All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Staying in Waikiki
There was a bus transfer service, which was very helpful. ⭐️
I was concerned about managing valuables during the reservation stage, but since there were only Japanese people, I felt at ease. ⭐️
It takes about 50 minutes from Waikiki to the port, which was just enough time for a little nap. ⭐️
The sandbar is close to the port, so there’s no worry about seasickness. ⭐️
We saw turtles, landed on the sandbar, and then went snorkeling, and returning by noon was fantastic. ⭐️
I was able to make good use of the afternoon as well, so overall, it was a very satisfying tour!

ワイキキ泊
バスで送迎があり、手厚い⭐️
予約の段階で貴重品の管理を気にしたが、日本人しかいなかったので、心配なかった⭐️
ワイキキから港まで50分で、少し寝るに丁度よく⭐️
港からサンドバーが近いので、船酔いの心配はない⭐️
カメを見て、サンドバーに降り立ち、その後シュノーケリングもして、帰着まで12時なのは最高⭐️
午後の時間も有効に使えたので、全体を通して大満足できるツアーでした！

Last year during snorkeling at Sandbar, I didn't encounter any honu, but this time with the underwater scooter, I was able to see multiple honu and was very satisfied with the photos and videos taken.

昨年のサンドバーでのシュノーケリング時はホヌに会えませんでしたが今回の水中スクーターでは複数のホヌに会え、写真、ビデオも撮ってもらえて大変満足しました

I came to Hawaii on my honeymoon with my beloved husband. There was something I wanted to do when I came to Hawaii: meet dolphins! The dolphin school was so much fun from start to finish. I was able to see wild sea turtles up close, and I also saw a mother and baby whale, but what made me the happiest was swimming with a large group of dolphins!!

I was moved by seeing the dolphins rubbing their bellies together and their courtship behavior live, and how many dolphins came right up to me, as well as their sounds. Everything was so touching.

When I felt the waves rolling on the west coast view from the sea in Hawaii, I kept thinking, "Hawaii is the best!!!" I was really relieved that our guide, Julie, spoke Japanese. During the bus ride, we enjoyed talking about famous spots in Hawaii and the characteristics of marine animals, including dolphins, without getting bored. The explanations for snorkeling were also easy to understand and reassuring.

The photos of the dolphins and us taken by Mike were really beautiful, and I keep looking back at them, remembering the sea of Hawaii. I had the best honeymoon of my life.

I am grateful to the dolphin school! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to enroll in the dolphin school once more♪

私は今回、愛する旦那さんとハネムーンでハワイに来ました。ハワイに来たら、したかったことがあります。それは、イルカに会うことです！イルカ中学の授業は、最初から最後まですごく楽しかったです。野生のウミガメを近くで見ることが出来たし、クジラの親子も見ることが出来たし、何よりもイルカの大群と一緒に泳げたことがとても嬉しかったです！！
イルカ達がお腹を擦り合わせ、求愛行動を生で見たこと、何匹ものイルカが目の前まで来てくれたこと、イルカの声。すべてに感動しました。
ハワイの海から見た西海岸の景色、高い波のうねりを感じたときに、ずっとこう思いました。ハワイ最高！！！
ガイドのジュリーさんが日本語通じる方で凄く安心しました。行きのバスの中ではハワイの有名なスポットや、イルカを含む海の動物たちの特徴など、話は飽きることなく移動中も楽しめました。シュノーケリングをするにあたっての説明なども、わかりやすく安心しました。
マイクさんの撮って頂いたイルカや私たちの写真も凄くキレイで、何度も見返してはハワイの海を思い出します。人生で最高のハネムーンを過ごすことが出来ました
イルカ中学校には感謝しています！次回またハワイに行く機会があれば、イルカ中学校にもう一度入学したいです♪

We woke up early and participated as a family. My 7-year-old son and my wife were moved to see dolphins for the first time. It was my son's first time in the deep sea, and since I was a beginner with a life jacket, I was very grateful for the assistance of the instructor who stayed by my side. Thank you very much.

It was cold when we entered the sea, so it was a good decision to rent a wetsuit, which was available for a fee. The spam onigiri during the first break was delicious. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii.

I look forward to it again next time.

早起きして家族で参加しました。7歳の息子と奥さんは初めてイルカを見て感動してました。
息子は海の深い所は初めてだったし私は、かなづちでライフジャケット着て初の海だったので、インストラクターの方に側に付いていただいて大変助かりました、ありがとうございました。
海に入ると寒かったのでウエットスーツは有料ですが借りて正解でした。１回目の休憩時のスパムおにぎりは、美味しかったです。又、ハワイに行って機会があったら参加したいと思います
その時は、また宜しくお願い致します。

The Japanese staff were friendly, and I had a very smooth experience. Hanauma Bay is mysteriously beautiful! I was lucky to encounter a sea turtle by chance.

日本人スタッフの方も気さくで、非常にスムーズな体験が出来ました。
ハナウマ湾神秘的にキレイです！
偶然ウミガメにも出会えてラッキーでした◎

It was really cold. I would think twice about doing this during this time of year. When we arrived at the sandbar and got into the water, I was shocked by the coldness and chill as the water reached up to my face (I'm 155 cm tall). The sandbar itself wasn't too cold since it was shallow, but you need to be careful when returning to the boat as you have to pass through deeper areas again. While wrapped in beach towels, everyone was shivering quite a bit. However, we got to see sea turtles, and their cuteness made me take some photos! This lifted my spirits a little! The hamburger for lunch was tasty, but it was just too cold and there were too many people, so I couldn't eat slowly.

