All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

We received a phone call and email in advance informing us that the dolphin middle school tour was canceled due to the captain's sudden health issues. They also suggested participating on another day or joining the dolphin university tour (with a free upgrade) that was held on the same day. We decided to join the dolphin university tour, and it turned out to be a great decision. As soon as the boat set sail, we were able to see a pod of dolphins from the deck. After about 30 minutes out at sea, we entered the water and were able to see the dolphins swimming underwater. We discovered dolphins at another point as well, but since they weren't swimming in a consistent direction, we ended up watching them from the boat there. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour.

キャプテンの急な体調不良によりイルカ中学ツアーが中止となることを事前にお電話、Eメールにて連絡を頂き、あわせて別日での参加、もしくは同日に開催されるイルカ大学（無料アップグレード）への参加を提案頂きました。私たちはイルカ大学に参加することにし、結果として大正解でした。ボートが出港してすぐに船上からイルカの群れを見ることができました。そして30分ほど沖に出て、今度は海に入り、泳いでいるイルカを水中から見ることもできました。別のポイントでもイルカを発見しましたが、一定方向にイルカが泳いでいなかったこともあり、そこでは船上から見ることになりましたが、大満足のツアーでした。

The staff were kind and funny!! I thought I would like to go again. It was a very good experience! The sea turtles were cute too!

スタッフのみなさんがやさしく、おもしろかったです！！また行ってみたいとおもいました。
とても良い経験でした！
海亀もかわいかったです！

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see many dolphins, but thanks to RYUICHI and the kind staff, I was able to enjoy myself!

残念ながらたくさんイルカを見ることは出来ませんでしたが、RYUICHIくん初め親切なスタッフの皆さんのお陰で楽しむことが出来ました！

I swam with dolphins in the ocean off the coast of Oahu at a depth of 1500 meters!＼(^o^)／
The guide, Minako, pulled me along with a buoy, even though I can't swim at all at 68 years old, and helped me get close to the dolphins. ☺️
At a secret snorkeling spot along the coast, I was moved to swim in the same water as beautiful fish, including spotted eagle rays!
Thank you so much, Minako, Captain Jason, Kristin, and the incredibly kind photographer Yuya! ❤(ӦｖӦ｡)

オアフ島沖、深度1500メートルの海に入ってイルカと泳ぎました＼(^o^)／
全く泳げない68歳の私を、ガイドのみなこさんがブイで引っ張ってくれて、イルカにあわせてくれました☺️
沿岸部秘密のシュノーケリングポイントでは、まだらトビエイをはじめ綺麗な魚たちと同じ水中で泳いで感動‼️
みなこさん、キャプテンのジェイソン、クリスティン、カメラマンのめちゃくちゃ優しいゆうやさん　本当にありがとう❤(ӦｖӦ｡)

This dolphin tour was really fun. It was a valuable experience, and I felt safe using it. For those who are worried about seasickness due to the waves, I recommend taking a strong anti-nausea medication. The driver who picked us up, the captain of the boat, and the crew who guided us were all very attentive and excellent. They also provided drinks and snacks.

However, I was disappointed with the optional photo sales in the latter part of the tour. I think it would be better to include it in the tour cost or have those who want it speak up. I purchased the photos, but the images of the people who participated with me also came along, so we should consider the privacy concerns that Japanese people might have.

このイルカツアーは本当に楽しかったです。
貴重な経験ができますし、安心して利用できました。
波があるため船酔いに不安のある方は、強めの酔い止め薬を飲むことをお勧めします。
送迎されるドライバー、船の船長、案内してくれるクルーは気配りができて最高でした。
ドリンクや軽食も用意してくれます。

しかし、任意のツアー後半の写真販売は、残念でした。　ツアーの費用に盛り込むか、欲しい人は声をかけてでいいと思います。　写真を購入しましたが、一緒に参加した人の画像も、もれなくついてくるので日本人が、気にするプライバシーは考慮するべきでしょう。

I was only able to see the sea turtles swimming from the boat and couldn't swim with them... However, I was very satisfied to see dolphins from the boat! I couldn't move due to seasickness, but the moment I saw the dolphins, I felt better, haha!

