All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The weather was perfect, and it was the long-awaited paradise of the sea. We walked in the sea (sandbar) that was about 40 centimeters deep, taking photos the whole time. After that, we went snorkeling, but it was difficult for my 9 and 7-year-old children, and they ended up getting bored. It would have been nice if there were other enjoyable activities like craft making on the boat.

天気にも恵まれ、念願の天国の海でした。
深さ４０センチほどの海（サンドバー）を歩き、ひたすら写真撮影。その後は、シュノーケリングでしたが、9歳、7歳の子供達には、難しく、時間を持て余しました。（船の中では、他に楽しめるクラフト作りなどがあれば、良かったです）
　
　

The day we went was calm and windless for the first time in a while. The water level was below the knees, but we had a truly valuable and enjoyable time. Above all, the staff were very kind. I want to go again.

私たちが行った日は、久し振りに風もなく、穏やかな日だったようです。水位は、ひざ下でしたが、とても貴重な良い時間を過ごせました。何より、スタッフの皆さんが優しかったです。また、行きたいです。

The sea was very beautiful, and all the staff were kind, so I had a great time!! Kayaking was the best!! I hope to come again this year!!

海がとても綺麗でスタッフもみんな親切で、とても楽しかったです！！カヤック最高！！
今年もまたお願いします！！

I attended this with my husband and son. They are both strong swimmers, but I am not. I've never snorkeled before, and this is not where I should have tried it for the first time. I had a life jacket on, so I knew I was safe, but the water was very deep, and the water had 4-6 foot swells. We had to swim against the current to get to the turtles. The waves were too much for me, I got tired quickly, I was uncomfortable with it being so deep, and the waves so high, so I got back in the boat. My husband and son enjoyed it though, and got up close to the turtles. At one point some spinner dolphins approached the group, but because everyone is looking down, only a few of the swimmers saw them. The leader stayed with the group, and I felt the staff were excellent. After the snorkeling they put up the sail and we took off past Diamond Head, looking for whales. We didnt see any, but we spotted some bottle nose dolphins in the distance. And the ride was fun. The lunch was very basic

First, let me say it was a fun trip. The crew was awesome; they knew the area and did a great job of explaining everything we saw. The lunch was great. We got to see whales, turtles and dolphins. But when you book a snorkeling cruise because that's what we wanted to do and there's no snorkeling and no explanation as to why, that's why I'd say this is a rip-off.

It depends on the luck of the day, but this time we couldn't get close to the dolphins very much. However, the staff really wanted us to meet the dolphins since we had come all the way, and they tried several times, which resulted in us encountering the dolphins. On the way back to the shore, a baby dolphin came close and spun right in front of us, which got the kids very excited.

その日の運にもよりますが、今回はなかなかイルカに近づけませんでした。しかし、スタッフの方たちがせっかくきてもらっているからなんとしてもイルカにあってほしいと何度もトライしてくれた結果、イルカに遭遇できました。岸に帰る途中は、子供イルカが寄ってきて、目の前でスピンをするなど非常に子供たちは興奮していました。

We participated as a family of five (two adults and three children).

I was worried about whether my elementary school-aged child could go snorkeling, but the staff provided excellent support, allowing my daughter to see dolphins up close! On that day, we were also lucky enough to see a whale jumping, and the staff was quite excited about it. After that, we changed locations for snorkeling in a spot with high visibility. We encountered not only many fish but also sea turtles and sharks, making it an absolutely amazing time!

Dancing on the boat, delicious cheeseburgers, hula dance lessons... it was truly a satisfying tour!

This became our family's top memory from our trip to Hawaii!

家族５名（大人２・子供３）で参加しました。

小学生の子供がいてシュノーケリング出来るか不安でしたが、スタッフの方が丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、娘もイルカを間近に見る事が出来ました♪
またその日はラッキーな事に、クジラがジャンプしている姿を見る事も出来、スタッフの方も興奮気味☆☆☆
その後ポイントを変え、透明度の高い場所でのシュノーケリング。
たくさんの魚たちだけでなく海がめやサメとも出会え、本当にサイコーの時間を過ごせました！！

船上でのダンス、美味しいチーズバーガー、フラダンスのレッスン・・・とにかく大満足のツアーです！！

我が家のHAWAII旅行１番の思い出になりました！！

My family had a wonderful time on this snorkel adventure! Even though only 3 of us were signed up for the afternoon activity, the staff was extremely friendly, courteous, and flexible.

