All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was a tour that my husband, who loves the ocean and animals, had been longing for. The large rubber boat we boarded just before it got dark was thrilling, almost making us feel like we would be thrown off due to the speed and waves, but we all arrived at our destination while squealing with excitement. We quickly grabbed onto a long float and began observing the mantas. As we floated still, mantas came one after another, starting to spin while opening their large mouths incredibly close to us. I had never seen such a sight! It was breathtaking. While waiting patiently for the mantas, I felt a bit of chill, but when they came close, I forgot the cold and was completely captivated. I think this is definitely an experience you should have when visiting the Big Island of Hawaii.

海と動物が好きな夫が切望していたツアーでした。暗くなる直前に乗り込んだ大型ゴムボートはスピードと波で振り落とされそうなほどスリリングでしたが、乗客皆でキャーキャー言いながら目的の場所に着きました。すぐに長い浮きに捕まってのマンタ見学となり、じっと浮いているとマンタが次から次へとやってきて、信じられないほど近くで大きな口を開けながらクルクルと回転しはじめました。こんな光景は見たことない！感激でした。ジッとマンタを待っているときはちょっと寒さが沁みてきますが、マンタが近くに来てくれたら寒さも忘れて見入ってしまいました。ハワイ島に行ったら是非体験するべきオプションかと思います。

Overall, I was satisfied with the service, but the heavy rain made the sea very rough and the visibility wasn't great. Still, it was cleaner compared to the seas in Japan... It's understandable given the weather, but it's disappointing considering the high price I paid. I would like to try again next time.

サービスは全体的に満足ですが、何と言っても大雨で海は大荒れ、透明度もイマイチ。それでも日本の海に比べたら綺麗でしたが…天候のせいなので仕方ないのですが、高いお金を払っただけに残念です。次回またリベンジしたいです。

Meeting early in the morning was tough, and I was sleepy, but when I got to swim in the ocean and encountered a pod of dolphins, it was simply "moving"! There was even a baby dolphin about the size of a football!

At the snorkeling spot, a wild turtle came up to the surface for air right in front of me. It was so cute.

Since it was November, it was a bit chilly...

早朝の集合で、眠たかったけど海に入りイルカの群れに出会えた時は、”感動”の一言！
アメフトボールぐらいのサイズの赤ちゃんイルカもいました！

シュノーケリングポイントでは、目の前に野生のカメが、空気を吸いに海面に。
とってもかわいかったです。

１１月だったので、少し寒かったかな。。。

What a great crew, we had so much fun and the crew was just fabulous, can't say enough about them.

As November is approaching, it was a bit chilly, but the water clarity was beautiful, allowing us to see all the way to the bottom! However, it gets cold when you come out, so you'll need dry clothes. There were Japanese staff members who kindly checked on us multiple times to see if we were okay and even took photos for us. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any sea turtles, but we had a wonderful experience snorkeling for the first time.

もうすぐ11月という事で、少し冷たかったですが、うちの透明度は底まで見れて綺麗でした‼︎ただ、上がった時が寒いので濡れてない服が必要です。
日本人のスタッフもいて、酔っていないか何度も声を掛けてくれたり写真のシャッターを押してくれたりと本当に親切でした。
残念ながら、私たちは海ガメに出会えませんでしたが、初めてのシュノーケリング素敵な経験ができました。

Due to bad weather the day before, we weren't sure if the tour would take place until we arrived on site. Although we set sail, the rough sea caused many people to get seasick. Fortunately, my husband and I had taken motion sickness medication beforehand, so we were fine, but I recommend that even those who usually don’t get seasick take some medication when participating (laughs).

