All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I was impressed by the white sand and blue sea. I participated with my 5-year-old child, and there were life jackets available for kids, so my child was able to enjoy it safely. My child brought swimming goggles, but snorkeling masks were still a bit too much for them. We were very satisfied to see sea turtles and manta rays. The hamburgers made on the boat for lunch were delicious. There was a friendly Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease. This has been added to my list of places I want to visit again.

白い砂と青い海に感動しました〜。
5才の子供と参加しましたが、子供用ライフジャケットの用意もあり、子供でも安全に十分楽しめました。うちの子供はスイミングゴーグル持参。スノーケリングマスクはまだムリでした。
海ガメやマンタも見れてとても満足。
ランチの船上で作ってくれるハンバーガーが美味しかった。
気さくな日本人ガイドさんがいたので安心でした。
また行きたい場所の一つに追加。

I was extremely satisfied.

The buses for the round trip were better compared to those from other tour companies, and I felt their effort to create a fun atmosphere during the journey. The boat was reasonably large and stable, and since it didn't go too fast, I think those worried about seasickness will be fine.

As for the sandbar, we went at low tide, so it was quite exposed and we were able to enjoy a very beautiful view.

We had fun throughout, including a chance encounter with a manta ray and stopping at a spot where we could almost certainly see sea turtles.

While the visibility for snorkeling at the coral reef wasn't that high, we were able to feed fish with leftovers from lunch and swim freely around the coral reef, which was about the size of a soccer field, for an hour, so I was very satisfied.

Overall, I had a wonderful time with no particular complaints.

満足度は非常に高いです。

行き帰りのバスも他のツアー会社のものに比べ良く、道中も楽しい雰囲気を届けようとする心遣いを感じました。
船もそれなりに大きく安定しており、スピードもあまり出ないので船酔いが心配な方も大丈夫だと思います。

肝心のサンドバーは前もって干潮の時刻に合わせていきましたので、結構広い範囲海面より出ており、非常に美しい光景を眺めることができました。

途中偶然マンタを目撃したり、ウミガメをほぼ間違いなく見れるスポットに寄ってくれたりと終始楽しめました。

サンゴ礁でのシュノーケリングでは、それほど透明度は高くなかったですが、昼食の余りで魚の餌付けをしたり、サッカー場ほどあるサンゴ礁の周りを一時間自由に泳げたので非常に満足でした。

総じて特に不満なところのない素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。

I participated with my sister. A few years ago, I joined a tour on Oahu with a friend for the first time and was deeply moved, so I decided to share the same experience with my sister. The boat was significantly smaller than the one I had been on before, and since there were many participants that day, we had to sit in a position where it was difficult to see outside the front of the boat (I could barely see through a foggy small window by standing up), which made it a bit cramped and I ended up feeling a little seasick. At one point, our seats became a storage area, and we had nowhere to sit. I had never felt uncomfortable during my previous participation, so I felt sad thinking it shouldn't have been like this. If I had experienced something like this during my previous participation, I might have chosen a different tour instead. (If the Japanese guide had shown a bit more consideration, it might have felt completely different...)

However, I was able to see many dolphins and three baby sea turtles, which quickly lifted my spirits. In the end, we danced the hula and had a fun time returning.

I heard that they will be purchasing a larger boat for the summer, so I would like to consider joining again during my next visit.

姉と二人で参加しました。数年前に初めてオアフ島へ友人と行った際に参加をさせて頂き、大変感動した為、姉にも同じ思いを。。。との気持ちで参加を決めました。以前乗船した船より大分小さくなっており当日は参加者が多かった為、船の先端の 外が見ずらい(立ち上がってようやく曇った小窓からすこし見える程度)位置に座り窮屈だった為少し船酔いをしてしまいました。途中から私たちの席は荷物置き場になってしまい座る席がなくなりました。以前参加した時は不快な思いをする事が一度もなかった為、こんなはずではなかったとの思いにかられ悲しくなりました。以前参加した時が今回のような体験をしていたらこちらのツアーではなく違うツアーにしていたかもしれません。(日本語ガイドの方の気遣いが少しでもあれば気持ち的には全く違ったかもしれませんが、、、)
しかし、たくさんのイルカと海亀親子3匹に会う事が出来て、悲しい気持ちは一気に吹っ飛びました。　最後はフラダンスを踊り楽しく帰って来れました。

夏には大きい船を購入されるそうなので、次回訪問時はまた検討したいと思います。

Overall, it was neither good nor bad. The sandbar was nice. However, I couldn't swim with the sea turtles. It's only natural for the turtles to escape when a lot of people suddenly enter the water. The sea is beautiful, but it can't compare to the Great Barrier Reef. Anyway, the impression of being crammed on the boat was very strong and suffocating. Especially during lunch, there was nowhere to eat on the boat, which was tough. I think those who don't have much time to stay in Hawaii should consider not participating.

