All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I love snorkeling. The scenery is beautiful, so I recommend going at least once.

シュノーケル大好きです。景色が綺麗なので、1度は行ってみることお勧めです。

I chose to participate on the day with the lowest tide during my stay. The timing was close to low tide for this tour, so I joined. On this day, there were two buses filled with only Japanese participants. However, the staff handled everything efficiently, so the movement was smooth.

After everyone saw the honu (sea turtles), we headed to the sandbar. The wind was strong, and the water was cold!! Everyone was shivering. But I was so happy to see the sandbar, which I had been looking forward to the most since before the trip.

It was my first experience with snorkeling, but the staff's explanations were easy to understand, so I could see well underwater! However, I realized that you can't snorkel if you can't swim... Still, I was satisfied to have experienced it a little.

After getting back on the boat, I enjoyed the sandwiches and tea that were prepared. Since I was cold, the food was a welcome treat!

On the day I participated, most of the attendees were couples, but there were also families and groups of friends who seemed to be having a great time.

　滞在中でいちばん干潮になる日を選んで参加しました。時間帯が、こちらのツアーが干潮時に近かったので参加しました。　この日は日本人だけでバス2台でした。でもスタッフの方が手際よく対応されていたので移動などはスムーズでした。
　みんなでホヌ（ウミガメ）を見たあとはサンドバーへ。風が強く、海の中は寒かった！！みんな震えてました。でも旅行前から一番楽しみにしていたサンドバーが見れてうれしかったです。
　私はシュノーケル初体験でしたが、スタッフの方の説明がわかりやすかったので、ちゃんと海の中が見えました！でも泳げないとシュノーケルってできないんですね…。それでも少し体験できて満足です。
船にあがった後は、準備されているサンドイッチと紅茶をいただきました。身体が冷えていたので、食べ物うれしい！
　私が参加した日は参加者はほぼカップルでしたが、家族連れの方や友達同士で参加の方も楽しそうでした★

This tour truly felt like a power spot, and I received so much energy from it. The staff were all very kind, and I definitely want to recommend it. Next time, I would like to join the BBQ tour!

このツアーはまさにパワースポットって感じなくらいパワーもらえました。
スタッフは皆さんとても親切ですし、絶対おススメしたい。
この次は、BBQのツアーに参加してみたいです☆

We left the hotel at 5:40 AM on the day of our return flight, which was tough, but I was thrilled to see many dolphins and sea turtles up close in the beautiful ocean, which lifted my spirits. I took motion sickness pills, so I didn't feel nauseous at all. However, there was someone who felt sick and ended up vomiting. On the bus, they were selling bracelets that stimulate pressure points to prevent motion sickness for about $20 each. They kindly emailed us two group photos as a complimentary service, and other photos were available for purchase on DVD for an additional fee.

The seawater was cold, and when it was cloudy, the wind was chilly, so it's better to rent a wetsuit. They also lend out blankets, but there are only a few, so it's a good idea to bring a larger towel for warmth.

All the staff were bright, cheerful, and kind. Besides the male hula dance and singing, I was able to do hula dancing myself, which was satisfying. For lunch, we had a cheeseburger, a slice of pineapple, and taro chips, along with some tea. The taro chips were unique and interesting. It would be nice if they offered a vegetarian burger like other companies do.

There is a restroom on the boat, but it would be even better if there were a shower as well. We arrived at the hotel just before 1 PM, and since check-out was at 12 PM, I had to change and wipe down in the hotel restroom without being able to shower before returning to Japan. Due to scheduling, I could only book this tour on the last day, so it couldn't be helped. However, I was very satisfied to encounter a large pod of dolphins and swim close to them. I've participated in dolphin watching cruises in the Maldives, but now just seeing them from the boat isn't enough for me (laughs). I want to go to Hawaii again and swim with the dolphins! 😊

早朝5時40分ホテル出発で、帰国日に予約したのでハードでしたが、綺麗な海で沢山のイルカとウミガメを近くで見られて感激し、元気になりました。
酔い止めを飲んでたので、全然酔いませんでした。
気持ち悪くなり吐いてしまった人がいました。
バスの中で、たしか1本20ドルで酔わなくなるツボを刺激するブレスレットを販売してました。集合写真を2枚サービスでメールで送信してくれて、その他の写真はDVDで別料金で販売してました。
海水は冷たく、曇ってると風が冷たいので、ウェットスーツは借りた方が良いです。毛布も貸してくれますが数が少ないので、防寒用に大きめのタオル等も持っていくと良いですね。

