All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

A ladder was lowered from the boat, and we walked towards the sandbar. On the day of the tour, the water level was up to my waist even in shallow areas, so I carried my child into the sea. Since it was my child's first time at the ocean, they were a bit confused at first, but after a while, they started to enjoy it. The boat was anchored near the sandbar, so we could take breaks whenever we liked.

I’m sorry to say that the light snack sandwiches were not tasty, and I ended up leaving them. The bread tasted a bit sour. My friend who came with me also left theirs.

船からハシゴが下りて、歩いてサンドバーに向かいます。ツアーに参加した日は、浅いところでも腰くらいまで水位があったため、子供は抱っこして海に入りました。子供は初めての海だったため、最初は戸惑っていましたが、しばらくすると楽しんでいました。船はサンドバーの近くに停泊してくれているので、休憩などは好きなタイミングで行えました。

軽食のサンドイッチは申し訳ないですが、美味しくなくて残してしまいました。なんだかパンが酸っぱかったです。一緒に行った友人も残していました。

We had an amazing time and got to see a rare monk seal while having lunch in the boat. Crew was extremely friendly and even shared some great tips on places to visit.

Although we had been snorkeling before this underwater scooter adventure was very unique. It was so much fun we plan to do this again. We have already recommended this to all our friends.

I invited my husband, who wasn't very enthusiastic, to join me, but it turned out to be much more enjoyable than we expected, and he said he would like to participate again. The guide couple was kind, and it was the right choice to select this tour from among many options.

あまり気乗りしない夫を誘って二人で参加したのですが、思っていたよりずっと楽しかったらしくまた参加したいと言っていました。ガイド夫妻が親切でたくさんあるなかからこのツアーを選んで正解でした。

Last year, I was able to snorkel with dolphins and turtles on Oahu, so this time I was hoping to swim with turtles on Maui, but there were hardly any fish, let alone turtles. If you're going snorkeling, Oahu is better.

昨年オアフ島でイルカや亀とシュノーケリングで泳げたので、今回はマウイ島で亀と泳げるかと期待しましたが、亀どころか魚もあまりいませんでした。シュノーケリングならオアフの方が良かったです。、

I traveled to Hawaii with my family for my wedding. The sandbar was different from what I expected due to high tide, but I was very satisfied with snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles. We had plenty of time to enjoy our stay. I would definitely like to use this opportunity again if I get the chance!＼(^^)／

自身の結婚式の為、家族とハワイ旅行です。
サンドバーは満潮で思っていた様子と違いましたが、シュノーケリングをやったり海亀と泳いだり大満足です。滞在時間もしっかりありました。
また機会があれば是非利用したいです＼(^^)／

I thought I wouldn't be able to communicate in Japanese when I joined the tour, but it turned out that the guide was a Japanese American, so they kindly provided explanations in Japanese! Since there are many Japanese people in Hawaii, it was refreshing to be on a tour with fewer Japanese participants.

I had my 1.5-year-old child with me, and they were thrilled to see the dolphins. I thought I would have to take turns snorkeling with my husband, but surprisingly, we were able to swim with our child in water deeper than 10 meters. (My husband isn't a strong swimmer, so I went in with them, haha.)

It's recommended to bring a life jacket since even small children can join in. The waves can be high, so if you're not a strong swimmer, it might be better not to go in with small children.

日本語が通じないと思ってツアーに参加したら、なんとガイドの方が日系アメリカ人ということで、日本語での説明も丁寧にして下さいました！ハワイにいると日本人が多いので、日本人が少ないツアーだったのも新鮮でした。

子供が1歳6ヶ月同伴でしたが、イルカに大はしゃぎ。シュノーケリングは夫と交代でやらないといけないと思っていたのですが、なんと水深10メートル以上のところで、子供と泳がせてもらいました。（夫は泳ぐのが苦手なので、私が一緒に入りました笑）

小さいお子様でも一緒に入れるので、ライフジャケットは持って行っておくのがオススメです！波が高いので、泳ぐのが苦手という方は、小さいお子様とは一緒に入らない方がよいかもしれません。

I participated in a night snorkeling experience for the first time, thanks to an invitation from a couple of friends. I was worried about whether it would be okay to go at night since I had my child (a third grader) with me, but we had no problems and enjoyed ourselves.

