All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We kayaked to the middle of a pods of dolphins and watches them swim around us. They exhaled loudly when swimming. We then kayaked to Captain Cooks memorial all the while getting a history lesson by our guide and the low and dirty on Captain Cook. At the memorial the corels were right in our face and then there was a drop into abyss all within a 10-20 feet from the shore. We saw many corels and fish when snorkeling and everything was crystal clear and right in front of us.

To be honest, I had an amazing time. It was quite refreshing and enjoyable to think of the tour as a school and go through it like a class. For those who are not good on boats, it seemed like seasickness was quite challenging, but since we kept our spirits high, I feel like there were relatively few issues.

はっきりいって、ものすごく楽しかったです。
ツアー自体を学校と仮定し授業していく、というのも中々新鮮で楽しかったです。
船が苦手な人は船酔いが大変そうでしたが、テンション高く進んでいくので比較的少なかった気がします。

I'm really glad that I, someone who can't swim at all, was able to enjoy snorkeling without drowning! I had seen it on TV, but I never expected to see such beautiful fish right in front of me; it was truly moving! This time, I could only manage to put my face in the water, but if I get another chance, I definitely want to dive deeper. I encourage those who can't swim to give it a try as well! (laughs)

全く泳げない私が溺れることなく無事にシュノーケリングを楽しめて良かったです！
テレビで見た事はありましたが、あんなに目の前に綺麗な魚が実際に見れるとは思わず、とても感動しました！
今回はどうにか顔をつける事しか出来ませんでしたが、次回チャンスがあれば是非奥深く潜ってみたいな～と思えるような体験でした。
泳げない人も是非挑戦してみてはいかがでしょうか。笑

Walking on the water felt even better than I imagined. While snorkeling, I was able to see fish, and it was truly moving to see a sea turtle swimming right in front of me. Even those who can't snorkel can enjoy seeing fish while walking on the water, making it fun for children as well.

海の上を歩く感じは想像以上に気持ち良かったです。
シュノーケリングでは魚をみたり、さらにウミガメが目の間を泳ぐ様子は感動ものでした。
シュノーケリングができない人も海の上を歩きながら魚が見れるので、子供も楽しめます。

Crew was great and very friendly did a good job making the minority English speaking tourists feel welcome. Would have appreciated a little more tour of the waters around that side of Oahu rather than pointing at various things and saying there's Gilligan's island as we headed back at end of day.

The content of other tours was terrible, so I arranged this tour on-site. It was a great decision to make such a bold change! I ended up repeating it during my stay.

The ocean around the Big Island is incredibly blue and beautiful, and I will never forget the excitement of discovering dolphins spinning on the surface!

This tour uses a small boat with a limited number of participants, allowing for greater maneuverability and dropping us off very close to the dolphins, making it easy to meet them. The boat is comfortable with minimal rocking, but since there is no shade on the boat, I recommend taking proper sun protection measures. Also, I tend to get cold easily, but even in December, the water temperature was around 26°C, and the spring (short-sleeved, short-pants wetsuit) was included for rent, so I was comfortable in the water.

To ensure everyone could swim with the dolphins, our guide Daisuke provided thorough explanations and instructions, making it a lot of fun. For those who are first-timers or not confident swimmers, they also lend flotation devices, and Daisuke guided everyone in turn to swim closer to the dolphins. Therefore, I believe anyone can participate with peace of mind.

Daisuke's guiding style felt very natural, and it was soothing to feel like we were sharing the ocean with the dolphins. When I made eye contact with a dolphin, it was such an emotional moment that it brought me to tears. I absolutely love the time spent floating in the sea, watching the dolphins!

I participated alone, but the atmosphere with the other guests was friendly, and it felt like everyone was connected through the dolphins, which made it very enjoyable. It was a delightful tour!

