All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was my first time snorkeling and I Totally Loved It!!! Before I booked the activity I was concern because I don't know how to swim but the staff was so friendly and they guided me through the process, which made it super easy and fun for me. They have all the equipment on board and I was able to use a belt that allowed me to float. It was an amazing experience where I was able to watch some whales, turtles and many more marine life. If you are planning a trip to Hawaii snorkeling is a MUST, believe me, you won't be disappointed. But please be aware that if you get sea sick, do yourself a favor and eat one of the bars they sell at the booth before boarding the boat. That way you will ensure to enjoy the whole experience. ALOHA & MAHALO to the crew that was amazing! I WOULD DEFINITELY DO THIS ACTIVITY WITH THEM AGAIN!!!

We spotted dolphins just five minutes after departing! What a wonderful start. I watched brave foreigners diving into the sea while enjoying snorkeling with my son. The inside of the boat was very clean! The restroom was cleaner than those in nearby hotels! Moreover, I was impressed to see the staff constantly moving and working diligently. Good job! On the way back, we encountered whales, making it an even more enjoyable memory.

出港して5分としないうちにイルカ出没‼︎なんと素晴らしいスタート。息子とシュノーケルを楽しみながら海へダイブの勇敢な外国人の方々を眺めました。船内はとても綺麗‼︎トイレはその辺のホテルより綺麗‼︎しかもスタッフの方々は常に動き、きめ細かくお仕事していたのを見て感動しました。good job‼︎
帰りにはクジラ出没し、更に楽しい想い出になりました。

I used this service during my first trip to the Big Island with friends. The meeting place was a bit hard to find, so make sure to look closely at the signs. Also, all the staff and crew spoke only English, so be aware of that. It might have just been coincidence, but all the other customers around us were Americans, and we were the only Asians. For me, it felt more like being abroad compared to Oahu, which is mostly filled with Asians (mainly Japanese), and it was fantastic.

Now, about the activity. The rafting goes at quite a high speed. However, no water comes into the boat, so just make sure to hold onto the ropes tightly to avoid falling off. It felt like we went for over 30 minutes, and the time felt long. But when we encountered a pod of dolphins along the way, it was truly moving. They were so close! And the blue of the ocean upon arrival was breathtaking. It was the perfect shade of blue that you think of when you hear "Blue Hawaii"! The water was so clear, filled with many fish. We were allowed to snorkel freely with no time limit, as long as we had the energy.

The lunch afterward was quite simple, but the pineapple was incredibly delicious. Just when I thought we would return by rafting, we changed locations and snorkeled again. Then we sped back for over 30 minutes. On the way back, we caught a glimpse of a mother whale and her calf. It made me deeply feel that there is still so much nature left on this planet. It was my first time snorkeling in such a deep-looking sea. I definitely want to participate again.

友人との初めてのハワイ島旅行の際に利用しました。集合場所、分かりづらいです。看板をよく見て探すこと。そして、店員さんや乗務員さん全て英語オンリーですので要注意。たまたまかもしれませんが、周りのお客さんもアメリカ人の方ばかりでアジア人は我々だけでした。私からすると、アジア人(主に日本人)ばかりのオアフ島より、海外に来ている感があって最高でした。そして、本題のアクティビティ。かなりの猛スピードでラフティングは進みます。でも船の中に水が入ってくることは一切ないのですが、とにかく落ちないようにしっかりロープを握ってください。３０分以上は進んだ気がします。体感時間長かったです。でも、途中でイルカの群れに会えた時は本当に感動です。あまりにも近い！そして到着後の海のブルーさは圧巻です。ブルーハワイとはこのこと、と言わんばかりの真っ青さ！でもって透明度が高すぎる海にはたくさんのお魚。自由にシュノーケリングさせてもらえました。制限時間なし。体力の持つままに。上がった後のランチはかなり簡易的な軽食ですが、パイナップルがすごくおいしかったです。そしてまたラフティングで帰るのかと思いきや、場所を変えて再びシュノーケリング。そしてまた３０分以上ほどかけて猛スピードで帰りました。帰りしな、クジラの親子が少しだけ見られました。地球にはまだまだ色んな自然があるものだと、しみじみ感じられました。あれほどまでに海底が深く見える海でシュノーケリングをしたのは初めてでした。是非ともまた参加したいです。

