All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I have participated in dolphin watching tours before, but this was my first time swimming with dolphins, and I definitely wanted to try it out.

My impression was that it was more wonderful than I had imagined. I could see the dolphins swimming up close, and their faces were clearly visible. I was surprised by how many there were! When I looked around, there were so many everywhere!

I had heard that swimming with dolphins is healing, and it truly was. I wanted to swim with them forever.

On top of that, we saw a lot of whales that day as well. It was my first experience seeing such large whales up close. The captain and Daisuke, who is from the same hometown, were very kind, and it was a fun tour.

Before participating, I thought the price was a bit high, but it was worth it, and I realized that such an experience is hard to come by.

If I have the opportunity to go to the Big Island again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you very much.

イルカウォッチングツアーは参加したことがありますが、イルカと一緒に泳ぐツアーは初めてで、是非やってみたく参加しました。

感想は、想像以上に素晴らしかったです。すぐ近くで泳ぐイルカが顔まではっきり見えました。数の多さにびっくり！回り見渡すとあっちにもこっちにもいっぱい！

イルカと泳ぐと癒されるって聞きましたが、本当にそうでした。いつまでも、一緒に泳いでいたかったです。

おまけに、この日は、クジラもたくさん見えました。近くであんなに大きなクジラを見たのも、初めての体験でした。
キャプテンや同郷のダイスケさんも、とても親切で、楽しいツアーでした。

参加前、料金が少し高いなぁと思いましたが、それだけの価値はあるし、これだけの経験はなかなかできないと思いました。

またハワイ島に行く機会があれば、また是非参加したいです。有難うございました。

My husband and I did this on our honeymoon at the end of Jan, It was so much fun, we both had a blast, made us want to get our snorkling gear and go spend more time in the water, but snuba diving is way better. A definite must do when on vacation in Hawaii.

Such an amazing experience! The staff were really helpful and friendly and knew a lot about the animals we would be seeing. We got to snorkel with a pod of dolphins for about an hour - an hour and a half, which was fantastic and then they took us to another snorkel reef spot where we saw about 5 sea turtles ! Would definitely recommend it !

I was worried about whether I could wake up properly since we had an early morning meeting, but I did my best to meet Dolphin Sensei. It takes about an hour by car, but the staff member, Julie, was so entertaining that we arrived in no time.

Since it's cold this season, we rented wet suits (for a fee) and set off! Along the way, we encountered sea turtles and whales. Several times!!

However, I was feeling down because we couldn't meet Dolphin Sensei. But the staff worked hard to find them, and in the end, we were able to swim with the dolphins. I'm grateful to the staff for their perseverance.

The mother and baby dolphins were so cute!

朝早い時間の集合だったので、ちゃんと起きられるか不安でいたが、
イルカ先生に会うためにがんばりました。
車で１時間くらいのところなのですが、車中ではスタッフのジュリさんのトークがおもしろくて
あっという間に着きます。

この時期は寒いのでウエットスーツを借りて（有料）出港！
途中ウミガメ、クジラに遭遇しました。何回も！！

しかし、肝心のイルカ先生には会えなくて、ブルーになっていました。
が、スタッフの方が一生懸命さがしてくださり、最後イルカと一緒におよぐことができました。
根気強くさがしてくれたスタッフに感謝です。

親子のイルカ、かわいかたなぁ

Off Waikiki Beach.
Even though we only went out to where we could see the coastline, we were able to see sea turtles swimming.
I've experienced snorkeling in various countries, but this was my first encounter with sea turtles.
It was truly amazing, and my son was thrilled as well.

There are no life jackets available for rent.
They do provide foam sticks that can be used for underwater relaxation therapy.
I recommend that those who are not confident swimmers bring their own floaties or similar items.
Especially during this time of year, the waves are high and swimming can be difficult.

While sailing, if you are at the front of the yacht, you might get splashed with water.
Be careful in winter as it can be cold.