We had a wonderful ride out to Captain Cook's monument, with stops along the way to explain some of the history for that part of the island. The snorkeling equipment was in very nice shape and fit well. The reef was very nice, with a wide variety of fish, and plenty of time to see everything. There were plenty of refreshments and snacks, including fresh pineapple and guava waiting for us when we finished snorkeling. On the ride back, out guide took us further out into the ocean to see if we might see any whales or dolphins.

All in all, this was a fantastic way to spend the afternoon of our last day on the island.

We participated as a family. Thank you for preparing prescription goggles for my nearsighted son. We had the precious experience of being surrounded by dolphins. It was an indescribable emotion. The staff were very kind and their work was professional! When I called the day before, they properly informed me about the meeting place and precautions, which was very helpful. Not only did we see dolphins, but we also spotted manta rays and whales. I felt the beauty of nature on the Big Island, as well as the warmth of the people. The other families who participated were also very friendly, making it a fun time. I absolutely recommend this tour!

家族で参加させていただきました。
近視の息子の為に、度付きのゴーグルまで用意していただいてありがとうございました。
イルカに囲まれるという貴重な体験が出来ました。
これは、言葉では言い表せない感動でした。
スタッフの方は、とても親切で、そして、仕事はプロフェッショナル！前日に電話した時も、きちんと集合場所や注意事項をおしえてくれたので、とても助かりました。
なんと、イルカだけでなく、マンタ、クジラまで見れました。
ハワイ島の自然の素晴らしさだけでなく、人々の温かさも感じました。一緒に参加したご家族の方も、とてもフレンドリーで、楽しいひと時でした。
このツアー、絶対お勧めです！

I participated in the afternoon tour. I received a reservation confirmation email that mentioned to call for confirmation the day before, but it might be a bit challenging for those who can't speak English.

I drove to the location with a rental car. The parking lot was far from the office and hard to find, so having a map in advance would be helpful.

The boat was fairly large, and I didn't feel seasick at all. We encountered dolphins along the way. There were light snacks and drinks available on board.

The sea was incredibly beautiful, and I was able to see many fish, coral reefs, and sea urchins. There was also a slide, which was fun.

I was surprised to see an elderly woman, who looked to be over 80 years old and bent over, entering the water! Of course, she had someone accompanying her.

Since it wasn't summer, it was cold when we got out of the water.

アフタヌーンツアーに参加。
前日に確認の電話を！と予約確認メールであり電話しましたが、英語なのでしゃべれない人はちょっと大変かも。
レンタカーで現地へ。駐車場が事務所から離れていて分かりにくかったので、あらかじめ地図などあると助かります。
船はまぁまぁ大きく全く酔いませんでした。途中イルカに遭遇。
船内では軽いスナックと飲み物あり。
海はすごく綺麗で沢山の魚やサンゴ礁ウニなど観ることができました。滑り台もあり楽しめました。
また、もう80才以上ではないかと思われる腰の曲がったおばあさんが海に入っていたのにはビックリです！！もちろん1人付き添っていましたが。
夏ではないので、海から上がった時は寒かったです。

I visited Hawaii for the first time and participated in what is considered a classic dolphin tour, and I was surprised by how much entertainment the tour offered. The staff were all very cheerful, fun, and kind. I was moved when they explained that the most important thing is to "have fun!!"

For someone like me, who usually works busy days in Tokyo, it felt like my rigid mindset was being loosened.

I was very excited to swim with the dolphins, and I really appreciated the bright and energetic responses from the staff. I would love to participate again.

