All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Despite it being the rainy season, it didn't rain on the day we participated. However, the temperature wasn't very high, so it was a bit chilly. I can't really recommend this time of year, especially since it often rains. That said, going out on a yacht was completely different from enjoying the sea at the beach, and it felt great. I also tried snorkeling for the first time in my life, and the staff were very kind, which made me feel safe participating. I was able to see many beautiful fish near the coral.

雨季にも関わらず、私たちが参加した日は雨は降りませんでした＾＾
でも、気温はあまり高くなかったので、肌寒かったです＾＾；
特に雨のよく降る今の時期はあまりお勧めできません。
とはいえ、ヨットで沖に出るのは、ビーチで海を楽しむのとは全然違って、気持ちよかったです☆
そして、人生初のシュノーケリングに挑戦しましたが、スタッフの方もとっても親切で、安心して参加できました♪
サンゴの近くのきれいなお魚もたくさん見ることができました＾＾

Recently, I participated with my family. The sandbar had seawater up to about my knees, and it looked very different from the photos. I think it would be better to check the tide schedules to avoid disappointment. Since December is the rainy season, it rained on the day of our visit, and the wind was strong; when we got out of the water, my daughter's lips were purple and trembling. Since there are no changing facilities, I recommend bringing warm clothes. Unfortunately, we only had a little time for snorkeling, and I wished we could have taken it a bit slower. We did see the sea turtles properly! The staff were all kind and friendly. Next time, I want to check the timing and participate again.

先日、家族と参加させていただきました。サンドバーは膝下位まで海水があり、写真の感じとは全然ちがいます。潮の満ち引きをよく調べて行った方ががっかり感はなくてすむと思います。12月は雨期ということもあり当日は雨が降ったり、風も強く海から上がった時は娘の唇は紫色で震えていました。着替えをできないので暖かい服を持って行かれた方がいいと思います。シュノーケルの時間がほんの少ししかなくて残念でした。もうちょっとゆっくりしたかったです。うみがめはちゃんと見られましたよ！スタッフの方々はみなさん親切でいい感じでした。今度は時期を調べて、もう一度参加したいです。

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon and participated in this tour. As a result, we had the amazing experience of swimming with many dolphins, fish, and sea turtles. We were picked up at the hotel at 6:10 AM. Although it was a bit early, it allowed us to schedule activities in the afternoon, making the most of our day.

The tour guide, who introduced himself as the student council president, was very friendly and fun, building excitement for the tour that was about to begin. For breakfast, we had malasadas at Leonard's. The freshly made, warm malasadas were chewy and incredibly delicious. It seems that it's a famous shop with long lines, but since it's located a bit away from Waikiki, I was happy it was included in the tour.

Upon arriving at the harbor, we met the captain and other crew members. After receiving various explanations, we offered a prayer song to the sea. It was cold that day, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. We went to the point where the dolphins were, and finally entered the water. We were lucky to encounter over 50 dolphins, which was the most seen in the past month. The excitement of seeing wild dolphins is something I can't express in my poor writing, so I definitely encourage everyone to experience it for themselves.

After that, we snorkeled, feeding fish bread and swimming with sea turtles. Although the waves were high that day and we didn't participate, it seems that paddle surfing and sea kayaking are also enjoyable options. After finishing our water activities, we had lunch on the boat. The captain made delicious cheeseburgers. After lunch, there was a Hawaiian live performance with the crew's ukulele, which was very moving.

We finished with everyone dancing the hula! It was just the best. The crew members were also very friendly and wonderful people. I definitely want to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.

新婚旅行でハワイに来ましたので参加させていただきました。
結果、たくさんのイルカや魚そしてウミガメと泳ぐことが出来て最高な経験ができました。
朝6時10分にホテルにてピックアップ。
朝が少し早いですけど午後に予定も入れられるので1日を有意義に使えます。
生徒会長と名乗る添乗員さんがとても気さくで楽しい方で、これから始まるツアーのワクワク感をあおられます。
朝ごはんにレナーズでマラサダをいただきます。出来たての温かいマラサダはモチモチでとても美味しかったです。有名店で行列も出来るらしいのですが、ワイキキから少し離れたところにあり、なかなか行く機会がないのでツアーに組み込まれているとうれしいです。
港に到着し船長さんや他のクルーの方々と合流します。
いろいろと説明を受け、海に祈りの歌をささげます。
この日は寒かったので10ドルでウエットスーツをレンタルしました。
イルカが居るポイントまで行き、いよいよ海に入ります。
ここ1ヶ月で一番たくさん居たとのことで50頭以上のイルカに遭うことができました。これは本当にラッキーでした。
野生のイルカを見れた感動は私のつたない文章では伝えることは出来ないので是非、実際体験していただきたいです。
その後はシュノーケリングで魚にパンをあげたり、ウミガメと一緒に泳いだりしました。
この日は波が高く私達は行いませんでしたが、パドルサーフィンやシーカヤックも楽しめるそうです。
これで海でのアクティビティは終了で、後は船上でランチをいただきます。ランチは船長さん手作りのチーズバーガーでとても美味しかったです。ランチの後はクルーの方のウクレレでのハワイアンライブもあり、とても感動的でした。
最後はみんなでフラダンスを踊りフィニッシュ！
もう最高です。
クルーの皆さんもとても気さくで楽しく素晴らしい方々でした。
次にハワイに来たときも是非参加したいと思います。

