All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

I was looking for a snorkeling tour and chose this one that departs from the beach in Waikiki. It's very convenient as the meeting point is just a short walk from the hotel! We were the only Japanese participants, but the cheerful staff created a friendly atmosphere. Although there weren't many fish while snorkeling, I had the precious experience of swimming with a turtle, which became a great memory. After about an hour of snorkeling, we sailed for about an hour off the coast of Waikiki, encountering a pod of dolphins and enjoying a unique experience that is hard to find in Japan. My husband caught a cold and couldn't go snorkeling, but he seemed satisfied with the sailing. Since fins are not available for rent, it's better to bring your own if you have them. The reason I didn't give it five stars is that although we had photos taken and purchased them, the subjects were too dark due to backlighting. However, since we were well taken care of, I bought them as a tip.

シュノーケリングできるツアーを探していたところ、ワイキキの浜辺から出発できるこちらのツアーを選びました。移動時間をかけずにホテルから歩いてすぐの集合場所でとても楽ちん！日本人の参加者は自分たちだけだったが、陽気なスタッフでなごやかな雰囲気で過ごすことができました。シュノーケルは魚はあまりいなかったが、カメと一緒に泳ぐという貴重な体験ができてよい思い出になりました。。１時間程のシュノーケルの後、ワイキキの沖を１時間ほどヨットでセーリングをし、イルカの群れと遭遇したり日本ではなかなか体験できない時間を過ごし寄港。主人は風邪をひいてしまいシュノーケリングはできなかったが、セーリングを楽しめて満足の様子でした。フィンはレンタルできないので持っている人は持参したほうがよいです。星５ではないのは、写真をとってもらい購入したのですが、逆光で人物が真っ暗だった。でも、よくしてもらったので、チップ代わりに購入しました。

Most of the participants were newlyweds and young people, but we older folks had a great time as well. My wife, who is a big fan of the ocean and swimming, was particularly moved, saying, "I swam with a sea turtle!" We will definitely participate again if we have the chance.

新婚さんや若い方の参加者がほとんどでしたが、私たち熟年も十分楽しめました。
特に妻は、海と水泳大好きおばさんなので「ウミガメと一緒に泳いだよ」と感動してました。
また、機会が有れば参加します。

I was recommended by a friend and participated as a monitor! We boarded the bus at 6 AM while it was still dark, and received explanations about the dolphins from our humorous class representative, Sue, as well as information about snorkeling. I was excited to hear that dolphins can understand our feelings!

The sea began to come into view from the bus, calm and with perfect weather! My mood was already at its peak from inside the bus (laughs). We received ginger anti-nausea tablets for free, and everyone in our class took them. (I actually didn’t feel nauseous!)

The water was warm, but the wind felt very cold on our bodies after being splashed with seawater, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. After the experience, I strongly felt it was worth it to rent one. In fact, even those who are sensitive to the cold might find it chilly even while wearing a wetsuit!

When we arrived at the site and got off the bus, we were greeted by a gentle sea breeze and the sunrise. We stretched in the refreshing weather and then boarded the boat! We rode on a boat that looked like two banana boats stuck together, speeding off in search of dolphins! Along the way, we also saw a sea turtle floating comfortably.

We were able to see the mountain scenery known as the "Hand of God." After about 30 minutes on the boat, the captain signaled that dolphins had been spotted!! We hurriedly put on our fins and masks, and with the signal to go, we jumped into the sea! (Those who are afraid of the sea might hesitate here... but if you don’t jump in quickly, you won’t see the dolphins.)

We all swam hard after the fast Sue, moving away from the boat. When Sue said, "Look down!" and we looked down, there were dolphins swimming happily below us!! There were about 20 of them. There were baby dolphins too, and I almost lost it from their cuteness (laughs).

After that, we returned to the boat and were told we could dive in again! We were able to see even more dolphins up close this time—so adorable! In our class, there was a 5-year-old boy who was scared and didn’t go into the water the first time, but he joined us for dolphin watching with the adults the second time (^^).

And surprisingly, we had another chance to dive! Those who were tired could take a break, but we all went together. Then we could hear the voices of the dolphins!! It was moving!! They were chattering away, giving me goosebumps! After the third snorkeling session, we were served warm tea on the boat.

However, snorkeling uses quite a bit of energy, so I recommend that those who lack stamina or aren’t confident in swimming enjoy at their own pace. (You can definitely get through it with excitement, though (laughs)).

In the second session, we moved to a snorkeling spot to meet the sea turtles, but the sea turtle was unexpectedly absent (laughs). I thought it couldn’t be helped since it’s nature, and I leisurely watched the fish. I had brought an underwater camera, so I took a lot of pictures here. During the dolphin session, I was too focused on swimming and taking it all in, so I think it’s best to watch without anything in hand.

Sue and the cameraman dove down to get sea urchins and other mysterious creatures (laughs), which was quite interesting! After returning to the boat, we enjoyed some Danish and cheese snacks. Sweet food is the best for a tired body!

On the way back, the boat felt a bit cold again. A wetsuit is definitely essential. I heard that if we were lucky, we might see a whale, but we didn’t see one—what a shame!

When we returned to the dock, we took photos together and changed clothes in the restroom to wrap up the day. The group photo was emailed to us later—so nice! We also received eco-bags as graduation souvenirs! Apparently, the title is "Junior High School Graduate" (laughs).

