All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We had a wonderful time on the trip. The snorkel is the first part of the event. There were numerous fish and handful of large turtles. Then there is a brief sail around the area. On our sail we encountered humpback whales and a massive pod of dolphins.

I realize, to a degree the whole adventure is a crap shoot. Someone that encountered no turtles, whales, or dolphins might rate the trip less highly, but we felt this was well worth our time and highly recommend.

Great trip. Well organized, all the equipment provided. Guide knew exactly where to find some rare animals. Pickup was from a hotel a quarter mile from where we were staying in Honolulu. Try to go at high tide if possible.

It was a little hard to get to (the hotels are so close together) so remember to get there early! We got there just in time. The boat is beautiful docked on the beach. The crew were so wonderful and friendly. We saw a bunch of turtles! It was amazing when they would surface for air RIGHT NEXT TO US! I wish the water was clearer, but it was still a great experience. Then we got to lounge in the boat and sail over off of Diamond Head. We saw spinner dolphins spinning out of the water. There were about 10 other people on the boat with us, but still cozy. They offer free snacks and you can purchase drinks (water, juice and alcohol) on the boat. We were back in time to join my family for lunch! perfect morning excursion at a great price!

The weather was great, and the sea was very beautiful! The tour guide was very kind, and even though I hadn't rented a wetsuit, they had it ready for me. I had left the money at the hotel, but it was fine to pay later! I'm really glad I rented it! I wasn't cold, and I enjoyed myself without drowning! I even saw three sea turtles! You absolutely have to go!

天気もよく海がとてもきれいでした！添乗員さんがとても親切で、ウエットスーツを借りていなかったのですが、準備してくださっており、お金もホテルにおいていましたが後払いで大丈夫でした！借りて本当に良かったです！寒くなく溺れず楽しめました！海亀も三匹みれました！絶対いくべきです！

The morning gathering was at 6 AM. You can easily recognize the bus with "Yellow Dolphin Middle School" written on it. They arrived on time for the pickup.

On the way to the port, we quickly arrived thanks to our guide Julie's entertaining rapid-fire talk. The driver was Frank.

The local staff member BJ was also bright and fun.

Fortunately, we encountered a pod of dolphins right away. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming.

After that, we all enjoyed a hula lesson and received snacks and juice before returning to the port.

On the way back, we had spam onigiri and juice to eat while returning.

Both the outbound and return trips were smooth without getting caught in traffic, and the entire journey concluded seamlessly.

朝の集合は、6時でした。黄色のイルカ中学と書かれたバスで、一目ですぐ分かります。迎えの時間も遅れずに来てくれました。
行きのバスのなかでは、ガイドのジュリーさんの面白いマシンガントークであっという間に港に着きました。ドライバーは、フランクさんでした。
現地のスタッフ BJも明るく楽しい方でした。
運よく、すぐにイルカの群れと遭遇出来ました。残念ながら、ウミガメの泳いでいる姿は見れませんでした。
その後、みんなで楽しくフラレッスンをして、スナックとジュースをもらって港に帰りました。
帰りのバスで、スパムおにぎりとジュースをもらって食べながら帰りました。
行きも帰りも渋滞に巻き込まれることもなく、スムーズに全行程が終了しました。

I participated on February 11, and it was a bit chilly, possibly because it was early in the morning and it had been raining until a couple of days prior. Everyone rented wetsuits for $10. I wore a long-sleeve rash guard and long pants, but I think I would have been cold without the wetsuit.

About 20 minutes after the boat departed, we encountered a pod of dolphins, and everyone jumped into the sea to help look for them. It felt more like watching them swim from a distance rather than swimming with them. We quickly found another pod of dolphins on the second encounter as well.

Unfortunately, during snorkeling, I didn't get to see any sea turtles swimming. I could only see a hand sticking out from behind a rock at the deep bottom. The hula lesson was also fun.

It was a really enjoyable experience that ended in no time. I participated with my family of four (children in 8th and 11th grades), but since it was a physically demanding activity, I think it might be difficult for small children or elderly people.

