West Coast Explorer - Land Tour & Beach Snorkel (from Ko Olina / Waikiki)

Great way to experience the west coast

Reviewed by: Will Maiwald

We had Bob take us out to the west coast for the day, he was super knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii and provided a great cultural insight Into the lifestyle of the people.

We visited a magnificent cave, and several picturesque locations, followed up with a snorkel that was really appropriate to our skill level (intermediate).

He took plenty of pictures for us, and it was good to know that the tour went ahead regardless of numbers.

Fantastic day, best one of the holiday yet!

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　ベテラン日本語ガイドがご案内する少人数制ツアー　貸切プランあり＜半日＞

I was able to see turtles. 亀も見れました

Reviewed by: カンタベリーで感動した人

On the day of the tour, we had a plan for the afternoon, and it was just my husband and me participating. Our guide was Chieko, a very friendly Japanese woman. She was quite experienced, and she seemed to know everyone at Hanauma Bay. It had been quite a challenge for us since we participated in a snorkeling tour in Saipan 30 years ago, but Chieko efficiently taught us the snorkeling techniques, so we felt comfortable joining in. She also took underwater photos and shared them with us. She guided us expertly to points where many fish were swimming. To our surprise, we even saw a turtle. It was an unforgettable and wonderful memory. I’m really glad we participated. Hanauma Bay is thoroughly protected, so the water is very clear and beautiful, and the fish are impressively large. They grow big because they are protected. We saw mongooses playing on the beach. With the life jackets, we floated safely, and by moving our fins, we could swim forward. All we had to do was breathe through our mouths instead of our noses. My husband and I confidently recommend this tour to everyone.

当日は午後からのプランで、参加者は私達夫婦だけでした。担当はchiekoさん。とっても気さくな、日本の方でした。相当なベテランの方で、ハナウマ湾の係りの方は皆、知り合いでした。私達はなにしろ、サイパンで３０年前にシュノーケルツアーに参加して以来のチャレンジですが、chiekoさんが手際よくシュノーケルの要領を教えてくれたので安心して参加出来ました。水中写真も撮っていただいてアップして下さいました。魚が沢山泳いでいるポイントを要領よく案内していただきました。なんと、亀も見れました。一生忘れられない素晴らしい思い出です。本当に参加して良かったです。ハナウマ湾は自然保護が徹底しているので、水はとっても透き通ってきれいですし、お魚さんのなんと大きいこと。迫力満点です。保護されているので、大きく育つそうです。海岸ではマングースが遊んでいました。ライフジャケットで体は浮いているので、安心ですし、足ヒレを動かせば前に進みます。後は鼻で息をしないで、口で呼吸すればいいだけです。私達夫婦はこのツアーを自信を持って皆さんに推薦します。

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内＜シュノーケルセット／終日＞

Hanauma Bay, the No. 1 beach in the United States for 2016. ハナウマベイ 2016年度全米No.1ビーチ

Reviewed by: Jun

Thank you, Dan and your wife. This was my fourth time on Oahu, but it was my first time snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. It was a very beautiful location, and both my husband and I were very satisfied. Although it was disappointing not to encounter any sea turtles, we were happy to see many beautiful fish.

ガイドのダンご夫妻、ありがとうございました
オアフ島は今回で４回目でしたが、ハナウマベイでシュノーケリングしたのは、はじめてでした。
とても美しいロケーションで、夫婦共に大満足でした☺️海ガメに出会えなかったのは残念でしたが、色々なキレイな魚に出会えましたので良かったです。

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西オアフで体験するパワースポット&シュノーケリングツアー＜日本語ガイド兼インストラクター／送迎付き＞

If you're looking for a tour in West Oahu, this is the place! 西オアフのツアーなら、ここです！

Reviewed by: ツノダシ

I had been wanting to visit West Oahu, but I hesitated because the guidebook mentioned a lot of car break-ins and that the area wasn't very safe. Then I found out about this tour.

In the end, it was a great decision to participate in this tour. I highly recommend it. The group was small, with just two couples including my spouse and me, which was perfect for those who want to enjoy the tour at their own pace.

With Akima as our Japanese guide, we learned about the history of West Oahu, the traces of Tahitians who are said to have landed there, and the sacred cave of KANEANA, which sparked our imagination about Hawaii's history.

For lunch, we enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere at a park by the beach where locals were having barbecues, and we had our lunch in the shade of trees. It felt like we were locals for a moment.

The beach was not crowded, and we could enjoy snorkeling at our leisure while locals jumped into the sea and did stand-up paddleboarding. The water was clear, and while there weren't an overwhelming number of fish, we did see a few, including a honu napping on the seabed.

The couple we toured with mentioned they had participated in various tours, but they were excited and said, "This is the kind of tour we like."

Next time, I would like Akima to guide us around the entire island of Oahu.

