All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I challenged myself to 150 meters. The climb was fun, but it got a little scary after reaching the top. There were four groups of Japanese participants, including us. We had someone waiting below take a video of us. I took motion sickness medicine, but I still felt nauseous.

150mに挑戦しました。上がって行く途中は楽しかったけど、上がりきってからが少し怖かったです。私たち含め、日本人4組での参加でした。下で待機している人に動画を撮ってもらいました。酔い止め飲んだけど気持ち悪くなってしまいました。

It was cold while I was on the plane, but it was good. The staff were considerate and nice. I want to fly again.

飛行機に乗っている時は寒かったが、良かった。
スタッフも気を遣ってくれて、いい人だった。また飛びたいと思った。

It had been raining since I arrived in Hawaii, but finally, it was sunny on this day! Although the water clarity wasn't great due to the continuous rain until the day before, I really enjoyed the beautiful ocean! I was also happy to encounter a lot of sea turtles.

ハワイきてからはずっと雨でしたが、この日はようやくの晴れ！
前日まで雨が降り続いたことで透明度は高くなかったみたいですが、キレイな海満喫しました！
ウミガメもいっぱい遭遇できて良かったです。

I had never experienced seasickness before, but I ended up going home without doing anything due to it. While the waves in Japan might not start, in Hawaii, they usually do. Please be careful. The round-trip taxi fare and the shark adventure cost about $380. I went, got seasick, couldn't see any sharks, and came back, feeling like I just threw away $380. Since you won't get your money back, everyone, please be very careful about the weather. Also, if you can't understand English listening to some extent, you won't know what the staff on the boat are saying.

船酔いした事なかったですが、船酔いして何もしないまま帰りました。
日本では開始しないような波でもハワイは普通に開始します。気おつけてください。往復のタクシー代とシャークアドベンチャー代で380ドルぐらいかかりました。
行って、船酔いして、サメも見れず、帰って、380ドルを捨てたようなものでした。
お金も返って来ないので、みなさん、天候には充分に気をつけてください。
あと、ある程度英語のリスニングが出来ないと、船のアテンドの人が何言ってるかわかりません。

I attended the show on March 19. My stay lasted 20 minutes. It was not held on the rooftop of the Hilton, but in a large hall inside the hotel. Given the impact of COVID-19, the governor of Hawaii has announced that gatherings should not be crowded, so I was shocked to see around 150 to 200 people packed together. I don't know if it was the organizer's decision or the hotel's, but I think it was a wrong judgment. Honestly, since it wasn't on the rooftop, I would like a refund, but I have given up on that possibility.

3／19日のショーにいかしてもらいました。
滞在時間は20分でした。
場所がヒルトンの屋上では無く。ホテル内の大きなホールでしました。
コロナの影響で密集したらダメとハワイの州知事も発表してるのにまさか150人〜200人ぐらいが密集してるのを見てゾッとしました。
主催側の判断なのかホテル側の判断かわかりませんが、間違った判断をしたなと思いました。
正直屋上じゃなかったのでお金を返してほしいですが、無理だろうなとあきらめています。

From various reviews, I didn't have high expectations due to the winter weather and water depth. However, on the day of the trip, it was sunny! There was no wind, and I started with an excited feeling. As we approached the sandbar and stepped into the water, it was indeed deep up to my thighs, but as we walked along the sandbar, it became shallower to around my calves, and the water was so beautiful!

After that, we went snorkeling to see the sea turtles. My husband isn't very good at swimming, so he stayed on the monitoring cruiser, watching us snorkelers from nearby. The sea turtles came close to us as if they were welcoming us. We were so considerate of the turtles that we kept a little distance from them. The cruiser my husband was on provided great service and seemed to speed up a bit for us. My husband seemed to enjoy it as well, and we are grateful to the staff.

Lunch was a barbecue-style buffet. There was warm coffee, which was very delicious and unforgettable. I want to participate again and have been recommending it to my friends since returning home.