Finally, for snorkeling. I didn't go into the water due to the cold, but a few people stayed on the boat like me. About half of the group mustered the courage to go into the water, while the rest eagerly jumped in. My friend bravely went in and said it was like a scene from an aquarium. The water was warm, but! The men coming out of the water were also shivering. They do provide warm drinks, but a single paper cup doesn't warm you up enough... For those participating during this time, you absolutely need two beach towels and a thick outer layer that you can wear over your swimsuit!

Lastly, be careful about where you sit on the boat. The bench in the middle front (where people stop when coming out of the water, at the top of the stairs) is also where the equipment is placed. During lunch, people line up in front of that bench. You put your bags under the bench, but the bottom is already wet, and it gets even wetter from above! Plus, more and more people keep coming out of the water, so you can't sit comfortably. I wish they had kept that area clear from the start. It was cold, my belongings got wet, I couldn't eat lunch slowly, and there was nowhere to sit. I would have appreciated a bit more consideration.

とにかく寒かったです。この時期の催行は、ちょっと考えもの。サンドバーにつき、海に入るのですが、船から降りた瞬間は、顔付近まで水があり(身長155センチ)、あまりの冷たさと寒さに驚きました。サンドバーは、浅くそれほど寒くはなかったですが、船に戻るときまた、深い部分を通るので注意が必要。バスタオルを巻きながら、皆さん結構ガタガタ震えてました。しかし、海ガメが見られ、余りの可愛さにシャッターを押しました！この時は、少しテンションが上がりました‼昼食のハンバーガーも美味しくはありましたが、とにかく寒いのと、人が多く、ゆっくり食べられなかったです。最後に、シュノーケル。私は、寒さのため海には入りませんでしたが、私のように船に残られるかた少し。勇気を出し海に行く方半分くらい。残りの方は、率先して行かれてました。私の友達は、勇気を出し行きました。水族館のような光景が広がっていたそうです。そして、海の中はあたたかいとのこと。しかし！海からあがる人、男性の方もガタガタ震えてました。温かい飲み物も提供されますが、とても紙コップ一杯ではあたたまらず……。この時期参加されるかた、バスタオル2枚、水着の上から羽織れる厚手の服が絶対必要です！
それと最後に、船に乗り座る位置に注意を。前の真ん中(海からあがる時、階段あがって正面にある)のベンチは、海からあがった人が一旦立ち止まる場でもあり、使った道具の置き場になります。ランチ時には、そのベンチ前に人が並び。ベンチの下に荷物を入れるのですが、底は既に濡れており、更に上からも濡れます！しかも、どんどん海からあがってくるので落ち着いて座れません。できれば、最初から空けるようにしておいてほしかったです。寒く、荷物も濡れ、昼食もゆっくり食べられず、居場所もなく。ちょっと配慮がほしかったです。

The day before our participation, it was unusually rainy all day in Hawaii. Even though I woke up early on the day of the event, it was still raining and dark, and I found myself slightly regretting signing up as I headed to the meeting point at 6 AM.

I thought I would sleep in the car on the way, but our guide, Chinatsu, mentioned that while some might want to sleep, we would need to prepare to jump into the ocean as soon as we arrived, so she would keep us awake with conversation until we got there! I realized that it would indeed be dangerous to jump into the ocean half-asleep, so I stayed awake.

Once we set sail, the boat rocked quite a bit, but thanks to the motion sickness medication we took, we managed to avoid feeling nauseous throughout the trip.

After putting on our wetsuits and snorkeling gear, we got ready to jump in at any moment, and the boat started searching for dolphins. When the male guide spotted them, we jumped into the water like sea monkeys. I thought it might be impossible to jump in suddenly, but once I did it once, I quickly got used to it. There were also children and elderly people jumping in.

And then! Dolphins! We saw about 20 of them in a pod, though not a huge group. I was deeply moved when I heard their squeaking sounds underwater. After returning to the boat once, we dove in again and were able to see dolphins two more times.

Still buzzing with excitement, we moved to the snorkeling point where we saw sea turtles and fish. After a while, many people returned to the boat, and I thought it was over, but we were told we could still stay in the water, so I happily snorkeled and even tried stand-up paddleboarding. There were only a few boards, so we had to take turns, and I regrettably couldn't stand up in the short time we had. We enjoyed snorkeling until the very last moment.

When we returned to the boat, the captain served homemade hamburgers, snacks, and juice, which we devoured since we were starving. However, nearly half of the group felt groggy and took their food to go.

Many people spent the latter part of the tour observing from the boat, so it felt like a bit of physical stamina was required for the tour. However, even someone like me, who doesn't exercise at all in Japan, was able to enjoy it, so I think it's within a manageable range for anyone.

This time, the atmosphere created by our guide Chinatsu and my 35 classmates was great, and I had a lot of fun. But I still have an insatiable desire to see even more dolphins! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I will definitely participate again!