ワイキキビーチ沖。
海岸が見えるくらいまでしか出ていないのにウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができました。
シュノーケリングは色々な国の海で経験していますがウミガメとの遭遇は初めてでした。
もう大感動です。息子も大喜びでした。

ライフベストの貸し出しはありません。
水中リラクゼーションエステ？で使うような発砲スチロールの棒は貸してくれます。
泳ぎに自信のない方はご自分で浮き輪など用意されることをお勧めします。
特に今の時期は波も高く泳ぎにくいので。

セーリング中はヨットの前方に居ると水をかぶってしまいます。
冬は寒いので要注意です。

The island wasn't completely exposed; at the shallowest point, the water was up to my ankles, but it was beautiful and fun enough. I enjoyed beach volleyball and snorkeling, and the lunch was very delicious. It was also lucky to encounter sea turtles while moving by boat. As an optional tour, I was quite satisfied, but the air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the port back to the hotel was too strong, making it tough on my chilled body after coming out of the sea. Other participants were also shivering and saying it was cold. I recommend bringing something like a thicker hoodie to wear.

It's a tour I would like to experience at least once.

島が完全に出ていた訳ではなく、1番浅いところで
くるぶし位まであったけど、充分綺麗で楽しかったです。
ビーチバレーやシュノーケリングも楽しかったし、ランチも大変美味しかったです。
船で移動中に海亀達に遭遇したのも、ラッキーでした。
オプショナルツァーとしては、充分満足でしたが、
帰りの港からホテルへの送迎バスのエアコンが効きすぎていて、海から上がって冷えた身体には、厳しかったです。
他の参加者も寒い寒いと震えていました。
少し厚めのパーカーなど、はおれるものを持参する事をお勧めします。

一度は行ってみたいツァーです。

My child wanted to go, so we participated. The sandbar was not completely exposed due to the tidal changes at that time.

The water was up to my knees.

The staff was quick and attentive to safety. It was cold, so my child was taken onto the boat partway through, but they continued to check if he was warm enough, which I appreciated.

I think it might depend on the season, but I would like to look into when the sandbar is fully exposed and participate again.

子供が行って見たいと言って参加しました。
サンドバーがやはりと言うか時間帯による潮の満ちひきなので完全に砂浜にはなってませんでした。

膝までつかる状態でした。

スタッフの対応はキビキビしていて安全に配慮して頂いてました。寒かったので子供は途中からボートに上げてもらってましたが、その後も寒くないか気に掛けてもらっていて有難かったです^^

時期にもよるのかと思いますが砂浜が完全に出る状態のときを調べてまた参加したいと思います。

The weather was perfect, and I got to see a lot of wild dolphins, which was incredibly fun.

The snorkeling was in quite rough waters, but I was satisfied because I saw many fish.

Lunch was also very delicious.

天気も最高で、野生のイルカもたくさん見れて、最高に楽しかったです。

シュノーケリングはかなり波が荒いところでした。でも、魚がたくさん見れて満足です。

ランチもとっても美味しかったです。

This was my first time on Maui, and I signed up for the most popular tour. However, it exceeded my expectations! I was able to see many whales and swim with sea turtles, which was a wonderful experience.

There were really very few Japanese people on Maui, and I was worried because the guide who picked us up couldn't speak Japanese, but I was relieved that a Japanese staff member accompanied us and provided thorough explanations. I would love to participate again when I visit Maui next time. I experienced a bit of seasickness this time, so I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take some medication before joining.

　今回、初めてのマウイ島でとりあえず、一番人気のこのコースに申し込みました。
　ですが、予想以上によかったです！　クジラは沢山みれるわ海亀と一緒におよげたし、すばらしい体験ができました。

マウイ島では日本人が本当に少なく迎えにたガイドさんも日本語が出来ない方だったので心配でしたが、ちゃんと日本人スタッフが付き添ってくださり、丁寧な説明もしてくれたのでたすかりました！　またマウイ島にいったら参加したいです
私は今回、少し船酔いをしてしまったので、乗り物に弱い肩は是非酔い止め薬を飲んで参加されることをオススメします

I had been wanting to go to Hawaii for a long time, so I applied without hesitation. Since the plan was dependent on the weather, I was aware of the risks, but luckily it was sunny and the weather was very pleasant. However, the wind was strong, and my hairstyle was a mess. As a result, to reach the water level up to my knees, I had to walk while getting soaked up to my waist, so a swimsuit is definitely a must. My friend and I enjoyed walking in our pants, completely drenched, up to the knee-deep water. Although we couldn't see the "land," it was a unique experience that brought me great satisfaction.