いろんな口コミから、冬だったので天気や水深量など、あまり期待していませんでした。しかし、当日は晴れ☀️❕。風もなく、ワクワクした気持ちでスタートしました。サンドバーに近づき、海に降り立った時はやはり太ももあたりまで水深はありましたが、サンドバーを歩いていくと、ふくらはぎあたりまで浅くなり、海の綺麗なこと❗綺麗なこと❗。
そのあと、ホヌを見にシュノーケリングしました。主人は泳ぐのがあまり得意ではないらしく、監視のクルーザーに乗せてもらい、シュノーケリングしている私達を近くで見守っていました。ホヌは私達を迎えてくれてるかのように近くまで来てくれました。私達の方が遠慮してホヌに気を遣い、少し離れるようにするくらいの距離でした。主人が乗ってるクルーザーの方がサービスをしてくれて、超加速して少し走ってくれたみたいです。主人も楽しめたようで、スタッフの方には感謝しています。ランチもバーベキュー風ビュッフェ形式になっていました。温かいコーヒーがありましたが、味がとっても美味しく、忘れられません。また参加したいし、帰ってから、友達にもオススメしています。

The weather was unfortunate, but I had a great time! The lunch on the boat was very delicious, and the staff's service was wonderful! If I go to Hawaii again, I want to have a sunny day for a do-over.

あいにくの天気でしたが楽しめました！
船の上でのランチはとても美味しかったですしスタッフの方の対応も素敵でした！
次ハワイに行くことがあれば晴天でリベンジしたいです

We met at the hotel parking lot entrance on the day of the tour, and from there, we walked about 50 meters to the starting point for the canoe tour where we received explanations and did some stretching before getting into the canoe with only the essentials.

The waves were not completely calm, but they were manageable as we paddled along the left bank, passing by the hotel’s first-floor restaurant, heading towards the next cove with a cave. At the cave entrance, the waves were crashing back, and we maneuvered the canoe along the right bank. About 100 meters from the shoreline, we entered the water for snorkeling. The visibility was decent, and we spotted some yellowish sea urchins and rays. While swimming, we heard some commotion and saw dolphins—lots of them! There were even baby dolphins doing spin jumps. It was so much fun!

当日ホテル駐車場入口で待ち合わせ、そこから50m位でカヌーツアースタート場所で説明、ストレッチ、最低必要な物だけでカヌーに乗ります。
波は凪とはいかずまあまああり左岸沿いに進みホテル1階レストランを見ながら、次の入り江の洞窟に向かいます。洞窟入口は打ち寄せる波は吹き戻る、右岸沿いにカヌーを進め波打ち際より100m位でカヌーからシュノーケリングエントリー前日は雨もあり透明はまあまあ黄色いはぎ、ウニ、エイを追って泳ぐとカヌーがあり、なんか騒いでる''イルカ、イルカ''周りにイルカ、イルカの赤ちゃんがスピンジャンプ。楽しかったです！

The quality of the show was incredible. I thought it would mainly feature hula dancing, but there were also opera-like performances and fire dances, all of which exceeded my expectations and were so much fun that I felt emotional and almost cried at the end.

The hula dance depicted the evolution from the 1940s to modern hula, which was great. I saw a fire dance live for the first time, and it was amazing; I definitely want everyone to see it live.

There were also many beautiful men and women, and the women, in particular, were sexy and their dancing was sharp, which kept my eyes glued to the stage. The food was delicious as well. This is definitely one of the places I want to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii. Lastly, you can also take photos and get autographs.

ショーのクオリティーが物凄く、フラダンスがメインなのかと思っていたのですが、歌劇のようなショーや、ファイヤーダンスなど、どれも創造以上に最高で楽しく、終わった時は感動して涙が出そうでした。
フラダンスは1940年代くらいから現代のフラダンスまでの過程をショーで描いていたのでよかったです。
ファイヤーダンスは初めて生で見ましたが、凄い、是非生で見てもらいたい。
また美男美女が多く、特に女性はセクシーでダンスもキレキレなので目が釘付けになってしまいました。
料理も美味しかったです。次もハワイに行ったときは必ず行きたい場所の一つです。最後に写真撮影やサインももらえます。

The view from the boat on the way to the submarine was beautiful. There weren't many fish near the submarine, but I was able to see a lot of small fish and sea turtles. Before getting on the submarine, there was someone who interpreted in Japanese, but the explanations from the crew inside the submarine were in English, so I couldn't understand what they were saying.

