All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I participated at the end of November. Despite the unfortunate weather, it became a fun memory. I attended with my 2-year-old daughter, and I am truly, truly grateful for the kindness of the staff. The lunch hamburger was delicious, and I was also happy to have a warm drink after snorkeling. We even saw sea turtles! I made a wish too, haha. I want to participate again!! Hawaii is the best!

11月末に参加させて頂きました。あいにくの天候でしたが、楽しい思い出になりました。2歳の娘との、
参加でしたが、スタッフの方々のお心遣いに本当に本当に感謝です。ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったですしシュノーケルの後の温かい飲み物も嬉しかったです♡
海ガメも見れました♡お願い事もしました笑
また参加したいです！！ハワイ最高です♡♡

I participated in a sandbar tour. The weather was bad, but I was able to enjoy the sandbar and snorkeling. Also, the BBQ hamburger for lunch was delicious.

サンドバーツアーに参加しました。天気が悪かったですが、サンドーバーやシュノーケルを満喫できました。また、ランチのBBQハンバーガーが美味しかったです。

The team was absolute pro, and knew how to take care of us.
Would definitely recommend them to all my friends.

The tour was quite cold due to the cloudy weather. Everyone on the tour was Japanese. There was one Japanese guide and a few locals from Hawaii. The Japanese guide mainly led the tour. During the sea turtle watching, we were able to see several sea turtles. After the photo session at the sandbar, we went snorkeling. It was cold! (laughs) Since we were snorkeling in a large group, honestly, we couldn't see anything due to the sand. I had imagined beautiful fish and coral, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. A light meal of sandwiches and chips, along with warm drinks, was also provided. I hope to go on a nice weather day next time!

曇りだったため、とても寒い中でのツアーになりました。ツアーは全員日本人。ガイドさんはひとり日本人で、あと数名ハワイの方がいました。主に日本人ガイドが案内をしてくれます。ウミガメウォッチングでは、何匹ものウミガメがみれました。サンドバーでの写真撮影時間を終え、スノーケルへ。寒かった！（笑）多くの人数で連なってスノーケルするので、正直砂ぼこりでなにも見えませんでした。綺麗な魚と珊瑚を想像していましたが、残念。軽食はサンドイッチとチップス、温かい飲み物も用意されていました。今度は天気のいい日に行けたらいいなー！

Fantastic trip! Great staff. Will be doing it again next time we visit!

Our accommodation was at Hilton Hawaiian Village, but the pickup was at Ilikai Hotel (meeting at 9 AM). I was surprised to find that the pickup vehicle was a large bus instead of a van. I understood why the meeting point was in front of Ilikai Hotel, as it must be difficult to enter the narrow pickup area at Hilton. After that, we stopped at several hotels, and by the time we headed to the port, the bus was almost full. We arrived at the port in about an hour. After that, we took a boat to the sandbar. Since it wasn't low tide, even in shallow areas, the water depth was up to my knees, but the scenery was beautiful. We then had lunch with hamburgers topped with grilled patties on the boat, moved to a spot where sea turtles frequently appear for turtle watching from the boat, and then went to a large coral reef for snorkeling. Here, we were able to see many fish and turtles. However, I think the coral and sea in Ishigaki Island, where I go diving every year, might be prettier (though it probably depends on the day's conditions). After returning to the port, we switched to a bus and went back to the hotel (we returned to the hotel around 3 PM). When we got off the boat, the Japanese guide asked for a tip, which made me wonder if it wasn't included in the tour fee. There are tours on Veltra that include tips, so it might be a good idea for everyone to check.

