All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

On the day of the event, unfortunately, it rained. Moreover, it wasn't just a light rain; it was quite heavy.

However, at the sandbar, we were able to walk on land that was completely above the water, and we also practiced snorkeling. Since we were playing by the water, we had plenty of time.

For lunch, we had hamburgers with patties grilled on the boat, which were surprisingly delicious.

While moving to the snorkeling point, we searched for sea turtles, and we were able to see many of them. The staff informed us which direction to look, so I think everyone in the group was able to see them.

We had a lot of time for snorkeling, allowing us to see plenty of fish. The area was limited to around the coral reefs, but the staff was always watching and ready to come to help if needed, which was reassuring.

After snorkeling, it was nice to be given warm drinks, especially since the weather was bad and cold.

The tour pickup was in a large tourist bus, and there were people from various countries on board. The guide tried to liven up the atmosphere with various explanations until we arrived at the location. Since everything was in English, I only understood parts of it, but I was happy that they occasionally brought up topics that were understandable for Japanese participants.

Once we arrived, Japanese participants and others were assigned to separate boats, so everything was explained in Japanese, and the staff were all funny and made it enjoyable.

参加の当日は生憎の雨。
しかも小雨ではなくかなり本格的に降ってました。

しかし、サンドバーでは水面から完全に出た陸地を歩くことも出来、シュノーケリングの練習も出来ました。
水辺で遊ぶので、時間は十分です。

その後の昼食では、船の上でパティを焼いたハンバーガーを食べ、これまた美味しくてびっくり。

シュノーケリングのポイントに移動する間にウミガメ探し、と言う感じだったのですが沢山のウミガメを見ることが出来ました。
船のどの方向に見えるか、スタッフの方がその都度教えてくれたので、参加者はみんな見れたと思います。

シュノーケリングでも時間がかなりあったので、存分に魚を見ることが出来ました。
場所はサンゴ礁の周りに限定されていたのですが、スタッフの方が常に見ていてくれて何かあればすぐに来てくれるような体制だったので安心でした。

シュノーケリングの後に、温かい飲み物が配られたものいいですね。
天候が悪くて寒かったですから。

ツアーのお迎えは大きな観光バスで、色んな国の方が乗っていました。
現地に着くまではガイドさんが場を盛り上げようと色々と説明してくれました。
全て英語だったため、所々しか解りませんでしたが、そんな日本人にも時々分かるような話題を振ってくれて嬉しかったです。

現地に着いてからは、日本人とその他の人が別々の船に割り振られた為、全て日本語で説明してくれ、さらにスタッフの方がみんな面白くて楽しかったです。

Had a great first trip to Hawaii. This was the highlight of our trip . Great crew, great and plentiful food , great ride out (whales ), Molokini was also great , of course. My brother lives on Maui, we had a great trip.

This time, I participated in the manta tour with Aloha Kona Tours and was so moved that I spontaneously joined the dolphin snorkeling as well.

I had previously participated in a tour to swim with dolphins in Oahu, but I had a bitter experience where the dolphins quickly swam away and I couldn't swim with them at all. I had given up on the idea of swimming with wild dolphins.

So, the experience of encountering dolphins, seeing them up close, and swimming together surpassed even the manta experience... I really got to swim close to the dolphins!

Our guide, Daisuke, diligently searched for points where dolphins were located, and thanks to his efforts, I was able to see many dolphins.

Just watching the dolphins swim close to Daisuke was healing. The dolphins were, of course, not scary at all, but I felt a bit anxious about diving in the deep sea without anything to hold onto, so I borrowed a float, which ended up being a bit of a hindrance.

I think I encountered a total of about 30 to 40 dolphins in the sea. I've heard that on lucky days, you can encounter over 100 dolphins?? I believe we swam in the sea for about 40 minutes.

Also, I was fortunate enough to see a whale. During that time, Daisuke really persevered (laughs) in searching for the whale.

Even after returning to Japan, I couldn't get the dolphins out of my mind. I definitely want to go meet the dolphins again! When I do, I hope to rely on your services again, so thank you in advance!

