All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

First of all, I want to recommend this tour because it was really great! Some of the staff are Japanese, and they kindly provide English announcements in Japanese right next to you. They taught us about dolphins, other marine life, and Hawaiian culture, making the experience enjoyable!

As for the dolphins, we were able to spot them in about 20 to 30 minutes. Depending on the day, it can take as little as 5 minutes or as long as an hour, and unfortunately, there are times when you might not see them at all. This time, we encountered a rare species called the false killer whale, which we only see about twice a month.

We predicted the direction the pod was moving, jumped into the water ahead of them, and waited to observe them up close. We were able to see about 20 dolphins swimming right under our feet! During the snorkeling afterward, we also got to see sea turtles up close, but I think the experience with the dolphins is truly unique.

Some participants had joined multiple times, and I can understand why. If you're interested, I definitely think you should experience it at least once!

まず初めに、とても良かったのでお勧めしたいツアーです！
スタッフの中には日本人の方もいて、英語アナウンスを隣で日本語で丁寧に伝えてくれます。
イルカや他の生物について、ハワイの文化についてなど教えていただき、楽しく過ごすことができました！
イルカについては、２０〜３０分程度で見つけることができたでしょうか、日によりけりで５分で見つかることもあれば１時間かかることもあったり、残念ながら出会えないこともあるそうです。
今回はコビレゴンドウという月に２回程度会える低頻度の種に出会うことができました。
群れが進む方向を予測し、先回りして海に飛び込んで待機し近くで観察するという形でしたが、水面を泳いでくるイルカが自分たちの足の下の水中を泳いでいく姿を、２０頭くらい近距離で見ることができました！
その後のシュノーケリングではウミガメを間近で見ることができましたが、イルカとの経験が唯一無二のものかと思います。
参加者の中には複数回参加している方もいて、気持ちがわかります。
ご興味あればぜひ一度経験してみると良いと思います！

The difference from the past is that there are many participants and various ways to enjoy it (in the past, it was only snorkeling), so people of all ages can have fun. However, on this day, we were affected by half rain and cold.

昔との違いは、多くの参加者、いろいろな楽しみ方（昔はシュノーケリングのみ）があるので、年齢層に関係なく楽しめます。ただこの日は半分移行雨と寒さにやられました。

I received detailed information about various characteristics of different places! Even during the travel, I was provided with trivia and guidance, which made the travel time enjoyable and not boring!

各地様々な特徴など細かく教えて頂きました！
移動中も豆知識など案内頂き移動時間も飽きずに過ごせました！

Great time for the whole family. I have two young child who were able to snorkel and kayak.

Great experience. Crew was awesome and very friendly. Very good picnic cooked up by the captain. Unfortunately there were showers and lightning around, but still had the opportunity to walk the sandbar. Will definitely go again and get the snorkeling in the next time. Worth the price including the transportation from Waikiki area.

Came out to Hawaii for vacation & of course the weather is u predictable . Just so happens the day we plan on going it was high of 73 super windy and raining . They told us there was inside seating on the boat that we can not reschedule or get a refund . I’m sorry I’m not sitting on a boat for 4 hrs inside . So we ended up loosing 500$ rude people do not do it !!

First, I got out of the water after about 40 minutes due to bad weather. My body was completely cold, and the only drinks available were cold ones. I really wished there had been at least some hot coffee. Also, it was quite a bit of water (about waist-high), which is also a matter of luck. Well, I won't be coming back.

まず、悪天候で40分ぐらいで海から上がった。身体も冷えきっていて、ドリンクも冷たいものしかなくて、せめてホットコーヒーでもあればなぁと思った。
あと、これも運しだいになるが、結構水位があった（腰ぐらい）
まぁリピートは無いです。

On the day of the tour, we traveled by tour bus from a hotel around Waikiki (the travel time was about 40 to 50 minutes). There was a Japanese staff member on site, which helped a lot, but I think I wouldn't have understood the important information without them. (If you can speak English, you'll be fine, but they spoke so natively that I couldn't catch everything, haha.) Once we arrived, we switched to a boat for another 20 to 30 minutes. At first, we played in shallow waters using stand-up paddleboards and floaties, and then we experienced snorkeling. It was very pleasant, and we got to see fish and sea turtles, which made me very satisfied.