On the bus ride back, everyone was fast asleep (laughs). I made such wonderful memories! Next time, I want to visit Dolphin University or meet the manta rays (^^). I truly made fantastic

友人にお勧めされ、モニターで参加してきました!まだ暗い朝6時にバスに乗り込み、ユーモアたっぷり学級委員長のスーさんによるイルカ先生の説明や、シュノーケルについての説明を受けました。
イルカは私たちの気持ちがわかるということを聞いてワクワク感が高まりました！
バスから見えはじめた海は穏やかで、天気も抜群！バスの中からすでに気分は最高潮でした(笑)
ジンジャーでできた酔い止めを無料で頂いて、私たちのクラスの人はみんな飲んでいました。
(実際に酔いませんでした！)
海の中は温かいけど、海水を浴びた体に風が当たると非常に寒いとのことで、ウェットスーツを10ドルでレンタルしました。体験後、借りてよかったと強く思いました。むしろ寒がりの人はウェットスーツ着ていても寒いぐらいです！
現地についてバスを降りると穏やかな海風と日の出がお出迎え。
すがすがしい天気の中ストレッチをして、いざ乗船！
バナナボートを2つくっつけたような船に乗り、結構なスピードでイルカ探し！
途中でウミガメ先生が気持ちよさそうにプカプカ浮いている姿も見ることができました。
神の手？とよばれている山の景色も見ることができました。
そして30分くらい船に乗った後、船長からイルカ発見！！との合図。
急いでフィンをつけて、マスクをつけ、GO!の合図で海にドボン！(海が怖い人は、ここですこし戸惑ってしまうかも…でもすぐ入らないとイルカ先生は見られません)
泳ぎの速いスーさんのあとにみんなで一生懸命ついていき、船から離れます。
スーさんの「下見て！」の合図で下を向くと、そこには気持ちよさそうに泳ぐイルカ先生が！！
ざっと20匹ぐらいいました。子供イルカもいて、あまりの可愛さにおもわず発狂しかけました(笑)
そのあと一回船に戻り、もう1度見られるということで海にダイブ！
1回目よりも多くのイルカを近くで見られました～本当にかわいい！
同じクラスには5歳の男の子がいて、1回目は怖がって海には入らなかったのですが、2回目には大人に交じってみんなでイルカウォッチングできました（＾＾）
そしてなんと、もう1回潜れるチャンスがあるとのこと！
疲れた人は休憩でOKなのですが、みんなで行きました。
するとイルカ先生の声が聞けました～！！感動！！キューキューおしゃべりしていて、鳥肌モノです！
3回目のシュノーケルの後には温かいお茶を船上でふるまってくれました。
ただ、1回のシュノーケルで結構な体力を使うので、体力がなくて泳ぎに自信がない方は自分のペースで楽しむことをお勧めします。(結構テンションで乗り切れる感じもしますが(笑))
2時限目にはウミガメ先生に会いにシュノーケルスポットを移動したのですが、ウミガメ先生はまさかの無断欠勤(笑)
こればっかりは自然のことなので、しょうがないかなと思いつつお魚さんたちをゆったりとウォッチングしました。
水中カメラを持って行っていたので、私はここで写真をたくさん撮りました。イルカ先生のときは泳ぐのと目に焼き付けるのに必死すぎて、手ぶらで見るのが1番だと思います。
スーさんやカメラマンさんがウニやよくわからない生物(笑)を潜ってとってきてくれてなかなかおもしろかったです！
船に戻り、デニッシュとチーズの軽食を頂きました。疲れた体には甘い食べ物が1番ですね！
帰りの船はやはり少し寒く感じました。やっぱりウェットスーツは必須ですね。
運が良ければ、クジラ大先生も見られるとの話でしたが見られませんでした～残念！
船着き場に戻ってみんなで写真を撮ってトイレでお着替えをして終了です。
みんなでの写真は後日メールで送られてきました～うれしい！
そして卒業記念品にエコバッグ頂きました！肩書きは「中卒」らしいです(笑)
帰りのバスではみんな爆睡(笑)とっても素敵な思い出ができました！
今度はイルカ大学か、マンタ先生にもお会いしたいな～（＾＾）
本当に素敵な思い出ができました！また絶対イルカ先生に会いに行きます☆

Walking on the sandbar and capturing sea turtles with an underwater camera... I applied to Captain Bruce with the expectation of experiencing a "heavenly sea" that would be 100% fulfilled. However, on the day of the trip, the wind was strong, the sky was cloudy, and it drizzled, making it very cold! I only caught a glimpse of the turtle's head far away, and the underwater camera I bought for $20... The water level on the sandbar was up to my chest, which was not what I had envisioned. I had planned to try snorkeling, but I was told, "You need to be quite confident in your swimming skills, or you'll get swept away," so I had to give up.

I have no complaints about the staff at all, but I think it would be better for those who are planning to book in the future to receive a bit more explanation, as this day seemed quite unusual!

My daughters went to "Angel's Sea" the next day, but it was the same situation. The weather was good, though.

It might be due to the unusual weather that couldn't be helped.

サンドバーを歩いて、海がめを水中カメラで撮影して…
と１００%叶えられる「天国の海」だと、キャプテンブルースにこだわり申込みましたが、
当日は風が強く、曇り空で雨がぱらつく状況で、寒い、寒い！
ウミガメは遠くに頭が見え隠れしただけで、２０ドルで買った水中カメラは…
サンドバーも水位は胸の下くらいまであり、自分の思い描いていたところではありませんでした。
シュノーケリングにも挑戦するつもりでしたが、「かなり泳ぎに自信のある方でないと流されます」と言われて断念しましたし。

スタッフの方々にも全く不満はありませんが、この日が本当に特異な日であったのか、これから申し込みされる方にはもう少し説明をされた方がいいと思います！

娘たちは翌日「天使の海」に行きましたが、やっぱり同じ様子。お天気はよかったですが。

どうにもできない異常気象のせいかもしれませんが。

This was my first time in Hawaii, and I wanted to see dolphins and sea turtles, so I signed up for an optional tour. The email correspondence and responses leading up to the day were quick, which made us, as first-time participants, feel very reassured and excited.

The meeting place on-site was easy to find, and the bus guide called out our names, so there were no issues until we gathered.

Regarding the tour, we were unable to see any dolphins. We had high expectations of seeing dolphins based on the tour name, but it was just a cruising experience. When I asked the locals, they mentioned that dolphins are rarely seen in the evening because it gets dark, making it difficult to spot them. While this is part of the wild experience, it was a bit disappointing.

