All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

This was my second time participating. Last time I was pregnant, but this time I brought the child who was in my belly back then. I was a bit anxious about bringing my one-and-a-half-year-old, but they kindly lent us baby wetsuits and blankets on the boat for warmth, and everyone was very friendly, allowing us to enjoy as a family.

I walked to the sandbar holding my child. It was a manageable distance to carry them. Bringing a swim ring was a good idea; when I got tired of holding them, I let them float in it (laughs). We were able to see sea turtles up close, and my child was delighted. I was so happy when our family of three arrived at the sandbar.

Once we got out of the water, it was cold, so having a bath towel and a diaper change was essential. However, the bus back after getting off the boat was warm, making it comfortable enough for a deep sleep... it was so much fun!

今回が2回目の参加です。前回は妊娠中でしたが、今回はその時お腹にいた子供を連れて^ ^
1歳半の子供連れということで少し不安もありましたが、寒さ対策に船上でベビー用のウェットスーツや毛布を貸してくれたり、みなさん親切にしてくださって家族で楽しめました。
船からサンドバーまでは子供を抱いて歩きました。
抱っこしても無理のない距離です。スイマーバ持参で正解、抱っこ疲れたら浮かべてました（笑）
すぐそばで海ガメに会えて子供も喜んでました^ ^
家族3人でサンドバー到着したときは嬉しかったです^ ^

海から上がったら寒いのでバスタオルやオムツの替は必須です。ですが船を降りてからの帰りのバスは暖かくしてくれるので気持ちよくて爆睡…楽しかったです！

I saw a lot of sea turtles. The staff was amazing!! It was the best memory. I've been to Hawaii more than ten times, and I can't believe I didn't participate in this tour until now. I highly recommend it! Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from the BBQ lunch, but I was surprised! It was delicious. Since it was a trip with three generations, it became a really wonderful memory.

ウミガメたくさんみました。
スタッフも最高！！最高の思い出。
ハワイは１０回以上来ているのに、今までこのツアーにどうして参加しなかったんだろうと思ってしまいました。かなりおおすすめ！
正直、ランチのＢＢＱは期待していなかったのですが、びっくり！これまたおいしい。３世代での旅行だったので、とっても良い思い出になりました。

The weather was cloudy and a bit cold, but thanks to borrowing a wetsuit, I was able to have a great time. The instructor was also energetic and attentive, which I really appreciated.

天候が曇りで少し寒かったのですがウエットスーツを借りたおかげで楽しく過ごせました。インストラクターの方も元気で丁寧で有り難かったです。

I had always wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up somewhat on a whim, but it turned out to be much more fulfilling than I had imagined. There were Japanese staff members, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any inconvenience. I was worried about seasickness, but I was fine; however, a few people seemed to be feeling unwell. The staff were very attentive and offered advice like, "It's good to drink around this time on the bus," so for those who are concerned, I think it's better to take something. However, since the boat will sway, I believe seasickness is a personal responsibility. Also, since it was February, it was a bit chilly, and I rented a wetsuit separately, which was a good decision. By the afternoon, it warmed up with the sunlight, so it wasn't an issue. I was surprised to see the dolphins at a closer distance than I expected. I was really happy because I didn't think I would get to see them so up close. Moreover, I got to jump in several times, not just once. At the end, we were able to go snorkeling near the port. It seemed to be quite warm that day, and even though we went a little over time, we were able to see a lot. Above all, all the staff were kind, and their dedication was evident. I definitely want to participate again when I come back to Hawaii. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

いつかイルカと泳いでみたいなと思っていたので、何となく申し込んだのですが、想像していたよりも内容が濃く、とても充実していました。日本人スタッフさんがいるので、不自由なく過ごせました。心配していた船酔いですが、私は大丈夫でしたが、数名酔っているみたいでした。スタッフさんはかなり気にかけてくれていました。行きのバスの中でも今くらいから飲むと良いですよ、と一声かけてもらえるので、心配な方は飲まれた方が良いかと思います。ただ、船が揺れるのは仕方ないので、船酔いに関しては個人責任かと思います。また2月なので少し肌寒く、スーツを別でレンタルしましたが、して良かったです。午後近くなると日差しで暖かくなってきたので、問題はありませんでした。イルカは思ったより至近距離でびっくりしました。こんなに間近で見られるとは思っていなかったので、とても嬉しかったです。しかも一度ではなく、何回か飛び込ませてもらいました。最後は港の近くでシュノーケリングも出来ました。この日はかなり暖かかったようで、少し時間オーバーしても色々と見させて貰えました。とにかくスタッフさんが全員親切で、一生懸命なのが伝わって
きました。またハワイに来たら是非参加したいと思いました。素敵な思い出をありがとうございました！

The guide's service spirit was excellent!
Even though it wasn't included, they let us go whale watching.

