All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Crew were outstanding. Friendly and funny. The experience was worth triple what we paid and would have done again if we had more time. Highly recommend to anyone!!

We were taken care of as a family of four, including my younger sister and my fifth-grade daughter. Although we participated from early morning, one person was late to the meeting time, which caused quite a bit of lost time on the bus, and that was unfortunate. My older sister was very energetic and funny from the morning, which helped me shake off my sleepiness! It took a while to find the dolphins. When we finally encountered them, they were surprisingly far away. I managed to see them, but my younger daughter, who was a bit late and had staff with her, unfortunately couldn't see them. There were quite a few people, so it was a bit of a struggle to see the dolphins. The university had dancing and burgers, and we enjoyed ourselves a lot beyond just the dolphins! I would like to try again next time. Also, motion sickness medication is a must! Many people were feeling unwell, and it was sad to see.

年少、小5の姉妹の家族4人でお世話になりました。早朝からの参加でしたが、一人待ち合せ時間になかなか来なかったらしくバスでかなりロスタイムがあったのが残念でした。お姉さんの話が朝からテンションが高くて面白く、眠さもぶっ飛びました！イルカはなかなか見つけるまで時間がかかりました。やっと出会えたイルカが意外に遠くて私はどうにか見れたのですが、年少の娘は出遅れてスタッフがついていたのですが、見れなかったそうです。人数がかなり多かったので、イルカを見るのも一苦労でした。大学は踊りやバーガーがついていて、イルカ以外にもとても楽しめました！次回もう一度リベンジしたいです。それと酔い止めは必須です！何人もの方が気分悪くなっていて可哀そうでした。

Last year, my wife and I participated and it was amazing, so this time we brought her parents along. Although they are over 70 years old, they practiced snorkeling in the shallow waters of the sandbar and managed to enjoy the deeper coral reef while wearing life jackets. They were also able to see sea turtles, and both of them were overjoyed.

昨年、夫婦で参加し、最高だったので、今回は奥さんの両親を同行し参加しました。
７０歳を超えた両親ですが、サンドバーの浅瀬でスノーケリングの練習をして、サンゴ礁の深い海でもライフジャケット付けて何とか楽しんでました。
ウミガメも見ることができ、７０歳を超えた二人も大喜びでした。

We had grreat fun!! The crew was super helpful and made the snorkeling easy! We saw several turtles!

I had a disappointing experience when my family was placed away from the window on a cheap plan, so this time we opted for a decent plan. The weather was cloudy with occasional sunshine, so we were able to see the sunset. As for the show, the quality of the singing was impressive and definitely worth seeing. However, regarding the taste, it felt a bit bland. Well, there were a lot of options, after all.

家族が安いプランで窓辺から離れて残念だったという経験があり、今回はまずまずのプランで申込み。
曇り時々晴れということでサンセットは見られました。ショーについては、歌のクオリティ高っ！で、見ものです。で、お味ですが、うーん。大味って感じです。まぁ数が多いからね

At 67 years old, I thought this might be my last chance, so I decided to participate with a "Let's do it!" I was confident in my swimming skills, but it was my first time wearing a life vest, and I struggled to maintain my balance. I didn't want to be a burden to the seven others accompanying me, so I offered to quit. However, instructor Chieko held my hand and assured me, "It's okay!"

With two experienced instructors, Chieko and Dan, looking after the eight participants, I felt at ease and enjoyed a tour across Hanauma Bay for about an hour, feeling like a fish. The colorful fish were truly beautiful, and I was lucky to encounter a turtle as well.

Thank you, Chieko and Dan!

67歳にして、人生最後の機会かもと「エイヤッ！」と参加しました。
泳ぎには自信があったのですが、ライフベストを着たのが初めてでバランスがうまく取れず、同行の7人の方々の足手まといになってはいけないと「辞めます」と申し出たところ、インストラクターのちえこさんが「大丈夫！」と手をつないで泳いでくれました。
参加8人にちえこさんとダンさんの二人のベテランインストラクターが付いているので安心して1時間ほど、お魚になった気分でハナウマ湾を横断するツアーを楽しめました。色とりどりの魚、本当にきれいでしたよ。亀に出会えたのもラッキーでした。
ちえこさん、ダンさん、ありがとうございました。

The first concern I had about this tour was seasickness. However, thanks to taking motion sickness medication, I didn't feel sick at all. The waves were calm on the day of the tour. As for the dolphins, I can't say we swam with them, but we did see them. During the snorkeling afterward, I was able to see a baby sea turtle coming up for air at the surface. On the way back, many dolphins came around the boat, so we were able to do some dolphin watching.