ウミガメは船の上から泳いでる姿を確認できたのみで一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした…
ただ、船からイルカを見ることができてとても満足です！
船酔いで動くこともできなかったのですが、イルカを見た瞬間に回復しました笑

By renting a bicycle, I was able to easily visit the two nearby beaches (Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach)! The Japanese guide provided thorough explanations, making it a comfortable experience.

自転車レンタルすることで、近隣2個のビーチ(カイルアビーチ、ラニカイビーチ)に手軽に行くことができました！
日本人ガイドさんが丁寧に説明してくれて快適でした。

This was a fun experience and the the staff was amazing! Would do this again

I was not good at swimming, but I had the precious experience of seeing dolphins and turtles up close while swimming. There was also a guide from Japan, which made me feel at ease.

泳ぐことが苦手でしたが、イルカやカメを泳ぎながら直接見るという貴重な体験をさせて頂きました。ガイドも日本の人がいて、安心しました。

Thanks to Jamie and the staff's thoughtful care, I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. It was a strange feeling to be right in the middle of the ocean. They showed us the corals and fish underwater, and even picked up a pink sea cucumber from the ocean for us to see. The SUP after scuba diving was also fun. Additionally, I was lucky enough to spot a honu five times. Their little heads popping up for air were incredibly cute. I'm grateful to the staff for providing such a wonderful experience.

ジェイミーさんはじめスタッフのみなさの心遣いで安心して楽しめました。
海のど真ん中にたてるのは不思議な感覚です。
海中の珊瑚や魚を見せていただき、ピンク色のシー キューカンバを海中から拾って見せて下さいました。スキューバの後のSUPも楽しかったです。
また、幸運にもホヌを5回も見かけました。
呼吸の為か、ポコッと頭をだすのが最高に可愛いかったです。
素敵な体験をさせていただきスタッフの皆さんに感謝です。

Hi

We had an incredible experience. Your crew was excellent. Can’t wait to go on another charter.

thanks

I chose the morning plan without checking the tides, so I ended up being submerged in the sea up to my chest and couldn't see the sandbar. If you want to see the sandbar, I think it's better to check the tides beforehand. Once we got to the sandbar, we were able to enjoy activities like snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding freely, which was fun. The staff members who spoke Japanese shared unique stories with us. You can get donuts on the boat heading to the sandbar, but if you plan to get them later, they might run out, so I recommend getting them at the beginning.

潮汐を調べずに午前プランを選択してしまったので、サンドバーは見られずに胸元くらいまで海に浸かっている状態でした。サンドバーを見たい場合は、事前に潮汐を調べてから行ったほうがいいと思います。サンドバーについてからは、シュノーケルやサップなど自由に過ごすことができ、楽しめました。日本語を話してくださるスタッフの方々がユニークにお話してくださいます。サンドバーに向かう船の中でドーナツがもらえますが、後でもらおうと思っていると無くなりますので、初めにもらうといいと思います。

From start to finish, this was one of the best experiences on the island as far as tours go. We got to the parking lot and we asked some locals where to go, and they directed us to the boat, which was at the very end of the dock. When we got in the folks working on the boat were very professional and welcoming. They have live music playing, and that was excellent as well. There was plenty of seating and they had complementary water, a juice, and donuts. They also had snacks for purchase and beer. There was restrooms on the boat and lifejackets. We were given clear instructions as to what activities we could do and for that price it was great. You could kayak you could do stand-up paddleboard you could snorkel or you could pay extra to do the banana boats or the bumper boats, but I think you had to sign up for those prior to going on the trip out. The whole family had fun and we were all able to try everything with the allotted amount of time that we were out on the water. It was a great experience overall, and we recommend it to all the families that visit Oahu.

