All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The weather was perfect, and the dolphin watching was a huge success! Under the precise guidance of the staff, we encountered a large number of wild dolphins! Just when we were already very satisfied, we even got to see a super rare seal, making it an incredibly fulfilling experience for the whole family!

天気も最高の中、イルカウォッチは大成功！
ガイドさんたちの的確な指示のもと大量の野生のイルカに遭遇！
大満足していたところにトドメに超レアなアザラシまで見ることができ家族含めて大満足の体験でした！！

The day of participation was unfortunately marked by cloudy skies and intermittent rain, but when the sun peeked through for a moment, it was absolutely beautiful! We played beach volleyball, and even though we couldn't communicate with people from other countries, it felt like we connected through sports, making it a really enjoyable time! The hamburger we had for lunch was also incredibly delicious! We were able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling! I think it would be stunning on a sunny day, so I would love to participate again!

参加日はあいにくの曇りとパラパラ雨の繰り返しでしたが、一瞬晴れ間がさすと最高にきれいでした！
ビーチバレーをやりましたが他国の方たちと言葉は通じませんが、スポーツで気持ちが繋がった感じがしてとっても楽しい時間でした！
お昼に食べたハンバーガーもすごくおいしかったです！
シュノーケリングもお魚がたくさん見れました！
晴れたら最高にきれいだと思うのでまた参加したいです！

We went snorkeling at two dolphin sighting points. At the first spot, there were hardly any dolphins, and I thought it might be a lost cause, but the second round was a huge success! A tremendous number of dolphins swam back and forth around us. It became an amazing memory!

イルカ出現ポイントを2か所シュノーケリングしました。
1回目のポイントは、ほぼ居なくて、無理かなぁと思っていたのですが、2回戦目は、大当たり！
凄い数のイルカが、自分たちの周りを行ったり来たり。
サイコーの思い出になりました！

I participated with my father and son. It was much more fun than I expected, and I think it's a recommended tour for people who love marine sports!

私の父と息子で参加。思ってたよりもすごく楽しかったようでマリンスポーツ好きの人にはお勧めのツアーと思います！

The weather was nice and the waves were calm, so I was able to enjoy myself without getting seasick. The sea was beautiful, the sea turtles were cute, and the food was delicious, so it was the best experience. I'm really glad I participated!

天気がよく波も穏やかだったので、船に酔うこともなく楽しく過ごせました。
海は綺麗だし、ウミガメはかわいいし、ご飯も美味しかったので最高でした。
参加して本当に良かったです！

The staff were very kind, and I had a bright and enjoyable time.
I was able to see dolphins, sea turtles, and fish.
Thank you very much.
I think Japanese people will be satisfied.

スタッフの皆さんがとても親切で明るく楽しい時間を過ごしました。
イルカとウミガメと魚を見ることがでぎました。
ありがとうございました。
日本人の方は満足できると思います。

The staff were very kind. They proactively offered guidance for snorkeling and took photos at the sandbar. The BBQ hamburger for lunch was incredibly delicious. Thank you for a wonderful time.

スタッフのみなさんが親切でした。シュノーケルの指導、サンドバーでの写真撮影など進んで声をかけてくれました。昼食のBBQハンバーガー最高に美味しかったです。楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

The staff, the weather, everything was amazing!
I was able to see dolphins, turtles, and manta rays!
I would love to participate again if I have the chance!

スタッフさん、天気、全てにおいて最高でした！
イルカやカメ、マンタも見る事が出来ました！
また機会があれば参加したいです！

I was very satisfied with the tour content and the guide's response! It's just a shame about the weather and the strong waves. I would like to participate again next time.

ツアー内容、ガイドさんの対応等は大変満足でした！
ただお天気と波が強くて残念。
また次の機会に参加したいです。

This was, quite simply, AMAZING! The crew were all super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. As soon as we reached the snorkel spot we saw sharks, which came pretty close. We would absolutely do this again.

