All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It is recommended to do dolphin watching from the second floor, but when I participated, we were on a rather small boat that took the waves head-on, so everyone was feeling quite queasy. Motion sickness medication is a must! Even those who are confident should take it! There were some who still felt sick despite taking it. However, the dolphins are truly amazing. It feels more like being in the same space rather than swimming together, but there were so many of them! At first, I hesitated to jump off the boat, but if you get stuck there, it delays those behind you from jumping in, and someone at the back said they missed seeing the dolphins the first time. However, they do change the order for the second jump. The order of jumping is determined by where you sit, so if you can sit around the middle, you won't be last for both the first and second jumps, making it relatively easier to see the dolphins. I was a bit sad that there were no names like "Dolphin Teacher" or "Turtle Professor" as mentioned in the reviews (laughs), but it was the best experience!! The guide's love for Hawaii and nature really came through. Like a dolphin university, I don't need other activities, but I want to jump in about five times! I wanted to stay in the ocean even longer. It would be amazing if there were longer sessions (extra classes!? laughs)!! I definitely want to participate again.

詳細に『イルカウォッチングなら2階からがオススメ』と書いてありますが、私が参加した時はだいぶ小さな船で、波をもろに受けるので、みんなグロッキーになっていました。酔い止めは必須！自信ある方も飲んでおいた方がいいです！飲んでも酔っている方いました。ただ、イルカは本当にすごいです。一緒に泳ぐというよりは、同じ空間にいる。という感じですが、たくさんいました！最初船から飛び込むのは少し躊躇しますが、そこでつまってしまうと、後ろの方が飛び込むのが遅くなり、一回目後ろの方はイルカに会えなかったと言っていました。ただ、ちゃんと、二回目の時は飛び込む順番を変えてくれます。座った場所で、飛び込む順番が決まるので、真ん中あたりに座れると、一回目も二回目も最後ということは無いので、比較的イルカを見やすいかもしれません。クチコミにあるように、イルカ先生、亀教授という呼び名が無かったのが少し寂しかったです(笑)
が、最高でした！！ガイドさんが、ハワイや自然を愛しているのが伝わってきました。
イルカ大学みたいに、他の種目はいらないけど、5回位飛び込みたい！もっともっと海に居たかったです。中学の内容でもっと長く(居残り授業！？笑)があれば最高です！！
また是非参加したいです。

I had checked the low and high tides in advance, so I thought I wouldn't be able to walk easily on the sandbar, and that turned out to be true. I think it's best for participants to expect water levels up to about waist height. However, the staff's energy was fantastic, and I thoroughly enjoyed activities like volleyball, snorkeling, and lunch! If you're lucky, you can see a few sea turtles; I spotted five and was able to swim with two of them! Lucky!! One point to note is that it can get quite chilly on the boat when the weather is cloudy, so it's essential to have something to wear on top.

事前に干潮、満潮は調べていたのでサンドバーの上をスタスタ歩くことはできないだろうと思っていたらその通りでした。腰ぐらいの高さまでは普通にあるものだと思って参加された方がいいかと思います。ただ、スタッフさん皆さんのテンションは最高でバレーボール、シュノーケリング、昼食など存分に楽しめました！ウミガメも運が良ければ数匹見れます、私は5匹見つけ、2匹と一緒に泳げました！ラッキー！！1点だけ、移動する際の船の上は天候が曇りだと結構冷えるので、上に羽織るものは必須です。

You can only have this kind of experience in Hawaii. It's just so close! In fact, we encountered them several times. As soon as we turned on the LED lights on the SUP boards for everyone to catch, the mantas came right over.

It was like a scene from an aquarium. They are just so big. They swim by really close with their mouths open, eating the plankton attracted by the light. They are about the size of two people, which is a bit scary.

By the way, before reaching the mantas, we also got to see a very beautiful sunset.

It was a thoroughly satisfying tour!!

こんな体験はハワイしかできない。とにかく近い！というか何度か当たりました。。
そしてマンタと遭遇するタイミングが早い早い。みんなで捕まる用のSUPボードのLEDライトを点けるとすぐにマンタが寄ってきました。
水族館で見るような光景。とにかく大きい。光で集まったプランクトンを食べているので、口を空けたままめちゃ近くをすれ違います。人間二人分くらいの大きさかな。ちょっとこわいくらい。
ちなみにマンタの場所に到達する前にとても美しい夕日も見られます。
色々大満足なツアーです！！

I encountered a large number of dolphins—countless, really. On this day, I was lucky to spot dolphins right after getting on the boat. We swam with them for about an hour without moving. The dolphins jumped and were very playful.

