All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

First time ever swimming with sharks and it was definitely one of the coolest experiences of my life. Naturally, I was pretty nervous but the moment I stepped on the boat and met the owner/boat captain and his two employees I was immediately put at ease. They are all local guys who are extremely knowledgeable about sharks, told us what to expect, and gave very specific instructions. The owner said he has been doing this for 30 years. Plus, they were very kind and personable which added to the experience.The safety swimmer gets in the water before you and is with you the entire time. He will hold your hand if you are nervous. Sharks are misunderstood creatures so put your preconceived notions and fears about them aside and go on this adventure! You won't regret it!

We had a great time. Awesome crew and were able to see some dolphins.

Swimming with sharks was incredible, unforgettable experience! Staff was very well educated and friendly. Time spent in the water was enough to see the sharks. Highly recommend it for anyone! Don't be scared, its completely safe.

First, we watched an explanation video about underwater scooters in an office-like area on the second floor, used the restroom, and those who weren't wearing swimsuits changed. At this point, two different colored paper tapes were wrapped around our wrists.

Everyone boarded the boat, but some groups were given marine shoes (probably based on the color of the paper tape) and were told to leave their belongings on the boat and get off because they would go to the sandbar on a different boat first. The boat to the sandbar went quite fast, which was a bit scary but fun! However, even though it was called a sandbar, the seawater was up to our chests, and when the waves got a bit high, we were splashed over our heads. A female staff member who spoke Japanese taught us how to use the stand-up paddle. You can ride with two people. She said that if you have a smartphone in a waterproof case, she would take pictures for you, and she took a lot of photos. We took turns enjoying it in groups of four, but while others were taking their turns, there wasn't much to do, so I thought it would be nice to have a float. The female staff members were always on floats, though (laughs).

After a while, the first boat we boarded returned, and we joined everyone else to move a bit offshore to use the underwater scooters. The moment we entered the helmet part of the scooter, we submerged in the sea. I didn't operate the scooter at all. When I placed my hands on the handlebars, the diver gestured for me to remove them a few times, and he operated the handlebars himself.

There was a sea turtle, and he pulled the scooter close to it! The scooter had food attached, and when I waved the net with the food, fish came to eat, and I was able to take many pictures from inside the helmet. The water was truly a beautiful blue, and I was moved by it.

While the next person was using the underwater scooter, we borrowed snorkeling gear and enjoyed it, but when we returned to the boat after the scooter, many people said they were cold, and some chose not to snorkel. Snacks and water were available for unlimited consumption, and everyone ate quite a bit. We could decide whether to purchase the photos taken by the diver after seeing them. I didn't purchase either the photos or the videos.

We had time to change and use the restroom until we got on the return vehicle. There were no towels laid on the seats, and since my swimsuit was still a bit wet, I placed a towel I used to dry off on the seat before sitting down.

最初に2階の事務所のようなところで水中スクーターの説明ビデオを見たりトイレに行ったり水着を着てない人は着替えたりしました。ここで色の違う紙テープのようなもの2本が手首に巻かれます。
1度みんな船に乗りましたが、何組かはマリンシューズを渡されて(多分紙テープの色によって)先に別のボートでサンドバーに行くから荷物を置いて船からおりて、と言われました。サンドバーへ行くボートは結構スピードを出して少し怖かったですが楽しかったです！しかしサンドバーといっても海水は胸まであり、少し高い波がくると頭からかぶります。女性の日本語が話せるスタッフがスタンドアップパドルのやり方を教えてくれます。2人で乗ることもできます。防水ケースに入れたスマホを持っていると写真撮ってあげるよ！と言ってくれてたくさん撮ってくれました。4組で交代交代に楽しみましたが他の方がやっている間は特にすることがなく海の中で立っているだけなので浮輪があればいいなと思いました。女性スタッフだけは常に浮輪にのってましたが(笑)
しばらくすると最初に乗った船が来てしてみなさんと合流して少し沖へ移動し水中スクーターをします。スクーターのヘルメット部分に入る瞬間は海に潜ります。 スクーターの操作は全くしていません。ハンドルに手を置いていると手をどけろみたいなジェスチャーを何回かされダイバーがハンドルを操作してなにかしてました。
ウミガメがいたのですぐ近くまでスクーターを引っ張って行ってくれました！スクーターには餌が付いていてその餌の網を振ると魚が食べに来てヘルメットの中から写真をたくさん撮れました。海の中は本当にきれいな青色で感動しました。
シュノーケリングは次の人が水中スクーターをしている間に勝手に道具を借り楽しむ感じでしたが水中スクーターを終えて船に戻ると寒いと言っている人が多くシュノーケリングはやらない人もいました。スナック菓子とお水は食べ飲み放題でみなさん結構食べてました。ダイバーが撮ってくれた写真は見てから購入するか決めれます。動画は見てませんが私はどちらも購入しませんでした。
帰りの車に乗るまで着替えたりトイレに行く時間がありました。座席にタオルなどは敷かれておらず、まだ少し水着が濡れていたので体をふいたタオルを敷いて座りました。

My first trip to Hawaii!!

About two days before my departure, I saw this tour featured on a stylish program about Hawaii, so I made a reservation. I participated with my boyfriend.

**About the Pickup**
Since our hotel was included as a pickup point for the tour, it was convenient to board the bus right from the front entrance of the hotel. Before the bus arrived, a cheerful female staff member who spoke Japanese came to inform us that the bus was slightly delayed due to traffic, which made me feel at ease.

**On the Bus**
During the ride, the lively staff member shared interesting information about the geography and climate of Oahu, snorkeling precautions, and stories about dolphins and sea turtles, which kept us entertained!