We were picked up from the hotel and after a short drive, we boarded the cruiser at the port and headed to the sandbar. There was a lovely Japanese woman among the staff, which made me feel completely at ease. All the staff were friendly and attentive. The tide wasn't too low, and the water was up to my waist, so it didn't quite feel like a sandbar, but the stunning scenery more than made up for it! We saw several sea turtles floating around. While enjoying delicious hamburgers for lunch, we moved to a different spot where we could leisurely snorkel and see beautiful fish living around the large coral reef. It was truly an enjoyable tour. I recommended it to acquaintances going to Hawaii!

ホテルからピックアップ、少し車で走った港からクルーザーへ乗り込んでまずはサンドバーへ。スタッフにとても素敵な日本人の女性がいたので何の不安もありませんでした。スタッフはみんな　フレンドリーで気遣いも細やか、潮の状態はそこまで引いてなくて　腰あたりまで海水がありサンドバー？？って感じではありましたが　それを上回る程の景色のすばらしさ！！
ぷかぷか浮いているウミガメも何匹も見られました。美味しいハンバーガーのランチをほおばりながら、場所を移動して大きなサンゴ礁の周りに住む綺麗な魚たちをシュノーケリングでゆっくり見ることもでき本当に楽しいツアーでした。ハワイに行く知人に　お勧めしました！！

Schedule: 2019-07-03 / Number of people: 2 (newlyweds)
【Positive Points】
- The guidance from the Japanese staff is very attentive.
- The distance from the base (Kailua Beach Center) to Kailua Beach is short, making it convenient.
- Bicycle rentals are available ($10 per person).
- For lunch, you can choose between a lunch plate shop and a pizza place (Bob's Pizzeria). The pizza is highly recommended.
【Negative Points】
- Tips are not included in the tour price, so you need to pay tips separately.
【Other】
- Lanikai Beach is about a 20-minute bike ride away, but it's worth visiting.
- Be careful as time flies by quickly! (I couldn't go to downtown Kailua...)
- The bike I rented was a fixed gear, so those who are not used to riding should be cautious. (I wasn't used to it and fell while trying to brake suddenly, and since I was in a swimsuit, I ended up with serious injuries.)

日程:2019-07-03/人数:2名(新婚)/
【良かった点】
・日本人スタッフによる案内が手厚い。
・拠点(カイルアビーチセンター)からカイルアビーチまでの距離が近いため便利。
・レンタサイクルあり(1人10ドル)
・昼食はランチプレート屋とピザ屋(Bob's Pizzeria)が任意で選べる。おすすめはピザ。
【悪かった点】
・ツアー代金にチップが含まれていないため、別途チップを支払う必要あり。
【その他】
・ラニカイビーチまでは自転車で約20分の距離だが、訪れる価値がある。
・あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまうため注意！(カイルアの街中に行けなかった…)
・レンタサイクルで借りた自転車が固定ギアのため運転に慣れていない人は注意してほしい。(私は慣れてなく、急ブレーキで転倒してしまい、水着姿だったため、重傷を負ってしまった)

I was looking forward to Sandbar, but at the time close to high tide, the sand wasn't exposed, and it was just a shallow area with splashing. Since it was shallow, there were no fish at all. Well, I did choose to depart a bit later in the morning.

In the afternoon snorkeling, we swam around the coral reef, but the fish were just average to sparse. The water clarity was low, but the coral was magnificent.

The cruise guide, Yumiko, was very enjoyable and considerate, and the hamburger for lunch was delicious, creating a very nice atmosphere.

サンドバー、楽しみにしていましたが、満潮に近い時刻で砂は浮き出ておらず、単なる浅瀬のぱちゃぱちゃでした。浅瀬なので魚も全くおらず。まぁ、午前中ゆっくりめの出発を選んだのは私ですが。

午後のシュノーケリングでは、サンゴ礁の回りを泳ぎますが、魚影はごくふつうから少なめ。水の透明度は低め。サンゴはみごとでしたが。

クルーズのガイド、ゆみこさんはとても楽しく、気を遣ってくれて、ランチのハンバーガーはおいしくて、雰囲気はとてもよかった。

The meeting place was easy to find, and the driver was very courteous, making the ride very comfortable. When we arrived at the port, a Japanese person explained everything, which made me feel very relieved. It was also reassuring that others could communicate in Japanese.