I cannot recommend the Four Winds enough! The crew are all fantastic and make you feel welcome right from the outset. Captain John is worth the price of admission alone! We were provided a great breakfast and later lunch with all drinks included, we were well looked after. The equipment used is sanitary and of a high quality and the boat itself is very comfortable.
We were lucky enough to see several wales on the way out to Molokini and the crater itself provided some of the best snorkelling you can do. The other patrons were of all ages and ethnicities and got along famously - this is a great option for those with kids too.
I find it hard to believe you could find a better way to go to Molokini than with the four winds!

Today, I participated in a dolphin tour. I believe there are many companies offering dolphin tours on the Big Island, but I heard that Mr. Nata was the first to start a dolphin tour there. Mr. Nata, Mr. Daisuke, and Ms. Chiho from Aloha Kona Tours provided an absolutely wonderful experience. For example, it seems that with other companies, you only get about three chances to go into the water, but the team at Aloha Kona Tours has a strong enthusiasm to show you the dolphins! They quickly spotted a pod of dolphins with the naked eye, got us into the water swiftly, and today we were able to enter the ocean five times. Each time, the dolphins came very close, and there were so many of them; it was an indescribable experience. My 6-year-old daughter was well taken care of, allowing us parents to focus on watching. It was so amazing that I understand why some people become repeat customers. Today, I was lucky to be with veteran guests, and after it was over, I really understood the desire to return. I am already eager to come back, and I plan to bring my friends' families with me next year. Next time, I would like to request not only dolphins but also manta rays and Mauna Kea with Aloha Kona Tours. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

本日イルカのツアーに参加しました。ハワイ島でイルカのツアーは何社もあると思いますが、縄田さんがハワイ島ではじめてイルカのツアーを始めたそうです。アロハコナツアーズの縄田さん、ダイスケさん、ちほさんは本当に素晴らしい体験をさせてくれました。例えば他社では3本位しか海におりるチャンスはないようですが、アロハコナツアーズの皆さんは見せたい！という熱意がとても強く、肉眼で素早くイルカの群を見つけ、素早く海に降り、今日は5回も海に入れてくれました。どの回もすごく近くにイルカが来て、群の数もとても多く、言葉にならない体験をしました。6歳の娘にもバッチリ付き添ってもらっていたので、私達親は自分が見ることに集中できました。本当にすばらしいのでリピーターになってしまう方もいるそうで、本日は運良くベテランのお客様とご一緒させて頂きました。終わった後、リピートしてしまう気持ちがよくわかりました。私も既にリピートする気まんまんなので、来年は友達家族も連れてまた来たいと思っています。次回はイルカだけでなく、マンタとマウナケアもアロハコナツアーズでお願いしたいです。良い思い出をありがとうございました！

It is a great experience doing the Underwater scooter. The guides were excellent making sure we are comfortable right from the beginning. It was a 1 to 1 guided adventure. The guides captured excellent pictures and videos of us individually and as as a couple with the beautiful fishes!. The plus thing is they do have all the snorkeling gear available for free so once you are done or you decide when your turn is you can do snorkeling.

It was an awesome day for us! Love the crews, the beautiful ocean

Staff was nice and divers made everything feel very safe. Very cool experience to have fish eating out of your hands.

I had a valuable experience! The sea turtles were friendly and stayed around the boat the whole time. Since I wasn't good at snorkeling, I was able to borrow a float and have fun. And, the lunch was a buffet style and very enjoyable. I would like to participate again when I go to Oahu.

貴重な体験ができました♪
ウミガメも人懐っこくてずっと船の周りにいてくれました。
シュノーケリングが苦手だったので、浮き輪を借りて遊ぶこともできました。
そしてそして、ランチがバイキング形式でとっても楽しめました。
またオアフ島に行く際には参加したいです。

I joined this tour mainly to snorkel, as I haven't done so for quite a well.

Too bad, though, that the winds were extremely gusty and waves very, very rough. I wish our captain, based on his experience, could have made the decision to bypass Lanai at the outset and gone straight to some friendlier waters such as Molokini, so that we didn't have to suffer through two+ hours of shuffling back and forth between Maui and Lanai.

