All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I was really happy to finally go to the Heaven's Sea, which I had wanted to participate in for a long time. It was rare to do turtle watching instead of dolphin watching, and although I couldn't see the white sandy beach, I was moved by the wonder of being able to stand in the middle of the sea. Satomi took photos for me and was very kind in many ways. Thank you so much. I was a bit nervous about snorkeling after reading the reviews, but thanks to the good weather, there were no waves and it wasn't cold at all. Next time, I think I will be able to participate in a more relaxed manner, so I will definitely join again. I watched the DVD I requested as soon as I got home, and since it's photos I couldn't take myself, I am very satisfied. Thank you, Joy. I would love to see Satomi again too!

ずっと参加したかった天国の海に行けて、本当に嬉しかったです。
イルカウオッチングでなく、カメウオッチングはめずらしかったですし、白い砂浜は見られませんでしたが、海の真ん中に立てる不思議に感動しました。
さとみさんに写真を撮ってもらい、色々優しくしていただきました。本当にありがとう。シュノーケリングは書き込みを読ませて頂いていて、少し緊張していましたが、天気も良かったお陰か波もなく、寒くもありませんでした。
今度は、もう少しリラックスして参加できると思うので、必ずまた参加しますね。
お願いしたＤＶＤを帰ってすぐ見ましたが、自分では撮れない写真ですので、とても満足です。
ジョイさんもありがとうございました。さとみさんにも、また会いたいな！

It was my first time in Hawaii, and dolphin snorkeling was incredibly fun. I felt like I wanted to go back to Hawaii and join the dolphin university again.

I got to see about 50 dolphins, a few whales, and sea turtles from the boat and underwater, which was amazing.

In the water, they helped pull me along as I swam slowly. The experience included sea kayaking, hula dancing, ukulele, and a delicious lunch. The abundance of activities and the spirit of service to make us enjoy ourselves really came through, and I had a wonderful time. Thank you!

初のハワイでしたが、イルカシュノーケリング、めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。
またハワイに行きたいと思えたし、またイルカ大学に入りたいと思いました。

50頭くらいのイルカに、数匹のくじら、ウミガメと船の上から、海の中からと見れて、最高でした。

海の中では泳ぐのがゆっくりな自分を引っ張って泳いでくれたり、
シーカヤック体験、フラダンス体験にウクレレ、おいしいランチと盛りだくさんな内容に、こちらを楽しませようというサービス精神が伝わってきて、本当に楽しめました。
ありがとうございます。

This was an excellent activity! Our pilot, Toshi, did a great job of getting us close to the lava flows and the waterfalls. He was extremely knowledgeable of all the sights and was able to effectively communicate to both those who only spoke English and those who only spoke Japanese. I would highly recommend this two hour flight over the other flights available. What you are able to see in that amount of time is well worth the extra money!

The sea was beautiful, but there was nothing to do during free time other than take a walk. The snorkeling was not as clear as I had hoped, and visibility was poor. The weather was nice, though...

きれいな海ではあったが、フリーの時間は散歩すること以外、することがなかった。
シュノーケリングは、思ったより海が透き通ってなく、視界が悪かった。
天気も良かったのだが・・・。

I was moved by the sea turtles that were swimming around the boat for a long time; they were so cute. The lunch we had on the boat was also very delicious.

海亀がずーっと船のまわりにいて、あまりのかわいさに感動しました。
船の上で食べたランチもとってもおいしかったです。

It was a wonderful activity. The ocean on the West Coast is beautiful, and I was healed by the dolphins. I recommend that those with a short stay also participate.

If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to consider participating.

すばらしい、アクティビティでした。西海岸の海は綺麗ですし、イルカに癒されました。滞在期間が短い方も参加することをお勧めします。

またハワイに行く機会がありましたら、参加を検討したいと思います。

Dolphin University? What is a university? I thought I would just swim with dolphins when I signed up. In the first and second hours, we prayed, sang, and danced, and of course, we were able to swim with dolphins too. I had a variety of experiences unique to Hawaii, and I was satisfied!! Satisfied!! It was really fun.