西オアフに行ってみたいと思っていましたがガイドブックでは車上荒らしが多く治安がよくないと書かれており躊躇していたところ、このツアーがあることを見つけました。
結果、参加して大変よかったツアーです。おすすめのツアーです。
参加は少人数で、当日は私たち夫婦含めて２組、穏やかに自分のペースでツアーに参加したいという方には丁度よい人数です。
アキマさんの日本語ガイドで、西オアフの歴史やタヒチアンが上陸されたとされる痕跡やKANEANAの神聖な洞窟の案内は、ハワイの歴史の想像をかきたてるものでした。
ランチは、ローカルの人がバーベキューを楽しんだりゆったりした雰囲気のビーチ前の公園で、木陰でランチタイム。ローカルの人になった気分を味わえました。
ローカルの人が海に飛び込んだり、スタンドアップパドルをしたり思い思いに楽しんでいるビーチは混雑もなく、シュノーケリングをゆったり楽しめました。海は透明度が高く、魚はあふれるほどいる、というほどではありませんが、フヌフヌプクプクアプアアや海底で昼寝をしているホヌもみれました。
ツアーにご一緒したご夫婦もいろんなツアーに参加されていらっしゃるとのことでしたが、「こういうツアーがいい」と興奮しておられました。
今度は、アキマさんにオアフ島一周を案内してもらいたいと思っています。

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Hanauma Bay Snorkel Tour with Expert Guide & Waikiki Transportation

So Many Fish!!!

Reviewed by: Brian

I want to start this review by saying that Kieko (our guide) picked us up at our hotel and I was not in the right pick up area. She was actually walking around calling out my name and found me. I cannot thank her enough!!!

The tour was about a half day long - we went in the morning, which I would recommend because it can get crowded at Hanauma as the day goes on.

We were able to lock up our valuables while we were in the water. The tram ride down and back up to the parking lot was awesome

As for the snorkelling - it was AMAZING. I cannot believe how many different species of marine life we saw. So much fun. I did not want to get out of the water!

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内＜シュノーケルセット／終日＞

The benefits of having a guided tour are significant! ガイド付きにするメリット大きい！

Reviewed by: カハラ

In recent years, entry to Hanauma Bay has become more regulated, requiring various procedures to gain access. The tour guide prepared tickets in advance and provided priority entry to the parking lot. This made for a stress-free experience for snorkeling at Hanauma Bay.

近年のハナウマ湾は規制が厳しく入場するのもいろいろな手順を踏んでいかないといけません。
このツアーのガイドさんは事前にチケット準備したり、駐車場にも優先？入場可能で。ストレスフリーでハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングに臨めました。

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My 6-year-old son is overjoyed! 6歳の息子が大喜び❗️

Reviewed by: 魚大好き

I participated with my 6-year-old son and husband the other day. Since it was our first time snorkeling, I had about half expectations, but we were well taken care of, and my son was able to see many fish that he loves, which made us very satisfied! I considered going to Hanauma Bay on our own, but given that my younger child is still small and the concerns about being at the beach for a long time and the parking lot filling up quickly, we decided to join this tour. Thank you very much. I would definitely like to participate again.

先日6歳の息子と主人で参加させて頂きました。
初めてのシュノーケリングだったので、期待半分くらいだったのですが、丁寧に見て頂き息子も大好きな魚をたくさん見ることができて大満足でした❗️
個人でハナウマベイに行くことも考えましたが、下の子がまだ小さくビーチに長時間いることや駐車場がすぐ満車になること不安などを鑑みてこちらのツアーに参加させて頂きました。
ありがとうございました。
またぜひ参加させて頂きたいと思います。

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Hanauma Bay Snorkel Tour with Expert Guide & Waikiki Transportation

Snorkel Tour with Dan.

Reviewed by: Kulin

Me and my 3 kids had a great experience snorkeling with Dan. This was our first experience and i had never thought i could go in for straight 35 mins with my kids [our youngest is 6 years old]. I felt i was in safe hands with Dan and did have to worry much about the kids. I will go back to Dan when we visit Hawaii, without a doubt !!

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内＜シュノーケルセット／終日＞

First snorkeling 初シュノーケリング

Reviewed by: shiki

During my first snorkeling experience, I was initially scared and couldn't do it well, but I was taught patiently. They accompanied me until the end, and I was moved by the beautiful sea and had a great time. I didn't see any sea turtles, but I encountered wonderful fish. I'm glad I participated in this tour.