2／11に参加したのですが、朝が早いことと2、3日前まで雨が降っていた影響もあってか肌寒く、皆んな 10ドルでウェットスーツを借りていました。長袖、長ズボンのラッシュガードを着てましたが、ウェットスーツがなかったら寒かったと思います。
船が出航して20分くらいでイルカの群れと遭遇、みんなで一斉に海に飛び込み協力してイルカを探します。一緒にイルカと泳ぐというよりは、離れたところで泳いでるのを見るという感じでした。
2回目もすぐイルカの群れを見つけられました。
シュノーケリングでは、残念ながらウミガメの泳いでいる姿は見れませんでした。深い底の岩の影から手だけが見えてました。
フラレッスンも楽しかったです。
すごく楽しくあっという間に終わりました。
家族4人（子供、中学2年と高校3年）で参加しましたが、体力のいるアクティビティなので小さなお子さんやお年寄りには無理かなと思いました。

So much fun! We enjoyed every aspect of this. Our guides took time after snorkeling to show us whales and dolphins. It was great!

We visited Hawaii for our honeymoon and participated as a couple. We chose the timing that matched the lowest tide during our stay, but the water level was still a bit higher than our ankles. It was unfortunate that it wasn't a day when the sandbar fully appeared, but it was great that we were able to visit during a clear time after it had rained in the morning.

The day's flow was as follows:
- Picked up from the hotel
- Moved by boat (we had malasadas, and the view of Kualoa Ranch was beautiful)
- After docking, walked to the sandbar (the water level was about waist-high at first; wearing reef shoes is reassuring)
- Photo time at the sandbar (group photos were taken, and individual photos are also available for a fee)
- Returned to the boat for a meal (delicious, with seconds available, and the coffee was great!)
- Snorkeling (some groups had their meals afterward; there were plenty of fish, but the visibility was just okay. We could borrow wetsuits for free)
- Remaining time for marine activities (though it was brief, we could do stand-up paddleboarding)
- Returned to the port (a rainbow appeared)
- Transferred back to the hotel by bus.

Since there were mostly Japanese tourists and the guide spoke Japanese, we were able to relax and enjoy our time. Thank you very much.

新婚旅行でハワイに訪れ、夫婦で参加しました。
日時は事前に滞在する期間で一番、干潮のタイミングが合うときを選びましたが、それでも足首よりも少し高い位置の水位でした。完全にサンドバーが現れる干潮の日ではなく残念でしたが、午前中は雨が降っていたので運よく晴れた時間帯に訪れることができてよかったです。
一日の流れは、ホテルにお迎え
⇒船で移動（マラサダ食べる、クアロアランチがきれいにみえた）
⇒停泊後、船を下りてサンドバーまで歩く（最初は腰くらいの水位、リーフシューズがあると安心）
⇒サンドバーで記念撮影タイム（全体で記念撮影、個人写真もとってくれますが有料）
⇒船に戻って食事（おいしい、おかわりもできるし、コーヒーもおいしかった！）
⇒シュノーケリング（食事があとのグループもありました、魚はたくさんいましたが透明度はままあです。ウェットスーツを無料で借りれました）
⇒残り時間はマリンアクティビティ（ほんとちょっとでしたが、スタンドアップパドルもできました）
⇒港に帰る（虹が出た）⇒バスでホテルまで送迎、でした。
日本人観光客ばかりだったのと、ガイドさんが日本語OKなので安心して過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました。

I was worried that I might not see any natural creatures, but I was able to see dolphins. I didn't get to swim with them, but I did catch a glimpse of their backs swimming in the distance and saw one for a moment as it swam along the seabed. The sea turtles were relaxed, so I was satisfied to be able to take some photos. The guide seemed to have some mood swings.

自然の生き物なので見れなかったらどうしようかと思いましたが、イルカ、みれました。一緒に泳ぐまではいかない、というか私の時は遠くに泳いでる後ろ姿を見れた、海底を泳ぐ姿を一瞬みれた、くらいでしたが。ウミガメはのんびりしてたので、写真も撮れて満足です。
ガイドの方は気分にムラがあるような感じでした。

I checked the low tide days as much as possible and made a reservation. Even in the shallowest areas, the water level reached about my calves.

I rented a GoPro from Japan in advance to participate, and I was able to take really good photos and videos, so I recommend preparing a waterproof camera. I remember that it was quite expensive to rent one on-site for this tour.

The staff were cheerful, fun, and kind, and they took a lot of photos for us.

Breakfast was a buffet, and I didn't have high expectations, but it was delicious.

