All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

After practicing snorkeling at the sandbar, playing beach volleyball, and enjoying a delicious lunch, we searched for sea turtles from the boat. Snorkeling in the vast coral reef was enjoyable even for someone like me who isn't a strong swimmer! Also, the guide (a young woman) had an incredible way of taking photos!

サンドバーでのシュノーケリング練習やビーチバレー、美味しいランチの後には船上からのウミガメ探し。広大なサンゴ礁でシュノーケリング。泳ぎが苦手な私にも充分に楽しめました‼︎また、軽快な喋りのガイドさん(若い女性でした)の写真の撮り方が神がかってました‼︎

awesome experience. This was out first underwater activity and at first i was not confident to get into water.. but, the guide was all was there next to me the whole time. you don't need to know how to swim to do this. Don't miss the snorkel with fish and turtle around you.

It's two to three times more expensive compared to the English tour! But I think the service matched that price. The dolphins, the turtles, and the staff were all very good.

英語ツアーに比べ二、三倍高い！
でもサービスはその価格に合うものだったと思います。
イルカも亀も、スタッフの方々も、とても良かったです。

I found information that the tide would be at 0.5 feet around the time of arrival, but in reality, the water level was quite high, making it difficult with children. The tour had a fixed departure time, but I thought it would be great if there were options set for the sandbar that allowed for walking on the beach. I understand that it's nature, so guarantees can't be made...

The tour guide and the bus driver were all very nice, and they provided a pleasant experience from departure to disbanding. The staff on the boat were also very kind to the children, so I was extremely satisfied with the staff overall.

潮の満ちひきを調べたら到着時間頃は0.5フィートという情報があったのですが、実際は越下くらいまでと水面が高くて子連れではなかなか大変でした。出発時間が固定されているツアーでしたが、サンドバーを「砂浜として歩ける」時間で設定したものがあれば価値があがるのになと思いました。自然のことなので確約はできないんでしょうけど。。。
ツアーのガイドさんやバスの運転手さんはみないい人で出発から解散まで気持ちよく対応いただきました。船上スタッフさんも子供たちにとても優しくして下さったので、スタッフさんに関しては大大大満足感です。

Excellent adventure, accomodating and friendly staffs.

I checked the low tide times in advance and went at the best time during my stay. The water was about ankle-deep, and the contrast of the sea was very beautiful. I also saw sea turtles.

前もって干潮の時間を調べ、滞在中一番いい時に行きました。
くるぶしくらいの深さで、海のコントラストがとてもきれいでした。
ウミガメも見れましたよ。

The tour guide was very nice, but I wish they had informed us upfront that we needed wetsuits and that there would be various costs involved. I can't swim, so I just watched, but I ended up feeling nauseous, which was tough. I think it might be a bit difficult for non-swimmers.

ツアーの方がとてもいい方でしたが、最初にウエットスーツが必要とか、もろもろお金が必要だったので、最初に伝えて欲しいです。私は泳げないので、みてただけでしたが、酔ってしまい、辛かったです。泳げない人はちょっと無理かなぁ

For our honeymoon, we went to Hawaii for the first time, and since it was a special occasion, I wanted to swim with dolphins to fulfill a long-held dream! So, I quickly enrolled in Dolphin School.

As we boarded the boat and chatted happily with my husband and Julie, we headed to the spot where the dolphins would appear, and to my amazement, there were already a stunning number of dolphins near the boat! Encountering them in the wild, with no guarantee they would show up, was truly moving. I was so happy, thanking the dolphin instructors—it was a fleeting yet wonderful experience.

After a break, we were taken to a snorkeling spot for another dive. We saw plenty of sea turtles and many fish! And above all, the view of the mountains surrounding the ocean was breathtaking! Swimming under the blue sky amidst such beautiful scenery is an experience I think is hard to come by.

On the boat, we sang and danced, soaking in the cheerful Hawaiian atmosphere, and I found myself laughing the whole time. I thought it would be great to enroll in Manta University as well! In the end, I even received a graduation certificate (laughs). Listening to Julie made me think about wanting to enjoy the work I want to do in the place I want to live!

