All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The reservation indicated a duration of 10 minutes, but the overall time was about 30 minutes. The time to touch the dolphin was 10 minutes, which was sufficient for a three-year-old.

The process involved receiving explanations with other reservation groups, using a stuffed dolphin to demonstrate how to interact with the dolphins and what to be cautious about, which sparked the children's interest in a fun way. After that, two family groups began interacting with the dolphins, gently touching their backs and feeding them fish. While taking photos, we were also able to see the dolphins jump at times.

Although my child was scared, they were able to pet the dolphin, and it seems to have left a memorable experience for them.

Since taking photos with your own camera is not allowed (smartphones are also prohibited), you will need to purchase photos, which are not cheap. They are about the same price as photos bought at an amusement park, or slightly higher. The cost varies depending on whether you buy all the image data or select a certain number of photos.

If you want to keep photo costs down, it might be a good idea to ask a family member who is not participating to take pictures from outside the area. I ended up purchasing about three photo files because there was no one to take pictures for me. It became a wonderful memory.

予約内容は10分との表記でしたが、全体時間は30分くらいの時間だったと思います。イルカを触る時間が10分なのですが、三歳児くらいであればその程度で十分でした。

流れは、他の予約グループと説明を受け、
イルカのさわり方や注意することをイルカの
ぬいぐるみを使いながら、楽しく子どもの興味を沸かせていました。
その後、家族のグループ2つでそれぞれイルカと触れ合い開始。背中を優しく触ったり、魚をあげたり。写真を撮っていただきながら、時にはイルカのジャンプも見ることができました。

子どもは恐がりながらも撫でることができ、頑張った思い出として残っているようです。

自分のカメラで撮影をすることはNGなため（スマホもダメ）写真を買うことになりますが、安くはありません。アミューズメントパークで買う写真と同じくらいか、少し上くらい。
画像データまたは写真を全てか、選択した枚数で金額が変わります。

写真代を抑えたいのであれば、例えば他の参加しない家族に撮影をお願いするなどして、外のエリアから撮ってもらうのも手だと思います。
私は、撮ってくれる人が居なかったため写真データを3枚ほど購入しました。
良い思い出となりました。

The bus was fully booked for departure. It’s quite popular, after all.

At first, it was difficult to find the sea turtles, but thanks to the guide's advice, I was able to see quite a few once I got the hang of it.

As for the main sandbar, it didn’t appear at all because it was out of sync with the low tide. (Even in shallow areas, the water level was about waist-high.)

Since it’s nature, there’s nothing that can be done about it, but I was a bit disappointed because I had imagined something like the pictures.

バスは満席での出発でした。やはり人気ですね。
ウミガメは最初は探すのが難しかったですが、ガイドさんのアドバイスもあり、慣れれば結構たくさん見ることができました。
メインのサンドバーですが、干潮の時間とズレていたのでサンドバーは全く出現しませんでした。（浅いところでも水位は腰の高さほどありました）
自然のことなので仕方ないですが、イメージ写真のようなものを想像していたので、少しがっかりした面もあります。

This was a great price and filled with fun and adventure! The Captain and his mate were very professional. The crew also had a great eye for the animals in the water whether it was turtles or the extra bonus of the pod of dolphins that the young mate spotted, Our captain even ventured to the pod of dolphins for an add bonus! It was a great boat ride with a great crew. and we seen 12 different turtles he know the spot.

Great crew, got us to the spot off the airport, lots of other boats there, lights on and after a while Manta Rays showed up. The cool part was when a 10-12 foot wide one did 3 manta rolls right in our faces. It was too much to hope for but it happened.

I participated in the tour starting at 12:00. The snorkeling lasted about an hour. There were four sea turtles swimming, and I was able to see them up close when they surfaced for air. However, it was disappointing to see someone of Asian descent touching the sea turtles at that time. After that, we cruised for about an hour before returning.

12時からのツアーに参加しました。
シュノーケリングは大体1時間程度で行われました。ウミガメが4匹泳いでおり、息継ぎで浮上した際には間近で見る事が出来ました。ただ、その時にアジア系の人がウミガメに触れており、残念でした。そのあと1時間程度クルージングをして戻る流れです。

I wanted to swim with wild dolphins, so I participated. On the day of the event, there was a bit of a typhoon influence, and the sea was murky, but I got to see many dolphins and a mother turtle with her baby, which was incredibly fun! The staff were also enjoyable and kind! Thank you very much!

