Hanauma Bay Snorkel Tour with Expert Guide & Waikiki Transportation

Great fun for all

Reviewed by: Kim

Dan from BlueHawaiiaDivers was great. He got us right in to the park had everything organized and ready to along with some great snorkeling tips. We got headed out and got to see a lot of sea life with great views and pictures. This made a great experience for me and my kids.

Thanks Dan

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We had the best time!

Reviewed by: Bill & Karen/SLC

My wife and I had never been snorkeling and one of the things that my wife had wanted to do for years was to swim with the dolphins. We wanted to learn how to snorkel and found this tour on Veltra. The tour was scheduled the day after we arrived in Hawaii and we received a courtesy call reminding us of the time and place for pickup. Dan was right on time and met us at the pickup place. He was cordial and interesting to talk to. Everything was arranged for us at the Bay. His instructions were easy to understand and we headed into the water. We were later joined by Dan's wife Chieko and they stayed with us the whole time. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful, colorful fish as well as the turtle swimming in the bay!

We had a very enjoyable time and recommend this tour very highly! Dan and Chieko were wonderful hosts. We are grateful for the time they spent with us (as well as others that were with the tour) as we were able to go to other beaches and snorkel.

Thanks so much Dan & Chieko. We hope to see you again!

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Amazing Experience!

Reviewed by: Tammy & Frank R.

We had never snorkeled before, but Dan and his wife were awesome! We will never forget this. We are waiting for the pictures that we took with our disposable cameras. Lots of fish. I do not like putting my head under water, but they were soooo reassuring and made you feel very comfortable. Very organized. I would highly recommend this to anyone. Unfortunately we did not see any turtles, but it was still wonderful.

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Hanauma Bay Snorkel Tour with Expert Guide & Waikiki Transportation

Snorkeling Adventure

Reviewed by: Tiffani

This was our favorite part of our trip to Hawaii. Dan and his wife were awesome guides and made us feel comfortable the whole time.

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Excellent for beginners...

Reviewed by: Maggie

This was my first time ever for snorkeling and I was a bit nervous. Dan, my guide, was so patient and easy going. Made it so easy to relax and learn... He helped hold my hand and guide me through the bay, saw a lot of cool water life. This was an excellent tour, I didn't have to think about anything. Was picked up at the hotel, they brought the gear, snacks, and a trunk to lock up small belongings during the snorkeling. Our guide has an excellent camera and took pictures during the tour and posted it to facebook for me to see and share. Dan is well known at the bay and knows it inside and out. Had a blast and will definitely rebook with Dan, if I ever get a chance to come back to Oahu.

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Awesome time!

Reviewed by: Jamey

We had a great time with Dan on this snorkel trip. Dan was excellent. The water was great. We saw so many different kinds of fish. I just wish we were able to see a turtle. Dan provided us with the latest snorkels so we didn't have to worry about swallowing water. Definitely recommend!

The only suggestion I would make is to wrap the admission and team fee into the activity fee. It's a bit annoying to have to pay separately.

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Can't miss experience!

Reviewed by: Steph

The highlight of our Hawaiian vacation! Dan took care of everything--getting to Hanauma Bay and geared up was super easy. (Gear was top notch.) After quick instructions we were in the water and looking at fish, turtles, etc. Our 7 yr old son is not a good swimmer but Dan's wife swam with him and helped the whole time so my husband and I were able to enjoy the experience without having to constantly focus on him. The tour was the perfect length and best part was photos waiting for us online afterwards--didn't have to lug camera around ourselves and got great momentos of trip. Highly recommend for families with kids or anyone who wants a relaxing (but exciting) snorkeling adventure.

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

The sea was incredibly beautiful. 凄く海が綺麗でした。

Reviewed by: カナナ

I participated in the morning tour on May 30th. After being picked up from the hotel around 7:00 AM, we rode the bus for about 40 minutes to the harbor. Once we arrived, we took a restroom break and boarded the boat. There were about 20 to 30 passengers on the boat, and I think they were all Japanese. The local guide, a young woman, provided explanations in Japanese.

As we enjoyed the view of the mountains often used for movie shoots from the boat, we headed to the sea turtle spot in Kaneohe Bay. The guide mentioned that "the wind was calm and the sea was clear," and indeed, the water was transparent, allowing us to see the coral reefs and sea turtles beautifully. Many sea turtles appeared!

After watching the sea turtles, we finally headed to the sandbar. On that day, the tide was high, so we couldn't see the sandbar exposed (the sandbar appears on specific days and times, and it's said to be rare, happening only two or three times a week). However, it was quite a strange feeling to have shallow water up to my shins in the middle of the ocean, and the scenery was beautiful and moving!