初めてのシュノーケリングで、初めは色々怖くて上手く出来なかったのですが、丁寧に教えていただきました。最後まで付き添っていただき、途中から綺麗な海に感動して楽しい時間が過ごせました。海ガメは見れませんでしたが、素敵な魚たちに出会えました。このツアーに参加して良かったです。

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Hanauma Bay was beautiful. ハナウマ湾綺麗でした。

Reviewed by: dolanker

It was great to see everything efficiently because we had a guide. In the morning, many people got seasick, but it was good that no one got sick in the afternoon. We were able to see fish, but we didn't see any turtles; apparently, they aren't visible every day. We did see turtles on the Waikiki and dolphin tours.

ガイドさんについて泳いだので効率よく見れて良かったです。午前は波酔い多数とのことでしたが午後は誰も酔わなくて良かったです。お魚は見れましたが亀は見れず毎日見える訳ではないそうです。亀は、ワイキキやイルカのツアーで見れました。

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Reviewed by: umi

I was looking forward to this, so I was shocked by the way the Japanese female instructor spoke from a condescending perspective. When someone else, who is also Japanese, asked a question, she would interrupt and talk about herself instead. When I asked about the condition of the ocean, her only response was that I wouldn't know unless I looked at the sea. If she had already conducted this tour in the morning, I think there could have been a better way to reassure the customers with her answers. As a professional, I really wanted her to answer the customers' questions properly.

The view from the entrance of Hanauma Bay was breathtaking. The snorkeling was quite challenging, and perhaps the conditions weren't suitable that day. I have participated in various snorkeling tours before, but for the first time, I felt like I shouldn't have come. She mentioned that she would take photos with a GoPro, but there was no explanation when it turned out to be broken or unusable; it was just left at that. During the pickup, she stayed seated in the driver's seat without getting out of the car and just said, "Thank you." It felt like she mistook me for a friend. I only regret choosing this tour during my short trip to Hawaii after paying for it. I believe everyone has their own feelings about experiences, but I found it quite unpleasant.

楽しみにしていたのでショックでした、
日本人女性のインストラクターの全部上から目線での話の仕方。
わたしじゃない日本人の方が質問するとそれにかぶせて自分の話。。
海の様子を聞くと答えは海を見ないとわからないの一点張り。
午前中もこのツアーこなしてるなら、
お客さんをもう少し安心させる答え方があったんじゃないかなと。
プロでこそお客さんの質問にはしっかりと答えてほしかったなー

ハナウマ湾は入り口からの景色は絶景でした。
シュノーケリングはまーなかなか波も強くこの日は適してなかったのかな。。
今までシュノーケルツアーはいろいろなものに参加してきましたが、
初めて来なければよかったと感じました。
goproで撮影してくれると言っていましたが、壊れたか何かで使えないと何の説明もなく、
そのままでした。
送迎時には車から降りず運転席に座ったまま　ありがとうございました　でした。
友達と勘違いなさってますね。。
お金を払って短いハワイ旅行の中でこのツアーを選んだことに後悔しかありません。
人それぞれ感じ方はあると思いますが私は不愉快に感じました。

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西オアフで体験するパワースポット&シュノーケリングツアー＜日本語ガイド兼インストラクター／送迎付き＞

I highly recommend it!!!!!!! おすすめです！！！！！！

Reviewed by: Ｋａｙｏ

In conclusion, it was incredibly fun!!!!!!!

This was my first solo trip abroad. I was looking for an optional tour to go snorkeling and discovered this tour. It was my second time in Hawaii, and I had seen quite a few sites mentioning that the west side could be dangerous, so I hadn’t researched it for my first visit. But when I found out there was a tour that would take us to the west side, I quickly made a reservation. Of course, since I was participating alone, I had some anxiety, but the moment I met our guide Akima, all my worries disappeared.

This time, there was a Japanese couple, and in addition to them, there were also some international participants (I couldn't identify their countries...), so perhaps that’s why two guides, Akima and a man named Bob, were with us. I regretted not studying English properly, as I could have talked with Bob and the others if I could speak it.

Akima explained various things in an interesting and easy-to-understand manner, including legends and the origins of power spots, as well as Hawaii's history, the mindset of the Hawaiian people, their way of life, and current situations, sometimes in a quiz format. This made the time spent in the car and during sightseeing enjoyable. In fact, I wanted to ask even more questions.

Regarding snorkeling, it was disappointing that I didn’t get to see a turtle (only Bob found one, but it was deeper in the water, so we couldn’t see it from the surface, haha). However, I had fun touching a sea urchin and having it placed on my head (of course, Akima gently returned it to the sea), and I got to see fish that can only be found in Hawaii. I thought I’d like to be able to do some free diving, even if it’s not full-on.

Oh, I learned that while the west side wasn’t safe over ten years ago, that’s not the case anymore in recent years.

I definitely want to request other tours, like a private tour, next time! It would be fun to go hiking together too♪

I look forward to it again!!!