野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいと思い、参加しました。
当日は少し台風の影響もあり、海が濁っていましたが、沢山のイルカと亀の親子にも会えて最高に楽しいかったです！
スタッフの皆さんも楽しくて、親切でした！
ありがとうございました！

The sunset from the boat was beautiful, and the feeling of speed on the boat was enjoyable. I also got to see a manta ray, so I have no complaints. If I had to say something, I should have been better prepared for seasickness and the cold. I reflect on that.

ボートからの夕日が綺麗だし、ボートのスピード感も楽しかった。マンタも見れたし、文句なしでした。
あえて言うなら、船酔いと寒さ対策をもうちょっとちゃんとするべきだった。反省。

After boarding, we quickly found dolphins and were able to swim with them. The dolphins swam around us several times without fear of humans, which was amazing. I was very satisfied to capture videos with an underwater camera.

After enjoying the dolphins, we went to another spot for snorkeling. The water there was murky, and we couldn't see many fish. There were a few fish around the coral, but they were few in number.

In addition to snorkeling, we could also play with inflatables, paddles, and kayaks, but for us, who were mainly focused on the dolphins, these were unnecessary. In fact, I wished we could have spent more time with the dolphins we found.

In conclusion, I thought that since Dolphin University is so active, perhaps activities other than dolphins are unnecessary. However, I was satisfied as we achieved our goal!

乗船後、イルカを探してすぐに見つかり、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができました。イルカも人間を恐れて逃げるということ無く、私たちの周りを何度も泳いでました。水中カメラで動画も撮れてとても満足です。
イルカを堪能した後に別のポイントへ行きシュノーケルをしました。そちらは海水が濁っておりあまり魚もよく見えませんでした。珊瑚の周りにいくらか魚がいましたが少数でした。
シュノーケル以外にも、浮き輪やパドル、カヤックなどでも遊べましたが、イルカがメインの私たちには不要でした。むしろ、せっかく見つけたイルカともっと一緒にいられる時間が欲しかったです。
結論として、イルカ大学というアクティブなので、イルカ以外は不要なのでは？と思いましたが、目的は果たせたので満足です！

It takes about 30 minutes by boat from the port to Manta Point while enjoying the sunset. We lowered LED surfboards around the point to attract plankton and the manta rays that feed on them... and they appeared! After confirming their presence, we entered the water and snorkeled around the surfboards to observe the mantas. They also lent us noodles (floating poles), and we spent about 45 minutes in the water. It was an exhilarating experience to see two mantas rolling right in front of us! On the way back to the port after snorkeling, it can be chilly with just a swimsuit due to the wind. It was a good decision to rent a wetsuit, even though there was an additional fee.

港からマンタポイントまで30分ほど、夕陽を見ながら船で移動します。
ポイント周辺でLED付きのサーフボードをおろして、プランクトンと、これを食むマンタを呼ぶことしばし...。現れてくれました！
姿を確認してから海へ入り、サーフボードの周りでシュノーケリングしながらマンタ見学。ヌードル(浮きポール)も貸していただいて、45分くらい海に入っていました。
2 枚のマンタがローリングを繰り返すのを目の前で見ることができ、大興奮の体験でした！
シュノーケル後に港に戻るときは風も受けるので水着だけでは寒いと思います。追加料金が必要ですが、ウェットスーツを借りて正解でした。

It was supposed to be a guided tour with a Japanese guide, but the bus guide only spoke Japanese for jokes and didn't inform us about when to get off or the order of disembarking, so I almost missed my stop. The boat staff were good, but unfortunately, the weather was bad and it was cold on the ground. It might be better to check the tide times before booking.

日本人ガイド付きとなっていましたが、バスのバスのガイドさんは冗談だけ日本語で帰りは途中で下車し、降りる順番とかも教えてくれなかったので危うく乗り過ごすところでした。船のスタッフさんは良かったですがあいにくの天気で地上は寒かったです。潮の時間を調べて申し込んだ方が良いかもです。

This is my second time using this service.
Since it was low tide, I was able to see the fish clearly and even encountered a sea turtle, which was lucky.
Thank you, Chieko and Dan!
I will participate again! o(^▽^)o

2度目の利用です
干潮だったので、お魚もハッキリ見れて、海ガメにも遭遇出来て、幸運でした。
チエコさん、ダンさん
ありがとうございました！
また参加させていただきますo(^▽^)o

Great trip got to see lots of turtles. The lunch was good and the staff (Mike, Jenner, Ken) were excellent- thank you.

