All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was my first time participating, and since it was my first tour to see wild dolphins, I had a great time. However, the content was a bit hard for small children, and I felt it was a little dangerous with too many participants, as fins occasionally hit my face.

初めての参加でしたが、野生のイルカに会えるツアーは初めてだったので楽しかったです。
小さい子供にはちょっとハードな内容だったのと、
参加者母数が少々多く、フィンが顔に当たるなどちょっと危険かなと感じました。

Tropical fish gather around the coral, and when you offer them food, they take it from your hand. However, my 10-year-old son seemed to find it more interesting to catch sea slugs. The hamburger was delicious with a nice grilled aroma, the best! My 4-year-old son was thrilled to float around happily in his life jacket.

サンゴのそばに熱帯魚が群れて、もらった餌で寄せると手から取っていきます。でも、10歳の息子はウミウシをつかむ方が面白かった様です。ハンバーガー、直火が香ばしくて、最高！４歳のむすこは、ライフジャケットでプカプカ浮かんで大喜びでした。

As first time snorkelling for our family instructors Dan and Chieko were great helping us all the way would recommend this tour

Take the earliest shuttle (6:00 a.m. from your hotel) to avoid beach crowd and avoid the park fee (if you get there before 7:00 -- no additional park fee!).
Driver was courteous, informative and fun. Equipment was in great condition, and you can expand on what you get (which is basics, but enough) for very little cost.
Had about 2.5 hours of snorkeling fun.

Guide Julie was absolutely amazing!!
Her motto is "always positive," and her attention to detail was perfect. I had an incredibly fun time♪♪
I got to see 50 dolphins, sea turtles, and stingrays!
I felt my heart being healed as I made eye contact with the dolphins swimming up close. I will definitely participate again!

ガイドのジュリちゃんがとにかく最高！！
『いつも前向き』をモットーに気配り目配り完璧で、本当に最高に楽しかったです♪♪
50頭のイルカ、ウミガメ、エイにも会えました！
間近で泳ぐイルカと目が合い、心が癒されていくのを感じることができました。また絶対参加します！

Waianae Beach
The ocean was very clear, and I was truly impressed.
I was able to see many dolphins. Their sounds were also audible, and they were really cute.

Makaha Beach
I went snorkeling and saw many sea turtles and small fish swimming around.
Makaha Beach felt like a place that wasn't a typical tourist spot; it was a laid-back beach that I definitely want to visit again.
After enjoying snorkeling at this beach, you can also try stand-up paddleboarding.

Stand-up paddleboarding was exciting and fun, but there was a bit of a rotation system with the vibe of "Okay, you did one round. You stood up! (Next!)", so I felt there was a bit less freedom.

Even so! I thought it was truly valuable to have that much fun and relax just in the morning.

It had a different atmosphere compared to the typical spots like Waikiki, North Shore, and Kailua. I think it's a direction that we don't often go to on our own, but I highly recommend it. I'm really glad I participated!

イルカ・ワイアナエビーチ
海がとてもクリアで感動しました。
たくさんのイルカを見ることができました。
鳴き声も聞こえたりして、本当に可愛かったです。

カメさん・マカハビーチ
海ガメや小さな魚がたくさん泳いでいるところをシュノーケルしました。
マカハビーチは、観光地！という感じではない、
のんびりとしたビーチでぜひまた行きたい思う場所でした。
ここのビーチでシュノーケリングを楽しんだ後はサップができます。

サップは盛り上がって楽しかったのですが、交代制で
「はい、１周したね。立てたね！（次！）」という雰囲気が
なんとな～くあったので
自由度が少なかったように思います。

それでも！午前中だけであれだけ楽しめてのんびり過ごせて本当に価値があると思いました。

ワイキキ・ノースショア・カイルアなど定番のスポットとは一味ちがう雰囲気でした。なかなか自分たちの足では行くことが少ない方面だと思うのですが、すごくお勧めです。本当に参加してよかった！

This was my second time participating, following last year. The waves were calm and the sea was very beautiful on the day of the event. Under the guidance of Mr. Dan, I was able to see many fish. I was disappointed that I couldn't meet Bob the moray eel this year, but then Ms. Chieko said, "There are turtles." I was thrilled to see a sea turtle underwater! My husband and son got out partway through, but when they realized there were turtles, Ms. Chieko went all the way to the beach to call out, "There are sea turtles!" Their hospitality and guidance were truly amazing. If I can come again next year, I will definitely ask for them! Thank you very much.