Dolphin University and Junior High School were recommended for those who want to focus on dolphins, but since I have a weak stomach, I was worried about the restroom situation. I decided on the university because the boat has a restroom. In the end, I didn't use it, but just knowing it was there made me feel more comfortable.

At 6:10 AM, we gathered in the dim light and drizzle. It was too early, and I wasn't feeling great, so I started with some anxiety. Along the way, we stopped at Leonard's to try the popular malasadas. I was unsure if I could eat, but the student council president, our guide, quickly noticed and brought me a takeout bag from the shop.

Upon arriving at the harbor, the rain had stopped, and we were treated to clear skies and a rainbow. Dolphins are said to be attracted to fun people. We learned tips on how to play with the dolphins, and then it was time to head into the sea! Although I can't swim well, those who struggle with swimming went first into the water. The muscular crew members entered the sea ahead of us, which was reassuring. As long as I held onto the crew's float, I had no worries about swimming. Plus, being close to the crew meant I could quickly get updates on the dolphins' location, which was a lucky bonus.

Now, about the dolphins—I was amazed. I never expected to swim so close to them. There were so many! According to our guide, this was the largest group that had come in the past few months. Lucky me! It truly felt like a dream experience. As we returned to the boat and moved to the next snorkeling spot, dolphins swam alongside us, showing off their spins. Dolphins are really adorable.

During snorkeling, I swam with turtles. The waves were high that day, so it was suggested to skip paddleboarding and kayaking, allowing us to enjoy snorkeling for a long time. When I returned to the boat, there were unlimited warm tea and snacks available. I actually got seasick while snorkeling. Just as I was thinking, "Oh no, this might be bad," the student council president noticed and chatted with me so much that I forgot I was feeling sick.

On the way back on the boat, we enjoyed a ukulele live performance and hula dancing from the crew. Listening to the ukulele while taking in the magnificent scenery was wonderful. The singing was so good that I was captivated. As for the hula dancing, before going, I thought, "I'm not into dancing..."

イルカ大学と中学、イルカをメインにしたい方は中学がオススメってくちこみだったのですが、腸が弱い私はトイレが心配。
大学の船にはトイレが付いているってんで、大学に決めました。
結局トイレは利用しなかったのですが、あると無いじゃ気持ちが違うんで。

早朝６：１０、まだ薄暗く霧雨の中の集合。
朝早すぎて体調もいまいち。不安な中のスタートでした。
途中レナーズで人気のマラサダを食べます。
私は食べれる気がせずに、どうしよう…と思っていたら
ガイドの生徒会長さんがすぐに気づいてくれて、お店の方にお持ち帰りの袋をもらってきてくれました。

港へ到着。
降っていた雨もいつのまにか止んで、晴天＆虹のおまけつきです。
イルカは楽しい人に寄ってくるそうです。
そんなイルカと楽しく遊ぶコツなどを教えてもらい、いざ海へ！
私はかなづちなのですが、かなづちの人は先頭で海へ。
マッチョなクルーの方が先に海へ入って待っていてくれるので安心です。
クルーの方の浮き輪につかまっていれば泳ぎに不安があっても問題ありません。
しかもクルーの側にいた方がイルカの位置をすぐに教えてもらえてラッキーです。

で、肝心のイルカですが
びっくりしました。
こんなに近くで一緒に泳げるとは思っていませんでした。
しかも凄いたくさん！
ガイドさん曰く、この数ヶ月で一番たくさんの群れが来てくれたそうです。
ラッキー！
本当に夢のような体験です。
船にあがり、次のシュノーケルスポットへ移動するときにも
イルカが船と並走し、スピンを見せてくれたり、
イルカって本当に可愛いですね。

シュノーケルでは亀と一緒に泳ぎました。
この日は波が高く、パドルボードとカヤックはやめたほうがいいかも…ということで長い時間シュノーケルが楽しめました。
疲れて船に戻ると、暖かいお茶とスナック菓子が食べ放題？でした。
実はシュノーケルで酔ってしまった私。
あ、やばいかも？と思っていたところ、これまた生徒会長さんが気づいてくれて、
たくさん話かけてくれたので、いつの間にか酔っていることを忘れてました。

帰りの船の中では
クルーの方のウクレレライブとフラダンス。
壮大な景色を見ながら聴くウクレレ。
歌も上手すぎて聞き惚れます。
フラダンスも、行く前は「俺はダンスとか一

The sea was beautiful, and I got to see sea turtles, it was the best!

