All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Professional and friendly customer service and crew. Amazing experience and terrific option for anyone that wants to see life under the sea without having to do all the work of snorkeling or scuba diving. :)

I made a mistake with the meeting place, but they came to pick me up from the wrong location. It was really helpful. Thank you very much. The tour afterwards was also a lot of fun. The hamburger for lunch was delicious, and I was completely full!

集合場所を間違えてしまったのですが、間違えてしまったところまで迎えに来てくれました。本当に助かりました。ありがとうございました。その後のツアーもとても楽しかったです。お昼のハンバーガーも美味しくてお腹一杯になりました！

I would recommend this tour!
Amazing views, great experience!
Very nice & knowledgable crew!
Good food, nice selection of drinks.
A must for Hawaii

It was really cold!!
But it was so much fun that I didn't care about that at all!
The sandbar was beautiful, and it was my first time snorkeling, but I had a great time!
I saw a lot of coral and sea turtles, and I even fed some fish; it was a valuable experience!

The BBQ lunch was delicious and the best!
I want to go again!

すごく寒かった！！
でも、そんなことどうでもよくなるぐらい楽しかった！
サンドバーは綺麗で、シュノーケリングも初めてだったけど楽しくできた！
珊瑚やウミガメもたくさん見れたし、魚に餌もあげたり、貴重な体験がたくさんできた！

お昼のBBQランチも美味しくて最高でした！
また行きたい！

So it all started with a super welcoming crew. The captain and both the deckhands were extremely courteous and expressed the spirit of Aloha in welcoming us aboard! Next came an explanation of what the trip would consist of, and I was like, oh yeah, this is gonna be a hoot and a half. Then we were underway on Diesel engines that sounded like the sweet purr of freedom you could only get on the open ocean. We headed out to the turtle cleaning reef, and we were not disappointed. They promised a great snorkel experience and they delivered! We jumped in the water after the best explanation of our safety and snorkel equipment and were immediately greeted by the ocean wildlife! Turtle the size of Kia souls cut in half with flippers! It was incredible. After we had our feel of the little mermaid experience, it was back to the boat where we were served libations by barista/deckhand that could rival those of a well seasoned bar! Drinks were flowing like the rays of sunshine beating down on us. We dropped sail, and cruises on the wind like seagulls on the breeze. It was a glorious experience that I will remember for years to come. When all was said and down, the sails returned to their stowed position, we sailed back to shore on those sweet Diesel engines and touched down gently on the sands of Waikiki. Your crew and company will hold a special place in our hearts as we carry the memories of good times with us. We found our beach!

This tour was everything I'd hope it would be. I went out with a group of 6 six friends to celebrate my birthday. This was perfect. Great snorkeling and absolutely beautiful views. The tour included three drinks as well. Main Tai's and Coronas were offered free of charge.
I made a great decision coming on this tour. My only wish is that it lasted longer.

Seeing the sandbar was absolutely breathtaking!! The weather was perfect. We also went snorkeling after and saw so many turtles swimming in the water. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone! The staff were all very nice and helpful and pick up was on time.

The moment I entered the sea, I encountered a sea turtle! After that, I was lucky enough to see dolphins from the boat! The staff were very kind and made me feel comfortable participating in the tour! ❤︎ I definitely want to use this service again.

海に入った瞬間ウミガメに会えました！
そのあと船からイルカも運良く見ることができました！
スタッフの方もとても優しく接してくれたため安心してツアーに参加できました！❤︎
また是非利用したいと思います。

From the pickup to the end, there were plenty of Japanese people, and I could communicate in Japanese, so I felt secure participating from start to finish. And above all, the food was delicious, which surprised me! Time flew by. Of course, the sandbar was exceptional; being an established place, the quality of the tour was very high!

送迎から日本人だらけで日本語も通じるし、最初から最後まで安心して参加できました。そして何よりご飯が美味しくてびっくり！！あっという間に時間が過ぎました。もちろんサンドバー は格別、老舗なだけあり、ツアーの完成度がとても高かったです！

I took this tour in March as I wanted to find a tour that would take me snorkeling but not spend a half a day or more doing so. This boat trip was perfect! The catamaran took us just a short ride to swim with turtles. We saw 4 turtles and were able to get super close! Then we took the boat around and saw a TON of dolphins. The crew was awesome and this tour is great if you want a little bit of everything in just 2 hours. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend it!

