All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

Thanks to the cheerful guide with a Kansai dialect, it was a fun tour with a lively atmosphere. The sea was perfectly beautiful! We were able to watch a lot of sea turtles in real life! It was enjoyable. I think everyone should participate at least once. However, my honest impression is that the main point of this tour is the tide level at the sandbar. I decided to join because the online forecast predicted a tide level of about 50 cm when I made the reservation, but the actual water level on the day was like a "deep pool." It seems that encountering a scene like the one on the poster would require quite a bit of luck.

As a bonus: I was very excited when a sea turtle, which rarely approaches people, touched my feet while I was floating in the water towards the end of the tour.

関西弁の女性の明るいガイドさんのおかげで、陽気な雰囲気で楽しいツアーでした。
海は完璧にキレイ！
ウミガメも実際たくさんウォッチできました！
楽しかったです。
一度は参加されるといいと思います。
ただこのツアーのポイントはサンドバーにおける潮位のみかなというのが率直な感想です。
予約時ネットで50cm程度の潮位予想だったので参加を決めましたが
当日の現地での実際の水かさは「深いプール」状態でした。
実際ポスターのような光景はよほど運がよくなければ遭遇できないのでしょう。

おまけ：ツアー終盤水中に浮かんでいた私の足に
めったにヒトに寄り付かないというウミガメ君がタッチしていってくれたのには大感激でした。

I searched for a snorkeling tour where I could see turtles and chose one. I was half-expecting to encounter turtles, but I actually did! It was truly a wonderful memory.

I can't swim at all, but I've experienced snorkeling with a life jacket about ten times both domestically and internationally. They taught me how to wear the mask very carefully, and the equipment was really clean. The mask didn't fog up at all during the experience, which was comfortable!

When they told me to swim from one end to the other, I honestly wondered what I should do, but I managed to swim all the way across thanks to the supportive instructor and the lovely fish.

For the first time, I panicked when I couldn't breathe and ended up swallowing a lot of seawater when I tried to take a breath. That fear lingered for a while, but I was able to enjoy myself, so I was very satisfied.

Even in the morning, the beach gets crowded, and the number of people snorkeling increases, so by the second half, I felt like there was a lot of sand stirring in the water, which made visibility a bit worse.

I highly recommend this for those who want to try snorkeling for the first time or enjoy it safely overseas, as they are very attentive. I definitely want to use their services again when I go to Hawaii next time.

亀が見れるシュノーケルツアーを探して選びました。亀に出会えるかな？期待半分でしたが亀に出会えました。ホントにいい思い出です。
わたしは全く泳げないですが、ライフジャケットを着用してのシュノーケルは国内外で10回ほど経験あります。
マスクのつけかたなど本当にとても丁寧に教えていただけて、道具もとても綺麗でした。マスクも途中で曇るなんてこともなく快適！
ここを端から端まで泳ぐのよ〜と言われたときは正直どうしようかと思いましたが、見事に泳ぎきりました。
サポート上手な先生とすてきなお魚のおかげです。
今回初めて、息が吸えず、次吸ったときには海水を大量に飲んでしまいパニックになりました。その恐怖感からその後は不安も消えませんでしたが、無事に楽しむことができたのでとても満足です。
午前中利用でも、ビーチにはどんどん人も溢れ、シュノーケルされてる人数も増えるので
後半には、海のなかも砂がたくさん舞っていて少し視界が悪くなるような気がします。
初めてのシュノーケルや、海外でも安心して楽しみたい方にはとっても丁寧なのでおすすめです！
次回ハワイに行くときも必ずお世話になりたいです。

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and entered the prestigious Dolphin University!!
The atmosphere in the car was so fun, and we arrived in no time!

On the way to the dolphin point by boat, I was nervous about whether we would see them, but that day we were able to see dozens of dolphins, which was truly moving!!
The dolphins really came close to us!

Snorkeling was also great; we got to see beautiful fish and even sea turtles up close, which made us very satisfied (^ - ^)/

Having fun on the boat was also enjoyable!
I want to participate again!!

Thank you very much.