On the positive side, I did enjoy the two snorkeling stops on the back side (Maui side) of the trip, especially watching my favorite Hawaiian green sea turtles.

BTW: happy hour pretty cool too.

We picked a day with high winds, unfortunately, so most of the trip was very rocky and choppy, causing me and several other guest to throw up. But the crew was super nice and professional in helping us cope with such otherwise very uncomfortable experience.

Due the high winds, we weren't able to snorkel around Lanai because the waters were very murky. Fortunately, it got better when we got back to Maui side. Everyone ended up having a good time snorkeling after all.

My main goal was actually to see dolphins. Too bad we couldn't find any. They saw some whales, but not me, because that's when I was throwing up.

Food was not bad. Like the captain too.

I had a great time! The ocean was amazing! I wish the weather had been better... but I definitely want to go again! Thank you very much! Also, I received the photo viewing paper on a different date, so we can't see ours on the day. If possible, please let me know!!! (＞＜)

楽しく過ごせました！
海も最高でしたぁー！もっと天気が良かったら...とゎ思いますがまた行きたいです！
ありがとうございました！
あと、写真の閲覧の紙を日にち違いで貰ってたので
当日私達のが見えません。
良かったら教えて下さい！！！(＞＜)

I really enjoyed my time on the captain Bobs tour! I would definitely do it again and would recommend it to all my friends. It's a must do when visiting Hawaii! The company crew was awesome! Very friendly:) can't wait to go back!

There was no sand, but the water was about knee-deep and the weather was sunny, so I was able to take very beautiful photos. I also encountered a sea turtle and the food was delicious. However, since there were only enough paper plates for the number of people, those who want seconds should keep their paper plates.

It's important to note that the rules do not allow staff to take photos with just an iPhone or a camera in a waterproof case, so I highly recommend bringing a waterproof camera. When snorkeling to see the coral, the visibility wasn't very high, and many areas of the coral appeared to be dead. I went in December, but since the water was cold, it's a good idea to bring something to wear on the boat.

砂は出ていませんでしたが膝下くらいの水深で天気も晴れていたのでとても美しい写真が撮れました。ウミガメにも出会え料理も美味しかったです。
ただし紙皿が人数分しかないため、お代わりしたい人は紙皿をキープしといたほうがいいです。
iPhone や防水ケースに入れただけのカメラではスタッフの人に写真を撮ってもらうことができないルールなので必ず防水カメラを持っていくことをおすすめします。
シュノーケリングで珊瑚を見るときにそこまで透明度は高くなく、珊瑚も死んでいる箇所が多く見られました。
12月に行ったのですが、水が冷たいため船上で羽織るものを持って行ったほうがいいです。

I was impressed by the incredibly beautiful sea!

I was a bit anxious because my elderly mother was with me, but the staff were kind and we were able to enjoy ourselves. I especially appreciate the help from the staff member "Yuki," who I believe is Japanese. I would like to visit again during the season when the sandy beach appears.

Also, I was disappointed for being late to the meeting time, but I am grateful that the VELTRA staff called the hotel and made new arrangements for us. Thank you very much!

と～っても綺麗な海で感激しました＼(^o^)／

年老いた母が一緒だったので少し不安でしたが、スタッフのみなさんが親切で楽しむことができました。特に日本人（と思います）スタッフの「ｙｕｋｉ」さんお世話になりました。今度は砂浜が現れる季節に行きたいと思います。

また、集合時間に遅れてしまいがっかりしていたところに、VELTRAのスタッフの方がホテルに電話をくださり、新たに手配くださったのにも感謝です。ありがとうございましたm(__)m

All the staff were very friendly and eager to please, keeping our drinks full. The captain kept us well informed over the intercom, pointing out all the marine life etc. A good way to spend an afternoon on Kaua'i

Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sandy beach, but the tour was very good! I forgot the name (sorry...), but the Japanese female staff member was cute, funny, and made it enjoyable♪ They also called the fish with food for snorkeling, and my kindergarten-aged daughter was able to have a great time. The water was about waist-deep for her, so I want to try again next time!

