All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

This was a pleasant day, unfortunately the boat really didn't go far from the marina. The only fish we saw were bated by the crew. No whale or dolphin sightings. They fed us lunch at the end of the day nearly 3 a bit hard for kids and adults consuming alcohol. Nothing really bad however not a remarkable day considering the price.

I participated in this tour at the request of a friend. We went into the sea three times in total: twice to see dolphins and once for other fish and turtles. It was a warm and calm day, but wearing a wetsuit was essential. Those who didn't rent one were shivering and had blue lips when they came back up after the second dive. I feel that the prior information provided was insufficient. I think it's important to clearly explain the use of masks and how to dive for first-timers. The person in charge of our group did not provide any explanation in that regard. However, we were able to encounter a large group of dolphins, which was our main goal, so I was very satisfied with that aspect. The dolphins get a perfect score, while the guidance deserves three stars.

友人の希望によりこのツアーに参加しました。
イルカを見るために２回、その他　魚、亀のために１回の計３回海に入ります
暖かく穏やかな日でしたが、ウエットスーツは必須でした。借りずにいた人たちは２回目
上がってきたときには、寒さで震えていて唇が青くなっていました。事前の案内が不足しているように思います。初めての人にはマスクや飛び込み方をしっかり伝えた方がいいと思います。私たちの担当の人はそのあたりの説明が全くありませんでした。イルカは大群に遭遇できて目的は無事に達することができた点は大満足です。イルカは満点、案内は３つ星です

We went as a family of four with two girls, 10 and 8,neither of whom had ever snorkelled. (but both had kayaked). We did the afternoon tour and were really lucky to see the spinner dolphins on the way to and from the snorkeling. The ethos of the tour was amazing. Once spotted, we stopped paddling and let them come to us, no chasing, no interference and Deanna and her colleague (sorry, forgot his name), clearly care so much about the reef and local wildlife, very much respecting it and observing rather than chasing it down. Once on the reef they showed us local plants, and got all our goggles ready for snorkeling. As my kids hadn't snorkelled before they were botha bit scared, but Deanna was super helpful, and got in with them. Once they looked down they were off, and didn't want to come in. Snacks and drinks were provided, as was a history of the Captain Cook monument. Would highly highly recommend.... No guarantees you will get dolphins, but incredibly safe and clear snorkeling, best I have seen and clearly run by people who care most about maintaining the reef and wildlife for future generations.

Fantastic wsy to finish our stay in Hawaii. Great team, friendly and really added to the experience. Thanks Rich, Michelle & Corbin.

I participated in a tour with my wife in early March! We were picked up early in the morning at Aloha Landing. During the ride, our guide (who was Japanese) provided entertaining explanations, making the journey to our destination enjoyable! After nearly an hour on the bus, we arrived and boarded the boat to head out to sea! Along the way, we sang a song in Hawaiian to pray for safety.

About 30 minutes later, we reached a spot where we could see dolphins. Although there was a chance we might not see any, it seemed we had a very lucky day, as we encountered many dolphins, much to our guide's surprise! We were truly healed by the sight of the adorable dolphins and their cute sounds.

After that, we went back a bit to snorkel and see sea turtles and fish. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any, but others in the tour said they saw sea turtles! When we returned to the boat, we enjoyed hamburgers and snacks. Eating a hamburger in the great outdoors was exceptional.

The guide and the person driving the boat were both fun, and it was a wonderful tour that allowed us to connect with the dolphins and nature. If I have the chance to come to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again! I encourage everyone to join this tour; you won't forget Hawaii!

