All Reviews for Submarine Tour & Glassbottom Boat

We had such a awesome time and got to see turtles and the local fish. Will definitely recommend this to any friends that go to Oahu as something to do!

Diving about 88 feet with the submarine, I was able to see various fish and turtles, which was a valuable experience. I also appreciate the timely arrangements for the pick-up service.

８８フィートぐらいサブマリンで潜って、いろいろな魚やカメを観ることができて、貴重な体験ができました。送迎アレンジも時間通りでご案内いただき感謝しております。

On November 30, 2018, it felt like there were only a few fish in the areas where there were no corals and where planes and other things were sunk. It was very disappointing, especially considering the high cost.

2018年11月30日　サンゴがなく飛行機など沈めている所にだけ魚が少しいる感じでした。金額が高いのに　これだけ・・・と、とても残念でした。

I rode a submarine for the first time! When I heard we would be at a depth of 30 meters, I thought it wouldn't be that deep. However, once we actually submerged, the scenery was completely different since we were underwater. It was very surreal.

Since we were sitting back-to-back, the people behind me seemed to get excited when they saw a whale, but I couldn't see anything from my side. On the way back, they said we might see it again since we would be turning around, but unfortunately, we didn't see anything.

初めて潜水艦に乗りました！
水深３０メートルと聞いて、あまり深くないのかなぁという印象。
実際に潜ってみると、海中にいるだけあって、景色も違います。
非常に幻想的でした。
背中合わせに座るので、背中側の人たちは鯨が見えたらしく盛り上がるものの、こちら側では見えず。帰りはＵターンするので見えるかもとのことでしたが、残念ながら見えず。

I used this for my honeymoon trip.

There were many other foreign tourists participating as well, but there were crew members who could speak Japanese, so I was able to hear the explanations in Japanese until we boarded the submarine. The transfer to the submarine is by boat, and you can enjoy the breeze on the deck, which feels nice. On the day I went, the boat was quite rocky, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to take some motion sickness medication beforehand.

Once on the submarine, you can see various things like colorful fish, sea turtles, and a sunken airplane that you wouldn't typically see in Japan. After boarding the submarine, there are multilingual headphones available, so you can listen to the explanations in Japanese. The inside of the submarine is quite cool, so I recommend bringing warm clothing.

新婚旅行で利用させていただきました。

他の外国人の観光客の方もたくさん参加していますが、船員さんに日本語を話せる方がいるので、潜水艦に乗るまでの説明は日本語で聞くことができます。
潜水艦までの移動は船なので、デッキに出れば風に当たることができ、気持ちいいです。私が乗った日は船が結構揺れていた為、船酔いする方は酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が良いかもしれません。

潜水艦に乗ってからは、日本で見ないようなカラフルな魚やウミガメ、沈んだ飛行機等色んな物が見えます。
潜水艦に乗った後も多国語対応のヘッドホンがあるので、日本語で解説を聞く事ができます。
潜水艦の中はかなりクーラーが効いているため、防寒着を持っておく事をお勧めします。

Since it was mentioned that we would be guided in Japanese, I participated in the 10 AM tour. There were many Japanese people. I was able to see more fish than I had expected. It was my first time in a submarine. I enjoyed not only the fish but also the views from the boat during the submarine's ascent and movement. It was a great opportunity to experience the natural ocean, which is different from an aquarium. My 75-year-old father had no issues at all with moving to the submarine or climbing the vertical ladder to get inside.

日本語でガイドして頂けるとのことでしたので１０時のツアーに参加しました。
日本人が多かったです。
自分が思っていたより魚は沢山見れました。
初めての潜水艦。魚だけでなく、潜水艦の浮上や移動のボートからの景色も楽しめました。
水族館とは違う、自然の海を感じる良い機会となりました。
潜水艦への移動や潜水艦の中に入る垂直のはしごは75歳の父でも全く問題無しでした

The price was a bit high, so I honestly hesitated, but since I was in Hawaii, I decided to join the tour! After diving, I saw rays, sharks, and many beautiful fish; it was truly mystical! I even encountered a turtle after diving!! I'm really glad I participated in the tour! It became a wonderful memory!