当日はワイキキ周辺のホテルからツアーバスで移動しました。（移動時間は40〜50分程度）
現地には日本人？のスタッフが居たのでなんとかなりましたが、
その方が居なかったら注意事項などは理解できてなかったと思います。
（英語ができる方は大丈夫ですが、ネイティブすぎて何言っているか分かりませんでした笑）
現地に着いたら船に乗り換えて20〜30分移動します。
最初は浅瀬でサップや浮き輪を使って遊び、その後シュノーケリングを体験しました。
とても気持ちよく、魚やウミガメも見れて大満足です。

It was my 1st time snorkeling and was panicking with how to breathe underwater so I was going to give up but Captain Robin went above and beyond with guiding me the entire session making sure that I was safe and comfortable. It was truly an amazing experience seeing the turtles and fishes. Most importantly, I didn’t want to disappoint my daughter if I’ve given up and let her snorkel alone.

Wir buchten die 2. Tagestour. Leider war zu diesem Zeitpunkt Flut. Von einer Sandbank somit weit und breit nichts zu sehen. Keine versproche Bar, kein Sandbank Feeling. Für uns vier Personen verlorene wertvolle Zeit und verlorenes Geld. Snacks: ein Minisandwich, Auswahl der im Preis inbegriffene Getränke am Boot: Wasser und ein mit Pulver angerührtes aromatisiertes orangen Getränk, das wohl einen Orangensaft darstellen sollte. Nur Schwimmen möglich, SUP, Kajakpaddeln, - alles lediglich an einem mini eingeschränktem Platz. Wir sind Sehr, sehr enttäuscht

It was cold, possibly due to the cloudy weather in March, but I was lucky enough to see a double rainbow when the sun peeked through. I participated in the morning, but the sandbar didn't appear. However, I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery. I encountered turtles and fish, but perhaps due to the consecutive bad weather, the sea was a bit murky and not as clear as I remembered from before. In the past, I had seen many rays, turtles, and colorful fish, so that was a bit disappointing.

However, personally, I believe the sandbar is worth visiting. It's unavoidable that the weather can affect the experience, so I plan to participate again.

３月で曇っていたせいもあり、寒かったですが、途中晴れ間には、２重の虹も見られたのでそれはラッキーでした。
午前中に参加しましたが、サンドバーは出現しなかったのですが、きれいな風景はみることができました。亀や魚は会うことができましたが、連日の悪天候のためか少し海が濁っていて、以前の記憶のきれいさではなかったです。以前はエイや亀、カラフルな魚にもたくさん会えたので、その点は残念です。
しかし、個人的にはサンドバーは行く価値ありだと思います。天候等に左右されるのはやむを得ないので、また参加しようと思います。

Today, my experience at Dolphin Middle School became a special day like no other. I boarded a boat heading to the sea in the morning, filled with excitement. The view over the ocean was beautiful, with the sky and sea stretching out, creating a sense of freedom. However, as the boat moved on, the waves became a bit higher, and I started to feel a little seasick. I felt a bit unwell, but I pushed through with the thought of wanting to enjoy this experience since I had come all this way.

After that, I actually entered the sea and had the experience of swimming with dolphins. Seeing the dolphins up close was incredibly cute, and they seemed much smarter than I had imagined, showing signs of being accustomed to people. While swimming, a dolphin came very close to me, and it was truly moving. The sight of the dolphin swimming vigorously in the water was powerful, and I felt a charm that was completely different from what I had seen on TV or in photos. Watching the dolphins swim happily together made me realize that there are bonds in the animal world as well.

After the experience, we had lunch. After moving around a lot in the sea, the food tasted especially delicious. Eating also helped calm my seasickness a bit. It was enjoyable to share our experiences from the day while eating, creating great memories.

Through this experience at Dolphin Middle School, I was able to truly feel the cuteness of dolphins and the beauty of the ocean's nature. It also prompted me to think about the importance of protecting the marine environment, not just the joy of being active in nature. Although I did feel a bit seasick, there were many more enjoyable and moving moments, and I would love to participate again if given the chance.

