Reviewed by: つま
It was an early morning pickup, but the van was full. The entrance fee for Hanauma Bay is collected in cash inside the car, so it's a good idea to bring exact change. The driver will say various things in English, but as long as you can understand what time you need to be back at the car, you can just let the rest go. At Hanauma Bay, there is a place on the beach where you can rent fins and other equipment, and you can also rent lockers there. However, it's not a self-service system; you have to give your items to the staff, and when you want to retrieve them, you hand over the key.
早朝ピックアップでしたが、バンは満席でした。ハナウマ湾の入場料は車の中で現金で集められるため、お釣りがないように持って行くといいです。ドライバーが英語で色々言いますが、とにかく何時までに車に戻っていればいいか、聞き取れればあとは適当に流しておけば大丈夫です。ハナウマ湾には、ビーチにフィンなどレンタル品を借りる場所があり、そこでロッカーも借りれますが、自分で出し入れする式ではなく、物をスタッフに預けて取り出したい時に鍵を渡す式です。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/07 |
Reviewed by: なお
I felt secure participating in the tour thanks to the Japanese guides, Chieko and Dan. We were able to enter without waiting in line, which was stress-free thanks to their arrangements.
The snorkeling lasted about an hour in Hanauma Bay, where we could see many tropical fish, and they provided guidance on what to look for, making it efficient considering the physical exertion. We were lucky to see a Hawaiian monk seal napping on the beach. It would have been great to see a honu as well. Near the entrance to the bay, we also spotted a mongoose.
The swim suit is optional, but I was glad I rented one. The water was unexpectedly cold, and during snorkeling, I bumped my stomach against a rock; if I hadn't been wearing it, I might have gotten injured.
It's reassuring that even small children or those who may have concerns about their stamina can retire midway and return to shore.
日本語ガイドのチエコさんとダンさんで安心してツアーに参加できました。入場もお二人の枠のお陰で並ばずに入ることができてストレスがありません。
シュノーケリングは約1時間、ハナウマ湾内を回るのですが、沢山の熱帯魚が見られるし、これというものを教えてくれるので体力消耗を考えると効率が良いです。海岸ではハワイアンモンクシールもお昼寝してて運が良かったです。あとはホヌに会えれば良かったですね。湾への入り口近くではマングースも見ました。
スイムスーツはオプションですが借りて良かったです。水が思いの外冷たいのと、シュノーケリング中に一回、岩にお腹が当たったのですが、着用してなければもしかして怪我したかも知れません。
小さなお子さんや体力に不安のある方でも途中でリタイアして岸に上がれるので安心です。
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/14 |
Reviewed by: yuayurait
I had a great experience snorkeling at Hanauma Bay during my single days, so I wanted my children to share the same excitement, which is why I signed up for this family trip with five of us.
About 25 years ago, I remember there were many yellow fish in shallow waters up to my knees, but now it seems that due to environmental protection and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic, things have become stricter, and it was different from my memories of Hanauma Bay.
However, because it is well-managed, the clarity of the water is exceptional. Following the guidance of the instructor, we snorkeled and encountered fish swimming in their natural habitat. Finally, we went to a turtle spot a little deeper and were able to meet a honu (sea turtle).
The instructor was very knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay, and my 6-year-old daughter also enjoyed snorkeling, so I’m glad we participated.
独身時代に行ったハナウマ湾シュノーケリングがよかったため、子どもたちにも同じ感動を味わわせたいと思い今回家族5人で申し込みました。
以前(25年くらい前?)は膝の深さくらいの浅瀬に黄色い魚がたくさんいて餌付けした記憶がありましたが、今は環境保護やコロナ禍を経て入場制限など色々厳しくなったようで昔の記憶にあるハナウマとは違っていました。
しかし管理されているため海の綺麗さは格別で、インストラクターの方の案内に従ってシュノーケリングして自然を泳ぐ魚に遭遇し、最後少し奥の海ガメスポットに行きホヌに出逢うことができました。
ハナウマ湾を知り尽くしたインストラクターさんで6歳の娘もシュノーケリングを楽しめたので参加してよかったです。
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| Packages: | 12:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/21 |
Reviewed by: JUN
Hanauma Bay requires a reservation, which can be difficult to secure, so I booked a tour. I was extremely satisfied with the result. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Hanauma Bay, making the experience very smooth from entry to activities. It seems that the clarity of the water and the activity of the marine life change depending on the conditions at Hanauma Bay, so I would like to come back again. This time, we couldn't see any sea turtles due to the low tide, but the water clarity was very high, and I was able to see many marine creatures, so I was very satisfied!