初めてハワイに訪れ、定番と思われるイルカツアーに参加したのですが、想像以上にエンターテイメント性溢れるツアー内容に驚きました。
スタッフの皆さんとても明るく楽しく親切でした。
一番大事なのは「楽し~！！」ってことだと説明されて、ホロッときました。
普段は東京で日々忙しく働く自分には、凝り固まった気持ちがほぐれるような感覚でした。

イルカと泳げた瞬間もとても興奮したのですが、スタッフの皆さんの明るく元気な対応にとても好感が持てました。
また参加したいと思いました。

I had a great time encountering sea turtles! The hamburgers were delicious, and the staff was very polite and pleasant. However, my third-grade son seemed a bit scared of snorkeling.

ウミガメにも出逢えて楽しかったです！ハンバーガーも美味しく、スタッフはとても丁寧で気持ち良かったです。ただ小学3年生の息子はシュノーケリングが少し怖かったようです。

We had an amazing time with our guide Finch with South Pacific Kayak!! We got to witness so many amazing, beautiful things! Whales breaching out of the ocean, Dolphines dancing 10 feet in front of us and the beautiful, colorful fish and turtles that inhabbit the ocean. Such an amazing time!! We wanted to go back the next day!! This was our first time Kayaking, it was amazing.

Thank you for an amazing adventure!!

Kristy and Tim

WOW! From the moment we arrived at the pier (we drove as we had a toddler with us) Jenner was playful and set a great mood. Everyone was excited for a day on the water, even though the weather didn't look too great. The Sandbar was fantastic, it's a unique experience being in the middle of the ocean, walking around. My husband had NEVER snorkeled before and found it hard to put the experience into words; he saw fish he'd only ever seen in documentaries and he was fascinated by the colours and the way they would swim around him... he's now officially addicted. Lunch was really good; well organised, quick and tasty. Our little one kinda freaked out on the boat and the staff were great with cheering him up. Jenner played his guitar while we ate and I've never felt more relaxed and like I was "in Hawaii". We saw turtles, the coral reef we moved to after the sand bar was unbelievable - the marine life is abundant and a hot cocoa at the end of a day snorkeling in cooler water was a perfect e

We participated as a family of three with our 6-year-old child. While anchored at the sandbar, a sea turtle came by, and everyone was thrilled! Snorkeling was a bit too much for our child, but once they get a little older, we would love to try it again.

６歳の子供を連れて、家族３人で参加。
サンドバーに停泊中に、海カメも寄ってきて、みんな大喜び！
シュノーケリングは、さすがに、子供には無理でしたが、もう少し大きくなったら、再度、行ってみたいですね。

My dream of standing on a sandbar during my trip to Hawaii came true, and it was amazing. When I walked on the sandbar, the water was about ankle-deep, but standing there, I could see a beautiful panoramic view of the blue ocean, which felt wonderful. The staff kindly offered to take photos, saying, "Let’s take some pictures," and they captured various angles for us.

For snorkeling, I was provided with a life jacket, snorkel, and aqua pole (a cylindrical float), and I got ready. Since it was my first time snorkeling, they taught me how to use the equipment, and I swam. When I swam to the area with coral, I could see many small fish swimming around. I think it would be better to practice snorkeling beforehand so that you can swim further and enjoy it more. Those who were just in swimsuits looked a bit cold, but I wasn’t cold because I wore a short-sleeve T-shirt over my swimsuit.

The staff explained everything in Japanese, which made it easy to understand and reassuring. On the way, we also saw three large sea turtles swimming. It was a fun cruise tour, and I would love to go again.

ハワイ旅行でサンドバーの上に立つ夢がかない最高でした。サンドバーの上を歩くと水が足首くらいまであったけれどその上に立ち一面パノラマできれいな青い海が見えてとても気持ち良かったです。スタッフの方は「写真を撮りましょう。」と親切に声をかけて下さりいろいろな方向を向いた写真を撮って下さいました。
　
シュノーケリングでは、ライフジャケット、シュノーケル、アクアポール（円筒形ビート板）を貸してもらい身支度しました。スノーケリングは初めてでしたので使い方を教えてもらい泳ぎました。サンゴのある所まで泳いで行くと小魚がたくさん泳いでいるのが見えました。シュノーケリングは事前に練習して行く方が遠くまで泳げて楽しめると思いました。水着だけの人は少し寒そうでしたが私は、水着の上に半袖Ｔシャツを着ていたので寒くなかったです。