残念ながら砂浜はみれませんでしたがツアーはとてもよかったです！名前は忘れてしましましたが(すいません・・）日本人の女性スタッフの方がかわいくておもしろくて楽しめました♪シュノーケルもエサで魚をよんでくれて、幼稚園児の娘でもしっかり楽しむことができました。水面が娘だと腰くらいまであったので、次回またリベンジしたいです！

We departed early in the morning and boarded the shuttle bus next to the nearby hotel, listening to explanations from a Japanese female guide for an hour until we arrived at the island's west coast! I was worried about getting motion sickness on the bus and the boat, so I took my medicine early. Changing into my swimsuit at the hotel was definitely the right choice. Also, I was able to rent a wetsuit on-site for $10. Once I was ready, it was time to board. The waves were intense, but the sea breeze felt great, and fortunately, it cleared up despite the rain forecast.

When we reached the spot, the crew immediately had everyone jump in as soon as they spotted dolphins! When I put my face in the water, I saw a huge pod of dolphins!! Although we couldn't get super close, I was thrilled to see wild dolphins swimming in groups. We jumped in about twice, and afterward, we had around 30 minutes of free time for canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling. While snorkeling, I spotted a sea turtle! It was coming up for air every 20 minutes, and I was able to see it up close, which was very moving.

After that, we had cheeseburgers and chips on the boat. It was incredibly delicious after all the activity. Finally, we all participated in a hula dance. The staff really got everyone excited, and we were able to enjoy ourselves until the end. I think this became the best memory of this trip.

早朝の出発で、近くのホテル横にて送迎バスに乗り込み、日本人の女性ガイドさんの説明を聞きながら1時間、島の西海岸に到着！
バス酔いと船酔いが心配なので早めに薬を飲みました。
ホテルで水着に着替えておいて正解です。
また、ウェットスーツのレンタルはその場で1人$10でできました。
身支度を済ませたらいざ乗船。揺れは凄まじいですが、何より潮風が気持ちよく、雨予報でしたが幸運なことに晴れてきてくれました。
ポイントに着くと、クルーがイルカを発見次第即全員とにかく飛び込み！顔を水中に付けてみるとイルカの大群！！
超接近とまではいきませんでしたが、野生の泳ぐイルカを群れで見ることができ、感激しました。
2度程飛び込みをし、その後はカヌーやスタンドアップパドル、シュノーケルなどで30分程自由時間でした。
シュノーケルをしていたら海亀を発見！しかも20分に1度に水面へ呼吸しに上がってくるタイミングでした。超間近で海亀を見ることができ、とても感動しました。
その後、船の上でチーズバーガーとチップスをいただきました。沢山動いた後だったので、凄く美味しかったです。
最後は皆でフラダンス。スタッフさんが盛り上げて下さり、最後まで楽しむことが出来ました。今回の旅行の一番の思い出になったと思います。

The guide was very energetic and it was fun! We got to see sea turtles, which was amazing. On the way back, I think it would be good to have an extra hoodie or something since it gets cold! I want to go again at a different time!!!

ガイドさんがテンション高くて楽しかった！海ガメも見れて、最高でした。帰りは、寒いので余分にパーカーとかあるといいかなと思います！また、違う時期に行きたい！！！

I thought it was understandable that I might not see dolphins since they are wild animals, but I really wanted to see them. However, I was thrilled to encounter a pod of over 50 dolphins! It became a wonderful memory. There were a few regulars who mentioned that they had seen dolphins every time they participated. In the end, all the participants joyfully danced the hula, and some people were so moved that they ended up crying! I want to participate again.

自然相手のものだから、イルカに会えなくても仕方ないとは思って参加したものの、絶対見たいと思っていました。しかし、５０匹以上のイルカの群れに会うことが出来て大感激！
とてもいい思い出になりました。常連さんが何組か一緒でしたが毎回イルカには会えていると話してくれました。最後は参加者全員で元気にフラを踊って、感動して泣いちゃっている方々もいらっしゃいました！また参加したいです。

It's a wonderful trip. We saw Whales on the way there and identify turtle near the harbor on the way back. the morning trip is pretty nice for the weather. The people on the boat are very nice. Thanks Zack/Reed. You got to try Snuba since it's easy and fun. You will have multiple chances to get into the water in the 2 hour period. What you can see depends on the season and what kind of fish are active there though.