ハナウマ湾は予約必須で予約困難ということで、ツアーを予約しました。結果大満足です。
ツアーガイドの方はハナウマ湾を知り尽くしていらっしゃるので、入場からアクティビティまで非常にスムーズに体験することができました。
ハナウマ湾の状況によって、海の透明度、生き物達の活性が変わるみたいなので、また来たいと思います。
今回は引き潮でウミガメは見られませんでしたが、透明度は非常に高く、沢山の海の生き物が見られたので大満足でした!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Patrick
Liked being first to beach, life vest was missing straps that go between legs front to back, this caused jacket to float up around neck, the overall experience is good and I recommend, but life vests need addressed
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/04 |
Reviewed by: さち
I had ordered and paid for a life jacket in advance, but I couldn't rent it on the day of my visit... I couldn't understand the English, and when I arrived and tried to communicate, the bus had already left (crying). The sea was very clear, and I could see the fish.
ライフジャケットを事前に注文、支払いしていましたが、当日レンタルできませんでした…。英語の理解が及ばず、到着して伝えようとしたらもうバスが行ってしまっていました(泣)海はとても透明で魚も見れました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/07 |
Reviewed by: 仙台ファミリー
This couple is very bright, charming, and wonderful, and they guide together. They know everything about Hanauma Bay, making entry very smooth. They are aware of where the fish are and where sea turtles might come, so we were able to see many colorful fish. When I went before, I only had transportation and went on my own, so I couldn't visit many fish spots, but this time I had a lot of fun. When you're on your own, you can get swept away or feel anxious, but even if you get separated, they stay close and guide you, which gives you a sense of security. We swam from one end of the bay to the other. Even in August, the sea is a bit cold, so I borrowed a wetsuit to avoid getting hurt by the coral. It was great that I could rent one on the spot without a reservation. I think this tour will satisfy both small children and adults. Since it's an early morning tour, we returned to the hotel around 10:30, allowing us to spend the day meaningfully. I highly recommend it!
ご夫妻2人でガイドをされているとっても明るくてチャーミングで素敵なご夫妻です。ハナウマ湾の事を知り尽くしているため入場するのもとてもスムーズです。お魚がいる場所やウミガメが来そうな場所も把握されているため沢山のカラフルな魚を見る事が出来ました。以前行った時は送迎のみで個人で行ったためあまり魚のいる場所に行けませんでしたが今回はとても楽しめました。個人だと流されてしまったり不安がありますが、はぐれてしまっても前後についていてくれるため、こっちだよーと引っ張ってくれて安心感が違います。湾の端から端まで泳ぎました。8月でも少し海が冷たいため、そして珊瑚で怪我をしないためウエットスーツを借りました。予約しなくてもその場で借りることができ良かったです。小さなお子さんも大人も大満足のツアーだと思います。朝早いためホテルに10時半くらいに戻って来ますので一日を有意義に過ごせます。おすすめです!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/23 |
Reviewed by: 虎の虎
Hanauma Bay can be accessed by rental car or trolley, but there is a limit on the number of people allowed in the bay (reservations are required), so for those who prefer convenience, booking through Veltra is a good option. While there were fewer corals compared to the islands of Okinawa, since I went in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of fish and the number of larger fish. Although it was an early morning tour, there were initially few people (the seawater was a bit cold at first), and the morning-only tour was more than enough to enjoy.
I stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the meeting point was at the valet area (hotel entrance) of the neighboring Ilikai Hotel, which was accommodating in English, and there were no issues at all (there was hardly any conversation). By the way, the people I went with were from Germany, Brazil, and Asia. An English speaker among us handled the communication. Inside Hanauma Bay, we had free time. There were lockers available for valuables, but we didn't use them (we took turns going into the water as a family). You might want to bring drinks (and maybe some light snacks). Be aware that there are restrictions on the types of sunscreen you can use. They provided snorkeling gear, including fins, but given the current situation, we only brought our own snorkels. We thoroughly enjoyed our time until the return meeting time, and they drove us back to the morning meeting point. After a short break in the afternoon, we went shopping. I'm glad I visited Hanauma Bay for the first time!
ハナウマ湾はレンタカーやトローリーでも行けますが、湾に入るには人数制限(予約)があるので、色々と面倒な人はベルトラ予約が気楽です。沖縄の島々よりはサンゴは少なかったですが、AMにいったこともあり色々な魚の群衆や大きい魚が思ったより沢山いました。朝早いツアーでしたが、逆に人も最初は少なく(少々海水が最初冷たかった)、AMのみのツアーで十分楽しめました。
ヒルトンビーチリゾートに宿泊していましたが、集合場所はとなりのホテルのイリカイホテルのバレットエリア(ホテルの入口)で、英語対応でしたが全く問題ありませんでした(ほぼ会話する事がない)。因みに一緒に行った人たちはドイツ、ブラジル、アジアの人。逆に英語のわかる人が代表で対応してくれました。ハナウマ湾の中は自由行動。貴重品用のロッカーありとのことでしたが使用しませんでした(家族の順番で海に入って対応)。飲み物は必要かも(軽食程度も)。日焼け止めは種類に規制があるのでご注意を。シュノーケルは足ひれ含めて貸してくれましたが、このご時世我々はシュノーケルのみ持参しました。帰りの集合時間まで十分に堪能して、朝の集合場所まで車で送ってくれました。午後は少し休憩後にショッピングなどに。初めてだったのでハナウマ湾行ってよかったです!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Cory W
This is our 2nd time to vacation in Oahu and visited Hanauma both times. Our 2nd trip we decided to book an organized tour because our first experience wasn't too great. This tour was absolutely incredible! Can't say enough positive things about it but here we go:
1) The guide showed up to our hotel early which is so refreshing
2) He was super knowledgeable, kind and enjoyable to be around
3) Before the snorkeling tour, he was amazing with sharing information about how to do it and what to expect
4) They had the nicest and softest mask and fins equipment I've ever received on a snorkeling tour
5) The hour long tour was amazing and we saw tons of fish and even a turtle
6) He provided snacks and water afterwards
7) He patiently got us back to our hotel and just truly blew us away.
Very highly recommended!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/24 |
Reviewed by: ★★★
The snorkeling in the early morning had high water clarity and was very good. A seal also appeared and was very cute. By the time we were leaving, the sand was stirred up and it was a bit murky, so it was great to go in the morning.
Snorkeling equipment was included in the rental, but there was a mishap where the driver forgot to hand it to us. The entrance fee is paid collectively by the representative, so only cash is accepted. Please be aware of this.
朝一番でのシュノーケルで水の透明度が高くとても良かったです。アザラシも現れてとても可愛いかったです。
帰るころには砂が舞って少し濁っていたので朝一にしてとても良かったです。
シュノーケル等レンタルがついていましたが運転手さんが私達に渡し忘れるハプニングもありました。
入場料はまとめて代表者が払うので現金のみしかダメでした。ご注意下さい。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/16 |
Reviewed by: あんこまま
I participated with my 9-year-old child. Surprisingly, the water in the morning was quite cold, and it was advised to wear a wetsuit, which we rented, and that was accurate! We also rented prescription masks, and both my child, who has poor eyesight, and I were able to enjoy watching cute fish (we even saw schools of fish!) and turtles without feeling cold.