It seems everyone was able to see it, but I couldn't. What a pity!

皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念！
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念！
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念！
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念！
皆見れたようでしたが私はダメでした。残念！

The early morning pickup at 6 AM was a bit tough, but thanks to our guide J's fun stories, I didn't fall asleep in the car, and we arrived at the port in no time.

Since it was the end of September, I was worried about the water temperature, but I was able to rent a wetsuit for $10. The instructions on how to use the snorkeling gear were thorough and easy to understand.

This was my third time on a dolphin swimming tour in Hawaii. Right after we set sail, we encountered about 200 dolphins, and it was over in a flash. The staff also swam with us, which made me feel safe. They also loudly informed us of the direction the dolphin pod was coming from, so we didn't miss anything. Since there were no other boats around, I guess the captain's years of experience helped him find this spot. It seemed that the afternoon tours that day and the next day didn't encounter any dolphins, so we were very lucky.

The snorkeling spot afterward was a place where there were turtles, and I saw more fish than I expected. The staff took a lot of pictures and made an effort to show us marine life, which made it enjoyable. This time, we quickly encountered the dolphins, so we had quite a bit of snorkeling time. It would have been even better if we could have seen more dolphins or had a longer sailing time on the catamaran.

On this dolphin tour, we learned not only about dolphins but also about hula and Hawaiian prayers, making it a very enriching experience.

早朝6時にピックアップで少し辛かったですが、ガイドのJちゃんの楽しいお話で車内で寝てしまう事もなく、あっと言う間に港に着きました。

9月末だったので水温が低いか心配でしたが、$10でウエットスーツを貸し出してもらえました。シュノーケルや等の道具の使い方も丁寧に説明があって分かり易かったです。

ハワイでのイルカと泳ぐツアーは今回が3回目。
今回は出航してすぐに200頭ぐらいのイルカ達会え、あっという間でした。
スタッフさん達も一緒に泳いでくれるので安心です。又、イルカの群れが来ている方向も大きな声で教えてくれるので見逃す事も無かったです。
他のボートが周りにいなかったので、船長さんの長年の経験でこのスポットが分かったのでしょうか。
この日の午後便や次の日の便はイルカ達に会えなかった様で、私達はとても幸運だった様です。
その後のシュノーケルスポットは亀もいる場所で思ったよりも魚が見れました。スタッフの人が沢山写真を撮ってくれたり、海の生き物を見せてくれたり楽しめる様に工夫してくれていました。今回はイルカ達に直ぐに会えたのでシュノーケル時間がかなりありました。もう少しイルカを見たりカタマランでのセーリング時間が長かったらもっと良かったです。

今回のイルカ中学ツアーではイルカの事だけでなくフラやハワイ語でのお祈りなど色々と学べ盛り沢山でした。

The staff was kind and attentive. I got a bit seasick, but I was able to see sea turtles, and it was a lot of fun! 😊

親切、丁寧に対応して頂きました。
波酔いしてしまいましたが、ウミガメも見ることができてとても楽しかったです(^^)

I participated with my sister. I was confident in my physical stamina, so I thought I would be fine, but it was quite tough. Depending on the wave conditions, I think there's a high chance of getting seasick (I took seasickness medication). However, I was able to see several dolphins, which was an incredibly valuable experience! The staff were all cheerful and fun, truly wonderful people. Thank you very much!

妹と参加しました｡
体力には自信があったので大丈夫だろうと思ってましたが､かなりきつかったです｡
波の状況にもよるのですが､かなりの確率で船酔いすると思います｡(船酔いの薬は飲んでました)
でも､何匹もイルカに会うことができてすごく貴重な経験になりました!
スタッフのみなさんも明るく楽しく､本当に良い方ばかりでした｡
ありがとうございました!

I went to a different location than the one which was thought.
I expected the manta was not seen only a little,but I think that nature is unavoidable because the opponent.
The staff are very friendly and made an effort.

We participated with two families. We were able to interact with dolphins, and the children were very happy. It was a valuable experience. They also take photos, so it's fine for everyone to join. Since towels are not provided, bringing your own is essential.

