All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I have been to Hawaii over 30 times, but I always travel individually. This time, since my daughter came along, I participated in a tour for the first time. It was great that there was a Japanese guide, so my daughter could enjoy herself comfortably.

ハワイには30回以上来ていますが、いつも個人旅行。今回は娘も一緒ということで初めてツアーに参加。日本語ガイドもいて娘も安心して楽しめよかったです。

I was very anxious because I can't swim. I couldn't enjoy snorkeling at Hanauma Bay the day before because I can't swim. However, snorkeling in water that was deep enough that I couldn't touch the bottom allowed me to float and see beautiful fish, making it a life-changing experience. It's okay even if you can't swim. I think you can have a wonderful experience. If I have the opportunity, I would definitely like to participate again.

私は、泳げないのでとても不安でした。前日ハナウマ湾でのシュノーケルも泳げないため楽しむことができませんでした。でも、足のつかないほどの深さでのシュノーケルは、うくことができ、綺麗な魚も見ることが出来人生観が変わるほどの体験をすることが出来ました。泳げない人でも大丈夫。素晴らしい経験が出来ると思います。機会があれば、また是非参加したいです。

My family and I booked a snorkeling adventure to Lanai and we had an amazing time. The boat ride to Lanai was relaxing and the staff did a phenomenal job accommodating everyone on the boat. Snorkeling gear was provided as well as breakfast and a delicious BBQ lunch that they grilled right on the boat. The staff made sure that everyone was comfortable and my sister, who is not a strong swimmer, was given many flotation devices and she didn't miss out one bit. We saw so many colorful fishes and the reefs were very vibrant and healthy. Anyone who visits Maui MUST book a snorkeling trip to Lanai which these guys. Will definitely come back and do it again!!!!!

We had a wonderful time snorkeling. The crew was super friendly and the boat ride was awesome. We had plenty of time to snorkel around and enjoy and ocean. Enjoyed a lot!!

"It wasn't the oldest company that boasts 'we dock at the shallowest spot!' but it was more than enough!

That said, if you go on an afternoon trip without checking the tide times, you might be a bit dissatisfied, so I think it's better to check the best dates and times within your schedule before making a reservation.

The buses for the round trip are a mix of nationalities, but there are two boats, one with English and the other with Japanese. The man guiding us on the bus spoke only in English, but he spoke very slowly and clearly, so even I, who can't hold a conversation, understood about half of it! On the boat, a Japanese guide provided all the explanations, which was reassuring.

Personally, what I regretted was that after coming up from snorkeling, they rinse you off with fresh water, but even though I was trying to keep my hair dry, the moment I stepped up the stairs, I got drenched from head to toe. It felt nice though..."

「一番浅いところに着岸します！」がウリの老舗さんでは
ありませんでしたが、十分でした！

とはいえ、満潮・干潮調べずに午後便とかで行ってしまったら
ちょっと不満だったでしょうから、
ちゃんと日程の中でベストな日時をチェックして申込みをされたほうが良いと思います。

行き帰りのバスは多国籍混載ですが、
船は2つで、片方が英語・片方が日本語と分かれていました。
バスでの案内をしてくれるおじさんはすべて英語ですが、
すごーくゆっくり、わかりやすい英語を話してくれるので、
会話のできない私でも半分くらいはわかりました！
船では日本人ガイドさんがすべての説明をしてくれるので安心です。

個人的に「しまったー」だったのが、
シュノーケルからあがった後、真水をかけてくれるんですが
髪の毛ぬらさないようにしてたのに
階段からあがった瞬間頭から「ざばー」でした。
気持ちよかったですけどね･･･

It didn't matter at all!!
Before going, I wondered if Captain Bruce would be good... but in the end, the boat docked right next to us, and the destination was nature!
As the name "Sand Bar" suggests, the land stretches wide and flat, so there's no way you can't land.
(There may be times when there’s no land due to high tide, but I think that applies to any tour.)

Anyway, I'm so glad I went on this tour!
The sea was simply beautiful!!
We were blessed with great weather and saw a wonderful gradient!
It felt like I could walk forever.
And no matter how far I went, I wasn't stopped or called back; it was an incredibly free tour, and I was very satisfied!

The crew was also wonderful,
with a perfect Japanese-speaking lady who taught us about the mainland U.S. and a handsome captain with excellent photo services!
After asking the captain for tips on how to meet sea turtles and going snorkeling, I was able to swim alone with a large elder turtle covered in moss!!
I occasionally see turtles while diving, but I've never seen one that big before!! It was so moving!!
Thank you, Captain!