このツアーにおいてまず心配だったのは船酔い。しかし酔い止めを飲んだおかげか全く気持ち悪くならなかった。当日は波も穏やかでした。肝心のイルカは、一緒に泳ぐとは呼べないがまぁ、見れました。その後のシュノーケルでは赤ちゃんのウミガメが海面で息継ぎするのが見れました。
帰り際に舟の周りにイルカがたくさんきてイルカウォッチングはできました。

It was my first time trying snorkeling, but I had a great time thanks to the kind staff who taught us.

When entering the water to explore with the dolphins, it's essential to move your legs to swim.

Even if you fall behind, the staff will be right behind you, so you can feel at ease.

I fell behind and was slow, so they helped pull me along (laughs).

If you borrow a wetsuit, it's $10 per person (cash payment on the day), but I think it's worth it!

So for your outfit on the way (like a swimsuit), it's better to choose something simple that's easy to wear, rather than something cute and frilly.

The day I participated, the wind was very strong, so it was disappointing that we couldn't do any water sports, but I was satisfied to see the dolphins and sea turtles up close♪

The staff kept the energy up until the end, making it a very satisfying tour!

シュノーケリング初挑戦でしたが、
スタッフさんらが親切に教えてくれたので楽しめました。

海に入りイルカを散策するときには、
自分で足を動かして移動することが必須ですが、

遅れをとってしまった場合も
後ろにスタッフさんがついていてくれるので安心です。

私は遅れをとってしまいなおかつスピードも遅かったので
引っ張ってもらって移動してくれました(笑)

ウェットスーツを借りる場合は
１人あたり＄10(当日現金払い)ですが、

借りた方がいいと思います！

なので行きの服装(水着)などは
可愛いフリフリのものよりかは、ウェットスーツが着やすい
シンプルなものにしたほうがいいです。

私が参加した日は風が大変強くて
マリンスポーツが出来なかったので残念でしたが、

イルカもウミガメも間近でみれて満足でした♪


最後までスタッフさんも盛り上げてくれるので
とても大満足なツアーです！

I'm glad I finally got to go at least once. The staff's service was good. The food was average.

1回は行ってみたいと思っていましたので良かったです。スタッフの対応
もよかったです。食事は普通です。

2nd time using these guys in Waikiki. they are nice, funny and organized. Would definitely recommend and will use again. Till next time...

I have traveled to Hawaii several times, but this was my first experience swimming with wild dolphins, and I was really looking forward to it. Thanks to the favorable weather, I was able to swim with pods of dolphins multiple times. It was absolutely amazing!

ハワイ旅行は数回してますが、野生のイルカと泳ぐ体験は初めてで楽しみにしていました。
天候に恵まれたこともあり何回もイルカの群れと泳げました。最高にハッピーでした。

Staff attentive and superbly caring, trained. Lots of fish, sea turtles right in front of you. Will repeat next time for sure.

I have been shopping in Kailua Town several times, but this time I participated with the intention of just enjoying the beach. Both Kailua and Lanikai have wonderful beach locations. After arriving at the office, I rented a bike. It's reassuring to watch a video on how to ride before getting on. Having a bike makes it convenient and enjoyable to go from Kailua to Lanikai.

First, we headed straight to Lanikai, where we took photos and went into the sea, then returned to the office for lunch, and planned to play in Kailua again. There were also people who rode bikes to town. For those who want to enjoy little by little, renting a bike allows you to explore various places.

We each had different lunches, and both were delicious. The pizza is really big but exquisite.

カイルアタウンは買い物に何度か行きましたが、今回はビーチだけを楽しむつもりで参加しました。
カイルア・ラニカイともに素晴らしいロケーションのビーチでした。
オフィスに着いてからレンタサイクルを借りました。乗り方のビデオを観てから乗るので安心です。カイルアからラニカイは自転車があると便利で楽です。
まず真っ直ぐラニカイへ行き、そこで写真を撮ったり海に入るなどして、ランチを取りにオフィスまで戻り、またカイルアで遊ぶと言うビーチ満喫プランを立てました。
自転車でタウンへ行った方々もいらっしゃいました。
少しずつ楽しめれば良いという方はレンタサイクルであちこち周れます。
二人でそれぞれ別のランチを取りましたが、どちらも美味しかったです。ピザは本当に大きいですが絶品です。

I was able to see a lot of turtles, and I could get a second helping of hamburgers, so that was great. However, this time there were a lot of people, and the bus was really crowded.