**Arrival at the Port**
Once we arrived at the port, we were given ample time to use the restroom.

**Boarding & the Main Event: Dolphins and Sea Turtles**
We headed to a beautiful sea that felt like nature, quite different from the urban Waikiki Beach! We went quite far out. The boat was designed to minimize rocking, so no one experienced seasickness. The cobalt blue color of the sea is unforgettable. After a while, we spotted dolphins jumping around. I was surprised at how easily we could see them! Then, we put on our gear and dove into the water!! We quickly saw a pod of dolphins. I even heard the dolphins making sounds like "quee-quee"!

We returned to the boat, changed locations, and dove again. I was glad to meet the dolphins both times! One piece of advice: when instructed to enter the water, even if you feel a bit scared, it's better to get in as quickly as possible to increase your chances of seeing the dolphins. Some people who hesitated on the boat missed seeing the dolphins when they finally got in. I jumped in quickly and had a great encounter with the dolphins!

Back on the boat, we headed to the spot where the sea turtles were! Snorkeling was so much fun. I saw colorful fish and coral. Then, we were told there was a sea turtle nearby! As I swam over, there was the sea turtle! Watching it felt like time stood still; it was a magical experience.

The reason this tour refers to dolphins as "teachers" and sea turtles as "professors" will become clear once you participate. It truly felt mystical, and I was filled with a sense of awe, as if my heart was being seen through.

**Marine Sports**
I tried stand-up paddleboarding. It was a short time due to the rotation, but I enjoyed it!

**Food**
On the boat, we were provided with pineapple, juice, snacks, and cheeseburgers. The cheeseburger was slightly warm and delicious! It felt very accommodating.

**Atmosphere on the Boat**
We were given lyric sheets and sang traditional Hawaiian songs and danced. All the staff were cheerful, and it was a lot of fun!

**Return**
When disembarking, tipping was not required. We were also taken back to our hotel by bus, just like on the way there, which was convenient.

**Overall**
For this experience and this price, it was a bargain!! The consideration for the tour guests was also great!

Mahalo~

人生初のハワイ旅行！！
出国日の２日ほど前に、おしゃれイズムのハワイ特集で、こちらのツアーが取り上げられていたこともあり、予約しました。彼氏と２人で参加しました。

〈ピックアップに関して〉
滞在先ホテルが、ツアーのピックアップ地点に含まれていたので、ホテルの正面玄関からバスに乗れて便利でした。バスが来る前に、日本語の話せる元気ハツラツな女性スタッフが、徒歩で来てくれて、バスが渋滞で少し遅れていることなどを伝えてくださり、安心しました。

〈バス内〉
車中では、先ほどの元気なお姉さんが、オアフ島の地理・気候の話や、シュノーケリングにおける注意事項、イルカやウミガメの話など、タメになるお話をしてくれたおかげで退屈しませんでした！

〈港に到着〉
港に着いたら、トイレに行くための充分な時間が与えられました。

〈乗船＆本題のイルカ・ウミガメ〉
都会のワイキキビーチとはまた違った雰囲気の、ローカルな、大自然を感じるきれいな海へ！
かなり沖のほうまで行きました。船はあまり揺れない構造になっているそうで、船酔いしている方はいませんでした。
コバルトブルーというんでしょうか…あの美しい海の色は忘れられません。
沖に出てしばらくすると、イルカ先生たちがピョンピョンしていらっしゃるのが見られました。
イルカって、こんなに簡単に見られるものなのかと、驚きました！
そして、道具をつけて、海へダイブ！！
すぐに群れを見ることができました。
私は、「キュイーン、キュイーン」というイルカ先生の声も聴くことができました！

一度船に戻り、場所を変えてもう一度潜りました。
２回ともしっかりイルカ先生に会えてよかったです！
★ここで一つ、注意なのですが、海へ入る指示がでたら、多少の恐怖感があっても、ためらわずになるべく早く海へ入ったほうが、イルカ先生に会うチャンスが増えると思います。
船上で怖がってモタモタしてしまった人の中には、海に入ったときにはイルカ先生が逃げてしまっていて見られなかった、という人たちがいたようです。
私はサッと入ったので、イルカ先生にばっちり会えました！

再び船に戻り、次はウミガメ大教授のいらっしゃるスポットへ！
とにかく、シュノーケリングが、楽しい。きれいな色のお魚や、サンゴを見ました。
すると、ウミガメがいるとの指示が！
そちらのほうに泳いでいくと、ウミガメ大教授がいらっしゃいました！
見ている間は、時が止まっているような、不思議な感覚がしました。

こちらのツアーで、イルカを「先生」、ウミガメを「大教授」と呼んでいる理由は、参加すればわかると思います。本当に、神秘的で、心を見透かされているような、畏敬の念がわきました。

〈マリンスポーツ〉
私はスタンダップ・パドルに挑戦しました。交代制なので、短時間ですが、楽しめました！

〈食べ物〉
船上では、パイナップルやジュース、スナック、チーズバーガーなどが支給されました。
チーズバーガーは、ほんのりあったかく、おいしかったです！
至れり尽くせり、という感じでした。

〈船上の雰囲気〉
歌詞カードが配られ、ハワイの伝統的な歌や踊りをしました。どのスタッフも陽気で、とても楽しかったです！

〈帰り〉
船を降りる際、チップは不要でした。
帰りも、行きと同じように滞在先ホテルまでバスで送ってもらったので、楽でした。

〈総合的に〉
この内容で、この値段は、安い！！
ツアー客への気遣いもよかったです！

マハロ〜

This was arguably one of the best things we did this trip!! Our crew was AMAZING! So friendly, patient and helpful. I can't say enough good things. I've never snorkeled before, I'm not a strong swimmer so I kind of panicked when I was just our in open water even with the group. The crew member leading us to Turtle Canyon saw me struggling, came over and swam me there where I became just mesmerized by how close we were to the fish & turtles I calmed down enough to actually snorkel! She also took my camera down and got crazy awesome pictures. Food was great, drinks were delicious, the sail was beautiful. I cannot say enough good things about this excursion. Worth every penny! Cannot wait to snorkel again!