他のツアーの内容がひどくて、現地でこちらのツアーを手配しました。思い切った変更をして大正解でした！滞在中リピートさせて頂きました＾＾

ハワイ島の海はとても青くて美しく、イルカちゃんたちが海上をスピンしているのを発見したときの感動は忘れられません！

こちらのツアーは、少人数制の小さいボートなので、小回りも利いてイルカちゃんに一番近いところからドロップでき、楽々イルカちゃんに会うことができました。
揺れも少なく快適なボートですが、ボートに日よけがないため、日焼け対策をしっかりされることをおすすめします。また、わたしはとても寒がりなのですが、12月でも26℃くらい水温があり、スプリング（ウエットスーツの半そで半ズボンタイプ）もレンタルにセットされているので、海の中では快適でした。

イルカちゃんとたくさん泳げるように、ガイドのDaisukeさんが丁寧に説明や指導してくれて、とても楽しめました。初めての方や泳ぎに自信がない方には浮き具も貸してくれて、参加者全員がイルカちゃんとより近くで泳げるように、Daisukeさんが順番に誘導してくれたりもしました。ですので、どんな方でも安心して参加できると思います。

Daisukeさんのガイドの仕方がとても自然で、イルカちゃんと一緒に海を共有している感じがして、とても癒されました。
イルカちゃんと目が合ったときは、涙が出るほどの感動の瞬間でした。ぷかぷか海に浮いて、イルカちゃんたちを眺めている時間がわたしは最高に好きです！

わたしは一人参加でしたが、他のお客さんとも和気あいあいな雰囲気で、みんながイルカちゃんを通してつながっている感があって、とても楽しかったです。気持ちの良いツアーでした＾＾

It was my first time snuba diving. Molokini was crystal clear and we could see everything. After the snuba dive we were allowed to snorkel some more. We then went to turtle town. I think the corals were spawning. The water was not very clear. But we did see some more turtles. On the way back we even saw some whales.
Wet suit and the second snuba dive price were not included in the voucher. I wish hawaiiactivities would collect these added fees up front rather than we pay in the boat.

What a GREAT experience for a first-time flatlander a little afraid of the ocean! Ashlyn & Jenner attended to my every fear and made the experience SO much more enjoyable. Thanks for a great experience. I would do this tour again & I'd go with this company again. I would recommend it to my friends.

I went on a sandbar tour during the cold period at the end of November, which was not during low tide. It was indeed cold, and I couldn't see the sandbar like you do on TV, but the sea was beautiful, I enjoyed snorkeling, and I even saw sea turtles. It was a very satisfying tour. The tour guides were also very attentive and made sure we had a great time, which made the experience even more fulfilling.

11月末という寒い時期に、干潮時間ではないサンドバーツアーに行きました。
確かに寒くてテレビで見るようなサンドバーは見れませんでしたが、海は綺麗で、シュノーケリングも楽しめたし、海亀も見れて、大変満足なツアーでした。
ツアーガイドの方々も私たちを存分に楽しませようとしてくれるのがわかって充実しました。

I had a great time last time, so I'm repeating my visit. During my last trip, I participated in the morning session and enjoyed two snorkeling sessions with lunch in between. The underwater scenery was beautiful, filled with colorful fish, and I lost track of time until I was called back for the end (^O^).

This time, I wasn't sure if my two-year-old grandchild would enjoy it, so I opted for the shorter afternoon snorkeling session. However, it seems they had a lot of fun peering into the water with a mat that had a viewing window! I would love to participate again next time. During the cruise, we were able to see dolphins and flying fish!

前回行って良かったのでリピートです。前回は午前の参加でランチをはさんで
2回のスノーケルを満喫しました。海の中はとても綺麗で、綺麗な魚がいっぱいで時間を忘れて終了時間に呼び戻されました(^O^)
今回は２歳の孫が楽しめるかどうか分からなかったので、スノーケル時間の短い午後の参加でしたが、覗き窓付きのマットを借りて海中を覗いてとっても楽しかったようです♪また、次回も参加したいと思っています。
クルーズではイルカやトビウオが見れました♪

It was certainly beautiful, but not as impressive as I expected. I went in early October in the morning, but it was too cold that day, and I hardly went into the sea. It might have been more enjoyable if I had gone in the middle of summer. The Japanese conductor was considerate and provided good service. Considering the time constraints, I was tied up from around 8:30 to 2 PM, so it might not have been necessary to go. It was at a level where it was okay to experience it once.

