All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

You don't even get your hair wet, and fish swim right up to you and pick at the bread in your hand. You breathe normally. You can see them perfectly clearly and they come to you. This was really fun. Then you can snorkel around the boat while the other people take their turns, in couples, riding the little underwater scooters. Don't do this if you're prone to seasickness. But if you don't want the hassle of SCUBA, this is the best way to be underwater with the bright little fish.

Many people have written about the tour content. It was truly a fun tour. I will share my thoughts on the gap between my expectations before participating and the actual experience.

<An early morning departure isn’t tough!>
Listening to the staff's stories in the car as they pick you up makes the sleepiness disappear, and my excitement gradually increases.

<Don’t underestimate seasickness!>
I’ve never experienced motion sickness, but I got seasick. More specifically, while snorkeling and drifting on the water's surface, I felt nauseous. I recommend going to bed early the night before and taking motion sickness medication.

<You can’t touch the dolphins, but it’s moving!>
Since they are wild dolphins, you can’t touch them. However, seeing a pod of dolphins in their natural state is truly moving. The dolphins seem to take an interest in us, swimming around us, as if welcoming us.

<It’s fine for kids too>
The staff will stay close by, so as long as your child isn’t afraid of the water, they can enjoy swimming in the ocean. Kids can also experience kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. I would love for my child to participate when I have one.

<Even a difficult man smiles...>
The staff genuinely enjoy themselves, and that energy naturally spreads to the participants, making everyone smile. After joining this tour, I broke out of my usual shell and switched to Hawaii mode, both mentally and physically.

<You won’t be exhausted even with a packed morning>
This tour allows you to return to the hotel by around noon. There’s so much to do in the morning, yet you can still be active in the afternoon. This is because everyone is fast asleep in the return vehicle, resting up for the afternoon activities. The staff who provided various information on the way there quietly let participants rest on the way back. You can maintain the same high energy from the morning and handle afternoon plans as well. I think it’s perfectly fine to fill your schedule with shopping and beach activities.

That’s how it was. I hope this helps!

ツアーの内容については多くの方が記されている通り。
本当に楽しいツアーでした。
私は、参加する前と実際に参加してのギャップについて記します。
＜朝早い出発は辛くない！＞
迎えに来られるスタッフの方のお話を車中で聞いていると　眠気は吹っ飛び、だんだんテンションがあがってきます。

＜船酔いを甘く見ちゃダメ！＞
乗り物酔いなんてしたことがない私が船酔い。というよりもシュノーケリングで水面を漂っていると酔っちゃいました。前日は早めに就寝し、酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいたほうがよいと思います。

＜イルカには触れられないけど感動！＞
野生のイルカなので触れません。でも自然のままのイルカの群れを見ると感動します。イルカ達も私たちに興味を持って周りをグルグルまわってくれるんで、歓迎してくれているみたい。

＜子供でも大丈夫＞
スタッフの方がずっとそばに付き添ってくれますので、水を怖がらない海水浴が普通にできる子供さんなら大丈夫。カヤックやスタンドアップ・パドルも体験できます。子供ができたらぜひ参加させたい。

＜気難しい男にも笑みが・・・＞
スタッフ自身が本当に楽しんでいるんです。だから参加者にもそれが伝わり自然と顔が笑ってきます。こちらのツアーに参加して、いつもの自分の殻を破り、心身ともにハワイモードに切り替わりました。

＜朝から盛りだくさんでも疲れ果てない＞
このツアーは１２時くらいにはホテルに戻って来れます。
午前中だけで盛りだくさんなのに午後も活動的に動けます。なぜならば、送りの車中ではみんな爆睡して、午後からの活動に備えます。行きの車中では色々と案内をしてくれるスタッフの方も、帰りには静かに参加者を寝かせてくれます。
午前のハイテンションそのままで、午後の予定もこなせるでしょう。買い物やビーチなどどんどん予定を詰め込んでもＯＫかと思います。

こんな感じです。
参考にしてくださいね。

On June 14th, we set off on a tour to encounter wild dolphins under clear skies. I was worried about feeling sleepy since it was early in the morning, but my excitement outweighed those concerns, making them unnecessary.

First, we had Leonard's malasadas. I had actually eaten them a couple of days prior, so I knew how good they were, but they were still delicious! I could eat them over and over again.

The drive to the boat dock was quite long, but I enjoyed the scenery of Hawaii that I don't usually get to see, and before I knew it, we arrived.

Then we boarded the boat. It was quite cold out on the water... They offered wetsuits for $10, but I foolishly thought, "It’s such nice weather, I’ll be fine," and didn’t rent one. I was shivering until I got in the water (though I felt fine once I was in). If you're not good with the cold, it's safer to rent one.

When we spotted dolphin fins from the boat, we jumped into the water! For those who aren't confident swimmers, the handsome staff will pull you along with floatation devices, so you can relax. I was pulled along, which allowed me to see the dolphins up close!