When we participated, there were many foreign participants, but they kindly taught us various things in Japanese, which made us feel at ease during the tour. It was my second time snorkeling, but perhaps because we were in the water for a bit longer than before, I got seasick. Next time, I want to take motion sickness medication before participating. I was disappointed that I didn't get to see any turtles. The view was very beautiful.

私たちが参加したときは、外国人参加者の方が多かったですが、日本語で丁寧にいろいろなことを教えてくださいって、安心してツアーに参加できました。シュノーケリングは何回目かでしたが、今までより少し長めの時間海にいたせいか、酔ってしまいました。今度は酔い止めを飲んでから参加したいと思います。亀に会えず残念でした。とてもながめはきれいでした。

All of the staff were extremely helpful and made this experience really wonderful. I had not signed up for snuba initially, but after getting on the boat my Mom and I decided we would really love to have that experience - and Justin the snuba instructor made it happen for us! I am completely hooked what an amazing experience, Justin couldn't have been more attentive to the group and made sure we saw all sorts of things - eels, octopus, fish you name it! Turtle town was a little rough once we got there due to weather but still managed to see at least three turtles!! I did get motion sick intermittently but the staff had this great fresh ginger drink kept me going so I could enjoy as much snorkeling as I could handle. Would definitely do this again, might even go get scuba certified now!!

We all had a great time as a family, from my parents (67 and 66 years old) to our 10-month-old baby and 6-year-old sister! The staff member was very good at talking, and the BBQ hamburgers were delicious.

両親(67歳&66歳)から10ヶ月の赤ちゃん、6歳のお姉ちゃんまで家族みんなで楽しめました♪
スタッフのお姉さんのお話もお上手で、BBQのハンバーガーも美味しかったです。

I visited with my 2-year-old child, and we had a wonderful time. The staff were all very attentive, and we felt safe and comfortable even with a child.

2歳の子供連れでさんかさせてもらいましたが、とても楽しく過ごせました。スタッフも皆気が利いて、子供連れでも安心して過ごすことが出来ました。

The weather wasn't very favorable, but we were able to enjoy the activities very much. However, the explanation for snorkeling wasn't very detailed, so I think it might be a bit challenging for first-timers.

天候にはあまり恵まれませんでしたが、とても楽しくアクティビティをすることができました。ただ、シュノーケルの説明はあまり詳しくされなかったので初めての方はたょっと大変かなと思いました。

I was expecting a beach that looked like the one in the photos, but after a one-hour bus ride (and a late pickup) and a 20-minute boat ride, I arrived at just a beautiful sea. The water was only waist-deep, so it felt like I paid a lot of money just to soak in a nice sea. The guide was friendly and had a great attitude, so I gave it two stars, but it was still very disappointing.

写真で見たようなビーチの出現を期待していましたが、バスで1時間（しかもピックアップは遅れ）、船で20分ほどの移動で訪れたのはただの綺麗な海、といった感じでした。深さが腰ほどまであったので高いお金を払って綺麗な海に浸かりにいったようなものでした。ガイドの方は気さくでとても感じがよかったので星は２つにしましたが、その分とても残念でした。

I joined because I heard I could meet wild dolphins! On the day of the event, while waiting at the designated spot, a bus with a dolphin illustration arrived, and I thought, "This is it!" As I was taking a photo, it turned out to be the Dolphin University bus, and a lady called out to us, "Dolphin Middle School is over here! We're middle schoolers!" (laughs)

That lady talked enthusiastically about Hawaii, dolphins, and important notes for meeting dolphins while we were on the bus! Listening to her talk about dolphins made me feel her love for them, and I was really glad she was our guide (*^^*).

When we arrived at the port, we checked the size of our fins and changed into wetsuits. It costs $10, so I didn't want to force anyone, but they said the seawater is colder than you think, and it would be sad if we couldn't enjoy it because of the cold... So I borrowed one, and I was glad I did! Before getting wet, it was almost too warm, but once we were in the water and during the boat ride, the strong wind would have made it really cold without the wetsuit.

Finally, we set off! I was worried about not seeing any dolphins since they are wild, but we spotted them sooner than expected! It took about 20 minutes, I think. Diving into the sea while recalling what I learned on the bus, I initially felt anxious about snorkeling, but once I put my face in the water, my worries disappeared!

A pod of dolphins was swimming right below me, and they were everywhere, so I was desperately trying to follow them! Even when I thought they had swum away, they would come back from behind, and I was so moved to see so many of them...!

We moved to another spot where there were turtles and tropical fish. I was surprised to see a super huge turtle swimming right nearby!! Behind it were a medium-sized turtle and a tiny turtle! I learned that dolphins are the teachers and turtles are the professors, so my friend and I got excited, saying, "Look, a big professor!" (laughs)

A small turtle came up close enough to touch, and we could see it really up close! It was actually hard not to touch it (laughs). After seeing the turtles, I thought we were done, but when we returned to the boat, the captain called out, "One more time, dolphins!" and took us back to where the dolphins were!

I could feel the captain's desire to let us enjoy as much as possible, and I was really glad I signed up for this tour! (*^^*) The last dolphins were truly abundant, jumping around the boat even before we got in the water! Once we were in, I saw dolphins swimming right below me, and then there were more in front of me, circling around for a long time. It was truly moving! My friend even got to see a dolphin come up right next to her for a breath!

I remembered the lady on the bus saying, "Dolphins communicate with ultrasound, so they can understand our feelings, and miraculous things can really happen! So talk to them a lot and enjoy!" (*^^*)

When we returned to the boat, we were given warm tea and light snacks, including cheese, granola, and spam rice balls! The spam rice balls were so delicious after all that swimming! We also had sweet pineapple for dessert, which was really tasty!

