All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We had a superb kayak experience, first-time, and got to see some big fish (whales). Are they any good eating? I kid, I kid! If we ever make our way back to the beautiful islands we'd do this again in a heartbeat! Thanks for such an amazing day!

Being from Kansas, my family and I don't exactly get too many opportunities to go kayaking in the ocean, so when my son asked if we could do the kayaking and whale watching, I was little scared but now I am so glad that I did it! This was such a great tour from the moment we met our guide up until we came back to shore. Seeing whales while in our kayaks was completely breathtaking and the professionalism displayed by the guides was top notch. Keep it up folks!

The rubber boat was smaller than I expected, but it was surprisingly fast! The seat on the rubber boat was hard (as expected), and I bounced around due to the momentum, desperately clinging to the rope. It was so much fun!! The muscle pain in my arms and shoulders the next day is also a good memory♪

Before we even left the bay, we encountered a pod of dolphins! They came so close, and I could see their shadows passing under the boat!! After that, we met several more pods of dolphins along the way and even saw them jumping*＾＾* The whales were small enough that I thought they were dolphins, but I was thrilled to see them spouting water and their tails!

At the snorkeling point, the water was incredibly clear, and I saw many fish like the yellow striped ones you see in aquariums, black fish with white spots, and schools of big and small fish. It felt like I was swimming in an aquarium. (In reality, I was just floating!)

The lava cliffs were also breathtaking! It was so much fun!

ゴムボートは思ったより小さくて、思った以上にすごいスピードでした！
座っていたゴムボートが硬かったので（当たり前）、勢いでボンボンはねてしまい、必死でロープにしがみついてました。すごく楽しかった！！
翌日腕と肩が筋肉痛になってたのもいい思い出です♪

湾を出ないうちから、イルカの群れに遭遇！
すごく近くまで来て、ボートの下を通っていく影が！！
その後も、途中で何度もイルカの群れに会い、ジャンプも見れましたよ*＾＾*
クジラは、イルカ？と思うくらい小さい種類のクジラでしたが、潮吹きや、尾っぽも見る事が出来て感動！

シュノーケリングポイントでは、とても透明な海の中、水族館で見るような黄色に縦じまの魚や、黒に白い点々の魚や、大きい魚、小さい魚の群れなど、沢山の魚がいました。
水族館の中で泳いでいるようで、感激しました。（実際は浮かんでいるだけでしたが）

溶岩の岸壁も迫力満点！
とっても楽しかったです！

On the day of the event, I received a notification from the hotel that the meeting time had been moved up, which allowed me to wait with peace of mind. I participated in five activities, but there was no communication regarding the other activities, which often left me feeling anxious, so I was relieved to have this update. Additionally, both Ryuuichi and Akemi, who came to pick us up, were Japanese and naturally spoke Japanese, which made me feel more at ease. The boat ride took about an hour, but along the way, they explained about the house of a famous sumo wrestler and the "What Tree Is That?" tree, making the time fly by.

On the boat, we had photographers Maeda and Merry, along with two other people who joined us, and we set off. The wind was chilly that day, but I was able to rent a wetsuit for $10, so I didn't feel cold while participating. We couldn't find dolphins in the first sea, but there were plenty in the next one. It took about 1 hour and 30 minutes to find them, but the boat cut through the waves like an attraction, and we even saw whales along the way, which was a quick experience. We were lucky enough to see whales twice.

When we found the dolphins, half of the group was able to swim with them, but the other half couldn't because the dolphins had moved. However, Ryuuichi noticed this and took us back to the location where the dolphins were, allowing the remaining people to swim with them as well. I appreciate Ryuuichi's thoughtfulness! Additionally, the attention to detail from all the staff regarding meals and facilities was excellent, and although my wife couldn't swim, she was able to participate with peace of mind. The dolphins were swimming with children, and they were incredibly cute and soothing. I was also able to see the dolphins up close thanks to Merry pulling me along.

There were other tour boats out as well, but ours was faster, and we coordinated with Dolphin University via radio to find the dolphins, which I believe significantly increased our chances of seeing them, so I highly recommend it! The tour photos cost $70, but they are great keepsakes, and Maeda's photos were wonderful, so I’m glad I bought them.

当日は、集合時間が早まる、との連絡をホテルに連絡いただき、安心して待つことができました。
5つのアクティﾋﾞﾃィに参加しましたが、他のアクティﾋﾞﾃィでは連絡はなく、不安な気持ちで待つ事がおおかったので安心できました。また迎えにきていただいた龍一さんと、あけみさんの二人とも日本の方で、当然日本語を話せる方で、安心できました。ボートまでは1h位でしたが、途中に小錦の家やこの木何の木の説明をしていただき、あっという間でした。またボートでは、写真撮影する前田さんやメリーさん、他にも2名の方も合流して、ボートは出発しました。当日は風が冷たかったのですが、ウェットスーツのンタルを10ドルでできますので、寒さを感じずに参加できました。イルカは最初の海では見つからず、次の海にはたくさんいました。イルカを探すまでにおおよそ1h30mくらいかかりましたが、船がアトラクションのように波を割って進んでいき、また途中に鯨がいて、あっという間でした。鯨は2回ほどみれて、運がよかったです。イルカを見つけ、半分の方はイルカと泳げましたが、残り半分の方はイルカが移動した為、一緒にイルカと泳げませんでしたが、龍一さんがそれに気がついて、もう一度イルカのいる場所に船で移動していただき、残りのか方もイルカと一緒に泳ぐ事ができました。龍一さんの気配りに感謝です！また他にも色々と食事とか設備とかすべてのスタッフの方の気配りが行き届いていて、私の家内はおよげませんでしたが、安心して参加できました。イルカは子供と一緒に泳いでいて、非常にかわいらしく、癒されました。私もメリーさんが引っ張ってもらって、すごい身近でイルカを見る事ができました。他にもツアーの船がでていましたが、船のスピードがこちらのほうが早いのと、イルカ大学と無線で連携をとり、イルカを探すので、イルカに見れる確率が非常に高いと思われますので、お勧めです！またツアーの写真は70$しますが、思い出に残りますし、前田さんのとる写真は素晴らしいので、買ってよかったです。