After taking plenty of photos at the sandbar, we returned to the boat to prepare for snorkeling at the edge of the sandbar (where it gets deeper). The coral reefs and fish were beautiful, but with about 60 people snorkeling from two boats, it was fine going out, but on the way back, I almost collided with incoming people, and trying to avoid them made it hard to stay on course. The latter part was not really about enjoying the coral reefs. *sigh*

After snorkeling, we were served ham and cheese sandwiches and tea on the boat as we returned to the harbor. (While on the boat, there were about six types of soft drinks, including cola, available for free. If you ask the guide, she will refill your cup.) When we got off the boat, there was a request for tips, so I put some in the can provided on the boat.

I think we returned to the hotel around 11 AM.

There isn't a place or timing to change, so I think it's essential to wear clothes that are okay to get wet over your swimsuit and to bring a few towels. Also, as it got closer to noon, the sun became stronger, and I got quite sunburned, so sun protection is a must. It was a short tour, but it was a great experience that you don't get to do often, so I'm glad I went! (*ˊૢᵕˋૢ*)

5/30の朝のツアーに参加しました。
AM7:00過ぎにホテルピックアップで40分くらいバスに揺られてハーバーへ。
着いたらトイレ休憩してボートに乗りました。ボートには2～30人のお客さんが乗って(日本人しか居なかったと思います)出発。
ボートの上で日本人の現地ガイドのお姉さんが日本語で説明をしてくれました。
ボートから映画の撮影に良く使われる山並みを眺めながら、カネオヘ湾の海亀スポットへ。この日は「風が弱く海が澄んでいる」とガイドのお姉さんが言っていましたが、本当に海が透明で珊瑚礁と海亀が凄く綺麗に見れました。海亀はいっぱい現れましたよ。

海亀ウォッチングの後はいよいよサンドバーへ。この日は潮が満ちていてサンドバーが陸になっている状態は見れませんでした(サンドバーは陸が現れる日と時間が決まっていて、なかなかお目にかかれません。そんな日は週に2.3日らしいです)でも海の真ん中に足のスネくらいまでの浅瀬があること自体凄く不思議な感じがして、景色も綺麗で感動しました！

サンドバーでひとしきり写真を撮ったら、ボートに戻って準備してサンドバーの端(深くなっていくところ)をシュノーケルしました。珊瑚礁と魚が綺麗でしたが、30人のボート2台分で約60人くらいが一気にシュノーケルするので、行きはいいんですが折り返し地点から折り返そうとすると、向かってくる人とぶつかりそうになったり、人を避けようとするとコースから外れそうになったりして、後半は珊瑚礁どころじゃなかったです。苦笑

シュノーケルが終わるとボートでハムとチーズのサンドイッチとお茶が配られて食べながら帰港しました。(ボートに乗っている間、コーラなど6種類くらい？のソフトドリンクが飲み放題でした。お姉さんにお願いすればコップについでもらえます)
ボートを降りる時にチップのお願いがあったのでボートに設置の缶にチップを入れて降りました。

バスに乗って、ホテルに帰って来たのはAM11時台だったと思います。

着替える場所、タイミングは無いので濡れたままの水着の上に来ても大丈夫な服と、タオル数枚は必須だと思います。あと昼に近づくにつれ日差しが強くなってきてかなり焼けたので日焼け対策も必須だと思います。短い時間のツアーでしたが、なかなか出来ない体験が出来るツアーなので行ってよかったです(*ˊૢᵕˋૢ*)

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

The best sea. 最高の海

Reviewed by: sato

I had seen photos and videos of the sandbar in guidebooks and on TV, so I thought my excitement might be diminished, but that sea was truly the sea of angels! The blue sky and the crystal-clear water made for the best moments. I was able to see turtles and mantas, and although it was a short time, it was a very fulfilling tour.

ガイドブックやテレビなどでサンドバーの写真や映像を見ていたので感動も薄くなるのではと思いきやあの海は正しく天使の海！
青い空そして透き通った海最高のひとときでした。
カメやマンタも観ることが出来て短時間でしたがとても充実したツアーでした。

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Captain Bobs Kaneohe Bay Snorkel Cruise

Reviewed by: Wyatt M

This was AWESOME! Great day on the bay with a really fun crew. Volleyball on the sandbar, BBQ, music and then snorkeking on the reef - AFTER turtle watching! Cant say enough good things. Our second cruise with Captain Bobs - would definitely do it again.