ハネムーンで初ハワイで、名門イルカ大学に入りました！！
車内から、とても楽しい雰囲気で、あっという間に到着しました！

船でイルカのポイントまで行く途中、会えるかドキドキでしたが、この日は何十匹もイルカを見ることができ感動しました！！
ホントにイルカが寄ってきてくれました！

シューノーケルも綺麗な魚達や、ウミガメも間近でみる事ができ、大満足でした(^-^)/

船の上でタンズも楽しかったです！
また、参加したいです！！

ありがとうございました。

During the journey to the spot where you can see dolphins, we danced on the boat, and the time flew by. The guides were all cheerful and friendly, and their Japanese was excellent. You can purchase the photos and videos taken by the guides as an option, and they will put the data on a cute USB. We saw plenty of dolphins, as well as sea turtles and fish, and there were activities like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, so I think it's a great deal with so much to enjoy beyond just snorkeling!

イルカが観れるスポットまでの移動中は船の上でダンスしたり、移動中もあっとゆうまです。
ガイドさんはみなさん陽気でいい人ばかりで、日本語もお上手です。
ガイドさんが撮ってくれる写真や動画をオプションで買え、かわいいUSBにデータを入れてくれます。
イルカもたくさん見れて、ホヌや、魚も見れ、カヤックやSUP滑り台など、シュノーケリング以外にも楽しめるので、かなりお得だと思います！

The staff was super enthusiastic, had good music playing and really contributed to a good time! All of us got to see at least 7 turtles and swim within a meters distance when they came up for air, along with all the colorful fish. Truly an amazing experience!

The weather was great that day, and the waves were calm, allowing us to have a wonderful snorkeling experience. They guided us to spots that we wouldn't have been able to reach on our own, making it a fantastic tour to join! The two guides took many photos for us, and thanks to them, we were able to capture beautiful memories with the sea turtles.

この日は非常にお天気も良く、波も穏やかだったため、楽しいシュノーケリングを体験させていただけました。自分たちだけでは辿り着けなそうなスポットまでしっかり案内してくださり、参加して大正解のツアーでした！
ガイドのお二人もたくさんお写真を撮ってくださり、おかげでウミガメとの素敵な思い出が形に残せました。

Due to the typhoon, I was worried about the high waves and whether we could go into the sea, but it was a good decision to enter the water and see the dolphins. We also got to see the honu, and it was the best tour ever.

台風の影響で波が高く、海に入れるか心配しましたが、好判断で海に入りイルカを見ることが出来ました。ホヌも観れたし、最高のツアーでした。

Amazing experience made better by sharing with friends and family. We would definitely do it again!

ハワイで急遽明日シュノーケルでもしたいと思って調べたらちょうどぴったりなプランがすぐに見つかったから嬉しかったです。また利用します

As a Solo Traveler, I always worry about being the odd man out. Dan was excellent about making me feel like one of the crew. This was an amazing experience and I will definitely do it again.

The tour was great, but the weather wasn't favorable... He saw sea turtles while snorkeling! If the weather had been a little better, I would have been satisfied, but there's nothing we can do about it! Haha

I made some good memories!

ツアーは良かったが、天気が恵まれず、、、
彼はシュノーケリングで、海亀を見てましたよ！
天気さえもう少し良ければ、満足だったのですが、仕方がない事ですよね！笑

良い思い出が出来ました！

I wasn't expecting white, shallow sandy beaches at this time of year, but I was surprised to see turtles so close! (laughs) The staff were mostly Japanese and very kind, making my time enjoyable. During snorkeling, I was able to see several turtles, which was a great experience. Thanks to that, I can now spot turtles from the 13th floor lagoon of my hotel in Waikiki! (laughs) I also learned some mini facts about Hawaii that Japanese people might not know, like the "one turtle, one lucky" saying and the fines for harming turtles, which was great. I go to Hawaii every year, and I've already decided to return next year!

