All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

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On the day of the new moon, I was able to see a perfect Milky Way. I was incredibly moved, feeling as if I were standing in the universe. I highly recommend it for enjoying the southern route around the Big Island of Hawaii.

当日は新月だったこともあり、完璧な天の川を見ることができました。まるで宇宙の中に立っているような感覚に大感激。ハワイ島南回りを満喫するにはおススメです。

On the day, we were able to see two types of dolphins, and we also saw a rainbow. It was a very lucky day, and I am extremely satisfied.

当日はイルカは2種類見ることが出来、また虹も見ることができました。
とてもラッキーな一日だったようで、大満足です。

This was my first time on the Big Island. I was unsure which tour to choose, but I knew I couldn't miss out on the ocean! So, I signed up for the Fair Wind Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Cruise.

Since I had rented a car, I went to check out the parking lot the day before. There's a parking lot less than 100 meters away (although there were quite a few people parking on the street). I felt reassured and ready to participate on the day of the tour.

After checking in, it was time to board! Breakfast was provided, including bagels and fruit. There was also water and juice available, so you can fill up before enjoying the experience. They have fins and floatation devices, so even those who aren't confident swimmers can enjoy themselves. There are staff members who speak Japanese, so there's no need to worry about communication.

Under the sea, I encountered many fish, including yellow ones (I believe they were called Humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa) and eels. As I started to feel tired, a wonderful smell wafted from the boat. You can return to the boat at any time, and you can also go for a swim, so I think it's best to enjoy at your own pace.

Definitely make the most of it!

ハワイ島は初めて。
どのツアーに申し込もうかと悩みましたが、やはり海ははずせない！！のでハワイ島ケアラケクア湾　シュノーケリングクルーズ by フェアウィンド号に申し込みました。

レンタカーを借りていたので、前日現地の駐車場の下見に行きました。１００メートルも離れていない所に駐車場があります。（路駐の人もおおかったけど）当日安心して参加しました。
チェックインを済ませ、いざ乗船！！
ベーグルやフルーツ等の朝食が用意されています。水やジュースもありますのでしっかり腹ごしらえをしてから楽しめます。フィンや浮き輪などがあるので、泳ぎの苦手な方でも安心して楽しめます。日本語の話せるスタッフの方がいるのでこちらも心配しなくても大丈夫です。
海の中には、黄色い魚（確か、フヌフヌヌクヌクアプアア）やうつぼなど等、沢山の魚に出会えます。
疲れてきた頃、良い匂いにが船からしてくるのです。
いつでも船に戻れますし、泳ぎにも行けますのでご自分のペースで楽しまれると良いと思います。


是非、満喫してください。

Since we had relatives with us at the ceremony, including a 3-year-old and a 1.5-year-old, we used it as an activity that everyone could enjoy together. The staff really got everyone excited, and we had a great time! ^^;

挙式で連れて行った親族の中に3歳と1歳半の子供もいたので皆で楽しめるアクティビティとして利用しました。スタッフが盛り上げてくれて、楽しめました^^;

The crew was amazing and knowledgable. The only snorkel/sunset cruise I could find. A Blast!

I had to cancel last time because I caught a cold, so I went for a revenge trip.

On July 13th, it was sunny in Waikiki, but the ocean in Heaven was cloudy... It was cold, but the staff's support was excellent! I had a great time.

It was my first time snorkeling, but I felt very safe with the staff watching over us. The fish and corals were absolutely amazing! I was moved by the incredible color of the ocean when the sun peeked through!

I want to go again.

前回風邪を引いてキャンセルしてしまったので、リベンジしてきました。

7/13の参加で、ワイキキでは晴天だったのに、天国の海は曇り。。。寒かったですが、スタッフさんの対応もばっちり！とても楽しめました。

シュノーケリングは初挑戦でしたが、スタッフさんが見守ってる中だったのでとても安心できました。そして、魚もサンゴもとてもすばらしかった！
晴れ間が覗いた時の海の色のすごさには感動しました！

また行きたいです。

At the sandbar between the seas, I felt the mystery of nature, it was amazing! For my first time snorkeling, I cautiously ventured from the sandbar to a point where the sea turned a deep blue. I was half scared and half excited, but there were so many fish in the coral reef, it was incredible! Unfortunately, my friend and I couldn't quite grasp the snorkeling techniques and had to give up on going to the deeper part of the sea, but it seemed we practiced a lot at the sandbar. Later, we went to Hanauma Bay for a revenge attempt, and it seems our practice paid off as we were able to see the fish. The staff lady at the sandbar checks if you can snorkel, so it's better not to push yourself too hard.