結論から言うと、めちゃめちゃ面白かったです！！！！！

今回、初めて海外へのひとり旅でした。
１日はオプショナルツアーでシュノーケリングしたいなと探していたところ、このツアーを発見。
ハワイは２回目で、西は危ないと書かれているサイトもけっこう見かけていたので１回目は調べもしていなかったのですが、西に連れて行ってくれるツアーあるんだ♪ってことでさっそく予約。
もちろんひとり参加だったので多少の不安はあったのですが、ガイドのあきまさんにお会いした瞬間、その不安はなくなりました。

今回は日本人のご夫婦がいらっしゃって、それ以外に海外の方(国はわかりませんでしたが、、、)も参加されており、そのためかBobさんという男性とあきまさんのお二人がガイドしてくれました。英語がしゃべれたらその方やBobさんともお話できたんだけどなぁと、英語をちゃんと勉強していかなかったことを悔やみました。

パワースポットについての伝説や名前の由来などはもちろん、ハワイの歴史やハワイの方々の考え方、暮らし、状況など、いろいろなことをあきまさんが面白くわかりやすく、ときにクイズ形式で説明していただけるので、車に乗っている間も観光中も満喫できました。
というか、まだまだいろいろ聞いていたかったぐらいです。

シュノーケルについては、カメに会えなかったのは残念でしたが(Bobさんだけ見つけてましたが、海の下のほうだったので海面にいた私たちには見えませんでした笑）、ウニを触ったり頭に乗っけてもらったり（もちろん、丁寧にあきまさんが海に戻しておりました）、ハワイにしかいない魚が見られたりと、楽しかったです。
フリーダイビングまではいかなくても、ある程度の素潜りできるようになりたいと思いましたね～。

あ、西は１０年以上前は治安がよくはなかったが、近年はそのようなことはないとのことです。

ぜひ、次回はプライベートツアーなど他のツアーもお願いしたいです！
ハイキングとかもご一緒できたら楽しそうです♪

またぜひよろしくお願い致します！！！

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Oh, a sea turtle!!! う、ウミガメが！！！

Reviewed by: HAWAII大好き

The guide was very knowledgeable, so I was never bored listening to him! Touring while hearing about history and trivia allowed me to feel nature more deeply, making it a very memorable and stimulating experience! During the afternoon snorkeling, I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle, and although we can't touch them due to the law, it came very close to us, and I was completely charmed by its cuteness! I highly recommend this for those who want to enjoy a drive along a coastline different from Waikiki!

ガイドさんの知識が豊富なので聞いていて終始飽きなかったです！！
歴史や豆知識を聞きながら巡る観光は、より深く自然を感じることが出来るのでとても思い出に残る刺激的な体験になりました！
午後のシュノーケルでは運よくウミガメに遭遇した上に、（法律上触れることは出来ませんが）すぐ近くまで寄ってきてくれて、その可愛さにとてもキュンキュンしました☆
ワイキキとは違う海岸線のドライブを楽しみたい方にお勧めです！

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Small Group Snorkel Tour with Personal Guide at Hanauma Bay [Open Soon]

Awesome for first time snorkeling

Reviewed by: Vicki

We had Dan for our guide. On the drive out to the bay he gave us lots of useful information about the local culture. He was upbeat and very knowledgeable. At the bay he was organized and took very good care of us. We had serveral who were snorkeling for the first time and he made them feel very comfortable. As an added bonus he takes pictures of your trip and posts them to FB so you can grab them. No extra charge! Cool! I would highly recommend this excursion

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There were turtles having a great time! 大はしゃぎで亀もいた！

Reviewed by: ニャンコ

Having a veteran Japanese tour guide made for a very comfortable and enjoyable snorkeling experience! I was also very satisfied to see the photos taken in the sea on the website!

ベテランの日本語ツアーガイドがついてくれたので、非常に快適で、楽しいシュノーケリングになりました！！海で撮った写真もHPで見れて、大満足でした！

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I learned various things about Hawaii. ハワイの色々な事を勉強させてもらいました。

Reviewed by: マイクパパ

The guide was very eager to learn and had extensive knowledge about Hawaii. She entertained us by teaching us about Hawaii's birds, fish, flowers, and state flag through quizzes, explaining their reasons and origins. She also provided detailed information about Hawaii's unique climate, lifestyle, customs, and the flowers and seeds of its plants. Regarding the western tourist spots, she humorously shared local legends and stories while guiding us.

As for the snorkeling, she not only showed us fish, coral, and turtles but also discovered dolphins a bit offshore and helped two of our companions, who weren't strong swimmers, by pulling them along on a float. It must have been quite physically demanding for her. She kindly listened to our whims.

Additionally, on that day, we were fortunate enough to encounter a parade for a world champion in martial arts (a fighter from western Hawaii) and even met a wild peacock, which suggests that our guide had a special touch. She had lived in various places around the world and had experience in different jobs, sharing her rich knowledge about the lifestyles, climates, and customs of those countries.

