All Reviews for Oahu Snorkeling Tours

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.

first of all, people working on the boat was awesome, they were very very friendly, especially guy name mason was funny and very active and he was there every moment when we needed him
the boat was not too big and luckily we only had less than twenty people so a lot of room normally around forty people on the board. I suggest to take a pill before you go on because it really help you not to through up.
snorkeling was fun experience and they teach you everything you need to know and fun part was when you go into the water they feed the fish so the fish can come to you I'm talking about a lot of fish and it was so amazing and beautiful when can I get to see that many of fish.
after snorkeling it's cold right but this boat has warm water so you can take salt water out in warm water, that was pretty good idea for help from cold and windy weather.
the boat had every drink you could think of like from hot coffee to cold soda to alcohol beverage and people working on the boat took turn to be a bartender and they actually make good tasty drinks but just let you know that alcohol is only served after snorkeling.
I gotta talk and tell you about the food. it's most delicious Hawaiian pork bbq burger and charcoal grilled chicken was so so good and fresh Hawaiian fruits was one of my favorite
during the diner time captain called out to come out and we went out and guess what?!! dolphins were swimming by, not just one couple of Dolphins
it was my first time watching Dolphins swimming around and that was amazing time.
captain was very generous he didn't want us to miss every moment so he was keep looking out and around the ocean if anything it might be interesting for us.
overall this was the best experience for us and I truly and definitely recommend to try, love to go on the board and meet them again.

We took the afternoon dolphin watch cruise that set sail at 1pm. Saw some sea turtles and a dolphin pod from afar. The snorkelling was nothing great...lots of reef fishes and mostly dead coral. Being prone to motion sickness, I was elated at how wonderfully stable the catamaran was, and for once I actually enjoyed sailing instead of spending half my time being sick over the rails. In spite of my disappointment at not seeing dolphins up close, the afternoon turned out to be a really pleasant cruise along the beautiful Ko Olina coastline. The staff were attentive and friendly. My 3 year son threw a fit when I got him out of the choppy waters during the snorkelling session. Kudos to the staff who successfully quietened him down by giving him bread to feed the fishes from the back of the ship. Food was great. Pulled pork sandwiches, chips and fruit salad were delicious. All in all, a lovely afternoon.

The barbecue was very delicious, and I had a lot of seconds. The sea was very beautiful, and I had an experience that I could only enjoy here.

バーベキューはとても美味しくてたくさんおかわりしました。
海はとても綺麗で、ここでしか味わえない体験が出来ました。

We, the older participants among the young people and couples, were my husband, who was joining for the first time, and me, who had participated before. We were eagerly wishing to meet dolphins. Last time, we were tired from swimming and the visibility wasn't great, so this time we had high expectations! Many dolphins and turtles came to see us. Swimming with them was the best! I was so happy! However, there were too many people on the boat, so I wished for a bit more space.

若い人やカップルに混ざって参加した熟年の私たち、以前に参加した私と初めての主人。ひたすらイルカに会いたいと願いながら。以前は泳ぎ疲れ、透明度もよくない状態だったので今回は是非と期待！たくさんのイルカさんとカメさんが会いに来てくれました。一緒に泳げて最高！嬉しかった！ただ、船にたくさん乗り過ぎなので少し余裕が欲しかったです。

I took this trip on my own. The staff were very friendly and personable and laid back. The catamaran was quite large and fit everyone comfortably. Unfortunately, the water was quite silty and therefore the visibility was poor. I saw a couple of turtles and a few fish, but overall the snorkeling portion of the trip was disappointing. It sounds like from other reviews it is not always this way, so I may have just been unlucky. After snorkeling, we sailed around, which was fun. Subway subs were provided for lunch; however there were no vegetarian friendly subs - I would recommend for the future that this option be made available.

Overall, the trip was good but would have been much better had the visibility been better.