新婚旅行で初めてのハワイ、
せっかくならイルカと泳いでみたい！と昔からの夢を叶える為に
早速イルカ中学に入学しました♪
船に乗ってパパさんやジュリさんや一緒に乗った方たちと楽しく話しながらイルカが出てくるスポットまで行くと、もう目を疑う程の数のイルカ達がすでに船の近くに来ていました♡♡
やはり大自然の野生相手、必ず来てくれるとの保証ももちろん無いなかでの遭遇は本当に感動です。
イルカ先生ありがとう〜‼︎って嬉しくて
あっという間の時間でした。

一休みした後はシュノーケリングスポットに連れてって貰ってもうひと潜り。
ウミガメもたくさんの魚たちも見れました♡
そして何より感動なのが、海を囲む山の景色が最高です！青空の下、素晴らしい景色の中で泳ぐ体験はなかなかできないと思います。

船の上でも歌ったり踊ったり
ハワイの陽気な雰囲気を感じながら
笑ってばかりの時間で、ぜひマンタ大学も入学してみたいなと思いました( ^ω^ )
最後はちゃんと卒業証書も頂いて(笑)
ジュリさんのお話を聞くと私も自分のやりたい仕事を住みたい場所で楽しみたいなと思いました！

The weather was nice, and I was able to see a lot of turtles. While playing at the sandbar, a turtle swam by just about a meter away from me, which was really lucky. Since I had a 5-year-old with me, we didn't go snorkeling and instead played in the shallow water. The captain and other staff members played with the kids and lent us stand-up paddles, floaties, and bodyboards, which made both the kids and adults very satisfied.

天候も良く、カメさんをたくさん見ることができました。
サンドバーで遊んでいると距離にして1メートルもないくらいをカメさんがスイスイ泳いでいて本当にラッキーでした。
5歳の子供もいたためシュノーケルには行かずに浅瀬で遊んでいると、キャプテンや他のスタッフの方が子供と一緒にあそんでくれたり、スタンダップパドル、うきわ、ボディボードを貸してくれて、子供も大人も大満足でした。

Thanks to the whole crew for showing us a good time as well as our visiting guests! We look forward to doing it again! Mahalo & Cheers!

It was a bit chilly, and the sea wasn't as shallow as I imagined, but I was able to have a great time playing in the shallow waters.

Instead of eating in the water, I had a hamburger inside the moving boat due to the strong winds. Additionally, the care and hospitality of the local staff were very impressive. The hot cocoa service after coming out of the sea and the guitar performance were excellent services.

I was able to see sea turtles properly, and feeding the fish allowed me to see them up close, which was interesting.

If the sea had been a bit warmer and there was no wind, it would have been a five-star experience!

やや寒い時期で海もそんなに浅くはなかったので、想像と違う部分がありましたが、
遠浅の海でしっかり遊べました。

海の中で食べるというより、風が強く移動の船の中でハンバーガーを食べました。
また、添乗員の現地スタッフの方々の気遣い、ホスピタリティはとても良く感じられました。
海から上がった後のホットココアサービスやギター演奏などは、とてもよいサービスでした。
ウミガメはちゃんと見られたし、魚の餌付けにより魚を間近で見られたのも、
面白かったです。

もう少し海が暖かくて、風がなければ、星５ですね～

This was my first overseas trip☆ I came to meet dolphins! I have dived many times in Okinawa, but this was my first time on such a fun tour! It seemed like the timing was perfect for seeing dolphins, as they came right up to my feet multiple times, and I was so moved ( ⸝⸝•௰•⸝⸝ ). And then! A sea turtle!! I was very surprised to see it swimming close enough to touch ('ﾛ' ). All the divers and the captain were funny and kind, and in the end, we all got to dance the hula together, which was so much fun!! I even got to meet a mermaid!? (laughs) Next time I come to Hawaii, I’ll definitely ask Dolphin University again ( ˆoˆ )/

初めての海外旅行☆イルカに会いたくて来ました！沖縄では何度もダイビングの経験はありますが、こんなに楽しいツアーは初めてでした！イルカが見れたのもとってもいいタイミングだったみたいで何度も足元に来てくれて感激でした( ⸝⸝•௰•⸝⸝ )そして！海亀ちゃん!!手が触れれる距離まで泳いでてとても驚きました('ﾛ' )ダイバーの皆さんも船長さんも皆さん面白くて優しくて最後はみんなでフラも踊れて楽しかったです!!マーメイドにも会えたし！？（笑）次ハワイに来た時もイルカ大学さんにお願いします( ˆoˆ )/

I wanted to go to Hanauma Bay with a different tour company than last time, but it seems that the two plans listed on Veltra are from the same tour company. There is no difference in the guide's content between the two plans (only differences in the included fees). I'm disappointed that the plan names are different but it's the same tour company.
The guide was friendly, but I wonder if it's just me who feels a bit frustrated by how Americanized it is...
There was someone who got seasick. Those who can't swim might feel scared as the waves can pull you in. It requires stamina since you'll be swimming for about an hour.

