Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Once in a lifetime!

Reviewed by: Gina & Denise

How often can you get a kiss from a dolphin!? For me, this is once in a lifetime experience.. at least until I I come back and do it again!! The dolphins were great to interact with, our dolphin handler really ensured we all had time to interact with the dolphins. And Jennifer made sure that we understood how to appropriately interact with them. Always wonderful when animal handlers ensure the welfare and safety of the animal is a priority.

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Perfect for families with children. お子様連れには最適

Reviewed by: ワイ

It was winter when I participated, but I enjoyed it because there was no wind. I recommend afternoon trips on cold days. The performance until we reached the shallow area was also great.

冬場の参加でしたが、風の無い分楽しめました。寒い日は午後からの便をおすすめします。浅瀬に着くまでの演奏も良かったです。

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Hawaii Big Island Helicopter Tour – Volcanoes, Valleys & Waterfalls Flight

An awesome way to experience the big island!

Reviewed by: golfrmunn

We had an awesome experience with Blue Hawaiian. We weren't able to experience the complete experience because of poor weather over Volcano National Park but Blue Hawaiian did an excellent job of working with us to create an alternative tour for us. Dale was great as our pilot and tour guide.

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

There are plenty of activities. アクテビィティ盛りだくさん

Reviewed by: もつ

I only did snorkeling and banana boating, but I was very satisfied! Most of the participants were Japanese, but there was a staff member who spoke Japanese well, so there were no communication issues! The live music was lovely, and the luxurious shuttle bus was a comfortable and pleasantly surprising point.

シュノーケリングとバナナボートしかやりませんでしたがとても満足でした！
参加者も日本人ばかりでしたが、日本語上手なスタッフさんがいて意思疎通に困る事はありませんでした！ライブミュージックも素敵でしたし、送り迎えのバスが豪華なのが快適で地味に嬉しいポイントでした。

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ハナウマ湾送迎ツアー　ハナウマ湾の入場料込み！＜英語ドライバー／ワイキキエリア送迎付き＞

Very smooth. すごくスムース

Reviewed by: ユウコ

Since it was a tour, we only watched the educational video on the bus, and we were able to go to the beach without having to stand in long lines or wait after arriving. The trolley was also free and very smooth. It was the best!

ツアーだったので、教育ビデオもバスの中で見るだけで、到着してから長々と並んだり待ったりせずに、海に行けました。トローリーも無料で、とてもスムースでした。
最高です！

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

Dolphin Swimming Tour イルカと泳げたツアー

Reviewed by: こっふぃーず

I participated in a tour at Dolphin Middle School this time. I was anxious about snorkeling for the first time, but Ken, a Japanese guide, taught me carefully, which made me feel very secure participating! In fact, I was able to see a large group of dolphins about three times and even swim with them! It was a very satisfying tour!

今回イルカ中学でのツアーに参加しました。
初めてのシュノーケリングで不安でしたが日本人のケンさんが丁寧に教えてくださり、とても安心して参加できました！実際に、イルカの大群を3度程見ることができ、一緒に泳ぐことができました！大満足のツアーでした！

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

The music was great and the turtle we saw was it !!

Reviewed by: Japanese Hispanic

We weren’t impressed at all about the voyage you take to the sandbar . We literally just went backwards in the boat for 100 yards and we were there. The pictures make it seem as you travel a ways to a destination …. The music was awesome and so was the light skin Hawaiian 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽……. The crew was nice but for our party of 6 , we all agreed it was lame .

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I had a very valuable experience and was moved. とても貴重な体験ができて感動しました。

Reviewed by: あけみっち

First of all, I was surprised by the speed of the high-speed boat! I'm glad I took motion sickness medication. In no time, we were out at sea, looking for the crew members. We also searched for them, using a flock of birds as a hint. I honestly felt anxious about whether we would find them, but as expected, we discovered a pod of dolphins!

Then, we anticipated the direction the dolphins were swimming and jumped off the boat at the right moment to swim with them. At first, I was scared, but it was so much fun. It was said to be a lucky day with an enormous group of dolphins. The water was truly amazing, both on the surface and below. This time, Ryuichi-san accompanied us and explained everything in Japanese, which made it very enjoyable. Thank you so much, Captain Steph, Koa, Katie, and Ryuichi-san. Unfortunately, due to the waves, we couldn't see any sea turtles, but I want to try again!

