All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

On September 25th, I participated in this tour for the first time with a female friend. First, the guide picked us up at the hotel. Since we were the only participants, we had the guide all to ourselves, and after the pickup, we went straight to the port. The guide was Mr. Nawa, who was born in Hakata. He was very friendly and, thanks to his proactive advice, we were able to enjoy the tour from start to finish without any confusion, even though it was our first time.

After arriving at the port, we put on wetsuits over our swimsuits and boarded a rubber boat with other groups. I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medicine beforehand, but I think due to the weather, I was completely fine. Sitting on the rubber boat felt like being on a banana boat, and I forgot about feeling seasick and had a great time. The captain and the crew were very friendly, which helped us relax.

We had three opportunities to watch dolphins. The boat anchored at a point where the dolphins were gathered, and everyone quickly put on their snorkels and fins and jumped into the sea. Even those who aren't confident swimmers will be fine! There are floats available. Once in the water, we all swam towards the dolphins based on the guide's instructions. You can get as close as you want to the dolphins as long as you don't touch them. I swam to my heart's content.

Perhaps it was because of the enthusiasm of everyone participating, but the dolphins swam so close that it felt like we could reach out and touch them, and some dolphins played with us in the same spot for a long time. Underwater, we could hear the cute sounds of the dolphins, and it was truly an experience beyond our expectations. On the way back, we stopped at a beautiful beach that I had never seen before, which was amazing.

The guide also took pictures of us swimming with the dolphins and sent them to us as a keepsake. It was truly a well-organized experience. I think everyone should definitely participate! There were couples and groups among the participants. Although there were no children, everyone had a great time, and I felt it was a highly emotional tour. So, everyone, let's give it a try!

9/25、女友達と初めてこのツアーに参加しました。
まず、ガイドさんがホテルまでピックアップしてくれます。
私達は偶々参加者が私達だけだったこともあり、ガイドさんも一人占めでしたし、ピックアップ後は、港へ直行でした。
ガイドさんは、博多生まれの縄田さん。
気さくに話しかけていただき、また、先を読んだアドバイスのおかげで、初参加でしたが、戸惑うことなくツアーの最初から最後まで存分に楽しめました。
港に到着後は、ウエットスーツを水着の上から着用し、他の団体と一緒にゴムボートに乗り込みました。
私は乗り物酔いが酷いので事前に酔い止めを飲んでいましたが、天候の加減もあるかとは思いますが、全然大丈夫でした。
ゴムボート部分にまたがるとバナナボートみたいで、酔うことも忘れて楽しかったですよ。船長さんも、ボーイズ達も、とってもフレンドリーでしたし、リラックス出来ました。
イルカ鑑賞は三回。
イルカが集まってるポイントへ船をつけてもらい、皆一斉にシュノーケルとフィン付けて海に飛び込みます。
泳ぎに自信がない人も大丈夫！浮きも有りますから。
海に飛び込むと、ガイドさんの声を参考に、イルカの泳いでる場所に向かって一斉に泳ぎます。
イルカには触れなければどれだけでも近づけます。
私も思う存分泳ぎました。
今回参加した皆さんの熱い気持ちが通じたのでしょう、イルカは手が届きそうなくらい近くに、沢山泳いでいて、同じ場所で長い時間遊んでいってくれるイルカ達もいました。
海の中では、イルカの可愛い鳴き声も聞こえますし、本当に期待以上の体験が出来ました。
帰りには、今までに見たこともないような美しいビーチにも立ち寄っていただき、最高でした。
ガイドさんは、イルカと泳いでいる写真もとって下さり、記念に送っていただきました。本当に至れり尽くせりでした。
皆さん、参加する価値めちゃめちゃあると思いますよ！！
参加者はカップルもグループも色々。お子さんはいなかったけど、参加者は皆大いに楽しめ、感動度の高いツアーと思いました。
皆さん、レッツチャレンジですよ！

We participated in the afternoon session with our family of three, including our 2-year-old. First, I recommend checking the website for low tide days and making a reservation. Since it wasn't low tide this time, even in the shallowest areas, the water reached about our bottoms, and we couldn't see the beautifully exposed sandbar as in the photos. The weather was also quite cloudy, so when we got fully wet, it felt particularly cold when we got out. For those who are sensitive to the cold, I recommend keeping your upper body dry. Still, we were able to see sea turtles swimming near the boat, and if you're lucky, they might come close to you. The sea was beautiful, and we were quite satisfied. The food was delicious too. Small children cannot participate in snorkeling after landing on the sandbar (an adult must accompany the child), but we didn't get bored as we could eat first or watch turtles from the boat. The staff were all cheerful and fun, which was great. They spoke a bit quickly, but I guess that's understandable since they say the same things every day. They strongly advise against bringing anything other than waterproof cameras during the sandbar landing. We were a bit anxious about that and wanted to take family photos, so we requested a DVD, which turned out quite well. The DVD was handed over at a store near DFS that night. Since it was cash on delivery, we didn't need any money when boarding. However, I slightly regret not bringing a camera in a waterproof case. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate again.

