All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I was a bit anxious about snorkeling for the first time, but the guide (a Japanese woman and her husband) explained everything very kindly, so I was able to relax and enjoy it. Since the guide was a veteran, I was able to encounter the sea turtles I had hoped to see, as well as many other fish. Moreover, we had gone without an underwater camera and had given up on taking underwater photos, but the guide had taken some for us, which was a great help. It was also a big plus that we could enter the parking lot without waiting. I'm really glad I found this tour (the guide). If I come to Hawaii again, I plan to request them once more!

初めてのシュノーケリングで少し不安でしたが、ガイドの方(日本人女性とその旦那様)がとても親切に説明してくれたので安心して楽しむ事が出来ました。
ベテランガイドさんという事で、期待していた海ガメにも出会えましたし他にも沢山の魚を見る事が出来ました。
しかも、今回私達は水中カメラを用意せず行ってしまい水中写真は諦めていましたが、ガイドの方が撮っていてくれたものがあり助かりました。
駐車場にも待たずに入る事が出来たのもポイント高かったです♪
本当にこのツアー(ガイドさん)に出会えて良かったです。
次にハワイへ来る事があればまたお願いしようと思っています！

We participated as a three-generation family. The sea was emerald green and truly beautiful. We saw turtles while on the boat and went snorkeling near the coral reefs, which provided us with valuable experiences that we definitely couldn't have had without joining the tour. Also, the hamburgers for lunch were incredibly delicious! I'm really glad we participated. I highly recommend it.

三世代の家族で参加しました。海はエメラルド色で本当にキレイでした。船に乗って亀を見たり、サンゴ礁の近くでのシュノーケリングをしたり、ツアーに参加しないと絶対に体験できない貴重な体験ができました。また、昼食のハンバーガーがめちゃウマでした！参加して本当に良かったです。めっちゃおすすめです。

In overseas option tours, it's often the case that Japanese guides are of a type that young people do not accept, but this one was good. The Japanese staff were great, and the water's clarity was as rumored. However, there were indeed fewer fish, just as expected. I did encounter a large sea turtle!

海外のオプションンツアーでは、日本人ガイドが若者で受け入れられないタイプのことが多いのですが、これは良かった
良い日本人スタッフでしたし、海の透明度は、噂通りでした。ただし魚が少ないのも、前評判通りでした
ウミガメは大きいのに出会えましたよ

I used this service during Golden Week, and luckily, it turned into a completely private lesson just for our group. Our guide, Chieko, was very cheerful and kind. Both of us couldn't swim and it was our first time snorkeling, so we were quite anxious, but she explained everything carefully, which made us feel safe to enter the sea. I believe that if anyone follows her instructions, they can enjoy snorkeling.

We snorkeled for about an hour, and we didn't get tired at all. It's definitely a good idea to bring an underwater camera. I think it's also fine to bring a regular camera. You can take pictures with Hanauma Bay in the background. All valuables can be placed in the guide's box, which is locked, so it's safe.

On that day, the wind was really strong, and we couldn't go out further. The water was a bit murky, but there were still plenty of fish. It's a shame we didn't get to see any sea turtles.

The photos that Chieko took with the GoPro were available for download from Facebook.

GWに利用しましたが、運よく私達のグループだけで、完全にプライベートレッスンになりました。
ガイドのちえこさんはとても明るくて優しい方でした。私達は2人とも泳げないしシュノーケリングは初めてで、不安いっぱいの中でしたが、丁寧に説明していただいて安心して海に入れました。説明いただいた通りにやれば、どんな人でも楽しくシュノーケリングできると思います。

1時間ほど続けてシュノーケリングをしましたが、全然疲れませんでした。水中カメラは絶対に持って行ったほうがいいです。普通のカメラも持って行ってもいいと思います。ハナウマベイをバックに写真をとれます。貴重品は全てガイドさんの箱の中に入れて、ロックをかけてくれるので安心です。

この日は風が本当に強くて、沖の方にでることはできませんでした。水も少し白くなってしまっていましたが、それでもたくさん魚がいました。ウミガメに会えなかったのは残念です。

ちえこさんがGo Proで撮影してくれた写真は、Facebookからダウンロードできました。

Great Service. Drivers are friendly. Customer service center response quickly and patiently

I participated due to my wife's wish to swim with dolphins. Although I was somewhat anxious because of the strong winds, I was very satisfied to see them twice. I think the guide did a great job of keeping everyone engaged and having fun. I was worried about seasickness despite taking medication in advance, but perhaps because there were two boats, the rocking was less than I imagined, and it was okay.

