All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

If you're looking for entertainment, a variety of activities (snorkeling, volleyball, SUP, and kayaking), this is the way to go! It's perfect for families. We have gone both in the morning and afternoon due to the morning being booked. If possible, I recommend going in the morning due to the lower tide.

However, the staff were all extremely professional, safe, and fun. The live music was awesome and our two young daughters (3&6) have enjoyed their time they've gone out there.

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Since the number of participants had not been reached, the captain arranged for the boat to go out, resulting in a super private tour with just two groups, including ourselves. It was reassuring to have a Japanese staff member on board when Japanese people were present. The Japanese staff were very engaging, allowing us to enjoy activities like sliding and stand-up paddleboarding, and they took plenty of photos while playing with us. We were able to see many whale jumps and also spotted a pod of dolphins. During snorkeling time, we even encountered sea turtles, which was a lot of fun.

催行人数に達していなかったところを、船長の計らいで船が出ることになったので、自分たち含め2組での参加で超プライベートツアーでした。
日本人が乗る際には日本人スタッフが同乗してくれるので、安心しました。
船のアクティビティ、スライダーやサップもやらせてもらって、写真も撮ってくれて沢山遊んでくれた日本人スタッフさんでした。
クジラのジャンプは沢山見ることができたし、イルカの群れも見ることができました。
シュノーケルタイムには海亀もいてとても楽しかったです。

Hanauma Bay has become reservation-only after COVID, and while it's great to have guaranteed entry, I think the early morning schedule and the rental/transportation prices are high. Is there a way to make it cheaper if you only need transportation without the rental? (Entry is possible if you wait in line, so it might be possible to go by Uber, but it could be difficult to enter on the day without a guide from a service.)

ハナウマ湾がコロナ後予約制になり、個人での予約が難しい中、確実に入れるのはありがたいが、朝が早くレンタル/送迎の値段としては高いと思う。レンタル不要で送迎のみでもっと安くならないか？（入場は並べば良いので、自分でウーバーで行く事も可能かもだが、業者同行がないと当日入場は難しいかも？）

The guides were very kind, cheerful, and lively, and the tour itself was enjoyable!

However, the reason I gave it 4 stars is that I wish I could have enjoyed snorkeling a bit more. About 10 years ago, when I participated in a snorkeling tour in Hawaii, I was amazed to see many colorful fish up close under the guidance. But this time, the dolphins, turtles, and fish were all at a distance... It was disappointing because I couldn't distinguish their colors.

Points to note:
- Even with two long-sleeved rash guards, it was still cold...! It would be good to prepare long pants or consider a wetsuit.

- I read that I should bring just enough money to buy a little food, so I went empty-handed, but at the end, there was a tipping situation, which made it really awkward. Including the tip, it has definitely become much more expensive compared to 10 years ago…!

- For those who are prone to motion sickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must. There were kids sitting there looking unwell the whole time, and it was sad to see.

ガイドの皆さんとても優しくて明るくてノリノリで、ツアー自体は楽しかったです！！

ただ、⭐︎4にした理由は、もう少しシュノーケリングを楽しめたらよかったなぁと思ったからです。
10年前くらいにハワイでシュノーケリングツアーに参加した時は、案内のもとたくさんのカラフルなお魚を間近に見られて感動したものです。
だけど今回はイルカもカメもお魚も遠目で…
色は判別できない距離感だったので残念に思ってしまいました。

注意点
・上は長袖ラッシュガード2枚重ねても寒かったです…！下も長いものを用意するとか、ウェットスーツおすすめ。

・持ち物のお金は少し食べ物が買えるくらいと書いてあったので手ぶらで行ったら、最後チップを払う流れになったのですごく気まずかったです。
チップ含めると、10年前よりかなり高くなりましたよね…！

・酔いやすい人は酔い止め必須です。ずっと気分悪そうに座ってる子達がいて可哀想でした。

The tide was high, so it was hard to fully enjoy the sandbar, but I had a great time playing with activities and meeting sea turtles. There were floaties prepared for small children who can't snorkel, as well as for adults, so even those who aren't good swimmers will be fine.

