All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I recently participated in an event. On the day of the event, the departure was delayed due to the ship we were boarding, but we were taken to a spot nearby where we could see sea turtles. I was very happy to see the turtles up close. Of course, we also encountered manta rays!

As mentioned in other comments, please be aware that the meeting point is quite difficult to find. I have attached a photo of the location, but here are the key points a to c:
a. There are no stores or signs at the location.
b. There is a large parking area on the north side of the bay, so please park your car there. The restroom in the middle of the parking area should serve as a landmark.
c. In one corner of that parking lot, there is a waiting area with a yellow wall and a blue roof, which is the meeting point. The yellow and blue should help you identify it.

I have three pieces of advice for preparation based on our reflections:
1. I recommend taking motion sickness medication before participating. Even if you don't get seasick, you might feel queasy from the ocean waves!
2. The return boat ride can be cold since you will be wet from the sea. Bringing a thick and large towel, like a hotel bath towel, is recommended for warmth!
3. It's best to use a bag that is either covered in plastic or waterproof. While on the boat to the location, the ocean spray can get you and your belongings wet!

先日参加してまいりました。
当日は乗船する船の影響で出港が遅れたのですが、近くに海亀が見れるスポットがあるという事で連れて行ってもらいました。間近に亀が見れてとても嬉しかったです。もちろんマンタにも会えました♪
他の方のコメントにもありますが集合場所がとてもわかりにくいため、注意してください。現地の写真を添付しましたが、次のa〜cがポイントです。
a.現地に店舗や看板はありません。
b.湾の北側に大きな駐車スペースがあるので、そこに車を止めましょう。駐車スペースの真ん中にトイレがあるのが目印となると思います。
c.その駐車場の隅の一画に黄色の壁で青色の屋根の待機スペースがあり、そこが集合場所となっています。黄色と青色が目印になるはずです。
事前準備としてのアドバイスが3点あります。我々の反省点を踏まえて1〜3に記載しますので参考になさってください。
1.酔い止めを飲んで参加することをお勧めします。船に酔わなくても海の波に酔ってしまうこともありますので要注意です！
2.帰りの船は海に濡れたまま走行するので寒いです。ホテルのバスタオル位分厚くて大きなのを持っていくと防寒になりますのでオススメです！
3.船に持込む袋はビニールをかぶせるか防水の効いた物が良いと思います。現地に行くまでの船上、海の波しぶきが飛んでくるので、荷物も含めて全身濡れてしまいますので！

The Japanese guide, Daisuke, who came to pick us up, was very friendly and wonderful, making the bus ride enjoyable from the start. We were really surprised by how many dolphins we encountered right from the beginning. There are many dolphin tours available, but I'm really glad I participated in this one. If you want to swim with dolphins on the Big Island, I definitely recommend this tour. I want to join again, so I will work hard to save money and go back once I can dive.

迎えに来て下さった日本語ガイドのダイスケさんが、とても気さくで素敵な方で、行きのバスから楽しめました。そしてイルカちゃんは、本当にびっくりするくらい初めから、沢山出会えました。
イルカツアーは沢山ありますが、このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。ハワイ島でイルカと泳ぎたい方は、是非このツアーをおすすめします。私ももう一回参加したいので、頑張ってお金をためて、潜れるようになってからまたいきたいです。

Terrific guide who was quite knowledgeable. Came close to spinner dolphins and had a wonderful time snorkeling watching the many beautiful fish.

Last time, I participated in the fireworks cruise on this boat, so this time I joined the snorkeling and cruise. I was the only Japanese participant, but it was a pleasant cruise with a nice breeze, and at the snorkeling point, I was able to see many turtles up close. All the explanations were in English.

前回こちらの船の花火クルーズに参加したので、今回はシュノーケリングとクルーズに参加しました。
日本人ので参加者は私1人でしたが、気持ち良い風に吹かれてのクルーズに、シュノーケリングポイントではたくさんの亀を間近で見る事が出来ます。
説明も全て英語です。

I made my first reservation here and chose this as my first Hawaii activity! They provided pick-up from the hotel, and when I mentioned that my friend was at a different hotel, they also picked her up so we could meet up.

There were many people from other countries, and I felt a bit nervous in the multicultural atmosphere during the ride to the location.

After receiving the explanation, I thought my face wouldn't get wet, but when actually using the scooter, I had to dive underwater, so it's better to be prepared with makeup and contact lenses.