The snorkeling was great, as there was a Japanese guide who taught us very thoroughly. We were able to see a lot of fish, which was nice.

As for the food, the variety was limited, and it felt more like a light snack than dinner. I think there are some areas for improvement in the tour content, but the staff from the tour company and the locals were very kind, so I would like to rely on them again when I visit Hawaii next time.

今回初めてのハワイでイルカと海ガメはみたいと思い、オプションツアーに申し込みをしました。
当日までのメールのやり取りや対応は素早く、初めて申し込む私たちは大変安心をして心待ちにしておりました。
現地での集合場所も分かりやすく、バスガイドの方も名前を呼んでくれたため、集合までは特に申し分ありませんでした。
ツアーに関してですが、イルカは見ることはできませんでした。ツアー名からイルカを見れる期待がありましたが、ただクルージングしてるだけでした。現地の方に聞くと夕方はイルカはほとんど見れないみたいです。夕方だと暗くなるので探すのが難しいみたいです。野生ならではでありますが、ちょっと残念でした。
シュノーケリングは、日本人のガイドさんもいて大変丁寧に教えていたたぎました。魚がたくさん見れたので良かったです。
ご飯に関しては種類は少なく、ディナーと言うより軽食でした。
ツアー内容に関しては多少改善していただけるともっといいのになと思うことはありますが、ツアー企画会社の方や現地の方は大変親切でしたので、またハワイに行くときはお世話になりたいなと思います。

The basic offerings include transportation, sandbar walks, snorkeling, light snacks, and drinks, as well as sales of items like motion sickness bands and underwater cameras to address participants' concerns and hopes. The system is very well thought out to ensure that everyone in large group tours can be satisfied. Of course, the sandbar walk was enjoyable, and we were able to see sea turtles and snorkel with peace of mind.

送迎、サンドバーウォーク、シュノーケリング、軽食やドリンクなどの基本内容から、酔い止めバンドや水中カメラ&記念写真などの参加者の不安や希望をフォローする販売まで…。
大人数ツアーでも参加者皆が満足できるようなシステムがとてもよく考えられています。
サンドバーウォークはもちろん、ウミガメも見れ、シュノーケリングも安心して楽しめました。

I participated in a lunch tour. It was a bit cold, but luckily I was able to swim with turtles, which made me very satisfied. The sandbar had water up to my knees, but the clarity wasn't that great. The hamburger for lunch was also delicious.

ランチのツアーに参加しました。少し寒かったですが、運良くカメと泳ぐことができ大満足でした。サンドバーは膝くらいの水量でしたが透明度はそこまでではなかったです。ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかった。

Due to the tides, you can't experience the sandy areas without water as shown in the photos. Snorkeling in a sea with a visibility of 1-2 meters is impossible. Furthermore, being told about the legitimacy of tipping when disembarking makes you feel empty and unwilling to give a tip. I won't say it's a lie, but using images without certainty is no different from fraud. At the very least, they should provide information about the tides.

潮の干満の関係で、写真にある様な水がない砂地を体験出来ない。
透明度が1-2メートルの海でシュノーケリングはありえない。
また、下船時にチップの正当性を述べられても虚しくなってチップを入れる気にもなれない。
嘘とは言いませんが、確実性のない画像使用は詐欺とかわりません。
少なくとも、潮の干満情報くらいは掲載すべきだ。

The water level forecast for the day of participation was 0.86 feet at 10 AM. So, of course, we participated in the morning. On the way to the sandbar, we were able to see honu (sea turtles) from the boat multiple times! At the sandbar, the staff took many photos of us. Snorkeling was fun, and we were able to see fish. The water wasn't very clear, possibly because the participants were swimming close together, but since it was my first time, I enjoyed it enough. It was windy and cloudy, and it was cold, so it would have been nice if the drinks after getting back on the boat were a bit warmer. It seems that if you don't check the water level before going, there are times when it can be too deep to get off the boat. The staff were all cheerful, friendly, and full of energy! They also spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. Next time, I would like to participate when the sandbar is exposed.

参加日の水位予測は、10時　0.86フィートでした。
ということで、参加は勿論午前中。
サンドバーに行くまでに、船からホヌ(ウミガメ)が見れると言うことで、何回も見れました！
サンドバーでは、スタッフさんがシャッター押して下さって、二人の写真が沢
山取れました。
シュノーケリングも楽しく、お魚も見れました。
参加者がかたまって泳ぐからか、水中は綺麗とは行きませんでしたが、初めてだたので充分楽しめました。
風が強く、曇り空で寒かったので、船に上がってからの飲み物が、もうちょっと温かかったら良かったですね。
参加される方は、水位を調べて行かないと、船から降りれないくらい深い時もあるようですよ。
スタッフは、皆さん陽気でフレンドリーで元気いっぱい！　日本語もちゃんと通じるので安心です。
次回は砂浜が出る時に参加してみたいです。

I participated in this tour. Unfortunately, I was unable to encounter the main attractions, which were dolphins and turtles; it turned out to be just a cruising and snorkeling tour. Since nature is unpredictable, I understand, but it was disappointing that the experience fell far short of my expectations.

I joined the evening plan, but according to the staff, there is a higher chance of encountering dolphins and turtles during the daytime.

The snorkeling was quite cold, but the sea was beautiful, which made me satisfied. However, since they were attracting fish with bait, if there is no bait, you wouldn't see any fish at all, just some coral, so I didn't feel much of a connection to nature.

As for the cruising, there was some rocking, but it wasn't rough, and I didn't feel seasick. However, it was very disappointing not to encounter the dolphins, which were the main attraction. The weather was nice, and I was moved by the sunset! The colors of the sky on the way back were very beautiful, and I was satisfied.

Overall, this tour felt like an à la carte experience without a main dish, but the side dishes were delicious.

Aside from the tour overview, I thought the catering was sufficient in terms of drinks and food. As someone who doesn't particularly seek alcohol, I was quite satisfied with the variety offered.

