All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We loved our trip from Maui to Lanai on this snorkeling cruise. The boat was a great size for the trip between the two islands. It was very clean and nice. The crew were all very helpful and friendly. We felt very confident in their abilities. They were all very knowledgeable about the trip and animal life that we encountered. The food was great, we loved having breakfast provided since we had to get up and be at the harbor so early. We were kind of disappointed to not see any dolphins. We felt like we had been told we would circle back to a specific point where dolphins are usually seen and that didn't happen. We were just taken back to Maui as soon as the second snorkeling stop had been made. Maybe we misunderstood what would happen there. Overall it was a great trip and a super fun way to spend the day.

We had a very nice time on the our snorkeling excursion from Maui to the island of Lanai. The crew was very helpful, especially to our inexperienced snorkelers in our family. The food they prepared was good and there were plenty of drinks offered to keep us hydrated. I thought the crew was very helpful and were open to answering questions we had and also provided some nice insights on all of the islands. The coral reefs they took us to were very vibrant and the visibility was very clear. I was a little disappointed in the lack of variety in the fish we saw and we did not see any dolphin that day. All in all it was a very nice day and a nice change of pace.

Both my husband and 10 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Although I struggled with motion-sickness (while waiting for our turn to go down), once I was underwater, what an amazing experience that was!! My 10-year old who had to stand (she is just little above 4 feet) didn't mind that at all. She really enjoyed the experience, and begged us to go back again. So we will do this again when we visit Oahu next time. Not far from the shore, but the nature was just magnificent. The way nature and animals peacefully coexist with humans just catalyzed our Hawaii experience, and this adventure was well worth the cost! The staff was also very professional, and knowledgeable. Only if they cautioned us about motion sickness earlier on ;-)

I signed up on a whim the day before, but this became the most enjoyable activity of my trip to Hawaii. I was moved by the fact that these were wild dolphins, not trained ones.

前日に思いつきで申し込んだのですが、これが今回のハワイ旅行で一番楽しいアクティビティになりました。飼いならされたイルカではなく野生のイルカという点が感動しました。

I participated with my mother on our first trip to Hawaii. It was a bit cloudy, but we had a great time. The snacks were very delicious, and everyone was friendly, which made my mother very happy.

初めてのハワイで、母と参加しました。ちょっと曇り気味だったけど、とても楽しかったです。軽食もとてもおいしく、皆さんフレンドリーで母もとても喜んでいました。

We have a family of 7 and everyone was extremely excited to go. 3 of us had experienced the Snuba back in March. It was awesome that the crew remembered us. We were treated exceptionally well. The crew sat with those that were a bit apprehensive about the Snuba and created a relaxed atmosphere and worked with them and made it just as enjoyable for them. It was awesome! We have two 12 year olds and they did a wonderful job. We saw Dolphins, turtles and tons of fish. We would recommend this adventure to anyone and would gladly do it again and again. Hats off to the crew!!

As someone who is not good at swimming, I was nervous until it started, but the instructor explained everything in Japanese, allowing me to have this first experience. It felt like a different world when fish came to eat the bait from my hand and beautiful fish swam right in front of me. Since I participated with my child, we were able to walk along the ocean floor together, which was very considerate. I am thrilled to have had such a wonderful experience.

泳ぎが苦手な私は始まるまでドキドキでしたが、インストラクターの方が日本語でも説明してくれて初体験する事が出来ました。海中で魚が手元の餌を食べに来てくれたり目の前をきれいな魚が群れているのは別世界。親子での参加でしたので、気を利かして三人で並んで海底散歩出来ました。良い体験できて感激です

Sailing and snorkeling was really cool the boat is really nice and the ones in charge are funny and in good spirit

I participated with my five-year-old son. The staff were very friendly and entertaining. This is my third time participating, and every time, it's amazing to see my son’s skills improving. Thank you so much! We were able to see a sea turtle again this time (my five-year-old son was very excited, as he always is).

The lunch served on the boat was also very delicious! There were ham sandwiches, cookie potato chips, fruits, waffles, and salad—much more luxurious than I expected! We couldn't go snorkeling yet, so we stayed behind, but they lent us floaties and allowed us to play leisurely after snorkeling. They even provided a bodyboard for kids that lets you see underwater, and my son had a great time playing with it! Meanwhile, I enjoyed my lunch while watching them.

