All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Thank you very much for your help this time!
Fortunately, the weather was clear, the water depth was shallow, and it became a great memory!
I would love to go again during the full moon's high tide...
Thank you to everyone who guided us so enjoyably!

今回は大変お世話になりました！
運良く快晴で、水深も浅く、いい思い出になりました！
満月の満ち潮のときに、また行ってみたいものです…。
楽しくガイドしてくださった皆様ありがとうございました！

I participated in a morning tour with a friend. The sandbar we aimed for had water levels up to about knee height since it was in the morning. I was impressed that the guide took photos for us without other people in the background.

As for snorkeling, we followed a designated course back and forth. There were many people, and it was quite crowded, so those with snorkeling experience might want to manage their expectations. Also, the shuttle bus had strong air conditioning, so I recommend wearing a hoodie or something similar.

午前中に終わるツアーに友人と2人で参加しました。
目的のサンドバーは午前中ということもあり、膝上くらいまで水位がありました。ガイドさんが他の人が写らないように写真を撮ってくださったのが印象的でした。
シュノーケルについては、決められたコースを往復しました。人が多く、行列状態で他の人とぶつかったりもするので、シュノーケル経験のある方はあまり期待しない方がいいと思います。
あと、送迎バスが結構冷房が効いてて寒かったのでパーカー等羽織って行く方がいいと思います。

Unlike the dolphin snorkeling activity from the day before yesterday, I was surprised to participate in this super beginner-friendly marine experience. The sandbar, just a few centimeters deep, was beautiful and perfect for taking photos. However, this tour, which ends in the morning, was a bit lacking in snorkeling. It felt like a guided exploration of the coral edges with a vibe similar to an elementary school camp. If you choose a plan that includes lunch, it seems there’s also some free snorkeling time at a different location. While it's appealing to return to Waikiki by noon, if you're focused on snorkeling, I recommend opting for the lunch barbecue option.

前々日のイルカのシュノーケリングのアクティビティと違い、超初心者用のマリン体験にびっくりしながら参加。膝上数センチのサンドバーは綺麗で写真を撮るには最高。ただし、午前中で終わるこのツアーは、シュノーケリングが、今ひとつ。まるで小学生の林間学校的なガイドの引率でサンゴの縁を探索するが、今ひとつ。昼食付きのプランだと、もう少し違う場所で自由なシュノーケリングの時間もあるらしい。昼にはワイキキに帰られるのは魅力だが、シュノーケリング重視で参加するなら、昼のバーベキュー付きをお勧めする。

It's a shame that I couldn't experience the beach in its full glory, perhaps due to the timing. On the other hand, it was incredibly lucky to see sea turtles. I want to participate again next time! It was fun.

本当は砂浜が浮き出ててる状態で体験出来なかったのが残念、時期的に不可能だったから？
その代りにウミガメが見れたのが最高にラッキーでした。次の機会にもう一度
参加したい！、楽しかった

I absolutely wanted to go to the island of heaven, and I signed up for this angelic sea. I'm glad we could make a reservation here for the same place we wanted to visit. I intended to speak in English, but the staff were so good at Japanese that before I knew it, I was speaking in Japanese. The local staff were very friendly, and it was a lot of fun. It was a tour that made me want to go again.

絶対行きたかった、天国の島??? がいっぱいで　こちらの天使の海に申し込みしました。
行きたい場所は同じでこちらで予約が取れてよかったです。
英語でお話しているつもりがスタッフの方が日本語がとてもお上手で気づいたら日本語を話していました。
とってもフレンドリーな現地スタッフの皆さんでとても楽しかったです。
また行きたいと思わせてくれるツアーでした。

The scenery was truly beautiful in person. I was so excited to see a sea turtle up close while snorkeling! I'm really glad I participated.

生での景色は本当にきれいでした。
シュノーケルではウミガメを間近で見れて大興奮！参加して本当に良かったです。

This was my second time participating. We were blessed with great weather, and it was fantastic! The staff, including the Japanese members and the locals, especially a half-Japanese sister, were entertaining, and I enjoyed our conversations! The lunch was also of high quality.

