All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We had a group of 6 adults who all had a great time. The staff were friendly and helpful. One female employee was extra helpful to my 83 year old uncle. The boat is nice and not too crowded with guests. We had a gorgeous day so our pics were beautiful in the clear, blue water. We had plenty of time to use the paddle boards and snorkel. The snorkeling was ok. The reef seems like it is dead. We saw a couple of turtles and small fish but not the best snorkeling I have done. We brought our own alcohol and the staff gave us some ice. Snacks were ok but I think for the price - lunch should be provided. It was one of our most expensive excursions. It was good transportation was included but we did have a rental car. The boats have bins to keep your belongings dry and safe. Bring a water proof cell phone case to take water / snorkel pics. Bring towels and sunscreen. It was nice to have a bathroom on board too. Music was playing but it was not a party vibe.

The best thing we did in Hawaii. The manta rays were so close & there were so many. Cannot recommend enough.

This was a relaxing trip with my family to snorkel and see the sea turtles by boat. I would recommend to anyone looking to venture out by boat.

I made a reservation for Wednesday after the park's closure, but I was really disappointed by the lack of fish. However, since both the ocean and the beach are beautiful, I think it’s worth going if you focus on enjoying the beautiful sea.

休園日後の水曜日に予約したのですが…凄く魚が少なくて残念でした。
ただ海もビーチも綺麗なので『綺麗な海を楽しむ』をメインにすると行く価値があるかと思います。

We had a good time bonding as a family, all the staff were very friendly and accommodating, even our bus transportation was smooth. We enjoyed most the banana boat ride and snorkeling. My husband took our video with a selfie stick while riding the banana boat and it was hilarious to watch all our faces! We went home with all smiles on our face. It’s worth what we paid for!

We participated as a couple with our child who is in the third grade. We chose a morning course in mid-June. The shallow area was indeed shallow, but for elementary school students, it was about 140 centimeters deep, so they couldn't touch the bottom at all. The shallowest part was just about reachable. The weather was cloudy with occasional sunshine, but it was very beautiful, and our child loved it. We rode together on a kayak as a group of four, sat on a paddleboard with just our child, and even let our child paddle alone while we held the rope.

The welcome food, donuts, seemed to be very delicious.

We participated in a set plan with a banana boat and an octopus boat, but the octopus boat was thrilling enough to be scary even for adults. (Next time, we probably won't participate.)

小学3.1年生の子供と夫婦とで参加。6月中旬午前中のコースを選びました。浅瀬は浅瀬でしたが、小学生は全く脚つかず深さ大体140センチ位。一番浅いところはどうにか着くかなぁといった深さ。天気は曇り時々晴れといった具合でしたが、とっても綺麗で子供も大絶賛。カヤックに4人で乗ったり、サップに子供と2人で座って乗ったり、はたまた子供のみ乗せて大人がヒモを持って子供1人でパドリングを楽しんだり。

ウェルカムフードとしてドーナッツもとてもおいしかった様子。

バナナボートとタコのボートのセットプランに参加したのですが、タコのボートは大人でも怖いくらいにスリル満点でした。(次はきっと参加しない)

The captain and the crew were amazing! Best part was the sandbar and enjoying the view of the island.

Had an amazing time. Jay was the best tour guide. Our kids did great and had a great time snorkeling.

The tide was just right for snorkeling. If the tide had been lower with the sandbar exposed, snorkeling would have been difficult. In addition to snorkeling, you can also experience SUP and kayaking. I wish I had tried SUP as well.

シュノーケリング目的だったので、潮位はちょうどよかった。サンドバーが出ている潮位だと、シュノーケリングは難しかったかな。シュノーケリングのほかに、SUPやカヤックも体験できます。ＳＵＰもやってみればよかった。

What can I say?
Sam and Macie were absolutely outstanding
We had a great time! I felt well taken care of - especially having had a knee replacement~
They were EXTREMLY helpful in every aspect!
The guides were hilarious outgoing and made us felt welcoming and comfortable the entire time! They were very informative! We had a blast!!! We had a party of six: my hub and I and four adult kids 18-22.
We seen turtles and all kinds of cool fish!
Thank you so much for an enjoyable excursion! This was worth it! Everyone loved it! Thanks for the memory! Hawaii 2025!
Thank you!!

Overall a fun experience. Staff is friendly and the sandbar is beautiful!
The overall tour is just a little too long and the boat is a little dirty.