Until the last moment, we weren't sure if we would see dolphins, but the captain and the guide were very dedicated in searching for them, and we were able to see dolphins safely. Because the sea was rough, we could only dive once, but it was still a very satisfying experience. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

前日の悪天候により、当日現地に着くまでツアーが催行できるかわからない状態でした。
出航はしたものの、あまりの海の荒れように船酔い者が続出の状態…わたしたち夫婦は二人とも事前に酔い止めを飲んでいたので問題なかったですが、参加される際は普段酔わない方も酔い止めの服用をおすすめします(笑)
ぎりぎりまでイルカが見れるかわからない状態でしたが、船長さんはじめガイドの方がとても熱心にイルカを探してくれ無事にイルカを見ることができました＾＾海が荒れていたため1回しか海に潜ることはできませんでしたが、それでもとても満足度の高い体験になりました。またハワイに行った際はもう一度参加したいと思います★

The sandbar was of course wonderful, and snorkeling was very enjoyable! There were many tropical fish, and above all, I was able to see sea turtles up close, which I think made for a lovely Hawaiian experience. I highly recommend it!

サンドバーはもちろん、シュノーケリングがとても楽しかったです！
熱帯魚もたくさんいましたし、何よりウミガメを近くで見ることができ、ハワイらしい素敵な体験ができたと思います♪おすすめです★

The manta ray came close enough for me to see its face, body, and mouth, and while I shouldn't touch it, it got within touching distance... I was scared, but I had an amazing time observing the manta ray.

マンタの顔、身体、口全てにおいて近くまで接近してきて、触ってはいけないのですが、向こうから触れる距離に来てしまい・・・
怖かったですが、すごい楽しくマンタを見ることができました。

I couldn't meet the dolphins. However, the first bus at 5 AM was filled with discussions about seasickness bracelets and purchasing photos, and in the end, I couldn't see them... There were activities, but they were things I could do elsewhere... I'm not sure if other tour companies saw dolphins at different locations that day, but I won't participate again next time.

イルカに会えませんでした。
しかし、最初のバス朝５時から船酔いブレスレッドや写真の購入等の商売の話で、
結局みれず・・・アクテビティはあったが、他でも出来る内容だったり、、、
他社のイルカウオッチとは違う場所で、他社業者ツアーがその日みれたかわかりませんが、
次回参加はしないです。

We went on our honeymoon. The weather was perfect on the day, and the staff's funny and energetic talks kept the atmosphere bright and enjoyable throughout. The main dolphin swim was also fortunate, as we encountered a pod of over 20 to 30 dolphins just by sight. Moreover, we were lucky enough to see sea turtles surface twice, and we were able to swim alongside them. Of course, the schools of fish were beautiful, and we were able to capture a lot of footage with our underwater camera and video. The snapshots taken by the camera staff were available for purchase, and there were many data points and scenes, which were quite good. Paddleboarding and kayaking were also new experiences for me, but with the guide present, I felt safe trying it despite my lack of skill. The scenery of the surrounding mountains was also stunning, and I had a refreshing time dancing hula cheerfully with the staff and other tour participants, making for a wonderfully fun half-day that felt like a dream! It was the most memorable activity of our time in Hawaii.

新婚旅行で行きました。当日は天候に恵まれ、スタッフの方の面白く元気なトークで終始明るく楽しめました。メインのイルカとスイムもコンディションに恵まれ、目で見ただけでも20～30頭以上のイルカの群れに出会いました。しかも、ラッキーなことにウミガメがぷか～りと2回も浮かんできて、周りで一緒に泳いだりもできました。もちろん魚群も綺麗で水中カメラやビデオに沢山の映像収めることができ、またカメラスタッフの方のスナップも有料購入ですがデータ数もシーンも多くかなり良いものでした。またパドルやカヤック遊びも初体験でしたがガイドの方がいるので下手な私も安心してトライできました。海だけでなく周りの山々の景色も素晴らしく、気分爽快でスタッフ、ツアー参加者の人達と陽気にフラダンスを踊り、とても楽しい夢のような半日を過ごせました！ハワイで一番思い出に残るアクティビティでした。

Our guide, I believe his name is Roger, was helpful and informative. He made it enjoyable and a very memorable experience. Told us about the different islands and other facts about the sea life. We saw several sea turtles and other colorful fish.

