All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

I included it in the original tour for the children's honeymoon. Since it departs in the afternoon, you can enjoy a leisurely brunch in the morning. A while ago, Hanauma was popular, but now it's a hot tour! The beautiful sea is breathtaking! It's also a meaningful use of time.

子供の新婚旅行のオリジナルツアーに組み込みました。
午後出発なので朝はゆっくりとブランチができます。
一昔前はハナウマ人気でしたが、今アツイツアーですね＾＾
きれいな海に感動もの！時間的にも有意義です

The boat ride from the port took about an hour. There were a few waves, which made the boat ride enjoyable, and it felt like no time at all as we admired the mountains of Hawaii that we usually can't see. However, we were starting to worry about whether we would actually see the dolphins. The captain and crew were restless, and so were the participants.

When we looked at the surface of the water, we saw many sparkling things. It was the dorsal fins of the dolphins! We quickly put on our snorkels, and at the call of our class representative, Su-san, we jumped into the sea. As we desperately followed Su-san, we saw a family of dolphins swimming gracefully beneath us! The dolphins that came one after another were a bit smaller and differently colored than those we see in aquariums, and they were so cute.

Moreover, another group of dolphins arrived, and we were able to swim with them multiple times! Swimming in the ocean, where we couldn't hear any outside sounds and could only hear the voices of the dolphins, was truly mystical and an unforgettable experience.

Satisfied to have encountered the dolphins, we moved to the shallows to enjoy snorkeling freely. We encountered countless fish and even a sea turtle, surrounded by the great nature of Hawaii, and we savored a truly luxurious time.

This experience made me feel like I could work hard again starting tomorrow to see the sea and mountains of Hawaii someday. Thank you very much!

港からボートで約1時間の移動。少し波があったので、ボートに乗っているのも楽しく、普段は見ることができないハワイの山々を眺めながらの移動だったのであっという間でした。
ただ、なかなかイルカ先生の姿が見えず
…。
本当に出逢えるのか、私たち夫婦に不安がよぎった頃でした。
船長とクルーがそわそわ。参加者もそわそわ。
水面を見たら、キラキラしたものがたくさんあったのです。イルカ先生の背びれでした！
急いでシュノーケルを着け、学級委員長のすーさんの声で、一気に海へ。必死にすーさんについて行くと、私たちの下をイルカの家族がすいすい泳いでいました！次から次へと来るイルカは、水族館で見るものより少し小さく、色も違ってとっても可愛かったです。
しかも、また違う群れがやって来て、何度もイルカ達と一緒に泳ぐことができました！
外の音が聞こえない海の中で、イルカの声だけを聞きながら一緒に泳いだのは、本当に神秘的で、忘れられない体験です。

イルカ先生と出逢えて大満足した私たちは、浅瀬に移動して自由にシュノーケリングを楽しみました。数え切れないほどの魚と、ウミガメ先生にも出逢い、ハワイの大自然に囲まれて、とても贅沢な時間を味わいました。

いつかまたハワイの海や山を見るために、明日からまた仕事がんばろうと思えるような体験でした。
ありがとうございました！！

Many people seemed to get seasick, but it was incredibly fun! I would love to request this again when I go to Hawaii! ♪

船酔い・海酔いになった人も多々いたようですが、
最高にたのしかったです！
またハワイに行ったときはお願いしたいです♪

The sandbar was more beautiful than I imagined! It's a place I want to visit again. The weather wasn't very good, so snorkeling was a bit disappointing, but I got to see sea turtles, and I'm very satisfied!

サンドバーは想像以上にきれいでした！もう一度行きたいと思えるような場所です。
天気があまり良くなかったのでシュノーケリングは少し残念でしたが、ウミガメも見れたし、大満足です！

Meeting place and time → Specified in detail
Japanese guidance → Perfect
On-site guidance and precautions → Clearly explained
Safety considerations → Perfect

Items provided
- Snorkel mask
- Snorkel
- Inflatable safety vest
- Fins

Items needed
- Cash (dollars) for Hanauma Bay entrance fee + tips
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Bath towel
- Sunscreen
- Disposable camera for underwater photography

Items not needed
- Credit card
- Waterproof and dustproof case for mobile phones and digital cameras
- Drinking water
- Method for storing valuables

On the day, our guide "Dan" was fluent in Japanese and able to converse normally, which made us feel secure throughout.
Valuables are stored in a large locked container box.
We were also provided with drinking water and snacks.
Dan brought an underwater digital camera, and he uploaded the photos he took to Facebook that night.