A year after our wedding, we finally made it to Hawaii! And I got to meet dolphins for the first time, which I've always dreamed of!

We woke up early, and I thought I would definitely fall asleep on the bus, but I was too excited about seeing the dolphins to sleep at all. Once we arrived at the ocean and changed, we were ready to go to the spot—let's go!!!

The waves were a bit high today, which made me feel a little blue at first. But after a while, the captain said we could see dolphins, and all my worries disappeared! When we got into the water, there were supposedly only a few, but about ten dolphins came to greet us. I was strangely moved to see dolphins in person for the first time.

I'm so glad I bought an underwater camera—really glad (waiting for the development, haha). After enjoying that experience, we returned to the boat and headed to the snorkeling spot! On the way, we even saw a whale! The crew mentioned that it's rare to see them up close like that. We were super lucky!

When we arrived at the snorkeling spot and got in, unfortunately, the water was really murky, so it wasn't great for snorkeling. I have to deduct one star for that.

We quickly returned to the boat and had a cheeseburger for lunch! The taro buns were amazing—way better than anything from a regular shop!

That wrapped up the tour. I fell asleep on the bus, probably from all the swimming, and when I woke up, we were in Honolulu.

I got to meet dolphins, the cheeseburger was delicious, and the crew was all really nice. I definitely want to join again!

It was such a wonderful honeymoon memory!!!

ハネムーンで1年ぶりのハワイ！そして念願の初めてのイルカ！
朝は早く、バスでは絶対に寝ちゃうと思っていたけどイルカに逢えるワクワクで全然寝れず。。。
海に到着して着替えも済ませていざポイントへLet's Go!!!
今日は少し波が高めなのか、ちょっと気持ちがブルーになりかけちゃいました。
だけどしばらくしたらcaptainからイルカが見えるよの言葉で気持ち悪さも吹っ飛び！
いざ海に入ってみると、数は少ないらしいがちゃんとイルカちゃん達10匹くらい？がお出迎えしてくれました。
初めて生で見たイルカに妙に感動。
水中カメラ買っていって良かった〜、本当に良かった〜(現像待ち笑)
十分に堪能したら船に戻り今度はシュノーケリングスポットへ！その途中でクジラも見れました！クルーも言ってたけど、こんなに近くで見れることなんてないとのこと。めちゃくちゃラッキーでした！
シュノーケリングスポットついて入ってみるととてもじゃないけど水が濁っていてシュノーケリングどころじゃなかったのが残念でした。ここで星ひとつ減点。
早々に船に戻り、昼ごはんにチーズバーガー！タロイモのバンズ、最高でしたー！そこら辺の店よりもはるかに美味しかった！
これでツアーはおしまい。
バスに戻って泳いで疲れたのか即爆睡。気づいた頃にはホノルルでした。
イルカに会えたし、チーズバーガーも美味しいし、クルーはみんないい人だったし是非また参加したいです。
とってもいいハネムーンの思い出です！！！

It takes about an hour to drive from Honolulu. There were about 25 participants in the tour, including a small child around 5 years old.

After about 30 minutes on the boat heading north from the dock, we heard a shout of "There they are!!" and everyone dove into the sea! We got to play with about 30 friendly dolphins, who swam around us in circles, allowing us to enjoy the experience to the fullest. It seems that such encounters are rare, and when they can't be found, the boat returns to the starting point and moves to different locations to dive about six times (according to the staff, it’s a test of stamina).

After the dolphin time, it was time for the turtle experience. We enjoyed snorkeling while learning about the turtles. Those who wanted could also try paddle boarding and kayaking, so I decided to try paddle boarding. I struggled a bit but felt motivated to challenge myself a little more. It was a valuable experience.

When we returned to the boat, it was lunchtime! The staff distributed cheeseburgers and snacks, and we ate while moving back to the dock. After lunch, we had a fun hula dance time with the staff! We were also lucky to spot a whale spouting in the distance during our journey.

