All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was very beautiful. I lacked confidence in my swimming, so I gave up on snorkeling. However, there were rentals for boats and floaties, so even without snorkeling, I was able to enjoy myself plenty.

とても綺麗でした。シュノーケリングは、泳ぎに自信が無く、断念しました。でもボートや浮輪などの貸し出しもあり、シュノーケリングが出来なくても充分楽しめました。

This was my second visit after a year, participating with three adults and one child (3 years old). Last year, the sandbar had water up to my knees, but this year it was only ankle-deep, which was amazing. We were able to see turtles during the sandbar, turtle watching, and snorkeling, and both adults and children were very excited. During snorkeling, we swam with the turtles for about an hour, creating the best memories. I would like to use this company again when I go to Hawaii.

1年ぶり2度目のリベンジで大人3名、子供1名（3歳）での参加でした。昨年は膝丈まで水面があったサンドバーですが今年はくるぶし程の深さで感動です。またサンドバー・カメウォッチング・シュノーケリング全てでカメを見れて大人も子供も大興奮です。シュノーケリングでは約1時間カメと一緒に遊泳出来、最高の思い出となりました。またハワイに行く時はこちらの会社でお願いしたいと思います。

Our captain and hosts were of the utmost professionalism. We rode out to the reef and saw our first group of turtles right away. The water was warm and full of fish, turtles and living reef. The group stayed together and it felt safe and fun. I would highly recommend this trip.

I had various concerns participating in the initial activity tour, but thanks to the cheerful and interesting guide, Yukiko, and the rest of the staff, it turned into a fun day where I felt at ease. Their witty stories helped relieve my tension and allowed me to relax. While the weather is important for satisfaction, I believe the quality of the tour really depends on the staff. Thank you very much.

はじめのアクティビティツアー参加で色々不安ありましたが、スタッフの女性ユキコさん（？）他、元気で面白くて安心できるガイドをしてもらえて楽しい一日となりました。
ウィットにとんだお話で緊張感が解れてきてリラックスも出来ました。
満足度は天候も大切ですが、やはりツアーはスタッフさん如何で決まると思いました。
ありがとうございました。

I went on a day with many clouds and some sunny intervals. It was beautiful, but I wished I could have seen it on a clear day!

In February, the seawater was cold, and it felt chilly when I got in. During snorkeling, we moved as a large group, so it was a bit foggy and visibility wasn't great.

I saw a lot of sea turtles! There were even small ones, and they were so cute.

On the way back, I sat on the bus in my wet swimsuit, laying a towel on the seat, but I got completely cold and it was freezing. I thought I should have brought a hoodie or something to wear over my wet rash guard!

雲が多く、晴れ間もあり‥という天候の日に行きました。
綺麗でしたが、快晴の日も見てみたかったなー！というかんじです。

2月は海水が冷たく、水につかるとヒヤっとしました。
シュノーケリングは、大人数で移動するのでもやがかかってあまり見えなかったです。

海亀はたくさん見れました！
小さい亀もいて、可愛かったです。

帰りのバスは濡れた水着のまま、座席にタオルを敷いて移動したのですが体が完全に冷え切って寒かったです。
濡れたラッシュガードを脱いで羽織れるパーカーなどを持っていけばよかった！と思いました。

It was a wonderful experience swimming with dolphins and turtles, and even meeting a whale, which will remain a memorable moment! The ride to the port was also very enjoyable, as the guide kept us entertained with interesting stories and great storytelling skills!