海も綺麗だし、海カメも見れたし最高でした！

It was disappointing that it was cloudy and cold, but it was a place I definitely wanted to visit in Hawaii, so I was very happy. When we arrived at the port, they handed out malasadas, which was unexpected and made me happy. The water level was about calf-deep, and it was a beautiful sea. Since it was our honeymoon, I wanted to order a DVD, but I didn't because of the cloudy weather, which was a shame. If I can go again, I definitely want to go on a sunny day! The sea turtles were around the boat the whole time and were so cute! Also, they were selling underwater cameras for $20 on the boat, but I could have bought one for a bit cheaper if I had purchased it in advance, so that was a mistake. The Japanese staff lady was funny and cute!

曇り空で寒かったのが残念でしたが、ハワイに行ったら絶対に行きたい場所だったのでとてもよかったです。
港に着いたときにマサラダが配られて、思いがけなかったので嬉しかったです。
水位はふくらはぎ下くらいで、きれいな海でした。
ハネムーンだったのでＤＶＤも頼みたかったけど、曇り空が残念だったので頼みませんでした。
次回行けたら、ぜひ晴れた日に行きたいです！
ウミガメがずっと船の周りにいてくれてとれもかわいかった！
あと、船の上で水中カメラを20ドルで売ってくれましたが、前もって買っておけばもう少し安く買えたので、失敗でした。
日本人スタッフのお姉さんが面白くて、かわいかったです♪

This is my fifth time in Hawaii, but it was my first time participating in this tour! I had no idea such a wonderful place existed! Since I tend to get seasick, I was a bit anxious, but I took some motion sickness medication beforehand and it was totally fine! I was worried about whether the turtles would show up for turtle watching, but I ended up seeing four turtles! The guide was also Japanese, and he was very clear and entertaining☆ The snacks were more than just light bites; they were substantial! Unlimited refills made it the best☆ And the sandbar! It was so beautiful that I couldn't help but scream (laughs). Eating and taking photos in such a lovely place was amazing and became a treasure for me! I was moved to see a wild turtle swimming around the boat at the sandbar! It seemed friendly and didn't leave the area around the boat! It was so cute! I also had a DVD made for $45, which was a slideshow with background music that felt like something you’d see at a wedding, and I’m very satisfied with it!

However, I think it gets cold in winter with the water being chilly and the wind being strong, so a jacket is definitely necessary! But when the sun is out, it feels warm☆ This is a tour I want to go on every time I visit Hawaii! I want to participate again next year!

HAWAIIは５回目ですが初めて参加しました！
こんな素敵な場所があったなんて知りませんでした！
船酔いするタイプなので、少し不安でしたが、いちよ酔い止めを飲んでおいたら全然大丈夫でした！
タートルウォッチングも亀さん達が出てきてくれるか心配でしたがなんと４匹もの亀さんとご対面できました！
ガイドさんも日本人の方で、わかりやすくとても面白かったです☆
軽食も軽食どころか、ガッツリ！
おかわり自由で最高でした☆
そしてなんといってもサンドバー！
あまりにも美しくて悲鳴をあげてしまいました（笑）
あんな素敵な場所でのご飯や、写真撮影は最高で、宝物になりました！
サンドバーに浮かぶ船の周りを泳いでる一匹の野生の亀さんがいて感動しました！
人懐っこいらしく船の周りからはなれませんでした！とってもカワイイかったです！
45$でDVDも作っていただきました！結婚式で流れそうなBGM有りのスライドショーのDVDでとても満足しています！

ただ冬の時期に行くと水が冷たかったり風が強く寒いと思うので上着は絶対必要です！
でも、太陽が出ていると温かいです☆
HAWAIIに行ったら毎回行きたいツアーです！
また来年も参加したいです！

I had a truly wonderful time participating in this tour. The attention to detail from the Japanese guide made me feel 130% satisfied as a tour participant.
1) Punctuality
2) There were six participants, but the guide's awareness of each participant underwater was impressive. When I accidentally swallowed some seawater and felt a bit uncomfortable, the staff quickly noticed and asked for a tube and support for me, which was really helpful.
3) No wasted time.
4) The guide shared some of their favorite spots on the Big Island.
While these points may seem simple, I believe they are important aspects of any tour. The support from such a wonderful guide made for a fun experience and will definitely lead to repeat visits.