時期的に白い浅い砂浜の期待はしていませんでしたが、亀がこんな近くに現れるとは！と、ビックリしました(笑)
スタッフの方は、日本人が多く、とても優しく、楽しく過ごせました。
シュノーケリングでも、亀を何匹も見ることができ、良い体験ができました。
おかげで、ワイキキのホテル13階のラグーンからも、亀を見つけることができるようになりました(笑)
1亀1ラッキーや、亀への罰金について、日本人が知らないハワイのミニ情報を教えて頂け、良かったです。
毎年ハワイに行っていますが、来年もリピ決定です！

The water level this time was waist-deep, but it was very beautiful. I had heard that it wouldn't look as good as in photos, so I wasn't disappointed. The colors of the sea and sky were also very beautiful. I was very satisfied to see sea turtles and manta rays. I didn't go snorkeling because I can't swim, but my colleagues were thrilled to see sea turtles and beautiful fish up close. The staff were very cheerful and energetic, which was great. They were very kind, and I would definitely like to join this crew again when the opportunity arises.

今回の水位は腰下でしたがとても綺麗でした。
なかなか写真みたいにはならないと聞いてましたのでがっかり感はありませんでした。また、海と空の色がとても綺麗でした。ウミガメやマンタも見れて大満足です。シュノーケリングは泳げないからしませんでしたが、同僚たちはまじかてウミガメや綺麗な魚を見れて喜んでいました。
スタッフの方たちはとても明るく、テンション高めで対応してくれて良かったです。とても親切でまた機会あるときは是非このクルー達と参加したいです。

The sandbar had water up to my waist, but I was very satisfied to see the emerald sea. I was also very pleased with the hospitality of the crew. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

サンドバーは腰の高さまで水がありましたが、
エメラルドの海が見られて大変満足でした。
クルーの皆さんのホスピタリティにも大満足。
機会があればまた参加したいです。

It was really great. The dolphins and sea turtles were wonderful.
You should definitely pay the $10 and rent a wetsuit. As a result, the only people who stayed in the water until the end were those wearing wetsuits. Only 5 or 6 out of 34 people rented them, but most people were really cold. The hamburger was delicious, but I would have preferred mineral water over the strange juice. Almost everyone wasn't drinking it.

すごく良かったです。イルカにウミガメ、すごく素敵でした。
$10ケチらず払って、ウェットスーツは借りるべきです。結果、最後まで海に入ってたのは、ウェットスーツを着てる人だけでした。5~6人/34人中、しか借りてませんでしたが、ほとんどの人は、すごく寒がってました。ハンバーガーは美味しかったですが、変なジュースよりミネラルウォーターが欲しかったで。ほとんどみんな飲んでなかった。

I was very nervous about this as I had never done it before. Dan is a great instructor, very patient and informative. I would do this again.

Overall, I was satisfied with the service, but the heavy rain made the sea very rough and the visibility wasn't great. Still, it was cleaner compared to the seas in Japan... It's understandable given the weather, but it's disappointing considering the high price I paid. I would like to try again next time.

サービスは全体的に満足ですが、何と言っても大雨で海は大荒れ、透明度もイマイチ。それでも日本の海に比べたら綺麗でしたが…天候のせいなので仕方ないのですが、高いお金を払っただけに残念です。次回またリベンジしたいです。

Meeting early in the morning was tough, and I was sleepy, but when I got to swim in the ocean and encountered a pod of dolphins, it was simply "moving"! There was even a baby dolphin about the size of a football!

At the snorkeling spot, a wild turtle came up to the surface for air right in front of me. It was so cute.

Since it was November, it was a bit chilly...

早朝の集合で、眠たかったけど海に入りイルカの群れに出会えた時は、”感動”の一言！
アメフトボールぐらいのサイズの赤ちゃんイルカもいました！

シュノーケリングポイントでは、目の前に野生のカメが、空気を吸いに海面に。
とってもかわいかったです。

１１月だったので、少し寒かったかな。。。

What a great crew, we had so much fun and the crew was just fabulous, can't say enough about them.

Due to bad weather the day before, we weren't sure if the tour would take place until we arrived on site. Although we set sail, the rough sea caused many people to get seasick. Fortunately, my husband and I had taken motion sickness medication beforehand, so we were fine, but I recommend that even those who usually don’t get seasick take some medication when participating (laughs).