On that day, there were about 40 participants in the morning session, but in the afternoon when I joined, there were only about 10 people, allowing us to enjoy the scenery comfortably. I also got to taste the much-anticipated malasada, and the BBQ was delicious, it was just the best! Additionally, I brought a waterproof case for my digital camera, which made it so much fun. The photos are filled with my amateurish attempts, but I definitely recommend everyone to bring a waterproof camera. (Photos 5 and 6 are from Hanauma.) There was also a playful and mischievous captain who suddenly showed us a sea cucumber right in front of us, making it a truly enjoyable day.

海と海の間にあるサンドバーで、自然の神秘を感じすごーい？。そして人生初のシュノーケルで、サンドバーから恐る恐る海が濃い青に変わっているポイントへ。怖さとワクワクが半分でしたが、さんご礁にお魚いっぱいですごーい、すごーーい？。残念ながら、私と同行の友人はシュノーケルのコツがつかめず、海が深いポイントへは断念しましたが、サンドバーでずっと練習していた様で、後日ハナウマ湾へリベンジに行ったのですが練習の成果が出てお魚を見る事が出来た様です。サンドバーでスタッフのお姉さんがシュノーケル出来るか見てくれますので余り無理はしない方が良いですね。
この日午前便は４０名程の参加者がいた様ですが、私が参加した午後は１０名程度でゆったり景色を見る事が出来ました。期待のマラサダ？も食し、ＢＢＱも美味しくってもうサイコー★　あと、私はデジカメを防水仕様に出来るｳｫｰﾀｰﾌﾟﾙｰﾌｹｰｽを持っていったのですっごい楽しめました。ど素人ぶりが満載な写真ですが、皆様も是非カメラは防水を持っていかれる事をおススメいたします。（5・6枚目はﾊﾅｳﾏ）　イキナリなまこを握って目の前に出してくるおちゃめでいたずらっ子なキャプテンもいて本当に楽しい１日でした。

Trip was very fun for first time snorklers. Crew was good and food was delicious

I was truly moved to encounter dolphins!!

When I arrived in Hawaii, I was anxious about what the tour staff would be like, but they were really kind and helped create wonderful memories!!

It was reassuring that the staff were Japanese.

Whether or not we would see dolphins was uncertain until that day, but it felt amazing to speed across the beautiful ocean on the boat.

When the dolphins came close, I was really touched, and I still feel happy that I got to swim with them.

The activity passed by in the blink of an eye.

If you go to Hawaii, I definitely recommend participating!!

本当にイルカに出逢えて感動しました！！

ハワイに着いてツアーのｽﾀｯﾌさんもどんな方がこられるのか不安だったけどｽﾀｯﾌさんも本当に親切で楽しい思い出を作っていただけました！！

ｽﾀｯﾌさんが日本の方というのも安心できました

イルカにあえるかどうかはその日にならないとわからないけど、でもとっても綺麗な海の上を船でびゅ~んと飛ばすと本当に気持ちよかったです＾＾。

イルカが近くまで来てくれたときは本当に感動で一緒に泳げたなんて今でも幸せ感があります。

あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまうアクティビティでした。

ハワイに行かれたらぜひ参加してほしいです！！

I participated in the dolphin tour again this year. This time, it was with Dolphin Junior High. From the boat, we spotted about 50 dolphins! According to the guide, there are twice as many underwater. When I excitedly entered the water, I encountered many dolphins one after another!! I was very satisfied to hear dolphin babies and their sounds! For those who prioritize meeting dolphins, I think Dolphin Junior High is a great choice. In comparison to the other tour I took last time, which had a larger boat and allowed for fun on the boat and snorkeling, this tour focused more on dolphins, and we weren't as impressed with the snorkeling. However, I was very satisfied to meet so many dolphins. I believe those who are mainly interested in dolphins will have a great time.

去年に続き、イルカツアーに参加しました。
今回は、イルカ中学での参加でした。船の上からイルカの群れを５０頭位発見！
ガイドの人によると、水中にはこの倍はいるとのこと。
胸をふくらませて水中に入ると、次から次へとたくさんのイルカに出会うことができました！！
イルカの赤ちゃんやイルカの声も聞けて大満足です！
イルカに出会うことを中心で考えられる方は、イルカ中学がいいと思います。前回の他のツアーは、もっと大きな船で船上やシュノーケルでも楽しめましたが、このツアーはイルカ中心でシュノーケルについては私たちはいまいちでした。でも、たくさんのイルカに出会えてとても満足でした。イルカメインで考えている方は、十分楽しめると思います。

Our family did the Afternoon cruise and it was fantastic! There was something for everyone...snorkeling, slides, high dives. The food was great, the staff was attentive and friendly and we truly enjoy the afternoon! What a great cruise for families! Thanks.

