All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I chose this tour again because I saw dolphins and turtles last time. I'll probably choose this tour again next time as well.

前回もイルカや亀が見れたので、またこのツアーにしました。
多分また次回もこのツアーにします。

My husband and I tried snorkeling first time and we are not even good swimmer. I know only basics of swimming and I can not even survive in a 6 ft swimming pool and still I had fun snorkeling with Fair wind. Crew helped us a lot and snorkeling area was also good. They have different kind of accessories like view box and board for childrens. we would defenately go for second time.

The timing was unfortunate, and it was very cold...
The water level was quite high, and there was no sandbar at all.
I thought that if the weather had been nice, we could have enjoyed a really beautiful sea.
The sea turtle looked small, but I had a great time.

The staff's consideration was wonderful.
Thank you very much.

時期が悪く、とても寒い思いをしました・・・
水位も結構あり、サンドバーはまったくです。
天気が良ければとてもキレイな海が楽しめただろうなぁと思いました~。
海がめさん、小さく見えるだけでしたが、楽しめました。

スタッフの方のお気遣い、すばらしかったです。
ありがとうございました。

I participated on September 22nd. I have experienced diving and snorkeling in various islands, including overseas, but swimming close to wild dolphins and hearing their voices live was a first for me, and it was an emotional experience that is hard to put into words. The guides, Mr. Nawata and Ms. Tsuyako, were very kind and provided heartfelt guidance. They help ensure that even solo participants or those who are not very comfortable in the water can enjoy the experience. What impressed me the most was the enthusiasm they showed in wanting to convey the beauty of Hawaii to the guests. When we returned to the port, we took a moment to search for whales, as it was mentioned that they had arrived early in Hawaii this year. Unfortunately, we couldn't spot any, but more than anything, I was reminded of the "curiosity" and excitement that I often forget in the urban life of Tokyo. I heard that in winter, you can meet whales, so I hope to come back someday to see them.
It's a wonderful recommended tour that is small in number, homey, safe, and truly moving!

９月２２日に参加しました。ダイビングやシュノーケリングを海外を含む色々な島で経験してきましたが、野生のイルカの間近で泳ぐ体験、イルカの声を生で聞く経験は初めてで、言葉で表現するのは難しいくらいの感動を味わうことができました。　ガイドの縄田さんと、つやこさんはとても親切で心のこもったガイドをしてくれました。ひとり参加や、海があまり得意でない人でもエンジョイできるように誘導してくれます。私が印象的だったのは、ハワイの素晴らしさをゲストに伝えようとしてくれる熱意を感じたことです。最後に帰港する際、今年はクジラが早くハワイ島にやってきたということで、しばしクジラ探しをしました。残念ながら目撃することはできませんでしたが、何より東京の都会では普段忘れている「好奇心」やワクワクする気持ちをかき立ててもらえました。冬ならクジラに会えるそうなので、いつか会いに来たいと思います。
　人数も少なめで、アットホームかつ安全で感動できる素晴らしいおすすめツアーです！

I went on a sandbar tour. This tour was filled with Japanese people. There were about 30 participants on the day I joined. The staff seemed quite experienced.

I heard that it’s also used for gravure photo shoots, and the color of the sea is beautiful, an emerald hue. However, since we all walked together on the sandbar, it felt like there wasn’t much of a private atmosphere. That was a bit disappointing.

Overall, the sea is very beautiful, so it's nice, but I think it may not be suitable for those who want a sense of privacy. (For reference)

サンドバーツアーに行ってきました。
このツアー、とにかく日本人だらけでした。参加した日は３０人ぐらいいたかな。スタッフの人も、手慣れてる感じでした。
グラビア撮影でも使われているとのことで、海の色もエメラルド色できれいです。ただ、サンドバーを歩くのですが、皆でぞろぞろ歩いていくのでプライベート感はあまりないような気がしました。それが、少し残念。

総合的には、海もとても綺麗なのでいいですがプライベート感が欲しい方にはあまり向いていないかなと思いました。（参考までに）

The sea was really beautiful, but the snorkeling was a bit lacking... I wish I could have seen some prettier tropical fish. I was a little disappointed given my expectations, but I was excited to see a sea turtle. The light snacks were quite delicious and filling. I think the staff was the most accommodating. In particular, Ryo, who is Japanese, was very kind and great. I would like to participate again.

海はすごくきれいでしたがシュノーケリングはいまいちかな・・・もう少しきれいな熱帯魚とかみれたら良かったかな・・・。期待してた分少しがっかりでしたがウミガメが見れてテンションあがりました。
軽食はかなりおいしくて食べごたえのあるものでした。
スタッフは一番対応が良かったように思います。
とくに日本人のりょうさんはすごく優しくて良かったです。
また参加したいです。

I participated in the Angel's Sea Sandbar Cruise. The sea was incredibly beautiful! Due to the tides, it wasn't the perfect sandy beach you often see in photos, but the water was about knee-deep, and sitting in it felt like enjoying a half-body bath. It felt luxurious to be able to sit in the sea and look out at the ocean in 360 degrees, even though we were offshore.

