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All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours in Hawaii

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Good for beginners

Reviewed by: Lorraine

MIckey did a great job of explaining and making sure that everyone felt safe and had a good time. I only wish we could have stayed out longer.

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Packages: Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/08/11

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

I recommend it! オススメです!

Reviewed by: ぴーすけ

I was first grateful that there were Japanese staff members since I am not fluent in English. The explanations were very clear. All the staff were cheerful and very kind, often engaging in conversation. The donuts were delicious, and there was plenty of water available.

We were able to enjoy both the banana boat and the bumper tube, and there were many types of activities to choose from. The wonderful live music was soothing, and we had a really fun time!

The weather wasn't great, so the water wasn't clear, and it was cold when the wind blew. It seems that it rains every day due to the geography, so there's not much to be done about that. I recommend wearing a rash guard.

英語が堪能でないので、日本人スタッフがいてくれたことにまず感謝でした。説明がよくわかりました。スタッフの方は皆さん明るくて、話しかけてくれたりしてとても優しかったです。ドーナツも美味しかったし、水分もたくさん用意されてました。
バナナボート、バンパーチューブ両方できて、遊べる種類もたくさんあるし、素晴らしい生演奏に癒されて、とても楽しい時間でした!

お天気がイマイチでしたので、海の中もクリアーでなく風があると寒かった。地形的に毎日雨降るそうで仕方ない所ですが。ラッシュガード着用をオススメします。

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Thank you for participating in the KBOS tour. Although the weather was unfortunate, we are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour. From all of us at KBOS.

この度はKBOSツアーご参加ありがとうございました。お天気残念でしたが、、ツアーお楽しみ頂けた様で大変嬉しく思っております。 KBOS スタッフ一同

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Packages: 午前プラン(バナナボート&バンパーチューブ付き)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/07/21

Hanalei River and Blue Lagoon Kayaking & Guided Snorkeling Tour - Kayak Kauai

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Really fun day on the water, we got to see some hawaii state fish

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Aloha Kara,

So you saw our Humuhumunukunukuapua`a, state fish. Pretty cool. Did you sea turtles?

Lately we also have been seeing once in a while little pods of Spinner dolphins.

We try to have fun and keep everyone safe on our Hanalei River and Bay paddle.

Thanks for sharing.

The Humuhumunukunukuapua`a is waiting your return.

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: South Shore Departure Package (Check-in at Wailua River Marina)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/06/26

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Gorgeous Bay

Reviewed by: Kara

Fun and sunny day on the gorgeous Captain Cook bay!

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Packages: Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/06/25

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Fun evening

Reviewed by: Kara

We got lucky and got a few mantas so the night was worth it!

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Aloha Kara! We are so happy you were able to experience the magic of snorkeling with Manta Rays! Thank you for joining our tour, we hope you come back soon. Mahalo

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/06/21

Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

Loved everything about this tour

Reviewed by: Kara

Really beautiful waters on Maui, crystal clear and we liked the afternoon time start!

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Thank you for joinin us!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/06/20

2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Great trip!

Reviewed by: Great trip!

Great crew and lovely time. The snorkeling was a little deep, but the abundance of turtles made up for it. The snacks and sodas for the sail were very welcome. Wonderful time for all!

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Packages: Turtle Canyon Snorkel Sail
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/13
Activity Date: 2023/08/11

Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

It was so beautiful and our whole family had such a fun time!

Reviewed by: Pauleen

The crew was super nice and made us feel at home. Food and drinks were great and of course the views and activities were the highlights of the trip!

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/12
Activity Date: 2023/07/18

カイルアビーチ送迎シャトルサービス 嬉しい5時間滞在!ビーチグッズなど各種レンタル付き<日本語スタッフ/ランチ付>

Kailua is the best. カイルア最高

Reviewed by: こたろう

I chose the bicycle option.
I went shopping in Kailua Town, then returned to the shop to change and went to Kailua Beach for bodyboarding.
I rode my bike to Lanikai Beach to take photos.
At the shop, I was able to rent a cooler bag, chairs, and a bodyboard, so it was comfortable at the beach.
However, even though the beach is close, it was a bit difficult to carry everything, so it's better to keep your belongings to a minimum.
I had a very enjoyable time.
The staff were also kind.

