All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was amazing to participate on a day of clear skies, as if the thunderstorm from the previous day was a lie. The sea was a bit murky due to the rain, but it was no problem for snorkeling at all. I was surprised that it felt a bit cold after getting out of the water, even though it was sunny. On the way back, thanks to the captain's arrangement, we searched for sea turtles in the bay. Luckily, we spotted a mother and her baby! The scenery was also fantastic. Next time, I want to join when the sandbar is exposed by calculating the high and low tides. Also, the air conditioning on the shuttle bus was at a comfortable temperature, which was great.

前日のサンダーストームが嘘のような快晴の日に参加できて最高でした
ちょっと海が雨の影響で濁っていましたがシュノーケリングには全く問題なし
海からあがると快晴でもちょっと寒かったのは意外でした
帰路では船長の計らいで湾内でウミガメ捜索ー
ラッキーにも親子？二頭を発見‼️
景色も最高ーでした
次は満潮干潮を計算してサンドバーが露出しているタイミングで参加したいと思いました
あと送迎のバスの冷房が適温でよかったです

The team at Sea Quest was excellent! The crew was very informative and they really went out of their way to ensure we saw manta rays the whole time we were out on the water. It was such an amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour. It's a real life Blue Planet experience.
If you're nervous about being close to the mantas, don't worry! They are beautiful gentle giants! I recommend grabbing a drink at Rays on The Bay before to calm your nerves.

I participated alone, but the crew and other participants were kind, and I had a great time. The food was quite delicious, and there was a good variety of alcohol available. The Napa Coast was stunningly impressive when viewed from the sea. The sunset was truly beautiful and moving.

一人参加でしたが、クルーや他の参加者の方々も優しく楽しく過ごせました。お食事もなかなか美味しくて、アルコールも豊富でした。
ナ・パリ・コーストは海から眺めると素晴らしい迫力でした。
またサンセットは本当に綺麗で感動しました。

I had a good time and the staff was really friendly. The pictures and videos they take of you are cool but a bit on the pricey side, especially because we are from Canada and it’s more expensive than USD. They provided us with chips and water which was ok but I give them a 5 star because of how nice they were. Overall it was fun.

It was great taking this tour with our toddler. It was my second time to make it to Kaneohe SandBar. My first on Captain's Bobs boat. The Crew was great and even though your sharing the tour with everyone else on the boat It didn't feel cramp at all. It was great to share the experience with other guest.

The food was good too. Most of my friends and I went in for seconds for sure.

The Sandbar experience was great too, even though there were jellyfishes on the water the crew was very good about keeping us informed on where to not go so that we can prevent from getting stung by the jellyfishes.

While we were on the tour it rained but that's Hawaii for you. If anything it made the experience that much better:)

Our tour was initially rescheduled due to inclement weather. Sea Quest was really professional and gave us a free GoPro rental to make up for the inconveniences. On the day of the tour, they prepped us with all the necessary gear (prescription snorkels, wet suits, regular snorkels, etc.) And gave us a brief overview of what to expect before we headed into the waters.
We saw about 5 mantas that night. They swam close by and it was a really cool experience. There were 2 sea Quest employees in the water with us helping us each step of the way whether it be to adjust the snorkels or retrieve a noodle. They also kept giving us information about the mantas to make the trip more enjoyable.
After about 45 min in the water it was a short ride back to shore where they had hot chocolate and bags of cookies waiting for us.
Over all a very fun experience. Would definitely recommend.

When I went (at the end of October), the day before had rain, so the water quality was a bit murky, and the water level was below waist height, which wasn't the best situation. However, this is just a matter of luck, so I would like to try again. The crew was wonderful and made me feel that way. My 0-year-old (11-month-old) son also seemed to really enjoy himself, even just at the sandbar!

私が行った時(10月終わり)は前日が雨で水質が少々濁り、水位も腰より下ら辺で、本来のベストな状況ではありませんでした。しかしこればかりは時の運ですので、またチャレンジしたいと思います。そう思わせてくれるような素敵なクルーでした。0歳(11ヶ月)の息子もサンドバーだけでしたがとっても楽しんでくれている様子でした♪

The catamaran is so clean and has a bar onboard. The staff is amazing and everyone made us feel comfortable and ready for snorkling.