As we headed to the boat in order, it was quite crowded on busy days, but there were only about three or four scooters, so two groups entered the water one by one.

You can place your belongings at your seat, but I think it's best to keep it to the bare minimum. I believe I could have prepared better if I had been informed in advance.

They provide towels and cover-ups, and you can have photos and videos taken on-site, so having around $50 should be sufficient. A reservation slip is required, so it's good to have a printed copy or your phone handy.

Most people were wearing wetsuits, but I wasn't sure, so I went in a swimsuit with a T-shirt and shorts that could get wet.

Once you get on the scooter, there is an instructor for each person, so it's fine. Even if you can't speak English, you can manage with hand signals. You'll need to equalize your ears, so make sure to do that frequently at first.

When you dive into the sea, the fish are attracted to the food attached to the scooter, so you can touch the fish! An exciting world opens up. Luckily, there were sea turtles, and the staff took beautiful photos for us. I was truly moved by the blue of the ocean and felt grateful to participate in such a wonderful tour that makes you want to go again.

While waiting, you can enjoy the scenery from the boat and see Diamond Head, but I was surprised that the only snacks available were small snack foods.

You can order the underwater images taken by the staff at the end.

If you provide your email address, you'll receive an email later, and you can download the photos to view them for two weeks.

I was really glad to participate with my friend this time! Everyone was happy, but I gave it four stars instead of five due to the lack of time.

初めてこちらで予約をとり、初のHawaiiアクティビティとしてこちらを選びました！
ホテルでの送迎と、友達が別のホテルにいるのを伝えるとそこにもピックアップで迎えに行ってくれての合流。
他の国の方も多く、異文化な車中の空気に緊張しつつ、現地に到着。

説明を受け、顔が濡れないとおもってたのですが実際スクーターに頭を入れる際潜って潜らなければならないのでメイクやコンタクトは対応した方がいいです。

船へと順番に向かい、乗り込んでいくと多い日はつめつめですがスクーターが3か4個くらいしかないので２組をバラバラに1人ずつ水に入って行きます。

荷物は自分の席におけます。ただ必要最低限の荷物に抑えるといいと思います。事前に教えてくれてるともっと対応できたと思います。

タオル、羽織るもの、写真や動画を現地で撮ってもらえるので50ドルあればとりあえず大丈夫かと。
予約票が必要なので印刷したものか、携帯はあるといいですよ。

ウェットスーツ着てる方がほとんどで、わたしはわからなかったので水着にTシャツと短パンの濡れても大丈夫な感じで行きました。

いざスクーターに乗るさえ、一対一でインストラクターが付いてるので大丈夫です。
英語ができなくても手のサインでなんとかなります。
耳抜きが必要になるのでこまめに始めはやりましょう。

海に沈むとお魚の餌がスクーターについてるのでそれに群がる魚に触れられます！！
興奮する世界が広がります。
運よくウミガメもいてスタッフさんがキレイに撮ってくれます。
なんどでも行きたくなるような素敵なツアーに参加できて海の青さにあらためて感動しました。

まってる間も船で景色はみれるし、ダイヤモンドヘッドもみれて、強いて言うなら軽食が小さなスナック菓子しかないのにびっくりしました。

海の中の画像はスタッフさんが撮ったものを最後注文できます。

Eメールアドレスを教えて後日メールが届くのでそこをダウンロードすれば2週間は見られます。

今回友達との参加で本当に参加できて良かったと思いました！
みんな喜んでましたが時間がたりない点でマイナス星１つにより4つは星にしておきさた。

It was a clear day, and we were able to see wild dolphins and sea turtles. There were plenty of activities like slides, trampolines, and crew dances, which made it a lot of fun. I bought a rash guard from Dolphin & You as a souvenir! It was my first time abroad, and it became a wonderful memory.

当日は快晴で野生のイルカやウミガメを見ることができました。
滑り台やトランポリン、クルーのダンス等盛りだくさんでとても楽しかったです。
記念にドルフィン＆ユーのラッシュガードを買いました！
初めての海外でしたがとても良い思い出になりました。

Seeing dozens of dolphins under the blue sky... this tour became a lifelong memory. I would love to participate again if I go to the Big Island.

