All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

In August 2012, I participated in my fifth dolphin swimming tour. As I had heard, this time of year is the season for baby dolphins, and I encountered many of them. Moreover, they swam leisurely, allowing me to observe them closely. The baby dolphins had a whitish color and were swimming with all their might. Occasionally, they also showed off some spins. They were incredibly cute and it was the best experience!

２０１２年８月、５回目のドルフィンスイミングツアーに参加しました。
この時期は赤ちゃんの出産シーズンだと伺っていた通り、沢山の赤ちゃんイルカに遭遇しました。
しかも、赤ちゃんの泳ぎに合わせるかのように、泳ぎもゆったりで、じっくり見ることが出来ました。
赤ちゃんイルカは、身体の色が白っぽく、一生懸命泳いでいましたよ。
また、時折スピンも披露してくれました。とっても可愛くて最高でした。

Had a blast. The staff was friendly and helpful. One guest got sick an they ran around to help her out! Sunset pictures were great, have memories for a lifetime!!!!

The sandbar is likely more enjoyable on low tide, but it seems you can still have a decent time even when the land isn't exposed. When I went, there was just enough of a path left when we arrived, but by the time we left, the land was gone.

On the day I participated, there were about 100 people, but the area to play in is large, so it wasn't too bothersome. You won't have the ocean all to yourself, though.

The staff were kind, which was nice, but I wish they would refrain from smoking on the sandbar.

The turtles and snorkeling were pretty average; the main attraction is the sandbar.

I think it's enjoyable for elderly people and families as well.

サンドバーは、干潮の日のほうが楽しめるでしょうが、陸地が出ていない日でもそこそこ楽しめそうです。私の行ったときはついたときにギリギリ一本道が残っていて、帰る頃には陸地はなくなっていました。

私の参加した日は100人ぐらい人がいましたが、遊べる範囲は広いのでそんなに気にはなりませんでした。海を独り占め、って感じにはなりませんが。

スタッフの方は親切でよかったですが、サンドバーで煙草を吸うのだけはやめてほしかったです。

カメやシュノーケルはまあ普通、メインはサンドバーでしょう。

お年寄りや家族連れでも楽しめると思います。

I had high expectations, but maybe they were too high, so it was a bit off (laughs). It might be fun for families with small children.

とても期待していたのですが、
期待が大きすぎたのか、ちょっと外れたかな（笑）
小さいお子さんのいるファミリーなら楽しいのかもしれませんね。

It felt like a paradise at sea! Due to the tides, the water was about knee-deep, but we were blessed with beautiful weather and thoroughly enjoyed the stunning ocean! The staff were all very fun people, and even though it was just a light snack, it was enough to fill us up. We were also able to see several sea turtles!

天国の海という感じでした！
潮の満ち引きの関係で膝の下ぐらいの深さでしたが、天気に恵まれ美しい海を満喫する事が出来ました！
スタッフはとても楽しい人達ばかりで、軽食といってもしっかりお腹がいっぱいになりました。
ウミガメも何頭か見る事が出来ましたよ！

For those who have never scuba dived this is a good introduction. Water was a little choppy, but staff were great in explaining what you could and couldn't do and where you could and couldn't go. For those that suffer from sea sickness should definitely take something before going, but all in all a good 1/2 day tour to do

For those who have never scuba dived this is a good introduction. Water was a little choppy, but staff were great in explaining what you could and couldn't do and where you could and couldn't go. For those that suffer from sea sickness should definitely take something before going, but all in all a good 1/2 day tour to do

I was looking forward to the sandbar. After getting on the boat and listening to various instructions and explanations, we headed to the sandbar... It seemed to be a bit high tide, so the water was quite deep and initially cold, but we took some photos around the waist-deep area, and now that I'm back, I look at those pictures with nostalgia. During snorkeling, I was able to see many fish, as well as pufferfish and rays. The BBQ lunch was very delicious. The staff were all kind, and I made some wonderful memories.