値段が値段だったので正直悩みましたがせっかくのハワイなのでツアーに参加しました！
潜水してからはエイやサメ、その他綺麗な魚がいっぱいいて、すごく神秘的でした！そして潜水してからも亀に出会えました！！ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです！いい思い出になりました！

I had a good time and the staff was really friendly. The pictures and videos they take of you are cool but a bit on the pricey side, especially because we are from Canada and it’s more expensive than USD. They provided us with chips and water which was ok but I give them a 5 star because of how nice they were. Overall it was fun.

What a fabulous way to begin a vacation in Oahu! The Captain and Tour Director we’re knowledgeable, generous and entertaining. They made the first day of our vacation even more special than my husband and I imagined! Thank you!!

I made a reservation at the request of my mother, who is hesitant about diving and snorkeling.

We had a great time on the boat ride to the submarine, and the submarine that emerged from the sea was really cool!! The flow was smooth, and I think the pilot made sure there was no unfairness in seating positions! We were able to see sea turtles swimming from inside the submarine, and on the way back, we also saw dolphins! I thought it was a really valuable experience since the fish didn't escape as they do with snorkeling or diving!!

ダイビングやシュノーケルにおっくうな母のリクエストで予約しました。

潜水艦までのボートもすごく楽しむことができ、海中から現れる潜水艦はほんとにかっこよかったです！！
動線もスムーズで、座る位置での不公平がないように潜水艦を操縦してくださっていたのだと思います！
潜水艦の中からウミガメが泳いで行くのも見れて、帰りのボートではイルカもみることができました！
シュノーケルやダイビングより魚たちが逃げないのですごく貴重な体験だと思いました！！

Outstanding, I will return to do it again with them.

Was expecting more glass, more drinking, and more swimming. But it was still a great time. The guides were great and knowledgeable. And we saw turtles!

My friend, who has weak eyesight and needs prescription goggles to dive, was able to participate, so I signed up. They were very happy to observe the natural fish and sea turtles swimming in the coral reefs, which were different from those in the aquarium.

視力が弱く、ダイビングするにも度付きゴーグルをしなければならない友達が参加出来そうなので申し込みました
水槽の中とは違ったサンゴ礁を泳ぐ天然の魚たちや海ガメを観察できてとても喜んでもらえました

Such an amazing experience! Would definitely do this again! The crew that took us was great, as well :)

I am so glad we did the underwater scooters. Staff was professional and knowledge and very patient with the visitors with a language barrier. Would definitely do this again.

I wanted to ride the Premium Submarine, but it was under regular maintenance, so I booked the Standard Submarine instead. I had heard that the windows were smaller and the seats were narrower compared to the Premium, but it wasn't as cramped as I expected, and the windows were decent enough for viewing and taking photos or videos without much issue.

The diving time was 45 minutes, which was sufficient to enjoy the experience. I read on one site that there weren't many fish to see, but during our trip, we were able to see quite a few. If I had to say, the fish didn't appear as colorful as in the advertisements, and overall, it looked quite blue. But that's the true color of the ocean, isn't it? This made me feel like I was really diving.

It was great. One thing to note is that the visibility differs on the left and right sides of the submarine; for example, if there are reefs visible on the right, there's nothing on the left, and vice versa. During those times when nothing is visible, it can get a bit boring.

プレミアム・サブマリンに乗りたかったのですが、定期点検中でスタンダード・サブマリンを予約しました。
プレミアムに比べ窓も小さく席も狭いと聞いていましたが、思ったほど狭くなく、窓もそれなりで、見るのは勿論、写真やビデオ撮影にもそれほど問題はありませんでした。
潜水時間は45分でしたが堪能するのに十分な時間でした。
あるサイトで魚がそれほど見られないと書かれていましたが、私たちの時はそれなりに見ることが出来ました。
強いて言うなら広告のようにカラフルに魚は見えず全体的に青く見えます。
でもそれって本当の海の色なんですよね。
こちらのほうが、本当に潜っているんだなぁっていう気持ちになりました。
よかったです。
あとは、潜水艦の左右で視界が違うので、右に漁礁が見えると左は何もなく、
その反対もあり、その見えない時間はちょっと暇です。

What a fab trip we had with Bobs underwater scooters, lots of fish to see and an added bonus of sea turtles, very well organised and a great experienced crew.