Above all, the warm and delicious hamburger after playing in the sea was exceptional! Also, after snorkeling, they provided hot drinks to warm us up, and the sweet hot chocolate was the best. The only downside was that the time spent seeing the sea turtles was shorter than I expected.

天使の海サンドバークルーズに参加しました。
海はとってもキレイでした！潮の関係で、よく写真にあるような完全な砂浜にはなっていなかったけど、深さはひざ下くらいで、すわってもお風呂で半身浴してるみたいに気持ちよかったです。沖にいるのに海の中で座って３６０度まわりの海を見渡せるなんて贅沢な感じがしました。
何よりも、海ではしゃいだ後の温かいおいしいハンバーガーは格別でした☆☆　また、シュノーケルの後には冷えた体を暖めてくれるホットドリンクも用意してくれて、甘いホットチョコレートは最高でした。
ウミガメを見る時間が思ったより短かったのだけが残念でした。

I was really looking forward to Heaven's Sea.

Perhaps because there were so many participants, we were divided into several groups on boats to get to Heaven's Sea, but for some reason, we had to wait a really long time. It seemed like there were too few boats available, and the wait to get on a returning boat was just too long, which took away the excitement.

Moreover, the wind was really strong, and since we had to stand the whole time, it was cold.

As for Heaven's Sea itself, it was fairly beautiful, but I didn't feel that much excitement about it. The water wasn't particularly clear, and there weren't a lot of fish.

The only good thing was that there were sea turtles near the pier, and we got to see them up close!

I think it would be better to check the tide schedule before participating.

すごく楽しみにしてた天国の海。
参加人数が多かったのか、ボートで何組にか分かれて、天国の海まで行くのですが、なぜだかとーっても待たされた。
確保してるボートが少ないのか、岸に帰ってくるボートに乗れるまでの時間が長すぎて、わくわく度がなくなってしまった。

しかも風がすごく吹いていて立ちっぱなしだから、寒いし。

肝心の天国の海は、まあまあ綺麗でした。そこまでの感動はなかったなあ。
海が澄んでいるわけでもないし、お魚がいっぱいいるわけでもないし。

唯一良かったのは、桟橋の付近にウミガメが棲みついていて、間近で見れたこと！

潮の満ち引きをチェックして参加するのが、良いと思われます。

Thank you very much for your support on September 13th. Thanks to Mr. Nawata and swim guide Michi, I had a very enjoyable dolphin swim. Michi even said, "It's been a while since I've seen dolphins in such a playful mood!" I was very satisfied with how much fun the dolphins had with us! I believe even those who can't swim can feel safe swimming with the dolphins with the support of floatation devices and the swim guides.

The dolphin swim involves chasing after dolphins that are moving south, and it’s a repetitive process of chasing and swimming. Aloha Kona Tours has a capacity of 8 people (there were 6 during my time), so compared to tours with 20 people, the boarding and disembarking is quicker, allowing for more time swimming with the dolphins. While you can't know for sure until you go, there are many boats out in the ocean for dolphin tours, and some are quite large. Aloha Kona Tours is definitely a better deal!

By the way, the boat (about a 20-minute ride) can be quite rocky, so motion sickness medication is a must. If you get sick, you won't be able to enjoy it. Also, if you bring a hat, make sure it has a strap to keep it secure, or it will get blown away. On the way there, a swimsuit is fine, but on the way back, since your body will be wet and cold, it’s good to have a light jacket. I brought an underwater camera, but I was so focused on watching the dolphins that I only managed to take one decent photo (；；). However, I think it’s more important to see them with your own eyes first, so I wish I had just recorded in movie mode instead of worrying about photos.

If you write your email address in Michi's sign book, she will send you the photos she took of the dolphins later (they're really well taken!). I'm grateful for that☆

Next time, I want to be able to dive down to 3 meters for the dolphin swim (I've heard it gives you a greater sense of "swimming together"). Thank you so much again!!

