All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

On May 21, under a cloudy sky, my mother and I participated in the event. We gathered early in the morning and left Waikiki, but before that, we stopped by Leonard's to enjoy some delicious malasadas! It's located quite far away, so I was really happy to be able to have Leonard's malasadas in Waikiki! The taste was, of course, delicious, and the price was reasonable too! We had the type that was plain inside, but it was great to experience the crispy and fluffy texture.

Now, we got on the highway and headed west. After passing by Konishiki's mansion, we were almost there! Once we got out of the car, we boarded the boat and set off. We aimed for the area where the dolphins are, swaying on the boat for about 30 to 40 minutes. Since the boat can sway, I think it's better to bring water or something if you tend to get seasick. On the boat, there were explanations about putting on fins and snorkels, as well as safety gear and instructions for jumping into the sea. Since the weather wasn't very good and it was cold, I borrowed a wetsuit. I believe it costs $10 per person to rent. Those who were experienced wore their own wetsuits.

Once we were all set, we finally went into the sea... I could see the dolphins playing even from the boat. We jumped into the water and headed towards the pod of dolphins. Underwater, there were many dolphins swimming and playing together. They would signal us where the dolphins were, so we all headed in that direction. We could hear the dolphins squeaking underwater, and if we could hear that, there must be dolphins nearby. We could see the dolphins mating and playing right up close, and it felt like we were swimming with them. This kind of precious experience might only be possible here. After enjoying it for about an hour, we returned to the boat. From there, we set off again... this time to play with turtles and fish. There were various activities here, such as people snorkeling, riding canoes, paddling on paddleboards, and resting on the boat. After playing with the dolphins, some people got seasick, perhaps because it was cold. I tried the paddleboard, and before I knew it, a turtle was swimming next to me, which was fun!

5月21日、曇り空の中、母と2人で参加をしました。
朝早くから集合してワイキキを抜けますが、
その前にレナ−ズに寄って、
おいしいマラサダをいただきました！
レンタカーがないとなかなか来られない距離のところに
あるので、ワイキキでレナーズのマラサダが食べられて
本当に嬉しかったです！味はもちろん美味しいし！
お値段もお安いし！いただいたのは、
中に何も入っていないタイプだったのですが、
サクサクふわふわ感が味わえてよかったです。

さてハイウェイに乗って、ひたすら西に向かいます。
小錦の豪邸を過ぎると、もうすぐ!
車を降りると、そのまま船に乗り込んで出発です。
30~40分ほど船に揺られながら、
イルカたちがいるところを目指します。
船が揺れるので、船酔いをする方はお水など、
持参されるほうが良いかと思います。
船の上で、フィン（足ひれ）やシュノーケルをつけたり、
救命具の説明や、海に飛び込む際の説明があります。
今回はお天気があまり良くなかったし、寒かったので、
ウェットスーツを借りました。
確か、1人10ドルで借りられます。
慣れている方は、ご自身のウェットスーツを着て参加を
されていました。
準備が整ったところで、いよいよ海に…
イルカたちが遊んでいるのが船の上からでもわかりました。
海に飛び込み、イルカたちの群れを目指します。
海の中ではたくさんのイルカたちが群れをなして遊んで
います。
ここにイルカがいるよ！と教えてくれるので、
みんなでそこに向かう感じでしょうか？
イルカたちがキューキューと鳴いているのが、
海の中でも聞こえますし、
それが聞こえれば、近くにイルカが必ずいるはずです。
イルカの交尾や遊ぶ姿が本当にすぐそこで見ることができ、
本当に一緒に泳いでるようでした。
こんな貴重な体験はここでしかできないかも。
1時間くらい楽しんだ後は、船に戻ります。
そこから、再び船を走らせて…
今度はカメや魚たちと遊びます。
シュノーケルで潜る人、カヌーに乗る人、
パドルボートに乗る人、船の上で休む人、
などここでは様々でした。
イルカと遊んだ後、寒かったからか、
船で酔う人もいましたので。
私はパドルボートに挑戦したのですが、
気付くとカメが隣で泳いでいたり、楽しかっ

Absolutely amazing snorkeling coral reefs, sea caves, history ... just outstanding! Thanks to Captain Liam and crew for a truly memorable experience.

The best part of snuba-ing is that you don't have to hover on the surface of the water, you can actually breath underwater. We spent most of our time being silly and pretending we were mermaids. We had a blast. Thanks to Kevin and the snuba crew!

There is no Japanese announcement, so it can be a bit confusing if you can't understand English, but I think it was very good that they showed us a paper with guidance in Japanese.

日本語のアナウンスがないので、英語を聞き取れないと少し戸惑いますが、日本語のガイダンスの紙を見せてくれたので
それがとてもよかったと思います。

I participated with my 4-year-old and 1-year-old! We got to see sea turtles, and although the water was a bit deep, we were able to go in and even made a DVD (＾-＾). This became the most fun memory of our trip to Hawaii!

Even though my kids couldn't go snorkeling, they were satisfied watching the pufferfish and stingrays that gathered around the boat! The BBQ was delicious, and my daughter, who usually dislikes meat, was devouring it!

My shy and timid daughter seems to have the best memories from this experience (＾＾). Joe?! He was really funny and high-energy♪ I saw him later in Waikiki and tried to call out to him, but he didn't notice me... (Ｔ▽Ｔ). He was running towards someone else (laughs). I absolutely want to participate again!