潜水艦に行くまでの船からの景色が綺麗でした。潜水艦の近くには魚があまり来なかったですが、たくさんの小さい魚とウミガメも見られました。潜水艦に乗る前までは日本語で通訳してくれる人がいましたが、潜水艦の中でクルーが説明している内容が英語だったので何を言っているのか分からなかったです。

About three years ago, I participated in this tour, and at that time, there were evening departures that felt like a sunset cruise, even if we didn't catch anything. The dock was close to Waikiki, and the captain and staff (his wife?) were efficient, so we didn't have to wait long before setting off. Our group was the only one with Japanese participants. Even though I hardly understood any English, I managed just fine.

We participated as a group of four, and three of us caught a fish called Kawahagi. It seemed like most others didn't catch anything. They provide fishing rods, but it looks like bringing your own is okay; an American boy brought his own rod. My son and I became good rivals, which added to the fun. My 10-year-old son caught three fish and was very pleased when the captain called him the "BEST FISHER." It seemed like his rival caught a bigger fish that wasn't a Kawahagi and was smiling happily.

If the fish were small, they were released. The larger ones were seasoned with flavored salt and grilled for us, but it seemed like those who didn't catch anything were hesitant to eat. Recently, it seems like the number of operating days has decreased, and I hope they don't stop. Although quite some time has passed, I decided to share my experience. This time, if it weren't for COVID-19, I was planning to join this optional tour again, so I feel very disappointed that I have to give up. Next time I go to Hawaii, I will participate again.

３年くらい前に参加したので、そのころは夕方出発があり、釣れなくてもサンセットクルーズみたいでした。船着き場がワイキキに近く、キャプテンやスタッフ（奥さん？）の手際よくて出航まであまり待たずに出発。日本人は私たちのグループだけでした。ほとんど英語がわからなくても何とかなりました。

４人で参加して３人はカワハギがつれました。ほかの方はほとんど釣れてないようでした。
釣り竿は貸してくれますが持ち込みOKのようで、アメリカ人の男の子はMY竿持参でした。息子とは好敵手となりそれもまた楽しめました。
１０歳の息子が３匹釣ってキャプテンから「BEST　FISHER」と言われご満悦でした。息子のライバル君はカワハギではない大きい魚を釣ったようでにこにこしていました。

釣った魚はサイズが小さいとリリース。大きいものはフレーバーソルトで味付けして焼いてくれましたが釣れなかった方たちは遠慮して食べてなかったみたいでした。
最近、催行日が減ったようで、やめないでほしいなと思い、かなり日が経ちましたが体験談を投稿しました。
今回、新型コロナがなければ、またこのオプショナルツアーに参加しようと思っていたのであきらめざる負えず残念な気持ちでいっぱいです。
次回、ハワイに行ったらまた参加します。

I had always wanted to try kayaking after seeing it on TV. We even encountered dolphins along the way and managed to reach a cave, which was a lot of fun. The guide was always nearby, which made me feel safe. We took many photos, creating great memories. It was my first time snorkeling as well, but I got used to it quickly, and before I knew it, time flew by.

I read everyone's experiences before participating, so I didn't feel too confused. Thank you very much.

テレビで観て、やってみたかったカヤック。途中イルカに遭遇することもでき、洞窟までも何とかたどり着き、とても楽しかったです。ガイドさんがいつも近くで見守ってくれているので安心でした。写真も沢山撮ってもらいいい思い出になりました。シュノーケルも初めてでしたが、すぐに慣れることができあっという間に時間がたってしまいました。
参加する前に皆さんの体験談を読み込んでいったので、戸惑う事も少なかったです。ありがとうございました。

We participated in a 2-hour course without transportation for 5 people. Since taking the shuttle would mean a longer wait time, we drove there with a rental car. It takes about an hour from Waikiki. This time, we went to the outlet in the morning, so we arrived in less than an hour from there. Our start time was scheduled for 3 PM, but since we arrived early, they changed it to start at 2:30 PM. Kualoa has been the filming location for various movies, and both the mountains and the ocean offer stunning views. Although there are quite a few days with bad weather, we were fortunate to have nice weather this time. It's not often that I get the chance to go horseback riding in Japan, so it was enjoyable. The horses remember the course, and they provide instructions on how to operate them, so there's no need to worry. If you want to store your belongings, there are lockers available. I think it was $5.

