All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Originally, we had booked with another company, but due to a ship malfunction, it was suddenly canceled. We made a last-minute reservation here, and I'm glad we did because there aren't many tours where you can swim with dolphins. From the pick-up to the end of the tour, a Japanese staff member was with us, always being attentive while we swam in the ocean. The other staff members were also kind, making it a very enjoyable tour. It was a wonderful experience to swim closely with the dolphins. Thank you very much.

今回ハネムーンでハワイへ。本当は別の会社で予約していたのですが船が故障した関係で急遽中止に。直前でしたが、こちらを予約しました。イルカと泳げるツアーはあまりないのでこちらにして良かったです。お迎えからツアー終了まで日本人の方がついてくださり、海で泳ぐ際も常に気を使ってくれました。その他のスタッフも親切でとても楽しいツアーでした。イルカを間近で見ながら泳ぐことができてとても良い経験になりました。ありがとうございました。

It was disappointing that the sandy beach didn't appear, but there was an amusing staff member speaking in Osaka dialect, and I had a very enjoyable experience. The sandwich was delicious.

砂浜が出てこないのが、残念でしたが
大阪弁の面白いスタッフがいて、とても楽しい経験をしました。サンドイッチが美味しかった。

The boat was a great experience! They were very experienced made sure we knew how to use the equipment. One of the guides was in the water pointing out the turtles and all the fish. It was easy to float and snorkel. The boat was easy to find and the drinks were great! My daughter realty enjoyed the experience!

This was my third time participating. It was a snorkeling experience in the calm sea with coral. I'm in my seventies and don't swim very well, but I felt safe because I wore a life jacket and the staff guided me by pulling a float. I was able to see many sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. On the boat, you can enjoy spam onigiri, snacks, and warm drinks. I think it's a good idea to bring a change of clothes and a cover-up since you might get cold.

今回で三回目の参加です。
珊瑚の穏やかな海のシュノーケリングでした。七十代の高齢者であまり泳げませんが、ライフジャケットを付けスタッフさんが浮きを引っ張って誘導してくれたので安心でした。ホヌや彩の熱帯魚が沢山見れました。ボートではスパムおにぎりやスナック菓子温かい飲み物がいただけます。ビーチタオルと体が冷えるので着替えと羽織りは持って行った方がいいと思います。

Superb could not fault any of the crew. Nor part of any of the cruise!! Saw three turtles and an abundance of fish. The water was superb and wish we could go again. Drinks were excellent and so was their price. Customer service is 10/10. Would book again if we could. Chris and his crew were amazing

I finally went to the heavenly sea! It truly felt like paradise, with crystal clear waters. While snorkeling, I was able to see many fish and several sea turtles hiding in the coral reefs. I was also thrilled to spot sharks from the boat. The bilingual staff provided explanations in both Japanese and English, which was reassuring. It was the most beautiful beach I've visited in Hawaii so far. I was surprised when a sea turtle swam right up to me! The staff were all kind and friendly, and I really appreciated their help. Thank you very much. I definitely want to go again someday! ❤️

念願の天国の海に行ってきました♪
本当に天国みたいで、透明で透き通る海でした。スノーケリングでは、たくさんのお魚に珊瑚礁に隠れてる海亀を何匹もみることができました。またボートからサメも目撃して大興奮。バイリンガルのスタッフさんが、日本語と英語で両方説明をしてくれるので安心です。今までに行ったハワイのビーチの中で、一番きれいでした。しかも海亀がすぐそこに泳いできてくれて、びっくりしました‼️スタッフの方は、みなさん優しくフレンドリーで、いろいろお世話になりました。ありがとうございました。いつかまたぜひ行きたいです❤️

Dan and his wife were great! We would do it again with them.

I have been to Hawaii more than ten times, but until now, I had never been to the sandbar due to bad timing. This time, the timing was perfect for my schedule. Although the sandbar didn't appear, the water was about knee-deep, and the weather was great, making it a fantastic experience. Captain Jason, along with the cheerful Ryan and the friendly Japanese staff member Izumi, made the tour lively and enjoyable.

