Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

KANEOHE BAY SANDBAR KAYAK & SNORKEL ADVENTURE

Reviewed by: TOYA BISHOP-ALESCIO

HANDS DOWN THE BEST OF ALL OF THE EXCURSIONS WE DID. THE TOUR GUIDES WERE AWESOME AND FUN. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE AND WOULD DO IT AGAIN.

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

Sandbar is amazing!! サンドバーすごい！！

Reviewed by: Issy

Highly recommended!

The boat is a twin-hulled vessel with dual propulsion and has a restroom. It moves within Kaneohe Bay, protected from waves by a coral reef, so there's hardly any rocking and no worries about seasickness. Participants were evenly split between Japanese and people from other countries.

It's reassuring that there are staff members who can speak Japanese.

I signed up without much expectation, but the sandbar was amazing!!! A vast expanse of white sand. People playing beach volleyball. English conversations, jokes, and laughter echoing around. Boats anchored here and there. Staff playing guitar and singing.

I truly felt like I had come to paradise. I will never forget this experience. I'm really glad I came.

At the turtle spot, I was able to see many turtles.

I was lucky enough to swim with turtles while snorkeling. They allow you to go without a life jacket, so you can enjoy deep dives. There are plenty of fish! About an hour of fun!

In March, the water is cold. It's fine while you're in, but it gets chilly once you get out, so be sure to bring a bath towel and a change of clothes.

The boat has a cabin and quite a bit of space, so you can bring in a fair amount of luggage. There are several staff members on each boat, and there’s always someone where the luggage is, so I felt safe from theft.

There are no showers, but at the end, they rinse you off with a bucket of fresh water.

Soft drinks are available for free. I was also happy to have hot cocoa after getting out of the water. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious.

All the staff were cheerful and made a great impression. They really seemed to enjoy being with the customers, which made it fun!

I met up at the location, but you can park for free at the boat harbor.

Like with any tour, changing from swimwear to clothes is done in the restroom. However, those using the shuttle can ride the bus in their swimwear.

Yuki, the Japanese staff member, was very efficient, humorous, and took great care of us.

I highly recommend this tour.

超オススメです。

船は二軸推進の双胴船。トイレ付。
サンゴの環礁で波から守られたカネオヘ湾内を動くので、揺れはほとんど無く船酔いの心配なし。
参加者は日本人とその他国の人で半々でした。

スタッフに日本語の話せる方がいるので安心。

あまり期待せずに申し込んだのですが、
サンドバーが素晴らしい！！！
真っ白に広がるサンドバー。
ビーチバレーに戯れる人々。
周囲から聞こえる英語の会話、ジョーク、笑い声。
そこここに停泊するボート。
スタッフのギター弾き語り。

まさしくこの世の楽園に来たと思いました。一生忘れない。
本当に来て良かった。

亀スポットではたくさんの亀さんも見れました。

シュノーケリングでも運良く亀さんと一緒に泳ぐことができました。
ライジャケ無しでも行かせてくれるので
ディープダイブできて楽しいです。お魚たくさん♪1hrくらい♪

3月だと水は冷たいです。
入水中は良いのですが、出てから寒いので、バスタオルと着替えを持ってゆきましょう。

ボートはキャビン艇で結構スペースがあるので割と荷物を持ち込めます。
一隻に数人スタッフが乗り込み、荷物のある場所には必ずスタッフがいる感じでしたので
盗難の心配もありませんでした。

シャワーはありませんが、最後にバケツ一杯くらいの真水で流してくれます。

ソフトドリンクは自由に飲めます。
最後、水からあがったらホットココアを頂けたのもうれしかった。
お昼のハンバーガーもおいしかった。

スタッフ方々全員明るく好印象です。
お客さんと一緒に楽しんでいる感がハンパなくて楽しい！

私は現地集合でしたが、ボートハーバーに無料で駐車できます。

どこのツアーもそうですが、水着→洋服の着替えはトイレで。
ただし、送迎利用の人は、水着のままバス乗ってOKだということでした。

日本人スタッフのユキさんはハキハキ・テキパキとしていてユーモアもあって
たいへんお世話になりました。

オススメのツアーです。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The sandbar was beautiful. サンドバー、きれいでした。

Reviewed by: にしかわ

I researched the dates of high and low tides for the sandbar in advance on the internet and signed up for a morning tour on the day with the lowest tide during my stay in Hawaii. As a result, I was able to walk on the completely exposed sandbar. For those who are considering signing up for this tour, I highly recommend checking the dates of high and low tides beforehand.

However, even when the sandbar is completely exposed, there are designated spots where the boat can approach, and it stops a little away from the sandbar. Everyone has to get off the boat and walk a short distance in the water, which is up to waist-deep. We had an elderly grandmother with us who had no intention of getting in the water, including snorkeling, but she didn't know this and ended up participating in her underwear. She had to quickly take it off and walk in the still cold seawater up to her waist in late March, which was quite confusing for her.