宿泊先がヒルトンハワイアンビレッジでしたが、ピックアップはイリカイホテルでした。（9時に集合）迎えの車をワゴン車だと思っていたら、大型バスでびっくり。ヒルトンの狭い送迎場所に入りにくいのだろうなと、集合場所がイリカイホテル前だったことを納得しました。その後、数ヵ所のホテルに寄り、港に向かう時にはバスがほぼ満席になっていました。港には1時間程度で到着。その後、船でサンドバーへ。サンドバーは、干潮でなかったため、膝程度まで浅いところでも水深がありましたが、きれいな景色が広がっていました。その後、船上で焼き上げたパテをのせたハンバーガーの昼食、ウミガメがよく出没するポイントに移動して船上からのウミガメ見学、大きなサンゴ礁に移動してシュノーケルを行いました。ここでは、たくさんの魚や亀を見ることができました。ただ、毎年ダイビングに行く石垣島のほうが珊瑚や海はきれいかな。（その日のコンディションにもよるのでしょうが）その後、港にもどり、バスに乗り換え、ホテルに戻りました。（ホテルに戻ったのが15時くらい）船を降りるときに、日本人のガイドにチップを求められた時は、ツアー料金に含まれていないの？と疑問が沸いて来ましたので、同じveltraのツアーでチップ込のツアーもあったりしますので、皆さん確認はされたほうがいいかもしれません。

I made a reservation for a "Cruise & Sea" experience to help my husband, who has never been to Hawaii, fall in love with it. The weather was quite changeable, but during lunch and the timing at the sandbar, it cleared up beautifully, and it felt wonderful. We even saw sea turtles!

I didn't go snorkeling; instead, I relaxed on the boat, enjoying the scenery and reading, which was also nice. My husband was enjoying the beautiful views on the Angel's Sea Cruise as well!

When we went from the boat to the sandbar, we had to swim a little in the water, and I thought it would have been better if we could have just stepped onto the sand directly. (I guess it might not be possible because it's a large boat.)

ハワイは行ったことがないという主人に、ハワイを大好きになってもらいたくて、「クルーズ・海」で、ハワイを堪能してもらいたくて、予約しました。
天候はコロコロと変動がありましたが、ランチ、サンドバーのタイミングには、ぱーっと晴れて、とても気持ちが良かったです。ウミガメも見れました！
私は、シュノーケリングはせずに、船の上でのんびり景色をみたり、読書をしたりして、過ごしましたが、それもまた良かったです。
主人も、きれいだねと、天使の海クルーズを堪能していました！
船からサンドバーに行く時に、海の中を少し泳いでいかないといけなかっったので、そのまま砂の上に降りれたらもっとよかったなぁって思います。（大きな船なので無理なのかと思いますが。）

Exploring the sandbar was easy when the seabed was sandy, but when we got closer to the rocky areas, it was painful on the soles of our feet, and everyone let out little screams. However, wandering underwater was fun. I can't swim at all, and while I didn't snorkel, the participants who dove were all excited about the beautiful sea. It's a shame I couldn't see it! But for those who couldn't dive (like me and a grandmother with small children), we were able to take a sightseeing tour around the area on a motorboat. The crew only spoke English, but chatting with them was enjoyable. The Japanese-speaking guide was also interesting, and the meal exceeded my expectations. Those who dove seemed to get hungry, as they even went back for seconds. Next time, I hope to be able to swim a bit better and challenge myself to try snorkeling again.

サンドバーの散策は砂場状の海底の時は未だ歩きやすいのですが、岩に近い海底面の時は足裏が痛くて皆んなチョット悲鳴をあげたり、海中の散策が面白かったです。全く泳げないのですが、シュノーケリングの時はしませんでしたが、潜った参加者の方々は皆さん楽しいんで綺麗な海の様子に興奮気味でした。見れなくて残念！でも、潜れない人(私と小さいお子様連れのおばあさん)には、モータボートで周りを観光させてくださいました。英語しか喋れないクルーでしたが、お喋りがたのしかったです。日本語でのガイドさんんもおもしろく、食事も結構期待以上の内容でした。潜った人達はやはりお腹が空くのかお代わりまでしていましたよ。次回は少し泳げるようになって、シュノーケリングにチャレンジできるよう、又利用しようと思います。

We wanted to do something fun while my dad was visiting for his and my daughter's birthday. Great trip! The guys were funny and knowledgeable. We saw dolphin right as we sat out on the trip. Snorkeling spot was great and clear blue seas. We hope to do it again!