This place is just AMAZING. Had a great time snorkeling, feeding the fish, paddle boarding, and simply just soaking in the sun. The weather was just perfect. The tour crew was great, very attentive, and fun. I will visit every time I go back to Hawaii!!!!

Fun day out at the sand bar. Water was a little murky but still nice. Short SUP around the area and just hanging out.

I actually wanted to go to Hanauma Bay and Sea Life Park, but it was good that I had enough time for just Hanauma Bay. I was a bit worried at first since there was only an English guide, but it wasn't much of a problem. Thank you very much.

本当はハナウマ湾とシーライフパークに行きたかったのですがハナウマ湾だけの方が
十分時間が取れてよかったです。
英語ガイドの対応しかななったので当初少し不安でしたがさほど問題はなかったです。ありがとうございました。

The crew was friendly, and the tour started promptly on time.
Fun activities at the beautiful sand bar. Plenty of kayaks and snorkling gears to borrow.
The staffs were very attentive to each participant's need and made sure of the safety throughout the tour.
The boat has a nice deck on the back with a lot of scenic views along the route from the pier to the sandbar.

The boat was nice, staff was friendly and the water was beautiful. The DJ kept the party going while the boat was anchored. And I might've fallen in love with Jesse! He was a wonderful addition to the excursion!! A great time was had by these girls from Texas!

I stayed at a hotel near Kuhio Beach. I changed into my swimsuit at the hotel and took The Bus to get there. There were no particular landmarks at the meeting point, but staff appeared as the time approached. The staff spoke only English. It was a good decision to come in my swimsuit instead of changing there. The meeting point was in front of the restroom, but it was unavailable. There was a restroom on the yacht.

I took motion sickness medication based on other people's reviews, and none of my family of six experienced seasickness. The yacht, with its pink sails against the blue sky, was very beautiful. There were two staff members, who might have been brothers. They were cheerful and very kind. I was a bit anxious about not understanding English, but I felt at ease.

Since I can't swim, I borrowed a life jacket. During snorkeling, we were guided to a spot where we could see sea turtles. There is a rule that you must not approach within one meter, and if you accidentally get too close, you will be stopped. There were many beautiful fish, and I could have watched them forever. After snorkeling, before heading back to the port, we went a little east, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

クヒオビーチのホテルに宿泊。あらかじめホテルで水着に着替えてザ・バスで移動。
待ち合わせ場所には特に目印がなく、時間が近づくとスタッフが現れました。スタッフは英語オンリー。
更衣室やなく水着を着てきて正解。
トイレの前が待ち合わせ場所でしたが使えませんでした。ヨットにはトイレがあります。
他の方の口コミを参考に酔い止めを飲んで参加。家族6人全員、船酔いすることはありませんでした。
ヨットはピンクの帆が青い空に映えてとても素敵。スタッフは2人で、兄弟？だったのかも。
明るくとても親切。英語が分からず不安もありましたが、安心して過ごせました。
私は泳げないのでライフジャケットを借りました。
シュノーケリングでは、ウミガメのいるポイントまで案内してもらえました。1メートル以内に近づいてはいけないルールがあり、うっかり近づきすぎると制止されます。魚もたくさんいてとても綺麗で、ずっと見ていたいくらいでした。シュノーケリングが終わった後は、港に戻る前に少し東に走らせてくれて、美しい景色も堪能できました。

The live music was fun while traveling on the boat to The Sandbar and the donuts were fresh and good. The tubing was an absolute blast! The banana boat was not as fun as the tubing and my wife fell off although we did see sea turtles while on the banana boat. We would definitely do the tubing again. The snorkeling was fun with lots of fish swimming right in front of my face and a coral reef below you while you float on your stomach. The board you can stand on or kneel on and paddle was interesting and challenging. They also had kayaks but everybody wanted to use the boards. Playing volleyball with multiple people out in the water was fun and they also had other toys like footballs and water guns but nobody really used them. Just swimming in the middle of the ocean while standing on the sandbar was a blast. The sandwiches on the way home we're also fresh and good. The only thing that could make this better was if the boat did not have a roof so we can feel the breeze and fresh air while traveling out to The Sandbar. Overall I would definitely recommend this and do it again!