Since we had an elderly grandmother and two elementary school children with no snorkeling experience, our whole family did not participate in snorkeling. However, if you don’t snorkel, you will have to wait on the boat for a while, which can be a bit boring. For those who are unsure about snorkeling, I recommend going for it. I think it would make the tour much more enjoyable.

The snorkeling spot seemed to have a lot of fish, and the participants appeared to be having a great time. There were also small fish, sea turtles, and pufferfish around the boat that we could see.

It’s best to wear your swimsuit beforehand, and the return bus has towels laid out on the seats, so you can ride back to the hotel in your swimsuit. It would have been helpful to know this information in advance, but I wasn't sure how to ask about it through VELTRA, so I was uncertain until just before departure whether to bring a change of clothes. I thought it might have been better to book the tour through HIS instead.

インターネットで事前にサンドバーの満潮干潮の日にちを調べて、ハワイ滞在中に一番干潮になる日の午前のツアーに申し込みました。なので、完全に水が引いているサンドバーを散歩することができました。これからこのツアーに申し込まれる方は、ぜひサンドバーの満潮干潮の日にちを下調べしてから、申し込まれるといいですよ。
ただ、サンドバーは完全に水が引けている時でさえも、船は近づける場所が決まっていて、サンドバーから少し離れたところに止まり、みんな船から降りて水の中を少しだけ歩いていくのですが、船を降りるところは腰まで水に浸かります。
うちは高齢のおばあちゃんがいて、シュノーケルをはじめとして水に入る気が全くなかったのですが、それを知らなかったため、下着を付けて参加していて、急遽脱がなくてはいけなくなり、3月下旬でまだ冷たい海水に腰まで浸かりながら歩かなければいけなかったので、戸惑わせてしまいました。
高齢のおばあちゃんと、シュノーケル経験がない小学生２人がいたため、シュノーケルは家族全員参加しませんでしたが、シュノーケルをしないと船の上でしばらく待っていることになるので少しつまらなかったです。シュノーケルをどうしようかと迷っている方は、思い切ってなさった方がいいです。そのほうがずっとずっと楽しめるツアーになると思います。
シュノーケルの場所は魚がたくさんいるみたいで、参加されて方々は楽しいようでした。一応、船の周囲にも、小さな魚たちや、ウミガメ、フグがやってきて見ることができました。
水着は事前に着用して参加し、帰りのバスも座席にバスタオルが敷いてあり、水着のまま乗り込んでホテルまで帰ることができます。こうした情報が、事前に知れるとよかったのですが、VELTRAさんを通してだとどういう風に聞くのか分からなかったので、着替えを持っていくのかどうかと出発直前まで悩みました。ＨＩＳ経由でもツアー申込ができたので、そうすればよかったかなと思いました。

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

乗るなら英語船に

Reviewed by: ネコママ

日本語ガイドがいる日本船と　英語のみの英語船とがありました。
私たち家族は英語船へ、母と友人は日本語船へ乗船。
日本人に人気のサンドバーだけあって　日本船は満員でした。
それに比べて英語船は　（同じ大きさですが）ゆったりのんびり。
この差が大きく出たのは　ランチ時です。
ずーっと並んでいる日本人を横目に　ランチのお代わりをする英語船。
亀何匹見れた？って友人に聞いたら　３匹も見れたよ～　と返事。
そっちは何匹？と聞かれ　３０匹以上見れた　と返事するのが申し訳ない位。
日本人ガイドさんとは　サンドバーに上陸したときに会えるので、
特に英語で困らなければ　英語船への乗船をお勧めします。
元々乗組員は全員英語　ジョークも英語ですので、わからない方にはわかりません。
シュノーケリングを楽しんで　亀を見るだけなら
英語がわからなくても大丈夫です。
ただ海の透明度は　メキシコのカンクンなどに比べるとはるかに落ちますが、
こんなに一杯魚いるんだ～　と感激しました。
初シュノーケリングではまりました。　
（翌年はメキシコでシュノーケリングするくらいはまりました）

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

A bit disappointing. ちょっと期待外れ

Reviewed by: がっかりさん

I was disappointed because I had only seen the sea turtles once, despite reading experiences where people encountered them multiple times. Since we had to wear life jackets, I couldn't dive in, and I just watched them swim by, which felt anticlimactic.

It depends on the weather and the experience of the guide, so I understand that it's not always possible, but I had hoped to see them for a longer time. I think those who are not used to snorkeling might have seen even less.

Regarding the tip, I hadn't made any special requests, and there was no particular service provided, yet I was quite forcefully asked for a tip. I reluctantly paid, but it was the first time I had been asked for a tip on an optional tour. I was not satisfied with that.