イルカ大学？大学って何？ただイルカと泳ぐのだと思って参加しました　１時間目２時間目次々にお祈りしたり歌ったり踊ったりもちろんイルカと泳ぐこともできました　いろいろなハワイならではの体験ができて満足!!満足!!本当に楽しかったです

It's hard to believe that I actually had the experience of standing on the sea. I couldn't believe that I was standing on a sandbar surrounded by the ocean in every direction.

I wasn't confident in my swimming abilities, but the female staff member kindly supported me. I was able to see sea turtles, and above all, the captain's homemade hamburger lunch was the best.

海の上に立つなんて考えられない体験が実際にできます。
３６０度周囲は海に囲まれている中に中州に立っている自分がしばらく信じられなかったです。

泳ぎに自信がなかったのですが、スタッフの女性が優しくフォローしてくださいました。
ウミガメも見ることができたし、何よりもキャプテンお手製のハンバーガーランチは最高でした。

I fully enjoyed the feeling of being embraced by nature. I want to go again!

自然に抱かれてる実感を満喫しました。また行きた~い！

I underestimated Hawaii. The ocean at night was extremely cold. I was thinking I wanted to go home since I couldn't encounter a manta ray. However, when I finally encountered a manta ray swimming gracefully, I was so moved that the cold didn't matter anymore.

For those who are Japanese and not using a rental car, I recommend hotel shuttle services. We used a taxi, but there was a bit of distance between the place where we checked and confirmed the wetsuit size and the boat. Also, on the way back, we had a lot of trouble finding a taxi. I think it would be better to provide more information about that.

ハワイをなめていました。夜の海は、超寒かったです。
なかなかマンタに遭遇できずに、も~帰りたい・・・と思ってました。しかし、優雅に泳ぐマンタに遭遇したら、寒さも吹っ飛ぶくらいに感動しました。
日本人でレンタカーでの移動でない方は、ホテル送迎をお勧めします。私達は、タクシーでの移動でしたが、チエックしウエットスーツのサイズ確認した場所と船の場所も多少距離がありました。そして、帰りはまったくタクシーがつかまらなくて困り果てました。
その辺をもう少し告知した方が良いかと・・・

I participated in this monitor tour with my mother.

The pickup was on time. However, I was surprised by the condition of the shuttle bus. During the journey, the driver provided some explanations in Japanese, but most of the explanations were in English.

We arrived at the port in just under an hour. First, we went to the sandbar.

The expansive sandbar was breathtaking, and the sense of unity with the sky created an indescribably wonderful view. Since it was low tide, the water level was about ankle-deep. We had plenty of time at the sandbar to walk around, play beach volleyball, and practice snorkeling.

After that, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers.

Next, we searched for sea turtles from the boat. We were able to see a few, but it was brief, so it might be difficult to see the turtles fully...

Finally, we went snorkeling at the coral reef. Since it's in deep water, I think those who are worried should use a life jacket and a float. The crew will attract fish, so I believe you'll see a lot.

I think this tour is recommended if the weather is good. There is a Japanese staff member on the crew, so it's okay if you don't speak English. The boat didn't sway much either.

I participated with my mother, who is nearly 70, and she said the scenery was beautiful. I think this is a tour that people of all ages can enjoy.