I joined this tour because I wanted to see sea turtles, but unfortunately, when the boat left the sandbar and returned, I could only see a little bit of a shell from a distance... It was really disappointing... Other than that, it was a very enjoyable and satisfying tour. I want to try again someday!

なるべく引き潮の日を調べて予約しました。
一番浅いところでもふくらはぎくらいまで水位がありました。

予め、日本からGOPROをレンタルして参加しましたがとても良い写真と動画を撮ることができましたので、防水カメラを用意することをおすすめします。
このツアーで当日その場で借りることもできるそうですが、結構料金が高かったこと記憶しています。

スタッフの方々も明るく楽しく親切な方々で、写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。

朝食はバイキング形式で、あまり期待をしていなかったのですが美味しかったです。

ウミガメを見たかったのでこのツアーに参加したのですが、残念ながら今回は船がサンドバーを離れて戻る時に、遠くからほんの少し甲羅が見れたくらいでした…本当に残念です…
それ以外はとても楽しく満足できるツアーでした。
またいつかリベンジしたいです！

About seven years ago, I participated in Dolphin University and liked it so much that I wanted to join again for this honeymoon, so I signed up. As expected... Dolphin University is the best!! As soon as we boarded, we were told, "There are dolphins!" We hurriedly prepared, and within 10 minutes of boarding, we met the dolphins!! That day, we got to try it twice, and my husband, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, was super excited! Because we met the dolphins so quickly, we had plenty of time for snorkeling, and we were able to swim with a mother and baby sea turtle, which we couldn't see last time. We also got to experience surfing on a board together and played on the slide from the boat... it was a very satisfying half-day tour!! Additionally, there were snacks and juice on the boat, and on the way back, they provided cheeseburgers and juice♡ What I felt again this time, just like last time, is that not only can you swim with the dolphins, but the fun stories from all the staff and their enjoyment are what make the Dolphin University tour so great♡ I'm really glad I participated in Dolphin University!! Thank you so much!!

　7年ほど前にイルカ大学に参加させてもらい大変気に入ったため、今回のハネムーンでも是非参加したいと思い申込みました。やはり…イルカ大学は最高です!!乗船した途端「イルカ先生がいますよ」との事。急いで準備し、乗船10分でイルカに会えました!!その日は合計2度トライさせて頂き、ハワイが初めての旦那様も大興奮でした!イルカに早く会えたことからシュノーケリングの時間もたっぷりあり、前回は会えなかったウミガメの親子とも泳ぐことができました。サーフボードも2人で経験させてもらい、船からの滑り台で遊んで…と大満足の半日ﾂｱｰでした!!また、船の上でスナック菓子とジュース、帰りのバスではチーズバーガーとジュースの用意がありました♡今回改めて感じたことは、前回と同様に、イルカと一緒に泳げるだけでなく、スタッフ皆さんの楽しいお話やとっても楽しんでいる姿がイルカ大学のﾂｱｰの良さなんだということです♡イルカ大学に参加して本当に良かったです!!本当にありがとうございました!!

This was my first time participating! I heard that there’s almost a 100% chance of encountering dolphins, but it seemed like we struggled quite a bit this time and had a hard time finding them. Normally, we would have given up, but the instructor's passionate commitment to finding them helped us finally meet the dolphins. Even during the time we couldn’t see any dolphins, there was a lot of thoughtfulness, and it was really enjoyable! I’m not very good at swimming, but I felt quite reassured because they swam with me! The people I shared the experience with were also very cooperative, making it a wonderful memory. If I ever go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to do this!

初めての参加！
ほぼ、１００%に近い確率でイルカに出会えるということでしたが今回はかなりの苦戦だったようで中々出会えず。
本来であれば諦めるべきところだったんですがインストラクターの方の熱い気持ちで必死に探してくれ結果イルカに出会えることができました。
イルカに会えない時間も凄く気配りがありとても楽しかった！
泳ぎがあまり得意でなかったけど一緒に泳いでくれかなり安心できた！
一緒に乗り合わせた方たちも協力的でとてもいい思い出です。
また、ハワイに行くことがあれば絶対に行きたいです！

【Positive Points】
Everyone in the crew was really nice!
They made an effort to entertain us.
Thank you!!


【Negative Points】
It was way too cold at the beginning of February.
While the cold isn't the crew's fault, it was freezing, and we were served ice-cold juice. Haha.
I wish I had received accurate advice on how to stay warm in advance.


