All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We thoroughly enjoyed the Manta Ray excursion. The tour guide was great with telling us about the history of this tour and details about the behavior and nature of these Manta Rays. My daughter was most impressed. Although she’s 9yo and a good swimmer, she was still a little nervous about snorkeling at night and meeting these Manta Rays that could come inches to your face. However, the tour guide has made everyone felt safe and she was able to enjoy the magnificence of these gentle sea creatures. Highly recommended

I was worried about not being able to see any dolphins, but I ended up seeing a lot of them. I was so absorbed in dolphin watching that before I knew it, my husband and I had separated while watching. It was also fun dancing on the boat!

イルカに会えなかったら？と不安もありましたが、たくさんのイルカに会えました
イルカ鑑賞に夢中で、気付けば夫婦バラバラになって見てました。笑
船の上でのダンスも楽しくて良かったです

Das Boot hatte eine schöne Größe. Zuerst sind wir zum Schnorcheln raus gefahren und anschließend weiter. Hier konnten wir uns vorne ins Netz legen und die Wellen und die Sonne genießen. Sehr schön!

The tour that day consisted of just two people, including myself, who had snorkeling experience. I'm grateful they held the tour with the minimum number of participants.

First, we searched for dolphins off the coast of Kailua-Kona. There were many tour boats gathering around a pod of dolphins, and the sea was already filled with people! The waters off Kailua-Kona were as crowded as Takeshita Street! Amidst all this, Captain K skillfully predicted the dolphins' movements and dropped us in an area with fewer people.

By repeating the process of moving the boat, dropping us, surfacing, and moving again, we were able to chase the pod of dolphins more dynamically, doubling our chances! Dolphins surfaced right in front of us to breathe and passed by!

According to our guide, "Dolphins will avoid people if they're in a bad mood," but today we were lucky, and the dolphins didn't seem to mind people. It was a lucky day! I had a fantastic time on the tour! When I visit the Big Island again, I will definitely join another tour! Mahalo!

当日のツアーはシュノーケル経験のある方と私の２名でした。
ツアー最小挙行人数で開催してくれて感謝です。

まずはドルフィンを探してカイルアコナの沖へ
ポイントには沢山のツアーボートがドルフィンの群れを
追い集結しており、海には沢山の人が既にいる状態！
カイルアコナ沖が竹下通りのごとく人人人！
そん中船長のKさんうまくドルフィンの動きを予想して
あまり人混みのない海域で私たちをドロップさせてくれました。

船移動→ドロップ→上がってまた移動→ドロップ
と繰り返すことで機動的にドルフィンの群れを追うことで
チャンスが倍増！
すぐ目の前をドルフィンたちがブローのため浮上して通過して行く！

ガイドさん曰く「ドルフィンも機嫌が悪いと人を極端に避ける」そうで
今日は運が良くドルフィンたちも人を嫌がらない
ラッキーデイだね！と言っていただき
大満足なツアーを過ごせました！
またハワイ島を訪れる時はまたツアーに参加します！
Mahalo!

It was my first time snorkeling, and I was satisfied! I thought the photos would have been prettier if the weather had been better, but I was glad to see a sea turtle! There weren't any 17cm fins or floaties for children, but it was fine to wrap a stick as a substitute for a float or swim side by side.

初シュノーケルでしたが満足です☆天気がもっと良ければ写真も綺麗だったかなぁと思いましたが、海ガメも見られて良かったです！
子ども用の17cmの足ひれと浮き輪はありませんでしたが、浮き輪がわりの棒を巻きつける、または横並びで泳げば問題なしでした。

The pickup was at 5:50 AM.
Just as the rumors said, Julie was amazing! She was very cute and full of energy, and thanks to her, the tour was a lot of fun!
I was feeling uneasy due to lack of sleep, jet lag, and being prone to seasickness, but I thought I could manage with some motion sickness medication.
The boat didn't sway too much, but after we got into the water for a while, I started to feel seasick.
However, I forgot about feeling sick because I was so focused on taking pictures of the dolphins, and I even saw baby dolphins!
When we returned to the boat to move to the sea turtle point, I remembered that I had been feeling sick.
The sea turtles swam really close to us, and there were so many of them; it was truly moving.
On the way back, I completely crashed and slept the whole time, but I think it was a great tour!
The crew members were all really nice. It was the best.