THIS WAS A BLAST!!! THE BOAT WAS PERFECTLY SUITED FOR SNORKELING AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT. THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND OFFERED GREAT TIPS TO A FIRST TIMER LIKE ME. IF I COULD AFFORD IT, WE WOULD HAVE BOOKED A SECOND TRIP. BUT OVERALL THE SNORKEL TRIP WAS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE ACTIVITIES WE SCHEDULED ON THE TRIP.

This is my third time participating after three years. I strayed to other companies twice, but I realized this is the place for me and came back. This time, I was able to meet and swim with many dolphins up close. About three pods came by alternately, and they swam around the catamaran for quite a long time.

After that, I went snorkeling and kayaking, enjoyed delicious burgers and fruits made by the staff, and danced the hula on the way back. There really are no misses here! I’ve participated in various ways—group, family, and solo—but the staff always made it fun, and I never felt anxious at all.

The tea service after coming out of the water and the thoughtful gestures during the cruise... the staff's service is top-notch. The cost performance might be a little higher than others, but it’s definitely worth it. I’ll be participating again soon!

３年ぶり３度目の参加です。
他社で２回浮気をして、やっぱココだと思って帰ってきました。今回もたくさんのイルカ達と会えて至近距離で泳げました☆
３つくらいの群れが交互にやってきて、随分長い時間カタマランの周りを泳いでました。
それからシュノーケル、カヤックサーフィンをして、パパさんの美味しいバーガーとフルーツを食べてフラを踊りながら帰ってきました。
ほんと外れ無し！！
グループ・家族・一人参加と色々な形で参加しましたが、いつでもスタッフのみんなが楽しませてくれて、不安な思いは全く感じませんでした。
海から上がった時のお茶のサービスや、クルージング中の細やかな心使い･･･と、スタッフさん達のサービスはピカイチです。コストパフォーマンスだけは･･･他よりもちょっとだけ高いかもしれませんが、その価値は充分アリです♪
また近いうちに参加しに行きます☆

Our Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour was fantastic. Our pilot, Chris, was very informative and knowledgeable about the volcano and its surrounding area. His flying was superb as it was a very smooth ride. I would definitely recommend the Circle of Fire tour!!

My husband and I, had a great time in this Molokini Snorkel Cruise. The crew was super friendly, the food was super good, and overall the time we spent there was super fun.
They give you food all the time, drinks, water, a super yummy lunch.
The crew there was super friendly and helpul, and when you go snorkel is awesome where they take you... we saw sharks (from far and they were small), dolphins, turtles... was super cool... 100% recommended.

We enjoyed the Na Pali Coast and the dolphins that followed us! The snorkling, at least on the day we went, was not even worth getting in the water, I saw maybe 5 fish. Motion sickness prevention is a must! Lunch was good.

We booked with the Fair Winds because one of us doesn't swiim and they made it possible for us both to share this amazing experience. Outstanding crew
support!!! It was sad to see so few fish but the coral beds were lovely. Well worth doing!!

I participated with my first grader. They jumped into the sea once, but it seemed to be quite exhausting for them. The second time, they asked me with a tearful face, "Do I really have to jump in??"

I would like to participate again when my child is a bit older.

小学１年生をつれての参加でした。
１度は海に飛び込んだのですが、
さすがにしんどかったのでしょう、
２度目は、
「絶対に飛び込まなくちゃあだめ？？」
と泣きそうな顔で、私に聞いてきました。

もう少し子供が大きくなったら、
また参加したいと思います。

I tried to catch up with the dolphins and swam faster and faster, but of course, the dolphins were much quicker. It was quite interesting to encounter them while they were swimming leisurely. I felt a thrill when a dolphin looked up at me!

It seems that the turtles have specific spots where they can be found, so it was easy to see them once I got to the right place. I was surprised by how big the turtles were!

イルカに追いつけ追いつけ！でどんどん泳いでいきましたが、イルカの方がだんぜん速く（当たり前ですが・・・）ゆったり泳いでる方が会えたりなど、なかなかおもしろかったです。
イルカにこちらを見上げられたとき等、キュン！としちゃいました。
亀はいる場所が決まっているようで、そこに行きさえすれば会えたのでらくちんでした。
すごく大きい亀でびっくりしました。

For some reason, I had never been to "Sand Island." Until now, I had been avoiding tours that offered a relaxing experience, focusing instead on shopping and other option tours, but this was an eye-opening experience.