The only thing that concerned me was the privacy regarding photos. By coincidence, it seems there was a mutual acquaintance among the participants of the tour, and when that person uploaded a group photo to Facebook, I was shocked to receive a message from a friend in Japan asking if I was in Hawaii.

I think it’s necessary to have rules or reminders about not posting photos with others in them without their consent, or at least to get their approval first. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

2回目の参加でした。お天気に恵まれ最高でした！
スタッフも日本人の方はもちろん、現地の方、特にハーフのお姉さんが面白くて会話も楽しめました！
ランチもクオリティ高めです♡
唯一気になったのが…写真のプライバシーについて。たまたまですが、同じツアー参加者の中に共通の知人がいたようで、その方が集合写真をFBにアップしたらしく、日本にいる知人からハワイにいるの？との連絡がきて驚愕しました。
自分以外の載ってる写真は載せない、もしくは了承を得てにする、等のルールや注意喚起が必要に思います。
ご対応よろしくお願いいたします。

My friend and I were completely freaking out before we went out on this tour, but afterwards, we just wanted to go again and again! There is nothing as strangely calming and thrilling than to be in the open ocean with what seems likes hundreds of sharks swimming below you.

With only six passengers, we all got lots of attention and assistance, and during the ride out, our safety guides told us all about the sharks and other creatures we would see as well as what to do while we are in the water. There was not a moment after I boarded the boat that I felt uneasy or unsafe. I knew that the captain and crew had not only our best interests at heart, but the sharks as well.

It was a humbling experience to be in the shark's home and it is something that I will treasure forever!

We arrived at the facility located about a 3-minute walk from Kailua Beach. After receiving an explanation, we had free time until 2:30 PM. There were lockers available, and they also offered beach gear and bicycle rentals.
We first walked to the town. While some people used bicycles, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach downtown on foot.
We indulged in pancakes and French toast at Boots & Kimo's, which we had been looking forward to. It was as delicious as the rumors suggested! After exploring Whole Foods Market and Macy's, we relaxed on the beach around 1:00 PM. Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, the beach was beautiful.
Using our lunch vouchers, we had pizza and barbecue chicken bento. Both were hearty and delicious.
Some may feel that four hours of free time is not enough, but we were satisfied as we were able to achieve our goals at a leisurely pace. The staff were friendly and easy to talk to. If the opportunity arises, I would definitely like to use their services again.

カイルアビーチに徒歩3分ほどのところにある施設に到着。説明を受けた後は14:30まで自由時間。そこにはロッカーがあり、ビーチグッズ、自転車の貸し出しもしていました。
私達はまずは徒歩で街へ。自転車を利用されている方々もいましたが、歩いても15分ほどで街中に到着出来ます。
念願だったブーツ&キモズでパンケーキとフレンチトーストを堪能。噂通りの美味‼︎ホールフーズマーケット、メイシーズなどを散策した後、13:00頃からビーチでのんびり。あいにくの曇り空でしたが、ビーチはきれいでした。
昼食券を利用して、ピザとバーベキューチキン弁当を食べました。どちらもボリューム満点でおいしかったです。
4時間ほどの自由時間で足りないと思う方もいるかと思いますが、私達はゆっくり目的を達成出来て満足しています。
スタッフの方々も気さくで話しやすかったです。また機会があれば是非利用させていただきたいと思います。

- The bus on the way there was very cold.
- It seems that certain conditions are needed for a complete sandbar, and this time the water was up to my knees.
- The guide was Japanese and very kind.

・行きのバスがとても寒かったです
・完全なサンドバーには条件が必要なようで、今回はヒザ下まで水がありました
（月に１、２回とか）
・ガイドさんは日本人でとても親切でした

I can't believe there is such a beautiful ocean in Hawaii!!

It's truly a heavenly sea!