After the tour, I got along well with the other participants and we had lunch together...
It was fun!

ガイドさんのサービス精神が最高！
含まれていないのに、ホエールウォッチもさせてくれました。

解散後には他の参加者さんと仲良くなり、一緒にランチを食べたり…
楽しかったです！

I was really looking forward to this snorkeling tour! My boyfriend and I participated in this tour to fulfill his dream of swimming with dolphins in Hawaii!

It was truly moving to see a large group of wild dolphins right below us, swimming and jumping around. The tour guides were reliable, and we had a wonderful and exciting time!

楽しみにしていた、このシュノーケリングツアー！！彼氏が、ハワイでイルカと泳ぎたいという夢を叶えるために、こちらのツアーに参加させていただきました！
本当に野生のイルカの大群が真下にいて、泳いでる姿やジャンプしている姿を見れる事ができ
非常に感動しました！
ツアーの方々も頼もしく、とても素敵でワクワクした時間を過ごす事ができました！

My sister and I did this activity and we had a blast. The team was amazing and made us feel welcome from the moment we got on the boat.
We will be doing this again for sure!

Last day of my stay in Hawaii. Since it was my last chance, I decided to try something I had never done before! I was a bit hesitant about participating alone, but all the staff were very kind and took great care of us! I was able to encounter a lot of dolphins fairly quickly, and I enjoyed watching the turtles swimming happily. The water was so clear and beautiful! I felt that each participant was being arranged to create wonderful memories. Thank you, everyone at Dolphin University!

ハワイ滞在最終日。せっかくだから、やったことのない経験をしてみよう！と申し込みました。
ひとりでの参加で気後れするかな・・・と思いましたが、スタッフの方達みなさん親切で、
しっかりケアしていただきました！イルカ先生にも割とすぐにたくさん遭遇できて、カメ大教授
も気持ち良さそうに泳いでいるところを眺められたし、魚には手が届きそうなくらいでした。
とにかく海が澄んでいて、とてもきれいでした！参加者一人一人が良い思い出を作れるようにアレンジしてくれてると感じました。ありがとー！イルカ大学の皆さん！

We encountered about 20 dolphins just five minutes after departure! After that, we spotted two small whales (which the guide mentioned are quite rare to see). Even though it wasn't included in the tour, we were able to swim and see them up close.

When we moved to Dolphin Point, we were able to meet around 100 dolphins. The sight of dolphins swirling around us was a memory of a lifetime. There’s a rule against touching them, but they come close enough for us to reach out (however, our hands have a lot of germs, and touching them could cause burns, so we must absolutely not touch!). It was clear that the guide was enjoying himself, which made it fun for us too.

As a bonus, we also got to see a whale, which felt like an incredible deal.

Afterward, we received potato chips and juice to satisfy our little hunger.

I realized that many customers had also come on the same tour two years ago or were planning to come again tomorrow, which showed me how great this tour is. If I have the chance to come again, I would definitely want to participate.

出発して5分もしないところでイルカ20頭程と早速遭遇！
その後、小さなクジラ2匹に遭遇！(ガイドさんでもなかなか見れない種類らしい)
そこでもツアーに含まれないのに泳いで見ることができました。
その後ドルフィンポイントに移動したら、おそらく100頭ほどのイルカに出会うことができました。
左右下にぐるぐるとイルカがいる様子は、一生の思い出になりました。
触ってはいけないルールなのですが、触れるほどの距離までイルカから来てくれます(が、私たちの手にはばい菌が沢山で、イルカが火傷のようになるので絶対触ってはいけません！)
ガイドさん自身が楽しんでいるのが伝わり、こちらも楽しかったです。

その後も、おまけでホエールも見れて、本当にお得すぎました。

終わった後にポテトチップスとジュースをもらい、小腹を満たせます。

2年前に同じツアーに来たんだ！とか、
明日も来る！というお客さんが沢山いて、
このツアーの良さがわかりました。
私もまた来る機会があれば、絶対に参加したいです。

I was surprisingly able to meet wild dolphins very easily. The dolphins were resting, so we could swim closely with them during the group snorkeling! The guide's enthusiasm was also amazing.

