All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

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.

The guys were excelllent, all very well run, and took us to see several beautiful turtles up close.

Sandbar. I was really looking forward to it! However, it was unfortunately rainy and cold in late March. I recommend bringing a jacket and a large towel. Nonetheless, the tour was really fun, I got to see sea turtles, and the food was delicious, so I was very satisfied. Next time, I want to go back on a sunny day!

サンドバー。とっても楽しみにしてました！ただ、三月後半でしたが生憎の雨で、寒かったー。上着や大きめバスタオルを持っていくことをお勧めします。ただ、ツアーはほんとに楽しくて、途中ウミガメもみれたし、ご飯も美味しく、大満足でした。次回は晴れた日にリベンジしたい！

It was cloudy, but the clarity of the sea was very evident. It was a beautiful ocean. The staff were always smiling and made an effort to entertain the guests. It was wonderful.

曇ってはいましたが、海の透明度はよく分かりました。とても綺麗な海でした。スタッフの皆さんは、ゲストを楽しませようと、ずっと笑顔の対応でした。素晴らしいです。

We participated in this for our honeymoon. My husband speaks English, but I thought it would be reassuring to have a Japanese guide, so we signed up. Our guide, Takako, was a wonderful person who helped us a lot, allowing us to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind. The boat sways quite a bit, so it's better to take motion sickness medication beforehand. The sea was very beautiful, and we saw many fish. We were very satisfied to see three sea turtles up close, so much so that we felt like we were too close and had to back away from them. There was a slide from the boat into the sea, which was surprisingly fun, and I ended up going down it multiple times like a child! There was also a shower on board, and since the weather was nice, it wasn't cold at all. We had a delicious hamburger for lunch, and at the end, they served alcohol, which I thought was a great deal for the price.

新婚旅行で参加しました。
主人は英語が出来るのですが、日本人のガイドさんがいると安心と思い申し込みました。
ガイドのタカコさんがとても素敵な方で色々と助けて下さりとても安心して楽しむことが出来ました。
船は結構揺れるので酔い止めは飲んで行った方が良いです。
海はとても綺麗で魚もたくさん見られました。ウミガメもとても近くで3匹も見られてとても満足です。むしろ近すぎてウミガメから逃げるぐらいでした。船の上から海に落ちる滑り台があり意外と面白くて子どものように何度もやってしまいました！
上がるとシャワーもあり天気も良かったので寒くなかったです。
おいしいハンバーガーの昼食と最後にアルコールも出てこの値段は安いと思いました。

Since it was March, the water was still cold for snorkeling, and we didn't see many sea turtles, but we had plenty of free time at the sandbar. We were able to take photos with the instructor and play with a ball, fully enjoying our time at the sandbar. It was also great that we were served freshly made hamburgers on the boat. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

3月だったためシュノーケルにはまだ水が冷たかったり、ウミガメがあまり見れなかったりはしましたが、サンドバーでの自由時間が十分に確保されていて、インストラクターさんに写真を撮ってもらったり、ボールで遊んだりと、サンドバーを満喫することができました。船でできたてのハンバーガーを出していただいたのもとても良かったです。またハワイに行く時は是非参加したいです。

It's the same every year and boring.
This year it was cold, and the sea wasn't blue.
I couldn't see any turtles at all.

There were too many people.

毎年おなじでつまらない。
今年は寒く、海は青くなかった。
かめもまったくみれなかった。

人数多すぎる

I participate every year as usual. This time, the ship's anchor was malfunctioning, and we were stranded on the sea for nearly an hour.

It might be popular, but it’s gradually becoming boring... I won’t go anymore. It’s always the same.

毎年恒例のように参加。
今回は船のイカリが調子が悪く1時間近く海の上で立往生。

人気かもしれないがだんだんつまらなくなる・・・
もういかない。
いつもかわりばえしない。

I know it's just the luck of the draw and bad timing but 5 or 6 people got sick on our trip due to high waves. Maybe cancelling the trip would have been best because after all that, the provided meal was not at all appetizing. Yes we saw a couple green sea turtles, but it would have been much, much better without the fear of human projectile.

The double J's were great teachers and lots of patients. Both my wife and I had a amazing time

The couple who are instructors worked together seamlessly. First, they took photos after we arrived at Hanauma Bay, and then we chose our fins. We rented wetsuits to prevent scratches from the coral and because the seawater was cold, which turned out to be a great decision! Thanks to this, both my child and I were able to enjoy snorkeling comfortably. I absolutely recommend it for sunburn prevention as well.