This was my first experience, and the Japanese crew members were very entertaining, making it a fun experience for the kids as well. The final snorkeling was a bit nerve-wracking when clouds appeared, but when it cleared up, the color of the sea was beautiful, and we saw plenty of fish. The hamburger for lunch was also quite delicious, and my 5-year-old daughter was happily eating it! I want to practice swimming more and come back again!

今回初めての体験でしたが、日本人クルーの方もとても面白く、子供達も楽しい体験ができました。
最後のシュノーケリングは雲が出てくると少しドキドキしましたが晴れると海の色がとてもキレイでお魚もいっぱい見れました。そしてランチのハンバーガーもかなり美味しくて、５歳の娘もパクパク食べていました！またもっと泳ぎを練習してまた来たいです♪

This team is top notch, they took us to a great location. They provided a wealth of information on mantaray's while we prepared for the event. We had so much fun.

We had so much fun on this tour. Really great snorkeling. We found eels, puffer fish, and even an octopus.

Francesco and Ella were phenomenal. We had kids aged 9,5, and 3 with us. The two youngest were freaked out and didn’t want to go in the water. Francesco stayed with them while myself, my wife, and the 9 year old went snorkeling. Ella was very knowledgeable and patient. Thank you both for your hospitality and putting up with the kids. I recommend anyone try this out, it’s so much better than being on crowded boat, especially if you have kids.

First of all, Mason Captain's Japanese is incredibly good! I was surprised at how well he speaks, to the point where I thought he might be better than some Japanese people, as he learned it by ear.

We were the only Japanese people there, but he provided translations for all the announcements without slowing down the tempo, keeping everyone engaged. He is truly amazing.

The clientele was also great; there were elderly gentlemen and ladies who surprised me by snorkeling down to about 5 meters deep. Additionally, they opened the restrooms that were only for park members for us when we urgently needed them, which was very kind of them.

Before COVID, it seems that about 30-40% of the guests were Japanese, but after COVID, it appears that hardly any Japanese people have returned. However, even for those who are not good at English, there is really no trouble at all, and the food was delicious. It was the best activity, so I really hope everyone gets to experience it!

To Mason,
Wishing you and your fiancée happiness!
Thank you!

まず、メイソンキャプテンの日本語がめちゃくちゃ上手い！
耳で覚えたとのことですが、日本人より上手いんじゃないか、ってくらいのレベルでびっくりしちゃいました。

日本人は僕らだけでしたが、全部のアナウンスに和訳も添えてくれて、なのにテンポ落とさずに全員を盛り上げていて、本当にすごい人です。

客層も良く、高齢の殿方とご婦人もいらっしゃいましたが皆さんシュノーケルで5mくらいある底まで潜っていらっしゃったりしてびっくりしました。
あとパークメンバーオンリーのお手洗いを急を要していた我々のために開けてくれたりして、素敵な方々でした。

コロナ前までは3-4割は日本人のお客さんだったそうですが、アフターコロナはほとんど日本人が戻ってきてないそうです。
ただ、英語苦手な方でも本当に全く困らないし、ご飯も美味しくて最高のアクティビティだったので、是非みんな行ってみて欲しいです！

toメイソンさん
婚約者の方とお幸せに！
ありがとうございました！

I had a great time swimming with turtles in the beautiful sea. On the way to the sandbar by boat, I was able to see many turtles, and it was wonderful to snorkel while watching them. The captain and crew were cheerful and made the tour enjoyable, and I am very satisfied. There was also a crew member who was fluent in Japanese, which made it easy to enjoy the experience without any difficulties.

きれいな海でカメと泳げて楽しかったです。船でサンドバーへ向かうときにもたくさんのカメを見ることができ、カメを見ながらシュノーケリングできて良かったです。キャプテンもクルーも明るく楽しくツアーを盛り上げていただき大変満足しています。クルーの方に日本語が堪能な方もいて不自由なく楽しめました。

The water was unreal. It was so beautiful like out of a movie. The staff were wonderful and overall great experience.

From the captain to his crew to the boat, it was all perfect. We had the perfect day even with a 17 month old with us. The crew and captain Dante were so accommodating and welcoming. We would definitely recommend this tour for your family.

We went banana boating with elementary school children, middle school students, and adults. I hesitated to add the banana boat because it increased the price, but it was the right decision. We saw a lot of sea turtles. Just when I thought I could see their heads, there were many around the boat, which was moving. It might have become my best memory in Hawaii.

We could also do various other activities, and I was able to see many fish while keeping my feet in the water during snorkeling, which was great. Since it was a morning plan, the water was very shallow, and the children could touch the bottom, which was reassuring. I was torn between this and other options, but choosing this one was the right choice.

