All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I had heard from a colleague who went on a different day that it was very beautiful, but unfortunately, the day we went was cloudy. I had heard it would be very cold, so it was a good decision to bring warm clothing. The bus ride back was especially cold.

別の日に行った同僚からとても綺麗だと聞いていましたが、私たちが行った日は曇っていて残念でした。
とても寒いことは聞いていたので防寒着を持っていって正解でした。
帰りのバスが特に寒いです。

Skipper, photographer, and crew member were great and funny. Was a great experience and we were the first ones in the water so that was great.
Would highly recommend this tour.

The guys were excelllent, all very well run, and took us to see several beautiful turtles up close.

Sandbar. I was really looking forward to it! However, it was unfortunately rainy and cold in late March. I recommend bringing a jacket and a large towel. Nonetheless, the tour was really fun, I got to see sea turtles, and the food was delicious, so I was very satisfied. Next time, I want to go back on a sunny day!

サンドバー。とっても楽しみにしてました！ただ、三月後半でしたが生憎の雨で、寒かったー。上着や大きめバスタオルを持っていくことをお勧めします。ただ、ツアーはほんとに楽しくて、途中ウミガメもみれたし、ご飯も美味しく、大満足でした。次回は晴れた日にリベンジしたい！

It was cloudy, but the clarity of the sea was very evident. It was a beautiful ocean. The staff were always smiling and made an effort to entertain the guests. It was wonderful.

曇ってはいましたが、海の透明度はよく分かりました。とても綺麗な海でした。スタッフの皆さんは、ゲストを楽しませようと、ずっと笑顔の対応でした。素晴らしいです。

Since it was March, the water was still cold for snorkeling, and we didn't see many sea turtles, but we had plenty of free time at the sandbar. We were able to take photos with the instructor and play with a ball, fully enjoying our time at the sandbar. It was also great that we were served freshly made hamburgers on the boat. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

3月だったためシュノーケルにはまだ水が冷たかったり、ウミガメがあまり見れなかったりはしましたが、サンドバーでの自由時間が十分に確保されていて、インストラクターさんに写真を撮ってもらったり、ボールで遊んだりと、サンドバーを満喫することができました。船でできたてのハンバーガーを出していただいたのもとても良かったです。またハワイに行く時は是非参加したいです。

It's the same every year and boring.
This year it was cold, and the sea wasn't blue.
I couldn't see any turtles at all.

There were too many people.

毎年おなじでつまらない。
今年は寒く、海は青くなかった。
かめもまったくみれなかった。

人数多すぎる

I participate every year as usual. This time, the ship's anchor was malfunctioning, and we were stranded on the sea for nearly an hour.

It might be popular, but it’s gradually becoming boring... I won’t go anymore. It’s always the same.

毎年恒例のように参加。
今回は船のイカリが調子が悪く1時間近く海の上で立往生。

人気かもしれないがだんだんつまらなくなる・・・
もういかない。
いつもかわりばえしない。

I know it's just the luck of the draw and bad timing but 5 or 6 people got sick on our trip due to high waves. Maybe cancelling the trip would have been best because after all that, the provided meal was not at all appetizing. Yes we saw a couple green sea turtles, but it would have been much, much better without the fear of human projectile.

The couple who are instructors worked together seamlessly. First, they took photos after we arrived at Hanauma Bay, and then we chose our fins. We rented wetsuits to prevent scratches from the coral and because the seawater was cold, which turned out to be a great decision! Thanks to this, both my child and I were able to enjoy snorkeling comfortably. I absolutely recommend it for sunburn prevention as well.

Before entering the water, they explained how to use the mask and snorkel in a very easy-to-understand way, and after we got in, they taught us how to move, which allowed my 6-year-old son to enjoy himself without any issues. They also took many underwater photos, creating wonderful memories for us!

After swimming, they prepared snacks and water for us, and we were grateful for it as we were craving hydration and salt! I would love to participate again when we visit Hawaii! Thank you very much!