During this honeymoon trip to Hawaii, I booked and experienced various optional tours in advance. However, honestly, many of the tours booked through travel agencies were disappointing.
Among them, the only tour I booked myself, the "Hanauma Bay Snorkeling," was extremely satisfying.
I truly realized what a veteran guide's tour should be like.
Even regarding tipping, which is not customary in Japan, I often hesitated in other tours and restaurants, but I was happy to tip Dan.
It was a truly moving tour.
I would love to request it again when I go to Hawaii.

待ち合わせ場所と時間　→　詳細にピンポイントで指定あり
日本語案内　→　完璧でした
現地での案内や注意事項など　→　わかりやすく説明あり
安全配慮　→　完璧でした

貸してくれる物
・水中メガネ
・シュノーケル
・エアー吹き込み式の安全ベスト
・足ヒレ

必要だった物
・現金（ドル）　ハナウマ湾の入場料　＋　チップとして
・水着
・着替え
・バスタオル
・日焼け止め
・水中撮影用の使い捨てカメラ

不要だった物
・クレジットカード
・携帯電話やデジカメ等、精密機器の「防水・防塵ケース」
・飲料水
・貴重品の保管方法

当日、ガイドをしてくれた「ダンさん」は日本語も達者で会話も普通にでき、終始安心できました。
貴重品類は、大型のコンテナボックスに施錠して保管してくれます。
また、飲料水とお菓子をいただきました。
ダンさんは水中デジカメを持参しており、撮った写真はその日の夜にフェイスブックにＵＰしてくれました。

今回のハワイ新婚旅行では、事前にさまざまなオプショナルツアーを予約し体験してきました。しかし、正直、旅行会社を通して予約したツアーはガッカリが多く残念なことも多々ありました。
そのような中、唯一、自分で予約したこの「ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング」は大満足でした。
本当にベテランガイドのツアーとはこういうものだと痛感したほどです。
日本では習慣のないチップにしても、他のツアーや飲食店では渋りたくなる場面がほとんどでしたが、ダンさんに対しては気持ちよくチップを渡せました。
本当に感動を与えてくれたツアーです。
また、ハワイに行った際にはお願いしたいほどです。

I participated in somewhat gloomy weather, but luckily I was able to see the sandbar. I also took some really nice photos. I think it would be amazing if the weather were good.

かなりどんよりした天気の中参加しましたが、運よくサンドバーを見ることができました。
とても素敵な写真も撮れました。天気が良ければ最高だと思います。

I gathered at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on ○○ Street at 6:15 AM, woke up at 5:30, and was at the meeting place 10 minutes early, but the bus didn't arrive. When I asked the hotel staff, I realized it was on the opposite street. I ran to ○○ Street and arrived at the meeting place by 6:17, but there was no one there. Thinking the pickup hadn't arrived yet, I asked other tour company staff present, and they said, "They usually wait for about 10 minutes, so if they haven't come by 30 minutes, you should contact them." So I waited. When they still didn't come, I called the number listed, but it was too early to connect since it was outside of business hours, and the voicemail was in English and quite fast, so I couldn't understand it. I had no choice but to wait until the business hours started at 7:00 to call again, but there was only English-speaking staff, and we couldn't communicate. I explained the situation at the Japanese counter of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and when they spoke on my behalf, they said, "We waited for about 5 minutes, but since no one came, we left. You can either change the date or try to catch a taxi right now, but it might be too late." Since I had booked optional tours online for other days, I couldn't change it, and I didn't even know the tour location, so I had no choice but to cancel.

Other tour participants were waiting for their people to arrive, and if the phone had connected, I might have made it in time. Above all, the fact that there wasn't a single staff member who could speak Japanese was the most frustrating part.

I reserved a rotating restaurant with a night view on this site, but there were no Japanese-speaking staff there either, and the transportation to Tantalus was not scheduled properly, so it ended up being the same time as the meal. I wanted to go to Tantalus more than have dinner, but I couldn't go, and I really thought I shouldn't have made a reservation on this site!