９月１３日は大変お世話になりました。
縄田さんとスインムガイドのミチさんにしっかりサポートしていただいたおかげで、とても楽しいドルフィンスイムになりました。
ミチさんも「こんなに遊びモードのイルカは久しぶり！」と言っていたほど、イルカにたくさん遊んでもらえて大満足でした！
泳げない人でも浮輪とスイムガイドさんのサポートで安心してイルカと泳げると思いますよ。

ドルフィンスイムは南下して移動してくるイルカを追いかけて泳ぐ→追いかけて泳ぐ→追いかけて泳ぐという繰り返しなのですが、アロハコナツアーズさんは定員８名なので（私の時は６名でした）、２０名い乗ってるツアーなどに比べて乗り降りが早くイルカと泳ぐ時間が長いようです。
行ってみないと分からないですが、海にはイルカツアーのたくさんの船が出ていて、かなり大所帯の船もありました。
絶対アロハコナツアーズさんの方がお得ですよ~☆

ちなみにボート（片道２０分ほど）はなかり揺れるので、酔い止め必須です。酔ってしまっては楽しめないので。
また、帽子は紐付きで固定できる物でないと飛ばされてしまうので持って行っても意味ないです。
行きのボートは水着だけで大丈夫ですが、帰りは体が濡れて冷えているので薄い上着が一枚あるといいです。
私は水中カメラを持って行ったのですが、イルカを見るのに夢中でちゃんと撮れたのは１枚くらいでした（；；）
でもまずは肉眼でちゃんと見るのが優先だと思うので、写真は諦めてムービーモードで回していれば良かったと思いました・・・。

でもミチさんのサイン帳にＰＣのアドレスを書くと、後日ミチさんが撮ったイルカの写真が送られてきますよ。（とっても良く撮れてます！）
感謝です☆

今度は３メートルでも潜れるようになってドルフィンスイムに臨みたいと思います。（もっと「一緒に泳いでいる」感覚になれるとのことです。）
本当にありがとうございました！！

We were picked up at the hotel at 6:50 AM, and it took about 15 minutes to get to the port for boarding the cruise.

The tour participants were about half foreign and half Japanese. My husband and I took a seat on the second floor with a good view, and it took about an hour to reach the snorkeling point. The Japanese staff provided a thorough explanation of the snorkeling precautions, which made us feel at ease.

We entered the water and observed the coral reefs and fish. I felt a bit disappointed, thinking, "Is this all there is?" I was expecting more colorful coral reefs.

We changed points and went to see sea turtles, and we were thrilled to encounter them several times.

It was convenient to have breakfast and lunch on the cruise. The food wasn't particularly delicious, but considering the cost performance, I was satisfied.

朝6:50にホテルでビックアップ、その後クルーズ乗船する港まで約15分。

ツアー参加者は外国人と日本人と半々位でした。
二階の眺めの良いところに主人と席を取り、一時間くらいでポイトへ。
シュノーケルの注意も日本人スタッフが丁寧に説明してくれて安心でした。

海に入り珊瑚礁や魚を眺めました。
「こんなものかしら。」と感じ、ちょっと期待はずれ感はありました。
もうちょっと色とりどりの珊瑚礁かと思ってました。

ポイントを変えて、ウミガメを眺めに行き何度か遭遇し感激でした。

朝ご飯、昼ご飯もクルーズで頂いたので便利でした。
食事内容は特に美味しいという感じではありませんでしたが
コストパフォーマンスを考えれば満足です。

I had a great time! Actually, I got seasick and spent most of the time on the boat, but I was happy that the staff were concerned about me.

It seems that the dolphins were a bit nervous because a baby had just been born, so I was able to see them from the boat, but it looks like the people swimming couldn't see them.

My daughter said she was disappointed about not seeing the dolphins, but she was moved when she saw the sea turtles.

That said, the staff were really fun and felt like family!

The hula was surprisingly enjoyable too (^_^)v

This is a tour I would like to join again when I go to Hawaii!

とても楽しかったです　実は私は船酔いしてしまいほとんど船の上でしたが．．.
スタッフの皆が心配してくれて嬉しかったです

イルカは赤ちゃんが生まれたてで神経質になっているらしく船上の私からは見れましたが　泳いでいる人からは見れなかったみたいです

娘はイルカは残念だったけどウミガメを見たとき感動したと言っていました

それにつけてもスタッフの皆さんがとても楽しくオハナでした！


フラも意外と楽しかったです(^_^)v

またハワイに行ったときには参加したいツアーです

I had experience with dolphin watching, but I joined the tour expecting to swim with them. I thought we would only see them from a distance in the water, but they actually swam right next to us. I was captivated watching a baby dolphin nudging its mother and two dolphins racing alongside each other. As I got distracted by the dolphins behind me, I noticed there were dolphins on the side as well! Before entering the water, our guides, Mr. Nawata and Ms. Michi, told us to constantly be aware of our surroundings, and I found that to be true (laughs).

I was amazed that we could see them up close. Mr. Nawata mentioned, "They might not come close because they have a baby with them," and Ms. Michi added, "They are swimming fast today." I was surprised to learn that wild dolphins sometimes swim closer and slower.