Regarding the service, there were Japanese staff members who were attentive and provided thorough explanations, so I didn't have any trouble even though I couldn't speak English. I had a meaningful time! Thank you very much.

I hope to have a chance to try again next time.

今回のツアーに参加させて頂きました。表題のメインであるイルカ、亀に遭遇は出来ず、ただのクルージング&シュノーケリングツアーでした。自然が相手なので仕方ないですが想像は大きく下回る結果だったのは残念です。

参加した時間帯が夕方プランだったのですがスタッフさん曰く日中の方がイルカ、亀には遭遇出来る可能性は高いらしいです。

シュノーケリングに関してはかなり寒かったのですが海は綺麗で満足する事が出来ました。しかし餌で魚を引き寄せていたので餌がない場合は全く魚も見れず珊瑚のみが見えたレベルなので自然感は感じられずでした。

クルージングに関しては揺れはあるものの粗くなく酔う事はありませんでした。しかし、メインであるイルカに遭遇出来なかった事は非常に残念でした。天気が良かった事もありSUNSETが見れたのは感動しました！帰りの空の色は非常に綺麗で満足する事が出来ました。

今回のツアーに関してはメインディシュのないアラカルトが美味しいツアーみたいな感じでした。

ツアー概要は別としてケータリングに関しては呑み物、食べ物は充分だったと思います。特にアルコールを求めない自分としてはかなり満足いくバリエーションでした。

対応に関しては日本人スタッフが居てくれ、気に掛けて頂いたり、丁寧な説明もあり、英語が喋れなくても困る事もなく有意義な時間を過ごせました！本当にありがとうございました。

次回、再チャレンジ出来たらと思います。

We encountered a pod of dolphins as soon as we set out to sea, and we were also able to see sea turtles. The dancing on the boat and the captain's hamburgers were delicious. I really enjoyed the hula lesson too!

海に出てすぐにイルカの群れに出会えたし、ウミガメも見ることが出来ました。
船上でのダンスや、船長のハンバーガーも美味しかったです。
フラレッスンもとても楽しめました！

I participated with a friend. We signed up for a members-only monitor tour. Since we used this service during our last trip to Hawaii, we decided to go with them again this time. The printed voucher mentioned that we should contact the tour company for final confirmation of our reservation by 5 PM the day before, so I called (I don't remember needing to contact them during our last visit, so it might just be for the monitor tour).

We had a reservation for the second session at 10:30, but the staff member who answered the phone said, "Due to the availability of reservations, we will have to move you to the first session." I thought it was understandable since it was a monitor tour, but I would have appreciated at least a hint of consideration for our schedule (laughs).

On the day of participation, we gathered at the entrance of the Hyatt Hotel. It seemed like the Hyatt entrance was a meeting point for various tours, as there were many people. The vehicle for Dolphin Junior was a flashy yellow school bus, so we boarded without getting lost. Since it was an early morning tour, I was honestly quite sleepy, but the instructor was very good at explaining! I was able to enjoy listening to her explanations. On the way to our destination on the west coast, we passed by a park famous for the tree from the song "This Tree, What Tree," and the instructor pointed out good photo opportunities (laughs).

After arriving at our destination, we rented wetsuits (for a fee of $10) and headed out to sea by boat. The wind was quite strong that day, creating whitecaps. The boat was rocking a lot, and a few participants were feeling unwell. I was initially worried about whether we would be able to see dolphins with such waves, but after about 10 minutes, we spotted them! We were able to see a group of about 20 dolphins. We then repeatedly swam with the dolphins by jumping into the sea ahead of their path, and we were able to swim with them a total of three times!

After swimming with the dolphins, we went snorkeling to look for fish and turtles. The water was murky, likely due to the high waves, so we couldn't see the fish clearly. I saw turtles come up to the surface to breathe twice from the boat. During my last participation, I was able to swim with two turtles while snorkeling, so I think it just depends on luck.

That said, I was very satisfied to have swum with the main attraction, the dolphins, three times! The staff on the boat were all very kind and friendly. I definitely want to use this service again next time.

友人と二人で参加。
会員限定モニターツアーに申し込みました。前回のハワイ旅行でも利用させていただいたので、今回もこちらで。
印刷したバウチャーに、予約前日の17時までにツアー会社に予約内容最終確認のため連絡するよう書いてあったので電話しました(前回利用時には連絡した覚えがなかったので、モニターツアーだけかもしれません)。
二部の10:30からの予約だったのですが、電話に出たスタッフさんが「予約の空き状況の都合上、一部での参加にさせていただきます」と一言。モニターツアーですし仕方ないかなとは思いましたが、こちらの予定を伺う素振りくらいは見せて欲しかったです（笑）
参加当日、ハイアットホテルの玄関に集合。ハイアット玄関口はいろんなツアーの集合場所になっているみたいで、たくさん人がいました。イルカ中学は黄色いスクールバスのような派手な車だったので、迷うことなく乗車。朝早いツアーだったので、正直かなり眠かったのですが、インストラクターのお姉さんのお話がとても上手！楽しく説明を聞くことができました。目的地の西海岸に向かう途中に「♩このー木なんの木」で有名な木がある公園近くを通るので、お姉さんがシャッターチャンスも教えてくれます（笑）
目的地到着後、ウェットスーツを借りて(有料10ドル)、ボートで海へ。この日は結構風が強く、白波が立ってました。ボートの揺れが激しく、一緒に参加された方でダウンしている人も何人かいました。
こんなに波があってイルカちゃんが見えるのか…？と最初不安になりましたが、10分ほどでイルカ発見。20頭ほどの群れを見ることができました〜。その後もイルカが通る道を先回りして、海に飛び込んで、を繰り返して、合計3回イルカと泳ぐことができました！
イルカと泳いだ後は、魚とカメを探してシュノーケル。波が高いせいか水中が濁り、魚もはっきりとは見れませんでした。カメはボート上で呼吸をしに水面に上がってきたのを2回見ました。
前回参加時はシュノーケル中にカメ2匹と泳げたので、こればかりは運だと思います。
とはいえ、メインのイルカと3回も一緒に泳げたので大満足です！
船に乗っていたスタッフさんも皆さん優しかったですし、とてもフレンドリーでした。
次回も是非利用したいです。

I think it might have been because it was November, but the weather was cloudy and, simply put, very cold. I participated in snorkeling while shivering, but the sea was murky and not beautiful at all. The water level was about waist-high, and there was certainly no sandbar.

