All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

I participated because I heard there would be dolphins and SUP.
...There were dolphins, but the sea was murky, so I couldn't see them well (tears).
Moreover, SUP was canceled due to the poor sea conditions.
I was fine, but there were many people on their honeymoon, and it was quite unfortunate to see that a significant number of them were getting seasick.
There were also people from Dolphin Junior High nearby, and it seemed that the first discoverer was from Dolphin Junior High, so they were able to enjoy the experience much closer and for a longer time than we could.

イルカとSUPもあるというので参加しました。
・・・がいるにはいましたが、海が濁っていてよく見えない（涙）
おまけに海の状態が悪いからとSUPは中止。
私は何ともありませんでしたが、
ハネムーンで来ていた方が多く、
かなりの確率で船酔いしていたのが見ていて気の毒でした。
近くにイルカ中学の方達もいたのですが、
第一発見者の方がイルカ中学の方で、
私達よりは、はるかに近く時間もたっぷりと堪能できたようです。

I participated with four friends! The staff were very cheerful and fun, the freshly baked hamburgers were delicious, and we had a wonderful experience with the amazing ocean! I think a light jacket is essential since the weather can change quickly.

友人4人と参加しました！とても明るくて楽しいスタッフさんや、焼きたての美味しいハンバーガー、そして素晴らしい海を体験できて大満足です！天候が変わりやすいので羽織りものは必須だと思います。

I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles up close! It was truly moving. They were really close, almost within reach. I want to go again.

イルカもウミガメもこれでもかといくぐらい観れました!!
感動します。
ホント触れそうな距離にいます。
また行きたいです。

I think this is the best company to visit Sandbar! If you would like to visit Sandbar, you should choose this company!

I think This is the best company to visit Sandbar!
If you would like to visit Sandbar,You sould choose this company!

I would strongly recommend organization for doing a sail and snorkel activity.
The crew was informative, very helpful, and made the afternoon totally enjoyable.
Aftersnorkeling there was a report of a whale and that had just calved. The crew took us to the area where the whale was sighted and we, too, were able to see multiple sightings of the whale.

The weather was truly wonderful!
I was able to see a large group of dolphins up close!
I also saw whales and sea turtles!
The waves were strong, so we couldn't do any marine sports, but we were able to snorkel a lot, and the fish were really beautiful!
The boat swayed a lot, so it's better to take motion sickness medication! The guide really made it an unforgettable experience!!!

天気に恵まれてほんとに素晴らしかったです！
イルカの大群が真近でみれました！
クジラもみれたしウミガメめみれました！
波がつよく、マリンスポーツはできなかったけどシュノーケリングたくさん出来て魚たちがほんとに綺麗でした！
船はすごく揺れるので酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いです！ガイドさんが盛り上げてくれてほんとに最高の思い出になりました！！！

I participated in an activity with friends for my first trip to Hawaii! After checking online reviews, I enrolled in Dolphin University.

Since it was an early morning, it was definitely a good decision to avoid the day after I arrived! On the bus, there were mostly safety instructions, and I was a bit worried if it would really be fun...

But starting from the malasada, I gradually felt more refreshed, and once we got on the boat, my excitement was through the roof!

We even got to see a mother and baby whale, which was truly moving for everyone! After that, we swam with dolphins and even encountered a sea turtle.

You should be cautious about your stamina and seasickness, but I think it's a tour I can recommend!

初ハワイで友達と何かアクティビティーに参加しよう！ということでネットの評判を見てイルカ大学へ入学しました♪

朝はやいので、着いた日の次の日は避けて正解でした！バスの中では注意事項などばかりでほんとに楽しいかなぁ〜って少し不安に…

でもマラサダあたりからだんだん頭もスッキリしてきて、船に乗ってからはテンションめっちゃあがること間違いなしです笑

さらにクジラの親子に会えたのでみんなで感動‼︎ その後もイルカとも泳げましたし、ウミガメにも会えました♪

体力と船酔いには注意ですが、おすすめできるツアーだと思います！

The sandbar unfortunately didn't have any sand, but I was able to enjoy myself in water that was about ankle-deep. I was able to see turtles swimming in the sea as well. Snorkeling was my first experience, and I was scared, so I could only do it for a short time, but I was able to see corals and fish. However, in the afternoon, clouds came out and it got cold, so I regretted not bringing more warm clothing. The staff were all friendly and nice people. Next time, I would like to go in spring or summer.