楽しみにしていたサンドバー。船に乗り色々な注意、説明を聞いていざサンドバーへ・・・少し満ち潮だったらしく水は結構あり最初は寒く冷たかったですが、腰の辺の所で写真を撮っていただきその写真は帰ってきた今、懐かしい思いで見ています。シュノーケリングでは沢山の魚の他、ふぐ、エイなども見ることが出来ました。ランチのＢＢＱはとても美味しかったです。スタッフの方々も皆親切で楽しい思い出が出来ました。

I was lucky to meet a sea turtle that brings good fortune and even got to take some photos!

On the way back, there were some issues with the boat, but the staff's response was great. Keep up the good work, positive Yukiko!

幸運を運ぶウミガメに会え、写真も撮れラッキー♪

帰りは船のトラブルもあったけど、スタッフの対応の良さ、そしてポジティブユキコちゃんこれからも頑張ってね。

It was super fun to see dolphins up close and swimming right in front of me. I was also able to see the dolphins jump. The turtles' relaxed nature made me feel a sense of calm that resonated with me.

イルカが間近に見れたり、目の前を泳いだりしてチョー楽しい。イルカのジャンプも見ることができました。カメののんびりさには自分と同じものを感じて癒されました。

My friend & I had the pleasure of this tour on 6th August 2012
Would recommend to anyone ..
Friendliest staff I have ever dealt with !!!
Clean comfortable boat !!!
Made our trip to Hawaii a fantastic experience
Thanks guys :)

I hoped to be a Japanese pilot, but I ended up participating in an English tour without any mention of that. The scenery was wonderful, and I was moved, but since I was seated next to the pilot (the computer assigns seats based on weight), I kept seeing the pilot yawn, which made me nervous. When I asked, "Are you sleepy?" he replied, "No!" so I took his word for it. The first hour was over Kilauea, and the second hour was over Waipi'o Valley. There was a stop at Hilo Airport for a break. Anyway, I'm glad we arrived safely.

日本語パイロットを希望したのですが、全くそれに触れられることもなく、英語のツアー参加になりました。
素晴らしい景色で、感動しましたが、パイロットの方の横の席になったせいで（体重でコンピューターが、席を決めます）、パイロットのあくびが何度も目に入り、緊張しました。
「Are you sleepy～」と聞いたら、「No!」と言われたので、それを信じて乗っていました。
前半１時間は、キラウエア、後半１時間は、ワイピオ渓谷です。途中、ヒロ空港に立ち寄り休憩があります。
とにかく、無事に着いてよかった。

You can purchase a DVD featuring the scenery from the helicopter you boarded, but the picture quality (color reproduction) was poor, and the recorded date was completely wrong, which was very frustrating. It's disappointing, especially since the actual scenery was beautiful.

搭乗したヘリコプターからの景色を写したＤＶＤを購入できるのですが、画質（発色）が悪く、記録年月日も全く違うという非常に困ったものでした。
実際の景色がきれいであっただけに残念です。

Ko Olina is a gorgeous area, very picturesque with manicured grounds and on the early morning tour it's just lovely to drive through here with the sun shining. First thing I was really impressed with was the Catamaran, it's very large and luxurious, I couldn't wait to get aboard! They make you take your shoes off before boarding and they store them for you until you return, you can tell this keeps the vessel from wear and tear... it was lovely inside.
Seeing the Dolphins was amazing - they do get close, the boat wasn't moving and they would come quite close to us, we didn't have to follow them. A few were jumping out of the water less than 100 yards away, such a great experience.
The staff were polite, knowledgeable and helpful - they would offer to grab you a drink - you didn't have to ask, which was really nice for a change. On the first snorkeling outing, we all had to wear life vests. I'm a pretty confident swimmer but this was nice, I could actually really relax and enjoy the

The sandbar, having such a shallow sandy beach in the ocean... it felt so nice. The hamburger I had on the boat was also delicious. Both the sea turtle watching and snorkeling were fun; it felt like swimming inside an aquarium. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

サンドバー、海の中にこんな浅瀬の砂浜があるなんて・・・とっても気持ち良かったです。船の中で食べたハンバーガーも美味しかったです。海亀ウオッチングもシュノーケリングも楽しかったです、まるで水族館の中に入って泳いでいる感覚です。またハワイに行く時はぜひ参加したいです。

My first snorkeling experience in Hawaii was a bit disappointing because it was a little cold, but the hamburgers and other food were really delicious, and the ocean was beautiful.