Since it was cold, I definitely recommend borrowing a wetsuit (everyone in our group borrowed one).
I also think it's a good idea to bring a bath towel (it gets cold after you take off the wetsuit).
You'll be swaying on the sea for about three hours, so motion sickness medication is a must. I want to participate in this tour again after somehow overcoming seasickness.
I was also happy to receive the group photo via email right after the tour! 😊

朝5:50のピックアップでした。
噂通りのジュリさん！笑
とてもかわいくて元気いっぱいで彼女のおかげで楽しいツアーでした！
寝不足、時差ボケ、船に弱い私は嫌な予感がしていたものの酔い止めで乗り切ろうと思っていました。
船はそこまで揺れなかったですが、海に入ってしばらくしたら波酔いしてしまいました。
でもイルカがたくさん見えて、赤ちゃんイルカも見えて、写真を撮るのに夢中で気持ち悪くなっていたことも忘れました。
ウミガメのポイントへ移動するため船に戻ると、酔っていたことを思い出しました。笑
ウミガメもすっごく近くで泳いでくれて、たくさんいて、感動しました。
帰りの船は完全ダウンでずっと寝てしまいましたが、とてもいいツアーだったと思います！
本当にクルーの方がみんないい人。
最高でした。

寒いのでウエットスーツは絶対に借りたほうがいいです。（私たちのクラスは全員借りてました）
あとバスタオルも持参したほうがいいと思います。（ウエットスーツ脱いだあと寒いので）
約3時間海の上で揺られることになるので、酔い止めは必須。どうにか船酔いを克服してまた参加したいツアーです。笑
あとツアー後にすぐ集合写真をメールで頂けたのも嬉しかったです(^^)

In the afternoon session I participated in, there were two Japanese and five foreigners. I joined alone and was worried because I’m not very good at swimming and don’t have much stamina, but Chieko and Dan helped me throughout, and I was able to enjoy it until the end. The sand was swirling, so the visibility wasn’t excellent, but I was able to see many beautiful fish and sea turtles. They also took photos, which can be downloaded for free from Facebook, so I think that’s considerate. It was a hot summer day, but there were many cold spots in the sea, and I often found myself shivering. Out of the seven participants, five were able to swim from one end of Hanauma Bay to the other. This was my second time participating in a snorkeling tour, and I felt that you really need to be able to swim to some extent and have stamina to enjoy it fully. Overall, I was very satisfied with the tour and had a great time.

私の参加した午後の部は、日本人２名、外国人５名でした。私は１人参加で、泳ぎも得意なほうではなく、体力もあまりないため、心配していましたが、チエコさん、ダンさんに終始手を引いていただき、何とか最後まで楽しむことが出来ました。砂が舞っていて透明度は抜群とは言えませんでしたが、たくさんのキレイなお魚や海ガメも見ることが出来ました。写真も撮っていただき、Facebookから無料でDL出来るので、良心的だと思います。夏の暑い日ではありましたが、海は冷たいところも多くあり、震えることも多かったです。７名中５名は、ハナウマ湾の端から端まで泳げました。シュノーケリングツアーに参加するのが２回目でしたが、やはりある程度、泳げて、体力もないと厳しいと感じました。ツアー自体は、とても満足がいったし、楽しかったです。

First of all, this activity is a test of physical strength and mental stamina. It's not recommended for those who are prone to motion sickness.

Regular motion sickness medication may not be effective, so it's best to take a stronger anti-nausea medication in advance.