スタッフの方が日本語で話して説明して下さったのでよくわかり安心できました。また、行く途中に３びき大きなウミガメが泳いでいるのを見ました。楽しいクルーズツアーでした。また、行ってみたいです

We will be divided into groups for the yacht and board, but please ensure that the time allocation is fair. The sandbar was incredibly beautiful and enjoyable. I was able to take pictures with friendly sea turtles. I highly recommend snorkeling. The guide was attentive, so I felt safe enjoying the underwater experience. The meals were sufficient, and there were baked goods that were delicious. I'm glad the tour had more time than I expected. It can get quite cold, so it's better to have a jacket.

ヨットとボードに分かれて乗船しますが、時間配分等不公平にならないようにしてもらえます。
サンドバーはすごく綺麗で楽しめました。
人懐っこい海亀と写真を撮ったりできました。
シュノーケルお勧めです。ガイドの方が気配りしてくれるので安心して海の中を楽しめます。
食事も十分で焼き菓子等もありおいしかったです。
思っていたより時間に余裕のあるツアーでよかったです。
結構寒いので上着があった方がいいです。

I participated with my mother and son. Unfortunately, my son was in a bad mood and we couldn't go into the sea, but the scenery was beautiful, and the food we had on the boat (sandwiches and salads) was delicious, so we were very satisfied! There were sea turtles that often come to play swimming around the boat, and they were so cute. The staff also noticed that we were staying on the boat and talked to us. We couldn't go into the sea this time, but I definitely want to go again when my son is a little older.

母と息子と参加しました☆
残念ながら息子のご機嫌が悪く、海に入ることはできませんてしたが、景色も綺麗で、船で食べる料理(サンドイッチやサラダ)も美味しく、とっても大満足でした！
よく遊びに来ると言う海亀が船の周りでずっと泳いでいてかわいかった(*^^*)
海に入れず船に残っている私たちにも気づかってスタッフの方もお話ししてくれました♪
今回は海には入れませんでしたが、また息子が少し大きくなったら絶対行きたいです(^^)

I was worried about the weather, but we were blessed with good weather, and the sandbar had very nice conditions with water up to my ankles. The staff's response was wonderful, and I was able to have a great time. Since it can be quite cold on the water during this season, I recommend bringing long sleeves in addition to a towel. I also encountered a sea turtle, and it was a very good activity. I definitely want to participate again.

天気は心配していましたが好天に恵まれ、サンドバーも足首程度までの海水でとてもいい条件でした。
スタッフの対応も素晴らしく、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。この時期海上はかなり寒いのでタオル以外に長袖の持参をオススメします。
ウミガメにも出会えたしとてもよいアクティビティーでした。是非また参加したいと思います。

Following the Haleakalā Mountain star and sunrise trek on Maui, I participated in an active tour at sea, a wild dolphin and sea turtle cruise with Dolphin University. Under a cloudy sky, we boarded the shuttle bus early in the morning. The tour group consisted of families spanning three generations, and one participant, Mr. I, mentioned he was joining for the third consecutive day.

As we headed to our destination, we received explanations from Ms. Y, who had a vibe reminiscent of Miwa from Dream Come True. By the time we arrived at the dock, the sky had cleared, and we enjoyed a light breakfast of warm malasada before boarding the boat, where everyone prayed for the safety of our voyage with the crew.

As we approached the secret spot of Dolphin University, the crew guided us to shallow waters, bringing along over 100 wild dolphins they had spotted. Securing our buoyancy with wetsuits and life jackets, we donned our snorkels and masks and jumped into the sea. I jumped in ahead of my wife, intending to reassure her, but I got distracted by the crew's calls to "look down!" and forgot about her as I peered into the water. The dolphins swam around us, brushing against our bodies through the wetsuits. Sharing the ocean with wild dolphins was an emotional experience. My wife was completely absorbed in the underwater world with our daughter.

