All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

In short,
"I’m glad I experienced it!"

Many people mentioned that the meeting place was hard to find, but there was a map and landmarks, so I arrived smoothly. I think it’s a good idea for those who are anxious to leave a little earlier. We did the same.

ひとこと
「体験して良かったです！」

みなさん集合場所が解りづらかったと仰ってますが
地図と目印がありますので
すんなりと到着出来ました。
不安な方は少しは早めに出ると
いいと思います。うちもそうしました。

I would recommend this for all ages that are good swimmers all the boat crew were qualified life guards and very helpful. I even seen some babies is tubes with their parents pushing them in the water. I had a great time

I had a great time the guides very very knowledgeable and helpful. It was amazing how close the Manta Ray came to use as we were on the surface hanging to a raft. If I go back this is one thing I will differently do again.

I would love to do this activity again! It was a unique experience and the crew/divers were very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth the money!

Captain Morgan (ikr) was exceptional. This tour was very personal. It's 6 people tops. So you don't feel crowded on the boat. Not like some of the other snorkeling excursions. I highly recommend this company :) They also stop at 2 spots. Instead of 1!!! We got to see dolphins too. Great times :)

Competent crew and very friendly. Website preparation is excellent.

On the day of the tour, we had a plan for the afternoon, and it was just my husband and me participating. Our guide was Chieko, a very friendly Japanese woman. She was quite experienced, and she seemed to know everyone at Hanauma Bay. It had been quite a challenge for us since we participated in a snorkeling tour in Saipan 30 years ago, but Chieko efficiently taught us the snorkeling techniques, so we felt comfortable joining in. She also took underwater photos and shared them with us. She guided us expertly to points where many fish were swimming. To our surprise, we even saw a turtle. It was an unforgettable and wonderful memory. I’m really glad we participated. Hanauma Bay is thoroughly protected, so the water is very clear and beautiful, and the fish are impressively large. They grow big because they are protected. We saw mongooses playing on the beach. With the life jackets, we floated safely, and by moving our fins, we could swim forward. All we had to do was breathe through our mouths instead of our noses. My husband and I confidently recommend this tour to everyone.

当日は午後からのプランで、参加者は私達夫婦だけでした。担当はchiekoさん。とっても気さくな、日本の方でした。相当なベテランの方で、ハナウマ湾の係りの方は皆、知り合いでした。私達はなにしろ、サイパンで３０年前にシュノーケルツアーに参加して以来のチャレンジですが、chiekoさんが手際よくシュノーケルの要領を教えてくれたので安心して参加出来ました。水中写真も撮っていただいてアップして下さいました。魚が沢山泳いでいるポイントを要領よく案内していただきました。なんと、亀も見れました。一生忘れられない素晴らしい思い出です。本当に参加して良かったです。ハナウマ湾は自然保護が徹底しているので、水はとっても透き通ってきれいですし、お魚さんのなんと大きいこと。迫力満点です。保護されているので、大きく育つそうです。海岸ではマングースが遊んでいました。ライフジャケットで体は浮いているので、安心ですし、足ヒレを動かせば前に進みます。後は鼻で息をしないで、口で呼吸すればいいだけです。私達夫婦はこのツアーを自信を持って皆さんに推薦します。

I have joined the Captain Bob snorkel since the first time I went to Hawaii. It was so consistent every time. And this time we have a group of 11 people going and everyone has a good time even though the sandbar water level is a little bit high but the whole crew working on the boat are so sincere which makes a big difference on the atmosphere of the activity. Excellent

It was an early morning tour, but our guide was very energetic. Their desire to entertain us was very evident, and the time flew by until we arrived. Fortunately, we were able to encounter dolphins right away. I was surprised at how close they were to the shore. It was challenging to anticipate their movements since they swim quickly, but I was glad to see wild dolphins. After that, we headed to the turtle spot, but they didn't appear for a while. Suddenly, one showed up nearby, and we were able to take great photos. All the staff were wonderful, and it was a fantastic tour.

朝早いツアーでしたが、テンションがとても高いガイドさんでした。でも楽しませようという気持ちがとても伝わり、到着まであっという間でした。私たちは運よくすぐにイルカさんと遭遇することができました。思ってた以上に岸に近くてびっくりしました。イルカさんは早いので先回りしなければならないのが大変でしたが、野生のイルカさんを見ることができてよかったです。その後カメのスポットに向かいましたが、なかなか現れませんでしがが、急に近くに現れいい写真が撮れました。スタッフみなさんはいい人ばかりで、とてもいいツアーでした。

The sea was a beautiful, clear blue with a very high level of transparency. With its depth, I was able to enjoy the stunning ocean and the fish that spread out before my eyes.