As I was watching a pod of dolphins diving right in front of me, one swam right by my feet. I think there were more than ten of them, and there were even two baby dolphins.

In the midst of this excitement, a dolphin a little distance away performed spin jumps over and over again, and I was just so grateful and thrilled.

After that, we went snorkeling with tropical fish and sea turtles. There was a little boy on our tour who was overjoyed every time he spotted a turtle, which was very heartwarming. He was also thrilled to ride on a paddle boat with one of the staff members.

I tried stand-up paddleboarding, but it was difficult. The staff encouraged me to "Stand up! Stand up!" and while I did manage to stand for a moment, I quickly fell. But it was a lot of fun!

Then we had a cheeseburger lunch. It was a simple burger, but it was delicious!

On the way back to the boat dock, we enjoyed a ukulele live performance and hula lesson. The entire staff got everyone excited, and before we knew it, we had arrived.

Finally, we received eco bags as graduation certificates. I truly had a wonderful time, saw many dolphins, and I’m so glad I participated in this tour. The staff's attentiveness was also fantastic, making it enjoyable for people of all ages.

６/１４　快晴のなか、野生のイルカに出会うツアーに出発しました。
朝早くて途中で眠くならないかと心配していましたが、ワクワクドキドキのほうが強くて、そんな心配は無用でした。
まずはレナーズのマラサダ。実は前々日に食べていて味は知っていましたが、やっぱり美味しい！何度食べてもいいです。
ボート乗り場までのドライブ。かなり距離がありますが、ふだん見られないハワイの景色を堪能しているうちに着いていました。
そして船上へ。海の上はかなり寒い・・・。ウェットスーツを１０＄で貸してくれますが、「こんなにいい天気なら大丈夫でしょ」と借りずにいた私はバカでした。海に入るまでブルブル状態でした。（海に入った後は割と平気でしたが）寒いのが苦手な人は借りたほうが無難です。
そして船上からイルカの背びれが見えたところで、海にドボン！泳ぎが苦手な人は浮き具を使ってイケメンスタッフが引っぱていってくれるので安心です。私は引っぱってもらいました。おかげでイルカを至近距離で見ることができました！
目の前で海に潜るイルカの群れを目で追っていたら、私の足元を泳いでいきました。１０頭以上はいたと思います。赤ちゃんイルカも２頭いました。
そんな感動の中、少し離れた所で１頭のイルカがこれでもか！というぐらい何回も何回もスピンジャンプを決めてくれて、もう感謝感激でした。
そのあとは熱帯魚と海亀とのシュノーケリング。私たちのツアーには小さい男の子も参加していて、亀を見つけるたびに大喜びしていたのがとてもほほえましかったです。その子はスタッフのお兄さんにパドルボートに乗せてもらってご満悦でした。
私もスタンドアップパドルに挑戦しましたが難しい。スタッフの方に「立って！立って！」と励まされて立っては見たもののすぐにコケました。でも、とてもおもしろかったです。
そしてチーズバーガーのランチ。シンプルなバーガーなんだけど、これが美味しいの！
それからボート乗り場に戻りがてらウクレレライブとフラレッスン。スタッフ全員で盛り上げてくれるので、みんなで大盛り上がりしてるうちに着いてしまいました。
そして最後に卒業証書のエコバック。
もう本当に楽しくて、イルカもたくさん見られて、このツアーに参加してよかったと心から思います。
スタッフの気配りも素晴らしかったので、どんな年代のかたでも安心して楽しめる

We had a great time on the boat. Rocket and David were very nice. I snorkeled and David helped out the crew. Our friends had fun too. Hopefully we can see you in Hawaii. Aloha!

We just had to write you and express our thanks for our wonderful day trip to Lanai with you this past June. The pod of spinner dolphins that we saw were spectacular - so graceful and we got to see them up close and personal. We couldn't believe how much they like to jump...we got some GREAT pictures. Thanks again!

We were so comfortable! It was amazing. If you are scared, my dad made it with just one arm and at 74 years young. You can do it too! We will tell all our friends!!

Genevieve and Lily loved this as their first time snuba experiences. In fact this was their first time going to A BEACH! A memory that will stay with them forever. Thank you to Kevin for being so good to them. Mahalo and Aloha from Kansas City!

We loved everything. The Snuba with Chad and the food and Sailing. The Crew made the entire experience great and took care of us from the start to the end. It was one of our best experiences on a Hawaiian Island, ever!

I previously participated in this tour and had a great time, so I joined again this time. During the afternoon BBQ lunch tour, I was able to see many sea turtles. Unfortunately, the sandbar had a high water level this time, so it wasn't visible, but the scenery was beautiful and amazing. The snorkeling seemed to have fewer fish... The BBQ on the boat was also fantastic! The meat was really delicious. There were nearly 50 participants this time, and the boat was quite crowded, plus while snorkeling, I often bumped into others, which made it a bit uncomfortable. I hope they consider limiting the number of participants per session a bit more.