昨年に続き、2回目の参加でした。
当日は波も穏やかで海もとても綺麗でした。
ダン先生の誘導のもと、たくさんの魚も見れました。
今年はウツボのボブちゃんに会えず残念・・と思っていたところに、チエコ先生から「亀いるよ」と。海中で海ガメ感激でした❗❗
夫と息子は途中で上がってしまったの ですが、亀がいるのが分かると、チエコ先生はわざわざ、浜まであがり「海ガメいるよ」と声をかけに行ってもくれました。
お二人のホスピタリティ溢れるガイドは本当にサイコー⤴⤴です。
もし、来年も来ることができたら、必ずお願いしようと思います❗
ありがとうございました。

We participated as a family of four. It was August, and all participants wore bodysuits. Those who were worried about seasickness purchased seasickness bands (for both wrists). Our family also took seasickness medication, but we wanted to enjoy ourselves, so we bought the bands. (Those without bands seemed to struggle with nausea!) We put on our snorkeling gear and jumped into the sea, following the person in front of us. We were lucky to swim with "dolphins," "sea turtles," and "fish" right away. After playing, we had lunch on the boat with hamburgers and fruit, and there was also a hula dance with the staff. Since we had signed up for photos ($60) on the bus ride there, we got to take commemorative pictures with the captain in the ship's upper control room, which made for great memories!

家族４人で参加しました。８月でしたが、参加者全員ボディスーツ着用して船酔いが心配な人は
酔い止めバンド（両手首）を購入しました。我が家も酔い止め薬は服用しましたが、楽しみたいのでバンド購入。（バンドない人は酔って辛そうでした！）シュノーケル道具一式を身に付けいざ、海に。前の人に続いて思い切りドボン！と飛び込み、すぐに「イルカ」「海亀」「魚」と一緒に泳げて、ラッキーでした。あそんだ後は、船上でハンバーガーとフルーツのランチやスタッフと一緒にフラダンスがありました。行きのﾊﾞｽの中で写真（＄６０）申し込んでいたので、船の屋上操縦室でキャプテンと記念撮影や写真も優遇してもらったりしていい記念になりました！

I was very happy to meet both Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle. The staff were kind and friendly, making for a wonderful experience. The boat rocked quite a bit, so it was a good decision to take motion sickness medication before going.

イルカ先生にも海がめ教授に出会えてとても良かったです。スタッフの方も親切&フレンドリーで素晴らしい体験をすることができました。
船はけっこう揺れたので酔い止めを飲んで行って正解でした。

We had a blast! The instructors were great. You can't do anything about the people who panic in the water... Wish you could though.

We participated as a couple. We were the only Japanese people there. The explanation was only in English, but it was sufficient. The snorkeling lasted about 30 minutes, which was enough for us. The yacht ride afterwards was very refreshing with the splashes of water. Riding on the yacht became a great memory. The captain was really cool. It departs from Waikiki and returns in the morning, so I recommend it.

夫婦2人で参加しました。
日本人は私達だけでした。説明は英語だけでしたが、それなりに？
シュノーケリングは30分位でしたが、私達には十分でした。
そのあとのヨットは波しぶきをあげて、とても気持ち良かったです。
ヨットに乗れたことがいい思い出になりました。すごくかっこいいキャプテンでした。
ワイキキから出発で午前には帰るのでおすすめです。

It was amazing.
I think it depends on the weather that day, but I encountered a lot of dolphins! The sea turtles also passed right in front of me multiple times, which was touching. However, it was sad to see that the tour guests got too close, making it difficult for the turtles to come up for air...
We also signed up with my grandparents, and people of all ages can enjoy it! I hope we are lucky enough to meet dolphins again next time!

