All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

We enjoyed cruising from Kailua to the area near the sandbar on a catamaran. Although we didn't land on the sandbar, we had fun snorkeling and enjoyed free drinks and a barbecue (hamburgers) on board, which I liked. The boat was chartered for the number of reservations, and this time we set off with two boats. There happened to be many Japanese people, so one boat was filled to capacity with Japanese passengers. The languages spoken were English and Japanese. I wasn't sure if there were other languages, but the tourists were definitely from various countries. Everyone became friendly, taking photos together. The contrast between the steep mountains unique to Hawaii and the emerald-colored sea of the sandbar was beautiful, and I almost forgot to look for sea turtles, but the crew was quick to point them out. It was beautiful, pleasant, and fun. The leisurely afternoon course included only the cruise and snorkeling, with no exploration of Kailua town, but I was satisfied. I participated with my mother and child, wearing a tunic and hoodie over our swimsuits, and brought a beach towel, float, and sunscreen. They provided snorkeling sets and life jackets.

カイルアからカタマランクルーザーでサンドバー付近までクルージングを楽しみます。サンドバーへは上陸しませんが、スノーケリングを楽しみ船上ではフリードリンク、バーベキュー(ハンバーガー)を食べます、私は好き。予約者が乗れる分の船がチャーターされていて、今回は2挺で出発。たまたま日本人が多かったので、1挺は日本人で満タンになりました。言語は、英語と日本語の二言語です。他言語があったかどうかはわかりませんでしたが、ツーリストはとにかく多国籍でした。写真を撮りあったりしてみんな仲良しになります。ハワイ特有の切り立つ山の景色とサンドバーのエメラルド色の海のコントラストが美しく、ウミガメ探しを忘れてしまいそうですが、クルーが目敏く教えてくれます。美しく、気持ちよく、楽しかった。午後から出発するのんびりコースはクルーズとスノーケリングのみで、カイルア街の散策はナシですが、満足しました。母と子供で参加し、水着の上にチュニックとパーカーを羽織り、バスタオルと浮き輪とサンブロックを持って出掛けました。スノーケルセットとライフジャケットは貸してくれます。

We participated as a couple in our 50s. There were few Japanese people, and the explanations were in English, so our understanding was about 10-20%. But we had fun.

However, even though there were dolphins swimming, the explanations were long, so by the time we got into the water, the dolphins were gone, and we only got to snorkel for about 30-40 minutes.

The lunch was delicious. It included round-trip transportation to the point and free drinks (including alcohol).

Since we couldn't swim with the dolphins, the cost performance was not great.

50代夫婦で参加しました。
日本人が少なく、説明は英語だったので
理解度は10～20%くらい？
でも楽しかったです。

ただ、イルカが泳いでいても説明が長かった
ので、海に入った時には、イルカもいなくなって
いて、30～40分シュノーケリングしていただけ
でした。

ランチは美味しかったです。
ポイントまでの往復、フリードリンク(アルコ
ール含む)でした。

イルカと泳げなかったので、コスパは、いまいち
ですね。

I got to see colorful fish, and at the end of the tour, I even met a sea turtle. It swam right towards me, so I could see its face perfectly. It had such cute eyes. Thank you, Chieko, for working hard to find the spot with the sea turtles! Mr. Dan took many underwater photos for us, which will be great memories.

It was a very busy schedule with a morning tour and returning home in the afternoon, but I was picked up separately from the other participants and was able to return to the hotel earlier than planned. I really appreciated that consideration.

It was a wonderful experience to wrap up the trip. My whole family was very satisfied. Mahalo!