青く透き通った大変透明度の高い海でした。海の深さもあり、視界に広がる美しい海と魚たちを堪能できました。

Great Trip. Crew was great and very friendly. They were very helpful with my daughter who had a broken foot and made sure she was safe in the water and had a great time.

We participated with our 3-year-old child. Meeting at the hotel at 5:30 AM was quite tough for both the child and the parents. I thought we could sleep on the bus, but it was hard to get any rest, and my husband was a bit worn out by the time we arrived.

I was worried that the boat would be like a rubber dinghy based on past photos, but I was relieved to find out it had been upgraded to a large boat (with a restroom)! Once we boarded, we encountered a pod of dolphins within about 10 minutes. My husband and I took turns snorkeling while our child enjoyed watching the dolphins jump and sea turtles from the boat.

When we reached the snorkeling point, my daughter (3 years old) expressed a desire to dive into the sea, so I told her we could go in together. I was very grateful that a guide stayed right by our side the entire time we were in the water.

The guides and photographers were all very energetic, and at first, I was worried about keeping up with their enthusiasm. However, they paid close attention to the participants and provided excellent care, which made me feel reassured.

On our way back to the harbor, we were delighted to see flying fish in front of the boat and spotted sea turtles multiple times, which made us very happy. More than anything, I never knew swimming with dolphins could be so healing!

Since my daughter is still only 3 years old and couldn't snorkel, we couldn't dive together, but I definitely want to participate again when she is old enough to snorkel.

3歳の子連れで参加しました。　朝5時30分ホテル集合が子供も親もかなりきつかった。。。バスの中でも寝れるかと思いきや、なかなか寝かせてもらえず主人は到着までにちょっとばててました。　
船は過去の写真からゴムボートのような船かと思い心配していましたが、大きな船にグレードアップしたとの事で、実際大きな船で安心（トイレ付）！
船に乗ると10分ほどでイルカの群れにすぐに出会え、夫婦で交代でシュノーケルに参加し子供は船の上からイルカのジャンプやウミガメなどを見て楽しんでいました。
その後シュノーケルポイントに行った時、娘（3歳）も海に潜りたいというので一緒に海に入ることを伝えると、入っている間ガイドの方が一人ずっとそばについていてくれとてもありがたかったです。
ガイドさん、カメラマンさん皆様かなり元気で、最初はそのテンションについていけるか心配だったのですが参加者の方々をよく見ていて、ケアもしっかりしていて安心できました。
帰港する際にもトビウオが船の前を飛んでいたりホヌも何度も見れ幸せな気持ちになりましたが、なによりもイルカと泳ぐのがこんなに癒されるとは知りませんでした！　
娘はまだ3歳なのでシュノーケルができず一緒に潜れなかったのですが、シュノーケルができる年齢になったらぜひまた参加したいと思っています。

As an adult amatuer snorkeler, I felt so safe with these guys. Great trip, fun in the waters, great, amenities, and I'd be back for more.

Fantastic experience with a first rate crew. Well worth the value for three hours of snorkeling, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, colorful fish, and great sailing. Crew put safety first and had fun with everyone on the boat. Would go back in a heartbeat! My nine year old says this was her best experience of the vacation!! Thanks to the Holokai crew!

Loved the trip, went back again 2 days later. Will do it again next time we visit the islands!

It was an amazing experience ! Like an underwater ballet with a bit of adrenaline because even you know that rays are completely harmless and gentle you are still swimming in the middle of the ocean at night .There were at least 25 of them that night passing sometimes within an inch of our biddies, it felt like gentle caressing. I think it was my favorite activity and we did practically everything there is to be done on the Island (from extreme to leisure ) Definitely recomend it

We took the turtle snorkel cruise and the Happy shout cruise and had a fantastic time on both. The boat crew is a ton of fun! We will definitely do it again the next time we are out. Thanks guys!

I was very satisfied to see the sea turtles up close. There were Japanese staff members who conveyed their desire for us to have fun, which made the experience very enjoyable. However, I stayed at the Sheraton and they came to pick me up, but there were no detailed instructions provided. I was waiting at the main entrance, but it turned out to be the wrong place. It would be best if there were clearer information available.

