All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I was not good at entering the sea, or rather, I was scared, so I had never gone underwater. However, I decided to participate while I am still healthy and celebrating my 70th birthday. We encountered a pod of dolphins offshore. I forgot their name, but they were small dolphins, and there were some with their young. After that, I had my first snorkeling experience near the shore. I was taught how to use the equipment and jumped in. Once I got used to my breathing, I felt more relaxed. Unfortunately, I ended up taking out my contact lenses. I was worried about seawater getting into my goggles, but the inside of the goggles didn't fill with seawater. I could see the fish clearly when they came close, but the ones farther away were blurry. Thanks to our guide Ken, I was able to enjoy myself without drowning. I also enjoyed a turkey sandwich and corn chips. Next time, I am thinking of trying snorkeling a little closer to the shore. The boat, the new Poseidon, had a warm shower and the view from the upper deck was fantastic.

海に入るのが苦手というか、怖いのもあり海中に入ることがなかったのですが、古稀を迎えて元気なうちに体験しておこうと参加しました。沖合でイルカの群れに遭遇。名前は忘れましたが小型のイルカで親子連れもいました。そのあと岸の近くで初シュノーケル。使い方を教えてもらい、飛び込みました。息使いになれると余裕も生まれました。残念だったのはコンタクトレンズを外してしまったこと。水中眼鏡に海水が入ることを心配したのですが、眼鏡の中が海水だらけにはなりませんでした。魚が近づいてくるとよく見えるのですが、遠いところの魚はボンヤリ。ガイドのケンさんのおかげで溺れることなく楽しめました。ターキーのサンドイッチ、コーンチップスもおいしくいただきました。今度はもう少し岸に近いところでシュノーケリング体験を考えています。船は新しいポセイドン号で温水シャワーや上部のデッキからの景色が最高でした。

From the boat, I was able to see sea turtles up close, and I also saw several while snorkeling. They scattered food, which attracted many fish.
It was a bit disappointing that the sea was a little murky, probably because it was an afternoon trip.
The staff were very kind, and it was a fun experience.

船の上からも海亀が近くで見ることができ、シュノーケルでも何匹も見ることができました。エサをまいてくれたので、沢山の魚が寄って来てくれていました。
午後便だからか、海が少し濁っていたのが残念でした。
スタッフの方々もとても親切で楽しい体験ができました。

Just friendly crew who delivered what they said they would.

I was prepared for everything to be in English, but the speaking speed was fast and it was hard to hear due to the sound of the waves, so it was quite challenging to understand. Despite that, the crew members were very kind and listened to my broken English questions. It was an interesting experience to ride in a traditional canoe. I was also glad to see several mantas!

全て英語なのは覚悟の上でしたが、話すスピード早い&波の音でよく聞こえないので理解するのがなかなか大変でした。そんななかでも、つたない英語の質問を聞いてくれたり親切にしてくださってクルーの方はとても良い方でした。
伝統的なカヌーにも乗れて面白い体験でした。
マンタも何匹も見れて良かったです！

The crew for Hawea deserved an extra round of applause. They are the epitome of friendly professionals. The day we did our snorkel trip, it was a bit choppy due to a storm that had passed the previous night. Unfortunately, it left several passengers pretty sick. The crew did an excellent job taking care of everyone, and making sure everyone stayed safe!

Our experience on the boat was fantastic! The vessel was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The service was exceptional—staff members were attentive, frequently checking in to offer drinks and clear dishes. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend it!

My husband and I had a great time snorkeling, kayaking, and SUP. It was the first time we experienced these kind of activities. The staff were very helpful and kind. Loved the live music! I think everyone should experience this at least once in their life time. This was definitely the highlight of our one week long trip to Oahu!!

We participated as a family and everyone, regardless of age or gender, had a great time. There were first-timers for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling, but we were able to try them with confidence. I believe this was thanks to the staff's smiles and kind support.

ファミリーでの参加でしたが老若男女を問わず楽しめました
カヤック、サップ、シュノーケルの初めての者もいましたが、安心してトライ出来ました
これはスタッフの笑顔と親切な対応のおかげだと思います

Everything ran on time, the boat was clean and functioned properly. The crew was great; very fun and engaging. The crew provided a lot of local information/history. The water is just a little on the cold side, so a sun/swim shirt or a wet suit top may be a good idea. If you don’t want to use community snorkels, you may want to bring your own.