色とりどりのお魚と、ツアーの最後にはウミガメにも会えました。
こちらに向かって泳いできたので、ばっちりお顔が見えました。かわいい目をしていました。
ウミガメのいるポイントを一生懸命探してくれたチエコさん、ありがとう~(^o^)
ダン先生にはたくさんの水中写真を撮っていただきました。いい記念になります。
午前のツアーで、午後には帰国という大変あわただしいスケジュールでしたが、他の参加者とは別の車で送迎していただき、予定よりも早くホテルに戻ることができました。ご配慮、ありがたかったです~~m(_ _)m
旅の最後を締めくくる素敵な体験でした。家族全員、大満足でした。マハロ！

From the hotel transfer to snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, I appreciated all the thoughtful arrangements, which allowed us to participate with joy and peace of mind. They mentioned that the route changes depending on the sea conditions, and that day we encountered a sea turtle right as we entered the water! We were really lucky. I think it would have been difficult to encounter one without a guide.

We travel as a family to various places, but without a doubt, this experience will remain in everyone's memory for a long time. Thank you both!

ホテルの送迎からシュノーケリングでハナウマベイホテルの送迎からシュノーケリングでのハナウマベイ横断まで、いろいろ気配りいただき、楽しく安心して参加できました。その日の海のコンディションによってルートを変えるとのことで、その日は海に入っていきなりウミガメに遭遇！本当にラッキーでしたね。ガイドなしで自分たちだけだったら出逢うのは難しいと思いました。

家族旅行でいろいろなところに行きますが、間違いなくこの経験はみんなの記憶にずっと残るものになるでしょう。お二人ともありがとうございました！

For those who want to experience the sandbar, which is often featured on television, I recommend it because the time is only in the morning and the price is reasonable. There were many participants, with two buses and two boats operating.

Before heading to the sandbar, we looked for sea turtles. We were able to see about five or six, but they only come up for air briefly, making it difficult to take photos. After seeing the turtles, we went to the sandbar.

On the day we went, the water was up to our knees, and there were some complaints. It seems that the relaxing setup with chairs, as seen on TV, is quite rare. After the photo session at the sandbar (the staff takes the pictures), we went snorkeling.

We walked to the point where the sandbar suddenly gets deep, which took about 5 to 10 minutes. I got stung by a jellyfish during that time. The staff had warned us to be careful. The jellyfish were small, so it was quite difficult to spot them if you weren't paying attention.

A tip to avoid getting stung by jellyfish: don't walk at the front! I was at the front and got stung. It hurts quite a bit; it's a prickly pain, and since jellyfish tentacles are long, the pain can be quite widespread. After being stung, it turns into a small bump, and the mark lasts for a few days. For children, it might be a bit challenging as they might scratch it. Please be careful.

Since many people participate in snorkeling, the water can be murky and visibility is poor. The staff was feeding the fish with bread to attract them. After the activity, they ask for tips, but it’s not mandatory, so quite a few people didn’t give any. The staff were cheerful and had a good vibe.

テレビでもよく取り上げられるサンドバーに一度は行ってみたい人には、時間も午前中だけだし、値段も手頃なのでオススメです。
多数の参加者で、バス２台、舟２隻の運行でした。
サンドバーに行く前に海がめを探します。５～６匹は見れましたが、息継ぎする瞬間だけ頭を上げるので、写真に残すのは難しいです。カメを見た後にサンドバーに行きます。
私たちが行った日は、海水は膝上ぐらいで、クレームを言っている人も居ました。テレビで見たような、椅子を出してくつろげるような状態は、めったに無いそうです。
サンドバーで写真撮影タイム（スタッフの人が撮ってくれます）が終わったら、シュノーケリングです。
シュノーケリングはサンドバーの急に深くなるポイントまで歩きます。５～10分程度です。
私はその時にくらげに刺されました。スタッフの人も注意を促してましたが。小さいクラゲですので、よほど注意していないと見つけるのは困難です。
クラゲに刺されないコツ！　先頭を歩かない！先頭を泳がない！私は先頭を歩いていて刺されました。
さされると、結構痛いですね。チクチクした痛みですが、クラゲの足が長いので、結構広範囲に痛いです。さされた後は小さいイボになり、数日は後が残ります。子供だと掻いてしまったり、少し大変かも知れません。お気をつけ下さい。
シュノーケリングはたくさんの人が参加するので。濁っていてよく見えません。スタッフの人がパン？を与えて魚を寄せていました。
終わったらチップをお願いされます。強要はされないので、入れない人も結構いました。
スタッフの方は明るくてよい感じでした。

I was lucky enough to encounter four sea turtles while traveling by boat. I've seen sea turtles on the beach before, but it was my first time seeing them swimming gracefully in the ocean. I also had an early encounter with dolphins and experienced how they gather in such large numbers.