During our stay, we were worried about the weather because a typhoon was unusually coming, but it was sunny and we were able to swim in the emerald sea! The staff were cheerful and kind, and I’m really glad we used this tour!

私たちが滞在中は珍しく台風が来るということで天気も心配してましたが、晴れててエメラルドの海の中で泳ぐことが出来ました‼︎ スタッフの方々も陽気で優しくてこのツアーを利用して本当に良かったです‼︎

The staff spoke Japanese, and when I forgot my contact lenses, they flexibly rented me prescription snorkeling gear. When I got into the sea, I was able to see dolphins and even met a sea turtle, which was very healing. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

スタッフの方が日本語が話せる方で、コンタクトを忘れたため、落ち込んでいたところ臨機応変に度付きのシュノーケルをレンタルしてくれました(´ω｀)海に出たら、イルカも見れましたし、ウミガメにも会えてとても癒されました(´ω｀)また機会があれば参加したいと思います(´ω｀)

I had only done snorkeling in Okinawa before. The sea in Okinawa was beautiful, but Hanauma Bay was incomparably more stunning.

On the day of the tour, a cheerful guide came to pick us up at the meeting point. The guide spoke Japanese very well and chatted with us casually during the drive. Thanks to that, we arrived at Hanauma Bay in no time. We received a briefing on sea etiquette and swimming techniques while putting on our fins and life jackets, and then we were off to the ocean! Perhaps due to the prior briefing, we were able to move around freely! When we moved to a slightly deeper area, a school of fish appeared right in front of us! I had never seen such a school of fish before!! After that, we were informed by the guide's friend about where to find sea turtles, and we set off to search for them. We successfully spotted a sea turtle. Although we shouldn't touch them, the turtle approached us closely, perhaps because it was used to people. It was so close that I was worried we might accidentally touch it.

After thoroughly enjoying Hanauma Bay, we were given well-chilled water and Hawaiian snacks on our way back. I was very grateful for that consideration, as swimming took more energy than I expected.

Next time I go to Hawaii, I would like to request the same guide again.

これまでに沖縄でしかシュノーケリングをしたことがありませんでした．沖縄の海もきれいでしたが，ハナウマ湾は沖縄とは比べ物にならないくらいきれいでした．

　当日はピックアップ場所に陽気なガイドさんが迎えに来てくれました．ガイドさんは日本語がとても上手で，移動の車内でも気さくに話しかけてくれます．おかげであっという間にハナウマ湾に到着．
　足ヒレ，ライフジャケットの装着時に海でのマナー，泳ぎ方のレクチャーを受け，いざ海へ！事前レクチャーのおかげか移動も自由自在に！水深が少し深いところへ移動すると，魚の群れが目の前に！あんな魚群は初めて見ました！！その後はガイドさんの友人からウミガメがいる場所を教えてもらい，ウミガメ捜索へ．無事にウミガメを発見できました．ウミガメは触ってはいけないのですが，ヒトに慣れているせいかウミガメからグイグイ近づいてきます．触ってしまうのではないかハラハラするくらい至近距離でした．
　ひとしきりハナウマ湾を満喫し，帰り際にはよく冷えた水とハワイのお菓子をいただきました．水の中は思ったより体力をつかうので，その気遣いがとてもうれしかったです．

次回ハワイに行くときはまた同じ方にガイドをお願いしたいと思います．

The staff were all very kind and friendly. It was a bit disappointing that the sandy beach wasn't available and that we could only see the turtles from a distance. However, they were very attentive to the children, which allowed us to relax and enjoy ourselves.

スタッフがみなさんとても人柄のいい方たちばかりでした。
砂浜が出ていなかったことと亀を遠くからなんとなく見ることしかできなかったのが少し残念でした。子供たちのことをとても気にかけてくれたので私たちも安心して楽しむことができました。

Dolphins are wild, so whether you can swim close to them is a matter of luck. During our visit, we spotted dolphins right after leaving the harbor, but they swam away before we could get close, and we only saw them from a distance for a moment.
I was really impressed that we could swim with the sea turtles so close.
The staff was cheerful and made the experience enjoyable, so we had a great time.