In the water, some were sleeping while others were active; the active ones would come up to the surface and then swim close to us repeatedly. The sleeping ones floated in deeper waters. The sound of the dolphins chirping could be heard all around, making it a truly precious experience.

This tour might be canceled soon, but I’m really glad I was able to participate. By the way, even if you can't swim, they provide flotation devices, so you can still join. If you go to Hawaii, you definitely should do this! Lastly, thank you so much to the captain who took us back and shared various things about Kona.

大量のイルカちゃんと遭遇。数え切れないくらい。。
この日はラッキーで船で移動してすぐにイルカと遭遇しました。そしてそのまま移動することなく１時間程泳いでました。
イルカもジャンプしてくれたり、サービス精神旺盛です。
水中は寝てる子と活動してる子がいて、活動してる子は気ままに水面に上がっては近づいての繰り返し。寝てる子は深いところでプカプカ。
イルカのキュイキュイという声があちらこちらで聞こえていて、とても貴重な体験となりました。
もしかしたらもうすぐ中止になってしまうかもしれないツアーですが、参加できて本当に良かった。
ちなみに泳げなくても浮具を貸してくれるので参加できます。ハワイにいったら絶対やったほうがいいです！
最後に、帰り送っていただいた船長さん、コナのことも色々教えて頂いて、本当にありがとうございました(*^^*)

We arrived early with the rental car, applied sunscreen, and were fully prepared! However, despite that, my calves and the back of my thighs got really sunburned from snorkeling. Among the dozen participants, we were the only Japanese couple. We traveled by speedboat and arrived at the snorkeling spot, where the water was clear and there were plenty of fish. We had sandwiches for lunch and moved a little, but during the second snorkeling session, there wasn't much change since we only moved a few hundred meters, which was disappointing. On the way back, we stopped at several places eroded by waves, and the captain explained everything in English, but we were completely lost. We also encountered a pod of dolphins, and the dolphin jumps were heart-melting.

レンタカーで早めに到着、日焼け止めを塗って準備万端！
それでも、シュノーケルの体制から、ふくらはぎから太もも
の裏がメチャ焼けました。
十数人の参加者の中で、日本人は私たち夫婦のみ
スピードゴムボートで移動し、シュノーケルスポットに到着
透明度も良くお魚もたくさんいました。
お昼にサンドイッチを頂き少し移動、二度目のシュノーケルでしたが、
数百メートル移動しただけなのであまり変化無しでそこは残念でした。
帰りは、数か所波で浸食された場所で止まりキャプテンが説明
もちろん英語で、私たちはチンプンカンプン((+_+))
イルカの群れにも会えドルフィンジャンプに胸キュンでした。

I waited for several minutes at Manta Spot, holding onto a surfboard with a light and grip. I spotted a manta ray on the ocean floor! It was far and dark, but then, just once, the manta ray approached quickly while showing its belly! That was the only time I saw it. I was surprised by the number of divers on the ocean floor compared to the manta rays.

ライト付きサーフボードにグリップが付いた物につかまりマンタスポットでひたすら待つ事
数十分、海底にマンタ発見！遠いし暗いし・・・と思っていたら一度だけお腹を見せながら
マンタが急接近！！それっきりでした。
マンタより海底にいるダイバーの数にビックリでした。

I made a reservation after arriving on-site, and although the content was compact, I was very satisfied. It's perfect for times when you have a packed schedule and only need a minimum amount of time, like just in the morning. Even though it's not far from Waikiki, I saw so many sea turtles! There was a group of five honu as well! And the crew member looked just like Orlando Bloom, which was quite mesmerizing (laughs). I would love to participate again someday.