今回モニタ−ツア−で母と参加しました。


時間通りのピックアップ。
しかし送迎バスを見てボロさに驚いてしまいました。
道中、運転手さんが少し日本語で説明してくれますが英語での説明がほとんどになります。


一時間弱で港に到着。まずはサンドバ−へ。


一面に広がるサンドバ−は圧巻で、空との一体感が何とも言えず素晴らしい景色でした。
ちょうど干潮の時間だったので水位は足首ほどでした。
サンドバ−での時間は沢山あり、散歩・ビ−チバレ−・シュノ-ケルの練習などが出来ます。


その後美味しいハンバ-ガ-を楽しみました。


次は船上から海亀を探しました。
何匹か見る事が出来ましたが、一瞬なので海亀全体を見る事は難しいかも…


最後は珊瑚礁でのシュノ-ケリング。
足が付かない所なので、心配な方はライフジャケット＋浮き棒を使用したらいいかと思います。
クル−が魚を呼び寄せてくれるので沢山見られると思います。


このツア−は天気がよければお薦めのツア−だと思います。
クル−に日本人の方がいますので､英語が出来なくても大丈夫です。
船の揺れもあまりありませんでした。


70歳近くの母と参加しましたが、景色がよくよかったと言っておりました。
老若男女楽しめるツア−だと思います。

The sandbar used in many music videos! I imagined it just like that, but unfortunately, it was cloudy... However, the ocean was very beautiful. I also saw sea turtles on the way there and back!

あゆやたくさんのPVで使われているサンドバー！！
あのままを想像して行きましたが、あいにくの曇り…
しかし、海はとても綺麗でした。
行き、帰りに海ガメも見れました！

It's a beautiful and mysterious place. I recommend it.

新婚旅行での参加です。
とてもきれいで、不思議な場所です。
おすすめします。

I participated in a monitor tour with my wife. The seawater was up to our ankles, and the sandbar didn't fully appear, which was a bit disappointing, but the "beach" that emerged in the water was fantastic. Along the way, we encountered a sea turtle, and snorkeling near the coral reef allowed us to see many fish, which was great. This was a tour I would like to join again when I visit Hawaii.

モニターツアーで妻と参加しました。海水が足首まであり、サンドバーは完全に現れず少し残念でしたが、海の中に出現した「砂浜」は最高でした。途中、ウミガメとも遭遇でき、サンゴ礁近くでのシュノーケリングは、たくさんの魚を見ることができ、よかったです。ハワイを訪れた際は、また参加したいツアーでした。

This was my first time participating. I used it for my honeymoon. The sandbar was beautiful, and there was plenty of free time, so it was really great. The lunch on the boat, where they grilled meat, was very delicious.

The snorkeling was a bit cold, but I was able to see a lot of fish. After getting out of the water, they also prepared warm drinks, and the staff's service was excellent.

I highly recommend it.

初参加です。新婚旅行で利用しました。サンドバーも綺麗で、自由な時間もたっぷりあったのでとてもよかったです。ランチも船上でお肉を焼いてくれてとてもおいしかったです。
シュノーケルは水が少し冷たかったですが、たくさんの魚を見ることができました。海から上がったあとは、温かい飲み物も用意してくれてスタッフの対応も◎です。
おすすめです。

It was my first time participating!! I was deeply moved by the beauty of the sandbar. Also, I was able to take many wonderful photos. On the boat, I got to see a lot of turtles, which was very healing. Thank you very much☆

初の参加でした！！
サンドバーの美しさに大感動でした。また、写真もたくさんとっていただき、素敵な写真がたくさん撮れました。船の上では、カメをたくさん見ることができ、癒されました。ありがとうございました☆

My friend and I had a great time. We biked from Kailua to Lanikai and did a little snorkeling and then back to Kailua for a little R&R on the beach.Kailua was one of the best beaches we went to, great water and sand.... wish we did the kayaks but I guess it's best to reserve something for next time!

I was amazed by the size of the sea turtles. The beauty of the ocean was just as I had heard. While snorkeling, I felt my physical limits. The waves were rough, and it was disappointing that I couldn't see anything! (I was grateful for the help that came to me, haha.) Spending time in such a beautiful place with my son, who is studying abroad at UH, became an unforgettable memory.