家族三人（2歳児含む）で午後の会に参加しました。まずはHPより干潮の日を探して予約することをお勧めします。今回は干潮でなかったため、一番浅いところでもお尻の下くらいまで水につかる感じで、写真のようなきれいに干上がったサンドバーをみることはできませんでした。そして天気も曇りがちだったので、全身水に濡れると、あがった時にことさら寒かったです。寒がりな方は上半身を濡らさないことをお勧めします。それでも船の近くをウミガメが泳ぎ、運が良ければぶつかって？来たり、海もきれいで十分満足できるものでした。お食事もおいしかったですよ。小さい子供は、サンドバー上陸後のシュノーケリングには参加できません（大人一人は子供についていないといけません）が、先に食事をしたり、船から亀をみたり飽きることはありませんでした。スタッフも明るく楽しい方ばかりでよかったです。ちょっと早口だったけど、毎日同じことを言っているのだから仕方ないかな・・・。サンドバー上陸時は、防水カメラ以外の持参は強くお勧めできません、と説明されます。うちはそれも不安だし、家族の写真を撮りたかったのでDVDを依頼しましたがなかなか良かったです。DVDは当日夜にはDFS傍の店で手渡し。代金引き換えなので、乗船時はお金の必要はありません。でも、防水ケースとかに入れてカメラ持参すればよかったかな、とちょっと後悔です。もしまたハワイにいく機会があったら参加したいと思います。

The guide who took care of us was very cheerful and made everyone around us enjoy themselves!!! Although the snorkeling time was shorter than I expected, I was able to see a pod of dolphins up close, and I had a really fun time!!! I would love to have their help again when I go to Hawaii♪ Thank you very much!!! The taro chips and hamburger were delicious too---☆

お世話になったｶﾞｲﾄﾞさんは皆とても明るくてで周りを楽しませてくれました!!!
思ったよりｼｭﾉｰｹﾘﾝｸﾞの時間は少なかったけれど、
イルカの群れを間近でみることが出来て、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました!!!
またＨａｗａｉｉへ行ったらお世話になりたいです♪
ありがとうございました!!!
ﾀﾛｲﾓ(～)チップス・ハンバーガーも美味しかったですよ---☆

We had a great time during our trip! The service we received from the whole staff was exceptional! Everyone was very helpful and fun! They made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. I was also impressed that they gave extra attention to my dad who is a senior and took care of him. I am so glad I took my friends and family on this adventure and will definitely recommend this excursion to friends visiting Oahu!

When I decided to travel to Hawaii, I really wanted to go rafting, so I searched for this tour. Although Japanese was hardly understood, there was no problem at all thanks to the kind and cheerful responses from the captain and the female assistant. I was curious about the lack of a mention of swimsuits in the packing list, but it turned out I definitely needed one (laughs). I think wearing a T-shirt or a long-sleeved windbreaker over the swimsuit is a good idea.

While snorkeling, we encountered wild dolphins on the way back to the shore by boat! We had gone quite far, but the captain turned back, and I was thrilled to meet so many dolphins there!

ハワイ旅行を決めたときラフティングがどうしてもしたくってこのツアーを探しだしました。日本語はほとんど通じませんでしたがキャプテンと補佐の女性の方の親切な対応と明るさで全く問題ありませんでしたよ。持ち物の所に水着が書いてなかったのでどーなのか気になりましたが、やっぱり必要でした（笑）服装は水着の上にＴシャツか長袖のウィンドブレーカーみたいなのでいいと思います。
シュノーケリングをしてボートで沖に戻るときになんと野生のイルカに遭遇！！だいぶ行き過ぎてたのですが、船長は戻ってくれてそこでたくさんのイルカと出会い感激しました！

It’s incredibly soothing. The endless horizon, the white sandy beach, the sound of the waves, the townscape—everything is just perfect. I only had time to visit Kailua Beach, but the guide mentioned that Lanikai has its own unique charm as well. Next time I go, I’d like to make the trip to Lanikai.
Most of the staff are Japanese, but almost all the foreign staff are fluent in Japanese, so you can participate with peace of mind.