最高でした。
その日その時の天候などに左右されると思いますが、とても沢山のイルカに出会えました！
ウミガメも、目の前を何度も通ってくれて感動。ただ、ツアー客の方々が近づき過ぎてウミガメが息継ぎしにくそうでかわいそうでしたが…
お爺ちゃんお婆ちゃんも一緒に申し込みましたが、どの世代も楽しめます！また次もイルカに出会える運に恵まれますように！

I was able to see many sea turtles both from the boat and at the sandbar. The staff were friendly, and I had a very enjoyable time.

船上からもサンドバーについても多くのウミガメに会うことができました。
スタッフの方も気さくで、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。

It was an early morning tour, but it was so much fun that it completely wiped away any sleepiness, allowing us to experience the beauty of nature. On that day, we were able to see many dolphins! My 7-year-old and 4-year-old were both thrilled. Even my 4-year-old, who snorkeled for the first time, was able to clearly see the dolphins underwater. Luckily, we also got to see a sea turtle gracefully swimming among many tropical fish, which excited the parents as well. When I asked the kids, they said it was the most enjoyable time of the trip.

I definitely want to participate again the next time we go to Hawaii! ✨

朝早くからのツアーでしたが眠気もふっとぶくらい楽しく、自然の素晴らしさを味わえたツアーでした。
当日は沢山のイルカ達に会う事ができました！7才と4才の子供も大興奮。4才の子も初のシュノーケリングでしたが海の中のイルカをしっかり確認。ラッキーな事に沢山の熱帯魚のなかを優雅に泳ぐウミガメを見ることもできました！これには親も大興奮でした。
子供達に聞いてみたら、今回の旅行の中で一番楽しかった時間だったようです。

次回もハワイに行く時には是非参加したいと思います✨

I attended my eldest son's wedding on Oahu. We played volleyball at the sandbar and had a snorkeling encounter with a turtle. We enjoyed delicious hamburgers, and our guide, Yuki, along with my son, Riza, helped create wonderful memories.

長男の結婚式でオアフ島に来てての参加でした。サンドバーでのバレーボール、シュノーケリングでカメとの出会い。美味しいハンバーガー、ガイドのユキさん、息子のライザ君、楽しい思い出作りができました。

All the guided snorkeling tours were booked, so we decided to just book the shuttle to Hanauma Bay and do our own snorkeling excursion. It worked out perfectly! The driver arrived at the pick up location on time, was polite and personable, and we didn't have to get up super early to snag a parking spot before the lot filled up. And the snorkeling was great!

My daughter had her first experience seeing sea turtles and dolphins in nature. They came close enough for her to touch them. However, she was a bit scared when it came to jumping into the sea from the boat. The staff on the boat were kind, and we had a great time dancing to music!

For lunch, they packed a hamburger for us since my daughter was sleeping. We enjoyed it deliciously at the hotel.

I also purchased photos, and I was surprised to find there were about 500 images. They were all evenly captured. It was a bit pricey, but I’m glad I bought them. It’s a wonderful memory.

If you participate, keep in mind that renting a wetsuit (for those who want it) costs extra, so it's best to bring some money. Also, just in case, bring motion sickness medication!

I will be going back to enroll in Dolphin University.

娘は人生初の自然のカメ・イルカに会えました。
触れるくらい近くに寄ってきてくれました。
ただ、船から海に降りる際は飛び込みなのですこし怖がっていました。
船ではスタッフさんも親切で楽しく過ごせました。音楽にダンス!!
お昼食のハンバーグは娘が寝ていたため、持ち帰りにしてくれました。
ホテルでおいしく頂きました。
また、写真を購入しましたが500枚くらいデーターがありびっくりしました。
みんな均等に撮れてました。少し高いですが、購入してよかったです。いい思い出です。

こちらを参加する際はウェットスーツ(希望者)でお金がかかるのでお金は持っていった方がいいです。
後は念のため酔い止め!!

また、イルカ大学に入学しにいきます。

Our wedding party went as a group and all agreed it was the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend! Good lunch and great crew with phenomenal snorkeling. We swam with large sea turtles and it was amazing!

At first, it was cloudy, and I was worried because the color of the sea wasn't very nice.