スタッフさんは全員明るく陽気で親切でした。
男性フラのダンスと歌の他に自分でフラダンスも出来たし、満足です。
ランチは、チーズバーガーとパイナップル1切れとタロイモチップスで、お茶もくれました。タロイモチップスは珍しいので面白かったです。他社のように、ベジタリアン用のハンバーガーもあると良いな。
トイレは船についてるけど、シャワーも付いてれば尚良いですね。ホテルに着いたのが13時ちょっと前で、ホテルのチェックアウトが12時だったので、シャワーを浴びれないままホテルのトイレで着替えて体を拭いて、日本に帰国しました。。
日程の都合で、最終日のこのツアーしか申し込めなかったので、仕方ないんですけどね。
だけど、すぐにイルカの沢山の群れと遭遇して、近くで泳ぐことが出来て、大満足でした。
モルディブでイルカウォッチングクルーズは参加したことありますが、もう船の上から見るだけじゃ満足できなくなりました(笑)
またハワイに行って、イルカと泳ぎたいです＾＾

I have visited Hawaii before, but I had never participated in an activity swimming with wild dolphins.

This time, I chose this highly-rated option because I was traveling with a friend who was visiting Hawaii for the first time.

On this day, we were able to see many dolphins for a long time, and a sea turtle swam right by us. My friends and I were all extremely excited!!

Having light snacks included was also nice. We were able to create memories that were worth more than the price.

I definitely recommend it.

今までにもハワイを訪れたことはありますが、野生のイルカと泳ぐアクティビティーには参加した事がありませんでした。

今回初ハワイの友人を連れての旅行なので、評判の良いこちらを選びました。

この日はたくさんのイルカ達に、しかも長い時間逢うことが出来、海亀もすぐ近くを泳いでいってくれました。
私も友人たちも皆大興奮！！

軽食つきなのもいいですね。
お値段以上の想い出を貰うことが出来ました。

間違いなくオススメです。

The pickup was the very first thing. We visited several hotels and got on the highway, taking just under an hour for a restroom break (I’m not sure of the exact location, but it was very close to Heia Boat Harbor).

We joined up with another bus and boarded the boat.

The weather was fantastic and calm, which was great, but unfortunately, we didn’t encounter any natural turtles. We all looked for them, but we didn’t find any. However, we did see a turtle at the sandbar. It was very friendly and would come close when we approached, but the guide warned us that if we put our hands down, it might bite, so we ran away with the kids (laughs).

The sandbar was unfortunately only about knee-deep, but it was very beautiful. It was a bit cold, probably because it was mid-May. Everyone was saying it was cold and seemed to be splashing around in the sea like they were in a bath. Plus, we had to walk from where the boat could go to the shallow area, and there were surprisingly many rocks and stones, so I had to carry my child because their feet hurt.

I also participated in snorkeling, but it was in a pretty deep area where I couldn’t reach the bottom, so I went alone, leaving my family behind. There were a lot of fish, but it was too deep to see the corals up close. It was just a back-and-forth splash, and honestly, it was boring. It would have been fun if there was a circular course to explore...

The barbecue was really delicious. Also, the donuts we had before going into the sea were hot and amazing.

On the way back, the bus had towels laid out and the air conditioning was turned off. It was very kind of them to allow us to stay wet. Everyone was exhausted, so we arrived quickly.

All the staff were cheerful and it was fun. It was reassuring to be surrounded by Japanese people.

I definitely want to participate again next time. Hopefully, during a warmer season...