【Did I get to see dolphins?】
This was a bit disappointing!
I couldn't get close enough to swim with them.
It was more like a distance suitable for a cruising tour.
But since they are wild animals and there are laws, it can't be helped. The crew did their best, so I'll definitely try again!


【For those who will participate in the future】
In winter,
you should definitely bring Uniqlo's Ultra Light Down and disposable raincoats if you have them! (A shammy is super useful if you have one.)

Basically, everything gets wet because you put it on over a wet wetsuit. I found the shammy I brought to be incredibly useful! Once the bath towel gets wet, it's useless, so I wiped off as much water as possible with the shammy, then put on the bath towel, wore the 100 yen raincoat to block the wind and moisture, and then put on the Ultra Light Down, which was just right.

Out of 40 people, only 4.5 managed to swim happily without getting seasick until the end.
The rest were all throwing up, and only 4.5 people participated in all three dives.

Those with weak vestibular systems who can't swim will definitely get seasick since they can only float.

I personally have a weak vestibular system, but since I was constantly swimming, I wasn't affected by the swaying, so I managed to get through it.

This is an activity for those who are confident in their physical strength!

【 良かった点】
クルーのみんながいい人ばっかりだった！
楽しませようと努力してくれた。
ありがとう！！


【イマイチだった点】
２月頭には 寒すぎる。
寒いのはクルーのせいではないが、
震えるほど寒いのに、キンキンに冷えたジュースが出てくる。笑
防寒に対しての的確なアドバイスが事前に欲しい。


【イルカに会えたか】
ここがちょっと残念！
一緒に泳ぐほど近くにいけなかった。
クルージングのツアーでも良いくらいの距離。
でも、自然の生き物だし 法律もあるからしょうがない。 クルーもみんな頑張ってくれたからまたリベンジするね！

【これから参加する方へ】
冬であれば
・ユニクロの ウルトラライトダウンと使い捨てのカッパ、あれば絶対持っていくべき！ (セームがあれば超使える)

基本的に濡れたウエットスーツの上に羽織るので全て濡れます。 水泳で使うセームを持っていったらめちゃくちゃ重宝しました！！ バスタオルは濡れたら終わりなのでセームで水気をできるだけ拭き取ってから バスタオルをはおり、100均のカッパをはおり風と水気を遮ってから その上にウルトラライトダウンを着たのでちょうど良かった。


40人中、酔わないで最後まで元気に泳げたのは4.5人。
あとはみんな 吐いてたし、3回のダイブを全部参加したのはたった4.5人でした。

三半規管が弱くて 水泳ができない人は 浮いているしかないので 確実に酔います。

私自身は 三半規管は弱いですが 常に泳いでいたので揺れに左右されなかったのでクリアできました。


体力に自信のある人向けのアクティビティです！

Overall, it was cloudy, but it was great that it was sunny during the dolphin watching by boat and at the water play area.

The weather had not been good for about a week, and there was a possibility that we might not see any dolphins, but we were able to see a pod of about 20 dolphins and a sea turtle, which was amazing.
*Some people were feeling nauseous, so I think it would be a good idea to take motion sickness medication with you or bring some along.

全体的に曇りでしたが、ボートで向かうイルカウォッチング、水上遊び場所では晴れていて良かったです。

1週間程天候が良くなく、イルカを見ることが出来ない可能性があるとのことでしたが、無事に20匹程の群れとウミガメを見ることが出来て最高でした。
※吐いてる方もいましたので、酔い止めは飲んでくるか、または持って行っても良いと思いました

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter. Initially, she was afraid of the ocean and planned to just watch from the boat, but after seeing everyone swimming with the dolphins, she wanted to join in. Thanks to the staff member Julie for her support, we were able to get in the water together. I appreciate the thoughtfulness.

As advice for those joining the tour, snacks and drinks are provided after the tour, so I think it's a good idea to bring about 500ml of water on the boat. The photos were taken by a professional photographer, and the data cost $50 per group. The content was sufficient.