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Hanauma Bay

Reviewed by: Wyatt M

This was an exceptionable excursion! Our snorkel guides were really great and made sure we had a great time. We were picked up and delivered back to our hotel. Would definitely recommend this trip!

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

Angel's Sea 天使の海

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I went by rental car. The location was a bit hard to find, but I made it to the beach safely. I was able to see sea turtles and dolphins. I will go again.

レンタカーで行きました。場所が少しわかりずらかったですが、無事ビーチへ。うみガメも見れて、イルカも見れました。また行きます

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Captain Bob's Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Tour & BBQ Lunch with Waikiki Pickup

Awesome!

Reviewed by: Tammy

Our entire family loved this day cruise. The crew on the boat were all very knowledgeable and the sandbar, turtle bay and reef were all some of the coolest sights we saw on Oahu. Hope you get Jenner on your boat, he's the best! He went out snorkeling on the reef with my husband and showed him all kinds of cool stuff!

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The staff is wonderful. スタッフがすばらしい

Reviewed by: YKashi

I participated with my wife and mother. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy with occasional rain, which dampened our spirits a bit, but thanks to the staff's enthusiasm, we had a great time. First, the sea turtles were quite elusive, but finally, one appeared in the distance, and everyone was excited! We checked the tide schedule for the sandbar and arrived just as the tide was low enough to expose it to our ankles, allowing us to take photos in various poses. We walked about 100 meters from the boat to the sandbar, and since the water depth near the boat was about 80 cm, it seemed difficult for my 88-year-old mother to disembark and walk, so we decided to have her wait on the boat. My wife and I headed to the sandbar, but when we looked back towards the boat, we saw my mother being helped by two staff members as they brought her over. Thanks to them, my mother safely arrived at the sandbar and was very happy. I was moved by the kindness, thoughtfulness, and consideration of the staff. The sea, scenery, and the tour itself were wonderful, but the staff who supported it were also amazing.

家内と母親と3名で参加しました。当日はあいにく曇り、時々雨という天気で、気分も曇りがちでしたが、スタッフの方々の盛り上げで楽しいひと時を過ごすことが出来ました。まず海がめ、
なかなか現れませんでしたが、やっと一匹遠くに現れ、みんな大騒ぎ！でした。サンドバーは一番潮が引く時間を調べて参加したので、予定通り足首位いまで潮が引き、思い思いのポーズで写真を撮り合いました。船からサンドバーまで約100m位歩き、また下船するあたりの水深は80ｃｍ位あるので、88歳のの母親には下船し歩くのは無理そうでしたので、船で待ってもらう事し、家内と二人でサンドバーに向かいましたが、我々がサンドバー近くで船の方向を見ると、母親がスタッフ二人にに両脇を抱えられてこちらに向かってくるのが分かりました。お陰様で母親もサンドバーに無事到着し大変喜びでした。スタッフの方々の優しさ、思いやり、そして気配りに感動しました、海も風景も企画も素晴らしいツアーですが、それを支えるスタッフの皆さんも素晴らしい方々です。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

The sea turtles are too cute! ウミガメがかわいすぎます！

Reviewed by: ねこらぶ

It was a day with cloudy skies and occasional rain when I visited (during Golden Week in 2015), but fortunately, it hardly rained at all, and the weak sunlight occasionally broke through, making the color of the sea shine beautifully.

When a sea turtle popped its head up from the boat, it truly made my heart flutter! Just seeing the turtle (which is called "honu" in Hawaiian) is so soothing! For a while after returning home, just thinking about the honu brought me peace of mind.

I really want to go see the honu again! I highly recommend this tour where you can see such turtles! I hope to join the sandbar tour again next time when the weather is nice. I was also able to snorkel with peace of mind.

Everyone, please consider joining this tour!

私が行ったときは曇り時々雨、、というのが気になった日（2015年のGW）でしたが、幸いほとんど雨も降ることなく、弱い日差しが時々入り込み、そのときは海の色が輝いてとてもきれいでした。
そしてウミガメさんが船上から顔を出してくれた時は、本当に心トキメキものでした！！
カメ（ハワイ語ではホヌというんですって）って、ただ見るだけで癒されるんですね～！
帰国後しばらくは、ホヌ様のことを考えているだけで、心ホッとしたものです。。
またホヌ様に会いに行きたいなぁ～、って思っています。
そんなカメを見ることができるこちらのツアーお勧めです！
サンドバーは、次回は天気の良い時にまた参加できたらいいな、と思っています。
シュノーケリングも安心してさせていただくことができましたよ。
みなさんぜひこちらのツアーご参加くださいまし！