I would love to participate again if I have the chance! ✨

関係ありませんでした！！
私自身、行く前はキャプテンブルースが良いのかな…と思ったりもしましたが、
結局船はすぐ隣に付きましたし、目的地は自然！
サンド「バー」というだけあって、棒状に横に広ーく陸地が続いているので、
上陸できない…なんてこともないです。
(満潮で陸地がないことはありますが、それはどこのツアーでも同条件になると思います)

とにかく、このツアーで行ってよかった！
ひたすらに、美しい海！！
天気にも恵まれ素晴らしいグラデーションを見られました！
どこまででも歩いていけそうです。
そして、どこまで行っても止められたり呼び戻されたりもしない、
すごーく自由なツアーで私は大満足でした！

クルーもとっても素敵で、
アメリカ本土のことも教えてくださる日本語カンペキなお姉さんと、
写真サービスが素晴らしいイケメンキャプテン！
キャプテンにウミガメに会えるコツを聞いてからシュノーケリングに臨んだら、
甲羅が苔だらけの大きな長老カメと二人っきりで泳ぐことができました！！
ダイビングなどでもカメには時折会いますが、
後にも先にもあんなに大きいカメは初めて見ました！！感動！！
キャプテン、ありがとう！

また機会があれば参加したいです！✨

I participated with my husband and our first-grade daughter, making it a family of three. We stayed at the Marriott Hotel in Waikoloa and arrived in just under 40 minutes. We were told to look for the blue roof of the Honokohau Marina, and as soon as we entered the marina, we found several shops with blue roofs lined up on the right side. The tour shop was easily identifiable with the sign that read "CAPTAIN ZODIAC" (it was the shop at the far right).

When we joined, there were six of us in total: our family of three and three American girls. With Captain Colin and his assistant Paul, we set off with a total of eight people! First, we sped across the surface of the sea. The waves were relatively calm, so I didn’t experience the seasickness I was worried about; instead, it felt refreshing with the wind in my face!

After about five minutes of racing across the water, the boat suddenly slowed down. Captain Colin was looking around, and just as I was wondering what was happening, he shouted, "Dolphins!" When I looked in the direction he was pointing, I saw several dorsal fins surfacing and diving. There were dolphins jumping like in an aquarium, and even a baby dolphin! My daughter was so excited, shouting, "Dolphin! Dolphin!"

At that point, the captain stopped the boat and began preparing the snorkeling gear. My daughter was quite nervous since it was her first time snorkeling and going out to deep water on a boat. Honestly, I thought, "Snorkeling in such deep water?! No way!" But it seemed her curiosity about the wild dolphins won out. She put on her new snorkeling set (which we brought, although they provide rentals) and borrowed a long foam noodle from the captain to use as a float.

Then, with her dad holding her hand, she peered into the water and saw a school of dolphins swimming right below us. Overjoyed, she squealed, "Yay! Dolphins!" and pointed excitedly. I was also amazed; I never expected to see so many dolphins up close.

We then changed locations and enjoyed a total of three dolphin swims.

After that, we had about 30 minutes of free snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay. My daughter was scared of the urchins and almost returned to the boat, but when Captain Colin threw some cookies into the water, the fish came close, and she was thrilled. Thanks to that, she was able to continue snorkeling.

I was worried that my daughter might end up scared and not able to do anything during the tour, but thanks to Captain Colin's thoughtfulness and the dolphins and fish, both my daughter and husband had a great time!

I definitely want to participate again the next time we come to the Big Island.

P.S.
1. For those who will be participating, it might be a good idea to hand the captain your camera and ask him to take pictures while snorkeling.
2. I recommend reapplying sunscreen during the trip. Even though I thought I had applied a lot, I ended up getting really sunburned (crying).

夫と小1の娘と一緒に３人で参加しました。
ワイコロアのマリオットホテルに滞在しており、40分弱で到着しました。
ホノコハウマリーナの青い屋根が目印とのことでしたが、マリーナの入り口入ってすぐの右手側に、青い屋根の何軒かのお店が長屋のように連なっていました。このツアーのお店は、看板に「CAPTAIN　ZODIAC」と書いてあるのですぐにわかりました。（向かって一番右端のお店でした）

私たちが参加した時は、私たち家族３人とAmericanGirls３人の計６人。そこに、キャプテンコリンと、助手の？ポールを合わせて８名で出発！
まずは、ビュンビュン飛ぶように海面を走ります。比較的波がなく海面が穏やかだったので、懸念していた船酔いにはならず、逆に風を受けて爽快でした！

５分ほど？海面を走り急にボートがゆっくりに。。キャプテンコリンが何やら周りを見回しています。？？と思っていると、「ドルフィン！」と叫ぶので指さす方を見ると、何頭もの背びれが浮かんだり沈んだり。そのうち、水族館のようにクルリとジャンプをするイルカがいたり、ベビーイルカがいたり、娘も「イルカさん！イルカさん！」と大興奮。

そこで、キャプテンがボートを停め、シュノーケルギアを準備し始めました。娘は、シュノーケルも初めて、ボートで深い海に行くのも初めてということでかなり緊張をしており、正直「こんなに深い場所でシュノーケル?!無理だよーー」と思いましたが、娘は野生のイルカのジャンプを見て好奇心が勝った模様。新しいMyシュノーケルセット（貸してもらえますが、私たちは持参しました）を装着し、キャプテンに浮き輪代わりにヌードルというウレタン製の細長い棒を借りて、プカプカ。
その後、パパに手を引いて貰い海を覗き込むと、真下にイルカたちの群れが泳いでいます。歓喜のあまり海の中で「キャーキャ－イルカーーー！！」と指をさして喜ぶ娘。
私も、こんなに沢山のイルカ達がこんなに間近に見られるとは思ってもいなかったので、大感激でした。
その後場所を変え、計３回ドルフィンスイムを楽しみました。

その後はケアラケクア湾で３０分ほど自由にシュノーケル。娘はガンガゼを怖がり、ボートに帰りかけましたが、キャプテンコリンがクッキーを持ってきて海に投げると、近くまで魚が寄ってきてくれて大喜び。おかげでシュノーケルを続行することができました。

娘が怖がって何もできずに終わったらどうしよう？？と思いながらツアーを申し込みましたが、キャプテンコリンの気遣いとイルカや魚たちのおかげで娘・パパともども楽しむことができました！

次回ハワイ島に来た時にも是非参加したいです。

追記：
①これから参加される方は、シュノーケル時にキャプテンにカメラを渡し、撮影をお願いすると良いかもしれません。
②日焼け止めを途中で塗りなおすことをオススメします。かなり塗りたくって参加したはずなのに、真っっ黒に焼けてしまいました（泣）

This is my fourth time at Heaven's Ocean, and it was the best weather I've experienced so far, which made it a lot of fun!