ピックアップは一番最初でした。数ヶ所ホテルをまわり高速に乗って１時間弱でトイレ休憩（場所はわかりませんが、へエイア・ボート・ハーバーのすぐ近くでした）
他のバスと合流して、ボートに乗りました。

とても天気がよく穏やかな日で最高でしたが、残念ながら天然のカメさんには出会えませんでした。みんなで探したのですが出会えませんでした。サンドバーにいたカメさんには出会えました。すごく人になついていて近くに行くと寄ってきますが、手を下にするとかまれるよってガイドさんに言われたので子供と逃げました（笑）

サンドバーは残念ながら膝下くらいでしたが、とてもキレイでした。ただ５月中旬だったからか寒かったです。みんな寒い寒いってお風呂に入っているみたいに海につかっていました。しかも船がいける所から浅瀬まで歩くのですが、意外と岩や石が多く、子供は足が痛いって抱っこして行きました。

シュノーケリングにも参加しましたが、足が届かないかなり深い場所だったので家族をおいて１人で参加。お魚はたくさんいたのですがあまりにも深い場所でサンゴが近くでは見れませんでした。しかもただバシャバシャ行って帰ってくるだけの往復。正直、つまらなかったです。ぐるっと回るような周回コースがあれば楽しいのに・・・。

バーベキューはとってもおいしかったです。あと海に入る前にいただいたドーナツもアツアツで最高でした。

帰りのバスにはちゃんとタオルも敷いてあって冷房も切ってありました。濡れたままでOKでとても親切。みんなぐったりしてたのですぐにつきました。

スタッフの人達はみな明るくて楽しかったです。
日本人ばかりで安心です。

次回も是非参加したいです。今度は暖かい時に・・・。

Had a great time!

From March 17 to March 21, I went to Hawaii with my family. We booked a tour to swim with dolphins as the main event!

Even though the weather wasn't very good on the day, we were able to swim with the dolphins (they weren't exactly within arm's reach, though...) and we got to see rays up close. Most importantly, the photographer was very dedicated and tried his best to take us close to the dolphins, which we really appreciated.

On top of that, even though I mistakenly mixed up the dates due to the time difference between Japan and the local time and showed up a day late, they kindly allowed me to participate. It was truly a great tour!

　　　
　3/17~3/21まで家族でHAWAIIに行きました。
　メインイベントとしてイルカと泳ぐツア−を予約！

　当日お天気はあまり良くなかったのに、しっかりイルカと
　泳げたし（手の届くほど近くといいうワケではなかったけ　　れど…）エイも近くで見れたし、何よりカメラマンさんが
　一生縣命イルカの側に連れて行ってくれようとしてくれて
　有難かったです。

　おまけに、日本時間と現地時間を間違えて参加日を一日間違　えてたにも関わらず、快く参加させてもらえ
　ほんと　良いツア−でした！

　　

　

Tought it was a bit pricey and would love to be out there longer but it was a great time and the instructors were wonderful.

The Japanese staff provides explanations, so it's reassuring. Near the coast of Molokini Island, the former volcanic crater is deep, yet the water is highly transparent. There are many fish and corals, and with a float, even beginners won't sink, allowing you to just dip your face in and see underwater clearly. At the turtle point, I could see sea turtles right below me, and from the boat, I was able to spot turtles popping their heads out of the water.

日本人スタッフがいて説明をしてくれるので安心。
モロキニ島の海岸近くは、元火山の火口で深い、それなのに透明度の高いこと。魚も沢山、サンゴも沢山、浮きを付ければ初心者でも沈まないので顔を漬けるだけで水中が手の取るように。
ウミガメポイントではウミガメが真下に、船からは顔を出したウミガメを見ることが出来た。

I made a confirmation call the day before the tour, but it was completely incomprehensible for us, as we couldn't speak any English, which left both sides in a bit of a bind... However, somehow it worked out, and when we arrived at the meeting place, we were warmly welcomed and were able to depart safely!

We had a 4-year-old with us, and since our child loves swimming in the sea and pool, they seemed to enjoy jumping directly into the ocean from the boat without any hesitation. However, since you can't stand on the coral, it might be tough for those who can't swim to accompany.

We were provided with kickboards and long floats, but as parents, it was quite stressful to swim with a child who can't swim. So, while I think children can participate and have fun, I would recommend joining after they learn to swim independently.

The sandwiches, fruits, and snacks for lunch were delicious. We were very satisfied with the meals.

On the day we went, we were also able to see baby dolphins jumping and playing!

There were many large fish! I had imagined small fish like those in Guam, but it was completely different! My daughter was delighted, saying, "It feels like we're swimming in an aquarium!" The staff even went out of their way to bring sea urchins and sea cucumbers for us to touch and enjoy since we returned to the boat early!

Although I couldn't understand most of the conversation since it was all in English, I think it was a tour that we could thoroughly enjoy because everyone, including the staff and participants, were very nice.