In December, the weather was nice, but there was a bit of a chilly impression from the start. Once we boarded the boat and set off, we encountered wild dolphins early on, and we all got into the sea to wait for the dolphins to come closer. After a while, we were thrilled to see the dolphins jumping and spinning in the air nearby! However, it seems that usually, the dolphins come quite close, so timing is important. The seawater was cold, and as someone who is sensitive to the cold, I ended up sitting out for a bit, but I was satisfied to see the wild dolphins up close! Also, personally, the staff were very cheerful and made the atmosphere lively, so just being there was enjoyable! There was also a professional hula dancer, and doing hula dance together at the end was a valuable experience. However, although it was advertised as a boat BBQ, what was served was a hamburger, which raised some questions (the hamburger itself was delicious, though). Overall, it was an experience that you can't have in Japan, so I recommend it! For those sensitive to the cold, even in Hawaii, the seawater in December was chilly, so participating in a warmer season would allow for maximum enjoyment.

12月ということで、天気は良かったのですが、少し肌寒い印象が最初からありました。
船に乗って出発すると、早い段階で野生のイルカに出会うことが出来、みんなで海に入り、イルカが近づいてくるのを待ちました。
しばらくすると近くでイルカ達がジャンプしたり、空中でくるくると回っている様子を見られて感激しました！
ただ、普段だと、かなり間近までイルカが近づいてきてくれることもあるようで、タイミングがあるみたいですね。
海水が冷たく、冷え性の私はこの辺りでダウンしてしましたが、野生のイルカを近くで見ることが出来、満足です！
あと、個人的にはスタッフの方がとっても陽気に場を盛り上げてくれたので、その場にいるだけで楽しめました！プロのフラダンサーさんもいて、最後にみんなでフラダンスをしたのも貴重な体験です。
ただ、船上BBQ付とのことでしたが、提供されたのはハンバーガーだったので、これは疑問です（ハンバーガー自体は美味しかったですよ）
総合的には、日本では出来ない体験が出来たので、オススメです！
冷え性の方はハワイとはいえ１２月の海水は寒かったので、温かいシーズンに参加すると、目一杯楽しめると思います。

We encountered dolphins right after we set off. Once we entered the water, we came across a huge number of dolphins swimming so close that we could almost reach out and touch them. The last time I participated, the visibility wasn't very good, and while there were dolphins, I couldn't see them clearly. This time, there were so many dolphins, and the visibility was great, so I was very satisfied. The second snorkeling spot had few corals and fish, making it a bit underwhelming for snorkeling.

However, since the main attraction was the dolphins, I was overall very satisfied. The staff was very friendly, and since I had children with me, they were great at engaging with them. It was a very enjoyable tour! I would love to participate again.

出発してすぐにイルカに出会えました。海に入るとすごい数のイルカの群れに何度も遭遇して、手が届きそうなぐらい近くを泳いでいました。前回参加したときは透明度があまりよくなく、イルカがいたのですがあまりはっきり見れなかったのですが、今回は数もすごかったし透明度もよく大満足でした。2か所めのポイントはサンゴも魚も少なく、シュノーケルするには微妙な感じでした。
でもメインがイルカなので総合的に大満足です。スタッフもとてもフレンドリーで、子供連れだったのですが、よく子供の相手もしてくれました。とても楽しいツアーでした!!また参加したいです。

This year, the rainy season started early, so the water level at the sandbar was higher, which was a bit disappointing! We were able to see sea turtles, but it really depended on the weather. Since the staff member was Japanese, I felt at ease and was able to participate in the tour.

今年は、雨季が早かったため、サンドバーの海水の高さも高く少し残念でした‼︎
海亀も観れましたが、天気次第かなって感じでしたo(TωT)o
スタッフのお姉さんが日本人だったので、安心して、ツアーには参加できました☆

I'm glad the guide was energetic. The sandwich didn't look appetizing, but it was delicious. I was lucky to see sea turtles swimming. It was raining when we departed, but it was sunny when we arrived. I was lucky.

