All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

This was my first time in Hawaii. Since we wanted to move at our own pace, we arranged for an optional tour instead of a travel agency tour. The tour description mentioned, "If you're lucky, you might encounter a sea turtle?!" but I thought, "Yeah, right, if we're lucky," and didn't really expect much (laughs).

After actually participating, I was first struck by the beauty of the ocean! At 155 cm tall, I could see all the way to the bottom even in water that was waist to chest deep. I was so excited to be in the Hawaiian sea for the first time that I was acting like a kid. The sun was really strong, and when I tried to put on my sunglasses that I had on my head... they were gone! I must have dropped them somewhere in the ocean (;;). Even though it was my own carelessness, I was really bummed because they were my favorite, and my excitement dropped from 100% to 70%. However, I decided to search the area while playing around, as we had an event for snorkeling in the afternoon.

I searched for about five minutes when suddenly, I spotted something brown and white, like a marble, moving with fin-like claws! "Wait? A turtle? No way!!" I quickly stood up, and to my surprise, a sea turtle was swimming right in front of me! It was an incredible close encounter! My excitement shot up to 120%. I was truly amazed!

Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera at that moment, so I can't share any photos. Later, someone else found my sunglasses, which was such a relief.

The lunch burger was also fantastic, with freshly grilled meat and fresh vegetables and fruits. The beans were delicious, and the local tour staff played guitar and sang soothing songs, which made it very enjoyable.

The afternoon snorkeling event was also great since we practiced perfectly in the morning (laughs). The sight of the coral fish coexisting was beautiful, and I was completely captivated.

If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to join this tour. It became a wonderful page in my memory!

今回初めてのハワイでした。自分たちの好きな時間で動きたいので、旅行会社のツアーではなくオプショナルツアーで手配しました。
このツアーの説明に「運が良ければウミガメと遭遇？！」と書いてありましたけれど「はいはい、運が良ければねー」ってほぼ期待していませんでした(笑)。

実際に参加してみて。

まず海の美しさに感動！身長155㎝の私が立って腰から胸ぐらいの深さでも足元までちゃんと見えます。
初めてのハワイの海にテンション上がっちゃって年甲斐もなく超はしゃいでました。やっぱり日差しが強いので、頭にのせていたサングラスをかけようとしたら・・・ない！海のどこかでお落としてしまったのです(;;)
自分の不注意とはいえ、お気に入りだったので半分諦めながらも100％のテンションが70％まで落ちて残念な気持ちになったのですが、午後からあるイベント”シュノーケリング”の練習を兼ねて遊んでいた周辺を探してみました。

５分ぐらい探したでしょうか、ふっと目線の先に茶色と白のマーブルのような、爪もギザギザになっていてるヒレのようなものがひょいひょいと動いているではありませんか？
「え？カメ？うそ！まさか！！」と、慌てて立ち上がってみると、なんと本当にウミガメさんが私の目の前をスイスイと泳いでいるのです！！
まさかのニアピン！！
テンションは一気に120％までＵＰ。ほんとに感激しました！

そのときカメラを持っていなかったので写真をアップできないのが残念です。
後ほど、別の方がサングラスも見つけてくださり、本当によかったです。

ランチのハンバーガーも、焼きたてのお肉と新鮮な野菜、フルーツ。ビーンズもとてもおいしかったし、ＢＧＭに現地ツアースタッフの方がギター１本で心地よい歌声を聞かせてくれとても気持ちよかったです。

午後のイベント”シュノーケリング”も午前中にばっちり(笑)練習したのでこれも最高です！！
サンゴのお魚の共存する姿がとても美しく、夢中でした。

次にハワイに行く機会があるなら必ず参加したいツアーです。すばらしい思い出の１ページになりました！！

We participated in this tour for our honeymoon. My husband can't swim at all, but we searched for marine sports that he could enjoy and signed up for this tour. In the end, there were no problems at all!! My husband says it became his most enjoyable memory in Hawaii.