I was worried about getting seasick since I easily get motion sickness, but I took some medication, so I was fine. I think I would have definitely gotten seasick without it, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication for those who are concerned.

My family went into the sea at the bay where we did snorkeling, but I waited alone on the boat. However, I was able to enjoy just looking at the beautiful sea and sky, as well as the fish swimming near the boat. I was also able to read the guides written in Japanese at that time, so I somewhat understood the points we visited later on.

But I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I understood English. It was disappointing that I couldn't grasp even 10% of what the guide was saying. It would be very helpful if there were tours designed for Japanese people like me, who can't speak any English, that would allow us to enjoy it 120%.

The small boat goes at an incredible speed, getting very close to the lava cliffs, which is quite thrilling. Along the way, we encountered pods of dolphins and small whales multiple times, which was very moving. To see wild dolphins and whales so close is truly amazing; Hawaii is a wonderful place. I really hope they continue to preserve this nature.

私は酔いやすいのでそれが心配でしたが、酔い止めの薬を飲んだので大丈夫でした。薬を飲んでいないときっと船酔いしたと思うので、ご心配な方は酔い止めを飲むことをおすすめします。
シュノーケリングをする湾で家族は海に入りましたが、私はボートの上でひとりで待っていました。でも、きれいな海と空と、ボート近くを泳いでいる魚を見るだけでも楽しめます。日本語でかかれた案内もこの時に読めたので、後半まわったポイントもなんとなく分かりました。
でも英語がわかったらもっともっと楽しめたと思います。ガイドさんがおっしゃっているお話の、1割も分からなかったのが残念でした。
このようなツアーで、私のような英語が全く出来ない人間でも120％楽しめるような日本人向けのものがあると、とても助かります。

小さいボートで、すごいスピードで溶岩の岸壁のすぐ近くまで行くので、迫力は満点です。
途中で何度も、イルカの群れや、小さいクジラの群れとも出会い、とても感動しました。
あんなに近くに野生のイルカやクジラが見られるなんて、ハワイは本当に素晴らしいところです。
ぜひ、このままこの自然を残してほしいと思いました。

I'm glad I participated and can recommend it. It was truly a wonderful experience to see manta rays while snorkeling with such a high probability. The guide mentioned that this is the only place in the world where you can see manta rays while snorkeling. It's a tour I want everyone to join. However, there are some downsides. Communication is only in English. It can be cold. There’s no pickup to the meeting place, and it's a bit nerve-wracking to confirm by phone. If you can't communicate in the language, it might be quite scary. But as long as you have courage, you'll be fine. You can refer to others' experiences for guidance. To deal with the cold, bring warm clothing and put it on right after getting out of the water. Since there’s no pickup to the meeting place, renting a car or staying in the Kona area or at the Sheraton is convenient. The confirmation call is only in English, but it's definitely necessary. My reservation was canceled, and I ended up participating the next day. Many Japanese people don't stay long on the Big Island, so if you miss it, it would be sad, so it's better to have a little extra time.

参加して良かった、お勧めできます。マンタがあのようにシュノーケルで高確率で見れるなんて、本当に素晴らしい体験です。世界でもシュノーケルでマンタが見れるのはここだけとガイドも話していました。皆様に参加して欲しいツアーです。しかし、難点もアリ。英語以外通じない。寒い。集合場所への送迎、再確認のＴＥＬ。海、夜、と不安なので語学が通じないと結構恐いかも？しかし、勇気さえあれば大丈夫。皆様の体験談を参考にすれば問題なし。寒さは防寒着を持参し海から上がってすぐ着用。集合場所まで送迎ないから、レンタカーかコナエリア、シャラトンなどに宿泊が便利。再確認のＴＥＬは英語のみだけど必ず必要。私は、予約日はキャンセルになり、次の日参加になりました。日本人はハワイ島にそう長く滞在しないパターンが多いので、見れなかったら悲しいので、余裕を少しでも持ったほうがいいです。

Experience was TRULY AMAZING. I can't swim and have a phobia of being underwater in general but the BOB gave me the opportunity to sit on a scooter and enjoy the wonderful creation that exist under the Pacific Ocean. Price was very reasonable and the instructors were awesome!

I saw what can only be described as Hawaii on my first trip there. It truly felt like paradise and became an unforgettable memory. It's a mystical world. I highly recommend this tour!