今日参加したイルカ中学の体験は、今まで経験したことのない特別な一日になりました。朝から海へ向かう船に乗り、最初はわくわくした気持ちでいっぱいでした。海の上は景色がとてもきれいで、空と海が広がっていて開放感がありました。しかし、船が進むにつれて波が少し高くなり、途中でやや船酔いをしてしまいました。少し気分が悪くなりましたが、「せっかく来たから楽しみたい」という気持ちで頑張りました。

その後、実際に海へ入り、イルカと一緒に泳ぐ体験をしました。近くで見るイルカはとてもかわいく、想像していた以上に賢そうで、人に慣れている様子が印象的でした。泳いでいると、イルカがすぐ近くまで来てくれて、とても感動しました。水の中でイルカが勢いよく泳ぐ姿は迫力があり、テレビや写真で見るのとは全く違う魅力を感じました。また、イルカ同士で仲良く泳いでいる様子を見て、動物の世界にも絆があるのだと感じました。

体験が終わった後はランチを食べました。海でたくさん動いた後だったので、とてもおいしく感じました。特に食事を食べたことで、船酔いしていた気分も少し落ち着きました。みんなで今日の体験について話しながら食べる時間も楽しく、良い思い出になりました。

今回のイルカ中学の体験を通して、イルカのかわいさや海の自然の素晴らしさを実際に感じることができました。また、自然の中で活動する楽しさだけでなく、海の環境を守ることの大切さについても考えるきっかけになりました。少し船酔いはしてしまいましたが、それ以上に楽しいことや感動したことが多く、また機会があればぜひ参加したいと思える体験でした。

My family said this was the best experience and they had fun! Would definatley go again!

It's good that activities like SUP and snorkeling are available, but there's no explanation for why the sandbar doesn't appear, and everything is left up to the participants with very little staff involvement. This tour is great for those who want to play freely for about two hours.

サンドバーが出現しないことの説明がない中で、SUPやシュノーケルなどのアクティビティが用意されているのは良いが、すべて参加者任せで、スタッフの介入がほとんどない。
自由に、2時間程度遊びたい人には良いツアーです。

This was the highlight of our trip to Oahu. We had such an amazing time. My daughter who is six made friends with one of the staff and helped them clean all of the masks. We loved the snorkeling and the kayaking.. we were invited to join the speedboat, pulling the bananas out into the ocean and got to see some sea turtles! Everybody we spoke to was warm and inviting. The owner of the Boat even took time to explain to my son how the engines worked. Absolutely phenomenal experience. Thank you for everything.

I'm glad I could see dolphins up close! While snorkeling, I also saw various fish. I had requested photos, so I'm happy to have many beautiful pictures of our group both on the boat and underwater. The English explanations were so fast that I couldn't catch anything, so it was definitely the right choice to have a Japanese guide. As for the hula, I'm not sure if it can really be called a hula show... Overall, it was a lot of fun!!

イルカが近くで見られてよかったです！シュノーケリング中も、いろんなお魚が見えました。写真もお願いしていたので、船上でも水中でもグループでのきれいな写真がたくさん残せて嬉しいです。英語の説明が早口で何一つ聞き取れなかったので、日本語ガイド付きにして正解でした。フラに関しては、あれをフラショーと呼んでいいのか謎ですが…全体的にとても楽しかったです！！

We had a tour with six people, guided by Chieko and Dan, who took us around Hanauma Bay. They provided attentive care, which made us feel safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience.

We were able to see many fish and even an eel, and the hour flew by. However, it did get a bit cold towards the end. I think a wetsuit is essential.

Making our own reservations, arranging transportation, and waiting in line to rent equipment and suits, as well as storing valuables, can be quite a hassle. With this tour, everything was arranged without any worries, and we were guided according to the day's conditions. The pick-up and drop-off were direct.

Thank you, Chieko! I had a great time. Thank you very much.

６人のツアーにチエコさんとダンさん二人ガイドがついて、ハナウマ湾を案内してくださいました。きめ細かく良く面倒を見てくださったので、安心して楽しめました。
沢山の魚や、ウツボなど、見ることができて、あっという間の1時間でした。が、最後は、寒くなってきました。ウェットスーツは必須だと思います。
自分で入場予約枠確保して足を手配したり、現地で並んで機材やスーツを借り、貴重品預けるのはのは、かなり面倒。これらが何の心配も無く、手配されていて、その日のコンディションに合わせて案内してもらえます。送迎も直行直帰でした。

チエコサン、お世話になりました。とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました。

I participated with my son. The official website of Dolphin Junior High mentioned that an intermediate level of swimming is required. I was a bit anxious and inquired about it, and they said it would be fine as long as we could swim normally, so we decided to join. By the way, my son and I can only do freestyle and breaststroke.

I had plans the night before, so I was worried about the early morning schedule and had booked the 11:30 am trip. However, since the number of participants did not reach the required amount, we changed to the 7:30 am trip and participated. Although our hotel was not on the pickup list, we were lucky that it was very close by.