現地についてから予約したのですが、コンパクトな内容なのですがとても満足感はありました。
最低限の時間でいいので、予定が詰まっていて午前中だけ、、、みたいな時にぴったりかと思います。ワイキキから程遠くないところなのに、ウミガメがめちゃめちゃ沢山見れました！！5匹の群れのホヌ達もいました！
そしてクルーの方がオーランド・ブルームに激似で見とれました(笑)
またいつか参加したいです。

Great time, my husband and I throughly enjoyed ourselves and would recommended this to anyone, at any age, as well as at any health issues, we both felt extremely safe and you did not need to know how to swim.

My husband is not in the best of health and it was a great experience on his bucket list.

The day before and the day before that, I heard that no dolphins were seen at all. However, contrary to my worries, many dolphins appeared! The baby dolphins were tiny and adorable! There were many honeymooners, including us. Since the sun is strong while moving on the boat, it's better to have a rash guard or something similar.

前日、前々日はまったくイルカが見られなかったと
お話に聞きながらのスタートでしたが。
不安をよそに沢山のイルカか現れてくれました！
赤ちゃんイルカはちっちゃくて可愛かった！
私達ふくめ、ハネムーナーが多かったです。
ボートでの移動は日差しが強いので、
ラッシュガード等あったほうがいいです。

The pick up was right on time and was greeted by a very knowledable and talented host who gave us information about the island and the adventure ahead of us. He also sang us songs and got to know each of us. The first part of the adventure was to board 2 katamarans and sail to the sandbar. The crew was also very knowledgeable and made sure we all knew what to do. They spoke many languages so everyone was cut in. The sandbar is amazing where you wade in waste deep water and enjoy the company of other travelers or play water volleyball. After that we boarded the boat and went to see the green sea turtles which we all over the area while the crew prepared lunch. The lunch was a grilled burger which was vert flavorful and juicy. All the fixings were available along with baked beans, potato salad etc. soft drinks, ice tea, hot tea and coffee were free and beer and wine was available for purchase. After lunch we sailed to the reef where we readied for snorkeling. All equipment was available from masks, snorkels, fins and life jackets. The crew kept an eagle eye on all of us to ensure our safety. The snorkeling was wonderful with a nice display of fish and some turtles who didn’t mind us being there. My wife came face to face with a turtle and went above water for air the went back under with the turtle. This was one of the best adventures we’ve had and can be enjoyed by all ages. We had young people and I am 66 years so all ages can enjoy. The crew saw to our every need from helping us to put equipment on to helping the first times who seemed to enjoy it the most. After that we headed back to shore, the bus and our ride home. I can’t say anything but good about this adventure and will do it again next year when we return. The driver, the host and the crew made this a very perfect day for us❤️❤️❤️

We searched for dolphins from the boat and when we found them, we jumped into the sea. There were times when I could only see them at the surface because they were swimming slowly, but the staff prioritized those who hadn't seen them yet and let us into the water, so I was able to see them safely. The sea was beautiful, and I was also able to see sea turtles from the boat, making it a very satisfying tour!

船からイルカを探し、イルカを見つけては海の中へ。泳ぐのが遅くて水面でしかみれなかったときもありましたが、係りの方が見れてない人優先で海に入れてくれたので無事に見ることができました。
海がキレイだったので船の上からはウミガメも見ることができとても満足なツアーでした！

This is my third time participating in this tour. I have joined tours from other companies, but the Angel's Sea from All Hawaii Cruise is the most fun. This is what an American hamburger is all about! Thanks to the fun staff, my excitement starts from the welcome bus, and the lunch hamburger is incredibly delicious!

このツアー参加は3度目です。他社のツアーにも参加したことがありますが、オールハワイクルーズの天使の海が一番楽しいです。これぞアメリカンハンバーガーですね！楽しいスタッフの方のおかげで、お迎えのバス内からテンション上がりますし、なんてったってランチのハンバーガーがピカ一美味い！

This is my second time participating. Last time, I only swam a little because it was my first time snorkeling, but this time I swam around the coral reef. As a result, I was able to swim with sea turtles. I wanted to be taken to the Dragon Palace, but instead of the angelic sea, I felt like I was heading to the real paradise. (Considering my age...) For lunch, the beautiful young captain grilled hamburgers, which were very delicious. Playing volleyball at the sandbar was also fun. Next time, if I have the opportunity, I would like to take photos with the sea turtles again.