イルカは野生なので、近くで泳げるかどうかは運次第。私たちの時は、港を出てすぐにイルカを発見したのですが、近くまで行く前に離れてしまい、離れたところから一瞬しか見られませんでした。
ウミガメは本当に手の届く場所で泳げるので感激しました。
スタッフが明るくて楽しく盛り上げてくれるので楽しく過ごせました。

As expected, I was satisfied to see the sea turtles. Above all, the staff were cheerful and entertaining. They take commemorative photos (for a fee), and they are wonderful (in terms of poses). The staff give pose instructions. It became a great memory.

期待どおり、うみがめにも会えて満足でした。
なにより、スタッフたちが明るく楽しませてくれました。
記念写真（有料）を撮ってくれるのですが、これがまた
すばらしい（ポーズ）。スタッフがポーズの指示してくれます。
いい思い出となりました。

I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles, as well as many other fish. The instructor was swimming with an octopus in one hand. The taro burger on the water was quite delicious. I only experienced a little bit of hula dancing, but it felt simple enough that I think I could do it. Although the morning starts early, it was a fulfilling experience that didn't feel like just a half-day tour. The staff were all bright and kind, making it a tour that anyone can enjoy!

イルカもウミガメも会うことができました｡もちろん他の魚もたくさん｡インストラクターの方はタコを片手に泳いでました｡海上のタロイモバーガーもなかなか美味｡フラダンスはさわり程度ですが､簡単なものですのでできるようになった気がします｡朝は早いですが半日ツアーとは思えない充実した一時でした｡スタッフみんなが明るく優しいので誰でも楽しめるツアーです！

I participated with a friend in September. Due to the season and timing, we couldn't see the sandbar, and the water was about waist-deep, but afterwards at the turtle point, we saw many sea turtles, and there were also a lot of sea turtles at the snorkeling point, so it was truly moving to swim so close to them (I heard this was lucky). Next time, I want to come back during the season when we can see the sandbar.

友人と９月に参加しました。季節と時間の関係でサンドバーは見れず、腰ぐらいの
水が有りましたが、その後ウミガメポイントではたくさんのウミガメを見れたり、
シュノーケリングポイントでもたくさんのウミガメがいたので、本当に間近でウミガメと泳げたのが本当に感動でした（これはラッキーだったそうですが）次回はサンドバーの見れる時期にまた来たいと思います。

I attended this activities with my friend and it was one of my best memories in hawaii trip! I could see the beautiful sandbar, tropical fish and coral even if the weather was not so good. And especially the crews was just awsome! They are really cheerful, caring and enjoyed the time with us!

I participated with my 8-year-old daughter and another person.
On the bus ride, we saw beautiful nature that you can't see in Waikiki.
The time on the boat was short, so I didn't get seasick.
We were able to see sea turtles coming close to us multiple times, which was amazing.
I thought snorkeling would just be splashing around in shallow water, but we got to see much deeper parts of the ocean than I imagined, with lots of coral and tropical fish. My daughter, who was experiencing this for the first time, was initially nervous but was very moved.
I recommend bringing a waterproof digital camera if you join the tour.
The staff were kind, and they took this photo for us.
The content of the tour was excellent, providing satisfaction beyond the price.
I added several options this time, and this was the best.

8歳の娘と3人で参加しました。
バスの送迎途中にはワイキキでは見れない大自然を見れます。
船に乗る時間も短いので船酔いもしませんでした。
ウミガメは寄ってくる感じで何回も見られるので最高でした。
シュノーケリングは浅瀬をパシャパシャすると思っていたら、想像以上に海底が深い所を見れて、サンゴと熱帯魚が沢山で初めての娘も最初はドキドキでしたが、とても感動していました。
ツアーに参加するなら防水デジカメを持っていくことをオススメします。
スタッフの方も親切でこの写真も撮って頂きました。
ツアーの内容がとても良くて、価格以上の
満足感があります。
今回複数のオプションを付けましたが、これが最高でした。

We had such a great time both on the boat and in the water.
The food was great and staff members were all super nice and sweet.
I really appreciate it!

