All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was a very enjoyable tour. I wanted to swim even more, but swimming with the dolphins was a wonderful memory. Dancing hula on the water was also fun. Thank you!

とっても楽しいツアーでした。
もっともっと泳いでいたかったですが、イルカと一緒に泳げたことは素晴らしい思い出です。
海の上でフラを踊ったこともまた楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました！

This was my fourth time snorkeling, and the sea conditions, as well as the number of marine creatures like dolphins, turtles, and whales, were the best I've ever experienced.

About 15 minutes after departure, we encountered a pod of around 30 dolphins. The sea was calm, and the dolphins swam leisurely, making it easy to take underwater photos. It was truly enjoyable.

Even when the dolphins were out of sight, if you dove into the water, you could hear their chatter quite loudly. (laughs) While watching the turtles, we waited for the dolphins to return and were able to see them multiple times.

シュノーケルは4回目でしたが、海のコンディション、イルカ、カメ、クジラなど海の生き物たちの数、過去最高でした。
イルカは出港してから15分ほどで、30頭ほどの群に会えました。海も穏やかで、イルカたちものんびり泳いでくれたので、水中写真も撮りやすく、本当に楽しかったです。
イルカが見えなくなっても、海に潜ればイルカたちの話し声がうるさいくらいに。笑
カメを見ながらイルカたちが戻ってくるのを待って、何度も見ることが出来ました。

I was fortunate to be surrounded by friendly staff, and I was able to visit the beautiful Heaven's Beach. It was a place I had wanted to go for a long time, and it truly was wonderful.

気さくなスタッフの方たちにも恵まれて、とっても幸せな天国の海に行くことが出来ました。天国の海には前から行ってみたくてやっと行けた場所が本当にすてきでした。

We participated as a couple.
During the 3.5-hour tour, we saw 8 humpback whales, 20-30 dolphins, and 3 sea turtles.
Overall, it was a good experience, but I was disappointed with the Japanese guide's attitude.
It felt like there was a sharpness in their words, and I got the impression of being talked down to, which made me uncomfortable. It seemed like this shop only viewed dolphins as a business tool.
We were told to decide on the wetsuits before getting on the boat, and the photos were $60.
Later, we joined a tour at another shop where they kindly offered 400 photos as a gift and said we could ask for a wetsuit anytime if we needed one.

夫婦で参加しました。
3.5Hのツアーでザトウクジラ8頭、イルカ20-30匹、ウミガメ3匹観れました。
結果オーライでしたが日本人のガイドさんの対応には残念でした。
言い方に棘があると言うか、上から言われてる感が半端なくあり気分はよくありませんでした。どうもこちらのお店はイルカを商売道具としか思ってないような気がしました。
ウエットスーツもボート乗るまでに決めろ、写真は60ドル。
この後、他店でツアーに参加しましたが写真400枚プレゼント、ウエットスーツも必要であればいつでも言ってください。と親切な対応でした。

My first sandbar experience.
I researched the low tide periods in Japan and went during that time.
I think the conditions were really good.
It's amazing that such a shallow area can form offshore; it's something that wouldn't happen artificially, and nature is incredible.
It was great to be able to experience snorkeling so close by.
I was also able to take some nice photos that I can use for next year's New Year's card.

初めてのサンドバー。
日本で干潮の時期を調べて行きました。
すごく条件が良かった方だと思います。
沖合いにこんな浅瀬が出来るなんて　人工ではまず出来ないし自然は凄い。
シュノーケルもすぐ近くで体験出来良かったですね。
来年の年賀状にのせられる様な良い写真も撮れました。

We participated as a three-generation family. The sandbar was truly beautiful, and I felt like I could have looked at it all day, making it hard to leave. We were also able to see many sea turtles, which made the children very happy. However, since we participated in February, it was colder than expected, and the water was chilly, so we gave up on snorkeling. Even so, it was truly a tour that I’m glad we participated in.