It wasn't just the dolphins that impressed me. On this day, we had a hard time finding dolphins and spent quite a bit of time searching, but the staff worked hard to ensure that participants could see as many dolphins as possible. Once we found them and entered the water, the captain pointed out where the dolphins were from the boat, while the two guides continuously signaled us from the water. After the tour, Ms. Michi kindly offered to send me the dolphin photos she took, so I shared my email address, and she promptly sent me some amazing, clear images. We had tried to take pictures ourselves, but we couldn't keep up with the dolphins' speed, so I was very grateful for her thoughtful gesture.

The conversations on the boat were enjoyable, and they shared various ways to enjoy the Big Island. I think the tour was even more enjoyable because all the staff were genuinely pleasant. There were first-time snorkelers and elementary school children on this trip, and the attention given to them was very detailed, making it a tour that beginners could join with confidence.

The boat was a small one with a capacity of eight participants, which actually turned out to be good for swimming with the dolphins. We would find the dolphins and then enter the water ahead of where they were swimming, waiting for them to pass by. After they went by, we would get back on the boat and repeat the process. If the boat were larger, it wouldn't be as maneuverable, and with more people, it would take longer for everyone to get back on the boat, reducing the number of times we could see the dolphins.

This time, my wife saw online that Mr. Nawata's tour had a good reputation, so we decided to join both the manta and dolphin tours.

イルカウォッチングの経験はあったが、一緒に泳げることを期待してツアーに参加。とはいえ、少し離れた海中から見るくらいだろうと思っていたが、本当にすぐ近くを群れが泳いでいく。子供のイルカが母イルカをつついている様子や２頭が競争するように並走していく様子などを夢中で見ていると後にイルカ、そちらに気を取られると横にもイルカ！　
海に入る前にガイドの縄田さんやミチさんに言われたとおり、絶えず上下左右を気にしていないといけない（笑）
こんな間近で見られるとは、と感激していると、「今は子供がいるから少し警戒して寄ってこないのかもしれない」と縄田さん。ミチさんも「今日は泳ぎが速い」と。野生のイルカなのにもっと近くをもっとゆっくり泳いでくれることもあるのだと驚いた。

感激したのはイルカばかりではない。この日はイルカがなかなか見つからずかなり船を走らせたが、スタッフみんなが何とか参加者により沢山のイルカを見せてくれようと群れを探し、見つかって海に入るとキャプテンは船の上から、ガイドのお二人は海中でこっちこっちと常にイルカのいる所を教えてくれた。またツアー後もミチさんが自身で撮られたイルカの写真を送って下さるというのでメールアドレスをお伝えしておいたら、早速にとてもクリアな素晴らしい画像を送ってくださった。自分達でも写してはいたがどうしてもイルカのスピードについていけず、上手く撮れていなかったので大変嬉しい心遣いだった。

船上でのおしゃべりも楽しく、ハワイ島での楽しみ方もいろいろ教えていただいた。スタッフ皆さんが本当に気持ちの良い方ばかりだったのでよりツアーを楽しめたのではないかと思う。
今回はシュノーケル初体験という方や小学生のお子さんもいたが、そのアテンドも大変きめ細かく、初心者でも安心して参加できるツアーだと思った。
船は小さいボートで参加者も８名が定員だが、それがかえってイルカと泳ぐには良いよいのだそう。実際イルカを見つけては彼らが泳いできそうな所に先回りして海に入って待つ、イルカが通り過ぎると船にあがり、また先回りして海に入る、の繰り返し。船が大きいと小回りがきかないし、人数が多いと全員が船にあがるのにも時間がかかってしまい、イルカを見る回数が減ってしまうとのことだった。

今回、嫁がサイトで縄田さんのツアーが評判なのを見て、マンタとイルカ、２つのツアー

The tour we participated in was something that my daughters went on about a week ago and were very impressed by. Hearing this, my husband and I eagerly joined, believing without a doubt that we would get to see dolphins. The tour description did mention that since it involves nature, there are rare occasions when you might not see them. However, we didn't see a single dolphin, and only a few fish. I was really disappointed to see such a big difference from what we expected. We did receive a half-price voucher for the next time, but I don't think we'll participate for a while.

That said, the performance of the staff was very good.

私たちが参加したこのツアーは、娘たちが、一週間ほど前に行って、感激したものでした。この話を聞いた私と主人は　もう疑いなくイルカに会えるものだと、意気込んでの参加でした。ツアーの説明には、自然が相手の物なので、会えないことも稀にある旨のことは、もちろん書いてありましたが。本当に一頭のイルカとも会えず、魚もほんの少し。その時々で、こんなに違うものか、と、本当にがっかりしました。次回半額券はいただきましたが、しばらくは、参加できないと思います。
ただ、スタッフの方たちのパフォーマンスは、大変良かったですよ。

The sandbar is affected by the tides, so when I actually went there, the water reached up to my thighs, and I couldn't enjoy the beautiful sandy beach like in the photos. However, looking around, I could see the distant Kualoa Ranch and the endless blue ocean. It felt nice to be surrounded by nature, which was a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. The malasada and the lunch I had on the boat were also delicious.