今回、アロハコナツアーズのマンタの方に参加し、感動しずぎて、急遽イルカシュノーケリングに参加しました。

私は、以前、オアフでイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加したことがあるのですが、イルカはすぐ逃げて全く一緒に泳げないという苦い経験があり、野生のイルカと泳ぐのは無理なんだろうなとあきらめていました。

なので、イルカに出会え、間近で見れ、一緒に泳ぐ感動はマンタを超えました・・・。
本当に近くでイルカと泳げたのですから！

ガイドのダイスケさんは、イルカのいるポイントを丁寧に何度も探してくれ、トライできたので、沢山のイルカを見ることができたと思います。

ダイスケさんに近づいてきて一緒に泳ぐイルカを見てるだけで、癒されました。
イルカは、もちろん全く怖くないですし、深い海に浮き輪等つかまるものがない中、潜るのはちょっと不安で、フロートを借りたのですが、結局邪魔になりました。


おそらく、合計、30～40匹位のイルカと海の中で遭遇できたのでしょうか。ラッキーな日は100匹以上のイルカに遭遇できる日もあるとか？？大体、海の中で泳ぐのは40分位だったと思います。

また、幸運にもクジラを見ることができました。その際も、ダイスケさんはかなりねばって（笑）クジラを探してくれました。

日本に帰ってからも、しばらくイルカが頭から離れませんでした。また、絶対イルカに会いに行きたいです！
その際は、お世話になると思いますので、よろしくお願いします！

Although the morning was early, I had the chance to see dolphins twice and was thrilled right away. During free time, I was lucky to swim with sea turtles as well. I actually didn't have high expectations for the hula, but I ended up participating enthusiastically with flower decorations and a pareo (sarong) at the end (laughs). It was fun all the way to the end!

The staff were all kind and helped create a lively atmosphere, allowing us to fully experience the Hawaiian vibe. Now that I'm back home, I'm still enjoying the memories while looking at the pictures I purchased. This became my best memory in Hawaii. Thank you very much!

朝は早かったもののイルカは2度も見に行く機会をもらってたっぷり見られて早々に大興奮。フリータイムではウミガメとも一緒に泳げてラッキーでした。実はあまり期待してなかったフラも花飾りやパレオをつけて最後はノリノリで参加（笑）最後まで楽しかった！
スタッフさんも皆親切で盛り上げてくれ、ハワイ感を十分味合わせてくれました。帰ってきて購入した画像を見ながら、まだ楽しみに浸っています。ハワイで1番の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

I participated at the end of January. I was worried about the weather since it was the rainy season, but I was lucky to have clear skies. The sun was very strong, so sunscreen and a light jacket are absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sandbanks rising from the sea, but I was moved to see wild sea turtles. I think it would be good to check the tides in advance and make a reservation. The lunch was also very delicious. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.

1月の終わりに参加しました。雨季だったため天気が心配でしたが、晴天でラッキーでした。日差しがとても強いので、日焼け止めと薄手の上着は絶対必要です。海から浮き上がる砂浜は残念ながら見れませんでしたが、野生の海亀が見れたので感動しました。事前に潮の満ち引きを調べて予約されると良いと思います。ランチもとても美味しかったです。また機会があれば参加したいです。

The sandbar, also known as the "Angel's Sea," refers to a white sandy beach that suddenly appears in the deep ocean.

Kaneohe Bay is originally a volcanic caldera lake with a large crater-like depression in its terrain. In ancient times, this depression became the sea, and the edges of the caldera acted as a breakwater, preventing large waves from entering the crater-shaped bay.

The white sandy beach within that depression is the sandbar.

The sandbar consists of only white sand and blue sea. Due to tidal conditions, the sandbar only reveals itself above the water during daytime tour hours about 60 days a year.

On the day I participated, the low tide occurred in the early morning hours, making it difficult to see the white sandy beach floating on the sea. However, I had the experience of walking on the white sand covered by knee-deep seawater in the middle of the vast ocean.

If you really want to see the sandbar peeking above the water, it's best to check the tide chart and confirm before arranging your flight tickets.