With a large group of 60 to 80 Japanese tourists, there were about 40 people on each boat, making it a bit cramped inside. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy with occasional rain, but the crew was very cheerful and energetic, which made it enjoyable. I hope to participate again when the weather is sunny.

日本人の観光客60～80名での大移動で、船1隻辺り40名いたので、船の中では身動きが取りづらかったです。天候もあいにくの曇り時々雨でしたが、クルーの方達がとても明るく元気に盛り上げてくれたので楽しかったです。今度は晴れているときに参加できたら良いなと思います。

I visited Kailua, Lanikai Beach, and Kailua Town! Renting a bike costs an additional $10, but I think it's worth it to get around in a limited amount of time! The Japanese staff kindly shared information about the town, suggesting that takeout from Boots & Kimo's is better and telling me about shops that only locals know, which helped me navigate efficiently. Also, I was happy that lunch was included ❤︎ The recommended pizza was really delicious! If I have the chance to go again, I would definitely participate once more!

カイルア、ラニカイビーチ、カイルアタウンを周りました！
自転車はプラス$10かかりますが借りた方が限られた時間の中で周ることができると思います！日本人のスタッフの方が丁寧に町のことを教えてくれ、ブーツアンドキモズはテイクアウトの方がいいよとかこんなお店あるよとか現地の人しか知らない知識をきけて順序よく周れました
あと、ランチ付きは嬉しい❤︎オススメのピザはめっちゃ美味しかったです！
行く機会があればまた参加しようと思います！

We had so much fun! It was our first time and we cant wait to go back! Our instructor was so nice and he took his time and showed us everything. We seen lots of fish and a couple turtles

I participated on a sunny day in February. The staff were cheerful and bright, making it a fun experience. We were able to see wild dolphins. However, we didn't see as many as we had hoped from the photos, and the time we spent watching them was brief. This can depend on the weather and luck. On the day we participated, it was quite windy and the waves were high, which made it cold and required some stamina. Some participants experienced seasickness.

They put a lot of effort into searching for dolphins. It took a while to find them, and we ran out of time for snorkeling, but we did see whales as well.

Since our belongings got wet from the high waves, I recommend protecting anything you don't want to get wet with sturdy plastic. Also, due to the dolphin search and road congestion, the return time can be a bit delayed, so it's better not to schedule anything too tight after the tour.

2月の晴れた日に参加しました。スタッフのみなさんは笑顔で明るく楽しかったです。野生のイルカが見られました。写真で期待していたほどは見られず、見た時間は少しでした。これについては天候や運もあります。参加した日は風が強く、波も高かったので寒くて体力もいりました。参加者の中には船酔いする人もいました。
イルカ探しを一生懸命してくれます。イルカ探しに時間がかかり、時間切れでシュノーケリングができなくなりましたが、クジラも見られました。
高波で荷物が濡れたので、濡らしたくないものはしっかりビニールで防ぐことを勧めます。
イルカ探しや道路混雑で帰りの時間が少し遅くなることもあるので、ツアー後の予定をギリギリに入れない方が良いです。

Absolutely beautiful! Omg, I can't even describe this beauty. Breathtaking & amazing. Being able to enjoy this creation of nature was beyond beautiful. My boyfriend enjoyed it too but I was mesmerized. Worth every penny of our tour.
We did Captain Bob's Kaneohe Bay Sandbar Snorkel Adventure & BBQ Lunch Boat Tour & it was excellent.
The crew was was just amazing. They were super nice, sweet, courteous.
Loved everything about this tour.