家族3世代で参加しました。
サンドバーは本当に綺麗で1日中見ていたい気分になり、
帰るのが惜しかったです。
ウミガメもたくさん見ることができ、子供たちも大喜びでした。
ただ、参加時期が2月だったので思ったよりも寒く、水が冷たかったので、
シュノーケリングは諦めましたが、それを差し引いても本当に参加して良かったと
思えるツアーでした。

Clear skies! The ocean is so beautiful!
I was worried about whether I would see a sea turtle, but I did!
Everyone on the tour was friendly and really fun!
My husband participated in snorkeling, and since I can't swim, I didn't join, but during that time, they took care of those who couldn't participate by taking us on a cruise, which was really enjoyable!
When a sea turtle came close to the boat, we could freely get off the boat to see it, and other participants took pictures for us, making it a very fun time!
The BBQ lunch was also very delicious!
They talked with us until the end, and it went by in a flash!

快晴！海もとっても綺麗！
海ガメと会えるか心配でしたが、会えました(^^)
ツアーの皆さん、気さくでとっても楽しい方でした！
旦那さんはシュノーケリングに参加し、私は泳げないので参加しませんでしたが、その間、参加出来なかった人達をクルージングに連れてってくれたりと気遣ってくれて、とっても楽しかったです(^^)
海ガメが船に近付いてくると船から自由に降りて見に行けたり、他の参加者さんが写真を撮ってくれたりと、とても楽しい時間でした！
BBQランチもとても美味しかったです！
最後まで色々な話をしてくれて、あっという間でした(^^)

We participated with our family of four, including elementary school students. We were worried about seasickness, but it was quieter than we expected, and we were totally fine. We saw a lot of sea turtles, and at the snorkeling point, there were many beautiful fish! The water at Angel's Beach came up to our knees, but it seemed like the kids were able to practice snorkeling, which was great. For lunch, the kids happily made their own hamburgers. However, it was cold when we got out of the water. But we warmed up with the hot cocoa that was provided. I recommend bringing a thick hoodie and a bath towel.

家族4人小学生を連れての参加でした。
船酔いを心配してましたが思ったより静かで全然大丈夫でした。海ガメもたくさん見れたし、シュノーケルポイントでは綺麗な魚がたくさん見れました！
天使の海は膝まで水がきてたけど、子供たちはシュノーケルの練習もでき良かったようです。
お昼のハンバーガー思い思いに作って子供たちは喜んでほうばっていましたね。
ただ海から上がると寒かった。でも用意して下さった温かいココアを飲んで持ち直しました。
バスタオル巻き巻き厚手のパーカーあたりを持って行くことをお勧めします。

We participated as a group of four students!
It was very moving to swim so close to the dolphins. The sea turtles were great too.
The instructors were very cheerful, making it the best memory ever.

学生4人で参加しました！
イルカととても近くで泳ぐことができとても感動しました。ウミガメもよかったです
インストラクターの方たちもとても陽気で最高の思い出になりました。

My husband and I participated with our 3.6-year-old. As per the information provided, we brought towels, warm clothing, and motion sickness medication, and boarded the bus without a changing area (the wet suit rental didn't fit). I was worried about getting seasick and snorkeling in deep water for the first time, but the care from the staff completely alleviated my concerns! They said the hamburger was amazing. We swam with dolphins and fish, and also saw a humpback whale and a turtle. I was moved to hear the dolphins' voices in the video! We also enjoyed the slide, trampoline, and stand-up paddleboarding, so it was definitely a fantastic experience!

小3.6年と夫が参加しました。情報があったとおり、タオル、防寒着、酔い止め持参して、着替え場所無しでそのままバスにのりました。(ウェットレンタルはサイズ合いません)
酔いやすいのと、初めて深い海でのシュノーケルが不安でしたが、それを吹き飛ばすスタッフさんのケアにに大満足！！ハンバーガー最高と言ってました。イルカ、魚と泳げ、ザトウクジラとカメも見れました。ビデオに、イルカの声が入ってることにも感動！！滑り台、トランポリン、SUPもでき、大満喫間違い無しです！

Such an incredible adventure! Definitely worth the money spent!

I participated in the tour during my honeymoon.

Due to the timing, there were about 30 participants in the tour. The guide's explanations were bright, making the tour enjoyable.

Since we were informed in advance to wear swimsuits, we were able to smoothly enter the sea. It was a bit chilly because it was the rainy season, but there were warm drinks available after returning to the boat, which was a relief.

The air conditioning on the return bus was a bit strong, so I recommend changing properly after getting out of the sea.