Until the last moment, we weren't sure if we would see dolphins, but the captain and the guide were very dedicated in searching for them, and we were able to see dolphins safely. Because the sea was rough, we could only dive once, but it was still a very satisfying experience. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

前日の悪天候により、当日現地に着くまでツアーが催行できるかわからない状態でした。
出航はしたものの、あまりの海の荒れように船酔い者が続出の状態…わたしたち夫婦は二人とも事前に酔い止めを飲んでいたので問題なかったですが、参加される際は普段酔わない方も酔い止めの服用をおすすめします(笑)
ぎりぎりまでイルカが見れるかわからない状態でしたが、船長さんはじめガイドの方がとても熱心にイルカを探してくれ無事にイルカを見ることができました＾＾海が荒れていたため1回しか海に潜ることはできませんでしたが、それでもとても満足度の高い体験になりました。またハワイに行った際はもう一度参加したいと思います★

The sandbar was of course wonderful, and snorkeling was very enjoyable! There were many tropical fish, and above all, I was able to see sea turtles up close, which I think made for a lovely Hawaiian experience. I highly recommend it!

サンドバーはもちろん、シュノーケリングがとても楽しかったです！
熱帯魚もたくさんいましたし、何よりウミガメを近くで見ることができ、ハワイらしい素敵な体験ができたと思います♪おすすめです★

I couldn't meet the dolphins. However, the first bus at 5 AM was filled with discussions about seasickness bracelets and purchasing photos, and in the end, I couldn't see them... There were activities, but they were things I could do elsewhere... I'm not sure if other tour companies saw dolphins at different locations that day, but I won't participate again next time.

イルカに会えませんでした。
しかし、最初のバス朝５時から船酔いブレスレッドや写真の購入等の商売の話で、
結局みれず・・・アクテビティはあったが、他でも出来る内容だったり、、、
他社のイルカウオッチとは違う場所で、他社業者ツアーがその日みれたかわかりませんが、
次回参加はしないです。

We went on our honeymoon. The weather was perfect on the day, and the staff's funny and energetic talks kept the atmosphere bright and enjoyable throughout. The main dolphin swim was also fortunate, as we encountered a pod of over 20 to 30 dolphins just by sight. Moreover, we were lucky enough to see sea turtles surface twice, and we were able to swim alongside them. Of course, the schools of fish were beautiful, and we were able to capture a lot of footage with our underwater camera and video. The snapshots taken by the camera staff were available for purchase, and there were many data points and scenes, which were quite good. Paddleboarding and kayaking were also new experiences for me, but with the guide present, I felt safe trying it despite my lack of skill. The scenery of the surrounding mountains was also stunning, and I had a refreshing time dancing hula cheerfully with the staff and other tour participants, making for a wonderfully fun half-day that felt like a dream! It was the most memorable activity of our time in Hawaii.

新婚旅行で行きました。当日は天候に恵まれ、スタッフの方の面白く元気なトークで終始明るく楽しめました。メインのイルカとスイムもコンディションに恵まれ、目で見ただけでも20～30頭以上のイルカの群れに出会いました。しかも、ラッキーなことにウミガメがぷか～りと2回も浮かんできて、周りで一緒に泳いだりもできました。もちろん魚群も綺麗で水中カメラやビデオに沢山の映像収めることができ、またカメラスタッフの方のスナップも有料購入ですがデータ数もシーンも多くかなり良いものでした。またパドルやカヤック遊びも初体験でしたがガイドの方がいるので下手な私も安心してトライできました。海だけでなく周りの山々の景色も素晴らしく、気分爽快でスタッフ、ツアー参加者の人達と陽気にフラダンスを踊り、とても楽しい夢のような半日を過ごせました！ハワイで一番思い出に残るアクティビティでした。

It is like an island in island. Beautiful location, beach & fishes...

Driver was on time and very good with quick explanation with equipment and what to do.

I will do it again...

During the break in our company trip schedule, five women in their 40s and 50s participated. After watching a video about environmental awareness, we were mindful of our impact on fish and coral as we headed to the sea. With guidance from Dan and Chieko, we felt very safe and enjoyed snorkeling. Some of our group hadn't been in the ocean for years, but with the wetsuits we borrowed in advance, we swam close to the rocky areas without feeling anxious, allowing us to relax and enjoy swimming. We even encountered two turtles! We left the sea feeling very satisfied. Thank you for accommodating those who wanted to stop by Diamond Head along the way. While we were anxious about how President Trump's visit would affect our schedule, you provided various advice, and everyone was able to return safely to the hotel. Thank you for everything.

