All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I have always wanted to swim with dolphins. On the day of the experience, we were blessed with good weather and were able to see many dolphins! Additionally, there were baby dolphins due to the season. After dolphin watching, we also got to see sea turtles, and it was fun to dance the hula together at the end. It was truly a precious experience (＾_＾).

Also, for those who have underwater cameras like a GoPro, you can take them snorkeling. I regret not bringing mine because I wasn't sure if I could use it while swimming with the dolphins...

イルカと一緒に泳いでみたいとずっと思っていました。当日、天気にも恵まれ、たくさんのイルカを見ることができました！また、時期的に子イルカもいました。イルカウォッチングのあとはウミガメを見ることもでき、最後にみんなでフラダンスを踊ったのも楽しかったです。本当に貴重な体験ができました（＾_＾）
あと、goproなど水中カメラを持ってる人は、もってシュノーケリングできます。私はイルカのとき持って入っていいか分からず、持って行かなかったことが唯一の心残りです…

I participated in a plan that included light snacks. I thought it might be a bit short, but the timing was just right for us! For snorkeling, I think going to the very front would have provided a better view. We were able to see sea turtles and manta rays, and it was great to take photos at the sandbar!

軽食付きのプランに参加しました。
短いかなーと思ったけど、私たちにはちょうどいい時間設定でした！シュノーケリングは、一番前方にいく方がきっときれいに見れただろうなー。ウミガメとマンタもみれたし、サンドバーで写真もとれてよかったです！

Hi,

We are from Sydney Australia here! Just want to say how awesome was the view and also the crew. Our experience was very fantastic. View was amazing, lovely crew and lovely lunch as well. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family. Till next time!

Cheers,

Marshel

Really enjoyed the cruise and snorkel with the Mana Kai crew. Zach was awesome and very accommodating. He made sure we saw TONS of turtles, and that we felt comfortable and safe doing it.

I enjoyed how the cruise allowed us to bring our own food and drink, too :) We got to chill on the boat, in perfect vacation-relaxation-style, plus we got some input over how long we snorkeled vs. how long we sailed in the open ocean.

A great experience and I'd do it again.

I participated with half expectations, thinking that I might not definitely see dolphins, but I was moved to encounter so many dolphins. I was able to see both dolphins and turtles, and I thoroughly enjoyed the clear sea. I highly recommend this tour.

必ずイルカに会えるというものではないと期待半分で参加しましたが、たくさんのイルカたちに出会えて感動しました。イルカもカメも見られ、透明な海を満喫できました。このツアーはおすすめです。

It was the perfect tour not only for snorkeling but also because I wanted to see dolphins. Although I can't speak English, when I inquired, I received a quick response saying, "It's okay," so I participated alone.

To my surprise, the captain spoke Japanese! He was very considerate, and the wonderful staff made it a fantastic time! Both breakfast and lunch were delicious, and the free drinks made it a great deal!

The snorkeling was simply beautiful! It was my first time snorkeling, but the captain always watched over me with concern, allowing me to enjoy the sea with peace of mind.

I didn't get to see any dolphins, but even without that, I had an amazing experience. Thank you very much! ◎

シュノーケリングだけでなく、イルカも見たかったのでぴったりのツアーでした。英語が話せないけれど、問い合わせさせて頂いたら、「大丈夫です」と、直ぐにお返事頂いたので、一人で参加させて頂きました。
船長さんが、なんと！日本語が話せました。船長さんに色々と気遣って頂き、素晴らしいスタッフの方々、最高の時間でした！
朝食もランチもとても美味しくて、フリードリンクでとてもお得でした！
シュノーケリングは、もう美しいの一言！
初のシュノーケリングでしたが、船長さんが心配そうに私をいつも見守ってくださって、安心して海を楽しめました。
イルカは見れませんでしたが、見れなくても最高の気分を体験させて頂きました。本当にありがとうございました◎

I encountered many wild dolphins. There was plenty of time for snorkeling, and I was able to gaze at the dolphins to my heart's content underwater. It was a happy time.

たくさんの野生のイルカに出会えました。シュノーケリングの時間もたくさんあり、海の中で心ゆくまでイルカを見つめていられました。幸せな時間でした。

I had hoped to do a lava walk, but since it was closed off, I decided to book a helicopter tour. From my wallet's perspective, I felt like I was taking a leap off a stage at Kiyomizu Temple, but when I actually went, it wasn't expensive at all. In fact, this experience is priceless. Fortunately, the weather was great, and I could see the lava well, but what moved me even more than the lava was the Kohala Falls. Seeing multiple waterfalls with a drop of about 900 meters made me tear up at the beauty of the Earth. I thought I would like to bring my family next time. I highly recommend everyone to experience this at least once. I was so moved that I forgot to take pictures of Kohala.

溶岩ウオークを希望していたけど、立ち入り禁止になったので、思い切ってヘリコプターを予約。私のお財布からすると、清水の舞台から飛び降りるようなつもりで申し込んだのですが、実際にいってみると、ぜんぜんお高いことなんてなかった。むしろこの感動はプライスレスです。たまたま天気もよく溶岩もよくみれましたが、一番期待していた溶岩以上に感動したのがコハラの滝。落差900メートル級の滝が何本も流れている姿には地球の美しさをみて涙がでてきました。次は家族をつれてきたいと思いました。ぜひ皆さんも一度体験されることをおすすめします。感動しすぎてコハラの写真をとるのを忘れてしまった。

The staff were very nice
Sand bar was beautiful but snorkel spot wasn’t clear water

I was able to enjoy my time with a wonderful guide. Although I couldn't see any sea turtles, I was able to see many beautiful fish.

素晴らしいガイドさんとともに楽しむことができました。ウミガメは見ることができませんでしたが、綺麗な魚を沢山見ることができました。

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！