Any fear vanished in the excitement of encountering the dolphins. We expressed our gratitude to the dolphins that played with us for a while before heading to the sea turtle spot. There, we were fortunate to encounter more than five sea turtles. Mr. I, who was skin diving, went down to the ocean floor, getting really close to the turtles. Additionally, we fed the fish underwater, and my wife was having so much fun that we worried she wouldn’t return to the boat. Afterward, everyone enjoyed various marine sports, and the crew's attentiveness ensured a safe experience for everyone, from children to seniors! After finishing our cheeseburger lunch on the boat, we began our journey back. We wrapped up with ukulele performances and commemorative photos before passing the baton to those starting their day slowly.

The tour with the prestigious Dolphin University was a great success, fitting for our 32nd wedding anniversary, as evidenced by the smiles of my wife and daughter! I definitely want my dolphin-loving younger daughter, who couldn’t join us due to work commitments, to experience the wild dolphins and sea turtle snorkeling cruise!

マウイ島でのハレアカラ山のスター＆サンライズトレックに引き続き、海でのアクティブなツアーとしてイルカ大学の野生のイルカ、海亀クルーズに参加です。曇り空の中、早朝から迎えのバスに乗り込みます。ツアーの方々は若い方から３代に見受けられる家族連れまでで、一緒に乗り込んだI
さんはなんと３日連続参加とのことです。
ドリカムの美和さん調のＹさんの説明を受けながら
目的地に向かいます。船着き場に着くころには晴天の空が広がり、温かなマサラダで軽い朝食を頂き、船に乗り込みクルーと一緒に全員で航海？の安全をお祈りします。
イルカ大学丸秘のスポットに近づくころにはクルーの目が探した１００頭以上の野生のイルカを引き連れて浅瀬に誘導します。ウエットスーツとライフジャケットで浮力を確保し
スノーケル＆水中眼鏡を装着し、足から海に飛び降ります。
妻の先に飛び降り、安心させる筈がクルーの下を見て！下を見て！という声に妻を忘れて海を覗き込みます。イルカの群れが泳ぎ回り、スエットスーツ越しに身体に当たってきます。野生のイルカと同じ海中を共有する体験は感動的です。妻は娘と一緒に海の中を我を忘れてのぞきこんでいます。
恐怖感はイルカとの遭遇の感動で消え去ったようです。
ツアーの方々の興奮する姿にも驚くことなく暫く一緒に遊んでくれたイルカに感謝しながら次は海亀スポットに向かいます。ここでも運良く５匹以上の海亀に遭遇することが出来ました。スキンダイビングのIさんは海の底まで潜り、海亀のホントの近寄っています。また、海中の魚達への餌やりもあり、いつまでたっても船に戻って来ずに心配するくらいに楽しんでいたのが妻です。その後は各自マリンスポーツを楽しみ、子供からシニアまで安心して体験出来るのはクルーの気配り・目配りがあるからですね！船上でのチーズバーガーランチを終え帰路に付きます。ウクレレの演奏や記念撮影を終えて、ゆっくりスタートの方々にバトンタッチです。
３２年目の結婚記念日にふさわしい名門イルカ大学のツアーは大成功なのは妻と娘の笑顔が証明しています♪
仕事の都合で旅行に来れなかったイルカ大好きな次女にも
必ず体験させてあげたい野生のイルカ＆ウミガメ　シュノーケリング・クルーズでした！

This was my fifth dolphin tour in Hawaii, but it was my first time enrolling in Dolphin University. Swimming with the dolphin instructors is truly enjoyable! No matter how many times I experience it, I am always moved! Fortunately, my family has great chemistry with the dolphin instructors, and we can always swim with large pods. Dolphin University, as expected from a prestigious institution, offers outstanding service! Starting with morning malasadas, we had a lot of fun with dolphins, honu (sea turtles), marine sports like paddleboarding and kayaking, and hamburgers on the boat—this was the most fun I've ever had! I plan to re-enroll in the prestigious Dolphin University next time! Thank you for the wonderful time. P.S. I received the group photo via email!