5歳の娘との参加でした。
当初、海が苦手で船の上から見てるだけの予定だったのですが、みんながイルカと泳ぐのを見て一緒に行きたいと言いだし急遽スタッフのジュリさんがサポートして頂き共に海に入れました。
心遣いありがとうございます。(^^)
これからツアーに参加される方へのアドバイスですが、軽食とドリンクは終了後に出されるので船上に500mlぐらいの水を持参した方がいいと思います。
写真はプロのカメラマンさんが撮影して頂きデータは、1グループ50ドルでした。内容は十分でした。

There was no sand beach but the water only came to my knees It was awesome to stand in the ocean even if you can’t swim. No scary wave or under tow to worry about. The crew were efficient alerts for topknot.i would recommend this to everyone I wish I had brought my 7 year old grandson. The cute old guy playing the guitar set the mood and all was well with the world we were in Hawaii We got to see lots sea turtles!! If you swim this will exceed your expectations if was fun watching the kids snorkel and we could tell them from the boat where the turtles were! I was setting next to Japanese prince or something because when I tried to talk to him he ignored me so I told the crew that spoke Japanese to tell him it’s was fun visiting with him he laughed and nodded at me

I was a bit worried about getting seasick since we were going out on a boat, but it didn't rock at all, and I was completely fine. The BBQ hamburger was delicious, and we saw a lot of sea turtles, so it was a very satisfying tour. I highly recommend it. However, maybe because it was January, it was really cold out on the water, and I couldn't fully enjoy snorkeling, which was a bit disappointing.

船で沖にでるので、船酔いが若干不安でしたが、全く揺れることなく大丈夫でした。ＢＢＱハンバーガーも美味な上に、ウミガメもめっちゃ見れ、大満足のツアーでした。お勧めします。ただ、1月だからなのか、沖に行くと寒くて、寒くて、シュノーケリングが満喫できなかったのでが残念でした。

It was great!
I had a wonderful time, and Juri's stories were interesting. The teamwork of the Captain Crew was excellent. We were able to dive in the dolphins' pathway. Without swimming much, just staying still, a large group of dolphins came towards us! My wife was also very moved.
I would like to try again on our next trip to Hawaii. The famous professional photographer, Maeda, took some beautiful pictures for us. We were also able to see whales.

良かったです❗
楽しいひとときでした、
Juriさんの話もおもしろく、キャプテンクルーのチームワークが最高でした、
イルカの通り道に私たちは、ダイブ出来ました。あまり泳ぐ事もなく、そのばでじっとしていると、イルカの大群が向かってきました！
家内もとても感動しました。
つぎのハワイも又、チャレンジしてみたいと思っています。
プロのカメラマンの有名な前田カメラマンがとても綺麗な写真を撮ってくれました。
クジラも観ることが出来ました。

I was glad to encounter more sea turtles than I had imagined. The snorkeling was organized in a way where participants moved along the coral reef in a line, so I was focused on keeping pace with those in front, behind, and beside me, leaving me little room to leisurely enjoy the underwater scenery. It would have been nice to have a bit more space to take my time and enjoy it.

想像以上にたくさんのウミガメに出会えて良かったです。シュノーケリングはツアー参加者が連なる形で珊瑚礁に沿って進むスタイルだったので、前後左右の参加者のペースに合わせる事に精一杯でゆっくりと海中の景色を楽しむ余裕がありませんでした。もう少し間隔を空けてゆっくり楽しめたら良かったです。

I think it's difficult to participate exactly at low tide, but it was a valuable and interesting experience to stand in the middle of the sea and take photos. You can also see turtles napping while snorkeling, and you can have fun with floaties and SUP.

干潮ちょうどに参加するのは難しいと思いますが、それでも海の真ん中で立って写真を撮れるのは貴重で面白かったです。シュノーケルではかめのお昼寝も見られますし、浮き輪やSAPでも遊べます。

I love the ocean and often go diving and snorkeling, but this was my first experience with sea bob. It was more casual than diving, and I was able to enjoy views that I couldn't see while snorkeling. During the middle of the dive, I fed the fish, and it was the first time I was surrounded by so many fish! Haha (o^^o)♪♪ I also got to see a sea turtle up close, and I had an incredibly fulfilling time. Thank you to the staff. I will definitely visit again! ♡

海は大好きでダイビングやシュノーケリングは良くするのですが、
シーボブ体験は初めて。
ダイビングよりも気軽に、かつシュノーケリングでは見れない景色を楽しめました。
ダイブ中盤での魚の餌やり、
あんなに沢山の魚に囲まれたのは初めてです！笑(o^^o)♪♪
海ガメも間近で見れて、最高に充実した時間を過ごせました。
スタッフさん、ありがとうございます。
また必ず訪れますね♡

