All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

Had a fantastic day. We got really close to a family of hump back whales and some dolphins as well. The crew were so nice and friendly made us feel really welcome. This was our second time on the Kai Oli Oli. We had such a good time the first time, this time we bought our family along for the experience.Well worth it!!

I participated with my parents, siblings, and niece, a total of six people. My mother said her body hurts when it gets cold, so she didn't leave the boat, but the staff were very considerate, and it seems she enjoyed herself. My niece, father (80 years old), husband, and brother were having fun playing beach volleyball. It was my first experience to see how shallow the sea gets in the middle. We also saw a lot of sea turtles, which were adorable. The snorkeling afterward was in unexpectedly deep water, and it felt a bit cold when we returned to the boat. My niece seemed to really enjoy snorkeling and apparently saw some turtles too; she complained that the time was too short, but for us, it was enough. Haha. Anyway, it was a very fun tour. At the end, the main Japanese staff made a comment that seemed to ask everyone for tips (though it was said in a cheerful way), which felt a bit excessive. Since it seemed everyone gave something, it might have been quite a substantial amount.

両親と、兄弟、姪っ子を連れて6名で参加しました。
母は、冷えると体が痛いといって、ボートから離れませんでしたが、スタッフのみなさんが気遣ってくれて、楽しめたようです。
姪っ子や、父（80歳）夫、弟は、ビーチバレーに興じていました。
海の真ん中が、あんなに浅瀬になるなんて、初めての体験でした。
ウミガメもたくさんみられて、かわいかったです。その後のシュノーケルは、思いのほか深い海で、ボートに戻ると、ちょっと寒かった。
姪っ子は、シュノーケルがとても気に入った様子で、亀もみられたらしく、時間が短すぎ～とぼやいてましたが、われわれにとっては、十分です。笑
とにかく、とても楽しいツアーでした。
最後に、メインの日本人のスタッフが、みんなにチップをせがむような話（明るい言い方でしたが）をしたのは、ちょっと行き過ぎな感じがありました。全員渡してたっぽいので、相当な金額なのではないでしょうか。

Unfortunately, the weather on the day I participated was cloudy. However, the brightness of the staff members was the best, as if they could blow away the cloudy sky. They were also very considerate towards the baby I was with, which was a great help.

残念ながら、参加した日の天気が曇天。しかし、そんな曇った空を吹き飛ばしてくれるようなスタッフの方々の明るさが、最高でした。同行した赤ちゃんにも凄く気を使ってくださり、助かりました。

I participated in the half-day course. The leader was also Japanese and a very friendly and interesting person, so I had a great time. For those who wanted to go snorkeling, it was an option, and I was glad I participated because I got to see a lot of fish. The sandwiches were delicious! On the way back, I didn't change and wore my clothes for the long bus ride, so it was cold. I thought it would have been better if they had provided bath towels.

半日コースで参加しました。
リーダーの方も日本人でとても気さくな面白い人だったので楽しく過ごせました。
シュノケーリングもしたい人は参加とゆう形だったのですが、魚もたくさん見れて参加して良かったです。サンドイッチも美味しかった！帰りは着替えせずそのまま服を着て長時間のバスだったので寒かったです。バスタオルを用意してくれていたらもっと良かったなと思いました。

My daughter went paddleboarding at Kailua Beach and she had an amazing instructor ( Kelea ) It was my daughter's first time trying this out and I could not have asked for a better person to instruct her! Thank you so much for your patience and wonderful attitude. Kailua Beach is a must go to beach, absolutely breathtaking!

It's my best memory from Hawaii. The ocean was beautiful and moving. I was able to see sea turtles and manta rays. Snorkeling was also fun. My sons, aged 7 and 10, participated and were very satisfied. I want to go again! The Japanese staff were very kind, and everyone else was also very friendly.

ハワイ一番の思い出です。
とても海綺麗で感動。
ウミガメもマンタもみれまた。ｼｭﾉｹｰﾘﾝｸﾞも楽しかったです。
7歳と10歳の息子も参加しましたがとても満足していました。
また行きたいー
日本のお姉さんもとても優しく、他の方々もとても親切でした。

Did together with my son and had a blast. Make sure you are one of the first into the ocean when you start the snorkeling since the sea turtles will be scared away once the crowd hits. Managed to be third in and took 4K video of a huge turtle on the GoPro.

https://youtu.be/Gubpl17N1dE

The day we participated was not low tide, so unfortunately, it wasn't a complete sandbar, but the sea was very beautiful!
The crew members were all kind.
There were lots of turtles!
I would have been happy if the snorkeling time was a bit longer.