朝6:15にハイアット・リージェンシーホテルの○○通り集合で、5:30に起きて10分前には集合場所にいたが、バスが来なくてホテルの人に聞くと反対の通りだったことに気がついた。走って○○通りまで行って6:17には集合場所にいたが、姿はなく、まだお迎え来てないのだと思い、そこにいた他のツアー会社の人などにきくと、『大体10分くらいしかは待ってくれるから30分まで待っても来なかったら連絡してみればいいよ』と言われたので待っていた。それでも来なかったので書かれていたところに電話すると、時間が早いため営業時間外で繋がらず留守電も英語でかなり早いためききとれなかった。仕方なく営業開始時間の7:00まで待ってから電話すると、英語スタッフしか居なくて私たちでの会話は無理だった。ハイアット・リージェンシーホテルの日本語カウンターで経緯を説明し、会話してもらうと、『5分くらい待ったが来なかったので出発した。日にちを変えるか、今からすぐにタクシーを拾ってきてもギリギリ間に合うか分からないくらい』とのことだった。他の日もネットでオプショナルツアーを入れていたため変更はきかず、ツアー開催場所も分からないくらいのでやむを得ず断然した。
他のツアーの人は人が来るまで待っていてくれていたし、電話が繋がればすぐに行って間に合ったかもしれないし、なにしろ、日本語が話せるスタッフが一人もいない事が一番嫌だった。

このサイトで夜景の見える回転式レストランを予約したが、そこにも日本語が話せるスタッフはいなくて付いてくるはずのタンタラスの丘送迎も時間設定ができず、勝手に食事開始時間と同じになってしまうため食事よりもタンタラスの丘に行きたかったのに行けず、本当にこのサイトで予約しちゃだめだ！と思った。

I would highly recommend this activity. Driver was very helpful and informative. Everything was just as the company promised. We had a wonderful time.

The sandbar was incredibly beautiful and the best place. I felt like it was a heavenly sea when the tide came in and the beach appeared. I also saw sea turtles and had an amazing experience snorkeling with lots of fish.

サンドバーはとにかくきれいで最高の場所でした。
潮が満ちて砂浜が現れるなんてまさに天国の海だなと感じました。
ウミガメも見れたしシュノーケリングで魚もいっぱい見れたし最高の体験でした。

I checked the dates for when the sandbar would have the lowest water level, but there was still water up to my knees, so I didn't encounter the scenery I often see in pictures. Still, it was really beautiful!

Snorkeling was included in the plan, and since I can't swim, I hadn't prepared for it. However, the staff reassured me that they would support me, and they took me to the snorkeling spot. Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy snorkeling!

サンドバー自体はなるべく水位の低い日にちを調べて行ったのですがやっぱり膝下ぐらいの高さまで潮があって、よく見る画像のような光景には出会えませんでした。それでもすごくきれいでした！
シュノーケリングが予定に組み込まれていて、わたしは泳げないからと準備をしないでいたらスタッフがサポートするから大丈夫だよ、と声をかけてくれて一緒にシュノーケルスポットまで連れて行ってくれました。おかげ様で楽しくシュノーケリングができてよかったです！

We LOVED this day! Dan & his wife were great! They took very good care of us, even making sure that those of us with cameras got a chance to take pictures of the beautiful fish (and the 2 sea turtles we saw). They provided us with cold water and snacks after our swim, which were much appreciated. I love that Dan took many pictures of us all with his camera, and posted them to Facebook for us to see &/or download later. My husband and I are both over 60, and I think they were a little concerned whether we could handle the swimming. But they stayed nearby and checked often whether we were OK (we were!) Most of our group was Japanese, with My husband & I the only "anglos". Dan was amazing at switching from Japanese to English and back, making sure that none of us felt left out of the conversation. We would definitely recommend this activity for anyone!

I had a great time! It was really enjoyable!! The crew's homey atmosphere was also very nice!! I was satisfied because I could see the sea turtles properly.

However, despite being called the sea of heaven, the water wasn't very clear! Okinawa is definitely much clearer!!