まずは、高速船のスピードにびっくり！
酔い止め飲んでてよかったぁ。
あっという間に沖にでて、クルーの皆さんがいるかを探します。
鳥の群れをヒントに私たちも探します。
ほんとに見つかるのかなぁって正直不安になりましたが、さすが！イルカの群れを発見！

そして、イルカの泳ぐ方向に先回りをしてイルカと泳げるタイミングで船から飛び込みます。
最初は怖かったけど、楽しかった。
ものすごい大群でラッキーだったそうです。
確かに水面と、底とめっちゃくちゃいました。
今回、りゅういちさんが私たちについてくれて
日本語で説明してくれたのでとても楽しめました。
キャプテンステフ、コア、ケイティ、そして、りゆういちさん、本当にありがとう。
波があったので、残念ながら海亀は見れませんでした。またリベンジしたいです。

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The weather and the sea are both in a good mood. お天気も海もご機嫌

Reviewed by: のべっち

The weather was great, making for an incredibly fun activity. I also tried stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and the waves were calm, so I was able to stand up and paddle right away. Being pulled at high speed on the bumper tube and banana boat had me laughing more than ever this year. I was also very satisfied to see sea turtles up close.

There are staff members who speak Japanese, and they provided donuts, juice, and water, so it was no problem even if I missed breakfast.

天気にも恵まれて最高に楽しいアクティビティとなりました。SUPにも挑戦しましたが、波も穏やかなのですぐに立って漕げるようになりました。
バンパーチューブとバナナボートで高速で引っ張って貰い今年一番笑いが止まりませんでした。
ウミガメも近距離で見れて大満足。

日本語を話せるスタッフもいますし、ドーナツとジュース、水も提供してくれるので朝ごはん間に合わなくても大丈夫でした

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Hanauma Bay Admission Ticket & Waikiki Round-Trip Shuttle - Snorkel at Oahu's Best Marine Sanctuary

Great time

Reviewed by: Deadbolt

Friendly tour guides, excellent beach for snorkeling. All around good time.

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　ベテラン日本語ガイドがご案内する少人数制ツアー　貸切プランあり＜半日/水中写真付き＞

The guide was amazing! ガイドさんは最高！

Reviewed by: なお

The guide was very friendly and wonderful, and they took us snorkeling all around Hanauma Bay. However, considering the fee to enter the ocean, the water clarity was low, and there were only dull-colored fish, which was disappointing given my high expectations for snorkeling. It was the morning sea, after all... But the guide was amazing!

とてもフレンドリーで素敵なガイドさんで、ハナウマ湾をくまなく？シュノーケリングしてくれました。ただ、お金を払って入る海の割には透明度が低く、魚も地味な色の魚ばかりで、期待が大きかっただけにシュノーケリングは残念でした。朝いちの海なのに…。でも、ガイドさんは最高！でした。

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Catamaran

Reviewed by: Joanne

Une expérience inoubliable.
Une journée belle et fantastique.

Merci

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キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧　水～土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能＜フライト100分／英語パイロット／ワイコロアヘリポート＞

Landing at the waterfall was awesome! 滝の着陸、サイコー

Reviewed by: ともも

Unfortunately, the weather on the day was not great, and we couldn't do the planned flight over the volcano, which was disappointing. However, the alternative suggested was a landing plan at the waterfall. When I signed up, I thought it was a bit pricey, so I didn't include the waterfall landing, but adding that option turned out to be a great decision!

The view of the waterfall from above and the experience of landing right next to it are completely different in terms of impact. Walking through the tropical rainforest after descending was refreshing, and it was fascinating to see various fruits along the way. Since we could land in places that only a helicopter can reach, I highly recommend the waterfall landing!

We had the helicopter to ourselves as there were five of us in the family. The seating arrangement is determined by weight, so those who got to sit in the front row or on the ends were lucky.

当日はあいにくのお天気で予定していた火山上空へのフライトは出来ず残念でしたが、代わりに提案いただいたのが滝の着陸プラン。
申し込んだときはちょっとお高いので滝への着陸はつけていなかったのですが、オプション付けて大正解！！
上から見たと滝と着陸して間近に見る滝とでは迫力が全然違うし、滝を降りての熱帯雨林のお散歩は気持ちよく、様々なフルーツも見れてとても興味深かったです。ヘリじゃなくちゃいけないところに着陸できるので、滝の着陸、おススメ！！
家族5人で乗ったので貸しきりでした。
体重などによって乗る場所が決まるので、最前列や両端に載れた人はラッキー。

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Great crew and excursions!