４歳１歳の子供と一緒に参加させてもらいました！
海がめも見れたし少し深かったですが海にも入れＤＶＤを作ってもらいました（＾-＾）
今回のハワイで１番楽しい思い出になりました！

子供はｼｭﾉｰｹﾘﾝｸﾞはできないものの船に集まってきたフグとエイを見れ満足してました！ＢＢＱもおいしくって肉ｷﾗｲの娘がお肉をﾊﾞｸﾊﾞｸ食べてました！

人見知りでﾋﾞﾋﾞﾘの娘も１番思い出に残ってるようです（＾＾）
ｼﾞｮｰさん？！
ﾊｲﾃﾝｼｮﾝで本当のおもしろかったです♪
あのあとﾜｲｷｷで見かけたので呼んだのですが気づかれず・・・（Ｔ▽Ｔ）
誰かに向かい走ってました(笑）
絶対に絶対にまた参加したいです！

It was a very fulfilling experience! The staff were incredibly kind, cheerful, and attentive. The BBQ was delicious, and seeing the sea turtles made it the best day ever! I was also glad to finally try Leonard's malasadas. My husband, who joined me, had a great time and is already excited to participate in this tour again when we go to Hawaii next time! The only downside was that we didn't see many fish while snorkeling, but they taught us how to snorkel carefully, so I felt safe diving in! Thank you for everything!

とっても充実した内容でした♪
スタッフの皆さんはとても親切＆愉快＆気配りの行き届いた方々で、ＢＢＱも美味しく、海亀も見れて最高の一日になりました☆食べたかったレナーズのマサラダも食べれて良かった☆
一緒に参加した主人は、とにかく楽しかった様子で、次回ハワイに行ったときも絶対にこのツアーに参加する！と意気込んでいました☆
唯一、シュノーケリングはあまりお魚が見れませんでしたが、シュノーケルの仕方も丁寧に教えていただき、安心して潜ることができました！
お世話になりました★

I was half excited and half anxious about whether I could really go snorkeling, but the staff were so nice that I felt at ease. Moreover, they were very kind to the children, and it seems they had a great time. It was a valuable experience.

As for the barbecue, my expectations were a bit too high, so it was somewhat disappointing, but I was glad to have something warm to eat. However, it was cramped, making it difficult to go for seconds or leave. It can't be helped...

Thank you very much.

My child sends their regards to Norio.

楽しみ半分、私にも本当にシュノーケリングできるのか不安半分でしたが、なんといってもスタッフがいい人で安心してできました。しかも、子供に対しても非常にやさしくて大変楽しめたようです。貴重な経験でした。

バーベキューは、あまりに期待が大きすぎていまいちでしたが、暖かいものが食べれてよかったです。ただ、狭くておかわりにいったり、帰ったりが大変でした。仕方ありませんが・・・

ありがとうございました。

子供が、のりお君によろしくとのことでした。

This was a blast! Also, the crew knows exactly where to go to find tu
rtles - we saw at LEAST a dozen! Then, after everyone was finished snorkeling we went for a sail and had cocktails (the Onolicious is awesome). The crew was wonderful - Thanks Captain John & Rabbit!!!

I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles. I've visited Hawaii many times, but I really wanted to swim with wild dolphins at least once, so I’m very satisfied. It didn’t feel like we had to search for them; we found them early on, so maybe we were lucky.

The staff were all cheerful and it was a lot of fun. The freshly grilled cheeseburgers we had on the boat were exquisite!

イルカもウミガメも見ることができました。
ハワイはもう何度も訪れていますが、一度、自然のイルカと泳いでみたかったのでとても満足です。
いずれも、探し回ったという印象は無く、早い段階に見つけられたようで運も良かったのかもしれません。

スタッフの方も明るい方ばかりで楽しかったです。
船上で食べる焼きたてのチーズバーガーは絶品！

I participated in this experience to relax from my fatigue in Japan and to be healed by the dolphins. Although I was nervous about the early morning meeting, I got excited with the delicious malasadas, and by the time I boarded the boat, I was filled with anticipation.

At first, I was worried because we couldn't encounter a pod of dolphins, but the experienced staff managed to find them. Once we discovered the pod, we were able to swim multiple times with about 20 dolphins. I also saw a cute mother and baby dolphin. Even though I'm not skilled in marine sports and don't have much interest in them, I completely forgot about that and became absorbed in swimming with the adorable dolphins. We also encountered swimming sea turtles.

Snorkeling with tropical fish is beautiful, but snorkeling with the dolphins is exceptional. I highly recommend going to see the dolphins swimming freely in the natural ocean. It was a more wonderful experience than I had imagined.

The boat ride can be quite windy, so be sure to bring a jacket. Also, don't forget the $10 wetsuit rental fee. Even if you think you'll be fine, it can get pretty cold. The staff provides detailed care, so even beginners can feel at ease. I'm thinking of bringing my parents, who are in their 60s, next time.

日本での疲れを癒すためイルカちゃん達に癒されようと参加しました。
朝早い集合にビビるも、めちゃウマのマラサダでテンションがあがり、船に乗る頃にはワクワクした気分になりました。
最初なかなかイルカの群れに遭遇できず心配していましたが、ベテランのスタッフが群れを探し当ててくれます。ひとたびイルカの群れを発見するや、２０匹ぐらいの群れと一緒に何度も泳ぐことができました。かわいい親子の姿も見ました。マリンスポーツは得意ではなく興味があまりない私でも、そんなことはすっかり忘れ、かわいいイルカたちと泳ぐことに夢中です。ウミガメの遊泳にも遭遇しました。
熱帯魚とのシュノーケルもキレイですが、イルカ達とのシュノーケルは格別です。自然の海の中で自由に泳ぐイルカ達を是非見に行ってみてください。想像するより素敵な経験でした。
船での移動は結構風が強いのでかならず上着は持っていきましょう。またウェットスーツレンタル代１０ドルもお忘れなく。大丈夫と思っても結構寒くなります。
スタッフがきめ細かくケアしてくれるので、初心者でも安心です。次回は６０代の親を連れて行こうかなと思います。

I graduated from Dolphin University!