参加前日はハワイでは珍しく一日中雨模様。当日もがんばって早起きしたのに雨だし暗いし、申し込んだことを少し後悔しながら6時に集合場所へ向かいました。

行きの車で寝よう。なんて思っていましたがガイドのチナツさんが寝たい方もいると思うけど、着いたらすぐ海へ入る準備をするから、なるべく目を覚ましてもらえるように着くまで話しますよ！と言われ、たしかに寝ぼけたまま海へ入るのは危険だな～と思い寝ずに行きました。

出港すると、けっこう激しく揺れましたが、私たちは酔い止めを飲んだおかげか、最後まで酔わずに過ごせました。

ウエットスーツを着てシュノーケルの道具を身につけ、いつでも飛び込める準備をしたら、イルカを探して船は走り回ります。そしてガイドの男性がみつけてくれると、海猿ばりにどんどん海に飛び込みます。急に飛び込むなんてムリかも...と思っていましたが一度やってしまうとすぐに慣れました。お子さんや年配の方も飛び込んでいました。

すると！イルカ！いました！大群という程ではなかったですが、群れで20頭くらい見られました。そしてイルカのキューキューという鳴き声が水中で聞こえ、とても感動しました。その後一度船に戻り、再びダイブし2回イルカを見ることができました。

興奮冷めやらぬまま、シュノーケリングポイントへ移動し今度は海ガメや魚を見ました。少ししたら、多くの方が船に戻っていたので、もう終わりなのか...と思ったら、まだ海にいて大丈夫ですよ～と言われ、ウキウキでシュノーケリングしたり、スタンドアップパドルにも挑戦しました。板の数が少ないので交代制で、短い時間では立つことはできず悔しいまま終わりました。その後もギリギリまでシュノーケリングを満喫しました。

船に戻ると船長お手製のハンバーガーや、スナック、ジュースが配られ腹ペコの私たちは完食しました。ですが半分近い方がグロッキーで、食べ物はお持ち帰りされていました。


多くの方が後半は船から見学していたので、ツアーの内容的に少し体力がいるかなという感じがします。ですが日本で全く運動していない私でも充分楽しめたので、気負わず参加できる範囲ではないでしょうか...。

今回はガイドのチナツさんや、35名のクラスメイトの皆さんの雰囲気がよく、とても楽しむことができました。でも、もっともっと多くのイルカを見たい！という欲が帰国した今でも収まりません。次にハワイに行く機会があればまた必ず参加します！

There were a lot of participants on the tour! Most of them were Japanese, but there were also people from various other countries, which made it fun! The Angel's Sea was truly beautiful! It was very cold, but the clear, endless stunning scenery was amazing! The hamburger for lunch was delicious, and I was satisfied to see sea turtles! There was plenty of time for the final snorkeling session; it was cold at first, but as I got used to it, I was able to see corals and fish, and search for sea turtles, making for a fulfilling time! The guide was wonderful too!

ツアー参加者がとても多かったです！日本人がほとんどでしたが、ほかにもいろいろな国から参加されていたので、たのしかったです☆天使の海、ホントにキレイでした！とっても寒かったけど、透き通ったどこまでも続くとってもステキな景色でした！ランチのハンバーガーも美味しく、ウミガメも見れて満足です！最後のシュノーケルも時間がたっぷりあり、はじめは寒かったのですが、慣れてくるとサンゴと魚をみたり、ウミガメをさがしたり、充実した時間を過ごせました！ガイドさんもステキでした！

Hawaii is expensive let's be honest. This is a great trip for the money. We had a group of 15 from age 3-65. It was an amazing adventure for all. When we finished snorkeling, the boat ride around diamond head with cocktails and great music was perfect. Thank you to our Captain Ryan and crew for a laidback barefoot excursion. We will definitely do it again.

I had the experience of swimming with dolphins twice on the Big Island. This time, we were blessed with good weather and sea conditions, and it was amazing to swim with a pod of dolphins in the relatively shallow, bright waters.

Thanks to the dolphins staying in one place and accompanying us, we didn't have to chase them around, which helped us conserve our energy. I really felt lucky. If I had to mention something... I wasn't a big fan of the super sweet juice in the pouch pack that was served for lunch. I would have preferred regular drinks like tea or coffee.

イルカと泳ぐツアーは、ハワイ島で２回経験していました。
今回、お天気・海のコンディションにも恵まれ、比較的浅瀬の日の差す明るめの海の中でイルカの群れと泳げたので最高でした。

イルカの群れも私達に付き合ってくれるように同じ場所にずっと留まるようにいてくれたお陰で、イルカの群れを追いかけ何度も乗船・ダイブということがなく体力も温存出来て、本当にラッキーでした。
しいて言えば・・・ランチで頂けるパウチパックの激甘ジュースがちょっと苦手でした。
お茶かコーヒーなど普通の飲み物が欲しかったです。

Great service. You normally have to get to Bay early. Parking is very limited. We overslept. We were able to make reservation and catch shuttle to Bay. They did all possible to fit us in with 2 -3 hours notice. There are 4 pickups a day in Waikiki. They have all gear you need on the shuttle or you can bring your own. Beautiful place

We departed from the harbor about an hour west of Waikiki. Once we set sail, we all participated in a ceremony to call the dolphins. Fortunately, there was already a pod of dolphins nearby, so we were able to jump into the water and see them up close without having to search for them. Although we were wearing wetsuits and life jackets, the dolphins swam close to us. During snorkeling time at the turtle spot, we were also allowed to try stand-up paddleboarding and sea kayaking. There were two Japanese staff members and the rest were foreigners, but everyone was friendly and cheerful. On the way back, we spotted a whale nearby! We were lucky to see it spyhopping and coming up to the surface for a breath.

