All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Everyone was so kind, and I was able to experience it while relaxing! Being able to see the dolphins up close was the best memory!

みなさん優しい方ばかりでリラックスしながら体験できました！！イルカも間近で見ることができて最高の思い出です！！

The boat ride was great- seeing the Na Pali coast from the Pacific was incredible. The tour guide was a fantastic guide, sharing stories about the history of Kaua’i , including her connections through her great grandparents. Learning about the land and history over time made a lasting impression. Hearing about the connections to movie settings was also cool. We encountered spinner dolphin pod and it was exciting to see so many surfacing and putting on a show. The snorkeling was Awesome, it was great how the boat had a specific location to secure to that was near the reef. Snorkeling was very organized and I felt safe. We saw many colored fish and even a sea turtle.

I appreciated the introduction before we started the tour and the guidance if we felt seasick. I was unfortunately one who experienced sea sickness about halfway through the trip, where we encountered the roughest water. The crew was compassionate and offered comforts. I felt better as we headed toward calmer waters and snorkeling location and was able to enjoy the snorkeling.

We had 5 in our traveling party and all were very impressed with the sights-totally worth it!

I considered another tour, but it was fully booked, so I chose this one, and my 4-year-old son had a great time. I read in other reviews that "it was cold on the boat," so I brought fleece jackets for the kids, but the temperature was comfortable enough for short sleeves. The tide was not out, so there was no sandy beach, but with the life jackets provided, both my 4-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter enjoyed themselves. The staff also supported us with kayaking, and the kids had fun.

別のツアーを検討しましたが満員でこちらのツアーにしましたが、４歳の息子も楽しめました。他の方の体験談に「船内が寒かった」とあったので、子供たちのフリースなども持参しましたが半袖で大丈夫な気温で過ごしやすかったです。潮は引いておらず、砂浜は出現していませんでしたが、渡されたライフジャケットがあれば４歳の息子も８歳の娘も楽しんでいました。カヤックなどもスタッフがサポートしてくれて子供達も楽しめました。

I was surprised to see manta rays so close. I saw several of them, and their graceful movements as they surfaced and spun around to eat were beautiful and magical. It felt like I was in a dream world, and I could have watched them forever.

The encounter rate with manta rays seems to vary by day, so I was lucky. This is my best memory from the Big Island.

I was comfortable since I was used to swimming and snorkeling, but for those who aren't confident in their stamina, it might be challenging after about 30 minutes.

マンタをこんな近くで見れるんだとびっくりでした。何匹も見れたし、何回も浮上してすぐそばで回転して餌を食べる姿は綺麗で幻想的。なんか夢の国にいるようでずっと見ていたかったぐらい。
　マンタの遭遇率は、日によるらしいので、ラッキーでした。ハワイ島で一番の思い出です。
　泳ぎとスノーケルで慣れていたので快適でしたが、体力に自信のないと30分ぐらいでしたが、大変かもしれません。

We had an amazing time on this trip. Would definitely do it again!

As the photos show, the water was quite deep, which was quite different from what I had imagined, but because of that, we were able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling, and the kids were thrilled!

Also, we had a lot of fun doing activities like stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing in an area that is usually surrounded by sandy beaches, but this time we were completely surrounded by the sea! The weather was great too!

However, it was a bit tough for my 70-year-old parent. The water was too deep for them to get off the boat... By the way, the water level was just about where adults could finally touch the bottom, while the kids were completely submerged up to their heads. A small child next to us was scared the whole time because the water was too deep.

On this day, there were many foreigners, and they were all guided to the window seats first. Japanese guests were served later. Families with children were seated by the window, but adult groups were placed at tables in the center. I felt a bit of a difference in treatment between foreigners and Japanese guests. I guess it's just how things are in America.

Also, the foreign staff were all very friendly and cheerful! In comparison, the Japanese staff were a bit lacking in smiles, which was a bit disappointing.

However, it was an experience that you can't easily have elsewhere! We enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you!

