All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I was worried if it would be okay since the kids are small, but the staff were all kind, and it seems the kids enjoyed themselves. It was also great that we could experience snorkeling and sea kayaking at spots where we could see not only dolphins but also fish and turtles. Everyone in my family saw the dolphins except for me σ(^_^;) I saw a lot of dorsal fins from a large group of dolphins σ(^_^;)

子供達が小さいので大丈夫かなぁ〜、、と心配でしたがスタッフの皆さんも親切で子供達も楽しめた様です。イルカを見るだけでなく魚や亀が見えるスポットでもシュノーケリングやシーカヤックなどの体験が出来たのもとても良かったです。 イルカは私以外の家族は全員見ましたσ(^_^;) 私はイルカの大群の背ビレを沢山見ましたσ(^_^;)

Fun, interesting, relaxing and beautiful way to see the water, the skyline, the sun and sky!

The weather was nice and the view was beautiful. I think it would be best to go according to the tides. The staff can speak Japanese, so it was reassuring. I was glad that I could see a sea turtle. I felt a bit embarrassed being the only one participating among couples.

天気よく綺麗に見えました。潮の満ち引きに合わせていけるとベストだと思います。スタッフの方も日本語が話せるので安心です。ウミガメも見ることが出来たので良かったです。カップルばかりの中に一人参加だったので少し恥ずかしかったです。

The female staff member in Japan provided various explanations and shared many stories on the way to Hanauma. Although we didn't see any sea turtles, it was reassuring that they kept an eye on everyone to ensure we didn't get separated.

日本の女性スタッフの方でハナウマまで行く途中も色々説明して色々お話を聞けました。
ウミガメには会えませんでしたが、皆がバラバラにならない様に見てくれるので安心です。

I could only see a little because a shark was nearby. The staff were all cheerful and it was lively. It was nice to have a leisurely morning.

サメが近くに来てるという事で少ししか見れませんでした。スタッフの方は皆さん明るくて盛り上がりました。朝がゆっくりなので良かったです。

I checked the tide chart and participated during the lowest tide, but I still got soaked up to my knees. Since the sandbar was my goal, I was a bit disappointed about that. The sandbar seemed to stretch quite a long way, but perhaps the tour companies stop at different places to disembark. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning views of the blue sky, the sea, and the surrounding mountains. I also saw sea turtles and mantas, but overall, I feel it might be more geared towards younger people.

潮目表を見て最低水位の時に参加したもののの、膝くらいまでは浸かりました。サンドバーが目的でしたので、その点は残念です。サンドバー（浅瀬）はかなり長い範囲につながっているように見えましたが、ツアー会社によって船をとめて降りる場所が違うのかもしれません。もっとも、青空と海、そして周辺の山の景色は極上で堪能しました。
ウミガメやマンタも見れましたが、全体的に若者向けかな〜という気がします。

There are some things that can't be helped since it's nature, but I was able to encounter dolphins, although I only saw their dorsal fins. I couldn't see them swimming around in the water. I got my hopes up because the experience photos showed Masala donuts. We departed early in the morning without having time for a satisfying meal before boarding. There were no drinks or snacks during the ride, and we finally got a light meal around 11 o'clock, which included hamburgers, drinks, and snacks. Maybe I was expecting too much from the dolphins and the food.

自然が相手なので仕方ないところもあるけど、イルカと遭遇出来たけど、イルカの背びれは見えただけ。海の中を泳ぎ回るところまでは見ることが出来なかった。体験談の写真ではマサラダドーナツが映ったりしていたので期待しちゃいました。早朝出発で満足な食事をとる時間もないままに乗船。
乗船中のドリンクやスナックはなく、11時頃の軽食でやっとハンバーガーとドリンク、スナックが出された。イルカやフードに期待しすぎちゃったかな。

It was truly a wonderful underwater walk where I could see sea turtles up close. The supporting divers were kind and efficient, which made me feel at ease even though I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, allowing me to complete the tour without worry.

The children also seemed to have a great time. Thank you very much.

In the morning, when the pickup was happening, I think my name was called twice, but I heard it from a different tour group. While I went to check there, the bus had already started to leave, and if I hadn't noticed, I would have been left behind. Other than that, everything was great.