ご夫婦でインストラクターをされているとのことで、息のあったお二人が担当して下さいました。
まずハナウマ湾に到着してから写真を撮ってくださり、その後足ヒレを選びました。
海水が冷たいこと、珊瑚での擦り傷防止にウエットスーツをレンタルしましたが、これは大正解でした！
このお陰で親子共々快適にシュノーケリング出来たと思います。
日焼け防止の為にも絶対にオススメです。
水に入る前に、とても分かりやすくマスクとシュノーケルの使い方を説明していただき、水に入ってからも動き方を教えてくださったお陰で、6歳の息子も問題なく楽しむことができました。
また水中写真も沢山撮ってくださって、とても素敵な想い出になりました♪
泳ぎ終わったあと、スナックとお水を用意してくださっていて、水分&塩分を欲していた私たちはありがたくいただきました！
またハワイに行ったらぜひ参加させていただきたいです(^^)
ありがとうございました！

I participated in a dolphin tour with my mother. I thought Dolphin Junior High would be a hard tour with boats that make you seasick, like banana boats, but it was actually a double-decker ship. I didn't get seasick, and we got to meet Dolphin Sensei and Professor Turtle. The weather was great that day, and we received word right after departure that Dolphin Sensei was nearby. We quickly spotted them swimming around. The group of Dolphin Sensei was so cute, and I was really happy to see so many sea creatures. There were about five staff members, including a funny photographer. The staff were friendly, and I'm glad I participated in this tour. My mother had trouble using the snorkel and said she couldn't breathe in the water, so I think it would be reassuring for first-time snorkelers to receive detailed instructions before entering the ocean. Next time I go to Hawaii, I would like to participate in Dolphin University as well! The waters of Hawaii were truly beautiful.

母と一緒にイルカ中学のツアーに参加しました。イルカ中学はハードだとかバナナボートみたいな船酔いするボートで行くのだと思っていましたが、ボートではなく二階建ての船でした。船酔いもすることなく、イルカ先生、ウミガメ教授にも会えて、その日は天気も良く、出航からすぐにイルカ先生たちがいると連絡があり、あっちこっちと泳いでいるとすぐに会えました。初めてのイルカ先生の群、とっても可愛くて海の生き物にたくさん会えてよかったです。スタッフは５人ぐらいいて、一人カメラマンのおもしろい人もいました。スタッフのみなさんも気さくな方たちで、このツアーに参加してよかったです。母は、シュノーケルの使い方がわからず、海で息ができないと言っていたので、初めてシュノーケルをする人には、そういう細かいところまで教えてもらった方が安心して海に入れると思いました。また、ハワイに行った時は、次はイルカ大学にも参加してみたいです！！ハワイの海は本当に綺麗でした。

Maybe I was expecting too much. Since we went on a large bus and a big boat, there were a lot of people, and we had to line up for snorkeling, which made it difficult to move and we kept bumping into others. It was also disappointing that there weren't many fish; there were more at Waikiki Beach, haha. Snorkeling was hard because I didn't have fins, so it was tough to get around. Next time, I want to choose a different optional tour with a smaller group.

期待しすぎていたのかな。
大型バス、大型の船で行くので人が多くて、シュノーケリングも列で並んで進まないといけないし、人にぶつかるし、あまり魚がいないのも残念だった。ワイキキビーチの方が魚いた笑
シュノーケリングは足ヒレがないからなかなか進みずらかった。
今度は少人数での別のオプショナルツアーにしたいと思う。

Very experienced and friendly guides who were also very prepared with hot beverages and rain coats when it got cold and rainy. Showed us lots of sea life including turtles. Nice spread of snacks and drinks. Comfortable and clean boat. We enjoyed their conversation and everyone had a great time! We hope to do it again.

Entire family had a wonderful experience. The crew was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. Plenty of time to enjoy the Kaneohe Bay sandbar and snorkel around the coral reef. Saw sea turtles and hand fed fish at the reef. They spent time teaching people who had never snorkeled before. And they provided all sizes of equipment from kids to oversize adults. Simple lunch of cheeseburgers with all the fixings, chips, bbq beans and fruit was plenty. Price was as reasonable as any other tourist activity on the island but a lot more fun.