　　【何回もいるかに会えました】の体験談を読んでいたためか、一度しか見られなかったので、残念でした。ライフジャケットを着用しなければならなかったので、潜ってみることも出来ず、海の中を通り過ぎていくのを見ただけで、あっけなく終わってしまいました。
　　当日の気候や、引率の方の経験に左右されるので、仕方のないことですが、もっとゆっくり見ていられると期待していました。シュノーケリングに慣れていない方は、もっと見られなかったと思います。
　　それからチップに関してですが、、特別なお願いもしていませんでしたし、対応もされてなかったのですが、チップをかなり強引に求められました。仕方なく払いましたが、オプショナルツアーで、チップを求められたのは、初めてです。納得できませんでした。

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カアナパリ沖　セーリング＆シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事・アルコール2杯付き＞

First experience with Snuba ➕ Dolphins and whales are also very welcome! 初体験 スヌーバ➕ イルカも鯨も大歓迎！

Reviewed by: Noel

I participated with my 8-year-old daughter. Since diving was still too much for her, we opted for snuba. My daughter dove into the sea without a care in the world and seemed very satisfied. Unfortunately, the water temperature was low, so it was a bit chilly after we got out, but the kind service from the staff made us forget the cold. There was more than enough food for breakfast and lunch, and the attentive service took care of everything while we just sat there.

Additionally, we were pleasantly surprised to see a whale, and we encountered countless dolphins, with the added bonus of them jumping at the front of the boat. We were blessed with good weather, and everything was absolutely satisfying.

8歳の娘をつれて参加です。ダイビングはまだ無理なのでスヌーバを。私たちの心配も他所に ぐんぐん海へ潜っていった娘は 大満足だったようです。水温は生憎低かったので上がった後少し寒かったのですが、寒さを忘れさせてくれるようなスタッフの優しいサービス。食事も朝、昼十分すぎるほどありましたし、また座っているだけで全て賄ってくださる行き届いたサービス
加えて、期待してなかった鯨が見られたり
イルカは数えきれないほど出逢え、かつ船の先頭をジャンプのサービス。
お天気にも恵まれ、全てが大満足でした

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The weather was a gamble, but I wished the staff had tried a little harder. 天気は賭け、だけどスタッフもう少しがんばってほしかった、、

Reviewed by: こまき

Last time, the weather was clear and the water was shallow, just like the application page, but this time it was cloudy and cold, with deep water, which was far from the expected image. I was disappointed by the low energy of the staff and their unwillingness to take us to the shallowest area.

前回は快晴で水も浅く、正に申込ページのようでしたが、今回は曇りで寒く、水も深くイメージとはかけ離れた状況。。
それ以上にスタッフのテンションの低さと一番浅いところまでも連れて行ってくれない対応にがっかりしました。

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

It's moving! 感動です★

Reviewed by: YOSHI

I have seen wild dolphins several times before, but this was the most exciting experience yet. First of all, I was amazed by the number of dolphins! There must have been at least 100 (and that's not an exaggeration). I was really glad to see so many dolphins. The staff members were also a fun group. During the snorkeling time, I encountered a turtle. I wished I could have stayed in the ocean even longer.

これまで野生のイルカは何度か見ましたが、今までで1番興奮しました。
まず、イルカの数にビックリ‼100頭はいたでしょうか？（大袈裟ではないです）
あんなに大勢のイルカを見れて本当に良かったです。
スタッフの方々も楽しいメンバーでした。
シュノーケルの時間も、亀に出会えました。
もっともっと海に居たかったです。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

The staff were great. スタッフさん達がよかったです

Reviewed by: ひっかりん

I participated in the morning. On the day I joined, the sandbar had water depth up to my knees, and the sandbar was not visible. It was quite cold, and I shivered. It's definitely better to wear a rash guard or something similar. Once you get into the water for snorkeling, you get used to the cold. The fish are quite deep down, so they can be a bit hard to see. However, there are plenty of coral reefs, and you can see some fish. When you dive and come back up to the boat, it gets cold again, so I recommend bringing a larger bath towel. Anyway, all the staff here are very energetic and friendly! I would love to participate again next time!

午前に参加しました。参加した日のサンドバーは水深がヒザぐらいまであって、サンドバーは見えなかったです。結構寒くて震えました。ラッシュガードなど必ず着た方がいいです。シュノーケリングで水中に入ってると、冷たさは慣れてきます。魚はかなり下の方にいるので少し見えにくいです。でもサンゴ礁がいっぱいでそれなりに魚も見れます。潜って船上に上がるとまた寒いので大きめのバスタオルを持参することおススメです。とにかくこちらのスタッフさんは皆さんとても元気で感じのいいスタッフさんばかりです！また次回参加したいです！

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ナ・パリ・コースト セーリング　シュノーケリング付き＜朝食・ビュッフェ昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

I was very satisfied. 大満足でした

Reviewed by: みみみ

I booked the Holoholo without doing much research right before my trip. The captain and crew were very cool, and the participants were from various countries. The stunning views and my first snorkeling experience became unforgettable memories. I might do it again! (laughs)

旅行直前にあまり調べずに申し込んだホロホロ号。キャプテンやクルーはとても格好良く、参加者は国際色豊か。素晴らしい絶景と初めてのシュノーケリング忘れられない経験になりました。またリピるかも（笑）

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

Dolphins and sea turtles too! イルカもウミガメも！

Reviewed by: tell

I was able to see dolphins, sea turtles, and even whales from a distance. Right after departing, we discovered a group of dolphins and were able to swim close to over 50 of them. I was also able to swim within touching distance of sea turtles.