このツア−に参加して本当に素敵な時間を過ごせました。
日本人ガイドの方のきめ細やかな対応は、ツア−参加者として満足度130％でした。
1）時間に正確
2）６名参加でしたが、水中での各参加者への目配りが凄い
　と思いました。私が海水を飲んで少し苦しかったら、すぐ　にわかったらしくボ−トのスタッフにﾁｭ−ﾌﾞの棒と私への　ｻﾎﾟ-ﾄを頼んでくれて本当に助かりました。
3）無駄な時間を持たない。
4）自分がハワイ島で気に入っている場所を教えてくれた。
　簡単では、有りますが上記の件は、ツア-では大事なこと　だと思います。素晴らしいガイドの方にｻﾎﾟ-ﾄした頂いたﾂ　ｱ-は、楽しい時間となり又リピ-タ-につながります。

　　　

At the first spot, we couldn't see many dolphins, but when we moved to the second spot and got into the water, a surprising large group swam right in front of us. The cheeseburger we had on the boat was also delicious.

始めのポイントではイルカをあまり見ることが出来なかったが二回目のポイントに移動してもらい海に入るとびっくりするくらい大群が目の前を泳いでくれた。　船の上で食べたチーズバーガーもおいしかったです

It was the best Hawaii, where I got to meet a lot of dolphins and also turtles!

イルカにいっぱいあえて、カメにもあえて最高のハワイでした！！

This was my second time participating, and I was very happy that the same crew members remembered me from the last time!

Although I couldn't swim very close to the dolphins this time, I really enjoyed watching the crew's hula dance.

It was a bit disappointing that the pineapple didn't come out...

I would love to join this tour again!

２回目の参加でしたが前回と同じクルーの方が覚えていてくれたことがとてもうれしかったです！

今回はイルカとあまり近くで泳げませんでしたがクルーの方のフラも見れたりとても楽しめました★

パイナップルがでてこなかったのはちょっと残念でしたが･･･

また参加したいツアーです！

Six months ago, I participated in this tour with my daughter and was deeply moved, so this time I joined with friends. Last time, I wrote about the port's restroom and my concerns about snorkeling, but this time, six months later, everything has been perfectly improved, and I was moved by that as well.

If I could make one more request, I think it would be safer and more reassuring to be able to borrow water shoes during snorkeling.

This time, the tide was low, and I was able to walk in water up to my shins. The scenery of Jurassic Park is breathtaking no matter how many times I see it.

半年前に娘とこのツアーに参加して感動をして、今度は友達と参加しました。
前回、港のトイレのことや、シュノーケリングの不安を書き込みしましたが、半年後の今回は、どれも完璧に改善されていて、それにも感動しました。
もう一つお願いできれば、シュノーケリングのときにウォーターシューズも貸し出してもらえるとより安全に安心してシュノーケリングが出来ると思います。

今回は潮もよく引いていて、すねのところまでの水かさでウォーキングできました。
ジェラシックパークの風景も何度見ても感動です。

The sea was a bit deep and cold, which was disappointing, but I was very satisfied with the fantastical beauty of the ocean. Next time, I would like to do some research on the tides before participating.

少し海が深くて寒くて残念でしたがとても幻想的な海で満足しています。でも次回は満潮干潮などの事前調べをして参加したいですね。

The sea was a bit deep and cold, which was disappointing, but I was very satisfied with the fantastical beauty of the ocean. Next time, I would like to do some research on the tides beforehand and participate.

少し海が深くて寒くて残念でしたがとても幻想的な海で満足しています。でも次回は満潮干潮などの事前調べをして参加したいですね。

This was my son's first snuba experience and he loved it. He's 9 and didn't have any trouble. The guide, Jamie, was awesome.

The crew, especially Captain John, was also great. We even spotted some whale during the excursion.

I'd recommend it to anyone.

I participated with three female friends who are also golf buddies on November 30.

Since it was the first experience for me and another friend, we were a bit nervous, but we were able to enjoy it without any worries.

On this day, we were lucky enough to have a pod of dolphins come into the bay, so we could snorkel there without moving and saw the dolphins over and over again.

The water was incredibly clear, and the dolphins swam in groups, diving deep and then coming up to the surface, jumping right in front of us, which was so exciting. Even though we couldn't catch up, we couldn't help but chase after them in excitement. I even saw a baby dolphin swimming while nursing from its mother. I can't count how many times I ended up swallowing seawater from excitement... (laughs) Even now, just remembering it brings back those emotions.

That said, we were very grateful to our guide, Mr. Nawata. While we were in the water, he constantly made sure we were safe as we swam around excitedly, sometimes diving to take pictures of the dolphins, taking pictures of us, and pulling us in the direction where the dolphins were likely to come...

The beautiful gradient of the sea color at the beach that Mr. Nawata recommended on the way back was also breathtaking.

There are many similar tours, but we all agreed that we were glad to have participated in Mr. Nawata's tour!

