All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

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！

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。