送迎なし２時間コースに５人で参加しました。
送迎付きにすると、待ち時間が多くなるためレンタカーで向かいました。
ワイキキからは１時間程度です。今回は午前中にアウトレットへ行ったため、そこからおよそ１時間かからないくらいで到着しました。
１５時スタート予定でしたが、早めに到着したため１４時半からのスタートに変更してくださいました。
クアロアはいろんな映画の撮影が行われていたり、山も海も絶景です。
天気が悪い日が割と多いのですが、今回は天気に恵まれ気持ちよかったです。
日本にいてもなかなか乗馬をする機会がないので楽しかったです。
馬はコースを覚えているし、操作も教えてもらえますので心配ないです。
荷物を預けたい場合はロッカーがあります。５ドルだったと思います。

Two Japanese students served as our guides, which made us feel at ease during our trip. On the way to our destination, they shared various stories about Hawaiian spots, recommended dishes at the buffet in the Polynesian Cultural Center, and suggested foods to try in Hawaii.

Unfortunately, we only had a little over an hour between the buffet and the show, so we didn't have much time to eat leisurely or look around for souvenirs, which was a bit disappointing. Since we had a reserved bus for the return trip, we had to head straight to the bus right after the show ended.

The buffet was absolutely delicious! I was completely full and very satisfied. There were a few Japanese staff members in the buffet area.

The show is held outdoors but has a roof, so it might be a good idea to bring a light jacket. The performance was impressive, featuring fire and singing that was truly moving! The content was briefly outlined in the pamphlet, which helped us understand what we were watching.

I heard that the Polynesian Cultural Center is as large as three Tokyo Domes, and it's said that you can't see everything in just one day. Since we only did the buffet and the show this time, I would like to explore more places on my next visit! I'm really glad I went.

日本人学生の方2名がガイドをしてくれたので安心して行くことができました。
現地に着くまでに、ハワイのスポットのお話やポリネシアカルチャーセンターのビュッフェでおすすめの料理やハワイでのおすすめの食べ物など色々な事を教えてくださいました。
ビュッフェからショーまでの時間が1時間とちょっとしかなかったので、ご飯を食べてゆっくりお土産など周りを見る時間がなかったのが少し残念でした。帰りのバスも予約していたため、ショーが終わってからすぐバスに向かわなければなりませんでした。
ビュッフェはとっても美味しかったです！お腹いっぱいになりましたし、とても満足でした。ビュッフェ内でのスタッフさんは日本人の方がちらほらいました。
ショーは屋根付きですが外なので、羽織るものを一枚持っていくと、いいかと思います。
ショーは迫力がありました。火を使ったり歌だったり感動しました！内容もパンフレットに少しだけ書いてあるので、理解しながら観る事が出来ました。
ポリネシアカルチャーセンターは東京ドーム3個分もの広さがあると聞きました。1日じゃ回りきれないとのことでした。今回はビュッフェとショーだけだったので、次行く時は色々なところを回ってみたいと思いました！
行って本当に良かったです。

I participated in the 120m event. The staff was great, and it was really fun, especially getting splashed in the sea. I took motion sickness medication, so I was fine, but there were quite a few people around me who were feeling pretty seasick, so I recommend taking something to be in top shape to enjoy it fully.

120mで参加しました。スタッフさんのノリもよく、海に落とされたりしてすごく楽しかったです。私は酔い止めを飲んでいたので平気でしたが、周囲にはかなり酔ってる方々もいたので、万全の状態で楽しむためにも飲むことをおすすめします。

I had one of the best time here at the Kualoa Ranch! Although the request I had for a specific time and date was unavailable, a receptionist was able to call and inform me of so. She was able to work with me and was able to fit me and my friend in! She was very nice and informative. I would definitely advise to book in advance of atleast 5 days!

As for the whole experience during our tour was beyond amazing! The tour was beautiful and showed us different scenes of multiple films they produced with a cute little jurassic park video for us! :) Would definitely highly recommend this activity one for the books!! :)

This glass bottom kayak tour was an amazing experience. Our guide, JC was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our experience a unique one! I would highly recommend taking a tour with these folks- you will not regret it!