総合的に可もなく不可もなくです
サンドバーは良かったです。しかし、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。
突然たくさんの人が海に入ってきたら、カメが逃げるのは当たり前です。
海はきれいですが、グレートバリアリーフにはかないません。
とにかく船に人がギュウギュウ詰めで息苦しい印象が強烈に残っています。
特に昼食は船内で食べる場所がなく辛かったです。
ハワイ滞在日数に余裕のない人は、参加しない方がいいと思いました。

The weather was bad, so it was cold and the view of the sandbar was disappointing, but the ocean was still beautiful enough!

I went with three girls, and we had a great time playing beach volleyball with some foreigners and other Japanese people we didn't know at all!

The food portion was small, but the hamburger was delicious!

天気が悪かったので寒くてサンドバーの景色も残念でしたがそれでも充分海綺麗だった！

女の子四人でいったけど全然しらない外人さんや他の日本人のみんなでビーチバレーが楽しかった！

ご飯も量がすくなかったけどハンバーガーおいしかった！

Woke up at 6:00 AM, gathered at 6:30.
It feels a bit early, but it's necessary. Waking up early is essential to meet the dolphins.

Once we boarded the bus, the morning homeroom led by the student council president, "Akao-chan," began.
The homeroom covered our upcoming plans and safety precautions for the ocean. I was sleepy, but it seemed important, so I listened seriously. (In fact, I think it's better to pay attention since it is important.)

After about an hour of driving, we arrived at the West Coast.
We quickly boarded the boat.

The boat for Dolphin Junior High was smaller than that of Dolphin University, so it swayed quite a bit.
But the scenery around us was amazing!!
Especially the legendary "???" where the Hawaiian music god IZ rests (I'm sorry, I forgot the name) was breathtaking. I wanted to land there. Is that possible?

After about 30 minutes of being rocked by the boat, we finally arrived at the dolphin point.
I jumped into the sea. The key here is to borrow a wetsuit. By the way, I jumped in wearing just swim trunks and it was extremely cold... Don't underestimate the ocean.

After a while, Akao-chan shouted, "Look down, look down!"
When I looked down as instructed, I spotted a pod of dolphins!! There were probably around 50 of them.
It was lucky to find them so quickly.
After that, friendly dolphins were playing just 5 meters away, spinning around, giving us a very precious experience.

That's all for my dolphin experience.

Personally, I also enjoyed the sea turtle observation tour.
I couldn't see any turtles because I got tired, but I encountered a giant stingray and swam alongside it.

Overall, it felt very active, so I think it's more suited for younger people.
Also, since the boat sways quite a bit, if you are prone to seasickness, it might be a good idea to take some motion sickness medication.

Thank you, Akao-chan.

朝6：00起床、6:30集合。
ちょっと早いような気がしますが、これでいいんです。
イルカに会うためには早起きが必要なんです。

バスに乗り込むと『あかおちゃん』こと生徒会会長による朝のホームルームが始まる。
ホームルームの内容は、これからのプラン及び海での注意事項。
眠いが重要そうなので真面目に聞きました。(実際重要なので真面目に聞いたほうがいいと思います)

1時間ほどの運転で西海岸に到着。
早速船に乗り込む。

イルカ中学はイルカ大学より船が小さいためかなり揺れました。
でも周りの景色は最高！！
特に伝説のハワイアンミュージックの神様IZが眠る「???」(すみません、名前忘れてしまいました)は絶景中の絶景でした。上陸したかったです。できませんかね？

船に揺られること30分、ついのイルカポイントに到着。
海に飛び込む。ここでのポイントはウェットスーツ借りること。ちなみに私は海パンいっちょで飛び込んで非常に寒い思いをしました。。海をなめたらあかん。)

しばらくするとあかおちゃんの「下見て、下見て」の掛け声。
言われた通り下を見るとイルカの群れを発見！！ざっと50匹ぐらいはいたのではないでしょうか。
こんなにも早く見つかるなんてラッキーでした。
その後も人懐こいイルカがほんの5m先でくるくる回りながら遊んでいたり、大変貴重な経験をさせて頂きました。

イルカ体験談はここまで。

個人的にはウミガメ観察ツアーもなかなか楽しかったです。
私はヘタってしまったため、ウミガメは見れませんでしたが巨大なエイに遭遇して並走ならぬ並泳しました。

全体的に非常にアクティブなので若い人向けの様な気がします。
あと、かなり船が揺れますので船酔いしそうな方は酔い止めを飲んでおくといいもしれません。

あかおちゃん、有難うございました。

The class president was very energetic, and I had a great time on the bus without a moment to feel sleepy.

I enjoyed watching the dolphins, but I wanted to swim with them... As a diver and swimmer, I felt that the life jacket was unnecessary (>_<). Just looking down... While it might be necessary to keep everyone together and prevent chasing, the staff were all free diving... What a shame.