I suddenly became scared of the ocean after not snorkeling for a while and couldn't swim at first, but the instructor, Chieko, kindly held my hand and helped me swim. Another instructor, Dan, also gave gentle advice! As a professional, he took us around to spots where we could see fish. Dan also provided various guidance in Japanese during the car transfer.
In the end, it cost quite a bit, but it was definitely worth the money! We made wonderful memories of Hawaii! Thank you very much!
9歳の子供と2人で参加しました。
意外と朝の海の水は冷たく、ウェットスーツを着たほうが良いとのアドバイスで借りましたが、これが正確でした!
度付きマスクも借りて、目の悪い子供共々、寒さを感じることなく、かわいい魚(魚の群れも観られました!)と亀を観ることができました。
私は久しぶりのシュノーケリングに、急に海が怖くなり最初は泳げなかったのですが、インストラクターのチエコさんが優しく手を引いてくれ、泳ぐことができました。
同じくインストラクターのダンも優しくアドバイス!プロならでは!で、魚が観られるスポットを廻ってくれました。
ダンはクルマの送迎でも日本語で色々と案内してくれました。
結果的にお金は大分掛かりましたが、払うだけの価値は充分ありました!
よいハワイの思い出ができました!
本当にありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/23 |
Reviewed by: 銀猫
I participated in a snorkeling tour. It started with being picked up at the hotel, and everything went smoothly, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling at Hanauma Bay comfortably.
There were about 10 participants, and having two guides who spoke Japanese made me feel at ease.
The view at Hanauma Bay was amazing. Compared to the coral reefs in Japan (like Okinawa), the fish swimming there were larger and more dynamic.
シュノーケリングのツアーに参加しました。
ホテルへお迎えに来ていただいたところから始まって、
すべて順調で、快適にハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。
参加者は10人ぐらいで、日本語のできるガイドさんが2名ついてくださったので安心でした。
ハナウマ湾は眺めが最高でした。
日本の珊瑚礁(沖縄とか)と比べて泳いでる魚が大きくてダイナミックでした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/15 |
Reviewed by: とびぃ
This was my first time participating in seven years, and this time I brought my children aged 2, 5, and 9. The parasol we rented couldn't be used due to strong winds. Well, that was the same as seven years ago.
I really wanted my 9-year-old son to succeed at snorkeling, but he got scared and gave up.
I think the shuttle service was around $45 seven years ago, but now the price is almost double.
Overall, I felt it wasn't suitable for families with small children, but since this is our family's situation, I will give it 4 stars.
7年ぶりの参加で、今回は2歳5歳9歳の子連れ。
せっかく借りたパラソルが強風で使えず。まあこれは7年前も同じ。
せめて9歳の長男はシュノーケリング成功させたかったけど、怖がって断念。
7年前はシャトルサービス45ドルくらいだったと思うが、今は値段がほぼ倍。
全体に、小さな子連れには不向きだと思いましたが、
これは我が家の事情なので、★4つにします。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/26 |
Reviewed by: AJ Travels
Cons: Location wasn’t too clear, better signage in the future would be great.
Buoyant donut was too small for the amount or people, so lots of bumping and kicking, including from the trainer. A bigger float donut would be perfect.
Water was murky, but not much can be done about that. Maybe a heads up from the diver if they have an indication of the water condition before hand would help.
Pros: Diver was great in making sure that we got to see a few fish. He also dove down to grab some of the water life and we got a chance to hold them in our hands.
We brought our own snorkel and mouth piece, and diver was very helpful in making sure it was secure to their masks.
Diver was very knowledgeable and got us checked out with our photos and videos in hand very quickly.
Definitely recommend this for super beginners!
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/05 |
Reviewed by: かんちゃん
We participated as a family.
We rode our bikes to Lanikai Beach and were able to see many fish while snorkeling!
After that, we rode our bikes to Kailua Town and had a fun and fulfilling time!
Thank you, Natsue and Emi, for all your help!
The ocean was very beautiful, and we had a wonderful time!
家族で参加させていただきました。
自転車でラニカイビーチまで行き、シュノーケリングで沢山の魚を見ることができました!
その後自転車でカイルアタウンまで行き、楽しく充実した時間を過ごすことができました!