I had heard from the guide that it might take some time to see wildlife, but we spotted dolphins right after departing from the port. We got ready for snorkeling and entered the water, where we were able to see dolphins swimming quite close to us. Additionally, at the snorkeling point, we also saw sea turtles swimming relatively nearby. It was a lucky tour, and I was very satisfied.

野生のものを見に行くので、すぐに見れるか分からないをガイドさんから聞いていたが、港から出港してすぐイルカを発見。シュノーケルの準備して海へ入って、結構近くをイルカが泳ぐのを見ることが出来た。
また、シュノーケリングポイントでは、ウミガメが割と近くで泳いでる姿も見れた。
ラッキーなツアーで満足。

We went to the sandbar on a clear day. During this season, the water level was up to our waists, so we couldn't walk on the sand like you see on TV. However, we had a great time snorkeling with colorful fish and sea turtles.

Lunch was a buffet with surprisingly delicious meat, salads, and fruits. The staff were very friendly, encouraging us to have seconds and even taking photos for us, making it a really enjoyable tour. The group photo turned out great and will be a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

I would love to join again during low tide.

快晴の中サンドバーへ。この時期は水位が腰位まであり、テレビで見るような砂の上を歩くことはできませんでした。その分シュノーケルではカラフルな魚やウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことが出来、大いに盛り上がりました。
ランチはビュッフェでお肉やサラダ、フルーツなど思いの外美味しく、スタッフもお代わりを勧めてくれたり、写真を撮ってくれたりととてもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。集合写真もとても良く撮れていて良い記念になります、有難うございました。
干潮の時にまた参加したいです。

Swimming with dolphins was one of the things I wanted to do in my life. I finally got to see wild dolphins for the first time! They swam so close that I felt like I could reach out and touch them! I was able to see so many adorable dolphin behaviors, like a baby dolphin swimming with its mother, dolphins holding fins while swimming, and playing around on their backs! It was tough to wake up early, but it was truly moving. I was prepared for it to be difficult since it’s nature, but I encountered the best opportunity. Thank you, Dolphin Master and all the staff!!! Participated on 10/26, and Julie's guidance was the best!

イルカと泳ぐことは人生の中でやりたいことの一つでした。やっと生まれて初めて野生のイルカを見ることができました！
本当に近くまで泳いできてくれて、手を伸ばせば届きそうでした！
しかも赤ちゃんがいたり、手をつないで泳いでいたり、じゃれあってお腹を上にしていたり、イルカの可愛い仕草をたくさん見ることができました！
朝早くて大変でしたが、本当に感動モノです。
自然が相手なので難しいかなと覚悟してたのですが、最高の機会に巡り会えて、イルカ先生、
スタッフの皆様ありがとうございました！！！
10/26参加 ジュリーさんの引率最高！

It was a very enjoyable tour!

The sandbar was a bit different from what I imagined, with the water coming up to my waist, but it was incredibly beautiful and moving. The staff suggested practicing snorkeling, so I practiced diving with goggles. I had never swum in the ocean before and wasn't confident, so I was glad I practiced.

I was worried about snorkeling since I couldn't touch the bottom, but they provided life jackets and fins, so it was fine! I was thrilled to see colorful fish and coral reefs.

The day I participated was cloudy and sunny, so when I got out of the water, it was surprisingly cold on the boat, and it actually rained a bit, making me shiver for real. The air conditioning on the bus was also strong, so those who are sensitive to the cold should be careful!

The hamburger for lunch was delicious too! The staff were very kind and lively, making it a fun and safe experience. I'm really glad I participated! I would love to go again on a sunny day.