前回と違ったツアー会社でハナウマ湾に行きたかったのですが、ベルトラに掲載されている２つのプランは同じツアー会社のようです。２プランともガイド内容に差はありません(含まれる料金の違い)。プラン名が違うのに同じツアー会社でがっかり。。
ガイドの方は気さくな感じですが、アメリカナイズされすぎていて少しイライラしてしまうのは私だけなのか…。
波酔いしている方がいました。泳げない人は波に体をもっていかれて恐怖感を感じるかも？ １時間ほど泳ぐので体力いります。

I really enjoyed this snorkel trip. The catamaran and the crews were wonderful. I saw lots of fish and three giant turtles. The length of the trip and the price are just right. I would totally recommended this tour.

My son and his wife participated in a tour for the first time in Hawaii. As for us parents, it was our second time joining. Once again, we were very satisfied. I'm glad we invited our son and his wife. We plan to join this tour again next year as a group of four. The sandbar was amazing!

息子夫婦は、初めてハワイであり、初めてのツアー参加でした。親夫婦は、二度目の参加。今回も、大満足でした。息子夫婦を誘って良かったと思っている。来年も四人でこのツアーに参加するつもりである。サンドバーは、素晴らしー！

This was my second time in Hawaii, and I visited Lanikai Beach for the first time! The ocean was incredibly beautiful and the clarity was amazing. I also climbed to the Pillbox, and although it was very tiring, I was able to enjoy the best views! I had plenty of time, so I was able to go into the city as well, and it was a lot of fun!

ハワイ二回目で初めてラニカイビーチに行きました！海はとても綺麗で透明度がやばかったです。
それにピルボックスに登り、とても疲れましたが最高の景色を堪能できました！
時間もたっぷりあったので市内にも行けて、とても楽しかったです！

Almost all participants were Japanese. The guide was also Japanese and very friendly, which was great. They offered GoPro rentals, and if you have a camera, they will take pictures for you. Since it was our honeymoon, having someone take photos of the two of us was appreciated. However, it's natural that those who borrowed a GoPro were prioritized for photos. We didn't rent one, but they still approached us to take pictures.

I recommend checking the sandbar's appearance based on the tide and time. By the way, I couldn't make a reservation for the morning of the day when the sea level drops below zero a week in advance.

参加者はほぼ全員日本人でした。ガイドさんも日本人で気さくだった為良かったです。
ゴープロの貸し出しもありましたし、カメラを持ってれば写真を撮ってくれます、新婚旅行なので誰がが撮ってくれる2人の写真はありがたいです。ただ、当然ですがゴープロを借りた人の方が優遇して撮ってくれます。自分たちは借りてませんが普通に声を掛けてくれます。
サンドバーは、潮位と時間で姿が違う為調べる事をオススメします。ちなみに、海抜0を割る日の午前は1週間前で予約が取れませんでした。

I participated in this trip because I wanted to take my 5-year-old daughter to Kailua, where we went for our honeymoon! I was nervous until the pickup, but we safely boarded and headed to Kailua. There were changing rooms and lockers for valuables, so it was安心 for families with children. The staff were all friendly and kind. My daughter really warmed up and kept talking to Mieko (is that the right name?). I’m sorry for interrupting your work!

We headed to the beach at 9:30 and were able to relax until 3 PM with a lunch break in between. It was quite windy that day, which made things a bit challenging, but we had a really great time.

Next time, when my daughter can ride a bike, I’d like to go to Kailua Town.

Thank you to all the staff!

以前新婚旅行で行ったカアルアに、5歳の娘を連れて行きたくて参加させていただきました！
ピックアップまではドキドキしていましたが、無事に乗車しカアルアへ。
更衣室も、貴重品用のロッカーもあり、子連れでも安心です。
スタッフのみなさんもフレンドリー&親切でした。娘もすっかり打ち解けてしまい、みえこさん(名前あってます？)にずっと話しかけていました。お仕事のお邪魔してすいませんでした！

９時半にビーチへ向かい、ランチを挟んで３時までのんびり過ごすことができました。
当日はとても風が強くて少し大変でしたが、本当に楽しかったです。

次回は娘が自転車に乗れるようになったら、カイルアタウンに行きたいと思います。

スタッフのみなさま、ありがとうございました！

We participated during our honeymoon. Since neither of us speaks much English, having a Japanese guide was very helpful. Also, it was nice that the local staff spoke clearly, possibly because many Japanese people were participating.