I noticed many reviews mentioned they didn't know where breakfast was, so we ate beforehand. As the reviews indicated, there was no breakfast provided. The only things mentioned were snacks and water.

There was one woman who spoke Japanese, and she explained everything throughout the tour, which made us feel at ease. We went to a sandbar by boat before using the underwater scooter, and we enjoyed paddling on a standing boat! There were two boats, and with four groups of participants, we took turns having fun! Everyone was able to get on easily.

We spent quite a bit of time at the sandbar, just when everyone started to feel a bit bored! It was a really beautiful sandbar, about knee-deep.

And finally, the underwater scooter!! I thought we would have to wear a wetsuit over our swimsuits, but we just got on the scooter in our swimsuits and dove in. At the moment of entering the helmet part of the scooter, you have to close your eyes and dive into the sea, but there is one diver assigned to each participant, so it's okay. When entering the sea from the boat, the diver supports your body, which is reassuring.

Also, if your phone is in a waterproof case, you can take lots of pictures from inside the helmet! I was worried about the water pressure, but there were no issues at all! The operation of the scooter was simple and easy. The scooter had food attached, and when I held the net with the food, many fish came to eat from my hand!

We were lucky enough to see a sea turtle, which was amazing. The diver took photos and videos for us. It was about $45 for the photos and videos, and it was a bit cheaper for just the photos. We wrote down two email addresses to receive them later. Payment was possible by card, but there was a small fee.

We didn't bring a card and only had about $30, but when we were sent back to the hotel, we had the driver wait while I went to get the money from our room, and that was no problem. They sent the photos the very next day!

I was very satisfied with the many photos taken of my husband and me riding the scooter surrounded by fish!! For snorkeling, we borrowed the equipment and enjoyed it while the next person took their turn on the underwater scooter. Since there was no diver with the snorkeling, it's better for non-swimmers not to do it.

I'll attach some photos, but the underwater scooter photos were taken from my phone!

新婚旅行で参加させて頂きました。旦那は全く泳げないけど、それでも楽しめるマリンスポーツを探しこのツアーを申し込みました。
結果、全く問題ありませんでした！！旦那はハワイで一番楽しい思い出になったと言っています。
口コミで朝食はどこにあるのかわからなかったという意見が多数あったので事前に食べてから参加しました。口コミ通り、朝食は用意ありませんでした。
説明されたのは、スナック菓子とお水だけです。
女性の日本語が話せる人が1人いて、ツアー中はずっとその人が説明してくれたので安心しました。
水中スクーターの前にボートでサンドバーに行き、立って漕ぐボートを楽しみました！
そのボートは2つあり、参加者は4組いたので交代交代で楽しみました！みんな簡単に乗れてました。
みんなが少し飽きたなーくらい結構な時間をサンドバーで楽しみました！
凄く綺麗なサンドバーで膝上くらいの高さでした。
そしてついに水中スクーター！！
水着の上にウエットスーツを着るのかと思いましたが、水着のままスクーターに乗り潜りました。
スクーターのヘルメット部分に入る瞬間は、目をつむり海に潜らなければならないけれど参加者1人に対し1人のダイバーさんが付くので大丈夫です。船から海に入る時もダイバーさんが体を支えてくれるので安心です。
それと携帯は、水が入らないケースにいれていれば
ヘルメットの中から写真をたくさん撮れました！
水圧とかで変にならないか不安でしたけど全く問題ありませんでした！
スクーターの操作も単純で簡単。
スクーターには餌が付いてて、その餌の網を自分で握ったら自分の手からたくさんの魚が食べに来ました！
運良く海亀もみれたし、最高でした。
ダイバーさんが写真と動画を撮ってくれました。
写真と動画で、たしか45ドル。写真だけだと少し安かったはずです。
メールアドレスを2つ書いて渡し、後日送ってくれるシステムです。カードでも支払い可能でしたが手数料が少しかかったはずです。
私たちは最低限の30ドル程度とカードも持ってきてなかったんですが、帰りホテルに送ってもらうときに運転手に待っていてもらい、部屋に取りに行き渡したら問題なかったです。
写真は次の日すぐ送ってくれました！
旦那と横に並んでスクーターに乗り、魚に囲まれてる写真をたくさん撮って貰えて大満足でした！！
シュノーケルは私たちが水中スクーターを終え、交代で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スタイルでした。シュノーケルはダイバーさんは付かないので泳げない人はやらない方がいいです。
写真を載せますが水中スクーターの写真は携帯から撮ったものです＼(^o^)／