サンドバーは、残念ながら砂は出ていませんでしたが、足のくるぶしぐらいまでの深さで、
楽しく過ごすことができました。カメも普通に海を泳いていて見つけることができました。シュノーケリングは、初体験で怖かったので短時間しかできませんでしたが、サンゴも
魚も見ることができました。ただ午後になって雲が出てきて寒かったので、防寒着をもっと
持っていけばよかったと反省しました。スタッフはみんなフレンドリーでいい人達でした。
今度は、春か夏に行ってみたいです。

The options were excellent!
The crew on the boat was amazing!
The hamburgers were incredibly delicious!

I want to go again!
Next time, I want to walk on the sandbar that emerges from the water on a sunny day.

I made the best memories.
Thank you to all the crew members!

オプション内容は文句なし！
船のクルーも最高！
ハンバーガーは激ウマ！

また行きたい❗️
次は晴れた日に海面から出ているサンドバーを歩きたいな(￣^￣)ゞ

最高にいい思い出が出来ました。
クルーのみなさんありがとう(^^)

We took a catamaran ride as a couple in our 50s. The two handsome crew members didn't speak Japanese, but they were friendly and we managed with their broken English. My wife can't swim, but they provided life jackets and simple floaties, so there were no issues. Above all, the experience of swimming with sea turtles was invaluable. The free hamburgers they provided were also delicious. However, be careful as the meeting point is at the left end of Outrigger Beach facing the sea, and it was hard to find. There were no signs or anything.

50歳台の夫婦2人でカタマラン号に乗りました。
イケメンのクルー2人は日本語を話せませんが、フレンドリーで、片言の英語で何とかなります。妻は泳げませんが、救命胴衣をや簡単な浮き輪を貸してくれるので、問題ありませんでした。
なんといっても、ウミガメと一緒に泳げる体験は貴重です。無料でくれるハンバーガーも美味しかった。
ただ、集合場所がアウトリガーの浜の、海に向かって左端で、わかりにくかったので気を付けて。看板などはありません。

I felt安心 (at ease) participating since I had used it before. I didn't get seasick last time, but for some reason, despite taking motion sickness medication this time, I ended up feeling nauseous (+_+). However, I encountered a group of about 30 cute dolphins, and I saw plenty of turtles, so I was very satisfied! I want to go to Hawaii to swim with dolphins using Dolphin Academy again in the future☆ Next time, I will definitely take stronger motion sickness medication!

以前にも利用したことがあったので安心して参加しました。
以前はボートで酔わなかったのですが、酔い止め飲んだにも関わらず今回はなぜか酔ってしまいました(+_+)
でもかわいいイルカ30頭くらいの群れに遭遇できたし、
カメもいっぱい見れたので大満足！
今後もイルカ中学を利用してイルカと泳ぎにハワイに行きたいです☆
次回は強めの酔い止め必須で行きます！

It was a good experience, recommend wet suit, and don't go too early, and take lots of anti nausea...

Usually, I enjoy a free-spirited trip in Hawaii by renting a car, but this time I found driving a bit cumbersome, so I utilized various plans. This "sandbar tour" was one of them.

We enjoyed the beautiful water and friendly staff (especially the women, who provided attentive service that left a strong impression). We also got to see sea turtles!

There is just one disappointing point. For us in our 60s, January can be a bit chilly! Even the beautiful sea was only bearable for about 15 minutes. I recommend that those visiting during this time prepare for the cold. Other than that, I highly recommend it without any complaints.

普段、ハワイ旅行ではレンタカーを借りて勝手な旅を楽しみましたが
少し運転も億劫になったので、今回はいろいろなプランを利用しました。
この　「サンドバー　ツアー」　もその一つ。

綺麗な水、フレンドリーなスタッフ（特に女性が多くてきめ細かい接待
が印象的でした）で、サンドバーとスノーケリングを楽しみました。
海亀も見られましたよ！！

一つだけ、残念な点があります。
それは、６０歳代の我々にとってⅠ月は少し寒い　！！
せっかくの美しい海も　15分が限度でした。この時期に出向かれる方は
寒さ対策をお薦めします。
それ以外は、文句なく、お薦めです。

We participated as a family of four: a couple with a 12-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl. Since it was February 11, we rented wetsuits for the whole family. We started in shallow water to get a feel for things before moving to deeper areas. I think we swam quite a bit, and since our 7-year-old girl (who has snorkeling experience) was in the care of our guide, Chieko, we felt at ease. We were also able to see turtles. As mentioned, we only needed swimsuits, towels, a change of clothes, and minimal cash, which was not a problem. A camera is not necessary unless it's an underwater camera. We brought our underwater video camera, but the guide's camera took much better pictures. Our remaining cash and mobile phone were safely stored in a sturdy box, which gave us peace of mind. We had a great time, so thank you very much!

