All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

This was my second time participating. Unfortunately, there were strong winds and passing rain this time, and I was worried about whether I could enjoy it, but I was able to have fun just like last time. The kind and enjoyable explanations in Japanese also made for a great time. The promised turtles had increased to two, which was delightful. The only disappointment was that there wasn't a low tide sufficient to expose the sandy area again, so I want to thoroughly research the low tide periods and plan my trip for next time.

2回目の参加でした。今回はあいにく強風と通り雨で、楽しめるのか心配しましたが、前回と変わらず楽しむことができました。親切で楽しい日本語での説明も楽しい時間でした。お約束の亀も二匹になっていて、楽しみました。残念なのは、今回も砂地が表れる程の干潮でなく、次回は干潮時期をしっかり調べて旅行を計画したい。

Crew was very nice and captain had a great story, but we were ones that had little luck with manta's. We did see one or two, but it took a full hour in water, where some of my party began to get sick and missed it. The most disappointing part was absolutely no cruise. Do not expect a cruise. We coasted for 5 min and went out where I could snorkel on my own. I really thought we would sail for a bit and get snacks instead of one piece of pineapple. Understand you are hanging onto a ladder the whole time. I get it for safety reasons, but not what I expected. There is no real snorkeling where your swimming around. No boat lights other then ladder. I felt we were using other boats lights, where we were the last ones to ever see anything, unless we got lucky. Our ladder had lights. I thought this was also a 3 to 4 hour tour. It took 5 or 10 min. To get where we were going, then hour in water, then go home. No drinks on this, and hit and miss with hot chocolate. I highly recommended actually sailing first and open the sails like they said would happen and choosing this boat in the first place. My party was disappointed. My kids were troopers and stayed out with me and saw the one manta, before turning back where the rest of the people holding onto the ladder didn't see it. At least give us a cruise first with this cool boat.

On the last day of our honeymoon, we booked a snorkeling trip at Hanauma Bay, which we were most looking forward to. It was absolutely amazing! We were able to spend a truly happy time meeting lots of fish and sea turtles. Chieko-sensei's kind and attentive guidance was also very good. Thank you so much! Next, I want to try diving!

新婚旅行最終日に、最も楽しみにしていたハナウマ湾でのシュノーケリングを申し込みました。結果、とても最高！でした！　たくさんのおさかなさんたち、ウミガメに会えて心から幸せな時間を過ごすことができました。ちえこ先生の親切丁寧なガイドも大変良かったです。本当にありがとうございました。次はダイビングがしたーい！

As we approached the Na Pali Coast, the waves grew higher, and being on the deck, I could feel the rocking and splashes of water directly. The staff's attentiveness and service were excellent, and I was happy that they took photos of scenes I couldn't capture by myself. The food was delicious, and I was very satisfied.

ナパリコーストに近づくにつれ波も高くなり、デッキにいるとその揺れと水しぶきをダイレクトにかんじました。スタッフの気配りとサービスも良く、1人で撮れないシーンも写真を撮ってくれてうれしかったです。食事も美味しくて満足でした。

Awesome experience. Highlight of our trip. Value for money.

I participated with my father, who is over 60 years old. We were extremely excited and satisfied to see manta rays gracefully spinning right in front of us! The boat sped quickly to the manta observation point, and while we waited for the manta rays, the gentle rocking of the waves made some people feel a bit queasy, but it was a safe activity. It was a tour with a Japanese guide, and nearly half of the participants were Japanese.

It's definitely not cheap, but I can recommend this tour to family and friends of all ages!

60歳すぎの父と二人で参加しました。マンタが目の前でヒラヒラ回転するマンタに大興奮で大満足です！マンタの観察ポイントまで船で猛スピードで飛ばして行くのと、波に揺られながらマンタを待つ間の絶妙な揺れで何人かの人は気分が悪くなってしまっていましたが、安全なアクティビティです。日本語ガイド付きのツアーでしたが、参加者の半分弱が日本人でした。
決して安くはありませんが、家族にも友人にも幅広い年代の方にオススメできるツアーです！

As growing up on Kaneohe Bay, it was fun to come back and have this adventure. The crew was great and very virtuous.

Everyone, from a 6-year-old child to a man over 60, had a great time! Luckily, we also encountered a pod of dolphins and sea turtles, which was amazing!!