ワイキキから1時間ほど西へ行った港から出港します。
出港したらイルカを呼ぶセレモニーをみんなでやります。
すると幸運にももう近くにイルカの群れがいたので、探すまでもなくすぐに海に入ってイルカを間近に見ることができました。
ウェットスーツにライフジャケットをつけているので、潜っていくことはできませんが、イルカの方が近くを泳いでくれました。
カメのいるところでスノーケリングタイムにはスタンダップパドルやシーカヤックもやらせてもらえます。
スタッフさんは2人は日本人、その他は外国人でしたが、みんなフレンドリーで明るいです。
帰りの途上、近くにクジラがいました！スパイホッピングしているところや、息継ぎをしに水面へ上がってきたところを見ることができ、ラッキーでした。

The meeting place had a slight delay with the bus, but since it was almost full, I thought it couldn't be helped as we headed to the location! (I even received a call the day before asking if I wanted to change to an afternoon bus because it was full.)

The shuttle bus arrived at our hotel in Waikiki, and we set off early in the morning! The female Japanese guide on the bus was talking non-stop throughout the journey, and while it seemed tough for her, I appreciated her effort to keep us entertained. Initially, I thought her demeanor might be a bit intimidating, but on the water, it turned out to be just right. She really brought everyone together and made it enjoyable!

In December, it can be cold in Hawaii! So, I was recommended to wear a wetsuit, which cost $10 in cash. Even when it's sunny, the water temperature can be chilly, so it's definitely better to be warm and enjoy it slowly!

As for the dolphins, I heard that they had searched for two hours the day before, so I was wondering how it would go... but we encountered them in just about five minutes! However, we couldn't get too close...

Since we found them so quickly, the captain decided to look for them again, and after another five minutes in the water, we faced the dolphins at close range! The dolphins jumped several times, and everyone was moved by the experience.

We then changed locations to see sea turtles. I spotted about three or four swimming around, and there was even a baby sea turtle at the surface, looking incredibly cute!

After that, we enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, ate hamburgers made by the captain, danced the hula, and the crew was cheerful, making for a fun cruising experience!

They took good care of anyone who got seasick or injured. That said, it's best to keep in mind that you should take responsibility for yourself!

The photos were about 600 for around $60. We couldn't afford them, but I heard the photographer was very skilled. I was happy to receive a group photo as a complimentary service. This cruising experience was incredibly fun and became the best memory of our honeymoon!

集合場所にちょっとバスは遅れてましたが、ほぼ満員だったため、しょうがないかなーと思いながら、現地へ！（前日に満員だから午後の便に変えませんか？と電話があったぐらい）

ワイキキのホテルに送迎バスが着き、朝早くから出発！
バスでは日本語ガイドの女性も道中ずっとしゃべりっぱなしで大変そうでしたが、私たちを楽しませるために一所懸命になってくれてるんだなーと好感が持てました。
最初は威圧的かも…と思った雰囲気も、海上ではそれがちょうど良いぐらい。
皆を引っ張って盛り上げてくれて楽しめました！

12月はハワイでも寒い！とのことで、ウェットスーツをお勧めされました。10ドル現金払いでした。やっぱり水温は晴れてても寒くあったほうが絶対ゆっくり楽しめます！

肝心のイルカですが、前日に二時間探したっていう話も聞いて、どうなるんだろう…と思ってましたが、なんと5分ほどで会えました！
でもあんまり近寄れず…

あんまり早く会えたんで、船長ももう一回探してみようということで、またまた5分ほどで海に飛び込み、今度は至近距離でイルカと対面！
イルカはジャンプを何度もしてくれ、全員が感動していました。

場所を変えて今度は海ガメ。
3,4匹泳いでるのが見えました。赤ちゃん海ガメも水面にいて、とてもかわいい表情まで！

その後はスタンドアップパドルを楽しんだり、船長の作ってくれたハンバーガーを食べたり、フラダンスを踊ったり、クルーの皆さんも陽気で楽しいクルージングでした！

酔ってしまったり、ケガをしてしまった人がいてもしっかりケアをしてくれてました。
とは言え、基本は自己責任と思っておいたほうが良いです！

写真は約600枚で60ドルぐらいでした。私たちは予算的に手が出なかったのですが、カメラマンがとてもいい腕の人らしいです。
集合写真はサービスでもらえたので嬉しかったです。
今回のクルージングはとても楽しく、新婚旅行の一番の思い出になりました！

I participated with my 4-year-old child. We woke up early to catch the first bus.

After about a 40-minute bus ride, we boarded the boat. On the bus, we listened to explanations, took our own snacks and motion sickness medication, and some of us even slept. Motion sickness medication is a must since the boat sways!!!

When we spotted a pod of dolphins, we jumped from the boat and swam to where the dolphins were. It was thrilling to see the dolphins come close! Since my daughter is only 4 years old, she couldn't join me in the water, but she enjoyed watching the dolphins from the boat. It seemed like she had a great time.

It seems that soon she won't be able to swim with the dolphins anymore, so I recommend participating while you can.

After that, we enjoyed snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. We saw many fish and sea turtles. My daughter also swam with a floatie here.

On the way back, we had fun doing hula dancing and eating hamburgers. The staff prioritized safety and took great care of everyone, which made it easy to participate with peace of mind.

On the return bus, there was a photo data sale. Since these were photos I couldn't take myself, I was glad I bought them. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii! Thank you so much to all the staff.