とにかく癒されます。どこまでも続く水平線、白い砂浜、波の音、街並み、すべて最高です。カイルアビーチしか時間がなくていけませんでしたが、ラニカイもまた違った良さがあるとガイドが言ってました。次に行くときはラニカイまで足を運んでみたいと思います。
スタッフも日本人スタッフがほとんどですが、外国人スタッフもほぼ全員日本語がペラペラですので、安心して参加できます。

First of all, I have a complaint. I was hoping for staff who could speak Japanese, and since I hadn't received any communication, I went out feeling at ease, only to find that all the guests and staff were foreigners. The staff welcomed us with smiles and assured us everything was fine, but I couldn't understand anything from the lengthy greetings to the explanations. However, the staff were considerate and made an effort to engage with us, so I didn't feel uncomfortable. In the end, my husband and I decided to just enjoy ourselves with our dialect, and it turned out well.

As for the tour content, I was very satisfied. Time flew by quickly.

まず最初に苦情を・・日本語を話すスタッフを希望していて特に連絡もなかったので安心して出かけたところ、客もスタッフも全て外国人。スタッフは笑顔で大丈夫だと迎えてくれましたが、長々と話される挨拶から説明事項までさっぱりわかりませんでした。確かにスタッフは気を使って話しかけてくれて居心地は悪くなかったので、開き直って主人と二人方言丸出しで楽しんでこれたので結果オーライでしたけどね。
ツアー内容は大満足。時間があっという間に過ぎて行きました。

On September 20th, our family of four, including a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old, participated in the morning session. After coming out of the sea, it was a bit chilly, so we needed something to cover ourselves. The staff explained everything in Japanese, which made it easy to understand. They provided life jackets for the kids, so there was no need to worry even if they couldn't swim. The DVD they filmed for a fee was well-edited and became a wonderful family memory. We also got to see sea turtles, the food was delicious, and the staff had a bright atmosphere, making it a fun experience.

9月20日に4歳、8歳の子供を含む家族4人で午前に参加しました。
海から上がると、少し肌寒いので、体を覆う物が必要です。
スタッフは日本語で説明をしてくれるのでわかりやすかったです。
子供にはライフジャケットを貸してくれるので、泳げなくても心配ありません。　
有料で撮影してくれるＤＶＤは編集もよく、家族のよい思い出になりました。
ウミガメも見れて、料理はおいしかったし、
スタッフの雰囲気も明るく、楽しかったです。

I'm not comfortable with normal scuba gear, so this was a good way to be able to get under the water and see the marine life off Hawaii.

The scooters were not fast, but that is due to safety.

Everyone gets a diver that looks after them and can go under with their partner/friend. I always felt I was in good hands.

The experience lasted 20 minutes, which is not much. But to allow several people to go down without using several days, one doesn't have a choice. One would always want more time with something that is enjoyable.

A bit pricey, but safety costs, and the value was everything considered, not bad.

I participated in a sunset tour. Everything was in English, which might be tough for those who don't understand it at all. Personally, I dislike tours that are only for Japanese people, so I found it interesting. Also, since it's quite an expensive tour, there weren't many young people who looked like students (Maui itself is a luxury resort, so there weren't many young people like that).

The food and service were very attentive, and I think the cost performance is quite good. Cinnamon rolls, burritos, and fruits were served on the boat, along with a BBQ dinner, and on the way back, alcohol and ice cream desserts were provided. Of course, drinks were included as well. I think it was quite generous.

The staff answered various questions, and their explanations about the island and the boat were interesting. However, if you're a beginner at snorkeling, the sunset tour might be a bit challenging. Since the winds are strong in the afternoon in Maui, I recommend the morning tours over the sunset ones. It seems that morning is the best time for snorkeling in Maui. Therefore, I hardly saw any fish on this tour... Additionally, when we landed on the island, there were options for exploring the island by car or snorkeling at the beach, which was nice because we could do what we wanted.

I didn't feel seasick at all. People from other tour companies also said that Trilogy's tour is the least likely to make you seasick and that the service is good.

サンセットのツアーに参加しました。すべて英語です。まったく英語が分からない方にはつらいかもしれません。個人的には日本人だけのツアーが嫌いなので面白かったです。また、値段もかなりするツアーですので、学生と見られるような若い人はほとんどいません（マウイ自体高級リゾートなのであまりそのような若い人はいませんでしたが）。
ご飯やサービスは大変丁寧でコストパフォーマンスはかなりあると思います。シナモンロール、ブリトー、フルーツが船上で提供され、そしてＢＢＱの夕食、帰りの船ではアルコール＆アイスのデザートが提供されます。もちろん飲み物もです。かなりいたれりつくせりだと思います。
スタッフも色々質問に答えてくれます。島や船の説明も面白かったです。ただ、スノーケル初心者でしたら、サンセットのツアーはちょっと大変かもしれません。マウイ自体午後は風が強いのでサンセットのツアーよりも朝のツアーをお勧めします。マウイでのスノーケルは朝がベストのようです。なので、このツアーでは魚はほとんど見れませんでした。。。また、島に降りると、ドライブでの島散策やビーチでのスノーケル島各自チョイスがありますので、自由にできるのがよかったです。
船もまったく酔いません。他のツアー会社の人もトリロジーのツアーが一番酔わないし、サービスもよいといっておりました。

I participated in a tour on September 21, 2011.