潮位が高く、サンドバーは堪能できたとはいいがたいですが、アクティビティで遊んだりウミガメに会えたり、とても楽しかったです。
シュノーケルができない、小さな子供用の浮き輪や大人用にも浮具が準備されていたので、泳ぎが苦手でも大丈夫です。

The sea was calm, and I didn't experience any seasickness at all. Snorkeling in the beautiful water felt great, but it was a bit cold for the season. The snorkeling area is somewhat limited, so if you're looking to swim more vigorously or dive deeper, you might want to consider other locations. On the other hand, it's a safe spot where even children and beginners can enjoy snorkeling without the risk of drowning, so I think you can relax and have fun. In the second half, you can freely use canoes and stand-up paddleboards. There’s no formal instruction, but it's something anyone can easily do, so overall, it feels very accessible for participation.

海は穏やかで船酔いも全く無かったです。
シュノーケルもキレイな海でいい気持でしたが、時期的に少し寒かったです。
シュノーケルはある程度決められた範囲内なので、もっとガッツリ泳ぎたかったり、潜りたい人は他の場所の方がいいかもしれません。
逆に子供でも初心者でもシュノーケルで溺れる様な場所ではないので、安心して楽しめる都思います。
後半はカヌーやサップを自由に使えて、指導とかはないですが、これも誰でも簡単に出来るので、全体を通して気軽に参加出来るイメージです。

I previously participated in a similar tour in the Maldives, and while it might have been the timing, I had a hard time seeing sea turtles. However, on this tour in late March, I was able to see over 10 sea turtles. In fact, I found two before boarding the boat at the port.

The crew was also former residents of Japan and spoke fluent Japanese, which surprised me with how fluent they were. They were all very nice, and even my shy daughter seemed to open up to them.

Thank you for providing an experience that allowed my children to snorkel with sea turtles and tropical fish, and play at the sandbar—an experience we couldn't have in Japan.

以前モルジブで同じようなツアーに参加しましたが、時期もあるかもしれませんが、ウミガメになかなか会えず大変でしたが、このツアーは三月下旬での参加でしたが、10匹以上のウミガメさんに会えました。なんなら、船に乗る前に港ですで2匹見つけました。
クルーも元日本在住で、日本語ペラペラで、流暢すぎてビックリしました。
いい人ばかりで、人見知りの娘も、心を打ち解けているようでした。
参加して、子供達にウミガメや熱帯魚とのシュノーケリング、サンドバーで遊んだりした日本では味わえない経験をさせていただき、ありがとうございました。

I had some anxiety about swimming, but the support in the ocean was excellent, and I was able to enjoy the sea with peace of mind! I got to see many Hawaiian creatures right in front of me, and it was all a first-time experience! Thank you, Minako!

泳ぎに不安がありましたが、海でのサポートも手厚く、安心して海を楽しめました！たくさんのハワイの生き物を目の前で見ることができて、初体験ばかりでした！ミナコさん、ありがとうございました！！

A little relaxing and adventure. Crew was very friendly and fun. Always felt safe in and out of the water. Meals were good. Would definitely recommend and we would go again!

I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first time here. The weather was clear, and the ocean was beautiful, so I really enjoyed snorkeling. On the boat, there was also lovely live music, and I was able to spend a very relaxing time. The only downside was that the behavior of the local Japanese staff was harsh, which spoiled my trip. If I go again, I would like to try a different tour.

ハワイは何度か行っていますが，ここには初めて行ってみました。
晴れていたこともあり，とても海が綺麗で，シュノーケリングは堪能しました。
船上では，素敵な生演奏もあり，とてもゆったりした時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
一つだけ残念なのは，現地の日本人スタッフの言動がきつく，せっかくの旅行が台無しでした。
今度行くとしても別のツアーにしてみたいと思います。

I heard that the ocean is more beautiful than Waikiki Beach, so I decided to join. It was tough to wake up early and participate, but Hanauma Bay was more stunning than I imagined. I also think there are more fish to see compared to Waikiki Beach. I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, but I enjoyed the wide area where I could stand in shallow water.

ワイキキビーチよりも海が綺麗との話を聞き参加しました。早朝に起床し参加するのは大変でしたが、ハナウマ湾は想像以上に絶景でした。また、見ることのできる魚の数もワイキキビーチより多いと思います。私は泳ぎに自信がありませんでしたが、足のつく浅いところの範囲も広く楽しめました。

We got so lucky and had such wonderful ocean conditions, allowing us to see so much of the coast! Wonderful experience.

We love this tour so much. This was our favorite day on Oahu. I loved the clear water and all the different things to do for the day!

Quick and easy to fill your afternoon and then head to a sunset dinner! We got tons of great sightings and the crew kept us safe

we were nervous at first swimming at night, but we had a wonderful time and would do it again!