4歳の子連れで参加しました。
朝一の便で、早起き頑張りました。

バスで40分位移動してから、船に乗ります。
バスの中では説明を聞き、持参した軽食や酔い止めを飲んだり、睡眠したりします。船が揺れるので酔い止め、必須です！！！

イルカの群れを見つけたら、船から飛び込みイルカの場所まで泳ぎます。イルカが近くに来たりして感動しました！
娘は4歳でしたのでここでは一緒に海に入れませんが、船の上でイルカを見てました。とても楽しめたみたいです。

もうすぐイルカと一緒に泳げなくなるみたいですので、今のうちに参加をオススメします。

その後、シュノーケルやカヤック、スタンドアップパドルをして各自楽しみます。たくさんの魚やウミガメ見れました〜
ここでは娘も一緒に浮き輪をつけて泳ぎました。

帰りにフラダンスをしたり、ハンバーガーを食べたりして楽しい時間でした^_^スタッフの方も、安全第一で皆んなをお世話して下さり、安心して参加できました。

帰りのバスでは写真のデータ販売がありました。自分では撮れない写真ばかりですので、買ってよかったです。
どれも大満足な内容のツアーです。
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです♡スタッフの皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。

crew was competent and friendly. it was an easy boat ride to turtle canyon. crew kept close eye on snorkelers for swimmer safety and protection of turtles. I saw the crew actually pick up plastic bag debris drifting by the site (left by someone else) to prevent the turtles from ingesting it. That's my kind of tour operators!!! After snorkeling, Holokai set sail and we had a fantastic wind powered ride. it was great. I will use them again, and I will recommend them to my friends for when the come to Waikiki.

Dan and Chienko were amazing! We went out into the bay at three levels of experience, my wife who had never snorkeled is now hooked! The photos taken were great, the tour lasted just the right amount of time, and these cousins were super awesome to talk to and chill with.

I think it's probably one of the nicer spots in the ocean around Oahu. There were quite a few corals, the sandy areas were clean, and there were plenty of turtles, so I had a decent time. The food was good, considering it's America. The staff were friendly, which was nice. The singing uncle also added to the good atmosphere.

Ultimately, it all depends on the weather. Unfortunately, it was cold, and it rained the night before, making the water murky. I would recommend visiting during a time other than winter.

おそらくオアフ島の中の海の中でではきれいな方だと思う。サンゴもまあまああったし砂地は綺麗だし亀もたくさんいてそれなりには楽しめた。食事もアメリカだと思えば美味しいほう。スタッフも親切でよかった。歌のおじさんも雰囲気が良かった。
結局全てはお天気次第。残念ながら寒かったし前夜に雨が降って海は濁っていた。せっかくなら冬以外の時期をおすすめします。

I had a great time with the lively staff. I participated alone, but I was very satisfied. I was fortunate enough to swim with sea turtles and dolphins, and I was extremely happy about it.

ノリのいいスタッフの方々と一緒に。１人参加でしたが、大満足。ウミガメやイルカと一緒に泳ぐ幸運にも恵まれて大満足でした。

I participated in the sandbar this time!
To put it simply, I was very moved!
Experiencing nature up close is truly beautiful!
Standing in the middle of the ocean was a very precious experience!
Just being on the beach is beautiful, but with the clear sea and the sparkling blue sky, standing in the middle of the ocean made both the sky and sea feel vast, and the clouds felt really close!
There was also a Japanese guide, and some people were so good at swimming that it gave me a sense of security.
The bus guide on the way was very cheerful and made us laugh, which was entertaining.
The Japanese female guide on the boat also made us laugh and took commemorative photos for us.
The bus guide sang "Last Christmas" while playing the guitar on the neighboring boat, and listening to the music while eating freshly made hamburgers in the middle of the vast ocean was the best!!
If there are extras, you can also get double burgers or refills.
We even got to see a sea turtle swimming by, and my husband really enjoyed snorkeling!
It’s said that you can see an astonishing number of fish and coral! I was so moved!! (I couldn’t do it because I’m not good with deep water, but I still had fun! The sandbar is shallow, so I could go in!)
I’m saying that I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii!
However, it gets cold on the boat after getting in the water, so a windbreaker would be good, and having a waterproof camera, even a simple one, might make it even more enjoyable!
If you’re hesitating, it might be a good idea to participate! There are things you won’t understand until you experience them.

今回サンドバーに参加させて頂きました！
結論から言うと、とても感動しました！
生で体感する大自然は本当に美しいんだなと思いました！
海のど真ん中に立つのはとても貴重な体験でした！
ただビーチに居るだけでも美しいのに、あの透明の海に、キラキラのブルーの空、海の真ん中に立つと空も海も広く、雲も本当に近く感じました！
そして、日本人のガイドさんも居て、とても同じ人間とは思えないほど泳ぎの上手い方もいて安心感もありました。
そして、行きのバスガイドさんもとても陽気で笑わせてくれて面白かったです。
船に乗ってからの日本人の女性ガイドさんも笑わせてくれ、記念写真も撮って頂きました。
バスガイドさんが、隣りの船でラストクリスマスなどを弾き語りで歌ってくれて、広い海の真ん中で焼き立てのハンバーガーを食べながら弾き語りを聞くのは最高でした！！
余っていれば、ダブルバーガーやおかわりをさせて貰える事も。
海亀のチラッと泳いでいる所も見れましたし、シュノーケリングも主人はとても楽しんでいました！
本当に驚く程お魚や珊瑚が見れるそうですよ！感動していました！！（私は深い所は苦手なので出来ませんでしたが、それでも楽しめました！サンドバーは浅いので入れました！）
またハワイに行ったら絶対参加したい！と言っている程です！
ただ海に入った後船の上が寒いのでウィンドブレーカーを、それと簡単な物でも防水カメラなどもあると、より楽しめるかもしれません！
迷っている方は参加してみると良いかもしれません！
体験してみないと分からない事はありますからね。

A traditional 10-day trip for two girls, meeting and parting at the same place. This time, we met in Honolulu and went to the Big Island, then returned to Honolulu.
"The Angel's Sea Sandbar!" The name itself is so feminine! We were able to see sea turtles popping their heads out and swimming several times from the boat. We walked on the transparent emerald green sandbar and snorkeled where the sea turned a dark green, swimming with the fish. The guide explained the safety instructions thoroughly, so we felt secure while snorkeling.
The guide and the captain were funny people, and we had a great time filled with laughter.