確かに綺麗でしたが、言うほどでもない感じ。10月初旬午前中に行きましたが、当日は寒すぎてほとんど海に入りませんでした。もっと真夏に行けば楽しかったかな。日系のコンダクターの方は気も遣えるし日本人的なサービスでした。
時間的な制約を考えれば、8：30～14時ごろまで拘束されていたので、行かなくてもよかったかも。1度体験してみてもいいかなレベルでした。

The time I went (in the afternoon) might not have been the best, but there weren't many shallow areas as I expected, and it didn't feel like a place where you could walk on the sandy beach. Some people who didn't bring their swimsuits couldn't get off the boat, which was unfortunate. A swimsuit is a must! The snorkeling was also just a little bit, so I think it would have been better if we could have gone to more places and experienced it for a longer time. However, the sea turtles were friendly, and although you're not supposed to touch them, one came up to me and playfully tapped my thigh with its flipper (laughs). It was really cute! ♪

私が行った時間（午後）があまりよくなかったのかも知れませんが、思ったより浅い場所がなく、砂浜歩ける感じではなかったです。水着を持ってきてない方もいて船から降りれなくてかわいそうでした。水着は必須です！シュノーケリングも少しだけだったので、もう少し色々なところに行けて長く体験できたらもっといいと思いました。でもウミガメが人懐こくて本当は触ってはいけないらしいのですが、向こうから近寄ってきて気さくに太ももとかバシバシ亀の手で叩かれました（笑）すごくかわいかったです♪

This was a fantastic way to spend a couple hours. Snorkeling with turtles that were pretty fearless. A leisurely sail off of Waikiki. Great crew and the cutest dog ever. You may even get a chance to get up close and personal with an octopus. Highly recommended.

I visited on December 6, 2013. This time, I was picked up from Ko Olina, so it was very easy with only about a 30-minute ride. It saves about an hour compared to going from Honolulu, so I especially recommend it for those staying in Ko Olina. This tour had about 20 participants, with a wide age range from their 20s to 60s, which made it feel cozy and nice. The guide spoke only in Japanese, which made me feel very comfortable participating. From the port, we took a boat for about 20 to 30 minutes to reach an area where dolphins might be. The boat also passed through stunning scenery, so we could enjoy the views. The captain found a spot where dolphins were likely to be and prepared for snorkeling. After jumping into the water, we encountered a large group of dolphins just one minute later! There were about 20 dolphins gracefully swimming slowly about 7 to 8 meters away. I was surprised at how quickly we found them! After the group moved away, we returned to the boat and headed to the next spot. The second encounter was amazing, with a group of 30 to 40 dolphins. Furthermore, the dolphins came up close, just about 3 meters away. I could even hear their sounds, and it truly felt like we were swimming together. I recommend this experience for families, couples, and friends. The guide mentioned that encounters like this happen only about twice a year...

２０１３年１２月６日に行ってきました。今回はコオリナからのピックアップでしたので、片道３０分程でとても楽々でした。ホノルルから行くより１時間くらいは時間短縮出来るので、コオリナの宿泊の方は特にお勧めです。今回は２０名ほどのツアーで、年齢層も２０代～６０代と幅広くこじんまりした感じで良かったです。ガイドもすべて日本語でとても安心して参加できました。港からは約２０分～３０分ほど船に乗り、イルカのいそうな場所へ向かいます。この船も絶景を通るので景色も堪能できます。船長がイルカのいそうな現場を見つけシュノーケル準備。海に飛び込み１分後、早速イルカの大群に遭遇！！！推進７～８メートルくらいを２０頭ほどで優雅にゆっくりと泳いでます。こんなにすぐ！という感じでビックリ！一旦群れが去ったので船に戻り、次のスポットへ。２回目が凄く、群れが３０～４０頭。更にはイルカも上昇してきて、距離はわずか３メートルほど。泣き声も聞こえ、本当に一緒に泳いでいる感じでした。ご家族やカップルお友達同士、様々な方にお勧めです。※年に２回ほどは遭遇出来ないとガイドさんがおっしゃってました・・・。