I had such a fulfilling time (*^^*). When we returned to the bus, there was an announcement about purchasing photos. If you buy the data, a URL is sent via email, and you can download it within a month. If you want a USB, you have to go to the office to pick it up, so I think the data option is more convenient! There were many photos that I couldn't have taken myself, so I was glad I purchased them too!

The only disappointing thing was that the lady who talked to us on the way there was replaced by someone else when we departed. Of course, the other person was very nice too, but I regretted not being able to thank her in person and not being able to take a photo together. I think her name was Julie. She was very energetic and full of love for dolphins, sharing lots of trivia about them

野生のイルカに会えると知り参加しました！
当日、指定の場所で待っているとイルカのイラストが書いてあるバスが来たので、あっこれだ！と思い写真を撮っているとイルカ大学のバスだったようで、「イルカ中学はこっちこっち！うちらは中坊だから！」とお姉さんに呼ばれました(笑)
そのお姉さんはバスの中でもハワイのことからイルカのこと、イルカ会うための注意事項などなど、元気いっぱいにたっくさん話してくれました！イルカについて話を聞いているとお姉さんのイルカ愛が伝わってきて、このお姉さんが担当で良かったなと思いました(*^^*)
港についてフィンのサイズを確認し、ウェットスーツに着替えました。＄10かかるので強制はしたくないんですが、海水は思ってる以上に冷たいから、着た方がいいよ、寒さのせいで楽しめなかったら悲しいから…と言われ、確かにそうだなと思い借りました。結果借りてよかったです！濡れる前は逆に暑いくらいでしたが、濡れてからは海の中ではもちろん、ボートで移動中すごい風を浴びるので着てなければ寒かったと思います。
いよいよ出発！野生のイルカなので会えなかったらどうしよう……と不安もありましたが、予想以上に早くイルカを発見！20分かかったかな？
バスの中で教えてもらったことを思い出しながら海にダイブ！最初はシュノーケルうまくできるかな？と不安でしたが、海に顔をつけたら不安なくなりました！
真下をイルカの群れが泳いでて、あちこちにいるので追うのに必死でした！でも行っちゃった～と思ってもまた後ろから泳いできてくれたり、たくさん見れて感動……！
場所移動して今度はカメや熱帯魚がいるスポットへ。
超～～でっかいカメがすぐそこを泳いでてびっくり！！その後ろに中くらいのカメとちっちゃいカメもいました！
イルカが先生でカメは教授って教わってたので、友人と大教授だー！と盛り上がりました(笑)
小さい子が触れそうなくらい海面まで上がってきてホントに間近で見れました！むしろ触らないようにするのが大変なくらい(笑)
カメも見たしもう終わりかな～と思いながらボートに戻ると、船長さんが「もう一回、イルカ！」と声をかけてくれてまたイルカのいるところへ連れていってくれました！
時間が許す限り楽しませようという気持ちが伝わってきて、このツアーに申し込んでホントに良かったなと思いました！(*^^*)
最後のイルカはもうホントにたくさんいて、海に入る前からボートの周りをたくさんジャンプして姿を見せてくれました！海に入っても、真下泳いでたと思ったら前にもいるし、真下でぐるぐる回って長い間イルカたちがそばにいてくれて、本当に感動しました！友人はすぐ真横にイルカが上がってきて息継ぎ？するところも見れたそうです！
バスでお姉さんが「イルカは超音波で会話するから、私たちの気持ちも分かってくれるし奇跡みたいなことも本当に起こるから！たくさん話しかけて楽しんで♪」って言ってたのを思い出しました(*^^*)
ボートに戻ると暖かいお茶と軽食をいただきました。チーズとグラノーラとスパムおにぎりも！たくさん泳いだ後のスパムおにぎりとっても美味しかった！デザートにパイナップルもいただきましたが、これが甘くてこれまた美味しかったです！
とっても充実した時間を過ごせました(*^^*)
バスに戻って写真の購入の案内がありました。
データで購入する場合はURLがメールで送られてきて１ヶ月以内にダウンロードする感じでした。USBだと事務所？まで取りに行かないといけないのでデータが便利だと思います！自分では撮れないような写真がたくさんだったので、これも購入してよかったです♪
ひとつだけ残念だったことは、行きのバスの中で話してくれたお姉さんが、何かあったのか出発するときに違う方に代わったことです。もちろん他の方もとても良い方でしたが、最後にお礼を言えなかったことと一緒に写真が撮れなかったことが心残りでした。
お名前ジュリさんって方だったと思います。とても元気でイルカ愛に溢れてて、イルカの豆知識やどうしたらイルカが怖がらないかなどたくさん教えてくれました。フィンはゆっくり大きく水面は蹴らないようになどなど、本当にためになりました！
直接お礼を言えなかったのでこちらで失礼します。
今度参加する機会があればぜひジュリさんと一緒に泳ぎたいです(*^^*)
本当にありがとうございました！！

The Japanese guide was very attentive and made the experience enjoyable. However, the water level was higher than waist height due to high tide. I recommend going during low tide! It's a good idea to bring a large bath towel and a phone that can be hung around your neck! Also, since changing rooms can get crowded, it's advisable to wear your swimsuit from the start and have an outfit like a dress for quick changes!

