All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Motion sickness medication is a must (laughs). It shakes quite a bit. But the staff were amazing! They engaged with us to lift our spirits and made us laugh. Of course, I was satisfied to see the dolphins, but what made me the happiest was being able to swim with the sea turtles! Being able to see the sea turtles swimming gracefully at just the right distance is a lifelong memory. Also, the captain's homemade burgers are the best!

酔い止めは必須です（笑）結構揺れます。でもスタッフの皆様はさすがです！
私たちの気分を紛らわそうと声をかけてくれたり、笑わせてくれたりしました。イルカを見ることが出来たのはもちろん満足なのですが、私が一番うれしかったのは、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことが出来たことです！スイスイ優雅に泳ぐウミガメを近からず遠からずの距離で見ることができたのは一生の思い出ですね。あと船長お手製のハンバーガーは最高です！

The dolphins were so close and the ocean was beautiful, far beyond what I experienced on the dolphin tour in Oahu. On this day, I was lucky enough to see both manta rays and tiger sharks☆ I could also hear the dolphins' voices, making it my best memory from the Big Island. Thank you so much, Daisuke and Hitomi (^ ^)

オアフ島のイルカツアーと比べものにならないくらいイルカちゃんが近くて海も綺麗でした。
この日は運がよくマンタもタイガーシャークも見れました☆
イルカちゃんの声も聞けてハワイ島での一番の思い出になりました。
ダイスケさん、ひとみさん本当にありがとうございました(^ ^)

The place I wanted to visit the most in Hawaii this time!! Since the selected locations were only in the Waikiki area, I stayed at the Ala Moana Hotel and walked nearby ^ - ^ I was told it would be called in both Japanese and English, but it was all in English ^ - ^
The local guide was Japanese and very cheerful and wonderful (^^) I was able to see honu (sea turtles) and it was amazing!! I also saw manta rays!!
When getting off the boat to the sandbar, it was a bit deep (about waist-deep for me at 160 cm), which surprised me, but as you go towards the center, it becomes about calf-deep! If you ask the crew or captain for photos, they take great pictures for you! They can even take you on board w
The weather was nice and it was very beautiful!!

今回のハワイでは一番行きたかったところ！！ピックされる場所が、ワイキキエリアだけだったため、アラモアナ ホテルに宿泊した私は近くまで歩きました^ - ^日本語と英語で呼ばれるってことだったけど、全部英語でした^ - ^
現地のガイドの方は日本人の方で、すごく明るくて素敵な方でした(^^)ホヌも見ることができて最高！！マンタも見れました！！
船からサンドバーに降りる時、少し深くて（160センチの私で腰くらい）びっくりしたけど、中心に行くと、ふくらはぎくらいの深さになります！クルーやキャプテンに写真を頼むと、いい感じに写真撮ってくれます！のせられますw
お天気も良くとっても綺麗でした！！

We participated as a couple.
Chieko's refreshing smile and flawless service when she picked us up at the hotel blew away any worries, and I had a feeling this tour would definitely be fun.
That feeling was spot on! The snorkeling at Hanauma Bay was sparkling and dreamlike, and I even want to try scuba diving with Chieko next time. (I probably will, haha.)
I believe we were able to see the sea turtles and the rare schools of giant trevally thanks to Chieko, who knows Hanauma Bay inside and out! The photo with the sea turtle that she took is a precious treasure.
Thank you so much for teaching us the beauty and value of the underwater world!
I look forward to next time as well!♪

夫婦で参加しました。
宿泊ホテルまでお迎えに来てくれたChiekoさんの爽やかな笑顔とそつのない対応に不安は吹っ飛び、このツアーは間違いなく楽しいだろうと予感しました。
予感は的中！ハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングは今思い出しても全てが夢のようにキラキラして、Chiekoさんと一緒なら今度はスキューバダイビングもやってみたいと思うほどです。(多分やりますw)
当たり前の様にウミガメさんに会えたのも、珍しいギンガメアジのグルグルを見れたのもハナウマ湾を知り尽くしたChiekoさんだからこそだと思います！撮っていただいたウミガメさんとのツーショットは大切な宝物です。
海の世界の美しさ、そして尊さを教えて下さり本当にありがとうございました♡
また次回もよろしくお願い致します♪