Finally, regarding her personality, I felt she was a kind Hawaiian born in Japan. If I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii again, I would definitely ask her to be my guide.

ガイドの方は、大変勉強熱心らしく、ハワイについての知識が豊富。私たちを楽しませてくれようと、ハワイの鳥、魚、花、州旗などなどその理由、成り立ちについて、クイズ形式で教えてくれました。また、ハワイ特有の気候、生活、風習、植物の花や種についても、詳しく教えてくれました。西部の観光スポットについては、実際にガイドをしながら、現地に伝わる伝説、伝承を交えユーモラスに語ってくれました。肝心のシュノーケリングですが、魚、サンゴ、亀などを見せてくれたのは勿論のこと、ちょっと沖の方にイルカを発見し、泳ぎが得意でない同行者二人をフロートにつかまらせて引っ張って連れて行ってくれました。体力的にもかなりハードであったと思われます。わがままな我々の言うことを優しく受け止めてくれてもいました。更に、当日は何とハッピーなことに格闘技世界チャンピオン(ハワイ西部出身の選手)の凱旋パレードにも出くわしたり、野生のクジャクに出会ったりと、ガイドの彼女は何か持っているに違いありません。ガイドの彼女は世界各地に実際に生活し様々な仕事に携わった経験があり、その国々の生活や気候、風習などについても経験豊富な知識を元に話してくれました。最後に、彼女の性格ですが、私の感じたところ優しい日本生まれのハワイ人という感じでした。又、ハワイに来る機会があれば彼女にガイドを頼もうと思います。

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西オアフで体験するパワースポット&シュノーケリングツアー＜日本語ガイド兼インストラクター／送迎付き＞

Niche tours マニアック系ツアー

Reviewed by: 白メガネ＆黒肌

I recently visited Hawaii after a long time, and since it was my friend's first trip to Hawaii, I was in charge of planning the itinerary. After debating between a "local guide" and a "niche tour," I decided on this tour.

First, I was surprised that our guide was a woman! Since it was advertised as "West Oahu where no one goes," I was curious about what kind of local guy would show up, but…

There were really no Japanese people at the beach! I felt like this was exactly the kind of tour I was looking for, and my excitement was through the roof. The supermarket was filled with locals, and I loved the feeling of being in an unfamiliar place.

The caves were also getting crowded with tourists shortly after us, so I thought the timing was perfect. The content included explanations of old legends and myths, and the guide took plenty of photos for us, providing thoughtful assistance throughout. She was knowledgeable about animals and plants, and I never got bored listening to her.

We encountered a pod of dolphins around Yokohama Bay, which got everyone excited.

During snorkeling, we saw not only sea turtles but also sharks. When someone shouted "Shark!" and I turned around, there was a shark about a meter long, and I had the incredibly rare experience of swimming alongside it. I was told it was not aggressive, but it was a bit thrilling.

While it wasn't just a random assortment of fish, we did see colorful fish and schools, which was great.

However, the temperature difference in the water made me feel cold before the turnaround point, and I started to feel seasick. The stops for explanations were the worst for my nausea. I apologize for not being able to hear much during the second half as I was battling my discomfort.

If you're sensitive to the cold, it might be a good idea to wear a rash guard during certain times.

But it would have been better if I hadn't gotten seasick… Even if you can't swim and use a float, you still feel the waves while holding onto it… (laughs) It was fine while I was biting down on the snorkel, but the moment I took it out and tasted the seawater, I felt like I was going to gag (though I didn't throw up).

For lunch, it might be better to keep it light or eat something that can be eaten with your hands in the car on the way back (like bread). I bought a poke bowl for lunch, and they kept anything that needed refrigeration cool, so I felt safe purchasing it!

On the way back to Waikiki, I fell into a deep sleep, and by the time I woke up, I had recovered from my seasickness and was ready to enjoy the evening activities.

私は久々のハワイで、初ハワイの彼に行程を任されまして、｢現地人ガイド｣か｢マニアック系｣で悩んだ結果、こちらのツアーに決定しました。
まず、ガイドさんが女性なのに驚き！"誰も行かない西オアフ"ってマニアックな事を謳うくらいなのでどんな地元に根付いた兄ちゃんが出てくるのかと思ったら…！

海も本当に日本人いない！こういうツアーを求めてた！！！って感じでテンションはあがりまくり…
スーパーもローカルしかいない所でこのアウェー感がたまらん！状態。
洞窟も私たちのちょい後には外人さんでいっぱいになっていて、時間のチョイスも絶妙だと思いました。
内容も昔ながらの伝説や神話を交えて解説、写真もバシバシ撮って下さるし細やかな対応で助かりました。
動物や植物にも詳しく、聞いていて飽きなかったです。
ヨコハマベイ周辺ではイルカの群れに遭遇で一同盛り上がりました。