Additionally, a wetsuit (10 dollars) is essential. It gets very cold on the water, and the 40-minute manta ray viewing can be quite tough. The return trip is especially challenging. The water is extremely cold after sunset, and even in summer, a wet body can feel freezing.

In addition to drying off, it's necessary to bring a towel for warmth, so make sure to take a thick one.

That said, you don't need to worry about not seeing manta rays; they come quite close and swim around, providing a thrilling manta ray show.

Moreover, it seems that other tour companies are watching from a distance, likely due to the equipment of this tour, so they aren't very close. If you want to enjoy the closest manta rays, I recommend this tour.

The guide, Alicia, speaks Japanese, which I thought was very good.

Lastly, I want to emphasize again that managing your health and body temperature, as well as maintaining your physical and mental stamina, is essential. I do not recommend bringing children. The family next to us had to leave because their child couldn't handle it.

When we returned to the boat, we had a hard time getting the raft close, and our stamina was running low; it felt like we were about to get lost. The sea might have been rough, but it was quite dangerous. My wife was on the verge of getting lost or drowning.

Also, after the tour, the area around the parking lot is pitch dark, and there are no facilities like showers. The only thing available is a dimly lit restroom.

Changing clothes is impossible, so it's best to head back as you are. It's scary even without considering safety concerns.

まず、このアクティビティは体力と気力勝負です。
乗り物酔いする方にもお勧めできません。

車の酔い止め程度では効きませんので
ちょっと強めの酔い止めを事前に飲んでおきましょう

更に、ウェットスーツ（10ドル）は必須です。
洋上は非常に寒く、40分間の海の上でのマンタ見学も
かなり辛いものになります。
特に辛いのは帰りです。日の落ちた洋上は非常に寒く
濡れた身体は、夏でも凍えるほどです。

身体を拭くのとは別に保温用としてのタオルは必須で
厚手のものを持って行きましょう

さて、だからと言ってマンタが見れなかった訳では
ありませんのでご安心を、かなり近くまでマンタが
寄ってきて回遊しますので、迫力あるマンタショーが
体験できました。

しかも他社のツアーは、このツアーの設備目当てに
周りで見ているようなので、あまり近くに居ないようです。
最接近のマンタを楽しみたいなら、このツアーをお勧めします。

ガイドはアリシアちゃんが日本語を喋れるので
非常に良かったと思います。

最後にもう一度だけ言っておくと
体調と体温の管理、体力と気力の保持は必須です。
お子様も連れて行くのはお勧めしません。
隣の家族は途中で子供が根を上げて、帰ってしまったようでした。

我々も船に帰る際になかなかイカダが船が近づけず
体力もキツくなってきて、それはもう遭難しそうでした
海が荒れていたのかも知れませんが、かなり危なかったです。
妻はもう遭難か溺れる寸前でした。

あと、終わると駐車場周辺は真っ暗闇で、シャワーも何も設備はありません。
あるのはうす暗いトイレのみです。

着替えるのは無理なので、そのまま帰りましょう
治安とか考えなくても怖いですよ

I felt安心 knowing that there were Japanese staff on board. The sea was beautiful, and I enjoyed delicious hamburgers and salads that were grilled on the ship. I was surprised when I got stung by a jellyfish, but the staff quickly applied medicine for me. I recommend wearing a wetsuit for those who are concerned.

日本人スタッフが乗船していて安心できました。海はきれいで船内で焼いたハンバーガーとサラダなどをおいしくいただきました。クラゲに刺されてびっくりしましたが、すぐにスタッフが薬を塗ってくれました。心配な人はウェットスーツ着用をおすすめします。

I couldn't believe I could meet manta rays so close. I was moved to see five manta rays. It was a wonderful tour.