The sea turtle watching was a lot of fun, with the staff providing great support! I was lucky to see a manta ray, which only appears occasionally! They also informed us about what we could and couldn't do at the sandbar, allowing us to enjoy ourselves without any danger. There were light snacks and drinks provided, making it a fulfilling tour for the price.

ウミガメウォッチングではスタッフさんがしっかりフォローしてくださりとても楽しい時間でした！
たまにしか現れないマンタにも会えてラッキーでした！
サンドバーでもやっていいことダメなことを教えて下さり、危険もなく楽しみました。
軽食やドリンクも用意されてて価格の割には充実したツアーでした。

The day began with an exciting morning call, and while rubbing my sleepy eyes, I listened to the safety instructions and equipment explanations in the stylish bus, which really got my spirits up. Above all, the high energy of the staff was infectious. With their thoughtful attention to detail and unique personalities, the atmosphere on the boat felt like a party, and it was so much fun.

At the dolphin point, I was thrilled to see dolphins swimming slowly right beneath me. At another spot, the water was so clear it felt like I was not even underwater, and I had wonderful memories swimming with sea turtles and tropical fish, losing track of time. I also enjoyed the slide, trampoline, and hula lessons, and I definitely want to participate again next time.

It's a tour that interacts with nature, but there’s so much more to enjoy beyond just the dolphins, so I highly recommend it.

*To those participating: Depending on the season, I recommend renting a wetsuit. My wife loved the logo and ended up buying it.*

モーニングコールから興奮の１日が始まり
眠い目をこすりながらかっこいいバス車内で注意事項やグッズの説明を聞き
テンションが上がります
そしてなにより　スタッフ皆さんのハイテンション
細かい気遣いと個性的なキャラの面白さで
船上はパーティー状態で楽しかったです
イルカポイントでは自分の真下をゆっくり泳ぐイルカたちに
感激
別のポイントでは水中ではないような透明感のある場所で
ウミガメや熱帯魚と泳ぎ時間を忘れてしまうほど良い思い出でした
滑り台やトランポリン・フラレッスンも楽しめ　次回も必ず参加したいと
思います
自然相手のツアーですがイルカ以外にも楽しめておすすめです。
※参加される方へ　時期にもよるかと思いますがウエットスーツをレンタル
されることをお勧めします。
妻はロゴが気に入り購入しちゃいましたが

Hmm... The pre-release buzz was too good, so my expectations might have been raised. It felt very average. The tour guide was a bit intimidating.

うーん。。。前評判が良すぎで期待値が上がってたかも。
とても普通な感じでした。
ツアーガイドの方がちょっと威圧的でした。

Well organised and friendly tour - plenty of time at both the sandbar and the snorkel location. Lunch was great, snorkel equipment provided, highly recommend doing this activity.

From the hostess at the Blue Tent to the boat crew - everyone made the experience enjoyable. Plenty of fish and turtles. Quality snorkeling gear. And finished with a nice relaxing sail around Diamond Head. A definite do again on our next trip. Since we stayed at the Hall Koa, access was a quick walk down the beach. No hassles of finding parking on the busy Waikiki strip.

On the morning of the day, it was unfortunate that we couldn't go to Molokini Island due to strong winds. However, at one of the two snorkeling spots, I was able to swim with sea turtles, which was very satisfying. The hamburger for lunch after the first snorkeling session was one of the best I've ever had, perhaps because I was tired after coming out of the sea. Additionally, after the second snorkeling session, there was an all-you-can-drink service for beer and Mai Tais, which was also fantastic. It became a wonderful memory of Maui. Thank you very much!