The staff was energetic and worked hard to boost the participants' spirits from early in the morning, creating a fun atmosphere throughout the tour. It felt great to see the effort put into making the entire tour enjoyable, not just focusing on the main purpose of seeing dolphins, but also ensuring a pleasant experience from the bus ride to the end of the tour.

I want to go again! I'm also curious about the manta ray tour. Maybe next year?

運が良かったのか、船で移動中にウミガメ４頭に遭遇できました。
浜にいるウミガメは見たことありますが、悠々と海を泳いでいるウミガメを見たのは初めてでした。
イルカ達にも早々と遭遇でき、こんなにたくさんの数で群れを成すのだと体感できました
また、スタッフの方達も早朝から参加者のテンションをあげるよう、元気に盛り上げて頂けてツアー全体が楽しい雰囲気で実行できました。
これは、イルカという主目的だけでなく、ツアーバスの乗車から終わりまでのツア－全体の運営を気持ちよくしようという努力が感じられ、気持ちよかったです。
また行きたい！！　マンタツアーも気になりますね。また来年かな？

The weather was nice, but as I researched beforehand, the sandbar had water up to my waist. If you don't like what you find in your research, it's better not to participate. The snorkeling at the coral reef was great. You can't get there without a boat. On the day, there were currents, and the guide said, "Think of it as training and do your best," which was funny. I went into the sea with a water camera and holding my child. Although I was wearing a life jacket, I felt like I was going to be overwhelmed by my child clinging to me. It became a great memory. The guide was also very nice and I recommend it. I will repeat this experience.

天気は良かったですがサンドバーは事前に調べた通りで腰まで水がありました。
事前に調べて気に入らない方は参加しない方が良いですね。
サンゴ礁でのスノーケリングが良かったです。船でなければこれません。
当日は海流がありガイドさんが”特訓だと思ってがんばってください”とｗ。
水中カメラと子供を抱えて海へ。救命胴衣を着けていますが、
私にしがみつき登り上がる子供に殺されると思いましたｗ。いい思い出になりました。
ガイドさんも感じが良くおすすめです。リピートします。

I thought I could have malasadas for breakfast, so I skipped breakfast, but I couldn't eat anything until lunch. What happened to the malasada photos from the past? I got to see dolphins, but since I jumped in with a five-year-old, it was quite exhausting to swim towards the dolphins. I couldn't keep up with the group at all and was struggling. Unfortunately, I couldn't see them while swimming. As a result, I ran out of energy to enjoy the marine activities, and the wait for the other participants' marine activities was long, which made me feel seasick halfway through, and it was quite tough. It seemed there were a few people who also got seasick. In the midst of all this, I was happy that the Japanese female staff member took great care of us.

朝マラサダが食べられると思い、朝ごはん抜きで来てしまったが、昼まで何も食べられなかった。過去のマラサダの写真は何だったのか？イルカには会えたが、私は５歳児と一緒に飛び込んだので、泳いでいるイルカの方に行くのはかなり体力消耗。集団に全然追いつけなくて必死だった。残念ながら泳ぎながら見ることは叶わなかった。なので、マリンアクティビティを楽しむ体力がなくなってしまい、他の参加者のマリンアクティビティ待ちが長くて、途中から船酔いしてしまい、かなりきつかった。船酔い組は何人かいたよう。そんななかで、日本人女子スタッフさんは甲斐甲斐しくお世話してくれて嬉しかったです。

I participated with my elementary and high school sons as a family. Shortly after boarding the boat, we were told that dolphins were nearby. We tried twice and were able to see many dolphins. There was even a baby dolphin in the pod, which was adorable. Later, we moved to a different spot for snorkeling where we saw sea turtles and various fish, and the kids were very excited. The cheeseburger we had on the boat was very delicious. It was a thoroughly satisfying tour.

