なぜイルカ中学？と思っていましたが話を聞いて納得。イルカは私たちの先生でした！
そして話をしてくれたジュリさんはとにかく元気だし面白いし楽しい！
海まで距離があるのでイルカ先生の知識や島のこと、知らなかったことを楽しく聞けてあっという間の行きでした。ジュリさんのイルカ愛が凄かった！

着いてトイレを済ませて船に向かうと、ハワイアンのパパ（船長）を始めスタッフのお兄さんお姉さん方が待っていてくれました！
みんな笑顔で迎えてくれて船に乗り込むと祈りの歌を歌い花を海へ投げ入れました。
そこからイルカ先生を探しに沖へ。ラッキーなことに結構すぐにイルカ先生たち発見！
すぐにゴーグルなどつけて海へドボン
スタッフのお兄さんやジュリさんが「下見テーーー！」「山ミテーーー！」とイルカ先生のいる方向を支持してくれるので必死に探しました。
群れで泳ぎながら移動しているので追いかけるのが大変でした。それでも驚かさないようにゆっくり泳いでいくとすぐ近くをスイーーと先生たちが泳いでいきました。
中には逆さまにお腹を見せて泳ぐイルカも。
なんとも可愛らしい先生たちの姿を見ることができました！
子供たちも一緒に泳げて嬉しかったようでした。
6歳の方は浮き棒を借りていたので楽に泳ぐことができたのでありがたかったです。

そして次のシュノーケルポイントまで船に上がり移動する間、なんと！クジラ大先生に遭遇！！
今年は暖冬のために帰ってくるのが少し早かったそう。
クジラなんて見れると思ってなかったので大興奮！とってもラッキーでした！
そして、次のシュノーケルポイントではウミガメ大教授発見！気持ち良さそうにフヨフヨと泳いでました。
私は海の冷たさに負けてしまい子供と船に上がってしまいましてが、旦那は最後までしっかり泳いできてました。
すごい楽しい時間だったのですが、船に乗り込んだ早々私自身酔ってしまっていて最後の方は寒さと酔いで大変でした…なので、子供には飲ませていましたが自分も酔い止め飲んでおけばよかったなと後悔。
それでも最後、卒業試験のフラダンスをみんなで踊り元気にフィニッシュ！息子たちは寝ちゃってましたが…
みんなで集合写真を撮って終了しました。

イルカ先生にもクジラ大先生にもウミガメ大教授にもそして帰りのバスからはアザラシを見ることができて盛りだくさんのツアーでした！
船にはトイレもあるし、ウエットスーツもお借りできるしお話も楽しいし自分の体調だけが残念だったけどまたハワイに来た時はまた参加したいなと思えるツアーでした。

とにかく楽しく元気に思い出を作りたい！という方は本当にオススメのツアーです！
ありがとうございました(^^)

The staff members and, of course, the dolphins were all amazing! On the day we were taken care of, there were an incredible number of dolphins, and we even saw whales. They mentioned that it’s not always like this, but for dolphin lovers and ocean enthusiasts, it’s a dream optional tour!!

スタッフの方々や、もちろんイルカも、どれを取っても最高でした！
お世話になった日はイルカがものすごい数でクジラも見れて、毎回こんな感じとは思わないで下さいねーとおっしゃってましたが…イルカ好き、海好きには夢のようなオプショナルツアーです！！

I had a great time on the tour where I got to see whales, dolphins, and turtles that can only be observed in winter.

Since I was wearing a wetsuit, the water temperature wasn't as cold as I expected, but it was very chilly after getting out of the water...

On the bus ride there, despite it being early in the morning, the local guide and photographer was unusually high-energy and engaged with the participants. At first, I was a bit scared because I struggle with English, but he kept the atmosphere lively on the boat, and even now that the tour is over, we still talk about him and I ended up becoming a fan, haha.

I also appreciated that the other guides were very enthusiastic about making the tour enjoyable and ensuring everyone got to see dolphins.

The final hula dance with everyone was chaotic but fun, and it left a lasting memory.

冬季のみ観測できるというクジラ、イルカの群れと亀にも会えて大満足のツアーとなりました。

ウエットスーツを着ていたこともあり、水温は思った程冷たくありませんでしたが、水から上がった後はとても寒かったです…

行きのバスでは、早朝にも関わらず異様にテンション高く参加者に話しかけてくる現地のガイド兼カメラマンさんがいらっしゃり、英語が苦手なこともあって最初は少し怖かったのですが、船の上でも終始盛り上げてくれて、ツアーが終わった今でも、私達の中で話題に出てくる程、最終的にはその方のファンになっていました笑

他のガイドさん達も、このツアーを盛り上げたい、全員にイルカを見て帰ってもらいたいという意識がとても感じられて好感を持ちました。

全員で踊る最後のフラダンス（？）も、カオスでしたが楽しくて、とても思い出に残りました。

I woke up early and participated. While moving on the boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins several times, and I hurriedly took pictures with my smartphone. Then, with the guide's shout, everyone jumped into the sea at once! When I looked down as instructed, I saw more than 20 dolphins swimming together. It was amazing! After that, we challenged the slide and enjoyed swimming. I'm not a strong swimmer, but I wasn't scared. However, my husband got seasick, which made me a bit lonely. There were also a few others who were feeling unwell. I took two motion sickness pills before going, but while swimming, the waves made me feel a bit nauseous. The taro cheese burger for lunch was delicious! Thank you very much!