We had the best adventure. After seeing so many other cruises going out looking crowded and rushed we were a bit concerned.
Turned up at 8.30, check in process easy and efficient =)
Great weather, even better staff.
And best of all plenty of space for all on the catamaran. We were blessed with a small group.
Short cruise out and we were already spotting turtles.
All our equipment checked, help given if needed and off we went. 2 hours of watching dozens of green sea turtles in their natural environment. AMAZING!!
having Zac in the water with his trusty surf board gave everyone a great sense of ease.
On our tour was a gentleman who didn't feel to sure in the water but the boys went out of their way to get him an extra floatation buoy and stayed close til he felt more comfortable.
I would recommend Ruski (?) and Zac and the Mana Kai tour to anyone who asked.

I participated in mid-February. What I was really glad to have were the wetsuit, a large plastic bag for my belongings, and an underwater camera.

It was a cool day, and I was worried about the cold, so I rented a wetsuit for $10. Sitting in the shade of the boat was really cold, so it was definitely the right decision to rent it. My belongings were stored under the seat, but of course, waves came into the boat. Since clothes and bags got wet, it was also a good idea to bring a large plastic bag. I bought an underwater camera for this trip, and I was really satisfied that I could capture great photos and videos of the dolphins!

The Japanese guide was adorable, and the local crew members were all very friendly, making it a really fun tour! At first, we didn't encounter any dolphins and only saw whales, but in the end, we came across a pod of dolphins and were able to swim with them! I definitely want to participate again next time.

2月中旬の参加です。あってよかったなと思ったのは、ウェットスーツと、荷物を入れる大きなビニール袋と、水中カメラでした。

その日は涼しく、寒さが心配のためウェットスーツを$10で借りました。船の日陰のとこに座っていたら、ほんとに寒くて借りて正解でした。また荷物は座席の下に入れますが、もちろん船に波が入ってきます。洋服とかバッグとか濡れるので、大きなビニール袋も持って行って正解でした。またこの旅行のために水中カメラを購入しましたが、バッチリとイルカの姿を写真でも動画でも撮れたのが自分的には満足でした！

日本人のガイドさんは可愛い方で、また乗組員の現地の方もノリがいい方々ばかりで、ほんとに楽しいツアーでした！
最初はなかなかイルカに出会えず、クジラばかり目撃してましたが、最後にはイルカの群れに出会い、一緒に泳げました！
またぜひ、次回も参加したいです。

This year, it seems there were unusually strong winds, and it was very cold (≧∀≦). I thought the sandbar would be shallower, but of course, the time of day matters, and I should have done proper research and made a reservation. The staff were very fun and wonderful people!

今年は例年になく？強風が吹いていたらしく、とても寒かったです(≧∀≦)
サンドバーではもっと浅瀬になるのかと思っていましたが、当然時間帯もあるわけで、ちゃんとリサーチして予約するべきでした。
スタッフはとても楽しい素敵な方達でした！

I was worried because the day before was a cold, rainy day during the rainy season, but on the day of the trip, it was clear skies! The bus driver who picked us up was friendly, which lifted our spirits. We took off our beach sandals and boarded the boat barefoot. My son was worried about seasickness, but we arrived at the sandbar before he could feel sick (laughs). Even in shallow areas, the water was only up to our knees, and there was no beach, but the sunlit sea sparkled beautifully. We were able to see turtles while snorkeling as well.

After that, we had a great time playing with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Renting a kayak at the hotel costs several thousand yen, so I think this was a good deal.

I actually didn't have high expectations for the lunch buffet, but it was incredibly delicious. The bone-in short ribs and chicken were tender, and putting chili beans on rice was exquisite. There were also desserts and sweets, and whenever they ran low, they quickly refilled them, so I ended up going back for seconds!

During the meal, pufferfish and turtles came around the boat, and we were able to take pictures with them. The guides on the boat were very friendly and attentive, making the experience enjoyable.

On the way back, the bus had fluffy towels on the seats, making for a comfortable return. Thank you very much!