シュノーケリングではウミガメだけでなく、サメにも遭遇しました。
サメだ！の声に振り返ると1mくらいのサメがいて、一緒に泳ぐという貴重すぎる体験が出来ました。人を襲わないヤツと言う事でしたが、ちょっとスリルがありましたね。

手当たり次第魚がいると言う感じではなかったですが、カラフルな魚や群れも見られて良かったです。

ただ…割と水の寒暖差でUターンポイント前には体が冷え切り、波には酔う始末。
説明の為に停滞するのが酔いの命取り状態でした^^;;
後半は自分との戦いでほぼ説明が聞き取れずですいませんでした。

寒さを感じやすい方はラッシュガード上下あると良い時期があるかもしれませんね。

しかし、波に酔わなければより良かったです…
泳げなくてNG！なら浮き輪で戻れても…酔いは浮き輪に捕まっていても揺れますしね…(笑
シュノーケルを奥歯でギューっとしている間は良かったのですが、外して海水の味が口に回った瞬間オエっとなりました(吐かなかったけど。
ランチは控えめか、帰りの車の中で失礼した方が良いかもしれません。(パンとか手で食べられるもの)
ランチはポキボウルを買いましたが冷蔵が必要なものは冷やしておいて下さるので安心して購入出来ました！

ワイキキに戻る間にぐっすりいっちゃったので、起きた時には酔いからも回復していて夕方からの遊びもがんばれました。

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内＜シュノーケルセット／終日＞

As expected of a master. さすが達人

Reviewed by: yato

I'm glad I chose an expert instead of a veteran. I was able to see various fish, and I got to see sea turtles up close. They also took many photos during that time.

ベテランでなく達人にしてよかった。いろいろな魚も見れたし。ウミガメもしっかりそばで見れ、その時の写真も数多く撮ってくれました。

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　ベテラン日本語ガイドがご案内する少人数制ツアー　貸切プランあり＜半日＞

You can swim slowly. ゆっくり泳げる

Reviewed by: ばななまん

I wanted to go to Hanauma Bay with a different tour company than last time, but it seems that the two plans listed on Veltra are from the same tour company. There is no difference in the guide's content between the two plans (only differences in the included fees). I'm disappointed that the plan names are different but it's the same tour company.
The guide was friendly, but I wonder if it's just me who feels a bit frustrated by how Americanized it is...
There was someone who got seasick. Those who can't swim might feel scared as the waves can pull you in. It requires stamina since you'll be swimming for about an hour.

前回と違ったツアー会社でハナウマ湾に行きたかったのですが、ベルトラに掲載されている２つのプランは同じツアー会社のようです。２プランともガイド内容に差はありません(含まれる料金の違い)。プラン名が違うのに同じツアー会社でがっかり。。
ガイドの方は気さくな感じですが、アメリカナイズされすぎていて少しイライラしてしまうのは私だけなのか…。
波酔いしている方がいました。泳げない人は波に体をもっていかれて恐怖感を感じるかも？ １時間ほど泳ぐので体力いります。

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カイルアビーチ送迎シャトルサービス　嬉しい5時間滞在！ビーチグッズなど各種レンタル付き＜日本語スタッフ／ランチ付＞

It was amazing! 最高でした！

Reviewed by: ワイハー

This was my second time in Hawaii, and I visited Lanikai Beach for the first time! The ocean was incredibly beautiful and the clarity was amazing. I also climbed to the Pillbox, and although it was very tiring, I was able to enjoy the best views! I had plenty of time, so I was able to go into the city as well, and it was a lot of fun!

ハワイ二回目で初めてラニカイビーチに行きました！海はとても綺麗で透明度がやばかったです。
それにピルボックスに登り、とても疲れましたが最高の景色を堪能できました！
時間もたっぷりあったので市内にも行けて、とても楽しかったです！

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カイルアビーチ送迎シャトルサービス　嬉しい5時間滞在！ビーチグッズなど各種レンタル付き＜日本語スタッフ／ランチ付＞

It was a tour that was安心 for families with children.⭐ 子連れでも安心のツアーでした⭐

Reviewed by: さくま

I participated in this trip because I wanted to take my 5-year-old daughter to Kailua, where we went for our honeymoon! I was nervous until the pickup, but we safely boarded and headed to Kailua. There were changing rooms and lockers for valuables, so it was安心 for families with children. The staff were all friendly and kind. My daughter really warmed up and kept talking to Mieko (is that the right name?). I’m sorry for interrupting your work!

We headed to the beach at 9:30 and were able to relax until 3 PM with a lunch break in between. It was quite windy that day, which made things a bit challenging, but we had a really great time.

Next time, when my daughter can ride a bike, I’d like to go to Kailua Town.

Thank you to all the staff!