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内＜シュノーケルセット／終日＞

Thank you for the heartfelt support. こころ尽くしのサポートに感謝

Reviewed by: 松原　猛

This snorkeling tour was truly amazing.
I live in Wakayama, so I've done some snorkeling before, but I never imagined being so close to a school of fish, especially with them approaching without any fear.
My wife, who has no snorkeling experience, was guided to the points while holding my hand, and she was also very impressed.
On that day, we didn't seem to encounter any turtles, but when they asked, "Shall we try a little longer?" and stayed with us, it was incredibly moving when we finally saw a turtle swimming gracefully—two of them, in fact!
This experience has greatly enhanced the memories of our trip to Hawaii.
I've traveled abroad many times, but this has become my most memorable experience.
Also, thank you very much for the careful guidance on downloading the photos afterward.
We are definitely planning to participate again next year.

今回のシュノーケリングツアー、まさに感激の一言です
和歌山に住んでいますので、シュノーケリングの真似事はしましたが
今回のように魚群を間近にしたこと、しかも彼らが何の警戒心もなく
近づいてくるなんて想像もできませんでした
また、シュノーケリングの経験が無い妻には手を引いてポイントまで
案内していただき、妻も大感激していました
この日は、カメに遭遇できないようでしたが「ではもう少し頑張りましょうか」と
我々の要望にお答えいただき、お付き合いいただいて
つい優雅に泳ぐにカメさんを目にしたときは、感動ものでした
しかも２頭です！！
この体験で、今回のハワイ旅行の思い出が、何倍のにも膨らみました
これまで多くの海外旅行をしましたが
今回が一番の思い出となりました
また、終わってからの写真のダウンロードも丁寧にご指導いただき
本当にありがとうございました
来年もぜひ参加する予定を立てております

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Captain Bruce is the best! キャプテンブルース最高

Reviewed by: Hitomi

This time, the weather wasn't great for the heavenly sea. The sandbar didn't appear, but perhaps it was because it was Captain Bruce's tour? I felt very satisfied. The meals served on the boat were more than enough. The staff were also kind, and next time, I definitely want to see the sandbar at low tide. I would like to choose Captain Bruce's tour again for that occasion.

天気に恵まなかった今回の天国の海でした。サンドバーも出なかったけど、キャプテンブルースのツアーだったからか？満足感いっぱいです。船の上で食べる食事にしては十分過ぎる程でした。スタッフの方々も親切で、次回こそは干潮時にサンドバーを必ず見たいなー。その時もキャプテンブルースのツアーにしたいと思います。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

The guide was unfriendly, and there was racially discriminatory treatment. I will never use this service again. 無愛想な案内人、人種差別的対応、２度と利用しない。

Reviewed by: ken

I love Hawaii and its people, so I don't want to write anything negative, but it was just too terrible...

- We gathered early in the morning at the Sheraton meeting point. However, even when it was time to gather, there was no sign of the guide or bus. After waiting for nearly 20 minutes, and seeing that others with the same voucher were also anxious, I called the number on the voucher. The response was normal (in English), and the bus arrived shortly after.

- The person who came out was a dark-skinned man (somewhat homeless-looking). He didn't say a word about the delay and led us into the vehicle without any friendliness.

- Well, we tried to shake it off and after a few minutes on the bus, we arrived at the port. I was excited, but there was no sign of any boat arriving. The guide didn't even say "just wait a moment," and was off to the side smoking a cigarette. He really didn't say anything at all.

- After waiting another 20 minutes, two boats finally arrived, and I thought we could finally board! However, the preparations were slow. Just when I thought we were ready to board, they said, "Americans, Canadians, and Australians, please go to this boat!" and we were directed to board first. After that, a few groups of Japanese people were called to the same boat. Once they all boarded, they said, "The remaining Japanese, come over here!" (in a joking manner, all in English) and directed us to a different boat. While I didn't feel much difference in the facilities or crowding on the boats, I experienced a sense of racial discrimination for the first time in Hawaii. After being made to wait for so long, to receive that kind of treatment without even an apology was quite unpleasant. It wasn't that one boat was entirely in English and they separated people based on language ability; both were guided in Japanese.

- The subsequent service was fairly normal and somewhat friendly, and the experience in the beautiful sea was enjoyable.

- However, considering the poor service, I cannot recommend this place. I think it would be better to choose another tour company if there is one available.

- Also, according to Hawaii state law, life jackets are mandatory, and everyone was wearing them on the dolphin tour the day before, but on this tour, they said, "If you're confident, it's okay not to wear one!" Is safety management okay?

- That's all. I often use Veltra, but the operators they recommend are honestly really bad.