当日の朝、風が強いとのことでモロキニ島には行けなかったのが残念でした。ただ、2か所でシュノーケリングしたうちの1か所では、ウミガメと泳ぐこともでき、とても満足できるものでした。1本目のスノーケリング後のランチのハンバーガーは、疲れて海から上がった後だったからか、これまで食べたなかでも最高ランクの美味しさでした。また、2本目のスノーケリングの後には、飲み放題のビール、マイタイ等のサービスもあり、これも最高でした。とても良いマウイでの思い出になりました。どうもありがとうございました！

This was my first experience like this. Being rocked by the boat while watching the sunset and heading to a spot where manta rays are found was incredible. As it got darker and the sun set, I was a bit worried about the scary dark color of the sea, but when we arrived at the manta ray spot, there were many other tour boats with lights, so it was fine. Once we got into the water, after a while, the manta rays came and performed flips right next to us, providing an amazing experience. I definitely want to go see the manta rays again.

こんな体験は初めてです。船にゆられて、夕日を見ながらマンタのいる場所まで行くなんて。だんだん暗くなって夕日が落ちると怖い暗い海の色にちょっと心配でしたが、マンタの場所に来ると他のツアーの船も一杯で明かりもあったので大丈夫でした。そして海に入ると暫くしたら、マンタがやってきて何度も何度もスレスレに宙返りをしながらサービス満点でした。またマンタに会いに行きたいと思いました

I went with a group of friends and we had a blast! The staff was amazing and explained everything to us. They also reminded everyone of the importance of treating the animals with respect which made us very happy!

This was an unforgettable once-in-a-a-lifetime experience! Definitely recommend swimming with the manta rays. It will be one of the most majestic experiences of wildlife you will ever have. A note we were unaware of: it seems essentially all ventures to swim with the mantas leave from a similar dock area and set anchor at essentially the same spot in the water--which is just a few hundred yards out from the dock.

I checked the low tide times and made a morning reservation, so the beach was perfectly exposed, and I had a wonderful experience.

During snorkeling, I saw about three sea turtles! They were mostly hiding behind the coral, but when I was playing near the boat, a turtle swam right up to me! It was so close that I was surprised.

The guide was very kind and made an effort to ensure everyone had a good time.

It was a bit chilly before we set off because it was raining. I was really freezing during snorkeling...

Also, I was able to borrow a SUP during my free time, and that was really fun!

干潮時間を調べて午前の予約をしたので
バッチリ砂浜が出てきていてとてもいい経験ができました。

そしてシュノーケル中海亀も3匹ほどいました！！
サンゴに隠れてお尻ばっかり見ていたのですが
船の近くで遊んでいると、
スイスイ近くまで泳いでくる海亀にも出会えました！
あまりにも近すぎてびっくり。

ガイドさんもとても親切な方でみんなが楽しめるように工夫してくださってたと思います^ ^

出発前は雨が降っていたので
少し寒かったです。
シュノーケル中は本当に凍えました、、

あと、自由な時間にSUPを貸してもらえて
これが本当に楽しかったです！

Being in the middle of the beautiful sea feels amazing! Swimming with sea turtles and fish has become the best memory! Thank you very much.

綺麗な海の真ん中にいる気分は、最高です。！
海亀や魚達と一緒に泳げたのは、最高の思い出になりました！ありがとうございました。

I was moved when I saw the manta ray right in front of me. However, holding onto the glass boat and floating in the sea for a long time was quite tiring. It gets pretty cold at night. It's definitely better to rent a wetsuit, and when you return to the boat and take off the wetsuit, it gets quite chilly, so having a 100 yen store raincoat or a Uniqlo down jacket would be helpful.

マンタを目の前で見たときは感動しました。ただ、グラスボートにつかまって
ずっと海に浮いてるのも結構疲れた。夜なので結構寒いです。ウエットスーツは必ず借りた方が良いし船に戻ってウエットスーツを脱ぐとかなり冷えるので
100均のレインコート、ユニクロのダウン等があると助かります

During my solo trip to Maui, I participated in a snorkeling tour to Molokini Island. A taxi arranged by the tour picked me up from my condominium. When I arrived at the meeting point, a Japanese guide welcomed me. There are people working here as Japanese guides, as well as those handling tour operations and assisting Japanese guests. The guide dedicated to Japanese tourists was with us almost the entire time during the tour. On the day I participated, both guides were present, and since there were only five of us Japanese guests (two couples and myself), the guide was always nearby, providing tips on the best seating positions on the boat and the timing for meals (if we didn't go right away, we would have to wait in line and wouldn't be able to relax). However, I was lucky because this guide only works twice a week.

There were two snorkeling spots: Molokini Island and Wailea (I'm a bit fuzzy on this one...). At Molokini, we enjoyed the clarity of the water, and at Wailea, we enjoyed the fish. We even encountered sea turtles at Wailea! I got so caught up swimming with them that I drifted too far from the boat, making it difficult to return. I hope others will be careful and enjoy themselves (laughs).

Since Japanese is not spoken in Maui, having a Japanese guide was very significant and reassuring. I was filled with anxiety as it was my first solo trip and my first time in Maui, but when I shared my concerns, the guide told me to contact them if I needed anything after the tour, which made me feel very supported during my stay. I am very grateful to this guide.

The scenery, the beauty of the ocean, and the atmosphere of the staff were all wonderful, so I definitely want to participate again when I visit Maui next time.

ひとり旅でマウイを訪れた際にモロキニ島シュノーケルツアーに参加しました。
コンドミニアムまでの送迎はツアーで手配されたタクシーがピックアップしに来てくれました。
集合場所に着くと、日本語ガイドさんが迎えてくれました。
こちらには日本語ガイドとして働いている方と、ツアー運営（ツアー中の諸々の作業）と日本人対応をする方がいるそうです。
日本語ガイドとしての方は、ツアー中はほぼ日本人観光客につきっきりで対応してくれます。
私が参加した日は両名ともいらして、なおかつ日本人はご夫婦二組と私の5人しかいなかったので、ガイドさんは常に近くにいてくれて、船の席のベストポジションや食事のタイミング（すぐ行かないと並んでしまってゆっくりできないので）など色々教えてくださいました。
ただし、このガイドさんは週2回の勤務なのだそうで、ラッキーでした。
シュノーケルスポットは二箇所。モロキニ島とワイレア（ちょっとうろ覚え…）。
モロキニ島は透明度を楽しみ、ワイレアでは魚を楽しむという感じ。
そしてワイレアではウミガメにも会えました！
夢中になって一緒に泳いでいたら船から離れすぎてしまったので、戻るのが大変でした。。
そこは気をつけて楽しんでいただきたいです（笑）
マウイ島だと日本語が通じないので、日本語ガイドさんの存在はとても大きく、安心できます。
私は初めてのひとり旅、初めてのマウイ島で不安いっぱいだったのですが、それをお話しするとツアー後も何かあれば連絡して〜と仰ってくださり、とても心強く滞在することができました。
このガイドさんには感謝でいっぱいです☆

景色も海の美しさもスタッフさんの雰囲気も、全て素晴らしかったので、またマウイに行った際には是非参加したいと思っています。

We were lucky to enjoy the sandbar at low tide (^ - ^). The weather was initially predicted to be rainy, but we were able to see some sunshine and fully enjoy the beautiful sea. The snorkeling was reassuring with thorough explanations, and the barbecue on the boat was delicious. It was great that a turtle came to visit us too! ☆

ちょうど運良く干潮でサンドバー楽しめました(^-^)
天気も始めは雨と言われていましたが晴れ間も見られてとてもきれいな海を満喫できました。
シュノーケリングも丁寧な説明で安心して参加できました。船上バーベキューも美味しかったです。
亀も来てくれて、良かったです☆

The tour was exciting, and the progress was smooth, making it enjoyable without getting bored! It was a bit cloudy due to the volcanic eruption, but I was satisfied. However, the hamburger for lunch was cold, so I would have preferred to eat it while it was warm.

ツアーの盛り上げ方、進行がスムーズで飽きずに楽しめました！噴火の影響で少し曇ってましたが、満足できました。
ただ、お昼のハンバーガーは冷めていたので
あったかいうちに食べたかったです

Had an amazing time on the manta ray snorkel. Definitely worth it. The manta rays get within inches from you, and the experience is unlike anything else. Crew and boat were also awesome. Ended up loving the snorkeling experience so much we went out on a day trip a day later which was also amazing!

It was a cloudy day, but the food was delicious, and I got to encounter sandbars and sea turtles. I was able to take some wonderful photos! I think it's a good idea to check the tide times for that day before going!

雲の多い天気でしたが
ご飯は美味しいかったし
サンドバーやウミガメにも出逢えて
素敵な写真が撮れました！
その日の
潮の時間をしっかり調べて行くのが良いと思います！

Did the half day snorkel on the trilogy lll. Captain and crew were great. Saw many sea turtles. Book with trilogy and you wont be disappointed!

It was great seeing these amazing creatures but this is not so much a see the great manta ray in nature as much as it is a highly commercialized, 'we've figured out how to give you a manta-ray petting zoo experience'. They boat you out, extend a floating ladder with lights (to attract plankton), and then have you float and hold onto the ladder as the rays swim below you. They do come very close to you (and may brush against you) as they eat the plankton. Pretty neat for the first several passes but since you are surrounded by other boats doing the same thing with their own floating ladder-like structures the rays will spend their time with whomever has the brightest lights. After about :30 minutes of this people start getting bored and getting back on the boats. It was fun and interesting and glad we did it but not really "swimming with the rays".

You can see the sea turtles clearly. When you arrive at the sandbar, the sea turtles come close and stay with you the whole time. You can see the sea turtles up close. The BBQ lunch is also very delicious. I highly recommend it.

うみがめがしっかり見えます。サンドバーに到着すると、うみがめがよってきて、滞在している間ずっといてくれます。まじかでウミガメを見れますよ。BBQランチもとてもおいしいです。おすすめです。

It was beautifully clear, and the sea was very transparent, with the shallowest area being about calf-deep. The staff member was Japanese and kindly explained the precautions. There was snorkeling equipment available, but I didn't use it because the water was cold. However, I was able to enjoy paddleboarding and other equipment that was available for rent. I was surprised when a friendly turtle came very close to the boat.

きれいに晴れて、海がとても透き通っており、1番浅いところでふくらはぎほど水位がありました。
スタッフさんが日本の方で、親切に注意事項を説明してくれました。
シュノーケルもありましたが、水が冷たくてやりませんでしたが、パドルボートなどの遊具を貸し出して貰えたので楽しむことができました。
仲良しだというカメが船のすぐ近くまで寄ってきてくれたのには驚きました。

Memorable experience! The crew provided a fun relaxed environment. They were attentive to our needs but allowed you freedom to explore the boat. Excellent snorkeling near the reef. My family had the opportunity to view a variety of sea creatures. Free snacks while sailing was an added bonus. Great overall experience at an economical price.

Under the clear blue sky, I boarded the boat welcomed by a genuine Hawaiian captain and a cheerful crew. Just as we were about to leave the harbor, we encountered a sea turtle right away! And to our surprise, we also saw a pod of dolphins, which is quite rare. We were able to see dolphins several times afterward, and when I jumped into the sea, dolphins were swimming right in front of me. I was truly moved by that sight! The water was so clear that I could see them well. After that, we moved to another spot and met more sea turtles. I was once again touched by the graceful, slow swimming of the turtles! The beautiful, rich sea of Hawaii, the deep blue sky, and the vibrant mountain scenery were so healing that I felt like crying.

The spam onigiri we had for lunch was also delicious. Finally, we danced hula with the crew on the boat. That was really fun too.