ｻﾝﾄﾞﾊﾞｰは潮の満ち引きの関係があるので実際に行った時は
太ももまで海につかる感じだったので写真のようなきれいな
砂浜にはあえませんでしたが、周りを見渡すと遠くにはクアロア牧場、見渡す限り一面ﾌﾞﾙｰの海。自然に囲まれているなぁ。とﾜｲｷｷの賑やかさとは一味違い良かったです。ﾏﾗｻﾀﾞも
船で食べたﾗﾝﾁも美味しかったです。

This was my fifth time swimming with dolphins. This time, I participated in "Private Dolphin Junior High" for the second time. Just like last time, I was able to encounter many pods of dolphins. Moreover, since it was the birthing season, we also met several baby dolphins. Their earnest jumping was very adorable and entertained us.

Additionally, while we were returning to the harbor, six dolphins swam alongside our boat for over five minutes. This was truly the best part. The tour guide was also very pleasant, which made it even better. The food and drinks kept coming, making it a tour filled with happiness.

ドルフィンスイミングは５回目でした。
今回参加した”私立イルカ中学”は２回目。
前回同様、沢山のイルカの群れに出会うことが出来ました。
しかも、出産シーズンと言うことで、数匹の赤ちゃんイルカにも出会えました。
一生懸命ジャンプする姿がとても愛らしく、私達を楽しませてくれました。
しかも！私達が港へ戻っていたその時、６頭のイルカが５分以上も並走して私達のボートの横を一緒に泳いでくれたんです。これは本当に最高でした。
ツアー担当の方も感じがよく、とても良かったです。
食べ物＆飲み物もどんどん出してくれて、幸せ一杯のツアーでした。

Great guides & fun even though we didnt get to go to molokini due to wind.
great beer and lunch!!

It started to rain as soon as we got on the bus from the hotel, and I was feeling a bit defeated because I really wanted to see the beautiful ocean sandbar... However, by the time we boarded the boat, a little blue sky started to appear, and after about 10 minutes, we arrived at the sandbar. As we stepped off, the sun came out, revealing the white sandbar! The beautiful scenery I had seen in books was right in front of me. Interestingly, this place was not known in Japan until about two years ago, and it has been used for filming movies and music videos. Although it felt a bit chilly due to the wind, I was glad to see the sea turtles swimming and that the weather cleared up.

ホテル迎えからバスに乗ったくらいから雨が降りだし、どうしても綺麗な海のサンドバーを見たかったのでツイテナイ・・・と諦めモードでした。。。船に乗る頃には少し青空が見えてきて、10分ほどしてサンドバーに着いて下り立つと太陽が射し白いサンドバーが表れてきました！本で見たあの綺麗な景色が目の前にそのまんまです。何とこの場所は２年くらい前まで日本では知られていなかったそうで、映画やPVの撮影にも使われたそうです。。風があったので肌寒く感じましたが、ウミガメの泳ぎも見れ晴れてくれたので良かったです。

We had a wonderful time with the crew of Aloha Blue on our snorkel cruise. Breakfast was continental with a lovely spread of fruit, pastries and breads. Juice, iced tea, coffee and water were also available.

We were taken to two snorkel spots and had an hour in each location. The time went by much too quickly! Joe, crew member, was in the water with us the entire time to point out sites and ensure everyone's safety. We were also provided with swim noodles (take advantage of those!!) to help swim against the current.

The second spot is known as "Turtle Town" and there are ample opportunities to spot sea turtles. It is great fun looking at the beautiful underwater world of Hawaii and seeing the sea life. Though we only saw one turtle it was worth the experience!

Lunch was cold cut sandwiches, which was disappointing as the tour information specified a BBQ lunch. The food was very good despite the misinformation.

There is also the opportunity to deep sea fish on the cr

We participated in a morning activity as a family. At the snorkeling point, we were able to see turtles close enough to touch, and we spotted more than five sea turtles underwater. There were also plenty of fish, and we were very satisfied (^^).

When we went out to sea, the waves were high, and we got quite wet, which was a bit chilly... I recommend bringing extra dry towels.