There was a warning beforehand not to touch anything, but the manta rays came so close that they actually touched us, which surprised me at first. However, after a few encounters with the manta rays, we were able to observe them closely. My child was initially scared, but it seemed like they were able to observe them carefully and shared various thoughts, so I felt it was a good decision to take them along.

*I only captured the manta rays on video, so I don’t have any photos...*

Also, the sunset viewed from the boat was beautiful.

友人夫婦の誘いもあり、今回初めてナイトシュノーケルに参加しました。
子供（小学3年生）と一緒だったので、夜間でも大丈夫かと心配がありましたが、
なんの問題もなく楽しめました。
事前に触らないようにとの注意がありましたが、マンタの方が触れてくるぐらい接近
してくることもあり、最初はびっくりしましたが、何度かマンタが来ることで
じっくり観察ができました。
子供も最初は怖がっていましたが、じっくり観察できたようで色々な感想を
言ってくれていたので、連れて行ってよかったと感じました。
※マンタはムービーでしか撮ってなかったので、写真がありません．．．

また、ボートから見るサンセットも素敵でした。

The people at sea paradise were truly outstanding. They were professional, fun, and extremely accommodating. Let me preface this review by saying that I suffer from extreme motion sickness and had I not been heavily medicated then this would've been a truly awful experience, of course this was no fault of the crew, the waters are just that rough. The crew Heather and Troy and the captain did their absolute best to make me feel better, while entertaining my six year old daughter. We saw tons of mantas and they barrel roll right under you almost touching you. Truly a remarkable experience. Once we decided we had enough the crew got us back to the shore as quickly as possible as they could tell I was in distress. I highly recommend this experience, just be aware that you will need every form of motion sickness prevention if that's a concern. I couldn't be more pleased with the crew of sea paradise.

I participated in a morning tour. It took less than an hour on a larger boat to reach the snorkeling point. There were chairs and tables in the cabin on the first floor where we could have breakfast and lunch, and since there was only one snorkeling spot, we were able to relax and enjoy it. The water at the spot was clear, and there were plenty of fish.

午前中のツアーに参加しました。大きめの船でシュノーケルポイントまで1時間弱。
1階の船室で椅子・テーブルがあり朝、昼飯が食べれ、ポイントも一か所なのてゆっくり出来て良かったです。
ポイントも水が澄んでいて魚もいっぱいです。

First of all, I felt a great sense of reassurance when I saw the Japanese staff welcoming us. The explanations were all very thorough, covering how to use the snorkel, how to use the life jacket, and details about the dolphins we would see, which made me really excited before getting in the water. Thanks to the staff, we were able to see many dolphins and turtles! The staff were truly dedicated, guiding everyone with enthusiasm, saying things like, "There are dolphins here!" and we had a wonderful time.

However, there was one point that might have been due to my not reading all the details thoroughly: the photographer takes pictures of everyone throughout the experience! The photos, as shown, are really beautiful and I love them, but they are quite expensive... around 5,000 to 6,000 yen. I only heard about this for the first time on the bus after the shoot. Of course, purchasing is optional, but I think most people will want the photos taken together, so please keep the additional photo costs in mind.

That said, both the experience and the photos were fantastic, so I am very satisfied. Thank you to the friendly and warm staff! I will definitely participate again when I go to Hawaii!