I wanted to eat freshly made malasadas from Leonard's since we were there.

I mentioned some downsides, but overall, I had a lot of fun throughout the half day.

I was happy that they took a lot of photos. Whether the photo data for $60 is cheap or expensive is a bit ambiguous. It's not just our photos. However, there were many pictures that we couldn't have taken ourselves, so that was a plus.

I recommend it for those who aren't very good at swimming.

テンション高い学級委員長さんで、バスの中、眠くなる暇もなくとても楽しかったです。

イルカを観れて楽しかったけど、一緒に泳ぎたかった…。ダイバー、スイマーの私としては、あの救命胴衣は不要(>_<)下見るだけって…。みんなで追いかけないためにも、まとまるためにも、必要なのかもしれませんが、スタッフの方はみんな素潜りしてて…。残念。

マラサダは、せっかくレナーズなのに、できたてを食べたかったなー。

とマイナス点を書きましたが、半日通して、楽しかった。

写真をいっぱい撮ってくれたのは嬉しかった。その写真データが60ドルは安いか高いか…微妙なところ。自分たちの写真だけではないから。でも、自分たちでは撮れない写真がいっぱいあったので◎かなー。

あまり泳げない人にはオススメ。

The turtle snorkel trip was fantastic. Great activity for teenagers and adults. Fantastic crew. A holiday highlight.

I attended with my husband and my 23 year old son, which is physically challenged. I couldn't thank the crew enough, they were awesome attending to my sons needs. I on the other hand got sea sick, and couldn't enjoy the way I had plan to, but my husband was amazing taking care of me. It was quite an experience.

All the staff were kind and cheerful, and they took great care of my one-year-old daughter. We saw many sea turtles as well. The sandbar was clearly visible as land. The guide mentioned that it’s rare for such a solid beach to appear. However, it was a bit cloudy and drizzling, which was unfortunate, but the tour itself was fantastic. Breakfast consisted of simple ham sandwiches and nachos. I was a bit surprised, but my mother and daughter both enjoyed them, so it was fine. Everything tastes good when you’re out on the sea. It was a wonderful experience.

スタッフ全ての人が親切で明るく、1歳の娘のこともよく気にかけてくれました。
ウミガメもたくさん現れてくれました。
肝心のサンドバーははっきりと陸になっていました。
こんなにしっかり砂浜が現れるのは珍しいとガイドも言っていました。
ただ、少し曇り空でパラパラと雨が降っていたのが残念でしたがツアー自体は最高でした。
朝食は簡単なハムサンドとナチョスでした。
あれ？と思ったけどうちの母も娘もおいしそうに食べていたのでOKです。
海の上だからなんでもおいしい。
とてもいい体験になりました。

I participated in the early morning plan.
The ocean is truly beautiful!
The crew on the boat was very kind and made it enjoyable.
The sea turtles are only visible for a moment, so it's quite difficult to capture them on camera, but I was able to see them fairly well.
The snorkeling was great because the ocean is beautiful, but there wasn't enough time and there were too many people, so it was quite congested...
Next time, I would like to do a full-day plan and enjoy snorkeling at a more leisurely pace.

早朝プランに参加しました。
本当に海が綺麗です！
船のクルーはみんな優しくて楽しませてくれました。
海ガメは一瞬なのでなかなかカメラに納めるのが難しいですがまぁまぁ見ることができました(^^)
シュノーケリングは海は綺麗ですが時間がないのと人が多いので大渋滞でした…
今度は一日プランでゆっくりシュノーケリングがしたいと思いました。

I apologize for the late post, but I participated in the Dolphin Middle School tour in April. Last year, I joined the Dolphin University tour, which was a fulfilling experience, but this time I decided to try Dolphin Middle School based on a friend's recommendation that "the boat is thrilling and fun."

To sum it up, it was an incredibly enjoyable and satisfying time. First of all, we saw so many dolphins. By quietly approaching as instructed by the captain and never chasing them, we were able to have them come back to us multiple times. It felt unreal to actually experience "swimming with a pod of dolphins."

Additionally, I was able to see many of my favorite sea turtles. It seems that it's not common for so many to gather, but we were able to slowly observe a family of about five or six turtles, and they came right up to the surface for air, coming very close to us.