3月上旬に奥さんと一緒にツアーに参加しました！
朝早くにアロハランディングにてピックアップ
道中ではガイド(日本人)の方の楽しい説明で飽きることなく目的地へ！
一時間近くバスに乗っていると到着
船に乗り込んで沖に出ました！
道中ではハワイ語で安全を祈願する歌を歌いました
30分ほどするとイルカが見られるスポットに到着
見られないこともあるとの事でしたが私たちの日は
とても良い日だったみたいでガイドさんも驚くほど
多くのイルカたちに出会うことができました！
かわいいイルカたちの姿やキューという鳴き声に
心から癒されました！
その後、少し戻ってウミガメや魚を見にシュノーケル。
私は残念ながら見れなかったですがツアーに一一緒にいた方はウミガメ見れたそうです！
船に戻って、ハンバーガーとお菓子をいただきました。大自然の中で食べるハンバーガーは格別でした

ガイドさんや船を運転してくださる方も楽しい方ですし、イルカたちや大自然に癒される素晴らしい
ツアーです。
もう一度ハワイに来ることがあれば必ず参加したい
と思っています！皆さんも是非参加して見てください！ハワイが忘れられなくなりますよ

We decided to participate at my daughter's request. To sum it up, we encountered a lot of dolphins!! We even spotted a whale in the distance!!! I think many people probably thought it was amazing. However, our family of five... maybe lacking stamina, all five of us refused to get in the water a second time (^^;) If you ask me if it was fun, to be honest, I would say "..." but I think it was good as another memory.

娘の希望で参加を決めました。結論から言えば、沢山のイルカに遭遇！！遠くにクジラも発見！！！多分、最高だったと思った方達も多くいると思います。しかし我々家族５人...体力がないのか２回目の着水は５人とも拒否(^^;)私は終始海へのエサまき状態（苦笑）楽しかったかと聞かれたら正直なところ「・・・」ですが、それもまた思い出の一つとして良かったと思います。

hospitable crew, great food and facilities. It had been a wonderful experience!

The Pride of Maui Molokini Snorkel Cruise was a great snorkel package. There were two snorkel locations, provided meal, drinks, miscellaneous items available to use or rent (see below), and the information from the optional 5-minute class gave some useful tips for the subsequent snorkeling we later did on our own on our trip.

The waters by Molokini were so clear, it was unbelievable how far through the water you can see. Turtle Town waters were less clear than Molokini but had more varied sea life. Whales were breaching along our path to the crater.

I wasn't expecting much from the barbecue but it was surprisingly tasty and filling. They offered neoprene suits to rent. A variety of underwater camera and camera accessories could be rented. Waist floatation and noodles were available for use. Environmentally-friendly sunscreen was also provided. There was a life guard nearby who would let you know when a turtle was in the area at Turtle Town. The slide on the boat was also fun.

According to the tour guide, there had been no sightings of dolphins for the past three days, so we participated with a heartfelt wish to meet wild dolphins. We all recited a traditional Hawaiian prayer with the boat staff, and perhaps it reached them, as we encountered a pod of dolphins just like in the pictures! We were truly moved to see wild spinner dolphins jumping. My husband and I still can't forget the moment we heard the dolphins' voices.

This tour offers experiences that you can only have on a guided tour, so I highly recommend it! Please consider joining!

添乗員さんによると、ここ三日くらいイルカが見れないことがあったとのことで、
野生のイルカに会えることを心からお願いしながら参加。
船のスタッフの方とハワイならではの祈りの言葉みんなで唱え、それが届いたのか、
写真のようなイルカの群れに遭遇！ジャンプする野生のハシナガイルカの姿も見れ、本当に大感動。
夫婦で共に、イルカの声を聞けたことが今でも忘れられません。

ツアーでしか体験できないことが安心と共に体験できるので本当にこのツアーはおすすめです！
是非参加してみてください。

This is the second time I've booked the exact same tour, and I recommended it to a family who was going for the first time, so we participated together! This time, the water was shallow and it was sunny, so we were able to see a different sandbar compared to last time☆ Next time, I want to see it when the water is completely low♡

今回まったく同じツアーを申し込んだのは2回目で、初めて行くファミリーにオススメして一緒に参加しました！今回の水の深さは浅くてしかも晴れていたので前回とはまた違ったサンドバーを見ることができました☆ 今度は完全に水がひいてる状態を見てみたいです♡

We loved our time on the snorkeling and dinner cruise excursion. Well worth the price. Our captain gave great instruction and safety procedures. He also took us up snd close to a whale which gave us quite a show within 25 yards or so. The time by the shore snorkeling was impressive. Lots of fish.
The dinner was delicious with plenty of variety of drinks both spirited and not. I enjoyed the time to enjoy the sunset. Beautiful. There are two restrooms where you can change. Two shower hoses to rinse off after you snorkel. Staff was great. Underwater photographer was along for optional photo package you can purchase.