ツアー前日に確認の電話をしましたが、全く英語が話せない私達にはチンプンカンプンで、双方困ってしまいました…
が、まぁなんとかなるもので、集合場所に行くと温かく迎えて頂け、無事に出発出来ました！
私達は4歳の子連れでしたが、海やプールなどで泳ぐ事が大好きな子どもなので、ボートから直接海に入る事に抵抗もない様子で楽しめたみたいです。でも、珊瑚の上には立てないので、泳げない方が付き添いだときついと思います。

ビート板や細長い浮きは貸していただけましたが、親としては泳げない子どもを連れて泳ぐのは凄く気を使いました。
なので、子どもも参加は出来るし、楽しめるとは思いますが、一人で泳げるようになってからの参加をお勧めします。

昼食のサンドイッチやフルーツ、お菓子もおいしかったです。
食事にはとても満足しています。

私達が行った日は赤ちゃんイルカがジャンプして遊んでいる姿も見ることが出来ました！

魚は大きなのが沢山いました！
グアムなどの海にいる小さな魚を思い浮かべていましたが、全然違いました！
娘は『水族館の中で泳いでいるみたい！』と喜んでいました。
スタッフさんが、早めにボートに戻った私達の為にウニやナマコを取ってきて下さり、触って楽しんだりも出来ました！


英語ばかりでほとんどの話は分かりませんが、スタッフさんや参加者の皆さんは良い方ばかりなので十分楽しめるツアーだと思います。

Also $8 optional shopping trip to town ws not mentioned

Food could have been better, very greasy

Next time I would do pizza not the bbq/chinese option

Had fun on the beach even though snorkleing is not very good, too far to walk and water not the clearest up close

Thanks to the very friendly staff, I was able to enjoy myself despite the unfortunate weather.

However, it was a bit disappointing as it was somewhat different from the image of a sandy beach. It is quite affected by the weather and the tides, so I might need to try a few times.

If I have the chance again, I would like to go back.

とても楽しいスタッフさんのおかげで、あいにくの天気でしたが、なんとか楽しむことができました。

ただ、サンドビーチのイメージとはちょっと違っていたのが残念でした。
天候と海の満ち引きの時間にかなり影響されるので、何度かチャレンジしないとかもしれません。

また機会があれば、行きたいです。

It was a nice trip to molokini, the water there was so clear compare to other snorkeling spots. Although the wave there was turning larger at the end and we did not see too much fish. The staff was very helpful and experienced in helping people in the water.
Another destination was turtle town and we did enjoyed our fantastic turtle-experiences.
I would definetely recommend people to go there, but possibly earlier time (We took off around 8am).

It was a somewhat cloudy day, but the clear sea was really nice. The staff members were friendly and approachable.

当日は少し曇りがちな日、でも、透明度の高い海はとっても良かったです。スタッフの方々もフレンドリーで親しみやすかったです。

After the New Year, I went on my honeymoon. I wanted to enjoy the ocean in Hawaii, so I joined this tour.
The breathtakingly clear sea, coral reefs, tropical fish... and sea turtles.
I was able to encounter various creatures living in the ocean.
The guide was efficient and provided detailed and enjoyable explanations.
It became a very memorable tour.
Since you can take photos, a waterproof camera is an essential item!

正月明けに、新婚旅行で行きました。ハワイの海を楽しみたく、このツアーに参加。
息を飲むような透明度の高い海、珊瑚礁、熱帯魚…そしてウミガメ
海に棲む様々な生き物たちに出会えました。
ガイドさんは手際もよく詳しく楽しい説明をしてくださいました。
とても思い出に残るツアーとなりました。
写真も撮れるので、防水機能付きのカメラは必須アイテムです！

This time, I took my mother on an optional tour as a Mother's Day present. She was excited but nervous about snorkeling for the first time, and I thought that if we could see dolphins and tropical fish, her fear would surely disappear. Unfortunately, we spent about 90% of our time searching for dolphins, and while we caught a glimpse of them for a few minutes (5%) from the boat, we didn't see any once we got into the water (5%), and that was the end of it.

If 70% of the time had been spent searching for dolphins and the remaining 30% on snorkeling where we could definitely see tropical fish, we could have said, "We didn't see dolphins, but we saw so many beautiful fish, right?" I understand that dolphins are the main focus, but I think it would have been better if they had considered adjusting that ratio a bit.