Also, we formed a pretty tight group while snorkeling, so it was common to get kicked by others' fins...

I was honestly disappointed because I was expecting the images to reflect a different experience.

I think it's better for those participating to consider the timing of their visit.

１１月ということもあったかとは思いますが、お天気も曇りでとにかく寒かったの一言です。
シュノーケリングも震えながら参加しましたが、海も濁っていてきれいとは言えませんでした。水位は腰上くらいで、サンドバーはもちろんありません。
また、集団でかなり固まった状態で列をなしてシュノーケリングをするので他人のバタ足がぶつかることもしばしば…

画像の感じを期待していたので正直がっかりでした。

参加される方は時期を考えて参加されたほうがよいかと思います。

We gathered at 9 AM and took a bus for about 30 minutes to the port. During the bus ride, they provided detailed explanations about the types of dolphins, precautions, and how to use the equipment. If you are prone to motion sickness, it’s a good idea to take some medication on the bus!

Once we arrived at the port, those who needed it could rent a wetsuit for $10. When I participated, everyone, both men and women, rented one. The water was a bit cold during this time.

And off we go to meet the dolphins! Just when I thought, "They’re not coming out," I spotted a dolphin's fin! With the guide's excited shout of "There it is!", we quickly got our gear ready and jumped into the sea from the boat. I was truly thrilled to see a pod of dolphins up close!

Next, we moved to meet the turtles. While we could see the dolphins very closely, the turtles were so close that we could almost reach out to them! (Please do not touch them.) We were able to see about 4 to 5 turtles and had a wonderful time.

The staff and guides were very friendly, making the tour enjoyable. I initially hesitated to join, but it turned out to be the best tour I participated in during my trip to Hawaii!

朝9時集合、バスに30分程乗り港へ向かいます。
バスの中では、イルカの種類や注意事項、用具の使用方法など丁寧に説明してくれます◎
酔いやすい方は、バスの中で酔い止めを飲んでおくと良いかと！
港についてから、必要な方は１０ドルでウェットスーツを借りることができます。
私が参加した際は男女全員借りてました。この時期は少し水か冷たい＞＜

いざ！イルカ先生にあいに！
「なかなかでてこないなー」と思っていると、イルカの背びれが！
ガイドさんの「いたー！」という声とともに、すぐに装備を完璧にしてボートから海に飛び込みます。間近にイルカの群れを見ることができ、本当に感激しました！！

次はカメにあいに移動をします。
イルカも本当に間近で見ることができましたが、カメは手に届くほどの近さで見ることができました！（※触ってはいけません）
4.5匹ほど見ることができ、とても素敵な時間を過ごすことが出来ました。

スタッフさん、ガイドさんもとても気さくな方達で楽しくツアーに参加出来ました。
はじめは参加を悩んでいましたが、ハワイ旅行の中で一番参加してよかったと思えたツアーでした！！

Very nice - punctual - good driving trip for us passengers. It was a fine experience including reasonable pricing with snorkeling rental.

I joined because I wanted to see a beautiful ocean, and I was truly able to see a wonderful blue sea! I was moved by the ocean that stretched as far as the eye could see! Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the white sandy beach, which was a bit disappointing, but the ocean was still beautiful, and we had an amazing time!

Our tour guide, Yusuke, was very cheerful and funny, making for a fun memory. I honestly wasn't very interested in snorkeling, but after participating, I was amazed that I could see so many corals and fish! I seemed to struggle a bit with snorkeling and almost drowned a few times, but Yusuke provided thorough instructions and kept an eye on me, so I felt safe swimming!

Thanks to the beautiful ocean and the fun tour guides, I was able to create wonderful memories! Thank you so much! I love you, Yusuke!

とにかく綺麗な海がみたいと参加しましたが本当に水色の素敵な海が見られました！見渡す限り広がる海に感動でした！残念ながら白い砂浜を見られなかったのでさみしいですがそれでも十分綺麗な海でめちゃくちゃ騒ぎました！
添乗員のゆーすけさん、とっても明るく面白い方で楽しい思い出になりました。
シュノーケリングは正直あまり興味なかったですが参加してみてまさかあんなにサンゴと魚をたくさんみることができるとは思わなかったので感動でした！ただシュノーケリングは苦手だったみたいで何度かおぼれそうになりましたが…しっかりレクチャーもしてくれて見守っていてくれたので安心して泳げました！

あんなに綺麗な海と楽しい添乗員さんたちのおかげで素敵な思い出がつくれました！
本当にありがとうございました！
ゆーすけさん大好き！

Meeting wild dolphins can be influenced by weather and sea conditions, and sometimes you may not see them at all (in fact, the day before, they hadn't seen any dolphins for the first time in six months), so I was a bit worried while traveling on the bus, even as we listened to various explanations.

Fortunately, the day we participated had wonderful weather and calm seas, and within 30 seconds of boarding, we spotted a pod of dolphins, which was the best possible condition. We were able to see wild dolphins and sea turtles, and it was truly moving. Seeing dozens of dolphins just a few meters away was breathtaking!

Our guide, Su-san, mentioned that dolphins like to play with plastic bags discarded by humans, and I was surprised to actually witness this scene. The dolphins playing were a mother and her baby, which made it an unforgettable moment because they were so adorable.

Afterward, we moved on and were able to see sea turtles and colorful tropical fish. It was heartwarming to see the turtles occasionally poking their heads above the water to breathe.

After snorkeling, we cruised for a while searching for whales, but unfortunately, we couldn't see any. However, we did get to see dozens of dolphins again, and I was satisfied to see them perform spinning jumps multiple times.