とても楽しいツアーでした！

サンドバーは想像していたのとちょっと違って腰のあたりまで水がきていましたが、とっても綺麗で感動しました。シュノーケリングの練習をしとくといいよ、とスタッフの方が言ってたのでゴーグルをつけてもぐる練習をしました。海で泳いだことがなくて自信がなかったので、練習しておいてよかったです。

シュノーケリングをする時は足もつかないので心配でしたが、ライフジャケットもフィンも貸してもらえるので大丈夫でした！カラフルな魚やサンゴ礁が見れて感激でした。


参加した日は曇ったり晴れたりだったので、海から上がると船の上は意外と寒く、途中ザッと雨も降って冗談ではなく本当に震えました。。バスの中も冷房がきいているので、冷え性の方は要注意です！

ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです！
スタッフの皆さんもとっても優しくノリノリで、楽しく安心に過ごせました。参加して本当によかったです！また晴れた日に行ってみたいです。

Our tour guide Matt was remarkably knowledgeable of both the local marine life and also local folklore, history and geography.

He guided us to two spots where we were snorkeling an arms length from some of the most beautiful sea turtles I have ever seen. The best part was because our group was small and coming off of kayaks, we had the entire area to ourselves for the most part. It was truly a breath taking experience.

Matt was engaging, funny, patient and willing to answer any and all questions we all had. I will definitely be doing this tour again, the next time I am in Maui. You will NOT be disappointed! Great value for money - an incredible experience!

Due to the unfortunate bad weather and temperature, we couldn't see the beautiful sandbar. There's nothing we can do about that. The staff's response was good, so I can recommend it. I was able to swim close to a large sea turtle while snorkeling.

あいにくの悪天候と気温のため、キレイなサンドバーは見れませんでした。
こればかりは、仕方がありません。
スタッフのかたの対応はよかったので、オススメはできます。
シュノーケルでは大きな海がめの近くで泳げました。

❤️たくさんのイルカがみれました！一緒に行った子供達も大興奮です
ガイドさん達もとても優しく、楽しい方達でした！╰(*´︶`*)╯♡
船の上でのフラダンスショーもあり、ステキな旅の1ページになりました

This tour was completely satisfying. The hotel pickup, guidance at the harbor, explanations on the boat, and guidance at the sandbar were all excellent, including the explanation about the filming locations of Jurassic World during our return! Everything was satisfying. The weather, with rain and sunshine, allowed us to see a beautiful rainbow clearly from start to finish!
The date of the visit was October 11, 2018.
I took photos of a newlywed couple, but since I don't have their address, I couldn't send them, so I'm uploading the photos here.
If you're seeing this, I hope it's helpful!

このツアーは全てが満足でした。ホテルのピックアップ、ハーバーでの誘導、船上での説明、サンドバーでの誘導などなど、帰港中にジュラシックワールドのロケ地だった説明！全てが満足でした。天候も雨が降ったり晴れたりしたお陰でスタートからエンドまではっきり見える綺麗な虹を見ることができました！
現地月日は2018年10月11日です。
新婚さんの写真を撮ってあげたのですが、アドレスもわからないので送ってあげる事が出来なかったのでここに写真をアップします。
見ておられたらご参考に❗️

Since it was a "budget trip," I participated in the afternoon plan and thoroughly enjoyed it.

The weather was nice, and I had fun sailing on the yacht. We even encountered a pod of dolphins in Kealakekua Bay. There was also plenty of time for snorkeling. On the way back, we had a bit of rain, but thanks to that, we were able to see a beautiful rainbow.

The staff only spoke English, but they were very friendly and went around offering drinks and cookies. I think it’s a sufficient tour unless you’re looking for meals or other extras.

「貧乏旅行」だったのでアフタヌーン・プランに参加しましたが、堪能しました。

天気が良かったこともありますが、ヨットでのセーリングを楽しみ、ケアラケクア湾ではイルカの群れにも遭遇。シュノーケリングの時間も十分にありました。帰りは一雨ありましたが、そのおかげで綺麗な虹まで見ることができました。

スタッフは英語のみでしたが、非常にフレンドリーで、飲み物やクッキーを配ってまわっていました。食事やその他のプラス・アルファを求めるのでなければ、十分なツアーだと思います。

If you're staying in the Kaanapali area, this tour is definitely great since it departs right from the beach in front of you. The meeting place is on the grass just off the beach, which can be a bit hard to find, but you'll see participants gathering when it's time. We were the only Japanese people there, but you can enjoy it without worrying about not understanding English. We encountered many dolphins and even swam with sea turtles while snorkeling. There weren't that many fish, though. Breakfast included cinnamon rolls and coffee, and lunch was delicious barbecue chicken, along with alcoholic drinks, which was satisfying. The disbanding point is also Kaanapali Beach, so you can head straight to the hotel pool to rinse off. I think this is the best sailing experience for a vacation in Kaanapali.