Since this is not a cheap option, I believe everyone would have felt more satisfied if a vote had been taken before boarding. It's very disappointing. I can no longer recommend this to friends going to Hawaii. During this stay, there was not a single conversation about dolphins.

今回、母の日のプレゼントとして、オプショナルツアーに母を連れて行きました。
初めてのシュノーケリングでドキドキしていたのでイルカや熱帯魚がみれたらきっと大興奮でその恐怖も無くなるか思っていましたが、残念ながら、イルカ探しに90%ぐらい費やされ、船上では数分(5%)イルカの姿を見ることはできたものの、海の中(5%)に入ったら、全く見れず、それで終了になってしまいました。
イルカ探しに70%であとの30%は確実に見れる熱帯魚のシュノーケリングしてくれたら、イルカみれなかったけど、『きれいなお魚たくさん見れたからいいよね？』って話にもなるのに．．．．．。
イルカがメインなのはわかりますが、そこらへんの割合をもう少し考えてくだされと、良かったと思います。
安いオプションではないので、乗船前にでも多数決で決められれば、皆さんもっと納得がいったと思います。
非常に残念です。ハワイに行くお友達に薦められなくなりました。この滞在中、全くイルカ中学の思い出話は出ませんでした。

I didn't expect to see so many dolphins!

あんなにたくさんのイルカに会えるとは思っていませんでした！

My daughter wanted to go snorkeling on her graduation trip with five friends, so we signed up. After returning home, her feedback was that everything was fantastic. The activities at the sandbar, the time management, and the meals were all plentiful and delicious. The captain who cooked for us was also a wonderful person, and the staff seemed very kind. They even got to see sea turtles, which was truly moving! Overall, we were extremely satisfied, and we would love to participate again the next time we visit Hawaii.

娘が友達5人での卒業旅行でシュノーケリングがしたいというので申し込みしました。帰国後の感想は、すべてに於いて最高のようでした。サンドバーでのアクティビティ、時間配分、食事もボリュウム満点でとても美味しく、調理してくれたキャプテンも素敵な方・・スタッフも親切だったようです。ウミガメにも本当に会えて感動！とにかく大満足で次回渡ハするときはまた参加したいですね。

Great trip. Enjoyed the catamaran trip to the sandbar followed by snorkeling and volleyball in the water; the burgers were great and snorkeling later with the turtles and fish was awesome! Highly recommended for anyone!

I participated on May 4th.

I had a great time meeting so many dolphins!

I dove into the area where the dolphins were swimming, and I was surprised when a pod came towards me?!

I was able to see many dolphins. There were dolphins jumping and spinning like in a show, playful dolphins, and mother-and-baby dolphins as well.

I felt surrounded, as if I was swimming with them.

I love the sound of dolphins, so being enveloped by their voices made me very happy.

Please be sure to experience it.

I highly recommend it!!

Thanks to Mr. Nawata. I would love to repeat this if I can go back to the Big Island.

5/4に参加させていただきました。

たくさんのイルカに会えてとても楽しかったです！

イルカが泳いでる所にダイブするんですが、イルカの群れが自分に向かってくる？！ってびっくり。

たくさんのイルカを見ることができました。
ショーのようにジャンプして回転してるイルカや
遊び好きなイルカ、親子イルカもいました。

囲まれてまるで一緒に泳いでるような気分になれました。

イルカの声が好きなので、声に包まれる感じでとても幸せでした。

ぜひ体験してみて下さい。

おすすめです！！

縄田さんに感謝。
ハワイ島にまたいけたらリピートしたいと思います

I participated in late July, but unfortunately, I couldn't see any manta rays. However, I was told that if I didn't see them, I could join again, so I tried again, but I still didn't see any that day. It's disappointing, but since it's nature, there's nothing that can be done. I would like to participate again if I have the chance, as I don't think there are many places where you can easily see manta rays like this.

The staff were friendly, which was great. The sunset from the port was also very beautiful. I had no trouble getting to the meeting place because I followed the comments from previous posts.