On the day of the tour, it was very windy and quite chilly, and the water was murky, making it nearly impossible to see anything while snorkeling.

If it was just visibility issues, it would have been one thing, but the high waves due to the wind were very frightening.

First, we went out a bit offshore by yacht and boat for turtle watching. I was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle.

After that, we moved on and got off the boat to walk in the water towards the sandbar. Depending on the tide, I think, the white sandy beach we saw in pictures wasn't as prominent.

After taking plenty of photos at the sandbar, we returned to the boat for lunch. This was satisfying. We had sandwiches, salad, fruit, and cookies, which were quite filling. The tour organizers also offer photos for an additional fee, and you can receive the data that evening.

After a break, it was finally time for snorkeling. Despite the cold and strong winds causing some people to give up, I managed to return to the boat safely thanks to the support of the instructor, but I was filled with fear due to the high waves.

I realized that this tour is heavily influenced by the weather. I think the timing was just right.

2011/09/21にツアーに参加しました。

当日は風が強く、とても肌寒く水中は濁っているしシュノーケリングの際ほぼ何も見えませんでした。

見えないだけなら、まだしも風のせいで波が高くとても怖かったです。

まず、少し沖の方までヨットやボートで行き、ウミガメウォッチング。
ウミガメには出会う事ができ、感激です。

その後移動をし、船から降りて海の中を歩きながらサンドバーまで行きますが、潮の満ち引きにもよるとは思いますが写真で見たほど白い砂浜はでていませんでした。

サンドバーでひとしきり写真を撮ったあとは、船に戻り、ランチタイムです。
これは満足でした。
サンドイッチやサラダ、フルーツ、クッキーボリューミーです。
写真はツアー主催者側でも別料金で写真を映してくれます。
データとして当日の晩には渡してもらえます。

一息ついて、いよいよシュノーケリング。
寒さと、強風でリタイヤ者の出る中、なんとかインストラクターのサポートのおかげで無事には船に戻れましたが、波も高く恐怖感でいっぱいでした。

天候にかなり左右されるツアーだと実感しました。
時間的には丁度良いと思います。

I chose the early morning plan, so the time was short and it felt a bit pricey, but the water was up to my shins and the view was 360 degrees of the ocean! It was very beautiful... I think it's a sight you can't see in Japan.

The crew was very cheerful and made the atmosphere on the boat enjoyable as well.

You might not want to have high expectations for turtle watching. You can see them somewhat from the boat, but it's not very clear.

I did some research on the tide information in advance and chose a date close to low tide, which was great. However, it seems that tours are also held close to high tide. There might be times when the water is up to your waist when you go, so please be careful when selecting your date (especially if you are bringing small children).

早朝プランにしたので時間が短く少し割高感はありましたが、海面はスネぐらいまでで360度うみ！とてもきれいでした・・・。日本では見れない景色だと思います。
クルーの方もとても陽気に盛り上げてくれ、船上も楽しかったです。

ウミガメウォッチングはあまり期待しないほうがいいかもしれません。船上からなんとなく見えるなぁ、といった具合です。

潮の情報を事前に調べて、干潮に近い日程を選んだのでとてもよかったですが、満潮に近い日でもツアー開催しているようです。行ってみたら股下ぐらいまで水があった・・・、なんてこともあるようですので、日程選ぶ際はお気をつけ下さい。（小さいお子さんを連れられる場合は特に）

I participated in the experience campaign on September 21.

We departed from Honokohau Marina in the Kona area on a very large rubber boat called Sea Wolf.

*Unrelated, but the captain of the Sea Wolf was quite big and muscular, yet he spoke in a high-pitched and cute voice with broken Japanese, which was a bit amusing due to the contrast.

While some may have preferences regarding rubber boats, unlike regular boats, we could all enter the water simultaneously from the side of the boat instead of waiting to enter from the back. This meant that even if dolphins appeared, the chances of missing them due to waiting in line were low, which I personally found very good.

The dolphin point itself is close to the marina, but for those who are prone to seasickness, it's safer to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

Additionally, you can choose from life jackets or floatation devices, so even non-swimmers and children can feel safe. Conversely, for those who can swim, not having a life jacket (especially) allows for more freedom in the water. By the way, I was allowed to swim freely without a wetsuit, life jacket, or floatation device.