Oh, the snacks, the chips, were delicious!
Next time, I definitely want to see the sandbar.

私たちが参加した日は干潮ではなく、残念ながら完全なサンドバーではありませんでしたが、海はとても綺麗でした！
クルーの方はみんな親切。
亀さんいっぱいいました！
シュノーケルの時間がもう少し長かったら嬉しかったです。

あ、軽食のポテチが美味しかったです！
次こそは是非サンドバーをお目にかかりたい。

Really good trip and got to see turtles up close, highly recommend

It was really cold with low temperatures ><
However, the Japanese female crew member was very friendly and it was fun＼(^o^)／
I slightly regret not snorkeling because of the cold. I will go again!

気温が低くてめちゃめちゃ寒かったです><
でも、女の日本人のクルーの方がとても気さくな方で楽しかったです＼(^o^)／
寒くてシュノーケルをしなかったことが少し後悔でした。また行きます！

Amazing experience. Not only the sandber was so beautiful, but also we ware snorkeling with some turtles along with edge of the coral reef like dream time.

At first, I was a bit worried because it was cloudy, but it cleared up later and was really beautiful! There was a sea turtle that was very friendly with the staff and came really close to the boat; it was so cute!!

Recently, it seems that more people have been bothering sea turtles, and things have become stricter, which is unfortunate.

I thought snorkeling might be a little scary at first, but the moment I saw the underwater world, I completely forgot about my fears! You definitely should try it.

The staff were all fun, the scenery was amazing, and if I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.

By the way, it gets really cold after snorkeling, so it's better to have a thick bath towel and other things. You can borrow a blanket, but I think it's best to bring something that can get wet.

最初ちょっと曇ってるかなぁと不安でしたが途中から晴れてきて、とっても綺麗でした！海亀も、スタッフの方にとても慣れている子がいて、船のすごく近くに来てくれて、すっごくかわいかったです！！
最近海亀にイタズラしたりする人が増えて色々厳しくなったりしているようで、残念です。
シュノーケルも、最初ちょっと怖いかも！って思ってましたが、海の中をみたし瞬間全然気にならなくなりました！
絶対やったほうがいいです。
スタッフの方々もみな楽しくて、景色も最高だし、また今度ハワイに行けたら、参加したいと思いました。

ちなみに、シュノーケルの後はとっても寒くなるので、厚手のバスタオルとか諸々あった方がいいです。ブランケットは借りられますが、濡らしてもいい物を持って行ったほうがいいと思います。

It can be cold when you get back on the boat after swimming with the dolphins, depending on the season! Also, you shouldn't expect too much from the lunch burgers. That said, I had a great time and would love to go again!

季節によりますが、イルカと泳いだ後、船にあがったときは寒いです！
また、昼食のハンバーガーはあまり期待しないほうがよいです。
以上をふまえても、とても楽しく、また行きたいと思います！

The event that was supposed to be fun turned out differently... The kids got seasick. One dropped out before boarding. Just when we were about to snorkel in the sea, another one got seasick and dropped out. We participated as a group of four, but none of us could get into the water... We only saw dolphins from a distance... However, it seems that a large pod of dolphins came that day, and the other participants were happy. It seemed to be a bit tough for the kids who are not used to traveling.

楽しいはずのイベントが・・・子供たちがバスに酔い。乗船前に一人脱落。シュノーケルつけて海へ！って時に船酔いでもう一人脱落。4人で参加して一人も海に入れず・・・。イルカも遠まきにちょこっとみただけ・・・。
ただ、この日はイルカの大群が来ていたみたいで参加のみなさんは喜んでました。
旅慣れしてない子供にはちょっと厳しいツアーだったようです。

I was woken up early in the morning by a wake-up call, and my kids were grumpy as we bounced around on the bus for about an hour. We arrived on the West Coast and set sail with a high-energy instructor and a group of nice guys. To our surprise, we encountered a pod of dolphins just three minutes in, and we were instructed to jump in!