Before entering the water, they explained how to use the mask and snorkel in a very easy-to-understand way, and after we got in, they taught us how to move, which allowed my 6-year-old son to enjoy himself without any issues. They also took many underwater photos, creating wonderful memories for us!

After swimming, they prepared snacks and water for us, and we were grateful for it as we were craving hydration and salt! I would love to participate again when we visit Hawaii! Thank you very much!

ご夫婦でインストラクターをされているとのことで、息のあったお二人が担当して下さいました。
まずハナウマ湾に到着してから写真を撮ってくださり、その後足ヒレを選びました。
海水が冷たいこと、珊瑚での擦り傷防止にウエットスーツをレンタルしましたが、これは大正解でした！
このお陰で親子共々快適にシュノーケリング出来たと思います。
日焼け防止の為にも絶対にオススメです。
水に入る前に、とても分かりやすくマスクとシュノーケルの使い方を説明していただき、水に入ってからも動き方を教えてくださったお陰で、6歳の息子も問題なく楽しむことができました。
また水中写真も沢山撮ってくださって、とても素敵な想い出になりました♪
泳ぎ終わったあと、スナックとお水を用意してくださっていて、水分&塩分を欲していた私たちはありがたくいただきました！
またハワイに行ったらぜひ参加させていただきたいです(^^)
ありがとうございました！

I participated in a dolphin tour with my mother. I thought Dolphin Junior High would be a hard tour with boats that make you seasick, like banana boats, but it was actually a double-decker ship. I didn't get seasick, and we got to meet Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle. The weather was great that day, and we received word right after departure that Dolphin Sensei was nearby. We quickly spotted them swimming around. The group of Dolphin Sensei was so cute, and I was really happy to see so many sea creatures. There were about five staff members, including a funny photographer. The staff were friendly, and I'm glad I participated in this tour. My mother had trouble using the snorkel and said she couldn't breathe in the water, so I think it would be reassuring for first-time snorkelers to receive detailed instructions before entering the ocean. Next time I go to Hawaii, I would like to participate in Dolphin University as well! The waters of Hawaii were truly beautiful.

母と一緒にイルカ中学のツアーに参加しました。イルカ中学はハードだとかバナナボートみたいな船酔いするボートで行くのだと思っていましたが、ボートではなく二階建ての船でした。船酔いもすることなく、イルカ先生、ウミガメ教授にも会えて、その日は天気も良く、出航からすぐにイルカ先生たちがいると連絡があり、あっちこっちと泳いでいるとすぐに会えました。初めてのイルカ先生の群、とっても可愛くて海の生き物にたくさん会えてよかったです。スタッフは５人ぐらいいて、一人カメラマンのおもしろい人もいました。スタッフのみなさんも気さくな方たちで、このツアーに参加してよかったです。母は、シュノーケルの使い方がわからず、海で息ができないと言っていたので、初めてシュノーケルをする人には、そういう細かいところまで教えてもらった方が安心して海に入れると思いました。また、ハワイに行った時は、次はイルカ大学にも参加してみたいです！！ハワイの海は本当に綺麗でした。

Maybe I was expecting too much. Since we went on a large bus and a big boat, there were a lot of people, and we had to line up for snorkeling, which made it difficult to move and we kept bumping into others. It was also disappointing that there weren't many fish; there were more at Waikiki Beach, haha. Snorkeling was hard because I didn't have fins, so it was tough to get around. Next time, I want to choose a different optional tour with a smaller group.

期待しすぎていたのかな。
大型バス、大型の船で行くので人が多くて、シュノーケリングも列で並んで進まないといけないし、人にぶつかるし、あまり魚がいないのも残念だった。ワイキキビーチの方が魚いた笑
シュノーケリングは足ヒレがないからなかなか進みずらかった。
今度は少人数での別のオプショナルツアーにしたいと思う。

Very experienced and friendly guides who were also very prepared with hot beverages and rain coats when it got cold and rainy. Showed us lots of sea life including turtles. Nice spread of snacks and drinks. Comfortable and clean boat. We enjoyed their conversation and everyone had a great time! We hope to do it again.

I participated with my 2-year-old child. The instructor skillfully guided us to capture the child's interest. At first, my child was scared, but as they got used to it, they were able to feed the fish. The time spent interacting with the dolphins was longer than I expected (this might be because there were only two groups, including us, at that time), and for this price, both my child and I were satisfied. However, I think the photos are expensive (around 2000 yen each). If they were a bit cheaper (even if they were still around 2000 yen), I would have wanted to purchase multiple photos.