ハワイには10回以上来ていますが、これまではタイミングが悪く、サンドバーには行ったことがありませんでした。今回はスケジュール的にバッチリのタイミングで、砂浜は現れませんでしたが膝くらいの水深でお天気にも恵まれて最高の体験でした。キャプテンのジェイソンをはじめ陽気なライアンと日本人のイズミさんの賑やかなスタッフがフレンドリーで楽しくツアーを盛り上げてくれました。

That’s my best ever snorkeling experience with captain Bruce tour, our captain is captain Rowan, after I told him that my daughter and I don’t know how to swim and that’s our first time snorkeling. He helped us a lot. He guided us to the snorkeling area and helped us flow with the red banana. And all other two stuff guys are very helpful too. I very recommend this tour. Do not miss it lol!

It was my first experience with spam onigiri, and it was really delicious. Additionally, there was a great selection of drinks and snacks, and the captain and crew were all very nice. Each tour also had plenty of time, making for a relaxed experience. Since the wind can be strong and it might rain suddenly, it's a good idea to bring a jacket!

スパムおにぎり初体験でしたが、すごく美味しかったです。
それから、飲料やお菓子も充実していたし、船長はじめクルーの方も良い方ばかりですし、各ツアーも十分時間があるのでゆったりとしたツアーになっています。風が強くて突然雨とかありますので上着を持って行った方がいいですね！

Second Trip
We chose to start a bit slowly in the morning.
We will be picked up near the Sheraton Waikiki, at Aloha Landing. (The same location for the return trip)

This tour has over 10 Japanese tourists participating, and the bus driver was very friendly.
Along the way, he introduced us to famous restaurants in Hawaii.

During the actual tour, the three crew members were very cheerful and treated us Japanese tourists kindly.
(Since there were many Japanese tourists, they engaged us by speaking some Japanese words.)
Additionally, there was a female interpreter on board who translated in Japanese, so I was able to understand the English I couldn't catch without worry.

We were able to see sea turtles, and at the sandbar, we took photos and did stand-up paddleboarding, which was very satisfying.

I definitely recommend participating in this tour!
*Please make sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly, even on your back. I probably got sunburned while snorkeling.

第2便
朝は少しゆっくりのスタートを選択しました。
シェラトンワイキキ近く、ALOHA LANDINGよりピックアップしていただきます。(帰宅時も同じ場所へ)

同便は日本人観光逆10名以上参加で
バスの運転手さんがとても気さくな方でした。
道中、ハワイの有名レストランを紹介してくれます。

実際のツアーではキャプテンクルーの3名はとても明るく、かつ日本人に対して優しい対応をしてくれます。
(日本人観光客が多いこともあり、日本語の単語を話して盛り上げてくれる)
また、船上では女性の方が日本語で別途通訳してくれるので聞き取れなかった英語についても安心して理解することができました。

ウミガメを見ることができ、サンドバーでは写真を撮ったりSUPをしたり、とても大満足です。

ぜひこのツアー、参加してください！
※日焼け止めは背中の方までしっかり塗ってください。
シュノーケリング中におそらく焼けました。

The pickup was on time, and the friendly guy was great. Once we arrived, there was a crew member who spoke fluent Japanese, and I was able to understand the explanations clearly. Everyone was friendly, making it a comfortable experience.

ピックアップも時間通り愛想のいいおっちゃん。
現地着いてからも日本語ペラペラクルーが居て説明もしっかり把握出来ました。みんなフレンドリーで過ごしやすかったです

The whole family enjoyed the trip crew were a lot of fun

Was it fully booked on the day? There were a lot of people on board. The guides (Ken and two others whose names I forgot, I'm sorry...) were very kind and it was a lot of fun!

I was very satisfied to encounter dolphins on the first try, but on the second try, there were dolphins everywhere I looked, and I got to see them swimming close to the surface as well as underwater! The guides mentioned that it was a very lucky experience, exceeding our expectations!

After that, we also saw sea turtles, making it an incredibly satisfying tour! My dream of swimming with dolphins came true! Although it felt more like watching than swimming, haha. Thank you very much!

当日は満席？でたくさんの方が乗っていました。
ガイドの方たち(ケンさんとあとお2人お名前忘れてしまいました、、すみません。。)とても親切で楽しかったです！
1回目からイルカに遭遇できとてもまんぞくしてたのですが、2回目はどの方向を見てもイルカだらけで間近で水面を泳いでる姿も水中で泳いでる姿も見れました！！
期待以上の出来事でとてもラッキーな事だとガイドさんもお話されてました！！
その後は海亀も見れて大大大満足なツアーでした！
イルカと泳ぐ夢が叶いました！泳ぐというより見る感じですが笑
ありがとうございました！！

The overall experience with this activity is good. I would put outstanding if snorkeling was better. Kayaking, canoeing and boat rides experience with nice live music is awesome. Just little lack on snorkeling in my opinion.

crystal clear waters, lots of reef and fish!! wonderful experience

faced our fears and loved the experience, the team was great at getting us comfortable in deeper ocean water.