Shortly after leaving the harbor, I was surprised at how easily we encountered a pod of about seven dolphins. During the first entry, we were able to see two groups of seven dolphins each.

On the way to explore the dolphins, there seemed to be a manta ray point nearby, and during the second entry, we were able to encounter three manta rays at that point.

The mantas were swimming around that area, and the water depth was about 10 meters, so we could see the mantas from above with plenty of excitement, and for those who could dive, they could see the mantas quite closely.

I was thrilled to see a manta ray swimming with its mouth open to eat plankton for the first time from the front, and I could even see the stripes inside its mouth.

Soon after, during the third entry, perhaps due to luck, the dolphins swam around for a very long time, and at times, I was able to swim with them at a distance of about 50 cm, and they jumped right in front of me, providing quite a show.

体験談キャンペーン実施中だったこともあり、
9月21日に参加してきました。

コナ地区のホノコハウマリーナから、
非常に大きいゴムボート（？）シーウルフ（海狼）号で出発しました。

※関係ないですが、シーウルフ号の船長はかなり体格がよくごつい感じですが、
体の割りにかなり高くてかわいい声で片言の日本語で気さくに話してくれ、
そのギャップがちょっとウケます。

ゴムボート的な船は好き嫌いはあるかもしれませんが
通常のボートと違い後方から海へエントリーするのではなく、
ボートのサイドからみな同時にエントリーできたので、
イルカが現れてもエントリー順番待ちにより
イルカを見逃す可能性が少なくて個人的には非常によかったです。

なお、イルカのポイント自体は、マリーナから近いですが、
酔いやすい人は酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が安全です。

また、浮くための道具としては、ライフジャケットや、浮き棒を選べるので、
泳げない人や子供でも安心です。
逆に泳げる人は、（特にライフジャケットは）ない方が自由に泳げて
よいと思います。
ちなみに、私はウェットスーツも、ライフジャケットも浮き棒もなしで
自由に泳がさせてもらいました。


港を出て早々、こんなにも簡単に見つかるものかと
イルカ7匹ぐらいの群れに遭遇し、
1回目のエントリー時は、
イルカ7匹×２（別グループ）を見ることができました。

イルカ探索の道中、近くにマンタポイントもあったようで、
2回目のエントリー時は、
マンタポイントでマンタ3枚にも遭遇することができました。

マンタはそのポイント界隈を回遊しており、
水深はだいたい10メートルないぐらいなので、
上からでも十分な迫力でマンタを見ることができますし、
潜れる人であればかなり近くでマンタを見ることができました。

マンタがプランクトンを食べようと口を空けながら泳ぐ姿を
初めて真正面から見ることができ、さらに口の中の縞々も見ることができて
大興奮でした。


ほどなくして3回目のエントリー時、
運もよかったのか、今回のイルカは非常に長い時間周辺を泳いでくれて
近いときは50cmくらいの距離でイルカと一緒に泳ぐことができたり、
ほんと目の前でジャンプしてくれたりとかなりサービス

I arrived in Hawaii in the morning and participated in an afternoon tour.

I was worried about the heavy rain before moving by boat, but the weather changed frequently, and by the time we got into the water, it was sunny and warm. The depth of the sandbar was about knee-deep. There was a friendly sea turtle. I thought I could only watch it from the boat since touching it would incur a hefty fine. However, it came close without being afraid of humans and even bumped into me lightly!

The guide was cheerful and lively, making it a fun honeymoon trip!!

ハワイに午前中到着して、午後ツアーに参加しました。

船で移動する前まで豪雨で心配でしたが、天気がコロコロ変わって、海に入るときには晴れて暖かったです。
サンドバーの深さは膝くらいでした。
人懐っこい海ガメが1匹いた。
自分から触ると多額な罰金だそうで、船の上から見るだけかな~と思っていました。
でも、人間に怖がらず近くに寄ってきて、軽くぶつかってきました~

ガイドさんは明るく盛り上げてくれて、楽しい新婚旅行になりました！！

I participated last October and personally found the seawater to be very cold, so this time, since it was September, I was really looking forward to it. Last time I joined the afternoon session, but this time I discovered the different charm of the morning session.

The result was... rain. While Waikiki was sunny, once we crossed the mountain, it was pouring rain (laughs). Before even worrying about the cold seawater, I was soaked and freezing! I was a bit anxious that it might get canceled, but we set sail in the rain! We did some turtle watching in light rain and saw about 2 or 3 turtles. By the time we arrived at the sandbar, it was raining even more. We went out in our swimsuits, but it was cold! Some people on the tour were smartly wearing jackets while walking on the sandbar. I thought that was the right choice. When the sunlight peeked through the clouds, it felt really nice. The seawater was warmer than last year, which was a bit of relief amidst the cold rain on my upper body.