I participated with my husband. I'm really glad we chose this tour among the many dolphin tours available. Since it was a small group, we quickly bonded and were able to move around easily. Our guide, Daisuke, who loves dolphins, gave us precise instructions and led us to each location. When we arrived, Daisuke took our hands and swam with us at an incredible speed alongside the dolphins. Thanks to him, we were able to swim surrounded by dolphins and even met bottlenose dolphins and manta rays. Daisuke and Captain Ken truly valued the experience of the participants, which might only happen once in a lifetime. We were able to have the experience of swimming together with the dolphins instead of chasing them. I want to participate in this tour again!

夫と2人で参加しました。数あるイルカツアーの中でもこのツアーに参加してよかったです。
少人数制なのですぐに皆打ち解け仲良くなり機敏に動けたし、イルカちゃん大好きなガイドのダイスケさんが的確な指示で各ロケーションに誘導してくれ、ロケーションに到着するとダイスケさんが私達の手を引いて凄いスピードでイルカと共に泳いでくれました。
そのお陰でイルカちゃんに囲まれて泳ぐ事もできたし、ハンドウイルカちゃんやマンタちゃんにまで会う事ができました。
ダイスケさんとキャプテンケンさんは、一生に一度しかないかもしれない参加者の体験をとても大切に考えてくださいました。
イルカちゃんを追い詰めるのではなく、一緒に海の中で泳ぐという体験ができました。
また、このツアーに参加したいですっ！

This is my second time participating, and I encountered dolphins on the way. The water clarity in the bay was excellent, and I had a fantastic time. The hamburgers cooked on the boat were also delicious.

2度目の参加ですが行く途中にイルカに遭遇しました
湾内の透明度も抜群で最高に楽しめました
船上で調理してくれるハンバーガーも美味しかったです

I participated with a total of five people from my extended family. The other four were over 60 years old (laughs), but everyone was able to enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful sea. The local staff were friendly and communicated with us in broken Japanese, which made it enjoyable for the older group as well. One of my uncles who joined us this time is planning to go back to Hawaii Island with his wife and mother-in-law at the end of the year, and he wants to join the same tour again.

親戚家族と合計5人で参加しました。私以外の4人は60歳以上だったのですが(笑)美しい海でのシュノーケリングをそれぞれが楽しむことができました。また現地のスタッフの方たちも片言の日本語ながら気さくに対応もして頂き、高年者組も楽しむことができました。
この時参加した叔父の一人は、この年末に夫婦+義母の三人で再びハワイ島に行く予定なのですが、同じツアーに参加したいと言っております。

Among the many dolphin tours available, I felt that this one had the best chance of seeing dolphins based on the reviews, so I decided to participate.

I had read about Daisuke's personality in the reviews and heard about it from other tour guides, but his love and passion for dolphins exceeded my expectations, making him a reliable presence throughout the tour.

Thanks to the captain's hard work in searching, we were able to see many dolphins, and I was truly lucky to encounter rare bottlenose dolphins and manta rays on that day! Thank you, Daisuke and the captain!!

I'm not a very good swimmer, so I couldn't see them up close, but I was still incredibly moved, to the point where I didn't want to blink. When Daisuke pulled me along at one point, I was able to see them up close, and it was super emotional. If you're not confident in your swimming, I highly recommend having him pull you along.

With Daisuke, who chases after dolphins more than anyone else and strives to see them as many times as possible, I believe this tour offers more opportunities to encounter dolphins than any other tour!