I thought the dolphins would be easy to spot in the clear water since they are large, but visibility was limited, and you couldn't tell they were nearby. Following the instruction to look down, I continued swimming and, sure enough, there was a pod of dolphins right below us! We enjoyed swimming with the dolphins for about ten minutes, wondering if it was really this easy to see them.

Next, we moved to the sea turtle point. There were so many fish that if you fed them, they would swarm around you. Those who wanted to have fun enjoyed marine sports while swimming and spotted sea turtles. It was moving to see them swimming leisurely, seemingly oblivious to the humans around.

I wanted my 5-year-old and 3-year-old to try swimming with the sea turtles, but since it was their first time swimming in the ocean, snorkeling was too much for them, and they quickly got back on the boat. Even from the boat, we could see dolphins swimming right below us and turtles occasionally popping their heads above the surface, making the boat ride itself a great memory. I hope they can practice swimming and try again.

A beautiful photographer was also on board, and she captured stunning photos for us (for an additional fee). Overall, I was very satisfied! However, since we are dealing with nature, there's no guarantee you'll see them, but this tour has a high probability of encounters.

早朝からモーニングコールで起こされ、子供も不機嫌なままバスで揺られること１時間ほど
西海岸に到着し、ハイテンションなインストラクターとナイスガイ軍団とともに出港　なんと３分でイルカの群れに遭遇し、飛び込め！の指示が！
イルカは大きいので澄んだ海の中ならすぐに見えるだろうと思いきや、やはり視界に限界があり、そばにいないとわからない　下を見て！の指示に従い泳ぎ続けると、たしかに真下にイルカのむ群れが！こんなにEasyに見られていいのかと思いながら１０分ほど皆でイルカとの遊泳を楽しみました。
さらに移動してウミガメポイントへ。ここは魚がたくさんいて餌をやろうものならそれこそ入れ食い状態。で、楽しみたい人たちはマリンスポーツを楽しみながら遊泳し、ウミガメ発見。人間など眼中にないかのごとく悠々と泳ぐさまに感動しました。
５歳と３歳のこどもがウミガメとの遊泳にチャレンジしてもらおうと思いましたがいかんせんまともに海で泳ぐのが初めてではシュノーケルは無理ですぐに船にあがってしまいました。船の上からでもま真下を泳ぐイルカやたまに顔を水面に出すカメを見ることができ、また、乗船自体もいい思い出になったようです。水泳の練習をして再チャレンジを期待したいところです。
船には美人カメラマンも乗船し、見事な写真の数々をデータにしてもらえました。（別料金）
全体として大満足！ただし、相手は自然なので必ずあえるとは限らないが、このツアーがかなりのか確率で会えるとのことです。

We had a fabulous time! The setting is largely responsible for this, but the people made it extra special. I liked that they had a separate English speaking catamaran. The staff on board were super friendly and very informative. Hamburgers were excellent. Ukelele entertainment was so nice and really added to the atmosphere. Thanks, Jenner! Sandbar was picturesque with the water oh, so warm! We saw LOTS of sea turtles. Snorkeling was great too. View of the coastline was amazing! Caution to the elderly: there is no air conditioning and bathrooms are difficult to access.

In a word, it was amazing! The area near the sandbar is a wonderful place that has been used for Hollywood movie shoots. The water is crystal clear and truly beautiful, and being able to anchor a boat there to go snorkeling, play volleyball, and watch sea turtles... such a precious experience is hard to come by. The hamburger lunch we had on the boat was also exceptional. The tour guides were all cheerful and friendly, making it a tour I would definitely want to join again. Even if you feel the tour is a bit pricey, it is absolutely worth the money. If you're unsure, I highly recommend it.

By the way, we were picked up around 9 AM at the Sheraton bus stop and rode the bus for about an hour (for some reason, we had to wait for a long time right after we started). After that, we headed for about 10 minutes by boat to reach the stunning sandbar. After enjoying some light snorkeling practice and volleyball at the sandbar, we moved to the next area (where we will watch sea turtles, and you can encounter so many of them!). We spent about an hour snorkeling over the coral reef (some areas are quite deep!). We dove from the boat and had fun playing with the tour guides as well. This snorkeling experience was a huge hit with my daughter and mother who joined me, and it became an unforgettable and precious experience. I now have more activities I want to participate in when I go to Hawaii!