ウミガメの大きさには驚きました。海の美しさも評判通りでした。シュノーケルでは体力の限界を感じました。波が荒くて何も見えなくて残念！（助けにきてくださって助かりました(笑)）
UHに留学中の息子と久しぶりにあんなに美しい場所で過ごせて一生忘れない思い出になりました。

We had a great time doing the morning snorkel breakfast & lunch cruise on the Fairwind II. Snorkeling was amazing! Clear waters, abundant fish, and the staff even lends out inner tubes and rafts. Would definitely recommend!

Our family of 4 enjoyed this trip so much! We had a bit of trouble finding the boat (not the marina) due to construction and limited parking, but once we walked on board, it was fun and relaxing. The people are terrific and you can tell they love their jobs being on that boat-very friendly and entertaining. Breakfast muffins, bagels, fruit and coffee were available as the boat took us out to Molokini (about 30 mins.) and an enormous whale leaped right in front of the boat! There were many more to be seen that day but it want an exciting start. Molokini was not overrated! Underwater Discovery Channel complete with tons of colorful fish, strange anemones and even a purple jelly fish. It was so beautiful against the wall of the crater. I swam back to the boat quickly to buy the $25, reusable underwater camera because it was so magical. The pix came out great! My 7 year old was nervous at first b/c she'd never snorkled, but the crew worked with her 1-on-1, made her laugh, gave her a noodle

On this tour, you can enjoy activities like cruising, snorkeling, and diving. During the cruise, you can see dolphins, and while snorkeling, you can spot many fish. After all the fun, what really made me happy was the fruits like pineapples and oranges! The staff had a lot of chilled fruits ready and served them to everyone. The staff's response was wonderful, and everyone had lovely smiles. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate in this tour once more. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

このツアーでは、クルーズやシュノーケリング、飛び込みなどを楽しむことができます。クルーズでは、イルカが見られたり、シュノーケリングではたくさんの魚を見ることができます。たくさん遊んで、疲れた身体に嬉しかったのがパイナップルやオレンジなどのフルーツですです！スタッフがたくさんのフルーツを冷やしておいてくれて、みんなにふるまってくれました。スタッフの対応もみんな笑顔が素敵で、またハワイに行く機会があれば参加したいと思います。
楽しい思い出をありがとうございました！

After enjoying the cruise, you can go snorkeling in the cove, where part of the boat becomes a slide and diving platform. I had a great time diving in a free style that you can't do in pools in Japan, spinning in the beautiful sea and jumping in with friends. While doing various jumps, I also got to know other guests and staff on the boat, which made it even more fun. You might find snorkeling and cruise experiences elsewhere, but I highly recommend this option where you can dive wholeheartedly into the beautiful sea!!!

クルーズを堪能した後に、入江でシュノーケルができるのですが、船の一部が滑り台や飛び込み台になります。きれいな海に回転をしたり、友達と一緒に飛び込んだり日本のプールではできないような自由なスタイルで飛び込みを楽しみました。いろんな、ジャンプをしていたら一緒に船に乗っていた他のお客さんやスタッフの人とも仲良くなれてとても楽しかったです。シュノーケル体験やクルーズ体験は他でもできるかもしれませんが、きれいに海に向かって思いっきり飛び込めるこのオプションはおすすめです！！！

During the cruise, I was able to see dolphins! While sunbathing on the deck, I heard some commotion, so I peeked outside the boat and saw 2 to 3 dolphins swimming alongside. It was my first time seeing wild dolphins, and it became a wonderful memory. Additionally, I had a great time snorkeling and seeing many fish. I would love to participate again.

クルーズの途中で、イルカを見ることができました！
船のデッキで日光浴していたら、ざわざわと声が聞こえたので船の外をのぞいてみると船の脇を2~3頭のイルカが一緒に泳いでいました。野生のイルカを初めてみたのでとてもよい思い出になりました。そのほかにもシュノーケルでもたくさんの魚を見れてとても楽しかったです。また、参加したいと思います。

This was my first time participating!! I was very satisfied with the variety of options, including the cruise, snorkeling, and diving. The staff was very accommodating and kindly explained how to use the equipment to us, even though we didn't understand English. Next time I travel, I want to join various tours again!