The clear water in Maui was so nice and we saw so many local island fishy!

Too many people for the size of the boat. Hot dogs (what can I say). Afternoon is a snorkel near to the coast that is accessible from shore (not their fault except the say they will try to go to Molikini when there is zero chance in the afternoon). Best advice is to get up early if you really want a good snorkel experience and find a boat the is not so crowded.

Waking up early and heading to the port! They provide explanations in both English and Japanese on the boat. With Minako-san there, Japanese participants feel very at ease!
We participated as a pair and took motion sickness medication before joining! We enjoyed ourselves without feeling seasick, but there were some who couldn't enjoy snorkeling because they got sick, so I think it's better to take motion sickness medication!
We encountered dolphins right after departing! We had a great dolphin watching experience!
After that, we went further in to swim and found more dolphins! I have snorkeling experience, but my partner does not! They said it was fine to just observe on the first trip, but we jumped right in!
No problem at all! Even beginners receive thorough explanations and are guided in the water, so there's nothing to worry about!
We were able to see wild dolphins underwater! After that, we had planned for a second trip, but...
We couldn't match with the dolphins easily, as they are wild. In the end, we went to the shallow area for snorkeling! So, it's better to meet the dolphins while you can! Since it's nature and wild, don't miss your chance!
There are warm water showers on the boat, and you can change in the restroom, so bring something easy to change into, like a warm hoodie! It's cold!
Even with hot drinks, it's still chilly!
Card payments are accepted, so cash is mainly for tips!
Overall, it was so much fun that I definitely want to participate again!

早起きして港へー！車内でも英語と日本語で説明をしてくれます。みなこさんが居てくれるので日本人もとっても安心！
私たち2人で参加しましたが、酔い止め服用し参戦！最後まで酔うことなく楽しめましてが、酔ってしまいシュノーケルを楽しめない方もいたので酔い止め服用した方が良いと思います！
出港してすぐにイルカに遭遇！バッチリイルカウォッチングできました！
その後泳ぐ為に奥の方まで行き、イルカ発見！私はシュノーケル経験あり！相方はなし！1便では無理しないで見学でも良いと言われましたが、1便からざぶーん！と！
問題ないです！初心者でも丁寧な説明や海でもリードしてくれるので問題なし！
野生のイルカを海中で見ることができました！その後2便予定が…
イルカとなかなかマッチできず、野生ですからね。結局そのまま浅瀬に行きシュノーケル！なので1便で！とりあえず会えるうちイルカにあっとく方が良いです！自然なので野生なので、チャンス逃がさないでください！
船内で温水シャワーあり、着替えもトイレで可能なので簡易に着替えられるもの持ち込んで、パーカーなどあたたかい服装を！寒いです！ww
ホットドリンク飲んでも寒いです！
カード利用可能なので現金はチップとしてだす人くらいです！
とりあえずまた参加したいくらい楽しかったです！

The Kealakekua Snorkel Tour is very well-organized. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the bay, which is incredibly beautiful. The staff on the boat are very friendly and provide support and assistance when needed. The coral and tropical fish in the bay are stunning, and it's very easy to observe the underwater scenery.

This is an unforgettable experience for turtle lovers! I was lucky enough to encounter about six sea turtles, both big and small (@_@). Although it was snorkeling, I never expected to get this close to them. There were also various activities to enjoy at the sandbar, and even as a beginner, I had a great time with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)＼(^^)／. On the boat, there were plenty of free soft drinks and snacks. Each person gets one, and the Spam musubi, a Hawaiian classic, was delicious. The guide was fluent in Japanese, and I was particularly impressed by the talkative half-Japanese woman (^^;). If I have the chance, I would love to participate again. I hear the morning is the best time to go.