I want to use it again next time!

I was moved!

ハワイにこんなにきれいな海があるなんて！！

本当に天国の海！

また次も利用したいです！

感動しました！

Captain Bob experience was one of our highlights! We saw turtles , fish, snorkeled, good food, great crew. Will go again next year.

We were both quite nervous as it was our first time in Hawaii, but the crew was very cheerful and kind, making it an incredibly memorable experience! Since there were Japanese staff members, we didn't have any particular difficulties, and being newlyweds, we were able to take many wonderful photos (*´ ˘ `*)♡ I would love to participate again!

お互い初めてのハワイでかなりドキドキしていましたが、クルーの皆さんがとても明るくて優しくて、ものすごく良い思い出になりました！
日本人スタッフさんもいてくれているので特に何かに困ることは無かったし、新婚ということでたくさん素敵な写真を撮って頂きました(*´ ˘ `*)♡
何回でも参加したいと思います！

The sandbar felt shallow, possibly due to high tide, but during the subsequent sea turtle watch, we saw many sea turtles and manta rays! There were also plenty of sea turtles while snorkeling, and it was one of the most satisfying snorkeling experiences I've had. The staff was friendly, and since they provided a Japanese guide, I felt comfortable enjoying the activities. I definitely want to do this again next time.

サンドバーは満潮だったのか、浅瀬って感じでしたが、その後のウミガメウォッチではたくさんのウミガメと、マンタが見られました！
シュノーケリングの時も、たくさんウミガメがいて、今まで体験したシュノーケリングでもかなり満足できました。
スタッフの方も気さくで、日本語ガイドなので安心して遊べました。
また次回もやりたいです。

I participated in the morning plan. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but even in January, Hawaii was warm. We headed to the heavenly sea while watching sea turtles. There were about 100 participants. At the sandbar, we walked over 50 meters in water slightly below waist level, over sand and coral fragments. It seemed to be low tide... Then, we took commemorative photos. We were split into two boats. The snorkeling experience was wonderful, with thorough and attentive guidance, and we slowly explored alongside the sandbar, observing tropical fish and sea turtles on the bottom. Since breakfast was around noon, it was actually lunch. The delicious croissant sandwiches and other offerings were satisfying. The staff's service was excellent and left a strong impression. I would love to go again.

　午前プランで参加。あいにくの曇り空でしたが、１月なのにハワイは暖か。ウミガメウオッチングをしながら、天国の海へ。100人位の参加。サンドバーは腰よりやや下の海水の中、砂やサンゴのかけらの上を５０ｍ以上歩きます。引き潮だとみられるのだが・・・。そして、記念撮影。２艘にわかれていました。シュノーケリング体験は、懇切丁寧な指導後にサンドバー横をゆっくり、熱帯魚や底にいた海亀を見ながら。朝食は昼頃でしたのでランチです。おいしいクロワッサンサンドなど満足する内容です。スタッフの対応もよく感動。また、行きたいと思います。

It was a 7:00 AM flight. Since I was staying at Mauna Lani, I chose a tour from Waikoloa, which was a bit pricey. The departure was just as the sunrise was happening, and the view of the sunrise from Mauna Kea was spectacular. The pilot was very kind, and we could see the lava and waterfalls up close from any seat. The guide spoke English and explained everything very clearly. The 1 hour and 40 minutes flew by. It’s tough to wake up early, but there’s a shuttle service to the hotel, and you can make the most of your day, so I highly recommend it. It’s a bit expensive, but I’m glad I decided to participate. I was very satisfied.