なつえさん、えみさん、いろいろとお世話になりありがとうございました!
海がとてもきれいで、とても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました!
Dear Kan-chan,
Thank you for visiting and for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Kailua. Please do come back and visit us again when you are in Hawaii. Our entire staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures, Japanese Staff
かんちゃん様
ご来店及びレビューのご記入ありがとうございました。
カイルアを満喫して頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
またハワイにお越しの際は是非遊びにいらしてください。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ありがとうございます。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | 【7/20~8/31限定!お子様半額】送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Billmire
This activity was great for beginners. The instructor was amazing and made sure everyone had a good time.
The only drawback that day was water was very murky and made it difficult to see as many see fish and other sea creatures.
I would highly recommend this activity and instrutor.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Anthony
We didn't get to see any turtles but there were lots of fish. Overall we had a good time
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| Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/28 |
Reviewed by: マリリン
I was recommended by various people to definitely go, so I signed up. I have experienced snorkeling many times, but this was the most comfortable one yet. This was thanks to the thorough explanations and the dry snorkel. Above all, the instructor was a wonderful person, and I made some great memories. I was very moved when I saw a family of fish. I want to participate again‼️ Thank you, mahalo, and thank you very much‼️
いろいろな人に是非行くといいよ!と勧められて、申し込みました。
何度もシュノーケリングは体験したことがありますが、今回が1番快適でした。それは、丁寧な説明とドライシュノーケルのおかげです。
何より、インストラクターの方がとてもいい方で、素敵な思い出ができました。
魚のファミリーをみた時にはとても感動しました。
また、参加したいです‼️
Thank you マハロ ありがとうございました‼️
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/26 |
Reviewed by: ぺぺぺ
I booked a tour with pickup from a nearby hotel to Hanauma Bay.
For the pickup from the hotel, I communicated to several drivers who seemed to be part of different tours that I was participating in the Hanauma Bay tour and shared my name to find my driver.
The entrance to Hanauma Bay opens at 7 AM, so we waited in line until then. For some reason, one participant from our tour acted as the representative to manage the entrance fee collectively. I wondered what would happen if this person ran away, but they managed to pay without issue.
Although it wasn't us, other tour participants were renting additional life jackets, but the driver said, "It's not on the rental list, so if you pay in cash now, I'll give you the life jackets." Since they couldn't communicate in English, I stepped in to negotiate on their behalf, and reluctantly, the driver handed over the life jackets.
Hanauma Bay was absolutely stunning. Since it was early in the morning, there were fewer people, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
There is a place to store valuables at Hanauma Bay, so I left cash and other items there, keeping only my phone and the key to the valuables box in a waterproof case around my neck. I left towels on the beach, but they were safe. I think it's better to clean up a bit earlier than the meeting time since there are few showers available.
近くのホテルからハナウマ湾までの送迎付きのツアーを予約しました。
近くのホテルからのピックアップは、何人かのツアーのドライバーらしき人に、ハナウマ湾のツアーに参加している旨と名前を伝えて、ドライバーを見つけました。
ハナウマ湾の入り口が朝7時に開くので、それまで列に並んで待機でした。入園料は何故か、そのツアーの参加者の1名が代表者となり、まとめて管理してました。この人が逃げたらどうするんだと思いましたが、無事払ってくれました。
私達ではありませんが、他のツアー参加者がライフジャケットを追加でレンタルしていたのですが、ドライバーは、"レンタルリストに無いから現金で今払えばライフジャケットを渡す"と言っていました。英語でコミュニケーションできない方々でしたので、代わりに私が間に入って交渉したら渋々ライフジャケットを渡してくれました。
ハナウマ湾は絶景で最高でした。
早朝だったこともあり人も少なく満喫しました。
ハナウマ湾には貴重品を預ける所があるので、現金等は預けて、携帯と貴重品ボックスの鍵だけ防水ケースに入れて首からぶら下げてました。
タオル等は浜に置きっぱなしでしたが、無事でした。
シャワーの数が少ないので、集合時間よりも少し早めに片付けた方が良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/06 |
Reviewed by: santa
It was my first time back at Hanauma in about seven years. It was beautiful and fun as always. The person who came to pick me up was also very kind. Unfortunately, the water was cold since it was early in the morning.