Due to the season, it can be cold in the mornings and evenings, and there are jellyfish in the water, so I was glad to have borrowed a wetsuit (for a fee of $10). For those who are not used to swimming or are inexperienced with snorkeling, it might be a little scary to enter the water at first, but the wetsuit helps you float, making it easier to move around in the sea.

Lastly, although it’s called a cruise, this tour involves jumping straight into the sea, so we traveled on a boat-like vessel. Even in calm waters, it rocked a bit, and I felt a little seasick, as did some other participants. I think taking motion sickness medication would help you enjoy the experience 100%.

There is also a dedicated photographer on board, so you can purchase beautiful photos later that you wouldn't be able to capture on your own!

野生のイルカ達に会うのは、天候や海の状況などによって左右され、時には会えない事もあるようなので（実際に前日は、半年ぶりに会えなかったとのこと）バスの移動中、色々説明を聞きながらも心配していました。
幸い私達が参加した日は、素晴らしい天気と穏やかな海、乗船して３０秒でイルカの群れ発見というベストなコンディションに恵まれ、野生のイルカ達やウミガメに会うことが出来、とても感動しました。何十頭ものイルカを何メートルか先で見ることが出来るのは圧巻でした！
ガイドのすーさんからの説明で、イルカが人が捨てたスーパーの袋で遊ぶのが好きという話を聞いていたのですが、実際にその光景を目にする事も出来てビックリしました。その遊んでいたイルカが親子だったのが、本当に可愛かったので忘れられない場面になりました。
その後移動して、ウミガメや色とりどりの熱帯魚にも会うことができました。ウミガメは呼吸をするために、時々水面から首を出す姿が微笑ましかったです。
シュノーケル後、クジラを探して暫くクルージングしましたが、残念ながらクジラは見る事はできませんでしたが、また何十頭ものイルカを見ることができました。回転ジャンプも何度も見れて満足しました。

時期的に、朝晩や海から上がった後は寒く、クラゲも発生しているそうなので、ウエットスーツを貸してもらって良かったです。(有料10ドル）
泳ぎに不慣れな人や、シュノーケリング未経験者の人は、最初は海に入るのが少し怖いかもしれませんが、ウエットスーツが浮くので、海の中でも移動しやすいと思います。

最後に、クルーズといっても、このツアーは海にすぐ飛び込むので、ボートのような船で移動します。穏やかな海でも揺れるので、少し酔いましたし、他の参加者の方も酔われていました。酔い止めを飲んだ方が、100％楽しめると思います。
船専属のカメラマンさんも同行するので、個人では撮りきれない素敵な写真を後で購入できますよ！

We participated as a couple. The sandbar was about knee-deep, but the ocean was incredibly beautiful, and we had a great time. The staff members were cheerful and fun, making us smile multiple times. The food was delicious, so I would rate it 120 out of 100. I would like to participate again.

夫婦で参加させていただきました。
サンドバーは膝下くらいでしたが、海もすごくきれいですごく楽しめました。
またスタッフの皆さんも明るく楽しく何回も笑顔にさせてくれました。
食事も美味しかったので１２０点の内容でした。
次も参加したいと思います。

I had signed up for the Dolphin Middle School program, but due to boat maintenance on the day, I ended up participating in the Dolphin University program. Overall, it was a very enjoyable tour! Here’s my experience at Dolphin University.

During the bus ride from Waikiki to the west coast, our class representative (guide) gave us a lecture on how to swim to meet the dolphins. Whether or not we would see dolphins depended on luck, as they are wild. There were days when we couldn't see them, and I heard that yesterday the tour was canceled due to strong winds. We received motion sickness medication on the bus, and those who wanted to could pay a $10 fee for a wetsuit.

When we arrived at the port, we enjoyed Leonard's "Masalada," which we had taken out along the way. Although it wasn't freshly made anymore due to the bus ride, I think it’s a good deal if you can eat without waiting in line.

We changed into our swimsuits and set sail! Shortly after departing, we spotted a pod of dolphins. We jumped into the sea from the moving boat! Once in the water, we swam hard to keep up with our guide, eagerly searching for dolphins.

Then, a dolphin swam right in front of us! There were even mother and baby dolphins! At times, dolphins passed directly beneath me. I also frequently heard the mystical sounds of dolphins chirping underwater. Although we were supposed to swim for about 30 minutes, I felt it was long enough as we kept swimming the whole time.

After that, we moved to another location by boat and spent just under an hour snorkeling, kayaking, and paddle surfing. We saw dolphins jumping from the boat during the move, and while snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside sea turtles!

I believe it was a valuable experience to swim together with dolphins while listening to their sounds in the Hawaiian sea! If I come back to Hawaii, I would definitely consider revisiting this tour.

イルカ中学の申し込みをしていましたが、当日ボートのメンテナンスとのことで、イルカ大学への参加となりました。総じてとても楽しいツアーでした！以下、イルカ大学の体験談です。

ワイキキから西側の海岸までバスで移動している間、学級委員(ガイド)さんからイルカに会うための泳ぎ方などのレクチャーを受けました。イルカに会えるかどうかは野生のイルカの為、運次第。会えない日もあったり、昨日は強風でツアー自体が中止になったそうです。バスの中で酔い止めの薬をもらい、また希望者は1人１０ドルのウェットスーツ代を払いました。

港に着くと、途中でテイクアウトしたレナードの「マサラダ」をいただきました。バスの移動時間で出来立てホヤホヤでなくなりますが、並ばずに食べれるとしたらお得だと思います。

予め着てきた水着姿になり、いざ出航！
出航して間もなくイルカの群れを発見。走行中の船から海へ飛び込みました！海に入ってからはガイドさんについて必死に泳ぐ泳ぐ笑
泳いでは目を凝らしてイルカを探しました。