ウミガメを間近で見ることが出来て大満足です。日本人スタッフの方がいらっしゃり、楽しんで帰って貰いたいという思いも伝わり非常に楽しかったです。ただ、シェラトンに宿泊して迎えに来て頂いたのですが、詳細場合の記載がなく、正面玄関で待っていたのに違っているとのことでした。もう少しわかりやすい情報があるとベストです。

This was my first experience in a helicopter. I had imagined it would be shaky, but it was completely stable, to the point where I almost dozed off. The flight time was longer than I expected, and I enjoyed the vastness of Hawaii Island and its magnificent nature from above. Next time, I want to challenge myself on another island.

ヘリ初体験となります。
揺れを想像してたのですが、まったくの安定感でうとうとしてしまうほどでした。
予想以上にフライト時間が長く、ハワイ島のデカさや壮大な自然を上空から堪能しました。
次回は、ほかの島でもチャレンジしたいと思います。

This was my first time participating in this tour, and I chose to go directly to the meeting place on my own, but I wasn't quite sure where to go and ended up asking someone for directions to finally arrive. I felt that arranging for a pickup would have been smoother and more reassuring.

The tour guide, Torichan, was a wonderful person, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

The manta rays were very large, and seeing them swim right in front of me was breathtaking. They came so close that their bellies almost touched mine. They were much bigger than I had imagined, but I felt no fear at all. I was just so excited. Their adorable faces and the way they swam gracefully were incredibly soothing, and it was truly an emotional experience.

If you're going to the Big Island, I highly recommend participating in this tour. You'll feel the rich nature up close, and the interaction with the manta rays will undoubtedly become a wonderful memory that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

このツアーの参加は初めてで
個人で直接集合場所に向かうプランにしましたがいまいち分からず人に教えてもらいながらなんとか到着。
送迎を頼む方がやはりスムーズで安心だと感じました。

ツアー案内のとりちゃん、とっても素敵なお人柄の方でより一層楽しく過ごせました。

マンタはとても大きく
目の前で泳ぐ姿は圧巻。
マンタのお腹と私のお腹が当たるほど
近距離で近寄ってきてくれました。
想像以上に大きかったですが
怖さは全くなかったです。
とにかく興奮しました。
愛くるしいお顔に、ゆったりと優雅に泳ぐ姿にとても癒され
本当に感動的な体験でした。

ハワイ島行くなら
このツアーに参加することをお勧めします。
豊かな自然をより近くで感じ
マンタとの触れ合いは一生心に残る素敵な思い出になること間違いなしです。

I participated in a monitor tour in July 2017, and to sum it up, it was definitely the right choice! The photos are small since they were taken from outside, but I actually got to dive and swim with dolphins, and I also encountered stingrays! The sea turtles were swimming slowly, so I got to play alongside them (ﾟωﾟ). This is something you can't do on your own, so I think that's the charm of the tour.

However, since you don't go out too far, if you're mainly thinking about coral and colorful fish, you might be a little disappointed. Also, depending on the weather, the visibility can sometimes be low. It seemed particularly beautiful on the day I went, but since this is nature, there's not much you can do about it.

The staff operating the tour were all very kind, and I truly believe that even those who are anxious about swimming can have a great time! I think this is a recommended activity for anyone considering a marine tour.

2017年の7月にモニターツアーとして参加しましが、結論から言うと大正解でした！
写真は外からなので小さいですが、実際に潜ってイルカと一緒に泳げましたし、エイにも会えました
！ウミガメはゆっくり泳いでたので、隣で一緒に遊泳しました(ﾟωﾟ)これは個人でできることではないので、ツアーの魅力かと思います

ただ、あまり沖に出ないので、サンゴとかカラフルなお魚をメインに考えてると、少しがっかりかもしれません。また、天気によっては透明度が低い時もあるみたいです。本日は特に綺麗だったみたいですが、こればかりは自然が相手なので仕方ないですけどね

当日大学を運営しているスタッフの方も親切な方ばかりで、泳ぎに不安のある方も本当に楽しめると思います！
マリンツアーを迷っている方にはオススメのアティビティだと思います

I had always dreamed of swimming with dolphins, so I was really looking forward to this tour! The morning was very early, so I was a bit sleepy (laughs), but our guide, Julie, was full of energy and really entertaining.