初めてのハワイでこれぞハワイと言うものを見ました。まさに天国で一生忘れられない思い出になりました。神秘的な世界です。非常にお勧め出来るツアーですよ！

We participated in the Powerful Mid-Range with three people.

At the meeting point under the green tent at Kailua Pier, there was a suspicious-looking man. When I showed him the reservation ticket, he shook his head and said "No," which made me anxious. However, he took me to the nearby information desk that wasn't open yet, and the staff there called the tour company to let them know there were three Japanese people. This suspicious-looking man turned out to be nice; he asked if we were wearing swimsuits and if we had applied sunscreen, and when the boat arrived, he even guided us. Thank you, kind man.

Like the other participants, we were the only Japanese people there, but the boat operator, Mr. Duel, was a very friendly nice guy (probably the same person as Atsushi from last time?). He mentioned that he went to Tokyo and Kyoto last month and talked about appearing on TV Asahi's "Q-sama," which eased my nerves. Then, the boat sped off towards the sparkling water. First, we met a baby dolphin and enjoyed its impressive jumps. After that, we started slowly, and the dolphins followed us back and forth! They were so cute! The snorkeling point was also amazing. We saw brightly colored fish, corals, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers. Although they told us "Don't touch," they brought a sea cucumber for us to touch. On the way back, we raced with the dolphins and talked about volcanic layers and King Kamehameha, but... I probably couldn't laugh along with everyone... I understand some may feel anxious about the English guide, but our English is about middle school level. We managed just fine. We are proof of that (sounds familiar, right?). Captain Zodiac has a Japanese website, and I emailed them with several questions. Initially, the meeting point was at Honokohau Marina, but when they realized our hotel was close to Kailua Pier, they changed it for us. Their responses were very quick.

We didn't see any whales, but we had a great time. Good!

ﾊﾟﾜﾌﾙﾐﾄﾞﾙﾚﾃﾞｨｰ3人で参加しました。

集合場所のｶｲﾙｱ桟橋の緑のテントの下には怪しげなおじさん一人。予約券を見せるとNoと首を振られ、不安になっているとそばのまだ開いていないインフォメーションに連れていってくれ、そこの人が催行会社に日本人が3人いるよと電話してくれました。この怪しげなおじさんがいい人で、水着はきているか？日焼け止めは塗っているかと心配してくれ、ボートが来たときは誘導までしてくれました。ありがとうおじさん。

他の参加者と同じく日本人は私たちだけでしたが、ボートを操縦するＭr.ﾃﾞｭｴﾙ(～)はとてもフレンドリーなナイスガイ（たぶんあつしさんの時と同じ方では？）で、先月東京と京都に行ったよ。テレビ朝日で「Ｑさま」に出演したとか話してくれ、緊張がほぐれたところで、一気にボートは光り輝く水面を沖に向けて爆走。まずはイルカのベービーとご対面。上手なジャンプを堪能させていただいた後、今度はゆっくり発進。するとイルカたちが私達の前後をついてくるではありませんか！かわい~~いの連発。シュノーケリングポイントも素晴らしかったですよ。原色のお魚たちに珊瑚、うに、なまこなど、私達には“Don't touch”といっておきながらなまこをとってきて触らせてくれました。帰りはまたイルカと競争したり、火山の地層の話とかカメハメハ王の話をしてくれていたようですが、・・・・たぶん・・・？？みんなと一緒に笑うことはできませんでした・・・。英語ガイドで不安もな方もあるかと思いますが、私達は中3程度の英語です。なんとかなりましたよ。私達が証明です（どこかできいたような台詞）。ｷｬﾌﾟﾃﾝｿﾞﾃﾞｨｱｯｸには日本語のホームページもあり、そこにメールで何点か質問しました。最初集合場所が、ﾎﾉｺﾊｳﾏﾘｰﾅでしたが、ホテルがｶｲﾙｱ桟橋に近いとわかると変更してくれました。回答もとても早いです。

鯨には会えなかったけど十分楽しめました。good!

Loved the sand bar, and the Captain was kind of eccentric. Took us to turtle reef, then snorkeling. Staff was very friendly. Would recommend this adventure.

The staff on the boat I rode had been to Japan for sightseeing, and they friendly chatted with us.

We sped through the highly transparent sea on a powerboat, where I could see a coin sinking, while snorkeling among the coral and colorful fish. We enjoyed watching dolphins at a distance where we could almost touch them! It was a tour packed with fun activities!

Along the way, we had some time to chat while snacking on light refreshments (snacks and fruits). There were about ten people on the boat, and only two of us were Japanese. Although I only understood English at a middle school level, I didn’t feel out of place and had a great time.

I participated after reading the reviews here, so I brought a change of clothes for after snorkeling and a hat for sun protection (a hat clip would be handy to prevent it from blowing away in the wind♪), which made it comfortable!