Next was snorkeling. What surprised me was how the sea turtles were unusually friendly! They are protected by law and should never be touched, but they actually came up to us (laughs). While snorkeling, they swam alongside us the whole time, and it was truly a precious experience!

Despite the on-and-off rain and feeling cold, it ultimately became a wonderful memory for me and my two friends!!!

私は去年10月に参加して個人的に凄く海水が冷たく感じたので、今回は9月という事もあり、とても期待して参加しました。前回は午後の部、今回は午前の部と違った良さを発見できました。
結果は.....雨。。。ワイキキは晴れていましたが、山を越えるとすっかりどしゃぶりでした（笑　海水が冷たいとかいう以前に雨にぬれて凄く寒いっ。もしかして中止になるのかと少々不安になりましたが、雨の中出航！！やや小雨の中海亀ウォッチング。2~3匹見れました。サンドバーに着いた頃にはさらに雨。。。水着で繰り出しましたが、寒い！！ツアーの中にはしっかり上着を着てサンドバーを歩いている方もいました。正解だと思いました。途中雲の隙間から太陽の光が出てきたときはとても気持ち良かったです。肝心な海水は去年より温かく、雨で上半身が寒い中少し助かりました。続いてはシュノーケル。ここで驚いたのが異常にに人に寄り付いてくるウミガメがっ！？法律で守られていて決して触ってはいけないとされているカメですが、むしろ向こうからぶつかってきます（笑　シュノーケル中、終始一緒に泳ぎ、それはそれは貴重な体験をさせていただきました！
降ったり止んだりな雨の中、寒い思いもしましたが、結果的に友達2人でとても良い思い出になりました！！！

I participated on September 17th. I was very impressed by the sandbar that suddenly appears in the middle of the ocean! Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, so it was a bit cold, but I had a great time. The water was about mid-calf at the shallowest point. I think it would have been even more amazing if I could have participated during low tide when the sand is fully exposed. The staff were all cheerful and energetic, making it a fun experience, and the hamburgers for lunch were very delicious. We were also able to see sea turtles here and there, making it a highly satisfying tour that I recommend. Since the waves are calm, I think even beginners in snorkeling can enjoy it.

9/17参加しました。海の真ん中に突然現れるサンドバーには非常に感動しました！当日生憎の曇り空だったので、寒かったのですが楽しかったです。水は一番浅いところでふくらはぎの真ん中位でした。完全に砂が露出する引潮時に参加できたらもっと感動的だったんだろうな、と思います。スタッフはみな明るくてテンションが高く、楽しませてくれますし、ランチのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです。ウミガメもあちこちに見ることができ、非常に満足できるツアーでお勧めです。波が穏やかな場所なので、シュノーケル初心者の方でも楽しめると思います。

(Positive Points)
○ I was moved to see wild dolphins swimming while snorkeling.
○ I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to the staff who kept things fun and lively, I didn't have time to feel sick and had a great time.
○ The bread from Leonard was delicious.
○ They entertained us with singing, dancing, and provided fruits and snacks, which made for a very enjoyable experience on the boat.
○ We had plenty of time to play, and it was truly the best activity. I think it was worth more than the price.

(Negative Points)
○ There wasn't much time to enjoy the stand-up paddleboarding or canoeing.
○ I participated in the second trip, but the boat's restroom became full and was unusable, which was a bit tough.

（良かった点）
○野生のイルカが泳いでいるのをシュノーケリングをして見ることができて感動。
○船酔いが心配だったが、スタッフの方が楽しく盛り上げてくれたおかげで、船酔いする暇もなく、楽しく過ごすことができた。
○レナードのパンも食べれておいしかった。
○歌ったり、踊ったり、フルーツやお菓子の差し入れがあったりと、船の上でも楽しくもてなしてくれて、とてもよい対応だった。
○たっぷりと遊べて、本当に最高のアクティビティ。値段以上の価値があると思う。

（残念だった点）
○スタンディングボードやカヌーを楽しむ時間があまりなかった。
○２便に参加したが、船のトイレがいっぱいになってしまい、使えなかったのが少しつらかった。

When we arrived at the meeting point on the pier, we immediately recognized the boat that was docked. The boat was clean, with tables and benches on the first floor, and only benches on the second floor. There was plenty of space to move around. We had a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old with us, and there were activities that everyone, from kids to adults, could enjoy, such as watching dolphins and riding in a boat shaped like a float. The staff were friendly and very attentive. They also provided wetsuits for both children and adults (each for $10). We were also soothed by the wonderful views, sea breeze, and music. I highly recommend it.