　ゴルフ友達女３人組で１１月３０日に参加しました。　

私ともう一人は初体験だったので、少し緊張してたのですが不安なく楽しむことができました。

この日はラッキーなことに、入江にイルカの群れが来てたので、移動することなく　ずっとそこで　シュノーケリングでき　何度も何度も　イルカたちを見ました。　

海の中はすごい透明で、群れで泳いでるイルカたちが　深く潜っていき、それから海面に上がってきて、目の前でジャンプしたり、と　大興奮でした。　　追いつくはずもないのに、思わず夢中で追いかけてしまいます。
赤ちゃんイルカがお母さんのおっぱいを飲みながら泳いでいるのも見ました。
興奮して叫んで何度海水を飲んだことか・・（笑）
今思い出しても　あの感動が甦ります。

それにしても　ガイドの縄田さんにはお世話になりました。
海に入ってる時は、上記のように興奮して泳ぎ回ってる私達に絶えず気をつけてくれ、時には　潜ってイルカの写真をとったり、私達の写真をとってくれたり、イルカの来そうな方向に引っ張って行ってくれたり・・
帰りに連れて行ってくれた、縄田さんお薦めのビーチのグラデーションの美しい海の色も感動ものでした。

同じようなツアーはたくさんありますが、この縄田さんのツアーに参加してよかった！と全員一致しました。

The weather was bad, and the seawater was up to my knees, but it was a good experience. The snorkeling was fun even though the water was murky, as there were lots of fish. The sea was very beautiful.

お天気が悪く膝くらいまで海水がありましたが良い経験になりました。
シュノーケリングも海は濁っていましたがお魚がたくさんいて楽しかったです。
海はとてもきれいでした。

I participated alone this time, but there were two pairs of women as well. Additionally, there were two Japanese guides, which made me feel secure while enjoying snorkeling and snuba.

As for seasickness, I took some motion sickness medication just before departure, but I didn't feel sick and was able to enjoy myself. Regarding the water temperature, it can be quite cold during this season, so I recommend renting a wetsuit. I wore a swimsuit underneath and put on a wetsuit over it, but I still started to feel cold, so it was a race against time.

I was able to see two sea turtles up close, which was very enjoyable. There were also many fish swimming around, and some people even saw a manta ray. The breakfast and lunch on the boat were delicious, and I was satisfied with the tour since I could enjoy beer and Mai Tai on the way back.

Snuba is an optional activity, and for some reason, only the five of us Japanese signed up for it. It was quite fun as you can dive down about 3 meters, so I recommend it. Thank you very much to the two female guides!

私は今回一人での参加だったのですが、他に女性のペアが二組いらっしゃいました。また、日本人ガイドの方も二人いらっしゃったので安心してシュノーケリングとスヌーバを楽しむことができました。

船酔いについては念のため酔い止めを出発するあたりで飲んでおきましたが、酔うことはなく楽しむことができました。次に水温ですが、この時期はけっこう冷たいのでボディースーツ？をレンタルすることをおすすめします。私は水着上下を着ていて、その上にボディースーツを着用しましたが、それでもだんだんと身体が冷えてきたので時間との戦いです。

ウミガメは二匹を間近で見ることができてとても楽しかったです。魚もたくさん泳いでいましたし、マンタを見れた方もいたそうです。船上での朝食とランチも美味しくいただきましたし、帰りはビールやＭＡＩ−ＴＡＩを飲めたので満足できるツアーでした。

スヌーバはオプションで、申し込んだのはどういうわけか私達日本人５名だけでした。３ｍくらい下まで潜れるのでけっこう楽しかったですしおすすめですよ。
お二人の女性ガイドの方、大変ありがとうございました！

On the day of the event, due to strong winds, we couldn't go to Molokini Island and were taken to a different spot. I felt reassured that the staff spoke Japanese from the hotel pickup. I thought it might be cold, but after borrowing a wetsuit, we were ready to go! The staff member, Takako, was very helpful, especially since most of us were beginners. At the second spot, we encountered sea turtles, which was very satisfying. The water temperature was not as low as I expected, and I had a wonderful time swimming with many fish. Although the activities depend on the weather, we were taken to two spots, and we had plenty of time at each, so it really felt like we swam a lot. I had a blister on my foot from traveling, so I couldn't wear fins, but the staff provided precise instructions about safety, which I greatly appreciated. I had snorkeling experience in Australia before, but thanks to Takako, I had a really enjoyable time this time. Looking back, I wish I had borrowed a camera; it would have been nice to have more information on how to take pictures during the camera rental explanation. I was worried about dropping it, so I didn't borrow one, but now I regret not doing so. The big cookies and the hamburgers cooked on the boat were delicious, and I would love to experience this again. Thank you!