タートル好きにはたまらない体験です！！
運が良かったのか、大小6頭くらいのウミガメと遭遇(@_@)
シュノーケリングではありますが、この近さで体験できるとは思いませんでした。
またサンドバーでも色々なアクティビティが体験でき、supは初心者でも楽しかったです＼(^^)／
ボートの上では、無料のソフトドリンクやお菓子なども充実してます。ひとり一個ですが、ハワイ定番のスパムむすびも美味しかったです。
ガイドの方も日本語堪能で、特にハーフの女性の方のトーク力にはまりました(^^;)
また機会があれば、参加したいです。
おすすめは午前中だそうです。

Had the best time of our lives the boat is amazing and staff was great!!!!!!!!! Seen lots of turtles and fish!!!!!!!!! Totally worth it plus you get drinks also!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing
Wonderful staff
Great fun
Nice view
Excellent snorkeling experience
Food is also good
Must for kauai visit

Worst part was getting up for a 5:50am shuttle pick-up. But it was well worth it. Our shuttle was full and there were more instructions at the top of the Bay, where gear rental was distributed and we were placed into manageable groups for the ticket office. But the organizers knew what they were doing, kept track of everyone, despite confusing looks on some of our faces (mine!). Plenty of room at the beach; clean basic facilities. Information booth was staffed by very knowledgeable and helpful guides. I noticed a long line at the locker & gear rental. In the past 10 years of 4 snorkeling trips (I'm obviously not avid), Hanauma Bay comes in 3rd as far as plentiful ocean life.* Maybe because of climate change, 10 years ago was the last of the best of snorkeling? Glad I went though. I was going to skip it because of the tourism. But the agencies in charge struck the best balance possible for an endangered reef and we humans who want to pay our respects to Kanaloa and Pele, for the beautiful gifts they bestowed.
*(1st: Boracay; 2nd: St Lucia; 4th: Kauai)

I was moved by the incredibly beautiful blue sea!
We gathered at the port and spent about three hours together, during which we not only saw the sandbar but also enjoyed snorkeling and a stand-up paddleboarding experience. On our way back to the port, we had a lovely cruise over the beautiful sea. In just these three hours, we were able to have such amazing experiences, and my whole family was very satisfied. The macadamia-flavored coffee and spam rice balls we enjoyed on the boat were also very delicious! This trip was a celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary, and thanks to Yuka and all the staff, we created wonderful memories.
Thank you so much!

綺麗すぎるブルーの海に感動しました！
港に集合してから解散まで3時間ほどでしたが、サンドバーを見られるだけでなく、シュノーケリングやSAP体験、そして港に戻る時には綺麗な海の上を案内していただきクルージングも楽しめました。この3時間という時間の中でこれほどの体験をする事ができ、家族みんな大満足でした。船の上でごちそうになったマカダミア風味の珈琲やスパムのおむすびも大変美味しかったです！結婚30年の記念の旅行でしたが、ゆかさんはじめスタッフの皆様のおかげで素晴らしい思い出が出来ました。
本当にありがとうございました！

I can't recommend this trip enough. We had a fantastic boating experience, the snorkeling was wonderful and the crew was the best. They went above and beyond and really worked to make the experience a special one. And the food was excellent, too. My wide and I had truly amazing time.

We had a very interesting and enjoyable time, including with the captain. Also, seeing the sea turtles excited the whole family. We definitely want to go again.

船長さん含め、とても面白く、楽しい時間を
過ごさせて頂きました。また、ウミガメが見れて
家族みんな興奮しました。
また必ず行きたいです。

The Japanese guide provided commentary about Hawaii during the transfer, making it enjoyable from start to finish without any dull moments!

However, there are no breaks, so it might require some stamina...
(Of course, the guide will suggest going to the beach together if it gets too tough, and you can take a break from there.)

If you're not confident in your English or have concerns, I absolutely recommend this plan!

日本人ガイドの方が、送迎中もハワイのガイドをしてくださり、
飽きることなく、最初から最後まで楽しかったです！

ただ休憩とかはないので、体力はいるかも、、。
（もちろんガイドの方が、厳しくなったら一緒に浜に行って、そこからは休憩してくださいとは言ってくれますが）

英語苦手とか不安がある方は、このプランは絶対おすすめです！

This was my second time doing this and it was amazing both times! This time I took my 3-year-old grandson. He was excited up until it was time to get in the water. He started crying and wanting mommy and though she was there she wasn’t planning to get in the pool (I hadn’t paid for her). Anyways, the trainer saw how upset he was and asked him if he wanted to hear the dolphin fart. He stopped crying and watched as she proceeded to make the dolphin make a fart sound. She then offered to let him do it and he did which made him laugh. He then decided the dolphin was pretty cool and ended up petting her and feeding her too. It was so fun spending that time with him and I can’t wait to do it again when my granddaughter is old enough.