I participated in the second tour. The weather was amazing, the guide was fantastic, and it was a very enjoyable time. After we arrived at the point, we started playing in the water, but during lunch, the tide was high, so even at a shallow point, I, being 153 cm tall, could barely touch the bottom. It's definitely important to check the tides. After playing for a while, we went snorkeling, but about half of the group stayed on the boat.

2便に参加しました。お天気サイコー、ガイドさんもサイコーで、とても楽しいひとときでした。ポイントについた後、水遊び開始ですが、お昼は満潮近く水位が高かったので、浅瀬のポイントでも153cmの私でやっと足がつくかつかないか、でした。やっぱり潮の満ち引きは要チェックです。しばし遊んだ後シュノーケリングでしたが、半分くらいの方は船上に残っていました。

Thanks to the lovely Japanese guide Fuko, who greeted us with a smile, I had a great time throughout the trip. She talked a lot about Hawaii while we were on the boat and brought us drinks; she was truly a considerate tour guide. A pod of spinner dolphins swam around the boat for a long time, jumping and showing off their cute appearances. During snorkeling, we saw several green sea turtles. There weren't many fish, but I was very satisfied!

お迎えの時から笑顔が可愛い日本人のフウコさんのお陰で、終始楽しく参加させて頂きました。
船の中でもハワイの事をたくさんお話してくれたり、ドリンクを持ってきてくれたり、本当に気遣いの素晴らしい添乗員さんでした。
ハシナガイルカの群が長い時間船の周りを泳いでくれて、ジャンプしたり可愛い姿を見せてくれました。シュノーケリングではアオウミガメを何匹も見れました。お魚さんはちょっと少なかったですが、大満足でした！

I participated in September. The staff were all very kind, and the instructions were provided in both English and Japanese, which was very considerate. I was a bit anxious since it had been a while since I went snorkeling, but they explained in detail how to put on the gear, safety tips, and what to do if water gets in, which made me feel at ease. Not only did I see dolphins (including mother and baby dolphins!), but I also got to see turtles and even some rare seals, making it a truly fulfilling trip! When I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to experience this tour once more.

9月に参加しました。スタッフの方々は皆さんとても親切で、インストラクションも英語・日本語交互で行われる丁寧さがありました。シュノーケリングが久しぶりだったので不安でしたが、付け方や注意点、水が入ってしまった時の対応方法等を細かく説明してくださったので安心しました。イルカ(親子イルカも！)だけでなく、亀や珍しいあざらしまで見れて、本当に充実した旅になりました！またハワイに行くときは、ぜひこちらのツアーをもう一度体験したいです。

Every time I experience it, I'm moved. This time, the sleeping honu (sea turtle) woke up and swam right within reach below me. The water was a bit murky, but it was fun!

何度体験しても感動です。
今回は寝ていたホヌちゃんが起きて真下の手が届く距離に泳いできてくれました。
水は少し濁っていたけど楽しかったです〜。

Since my parents can't swim and said they were scared of diving, we chose this activity. It was really okay not to swim at all, and my parents, who are in their sixties, enjoyed it. The staff mentioned that even a 90-year-old person had experienced it!

泳げない両親はダイビングが怖いと言っていたので、このアクティビティを選びました。
本当に泳がなくても大丈夫で、還暦の両親も楽しんでいました。90歳の方も体験されたと係の方がお話しされてました！

Wearing life jackets made it safe, and the guide was professional, quickly discovering and leading us to the sea turtle spot.