2歳の子どもと一緒に参加しました。子どもが興味を引くように、インストラクターの人は上手に誘導してくれました。我が子は、初めは怖がっていましたが、慣れてくると、魚をあげることもできました。イルカと触れ合う時間は、思ったより長く（その時の参加者は、私たち含めて2組だけだったという事もあるかもしれませんが）、親子二人でこの価格なら満足です。ただ、写真は高い（一枚2000円くらい）と思います。もう少し安ければ（同じ2000円くらいになったとしても）複数枚購入したかったです。

Entire family had a wonderful experience. The crew was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Plenty of time to enjoy the Kaneohe Bay sandbar and snorkel around the coral reef. Saw sea turtles and hand fed fish at the reef. They spent time teaching people who had never snorkeled before. And they provided all sizes of equipment from kids to oversize adults. Simple lunch of cheeseburgers with all the fixings, chips, bbq beans and fruit was plenty. Price was as reasonable as any other tourist activity on the island but a lot more fun.

This time, it was my second enrollment, following two years ago. Last time I participated in Dolphin Middle School, and this time it was Dolphin University. After a long time, seeing the beautiful scenery of Hawaii and reuniting with Teacher Dolphin... I participated with great expectations, and just like last time, it was truly moving.

The blue sea and blue sky, and of course, Teacher Dolphin as always. It was really healing, made me happy, and was a wonderful time. The sensation of dolphins swimming right below me while I was swimming is a fantastic experience that always excites me when I think about it. I definitely want to experience that emotion again! Thank you to all the crew members who always welcome us with wonderful smiles! I will come to see you again! Mahalo!

今回は、2年前に引き続き2度目の入学でした。前回は【イルカ中学】そして今回は【イルカ大学】への参加でした。久しぶりのハワイの景色、そしてイルカ先生との再会・・・。期待に胸を膨らませての参加でしたが、前回同様【感動】の一言でした。

青い海と青い空、そして相変わらずのイルカ先生。本当に癒され、幸せになり素敵な時間でした。自分が泳いでいる真下をイルカが泳いでいくあの感覚は、思い出してもいつも興奮してしまうような素敵な経験です。ぜひまた、あの感動を味わいたいです！いつも素敵な笑顔で迎えてくださるクルーのみなさん！ありがとうございます！！また、逢いに行きます！mahalo!

Did this one second day into the trip and it did not disappoint. Had a fantastic time and will definitely do it again when we come back next year !!!

This was one of my husband and I's adventures here in Kauai for our honeymoon! We had a wonderful time and would recommend! Great exercise, tan, and got to see lots of ocean life while snorkeling!

I chose this plan because I had children with me, but there were so many people that it took a long time to get into the water, to board the boat, and for the snorkeling instructions. In total, we spent about 15 minutes actually in the water.

We snorkeled just a little off the sandbar, forming a long line with a large group, which made it difficult to move freely. The visibility underwater wasn't great, possibly due to the clouds, and because there were so many people, we quickly received an announcement to return to the boat, which ended the experience in about 5 minutes.

Since I usually do skin diving, I felt that this was not really at the level of snorkeling.

The point where we saw a turtle had good visibility and looked interesting, but we could only see it from the boat.

With a large number of participants and many people who seemed unfamiliar with the sea, those who usually enter the water themselves might find the waiting time too long and unsatisfying.

The boat was clean, large, and comfortable. There were also several types of drinks available during the trip.

子供がいたのでこのプランにしましたが、人数が多くて海に入るまでに
時間がかかり、船に上がるのにも時間がかかり、シュノーケルの説明にも
時間がかかりと、実際海に入っている時間はトータル15分くらいでした。

シュノーケルはサンドバーからほんの少しそれたところへ、大人数で列を
なして進み、自由に動けないのと曇りのせいか海中の透明度もよくなく、
また人数が多いせいか、すぐに船にもどってくださーいというアナウンスが
あり、5分程度で終わりました。
普段スキンダイビングをしているため、こちらはシュノーケルとはいえない
レベルの内容でした。

途中亀を見たポイントは透明度も高くて面白そうでしたが、これは船から見るのみ。

ツアー人数も多く、海に慣れていない人も多い様だったので
普段自分で海に入る人には、待機時間が長すぎて物足りないかもしれません。

船は綺麗で大きく、快適でした。
途中でもらえる飲み物も何種類もあります。