恒例の現地集合現地解散１０日間の女子2人旅。今回はホノルルで待ち合わせをしてハワイ島へ行きその後ホノルルに。
「天使の海サンドバー！」ネーミングからして女子力高い！ウミガメが頭を出している所や泳いでいる所をボートから何回も見る事が出来ました。透き通るエメラルドグリーンのサンドバーを歩き、ダークグリーンに海の色が変わった所でのシュノーケリングで魚と一緒に泳いだり。ガイドさんが注意事項をしっかりと説明してくれたので安心してシュノーケリングできました。
ガイドさんや船長さんが面白い人で笑いが絶えず楽しい時間でした。

Although it was drizzling and the water temperature was low, the staff were all cheerful and kind, which made me feel the essence of Hawaii! The sandbar had water up to my waist, but it wasn't a concern due to the seasonal conditions. In fact, I felt more connected to the strange sensation of being able to stand in such deep water. We also saw many sea turtles. The hamburger was simple but very delicious. One piece of advice: depending on the season, it can be cold after getting out of the water while still wet, so it's good to have a change of clothes and a bath towel. There are no changing rooms, so you change while wrapped in a bath towel. We brought a bath towel with a rubber loop at the top, which I think was a good choice. (Some people without a change of clothes looked like they were shivering and feeling unwell.) I would love to participate again on a sunny day!

小雨が舞い、水温も低くあまり良いコンディションではありませんでしたが、スタッフさんは皆元気よく優しくて、ハワイらしさを感じられました！サンドバーも、腰までつかる水位でしたが、季節の問題なので気にならず。むしろ、こんなに沖で、足がつく不思議な感覚をより実感できた気がします。ウミガメさんもたくさん見れました。ハンバーガーも、シンプルでとても美味しかったです。アドバイスがあるとすれば、季節によっては海から上がって濡れたままだと寒いので、着替えとバスタオルがあると良いです。更衣室はないので、バスタオルを巻いて着替える感じです。私たちは、上部がゴムで輪っかになったバスタオルを持参しました。正解だったと思います。（着替えがない方の中には震えて具合が悪そうな方もいました）
また晴天の際に参加したいです！

I participated in a tour to swim with dolphins for the first time in Hawaii. Despite it being early in the morning, they provided a proper wake-up call at the hotel, confirmed the pickup time and location, and explained that renting a wetsuit would incur an additional cost due to the low water temperature in winter, advising us to bring cash or a credit card for that purpose. This left a very good impression on me.

The bus that picked us up was not a van, but a proper large bus with a very clean interior, which reassured me before the tour even began. On the way to the harbor, they provided detailed explanations about the swimming techniques we needed to follow to meet wild dolphins, allowing us to participate in the tour without any anxiety.

Upon arriving at the harbor, we put on our wetsuits and boarded the boat, setting off to meet the wild dolphins! Onboard, there was a tour guide who spoke Japanese, a professional photographer, a lifeguard who was also a hula dancer, and the captain. Everyone was cheerful and entertained us by playing music and dancing, making the time on the boat enjoyable as we headed to the dolphin spot.

When the captain anchored the boat at the dolphin location, we finally got to swim with the wild dolphins! The crew guided us to where the dolphins were, and when we dove in, we were amazed to see dozens of dolphins swimming gracefully so close that we could almost reach out and touch them. It was my first time seeing wild dolphins up close, and I was truly moved!

After the dolphins swam away from where we were, we returned to the boat and headed to a spot for snorkeling! We had about 40 minutes of free time, and we could either snorkel or use the paddleboards and kayaks that the crew provided. My husband and I enjoyed snorkeling, and while watching tropical fish, we spotted a sea turtle that the crew had mentioned we might be lucky enough to see! The sea turtle swam gracefully close enough that we could almost reach out to it, which was incredible!

When we returned to the boat, the crew had grilled Hawaiian cheeseburgers waiting for us, and we enjoyed them while watching a hula dance performance. Surrounded by the beautiful nature of mountains and the sea, having met dolphins and sea turtles, and enjoying lunch while watching hula dancing on the boat made for a luxurious tour experience. I was very satisfied, and above all, the kind and cheerful staff made the tour even more enjoyable. It was truly a tour worth participating in! If you want to swim with dolphins when you visit Oahu, I highly recommend "Dolphin & You"!