The staff and other participants were friendly, making for a very enjoyable experience. Although there were some engine troubles along the way, the staff's quick thinking allowed us to enjoy that as well. Since it was the end of February and the water was cold, I borrowed a wetsuit, but I thought a rash guard might have been sufficient.

I'm glad I participated.

イルカもウミガメも、そして遠くからですがクジラも見ることができました。
出港してすぐの浅瀬でイルカのグループを発見し、５０頭以上と間近で泳ぐことができました。
ウミガメにも触れそうな距離で泳ぐことができました。

スタッフの方も他の参加者もフレンドリーでとても楽しく過ごすことができました。
途中エンジントラブルがあったりしましたが、スタッフの方の臨機応変な対応でそれすら楽しむことができました。
２月の終わりで水が冷たいとのことでしたので、ウェットスーツを借りましたが、ラッシュガードなどでもよかったかな〜と思いました。

参加してよかったと思います。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

It was the best ocean. サイコーの海でした

Reviewed by: まりこ

I was told by the travel agency to book the Heaven's Sea tour early, but I completely forgot, and the tour was fully booked. So, I used Veltra.

There were a lot of tour guests on a large bus, just like those I often see in Japan. I thought it might be hard to relax with so many people, but once we got to the sea, I was able to enjoy it all to myself.

Until we reached the port, a cheerful guide provided explanations in English. After that, we took a 10-minute boat ride to the sandbar. First, we walked in the shallow water and played beach volleyball. The guide took photos of us in various poses, which became great memories.

We moved to a spot where we could see turtles and snorkeled around some deeper coral. I was thrilled to swim alongside sea turtles, which I never expected to do. The hamburgers for lunch were freshly grilled on a BBQ set on the boat, and they were the best!

天国の海ツアー、早めに予約してくださいね、と旅行会社の方に言われていたのですが、すっかり忘れていて旅行会社でのツアーは満席。
そこで、veltraを利用しました。
日本でもよく見る大型のバス一杯のツアー客でした。
こんなにいたら、のんびりできないのでは…？なんて思いましたが、いざ海にいってみたら、充分独り占めできました。
港に着くまで、陽気なガイドさんが説明をしてくれます(英語)
そこから、船に10分ほどのって、サンドバーへ向かいました。
まずは、浅いところで、歩いたり、ビーチバレーをしました。そこで、ガイドの方に写真を撮っていただいたのですが、何通りものポーズでとっていただき、いい思い出になりました。
亀を見ながら場所を移動し、少し深い珊瑚の周りで、シュノーケルをしました。
海ガメと一緒に泳げるとは思わなかったので、感激しました。
お昼のハンバーガーも、船のうえのBBQセットで焼きたてで、最高でした！

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

I was able to meet a family of whales!! 鯨の家族にも会えた！！

Reviewed by: J.O

We set sail on the Zodiac and within less than 20 minutes, we unexpectedly encountered a family of whales. It was an astonishing surprise when a baby whale swam beneath the boat, and both the participants and the guide were thrilled. We could even hear their calls through the underwater microphone. After playing with the whales for about 30 minutes, we moved the boat forward for about 10 minutes and encountered another family of whales. It was an unexpected experience. After finishing snorkeling in the beautiful sea with Captain Cook's monument, a large pod of dolphins appeared, swimming around the boat, and we lost track of time as we all cheered together. It’s rare to have such encounters with whales and dolphins, but we had an unexpected experience, making it a wonderful tour.

ソディアック号で出港して20分足らずで何と鯨の家族とバッタリ遭遇。子鯨がボートの下で泳ぐというビックリするようなハプニングで参加者はじめガイドさんも大興奮。水中マイクで鳴き声まで聞けました。30分程鯨と遊んでから10分ほどボートを進めると別な鯨の家族と遭遇。思いがけない体験ができました。キャプテンクックのモニュメントがある綺麗な海でのシュノーケリングを終えると今度はイルカの大群が現れボートの周辺を泳ぎ、時を忘れて皆で歓声を上げました。今回ほど鯨やイルカと会えることは珍しいとのことですが、思いかけない体験ができ、素晴らしいツアーになりました。

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Big Island Snorkel Cruise to the Kohala Coast & Waikoloa with Lunch and Open Bar - Ocean Sports

Snorkel and whales

Reviewed by: Emma

Fabulous time, saw young humpbacks repeat breeches very close to the boat. Best part was when the sails were up. Well worth it.

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Maui to Lanai Snorkel Cruise with Breakfast & Lunch from Lahaina

Money well spent!! Great trip!!