私が乗ったボートのスタッフが日本に観光に行ったことがあるとのことで、フレンドリーに話しかけてくれました。

コインを落としたら、沈んでいくのがずっと見えるほど透明度の高い海を、パワーボートでガンガン進み、珊瑚やカラーフィッシュを見ながらシュノ-ケリング。
海から観光しイルカに触れることができそうなほどの距離でウォッチングを楽しめる！１つのツアーで楽しみが盛りだくさんのアクティビティーでした！

途中、軽食（スナックやフルーツ）をつまみながら雑談する時間がありましたが１０人程度のボートに日本人は私達２人だけで、英語も中学で習った程度しかわかりませんが、特に疎外感もなくたのしめました。

ここのクチコミを読んでから参加したので、シュノーケリングのあとの着替えや、日焼け対策に帽子（風で飛ばされないように帽子クリップがあると便利♪）なども持っていったので快適でした！

We participated as a young couple. We departed from Kailua-Kona, and since we arrived early in the morning, we were able to use a free parking lot about a three-minute walk away instead of the paid parking at a hotel near the port.

There were many Americans at the meeting place, and we first received a colored card in exchange for our voucher. We were grouped by color and boarded the boat with others who had the same colored card.

I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medication, but I hardly felt nauseous at all. We were the only Japanese on the boat, and most of the others were retired American couples.

It was an activity that was enjoyable even without speaking English! (Of course, I think it would be even more fun if you could speak☆)

The staff were considerate and communicated with easy-to-understand words and gestures♪

Of course, snorkeling was amazing! It was my first time snorkeling, and even though I can't swim, they provided a boogie board, so I was able to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery while holding onto it☆

I brought a disposable camera that could be used underwater, but I ended up taking so many photos that I ran out of film. So, when we were sightseeing around the Big Island from above the water, even though dolphins were jumping right in front of us and we were in front of a magnificent lava cave, I couldn't capture those moments because I had exceeded the number of shots...

It was a really fun tour♪

若い夫婦２人での参加をしました。
カイルアコナからの出港でしたが、朝、早くに到着したので、レンタカーを港近くのホテルの有料駐車場ではなく、歩いて３分程度の無料駐車場を利用することができました。

集合場所にはたくさんのアメリカ人がいて、まずバウチャーと引き換えに色のついたカードを渡されます。
色分けされて、同じ色のカードを持った人達と一緒にボートに乗り込みます。

私はブランコでも酔う体質なので酔い止めを服用しましたが、ほとんど酔いはありませんでした。
同じボートには日本人は私たちだけで、あとは定年退職したアメリカの老夫婦がほとんどでした。

英語ができなくても充分に楽しめるアクティビティでした！
（もちろん、話せるともっと楽しいとは思いますが☆）

スタッフも気を遣ってくれて、わかりやすい単語やジェスチャーでコミュニケーションをとってくれます♪

もちろんシュノーケルは最高！初めてのシュノ-ケリングで、しかも泳げない私ですが、ビート版も貸してくれるのでそれにつかまりながらきれいな海中を堪能しました☆

水中で撮れる使い捨てカメラを１つ持って行きましたが枚数が足りないほど海中をパシャパシャ撮りまくってしまったので、シュノーケルの後に、海の上からハワイ島観光をしてくれた時にはせっかく目の前でイルカがクルクルジャンプしても、すばらしい溶岩洞窟を目の前にしても枚数オーバーで写真に収めることはできませんでした…

とっても楽しいツアーでした♪

I participated on November 10th. The dolphins in Hawaii are really friendly; they were playing at the exit of the arena, in front of the Captain Cook landing monument. There were also whales. Both the staff and guests were very friendly, but they spoke American English so quickly that it was hard to understand everything. The wind was quite strong, so be careful not to let your hat fly away. The sea was calm. Actually, about 15 years ago, I had my first experience with a "Zodiac" on Kauai, but at that time, the sea was a bit rough, and I was amazed by the boat handling techniques in the swells. This time was much easier, wasn't it?

11月10日参加しました。
ハワイのイルカはほんとうになつっこい、アリーナの出口で、キャプテンクック上陸碑の前で、遊んでいました。
鯨も居ましたよ。
スタッフもゲストも皆フレンドリー、ただし早口アメリカンなので理解しきるのは無理でした。
風をまともの受けます、帽子など飛ばされないように、
海はベタナギでした。
実は15年ほど前にカウアイ島で「ゾデアック」初体験だったのですが、この時はやや時化、うねりの中のボート操縦テクニックのものすごさに驚嘆したものでしたが。
今回は楽々過ぎました？

I participated alone this time.

There were also two girls who were joining for the second time since coming to Hawaii.

Once you enter the sea, you are greeted by beautiful tropical fish that delight your eyes.

I could see dolphins jumping from the boat, but it was difficult to see them underwater, and I tried several times.

Thanks to the staff who diligently searched for spots where we could dive and guided us, we were able to see mother-and-baby dolphins and sea turtles.

On the boat, they played the ukulele and sang while we danced, and we had a lot of fun.

The captain was grilling hamburgers for us, but at that time, my stomach was not feeling well, so it took me quite a while to finish my meal. I felt a bit sorry as I was munching away while everyone else started dancing to the music.

All the staff, including Yuriko, were warm and friendly, and since this is an experience you can't easily have in Japan, I highly recommend it.