Even if you're not confident in swimming, you can easily join alone. The members when I participated were a group of three women on a trip, a newlywed couple, a husband and wife, and a solo foreign traveler. Everyone was full of energy, and while we were on the water, they would smile and ask, "Did you see the dolphins? There was a baby dolphin too!" It made me really happy to share the excitement even as a solo traveler.

And the guide was wonderful. They loved dolphins and seemed happier than anyone else on the tour, which made it so much fun to be around. It was truly an enjoyable tour. I highly recommend it. Thank you so much to the guide, the staff, and all the members.

何十頭のイルカと青い空…このツアーは一生の思い出になりました。
ハワイ島に行ったらまた参加したいです。

泳ぎに自信がなくても、一人でも、気軽に参加できます。
私が参加したときのメンバーは女子旅3人組、新婚カップル、ご夫婦、おひとり様外国人でした。
エネルギーのある方ばかりで、海の上では「イルカ見ました？子どものイルカもいましたよね！」と笑顔で話しかけてくださり、ひとりでも感動を共有できることができて、本当に嬉しかったです。
そしてガイドさんが素敵な方です。
イルカが大好きで、誰よりもこのツアーを楽しんでいるのではと思うぐらいハッピーで、一緒にいてとても楽しくなりました。
本当に楽しいツアーです。おすすめです。
ガイドさん、スタッフの皆さん、そしてメンバーの皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。

When I went to Hawaii, I definitely wanted to try snorkeling, so I joined this tour. I apologize for the inconvenience caused by not noticing the time change on the day of the tour, but I was relieved that it didn't affect the start of the tour. It was my first time participating in an overseas activity, and I was anxious, but it was a great help that Dan and Chieko communicated with me in Japanese. The weather was clear that day, and the sea was beautiful; I was able to see many fish underwater. I often had issues with seawater getting in while snorkeling before, but the snorkeling gear provided this time was so high-performance that no seawater came in at all, making it very easy to swim. I was also surprised to see cats and mongooses in Hanauma Bay, and I was able to capture them on camera, which made for a great memory. If I come to Hawaii again, I would like to try scuba diving as well.

ハワイに行ったら是非シュノーケルをやってみたいと思い、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
当日は時間変更があったことに気付かずご迷惑をお掛けしましたが、ツアーの開始に支障が出なくて安心しました。
初めての海外での参加で不安でしたが、ダン先生とちえこさんが日本語で応対してもらえたので大変助かりました。
当日は快晴でとても海が綺麗で水中では魚をいっぱい見ることができました。
シュノーケルを行う際は海水が入ってきてしまうことが今までよくありましたが、今回提供してもらったシュノーケルは高性能？なのか海水が全く入ってこず大変泳ぎやすかったです。
水中の魚もそうでしたが、ハナウマ湾には猫やマングースもいることに驚きました。こちらもカメラに収めることができて良い記念になりました。
次回またハワイに来ることがあったらスキューバダイビングにも挑戦してみたいです。

I participated in October, and while the weather was good, the wind was strong! Because of that, the waves were high and the sea was a bit murky.

After snorkeling, my husband got seasick and couldn't eat much, which was unfortunate. Even for those who usually don't get seasick, it might be safer to take motion sickness medication just in case!

However, we did see turtles, and the sea was beautiful, so I was very satisfied! I want to try again when I come back to Hawaii!

10月の参加でしたが、天気はよかったのですが風が強い！
その為波が高く海が少し濁っていました。

シュノーケリングをしたあと、旦那が波酔いしてしまい、あまりごはんがたべられなかったのがかわいそうでした。
普段酔わない人でも、一応酔い止めは飲んで置いた方が安全かもしれません！

でも、カメさんもみれましたし、海もきれいで大満足です！
次ハワイにきたらまたリベンジしたいです！

I was picked up by bus early in the morning, and then we traveled by boat from the port to the spot. During the briefing, I learned that diving suits can be rented for $20. I decided to rent one just in case, but I think it's a good idea for those who get cold easily to borrow one.

After the briefing, we headed out for dolphin watching, and we were able to encounter dolphins perfectly. When we could get close, we were able to approach just a few meters away. It wasn't for a long time, so I wished I could have swum a bit more.

After that, we went snorkeling to see sea turtles, and there were options for SUP and canoeing. I relaxed on the boat. For lunch, we had hamburgers, drinks, and snacks that we saw at a local supermarket.