今回ハワイで初めてイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加しました。
早朝にも関わらず、ホテルにきちんとモーニングコールをしてきて下さり、ピックアップ時間や場所の最終確認、そして冬でかなり水温が低い事からウェットスーツをレンタルする場合にはお金が掛かるので、借りる場合はその分の現金もしくはクレジットカードを持参した方がいい旨なども事前に説明して下さったことからとても好印象を受けました。
迎えに来たバスはバンではなく、きちんとした大きなバスで内装もとても綺麗でツアーが始まる前から安心しました。
バスで港に向かうまでの間に野生のイルカに会う上で守らなければならない海の中での泳ぎ方等についても詳しく説明して下さり、不安なくツアーに参加できました。
港に着いて、ウェットスーツなどを着用してから船に乗り込みいよいよ野生のイルカに会いに出発！
船上には日本語ができるツアーガイド、プロのカメラマン、プロのライフセーバー兼フラダンサー、キャプテンがいたのですがとにかく皆さん陽気で私達を楽しませてくれる為に音楽を掛けてダンスをしたりしてくれたり、イルカに会えるスポットに行くまでの間退屈することなく船上で楽しい時間を過ごせました。
キャプテンがイルカがいるスポットに船を停泊させて、いよいよ野生のイルカと泳ぎに海へ！
クルーがイルカのいるところまで泳いで案内してくれて潜ってみると手を伸ばせば届くのでは⁉︎という近さで何十頭ものイルカが優雅に泳いでおり、人生で初めて野生のイルカを間近で肉眼で見る事ができ、ほんとに感動しました！
イルカの群れが私達がいた箇所を離れていってから船の上に戻り、次はシュノーケリングを楽しめるスポットへ！
こちらでは40分程の自由時間をもらえて、シュノーケリングをするもよし！
クルーの方がパドルボートとカヤックも用意してくれるのでこちらをやるもよし！
私と夫はシュノーケリングを楽しみ、熱帯魚を見ていたらクルーの方が「ラッキーだと海亀に会えるかも！」と言っていた海亀を発見！
海亀も手を伸ばせば届くのでは⁉︎というぐらい近くを優雅に泳いでくれて感動しました！
船上に帰るとクルーがハワイアンチーズバーガーをグリル機で焼いて待っていてくれて、フラダンサーの踊りを鑑賞しながらチーズバーガーを頬張りました。
周りを見れば大自然の山と海！
イルカや海亀にも会えて、船上でフラダンスを見ながらのランチ！贅沢なツアー内容に大満足ですし、何より親切で明るいスタッフの方々がツアーを更に盛り上げて下さり本当に参加した価値のあったツアーでした！
オアフ島に行った際にイルカと泳ぎたいなら『Dolphin&you』オススメです！

The staff were very friendly, and I was able to have a great time throughout. I encountered a pod of dolphins several times, and during snorkeling, I was able to see a sea turtle up close, even touching it.

スタッフの方はとても親切で終始楽しく過ごすことができました。
イルカの群れにも数回遭遇でき、またシュノーケル時はウミガメを触れるくらいの近さで見ることができました。

I participated because the low tide at the sandbar matched my travel schedule. The water depth was about calf-deep, which I thought was great. After walking on the sandbar and taking photos, those who wanted to went snorkeling. Unlike snorkeling in areas close to the shore, it was a bit of a unique experience.

サンドバーの干潮時期と旅行日程が合ったので参加しました。
水深は、ふくらはぎ程度でしたので良かったと思います。
サンドバーの上を歩いて写真撮影等をした後で、希望者のみシュノーケリングをしました。
岸に近い場所でのシュノーケリングとは違い、ちょっと変わった体験ができました。

The visibility was good, and the waves were calm. Additionally, it seemed like we had great conditions as we spotted dolphins right after departing. However, I only saw them swimming during the first dive, and I just caught a glimpse of two in the distance. During the second dive, I didn’t see them swimming at all; I only saw them flying above the surface in the distance.

So, I can say I did see dolphins, and I thought, "It can't be helped. I'll try again someday." But when I looked at the photos I purchased, there were so many dolphins swimming... I felt down realizing that some people got to see such wonderful dolphin sightings that day while I did not. I’m good at swimming and thought I was desperately searching with my face in the water, but perhaps it was just a matter of timing...

I wanted to try again since I didn’t get to see them, but the third dive was in an area with sea turtles and tropical fish. I was happy to see the sea turtles, but I wanted to swim with the dolphins, so I wished I could have tried again at a different spot. It seemed there were others who reported not seeing them during the second dive as well...

I want to achieve my dream of swimming with dolphins, so I would like to go back to Hawaii, but next time I want to join a tour that focuses solely on dolphins.

透明度もよく、波も余りたっておらず、
さらに出港後すぐにイルカを発見という好条件だったようですが、
泳いでる姿を見れたのは1回目のみ、2頭を遠くにみただけでした。
2回目のダイブは泳いでる姿はみれず、水面を飛んでる？姿を遠くにみただけ。

イルカが見れたかといえば見れたので
「仕方ない。またいつかリベンジしよう」と思ってましたが
購入した写真をみるとたくさんのイルカが泳いている姿・・・
あの日こんなにも素晴らしいイルカの姿を見れた人と見入れない人がいるのかと落ち込みました。
泳ぎも得意ですし、海に顔をつけ必死に探しまわったつもりですが、
タイミングなのでしょうか・・・

見れないので再チャレンジしたかったけど、
3回目はウミガメや熱帯魚のエリアでした。
ウミガメは嬉しかったけど、イルカと泳ぎたかったので別のスポットで再チャレンジさせてもらいたかったです。
2回目見れないと申告した方もいたようですし・・・

イルカと泳ぐ夢を達成したいのでまたハワイに行きたいですが、
次回はイルカだけのツアーに参加したいと思いました。

I participated with great expectations, having gone to bed early the night before and being fully prepared, knowing that I could go snorkeling while watching wild dolphins. We boarded the dolphin-numbered bus and traveled for about an hour to the port, where the guide was very entertaining. Listening to their stories made the time fly, and we arrived at the port in no time. It was mentioned in advance on the bus, but I think wearing a wetsuit is essential. Everyone in the group was wearing one. Once we entered the water and returned to the boat, it was quite cold even with the wetsuit on. There were several sizes of wetsuits available, and they asked for our preferences in advance, so it fit perfectly.