Moreover, from the boat, we were lucky enough to see an out-of-season whale and a rare seal. I believe whether you encounter dolphins, sea turtles, or whales depends on luck that day, but I highly recommend this tour. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

投稿が遅くなってしまいましたが、4月にイルカ中学のツアーに参加させていただきました。
去年はイルカ大学に参加して充実したツアーだったのですが、今回は友人から「イルカ中学のボートもスリルがあって楽しいよ」という薦めでイルカ中学に初参加してみました。
結論から言うと、とっても楽しい大満足の時間でした。
まず、イルカがとにかくたくさん見られました。
船長さんの指示どおりに静かに近づき、決して追いかけず、警戒させないようにすれば、何度も私たちのところに戻ってきてきてくれました。
こんなに「イルカの群れと一緒に泳いでいる」と実感できるなんて、現実じゃないようでした。
また、大好きなウミガメもたくさん見ることができました。
普段はこんなに集まっていることはあまりないそうですが、５～６頭の家族のようなウミガメたちをゆっくり見れて、しかも息継ぎのために海面に上がってくる度に顔のすぐ目の前に来てくれました。
その他にも、ボートの上から季節外れのクジラや、貴重なアザラシも見ることができて、とてもラッキーでした。
イルカやウミガメ、クジラに会えるかどうかはその日の運によると思いますが、とてもお勧めできるツアーです。
ハワイに行く時は必ず参加したいと思います。

This was my sixth time participating. I was really happy and excited to see that a crew member from three years ago has become the captain! This time, while searching for dolphins, we unexpectedly encountered a whale, which is rare for this season! I was so thrilled to see its tail fin! We also saw the most dolphins I've ever seen, and when I dove in to swim with them, it was incredibly close and very healing. I'm looking forward to participating again next time!

6回目の参加でした。
3年前に参加した時のクルーの方がいつの間にかキャプテンになっててなんだか嬉しくてテンションあがっちゃいました♪
今回はイルカを探している時に、この時期じゃ珍しく、クジラに遭遇できました！尾ビレも見れたしすごく嬉しかった！！
イルカも今までで1番多く、潜って泳いだらほんとに至近距離でとても癒されました♪
また次参加できることを楽しみにしてます♪

I just returned from my dream trip to the Big Island of Hawaii! I stayed for three nights, but it wasn't enough. This time, I participated in a night snorkeling experience swimming with wild manta rays, which was featured on the TV show "Tabi Salad." I think most people have only seen manta rays in aquariums.

I boarded the boat of Manta University’s Night Division, filled with excitement. With the captain and a handsome Nisei staff member, we cruised the Hawaiian waters for about 20 minutes on a high-speed boat to our snorkeling point. While enjoying the sunset, the handsome staff member shared fascinating information about manta rays in fluent Japanese, and my anticipation grew knowing that this unique experience could only be had on the Big Island.

Finally, we changed into our wetsuits, put on fins and snorkels, and entered the water. Within five minutes, a manta ray appeared! I was thrilled to be so close! But what surpassed that excitement was when the manta ray began to flip right in front of me multiple times a few minutes later. Amazing! So cute!

I lost track of time as several manta rays continued to perform flips right before my eyes. On the way back, we cruised through the dark sea, gazing at the beautiful starry sky, still savoring the experience with the manta rays as we returned to the harbor.

If you visit the Big Island, I highly recommend participating in this unique tour that you can only experience here! Thank you to the kind and attentive crew!

憧れのハワイ島に行ってきました！　雄大で活動的なハワイ島
に三泊しましたが物足りませんでした。今回は、テレビ（旅サラダ）で
放映された 野生のマンタと泳ぐ！ナイト・シュノーケリング に参加
しました。ほとんどの方がマンタは水族館でしか見たことがないと思います。
創造を膨らませてマンタ大学夜学部のボートに乗りました。　キャプテンと
日系二世のイケ面君のスッタフで約２０分の高速ボートでハワイの海をクルーズ
ポイントに到着してサンセットを眺める間イケ面君の流暢な日本語でまだ知られ
てないマンタのことを教えてもらい、このハワイ島だけしかこのマンタの体験が
出来ないことに期待が膨らみました。
いよいよウエットスーツに着替えフィンとシュノーケルを付けて海に入りました。
５分もするとマンタが現れました！　手の届くほどの距離に感動！しかしその感動
を数倍超えるものが数分後に、マンタが目の前で何度も宙返りを繰り返します
すごい！カワイイ！
時間を忘れて何枚のマンタが現れ目の前で宙返りを繰り返してくれました。
帰りのボートは真っ暗な海のクルーズ、綺麗な星空を眺めマンタの余韻を
残し帰港。
ハワイ島に行かれたら是非このハワイ島でしか体験できないこのツアーに
参加してみては！
親切丁寧なクルーにありがとうです！

This was my first time on the Big Island, and I wanted to fully enjoy nature, so I joined this tour that a friend had recommended. Since the meeting point was at the port, I was initially quite anxious, but it turned out to be a compact port, and as soon as we entered the parking lot, our guide waved at us enthusiastically, making it easy to meet up without any issues.

Actually, both my spouse and I are quite large, but they provided wetsuits that fit us comfortably, and they were very clean and comfortable to wear. As soon as the boat departed, I imagined we would be quite far offshore, but it was actually a safe spot right along the coast next to the airport, where we could easily swim back to shore. The sun was still up for quite a while, so we got to enjoy some snorkeling and watched a beautiful sunset from the boat.