ホノルルから車で移動すること約1時間。ツアー参加者は25人程度。5歳くらいの小さなお子さんも参加していました。
船着場から船で北上すること約30分。いたー！！という声で一斉に海へダイブ！30頭ものいるか先生たちが遊んでくれました！とても人懐っこいようでぐるぐると何周も私たちの周りを泳いでくれたので、これでもか！！ってくらい堪能できました。こんなことは稀なようで、なかなか見つからないときは6回位船に戻ってはポイントを移動しつつダイブするそうです（スタッフによると体力勝負とのことでした）。
いるかの時間が終わると、カメ教授の時間です。シュノーケルをしながらカメ教授の時間を堪能しました。希望者はここでパドルボートとカヤックの体験が可能だったため、パドルボートを体験。なかなか成功できず、もう少しチャレンジしたい気もちになりました。貴重な体験ができました。
船に戻るとランチタイムです♪スタッフからチーズバーガーやスナックを配給され、それらを食べながら船着場まで移動しました。ランチタイムが終わるとスタッフとのりのりのフラダンスタイム！！移動中遠くで潮を吹くクジラの姿も見れてラッキーなことが多発でした。

The hotel pickup was smooth, and we arrived from the Ala Moana Hotel in about an hour. The staff were all cheerful. The weather was great, and the sandbar was incredibly beautiful. My 81-year-old father managed to walk in water up to his knees. I want to thank the Japanese staff member who held his hand. It was a rare opportunity to enter such a beautiful sea, and he seemed very impressed! The lunch was also good and very delicious. During the free time afterward, everyone enjoyed themselves with canoes, paddleboards, and floating around with inner tubes. Since everyone was treated as beginners for snorkeling and had to line up to practice before diving, it reduced the fun a bit; I wished that those with snorkeling experience could dive freely. However, there were surprisingly many fish, so we still had a good time. The friendly atmosphere of the staff was really nice.

ホテルピックアップもスムーズでアラモアナホテルから約1時間で到着。陽気なスタッフばかり。天気良くサンドバーもすごくキレイで膝上くらいの中、81歳の父もガンバって歩きました。日本人スタッフの方には手をひいて頂きありがとうございました。あんなキレイな海に入ることなんてなかなかないので感激した様子でした！ランチの内容も良くとても美味しかった。そのあとの自由時間はカヌーやパドルボート、浮き輪でプカプカしたりと皆思い思い楽しんでました。シュノーケルは皆初心者扱いで一列になり練習後潜るため楽しさが半減、シュノーケル経験者は自由に潜らせて欲しかった。でも意外に魚も多かったので楽しめた。スタッフ達の気さくな雰囲気がとっても良かった。

Me and my friend took HoloHolo Charters to the NaPali Coast and we had a blast! The crew is always there for any assistance and they're just great people who want you to enjoy yourself. The boat stopped for picture opportunities and even took us to see the Open Celing Cave, THAT was incredible too. I would love to come back to Kauai and we would definitely do this boat tour again!

This was my second time in Hawaii, and I finally got to snorkel at Hanauma Bay! The beauty from my first visit left the biggest impression on me in Hawaii, and I had always wanted to dive there since then, so it was truly moving. I was taken care of by instructors Chieko and Dan☆ Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see any sea turtles, but it was a fun time that went by in a flash. I definitely want to visit again when I go to Hawaii ( ´﹀` ).

２回目のハワイで念願のハナウマベイシュノーケルでした！
初めて来た時の綺麗さがハワイで一番印象に残っていて、その時からずっと、いつか潜りたいと思っていたので本当に感動でした。
インストラクターのチエコさんとダンさんにはお世話になりました☆ウミガメにはあいにく会えませんでしたが、あっという間の楽しい一時でした。
ハワイに行く時はまた訪れたいと思います( ´﹀` )

Sandbar!!
It was truly a dreamlike view.
A white beach appears alone in the ocean.
There, I played volleyball with cheerful Hawaiians.
After a bit of moving around, I got to see wild sea turtles.
They swam gracefully in the beautiful sea.
For lunch, I had a cheeseburger,
which was delicious because it was grilled on the boat!!
Finally, we toured around the coral.
It was a plan to fully enjoy the sea of Hawaii!!