Reviewed by: Mark in New Mexico

Had a wonderful time. The excursion was great! Everybody was very helpful. We appreciated the bar service. Lots of fun!

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

very enjoyable attraction

Reviewed by: dqh from SoCal

My family of 4 persons enjoyed this attraction very much. I recommend to anybody who reads this message that you guys need to go with this attraction.

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3.5-Hour Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar on Holo Holo Catamaran

Family vacation!!

Reviewed by: Hawai’i 2026

The crew was fantastic and the views were wonderful!!

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　ベテラン日本語ガイドがご案内する少人数制ツアー　貸切プランあり＜半日/水中写真付き＞

I want to participate next time too! 次回も参加したいです！

Reviewed by: はるか

**Positive Points:**
- If you have any questions before participating, you can get detailed information via email (as other participants had inquired beforehand).
- On the day of the event, photos from the activity are uploaded to Facebook, allowing you to download them at no extra charge (this was mentioned in reviews and communicated on the day, but it would have been reassuring if it was clearly stated on the website).
- Since the instructor is knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay, you can efficiently snorkel based on the previous day's information and the sea conditions of the day.
- After participating, you get a snack from a selection of snacks and a cold bottle of water (this was quite nice as it helped satisfy a bit of hunger).
- You can borrow a mat that resembles a mat, so you don’t have to sit on the ground.
- There were no additional charges for participating alone (some other tours do charge extra).
- Instead of being lured by the price into an English tour or a shuttle-only tour, going with someone familiar with Hanauma Bay made the snorkeling experience efficient and easy to understand (initially, I planned to join the English tour because it was cheaper).

**Areas for Improvement:**
- I had no complaints about my participation.
- As mentioned above, it would be reassuring if the website stated that you can receive photo data via Facebook.
- Especially in winter, it would be good to have a wetsuit rental plan available from the start (though Veltra might not be able to offer this option, carrying cash is becoming less common overseas, so it would be convenient to avoid searching for cash or exchanging money during participation).
- It would be very convenient if entry fees that must be paid in cash could be paid in advance, including the entry fee.
- It might be good to mention that there is a possibility of a multinational group rather than just Japanese participants (I was aware of this possibility from the reviews and had no resistance to participating in such a tour, but some people might assume it’s only for Japanese participants and feel dissatisfied).
- Since water is provided after participation, it’s a good idea to bring some water with you if you want to hydrate before the event.
- One hour goes by quickly, so a plan that allows for about two hours of swimming would be great.

I decided to participate the day before and submitted a reservation request on a whim, but I received prompt communication regarding the pickup time and location, which was helpful. On the day of the event, there were three participants, including myself, and we snorkeled in pairs. I hadn’t planned to borrow a wetsuit, but since the instructor, Chieko, mentioned she would be wearing a winter wetsuit, I borrowed one at the last minute. If I hadn’t borrowed it, I might have had to give up due to the cold, so I think it’s especially good to borrow one from the start in winter.

I believe there are multiple snorkeling tours at Hanauma Bay, but I was unsure about whether I would receive underwater photo data for this tour. Reviews mentioned that it could be downloaded via Facebook, so I participated with some apprehension, but they uploaded it afterward. As others have noted, you can’t press buttons on your phone underwater. I was able to take photos with a GoPro, but if you want to take pictures with your phone, you need to change the settings to use the side button for the shutter instead of the screen, which is not possible unless you do that. If that’s not possible, it’s better to give up on taking photos and enjoy the actual scenery. Also, since fish and sea turtles move, video is the most enjoyable format.

Although it wasn’t mentioned in the instructions, you can record underwater videos by timing it right: take your phone out of the water, press the record button, and then put it back underwater. To stop recording, take the phone out of the water again. If you want to record videos, that method is reliable.