We used the service with three generations of our family. It was sunny, so we were lucky to have a beautiful view of the sea. The staff took a lot of photos for us. My child, who was snorkeling for the first time, struggled a bit, but they gave it their all. Despite being warned about the dangers of touching the coral, we fell behind the group and felt left out when we couldn't find our way back from the coral to the sandbar. It felt a bit harsh for those who aren't strong swimmers. Other than that, the staff was friendly. We also saw a sea turtle while snorkeling. The restroom on the boat was used by the kids, but I felt reluctant to use it myself. There are public restrooms near the boarding area (although we were told not to use them due to time constraints...). The return bus wasn't as cold as some reviews suggested. I'm glad we got to visit the sandbar, but I think once is enough.

家族3世代で利用しました。
晴れていたので海がきれいでラッキーでした。
写真もスタッフの方にたくさん撮って頂きました。
シュノーケリングは初めてやるわが子がうまく出来ず、それでも一生懸命やりました。
散々、サンゴに触れたら危ないなど言っていたのに、みんなの列から遅れをとってしっまった私たち、サンゴからサンドバーに戻る場所も案内してもらえず、置いて行かれた気分になり、泳ぎの下手な人には冷たいなーと感じました。
それ以外はフレンドリーに接して頂きました。ウミガメもシュノーケリング中見れました。
船内のトイレは、子供たちはりようしていましたが、私はなんだか利用するのが億劫で使いませんでした。船乗り場付近に公衆トイレがあります。（時間がないので利用するなといわれますが・・・）帰りのバスは口コミで書かれるほど寒くありませんでした。
サンドバーに行ってみたかったので良かったです。が一度で十分だと思います。

On the day of the trip, unfortunately, the wind was strong, and the planned course was changed. Because of this, I couldn't reach the long-awaited Na Pali Coast (cry). I received an explanation beforehand, but I wasn't fully aware of the details when we set sail. We also departed about 40 minutes late. Once we got out to sea, we encountered a sea turtle, and shortly after that, we saw a humpback whale... Since one of my other goals for this trip was whale watching, that was still good. I was overwhelmed by the sight of the whale breaching repeatedly, and the three hours flew by. The finale was a cruise while watching the sunset with a pod of dolphins... There were unlimited drinks and light meals, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. However, since it was a meal on a small boat, you shouldn't have too high expectations... Next time, I definitely want to make it to the Na Pali Coast!

当日は生憎風が強く予定されていたコースが変更されました。　このため念願のナ・パリ・コーストまではたどりつけず（泣）　事前に説明を受けましたが、詳しくは把握できないまま出航。出航も40分ほど遅れていました。　沖に出るとウミガメに遭遇、そこからしばらくするとザトウクジラが、、、今回のもうひとつの目的がホエールウォッチングだったのでそれはそれでいいか。　何度も何度もブリーチを繰り返す鯨の姿に圧倒されながらあっという間の3時間でした。フィナーレはサンセットを見ながら、イルカの群れとクルージング、、、ドリンク飲み放題、軽い食事つきでしたが十分楽しみました。　ただし小型船の上での食事ですので、あまり期待はしないほうがいいでしょう。。。　次回は是非ナ・パリ・コーストまで！

I was able to see sea turtles, and the sandbar was very beautiful. I didn't expect much from the sandwiches, but they were surprisingly delicious.

I was prepared for the cold, so I brought a thick bath towel and a jacket.

ウミガメも見られたし、サンドバーはとても綺麗でした。
サンドイッチも期待していませんでしたが意外と美味しかったです。

寒いのは覚悟していたので厚手のバスタオルと上着を持っていきました。

My BF & I were looking for something just like this since it had been many years since we both went snorkeling. Our guides were friendly, prompt, and knew what they were doing. They provided all the equipment and snacks for later. They made it very easy and it was a great trip! Would definitely recommend and use them again! Oh and they allow you to dl the photos they take for free!!