まずお出迎えから日本人スタッフさんがいたことでかなり安心感がありました。また説明はすべて丁寧で、シュノーケルの使い方、救命胴衣の使い方、見られるイルカの説明など入水前からかなりウキウキする内容でした。そして実際には、スタッフさんのおかげで沢山のイルカや亀を見ることができました！スタッフみなさん本当に一生懸命「ここにイルカがいるよ～！！」などとみんなを先導してくださり素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました。ただ1点だけ、私が隅々まで説明を読んでいなかったからかもしれませんが、カメラマンさんが随時みんなの写真を撮ってくれます！写真も載せているようにとても素敵でかなり気に入っていますが、値段が高いです・・・５～６千円くらいです。これは撮影終わったバスのなかで初めて聞きました。もちろん購入は自由だそうですが、みんなで撮った写真はほとんどの人がほしくなると思いますので追加で写真代金も念頭においてください。
ですが内容も写真も最高だったので私は大満足です。フレンドリーで温かいスタッフさんありがとうございました！！またハワイに行く際には絶対参加します！

We participated as a family of four. Early in the morning, there are important safety briefings on the bus. The tour was packed with activities, including four opportunities to enter the water while searching for dolphins, snorkeling with sea turtles, and time to challenge ourselves with canoeing.

家族4人で参加。朝早くバス中も安全上大切な説明があります。イルカを探して4回の入水、海亀と一緒に泳いだシュノーケリングとカヌー挑戦の時間など、休むまもないほど中身の詰まったツアーでした。◎

On the day, it wasn't the time when the sandy beach was elevated, but we were able to enjoy ourselves thoroughly. The photos taken from above the water looked very atmospheric. The way the island was reflected was also very nice. I wish it had been a bit sunnier, but it wasn't too hot, and I was very satisfied.

当日は砂浜が浮き上がっている時間帯ではありませんでいたが、十分に楽しむことができました。海の水の上から、自分たちを移した写真が大変雰囲気良く映ってくれました。島を爆気にした映り方も大変雰囲気が良かったものでした。できればもう少し晴れていてほしかったですが、暑くも無く、大変満足です。

Our teenage children went on this excursion. They had the best time. The captain and the crew member were very helpful and made them feel very comfortable.

This was the highlight of our trip! Every worked out as promised. Our guide was professional and made our experience enjoyable.

Watching the dolphins swim in a group, I could see the sand on the ocean floor clearly, and it was very beautiful. They also guided us to a spot where we could see sea turtles well, and the guide made sure to check in with each person to see if they could see everything, which I found impressive for the attention to detail in their service.

イルカが群れで泳ぐ姿を眺めると、海底の砂までよく見えて、とても綺麗でした。ウミガメもよく見えるスポットに案内してくださり、また、ガイドさんがひとりひとりにちゃんと見えたか声をかけていて、きめ細かなサービスに感心しました。

All in all a fantastic experience, well organised and the hosts were very engaging and knew thier stuff. Would highly recommend and would also go again or one of there other experiences. Thanks guys.

I was able to fully enjoy the ocean in Honolulu. The weather was great, and we had plenty of time for snorkeling, followed by a fun cruise. I even encountered the turtles I wanted to meet, which made it a wonderful experience. If I have the chance again, I would definitely like to participate.

ホノルルの海を満喫できました。
天気も良く、シュノーケルの時間もたっぷりあり、その後のクルージングも楽しかったです。
出会いたかった亀にも遭遇でき、大変楽しめました。
また機会があれば、是非参加したいです。

I was looking forward to it, so I was a bit disappointed. Hanauma Bay was murky, probably due to the high tide, and it wasn't worth the money to pay for it. Compared to Guam and Saipan... it was disappointing. The female instructor... she might need to be that assertive to live in Hawaii, but her condescending tone from start to finish was very unpleasant. I thought it was pointless to get angry halfway through, so I gave up and got used to it. Mr. Dan was surprisingly nice, and I felt he had a good balance. They provided transportation, the equipment was very good, they explained how to use it properly, there was no wasted time, and they took good care of the family who was snorkeling for the first time. We even got to see sea turtles, and they took photos for us. There were more good things than bad, but... I'm done with it.