The age and experience

【良かった点】
・参加前に疑問などがあればメールなどで詳しく教えてもらえる（同じツアーの参加者の方が事前に問い合わせなどを行っていたため）
・当日参加した際の写真のデータをフェイスブックにアップしてくるため追加料金なしでダウンロードできる（クチコミでの記載や当日参加時に教えてもらえましたがベルトラにしっかりと書いていなかったように思うので記載があれば安心できたかと…）
・ハナウマ湾に精通したインストラクターと一緒のため前日の情報やその日の海のコンディションで効率よくハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングができる
・参加後に小腹が空くが複数のスナック菓子からお菓子が一つもらえ冷たい水がもらえる（少し小腹を満たせるためかなり嬉しかった）
・参加前にゴザみたいな感じのマットを借りれるので地べたに座らなくていい
・1人参加でも追加料金がかからなかった（ほかはかかるツアーもある）
・値段につられ英語のツアーや送迎のみのツアーに参加せず、ハナウマ湾に精通した人と一緒に行くことで当たり前だが効率的にシュノーケリングができわかりやすい（最初は安いため英語ツアーにする予定だった）
【悪かったというか今後に向けて】
・参加した不満はなし
・上にも記載したが、サイトにフェイスブックで写真のデータがもらえると記載があれば安心
・特に冬は最初からベルトラでウエットスーツ貸し出しプランがあればよいかと（ベルトラがその選択をできないかもしれないが、海外でも最近現金を持ち歩くことがあまりなく、参加時に現金を探したり両替せずにすむため）
・上とかぶるが絶対に入場料が現金で必要なら入場料込みで事前に支払いができたらとても楽
・日本人限定ではなく多国籍になる可能性があると記載があってもいいかなと思った（口コミを見てその可能性があるとわかっていたしそのようなツアーに参加することに抵抗もないが、人によっては日本人限定と思い込み不満に感じる人もいそう）
・水がもらえるのは参加後のため、参加前に水分補給をしたい場合は少し持参しておくとよい
・１時間はあっという間のため2時間ぐらい泳ぎっぱなしでもよかったためそんなプランがあればよいかと

前日に参加を決めダメ元で予約リクエストを入れましたがピックアップ時間や場所についてすぐ連絡を頂け助かりました。
当日は自分を含め二組の計3名参加でシュノーケリングは2名で行いました。
ウエットスーツを借りる予定はなかったのですが、インストラクターのちえこさんも冬用のウエットスーツを着用すると言っていたので急遽借りましたが借りていなければ寒さでリタイアしていた可能性もあったので特に冬は最初から借りておくと良いと思います。
また、ハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングのツアーは複数あると思いますが自分がこのツアーに参加するか迷った点が水中写真のデータがもらえるか分からなかった点です。
口コミにはフェイスブックでダウンロードできたと書いていたので恐る恐る参加したらあとでアップしてくれていました。
携帯はほかの方も記載していますが水中ではボタンを押せません。自分はGoProで撮影できましたが、携帯で写真を撮るには画面上ではなくサイドボタンでシャッター切る設定などに変更しない限り無理なのでそれが無理なら最初からあきらめ実際の光景を堪能すると良いと思います。また、魚やウミガメは当たり前ですが動くため動画が一番楽です。
案内にはありませんでしたが水に浮いたタイミングや携帯だけ海から出し動画の録画ボタンを押し水中に戻す→動画終了時は再度水中から携帯をだし動画を停止することで水中の動画を撮ることは可能です。もし動画を撮りたい人はその方法なら確実です。
参加者の年齢や経験の有無は運です。そして、その日の海のコンディションや場所によって見える光景もあるため短時間でポイントを押さえまわれるのは非常に効率がいいです。
ただ、正直１時間は短くもっと見たい気持ちはありました。（人によってはしんどいかも…）
また、ウミガメを見れなくても魚や海の中は十分綺麗です。参加した際には3匹ほど見れましたが全て運なので、見れたらラッキーと思って参加すると見れた時の喜びが倍増します！
最後に早朝と昼前のツアーがあると思いますが、次回自分が参加するならば早朝を選びます。早朝に参加し帰宅前には入場ゲートに渋滞が起きていましたが早朝ならそんなことはなくすぐはいれます。そして参加後にホテルで休憩し夕方から出かけたりできるため非常に楽に感じました！
また、ハワイに行くことがあればぜひ参加し体験したいツアーでした。参加を迷っている人は時期により満員とかで参加できない可能性もあるため、参加をお勧めします！

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ハナウマ湾送迎ツアー　ハナウマ湾の入場料込み！＜英語ドライバー／ワイキキエリア送迎付き＞

It's a very beautiful beach. I recommend it! とても綺麗なビーチ　おすすめです

Reviewed by: としちゃん

It's completely different from Waikiki Beach. It's a very beautiful beach. The water is clear, and there are a lot of fish. The size of the fish is quite large. Compared to the tropical fish in the southern seas of Japan, they are much bigger. You absolutely should go snorkeling here. There weren't many corals, but if you go to the rocky areas, you can definitely see fish. The beachside has sand and grass. You can relax if you lay out a mat. This tour takes you to the site in about 30 minutes from the center of Waikiki in a nice bus. They also show a video on the bus, so when you arrive, you can skip various procedures and go straight to the beach. I highly recommend it to everyone.