After that, we received a lecture on manta ray behavior and how to observe them until it got dark, and then it was finally time to get in the water. You might think it would be cold and scary to dive into the ocean at night, but it wasn't scary at all; we just jumped off the boat and held onto something that looked like a surfboard floating nearby. Once we were in the water, a huge manta ray swam right towards us! I was so excited!

We can't touch the manta rays to protect them, but they actually come close to us. They were coming to eat the plankton attracted to the light attached to the surfboard, so there were many completely natural manta rays swimming around without any feeding involved. Other tour boats were anchored nearby, and when I looked into the water, I saw beams of light everywhere, with many giant manta rays swimming gracefully around them. In fact, "flapping" would be a more accurate description. The sight was truly magical, like something out of this world!

After enjoying the experience, we got back on the boat and rinsed off with fresh water, feeling refreshed as we returned to the port. However, it did get cold on the way back. We didn't exert ourselves much while just floating in the water, but it got chilly on the return trip, so bringing a sweatshirt or hoodie that can handle saltwater would make the return much more comfortable. This tour seems to be a unique experience that can only be had on the Big Island, so I highly recommend it! It's sure to impress people of all ages.

今回、初めてのハワイ島でしたので、とことん自然を満喫しようと思い、以前友人が参加してオススメされたこのツアーに参加しました。
集合場所が港だったので、最初は凄い不安だったのですが、コンパクトな港で、しかも我々が港の駐車場に入った途端、ガイドさんが大きく手を振って頂いたので、全く問題無く簡単に合流出来ました。実は夫婦共々かなりの大柄体型なのですが、我々でも余裕で入るサイズのウェットスーツも用意されてあって、非常に清潔で着心地も良かったです。すぐに船が出発すると、相当の沖合と想像していましたが、なんとエアポートのすぐ横の海岸沿いで、泳いでもすぐに岸に辿り着けるような安心した場所でした。結構陽が長かったので、少しシュノーケリングで遊ばせてもらい、船の上で綺麗なサンセットを眺めました。その後、薄暗くなるまでマンタの習性や鑑賞方法などのレクチャーを受け、いよいよ水の中へ。夜に海に潜るのですから、「寒くて怖いのでは？」と思われるかも知れませんが、ドボ〜ンと船から降りて、すぐ横の浮かんでいるサーフボードみたいなものに捕まっているだけなので、全く怖くなかったです。海に入ったらもういきなり巨大なマンタが、我々めがけて泳いで来ました！　もう、大興奮してしまいました！　マンタを保護するために触ってはいけないのですが、マンタの方が触れて来ます。サーフボードに取り付けたライトに寄って来たプランクトンを食べに来ているので、何も餌付けなど一切してない、完全に天然のマンタが沢山泳いで来るのです。他のツアーの船も周囲に停泊しているので、海の中をのぞくと、光の柱があちこちに出来ていてその周りを沢山の巨大マンタが悠々と泳いでいます。というより羽ばたいているという表現の方が正確です。その光景はまさに幻想的で、この世のものとは思えない光景でした！　十分に鑑賞してから船にあがり真水のシャワーをかけてもらい、ある程度スッキリした状態で、港に戻る事が出来ました。ただ、帰りは、やはり寒かったです。水中でじーっとしているので、体力など全く使わないのですが、帰りは寒くなるので、塩水に触っても問題無いようなトレーナーやパーカーを持参すると帰りが凄い楽でしょう。　このツアーはハワイ島でしか体験出来ないらしいので、是非オススメします！　老若男女誰でも感動する事間違いないです。

I apologize for being late to the meeting time (>_<)
The crew's response was wonderful, and I was able to enjoy myself very much!
It's a reliable and trustworthy shop!
Thank you very much (*^^*)♪

集合時間に遅れてしまい大変ご迷惑をおかけしました(>_<)
クルーの対応も素晴らしくとても楽しむ事が出来ました！
安心信頼出来るショップです！
ありがとうございました(*^^*)♪

The day after we arrived in Hawaii, unfortunately, it was cloudy... The wind was quite strong, and it was so cold that I was shivering even in the water... (；＿；) However, our guide Hajime and the others were very enjoyable, and the barbecue lunch was exquisite ♡ When we went, we were lucky to see a manta ray ♪( ´▽｀) If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to try again on a sunny day o(^▽^)o

ハワイに着いた次の日だったのですが、あいにくの曇り空…
風がかなり強く、海に入ってもガタガタ震えるほど寒かった…（；＿；）
でも、ガイドのハジメさん達はとても楽しく、お昼のバーベキューランチは絶品でした♡
私たちが行った時は、珍しくマンタが見れました♪( ´▽｀)
でも、またハワイ行く機会があれば、晴れた日にもう一度チャレンジしたいですっo(^▽^)o