７月下旬に参加したんですが、残念ながらマンタには会えませんでした。
ただ、見えなければもう１回参加できるとの事で再挑戦しましたが、この日も会えませんでした。
こんな事もあるんですね。すっごく残念ですが自然のものなので仕方ないですね。
でもまた機会があれば参加したいです。こんなに簡単にマンタに会える場所はそうそう無いと思うので。

スタッフの方もフレンドリーでよかったです。港からの夕陽もとってもキレイでした。
集合場所も前に投稿されてた方のコメントを見て行ったので問題なく行けました。

I went to the beach during Golden Week, but it seems there was a low-pressure system, so we weren't blessed with sunshine...

Without the sunlight, the water temperature was low and very cold, and it didn't feel like we were in Hawaii, which was really disappointing.

We did see a sea turtle, but the water clarity was low, so it felt like just a silhouette. There were also people snorkeling who were chasing the sea turtle, so it might have been murky...

When we arrived, there were only two Japanese couples, so it was just the right amount of people without being crowded.

GWに行って海に入りましたが、低気圧が居た？らしく太陽には恵まれなかった…

日差しがない分、水温も低くとても寒かったし、ハワイに来た感じはしなくて、めっちゃ残念でした。

ウミガメには会えましたが、水の透明度が低くてシルエットだけって感じでした。
スヌーバしている人もウミガメを追いかけていたので、濁っている感じだったのかも…

私たちが来たときは日本人はカップルの二人で計四人でがやがせずちょうどよかったです。

I participated with my husband and our 4-year-old and 0-year-old children.

I had many worries about bringing a baby, but I was truly moved by the beauty of the ocean. The water was cold, and we returned to the boat once, but since we had come all this way and the sky and sea were so beautiful, I thought it would be a waste to just watch from the boat. So, I held the baby and went into the water, which was waist-deep. However, in the shallows, it was only knee-deep.

I had heard that we couldn't use a stroller, so my husband and I took turns holding the baby. Fortunately, the baby didn't cry, which was a relief.

The BBQ burgers on the boat were delicious. While enjoying the beautiful ocean view, we ate hamburgers and listened to a lot of Hawaiian music, making it a relaxing day.

We couldn't go snorkeling, but we were able to see a turtle popping its head out of the water from the boat.

Since the boat was full, I thought it was a bit cramped for us with all our luggage.

旦那さんと4歳と0歳の子供を連れて参加しました

赤ちゃん連れで心配な事もたくさんありましたが本当に海のキレイさに感動しました。海が冷たくて一度船に戻りましたが、せっかく来たしこんなに空と海がキレイなのに、船からみてるのはもったいないと思い赤ちゃんを抱っこして腰までの深さの海に入りました。でも浅瀬へ行くと膝ぐらいの深さでした

ベビーカーは使えないと聞いてたのでずっと旦那さんと赤ちゃんを交代で抱っこしてました
幸い泣き叫ぶこともなくてよかったです

船上でのBBQバーガーは美味しかったです
キレイな海を眺めながらハンバーガーを食べてたくさんのハワイアンミュージックを歌ってもらいのんびりした一日となりました

シュノーケルはできませんでしたが、船からカメが顔を出してる所を見ることができました

船内は満席だったため荷物の多い私達には少し狭かったかなと思いました

The cruise started off with a simple but nice breakfast and coffee. The staff is great and very friendly. The boat is also very large and roomy. Things went downhill when halfway to molokini it was announced the wind was to high and we were going to a second location. We got to this location about an hour into the cruise and went out snorkeling. I hate to say it, but it was DISSAPOINTING. We had better snorkeling at the beach outside our hotel. We stayed in this location for several hours, but after about 1 hour we had seen everything. We got back on the boat and they had a great lunch, tons of food. Then we just sat around for 2 hours waiting for all the children on the boat to finish up. On a side note, it seemed like the kids all enjoyed it. Personally, for this amount of money, it would be nice if they mentioned they dont always go to Molokin and offered some kind of rebate. Additionally, they need a better location to go as a backup plan. Obvioulsy our trip was differen

As I saw in the movie, the sandbar where it suddenly becomes shallow was a very mysterious and wonderful place. The clarity of the seawater was indeed high, but it was a bit disappointing that it was cloudy that day. I hope to go on a sunny day next time. However, I was able to see many turtles and fish, and the staff's service was great, so I was very satisfied. I definitely look forward to visiting again!