以前このツアーに参加してとてもよかったので、今回また参加しました。
午後のBBQランチ付きの回でたくさんのウミガメを見ることができました。
残念ながら今回はサンドバーはかなり水位が高くて海面が出てなかったですが景色はキレイで最高でした。
シュノーケリングは魚がちょっと少なかったような・・・。
船の上で食べるBBQも最高！お肉かなりおいしいです。
今回参加者が50人近くいて、ボートがぎゅうぎゅうだったのとシュノーケリングも泳いでて人とぶつかることが多く気を使いながらという感じだったので1回の参加人数に制限をかけるなどもう少し考えてほしいと思います。

I was a bit worried because the people I was supposed to join were not arriving, but thanks to the lively energy of some cheerful Latin American women, I had a great time. We encountered a pod of dolphins along the way, and they spun and jumped right next to the boat several times. The snorkeling was also very beautiful.

As mentioned in other reviews, I didn't have a good grasp of English, so I couldn't fully understand the explanations, and it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't communicate much with other foreigners. However, the captain and the other staff were very kind.

一緒に参加する方がなかなか到着ぜずどうなることかと思いましたが、とても陽気なラテン系のアメリカ人の女性たちのノリのおかげもあって、とても楽しく過ごすことができました。途中イルカの群れに遭遇し、船のすぐ近くで何回も回転したりジャンプしたりしてくれました。シュノーケリングもとてもきれいでした。
他の書き込みにもあるとおり、英語力がなく説明がよくわからなかったのと、他の外国人の方とコミュニケーションがあまり取れないのが残念でした。でもキャプテンも他のスタッフの方もとても親切です。

I participated on May 20th.
First, the reception desk was set up in front of the Body Glove boat. Staff members arrived a little before the meeting time. It seemed there were no staff who spoke Japanese, but everyone was very gentlemanly and friendly, and they kindly listened even to my broken English, which was helpful.
We encountered a pod of dolphins right after departure. I think there were about 20 of them. It was my first time seeing wild dolphins, and I was moved. By the way, we encountered them again at the same spot on the way back, so they might always be there during this time of year.
After that, it took about 40 minutes to reach the snorkeling point. There was guidance in English along the way, but I couldn't catch it because it was too fast. However, they showed us a Japanese explanation sheet, so it was not a problem at all.
You can enjoy snorkeling for over two hours at a depth of about 5 to 10 meters where there are coral reefs. The water was a bit cold and somewhat chilly, but the visibility was high and there were many fish, so I had a great time. There seemed to be life jackets available, but I was strongly recommended to use a noodle, which is a long foam float, and when I tried it, it was indeed easy to use. Of course, they also lend you a snorkel and fins.
As for meals, as soon as you get on the boat, you can freely take breakfast (bread, muffins, fruit, drinks), and when you arrive at the snorkeling point, lunch (bread, ham, vegetables, potato chips, drinks, etc., all of various kinds) is provided, which you can also eat freely. The taste was just average, but I thought it was good that there were various options.
We were the only Japanese participants, but I think it’s a tour that is easy to join because the staff is very polite. One point to note is that the boat sways quite a bit, so I think it would be safer for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some medication before participating.

　５月２０日に参加してきました。
　まず、受付はボディグローブの船の前にデスクが置いてあり、そちらになります。集合時間の少し前からスタッフの方がいらっしゃいました。日本語の通じるスタッフはいないようでしたが、皆さん非常に紳士的かつフレンドリーで片言の英語でも丁寧に聞いてくれるので、助かりました。
　出発してすぐにイルカの群れに遭遇しました。２０頭ぐらいはいたと思います。野生のイルカは初めて見たので感動でした。ちなみに、帰りも同じポイントで遭遇しましたので、この時期は日中いつもそこにいるのかも知れません。
　その後、４０分ほどかけてシュノーケリングポイントに到達します。途中、英語でガイダンスがありますが、早口で全く聞き取れませんでした。でも、日本語の説明書を見せてくれるので全く問題なかったです。
　珊瑚礁のある深さ５~１０ｍ程度のところで２時間以上シュノーケリングを満喫できます。水がやや冷たく若干肌寒かったですが、透明度は高く魚も多いので楽しめました。ライフジャケットもあるようでしたが、ヌードルという細長い発泡スチロールのような浮きを強く奨められ、使ってみたところ確かに使いやすかったです。もちろん、シュノーケルとフィンも貸してくれます。
　食事は、船に乗るとすぐに朝食（パン、マフィン、果物、飲み物）をフリーで取ることができ、シュノーケリングポイントにつくとランチ（パン、ハム、野菜、ポテトチップス、飲み物などいずれも複数種類）が用意され、これもフリーで食べられます。味はまあ普通ですが、種類がいろいろあるのがよいと思いました。
　日本人は我々だけでしたが、スタッフがとても丁寧なので参加しやすいツアーだと思います。一点だけ、船は結構揺れるので、弱い方は酔い止めを飲んで参加した方が安心だと思います。

Honestly, I set off not knowing what to expect.