今回ひとりで参加しました。

ツアーに参加していた方には今回ハワイにきてから２回目の参加、という女の子２人組もいらっしゃいました。

海に入ると、まずきれいな熱帯魚がいて目を楽しませてくれます。

またイルカは飛んでいるところは船からみえたのですが、水中からはなかなか見れなくて、何度かトライしました。

スタッフの方たちも一生懸命、もぐって見られるスポットを探して誘導してくれたおかげで親子のイルカや海亀をみることができました。

また船の上では、ウクレレを弾きながら、歌を歌っていただき、わたしたちは踊り、とても楽しめました。

またパパさんが（船長）ハンバーガーを焼いてそれをいただくのですが、当時胃の調子がとても悪く、完食するのに相当時間をかけてたべたので、みんなが音楽にあわせて踊りはじめたときにも、モグモグ食べながらいたので申し訳ないな、とおもいながらすごしました。

スタッフのみなさんもゆりこさんをはじめ，温かい方たちばかりですし、なにせ日本ではなかなか体験できないのでぜひともおすすめします。

I reconfirmed just to be sure, and I was told that the boat is broken, so the event has been canceled... Moreover, the next available slot is four days later, so I couldn't participate.

It feels like the service isn't as attentive as that of Japanese tour companies, so for those who will be participating in the future, it might be a good idea to contact them once you arrive, maybe the day before.

Reconfirmを念のためしたところ、ボートが壊れているから中止とのこと・・・。
しかも次に空いているところは4日後だったので、参加することが出来ませんでした。

日本のツアー会社のように手厚いサービスがないように感じるので、これから参加される方は、着いたら前日とかに一度連絡を入れてみたほうが良いかもしれません。

I was amazed by the white world as far as the eye could see. Hawaii is famous for surfing, so I was impressed to find such a tranquil sea. The scenery was so fantastical that I felt like I was in a commercial. The hamburger patty for lunch was grilled by the staff on the boat!!! It was not only delicious but also quite filling, which made me satisfied. The fact that non-alcoholic drinks were unlimited felt like a great deal. We snorkeled a little away from the sandbar, and I was moved to hear that the coral reef was alive. This spot had many fish, and the coral was beautiful. I swam with fins, which made it easy to move and felt great. We then changed locations to see sea turtles. My digital camera ran out of battery halfway through, so I had to use a disposable underwater camera. As the guide said, the turtles come up for air, which is quite cute!!! I was worried about whether I could capture that adorable moment, but I managed to take photos of the swimming turtles. I also saw turtles on the beach during a different tour, but since they weren't moving, it was a bit disappointing. I was excited to see swimming turtles up close for the first time.

Also, since there were many non-Japanese tourists, I really felt like I was abroad. The explanations were given in both Japanese and English. Perhaps because I received the explanation in Japanese first, I felt like I could understand the English explanation as well. That aspect was refreshing, and I had an incredibly satisfying experience. I think this tour is enjoyable for everyone, from children to the elderly!

見渡す限り、白い世界で驚きました。
ハワイはサーフィンとかが有名なので、こんなにも静かな海があるのかと感動しました。
本当に自分がCMに出演してるんじゃないかと思えるくらい幻想的な光景に酔ってしまいました。
昼食で食べるハンバーガーのハンバーグも、ボートの上でスタッフがグリルしてました!!!匂いだけじゃなく食べても美味でそこそこボリュームもあり満足。ノンアルコールドリンクなら飲み放題ってとこもお得な感じがしました。サンドバーから少し動いたところでシュノーケルをするのですが、珊瑚礁が生きているときいて感動しました。こちらのポイントは魚も多く、珊瑚礁も美しかったです。フィンを付けて泳いだので、結構進むし気持ちよかったです。またポイントを変えて、ウミガメも見に行きました。デジカメの電池が途中でなくなってしまったので、使い捨ての水中カメラでの撮影となりました。ガイドさんの言うとおり、カメは息継ぎで顔を上げるんです。ちょっと可愛いです!!!その愛らしい瞬間を写せたかどうか心配でしたが、泳いでるカメを写真に残すことができてました。違うツアーで、浜辺にいるカメも見学しましたが、動きがないので微妙でした。今回初めて泳いでいるカメを間近で見ることができたので興奮しました。
あと、ツアー客は日本人じゃない方が多かったせいか、海外に来てるって実感がありました。説明も日本語と英語と分けて行われます。最初に日本語で説明を受けているせいか、英語の説明も理解出来るような気になれました。そんなところも新鮮で良い体験が出来たと超満足しています。お子さんからお年寄りまで、誰でも楽しめるツアーだと思います♪

I participated with a friend on November 4, 2009. I had watched some videos to get a feel for it, but experiencing it in person was surprising!! They come really close to you! There were only two on that day, but if there had been more, it might have been a bit scary. They swim towards the light, so if you want to see the manta rays up close, it's a good idea to position yourself near the light of the grab bar. Also, since it was nighttime due to the season, it was cold and the boat was rocking, which made me feel a bit groggy. If you're prone to seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must.