11/27当日は、強風で結局モロキニ島には行けず違うスポットへ案内してもらいました。ホテルのピックアップから日本語の通じるスタッフの方で安心でした。寒いかなと思いましたが、ウエットスーツを借り、いざ！　スタッフのTAKAKOさん、ほぼ初心者ぞろいだったと思うのですが、いろいろ細かく教えて下さりありがとうございました。二番目のスポットではウミガメとも遭遇でき、大満足。思ったより水温も低くなく、たくさんのお魚たちとランデブーいたしました。その日の天候に左右されるアクティビティーですが、二か所のスポットへ連れて行って頂き、各々の時間も充分だったので、「泳いだー」って感じでした。旅行中足にできた靴ずれで足ひれがつけられなかったのですが、足ひれがないと流されるからと的確な指示を下さり、安全に留意頂き大変お世話になりました。以前オーストラリアでシュノーケリングの経験がありましたが、今回のTAKAKOさんのおかげで、とっても楽しく過ごせました。あとになってみると、カメラを借りておけばよかったなと思いました、カメラのレンタルの説明の時に撮り方（きっと簡単なんでしょうけれど）とか、どんな写真が撮れるかとかもう少し教えてもらえたらよかったかな、借りて落っことしちゃったら困るかななんて考えて借りませんでしたが、やっぱり借りとけばよかったなと後悔しきり。おっきなクッキーや船上で焼いてくれたハンバーガーも美味しかったです、また体験したいです、ありがとう！

My wife made the reservation, and we participated.

We departed the hotel on the "Always Positive" bus and had malasadas for breakfast. After about an hour of driving, we reached the ocean.

During the bus ride, "Tori-chan" provided detailed explanations on how to use the snorkeling equipment. It was early in the morning, so we were a bit sleepy, but it's best to pay attention to the instructions on the way.

As soon as we arrived at the ocean, we boarded the boat. There were a lot of participants that day, and it was just enough space for everyone to sit. The area for storing luggage wasn't very spacious, so it's better not to bring unnecessary items.

Wet suits can be rented for $10. It was a bit cloudy that day, but the sun occasionally shone through. I didn't rent a wet suit, and it was fine.

For those who are not good swimmers, the staff had a float with a rope that they used to swim with, and they could hold on to it for support, so even those who are anxious can feel safe!

That day, we encountered a lot of dolphins! I desperately took photos. I brought a disposable underwater camera. The staff also took pictures from various angles, which you can purchase later.

After swimming with many dolphins, we moved to another location.

There, we went snorkeling and paddle surfing while watching turtles and fish.

Tired participants can take a break on the boat while enjoying snacks.

It's a very rich tour, but since it's only half a day, you can schedule other activities in the afternoon. On the way back, everyone was fast asleep, recharging for the afternoon.

I've been to Hawaii several times, but it was my first experience seeing wild dolphins and turtles up close, which was a wonderful experience.

I highly recommend it!

妻が予約し、参加しました。

『いつも前向き号』でホテルを出発し、朝ごはんのマラサダ。
そこから１時間ほど走って海へ。

バスの中では『トリちゃん』がシュノーケリングに必要なアイテムの使い方等詳しく説明してくれます。
朝早いので眠いところですが、行きのバスはしっかり説明聞いたほうがいいですよ。


海につくとすぐに船に乗船。
この日は参加人数が多く、ギリギリみんな座れる感じでした。
荷物を置くところはあまり広くないので、余計な荷物は持っていかないほうがいいかと思います。

ウエットスーツは１０ドルでレンタルできます。
この日は少し曇っていましたが、時々太陽も照りつけ、ウエットスーツを借りませんでしたが大丈夫でした。

泳ぎが苦手な人は、スタッフの方が紐のついた浮き輪（？）を持って泳いで、それに捕まって引っ張ってもらっていましたので、不安な方も大丈夫ですよ！


この日はとてもたくさんのイルカに遭遇！
必死で写真をとりました。
私は使い捨ての水中カメラを持参していきました。
スタッフの方もいろんな角度から写真を撮ってくれて、後からそれを購入することもできます。

たくさんのイルカと泳いだあとは別の場所に移動。

そこでカメや魚を見ながらシュノーケリングとパドルサーフィン。

疲れた人は船の上でおやつを食べながら休憩できます。

とても濃い内容のツアーですが、半日だけなので午後は他の予定を入れられます。
帰りのバスはみんな爆睡して午後の体力を蓄えていましたよ。

ハワイには何度かきていますが、野生のイルカやカメを間近で見れたのは初めてで、とてもいい経験になりました。

とてもおすすめです！

This tour, which is popular for the high probability of encountering dolphins, has some reviews mentioning, "I didn't see any."

I was wondering if the weather would be good on the day I participate and if I would get to meet the dolphins...

It seems that if you don't meet the dolphins, you can try again on another day, but since my trip was only four nights and six days long, I had other plans filling up the other days. I was in a situation where I had to rely on this day!!!

On the day of the tour, the pickup was at 6:20 AM while it was still dark outside. Since my hotel was the last pickup, those staying at other hotels must have had even earlier pickups!

But since we would be diving into the ocean, I didn't need to do my makeup, and it was fine if my hair was messy, so even those who aren't morning people can manage (laughs).

After eating Leonard's malasadas, we headed straight to the ocean. While listening to various information on the boat, we arrived at the spot where the dolphins were!