今回、初めて参加しました！！
クルーズ、シュノーケリング、飛び込みと盛りだくさんのオプション内容に大満足です。
スタッフの対応もとてもよく、英語のわからない私たちにも丁寧に器具の使用方法などを教えてくれました。
今度、旅行に行った際にはまたいろんなツアーに参加したいと思います！

We were blessed with clear skies and low tide, allowing us to enjoy the heavenly sea.

A sea turtle swam right up to us in the vast sandy beach that was dry up to our ankles.

Although it didn't completely dry up, we were able to fully appreciate its beauty.

The guide was also enjoyable and provided excellent navigation, which made us feel at ease.

晴天にも恵まれ、干潮にも恵まれ天国の海を楽しめました。
足首まで干上がった広大な砂浜に、ウミガメが目前までスイスイと泳いでいます。

完全に干上がるまではいきませんでしたが、十分美しさを堪能できました。

またガイドの方も楽しく、しっかりとナビゲーションしてくださるので安心できました

I participated in the monitor tour this time.

At pickup, an old bus arrived, which made me a bit anxious, but there were no problems at all! The driver even entertained us with singing while driving (laughs).

Upon arrival, we boarded the boat. First up was sea turtle watching. We were lucky to see many that day. Then we arrived at the sandbar. Unfortunately, it was only knee-deep, but we could stand in the middle of the ocean, and the view was beautiful!

Since I went in January, there was a perfect photo opportunity when the sun came out! At this time, we could practice snorkeling, but it was cold, so I quickly returned to the boat.

For lunch, we had homemade hamburgers!! They were incredibly delicious☆ During this time, the crew sang while playing the guitar, and we enjoyed a relaxing time.

Next, we moved to the coral area! Finally, it was time for snorkeling. It was cold, but once I got in, I was amazed by the coral and fish!

Before I knew it, the fun time had passed.

This tour seems to have started in the last few years, and since it was a small group, the staff were entertaining, which made it really great☆

Mahalo♪

今回モニターツアーで参加しました。

ピックアップ時にはちょっと古いバスが来て不安でしたが、
全然問題なし！運転手さんが運転しながら歌の披露とかしてくれました(笑)

到着して船に乗り込みます。まずは海亀ウォッチング。
この日はたくさん現れてくれました。
そしてサンドバーへ到着。残念ながらひざ下くらいでしたけど、海の真ん中に立てて、眺めもキレイでした！

私が行ったのは1月だったので、太陽が見えた時にシャッターチャンス！！という感じで写真を撮ってくれました。
この時にシュノーケルの練習ができますが、寒くてすぐに船に戻りました。

そして昼は手作りハンバーガー！！
めっちゃおいしくいただきました☆
このときにクルーの人がギターを片手に歌ってくれたりして、ゆっくりとした時間を過ごします。

そして、珊瑚エリアへ移動！
いよいよシュノーケル。寒いけど、入ってしまえば後は珊瑚と魚に感動！

あっという間に楽しい時間が過ぎました。

このツアーはここ数年からはじめたらしく、少人数だし、スタッフさんも面白くて、本当に良かったです☆

マハロ♪

It was a bit cloudy and cold in December, but the sea was incredibly beautiful and I was moved!

The lunch was also luxurious and I was very satisfied! ☆

12月参加で少し曇っていて寒かったのですが、海はものすごくきれいで感動しました！

ランチも豪華で大満足でした☆

Early morning pickup and departure in the rain.

However, when we arrived at the destination, the rain stopped, and we were delighted to enjoy some malasadas♪

Since it was too cold in just our swimsuits, we rented wetsuits for $10.