ライフジャケットを身につけため安全で、引率者の方もプロフェッショナルですぐ海亀スポットを発見して案内してくれました。

I participated in this tour for the first time in seven years. This time, I snorkeled for the first time, and I was so moved that I regretted not doing it before. I was lucky enough to encounter many fish and even saw sea turtles multiple times, which I thought would be a rare occurrence. After getting out of the water, it gets chilly, so I recommend bringing extra beach towels. There were also warm drinks available, which was very helpful. Above all, I was so happy to see our guide, Jamie, again! I definitely want to participate again when I come to Hawaii.

7年ぶりにこのツアーに参加しました。今回初めてシュノーケルをしたのですが、今までしなかったことを後悔するくらい感動しました。たくさんの魚たち、会えたらラッキーだなと思っていたウミガメにも何回も遭遇することができました。海から上がったあとは冷えるので多めにビーチタオルを持ってくると良いと思います。温かい飲み物もあったのでとても助かりました。何よりガイドのジェイミーさんとまたお会いできたことが嬉しかったです！ハワイに来る時は絶対に参加したいです

We utilized the afternoon plan for a family of four, including our elementary school-aged son and daughter. We drove to the meeting point with a rental car, and from there, it took about 20 minutes by boat. On the boat, we enjoyed lunch (croissant sandwiches, etc.) and drinks while taking in the scenery. After finishing our meal, we arrived offshore shortly after.

When I went, the water depth was just enough for an adult like me to stand a little, rather than being at a sandbar.

Once offshore, we enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, which thrilled the kids. During snorkeling, I was able to see many fish even as a beginner when diving in areas with coral. Additionally, there were about 4-5 staff members nearby at all times, so I felt comfortable letting the little ones play.

We also reserved a banana boat as an option, but due to some waves that day, we switched to a banana boat. The kids enjoyed the thrill of being towed at a decent speed, and we were amazed when a large sea turtle came right next to the boat. It was much bigger than the sea turtles we saw in Haleiwa Bay, and when I asked the staff, they mentioned that this area has few predators, allowing them to grow larger.

The tour lasted just under four hours, from around 12 PM to 4 PM, and there were staff members who spoke Japanese, making it a reassuring experience for those who are not confident in English.

I participated in the afternoon session with about 20 people in six groups. I noticed that there were significantly more participants in the morning session, likely more than double. If it’s less crowded, I think you can enjoy the activities for a longer time, so the impression may vary depending on how busy it is.

小学生の息子・娘を含む家族4人で午後プランを利用しました。
集合場所まではレンタカーで行き、そこから船で約20分、船中はランチ（クロワッサンサンド等）や飲み物がついているのでそれを食べながら風景を楽しみ、食べ終わって少しすると沖に到着。
ちなみに私が行った時はサンドバーではなく、大人の自分が水中で少し足がつくかな、くらいの水深でした。

沖ではカヤックやSUPが楽しめ子供たちも大喜び。スノーケリングでは珊瑚がある場所で潜ると素人の私でもたくさんの魚を見ることができました。
またスタッフが4-5名は随時近くに居てくれるので、多少小さな子がいても安心して遊ばせることができると思いました。

また、オプションでバンパーボートを予約したのですが、この日は波が少しあったので当日バナナボートに変更、そこそこのスピードで牽引され子供たちもスリルを楽しんだほか、大きなウミガメがボートのすぐ横まで寄ってきて感動しました。
ハレイワ湾で見たウミガメよりもだいぶ大きく、スタッフに聞いたところこの辺りは外敵が少ないため、大きく成長できるんだとか。

12時過ぎから16時ころまで4時間弱、楽しむことができるツアーで、参加中も日本語が話せるスタッフもいたので、英語が得意でない方にも安心して参加できるツアーだと思います。

私が参加したのは午後で6組で20名ちょっとくらいが参加、当日の午前のツアーで下船された方は非常に多く倍以上は参加者がいたのではと思います。空いているとアクティビティも楽しめる時間が長くなると思うので、混み具合で多少印象は変わるかもしれません。

the staff are so nice and helpful,the views are beautiful

This activity was so much fun and everyone is so sweet