朝一番の7:00のフライトでした。マウナラニに泊まっていたので、少々高いのですがワイコロアからのツアーにしました。朝日が丁度昇る頃の出発だったので、マウナケアから昇る朝日が見事でした。パイロットの方がとても親切で、どの座席からも溶岩や滝を間近で見ることができました。ガイドも英語でしたが、とても分かりやすく話してくれました。1時間４０分があっという間でした。朝一番は大変ですが、ホテルまで送迎がありますし、その日を有意義ぬ使えるので、とてもオススメだと思います。チョットお高いですが、思い切って参加してよかったです。大満足でした。

I participated in January. It was an English tour, but the instructor's explanations were easy to understand, and the crew was kind. Breakfast and lunch were delicious.
I only participated in snorkeling. It was disappointing that there weren't many types of fish near Molokini Island. However, there were wild seals. My companion who participated in the snuba got seasick, which was a bit unfortunate.
On the way to and from, we were able to see whales up close, and I was thrilled to see more whales than on a whale watching tour.

1月に参加しました。英語のツアーでしたが、インストラクターの説明も分かりやすく、クルーも親切でした。朝食とランチが美味しかった。
私はシュノーケリングのみに参加しました。モロキニ島近くはそんなにたくさんの種類の魚が見られなかったのでそれが残念。でも野性のアザラシがいました。スヌーバに参加した連れは波で酔ってしまったのでちょっと残念でした。
行き帰りにクジラが見られると近くに寄ってくれて、ホエールウォッチング・ツアーよりもたくさん間近でクジラが見られて感激しました。

The weather was nice, the sea was beautiful, and I really enjoyed my first snorkeling experience. Also, the hamburger eaten on the water was exceptional and very delicious.

天気もよく、海もきれいで、初シュノーケリングもとても楽しめました。
また、海の上で食べるハンバーガーは格別でとても美味しかったです。

I have participated in other tours, but this tour was very relaxing and I think it would be enjoyable for families as well. It was a tour that makes you want to go again. I recommend it!

他のツアーに参加した事がありますが、今回のツアーはとてもゆったりとしていて家族で行っても楽しめると思います。また行きたくなるツアーでした。お薦めです！

Guides went far beyond average to show us a special time. Excellent instruction

Four years ago, I participated with my family, and this time I joined for my honeymoon. Even on days when we couldn't see dolphins, sea turtles, or whales, everyone was able to see them.

４年前に家族と、そして今回は新婚旅行で参加しました。
イルカ、ホヌ、くじら　見えない日もあるというのにみんな見ることができました。

Since I joined on the afternoon flight, it seems it was raining in the morning, but it cleared up and the blue sky was beautiful! The shallowest part was at my ankles, so that was great! The lunch was delicious, and I was really satisfied with the kayaking experience too!

午後の便での参加だったため朝は雨が降っていたみたいですが、晴れて青空が広がっていて綺麗でした！1番浅いところで足首のところでしたので良かったです*\(^o^)/*昼ごはんも美味しくて、カヤックなども体験できすごく満足です！！

I participated with my mother.

Among the many tours available, I chose this one because it offered a simple itinerary focused on the sandbar and snorkeling, along with two key points: "Japanese-speaking guide" and "BBQ lunch included."

Once we boarded the bus heading to Kaneohe Bay from the meeting point, the guide was a foreigner who knew a few words of Japanese (not fluent). The atmosphere on the bus was extremely high-energy, filled with American jokes, but only the English-speaking passengers were laughing. Many of the Japanese passengers, who made up 80% of the bus, felt left out... (sigh). I was worried that this person with broken Japanese was the "Japanese-speaking guide," but I felt relieved to find another Japanese staff member on the boat.

The Japanese-speaking female guide was energetic and great at engaging the group; she was very funny and kind! Her explanations were very clear, and as someone who lacks confidence in English, I was glad I chose a Japanese staff member. The other staff members were all locals, and although their Japanese was limited, they were friendly and kind. I was able to enjoy the experience comfortably throughout.

The sandbar we aimed for had water up to about my knees, but it was beautifully clear, and while some people were swimming, others were playing beach volleyball. I think everyone was able to enjoy themselves thoroughly. We were blessed with good weather, and we had plenty of time to relax on the sandbar. Although it was a large tour with two boats, we didn't feel crowded with other tours, and we were able to take beautiful photos!