オプションは自転車を選択
カイルアタウンで買い物して
ショップに戻り着替えてカイルアビーチでボディーボード
自転車でラニカイビーチへ写真を撮りに行きました。
ショップでクーラーバックや椅子、ボディボードが借りられてのでビーチで快適でした
ただ、ビーチは近いけど持って行くのが大変だったので荷物は最低限がいいかな
大変楽しい時間でした
スタッフも優しく、

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Dear Kotaro,

Thank you for visiting and for your review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed Kailua Beach and Kailua Town. When you come back to Hawaii, please do visit us in Kailua again. Our entire staff is looking forward to welcoming you.

Thank you.

Kailua Beach Adventures
Japanese Staff

こたろう様

ご来店及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
カイルアビーチ、カイルアタウンを楽しんで頂けたようで私どもも嬉しく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は、是非ともカイルアに遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございます。

カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ
日本語スタッフ一同

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Packages: 送迎付きプラン(2024年3月まで)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/12
Activity Date: 2023/08/10

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Snorkeling

Reviewed by: Ksmith

Amazing. Crew were outstanding, music onboard was fantastic. Sand bar was absolutely beautiful.

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Mahalo for the review! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/12
Activity Date: 2023/07/20

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Fun experience

Reviewed by: Tritia

I enjoyed having options to kayak, snorkel, and use SUP. The best part was riding the banana boat, it was so fun. I loved the staff and musicians and the fact that they were so welcoming. Only thing I wish they had was an underwater camera to rent and buy pictures like other snorkeling tours in Maui. Other than that, my family and I would definitely use this tour again

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Mahalo for your review and picture! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Package with Choice of Banana Boat OR Bumper Tube Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/12
Activity Date: 2023/08/09

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Wahine was awesome!

Reviewed by: New2Hawaii

Best crew ever! They were kind and helpful and overall awesome! Would definitely use again

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Packages: Sunset Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2.5 hours]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/11
Activity Date: 2023/08/09

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

The best tour!

Reviewed by: Vince

The sandbar tour with lunch was fantastic. There was good music, a satisfying lunch before a swim, and nice and clean facilities for changing. The staff were all friendly and always had our safety as a top priority while ensuring we were having fun. I will be referring this tour to everyone I know! Thank you for making this a highlight of our dream vacation! Mahalo!

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Mahalo Vince for your kind words! - Team KBOS

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Packages: Afternoon Standard Package with Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/09
Activity Date: 2023/08/03

モロキニ島シュノーケリングクルーズ <朝・昼食付/現地集合>

Maui snorkeling experience マウイ シュノーケル体験

Reviewed by: ユカ♡

The snorkeling itself had only a few types of fish, so it felt a bit lacking, but the service on the boat (breakfast, lunch, staff's hospitality, etc.) was very good. After snorkeling, there were many types of alcohol available, which really added to the vacation vibe. We had fun sliding down from the boat, and even the adults joined in! The Japanese staff provided careful consideration, which made me feel comfortable participating, and above all, seeing Japanese people working hard overseas motivated me to do my best after returning home. I wasn't quite sure how the public parking system worked, and I think I ended up paying $6 twice? It would have been better if there was more explanation about that, but I guess my lack of English skills was the reason. Overall, it was a satisfying tour. Thank you for the attentive service!

シュノーケル自体は魚が数種類で、こんなものかなという感じでしたが、ボートの上のサービス(朝ごはん ランチ スタッフの応対など)はとてもよかったです。
シュノーケル後に寄港する際、アルコールもたくさん種類があってバカンス気分を味わえました。
ボートからの滑り台、大人もまじってはしゃげました!
日本人スタッフの方、細かな配慮に安心して参加できましたし、何より海外でがんばってらっしゃる日本人に、帰国後もがんばろうと思えました。
パブリックパーキングのシステムがよく分からず、6$を2回払ったのかな?その辺の説明がもっとわかるとよかったですが、自分の英語力のなさが原因ですね。
トータルで満足できたツアーでした。
丁寧なアテンドありがとうございました!