ガイドが元気で良かった。サンドイッチは、見た目は美味しそうに見えなかったが、美味しかった。海亀が泳いでいるのが、見えた。運が良い。出発する時は、☔️だったが、着いた時は、☀️ていた。運が良い。

I participated for the first time at the strong recommendation of a junior colleague. I was lucky with the weather, but the water temperature was surprisingly low, not quite what you would expect from a southern island's sea. The water level at the sandbar was about knee-deep, so it didn't feel like a floating island. My wife, who participated last year, mentioned that the water level was up to her waist, so perhaps this year was still better.

For lunch, it wasn't the BBQ I had imagined; instead, they served hamburgers made from grilled patties over charcoal. It was delicious.

After playing at the sandbar for about an hour, we moved to a snorkeling spot while viewing sea turtles from the boat. We snorkeled for about an hour, but there weren't many fish. I had a decent time, but considering the cost, I feel that participating once is probably enough.

後輩の強い勧めで初めて参加しました。天候には恵まれラッキーでしたが、水温は意外と低く南の島の海といった感じではなかったです。サンドバーの水位は膝くらいまであり浮島といった感じではありませんでした。一緒に参加した妻が去年参加した時には腰くらいまで水位があったそうなので、まだ良い方なのかも。
ランチはBBQと聞いて想像するBBQではなく、ハンバーグを炭火で焼いてハンバーガーとして提供されました。味は美味しかったです。
サンドバーで１時間くらい遊んだあと，ウミガメがいるスポットを船上から眺めながらスノーケリングスポットへ移動し、１時間くらいスノーケリングをしましたが、魚はあまりいなかったです。それなりに楽しめましたが，料金に対しての満足度からすると１度参加すれば十分かなといった印象です。

It was amazing. Absolutely the best! The Japanese guide and the local people were very kind, the lunch was incredibly delicious, and we got to spend a lot of time in the sea. It was the best tour. The weather was a bit cloudy, but the content of the tour was very good. It was so good that I want to go many times. I highly recommend it!!! Sunscreen is a must!!!

最高でした。とにかく最高～！
日本人のガイドさんと現地の方々は非常に親切だし、ランチもめちゃくちゃ美味しいし、たくさん海に入れるし、最高のツアーでした。
雲がちょっと多いようなお天気でしたが、ツアーの内容はとても良かったです。
何度も行ってしまいたい、と思うほど良かったです。
すごくオススメです！！！
日焼け止めは必須です！！！

The sandbar was painful in some spots depending on where you stepped, but snorkeling was fun with lots of fish. The hamburger was also delicious. I saw many sea turtles too.

サンドバーは踏む場所によって痛いところもありましたが
シュノーケリングはお魚もいっぱいいてたのしかったです。
ハンバーガーもおいしかったです。
ウミガメもいっぱい見れました。

I ended up going on a rainy day. Since it was high tide, I only got to see a slightly beautiful sea. While high tide can't be helped, I honestly wish they would cancel on rainy days. (If possible, I think they should offer discounts on days with high tide since they can know in advance.) It was just the sea, cold, the snorkeling was murky, and once it starts, you're stuck for about six hours. The staff were very nice, so I gave it two stars.

雨の日に当たってしまいました。且つ満ち潮だったためただの少し綺麗な海を見れただけといった感じでした。
満ち潮はしょうがないにしても、正直雨の日は中止にしてほしいです。（できれば満ち潮の日も、あらかじめわかるのだから割引してもいいと思う）
ただの海、寒い、シュノーケリングは濁ってる、決行されると6時間程度は拘束される。
スタッフの人たちはとても感じの良い人達だったので星2つにしました。

I finally went on a long-awaited 5-night, 7-day trip to Hawaii with my friends! I participated in this tour after making a reservation from Japan. Our high-energy tour guide picked us up at the hotel, and we set off for our destination! Since it was early in the morning, everyone on the bus looked sleepy, and many were dozing off, but the tour guide's enthusiastic chatter lifted our spirits. I was a bit worried about the weather since it was raining and I thought we might not see any beautiful scenery.