The tour went by faster than I expected, and many people experienced seasickness, so it's necessary to take measures like bringing motion sickness medication. They mentioned that opportunities to swim with wild dolphins might become rare, but I think it's not easy to see dolphins at such a close distance, so I definitely want to go on this tour again.

早朝にバスでピックアップしてもらい、その後港から船で移動してスポットへ。
事前説明の際、＄20でダイビングスーツが借りられます。
念のため自分はレンタルしましたが、寒がりな人は借りておいた方がいいかなー位だと思います。
説明の後いざイルカウォッチングへ。ばっちりイルカに遭遇できました。
接近できる時は数m先まで近寄れました
長時間というわけではなかったので、もう少し泳ぎたかったなーと
後はシュノーケリングでウミガメを見に行ったり、SUPやらカヌーやら
自分は船の上でのんびりしていました
昼ごはんは地元スーパーで見かけた？ハンバーガーやドリンク、お菓子
思ったより駆け足であっという間だったツアーでした
結構船酔いする人も多かったので、酔い止め等の対策は必要ですね
野生のイルカと泳げる機会がなくなるかもしれないということですが
なかなかあの距離でイルカを見る事は出来ないと思うので是非また行きたいツアーです

Everything ran like clockwork. The pickup from the hotel was on time and everything was ready for us to go when we arrived. As a new Kayaker I found the instructions helpful and really enjoyed the Kayaking. It was not only good fun but has given me the confidence to do a lot more kayaking in the future. As a part of the tour we also did some snorkelling in between kayaking. While snorkelling I saw five turtles and just before going out to snorkel we also saw a sting ray. I had high expectations for this tour and it managed to exceed them!

I must say thank you to Kevin who was our guide who was willing to answer all out questions and guided us around expertly making us feel at home on the water.

The lunch provided was great after having spent so much energy. It really hit the spot!

I was able to swim with wild dolphins. It was unfortunate that my younger child was unwell and couldn't participate in most of the activities. The other tour participants were all enjoying themselves.

The waves were high, and it was physically challenging to swim to the pod of dolphins, so those with small children should be cautious.

野生のイルカと泳ぐことが出来ました。下の子が体調不良でほとんどのアクティビティに参加できず、残念でした。他のツアー参加者は皆様楽しんでいました。

波が高く、イルカの群れまで泳ぐのが体力的にしんどかったですので、小さな子供連れの方はお気を付けください。

We were greeted by a van and taken to the organizer-operated adventure center near Kailua Beach. We rented bicycles as an option and extended our trip to Lanikai Beach, which took about 15 minutes to reach. For lunch, we had a choice and enjoyed beef curry and pizza, which were surprisingly delicious. In the second half, we shopped in Kailua town, about a 10-minute bike ride away. We had four hours, so we were able to take our time. The facility was convenient, with lockers, changing rooms, showers, and restrooms. There were also two Japanese-speaking staff members, so we had no issues. Overall, it was a great tour of the Kailua area.

バンでお出迎え。カイルアビーチ近くの主催者経営のアドベンチャーセンターへ。私達はオプションで自転車を借り、ラニカイビーチまで足を延ばしました。１５分程で着きます。ランチはチョイスが出来ビーフカレーとピザを頂きましたが、これが思ったより美味しかった。後半は自転車で１０分程のカイルア市街地で買い物しました。時間は４時間ありますので、結構ゆっくり回れました。施設にはロッカー・更衣室・シャワー・トイレもあり便利でした。日本語スタッフも二人いて困る事はありませんでした。カイルア地区ツアーとしては良い内容でした。

Roy is a wonderful guy! He showed us the best snorkel spots and he save our life with the snaks!

This time, I participated for snorkeling. They also took me to several scenic spots to see from the sea, but the explanations were in English, so I was completely lost! The boat was fast and full of thrills!

今回、シュノーケル目的で参加しました。
シュノーケル以外も幾つか海から観る名所につれていってもらいましたが、説明が英語なのでちんぷんかんぷんでした！
船のスピードが速くスリル感満載でしたよ！

The optional tour I was looking forward to the most on this trip was amazing! I encountered dolphins and sea turtles multiple times, which was the highlight!

There were two snorkeling sessions: the first at a dolphin spot and the second at a sea turtle and tropical fish spot. After that, we had free time where we could continue snorkeling, relax on the boat, or play on the slide and water trampoline. We had so much fun!

The staff were all cheerful, and we enjoyed dancing together on the boat. The BBQ hamburgers were also very delicious.