家族で午前中のアクティビティに参加しました。
シュノーケルポイントでは、触れられるほど近くに亀が顔を出していたり、海中には5匹以上の海がめを見ることが出来ました。
魚もたくさんいて、大満足　（^^）

沖に出た時は波が高くてかなり水をかぶり、寒い思いをしました・・・。
乾いたバスタオルを多めに持っていくことをお勧めします。

I participated with my 6th-grade daughter. As mentioned in other reviews, we felt quite chilly at times, so I think a jacket is essential. The staff were all cheerful and kind, and we were able to see dolphins, making it a very satisfying day.

小学６年生の娘と参加しました。
他の方の口コミにもありましたが、途中でかなり肌寒さを感じたので上着は必需品だと思います。
スタッフも陽気で親切な方ばかり、イルカも見ることができて大満足な一日になりました。

I participated in several wild dolphin tours on Oahu. This time, I heard rumors that the dolphin tour on the Big Island is amazing, so I made a reservation. We chased dolphins on a boat that moved freely across the sea, taking us to a spot where the dolphins came very close. I was thrilled to see mother and baby dolphins and playful dolphins up close, but I was told that there were fewer tour staff than usual, which was disappointing. I wondered if I could really swim with the pod if I participated at the usual time! I decided that I would definitely make a reservation for the next time I visit the Big Island. Among the participants, there were beautiful underwater photos of dolphins taken with a 100% waterproof digital camera, so I want to bring a waterproof digital camera next time. After participating in this tour, I personally felt that while the recreational dolphin tours on Oahu are fun, I might be done with them...

オアフ島では何回か野生のイルカツアーに参加しました。今回はハワイ島でのイルカツアーは凄いらしいと噂を聞いて予約しました。イルカを追い求めてボートを海上に縦横無尽に走らせ、凄く近くまでイルカ達が来てくれる場所まで連れて行ってくれました。親子イルカや遊んでいるイルカ達を近くで見ることができて、大感激だったのですが、ツアースタッフの方々はいつもより少なくて残念と言ってました。じゃあ、いつもの時に参加できたら本当に群れと泳げるのか！！！と。次回のハワイ島では必ず予約しようと決めました。参加している方の中で防水100％のデジカメで撮られた水中のイルカ達の写真がとてもきれいだったので、次回は防水デジカメ持参で参加したいです。このツアーに参加した後に、オアフ島のリクリエーション的なイルカルアーは楽しいけれども、もういいかな、、、と個人的には思いました。

I was already satisfied just to meet the dolphins, but I even got to see a manta ray. I was really lucky. During the summer vacation, about four families participated, and there were three Japanese staff members, which made me feel at ease. They were very attentive. I would like to participate again.

イルカに会えるだけで満足なのに、マンタにまで会えてしましました。本当にラッキーでした。夏休みの利用で４組ぐらいの家族が参加しましたが、スタッフも３人日本の方で安心で、至れりつくせりです。また参加したいと思います。

The difference from the seas I've dived in before is that there are fewer fish, but the encounter rate with sea turtles is very high. It became the best memory for my friend who dislikes fish. The boat rocked quite a bit, and many people got seasick, so it's better to take motion sickness medication. There was a Japanese female staff member who was very kind, making it a reassuring tour to participate in.

今まで潜った海と違うところは、魚は少ないけどウミガメ遭遇率は非常に高いというところです。
魚嫌いな友達には最高の想い出になりました。
船は結構揺れ船酔い続出してたので、酔い止めは飲んでかれた方が良いです。
スタッフの方で日本人の女性がおりとても親切にしていただき安心して参加できるツアーです。

We went to the Big Island for our honeymoon and participated in ocean rafting on August 31. The staff only spoke English, but they kindly provided Japanese explanations for us. Upon arriving, we were supposed to call "Captain Zodiac," the company organizing the tour, for confirmation, but our English skills made it difficult to convey what we wanted to say, which was a bit challenging. However, the staff on the other end of the phone continued to explain how to get to the meeting point with great effort, and we could feel their determination to help us, which was very kind.

On the day of the tour, a male boat driver and a female captain (who acted a bit like a pirate) boarded the boat together. I was surprised by how to get on the boat. We sat on the inflated edges of the rubber boat, and as we hit the waves, it rocked violently while speeding along. If you weren't focused, it felt like you could be thrown off. It was incredibly thrilling, and I kept shouting "Waaaaaaah!!!! Gyaaaaaah!!!!" (laughs). There were eight of us participating together: a couple in their 40s to 50s, two grandmothers in their 60s, a Japanese parent and child, and us.

When we arrived at our destination, we enjoyed snorkeling in a coral reef filled with tropical fish. However, it was just after daylight saving time ended, and the temperature wasn't very high, so I got cold while in the water. Although we had time to swim again after lunch, I decided not to because I couldn't stop shivering. It was a shame since the coral reef was beautiful. It seemed that the spot we visited had cold water flowing from the mountains.