カアナパリ地区の滞在なら目の前のビーチから出発なので絶対このツアーがイイです。集合場所はビーチからすぐの芝生でちょっとわかりにくいですが、時間になると参加者が集まってくるのでわかると思います。日本人はうちらだけでしたが英語がわからなくても心配無く楽しめます。イルカにも沢山出会え、シュノーケルではウミガメとも泳げました。魚の数はそれ程多くはないです。朝食はシナモンロールにコーヒー、昼食はチキンのバーベキュー、アルコールも飲めて美味しくて満足でした。解散もカアナパリビーチなのでそのままホテルのプールに行けるので潮も洗い流せます。カアナパリでのバケーションには最高のセーリングだと思います。

I participated with a team of five from work. On this day, the tide was low, and there were some sandbars exposed, but the sandbar where the tour landed was underwater. Although we couldn't relax under the parasol, the water level was just below our knees, so our guide and everyone else joined in and enjoyed playing beach volleyball like kids again. The BBQ burger for lunch was delicious, and we had fun snorkeling and watching sea turtles, so overall it was great. I think it's a good tour!

By the way, the boats are divided for Japanese and foreign participants, but we intentionally chose the foreigner boat to enjoy a more local experience. There was also a Japanese guide on the same boat, so I think it made the experience even better!

職場のチーム5人で参加しました。
この日は潮が引いていてサンドバーが出ているところもありましたが、ツアーが上陸するサンドバーは水の中(^^ゞ
パラソルの下でのんびりとはいかなかったけど、ひざ下の水位だったのでガイドさんや参加の皆さんで童心にかえってビーチバレーを楽しみました。
ランチのＢＢＱバーガーは美味しかったし、シュノーケルもウミガメウォッチングも楽しめてトータルは〇。良いツアーだと思います！

ちなみに船は日本人用と外国人用に分かれていますが、私達は敢えて外国人用の船に乗って、より現地感を楽しみました。日本人ガイドの方も同じ船にいるので、その方が楽しめると思います(^^)

We participated as a couple.
While I thought we would see wild dolphins right away, they are wild dolphins after all!
It wasn't that easy (laughs).
We didn't see any on the first or second attempts, but on the third try, we finally saw them!
By the third time, I was able to put on my mask and fins quickly, and I jumped in without hesitation, thanks to the perfect training from the sports club☆
We also got really close to a sea turtle, and time flew by as we challenged ourselves with SPU.
The photographer was quite lively from early in the morning, but he took a lot of great photos!
I would like to participate again. Thank you!

夫婦で参加しました。
野生のイルカとは思いながらも、すぐに会えると思っていました。
ですが、相手は野生のイルカ先生！
そう簡単ではありませんでした（笑）
1回目、2回目は会えず、3度目の正直で会えました！
3度目は、マスクもフィンもすぐに付けれて、飛込みも躊躇なくでき、体育会系の教えで完璧でした☆
ウミガメにもとっても近くで会えて、SPUにも挑戦できあっという間に時間が過ぎました。
カメラマンの方は、朝早くからかなり賑やかでしたが、たくさん良い写真を撮ってくれました！
また参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました！

This was my very first experience using Veltra, so I was a bit worried. However, I felt reassured knowing that several major Japanese travel agencies were shareholders.

I enjoyed playing volleyball on the sandbar and the light snacks/BBQ lunch were quite delicious.