イルカと泳いでみたいという家内の希望で参加しました。風が強く多少不安がありましたが、2度も見ることが出来て大変満足でした。ガイドの方も皆が楽しめるよう盛り上げてくれてとても良かったと思います。薬は予め飲んでも船酔いはやはり不安でしたが、二艘船のためか想像より揺れは少なく大丈夫でした。

The sandbar was very beautiful. It was fun to play beach volleyball in the ocean. I was impressed to see fish and turtles while snorkeling. There was a breeze above the sea, and it got cold after swimming, so I think it's a good idea to bring a jacket and a change of clothes. The freshly made hamburger for lunch was delicious.

サンドバー、とてもきれいでした。ビーチバレーが海の中でできて、楽しかったです。
シュノーケルで、魚と亀が見られて感動しました。海の上は風があり、泳いだ後は寒いので、上着、着替えを持参して行ったらいいと思います。
お昼の出来立てハンバーガー、美味しかったです。

This tour was fantastic. Our tour guide Jenner was an on board comedian who entertained us throughout the trip. The beach volleyball, practice snorkling, bbq lunch, beer, hot chocolate, wonderful staff and turtle watching was all incredible. We also got taken to a beautiful reef full of coral and coloured fish. Highly reccommended to anyone from non swimmers to couples to families with young children. Will definitely come here again.

It was my first trip to Hawaii, and I wanted to go to the sandbar, so I thought about booking an option with HIS, but it was fully booked, so I joined a tour with VELTRA. I was worried about the weather, but the sun came out halfway through, and I was able to see the most beautiful sandbar. I recommend bringing a waterproof camera and a waterproof camera case. Also, it gets cold after you go into the water, so I suggest bringing a thick hoodie or a windbreaker. The hamburger I had on the boat was delicious, and the staff were bright and friendly, so I was very satisfied. I was also able to see sea turtles and had the valuable experience of snorkeling for the first time. If the weather is good, I think anyone would be satisfied.

初めてのハワイ旅行でしたので、サンドバーに行きたくてＨＩＳのオプションを予約しようと思いましたが、予約が満席でしたのでＶＥＬＴＲＡさんのツアーに参加しました。
天気が心配でしたが、途中から太陽がでて最高に綺麗なサンドバーを見ることができました。
防水カメラや、防水カメラケースを持参することをお勧めします。
また、海に入った後寒くなるので、厚手のパーカーや、ウインドブレーカーを持参することを
オススメします。
船内で食べたハンバーガーもおいしかったですし、スタッフの皆さんも明るくフレンドリーでしたので、大満足です。
ウミガメも見ることができ、また初めてのシュノーケリングもでき貴重な体験ができました。
天気さえよければ、どなたでも満足すると思います。

I love the ocean. I love the sandbar.
Surrounded by a 360-degree emerald green sea under the blue sky, it truly felt like paradise. This is an activity you should definitely participate in when you go to Hawaii! The half-day went by in a flash, and I didn't want to leave. I was also moved when the turtles came right up close. I want to join again!

海大好き。サンドバー大好き。
青い空に360度エメラルドグリーンの海に囲まれたそこはまさに天国。ハワイに行ったら参加すべきアクティビティーです！半日があっという間で帰りたくなかったー。亀もすぐそこまで来て感動しました。また参加したいと思います。

I went to the heavenly sea in early April. The guide's explanations were thorough, and it was a very enjoyable time. From the boat, I could see what looked like a shell, and during snorkeling, a sea turtle came close to me. If you go to Hawaii, it's definitely worth experiencing. ✨

4月上旬に天国の海に行きました。
ガイドさんの説明も丁寧でとても楽しいひとときでした。
船からは甲羅らしき物が見えて
シュノーケリングでは海亀ちゃんが寄って来てくれました。
ハワイに行ったら絶対に体験する価値があります。✨

We had a great afternoon snorkel to Coral Gardens. The crew was friendly and the fish were a plenty. Swam with a couple turtles as well. Our 1 year old enjoyed the whole trip as well, especially the glass bottom viewing (although that aspect was not as impressive as it appeared online). Would go on another Four Winds snorkel cruise in a heartbeat!