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Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/09
Activity Date: 2023/08/07

サンドバー シュノーケリングクルーズ バナナボートなど選べるプラン 海に浮かぶラウンジ&船上ライブミュージック アルコール購入可 <午前・午後/日本語クルー>

I want to go again! また行ってみたい!

Reviewed by: かにちゃん

The meeting place was easy to find, and traveling by car was comfortable. (Since it was quite a long ride and there were some rough roads, those who are prone to motion sickness might want to have some medication on hand.)

There were about 50 to 60 people on the boat, which was more than I expected. The MC created a lively atmosphere, making it a fun experience. The meal consisted of water, juice, and donuts, which were quite simple, and it was a self-service style. Some participants from other countries brought alcohol and snacks, and there didn't seem to be any restrictions on that, so if you want to enjoy your meal, it might be better to prepare something in advance.

As for the sandbar, it was initially cold due to the weather, and it didn't look very beautiful at first, but I thought it would be a shame not to try canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding, which turned out to be enjoyable. It seems that we were able to observe large fish while snorkeling!

At the end, the sun came out, and I was able to see the scenery I had imagined, which was great. It might just have been the day I experienced, but I thought that perhaps the temperature rises more in the afternoon than in the early morning.

Overall, the staff were friendly and fun, and I had a wonderful experience.

集合場所は分かりやすく車での移動も快適でした。
(かなり長い間乗るのと、険しい道もあったので車酔いをいやすい方は酔い止めがあったほうがいいかもしれません)

船には50人〜60人くらいはいたでしょうか、想像よりも多くの人が乗っていてMCの方の盛り上げもありわいわいとした雰囲気で楽しかったです。
食事は水、ジュース、ドーナツという割と簡素なもので自分で取りに行くスタイルでした。他の国の参加者の方でお酒や軽食を持参している方がおり、特に禁止されている様子もなかったので、食事を楽しみたい方は自分で事前に用意したほうがいいかもしれません。

肝心のサンドバーははじめは天気の関係で寒くそこまで綺麗に見えなかったのですが、
せっかくだと思いカヌーやSUPに乗ってみることができて楽しかったです。シュノーケリングでは大きい魚を観察できたようです!

終わりぎわのタイミングで日がでてきて想像していた景色を見ることができたのでよかったです。体験した日だけなのかもしれませんがもしかしたら朝イチよりお昼からの方が気温も上がっていいのかも?と思いました。

総じてスタッフの方も親切で楽しく、とてもいい経験ができました。

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Thank you for participating in the tour and for sharing your photos. We look forward to your next visit.
From all the KBOS staff.

この度はツアーへのご参加、お写真のシェアして頂きありがとうございました。またのご参加お待ちしております。 KBOS スタッフ一同 

  • 船から

  • 晴れてきた様子

  • コンサート

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Packages: 午前プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/09
Activity Date: 2023/07/11

Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel Cruise with Food & Open Bar - Pride of Maui

Nice experience

Reviewed by: Anna

The crew are very organized and helpful.
The food are great, we had burgers and hotdogs.
They also provide alcohols for purchase.
But not much to see under water. Only see one turtle that day.
A little bit disappointed about cannot see much fish or turtles.

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Packages: Molokini Snorkel Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/08
Activity Date: 2023/07/11

サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

It was amazing. 最高でした。

Reviewed by: Five

You take an early morning bus to the port, and from there, it takes about 20 minutes by boat to reach the sandbar. Everyone involved was kind and friendly, and I enjoyed the experience from start to finish. There were also people who were fluent in Japanese, which made me feel at ease. If I come back again, I would definitely like to participate once more.