The experience involved riding a high-speed jet board from the harbor near the King Kamehameha Hotel to Captain Cook.

There, I was able to rent a snorkeling set and snorkeled for about 30 minutes. Snacks (potato chips and chocolate chip cookies) and fruit were provided, along with soft drinks.

On the way back, we toured coastal sightseeing spots with explanations, but since the guide only spoke English, I felt a bit sad (like I missed out?).

Overall, I think it’s a refreshing experience that gives you a sense of an American adventure.

正直一体何が待っているのか不明で出発しました

内容としては、高速ジェットボードに乗り
キングカメハメハホテル近くの港から、キャプテンクックまでボードで走ります

そこで、シュノーケルセットを借りれて30分程度のシュノーケル
お菓子（ポテトチップとチョコチップクッキー）と果物
そして、ソフトドリンクがついていました

帰りは、海際の観光名所を回って説明をしてくれるんですが
ガイドさんが全員英語しか話せないため、ちょっと悲しい（損した？）気分になりました

全体的には、爽快な雰囲気でアメリカンアドベンチャーを感じられるプランだとは思います

The staff is friendly, and I was impressed by the beauty of the sandbar! I was lucky to see manta rays and sea turtles as well. I want to participate again!

スタッフがフレンドリーだし
サンドバーの美しさに感動!
運良くマンタ、海ガメも見れてラッキー☆
また参加したい程です。

My first goal on my honeymoon in Hawaii was not shopping or relaxing on the beach, but to swim with wild dolphins! However, I’m a bit of a weak swimmer... and shy...

I was in search of a safe, enjoyable tour with a high chance of encountering dolphins, and I found

"Dolphin University"!!!!!!

The tour price is definitely not cheap... However, due to the high ratings and the wonderful personalities of the tour staff that shone through on their website, I decided to go with them. If you are hesitating for similar reasons, I absolutely recommend Dolphin University!

In the morning, we received a surprise wake-up call from President Yuriko♪ The malasadas from Leonard's that we stopped by were so delicious that even girls could easily eat three! Shortly after boarding, we had a group introduction and photo time, which helped us bond with the other guests. Before we knew it, we arrived at the dolphin spot. I will never forget the excitement when a pod of dolphins swam towards us.

Then we jumped into the sea! For those who can't swim, the handsome crew members will pull you along with a float. There were mother and baby dolphins in the pod, and the baby dolphins came really close to us.

After about an hour of fun, we moved by boat to the snorkeling point. I forgot the name of the place, but the water was so beautiful that I could have stayed underwater forever.

Then it was lunchtime with cheeseburgers in paradise☆ Made by Captain Papa. I realized it had been a while since I laughed so much while enjoying my meal.

The hula dance time after lunch is all about having fun, even if it's your first time!! Before we knew it, we were back at the port.

The day really flew by. It's a good idea to bring a waterproof camera. The boat has a restroom☆ Even at the end of May, it's better to rent a wetsuit (it gets cold after coming out of the water). You can change from your swimsuit to clothes at the port on the way back.

I think this is one of the few tours that makes me want to repeat the experience.

Thank you so much to President Yuriko and all the crew for such a wonderful time!!!!

ハネムーンで初ハワイでの私の第一目標は、買い物でもビーチでバカンスでもなく、野生のイルカさんと泳ぎたい！！でした。
しかし若干カナヅチ気味な私...そして人見知り...
安心安全かつ楽しく愉快なイルカ遭遇率の高いツアー☆
を探し求めて出逢ったのが

『名門イルカ大学』！！！！！

けして安くはないツアー代金...
しかし口コミ評価の高さ、ツアースタッフの画面からにじみ出る人柄の良さからここに決めました。
もしも　同じような理由で迷っている方、イルカ大学絶対オススメです！

朝はユリコ学長のサプライズモーニングコール♪
途中で立ち寄るレナーズのマラサダは女子でもかるく３個はいけるくらい絶品です。
乗船してからまもなく始まる全員の紹介＆写真タイムのおかげで、他のお客さん達とも仲良く打ち解けられました。
そして　あっという間にイルカさんポイントに到着です。
十数頭のイルカさんの群れがこっちに向かってきた時の興奮は忘れられません。

そしてすぐに海へＩＮ！！
泳げない人はイケメンクルーが浮き輪で引っ張ってくれます。
群れの中には親子やカップルもいて赤ちゃんイルカが本当に近くまできてくれてました。

小一時間ほど楽しんだら、今度はシュノーケリングポイントまで船で移動です。
場所名を忘れてしまいましたが、こちらの海も本当にキレイで、ずっと潜っていたいぐらいでした。

そしてランチタイムのチーズバーガーＩｎパラダイス☆
キャプテンパパさん手作りです。
こんなに笑ったの久しぶりだなあとしみじみしながら頂きました。

食後のフラダンスタイムは、初めてでも楽しんだもん勝ちです！！
踊りまくって笑っているうちにもう港に着いていました。

当日は本当にあっという間です。
防水のカメラは持ってきたほうがいいです。
船にトイレはついてます☆
五月末でもウエットスーツはレンタルしたほうがいいです。
（海から上がった後が寒いです）
帰りの港で水着から服に着替えれます。

またリピートしたいと思わせてくれる数少ないツアーのひとつだと思います。

ユリコ学長はじめ、クルーの皆様！
ステキなひとときを本当にありがとうございました！！！！

This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, and I participated in a dolphin tour for the first time! I wish I had joined the tour earlier! It was a tour packed with activities! Swimming with dolphins, turtles, and fish, enjoying kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, the music on the boat, and the friendly and kind staff... everything was satisfying!