Once we arrived, we received safety instructions and a tour briefing before setting off on the boat. Suddenly, the sun came out, and the clarity of the ocean deepened! The views of the mountains and the sea were truly breathtaking. When we reached our destination, the boat stopped, and we had some free time. We took photos, went snorkeling, and had a lot of fun playing beach volleyball with other participants and the instructor. There were many people from both Japan and overseas, making it a very enjoyable time.

Afterward, we returned to the boat for lunch! We could customize our hamburgers with our favorite toppings, and the burgers we ate on the boat were delicious. After finishing our meal, we went for sea turtle watching! We moved to a spot with clear waters and were able to see them beautifully. We encountered a very friendly sea turtle that came close to the boat, poking its head out, and it was so cute!

Next, we headed to the snorkeling point. Snorkeling was different from what I imagined; while the ocean was beautiful, the fish were quite large. It wasn't like seeing the small fish like Nemo in Okinawa; instead, there were big fish swimming around. I participated for the whole day, and it was more fun than I expected, truly creating wonderful memories of Hawaii. Thank you!

友達と念願の５泊７日のハワイ旅行へ！こちらのモニターは日本から予約を済まし参加しました。行きはハイテンションなツアーガイドさんが宿泊ホテルまでお迎えに来てくれ、現地へ出発！バス内は朝が早かったこともあり皆さん眠そうで、眠っている人も多い中ツアーガイドさんのハイテンションの突っ走りトークに楽しい気持ちになりました(^^;;行きは天候が悪く雨が降っていたりで、綺麗な景色が見れないのではないかと不安になりました。現地に付き、注意事項、ツアー説明を受け船で出発。するとみるみらうちに日差しが出てきて透明度が深まる海へ！ほんとに山と海の絶景でした。目的地に着くと船を止め自由タイムへ。写真を撮ったりシュノーケルをしたり…中でも他の参加者の方とインストラクターの方でしたビーチバレーがとても楽しかったです♡海外の方もいれば日本の方もたくさんいて、とても楽しい時間でした(^3^*)/その後は船にもどり昼食へ！ハンバーガーに自分で好きなトッピングができ、船で食べるバーガーはとても美味しかったです♡食べ終わったあとはウミガメウオッチングへ！また透明度の高い場所へ移動し見事に見れました♡サービス精神の高いウミガメに出会い、船の近くに寄ってきては頭をひょこんとだしたりと、とても可愛かったです(﹡ˆoˆ﹡)その後はシュノーケルポイントへ。シュノーケルは想像と違い、海は綺麗なのですが、魚がとりあえずデカイ(^^;;沖縄などでみれるニモのような魚が見れるわけではなく、大きな魚がウジャウジャいてるというような感じでした(^^;;一日参加させてもらいましたが、想像以上の楽しさで本当にハワイでの素敵な思い出になりましたありがとうございました

Thanks Team. I had a fantastic time.

This was my third dolphin tour in Hawaii over the past five years, and I wish I had met the school sooner, but I'm glad I did.

Yuriko Mama told me to greet everyone with "Aloha" when getting on the bus, and I felt a bit embarrassed and nervous saying "Aloha" to the Japanese people on the bus. However, the atmosphere on the bus going and coming back was completely different; it felt like we were all one, like classmates.

I participated with my mother, sister, and aunt. My mother took a while to jump into the sea last time, but thanks to the staff and Yuriko Mama, she was able to dive in. My aunt was participating for the first time and took a long time to get in, missing the dolphins. Yuriko Mama told the other staff "No see," and when we found the dolphins a second time, she immediately called my aunt over, and my aunt was moved to tears swimming with the dolphins. I was filled with gratitude that they made it possible for parents in their 60s to experience the joy of swimming with dolphins. It was so much fun.

I apparently kicked my legs when I shouldn't have, but I was so absorbed that I didn't notice at all. I hope I didn't wake the dolphins during their rest time... I reflect on that. I love nature and the ocean too! On the way back, I even received a birthday present. Just being able to meet the dolphins was wonderful, and getting a birthday present made me incredibly happy.