サンドバー！！
まさに夢のような景色。
沖にぽつんと現れる白浜。
そこで陽気なハワイ人とバレーボール。
少し移動し、野生のウミガメを見学。
きれいな海を優雅に泳ぐ。
昼ごはんは、チーズバーガー
船の上でグリルで焼くからまた旨い！！
最後は珊瑚を周遊。
ハワイの海を全身で満喫するプランでした！！

I didn't see a complete sandbar, but I was able to experience the strange sensation of walking in the ocean. The color of the sea varies with depth, and the contrast was moving just to look at.

It was my first time snorkeling, and I was anxious, but each person checked to make sure we could breathe, so I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. I think it's a good idea to have a waterproof cover for your camera. I bought one for my iPhone at ABC Store.

The staff were genuinely kind and friendly. I believe the shuttle bus driver was a local, and he worked hard to guide us in Japanese, sharing valuable information about Hawaii. I was healed during this time away from everyday life. Thank you so much!

完全なサンドバーは見られませんでしたが、海の中を歩くという不思議な感覚を体験できました。深さによって海の色が違うので、そのコントラストは見ているだけで感動的でした。
シュノーケリングは初めてで不安でしたが、ひとりひとり、呼吸できているか等確認してくださるので、安心して楽しめました。
カメラは防水カバーを用意した方がいいと思います。私はABCストアでiPhone用を購入しました。

スタッフの方はお世辞抜きに全員優しく、親切でした。送迎バスの運転手は現地の方だったと思いますが、日本語で一生懸命ガイドしてくださり、貴重なハワイ情報を教えてくれました。
日常とかけ離れた時間で癒されました～。本当にありがとうございました！

The barbecue lunch was delicious. Although it wasn't low tide for the sandbar, it was fun to go snorkeling. Snorkeling on the coral reef was unexpectedly... it seems like it would be enjoyable with the fish coming close. I'm sorry for making her feel cold.

ランチのバーべーキューもおいしかったです。サンドバーも干潟になる時間ではありませんでしたが、シュノーケリングできてたのしかったです。サンゴ礁のシュノーケリングは不覚にも…・魚が寄ってきたりして楽しいそうです。彼女には寒い思いをさせてごめんなさい。

I enrolled at Dolphin University for the first time this time. I participated in the early morning tour, and I was really worried about whether I could keep my energy up since it started at 6 AM, but there was no need for concern. The tour guide worked hard to boost everyone's spirits and explained the itinerary in detail, so I think first-time participants can join the tour without any worries.

As soon as we arrived at the port and set off, within just about ten minutes, we spotted wild dolphins swimming! It seems that the spinner dolphins are the type that perform rotational jumps at the surface, and while I wasn't sure if I would actually see it, I was lucky enough to witness a live jump.

Additionally, I was able to enter the water and snorkel alongside the dolphins, which was incredibly moving. I think it was a great experience to see the dolphins swimming in a pod up close.

Not only did we interact with dolphins, but we also swam at a spot filled with many fish, and we had the opportunity to paddle and kayak as well. It was a very meaningful time, as we could enjoy multiple activities in one outing.

I definitely want to experience this again when I come back to Hawaii.

　今回初めてイルカ大学に入学しました。
　朝イチのツアーに参加させていただきました。とても朝が早く、６時集合ということでテンション的に保つかどうかすごく心配でしたが、何の心配もいりませんでした。添乗員さんがものすごくみんなのテンションを上げるように働きかけてくれ、さらに今回の流れも細かく説明してくれるので、初めて参加される方も何も心配することなくツアーに参加することができると思います。
　そして港に着きすぐに出発すると、ものの１０分少々で野生のイルカたちが泳いでいるではありませんか！ハシナガイルカは水面を回転ジャンプする種類のようで、実際に見ることができるか不確定でしたが、生ジャンプも見ることができました。
　また実際に海の中に入ってシュノーケリングをしながらイルカと並んで泳ぐこともでき、とても感動しました。群れになって泳いでいるイルカたちをものすごい近くで見ることができてとても良い経験になったと思います。
　またイルカだけでなく、魚がたくさんいるポイントまで行って泳いだり、パドリングやカヤックの体験もでき、一度のアクティビティで複数の体験をすることができてとても有意義な時間でした。
　またハワイに来たら、ぜひ体験したいと思います。