日本語のガイドのお姉さんがとても気が利いて楽しめました。ただ、満潮時だったので腰より高い位置に水位がありました。干潮時に行くのがオススメです！大きなバスタオルと携帯を首からかけられるのを持っていくと良いですね！あと着替えが混むので元から水着を着てワンピースなどで早着替えできる格好がおすすめです！

I've always wanted to visit Sandbar♡ I went there on my honeymoon. At the start of the tour, it was rainy and cloudy... just when I was feeling anxious, the sky cleared up!!!! I couldn't contain my excitement at the breathtaking scenery that exceeded my expectations☆彡 For those who will be participating, I highly recommend taking the smaller boat♡ You might get splashed by the waves, but you can enjoy lunch without waiting, and you get to see sea turtles and mantas up close!! The mantas were swimming in a circle, feeding on plankton, which is said to be a rare sight. The turtles even came to greet us while we were scuba diving, and I was so happy to swim with them♡ I also learned that it was a filming location for Jurassic Park and Pirates, which added to the excitement♡ If you visit Hawaii, you definitely should check it out♡

以前から行きたかったサンドバー♡
ハネムーンで行かせていただきました。
ツアー始めは雨で曇り...不安に思っていたところで晴天に！！！！
期待以上の光景に興奮が止まりませんでした☆彡
これから参加される方はぜひちっちゃい方の船に乗ることをおすすめします♡
波しぶきで濡れることはありますが、昼食は待たずに食べられるし、海ガメやマンタを間近で見ることができました！！
マンタは群れで円陣を組んでクルクル回りながらプランクトンを食べていました。なかなか見れない珍しい光景との事です。
カメちゃんはスキューバ中にも会いに来てくれて一緒に泳げて幸せー♡
ジュラシックパークやパイレーツのロケ地だということもわかりさらに興奮♡
Hawaiiに来た際にはぜひ行ってみてください♡

I participated in a sandbar tour during my trip to Hawaii last year, and it was so beautiful that I decided to join again this time! I booked the half-day plan, and we were lucky with the weather, allowing us to take lots of great photos! We also got to see turtles up close, which was so much fun! I definitely plan to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii!

去年のハワイ旅行の時もサンドバーツアー参加し、とても綺麗だったので今回も参加させていただきました♡半日プランで予約しましたがお天気にも恵まれいい写真がたくさん撮れました！タートルもすごく近くで見れてとっても楽しかったです！！次のハワイ旅行でも絶対参加しようと思います♡

My wife, her aunt, and I participated in this activity together. My wife's aunt is 75 years old and it was her first time snorkeling. The large boat was sleek and white, but we were the only Japanese among the staff and other guests, which made us a bit anxious... Although we couldn't communicate well, the staff was kind. My wife's aunt was able to safely experience snorkeling and saw yellow and blue fish. Unfortunately, it was cloudy and a bit windy, causing the boat to sway, and both my wife and her aunt got seasick before lunch, so they couldn't enjoy the delicious hamburgers. We didn't encounter a pod of dolphins, but on the way back to the port, four dolphins appeared at the stern of the boat, which made my wife's aunt very happy.

私達夫婦と妻の叔母の３人で参加しました。叔母は75歳でシュノーケリングは初めてす。真っ白でカッコイイ大型ボートでしたが、スタッフやお客さんの中で日本人は私達だけで不安･･･会話は通じなかったがスタッフは親切でした。叔母さんも無事シュノーケリングを体験し黄色や青い魚を見ました。残念ながら曇りと少し風がありボートが揺れて、昼食前に妻と叔母は船酔いで、美味しいハンバーガーを食べられませんでした。イルカの群れには遭遇できなかったが、帰港途中で船尾に4頭のイルカが現れ、叔母に喜んでもらえました。

This was my first tour, and I went with my mother. It was also my first time snorkeling, but the guide explained everything clearly on the bus, so there were no issues at all. Since it was a bit chilly after mid-September, I rented a wetsuit. It cost about $10, but I was glad I did. Luckily, we encountered dolphins as soon as we got into the water. I was amazed to see them up close like that. We also moved to different spots and were able to see dolphins swimming below us. I heard that there might be a law preventing us from getting close to dolphins in the future, which is very disappointing. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

ツアー初参加で、母と行きました。シュノーケリングも初めてでしたが、バスの中でお兄さんがきちんと説明して下さったので、なんの問題もありませんでした。9月中旬を過ぎていたためか少し肌寒かったので、ウェットスーツを借りました。10ドルほどかかりますが、借りてよかったです。イルカには運良く、海に入ってすぐに会えました。こんなに間近で見られたことに感動しました。その後もポイントを移動して、下の方を泳ぐイルカを見つけられました。もしかしたら法律で、イルカの近くに行けなくなるというお話を聞いたので、とても残念です。機会があったらまた参加したいです。

This was my first time snorkeling, but after seeing the experiences and photos here, I wanted to swim with dolphins and sea turtles, so I decided to participate.

After 6 AM, I got on the shuttle bus to leave Waikiki, feeling a bit dazed due to my low blood pressure and my struggle with mornings. There were about 20 participants, ranging from energetic seniors, mainly young couples, to small children. During the ride to the West Coast, where we could see dolphins, we had a fun lesson about dolphins, learning about their ecology and safety tips in the water.

Upon arrival at the spot, those who wanted to could rent a wetsuit for $10. Almost everyone, both men and women, rented one that day. Given the temperature and water temperature in mid-September, I don't think it would feel particularly cold without one, but wearing it can provide peace of mind for those who are unsure about swimming since it helps you float in the water.

Once we boarded the motorized rubber boat, the guide assigned us seating positions to balance the weight evenly. After that, we put on our fins and masks to check the sizes, and once we were ready, off we went!!

In just about 15 minutes of running, we arrived right next to a pod of dolphins! (It seemed we were quite lucky that day, as there are days when you might not encounter them for about an hour.) Before meeting the dolphins, we all entered the water for a practice swim. Then we approached the pod again by boat and watched the surface closely. When we spotted the black dorsal fins, we finally found the dolphins we had been longing to see! I had hoped to swim at the same level as the dolphins, but with the life jacket and wetsuit making me float, I ended up looking down at the dolphins swimming below me. Still, I was thrilled to see a baby dolphin jump right in front of me; it was so cute!