On the day of the trip, I woke up early and hopped on the van to Leonard's. There, I enjoyed freshly made malasadas. They weren't too sweet and were very delicious. If you want water, it's an extra charge, so having a bottle of water with you is convenient. While eating the malasadas, we headed to our destination, arriving in less than an hour. The views from the van heading north were quite enjoyable as well.

We boarded the boat and set off! Soon, we were informed that dolphins were nearby. The instructions were brief, and we prepared our snorkels. I was amazed by how efficiently the staff worked. Even though the boat was full of customers, we were ready in no time! For those worried about the cold, you can rent a wetsuit for an additional $10 (it was very nice). It was quite chilly with strong winds, so most women rented one. I rented one too, and it would have been tough without it. It would be great if it were included in the fee, as it's essential. Once we entered the water, we were lucky enough to see dolphins right away. The dolphins travel in pods, and the staff guides us by predicting their movements. Seeing the dolphins from underwater was breathtaking! However, rather than swimming alongside them, the reality is more about chasing and observing them from the sea. The dolphins aren't always close, so we floated and waited, then moved towards them repeatedly. Still, we were able to see the dolphins several times. It was fun to watch them do spin jumps right above the water.

After that, we moved to another spot for snorkeling with tropical fish. At the same time, we could also experience paddle surfing and sea kayaking at no extra charge, which was great. There were sea turtles, but unfortunately, we couldn't see them underwater. However, it was cute to see them come up to the surface to breathe occasionally.

After snorkeling, we enjoyed hamburgers grilled by the captain and listened to the staff's ukulele performance on our way back to the port. Finally, after the boat stopped, we all danced the hula together. The staff kept the energy up, making the time fly by. On the way back, everyone in the van was asleep.

A photographer accompanied us and took lots of pictures. This is an optional service. If you're participating as a group, it could make for great memories.

It was colder than I imagined, so the wetsuit...

イルカ大学を卒業してきました！

当日は朝早く起きて、バンに乗り込みレナーズへ。そこで出来立てのマラサダをいただきます。甘すぎず、とってもおいしくいただきました。お水がほしい方は別料金なので、ペットボトルのお水があると便利です。マラサダを食べながら、目的地へ向かいます。１時間かからないくらいで到着です。北へ向かう車内からの景色もかなり楽しめますよ。

船に乗り込みいざ出発！すると早速イルカがいるとのこと。説明は手短に、シュノーケルの準備です。スタッフさんたちの手際のよさにびっくり。満席状態でお客さんがたくさんいましたが、あっという間に準備ＯＫ！ここで、寒さが心配な人へは追加１０ドルでウェットスーツ（とてもきれいでした）が借りられます。風が強くけっこう寒いので、女性はほとんど借りていました。私もレンタルしましたが、なかったらつらかったですね。料金に含まれているとありがたいなぁというくらい、必需品です。そして海に入ると、ラッキーなことにすぐにイルカを見られました。イルカは群れでいるので、その群れの移動を予測してスタッフさんが誘導してくれます。海の中から見るイルカには感動です！しかしながら、一緒に泳ぐというより、追いかけて海からイルカを見学するというのが現実かと。ずっとイルカが近くにいるわけでもないので、しばらく浮いたまま待機→イルカの方へ移動の繰り返し。それでも、数回イルカを見ることができました。水の上でのスピンジャンプも間近で見られて楽しかったです。

その後、ポイントを移動して熱帯魚とシュノーケル。同時に、パドルサーフィン・シーカヤックも体験できます。追加料金なしで体験できるのはありがたいです。ウミガメもいましたが、水中からは見られず残念でした。たまに水面にあがって呼吸をする姿はかわいかったです。

シュノーケルが終わったら、船長が焼いてくれたハンバーガーを食べ、スタッフさんのウクレレ演奏を楽しみながら港へ戻ります。最後、船が止まってからフラダンスをみんなで踊りました。スタッフさんがずっと盛り上げてくれるので、あっという間の時間です。帰りのバンは、みなさん寝ていました。

カメラマンさんも同行してたくさん写真を撮ってくれています。こちらはオプションです。団体で参加する場合など、良い思い出になりそうですよ。

想像以上に寒かったので、ウェットス

The tour started early in the morning, and the energy in the vehicle was unusually high! I thought to myself, "Really, this early?" as we set off. First, we enjoyed some delicious, freshly made malasadas, and the car headed straight for the West Coast.

We were given a local guide who shared interesting spots like the hospital where Obama was born, the tree from "This Tree, What Tree," and a house reminiscent of Konishiki's sumo stable, keeping us entertained all the way to the harbor.

Finally, it was time to set sail. The boat moved along the coastline we had just traveled, and I was excitedly scanning the area, wondering when dolphins would appear. I noticed other tour boats anchored nearby.

Then, right in front of us, dolphins started to spin and jump! The excitement on the boat skyrocketed as everyone rushed to the side to see.

The dolphins were incredibly playful, swimming close by in turns. The largest group was a stunning pod of about 30 dolphins, swimming just a few meters below us while seemingly chatting away.

Interestingly, there were a few participants who couldn't swim, but everyone was wearing life jackets, and floatation devices were provided. The powerful staff pulled them along with impressive strength, ensuring we all had great positions for dolphin watching, which was reassuring.

As we left the area, the dolphins jumped to bid us farewell, showcasing their playful spirit. After the dolphins, we moved to the sea turtle area, where four turtles greeted us. The water was clear, and there were plenty of fish, creating a lovely atmosphere.

We engaged in kayaking and paddleboarding activities in this area, concluding the second part of the tour.

On the return trip, there was a live show and hula class on the boat, keeping us entertained all the way back to the harbor. I found myself in a daze thinking, "Oh, it's over," but everyone was fast asleep in the car on the way back.

When I asked about the chances of seeing dolphins, I learned that after February, it's 100%, and even before that, it's around 90%. If you don't see them, it’s considered a special day.