雨季の参加で、前日が寒い雨の日だったので、心配していたのですが、当日は快晴！
お迎えのバスの運転手さんも感じよく気分は上々。
ビーチサンダルを脱いで裸足で乗船。息子が船酔いを心配していたのですが酔う前に（笑）サンドバーに到着。浅い所でも膝下くらいで砂浜は出ていなかったのですが、陽が当たる海はキラキラしてとても綺麗でした。シュノーケルでもバッチリ亀を見ることができました。
そのあとも、カヤックやサップで遊んだり楽しい時間を過ごしました。ホテルでカヤックを借りるだけでも何千円もするので、お得だと思います。
実はあまり期待していなかったランチバイキングだったのですが、とーっても美味しかった。骨つきカルビも鶏肉も柔らかくて、ご飯にチリビーンズをかけて食べるのは絶品でした。デザートもスイーツもあり、少なくなるとすぐに足してくれてお代わりして食べてしまいました！
食事の時にも船の周りにふぐ？や亀がやってきて、一緒に写真も撮れました。
船のガイドのお姉さん達もとてもフレンドリーでとても気遣いがすばらしくあたのしかったです。
帰りのバスもシートにふかふかのタオルを敷いてあり、心地よく帰ることができました。
ありがとうございました！

First, we had some free time at the sandbar. We took pictures together, and the staff took photos with a GoPro. It seems we can get those photos from the website about a week later. After that, we went snorkeling to see fish and sea turtles. However, the water was quite murky, so there weren't many fish, and the turtles were only visible from a distance.

Afterward, we had lunch. There was meat, fruit, and snacks, along with warm tomato soup and coffee to help us warm up after being in the cold sea.

Then we had more free time, where we played with the paddleboards, floats, and beach volleyball. At the end, a turtle came close to the shallow water near the boat, allowing us to see it up close. It was a lot of fun!

まずはサンドバーで自由に過ごす時間がありました。みんなで写真を撮ったり、スタッフの方がゴープロで撮影してくれました。1週間後くらいにホームページからその写真ももらえるらしいです。そのあとは、シュノーケルで魚やウミガメを見ました。ただ、海が結構濁っていて、魚も少なく、ウミガメもぼんやり見えるくらいでした。
そのあとは昼食です。肉やフルーツ、お菓子もあって海で冷えた体にあったまるトマトスープやコーヒーなどもありました。
そのあとはまた自由時間で、ザップやうきわ、ビーチバレーをして遊びました。最後は船の近くの浅瀬までカメが寄ってきてくれて触れるような距離で見ることができました。とても楽しかったです！

I was able to see sea turtles! Since it was the rainy season, the visibility was a bit unclear, but the weather was nice, the sandbar was very beautiful, and I saw a lot of fish! It became a great memory, and I'm glad I participated! The shuttle bus was cold, so a jacket is a must! There weren't many places to put luggage or eat on the boat since it was crowded. Those who were able to put their bags on the bench first had to eat standing up. Isn’t there too many people on one tour...? The staff were all cheerful and very nice!

海ガメが見れました！
雨季とゆうこともあり透明度は微妙でしたが、良い天気で サンドバーもとても綺麗で魚もたくさん見れました！良い思い出になり参加してよかったです！送迎は大型バス寒いです。
上着必須！船には人がたくさん乗るので荷物を置くところ、ご飯を食べる所があまりないです。最初にベンチに荷物を置けた人以外ご飯も立ったままでした。１回のツアーに人を乗せすぎでは…？ スタッフの方は皆さん明るく良い方ばかりでした！

The weather was wonderful, and I was able to see a pod of dolphins! I also saw turtles and colorful fish, making it an amazing experience. Personally, I think I saw more beautiful fish than in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. My solo trip, which took over a month traveling through Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, and Hawaii, ended in Hawaii, and it became a memorable experience. The president of the company that organized this optional tour was also a very nice person, and our conversation was enjoyable. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.

天気にも恵まれ、イルカの群にも会うことができました！
亀やカラフルな魚も見れ、最高な体験となりました。
個人的には、オーストラリアのグレートバリアリーフよりも綺麗な魚たちが見れたと思います。
1ヶ月以上をかけてアジア・欧州・東欧・ハワイを巡る1人旅の最終地がハワイでしたが、その中でも思い出深い経験となりました。
参加されていた、このオプショナルツアーの会社の社長さんもとても素敵な方で、話しも楽しく、またハワイに行くことがあったら参加したいです。

I was able to see dolphins, turtles, and even whales in the distance. However, it was disappointing that towards the end of snorkeling, while I was in the restroom, my gear was put away, and I wanted to swim a bit longer.