I participated in a company trip with my family. I checked the low tide times and aimed to join during the lowest tide (around ±0), but unfortunately, it was still about 30 cm underwater. However, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers on the boat in the beautiful sea, and we were able to see sea turtles up close. It was the best tour where we could experience something out of the ordinary, including snorkeling for the first time with my children. My kids (ages 5 and 11) were thrilled with their first experience.

家族一緒の社員旅行で参加させていただきました。
干潮の時間を調べ、滞在中の一番潮引く時間帯（±0付近）を狙って参加したのですが、残念んがらそれでも30cmは浸かってましたが、綺麗な海に船上でのおいしいハンバーガー、ウミガメも間近で見ることも出来、また、子供と一緒に初めてのシュノーケリングと、非日常を体験することが出来る最高のツアーでした。子供（5歳と11歳）も初めての体験に大喜びでした。

This is my third time, and it's always great no matter how many times I participate. It's truly a wonderful time, like being in a dream. This time, I didn't see anything in the first half, so I gave up and went back to the boat, took off my wetsuit, and was drinking cocoa when suddenly it appeared! I hurriedly grabbed my camera, put on my snorkeling gear just as I was, and went back into the sea. I'm so glad I got to see it!

今回で3回目ですが、何回参加してもいいですね。
本当に夢の中にいるような素敵な時間です。
今回は前半全く現れず、諦めて船に戻りウエットスーツを脱いでココアを飲んでいたら現れたではありませんか！
急いでカメラ持ってそのままの恰好でシュノーケルギアだけ付けて海に戻りました。
会えてよかったです～！

I was really looking forward to swimming with dolphins this time. I woke up at 5 AM, rubbing my sleepy eyes, and had breakfast before heading out for this tour.

Even for someone with diving experience like me, encountering such a large group of dolphins was truly moving.

They were moving in a large group just below the surface. Just when you think they've gone, they come back again.

It was truly a generous experience.

It felt as if they were inviting us.

They showed no signs of fear towards us.

During the cruise, the cheerful staff kept the atmosphere lively with Hawaiian dances and conversations, making it absolutely the best experience.

今回は、イルカと一緒に泳ぐことができるということで、

楽しみにしていました。朝５時に起き眠い目をこすりながら

ブレックファーストしこのツアーに臨みました。

ダイビングの経験がある私にとっても、これほどのイルカの大群に逢えるとは・・・・。

まさに感動ものでした。

水面、割と深くを大群で移動しているんですね。行ったかと思うとまた、戻ってくるんですね

まさに、大サービスです。

まるで、我々を誘っているかのように。

我々をを怖がる様子もなく。

クルーズ中は陽気なスタッフのハワイアンダンスとハワイアントークで盛り上がり

まさに最高でした。

Fantastic time. The turtles so amazing! The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. I loved the sail after the snorkel if we would have had extra days I would have definitely done this again!!

I was worried about whether I would encounter a manta ray, but I did! They were so close! It was surprising! I want to tell my friends about it.

マンタに出会えるか心配でしたが、会えるわ！近いわ！びっくりでした！
友達などにも教えてあげたいです。

I was looking for a half-day optional tour in the morning and found one that seemed just right, so I signed up. Since it was a surprise, I didn't have high expectations, but the sandbar was very beautiful, and I was impressed by the scenery and the clarity of the water. It's a completely different ocean compared to Waikiki Beach. I was also happy to see a sea turtle swimming a little. The boat was a large cruiser, so it didn't rock as much as I expected, and I didn't get seasick. The staff were cheerful, and it was a fun tour. I didn't go snorkeling this time, but if I participate again, I would like to experience snorkeling for a bit longer. Thank you very much.