Reference: Tide chart; http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/3854.html?y=2014&m=4&d=12

サンドバーは別名“天使の海”とも呼ばれ、深い海の中に突然現れる白い砂の浜辺のことを指します。

カネオヘ湾は、もともとが火山のカルデラ湖で大きなクレーター状の窪みのある地形。
太古の昔に、その窪みが海となり、さらにカルデラの山の縁の部分が防波堤の役割をはたし、クレーター状の湾に大きな波が侵入するのを防いでくれています。

その窪みの中にある白い砂浜、それがサンドバー。

サンドバーは白い砂浜と青い海、それしかないところです。
また、潮の関係で、サンドバーが日中のツアー時間帯に海上に顔をのぞかせるのは年に60日もないとのこと。

私が参加したこの日も、干潮の時間帯は朝の6時台でしたので、海に浮かび上がる白い砂浜を見るのは難しかったですが、大海原の真っただ中で、膝丈の海水が覆う白砂の上を歩くという経験が出来ました。

どうしても、海の上に顔をのぞかせるサンドバーを見たいという場合には、干潮表をチェックし確認をしてから航空券のチケットを手配する方が確実です。

参考：干潮表；http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/3854.html?y=2014&m=4&d=12

The conditions on the day I participated were very good, and I was able to swim with many dolphins—probably over 50! I was thrilled to swim alongside wild dolphins at such a close distance. I could hear their calls, and I also saw a baby dolphin swimming happily with its mother. The staff were all fun and made the experience enjoyable. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

私が参加した日はコンディションがとてもよかったみたいで、たくさんのイルカと一緒に泳ぐことができました。たぶん50以上はいたんじゃないかな☆野生のイルカと手が届きそうなくらいな距離で一緒に泳ぐことができて大感激でした。鳴き声も聞こえるし、子どものイルカがお母さんと仲良く泳いでる姿も見れました。スッタフの方も楽しい方ばかりで、楽しませていただきました☆またハワイにいった時は参加したいです。

This is a passive activity where you float on the surface of the water while holding onto a bar, waiting for manta rays to appear. The impressive proximity of the manta rays, coming so close that it feels like they might collide with you, is truly captivating.

バーにつかまった状態で水面に浮き、ひたすらマンタが現れるのを待つ受動的なアクティビティです。
ぶつかりそうでぶつからない程近づいてくるマンタの迫力は見ごたえ十分です。

I go to the Big Island every year because I want to swim with dolphins. This was my first time participating in this tour, and the instruction was thorough, and the staff was friendly, making it a lot of fun.

They also had solid safety measures in place, so I recommend this tour for beginners as well.

This time, as soon as we got out to sea, we encountered a pod of over 100 dolphins, and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by dolphins just by floating on the surface.

I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

毎年イルカと泳ぎたくてハワイ島に行きます。
こちらのツアーは初参加でしたが、
指導も丁寧だし、フレンドリーなスタッフで
とても楽しかったです。

安全対策もしっかりしていましたし、
初心者の方にもオススメのツアーです。



今回は海にでてすぐに、100頭以上の群れに会えて、
水面で浮いてるだけで周り中イルカに囲まれるという
ラッキーな状況でした。

また機会があれば参加したいです。

It was amazing!! You absolutely have to do it!! Swimming with the turtles was truly the best moment! You definitely should do it when you come to Hawaii!

最高でした！！絶対やるべき！！カメと一緒に泳ぐことができ本当に最高のひと時でした！絶対にハワイに来た時にはやるべき！

**Transportation to the Ship**
We were taken from the hotel to the dock in a large bus that could accommodate about 50 people. A robust-looking captain chatted with us during the ride, but it was in English. Laughing, I took this opportunity to enjoy a nice nap for about an hour both going and returning. Upon arrival, we were directed, "Japanese people go to that ship."

**Sandbar**
The weather wasn't very good, with no blue sky and lots of clouds. This is just bad luck, so there's nothing we can do about it... I had checked the tide schedule thoroughly, so the sandy beach was perfectly exposed. I was really moved by this! I absolutely recommend checking the tide schedule.

**Sea Turtles**
It seemed there were few sea turtles that day, and with my poor eyesight, I could only see them from a distance, so I couldn't get any photos. If you have poor eyesight but usually don't wear glasses, I recommend bringing your glasses.

**Snorkeling**
Many people tried snorkeling but quickly came back up, saying they were scared. I wasn't feeling well, so I just watched from above. My husband, who enjoyed it until the end, said it was beautiful.

**Meals**
We had hamburgers for our meal. They were quite tasty, but the wait time was incredible. There was probably a 30 to 40-minute gap from when the first person started eating to when the last person began. (I think it depends on the number of participants; there were about 35 to 40 people that day.) We were told to "please wait in line," but since we were towards the end of the line and it was too cold to bear, we waited in a spot out of the wind without lining up.