6歳の子供から60歳すぎのおじさんまで、みんな楽しめました！運がいいことに、イルカの群れとウミガメにも出会えて、最高でした！！

I participated with my elderly parents. I chose this tour from many available ocean tours because I wanted to show my parents, who had never interacted with wild dolphins, and I also wanted to swim with them.

It was also important whether the boat had a toilet. However, I thought it would be nice to have one, but it wasn't a deal-breaker.

First of all, I felt that you need to be physically fit. Using fins for the first time took a lot of energy. I had to work hard to swim and catch even a small chance to see the dolphins. The dolphins swam away quickly before I could even get used to snorkeling, and I was surprised at how fast the first encounter happened!

It reminded me of my time in sports club activities. It was such a feeling that when we finally saw the dolphins together, I was truly moved.

I thought I would invite my parents to experience the underwater world, but I felt a bit guilty thinking that if I struggled, they would too. However, it seemed they enjoyed themselves on the boat. They were excitedly saying things like, "There were dolphins with their babies!" and "I think I saw flying fish!" It made me happy to see my parents acting like children.

For snorkeling, I recommend the waters on the opposite side of Oahu Island rather than this side, so I wouldn't recommend this tour for that. However, if you have a strong desire to swim with dolphins, I hope you will build up your stamina and participate!

This tour was filled with the warm feelings of the staff who wanted everyone to see the dolphins. Thank you for having a dedicated photographer who captured wonderful memories of the trip. The price might be high, but I want to say thank you for creating lasting memories for me, as I felt this might be the last trip with my parents.

Thank you for taking such beautiful photos! My father and mother's best smiles were captured there!

年老いた両親とともに参加しました。野生のイルカに触れ合ったことのない両親に見せてあげたいという気持ちと、私が一緒に泳いでみたいという理由から数多くある海のツアーから選びました。

また船にトイレを備え付けているかも重要な点でした。しかし、これはあればなおよしぐらいな気持ちでよいかなと思います。

まず、体力ないと無理だと感じました。フィンを使うのが初めてだとまずそれに体力使いました。またほんの少しのチャンスに食らいつくために懸命に顔をつけて泳ぎます。スノーケルをつけて泳ぐのもならないままあっというイルカは泳ぎ去ってしまい最初のアタックはあっという間でびっくりしました笑

運動部の部活を思い出しました。そんな感じでしたのでみんなでイルカを見れたときにはほんとうに感動しました。

自分が体験して両親もできたら海の中は誘おうと思ってましたが、自分もこんな感じなのに無理だなと思い申し訳無い気持ちも起こりましたが、船の上ではそれはそれで楽しめていたようです。イルカが親子でいたよ！トビウオもいたみたいよ！などと子供のようにはしゃぐ親の姿が嬉しかったです。

シュノーケルするにはこちら側の海ではなくオワフ島の反対側の海がオススメなのでこのツアーはオススメしませんが、イルカと一緒に泳ぐぞ！って気持ちが強い方は是非体力つけて参加してほしいなと思います^^

皆んなにイルカを見せてあげたいって思うスタッフさんの暖かい気持ちが詰まったツアーでした。専属にカメラマンさんがいて旅の良い思い出も残してくれてありがとうございます。値段は高いかもしれませんが、もう両親とはこられない最後の旅となる気持ちの高かった私には残るものを作ってくれてありがとうと言いたいです。

写真綺麗にとってくださりありがとうございました！父や母の最高の笑顔がそこにありました！

This was my first time in Hawaii, and it was also my first experience using Veltra, but everything went smoothly, including the transfers! I think we saw about ten sea turtles. Additionally, we were lucky enough to spot a monk seal! It was a bit far away, so we could only see its head, but the staff was quite excited about it, too.

It rained a little, which allowed us to see a beautiful big rainbow, and I was very satisfied! I had researched the tide beforehand, but it was deeper than I expected, so we didn't walk on the sand.