集合場所も分かりやすく、運転手さんも丁寧に送迎してくれてとても乗り心地良かったです。
港に着くと日本人が説明してくれてとても安心しました。他の人も日本語対応が出来てとても安心です。

I participated with four friends. Three of them are not very good at snorkeling, but they enjoyed it nonetheless.

I joined the sandbar tour about eight years ago, but this time there was no sandy area in sight at all. Being 160 cm tall, the water level was almost up to my waist. It might have been high tide, but it felt just like a regular sea.

Still, I was able to see a lot of sea turtles, which I was very satisfied with. I also felt that it would have been better if there had been an explanation of the snorkeling masks and other equipment on the boat rather than after entering the water.

友人4人で参加しました。3人はシュノーケリングが得意ではありませんが、それなりに満喫しておりました。
サンドバーは8年ほど前に参加してますが、今回は砂地が全くなく見当たらず、160㎝の背の高さの私は、ほぼ腰あたりまで水面が来ていました。満潮だったかもしれませんが、それにしても普通の海としか感じませんでした。
それでも、沢山のウミカメを見ることができました。その点はとても満足しました。
また、海に入ってからではなく、船上で、シュノーケリングマスク等の説明があったらよかったなと感じました。

I was given motion sickness medication, and there was a restroom on the boat. It was great to see dolphins swimming right below us and schools of them passing in front of us. However, it was confusing to be dropped off at a snorkeling spot where there was nothing to see, and the photographer was unnaturally energetic, which was a bit annoying. I think a more assertive approach might create good memories for couples. Overall, it was nice to see the dolphins.

酔い止めを渡され、船内にトイレもありました。イルカが真下を泳いでいたり、目の前を通る群れを見れてよかったです。ただ、シュノーケルのスポットは何もいないのに降ろされて意味不明だったのと、カメラマンが常に不自然な程テンションが高くめんどくさかったです。多少強引な方が、カップルさんとかは良い思い出になると思います。内容的にはイルカが見れてよかったです。

Everything was amazing! First of all, Mr. Gaito's guidance was very thorough, which made me feel secure participating in the tour. The BBQ hamburger was also juicy and incredibly delicious! Above all, I was able to fully enjoy the ocean in Hawaii! At the sandbar, I took photos right in the middle of the sea and admired the beautiful water. During the sea turtle watching, although they were a bit far away, I encountered two sea turtles. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside a sea turtle! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely love to participate once more!

全てが最高でした！
まず、ガイトさんの案内が非常に丁寧で安心してツアーに参加することが出来ました。BBQハンバーガーも肉汁が溢れてとても美味しかったです！
そして何よりハワイの海を満喫出来ました！サンドバーでは海のど真ん中で写真を撮ったり、綺麗な海を眺めたり。ウミガメウォッチングでは少し遠目ではありましたが、ウミガメ２匹と遭遇。シュノーケリングでは何とウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことが出来ました！
またハワイに行く機会があれば是非もう一度参加したいです！

I was able to see many dolphins and swim with them! I also saw sea turtles! I will participate again if I have the chance!

沢山のイルカが見れ一緒に、泳ぐことができました！
海亀も見れた〜！！
また機会があれば参加します！

This tour was amazing. The crew were all super friendly and knowledgeable. The turtles were incredibly close and simply beautiful. Highly recommend this experience!

I participated with my daughter. The staff members were very kind and fun people. We were able to go to places we couldn't reach on our own and met many turtles, even swimming with them! It was a wonderful tour. However... I am very prone to seasickness, and I forgot to bring motion sickness medication to the hotel (tears), so I wasted half of the tour (free time) unable to do anything. I am really disappointed about that. I truly think the tour itself, including the staff, was absolutely amazing! I plan to take revenge next time (^o^)/

娘と二人で参加しました。スタッフの皆さんがとても親切で楽しい方々でした。自力では行けない場所に行け沢山の亀さんにも会え、一緒に泳ぐ事が出来る！とても素晴らしいツアーでした。ただ…私がとても波酔い船酔いしやすいのに、ホテルに酔い止め薬を忘れて（涙）ツアー半分（自由時間）を何も出来ない状態で無駄にしてしまいました。その事が残念でなりません。ツアーは自体はスタッフの方々含め本当に本当に最高だと思います！次回またリベンジするつもりです(^o^)/

The sandbar was beautiful even without the sand. It seems to depend on the weather, so it really is a matter of luck. The staff were very accommodating, and they took photos for us. The hamburgers grilled on the boat were delicious, and I enjoyed snorkeling for the first time without any worries. We scattered bread for the fish, so we got to see a lot of tropical fish, which made for a happy time.