I participated in the morning session. They picked me up from my hotel, so I didn't have to worry about transportation. We got on the board for about a 10-minute experience. While waiting for others to finish their turns, those who are prone to motion sickness might want to take some anti-nausea medication to enjoy it without worries. There are moments during the experience when you'll be in the water up to your legs or waist, so it's best to wear a swimsuit. On the way back, my swimsuit was still wet, but they drove us back to the hotel, so everyone returned wrapped in towels they brought.

I think it's a good idea to bring cash since you'll need to tip the staff after the experience. Also, for an additional $30, they will take photos during the experience! I saw some couples who mentioned they were on their honeymoon purchasing them.

朝一の時間帯で参加しました。宿泊先のホテルまで迎えに来てくれたので移動の心配も要らなかったです。ボードに乗り、１組10分ほどの体験でした。他の人たちの体験中もボードに乗って待つため、乗り物酔いしやすい人は酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が心置きなく楽しめると思います。体験中海に脚〜腰まで海に浸かるタイミングがあるので水着を着て行きます。帰りも水着が濡れたままでしたが、またホテルまで送ってくれるので皆さん水着に持参したタオルを巻いたまま帰ってました。
体験後にスタッフの人にチップを払うので現金も持っていくといいと思います。
また現地で30ドル払うと、体験中の写真を撮ってくれます！ハネムーンで来た、と言っていた方々が購入していました。

Five years ago, I used the shuttle service with my 10-year-old child and two others, and it was amazing! Two years ago, the tour was canceled due to rain during the shuttle service to the valley. This time, we requested to meet on-site, and after a 1.5-hour drive from Kailua Kona, we crossed off-road rivers while having conversations (in our hearts) with the wonderful horses, saw trumpet flowers, taro fields, and the mysterious valley. The horses were great; Waka would leave the line to eat grass, climb about 50 cm, and then eat more grass, trying to overtake the horse in front! I'm grateful for all of that Waka.

５年前に10才の子供を含め3人で送迎付きで利用して、感動！
2年前は雨模様で谷増水ツアー送迎中連絡で中止。
今回は現地集合をお願いしカイルアコナから1.5時間、良い子(馬たち)と会話(心で)しながらオフロードの川を渡ったり、トランペットフラワー、タロ芋水田、神秘の谷。馬は良い子Waka列を離れては草を食べ50cm位登りまた草、前の馬を追い越そうとする！そんなWakaすべてに感謝。

Three out of five people in our group went to Hawaii. I watched from below.

Since the pickup time was around 4 AM and two people weren't participating, we went by rental car instead of having a shuttle. We left around 6 AM.

It seemed the weather had been bad for the past few days, and many cancellations had occurred, but fortunately, we were able to depart right away without waiting.

We arrived at the point in about 15 minutes by plane and started diving one after another. The sound of the wind was so loud that it seems I jumped without hearing the count.

The observers asked about the color of the parachutes and watched as they came down.

It was amazing!! All three were very satisfied. However, one person said the parachute spun and made them feel unwell. They suggested telling them not to spin it before starting. One person said they saw a whale.

There are additional fees for photo and video shooting. One person was filming, and the editing was interesting and good. They started filming before we took off.

Afterward, there is a tip payment, so please remember to bring cash. It seems there are ATMs available as well. There are also lockers. If someone has trouble with their shoes coming off, they can lend you some.

５人グループでハワイに行って、３人が参加しました。自分は下から見てました。
ピックアップの時間が４時とかで超早朝だったのと２人は参加しないので、送迎はなしでレンタカーで向かいました。６時頃出発しました。
ここ数日天気が悪かったらしく、ずっとキャンセルが続いているとのことでしたが、運よくすぐ出発できるとのことで、待つこともなく参加できました。
飛行機で１５分くらいでポイントに到着して、次々にダイビングしていきます。
風の音がすごくてカウントする声が聞こえないままジャンプしたみたいです。

見学組は、パラシュートの色を聞いておいて降りてくるのを見学しました。

最高だった！！と３人とも大満足でした。
ただパラシュートが回転して具合が悪かったそうです。始まる前に回さないでと伝えたらいいそうです。１人はクジラが見えたそうです。

写真撮影とビデオ撮影は別途有料であります。１人ビデオ撮影をしていましたが、編集も面白くてよかったです。飛ぶ前から撮影してました。

終わったらチップの支払いがあるので現金は忘れずに持参してください。ATMも設置してあるようでした。ロッカーなどもあるようです。
靴が脱げやすい人は貸してくれます。

I was worried because the weather in the morning wasn't great, but by noon it turned into perfect sandbar weather. I even got to see a honu and swim with it, making it an amazing tour. When you participate, it's a good idea to check the wave height before making a reservation! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy it in water that was about knee-deep.