写真の通り、水はかなり深く、想像とはだいぶかけ離れていましたが、その分シュノーケリングでお魚がたくさん見れて、子供は大喜び！
あとは普段なら砂浜が見えるとこで行うサップやカヌーなども全方位海に囲まれた状態でできたこともすごく楽しかったです！
天気もよかったですし！
ただ70才の親にはちょっときつかった。あまりに深すぎて船から降りることができませんでした、、、
ちなみに大人がようやく足がつくかなというレベルの水位。子供は完全に頭の上まで水。
おとなりの小さな子供は水が深すぎて終始怖がってました。

この日は外国人の方が多く、先に外国人の方がみんな窓際の席へ案内されてました。日本人は後回し。子供がいる家族は窓際でしたが、大人グループは中央のテーブルへ。ちょっと外国人と日本人の扱いに差を感じました。アメリカだから仕方ないですかね。

あと外国のスタッフさん、とてもみんな楽しく親切な方ばかり！それに比べて日本のスタッフさん、笑顔もなく、ちょっと残念でした。

ですが、なかなか他ではできない体験！存分に楽しみました。ありがとうございました！

A wonderful experience. Relaxed atmosphere and pleasant guides. We had already encountered sharks while snorkeling in the Maldives, but they were much smaller. These were fascinating.

Many thanks to the boat team. A wonderfull time with a 4yo.

My daughter enjoyed herself. The attendants were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She had a great time and the dolphins were awesome.

I was anxious about taking my elementary school children, who are not great swimmers, but they were so absorbed in searching for fish in the beautiful sea that they eagerly moved forward and had a lot of fun. As a mother with limited stamina, I could barely keep up. Although I chose the tour, my family was very satisfied, and it became the most wonderful experience of our stay in Hawaii.

I didn't reserve wetsuits in advance, but I was advised that they not only help with cold protection but also reduce the risk of injury, so I rented one on the day. I was glad I did, as I ended up bumping my feet.

Dan and Chieko were great people, and it was a lovely tour. Thank you very much.

泳ぎの得意ではない小学生の子供達を連れて
不安がありましたが、綺麗な海での魚探しに夢中でグイグイ前に進む、とても楽しんでくれました。体力のない母は着いて行くので精一杯。私が選んだツアーでしたが、家族は大満足でハワイ滞在中の1番素敵な体験となりました。
事前にウェットスーツは予約しませんでしたが、寒さ対策だけでなく、怪我しにくいと勧めていただき、当日レンタルしましたが、実際足をぶつけたりしたので着ていて良かったです。
ダンさん、ちえこさんの人柄が良く雰囲気の良いツアーでした。ありがとうございました。

Captain shyla, Rivas and jesse, Preston and guy....the whole crew are top notch people.
Always a great time and we will be back.

The weather was nice, and it was great to see many sea turtles up close. In November, it's better to wear a wetsuit. I recommend it for kids.

気候も良く海ガメを近くでたくさん見れてよかったです。11月はウェットスーツを来た方がいいです。子供におすすめです。

I would like to make this post in respect for the instructor. The prior communication and consultation, as well as the responses, were accurate and kind, which made me feel at ease even before traveling to the United States. My child, who cannot swim, gave up halfway, but they still did their best to accommodate us (thanks to them, my child was able to see a turtle and seemed very satisfied). There were no negative aspects, including safety, so I can confidently recommend this tour to anyone.

インストラクターさんに敬意を表する意味でも投稿をいたします。
事前連絡、相談、それに対する回答も的確かつ親切で、渡米前から安心することができました。
泳げない我が子は途中でギブアップしましたが、それでもできる限りの対応をして頂きました（我が子はおかげさまで亀も見れて大満足だった様子です）
安全面を含めマイナス要素はありませんでしたので、どのような方にも間違いなくオススメのツアーです。

Justin was great ! Good energy and humor. Would book again!

I participated with my 3-year-old and 5-year-old. The captain was kind, and the tour content was excellent! I thought the water would be about knee-deep, but during high tide, it was up to my chest, which was unexpected (laughs). I was very satisfied as I got to see many fish and sea turtles.

3歳と5歳を連れて参加。キャプテンも優しく、ツアーの内容も最高でした！膝下くらいの水面かと思いきや、満潮時で胸上くらいまであったのは想定外だったけど（笑）たくさんの魚とホヌもみれて大満足でした。

I booked a trip with Dolphin University, but I received a call the evening before saying that they couldn't secure my reservation because they were busy. They asked if I could change my pickup time from 5:30 PM to 11:00 AM. Since I had plans in the afternoon, I inquired about cancellation fees, and the response was vague, saying, "It's not decided yet." I was left waiting for a call without knowing when it would come, and when I called back internationally, they told me to switch to Dolphin Junior High. I was informed that the boat would not have a slide and that swimming with dolphins would be different.