When we arrived at Sheraton's Point, we saw the shadow of a manta ray and immediately jumped into the water, but it never showed up. We held onto a flat rope while waiting, but it swayed with the waves and moved below, so it wasn't much support. Eventually, I grabbed onto the board directly. I was only breathing through my mouth, swaying up and down and side to side, and after half of the people got seasick and gave up to return to the boat, a few manta rays finally passed by, and that was the end of it. I chose a company that allows you to participate again if you don't encounter manta rays, but since I did see a few, I consider it a graduation of sorts. People who participated with two other companies on the same day said, "As soon as we got in the water, a manta did a flip right in front of us," and "We saw so many," which made it even more disappointing that we didn't have a day with manta rays. There were clouds on the horizon, and we were unlucky enough not to see the sunset, which was highly rated in the reviews.

シェラトン沖のポイントに着くとマンタの影が見え、すぐ海に入りましたが、その後一向に現れませんでした。
平たい紐に掴まって待ちますが、波にユラユラ漂うし下にも動くので支えにならず、途中からボードに直接掴まりました。
口呼吸のみで上下左右に揺られ続け、半数の人が気分が悪くなりギブアップして船に戻った後、ようやく数枚のマンタが通過して行き終了。
マンタに遭遇出来なかったら再度参加出来る会社を選びましたが、一応見られたので卒業。
同じ日に別の2社で参加した人達は「海に入るや否やマンタが鼻先で宙返りした」「いっぱい見られました」と言っており、マンタがいなかった日ではない所がさらに残念です。
水平線に雲が懸かっていて、クチコミで評判の夕日さえ見られないという運の悪さでした。

I arrived at the port an hour early and while I was walking in the beautiful park by the coast, I was able to see two sea turtles basking in the sun. I highly recommend it. There was apparently only one manta ray, but it was amazing how it flipped and came right in front of me multiple times.

1時間早く港に着いて海岸にあるきれいな公園を散歩してたら甲羅干ししてるウミガメ2匹を見ることができました。おすすめです。マンタは1匹だったらしいですが、宙返りして何回も目の前にやって来るのがすごかったです。

This tour was made awesome by the tour guide. He knew so much and he put us at ease the whole way through.

It is like an island in island. Beautiful location, beach & fishes...

Driver was on time and very good with quick explanation with equipment and what to do.

I will do it again...

During the break in our company trip schedule, five women in their 40s and 50s participated. After watching a video about environmental awareness, we were mindful of our impact on fish and coral as we headed to the sea. With guidance from Dan and Chieko, we felt very safe and enjoyed snorkeling. Some of our group hadn't been in the ocean for years, but with the wetsuits we borrowed in advance, we swam close to the rocky areas without feeling anxious, allowing us to relax and enjoy swimming. We even encountered two turtles! We left the sea feeling very satisfied. Thank you for accommodating those who wanted to stop by Diamond Head along the way. While we were anxious about how President Trump's visit would affect our schedule, you provided various advice, and everyone was able to return safely to the hotel. Thank you for everything.

社員旅行のスケジュールの合間に
女性40代から50代の5人で参加しました。環境に配慮するビデオ観てから、魚とサンゴへの配慮をしっかり意識していざ海へ。
ダンとチエコの案内でとても安心して、
シュノーケルを楽しめました。
何年かぶりの海に入る仲間も居ましたが、事前に借りたウエットスーツで
岩場ギリギリに泳ぐ時も、ハラハラせず、
リラックスして、泳ぎをたのしめました。
亀2匹にも遭遇！大満足で海を後にしました。途中、ダイヤモンドヘッドへの途中下車組にも対応下さりありがとうございました。トランプ大統領訪問にスケジュールがどうなるかとハラハラしながら
色々アドバイス下さり、皆無事ホテルに戻ってこれました。
色々ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day of our visit, but it was great to see so many rays and sea turtles. While snorkeling, I encountered a sea turtle resting in a coral nook, and I was able to touch its shell as it surfaced for air. The shell of the green sea turtle, which was about 60 cm long, had several barnacles on it, giving it a dignified appearance that suggested it was quite old.

当日はあいにくの曇模様で下が、エイやウミガメがたくさん見えたのは良かったです。シュノーケリングの時にはサンゴのくぼみで休んでいたウミガメがいて、息つぎに浮上して来たところで甲羅にタッチすることができました。体長60cmはあろうかというミドリウミガメの甲羅にはフジツボが何個かついていて年齢を重ねていると貫禄がありました。

Amazing crew and couldn't have asked for anything else!!! Friendly and never overbearing, we saw 6 or 7 enormous turtles!!! Great drinks. Highly recommended!!