I participated in the Atlantis submarine tour that started at 3 PM. The submarine we boarded was the "Standard" one, not the "Premium."

What was disappointing:
When I signed up, the photos on the website were very beautiful, and I was hoping to see something just as stunning. Unfortunately, the water wasn't as clear, and I couldn't see as vividly as I had hoped. The submarine offers multilingual support with free headphones, but my headphone jack seemed to be broken, and I couldn't hear anything. The crew responded quickly, and I was able to listen through another jack. The Premium submarine might have better performance, so I would like to try that one next time. We took a boat to reach the submarine, and that boat was really rocky! On windy days, those who are prone to motion sickness should be cautious.

What was good:
Under the sea, there were not only fish but also sunken ships and airplane wrecks, making it a treasure trove of sights! We were able to see a lot of fish gathering around those sites. My elementary school son was very excited to see a sunken ship for the first time. My 3-year-old daughter seemed to get a bit bored towards the end. On the boat to the submarine, snacks, drinks, and souvenirs were available for purchase, which was nice. The crew members were very cheerful and kind; when my 3-year-old daughter struggled to go down the ladder, one of them carried her down.

Although the "Premium" submarine was closed for maintenance this time, I would like to try it next time.

午後3時からスタートのアトランティス潜水艦ツアーに参加しました。
乗り込んだ船は、「プレミアム」ではなくて「スタンダード」の潜水艦です。

残念だったところ：
申し込みをしたときのWEBページの写真がとても綺麗で、こんなに綺麗に見えるのかなあ、と期待して行きましたが、残念ながら、ここまで水も澄んでおらず鮮明に見ることができませんでした。潜水艦は無料のヘッドホンで多言語対応しているのですが、私のヘッドホンの差し込みプラグは故障していたのか音が出ませんでした。クルーの方がすぐに対応してくれてほかのプラグから聞くことはできました。プレミアムの潜水艦のほうが性能がいいのかもしれないので、今度はそちらに乗りたいです。潜水艦に乗り込む沖までは船で行くのですが、その船がすごい揺れました！風が強い日はとくに、乗り物酔いしやすい方は要注意です。

良かったところ：
海の中には、魚だけではなく沈没した船や飛行機の機体なども眠っておりみどころは満載です！そこに集まるお魚もとてもたくさん見ることができました。小学生の息子は沈没船を初めて見てとても興奮していました。３歳の娘は後半は少し飽きてしまったようでした。潜水艦に行くまでの船の中では、軽食や飲み物、お土産を買うこともできます。それも良かったです。クルーの方はとても明るく親切で、３歳の娘がはしごを降りるのに苦労したときには抱きかかえて降りてくれました。

今回はメンテナンス中でお休み中でしたが、今度は「プレミアム」の潜水艦に乗ってみたいです。

It was Amazing and terrifying at the same time! I'd do it again.

This was one of my favorite activities on my vacation. The entire team was very nice and made sure we understood what we were doing and had a good time. I really enjoyed being able to be underwater to see the fish and sea turtles without having to learn to scuba dive or deal with snorkel gear below the surface of the water. The pictures and video from the activity were also very well done and a good price.

I rode it once over 10 years ago. My impression at that time was quite good, so I decided to ride it again this time, but... I was disappointed because I couldn't see much. There were hardly any Japanese people on this trip, so the captain's talk was all in English, which I didn't understand well (^_^;) I wonder if it depends on the weather. I won't be doing it again.

10年以上前に、1回乗りました。
その時の印象が割りと良かったので、今回も乗ったのですが…
あまり、良く見えなくてがっかりでした。
日本人が殆どいない回だったので、船長の話しも英語オンリーで、良くわからん(^_^;)
天気にもよるのかな～
再度は無いですね。

I participated in the premium Japanese guided tour from 10 AM with my 2-year-old child.