As for the content, we were able to see turtles, beautiful corals, and colorful fish, which made us very satisfied.

However, it was unfortunate that the weather on the day was very cold due to strong winds and rain.

ハネムーン中に参加しました。
２人とも英語がほとんど出来ないので、日本語ガイドが付いているのは、大変助かりました。
また、多くの日本人が参加しているのもあってか、現地スタッフも分かり易く話してくれて良かったです。

内容としては、亀を見ることも出来ましたし、綺麗なサンゴ、色とりどりの魚達を見ることが出来大変満足しました。

ただ、当日の天気が風が強くて、雨も降ったりなど、非常に寒かったのが残念でした。

We had a great time. They were right on time. The boat was very clean. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the sea life. They knew what the the different fish were that we were seeing, we found some huge Turtles that swam with us. Then we just sailed on the boat for an hour or so. Was a great trip and I highly recommend it. This is not a BOOZE CRUZ. This is well done and professional!!

I participated in the morning session. I was picked up at the hotel. Most of the participants were honeymoon couples. Upon arriving at the port and heading to the sandbar by boat, we went turtle watching. There were so many sea turtles that I couldn't believe it!

After arriving at the sandbar, we took photos and went snorkeling. The sea was truly beautiful and mesmerizing. However, it was a bit cold since it was in the morning.

Afterward, we enjoyed sandwiches and snacks made by the tour guide on the boat. The light meal after coming out of the water tasted delicious. We arrived back at the hotel around 11:30. I was able to use my time meaningfully!

朝の部に参加しました。ホテルまで迎えにきてもらいました。参加者のほとんどがハネムーンのカップルでした。港に着いて船でサンドバーへ向かう途中、ウミガメウォッチング。こんなにたくさんいるのか！というほどたくさんのウミガメが見えました！
サンドバーに到着し、写真撮影やシュノーケリングをしました。海が本当に綺麗でうっとりしました。
ただ午前だったので少し寒かったです。
その後は船上で添乗員さんの作ってくれたサンドイッチとスナックをいただきました。海からあがったあとの軽食は美味しく感じました。
ホテルに着いたのは１１時半頃。有意義に時間が使えました！

I love dolphins and have swum with them in various places, but this was my first time with wild dolphins!!

Unlike the dolphins in captivity, I was nervous about whether I would actually see them in the wild, but the staff worked hard alongside us to find them, and I was able to see many dolphins up close!

Thanks to the dolphin-loving staff, it was truly a fun and happy experience.

イルカ大好きで、いろいろなところでイルカと泳いできましたが、野生のイルカは初めて！！

飼育されているイルカとは違い、野生なので逢えるかドキドキでしたが、スッタフも一緒になって一生懸命さがしてくださり、たくさんのイルカを間近で見られることができました！

イルカ好きのスタッフのみなさんのおかげで、本当に楽しくて幸せな時間でした。

The sandbar had beautiful weather, and I was able to take stunning photos. The snorkeling was satisfying with plenty of fish. I swam for the entire time, so much so that my legs hurt the next day; I was completely absorbed in it.

サンドバーは、お天気に恵まれ綺麗な写真がとれました。
シュノーケルは、魚が沢山いて満足。
時間いっぱい泳いだので、次の日は足が痛んだほど、夢中になれました。

An absolute must do. My wife did not want to go in, but through the reassurance of the guys she did and was happy she did. The crew was great. At first there is lots of anxiety and then it lessens. Swimming with those majestic animals is beyond words. It must be experience. Again thanks guys

This time, I signed up for a short course that included a light meal (sandwich and tea). I was excited from before arriving at the port, guided by the cheerful and energetic staff. They even helped us look for cute sea turtles while cruising... During the sandbar snorkeling, many staff members were there to watch over us properly... The ocean is truly beautiful. It might be a bit pricey since it's a place you can't visit on your own. The sandbar is natural, so depending on the time, it can be deep (laughs). However, it was a fun and reassuring tour that offered a different kind of enjoyment compared to Waikiki. Thank you very much.