This excursion was our first snorkeling excursion in the Pacific Ocean, and it was our first excursion during our trip to O'ahu. The whole experience was outstanding. Veltra called us the day before to confirm the reservation and advise us where to meet the van and when. The driver from Kaimana Tours arrived within the allowed time period, and he was courteous and informative. He told us exactly what to expect when we arrived--including paying the $7.50 park admission fee (per person) completing the conservation education presentation (10-15 minutes, tops), and meeting him afterward (where and when). He passed around a chart of the types of sea life we would see in the bay. The view was breath-taking. The beach was beautiful. The staff were helpful and friendly. The snorkeling was great. Lifeguards were attentive--even using amplified sound at one point to caution some poor swimmers that they needed to move closer to the beach. Afterward, the driver met us when and where he had told us, and we were all on our way back to our hotels.

I highly recommend everyone to do this excursion! This was probably the highlight of my whole trip to O’ahu during 10/19-10/25. From the hospitality of the staff to the excursion activities itself, I would want to do this every time I come back!

I also met a gentleman (the one that provides entertainment during lunch) and he was making handmade bracelets with palm leaves. If any of the staff can help me out in getting in contact with him - because I recently lost my anklet he made when I came back to the mainland, that would be great!

Other than that, literally best time of my life!!

When we arrived at the harbor in Kaneohe Bay, we were hit by a torrential downpour and were worried about whether we could set out to sea, but it stopped after about 10 minutes and we were able to depart safely. The water level was a bit high that day, reaching up to our thighs at the shallowest point. Perhaps because of the rain, the water was cold and slightly murky, but we were able to enjoy the emerald green sea typical of a sandbar.

The hamburger for lunch was surprisingly delicious, and the staff were cheerful, creating a great atmosphere. During the sea turtle watching, we encountered not only sea turtles but also a rare manta ray, and while snorkeling, we were able to swim alongside the sea turtles. Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience.

カネオヘ湾の港に着いたときに土砂降りの雨に見舞われ海に出れるか不安でしたが、10分ほどで止み無事に出港。この日は少し水位が高めで一番浅くて太ももあたりでした。雨が降ったからか水が冷たく少し濁り気味でしたが、サンドバーらしいエメラルドグリーンの海を楽しむことが出来ました。
ランチのハンバーガーも予想以上に美味しく、スタッフも明るくて良い雰囲気で過ごせました。
海ガメウォッチングで海ガメはもちろんレアなマンタに遭遇し、シュノーケリングでは海ガメと一緒に泳げたりと、総合的にはとても満足度が高かったです。

At first, I was anxious because we were meeting at the location with a rental car. However, the staff were all Japanese and very friendly, which made me feel at ease. It was great to see sea turtles up close. The food was also satisfying.

最初レンタカーで現地集合だったので不安でした。しかしスタッフも日本人でとてもフレンドリーな方ばかりで安心できました。海ガメも間近で見れて良かったです。料理も満足のいくものでした。

At first, we couldn't find them, and I was worried we might not see any dolphins. However, once we confirmed the presence of a pod, it was amazing to encounter so many dolphins. They swam alongside the boat and even jumped out of the water, which was just fantastic.

最初見つからず、ダメなのか的からのイルカの群れの確認連絡、そして沢山のイルカ達に出逢い船に上がってからの並走をしてくれたり、飛んでくれたり最高でした。

I didn't expect manta rays to come so close. I was told not to touch them, but it felt like the manta rays were bumping into me!

こんなに近くまでマンタが寄ってくるとは、思いませんでした。触らないように言われましたが、マンタの方からわたしに体当たりしてくるような感じでした！

Due to a change in the trade winds a few days ago, my son was stung by a Portuguese man o' war (electric jellyfish) that washed ashore. It was quite a situation, but the beach is truly beautiful and a wonderful place. After receiving first aid, my son relaxed on the grassy area.