ハワイでのはじめてのシュノーケリング　少し寒くて残念でしたが、ハンバーガー等すごくおいしく海もきれいでよかったです

As rumored, the power of seeing a manta up close was incredible.

One thing to note is to not forget your motion sickness medication. You might get seasick.

One point of concern is that for the first 30 minutes or so, you cruise around the bay before starting to prepare to see the mantas. It's unclear whether you're waiting in line because of many competing companies or for some other reason, but cruising around the bay at sunset was not interesting at all...

噂どおり、間近で見るマンタの迫力は凄い迫力でした。

注意点としては、酔い止めを忘れない事。
多分船酔いします。

気になった点として、最初の30分ぐらいは湾内を船で周回（クルーズ？）してからマンタを見る準備をはじめます。
競合他社が多い為に順番待ちをしているのか、何なのか不明ですが、陽が沈んだ湾内をクルーズしても何も面白くありませんでした…。

I heard that you can swim with dolphins, but I was not expecting to be able to swim so close to them, which was truly moving.

I think the small number of participants is also an appeal of this tour. If you're lucky, you might even swim with manta rays. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any manta rays, but we were completely satisfied with just the dolphins.

For those meeting on-site, the meeting location is a bit hard to find, so it's important to confirm it.

イルカと泳げると聞いてましたが、こんなに近くで泳げると思ってませんでしたので感動しました。

参加人数が少ないのも、こちらのツアーの魅力だと思います。運が良ければマンタとも泳げるそうです。私達は残念ながらマンタに会えませんでしたが、イルカだけで大満足でした。

現地集合する方は、集合場所が少し分かりづらいので要確認です。

I've been to Hawaii many times, but I hesitated about the sandbar because I heard it can be heavily influenced by the weather. However, I always thought I should try it someday, so I decided to give it a shot. I wanted to make sure I could walk on the sandbar, so I chose a day when the tide would be close to zero during low tide. After that, it was up to the weather, but on the day of the trip, we were blessed with clear skies and encountered stunning views. The staff even said, "Today is super lucky!" The contrast between the white sandbar and the deep blue water was striking and beautiful. Walking in the middle of the ocean felt truly surreal. The staff acted as our photographer, giving us poses to strike, and we were able to take wonderful family photos.

After that, it was snorkeling time, and my husband and daughter participated. I took some time to explore the sandbar before returning to the boat to watch the snorkeling. It seemed quite deep, but they had a lot of fun seeing many fish. They mentioned that they would have liked a bit more time. The morning tour has a shorter duration, so that's understandable. We enjoyed our sandwiches and drinks leisurely, and there was no wasted time, which made us very satisfied. The staff were always energetic and kept the atmosphere lively. They promptly pointed out where the sea turtles were, so we were able to see quite a few. Everything was packed into a short amount of time, and both my husband and daughter were extremely happy. They even thanked me, saying, "Thanks, Mom!" I definitely want to participate again next time.