Next, we moved to a point where we could see sea turtles and beautiful fish. After taking off our life jackets and diving into the water, I was surrounded by colorful fish in shades of yellow and light blue, swirling around me like a treasure chest, which felt incredibly luxurious. I could only see the sea turtles from the boat, but the underwater world I experienced for the first time was amazing.

Lastly, regarding photos, you can purchase those taken by the accompanying photographer for $50. It includes not only shots of the participants and underwater scenes but also a collection of past best shots featuring the adorable dolphins and sea turtles. Although it’s a bit pricey, you’re guaranteed to get better photos than if you took them yourself.

The cheerful staff provided detailed support, making it a tour that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, so I highly recommend it.

シュノーケリングは初めてでしたが、こちらの体験談や写真を見てイルカやウミガメと一緒に
泳いでみたくて参加しました。

朝６時過ぎ、低血圧でとにかく朝が苦手なのでボーっとしながら迎えのバスに乗り込みワイキキを出発。参加者は20名程度でしたが、若いご夫婦を中心に元気いっぱいのシニアの方々から小さなお子さんまで様々でした。
イルカが見られるウエストコーストへ向かう車内ではイルカに関する授業が行われ、イルカの生態や海の中での注意事項まで楽しく学べます。

ポイントへ到着すると、希望者は10＄でウエットスーツを借りられます。この日は男女共ほぼ全員が借りていました。９月中旬のこの日の気温・水温では、なくても特別寒さは感じないと思いますが、着ると水中で体が勝手に浮くので泳ぎが不安な方は着ておくと安心でしょう。

エンジン付きのゴムボートに乗り込むと、ガイドさんによりボートの上で体重が均等になるよう座る位置を振り分けられます。その後、フィンやマスクを装着してサイズを確認し、準備が整ったらいざ出発！！

そして走ることわずか15分ほどでイルカの群れがいるすぐそばまで到着！（この日はかなりラッキーだったようで、1時間ぐらい出会えない日もあるとのこと）
まずイルカと対面する前に一度全員で海に入り、泳ぎの練習を行います。
そこから再度ボートで群れに近づき、水面をじっと見守ります。
黒い背びれが見えたらついに念願のイルカ発見！！
イルカと同じ目線で泳げることを期待していましたが、ライフジャケットとウエットスーツで身体が浮いてしまうので、実際は群れになって泳ぐイルカたちを上から見下ろすような格好になります。それでも、小さな赤ちゃんイルカが目の前でくるんとジャンプする瞬間が見れ、その可愛さにキュンとしました☆

そこから今度はウミガメやきれいな魚たちが見られるポイントへ移動。
ライフジャケットを脱いで水の中へ潜ると、黄色や淡いブルーなど色とりどりの魚たちが自分の周りをグルグルと行き交ってる様子がまるで宝石箱のようで最高に贅沢な気分でした☆☆
肝心のウミガメはボートの上からしか見られませんでしたが、初めて見る海の中の世界は素晴らしいものでした。

最後に写真についてですが、同行するカメラマンが取ってくれたものを50＄で購入することが出来ます。参加メンバーや水中の様子はもちろん、イルカやウミガメのかわいい姿が見られる
過去のベストショット集までついているので、値は張りますが自分で撮るより確実にいい写真が
手に入ります。

明るいスタッフの方々がきめ細かくサポートしてくださり、大人から子供まで幅広く楽しめるツアーですので、ぜひおすすめします。

I participated in this tour because I wanted to see wild mantas, which you have a high chance of encountering. Since I had rented a car, I opted for a meeting point, but it was a bit difficult to find. The meeting place is at Honokohau Harbor, not Honokohau Marina (you need to take the first right after entering the side road from the highway), and I wandered around the area for a while.

The tour had a mixed team of foreigners and Japanese, and there was a Japanese-speaking guide as well. After departing, we headed to the manta spot on a high-speed boat while enjoying a very beautiful sunset. The 20-minute journey was thrilling at high speed. Although I usually don’t get seasick, I felt a bit queasy.

Once we arrived, we put on our snorkeling gear and floated on the surface, waiting for the mantas to come. It was exhilarating to see the mantas swimming close by, coming to eat the plankton in the water. I had never seen such a sight, with their mouths wide open.

However, the mantas weren't always in sight; in fact, we spent more time waiting while floating on the surface. It seems that this tendency is more pronounced on bright full moon nights.

All in all, it was a very impressive and extraordinary experience that is hard to come by.

一度は見てみたかった野生のマンタに高確率で遭遇できるとのことで、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
レンタカーを借りていたので現地集合にしましたが、集合場所はやや分かりにくいです。ホノコハウマリーナではなくホノコハウハーバー(ハイウェイから脇道に入って一つ目の分岐を右)の最も奥が集合場所で、しばらく付近をさ迷ってしまいました。
ツアーは外国の方と日本人の混成チームで、日本語のガイドの方もいらっしゃいます。
出航後は、非常に美しい夕日を見ながら高速ボートでマンタスポットまで向かいます。20分程の道のりは、ハイスピードでスリル満点。盛り上がりましたが、普段乗り物酔いしない私でもやや船酔いしました。
到着後は、シュノーケルを装置して海面に浮かび、マンタがやって来るのを待ちます。海中のプランクトンを食べにやって来たマンタが至近距離をグルグルと泳ぐ姿は美しく、非常に興奮しました。マンタの口の中まで丸見えで、あのような光景は見たことがありませんでした。
ただ、ずっとマンタが視界にいる訳ではなく、寧ろ海面に浮きながら待機する時間の方が長いです。満月の明るい夜はそのような傾向があるとのことです。
何はともあれ、なかなかできない非日常な体験ができ、非常に印象的でした。

The water clarity was so-so. You could somewhat see the ocean floor, but not clearly. There were some larger tropical fish, but don't expect too much. However, a sea turtle appeared right in front of me, which was an experience I hadn't had in previous snorkeling trips. I recommend this for those who want to see sea turtles. The location for check-in was a bit hard to find, and the staff member who guided us spoke only English, which made it a bit confusing. That's why I gave this rating, but if you're not concerned about these aspects and just want to see sea turtles, it's a good option.