今回で、2回目の参加です。
前回はシュノーケリングは、初めてなので少ししか泳ぎませんでしたが、今回は２回目なので、サンゴ礁近の周りを泳ぎました。その結果、海亀と一緒に泳ぐことができました。このまま竜宮城へ連れて行ってもらいたかったのですが、天使の海でなく、本当の天国のへ海に逝ってしまいそうでした。（年齢もそれなりですが・・・）昼食は、美人の若い船長自らの、焼いたハンバーガーでとてもおいしかったです。サンドバーでの、バレーボールも楽しかったです。
次回、機会があったらまた、海亀と一緒に写真を撮りたいです。

The guide was great, and the sandbar was waist-deep, which made me wonder how planning a sandbar visit during this time of year would be. Unfortunately, I could only see the sea turtles from a distance, which was really disappointing. However, the hamburger for lunch was delicious. On the other hand, the drinks were a letdown.

調子のいいガイドさんとサンドバーが腰まで浸かりこの時期にサンドバーを計画するのはどうなのかな？と思いました。また、ウミガメも遠くからしか見えず全く残念。ただ、ランチのハンバーガーは美味しかった。でも、飲み物は残念でした。

My husband and I really enjoyed this outing. The crew was laid back and friendly. We definitely saw turtles. They had snacks on board and alcohol for purchase. Easily my favorite afternoon in Waikiki. Thank you!

I couldn't be active due to seasickness, but when I started to feel a little better, I swam with dolphins! It was simply the best! The sight of so many dolphins swimming was truly breathtaking! It's something I've only seen on TV. Additionally, there were many sea turtles that day! It's a regret that I couldn't swim with the sea turtles because my seasickness worsened. The staff were friendly and fun, making it an enjoyable experience, aside from the seasickness. Watching the sunrise at the beginning of the tour was also amazing! I would love to join this tour again!

船酔いでアクティブにできなかったですが、船酔いの具合がちょっと調子が良くなった時にイルカと泳ぎました！
最高の一言です！！
たくさんのイルカが泳いでる姿はまさに圧巻！
テレビでしか見た事ない光景です。
それにこの日はウミガメさん達もたくさんいました！
船酔い悪化してウミガメさんと泳ぐ事ができなかったのが心残りです。
スタッフさん達も気さくで楽しい方々で満喫できました。船酔い以外は。笑
ツアー序盤の朝日を見るのも最高でした！
また参加したいツアーです！

I participated in the local gathering plan at Manta University. We met at Honokohau Harbor, located between Kona Airport and Kailua-Kona. That night, the highlight was Keauhou.

There were handles attached around a surfboard with blue LED lights underneath, and as I held on and floated, mantas repeatedly approached and circled to feed on the plankton attracted by the lights. It was incredibly impressive.

I was told not to touch them, but the mantas came so close that it felt like I could reach out and touch them. They approached so many times during the 30 minutes that I lost count, so I was very satisfied. I heard that on some days they might not show up at all, so I must have been lucky.

マンタ大学の現地集合プランに参加。
コナ空港とカイルア・コナの間にあるホノコハウ港集合。
その夜のポイントはケアウホウ。
下にLEDの青いライトのついたサーフボードの周囲に取っ手がつけられていて、それを握って浮かんでいると、ライトに集まるプランクトンを食べにマンタが何度も近づいてきては旋回。
すごい迫力です。
触ってはいけないと言われていましたが、マンタの方から触れそうなほど近くまで来きます。
30分間に数えられない回数マンタが近寄ってきたので大満足です。
日によっては全くいない時もあるそうなので、運が良かったようです。

I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles up close! It was so moving!! The flow of the tour is generally set, but it's not strict, so they were flexible enough to allow us to dive twice to see the dolphins, and even prioritized seeing the sea turtles over paddle boarding when time was running out. I was very satisfied! Also, the people on the boat were very friendly, and we were able to enjoy ourselves while heading to our destination. However, the boat sways a lot, so motion sickness medication is a must!!

イルカもウミガメもとても近くで見ることが出来ました！
感動！！
ツアーの流れは大まかには決まっていますが、絶対ではないので、イルカを見るために2回潜ることが出来るようにしていただけたり、時間がなくなってもウミガメを見ることを優先して、パドルバードはしないなど、臨機応変に対応していただけるので、とても満足しました！
また、船に乗っている方達もとても気さくで、乗っている間も楽しみながら目的地まで行く事ができました。
ただ、船がとても揺れるので酔い止めは必需品です！！

Thank you for taking care of us on the 11:00 AM departure course on November 1st. The thorough safety checks and explanations beforehand made us feel secure and allowed us to enjoy ourselves. Although I'm not great at understanding English, the repeated explanations in both English and Japanese helped me understand well, and I feel like I learned something in English too, haha.