It was a bit of a long day on the water, but we loved it all around, the crew was very knowledgeable!

We got to make it to Molokini and the snorkel was great that day, lots of ocean life, clear conditions, all around a wonderful day!

The crew was great, very friendly and helpful. Such beautiful views. The current was strong during our snorkel time which was tough, I’d definitely like to do it again when it’s calmer (obviously nothing we can control). We saw and got close to a turtle, dolphins, fishes. My daughter saw fishes that looked like Dory and Nemo!

We had a great time snorkeling at the Molokini Crater. The staff was all really friendly and helpful. The boat was perfect for young kids and they loved the snorkel boards that the boat provided. The food was delicious and the slide and glass bottom portion provided lots of entertainment when we were done snorkeling. We saw whales on the way out and turtles on the way back. We'd definitely use this company again!

You can see a lot of fish at waist-deep water, making it enjoyable for snorkeling beginners. Although it was a bit cold to stay in the water in March due to the clouds, once you get in, it’s not a problem.

腰の高さの水深で沢山の魚を見ることができ、スノーケリング初心者で十分楽しめます。海に入り続けるには３月の曇りは少し寒いですが、入ってしまえば問題なしでした。

I visited Sandbar for the first time. All the staff were very friendly and it was a lot of fun!! I tried SUP for the first time, and thanks to Sasaki-san from Saipan, who had a great sense of humor and spoke in a Kansai dialect, it was enjoyable the whole time. It became a wonderful memory! If I have the chance again, I would love to participate!

初めてサンドバーに行きました。
どのスタッフさんもとても親切で楽しかったです！！
SUPに初めてチャレンジしましたが、スタッフでサイパン出身の佐々木さん（本当？）のノリがよい関西弁のおかげで、終始とても楽しかったです。
いい思い出になりました！また機会があれば、参加したいです！

The hotel provided a shuttle service, making transportation easy, and the crew on the boat was great at engaging with us, which made it a lot of fun. At the sandbar, we were able to take beautiful photos, and while snorkeling, we saw a sleeping turtle and many colorful fish. The large coral was truly impressive. The kids also had a great time and were very happy, creating wonderful memories. The hamburgers on the boat were also very delicious.

ホテルまで送迎してくれるので移動も楽だし、船のお姉さんも話が上手くて最高に楽しかったです。
サンドバーでは綺麗な写真も撮れたし、シュノーケルでは寝ているカメを見れたり、色とりどりの魚もたくさん見れました。とっても大きい珊瑚に感動でした。
子供達も良かった！と喜んでいてとてもいい思い出になりました。船上でのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです。

Hosts are great, very friendly and shared historical information at sites along the way. We saw a mother and baby whale as well as hammerhead sharks on the trips to and from. The sea life at the snorkeling site were abundant and beautiful.
Highly recommend this tour above others.

When saw dolphins!! And the guide was great!! Only you have to be prepared for sea movement 🌊

The music was fun and a nice chill day on the sand bar!!

The schedule was changed due to boat maintenance, but I'm glad I participated! The staff spoke Japanese, so I felt at ease! It was my first time doing SUP and I was reassured because they taught me how to do it.

船のメンテナンスのため、日程変更になりましたが、参加してよかったです！スタッフの人日本語できるので安心でした！sup等初めてでしたが、やり方を教えてもらえるので安心でした

All the staff members were bright and friendly, and my children were thrilled! Thank you for your care!

スタッフの方皆様､明るく親切な方ばかりで、子供も最高だったと喜んでました！
お世話になり､ありがとうございました♪

The weather was great, and the scenery was amazing. The staff was cheerful and very nice. It was good to have many activities to choose from.

It was a bit cold, so snorkeling required some preparation, but I was satisfied to see the beautiful seabed.

Thank you for your hospitality.

天気に恵まれ、風景が最高でした。
スタッフは陽気でとても素敵。
アクティビティもいくつも出来て良かった。

少し寒いのでシュノーケリングは
ちょっと覚悟が必要でしたが綺麗な海底を
みれて、満足しています。

お世話になりました。

Aidan, JJ, Carlos and Nick were a fantastic crew. They we knowledgeable, friendly, and funny too. We got to see turtles, fish of all kinds, sea urchins and more!

3月末だったので少し寒かったです。晴れ間に太陽が差しむと、とても綺麗な海で驚きました。浮島ラウンジで写真を撮るととても良かったです!