Thank you, Yuriko, Captain, and all the staff for a wonderful time.

The cheeseburger was delicious!

早起きからツアーが始まり
乗り込んだ車内は異常にハイテンション！
こんな早朝からマジ？と内心思いつつ車は走りだした。
まずはマラサダを食べ（出来立てで美味しい）
車は一路ウエストコーストを目指す。

オバマさんの産まれた産院や『この木なんの木』の木やら
コニシキの国技館風の家など
ロコならではのガイドをしてくれ、飽きさせない中、
港に到着。

いよいよ船出。
丁度来た道の沿岸を若干戻る感じで船は進み
いつイルカは登場するのかとワクワクしながら
あたりを見渡していると
他のツアーの船が停泊している。

すると手前の海でイルカがスピンジャ~ンプ！
来た~！とばかりに船内のテンションは急上昇。
皆一斉に海に！

イルカはサービス精神一杯で
入れ替わり立ち替わり近くを泳ぎすぎる。
最大の群れは丁度30匹の一団が
何かしゃべりながら数ｍ下を
泳ぎすぎたのは圧巻だった。

なんとツアー参加者に泳げない人が何人かいたが、
皆救命胴衣着用であることと浮のようなのが
用意されており、パワフルなスタッフが
数馬力？のキック力で牽引して
イルカ観察の好ポジションを確保してくれるので安心。

このエリアを離れる時、最後のお別れとばかりに
イルカがジャンプで見送ってくれ
イルカのサービス精神に驚かされる。
イルカも一段落し、2部の海亀エリアへ移動。
4匹のウミガメが迎えてくれる。
透明度の高い海で魚も多く良い感じ。

この海域でカヤックやパドルボートのアクティビティを
行い、第二部終了。

帰りの船内も生ライブショーとフラ教室と
港まで飽きさせない演出があり
ああ終わっちゃったとボ~とするところがない。
帰りの車内は皆爆睡でしたけどね。

イルカに会える確立を聞くと
2月以降は100％、その前も90数％で
会えない日は逆に特別な日という事らしいです。

ユリコさん、キャプテン、スタッフの皆さん
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

チーズバーガー美味かったっす！

It's an early morning tour, but if you want to swim with dolphins, this is the place to go without hesitation!!

They found the best spots, and I was thrilled to swim with a long-awaited pod of wild dolphins. The jumps were dynamic and incredibly exciting.

The veteran staff pointed out the dolphins, and when about 30 dolphins swam gracefully just below me, I was both moved and healed.

Additionally, I was able to experience activities like stand-up paddleboarding and sea kayaking, making for a very satisfying day.

On the way back, we enjoyed delicious cheeseburgers, fruits, and snacks, along with music and hula dancing. It was a packed tour, and I highly recommend it!

朝早いツアーですが、イルカ達と泳ぎたいなら
迷わずここです！！

最高のポイントを見つけてくれ
待望の野生のイルカの群れと泳ぐことができ感激しました
ジャンプもダイナミックで大興奮でした

ベテランスタッフの方が、イルカの位置を教えてくれ
自分のすぐ下を３０頭ほどのイルカたちが、優雅に
泳いでいった時は、感激そして癒されました

その他
スタンダップ・パドルボードやシーカヤック等の
アクティビティも体験でき大満足の１日を過ごせました

帰りは美味しいチーズバーガーやフルーツ、スナックを食べたり
ミュージック、フラダンスありと盛りだくさんのツアーで
とてもお勧めです

On May 14, I enrolled at the prestigious Dolphin University. Until now, I had participated in similar "swim with dolphins" tours, but unfortunately, I often ended up just snorkeling without seeing any dolphins. This time, after reading reviews, I thought, "This tour is the one!" and decided to join.

What a great decision!!

The early 6 AM pickup was a bit tough, but we started with some hot malasadas. Before we knew it, we arrived at the port.

Once we set out on the boat, there they were!!! The dolphins welcomed us, jumping out of the water in various places! And there were graceful pods of dolphins swimming right nearby!

I was incredibly moved by this experience, which exceeded my expectations!

As others have mentioned in their reviews, the thrill of swimming alongside the dolphins is something you must experience for yourself.

The rental equipment, including snorkeling sets, was clean and in good condition.

The friendly staff, always smiling, were genuinely kind, so there was no need to worry about language barriers. I believe children can play safely and have a great time.

During the canoe experience and on the return boat ride, we were enchanted by hula dancing, ukulele music, and beautiful singing. We were treated to delicious cheeseburgers, fruits, snacks, and drinks.

We even received eco bags as a "graduation certificate," making it a 120% enjoyable experience.

I could feel Yuriko's deep passion for dolphins, and I was able to have this precious experience.

Thank you very much!

5/14、名門イルカ大学に入学しました。
これまで、他にも類似の『イルカと泳ぐツアー』は参加したことがありましたが、残念ながらイルカには会えず、
普通のシュノーケルに終わってしまうことが多く今回は
書き込みを見てこのツアーなら！！と
参加しました

大正解！！

朝は６時ピックアップと早いので、つらいかなぁと思ったのですが、まずは熱々マラサダを食べスタート
そうこうしてると港に到着

船で沖に出るといたぁ！！！
イルカたちが、ようこそ！と言わんばかりに
間近で次々と　あちらこちらで水面からのジャンプでお出迎え！
そして優雅に泳ぐイルカの群れがすぐそこ！

想像以上の体験に大感激！

他の方たちの書き込みにもあるように、イルカの群れと一緒に泳げた感動は
とにかく参加＆体験して、是非、感じて欲しいです

シュノーケルセットなど
レンタル器具も綺麗で良かったです

笑顔が絶えないフレンドリーなスタッフの方々は
本当に親切で言葉などの心配もなく
お子様も安心して十分遊べると思います

カヌーの体験、帰りの船上では
フラダンス、ウクレレと素敵な歌声を聞きながらうっとり
美味しいチーズバーガー、フルーツ、スナック、ドリンクといたれり尽くせりでした

卒業証書？のエコバックまでいただき、１２０％楽しませてくれました

ゆりこさんの真剣なイルカに対する深い想いも感じながら
貴重な体験をすることができました

本当に有難うございました

"Dolphin University" was an exhilarating experience.