ハワイとハワイの人達は好きなのでなるべく悪いことは書きたくないものの、あまりにも酷かったので。。

・シェラトンの集合場所に朝早く集合。しかし、集合時間になってもそれらしいガイド&バスは全然現れず。。20分近く待って、同じバウチャーを持ってる他の人たちも不安そうだったので、バウチャーの電話番号に電話。対応は普通(英語)で、すぐバスが現れました。

・出てきたのは黒く焼けたおじさん(やや浮浪者風)。遅れたことに対して一言もなく、無愛想に車内に案内される。

・まあ、気を取り直してバスで数十分。港に到着。いよいよかーと思って待ってたものの、それらしき船が到着する雰囲気無し。ガイドのおっさんは、「ちょっとまっててね」すら言わず、はじっこでタバコ吸ってる。本当に何も話さない。

・また20分ほど待つと、船が2隻到着し、やっと乗れるー！と思ったものの、準備はモタモタ。乗船準備が整ったと思ったら、「アメリカ人、カナダ人
オーストラリア人はこっちの船へどうぞ！」と、先に誘導された。その後で、名前を呼ばれた日本人数組が同じ船に。
そして、その人達が全員乗船し終わったら、「残りの日本人はみんなこっちだー！」(おどけ気味、全部英語)と案内され、別の船に。
船の設備や、混み具合で差があった感じはしなかったけれども、人種差別的な雰囲気をハワイで初めて感じとりました。かなり待たされたのに、お待たせしましたもなく、その対応かよ！とかなり不快に感じました。別に片方の船が全部英語だから、話せる人と話せない人で分けた、とかでもなく、どちらも日本語でガイドしてました。

・その後の対応は別に普通、そこそこフレンドリーな感じではあったし、天国の海自体は楽しかった。

・だけど、対応の悪さを考えると、ここはオススメしません。別のツアー会社があるならそちらの方がいいと思います。

・あと、ハワイの州法で、ライフジャケットが義務付けられてると前日のイルカツアーで言ってて、そのツアーでは皆しっかりつけてたけど、このツアーでは「自信ある人は無くても大丈夫！」と言ってました。安全管理平気なの？

・以上です。ベルトラさんはよく利用させてもらってるけど、斡旋先の業者ははっきりいって本当にダメです。

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Reviewed by: Carol Le Johnson

We had a great shuttle experience. Very helpful and pleasant. Hanauma is always a wonderful place to see.
Would take this shuttle again.

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

The sea was beautiful. 海はキレイでした。

Reviewed by: YUKI

The water temperature was a bit low and it was cold. I thought I would be able to swim with the sea turtles during the sea turtle watching, but we could only see them from the boat. It seems we can't touch the sea turtles. But they were cute! We also saw manta rays! There were many Japanese people, and it was quite crowded during snorkeling, making it difficult to swim as other people's feet kept bumping into me. The fish were very beautiful. Since it was an early morning plan, we were in a hurry, but I think the timing was just right as staying too long would have been tiring. There were many couples and some families as well. It became a great memory!

水温が少し低くて寒かったです。ウミガメウォッチということでウミガメと一緒に泳げるかと思ったら船の上から見るだけでした。ウミガメには触れないらしいです。でも可愛かったです♪マンタにも会えました！日本人が多くシュノーケリングでは他の人の足が当たるくらい密集してて泳ぎにくかったです。魚はとてもキレイでした。早朝プランなので急ぎ足でしたがあまり長くいると疲れるのでちょうどの時間だと思いました。カップルが多く、家族連れの方もいました。良い思い出になりました！

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

The content was good, but... 内容はよかったですが。

Reviewed by: りおお

First of all, the meeting place was hard to find.
The content was good, but I got a bit bored halfway through.
The water is quite cold.

I was worried about whether I could return on time since I made a reservation for the day of my return, but I made it in time.
We brought our own snorkeling gear.

まず、集合場所が分かりにくいです。
内容はよかったんですが、途中で飽きてしまいました。
水がけっこう冷たいです。

帰国日に予約してしまったので時間どおり戻れるか心配でしたが間に合いました。
シュノーケリングセットは自分たちのを持って行きました

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

I enjoyed the scenery. 景色が楽しめた

Reviewed by: ｋｅｉ

I participated in the early morning tour. The weather was nice, and the sandbar was very beautiful, which made it enjoyable. When walking from the boat to the sandbar, I was submerged in water up to my waist. The water was cold, so it took some determination to get in, but once I got used to it, it was fine. There was a little time for snorkeling, and although it was my first time and I didn't quite know what I was doing, I managed. However, the time was short, and it might have been better just to observe.