以前新婚旅行で行ったカアルアに、5歳の娘を連れて行きたくて参加させていただきました！
ピックアップまではドキドキしていましたが、無事に乗車しカアルアへ。
更衣室も、貴重品用のロッカーもあり、子連れでも安心です。
スタッフのみなさんもフレンドリー&親切でした。娘もすっかり打ち解けてしまい、みえこさん(名前あってます？)にずっと話しかけていました。お仕事のお邪魔してすいませんでした！

９時半にビーチへ向かい、ランチを挟んで３時までのんびり過ごすことができました。
当日はとても風が強くて少し大変でしたが、本当に楽しかったです。

次回は娘が自転車に乗れるようになったら、カイルアタウンに行きたいと思います。

スタッフのみなさま、ありがとうございました！

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内＜シュノーケルセット／終日＞

I highly recommend it! めっちゃくちゃお勧めです

Reviewed by: まーちゃん

I was able to get a photo swimming with a turtle, making this snorkeling tour the most memorable part of my trip. It was amazing!

カメと一緒に泳げた写真も、とってもらえて、
今回の旅行で一番記念に残るシュノーケリングツアーとなりました。
最高ですよ

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　ベテラン日本語ガイドがご案内する少人数制ツアー　貸切プランあり＜半日＞

First snorkeling at the age of 66 as a senior. シニア66歳にして初シュノーケリング

Reviewed by: へんちゃん

My husband, at 66 years old, took on his first snorkeling adventure! I had to persuade him to join, so I read various experiences and decided that this tour was the best choice. It was a great decision. I was worried about my husband, who has nasal issues, when I heard the instruction, "Breathe through your mouth only, not your nose," but thanks to Chieko's excellent teaching, he didn't struggle with breathing and was able to enjoy about an hour of snorkeling without holding back the younger couples. We created wonderful memories with the beautiful sea and the adorable, colorful fish. What is the path to enjoying snorkeling? The path to meeting the fish? Dan guided us along that sea path and helped us meet the fish. I recommend renting a wetsuit as it has many advantages, such as protecting against injuries from coral and helping with buoyancy, as well as keeping warm. Dan took plenty of photos and uploaded them to Facebook, so we could download them to our smartphones. The only disappointment was that we didn't get to see any sea turtles. It seemed that the continuous hour of swimming was tough for my husband, and he mentioned that he was tired and wanted a break.

夫は、66歳で初シュノーケリングに挑戦！渋る夫を説き伏せての参加だったので体験談をいろいろ読んで　ツアーはここしかないと決めました。大正解でした。「鼻呼吸はしない　口呼吸だけです」の言葉に　鼻の悪い夫が心配になりましたが、教え方の上手なチエコさんのおかげで呼吸が苦しくなることもなく、若いカップルたちの足を引っ張ることもなく　1時間ほどのシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。きれいな海　可愛くきれいなお魚さんの数々　良い思い出が作れました。シュノーケリングを楽しむ道？　お魚さんに会える道？なんでしょうか　ダンさんがその海の道を案内してお魚さんに合わせてくれます。ウエットスーツは、サンゴからの怪我を避けるのと体が浮きやすくなる　寒さから身を守るなど利点が多いので借りることをお勧めします。写真もダンさんがいっぱい撮ってくれてフェイスブックにアップしてくれるので写真を自分のスマホにダウンロードできます。ただ残念だったのが、ウミガメさんには会えなかったことですね。1時間ぶっ続けのスイムは　夫にはきつかったみたいで疲れた　休憩ほしかったといってました。

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Hanauma Bay Snorkel Tour with Expert Guide & Waikiki Transportation

The best experience ever!!

Reviewed by: Clover

This was my first time snorkeling and Dan was a great teacher! He guided me through everything and made sure we were ready before heading out to the waters. I'm so glad that he was our guide..I don't think I would ever be able to do it without him. If you want to learn how to snorkel and see some beautiful fishes and turtles go with Blue Hawaii Divers!

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西オアフで体験するパワースポット&シュノーケリングツアー＜日本語ガイド兼インストラクター／送迎付き＞

Power Spot & Snorkeling Tour パワースポット＆シュノーケリングツアー

Reviewed by: シー＆アッキー

I thought there was only one power spot in the cave, but I was taken to multiple places, including the cave, the sea, and the mountains. Being a power spot, it was mystical, and I was able to enjoy the unique scenery of Hawaii. I was looking forward to snorkeling, and I was very satisfied to encounter not only beautiful tropical fish but also an eel and three sea turtles. Next time, I think I will practice using the fins a bit more.

パワースポットは洞窟の1か所だけと思っていたが、洞窟はもちろん海や山、何か所も連れて行ってもらった。パワースポットなので神秘的でありハワイ独特の景色も楽しめた。楽しみにしていたシュノーケリング、きれいな熱帯魚はもちろん、うつぼや三匹の海亀に出会うことができ大満足。次回は、もう少し足ひれの使い方を練習しておこうと思った。

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All-Inclusive Kailua Beach Day Experience - Lunch, Snorkel, Bike & Gear Rental

Second time within a year doing this.