でも、カメも沢山見れて、ハンバーガーもお代わりできたので良かったです。ただ、今回は大人数で、バスが凄く混んでました。

I've lived here for a few years and have really wanted to experience the sand bar. Overall the crew and boat were excellent.! It was crowded and frustrating with tourists not understanding English and basic instructions like "Do Not Stand Or Touch the Reef." Sad~ and makes me wish it was a more eco friendly tour.

Last year, I couldn't go because the reservations were full, so I came back for a revenge trip. The ocean was, of course, beautiful, just as I imagined, with lovely shallow waters. However, what really made it special was the great staff, and I was thrilled to see sea turtles while snorkeling and during other activities. Also, during break time, they lent out floats and boards, and you can even try stand-up paddleboarding (there were only a few available and they were popular, so I couldn't do it...).

昨年は予約がいっぱいで行けなかったので、リベンジに。海はもちろんきれいでしたが、想像通りきれいな浅瀬といった感じ。ただ、スタッフさんがよかったのと、シュノーケリングでもそれ以外でもウミガメを見ることが出来たのはテンションがあがりました。あと、休憩時間に浮輪やボードを貸してくれて、SUPなどもチャレンジできます（数は少なく人気なので私はできませんでしたが…）。

Dan arrived on time, found us and was an awesome guide. He helped me realise that I might be a Mermaid. Awesome, top notch, never wanted the day to end.

We participated as a couple. Since check-in was at the beach in front of the hotel, there wasn't a check-in counter; instead, there was a staff member under a parasol, which mixed in with other beachgoers and was a bit confusing (laughs). I thought this was quite typical of being overseas. We moved to a boat in front of the Halekulani Hotel to board.

Everyone else was from English-speaking countries. The crew spoke only in English, and since I had some snorkeling experience, I managed to keep up. The snorkeling lasted quite a while, about an hour. There was an explanation in English on how to put on the gear, and we were given life jackets and goggles (no fins, but that was fine). Equipped with the snorkeling set, we headed into the sea!! When I swam along with the crew, there were sea turtles!!! I was thrilled to encounter four of them! The seawater was a bit murky, so it was hard to see the fish, but I still had a great time. After that, we returned to the boat for sailing. It was an exhilarating moment with the large sail unfurled, creating a sense of speed. You can buy water and beer on the boat, so no need to worry about drinks! (Cash is better.) There was also a restroom on board. Since sailing can be quite bumpy for a long time, those prone to seasickness should take motion sickness medication. It was a great activity to enjoy the waters of Waikiki in a short amount of time!!

夫婦で参加しました。
ホテルの前のビーチでチェックインという事だったので、チェックインカウンター的なものはなく、パラソルの下に担当のお姉さんが居て他の海水浴客のパラソルと混ざり困惑（笑）これも海外っぽいなぁなんて思いました。
ハレクラニホテルの前にある船に移動して乗船。

私達以外は全員英語圏の方だった。
船員も終始英語で、スノーケル経験者だったのでなんとかついていけたって感じ。
スノーケルは長めで、1時間くらい。英語での装着の説明もあり、ライフジャケットと水中メガネを渡されます。（フィンは無し。無くても大丈夫でした。）
スノーケルセットを装備していざ、海へ！！
船員の人に泳いでついて行くと…そこには海ガメが！！！その後も4匹も出会えて感動でした！少し海水が濁っていたので魚は見えにくかったですが、楽しめました。その後、船に戻ってセイリング。大きな帆を広げてスピード感とスリリングなひと時でした。お水やビールなども船上で買えるので飲み物の心配なし！（現金の方が良い）トイレも船内にありました。セイリングは割と長い時間揺れるので船酔いする人は酔い止めが必要です。
ワイキキの海を短時間で楽しめる良いアクテビティでした！！

Straight off Waikiki beach - fun crew. We had dolphins frolicking off our bow and escorting us halfway to Diamond Head then saw plenty of turtles when we snorkeled.