Reviewed by: Loving maui

Everything about the trip was great. Breakfast consisted of muffins, granola bars, fresh fruit platter juices and coffee. Plenty to eat. The ship consisted of two decks. Top deck was a great place to whale watch on the way over to Lanai. The first snorkel sight was just off a cove near Lanai. Saw lots of colorful fish. Rode back through channel was only negative. It was windy and the waves were rough. Crew was very amazing. Felt safe with the captain and crew. Went to another cove off maui. Saw turtles and other fish. Lunch was great! Burgers, hot dogs, chicken and veggie burgers chips, cookies and pasta salad. Plenty to drink. Saw lots of whales along the way! I would do this trip again. :)

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Jill

I couldn't recommend this tour more. It felt very local with funny local tour guides and a private reef to snorkel! Even saw four giant sea turtles while swimming! Thanks again and a hui hou! Aloha!

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

second time

Reviewed by: yuka

this tour was my second time to experience!
the weather was not that good but
we had so much fun!we will visit again soon.

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I was able to meet dolphins, sea turtles, and whales. イルカ・ウミガメ・クジラに会えました

Reviewed by: yumi

We were lucky that the sea was calm, and we heard that dolphins were swimming nearby, so we set off on the boat. I put on my fins and goggles and slowly eased into the water (since I can't swim, I went in feet first). With the guide's shout of "Look down!", we began our search for dolphins. Even though I can't swim, I was able to see a large pod of dolphins and then a mother and baby dolphin swim right beneath me on two occasions.

My daughter, who is a good swimmer, was able to stay close to the dolphins for a longer time and seemed to see them many times. Since we were in shallow water, the dolphins were swimming slowly and were quite close, but for me, who can't swim, it felt like they passed by in an instant.

The ride to the point where we could see sea turtles was also enjoyable on the speedboat, and the scenery was great. There were plenty of sea turtles and fish, and just floating in the water allowed me to fully enjoy the underwater world. I learned that sea turtles come up for air every 20 minutes, but they would come up right in front of us without caring, which made it memorable as I had to dodge them to avoid a collision.

On the way back to the dock, we spotted a whale, and I was able to see its tail clearly as it blew water and dove down. I really think we were incredibly lucky and had the best time.

I was initially worried, but the wetsuit (rented for $10) was a long-sleeved, long-pants suit that kept me warm, and wearing a life jacket allowed me to float without worry, even though I can't swim. I also brought a jacket, towel, and sunscreen onto the boat, but I didn't need to touch them at all; I just left them under the central table. Other belongings were securely stored in a large box on the dock before boarding the boat, so I felt safe leaving them there.

There wasn't any specific guidance about changing clothes for the return trip, so I think it would be best to quickly go to the restroom and change while waiting for the bus on the way back. Lastly, chasing after the dolphins and swimming quickly here and there can be tiring, so I think some fatigue is to be expected.

運が良く海が穏やかだった為かイルカが近くまで来ているとの事でボートで出発するやフィンと水中メガネを付け海にトボ～ン(私は泳げないのでゆっくり足から水中へ)、ガイドさんの「下見て~」の掛け声でイルカ探しです。泳げない私でもイルカの大群、次にはイルカの親子と2回も
イルカが私の下を泳いで過ぎるのを見る事ができました。
同行した娘は泳ぎが得意なのでイルカのそばに長くいる事ができ、たくさんのタイミングで見られたみたいでした。
浅瀬での対面だったので、イルカはゆっくり泳いでいるし距離的にも近いとの話でしたが、やはり泳げない私には目の前を一瞬で過ぎて行ってしまったと感じてしまいます。
ウミガメに会うポイントへの移動も高速ボートで気持ちが良いし景色も見れて良かったです。
ウミガメもお魚も沢山、この時は自分が浮いているだけで海の中の世界を充分に楽しめました。
ウミガメは20分に1度息継ぎの為に水面に上がって来るとの事ですが、水面にいる私達におかまいなしで上がってくるのでぶつからないよう避けるのに焦った事が印象的です。
桟橋に戻る途中ではクジラを発見、潮を吹いて最後に潜る姿では尾びれをしっかりと見れました。
私達は本当に運が良く最高だったと思います。
私が不安だった事ですが、ウエットスーツ(10＄でレンタル)は長袖長ズボンのつなぎで寒さ対策にもなりましたし、ライフジャケットも装着するので泳げない私でも心配なく浮いていられます。
また、ボートに持ち込む荷物として上着、タオル、日焼け止めを持ち込みましたが、全く触らず中央の台の下に置いたままだったので何も要らない感じですし、他の荷物はボートに乗る前に桟橋にある大きなボックスに入れ鍵をしてくれたので安心して預けられます。
帰りの着替えに関しては特に案内はされなかったので、帰りのバス待ちの時間、サッサとトイレに行って着替えを済ませてしまった方が良いと思います。
最後に、イルカを追いかけあちらへ、こちらへと速く泳がないといけないし、多少なりとも疲れは出ると思います。

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Maui to Lanai Snorkel Cruise with Breakfast & Lunch from Lahaina

Fun day - Great snorkeling!

Reviewed by: Shaka Erin

This was a great trip that is highly recommended. The shuttle pick up from the hotel was very convenient and saved us the hassle of having to find parking. The captain (Lily) and crew were super chill and the breakfast and lunch served were ono! The BBQ lunch consisted of burgers, hot dogs and chicken. We saw a ton of whales on the trip up close but we missed out on the dolphins. The two snorkel spots were great - the coral was so healthy and multi colored. Lots of good fish diversity as well. Snorkel gear and wetsuits provided were a great addition. No complaints whatsoever - definitely book this trip!