ハワイ５回目で初めてイルカツアーに参加しました！！
もっと早くツアーに参加していればよかった！っと思うほど
内容盛り沢山のツアーでした♪♪
イルカ、亀、魚と泳げたこと、カヤックやスタンドアップボードで楽しめたこと、船の上の音楽、優しくて親切なスタッフの皆さま・・全部が満足です☆☆

I was able to see a lot of dolphins. At first, I thought it would be nice to see even just a few, but I ended up encountering a huge pod of dolphins. They came just a few meters from the boat and jumped around, showing their playful spirit. I also enjoyed snorkeling. Coincidentally, it had rained a lot the day before, and the water was murky, so I could only spot the dolphins from underwater once, but I was thrilled to see them many times from the boat. Just cruising was a wonderful experience.

The activities after returning, like the hula lesson, were also fun. I would love to participate again when I go back to Hawaii. Next time, I want to see the dolphins from underwater!

たくさんのイルカに会えました。最初はちょっとでも見れたらいいかな、ぐらいにしか思っていなかったのですが、すごくたくさんのイルカの群れに会うことができました。ボートの数メートル先にきてくれたり、ジャンプしてくれたりと、サービス精神旺盛のイルカたちでしたシュノーケルも楽しめました。たまたま、前の日に雨がたくさん降り水が濁っていて、海の中からイルカを確認することは１度しかできなかったけど、船の上からは何度も何度も見えて嬉しかったです。クルーズするだけでも気持ちが良かったです。
帰ってきてからのアクティビティ・フラレッスンも楽しかったです。またハワイに行ったら参加したいと思います。次こそは海の中からイルカを見たいです！！

I was able to see a lot of dolphins. At first, I thought it would be nice to see even just a few, but I ended up encountering a huge pod of dolphins. They came just a few meters from the boat and jumped around, showing off their playful spirit. I also enjoyed snorkeling. Unfortunately, the day before, it had rained a lot, and the water was murky, so I could only spot the dolphins from underwater once, but I was thrilled to see them many times from the boat. Just cruising was a wonderful experience.

The activities after returning, like the hula lesson, were also fun. I would love to participate again when I go back to Hawaii. Next time, I want to see the dolphins from underwater!

たくさんのイルカに会えました。最初はちょっとでも見れたらいいかな、ぐらいにしか思っていなかったのですが、すごくたくさんのイルカの群れに会うことができました。ボートの数メートル先にきてくれたり、ジャンプしてくれたりと、サービス精神旺盛のイルカたちでしたシュノーケルも楽しめました。たまたま、前の日に雨がたくさん降り水が濁っていて、海の中からイルカを確認することは１度しかできなかったけど、船の上からは何度も何度も見えて嬉しかったです。クルーズするだけでも気持ちが良かったです。
帰ってきてからのアクティビティ・フラレッスンも楽しかったです。またハワイに行ったら参加したいと思います。次こそは海の中からイルカを見たいです！！

During our honeymoon in Hawaii, we wanted to have memorable experiences. Since we both love the ocean, we were interested in a tour where we could encounter wild dolphins and decided to participate. On the day of the tour, we were worried about oversleeping since it was an early morning, but knowing we could enjoy Leonard's malasadas helped us arrive at the meeting point on time. Since we hadn't eaten anything before, the malasadas were especially delicious. Along the way, we enjoyed seeing the hospital where President Obama was born and the luxurious home of former sumo wrestler Konishiki, making the journey fun. Although it was windy, the weather was nice, and we were greeted by many dolphins, which we had been eagerly anticipating. I was concerned because my wife is prone to seasickness, but it was great that we could snorkel at a point very close to the beach without going far offshore. Additionally, the staff took care of those who were not confident in their swimming abilities, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. We were able to see the dolphins up close, and hearing their calls was incredibly moving. After the dolphins, we also saw a large turtle and had the chance to try paddle surfing, making for a packed and enjoyable time. It was a fulfilling experience that created wonderful memories. Thank you for everything!