午前中のお天気がイマイチだったので心配してましたが、昼からは絶好のサンドバー日和って感じになりました。ホヌさんにも会えたし、一緒に泳ぐこともできて最高なツアーでした。参加するときには、波の高さを調べて予約した方がいいですよ！おかげで膝下ぐらいの水位で楽しむことができました。

I was surprised by the sandbar that appeared in the ocean! It was a bit disappointing that it rained since it was the rainy season, but I was able to see sea turtles, which made for a valuable experience!

海の中に現れる、サンドバーには驚きました！
雨季ということもあり雨が降ってきたのが少し残念でしたが、ウミガメも見ることもでき、貴重な体験ができました！

We had a wonderful experience. Our tour guide Daniel was excellent. Informative and witty. We highly recommend this complete island tour. The steam vents at Volcanos National Park highlighted the day!!.

Had a great time going out on the whale watching catamaran. Free drinks was a delight as well. Getting to see and hear the Mama and her calf was just wonderful!

Honestly, I only saw the manta rays twice, and both times they were far away for just a moment. There were no close encounters where they were feeding right in front of me, as described in the tour details. It seems that the weather on the day can also affect this, and since manta rays are natural creatures, it's not guaranteed that you'll see them every time.

Since I didn't see them, I was really grateful for the policy that allows a free retry next time.

Although I didn't see the manta rays, I was lucky enough to spot dolphins from the boat. They jumped and swam close to us, which was really fortunate. I definitely want to try for the manta rays again next time.

正直、マンタは2回しか見れませんでした。しかも遠くで一瞬。ツアー詳細に書いてあるような、目の前で餌を食べる瞬間や、触れそうなくらいの
接近はありませんでした。当日の天候等も影響するみたいで、マンタも自然のものなのでなかなか毎回見れるとは限らない・・という事ですね。
見れなかったので次回は無料でリトライさせてもらえる制度があり、とても助かりました。

マンタは見れませんでしたが、たまたま船上からイルカを見る事ができました。飛び跳ねたり泳いで近づいてくれたり、それはとてもラッキーでした。
また次回マンタチャレンジしたいと思います。

This was my first time at the sandbar, so I can't compare it to others, but I would like to share my impressions.

**Positive Points**
- The staff at the sandbar took photos of all participants with their cameras or smartphones. Since I used my smartphone, they took quite a few pictures and told me to choose the best ones.
- They asked couples with children if they wanted to snorkel at staggered times, so it's reassuring even if you have kids.
- The lunch included a variety of delicious options such as curry, bone-in short ribs, chicken, salad, pineapple, chips, and shrimp.
- Several sea turtles were spotted while snorkeling.
- Three sea turtles swam around at the sandbar. They were very friendly and service-oriented. A large pufferfish was also swimming around and was very cute.
- The crew members were all friendly and shared a lot of information.
- The return trip in the car was not cold, which was nice.

**Negative Points**
- Honestly, I have nothing to complain about, but if I had to mention something, it would be that there wasn't quite enough time. After landing on the sandbar, snorkeling, and having lunch, we had about 10 minutes left. I wanted to try kayaking, but I guess that will have to wait for next time.

**Notes**
- During the rainy season, the weather can be unstable, so we made our reservation on the morning of the day. We were able to book even on a Saturday, so if you're planning to stay for a few days, it might be good to check the weather before making a reservation. If you want to secure a booking no matter what, please check the weather forecast and book early.
- You can check tide levels on a site called Tide Chart, so if you know the dates you will be going, it's good to match your visit with the days and times when the tide is low in Kaneohe Bay to see a nice sandbar.