**Changing Area**
There wasn't one. I thought there would be one after getting off the ship, but there wasn't. It was okay to change in the restroom, and we were told we could just wrap ourselves in a bath towel and get on the bus. Honestly, the public restrooms outside were dirty, and there were too few of them, so women were forming lines, making it hard to change. Given that situation, I recommend preparing for changing accordingly.

**Guide**
There was an older gentleman who explained the schedule and how things would go. I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting a famous guide or something.

**Items Needed as of April 18**
Warm clothing!
A bath towel (which can also serve as warm clothing).

【船までの移動】
ホテルから、波止場まで50人くらい乗れそうな大型バスで連れて行ってくれました。
ガタイのいい船長さん風の方が移動中お話してくれましたが、英語。笑
これをいいことに移動中の1時間ほど、ゆっくり睡眠を行きも帰りも取れました。笑
到着してから、「日本人はあっちの船ね〜」と振り分けられました。


【サンドバー】
お天気があんまり良くなくて、青空がなく雲ばっかりでした。
これは運なので仕方がない。。。
潮の満ち引きはしっかり調べていったので、ばっちり砂浜が出ていました。
これには感動しました！！
絶対満ち引き、調べることをオススメします。


【ウミガメ】
この日は少なかったらしく、目の悪い私には遠くでしか出てくれず、見れませんでした。写真はもちろん撮れませんでした。
目が悪いけど普段メガネしていない方は、メガネ持って行くことをオススメします。


【シュノーケル】
1回は降りてみるものの、「恐い」と言って上がってくる人が多かったです。
私は体調が優れなかったので、上から見ていました。
最後の方まで愉しんでいた旦那は、綺麗だったと言っていました。


【お食事】
お食事はハンバーガー。普通に美味しかったですが、待ち時間が凄かった。
最初に食べた人から最後の人が食べ始めるまで、たぶん30〜40分くらいあったのでは？？（参加人数にもよると思うけど・この日は35〜40人くらい？）
「並んで待って下さい」と言われましたが、かなり最後の方だった私たちは、あまりにも寒くて耐えられず、風の当たらない所で並ばずに、列が減るのを待っていました。笑


【着替え場所】
なし。
船を降りればあるのかと思っていたけど、なし。
トイレで着替えてもいいし、バスはバスタオルを蒔けばそのまま乗ってもOKとのことでした。
正直、外の公衆トイレは汚いし、トイレの数が少ないから、女性は行列できるのに着替える気になれず。
そんな状態なので、そういう状況に見合った着替えをオススメします。


【ガイドさん】
スケジュールとやり方を説明してくれたおじちゃん。て感じでした。
名物ガイドさんとかいるのかと期待してただけに、ちょっと残念でした。


【4月18日の時点で必要だった持ち物】
防寒着！
バスタオル（防寒着にもなる）

My best memory is encountering 100 dolphins. Swimming with wild spinner dolphins is a lifelong memory for me. To see dolphins again, we took a boat out to Yokohama Beach on the west coast, which had a completely different scenery compared to the east coast. The land shaped like a god with outstretched arms, a power spot, was so shockingly beautiful that it still comes to mind vividly. I can't swim, but since there were many children among the guests, there were plenty of staff members, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. My husband was thrilled to dive at his own risk. The color of the sea was just like Blue Hawaii. It was a wonderful day.

イルカに１００ぴき出会えたことが一番の思い出です。
野生のハシナガイルカと一緒に泳いだことは、一生の思い出です。
またイルカに会うために、西海岸のヨコハマビーチ辺りまで船を出していただいたのですが、また東海岸とはぜんぜん違う景色で、パワースポットである、神様が手を広げた形の大地は、今でも目に浮かぶほど衝撃の美しさでした。
わたしは泳げませんが、ゲストにお子さんが多かったためスタッフの方もたくさんいて、安心して、シュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。
夫は、自己責任ですもぐりをさせてもらって喜んでました。
海の色がまさにブルーハワイ。
すばらしい一日でした。

This cruise exceeded our expectations. We thought we were hanging on the sandbar for a few hours having lunch and playing volleyball, but that was only the first part! We got to see sea turtles AND snorkel in the ocean by a reef. It was such an awesome deal for the price. I would highly recommend it; not to mention the crew was super friendly/helpful/accomodating.