This time, it was my second enrollment, following two years ago. Last time I participated in Dolphin Middle School, and this time it was Dolphin University. After a long time, seeing the beautiful scenery of Hawaii and reuniting with Teacher Dolphin... I participated with great expectations, and just like last time, it was truly moving.

The blue sea and blue sky, and of course, Teacher Dolphin as always. It was really healing, made me happy, and was a wonderful time. The sensation of dolphins swimming right below me while I was swimming is a fantastic experience that always excites me when I think about it. I definitely want to experience that emotion again! Thank you to all the crew members who always welcome us with wonderful smiles! I will come to see you again! Mahalo!

今回は、2年前に引き続き2度目の入学でした。前回は【イルカ中学】そして今回は【イルカ大学】への参加でした。久しぶりのハワイの景色、そしてイルカ先生との再会・・・。期待に胸を膨らませての参加でしたが、前回同様【感動】の一言でした。

青い海と青い空、そして相変わらずのイルカ先生。本当に癒され、幸せになり素敵な時間でした。自分が泳いでいる真下をイルカが泳いでいくあの感覚は、思い出してもいつも興奮してしまうような素敵な経験です。ぜひまた、あの感動を味わいたいです！いつも素敵な笑顔で迎えてくださるクルーのみなさん！ありがとうございます！！また、逢いに行きます！mahalo!

Did this one second day into the trip and it did not disappoint. Had a fantastic time and will definitely do it again when we come back next year !!!

I chose this plan because I had children with me, but there were so many people that it took a long time to get into the water, to board the boat, and for the snorkeling instructions. In total, we spent about 15 minutes actually in the water.

We snorkeled just a little off the sandbar, forming a long line with a large group, which made it difficult to move freely. The visibility underwater wasn't great, possibly due to the clouds, and because there were so many people, we quickly received an announcement to return to the boat, which ended the experience in about 5 minutes.

Since I usually do skin diving, I felt that this was not really at the level of snorkeling.

The point where we saw a turtle had good visibility and looked interesting, but we could only see it from the boat.

With a large number of participants and many people who seemed unfamiliar with the sea, those who usually enter the water themselves might find the waiting time too long and unsatisfying.

The boat was clean, large, and comfortable. There were also several types of drinks available during the trip.

子供がいたのでこのプランにしましたが、人数が多くて海に入るまでに
時間がかかり、船に上がるのにも時間がかかり、シュノーケルの説明にも
時間がかかりと、実際海に入っている時間はトータル15分くらいでした。

シュノーケルはサンドバーからほんの少しそれたところへ、大人数で列を
なして進み、自由に動けないのと曇りのせいか海中の透明度もよくなく、
また人数が多いせいか、すぐに船にもどってくださーいというアナウンスが
あり、5分程度で終わりました。
普段スキンダイビングをしているため、こちらはシュノーケルとはいえない
レベルの内容でした。

途中亀を見たポイントは透明度も高くて面白そうでしたが、これは船から見るのみ。

ツアー人数も多く、海に慣れていない人も多い様だったので
普段自分で海に入る人には、待機時間が長すぎて物足りないかもしれません。

船は綺麗で大きく、快適でした。
途中でもらえる飲み物も何種類もあります。

It was a tour to swim with dolphins, but unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins. However, they took us far to search for them, which is not a usual route, and they entertained us with dances, so we didn't feel bored at all.

During snorkeling, we got to see a sea turtle! Although we couldn't swim together, we were able to see dolphins up close, which is a rare sight.

For me, the highlight was that the captain let me sit in the driver's seat; I was truly happy to have such a precious experience! ❤️

On the way back, since we couldn't swim with the dolphins, they gave us a half-price voucher and shared a video taken with a drone, showing the staff's wonderful consideration. Thank you very much!