2009/11/4に友人と参加しました。動画とかでちょっとは雰囲気を予習していたんですが、実際体験してみてビックリ！！めちゃめちゃ近くまで浮遊してくるんですよ！この日は２匹だけでしたが、もっといたら怖いくらいだったかも。光に向かってくるので、マンタをより近くで見たい方は、つかまり棒のライトの近くに陣取ると良いです。あと、季節的に夜だったこともあり、寒いわ、船は揺れるわでグロッキーになりました。船に弱い方は酔い止め必須です。

I participated with a friend on November 5, 2009. Due to the season, the weather was cloudy with occasional sunshine, so it wasn't the clear sea as shown on the website. Moreover, it was quite cold! However, the Fair Wind boat was equipped with slides, diving boards, snorkeling gear, and various items, allowing us to enjoy ourselves the whole time! The lunch BBQ was delicious too! It takes about two hours round trip to get to the snorkeling points, but we had about two hours for snorkeling, which was quite satisfying.

2009/11/5に友人と参加しました。季節がら天気は曇り時々晴れだったので、ＨＰにあるようなクリアな海ではありませんでした。しかも、結構寒かった！でもフェアウィンド号は、滑り台や飛び込み台、シュノーケルや様々なアイテムを搭載していて、終始楽しむことができました！ランチＢＢＱも美味しかったですよ！ポイントへの移動に往復で２時間とられますが、シュノーケル時間は約２時間とれて、十分満足できました。

I participated with my 6-year-old son.

We could see the sea turtles swimming perfectly.

We were able to borrow a snorkeling set for kids, so we had a great time exploring underwater.

The hamburgers grilled on the boat were incredibly delicious.

My little one went back for seconds and was called a glutton.

6歳の息子と二人で参加。

海がめの泳ぐのもばっちり見えました。

子供用のシュノーケリングセットも借りられたので楽しく海中散歩ができました。


船上で焼いてくれたハンバーガーはめちゃうまです。

チビはおかわりしてくいしんぼうと呼ばれてました。

Really neat experience! The view down below was awesome and the crew was helpful and fun. My only complaint was that it didn't last long enough - we could have stayed down all day!

This is my third time in Hawaii, but it was my first time participating in a sandbar tour. I heard it was featured in a TV commercial, and the water was truly clear with a wonderful view. I thought it was sand, but I learned that it was coral that had been eroded, which explains the high transparency.

At first, I practiced snorkeling, and when we moved to the coral reef, I was able to dive in smoothly. However, the water was a bit cold. At the coral reef, I was able to see a lot of fish. The day before, I went on a different tour to see sea turtles on the beach. Naturally, they were not moving, and I was happy to see them up close, but the sea turtles I saw at the sandbar were swimming, which was exciting in a way! The way the turtles surfaced was very impressive, and I was satisfied with the photos I took.

The cheeseburger for lunch was also very delicious, and since the non-alcoholic drinks were all-you-can-drink, I felt it was a good deal. There were really many guests who were not Japanese, which made me feel like I was abroad. I had a great experience chatting in broken English and enjoying the atmosphere.

ハワイは3度目ですがサンドバーのツアーには初めて参加しました。
テレビCMにも使用されたと説明がありましたが、本当に水が透明で素晴らしい光景でした。
砂だと思っていましたが珊瑚が削られて出現したと聞き、そのおかげで透明度が高いのかと納得です。
最初、シュノーケルの練習をしたこともあり、珊瑚礁の方に移動した際も、すんなり臨めました。ただ、ちょっと水が冷たかったです。珊瑚礁の方は魚もたくさん見ることが出来ました。
前日に違うツアーで浜辺にいる海カメを見に行きました。
当然のことながら動きがなく、近くで見れたのは嬉しかったのですが、サンドバーで見た海カメは泳いでいるので、或る意味興奮しました!!!カメが水面に顔を出す仕草がとても印象的で、写真も上手く撮れて満足です。
ランチのチーズバーガーもとても美味しくて、ノンアルコールドリンクは飲み放題だったため、お得に感じました。
本当に日本人以外のお客さんも多く、海外にきているという気分も味わえ、片言の英語で会話をしたりなど、よい体験が出来ました。

This was our second trip to Hawaii, with my 53-year-old husband and me, who is 51. This time, we were really looking forward to the sandbar and our first snorkeling experience.

The pickup location was not our hotel but the lobby of a nearby hotel. We waited for about 20 minutes, which made me a bit anxious, but finally, our guide arrived. When our names were called and we boarded the microbus, I noticed that there were only a few Japanese people, and most of the group was from Australia. The guide, who was very cheerful, was not Japanese but seemed to be a local, and all the instructions and explanations on the way to the harbor were in English. Most of the guides for optional tours in Hawaii are either Japanese or Japanese-speaking Nikkei, so even though we were in a foreign country, I felt excited to finally be immersed in English.

When we arrived at the harbor, another large bus had already arrived, and we joined that group. They had a cute Japanese girl as their guide. On the boat, there were about 40 people, roughly half Japanese and half from other countries. With the captain and three staff members, we set off. We received various instructions, including how to use the snorkeling gear, in both Japanese and English as we arrived at the sandbar.

Unfortunately, even at the most exciting spot, the water was only about 20 centimeters deep, and it didn’t look like the pictures I had seen. However, even in the deeper areas, the water was only up to my waist or chest. We practiced snorkeling for about an hour, played beach volleyball, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Of course, even small children were perfectly fine; you could stand in the middle of the ocean. It was amazing.

What impressed me next was the big hamburger made with patties grilled by the captain on the deck. It was very delicious.

