All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was a very cloudy day, but we were lucky that the sun only shone when we arrived at the sandbar! My mother, in her 70s, didn't have a swimsuit, but she waded into the water up to her thighs wearing her shorts and a sun-protective hoodie, excitedly exclaiming, "I haven't been in the ocean in decades!" (laughs) After returning to the boat, she changed in the restroom to avoid getting cold.

It was a bit disappointing that the tour didn't include stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), as my mother had expressed interest in trying it, but it was just the right tour for us since we weren't planning to get in the water. The staff, who were fluent in Japanese, were attentive throughout and shared various stories about Hawaii, which was also very enjoyable. They have a wealth of experience related to the tour and are properly qualified.

Next time, I plan to try snorkeling and SUP at the emerald green sandbar with this company on a sunny day!

どん曇りの一日でしたが、サンドバーに着いた時にだけ日差しが差し込み、とてもラッキーでした！
70代の母も、水着が無いなりに手持ちのショートパンツと日除けパーカーで股まで着水し、「数十年ぶりに海に入ったわ！」と興奮しておりました(笑)船に戻った後は、体を冷やさないようトイレで着替えておりました。

母が「ＳＵＰしてみたい」と言っていたので含まれていなかった点は残念でしたが、海に浸かるつもりの無かった私たちにはちょうど良いツアーでした。
日本語が堪能なスタッフさんは終始皆さんに気配りくださり、ハワイの色々なお話を聞けたことも大変良かったです＾＾ツアーに関する経験も豊富で、資格もきっちり備えていらっしゃるそうです。

次はまたこちらの会社さんで、晴れたエメラルドグリーンのサンドバーで、シュノーケルとＳＵＰに挑戦してみようと思います！

My wife and I, along with our daughter and her husband and our grandchild, participated in the event. We checked the tide schedule in advance and joined, but it wasn't as low tide as we expected. As a result, our grandchild stayed with us on the boat. However, our daughter and her husband enjoyed paddleboarding and kayaking. Additionally, during snorkeling, we were able to admire various fish along with the coral reefs. We are grateful for the kind assistance from the staff.

私たち老夫婦は、娘夫婦と孫と参加しました。事前に干潮の日時を調べて参加しましたが、思ったほどの干潮ではありませんでした。よって、孫は船内に私たちと待機でした。しかし、娘夫婦はSUPやカヤックを堪能しました。また、スノーケリングでは、サンゴ礁とともに様々な魚を鑑賞することができました。スタッフの皆さんの優しいご対応に感謝します。

We loved everything about the this tour. We went in the morning, and the water was almost waist deep but it didn’t bother us. We got to see many fish by snorkeling, did standup paddle boarding, kayaking, and listened to the amazing musicians perform onboard. The crew were very kind, helpful and entertaining. They made it extra fun. My husband and I had a great time and would gladly do it again, only with KBOS. Highly recommend going with this crew.

My husband and I had a wonderful first trip with this company and first excursion together. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. There was live music and the atmosphere was great. We would definitely recommend this for anyone else looking for something fun to do while you’re staying in Hawaii.

This was the most fun activity we did our entire week that we visited Maui! We loved seeing the whales, and had the best time snorkeling & seeing all of the fish & turtles! The catamaran was clean & organized well, the staff & captain were amazing! They were invaluable in finding whales & making sure everyone was safe etc! The food & drinks were excellent!! It was very warm, family oriented & welcoming!

Mind blowing tour! Incredible crew: friendly, professional, knowledgeable, well prepared. The experience of a lifetime. Huge manta rays, swimming all around us! Gentle giants. Feeding on the plankton attracted to the lights. I know the crew told us that experiences may vary in numbers of mantas seen, but we were extremely lucky and saw close up mantas almost the entire time!

Our boat captain was terrific, we were able to see two species of whales, many dolphins 3 turtles from the boat and two more snorkeling. Not sure how it could have been any better. Best thing we did in Hawaii

I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, but since we wore life jackets, there were no problems, and the guides were always watching over us. The guides also spoke a little Japanese. We brought waterproof cases for our smartphones and filmed scenes of us swimming with the fish. We left our belongings on the chairs inside the boat. There was always someone watching over us inside the boat, and I heard there are security cameras as well.

I was able to see sea turtles from the boat twice! It felt strange to be away from land yet in shallow water. It was truly amazing.