The weather wasn't great, and it rained almost the whole time, but the staff were all kind and made it enjoyable. They made us laugh with their fluent Japanese. The sandbar didn't look like it did in the pictures, but I was satisfied. The food was very delicious! My husband even had a second helping of meat. It was quite cold due to the rain, but they had blankets prepared, which showed attention to detail in their service.

お天気が良くなくてほとんど雨が降っていましたが、、スタッフの方が皆さん親切で楽しませてくれました。流暢な日本語で笑わせてくれて、、サンドバーは写真のようには見えませんでしたが、、満足です。食事はとてもおいしかったです！主人はお肉をおかわりしていました。雨で結構さむかったのですがひざ掛けも用意してあり、、細かいサービスを感じました。

We participated as a couple. We left early in the morning and drove for an hour to the West Coast, a place not often visited by tours. During the drive, our enthusiastic guide shared a wealth of information about the tour, Hawaii, personal introductions, and safety instructions, keeping the conversation lively until we reached our destination.

After using the restroom, we changed into wetsuits, which were available for a voluntary fee of $10. They even had sizes for my larger frame. It was a good decision to rent one since the water was still cold. We encountered dolphins shortly after setting sail. Following the captain's and the guide's instructions, we entered the water. There were a lot of dolphins! I never expected to see them so soon; it felt like a natural aquarium. We were treated to numerous dolphin jumps and even spotted sea turtles, along with octopuses and various tropical fish. The weather was perfect, with no wind, making for the best conditions. For my wife, who is not a strong swimmer, they provided something like a floatation device. Normally, life jackets are available, so it's not necessary, but those who feel scared might want to borrow one.

夫婦で参加しました。早朝に出発し車で１時間、あまりツアーで行かない西海岸へ行きます。
車の中でテンションの高いガイドさんから、おもしろおかしくツアーのこと、ハワイのこと、自己紹介、注意事項など盛りだくさんのお話があります。沈黙することなく目的地に到着。
トイレを済ませ、ウェットスーツに着替えます。任意で１０ドルです。太目の私のサイズもありました。海の中はまだ寒いので借りてよかったです。出航してすぐにイルカに遭遇。キャプテンと学級委員（ガイド）の指示で海に入ります。大量のイルカです。こんなに早くお目にかかるとは！天然の水族館です。イルカのジャンプを何度も見せてくれました。ウミガメも見ることができました。他にもタコやいろんな熱帯魚。当日は風もなく天候にも恵まれ最高のコンディションでした。泳ぎの苦手な妻には浮輪のようなものを貸してくださいました。本来はライフジャケットがあるので必要ありません。それでも怖いひとは借りておくとよいでしょう。

The sandbar was enjoyable even for my mother, who can't swim. I asked the staff to take some photos, and they were clearly experienced, capturing the best moments and angles! We got some wonderful photos to remember the day. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside a turtle (honu) for about five minutes. The staff were all cheerful, and we had a great time.

サンドバーは泳げない母も楽しめていました。
スタッフの方にお願いして撮影してもらいましたが
さすが慣れていてシャッターチャンスもアングルも最高！
素敵な記念に残る写真が撮れました。
シュノーケルでは亀（ホヌ）と5分くらい一緒に泳げましたよ。
愉快なスタッフさんばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごせました。

Unfortunately, due to the cloudy sky, the sea didn't look very beautiful, and to be honest, it was a bit disappointing. The sea in Waikiki looked much clearer. There was no issue with the tour itself, but simply put, the color of the sea varies with the weather, so there's nothing we can do about that.

あいにく曇り空のせいであまり海も綺麗に見えず正直イマイチでした。これならまだワイキキの海の方が綺麗に見えました。ツアー自体に問題はありませんが、単純に天気によって海の色は違うのでこればっかりは仕方ないんだと思います。

☆Private Dolphin Middle School☆
We were picked up at 6:25 AM, and although we were worried about the cloudy weather in Waikiki, we arrived at Waianae Harbor on the West Coast in about an hour, and the sun started to shine. The dolphin watching was conducted in a classroom format with a tour guide. Mr. TAKAO's explanations (he looked a lot like Tetsuya Takeda) prioritized the safety of the participants, and he prayed in the morning for everyone to encounter dolphins.