ハワイには何度も行っていますが、サンドバーは天候にかなり左右される…と聞いていたので躊躇していました。でも、いつかは…と思っていたので初挑戦。天候は仕方ないとしてもサンドバーはしっかり歩きたいと思い、干潮時の潮位が０に近い時間帯に当たる日を選びました。後は天候次第でしたが、当日は本当に晴天で、素晴らしい景色に出合えました。スタッフの方も今日は超ラッキーですよ~と！白いサンドバーから深いブルーへのコントラストもはっきりとしていて見事でした。海の真ん中を歩いてるのは本当に不思議な気分。スタッフの方がカメラマンをして下さり、ポーズも指示して頂いて、素敵な家族写真が撮れました。その後シュノーケリングタイムで、主人と娘が参加。私はしばしサンドバーを散策？して船に戻り、シュノーケリングを見学。かなり深かったようですが、魚もたくさん見られて楽しかったそうです。本人たちは、もう少し時間が長くてもいいかなぁと。午前中のコースはツアー自体の時間が短いので仕方ありませんね。サンドウィッチと飲み物をゆっくり頂いて、無駄な時間がなく、とても満足でした。スタッフの方は常に元気で盛り上げてくれました。海がめのいる場所も即座に教えて下さるので、結構見る事が出来ました。短い時間の中で凝縮されていて、主人も娘も大満足。ママありがとう~と感謝されてしまいました。次回もまた是非参加したいと思います。

At this age, even though I don't regularly go swimming or to the gym to train my body, I wanted to meet wild dolphins and let my family see these beautiful dolphins, so I participated. Thanks to the quick thinking of the dolphin staff, who provided guidance and support for my 4-year-old twins, the two boys had a wonderful experience together in the ocean. This time, we moved quickly to catch up with the dolphins, and everyone worked hard to make sure we could meet them without giving up. As a result, we were also able to see the Hawaiian sacred site Makua, which was truly moving.

この歳になって、普段スイミングにジムにと通う、スポーツに体を鍛えてる訳でもないのに　
だだ野生のイルカに会いたくて　家族に美しいイルカさんたちに会わせてやりたくて　参加。
イルカ女史の機転でスタッフに指示して下さって、4才の双子をしっかり、サポートして海原に一緒についてくださったおかげで、二人の4才男の子たちは　素晴らしい体験をしました。
今回はスピードの移動で　イルカさんたちに追いつくため、諦めず、なんとかみんなに会わせ様とがんばってくれました。
おかげで、ハワイアンの聖地マクアも観れて　感動でしたよ。

The boat was rocking, and the whole family got seasick... If it weren't for that, it would have been perfect.

船がゆれ、家族全員が船酔い。。それさえなければ最高でした。

This is our second time participating as a family, and we had a great time. At the sandbar, the timing of low tide doesn't always align perfectly, so the water level can reach up to our knees. Standing there and looking around gives you a strange feeling as if you're in the middle of the ocean. If you have small children, not being able to snorkel might reduce the fun a bit. Turtles can be seen everywhere. I wish it were a bit cheaper for the kids...

今回家族で2回目の参加ですがとても楽しめました。
サンドバーではなかなかうまいタイミングで干潮にならないのでひざぐらいまでは海面があります。
あそこにたって周りを見渡すと海の真中にいるので不思議な感じになります。
小さいお子さんがいるとシュノーケルができないと楽しさが半減するかもしれません。
亀はいたるところで見れます。子どもがもう少し安いをいいのですが・・・。

I had high expectations after reading other people's comments, but Jin was not there (>_<) Well, that's fine, but...
There was another young man, but he probably struggles with Japanese and Japanese people. He completely avoided eye contact with the Japanese group and ignored us when we tried to hand him fins and goggles.
A woman explained things in English and then in broken Japanese, but it was just a few words, about 10% of the time spent on English. So I felt a bit uneasy.
- I did see dolphins. They were cute.
- The food was delicious.

I had some communication issues with the tour office this time and had to make phone calls, but I couldn't understand much because they spoke too fast. I asked them to speak slowly, but... I was somewhat confident in my English conversation skills, but I'm particularly bad on the phone...

I dislike being around only Japanese people and have often participated in tours that are mainly in English, but if you want to swim and dive, which involves some risks, and want to receive sufficient explanations,
and if you think you might have trouble negotiating in English in case of issues or inconveniences,
then perhaps it would have been better to apply for a tour that is mainly for Japanese people or run by Japanese or Japanese-owned companies, even among Alan1's tours.