After enjoying snorkeling, we returned while looking at the famous sights along the coast from the sea. On the way back, we also sped along and made sharp turns with the boat, which was a lot of fun. I highly recommend this tour!

新婚旅行でハワイ島に行き、8月31日にオーシャンラフティングに参加しました。
スタッフは英語onlyでしたが、日本人用に日本語の説明書きを用意してくれていて親切でした。
現地に到着してから、このツアーを企画している「キャプテンゾディアック号」に確認の電話をすることになっていたのですが、私たちの英語力ではなかなか言いたいことが伝わらず、ちょっと苦労しました。ですが、電話のむこうのスタッフの方が、集合場所までの行き方などを一生懸命説明し続けてくれて、「なんとかつたえてあげなきゃ！」という気持ちが伝わってきて、親切な対応でした。
当日は、ボートの運転手（男性）と、案内をしてくれるキャプテン（海賊のイメージでちょっと悪っぽい感じに振舞う女性）が一緒にボートに乗り込みました。驚いたのが、ボートの乗り方です。ゴムボートの周りの膨らみの部分に腰をかけた状態で、波にぶつかり大きく縦揺れしながら、猛スピードで進んで行くのです。集中していなければ体が投げ出されてしまいそういでした。とってもスリリングで、ずっと「ワーーーーー！！！！！！！！ギャーーーーーーーーー！！」と叫んでいました（笑）一緒に参加していたのは、40~50代くらいのご夫婦、60代くらいのおばあちゃん２人組、日本人の親子、私たちの８人でした。行き着いた先では、トロピカルフィッシュが泳ぐ珊瑚礁でシュノーケリングを楽しみました。ただ、この頃はちょうどサマータイムが終わったころであり、気温があまり高くなかったため、海に入っている間に体が冷えてしまって、お昼を食べてからもう一度泳げる時間があったのですが、体の震えがとまらず泳ぐのを断念しました。せっかくきれいな珊瑚礁だったのに残念でした。特にそのスポットは山からの地下水が流れ出ており、少し水が冷たいところだったみたいです。
シュノーケリングを楽しんだあとは、海岸沿いにある名所を沖から眺めながら帰るという内容でした。帰りも猛スピードを出したり、ボートを極端に傾けてターンをしたりと、楽しませてくれました。
このツアーはおすすめです！！

This excursion was fun, but staff at office was very rude. Acted like we were a burden to even help. Very short and snobby. Especially blonde lady. No one even smiled at us. I have never been on an excursion so unorganized and unfriendly. Our guide was nice enough, but no instructions for snorkeling. My sister had never snorkeled and he just gave us our masks and left us to snorkel on our own while he went spear fishing. As we were kayaking he got way ahead and never stopped and checked on the group. I was very disappointed. I have been on several excursions and the staff has always been wonderful, but not this one. I would NOT recommend this company to anyone!!!!!

I had been wanting to participate in a dolphin tour for a long time and did some research, but I decided to apply to Aloha Kona Tours for a couple of reasons: the small group size and the fact that they speak Japanese. Additionally, the numerous comments from past participants were decisive factors for me.

Participating in the tour was truly an amazing and moving experience. We were a couple not so young and complete beginners, but thanks to Mr. Nawata and staff member Tsuyako's thoughtful attention, we were able to enjoy snorkeling without any worries.

Of course, we got to see dolphins, and we even encountered a manta ray, which was incredibly moving. They made sure we could meet dolphins multiple times by getting the boat ahead of them, and we could even hear the dolphins' sounds and saw a mother and baby dolphin.

I am truly grateful to Mr. Nawata and Tsuyako, who were always smiling. It was a reassuring dolphin tour for beginners.

かねてから　ドルフィンツアーに参加したくて、いろいろ調べていましたが、アロハコナツアーさんに申し込みを決めた理由として
少人数制であるということ　と　日本語が通じるといううこと・・・そして　ツアー参加者の　その後のコメントの数々が決め手になりました

実際に参加させていただいて　本当に感動の素敵な体験の連続でした
私たちは、そう若くない夫婦連れでしたし、全くの初心者でしたが　縄田さんとスタッフのツヤコさんに　細かい心配りを頂き　何の不安もなくシュノーケリングを楽しめました

イルカには　勿論会えましたし　なんとマンタにも出会え　本当に感動の連続でした
何度もイルカに会えるように船で先回りしてくださり　イルカの声も聴けたし　親子連れのイルカにも会えました

ずっと笑顔の縄田さんとツヤコさんに心から感謝でした
初心者にも　心強いドルフィンツアーでした

We participated as a family. Since it was about wild dolphins, we were able to see a family of dolphins shortly after the boat started moving. At the front of the boat, we could also see many flying fish several times.