水の透明度は、まーまーでした。海の底は何とか見えたり見えなかったりです。熱帯魚は大きめな魚がチヤホヤ程度で、期待はしてはいけませんが、ウミガメが目の前に現れました。これは今までのシュノーケリングには無かった経験でした。ウミガメを見たい方はお薦めです。受付の場所が分かりにくいのと、受付の案内をするお兄さんが英語のみで、わかりにくかったので、この評価にしましたが、この辺りを気にせずウミガメを見たい場合は手頃です。

Elvis and the crew are great fun, they really seem to enjoy there jobs. You would think taking boat loads of tourist out everyday they would get old, if it does they hide it well. They are a safe group and care for the island they are sharing with you. On the way back he turned the boat around to get us a better look at a beautiful Manta Ray. Well worth the time and money!!

The office staff is also great, they will call you to confirm, give you directions, answer questions. Really a great group, not a "sketchy tourist trap"!

When we left the hotel, it was raining quite heavily, and I was worried, but by the time we arrived at the port, it was clear skies!! The one-hour journey to the port flew by thanks to our guide's stories. I was a bit anxious because we couldn't find the dolphin teacher for a while, but in the end, we managed to encounter it, and then the turtle professor also appeared, which was great. I definitely want to participate again next time.

ホテルを出るときはかなり雨が降っていて心配でしたが、港に着くころには快晴！！
港までの1時間もガイドさんの話であっというまでした。
イルカ先生がなかなか見つからず焦りましたが、最後にはなんとか遭遇でき、そのあとにはウミガメ教授も現れて良かったです。是非次回も参加したいです。

First, when we arrived at the harbor and headed to the meeting point, the staff member, Tori-chan, greeted us very cheerfully and friendly! On that day, there were two couples, my husband and I, and a newlywed couple, along with four Japanese staff members from Honolulu participating.

Despite the small number of people, we got to ride on a large rubber boat! The edge of the rubber boat was designed like a banana boat, allowing us to enjoy activities while watching the beautiful sunset. As soon as we arrived, the sun began to set, and we all enjoyed the stunning sunset together, taking photos.

Once the sun went down and we looked at the sea, there were manta rays right there!! We quickly got ready and headed into the water! The sight of three manta rays dancing was exhilarating. Without having to wait for the manta rays to come to us, they approached us repeatedly, coming so close that we could almost touch them!!

The thirty minutes flew by, and the other tour guests returned to the boat. Tori-chan and the other staff members were very attentive, providing support and encouragement to me since I couldn't swim, allowing me to enjoy watching the manta rays without any anxiety. The only downside was that my camera didn’t work well, and I couldn’t take any photos underwater.

On the way back, we enjoyed a relaxing time under the full moonlight and the night view of Kona. With the banana boat ride, sunset, full moon, and night view, this tour offered many wonderful experiences beyond just the manta rays!!

At the end of the tour, we received a cute graduation certificate from Manta University. What kind of certificate it is will be a surprise for those who participate in the tour. Thank you so much, Tori-chan, the captain, and all the staff from Honolulu. Such a wonderful and emotional experience is rare! If you come to the Big Island, I definitely think you should join this tour.

まず、ハーバーに着いて集合場所に向かうと、スタッフの鳥ちゃんがとても明るくフレンドリーに話し掛けてくれました！当日は私たち夫婦と新婚さん夫婦の二組、そしてホノルルから来た日本人のスタッフさん４人の参加でした。
少ない人数ながら、大きいゴムボートに‼
ゴムボートの端じっこはバナナボートみたいになっていて、綺麗な夕日を見ながら、アクティビティーを満喫できます。
到着したと同時に、夕日が沈み始め、すごくキレイなサンセットをみんなで観賞したり、写真を撮ったり。
夕日が沈み、海を見ると、もうマンタがすぐそこに!!
早々に準備し、いざ海へ!
３枚のマンタが踊る姿に興奮がとまりません。マンタが来てくれるのを待つこともなく、次々に３枚のマンタが何度も何度も触ってしまう距離まで
来てくれました!!
あっという間の３０分間が終わり、他のツアー客もみんなボートへ。
鳥ちゃんや他のスタッフさんが泳げない私への声掛けやフォローを丁寧にしてくれて、少しの不安もなく、マンタが踊る姿を楽しめました。ただ、カメラがうまく機能せず、海の中の写真が全然取れなかったのだけが残念です・・。
帰りは、満月の月明かりとコナの夜景にうっとりしながら、まったりとした時間を過ごす事ができました。
バナナボートにサンセット、満月に夜景と、このツアーではマンタ以外にもいくつもの感動が味わえました!!
また、ツアーの最後にマンタ大学のかわいい卒業証書がもらえます。どんな卒業証書かは、ツアーに参加してのお楽しみに。
鳥ちゃん、船長さん&ホノルルスタッフのみなさん本当にお世話になりました。こんな素敵な感動体験はめったにできません！
ハワイ島に来たなら、是非参加してみるべきツアーだと思います。

The Japanese staff provided a fun and entertaining helicopter cruise tour. We went with the intention of seeing Kilauea Volcano, but we were told that Waipi'o Valley is the number one spot. When we flew through the valley, we saw a rainbow from the waterfall, and I found myself moved to tears.

Since it's a place you can only reach by helicopter, it's definitely not overpriced. The grandeur of nature makes your worries seem insignificant. I can definitely recommend this experience. You can also purchase a DVD with footage of our flight route, the inside of the helicopter, the commentary, and background music (it was around $45). I will definitely ride again next time.