Since it was my first time in Hawaii, I wanted to do something that felt uniquely Hawaiian, so I searched for optional tours and decided on "Dolphin University" because of its impactful name.

Even though I was excited to swim with dolphins, I honestly had some concerns about how close we would get and how many dolphins would be there, but those worries vanished as soon as we arrived at the first spot.

There were about 10 dolphins in one pod, and I believe there were over 50 dolphins that day in total.

The water was crystal clear, and light streamed down to the bright white seabed at a depth of about 10 meters. In this beautiful setting, I swam above a pod of about 10 dolphins swimming near the seabed.

When the dolphins came up to the surface for air, I was probably less than a meter away from them. The dolphins were very curious and welcomed us with spins and jumps.

At the second spot, there were five sea turtles, and I was able to swim alongside them as they glided effortlessly without paying much attention to us (I could get close enough to touch them, but it seems that touching is not allowed).

We visited three different spots, and each session lasted about 40 to 50 minutes, which was more than satisfying.

The cheeseburger served for lunch was also excellent, and we headed back while listening to the music of Keoki, who is also a professional musician.

The staff members were very friendly, and you could feel their desire for everyone to have a great time. If you're looking to experience something extraordinary, I highly recommend Dolphin University!

「イルカ大学」大興奮でした。
初ハワイでしたので、何かハワイらしいことをしたいと思い、オプショナルツアーを検索していたところ、インパクトのある名前から「イルカ大学」に決めました。

イルカと一緒に泳げるといっても、何せ野生ですので、どこまで近く、何頭ほどいるのか、など正直不安もありましたが、最初のポイントに到着した途端にそんな不安も吹き飛びました。

一つの群れで10頭程度、その群れがいくつもあり、当日は50頭以上のイルカがいたと思います。

水は透き通り、水深10Ｍ程の真っ白な海底へ光が差し込み、その光の中、海底付近を群れを成して泳ぐ10頭程のイルカの上を、私が泳ぐという構図です。

呼吸の為、水面へ上がってくる時には、イルカとの距離は1Ｍも離れていなかったと思います。イルカも好奇心旺盛で、スピンジャンプなどでお出迎えしてくれました。

2箇所目のポイントには5頭のウミガメがおり、人間を気にせず伸び伸びと泳ぐウミガメと並んで泳ぐことができました（触れる距離まで近づけましたが触ってはダメらしいです）

計3箇所のポイントを回りますが、1回の時間は40~50分程度と十分に満足できました。

昼食として出されるチーズバーガーも絶品で、プロのミュージシャンでもあるKeokiさんの歌を聞きながら、帰路につきました。

スタッフの方々もとてもフレンドリーで、何とか皆に楽しんで帰ってもらおうと気持ちが伝わってきました。
非日常を味わうのであれば、イルカ大学おすすめです！

After gathering and listening to the instructions, we boarded the boat and headed out to sea. We encountered a sea turtle as we left the harbor. Once we departed, the boat accelerated quickly, cutting through the wind. I was surprised by the speed! Once I got used to the rhythm of the waves, it was a lot of fun. (However, if you are prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to have some medication on hand.)

On the way to the snorkeling point, we enjoyed the coastal scenery, including beaches. The snorkeling point is right next to Captain Cook's monument. Even from a distance, the coral was beautifully visible, and when I went snorkeling, I was amazed to see so many fish. The colorful fish eating the coral were adorable. I also spotted a pod of dolphins in the distance.

The weather was cloudy and a bit chilly, but I had a great time. On the way back, we stopped by the blowhole and caves, and the captain provided explanations for each. It was a bit challenging to catch everything since the explanations were in English, but it was nice to realize that all the other participants were foreigners, making it feel like we were truly enjoying marine sports abroad.

The meeting point was easy to find thanks to clear signage, so I arrived without getting lost. I highly recommend this experience!

集合して、注意事項を聞いた後、ボートに乗って海へ。
港を出るときに海亀に出会いました。港を出るとどんどん加速して風を切って走っていきました。そのスピードにびっくり！波のリズムに慣れるととても楽しかったです。（ただ、乗り物酔いする方は酔い止めがあった方が安心かもしれません。。）
ボートでシュノーケリングポイントへ行く途中、ビーチなどなど海岸沿いの景色も楽しめました。
シュノーケリングポイントはクック船長の記念碑のすぐそば。遠くからでもサンゴがきれいに見えて、シュノーケリングしてみるとたくさんの魚がいて感動でした。
色とりどりの魚たちが珊瑚を食べてる姿がかわいかったです。イルカの群れも海の向こうに見えました。
天気が曇っていて少し寒かったのですが、とても満喫できました。
帰りがけに潮吹き岩や洞窟によって、船長さんがそれぞれの説明をしてくれました。説明が英語だったので聞き取るのが大変でしたが、参加者が私たち以外はみんな外国の方で、外国でマリンスポーツをしていることをとても実感。よかったです。
集合場所も目印の看板が分かりやすくて迷わず到着することができましたし、おすすめです！

This was my first time going to Hawaii, and I joined a tour at the invitation of a friend. I had never even seen an aquarium before, so swimming with wild dolphins and sea turtles was incredible!

Starting with Leonard's malasadas, we enjoyed a variety of activities: from the car, we listened to "This Tree, What Tree" (Hitachi) → visited the Kōnishiki Palace → and headed to the ocean. The moments with the dolphins and sea turtles, the ocean activities, lunch, singing, and dancing made the time fly by.