　全く最初のベルトラさんの利用でしたので少し心配でした。日本の大手旅行代理店の数社が株主でしたので安心でした。
　
　サンドバー（砂洲）でバレーボールをしたり、軽食／BBQランチも結構美味しく食べられました。

I was the only participant who joined the tour alone, but Minako and the crew warmly welcomed me, allowing me to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. On the day I participated, I was lucky to see many dolphins, especially baby dolphins swimming alongside, as well as sea turtles and fish. I was very satisfied; it was a moment that enhanced the charm of Hawaii even more. Thank you very much. I would love to join again, whether alone or with others.

ツアーの参加者の中で、唯一1人での参加でしたが、アテンドしてくださったみなこさんやクルーのみなさんが温かく迎えて下さり、安心して楽しめました。
参加した日は、ラッキーなことに、たくさんのイルカたち、特に子供のイルカも一緒に泳いでいるところや、海ガメや魚たちもバッチリ見えて、とても満足しています。ハワイの魅力が更に増した瞬間でした。ありがとうごさいました。また、次回も1人でも何人でも参加したいです。

The staff all seemed to get along well, and the atmosphere of the tour was very nice. It was a bit cloudy, which was disappointing, but I still had a great time. It got really cold along the way, and I lost the motivation to go into the sea, so I recommend going during a warmer time of year.

スタッフの皆さんが仲よさそうで、ツアーの雰囲気はとても良かったです。
少々曇りぎみだったのが残念でしたが、それでも楽しい時間を過ごせました。途中ですごく寒くなってしまい、海に入る気にならなくなってしまったので、海が暖かい時期に行くのをおすすめします。

Our two families (4 adults and 3 kids under 10) would definitely recommend Captain Bobs sandbar cruise and it was a highlight of our holiday.
The team looked after us the entire time, from pick up to drop off. The entertainment, the scenic journey, the sandbar, volleyball, the turtles, the snorkelling, the bbq - gosh it was all amazing.
Thanks crew for the great time we had!
Mahalo!!!

I never thought I would be able to see not only the sandbar but also sea turtles up so close! There were a few clouds on the day, but the sun came out quickly, and I was able to take some really beautiful photos! I also got my long-awaited two-shot with a sea turtle!

サンドバーだけでなくウミガメまであんな近くで見られると思いませんでした！当日は少し雲が多かったですがすぐに日差しもさしてとても綺麗な写真もとれました！念願のウミガメとの2ショットもとれました！

There seemed to be nearly 80 heads, and I was able to see a lot during the two opportunities. All the staff were very kind, and I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind!

80頭近くが居たようで
2度のチャンスでたくさん見れました
スタッフ皆さん優しい人ばかり
安心して楽しめました！

The team where good and provided for a fun filled evening. The rays are beautiful and we got a few spin moves and seen about 6 animals. I highly recommend the experience and the ocean is lovely and warm. The only downside my wife had never snorkel before and required some extra guidance and assistance that wasn’t given so I did my best to help. Better instructions would have helped.

The weather was nice, and I was very satisfied to see sea turtles! I would like to participate again! However, the snacks were really light, so I wished there was a bit more volume.

天候も良く、ウミガメも見ることができとても満足でした！また参加したいと思います！でも、軽食は本当に軽食だったのでもう少しボリュームが欲しかったと思います。

It wasn't a sunny day, and the water level was a bit high, but the staff were cheerful and very kind, which made it enjoyable. I was able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling! Meeting a sea turtle also made for a great memory.

この日は快晴ではなく、水位も少し高かったのですが、スタッフの方が明るくてとても優しくて、楽しかったです。シュノーケリングで魚もたくさんみれました！ウミガメにも会えて良い思い出になりました。

It may depend on the season, but on the day we participated, the water was very cold and there was a bit of wind, so we couldn't go snorkeling. Even while playing at the sandbar, it was just too cold (laughs), and we quickly got back on the boat. Still, the magnificent view of Hawaii from the sandbar was really wonderful. As for lunch, don't have too high expectations (laughs).

時期にもよるのでしょうが、私たちが参加した日は水がとても冷たく、風も少しあったためシュノーケルはできませんでした。
サンドバーで遊んでいてもとにかく寒くて(笑)すぐにボートにあがってきました。
それでもサンドバーから眺める壮大なハワイの景色はとても素敵でした。
ランチはあまりご期待なさらぬように。(笑)