サンドバーは砂が出ていなくても色が綺麗でした。お天気によるそうなので、これは本当に運です。
スタッフの対応がとても良くて、写真も撮ってもらいました。
船で焼いてくれるハンバーガーも美味しかったし、生まれて初めての
シュノーケリングも何も心配なく楽しめました。餌のパンを撒くので
とてもたくさんの熱帯魚に会えて、幸せな時間でした。

July 1, 2019 - Raymond was the best guide ever! He's very chill and easy to communicate with. He was very accommodating! we choose the later tour which I expected it to be much worse than the earlier scheduled tour, however we ended up being extremely lucky and it ended up being just me and my girlfriend. We had our own private tour with the best guide they had to offer! I would recommend this trip to everyone, very family friendly but also a nice thing to do for couples. My girlfriend really wanted to see some Green sea turtles and Raymond was able to make it happen! Once he spotted one, he immediately alerted us to come view the turtles. Definitely something to put in your books if you plan on heading down to Oahu. One thing to keep in mind is ALWAYS WEAR SUNSCREEN...ITS ALWAYS worth it.

I had the opportunity to encounter a large pod of dolphins and swim with them up close multiple times. I saw dolphins in the ocean far beyond my imagination! The guide was very kind, and the staff and photographer made the experience incredibly enjoyable. When swimming near the photographer, they quickly informed us about the pod of dolphins, allowing us to swim with many of them. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you!

沢山のイルカの群れと遭遇し、まじかで一緒に泳ぐことを何度も体験出来ました♡
想像をはるかに超えるほど、イルカを海の中で見られました！！
ガイドの方もとても親切で、スタッフやカメラマンもすっごく楽しませてくれます。
カメラマンの近くで泳いでいると、イルカの群れをすぐに教えてくれて、沢山のイルカと泳げました。また必ず参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

The site mentioned it was about 1.5 feet, but in reality, the depth where we got off the boat was 130 cm, and in shallow areas, it was around 80 cm. The weather was nice, so the scenery was beautiful!

We were able to see sea turtles about three times, and the kids were thrilled.

The snorkeling experience was as expected, but since it was our first time, I felt reassured by the staff's safety-first attitude.

For those who didn't participate in snorkeling, we had some playtime with the equipment, and thanks to the small number of kids, my child (5 years old, who can float but can't swim) was able to snorkel near the boat. One of the staff members spoke Japanese, and everyone was friendly, making it a fun experience.

I managed without marine shoes, but since Waikiki Beach has quite a few painful stones, I thought it would have been better to buy them for the entire stay in Hawaii.

サイトでは1.5feetくらいでしたが、実際はボートから降りた地点で130cm、浅いところで80cm程度でした。天気が良かったこともあり充分景色はきれいでした！
ウミガメも3回くらい見れて子供は大喜びでした。

シュノーケルはこんなもんかといった感じでしたが、初めてやるぶんにはスタッフの方が安全第一の姿勢だったので安心できました。

シュノーケル不参加組は道具を出して頂いてお遊びタイムでしたが、子供が少なかったおかげか、うちの子（5歳、プールに浮かべるが泳げない）はボートの近くでシュノーケルをさせていただいたようです。
スタッフの方は日本語ができる方が1名はおり、皆さんフレンドリーで楽しく過ごせました。