夫婦＋１２歳男の子＋７歳女の子の家族４人で参加させていただきました。２月１１日でもあり家族全員ウエットスールもレンタルしました。最初浅いところで様子を見ていただき、
深いところへ。けっこう泳いだと思いますが、７歳女の子（シュノーケル経験あり）はガイドさん（チエコさん）にお任せでしたので、安心でした。カメにも会うことができました。ご案内通り、水着とタオル、着替え、最小限の現金さえあれば問題ありませんでした。カメラも水中カメラでないならいりません。うちは水中ビデオカメラを持っていきましたが、ガイドさんのカメラの方が素晴らしい写りです。現金（残り）と携帯電話は頑丈なBOXに入れていただいたので安心でした。とても楽しめたので感謝です。ありがとうございました。

The participants were mostly Japanese, and the guide who took us out to sea spoke Japanese, which made the tour worry-free for us since we couldn't speak English.

We were blessed with good weather, enjoying clear skies during this season! Although we couldn't see the sandbar at low tide, the clarity of the seawater was amazing! The interactions with the guide and other participants were also very enjoyable.

From the boat, we were able to spot several sea turtles, and during my first-ever snorkeling experience, I miraculously swam right next to a sea turtle.

Since we went on our honeymoon, it became an unforgettable memory for us!

I would love to participate again next time!

参加者がほぼ日本人、海に出てからのガイドさんも日本語が通じる方で英語が話せない私たちにとって不安要素が無いツアーでした。

天候にも恵まれ、この時期に晴天！
潮が引いた状態のサンドバーは見られなかったものの、海水の透明感が凄かった！
ガイドさんや参加者とのバレーもとても面白かったです＾＾

船上からのウミガメウォッチはカメさんを何匹も確認出来、生まれて初めてのシュノーケルでは、奇跡的にウミガメの真横を泳ぐことが出来ました。

新婚旅行で行ったので一生忘れられない思い出になりました♪

また次行く時も参加したいと思います＼(^o^)／

I participated with my daughter and wife. The instructor mentioned that there have been days recently when they haven't been able to see dolphins, and many days have been canceled due to bad weather (high waves), but today the weather was nice, which was great.

Indeed, the weather was good on the day of our visit, with a clear blue sky that made the sun feel quite intense on our skin. However, it was still windy and cold, so I received advice to wear a wetsuit, and I had my daughter and wife put them on. I didn't wear one myself, but I brought enough clothing to stay warm, and I made sure to put on a jacket as soon as I got on the boat, so I was fine. In the end, my daughter and wife appreciated that I was easy to spot when we entered the water.

Of course, we were lucky enough to see both dolphins and turtles. We also spotted whales a few times... although I turned around and they were already gone.

In any case, make sure to prepare for the cold when you participate.

娘と妻と3人で参加しました。
インストラクターの方から最近イルカに会えてない日があったり、天気が悪くて（波が高くて）キャンセルになっている日が多いんですけど、今日は天気が良くてよかったですねと言われました。
確かに当日は天気が良くて、日があたっていると肌にジリジリ感じるくらいの青空でしたが、
それでも風が強くて寒いのでウェットスーツを着た方がいいですよとアドバイスをいただいて娘と妻には着用させました。自分は着なかったんですが寒くならない程度に着衣を持っていき、ボートに上がった時はすぐ羽織るようにしたので大丈夫でした。結果的には、海に入ったとき自分を見つけやすくてよかったよと言われ娘と妻には好評でした。

もちろん運よくイルカもカメとも会うことができました。
クジラも数回見ることができましたよ・・・自分は振り向いたらもういなかったですけど。

とにかく寒さ対策をしてご参加を。

These guys provided exactly the service you would expect. The driver was friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and the gear provided was great. For a trip to Hanamu Bay you couldn't ask for anything else

The weather was incredibly nice, and the staff (Kelly, Yuki, Brian) were very kind and took great care of us. We were able to see sea turtles and many beautiful fish, and both the hamburgers and wine were delicious. We took a lot of great photos, especially the ones of us jumping from the boat. Playing volleyball was also fun.