This was our favorite excursion of all times!! The crew were awesome and very patient with our whole group. The water was cold but once I got use to it i was fine. There were 10 of us. I highly recommend doing this!!! 10 out of 10

I checked the tide forecast and went at the time when it was supposed to be 0m, but the water depth at the site was 50-60cm. I had a decent time with the floaties and SAP. The staff was friendly, and there were explanations in Japanese on the boat, so I had no worries at all.

潮位予測をみて0mの時間に行きましたが、現場は50-60cmの水深でした。
浮き輪やSAPでまぁまぁ楽しめました。スタッフはフレンドリーで、船内では日本語での説明もあり、何も不安はありませんでした。

Captain Bob's was great and the crew was fantastic. Volleyball on the sand bar was so much fun!

The live performance during the trip was amazing! The ability to switch between stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling at my own pace and do as much as I wanted was also a great attraction.

行き帰りでしてくださった生演奏が最高でした！サップにカヤック、シュノーケリングと、全て自分の好きなタイミングで切り替えられて、好きなだけできるのも魅力です。

Wonderful day with my Daughter playing volleyball and paddle boarding.

The pick-up and drop-off to the hotel were handled by a reliable driver, which gave me peace of mind. The goggles, snorkel, and float wetsuit I borrowed were also easy to use. I am very satisfied.

お迎えも返りのホテルまでの送りも、あんしんしまかせられる良いドライバーでした。
お借りしゴーグル、シュノーケル、フロートウエットスーツも、使いやすかったです。
大満足です。

There was singing, services like spam rice balls, hula dancing, and a lot of other activities besides sea turtle snorkeling, which made it enjoyable! Having a Japanese guide eased my worries. The sea was also very beautiful.

However, reflecting on my experience, I had never gotten seasick before, so I didn't take any motion sickness medication, but the boat rocked quite a bit and I started to feel unwell. I think it would have been better to take the medication. Perhaps reading the lyrics while singing contributed to my nausea as well. My husband and son went up to the second floor of the boat and said they really enjoyed feeling like they were driving the boat, so I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I could have done that too...

歌あり、スパムおにぎりなどのサービスあり、フラダンスもありで、ウミガメシュノーケリング以外のものも盛りだくさんで、楽しめました！！日本人ガイドさんがいてくれたので不安もありませんでした。海もとてもキレイ。
ただ自分への反省として、今まで酔ったことがなかったので酔い止めは飲まなかったのですが、結構船が揺れて気分が悪くなってしまいました。酔い止めは飲んだ方がよかったかなと思いました。もしかしたら、歌を歌う時に文字を読んだのも、酔いに繋がったのかも。夫と息子は船の2階に上がって、自分が船を運転している気分になってとても楽しめたと言っていたので、それも出来たらもっと楽しめたな…と思いました。

It was exactly as I imagined, the best. It was a bit unclear what the tipping norms were, but even those who aren't confident in their physical strength can enjoy it enough. SAP is difficult...

想像通り最高でした。チップの相場が分かりづらかったですが、体力に自信がない人も十分楽しめます。SAPは難しい…。

The crew was awesome, music awesome, had so much fun with my family tubing and playing volleyball. Highly recommend

Ashlyn was a great tour guide! Pointed out many animals and very knowledgeable and so funny!

We participated as a family of six, including our young children. On the way to the sandbar, we spotted a few honu (sea turtles) here and there. We were able to see a heart-shaped reef, and it was a pleasant cruise while enjoying snacks and drinks on board.

After arriving at the sandbar, we split into two groups (maybe depending on the number of participants?), and we alternated between snorkeling tours and activities in two sessions. I thought snorkeling would be just one of the activities, but it felt more like a full tour, so it seemed challenging for those who aren't good swimmers. However, our children, who are not yet confident swimmers, borrowed bodyboards with windows to peek underwater and participated while being pushed by their parents, so they could enjoy it too. We saw many honu here as well.

The activities included canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and floating rings, among others, which was great to experience. Unfortunately, due to our travel schedule, we were there during a neap tide, but we chose a plan that coincided with low tide, so the water level was just knee to thigh deep, which was perfect for paddleboarding and canoeing!

At first, I thought the participation fee was a bit high, but it turned out to be a very satisfying day with the rare experience of seeing many honu.