I participated with my sister. Since it was our first time in Hawaii and our first time renting a car abroad, I was worried about whether we would make it to the meeting point after learning there was no pickup service. However, we arrived safely 20 minutes before the meeting time thanks to the easy-to-understand location and the straightforward route. We couldn't speak any English, but after reading everyone’s reviews, I thought we might manage somehow. On the day, however, all 11 other participants, aside from us, were from English-speaking countries, which made me realize the importance of English. Despite not understanding any English, the captain frequently checked in on us, and we had a very enjoyable time. During the snorkeling session, dolphins swam close to the boat. Unfortunately, we were on the boat when we came up from the water, so we couldn't swim with them, but we were able to see the dolphins up close. The boat was very fast, and an elderly lady who was riding with us became worried (even though I have a good build...) and made me move to a safer seat. Still, the angle between the boat and the water was almost 90 degrees! It was so much fun. Next time, I want to join during the whale watching season and master English so I can communicate with people from other countries. Thank you for the wonderful time.

姉と二人で参加しました。ハワイ島初上陸＆初海外レンタカーだった為ピックアップがないと知った時は無事集合場所に着けるか心配でしたが、とてもわかりやすい立地と運転しやすい道のりで集合時間20分前に無事到着できました。英語が全くできない私達皆さんの口コミを読ませて頂いていたので英語が出来なくてもなんとかなるかなぁと思いましたが、当日参加されていたのは私達を除く１１名はみなさん英語圏の方たちだった為やはり英語の大切さを実感させられた時間でした。しかし、英語が全く分からない私達ですが、キャプテンがたびたび大丈夫か？と声をかけてくださり、とても楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。シュノーケルの時間にはイルカがボートの近くを泳いでいました。残念ながら私達は海から上がってボートにいる時だったので一緒に泳ぐことは出来ませんでしたがとても近くでイルカを見ることが出来ました。ボートはとてもスピードが速く一緒に同乗していたご高齢のご婦人に心配をされてしまい(私はとても体格がよいにも関わらず。。。)安全な席に移動させられてしまいましたが、それでも海面とボート角度がほぼ90度！とても楽しかったです。次回は、クジラが見える時期に、そして他の国の方たちとコミュニケーションが取れるように英語をマスターして参加したいです。楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

This kayak trip was awesome. I booked this tour since I heard that snorkeling is awesome in Kaneohe, and I wanted to get away from busy Waikiki. I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki in the morning, and once we got to the state park, we were greeted by friendly staff at their gift shop where we checked in.

Make sure you bring your insect repellent. I got bit by mosquitos a few times. Once we were briefed and went down to the launch pad, our kayaks were tugged to the boat so we didn't have to kayak all the way to the first snorkel spot. The guide dropped us around the half way, and we kayaked about 15min to get to the Coconut island. The coral was BEAUTIFUL and there were a lot of tropical fish.

After 30min or so, we were then tugged again to the 2nd location. It was awesome since we were already a little tired from snorkeling. I liked the 2nd location at the sandbar, and this spot was also beautiful. The other snorkelers spotted a huge sea turtle.

We then had a chance to choose if we wanted to kayak back or tugged on the boat again. I chose to kayak back, and it was a perfect amount for kayaking for a day.

They had a fresh water shower at the park, and they took us to their BBQ lunch spot where we had a chance to eat delicious lunch with their staff.

Overall, this was a great tour. Especially recommended for families with small children or older people who can't kayak too long. Tugboat was awesome.

Highly recommended!

I saw in the reviews that "the sandbar may not appear depending on the season," so I was a bit worried, but after checking the water level forecast, I chose the morning departure course and was able to walk on the sandbar. During the trip, we encountered a downpour, but the rain in Hawaii stops quickly, so it wasn't a problem. I participated in mid-April, and it was colder than I expected, so a jacket is essential.

口コミを見て『時期によっては砂場が出現しないことも』とあったので不安でしたが、水位予測を見てAM出発のコースを選んだところちゃんと砂場を歩くことができました。移動中はスコールにあたりましたが、ハワイの雨はすぐ止むので問題なしでした。4月中旬の参加でしたが思ったよりも寒いので上着は必須です

Last time, I went to a sandbar with a different company, but perhaps because it was a full moon that day, the water level didn't drop at all, and it didn't turn into a sandbar, so I decided to try again. I tried to make a reservation with the same long-established travel company as last time, but they were fully booked, so I ended up with this one, and it turned out to be a great choice as we could use our time more effectively. We were blessed with good weather, were able to snorkel, and the sea was very beautiful; we even saw sea turtles, which made me very satisfied. The staff were kind, and the sandwiches we had under the bright Hawaiian sun were delicious. This is a tour I would definitely like to join again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.