イルカと亀と泳げて、クジラにも会えとても思い出に残る素敵な体験でした！
港に向かう車内も、ガイドの方が思わず聞いてしまうお話しと話術で盛り上げてくださりとても楽しかったです！

The day before was chilly and cloudy, but on the day itself, it was clear from the morning! The sea below, viewed from the parking lot, was a deeper blue and emerald green than in the guidebook! Everyone except for me, who participated alone, was experiencing snorkeling for the first time. While I watched the crowd walking down to the beach, I quickly took the trolley to the coast. The highly anticipated Hanauma Bay had excellent visibility, and I encountered a variety of fish as soon as I entered from the beach. There were large parrotfish, blue wrasse, schools of surgeonfish, swarms of yellow butterflyfish, and finally, the turtle I had been hoping to see... I swam the longest distance ever. The first-timers were swimming faster than I was, and I ended up exhausted at the end... but I had a wonderful snorkeling experience. According to the guide, the conditions were exceptional and only occur a few times a year. Indeed, having a guide show you the best spots for the day leads to a highly satisfying experience. I'm grateful!☆

前日まで肌寒く曇天でしたが、当日は朝から快晴！駐車場から眺める眼下の海はガイドブックより深いブルーとエメラルドグリーン！！一人参加の私以外はシュノーケル初体験の方ばかりでした。ゾロゾロと歩いて海岸へ降りていく人の波をしり目にトロリーで素早く海岸へ。楽しみにしていたハナウマ湾は、透明度が高く、ビーチから入ってすぐに多種多様な魚に出会えました。大きめなブダイ、アオヤガラ、ハギの大群、黄色いチョウチョウウオの群れ、最後にはお目当てのカメ…今迄で一番長距離を泳ぎ続けました。初体験の方達の方が、泳ぐのが早く、私は最後ヘロヘロ…でも、とっても気持ちの良いシュノーケルが出来ました。ガイドの方のお話では、一年に何度かしかない程の好条件だったそうです。やはり、ガイドの方にその日に合った場所を案内してもらうと満足度の高い体験が出来ますね。感謝です☆

We participated in this tour with three generations, including a two-year-old. The morning was relaxed, and the schedule was laid-back, but we still had a full hour for snorkeling and practice. It was an exciting time for parents who find diving challenging with small children and for older participants who may not have much stamina.

They provided bread for the kids, and once we entered the water, we were able to see fish that felt like they were straight out of an aquarium, making for a valuable experience. Of course, the adults had a fantastic time as well. The staff were very friendly and took various Instagram-worthy photos that felt like wedding photos, allowing us to take home plenty of memories.

We were able to see a rainbow and many sea turtles, and if we swam fast enough, we could have taken pictures right next to them. Last year, we couldn't see any turtles on the turtle tour, so being able to swim with them was incredibly exciting.

The boat was well-maintained with plenty of shaded areas, and the restroom facilities were worry-free, with separate changing rooms for men and women, which was very considerate. Although the information mentioned potential seasickness, I tend to get seasick easily, but the rocking wasn't bad at all.

The snorkeling included thorough practice and ample time, making it enjoyable even for beginners. It was such a great experience that I would love to participate in the same tour again.

２歳児込の３世代で参加しました。
朝もゆっくりで、タイムスケジュールもゆったりで、でもシュノーケリングや練習などはたっぷり１時間ずつあり、
子どもが小さくてダイビングは難しいパパママや、体力に自信のない年配者にもとってもテンションの上がる時間でした。
子どもが喜ぶようにパンをもたせていただいて、海に入ると水族館で見るような魚が集まってきて貴重な経験ができました。
もちろん大人もとっても楽しい時間です。
スタッフの方もとってもフレンドリーで
ウェディングフォトのような色々なインスタばえのする写真を撮ってくださって、思い出もいっぱい持ち帰りました。
虹も見れ、たくさんのうみがめも見れて
泳ぎが早ければ隣で写真もとれそうでした。
昨年、ウミガメツアーで見られなかったので、一緒に泳げるなんてテンションが上がりすぎました。
船は日陰も想像以上に整備され、トイレ環境も心配なく、男女更衣室もあり、いたれりつくせりでした。
案内に船酔いのことが書いてありますが、私は酔いやすいですがそれほど気分の悪い揺れはありませんでした。
シュノーケリングも丁寧な練習とたっぷりな時間があり、初めてでも満喫できました。
また同じツアーに参加したいと思えるほど良かったです。

This was my first tour in Oahu, and I was very satisfied as it exceeded my expectations. I live in the United States and participated with my parents who came from Japan. The local staff was very friendly and kind, and surprisingly, the lunch that I didn't expect much from was actually quite delicious. I think the tour's content, including the time management, was very good. Regarding the pick-up option, it couldn't be arranged as initially hoped due to construction, but they responded sincerely, so in the end, I am satisfied. I might participate again!