Since I had a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old with me, I was anxious about how the changes would affect us, but they said, "The children's feelings will determine if they can swim."

When we actually went, the boat was quite small, and the waves were high, making it impossible for the kids to swim with the dolphins, so we ended up watching from the boat. Additionally, the dolphins were in the middle of raising their young and swam away. (This is understandable, but the dolphin swim at Dolphin University should have ended by the end of October.)

Fortunately, the child who is prone to seasickness did not get sick, but it was disappointing that the 4-year-old couldn't enjoy it much due to the small boat.

Also, the instructions for entering the water were all in English, possibly because our family was the only Japanese group, which made me anxious as I had to act as an interpreter.

I wouldn't recommend this tour for those who are not used to such experiences or who are not comfortable with sudden changes. Personally, I was satisfied to see the dorsal fins of the dolphins and to go snorkeling, but I can't help but wonder how it would have been at Dolphin University. Given the size of the boat and the scale of the tour, I felt the price was high (even considering the weak yen).

イルカ大学を予約しましたが、前日夕方に電話があり、遊んでいたために取れなかったため、折り返すと、5時半ピックアップではなく、11時のものに変更できないかという打診でした。午後の予定を入れていたため、キャンセル料がかかるのかなど聞くと、「まだ決定したわけではないから」と歯切れの悪い返事。また、電話すると言われていつ頃かもわからない電話を待ち、また取れずにこちらから国際電話で再度折り返すと、「イルカ中学に変更してください。」と。スライダーがない船になることと、イルカと泳げるという点が異なると言われました。
4歳と6歳が一緒だったので、変更がどうなるか不安でしたが、「お子様の気持ち次第で泳げます」と。
実際行くと、かなり小さなボートで波がかなり高い場所でイルカと泳ぐのは子供は無理そうだったため、船から見学した。また、イルカは子育て中であり、逃げてしまった。（これは仕方ないが、そもそもイルカ大学のドルフィンスイムは10月末で終わっていたはず）
酔いやすい子供が酔わなかったのは幸いだったが、船も小さく、4歳はあまり楽しめていなかったのが残念だった。
また、入水時の説明が、日本人が私達家族だけだったからか、全て英語で、私が通訳のように説明しなければならなかったのが不安だった。
このようなツアーに慣れていない方や、突然の変更に慣れない方にはおすすめしません。
個人的にはイルカの背鰭が見学できて、シュノーケリングができて満足しましたが、イルカ大学だったらどうだったのか・・・と考えてしまいます。また、この内容（ボートの大きさやツアー規模）だとしたらダイビングでもなくこの値段はお高く感じました。（円安を考慮しても）

The live music, the whole setup and all the activities. Top notch.

Since I joined the 7:20 tour, there were still few people at the beach, and I was able to find a good spot. The seawater in November is cold, and on this day, the wind was strong and it even rained at times, making it feel even colder. I was glad to see a lot of fish.

Although it's not due to this tour, it's unfortunate that Hanauma Bay has become reservation-only, which means you can't decide to go based on the weather on the day of your visit. By the way, it was sunny during my stay except for the day of the tour.

7:20の回で入れたので、まだビーチに人が少なくていい場所が取れました。
11月の海水は冷たく、この日は風が強くて途中雨も降っていたので尚更寒く感じました。
魚はたくさん見れたので良かったです。

このツアーのせいではないのですが、ハナウマ湾自体が予約制になったことで当日の天気で行くことを判断できなくなってしまったのが残念です。
ちなみに参加日以外の滞在期間は晴れていました。

Was a great crew, great area. The captain and crew are extremely accommodating and proficient! Highly recommend!

As the ship sets sail, the onboard events begin, and a fun time starts. This is the perfect event for those who want to enjoy a culturally rich journey.

出航と共に船内のイベントが始まり楽しい時間が始まります。
国際色豊かに旅を楽しみたい方にはうってつけのイベントです。

Crew was amazing and very helpful in every way. Went for a snorkeling tour and even if you don't know how to swim they'll help you. Would come again

I encountered a pod of dolphins twice and went into the sea. Unfortunately, during the first encounter, I couldn't recognize the dolphins, but during the second, I was able to see them properly. The guide was kind and took care of me as I was struggling due to my lack of stamina. I was also happy that the person I went with checked on me while I was resting and tired. It's a shame I didn't have the energy to enjoy the last snorkeling session, but I had a great time overall.