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

AMAZING

Reviewed by: Signe

One of the greatest things we did at our three weeks vacation in Hawaii!

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Maui to Lanai Snorkel Cruise with Breakfast & Lunch from Lahaina

Loved the trip!

Reviewed by: Kenedy

This is a great trip to do with your family! Plenty to eat for breakfast and lunch. The crew is helpful and knowledgable. Lots of whales to see. Snorkeling sites had lots to see.

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

The best thing we did in Honolulu

Reviewed by: Greg

This tour was awesome. Great instruction and great fun. Highly recomend.

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

I was able to see sea turtles! ウミガメが見れました！

Reviewed by: zen

My husband and I participated, but we were the only Japanese guests among foreign customers. Before boarding the boat, we had our picture taken in front of it. There was no explanation in Japanese, but we could enjoy the view of Waikiki from the boat. It was my first time snorkeling, but the children among the guests were enjoying it without fear (laughs), so I was able to enjoy the atmosphere. The snorkeling spot was deep enough that you couldn't touch the bottom. They provided floatation devices, so I could snorkel safely and enjoyably. It was quite windy and cold on the boat, so I recommend bringing a jacket.

夫と二人で参加したのですが、私たち以外は外国人のお客様でした。
船に乗る前に、船の前で写真をとってもらいまいした。
日本語で説明はありませんが、船からワイキキの景色を楽しむことができます。
シュノーケリングは初めてだったのですが、子供のゲストの方がシュノーケリングを
恐れることなく楽しんでいたので（笑）　その場の雰囲気で楽しむことができました。
シュノーケリングをする場所は、足がつかない深さでした。浮き輪のようなグッズを貸してもらえるので、安心して楽しくシュノーケリングを楽しめました。
船上は風がきつく寒かったので、上着を持って行くことをおすすめします。

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

The best activity to fully enjoy the ocean of Hawaii Island! ハワイ島の海を満喫するなら最高のアクティビティ！

Reviewed by: bayapbayap

We participated as a couple in our 30s with our 4-year-old son. This was our first time on the Big Island, and we were looking for activities to fully enjoy the ocean there. Since this activity allowed children aged 4 and up, we made a reservation right away.

Before getting on the boat, I was a bit worried about whether my 4-year-old would be safe and not fall off, but he was able to sit on a platform in the middle of the boat, resting his feet on my wife's legs, so there was no worry of him being thrown off. (He did bounce around a bit when the boat hit waves, but it seemed like he enjoyed that!) The captain, along with a female staff member and her child, was very attentive to our son throughout the trip. During snorkeling, my wife and I initially took turns looking after our son on the boat while the other snorkeled, but at one point, the captain said, "I'll watch the child, so you two go ahead," which allowed my wife and me to enjoy snorkeling together, and we were very grateful for that. They also provided a child-sized float (with a transparent center so he could see underwater), but our son didn't want to go into the water and didn't use it. I think even those with small children can participate without too much worry.

Here’s a summary of the activity we participated in. There were a total of seven of us, including two American couples (in their 40s) and us. We departed from the harbor and first saw a pod of dolphins near the harbor. We were able to see countless dolphins up close, which was already an emotional experience! After that, we sped out to the whale observation spot. Rafting while taking in the magnificent scenery of the Big Island was simply amazing! Later, we spotted a pod of whales while cruising and were able to observe them closely. My son was thrilled, exclaiming, "I saw the whale's face!" Later, we learned from a local that this year is a particularly good year for whales.

Next, we headed south to the bay with the Captain Cook monument for snorkeling. This spot is famous for snorkeling, and there were several other snorkeling boats already anchored there. We were able to observe a wide variety of tropical fish up close, which explains why it’s a popular snorkeling spot! Lunch on the boat consisted of homemade chicken sandwiches, snacks, and juice. The sandwiches were truly delicious (I ended up eating two after the captain recommended them). The snacks made our son very happy, and thanks to that, he waited patiently on the boat without fussing. We had about an hour and a half of snorkeling time, which was very satisfying.

Afterward, we returned to the harbor while touring the magnificent cliffs shaped by volcanic activity and ocean waves, with the captain providing explanations. During this time, he also entertained us with sharp turns and jumps of the boat.

Here are some points to note based on our experience. All conversations were in English. Even with limited English, we could communicate our needs and understand the captain, so there were no issues participating in the activity. However, the explanations about the ecology of dolphins and whales, as well as about Captain Cook and the cliffs (which I believe were about the goddess Pele) were all in English, so I couldn't catch everything with my limited understanding. Personally, I was very satisfied with the experience even without the explanations.

Also, to take photos, a waterproof camera is essential. When boarding the boat, we had to gather our belongings at the front, and it wasn't easy to grab them quickly when we spotted dolphins or whales. One couple brought their iPhone in a waterproof pouch hanging around their neck and also had an underwater instant camera. We regretted not bringing ours as well.