Nervously entering the water and looking down, I was shocked by how deep it was!!!

I panicked but held onto my husband until I got used to it. A few minutes later, the dolphins appeared!! There were even baby dolphins!

Before I knew it, I encountered an astonishingly large group of dolphins!!!

They swam very close to me, and at one point, I felt like I was mixed in with the pod! I really thought I might bump into one!

I could also hear the adorable sounds of the dolphins underwater.

On that day, there were said to be over 100 dolphins. After that, we also saw turtles and some really beautiful tropical fish.

It was truly an amazing tour! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely want to participate in this tour.

イルカ先生とかなりの確率で遭遇できると人気のこのツアー。
しかし体験談を見ていると『見れませんでした』とゆう書き込みもチラホラ・・・

自分が参加する日は天気がいいのか、そしてイルカ先生に会えるのか・・・

もしイルカ先生に会えなかったら別の日にリベンジできることになっているようですが、なにせ４泊６日の短い旅行で、別の日はすべて他の予定で埋まっており。
この日にかけるしかない！！！とゆう状態でした。

当日は朝まだ外が暗い６：２０のピックアップ。
それでも私の滞在していたホテルは一番最後のピックアップだったので、他のホテルに滞在していた方たちはもっともっと早い時間のピックアップだったんでしょうねーー！

でもどうせ海に潜るのでメイクもしなくてオッケーだし、髪も寝癖あってもオッケーなので、朝が苦手な人でもなんとかなっちゃいますよ（笑）


レナーズのマラサダを食べ早速海へ。
船の上でイロイロと話を聞いたりしているうちにイルカ先生のいるスポットに到着♪

恐る恐る海に入って下を見ると・・・



深！！！！！




焦りましたがなれるまで主人につかまってました。
数分後、すぐにイルカ先生登場！！
子供のイルカちゃんもいましたよ！

そうこうしているうちに驚くほどのイルカ先生の大群に遭遇！！！

すぐ近くを泳いでくれて、一瞬自分がイルカの群れの中に混ざっちゃってる時までありました！！
ほんと、ぶつかるかと思ったー！


水の中ではかわいらしいイルカ先生の鳴き声も聞こえました。


この日は１００匹以上のイルカ先生がいたそうです。
その後はカメさんにも会えたし、とってもきれいな熱帯魚も見れました。

ほんとに感動したツアーでしたー！！
またハワイに行く機会があったら是非参加したいツアーです。

It was my first dolphin tour, and it was great! I want to go again!

初めてのイルカツアーでしたが、よかった！
又行きたいー！

It was early in the morning, but everything was so enjoyable that I forgot about my sleepiness! The staff were friendly and seemed to prioritize making everyone have a good time, which impressed me.

Seeing wild dolphins up close and being able to enter the sea with them was like a dream come true. The hula was also fun!

Thank you!

朝早くからでしたが
全てが楽しくて眠気なんか忘れるほどでした！
スタッフのかたも気さくでみんなを楽しませる
ことを1番に考えているのだなと感心しました。

野生のイルカを生で見ることができ、一緒の海に入ることができたのは夢のような時間でした。
フラも楽しかったです！

ありがとう！

To sum it up, I was disappointed that we didn't encounter any dolphins this time.

According to the guide, who has been working for 9 years, this was only the second time they haven't encountered dolphins. They mentioned that previously, they had only one instance of not seeing dolphins. Simply calculating the probability, there's about a 0.1% chance of not encountering dolphins. Conversely, there's about a 99.9% chance of encountering them. <<No encounters 2 times ÷ (5 days a week x 4 weeks x 12 months x 9 years) x 100% = Probability of not encountering 0.09%>>

Therefore, generally speaking, you can expect to encounter dolphins, so there's no need to worry about that. Additionally, if you don't encounter dolphins, you can participate for free next time.

Regardless of whether you encounter dolphins or not, this tour will create wonderful memories for active individuals. However, for those who want to relax on vacation in Hawaii or are prone to seasickness, it might be a bit of a bitter experience.

Here's a brief overview of the tour process. The meeting point is where you will be picked up from your accommodation. The time is very early, around 6:10 AM. I believe the time may vary slightly depending on the season (I participated in December). During the journey, you will have a complimentary piece of fried bread. Also, the Japanese guide will engage the participants with conversation to boost their spirits. It takes about an hour to reach the harbor where the boat is docked.

As soon as we arrive at the harbor, we board the boat. If anyone needs to use the restroom, they can use the boat's restroom, which is not very clean. We search for dolphins, and if we find them, we swim together. This time, since we didn't find any, we went snorkeling where there were fish and sea turtles. If there's extra time, you can try paddleboarding or kayaking. We have a hamburger lunch on the boat, and we finish with everyone dancing on the way back. The tour ends around 1 PM.