Reviewed by: -PAUL-

Had a great time the first time, I did it again. I did the same thing, got bicycle and rode to the end of Lanikai beach to find that spot I first saw, a secluded beach to myself. However this year was high tide and didn't have the beach, but still enjoyed to peace and quiet though. From there, I traveled all the back to Kailua, and kept on going north until it was time to go back. Then choose Bobs pizza, cannot go wrong. Will I go back and do this again; for sure!!
Thumbs up again on the great customer service, accommodating their customers, the reason of being in business. You can expand your business by start selling seminars on how to conduct great ethical business practices.

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西オアフで体験するパワースポット&シュノーケリングツアー＜日本語ガイド兼インストラクター／送迎付き＞

West Coast of Oahu オアフ島の西海岸

Reviewed by: Nao

Since I experienced various optional tours, this time I decided to go to the West Coast, which I had never been to before. It seemed a bit difficult to go on our own by rental car, so we joined this tour. I encountered a turtle while snorkeling! I was so happy to swim with the turtle. I ended up sleeping in the car on the way back, and I felt sorry for the guide.

色々オプショナルツアーを体験したので、今度は行ったことのない西海岸へ。レンタカーで自分たちで行くにはちょっと難しそうだったので、こちらのツアーに参加しました。シュノーケリングでカメに遭遇！カメと一緒に泳ぐことができて幸せでした。
帰りの車で寝てしまい、ガイドさんに申し訳なかったです。

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I couldn't see any sea turtles, but I was able to see a lot of fish! 海亀は見られませんでしたがたくさんの魚達を見ることが出来ました！

Reviewed by: ほりうちんぐ

I participated in the afternoon session starting at 12:30. Fortunately, we were the only participants. According to the guide, there were nine participants in the morning session, which seems to be more popular, possibly because it allows for more effective use of time. In the afternoon, the water temperature is warmer, so for those who dislike cold water, the afternoon might be a better option.

The guide, who has lived in Hawaii for over 20 years, shared a lot of information about Hawaii during the round trip, which was very helpful. They also provided thorough instructions during snorkeling. The snorkeling masks were of good quality, designed to prevent water from entering through the nozzle. On that day, there were quite a few waves, and while swimming, I occasionally got splashed, but since water didn’t come in from above, it was easy to swim.

The snorkeling time was about an hour, but it flew by as I was swimming and looking for fish. I couldn't find any turtles, but I was able to see various types of fish, which was enjoyable.

12時30分からの午後の回に参加しました。参加者はラッキーなことに私達だけ。ガイドさんいわく、午前は9人の参加だったそうで、時間を有効に使えるからか、午前のほうが人気とのこと。午後は海の温度が上がっているので午前より水が冷たくないので冷たいのが嫌な方は午後のほうがいいかもしれません。
ハワイで20年以上暮らしているというガイドさんは往復の移動中もハワイのことを色々と教えてくれて、ためになりました。
シュノーケルの際も丁寧に教えてくれます。シュノーケルのマスクはいいもので、ノズルの先から水が入らないようになっています。この日は波がかなりあって、泳いでいるときも時々波をかぶることがあったのですが、上から水が入らないので泳ぎやすかったです。
シュノーケルの時間は1時間程度とのことですが、魚を探して泳いでいたらあっという間に過ぎてしまいました。亀は見つけられませんでしたが、色々な種類の魚を観ることが出来て、楽しかったです。

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　ベテラン日本語ガイドがご案内する少人数制ツアー　貸切プランあり＜半日＞

Satisfaction! 満足❗️

Reviewed by: ちえちえ

It was a completely new experience... The instruction was thorough, making it easy to understand, and I had a great time snorkeling. Time flew by, and I felt it wasn't enough, so I couldn't say I was completely satisfied!

Thank you very much.

全くはじめての体験、、、丁寧に教えて頂き
分かり易く、楽しくシュノーケリング出来ました。
あっという間に時間が過ぎ、物足りないので
大満足の大は、付けられませんでした！

ありがとうございました。

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Hanauma Bay Snorkeling ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング

Reviewed by: ダイキ

The service was polite and kind, which was great. My wife, who usually can't swim, was able to snorkel without any worries because they taught her well. We were also satisfied to see the sea turtle we were hoping to encounter. If we have the chance again, we will definitely use this service.

対応が丁寧、親切でよかったです。
普段は泳げない妻ですが、しっかりと教えてもらえたので不安なくシュノーケリングできました。
お目当のウミガメにも会えたので満足です。
また機会があれば利用させてもらいます。

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