I truly believe that the content we received for this price offers excellent cost performance. We had an amazing time!

30代夫婦と4歳の長男で参加しました。
初ハワイ島でハワイ島の海を満喫できるアクティビティを探していたのですが、丁度4歳以上で参加可となっていましたので、即予約いたしました。
ボートに乗るまでは4歳の子供だとボートから振り落とされないかな？と不安もあったのですが、ボートの真ん中の台のような場所で、妻が伸ばした足の上に乗るかたちで座らせてもらえ、振り落とされる心配もありませんでした。（ボートがバウンドする際はぴょんぴょん跳ねてましたが笑、それも楽しんでいたようです）
また、キャプテン（と同乗の女性スタッフとそのお子さん）も、子供のことを終始気にかけていただき、シュノーケリングの際には、最初は私か妻がボート上で子供の世話をし、順番にシュノーケリングしていたのですが、途中でキャプテンが「子供を見ていてあげるから二人で行っておいで」と言っていただき、妻と二人でシュノーケリングを楽しむことができ非常に助かりました。子供用のビート板状の浮き具（真ん中が透明になっていて海の中が見える）も出していただいたのですが、子供が海に入るのを嫌がり使いませんでした。小さいお子さんがおられる方でも、比較的心配なさらずに参加いただけると思います。

今回参加した際のアクティビティの内容です。
同乗の方はアメリカ人のご夫婦二組（40代くらい？）と私たちの計7名でした。
港を出発してまずは港近くのポイントでイルカの群れを見ました。数え切れないくらいのイルカを間近で見ることができこの時点で感動！です。その後、ボートを沖まで走らせ鯨の観察スポットまで移動します。ハワイ島の雄大な景色を横目に見ながらのラフティングは最高に気持いい！の一言。その後、5回ほどボートを走らせている途中で鯨の群れを発見して間近で観察しました。これには長男も「鯨さんの顔が見えた！」と感動していました。後ほど、現地の方に聞いたところでは今年は鯨の当たり年だそうです。そして、ボートを南へ走らせ、キャプテンクック碑のある湾へ移動してシュノーケリングです。ここは有名なシュノーケーリングスポットらしく、他にも何隻かシュノーケリングのボートがすでに停泊していました。かなりの種類の熱帯魚を間近で観察することが出来るので、シュノーケリングスポットになっているのも納得！です。ボート上でのランチは手作りのチキンサンドイッチとスナック、ジュースでした。サンドイッチは本当においしかったです（キャプテンに勧められるがまま２つも食べてしまいました）。スナックは子供が大喜びで、これのおかげかボート上で待っている間もグズることなく大人しく待っていてくれました。シュノーケリングの時間は1時間半くらいはあって大満足です。
その後、火山の活動と海の波が作り出した洞窟のように削られた雄大な岸壁をキャプテンの解説付きで巡りながら港まで戻ります。その間もボートを急旋回やジャンプさせたりして楽しませてくれました。

以下、参加した上での注意点です。
基本的に全ての会話は英語です。片言レベルでもこちらの要求を伝えることや、キャプテンとの意思疎通は出来るので、アクティビティへの参加という点では問題ありませんが、途中、イルカやクジラの生態の解説、キャプテンクックや岸壁（火神ペレのことだったと思う）の解説は全て英語ですので、片言レベルでは聞き取ることができませんでした。個人的には解説がなくても体験だけでも大満足でした。
あと、写真を撮るためには、防水対策をしたカメラが必須です。荷物はボートに乗り込む際にボート前方に纏めておくのですが、イルカや鯨を発見したときにすぐに取り出すことができません。同乗したご夫婦は、iPhoneを防水パックにいれて首からぶら下げておられ、また水中用のインスタントカメラを持参されておられました。我々も持参すれば良かった、と少し後悔しました。

この価格でこの内容は本当にコストパフォーマンスが高いと思います。
本当に楽しかったです！！

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Turtles, Turtles, Turtles!

Reviewed by: Nicky

If your looking to see turtles, this is the excursion for you! The staff was professional and entertaining. Lunch was provided, which had not been mentioned when booked but appreciated. The sail following snorkeling was very nice. If your looking to see lots of tropical, colorful fish this is not the excursion for you.

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Heavenly Sea!!! 天国の海！！！

Reviewed by: shunpoi

I participated on March 2nd. The weather was clear. After a 40-minute drive from Honolulu, we switched to a boat. By the way, there were 80 participants that day! We split into two boats and first went for a sea turtle watch. We saw about three turtles. Since we were on the boat, we weren't very close. I wasn't expecting much, so it was okay, and then we moved to the sandbar. From a distance, you could see a different color area gradually getting closer! When the boat arrived, I felt a sense of awe, but when I got off... wow!!! I was standing on the water! It was amazing! I took a lot of pictures, but since there were 80 people, we spent quite a bit of time at the sandbar. It was pretty cold standing after getting wet. Then we split into snorkeling and lunch groups, and afterward, we switched. We also played a bit with floaties and kayaks before finishing. On the way back, you can buy photos taken by Captain Bruce for $10.