集合場所の桟橋に着くと、船がとまっているのですぐにわかりました。船はきれいで１階にはテーブルとベンチがあり、２階にはベンチのみ。スペースはかなりゆったりとしています。４歳と６歳の子供連れでしたが、イルカを見たり、浮き輪のような形のボートに乗ったり、子供から大人まで楽しめる内容です。スタッフもフレンドリーで、面倒見のよい方々ばかりでした。子供用と大人用のウェットスーツも借してくれます。（１つ１０ドル）素晴らしい景色と海風と音楽にも癒されました。おすすめです。

If you want to experience the ride of a life time then this is the voyage for you, from the crew, the Napali Coast and spinner dolphins and over to Niihau Island and Snorkeling at Lehua in crystal clear water everything was just perfect, we went in mid sept this yr and had only 27 people on the 65 foot cat and plenty of room, snorkeling was the best, even saw a Monk seal a couple of rays and a octopus, the seas coming back across the channel were very calm for us, we might have been very lucky, but again don't miss this wonderful voyage its worth every penny.

I'm really glad I went!
The guide was interesting and made me feel relaxed♪
I want to go again!!!!

行って本当によかったです！
ガイドさん、おもしろくてなごみました♪
また行きたい！！！！

I participated in mid-September. The staff were friendly, and I had a fun experience.

The summer-only early morning course follows this flow: "Boat → Walk on the sandbar → Snorkeling → Breakfast."

However, it can be quite cold in the morning. Once you get into the water, it's manageable, but due to the strong wind, it can be quite uncomfortable when you come out wet. Even without that, if you go with a summer mindset, it feels chilly. (At one point, all the participants were hesitant.)

Make sure to bring something to protect against the wind, or you can borrow a wetsuit.

Also, you need to pay attention to the tides, as there can be times when the water level is quite high.

It's safer to bring a waterproof camera, or you can bring a waterproof case.

There are apparently friendly sea turtles around, and you can often encounter them. (This time, one came quite close to us.)

The price seems a bit on the higher side, but overall, I think it's a good tour.

9月中旬に参加しました。
スタッフの方は感じが良く、楽しく体験出来ました。


夏限定の早朝コースは、
「船→サンドバーで歩く→スノーケリング→朝ご飯」
という流れ。

ただし、朝は結構寒いです。
海に入ってしまえばまだなんとかなるレベルなのですが、
風が強いため、濡れた後に出るとかなり堪えますし、
そうでなくても夏感覚で行くと肌寒いです。
（途中までは参加者がみんなひいていました）

ちゃんと風を防ぐものを持って行くか、
ウェットスーツを貸して下さるのでそれを利用。


また、潮の満ち引きをよく見て行かないと、
普通に水位の高い時もあるようです。

カメラは防水のものを持って行く方が安心して使えます。
あるいは防水ケースを持参。

懐いているウミガメがいるらしく、
ウミガメには結構会える雰囲気。
（今回も、間近にきてくれました）


値段はやや高めの設定な気はしますが、
総じて良いツアーだと思います。

You can enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful sea. You'll even get to meet sea turtles. Plus, the staff is amazing!! They will definitely get you excited.

綺麗な海でシュノーケリングを楽しめる。ウミガメにも会えるよ。それと、スタッフが最高！！盛り上げてくれること間違いなし。

This was one of the best activities we did on the big island. I would highly recommend this trip!

Watching the sea turtles up close was fantastic. I somewhat understood the meaning of the sandbar. Snorkeling...

ウミガメは真近にウォッチングできて満点です。サンドバーはその意味がなんとなく理解できました。シュノーケリングは・・・

We really enjoyed this cruise. The Na Pali coast is very beautiful. The breakfast and lunch was great. The snorkeling was fantastic. Getting to see a monk seal basking in the sun was really great. The ride home was the only part of the trip that was challenging. I recommend anyone taking this cruise to take a dramimine before departing. On the ride back the crew passed out plenty of buckets, people were getting sick because of the rough ride. It is not the fault of the crew, the seas are especially rough. The only warning we got ahead of time was that it is an "E" ticket ride on the way back. No one on the boat knew exactly what to expect. We were lucky enough not to be the ones who did get sick. Well worth the money and the views are breath taking. It is an experience we will never forget. The crew was very nice and helpful. Thanks y'all!!
Dearl and Jade from Dallas

We had a fantastic tour and was even lucky enough to see lots of Dolphins along the way!! Being on the boat was a fun experience (not recommended if you get sea sick as the waves can get very big which makes for a bumpy but fun ride!) and the views of The Na Pali were amazing. Great crew too which made the trip more enjoyable - lots of interesting stories and very welcoming! The food was well prepared and had a good variety too - very tasty! We would highly recommend this tour!