Looking at the photos after returning to Japan, everyone has such great smiles, and thanks to the university staff and other guests, our beginner family was able to have a wonderful time.

I want to go again, or rather, I want to see the dolphins and the teachers again. I want to take classes again (*´∇｀). I felt once again that I want to live in a way that protects nature even in Japan.

ここ5年で3度目のハワイ色々なイルカのツアーに参加していたけど、もっと早く学校と出逢いたかったし出逢えて良かった。
ユリコママにバスに乗る時「アロハ～」って挨拶してねって言われて、バス乗った時、日本人相手にアロハ～が恥ずかしいと言うか緊張してしまったけど行きと帰りのバスの空気は全く違って同級生というか心が一つなっていたように感じた。

母親、妹、叔母、私の4人で参加して、母親ゎ前回海に飛び込むのに時間かかったけど、まわりのスタッフさんやユリコママのお陰で海に飛び込めて、叔母ゎ初参加で、海に入るまで時間がかかってしまいイルカも見逃してしまったら、ユリコママがNo.seeと他のスタッフに言ってくれて2回目イルカを見つけた時すぐに叔母を呼んでくれて、おばもイルカ達さんと一緒に泳げて感動して涙が出てしまった。
60代の親達も一緒にイルカと泳げる感動を味わえるようにしてくれたのを感謝でいっぱいだった。すごく楽しかった。

私ゎバタ足しちゃいけないのにバタバタやったしまったらしい。夢中で全然気づかなかった。イルカさんお休みTIMEだったのに起こしてしまったかな…反省。
私も自然界や海が大好き‼ 帰りゎ誕生日プレゼントまでいただいた。
イルカさんと会えただけでも嬉しいのに誕生日プレゼントまで最高に嬉しかった。 日本戻ってから 写真みてもみーんな良い顔してて、大学のスタッフさんや他のお客さんのお蔭で我々初心者家族も素敵な時間を過ごすことができた。

また行きたいというかイルカさんや先生達に会いたい。また授業受けたい(*´∇｀)
日本でも自然を守れるような生活をしたいきたいと改めて感じた。

I went snorkeling for the first time on my honeymoon! I thought Hawaii's winter would be warm and let my guard down, but it was cold (´；ω；`) When I returned to the boat after snorkeling, I couldn't stop shivering, so those who are sensitive to the cold should be especially careful. However, I was very moved to see wild dolphins!

ハネムーンで初シュノーケリングをしました！ハワイの冬は暑いと思って油断していたのですが、寒かったです(´；ω；`)シュノーケリングの後に船に戻ってきた時、震えが止まらなく、冷え性の人は特に要注意です。ですが、野生のイルカをみることができとても感動しました！

I participated on December 8th. December in Hawaii is the rainy season, and it was rainy from the morning. If the weather had been better, the ocean would have looked clearer, but with the bad weather, the ocean was indeed dim. However, it was great to see many tropical fish and sea turtles.

12月8日に参加しました。ハワイの12月は雨季、朝から雨模様でした。天気が良ければもっと海の中は綺麗に見えたのでしょうが、やはり天気が悪いと海の中も薄暗く…。でも、多くの熱帯魚とウミガメと会えたのは良かった。

It was so mysterious that I wondered why we could meet like this. On the boat, the veteran instructor was actively moving around. The only disappointing thing was that it wasn't a coral reef like in Okinawa. Next time, I want to go to see the manta rays.

何故こんなに会えるのだろうと思うくらい不思議でした。船上ではベテランのインストラクターが小まめに動かれていました。ただ一つ残念だったのは、沖縄のような珊瑚礁ではなかったことぐらいかな？今度がマンタに会いに行きたいと思っています。

The weather was bad and cold. I didn't quite understand the appeal of the sandbar... However, the guide was very interesting and kindly taught us various things about Hawaii and offered warm tea. We also got to see sea turtles! ^_^

天気が悪く寒かったです。サンドバーの良さがイマイチ分からず、、、
ただガイドの方はとても面白くて、ハワイのイロイロな事を教えてくれたり暖かいお茶などを出してくれたり優しかった^_^ウミガメも見れました^_^

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Since it was the first time for my family in Hawaii, we chose popular activities. My husband and my family totaled 10 people. I was a bit anxious because my husband's family only speaks English, but there were many native speakers (since it was a Japanese company), and they provided explanations in English, which was great. My mother and mother-in-law, who didn't want to snorkel, were specially taken out on a boat and seemed to enjoy it. The service was very good, and the response from the time of booking was polite and quick, which made me feel at ease.