こんなに近くでマンタに会うことができるなんて信じられないくらいでした。
五羽のマンタに会え感動しました。素晴らしいツアーでした。

We had such a great time!
Such a friendly and amazing staffs!
We are so glad that we made our sand bar trip with captain bob.
I think his name is Mike, one of the staff, he even kindly gave us some information where we should visit in OAHU.
We were so amazed by their kind and warm welcome!!
Thank you so so much!

The guys on boat really do a great job. We had a lot of sharks around and great memories made. We will be coming back again for sure. Only wish a few other types of sharks would have joined us. A hammerhead or tiger shark would have been a treat. I studied sharks in Oceanography for 3 years. So know a ton about sharks. Loved every second of being in the water with them.
Mahalo

I did see sea turtles, but the sandbar I was looking for was underwater! The water was up to my waist, which was pointless! I was disappointed. However, the staff were friendly and took great care to ensure that snorkeling was very safe. I didn't participate, though.

ウミガメは確かに見られました。しかし目的のサンドバーが海の中！腰のあたりまでの海水、意味が無い！がっがりです。でもスタッフは新設でシュノーケルもとても安全に気をくばっていました。私はやりませんでしたが。

We participated as a family of three, including our 6-year-old son, starting from Hilo. We drove from our accommodation in Waikoloa to Hilo with a rental car. The roads were good, and we enjoyed the journey!

Since this was a rare opportunity, we booked a tour to see volcanic activity, and we were able to see the crater up close, even more than we had imagined.

The guidance was in English, but the pilot provided detailed explanations about the local area and its features. The piloting was impressive and gave us a sense of security.

There was a one-hour delay due to a mechanical issue, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience. Thank you very much.

6歳男児を含めた家族３人で、ヒロ発で参加しました。※宿泊先のワイコロアからヒロにレンタカーで移動しました。道もよく、道中も楽しめました♪

滅多にない機会なので、火山活動が見られるコースを予約しましたが、想像以上に間近で噴火口がみることができました。

英語での案内でしたが、操縦士の方が現地の方の様子など丁寧に説明して下さいました。また、その操縦も見事で、安心感のあるものでした。

機体故障で1時間の遅延となりましたが、とても良い体験となりました。ありがとうございました。

So amazing!!! My husband and I have looked over our footage everyday since

Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the dolphins on my first attempt, but on my second try, I was able to meet them successfully! The staff were all cheerful, and I had a wonderful time!

１回目は残念ながらイルカとは会えませんでしたが、２回目のチャレンジで無事会えることができました！スタッフの方も陽気な方ばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！

It was a bit cloudy, but we were able to go to the sandbar on a very beautiful day! I'm not very good at swimming, but if the person you're going with can swim, I definitely recommend participating in snorkeling! Not only can you see many fish in a mysterious spot with a depth of 10 meters, but a sea turtle also popped up, and I was able to swim with it! The snacks were delicious, and since it was a buffet, I was very satisfied! However, it starts early in the morning, so it does require some stamina. (laughs)

少し曇りでしたが、サンドバーがとてもきれいな日に行けました！私はあまり泳ぎがとくいではありませんが、一緒に行く人が泳げるなら絶対シュノーケリングは参加をお勧めします！水深10mの神秘的な場所で、たくさんの魚を見ることができるだけでなく、ウミガメが顔を出してくれ、一緒に泳ぐこともできました！軽食もおいしく、ビュッフェ形式なので満足度が高かったです！ただ、朝早いのでなかなか体力が必要です。（笑）

My husband, who had never swum before, was able to swim for the first time! Thanks to the attentive support from the guides, we also got to see turtles, which was amazing!

カナヅチで泳いだことのなかった、夫が初めて泳げました！ガイドさん達の丁寧なサポートもあり、カメも、見れて最高でした！

I participated in the afternoon tour.

The sea turtles were friendly with the staff and came close to us, which was very exciting. The sea turtles are so cute!

I wasn't feeling well, so I skipped snorkeling, but in the meantime, I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and other activities.

If I have the chance, I would like to join the morning tour.