Lunch was a BBQ on the boat! I didn't have high expectations since it was an option, but it turned out to be hearty and delicious! Freshly grilled hamburgers with a wonderful view! A pleasant breeze! The staff even sang while playing the guitar... it was truly the best moment! After that, we moved to see sea turtles together and even spotted a rare giant manta ray, which made us feel special when they said, "Today is your lucky day!"

The snorkeling point was filled with lots of fish, and I was thrilled to see colorful tropical fish right in front of me. My mother, who is over 60, was initially scared of snorkeling and planned to stay on the boat, but I took her to the water, and although she was scared and almost in tears, a staff member guided her with a floating stick, allowing her to swim comfortably throughout. She was able to see many beautiful fish up close, and I think it became a great memory for her. I appreciate the kind assistance, as I imagine guiding her underwater must have been tiring.

At the snorkeling point, we were lucky enough to swim close to a sea turtle, which became a very memorable experience. Like the sandbar, this was also a private spot just for our tour participants, so we could enjoy it without being crowded. I think we had about 45 minutes to an hour of snorkeling time. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the water! After getting out of the sea, it was great to receive a warm drink to warm up my chilled body.

The only disappointing part was... when we boarded the bus for the return trip, there were somehow too many people, and there were no seats available. There were even empty seats on the way there, so why were there more people on the return trip? Were they not checking names properly before boarding? This remains a mystery... I was terrified thinking that we could have almost been left behind because the bus was full! This was a moment that made me realize the lack of organization compared to Japanese tours. I ended up feeling disappointed at the very end. (★-1) I also felt uneasy when the staff only took attendance in the morning and then left in the vehicle without saying anything... (after a while, a large bus arrived). Given that the tour itself exceeded my expectations, the handling during the meeting and the bus rides detracted from the quality of the tour.

I felt that the prices of tours have risen signific

母と２人で参加しました。

数あるツアーの中で、サンドバーとシュノーケリングに特化したシンプルなツアー内容であること、そして「日本語ガイド」「BBQランチ付き」の2点がポイントでこちらに申し込みました。

集合場所からカネオヘ湾へ向かうバスに乗り込むと、バス内でガイドしてくださる方はガチガチの外国人の方で、一言二言日本語を知っている（≠話せる）レベル。
バス内は超高いテンションで終始アメリカンジョークがさく裂していましたが、笑っているのは英語圏の方のみ。車中80％を占める日本人の多くは置いてけぼり状態‥（苦笑）
まさか、このカタコトの方が「日本語ガイド」？？と焦りましたが、船には別の日本人スタッフの方がいてひと安心。

日本語ガイドの女性はテンション高く盛り上げ上手で、とーっても面白くていい方でした！
説明も大変わかりやすく、英語に自信がない私はやっぱり日本語スタッフを選択して正解でした。
その方以外の他のスタッフは皆 現地の方々でしたが、日本語はカタコトなものの、フレンドリーで優しくていい方ばかり。終始楽しく、安心して参加することが出来ました。

お目当てのサンドバーは膝下くらいの水位でしたが、底まで透き通って大変美しく、泳ぐ方もいればビーチバレーをする方々もいて、参加者各々が十分に楽しめたと思います。
お天気にも恵まれ、サンドバー上陸の時間も十分にとってくださり、マッタリと過ごすことが出来ました。
船2隻での大所帯ツアーでしたが、他のツアーの方と一緒になって混雑するようなこともなく、美しい写真もバッチリ撮れます！

昼食は船内でBBQランチ！オプションだからと期待していませんでしたが、これがまたボリューミーで美味しかった！
たった今焼いたばかりの出来立てハンバーガーに素晴らしい景色！気持ちいい風！スタッフの方がギター片手に歌まで披露してくれて‥まさに最高のひと時！
その後、移動して皆でウミガメを見たり、珍しい巨大マンタも目撃することができ「今日はラッキーだよ！」と言ってもらえて特別感もありました！