約7年ぶりのハナウマでした。やはり綺麗で楽しかったです。迎えに来ていただいたくれた方も親切でした。
朝早かったこともあり、水が冷たかったのが残念。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Y.U
It was a long-awaited trip to Hawaii with my daughter. She wanted to go to Hanauma Bay, which we visited many times when she was a child, so I tried to access the Hanauma Bay entrance site at 7 AM two days ago to make a reservation. However, as I was entering the information, the availability quickly disappeared, so I signed up with Veltra.
The price felt a bit high, but once we participated, we were impressed by the guide's thorough information and they took us to the outer reef, which we would have been worried about going to on our own. We encountered three sea turtles and had a wonderful time.
On the way back, we also received recommendations for nearby restaurants and local information, which made us very satisfied. During snorkeling, the guide was present both in front and behind our group, allowing us to enjoy it with peace of mind. I was also really pleased to receive the photos the guide took from Facebook.
If you're hesitating to sign up, I absolutely recommend it!
娘と久々のハワイの旅でした。
子供の頃に何度も行ってたハナウマ湾に行きたいと娘が言うので、2日前の朝7時からのハナウマ湾入場のサイトにアクセスして取ろうと思ったのですが、入力してるうちにみるみる空きが無くなってしまい、ベルトラさんに申し込みました。
料金は少し高い気がしたのですが、参加してみたらガイドさんの丁寧なインフォメーションと、自分達では行くのが心配になるリーフの外まで案内して頂き、ウミガメ3匹と遭遇
素晴らしい時間を過ごしました
帰りがけにも、ホテルに近いオススメのレストランや現地の情報も頂き、とても満足しました。
シュノーケリングの最中もグループの前後に、ガイドさんがいて下さるので、安心して楽しめました。ガイドさんが撮って下さった写真もFacebookから頂けて本当に満足しております。
申し込もうかと迷ってる、絶対おすすめです‼️
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Zhang
I attended this tour with my mom, who is over 50 years old and does not know swimming at all. My mom was quite excited and worried about this tour, and was about to quit at the very first start, while Dan told us not to nervous, taught us how to breath with our mouth and even a little swim skills. After that, my mom and I succeeded to finish this tour and we saw a lot of different fish with Dan’s guide. That was fun. We really appreciate Dan for giving us such a perfect snorkeling experience, will try again when we visit Oahu again in the future, hope we could do better next time :D)))
You guys did great! Hope we see you again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/10 |
Reviewed by: はなまる
Normally, you need to reserve tickets individually two days before the desired date, but considering the risks of not being able to secure them and the travel involved, I applied for this tour. During the summer vacation period, if you go for the morning session, there can be long traffic jams due to people hoping to buy same-day tickets. If I had gone individually, there would have been many confusing situations, so I’m really glad I went on the tour. Since it was in the morning, the water temperature was low, and I rented a wetsuit for $10. Thanks to that, even someone like me who gets cold easily was able to enjoy the experience fully. I didn’t see any sea turtles, but it was sunny with high visibility, and I was able to see a lot of fish, which was great. The guide was very knowledgeable, and the smooth guidance provided a sense of security, which was very good.
本来であれば参加希望日2日前に個人でチケット予約しなければいけないのですが、うまく取れないリスクや移動のことも考えこちらを申込ました。
夏休みの時期は午前の部の場合ですと当日券目当てに長い渋滞が発生します。
個人でもし行っていたら色々混乱しそうな場面が多かったのでツアーで行って本当に良かったです。
午前ということもあり水温は低く、10ドルのスーツをレンタルしました。おかげさまで寒がりの私でもフルで楽しめました。
海ガメは見れませんでしたが晴れていて透明度が高く、魚がたくさん見れて良かったです。
ガイドさんの知識が豊富なのと案内がスムーズで安心感がありとても良かったです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Robin
Dan thought of everything that would make our trip extremely successful. His knowledge of marine life was excellent. Attention to safety was paramount and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
Thanks guys, hope we see you again!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/21 |
Reviewed by: monchi
The instructor and driver spoke Japanese, and it was so much fun! I experienced several activities in Hawaii, but this was the most enjoyable and memorable tour!