午後のツアーに参加しました。

ウミガメがスタッフさんたちになついていて、近くに寄ってきてくれたので、大変盛り上がりました。
ウミガメかわいい！

少し体調が悪かったので、シュノーケリングはやめておきましたが、
その間にスタンドアップパドルなどが楽しめました。

機会があれば、午前ツアーに参加してみたいです。

On the day of the event, it was cloudy, but I felt it was better than rain, so I participated. At the sandbar, the water level was up to my knees, but that was within expectations. The staff took a lot of photos and kept the atmosphere lively on the boat, which made it enjoyable. If there's one thing I would like to see improved, it's that many people were kicking at the surface while snorkeling, which made the water murky. I hope they can provide a stronger reminder at the beginning.

当日は雲でしたので、雨よりはマシという気持ちで参加しました。
サンドバーでは膝あたりまで水位がありましたが、想定内でした。
スタッフの方々がたくさん写真も撮ってくださったり、船上で盛り上げてくださるので、楽しませてもらいました。
一点改善いただきたいことがあるとすれば、
シュノーケリングの際に、水面でバタ足をする人が多く、水中が濁っていました。
もっとはじめのタイミングでしっかり注意を促してほしいなと思いました。

■Tour Itinerary
Pickup at the nearest meeting point
↓
Transfer to the port in about 40 minutes
↓
Angel's Sea (snorkeling practice)
↓
Turtle watching
↓
Snorkeling near the coral reef

On the day of the tour, it was cloudy with occasional rain until we reached Angel's Sea, but it cleared up around the turtle watching. Since it's a sightseeing spot by the sea, satisfaction can greatly depend on the weather, but the crew was very cheerful, and we were able to have a great time throughout the experience.

■ツアーの流れ
最寄りの集合場所でピックアップ
↓
40分程度でボートに乗り換える港へ
↓
天使の海(シュノーケル練習)
↓
ウミガメウォッチング
↓
サンゴ礁近辺でのシュノーケリング

当日は天使の海まで曇り時々雨、ウミガメウォッチングあたりから晴れていました。
海での観光名所なので、満足度も天候に左右されてしまう要素が大きいのですが、クルーの皆さんがとても明るく、終始楽しく過ごすことができました。

I participated on the first night after arriving on the Big Island. Even though the encounter rate is 99%, I was worried that I might not see any... but that was not the case!! A total of nearly six manta rays appeared, showing their bellies while feeding. They came so close that it felt like I could touch them, and it was an amazing sight. The guide was also very kind and attentive, and I had a truly wonderful time. Next time I come to the Big Island, I would like to participate in the manta ray experience again.

ハワイ島に到着した初日の夜に参加しました。
遭遇率99%といえど、もしかしたら会えないかも…と心配していましたか、なんのその!!
合計6羽近くのマンタが現れ、お腹を見せてご飯を食べてくれました。
触れてしまいそうな距離まで来てくれ、圧巻の光景でした。
ガイドのお姉さんも親切丁寧に対応してくれ、とても素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。
次回ハワイ島に来るときは、またマンタ大学に参加したいと思います。

This was the highlight of our trip to Hawaii! My wife, who can't swim, managed to snorkel all the way to the end. We got close to a sea turtle and thoroughly enjoyed the Hawaiian waters! I highly recommend it!

今回のハワイ旅行で一番の当たりでした！
泳げない妻が、必死にシュノーケリングで最後まで泳ぎ切りました。
海ガメとも接近でき、ハワイの海を満喫しました‼️
おすすめです❗

This was amazing just like your first zip line experience except with a whole different technology and this time underwater. The staff was awesome and welcoming. Pictures/video for souvenirs and the definite conversations back home were very well done and superbly arranged by the divers - Kudos on the shots!

Regarding the sandbar, the tides are important, so I think you'll have a great time if you consider that when booking a tour. On the day we went, the water level was just about knee-deep, so the white sandy beach was visible and it was really beautiful!