I recommend bringing an underwater camera. Even as a beginner, I was able to take great photos! I can't mention other rental sites, but you can rent one in Japan for about 5,000 yen for a week, so definitely consider it!

今回の旅行でイチバン楽しみにしていたオプションツアー
イルカともウミガメとも何度も遭遇できて最高でした！

シュノーケリングは2回あって、1回目はイルカスポット、2回目はウミガメや熱帯魚スポット。
その後は自由時間でそのままシュノーケリングもよし、船でゆっくりもよし、滑り台や水上トランポリンで遊んでもよしと、めいっぱい遊べました！

スタッフもみんな陽気な方ばかりで、船上でダンスをして一緒に楽しみました。
BBQハンバーガーもとても美味しくいただきました。

水中カメラを持って行くのをオススメします。
素人でもしっかり撮れましたよ！
他のサイトの宣伝は書けませんが、日本で5000円出せば1週間程度レンタルできるのでぜひぜひ♪

The dolphin excursion was amazing. We learned so much about dolphins and enjoyed snorkeling with them. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They even have a photographer taking pictures. This is a must do activity and me and my children can't wait to go back and do it again.

We had an amazing time on this tour. The guides were so helpful and made sure my children learned to snorkel and stayed safe. They made sure we saw a lot of fish and we even saw a sea turtle.

I visited the Big Island to see manta rays on my first trip to Hawaii. I took a taxi to the meeting point at Honokohau Harbor, but I wasn't sure where the exact location was, so I wandered around the area for a while... Fortunately, with the help of some kind people nearby, I managed to find it, but I recommend that first-timers sign up for a shuttle service.

Before boarding, our Japanese guide, Tori-chan, provided detailed explanations about the precautions, the ecology of the manta rays, and their history. Each manta ray has its own name, and Tori-chan and the other guides said they can tell them apart!

It took about 20 to 30 minutes by boat to reach the manta ray point. Once we arrived, we held onto a boogie board with LED lights and floated in the water (the light attracts plankton, which the manta rays come to eat). After about 10 minutes, the water became murky with the plankton drawn to the light. Just when I thought, "The visibility is getting worse...", there was a manta ray right beneath me!

The manta ray came towards the plankton swarming around our boogie board (attracted by the LED light)! It circled around the area of the boogie board once or twice. After that, several more manta rays swirled around us! I was so excited to see the manta rays swimming gracefully up close!!!

When we got back on the boat, it was a bit chilly (since we participated in October, the water temperature might have been a little low). While warm drinks were provided, it’s a good idea to bring a jacket or a bath towel. Also, there were a few people who got seasick... I strongly recommend taking motion sickness medication.

I had a very enjoyable and valuable experience. Thank you so much to the staff!

初めてのハワイ旅行、マンタを見るためにハワイ島を訪れました。集合場所であるホノコハウの港まではタクシーで行ったのですが、集合場所がよくわからずしばらく付近をウロウロしました...。周りの優しい方々の協力もあり何とかたどり着きましたが、初めての方は送迎プランへの申し込みをお勧めします。
乗船する前に日本人ガイドのトリちゃんさんが注意事項やマンタの生態、歴史などについて詳しく説明してくれました。マンタにはそれぞれ名前が付いていて、トリちゃんさんや他のガイドさんは見分けられると言っていました！
マンタのポイントまでは船で20~30分程度。ポイントに到着するとLEDライトのついたビート板に捕まり海をプカプカ(LEDライトの光にプランクトンが寄ってきて、それをマンタが食べに来る)。10分程度すると光に寄ってきたプランクトンで海中は濁ります。「視界が悪くなってきたなぁ...」と思った瞬間、足元にはマンタが！
私たちの捕まるビート板の(LEDライトの光に群がる)プランクトンめがけて、マンタがやってきました！
1~2回、ビート板の付近を縦に旋回してくれました。その後も何匹かのマンタが私たちの周りをクルクルと！
優雅に泳ぐマンタをとても近くで見る事が出来て大興奮！！！

船から上がると少し寒いです(私たちが参加したのは10月だったので、少し水温は低かったかもしれません)。暖かい飲み物は頂けますが、上着やバスタオルは持って行った方が良いですね。
あと、船酔いする人もチラホラと...。酔い止めは飲むことを強くお勧めします。