ハワイに行ったら絶対に行きたいと思い迷わず申込みをしました。天気に左右されるプランの為、
リスク承知でしたが・・・運良く晴れてとても気持ちの良い天気でした～ただ風が強くヘアスタイルは散々。
結果、膝下の水位に行くまでに腰まで浸かって歩く為やはり
水着は必須ですね☆私と友達は、パンツのままずぶ濡れで膝下の水位まで歩き堪能しました。
「陸」は見えず残念ではありますがここならではの体験でしたので非常に自己満足です。

This is my second time at Dolphin University 🎶
I was able to see many dolphins up close again, which was really great! The staff are all very fun people and they kindly teach you a lot of things! If you want to do something other than shopping in Hawaii, I definitely recommend it!＼(^o^)／

2回目のイルカ大学です♫
前回よりも近くでまた沢山のイルカが見れたので
すごくよかったです(^^) スタッフの方はとても楽しい人ばっかりで、
また丁寧に色々教えてくれます！
ハワイで買い物以外に何かしたいなら絶対に
オススメです＼(^o^)／

On the way to see the dolphins, we were lucky enough to spot a whale. It's not often you get to see one so close. After that, we jumped into the sea where the dolphins were. We were able to see dolphins swimming in a group, but unfortunately, they were too deep, so it didn't feel like we were swimming with them. At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see a turtle. It swam quickly and dove down, so only a few people near the cameraman got to see it. When we returned to the boat, they handed out hamburgers and drinks, but since I couldn't eat due to seasickness, they packed it up for me to take home. Although it was disappointing about the dolphins, it was great to see the whale and turtle up close.

イルカを見に行く途中クジラを見ることが出来ました。
こんなに近くで見れるのはあんまりないということでラッキーでした。
その後イルカのいる海に飛び込みました。
集団で泳いでいるイルカを見ることは出来ましたが、イルカが深すぎて、一緒に泳いでるという感じではなかったのが残念でした。
シュノーケルのスポットでは、カメを見ることができました。
泳ぐのが早くすぐ下に行ってしまったので、見れたのはカメラマンさんの近くにいた数名でした。
船に戻るとハンバーガーやドリンクスナックを配っていただきましたが、船酔いで食べれなかったら袋に入れてお持ち帰りにしてくれました。
イルカは残念だったけど、クジラとカメが近くで見れたのでよかったです。

I absolutely wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up for a tour. The boat ride wasn't too difficult, and I enjoyed the crew's performance on board. However, due to the rain the day before, the water clarity was poor, and it wasn't the bright blue sea I had hoped for with the dolphins! While searching for dolphins, I repeatedly prepared to jump in, but I was only able to see dolphins twice and couldn't swim with them. Unfortunately, I didn't see many fish at the snorkeling spot either. However, the water was not cold, and I could float comfortably. The special double burger on the boat was a lucky find! The excitement of seeing the dolphins was definitely there. I hope to swim with them next time. The hula was okay and somewhat interesting.

P.S. The boat does sway with the waves, so don't underestimate seasickness. I was fine since I'm used to it, but several people did get seasick. If you're participating, make sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding (^^).

絶対にイルカと一緒に泳ぎたくて、ツアーに申し込みました。
船での移動はそれほど苦にはならず、船上でのクルーのパフォーマンスも楽しめました。
ただ、前日の雨の影響で海の透明度が悪く、青く輝く海でのイルカ！！とはいかなかったです。
イルカを探しながら、何回も準備して飛び込んでを繰り返しました。結果、2回イルカを見る事ができましたが、一緒に泳ぐ事はできませんでした。
シュノーケルのポイントもあまり魚を見る事ができず、残念でした。
でも、海の中は寒くなく、気持ちよくぷかぷかできました。
船上のハンバーガーは特製ダブルバーガーが当たり、ラッキーでした！
イルカを見れた感動は確かにありました。
次回は一緒に泳げればと思います。
フラはまあまあ、おもしろかったです。

P.S
船は波を受け揺れるものです。船酔いを甘く見ないほうがいいです。私はなれているので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いした方が何人もいらっしゃいました。参加する方は酔い止めを服用してから乗船しましょう（＾＾）

Even in the shallowest areas, the seawater reached up to my knees. I checked the low tide times, but that was the limit during my stay. The weather was bad and it was very cold. I think it would look much prettier if the weather were good, but if the weather is bad, I don't think it's worth spending a lot of money to go.