びっくりするぐらい簡単に野生のイルカに会えました。イルカさんはお休み中なので集団シュノーケリングで間近で一緒に泳げる！
ガイドさんの熱がまたサイコーですよ。

I highly recommend the sandbar adventure if you're in Oahu. We were picked up close to our hotel. The bus trip was very comfortable and the tour guide was informative and entertaining. The sandbar was amazing! We were able to walk around and they also set up a net for those who are interested in playing volleyball. We had hamburgers for lunch with chips and bbq beans. The snorkeling was also enjoyable. We were able to see and swim with the sea turtles and tropical fish along the protected coral reef. The staff was so laid back and organized. I highly suggest bringing swim shoes, towel and extra change of clothing. There is a bathroom in the pier. We love it so much we are planning to do it again.

I was a bit anxious because there were few Japanese people on the tour, but the cute Ali-chan kindly explained everything! I was excited to see a manta ray, and we encountered one fairly quickly after starting snorkeling! It was impressive, yet I felt it was really cute! At first, I was so excited to see the manta ray that I forgot about the cold, but since it was late January, it gradually got colder towards the end, and I couldn't stop shivering after getting back on the boat. However, it was a valuable experience to see a manta ray for the first time!

ツアーは日本人が少なく不安になりましたが、かわいいアリちゃんが優しく説明してくれました！
マンタに会えるかドキドキでしたが、シュノーケリング開始から割とすぐにマンタに会えました！迫力があって、でもすごくかわいく感じました！
最初はマンタに会えて興奮して忘れていましたが、1月下旬ということもあり、終わりのほうはだんだん寒くなりボートに上がってから震えが止まりませんでした。でも初めてマンタに会えて貴重な体験になりました！

I participated in a prestigious university dolphin tour in late February! The weather was great, and the sea was a beautiful deep blue! I joined the tour on the second boat! The weather was nice, but it was definitely the right choice to go with the second boat since it was warmer! Most people rented wetsuits because the wind was strong, and I think having one is reassuring! I'm really glad I participated in the tour! We were able to see whales right from the start! Then, we immediately swam with a large group of dolphins! They were so cute and it was truly moving! After that, we encountered many turtles and there seemed to be seals as well! We had fun kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and time flew by! I was worried about getting seasick, but the boat was stable! There were also small children participating, and they seemed to be having a great time! Above all, our guide, Juri, had such a bright personality and her talk was really enjoyable! The photographer was also a very interesting person! They took a lot of beautiful photos for us! I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

2月の後半に名門大学イルカツアーに参加してきました！お天気も良く海もとっても濃いブルーでとっても綺麗でした！2便でのツアーで参加しました！天気は良かったですが、2便の方が暖かくて正解でした！風が強かったのでほとんどの人がウエットスーツをレンタルしていました！あった方が安心だと思います！ツアーは本当に参加して良かったです！出発からすぐにクジラを見る事ができました！そして、すぐにイルカの大群と泳げました！本当に可愛くて感動しました！そのあと沢山の亀にも遭遇したり、アザラシもいたようです！カヌーやスタンドアップパドルボートをしたり、楽しくてあっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました！船も酔わないか心配でしたが、安定した船でした！小さい子供も参加されてましたが、楽しそうでした！そして、なによりガイドのじゅりさん、とても明るい性格とトークが、とっても楽しかったです！カメラマンさんもとても、おもしろい方でした！綺麗な写真を沢山撮っていただきました！また、機会があったら参加したいです！

I participated in a tour to see dolphins for the first time!! In the morning, they picked us up at the hotel, and the explanation began on the bus. The guide created a lively and fun atmosphere for all participants!! The dolphin school lesson was also very easy to understand.
At this time, we were asked about renting wetsuits. It was $10 per person, but since it was cold during this season, renting was definitely the right choice! By the way, everyone ended up renting one.
After getting on the boat, we spotted dolphins in about 20 minutes!! Even though it was my first time snorkeling with dolphins, I was truly moved to hear their voices! The blue sea and blue sky!! It was such a wonderful world. It seemed we found the dolphins early, and afterwards, we were taken to dolphin spots 2 or 3 more times, allowing us to swim with them. I'm glad I participated in the dolphin school. If I have the chance again, I will definitely join!