We arrived at the sandbar around 10 AM, and at that time, the water was about knee-deep. If you check online for the sandbar's low tide, you can find out the tide times for that day. I felt like 10 AM was about twice as deep as at low tide. The height you often see in pictures is indeed around the shin level. I've heard that sometimes you can't access the sandbar at high tide, so it's good to confirm. The day I participated, low tide was at 8 AM, so I wanted to join the early morning tour (which you need to book directly with Captain Bruce)... When I booked the tour in January, it wasn't available, but the early morning tour had somehow returned... and the period was from March 2nd, the day I participated... I regret not checking!

I highly recommend this tour. However, I think it's important to check the tide times thoroughly! Also, it was quite cold, and there were people with purple lips, so I think a waterproof hoodie or something similar is necessary.

3月2日に参加。天候は晴れ。
ホノルルから車に揺られて40分。その後船に乗り換えてます。ちなみにこの日の参加者は80人！2艇に分かれてまずはウミガメウォッチ。3匹くらい見えました。船の上からなのでそんなに近くないです。そんなに期待してなかったしまあまあの感じで、サンドバーに移動。遠くから見も色が違うとこがだんだん近づいてくる！船が着いた時はほーっと感じでしたが、降り立つと…おー！！！海の上に立っている！すげー！って感じでした。写真を撮りまくりましたが、80人もいるので結構な時間サンドバーにいました。体が濡れた後立っていると結構寒いです。そしてシュノーケリングとランチに分かれ、その後交換みたいな感じでした。その後も少し浮き輪やカヤックなどで遊んで終了です。帰りにキャプテンブルース側で撮ってくれた写真を10ドルで買えます。

10時くらいにサンドバーに着きましたが、その時にはひざ上ぐらいの深さでした。ネットでサンドバー干潮で調べるとその日の満潮干潮が分かります。10時は干潮の時の倍くらいの深さだった気がします。よく写真でみるのは確かにすねくらいの高さだな。満潮のときはサンドバーに入れないこともあると聞いたこともあるので、要確認です。
参加した日は8時が干潮でしたので、早朝ツアー（キャプテンブルースで直接申し込み必要）に参加したかった…ツアー申し込んだ時（1月）にはなかったのに、早朝ツアーがいつの間にか復活していた…しかも期間は自分が参加した3月2日から…自分の確認不足、悔やまれる！

このツアーは超おすすめです。ただしっかり満潮干潮を調べたほうがいいと思います！あと結構寒くて唇紫色している人もいたので、濡れてもいいパーカーなど必要だと思います。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

Beach in the middle of the ocean 海の真ん中のビーチ

Reviewed by: えーたろ

A bright, cheerful, and funny Japanese guide came to greet us☆

First, we went to see the turtles♪ From the boat, we spotted many sea turtles, and miraculously, we even saw a manta ray!

It was a bit far away, but we caught a glimpse☆

Next, we headed to the sandbar! The weather wasn't great, so it was a bit chilly, but it still felt nice＼(^o^)／

The guide was super enthusiastic and took lots of photos, which was really fun ( ^ω^ )

We then went snorkeling and observed the fish living around the coral♪

Back on the boat, it was sandwich time♪

The boat also had a restroom, which made it comfortable!

I checked the tide levels for the day we were going, and it turned out to be just right, so I think it's a good idea to check in advance♪

明るく元気でジョークのうまい日本語ガイドさんが迎えに来てくれました☆

最初はタートルウォッチ♪
船上からたくさんの海亀を見てると、
奇跡的にマンタが！

ちょっと遠かったですがチラ見できました☆

続いてサンドバー！
天気があまり良くなかったので寒かったですがそれでも気持ちよかった＼(^o^)／

ガイドさんがめっちゃノリノリで写真撮ってくれて楽しかったです( ^ω^ )

そのままシュノーケルしてサンゴの周りに住む魚達を観察♪

船に戻ってサンドイッチタイム♪

船にはトイレもついてて快適でした！

念のために行く日の潮位を調べて行きましたが丁度良かったので、事前に調べたほうがいいと思います♪

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

I was able to see turtles. 亀観れました

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The weather was nice, and I was able to see sea turtles! The hamburger was delicious as well. I think it's worth participating at least once if you go to Hawaii.

天気もよく海亀も観れました！
ハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
ハワイに行ったら一度は参加して損は無いと思います。

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Oahu Spinner Dolphin Tour on the Waianae Coast with Snorkeling, Lunch & Hotel Transportation

Good but can get very dizzy

Reviewed by: Kate

The staffs were nice and the activity itself was priceless. But motion sickness can really get to you... most of the people on our boat were feeling sick after half an hour.. I was puking from the beginning to the end although I had preventive patch on me. So be sure to be in the best physical condition as possible in order to truly enjoy what the ocean has got to offer!!!!

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Awesome fun cruise

Reviewed by: Marielle

Awesome and fun crew with good price.
We had lots of fun swimming the turtles.

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