Snorkeling was a lot of fun because, despite the cold, I was able to see many fish. There was also a sea turtle that the captain had helped in the past, and it was very friendly, swimming around the boat the whole time. The captain and the staff were all very cheerful, and it was truly enjoyable. We danced and sang on the boat, which was really fun.

At the end, they said, "Please come back in the summer," so I thought that perhaps the sandbar would look nicer in the summer.

一番浅いところでもひざぐらいまで海水がありました。
干潮の時間も調べていきましたが、滞在中はそれが限界でした。
天気も悪く非常に寒かったです。
天気が良ければもっと綺麗に見えるのかなと思いますが、天気が悪ければ高いお金を出してまで行くものでもないかと思います。
シュノーケリングは、寒さを我慢して行くとたくさんの魚が見れたのでとても楽しかったです。
また昔キャプテンが助けたというウミガメがとてもなついており、船の周りをずっと泳いでいます。
キャプテンやスタッフの方たちはとても陽気な方たちばかりで、とてもとても楽しかったです。船上で踊ったり、歌ったり、それは本当に楽しかったです。
最後に「次は夏に来てください。」と言われたので、多分夏のほうがサンドバーが綺麗に見えるのではないかと思いました。

The boat heading to the sandbar had strong winds and cooler temperatures, so it was a bit chilly. The sandbar appeared suddenly and was very mysterious. I think it would have been even better if the weather had been nice. The lunch on the boat was also delicious. Snorkeling was pleasant, but it was a pity that I couldn't see much coral.

サンドバーに向かう船では風が強く気温も低めだったので少し寒かったです。サンドバーは突然現れとても神秘的でした。天気が良ければもっと良かったと思います。船のランチもおいしかったです。シュノーケリングは気持ちよかったですが、サンゴがあまり見えなかったのが残念でした。

Swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles felt like a dream☆ I also got to see whales, and it was truly fun. The malasadas and homemade cheeseburgers were amazing as well.
And I can't say enough about the wonderful staff! They were the best＾＾ I will definitely join again! Please take care of me next time♪

野生のイルカ、海ガメと泳げるなんて夢のようでした☆クジラも見れて、本当に楽しかったです。マラサダに手作りチーズバーガーも最高でした。
そして、なんといっても素晴らしいスタッフの方々！最高です＾＾また参加しますね！その際は宜しくお願い致します♪

The sea turtles kept here swim around the boat, allowing for a very close view. I thought the tour was family-oriented. As two women, we felt it was a bit lacking. I would recommend it for families with small children. The lunch was very satisfying and fulfilling. There was also a child who got injured on board, but I thought it was wonderful how quickly the captain responded.

こちらで飼われている海ガメが船の周りを泳いでくれるので、とても間近で見られます。
ツアー内容は、ファミリー向けだなと思いました。女二人だと少し物足りなさを感じました。小さなお子様がいるご家庭にはオススメです。
ランチがとても充実していて満足でした。また船内で怪我をしてしまった子がいたのですが、キャプテンが素早く対応をしていて素晴らしいと思いました。

I participated in this tour on my first visit to the Big Island! There were easy-to-understand explanations in English.

If you're Japanese and not very confident in English, it can feel a bit daunting, so I recommend actively trying to communicate even if you don't understand everything!

It was a luxury to see both dolphins and whales, and to swim with the sea turtles while snorkeling!

It was a wonderful day.

初めてのハワイ島で、このツアーに参加しました！
わかりやすいく英語の説明もありました。

日本人で英語が積極的ではないとｱｳｪｲな感じになるので
わからなくても積極的にコミュニケーションをとることをお薦めします！

イルカもホエルも見れて
ホヌともシュノーケルで泳げる贅沢でした！

素敵な一日でした

The waves are high in winter, and even with taking motion sickness medication, I got seasick. I ended up feeling unwell before I could meet the dolphins, and in the end, I couldn't do anything. It was also very cold on the boat. Since we were on the boat for about three hours, it might be tough for those who are prone to seasickness. I did see a few dolphins, but it seemed quite difficult to swim with them on the day I participated. The staff members were all very nice and seemed to be having fun. Summer is said to have relatively calm waves, so I recommend participating in the summer.