Upon arriving at the port, I first went to the restroom, then put on my wetsuit and boarded the boat. Once we were out at sea, we were able to see a seal first. There was just one, but it was very cute. Then, we finally reached the dolphin point. I was deeply moved to see a pod of dolphins right in front of me. There were probably around 100 of them, surrounding us on all sides. Among the dolphins, there were also baby dolphins.

That wasn't all. We moved to another point and were able to see sea turtles as well. On the way back to the port after snorkeling, the spam onigiri served on the boat was very delicious. I wanted to eat another one. The guide had said in advance, "Dolphin school is strict, so make sure to keep up," but it was not like that at all; the atmosphere was enjoyable throughout, and I had a valuable experience that became the highlight of my trip to Hawaii.

野生のイルカを見ながらシュノーケリングができるとあって、大きな期待を胸に前日は早めに就寝し準備万端で参加させていただきました。イルカナンバーのバスに乗り込み港まで約1時間移動するのですが、ガイドさんがとても面白い方で、話を楽しく聞いているとあっという間に港に到着しました。バスの中で事前に案内されていましたがウエットスーツは必須だと思います。参加者全員着用していました。海に入りボートに戻るとウエットスーツを着ていても相当寒かったです。ウエットスーツは幾つかサイズがあり事前に希望を聞いて用意してくれるのでジャストフィットです。
港に着くとまずトイレに行き、その後ウエットスーツを着て船に乗り込みます。
海に出てから、最初にアザラシを見ることができました。一頭でしたがとてもかわいかったです。そして、いよいよイルカポイントです。イルカの群れを目の前で見ることができとても感動しました。たぶん、100頭はいたと思います。前後左右イルカだらけです。イルカの群れの中には赤ちゃんイルカもいました。
それだけではありません。別のポイントに移動しウミガメも見ることができました。
シュノーケリングが終了し港に戻る途中、ボートで出されたスパムおにぎりはとてもおいしかったです。もう一つ食べたかった。
事前にガイドさんが「イルカ中学はスパルタなのでちゃんとついて来てね」と言ってましたが、特にそんなこともなく終始楽しい雰囲気で貴重な経験ができ大満足で今回のハワイ旅行の一番の思い出になりました。

I participated with my mother, who is in her 60s and cannot swim. She was worried about whether it would be okay since she can't swim, but as long as you don't snorkel, it's not a problem at all. You can wait on the boat or play in shallow areas. However, when getting off the boat, it is quite deep, so I think it might be surprising at first. After that, it's shallow, so as long as you pay attention when getting off, I don't think there will be any issues.

Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and rainy, which was disappointing, but the cruise staff were very nice. When you see a turtle, they will point out the direction, saying something like "Turtle at 3 o'clock!" I would like to try again on a sunny day.

泳げない60代の母親と2人で参加しました。泳げないので大丈夫か母親が心配していましたが、シュノーケルをしなければ、全然問題ないです。船で待つこともできますし、浅いところで遊ぶこともできます。ただ、船から降りるときはとても深いので、最初びっくりすると思います。その先は浅いので、降りるときだけ注意していれば問題ないと思います。
お天気があいにく曇りと雨で残念でしたが、クルーズのスタッフの方もとてもいいかたでした。亀が見えると、かめー3時とか亀がいる方向を教えてくれますよ♪お天気がいいときに再チャレンジしたいです。

We had an amazing time on our Dolphin tour. Staff were friendly and knowledgable. Loved that it was a small group, and we were able to swim with the Spinner Dolphins and Sea turtles. Also lucky enough to see Bottle Nose Dolphins and Humpback whales too. Only downside was getting a bit sea sick. The staff looked after my phone while I fed the fish and took a great selfie

My wife and I went to this adventure hoping to have a great time and see some fish here and there while snorkeling but these guys got us a great tour and we saw a ton of fish near the coral reef where they took us. The staff is super friendly and fun plus. The food was right on point and we loved they even gave us some hot chocolate after the swim to warm us up a bit.
Jenner and the captain are super friendly, I would love to go back and see them again when I go back to Hawaii.

It's been about a month since I returned from Hawaii, and it has become my best memory. The instructor and the couple in my group were very friendly and it was a lot of fun! I encountered fish, turtles, and eels, and I even got some beautiful photos taken! The downloaded photos turned out really well, and I've been showing them off to everyone since I got back. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to participate again, and I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you for everything!

ハワイから帰ってきて約１ケ月経ちましたが、一番の思い出になっています。
インストラクターの方も、一緒のグループのご夫妻もとても気さくで楽しかったです！魚も亀にもウツボにも出会え、しかも綺麗な写真も撮っていただきました！
ダウンロードした写真は本当に綺麗に撮れており、帰ってからみんなに見せて自慢しています。
また機会あれば是非参加したいと思いますし、皆さんにおすすめしたいです。
いろいろありがとうございました！