After that, I was very moved to see a wild sea turtle, and then we went to the sandbar.

A few minutes after arriving, the weather cleared up, and it was very beautiful. I thought it would be a bit shallower, but it was surprisingly deep.

最初は曇ってて、あまりいい海の色ではなく心配しておりました。

その後、野生のウミガメを見れて、とても感動後、サンドバーへ

ついてから、数分後天気も晴れて、とっても綺麗でした。
もう少し浅瀬かと思いきや、意外と深かったです

Had a blast on this event! Although we did not see dolphins up close, we still saw amazing sea life and beautiful waters! First time snorkeling out this far and it was awesome! Worked up an appetite and the crew hit it off with some tasteful grub!!! Shaka to the crew!!!

I was able to meet the dolphin teacher! However, on the day I participated, there were very few teachers, and it felt a bit random. I think the intention was to allow us to meet them as soon as we jumped in, but the wait on the boat was long, and it seemed like many people felt unwell. Being on a stationary boat for an extended period can be a bit tough.

Also, while we were advised to be "quiet," the staff shouted instructions to participants when the dolphin teacher approached. Was it really necessary to be that loud? I participated in another dolphin tour before, and they only used hand signals.

In any case, there were a lot of participants, which made it challenging. Joining alone felt quite lonely.

イルカ先生に会えました！
でも、参加日は先生方が少なく、気まぐれ。
飛び込んだらすぐに会えるようにとの配慮だと思いますが、船の上での待機が長く、
気分が悪くなる人も多かったように感じます。
やはり止まっている船の上にずっといるのは少しきついかも。
また、「静に」との注意をうけておりますが、スタッフがイルカ先生が近づくと
大声で参加者に指示します。そこまで大きな声は必要でしょうか？
以前に別のイルカツアーに参加しましたが、手での合図のみでした。
とにかく参加者が多いので大変。
一人参加はかなり寂しいです。

Good time had by all. Loved the turtles! Delicious cheeseburgers

My first time in Hawaii. My first time with dolphins!
A friend recommended Dolphin University for swimming with dolphins, so I chose it.
The staff were lively and attentive, checking in with us during the swim, asking, "Are you okay?" which made the tour enjoyable and reassuring.
They explained the precautions in a fun way while being precise, so I was able to listen without getting bored!
I was also glad that I could do the SAP that I wanted!

One thing, it would have been better if the photographer's shutter timing was a bit slower. Some funny faces ended up being shared with the photo buyers, haha.

初めてのHawaii。初めてのイルカでした！
友人がイルカと泳ぐならイルカ大学がいいよと教えてくれ、選びました。
ノリのいいスタッフで、泳いでる最中も『大丈夫〜？？』と細かく気を使ってくださり、楽しく安心してツアーに参加する事ができました。
注意事項なども遊び心を交えながら、かつ的確に説明してくれるので、退屈せずに聞けました！
やりたかったSAPも出来たのでよかったです！

一点、カメラマンさんのシャッターのタイミングがもう少し遅いと良かったです。
変な顔が写真購入者に回ってしまうので笑

I heard that it's one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, so I just had to go. However, I was hesitant about renting a car, and public buses seemed like they would take a long time, so I ended up joining this tour. I highly recommend renting a bike for about $10 extra to enjoy Lanikai Beach and the town of Kailua. It's really refreshing, so I suggest it!

We arrived around 10 AM, so in the morning, we played a bit at Kailua Beach, which is within walking distance, and then rode our bikes to Lanikai Beach. After enjoying both beaches, we returned to Kailua Beach Park and indulged in a late lunch at Bob's Pizzeria. The portion size is quite large, with a quarter of a big pizza, and I recommend the garlic pizza with spinach and pepperoni.

After that, I quickly changed and rode my bike to the town of Kailua until the meeting time. I checked out Lanikai Juice and various shops.

One thing I regret is that there aren't many drinks available along the way, so it might be tough if you don't get some water before the tour meeting.