ハネムーンで参加しました。

時期もあり、30名前後でのツアーとなりました。
ガイドの説明が明るく、つターが楽しくなりました。

事前に水着着用の連絡があったため、スムーズに海に入ることができました。
雨季ということもあり、少々海が冷たかったですが、船に戻ってから温かい飲み物もあり、助かりました。

帰りのバスが、少々エアコンがきいていたので、海に入った後は、きちんと着替えることをお勧めします。

I was glad that I could sign up at the last minute. It was really beautiful. However, I felt a bit disappointed that the day I participated was cloudy, but I was happy to be able to join.

直前に申し込み可能で助かりました。凄く綺麗だった。ただし参加した日が曇りで少し残念の気持ちがあったが、参加できて嬉しかったです。

The weather was unfortunate.
For women, wearing a bright bikini really stands out in photos. You can take beautiful pictures.
However, during snorkeling, it felt stricter than other tours, as we had to line up and those who struggled with swimming or using the mask were scolded. The visibility wasn't very good either. It's better than in Japan, though...
There were many Japanese people, and since the guide was also Japanese, it felt quite cramped, lacking the sense of openness you might expect abroad. We set sail from Niso, and the other group seemed to have more fun, possibly because they had a foreign guide. It might also depend on luck.

天気が悪く残念でした。
女性の方は明るいビキニにすると写真映えはすごいです。綺麗に撮れますよ。
しかしシュノーケルは列になって進んだり、泳ぎが苦手な方や上手くマスクが使えない方が参加してしまうと怒られていたり、他のツアーよりも厳しい気がしました。透明度もあまりよくありません。日本よりはいいですが…。
日本人が多く、ガイドも日本人だったので、割とキチキチしていて海外の開放感は望めません。二曹で出航し、もう一つの方は外国人ガイドもいたからか、楽しそうでした。運もあるかもしれませんね。

I was worried because it was the rainy season, but the water clarity was the best during the trip, and I was able to see dolphins right in front of me.

Above all, I had a great time from the bus ride there to the return trip. The staff were kind and attentive, yet had a relaxed vibe that suited us perfectly. There were many foreign tourists as well, which really made it feel like we were in Hawaii! It was truly enjoyable.

雨期ということもあり心配していましたが、海の透明度も旅の中で1番良くイルカを目の前で見ることができました。
そしてなにより、行きのバスから帰りまで、ずっと楽しかったです。
スタッフさんが優しいし、丁寧なのに、ある程度ゆるい感じが私達にはぴったりでした。他のツアー客も外国人が多く、ハワイに来てる！って感じで本当に楽しかったです。

I couldn't see the dolphins, and although I was supposed to eat a hamburger on the boat, there weren't enough, so I ended up eating at the port after getting off the boat. We didn't have many photos of ourselves from the purchase, and I felt like I missed out.

イルカには会えず、船上でハンバーガーを食べれることになっていましたが、数がたりないということで、船をおりてから港で食べました。購入した写真も自分たちの写真はあまりなく、損した気分になりました。

I participated in a long-awaited tour to swim with dolphins during my trip to Hawaii. I have snorkeled a few times before, but swimming with wild dolphins was a first for me, and it was truly moving.

The weather was nice, but since it was February, it was a bit cold even with a rented wetsuit. I think it's a good idea to prepare for warmth and take motion sickness medication.

On this tour, I was lucky enough to see not only dolphins but also whales and sea turtles. The staff on the boat made it really fun with music and hula dance shows, so I had a great time. It became a wonderful memory of my time in Hawaii!

I definitely want to participate again the next time I come to Hawaii.

今回のハワイ旅行で念願のイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加しました。シュノーケリングは今までに何度かしたことはありますが、野生のイルカと泳ぐのは初めてだったので、とても感動しました。
天気は良かったですが、2月だったのでウエットスーツをレンタルしても少し寒かったです。
防寒と酔い止め対策は確りとしておいたほうが良いと思います。
今回のツアーでは運良くイルカだけでなく、クジラやウミガメも見ることができたし、船の中では音楽やフラダンスのショーでスタッフの方々が楽しく盛り上げてくれたので本当に楽しかったです。ハワイでの良い思い出になりました‼
次にハワイへ来るときも是非参加したいと思います。

This time we went with a group of friends, and had a wonderful day - everybody truly enjoyed themselves. We will book again next time in Honolulu. Recommended!!!