Traveling by boat takes some time, but during that time, the staff entertained us by singing with a ukulele and dancing to the music, which was very fulfilling. We were also blessed with good weather, and the staff, both men and women, were wonderful people. It was truly the best experience. Thank you! ☆

11/1の11時出港コースでお世話になりました。
安全確認など事前の説明が丁寧で安心して楽しめました。
私は英語の聞き取りも得意ではありませんが、英語の説明と日本語の説明を繰り返してもらえるので、
十分理解できますし、英語の勉強にもなった気がします笑
船での移動はある程度時間がかかりますが、その間、スタッフの皆さんがウクレレで歌を歌ったり、音楽に合わせてダンスを踊ったりと、とても充実していました。
天候にも恵まれましたし、スタッフの皆さんも男性女性ともに素敵な人達で、本当に最高でした。
ありがとうございました☆

The morning check in was very easy and they had coffee. We brought our own gear but bought wet suits to stay warm. The creator had some different varieties of fish. Turtle Town was my favorite. They gave us more than we could eat for lunch. The crew was fantastic and we had drinks on the way back. Thanks again for the great time

So much fun! Would highly recommend this to both inexperienced and experienced snorkelers. Dan and Chieko knew the reef well and guided us to spots where we were gaurenteed to see the fish and sea turtles. Dan also takes pictures with his GoPro so you don't have to worry about bringing your own camera. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

We had a great time, and really enjoyed the entire experience. We we lucky and had manta rays barrel rolling right up to us for most of the time we were in the water. The captain and staff were friendly and knowledgeable. And the snacks were a nice treat after getting out of the water. Hope to do it again!

My friend couldn't make it for personal reasons, so I participated alone! I was the only one attending solo; everyone else was with friends, couples, or spouses, which made me a bit anxious at first. However, once I got on the boat, I became engrossed in searching for dolphins, and when I was snorkeling, I focused on swimming, so it was fine! I also got to see hula dancing and enjoyed a delicious hamburger, which left me satisfied. Since I couldn't swim with the dolphins or turtles, I received a half-price ticket for the next time, so I definitely want to participate again!

友人が訳あってこれなくなり
1人で参加させていただきました！
1人での参加は私だけで他は友人どうし、カップル、夫婦などで
最初は不安でした。
けどいざ船に乗ればイルカ探しに夢中になりますし
シュノーケルしている時は泳ぎに集中するので
大丈夫でした！
フラダンスも見れて美味しいハンバーガーを食べて
満足でした。
イルカ、亀と泳ぐことができなかったので
次回の半額券も頂いたのでまた参加したいです！

This was an amazing trip. We had a smooth ride out to the Sheraton and saw a beautiful sunset.
Then we got our snorkels and masks and got in the water. We all grabbed the handrail on the kick board and gotntowed out to abgood spot. We ended up joining up with other groups to form a "buffet line". Th manta rays came through eating plankton doing barrel rolls so close I thought they were going to brush our faces with their wing tips!
I highly recommend this tour group. They're super friendly and are very good at what they do.

I was able to see sea turtles. I was told by the foreign staff that I needed to be able to swim breaststroke, but the Japanese staff provided a float, allowing me to enjoy myself. The sea was somewhat murky, so I would recommend other beaches for those who really want to see clear water.

ウミガメを見ることができました。
平泳ぎが出来ないとダメと外人スタッフから
言われましたが、日本人スタッフがフロートを
出してくれて楽しむことができました。
海は多少濁っていましたので本当に透明な海を
見たい人は他のビーチをお勧めします。

I participated in a monitor tour!

Since I was staying at Hilton Village, the pickup was at 5:30 AM from the bus stop at Ilikai Hotel! I was a bit anxious because it was dark outside for such an early gathering, but there were many people at the meeting point, so I didn't need to worry. We took an hour-long bus ride to the location where the boat was. During that time, Julie shared a lot of information about Hawaii to keep us entertained! From dolphin ecology to the history of Oahu and recommended spots... it was definitely worth listening to! Julie was very passionate about her work, and it was clear she wanted us to have a great time. Even though it was our first meeting, she welcomed us warmly like a friend, which made it easy to feel comfortable.