インストラクター兼ドライバーの方が日本語を話せる方で、すごくすごく楽しかったです!ハワイでいくつかアクティビティの体験をしましたが1番楽しくて思い出のツアーになりました!
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| Packages: | 12:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Sue
We had a perfectly fun day! We rented bikes and snorkeling gear and flippers, rode to Lanikai beach (about a 29 minute ride), saw some turtles and fish. Then we came back, got boogy boards and enjoyed kalilua beach. Had some lunch did some souvenir shopping.
Our only complaint would be the tour bus driver who picked us up. He asked us where we were from and then said something about Biden being born there so we would have to walk. My husband asked him not to bring politics into our tour. He made another joke about our state and told us it was a long walk back. Then he told us there was a password (Hawaiian word) and that we couldn’t ride if we couldn't say it. Then he switched us to another bus to come back on. We were relieved.
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| Packages: | Kailua Beach Experience with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/08 |
Reviewed by: なっつ
In the early morning at Hanauma Bay, I never expected it to be this cold. I did go into the water once, but it was so cold that I gave up quickly. I was really shocked that there were hardly any fish around. When I visited in the past, it was in the afternoon, so it was warm and there were plenty of fish to enjoy! Is there no tour available in the afternoon? I felt that it has become increasingly difficult to enter Hanauma Bay lately. The driver was kind and stopped by Leonard's Kitchen for us on the way back.
早朝にハナウマ湾へ
まさかこんなに寒いとは思ってもみませんでした。
一回は海に入ったものの寒すぎてすぐにギブ。
魚もほとんど見当たらなくめちゃショック。
過去に訪れた時はお昼からだったので暖かかったのか魚もたくさんいて楽しめたのに!
お昼からのツアーは無いのでしょうか?
最近はますますハナウマ湾に入るのが難しくなってきてることを実感しました。
ドライバーの方は親切で帰りにカハラモールにあるレナーズキッチンカーに寄ってもらいました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/06 |
Reviewed by: KATSU
Just considering the line of cars waiting from early morning and the queue for entry, you can already see the value of the tour. There’s no competition for reservations, making it easy to plan. Additionally, there are some insider tips, and the specialists share insights about the highlights and features of Hanauma Bay that we would never discover or experience on our own. For those who are familiar with Hanauma Bay and may visit multiple times in the future, I highly recommend experiencing this at least once. The ocean is truly wonderful, as are the two of you. Until we meet again, mahalo.
早朝から順番待ちの車の列と、入園待ちの列を考えたら、それだけでもツアーの価値が分かります。予約争奪戦も有りませんので、予定が立てやすい。更に裏ワザがちらほらあり、見どころスポやハナウマ湾の特徴などの、スペシャリストだから知る物を教えて下さり、私たちだけ頑張っても決して分からない、体験出来ない経験です。ハナウマ湾へ行きなれた、これからも複数回行くかも知れない人は、1度体験をオススメします。とても素晴らしい海とお二人です。またお会いする日までマハロ
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| Packages: | 7:00スタート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Great experience
Great experience family 1st time snorkeling guide funny and made you feel comfortable in the water
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Beth Lulu
I cannot express how grateful I am for Dan and this snorkel tour! My son is autistic and was struggling with understanding the equipment and started to panic. Dan very calmly and kindly took him under his wing. Before we knew it, my son was the leader of the pack! I even got a little seasick and Dan (without judgment) helped me back to the beach to rest. He also picked us up at our hotel and was so easy to talk to and open to any questions we had. I would 100% do this tour again! Thanks Dan!
Thanks, Beth! Hope we see you again.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/03 |
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Thank you guys! I appreciate it . Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.