Unfortunately, during the actual snorkeling after we moved to another spot, I couldn’t muster the courage and just watched everyone swimming from the boat, enjoying the scenery. Even so, it felt wonderful and was a lot of fun. Next time, I will definitely challenge myself to try snorkeling.

53歳の夫と51歳の私の2回目のハワイ。今回はサンドバーと初シュノーケルをとても楽しみにしていました。

お迎え場所は宿泊しているホテルではなく、近くのホテルのロビー。20分程待たされ少々不安ではありましたが、やっとガイドさんが到着。名前を呼ばれて、マイクロバスに乗り込むと、日本人らしき人は少しで、殆どがオーストラリアの方でした。とても愉快なガイドさんも日本人ではなく地元の方のようで、港までの案内も説明もオール英語。ハワイでのオプショナルツアーのガイドさんは殆どが日本語の喋れる日系の方か日本人ですよね。異国アメリカに来ているのに、英語に触れる機会が少ない中、私はやっと外国に来た感じがしてワクワクしました。

港に着くと、もう一台の大きなバスが先に到着していて合流。そちらの方にはカワイイ日本人の女の子のガイドさんでした。ボートには日本人と他の国の方がだいたい半々で、全員で40人位でしたでしょうか。ボートを運転する船長さん？とスタッフ３人で出発。日本語と英語に分かれて、シュノーケルの使い方を含むいろいろな説明を聞きながらサンドバーに到着。

あいにく一番盛り上がっている所でも海面の下２０センチ位で、写真で見たような感じではなかったけれど、その周辺は深い所でも小柄な私の腰や胸辺り。約１時間シュノーケルの練習をしたり、ビーチバレーをしたり、みなさんとても楽しそうでした。もちろん小さな子供さんもぜんぜん大丈夫です。海のど真ん中で足が着くんですよ。感動です。

私がその次に感動したのは、デッキで船長さんが焼いてくれたパティを挟んでの大きなハンバーガー。とてもおいしかったです。

残念ながら、その後移動してからの本番のシュノーケルは、勇気が出なくて、船上から泳いでいるみんなの楽しそうな風景を眺めていました。それでもとっても気持ちが良く、楽しかった。次回は必ずシュノーケル挑戦します。

I participated with two friends.
It was great to see baby dolphins jumping, and we even spotted a whale (even though it was November 2nd!) and sharks.
The snorkeling experience was in the most beautiful sea and with the most stunning fish I've ever seen in my life.
However, since you'll be exposed to the sun for a long time, I recommend bringing long sleeves (rash guard), a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
The sea was so beautiful that I was able to take a lot of photos with an underwater camera.
I highly recommend it!

友だち同士３人で参加しました。
イルカの赤ちゃんジャンプや、クジラ（１１月２日なのに見えました！）、サメに会えて良かったです。
シュノーケルは、今まで生きてきた中で一番キレイな海と魚でした。
ただ、ずっと日に当たるので長袖（ラッシュ）・帽子・サングラス・日焼け止めは持って行った方が良いと思います。
海がキレイなので水中カメラでたくさん写真を撮れてよかったです。
オススメです！

When I first signed up for this tour, I didn't really know what to expect, but I learned that a sandbar is a shallow area formed by waves eroding coral out in the ocean. It was quite mysterious to see a white sandy beach floating in the middle of the sea, but it was very beautiful. We played beach volleyball on the sandy beach in the middle of the ocean, walked around, and practiced snorkeling. I think it's a unique experience that you can't have often. After that, we went turtle watching from the boat and snorkeled in another location, making it a three-in-one experience. We also had homemade hamburgers for lunch on the boat, which were very delicious. I think this tour is highly recommended for those who are snorkeling for the first time or have a short stay.

最初このツアーに申し込んだときは、どんなツアーかよくわからないで参加していたのですが、サンドバーとは海の沖に波でサンゴが削られてできた浅瀬だそうです。白浜が海の真ん中にぽっかりうかびあがっているのはとても不思議は感じでしたが、とてもきれいでした。海の真ん中の砂浜でビーチバレーをしたり、歩きまわってみたり、シュノーケリングの練習をしたり。なかなかできない体験だと思います。そのあとは船の上からカメウォッチングをし、別の場所でシュノーケリングをしたり、一度で３度おいしい感じです。ランチも手作りハンバーグを船上で食べ、とてもおいしかったです。初めてシュノーケリングをされる方や、滞在が短い方にはお勧めのツアーだと思います。

I have visited Hawaii several times, but this was my first time going to the sandbar. I was very surprised to find a shallow sandy beach in just a part of the offshore area. I learned that it was a shallow area formed by coral being eroded by the waves, and it was very mystical. I heard it is also used in commercials in Japan. It was delicious to make my own hamburger from a grilled patty on the boat. Watching sea turtles from the boat and snorkeling for quite a long time was also a lot of fun. Since you can enjoy various activities at once, I think it's great for those visiting Hawaii for a short period.