午前中の半日位のオプショナルツアーを探していたら丁度良さそうなのがあったので申込みました。
お任せだったので特に期待していませんでしたが、サンドバーはとてもキレイで景色と海のキレイさに感動しました。ワイキキの浜辺とは全く違う海です。ウミガメが泳いでいるのも少し見れたので良かったです。船も大きなクルザーだったので思っていたより揺れなかったので酔いませんでした。スタッフの方々も明るくて楽しいツアーでした。今回はシュノーケルはしなかったのですが、もし次参加する時があればもう少し長めでシュノーケルも体験してみたいです。ありがとうございました。

The bus ride from Waikiki took just over an hour, but I had a great time. Since there were many participants this time, we were separated into English and Japanese boats at the harbor. The Japanese boat was, of course, Japanese-only. A young Japanese female staff member clearly explained various instructions and information. At the sandbar, the staff took photos of us in various poses, which made me very satisfied. We practiced snorkeling, but there were no fish here...

After enjoying about an hour at the sandbar, we had lunch. I was lured back to the boat early by the delicious smell of grilled hamburger patties. The burger had a juicy meat patty and was delicious. I will never forget the taste of lunch on the boat while drinking beer.

We moved to a different location for snorkeling. There were many fish near the coral reef cliffs. And among them, a sea turtle was swimming. I’ve snorkeled in Hawaii several times, but this was the first time I encountered a sea turtle so closely. It swam right under my belly and into the coral reef. It became the best memory! ♪

ワイキキからは1時間余りというバスでの移動でしたがとっても楽しめました。
今回は参加人数が多かったということもあってハーバーから出航時には英語船と日本語船と分かれていました。日本語船は当然ながら日本語オンリーです。日本人の若い女性スタッフさんがいろいろな注意事項や説明などもわかりやすく教えて下さいました。サンドバーではスタッフさんがいろんなポーズで写真を撮って下さって大満足でした。
シュノーケルの練習もしましたがここには魚はいません・・・

1時間ほどサンドバーで楽しんだ後にランチ。。
ハンバーガーのパテを焼くいいにおいに誘われて早々と船に戻ってきてしまいました。
ジューシーなハンバーグといった感じのお肉のバーガー、美味しかったです。
ビールを飲みながらの船上ランチの味は忘れられません。

場所を変えてのシュノーケリング。
珊瑚礁の崖のところにはたくさんの魚たちがいました。
そしてその中をウミガメが泳いでいたのです。何度かハワイでのシュノーケルをしましたが
ウミガメとこんなに近くで遭遇したのは初めてです。私のお腹の下を通って珊瑚礁の中に入っていきました。
最高の思い出になりました♪

I was a bit worried before participating because there was a possibility that we might not see anything after coming all the way to the Big Island and paying money, but... we did see them (^_^). It was thrilling to see them up close. However, I did get seasick... I had never experienced motion sickness or seasickness before, but this time I was really affected (*_*). The boat rocked quite a bit before the manta rays appeared at the spot. I ended up giving up halfway, but the guide was very kind and reassuring throughout the trip. Since you get wet and it can be very cold on the way back, I definitely think you should bring something to wear over yourself!! My husband was shivering too (laughs). If you take motion sickness medication and are well-prepared, it’s a very satisfying tour☆

ハワイ島まで来て、お金も払って、
見られない可能性があるということで参加前は少し心配していましたが、、、見られました(^_^)
間近で見られて感激です。
ただ船酔いが…
今まで乗り物酔い、船酔いとしたことがなかったのですががっつり酔ってしまいました(*_*)
ポイントについてからマンタが現れるまでがかなり揺れます。
途中でギブアップしてしまいましたが、ガイドさんが終始優しく対応してくれて安心しました。
体が濡れて帰りはとても寒いので羽織るものを絶対に持っていった方がいいと思います！！
旦那も震えてました(笑)
酔い止め飲んで装備もしっかりしていけばとても満足なツアーですよ☆

My friends and I had a fun and relaxing time on calt. Bobs snorkel cryise. The view was magical. The staff was top notch! I would definitley do this again when I come back to Hawaii. Thanks everyone for such A great time!
Shannon

Great catamaran sail from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. We swam with sea turtles and saw dolphins on the cruise back to the hotel. Great crew. Lunch was just o/k.