なぜか「サンドアイランド」だけは入ったことがありませんでした。これまではショッピングや他のオプションツアーばかりでゆったり時間を過ごすツアーは敬遠していましたが、目からウロコの体験でした。

When I see the ocean, I remember. Especially in summer!!!
I participated in the tour last September. Sorry for the delay.
I joined with my husband.
There is a Japanese staff member, so even first-timers can participate with peace of mind.
I'm not a strong swimmer, so I thought I might just wait on the boat, but I was amazed by the beauty and clarity of the ocean and decided to give it a try!!
They provide life jackets and long sticks to help, so as long as you're not a complete non-swimmer, you'll be fine.
On our way to the spot where the sea turtles are, we were lucky enough to encounter a pod of dolphins!! The staff were so excited by the large number of dolphins; it seems to be a rare occurrence.

Of course, we got to see the sea turtles!
Their eyes were so beautiful... they were close enough to touch, but I held back out of fear of a fine.

I want to go to Maui again this year~.

海を見ると思い出すのです。特に夏！！！
ツアー参加は昨年の９月でした。古くてすみません。
主人と２人で参加しました。
スタッフに日本人の方がいるので初めての方でも安心して
参加できます。
私は泳ぎが得意ではないので船で待っていようかな？
なんて思いましたが、あまりの海のきれいさ、透明度に驚き頑張って海へ！！
ライフジャケットもあるし、長いスティツクなども貸してくださるので、よほどのかなづちでなければ大丈夫です。
海がめのいるスポットへ移動中、ラッキーな事にイルカの群れと遭遇しました！！すごい数のイルカにスタッフの方も興奮するほどで、珍しい事のようです。

もちろん海がめに会えました！　
目がきれいで・・・触りたくなるほど近くにいたのですが、罰金が怖くて我慢しました。

今年もマウイに行きたいな~。

I participated in the afternoon barbecue event. I was immediately given a malasada, and my spirits were high! With the staff's cheers, we began. We took a boat to the sandbar, and upon arrival, it felt like paradise. It was truly Hawaii. We enjoyed the sandbar in a private setting. The BBQ that followed was quite substantial and incredibly delicious. By chance, we joined a tour hosted by a Japanese celebrity and encountered live celebrities. Lucky!! At the sandbar, there was also a professional photographer taking pictures (to be posted on the website), which is recommended for couples. After enjoying the beautiful sea while snorkeling, we returned to the boat and encountered turtles. As we quietly waited for the turtles, we spotted their shells in the waves. We were able to see them three times (three turtles), which was very satisfying. We were blessed with good weather, and it became a wonderful memory.

午後のバーベキュー付に参加しました。いきなりマラサダをもらい気分は上々！！スタッフの掛け声とともに、始まりました。サンドバーまで船で行き、着けばそこは天国。まさにハワイ。貸切状態で、サンドバーを満喫しました。その後のＢＢＱもかなりのボリュームと、かなりのおいしさ。たまたま、日本の芸能人の主催するツアーとも一緒になり、生芸能人にも遭遇。ラッキー！！サンドバーではプロカメラマンによる写真撮影（ＨＰに掲載）もあり、カップルにもお勧め。きれいな海をシューノーケルで廻り、満喫した後は船に戻り、亀との遭遇。静かに亀を待っていると、波間に甲羅が。三度も目撃でき（三カメ）大満足。好天にも恵まれ、とてもよい思い出になりました。

The contrast of the blue sky, emerald green sea, and sandbar was very beautiful, and the sandbar exceeded my expectations. We walked about five minutes through knee-deep water from the boat to the sandbar. I read reviews beforehand and was glad I brought an underwater camera. (They were selling underwater cameras on the boat for $20 for participants who didn't bring one.)

The snorkeling was not enjoyable, possibly due to the previous day's weather, as the water clarity was poor and there were hardly any fish. I was disappointed since I participated with the intention of snorkeling. In this tour, snorkeling is done barefoot without fins.

I think this is a good tour for those who want to enjoy the sandbar.