As for the sea, it was cloudy and occasionally rainy, which made it a bit cold. We did some snorkeling and saw a few fish and turtles, but compared to the beautiful seas I've seen in other countries, it was just okay. Also, there was a long time for taking photos, and my husband's family seemed to be wondering what we were doing during that time.

However, it was a very good experience with my family on our first trip to Hawaii, and I recommend the company for their prompt and flexible service. I just felt that the price was a bit too high, so I give it four stars.

私達のハネムーンでハワイに来ました。家族はハワイが初めてだったので、人気のアクティビティを選びました。夫、私の家族総勢10名。夫の家族は英語しか話せないので不安でしたが、(日本の会社だったので)ネイティブの方もたくさんいらっしゃり、説明も英語でして下さり良かったです。スノーケルをしたくない私の母と義理の母には、わざわざボートを出してくれて楽しめたそうです。サービスはとても良く、予約の時から対応も丁寧でレスポンスも早く安心出来ました。
肝心の海は、曇って雨も時々降ったりと寒かったです。スノーケルもして、少し魚や亀が見れましたが、海や魚の綺麗さは今まで見て来た違う国の海と比べるとまぁまぁ、という感じでした。
あと、写真を撮る時間？みたいなのが長くて夫の家族は、何をする時間？？みたいな雰囲気でした。
でも、初めてのハワイで家族とならとてもいい経験だし、会社の方も迅速、フレシキブルな対応でオススメです。
ただ、ちょっと値段が高すぎるので☆四つです。

The lunch burger was very delicious! It was great to have a foreign staff member playing the guitar and singing while we were out on the ocean! Also, I was able to see a sea turtle while snorkeling. It was the first time I saw one up close! Yukiko, the Japanese female staff member, was friendly and wonderful, and I was able to thoroughly enjoy the tour.

ランチのバーガーがとてもおいしかったです！海の上で外人のスタッフさんがギターを弾きながら歌を歌ってくれたのがとてもよかったです！
また、シュノーケルではウミガメを見ることができました。あんなに近くで見たのは初めてです！
女性の日本人スタッフのユキコさんも気さくで素敵な方で、ツアーをしっかり楽しむことができました。

I was able to meet a lot of wild dolphins! ♡ I even got to swim close to a turtle, and it was truly a wonderful experience!!! I thought it might be hard to do this in Japan, so I'm really glad I made the reservation!

たっくさんの野生のイルカに会えました♡
カメも近くで一緒に泳げたし、本当に素敵な体験でした！！！
なかなか日本ではできないのかなぁ、と思うので、予約してよかったです！！

It was very beautiful, and the staff were friendly, and I was able to see turtles, which was great, but I thought there were too many people! Because of that, everything took a long time. I was looking forward to snorkeling as well, but since everyone was in a small area, I kept bumping into different people, and the time was really short, leaving me feeling a bit unsatisfied.

とても綺麗で、スタッフの方も気さくでカメも見れたしよかったのですが、人が多すぎるかな〜と思いました！
なので、すべてに時間がかかる(o_o)
シュノーケリングも楽しみにしていましたが、狭い場所をみんなで見るのでいろんな人とぶつかったり、時間もすごく短く、物足りなさが残りました。

Although it was an early morning departure, the guide's enthusiasm on the bus was fantastic, and it really got us excited. I was truly worried about the cold, but the wetsuit kept me warm, and I ended up enjoying it 100%! Within just 10 minutes of setting out on the boat, we encountered around 200 dolphins... I couldn't contain my excitement! It truly became a wonderful memory.