I participated with four family members and four colleagues, and we were able to see several sea turtles. During snorkeling, the turtles came very close to us, and the weather was great with the clearest water I've seen in years. Even my colleagues who were there for the first time said it was amazing.

The lunch burgers were delicious, and I definitely want to participate again next year!

天国の海は4回目ですが今迄で最高の天気で楽しかったです(^^)

家族4人と同僚4人で参加しましたが海亀は何匹も見れたりシュノーケルではすぐ真下近くまで海亀が近づいて来たり、天気も良く海の透明度もここ数年では最高だったので、初めての同僚も最高と言っていました。

ランチのハンバーガーも美味しく是非来年も参加したいです(^^)

I got stuck in an unbelievable traffic jam on the way, spending several hours on the bus. However! The hospitality of our guide, who was determined to entertain us, was amazing!! They talked non-stop, and all their stories were incredibly interesting!! Normally, traffic jams are just exhausting, but I didn't get bored at all; instead, it turned into a great time where I could hear various stories.

That said, when I looked out at the sea from the long bus ride, I happened to see a whale spouting! What a lucky surprise!

On the boat, there was a wild singer who usually performs at luxury hotels, and a cute lady, around elementary school age, who was there just for this spring break, showing us adorable hula dances (her mother is a hula dancer, by the way!). It was a lot of fun! For lunch, the lady even drew a face with ketchup on my hamburger^^

Also, from what I could see, there was a handsome guy on board who seemed to be the best-looking in Hawaii, and a mermaid female photographer was accompanying us. The staff was so diverse, and I really enjoyed it!!

The highlight was the dolphin-calling "Mamma"! There's a superstition that if she boards, you'll get to see dolphins, and sure enough, within just 10 minutes of departure, we hit a pod of dolphins!! We quickly changed and jumped into the sea! The friendly group of dolphins played with the dead branches on the ocean floor, showing us their antics over and over again.

The dolphins we encountered were a type called spinner dolphins, which aren't found in Japan, and they even did spin jumps right in front of us! I was so moved by their acrobatics, it was like a dolphin show! I will never forget that sight, and I remember it every time I visit an aquarium!

When I looked up, I saw many dorsal fins jumping, and when I looked down into the water, I could hear the playful sounds of the dolphins. It was the best experience!

Even after we got out of the water, a pod of dozens of dolphins swam around the boat continuously.

It was such a great tour that I recommended it to my friends after returning home^^

Thank you so much, guide Su-san! I will definitely rely on you again when I go back to Hawaii✨

行きが信じられないほどの渋滞にはまり、数時間バスに籠りきりになってしまいました。
しかし！とにかくガイドの方の「楽しませよう！」というホスピタリティがすごかった！！
ずーっと休むことなく喋ってくださり、またそのお話がどれもとっても面白かったです！！
普通はしんどいだけの渋滞ですが、
飽きることはもちろんなく、むしろ色々なお話が聞けてよかったと思う時間になりました。
とはいえ長旅だったバスの中から海を見やると、
たまたまですが潮を吹くクジラが見えました！ラッキー！

船上では、普段ラグジュアリーホテルで演奏しているというワイルドな歌い手さんと、
春休みのためこの時期だけいるという小学生くらいのCuteなLadyが
とっても可愛いフラダンスを見せてくれ(お母様がフラダンサーなのだそう！)
大いに盛り上がりました！
ランチのハンバーガーはLadyがケチャップで顔を描いてくれましたよ^^

また、私が見る限りハワイ随一のイケメンさんが乗船していたり、
マーメイドの女性カメラマンが同行していたり、
とにかくスタッフさんがバラエティに富んでいて、とっても楽しめました！！

極め付けはイルカを呼ぶマンマ！
この方が乗ってくれるとイルカに会えるというジンクスがあるそうなのですが、
出港なんと10分足らずでイルカの群れにヒット！！
急いで着替えて海にドボン！
とっても人懐こい群れで、海底の枯れ枝を手や口に引っ掛けて遊んでいる様を
何度も何度も私たちに見せてくれました。

会えたのは日本にはいないスピナードルフィンという種類のイルカなのだそうですが、
目の前でスピンジャンプまでしてくれました！
イルカショー並みの回転に感動〜！
あの光景は忘れませんし、水族館に行くたび思い出します！

顔を上げればたくさんの背びれにジャンプ、
水中に顔を下げれば遊び、鳴いているイルカの声。
最高でした！

海から上がった後もずっと数十頭の群れが、船の周りをぐるぐる泳いでくれていましたよ。

とっても良いツアーだったので、
帰国してから友人にもオススメしました^^

ガイドのすーさん、本当に本当にありがとうございました！！！
またハワイに行く際はお世話になります✨

Taking the shuttle was the only way to go. They had all the gear we needed
However the long line to get in ate up a lot of our time. then the mandatory movie was really way to long and a lot of unnecessary info in it.