早朝ツアーに参加しました。
天気も良くサンドバーがとてもきれいで楽しめました。
船からサンドバーまで歩く際お尻くらいまで水に浸かりました。水は冷たく入るのに気合がいりますが、慣れれば平気です。
シュノーケリングの時間も少しあり参加しましたが、はじめてで要領がよくわからなくともなんとかなりました。でも時間は短かったし見学でもよかったかも。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

I definitely think the course with breakfast included is better. 朝食付きコースの方が断然いいと思う

Reviewed by: タンタン

This was a tour I hurriedly booked at the last minute, knowing that it was something I couldn't do on my own. I wasn't sure whether to choose the morning or afternoon option, but I went with the afternoon tour, which included various activities.

After getting on the pickup bus from the hotel and arriving at the port, I saw two boats returning from the morning tour, both completely full! At that moment, I realized that this tour should be done in the morning. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day. I comforted myself by thinking that it wouldn't have made a difference if we had gone in the morning. There was only one boat for the afternoon tour.

First, we headed to the sandbar. While it was indeed shallow, the sandy beach shown in the photos was nowhere to be seen. I learned that this beach appears twice a day due to the tides, but it doesn't mean it's visible all the time. The guide mentioned it appears during a full moon, and when I asked when that was, I found out it was today! I regretted not booking the morning tour... At around 10 AM, the tide was low, and the beach was visible. By the time we arrived, it was already past noon, and unfortunately, the water was only knee-deep at its shallowest.

To lift our spirits, the crew invited us to play beach volleyball. While we played for about 40 minutes, they were grilling hamburgers on the boat, which they called a barbecue. However, this turned out to be a mistake. We should have quickly returned to the boat to grab our hamburgers. By the time we got back, there was already a long line. Since the toppings were self-serve, it took a lot of time. The boat was already moving to the next snorkeling spot.

While others were finishing their meals, it took us over 30 minutes to finally get our food. I thought there would be enough for everyone, but to my dismay, there were no toppings left (crying). When I asked the Japanese guide, "Is there really none left?" he simply replied, "No, there isn't." Looking sad, the man grilling the hamburgers gave me another patty! However, just as I finally started eating, we arrived at the next snorkeling spot.

On the way, we passed a spot where sea turtles were supposed to be, but since we were waiting for our hamburgers, we couldn't see anything...

The snorkeling time was relatively ample, and we enjoyed it. However, there were too many people... We were warned not to go anywhere else and just circle around the large coral.

At the end, there was a request for tips, but I didn't feel inclined to give anything to the Japanese guide. Instead, I gave a tip to another staff member who had been very helpful. As we were returning from snorkeling, the sun occasionally peeked through the clouds, and the weather improved, making it enjoyable.

While I would like to go on this sandbar tour again, I think I would choose a morning tour with snacks or join a different company's tour. I was quite fed up with waiting for the so-called lunch of hamburgers. There was no place to sit, so we had to eat standing up. I definitely recommend sitting outside with the captain, as there is space for bags there, but nowhere else. Also, the Japanese guests were gathered by the captain for a talk, and we had to enter and exit the boat with him.

You definitely shouldn't sit at the back of the boat. It looks like a good spot, but many people go to the captain's seat to take photos (only the Japanese were doing this...), and they use the seating area as a stepping stone, which makes everything muddy.

It's a fun tour, but I wonder if cramming everyone in without any seating is really the best approach. If that's the case, a tour without any food might have been more relaxing (the floor gets muddy with food scraps... haha).

これだけは個人で行けないことを知って出発ぎりぎりになって慌てて申し込んだツアー。
朝便と昼便どっちを選べばよいのか？とよくわからないまま、色々ついてる昼便にしました。

ホテルからのピックアップバスに乗って港へ着くと、ちょうど朝便で２隻お船が帰ってきました。
２隻満タン！やはりこのツアーは朝に行くべきなんだとそのとき悟りました。
この日はあいにく曇り。なので朝行っても同じだよね～と自分たちを慰めて出発。昼便のお船は１隻のみです。

まずはサンドバーへ。確かに遠浅ですが写真にあるような砂浜は見えません。
潮の満ち引きによって現れるといわれるこの砂浜は１日に2回あるそうなのですが、いつでも見れるというわけではないようです。
満月のとき、とガイドさんに言われ、では満月っていつなんですか～?と聞くとなんと今日！え～朝便に申し込めばよかったと後悔・・・
このときは朝10時がちょうど引き潮で砂浜が見えていたのだそうです。
私たちが行ったときは既に正午過ぎ・・残念ながらもっとも浅くてひざ下でした。