I highly recommend this! I believe families with small children can enjoy it thoroughly!

五歳の息子と二人で参加しました^^
スタッフの方はとっても気さくで楽しませてくれます。
三回目の参加ですが参加する度に当たり前の事ですが息子のできる事が増えていくのでいつもとっても楽しませて頂いてます。ありがとうございます！
今回もウミガメも見れましたし(参加する度に毎回見れていますが五歳になった息子は大興奮)
船の上で食べるlunchもとっても美味しいです^^
ハムサンドやクッキーポテトチップス、フルーツ、ワッフル、サラダ、思っているよりもきっととっても豪華です！
シュノーケリングはまだ出来なかったのでわたし達は残り組でしたが……
浮き輪を貸してくれたり、シュノーケリングが終わったあともゆっくりと遊ぶ時間もあり、子供用の海の中が見えるボディーボード？
を貸してくださり息子と遊んでくれました！
その間私はそれを眺めながらゆっくりlunchを……
ほんとうにオススメです！
小さなお子様連れでも、十分に楽しめると思います！

The weather was clear, so the sea was beautifully blue! I couldn't clearly spot the sea turtles, but the guide was calling out directions to everyone.

I was also impressed by the schools of fish while snorkeling! However, it was quite cold when we got out of the water, so a towel change is a must!

晴れていたので海も青くきれいでした！
ウミガメも私ははっきり見つけられなかったですが
ガイドさんが何時の方向ー！とみなさんに声をかけ教えてくれていました。

シュノーケリングも魚の列が見えたりと感動しました！
ただやはり海から上がると寒かったので
タオル着替え必須です！

We are not used to traveling abroad, so we have a lot of worries. The main concerns were: 1) clothing, 2) belongings & luggage, 3) temperature, and 4) snorkeling. Additionally, I have some other thoughts.

1) Clothing
I wore a swimsuit with a rash guard on top and quick-drying pants that are 3/4 length. Long skirts were seen here and there. Even those in long pants were relaxed and free. There were various styles, including half shorts and hot pants, and some people wrapped towels around themselves. Most men wore knee-length swimsuits. On the way back, you can just lay down your towel and ride the bus as is. There are no designated changing areas, but you can change in the restroom.

2) Belongings & luggage
There is zero security. Rings and other small items can easily be lost, so newlyweds should be careful. There are no opportunities to use credit cards; cash for tips should suffice. You can store your belongings under the chairs, but seawater can drip from those sitting on the chairs, so they may get wet. Avoid fabric items. If you wrap your towel and change of clothes in plastic, you should be fine. I brought my passport but didn’t use it. I regretted not bringing a towel for the return bus, as it was very cold. With the air conditioning, I felt like I was in training with wet hair and a wet swimsuit. It was freezing. I went straight to the bath when I got back to the hotel.

3) Temperature
On June 13, it was sunny and perfect. It seems it was a bit cold at the sandbar a little while ago. This time of year is ideal, but it can get too hot later on, which can drain your energy due to direct sunlight.

4) Snorkeling
My 65-year-old mother did not participate and waited on the boat. I snorkeled for the first time. There were striped fish, but no colorful ones, and since there was no food, they didn’t come close, but I was satisfied. I think it lasted about 10 minutes, which was just right considering it was my first time and my mother was waiting alone on the boat. In addition to the life jackets provided to everyone, there was also a long floating stick. With the life jacket, I was able to relax and enjoy the underwater view.

That sums up my concerns and the results.

Regarding the flow after boarding, we stayed at the turtle spot and searched for turtles from the boat → arrived at the sandbar, got off and wandered around (taking photos individually and getting photos taken) → returned to the boat to prepare for snorkeling → moved to the snorkeling area. Since the boat doesn’t move, those who don’t snorkel can wander around the sandbar → snorkeling → return to the boat → lunch while heading back.