ほかの方のコメントを見ていて、期待していたんですが、ジン君はいませんでした(>_<)まぁそれはいいんですが・・・。
べつの青年がいましたが、彼は多分、日本語＆日本人が苦手なのでしょう、日本人グループには、絶対目を合わさなくてスルー、フィンやゴーグルも渡すときスルーされるんです。
女性の方が英語に続き、かたことの日本語で説明してくれましたが、ほんの一言、英語の10％くらいの時間です。だから少し不安でした。
・イルカは見れました。かわいかったです。
・食事は美味しかったです。

今回このツアーのオフィスと連絡の行き違いなどで電話したりしましたが、早口でほとんど聞きとれませんでした。ゆっくりお願いしますと言いましたが・・・。そこそこ英会話には自信あったんですが、電話だと特にダメですね・・・

日本人ばかりは嫌、色んな国の人と触れ合いたい、と英語メインのツアーによく参加してきましたが、
・泳いだり潜ったり、多少の危険が伴い、また充分な説明を受けたい
・トラブルや不都合なことがあった場合、英語で交渉できない
・・・と思われる場合は、alan1さんのツアーの中でも、
日本人＆日本語メインの、または日系や日本人が経営、主催のツアーに申し込んだほうが良かったのかな、
と思いました。

I had seen it on TV, but experiencing it in person is completely different. It's hard to put into words, but the mystery of nature is truly moving and amazing. You absolutely must experience it at least once. I hope that nature remains just as it is forever.

テレビなんかではみていたんですが、実際　体験すると全然違います。言葉では自然の神秘とでもいいますか感動で最高で、とにかく是非一度は体験してみて下さい。
あの自然は永遠にあのままであってほしいです。

This was by far our favorite activity on our Hawaiian vacation. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

I am very grateful for the cheerful shuttle driver and the young crew staff, as their service was extremely satisfying. The charcoal-grilled hamburger was absolutely delicious. I also spoke with other families, and everyone was truly enjoying themselves, all saying, "I'm so glad we participated in this tour!!!" I will definitely join again next time. Thank you very much to all the staff.

　送迎担当の陽気なおじさんから始まり、クル―の若いスタッフの対応まで、非常に満足のいく内容で感謝しております。
　また、炭火焼のハンバーガーは最高においしかったです。
　他のご家族の方達ともお話をしましたが、本当に皆さん楽しんでおられて、皆さんともに「このツアーに参加してよかった~！！！」と言っていました。
　次回もまた参加させていただきます。
　スタッフの皆さま、本当にありがとうございました。

I went to Hawaii to see wild dolphins! I was so moved when I found the dolphins that I almost cried from happiness (*^_^*).

When observing the dolphins from the water, the staff guided us with instructions like "Look ahead!" and "Look to the left!" so I was able to see the dolphins clearly. Moreover, since the dolphins passed by quickly, they took us to the next spot to see them again, and we were able to see dolphins a total of four times!!

The staff were very accommodating, and we were laughing the whole time, which helped minimize seasickness. What made me happiest was seeing the staff share in the joy when we spotted the dolphins.

野生のイルカが見たくてハワイに行きました！
イルカを見つけた時は感動で涙が出るくらい嬉しかったです(*^_^*)

海の中からイルカを観察する時は、スタッフさんが「前見て~！！」「左見て~！」と指示してくださったので、しっかりとイルカが見れました☆
しかも、イルカが早く通り過ぎたのでもう一度見よう！と次のスポットまで案内してくださり、なんと、合計４回もイルカを見ることができました！！

スタッフの方の対応もよく、終始笑いっぱなしで、船酔いも少なくて済みました♪何よりもイルカが見えた時に、一緒にスタッフさんも喜んでいたのがとても見ていて嬉しくなりました。

There were other dolphin tours available, but the limited number of participants was a deciding factor for me. The staff were very accommodating, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. There was one child who joined with their mother, and I appreciated how well the staff interacted with the child.