新婚旅行で訪れたハワイで、思い出になる体験がしたいと思っていました。二人とも海が好きだったので、野生のイルカに出会えるツアーに興味を持ち、参加しました。当日は朝が早く、寝坊しないか心配でしたが、レナーズのマラサダをいただけるということもあり、時間通りに集合場所へ向かうことができました。何も食べないで行ったので、お目当てのマラサダもとても美味しく感じました。道中、オバマ大統領が産まれた病院や小錦さんの豪邸を見ることができたりと、移動中も楽しかったです。風が強かったものの、天気は良く、念願のイルカさんがたくさんお出迎えしてくれていました。妻が船酔いしやすいので心配でしたが、沖合いまで行かずに、ビーチからすぐ近くのポイントでシュノーケリングできたのがよかったです。それにスタッフのみなさんが、泳ぎに自信のない人へのケアをしてくれていて、安心して楽しむことができました。想像以上に近い距離でイルカを見ることができ、イルカの鳴き声も聞くことができたのは、大変感動的でした。イルカの後は大きなカメも見ることができたり、パドルサーフィンもできたりと盛りだくさんの内容で、充実した楽しいひとときを過ごすことができ、いい思い出になりました。いろいろとありがとうございました。

I participated in the morning tour. I was amazed by the solitary, pure white sandbar in the middle of the beautiful sea. It was surprisingly easy to see the sandbar so clearly. However, walking on it was a bit painful... But the stunning scenery was mesmerizing.

I also got to see sea turtles, which was a fantastic experience.

The staff were really great, and I had a lot of fun.

I highly recommend it!!

午前のツアーに参加しました。
きれいな海の真ん中にポツンと真っ白なサンドバーに感動。
出ていないのが不思議なくらいきれいにサンドバーを見ることが出来ました。
ただ、歩くとちょっと痛い…。
でも、きれいな景色にうっとりです。

ウミガメも見ることが出来て大満喫でした。

スタッフもとてもイイの方たちで、とても楽しかったです。

おすすめです！！

My husband and I loved this sunset sail. The food was absolutely scrumptious and the views of the cliffs of Na Pali, the dark ocean and the orange and purple sky were just amazing and priceless. Thank you for adding so much to our vacation!

The entire experience was very nice. It's great! A good trip for anyone. We could have just stayed put and enjoyed the ride, but I did get in the water. They helped me relax and enjoy it. The crew was very helpful. We only had 8 people making it more personal. I have no idea how many they usually have. There is plenty of room to walk around and do your own thing.

~Margaret N. from GA

The crew was wonderful, very accommodating and knowledgeable. It was my most favorite thing about our entire Oahu trip! We loved being able to see the spinner dolphins jump. There were so many fish! My husband loved helping to put up the 450 pound sail. Not a day we will soon forget! We didn't want to get off the boat at the end of our time... we'll definitely be back.

For those who don't know scuba diving but yet wish to experience the life under the sea, need to do this. Very nice experience and enjoyed it. Try feeding the fish and you are surrounded by them ... various colors of fishes ... would recommend to those who wish to go underwater and don't know swimming like me. A bit discomfort to the ears at the beginning but gets fine soon. Good Instructors and the divers shall be with you throughout your stay in the water. Go for it!!

It was disappointing that the sea was rough and I couldn't swim with the dolphins. However, I had a great time afterwards watching P-chan's hula dance and other fun activities. Next time, I want to swim with the dolphins!

海が荒れてイルカと一緒に泳げなくて残念だった。
でも、その後のピーちゃんのフラダンス等楽しい時間をすごせました。
今度はイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいな。

I was able to see dolphins. I was a bit worried because it seemed that some people couldn't see them, but during my visit, perhaps due to the timing, I was able to see dolphins swimming from the hotel balcony in the morning, so I wasn't too concerned. By the way, it was around mid-May, during the new moon phase (which may not be related).

As soon as we set sail, we saw dolphins up close, and I was really excited. I regretted not taking pictures because I thought we would be snorkeling there. We ended up snorkeling at another location, which had beautiful coral reefs. They provided masks and fins, and just floating in the sea was very soothing and enjoyable. There were always meals and drinks available, and the shower and restroom were clean, so I thought it was a nice experience. It felt more like a relaxing playtime.

I also did diving as an option. I didn't understand the language, but they properly informed us about the dive sites and guided us, so I had a lot of fun. However, once you start diving, the free time (if you can call it that) becomes limited. I thought it would be amazing if we could dive in the area where the dolphins are.

イルカ見れました。書き込みには、見れなかった人もいたようなので、ちょっと心配でしたが、私の時は、時期がよっかったのか、ホテルのベランダからも朝はイルカが泳いでいるのがみれていたので、心配がなたったです。ちなみに５月半ばの、（関係ないかもだけど、）新月位の時でした。
　出航してすぐイルカがみれ、まじかでしたので、ちょう興奮しました。そこでスノーケルかと思い写真をとらなかったのが、残念でした。スノーケルは、他の場所で、そこは珊瑚のきれいな海です。マスクとフィンを貸してくれて、海に浮いているだけでもとても癒されよかったです。食事も飲み物もつねにあるし、シャワーもついてるし、トイレもキレイなので、いい感じだと思います。どちらかというと、のんびり遊ぶ（癒しな）感じだと思います。
　オプションでダイビングもしました。言葉は解りませんが、ちゃんとポイント名も教えてくれて、ガイドもしてくれたので、結構楽しめました。　ただ、ダイビングをしてしまうと、自由時間（？）が少なくなってしまいます。せっかくなら、イルカがいるところで、ダイビングできたら最高なのにな、と思いました。

The weather was great, the beautiful sea was visible, and I was able to swim, so it was GOOD. The staff also helped create a fun atmosphere. The BBQ was delicious.