冬は波が高く、酔い止めを飲んでいても船酔いしました。
イルカに出会うまでにダウンしてしまい、結局何もできなかったです。そして船の上はとても寒かったです。
船には3時間ほど乗っていますので、船酔いしやすいかたは大変かもしれません。
イルカは少し見れましたが、私が参加した日は一緒に泳ぐのがなかなか難しかったようです。
スタッフの方たちはとても良い方たちばかりで、楽しそうでした。
夏は波が比較的おだやからしいので、夏の参加がおすすめです。

I’m not good with fast vehicles, so I hesitated, but I participated at my daughter's request. It was less bumpy than I expected, and I enjoyed the feeling of running over the lush blue sea. Along the way, I looked around and saw the horizon was round. The captain found and retrieved a floating bottle, which impressed me. We were lucky to encounter whales and dolphins both going and coming back! When they were spotted, they slowly approached us, and the boat stopped for a while.

I wasn't confident about snorkeling, so I borrowed a life jacket and a kickboard, which allowed me to swim with peace of mind. The seawater was very cold. I was glad I wore a rash guard, but those who only wore swimsuits quickly returned to the boat. I was satisfied with the clear sea and many fish.

Back on the boat, there were snacks, fruits, and drinks. However, as soon as I got back on the boat, I suddenly needed to use the restroom, and I struggled to hold it in on the way back. It was tough.

For those who need to use the restroom frequently, I think it's better to choose a large boat with a restroom. We snorkeled in the same area. I misunderstood and thought we would go inside a cave, but we only went near it and received an explanation. I couldn't understand what was being said due to my lack of English skills. They provided a Japanese paper at the beginning, so I didn't have trouble with snorkeling.

I applied sunscreen multiple times, but my ears, cheekbones, and nose got sunburned. It’s better to apply more than you think! The initial anxiety quickly faded, and it was a fun optional activity.

スピードのある乗り物は苦手なので、迷いましたが、娘の希望で参加。思ったより揺れず、青々とした海を走る気持ちよさを味わえました。途中、見渡すと地平線が丸い。キャプテンが浮いている瓶を見つけて回収。感心しました。行き帰りともクジラ・イルカに出会えてラッキー！　見つけるとゆっくりと近寄り、しばらくボートを止めてくれます。　シュノーケリング場所では自信がなかったので、ライフジャケットとビート板まで貸り、安心して泳げました。　　海水はとても冷たい。ラッシュガードを着ていたから良かったけど、水着だけで参加していた人は、すぐにボートへ戻っていました。　透明な海とたくさんの魚で満足しました。　　　ボートに戻ってお菓子・果物・飲み物。ただ、ボートに上がったとたんトイレに行きたくなり、帰りの時間はトイレを我慢するのに必死。　つらかった。

トイレが近い人は、大型ボートでトイレつきの船を選んだほうがいいと思う。同じ場所でシュノーケリングをします。洞窟の中に入るのか・・と勘違い。洞窟の近くに行き、説明を受けるだけでした。これは英語能力がないので、何を言っているのか分からなかった。最初に日本語の紙をくれるのでシュノーケリングには困りませんが。
　　日焼け止めは何回も付けたけど、耳や頬の出っ張り、鼻が焼けてしまいました。つけすぎ！と思うぐらいにしたほうがよい。　最初の不安がすぐ消える、楽しいオプショナルでした。

This month (January 2013), I participated with my husband.

On the day of the event, I was worried that it might be canceled due to high waves, but we drove to the meeting point with a rental car.

Regarding the waves, there was absolutely no problem. After signing in at the reception, I changed into my swimsuit. I slathered on sunscreen because the Hawaiian sun can be intense.

Once on the Zodiac, they kept asking if I had applied enough sunscreen. The guide had sunscreen available, so it was okay to borrow some there. In fact, I did borrow it. Thank you!

As we left the harbor, we were waved off by a sea turtle floating in the harbor.

Bouncing along, we quickly encountered a pod of dolphins. They are said to be the second largest species of dolphin, and I thought they were small whales.

The guide shared various information about the fish and islands, but due to the wind noise and my limited English, I understood very little. However, he was a nice guy.

Now, getting back on track, we headed south from the harbor towards the Sheraton, and the snorkeling took place in Kealakekua Bay, which is not affected by swells.