島の中でもとても綺麗なビーチと聞いて、とにかく行かなきゃ、と、でもレンタカーは億劫だし、公共バスは時間かかりそうだし、、と思いこのツアーに参加しちゃいました。とにかくおすすめは、1人追加で約10ドルするけど自転車借りてラニカイビーチやカイルアの街まで行ってこのあたりを満喫すること。とても気持ちいいのでおすすめです！
10時頃に現地に着くので、午前中は、歩いても行けるカイルアビーチで少し遊び、その後自転車でラニカイビーチへ。どちらもそれなりに満喫したら、カイルアビーチパークに戻りBob's Pizzeria で遅めのランチでピザを堪能。一人前が大きなピザ1/4分とかなり大きいですが、ほうれん草とペパロニのガーリックピザ、オススメです。
その後はざっと着替えて、集合時間までカイルアの街まで自転車で。ラニカイジュースやお店を色々覗いてまわりました。

１つ自分としての反省は、とにかく飲み物が途中であまりないので、ツアーの集合の前に水を調達して持って行ったりしないと、辛いかも、、です。

Snorkeling in Hawaii for the first time.
With excitement and nervousness, as I entered the water, it felt like a different world.
There were big fish and colorful tropical fish!
When I fed them bread for bait, I was surrounded by many fish.
It's a memory I'll cherish for a lifetime.

初めてのハワイにシュノーケリング。
ドキドキとワクワクの中で、
海に入るとそこは別世界。
大きいお魚や色とりどりの熱帯魚！
餌用のパンを与えると、
沢山の魚に囲まれていました。
一生の思い出です。

Swimming while searching for wild dolphins was a precious experience. My 9-year-old daughter was thrilled to see dolphins and sea turtles up close. I am grateful for the kindness of the staff towards my 4-year-old daughter as well.

野生のイルカを探して泳ぐ…貴重な体験でした。９才の娘はイルカと海ガメを間近で見て大喜び。４才の娘にもスタッフは親切で感謝です。

This cruise was the perfect length for those with children. Wesaw a turtle and a pod of dolphins!!! Our family was very excited and loved the snorkeling!! Very reasonably priced for this experience

We had a fabulous time on our snorkel sail. Loved the convenience of being able to walk to the boat launch, and the crew (including check-in personnel) were warm and welcoming. We were elated and surprised to be greeted by a pod of spinner dolphin as we sailed out off of Waikiki -- an unusual sight! -- and my kids were thrilled to watch them racing the boat. The snorkeling itself was great...not a ton of different types of fish, but we saw a half-dozen sea turtles and a couple of eels (COMPLETELY worth the trip). Our guides even found a small octopus for us to ogle!

Free snacks (chips) are provided, and water, beer, soda, and cocktails are available to purchase. They snorkel and mask they provided us were good quality with no issues. (No fins though, so if you have your own set you might want to bring them.) Highly recommended! We will be repeating the experience the next time we are on Oahu.

We participated as a family with our 4-year-old daughter. It was her first time snorkeling, and we were having a bit of trouble teaching her, but the staff were very kind and gave her advice, and she quickly mastered how to snorkel! Thanks to that, we were able to see fish and sea turtles perfectly, creating an invaluable memory for our daughter! I highly recommend it, even for families with small children! ☆

4歳の娘を連れて家族で参加しました。初めてのスノーケリングでなかなか教えるのに苦労していたところ、スタッフさんがとても優しく娘にアドバイスをしてくださり、すぐにスノーケリングの仕方をマスター！おかげさまで魚もウミガメもバッチリ見ることができ、娘にとってかけがえのない思い出になりました！小さなお子さんとでも是非オススメです☆

I participated in the underwater scooter, snorkeling, and sandbar activities, but the underwater scooter was the main focus, with snorkeling and the sandbar as waiting activities. At the sandbar, there wasn't much to do, and it felt both boring and cold, but I think many people felt it was better than getting seasick on the boat. I wish they would consider adding more content to the experience.

水中スクータとシュノーケリングとサンドバーの部妾に参加しましたが、水中スクータがメインで、待ち時間にシュノーケリングとサンドバーといった感じでした。
サンドバーでは特にすることがなく、暇なうえ寒いといった感じでしたが、船上にもどって酔うよりはマシといった人が多かったと思います。
もう少し内容を考えてほしいと思いました。