However, if I participate next time, I would like to request the following improvements.

For the program that involves walking down to the beach, please provide marine shoes. A friend cut their foot. (After that, we couldn't enjoy free sightseeing or sports.) I believe entering the sea barefoot is unsafe. I participated with marine shoes (I was the only one).

During snorkeling, there were no fins available for rent. Without fins, it's difficult to move as desired, so it wasn't enjoyable. Also, since everyone was wearing life jackets, we couldn't dive and were just floating.

If these two points could be improved, I would like to participate again next time. Unfortunately, I didn't see any sea turtles.

P.S. Everyone participating was very nice. Thank you. Thank you to the staff.

天気に恵まれ、美しい海が見れ、泳げましたので、ＧＯＯＤでした。スタッフさんも、雰囲気を盛り上げてくれて楽しめました。ＢＢＱもおいしかったです。
但し　次回参加するとしたら、次の改善をお願いします。
歩いて、ビーチに下りるプログラムでは、マリンシューズの用意をお願いします。友人が足を切りました。（以降自由な観光、スポーツが出来ませんでした）基本的に素足で海に入ることは、安全上ＮＧと考えています。自分はマリンシューズを持って参加しました。（唯一私のみ）
スノーケリングの時、足ひれの貸し出しがありませんでした。足ひれがないと、思うように進みませんので楽しめません。且全員ライフジャケット着用なので、もぐりが出来なく、ただ浮かんでいる状態です。
2点改善していただければ、次回も参加したいと思います。
海がめは、残念ながら見れませんでした。
追伸　参加されている方は、皆さんとても良い感じの方でした。ありがとうございました。
スタッフさんありがとうございました。

Until now, playing with dolphins in the pool was the norm, but my sister's comment, "I want to meet wild dolphins," led us to search for a dolphin encounter tour, and that's how we found Dolphin University. The reason we chose it was because of the appeal of Leonard's and hamburgers. But the entire tour exceeded our expectations! I was worried about seasickness, but it was so much fun that I didn't have time to feel sick. When we spotted the dolphins, I forgot the fear of jumping in and peered into the clear sea. I was truly moved to see the dolphins swimming happily. I wanted to get closer, but my swimming skills weren't good enough to do so... However, I was thrilled to meet a turtle. It was my first time seeing a turtle up close like that. I enjoyed standing on the canoe (I forgot the name), which was quite challenging, but I was having so much fun that when I was resting on the boat, the president recommended I try kayaking as well. I was a bit reluctant, saying it sounded like a hassle, but since I was already there, I decided to go out to sea, and I was so happy when a turtle approached me! If I hadn't gone kayaking, I wouldn't have been able to see the turtle's face up close, and I later thanked the president for that☆

At one point, my camera broke, and I was worried about what to do, but I was glad I could buy a DVD later. I'm also happy I got a CDR for additional copies! Next time, I want to participate with all my relatives! I look forward to seeing you again then.

I went to the pancake shop that the president recommended! It was the best I've ever had! I'm so grateful for everything you've done for us☆ I look forward to seeing you again (^.^)/~~~

今まではプールにいるイルカと遊ぶのが定番でしたが、妹が「野生にルカに会いたい」という一言から、イルカに会えるツアーを探して出会ったのがイルカ大学。選んだ理由はレナーズとハンバーガーという食べ物につられて…といったところでした。でもツアー全体は期待以上！船酔いが心配でしたが楽しすぎて酔う暇なんてありませんでした。イルカを発見して、興奮して飛び込む怖さも忘れて透明な海をのぞきこみました。楽しそうに泳ぐイルカを見れて本当に感激しました。もっと近くに寄りたかったけど泳ぎのレベルが低くてできず…。でもカメに会えたのも感激。あんなに近くでカメさんを見たのは初めてでした。立って乗るカヌー（名前忘れた）を楽しんで結構難しく、それでも楽しみ過ぎて船で休んでいたら、カヤックにも乗っておいでよ、と学長さんからお勧めされました。もうめんどくさかったのでいいです、、って言ってたけど、せっかくだからと乗って海に出たら、カメさんが近づいてきてくれてうれしかった♪カヤックに乗ってなかったらあんなに近くでカメの顔を見れなかったし、後から学長さんに本当に感謝しました☆
途中でカメラが壊れちゃってどうしようかと思ったけど、あとからDVDを買えて良かったです。焼き増しができるCDRも付けて買ってよかった！！
今度は親族一同で参加したいです！！
その時はまたよろしくお願いしまーす。
学長さんに教えていただいたパンケーキやさん行ってきました！！今まで食べた中で一番おいしかったです！！
何もかもお世話になり、感謝感激です☆
またお会いできるの楽しみにしてます(^.^)/~~~

The weather was nice, and the heavenly sea was very beautiful. The staff was also very fun and attentive. The sandbar had water up to about my knees, but it was really beautiful, and the good weather was a plus. I saw about four turtles. During snorkeling, the first time there were too many people, so I couldn't see well, but those who wanted to could go a second time, and since there were few participants, I was able to enjoy it quite freely. There were fewer fish, but it was enjoyable. The BBQ was just delicious.