映画で見たとおり、そこだけ急に浅瀬になっているサンドバーは、とても不思議で素敵な場所でした。
海水の透明度もさすがに高かったのですが、当日は曇り空だったので、それだけはちょっと残念でした。次回は晴れの日に行きたいなと思います。でも、亀もお魚もたくさん見れたし、スタッフの応対も良かったので大満足です。
また、是非宜しくお願いします！！

I wanted to join the recommended plan, but due to scheduling conflicts with other tours, I participated in the early morning plan.

The Japanese guide (a woman) kept the atmosphere lively with jokes and provided clear instructions at the sea turtle viewing points. I was able to see many more sea turtles than I had expected, and I even spotted baby turtles.

After the sea turtle viewing, we moved to the sandbar. The weather was nice, but the seawater was cold... (though it was fine once I got used to it). The scenery was just as beautiful as I had seen in photos!

After that, we went snorkeling, but contrary to my expectations, the visibility wasn't very good, and I felt like I hardly saw any fish. Additionally, the water was quite deep, and the current seemed relatively fast, so I recommend that those who are not experienced with snorkeling definitely use the floatation devices provided by the staff. (As a beginner, I found it tough without one.)

Overall, I think the tour is enjoyable, with all the staff being friendly and cheerful.

おすすめプランに参加したかったのですが、
他のツアーとの時間の兼ね合いで早朝プランへ参加しました。

日本人ガイドの方（女性）がジョークも交えつつ
盛り上げてくれ、ウミガメ観賞ポイントでは
ポイントをきちんと教えてくれました。
予想していた以上にウミガメが沢山見られ、
更には子ガメも発見できました。

ウミガメ観賞後はサンドバーへ移動。
天気は良かったのですが、海水は冷たかった・・・
（慣れてしまえば平気ですが）
写真で見ていたのと同じ風景ですごく綺麗でした！

そのあと、シュノーケリングをしましたが、
こちらは予想に反してあまり透明度が無く、
魚もほとんど見られなかったように感じます。
しかも水深は結構深く、流れも比較的早いように思うので、
シュノーケリングに不慣れな方は、スタッフが貸してくれる浮き棒？を必ず使うことをお勧めします。
（私は初心者だったのでこれがないときつかったです）

全体的にはスタッフの方も全員フレンドリーで明るく、
楽しく過ごせるツアーだと思います。

I encountered a large group of dolphins and swam with them, feeling as if I had become a dolphin myself. Since they are wild, we shouldn't touch them. Although we participated as a family, out of six people, everyone except one child got quite seasick due to the boat and the waves. That said, it was still a very enjoyable experience overall!

イルカの大群に遭遇していっしょに泳ぎ、まるで自分がイルカになったかのような気分。野生なので触ってはいけません。ただ、ファミリーでの参加でしたが、船と海の揺れで6人中子供1人を除いてみんな相当な船酔いしました。それもやむなしで、トータルとても楽しかったです！

Although my favorite island is Kauai, my husband and I always take a side trip over to the big island, just because I have to snorkel at Kealakekua Bay! The first time we did it we took the Zodiac boat which was lots of fun, fast, wet, and bouncy. With that said the last three times we have chosen the Fair Wind! This large catamaran provides a wonderful relaxing ride over to the bay and they cook you a wonderful barbecue lunch in addition to a continental breakfast. There is lots of time to snorkel which is totally amazing! The coral and fish are beautiful. My favorite area is around the coral on the monument side. You will see lots of different fish and be sure and go back and snorkel some more after lunch! The catamaran does have slides and high platforms to jump off of, but the best part is snorkeling. They do offer snuba too, if you enjoy that. I highly recommend this tour. It is the best! Don't forget your underwater camera. Enjoy the attached pics.

It was disappointing that the sandbar wasn't fully exposed since we participated close to high tide. However, the water level was about knee-deep, so we had fun playing volleyball with other participants.

The subsequent turtle watching from the boat and snorkeling at the coral reef were also great. Even without scuba diving, we were able to interact with tropical fish.

満潮に近い時間帯での参加だったのでサンドバーが完全には露出していなかったのが残念です。でも、水位は膝下くらいなので、アクティビティ参加者同士で、バレーボールをして楽しめました。
その後の船上からのウミガメ観賞やサンゴ礁でのシュノーケリングも良かったです。スキューバダイビングをせずとも熱帯魚と戯れることができました。