今回は軽食付（サンドイッチと紅茶）の短いコースを申し込みました。
元気のいい明るいスタッフに案内されて港到着前からわくわくです。
クルーズしながらかわいいウミガメも探してくれて・・・
サンドバー・シュノーケリング時も多くのスタッフがきちんと見守ってくれて・・・
やっぱり海が美しいです。
個人で行けない場所なので少しお値段は高めかもしれません。
サンドバーは自然のものなので時間帯によっては深いです（笑）
でもワイキキとは違う楽しみ方が出来る安心の楽しいツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

Three years ago, I participated in Dolphin Junior High, and this time I joined Dolphin University. We encountered dolphins right after departing, and later we got incredibly close to dolphins and sea turtles, which was thrilling! We even took a two-shot photo with a sea turtle, making it the best day ever. I'm going to work hard and save money so I can definitely come back to Hawaii in two years!!!

3年前にイルカ中学に参加して今回は、イルカ大学に参加しました。出港してすぐにイルカと遭遇してその後もイルカ・ウミガメに大接近して手が届くような場面に大興奮です。ウミガメとの２ショット写真も撮っていただき最高の１日でした。２年後にまた参加できるように仕事を頑張って貯金して絶対にハワイに来るぞー！！！

I'm really glad I participated in this tour! The guide, Julie, was bright and cheerful, which made me feel at ease, and there were plenty of staff members, which was reassuring.

On the day of the tour, the weather was great, the water was clear, and I was able to snorkel and swim with many wild dolphins, fulfilling my childhood dream of "swimming with dolphins"! The baby dolphins were especially cute.

I also got to see four sea turtles, and I was really lucky to see a rare baby seal, one of only 250 in Hawaii! I was able to see many colorful fish up close, almost as if I was in an aquarium, and although it was a bit scary, I even encountered three sharks (*^▽^*).

In the end, we all danced the hula together; it was a fun and moving tour overall. Since the dolphins are wild, you can't always expect to see the same number, but it's a wonderful memory, so I highly recommend it! (^^)/

本当に参加してよかったツアーでした！
ガイドをしてくださったジュリーさんも明るく元気な方で、安心感が持てましたし、
スタッフさんの数も多くて心強かったです。
ツアー当日は、天気も良く、海の透明度も高くて、沢山の野生のイルカとシュノーケリングで一緒に泳ぐことができて、小さいころからの「イルカと一緒に泳ぐ」という夢を叶えることができました！
特にイルカの赤ちゃんが可愛かったです。
ウミガメも４匹見ることができましたし、ハワイに２５０頭しかいないアザラシの中でもさらに貴重な赤ちゃんを見ることができて本当にラッキーでした！
水族館の水槽の中で泳いでいるのかと思うくらいの、沢山のカラフルなお魚も近くで見れましたし、ちょっと怖かったですが、サメにも３頭会えました(*^▽^*)

最後はみんなでフラダンスを踊ったり、とにかく楽しくて感動のあるツアーでした。
イルカは野生なのでいつも同じ数出会えるわけではないそうで、
運もありますが、とても素敵な思い出になりますので、オススメです(^^)/

I was able to see sea turtles underwater while snorkeling, and it was so much fun! I thought the price was a bit high, though.

シュノーケルでは水中に海亀を見ることができ、とても楽しかったです！
少しお値段が高いかなと思いました。

Can't say enough about how awesome this was! Wish I could do it every day. Was quite nervous at first but once you get in the water it is so calming to just watch the sharks in their world. The Island View guys were great, gave us all the info we needed before getting in and answered all of our questions.

My only advice for the company is to give a bit more instruction on finding you at the harbor - all we really had was the name of the boat (which is outdated) and we can't exactly walk the whole place reading boat names. We found them eventually and all was well.

If you have the time, this is absolutely a must-do in Oahu. You won't regret it.

I signed up because I wanted to see the 360-degree sandy beach, and it was packed at the Kingdom Dive. Even though the water was shallow, it was about up to my hips, and a sea turtle came right up close! The staff were friendly and attentive—no complaints at all! The bus driver, Ken, also had some funny food stories. It was a great experience, thank you!

360度砂浜を見たくて申し込みましたが、キングダイドでみっちみち
浅くても足の付け根くらいでしたが、すぐそばまで海ガメが寄ってきました！スタッフもノリが良くて丁寧！文句なしです！
バスの運ちゃんケンさんのフードトークも面白かったです。良い体験しました、ありがとうございます。