楽しみにしていたので少しがっかりでした。
ハナウマ湾は大潮だったせいか、濁っていてわざわざお金を払って払う程の海ではありませんでした。グアム、サイパンに比べたら……残念でした。女性インストラクターさんは…ハワイで暮らすにはあれぐらい気が強くないとやっていけないのかもしれませんが、最初から最後まで上目線の話し方でとても不愉快でした。途中から腹を立てても仕方がないと考え、諦めたら慣れました。ダン先生は驚くほど良い人で、バランスがとれてるのだと感じました。送迎あり、機材はとても良く、きちんと使い方を説明してくれ、時間に無駄がなく、初めてのシュノーケリングする家族の面倒も良く見て頂けて、ウミガメにも会えて、写真も撮ってくれて、良いことの方が多いのですが……私はもういいです。

The weather was bad, but the sea was beautiful! We were able to see sea turtles, and even beginners could enjoy snorkeling. The driver was cheerful and could speak a little Japanese, which was great. (I gave a tip to the driver.)

天気は悪かったのですが、海は綺麗でした！
ウミガメも見ることができ、初心者でもシュノーケリングも楽しむことができました。
運転手の方も陽気な方で日本語も少しできるのでよかったです。
（運転手の方へチップは渡しました）

I couldn't meet the dolphins, but I had a great time. Since I had been learning hula dancing, I was really happy that they danced hula on the boat. It was also nice that they kept the atmosphere lively while we were searching for dolphins, allowing us to enjoy our time on board. After coming out of the water, some people were shivering in the wind, so I was glad I borrowed a wetsuit, but it was a bit tight, and it became uncomfortable after spending a long time on the boat. I regretted not getting a larger size. I wonder if someone brought bananas on board? I'll try again next time.

イルカに会えなかったけれども…
楽しめました。
私は、フラダンスを習っていた事もあり、船上でフラダンスを踊ってくれたのは、嬉しかったです。
イルカにを探している間、船上で楽しい時間を過ごせるよう、盛り上げてくれたのも良かったです。
海から上がり、濡れた身体で風を受けると、寒く震えている方もいましたのでウエットスーツを借りて良かったですが…少しキツかったので、長い時間船上で過ごしていると苦しかったです。もうひとサイズあげてもらえば良かったと…少し後悔。
誰か、船上にバナナを持ち込んでいたのかしら？
次回も、チャレンジして見ます。

we had an awesome time snorkeling. we love the pictures you took of us. what a nice touch and rememberance. would definitely go snorl
keling with you again.

The pilot who spoke Japanese was on vacation in Japan, and the commentary was in English. However, even though I couldn't understand much of the English commentary, the overwhelming power of the steam from the lava flowing into the sea and the crater was enough to enjoy the experience. The tour was quite expensive, but it provided an experience that was worth more. The day before, I was able to confirm the route to Mauna Kea from the air. In less than two hours, I was able to enjoy everything: Mauna Kea, the Kilauea volcano crater, the steam at the shoreline, the beauty of the valleys, and the waterfalls, which can only be experienced through a helicopter tour. For those who easily get motion sickness on planes, the constant G-force is reassuring. It feels like riding on a swing, making it enjoyable.

日本語の出来るパイロットはバカンスで日本に行っており解説は英語だった。しかし英語の解説は余り理解出来なくても火口や海に流れ込む溶岩からの水蒸気は圧倒的な迫力が有り十分楽しめた。遊覧の費用は結構高かったがそれ以上の体験が出来た。前日に行ったマウナケア山やそこへ続き道を上空から改めて確認する事が出来た。マウナケア山、キラウエア火山の火口、波打際の蒸気、渓谷美と滝を2時間弱で全て楽しむ事が出来るのはヘリでの遊覧でしか出来ない。飛行機に酔い易い人もGがずーと掛かっているの安心です。それはブランコに乗っている様な感覚で楽しめます。

Taken on a boat in an incredible blue Pacific ocean bay, after a few minutes the crew makes you feel like chilling with humor and smiles. Then time for the scooter, they make sure you'll see the Marine life from up close, and while you're on the boat, they provide gear to scuba dive with the people in the scooters, food and drinks on the bridge, and pictures at the end. A must do!