We had a great time it was the highlight of my trip.

We zoomed along in Captain Colin's rubber boat and first headed to the dolphin swimming spot. The ride was thrilling, with sharp turns that felt like a roller coaster, and we had a blast screaming with excitement.

Once we arrived, after a brief explanation, we jumped into the sea! There were over 100 dolphins swimming around. My first-grade daughter, who initially said, "I'm scared!" was soon cheering as she snorkeled among the dolphins.

This was my daughter's first snorkeling experience during our trip to Hawaii. She had only practiced snorkeling on the beach the day before, so I was worried. However, the dynamic sight of dolphins swimming right beneath her made her forget her fear, and she exclaimed, "I want to swim again!" In the end, she enjoyed dolphin swimming three times.

While it wasn't like the experiences at some hotels where you "swim with dolphins while touching them," the experience of swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat was incredibly exciting.

After that, we thrillingly moved to Kealakekua Bay, where we enjoyed a leisurely snorkeling session while observing tropical fish. We saw butterflyfish, angelfish, and parrotfish, and both my wife and daughter had a great time snorkeling.

My daughter seemed a bit scared of the sea urchins, but Captain Colin noticed her unease and joined her for snorkeling. He kindly pointed out fish to her and taught her the names of the fish in Hawaii, which helped her feel more at ease. As her fear faded, she was able to enjoy herself freely.

Unfortunately, we didn't spot any whales, but we did see little fish jumping around, likely because the whales were nearby. They said the whales were somewhere beneath the surface within a two-knot range.

On the way back, he shared stories about Pele along the coastline.

He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, even for someone with my middle school-level English, and he was very kind to the children, which made me feel really reassured.

I truly felt that we had participated in a wonderful tour.

キャプテンコーリンの操縦するゴムボートでビュンビュン飛ばして、
まずはドルフィンスイミングの場所まで行きました。
途中は右へ左へとGをかけるような操船に、ジェットコースター気分できゃーきゃーと
楽しく乗りました。

現地に着いたら、簡単な説明の後に海へドボン！
そこには100頭を超えるイルカの群れがいました。
はじめは「怖い！」と言っていた小1の娘もイルカの群れに
シュノーケルを加えながら、歓声を上げます。

今回のハワイ旅行で初めてのシュノーケルをしている娘。
前日にビーチでシュノーケルの練習をしていただけなので、
心配していましたが、イルカが真下を通るようなダイナミックさに
恐さも忘れて、「もう一回泳ぐ！」と言って、
結果3回もドルフィンスイミングを楽しみました。

どこぞのホテルであるような「イルカを触りながら一緒に泳ぐ」というような
ものではありませんが、自然の姿のイルカと泳ぐ体験はとても刺激的だった模様。

その後、ケアラケクア湾までまたスリル満点で移動し、今度は熱帯魚を見ながらの
のんびりシュノーケリング。チョウチョウウオやエンゼルフィッシュ、アオブダイ
その他の南国系のお魚を見ながらののんびりシュノーケルを妻子共に楽しみました。

娘はウニが怖かったらしく、ちょっとおびえるような感じでした。
そうした様子を察したキャプテンコーリンが一緒にシュノーケルに来てくれて、
魚を見つけては娘に教えてくれたり、ハワイでのお魚の呼び方を教えてくれたり
と優しく接してくれました。すると、すっかり恐怖心の薄れた娘は自由自在に
楽しむことができました。

残念ながらクジラを目撃することはできませんでしたが、クジラが近くにいるせいで
ぴょんぴょん飛んでいる小魚を目撃。２ノットの範囲の海面下のどこかにいるらしい、
とのことでした。

帰りには、海岸沿いのラバ・チューブでのペレのお話などを説明してくれました。

中学生レベルの私の英語でも十分分るように説明してくれるし、子どもには優しく
接してくれるので本当に安心です。

良いツアーに参加できたなー、と心から思いました。

It was good. Beautiful. The light meal buffet is all-you-can-eat. I wish I had known more about the snorkeling participants before joining, and I wanted to know what activities were available.

良かったです。綺麗。軽食ビュッフェは食べ放題。もっと、シュノーケリングの対象者を、参加前に知っていたかったし、できる事も知っていたかった。

I finally got to visit the sandbar that I had wanted to go to for a long time. The Japanese guide was very friendly and fun, and we were able to take family photos in various poses at the sandbar, which became a wonderful memory! It was also great for my second grader to practice snorkeling in the shallow waters around the sandbar. We even got to see a large sea turtle, making it the best day ever!

ずっと行きたかったサンドバーに、ついに行くことが、できました。日本人ガイドの方も、とても気さくで楽しくて、サンドバーでは、色々なポーズの家族写真を撮って頂けて、とても良い記念になりました！
2年生の子供にとっては、サンドバー辺りの浅瀬でシュノーケルの練習ができたのも、よかったです。大きな海亀にも会え、最高の1日が過ごせました！

I was very satisfied with the beautiful sea.

I was able to see dolphins, but I couldn't swim with them.