The trip was a lot of fun. The crew was great and fun to enteract with throughout the day. The only downside was the dolphins were not participating that day.

We did get to swim with the turtles and snorkle in beautiful waters. The crew was very energetic and the photo package was definately worth the money. I was happy to get the great shots of me and my son playing in the water. A big thanks to Melissa.

This was my third time at Dolphin University. Although we had a different guide than before, it was still a lot of fun. The sea was calm and the visibility was a bit low, but we were able to meet the dolphin instructors. I would like to participate again.

今回で３回目のイルカ大学でした。前回までとは違うガイドさんでしたが、変わらず楽しかったです。海は凪いでいて透明度も低めでしたが、ちゃんとイルカ先生に出会えました。また参加したいと思います。

I was able to see dolphins, but they were quite far away. Aside from the dolphins, it didn't seem like there were any coral or tropical fish in the area, so I got bored quickly. There was a vibe of trying to do things on a budget, and the cost-effectiveness was low. The weather was nice, so I'll give it two stars.

イルカは見れましたが、かなり遠かった。
イルカ以外は、珊瑚 熱帯魚 がいる海域ではないようですぐ飽きてしまった。
コストをかけずになんとかしようという雰囲気があり、費用対効果は低かった。
天気が良かったので、星ふたつですね。

Fun sailing and snorkeling combo tour. Although the visibility was poor this day, they offered discounted tours for those who wanted to come again. I got lucky and came face to face with a nice sized honu, so no visibility problem when it's literally almost in your face.

Well worth the price!

Depending on the timing, you can see wild dolphins up close. I was also moved to see a pod of dolphins swimming nearby. The 6-year-old children were also very excited, desperately swimming and watching the dolphins.

タイミングによりますが、野生のイルカを至近距離で見れます。更にイルカの群れが近くを泳ぐのを見て感動しました。6歳の子供達も必死で泳ぎながら、イルカを見て大興奮でした。

Overall, it was a satisfying tour according to various information sites. The scenery was amazing. However, it was disappointing that we couldn't experience canoeing due to the rough waves. Also, the water clarity during snorkeling was not good, which was unfortunate.

色々な情報サイトの通り、全体的に満足できるツアーです。景色は最高でした。しかし、波が荒かったのでカヌー体験ができなかったのが残念です。それと、シュノーケリング時の水の透明度も良くなくて残念。

I made a reservation here in advance for a trip with my husband. Even when it was time to meet, no one came to pick us up, and after about 20 minutes, they finally arrived... I was really anxious. We only saw the dolphins for a moment.

夫との旅行で事前にこちらを予約しました。
待ち合わせ時間になっても迎えが来ず、20分ほどしてやっと来る始末、、すごく不安になりました。。
イルカも一瞬しか見られずでした。

I participated in the morning class on March 27. This time, I had a hard time encountering dolphins, and spent more than the first 30 minutes on the boat, but ultimately, I met a pod of dolphins on the second dive.

It seems that all the passengers were quite energetic, as the instructor let us dive five times. I was told that this is quite rare, so on average, we might get to dive about three times?

After getting tired from the fourth dive, I went up to the second floor of the boat to take a break, and this time, a lot of dolphins gathered around the boat! Moreover, I spotted a mother dolphin swimming together with her baby right in front of the moving boat, and I was squealing with excitement with a stranger next to me (laughs). The second floor of the boat is not to be underestimated!

During this tour, the instructor made every effort to find dolphins and bring the boat close to them so that we could meet the dolphins. That enthusiasm was really great.

On that day, the waves were quite high, and I saw some people getting seasick, so it's better not to underestimate it. I think those who are prone to seasickness should skip breakfast. My partner had breakfast and ended up getting seasick, which was a disaster... (bitter laugh)

I have a strong vestibular system, so I was able to enjoy this tour to the fullest! Thank you for the wonderful tour! Next time, I hope to see dolphins even closer!