早朝発でしたが、その行きのバスからガイドさんの盛り上げが素晴らしく、テンション高くいけました。寒さが本当に心配だったのですが、ウェットスーツで防げて、結果100%楽しめました！船を出して10分でイルカ先生200匹ほどに出会え、、、もう興奮がおさまりませんでした！本当に素敵な思い出になりました。

I wanted to swim with dolphins, so I joined the Dolphin & You tour.

On the day of the tour, I arrived at the hotel meeting point at 4:40 AM. The bus to the port was very clean.

During the bus ride, there were explanations in Japanese about the rental of wetsuits ($10 per person), photo services (the combined cost for photos and videos was around $100), and the price for motion sickness wristbands (I can't remember how much that was), as well as safety tips for when we encountered dolphins. Since we had experienced extreme cold on the previous day's tour, we decided to rent wetsuits and also signed up for the photo and video package as a special memory. By the way, the water temperature was low, and even with the wetsuits, it was still cold, so I recommend renting a wetsuit, bringing a large towel, and if possible, bringing a change of clothes during this season! Those who signed up for photos received silicone bands to prioritize photo opportunities underwater.

Upon arriving at the port, we stopped by the restroom, and then wetsuits (only for those who signed up) and snorkeling gear were distributed before boarding a small boat. When we participated, there were about 30 participants, so the boat was full.

We headed to the first spot where we could encounter dolphins, and while snorkeling, we first saw a seal. This seal is said to be very rare, with only about 1,200 individuals living in the area, so we were very lucky to see it. We were able to snorkel to our heart's content while watching many dolphins swimming right in front of us and jumping a little further away at two different spots.

After that, we moved to a different location where we played with snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a slide from the boat, and we had cheeseburgers and potato chips. Then, we watched a hula dance, received tattoo stickers, and returned to the port, where we took a final group photo with the staff and all participants before heading back to the hotel by bus.

I was able to see many dolphins, and all the staff were friendly, making it a very satisfying tour!

イルカと泳いでみたいと思い、ドルフィン＆ユーのツアーに参加しました。

当日は、午前４時４０分にホテルの集合場所へ。港へ向かうバスはとてもきれいなバスでした。

バスの中では日本語で、ウェットスーツの貸し出し(１人１０ドル)や、写真の案内(写真と動画は合わせて、たしか１００ドル)、酔い止めのリストバンドの案内(いくらだったかな？)、イルカに出会ったときの注意点などの説明がありました。
私たちは、前日のツアーで死ぬほど寒い思いをしたので、ウェットスーツを、また、せっかくの記念にと、写真と動画を申し込みました。ちなみに、実際水温が低くウェットスーツを来ていても寒かったので、この時期はウェットスーツを借りること、大きめのバスタオルを持っていくこと、できれば着替えも持っていくことをおすすめします！
写真を申し込んだ人には、水中で優先的に写真を撮るためということで、シリコンバンドが配られました。

港に着くと、トイレに寄り、その後ウェットスーツ(もちろん申し込んだ人のみ)とシュノーケリンググッズが配られ、小型の船に乗り込みます。私たちが参加した時は、３０人ぐらいの参加者がいたので、船は満員でした。

最初のイルカと出会えるスポットへ行き、シュノーケリングをしていると、まずアザラシを見ることができました。そのアザラシは、１２００頭ほどしか生息しない、とても希少なアザラシだそうで、見ることができてとてもラッキーでした。
また、たくさんのイルカが目の前を泳いだり、少し離れたところでジャンプしていたりと、２か所のスポットで思う存分イルカを見ながらシュノーケリングすることができました。

その後、違うスポットに場所を移し、シュノーケリングやカヤック、スタンドアップパドル、船からの滑り台で遊び、チーズバーガーとポテトチップスを食べました。
そしで、フラダンスを見たり、タトゥーシールをもらったりしながら、港へと戻り、最後にスタッフの方や参加者全員で写真を撮ってから、バスでホテルへと戻りました。

たくさんのイルカに会うことができましたし、スタッフの方もみなさんフレンドリーで大満足のツアーでした！！