結果から言うと、今回はイルカに遭遇できず残念でした。

9年間務めているガイドによると、これまでに1回だけイルカに遭遇できなかったとのことです。そして、今回が2度目にあたるそうです。
単純に確率を計算すると、約0.1％の確率でイルカに遭遇できません。逆に約99.9％の確率でイルカに遭遇できるということです。<<遭遇不可2度÷(週5日x4週x12か月x9年間)x100%=遭遇できない確率0.09%>>

したがって、一般的にはイルカに遭遇できるので、この点は心配いりません。
また、イルカに遭遇できなかった場合、次回無料で参加できます。

イルカの遭遇成否に関わらず、このツアーはアクティブな人であればとても良い思い出になるでしょう。しかし、ハワイでゆっくりバカンスを過ごしたい方や、船酔いする方にとっては、ちょっと苦い思い出になるかもしれません。

簡単にツアーの流れを紹介します。
集合場所は、宿泊先に迎えが来ます。時間はとても早いです。午前6時10分でした。シーズンによって時間は若干変わると思います。(12月参加)　道中に揚げパン1つ食べます。サービスです。また、日本人ガイドが参加者のテンションを上げるべくトークをします。船を泊めているハーバーまで約1時間です。
ハーバーに到着するとすぐに船に乗り込みます。トイレに行きたい人は、船のトイレを使用します。船のトイレですので、あまりきれいではありません。
イルカを探し、発見したら一緒に泳ぎます。今回は、発見できなかったので、魚やウミガメがいるところでシュノーケリングをしました。時間が余れば、パドルボードやカヤックを体験できます。船上でハンバーグの昼食をとります。帰りに皆でダンスをして終了です。午後1時頃には終了します。

YOU DO SEE TURTLES! Amazing experience- we saw 5 large sea turtles at the cleaning station. We had a large one come up for air literally right in front of us- I could have reached out and touched it! We also saw dolphins and several large fish. If you want to see turtles, this is the snorkel for you... If you're looking for a close-up of tropical fish - go to a different site. Cruise is very comfortable and a great view of the Waikiki beach front.

I was looking forward to seeing the bright red lava flowing into the sea at Kilauea Volcano, but since the earthquake in March, the lava flow has stopped, and the red lava can only be seen from a helicopter. The cost is a bit high, but since it was a special trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I splurged and participated with my wife.

It was my first time in a helicopter, and I was a bit nervous, but the view from above was amazing. The volcanic rock, the red lava, and the flowing waterfalls were all incredibly satisfying.

キラウエア火山　真っ赤な溶岩が海に流れ落ちる様子を期待していましたが、3月の震災以降溶岩流出が止まり、赤い溶岩は　ヘリコプターで上空からしか見えないとの事、費用は少々お高いが折角のハワイ島旅行、奮発して妻と参加しました。
ヘリは初めてでおっかなびっくりでしたが上空からの眺めは素晴らしく、火山の岩肌、赤い溶岩、滝の流れ　大変満足しました。

This is a very worthwhile tour where you can swim with dolphins and even enjoy popular malasadas. I had participated in dolphin watching before, but when I found a tour that allowed swimming with them, I was skeptical and signed up, wondering if it was really true.

After joining the tour, I was truly amazed. I was able to see dolphins swimming right in front of me up close. On top of that, I even got to see a baby dolphin!

Additionally, the cheeseburger we had on the boat was delicious. I would love to repeat this experience the next time I go to Hawaii. It’s a wonderful tour that makes dreams come true, and I would definitely recommend it to my friends.

イルカと泳ぐ事ができ、人気のマラサダまで食べれるとてもお得なツアーです。
今までイルカウォッチングは参加した事があったのですが、一緒に泳ぐ事が出来るツアーを見つけ、本当？と半信半疑で申し込みました。
ツアーに参加してみて本当びっくり。イルカが目の前を泳いでいくのを間近で見る事ができました。おまけに赤ちゃんイルカまで見れました。
また、船の上で食べるチーズバーガーも美味しかった。
次にハワイに行くときも、リピートしたいです。
夢を実現できる素敵なツアーですので、友人にもおススメしたいです。

A dolphin swam right in front of me, and it was amazing. She was a little clumsy, but there was no problem because we had life jackets. The crew was all fun and fantastic!

イルカが目の前をとおり、感動です。彼女が金槌でしたがライフジャケットがあるので問題なし。クルーもみんな楽しくてさいこーでした。

Crew was friendly, snorkeling was great! The pictures on the site ring true to the experience had.

It's really disappointing when the weather is bad.

However, the staff tried to lift our spirits, which was very nice, and overall, I had a great time.

The food was delicious too.

But it was so cold because of the bad weather...

I definitely want to try again.

天気が悪いとホント残念です。

でもスタッフさんが盛り上げようとしてくれて、とても好感がもてたし、全体的には楽しかったです。

ごはんもおいしかったし。

ただもう天気悪かったんで寒くて寒くて・・・。

ぜひリベンジしたいですね。