Before we reached the point, our feelings and prayers were answered, and we encountered a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Feeling optimistic, we first went snorkeling at a spot with sea turtles and fish to get accustomed to the water. There was an explanation that those who are sensitive to the cold water temperature could rent a wetsuit for $10, and many people took advantage of that. I was fine in the water with my long-sleeved rash guard, but the wind after getting back on the boat was tough; I managed to cope with my towel.

With the keen eyes of our dolphin-finding captain, we changed locations a few times and jumped into the water!

At first, everyone was so eager to see the dolphins that we struggled to communicate with them, and they seemed to swim away. However, after a few attempts and relaxing a bit, we could hear the dolphins' sounds up close, like "kyurukyuru."

With the captain's visual spotting from the boat and Mr. TAKAO's accurate guidance, we heard the call to "look down, look down." A few dolphins swam really close to us. It was such a joy to meet wild dolphins freely moving in the vast ocean!

I definitely want to join this tour again, and next time I want to participate in Dolphin University as well. I'm a little proud of the eco bag we received as a graduation certificate!

☆私立イルカ中学☆
早朝６：２５ピックアップ、ワイキキの曇天を気にしてたけれどウエスト・コーストのワイアナエ港に約一時間で到着どんどん晴れてきて。イルカウオッチングをバスの中から授業形態にしてのツアーガイド。ＴＡＫＡＯさんの説明（武田鉄矢に超似てました）参加者さんたちの安全第一、皆がイルカと遭遇できるように朝一でお祈りしてきてくれました。
　
皆の気持ちと祈りが通じてポイントに到着前に、ハンドウイルカの群れと遭遇。幸先の良さを感じつつ、この日は先にウミガメやお魚たちのいるポイントでシュノーケルの身体慣らし。バスの中から水温が低くて寒いの苦手な方は１０ドルでウエットスーツ借りられる説明があり、何人もの方が借りてました。私は長袖のラッシュガードで水中は全く大丈夫でしたが船に上がってからの風が堪えました、持参のバスタオルでどうにかしのげましたが。
イルカ探しの名人キャプテンの目で数回場所を変えながら、水中にイン！

最初は皆のイルカだイルカと気持ちが先走り上手くイルカさんたちとのコミュニケーションが取れず、逃げられちゃってる感じでしたが数回のチャレンジで気負いが取れてリラックスしたせいか「キュルキュル」とイルカさんたちの声まで聞こえる近さに。

キャプテンの船上からの目視とガイドのＴＡＫＡＯさんの的確な判断で「下観て、下観て」の声が。ほんとに近くを数頭が泳いでくるんです。大海原を自由に動き回ってる野生のイルカとの対面うれしかったぁ～＾＾

また参加したいツアーだし、今度はイルカ大学にも参加したいです。卒業証書としていただいたエコバックちょっと自慢です＾＾；

What a rich experience it was to go on a yacht cruise. On top of that, the snorkeling tour was a great value for the price. Although I couldn't speak any Japanese, I managed just fine with gestures. The captain and the staff who assisted with snorkeling were friendly and pleasant.

なんともまあ、リッチな気分でヨットクルーズ。おまけにシュノーケリングツアーまでついてコスパ的に申し分なしですよ。
日本語は全く通じないけど、身振り手振りでどうにかなります。キャプテンもシュノーケリングのお世話をしてくれるスタッフもフレンドリーで感じがよかったです。

What a fantastic time my daughter and I had snuba diving, all three guys were just great and so informative, this was the best part of our trip.

My wife and I had a great time on this boating excursion/snorkeling trip today! Kudos to the captain and crew for accommodating the windy conditions and incorporating a whale watching excursion. Really down to earth and relaxed... I will recommend this trip with you to everyone that is visiting Maui. Fun time!!!

I was nervous at first but the staff made it easy to get into the BOB. The divers were excellent and guided me at first and then sent me on my way. I've done other excursions and saw more fish and turtles on this trip. The pictures turned out very professional. I have told my daughter and her fiancé to definitely do this next month on their visit.

The best kick ass time in Hawaii, the divers were very attentive. Seeing the ocean from underneath is awesome for this non-swimmer.Younger kids could enjoy this. Bring cash for the pictures as credit cards not accepted.

The crew was lively and it was a lot of fun. The sandbar was cloudy, and I thought it would have been even more beautiful if it had been sunny. I definitely want to try again next time.