天気がすごーーい良くて、スタッフの皆さんも優しくて大変良くしてくださいました。(ケリー、ゆきちゃん、ブライアン)ウミガメも見れたし、キレイな魚もたくさん見れたし、ハンバーガーもワインも美味しかったし、良い写真がたくさん撮れました(特に船からジャンプしている写真)。バレーボールも楽しかったです。

I had a great time with my grandson, my eldest son and his wife.

First, we enjoyed a beach volleyball game at a sandbar with a water depth of about 20 cm. It was a multinational game, and the skill level wasn't too high. After that, we practiced snorkeling. It was my first time snorkeling, but I had almost no problems. The only issue was when I tried to breathe while swimming freestyle out of habit, and water came in, making me cough. However, since we practiced in shallow water, I was fine after that.

On our way to the coral reef, we encountered several sea turtles. From the boat, they looked like clumps of seagrass floating in the water, but they were all sea turtles. Occasionally, they would come up for air, and my grandkids were thrilled.

We then arrived at our final destination, the coral reef, which was about 50 meters in diameter. We put on life jackets and fins and enjoyed snorkeling. There were plenty of colorful fish around the coral, and we had a great time exploring the reef. I heard that if you're lucky, you can swim with sea turtles, but unfortunately, we couldn't this time. However, we did get to see sea turtles resting on the reef.

Those who were confident swimmers were diving around the boat, and I thought that was a fun way to enjoy it too. My 4-year-old grandson was initially scared and wouldn't swim away from the boat, but when I held his hands and swam together, he had a lot of fun. His impression was, "I saw red and white fish from the surface."

There were also foreign people on the boat, and I became quite friendly with those who enjoyed beach volleyball with us.

We made wonderful family memories.

孫と長男夫妻、妻と一緒に楽しみました。
まず、水深20CM程度のサンドバーで、多国籍のそれほどレベルの高くないビーチバレーを楽み、その後、シュノーケルの練習をしました。シュノーケルは初めてでしたが、問題はほとんどなし。問題があるとすると、クロールで泳いだ時、習慣で息継ぎをしようとしたら、水が入ってきてゲボゲボ。でも、浅いところで練習できたので、それ以降はもう大丈夫でした。
そこから、珊瑚礁に行く途中で複数のウミガメに遭遇。船の上から見ると、海草の束がいくつも浮かんでいるように見えたのですが、それらがみんなウミガメ。時々、顔を上げてのサービスもしてくれ、孫たちは大喜びでした。
そして、最終目的地の珊瑚礁に到着。そこは直径50mほどの珊瑚礁で、ライフジャケットとフィンを付けてシュノーケリング楽しみました。サンゴの周りは色とりどりの魚が一杯で、楽しみながら珊瑚礁を一廻りしました。機会に恵まれると、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐこともできるそうですが、今回は残念ながら一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。しかし、珊瑚礁で休んでいるウミガメにはちゃんと出会えました。
泳ぎに自信のある人は、船の周りで潜っていましたが、そんな楽しみ方も良いと思います。
4歳の孫は最初は怖くて船から泳ぎに出られなかったのですが、両手をとって一緒に泳ぐと結構はしゃいでいました。孫の感想は「水面から赤と白の魚が見えたよ」でした。
船の中では外国の人たちとも一緒で、一緒にビーチバレーを楽しんだ人とは、結構仲良くなりました。
家族の良い思い出が残りました。

Totally exceed my expectation, fantastic! Good for take pictures and great for snorkel.

I participated in January. There were many tour participants, so the snorkeling time was short, and my satisfaction level was low. I think my satisfaction would have been higher if there had been a bit more snorkeling time.

1月に参加しました。ツアー参加者が多かったのでシュノーケリングの時間が短く、満足度が低いです。もう少しシュノーケリングの時間があれば満足度が高くなったと思います。

I had a great experience snorkeling at Hanama Bay! The tour guide, Dan was amazing. Although I had previous snorkel experience, the tour guide reviewed basic rules for snorkeling and I was given an opportunity to practice in shallow water. I really appreciated snorkeling beyond the reef because this is were I saw a turtle!

I had such a great time last time that this time I participated with my parents and my sister's family. While we were in the sea, the staff took care of my 2-year-old child, allowing us to enjoy ourselves to the fullest. My parents also said they had a great time.