I also encountered sea turtles and was happy to see them swimming.
It ended in the blink of an eye!

とても綺麗な海で大満足。

イルカを見ることは出来ました。
一緒には泳げませんでした。

海亀にも出会えて、泳ぐ姿を見ることが出来て
幸せでした。
あっという間に終わりました！

When we participated, there were about 10 participants in total. We all boarded one rubber boat and set off. My husband and I were the only Japanese people there, so all the communication and small talk were in English.

When I heard "rafting," I had imagined something like river rafting using a raft, but it seems I was mistaken. In reality, we sat on the edge of the boat (without wearing life jackets) and raced across the ocean at high speed. As someone who is not good with thrill rides, I was screaming my head off... Seeing me, the other foreigners burst into laughter.

It looked refreshing and enjoyable to race through the blue sea. Everyone except me... Following the advice to "just look at the sky and the distant scenery," I did gaze around, and while it was indeed beautiful, my fear overwhelmed all other emotions, and I reached my limit within 30 minutes.

When I told the captain, "I can't do this anymore," he asked, "There are still about 4 hours left!? Can you hang in there?" I couldn't bear the thought of enduring this fear for another 4 hours, so I asked to be dropped off nearby and retired... My time on the boat was just 40 minutes. I wanted to try snorkeling too, but I thought it would be rude to push myself and make my fellow passengers uncomfortable, so I gave up. My husband, who was enjoying himself, also got off with me, so I felt really sorry for him. The captain was very kind and arranged a taxi for us to the shore. All the fellow passengers were warm and kind, even though we stopped off early.

Although I retired, I got to see many wild dolphins up close, and the view of the Big Island while racing across the ocean was truly wonderful. It also became a story for our honeymoon.

If you're looking for thrills and want to enjoy the ocean around the Big Island, I definitely recommend it. However, for those who are not good with thrill rides or are easily scared, it might be a bit too intense.

私達が参加した時は、参加者が総勢10名ほどでした。
みんなでひとつのゴムボートに乗って出発します。
日本人は私達夫婦のみでした。なので、伝達事項や雑談なども全て英語でした。

「ラフティング」と聞いて、私はてっきりラフトを使った川下りのようなものをイメージしていたのですが、どうやら認識が間違っていたようでした。。
実際は、ボートのフチに座り(ライフジャケットも着用しません)、超高速で海を駆けまわるというものでした。
絶叫マシーンなどの類が大の苦手な私、一人大絶叫…。
そんな私を見て、他の外国人の皆様、爆笑…。笑

風を切って青い海を走るのは、爽快で気持ち良さそうでした。
私以外は…。
「空や遠く景色を見ていれば大丈夫だよ」というアドバイスに従い眺めていましたが、確かに本当に美しかったのですが、恐怖が全ての感情を占めていた私は開始30分で限界に達していました。

「もう無理です」とキャプテンに申し出ると、「あと4時間近くあるよ！？頑張れる？」と聞かれたので、この恐怖をあと4時間続けるのは耐えられなかったので、近くの沖で降ろしてもらってリタイアしました…。
乗船時間、わずか40分…。
シュノーケルもやりたかったけど、無理して体調不良になって同船者の皆様に迷惑を掛けたら申し訳ないと思い、断念しました。
楽しんでいた夫も一緒に降りてもらったので、夫にも申し訳ない気持ちでいっぱいでした。
キャプテンの方には沖までタクシーを手配していただいたりと、本当に良くしていただきました。
同船者の皆様も、途中で沖に寄ったにも関わらず温かく見送って下さって、優しい方ばかりでした。

リタイアしたけれど、たくさんの野生イルカを間近で見られたし、海を走りながら臨むハワイ島の景色は本当に素晴らしかったです。
新婚旅行のネタのひとつにもなったし。笑

スリルと、ハワイ島の海を楽しみたい方は、ぜひおすすめです。
ただ、絶叫マシーンが苦手な方、怖がりな方には、ちょっとスリルがきついかもしれません。

We had a fantastic time...beautiful scenery and great guides (Jake and McCuddy (spelling?)). Swam with the fish and a bunch of turtles and got great pics. Too bad my husband and I got sick after the snorkeling adventure. It had nothing to do with them, I guess we're just not cut out for boating, but they guides were great and took it all in stride. We did our best to still enjoy the ride back. Thanks for a great morning!

I was satisfied with everything: the scenery, the crew's service, the hamburgers, and the safety measures during snorkeling. I was also happy to see several turtles coming up for air. My first time in Hawaii has become a wonderful memory.

景色・船員のサービス・ハンバーガ・シュノーケルの際の安全対策等、全てに満足でした。息継ぎをしに来たカメを何匹も見れたことも嬉しい。初めてのハワイ　良い思い出となりました。

The children (a 4th grader, a 2nd grader, and a 3-year-old) were able to enjoy themselves thoroughly. The snorkeling guide was very kind, and it seems the kids had a great time as well.