It was almost my first time snorkeling, but they provided something like a float, and since it was close to the shore and the boat, and the guide was watching over us, I felt safe and wasn't scared at all. I was very satisfied to see colorful tropical fish hiding among the corals up close. The sea urchins were super big.

When we got hungry, we were given sandwiches, snacks, and juice. It was all gone in no time.

On the way back, we encountered not only dolphins but also whales. They came quite close, within a few dozen meters, and everyone was super excited.

The boat was going really fast, so on the way there, I was tense, clinging to the rope and my husband to avoid falling off, but on the way back, I discovered how to brace myself and was able to relax quite a bit.

In the end, I gave a tip to the guide who took care of us, but many people didn't give one, so it's really up to you. It's the thought that counts.

Since I get cold easily, I used a towel and a hoodie to shield myself from the wind during the ride. Also, for those concerned about sunburn, you might need to hold your hat down with your hand to prevent it from blowing away, so having a hat might be a good idea.

今月（2013年1月）、夫と二人で参加してきました。

当日は、波が高く、中止になるのかなぁと心配しつつ、
レンタカーで、集合場所まで行きました。

波については、まったくのノープロブレム。受付で名前を書いたら、水着にお着替え。
日焼け止めをベトベトと塗ります。ハワイの日差しはやばそうですからね。

ゾディアックに乗ると、しつこいくらい、日焼け止めを塗ったか確認されます。
ガイドが日焼け止めを持っているので、そこで貸してもらってもOKです。というか借りました。
さんきゅー。

港から出るときは、たまたま港内に浮かんでいたウミガメさんに見送ってもらいました。

ボンボン揺られながら、沖にでると、早速イルカの群れに遭遇。2番目に大きい種類のイルカだそうで、小さいくじらかと思いました。

ガイドさんが、魚や島のことについて色々教えてくれるのですが、風音と英語が苦手なせいで、殆どわからんちんでした。でも、ナイスガイでしたわー。

さて、話が逸れましたが、港からシェラトン方面にずっと南下して、シュノーケリングは、うねりの影響を受けない、ケアラケクア湾で行いました。

シュノーケリングは、殆ど初めてでしたが、浮き輪みたいなものも貸してくれたし、岸や船からも近いし、ガイドさんも見ててくれるので安心感があり、全然怖くなかったです。
色とりどりの熱帯魚がサンゴにかくれんぼしている姿が間近に見れて、大満足でした。ウニ超でかいです。

お腹が空いたら、サンドイッチとスナックとジュースが貰えます。ペロリでした。

帰りは、いるかに加えて、くじらにも遭遇。数十メートルの距離でまで、近寄ってきて、みんな、大興奮でした。

ボートはすごいスピードなので行きはロープや主人にしがみついて落ちないように緊張していましたが、帰りには踏ん張るコツというのを発見しかなりリラックスして乗船できました。


最後は、お世話になったガイドさんにチップを渡しましたが、渡してない人も多数いたので、どちらでも良いですね。気持ち気持ち。

私は寒がりなので、移動中は、タオルとパーカーで風を防御していました。
あと、日焼けが気になる方は、風で飛ばされないように、手で押さえなければならないですが、帽子もあったほうがよいかもですね。

I think the tour itself is very interesting, but there is a language barrier...

I would recommend it to those who can speak English, but I feel it might be tough for those who cannot. However, it seems that there is a good chance of encountering dolphins and whales.

If you can speak English, definitely give it a try!

ツアー自体は大変面白いと思いますが、語学の壁が・・・。

英語が話せる方にはお勧めですが、英語が話せない方には厳しいかなと感じました。
しかし、イルカ・鯨にはかなりの確立であえるみたいです。

英語が話せる方は是非参加してみてください。

We participated as a couple with our 5-year-old. Since we had a young child with us, when the staff instructed another staff member to swim with us, they clearly looked displeased. Seeing that made our spirits drop significantly, and our child became scared of the ocean, so we couldn't go in for a while.

At one point, when our child got tired and fell asleep, there was a photo session, and even though they said they would take pictures later, they completely forgot about it until the end. After the tour, while others were chatting about the photos they had taken and whether to buy them or not, we felt forgotten, which left us with a bad feeling.

That day wasn't particularly crowded, but we felt treated carelessly, which diminished our enjoyable memories of the day.