港まで早朝のバスに乗って行き、そこから20分程度船に揺られてサンドバーに到着します。関係の方々どの人も優しくフレンドリーで、終始楽しめました。日本語の堪能な方もおり安心して利用できました。もしまた来られたら次も参加したいと思います。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We appreciate your feedback.

We are grateful for your kind words that you enjoyed the tour from start to finish without any worries. We strive daily to provide a service that makes our customers want to participate again, so your message is truly appreciated.

Please come back to Kaneohe Sandbar again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you. A hui hou.

この度はツアーへご参加いただき誠にありがとうございました。
レビューをお寄せいただき感謝いたします。

ツアーの始めから最後まで安心してお楽しみいただけたとのお言葉、ありがとうございます。
お客様が、「また参加したい」と思っていただけるサービスを目標に日々努めておりますため、頂きましたメッセージに心からありがたく存じます。

どうぞまたカネオヘサンドバーへお越しください。スタッフ一同お待ちしております。A hui hou

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Packages: 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/07
Activity Date: 2023/08/04

Kaneohe Bay Kayak & Snorkel Self-Guided Tour [Tour Not Available]

YOU CANNOT SKIP THIS

Reviewed by: firsttimeathawaii

Let me start by saying this is a must do when visiting o’ahu. The views from the sandbar are incredible. I’m 4’10” and I think the water at the sandbar come up to my waistline. It took us about 40 minutes to paddle out to it because I’m not the most athletic. Lol

The kayak tour did include a life jacket. We rented a dry bag and an anchor for $5. And anchor is a must if you want to hang out at the sandbar or snorkel at one of the reefs.

Speaking of reefs, what an experience! I saw plenty of beautiful fish and turtles. “Park” your kayak on the sandy area and do not step on the coral. They are very sensitive. If you park up by the corals, you’ll see plenty of fish and turtles popping in and out.

The staff was friendly and informative. They gave us the best route to be able to go to the sandbar and the reefs. We followed instructions and did exactly as we were told as everyone should.

You’ll have a great time if you follow the rules and respect the ocean and its animals!

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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining us for a kayak and snorkel adventure! And thank you for taking the time to leave this awesome review and feedback! We really appreciate that. First of all I am so happy to hear that our staff treated you well and gave you good info that hopefully contributed to your having a great time. I cannot tell you how much we appreciate the feedback about listening to and following our staff's instructions. Thank you so much for that! I also cannot stress enough how much we appreciate your feedback regarding only being in the sand and never stepping on coral. This is such important info for everybody to be aware of, so I really hope everybody takes the time to read your review specifically. It is really, really good. Stoked to hear that it sounds like you had a great overall experience and that you consider this a 'must do' on O'ahu. Hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

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Packages: Standard Package - Tandem Kayak Rental (2 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/07
Activity Date: 2023/08/05

サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

I appreciate the help as I couldn't manage to hold the snorkel properly. シュノーケルをうまく咥えられず、お世話になりました。

Reviewed by: ケイタ

I made a reservation in Japan before departure without checking the tide table, but luckily, the water was shallow up to my knees, which was great. I wore my reef shoes from the room, and I stayed in them both on the boat and in the water. Additionally, due to my nearsightedness, I borrowed a prescription mask. Whether I could swim or use the snorkel was a different matter. I didn’t know how to hold the snorkel properly, and water kept coming in through the gaps, so I held onto a staff member's float who spoke Japanese, and we moved along together. I got used to it halfway through and was able to look underwater for longer periods. Every time we spotted a sea turtle, the staff member would say, "There’s a turtle," and I was able to see them about 7 or 8 times. Encountering many schools of fish and sea turtles was an emotional experience. My first time snorkeling, meeting sea turtles, and visiting the sandbar was a fun experience that I can't have in Japan. The spam was also very delicious. Thank you very much.