イルカや亀、遠くでしたがクジラも見れました。ただシュノーケリングの最後の方でトイレに入っていたら、道具が片されてしまいもう少し泳ぎたかったのが残念でした。

I participated in the Dolphin University about five years ago and had such a great time that this time I decided to join Dolphin Junior High. Last time, I joined in August, so it wasn't too cold, but this time, since I participated in February, it was chilly in Hawaii during the mornings and evenings, and honestly, the water was quite cold.

Since we spent a long time on the boat, with the wind blowing, I strongly recommend dressing warmly. Last time, I was able to see dolphins, but only from a distance, and there were few of them, so we moved by boat and dove about three times just to catch a glimpse of them. This time, I was lucky enough to swim with the dolphins for a long time after just one dive.

We were very close to them, and thanks to the dolphins coming back multiple times, we were able to see them continuously. It was truly moving to swim with the dolphins at a distance where I felt I could reach out and touch them. The weather was also great, and the water was so clear that I was able to see many fish and baby sea turtles while snorkeling.

The photographer Mike was great at creating a fun atmosphere and took lots of pictures while making everyone laugh. I realized that the vibe of the tour and how well the participants are engaged is really important. There were about 800 photos in total, and it would cost around $50 for the data, but since there were about 30-40 tour guests, the photos with us in them were just a small part, and since everyone was wearing wetsuits and goggles, it was hard to tell who was who (laughs).

Of course, there were many beautiful underwater photos, but I thought $50 was a bit steep, so I decided not to purchase them. I think if the price were a bit more reasonable, more participants would buy them. Also, I thought last time that the cleanliness of the portable toilets at the port was unbearable... It takes about one to one and a half hours to return to Waikiki after that, so we have no choice but to use the port facilities. However, for Japanese people, that toilet is quite a painful experience...

It would be helpful if we could at least be driven to a nearby restroom. This is a tour I definitely want to participate in again when I go to Hawaii next time, so I hope you will consider it. The person who joined me had never been to Hawaii before, and when I asked him what his best memory from this trip was, he immediately replied, "Dolphin Junior High!!!" (laughs) It truly became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

イルカ大学に5年ほど前に参加して、とても楽しかったので今回はイルカ中学に参加することにしました。
前回は8月に参加したため、そこまで寒くはなかったですが、今回は2月参加のため朝晩は冷えるハワイで、増してや海の中は正直かなり寒かったです。
船に乗って長時間移動するので、風も吹きますし、暖かい格好で行くことを強くオススメします。
前回もイルカを見ることができたのですが、遠目でしかみれなかったり、イルカの数も少なかったので3回ほど船で移動してダイブして、なんとかイルカを見れた！という感じでした。
今回はついていたのか、1回のダイブだけでずーーーっとイルカ達と泳ぐことが出来ました。
距離もとても近かったですし、イルカ達が何度も戻ってきてくれたおかげでひっきりなしに会えました。
手を伸ばせば届きそうな距離でイルカ達と泳げて本当に感動しました。
天気もとても良く、海底まで透き通って見えていたのでシュノーケリングもたくさんの魚達や赤ちゃんウミガメにも会うことが出来ました。
カメラマンのマイクも盛り上げ上手でたくさん写真を撮ってはみんなを笑わせてくれますし、このツアーはやっぱり雰囲気というか、どれだけ参加者を盛り上げられるかが大事なんだなと感じました。
写真は全部で800枚程度あり、データで50ドル程かかるとのことでしたが、30-40人ほどのツアー客がいるので自分達が写っている写真はほんの一部ですし、みんなウェットスーツとゴーグルをしているため誰が誰だかわかりません(笑)
もちろん写真は水中のものなど素敵なものが多かったですが50ドルは高いなと思い購入は諦めました。
もう少し求めやすい価格にすれば多くの参加者が購入するのでは？と思いました。
あと前回も思ったのですが、港での仮設トイレ(ぼっとん)の汚さは耐えられないレベルです…その後ワイキキまで戻るのに1時間から1時間半くらい？はかかるので港でするしかないのです。
ただ、日本人にはあれはなかなかの苦痛なトイレです…。
せめて、近くのトイレまで車で移動して頂けると助かります。
次回もハワイに行ったら絶対に参加したいツアーなのでご検討よろしくお願いします^^;
一緒に参加した彼は人生初ハワイでしたが、この旅で1番の思い出は？と聞くと、イルカ中学！！！と即答してました(笑)
本当に素敵な思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