社員旅行のスケジュールの合間に
女性40代から50代の5人で参加しました。環境に配慮するビデオ観てから、魚とサンゴへの配慮をしっかり意識していざ海へ。
ダンとチエコの案内でとても安心して、
シュノーケルを楽しめました。
何年かぶりの海に入る仲間も居ましたが、事前に借りたウエットスーツで
岩場ギリギリに泳ぐ時も、ハラハラせず、
リラックスして、泳ぎをたのしめました。
亀2匹にも遭遇！大満足で海を後にしました。途中、ダイヤモンドヘッドへの途中下車組にも対応下さりありがとうございました。トランプ大統領訪問にスケジュールがどうなるかとハラハラしながら
色々アドバイス下さり、皆無事ホテルに戻ってこれました。
色々ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy on the day of our visit, but it was great to see so many rays and sea turtles. While snorkeling, I encountered a sea turtle resting in a coral nook, and I was able to touch its shell as it surfaced for air. The shell of the green sea turtle, which was about 60 cm long, had several barnacles on it, giving it a dignified appearance that suggested it was quite old.

当日はあいにくの曇模様で下が、エイやウミガメがたくさん見えたのは良かったです。シュノーケリングの時にはサンゴのくぼみで休んでいたウミガメがいて、息つぎに浮上して来たところで甲羅にタッチすることができました。体長60cmはあろうかというミドリウミガメの甲羅にはフジツボが何個かついていて年齢を重ねていると貫禄がありました。

Amazing crew and couldn't have asked for anything else!!! Friendly and never overbearing, we saw 6 or 7 enormous turtles!!! Great drinks. Highly recommended!!

This excursion was our first snorkeling excursion in the Pacific Ocean, and it was our first excursion during our trip to O'ahu. The whole experience was outstanding. Veltra called us the day before to confirm the reservation and advise us where to meet the van and when. The driver from Kaimana Tours arrived within the allowed time period, and he was courteous and informative. He told us exactly what to expect when we arrived--including paying the $7.50 park admission fee (per person) completing the conservation education presentation (10-15 minutes, tops), and meeting him afterward (where and when). He passed around a chart of the types of sea life we would see in the bay. The view was breath-taking. The beach was beautiful. The staff were helpful and friendly. The snorkeling was great. Lifeguards were attentive--even using amplified sound at one point to caution some poor swimmers that they needed to move closer to the beach. Afterward, the driver met us when and where he had told us, and we were all on our way back to our hotels.

I highly recommend everyone to do this excursion! This was probably the highlight of my whole trip to O’ahu during 10/19-10/25. From the hospitality of the staff to the excursion activities itself, I would want to do this every time I come back!

I also met a gentleman (the one that provides entertainment during lunch) and he was making handmade bracelets with palm leaves. If any of the staff can help me out in getting in contact with him - because I recently lost my anklet he made when I came back to the mainland, that would be great!

Other than that, literally best time of my life!!

When we arrived at the harbor in Kaneohe Bay, we were hit by a torrential downpour and were worried about whether we could set out to sea, but it stopped after about 10 minutes and we were able to depart safely. The water level was a bit high that day, reaching up to our thighs at the shallowest point. Perhaps because of the rain, the water was cold and slightly murky, but we were able to enjoy the emerald green sea typical of a sandbar.

The hamburger for lunch was surprisingly delicious, and the staff were cheerful, creating a great atmosphere. During the sea turtle watching, we encountered not only sea turtles but also a rare manta ray, and while snorkeling, we were able to swim alongside the sea turtles. Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience.

カネオヘ湾の港に着いたときに土砂降りの雨に見舞われ海に出れるか不安でしたが、10分ほどで止み無事に出港。この日は少し水位が高めで一番浅くて太ももあたりでした。雨が降ったからか水が冷たく少し濁り気味でしたが、サンドバーらしいエメラルドグリーンの海を楽しむことが出来ました。
ランチのハンバーガーも予想以上に美味しく、スタッフも明るくて良い雰囲気で過ごせました。
海ガメウォッチングで海ガメはもちろんレアなマンタに遭遇し、シュノーケリングでは海ガメと一緒に泳げたりと、総合的にはとても満足度が高かったです。