ウミガメも近くに見れて本当に素敵な海底散歩になりました。サポートしてくれるダイバーさんが親切で手際がよくて、泳ぎに自信のない私も安心して、ツアーを終えることができました。

子供たちも、とても楽しかったようです。ありがとうございました。

朝、迎えの時、2回名前を呼んでもらったようなのですが、違うツアーの方から聞こえたので、そちらに聞きに行ってる間にもうバスの方へ歩き出していたいて、気が付かなければ、置いてけぼりになるところでした。
それ以外は、すべて良かったです。

The wait time was quite long, so the four people besides my wife got seasick...
It's not suitable for those who get seasick.
The underwater scooter was fun!
There are also photos and videos for sale.
Whether $75 for both for five people is expensive or cheap varies from person to person...

待ち時間がかなりある為、妻以外の4人は船酔いでダウンしました、、、
船酔いする方には、合いません。
水中スクーターは楽しかったですよ！
写真と動画の販売もあります。
両方5人で75ドルは、高いか安いかは、人それぞれですね、、、

Since this is a nature tour, it's understandable, but the bad weather and poor visibility left me feeling unsatisfied...

Regarding snorkeling, we all swam in a line along a predetermined route, so I was too focused on keeping up with everyone to really enjoy the underwater experience... (We had a group with both strong and weak swimmers, including children.)

Also, I had somewhat prepared myself for this in advance, but the water level at the sandbar was only up to my knees at most. Jumping for a photo was impossible.

自然が相手のツアーなので仕方がないのですが、天気が悪い＆透明度が悪くて、不完全燃焼でした……
スノーケルに関しては、決まっているルートを全員で一列になって泳ぐため、周りに合わせるので精一杯で海の中を楽しむ余裕があまりありませんでした…(泳げる人や泳げない人、子供などの団体になる為)
あとは、事前にある程度は覚悟していましたが、こちらのツアーではサンドバーでの海水位が膝下が精一杯でした。
ジャンプして写真を写すのは無理です。

I think it's a simple and good plan if your goal is to go snorkeling in a beautiful place. However, for those who only speak Japanese, it might be a bit challenging... They provide explanations about the lava caves along the way, but only in English.

きれいな場所でシュノーケリングするという目的ならシンプルで良いプランだと思います。ただ英語オンリーだったのまったくダメな人には・・・途中に溶岩洞窟の説明とかしてくれます、英語で(+_+)

This was my first experience with my family. Personally, it was my third time, but I’ll briefly outline the pros and cons.

First, the pros:
1. The marina is very close to the points, so the total travel time is short.
2. The boat is large and comfortable.
3. There was a child who gets seasick on board, but since the points are close, I think it was relatively easy for them.

Now, the cons:
1. The explanations are only in English, but I don’t think that will be a problem.
2. The journey is short, so you can’t enjoy the scenery of Kona town.

Depending on the timing, I think the LED lights were strong, and we had a relatively good number of sightings.

I plan to come back here next time as well.

家族連れでは初体験でした。
個人的には3度目でしたが簡単に長所と短所を書いておきます。

まず長所
1、マリーナからポイントまでが非常に近くに全行程の所要時間が短くて済む。
2、船が大きくて快適。
3、船酔いしやすい子が同船してましたがポイントまでが近いので比較的楽だと思います。

で短所
1、英語の説明しかないが困る事は無いと思う。
2、道中が短いのでコナの街の景色を眺める事が出来ない。

タイミングにもよると思いますがLEDのライトが強く比較的沢山来てくれたと思います。

次回からもここにしようと思います。

I was truly moved to swim surrounded by so many dolphins. On top of that, the staff were friendly and made it so much fun. I would love to participate again.

本当にたくさんのイルカに囲まれて泳ぐ事が出来て感動しました。その上スタッフの皆さんがフレンドリーに盛り上げて下さりとっても楽しかったです。
また、参加したいです。

Definitely the best value, best experience of our holiday. Awesome team, good gear and most probably the best value for money in Waikiki. Thanks guys for the experience, the photos and videos and the care and encouragement you gave my nervous wife, she is still talking about the fish and turtles she saw and how safe she felt in the scooter. Photos are now in pride of place on the photo board at home.

I participated with my child. I used to be a diver, but I hadn't been in the ocean for quite a long time, so I was worried about my physical condition. However, with a Japanese guide who provided thorough explanations and plenty of floatation devices, I was able to swim without any issues. We also saw three sea turtles. While I didn't feel the same excitement as I had when I saw many corals and fish during my previous diving experiences, the guide was pleasant, and we had a fun time.

子供と2人で参加しました
昔はダイバーでしたが、かなり長い間海に入っていなく体力的に心配していました
日本人のガイドが付いてしっかり説明してくれて、浮き具もたっぷりあった為問題なく泳げました
海亀も3匹見れました
ダイビングで沢山の珊瑚や魚を見た事があったので、それに対する感動はありませんてましたが、ガイドの方の感じが良く楽しい時間でした

My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. We really liked how quickly and well things were explained and how soon we got in the water. Group was a good size and the guide was awesome!!!!