ハワイでのイルカツアーは今回で５度目ですが、イルカ大学に入学するのは初めてでした。
でも、イルカ先生たちと泳ぐのはホントに楽しい♪
何度体験しても感動できます！
幸い、私達家族はイルカ先生と相性が良く、毎回必ず大きな群れと一緒に泳ぐことができます。
イルカ大学さんは、さすが名門だけあってサービス満点！
朝のマラサダから始まって、イルカ、ホヌ（ウミガメ）、マリンスポーツのパドルボート・カヤック、船上でのハンバーガーなど盛りだくさんで今までで一番楽しかったです♪
次回もまた名門イルカ大学に再入学するつもりです！
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
P.S集合写真のメール届きましたよ(*^-^*)

I had a lot of anxiety on my first overseas trip, but with Yuriko-sensei, a Japanese teacher at Dolphin University, I was able to confidently enter the water and swim, even though it was my first experience.

As soon as we got on the boat, we spotted dolphins swimming! After learning about the prayer ceremony and the rules, we quickly entered the sea. It was a bit cold in mid-March, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. It felt more like swimming above where the dolphins were rather than swimming with them. But it was incredibly exciting! We also swam in another spot where there were lots of small fish close enough to touch with our hands, and we did activities like kayaking.

The hula dance we all did at the end was the best memory of my time in Hawaii. I highly recommend you go!

初めての海外旅行で不安もたくさんありましたが、イルカ大学は日本人のゆりこ先生がいるので、初めての経験でも安心して海に入って泳ぐことができました。
船に乗ってすぐにイルカが泳いでいるのを発見！お祈りの儀式やルールを教えて頂いたら早々に海に入りました。３月中旬で若干寒かったので、10ドルでウェットスーツ(つなぎ)を借りました。イルカと泳ぐというよりは、イルカが泳いでいるところの上を泳いでいるという感じでした。でもかなり興奮します！別の場所(小さな魚が手で触れるほど近いとろこにたくさんいる所)で泳いだり、カヤックなどをしたりしました。最後に参加者のみんなで踊ったフラダンスはハワイでの最高の思い出です。是非行ってみてください！

Since it was March, it was a bit chilly. I recommend participating in this tour during warmer times. The water was cold, and we walked towards the sandbar while enduring it a little. If you’re not good with the cold, definitely bring a rash guard! When I participated, there was no beach, and I was about 20 centimeters submerged in water at the sandbar. So, if you’re aiming for a complete beach experience, it might be better to check the timing. As for snorkeling, I thought we would be doing it in shallow areas, but it was actually quite deep, which might be tough for first-timers, children, or those who aren’t strong swimmers. My mother, who was with me, said she was scared and watched from the board. However, while we were on the boat, we saw a manta ray and a sea turtle, which was very exciting! I heard that on lucky days, you can see both!

時期が３月という事もあり肌寒かったです。こちらのツアーは温かい時期に参加される事をオススメします。水も冷たく、少し我慢しながらサンドバーめがけてあるいていきました。寒いのが苦手な方はぜひラッシュガードを！私が参加したときは、砂浜はでてこず、サンドバーでも２０センチ位水につかっていました。なので、完全な砂浜を目的にしている方は時期を確認されていてからの方が良いかもしれませんね。シュノーケリングは、浅い所でやるのかと思いきや、結構深い所だったので、初めてシュノーケリングする方や子供さんや泳ぎが不得意という方には厳しいかもしれません。同行した母は、怖いといってボードで見ていました。でも、ボートで走っている途中では、マンタとウミガメが見れ、とても感激しました！運が良い日は両方見られるらしいですよ！

We just took this trip last week and had a great time. This was our first time snorkeling and the staff was so helpful in getting our gear ready and giving us pointers on what to do to make the most of our snorkeling adventure. We did see whales, dolphins and sea turtles!! The lunch was great! I would definitely make this a stop for us again in the future.

This time in Hawaii, we weren't blessed with good weather, as there was a storm with rain and wind right up until the day before the tour. On the day of the tour, when we left Honolulu, the weather was still bad, and I was worried. However, when we arrived at the location, it was cloudy but slightly sunny. Yay! The sandbar was a place I had wanted to visit for a long time, and I was really glad I finally got to go. It was a wonderful place.