But since it was after the rain! The photos were taken with dynamic range, so maybe this is how it usually looks!?

The snorkeling was really fun too!!

楽しかったです！普通に楽しめます！！
クルーの方達のアットホームな感じも非常に交換です！！
ちゃんとウミガメもみれたので満足しております。

しかし天国の海というわりには、水が綺麗ではなかったです！沖縄のほうが完全に綺麗です！！

でも雨の後だったので！写真はダイナミックレンジで撮影してるんで！本来ならこんな感じなのかな！？

シュノーケルも本当に楽しかったですよ！！

Had a great time very few folks on the trip. Crew was great they knew where to go to get on the turtles. Chris was busy looking for other things to show us so got to see a lot more than just the turtles. Nice thing about the morning trip is that we got there before a lot of other folks so there were plenty of turtles on the reef.

It’s not that we didn’t see dolphins or sea turtles, but it was disappointing that we couldn’t see as many as we had hoped. We only saw a few dolphins and just one sea turtle. Since the wind picked up, there were no marine sports, so we were told we had free time. But I thought, if that’s the case, then let’s go look for dolphins!! I don’t understand why we paid for the tour.

イルカやウミガメが見られなかった訳ではないが、期待していたほど見ることができなくて残念でした。イルカに至っては数匹・ウミガメは１匹のみでした。風が出てきたためマリンスポーツはなしだったので、自由時間です。といわれましたが、だったらイルカ探しに行ってよ！！って思いました。何のためにお金だしてツアーに参加したのか分からない。

The sea was very beautiful. I was satisfied to see a sea turtle (laughs). Furthermore, I was extremely satisfied to swim with the sea turtle. I highly recommend this tour!

海がとても綺麗でした
ウミガメも見れて満足(笑)
更に、ウミガメと一緒に泳げ大満足
このツアーは、入れる事をおすすめします！

Unfortunately, it was cloudy, but I think the view would be wonderful if it were sunny.

You can definitely see sea turtles (just their heads, though), and the offshore sandy beach is a fantastic spot.

However, if there are many participants in snorkeling, it can get crowded in the water, so be careful of the feet of the person in front of you (laughs).

残念ながら曇ってましたが、晴れてれば景色も素晴らしいと思います。

ウミガメは100％見れます(頭だけですが)、沖合のサンドビーチも素晴らしい場所です。

ただシュノーケリングは参加者が多いと海で渋滞が起きますので前の人の足にご注意を(笑)

It was a very fulfilling day, and I was extremely satisfied. The sandbar was beautiful, and I even got to see a sea turtle. If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again. Thank you, Yuki.

かなり充実した１日で大満足でした。サンドバーも綺麗でしたし、ウミガメにも会えました。ハワイへ行ったら、また是非参加したいです。ユキさん、ありがとうごさいました。

You must do this!!! Most fun crazy safe experience we have ever done! So happy we did it here in Hawaii and especially with all the kind people here!

This time, we participated as a group of five, including friends and family. Thanks to the attentive care of the staff, they flexibly accommodated each of our wishes, allowing all five of us to enjoy ourselves. We had the best time together with the beautiful sea, sea turtles, and tropical fish, playing games and making wonderful memories.

この度は5人で、友達、親子で参加しました。ｽﾀｯﾌの行き届いた配慮でそれぞれの希望にも柔軟に対応して頂き5人それぞれが楽しむことができました。
キレイな海に海ガメに熱帯魚、みんなでゲームをしたりで、最高の時間を過ごすことができました。

I was honestly a bit anxious since it was overseas and had fewer reviews compared to other tours. We waited on the first floor of the hotel for our pickup, wondering if they would really come. However, they arrived almost on time and were friendly from the start. There were three groups of foreign tourists, and they made sure to engage with everyone equally, which was wonderful.

I saw reviews mentioning that valuables could be stored, and I thought they would be kept in the car, but instead, they were stored in a lockbox on the beach. Also, I was instructed to wear my swimsuit beforehand, so I participated in just my swimsuit from the beginning. However, being in the water for a long time can get cold, so changing clothes is definitely necessary.