とても楽しく、貴重な体験をさせて頂きました。スタッフの方々、本当にありがとうございました。

The tour staff were all friendly, and the coordinator was an exceptionally cheerful and experienced Japanese woman. Her talks were entertaining, approachable, and cute. On the way to the snorkeling point, we saw a lot of manta rays and swimming sea turtles, and thanks to her engaging commentary, the time on the boat was not just a transfer but a really enjoyable experience. When we arrived at the snorkeling spot, I was able to swim quickly enough to go for another round, and during the second round, I spotted a sea turtle and was able to swim alongside it, which was truly moving! I wished I could have snorkeled for a longer time, but the snacks and hot tea after getting out of the water were perfectly seasoned and at just the right temperature, making them very delicious. I really felt that choosing this tour was a great decision! I highly, highly, highly recommend it!

ツアーのスタッフはみんな気さくで、仕切りのお姉さんはとびきり明るい日本人のベテランさん。トークは面白いし、親しみやすくて可愛い。シュノーケリングポイントに向かっている時、マンタの群れや泳いでいるウミガメをたくさん見かけたし、お姉さんのトークのおかげで、船上が単なる移動ではなくとても楽しい時間を過ごせました。ポイントに着いてシュノーケリングする時も、私は泳ぐのが早かったのでもう1周行かせて貰えたし、2周目の時にウミガメを見付けて一緒に泳ぐことが出来たので感動しました‼︎もっと長い時間シュノーケリングしたかったけど、海から上がった後のスナックとホットティーも塩加減やぬるめの温度が絶妙で、とても美味しかったです。今回はこのツアーにして本当に良かったと思いました！超超超オススメです！

The male staff member who was in charge from the pickup until our return was overly intimidating and didn’t smile at all. I was disappointed, as I had imagined the energetic female staff member I had seen on TV. I understand that the sea can be dangerous, which is why the explanation was delivered in a strong tone, but my daughter felt intimidated and ended up staying on the boat. When dolphins were spotted, everyone jumped into the water one by one, but it felt forced with shouts of "Go, go!" I think it would be quite scary for small children. As mentioned in the reviews, there was a strong sense of a production line. All the foreign staff were friendly, and they took care of my daughter who stayed on the boat, making jokes and taking photos with her. We did see dolphins, but it didn’t feel like we were swimming with them. I think it depends on the timing. I finally started to feel enjoyment when we moved on to the activities, but it seems we spent too much time with the dolphins, and the activity time ended up being shorter. On the way back, there was no place to change, and the restroom was crowded, so I changed outside with a towel wrapped around me. The bus on the way back was the last stop for our family, but the male guide got off before that. We ended up seeing him off, which is unacceptable. I probably won’t participate again, but if there is a next time, I would prefer a different guide.

ピックアップから帰りまで担当した男性スタッフが威圧感があり過ぎてニコリともしませんでした。
テレビで見ていた元気いっぱいの女性スタッフを想像していただけに残念でした。
海は危険がたくさんなので、説明の口調が強くなるのは分かりますが、娘は萎縮してしまい結局船上に残りました。
イルカが見えると順番に海に飛び込むのですが、行け行け！と強引に飛び込ませます。
小さな子供にはかなり怖いと思います。
レビューにあったように流れ作業感がすごいです。
外国人スタッフはみんな愛想が良く、船上に残った娘を気遣ってくれジョークで笑わせたり写真を撮ったりしてくれていたそうです。
イルカは見れました。が、一緒に泳ぐという感覚ではありませんでした。
タイミング次第だと思います。
移動しアクティビティをしている時にやっと楽しいと感じ始めましたが、イルカに時間を使いすぎたらしく、アクティビティの時間は短めに終了してしまいました。
帰りは着替えるところも無く、トイレも混んでいたのでタオルを巻いて外で着替えました。
帰りのバスは我が家は最後の停留所だったのですが、ガイドの男性スタッフはその前に下車してしまいました。客の私たちが見送る形になり、あり得ないですね。。
おそらくもう参加することは無いですが、もし次があるとしたら別のガイドさんがいいですね。

I participated in a tour for my honeymoon. During the day, I saw dolphins at Dolphin High School, then strolled around the town of Kona, and at night, I enrolled directly into Manta University! Since I had rented a car, I joined the group on-site. (The location can be hard to find on the map, so I recommend arriving early.)

There were about three staff members and around 15 customers. The Japanese instructor, Tori, was very cheerful and friendly. There was also an American captain and another American instructor. English-speaking guests were on the same board, heading to the spot while watching the sunset.