It was a wonderful experience in my life. sandbar is also unique site and unexpected view..I could see beach shore and fish from sea and stand on the sea!! how to imagine ? play volleyball on the sea
And english guider, singer, all crew are so nice and kind to be comfortable for us to enjoy activitie and bbq lunch tour.
I will absolutely recommend this captain bob's sanbar and snorkel tour to my friends and coworkers who plan to go on vacation in Hawaii.

Thanks.

I participated in an all-Hawaii cruise tour. I joined because I was longing to see the beautiful sandbars like in the pictures, but unfortunately, the water was deeper than knee-high... And above all, it was very cold since it was March. The snorkeling was quite chilly due to the low seawater temperature. However, the delicious BBQ lunch made up for those downsides! The tour guide was also very nice. When I go to Hawaii again, I will definitely try to get my sandbar revenge with this company.

オールハワイ・クルーズのツアーに参加しました。写真で見るようなキレイなサンドバーに憧れての参加でしたが残念ながら膝丈以上の深さ、、、。そして何より3月ということもあり非常に寒かった。シュノーケリングも海水温が非常に低く凍える寒さ。しかしそのマイナス面を補ってくれるBBQランチの美味さ！！そして添乗員さんも非常に良い方でした。またハワイに行く際はこちらの会社でサンバーリベンジします。

Second time I have used this tour to get to and from Hanauma Bay. Especially a great value if you already have your own snorkeling equipment as you can take the price down a few dollars without equipment rental.

Go first thing in the morning and be ready to get into the water by 8am or earlier. That way you can snorkel without the crowds until the circus arrives around 10am. By then I had already gotten 2 full hours of relatively unspoiled pics of all that I wanted to take and enjoyed lounging on the beach until the pickup time.

For a quick tour where you will more than likely run into several honu, the Mana Kai Catamaran morning snorkel is a great value. We not only ran into 5-6 large honu at the shell cleaning station, we also found a pod of spinner dolphins. The captain careful followed the dolphins at a safe distance, so we managed to snap some great pics.

Will definitely do again upon my next return!

Trip was really fun. I was afraid of getting sea sick but the water was calm. I’ve been on many snorkel trips in Hawaii and Cabo San Lucas that take you out on a boat for 5 hours or so and provide lunch. Those I felt were way too long and you lose half the day. This one was only about 2.5 hours in the morning which was perfect. We had our 10 year old son with us and his attention span is short and he tires out after 30 minutes of snorkeling. Best part was we got on and off the boat at Waikiki Beach and did not have to drive to a harbor so we saved another hour or so. We saw lots of turtles right away and our son loved snorkeling with the turtles even though he was not a good swimmer. They provide life vests to everyone. I highly recommend going on this tour.

I participated with my mother. The guide stayed close to my mother, who had trouble with her breathing technique, which allowed both of us to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. The guide was very knowledgeable about the fish spots, so we were able to see a variety of fish efficiently, which was great. The fish swam very close to us and were beautiful.

However, it happened to be a very cold day, so I gave it one star less. The tour itself was excellent.

母と二人で参加。上手く息継ぎできない母にずっとついてくださって、私も母も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しめました。魚のポイントもよくご存じなので、様々な種類の魚を効率よく見れて良かったです。魚もすぐ近くに泳いでいてとてもきれいでした。
たまたま、この日は非常に寒かったので星を一つとりました。ツアー自体は最高でした。