It had been a while since I went snorkeling, and the waves were rough due to the strong winds over the past few days, but the staff guided us, and we were able to enjoy it safely. I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

今回初ハワイで、ベルトラも初めての利用でしたが、送迎等も問題なく楽しめました！
ウミガメウォッチングは10匹くらい見れたかもしれません。また、運良くモンクシールも顔を出してくれました！遠目だったので頭しか見えなかったですが、スタッフの方もかなり興奮されてました笑
雨もちょっと降ったため、大きな虹も見れ、大満足です！
潮位に関しては、事前に調べたものの、思ったより深くて砂場を歩くまではいきませんでした。
シュノーケルも久々で、また連日の強風で波も荒かったですが、スタッフが誘導してくださり安全に楽しめました。
また機会があれば参加したいです。

Our group of four "seniors" wanted to experience this unique water activity during our visit to Oahu. The underwater scooter adventure exceeded our expectations. The entire team from Bob's was very helpful to all of us onboard. They did a great job of communicating to not only those of us from the U.S. but were able to converse with the customers who were from Japan and needed communications in their native language.

We had been given appropriate safety briefings before heading out to the dive site. The outdoor temperature in mid October was in the mid 80s so not uncomfortable. The water temperature was a reasonable 75+ but we adapted to it as soon as we got into the water on the scooters.

The divers gave us appropriate underwater instructions to get us going and to set up the underwater photos for each person. We did have unusual trade winds that caused some bouncing and rolling in the boat but once in the water on the scooter or when snorkeling, it was mitigated. The water was clear and we had a variety of fish that swarmed around us as they were feeding on the food that the divers attached to the scooters. A unique feeling to have all of these colorful fish surrounding you in their environment.

We also had the opportunity to see a number of sea turtles both under water and coming to the surface. It would have been great to have had more time actually underwater but we only could accommodate 2 - 3 people underwater at one time. It probably would have been more enjoyable from the customer perspective with a few less onboard the boat.

Our group did take the opportunity to do some snorkeling after we completed our time on the underwater scooters. All in all a great time to remember and yes we did buy the photos especially for the video that was offered as well.

We have not been able to access our photos yet as we are still on vacation and will need to do so when we get home. Hopefully, they will be as delightful to watch as what we experienced

This was my third time using the service, and I have enjoyed it every time. It was my first time participating with a large group, and everyone was thrilled with the turtles. It got a bit windy and cold after a while, but we were still able to enjoy sailing.

私は利用が今回で三回目でしたが、毎回楽しいです。
初めて大人数での参加でしたが、みんなカメに大喜びでした。
ちょっと風か強く上がってから少し寒かったですが、セーリングも楽しめました。

We went on our honeymoon. During the car ride, we received a fun and easy-to-understand explanation about dolphins. Perhaps we were well-prepared, as many dolphins welcomed us right away. Once we got in the water, I found myself completely absorbed with the dolphins, feeling joyful and happy! It was the best!

It was so much fun to see dolphins jumping right in front of me, and I encountered generous dolphins with a great sense of service. I also got to see turtles nearby, which made me feel relaxed. It was nice to take things slowly. The colorful fish were also very cute.

The photos became wonderful memories. I truly felt fulfilled in many ways (the hamburger was delicious), thank you very much.

ハネムーンでいきました。車中で、イルカさんについての楽しくわかりやすい説明をうけました。準備バッチリだったのか、すぐにたくさんのイルカさんが迎えてくれました。入水し、気づけば無我夢中でイルカさんに、アロハ～楽しい！幸せな気持ち！最高！
目の前で水面でクルッとジャンプしてくれたり、サービス精神の旺盛な気前のいいイルカさんに出会えて楽しかったです。亀さんも近くに見れて、ゆったりとした気持ちに。ゆっくりでいいんだぁなぁ～色とりどりのお魚さんもとってもかわいらしかったです。
写真もいい思い出になりました。ほんとにいろんな意味でお腹いっぱいになり（ハンバーガーおいしかったよ）、ありがとうございました。

I participated in mid-October when the waves were high. With the underwater scooter, the visibility was limited to about 2-3 meters due to the murky water, but I was able to see a variety of colorful fish. Even at the sandbar, they brought various water toys despite the high waves. During times of high waves, the underwater scooter can make you feel a bit seasick, so if you're prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is a must. Next time, I would like to join when the waves are calmer.

10月中ばに波が高い中、参加しました。
スクーターでは水中が濁ってしまって２−３メートル先が精一杯でしたが、色とりどりの魚を見ることができました。
サンドバーでも波が高い中、色々な遊具を持ってきてくれました。
波が高い時期は水中スクーターで、水中かき回されるので、酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須です。
次回、波の穏やかな時期に参加したいです。

I'm glad I was able to see a pod of dolphins swimming. It's a unique experience in Hawaii! I was worried about swimming, but thanks to the life jacket and floatation device, I was fine. During the first try, I couldn't see the dolphins, but on the second attempt, with the guidance of the staff, I was able to see them perfectly. I'm glad I expressed that I was too shy to see them!