The weather was great, and I got to see a lot of dolphins and sea turtles. The staff were very lively and made the experience enjoyable from early in the morning until the end. It wasn't just about meeting the dolphins; the entire tour was fun.

お天気がよくたくさんのイルカとウミガメに会えました。
スタッフの方たちがとてもいい感じに盛り上げてくれて、朝早くから解散までたのしく過ごせました。ただイルカに会えるだけじゃなくて、ツアーの内容全体が楽しかったです。

I was able to take my time to enjoy the Napali Coast, and I even had the delightful experience of encountering a pod of dolphins along the way. There were detailed safety considerations, so I didn't feel particularly anxious. However, there were hardly any Japanese people, so all the explanations were in English, and due to the noise of the boat, I could hardly understand anything. It's a shame because the guide was doing their best to provide information. I might need to improve my English skills to enjoy it more. Also, during snorkeling, I was surprised by the lack of fish, so I got out of the water quickly. Maybe the waves made it difficult to find a good spot.

ナパリコーストもゆっくりと見ることができ、途中でイルカの群れに遭遇するという嬉しい出来事もありました。安全面も細かい配慮があったので特に不安に感じることもなかったです。ただ、ほとんど日本人がいないので、説明はすべて英語で、船の騒音もあってほとんど理解できませんでした。ガイドさんが一生懸命案内してくれていたのに残念です。もっと楽しむには英語力が必要かもしれません。あと、シュノーケリングは、なぜここで？と思うくらい魚がいなかったので、すぐあがってしまいました。波があるから場所がないのかな。

First of all this was my first time snorkeling and my wife's 2nd or 3rd time! I was really nervous and the girls did everything they could to make sure I was comfortable in the water and made sure I had a great time! The sandbars were great! The best part where the surprise sea turtles! The reef was beautiful! We saw a ton of fish and a sea turtle! I highly recommend Captain Bob's to anyone! The music during the BBQ was great and so was the food! The girls where funny and really enjoyed what they were doing! If you guys go make sure to bring your sunblock!

Upon arriving at the hotel on the Big Island, I immediately made a phone call to confirm my reservation, but I could only communicate in English and couldn't effectively ask about directions to the meeting point, so I gave up and hung up. Fortunately, it seems they kindly contacted the Japanese desk at the hotel for me, and I was able to get assistance from the Japanese desk. I decided to take a taxi to the meeting point.

When we arrived at the meeting point, we were the only Japanese customers there. Once we boarded the boat and set off, I couldn't help but scream with excitement at the incredible speed. It was so much fun! I'm glad I wore sunglasses because the wind was strong.

After a while, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and I was thrilled to see them jump in front of us like in a dolphin show at an aquarium. The clarity of the water in Kealakekua Bay was amazing, and I took various pictures of the fish with my waterproof camera while snorkeling. An American child on board was having fun jumping off the boat. We took a little break on the boat to enjoy sandwiches, fruits, and snacks.

After that, we went to see various caves and felt the greatness of nature. There was an explanation in English about the history of the Big Island along the way, so I recommend that those who don't understand English read the Japanese pamphlet provided before boarding.

It was a tour that exceeded my expectations, and I was very satisfied!☆

　ハワイ島のホテルに着いてさっそく予約確認の電話をかけましたが英語しか通じず集合場所までの行き方についての質問をうまく伝えられずに諦めて電話を切りました。するとご親切にもホテルのジャパニーズデスクに連絡してくだっさったようでジャパニーズデスクに対応してもらいタクシーで集合場所まで行くことにしました。
　無事集合場所に到着すると日本人のお客さんは私たちだけでした。いざボートに乗り込み出発するとすごいスピードでキャーキャー叫んでしまいました。すごく楽しいです！風が強いのでサングラスをしていて良かったです。
　しばらく行くとイルカの群れに遭遇し水族館のイルカショーのような大ジャンプが目の前で見られて感激しました。
　ケアラケクア湾の透明度はすばらしくシュノーケリングをしながら防水カメラでいろんな魚を撮りました。一緒に乗っていたアメリカ人の子供はボートから飛び込みをしたりして楽しんでいました。ボートの上でサンドイッチとフルーツ、スナック菓子をいただきちょっと休憩。
　その後、いろんな洞窟を見に行き、自然の偉大さを実感しました。
　途中ハワイ島の歴史について英語で説明がありますので英語がわからない方は乗船前にもらえる日本語の説明書を熟読しておくことをおすすめします。
　期待以上に楽しいツアーで大満足でしたぁー☆