シュノーケリングポイントは本当にお魚がい～っぱいいる場所で、目の前にカラフルな熱帯魚がたくさんいて感激でした。
60歳オーバーの母は、シュノーケリングを怖がって船内に残るつもりでいましたが、せっかくだから！と半ば強引に海に連れて行き、怖くて泣きそうになっていたところ、スタッフの方が棒状の浮きを持ってずーっと誘導してくださり、終始安心して泳ぐことができたようです。
美しいお魚も近くでたくさん見られたようで、母にとってもいい思い出になったと思います。
海中での誘導は疲れたと思います。親切な対応に大変感謝します！

シュノーケリングポイントではウミガメも出没！幸運にも近くで一緒に泳ぐこともでき、とても心に残る経験になりました。
サンドバー同様、ここも同じツアー参加者だけの貸し切りスポットだったため、人で溢れかえるようなこともなく悠々と楽しむことができました。
シュノーケリングの時間は45分～1時間ほどあったように思います。十分すぎるくらいに海の中を満喫し、心底楽しめました！
海から上がって冷えた身体に、すかさず温かいドリンクをいただけたのは「わかってるなぁ！」という感じでした。


ひとつだけ残念だったのは‥‥
帰りのバスに乗り込むと、なぜか定員オーバーで座る席が無かったこと。
行きの車内では空席もあったくらいなのに、なぜ帰りの便は席が足りないほど人が増えているのでしょうか？
ちゃんと名前を確認して乗車させていないんでしょうか？こればかりは謎でしかありません‥
満席だから出発！と、危うく現地に置き去りにされる可能性もあったかとお思うと、恐ろしくてなりません。
こればかりは、日本のツアーとは違う杜撰な部分が出たな‥と痛感した場面でした。
最後の最後に残念な思いをしてしまいました。（★-1）
朝の集合時も、点呼だけして何も告げずに車でどこかに行ってしまうスタッフの方に不安を感じました‥（しばらくして大型バスが到着）
ツアーの内容自体が期待以上だっただけに、集合時と行き帰りのバスでの対応が、ツアーの質を落としている感は否めません。


どのツアー会社も、以前に比べツアー自体の価格が高騰して数十ドル値上がっている印象を受けましたが、今回は大変満足したツアーでしたので、この内容だったらまたぜひ参加したいなと思いました。
他社に比べてクチコミのポイントが高いのも納得できるいいツアーです！
安心してご参加をオススメできます。
お天気や気候、サンドバーの状態は運任せだけど、楽しめるツアー内容であることは間違いないですよ！

I participated in the Heavenly Ocean Tour in Hawaii for the first time! My friends also said it was really great to join this tour. The ocean was stunningly beautiful! No doubt about it! Additionally, the guide was kind and friendly, making it a very enjoyable day. The people were warm, and since it was my first time seeing such a beautiful ocean, it became the best memory. When I go to Hawaii again, I would like to join this tour! Thank you!

初めてハワイで天国の海ツアーに参加しました！友人もみんなこのツアーにきて本当に良かったと言っていました。素晴らしく海は綺麗です！間違いないです！そして、ガイドの方も親切で、尚且つフレンドリーに接してくださりとても楽しい１日になりました。人も暖かく、海も私はこんな綺麗な海初めてみたので、最高の思い出になりました。またハワイに行く際は、このツアーに参加したいです。ありがとうございました！

The highlight of my trip to Hawaii was the sandbar at Kaneohe Bay! The boat had both local and Japanese crew members, and both were very accommodating. In particular, the Japanese crew member, Yukiko, was very friendly, chatting with all the participants and taking photos, which made for even more enjoyable memories!

The weather was great that day, and the sandbar was absolutely beautiful! At the sandbar, we enjoyed an hour of free time where we could practice snorkeling, take photos, and play beach volleyball with the crew and other participants.

After returning to the boat, we had hamburgers for lunch. The captain grilled the meat himself, and snacks and vegetables were self-serve. Soft drinks were unlimited, and the crew would refill them anytime if you asked at the counter on the boat.