5歳と夫婦で参加しました。幼児連れなので、スタッフの方が泳ぐ際、私たちと泳ぐようにと別のスタッフの方に指示した時、明らかに嫌そうな顔をされました。それを見て、かなりテンションが下がってしまい、子供も海を怖がったので、しばらく入れませんでした。
途中、子供が疲れて寝てしまったときに、写真撮影があり、寝ているのを見て、後で撮ると言っていたのに、最後まで忘れていました。
ツアーが終わった後、他の方は撮った写真を見て買うか買わないか雑談していましたが、私たちは忘れられていたので、嫌な気分ばかり残りました。
その日は、そんなに混雑していたわけではなかったのですが、雑に扱われ、楽しい思い出が半減した一日でした。

I participated at the end of the year. According to the guide, today’s guests were lucky to have such rare good weather for winter compared to last week, which was cold. Last week was so cold that it felt like a test of endurance, and about half of the people didn’t even go snorkeling.

Indeed, the gradient of the sea was beautiful and amazing. I had researched the site beforehand, so I knew that the sandbar wouldn’t be dry on the day of the tour, but there were some guests who were unaware and complained. The guide mentioned, “There are only about 60 days a year when the land is properly exposed during tour times, so please do your research next time.”

The hamburger was delicious. The guide pointed out where the sea turtles were, but as soon as I shifted my gaze, they seemed to dive and disappear. Even though the weather was nice, the water was still quite cold, and the hot chocolate served after snorkeling was very tasty.

Even with such luck, it seems that to be truly satisfied, it’s better to go in winter when the tides and good weather align perfectly.

　年末に参加した。ガイドの話では、寒かった先週に比べて冬には珍しい良い天気で今日のお客さんたちはラッキーだと。先週は寒くて我慢大会のようでシュノーケリングしない人も半数くらいいたと。
　確かに、海のグラデーションは綺麗で素晴らしかった。
　事前に案内されたサイトで調べていたので、当日サンドバーが干上がっていないことは知っていたが、知らなくて不満を言ってるお客もいて、ガイド曰く「ツアー時間にちゃんと陸が出ているのは年間６０日位しかないので、次回はよく調べてきてください」と。
　ハンバーガーは美味しかった。ウミガメはガイドがあそこにいるよと教えてくれるのだけど目線を移動すると、もうもぐって消えているみたいな感じであった。天気が良くても水はそれなりに冷たく、シュノーケリングの後にふるまわれたホットチョコレートがとても美味しかった。
　ラッキーでもこんな感じなので、ちゃんと満足するには潮の満ち干と好天がうまく重なった冬以外がお勧めのよう。

I couldn't wait to go, and I finally visited the long-awaited Angel's Sea. It was so beautiful that words can't describe it—360 degrees of sky-blue ocean. The lunch was a hamburger grilled on the boat, and it was the best! It was incredibly delicious. I also got to see sea turtles, which was really interesting. The staff was fun, and I definitely recommend this tour!

行きたくてたまらず念願の天使の海に行ってきました。
とにかく言葉では表せないくらいきれいで、３６０度スカイブルー海、ランチは船で焼いてくれたハンバーガ最高でした。すごくおいしかったです。ウミガメも見れたしおもしろかったです。スタッフさんもおもしろく是非このツアー行ってきてほしいです。

We left the hotel while it was still dark, and the weather was uncertain, but it turned out sunny and we were able to see two rainbows, which was great. On that day, we were able to see several whales up close and encountered many dolphins, which was wonderful, but we ran out of time and missed out on marine sports. I was a bit disappointed about that since I chose to go to university instead of junior high for that reason.

まだ暗いうちにホテルを出発で天気も不安だったんですが、晴れて虹も２本かかっているのも見れて良かったです。この日は、くじらが何頭も近くで見えたりイルカにもたくさん会えてよかったんですが、その分時間が無くなって、マリンスポーツがなくなりました。それがあるから中学の方でなく大学を選んでただけに少し残念でした。

We take this excursion to Molikini and Turtle Island every time we visit Maui. The crew of the catamaran, Capt Fish, David and Gary were amazing. They kept us safe, hydrated with water (or adult beverages), and made sure everyone that got in the water, got out of the water.

They also had a professional photographer who made sure everyone had a grand time, and preserved it on a CD you will not believe. The colors light up and we are glad he was along. We didn't have to worry about taking pictures.