I think many Japanese people are not very aware of the dangers of the Portuguese man o' war, so for those with children, it's important to do some image searches beforehand and be cautious not to touch them. It seems that they can wash up not only in Kailua but also in Lanikai and Waikiki. Additionally, jellyfish warnings are issued about 9 to 12 days after a full moon.

貿易風の流れが数日前から変わった影響で流れ着いたカツオノエボシ（電気クラゲ）に息子が刺されて、大変でしたが、ビーチは本当に綺麗で、素敵なところです。
刺された息子は応急処置後、芝生の広場でのんびり休息していました。
日本人はあまりカツオノエボシの怖さを知らないと思うので、お子様連れの方は、事前に画像検索などをして、触ったりしないように注意が必要ですね・・・。
カイルアだけでなく、ラニカイ、ワイキキでも漂着することがあるそう。
また満月の9～12日後はクラゲ注意報が出るそうですよ。

We all experienced kayaking for the first time in our lives. It was fun. Snorkeling was also fun and food was good too.

It seems that it is almost never the case that the sand appears at low tide as mentioned in the title. By the way, I heard that there hasn't been any sand visible this year. The crew members are very nice people. I was able to see turtles. The snorkeling was not great, with few fish. If you're bringing small children, make sure to take floaties with you. You should abandon any sweet thoughts of seeing a beautiful sandbar like I did.

題のように干潮になって砂が現れることは、ほぼないようです。
ちなみに今年に入って砂が見れた事はないと聞きました。
クルーの皆さんはとても良い方達です。
亀は見れました。
シュノーケリングは魚も少なく微妙です。
小さい子供連れの方は浮輪などを持っていくようにしましょう。
自分の時は綺麗なサンドバーが見れるなど、甘い考えは捨てた方がいいでしょう。

In the morning, it was raining, and I felt very disappointed, but by the time we boarded the boat, the rain had stopped and the sun came out! The sandbar had water up to my waist and chest, and I thought it might have been better to check the tide before booking. However, during the snorkeling afterward, it quickly became deep from the sandbar, and I was moved to see corals, fish, and turtles! I booked the package with breakfast, and it was very delicious. The instructors were fun yet efficient. Thank you for the valuable experience!

朝は雨が降っており、とても残念に思っていましたが、船に乗る頃は雨も止み日も出てきました！
サンドバーは水が腰から胸のあたりまであり、潮の満ち引きを調べて申し込んだ方が良かったかなとは思いました。
でも、そのあとのシュノーケリングではサンドバーから一気に深くなりサンゴや魚たちや亀も見れて感動しまた！
朝食付きで申し込みましたが、とても美味しくて良かったです。
インストラクターの方々も楽しいながらもキビキビとしていました。
貴重な体験をありがとうございます！

The view underwater was incredibly beautiful! Even from the boat, the water was so clear, and I could see fish and turtles. The instructors were all very entertaining, and it was a lot of fun! However, my most bitter memory was getting seasick. Perhaps it was because the waves were high on the day I participated, but even taking motion sickness medication had no effect at all. I was down for about a third of the time. I recommend getting plenty of sleep and participating in a good condition.

海の中に入るとすごくキレイな景色でした！
船の上から見ても水中がすごく透き通っていて、魚も亀も見れました。
インストラクターさんも皆さんとても面白い方ばかりで、楽しかったです！
が…、一番の苦い思い出が船酔い。参加した日が波が高かったからか、酔い止めを飲んでもまったく効果がないほど。
1/3はダウンしていました。十分に睡眠を取り、快調な状態での参加をお勧めします。

I searched for dolphins for a long time, and I was finally able to meet them, which was very moving! Both the sea and the mountains were beautiful, and I was captivated by the power of nature. Also, regarding the honeymoon plan, I was told that I would receive photos later, but I haven't received them yet. Thank you in advance.

長い間イルカを探し、ようやく会えることができ、感動しました！！海も山も綺麗で自然の力に魅力されました。
あと、ハネムナープランで、後から写真を頂けるとのことでしたが、未だ頂いてないです。宜しくお願い致します。