This time, I participated in the early morning plan. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy. However, thanks to the sun that occasionally peeked out, I was able to see the beautiful sea. I also got to see a sea turtle, and the staff were cheerful and great. However, since there is always a time limit, I would like to choose a plan that allows for a bit more relaxation next time.

今回は早朝プランで参加しました。天気はあいにくの曇天。でも時折見せる太陽のおかげで綺麗な海を見ることができました。ウミガメを見ることも出来て、またスタッフさんも明るく良かったです。ただどうしても時間に限りがあるので、次回はもう少しゆっくりできるプランにしたいと思います。

I felt lucky to have Daisuke as our guide. I was able to see dolphins right in front of me. When they jumped in front of me, it was very moving. Thank you, Daisuke. If I go to the Big Island again, I would like to request you.

ガイドのダイスケさんが担当してくださりラッキーと思いました。やはりイルカを目の前でみることができました。目の前でジャンプしたときは、とても感動しました。ダイスケさん、ありがとうございました。またハワイ島に行くことがあればお願いしたいです。

At the sandbar, the seawater level was up to my calves, which was not what I expected at all. However, the fun we had playing a sort of beach volleyball there has become a wonderful memory. The instructors did a great job of inviting my husband and me, who were having a hard time blending in with the team. At first, I was embarrassed, but gradually my husband and I found ourselves mingling and having a great time with the younger crowd. Thank you very much.

サンドバーでは、少し海水面が、ふくらはぎまであり、決して期待通りではなかったのですが、そこでビーチバレーもどきをした時の楽しさが良き思い出に成っています。あの時なかなかチームに溶け込めずにいた私と夫をインストラクターの人たちがうまく誘ってくださり、初めは恥かしかったのですが、だんだん私も夫も若い人に混ざっていつのまにか騒いでいました。有難うございました。

The weather was nice, and I was worried about the water level for the sound bar, but I was amazed to find it was about ankle-deep. I took a lot of photos. For lunch, we had hamburgers on the boat, and they were delicious! The Japanese female guide was very interesting and a great person, which made the experience even more enjoyable. On the way to the snorkeling point, we were thrilled to see sea turtles and manta rays. There were plenty of fish while snorkeling, and I had a lot of fun. I highly recommend this tour. I would love to go again when I visit Hawaii.

天気も良く、サウンドバーになるか心配していましたが、足首上くらいの水位で、感動しました。
たくさん写真もとりました。
昼は船の上でハンバガー!(^^)!おいしかったです。
日本人のお姉さんガイドもとても面白く良い人でとても楽しめました。
船でシュノーケリングポイントに行く途中にはウミガメ・マンタが見れて感動★
シュノーケリングでも魚がたくさんいて、楽しめました。
このツアーは大変おすすめです。
またハワイに行ったら行きたいと思います。

The weather was clear and perfect! I was able to see sea turtles, and the snorkeling was so beautiful that I was amazed! The staff were all very kind, and I really had a great time! I will definitely go again!

天気も晴れていて最高でした！
ウミガメも観れたし、なんといってもシュノーケルが綺麗すぎてびっくり！
スタッフさんもみんな優しくて、ほんとに楽しかった！
また行きます！

The guides were very kind! We even saw a whale by chance✨ We also saw a manta ray do a full circle right in front of us! However, I wonder if April was not the right season... I almost lost consciousness on the way back due to the cold and seasickness. I'm usually strong enough to read a book in the car without getting sick, but at that moment, the manta ray was so close that I was so moved that my seasickness disappeared. I recommend going during a time when the sea is calm and warm...