It’s best to board early. If there are many participants, good seats will be gone. The interior of the boat is recommended for those who don’t want to get sunburned. However, you can only see the sea from the sides and back of the boat. After snorkeling, I recommend returning to the boat without lingering. Everyone pays the same amount, and while we want to enjoy ourselves equally, others are others. No one will give up a good seat. Let’s enjoy ourselves while maintaining basic manners and asserting ourselves.

Turtles. They showed up here and there.

Restrooms. There are supposedly two on the boat, but I recommend using the ones at the port to avoid wasting time. They were cleaner than restrooms in Japanese stations or parks. We didn’t use the boat’s restroom, but unlike in Japan, they use a pump system for flushing, and paper should be disposed of in the trash.

Food and drink. Soft drinks were provided upon boarding. After snorkeling, we had sandwiches (ham and cheese) and about 7-8 pieces of something like Doritos, along with warm tea. I thought it was a bit shabby, but considering I had just swum for 10 minutes, the sandwiches and Doritos were delicious, especially since we could eat them casually on the boat. With many participants, I think it was best to have something we could sit down and eat calmly. The warm tea

海外に慣れた2人じゃないので心配が山ほど。
心配だった主なことは①服装②持ち物&荷物③気温④シュノーケリング。あとその他、思ったことなど。
①服装
水着に上はラッシュガード、下は9分丈の乾きやすいパンツ。長いスカートはチラホラ。長いパンツでも浮くこともなく皆さん自由&ラフ。下はハーフパンツ、ホットパンツの丈、バスタオルを巻いている人と様々でした。男性は膝丈の水着の方ばかりでした。
帰りは持参したタオルを敷けばそのままバスに乗れます。
着替える専用の場所はありませんが、トイレで着替えることができます。

②持ち物&荷物
セキュリティはゼロです。指輪とか落としやすいそうです。新婚さん注意。クレカを使う場面はありません。チップ分のキャッシュのみで良いと思います。イスの下に荷物を入れますが海水が椅子に座った人からつたって入ってしまうので濡れます。布製は避けましょう。タオルや着替えはビニールに包めば大丈夫です。パスポートも持っていきましたが使いません。私は帰りのバスが非常に寒かったのでバスタオルを持っていけば良かったと後悔しました。エアコンが効いているので髪も水着も濡れた状態では、修行している気分でした。極寒。ホテルについてお風呂に直行したくらい。

③気温
6/13晴れており最適でした。
少し前はサンドバーでも寒かったようです。これからの時期が最適で、その先になって暑すぎると直射日光で体力を消耗してしまうそうです。

④シュノーケリング
65歳の母は不参加で船で待ってました。
初めてシュノーケリングをしました。シマシマの魚はいましたが、カラフルな魚はいなく、また餌も無いので近くに来ることはありませんでしたが満足できました。10分程度だったと思いますが初めてであること、母が船で1人でまっていることを考えると10分という時間はちょうど良かったです。
全員に配備されるライフジャケット以外に、長い棒状の浮きもあり。ライフジャケットがあるので、リラックスして海中を見ることが出来ました。

以上が、心配していた事と結果です。その他について。

乗船してからの流れは、亀スポットにとどまり、船上から亀をみんなで探す→サンドバーに到着、降りてウロウロする(それぞれで写真を撮る、撮っても貰える)→船に戻ってシュノーケリングの準備→降りてシュノーケリングの場所に移動。船は動かないのでシュノーケリングしない人はサンドバーをウロウロしてても良いかも→シュノーケリング→船に戻る→ランチしながら帰港

乗船するのは早めが良いです。参加者が多いと、良い席がなくなります。船内は日焼けしたくない人にはお勧め。ただし船内からは海は脇と後方しか見れません。シュノーケリング後もタラタラせず船に戻ることをお勧めします。払ってる金額は一緒、平等に気楽にいきたいものですが、他人は他人。良い席を譲る人はおりません。最低限のマナーと自己主張のうえ、楽しみましょう。

亀。あちこちに姿を見せてくれました。

トイレ。船にも二つあるそうですが、せっかくの時間が勿体無いので港で済ませることをお勧めします。日本の駅や公園のトイレより清潔感がありました。私たちは船のトイレは利用しませんでしたが、日本のとは異なり流し方はポンプ式で紙は流さずゴミ箱に捨てるそうです。