We participated in the Dolphin Academy with Grandpa, Dad, and our son! (This is a post from Mom, who only signed up.) It seemed tough to gather at 5:30 in the morning, but we could sleep on the bus, and since we returned in the early afternoon, we could go shopping afterward, which seemed just right time-wise!

On the day we participated, we were lucky enough to see dolphins, turtles, and seals, and Grandpa was super excited. He said it was the most fun he had on this trip to Hawaii! He mentioned that next time, he wants to go to Dolphin University. They also take photos and provide the data, so I highly recommend it!

じぃじとパパと息子の３人でイルカ中学に参加しました！（申し込みだけしたママの投稿です）朝早く５時半に集合は辛そうだったけど、バスの中で寝れるし、帰りはお昼過ぎなのでその後も買い物に行けるし、時間的にちょうど良さそうでした！

参加した日は運良く、イルカ、カメ、アザラシを見ることをが出来、じぃじが大興奮したとのこと。今回のハワイ旅行で一番楽しかったと言ってました！次回はイルカ大学に行くとも言ってます。写真も撮ってくれるし、データもくれるし、とってもおすすめです！

It was my first time on Maui, and my first participation in this tour. I went to the meeting place by rental car after checking it out the day before, and then it was time for the tour! However, the lady in the parking lot directed me to a spot that was quite far from the reception. Before boarding, I had to sign a waiver acknowledging that I was responsible for any accidents that might occur. First, we were served light snacks on the boat. Even though I had eaten at the hotel, I couldn't resist and ended up overeating, which made me seasick. During snorkeling at Molokini Island, I accidentally swallowed a lot of seawater. The visibility was indeed excellent. We also got to see sea turtles during our travels. There were some unexpected events, but overall, it was a lot of fun.

初めてのマウイ島でした、初参加でした。レンタカーで集合場所まで行くのに前日集合場所の下見をして、いざツアーに！ところが、駐車場のおばちゃんに、指示された場所が受け付けまで遠かったよ~。乗船前にお決まりの事故にあっても自己責任的な誓約書を書いて乗船。まずは、船内で軽食がでました。ホテルで食べて来たのに、食い意地が....食べ過ぎて船酔いです。モロキニ島でシュノーケリングの時、海水を大量に飲んでコマセ巻きました。透明度はさすがに良かったです。移動してウミガメも観れました。ハプニングもありましたが楽しかったです。

The weather was nice, and I was looking forward to it, but for some reason, I couldn't see any dolphins. The staff seemed a bit disappointed too. However, all the staff were very kind, and since they spoke Japanese, I was able to participate in the tour with peace of mind.

I will try again next time! Thank you!

お天気も良く、期待していましたが、なぜかイルカにあえませんでした。
スタッフの方も少しがっかりしてたようです。
でも、スタッフの方は、みんなやさしく、日本語も通じたので
安心してツアーに参加できました。

次回またチャレンジします！
ありがとうございました

I wanted to do something special in Hawaii, so I signed up for this wild dolphin tour. As a result, I had a truly valuable experience! Our guide, Juri, and all the crew members were very kind, and I appreciate how they paid attention to my son, who was the youngest participant. My son was thrilled to see dolphins doing twist jumps from the boat. My husband and I were moved to see dolphins swimming underwater. When our child grows up and is able to snorkel, we definitely want to participate again! Thank you for the wonderful experience.