The ocean in October is said to be very cold, and I initially planned not to rent a wetsuit, but it was the right decision to take Julie's recommendation! The ocean in October is really cold!! And within just five minutes of the boat ride, we encountered a pod of dolphins…!! I never expected to meet them so quickly! I hurriedly jumped in, and while swimming with the unfamiliar fins, I heard the signal, "Look down!!" When I looked down, there were so many dolphins!! The dolphins swimming right below me came so close that I could almost reach out and touch them! I never thought I would see them up close like this, but I truly experienced what it feels like to swim with dolphins (*^^*).

I also enjoyed canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding without feeling rushed. The boat staff and the photographer were all very friendly!! They took lots of photos for us (*^^*). There are many dolphin tours available, but if you want to spend a fun day with everyone as a group, I definitely recommend enrolling in Dolphin University!

モニターツアーで参加させて頂きました！

ヒルトンビレッジに宿泊だったのでイリカイホテルのバス停朝5時半のピックアップでした！
朝早くの集合で外は真っ暗で不安でしたが、集合場所には沢山の人が集まっていてそんな心配は要りませんでした。
バスに乗ってから1時間かけてボートがある場所まで移動します。その間退屈しないようにジュリさんが沢山ハワイについてお話してくださいました！イルカの生態話やオアフ島の歴史にお勧めのスポットまで…この話だけでも聞く価値アリです！
ジュリさんはとても仕事熱が強く、私達を楽しませようとしてくれてるのが伝わりました。初めて会うのに、友達のような暖かい感じで迎えてくれたので、とても馴染みやすかったです。
10月の海はとても寒いらしく、ウェットスーツは借りないつもりでしたが、ジュリさんのお勧めで借りて正解でした！10月の海はとても寒いです！！
そしてボートを走らせ5分もしないうちにイルカの群れが…！！まさかこんなに早く出会えるなんて‼慌てて飛び込み、慣れないフィンを使って泳いでいると、『下ミテー！！』という合図が！！
真下をみると沢山のイルカが！！そして真下を泳いでいたイルカ達は手を伸ばせば届くくらいの近さまで来てくれました‼まさかここまで近くで見れるとは思っていませんでしたが、本当にイルカと一緒に泳ぐ気分を味わえました(*^^*)
カヌーやSUPも時間に急かされる事なくゆっくり楽しめました。
ボートのスタッフさん、カメラマンさん、皆さんとてもフレンドリーです‼
写真もどんどん撮ってくれました(*^^*)
イルカツアーは沢山ありますが、皆と一団になって楽しい１日を過ごしたい方は是非イルカ大学の入学をお勧めします！

The tour was ok. There are a number of things that this group could do to make this a better, more rounded tour. The tour could have picked us up earlier to get us over to Kaneohe and in the water sooner. As it was the tour/adventure felt forced/rushed instead of being a relaxing experience. He equipment provided could have been of a better quality. Perhaps more time snorkeling for what is billed as a snorkelling adventure would have been better. The crew on the boat were good and tried to make things enjoyable for everyone.

The dolphin I wanted to see the most wasn't there. It's disappointing, but there's nothing that can be done, I guess? I encountered sea turtles both on the ocean floor and at the surface; it was my first experience. The staff were young and showed us songs and dances, and they also prepared water slides and kayaks, which was fun. Next time, I definitely want to see the dolphins!

一番見たかったイルカはいませんでした。残念ですが、致し方なし？かな？です。
ウミガメは海底と海面で遭遇、初体験でした。
ただスタッフの方々は若く歌や踊りを見せてくれたり、ウォータースライダーやカヤック等も準備して頂き、楽しかったです。
次回は是非イルカと！

The sea was very rough due to the rain the day before, but I was glad to see dolphins and sea turtles! I thought I would like to go again when I come to Hawaii next time♡

前日の雨で海が大荒れで、大変でしたが、イルカ、ウミガメを見れて良かったです！
またハワイに来た時はもう1度行きたいと思いました♡

Everything was awesome! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Burgers were good too.