前回　別の会社でサンドバーに行ったのですが、たまたまその日は満月だったせいか水位が全く下がらずサンドバーにならなかったので再チャレンジしました。それで　前回と同じ老舗（？）の旅行会社で予約しようとしたらいっぱいでこちらにお世話になりましたが、こちらのほうが時間を有効に使えて結果的にはとても良かったです。お天気にも恵まれシュノーケルもできたし、海もとてもきれいで海ガメも見れたし大満足でした。スタッフの方々も優しく、ハワイの明るい陽の下で食べるサンドイッチもおいしかったです。また機会があったらぜひ参加したいツアーです。ありがとうございました。

I usually don't do reviews because there wasn't enough "wow" or it's special, but not worth my time to "write" about it: This activity is exceptionally the case for shouting about. Think about how in the world could you go underwater, be AMONG fish, not learn the intricacies of diving, not wear heavy equipment on your back (even if weight is not an issue underwater), or hold your breath for an extended period of time, and still be able to wear your personal prescription glasses. This is a great activity to partake in especially for those curious about underwater activities.
When you get underwater on these vehicles, a personal diver will be assigned to you to make certain that you're doing OK and to mitigate any problems that may arise---even if you decide to cancel the activity. The hosts were all professional and serious about instructing the group on what to expect while in the water, and I felt comfortable and appreciatead their attention to safety. We rode out to the edge of this bay in the south eastern part of Oahu and proceeded with the adventure in the BOBs plus snorkeling around the boat that brought us out there. One of the divers had a camera to take pictures while we were underwater so there will be pictorial memories to look back at and thoughts about what to do in the future to optimize my excursions beneath the ocean. This activity is great!I was underwater for the very first time in my life, and I'm back to write about how great a time I had! If diving is not for you, try this for your shorter "bucket" list!

As a precondition, I have a TOEIC score in the 300s, and this is my first self-arranged overseas trip (I've traveled abroad three times). Initially, I had booked a "Helicopter Tour with a Japanese Pilot" from another company, but I switched to this one because I was informed that a Japanese pilot was unavailable. Fortunately, I was assigned a Japanese pilot here.

To conclude, I was very satisfied. I'm glad I had the courage to choose the helicopter. I took the tour to see Kilauea Volcano, but I was impressed by the North Waipi'o Valley and the surrounding table mountain-like terrain. Kilauea has been in a state of calm since around 2013, so I couldn't see any eruptions. I chose the helicopter tour thinking I could still see lava even in a calm state, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

It's also nice that hotel pick-up is included depending on the plan. Arranging a taxi can be quite challenging for someone who doesn't speak English...

As a note, the only person who speaks Japanese is the pilot. The pick-up driver and the reception staff do not understand it at all. Still, I managed to communicate with gestures and my voucher. If you can speak English, you would probably enjoy it even more.

Before boarding the helicopter, you need to check in your luggage, so it's better to take out your camera and gum (for motion sickness). I think they asked in English if I had taken out my camera, which I understood, but I didn't grasp the intention and ended up forgetting to take out the gum.

After returning, I was able to take a commemorative photo with the pilot. It makes for a great memory.

前提条件として、私はTOEIC300点台で、自分手配の海外旅行初めてです（海外は３回目）。
当初、別会社の「日本語パイロットと行く～ヘリツアー」を予約していたのですが、日本人パイロットの都合が付かないと連絡があったのでこちらに切り替えました。こちらは幸運にも日本語パイロットに割り当ててもらえました。

結論から言うと、とても満足しました。勇気を出してヘリコプターにして良かったです。
キラウエア火山目的で乗りましたが、北部ワイピオ渓谷や、その周辺のテーブルマウンテン？状の地形に感動しました。キラウエアは2013年ごろから小康状態なので、噴火しているような場面は見れません。そう思って小康状態でも溶岩を見ることの出来るヘリを選択しましたが、嬉しい誤算でした。

こちらは、プランによってホテル送迎が付いているのも嬉しいです。
タクシー手配も、英語できない人間には難易度が高いので・・・。

注意として、日本語が通じるのは（日本語可能な）パイロットさんだけ。送迎運転手や、フロア受付の方には一切通じません。それでも、バウチャーもって身振り手振りで何とかなります（なりました）。英語ができれば私よりももっと楽しめるでしょう。
ヘリに乗る前に手荷物を預けるので、カメラやガム（酔い止め）は出しておいた方が良いです。（英語で、カメラは出したか？と聞いていたようで、それは分かったのですが、意図がわからず、ガム出しそびれました。）

帰着した後に、パイロットとの記念撮影を撮ってもらえました。
良い記念になります。

This time, we traveled with our children, but we participated in this tour as a couple. It was fun to see sea turtles up close and observe tropical fish. If you have children who can swim, around elementary school age, they can participate with confidence. (In fact, there were also children who appeared to be in elementary school with us.) The guide spoke in English and was very kind.