オアフでのツアーは初めてでしたが、期待以上の内容でとても満足しました。私自身はアメリカ在住で、日本から来た両親を連れての参加でした。現地スタッフはとてもフレンドリーで親切でしたし、実は期待していなかったランチも普通に美味しかったです。ツアーの内容は、時間配分も含めて、とてもよかったと思います。送迎オプションに関して、工事などの都合で最初の希望通りにはできませんでしたが、誠実に対応して頂けたので、結果的には満足しています。ひょっとしたら、また参加するかもしれません！

I participated in the sandbar turtle watching and snorkeling tour. The turtle watching was fun as we saw many turtles popping their heads up from the boat. We swam in a line for snorkeling, and it seems that the group that swam ahead saw a lot of fish, but we followed behind and it seemed that the fish escaped because of our snorkeling fins, so we couldn't find any...

The snacks were delicious.

サンドバーのウミガメウォッチングとシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました
ウミガメウォッチングは船の上から何匹もあちこちから顔をだして楽しかったです
シュノーケリングが列になって泳ぐのですが
最初に泳いでた仲間はたくさん魚がみられてよかったみたいですが
そのあとに続いた私たちはシュノーケリングのフィンで魚が逃げたらしく
一匹も見つけられず、、、

軽食はおいしかったです

I had a wonderful time in Hawaii for the first time! The sandbar was beautiful, and I swam with turtles and fish, took lots of photos, and had a really fulfilling experience with a guide who spoke Japanese!

初めてのハワイでとっても楽しい時間が過ごせました！
サンドバーもとっても綺麗で亀や魚たちと泳いだり
たくさん写真を撮ったり、日本語でガイドをしてもらったり本当に充実しました！！

Overall, it was a fun experience, the weather was great, and all the staff were nice. The photographer was very enthusiastic and took a lot of photos, which made me happy. However, I had thought that we would be able to dive and swim alongside the dolphins as shown in the tour photos. I was told on the bus heading to the boat that we should not dive when we see the dolphins and should only look at them with our faces in the water. This was a bit different from what I had imagined.

I did get to see the dolphins, and I understand that it’s a good rule to avoid stressing them out, but I wish that this was explained in more detail in the tour description.

全体的に楽しく、天気にも恵まれ、スタッフの方も皆さんいい人でカメラマンさんもテンション高くいっぱい写真撮ってくれて嬉しかったです。
ただ、このツアーの写真で乗っているように潜って並んで泳げると思っていたので、船に向かうバスの中でイルカを見るときは潜らないでください。顔をつけて見るだけにしてください。と言われて想像と少し違いました。
イルカも見れたし、イルカにストレスを与えないためとの事なので良いルールだと思いますが、ツアーの説明のところに詳しくそのように書いて欲しかったです。

A trip to Hawaii to celebrate my son's coming of age. It was my first time snorkeling, but thanks to the kind guidance of Dan and Chieko, I had a great time and even got to see a turtle, which made for wonderful memories! I was able to keep up thanks to both of you! Thank you very much. I look forward to seeing you again when I visit Hawaii! (^ ^)

息子の成人祝いのHAWAII旅。初シュノーケリングでしたが ダンさん チエコさんの親切なご指導のおかげで
とても楽しめたし、カメにも出会え良い思い出となりました！私もなんとかついて行けたのはお二人のおかげですっ！ありがとうございました。また、HAWAIIへ行った時にはよろしくお願いしますねっ！(^ ^)

I do this activity every time i come to Oahu. Next time i come in, i will do this activity twice. One day i will do my normal thing using the bicycle to the secluded area i found my first year there and relax. Unfortunately this year was a bit overcast, which i blame on the volcanic disruptions from the big island. Second day i want to use a kayak to the Mokulua islands. Staff and service is great!

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.