群れでイルカが泳いでいるところを見る事ができて良かったです。Hawaiiならではの体験ですね！
泳ぎが心配でしたがライフジャケットや
浮き棒のおかげで大丈夫でした。1回目の
トライでは、イルカをみることができませんでしたが2回目は、スタッフの方の誘導でバッチリ見る事が出来ました。恥ずかしがらずに見れなかったと伝えて良かったです！

It was written that there would be a "BBQ on board," but in reality, it was just one cheeseburger and potato chips. It also mentioned "free eco bags with logo!" but there were no gifts.
The activity itself was good as we were able to see dolphins. The dolphins were small, specifically the spinner dolphins. We went to see them while they were sleeping, so we didn't get to see them coming close or swimming around as we had imagined.

「船上BBQ付き」と書いてあるましたが実際にはチーズバーガー1つとポテトチップスでした。また「ロゴ付きエコバックプレゼント！」と書いてありましたがプレゼントはありませんでした。
アクティビティ自体はイルカも見れて良かったです。イルカはハシナガイルカという小型のイルカ。寝ているところを見に行ったので、想像していたような近寄ってきたり泳ぎ回ったりという姿は見られませんでした。

I was excited to go to Hawaii for the first time and was determined not to miss snorkeling with dolphins, so I signed up for Dolphin School. On the day of the trip, after arriving at Waianae Harbor, we threw plumeria flowers into the sea during a safety prayer ceremony while wearing the wetsuits we rented that day, all while looking out at the beautiful ocean and searching for dolphins. Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins that day, but while snorkeling, I was able to see schools of sardines, rays, and sea turtles up close. I was moved by the extraordinary experience of having a sea turtle swimming right next to me. I think that alone made this tour worthwhile! The staff were all lively and fun, and their efforts to entertain the participants were very evident. Thank you!

初めてハワイに行くことになり、絶対にイルカとのシュノーケリングははずせないと意気込んでイルカ中学に申し込みました。当日は、ワイアナエハーバーに到着後、船で沖に出る間に、安全祈願の儀式でプルメリアの花を海へ投げたり、ウェットスーツ（当日レンタルしたもの）を着用し美しい海を眺めながら、イルカを探していました。結局その日はイルカに会えなかったのですが、シュノーケリングをした時にイワシの群れやエイ、ウミガメを間近で見ることができました。ウミガメが自分のすぐ側を泳いでるという非日常に感動しました。それだけでもこのツアーに参加した価値はあったと思います！スタッフの方もみなさん元気でひょうきんな方が多く、参加者を楽しませようとしている気持ちがとても伝わってきました。ありがとうございました！

I participated with the image of being able to walk on the sandbar, but in reality, the sandbar was not visible, and I was submerged in seawater up to my waist. I wish there had been a bit more time to stay and for snorkeling.

サンドバーの上を歩けるイメージで参加しましたが、実際はサンドバーは顔を出さず、腰近くまで海水に浸かっていました。もう少し滞在時間やシュノーケルの時間があったらいいなと思いました。

The crew were great, fun and safe environment and the turtle snorkeling was amazing

I visited Maui for the first time in 25 years and went snorkeling at Molokini Island. The number of fish at Molokini has decreased quite a bit compared to before, but the water clarity seemed to remain about the same. This time, I also went to another location where there were sea turtles and many fish. I had a great time, and the Japanese guide was very kind.

２５年ぶりにマウイに行きモロキニ島シュノーケリングを行いました、モロキニ島は以前より魚の数はだいぶ減少しましたが、透明度はあまり変わっていないようでした、今回は別の場所にも行きましたが、こちらは海ガメもいましたし魚も多かったです、楽しみました、日本人ガイドさんも大変親切でした。

Although it was disappointing that the sandbar didn't appear due to the rainy weather and it not being low tide, the staff were very kind, and I had a great time.

天候が雨模様でしかも引き潮の時期ではなかったそうで、サンドバーが現れなかったのは残念でしたが、スタッフの皆さんが大変親切で、楽しい時間を過ごせました。

The crew were so professional and nice. They kept us all feel safe. Our kids had a blast! Definitely recommends.