I was worried about seasickness ruining the experience, so I took motion sickness medication the night before and on the morning of the trip. The rental wetsuit was a half wetsuit, so I brought my own full-length half-sleeve wetsuit. By the way, my son and I are sensitive to the cold.

During the ride to the destination, Mito-san provided a thorough and enjoyable explanation about the dolphins, and we had a great time.

The Japanese staff member, Ken-san, was very friendly, kind, and accurately supported the three Japanese participants. There were about three Japanese speakers and around eight to ten English speakers. In any case, all the staff were wonderful, and we had a pleasant time. As soon as we set sail, we quickly spotted dolphins. When we jumped into the water, we were surrounded by a blue world with dolphins, which was truly moving.

We also got to snorkel in a spot where only small boats can enter, and we saw three baby honu (sea turtles), which were very beautiful. We even got to see a reef shark! If the sun had been out more, the light would have reached the ocean and made it even more beautiful.

Weather and ecology are natural phenomena that we can't control, but we were blessed with everything and were extremely satisfied! I'm so glad we decided to participate.

息子と一緒に参加しました。
イルカ中学のオフィシャルホームページに中級程度の泳ぎ〜と書いてありました。
不安に思い問い合わせると、普通に泳げれば大丈夫とのことでしたので、参加を決めました。ちなみに、私と息子が出来るのはクロールと平泳ぎです。
前日の夜に予定があったので、朝早いのが不安で11:30の便を予約していたのですが、遂行人数に達しないということで、7:30の便に変更して参加しました。
送迎対象のホテルでは無かったのですが、すぐ近くでラッキーでした。
船酔いで楽しめないのは残念なので、前日の夜と当日の朝に酔い止めを飲み参加しました。レンタルのウェットはハーフウェットなので、フルレングスハーフスリーブのウェットを持参しました。ちなみに、私と息子は寒がりです。

往路の車内ではMitoさんが丁寧に楽しくイルカの説明をしてくださり、楽しい時間を過ごせました。

warriorの日本語スタッフはKenさんで、とっても気さくで、優しく、適確に3名の日本人参加者をサポートしてくれました。日本語speakerは3名で英語speakerは8〜10人くらいだったでしょうか。
とにかくスタッフみんなが素敵で気持ち良い時間を過ごせましたし、出航してあっと言う間にイルカを発見、海に飛び込むと、青い世界にイルカがいて、感動そのものでした。

小型船しか入れないスポットでのシュノーケリングもホヌの子どもを3匹も観れて、とても美しかったですし、なんとリーフシャークまで拝めました。
もっと太陽が出ていたら、陽が海中に届いてもっと綺麗だったかもしれません。

天候や生態は、自然のことなので、どうにもなりませんが、全てに恵まれて大満足！！思い切って参加して心から良かったです。

We had a wonderful time with the entire crew! The bbq was great as well! Would recommend doing this when in Hawaii! They took us to see turtles and I got some great pictures and video of turtles swimming!

My teenagers and I had a great experience with Captain Hosanna and her crew. Weather was windier than one might prefer, but ride was smooth and we saw turtles on the way and then again at the reef, with many other colorful fish. Great snacks, well-managed deck, and they even found a prescription snorkel for me last-minute. We had the hotel pickup and dropoff, which was timely and professional. Well-run operation and very friendly staff at every interaction.

I checked the tide and participated in the morning. The knee-deep water was decent, but I was surprised that it was cold even in May, probably due to the strong wind. My daughter was feeling cold the whole time and ended up wanting to get back on the boat early.

I didn't want to rent snorkeling gear, so I bought my own in Japan. I thought I saw something that mentioned we might encounter sea turtles, so I asked the guide if they could take us to a place where we could see them. They coldly replied that there are no sea turtles and that they wouldn't go to such a place. It seems that what I saw might have been a tour authorized by the state government.

The snorkeling set wasn't necessary; just a pair of goggles for the pool would have sufficed. The area enclosed by the buoys felt quite small.

Because of the strong wind, the stand-up paddleboard was easily swept outside the buoys, making it hard to enjoy. The donuts looked like they came in various types in the photos, but there was only one kind available.

The live music was lovely, but although it appeared to be a duet in the photos, there was only one performer. Next time I go, I think I will avoid this tour based on this experience.