前回がとても楽しかったので、今回は父母と妹家族と一緒に参加しました。海に入っている時は、スタッフの方に２歳の子どもを預かっていただき、思いっきり楽しめました。父母も楽しかったと言っていました。

We went with this trip after looking at more expensive ones. Glad we chose this company as they were super helpful with snorkeling safety and tips but were also fun and laid back. We saw turtles as well as all sorts of fish and a whale. Great afternoon , just wish we'd stayed out longer.

Since it was close to a new moon, unfortunately, the sandbar had quite a bit of water depth, up to about my knees. I wasn't planning to snorkel, so I intended to keep my upper body dry, but the water depth at the entry point to the sandbar was about chest-high for me at 158 cm. My grandmother, who is shorter, seemed to have a bit of a hard time.

Lunch was wonderfully delicious. Also, the water in the sea was clear, and we were able to see turtles.

新月に近かったのでサンドバーは残念ながら水深がけっこうありました。膝くらいまで。私はシュノーケルするつもりがなかったので、上半身は濡れないつもりでいましたがサンドバーに入るポイントの水深は158cmの私で胸元までつかるぐらいありました。身長の低い祖母は少し大変そうでした。
昼食は素晴らしく美味しかったです。また、海の水もきれいでした。亀も見ることができました。

This time, we participated with four people, including my 8-year-old daughter, and we were more satisfied than we expected. Initially, we planned to request another company, but there were no openings, so we signed up here because there was availability. In the end, we were glad we chose this option, and my daughter was thrilled!! We are going to Hawaii again this summer, so we plan to sign up with my parents next time. We're looking forward to it!!

今回８歳の娘を入れて４名で参加しましたが、予想以上の満足でした。
初めは他社で依頼予定でしたが空きがなく、日時があったからという理由での申し込みでした。
結果こっちでよかったねと娘も大喜び！！
今年の夏もハワイへ行きますので、今度は両親も一緒に申し込みをする予定でいます。
次回も楽しみです！！

Anyway, the staff were warm. They were all bright, kind, and gentle people. The lunch was also delicious.

とにかく、スタッフさんたちがあったかい。
明るく親切で優しい方ばかりでした。
ランチも美味しかったです。

December is indeed cold. I think it's a good idea to research various factors like the season and tide to see landscapes like the one in the sandbar photo. The snorkeling after the sandbar was incredibly beautiful. I've been to many places in Southeast Asia, but the snorkeling spots here are really great. Luckily, I encountered a sea turtle swimming right below me twice. However, it can be really cold in December if the weather is bad. There were also some participants in the tour who didn't go into the water.

12月はやはり寒いです。
またサンドバーの写真のような風景を見るためには季節や、潮位など色々調べた方がいいと思います。
サンドバー後のシュノーケルは、すごくキレイでした。今まで東南アジア等たくさん行ってきましたが、ここのシュノーケルポイントはすごくいいです。
運よくウミガメも私のすぐ下を泳いでいて2回も遭遇しました。
でも12月で天気が悪いと本当に寒いです。
ツアー参加の方のなかで海に入ってない方もいました。

I highly recommend it! They provided life jackets for children and were very considerate of families with kids. Although it was only half a day, I was extremely satisfied. They also took great photos. As the trip was nearing its end and I was getting tired of the meals, playing in the sea felt refreshing, and the ham and cheese sandwich served on the boat tasted surprisingly delicious.

オススメです！
子供用のライフジャケットも用意してあり、子連れにもちゃんと配慮してくださり、半日でしたが、大満足です。写真もちゃんと撮ってくださいました。
旅行も終盤で、食事にあきていましたが、海であそんで気持ちよく、船上で出された、ハムとチーズだけのサンドイッチがかなり美味しく感じました。

From January 6th, I went to Hawaii for the first time. I was drawn to the heavenly sea I saw in the guidebook and decided to sign up. Unfortunately, we missed the low tide, and the water was up to my knees, so we couldn't see the sandbar. It was quite windy, so it was cold. During the snorkeling time, I swam among the coral reefs and encountered sea turtles. Next time, I want to walk on the sandbar.

１月６日から初めてのハワイへ。ガイドブックで見た天国の海に惹かれて申し込みました。
残念ながら干潮時間を過ぎで膝位まで海面がありサンドバーは見ることが出来ませんでした。風がかなり吹いていたので寒かったです。
シュノーケリングタイムでは珊瑚礁の中を泳ぎ、海亀にも遭遇しました。今度はサンドバーの上を歩いてみたいです。