潮見表を調べず、出発前に日本で予約しましたが、運良く、膝くらいで浅く良かったです。リーフシューズを部屋から履いて行き、船内も水中もこのままでした。また、近視のため、度付きのマスクを借りました。泳げるかどうかと、シュノーケルが使えるかどうかは別です。私はシュノーケルの咥え方がわからず、隙間から海水が入るので、日本語を話せるスタッフさんの浮き輪に捕まり、一緒に進みました。途中から慣れて長く水中を覗くことができるようになりました。ウミガメが見える度に、スタッフさんが、「カメさんいるよ」と教えて下さり、7〜8回くらい見ることができました。多くの魚の群れ、ウミガメに出会い、感動の連続。初めてのシュノーケリング、ウミガメとの出会い、サンドバー、日本ではできない楽しい体験でした。スパムもとてもおいしかったです。ありがとうございました。

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Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. It seems you struggled a bit with snorkeling at first, but it looks like you were able to breathe smoothly after a while, which is impressive. Please come back to explore this mystical paradise ocean again. We sincerely look forward to that day. Mahalo!

アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きありがとうございました。
シュノーケル初挑戦で最初は苦戦されたようですが、途中からはスムーズに息継ぎも出来るようになられたみたいで一気に取得されて凄いです。
ぜひまたこの神秘的な天国の海を覗きに遊びにいらして下さい。その日を心よりお待ちしております。マハロ!

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Packages: 早朝プラン(2023年6月30日~9月1日、9月25日~30日のご参加)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2023/08/06
Activity Date: 2023/07/14

Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Best experience while staying at Haiwaii

Reviewed by: PYX

Unbeatable scene of mountains, water and sands.
Perfect snorkeling location.
All types of playing programs for free to choose.
Super nice staff.
Kids-friendly.

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Mahalo for the review -Team KBOS

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Packages: Morning Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2023/08/05
Activity Date: 2023/08/03

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great experience

Reviewed by: Sreedhar

- crew was very helpful
- had a good evening boat ride with sunset view
- crew explained the instructions clearly
- great experience watching manta rays up close
- crew helped my kids getting into and out of water

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Aloha Sreedhar! Thank you for choosing Iruka and for sharing your positive feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time on our tour. We hope to see you again in the future! Mahalo

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Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2023/08/05
Activity Date: 2023/07/10

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

A special experience where you can feel the nature of Hawaii. ハワイの自然を感じることのできる特別な体験

Reviewed by: Mucho6

The price is a bit steep, but since I came all the way to Hawaii, I decided to participate without hesitation.

In the end, I think I spent my money wisely!

First of all, riding in a helicopter is something I rarely get to do, and the experience of the helicopter's sway was incredibly valuable.

I was able to fully enjoy views that I couldn't see from the ground, and I am very satisfied.

If I had one point to mention, it would be that if you're not good at English, it might be safer to request a Japanese-speaking driver, even if it incurs some additional fees.

We understood some of what was being said on the English tour, but the explanations about history and local information while actually seeing the sights made a big difference in how much we absorbed.

料金は少し値をはりますが、ハワイまできたのでそこは思い切って参加してみました。

結果いいお金の使い方をしたと思っています!

まずヘリに乗ることなんてなかなかない中でヘリの揺れなんかも大変貴重な体験でした。

景色も地上からは見れない景色を存分に楽しめることが出来て満足しています。

一点だけあるとすると、やはり英語が苦手であれば多少追加料金はかかりますが、日本人の運転手にお願いしたほうが無難だと思います。

我々は英語のツアーで多少は言ってることがわかるものの、やはり歴史やその土地の情報なども実際に見ながら説明してくれるので吸収力が違うと思います。

  • 普通には見れない景色

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

It was totally worth it!

Reviewed by: Bamboo

Sorry in advance. Not much of a writer here but we really wanted to share our experience.

Pros:
- The whole team were amazing! They screamed aloha spirit. My personal favorite was the blonde gentleman who spoke Japanese and Korean.

- live band was a hit! Both singers were amazing!

- food was basic but good. It was nicely plated as well which I was NOT expecting. Center piece was a nice touch.

- Really good bang for your buck with all the activities.