潮位は調べて午前中に参加しました。
膝位でまずまずでしたが、風が強いせいか5月でも寒いのにびっくりです。娘はずっと寒がっていて早々に船に引き上げてしまいました。
シュノーケリング をレンタルするのが嫌で日本で購入して行きました。海亀に遭遇できるかもって文言を見た気がしたので、日本対応のガイドさんに海亀が見えるところに連れて行ってもらえるのですかと聞いた所、海亀なんていません。そんな所には行きませんと冷たく言い放たれてしまいました。どうも私が見たのは州政府公認許可を得ているツアーだったのかもです。
シュノーケリング のセットは必要なくただプールで使うゴーグルで事足りる感じでした。ブイで囲まれている面積も狭い感じでした。
風が強いのでSUPが流されてブイの外にすぐ出る感じであまり楽しめなかったです。
ドーナツも写真ではいろいろな種類が写ってますが1種類だけでした。
生演奏は素敵でしたが、写真では2人で演奏ですがお1人でした。
今度行くときは今回の事を踏まえてこのツアーにはしないかと思います。

Since it was a solo trip to Hawaii, I participated alone, but I enjoyed snorkeling and kayaking. Being an older lady, it was challenging to get into the kayak, but thanks to the kind staff, I was able to get on safely, which was great. All the staff were very friendly, and I had a wonderful time.

ひとりでのハワイ旅だったのでひとりで参加したがシュノーケリングやカヤックを楽しんだ。おばちゃんなのでカヤックに乗るのが大変だったが親切なスタッフのおかげで無事に乗れたのはよかった。スタッフのみんながとてもフレンドリーで楽しい時間を過ごせた。

The morning tour was fully booked, so I joined the afternoon tour. The afternoon was perfect for snorkeling, and I had a great time. The atmosphere on the boat and the staff were kind, and I truly made wonderful memories.

午前のツアーは空きが無く、午後のツアーに参加しました。
午後はシュノーケリングするのには最適で、ずっと楽しめました。
船の中の雰囲気やスタッフの方も優しくて、本当にいい思い出が出来ました。

Had a great time with our instructor and tour guide. He made it very easy very quick to get in the park. Usually when you go to a new place, you don’t know where you’re going. Told us where to go. What to do pick us up. Drop us off skip some lines. It was just an awesome time. Had a blast definitely would recommend my nephew and his wife are coming next month and I am telling him to go nowhere else.Veltra

This is my second time participating. The singing voices of the two performers on the boat are simply amazing!! While I had fun snorkeling and playing with the fish, I can't forget the live singing. I invited my friends who came with me this time so they could hear this beautiful singing too. The staff members were also kind, and I plan to go to Hawaii again in October this year for a solo trip, so I definitely want to participate even if I'm alone.

2回目の参加です。
船の中で歌ってくれるお2人の歌声がとにかく最高！！シュノーケルでお魚と戯れるのも楽しかったですが　私は生歌がとにかく忘れられなくて　今回一緒に行った友人達にもこの歌声を聞いてもらいたくて誘いました。スタッフの方々も親切で　今年　10月にもまた一人旅でハワイに行くつもりなので　これは1人でも参加したいです。

We traveled on a cruise ship while listening to live music. We stopped in water that was about waist-deep, enjoyed snorkeling and feeding the fish, and then explored by riding kayaks and canoes. After that, we were taken by motorboat to see sea turtles. There were far more tropical fish than at Hanauma, and the sea was beautiful, which was great.

クルーズ船で生演奏聴きながら移動。腰くらいの深さのところで停泊し、シュノーケリング、魚に餌やりなどで楽しみ、カヤックやカヌーに乗って周遊。その後、モーターボートです海亀を見に連れてってくれます。
ハナウマのよりもはるかに熱帯魚多くて海も綺麗で良かったです。

Great staff, great views and great experience!!!!

It was nice they gave us bread to give to the fish :)

I am 60 years old, my wife is 57, and it was our first trip to Hawaii in 30 years. The staff were very kind, explaining the equipment and guiding us through the activities, which made us feel at ease.

私60歳、妻57歳で30年振りのハワイ旅行でしたが、スタッフの方々も親切に道具の説明やアクティビティの誘導など安心して過ごせました。

The ocean was beautiful, anyway! It was a half-day tour, but there was plenty of time, which was great! The snorkeling instructions were thorough, and I felt safe enjoying it! It was a bit cold, and I hesitated, but I was able to see sea turtles, which was amazing!

とにかく海が綺麗でした！半日のツアーでしたが時間的にも余裕があり良かったです！
シュノーケリングの説明もしっかりとあり、安心して楽しめました！少し寒くて躊躇しましたが、ウミガメも見ることができて最高でした！