ハワイには何度か訪れていますが、今回初めてサンドバーへいきました。沖合の一部だけ浅瀬の砂浜があるのにはとても驚きました。波でサンゴが削られて出現した浅瀬とのことですが、とても神秘的でした。日本のコマーシャルでも使われているとのことです。船の上で焼いたハンバーグを自分でハンバーガにして食べたのはとてもおいしかったです。船上からウミガメをウォッチングしたり、シュノーケリングもかなり長い時間できたので、とても楽しかったです。一度にいろいろ楽しめるので、短期間でハワイを訪れる方にはよいと思います。

I was very worried about participating in the tour since I'm not good at swimming. However, the staff were Japanese, so I didn't have to worry about the language, and they provided thorough support, allowing me to enjoy swimming with the dolphins.

Many dolphins slowly passed beneath me! It was incredibly healing. At the sea turtle spot, I was also able to encounter sea turtles, making it an emotional tour. I'm really glad I mustered the courage to join the tour.

It was a day that made me truly appreciate the wonders of nature. I want to participate in the tour again.

泳ぎが苦手な私にとってツアーに参加前とてもしんぱいでした。しかし、スタッフは日本人で言葉の心配もなく、またスタッフの方が丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、イルカと一緒に楽しく泳ぐことが出来ました。

たくさんのイルカが私の下をゆっくりと通り過ぎ！とっても癒されました。海ガメスポットでは海ガメにも出会うことができ、感動しっぱなしのツアーでした。勇気をふりしぼってツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。

自然の素晴らしさを思い知った1日でした。
またツアーに参加したいです。

It was an incredibly moving day seeing wild dolphins for the first time. I was amazed to see a pod of dolphins swimming close by, and I could even hear their voices underwater and see a baby dolphin, which was another wonderful experience! The staff was friendly, and I received a lunch bag, so I was very satisfied. I think it's a great value tour.

初めて野生のイルカで大感動の1日でした。イルカの群れが間近を泳いでいたのに感動し、海中ではイルカの声、そしてイルカの赤ちゃんまで拝見することができ、またまた感動！
スタッフも親切だし、ランチバッグももらえて大満足でした。とってもお得なツアーだと思います。

I was able to meet dolphins, sea turtles, and colorful fish, which healed both my heart and body. I participated in this tour with some skepticism about whether I would really see dolphins. However, within just 10 minutes of departure, I spotted the fins of several dolphins on the surface of the water! I was very moved.

I gently put my face in the water to avoid startling the dolphins, and I could even hear their voices. The dolphins swam gracefully beneath us. It was a truly precious experience. I now have one more wonderful memory.

イルカ、海がめ、カラフルな魚達に会えて、心も体も癒されました。
イルカに本当に会えるのかと半信半疑で参加したこのツアー。しかし出発して10分も立たないうちに海面に数頭のイルカの背びれを発見！とても感動しました。

イルカを驚かせないようにそっと海へ顔をつけるとイルカの声まで聞くことができました。
イルカは私たちの下を優雅に泳いでいました。
とても貴重な体験をすることができました。
良い思いでが１つ増えました。

Anyway, I absolutely recommend it!!

The kids seemed a bit anxious about the night sea, but it was totally fine!!

You can see the manta rays up close!!

We didn't have a rental car and took a taxi from a hotel quite far away... It was a bit over budget, but I still absolutely recommend it!!

I actually wanted to meet the manta rays while diving, but that seems unlikely to happen, so this time we went snorkeling...

The manta rays swirl around and come within reach.

However...
There’s no place to change into swimsuits, so it's fine to wear them on the way there, but on the way back... you’ll be soaking wet, so I had to sneakily change in the dark after getting out of the water...

I recommend that those planning to participate stay at a nearby hotel (cry)!!

とにかく、絶対にオススメ!!

子どもたちは夜の海に不安を持っていたようですが、全然大丈夫ですよ!!

マンタがとっても近くで見れます!!

私たちはレンタカーも無く、かなり遠いホテルからタクシーで現地へ・・・。ちょっと予算オーバーでしたが、それでも絶対にオススメです!!

本当はダイビングでマンタにあいたかったのですが、それはなかなか叶いそうに無いので、今回はシュノーケリングで・・・。

マンタが、くるくる回転してくれたり、すぐに手の届きそうな距離です。

しかし・・・。
水着に着替えるところは無いので、行きは着ていけばOKですが、帰りは・・・。ビショ濡れですので、タクシーに乗らないといけないので、暗闇の中こっそりきがえました・・・。

参加予定の方は、近くのホテルに宿泊をオススメ致します（泣き）!!

I was really surprised!! Since it's a manta ray tour, it's expected to see manta rays, but I never thought I would see them so close... they come right up to 5 cm in front of you. I thought they would bump into me. You can see them so much that you might say, "I'm already tired of manta rays."

One thing to note is that even though Hawaii is a tropical island, the water temperature is still relatively low. The rental for wetsuits is free, so make sure to borrow one. Also, don't forget a waterproof camera!! If you have a scuba diving license, why not try the diving plan...

いやいや驚きました！！マンタツアーなのでマンタが見れて当たり前なのですが、まさかこんなに近くで見れるとは・・もう目の前５ｃｍまで来ますよ。ぶつかるって思いましたもん。「私もうマンタ飽きたっ」っていうくらい見れますよ。
注意点ですが、常夏の島ハワイとはいえ水温はそれなりに低いです。ウェットスーツのレンタルはタダなので必ず借りましょう。あとは防水カメラを忘れないこと！！スキューバライセンスを持っている方はダイビングプランにチャレンジしてみては・・・