I'm grateful to the guides as well. At the end, I gave a tip to the person who was always singing for us. Thank you very much! 😊

泳ぎに自信が無かったですが、ライフガードを着用するので問題ないですし、常にガイドさんが見張ってくれます。そのガイドさんたちも日本語を少し喋ってくれます。私たちはスマホ用防水ケースを持っていき、魚と泳ぐシーンを動画で撮影しました。荷物は、船内の椅子に置いてました。船内は常に誰かが見張ってくれますし、防犯カメラもあるそうです。
ウミガメは船内から2度見ることができました！陸から離れているのに浅瀬という不思議な感覚になりました。ほんとに最高でした。
ガイドさんにも感謝です。最後は常に歌ってくれていた方にチップをお渡ししました。
ありがとうございました😊

I was lucky enough to see whales, dolphins, and turtles all in one trip. We saw five whales, 15 dolphins, one turtle in the sea, and three on land. I'm not very good at snorkeling, so I watched the dolphins from above the water, and my snorkeling experience was only about 15 minutes, but I was very satisfied. However, the boat was really rocky, and since I tend to get seasick, I took motion sickness medication the night before and in the morning, which helped me manage. Unfortunately, another group of Japanese tourists was vomiting the whole time. Also, the boat ride and the bus back were cold after snorkeling, so it's essential to have something to wear.

運が良かったのが、クジラ・イルカ・カメを全部見ることができました。
クジラは５頭、イルカは15頭、カメは海で１匹、陸で３匹でした。
シュノーケルはあまり得意はないので、イルカは海の上から見て、シュノーケルも15分程度の体験でしたが、非常に満足しました。
ただ、船の揺れはすごく、自分はかなり船酔いするタイプなので、前日の夜と当日の朝に酔い止めを飲んでなんとか平気でしたが、もう一組の日本人はずっと吐いてました。
また、シュノーケル後の船と帰りのバスは寒いので、羽織るものは必須です。

The fish population was denser than at Hanauma Bay, and I even encountered a sea turtle while paddleboarding. The songs on the boat were wonderful!

For lunch, it was just a piece of ham and a piece of cheese sandwiched between two slices of bread, which left me thinking, "Really... is this lunch?" If they had made it a bit more luxurious, it would have balanced out the overall experience, but this part felt too cost-cutting and might lower the impression of the whole trip.

ハナウマベイよりは魚影が濃く、サップ中にウミガメにも会えました。
船上の歌も素敵でした！

ランチはパンにハム1枚とチーズ1枚挟んだだけの物で、「えぇ、、これがランチ？」と言う印象。もう少しだけ豪華にすれば総合的にバランスが取れるのに、ここだけコスト抑え過ぎてて全体の印象が落ちてしまいそうです。

Enjoy the quick boat ride the helpful staffs and the sandbar

The weather was perfect, and the sea conditions were excellent. We had a full experience seeing humpback whale tails, green sea turtles, bottlenose dolphins, and seals. The wonderful staff, including the handsome captain Jason, Minako, Koa, and the photographer Brian, were amazing! 😃 The captain's speech on board was also enjoyable. Above all, Minako, the Japanese staff member, was incredibly kind and helpful with everything, making it a fantastic memory. I'm so grateful! 🥰

お天気もバッチリで、海のコンディションも最高でした。
ザトウクジラのしっぽ、あおうみがめ、バンドウイルカ、あざらしさんも見れてのフルコースでした。キャプテンのイケメンジェイソンさん、美奈子さん、コアさん、カメラマンさんブライアンさん素敵なスタッフさんが最高でした😃
船上でのキャプテンのスピーチも楽しかったです。何より日本人スタッフの美奈子さんに何から何まで親切にして頂き、最高の思い出になりました。感謝です🥰

There were several manta ray tours available, and we were unsure which one to choose, but it was the right decision to go with this tour for the two of us, who are not very good at English!

Due to our schedule, we participated on a day when the Japanese-speaking staff was not on board, but they connected us with a Japanese staff member over the phone before boarding, allowing us to receive detailed explanations in Japanese, which made us feel secure about participating.

Additionally, there were only eight participants in total, which allowed us to receive attentive care from the staff, and I thought that was very nice.

As for the main event, the manta rays, there was a period when we couldn't see them after entering the water, but the staff guided us to the spot where the manta rays were, and in the latter half, about three manta rays came and circled right in front of us, which was incredibly impressive!