I spent a precious and luxurious time surrounded by Hawaii's unique environment, ocean, dolphins, and the warm hospitality of the staff.

There were repeat visitors as well, and I completely understand why! Even on the way to the location and back, there were various activities, making it a fulfilling experience that offers satisfaction beyond the cost of participation!

Every day, I was overwhelmed with work and living a stressful life, but the great outdoors healed my mind and body. I highly recommend participating!

ハワイに行くのが初めてな私、友人に誘われてツアーに参加しました。
水族館ですら見た事が無かったのに、野生のイルカやウミガメと一緒に泳げるなんて！

レナーズのマラサダに始まり、
車中内からの「♪この木なんの木」（日立）→小錦御殿見学→海へ
イルカやウミガメとのひととき、
海上アクティビティーにランチ、歌に踊りと盛りだくさんのメニューであっという間に時間が過ぎていきます。

ハワイ独特の風土と海とイルカ、そしてホスピタリティ精神あふれるスタッフとともに、貴重で贅沢な時間を過ごしました。

リピーターの方も参加していましたが、納得＠です！
現地に着くまでや帰路過程でも、色々なアクティビティーがあり、充実した内容なので、参加費用以上の満足が得られますよ！

毎日仕事に追われ、殺伐とした生活を送り、ストレスの溜まっていた私の心と体を大自然が癒してくれました☆是非参加してみてください！

We went on the deluxe snorkel cruise. The boat was phenomenal! The boat itself is one of the nicest I've ever been on, and I was impressed with the overall quality of everything on board. The snorkeling was great! We swam with tropical fish and even a Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle. Along the coral reef I saw an octopus and an eel. This was such a great experience!

We took the tour that left at 7am. This tour was great! We saw plenty of dolphins, and even had the opportunity to get into the water with them. The ways that the dolphins interacted with each other was an amazing thing to witness. Learning how to hula was an interesting experience. It will give you an opportunity to laugh at your friends and loved ones when you realize how uncoordinated they are.

On May 11, I participated in a dolphin university tour with a friend. This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, but it was my first time joining a tour to swim with dolphins, so I was half excited and half wondering if I would actually get to see them.

We started by enjoying hot masala while heading out to sea, welcomed by cheerful staff.

After a short time on the boat, we encountered a pod of dolphins! We hurried into the water. In the clear sea, we chased after the dolphins, watched them jump, and felt the unique sounds they make underwater. The dolphins even came right up close to us, which was incredibly exciting.

Still buzzing with excitement, we headed to the turtle spot. As soon as the boat arrived, a turtle popped its head up to greet us. That day, there were five turtles, and we got astonishingly close to one, about 50 centimeters away!

While kayaking, we saw dolphins swimming beneath us again, and I had a wonderful, healing time swimming with dolphins and turtles, which I usually only see at aquariums.

On the way back, we enjoyed cheeseburgers made by the captain while listening to music and watching hula dancing as we returned to the port.

Before signing up, I thought the price was a bit high, but after participating, I believe it was worth every penny.

Yuriko and the rest of the staff were all very kind. Participating in the tour, swimming, and seeing the beautiful scenery helped relieve my stress.

I would love to come back for more healing experiences!

5/11、イルカ大学ツアーに友人と共に参加しました。ハワイに旅行するのは５回目でしたが、イルカと泳ぐツアーに参加するのは初めてだったので見れるのかなーという気持ち半分、期待半分で参加しました。

最初に熱々のマサラダを食しながら海へ☆陽気なスタッフに迎え入れられ沖に出ました。

少し船に乗った頃、イルカの群れに遭遇！急いで海の中へ。澄んだ海の中でイルカの姿を追いかけたり、ジャンプを見たり、イルカが出す特有の音を海の中で感じたり。イルカも私たちのすぐそばまできて大感激。

興奮冷めやらぬまま海がめのスポットへ。船が着いた途端にひょっこり顔を出してお出迎え。その日は５匹の亀がいましたが、その中の１匹となんと50センチくらいまで大接近!!驚きです。

その後もカヤックに乗っているときも再びイルカが下を通りぬけたりと、いつもは水族館でしか見れないイルカや海がめと泳げ、いい癒しの時間を持てました。

帰りも船長が作ってくれたチーズバーガーを食べながら歌を聴いたり、フラを踊ったりしながら港へ戻りました。

申し込む前は、お値段は少し高いかな？と思いましたが、実際参加してみてお値段以上の価値はあると思います。

ユリコさんを始めスタッフの方たちは皆親切な人ばかり。ツアーに参加して、泳ぐこともキレイな景色を見たこともストレス解消になりました。

また癒されに来たいです☆

The charm of this tour departing from Outrigger Reef on the Beach is that it starts from Waikiki Beach. The morning meeting time is early, but I think it's still manageable.

On the day of the tour, it was windy and the waves were high, but we were able to see various fish and even sea turtles while snorkeling. Unfortunately, we didn't encounter any dolphins. Still, it was a relaxing and enjoyable tour.

Also, when we participated, there were zero Japanese people. It's a rare tour where you can truly feel like you're on an overseas trip. The explanations were in English and included some humor, which I couldn't fully understand, but the captain was kind enough to explain slowly using just a few words for us.

Since the tour ends in the morning, you can participate in other tours, go shopping, or relax on the beach in the afternoon, making it a meaningful way to spend the day.

It was a recommended tour for going with friends and having a great time together.