I participated because I could swim with wild dolphins. I was concerned about seasickness, but I took motion sickness medication beforehand, so it wasn't an issue.

It takes quite a while to reach the snorkeling point after departure, but the staff kept the atmosphere lively, and I had a very enjoyable time on board.

When the captain signaled, we jumped in. We swam to the watching point under our own power, and below us were schools of dolphins. I was healed by the graceful swimming of the dolphins.

We moved to another point and saw many dolphins, and we also spotted a sea turtle swimming along the seabed. The staff were all cheerful and fun. There are also people who can speak Japanese, so feel free to join without worry.

野生のイルカと一緒に泳げるということで参加。
気になる船酔いは事前に酔い止め薬を服用していたので問題ありませんでした。
出港してからシュノーケリングポイントまでは結構な時間がかかりますが、船上ではスタッフのみなさんが盛り上げてくれて非常に楽しい時間を過ごせます。
船長の合図でいざ入水。
ウォッチングポイントで目視できるところまで自分たちの力で泳いでいくと、眼下にはイルカたちの群れ。
優雅に泳ぐイルカたちに癒やされます。
他のポイントへ移動し、沢山のイルカたちに会えましたし、海底を泳いでいくウミガメも見られました。
スタッフのみなさんが陽気で楽しい方ばかりです。日本語が話せる方も居ますので、安心して参加してください。

A passionate Japanese guide provided detailed instructions. We encountered a large number of dolphins, and although from the boat, we were also able to see sea turtles.

という情熱を持った日本人ガイドさんがきめ細かく指示してくれます(^^)
大量のイルカに遭遇でき、船上からですがウミガメもみることができました

As it is called the "Sea of Angels," the ocean was incredibly beautiful. I was engrossed in snorkeling and playing with the fish, and searching for sea turtles, while enjoying a delicious hamburger for lunch! The BBQ cooked by the beautiful captain with a nice body was delicious. Seeing the beautiful sea, feeling the refreshing breeze, and swaying with the waves was so pleasant, fulfilling all my senses. It was a very fun day that brought me back to my childhood.

天使の海と言われるだけあって、とても綺麗な海でした。
シュノーケルで魚と戯れ、ウミガメさがしに夢中になり、お昼は美味しいハンバーガー‼︎
ナイスバディで美人の船長さんの焼くBBQ美味しかったです。
綺麗な海を見て、爽やかな風を感じ、波に揺られて気持ちよく、五感が満たされました。
とても楽しく子供心に戻った1日でした。

During our honeymoon trip to Hawaii, we participated in this experience. From the start, the staff, especially Natsumi with her machine-gun talk and Juli with her witty remarks, made the atmosphere lively, and before we knew it, we had arrived at the port while enjoying their stories!

After listening to safety instructions and doing some warm-up exercises, we offered a prayer to the sea and jumped right in! At first, we couldn't meet our dolphin guide, but soon enough, dolphins swam right beneath us, and just when we thought they had gone far away, they returned and swam close to us—it was amazing!

When we changed spots to swim with the turtle professor, the water was so clear that we could see all the way to the seabed. We were able to see the turtle professor swimming towards the rocks and the vibrant colors of the tropical fish, as well as the shapes of the coral reefs on the ocean floor.

Since it was my first time snorkeling, I was a bit anxious at first, but the staff were kind and assisted us, allowing us to swim with the dolphin guide and the turtle professor, making it a truly enjoyable and unforgettable experience. I really think it was a great choice to include snorkeling with Dolphin Junior in our honeymoon itinerary. If I have the opportunity to travel to Hawaii again, I would love to experience snorkeling with Dolphin Junior once more!

新婚旅行でハワイに行った際に参加させていただきました。
出発からスタッフのナツミさんのマシンガントークやジュリさんのツッコミで盛り上げていただき、楽しくお話を聞いているうちにあっという間に港まで到着しました！

安全に関する説明などを聞いて準備体操をし、海にお祈りをささげて早速海へ！
最初はなかなかイルカ先生に会えませんでしたが途中から私たちの真下をイルカ先生が泳いだり、遠くに行ったかと思いきや帰ってきて近くを泳いでくれたりと最高でした！
スポットを変えてカメ大教授と泳いだときには海底まで見渡せるくらい海が澄んでおり、海面にいたカメ大教授が岩陰まで泳いでいく姿や熱帯魚の鮮やかな色合い・海底のさんご礁の形などを見ることができました。