二家族で参加しました。イルカと触れ合うことが出来、子どもたちも大喜び。貴重な体験となりました。写真も撮ってくださるので、皆で参加しても問題ありません。タオルは無い為、持参必須です。

We participated in the tour starting at 2:00 PM. The morning tour is about $50 more expensive and includes breakfast and lunch, and if you want transportation included, it’s an additional $20. Since we went by rental car, it cost us about $100 each. I’ve been on lunch-inclusive tours a few times, but I don’t have a great impression of meals prepared on the boat! I think the morning tours attract more customers due to the wave height, but the snorkeling spots are calm, so it’s reassuring. This tour definitely requires English proficiency; if you're not confident, having a Japanese guide is a safer option. Everything on the boat is in English, including explanations and safety instructions, so you need to pay attention to avoid danger! We didn’t see any dolphins, but there were plenty of fish!

午後便で、14：00時からのツアーに参加、午前中のツアーは朝食とランチが付いて50ドル程高くなり、送迎付きだと 更に20ドル程高くなります、私達は、レンタカーで行ったので、一人100ドル程、ランチ付きのツアーは何回か行きましたが、所詮 舟の中で作る食事、あまり良いイメージがありませんので！午前にお客が偏るのは、やはり 波に高さだと思いますが、シュノーケルをするスポットは、波が無いので安心できます、このツアーは英語力は絶対必要で、自信の無い方は、日本語ガイド付きが安心です、船内は全て英語、説明 注意などなど、ちゃんと聞かないと、危険なので！イルカはみれませんでしたが、魚はたくさんいましたよ〜

I came to the Big Island of Hawaii for the first time with three beautiful single women from Japan. Since all of us, including myself, love the ocean, we were determined to go snorkeling while in Hawaii. Because this was a quick trip, I wanted to enjoy the ocean efficiently without renting a car, so I looked for snorkeling tours and found this tour to swim with wild dolphins.

On the day of the tour, the weather was great, and we had a guide who was well-versed in the ocean and dolphin ecology. We had a wonderful time swimming with many dolphins. On our way out to sea, we encountered a very rare pilot whale, which was an exciting memory for all of us.

I definitely want to repeat this experience when I go back to the Big Island!

日本から独身の美女3人を引き連れて、初めてハワイ島に遊びに来ました。自分を含めて全員海が大好きなので、ハワイ島に来たら絶対にスノーケルをしようと思っていました。今回は弾丸旅行だったこともあり、レンタカーを借りずに効率的に海遊びをしたいと考え、ベルトラさんのスノーケリングツアーを探して、目に留まったのがこの野生のイルカと泳ぐツアーでした。

当日はお天気も良く、海やイルカの生態を知り尽くしているガイドさんにアテンドしていただき、本当にたくさんのイルカとともに楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。船で沖まで出る途中に、すごくレアなゴンドウクジラに遭遇して、みんなで興奮したのも良い思い出になりました。

またハワイ島に行ったら絶対にリピートしたいと思います！

Unfortunately, when I went, it was high tide, so I couldn't see the sandbar and the water level was up to my waist, but it was still incredibly beautiful and moving! When I went snorkeling around the coral reef, we were lucky enough to have a sea turtle come close to us, and we were able to swim together very closely! The staff were also great at creating a fun atmosphere, and on the way back, they played the ukulele and sang for us, making it a truly wonderful memory! I want to go again!

残念ながら私が行った時は満潮でサンドバー見れず腰くらいまで水位がありましたが、それでもとってもきれいで感動しました！
サンゴ礁の周りをシュノーケリングした時も、運良く私達の近くにウミガメが来てくれてとっても近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました！スタッフさん達も盛り上げ上手で帰りは船でウクレレ弾きながら歌ってくれたり、最高に素敵な思い出になりましたっ！また行きたいです！

I had a great time with a small group. The explanation on how to use the snorkel was thorough, and I didn't encounter any difficulties along the way. I was also satisfied to see turtles up close.

少人数で非常に楽しめました。シュノーケルの使い方の説明も丁寧で途中で困ることもありませんでした。
近くでカメを見ることもでき満足です。

I was thrilled by the number of dolphins that exceeded my expectations.

The day we participated was incredibly lucky; since it was just my husband and me, we had a private tour and were able to set sail early. Within about five minutes of departure, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and we hardly moved the boat at all. We were able to stay in the water and watch the dolphins for a long time.

I was impressed by Daisuke and Kevin, who were in charge that day. Their overflowing love for the dolphins and their professionalism in entertaining the guests were truly remarkable.