ワイキキのビーチとは全然違います。とても綺麗なビーチです。水も透き通っているし、魚も沢山います。その魚のサイズが大きいのです。日本の南の海の熱帯魚に比べて、全然大きいのです。ここでは、絶対にシュノーケリングを行うべきです。サンゴはあまり存在しなかったけど、岩場に行けば魚を確実に見ることができます。ビーチサイドは砂地と芝生です。シートを引けばくつろげます。このツアーは綺麗なバスで、ワイキキの中心地から30分くらいで現地まで連れて行ってくれます。バスの中でビデオも見せてくれるので、到着したら色々な手続きを省略して、すぐにビーチに行くことができます。皆様にお薦めです。

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ハナウマ湾送迎ツアー　ハナウマ湾の入場料込み！＜英語ドライバー／ワイキキエリア送迎付き＞

I want to visit again. また訪れたいです。

Reviewed by: カニさん

This time, I visited Hanauma Bay on this tour. We were able to smoothly board the bus from the meeting point, which made it easy to participate even as a first-time visitor. On the bus, a mandatory video was played before entering Hanauma Bay, which heightened our expectations before we arrived. The color of the ocean was more beautiful than I imagined, and I was moved by the clear waters and the natural scenery surrounding us. During snorkeling, I was able to see a variety of colorful fish even in the shallow areas, making it a place that even those who are not used to being in the water can enjoy.

I believe this tour is more efficient and provides a sense of security compared to going on your own, and I would especially recommend it to first-timers or those who want to make the most of their sightseeing time.

今回、こちらのツアーでハナウマ湾を訪れました。集合場所からスムーズにバスに乗って移動できたため、初めて訪れる場所でも安心して参加することができました。車内では、ハナウマ湾に入る際に視聴が必須のビデオが流れ、到着前から期待が高まりました。想像以上に海の色が美しく、透明度の高い海と自然に囲まれた景色に感動しました。シュノーケリングでは、浅瀬でも色とりどりの魚を見ることができ、海に入ることに慣れていない人でも楽しめる場所だと感じました。
個人で行くよりも効率的で安心感があり、初めての方や観光の時間を有効に使いたい方に特におすすめできるツアーだと思います。

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ハナウマ湾送迎ツアー　ハナウマ湾の入場料込み！＜英語ドライバー／ワイキキエリア送迎付き＞

Hanauma Bay Optional Tour ハナウマベイオプショナルツアー

Reviewed by: おじゃる

I participated in an optional tour organized by Beltora that included tickets to Hanauma Bay and transportation. The organizer was Roberts Hawaii, a well-known company in Hawaii. Upon researching, I found out that they are the official provider for Hanauma Bay. The shuttle bus arrived right on time, and it was a large green bus with "Roberts Hawaii" written on it. Since the meeting point was in front of the ABC Store, I grabbed some rice balls and drinks before the gathering. Once we arrived, I learned that the food stalls were only located up top, and there wouldn’t be any food available once we went down to the beach.

When the bus arrived, the guide who was checking reservations got off. After confirming my reservation name, I boarded the bus. During the ride, the driver and the guide provided various explanations about Hanauma Bay and its rules. Since the guide spoke in English, I understood only about half, or maybe a third, but they were very cheerful, saying "Aloha!" and "Mahalo!" throughout. Fortunately, the important information about Hanauma Bay was detailed in the pre-printed voucher, so I felt reassured even though I didn’t understand everything in English.

At Hanauma Bay, we were required to use reef-safe sunscreen, and it was prohibited to drink alcohol, play ball, touch the coral reefs, or feed the fish. Interestingly, most of the other passengers on the bus were from English-speaking countries, and our group was the only one from Japan. There were many adults, seniors, and children, and the bus was nearly full, highlighting the popularity of the Hanauma Bay optional tour. In fact, I had tried to get tickets through the official Hanauma Bay website last year, but the reservations opened at 7:00 AM local time, which was 2:00 AM in Japan. I had logged in early and was ready with another person, but the time slot I wanted sold out in just a minute or two. While I was trying to change to another time, that one sold out too. I had to give up and ended up just taking photos of Hanauma Bay from above with the Lele Trolley, which made for a disappointing trip to Hawaii. At that time, I didn’t know that there were optional tours like this one.