朝早く起きて参加してきました。船で移動中にも何度かイルカの群れに遭遇し、慌ててスマホで撮影＾＾そしてガイドさんの掛け声でみんな一斉に海の中へ！下を見て！！と言われ見てみると、20頭以上のイルカが群れになって泳いでました。感激でした！後は滑り台に挑戦したり、泳ぎを楽しんだり。私は泳ぎは得意ではありませんが、怖さはありませんでした。ただ、旦那さんが船酔いしてしまい、少し寂しかったです＾＾他にも何名か気分が悪くなっている方がいました。酔い止めを2錠飲んで行きましたが、泳いでいる際も波にゆらゆら揺れるので、船酔いというか、泳いでいるときに少し気持ち悪くなりました笑
ランチのタロイモのチーズバーガーが美味しかったです！ありがとうございました！！

At the sandbar, I was able to practice snorkeling, which made it smooth to explore underwater afterward. I was able to see two sea turtles in addition to the fish.

サンドバーのところで、シュノーケルの練習ができたので、そのあとのシュノーケルを使っての海中散策がスムーズにでき、魚のほかにウミガメを２匹も見ることができた

We were very disappointed with this tour as it's nothing like the video on their ad. First of all the vessels are mechanically disabled so you don't get to operate them; instead you get pushed around by divers. Also the video shows several people in the water at the same time which is also not true. They only had 3 bubbles taking groups of 3 down at a time and when you have 25 people on the tour, you end up spending most of the day waiting around for them to finish. They did offer some fins and snorkels but there weren't nearly enough of them to accomodate everyone that were waiting. I wouldn't recommend this tour, you can find cheaper boat or snorkeling tours for a fraction of the coast. It was kind of like renting a bike where you're not allowed to use the pedals or the handles and someone just pushes you around instead.

It was my first experience at the sandbar. It was somewhat enjoyable. Walking on the sandbar was a bit monotonous. I didn't have any particular complaints. I think those who get seasick definitely need motion sickness medication. I saw some people around me getting sick.

サンドバー初体験でした。
まあまあ楽しかったです。サンドバー歩くのは少し単調でした。
特に不満はありませんでした。
船酔いする人は、酔い止め必須だと思います。
私の回りでも吐いている人がいました。

All the tour guides were kind and very interesting! They shared a lot of love and knowledge about dolphins, which made it enjoyable on its own. They provided precise support to ensure we had a good encounter with the dolphins during the actual tour. It was really fun! I'm glad I chose this tour. I would like to book a tour here again when I go to Hawaii!

ツアーガイドの方がどの方も親切で、とっても面白い！
イルカに対する愛情と知識も沢山話していただいて、それだけでも楽しめました(^^)
実際のツアーでもイルカにしっかり遭遇できるように的確にサポートしてくださいます。
本当に楽しかったです！
このツアーにして良かった☆
またハワイに行くときはこちらでツアーを頼みたいと思います^_^

The weather was not favorable, as it was cloudy and there was a bit of wind, so the scenery was quite different from the photos I had researched beforehand. The sea was cold, and I managed to endure the chill by wearing a wetsuit.

The sea itself was very beautiful because there were sea turtles and fish nearby. The late lunch was also plentiful and delicious, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I felt it was worth participating, especially since the guides entertained us.

I believe the view would be even more beautiful if the weather is nice and if you go on a morning tour!

天候に恵まれず、曇っていて風も少しあったため、事前調べの写真とはだいぶ異なる景色でした。海は冷たく、ウエットスーツを着てなんとか寒さを凌いだ感じでした。

海自体はとても綺麗でした。なぜなら、すぐ近くにウミガメや魚がいたからです。遅めの昼食も文句なしの量や味で、美味しくいただきました。
ガイドの方々が楽しませてくれたこともあり、参加してよかったと思いました。

天気に恵まれると、そして午前中のツアーだとより綺麗に見えると思います！！

We saw dolphins and whales! The snorkeling was great and the crew was wonderful!!

I was able to meet a lot of dolphins! ✨ Since I can't speak English, I felt reassured by the Japanese staff. Thank you very much! ✨

たくさんのイルカさん達に会わせてもらえました！✨英語が出来ないので、日本語スタッフの方々で安心できましたありがとうございました✨

The sandbar had a beautiful view that I had never seen before. I was able to see sea turtles, and the drink service on the boat was great.

サンドバーは今まで見たことのない景色でとてもキレイでした。
ウミガメも見ることができ、船内のドリンクサービスも良かったです。

The weather worsened, so it was canceled once and then rescheduled for the next day. The staff's response was smooth, which was great.