案内してくださる方々は、とても優しいです！クジラも偶然見れました✨マンタも目の前でグルっと二回！しかし、4月は時期ではなかったのでしょうか…寒さと船酔いで帰りは意識を失いかけました。車中でも本が読めるほど、酔いなどには強い方なのですが、、
ただ、マンタがあまりに近かったので、その時だけは感動で酔いは吹っ飛びました。
海が穏やかで暖かい時期はおすすめです…

We had the best time! We would do it again for sure!!!

I had high expectations since it was ranked number one, but when I actually went, it felt like just a regular beautiful beach without any sandy areas. It didn't wow me at all, and there was hardly any explanation, making it feel like a really long time. I think it was the biggest disappointment of my week-long trip. It felt like a waste of time.

ここでランキング１位になっていたので、すごく期待していったけど実際に行ってみると
砂浜もなくて普通のきれいな海、という感じでした。
うわーって全然ならなくて、説明とかもほとんどなく、すごく時間が長く感じた。
この１週間の旅行で１番の失敗だったと思う。時間を無駄にした感じだった。

The sea of heaven itself is undoubtedly wonderful, so I'll skip that part.
■BBQ Lunch → It was a freshly grilled hamburger! It was quite filling and I was satisfied! It was delicious.
■Scuba Diving → It was my first experience! I could stay underwater for a long time, and it was a lot of fun!
■Staff → Everyone was friendly! They even sang for us!
■Bus → It might be a bit cold?
Overall, I was very satisfied! I want to go again! ☆

天国の海自体は素晴らしいことは間違いないので省いて、、
■BBQランチ→その場で焼いたハンバーガーでした！結構なボリュームで満足でした！おいしかったです
■スキューバ→初めての体験！長い間潜ってられるのでとても楽しかったです！
■スタッフ→気さくな人ばかりでした！歌も歌ってくれます！
■バス→若干寒いかも？
総合的にとっても満足でした！また行きたいなぁ☆

The activity description mentions a BBQ lunch, but there was no BBQ lunch provided; only some simple snacks were served... Other than that, I was mostly satisfied.

アクティビティ名にはBBQランチ付とありますが、BBQランチはなく、簡単なスナックが出ただけでした。。。それ以外は、ほぼ満足です。

I wanted to go snorkeling, so I joined this tour. I was a bit worried because I brought my 85-year-old mother, but the cruise staff prepared various swimming equipment so that anyone, regardless of age, could enjoy themselves. My mother was able to see tropical fish and coral reefs for the first time without getting her face wet, and she was very moved. I felt it was worth bringing her along, and I'm really glad I participated. I was also concerned about seasickness, but it turned out to be completely fine. In fact, my husband took motion sickness medication and ended up feeling sleepy, and I later thought I shouldn't have given it to him. Anyway, the fun time passed in the blink of an eye, and I wished we could have enjoyed it a little longer.

シュノーケリングがやりたくて、このツアーにに参加しました。　ただ８５歳の母を連れてなので、少し心配していましたが、年齢関係なく、楽しむ気があれば誰でも楽しめるように、クルーズのスタッフの方がたが、いろいろな水泳用具を用意してくださり、母も顔に水をつけずに、熱帯魚やサンゴ礁を初めて見ることができ、とても感激しておりました。　私も母を連れて行った甲斐があり、本当に参加して良かったです。　船酔いも心配しましたが、全く大丈夫でした。むしろ、主人は酔い止め薬を飲んで反対に眠くなってしまい、飲ませなければ良かったと後で思いました。　とにかく、楽しい時間があっという間に過ぎた感じで、もう少し楽しんでいたいぐらいでした。

Great driver and very knowledgeable. Helpful with helping everyone with their gear

A great day to snorkel. The drivers were well informed and explained everything we needed to know. They even were very knowledgable during to drive to and from the bay. Definately recommend this tour.

On the day of the trip, the sky over Kealakekua Bay was cloudy, but the water temperature was not as cold as I expected, and I was lucky to swim in the clear sea with a large turtle, which made me very satisfied♪

Along the way, I also saw dolphins three times, which was exciting! They were doing spin jumps and were so cute.