小学生と高校生の息子達を連れて家族で参加しました。船に乗って間も無くイルカが近くにいるとの事。2回トライしてたくさんのイルカを見る事が出来ました。群れの中に赤ちゃんイルカもいて可愛いかったです。その後場所を変えてのシュノーケルではウミガメやお魚たちも見られたし、子供達も大興奮でした。船の上で食べたチーズバーガーがとても美味しかったです。大満足のツアーでした。

It was my first time at the sandbar! Depending on the season, I think, but I couldn't stand in the middle of the ocean as I had imagined... I was submerged up to my waist, and it was quite cold. However, the sea was very beautiful, and I was able to see turtles up close, and the snacks were delicious and satisfying! I would like to try again next time! (*^ω^*)

初めてのサンドバーでした！時季にもよると思うんですが、想像していたような海の真ん中に立てることはなかったです…。腰くらいまで浸る状態で、結構寒かったです。でも、海はとっても綺麗でしたし、カメも近くで見ることができましたし、軽食も美味しく満足できました！次回再チャレンジしたいと思います(*^ω^*)

Was a lot of fun - saw so many turtles and the people that ran it were very nice and super helpful.

Waikiki Beach is beautiful, but the Heaven's Sea Sandbar had even more stunning waters and a sense of openness that was amazing!! I was very satisfied to see so many sea turtles!

ワイキキビーチも綺麗ですが、天国の海サンドバーはさらに綺麗な海と開放感で最高でした！！
ウミガメもたくさん観れて大満足でした！

Best crew and cruise, they took me care of me when I realized I wasn't the strongest swimmer in the open ocean. They showed me the turtles.

The dolphins swirled around us. We also got to see the baby dolphins spinning on the surface, and the turtles were leisurely swimming, which was very enjoyable. The staff's enthusiasm and energy were evident, making it a great tour. It's doable with toddlers if you put in the effort, but I left my 5-year-old with my wife and came alone. I highly recommend it.

イルカがぐるぐると回ってくれました。赤ちゃんイルカの水面スピンも見れ、亀ものんびりしていてとても楽しかったです。スタッフの盛り上げと情熱が伝わってきてよいツアーだと思います。幼児連れは頑張ればできますが私は5歳児を家内に預けて一人来ました。お勧めです。

The total activity time was short. Additionally, the snorkeling felt less free, and because there were many participants, we had to swim in a line in a designated area. We received annoying comments like "keep your distance from the person in front" and "swim faster," which made it frustrating. The sandbar itself was a valuable experience, but overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression. I won't be doing this again.

トータルのアクティビティ時間は短い。また、シュノーケリングは、自由な感じか少なく、参加者も多いせいか、決まったエリアを列で泳がなければならず、前の人と距離を開けろだの、早く泳げだの、どうにもならない煽りをうける。サンドバー自体は貴重な体験だったが、総じて印象には残っていない。2度目はない。

The ocean and sandbar were great, but the guide was very friendly, kind, appropriate, and fun, making me feel glad to have participated in this tour. I think it would have been nice to have a waterproof camera, but I understand that any water damage would be my own responsibility.

海やサンドバーも良かったですが、ガイドさんがとてもフレンドリーで親切で適切で楽しくて、このツアーに参加して良かったと思いました。持ち物に、防水カメラただし水没は自己責任で、とあればなと思いました。

Amazing! Saw 20+ sharks and got within inches of them. (90% were sand bar sharks with 2 hammerheads sprinkled in there). Definitely coming back!