In reality, there were waves, and the sea was cold, making it tough for families with young children, as the kids seemed scared and cold. It would be better to have an age limit of 10 years and older. Many adults also experienced seasickness.

On my third attempt, I was able to see three groups of mother and baby dolphins. I was really glad to see them.

天候悪化で、一度中止で、翌日に変更してもらいました。スタッフの対応もスムーズで、よかったです。

実際、波があり、海が冷たく、小学生低学年の親子連れは、子供達が怖がったり、寒がったりして、大変そうでした。年齢制限を10歳以上の方がよいですね。船酔いの大人も多かったです。
3度目のチャレンジで、イルカの親子連れに3組見れました。見られて本当によかったです。

The boat was quite fast and impressive. I was able to see colorful fish and manta rays. The staff was also friendly.

ボートは結構なスピードで迫力があります。色とりどりなな魚たちマンタが見られました。スタッフも親切でした。

Dan's an experienced guide for us first timers. They provide rx lenses for masks. The weather was just perfect. But I was just too seasick to swim further to see more fish :(

On the day of the event, it was raining heavily and too cold, making it a test of endurance. I would like to suggest establishing certain rules and considering canceling the tour in case of bad weather.

当日は雨がたくさん降っており寒すぎて我慢比べ
大会でした。一定のルールを定め、天候不良の場合
はツアー中止を検討頂きたいです。

Weather was rainy and chilly. As a result we were crowded in a small area with a roof for the entire afternoon. Tried snorkeling at the sand bar, saw nothing and it was very cold. Too cold to snorkel at the second spot. Burgers were good and the staff were nice. Bottom line is they should have canceled the trip and refunded our money. They even charged us for drinks!! It was by far, the worst boat experience I have ever had. They should be ashamed of themselves!!!!!!

My wife and I really enjoyed our trip. The boat was easy to get on and off and the snorkel destination is close by. We went at the end of December and there were at least 5 turtles swimming with us. Lots of fun for a quick and easy adventure. The views of waikiki on he way home were a plus!

We participated on Christmas Day with our 4-year-old child. I was honestly worried about whether my child would enjoy it, but I wanted to show her the dolphins, so we joined. Of course, my child couldn't swim with the dolphins, but while my husband and I were searching for dolphins, the crew took care of our daughter, and she seemed to have a great time, for which we are truly grateful. At the next snorkeling spot, our daughter was able to get in the water and see the fish, which was really nice. A life jacket is essential, and I think it's better to rent one if you're going in winter. Next time, I want to get in the water with my daughter and show her lots of dolphins. Our guide, Julie, was so bright and gave us a lot of positive encouragement. Thank you very much!

4歳の子供とクリスマスの日に参加しました。子供が楽しめるか、正直不安でしたが、イルカを見せてあげたくて参加しました。流石に、子供はイルカと一緒には泳ぐことができませんでしたが、私達夫婦がイルカ探しをしている間、クルーの人が娘の面倒をみてくださったおかげで、ご機嫌に過ごせたようで、ほんと感謝で、助かりました。次のシュノーケリングスポットでは、娘も海に入り、魚を見ることができ、ほんとよかったです。ライフジャケットは必須で、冬に行かれる方は借りられた方がいいと思います。次回は、娘と一緒に海に入り、沢山のイルカを見せてやりたいと思います。ガイドのジュリーさんの明るさ、ほんと前向きな勇気をもらえました。ありがとうございました！

It was amazing!!!! There were quite a few manta rays swirling around! I was about 10 cm away from them, and they were about 2 to 4 meters in size. It was truly moving! Just the best!

感動！！！！かなりのマンタ達がクルクルクルクルクルクル！！マンタとの距離が10cmくらいの間近で、マンタは2〜4m程の大きさで、感動でした！最高の一言です。

The Japanese guide was friendly and taught us everything. The sandbar felt like walking in the sea, with beautiful clear water and white sand that was very soothing.

Since the time for snorkeling is included, it feels like a good deal. However, it's a bit disappointing that the area has low water clarity, so it may not be recommended for those who are looking forward to snorkeling the most.

After the tour, there are no places to change or shower. This seems to be the case with other tours as well, so it's not that this tour is bad. It seems that when participating in such tours in Hawaii, it's normal to just wipe off lightly with a towel while still in seawater and return to the hotel as is.

日本人ガイドさんがフレンドリーで、なんでも教えてくれました。サンドバーは、海の中(上？)を散歩してるかのようで、水も白い砂も綺麗で癒されました。

シュノーケルをする時間も含まれているので、お得感があります。少し残念なのは、水の透明度が低いエリアらしく、シュノーケルを一番の楽しみにしてる方にはお勧めできないかもです。

ツアーのあと、着替える場所、シャワーする場所はありません。他のツアーでも、そういう感じなので、このツアーが悪いわけではないです。ハワイでこういったツアーに参加する場合は、海水のまま、軽くタオルで拭いて、ホテルにそのまま戻るのが普通なようでした。

Amazing and beautiful, It was like entering into a different world