Con:

Not really reflective of the crew but the sandbar was not as shallow as I expected. Obviously it depends on the ocean and tides etc.

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Mahalo for sharing your experience! - Team KBOS

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Four Winds Afternoon Snorkel Cruise & Turtle Watching Tour with Taco Bar Lunch

Incredible day!

Reviewed by: Kathy

It was the hi light of our trip! The crew was incredible. Friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! The photographer was great. I never buy photos but these were fantastic.

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Mahalo for the review and for sharing!

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サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

I was able to encounter low tide on my second attempt. 再挑戦で干潮に出会えました。

Reviewed by: oggie

For this second attempt, I checked the tide chart for the sandbar in Kaneohe and chose the day and time when the tide would be the lowest during my stay to participate in the tour. It was perfect. When we arrived and moored the boat, the water was about calf-deep, and even after the first snorkeling session, which lasted 20 minutes, we returned to find a sandbar with broken coral exposed about 50 meters away. It was practically land (see photo). The quality of the sandbar experience depends on the tour company, but ultimately, the tide conditions are everything. I believe those planning to go should choose tours that operate during low tide, referring to the tide chart as much as possible. However, when walking to the sandbar, beach shoes are essential. The soles of your feet can hurt, and if you're unlucky, you might get injured. Captain Bruce already has established know-how, and there was a Japanese guide on board, making it a comfortable experience for Japanese participants. The spam musubi we had on the boat was very delicious. During snorkeling, we even encountered a honu (sea turtle) (see photo).

One downside is that the information provided in advance by Veltra mentioned that tips of 10% to 20% are not included in the travel cost and advised not to bring valuables. I only brought a single bill for tips, but there were signs on the shuttle bus asking for tips, and there was also a request for tips when we got off the boat after the activity. I found myself in a situation where I hadn't heard about tipping at two different places! I only had one bill! I wish they would stop the tipping practice, which is unfamiliar to Japanese people, and include it in the total cost. It's quite bothersome.

再挑戦の今回は、サンドバーのあるカネオヘの潮見表を調べ、滞在中のツアー催行時間で一番潮の引く日と時間を選んで参加しました。ドンピシャでした。到着時にボートを係留したところで、ふくらはぎ中くらいの深さ、最初に行われるシュノーケリングが20分して終わって帰って来ても、歩いて50mほどのところにある珊瑚が砕けた砂州?が露出していました。まさに陸地でした。(写真参照)。サンドバー観光の質は催行会社もありますが、やはり潮の状態が全てです。行かれる方は、潮見表首っ引きで出来るだけ潮の引いている時に催行されるツアーを選ぶべきだと思います。ただし、砂州?に歩いて行く時はビーチシューズは必須です。足の裏が痛いですし、運が悪ければ怪我をすることがあります。キャプテンブルースはすでにノウハウが確立しており、日本人ガイドも乗っていて、日本人が安心して参加できます。ボート上でいただいたスパムむすびがとても美味しかったです。シュノーケリングでは海中でホヌにも出会えました。(写真参照) 。難点を言えば、事前にベルトラからされた案内に10%〜20%のチップは旅行代金に含まれていませんとあり、貴重品は持ってくるなとありましたので、チップだけお札1枚で持って行きましたが、送迎のバスでも、チップくださいとの掲示がありましたし、活動が終わりボートを降りる時にも、チップくださいの案内がありました。2箇所でチップとは聞いていないよ!お札1枚しかないよ!ということになりました。日本人には馴染みのないチップやめて欲しい。代金に含めておいて欲しいです。面倒くさいですから。

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Aloha! Thank you very much for participating again in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your detailed feedback about the tour.

We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the sandbar in the conditions you hoped for! While we cannot control the tide as it is a natural phenomenon, our experienced staff is always ready to suggest the best ways to enjoy the tour based on the tide and weather conditions, so please feel free to join us anytime with confidence.

I apologize for the lack of explanation regarding tips, and for any inconvenience this may have caused. We will share your feedback internally and use it to improve our services further.

We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit. Mahalo!

アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーに再度ご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。また、ツアーの内容もとても丁寧にご共有いただきましたことを心より御礼申し上げます。
ご希望通りのコンディションでサンドバーをお楽しみ頂けたようでとても嬉しく思います!潮位に関しましては自然のものですのでコントロールはできないのですが、経験豊富なスタッフが潮位や天候に応じてベストな楽しみ方を提案致しておりますので、いつでもご安心してご参加いただければと思います。
チップに関しまして、説明が不足しておりご不便をおかけしてしまって申し訳ございませんでした。いただいたご意見は社内で共有させていただき、更なるサービス向上に向けて役立てていく所存です。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。マハロ!

  • 海中のホヌ

  • 潮の引いた砂州?で

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5-Hour Liko Kauai Catamaran Tour - Na Pali Coast Sea Caves & Snorkel with Lunch

This review is for the non-swimmers

Reviewed by: Tina

This was an amazing experience in every way!
The boat ride felt like a roller coaster ride, the sightseeing was breathtaking, the crew was so friendly and kept us entertained with all the knowledge and stories about the island and lastly the snorkeling experience was so refreshing!! I am a non swimmer and so a big paranoid in very deep water, even with my floaties!! But leeroy took such good care of me when I was snorkeling, he even took me for a ride in the water with a tube, so that I could see more fishes and get a complete experience, it was amazing!!!

The whole crew is amazing, captain Rob, Kana with the storytelling skills and Ofcourse Leroy, they all make such a a amazing team. Will be back soon!

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Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, Kayak, SUP & Live Hawaiian Music - Kaneohe Bay Ocean Sports

Splashing in the sun!

Reviewed by: HDN

We spent a great afternoon at the Kaneohe Bay Sandbar. It was a great ride in out with live music from the best crew!

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Mahalo for the review -Team KBOS

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Beautiful & Fun

Reviewed by: JRyan

Incredible staff that made us feel welcomed and safe. I like the options to participate or just soak in the beautiful scenery going snorkeling or on the sandbar. Food was great also!

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サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

Kaneohe Sandbar (Morning Session) カネオヘサンドバー(午前の部)

Reviewed by: hosop

I participated in the morning session of a family trip (with elementary and middle school students). It was almost high tide, but at about 1 meter, it was safe for elementary school students to play.

What stood out the most was the cheerful and fun attitude of both the shuttle driver and the guide on the boat. They were quite fluent in Japanese (or rather, most of them were Japanese), so I highly recommend this tour compared to others.

Here are some points summarized by category for your reference!

【Shuttle】The outbound trip took about 45 minutes, and the return trip took about 60 minutes. We were picked up around 9:00 at the bus stop near Trump, making it easy to participate. The same driver took us both ways, and during the return trip, he engaged us with comments about our experiences. (He also provided cheerful guidance in English and broken Japanese along the way.) There was a service for those who wanted to stop at a famous malasada shop (Leonard's) on the way back.

【Boat Transfer】It takes about 10 minutes to arrive, and the waves are calm, so there’s hardly any worry about seasickness. We spotted several sea turtles on the way out (although we could see them multiple times at the sandbar).

【Snorkeling】Everyone wears life jackets and sanitized snorkels, and there were also zayaks (a type of board with a viewing window?) available for children. For adults who cannot swim, one of the guides provides support nearby. There were many fish, but everyone was particularly excited about the sea turtles.

【Activities】After snorkeling, you can enjoy SUP, zayaks, floaties, and photo opportunities at the sandbar. There was about one SUP per group, so everyone had fun (taking turns as a family).

【On the Boat】The boat has a restroom and is quite clean. The minimal rocking of the boat also left a good impression.

【Food and Drink】There are unlimited servings of spam musubi, apples, snacks, nut bars, and juices (only one spam musubi per person). So, you can go without bringing anything.

【Caution】Jellyfish (Portuguese man o' war) were present, and a few people got stung (though everyone had minor injuries). I think long-sleeved rash guards are essential.