初めてイルカを見にいくツアーに参加しました！！朝はホテルまで迎えに来ていただき、バスの中で説明が始まります。ガイドさんは元気よく参加者全員が面白く楽しい雰囲気作りをして下さいます！！イルカ中学の授業もとてもわかりやすいです。
この時にウエットスーツのレンタルを聞かれます。お一人10ドルでしたがこの時期は寒いのでレンタルして正解でした！ちなみに全員の方がレンタルされました。
船に乗ってからは20分くらいでイルカを発見出来ました！！シュノーケリングでイルカと泳ぐのは初めてにも関わらずイルカの声が聞けて本当に感動しました！青い海に青い空！！本当に素敵な世界でした。早めにイルカを見つける事が出来たみたいでその後も2.3回イルカスポットに連れていって下さりイルカと泳ぐ事が出来ました。イルカ中学に参加して良かったです。また機会があったら絶対に参加させていただきます！

Totally awesome experience, did the moonlight snorkel with the manta rays. The crew was awesome it was a nice small size of 6 people and such a great experience. They swim so close to you and are so incredibly cool

I participated with two friends.
The sea in heaven was amazing.
If you're coming to Hawaii, I think you should definitely go at least once!

友人と3人で参加をしました。
天国の海最高でした。
ハワイに来るのであれば一度は行ったほうがいいと思います。！！

When we arrived at the sandbar, we only played in the sea, so it might be cold. However, they lend you wetsuits for free! I had a lot more fun wearing one. All the staff were really entertaining; they helped us ride the surfboards and kept us engaged with stories. The water level was a bit high, so we couldn't see the beach, but it was still beautiful.

During my visit, the wind was strong, and snorkeling was canceled, but instead, they showed us a lot of turtles. It was so exciting! Even if you can't do one activity, they will definitely make sure you have fun, so I think you can participate with peace of mind.

サンドバーに到着すると海で遊ぶのみなので、寒いかもしれないです。でもウェットスーツを無料で貸してくれます！借りたほうが思いっきり楽しめました。スタッフの方は全員すごく面白くて、サーフボードに乗せてくれたりお話しで楽しませてくれたりします。少し海面が高かったのか砂浜は見られませんでしたが十分綺麗でした。
私の回は風が強くシュノーケリングがなくなりましたが、その代わりたくさんのカメを見せてくれました。大興奮でした。何か１つできなくても必ず楽しませてくれるので安心して参加できると思います。

It was beautiful, anyway.
The BBQ was of higher quality than I expected, and I was surprised. I had a hamburger, and it was very delicious.
Also, all the staff were friendly, and I had a great time throughout the tour. While it can be affected by the weather, most tours and events in Hawaii depend on the weather, so even if you have concerns about the weather, I definitely recommend you go!

とにかくきれいでした。
BBQは思っていたよりクオリティが高くて驚きました。私はハンバーガーを食べました。とても美味でした。
あと、スタッフの方はみんなフレンドリーでツアー中はずっと楽しかったです。天候に左右されますが、ハワイでのツアーやイベントなんてほとんど天候次第なので天気に対する不安があっても是非足を運んでみて下さい！

Had such an amazing time! Got to see lots of fish & sea turtles, even got to hold an octopus. The crew members were very helpful & very nice. Best snorkeling adventure! Would recommend to everyone!!

Fantastic experience!! I loved the shorty wetsuits as it was cool at night. Water was quite choppy, but still happy the event was not cancelled. A few people did get motion sickness. 5 manta rays gave wonderful viewing.

The weather was nice, but the sea had waves, and many people got seasick. It was great to see dolphins right away, but I was really disappointed that I only got to interact with them once... There were a lot of people, so it took some time, but I would have liked to swim with the dolphins at least one more time.