子供(未就学児)と両親を含め家族6人で参加しました。
サンドバーに向かう最中からホヌ(ウミガメ)がチラホラ。ハート型のリーフも見る事ができ、船上でお菓子や飲み物を楽しみながらの気持ち良いクルージングでした。
サンドバー到着後は、2つのグループに別れ(参加人数にもよるのかな？)、前後半でシュノーケリングツアーとアクティビティを交代してやる感じでした。シュノーケリングはアクティビティの中の一つかと思いきや、ガッツリとツアーのような感じで泳ぐので、泳ぎが苦手な方は大変そうでした。でも、まだ泳ぎも得意とは言えない我が家の子供達は、最初からシュノーケルは使わず、水中を覗ける窓付きのボディボード(?)を借りて、それを親が押しながら参加出来たので、子供でも楽しめました。ここでもホヌが沢山見れました。
アクティビティはカヌーやサップ、浮き輪などなど、、色々体験出来て良かったです。
今回、旅程の関係で残念ながら小潮の時期でしたが、干潮の時間にツアーが重なる日とプランを選んだので、水位は膝〜もも位の深さで、サップやカヌーをやるにはちょうど良かったです！
最初は参加費が高いかなぁと思いましたが、たくさんのホヌに会える貴重な体験も出来て、大満足な1日になりました。

The weather was wonderful, and I was lucky enough to see whales, dolphins, and turtles. Our guide Yuji, along with Nora and Captain Warren, were all very kind and made the experience enjoyable. During snorkeling, I was able to see several green sea turtles. I was worried about seasickness, but I took some motion sickness medication beforehand, so I didn't have any major issues.

お天気にも恵まれ、幸運にもクジラ·イルカ·カメの全てを観ることができました。
ガイドのYUJIさんをはじめ、ノラさん、ウォーレン船長も皆さん親切で楽しめました。シュノーケルでも、アオウミガメも数匹見られました。船酔いが心配でしたが、酔い止めを飲んで行ったので特に問題なかったです。

I felt reassured because there were staff members who could speak Japanese and provided explanations.
As it was February, the water temperature was low and it was cold.
While snorkeling, there were many large sea turtles resting on the coral and swimming gracefully.

The water level was about knee-deep.

The bus guide kindly stopped by a famous malasada shop on the way back, making it a very satisfying tour.

日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいて説明してくださるので安心でした。
2月とだけあって水温は低めで寒かったです。
シュノーケルは大きなウミガメが沢山いて珊瑚でおやすみやら優雅に泳いでいました。

水位は膝下くらいまでありました。

バスガイドさんが　帰りに有名なマラサダ屋に立ち寄ってくださり大変満足したツアーでした。

Snorkeling at the coral reef was amazing; I saw a lot of sea turtles and was able to swim right next to them. I was a bit nervous about snorkeling during the pre-briefing, but the time spent was not too long, and we all swam together, so even someone like me, who isn't very confident in swimming, had no problems. It was great that there were plenty of rice balls, snacks, and drinks prepared on the boat.

サンゴ礁のところでのシュノーケリングはウミガメがたくさん見れましたし、すぐ近くで泳ぐこともできました。シュノーケリングは事前説明で少しビビッていましたが、時間もそれほど長くなく、結構皆さんで固まって泳いでいったので、泳ぎにあまり自信がない私でも問題なかったです。船でのおにぎりやお菓子、飲み物など十分用意されていて良かったです。

I was able to meet dolphins up close, and it was incredibly moving. Usually, they swim by quickly, but this time the dolphins swam slowly right next to us. 🥰 Last time I participated, I encountered a rare number of dolphins, but this time, my 6-year-old grandchild was also very moved by the dolphins swimming so close to us. 💕 With the support of the staff, I was able to snorkel safely and even meet a sea turtle, making it the best tour experience. 🥰 Thank you very much! 💕 I definitely want to participate again. 👍

とっても近くでイルカさんたちに出会えて
すごく感動しました。
いつもは早く通り過ぎてしまうそうですが
すごく近くをゆっくり泳いでくれたイルカさんたち🥰
以前参加させていただいた時もすごいレアな数のイルカさんたちと出会えたのですが
今回は、とても近くで泳ぐイルカさんたちとの遭遇で6歳の孫もとても感動していました💕
スタッフの皆さんにサポートしてもらって
安心してシュノーケルもできてウミガメにも会えて最高のツアーを満喫できました🥰
ありがとうございました💕
また、ぜひ参加したいと思います👍

The crew & live music and especially our little speed boat driver were all authentically kind and made our experience the best they possibly could.

It was my first time on a bumper tube. It was more thrilling and exciting than any roller coaster. I also really enjoyed chatting with the Japanese female staff member.

人生初のバンパーチューブでした。どんなジェットコースターよりもスリリングでエキサイティングでした。日本人女性のスタッフの方との談話もとても楽しかったです。

The staff was great the ride was great but I was under the impression that we were going to see more turtle on a remote island and have the access to see them basking on land. We did not see many turtles but we saw a lot of pretty fish.