日本語スタッフさんがおもしろおかしくヘリクルーズツアーをしてくれました。
キラウエア火山目当てでいきましたが、ワイピオ渓谷がNo1と伝えられ、いざ渓谷のはざまをヘリで飛び、滝からの虹も見れ、気づいたら感動で泣いてしまったくらいです。
ヘリでしか行けない場所なので、決して高くない。そして、悩んでることとかがちっぽけだと大自然の迫力にやられます。確実におすすめできます。
自分達が飛んだルートやヘリ内の様子、トークやBGMが詰まった世界で1枚のDVDデータも購入できます。（＄45くらいだったかな）次回もまた絶対乗ります。

Unfortunately, on the day I arrived with my booking we were turned away, even though I had a printed booking for the trip and reference number. The Catamaran company had not had confirmation from Veltra sent through. They could have called to check but they did not seem interested in doing so. To be turned away was was embarrassing and disappointing as this was a birthday treat for that particular day.

We called Veltra and they did apologise for the misunderstanding and booked us on the next day. We had no issues the next day and I must say had a wonderful time. It was just lucky we had another free day.

Unfortunately, I ended up waist-deep in the sea, but I had a great time taking photos, playing volleyball, and snorkeling. I was also able to see turtles from the boat. The crew members were all fun, and the hamburgers grilled on the water were delicious! I would love to participate again!

残念ながら腰当たりまで海に浸かってしまったが
写真を撮ったり、バレーをしたり、シュノーケルをしたり
楽しい時間を過ごせました。
船上の上から亀も見れました。
クルーの方が楽しい方ばかりで、また、海の上で焼いたハンバーガーもおいしかった！
また参加したいです！

I enjoyed this activity with my wife. I remember
fantastic views under the sea, there were beautiful fishes and turtle. We did snorkel during waiting for undersea bicycling. Thank you for giving us great memory.

The weather wasn't very good, the water was cold, and due to the tides, the sandy beach that you see in pictures was completely invisible. However, I was able to have an experience that I normally wouldn't get to have. It was a strange feeling to be standing in the middle of the ocean.

On the way to the sandbar, I was thrilled to see sea turtles and manta rays.

Also, the breakfast sandwich was simple but very delicious.

Even if you don't go snorkeling, you can enjoy playing in the water near the boat without getting soaked, so you can have fun even if you're not confident in your swimming skills.

あまり天気が良くなく、水も冷たく、干満の関係で写真で見るような砂浜もまったく見えない状態でしたが、普段、できないような体験ができました。海の真ん中に立っている不思議な感覚です。
サンドバーに着くまでには、ウミガメやマンタが見られ、感激でした。
また、朝食のサンドウィッチもシンプルですが、とてもおいしかったです。
シュノーケリングをしなくても、船の近くでずぶぬれにならずに水遊びができるので、泳ぎに自信がなくても楽しめます。

The person in charge of my son was an American woman who couldn't speak any Japanese. I think if a child doesn't have at least some English skills, they might feel lost. However, the female instructor who took over during the final dolphin photo session was able to give instructions in Japanese. From what I gathered in casual conversations with the staff, she seemed to be the only one who could speak a little Japanese.

My son, who has sufficient English skills, was able to swim in the lagoon and learn about marine creatures, and he said he had a great time! I believe that if you can understand English, the program is packed with content and worth the price. I was also very satisfied as I took plenty of photos of my child.

Here’s a summary of the program:
We sat in a circle in a hut and introduced ourselves, sharing our names and favorite animals. We were given boards depicting 12 types of marine creatures, which were explained to us.
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Then we moved to the lagoon to see those creatures. About three or four people held onto a float while being pulled by the instructor to observe in the lagoon (wearing life jackets).
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We returned to the hut to observe and touch small marine creatures indoors.
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Next, we moved to the corner of the dolphin pool. We were given boards depicting the fish that inhabit the dolphin pool and observed them (we didn’t enter the pool yet).
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Finally, we entered the dolphin pool and met the dolphins. Each child got to touch the dolphins one at a time, and photos were taken each time. (While one child was touching the dolphin, the others were instructed not to touch it.)

After the program, photos can be purchased at the shop by the dolphin pool. I think it was about $50 for three photos, and you could buy them starting from one photo (three photos had the best price).

息子の担当をしてくださった方はアメリカ人女性で、日本語が全く話せない方でした。
コミュニケーションがとれる程度の英語力がないと、お子さんは所在無いと思います。
ただ、最後のイルカ撮影時にチェンジした女性教官は日本語の指示が出せる方でした。
（スタッフの方々とざっくりお話した感じでは、この方だけが日本語が少し話せるようでした）
息子（充分な英語力有）はラグーンで泳げたし海の生き物も教えてもらえたのでとーっても楽しかった！と言っています。
英語が理解できれば、内容盛り沢山で価格に見合ったプログラムだと思いました。
私も子供の写真撮りまくりで大満足です。

以下、内容です。
小屋で円陣を組んで座り自己紹介。自分の名前と好きな動物について発表。
12種類の海洋生物が描かれたボードが配られ、解説してくれる。
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それらを見にラグーンへ移動。棒状のフロートに３，４人がつかまり、先生に引っ張られながらラグーンで観察（ライフジャケット装着）
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小屋に帰り、室内で小さな海洋生物を観察、触る。
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イルカプールの隅に移動。イルカプールに生息する魚が描かれたボードが配られ、それらを観察（まだプールには入らない）
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いよいよイルカプールに入りイルカとご対面。基本一人ずつ触り、その都度撮影。
（一人が触ってる時は他の子は触らないように指示されていたそうです）

プログラム終了後はイルカプールサイドの売店で写真が購入できます。
3枚で＄50程度、1枚から購入できたと思います（3枚が一番お得な価格設定）