天気はよかったけど、海は波もあり船酔いする人続出でした。イルカもすぐに会えてよかったのですが、1回しかアタックしてもらえなかったのが、とても残念でした…人数も多かったので、時間がかかるのですが、もう1回位イルカと泳ぎたかったです。

I used the service in July 2016. Hanauma Bay was as beautiful as rumored, and the guide was friendly, with solid safety measures in place, making me feel secure and allowing me to relax and enjoy snorkeling. The life jackets were also comfortable to wear. Personally, I appreciated that many photos were taken, which was great, but I later realized that the system was to download the ones uploaded to Facebook, and since I didn't want to be featured, that was a bit unpleasant. Overall, I had a very good experience using the service.

2016年７月に利用させていただきました。ハナウマ灣は噂どおり美しく、ガイドの方はフレンドリー、安全対策もしっかりとしていて頼りがいがあり、リラックスしてシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。ライフジャケットがつけ心地のよいものなのもよかったです。個人的な感覚ですが、写真をたくさん撮ってくださり、それはとてもよかったのですが、Facebookにアップしたものをダウンロードして受け取るシステムだったことをあとから理解したので、載りたくなかったので、それは少し嫌でした。総合的には利用してとてもよかったです。

The sea was quite rough, but I was able to encounter dolphins and swim with them right away. I also got to see sea turtles, and I was very satisfied.

海は結構荒れてましたが、すぐにイルカと遭遇でき一緒に泳ぐことができました。ウミガメも見ることができて、大満足です。

The underwater scooter experience is my second time, but no matter how many times I try it, it never fails to impress. Many fish came close, and a turtle also appeared. My whole family enjoyed it very much, and we look forward to doing it again next time.

水中スクーター体験は、2回目ですが何度体験しても、感動します。魚もたくさん近くに来てくれて、亀も来ました。家族みんなとても楽しめ、次回も再度お願いいたします。

Great time saw lots of turtles and fish also sailed alittle

The snorkeling at Molokini, the ocean, and the whales were all beautiful and wonderful, but the sight of Takako working among it all was sparkling and powerful! I also want to work hard when I return to Japan! I got seasick, but even so, it was truly the best memory and I was able to enjoy it. I want to go to Maui again at the end of the year!

モロキニのシュノーケリング、海、クジラ、全て美しくて素敵でしたが、そんな中で働くタカコさんの姿がキラキラパワフルで素敵でした！私も日本へ帰ったらモリモリ働こうと思います！船酔いしましたが、そんな中でも楽しめて本当に最高の思い出になりました。また、年末にMauiへ行きたいと思います！

The water was quite murky.
Snorkeling was a fun experience, different from usual.
Turtle watching was more enjoyable than I imagined.
Next time, I want to go when the sand is out.

くるびしくらい海水はありました。
シュノーケルはいつもと違う体験で楽しかったです
ウミガメウオッチングも想像より楽しかったです
今度は砂が出ているときに行きたいです

The wonderful crew really made the experience enjoyable, and we were able to see dolphins! It was a lot of fun, but the waves were rough, so I recommend bringing motion sickness medication!

ステキなクルーのみなさんで盛り上げて下さり、イルカも見ることができました！とても楽しかったのですが、波が荒く船酔いしてしまったので酔い止めを持っていくことをオススメします！

I participated in March, and on that day, the guide mentioned it was colder than winter. Indeed, it was tough on the boat without something to wear over. Of course, the sea was cold as well, but I joined the snorkeling. Instead of snorkeling individually, everyone lined up and swam back and forth. With that many people, I suppose it can't be helped. Next time, I want to join on a day with better weather and also consider the tides. On that day, the water level was up to my knees.

3月に参加したのですが、この日はガイドさんが冬より寒いと仰ってました。
確かにボートのうえは、羽織る物がないと辛かったです。　勿論海も寒かったですが、シュノーケルにも参加。各自テキトーにシュノーケルではなく、みんな並んで列を作って泳ぐ→戻る。あれだけの人数がいたら仕方ないのかと思いますが。次回はもっと天気の良い日、また潮の満ち引きも考えて参加したいです。この日は膝した位まで水位ありました。

The crew, the experience and the other people on board from around the world!! Would do it again in a heartbeat!