3/27の午前授業に参加しました。
今回はなかなかイルカに出会えず、初めの30分以上は船の上で過ごしましたが、結果的に2回目の潜りでイルカの群れに出会えました。
今回、乗客がみんな元気なほうだったのか、インストラクターの人が5回も海に潜らせてくれました。こんなこと、めったにないと言われたので、平均的には3回くらい潜らせてもらえるのかな？
4回目の潜りで疲れて、船の2階に上がって休憩していると、今度は船の周りにイルカがたくさん寄ってきました！しかも走行している船の真ん前をイルカの親子が一緒に泳いでいるのを見つけて、見知らぬ隣のおばちゃんとキャーキャー騒いでいました（笑）船の2階も舐めたもんじゃないです！
このツアーでは、インストラクターさんがイルカを見つけては船で近寄って、ツアーに参加している私たちをイルカに会わせようと必死に努力してくれました。そこが熱血的で良かったなぁ。
この日、波がかなり高く、船酔いするひとも見かけたので、舐めてかからないほうがいいです。酔いやすいひとは朝ごはんも食べないほうがいいと思います。パートナーが朝ごはんを食べて、船酔いして惨事になってしまったので、、苦笑
私は三半規管が強いので、このツアーを思いっきり楽しめました！！素敵なツアーをありがとう！
今度はもっともっと近くでイルカが見れることを祈って、参加します！

We participated as a family of three.
We were invited by our children to a trip to Hawaii to celebrate my 60th birthday.
Swimming with wild dolphins was amazing! We also encountered sea turtles.
(In Okinawa snorkeling, my sea turtle encounter rate is about 30%.)
The staff was efficient and the photographer was cheerful.
We had a great time.
Mahalo

親子三人で参加しました。
子供たちから還暦の記念に招待されたHAWAII旅行。
野生のイルカと泳げて感動！　　ウミガメにも遭遇
（沖縄のシュノーケリングでは私のウミガメ遭遇率３０％位です）
スタッフはテキパキ　そして　明るいカメラマン
楽しく過ごせました。
　　 　Mahalo

In one group, there were a few Japanese people, and everything was explained in English. My daughter, who doesn't understand English at all, was initially confused and completely frozen. However, when the dolphin interaction time began, the language barrier didn't matter; she naturally started smiling and seemed to have a lot of fun. The photos were all great shots, and I ended up buying quite a few. It's not often you get to interact with dolphins, so I highly recommend it!

１つのグループに日本人は数名、説明も全て英語で全く英語がわからない娘は最初戸惑って、完全に固まっていました。しかしイルカとのふれあいタイムが始まると、言葉の壁もなんのその、自然と笑顔がこぼれ、とっても楽しかったようです。写真も良いショットばかりでついつい沢山購入してしまいました。イルカと触れ合うなんてなかなか体験できない！のでお勧めです。

This time, my friends and I participated in a morning tour. Due to our hotel arrangements, a bus from the prestigious Dolphin University picked us up at 6:05 AM. Since the pickup time was early, I was a bit sleepy. The guide was Japanese, and during the bus ride, they provided us with detailed information about safety precautions and snorkeling equipment.

After an hour of travel, we arrived at Board Harbor around 7:30 AM. We had time for a restroom break and to change clothes before departure. This time was very helpful.

After that, the tour I had been looking forward to for a long time, to see wild dolphins up close, began. The boat we boarded was entirely blue and felt relatively new.

The veteran captain and several local supporters searched for dolphins, but unfortunately, we were unable to find any. I'm not sure if it was bad luck or if the season wasn't right, but we couldn't see the dolphins we had been excited about.

However, we were able to experience snorkeling and other marine sports, and the supporters brought humor, making it an enjoyable tour.

今回は友達と３人で、午前中のツアーに参加しました。宿泊したホテルの関係で、あさ６時０５分に、名門イルカ大学のバスが迎えに来ました。迎え時間が早かったので、すこしねむかったです。案内の方が日本人の方で、移動中のバスの中で、注意事項やシュノーケリング器具など、いろいろと詳しく教えていただきました。
１時間の移動で、７時半ごろにボードハーバに着きました。出発前に、トイレ休憩と着替えの時間はありました。この時間を用意していただいて、大変助かりました。
その後、ずっとまえから楽しみにしていた野生のイルカを間近で見るツアーが始まりました。私たちは乗った船が全体ブルーで、比較的に新しいものだと感じます。
ベテラン船長さんと何人かの現地のサポーターたちはずっと、イルカを探しましたが、残念ながら、イルカを見つけることができませんでした。運が悪かったのか、季節が良くなかったのかがわかりませんが、楽しみにしていたイルカを見ることができませんでした。
でも、シュノーケリングや他のマリンスポーツを体験できたし、サポーターたちがユーモア、楽しいツアーでした。

This time, I participated in a morning tour with two friends. Due to our hotel’s location, a bus from the prestigious Dolphin University picked us up at 6:05 AM. Since the pickup time was early, I was a bit sleepy. The guide was Japanese, and during the bus ride, they provided detailed information about safety precautions and snorkeling equipment.

After an hour of travel, we arrived at Board Harbor around 7:30 AM. We had time for a restroom break and to change clothes before departure, which was very helpful.

Then, the tour I had been looking forward to for a long time—seeing wild dolphins up close—began. The boat we boarded was entirely blue and felt relatively new.

The experienced captain and several local supporters searched for dolphins the whole time, but unfortunately, we couldn’t find any. I’m not sure if it was bad luck or if the season wasn’t right, but we weren’t able to see the dolphins we had been excited about.

However, we were able to experience snorkeling and other marine sports, and the supporters brought humor, making it a fun tour. If I have the opportunity, I would like to join the tour again and hope to finally see dolphins next time.

今回は友達と３人で、午前中のツアーに参加しました。宿泊したホテルの関係で、あさ６時０５分に、名門イルカ大学のバスが迎えに来ました。迎え時間が早かったので、すこしねむかったです。案内の方が日本人の方で、移動中のバスの中で、注意事項やシュノーケリング器具など、いろいろと詳しく教えていただきました。
１時間の移動で、７時半ごろにボードハーバに着きました。出発前に、トイレ休憩と着替えの時間はありました。この時間を用意していただいて、大変助かりました。
その後、ずっとまえから楽しみにしていた野生のイルカを間近で見るツアーが始まりました。私たちは乗った船が全体ブルーで、比較的に新しいものだと感じます。
ベテラン船長さんと何人かの現地のサポーターたちはずっと、イルカを探しましたが、残念ながら、イルカを見つけることができませんでした。運が悪かったのか、季節が良くなかったのかがわかりませんが、楽しみにしていたイルカを見ることができませんでした。
でも、シュノーケリングや他のマリンスポーツを体験できたし、サポーターたちがユーモア、楽しいツアーでした。
機会があれば、またツアーに参加して、今度こそ、イルカを見ることができるよう、願います。

This is my fourth time, and I am impressed that each time the experience has been upgraded.

Swimming with the dolphins feels like an interaction, but with Dolphin & You, you swim freely in the vast ocean alongside dolphins that are swimming leisurely in groups, and I felt as if I received a mysterious power from them.

My 5-year-old grandchild was crying but was happy to say, "I saw a dolphin."

Also, I was delighted to reunite with Kaia, a staff member I met nine years ago. Thank you, Kaia.

今回で4回目。毎回内容がアップグレードしてて感動しています。

飼育されているイルカと一緒に泳ぐのは「ふれあい」のような感じですが、ドルフィン＆Ｙｏｕは、群れてゆったりと自由に泳いでるイルカと一緒に大海原で泳ぎ、イルカから不思議なパワーがもらえた気持ちになります。

5歳の孫も泣きながらですが「イルカが見えた」と喜んでくれました。

そして、９年前に参加した時のスタッフのカイアに再会できて嬉しかったです。『カイア』ありがとう。

I had heard from a colleague who went on a different day that it was very beautiful, but unfortunately, the day we went was cloudy. I had heard it would be very cold, so it was a good decision to bring warm clothing. The bus ride back was especially cold.

別の日に行った同僚からとても綺麗だと聞いていましたが、私たちが行った日は曇っていて残念でした。
とても寒いことは聞いていたので防寒着を持っていって正解でした。
帰りのバスが特に寒いです。

Skipper, photographer, and crew member were great and funny. Was a great experience and we were the first ones in the water so that was great.
Would highly recommend this tour.