The only one bad thing for me was that I didn't remember/they didn't know how much it cost. I reserved this tour through the internet in advance like 10 days ago and payed with my credit card. Since my friends(there were 5 of us) tried to pay me by cash at the day of the tour but the voucher didn't mention about the price, I asked at the front how much they charged on my credit card. And the lady checked my name on the list and PC and said it's $485. I thought it's a little more inexpensive than I thought, so I asked her to double check and she said it's correct. So we just split the bill. But I found that they charged $695, which was the correct amount, after I left hawaii and got back home...Unfortunately all other friends are form other countries, so I gave up getting the difference in the bill from them. :(
I think the total amount should be on the voucher or at least they should have gave me correct info!

This is emerald green!
The color of the sea was very beautiful to look at.
The transparency of the sea was a bit disappointing.
The pancakes at Kimo's were indeed delicious.

これぞエメラルドグリーン！
海の色で見る分には、とてもキレイでした。
海の透明度はいまいちで、少し残念でした。
キモズのパンケーキは、やはり美味しかったです。

The weather unexpectedly turned to rain. It wasn't constant, and there were moments of sunshine peeking through the heavy clouds, so it was a rain I could accept. I couldn't help but feel a bit regretful, thinking how much more beautiful it would have been if it had been sunny.

We had plenty of time for snorkeling around the turtle spot and at the sandbar, so I enjoyed it thoroughly. The highlight was definitely the delicious hamburger for lunch. It was amazing.

I felt like the wait for the bus back was unnecessarily long, but my swimsuit dried completely. The bus had air conditioning, so a cover-up is a must.

天気はまさかの雨。ずっとではなく、重い雲の隙間から時々晴れ間が出たので、ま、仕方ないと諦められる雨でした。
晴れてたらもっときれいにみられたんだろうなーと悔しさが残りました。
サンドバーも、ウミガメスポット周辺でのシュノーケリングの時間もたっぷり取れたので、十分楽しめました。
なんといってもランチのハンバーガーの美味しかったこと。サイコーでした。
帰りのバスを待つ時間がなんだか無駄に長いような気がしましたが、すっかり水着も乾きました。バスはクーラー効いてるので、羽織ものは絶対です。

Amazing time and exceeded all hopes and exepectations

This was the best excursion we did this trip and look forward to doing it again next year and a great big thank you to the crew they were awesome

Absolutely beautiful!
I was able to relax with the pleasant sea and scenery.
The hamburger I had on the boat was also delicious!

凄い綺麗の一言！！
気持ち良い海の中と景色でリラックスできました。
船の中で食べたハンバーガーも美味でした！

This was a tour I had always wanted to try, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience as I had hoped! The kids were thrilled, and the boat staff were kind, keeping the children smiling throughout. We even got to see sea turtles, so I highly recommend this tour. However, the air conditioning on the bus during the round trip was too cold. The kids were almost freezing. (This happens a lot in Hawaii. Can't something be done about it?)

一度は行ってみたかったツアーですが期待通りの素晴らしい体験が出来ました！子供も大喜び、船のスタッフも親切で子供も終始笑顔でした。ウミガメにも会えてお勧めのツアーです。ただ行き帰りのバスのエアコンが寒過ぎました。子供が凍えそうでした。（ハワイは多いです。何とかならないですかねえ）

Snorkeling while watching beautiful sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs, and fish... Encountering sea turtles was also thrilling! It was just the best. I was very satisfied with the attentive service from the staff. Next time, I definitely want to visit when the beach appears.