Knowing about the optional tour this time, I booked it through Beltora, and it included tickets, transportation, and the ability to choose my preferred departure time! It was fantastic! I considered opting for a snorkeling package, but I learned that snorkeling and life jackets could be rented at a shop right by the beach, so I decided to go with this plan. It was also reasonably priced, which was great. The bus ride from the pickup point to Hanauma Bay took about 50 minutes, not even an hour. We picked up passengers from a few hotels before heading there. Besides the explanation of the rules, we also watched a video about Hanauma Bay during the ride. It seemed that everyone needed to watch this video to enter the bay.

When we arrived and got off the bus, there were Japanese staff members who checked if we had any questions, which was reassuring. Inside the bus, we were given wristbands from Roberts Hawaii, which I mistakenly put on my left hand instead of my right, but they helped me correct it. They also explained that if we wanted to delay our return bus, we could either call the number on the wristband or come directly to inform them.

As for entering the bay, since we had already watched the video, we showed our wristbands to Roberts Hawaii staff, and they let us through smoothly to the adjacent lane, while others were still in line for ticket purchases and the video. After passing through the entrance gate, we were taken down to the beach by a mini trolley. We could go back and forth freely. I quickly hopped on and went down to the beach. It was incredibly beautiful, and it was clear why it was protected for environmental conservation.

After dropping off my belongings, I went to the rental shop to borrow snorkeling gear and a life jacket. I was able to pay with a credit c

今回ベルトラさんの開催するハナウマベイチケット付き、送迎付きオプショナルツアーに参加しました。主催はロバーツハワイさんというハワイでは有名な？会社でした。調べてみたところハナウマベイの公式オプショナルになっている会社でした。迎えのバスの送迎も時間通りにぴったりバスがきました。ロバーツハワイと書いてある緑色の大型のバスでした。バスが来るまでに私はABCストア前の集合だったので集合前におにぎりやドリンクを調達しました。ついてからは売店は上の方にしかなく、海に降りてしまったら食べ物などか売っていないとのことでした。バスが到着して案内のガイドさんが降りてきました。予約の照らし合わせをしていました。その方に予約の名前を伝え確認がとれそこからバスに乗り込みました。行きの道中ではドライバーさんの他に先程の予約確認していた案内のガイドさんが、ハナウマベイの注意事項などさまざまな説明をしてくださっていました。英語の方だったので日本人の私には半分？もしかしたら3分の1くらいしかわからなかったですが、アロハ〜！マハロ〜！と終始明るい方でした。ちなみに事前のバウチャーにハナウマベイの注意事項は細かく書いてあったので私はそれを読んでいたので英語がわからなくてもあまり不安はありませんでした。ハナウマベイではリーフセーブの日焼け止めを使用することやお酒は飲んではいけない、ボール遊びをしてはいけないや、珊瑚礁に触れてはいけないや、魚に餌をやってはいけないなどなどです。ちなみにこの日のこのバスのお客さんは英語圏の方がほとんどで日本人は私達のグループだけでした。大人から年配の方、お子さんも多数いらっしゃりバスはほぼ満席でした。ハナウマベイオプショナルツアーの人気さを痛感しました。実際わたしも去年にハナウマベイの公式サイトでチケットを取ろうと試みたのですが、2日前からの現地時間でAM7:00に申し込みがスタートで日本時間ではなんと夜中のAM2:00でした。事前にログインし2人がかりでスタンバイ準備していましたが、ものの１.2分で行きたい時間がソールドアウトになってしまいました。仕方なく別の時間に変えようと携帯を操作している間にその時間も売り切れてしまったのです。泣く泣く諦めてレアレアトローリーでハナウマベイの上から写真を撮るだけに終わり残念なハワイ旅行となってしまいました。その時はこのようなハナウマベイオプショナルツアーがあることを私は知らなかったのです。今回オプショナルツアーがあることを知りベルトラさんで申し込みをしましたがチケットもついて送迎もついていて希望の出発時間も選べる！！最高です！シュノーケル付きのプランにしようかとも迷いましたがハナウマベイではシュノーケルやライフジャケットのレンタルが海の横のレンタルショップでできるとのことだったので今回はこのプランにしました。しかもそんな高くなかったし良かったです。バスで送迎場所からハナウマベイまでは50分？くらいで1時間もかからなかったです。3.4個のいくつかのホテルを回りピックアップしてそこから向かいました。注意事項の説明以外にもバスの道中ではハナウマベイのビデオ鑑賞もありました。ちなみにこれは見ないとみんなハナウマベイに入場できないみたいです。バスが到着してから降りるとそこには日本人スタッフがいました。わからなかったことはなかったかなど聞いてくれて安心しました。バスの中でロバーツハワイの腕に巻くチケットバンドみたいなものが配られて左手につけたのですが、これは右手につけないといけなかったみたいで私達は間違えており右手につけなおしてくれました。また帰りの集合場所はここに来てなど、あらかじめ予約していた帰りのバスをもし遅らせたい場合は腕のバンドにある電話番号に電話するかここに直接その旨を伝えにきてと説明を受けました。いざ入場なんですが私達はビデオ鑑賞もすでに見ているのでロバーツハワイさんの腕のバンドを見せるとすんなりとこちらどうぞと隣のレーンを通してくれました。他の方達はチケット購入やビデオ鑑賞を並んでいました。入場ゲートを通った後はミニトローリーで海がある下まで送ってくれます。行ききは自由でした。すぐに乗り海まで降りました。すごくキレイでさすが環境保護で守られているだけあると思いました。荷物を置いてシュノーケルとライフジャケットを借りにレンタルショップへ行きました。クレジットカード決済もできスムーズに借りることができました。返却は14:30が最終とのことでした。浅瀬で練習をし海の中に入ると珊瑚礁の合間にお魚さんいました。大きい魚や黄色い魚、ニモにでてくるドリー？みたいな魚もいました。ニモはいなかったですが夢中になり帰りの時間が早く感じて、帰り送迎を時間を遅らせてもらいました。迅速に対応してくれてすごく良かったです