数あるイルカツアーの中で、こちらの口コミを見て一番イルカに会えそうな気がしたので参加しました。

だいすけさんの人柄は口コミを見ていたし、ほかのツアーのガイドさんから聞いていたのですが、予想を上回るイルカへの愛情と情熱でツアー中ずっと頼もしかったです。

キャプテンとともに一生懸命探してくれたおかげで、たくさんのイルカに会うことができたし、珍しいハンドウイルカやマンタにも会えてほんとうにラッキーな一日でした♪
だいすけさん、キャプテンありがとうございました！！

わたしはあまり泳ぎが上手ではないので、すご～く近くでは見れなかったのですが、それでもずっと感動しまくりで瞬きするのも惜しいくらいでした。
途中だいすけさんに引っ張ってもらった時はかなり間近でみることができて、超感動しました☆泳ぎに自信の無い方はぜひ引っ張ってもらってください。

誰よりもイルカを追いかけて、１回でも多く見ようとするだいすけさんのいるこのツアーは、ほかのどのツアーよりもたくさんイルカに出会うことができると思いますよ☆

At Sandbar, we enjoyed the ballet with the participants, and my daughter swam with sea turtles and took underwater photos. Mantas were playing, appearing and disappearing next to the boat. I would love to join this tour again.

　サンドバ-では参加者とバレ-を楽しみ、娘はウミガメと泳ぎ水中写真を撮っていました。船の横には消えたり現れたりマンタが遊んでいました。また参加してみたいツア－です。

I have never kayaked or snorkeled before. The kayaking was great the instructor/guide went over everything with us. I liked it so much I will start doing it here at home. My wife loved the snorkeling. I had a bit of an issue in the begging because I sink in water so once I put the life vest on I was good to go. I recommend a gopro camera for some unforgettable footage.

It was incredibly exciting!
Aside from us, all the other guests were foreigners. The pilot was Japanese, so he explained everything in both Japanese and English. I think the views that you can only see from the helicopter are definitely worth the trip.

大興奮でした！
私たち以外は、外国人のお客さんでした。パイロットさんが日本人だったので、日本語と英語両方で説明してくれました。ヘリコプターに乗らないと見ることのできない景色は、行く価値ありだと思います。

It was a solo trip, and I was able to easily experience the sandbar. The staff was fun, and it ended in the morning, allowing me to make good use of my afternoon.

一人旅だったし手軽にサンドバーを体験且つスタッフも楽しく午前中で終わるので午後の時間が有効に使えた。

When the crew shouted "Look! Look!" and we looked into the sea, we saw many dolphins! ★ On the day of the tour, the weather and sea conditions were not very good, and we were told, "You might not see any..." so I was very moved when I was able to swim with the dolphins! Also, during the trip, there were talks, live performances, and hula dancing by the crew, so we had a great time on the boat as well. It was my first time participating in a tour, but if I come to Hawaii again, I would love to join again!

クルー達の「シタミテ！シタミテ！」の合図で海の中を見てみるとたくさんのイルカ達★
ツアー参加日当日は天候・海の状況があまり良くなく、「もしかしたら会えないかも…」と言われていたので、イルカ達と泳ぐことができたときはとても感動しました!!
また、移動中はクルー達によるトークやライブ、フラダンスなどあり、船の上でも楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
初めてのツアー参加でしたが、次回ハワイに来ることがあれば、また参加したいと思います!!

I participated with two friends. It had been my dream to swim with dolphins in Hawaii, so I had high expectations.

On the day of the tour, our guide, Su-san, was very entertaining, and we had a great time in the car on the way there.

Once we got into the water, it took a while for the dolphins to come close, but we were thrilled to see 5 to 8 dolphins swimming right below our group! It was so exciting! Later, when we moved to swim with the fish, we had fun feeding the beautiful tropical fish. I also saw a turtle swimming very close to me (probably within 1 to 2 meters) as it returned to its underwater habitat! That was also incredibly moving! I didn't see it, but I heard there were sea lions as well.