サンドバーに関しては、潮の満ち干が重要なので、それを考慮してツアーを申し込むと、とても楽しめると思います。私たちが利用した日は、海面が丁度膝下くらいの高さだったので、白い砂浜が見えてすごくきれいでした！

The Molokini Island tour was amazing. The water clarity was outstanding. And the detailed attention from our Japanese guide, Takako, was wonderful. Above all, her kind and cheerful demeanor made the experience very enjoyable. I would love to do it again. Thank you!

モロキニ島ツアーは最高でした。海の透明度は最高でした。そして日本人ガイドのたか子さんの細かな対応。何よりも親切な明るい対応でとても楽しく過ごせました。またリピートしたいです。ありがとうございました

I had an amazing time! The staff were fun and shared a lot of interesting stories, so I was never bored. I laughed a lot! A turtle also came by, and I was able to swim with it. It was incredible! Thank you for taking so many photos as well. The barbecue on the boat was delicious, and I even had seconds. I thought I might get seasick, but since the boat was only moving for about five minutes and then we were just floating around in the sea, I didn't feel sick at all. I couldn't do snorkeling, but I borrowed various things like a bodyboard and stand-up paddleboard and had a great time playing.

すごーく楽しかったです！スタッフの方が楽しい方で、たくさん面白い事を喋ってくれてまったく退屈しませんでした。大笑いでした！亀さんも来てくれて一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。すごい！写真もたくさん撮っていただきありがとうございました(^^)船上のバーベキューも美味しかったです。おかわりもしました。酔うかなと思ったけど、船は5分くらいであとは海でぷかぷか遊んでたのでまったく酔いませんでした。シュノーケルが無理なので、ボディボードやスタンダップパドル等色々貸していただいていっぱい遊びました。

We participated in a sandbar tour for the first time as a family of three. It was the only day of our trip that it rained all day. Despite the unfortunate weather, the staff communicated in Japanese and made us feel at ease. The water level at the sandbar was about waist-deep, but we had a great time playing volleyball and other activities. We also encountered sea turtles and manta rays. The BBQ cheeseburger for lunch was even better than we expected! There were seconds available, but one was filling enough. Drinks like cola and iced tea were free. On the way back, we experienced some engine trouble with the boat, but we were towed back safely by a helper boat. The staff explained the issues thoroughly, so we were able to enjoy the experience without any worries.

家族3人で初めてのサンドバーツアー参加でした。
今回の旅行で唯一の終日”雨”。。。
生憎の天気の中、スタッフも日本語を駆使し、なごませていただきました。
サンドバーの水位は股下程度ほどでしたが、バレーボール等で楽しく過ごせました。
そして、ウミガメ＆マンタにも遭遇することができました。
ランチのBBQチーズバーガーは予想以上においしかった！！
お代わりありましたが、一つで満腹なサイズです。
ドリンクもコーラ、アイスティーなど、フリーでした。
帰りに船のエンジントラブルがありましたが、助っ人の船で牽引して
無事帰港できました。
トラブルも丁寧に説明していただき、全く不安なく過ごすことができました。

We had an amazing day kayaking and snorkeling with our fabulous tour guide Jake . He was so knowledgeable about the islands and the ocean and even gave us a Hawaiian language lesson ! He was super hands on and made us feel like he was our friend and not just our tour guide ! Fabulous !

It was supposed to rain, but the weather was fantastic. (The wind was strong.)
The BBQ on the boat was also very delicious.
The highlight was encountering many sea turtles.
While snorkeling around the coral reef, a turtle swam alongside me.
I will definitely go again next time.

雨予報でしたが、天気は最高でした。（風は強い）
船上BBQも大変おいしかったです。
１番はたくさんのウミガメに遭遇できたことです。
シュノーケリングでサンゴ礁を１周した際、カメが一緒に泳いでくれました。
次回も必ず行きます。