I was able to see many dolphins up close (the staff were shouting from the boat, directing us to look this way and that. It's surprising how you might miss them even when you're right next to them), and it was a very enjoyable tour. I will definitely participate again when I visit the Big Island.

The staff seemed to almost forget to collect the fees from the participants on the day, so that might be why there were no snacks provided. However, we did receive juice. Well, that's not something I was primarily expecting, so it wasn't a problem at all, but I wanted to mention it for future reference.

I had a great time. Thank you very much.

他にもイルカのツアーはありましたが、定員の数が少ないというのも決め手でした。スタッフのみなさんの対応も大変よくて安心してツアーに参加できました。ひとり、お子さんがお母さんと参加していましたが、そのお子さんに対するスタッフさんの対応も気持ちがよくて私は好きでした。

たくさんのイルカを間近でみることができ（スタッフさんも海の中、船の上からこっち、あっち~と叫んでくださいます。そばにいても意外と気づかなかったりするものなんですね）とても楽しいツアーでした。ハワイ島に行ったらまたぜひ参加します。

当日参加の方の代金の回収すら忘れちゃいそうになってるスタッフさんだったのでその延長かもしれませんが、スナックはありませんでしたね。ジュースはいただきましたけれど。まあ、そこはメインで期待している部分ではないので全然問題ないですが一応記載事項でしたので今後のためにも書いておきます。

楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

I was able to walk in the beautiful sea around Molokini Island. There were about four types of fish, but their beautiful colors captivated me. Near the coast, about 30 minutes away from Molokini Island, I heard there are sea turtles, so I went full throttle... There they were (+｡+) Oh no, there were five turtles resting on the ocean floor. The depth was about 10 meters, I think? One of them, for some reason, started coming towards me... I remembered the staff's advice not to touch them... but I wasn't trying to touch it... (^o^)/ As it kept getting closer, I managed to take a close-up photo of the turtle. Thank you, turtle.

The staff were very cheerful and responded quickly and accurately. However, their English was a bit fast, and I had to really concentrate to understand... But they were very kind. It was a very satisfying tour, and the thrilling cruising was the best!

One last thing, the cruiser sways quite a bit while anchored. It might be better to take motion sickness medication beforehand... Americans seem to have very tough stomachs. As for Japanese people?? I noticed that we are quite sensitive to such things.

モロキニ島のとても綺麗な海の中を散歩できました。
魚の種類は４種類ぐらいでしたが、綺麗なカラーでついつい見とれてしまいました。
モロキニ島から、ちょっと３０分程度離れた海岸近くには、ウミガメがいるとのことで、そこまでフルスロットル・・・・
いた、いた(+｡+)ｱﾁｬｰ｡カメさんが５匹も・・・海の底で休んでいます。そう深さは１０ｍ程度か？
そのうちの一匹が何を思ったのか・・・こっちに向かって来るではないですか・・・さわってはいけないとのStuffの話・・・いやいやさわりたいんじゃないんだけれどもね・・・ﾍ(^o^)/・・どんどん近づいて来るので、アップを一枚撮らせてもらいました。カメさん。ありがとう

Stuffのみなさんの明るいことﾍ(^o^)/対応も素早く、的確でした。でも、ENGLISHはちょっと早口で、理解するのに頭をフルに使わないと・・・でもでもとても親切でした。
とても満足のできるツアーでした。そして迫力のあるクルージングは最高！

最後に一言、クルーザーは停泊中はかなりゆれます。乗り物酔い止めの薬を飲んでいった方が幸せかも・・・
アメリカの人々のstomachはとってもタフです。日本人は？？けっこう繊細なことにも気が付きました。

We participated as a family of four (with a 3rd-grade daughter and a 2nd-year middle school son) because our kids love animals.

First of all, when it comes to "swimming with dolphins," the expectations can be too high, so it's better to understand it as "watching dolphins swim from underwater" to enhance satisfaction. That said, the dolphins are wild animals, and it seems even the Hawaiian staff have a tough time spotting them while cruising. When we finally found them, everyone cheered, and the kids got really excited.