クルーの方々はノリが良くてとても楽しかったです。
サンドバーは曇っていて、晴れていたらもっときれいだったんだろうなーと思います。
次回ぜひまたリベンジしたいです。

After finishing snorkeling and arriving at the port, I quickly changed in the restroom before getting on the bus. Some people returned to the hotel in their swimsuits, but it gets quite cold.

シュノーケリングが終わって港について、バスにのる前にトイレの中で大急ぎで着替えました。水着のままでホテルまで帰る人もいましたが、かなり体が冷えます。

This was a wonderful trip for our honeymoon. Lunch was provided and tasted great. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable of the sea and all the species we encountered. Our guide stopped the boat at one point so we could watch as a large pod of dolphins that surrounded our boat. We were also able to swim with a Monk Seal! Absolutely recommend this adventure to visitors.

The weather was nice, and the water temperature was high, so I had a great time. I was very satisfied to see not only dolphins but also manta rays and whales.

お天気も良く、水温も高かったため、とても楽しかったです。イルカはもちろん、マンタ、クジラも見れ、大満足でした。

I decided to join this tour after seeing the reviews, as it seemed interesting. Our hotel was in Waikoloa, and since there are five of us in the family, I wanted to minimize expenses by opting for a local meeting point. However, since there was no transportation available for the return, I chose the option with pick-up. The young man who came to pick us up was very friendly. He couldn't speak Japanese, but he had a name similar to my son's, which helped us bond quickly and made it enjoyable.

It was a bit chilly, so I borrowed a wetsuit. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to stay out long because it was too cold. It was everyone's first time going out into the night sea, and we were all nervous, but our guide, Leon, provided great support, making it enjoyable even for my first grader. (He speaks Japanese almost like a native.) I was worried that my child might be screaming out of fear, but it turned out to be excited shouts as the manta rays came so close they almost bumped into us. Although we shouldn't touch them, they were so close that we truly felt the wildness of the experience.

The water was so clear that we could see the bottom (it was dark, but occasionally the lights illuminated it), and many manta rays' white bellies floated up, creating an exhilarating and moving sight! It was definitely worth it. I'm really glad we went!

Leon said, "The joy of this job is knowing that the kids will remember today for a long time," which left a strong impression on me. We also visited Oahu during this trip, and when I asked the kids what they remembered most, they said it was this "Manta Tour." It's that impactful of an experience. I highly recommend trying it!

書き込みを見て、このツアー面白そうと思い決めました。ホテルがワイコロアだったのですが、家族５人なので少しでも支出を抑えたくて現地集合にしようと思いましたが、帰りの交通手段がなかったので送迎つきにしました。でも、お迎えに来てくれた青年がとても気さくで、日本語は話せませんが、息子と名前が似ていたのですぐ打ち解けて楽しかったです。

肌寒かったのでウエットスーツを借りました。着ないとと寒くて長くは見ていられなかったでしょう。夜の海に出るのは皆初めてでドキドキでしたが、ちゃんとガイドのリオン君がサポートしてくれたので、小１の子も楽しめました。(日本人なみに日本語話せます)怖さで絶叫しているのかと心配していたら、マンタがぶつかる位接近してくるので、興奮しての雄叫びでした。触れてはいけないのに、マンタからぶつかってくるので、まさしく野性を肌で感じられるツアーです。海の底が見える程の透明度のなか(暗いけど時折ライトで底が見える)、沢山のマンタの白いお腹が浮かび上がり、その迫力に興奮と感動！間違いなしです。本当に行って良かった！

リオン君が「子ども達が、今日のことをずっと覚えていてくれる事が、この仕事をやっている喜び」と言っていたのが印象的でした。今回の旅行はオアフ島にも行ったのですが、子ども達に何が一番心に残ったか聞いたら、この「マンタツアー」でした。それ位キョーレツなツアーです。是非おためしを！

We had a great time. There were sea turtles everywhere. We really enjoyed lounging in the nets during the sail portion. Thanks!

The crew was great, the ship was great, the meal was very good, the cruise was exciting and the snorkel equipment was excellent. The water was particularly choppy due to high winds and that made snorkeling for only the fittest among us difficult. The two youngest (12 and 17) had no problem and were in fact the last ones out of the water. We saw a couple sea turtles, a bottle-nose dolphin, and a couple pods of humpbacks (in the distance). Overall, circumstances beyond the crew's control being what they were, we really enjoyed this excursion.