飲食。乗船してソフトドリンク。シュノーケリングの後、サンドイッチ(ハムとチーズ)とドンタコス的なのが7〜8枚と、暖かいお茶。しょぼ〜、、と思いましたが、10分とはいえ泳いだ後でしたし、船の上で手づかみで気にせず食べれるサンドイッチとドンタコス的なものは最高に美味しかったです。参加者が多いので座って落ち着いて食べれるそれらはベストだと思いました。お茶も暖かくホッとできました。

午前中だけのツアーは、時間を有効に使える点、体力消耗を考えたらベストなツアーだと思いました。

案内をしてくださる方は日本語ペラペラ。女性で丁寧な説明をされる方だったので、安心できました。他のスタッフは現地感のあるラフで自由な人たちでした。

ちなみにサンドバーではタバコ吸ってもいいそうです。フィルター部分を捨てなければ。。
私たちは非喫煙者で特に母はタバコが嫌い。案内を聞いた時ちょっと残念でしたが、実際吸ってる人がいても、離れれて風上にいれば気になりませんでした。喫煙者の方は綺麗な海でタバコを吸えるなんて滅多にないので嬉しそうでした。

以上。帰りのバスの寒さ以外、とても満足できました。
寒さは自己の工夫と、管理次第でなんとかなります。

As expected from Hanauma Bay, where regulations are well established, the number of fish was incredible. I've snorkeled several times in the beautiful waters of Okinawa, but it doesn't compare. Hanauma Bay is full of colorful fish whose names I don't know, including the Yagara. Unfortunately, I didn't encounter any sea turtles, but it's definitely a place I want to visit again. I hope to go before I get too old. Since I'm not very good at English, I really appreciated the guidance in Japanese. It allowed me to focus on observing the fish with peace of mind.

さすが規制がきちっと整っているハナウマ湾なだけあってお魚の数がはんぱではなかった。
沖縄の海もきれいなので何度かシュノーケルをしましたが、比になりません。
ハナウマ湾は名前のわからないカラフルな魚・ヤガラなどなど、とにかく多いです。残念ながらウミガメに遭遇することはできませんでしたが、是非また行ってみたい場所です。そんなに歳とらないうちに行きたいな。
英語があまり得意ではない私は、日本語での案内がとても良かったです。安心して魚観察に夢中になれました。

Our family enjoyed the entire crew and had a fantastic time.

We gathered early in the morning while it was still dark. On the ship, the handsome crew entertained us with dancing and singing, but despite going without eating anything since the morning, we only received a single hamburger for lunch. There were no fruits as mentioned in the itinerary. In the end, there was no hula lesson after disembarking, and we were just taken back normally and dismissed. There was no information about the absence of the hula lesson. We returned to the hotel by noon. I felt it was questionable that, despite paying a high price to participate, the planned itinerary was not followed.

早朝暗いうちから集合。
船ではイケメンのクルーたちが踊ったり歌ったりして楽しませてくれますが、朝から何も食べずに行ったのに、ランチという名のハンバーガー一個だけ。
行程表に書いてあったフルーツもなし。
しまいには下船後のフラレッスンさえもなく普通に送迎されて解散でした。
フラレッスンがないというインフォメーションもなし。
12時にはホテルに帰ってきました。
高いお金を払って参加したのに、予定の行程をこなさないのはどうかと思いました。

We loved snorkeling at Hanauma Bay! We could see fish all around us in waist-deep water, and even though it was busy, there was plenty of space to have our own experience. The food in the snack bar was good (although a little pricey), and I liked that we could rent life jackets and stoppers for our snorkels from the company once we got there. Just make sure you bring extra money for the entrance fee, tram (it saves a lot of uphill walking), equipment rental, and food. You can also bring food on the beach, so pack some snacks and water to save some cash.

I was able to see sea turtles five times! The guide was also enjoyable! The tide was just right, and the water at the sandbar was about 20 cm deep, so I am very satisfied.

However, couples on their honeymoon should be cautious.

After arriving at the sandbar, we were made to take group photos. I was surprised to find myself waiting in line at the sandbar.