On the way to the spot where we could see dolphins, we encountered whales, which got my friend and me really excited!

We were able to swim with a pod of dolphins and even encountered a sea turtle, so we were very satisfied! ^^

朝早くのピックアップ＋雨が降るなかでの出発。

しかし現地に着くと雨も上がり、マラサダも食べれてご満悦♪

水着だけでは寒いということで＄10でウェットスーツを借りました。

イルカに遭えるスポットに行くまでクジラに遭遇で友人と共に大興奮!

イルカの群れとも泳げたし、ウミガメにも遭えたので大満足でした！^^

This time, I participated in a tour with Mr. Nawata, the same one as the manta ray tour. The manta ray night snorkeling is highly recommended, but the dolphin tour was absolutely amazing as well.

The experience involves diving ahead of the swimming course several times to chase after the pod of dolphins. Although it's quite rare, we were able to swim and play with the dolphins. They swam around us, almost touching us, and even playfully splashed us (laughs). In the clear waters where you could see hundreds of meters ahead, we truly got to "play" with the dolphins. Mr. Nawata said, "If you can't be moved by this, then there's nothing more!" It was the best experience. Just watching the dolphins swimming deep in the ocean was so beautiful that it made my mind go completely blank and filled me with happiness.

On the way back, we were taken to a beautiful beach where the locals go, and Mr. Nawata even acted as our photographer, for which I am truly grateful. I also posted a review for the manta ray night snorkeling tour, so I hope you can refer to that as well.

今回、マンタのツアーと同じ縄田さんのツアーに参加させて頂きました。マンタのナイトシュノーケリングも最高におススメですが、イルカのツアーも最っっ高でした。
内容は泳いでるコースに先回りして何度かダイブしてイルカの群れを追う？感じになるそうです。が、かなり珍しいそうなんですが私たちはイルカと一緒に泳いだり、遊んでもらう事が出来ました。イルカが自分達の周りを触れるか触れないかのところでグルグル泳いでくれたり、ウンチ？を引っかけられたり（笑）と、何百メートルも先まで見えそうな海の中でイルカとまさに『遊ぶ』ことができました。縄田さんにも「これで感動できなかったら、これ以上ないよ（笑）」と最高の体験ができました。海の中でずーっと深い所で泳いでいるイルカを観られるだけでもあたまのなかが真っ白になるくらい美しくて幸せになれます。帰りには地元の人が行くきれいなビーチに連れて行ってもらい縄田さんにカメラマンをしていただいたりと本当に感謝でいっぱいです。マンタのナイトシュノーケリングツアーの方にもレビュー載せましたのでそちらも参考にして頂ければと思います

We gathered early in the morning, but the staff's energetic response really lifted our spirits!!!

While traveling by bus, we bought some salad and headed to the West Coast. Along the way, we spotted a whale, which further boosted our excitement!!!

Upon arriving at the West Coast, we boarded the boat and set off! After receiving a full explanation, we spotted a manta ray!!!

Then, we immediately saw dolphins!!!!!! We dove into the sea!!!!! We got to see dolphins and sea turtles, which made us even more excited!!!!!

I felt a bit unsatisfied, but that was made up for with the marine sports.

We also enjoyed hamburgers (which were a bit cold, haha) on the boat and were very satisfied♪ That's all!

朝早くからの集合でしたが
スタッフさんの元気な対応でテンションup!!!

バスで移動中マサラダを購入し、西海岸へ移動。
途中クジラを見れて更にテンションup!!!

西海岸に着くと船に乗り出発！
説明を一通り受け、途中マンタ発見!!!

すぐさまイルカ発見!!!!!!
海へダイブ!!!!!
イルカも見れてウミガメも見れてテンションupupup!!!!!

少し物足りなさを感じましたが
そのあとの、マリンスポーツでチャラ

更に船でハンバーガー（少し冷たい笑）を食べて大満足♪
以上！