Once we arrived at the spot, we held onto a board with blue lights and waited for the manta rays to arrive while snorkeling. At first, they didn't come, and I thought I was getting tired, but then two manta rays appeared right in front of me and started swirling around! We weren't allowed to touch them, but the waves made our bodies sway quite a bit, and I thought I might bump into a manta ray (laughs).

There were also divers at the bottom, shining underwater flashlights to create blue lights. It felt like being in outer space.

I got pretty tired from the swaying, but it was a great experience.

新婚旅行でツアー参加しました。昼間はイルカ高校でイルカを見た後、コナの街でブラブラして、夜はそのままマンタ大学に入学！レンタカー借りていたので、現地合流。（場所は地図では分かりにくいので、早めに行くことをお勧めします）
スタッフは3人、お客さん15名くらいかな。日本人インストラクターのトリさんは非常に明るくてフレンドリーな方。アメリカ人の船長と、もう一名アメリカ人のインストラクターがいます。英語圏のお客さんも同じボードに乗って、夕日を見ながらポイントに向かう。
ポイントに着いたら、ブルー色の照明が積んであるボードに捕まって、スノーケリング状態でマンタの到来を待つ。最初はなかなか来なくて、疲れたなと思ったら、2枚のマンタが目の前に来てぐるぐる回り始めました！手で触ってはいけないのですが、波で体はかなり揺れるので、マンタにぶつかるかと思いました（笑）。
水底にはダイビングの方もいて、水中電灯でブルー色の明かりを照らしていました。宇宙にいるような感覚でした。
揺れで結構疲れましたが、いい体験となりました。

The crew is what made this adventure even better! They were VERY engaged and eager to help in any way possible! The turtles were amazing to see and came right up next to us. Would do it all over again!

I took a taxi from the hotel in Kailua-Kona. I don't remember the exact price, but I think it was just over $30 including the tip. When I told the taxi driver "Keauhou Bay," he asked, "Which tour company?" so I said "Fair Wind," and he took me there. The driver also checked the return time at the tour desk and came to pick me up.

At Kealakekua Bay, I encountered a pod of dolphins. Two of them came right up to the front of the boat and even jumped. I'm not sure what the chances are of seeing dolphins, but it seems to happen fairly regularly.

As for snorkeling, while the fish population wasn't very dense, I think it was enjoyable enough.

The food was quite good for being served on a boat. However, it seemed that the coffee ran out halfway through, so it was disappointing that there were only cold drinks available during lunch.

Since you might be exposed to direct sunlight in some areas of the boat, I think it's a good idea to have a hat and a rash guard.

カイルア・コナのホテルからタクシーで移動しました。値段はうろ覚えなのですが、確かチップ込みで$30をちょっと越えるぐらいだった気がします。タクシーの運転手には「ケアウホウベイ」と言うと、「ツアー会社は?」と聞かれたようなので、「フェアウインド」と言ったら連れて行ってくれました。また、運転手の方はツアーデスクで帰りの時間をチェックして迎えに来てくれました。

ケアラケクア湾ではイルカの群れに遭遇しました。そのうちの2頭は船のすぐ先までやってきてジャンプまでしていました。どのくらいの確率でイルカに遭遇できるのかはわかりませんが、そういうことも普通にあるようです。

肝心のシュノーケリングですが、魚影はそれほど濃くはないですが、それなりに楽しむことができると思います。

食事は船の上でいただくにしては美味しかったです。ただコーヒーが途中でなくなってしまったようで、昼食時には冷たい飲み物しかなかったのは残念でした。

船の上では場所によっては直射日光を浴びることになるので、帽子とラッシュガードがあったほうが良いと思います。

Two years ago, we participated in a sandbar tour for the first time with my family, but due to the bad weather, it was too cold, and I regretted having to borrow a wetsuit and shivering on the boat. I wanted to see the amazing views again, so this time I joined with my daughter. Although the weather wasn't perfect, the scenery was much better than last time, and we were fortunate to encounter a school of manta rays, which is quite rare. I appreciated the timing of this trip. The relaxed atmosphere from the captain and the staff was great for us as repeat visitors.

The BBQ lunch we had on the boat was grilled directly by the captain himself, making for a perfect lunchtime while enjoying the views. It was delicious! After lunch, we went snorkeling and swam with beautiful tropical fish and turtles around the coral reefs.