I rated it two stars, but overall, I would like to give it five stars; however, I had to rate it this way because I really disliked this particular point.

ウミガメは5回会えました！ガイドの人も楽しかったです！
潮の具合もよくサンドバーでは足元20cmぐらいの深さでしたので大変満足してます。

ですが、2人きりのハネムーナーの方は注意してください。

サンドバー到着後に団体ごとに集合写真を撮らされます。
サンドバーで行列に並ばされたことには驚きました。

星評価２にしてますが総合的には5をつけたいぐらいですが、
どうしてもこの点だけが嫌でしたのでつけました。

I thought there would be a completely sandy beach, but at the shallowest point, it was only about knee-deep. The pure white sand and the blue sea were very beautiful, and I was able to take some amazing photos. I was able to see not only sea turtles but also manta rays! It was truly a wonderful view.

完全に砂浜があるとかと思っていましたが、一番浅いところで、膝くらいでした。
真っ白な砂、青い海がとてもキレイで、とても素敵な写真を撮ってもらうことができました。
ウミガメはもちろん、マンタまで見ることができました！
本当に素敵な景色でした。

I wanted to see that beautiful heavenly sea once more, so this time I joined the morning tour. The sandbar had quite a bit of water up to my waist before high tide, and there were few fish for snorkeling, plus I didn't see any sea turtles... I think the early morning tour I took last time was better, even though it was a bit colder; the water level was lower, there were more fish, and I was able to see sea turtles, which was really moving! However, I thought the staff's service and Captain Bruce's meals were good.

もう1度あの美しい天国の海をみたくて今回は午前ツアーに参加しました。サンドバーも満潮前で割と腰迄水が有りシュノーケリングも魚は少なくホヌも見れず…前回の早朝ツアーの方が多少寒くても水位が低く魚も多くホヌもみれて感動したかな⁈でもスタッフの対応やキャプテンブルースの食事は良かったと思います。

Our snorkel guide Dan was amazing. I can't swim and he was able to take me out to the deep! He was very patient. My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed his tour of hanauma bay, it was definitely a highlight of our trip and even fulfilled one of my bucket list things to do. I will never forget the experience and recommend it highly. Also a huge bonus is Dan takes underwater pics of you snorkeling and post them up on his Facebook - free of charge!

After surpassing our sixtieth birthdays, my spouse and I decided to join this tour without considering our age, and the result was an experience that exceeded our expectations, turning into an incredibly enjoyable adventure. At the sandbar, the crew set up a volleyball game and casually invited participants to join in, and despite our age, we jumped right into the fun and had a great time (though perhaps some others were annoyed?).

During the sea turtle watch, we not only saw sea turtles but also spotted three manta rays at the same time, making it a truly satisfying tour. However, the BBQ lunch? It was just hamburgers, so was that really BBQ? While it’s true that meat was grilled on the boat...

Overall, the crew and guides were exceptionally cheerful, and we had a fantastic time. Even in our sixties, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Thank you very much!

還暦を過ぎた夫婦二人、年も考えずにこのツアーに参加しましたが、結果は大満足を通り越して大大満足の楽しいツアーとなりました。サンドバーではクルーの方々がバレーボールのセッティングをし、参加者に気軽に呼び込みをされており、年も考えずに輪の中に入りましたが、それはそれで結構楽しみました。(他の人たちは迷惑がっていたかも?)
また、ウミガメウォッチでは、ウミガメはもちろん、マンタがそれも三匹も同時に見られ、納得のツアーとなりました。
ただ、BBQランチ?は、ハンバーガーだったので、あれがBBQ?
確かに船上で肉は焼かれてましたが・・・。
全体的に、クルーやガイドも底抜けに明るく大変楽しかったです。６０代でも十分に楽しめました。有難うございました。

I was very satisfied to be able to see wild dolphins and turtles at the same time. The hamburgers served on the boat were also very delicious. The staff were cheerful and made it a fun experience. There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.

野生のイルカ・かめ
同時にあうことができ大変満足できました。
船上でだされるハンバーガーも大変おいしかったです。
スタッフの方々も陽気な人がいっぱいいるので楽しいです。
日本語の話せるスタッフもいて安心です。

Molokini Island has very beautiful waters and is the perfect place for snorkeling. However, on the day we experienced it, the waves were rough, making it quite challenging. There are also Japanese staff members, which is reassuring. It all depends on your physical condition.

