All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I came to Hawaii for the first time and was enjoying myself in Waikiki. Then I participated in a tour at Dolphin School and felt like I encountered what I was looking for in Hawaii. Waikiki is also a lot of fun, but for those who want to see the true face of Hawaii, I definitely recommend participating.

私は初めてハワイに来て、ワイキキで楽しんでいました。それからイルカ中学のツアーに参加して私がハワイに求めていた事に出会った気がしました。ワイキキもとても楽しいですが、本当のハワイの姿を見てみたいと思った方は是非参加する事を推めます。

The tour was enjoyable for a wide range of ages, from children to seniors. The snorkeling was disappointing as it wasn't a free experience; we had to swim in a line. Other than that, the friendly atmosphere created by the crew made it a very enjoyable time. Although it was early March and we were blessed with great weather, the water was quite cold, so I felt that some preparation for the cold was necessary.

ツアーの内容としてはお子様からご年配まで幅広く楽しめるものでした。
シュノーケリングは自由に楽しめるものではなく、並んで泳ぐ期待外れなものでした。
それ以外はクルーのフレンドリーな雰囲気でとても楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。
3月上旬でしたが、絶好の天候に恵まれたにも関わらず海の中はかなり寒かったので、寒さ対策が必要と感じました。

The colors of the sea were truly beautiful, with green in the shallow areas and a deep blue in the deeper parts.

At the place where we got off the boat, the water level was up to my waist, but it became shallower as we approached the sandbar, eventually reaching about knee height.

There were many participants, and we went out to sea on a two-tiered boat. Each group on the boat had a chance to snorkel while the other group enjoyed light snacks. The snacks included hot dogs and fruits, which were plentiful and delicious.

Since there was a family that was anxious about swimming, we lined up last for snorkeling. Because we were behind everyone, we heard someone in the distance say, "There’s a turtle!" but we couldn’t do anything about it. By the time we returned to the boat, there were people playing with floaties and boards around us, as well as others resting on the boat. I wasn’t sure if the free time was set for each boat, so I just rested for a while, but before I knew it, it was time to depart in about 10 minutes. It was disappointing not to have any time to play. If you want to play after snorkeling, it might be better to swim at the front of the group.

It seemed that we were the only group that didn’t see a turtle, and the captain, knowing this, kindly circled around a bit before returning to shore. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the turtle, but I appreciated the thoughtfulness. On the way back, I handed the tip I had prepared to the captain.

During this time of year, the sun is strong, but the water temperature is quite low, so I recommend wearing a rash guard or a hoodie while swimming.

浅いところはグリーン、深くなっているところは濃いブルーと、海の色が本当に綺麗でした。

船を下りた場所では腰まであった水位がサンドバーに近づくほど低くなっていき、一番低くて膝くらいになりました。

参加人数が多く2層の船で沖に出ました。船ごとのグループで、1グループがシュノーケリングの間、もう1グループが軽食をとりました。
軽食はホットドッグやフルーツなど十分な量があり、美味しかったです。

シュノーケリングは、泳ぎに不安な家族がいたので一番最後に並びました。
皆より遅れていたので、遠くで「亀がいるよー」と聞こえましたがどうにも出来ず…。
船に戻った頃には、周りで浮き輪やボードで遊んでいる人と、船で休んでいる人がいました。
船ごとに自由時間が決まっているのかな？と、よくわからなかったのでひとまず休んでいたら、10分程で出発する時間になってしまいました。
遊ぶ時間が無かったのが残念です。シュノーケリング後に遊びたい方は先頭の方で泳いだ方がいいかもしれませんね。

グループで我々だけが亀を見れなかったらしく、それを知った船長さんが陸に戻るまでに少し付近を回ってくださいました。
残念ながら亀の姿は見れませんでしたが、気遣いが嬉しかったです。
帰りには用意していたチップを船長さんにお渡ししました。

この時期、日差しは強いですが水温が結構低いので、ラッシュガードやパーカを着て泳ぐことをお勧めします。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy. The weather had been nice until the day before, but it started raining at night, and even after getting on the shuttle bus, the mountains ahead were covered in clouds and the roads were wet. Once on the boat, I felt a chill. However, during the sea turtle watching, I was able to see them up close multiple times, and I even encountered a family of manta rays, which is a rare sight. If only the weather had been nice, it would have been perfect... (The next day was clear.)