気分を盛り上げようと船員さんたちがビーチバレーに誘ってくれます。ここで40分くらい遊んでる間に船ではバーベキューと称するハンバーガーを焼いてくれます。
しかしこれが曲者。遊んでないでさっさと船にあがってハンバーガーを受け取るべきでした。
号令がかかってから船に戻ると既に長蛇の列。中に挟む具はセルフで取るのでと～～っても時間がかかるのです。すでに船は次のシュノーケルスポットに向けて移動中。

どんどん人が食べ終わっているのにありつけるまでに30分以上かかりました。
全員分は用意されてるよね、とのんびり構えていたら、なんと具がありませんでした（泣）
日本人ガイドさんに「もうないんですか?」と聞くと、「はい、ありません」とだけ。
悲しい顔をしているとハンバーガーの肉を焼いているおじさんがもう一切れくれました～♪
しかし、ようやく食べ始めたら船は次のシュノーケルスポットに到着。

この間に、ウミガメのいるスポットを通っていきます。でもハンバーガー待ちで並んでいるので全然見えず・・・・

シュノーケルはわりとたっぷり時間があって堪能できました。でも人が多すぎて・・・大きなサンゴの周りを１周するだけで他のところには行かないよう注意されます。

最後にちゃっかりチップの要求はありましたが、とてもこの日本人ガイドさんに渡す気にはなれませんでした。なので他のよくしてくれたスタッフの方にお渡ししました♪
シュノーケルの時間から帰りがけになると時折陽が差して天気が良くなり楽しめました。

もう一度このサンドバーのツアーに行きたいとは思いますが、やはり午前のスナックつきのツアーにするか、他社さんのツアーに参加すると思います。
それくらい、昼食と称するハンバーガー待ちにはうんざりでした。
座る場所もなく立ち食いなので、席は絶対に船頭の屋外をお勧めします。そこなら荷物を入れる場所がありますが、それ以外はありません。そして日本人は船頭に集められて話をされますし船から海への出入りも船頭となります。
間違っても座ってはいけないのは船尾。一見良さそうですがいろんな人が船長席に行って写真を取るので（そんなことをしているのは日本人だけでしたが・・・）座る場所を踏み台にして登るので荷物も座るところもドロドロにされちゃいます。

楽しいツアーではありますが、座る場所もないくらい詰め込むのはどうかな～と思いました。だとしたら何も食べ物がないツアーの方が気が楽だったかも（足元は食べかすなどでドロドロになるんです・・・笑）

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ハナウマ湾シュノーケリング　日本語ガイドが海の世界へご案内＜シュノーケルセット／終日＞

My long-cherished wish has come true! 念願叶った‼️

Reviewed by: べる子

I read in a review that there were only fish of the same color, but the guide knows where to find the fish, so they will take you to places with rare fish. There were many beautifully colored fish swimming right in front of me. Next time, I want to see a sea turtle. I definitely recommend the tour.

口コミで、同じ色の魚しかいなかった。とありましたが、ガイドさんは、魚のいる場所を分かっているので、珍しい魚のいる場所まで、連れて行ってくれます。綺麗な色の魚が沢山、目の前を泳いでいました。今度はウミガメを見たいです。絶対にツアーがオススメ。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

It's cold. 寒い

Reviewed by: kuuuu

It was an afternoon in May, but it was really cold. It was so cold that my lips turned purple. I could only do a little snorkeling because I couldn't stand the cold. A cover-up is a must.
The sea was certainly beautiful, but it wasn't breathtaking. Maybe I had too high expectations...
Lunch included a hamburger, but it was difficult to eat on the boat because of the strong wind... Snacks flew away. I was glad there wasn't a full lunch.
I did see sea turtles and manta rays, which was somewhat enjoyable, but I feel it wasn't worth the price.

5月の午後でしたが、とにかく寒い。唇が紫になるほど寒いです。寒さに耐えられずシュノーケリングは少ししかできませんでした。羽織るもの必須です。
確かに海は綺麗ですが、感激するほどではありませんでした。期待しすぎたのかなぁ…。
ハンバーガーのランチ付きでしたが、船の上は風が強くて食べにくいのなんの…スナックとか吹っ飛びました。ランチはなくてよかったと思います。
ウミガメもマンタも見れてそれなりに楽しかったのですが、値段の価値はない気がします。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

It's cold. 寒い

Reviewed by: りちえ

It was drizzling and cold. The sandbar had seawater up to my ankles due to the tides, which was different from what I had imagined. However, the staff were lively and seemed to be having fun playing beach volleyball. The hamburgers grilled by the captain were delicious. The live singing with the guitar was wonderful as well. If only the weather had been better, it would have been perfect. But I was able to see a waterfall that is rarely seen.