モロキニ島は海がとても綺麗でシュノーケルをするには最適な場所でした。
しかし、私たちが体験した日は波が荒くそれどころではない状況に・・・
日本人の方もスタッフにいますので安心できます。
あとは体調次第です。

We both loved this tour. Fantastic morning, crew were great, swimming with the turtles was magical and the cocktails were delicious! For anyone thinking of doing this cruise - do it, you won't be disappointed!

When I was looking for a snorkeling trip online Veltra's website came up. They had great reviews regarding their trips. So I booked a trip for the last day of our vacation, and I couldn't have ended our vacation any better. Our guides took us out to turtle canyon and let us snorkel in the water exploring the reef. We even were able to see a few sea turtles. Our favorite part was after you get done snorkeling, they take you out for a quick little sailing trip around the bay. I would definitely book another trip through these guys.

We did SNUBA with Cam and had a great time. The boat is beautiful and the crew are all really nice and fun to spend the time with. We also met lots of other nice people from around the world. Next time I think we would drive ourselves from Waikiki to Ko Olina just to give ourselves more flexibility. The shuttle was fine, but we wished we had driven ourselves. We didn't see any turtles, but we did see a big group of dolphins and lots of beautiful fish.

I checked the tide schedule carefully before making a reservation and decided that the morning of this day would be the best! I made the reservation three months in advance, so I was a bit anxious, but I was very satisfied to see a stunning sandbar. The staff took a lot of fun photos for us, thank you very much.
After arriving at the port from the bus, we were served some light snacks like bread. Lunch was also provided around the time for snorkeling, and both were fairly tasty.
I felt that snorkeling wasn't as free and playful as I had hoped, but I was really happy to swim alongside a baby sea turtle that passed by.

予約する前に潮の満ち引きをちゃんと調べてこの日の午前中がベスト！とみて予約しました。予約したのが3ヶ月前だったから不安でしたが見事ばっちりのサンドバーが見れて大満足です。スタッフの方が楽しい写真をたくさん取ってくれて、ありがとうございました。
バスから港に着いて、軽くパン等が出ました。シュノーケリングの頃合いで昼食もでました。どちらもまあまあ美味しかったです。
シュノーケリングはたくさん自由に遊べる感じではなかったので、こんなものかぁという感じは少しあったけど、ウミガメの子どもが近くを通りすぎて一緒に泳げて嬉しかったです。

It was an absolutely perfect beach with no complaints! They take plenty of photos, and if you sign up, you can have a dedicated photographer take pictures for you, making it perfect for memories like a honeymoon! The food was also really delicious!

文句のつけようのないくらい、最高の海でした！
写真もいっぱいとってくれるし、申し込めば専用のカメラマンとして写真をとってもらえるので、新婚旅行の思いでなどにぴったりです！
ご飯もすごくおいしかった！！

This time!! I went to Sandbar for the first time and was so moved that I can't put it into words. I fell even more in love with Hawaii. I want to go again♡ Sandbar

今回!!初めてサンドバーに行って…言葉に表せないほど感動したよ。ハワイが更に大好きになりました。また、行きたいな♡サンドバー

I can't stress enough about how fun this activity was! The sandbar was wayyyy too beautiful and the snorkeling was amazing! The bonus was the sea turtles we saw and the yummy lunch included. Highly highly HIGHLY recommend. Loved it!

I am 58 years old, but Julie kindly taught me how to use the snorkel and tips on how to get close to the dolphins, so I was able to meet the dolphins and the sea turtle professor without any issues. The person who took our photos was also very kind and attentive to everyone, which made it easy to relax and enjoy myself. I'm really glad I participated.

５８才の私でしたが、ジュリさんが、シュノーケルの使い方や、イルカ先生と近づけるコツを、丁寧に教えてくれたので、全然うまくイルカ先生やウミガメ大教授に会えました。写真を撮ってくれた人も、親切で、全員に気配りしてくれて、安心して楽しみ過ぎちゃいました。参加してよかったです。