Thank you to the Japanese staff member, Yukiko. I visit Hawaii every year, and I will definitely join the tour again next year!

２年前のお正月に家族で初めてサンドバーへのツアーに参加しましたが、天気も悪かったせいで、寒すぎてウエットスーツをお借りして、船の中で震えていたことが残念に思えていました。
最高の景色をもう一度見たくて、今回娘と二人で参加しました。
晴天とは言えなったのですが、前回よりも遙かに景色もよく、なかなか見ることのできない、マンタの群れに遭遇するなど、今回のタイミングに感謝でした。船長さんをはじめ、スタッフさんのラフな感じが２度目の私たちにはとてもよかったです。
船の中で食べたBBQランチは、船長さん本人がグリルで直接焼いてくれて、景色を眺めながら最高のランチタイムでした。美味しかったです！
ランチ後のシュノーケリングでは、サンゴ礁の周りにいるきれいな熱帯魚や亀と一緒に泳いだりできました。
スタッフの日本人女性ユキコ？さん、ありがとうございました。
毎年ハワイは行きますが、また来年もツアーに参加しますね～

We actually were locals to the islands but live in the mainland now. Wanted to see the sandbar. It was a great tour. Everyone on the boat ⛵️ from captain Ashley to everyone in her boat was awesome and super nice and accomandating. Would recommend anyone for this tour got to snorkel see and the sandbar. Food was pretty good to.

I joined this tour after reading reviews. As someone who can't swim at all, I felt like I could swim on this tour, and I had been set on doing snorkeling here! After receiving explanations together, I practiced one-on-one with Teacher Chieko, who kindly encouraged me to relax, and before I knew it, my fear of the water disappeared. Once I got used to it, it was really easy!

I quickly got comfortable and joined everyone else, swimming with my husband holding my hand. I swam in the ocean for the first time in my life. The beauty of the underwater world was truly amazing!! I was able to see many fish and even a sea turtle♡

The only ones who swam energetically until the end were those wearing wetsuits (including me). I highly recommend wetsuits for sun protection and managing your health! Even though I was so anxious about not being able to swim, I wanted to keep swimming forever, and it was the best tour I had in Hawaii! My husband and I talked about wanting to do it again.

Teacher Dan was fluent in Japanese and great at making jokes, which made our time really enjoyable♫ Thank you for the wonderful photos!! I'm grateful to both of you☆ I want to try diving next time (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

口コミを見てこちらのツアーに参加しました。
まったく泳げない私はこのツアーなら泳げるような気がして、シュノーケルやるならここ！！ってずっと決めてました。
みんなで説明を受けた後、最初は泳げない私とチエコ先生とマンツーマンで練習し、その間優しい声をかけてリラックスさせてくれて、いつしか水に対する恐怖心はなくなってました。慣れたらとても簡単でした！
すぐに慣れてみんなと合流し、夫に手を引いてもらって泳ぎました。
…生まれて初めて海を泳げました。海の中の綺麗さは本当に素晴らしかったです！！たくさんのお魚にウミガメも見る事が出来ました♡
最後まで元気に泳いでたのは見事にウエットスーツを着てる人だけでした（私も）。日焼け防止と体調管理にウエットスーツは本当にオススメです！
あんなに泳げなくて不安だったのに、ずっとずっと泳いでいたいくらいで、ハワイに来て１番最高のツアーだったね！またやりたい！って夫と話してました。
ダン先生は日本語ペラペラでジョークが得意で話してて本当に楽しかった♫
素敵な写真もありがとうございました！！お二人に感謝です☆
次はダイビングで参加してみたいです(((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

One of the best experience of my life !!! Amazing sharks & Incredible crew! Thank you very much for that! I will come back very very soon ;-)

I was very satisfied with the crystal-clear sea. My spouse and I participated, and the staff took many photos for us at the sandbar, which we really appreciated (they suggested some very creative angles). The lunch we had on the boat was exceptional as well.

どこまでも透き通った海に大満足でした。夫婦で参加したのですが、サンドバーでスタッフさんがたくさん写真をとってくださり、ありがたかったです（とても凝ったアングルを指示してくださいました）。船の上でいただいたランチも格別でした。

We had a fantastic time! The captain and crew were so nice. The kids had a blast. I would definitely recommend the snorkel trip to Lanai!!!