While there were some minor shortcomings in the guidance, both Dan, the husband, and Chie, the wife, were very nice people, making it a tour you can enjoy with peace of mind. I think it's recommended. Even if the weather is bad or we didn't see any sea turtles, that's just nature, so it's to be expected.

海外の、しかも他のツアーに比べて口コミも少なかったところだったので正直不安でした。ホテルの1階で待機してピックアップしてもらう形でしたので、本当に来るのかなぁ…と。
ですが、ほぼ定刻通りに迎えに来てくれて、尚且つ最初から気さくに話してくれ、外国人観光客と一緒の3組だったのですがちゃんと全員にバランスよく話し掛けてくれる気の遣える素晴らしい方です。
貴重品が預けられるという口コミを見ましたが、てっきり車の中に保管するのかと思っていたら砂浜に鍵の掛かる箱に保管をしました。
あとは、事前に水着を着用しとくように指示があったので最初から水着だけで参加したのですが、ずっと水に入っていると寒くなるので、やはり着替えは必要ですね。
若干案内不足なところは否めませんが、旦那さんのダンさんと奥様のチエさん共に非常に良い人で、安心して楽しめるツアーですのでオススメだと思います。
天気が悪いとか、海ガメにあえなかったとか言ってもそれは自然が相手なのですから当然のことだと思います。

The shuttle ride was good,, picked us up at our motel. The snorkimg was good too but the snorkel mask weren't very good

If you walk on the pure white sand in the middle of the ocean, you'll encounter giant sea turtles. If you peek into the water, you can see a mother sea turtle with her baby, along with tropical fish swimming just within reach!

海の真ん中で真っ白な砂の上を徒歩で歩けば､ﾃﾞｯｶｲ海亀に当たる｡
海の中を覗けば､海亀の親子の姿に熱帯の魚達の泳ぐ姿が手の届きそうな所に居る
のが見えるﾖ～!!

I participated in the Dolphin University on November 2, 2014. We gathered at a little past 6 AM, so the energy was low, but our chairperson, Julie, was super high-energy and lifted our spirits, making us feel excited. We enjoyed delicious malasadas and then boarded the boat. I got to meet many dolphin instructors and Professor Turtle. I was even able to have a conversation with a dolphin instructor!

We challenged ourselves to see how fast we could go while kayaking, and it was really fun. At one point, Julie said, "It's your tour, so you all have to enjoy it!" I think it's true that if you don't enjoy it, you're missing out. I highly recommend it!

2014/11/2イルカ大学に参加しました。朝6時過ぎに集合とあってテンション低めだったのですが、委員長のジュリが超ハイテンションで持ち上げてくれたのでウキウキ気分に。マラサダも
おいしく頂き、いざ乗船。
イルカ先生もカメ教授もたくさん出会えました。イルカ先生と会話することができたんですよ＼(^o^)／
カヤックに乗りどこまで最速スピードが出せるか挑戦したり、本当に楽しかったです。
途中ジュリが「みなさんのツアーだからみなさんが楽しまなきゃ！」と言っていたとおり、自分が楽しまなきゃソンだと思います。
オススメです！

I participated with two friends, making a total of three of us. Before we departed, the weather was not very good, and I was quite worried, but we were able to experience a beautiful sandbar as the sun came out. The visibility wasn't great, probably due to the rain, so I give it three stars, but we did see sea turtles, and the crew was cheerful, making it a lot of fun! I think it’s worth going! There was a tour guest who mistakenly thought it was a regular cruise, and they seemed to have some downtime while snorkeling, so I think it's important to be careful when choosing a tour. Thank you for introducing us to this enjoyable tour! I will participate again if I have the chance!

友達と計3名で参加しました。出発前は天候があまり優れずとても心配でしたが、晴れ間も広がり綺麗なサンドバーを体験することが出来ました。雨が降っていたせいもあって、透明度があまり良くなかったので星は3つですが、ウミガメも見れましたし、乗組員さん達も陽気でとても楽しかったです！行って損はないと思います！ツアー客の方の中に普通のクルージングと間違えてしまった方がいらっしゃって、シュノーケリング中など時間を持て余らせていたので、ツアーを選ぶときは注意が必要だと思いました。今回は楽しいツアーをご紹介いただきありがとうございました！また機会があれば参加します！

It was unfortunately a cloudy day, but I had a great time participating. On the day I attended, the water level was about halfway up my shins at the shallowest point. If you want to see the completely exposed sand like in the brochure, it's better to research and decide on your participation date in advance! You can find the low tide times online!
The BBQ lunch was served in a hamburger style. It was delicious! On the way back, there was a hot drink service. It was a bit cold, so it was nice to warm up.