Thank you very much for all your help this time. Thanks to you, the weather was great, and I was able to see the vast Big Island of Hawaii and the long-desired Kilauea Volcano from the sky. If I had to say, it would have been perfect to see a bit more volcanic activity, but I suppose we can't go against nature (laughs). However, I was satisfied as I could clearly see the lava flowing.

I was a bit concerned about the budget, but considering it as a once-in-a-lifetime memory, I don't think it was expensive at all.

このたびはいろいろお世話になりありがとうございました。おかげさまで天気もよく、広大なハワイ島と念願のキラウエア火山を空から観ることができました。敢えて言うならばもう少し活発な火山活動が観られたら最高でしたが、さすがに自然には逆らえませんね(苦笑)。でも溶岩が流れ出ている様子などはハッキリ見えたので満足しています。
予算的にはどうかなと思いましたが、一生の思い出と考えれば決して高くはないと思いますよ。

It was incredibly cloudy and extremely cold... I participated on a day that was so cold, I couldn't believe it was Hawaii. The scenery was also disappointing due to the clouds, and the sandbar had water levels only up to my knees, which was a big failure. It was so cold that I didn't participate in snorkeling and waited on the boat instead. I think if you're going to the sandbar, you should definitely choose the right season to go.

The staff were very cheerful and tried their best to lift the mood; they were kind and pleasant. If I ever go again for a revenge trip, I would choose this tour.

とにかく曇っていて滅茶苦茶寒かった。。。
ハワイでこんなに寒いことってあるのか・・・というくらい寒い日に参加してしまいました。
そして、曇っていた分、景色もイマイチで、肝心のサンドバーも膝上くらいまでの水位だったので、大失敗でした。
あまりに寒いので、シュノーケリングには参加せず、船で待機させて頂きました。
サンドバーに行くなら、やはりちゃんと時期を選んで行くべきだと思いました。

スタッフの方達は、とても明るく、何とか盛り上げようとしてくれて、親切で感じが良かったですし、いつかまたリベンジで行くならば、このツアーを選びます。

I visited Kauai for the first time last year and loved it, so I returned again this year. I did the Na Pali Coast cruise last year as well, but this time I chose a tour that allowed snorkeling off the coast of Niihau and got us close to the cliffs.

The snorkeling off Niihau was fantastic, with some deep areas to explore, and getting close to the cliffs was very impressive.

However, the boat does rock quite a bit. On the day of the tour, the sea conditions were very calm, but especially on the way back, it swayed quite a lot, possibly to pick up speed. Our family barely avoided getting seasick (except for my father, who took motion sickness medication), but it was a close call. The foreign ladies on board were being handed buckets one after another.

If you are prone to motion sickness or have any concerns, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

That said, I believe this tour is worth participating in, even with medication. I especially recommend it for those who are experiencing the Na Pali Coast tour for the first time!

去年カウアイ島を初めて訪れとても気に入り、今年再び。ナ・パリ・コーストのクルーズは去年もしましたが、今回はニイハウ島沖でシュノーケルができ、絶壁近くまで接近してくれるこのツアーを選びました。
ニイハウ島沖でのシュノーケルは水深の深い部分もあり、とても楽しめました。また、絶壁への接近もとても見ごたえがありました。

ただ、船がかなり揺れます。ツアー当日、海の状態はとても穏やかでしたが、特に帰路はスピートを出すためか、かなりの勢いで縦横に揺れます。我々家族は辛うじて酔いませんでしたが（父親以外酔い止め薬服用）、ギリギリの感じでした。外国のご婦人方は次々とバケツを渡されていました。
乗り物酔いをしやすい方、少しでもご心配な方は酔い止め薬を飲むことをお勧めします。

とはいえ、酔い止め薬を飲んででも参加する価値のあるツアーだと思います。特にナ・パリ・コースト　ツアー初めての方にはお勧めです！

The sunset on the distant horizon viewed from the boat. Manta rays swimming right in front of me, gliding past my body multiple times. A kind guide and the boat captain. According to the guide, there were an unusually high number of manta rays this time. It was a wonderful experience.

ボートから眺める遥かな水平線上の夕日。体をかすめるように何度も目の前を泳ぐマンタ。やさしいガイドさんとボートの船長。ガイドさんの話によれば、今回は、滅多にないほどマンタが多かったとのこと。素晴らしい体験でした。

There are a lot of people, and the short snorkeling experience is not well organized. The snorkeling tour in Okinawa was much better.