The staff spoke English, but they were friendly and kind. I also received an instruction manual in Japanese.

Overall, ocean rafting was amazing♪

Even though we are in our 40s and 50s, we had a great time♪

You might want to bring motion sickness medication.

After snorkeling, as the reviews mentioned, my body got really cold, and I had to give up on the second snorkeling session. On the way back, the wind felt chilly, so I recommend that women wear a thick hoodie or windbreaker, or even layer up.

During rafting, the sun was strong, and the wind hit my eyes, so wearing sunglasses was definitely the right choice.

On the way back, the waves got particularly high, and the boat bounced quite a bit. It was fun in its own way, but it might be tough for those with back issues (this was also mentioned in the Japanese instruction manual).

We drove from the Marriott Hotel, and it was easy to find; it took less than 30 minutes.

This is a tour I highly recommend and would like to use again.

I will definitely use it next time.

当日、ケアラケクア湾方面は曇り空でしたが 水温は想像より冷たくなく、透明度の良い海でラッキーな事に、大きな亀とも一緒に泳げて満足でした♪　

途中、イルカも３度見れてテンション↑スピンジャンプしたり可愛いかったです。

スタッフは英語ですが、愛想も良く優しかったです。日本語の説明書ももらえます。

とにかくオーシャンラフティング最高♪

４０～５０代の私達ですが、大盛り上がりでした♪

酔い止め薬は必須かも。

シュノーケル後、口コミどうり体が冷え切り、寒くて２回目のシュノーケルは断念。帰りは風が冷たく感じるので、女子は厚手のパーカーかウインドブレーカーを１枚と言わず重ね着をお薦めします。

ラフティング中、日差しが強く目にも風が強く当たるのでサングラスをかけてて正解でした。

帰りは特に波が高くなり、かなりボートが跳ねます。それはそれで楽しかったので最高でしたが、腰の悪い方は確かに キツイかも・・・（日本語の説明書にも記載してありましたが）

マリオットホテルからレンタカーで行きましたが、解りやすく３０分も掛かりません。

また利用したいお薦めのツアーです。

次回、また利用します。

I won't forget the excitement of being close to the dolphins, but I also won't forget the wonderful view of the mountains from the sea! It became a great memory with the kids ❤️

イルカがすく近くにいたときの感動も、忘れませんが、海から見た山々の景色の素晴らしさも忘れません！子供達とのいい思い出になりました❤️

I checked the low tide times online and signed up for the morning session. It was great that the sand was visible only in the morning. However, the wind was too strong, and it was really cold...

As for snorkeling, it seemed fine going out, but coming back required a lot of energy due to the wind, so I gave up on snorkeling since I wasn't confident in my swimming skills. The weather was bad, so I hope to try snorkeling next time when the weather is nice.

ネットで干潮時間を調べて午前の部に申し込みました。午前中だけ、砂が観れる状態だったので、良かったです。ただ、風が強すぎて寒くて寒くて…
シュノーケリングも、風の影響で行きはいいけど戻ってくる時にかなり体力がいるようだったので、泳ぎに自信がない為、シュノーケリングをあきらめました。天気が悪かったので、次は天気がいい時にいければシュノーケリングにも挑戦したいなと思いました。

On the day of our visit, the sky over Kealakekua Bay was cloudy, but the water temperature was not as cold as I imagined, and I was lucky to swim with a large turtle in the clear sea, which was satisfying! Along the way, we also saw dolphins three times, which was exciting and adorable. The staff spoke English and were friendly and kind. We received an instruction manual in Japanese as well.

Overall, ocean rafting was amazing! Even though we are in our 40s and 50s, we had a blast! Motion sickness medication is a must. After snorkeling, my body got really cold, just as the reviews said, and I had to skip the second round. On the way back, the wind felt chilly, so I recommend that women wear a thick hoodie or windbreaker, or even layer up.

During rafting, the sun was strong, and the wind hit my eyes, so wearing sunglasses was definitely the right choice. On the way back, the waves got particularly high, and the boat bounced quite a bit. It was fun in its own way, but it might be tough for those with back issues (this was mentioned in the Japanese instruction manual as well).