すると目の前をイルカが通り過ぎる！親子イルカも！自分の真下をイルカたちが通り過ぎることもありました。また海中ではイルカのキュイキュイという鳴き声も頻繁に聞こえ神秘的なひと時でした。時間としたら３０分間泳げるそうですが、ずっと泳ぎ続きるので私は充分長く感じることができました。

その後は船で場所を移動し、1時間弱、シュノーケリングやカヤック、パドルサーフィンなどをして過ごしました。移動中の船からイルカジャンプが見れましたし、シュノーケリングではウミガメと一緒に泳ぐこともできました！

ハワイの海でイルカの声を聞きながら一緒に泳ぐことができ、貴重な体験ができたと思います！またハワイに来ることがあれば再訪しようかなと思えるツアーでした。

I wanted to see dolphins up close!! With that feeling, I joined this tour ♪*

On the morning of the day, I received a call in my room, wondering what was going on. They asked if it was okay to change to the university tour because the private dolphin middle school had a shortage of participants. Although the content was slightly different from the middle school and the duration was longer, I didn't have any other plans, so I agreed to the change.

**☆This experience is about my enrollment in the prestigious Dolphin University☆**

I was picked up by bus, and it was fully booked that day. Since it takes time to move, we had a brief lecture on precautions for entering the sea and the rental of snorkeling gear. We also stopped by Leonard's, where the tour company staff bought malasadas for everyone. The weather was nice, but the water was a bit cold, so many people rented wetsuits due to the increased buoyancy.

During three tries, I was able to meet the dolphins twice ♡ And I was moved to hear their sounds!! While waiting for the next try, I saw the dorsal fins of the swimming dolphins (just seeing the fins increased my anticipation☆), and I was able to see baby dolphins jumping about three to four times, born during this season!

Also, dolphins are said to be very curious, and I was surprised to see them swimming right alongside the front of the boat for a long time. I also enjoyed seeing sea turtles and water sports (like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding), making it an amazing time ♪

By the way, I can't swim at all (I can't do the breaststroke), but I decided to participate because I really wanted to see the dolphins up close. However, there were many staff members, and they helped those who couldn't swim by letting them hold onto floaties and assisting them in searching for dolphins, which made me feel at ease. (It would probably be more fun to swim on my own with my companions, but it can't be helped ^^;)

Since I didn't participate in the dolphin middle school, the content might be different, but if you have the time, I recommend Dolphin University (it seems to be the same tour company) ☆*

イルカを間近で見てみたい！！
そんな気持ちでこのツアーに参加させてもらいました♪*
当日朝、部屋に電話がかかってきて何事かと思っていたところ、
私立イルカ中学2便が人数不足のため、大学に変更でもよろしいですか？とのこと。
中学とは少し内容が違うため、時間が長いとのことでしたが他に予定も入れてなかったので変更してもらいました。


**☆この体験談は名門イルカ大学に入学したことを記載します☆**

バスでのお迎えでしたが、この日は満席でした。
移動に時間がかかるため、海に入る際の注意や貸出のシュノーケルなどの軽いレクチャーと
レナーズに立ち寄り、ツアー会社の方が全員分のマラサダを買って来てくれました。
天気は良かったのですが、海の中は少し寒いことや浮力が増すということで多くの方がウェットスーツを借りていました。
3回のトライで、2回もイルカたちに逢うことができたのです♡
しかも鳴き声も聞こえて感動！！
トライ待ちの移動では、泳ぐイルカたちの背びれや(背びれが見えるだけで期待感UP☆)、
この時期産まれた赤ちゃんイルカのジャンプも３～４回は見れました！
また、イルカは好奇心が旺盛らしく、
船の先頭というかスレスレの所をずーっと一緒に泳いでいたのにはびっくりしました。
その後の海ガメ先生やウォータースポーツ(カヤックやスタンドアップパドルなど）も楽しめ
サイコーの時間を過ごせました♪

ちなみに私、全く泳げない(平泳ぎがﾀﾞﾒ)ですが、
どうしてもイルカを間近で見たくて参加を決めました。
ですがスタッフも多く、泳げない人には浮輪につかまらせてくれて
かかりきりでイルカ探しを手伝ってくれるので安心しました。
(自分で泳げた方が同行者とも一緒に楽しめるんでしょうが。。仕方ない^^;)

今回イルカ中学に参加ではなかったので内容は異なるかもしれませんが、
時間にも余裕があるならイルカ大学(同じツアー会社みたいです)をオススメします☆*

I participated in a heavenly sea tour with my colleagues on a company trip. The sea was incredibly beautiful and crystal clear! It was truly a sandbar♪ There were plenty of great shots! While on the boat, we also got to do some turtle watching, and the turtles were swimming around the boat. They were so cute(^-^) During snorkeling, I floated around and enjoyed seeing the turtles and coral, and I had a wonderful time＼(^-^)／

会社の旅行で同僚と天国の海ツアーに参加しました。すごくキレイな海で、透き通ってました！まさにサンドバー♪ベストショットもいっぱい！ボートに乗りながらウミガメウォッチングもできて、ウミガメがボートの周りを行ったり来たり。可愛かったです(^-^)シュノーケリングではプカプカ浮きながら、ウミガメや珊瑚が見れて、たっぷり堪能いたしました＼(^-^)／

I was able to see whales, dolphins, and sea turtles! I had heard that the sea had been rough for the past few days with high waves and that people weren't able to see dolphins, so I was worried, but fortunately, the waves were calm on this day. Since the morning was very early, I felt like I might doze off, but I made sure to listen carefully to our guide, Sue, as she shared snorkeling tips and important points for spotting dolphins.

I heard the water was 25 to 30 meters deep, and since I had very little snorkeling experience, I was initially anxious. However, I gathered my courage and jumped into the sea, and it was like a dream world! Beautiful shades of blue spread out before my eyes, and dolphins were swimming all around. They were making sounds that were so clear I could hear them without straining my ears. I even got to see a baby dolphin, and later, I successfully encountered a sea turtle! The sea turtle was swimming leisurely at a distance that felt almost within reach.