I think many people hesitate to choose this option because it is relatively expensive compared to other tour companies, but I went with Captain Bruce again, just like last time.
- The buses and boats for pickup are new and clean.
- The staff are all very kind.
- They are apparently the only company that can take you right up to the sandbar by boat.
It was unfortunate that the weather was a bit cloudy (the photos don't come out well unless it's sunny), but I was very satisfied to be able to swim with sea turtles. My 5-year-old and 9-year-old children also had a lot of fun with the cheerful staff.
I haven't experienced other tour companies, but if I go to the sandbar again, I think I will use Captain Bruce next time as well. It seems that the sandbar is more visible in the afternoon.

他催行会社に比べて割高なため選択に迷う方が多いと思いますが、私は前回同様にキャプテン・ブルースで行ってきました。
・ピックアップ用のバスや船が新しく清潔
・スタッフの方が皆とても親切
・サンドバーの目の前まで船で入れる唯一の業者（らしい）
天候が曇り気味だったのは残念でしたが（写真は晴れないと綺麗に撮れません）、ウミガメと泳ぐこともできて大変満足です。5歳・9歳の子供も明るいスタッフさん達に沢山構って頂き、とても楽しそうでした。
他の催行会社さんを経験したことが無いのですが、またサンドバーに行くとしたら次回もキャプテン・ブルースを利用すると思います。砂浜が出やすいのは午後らしいですよ。

I was thrilled to see wild dolphins and whales for the first time! I was so excited to swim with my partner! However, unfortunately, it was quite windy, and after getting out of the sea, I was so cold that I couldn't stop shivering. The boat was also rocking quite a bit, and since we went into the water about three times, you'll need several bath towels! The motion sickness medication didn't help much, but it seems better to take it for the placebo effect! If I get the chance again, I think I would like to go.

初の野生のイルカ、ホエールを見れて感激！
一緒に泳ぐのにパートナーと大興奮でした！
しかしあいにくの風で海から出た後は寒すぎて震えが止まらない。船も大分揺れるし、
3回ほど海に入るので、バスタオル何枚かは必要！
酔い止めもあまり効かないけど、プラセボ的にも飲んだほうがよさそう！
また機会があれば、行こうかな、と思います。

Three women participated. Luckily, we were able to see two sea turtles, which was very exciting! Wearing wetsuits was definitely the right choice as it protected us from the cold and the coral. In fact, one of us was a beginner who couldn't swim and was experiencing the ocean for the first time. She was really scared when it came to putting her face in the water, getting water in her ears, and not being able to breathe through her nose. At one point, she even cramped up and we worried she might have to give up. However, thanks to the kind support of our instructor Chieko, she managed to complete the one-hour snorkeling session. We are very grateful for all the help. She was really happy to have had a great experience. So, even those who can't swim can participate with peace of mind, and there's no doubt that you'll feel glad you joined!

女3人で参加。ラッキーな事に2匹のホヌに会うことができてとっても興奮しましたウェットスーツ着用により、寒さやサンゴから身を守ることができたのでお借りして正解でした(^^)/ 実は今回、泳げない＆海水浴初体験者がひとりいて、本人は顔をつけることや耳に水が入ること、鼻から呼吸ができないことから、浸水時にとっても怖がり、また、途中、足がつったり…と一時はリタイヤか⁈と心配しましが、インストラクターChiekoさんの親切なサポートにより、初体験の彼女も何とか1時間のシュノーケリング を終えることができました。大変お世話になりありがとうございました。本人も、良い体験が出来たことをとても喜んでおりました。ですので、泳げない方も安心して参加できますし、参加して良かった！と思えること間違いなしです。

About seven years ago, I participated in a sandbar tour. It was in September. I joined with my kindergarten son, and it became a wonderful memory...

This time, during my year-end and New Year trip, I went to Hawaii for the first time in seven years and participated in the sandbar tour again, but at this time of year, it was rainy, windy, and too cold in the water! For snorkeling, it was so cold that my kindergarten daughter couldn't even get in the water.

The adults were doing their best to get in, but if the weather could be predicted better, it might have been a more enjoyable tour! The staff were very kind, talking to everyone and sharing various stories, which made the tour time enjoyable, but it was still too cold for me.