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The turtle is close!!! カメが近い！！！

Reviewed by: poyo

The weather wasn't great, but the waves were calm, so we were able to enjoy various activities. Other activities, like interacting with turtles at the deep sea or the venue, can be quite challenging for children, but turtles also came to the sandbar, and the experience of seeing them up close in the shallow water was fantastic. I highly recommend it for families with kids. The staff who spoke Japanese (local people?) were very kind.

天気に恵まれなかったのですが、波が穏やかでしたので諸々楽しめました。他のアクティビティは深い海の底や会場でカメと触れ合うため子供には大変ですが、サンドバーにもカメがやってきてくれて、浅瀬でカメを間近に見れる体験は最高でした。子連れにこそおススメです。日本語を話せるスタッフさん(現地の方？)がとても親切でした。

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transportation

Best snorkel trip on Oahu

Reviewed by: Penny

Best customer service. Best shuttle driver to pier with Kaplan. He is amazing. Very personable and knowledgeable about Oahu. Excellent communicator in both English and Japanese. He is a great ambassador for the tour and for Oahu.
Snockel crew was excellent. Very personable and helpful. Made all guests feel comfortable. Communicate in both English and Japanese. Very helpful in pointing out marine life. Jaime was excellent.

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

Beautiful sea and dolphins! 綺麗な海とイルカ！

Reviewed by: ナオト

I had made a reservation at Dolphin Middle School, but due to adjustments in the number of participants, I ended up joining Dolphin University instead.

As soon as we got out to sea, we spotted a whale! (Is it seasonal?), and after about 10 minutes of searching for dolphins, we found some! We got ahead of them and dove in twice. The excitement of having dolphins swimming nearby was incredible, and the beauty of the ocean was even more breathtaking!

After that, we moved to a slightly shallower area where we enjoyed snorkeling and relaxed on mats floating in the sea, fully taking in the beauty of Hawaii's waters.

Thanks to the change to Dolphin University, we were lucky enough to see beautiful fish as well! From the morning gathering to the end, there was a Japanese guide with us, which gave us a great sense of security!

I highly recommend it!