一言で表すと最高！でした。
サンドバー付近はハリウッド映画のロケにも使用された素晴らしいエリアで、
海が透き通っていて本当に綺麗で、そんな場所に船を停めてシュノーケリングしたり、バレーしたりウミガメウォッチをしたり・・・あんな貴重な体験はなかなかできません。
船上で食べたハンバーガーランチもまた格別でした。
添乗員の方はみなさん陽気で気さくでまたぜひ参加したいと思えるツアーだと思います。
このツアーは少々高いと感じてもお金を払う価値は十分あります。
迷われているのならぜひともおすすめしたいです。
ちなみに、私たちは朝9時頃にシェラトンのバス停でピックアップしてもらい、バスで小一時間ほど揺られ（何故か出発してすぐの場所で長らく待機させられましたが・・・）そこから船で10分ほど向かった先に絶景のサンドバーが現れました。
サンドバーで軽くシュノーケリングの練習やバレーなどを楽しんだあと次のエリアに移動して（そこでウミガメウォッチをしますが、本当にたくさんのウミガメに出会えます！）
サンゴ礁の上を（深さのあるところはかなり深い）1時間ほどシュノーケリングして過ごします！
船からダイブしたりと、添乗員の方とも一緒になって遊んだり楽しみますww
このシュノーケリングが一緒に参加した娘や母にも大好評で忘れられない貴重な体験になったようです。
ハワイに行ったら必ず参加させてもらいたいアクティビティが増えました！！

It was cloudy at Sandbar, but when the sun peeked through the clouds, the cerulean blue sea looked absolutely beautiful. Truly stunning! The cloudy weather kept the sea temperature down, making it a bit chilly. Later, while having lunch with burgers, it started pouring rain, and I was shivering from the cold. After finishing my meal, I moved to see the sea turtles in the rain. I was thrilled to see many sea turtles and several manta rays at the same time! When we moved on to go snorkeling, I encountered a sea turtle swimming leisurely right in front of me! It was quite cold, but our guide, Gene, provided interesting commentary, making it the best tour where I could fully enjoy both the sea turtles and manta rays!

サンドバーでは曇りでしたが、雲の切れ間から日がさすと、セルリアンブルーの海がとても綺麗でした。本当に美しい！曇りで海水温が上がらず、少し冷たかったです。その後、お昼のバーガーを食べる時に土砂降りになり、寒さで震えました。食べ終わって雨の中、ウミガメを見に移動。たくさんのウミガメと同時に、何匹ものマンタを見ることが出来て大興奮でした。また移動してシュノーケリングに潜ると目の前にウミガメがゆったりと泳いでいるのに遭遇！大分と寒かったですが、ガイドのジーンさんの解説も面白く、ウミガメもマンタも満喫できた最高のツアーでした！

I went out with my brother and it was our first time going to the West Side. we absolutely loved it!

The vessel is brand new and it comfortably accommodates all guest. The crew is very knowledgeable and professional, after the safety briefing they served us a continental breakfast, with a nice variety of fresh fruits and cakes.

By the moment we left the harbor we could already see lots of wild Hawaiian dolphins swimming close to the boat. We were lucky enough to even spot 4 humpback whales, if you are visiting the Island during the winter months you will have big chances of seeing them also.

We've stopped at Makaha Caverns to snorkel. It's absolutely beautiful! The guide was swimming with us around the area and we surrounded by turtles and beautiful colorful fishes.

Lunch was served right after snorkel time, we could make our own sandwiches and choose from barbecue pork, tuna salad, deli meats, cheese, chips and pasta salad. Delicious!

It was a delightful morning, this snorkel tour was amazing! Definitely recommend Hawaii Nautical to everyone seeking for a good time in paradise!

My daughter told me about this tour when I was planing my trip to Hawaii. I booked it through hawaiiactivities.com website and I had no problems. They even called me one day prior to my activity to remind me of my pick up time and location.

The shuttle was there on time to pick me up and during the drive and took us the check-in location. After the safety briefing we started the tour.
The crew was really nice and informative. They are very professional and committed to provided us a unforgettable experience.

While waiting for our turn to go, we spend some time snorkeling and relaxing on the boat, Maunalua Bay is a paradise.