Additionally, I want to express my gratitude to our driver, Frankie Sakai, who was very kind on the way there, and to Yumi, who was also very helpful on the way back. Our guide on the boat, Yuta, was full of energy and made the experience enjoyable.

My son and his wife haven't been to the sandbar, so I will definitely recommend it to them.

今回のハワイは天候に恵まれず、ツアーの前日まで雨・風のストーム。当日もホノルルを出発した時は天気が悪く心配しましたが、現地に着いた時は曇からやや晴れ気味。やったぜ。サンドバーは以前から行ってみたかったところ、今回実現して、やっぱり来てよかったと思いました。素晴らしいところでした。
それに行きのドラーバー・フランキーサカイさん、帰りのユミさんととても親切で感謝しています。また、船上のガイドのユウタ君もとても元気で楽しかったです。
息子夫婦もサンドバーには行ってないとのことなので、是非薦めておきます。

The ocean is beautiful, anyway. Unlike Waikiki Beach, you definitely should visit the white sandbar. However, it was windy and quite cold that day, so I refrained from snorkeling. But a sea turtle came really close, approaching the people who were snorkeling, as if it were swimming alongside them. I captured that moment from the boat, and it was an incredibly valuable experience that left me very impressed.

とにかく海が綺麗。ワイキキビーチとはまた違って、白いサンドバーには是非行ってみるべき。ただ、風もあり、しかもその日は寒かったので、シュノーケルは遠慮してしまいました。が、ウミガメが本当に近くまでやってきて、シュノーケル体験をしている人たちの所へ行き、まるで一緒に泳いでいるかのように目の前まで来てくれました。私はそれをボートの上から撮影しましたが、大変貴重な体験をする事ができ、大感激でした。

This is my fourth time participating. This time I joined alone. No matter how many times I participate, this tour is the best. The staff's service is excellent, and I can enjoy myself throughout. Swimming with wild dolphins, seeing sea turtles, eating hamburgers, and dancing the hula. It's very luxurious.

4回目の参加です。今回は1人で参加しました。何度参加してもこのツアーは最高です。スタッフの方の対応がとてもよく、終始楽しむことができます。野生のイルカと泳ぎ、海ガメを見て、ハンバーガー食べてフラダンスを踊る。とても贅沢です。

The sea was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff were fun, which was great. I thought it would be convenient to prepare a waterproof camera in advance (you can buy one there). It was disappointing that I could only see the turtles from a distance. I was able to see them up close when I went to the North Shore.

海もきれいで、ごはんもおいしくて、スタッフの方も楽しくてよかったです。あらかじめ防水用のカメラを用意しておくと便利かなと思いました。（中で買えます）
カメが意外と遠目に見るだけだったのが残念。ノースショアに行った時の方が間近にみれました。

I joined the tour hoping to swim with dolphins, but unfortunately, the weather was not favorable. The waves were high, and it rained occasionally, making it quite cold.

Fortunately, when we reached the dolphin point, we spotted a pod of wild dolphins, and cheers erupted on the boat. As we entered the water and approached the dolphins, they swiftly swam past us. The dolphins were so fast, and it was just a fleeting moment, but it was exhilarating! After confirming that everyone had seen the dolphins, we got back on the boat, and once again, we chased after them. The captain offered, "Shall we go in again?" but due to the cold, no one was eager to raise their hands.

After enjoying delicious cheeseburgers made by the captain, we went snorkeling. We spotted whales in the distance a few times during our journey, but unfortunately, I could only see their spouts.

Because of the high waves, we snorkeled at a point inside the breakwater near the port, but the water was cold and murky due to the rain, so we couldn't enjoy it fully. However, we did manage to see several types of fish, sea urchins, and a large school of slender fish that looked like saury.

After getting off the boat, we had a hula dance lesson at a park near the port. While staff member Yuka asked on the bus, "Shall we cancel because of the rain?" miraculously, the sky suddenly cleared. We wrapped pareos around our waists, adorned our heads and wrists with leis, and had a fun lesson under the guidance of the hula teacher. The music was played by a ukulele player who resembled Hiro from Yasuda Circus. There was also an explanation of hula tools, allowing us to experience Hawaiian culture.