小雨が降っていて寒かった
サンドバーも潮の関係で足首まで海水があってイメージとは違ったが
スタッフが盛り上げてくれて楽しそうにビーチバレーをしていた
船長が焼いてくれたハンバガーは美味しかった
ギターでの生歌もステキでした
天気さえ良ければ最高だったと。
でも、めったに見れない滝を見ることが出来ました

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

The snorkeling was mediocre. シュノーケルは微妙

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I'm satisfied with the landing at Sandbar, but the snorkeling involves swimming in a line over a short distance, which is quite awkward. It felt like being packed in like sardines. However, I think it's fine for those who are new to snorkeling.

サンドバー上陸までは満足ですが、シュノーケルは短い距離を行列で泳ぐのでかなり微妙です。
いも洗い状態でした。 ただ、シュノーケル始めての人でも大丈夫だと思います。

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

Beautiful! 綺麗！

Reviewed by: すっち

The sandbar was a very mysterious sight and incredibly beautiful! On the way to the sandbar, I also got to see turtles and manta rays♪ I think it's best to check the low tide times on the reservation screen when deciding on the date to join this tour. After all, the sandbar at low tide is the best!

サンドバーはとても不思議な光景でとても綺麗でした！サンドバーに行く途中で亀とマンタにも会えました♪このツアーに参加する時には、予約する際の画面の中にもある干潮の時間を調べてから参加する日にちを決めた方が良いと思います。やっぱり干潮の時のサンドバーが最高です！

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サンドバー天使の海　シュノーケリング＆ウミガメウォッチクルーズ　船上のBBQグリルで焼くハンバーガーランチ付き！＜午前／日本語クルー＞

Angel's Sea ★ Sea Turtle 天使の海★ウミガメ

Reviewed by: あやこ

In late May, I participated in a girls' trip. The staff were cheerful, and I was able to enjoy playing beach volleyball with the other participants I met for the first time. The sandbar was very beautiful and soothing, but the sea breeze was cold!! I think it depends on the season, but it was tough to stay in wet clothes, so I think it would be good to have a place to change (there isn't a designated changing area, so I quickly changed in the restroom…).

5月下旬、女子旅で参加しました。
スタッフの皆さんも陽気で初対面の参加者さんたちともビーチバレーで楽しむことができました。
サンドバーはとてもキレイで癒されましたが、
海風が寒い！！
時期によると思うけど濡れたままの服装でいるのツラいので着替えがあるとよいと思います(着替えの場所はありませんのでお手洗いでささっと着替えさせていただきました…)。

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イルカ中学　野生のイルカ＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　高速ボートでイルカ遭遇率アップ！＜少人数制／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎可／日本語／ランチ付き＞

I got to see both dolphins and sea turtles! イルカにもウミガメにも会えたよ！

Reviewed by: JUN

I encountered a pod of dolphins twice!

Unfortunately, they didn't play with us... But I guess just being able to see them was lucky. I really wanted to dive down to the dolphins without a life jacket!

At first, my wife was hesitant to go into the ocean, but once she got in and saw the dolphins and sea turtles, she was thrilled! However, while watching the turtles, she got seasick and had to throw up... (laughs)

Even with a green face, she was excited. As for me, even though I'm over sixty, I successfully graduated from Dolphin Middle School!

The guide was a lively woman, which was great!

I have one complaint. There was no mention that reconfirmation was necessary, but there was a message at the hotel, so I called the contact number, but they said it wasn't in use... I wish the information was updated accurately.

イルカの群れには2回遭遇！

残念ながら、一緒に遊んではもらえなかったけど・・・。
まあ、遭遇できただけでもラッキーなのかな・・・。
できればライフジャケットなしで、イルカのところまで
潜りたかった！

最初、妻は沖の海に入るのが怖いとしり込みしていたが、
いざ入ってイルカやウミガメを見たら大感激！！
ただ、カメを見ているうちに波酔いして、撒き餌・・・。（笑い

青い顔しながらも感激していた。
私自身、還暦過ぎだけど私立イルカ中学を無事卒業！！

ガイドも元気な女性でよかったよ！！

一つだけクレーム。
リコンファーム必要な旨の記載がなかったけど、ホテルに
伝言があったので、連絡先の電話をしたが、使われていない
とのことだったけど・・・。情報は正確にアップして欲しい。

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