Actually, my meat hadn’t been grilled yet, and I was told to wait a bit for a fresh one, but since they felt bad for making me wait, I ended up getting two pieces of meat (laughs), and they also grilled some cheese and bread for me! I really appreciated this kind of thoughtfulness.

After lunch, we watched sea turtles and manta rays from the boat. I heard that sea turtles are there every day, but we were lucky to see many manta rays that day, which was very moving!

From 1:00 PM, we went snorkeling near the coral reef! We snorkeled for about an hour around a very large coral reef, watching the fish. I wasn’t able to swim with the sea turtles, but it seemed that others were able to, and it appears that there are lucky moments when you can swim with them!

Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would love to participate again!

ハワイ旅行で一番の楽しみだった、カネオヘ湾のサンドバー！
ボートには現地の人と日本人のクルーが両方乗っており、どちらもとても対応が良かったです。
特に日本人クルー、ユキコさんは参加者皆に気さくに話し掛けていたり写真も撮ってくれたり、すごく陽気な方でより楽しい思い出ができました！
この日は天気がよく、サンドバーがとっても綺麗でした！！サンドバーでは、この後にあるシュノーケリングの練習ができたり、写真を撮ったりクルー達もツアー参加者も混じってビーチバレーをやっていたりと、各自で１時間のフリータイムを楽しんでいました。
ボートに戻ったら昼食のハンバーガー。お肉は船長自ら焼いてくれて、スナックや野菜は自分でお皿に取る方式でした。あと、ソフトドリンクは飲み放題で、ボートの中のカウンター？でクルーに声を掛ければいつでも注いでくれました。
実は私の分のお肉が焼かれていなくて新しく焼くから少し待ってと言われたのですが、待たせてしまったからと言ってお肉は2枚頂き（笑）、チーズやパンも少し焼いてくれました！こういう気づかいもして頂いて嬉しかったです^_^

昼食が終わって、ボートからウミガメとマンタをウォッチングしました。
ウミガメは毎日いるそうなのですが、この日は運良くマンタも沢山見れてとても感動しました！

13:00からは、サンゴ礁の近くでシュノーケリング！とても大きなサンゴ礁の周りを、魚たちを見ながら１時間ほどシュノーケリングしました。私はウミガメと一緒に泳げなかったのですが、他の方は泳げていたみたいで、運よく一緒にウミガメと泳げる事もあるみたいです！

総合的に、とても素晴らしい体験でまた参加したいなと思いました！

Despite taking motion sickness medication beforehand, I suffered from severe seasickness and couldn't enjoy it much. However, there was ginger ale available on board that is said to help with seasickness, and the staff's consideration was appreciated. My husband, who went with me, seemed to enjoy it, so that was good.

事前に酔い止めを飲んで行ったのにもかかわらず
ひどい船酔いであまり楽しめませんでした。
ただ、船内に船酔いに効くというジンジャーエールが用意されていたり
スタッフの気遣いはよかったです。
一緒に行った夫は楽しめたようなのでよかったです。

There was no land visible above the water surface as often seen in photos, but the white color of the knee-deep water spread throughout the blue sea. The tones of white, blue, and emerald green were very beautiful. After lunch, during snorkeling, I was able to see a large sea turtle up close that I felt I could ride, making it an exhilarating tour.

写真でよく見る、水面上の陸地はありませんでしたが、ひざ上位の水深の白い色が、青い海のなかに広がっていました。
白、青、エメラルドグリーンのトーンが、とても綺麗でした。
ランチのあとのシュノーケリングでは、自分が乗れそうな大きな海ガメを、間近に見ることができ、大興奮のツアーでした。

We had a blast with the Holokai Catamaran. The crew was fantastic, and we saw lots of marine life including whales, turtles, and even an octopus. My only regret is that we didn't have time to book a sunset cruise on this trip.