I wanted to see the dolphins a bit closer, but since snorkeling was the main activity this time, we traveled for about an hour.

For breakfast (light snacks), we could freely make our own bread and fruit, and the burgers for lunch were also delicious, along with fresh potato salad and vegetables. Maui chips were available as snacks, which was nice.

We could always have warm drinks, and there were many options for cold drinks. We could also have alcohol for an additional fee.

On the day of the trip, we were the only Japanese people, but the staff kindly supported us, which made us feel at ease. They lent us prescription masks, and the facilities were well-equipped with showers, noodle and glass-bottomed boards to see below. The snorkeling spot had high visibility, and the waves were at a safe height, allowing us to swim comfortably even in deeper areas.

On the way back, we were also able to see a turtle, and we were very satisfied.

家族で参加しました。
野生のイルカということで、船が走り出してすぐにイルカの家族を見ることができました。船の先端では、たくさんのトビウオも飛ぶ姿も何度も見ることできます。
イルカを、もう少し近くで見たいところでしたが、今回はシュノ―ケリングがメインなのでしばらく一時間ほど移動しました。

朝食(軽食)のパンやフルーツ、昼食のバーガーも自分たちで自由に作ることができ、ポテトサラダや野菜も新鮮でおいしくいただけました。マウイチップスもスナックとしてあり良かったです。

また温かい飲み物は常時飲むことができ、冷たい飲み物の種類も多かったです。追加料金でお酒も飲むことができました。


当日、日本人は自分達だけでしたが、スタッフにやさしくサポートしてもらえたので安心でした。マスクも度付きのを貸出してもらい。ヌードルやグラスで下が見えるビート版等、シャワー完備と充実しておりました。シュノーケルのスポットは、透明度が高く、深くても安心して泳げる波の高さでした。

帰りにカメも見ることができ、とても満足しています。

I was thrilled to see not only dolphins but also manta rays! It was a truly unforgettable experience that I could never have in Japan, so I was very satisfied.

There were only two crew members, the captain and a guide, along with eight guests, which made for a more intimate atmosphere. I think it's great for those who dislike a noisy environment.

However, since it was my first time snorkeling, I panicked a bit when I jumped into the sea and swallowed quite a bit of seawater (laughs).

イルカだけじゃなくてマンタも見ることが出来て感激しました！日本では到底体験できない時間だったので大満足です。

船にはキャプテンとガイドの2名、お客さんの8名という少人数体制だったので、ワイワイガヤガヤした感じが嫌いな人は良いと思います。

ただ、シュノーケルは始めてだったので、最初に海に飛び込んだ時はかなり海水を飲んであせりました（笑）

This time we went to the Big Island, and visiting Kilauea and Mauna Kea was a must. I looked into what else there was to do and found out that you can swim with dolphins, so I joined this tour, which had great reviews compared to others.

It turned out to be a fantastic choice! First of all, the guide was really nice and amazing! The quality of a tour is definitely important, but the guide makes a huge difference!

The tour itself was filled with dolphins, and I was truly moved. I was surprised to see so many dolphins up close!

Apparently, the types of dolphins on the Big Island are different from those on Oahu, and they swim in large groups, which is why you can see this incredible sight.

I highly recommend it if you visit the Big Island!!

今回はハワイ島ということで、キラウエアとマウナケアは必須、他にどんなものがあるのかと探してみてイルカと泳げるということがわかり、他のツアーと比較しても評判の良かったコチラに参加。
結果これが大正解！まずガイドさんが感じが良くて凄く良い！やっぱりツアーは内容はもちろん重要ですが、ガイドさんでほぼ決まりますね！

ツアー内容もそこら辺イルカだらけで感動しました。
こんなにたくさんのイルカが、こんなに近くで見られるとは驚きでした！

なんでもハワイ島はイルカの種類が他のオアフ島なんかとも違うため、大きな群れで泳ぐのでこの光景が見られるそう。

ハワイ島に行ったら是非おすすめです！！

The staff worked hard to find dolphins for us, and we were able to see them three times during our three attempts. At this time of year, we encountered baby dolphins. Additionally, we were able to swim alongside sea turtles up close. Unfortunately, the wind and current were a bit strong, so we couldn't participate in some activities, but the staff were very cheerful and kind. We had a memorable day. Thank you very much.

スタッフの方が一生懸命イルカを探してくれて３回トライして３回も見ることができました。この時期は、赤ちゃんイルカに出会えました。また、ウミガメを間近に見ながら並んで泳ぐことができました。残念なのは、少し風と潮の流れが速くてアクティビティができなかったのが残念でしたがスタッフのみなさんがとても明るくて親切でした。思い出に残る一日を過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました。