All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was great to see the sea turtles up close.

ウミガメがとても近くで見れてとてもよかったです。

I participated on November 22nd and was very nervous at first, but I had a great time!! I was able to spend the best honeymoon on my trip.

The guide, Daisuke, explained everything very thoroughly, and even as a beginner, I was taken to the point where I could touch the dolphins, so I think everyone can participate with peace of mind. I was really moved when Daisuke dove in and played with the dolphins; it felt like he was communicating with them and interacting like friends.

I will definitely participate again when I come back to the Big Island, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

My husband and I truly can't forget yesterday's experience!! Thank you for such a wonderful, dream-like time.

11月２２日に参加して最初はとても緊張していましたが、とても楽しめました！！新婚旅行で最高のハネムーンを過ごせる事ができました。

ガイドのダイスケさんもとても丁寧に説明をして頂き初心者の私もイルカのいるポイントまで引っ張って頂いて触れる距離まで案内してくれるので、皆さんも安心して参加ができると思います。
ダイスケさんが潜ってイルカと遊んでいたのには感動して本当にコミュニケーションがとれていて友達みたいに接していたのには感動しました。

またハワイ島に来る時には絶対に参加しますし皆様にも凄くおすすめできます。

本当に主人も私も昨日の事が忘れれません！！
ほんとうに素晴らしい夢みたいな時間ありがとう。

The timing is very important as it greatly relates to the tides. I wanted to walk on a sandbar like in the photo, but when I went, the shallowest part was only about ankle-deep.

When I went snorkeling, a turtle suddenly appeared right at our feet, and my excitement shot up!

After snorkeling, the boat took us around to where the turtles were. I was really happy when I saw multiple turtle heads popping up from the waves. While we were doing that, the sun came out, and we enjoyed a very pleasant cruise.

I would like to participate again at the right time.

潮の満ち引きが大いに関係するので、タイミングがとっても重要です。写真のようなサンドバーを歩いてみたかったけど、私がいったときは一番浅いところでくるぶしくらいの深さでした。

シュノ-ケリングをしたとき、いつの間にかカメが私たちの足元にいるという感じで出現。テンションが一気に上がりました！

シュノ-ケリングのあと船でカメがいるところを回ってくれました。カメの頭が波間から複数みえたときはとてもうれしかったです。そうこうしているうちに、晴れ間がでてきてとても気持ちの良いクルーズを楽しめました。　

また時期を見計らって参加したいです。

It is often featured in guidebooks, and I had always wanted to visit it when I went to Hawaii. There were some waves, but I was able to see the clear ocean. There were also several sea turtles popping their heads out of the water, which was adorable. Walking in the ocean felt really nice. There was nothing but the sea around, and the scenery was wonderful. The food was delicious, and I felt safe snorkeling for the first time with the guides watching over us. I'm really glad I participated. It was so much fun!

ガイドブックによく掲載されていて、ハワイに行ったら絶対行きたいと思っていました。
少し波がありましたが、透き通った海を見ることができました。ウミガメも何匹も海から顔を出していたのでかわいかったです。
海の中を歩く感じですごく気持ちよかったです。周りには海しかなく、景色もすばらしかったです☆
料理もおいしかったし、初めてのシュノーケリングはガイドさんたちにしっかり見守られながらだったので安心してできました。
参加して本当によかったです。すごく楽しかったです♪

I have swum with dolphins many times, but this tour is exceptional. The process of getting to the point by boat is thrilling and feels like a little attraction, unlike a regular boat ride. Since they know the spots where dolphins appear, the boat speeds ahead to drop us off at the point before the dolphins arrive, so even just floating, the dolphins come towards you. Sometimes they get so close that it takes your breath away. Of course, for those who are good swimmers, you can dive in and swim alongside the dolphins!

If you get tired along the way, they lend you noodles, and there are multiple opportunities to dive, so you can enjoy watching everyone swim from the boat or see the dolphins jump, all at your own pace. If there are only one or two chances, you might feel pressured to push yourself even if you're tired...

Because Mr. Nawata is very friendly and knows how to have fun, he tries to accommodate requests as much as possible. If you're going to participate in the future, please feel free to ask questions and make requests actively!

イルカとは何度も泳いだことがありますが、このツアーは格別。ボートでポイントまで行く過程もスピード感があり船とは違ってちょっとしたアトラクション。イルカの現れるポイントを知り尽くしているため、イルカより先に先にとボートを走らせポイントに落としてくれるので、ただ浮かんでいるだけでも、イルカが向かってきます。近すぎて思わず、ドキッとすることも・・。もちろん、泳ぎが得意な人は、ダイブしてイルカと伴走することも！！
途中疲れたらヌードルを貸してくれたり、何度もダイブのチャンスがあるので、ボートの上でみんなが泳ぐのを見たり、イルカがジャンプするのを見たりと、自分のペースで楽しめるのも魅力的。チャンスが1回や２回のところだと、思わずきつくても無理してしまいがちですが・・
とても気さくで、楽しみ方を知っている縄田さんだから、リクエストも出来る限り応えようとしてくれます。是非、これから参加される方は、あれこれ積極的に、質問、リクエストしてみて下さい。

The captain provided precise instructions based on years of experience and intuition, and Daisuke took us close to the dolphins, allowing us to encounter over 150 dolphins with excellent teamwork! Not only did we get to see them, but they also created bubble rings and swam around me, playing a lot! I received so much energy from this experience! The two staff members were very friendly and reliable, and they responded flexibly and generously, which made me feel very at ease. Next time, I definitely want to bring an underwater camera!

キャプテンが長年の経験と勘に基づく的確な指示をくれて、だいすけさんが近くまで連れてってくれる、抜群の連携で１５０頭はゆうに超えるイルカと出逢えました！
見れるだけではなくバブルリングを出してくれたり私の周りをぐるぐる回ってくれたりといっぱい遊んでくれました！！！とてもパワーを貰えました！
スタッフの２人はとても気さくで頼り甲斐もあり、とても柔軟に気前よく対応してくれたため、とても安心でした。
次は水中カメラを絶対に持って行きたいと思います！

This was my eighth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first experience at the sandbar. The knee-deep water in the middle of the ocean was very mysterious, and the contrast between the sand and the sea was beautiful. When we went, it was not the season for the sand to be exposed, but I would like to visit again during low tide. I thought the staff was friendly and their service was good, but I wish they would refrain from smoking at the sandbar. Even though there are no legal restrictions, I wonder why anyone would smoke in such a beautiful natural place. There were even comments encouraging smoking among participants, and I saw people walking around the sandbar with cigarettes in their mouths. It was uncomfortable on the water.

ハワイは８回目でしたがサンドバーは初体験でした。
海の真ん中で膝下の水位はとても不思議で砂と海のコントラストがとてもきれいでした。
私たちが行ったときは砂浜は出ない時期でしたが今度は干潮の時に行ってみたいです。
スタッフの方はフレンドリーで対応等は良かったと思いますが
サンドバーでわざわざタバコを吸うのはやめてほしいです。
法律での規制がないとはいえ、なぜあのような自然の綺麗な場所で喫煙するのか？です・・・参加者にも喫煙をあおる発言をしていて実際咥え煙草でサンドバーを歩いてる人もいました。
海の上で不快でした。

I had a great time!!!! It was excellent. The crew was patient, hospitable, informative and comical! I will definitely come back if I go to Hawaii again!!

I was able to see dolphins for the first time on this tour, but I felt a few things were complicated. First, there was almost no explanation on how to use the snorkel and fins, and during the actual event, we didn't have any practice before getting into the dolphin zone from the boat in the deep sea. Additionally, my husband's snorkel was attached the wrong way, causing seawater to flow back into the tube when he put his face in the water, making it very difficult for him to breathe and quite stressful. When we returned to the boat to ask questions, we didn't receive a solid response, so we had to figure out the cause and deal with it ourselves. We had mentioned that it was our first time, and everyone around us was inexperienced as well, so I felt that without a more careful approach, it wouldn't be surprising if an accident occurred someday. With 12 customers to one staff member and the captain, it didn't feel like a small group, and I was disappointed by the lack of attentive service.

Also, we participated without having breakfast, but we didn't receive the light snacks (like snacks) that were mentioned in the tour details; we only got one can of juice to share. Furthermore, at the location where the dolphins were, we didn't see any tropical fish or other marine life. Since it was just deep sea, I thought it would have been better to join another tour that mentioned stopping at a coral reef snorkeling spot on the way back.

While I did get to see the dolphins and had some fun, if I had the chance to go again, I wouldn't sign up for this tour... I would prefer to join a different dolphin tour.

ツアーに参加して始めてイルカを見ることが出来ましたが、何点か複雑に感じました。まず、シュノーケルやフィンの使い方の説明がほとんどと言っていいほどなかった上、本番、深い海で、船からイルカゾーンに降りるまで、一度も練習のようなものもしないということです。また、それだけでなく旦那さんのシュノーケルの筒❓が左右逆に取り付けられており、海に顔をつけると筒から海水が逆流してきて息が出来ずにとても焦りました。船に戻って質問してもあまりしっかりと応じてもらえず、自分たちで原因を考えて対処しました。初めてということは伝えてありましたし、周りの方も経験がない方ばかりだったのに、もう少し丁寧な対応がなければいつか事故が起きても不思議ではないと感じました。お客さん12人に1人のスタッフと船長で、あまり少人数制とも感じませんでしたし、きめ細やかな対応はなく、残念に感じました。
また、朝ごはんも食べずに参加しましたが、ツアー内容に記載されていたような軽食（スナックなど）はもらえず、缶ジュースを二人で一本もらえただけでした。
また、イルカのいる場所では熱帯魚や他の海の生物は見られませんでした。深い海が広がるだけなので、サンゴ礁のシュノーケルスポットに帰りに立ちよってもらえるとあった、別のツアーのほうに参加すれば良かったなと感じました。
イルカは見られましたし、楽しませてもらえましたが、もしもう一度いけるならこのツアーには申し込みません。。。別のイルカツアーで参加したいです。

I've been on a few excursions. . .all have been fun, but this was my favorite. I highly recommend it! The staff was great fun and very knowledgeable. We saw so many dolphins, a sea turtle, and a sting ray. We were able to snorkel along side and enjoy! It was a bonus they had a photographer on board that took underwater pictures so we have our memories in pictures of all we enjoyed that day. You won't be disappointed!!

I was skeptical about whether I could really see wild dolphins, but I was moved to see them for sure! I was asked about wearing a wetsuit, but since none of the other participants raised their hands, our group also participated without suits. However, the seawater was colder than I expected, and it was very chilly with the wind when we got back on the boat. I recommend participating with a wetsuit.

　本当に野生のイルカなんて見れるの？と、半信半疑で参加しましたが、ちゃんと見れて感動しました!!
　ウェットスーツの着用を聞かれましたが、他の参加者が誰ひとり手を挙げなかったので、我グループもスーツ無しで参加しました。が、海水も思った以上に冷たく、船に上がったときの風でとても寒かったです。ウェットスーツを着用して参加することをお勧めします。

My husband, 7 month old son, and I had a great experience with this activity during snorkeling and snuba. We got lucky, and one of the guest/crew members watched our son (who mostly slept) so we had the opportunity to both go together for the snorkeling and snuba. The catamaran we took was a great ship. The crew was very accommodating, nice, funny, and took care of everyone, including a woman who lost her camera in the water, and when my hubby got a little overwhelmed in the beginning during snuba. The food was okay, but definitely helped after a good amount of time time in the water. I would defintely do it again. The great crew actually made a huge difference too!

Due to my schedule, I couldn't participate for long and joined the morning session. I only caught a glimpse of the sea turtles from the boat, but I was impressed by the beauty of the sandbar! When getting off the boat, the water was up to my stomach, and in the shallow areas, it was up to my knees. I'm so glad I bought a waterproof camera!

The weather was a bit gloomy during the cruise, with some light rain, but we were able to see a rainbow, and by the time we arrived, it was sunny! It must be even more sparkling and beautiful on a clear day.

Since I was at the back during snorkeling, the visibility was poor, but I really wanted to go to the sandbar, so I was happy about that. The early finish allowed me to spend the afternoon meaningfully. The warm tea and sandwiches served on the way back were delicious!

I hope I can take my time a bit more next time.

スケジュールの関係であまりゆっくりのには参加できず、午前の部に参加しました。
海亀は船上からちらっと見る程度でしたがサンドバーの綺麗さに感動☆ボートから下りるときはおなかくらい、浅いところでもひざ上まで浸かりました。張り切って防水のカメラを買ってよかった～♪
天気も、クルーズ中はどんよりとしてパラパラ振ったりしましたが虹も見れたし到着するころには晴れたし☆快晴だともっときらきらして綺麗なんでしょうね。
シュノーケルは後ろの方だったので濁ってあまり見れませんでしたが、サンドバーは絶対行きたいとこだったのでよかったです。早めに終わるので午後からも有意義に過ごせました。
帰りに出された温かいお茶とサンドイッチもおいしかったです☆
次はもう少しゆっくりできるといいなぁ。

Thank you for allowing me to participate in the tour. I was satisfied to meet the dolphins and also saw sea turtles. It wasn't as cold as I thought it would be, and it became a great memory. Thank you!

この度はツアーに参加させていただきありがとうございました。イルカにも会えて満足です。ウミガメにも会えました。思ったよりも寒くなかったですし良い思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

I participated with my mother, who cannot swim. Thanks to the support from the captain and Daisuke, who helped my mother overcome her fear, I was able to enjoy myself to the fullest. Although my mother gave up snorkeling after a little while, she was able to see the dolphins underwater, and she was very satisfied watching the dolphins jump and seeing large groups of dolphins from the boat, while feeling the beautiful sea and breeze.

I saw dolphins playing with jellyfish, and when I thought one had stopped right below me, it created a bubble ring! There were dolphins coming towards us and suddenly appearing from behind... it was a dolphin paradise!

It was a very satisfying half-day, from cruising to swimming. Next time, I want to improve my free diving skills so I can play together with my mother and participate again!

泳げない母と参加しました。恐怖心がある母をキャプテンとダイスケさんがサポートしてくれたおかげで私は思う存分たのしめました。スノーケルは少しで断念した母ですが、水中のイルカもちゃんとみれて、イルカのエガチャンジャンプや多くのイルカの群れを船上でみたり、きれいな海と風を感じでとても満足しておりました。
私は、クラゲと遊ぶイルカをみたり、真下で止まった？？？とおもったらバブルリングをつくってくれたイルカがいたり。。。向かってくるイルカや背面からいきなり現れるイルカもいたり。。。そこはイルカ天国でした！
クルージングからスイミングまで大満足の半日でした。
今度は素潜りがうまくできるようになっていっしょに遊べるようになってまた参加したいとおもいます！

I participated with the expectation of meeting dolphins and possibly swimming with them. However, it seems to be a rare case, but I didn't see any dolphins at all, and there weren't many turtles or fish either, which was disappointing. The staff were all very friendly, and the atmosphere was good, but I was really let down that I couldn't see the dolphins, which I was looking forward to the most. It's understandable since it's nature, but...

イルカに会える、しかも一緒に泳げるかもしれない、と、期待して参加しました。ところが、まれなケースみたいですが、全くイルカには会えず、亀や、魚も目立つようには居なかったり、残念でした。
スタッフは、楽しい方ばかりで、雰囲気は良かったんですが、一番楽しみにしていた、イルカを見ることも出来なかったのは、本当にがっかりでした。自然相手ですから、当たり前なんですが・・・

I had to cancel dolphin watching twice in Kyushu due to typhoons, even though the probability of seeing them was over 90%. This time, I learned that in Hawaii, not only can you see them, but you can also swim with them, so I confidently signed up!

On the day of the event, we had an early morning meeting at 6 AM, but my excitement kept me awake and ready to go☆

As soon as we arrived, I put on a wetsuit ($10), hopped on the boat, and off we went! I was a bit anxious about the early start, but as soon as we reached the bay, we spotted dolphins right away! Over the course of a few hours, we encountered several dolphins, including baby dolphins♪ Other teams were there too, but the dolphins kept coming back to our group, making it hard for us to get back on the boat (laughs).

We changed locations and were able to see two sea turtles swimming. My husband said he found the sight of the turtles gliding through the water to be mystical.

Thank you for the wonderful time☆

逢える確率９０％以上の九州でイルカウォチングを２回も台風で断念。今回は常夏ハワイで見るだけでなく一緒に泳げることが出きると知り、大丈夫だと申込しました！

当日は朝も早く６時集合でしたが、ワクワクする気持ちが大きくてしっかり起きれました☆

到着するやいなやウエットスーツ（＄１０）を着て、ボートへ乗り込み、いざ出発！なんて早いスタートなんだと焦りましたが、湾にでるとすぐイルカ発見！！数時間の間に何頭もイルカや子供イルカにも逢うことが出来ました♪他のチームも来られていましたが、イルカは私たちのチームへ何回も寄ってきてくれボートに上がるに上がれない状態でした（笑）

場所を変えてウミガメは２匹も泳いている姿を見ることができました。旦那はウミガメの悠々を泳ぐ姿が神秘的に感じたと言っていました。

楽しい時間をありがとうございました☆

We went on a morning tour as a couple. We took three large buses to the port. I think almost everyone was Japanese.

Upon arriving at the port, we split into three groups and took a boat to our destination. I believe we were on the boat for about 20 to 30 minutes. Along the way, we had a brief sea turtle watching experience, but we could only catch a glimpse.

Once we arrived at the sandbar, we started with photo sessions. In deeper areas, the water was about waist-deep, while in shallower areas, it was around knee-deep. We asked a Japanese female guide named Yukiko to take various photos for us. It seemed like other participants were taking photos among themselves. However, if you ask the guide, she will give you pose instructions and take several shots, so I think it's better to ask her! Just be aware that there might be a wait, so it's best to stay close to the guide once you get into the water! (laughs)

After that, we went snorkeling. Life jackets were available for those who wanted them, but I didn't wear one. We went surprisingly deep, and it felt like it was about 5 to 10 meters deep. We followed the guide while making a rough line, stopping occasionally. We swam in areas where our feet couldn't touch the bottom. They also provided long floatation devices, but if you can't swim well, it's better to wear a life jacket! My husband regretted not wearing one since he isn't a strong swimmer. The floatation device is meant for two people, but in reality, it sinks when two people use it (laughs).

Swimming near the guide at the front allows for a surprisingly long snorkeling experience, which can be tiring, but we got to see coral up close and even spotted some fish, making it a very valuable experience. If you're at the back of the line, it might be murky due to the people ahead swimming, so I recommend being towards the front. My husband and I led the way and thoroughly enjoyed it♪

Afterward, warm tea and sandwiches were distributed, which was very helpful since we were a bit hungry♪

午前のツアーに夫婦で行ってきました。
大型バス3台で港へ。
ほぼ全員日本人だったように思います。

港に着いて3つグループに別れて船で目的の場所まで行きました。
時間は20～30分くらい乗っていたように思います。
途中に海ガメウォッチングだったのですが、ほんとーにチラッと見える程度でした。

サンドバーに着いて、まずは写真撮影。
深いところでは腰くらい、浅いところは膝くらいでした。
ガイドさんで日本人女性のユキコさんにお願いして、色々撮って頂きました。
他の方は、参加者同士で撮り合っていたようです。
ですが、ガイドさんに頼むとポーズの指示をしてくれ、
数枚撮ってくれ、とても上手なので頼んだ方がいいと思います！
ただ順番待ちが発生するので、なるべく海入ったらガイドさんの近くにいた方がいいですよ！！（笑）

そのあとはシュノーケリング。
救命胴衣は希望の方だけ着る流れで、私は着なかったです。
案外深いところまで行くのですが、たぶん5m～10mくらいあったように感じます。
途中止まったりしながら、ざっくりとした列を作りながらガイドさんについていく感じです。
終始足が着かないところを泳ぎます。
水に浮く細長いやつも貸してくれるのですが、泳げない方は救命胴衣を着た方がいいです！
夫がそんなに泳げないのに着なくて後悔してました。
細長いやつは2人で1つ、実際は2人で使うと沈みます（笑）

ガイドさん近く、先頭で泳ぐと案外長くシュノーケリングするので疲れますが、
サンゴを近くで見れ、魚も少し見れて、とても貴重な体験が出来ました。
列の後方にいると先に行った人が泳いだせいか濁って見にくいので、先頭を行くくらいがお勧めです。
私たち夫婦は先頭切って泳いで、堪能しました♪

終わった後は温かいお茶とサンドイッチが配られ、小腹が空いていたのでとても助かりました♪

I participated with four friends. The presence of lockers was a great help. The beach had strong winds, and the rental mat was almost blown away, so it was very convenient to be able to store valuables and anything else not absolutely necessary in the lockers.

For lunch, after some deliberation, I chose the chicken BBQ plate. It was teriyaki chicken style, came with macaroni salad, and the portion was just right and very delicious.

The beach is truly amazing!! While enjoying bodyboarding in the sea, a sea turtle appeared right in front of me!! It was just for a moment, but I was really happy to encounter a sea turtle and had a wonderful time. I want to come back again.

友達4人で参加させてもらいました。
ロッカーがありかなり助かりました。ビーチは風が強くレンタルしたゴザも飛んでいく勢いでした、なので貴重品を含め最低限必要な物以外はロッカーへ入れておけるので大変便利でした。

昼食は迷ったあげくチキンBBQプレートにしました。
てりやきチキン風で、マカロニサラダ付きで量も丁度良くとても
美味しかったです。

ビーチは本当に最高です！！そして、海でボディーボードを
楽しんでると目の前に海ガメが！！一瞬ですが海ガメとも遭遇出来て本当に幸せな時間を過ごせました。また来たいです。

I think it's great that you can visit the west coast of Hawaii, which you wouldn't go to otherwise, on this tour. The staff is full of energy and keeps you entertained. You can eat malasadas, swim with dolphins, see sea turtles, enjoy a simple cheeseburger, go paddle boarding, and even dance a little hula—it's a packed tour.

Swimming while snorkeling and having wild dolphins swim right in front of you is moving and very healing, but it was unfortunate that when I participated, the wind was strong and the sea was a bit murky, and it took time to find the dolphins, so I couldn't go paddle boarding. It's a busy tour because of all the activities, but I recommend it for those who want a fulfilling experience.

このツアーでなかったら行かないハワイの西海岸にいけるのが良いと思います。スタッフも元気いっぱいでたのしませてくれるし、マラサダを食べて、イルカと泳いで、ウミガメも見られて、シンプルですがチーズバーガーも食べられてパドルボートもできてフラダンスもちょっとだけ踊れる盛りだくさんのツアーです。
シュノーケルで泳いでいると野生のイルカが目の前を通り過ぎて行くのは感動でとても癒されますが、参加した時は風が強くて海が少し濁っていたのが残念だったのと、いるかを見つけるのに時間がかかったので、パドルボートが出来なかったのが残念でした。盛りだくさんな分忙しめのツアーですが充実したい方にはオススメです。

I was able to see sea turtles. They were very large, and I was deeply moved when I saw them.
At Molokini, I went snuba diving. It was easier and more casual than scuba diving, and I thoroughly enjoyed the clear waters. The cheeseburger for lunch was also delicious. Additionally, the Japanese staff were very attentive, and I had a great time.

　ウミガメを見ることが出来ました。とても大きく、見れた時は大変感動しました。
モロキニでは、スヌーバをしました。スキューバより簡単で気軽にでき、透明度の高い海を思い切り堪能できました。昼食のチーズバーガーもおいしかったです。また、日本人スタッフの方もとても気を配っていただいて、とても楽しかったです。

This was my third time participating. Unfortunately, I couldn't meet the dolphins for the first time... But I had a great time with the crew and other guests. I participate about once every six months, but I was most disappointed that my favorite crew member, a boy, had left.

今回３回目の参加でした☆
残念ながら初めてイルカと会えず。。。
でもクルーの方たちやほかのお客さんと楽しい時間を過ごせました♪
半年に１回のペースで参加していますがお気に入りのクルーの男の子がやめてしまっていたのが一番残念だったなぁ。。。

I participated in a tour on October 22.

That day, the wind was a bit strong, so the small boat jumped quite a bit, which was thrilling and fun, but it took a lot of energy just to hold on. I think it would have been better if we had been taught how to hold onto the boat properly in advance.

Now, regarding the dolphins, I was a bit anxious because we couldn't encounter a pod for a while, but once we did, it was an extraordinary gathering. It seemed to be a baby boom, as we got to swim with many dolphins with their young. Seeing the pod of dolphins in the clear blue sea was mystical and moving. I got a bit seasick halfway through and couldn't get in the water during the latter part, but I was very satisfied to see the dolphins jumping and swimming gracefully on the surface from the boat.

The swim guide, Daisuke, is a self-proclaimed dolphin lover. His sparkling eyes resembled those of the dolphins we encountered in the sea. His thoughtful attention and polite demeanor towards everyone, along with his full-on "I love dolphins and Hawaii" aura, allowed all participants to relax and enjoy a happy time. Thank you so much to the cheerful captain and guide Daisuke!

Depending on the condition of the sea, some people may not be able to fully enjoy it, so I rated it a "4 stars," but I definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Big Island.

10/22にツアーに参加しました。

その日は少し風が強かったのでやや小型の船は何度も大きくジャンプし、スリルがあって楽しかったのですが、船に捕まっているだけで体力を使いました。上手なボートへのつかまり方を事前に教えて下さればもっと良かったと思います。

さて、肝心のイルカですが、群れになかなか遭遇できず不安がよぎりましたが、蓋を開けてみればまれに見る大群とのランデブー。ベビーブームらしく沢山の子連れのイルカ達と一緒に泳ぐことができました。青く澄んだ海の中でみるイルカの群れは神秘的で感動しました。途中で波酔いになってしまい後半は海に入ることができませんでしたが、船の上からでもイルカがジャンプしている姿や水面を飛ぶように泳いでいる姿を見られて大変満足しました。　

スイムガイドのダイスケさんは自称イルカ好き。
目がキラキラと輝いているところが、海の中で出会ったイルカ達に似ていました。細やかな気配りと、誰にでも丁寧に接する態度、そして「イルカとハワイが大好き」オーラ全開で参加者みんなリラックスできて幸せな時間を過ごしました。
陽気なキャプテンとガイドのダイスケさん、本当にお世話になりました！

海の状態次第では、存分に楽しめない人もいるかも知れないので、総合評価は「☆4つ」にしましたが、ハワイ島を訪れる方には、是非お勧めしたいツアーです。

At knee-deep water level, even children could walk easily. However, I thought the beach was a continuous stretch of pure white sand, so I walked barefoot, but there were rocks and stones in some places, making it painful and difficult to walk. Most participants walked barefoot, but I think it's better to wear marine shoes or something similar.

It got cold, and my daughter started to fuss. When we took photos one group at a time, it was tough because she would fuss if we didn't take the picture. But it was beautiful and wonderful.

Sea turtles were swimming gracefully as well. I definitely want to go again!

膝下の海面水位で、子供も難なく歩けました。ただ、真っ白な砂浜が続いていると思い、裸足で歩きましたが、所々に岩や石氏があるので、痛くて歩くのが大変なところもありました。
参加者のほとんどが裸足で歩いていましたが、マリンシューズなど履いたほうが良いと思います。
寒いと途中から、娘が愚図り始め、１組づつ写真を撮った際、撮らないと愚図って大変でした。でも、綺麗で素でした。
海亀さんも優雅に泳いでいました。また、ぜひ行きたいです！

I decided on this tour after reading various experiences. We gathered early in the morning and traveled to the site by bus. The boat was beautiful, and there were drinks and light snacks like cupcakes and yogurt available for us to enjoy at any time. For lunch, there was a light buffet with hamburgers, rice, meat, and potatoes, but I couldn't eat much due to fatigue, seasickness, and drowsiness. I had lunch again separately after returning.

Most of the participants were foreigners, with only a few Japanese. The tour guide was American, but there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, providing explanations in Japanese after the English ones.

The weather was nice that day, but we had a hard time spotting dolphins and turtles. We stopped for about an hour to enjoy snorkeling. The water was crystal clear and beautiful. It was fun to throw food and have many fish come right up to me. I was considering diving the next day, but snorkeling was enjoyable enough.

After that, we returned to the boat and finally encountered dolphins. About ten dolphins swam near the boat, seemingly playing with us, and they were really cute.

It was early November, and the sea wasn't too cold, but it did get chilly after being in the water for a long time. You can rent a wetsuit for about ten dollars at the port's reception, not through the tour company. They sell snacks, drinks, and port T-shirts and goods, resembling a souvenir corner, but I didn't see anyone buying anything in particular.

As for wallets, you can leave your belongings or towels on the tables or chairs inside the boat, so it's better not to carry cards or large amounts of cash just in case. It was mentioned that you should bring your passport if you plan to drink alcohol, but I wasn't asked to show it. So, it would be good to have about twenty dollars in a pouch just in case, but I ended up not using any cash at all.

Also, after swimming, it gets cold, so a bath towel and a hoodie or T-shirt to wear on top are essential.

Even if you don't usually get seasick, it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication. The boat isn't that small or shaky, but since we left early in the morning and I hadn't eaten much for breakfast, I did feel a bit nauseous.

After about an hour of snorkeling and sunbathing for a long time, the early morning conditions were surprisingly tiring, and most people were fast asleep on the bus ride back in the afternoon.

体験談を色々読んでこちらに決めました。朝早く集合してバスで現地まで移動。船は綺麗で、室内にはいつでも自由に飲食できる飲み物、カップケーキやヨーグルトなど軽食がありました。昼食も軽いビュッフェ形式のハンバーガー、ご飯、お肉、ポテト、など出ましたが、疲れや酔いと眠気が手伝ってあまり食べれず。帰って別でまた昼食をとりました。

ほとんどの参加者が外国人で、日本人は少しだけ。ツアー催行者の方もアメリカ人ですが、一人日本語がペラペラな方がいて、日本人にも英語の説明の後に日本語で説明してくれます。

この日は天気は良かったのですがなかなかイルカもカメも見つからず、とりあえず停舶して1時間ほどスノーケリングを楽しみました。海の中は透き通ってすごく綺麗。エサを放り投げてたくさんの魚が目の前まで来て楽しかったです。ダイビングを次の日に考えてましたが、スノーケリングで十分楽しめます。

その後、船に戻ってようやくイルカに出会えました。本当にわざとやってるのかと思うほど１０頭ほどのイルカが船の近くで一緒に「遊ぼう！遊ぼう！」と泳いで、とてもかわいかったです。

１１月始めですが、さほど海は冷たくなかったですが、長いこと入っていると寒くなってきます。ウェットスーツは１０ドルかな？でツアー会社ではなく港の受付で借りれます。ここではお菓子、飲み物や港のTシャツやらグッズ等が売っていて、お土産コーナーのようですが、特に何か買ってる人はいなかったです、、。

お財布などは船内のテーブルや椅子の上に荷物やタオルを置いておくかんじなので、カードや大金は念のため持ち歩かないようにしたほうがいいです。お酒を飲む場合のパスポート持参と書かれていましたが特に提示を聞かれませんでした。なので、ポーチに万が一のために２０ドルくらい入れていけばいい感じですが、結局一銭も現金は使っていません。

あとは、泳いだ後が寒いのでバスタオルと上に着るパーカーもしくはTシャツは必須です。

あまり乗り物に酔わない人でも酔い止めは持参したほうがいいです。そこまで小型で揺れる船ではないですが、朝早いので朝食をあまりとってなかったりすると酔います。

1時間ほどのスノーケリング、日差しの下で長い間日焼け、朝早いというコンディションは意外に疲れ、昼の帰りのバスはほとんどの人が爆睡してました。午後からアク

If I had to express a complaint, it would be that several people mentioned the rental goggles did not fit well and water was getting in.

Also, please check for wear and tear over time.

Additionally, we couldn't get as close to the dolphins as I expected.

不満をいえば、レンタルのゴーグルのフィット性が悪く、水が入ってくるって言っている方が数人いたようでした。

経年劣化もあるので、チェックおねがいします。

あと、思ったよりもイルカの近くには寄れません。

I am very satisfied.
I participated with a friend.
On the day, there were five of us: a couple and an elderly woman!
Since it was a small group on a compact boat, getting on and off was smooth.
During the three snorkeling sessions, we encountered large groups of dolphins each time!
The first time, there were about 150 dolphins in the group!
The second time, we even encountered a manta ray!
The water clarity at the third snorkeling spot was amazing!!!
It felt like a dream to see dolphins so clearly and so close. They were within reach (though touching is not allowed). The guide mentioned that such experiences are rare, so we were lucky to participate at the best time. I don't think this always happens... However, it seems that no one has ever missed seeing dolphins.
Our guide, Daisuke, was a very reliable and nice guy, and the captain was also quite a nice guy.
I really had a great time. Thank you very much.

For those who are not confident swimmers, there are helpers available, and wearing a wetsuit increases buoyancy.
It was truly a tour that made me want to participate again.
If you're hesitating, I highly recommend it!

However, I went without a pickup and drove to the meeting place, but I mistakenly went to the wrong restroom and ended up being late.
Since there was no detailed map or communication regarding the location from the booking through Alan1, I recommend checking the tour company's website to confirm the location properly. It can be a bit confusing.
Also, it mentioned snacks would be provided, but there was nothing in particular; just drinks after the tour.

大満足です。
友達と2人で参加しました。
当日はご夫婦と一人のおばあさん！！の5人でした。
少人数制で乗り降りしやすい小型ボートなのでスムーズに
乗り降り出来ます。
3回のシューノーケル時、3回共イルカの大群！！
1回目は150頭はいるほどの大群！
2回目はなんとマンタにも遭遇！！
3回目の地点の海の透明度ったらすごいです！！！
あんなにイルカがはっきりと、こんなにも近くで会えるなんて夢のようなひと時でした。手を伸ばせば触れてしまう程の距離でした（お触りNGですけどね）。こんなことはなかなかないっておっしゃっていたので、最高の時に参加出来ました。いつもこうとは限らないとは思いますが・・・。しかしイルカに会えなかったなんて事は今までにないそうです。
ガイドのダイスケ君はとても頼りがいのあるナイスガイですし、キャプテンの心意気もかなりなナイスガイです。
本当に楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

泳ぎが苦手な方でもヘルパー的なものもありますし、ウェットスーツを着用するので浮力も増しますよ。
本当にまた参加したいと思えるツアーでした。
迷っているなら是非っ！！お勧めです。

ただ、当方送迎なしでレンタカーで集合場所まで行ったのですが、集合場所のトイレを間違えて時間に遅れてしまいました。
こちら（Alan1)からの申し込みですと、詳しい場所の地図等
連絡やメールがないので、ツアー会社のHPを見てしっかりと
場所を確認することをお勧めします。ちょっとわかりずらいです。
あとスナック付となっていますが、特になにもなかったです。終わった後のドリンクだけでした。

Just seeing dolphins from the boat was exciting, but being able to get in the water and swim with them was amazing! It's a must-see. The boat is small, so it's not scary to enter the water from a high position, and wearing a wetsuit keeps you warm and helps you float well. If you're not confident in your swimming, they also provide floatation devices that you can hold onto. We were really happy and had so much fun when we made eye contact with the dolphins and found ourselves surrounded by them! I wonder if they were thinking, "Who are these guys?" Luckily, we also got to see a manta ray that day. The guides were kind and really helpful, and I definitely want to come back to the Big Island. Oahu is urban and too crowded for me, so I really love the Big Island. See you again!

イルカをボーﾄから見るだけでも嬉しいのに海の中に入って一緒に泳げちゃいます！必見です。ﾎﾞｰﾄが小ぶりなので高い位置から海に入るのではないので恐くありません、またウェットスーツを着ているので寒くも無いですし、良く浮きます。泳ぎに自信が無ければつかまるタイプの浮き輪も貸してくれます。イルカと目があっちゃた！囲まれちゃった！なんて皆で本当に嬉しくて楽しみました。本当はイルカに（こいつらなんだ～？）と思われているのかな？運が良くて私たちはこの日マンタにも会えました。ガイドしてくれた人たちも親切で本当に助かりました、是非またハワイ島に来ます。
オアフは都会だし人が多すぎて私はハワイ島は大好きです。またねー！

We have snorkeled many times, but the snuba was a first. We absolutely
Loved it. Our instructor, James, was helpful and patient. The whole crew was friendly and made us feel welcome. We highly recommend this trip.

This was our second visit with this company and we were even more pleased this time than we were before!

This is a well run company staffed by people who know how to please! Captain Jenna and First Mate Katie were both superb! There was little wasted time looking for dolphins and turtles as Jenna knew right where to go to find them. She also ensured we had the maximum time in each area. We came away very satisfied.

Yes, we would even entertain another visit and hopefully bring friends.

Also, Jim Ward was a very personable photographer who was very prompt in send out his photos for download.