I thought I might get seasick on the boat, but I didn't. The wind was very strong, so it might be cold afterward. The staff members were very entertaining and fun. The only downside was that the Japanese guide was a bit strict.

小学生の子どもと中学生と大人でバナナボートに乗りました。
バナナボートを付けるだけで値段が上がるので、どうしようか迷いましたが、付けて正解でした。
ウミガメがたくさん見れました。頭が見える！と思ったら、ボートの周りに沢山いたので、感動しました。
ハワイで1番の思い出になったかもしれません。
その他のアクティビティも色々出来て、シュノーケルも足を付けたまま魚を沢山見れたので、良かったです。
午前中のプランでしたので、とても浅くて、子どもも足が付いたので安心でした。他のと迷いましたが、これにして正解でした。
船は酔うかと思いましたが酔いませんでした。
風がとても強かったです。その為終わった後は寒いかもしれません。
スタッフの方々もとても面白くて楽しかったです。唯一日本人ガイドの方がきつかったのが残念でした

We had an outstanding time
Everything was perfect. The place, the sandbar, the landscape, The boat, the materials and the amazing crew. Thanks again for Everything

The ocean was incredibly beautiful! The staff's service spirit is wonderful! They carefully teach you how to paddleboard and there are Japanese staff members, which is reassuring. Also, when you come back from the sea and are on the boat, they offer warm tea, which was a nice touch! The low tide was off schedule, so the sandy beach didn't appear, but I had plenty of fun with the activities!

海がめちゃくちゃキレイでした！
スタッフの皆さんのサービス精神が素晴らしいです！サップなど乗り方を丁寧に教えてくれます。日本人スタッフの方もいて安心ですし、海から上がって船内にいると温かいお茶をだしてくれる心遣いもよかったです！
干潮の時間がずれていたので、砂浜は出ませんでしたか、アクティビティで十分楽しめました～

We had a fun time on this excursion from the boat tide to the snorkeling to the trying s dup for first time to relaxing on the floating lounge either a beer. Only negative for me was having to wear a lifejacket while in the water. The crew were nice and helpful too

I was very satisfied with the lucky tour filled with rainbows, sunsets, dolphins, and manta rays. I requested hotel pickup as it was included in the tour, but since most people rent cars on the Big Island, that might have been a better option. It's essential to prepare a jacket for the return boat ride, as it gets cold and chilly. I had a great time!

レインボー🌈、サンセット、ドルフィン、マンタ満載のラッキーなツアーで大満足です
ホテルでのピックアップがツアーに含まれていたのでお願いしましたが、ハワイ島はレンタカーを借りる人がほとんどなのでその方が良かったかなぁ
帰りの船の中は身体が冷えて寒くなるので上着の準備は必須ですね
楽しかったです

息子の初めて入る海！妻の初めての海外旅行！妻のご両親と一緒に初めての宿泊&40年ぶりのハワイ旅行！全てが楽しくなった1日でした！またハワイ旅行の時はツアーに参加したいと思ってます！

In our group, we were the only Japanese participants. There were also children aged 6 and 8, but having a Japanese guide was a great help. We were able to meet dolphins safely, and during snorkeling, the guide took care of the children, which made the adults feel at ease.

グループの中で日本人は私たちのみでした。
6歳、8歳の子どもも参加しましたが日本人ガイドの方がついてくれて大変助かりました。
無事イルカにも出会えましたし、シュノーケリングでもガイドの方が子どもを連れて見てくれたので大人も安心できました。

I enjoyed both the activities and the snorkeling tour. However, I chose to participate on a day when the tour coincided with low tide, hoping to see the sandbar appear, but even at low tide, the sandbar did not show up, and the sea... It's disappointing. It was supposed to be a medium tide, but maybe it needs to be a day with a lower tide...

アクティビティもシュノーケリングツアーも楽しめました。
ただ、サンドバーが出現するのを狙って、丁度干潮の時間帯にツアーが当たる日を選んで参加してみましたが、干潮になってもサンドバーは現れず、海の中・・・
残念です。中潮の予定でしたが、もっと潮が引く日じゃないと駄目なのかもです。。。

I truly enjoyed this so much it was very chill, the snorkeling was better than an actual snorkeling trip we took while here, paddle boarding and kayaking too. The staff was amazing and the on board entertainment was fantastic!

This tour was efficient, the ride out was smooth, and we got to see tons of ocean activity!!

Great experience we all had so much fun all 14 of us worth the price. The staff was amazing and friendly and very helpful