After that, we jumped into the sea, but the dolphins didn't swim as close as we hoped. Some people got to see them, while others didn't. The staff's service and the cruising location were good, but there was a certain laid-back Hawaiian vibe. Since we are dealing with nature, some preparation is necessary.

1) It was a sunny day with little wind, but even adults felt the cold in the open ocean. We dressed the kids in wet material rash guards and tops, but they didn't keep warm enough, and we had to escape to the boat midway. You can rent wetsuits on board for $5, so please don’t hesitate to get one for your child. This way, they can stay in the water comfortably and enjoy it slowly. The snorkeling with the sea turtle teacher is also not in the reef, so the same applies.

2) Since snorkeling is in the open ocean and not in the reef, there are risks with depth and waves. This can be a panic factor for children, so it’s better to have them experience at least basic snorkeling in calmer waters first.

3) Depending on the situation, you might get splashed by waves on the deck during the cruise. You can store your belongings under the bench, but since there are no doors, put towels and changes of clothes in plastic bags. If the bags get blown away and drift in the waves, sea turtles might mistake them for jellyfish. Please handle them with care.

4) The harbor only has a restroom, so you will change there. It’s spacious by American standards, but still limited. In our family, we changed from rash guards to T-shirts and put on hoodies while keeping our swimsuits on the bus. Since we were all Japanese, the air conditioning wasn't too strong, but please consider warmth for the return trip (and make sure to use the restroom).

*Based on the above comments, I rated the interest and fun as ☆☆. However, I believe satisfaction would increase with prior understanding and preparation. This tour is mainly for watching from the boat.

家族4人(娘小3&中2)、子どもが動物好きなので参加しました。
まずは｢イルカと泳ぐ｣というと期待値が高過ぎるので、｢イルカが泳ぐ姿を水中から眺める｣と理解するほうが満足度が得られます。
とはいえ相手は野生のイルカ。クルージングしながら探すのはハワイアンのスタッフでも大変なようです。やっと見つけた際には一同歓声が上がり、子ども達も盛り上がりました。
その後にドボン！ドボン！と海に入るのですが、イルカは思うように近くを回遊しません。見られた人、見られなかった人、それぞれです。
スタッフのサービス精神やクルージングのロケーションはよいのですが、なんというかハワイ流のアバウトさを感じました。特に相手は自然の海なので事前準備は必要です。

その１）晴天で風もあまりないクルーズでしたが、外洋の水中では大人でも冷たさを感じました。子どもにはウエット素材のラッシュガード＆タッパーを着せてましたが、体側の保温効果がなく途中で船上エスケイプしました。
乗船後に借りられますので、$5を惜しまずお子さまにウエットスーツを着せてあげてください。水中でストレスなく滞在でき、ゆっくり楽しめると思います。ウミガメ先生のシュノーケリングもリーフ内ではないので同様です。

その２）リーフではない外洋でのシュノーケリングなので、深さ＆波のリスクがあります。子どもにとってはパニック要因になりますので、最低限、海水浴程度のシュノーケリングを経験させたほうがベターです。

その３）状況によるのでしょうが、クルージング中もデッキで舳から波を被ります。手荷物はベンチ下のスペースに入れますが、扉がないのでタオルや着替えはポリ袋に入れましょう。ポリ袋が飛ばされるて波間に漂うとウミガメがクラゲと誤食してしまいます。扱いには注意してください。

その４）ハーバーにはトイレがあるだけなので、着替えはそこでします。アメリカンサイズなので広さはありますが、それなりです。わが家ではラッシュガードだけＴシャツに着替えパーカーをはおり、水着のままバスに乗りました。日本人だけなので冷房はきつくありませんでしたが、帰り用の保温も考えてください。（トイレも済ませて）

※上記コメントから<興味深さ･面白さ>は☆x2にしましたが、事前に理解＆準備していれば満足度は上がると思います。船上ウォッチングだけのツアー