あいにくの曇天。
前日までは天気が良かったのに、夜からの雨で、迎えのバスに乗ってからも前方の山には雲がかかり道路は濡れている。船に乗ってからは、寒さを感じるほど。
でも、ウミガメウォッチングでは、間近で何度も見ることができたし、めったに見られないマンタの家族にも会えた。
これで天気が良かったら、最高だったのに…（翌日は、快晴でした)

I was able to see dolphins swimming nearby.

Whether you encounter a pod of dolphins depends on luck that day, but within just 10 minutes of going out to sea, we spotted a group! I immediately jumped in and swam for over an hour. That day, there were many dolphins swimming around, and I was able to see them up close multiple times.

The dolphins gracefully swimming right at my feet were beautiful and adorable. When I said "Aloha!" in a high voice underwater, they responded with squeaks. Some dolphins even showcased their skills by jumping out of the water and spinning around, and I fell in love with these gentle and playful creatures.

I wore my phone in a waterproof case around my neck while entering the water, so I was able to take photos and videos. The videos are fun to watch later, and if they turn out well, you can take screenshots, so I recommend it. The guide took photos with a special camera, and after the tour, you can purchase the data, so if you want beautiful pictures, I think it's a good idea to have the guide take plenty for you.

After watching the dolphins, we had lunch on the boat and went back into the sea. That day, I was able to see a sea turtle swimming for a brief moment. I also saw beautiful fish and got to ride on a canoe and a surfboard. I thought it was a great deal since you can do so many things in one tour.

I was anxious because my English is not very good, but there was a Japanese guide, and all the other crew members were cheerful and fun, so it was fine.

However, the sea in February was cold, and the weather wasn't great, so I rented a wetsuit before getting on the boat. Also, since I hadn't properly swum in over 10 years and was snorkeling for the first time, snorkeling for over an hour was quite challenging for me. I had to swim to where the dolphins were myself, and if I fell behind, I wouldn't be able to see them, so I was desperately trying to keep up with the guide, which took a lot of energy. Since I usually don't exercise at all, it was a good workout!

It was tough, but it was a very enjoyable tour and will be a great memory of Hawaii, so I highly recommend it!

近くで泳ぐイルカの姿を見ることができました。

イルカの群れに出会えるかはその日の運次第･･･ということでしたが、海に出て10分もかからずイルカの群れを発見！
すぐに海に飛び込み、1時間以上海を泳ぎ続けました。
この日はイルカの群れがたくさん泳いでおり、何度も近くで見ることができました。

自分の足元で優雅に泳ぐイルカ達はとても綺麗で可愛かったです。
海の中で「アロハ～」と高い声で言うとキューキュー鳴いて反応してくれました。
水面から飛んでクルクル回る技を披露してくれるイルカもいて、優しくてサービス精神旺盛なイルカが大好きになりました。

防水ケースに入れた携帯を首にかけて海に入ったので、写真や動画を撮ることもできました。
動画は後で見ても楽しいし、綺麗に撮れたらスクショもできるのでオススメです。
ガイドさんが専用カメラで写真を撮ってくれて、ツアー終了後データを購入することもできるので綺麗な写真が欲しい方はガイドさんにいっぱい撮ってもらうといいと思います。

イルカ達を見たあとは船上で昼食を食べ、再び海へ。
この日は一瞬ですが、泳いでいるウミガメを見ることができました。
他にも綺麗なお魚を見たり、カヌーやサーフボードに乗ったり。
いろんなことが1度のツアーでできるのでお得だなと思いました。

英語が全然ダメなので不安でしたが、日本人のガイドの方がいるし、他のクルーも皆さん陽気で楽しい方ばかりなので大丈夫でした。

ただ、2月の海は寒く天気も良くなかったので船に乗る前にウェットスーツをレンタルしました。
あと、10年以上まともに泳いでいない、シュノーケリング初めての自分にとっては1時間以上続けてのシュノーケリングは結構大変でした。
イルカの群れのいる場所に向かって自分で泳がないといけず、出遅れるとイルカを見ることができないのでガイドさんについていくのに必死でかなり体力使いました。
普段全く運動しないのでいい運動になりました！

大変でしたが、とても楽しいツアーでハワイのいい思い出になるのでオススメです！

On the day of the trip, it was cloudy, so we didn't have the clear skies we hoped for at the sandbar, but considering the weather forecast predicted a "storm," we could say we were lucky.

We landed on the sandbar just after 11 AM (about an hour after low tide), and the water level was about knee-deep. After enjoying taking photos and playing water volleyball for about an hour, the water level rose to around mid-thigh when we returned to the boat. It's essential to check the tide levels in advance, as you can't land when it's close to high tide.

The BBQ hamburger for lunch was grilled on the boat, creating a great atmosphere and it tasted good.

During the post-lunch sea turtle watch, we spotted a few from the boat, but it was truly moving to see a large sea turtle swimming right below us during snorkeling. However, it was a bit cold.

The Japanese tour guide, Yukiko (I believe), was cheerful and very good at talking, and she was very kind, taking various photos of our family.

I highly recommend this tour.

当日は曇り空で、快晴のサンドバーとはいきませんでしたが、天気予報が「嵐」だったことからすれば、ラッキーと言えるでしょうか。
午前11時過ぎ（干潮時刻から約1時間後）にサンドバーに上陸しましたが、水かさはひざ下程度でした。小一時間ほど写真を撮ったり水上バレーボールを楽しんだ後、船に戻る際にはひざ上程度になりました。満潮に近いと上陸できないので、事前に潮位を調べておくことが不可欠です。
昼食のBBQハンバーガーは船上で肉を焼くので、雰囲気がよく味も良かったです。
食後のウミガメウォッチでは船上から数匹見つけましたが、その後のシュノーケルの際に大きなウミガメが真下を泳いでいて、とても感動的でした。でもちょっと寒かったです。
日本人添乗員のユキコさん（だったと思います）は明るくとても話し上手で、我々家族の写真も色々と撮ってくれるなど、とても親切でした。
おすすめのツアーです。

It was beautiful as expected, but it felt like the sea was a bit dirtier compared to the past! The boats were newer and more comfortable than before.

やっぱり綺麗でした、昔に比べたら少し海が汚れた気がしました！
昔に比べて、船が新しくなってて快適でした。

Great expert instruction for a true beginner. Even saw a sea turtle in early march. So glad I opted to rent a wet suit.

Aloha. I went out with Captain Charlene, Ana, Juan, and Jesse... this was my all time favorite crew and boat experience ever as far as service and comfortability. This crew was Real ... really caring and open hearted... I loved the Snuba, loved seeing the Whales and Molokini, the Aloha burger was onolicious and the ride was smooth and easygoing. Mahalo nui* looking forward to the next Maui Magic trip : ) Aloha

On the day we arrived at the Big Island, we joined a tour.

It took just under an hour from the hotel to reach the boat dock. After borrowing wetsuits and changing, we set off.

While on the boat heading to the point, it was sunset time. The sunset viewed from the boat was exceptional.

As for the mantas, they started to appear as the sun set and it got darker. They swam right up close to my stomach and face.

They make a full circle to eat plankton, so you can see both above and below the mantas.

I heard that you can hardly see mantas on Oahu. Definitely try to encounter mantas on the Big Island.

As for swimming, it was easy since I was just holding onto the grip bar. They also provided a bar to rest my feet on, which made it even more comfortable.

Also, it gets quite cold on the way back. Once you return to the boat, it's best to take off the wetsuit right away and wrap yourself in a large bath towel or put on a T-shirt.

The boat moves at a pretty fast speed on the way back, so it gets colder than on the way out.

ハワイ島についた日にツアーに参加しました。

ホテルから１時間弱で、ボート乗り場に到着。
ウエットスーツを借りて着替えてから、出発です。

船に乗って、ポイントに向かう途中でサンセットの時間になりました。
船から見るサンセットは格別でした。

そして、マンタは　というと、陽が沈み暗くなるにつれマンタがやってきました。
自分のお腹や顔スレスレのところまでやってきて泳いでくれました。

プランクトンを食べるために、ぐるっと一周するので、マンタの上も下も眺めることができます。

オアフ島では、ほとんどマンタは見れないそうです。
ぜひ、ハワイ島でマンタに出会ってださい。

泳ぎの方ですが、握りバーにつかまっているだけなので、楽ちんです。
途中で、足を乗せるバーも用意してくれたので、さらに楽ちんでした。

あと、帰りは結構寒くなります。
船に戻ったらすぐウェットスーツを脱いで、
大きなバスタオルにくるまったり、Tシャツを着た方が良いです。

帰りもすごいスピードで船は動きますので、行きよりも寒くなります。

This was our first experience with snorkeling...but I was convinced that we could not go to Oahu and not see the ocean life for ourselves. Dan and Cheiko were great.

We paid for a group of 5 (3 adult, 2 children). We had to pay the full price to have my grandmother brought along, even though she was not participating. With that said it was suppose to be just our small group to the two guides. This was especially important to me as the two children could swim and the adults in our group could NOT swim well. It turned out two others joined us, so Chieko was mostly their guide and Dan was with the four of us. It was raining that day, so my grandmother was not able to come observe (so paid and not used). Although I was not expecting a refund for her experience necessarily, I was a little put off that we were then charged extra for the optional wet suits to keep us warm (given the weather that day). That really is the only thing I would improve, but given the nature of the business, that may be challenging.

Otherwise, it was FANTASTIC! Dan was amazingly patient and made the experience great. The children, although swimmers, panicked with the snorkel equipment and sea animals. The adult limited swimmers had a blast! Even on a dreary, rainy day. LOL! they took awesome pictures that we were easily able to download from their social media page, so one less thing to worry about doing especially given first time out. I would definitely recommend this experience no matter what skill level, it will not disappoint.

We had the best time! Honestly one of the best experiences of my life! Would definitely do this again!! Looking forward to seeing the footage pls send through when its ready. Many thanks

Excellent professional instruction for true beginner.Great guide in the water. We saw tons of fish. Lucky enough to have seen a sea turtle in early March. So glad I rented a wet suit.

I signed up on-site at the last minute, but I received a confirmation email right away, which made it easy to plan. The crew was very lively, engaging with everyone and checking to see if everyone was having fun, which I thought was impressive. I felt motivated to participate again.

現地で急遽申し込んだのですが、すぐに予約確定のメールも届き、予定が立てやすかったです。
クルーの方々のノリもよく、全員に声をかけ、みなが楽しんでるか確認しながら進めていたので凄いなーと思って見ていました。
また、参加したいと思えました。

My 15 year old son and I had a wonderful sail and snorkel trip. The 3 person crew took great care of us and we got to see turtles, fish and whales. Very thankful for the cruise. Highly recommend them.

I participated with my three children. I was looking forward to the sunset this time, but it was disappointing that it was hidden by clouds. It was nice that we could wait on the boat until the manta ray came near the board. After entering the water, the manta rays didn't come close for a while, and I thought we might not see any, but then one manta ray came right in front of us and circled around 4 or 5 times. The kids were really impressed. However, if I could wish for more, I would have liked to see more. Also, on the way back, I was in a hurry to use the restroom and couldn't properly greet the Japanese female staff member who helped us. I apologize for that. Thank you for your assistance.

子供達と3人で参加させて頂きました。
今回サンセットも楽しみだったのですが、雲に隠れてしまい残念でした。ボードの近くにマンタが来てから海に入るように言われてたので、船で待っていられるのは良かったです。
海に入ってからもなかなか近くには来てくれなくて、もうダメかなと思ってたところに一枚のマンタが本当に目の前に来て4,5回グルグル回ってくれました。
子供達も感激してました。でも欲を言えばもっと見たかったですね。
それと、帰りにトイレに急いでた為にお世話になった日本人の女性スタッフの方にきちんとご挨拶できませんでした。申し訳ありません。お世話になりました。

I was truly moved. I was scared to go to places where my feet couldn't touch the ground, but thanks to Daisuke's assistance, I didn't feel scared at all. Thank you so much.

As soon as I got back, I had to work, and I caught a cold, so it feels like my trip to Hawaii was just a dream. But every day, I think about how Daisuke is still swimming with the dolphins.

本当に感激しました。足がつかないところに行くのは怖かったんですが、ダイスケさんのアシストのおかげで、全然怖さも感じませんでした。本当にありがとうございました。

こちらは帰ってくるなり仕事で、風邪も引いてしまい、ハワイに行っていたことがまるで夢のようですが、今もダイスケさんはイルカ達と泳いでいるんだな〜と毎日思っています

It seems that it was the rainy season, and the weather wasn't very good, which contributed to a less than satisfactory experience... When I saw it on TV, I thought it might feel like standing in the ocean, but when I got off the boat, I was submerged up to my chest in cold water, which was surprising and uncomfortable... If the weather had been better, it might have been more exciting... Perhaps the morning timing wasn't ideal either? The light snacks provided were just ham and cheese sandwiches and tortilla chips, which was a bit disappointing. Well, I wasn't expecting much in that regard, but still... During the sea turtle watching, I felt like I was peeking through gaps from behind everyone else, and I didn't even get to take any photos. It was disappointing, especially since I had high expectations.

時季的に雨季にあたるようで、お天気があまり良くなかった所為もあり、いまいちでした…テレビで見た時は、海の中に立っている気分なのかなという気がしてましたが、船から降りる時は胸まで水に浸かって、冷たいやら、ビックリで…お天気が良かったら、もう少し盛り上がったかも……時間帯も朝だったから良くなかったのかな？付いている軽食も、ハムとチーズだけのサンドウィッチとトルティーヤチップスだけで、えーって感じでした。まぁ、そこはそんなに期待していたワケではないですが…ウミガメウォッチングも、みんなの後ろから隙間を覗くようで、写真を撮るところまでいきませんでした。期待が大きかった分、残念でした。

The staff was great. If you get tired of kayaking they can tow you in. We snorkeled along some rocks. We saw a turtle and fish. It was nice to get out of Waikiki. The lunch was great too. One of the guides took pictures then shared them with us.

I would do this tour again.

The crew was helpful. There were 7 large sea turtles out waiting to greet us. One of the crew members was in the water with us to keep us safe. We had a great time.

On February 25th, I participated with my 6-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, the weather was bad, and it was cloudy, so we couldn't see the blue ocean. The sandbar was about knee-deep for adults. We were able to encounter a few sea turtles. As for snorkeling... well, it was a bit disappointing with the overcast sky. However, we did see a few fish. My daughter struggled a bit during her first snorkeling experience. The BBQ hamburger we had on the boat was really delicious. I would love to participate again on a sunny day!!

Lastly, I want to thank a wonderful staff member named Yukiko, who took great care of my daughter. Thank you very much!

2月25日に、6歳の娘と二人で参加しました。
あいにくお天気が悪く、曇り空だったので青い海は見れませんでした。
サンドバーは、大人の膝上くらいの深さでした。
ウミガメは、数匹出会う事ができました。
シュノーケルは…やっぱりどんより曇り空では…。でも数匹のお魚は見る事ができました。
娘は、初シュノーケルでちょっと苦戦しました。
船の上でたべるBBQハンバーガーは、とってもおいしかったです。
晴天の日に、もう一度参加したいです！！

最後になりましたが、ユキコさんというステキなスタッフの方に、娘を色々と気にかけて頂きました。ありがとうございました。

We boarded a boat from the port and arrived at the sandbar after about 30 minutes! From above, the white area is the sandbar, so we were told that it was shallow enough to stand comfortably, and I finally understood what it was like when I saw it. I thought it looked beautiful from the photos and made a reservation, but I didn't expect it to be out in the ocean. Combined with the mysterious atmosphere, it was an even more wonderful place than I imagined! The barbecue lunch on the boat was delicious, and it was fun to see coral and manta rays.

港から船に乗り沖に出て30分位でサンドバーに付きました！上から見て白い所がサンドバー(砂洲)なので足が充分に付き浅いですよと説明を聞き、見て初めてどんなものか理解出来ました^_^;
写真を見て綺麗な所だなぁと思い予約しましたが、沖にあるとは思っていなくて、不思議な雰囲気とも相まって、想像以上に素敵な場所でした！船上の
バーベキューランチも美味しく、珊瑚やマンタも見れて楽しかったです。

I wasn't very lucky, so I thought there was a 1 in 10 chance that I might not see any dolphins...!

However, about 20 minutes after boarding the boat, I saw a whale diving into the sea, its tail clearly visible! After that, I also spotted a mother and baby whale swimming in another area.

Seeing so many whales was quite lucky, and just as I was thinking that, I discovered dolphins! After getting my gear ready and jumping into the water, dozens of dolphins swam right in front of me! The water was murky that day, so I couldn't see them from below, but they passed by in groups multiple times, which made me very satisfied☆

Next time I come, I hope the water is clear enough to see the dolphins underwater!

あまり運が良い方ではないので、もしかしたらイルカに会えない1/10の確率を引いてしまうかも…！と思っていました。

ですが船に乗って20分すぎた頃、クジラが海に潜っていくのがしっぽまでバッチリ見えました！その後は別の場所でクジラの親子が泳いでいるのも見えました。

クジラをこんなに見られるのはかなりラッキーという事で、幸先良いな〜と思っていた所、イルカ発見！
装備を揃え海に飛び込むと、数十頭のイルカちゃんが目の前を泳いで行きました！
水が濁っている日だったので海中からは見えませんでしたが、その分何度も何度も近くを群れで通り過ぎてくれたので、大満足でした☆

次来る時は、水が澄んでいてイルカを水中から見られるといいなあ！

The wave conditions weren't very good, so I couldn't swim with the dolphins, but I was able to see many dolphins up close, and it was great to swim with wild sea turtles. I felt the power of nature, which doesn't cater to human convenience, and I think it was a very valuable experience. The captain and all the staff were very kind, which was also a plus. However, when the waves are really rough, it's wise to take enough measures against seasickness. (laughs)

波の状態があまり良くなくてイルカと一緒には泳げなかったけど沢山のイルカを間近で見ることができたし、野生の海ガメと一緒に泳げて良かった。人間の都合には合わせてくれない大自然を感じる事ができたし非常に貴重な体験ができたと思う。キャプテンをはじめ、スタッフの皆さんがとても良くしてくださって、そういう所も良かった。
ただ、波の状態が凄い時は船酔い対策を十分にした方が賢明です。(笑)

I was relieved to see that there were Japanese cast members and all the tour participants were Japanese! I misunderstood the windbreaker listed in the items as a raincoat and didn't bring it, later regretting that it would have been good as a layer to keep warm. However, the weather was nice and warm, so I was able to withstand the wind on the boat! The dolphins came by 2 or 3 times, and I was able to swim with them♡ I wanted to go see them again after the break.

日本人キャストさんがいてツアー参加者も全て日本人で安心しました！持ち物に書いてあるウインドブレーカーは雨よけと勘違いして持っていかなかったら寒さ防止の羽織りでよかったのを後から知って持っていかなかったことに後悔しましたが天気もよく暖かかったので船風には耐えられました！イルカは2.3度来てくれて一緒に泳げました♡休憩したあともう一度会いに行きたかったです。

Your highly seasons instuctor Kevin who made my wife Crystal and me feel so very comfortable with this incredible exhilarating Snuba experience , when we return to Kauai next Feb we are praying that we will have him again .