This was my second time participating.
It was his first time.
As soon as we left the port, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and thanks to the staff's perfect timing, we jumped into the water!
There were so many dolphins within reach.
During my first time, I was too excited to listen, but this time I made an effort to hear the dolphins' voices.
I could clearly hear them, and it gave me goosebumps!

While snorkeling, we saw turtles multiple times and swam together at a distance that felt almost too close.

The staff were all high-energy and really made the experience enjoyable!

He also had a great time and was very satisfied.

今回2度目の参加をしました。
彼は初めてでした。
港を出てすぐにイルカの群れに会い、スタッフの方の最高のタイミングで海にin☆
手が届きそうな距離にたくさんのイルカ♡
1度目はテンションが上がりすぎて聞けなかった、イルカの声を聞こうと頑張りました。
はっきりと声が聞こえ鳥肌がたちました♡

シュノーケリングでは何度もカメが現れ、ぶつかりそうな距離で一緒に泳ぎました。

スタッフの方もみんなハイテンションで盛り上げてくれ、とっても楽しかったです！

彼も楽しかった〜と大満足でした。

Our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids) had a wonderful experience on Wednesday when we boarded the Kaulana in Lahaina. We were greeted by a friendly and genuinely, "eager-to-please" crew. Many day trips aboard other cruises can be fun and interesting, (we've done a few others, on other visits to Maui,) but for us, it's especially memorable when the people you spend a few hours with are sociable and eager to share their love of these beautiful islands. The captain and his crew were also very conscious of our safety and we felt well-guarded against any possible issues. This was a great day, for a great price, and they delivered on dolphins!

The Hawaii Nautical Honi Olani was a great snorkeling adventure. On my trip we saw 5 turtles. I was very impressed by the snorkel guides knowledge of the turtles and where to go to see turtles. While in the water they pretty much gave you the ability to swim freely and explore the cannel. If you swam or drifted to far the snorkel guide would keep an eye on you and ask you to swim in. I felt very safe and knew that if anything happened the boat crew and snorkel guide would be there immediately. I would also like to give the boat crew an appreciation shout out for picking up beach balls and trash that were floating in the ocean. I am very pleased to see that they our environment. If you are looking for a relaxing snorkel adventure where you can see sea creatures in their natural habitat I would definitely recommend Hawaii Nautical Honi Olani.

This was a swim of a lifetime! The crew was professional, safe and fun. Extremely educational and inspirational. Go with One Ocean Diving!

Strongly reconmended! Snorkling food view.. Everything was great! Worth it

We did this as part of our anniversary week in Oahu and all I can say is if you are "thinking" of doing this, stop thinking and just DO IT! It's an experience you will never forget and the fact that we got to pet and swim along a sea turtle in the ocean is simply awesome!! The crew was amazing, the water was warm and it's something we'll never forget, the crew made this a very memorable experience.

We really enjoyed the snorkel sail tour. The crew of the catamaran were very friendly and knowledgable about the island and the event. The actual snorkeling was fun and we saw several green sea turtles but the waters were crowded with too many other vacationers. The deli style lunch with bar was perfect for this event. The sail back to the marina was great fun!

Staff was super nice and did a great class on snorkeling for beginners. Was my first time, so very helpful! Saw lots of fish and turtles. Great food and drinks! Would do again!