This was our second time on the Holokai Catamaran, and again we had a fabulous day. Great crew! We would book again!!!

This tour was so much fun! We saw turtles, fish, whales and reefs.
The SCUBA divers were hogging the turtles but Lee took our GoPro down for a few close ups.
We were able to grab a few photos and videos with our cell phones while snorkeling.

All was good, only thing that could improve is the lunch. Spend at least $10 per person on lunch

FAAAAAABULOUS!! Great, casual way to spend a morning or afternoon. Plenty of snorkeling, splashing, swimming. You can relax on the boat or entertain yourself in the water while you wait for your ride. The people were fun, helpful, and organized. Fish were plentiful. The sea turtle was a special treat.

I joined expecting the first image to match reality, but it was somewhat different when I actually went (I think January played a role in this). I had assumed there would be a sandy beach, but there wasn't. We first took a walk to the shallow area after getting off the boat. At that point, the water level was up to my backside. Although the weather was good due to it being the rainy season in January, it was still quite cold. I went in wearing a swimsuit, but I couldn't really immerse myself in the water. After the walk, we returned to the boat, but it was so cold that I had to wrap myself in a bath towel. After that, we had lunch, which was quite tasty. Then we went snorkeling. However, there was an announcement that those who couldn't swim should not participate, and since I couldn't swim, I stayed behind. But there were plenty of items to play with, like inflatable rings, bodyboards, and stand-up paddleboards, so I borrowed those and played in the shallow area. I think even those who aren't good at swimming can have a fulfilling experience. However, it was still cold. Everyone returning from snorkeling was shivering from the cold. I recommend participating during a warmer time of year. The guide was Japanese and easy to understand.

１枚目のイメージ写真を期待して参加したのですが実際行ってみて若干違うな。。と思いました（１月ってのも関係あると思います）てっきり砂浜があると思っていましたがなく、まず船から降りて浅い方まで散歩。降りた時点ではお尻あたりまで水位はありました。１月雨季とあって天気は良かったのですが、普通に寒いです。水着で入りましたがとても体をつけることはできませんでした。散歩終わって船に戻りますがバスタオルをかぶってないといけないほど寒かったです。そのあとははランチ。普通に美味しかったです。そのあとはシュノーケリングへ。ただし泳げない人は参加しない方が良いとのアナウンスがあり私は泳げなかったのでお留守番。ですが浮き輪やボディーボードやサップなど遊べるアイテムが充実しており、それを借りて浅いところで遊んでいました。なので泳ぎが得意ではない人でも充実していると思います。ただやはり寒いです。笑　シュノーケリングから帰ってくるひとたちはみんな寒くて震えていました。
参加するならもっと気温の高い時期をお勧めします。
ガイドも日本人でわかりやすかったです。

We participated as a couple in our 40s. We arrived at the port in no time while laughing at the guide's broken Japanese jokes on the bus ride there. When it was time to split into two boats, they asked for preferences between a Japanese-only boat and an international boat. Since it was a special occasion, we chose the international boat. That said, the woman who guided us was Japanese, so we felt reassured. The BBQ lunch was truly delicious, just as the reviews said! After the meal, the male guide entertained us with his beautiful singing while playing the guitar. There were some lucky people who encountered a sea turtle while snorkeling. We could only see it from the boat, but it was a very satisfying tour.

40代の夫婦で参加しました。行きのバスでのガイドさんの片言日本語ジョークに大笑いしながらあっという間に港に到着。二隻の船に分かれる際、日本人のみの船とインターナショナル船に希望を募ってくれました。私たちはせっかくだからとインターナショナル船へ。とは言え案内してくれた女性は日本人だったので安心でした。BBQランチは口コミ通り本当に美味しかった！！食後はバスでガイドをしてくれた男性がギター片手に美声を披露してくれました。シュノーケリング中にウミガメに遭遇することができたラッキーな人もいましたよ。私たちは船上からしか見えませんでしたが大満足のツアーでした。

It was truly a vacation!
I had an incredibly refreshing time.

The voice of the male bus guide for the shuttle was really great!
He had some funny commentary too.