The guide, Yuki, was very enjoyable and left a good impression. However, the seawater came up to my chest, which was a bit different from what I expected (but that's nature, so it can't be helped). I think snorkeling is a waste of time, so it's not necessary. I read in a review that "the bus is cold," so I brought extra towels, but it was still cold. Doesn't the company see reviews like this? Please consider the temperature of the bus for future guests!!

ガイドのユキさんは　とても楽しく良い印象でした。が、胸のあたりまで
海水が来たので、ちょっと思っていたのと違いました。（自然のことなので仕方ない）
シュノーケリングは時間がもったいないので
しなくていいと思います。この口コミで、「バスが寒い」と書いてあったので
タオルを多めに持っていきましたが、それでも寒かったです。会社の方は、この
ような口コミを見ないのでしょうか？今後の方のためにバスの温度を考えてください！！

I was extremely excited to see the manta rays coming up from the seabed to the surface. I had been told not to touch the manta rays, but they came so close that I found myself twisting my body to avoid touching them. The boat was rocking quite a bit, so I was glad I took motion sickness medication. The sunset on the way to the spot was incredibly beautiful. Also, the night sky was stunning on the return trip. I think it could be called a Manta & Sunset & Night View Tour!

マンタが海底から水面に上ってきて補色をする姿に大興奮でした。マンタに触れてはいけないと説明されていたけれどあまりにも至近距離まで近づいてきてくれていたので体をくねらせてマンタに触れない体勢でいたほどです。かなり船が揺れるので酔い止めを飲んでいて良かったと思いました。ポイントまで行く間にサンセットがもの凄く綺麗でした。また帰りの船中では夜空が美しかったです。マンタ＆サンセット＆夜景ツアーという名でもよいのでは笑　　　　　　　　　

My first catamaran experience. I was a bit nervous because I didn't understand all the instructions in English, but the staff were all lively and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

We encountered a pod of dolphins right after setting sail! Everyone was super excited! After a while, we went snorkeling offshore. With the current, I panicked a bit since I can't swim, but the staff came right away and helped me back to the boat. She was a woman, but very reliable!

After that, we spotted 2 or 3 sea turtles lingering nearby, and everyone was excited again! The rest of the voyage was stable, and we enjoyed the views of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea. It was a really fun time.

初めてのカタマラン。
注意事項などすべて英語でよくわからず、ちょっとドキドキでしたが、スタッフはみな元気で雰囲気はとても良かったです。
出航してすぐイルカの群れに遭遇！全員大興奮！
しばらく走ったあと、沖でシュノーケリング。
潮の流れもあり、泳げない私はプチパニックでしたが、スタッフがすぐに来てくれ、船まで連れて行ってくれました。女性ですが、とても頼もしかった！
その後、ウミガメも2～3匹すぐそばにしばらくとどまっていて、みんなまたまた大興奮！
その後の航海も安定していて、ダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの景色を沖から眺め、とても楽しい時間でした。

My sister and I booked this excursion with the hopes of seeing turtles. Not only did we see them we swam with them. There were at least 6 of them in the area. The crew, Kevin, Ryan and Felipe were awesome. This was the best adventure with a great price. I would highly recommendations this.

At high tide, the water was up to my waist, but I was still able to enjoy the feeling of being on the sea. During snorkeling, there were so many people that I was more aware of them than the fish (laughs). Nevertheless, the friendly staff's support allowed me to have a wonderful time. It can be surprisingly tiring, so I recommend the morning package.

満潮で、腰まで浸かる高さでしたがそれでも海の上にいる感覚を味わえました。
シュノーケリングでは人が密集しすぎて魚より人に意識がいきました（笑）
それでも気さくなスタッフの対応とフォローで幸せなひと時を過ごす事ができました。
意外と疲れるので午前パックがおススメです。

Captain Steve was hilarious and Michael was a great assistant captain. Both Steve and Michael were entertaining and very knowledgeable about the southern part of the island of Hawaii. We saw dolphins, tons of colorful fish snorkeling, traveled to look inside sea cave and had more food than we needed! It was a truly amazing day on the ocean with Sea Quest!

So much fun! The crew was wonderful and it was fun meeting people from all over.

The crew are super nice, definitely would come back again!! Best part was the sand bar.