子供(小学生4年と2年、3歳)で十分楽しむことができました。シュノーケルもガイドの方が親切に接してくれて、子供たちも楽しめたようです。

Can I give 10 stars? If you're a newbie, don't worry, it's easy!!! I've never done snorkeling before and my wife is afraid of water...HELLO!!! We're giving this place 5 stars!!! That should tell you that this is the go-to place on Maui for snorkeling. We were in line for registration and a couple before us who have done snorkeling many times before were ranting and raving about the exceptional amenities on this adventure. It's a class-act all the way, from start to finish. Food, alcohol, corrective lens goggles, floatation devices...the list goes on and on. I can't put into words the level of excellence that this company delivers from start to finish. EVERY element is addressed and for two newbies who never did this kind of thing and are totally out of our comfort zone, this should give you a clue as to the totality of excellence that this company delivers.

In July, I participated in a turtle watching cruise tour that included lunch. In the morning, we relaxed at a sandbar, had lunch, watched the turtles, and then went snorkeling. There were people who spoke Japanese, so I was able to enjoy a fun time without worry.

However, there was no place to change, so I felt like I had to get on the bus while still wet. It might be a good idea to bring extra towels and be careful not to catch a cold on the bus.

7月にウミガメウォッチングクルーズランチ付のツアーに参加しました。
午前中は、サンドバーでのんびりし、ランチを挟んでウミガメを見て、その後シュノーケリングをしました。日本語を話せる人もいたし、安心して楽しい時間を過ごせました。

ただ、着替える場所がないため、帰りのバスは濡れたまま乗る感じでした。
多めにタオルをもって、バスの中で風邪をひかないよう気を付けたほうがいいかもしれません。

This time, I checked the tide schedule in advance and made a reservation.

On the day of the trip, unfortunately, the weather was terrible with heavy rain... We boarded the boat and first went to see the sea turtles. The sandbar we saw on the way to see the sea turtles was very beautiful. We were able to see several sea turtles, which was great.

After that, we headed to the sandbar... Huh?? The part of the sandbar that was above the water was much narrower than what we saw on the way to see the turtles??? While we were looking at the sea turtles, the tide came in over time, and we couldn't see the sandbar as much as we had hoped. On top of that, the weather was unfortunate...

I checked the tide schedule and chose a day with a big tide, but I learned that the timing of low tide is also very important. I hope there will be a day when I can try again.

今回、予め潮順をみて申込みました。

当日は、あいにくのお天気でどしゃぶり・・・
船に乗り、最初にウミガメを見に行きました。
ウミガメを見に行く際に見えたサンドバーは、とても綺麗に見えました。
ウミガメは、何匹も見えてとても良かったです。

その後、サンドバーへ。。。
あれれ？？カメを見に行く途中に見えたサンドバーよりもかなり海面に出ている部分が狭くなっている？？？
ウミガメを先に見に行っている間に、時間の経過とともに潮が満ちてきて思っていたほどのサンドバーを見ることができませんでした。
そのうえあいにくのお天気・・・

潮順を見て、大潮の日を選んで申し込みましたが、やはり干潮の時間もとても大事なことを知りました。
いつかまたリベンジできる日があるといいです。

What a fun day. The crew was courteous and intent on everyone having fun. There were families on our trip with very young children and some grandparents on board too. Everyone was in the water whether snokling, scub or snuba diving or just relaxing in tubes. I also didn't hear any complaints about the food. Service was very efficient. Everyone was satisfied!!

This is my second time participating. I was so moved last time that I kept thinking about wanting to go again for about a year and a half. Finally, my wish has come true. I'm very satisfied again this time. Right after returning home, I'm already thinking about when I can go next (laughs). Since they are wild dolphins, each experience is different, so no matter how many times I go, I never get bored and always want to go again. Of course, the dolphins are amazing, but the team at Aloha Kona Tours is truly wonderful. You can really feel their love for the ocean and dolphins. This time, out of the eight participants, five were repeat visitors, so I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. Thank you, Daisuke and Tsuyako. I will come again, so please take care of me!

２回目の参加です。
前回すごく感動してまたいつか行きたいと思い続けて約１年半。やっと念願叶いました。
今回も大満足。帰国してすぐ、次はいつ行けるかなと考えています（笑）
野生のイルカだから毎回違うので、何回行っても飽きることなく、また行きたいと思ってしまうんですよね。そして、イルカももちろん最高ですが、アロハコナツアーズのみなさんがほんとに素敵。本当に海・イルカが好きなんだな、と伝わってきます。今回は参加８人中５人がリピーターということで、この思いは私だけではないはず。
ダイスケさん・ツヤコさんありがとうございました。また行きますので、よろしくお願いします！

The early morning cruise was very pleasant with a nice breeze, and the one-and-a-half-hour journey to Lanai Island was quite comfortable. The cinnamon roll for breakfast was also delicious. The crew on board was very attentive.

On Lanai Island, I didn't participate in the island tour and spent about three hours at the beach. I didn't see any turtles, but I saw plenty of fish. You can rent beach chairs and mats at the beach.

On the way back, as mentioned in other reviews, the waves were higher and it was a bit more rocky than on the way there. They had prepared motion sickness medication after lunch, so I think it's a good idea for those who are concerned to take it. On the return trip, the crew served drinks, ice cream, and fruit. It was quite sunny on the way back, and many people chose to stay inside on the first floor of the boat instead of on the deck.

Before signing up, I thought the tour price was a bit high, but it was a well-organized tour, and I was very satisfied!