シュノーケリング自体がはじめてだったので最初は不安でしたが、スタッフの方が優しくアシストしてくださり、イルカ先生やカメ大教授とも一緒に泳げたので本当に楽しく最高の思い出になりました。
新婚旅行の行程にイルカ中学さんのシュノーケリングを選んで本当によかったと思います。
またハワイ旅行をする機会があれば、その時にもイルカ中学さんでシュノーケリング体験をしたいと思いました！

The meeting place was hard to find. The guides were all foreigners, but there were Japanese language sheets with important information provided. We used the emergency life jackets as they were. There were only black fish, but we were able to see two families of sea turtles. They came up for air, so we were able to swim together for a while, which was very moving.

集合場所が分かりずらかったです。ガイドはみんな外人でしたが注意事項は日本語の用紙が用意されてました。ライフジャケットは緊急用のをそのまま使用でした。魚は黒いのしかいなかったですが海ガメ親子2家族とも会えました。息継ぎで上に出てきてくれたのでしばらく一緒に泳げてとても感動しました。

It was my first snorkeling experience at Hanauma Bay in 20 years. The clarity of the water and the number of fish have definitely decreased. I couldn't help but compare it to the ocean from the past, which was disappointing. However, I think it would be an impressive tour for first-time snorkelers. The pickup was on time, and they were very kind, providing recommendations for local shops and more.

20年ぶりのハナウマ湾でのシュノーケリングでした。
やはり海の透明度と魚の数は落ちてました。
昔の海にどうしても比べてしまい残念でした。
シュノーケリングが初めてであれば感動するツアーだとは思います。
迎えの時間どおりで、現地のお勧めのお店を教え下さったりと色々と親切にして頂いけました。

Dan & Cheika were great. I will highly recommend this tour to anyone. We had a fantastic afternoon. Thanks

Excellent snorkeling tour for beginners who aren't strong swimmers
Dan & Chieko -great experienced instructors- very organized- provided all gear, life jackets and constantly checked on how people were doing
We saw a variety of fish and turtles- they took wonderful photos for the group as an added bonus
Highly recommended- would do this again

The staff were energetic and had a very good vibe. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the dolphins up close. There was a buildup saying, "Today is amazing. They're right there," so my expectations were high. I could see the dolphins in the distance, but they weren't as close as I had hoped. It felt like I watched the dolphin show at the aquarium two or three times. I couldn't see them in the ocean. I think it's a tour that has its ups and downs. The staff were all very pleasant.

スタッフの皆さんは、元気もありとても良い感じでした。やはりイルカが近くで見れないと少しがっかりです。「今日はすごいよ。そこにいるよ」と前振りもあったので、期待も大きかったです。遠くのイルカは見えましたが、期待していた近さはなく、水族館のイルカショーの回るところを２、3回見ましたという感じです。海の中でみることはできませんでした。当たりはずれがあるツアーだと思います。スタッフは気持ちが良い方ばかりです。

I visited Hawaii on a company trip and participated in a snorkeling tour at Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay was so beautiful, and I was very satisfied to see small fish, large fish, and even the long-awaited sea turtles! I had some anxiety since it was my first time in Hawaii, but thanks to Dan and Chieko, I had a lot of fun and made great memories! If I visit Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate! Dan was so cool!♡︎

社員旅行でハワイを訪れ、ハナウマ湾でのシュノーハワイには社員旅行で訪れ、ハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。
ハナウマ湾がとても綺麗で、小さい魚から、大きな魚、そして念願のウミガメも見れて、大満足でした！
初めてのハワイで不安もあったのですが、ダン先生や、ちえこさんのおかげでとても楽しく、良い思い出ができました！
またハワイを訪れることがあれば是非参加したいです！ダン先生かっこよかったです♡︎

As a 30yr kamaaina , originally from Scotland, I took a visiting Scot on this voyage.. WHAT a joy!
Knowing the sandbar, the snorkeling and turtle viewing areas as a local...I was SO impressed how this professional bunch put on a safe and VERY authentic trip for all to enjoy the best of a windward bay on Oahu.
I can't imagine how anyone could be disappointed going on such a fun, relaxing, water adventure.
Kudos to the local staff who ALL did an exemplary job.