On that day, we arrived early at the port with our rental car, and the office was already open, where a friendly woman at the reception welcomed us. With both of us excited for our first ocean rafting and snorkeling experience, the Captain Zodiac set off into the waves with the four of us, including an American couple. Captain Andy was easygoing and very approachable, making it hard to believe we had just met, as he shared various stories and jokes with us. Unfortunately, the sea was rough, and it felt like we could be thrown overboard if we didn't hold on tightly, but my wife seemed to be enjoying the thrill. Along the way, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and since we were beginners, we were excitedly searching for dolphins from the boat, while the American couple, being more experienced, swam happily around the dolphins. After that, we reached a calm bay where we could go snorkeling. Looking at the seabed, we saw various fish swimming gracefully, and it truly felt like we had come to the Big Island of Hawaii! Captain Andy provided sandwiches and fruit, and the meal enjoyed on the water was very delicious. As we headed back while looking at the shore from the boat, we spotted a whale in the distance, and everyone let out excited cheers. The waves were still high, and the wind was strong, making it feel like we were on a roller coaster the whole time. To be honest, by the end, I was tired, but when we arrived at the port, I felt a sense of relief at our safe arrival and wanted to thank Captain Andy for the thrilling boat trip and the opportunity to enjoy the great nature of the Big Island!

その日はレンタカーで早めに港に着いたが、事務所はすでに開いていて、受付の女性がフレンドリーに迎えてくれました。初めてのオーシャンラフティングとシュノーケリングに夫婦そろって期待が高まる中、キャプテン・ゾディアック号はアメリカ人夫婦と私達の４名を乗せ波の中に出発したのです。キャプテンのアンディーは気さくで非常に親しみやすく初めて会ったとは思えないほど、ジョークを交えいろいろな話をしてくれました。あいにく海は荒れていて、しっかりとつかまっていないと海に放り出されてしまいそうでしたが、妻はのそスリルを楽しんでいる様子でした。途中イルカの群れに遭遇したが、我々は初心者だったので船上から感激してイルカを探し、アメリカ人夫婦は経験者だったので楽しそうにイルカの周りを泳いでいました。その後静かな湾に着いてシュノーケリングをすることができました。海底を見ると色々な魚が群れをなして優雅に泳いでいて　まさにハワイ島に来た！という実感を味わえました。キャプテンがサンドイッチやフルーツを出してくれて、海の上で食べる食事はとてもおいしかったです。ボートから岸を見ながら帰途に就いたが、遠くにクジラも見つけみんな感激の雄叫びをあけていました。波は相変わらず高く風も強くてまるでジェットコースターにずーっと乗っているようで、正直なところ最後の方は疲れたけれど、港に着いた時は無事到着した安心感と同時にキャプテン・アンディーにスリリングな船旅とハワイ島の大自然を満喫させてもらいありがとう！

Molokini Island was a bit different from what I imagined... There were many cruisers docked, and it felt undeniably like a tourist spot, but the ocean was beautiful! At another snorkeling spot, I was able to see a sea turtle and was moved by the adorable fish I encountered. The lunch during the cruising (hamburger) was delicious, and the crew was kind (it was reassuring to have Japanese crew members). Above all, how many times did we see whales!! Even though it wasn't a whale watching tour... I thought it would be lucky if we encountered any, but the captain and crew's consideration was truly wonderful. It was a fantastic tour.

モロキニ島はちょっとイメージと違い…
沢山のクルーザーが停船していて、観光スポット感が否めませんでしたが・・・、海は綺麗！
別のシュノーケルスポットでは、海ガメを見つける事も出来、可愛いお魚さん達に出会えて感動しました。
クルージング中のランチ（ハンバーガー）も美味しく、クルーが親切（日本人クルーで安心）でした。
何と言っても、クジラを何度見た事でしょう！！
ホエールウォッチングツアーではないのに…遭遇できたらラッキー！と思ってましたが、
キャプテン、クルーの方々の配慮が本当に素晴らしい、素敵なツアーでした。