I had a wonderful experience meeting both dolphins and turtles. However, it can be cold on the boat, and for first-timers, jumping straight into the ocean and swimming non-stop might be a bit surprising! The final dance was amazing! ★

イルカにもカメにも会えてとても素敵な経験ができました。
ただ、船上は寒い&初めての人はいきなり海に入って、ひたすら泳ぐのでちょっとびっくりするかもしれません！
最後のダンスが最高でした★

When it comes to Hawaii, I heard this beach is the place to be. Since we were beginners in Hawaii, we opted for a guided tour. Just as we saw in the pictures, it was like a heavenly ocean. The water was crystal clear and it was incomparable to Honolulu Beach!

ハワイといえは、こちらのビーチと聞きました。
わたしたちは、ハワイは初心者だったので、オプションをつけて行きました。
写真で見たとおり、天国の海のようでした。
水も透き通っていて、ホノルルビーチとは比べものにならなかったです！

Thank you, Takao and Natsumi, for the precious experience. My wife was also very happy. This is my third trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time snorkeling, and it was a beautiful and refreshing experience beyond my imagination.

I was half in doubt about whether I would encounter dolphins, but I was thrilled to meet many of them, perhaps a family of dolphins. It was elegant and magnificent, and it washed my heart clean.

I have busy days at work and sometimes struggle to sleep, but this experience at Dolphin University truly made me forget my hectic daily life, as if I had become a dolphin myself. I once saw on TV a story about a girl with disabilities who healed her illness by interacting with dolphins in Hawaii. It seems dolphins have a mysterious power. If possible, I would like to receive the power of dolphins every day to become healthy both physically and mentally.

It's unfortunate that regulations will make it harder to get close to dolphins in the future, but I want to share what I experienced at Dolphin University with everyone around me, not just keep it as a memory. I would like to go to Hawaii again, so I want to hear more dolphin stories from you, Takao and Natsumi.

In the end, I felt as if the dolphins were saying "Mahalo" to me.

高尾さん、なつみさん、貴重な体験をありがとうございました。妻も大変喜んでいました。ハワイ旅行は今回で３回目となりますがシュノーケリングは初めてで想像以上に綺麗で爽快な体験でした。
イルカとも逢えるかどうか半信半疑でしたがイルカ一家でしょうかたくさん出逢えたことに鳥肌が立ちました。優雅かつ華麗で心が洗われました。
自分は仕事が忙しく、眠れない日々もありますが、今回のイルカ大学の体験は本当に忙しい日常を忘れ、まるで自分もイルカになったようでした。
以前TVにて障害をもつ女の子がハワイのイルカと接する事で病気が完治した体験を観ました。イルカには不思議なパワーがあるそうです。できることなら自分も毎日イルカのパワーをもらって心身共に健康になりたいと思いました。

今後法規制でイルカに近づき難くなるのは残念ですが、このイルカ大学で経験した事を思い出とするだけでなく、周りの皆に語っていきたいと思います。
またハワイに行きたいと思いますので高尾さんなつみさんともっとイルカの話を聞きたいです。
最後の最期に、イルカも"Mahalo"と言ってくれたような気がします。

Above all, it was very beautiful!! The white sandbar that spreads out in the shallow water is truly stunning. They also teach you how to snorkel carefully, and the crew is there to watch over you, so you can feel at ease even if it's your first time. I was able to see a lot of fish, and it was a wonderful experience.

何はともあれ、とてもきれいでした!!浅瀬になって広がる白いサンドバーがそれはそれはきれいです。シュノーケルも、やり方を丁寧に教えてくれますし、クルーの皆さんが見守っていてくれるので、初めてでも安心してできます。魚もたくさん見ることができ、とても良い体験ができました。

The views were spectacular!! A must do while you are in Kauai!! Our crew Emily, Jacob and Glen were AWESOME!! They took very good care of everyone on board with info, serving food and drinks, taking photos, and even taking care of a few that were seasick. Worth every penny!!

I'd do this again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny. Personal attention so that I got maximum experience as guides helped us see the turtles when they came around and did everything possible to draw the fish to us. You could tell the crew was experienced and competent.