The staff on today's tour were fantastic. Yuka, our caretaker, was charming and kind, with great attention to detail. Captain John was very generous, putting three lucky cheeseburgers on our plates. The two local boys were also a lot of fun. DJ Kekoa resembled Taka from Taka and Toshi, full of mischief, and was skilled at playing the ukulele and singing. The tall and young Patrick was an excellent dancer.

I would love to go back and meet them and the dolphins again on a sunny day.

For those participating, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

イルカと泳げることを期待して参加したツアーですが、天候に恵まれず、波は高く、雨が時々降って寒かったです。

幸い、イルカポイントに達すると野生のイルカの群れを発見、船内に歓声があがりました。
海に入ってイルカの群れに近づくと、海中をイルカの群れがサーッと横切って行きました。
イルカのスピードが速くて、ほんの一瞬のことでしたが、感激！
全員がイルカを見られたことを確認して船に上がり、再び、船はイルカを追いかけました。
船長の「もう一度入る？」というオファーがありましたが、寒さのため、誰も積極的に手を上げません。

船長が作ったおいしいチーズバーガーをいただいた後はシュノーケリング。
寄港途中に何度かクジラが遠くに見えたようですが、残念ながら、私は潮吹きしか確認できませんでした。

波が高かったので、港近くの防波堤の内側のポイントでシュノーケルしましたが、水が冷たかったし、雨の影響で水が濁っていて十分に楽しめませんでした。
でも、何種類かの魚やウニ、サヨリみたいな細い魚の大群は確認できました。

船から降りた後、港そばの公園でフラダンス講習。
「雨なのでやめますか？」とバスの中でスタッフのゆかさんが問いかけている間に、不思議なことに突如青空に。
パレオを腰に巻き、頭と手首にレイをつけ、フラの先生の指導で楽しいレッスンです。
演奏は安田サーカスのヒロ君似のウクレレ。
フラの道具の説明もあり、ハワイアン・カルチャーにふれることができました。

今日のツアー、スタッフがとってもよかったです。
お世話係のゆかさんはとってもチャーミングでやさしく、気配り十分。
船長ジョンさんはチーズバーガーに当たりを3つ入れてくれるなどサービス精神たっぷり。
二人のロコボーイも楽しいです。
DJケコアはタカアンドトシのタカ似で、茶目っ気たっぷりでウクレレや歌も上手。
長身で若いパトリックはダンスがとっても上手。

天気のいい時にまた再び彼らとイルカに会いに行きたいです。

参加されるみなさん、酔い止め薬の服用をお勧めします。

The day started with heavy rain from the previous day, and it was still raining quite a bit on the day of the tour. The tour company even called to ask if we wanted to cancel, but we believed it would clear up and decided to go, and that was the right choice! As we were on the boat heading to the sandbar, the rain stopped, and for a brief moment, we even saw some sunshine! Many people canceled that day, so the tour had a small number of participants, which made it feel like a private experience, and we really enjoyed it. Standing in the middle of the ocean at the sandbar felt very strange and magical!

The barbecue on the boat was delicious, we spotted some turtles, and even though I was nervous about snorkeling for the first time, it was a lot of fun! The staff were all really nice and amazing! I highly recommend this tour!

この日は前日から激しい雨が降っていて当日もかなり雨が降っていてツアーの会社からもキャンセルするかの電話があったのですが、晴れることを信じてツアーに望んだんですが正解でした！船に乗ってサンドバーに向かっていると雨がやんで一瞬だったけど日差しも見えました！この日はキャンセルした人が多く、少数人数でのツアーだったので貸切状態でとっても満喫できました。サンドバーは海の中心に立っているみたいですごく不思議な感じがしますよ！
船の上のバーベキューもおいしかったし、カメも発見出来たし、初めてのシュノーケリングも緊張したけど楽しかったです！
スタッフの人達もみんないい人で最高です！
おススメのツアーです！