まさにバケーション！
最高に爽快な時間が楽しめました。

送迎のバスガイド(男)の声が、メッチャえー声！
チョット笑えるトーク付きでした。

It was around my ankles during low tide. I was disappointed as I was hoping to see the sandy beach, but the sea was beautiful and a sea turtle appeared, just as I had hoped. The lunch was delicious.

引き潮でくるぶしの辺りでした。
砂浜が現れるのを期待していましたので残念でしたが、海は綺麗でウミガメも現れてくれて、期待どうりでした。
ランチが美味しかったです。

I decided on Captain Bruce after seeing various reviews. Although the weather was unfortunate, the guide and driver were pleasant, the pickup time was perfect, and the food was delicious and satisfying. ★
However, during the snorkeling explanation, there were many comments that raised concerns, which made even experienced snorkelers hesitant.
In reality, the difficulty level was very low, and the time spent was only about 20 minutes within sight.
I believe safety explanations are important since it involves life, but I chose this somewhat expensive tour expecting that kind of safety and service, so I was disappointed in that regard.
Next time, I will choose a different tour!

色々な口コミを見てこのキャプテンブルースに決めました。天気こそ残念でしたが、ガイドさんや運転手さんの感じも良く、お迎え時間もピッタリ、料理も美味しくて満足出来るものでした★
ただ、シュノーケルの説明の時に不安を掻き立てるような説明が多く、初心者はもちろん、経験者も見送りにしていたくらいです。
実際の難易度は非常に低く、目の届く範囲で時間も20分程度と短かったです。
命に関わることなので説明は大切だと思いますがそういった安全性やサービスも期待してこの少々割高なツアーを選んでいるのでそこが残念に思いました。
次回は別のツアーで‼︎

The owner was a Japanese woman, and the attendant was also a Japanese woman. Their thoughtfulness was great.
We took a bus for about an hour from the Royal Hawaiian Center to board the boat.
We went out on the boat to search for dolphins. I ended up getting seasick during that time.
Along the way, we were able to see whales and sea turtles.
Finally, we entered the sea and swam with the dolphins. I was able to see the dolphins swimming right below me while snorkeling!
The crew was also eager for us to see them, and I was happy about their efforts.
On the way back, they served us spam onigiri, warm tea, and pineapple, and we even danced together.
I heard that in a few years, swimming with wild dolphins will no longer be allowed, so it was a precious experience.

日本人女性のオーナーでアテンドも日本人の女性でした。心遣いが良かったです。
ロイヤルハワイアンセンターから1時間くらいバスにのってボートに乗り込みました。
ボートでイルカを探しに行きます。私はその間に船酔いしてしまいました。
途中、クジラやウミガメも見ることが出来ました。
いよいよ海に入りイルカと泳ぎます。シュノーケリングで真下をイルカ達が泳いでいるのを見ることが出来ました‼
クルーの皆様も何とか見て欲しいと必死に取り組んでくださりうれしかったです。
帰りはスパムおにぎりや温かいお茶、パイナップルなどを出してくださり、ダンスも一緒にしました。
数年のうちに自然のイルカと泳いではいけなくなるそうで貴重な体験でした。

I participated in this tour for the first time. The day was cloudy, it rained occasionally, and it was cold, so it took courage to get into the sea, but I managed to do it! Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sandbar, but we did encounter sea turtles! I was satisfied because I joined the tour to see sea turtles. The staff were all very kind, which made me feel at ease. I would love to join this tour again someday.

初めてこのツアーに参加しました。当日は雲っていて雨もたまに降り、寒くて海に入るのは勇気がいりましたが、頑張って入りました♪残念ながらサンドバーは見れませんでしたが、海ガメには遭遇出来ました♪私は海ガメに会いたくて参加したので満足でした☆スタッフの方も皆さん優しい方ばかりで安心しました。またいつかこちらのツアーに参加したいです。

I participated in the morning session. Despite it being the rainy season, it was sunny, and I was able to see sea turtles while snorkeling. It was so much fun!! Also, the staff were very accommodating, and the lunch was delicious. Everything was fantastic!! I want to go again!!

午前の部に参加しました。
雨季にも関わらず晴れて、
シュノーケリングでは、ホヌもみれて
とても楽しかったです！！
また、スタッフの方達の対応も良くて
お昼ご飯も美味しかったし、
何もかも最高でした！！
また行きたいです！！