After swimming a lot, I was quite tired and ended up sleeping soundly on the bus ride back, but it was a satisfying kind of fatigue that filled my heart. This was the best memory of my trip to Hawaii.

クジラもイルカもウミガメも見れました！
ここ数日は海が荒れていて波が高かったりイルカに会えなかったりしたと聞いていて、心配だったのですが、この日は幸いおだやかな波。朝が大変早いのでうつらうつらとしそうなところを、ガイドのスーさんからシュノーケリングのコツやイルカを見るときの注意点などをしっかり聞きます。

水深25〜30mと聞いて、シュノーケリング経験はほとんどなかったため最初は不安だったのですが、意を決して海に飛び込んでみれば、まさに夢のような世界！
美しい水色が視界一面に広がる中、あちこち行き交うイルカたちがそこにいました。
イルカたちはずっとキュウキュウと鳴いていて、耳をすまさなくても聞こえるほどでした。赤ちゃんイルカにも会えたし、その後ウミガメにも遭遇成功！ウミガメはまるで手が届きそうなくらいの距離でゆったり悠々と泳いでいました。

たくさん泳いで結構疲れて帰りのバスでは爆睡してしまったのですが、心が満たされた心地いい疲労でした。
ハワイ旅行で一番の思い出です。

I signed up for this for my wife’s parents, who love the ocean. As soon as we returned to the accommodation, they exclaimed, "It was absolutely amazing!!" On that day, they couldn’t see the sandbar and the water level was only up to their knees, but it seems they thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling with colorful fish and sea turtles. I heard that some elderly participants didn’t go into the water but were able to ride on a canoe-like boat to watch the fish and sea turtles. The breakfast also seemed to be delicious.

海の好きな嫁のご両親のために申し込みました。宿に戻ってくるなり「ものすごく良かった！！」と大喜びでした。この日はサンドバーは見られずひざ下位までの水位だったそうですが色とりどりの魚やウミガメとたわむれシュノーケリングを満喫したようです。ご高齢の方も参加されていて海には入らずカヌーのようなボートに乗せてもらって魚やウミガメウォッチングを見ていられたと聞きました。朝食も美味しかったようです。

It was unexpectedly rainy.
I went during the dry season, but I was surprised by the bad weather and the cold.
Especially during snorkeling, there were people shivering from the cold.
If it had been sunny, the scenery would have been beautiful and it would have been amazing.
I would like to try again next time.

まさかの雨でした。
乾季に行ったのですがまさか天気が悪く寒かったです。
特にシュノーケリングは寒くがたがた震えている人もいました。
晴れていればとても景色もよく最高だったでしょう。
次回またチャレンジしたいと思います。

The weather was great, and we were able to meet dolphins without any issues! Since we were on the ocean, I think towels and light outerwear are necessary. It was warm for November, but many people ended up borrowing wetsuits. Also, if you're bringing a change of clothes, I recommend something that's easy to put on and take off.

お天気にも恵まれ、無事にイルカにも会うこともできました！やはり海の上なので、タオルや羽織モノは必要だと思います。１１月にしては暖かかったですが、急遽ウェットスーツを借りている人も多かったです。あと。着替えを持って行くならば脱ぎ着が楽なものがオススメです。

The guide was fluent in Japanese, so anyone can participate with confidence. They kindly taught us how to snorkel in detail, which was very helpful. It's great that you can ask questions whenever you don't understand something. Hanauma Bay is rich in fish, and you can encounter a wide variety of them, making it feel like you're swimming in an aquarium. I was surprised that the fish didn't flee even when people were around, as it is a no-fishing zone.

This is a highly recommended tour where you can fully enjoy snorkeling!!!

I hope the coral will recover soon and that Hanauma Bay will return to its original beauty.

ガイドさんは日本語が達者なので誰でも安心して参加できます。シュノーケルのやり方を丁寧に教えてくれてとても親切でした。わからないことはすぐに聞けるのが良いです。ハナウマ湾は魚影が濃く
多種多様な魚に出会うことができ、まるで水族館の中で泳いでいるかのよう。
漁業禁止地区とのことで、人を見ても逃げない魚たちにビックリ。

シュノーケリングを存分に楽しめる、お勧めのツアーです！！！

サンゴが蘇り、早く元の美しいハナウマ湾に戻ると良いなと思いました。

This sunset dinner and snorkel sail was excellent! The catamaran was very spacious with plenty of space to walk around and two spacious clean bathrooms. The staff was incredibly friendly and the photographer was exceptional! The food for dinner was also very good! After being in Hawaii for four days already and snorkeling each day, I am so glad I took with snorkel tour since it was by far the best snorkeling with beautiful reefs and sea life, and the photographer came into the water and took underwater photos of us! A jump drive with all the photos cost $40 and was well worth it! Of note do take some motion sickness medicine, you are on a boat! Overall I would highly recommend this trip to any one who wants to see great corral and beautiful sea life!

I was moved to swim with the dolphins!! The staff were kind and it was great. Su-san was funny, beautiful, and a wonderful person.

イルカと泳げて感動しました！！スタッフさん親切で良かったです。すーさん面白くて綺麗で素敵な方でした。

The sandbar was great with the sea turtles, but the weather was cloudy and very cold (>_<)
However, the ocean was really beautiful, which was nice.

サンドバーはウミガメはすごくよかったですが、天気が曇りでとても寒かったです(>_<)
でも海はすごくきれいでよかったです。

The sea was more beautiful than I imagined. I was moved to find such a beautiful place in the middle of the ocean. I also got to see sea turtles for the first time, and it was the best place ever. The hamburgers were delicious, and the staff were really great to us; I had so much fun♡ I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

海は想像以上に綺麗。
海の真ん中にあんなに綺麗な
場所があるなんて感動でした。
海亀も初めてみれて、最高の場所でした。
ハンバーガーも美味しかったし、スタッフさん達にもすごく良くして頂いて、本当楽しかった♡
また機会があれば参加したいです。