Captain Alan and Casey were exceptional guides and we had the best time. Captain Alan helped my non swimming husband snorkel and experience we never thought we could have together. We saw so many fish and turtles and the sand bar was beautiful. All the gear was in great condition and the crew was fun and friendly. I would do this again a hundred times over.

This time, my 9-year-old son, my husband, my mother-in-law in her 70s, and I participated together. The reception was a bit hard to find as it was located inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, across from the ABC Store. However, when I showed the voucher to the hotel staff, they kindly directed me to the reception area. When the time came, the staff gave a brief explanation (in all English), and then we all walked to the dock to board the boat. We were the only Japanese participants, which made us a bit anxious, but there were people from various countries joining us.

Once on the boat, the friendly staff explained snorkeling and talked to us in English. They patiently taught us how to inflate the life jackets, put on the fins, and wear the masks. As we listened to the explanations, we quickly arrived at the snorkeling spot and jumped into the sea! The beautiful ocean and numerous fish were amazing, and we even saw about five sea turtles up close! It was so close that it was surprising!

Additionally, soft drinks (like cola and Hawaiian drinks) and snacks were available for free, so we could eat whenever we felt a bit hungry.

After finishing snorkeling, we didn’t head back immediately but went sailing further out. We enjoyed many scenic views, even reaching the backside of Diamond Head. Sitting on the netting part of the boat while sailing was fantastic. We even spotted a whale, albeit briefly!

We had a very fulfilling time with snorkeling followed by sailing.

Here are some tips for those who will experience this:
1. If you are prone to motion sickness, be cautious as the boat can sway, and the waves during snorkeling can be intense. (I actually took motion sickness medication, but I still felt quite sick and had to return to the boat early. My son and husband, however, did not get sick and enjoyed the entire time.)
2. There are many other tours at the snorkeling spots, so there is a risk of getting separated if you get too absorbed in snorkeling. I made sure to stay close to our boat's staff.
3. Beginners in snorkeling may need to have some stamina. Fortunately, we were okay since we had some experience, but for first-timers, the wave height and moving to different spots might be challenging. However, it was nice that we could choose to return to the boat whenever we wanted.

I’ve mentioned three points, but overall, I am very satisfied!

今回、9歳の息子と私たち夫婦、70代ばあばの4人で参加しました。
受付はアウトリガーリーフワイキキビーチリゾートのホテル入って奥の方のABCストアの向かい側で初めてだと分かりずらいかもですが、ホテルのスタッフの方にバウチャー見せたら受付の場所を教えてもらえました。時間になるとスタッフの方が軽く説明をして（オール英語）、その後みんなで船着場まで歩き船に乗りました。日本人は私たちだけで不安でしたが、みなさん色々な国から参加されていました。
船に乗ると気さくなスタッフの方がシュノーケリングの説明や、色々英語で話してくれました。
ライフジャケットの空気の入れ方や、フィンの付け方、マスクの付け方など丁寧に教えてくれました。
説明を聞いているとすぐにシュノーケリングスポットにつき、いざ海へ！
綺麗な海とたくさんの魚、お目当ての海亀も五匹ほど間近で見れました！近すぎてびっくりするくらい！！
また、ソフトドリンク（コーラやハワイアンドリンク）や、スナックはフリーで食べれるので小腹が空いた時自由に食べれました。

最後シュノーケリングが終わった後はすぐに戻らず、さらに沖の方はセイリング。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側の方までいきたくさんの景色を楽しめました。やっとの網の部分に座ってのセーリングも最高でした。
最後に少しでしたがクジラも見えました！
シュノーケリングの、後のセーリングでとても充実した時間が過ごせました。

以下体験する方へのアドバイス
1、乗り物酔いする方は中々船の揺れや、シュノーケリングの、波も激しいので気おつけてください。（実際私は酔い止め飲みましたが途中で酔いがひどくなり先に船に戻りました。※息子や夫は酔わないので終始楽しんでいました。）
2、他のツアーがスポットにたくさんいるのでシュノーケリングに、没頭するとはぐれる危険性があります。こまめに自分の船のスタッフさんを連れての近くにいるようにしました。
3、シュノーケリング初心者は体力が必要かも。幸い私たちはシュノーケリングをしていたので大丈夫でしたが、初めての方だと波の高さや、スポットに毎回移動するのが困難かも
でも、船に戻りたくなったら先に戻っていいのでそこは自由で自身の判断でよかったです

3点書きましたが総合的には大満足です！

My family had a great time, it is early in the morning so just make sure to have your muscles read nice and early!