あいにくの曇り空でしたが楽しく参加できました。参加した日は1番浅い所でひざ下半分くらいの水位でした。パンフレットみたいに完全に砂がでた状態が見たいのであれば事前に調べてから参加日を決めた方かいいですね！干潮時間はネットで調べられます！
ランチのBBQはハンバーガースタイル。美味しかったです！帰りにはホットドリンクのサービスがありました。少し寒かったので身体が温まり助かりました。

Overall, I had a fun time and created great memories. Although I felt a sense of discomfort with the guide, Sue (a Japanese), who spoke in a somewhat intimidating tone and exaggerated stories to satisfy the participants, I was reassured by the local staff who constantly checked on everyone’s condition during snorkeling. We saw several groups of dolphins swimming beneath us (according to Sue, there were more than 50 in a pod, but it seemed exaggerated...), and we observed dolphins jumping and playing up close from the boat. I felt like I managed to chase after a turtle, but the tropical fish in the water were beautiful and breathtaking.

I hadn’t put my face in the water for over 15 years and was worried, but thanks to the wetsuit, I wasn’t cold, and the water felt warm and pleasant.

The hamburger for lunch was clearly made from the cheapest frozen meat and bread, but perhaps because I was hungry and surrounded by stunning scenery on the boat, it tasted good.

I would like to try this again.

全体的に楽しく思い出が作れました。敬語が喋れないのか、ガイドのスーさん(日本人）の威圧的な喋り口調の日本語と、「皆さんラッキーですね、こんな事滅多に無いんですよ」と参加者を満足させるための誇張した話にずっと違和感を感じていたものの、現地スタッフはスノーケリング中、常に参加者の状態を気遣っていて安心しました。イルカは何匹かの群が自分たちの下を通り（スーさん曰く50匹以上の群れだったそうですが、誇張されてたような…）、船上では飛び跳ねたり遊んでるイルカを間近で観察しました。亀は頑張って追いかけて見れた感じでしたが、海水の中はトロピカルフィッシュが美しく感動的でした。
15年以上水に顔をつけたことがなく心配していたものの、スウェットスーツのおかげで寒くなく、水の中は暖かくて気持ち良かったです。
昼食のハンバーガーは、ハッキリ言って明らかに一番安い冷凍肉とパンをBBQしたものでしたが、お腹が減っていたのと絶景に囲まれた船上で食べたからか、美味しかったです。

またチャレンジしたいと思います。

The guys who did our trip were excellent they treated me with such care. I injured myself before the trip and they were excellent at getting me on and off the boat.

i went on the tour with my 2 and 4 year old kids and my mother, my sister, and aunt. I was little worried because our group age was ranging from 2-65 year old. But we all had a wonderful time and this became one of the best memories we have.
The tour was well organized and the boat is new and clean and lunch was pretty good. It could be little cold depending on the weather, but overall it was a great tour! I will definitely recommend it to my friends!

Very enjoyable. Saw a very large sea turtle, no dolphins though, maybe wrong time of year. The boat crew was very professional and helpful. Would definitely go again.

We came here on our honeymoon and we had an awesome experience with Ocean Joy Cruises. We scheduled for the shuttle service and the bus was right on time to pick us up from our hotel. There was a little traffic to Ko-Olina but wasn't too bad. The bus driver kindly guided us through the entire ride and it was comfortable. The cruise staff were friendly and generous. They provided everyone with ginger pills to avoid motion sickness. Snorkeling was great too. Too bad that we didn't get to see the turtles but it was fun! The food wasn't fancy or anything but it was delicious and that first sip of an icy cold beer after snorkeling was heavenly. While we were having dinner, we got to see the group of dolphins swimming right next to our cruise which was phenomenal. The sunset, of course, it was breathtaking moment. My husband and I really enjoyed the cruise and we will definitely come back with our family in the future.