今回は子供たちも一緒の旅行だったのですが、このツアーは夫婦で参加しました。ウミガメが本当に近くにいて、熱帯魚も観る事ができて楽しかったです。小学生くらいの泳げるお子さんなら安心して参加できます。（現に、小学生らしき子供たちも一緒でした）ガイドさんは英語でお話しされていましたが、とても優しかったです。

At this time of year, the water is still cold, and it took me a while to get used to it. Since it wasn't low tide, the sandy beach wasn't visible, but the sea was very beautiful, and I was thrilled to encounter lovely fish while snorkeling. I was even more excited to see two turtles and one ray. The barbecue also had a lot of food, and you could have as much as you wanted.

まだこの時期は水が冷たいです、慣れるのに時間がかかりました。
引き潮ではなかったので、砂浜は現れていませんでしたが、海がとてもきれいでシュノーケリングでは綺麗な魚に出会い感激です。
カメ２匹・エイ１匹に会えさらに感激しました
バーベキューも料理が沢山ありおかわり自由です

I would suggest anyone to do it in the morning because in the afternoon it's way too short, you get about 1hr to snorkel because it takes more than one hour to get to molokini and another to get back. Everything was a lot of fun but I WOULD NEVER DO THE SNUBA OPTION AGAIN - it's a different business so you'd have to pay there, me and my husband were both disappointed, it's not that much of a difference from snorkeling because the line isn't too long, it's just 30 mins of the time you're there, the guy running it was extremely rude and you have to pay an additional 60$ per person, NOT WORTH IT!
But apart from the snuba issue, the rest of the trip was fun, and bbq lunch was good! Molokini is beautiful.

Fun, relaxing, good food, beautiful places and a great crew!

It was inexpensive, so I chose this one. The program was as priced. I couldn't see much of the Angel Sea due to seasonal and time constraints, but I was able to see sea turtles. The snacks were typical American fare.

お安いのでこちらで。価格どおりのプログラムでした。
天使の海は季節・時間の都合であまり見れませんでしたがウミガメは見ることができました。ちょっとしたスナックはアメリカらしいものでした。

I participated in Taka's tour on May 9th. It was a smooth and friendly tour.

Although I hadn't requested it, they provided a morning call, allowing me to arrive at the meeting place on time. On the way to the port by car, we had a mini sightseeing tour and listened to Taka's extensive knowledge, and before I knew it, we arrived in about 40 minutes.

Once we got on the boat, we soon encountered a pod of dolphins!!! Everyone was worried about whether they would get to see dolphins, but we were able to swim with many dolphins and had big smiles on our faces. There was even a baby dolphin. We could hear the dolphins' calls as well.

This alone was satisfying, but then we moved to a spot to see sea turtles.

We quickly found the sea turtles, and after a while, one came to the surface for air, allowing us to see it right in front of us. It was a precious experience.

We were blessed with good weather, and I’m really glad I participated.

Captain Sisters were all warm, and every participant successfully graduated from Dolphin Middle School!!

Even those who are not good at swimming received assistance, so I felt it was a tour where I could participate with peace of mind. Although it was an early morning and I was sleepy, it was a fulfilling day. Thank you very much.

I would definitely love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

5月9日タカさんのツアーに参加しました。進行がスムーズでフレンドリーなツアーでした。

お願いしていなかったのですが、モーニングコールをしてくださり時間通り集合場所へ行けました。
車で港まで向かう途中、プチ観光&タカさんの豊富な知識を聞きながら約40分あっという間に着きました。

ボートに乗りしばらくするとイルカの群れが!!!
みんなイルカに会えるのか心配していたのですが沢山のイルカと一緒に泳げ笑顔に♪赤ちゃんイルカもいました。イルカの鳴き声も聴こえました。
これだけでも満足ですが、その後海亀のスポットへ移動。

海亀もすぐ見つかり、しばらくするとい息継ぎのために海面まで来たので目の前で見る事ができました。
貴重な体験をする事ができました。

お天気にも恵まれ参加して本当に良かったです。

船長 sistersみんな暖かく参加者全員無事にイルカ中学校を卒業できました!!

泳ぎの苦手な方もアシストして下さいますし、安心して参加できるツアーだと感じました。
朝が早いので眠かったですが充実した1日でした。
ありがとうございました。

また是非機会があれば参加させていただきます。

If you love the ocean and ocean wildlife, you will love this activity as a solo, couple or family. What a fun and exciting trip! Watching the Manta Rays was like watching an underwater ballet. I got some great video footage to capture the experience and to bring home. I did the snorkeling portion but I'm sure if you can scuba dive this would be even more fun! To top it off, they give you hot soup and hot chocolate afterwards! Great fun!