　青い空とエメラルドグリーンの海とサンドバーのコントラストがとてもキレイで、サンドバーは期待以上でした。
　船からサンドバーまで膝下ぐらいの水位のある海を５分ぐらい歩きます。事前に口コミを読んで、水中カメラを持参して良かったです。（水中カメラを持参していない参加者向けに、船上で水中カメラを２０ドルで販売していました。）
　シュノーケリングは前日の天候の影響もあってか海の透明度が悪く、魚もほとんどいなく楽しめませんでした。
　私は、シュノーケリング目的で今回参加したため残念でした。このツアーでのシュノーケリングは、フィンを付けず、素足で行います。
　サンドバーを楽しむために参加するには、良いツアーだと思います。

It was such a wonderful experience that I can still remember the images vividly. The Ko'olau mountain range viewed from the sea was wrapped in deep mystery, contrasting with the sparkling ocean, and it captivated me. While snorkeling, I discovered a sea turtle swimming near the surface in the blue sea! Although it was only for a few seconds, being able to swim alongside it is an unforgettable memory for a lifetime. When we landed on the sandbar, the angle of the light made the sea display different colors, sparkling in 360 degrees. When I asked the guide to take some photos, they captured great shots by changing the background with prompts like, "Jump in this scenery" and "Sit in the water." I ended up with some beautiful pictures. Additionally, I made a reservation two days before departing for Hawaii at 11:00 PM Japan time, and I received a confirmation reply just six hours later, which allowed me to leave for Hawaii with peace of mind. Since it was a plan that allowed us to return to the hotel in the morning, we were able to enjoy the pool and shopping in the afternoon. I checked the tide conditions in advance before applying, so the sandbar was well formed.

今でもその映像が思い出せるほど素敵な経験でした。海から一望するコオラウ山脈は、輝く海とは反対に深い神秘に包まれ引きつけられました。シュノーケリングでは青い海の中、海面近くを泳ぐウミガメを発見！数十秒でしたが一緒に泳ぐことができて忘れられない一生の思いでです。サンドバーへ上陸すると、光りの角度によって海が違う色をなしていて360度キラキラとしていました。ガイドの方にシャッターを御願いすると、「この景色でジャンプ」「海に入って座って」などバックに映る景色を変えながら撮影をしてくれたので、素敵な写真も出来上がりました。また、ハワイへ発つ２日前日本時間の23:00に予約をしたのですが、6時間後には正式に受付け完了の返信が届き、安心してハワイに発つことができました。午前中にホテルへ戻れるプランなので、午後はプールや買い物に行けました。事前に干潮の状態を確認して申込みをしたのでサンドバーはしっかりとできていました。

mM gf, sister and I went on the BOB after we saw how unique the pictures were on the website. We decided to give it a shot, and it was simply the hightlight of the trip ! The staff was friendly and they took amazing pictures of our whole group. They allowed us to stay longer than normal which was great and Donovan, the head honcho was a really relaxed guy and made us all feel at ease. YOU MUST GO !!!!!!!!!

I participated on June 1st. I was super excited when I encountered a pod of over 20 dolphins at the sacred site of Makua! Swimming with the dolphins was the best memory of this trip to Hawaii. If I had one request, it would be that I wanted to swim with the dolphins more without moving to the turtle point! Class representative Ryuichi was also great at getting everyone excited, and I had a wonderful time. Thank you!

６月１日に参加しました。20匹以上のイルカの群れと聖地マクアで遭遇したときは超興奮しました！海に入ってイルカと泳げた事は今回のハワイの旅で最高の思い出となりました。１つだけリクエストがあるとすれば、亀のポイントに移動しないでイルカともっと泳ぎたかった！学級委員の龍一さんも盛り上げ上手で大変楽しむ事ができました。ありがとうございました。

It seems we were able to locate the dolphins from the moving bus, and I was very satisfied to swim with them right after getting on the boat. However, my partner had a defect in the snorkel, and the mask was leaking, so they couldn't see the dolphins very well. By the time we got a replacement, the dolphins had already left. I would appreciate it if someone could check if there are any issues with the mask when we first enter the water, like asking, "Is there anything wrong with your mask?" Alternatively, having a brief practice session would help avoid such issues. Also, we brought a disposable underwater camera, but since it was cloudy, we didn't get any good photos, so I wish I had bought the CD that was for sale after the tour. Renting the wetsuit for ten dollars was a good decision.

移動のバスからイルカさんの位置がわかったようで、ボートにのってすぐイルカさんと泳ぐことができ大満足でした。ただ、相方はシュノーケルに欠陥があってマスクが水漏れしてイルカさんをあまりよくみることができませんでした。交換してもらったときはすでにイルカさん達は行ってしまっていました。船から海に入ったときに、まず「マスクに異常ありませんか？」などと声をかけてもらえると嬉しいです。もしくは軽い練習時間があるとこんなことがなくていいですよね。また、わたしたちは使い捨ての水中カメラを持っていったのですが、曇り空でいい写真がとれていなかったので、ツアー後に販売していたCDを買えばよかったな、って思いました。ウェットスーツは１０ドルで借りましたが正解でした。

This was an awesome experience. I would go again and again.

The kids loved this!!! I was afraid I might bounce out but it was fun!!!!