Once underwater you have a guide taking care of you during the whole time. It's so wonderful to see all the marine life coming right next to you, I saw dozens of colorful fishes and a lot of turtles.

The underwater scooter was for sure one of the coolest thing I have ever done.

Even my older child with pool experience and my second grader managed to keep up. A year later, they still haven't forgotten, so it seems like it will be a lifelong memory.

プール経験のある年長と小2のこどもも何とかついて行けました。1年たっても　忘れていないので一生の思い出になりそうです。

During the bus ride, they talked about various things related to Hawaii, so I wasn't bored at all. I only saw a few dolphins, but it was still quite fun. We moved by boat in search of dolphins → spotted dolphins and jumped into the sea → chased and swam after the dolphins!! → moved by boat again → jumped into the sea and swam!! It was quite physically demanding with all that repetition.

バスの移動中から色々とハワイのことをお話してくださったりして退屈しませんでした。イルカはボチボチくらいしか見れませんでしたけど、まぁまぁ楽しかったです。船でイルカを求めて移動→イルカ発見で海へ→ひたすらイルカを追いかけ泳ぐ!!→また船で移動→海へ飛び込み泳ぐ!!の繰り返しで結構、体力的にしんどいです。

I experienced it on April 2nd. It was disappointing that the water level at the sandbar rose to knee height and there was no sandy area, but I was amazed by the gradient of the ocean's color! During the sea turtle watching, I was able to see several turtles from a distance. We went snorkeling around a large coral table, but in some areas, there were only a few fish. When we moved, we encountered many fish, and two sea turtles appeared, swimming so close that we could almost touch them! They were incredibly cute, and quite big! If I followed them, it felt like they would take me to the Dragon Palace. There are also turtles resting under the coral, so it's worth looking closely for them! The burgers grilled on the boat were big and delicious! The staff were fun, and I was really glad to have taken this tour.

4/2に体験してきました。ｻﾝﾄﾞﾊﾞｰではひざ下まで水位が上がって砂地がなかったのが残念でしたが、海の色のｸﾞﾗﾃﾞｰｼｮﾝに感動！ウミガメｳｫｯﾁﾝｸﾞでは少し離れて何匹も見れました。ｼｭﾉｰｹﾘﾝｸﾞは大きな珊瑚ﾃｰﾌﾞﾙのまわりでしましたが、場所によっては魚が数匹しかおらず、移動してるとたくさんの魚と、そしてウミガメも二匹現れ触れるほどの近くで一緒に並んで泳ぎました！！
と～～ってもかわいかった、しかもbigサイズ！ついて行ったら竜宮城に連れて行かれそう。
珊瑚の下のほうで止まって休憩しているカメさんもいるので、よく探してみるといいですよ！
船で焼いてくれるバーガーもbigで美味しかった！スタッフも楽しい方たちで、このツアーで良かったです。

We participated with our 6-year-old and 1-year-old children. Our older child is not very good at swimming, so they were able to ride on a float and saw many dolphins! Both of us had a great experience ⭐️ We would love to participate again when we visit Hawaii!

うちは6才と1才の子供を連れての参加でした。
上の子は泳ぎが得意ではないので浮輪に乗せてもらい沢山のイルカを見たそうです！親子共に良い体験させてもらいました⭐️またハワイに行った折には参加したいです‼︎

It was unfortunately a slightly chilly and cloudy day. We took a shuttle van to the marina where the boats were. We split into two boats and headed out a bit to search for turtles. After that, we took some photos at the sandbar, but unfortunately, due to the weather, it didn't match the image of the bright white sandy beach I had in mind. However, during the snorkeling, we were able to see coral and turtles up close. I definitely want to participate again in the summer.

あいにくの少し肌寒い曇り空の日でした。
送迎のバンで船のあるマリーナへ。
2つの船に分かれて乗船し少し沖へ出て、しばらく亀さん探し。
その後サンドバーで写真を撮ったりしましたが、お天気のせいかイメージしていた青白い砂浜とはいかず残念…。
その後のシュノーケリングでは珊瑚や亀を真近で見ることができました。
次回は夏の時期にぜひ参加してみたいです。

The weather was bad, the water was cold, and it was really chilly. However, I was grateful to be able to borrow a wetsuit! The staff were kind and fun, and it became a really great memory! I took motion sickness medication just in case, but we arrived at the spot in about 15 minutes after the boat departed, so it was totally fine! Also, the food we had on the boat was super delicious! The meat was tender! It was great to see sea turtles up close like that! Next time, I want to try again when the weather is nice!!!!