ハワイで特別なことをしたい！と思い、こちらの野生イルカツアーに申し込みました。
結果、とても貴重な体験ができました！
ガイドのじゅりさんはじめ、クルーのみなさん親切な方ばかりで、最年少で参加した我が家の息子にも気を配っていただき感謝です。
息子は、船の上からツイストジャンプするイルカを見られて喜んでいました。父と母は水中で泳ぐイルカを見ることができ、感激でした。
子供が大きくなってシュノーケリングをできるようになったら、ぜひまた参加したいです！素敵な体験をありがとうございました。

I participated because I could go snorkeling at Molokini Island. One of the staff members was Japanese and explained the details, such as the sign for confirming the number of participants and the rules on the boat. There were only four Japanese participants, including myself.

モロキニ島でシュノーケリングができるとういうことで参加しました。
スタッフの一人が日本人であり、人数確認のためのサインや船内でのルールなど細かいことを教えてくれました。日本人の参加者は自分も含めて4人だけでした。

The difference from university is that there are no activities like SUP, and the food (at university, it's a bento? Here, it was potato chips and spam musubi. It was really delicious). Since you can do SUP anywhere, I participated in the middle school program purely to enjoy dolphin swimming.

We were picked up in Waikiki, and during the ride to Waianae, the guide provided explanations. The guide was a bright, athletic woman, and she was really entertaining, making it so that I didn't feel sleepy at all despite the early start. In the middle school program, the dolphins were the teachers, the turtles were the professors, and the guide was like the class representative, with both the guide and us seeking knowledge from the teachers.

With high expectations, we headed out. Waiting for us at the beach harbor was a magnificent catamaran that could hold over 20 people. It was a huge step up from a diving boat that looked like a fishing boat, and it didn't sway at all, so I think even those who are not good on boats would be fine.

When we reached the dive point and jumped in, there were more than ten dolphins just below the surface! It was breathtaking. You have to swim quite a bit to chase the dolphins, so it can be a bit tiring, but with fins, even those who aren't strong swimmers or lack stamina need not worry.

We were in the water for about 30 minutes, and I got to see the adorable sight of dolphins playing with each other, which was both mystical and very healing. While holding my snorkel, I quietly tried to greet them with a high voice saying, "Aloha... Aloha..." (laughs).

After that, we had some free time for snorkeling at another spot, and I was able to see sea turtles up close. Before returning to the harbor, we were also taught hula dancing. All the staff were fun and nice, making it a great experience! Just watching from above the sea would be a waste! I highly recommend this experience if you go to Hawaii!

大学との違いはSUPなどのアクティビティがないことと、ご飯の中身(大学はお弁当？こちらはポテトチップとスパムむすび。すごく美味しかった)。
SUPとかはどこでもできるので、純粋にドルフィンスイムを楽しみたくて中学に参加しました。
ワイキキでピックアップされ、ワイアナエまで向かう間はガイドさんの説明。体育会系な明るい女性の方だったのですが、これがすっごく面白くて、早朝出発でも全く眠くならず。中学はイルカ先生、カメが大教授、ガイドさんは学級委員で、ガイドさんも我々も、先生たちに教えを乞うというスタンスです。
期待を胸に向かいます。
ビーチハーバーで迎えてくれたのは20人以上乗れるであろう立派なカタマラン。漁船に毛が生えたようなダイビング船とは段違い、全然揺れないので船が苦手な方でも大丈夫だと思います。
いざポイントについて潜ると、その瞬間水面のすぐ下に１０頭以上の群れ！感動です。
イルカを追って結構泳がないといけないので、ちょっと疲れますが…フィンがあるので泳げない方や体力に自信のない方も心配いりません。
海の中にいたのは30分くらいかな？イルカ同士でじゃれあっている可愛らしい姿も見られたし、なんだか神秘的でもあり、とても癒されました。
シュノーケルくわえながら、そっと高い声で「アロハ…アロハ…」と語りかけてみてました笑
そのあと別のポイントで自由にシュノーケリング。海ガメもすぐそばで見られました。港につく前にフラダンスも教えてもらいました。スタッフみなさん面白くていい人で楽しかった！
海の上から見るだけじゃもったいない！ハワイに行ったらぜひ体験してほしいです！