アウトリガー・リーフ・オン・ザ・ビーチより出るこのツアーの魅力はワイキキビーチから出発ということです。
朝の集合時間は早いですが、それでも楽だと思います。

当日は風が強くて波も高かったですが、シュノーケリングでは色んな魚、ウミガメにも会えました。
残念なのは、イルカに遭遇できなかったこと。
それでものんびり楽しめるツアーです。

また、私たちが参加した時は日本人ゼロ。
「海外旅行に来た」と味わえる珍しいツアーです。
説明なども英語で笑いを取っていたようですが、理解できなかったりもしましたが、キャプテンは私たちには単語のみでゆっくり説明してくれる親切な方でした。

午前中に終わるツアーなので、午後からは他のツアーに参加したり、ショッピングに行ったり、ビーチでのんびりしたりもできるので、1日を有意義に使えると思います。

友達みんなでワイワイ行くのにオススメのツアーでした。

I was able to see a lot of dolphins.
I could hear their voices, and I felt like I wanted to watch them forever.
The staff were cheerful and kind, so I never felt bored on the boat.
After seeing the dolphins, I was able to borrow a kayak without any additional charge, and the cheeseburger was delicious, leaving me very satisfied.

I love turtles, so I wished I could have seen a few more turtles...

I resonated with the staff's spirit of cherishing dolphins and nature.
I definitely want to participate again.

Staff member J is surprisingly handsome☆ He teaches a cheerful dance at the end☆

イルカにたくさん会えました。
声が聞こえて、いつまでも見ていたい気持ちでした。
スタッフの方が明るく、やさしくて船の上でも退屈しなかったです。
イルカを見た後は、追加料金なしでカヤックなども借りれて
、チーズバーガーも食べれておいしくて大満足でした。

わたしは亀がだいすきなのでもうすこし亀を見ていたかったのですが、、

スタッフの方のイルカや自然を大切にする精神が共感できました。
またぜひ参加したいです。

スタッフのＪ君は何気にイケメン☆最後に陽気なダンスをおしえてくれます☆

I received a notification from Alan the day before that there were too few participants for the scheduled date, but I was able to change the date and participate successfully.

I joined the afternoon tour, but it was cloudy that day, and the snorkeling time at Kealakekua Bay, which I was looking forward to, felt a bit dark underwater. If you can wake up early, I think the morning tour would have better weather conditions. Although I stayed in Kona, it often became cloudy in the afternoon even if it was sunny in the morning.

I was the only Japanese person on the tour, but they provided a Japanese-language pamphlet during boarding, so I could grasp the general idea, and the captain was friendly and chatted with us, so there were no problems at all.

The rafting was a bit nerve-wracking at first as I felt like I might be thrown off, but once I got used to it, it was fine. We were shown lava caves and blowholes in a rubber boat. On the way back, we had a brief encounter with dolphins, which was enjoyable.

申し込んだ日時の参加者が少なく実施出来ないとの連絡が、Alan1より前日に宿泊ホテルにありましたが、日時の変更をして頂き無事参加しました。
午後のツアーに参加しましたが、当日は曇りで楽しみにしていたケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケルの時間は少し海中が暗い感じでした。早起きできれば、午前のツアーの方が天気の状況は良いと思います。コナに滞在しましたが、午前中は晴れていても午後曇ってくることが多かったです。
日本人は私一人でしたが、乗船時に日本語の解説パンフをくれるので大体の感じは掴めますし、船長も気さくにお話ししてくれますので、全く問題ありません。
ラフティングは出だしは振り落とされそうで緊張しましたが、慣れれば問題ありません。ゴムボートで溶岩の入り江の洞窟や潮吹き岩を見せてもらいました。
帰りに短い時間でしたがイルカとも遭遇し楽しめました。

Absolutely amazing day, wonderful staff, great meal and drinks and of course the dolphins and turtles were fabulous.

From the moment the boat set sail, dolphins began to come alongside us one after another. They swam slowly with us, and I was able to meet many dolphins, which made me extremely satisfied! It was so healing.

At first, you might think this tour is a bit pricey when you sign up, but I believe it's worth participating!

On the way to the harbor, we had breakfast at Leonard's with their famous malasadas, and not only did we swim with dolphins in the ocean, but we also got to swim with sea turtles and snorkel in a place that felt like a dragon palace! We also had the chance to kayak. And just when we were getting tired, we enjoyed freshly made cheeseburgers.

The breeze felt nice, the scenery was amazing, and it was a truly healing moment.

All the staff were wonderful! (＾＾)

I want to make this a regular event whenever I go to Hawaii.

船が出港して間もない頃から、
次々とイルカが船のそばに来てくれました。
一緒に泳ぎだしてからもゆっくり泳いでくれて、
たくさんのイルカと会うことができて大満足！！
癒されまくりです。

このツアーは、申し込む段階ではちょっと高いかな？
と思いがちですが、参加して損はないと思います！

港までの道のりでレナーズのマサラダで朝食、
海ではイルカだけでなくウミガメとも泳げて、
龍宮城のようなところでシュノーケリング！
カヤックもさせて頂きました。
そして疲れた頃に焼きたてのチーズバーガー◎

風も気持ちいいし、景色も最高で癒しのひと時でした。

スタッフの方もいい方ばかりです♪（＾＾）

ハワイに行く時の恒例行事にしたいです。

We participated as a family. The Japanese staff member, Takako, explained everything very thoroughly, which allowed us to smoothly enjoy snorkeling together. We were satisfied to see three sea turtles, but the water temperature was lower than we expected, and the kids quickly got cold and wanted to come back up. I recommend that everyone bring a rash guard and rent a wetsuit when you participate.

家族で参加して来ました。
日本人スタッフのタカコさんがすごく丁寧に説明していただいたので、スムーズにシュノーケリングを家族で行うことができました。
海亀も3匹も見ることができ満足だったのですが、思ったより水温が低く、子供は寒いとすぐに上がってしまいました。
皆さんも参加される時はラッシュガード持参の上でウエットスーツのレンタルをされるのをお勧めします。

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to this particular place. As I had heard, it was truly wonderful.