There are many dolphin tours available, but I absolutely recommend the Aloha Kona Tour.

予想を上回るイルカの数に大興奮しました。

私たちが参加した日は、とてもラッキーな日で、主人と2人で貸切だったこともあり、早く出航することができたので、出航して5分ほどでイルカの群れに遭遇し、ボートで移動することはほとんどなく、ずっと海に入ってイルカを見ることができました。
この日担当して下さったダイスケさん、ケビンさん、2人のイルカへの溢れる愛情と参加したお客さまを楽しませることへのプロ意識の高さに感動しました。

イルカツアーはたくさんありますが、アロハコナツアーが絶対おすすめです。

In the early morning, we headed to the port for pickup. The staff talked continuously on the bus, providing various announcements along the way.

At the port, we took care of our restroom needs, but there were few toilets, resulting in a long line for women. However, there are restrooms on the boat, so no worries there.

As soon as we boarded, we sang something like a Hawaiian song and offered plumeria to the sea. We were able to see quite a few dolphins close to the port, and we could even hear their voices, which was very satisfying.

I was also pleased to see many large turtles.

After coming back from the sea, snacks were provided, but it seemed a bit different from what was described. On the way back, many people were tired and sleeping, but we were woken up for a dance that was labeled as hula... it was just regular dancing, not hula at all. I was also surprised that due to a stove malfunction, a chain restaurant's burgers were served. I was like, "Huh? This?"

While I was very satisfied with the many encounters with turtles and dolphins, the rest was a bit lacking, so I rated it as average.

早朝にピックアップで港まで向かいます。
バスの中からスタッフがずーっと喋っています。
途中注意などもあります。

港でお手洗いを済ませますが、トイレが少ないので女性は長蛇の列です。
船の中にもあるのでご安心を。

ハワイ語の歌みたいなものを乗船してすぐに歌い、プルメリアを海にささげます。
イルカは港から近いところにいて、かなりの数を見ることができました。
話し声も聞こえたり大満足。

亀も大型のものが沢山観られて満足でした。

海から上がったらスナックが提供されますが、
ちょっと書いてあるものと違うような・・・。
帰りに結構が数の人が疲れて寝ていますが、途中起こされてフラと書かれていたダンスが・・・
普通に踊りです。フラではないですねぇ。
あとコンロの故障でチェーン店のバーガーが提供されたのには驚きました。
え？これ？という感じで・・・。

亀とイルカに沢山出会えたのは大満足ですが、
そのほかはちょっと・・・ということで平均的な感じにいたしました。

This was my fifth time on Oahu. I had previously avoided the typical Japanese-oriented optional tours because I dislike being forced to do things (laughs). However, I wanted to see dolphins in their natural habitat, so I decided to sign up.

The pickup was early in the morning, around 5 AM. I thought there were surprisingly few pickup locations, but I believe adding more stops would only waste time.

I was greeted by energetic staff and we headed to West Oahu, taking about an hour to reach the port of Nanakuli, which is the hometown of former sumo wrestler Konishiki. During the bus ride, the staff kept the energy up with lively conversation, and they also explained some important points along the way.

Once we arrived, we boarded the boat and headed to the dolphin viewing point, which was surprisingly close to the port. Before we got there, we chanted the Hawaiian song "E HO MAI" while offering plumeria flowers to the sea. The lyrics were provided, so it was no problem.

After that, we entered the water at the dolphin point, and it wasn't long before the dolphins appeared. The staff mentioned that it was rare to see so many dolphins swimming beneath us, jumping nearby, and communicating with their squeaks. We were able to see them multiple times!

After the dolphins, we moved to Makaha to observe the honu (sea turtles). That day, we were lucky enough to see seven large honu! After getting back on the boat, we headed home, and finally, snacks and drinks were provided. It’s better to eat breakfast before going, as the drinks offered were just bottled water and small juices, so if you need to stay hydrated, you might want to bring your own.

There was supposed to be hula as mentioned in the itinerary, but it was just a regular dance (laughs). I felt a bit surprised to be woken up for that while many people were tired and sleeping.

Normally, they serve burgers grilled on the boat, but due to a grill malfunction, we were given burgers from a well-known chain on the bus ride back. Honestly, I was a bit taken aback (laughs).

I was very satisfied with the number of dolphins and honu we saw, but I still dislike tours that force everyone to enjoy together, and even though there were unavoidable reasons for the food situation, it felt a bit lacking, so I rated it four stars. There were no issues with communication, as Japanese was spoken fluently.