It became a treasured memory for a lifetime. I’m really glad I participated. Lastly, Aino, the Japanese staff member, was friendly, and her smile was very lovely and cute. I felt very reassured that I could communicate in Japanese. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii! 😊

快晴の空の下、生粋のハワイアンの船長さんや明るくて陽気なクルーさんに迎えられて船に乗り込みました。ハーバーを出ようとしたところ、早速ハーバーの中で海亀に遭遇！そしてなんとイルカの群れにも遭遇しました。大変珍しいそうです。その後もイルカの群れに何回も遭遇できて、すぐに海に飛び込むと目の前にイルカが泳いでいました。その光景に心から感動！海の透明度が高いのでしっかりと見ることができました。その後、場所を移動して海亀にも会えました。優雅にゆっくりと泳ぐ海亀にまたまた感動！ハワイの美しい豊かな海、真っ青な空、鮮やかな山の景色に涙が出そうなくらい癒やされました。
お昼ごはんとして頂いたスパムおにぎりも美味しかったです。最後にクルーの方達とフラを船上で踊りました。
それも本当に楽しかったです。
一生の宝物の思い出になりました。
本当に参加して良かったです。
最後に、日本人スタッフさんのあいのさんがフレンドリーで笑顔がとても素敵でキュートでした。
やっぱり日本語が通じるのはとても心強いと思いました。
ハワイに行ったらまた絶対に参加したいと思います(^^)

I tend to get motion sickness easily, so I took some anti-nausea medication beforehand. Even so, I felt quite nauseous while waiting. However, once I went underwater, the nausea disappeared, and it was fun to see the fish swimming around. It was a cloudy day, and I thought the water would be cold, but surprisingly it wasn't, and the sea was beautifully blue. While waiting, we were also allowed to feed the fish from the boat, which helped ease my nausea during that time. I was a bit worried because the instructions on how to operate the equipment and equalize my ears were given in English and gestures, but it turned out fine! I wish there was a place and time to change before heading back, even if just for 10 minutes.

乗り物酔いしやすいほうなので酔い止めも事前に飲んで参加。
それでも待機中にかなり酔いました。
しかし海に潜ると酔いもどこへやら、魚がわさわさ寄ってきて楽しかったです。
曇りの日で海中は寒いかと思いましたが、意外とそんなこともなく、海も青くてきれいでした。
待機中は船から餌やりもさせてもらえ、その間は酔いが楽でした。
機械の動かし方や耳抜きの仕方が英語＆身振りだったので大丈夫か！？と不安になりましたが大丈夫でした笑。
帰る前に10分でいいので着替える場所と時間があるといいな～と思います。

My spouse and I participated in a snorkeling tour. Our instructor, Chieko, provided explanations about Hawaii during the ride, which really got us excited. When we arrived at Hanauma Bay, the waves were calm and the weather was perfect, allowing us to swim close to sea turtles! I highly recommend this snorkeling experience. However, even though I took motion sickness medication, I still felt a bit seasick, so if you're prone to motion sickness, please be careful.

Thanks to our instructor Chieko, I feel like I'm falling in love with the charm of Hawaii.

夫婦2人でシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。
インストラクターのチエコさんが、送迎の車内からハワイの説明をして
頂き、気分が盛り上がった所でハナウマ湾に到着。
参加した日は波も穏やかでお天気にも恵まれ、ウミガメの近くで一緒に
泳ぐ事ができました！こちらのシュノーケル、おすすめです。
ただ、酔い止めを飲んでいたにも関わらず、波酔いしてしまったので、
酔いやすい方は、気を付けて下さい。

インストラクターのチエコさんのおかげで、ハワイの魅力にはまりそうです。

-very professional
-super friendly instructors
-we saw dolphins, turtles and fishes
-breathtaking view
-underwater pictures
-enough time to explore the faszinating nature
-interesting facts about dolphins and the island itself

I would definitely do it again - I had a fantastic time!!