マリンシューズは無くても何とかなりましたが、ワイキキビーチも結構石が痛いのでハワイ滞在全体を通して買えば良かったと思いました。

I participated with my 8-year-old child. It was our first experience with snorkeling, and we were a bit anxious, but thanks to the guidance from the staff and their encouragement to look down, we were able to see dolphins multiple times. After that, we moved to a turtle spot, and the boat was two stories high, offering an amazing view from above. My child was thrilled to slide into the sea, and we were able to see turtles as well. There was also canoeing, making it a packed experience. I feel like we were both spiritually and physically rejuvenated. This became a lifelong memory for us. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

8歳の子供と二人で参加しました。
親子共々シュノーケリングは初めての経験で不安がありましたが、スタッフの方々の誘導と下見て〜の声かけで、イルカを何度もみることができました。
その後は場所を変えてウミガメスポットへ移動、船は二階建てになっており、上からの眺めは最高です。
スライダーから海へ入り子供は大喜びで、もちろんウミガメにも会うことができました。
カヌー遊びもあり盛り沢山です。
心身共に浄化されたように感じます。
親子共々一生の思い出となりました。
また、機会があれば参加したいと思います。

I participated with my 5-year-old and 8-year-old children, and the sea was beautiful, we saw turtles, and the hamburgers we ate on the boat were fantastic. More than that, the crew's consideration for the children and their cheerful attitude made me want to join again.

5歳と8歳の子供連れで参加しましたが、海も綺麗し亀も見れて船の上で食べるハンバーガーも最高でした。それ以上にクルーの人の子供への配慮や陽気な感じ、また参加したいと思いました。

The weather was unfortunately cloudy, but the bus transfer staff and the Japanese staff were very nice, even giving me advice on my GoPro.

The local staff were cheerful and energetic, making for a very enjoyable tour!

I was able to see many sea turtles, and the BBQ lunch after snorkeling was delicious. I really enjoyed the ocean at the sandbar!

天気はあいにくの曇でしたが、
バスの送迎スタッフさん、日本人のスタッフさんもとてもいい人で、持参していたGoProの
アドバイスまでして頂きました。

現地のスタッフさんも、
明るく元気でとても楽しいツアーになりました！

海ガメもたくさん見ることができ、
シュノーケリング後のBBQランチも美味しく、
サンドバーの海を満喫することができました！

I had to wait to board the boat, but during that time, I was able to go to the restroom. It was cloudy at departure, but once we got out to sea, the weather turned nice, which was great. When we arrived at the sandbar, the water was up to my waist, but we had fun playing beach volleyball, and afterwards, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers! It was the best! Everything except alcohol was free, and there were many options, so it might be good for kids as well. After that, we moved on to look for turtles, and luckily, we even saw a manta ray by chance. Then we went snorkeling around the coral, and I got a bit exhausted, but I managed to swim. I got so caught up in the fun that I ended up with a sunburn. Make sure to apply sunscreen regularly (laughs). Yuki, who guided us, explained everything clearly, and the other members were nice too! Thank you very much.

船に乗るのに待たされましたがその間にトイレに行けました。出発時は曇っていましたが沖に出たら良い天気になって良かったです。サンドバーに着いたら腰あたりまで海水がありましたが楽しくビーチバレーで遊んで、その後美味しいハンバーガー！最高でした！アルコール以外は無料で種類も多いのでお子様にも良いのではないでしょうか。その後移動して亀探し、ラッキーなことに偶然マンタまで見れました。その後シュノーケリング珊瑚の周りを1周してちょっとヘトヘトになりましたがなんとか泳げました。遊びに夢中になりすぎて全身日焼けしました。日焼け止めはコマ目に塗りましょう（笑）案内してくれたユキさん説明がわかりやすく、他のメンバーも良い方でした！ありがとうございました。

It was amazing to see dolphins and sea turtles up close!
It's cold, so it's better to bring warm clothing.
About 30% of the participants got seasick because it was quite rocky. Haha.
I think it's worth going!!

イルカも海亀も近くで観れて最高でした！
寒いので防寒着は持って行った方がいいです。
参加者の3割が船酔いになるくらい揺れましたが。笑
行く価値ありだと思います！！

This excursion was so much fun. The staff went out of their way to make our time great. The hamburgers were great and the alcoholic drinks were available for $5 which is a good price here. We saw Manta Rays which they said wasn’t so common and two giant turtles.