The hot cocoa after watching the manta rays was also very delicious! We had a valuable experience and were very satisfied!

いくつかのマンタのツアーがあり、どこにするか悩みましたが、英語が苦手な私たち二人にとってはこちらのツアーを選んで正解でした！
スケジュール的に日本語スタッフの方が乗船しない日での参加となりましたが、乗船前に日本語スタッフと電話をつないでくださって日本語で詳しい説明を聞くことができ、安心して参加することができました。

また、参加者は全部で8名という少人数でしたが、それもスタッフの方々から細やかな気配りを受けることができて、とても良かったと思います。

本題のマンタについても、海に入ってしばらくは見られない時間が続きましたが、スタッフの方がマンタのいるスポットまで誘導してくださり、後半は3匹ほどのマンタが入れ替わり私たちの本当にすぐ目の前まで旋回してくれて、ものすごい迫力でした！

マンタ鑑賞後のホットココアもとてもおいしかったです！
貴重な体験ができて大満足でした！

It was a tour on a day with a bit of strong wind, but I had a great time!

I got to see sea turtles, and the tour captain and staff were all very kind, which made me very satisfied! On this tour, there were two staff members who spoke Japanese, and they carefully explained the safety instructions on the boat, how to play at the sandbar, and how to snorkel! (They provided explanations in Japanese after the English ones.)

I was able to see sea turtles while at the sandbar and during snorkeling, so it was a very valuable experience!

The bus driver who took us to the port was also a friendly and nice person!

I had a wonderful experience until the end, and it was really fun!

少々風が強い日のツアーでしたがとても楽しかったです！

ウミガメも見れたし、ツアーのキャプテンやスタッフの方も優しい方ばかりで大満足でした！
今回のツアーでは日本語を話してくれるスタッフが2名おり、船上での注意事項やサンドバーでの遊び方、シュノーケリングのやり方など丁寧に教えてくれました！(英語での説明の後に日本語で改めて説明してくれました)

サンドバーやシュノーケリング中もウミガメが見れたので、とても貴重な体験ができました！

港までの送迎バスの運転手さんも気さくな良い方でした！

最後まで素敵な体験をさせてもらい、とても楽しかったです！

The water was cold, so we couldn't play for long, but we had a great time snorkeling and seeing lots of fish, as well as enjoying stand-up paddleboarding.

水が冷たくてのんびり長くあそべませんでしたが、シュノーケリングで沢山の魚を見たり、サップを楽しんだり楽しかったです。

I participated in this tour on February 28th. The weather was clear, and the water was very clear, making for the best conditions. The snorkeling gear is available for rent on-site, which is reassuring. All the explanations are in English, but there is generally a Japanese guide on the voucher, so I was able to understand everything without any issues. Although I didn't encounter any sea turtles, I was able to see a variety of colorful fish, both large and small, which was very moving. I think even beginners can participate with confidence. There are also facilities for restrooms and changing spaces. It was a wonderful tour where I could fully enjoy the nature-rich Hanauma Bay, and I definitely want to participate again.

2/28に本ツアーを利用しました。当日は晴天で海の透明度も高く、最高のコンディションでした。シュノーケリングセットは現地でレンタル可能で安心。説明はすべて英語ですが、バウチャーに概ね日本語の案内があるため問題なく理解できました。ホヌには出会えなかったものの、大小さまざまな色とりどりの魚に出会うことができ、とても感動しました。初心者でも安心して参加できると思います。トイレや着替えスペースも整っています。自然豊かなハナウマベイを満喫できる素敵なツアーで、ぜひまた参加したいです。

I participated in this activity during my honeymoon trip to Hawaii, hoping to have a Hawaiian experience. The weather had been bad until the day before, but on the day of the activity, the weather cleared up, and we were able to proceed without any issues.

The crew members were locals, but they spoke Japanese fluently, so there were no communication problems at all. They encouraged us to take lots of photos, which made for great memories.

I would love to participate again the next time I visit Hawaii!