7年ほど前にサンドバーツアーに参加した事があります。しかし時期は9月でした。幼稚園の息子と参加して、良い思い出になりました…
で、今回年末年始の旅行で7年ぶりにHawaiiに行き、良い思い出のサンドバーツアーに参加しましたが、この時期、雨、風、海の中、寒すぎ！シュノーケリングなんて、寒くて海に入る事自体、幼稚園の娘なんて無理でした。
大人の方達は、頑張って入ってましたけど、天候をよく予測出来れば、楽しいツアーになるのかもしれませんね！
スタッフの方達は、すごく優しく、みんなに声をかけて色々お話もしていただき、ツアーの時間を楽しませていただきましたが、ヤッパリ私には寒かったです。

It was my first experience snorkeling, but thanks to the guide, I was able to swim happily, and it became the best memory!

シュノーケリング初体験でしたが、ガイドの方のおかげで楽しく泳ぐことができ、最高の思い出になりました！

Fun time- would’ve been better with fins in the current. I was assuming a younger child. The turtles were quite the experience. We saw whales during the sail portion. We met fun people. The kids got to play in the water around the boat when they were done snorkeling. The crew was playful but professional.
Overall it was a win!

There were five of us in total, including ourselves. The guide was really kind and entertaining! It was my first time snorkeling, and without the guide, I would have had no idea how to swim while putting on the gear. During the experience, we were able to see sea turtles twice, and we even got some photos taken. They asked if we needed wetsuits (for $10) when we participated. The guide strongly recommended it, so we decided to get one, and I truly believe I would have been cold and caught a cold without it. While it would be fine for just playing in the water at the beach, they mentioned it was necessary since we would be swimming for over an hour, and I am really grateful for that.

If I have friends going to Hawaii, I would definitely recommend this tour!

私達を含め計5人のグループでした。
ガイドの方が本当に親切で面白く案内をして下さいました！
初めてシュノーケルをしましたが、ガイドさんがいなければ器具をつけながらの泳ぎ方など、全く分からずだったと思います。
また、参加中にはウミガメを2回も見ることができ、写真も撮って頂けました。
参加の際にウエットスーツがいるかどうか聞いて下さいました(10$)。ガイドの方が強く推して下さったのでお願いしましたが、もしなければ寒くて風邪をひいていたと思います。。
ビーチでの水遊び程度であれば無くても大丈夫だが、1時間以上泳ぐので必要と言ってくださり、本当に感謝しています。

またハワイに行く友人などいれば是非オススメしたいツアーでした！

Unfortunately, it was cold weather for snorkeling though tour itself was well coordinated.
And my image of sandbar was less water like land.
I want to try it again in warmer season.

I participated in an early morning tour. On the bus ride there, the instructions were explained very clearly and cheerfully, and they taught us pressure points for motion sickness, which made the journey enjoyable. I tend to get motion sickness easily, so even with the pressure points and medication, I still felt sick. However, I was lucky that day to see both dolphins and sea turtles! Although we were told not to chase the dolphins, they actually approached us, and we had to move aside (laughs). Even when the dolphins were out of sight, I could hear their calls when I put my ears to the water, which felt quite mysterious. The sea turtles were far away, but I was still moved to see them. I couldn't eat the hamburger at the time because I was feeling sick, but it was delicious when I had it after returning home. I didn't bring much money, so I was disappointed that I couldn't order the photo data. Overall, it was a satisfying experience, and if I have the chance, I would like to participate again while enduring the motion sickness.

朝早いツアーに参加しました。
行きのバスの中では注意事項などとても明るくわかりやすく説明していただき、酔い止めのツボなど教えていただき楽しく移動できました。
私はとても酔いやすいのでツボを押しても、酔い止めを飲んでも酔ってしまいましたが、その日は幸運でイルカもウミガメも会うことができました！
イルカは追っかけてはいけないとのことでしたが、イルカの方から近づいてきてくれてこちらがよけるほどでした(笑)イルカの姿が見えなくても耳を海面に入れると近い時には鳴き声が聞こえていることがわかり不思議な感じでした。
ウミガメは遠かったですがちゃんとみれて感動しました。
ハンバーガーは酔っていたのでその時は食べられませんでしたが、帰宅してから食べたらおいしかったです。
お金をほとんど持って行かなかったので、写真のデータを申し込むことが出来ず残念でした。
トータルで満足できる内容で機会があれば船酔いに耐えながらまた参加したいです。