家族旅行(小学生+中学生)で午前の部に参加しました。
ほぼ満潮のタイミングでしたが、1m程度なので小学生でも安全に遊べました。

何より素晴らしいのは送迎の運転手、船上のガイドとも明るく楽しい気持ちになりました。日本語もかなり通じやすい(というかほぼ日本人の方も)ので、他のツアーに比べて非常にオススメできます。

以下に観点別のポイントをまとめたのでご参考までに!

【送迎】往路は45分ほど、帰路は60分ほどでの到着でした。トランプ近くのバス停に9:00頃ピックアップだったので無理なく参加できました。また行と帰りは同じ運転手で帰宅時には感想などの声掛けもしてくれます。(道中、英語と片言の日本語で陽気にガイドもしてくれます)。
希望者はマラサダの有名店(レナーズ)に帰路で下車するサービスもありました。

【船移動】10分程度で着く上に波も穏やかなので船酔いの心配は殆どありません。往路ではウミガメを何匹か見つけました(サンドバーで何度も見れますが)

【シュノーケル】全員がライフジャケット、シュノーケル(消毒済み)着用しますが、小児はzayak(除き窓付のビート版?)の貸し出しもありました。大人で泳げない人はガイドの1名が近くでサポートもしてくれます。魚も多いですがやはりウミガメは皆さんテンションがあがっていました。

【アクティビティ】シュノーケル後はサンドバーでSUPやZAYAK、浮き輪、写真撮影などを楽しめます。SUPも1組1台程度はあるので皆さん楽しめてました(家族で交代しながら)

【船上】トイレ付で船自体も結構キレイです。揺れが少ない点も好印象。

【飲食】スパムにぎり、りんご、スナック菓子、ナッツバー、ジュース類が食べ放題です(スパム握りだけ1人1つ)。よって手ぶらで問題なし。

【注意点】くらげ(カツオノエボシ)が流れてくるので、刺されている人が数人いました。(ただし皆さん軽傷)長袖のラッシュガードなどは必須と思います。

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Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very pleased to hear that you found the tour details easy to understand and appreciated the information shared at each point. Thank you for sharing the precautions as well.

Please be aware that due to ocean activities, jellyfish may appear on certain days. If you happen to get stung, please do not hesitate to inform the ocean staff. We will provide immediate first aid, so please rest assured.

Since you joined this tour as a family trip, we hope that this paradise ocean becomes a cherished page in your children's growth record. We look forward to welcoming the Hosop family back next time, along with the sea turtles. Mahalo!

アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
大変わかりやすくポイント毎にをツアーの詳細にご紹介頂き大変嬉しく思います。注意点までご共有いただきありがとうございます。
海でのアクティビティのため日によってはクラゲが発生する場合がございますが、万が一刺された場合は、遠慮なく海のスタッフにお知らせください。
すぐに応急処置をさせて頂いておりますのでどうぞご安心下さい。
家族旅行でこのツアーにご参加とのこと、この天国の海がお子様の成長記録の1ページとなりますように。
次回のhosopファミリー様のご参加をウミガメとともにお待ちしております。マハロ!

  • 船着き場

  • サンドバー(満潮近い)

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サンドバー キャプテンブルース 天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも!<午前・午後/日本語クルー>

The captain was an interesting person and it was fun. キャプテンが面白い人で楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: mofuzou

The sea was cold enough that a wetsuit was necessary! However, the captain was a funny person and it was enjoyable. Next time, I want to go into the sea on a warm day.

海は寒くてウェットスーツが必要な位でした!しかし!キャプテンが面白い人で楽しかったです。こんどは暖かい日に海にはいりたいです。

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Aloha! Thank you for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the conversation with the captain. Although it was a bit chilly, we hope you will have an even more enjoyable experience next time. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back, Mofuzo.

アロハ! キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
キャプテンとの会話を楽しんで頂けたとのことで大変うれしく思います。
少し肌寒かったとのことですが、次回は今回以上に楽しんで頂けますように。
Mofuzo様のお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。

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