Additionally, we received an eco bag for participating. It was quite useful in Hawaii, where you have to buy shopping bags, but I thought it was inconvenient that you have to go to the Dolphin University office in Waikiki to pick it up after the tour.

５回目のオアフ島。
今まで避けていたガッチリ日本人向けのオプショナルツアー。
理由は強制的に何かをさせられるから（笑）
苦手なんです。そういうのが。
でも自然のイルカを見てみたい。と思い立ち申し込みました。

ピックアップは早朝。５時台。
ピックアップ場所は案外少ないなと思いましたが、停車場を増やせば無駄に時間がかかるだけなので良いと思います。

元気なスタッフの方に出迎えられ、一時間程かけて西オアフ。
小錦の出身地ナナクリの港へ移動します。
バスの中では到着まで元気トーク。途中で注意事項の説明も行われます。

到着後船に乗り込みポイントまで行きますが、案外港から近いです。
到着前にハワイ語のオリ『E HO MAI』を唱えながらプルメリアの花を海に供えます。
歌詞は配られるので大丈夫です。

その後、イルカのポイントで海に入り、そんなにしないうちにイルカが登場。
スタッフの方も珍しいという程の沢山のイルカが私たちが浮いている下を泳いだり、近くで跳ねたり、ピーピーと会話をしています。
何度も見ることができました！

イルカの後はマカハ沖に移動してホヌ観察。
大型のホヌがその日は７頭も！これもラッキーだったみたいです。
船から上がったら帰路へ。その間にやっとバーとスナックとジュースが提供されますので、朝ごはんは食べて行くのがベターです。
ちなみに提供されるドリンクはペットボトルのお水と小さなジュースだけなので、水分を沢山取られる方が持参が必要かも。
途中、旅程表で書かれていたフラがありましたが・・・
普通にダンスです（笑）
疲れて寝ている人が多い中で起こされてこれ？という感じを受けました。

通常は船上で焼いたバーガーが提供されるようですが今回はコンロの故障のため、帰りのバスの中で某有名チェーンバーガーが提供されました。
正直、え？と思いました・・・（笑）

イルカとホヌは沢山観れたので大変満足ですが、
日本人向けのみんなで楽しみましょう！を強制するツアーがやはり苦手なのと
食の部分がやむ負えない理由があったにせよちょっと貧弱だったので違和感を感じ、星４つにしました。
日本語がバリバリ使えるので困ることはありません。

あと、参加したら頂けるエコバック。
買い物袋を購入しなくてはいけないハワイでは結構活用して便利でしたが、
ツアー参加後にワイキキのイルカ大学事務所へ行かないと頂けないのが不便だと思いました。

This was a great adventure. My wife and I had a wonderful time.

The day started with a bus picking us up from Waikiki to get to Kaneohe Bay. It was short 25 min drive to get there. Once we got off the bus, we headed over to the boat area to join the crew. A tour guide (both Eng and Jpn) was present to walk us through the process the whole time. She walked us through some safety cautions and basic procedures, and the whole crew was very pleasant to be around the whole time.

The boat ride was a few minutes to get to the sandbar. That day, the water was up to our waist. Very refreshing experience to be out in the ocean and have sand to walk on. My wife practiced snorkeling while I walked around, explored, and took pictures. It was a gorgeous sight. Some of the other guests played volleyball in the sand/water, which looked like a lot of fun too.

Soon after, we went back onto the boat and were treated to good ol' barbecue lunch. Cheeseburger, beans, and pineapple. Nothing crazy, but it was nice and filling after an hour of excursion out in the sandbar. We then started traveling to the private reef. During the transit, we were able to witness few turtles and manta rays that swung by to say hi to our boat!

Once we got to the reef, we got basic snorkeling gears and were given about an hour to explore the reef. A little scary at first, but after getting in the ocean, it was a blast. The fishes are not afraid and they come very close to the swimmers. We were lucky enough to catch a turtle while we were swimming too. It was such a beautiful and refreshing experience.

All in all, I definitely recommend the experience to anyone that's visiting Hawaii. For first-timers, it's definitely a beginner friendly experience and you really get a variety of joyous adventures.

Swimming with dolphins has always been a dream of ours, and we participated as a couple! Even on the bus heading to the ocean, our guide Minako shared fun stories, which helped us shake off the early morning sleepiness and get excited for the dolphin tour (^ ^).