イルカと泳ぐツアーでしたが、残念ながらイルカと会えなかったんです。でもいつもは行かない遠いところまで探しに行ってくれたり、ダンスをして楽しませてくれたりと退屈せずに過ごせました。
シュノーケリングでは、ウミガメさんに会えました！そして、一緒に泳ぐことはできないけれど、滅多に見れないイルカを間近でも見れました。
わたしにとっては何より、船長さんが操縦席に座らせてくれたこと、こんな貴重な体験ができるなんて本当に幸せでした！❤️

帰りのバスでは、イルカと泳げなかったので半額になるバウチャーをくれたり、ドローンで撮影した動画をくれたりと本当にスタッフさんの気配りが素敵でした。
ありがとうございました！

The tour was accompanied by the principal, and everyone, including the staff and the photographer, was very pleasant, making it enjoyable. It was lucky to see a pod of dolphins and turtles, but being able to see seals as well made it the best snorkeling experience.

学園長さんも同行のツアーでしたらスタッフの方もカメラマンもみな感じの良い人達で楽しめました。
イルカの群もカメも見れたのはラッキーでしたが、さらにアザラシまで見れて最高のシュノーケリング体験になりました。

Saw whales, multiple sea turtles, eels & got to pet an octopus! Great trip.. will do again on next trip!

Thank you for being part of our memory making. It was an amazing experience. Your crew was extremely attentive and going out of their way to make our experience a pleasant one. We will certainly use your services again whenever we get the opportunity. Thank you

The tour was well-organized, and having a Japanese guide made me feel very reassured. We arrived at the sandbar about an hour after low tide, so the water was knee-deep, but instead, we were able to borrow snorkeling gear on-site and practice snorkeling before the main event. After that, we boarded the boat and moved to the snorkeling spot (the reef) to enjoy the actual snorkeling, but the time went by so quickly that I wished we could have stayed longer. Some lucky people were able to swim with sea turtles at both the sandbar and the snorkeling spot. Since the bus ride back was cold, I recommend changing clothes in the restroom (there are no changing rooms).

きちんとしたツアーで、かつ日本人のガイドさんもいたので、とても安心感がありました。
サンドバーは干潮から一時間後に到着したため、膝下ほどの潮の高さでしたが、代わりにその場でシュノーケリング道具を借りて、本番の前にシュノーケリングの練習ができました。
その後、船に乗りシュノーケリングスポット(リーフ)に移動して、本番のシュノーケリングを楽しみましたが、シュノーケリング時間があっという間で、もっといたかったです。
運が良い人は、サンドバーとシュノーケリングスポットと両方でウミガメと一緒に泳げたそうです。
帰りのバスが寒いので、トイレで着替えることをおすすめします(更衣室はありません)

This was so fun. To top it off at the end we got to see 30+ dolphin.

There were a lot of dolphins, but the sea was in a bad mood and a bit murky. I was lucky to be able to watch a whale spouting in the distance. It's a shame that interactions with dolphins seem to be restricted now. After all, Hawaii is definitely about the marine life!

イルカがいっぱいでしたが、海の機嫌が悪く、少々濁っていました。
遠くの方に、潮を吹いているクジラまでウオッチングできでラッキーでした。
イルカとの触れ合いも規制されてしまうそうで、残念です。
やはりハワイは、マリンかなー

The trip was EXTREMELY fun but if i had to change one thing, it would have been to actually swim with the turtles instead if just seeing them. Other than that the food was fresh, crew was funny, and it really is worth every penny!

I came to Hawaii for the first time and was enjoying myself in Waikiki. Then I participated in a tour at Dolphin School and felt like I encountered what I was looking for in Hawaii. Waikiki is also a lot of fun, but for those who want to see the true face of Hawaii, I definitely recommend participating.

私は初めてハワイに来て、ワイキキで楽しんでいました。それからイルカ中学のツアーに参加して私がハワイに求めていた事に出会った気がしました。ワイキキもとても楽しいですが、本当のハワイの姿を見てみたいと思った方は是非参加する事を推めます。

The tour was enjoyable for a wide range of ages, from children to seniors. The snorkeling was disappointing as it wasn't a free experience; we had to swim in a line. Other than that, the friendly atmosphere created by the crew made it a very enjoyable time. Although it was early March and we were blessed with great weather, the water was quite cold, so I felt that some preparation for the cold was necessary.