The sea was very beautiful, and it was the best. The instructor was also very kind. I was lucky to see a sea turtle. However, there were waves, and the visibility wasn't great, so I deducted one star. I would like to participate again.

とてもキレイな海で、最高でした。
インストラクターの方もとても親切です。ウミガメにも会うことができてラッキー。
ただ、波があって透明度がイマイチだったので、星一つマイナスにしました。
また参加したいです。

Had so much fun, felt safe and loved being serenaded... definitely will go again and on a weekend when adult beverages are permitted : )

We were blessed with beautiful weather and had the chance to see many dolphins. We were also very satisfied to see a sea turtle right in front of us. I participated with my two elementary school children, and the staff were kind and made it enjoyable for us.

晴天に恵まれて、たくさんのイルカと出会えました。また、すぐ目の前でウミガメも見られて大変満足しました。小学生の子供2人と一緒に参加しましたが、スタッフさんも優しく接してくれて楽しんだようでした。

Very fun and friendly crew. Had a great time. Would do it over again

We participated as a family!

We decided on the day whether to rent wetsuits. (I think it was around $10 for the kids...)

I was told that there might be jellyfish and it could get cold, so we rented wetsuits only for the kids.

Most of the other customers rented wetsuits as well.

In August, I, as an adult, was fine with just a swimsuit and was okay being bare-chested.

As soon as we spotted dolphins in the wild, we jumped off the boat one by one!

However...

During our last jump, all we could see underwater were the feet and bubbles of the participants who jumped in before us.

Those who jumped in earlier seemed to see something in the water, but...

With limited time, we only had two chances to see the dolphins.

Both times, we caught a glimpse of the dolphins from the boat, but we couldn't see them at all underwater.

The staff cheerfully said something like, "We got to be with the dolphins today!"

But we couldn't see them underwater.

The image of swimming with dolphins is only partially true, so don't get your hopes up.

However, we were excited to see sea turtles up close in the water.

For those whose main goal is to see dolphins, since we are going to see wild dolphins, we can't guarantee you'll see them underwater, but the sea is beautiful, so it's fun!

家族で参加しました！

ウェットスーツを借りるかを
当日決めることになります。
（子供が10ドル位だったような、、、）

クラゲや寒くなると思います。
と言われ、
子供だけにウェットスーツをレンタル。

他のお客さんたちは
かなりの確率で皆さんレンタルしてました。

8月参加で、
大人の私は水着のみで
上半身ハダカでも大丈夫でした。

自然のイルカが見えたら
直ぐに船から
順番に飛び込みました！

ですが、、、。

私たちは
最後の飛び込みで、
海の中は
先に飛び込んだ参加者さんの
足と泡しかみえません。

先に飛び込んだ方は
海のなかみえたようでしたが、、、。

限られた時間だけに
イルカを見れるチャンスは
2回のみ。

2回とも
イルカは船の上から一瞬みえましたが、
海の中では全く見れませんでした。

スタッフの方は
「今日もイルカと一緒になれました！」

みたいに
明るく決め込んだセリフを
投げ込みましたが、

海の中で見えてないし。

イメージは
イルカと一緒に泳げる！みたいなものは
一部しか
ありませんので期待しないでください。

しかし
ウミガメのポイントは

海中間近で見れるので
テンションあがりました。

イルカがメインの方は

自然の野生のイルカを
見に行くので
海中で確実とは言えませんですが

海がキレイだから
楽しいですよ

The sea was beautiful, and I was quite satisfied to see some small sea turtles. Although it was the end of August, I felt cold after getting out of the water, and I was told to board the bus while still in my wet swimsuit, so I recommend bringing extra towels and a jacket.