We saw lots of whales, beautiful fish, but were a bit short on the turtles.

The selection of meats, cheeses and salad for lunch were a surprise. The sandwiches were easy to assemble, the bread was fresh, and it was just really good.

Go and enjoy!

I was really looking forward to it, but the weather was terrible and it was a battle against the cold. However, the staff's response and thoughtfulness warmed my heart. Thank you for being friendly with the staff's daughter and my little son. The hamburger was the best. I will definitely come again, so please take care of me.

凄く楽しみにしていたのですが、最悪の天候で寒さとの
戦いでしたが、スタッフの対応や心使いで心が温まりました。スタッフの娘さんとちびっこの息子さんとも、仲よく
して頂きありがとうございました。ハンバーガー最高でした。又必ず行くので宜しくお願いします。

I checked the low tide times and participated. The water was at ankle depth. The weather was nice too. However, it seems that you can only see the truly beautiful sandbar like in the pictures on a few specific days during certain times of the year. While it was a novelty, I thought the shallow beach was sufficient. The most enjoyable part was a turtle that was friendly with our tour boat, popping its head up near the sandbar.

The sandbar itself is at ankle depth if you catch the low tide, but the boat stops further back, so you will get wet up to your waist no matter what. If you're just looking to step onto the sandbar without snorkeling, I recommend wearing a swimsuit beforehand.

Although it was sunny, the wind was strong, and even though the seawater was warm, the wet areas felt very cold. It was so cold that I skipped snorkeling. While two groups took turns snorkeling, the group that didn't was just sitting on the boat, so we had quite a bit of time to kill. We spent a lot of time watching the turtles. Those who went snorkeling returned shivering with goosebumps. Some even stopped during practice because it was too cold. It might be different in summer.

I was looking forward to the food since I had read that it was delicious, but I think it's better not to have high expectations. It's not bad, but it's just average in taste. Although it's labeled as a barbecue, the food is not cooked on the boat; it's pre-cooked before boarding, so it’s cold when you eat it.

The captain and crew were cheerful and fun people.

干潮の時間を調べて参加しました。なので、水はくるぶし丈でした。天気もよかったです。ただ、写真のような本当に綺麗なサンドバーが見られるのは決まった時期の極僅かな日だけみたいです。ものめずらしさはありましたが、ビーチの浅瀬でも十分かな…と思いました。ただ、こちらのツアーの船になついている亀がいて、その子がサンドバー付近でちょこちょこ顔をみせてくれるのが一番楽しかったです。
サンドバー自体は干潮さえつかめばくるぶし丈ですが、船はそのもっと手前で止まるのでどうやっても腰の下くらいまでは濡れます。スノーケルをやらなくて、ちょっとサンドバーにおりてみたいだけ、という方でも事前に水着を着用した方がよろしいかと。
晴天でしたが風が強く、海水は温くても、濡れた箇所がとても寒いです。寒かったのでスノーケルはパスしました。2グループが交代でスノーケルをする間、しない組はひたすら船でぼーっとしてるだけだったのでかなり時間をもてあましていました。ずっと亀を眺めてたり。スノーケルをやった方たちは、戻ってきたときは鳥肌立てて震えていました。寒すぎて練習の段階でやめた方も。夏ならまた違うのでしょうが。
ご飯がおいしいとの書き込みを見ていたので楽しみにしていたのですが、あまり期待しないほうがいいかと。まずくはないですが、それなりくらいの味です。バーベキューとなってますが、船上で焼くわけではなく、乗船前に焼いてきた物を提供してくれます。なので食べるときは冷たいです。
船長や係員の方は、陽気で楽しい方たちでした。

In winter, the waves are particularly rough, and you may get seasick. The seawater is also murky, so while they do provide snorkeling gear, it might not be that impressive. It gets quite cold on the boat, so the chill after getting out of the water can be tough; those who are concerned about their health should take care. Additionally, the BBQ on the boat only includes hamburgers, so it might be best not to have high expectations.

冬は特に波が荒く、船酔いします。
海水も濁ってますのでシュノーケルもつれてってくれますが、そこまで感動はないでしょう。
相当船の上は寒いので水から上がってからの寒さは大変ですので、体調に不安がある方は気をつけた方が宜しいかと。
また、船上BBQはハンバーガーだけですので、期待はなさらない方がいいかと思います。