I had assumed the guide would be Japanese, but it turned out to be Jim, a tall Westerner who had previously lived in Japan and spoke very fluent Japanese. He was a gentleman with a kind personality, attentive to details, and very friendly towards children.

I joined this tour because I wanted to show my child the underwater world, so I didn't have high expectations for the tour itself based on the reviews. However, it was fun to see artificial reefs and sea turtles up close. I believe this was largely thanks to Jim's detailed explanations. As a licensed scuba diver, Jim had impressive knowledge, and his explanations were very thorough and enjoyable!

When I visit Hawaii next time, I definitely want to join this tour again, specifically hoping to have Jim as our guide. Thank you, Jim!

If you want to enjoy Jim's explanations on this tour, I recommend going down the stairs from the entrance on the right side when boarding the submarine to sit in the front row. You can also see the control seat and sit close to the guide, which is a great option!

10時〜のプレミアムの日本語ガイドツアーに2歳児を連れて参加しました。　

てっきり日本人ガイドかと思いきや、ジムさんという長身の欧米人で、以前に日本に住まわれていた、とても上手な日本語を話される方でした。お人柄も紳士的で、細やかな気遣いをされる、子どもにも優しいとても素敵な方でした。

今回、子どもに海の中を見せてあげたく参加したので、口コミを見てツアー自体にはあまり期待はしていなかったのてすが、人工魚礁やウミガメを間近で見られて楽しかったです。それもやはりガイドのジムさんの細やかな解説のお陰かと思います。ジムさんはスキューバダイビングのライセンス保有者なので流石の知識量で、解説がとても細やかで楽しかったです！
　
次にハワイを訪れる際も、またこちらのツアーを是非ジムさん目当てで参加させて頂きたいと思います。ジムさん、ありがとうございました。

もし、このツアーでジムさんの解説を楽しみたいのであれば、潜水艦に乗り込むときに向かって右の入り口から階段を降りると先頭の席に座れます。操縦席も見られ、ガイドさんの近くに座れるのでオススメですよ☆

This tour is greatly enjoyed by my third-grade child. We booked the submarine tour here for the second time, following last year. The deciding factor was that they offered late boarding times. In Hawaii, there are plenty of activities, allowing you to schedule various tours in one day. On this day, we had a packed itinerary, enjoying snorkeling at Hanauma Bay after climbing Diamond Head for sunrise, followed by the submarine tour. As far as I searched, the only option for a 3 PM boarding reservation (confirmed the next day after the request) was through VELTRA, which allowed us to have a fulfilling day. The issuance of the reservation confirmation and the transportation service are comparable to other companies, so I highly recommend it. There is a Japanese audio guide available on board, so there’s no need to worry.

小3の子供が大変気に入っているツアーです。昨年に続き、2度目の潜水艇乗船をこちらで予約しました。決め手になったのは、遅い時間の乗船予約が可能だったからです。ハワイでは、アクティビティが充実しているので1日に様々なツアーを組むことができ、この日もダイヤモンドヘッド日の出登頂後にハナウマ湾でシュノーケルを楽しんだ後の潜水艇ツアーと盛り沢山な内容でした。検索した限り、15時の乗船予約(リクエスト後、翌日に確定)はVELTRAさんだけでしたので、おかげで充実した1日を過ごすことができました。予約確定書の発行や送迎も他社ツアーと遜色ないので大変オススメです。艇内ではイヤホンによる日本語ガイドがあるので特に心配不要です。

We participated in a tour with my grandmother in her 70s and my 6-year-old daughter, spanning three generations. I was worried about my grandmother using the ladder to board the submarine, but she was able to get on and off without any issues. There was a Japanese-speaking guide, which allowed both my grandmother and daughter to enjoy the experience across a wide age range. My daughter wanted to see a stingray, and I wanted to see a sea turtle, and we were both very satisfied as our wishes came true.

70代の祖母、6歳の娘と3世代でツアーに参加。祖母が潜水艦に乗り込む際のタラップが不安でしたが問題なく乗り降りできました。日本語でのガイドもあり祖母も娘も幅広い年代で楽しむことができました。娘はエイ、私はウミガメを見たかったのですがそれぞれの願いが叶い大満足でした。

The day after arriving in Honolulu, I eagerly participated, but surprisingly, there were few fish, and it ended up being just a view of a decaying sunken ship and a fighter plane. I was a bit disappointed...