We spotted the dolphins about five minutes after getting on the boat! I heard that sometimes it can take hours to find them, so we were lucky. I was very satisfied to see so many dolphins!

I was also happy to see a turtle during the snorkeling afterward!

I would love to join again when I come back to Oahu!

Just one thing... if I could share my opinion, the photo prices are a bit high, so I think it would be easier to buy them if they were a bit more affordable!

イルカと一緒に泳ぐのが夢だったのでとても楽しみにして、こちらのツアーに参加しました☆朝がとっても早かったので…眠かったですけど(笑)案内してくれたジュリーさんがとっても元気でテンション高くて面白かったです｡

船に乗って五分ぐらいでイルカ先生を発見!！見つからない時は何時間も探すみたいなので、運が良かったみたい。
沢山のイルカちゃんが見れて大満足☆

その後のシュノーケルでカメちゃんも見れて幸せ☆

またオアフ島に来たら参加したいです☆

一つだけ…意見を言わせて貰うと、写真販売があるんだけど、値段がもうちょい手頃だと買いやすいかと思います！

I was looking forward to the manta rays!! I thought the waves were rougher than I expected. I was moved to see several manta rays swimming gracefully, but it felt like we were luring them in with food... it was more like feeding them, so it was a bit different from what I had in mind.

But it was fun!

楽しみにしていたマンタ！！
思っていたより、波が荒いなと思いました。何匹か優雅に泳ぐマンタを見れて感動しましたが、餌でおびき寄せる感じで…餌付けしている感じだったので…ちょっと思っていた感じと違いました。

でも楽しかったですよ！

I was the only one participating alone, surrounded by couples and families. I felt a bit lonely on the shuttle bus, but once I boarded, the staff greeted me, and my worries were dispelled! I was able to see dolphins and turtles safely! Additionally, I was able to see a monk seal, which is a rare sight. I'm grateful for the staff's thoughtfulness!

一人での参加は他におらず、周りはカップルとファミリーばかりでした。行き送迎バスで少し孤独を感じていましたが、いざ乗船するとスタッフの方々に声を掛けていただき、心配は払拭されました！無事、イルカ、カメにも会えました！それに滅多に見れないモンクシールも観ることができました。
スタッフの心配りに感謝です！

I challenged myself to swim with wild dolphins, but due to the cloudy weather, I only saw one far away. It was murky and hard to see, but I was glad to have encountered it. I did see a pod, but it was disappointing that I couldn't see them up close. I'm glad I had the unique experience of eating hamburgers and dancing.

野生のイルカと泳げるというので挑戦しましたが、曇りというのもあり一匹だけ遠くに見えました。濁っていてわかりにくかったですが、会えてよかったです。群れには会えたのですが近くで見れなかったのは残念でした。ハンバーガーを食べたり踊ったりなかなか出来ない体験が出来て良かったです。

It was my first experience at the sandbar. It was a bit cloudy, which was disappointing, but I was happy to be able to stand on the sandbar. I had fun eating sandwiches and taking pictures. I was able to take a lot of photos.

サンドバー初体験でした。少し曇っていたのが残念ですが、サンドバーに立てたことが嬉しかったです。サンドイッチ食べたり、写真取ってもらったり楽しかったー。写真もたくさん撮れました。

Loved this excursion!! Family had a great time snorkeling with the crew and lots of turtles. Even an octopus too. Everyone loved this trip. Highly recommend wish it was longer.

I want to start this review by saying that Kieko (our guide) picked us up at our hotel and I was not in the right pick up area. She was actually walking around calling out my name and found me. I cannot thank her enough!!!

The tour was about a half day long - we went in the morning, which I would recommend because it can get crowded at Hanauma as the day goes on.

We were able to lock up our valuables while we were in the water. The tram ride down and back up to the parking lot was awesome

As for the snorkelling - it was AMAZING. I cannot believe how many different species of marine life we saw. So much fun. I did not want to get out of the water!

The highlight of my trip to Hawaii. Awesome crew, loved the sail and got to see so many turtles. Highly recommended!

Great underwater activity, especially for beginners in scuba diving. Extremely easy to do it, extremely awesome while doing it. For experienced guys to scuba diving, this might be boring. For the rest of us this is very cool!! The staff is taking photos of you while being underwater for keeping and sharing these memories forever. Scuba diving is a must to do thing in Hawaii!!