天気が悪く水が冷たくてとっても寒かったです涙。けれどウェットスーツを貸してもらえたので有り難かったです！スタッフの方も優しくて楽しくて、とてもいい思い出になりました！酔い止めも念のため飲んで行きましたが、船が出発してから１５分くらいで直ぐスポットに到着したので全然大丈夫でした！あと最後船の上で食べるご飯もとーーーーってもおいしかったです！お肉が柔らかかった！こんなに身近で海亀を見れたのもよかったです！今度は天気がいい時にリベンジしたい！！！！

The 4 of us had a great time! We have 2 14 year old boys with us. They saw turtles, large ones, fish, etc. The guys on the catamaran were really nice; a really fun cruise. My son wants to go again; we'll see.

I participated with my sixth-grade daughter at the end of March. The staff were fun and really nice, and the lunch they prepared on the boat was delicious. Yukiko took the best family photos for us.

Even though it was my first time snorkeling, thanks to the life jacket and fins, I was able to enjoy it despite not being a strong swimmer. Swimming with the fish and sea turtles was amazing.

From the boat, we were also able to see the rare manta ray cyclone.

However, it was really cold! Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy with strong winds. My wet body from practicing snorkeling at the sandbar got colder and colder on the boat, and even with a towel wrapped around me and a jacket on, I couldn't stop shivering. I wanted to do more snorkeling, but it was too cold, so we cut it short. My daughter ended up with a high fever at night, and we had to rush to the ER, experiencing both heaven and hell.

Even though it was hot in Waikiki, the temperature around the sandbar was quite different, so don't let your guard down.

When the weather is bad, I recommend not getting wet until the actual snorkeling and making sure to bring dry clothes. It might not be necessary if it's hot, but staying wet will continue to sap your body heat even on the bus ride back.

As an additional note, definitely get overseas insurance, and if symptoms are severe (especially for children), let's take them to the ER instead of using Doctor on Call (the worst!).

3/末に小6の娘と一緒に参加しました。スタッフは楽しくてとっても良い人たちだし、船上で作ってくれるランチはおいしかった。ユキコさんが最高の家族写真を撮ってくれました。
初めてのシュノーケリングでも、ライフジャケットとフィンのおかげで、泳ぎが苦手な私でも楽しめました。魚やウミガメと一緒に泳げたのは最高です。
船上からは、珍しいマンタサイクロンも見ることができました。

が、とにかく寒かった！あいにくの曇天と強風。サンドバーでシュノーケリングの練習のため濡れた体が、風をうける船上でどんどんひえて、タオルを巻いても上着を着ても震えがとまらず、本番のシュノーケリングも、もっとしたかったけど寒くて途中で切り上げました。
娘が夜高熱をだして、ＥＲに駆け込む羽目になり、天国と地獄、両方の気分を味わいました。
ワイキキは暑くてもサンドバーの辺りは気温がだいぶ違ったので、油断しないこと。

天気が悪い時は、本番までは体を濡らさないことと、乾いた着替えはちゃんと持つことを勧めます。暑ければ不要なんでしょうが、濡れたままだと帰りのバスでもどんどん体温奪われます。
さらに余談ですが海外保険は絶対入っておくことと、症状が重い時は（特に子供）ドクターオンコール(最悪！）ではなくＥＲにつれていきましょう。

It was a tour I had wanted to try for a long time. The sandbar was underwater, but a large sea turtle welcomed us. We were able to enjoy paddle surfing and snorkeling, and had a great time. The illustration of the shuttle bus is really cute!

以前から行ってみたいと思っていたツアーでした。サンドバーは海の下でしたが、大きなウミガメが歓迎してくれました。パドルサーフィンやシュノーケリングもでき、楽しいひとときを過ごすことができました。送迎のバスのイラストがとってもかわいいです！

HANDS DOWN THE BEST OF ALL OF THE EXCURSIONS WE DID. THE TOUR GUIDES WERE AWESOME AND FUN. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE AND WOULD DO IT AGAIN.