海も綺麗で、小さくですがウミガメも見えてかなり満足でした。8月終わりでしたが海から上がったあとは体が冷えて寒く、帰りのバスも濡れた水着のままで乗車してくださいとのことだったので、タオルや上着を多めに持っていくことをおすすめします。

I only saw a dolphin for a moment, and I didn't get to meet any turtles at the snorkeling spot... what a shame! I guess it's just the nature of dealing with wild animals. I'll try again for a revenge trip! I'm grateful for the cheerful staff and their thoughtfulness♪

イルカは一瞬みれただけ、シュノーケルスポットはカメに会えず…残念！野生の生き物相手なのでしょうがない。またリベンジします！ スタッフの皆様の陽気と心づかいに感謝です♪

I participated for the first time. The weather was great, and it was a wonderful tour that left me very satisfied. The guide's entertaining talk was also one of the highlights. It became a great memory.

初めて参加しました。お天気にも恵まれとても素敵なツアーで大満足でした。ガイドさんの楽しいトークも楽しみのひとつです。良い思い出になりました。

This time, it may have been a coincidence, but the guide was a Japanese resident of Hawaii or someone of mixed Japanese heritage, so communication in Japanese was naturally easy. I felt very comfortable enjoying the experience with information and casual conversations unique to living in Hawaii. Since all the staff were mothers, it was also reassuring for those with children, and there were many pleasant moments thanks to their thoughtful care. I definitely want to go again, perhaps during low tide. I look forward to it!

今回はたまたま、かも知れませんがガイドさんが
みんなハワイ在住の日本人または日本人とのハーフの方たちで、日本語は当然通じるし、ハワイ在住ならではの情報や世間話しなど、とても安心して楽しめました。全スタッフさんがママさんだったので、
子供連れでも安心で、ママさんならではの気遣いなど、うれしい場面が多かったですね。
ぜひまた、干潮の時にでも、行きたいと思いました。その際はよろしくお願いします。

I was able to properly meet the dolphins. The guide was very powerful and led us right to where the dolphins were. My daughter participated as well and managed to keep up. It’s quite hard, so I think it would be tough if you don’t get a good night's sleep the night before.

イルカにきちんと会えました。
ガイドさんがとってもパワフルで、しっかりイルカのいるところへ導いてくれました。
娘も参加して、なんとかついていけました。
結構ハードなので、前日しっかり睡眠とらないと大変だと思います。

I was really glad to see dolphins up close. It was considerate of them to continue until everyone could see, especially for those who missed out. The crew was also very lively and it was a lot of fun.

イルカが間近で見られて本当に良かったです。
見られなかった人がいたら全員見れるまでずっと続けてくれるので良心的でした。
クルーの方々もノリノリで楽しかったです。

I was imagining more sandy beaches, but the sea was beautiful, the weather was nice, and the young staff members were energetic and provided enjoyable explanations, which was great. I also enjoyed the freshly grilled hamburgers.

もっと砂浜を想像してたのですが、
海はきれいだし、天気もよく、若いスタッフの方々が、元気で、説明も楽しく、良かったです
焼きたてのハンバーグも美味しくいただきました。

My stay at the Kahala Hotel was an early start with a 5 AM pickup, but it turned out to be a truly wonderful memory. The guide, Takao, provided a very clear and persuasive tour, which added a great "flavor" to the experience. As a snorkeling beginner in my fifties, I initially struggled to keep up with everyone in search of dolphins, but the support from the staff was very reassuring. Eventually, I got the hang of it and was able to meet the dolphins and sea turtles, which felt amazing. If I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate in this tour.

カハラホテル滞在であり、5時ピックアップと早起きでしたが、大変素晴らしい思い出となりました。ガイドのＴＡＫＡＯさんの大変わかりやすく説得力のあるガイドもツアーのよき「味付け」となっていました。シュノーケリング初心者のアラフィフであり、最初はなかなか慣れずにイルカを求めてあっちこっちに皆さんについていくのが大変でしたが、スタッフのサポートもあり、大変心強かったです。そのうちに慣れてきてイルカさんやウミガメさんにも無事合えて、大変気持ちよかったです。またハワイに行けたら、必ず参加したいと思います。