新婚旅行でハワイに行った際にハワイらしい体験をと思い参加しました。前日までは天気も崩れていましたが、参加日は天候も回復し無事にアクティビティが実施されました。
クルーの方も現地のかたですが、日本語ペラペラでコミュニケーション等は全く問題ありませんでした。写真等も声をかけてもらいたくさん撮ってもらい良い思い出になりました。
またハワイに行った際には参加したいと思います！

My boyfriend and I had the BEST time on this experience. Firstly the bus that picked us up was LUSH and so comfortable (more comfortable than the flight to get to Hawaii!). The tour guide and bus driver were so nice and very informative. Took us through the most scenic route to get to the bay so it was really nice to see the beautiful coastline before we even arrived. The bay itself is just INCREDIBLE. So so beautiful. They have a great service to drive you down to the bay to save your leggies (although we did walk back up and it was fine - short and sharp lol). We got ourselves a great spot on the beach, then got straight in to the water. The water was crystal clear, and beautiful temperature and we saw SO many fish from the get-go. It was a really love few hours snorkelling and then just relaxing in the sun, would absolutely recommend doing this experience to anyone and everyone!

Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The pickup was smooth, and we were able to watch the video that we would normally see after arriving while still in the car. Depending on the time, there were long lines for individuals to get tickets, but since we were part of a group, we were able to go to the beach smoothly. Overall, there was no wasted time, and we got to enjoy a beautiful beach!

The guide provided explanations in English, and they spoke slowly, making it easy to understand!

送迎もスムーズで、
本来なら着いてから見るビデオを車内で見ることが出来たことや、
時間によっては個人でチケット手配して入るところは長蛇の列でしたが、団体だからかスムーズに海に行くことが出来、
全体的に無駄な時間がなく、素敵な海に行けました！

ガイドさんも英語での説明でしたが、ゆっくり話して下さるので、分かりやすかったです！

In February, I really wanted to visit Hanauma Bay, so I searched the web and found this transportation plan from VELTRA. It was cheaper compared to other sites and had good reviews, so I booked it right away. The reservation form was easy to understand, and they sent plenty of reminder emails after the booking, which was very helpful.

I wished for sunny weather the whole time, and finally, the day arrived! I was picked up at 8 AM in the alley behind the Hyatt. The bus arrived a little late, possibly due to traffic, which made me a bit worried, but the large green bus with "Roberts Hawaii" written on it was easy to spot, so I felt reassured. Inside the bus, we watched a 10-minute video, and we were given wristbands for entry to Hanauma Bay after confirming our viewing.

The bus driver continuously explained the scenery around us, so I was never bored; it was fun! We arrived at Hanauma Bay in just over 30 minutes. Those who booked directly through the official site had to wait in a long line for entry, but since we had already watched the video, we could skip the line! We entered without any stress.

Hanauma Bay was as beautiful and blue as I had seen in photos, with a lot of colorful fish swimming around; it felt like paradise! The number of visitors is limited to 1,400, so it wasn't crowded at all.

It was amazing. I definitely want to book through this site again!

2月ハワイ、どうしてもハナウマ湾に行ってみたいと思いWebを検索していたところ
こちらのVELTRAさんの送迎付きプランを見つけました。
ほかのサイトと比べても安く、評価も良かったため即予約。
予約フォームも分かりやすく、予約後もたくさんメールでリマインドを送って下さり助かりました。

ずーっと晴れを願いに願ってついに当日！
朝は8時にHyatt裏路地でピックアップ。
道路渋滞のせいか、バスが少し遅れて到着したので若干心配でしたが、「Roberts Hawaii」と書かれた大きな緑のバスがわかりやすくやってくるので安心。
バスの中で10分程度のビデオを観て、視聴認証のリストバンドを渡されハナウマベイに入場する仕組みです。
バスの運転手さんが周りの景色についてずーーっと説明してくれるからまったく飽きず、楽しい！！
30分強程度でハナウマベイに到着。
ハナウマベイを公式から予約した方々は入場のための長蛇の列に並ばなければいけないようでしたが、私たちはビデオも視聴済なのでそのまま列をスルー！
ストレスなしで入場できます。

ハナウマベイは写真で見た通りとーっても綺麗で真っ青で、色とりどりの魚も沢山泳いでおりまるで楽園でした！！
入場人数が1400人と限られているので混雑もなし。

最高でした。
またぜひこちらのサイトから予約したいです！

It was an experience blessed with good weather and opportunities! We were able to see a spinner dolphin, a sea turtle, a whale, and it seems some people also spotted a ray. It seems rare to see so much, but according to our guide, there are various creatures to be seen each time, so I think it's great to cherish those opportunities!