One of the best snorkeling tours we have ever been on. Friendly staff and awesome snorkeling. Highly recommend!

On the way to the sandbar, I encountered many sea turtles during the sea turtle watching!

The day I went, the water depth at the sandbar was about knee-deep, which was just right. According to the guide, there are days when the water depth is shoulder-deep... I didn't go snorkeling, but I took a lot of photos and had a great time!

The surrounding scenery was also stunning, and I was truly impressed!

サンドバーに行く途中でウミガメウォッチングでは、たくさんのウミガメに出会えました！！

私が行った日はサンドバーの水深が膝ぐらいで丁度良かったです。ガイドさんによると、水深が肩ぐらいな日もあるとか。。
私はシュノーケリングには行かなかったのですが、写真撮りまくりで満喫しました！

周りの景色もとっても良くて感激でした！！

It was my first dolphin and snorkeling tour. Honestly, I was worried about whether I would really see them, even though I had seen pictures before departure. During the bus ride to the boat, the fun staff provided a great briefing, and once on board, the captain and crew made sure there were plenty of enjoyable events unique to Hawaii!

As for the dolphins... we received a notification about a dolphin sighting as soon as we boarded, and the snorkeling began! I was thrilled to be so close to the dolphins.

However, the wetsuit was too tight, which made me feel seasick... If you think the wetsuit might be tight, be sure to request a larger size right away. (laughs)

We also got to see whales and turtles, making it the best tour ever. I want to participate again!

初めてのイルカとシュノーケリングツアーでした。
出発前は正直写真では見ているものの本当に見れるのか心配で出発しました。
乗船前の移動中のバスの中から楽しいスタッフの方のレクチャーがあり、いざ船に乗ってからも楽しい船長含めクルーの方々とハワイならではの楽しいイベントが盛りだくさん！
本題のイルカは。。。乗るとすぐにイルカ発見の連絡があり、いざシュノーケリングスタート！間近にいるイルカに大興奮でした。

ただ、、、ウェットスーツがきつすぎて船酔いに。。。
ウェットスーツはきついかもと思ったらすぐに大きいのに変更要望を出しましょう。笑

クジラにカメも見ることができ最高のツアーでした。
また参加したいです！

The tour itself lived up to its reputation, with plenty of wild dolphins, turtles, and in winter, whales, making for a very satisfying experience. However, the problem was seasickness. Of course, it likely varies depending on conditions, but I honestly let my guard down since there weren't many reviews about seasickness. When I participated in February, we spent quite a bit of time on the boat searching for dolphins in some rough waves. It also took a long time for the second dive, and we had to wait in the swaying boat... In the end, it seemed we shifted from dolphin watching to whale watching that day, and the staff even said it was their first time seeing such whales, but it was all from the boat. I didn't even have the energy to get up.

That day, quite a few people were dealing with seasickness... ^ ^ Even the foreign passengers were getting seasick (I've never seen foreign tourists get seasick on diving trips), so it must have been pretty bad... The worst off were those who lay down the entire time without ever getting in the water...

As for the experience of swimming with dolphins, it was the best!

ツアー自体は評判通り、野生のイルカやカメ、冬場はクジラなど大満足の内容です。
が……問題は船酔い。
もちろんコンディションによって違うのでしょうが、あまり船酔いについての口コミがなかったので、正直油断していました。
わたしが参加した時は、2月、中々の波の中をイルカを探して結構な時間船で過ごしました。
2本目のダイブにも時間がかかり、そこでも揺れる船内での待機…
結局その日はイルカよりクジラウォッチにシフトしたようで、スタッフの方も初めて！とおっしゃるくらいのクジラが見れたんですが、それも全て船の上…。
起き上がる気力もありませんでした。

その日は結構な人数がバケツのお世話に…^ ^
同乗の外国人も船酔いしてたので(ダイビングなどでも外国人の船酔いって見たことない)よっぽどなのかなと…
ヒドイ人は一度も海に入ることなく最初から最後まで横になってました。。。


イルカと泳げるツアー内容については最高の体験です！