天気も良く、天国の海はとってもきれいでした。
スタッフもとても楽しく、すごく気遣ってくれる方たちでした。
サンドバーは膝下くらいまで水がある程度でしたが、本当にきれいでしたし、天気も良くて良かったです。亀も4頭くらい見れました。
シュノーケリングでは1回目は人が多くてあまりよく見れませんでしたが、希望者は2回目に行けて、希望者が少なかったので、割と自由に楽しめました。魚は少なめですが、楽しめます。
BBQは普通においしかったです。

I participated in a cruise that departed at 9 AM.

On the day of the cruise, we were the only Japanese people, and the rest were foreigners. All the explanations were in English, but I didn't have any particular difficulties. On the way there and back, we encountered dolphins. We were able to stop the boat and enjoy watching the dolphins until they left. Unfortunately, the dolphins weren't at the snorkeling point, so we couldn't swim with them, but the rental snorkeling gear was very clean, and the boat had a slide that the kids could enjoy (the adults were sliding down too). They provided anti-fog spray for the snorkeling masks and tubes as substitutes for floatation devices, which made for a very comfortable experience. The snorkeling point was in shallow waters with not much wave action, and there were plenty of fish, so even kids could have fun.

There was someone celebrating a birthday that day, and we all sang a birthday song at the end. It was a fun tour.

朝9時出港のクルーズに参加しました。

当日は日本人は私たちだけであとは外人さんたちでした。
説明はすべて英語ですが　特に苦労はしませんでした。
行く途中と帰りにイルカに遭遇。
船をとめて　イルカが去るまでゆっくり堪能できました。
残念ながら　イルカがシュノーケルポイントに居なかったので一緒に泳ぐことはできなかったのですが
レンタルのシュノーケルもとても綺麗だし、船には滑り台がついていて子供も楽しめます（大人もみんな滑ってます）
シュノーケルの際のマスクの曇り止めや浮き環の代わりのチューブなどが準備されていて　とても快適に過ごせます。
シュノーケルポイントも波があまりない浅瀬で、魚もたくさんいるので　子供でも楽しめます。

当日は誕生日の方がいて　皆で最後にバースデーソングを歌ったり。　楽しいツアーでした。

The captain and staff speak English, but they provide a paper with important notes and destination explanations in Japanese at the beginning, so there's no need to worry. They know a lot about Japan and speak in friendly, easy-to-understand English.

We traveled to the snorkeling point by rubber boat, and we immediately encountered swimming sea turtles in the harbor. Once we hit the open sea, we sped towards our destination. The sudden increase in speed made me think I might be thrown into the water at first (laughs), but I quickly got used to it and enjoyed the beautiful blue sea and the coastline of the Big Island while cheering on the bouncing boat.

Kealakekua Bay, where Captain Cook's monument is located, is a natural spot facing steep cliffs. The waves were calm, making it safe for me, even as a first-time snorkeler. The water was crystal clear and bright with sunlight, and the beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish made me lose track of time. Although it was far away, I was also able to see a pod of dolphins.

I had a great time, but when I got back and looked in the mirror, I noticed my back and the back of my thighs were sunburned and my butt had clear tan lines from my swimsuit. Please make sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly before you go!

キャプテンもスタッフも英語ですが、最初に注意事項や行き先の説明を日本語で書いた紙をくれるので、心配ありません。日本のことも良く知っていて、やさしい英語で気さくに話しかけてくれますよ♪
シュノーケルポイントへはゴムボートで行くのですが、港内でさっそく泳ぐ海亀に遭遇。海に出た後は目的地まで猛スピードで行きます。いきなりスピードアップしたので、最初は海に放り出されるかと思いました（笑）でもすぐに慣れて、飛び跳ねるボートに歓声をあげながら、真っ青な海やハワイ島の海岸線の景色を楽しむことができました。
クック船長の記念碑のあるケアラケクア湾は断崖絶壁に面した自然いっぱいの場所です。波も穏やかでシュノーケリングが初めての私でも安心でした。海は奥深くまで透き通って日の光で明るく、綺麗な珊瑚礁と色とりどりの魚たちには、時間が過ぎるのを忘れてしまうくらいでした。遠くでしたが、イルカの群れも見ることができました。
とても楽しかったですが、帰って鏡を見たら、背中、腿の裏が日焼けで赤くなってました。お尻も水着の跡がくっきり。日焼け止めは念入りに塗って行って下さいね。