I will work on building my stamina before the next time I participate.

2回、イルカの群れに遭遇し海へ入ったのですが、
1回目の時は残念ながらイルカを認識できなかったのですが、
2回目の時には、きちんと見ることができました。
ガイドさんが親切で、体力不足でアップアップしていた私を気にかけてくださいました。
一緒に行った方も、疲れて休んでいる私に声をかけてくれて嬉しかったです。
最後のシュノーケリングを楽しむ体力がなかったことは残念でしたが、
充分に楽しむことができました。

次に参加するときまでに体力作りに励みます。

I was able to see dolphins, and the staff were very nice, which made it enjoyable. However, the dolphins were far away. In the past, I could swim closer to them. I think it's unavoidable due to stricter laws, but it was a bit disappointing.

イルカも見れたし、スタッフさんもとても良くしてくださり楽しかったのですが、イルカはみられましたが遠かったです。以前はもっと近くで泳げたのですが。法律が厳しくなったので仕方ないのだと思いますが、少し残念でした。

Even thought we couldn’t go snorkeling due to weather, the sail was great.

we had an amazing time at The Sandbar. we enjoyed playing volleyball. The staff was amazing! and the captain was absolutely awesome. it was our favorite excursion of our trip in Hawaii.

Hanauma Bay itself was a small beach, but I felt the importance of coexistence with nature as there were seals, and the fish didn't swim away. It was a wonderful experience. Additionally, I was able to communicate with people from various countries and generations, which made for enjoyable memories.

ハナウマベイ自体はこじんまりとしたビーチでしたが、　あざらしがいたり、魚は逃げないし、自然との共存、大切さを感じられました。
素晴らしい体験でした。
また、現地喉方対応で様々な国の方、世代の方達とコミュニケーションが取れて楽しい思い出となりました。

I have previously been on the Mai Tai Catamaran in front of the Sheraton and the Nohok 2 Catamaran in front of Outrigger Beach. This was my first time here. The reception staff and the yacht crew were the friendliest.

Since I stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village through a free accommodation experience, I was considering either Holokai in front of Outrigger Reef or Pink Sails in front of the Prince Hotel, but I chose this one due to the departure time.

The snorkeling instructions were in English, so I couldn't understand the details. I recommend watching the videos uploaded by Pink Sails. The snorkeling spot had five other yachts from different companies gathered. On the day, it was windy with some waves, and I heard from the crew that the conditions were a bit tough. I didn't see any turtles, but I was able to see quite a few fish. I think such things can happen when dealing with nature.

After snorkeling, we were given bottled water. The free soft drinks refer to this. Sunscreen is available for free. We raised the sails and enjoyed a refreshing cruise off Waikiki for a while before returning to Outrigger Reef.

　今までシェラトン前のマイタイカタマランとアウトリガービーチ前のナホク2カタマランに乗ったことがあります。こちらは初となります。受付スタッフやヨットのクルーの対応は一番フレンドリーでした。
　無料宿泊体験でヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに泊まったので、歩いていけるアウトリガーリーフ前のホロカイかプリンスホテル前のピンクセイルスどちらかにしようかまよったのですが、出航時間の都合でこちらにしました。
　シュノーケルの注意点は英語でしたので細かいことは分かりませんでした。ピンクセイルスに動画がアップされているので、見ることをお勧めします。シュノーケルをする場所は他社のヨット5隻が集まっていました。当日は風が強く波もありクルーから少しハードなコンディションと聞きました。タートルは見れませんでしたが、魚は結構見ることができました。自然相手なのでそういうこともあると思いいます。
　シュノーケルが終わるとペットボトルの水が渡されました。ソフトドリンク無料というのはこのことです。日焼け止めは無料で使えます。帆を上げて、しばらくワイキキ沖をクルージングし爽快な気分を味わえます。そしてアウトリガーリーフ前へ帰港となります。
　

The kids enjoyed feeding the fish and snorkeling. And the staff was so helpful.

The music on the trip was great. The kids absolutely loved the banana boat

This is our families 3rd time and the staff is so helpful and ensures everyone has an exceptional time