We drove from the Marriott Hotel, and it was easy to find, taking less than 30 minutes. This is a tour I would definitely recommend and want to use again!

当日、ケアラケクア湾方面は曇り空でしたが水温は想像より冷たくなく、透明度の良い海でラッキーな事に大きな亀とも一緒に泳げて満足♪　
途中、イルカも３度見れてテンション↑可愛いかったです。
スタッフは英語ですが愛想も良く優しかったです。日本語の説明書ももらえます。
とにかくオーシャンラフティング最高♪４０～５０代の私達ですが、大盛り上がりでした♪
酔い止め薬は必須です。シュノーケル後、口コミどうり体が冷え切り寒く２回目は断念。帰りは風が冷たく感じるので女子は厚手のパーカーかウインドブレーカーを１枚と言わず重ね着をお薦めします。
ラフティング中、日差しが強く目にも風が強く当たるのでサングラスをかけてて正解でした。
帰りは特に波が高くなり、かなりボートが跳ねます。それはそれで楽しかったので最高でしたが、腰の悪い方には確かに キツイかも・・・（日本語の説明書にも記載してありましたが）
マリオットホテルからレンタカーで行きましたが解りやすく３０分も掛かりません。
また利用したいお薦めのツアーです。

At 60 years old, my spouse and I participated. It was our first time snorkeling, and I was worried about our age, but we signed up after being encouraged by comments from those with experience. We were the only Japanese participants, but the staff and other participants were kind, so we managed even without understanding English.

We received a Japanese instruction manual in advance for the history and location, as well as how to use the snorkel and goggles, but we left without having time to read it. The snorkeling experience was sufficient with just a brief lesson from the instructor. Apparently, Kealakekua Bay is the best snorkeling spot on the Big Island, and there were so many types of fish and coral that we could have watched them forever. I was surprised by the size of the purple sea urchins and the black sea urchins. We were also able to see dolphins perfectly. The rafting on the military rubber boat was thrilling, and I was very satisfied. We made wonderful memories.

However, you really need to be careful about sunburn. Once you get on the rubber boat, you can't let go of the ropes, so it's essential to apply sunscreen all over your body before boarding. I forgot to apply it on the underside of my feet and ended up with a bad sunburn on my unprotected calves. I brought a cream-type sunscreen from Japan, but all the foreign participants were using spray sunscreen. There are super strong sprays with SPF 100 available, so I recommend buying sunscreen locally. It's a good idea to read the instructions, consider the time needed to apply sunscreen perfectly, and check in early. I would like to participate again when I come to the Big Island.

６０歳、夫婦で参加しました。シュノーケリングは初めてだし年齢的にも心配しましたが、参加経験者のコメントに後押しされ申込しました。日本人は我々２人だけでしたが、スタッフも他の参加者の方々も親切にしてくれたので、英語はわからなくても何とかなりました。

歴史や場所について、シュノーケルやメガネの使い方は、日本語の説明書を事前にくれましたが、読む間もなく出発。シュノーケリングは、インストラクターのワンポイントレッスンだけでも十分でした。アラケクア湾はハワイ島で一番のシュノーケリングポイントらしいですが、魚も珊瑚も種類が多く、いつまで見ていても飽きません。ムラサキウニやバフンウニが大きいことにびっくり。イルカもバッチリ見ることができました。軍用ゴムボートでのラフティングもスリルがあり、大満足。楽しい思い出ができました。

しかし、日焼けには本当に注意が必要です。ゴムボートに乗ってからは、ロープから手を離せなくなるので、乗船前に日焼け止めを全身に塗ることが必須です。私は、足の裏側に塗り忘れ失敗しました。シュノーケリング中に、無防備だったふくらはぎがひどく日焼けしてしまいました。私の日焼け止めは日本から持参したクリームタイプですが、外国の参加者は皆さんスプレー式の日焼け止めを使っていました。SPF100という超強力スプレーもあるので、日焼け止めは現地で買うのがお薦めです。説明書を読み、日焼け止めを完璧に塗る時間を考え、早めにチェックインするのが良いですね。また、ハワイ島に来たら参加したいと思います。