人は多いし、体育会系の短時間シュノーケル、段取りも決してよくは無い、沖縄でのシュノーケルツアーの方がよっぽど良かったです。

It seems we went during high tide, so there was no sandy beach. The area was constantly submerged in water. Also, the guide was quite persistent about the possibility of seasickness. There was an overwhelming aura of wanting to sell good stops (laughs). The weather was nice, and the scenery was amazing! We even got to see sea turtles.

満潮時に行ってしまったらしく、砂浜がない状態だった。常に海に浸かっている。あと、ガイドの船酔いを煽る案内がしつこかった。よい止めを売りたいオーラが半端なかった(笑)
天気も良かったこともあり、景色は最高！
海亀にも会えました。

Great captain, great boat, and great crew. This was a great family experience for us.

I was able to see the manta rays, and at the end, one got really close to me—it was amazing! The sunset was beautiful too! 😊

マンタちゃんと見れました、最後にすごく近づいてきて最高でした‼︎
sunsetも綺麗でした(^｡^)

I was able to see the rarely seen bright red magma and a rainbow over the valley, making it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was an absolutely amazing flight.

なかなか見る事の出来ない真っ赤なマグマや谷にかかる虹などを見ることができ、一生に一度の体験ができました。とっても最高なフライトでした。

We participated as a family. It seems that the waves were rough on the day we joined, so while others were using the underwater scooters, we had to wait on the boat or could go snorkeling, but many people ended up feeling seasick. I thought the underwater scooter was great because it had some clever features like bait attached to it. The staff were friendly, and they spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. However, I was disappointed that after the tour, even though I was purchasing the photo data, the driver rushed us because the car was already waiting, and I couldn't hear the explanations.

家族で参加しました。私たちが参加した日は波が荒かったようで他の方が水中スクーターをやってる時は船上で待つかシュノーケルができたのですが船酔いする方が続出でした。水中スクーターは餌がスクーターについてる等工夫があってよかったと思います。スタッフの方も気さくですし日本語も通じるので安心です。ツアーが終わって写真のデータを購入してるのに送迎の方がもう車が待ってるからと急かされ説明が聞けなかったのが残念だなと思います。

Natalie and Zooey were awesome! We had an amazing day. They took pictures and shared it with us.

The only downside is that the snorkeling was not in clearer waters.

Due to the tides, the water level was around waist height instead of shallow. However, the sea was very beautiful, and I was able to see turtles several times, which was a lot of fun. The staff provided solid support, making it a safe activity to participate in. A waterproof camera is essential.

潮の関係で浅瀬にはならず腰位置くらいでした。ただ海は非常にきれいで、カメも何度か見ることができ、非常に楽しめました。スタッフの方のサポートもしっかりしていて、安心して参加できるアクティビティでした。防水カメラは必須です。

We are a couple who loves dolphins, so we were very excited. We also spotted a turtle first and were told by everyone, so the photographer Mike nicknamed us "Turtle No. 1!" (laughs) I definitely want everyone to experience this. Thank you for a fun day.

イルカが好きな夫婦なので大感激しました。
カメも最初に見つけてみなさんに教えられたので、カメラマンのマイクにも「カメNo.1!」とあだ名を付けられました。（笑）
是非、皆さんにも経験して欲しいですね。
楽しい一日をありがとう。

The cheerful guide, who was a second-generation Japanese-American captain, mostly had foreign guests, but afterwards, he kindly interpreted for the Japanese customers, making it easy to understand. The boat was a yacht type, allowing us to fully enjoy the resort atmosphere. After seeing dolphins, I was delighted to spot sea turtles swimming at a depth of about 10 meters during snorkeling. There was not enough time during lunchtime, so a lot of food was left over, which felt wasteful. It's better to start eating right after snorkeling. I was shocked to find that other coupons offered the same tour at a lower price than what I had booked, but the tour itself was very good, so I highly recommend it!

日系２世の船長さんの陽気なガイドで、お客さんはほとんど外国人の方でしたが、そのあと日本人客向けに丁寧に通訳してくださり、よくわかりました。
船もヨットタイプでリゾート気分満喫。
イルカを見たあと、シュノーケリング場所では水深10メートル程のところに海亀も泳いでいるのが見えて嬉しかったです。
ランチタイムは時間が少ないので沢山食べ物が余ってしまって勿体なかったです。シュノーケリングが終わったらすぐに食べはじめたほうがいいです。
他のクーポンで同じ内容のツアーが自分が予約したものより安くなっててショックを受けましたが、ツアー自体はとても良かったのでお勧めです❗