イルカ中学で予約してましたが人数調整でイルカ大学への参加になりました。
海に出てすぐにクジラを発見！（季節による？）、イルカも探し始めて10分程で発見！
先回りして2回ダイブしました。
イルカが近くで泳いでいる感動はもちろん、海が綺麗すぎてさらに感動！
その後は少し浅めの場所に移動し、シュノーケリングしたり、海に浮かせたマットの上でゆっくりしたりとハワイの海を満喫できました。
イルカ大学に変更になったおかげで綺麗な魚も見れてラッキーでした！
朝の集合から最後まで日本人のガイドさんが居てくれて安心感もバッチリでした！
おすすめです！

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サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ　バナナボートなど選べるプラン　海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック　アルコール購入可 ＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Encounter with sea turtles in the paradise of the sea! 天国の海で海亀遭遇！

Reviewed by: たよに

Satomi and her group had an amazing time, and the live music on the boat was wonderful! It was a bit cold, but we could do as much snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and kayaking as we wanted! The fish were so big that it was a little intimidating. Seeing the black, fast sea turtles in person was like being in heaven.

サトミさん御一行が最高に楽しくて、船の生演奏も素敵！少し寒かったけど、シュノーケリングのサップもカヤックもやり放題！魚はデカすぎてちょっとビビります。黒くて早い海亀も生で見れて天国でした。

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ハナウマ湾送迎ツアー　ハナウマ湾の入場料込み！＜英語ドライバー／ワイキキエリア送迎付き＞

Hanauma Bay ハナウマ湾

Reviewed by: あい

Having the instruction manual in Japanese and staff who spoke Japanese made me feel very secure. They were also very accommodating with changes to the pickup time on the day, which was great.

日本語の説明書や日本語のスタッフがいてとても安心できた。当日の迎え時間変更も対応して下さりとてもよかった。

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ホエールウォッチング　高速ゾディアックボートでご案内！最大6名までの少人数制　ソフトドリンク＆スナック付き＜ワイキキ発／12/15~3/31＞

I could only see a small whale at the beginning of the season. シーズン初めで小さなホエールが見れただけ

Reviewed by: ヒメ

First of all, even at the meeting time, the tour staff did not appear at the meeting place, which made me worried about what to do. When another guest called, they were told to wait, and after a little while past the meeting time, the boat captain guided us. However, for the Japanese guests who arrived early and waited, it was quite a concerning wait.

At the beginning, there was an explanation that there are fewer whales at the start of the season. Indeed, the dolphins were so small that it was difficult to distinguish them from whales, but we were able to see some small jumps and their tails. We also saw swimming sea turtles.

The time spent on the boat was enjoyable, and I was glad that we managed to see some whales.

まず、集合時間になっても集合場所にツアーの係の人は現れず、どうしたら良いのか心配。別の客が電話すると待てという事で、集合時間後少し経過してからボートの船長が案内してくれましたが、早めに来て待っていた日本人にはかなり心配な待ち時間でした。
最初に、シーズン初めでホエールは少ないという説明がありました。確かにイルカがホエールか判別難しいほど小さな個体でしたが、小さなジャンプと尾びれは見ることができました。遊泳中のホヌも見れました。
ボートでの海遊は楽しく、なんとかホエールが見れて良かったです。

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Hokua Private Boat Charter from Maalaea Harbor - Aloha Blue Charters

Awesome boat, awesome crew!

Reviewed by: Joanie

We had 25 people on the boat and had plenty of room. The crew was great. We caught fish, snorkeled and saw so many whales. This boat comes highly recommended!

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Not bad

Reviewed by: Bunny

The tour wasn't bad, but it wasn't as fantastic as I had hoped for. "Lunch" was a simple sandwich and a pack of chips that left us hungry. The sandbar was beautiful but snorkeling was underwhelming.

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Hanauma Bay Admission Ticket & Waikiki Round-Trip Shuttle - Snorkel at Oahu's Best Marine Sanctuary

Skip the line and reservation hassel

Reviewed by: Chloe

I would do this again! This saved our time and no stress on making reservation to Hanauma Bay. The transportation is so convenient and we watched the introduction video on the shuttle so we can just walk straight in without wasting any time. The snorkeling was one of our favorite things of the trip! I’m so glad we booked through here because they took us straight in and we didn’t have to wait in line. We saw so many fishes and coral reef. We also rent wetsuit and life jacket. We had so much fun feeling safe since the waves and current can get strong.

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transportation

You won't regret it!

Reviewed by: Chloe

The captain and staffs are amazing. They take good care of us and make sure we are safe while having fun. The boat provided spam musubi, chips, cookies, granola bars and drinks. We had fun playing SUP on the sandbar and the water is so clear. The snokeling is the most fun part of the tour. We were able to see sea turtle that swim by us so close. Highly recommended to join if you are coming to Hawaii.

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