ホノルル到着の翌日、期待して参加しましたが、意外にも魚が少なく朽ち果てた沈没船や戦闘機を眺めるだけで終わってしまった。ちょっとがっかり、、、

I participated with my son, who is slightly taller than 92 cm. I was really worried about the height restrictions and what would happen if they said something, but we were able to board without any checks at all. This might have just been for this time, though.

The ladder to the submarine is steep, so children who aren’t good at climbing up and down in parks or playgrounds might feel a bit uneasy.

Once you dive, it really feels like an aquarium, and it’s hard to experience the sensation of being on a submarine. That was a blind spot for me. My son got bored quickly since we often go to the local aquarium, which was disappointing. The adults enjoyed it, though. We were lucky to see a sea turtle! But I did get seasick.

All seats were by the window with Japanese commentary. I think choosing the premium option at this time was the right decision.

92cmよりやや大きめくらいの身長の息子と参加しました。身長制限のこと、何か注意されたらどうしよう！と気が気じゃなかったのですが、全くチェックせずに乗船できました。今回だけかもしれませんが。

潜水艦へのハシゴは急なので、公園や遊び場などで上り下りしっかりできない子供はちょっと不安かもしれません。

潜ってしまうともう、まさに水族館といった感じで、潜水艦に乗っている！という臨場感は味わいにくいですね。盲点でした。
よく近所の水族館に行っているので、息子はすぐ飽きてしまって、残念でした。
大人は楽しめました。
ウミガメが見れました。ラッキー！
でも、船酔いしました。

日本語解説付きの全席窓際でした。この時間のプレミアムを選んだのは正解だったと思います。

It was my first time on a submarine, and while it was good, I was a bit disappointed that I didn't see as many fish as I expected. I thought, "Is this it?" However, I did get to see sea turtles. In terms of seeing fish, the quality is much lower compared to an aquarium, so I think it's best to consider riding the submarine as the main attraction. I had hoped to see more fish, so I feel like it was a bit of a waste at this price.

潜水艦に初めて乗る、それは良かったのですが魚が思ったより見れずに、あれ？こんなもの？？といった印象ではありました。ただ、海亀も見ることができます。水族館よりずっと魚を見るということに関しては質が落ちるので潜水艦に乗る！というのをメインに考えるといいかと思います。私はもっと魚が見れると思っていたのでこの値段でこれは少し勿体なかったかなと思っています。

This was amazing just like your first zip line experience except with a whole different technology and this time underwater. The staff was awesome and welcoming. Pictures/video for souvenirs and the definite conversations back home were very well done and superbly arranged by the divers - Kudos on the shots!

I read the reviews carefully before participating. Since it was the children's wish, I thought just riding in a submarine would be enough. As expected from the reviews, the view was mostly colorless and not very clear, but I was satisfied to see sea turtles and sharks. In the second half, my younger child (first grader) got bored, but I think it was a good experience overall. Also, the boat ride to and from the location felt like a cruise, and the scenery was nice, which added to the value.

口コミ等よ〜く読んで参加しました。
子供達の希望だった為、潜水艦に乗った経験だけで良し。と思っていました。
口コミからの想定通りほとんどカラーの無い見通しの悪い景色でしたがウミガメやサメにも会えて満足でした。
後半、下の子（小1）は飽きてしまってましたが良い経験になったと思ってます。
あと行き帰りの船はクルージング気分で景色も良くお得感がありました。

This adventure was more than what we expected. We first boarded a boat that took us out to the submarine. We entered a small port hatch that lowered us into a surprisingly large submarine that held over 63 individuals. We dove to a depth of over 112 feet and saw all manor of marine life around sunken ships and airplanes. We experienced fish and sea turtles nestled among the wreckage along with eels along the coral. To say this was a unique experience was an understatement. How often do you get to go 100+ feet under water and see marine life in their natural inhabitant?