サンドバーには初めてだったので、他との比較が出来ませんが感じたことを書きたいと思います。
良かった点
・サンドバーでスタッフの方が参加者全員、お持ちのカメラやスマホで写真撮影してくれました。私はスマホだったので、結構な枚数を撮ってくださってこっからよく撮れてるの選んでねーと言ってくださいました。
・お子様がいるご夫婦などに時間をずらして順番にシュノーケリングをするかお伺いしてたので、もしお子様がいても安心です。
・ランチはカレー、骨付きカルビ、鶏肉、サラダ、パイナップル、ポテチ、シュリンプなど、結構種類があってしかも美味しかったです。
・シュノーケリングでも何匹かウミガメが発見されました。
・サンドバーでウミガメが3匹も泳いでくれました。とてもサービス精神豊かなカメたちでした。大きなフグも泳いでいてとても可愛かったです。
・船員さんが皆さん気さくな方でいろいろ教えてくださいました。
・帰りの車も寒くはなかったのでよかったです。

良くなかった点
・本当に言うことなしですが、強いて言うなら時間が少し足りないぐらいですかね…サンドバー上陸して、シュノーケリング参加して、ランチを食べたら残り時間10分ぐらいで、カヤックもやってみたかったのですが次回かなあと思いました。

注意点
・雨季は天気が安定しないので、私たちは当日の朝予約しました。土曜日でも予約できたので、もし何日か滞在予定だったら当日の天気を見てからでもいいのかも。予約を何がなんでも取りたいのであれば天気予報を見て早めに予約してください。
・Tide Chartというサイトで潮位を調べれますので、行く日数が決まっているのであれば、そこでカネオヘ湾の潮位が低くなる日、時間に合わせると良い感じのサンドバーが見れます。

This well-run tour took us to a place known as Turtle Canyon a few hundred meters off of Waikiki where sea turtles come to get cleaned by algae eating fish.
There were a couple of dozen of varying ages (judging by their sizes) and though touching is prohibited, it was easy to get close enough that you could have.
Sharp, amusing crew, well maintained and clean masks, snorkels, and fins provided, and cold local beer.
A great combination.

I participated in the tour on February 26 after learning that the summit of Mauna Kea had reopened. The weather was perfect, and it was an incredible experience watching the sunset from the summit and observing the starry sky. The lunch and miso we had at the Onizuka Center were delicious, and I can't thank our guide enough for taking so many photos against the backdrop of the stunning nature! Their lively talk was also very enjoyable. Thanks to this, I have the best memories of my time on the Big Island of Hawaii. Thank you, I am very satisfied!

マウナケア山頂まで再開したことを知り2/26のツアーに参加しました。天候にも恵まれそれはそれは素晴らしい山頂からのサンセット鑑賞、そして満天の星空観測など感動の連続でした。途中オニヅカセンターで頂いたお弁当やお味噌も美味しかったですし、あといろんな大自然をバックに写真をたくさん撮って頂いたガイドさんには感謝しかありません！軽快なトークもとても楽しかったです。おかげさまでハワイ島での最高な思い出になりました。ありがとうございました大満足です！

It was mid-March. Since the mornings are early, the sea is still cold and chilly. The boat also sways quite a bit, so I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to motion sickness to consider taking some medication. We were able to see a lot of wild dolphins. I was really happy because I don't think there are many opportunities to see them. Although the mornings are early, the tour ends in the morning, so you can relax and fully enjoy Hawaii in the afternoon.

3月中旬でした。朝が早いのでまだ海は冷たく寒いですね。
船も結構揺れますので酔いやすい人は酔い止め等の対応を考えた方がよいと思います。
野生のイルカはたくさん見れました。なかなか見る機会はないと思うので嬉しかったですね。
朝は早いですが午前中で終わりますので、昼からもゆっくりできてハワイを満喫できます。

I would have preferred a Japanese guide. Also, after the big jump right in front of us, we were able to see the baby whale do about 10 small jumps over the course of 30 minutes, which was better than I imagined.

日本語ガイドの方が良かったです。また、目の前での大ジャンプの後、子供クジラが３０分ぐらいの間に10回ぐらい小ジャンプも見れて、想像以上に良かったです。