In addition to the dolphins and turtles, the scenery of the surrounding mountains was stunning. The weather was nice, and the divine, quintessentially Hawaiian landscape was absolutely beautiful.

Although it’s not a cheap tour, given the richness of the experience in just half a day, it was worth every penny! I heard there are tours where you can swim with manta rays on the Big Island, so if I get the chance, I definitely want to go! I had such a great time!

友人と3人で参加しました。以前から、ハワイに行ったらドルフィンスイムをするのが夢だったので期待大でした。

当日は、ガイドのすーさんが非常に面白く行きの車の中から楽しかったです。

海に入ってからはなかなかそばにイルカが来てくれなかったのですが、何と、自分たちのグループの真下をスーと5～8匹のイルカが泳いで行ったのを見れました！！大興奮！！
その後移動してお魚たちと泳いだ時も、綺麗な熱帯魚？たちに餌をあげれて楽しかったです。亀も自分のすぐ近く（たぶん1～2メートル範囲）をスーと泳いで、水中のすみか？に帰って行くのを見れました！これも大感動！私は見れなかったですが、アシカもいたとか。
また、イルカや亀だけではなく周辺の山側の景色も素晴らしかったです。天気が良かったこともあり、神々しくハワイらしい景色が非常に良かったです。

決して安いツアーでは無いですが、半日でこの充実ぶりなら惜しくない！！
ハワイ島ではマンタと泳げるツアーもあるとのことでしたので機会があれば絶対行きたいです。本当に楽しかった！！

We participated as a couple (meeting in the afternoon) and were very satisfied. The tour was enjoyable with Japanese announcements that brought laughter until we arrived at the sandbar. At the sandbar, sea turtles frequently approached, so we had no shortage of photo opportunities (laughs). The meal was filling, making it perfect for spending the entire afternoon!

夫婦での参加（昼に集合）でしたが、大満足でした。
サンドバー到着まで日本語アナウンスで笑いとりつつ楽しいツアーでした。
サンドバーではウミガメが頻繁に寄ってきて写真を撮る機会には困りません（笑）
食事もお腹いっぱいで、午後一杯過ごすのはもってこいの内容でした！

I was able to see dolphins up close. The encounter rate of 99.9% was indeed true. The guide, Daisuke, was wonderful, and it was a very satisfying tour.

イルカを手の届く距離で見る事ができました。遭遇率99.9%は本当でした。ガイドのダイスケさんの対応もすばらしく、大満足のツアーでした。

It was an excellent tour. All of 7 of us came back ALIVE :-).

Kudos to the captain and his crew. Despite the choppy sea, he was able to find us a peaceful spot to do all activities. Standing at the sand bar was a very unique experience. I would do this tour all over again.

I would highly recommend participating in this activity. The water was crystal clear, there were all sorts of different types of fish and we even saw dolphins. The ship crew was fantastic and made the trip all the better! If you only do one thing while on the Big Island, do this!!!

The day I originally booked was canceled due to bad weather, so I rescheduled for two days later. Even then, the wind was strong, and I got seasick. Many people were suffering. I couldn't enjoy the beautiful cliffs as much as I had hoped. However, the snorkeling was great; the water was warm, and I had fun. There were big sea urchins. It was a shame I couldn't drink beer since we drove to the meeting point. On the way back, there’s a supermarket nearby, so that might be interesting.

当初申し込んでいた日は天候不良で中止。２日後に変更しました。
それでも風が強く、船酔いしました。
何人もの人が苦しんでいました。
せっかくの断崖はあまり楽しめませんでした。
でもシュノーケリングは、海も温かく楽しめました。
大きなうにがいました。
集合場所まで車で行っていたので、ビールが飲めず残念。
帰りは近くにスーパーもあるので、面白いかも。

I participated in an afternoon tour. The food was delicious, and I was able to relax and enjoy myself. I highly recommend it!!

午後出発のツアーに参加しました。
料理もおいしかったし、ゆったり遊ぶことができました。
おすすめです！！