ツアーの内容としてはお子様からご年配まで幅広く楽しめるものでした。
シュノーケリングは自由に楽しめるものではなく、並んで泳ぐ期待外れなものでした。
それ以外はクルーのフレンドリーな雰囲気でとても楽しく過ごす事が出来ました。
3月上旬でしたが、絶好の天候に恵まれたにも関わらず海の中はかなり寒かったので、寒さ対策が必要と感じました。

The colors of the sea were truly beautiful, with green in the shallow areas and a deep blue in the deeper parts.

At the place where we got off the boat, the water level was up to my waist, but it became shallower as we approached the sandbar, eventually reaching about knee height.

There were many participants, and we went out to sea on a two-tiered boat. Each group on the boat had a chance to snorkel while the other group enjoyed light snacks. The snacks included hot dogs and fruits, which were plentiful and delicious.

Since there was a family that was anxious about swimming, we lined up last for snorkeling. Because we were behind everyone, we heard someone in the distance say, "There’s a turtle!" but we couldn’t do anything about it. By the time we returned to the boat, there were people playing with floaties and boards around us, as well as others resting on the boat. I wasn’t sure if the free time was set for each boat, so I just rested for a while, but before I knew it, it was time to depart in about 10 minutes. It was disappointing not to have any time to play. If you want to play after snorkeling, it might be better to swim at the front of the group.

It seemed that we were the only group that didn’t see a turtle, and the captain, knowing this, kindly circled around a bit before returning to shore. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the turtle, but I appreciated the thoughtfulness. On the way back, I handed the tip I had prepared to the captain.

During this time of year, the sun is strong, but the water temperature is quite low, so I recommend wearing a rash guard or a hoodie while swimming.

浅いところはグリーン、深くなっているところは濃いブルーと、海の色が本当に綺麗でした。

船を下りた場所では腰まであった水位がサンドバーに近づくほど低くなっていき、一番低くて膝くらいになりました。

参加人数が多く2層の船で沖に出ました。船ごとのグループで、1グループがシュノーケリングの間、もう1グループが軽食をとりました。
軽食はホットドッグやフルーツなど十分な量があり、美味しかったです。

シュノーケリングは、泳ぎに不安な家族がいたので一番最後に並びました。
皆より遅れていたので、遠くで「亀がいるよー」と聞こえましたがどうにも出来ず…。
船に戻った頃には、周りで浮き輪やボードで遊んでいる人と、船で休んでいる人がいました。
船ごとに自由時間が決まっているのかな？と、よくわからなかったのでひとまず休んでいたら、10分程で出発する時間になってしまいました。
遊ぶ時間が無かったのが残念です。シュノーケリング後に遊びたい方は先頭の方で泳いだ方がいいかもしれませんね。

グループで我々だけが亀を見れなかったらしく、それを知った船長さんが陸に戻るまでに少し付近を回ってくださいました。
残念ながら亀の姿は見れませんでしたが、気遣いが嬉しかったです。
帰りには用意していたチップを船長さんにお渡ししました。

この時期、日差しは強いですが水温が結構低いので、ラッシュガードやパーカを着て泳ぐことをお勧めします。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy. The weather had been nice until the day before, but it started raining at night, and even after getting on the shuttle bus, the mountains ahead were covered in clouds and the roads were wet. Once on the boat, I felt a chill. However, during the sea turtle watching, I was able to see them up close multiple times, and I even encountered a family of manta rays, which is a rare sight. If only the weather had been nice, it would have been perfect... (The next day was clear.)

あいにくの曇天。
前日までは天気が良かったのに、夜からの雨で、迎えのバスに乗ってからも前方の山には雲がかかり道路は濡れている。船に乗ってからは、寒さを感じるほど。
でも、ウミガメウォッチングでは、間近で何度も見ることができたし、めったに見られないマンタの家族にも会えた。
これで天気が良かったら、最高だったのに…（翌日は、快晴でした)

I was able to see dolphins swimming nearby.