Once we arrived at the ocean, it was time to board the boat! There was a restroom break after getting off the bus, so we could board the boat with peace of mind.

The crew on the boat was all local, truly Hawaiian ♡ They were cheerful and fun people ♩.

We received a briefing on snorkeling equipment and set sail while searching for dolphins!

When we spotted a pod of dolphins, everyone jumped into the water! During our first entry, we got to meet the dolphins!

To ensure everyone could see the dolphins up close, during the second entry, those who hadn’t seen them swam near the guide, and everyone was able to see the dolphins safely!

The boat ride to the site was smooth in the early morning with no waves, but on the way back, the waves picked up, and we got soaked, haha.

Also, the boat rocked quite a bit, and several people felt nauseous.

Motion sickness medication is a must.

The water is incredibly beautiful, far beyond what you can compare to in Waikiki, and it’s truly healing. The guides were all wonderful people, making this the best tour where we could genuinely enjoy ourselves.

イルカと泳ぐことがずっと夢だった夫婦2人で参加しました！
海に向かうバスの中もガイドのミナコさんが楽しいお話をしてくれて、早朝で眠かったけど、テンションあげてイルカツアーに望めました(^ ^)


海について、いよいよ乗船！
バスを降りてからトイレ休憩もあるので、安心して船に乗れました！

船のクルーは、地元の方ばかりで、まさにハワイアン♡陽気で楽しい方ばかりでした♩


船でシュノーケル道具の説明を受け、
イルカを探しながら航海！



イルカの群れを見つけたら、みんなで海へ！
1回目の入水で、イルカに会えました！


全員がイルカを近くで見れるように
2回目の入水の時、見れなかった人は
ガイドの近くで泳ぎ、無事全員イルカを見ることができました！



行きの船は、早朝で波もないためあまり酔いませんが、帰りは、波も高くなり、びしょびしょになります笑


また、船も大きく揺れるため、何人も気持ち悪くなってました。


酔い止めは必須です。



ワイキキの海とは比べ物にならないくらい綺麗で、癒されます。
ガイドの方もみんなが良い方々で、純粋に楽しめる最高のツアーです。

Unfortunately, I didn't check the low tide times, so I couldn't experience the beach. Next time, I want to make sure to do my research before going.
The BBQ lunch meat we had on the boat was very delicious!! I would love to eat it again!
The staff were very kind and it was great.

残念ながら、干潮時間を調べて行かなかったので砂浜を体験することができませんでした。次回はしっかり調べて行きたいと思います。
船上で食べたBBQランチのお肉がとても美味しかったです！！また食べたいと思いました！
スタッフの方はとても親切で良かったです。

I had made a reservation for an early morning tour, confirming that the tide would be low at that time. However, due to some trouble, I couldn't participate in the early tour. Thanks to the quick thinking of VELTRA, I was able to join a later morning tour. Although I couldn't walk on the sandbar, I was satisfied to encounter sea turtles.

午前中の早い時間であれば潮が引いていると確認してその時間に合わせて予約を入れていたのですがトラブルがあり早い時間のツアーに参加できませんでした。ベルトラさんの機転で午前の遅い時間のツアーに参加することが出来ました。サンドバーを歩くことはできませんでしたがウミガメと遭遇でき満足です。

Seven years ago, I wanted to participate in the Dolphin University, but I gave up on joining the tour because I thought there was no guarantee of seeing them in the wild. However, I’m glad I took the plunge and signed up this time.

Saki-chan, Nana-chan, and all the staff worked very hard to ensure that everyone could encounter dolphins. Thank you very much. Thanks to them, I was able to see both dolphins and turtles. The dolphins were adorable, and I had a long time with the turtles, which was very healing.

The staff's constant energy also lifted my spirits and made it fun. Thank you so much. It became a wonderful memory.

7年前にイルカ大学に参加したいと思ったけど、相手は自然なので見れる保証が無いと思いツアー参加は諦めていました。
しかし、この度思い切って申し込みして良かったです。
参加した全員がイルカと遭遇出来る様に、さきちゃん、ななちゃん、スタッフの皆様はとても一生懸命でした。ありがとうございました。
お陰様でイルカも亀も見れました。
イルカも可愛かったし、亀との時間は長くとれてとても癒されました。
スタッフの皆様がずっと元気なのが、こちらもテンションがあがって楽しかったです。
本当にありがとうございました。
記念になりました。