綺麗なサンドビーチに、綺麗なサンゴ礁と魚たちを見ながらのシュノーケリング・・・・・
ウミガメとの遭遇にも感激！
もう最高でした。
スタッフの皆さんのキメ細やかなサービスにも大満足です。
今度はビーチが現れた時に、是非とも行ってみたいです。

Every year I go to Hawaii, but this was my first time sailing off Waikiki. There were about 10 participants that day, and we were the only Japanese. The ride was comfortable without any nausea-inducing swaying. The view of Waikiki from the sea was exceptional. There were quite a few turtles at the snorkeling point, which was enjoyable. However, there were no life jackets, just a floating noodle. They provide snorkeling gear for free, so if you're anxious, it's better to bring your own. The other catamaran tour I considered had life jackets (I noticed since they were at the same point). Drinks and snacks are available for purchase, so I recommend bringing your own water. The staff only spoke English but were friendly and kind. Since it departs from Waikiki Beach, it's easy to join, so I recommend it.

毎年ハワイに行っていながら、初のワイキキ沖セーリング。当日の参加者は10人ほどで日本人は私たちだけ。酔うような揺れもなく快適。沖から見るワイキキの眺めは格別でした。シュノーケルポイントにはカメさんも結構いて楽しめます。ただ・・・ライフジャケット等はなく、英語で「ヌードル」という浮く棒のみ。シュノーケルは無料で貸してくれます。なので、不安な方は持参した方がよいかと。迷ったもう１つのカタマランツアーにはライフジャケットがありました（同じポイントでやっていたのでわかりました）。飲み物、スナックは有料なのでお水等持参がおすすめ。スタッフは英語のみですが感じよく親切。ワイキキビーチ発なので気軽に参加できるのでおすすめです。

Was one of the best times as a family so much fun crew was friendly and very helpful. A must if ever In the area

I had an amazing experience in the best weather imaginable, where the ocean was beautiful and I even got to see sea turtles. This is a tour that I highly recommend you join when you go to Hawaii!

もうリベンジはいらないと言われるくらい最高の天気の中、海もきれいで、ウミガメにも会うことが出来ました。とてもいい経験をさせていただきました。ハワイに行ったら是非参加して欲しいツアーです！

The sea turtle snorkeling was amazing. The sea turtles were really close. The ocean was beautiful and fantastic. The snorkeling was so clear that it felt like I could be drawn into the depths of the deep sea, both in areas with coral and those without.

ウミガメ・シュノーケルは最高でした。ウミガメもすごい近くにいました。
海もきれいで最高でした。
シュノーケルはサンゴがあるところとないところの深海の深さをみて吸い込まれそうなくらいきれいでした。

It had been some time since low tide, but the water depth was about knee-high, which I had expected, so I had no particular complaints. The sunlight reflecting on the water surface was very beautiful. Since I'm not great at socializing, I found myself with a bit of free time during our stay at the sandbar, but I was able to fully enjoy the scenery. During snorkeling, I was able to see a turtle up close, which was very moving. It was a great experience. Thank you very much.

干潮から時間がたっていましたが、膝上くらいの水深で、もともとそれくらいかと思っていたので特に不満はありませんでした。
水面に陽の光が反射してとてもキレイでした。
盛り上げベタなのでサンドバー滞在時間中は少し時間をもて余してしまいましたが笑、景色を満喫することができました。
シュノーケリングでは間近でカメを見ることができ、とても感動しました。
いい経験ができました。
ありがとうございました。

I couldn't see the sandbar. I think it was due to the tides, but I believe it would be helpful to include the times when it can be seen in the catalog. The explanation from the guide who showed us around was enjoyable.

サンドバーは見る事が出来なかった。潮の関係だと思うがカタログに見る事ができる時期などを記載しておくと親切だと思う。案内してくれたガイドの説明は楽しかった。