The Tour is very basic and provides you all the equipment to go snorkelling with. The tour provided friendly service

Our snorkeling adventure was fantastic. There were six of us an no one had ever snorkeled. As a matter of fact, we could not even swim. Our guide Dan was wonderful. He was so patient and instructive. It was so nice to sim with the fish.

The weather was very nice. We went cruising on a catamaran, and the wind felt really good. After about 30 minutes on board, we arrived at the snorkeling spot and started swimming, where we saw a sea turtle swimming just about a meter away from us. There were also many fish, and the sea was beautiful. There were no other Japanese people besides us...

天気が非常によかったです。カタマランでクルージングしますが、風も非常に気持ちよかったです。乗船後30分くらいでシュノーケルする場所に到着し、泳ぎ始めましたが、普通にウミガメも1mくらいの距離のところで泳いでいたりしました。
魚もたくさんいて、海もきれいでした。日本人は僕ら以外にはいませんでしたが。。。

I always wanted to visit the sandbar, so I joined this tour, which was just right in terms of price and time☆ The bus on the way there was quite large, but it was mostly filled with Japanese people! The guide was also Japanese.

As we got closer to Kaneohe, oh no? The weather… heavy rain!! (laughs) The guide, Yuki, encouraged us by saying, "Those who are going into the water will get wet anyway! It's okay!" but it was pouring. (laughs) We quickly boarded the boat and set off! The crew was really enthusiastic and got everyone excited! Yuki even dressed in a bikini to pump up the energy! (As expected!)

Since the weather at the sandbar can change quickly, we started with turtle watching while hoping for the best. Gradually, the rain lightened up (^ ^) and we saw a ton of sea turtles! We even spotted a big manta ray—amazing! By the time we arrived at the sandbar, the rain had stopped, and the water level was about to our ankles. We took lots of photos here!

After that, it was snorkeling time, but my mom, who is in her 50s, stayed on the boat while I went snorkeling alone. The snorkeling lasted about 20 to 30 minutes. I was able to float around with the sea turtles☆

Afterward, we got back on the boat for snack time. While enjoying sandwiches outside, it started pouring again. (laughs) We dashed back inside the boat!!

It was a day plagued by rain, but the sandbar was beautiful as expected☆ The snorkeling might be a bit short for experienced people, but swimming with the sea turtles made for great memories! Thank you, Yuki~~!!

サンドバーに一度は行ってみたくて、価格的にも時間的にもちょうど良いこちらのツアーに参加しました☆
行きのバスは結構大型ですが、ほぼ日本人！ガイドの方も日本の方でした。
カネオヘに近づくにつれて、、おや？天気が…豪雨！！笑
「海に入る人はどうせ濡れるから！大丈夫！」とガイドのユキさんが励ましてくれましたが、ひどい雨。笑
すぐボートに乗り込み、いざ出発！
クルーの方は一生懸命盛り上げてくれます！ユキさんも気合いを入れてビキニ姿に！(流石です！)
サンドバーは天気が変わりやすいとのことだったので、期待しながらまずはウミガメウォッチング。そうすると雨もだんだん小降りに(^ ^)しかもウミガメ大量発生！ついでに大きなマンタも見れました〜！最高！
サンドバーに着く頃には雨も止み、水位はくるぶしくらい。ここでたくさん写真を撮りました！
そのあとシュノーケルタイムですが、一緒に参加していた50代の母は船に残りわたしだけシュノーケルへ。
シュノーケルは時間にして20〜30分くらいです。ウミガメちゃんと一緒にプカプカできました☆

そのあと船に乗りスナックタイム。外で気持ちよ〜くサンドウィッチを食べていると、またまた大雨。笑
急いで船の中にダッシュ！！

終始雨に悩まされた日でしたが、やはりサンドバーは綺麗です☆シュノーケルは慣れてる人には短いかもですが、ウミガメちゃんと泳げて良い思い出になりました！
ユキさんありがとう〜〜！！