Whether you encounter a pod of dolphins depends on luck that day, but within just 10 minutes of going out to sea, we spotted a group! I immediately jumped in and swam for over an hour. That day, there were many dolphins swimming around, and I was able to see them up close multiple times.

The dolphins gracefully swimming right at my feet were beautiful and adorable. When I said "Aloha!" in a high voice underwater, they responded with squeaks. Some dolphins even showcased their skills by jumping out of the water and spinning around, and I fell in love with these gentle and playful creatures.

I wore my phone in a waterproof case around my neck while entering the water, so I was able to take photos and videos. The videos are fun to watch later, and if they turn out well, you can take screenshots, so I recommend it. The guide took photos with a special camera, and after the tour, you can purchase the data, so if you want beautiful pictures, I think it's a good idea to have the guide take plenty for you.

After watching the dolphins, we had lunch on the boat and went back into the sea. That day, I was able to see a sea turtle swimming for a brief moment. I also saw beautiful fish and got to ride on a canoe and a surfboard. I thought it was a great deal since you can do so many things in one tour.

I was anxious because my English is not very good, but there was a Japanese guide, and all the other crew members were cheerful and fun, so it was fine.

However, the sea in February was cold, and the weather wasn't great, so I rented a wetsuit before getting on the boat. Also, since I hadn't properly swum in over 10 years and was snorkeling for the first time, snorkeling for over an hour was quite challenging for me. I had to swim to where the dolphins were myself, and if I fell behind, I wouldn't be able to see them, so I was desperately trying to keep up with the guide, which took a lot of energy. Since I usually don't exercise at all, it was a good workout!

It was tough, but it was a very enjoyable tour and will be a great memory of Hawaii, so I highly recommend it!

近くで泳ぐイルカの姿を見ることができました。

イルカの群れに出会えるかはその日の運次第･･･ということでしたが、海に出て10分もかからずイルカの群れを発見！
すぐに海に飛び込み、1時間以上海を泳ぎ続けました。
この日はイルカの群れがたくさん泳いでおり、何度も近くで見ることができました。

自分の足元で優雅に泳ぐイルカ達はとても綺麗で可愛かったです。
海の中で「アロハ～」と高い声で言うとキューキュー鳴いて反応してくれました。
水面から飛んでクルクル回る技を披露してくれるイルカもいて、優しくてサービス精神旺盛なイルカが大好きになりました。

防水ケースに入れた携帯を首にかけて海に入ったので、写真や動画を撮ることもできました。
動画は後で見ても楽しいし、綺麗に撮れたらスクショもできるのでオススメです。
ガイドさんが専用カメラで写真を撮ってくれて、ツアー終了後データを購入することもできるので綺麗な写真が欲しい方はガイドさんにいっぱい撮ってもらうといいと思います。

イルカ達を見たあとは船上で昼食を食べ、再び海へ。
この日は一瞬ですが、泳いでいるウミガメを見ることができました。
他にも綺麗なお魚を見たり、カヌーやサーフボードに乗ったり。
いろんなことが1度のツアーでできるのでお得だなと思いました。

英語が全然ダメなので不安でしたが、日本人のガイドの方がいるし、他のクルーも皆さん陽気で楽しい方ばかりなので大丈夫でした。

ただ、2月の海は寒く天気も良くなかったので船に乗る前にウェットスーツをレンタルしました。
あと、10年以上まともに泳いでいない、シュノーケリング初めての自分にとっては1時間以上続けてのシュノーケリングは結構大変でした。
イルカの群れのいる場所に向かって自分で泳がないといけず、出遅れるとイルカを見ることができないのでガイドさんについていくのに必死でかなり体力使いました。
普段全く運動しないのでいい運動になりました！

大変でしたが、とても楽しいツアーでハワイのいい思い出になるのでオススメです！