早朝のクルーズは風が気持ちよく、ラナイ島までの1時間半とても快適に過ごせました。朝食のシナモンロールも美味しかったです。船上ではクルーがいろいろと気を使ってくれます。
ラナイ島では島内ツアーには参加せず、ビーチで3時間ほど過ごしました。カメは見れませんでしたが、魚はたくさん見れました。ビーチでは、ビーチチェアとゴザも借りれます。
帰りは、他の方の口コミにもありましたが、行きよりも波が高く揺れます。酔い止めの薬もランチの後に準備してくれていましたので、心配な方は飲んで行ったらいいと思います。帰りも、ドリンク、アイスクリーム、フルーツ等、クルーがサーブしてくれます。帰りは日差し強く、デッキではなく、一階(?)の船内で過ごす方も多かったです。
申込む前は、ツアー料金が高いな～と思っていましたが、至れり尽くせりのツアーで満足です！

Sea turtle watching, going down to the sea for photo time, returning to the boat once to put on snorkeling gear, and heading back to the sea again. We had plenty of time and really enjoyed it. I had checked the low tide times on the website, so everything was perfect. When we were leaving, the afternoon tour group was arriving, but the sandy beach had already sunk, so I think it's essential to check the tide schedule before booking! We saw a lot of fish, and my husband was very satisfied. I only used a digital camera on the boat and took photos with my iPhone covered. Many people were without cameras on the water, but the scenery is so beautiful that I think it's worth bringing one. You can't press the shutter underwater, but I was able to capture a lot of fish on video. Tips are not forcibly requested; I think a small amount is fine. We were able to return to the hotel by 11:30, so we made good use of our time. I definitely want to recommend this to my friends!

海亀ウォッチング、海へ降りて写真タイム、1度船へ戻りシュノーケリング装着してもう1度海へ。
時間も十分とっていただいており、満喫できました。
サイトで干潮時間も調べていたのでバッチリでした。
帰る時、午後のツアーの方が来られていましたが、もう砂浜は沈んでしまっていたので、申込前に必ず満ち引きを調べた方がいいと思います！
魚もたくさん見れて、旦那も大満足でした。
デジカメは船上だけにして、iPhoneカバーつけて写真撮影しました。
水上ではカメラ無しの方も多かったですが、本当に景色が綺麗なのでぜひ用意した方がいいと思います。
水中はシャッターが押せませんが、ムービーでたくさん魚を撮影できました☆
チップは無理に要求もされません。気持ち程度で大丈夫だと思います。
しっかり11:30にホテルに戻れたので時間も有効活用できました。
ぜひ友人にもおすすめしたいと思います♪

Since deciding to go to Hawaii in July a year ago, I searched for the day with the lowest tide during my itinerary and made a reservation. The water level dropped to my ankles, and it truly felt like a heavenly sea! I was warmly welcomed by many honu (sea turtles) of all sizes! I even spotted a honu resting among the corals while snorkeling. I also enjoyed paddle surfing and canoeing! The sandwiches for lunch were delicious!

7月にハワイ行きを決めた１年前から、行程内の一番潮位が低い日を探し、予約しました。
くるぶし位まで海面が下がり、ホントに天国の海！
ホヌにも大歓迎され大小たくさん会いに来てくれました！
シュノーケリングでも、珊瑚の間で寝ている？ホヌを見かけました。
パドルサーフィン・カヌーも楽しめました！
お昼のサンドイッチ美味しかった！

The wonderful views from the sandbar and the sea turtle watch were amazing. The BBQ lunch was a hamburger, but it was a very delicious burger. Above all, encountering sea turtles while snorkeling was the highlight. Swimming with the sea turtles I had longed for was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend it. The guides were also friendly and likable. Thank you very much.

サンドバーの素晴らしい景色とウミガメウォッチ。BBQランチはハンバーガーでしたがとても美味しいバーガーでした。なにより本格的シュノーケルでウミガメに遭遇。念願のウミガメと泳げたことが最高によかったです。絶対お勧めです。
ガイドの皆さんもフレンドリーで好感がもてます。ありがとうございました。

I participated at the beginning of July! The sea was clear that day, and I was overwhelmed with joy as I encountered dolphins multiple times! The Hawaiian staff were friendly, and I had a great time.

However, one thing I was dissatisfied with was the photos. There was a dedicated photographer on the boat who took most of the pictures (since we had to store valuables below deck to avoid getting them wet). Because of that, we didn't take any photos ourselves, thinking we could purchase them later. However, just before the tour ended... all the photos were bundled together for a total of $65! What?! That's way too expensive!!! It's almost half the cost of the tour. Most of the photos were probably unnecessary, and I couldn't justify spending that much (although quite a few people did buy them). It felt like a rip-off, and that was really disappointing since I ended up with almost no photos. If it weren't for that, I would have given it five stars.

7月頭に参加しました！
海がその日は澄んでいて、しかもイルカにも何度も巡り会えて感無量でした！ハワイアンのスタッフの方も気さくで、
楽しい時間を過ごせました。

ただ、一つ不満だったのが写真です。船の上では専属のカメラマンがいて、ほとんどの写真をカメラマンが収めてくれます(船の上では濡れるといけないのでデッキの下に貴重品等はしまいます)。そのため、自分たちで全然写真を撮っていなかったし、
あとで購入できるから…とばかり思っていました。しかし、ツアー終了間際…写真は全てセットになっていて全部で65ドル、
、！？？高すぎ！！！ツアー代金の半額近いですよね。きっと不要な写真がほとんどなのに、そんな金額掛けられませんでした(結構買ってる方いらっしゃいましたが)。ぼったくり感満載で、それだけが残念でした、手元に残った写真ほぼなしですからね。それさえなければ星５個でした。

First of all, Molokini Island had excellent water clarity. There are various comments about the lack of fish, but there were times when schools of fish came up to the surface, so I think it depends on the timing. While it’s true that there were more species around the Black Rock area, if you look closely, you can still find over ten species quite easily.