Thank you to our guides, Ryuichi, Jason, and Joanna!

天候と機会に恵まれた体験でした！ウォッチできたのは、マダライルカ、ウミガメ、クジラ、ハワイスピナードルフィン、あとはエイを見た人も居たようです。ここまで見られるのは珍しかったようですが、ガイドさんの話では毎回色々な生き物が見られるとのことなので、その機会を大切に体験すると良いと思います！
今回のガイドのリューイチ、ジェイソン、ジョアンナ、thank you〜！

If you're looking to enjoy snorkeling in Hawaii, I recommend this sea! The weather was cloudy, so I couldn't see the true blue of the ocean, but there were plenty of fish swimming around, which was a lot of fun. There is a dedicated shuttle car from the high point down to the beach, making it very convenient, although it might take some time to board if it's crowded. The beach in front of the hotel was also beautiful, but there weren't any fish swimming there, so I think it's worth coming here!

I don't speak much English, but I think it's fine to join an English tour if you use a translation app! Also, it might have just been a coincidence, but there were people on-site who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring! Next time, I want to participate when the weather is nice!

ハワイでシュノーケルを楽しむならこの海をおすすめします！
天気が曇りで本来の海の青さを見ることができませんでしたが、海の中はお魚がいっぱいで泳いでて楽しかったです。
高台から下のビーチまでは専用の移動カーがあり、とても楽でしたが、混雑していると乗るまで時間がかかるかもしれません。
ホテル前のビーチも綺麗で良かったですが、魚は1匹も泳いでいなかったので、ここに来る価値はあるかと思います！

英語はほとんど話せませんが、翻訳アプリを使えば英語ツアーでも大丈夫だと思います！
また、たまたまかもしれないですが、日本語が通じる方も現地におりましたので、心強かったです！今度は天気のいい時に参加したいです！

Friendly staff, great time!!

Three of my kids participated in the swimming with the dolphins and LOVED IT! One even said it was the best day of her life! It was very informative and Patrick had a really great personality and interacted with well with all the participants in the group. I highly recommend going to Dolphin Quest at the Hilton Waikoloa!

★Reasons for a 3-star rating
This is a type where you wrap something around your waist instead of wearing a life jacket. It can be dangerous for elementary school children who lack swimming skills. In fact, children and elderly individuals returned to the boat early. After the tour, I translated the English waiver I signed on-site, which stated that participants should be skilled swimmers.
This is not suitable for children, those who are not good at swimming, or people who are afraid of deep water.

Just when I was feeling disappointed, a sea turtle came close to the boat, and I was thrilled to see it up close. My husband and son seemed to have a great time snorkeling and watching the sea turtle. After that, we enjoyed a long sailing time taking in the scenery, and it seemed like we were looking for whales. We were able to see a whale in the distance, which got the whole family very excited.
I had planned to make a separate reservation for whale watching, but I canceled that and was able to schedule something else, which turned out well.

Sailing was a great experience.

★3の理由
ライフジャケットではなく浮くものを腰に巻き付けるタイプです。小学生のお子さんは泳力がないと危険です。実際、子供や高齢の方は早めにボートに戻っておりました。その場でサインした英語の免責書をツアーが終わってから翻訳したところ熟練した泳ぎができる人の参加とのこと書いてありました。
子供や泳ぎが苦手な人、深い海が怖い人には向きません。

残念だなと思っていたところ、ウミガメが船に近づいてきてくれてしっかり見る事ができて喜びました。主人と息子はシュノーケルでしっかりウミガメ見れたようです。その後、セーリングの時間が長く景色を楽しんでいたあと、どうやらクジラを探しているようで、遠目にですがクジラまで見る事ができ家族みんな大興奮でした。
ホエールウォッチングも別に予約するつもりでしたがそちらはキャンセルし、別の予定を入れられたので良かったです。

セーリングは良い体験でした。

We had some great activity on our tour, and it was really easy to get the hang of flowing with these gorgeous animals!

Our weather want great but they still made sure we had a fantastic time. Highly recommend

We could not have asked for a better experience in the water and on the boat. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and patient. Would highly recommend booking with Trilogy to anyone going to Maui!

This is by far the best adventure we had on our vacation in Honolulu. An experience underwater with the aquatic life was truly one of a kind. We will do this again when we return next season.