(Good points)
1. The unique location is truly remarkable. Surrounded by beautiful seas and the mountains of Hawaii, with white sand, it was really a mysterious and lovely place.

2. I appreciated how the female staff genuinely cared about making everyone enjoy their time. After all, it's the experiences we create that become memories, so in that sense, it was very good.

3. The lunch in the afternoon was not just a typical tour add-on; it was well-prepared and delicious.

4. Three rays approached the boat asking for food. It was my first time seeing rays up close, and I was thrilled.

(Not-so-good points)
1. The public restroom at the port was a bit... even men would want to hold it in. Since there are no other options, the likelihood of needing to use it is high, so I wonder if something can be done about that.

2. The weather on the day I visited wasn't great, and the sky was quite cloudy. As a result, the sea was also cloudy (reflecting the sky), which diminished the excitement. During snorkeling, it was disappointing that visibility wasn't very good.

3. Similarly, since the weather was not ideal, the women were particularly shivering when they got out of the water. It would be best to prepare bath towels or windbreakers as much as possible.

4. I don't think anyone would compare it to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, but compared to that, there weren't as many fish (during my visit). So, for those who know about it, don't have such expectations...

5. Even though it's called white sand, there are slightly pebbly areas, so it's not completely sandy.

Those who only skim through the not-so-good points might lose their motivation to go, but these are just minor issues. I think it was worth going. Just to be clear.

ハワイは何度も来ていますが今回初めて行きました。聞いていたとおりとても素晴らしいところでした。

（良かったところ）
1.何といっても珍しいそのロケーション。綺麗な海、ハワイの山々に囲まれ、白い砂、本当に不思議な、素敵な所でした。

2.スタッフの女性が本当にみんなを楽しませようと気遣いがうれしかったし、良かったです。所詮人間って場所は当然として、その時の体験で想い出を作っていくと思うのでそういう意味でもとても良かったです。

3.午後のランチは、良くありがちなツァーのおまけレベルではなくきちんとしていて美味しかったですよ。

4.エイがボートに近寄ってエサをねだっていました(3匹）。エイを近くで見たのは初めてだったので感激しました。

（良くなかったところ）
1.港の公衆トイレがちょっと・・・で、男でさえ我慢したくなる程でした。他にないため利用する機会確率が高いのでこれはどうにかならないものかと。

2.行った日の天気があまり良くなくて空は曇りがちでした。そのため海も（空を映すので）曇っていて、感激が半減という感じでした。スノーケリングの時もあまり深いところまで見えにくく残念でした。天候はどうにもならないですが、晴れた時との違いがとても大きいと感じました。

3.同じく、天気がいまいちだったので水から上がった時、特に女性陣が震えていました。できるだけバスタオルか風よけ上着等を準備しておいた方が良いです。

4.オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフと比べる方はいないかと思いますが、それと比べたら魚はそんなに多くいませんでした（私の時）。なので、それを知っている人はそんな期待はしないように・・・。

5.白い砂といっても微妙に小石はあるので完全な砂ではないですよ~。

良くなかったところだけつまみ読みした方は行く気を失せてしまうかもしれませんが、これは”あえて言うなら・・・”というレベルです。私は行って良かったと思っています。念のため。

The sandbar and the ocean were truly beautiful. I was moved to see the colors of the ocean change for the first time. I also got to see many honu (turtles), and they were adorable. The water level at the sandbar was up to my waist (and the water temperature was cold), so walking was a bit challenging, but it's not every day you get to walk in such a beautiful ocean, so I enjoyed it. The snorkeling was great too; I saw a lot of fish. The BBQ lunch had plenty of delicious meat cooked right on the spot. It was just as good as Yummy Korean BBQ. The staff were all wonderful people. I will definitely participate again next time!

サンドバー・海、本当にキレイだった。海の色が変わるところを始めてみたので感動しました。ホヌさん（カメ）もたくさん見れて可愛かった。サンドバーは、腰くらいまで潮位があったので（水温も冷たくて）歩くのが大変でしたが、あんなにキレイな海を歩くことはそんなに出来ることじゃないので、楽しめました。シュノーケリングも魚をたくさん見られて良かったです。ランチのＢＢＱは、その場で焼いてくれたお肉がたくさんあって美味しかった。ヤミーコリアンＢＢＱに負けないくらいです。スタッフの方もみんな良い人ばかりです。次回も必ず参加します！

This was my second time snorkeling with wild dolphins and sea turtles. During my first experience at a different location, the instructions were not clear, and I ended up swallowing seawater at the beginning, which was quite frustrating. However, I really wanted to see dolphins, so I decided to try at "Dolphin University." The staff were kind and friendly, which made the experience very enjoyable. Dolphins swam right below me, and sea turtles gracefully glided beneath as well. When I fed them a little bread, the yellow fish came close and touched my hand, which was adorable. The weather was perfect too. I will definitely come back when I visit Hawaii again.

２回目の野生のイルカとウミガメシュノーケル　
初回は、違うところで体験したのですが、説明がきちんとなく、始めの方は海水飲んだりと散々でした。
　でもイルカが見たくって、『イルカ大学』でチャレンジ
スッタッフの方も親切でフレンドリーでとてもよかったです。
真下をイルカが通り、海亀も真下で優雅に泳いでいました。
パンを少しづつあげると、黄色の魚が寄ってきて、手に触ってくるのが、かわいくて
天気もよく最高でした。
また、ハワイにいったらお願いします。

I was so happy to encounter so many sea turtles that I was told, "You're lucky!" The meals on the boat were also very delicious, and the staff were all very entertaining and fun!

ラッキーですね！って言われるくらい海亀にたくさん出会えて嬉しかったです。
船での食事もとっても美味しかったし、スタッフの皆さんもとっても面白くて楽しかったです！