However, since the water is a bit deep, you might be at a slight distance from the fish at the bottom. That said, if you go closer to the shore, the water gets shallower, and because the clarity is high, you can see the bottom well, which is enjoyable in its own way.

I experienced snuba, but on this tour, there wasn’t time for regular snorkeling at Molokini if you were doing snuba, so those who want to snorkel at Molokini should keep this in mind.

After Molokini, we went to Turtle Town, where there were relatively fewer fish, but we were able to see turtles. It seems that Turtle Town can have strong currents on some days, making it inaccessible.

The tour itself mainly had foreign guests. The captain was a Japanese person who spoke English, but this was coincidental, and I think it changes from day to day (also, everything is primarily conducted in English). If you have no understanding of English at all, it might be a bit challenging, but if you understand a little, I think it’s not a problem at all. Additionally, the crew was very friendly, and I was satisfied with the food included.

まず、モロキニ島は透明度抜群でした。魚が少ないとか色々なコメントもありますが、水面に魚群が上がってくることもあり、タイミング次第かと思います。種類等は確かにブラックロック周辺などの方が沢山みられましたが、よく探せばそれでも10種以上はすぐ見つかるかと思います。
ただ、少し水深があるので、底の方の魚には若干距離があるかもしれません。とはいえ、岸辺に行けば水深は浅くなりますし、そもそも透明度が高いので底の方もよく見えてそれはそれで楽しいです。
当方はスヌーバを体験したのですが、今回のツアーでは、モロキニでスヌーバを行う場合は通常のスノーケリングをモロキニで行う時間はありませんでしたので、モロキニでスノーケリングをしたいと考えている人はご留意下さい。
モロキニの後にタートルタウンにいきましたが、こちらは比較的魚は少ないものの、カメには会うことができました。タートルタウンは日によっては流れが強く、行けない場合もあるようです。
ツアー自体は、外国のお客さんがメインでした。船長は英語を喋る日本の方でしたが、これはたまたまで、日によって変わると思います（また、基本は英語だけで全て行われています）。英語が全くダメな方は若干ハードルが高いかもしれませんが、多少わかるのであれば全然問題はないと思います。また、クルーは大変親切でしたし、ご飯も含め満足しています。

I was able to see a giant manta up close! The manta was so close that it almost touched my wetsuit, and it spun around slowly several times. The sight of its wide-open mouth was so impressive that I felt like I might get sucked in. I also participated in a dolphin tour in addition to this one, and both were amazing experiences!!

On the tour, we arrived at the manta spot by boat before sunset, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset as well. After sunset, we entered the water and waited for the manta to come while holding onto a bar with LED lights. First, a lot of plankton gathered, and then, after a while, a large manta appeared to eat the plankton. I was moved by the intensity that was different from an aquarium!! I’ll include a video I shot with my GoPro during the tour (the manta appears in the middle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAtyJxeQiUw).

Although the sea was dark, the captain was always watching from the boat, and since we were holding onto the bar, I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind.

The night sea can get cold even with a wetsuit, so it might be a good idea to bring a warm hoodie or light down jacket to wear after swimming. If you're worried about seasickness, it might be good to have some motion sickness medication as well.

The fantastical sight of the large mantas is still etched in my memory. My husband was also very surprised that something he had only dreamed of and thought could only be experienced through diving could be experienced while snorkeling! I’m really glad I participated in this tour on the Big Island.

巨大なマンタを本当に間近でみることができました！マンタは私のウエットスーツに触れそうなほどの距離で、何度かゆっくりと回転しました。マンタの大きく開いた口に吸い込まれるのではないかと思うほど大迫力でした。このツアーの他にイルカツアーにも参加しましたが、どちらも最高の体験でした！！

ツアーでは、日が沈む前に船でマンタのスポットに到着し、美しい夕陽もみることができました。日没後に海に入り、LEDライトがついたバーに掴まってマンタが来るのを待ちました。まず最初にたくさんのプランクトンが集まってきて、その後しばらくするとプランクトンを食べに大きなマンタが現れました。水族館とは違った迫力に感動しました！！このツアー中、Goproで撮影した動画（中盤にマンタが登場します。https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAtyJxeQiUw）を参考に載せておきます。

暗い海ですが、船長さんが常に船から見ていてくれますし、バーにつかまっているので、安心して楽しむことができました。

夜の海はウエットスーツを着ても冷えてくるので、泳いだ後に羽織れるよう暖かいパーカーかライトダウンなどを持っていくといいかもしれません。船酔いが心配な方は酔い止めもあるといいかと思います。

大きなマンタ達の幻想的な光景が今も目に焼き付いています。主人もこれまで夢にみていたこと、ダイビングでしかできないと思っていたことが、シュノーケルで体験できたことにとても驚いていました！ハワイ島でこのツアーに参加して本当によかったです。