All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Dan was the best. He took care of us. He is knowledgeable about the area and extremely friendly. I highly recommend this tour.

The sea is beautiful, and we had a great time playing in the middle of the ocean at the sandbar, practicing SUP and snorkeling! Guided by the captain, we were healed by sea turtles and beautiful fish; it truly is a heavenly sea! The staff were also bright and friendly, which was the best!

海は綺麗だし、海の真ん中サンドバーでＳＵＰやシュノーケリング練習などして楽しく遊べました！キャプテンの誘導でウミガメさんや綺麗な魚たちに癒されて、ホント天国の海です！スタッフの方々も明るく親切で最高でした！

I understand that dealing with natural creatures can be unpredictable, but once on board, it felt quite rushed and not very leisurely. The staff's attentiveness was very good.

自然の生き物を相手にしているので仕方ないと思いますが乗船してからがあわただしくゆっくり楽しむ感じではありませんでした。
スタッフの気配りはとても良かったです。

Everything from the reception to the announcements on the boat is in English. For those who are not good at English, the only way to understand is by watching the movements, but I don't think there is anything particularly difficult as long as you wear your life jacket properly. However, since it's a self-inflating type, I found it quite tiring to swim as the waves pushed me off balance. I saw two sea turtles, but they weren't slow enough to take pictures, so it's better to think of it as just being able to see them. I was worried about not mixing up my boat since we swam with people from other tours. It seems they separate groups by the color of the life jackets, so it's reassuring to stay close to those wearing the same color. Overall, being in the water can be quite exhausting. Perhaps because of that fatigue, I got seasick on the way back and couldn't see any of the scenery, which was disappointing for the cruising time.

受付から船上でのアナウンスまですべて英語。英語が苦手な人は動きを見て理解するしかないですが、特に難しいことはなくライフジャケットをしっかりつけていれば問題ないと思いますが、自分で膨らませる簡易タイプなので波に押されバランスが悪く泳いでいて結構疲れました。ウミガメは２匹見られましたが、写真に撮れるほどゆっくりではなく見られればOKくらいに思っていたほうがいいです。他のツアーの人と一緒に泳ぐため、自分の船を間違えないか心配でした。ライフジャケットの色で分けているようなので、同じ色の人たちと離れないようにすると安心です。とにかくひたすら海の中なので結構体力を消耗します。その疲れもあってか、帰りは船酔いで景色を一切見られず、せっかくのクルージングの時間が残念でした。

The ocean was incredibly beautiful, and I had a great time seeing many fish. Above all, encountering a sea turtle was moving. I definitely want to enjoy snorkeling 🤿 and meeting the honu again on my next trip to Hawaii.

海がとっても綺麗で、魚もたくさん見る事もでき楽しかったです。
何よりも、ウミガメとの遭遇は感動しました。
是非、次回のハワイ旅行でもシュノーケリング🤿&ホヌとの出会いを楽しみたいと思っています。

I went to Hawaii on a reward trip from my company!
There was a pickup service to the hotel, and there were Japanese-speaking staff, plus some staff members brought their families along.
The lunch was delicious, and everyone was so kind, sharing a lot about Hawaii!
About 300 rare dolphins gathered around our boat, which is something that hardly ever happens, and we were all super excited!
I will definitely bring my friends with me the next time I go to Hawaii!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much!!! *\(^o^)/*

会社からのご褒美旅行でハワイへ♪
ホテルまでお迎えがあり、日本語スタッフもいてさらにはスタッフの家族もご参加されていた回でした(^○^)
ランチも美味しくスタッフもみんな親切でハワイの事たくさん教えてくれました♪
珍しいイルカが船の周りに300頭程集まってこんな事滅多にないって言われて皆でテンション上がりまくり！！
ぜひまたハワイ行く時は必ず仲間を連れていきます！！！ありがとう！！！
thank you so much！！！*\(^o^)/*

The only tour I booked on my solo trip and got the most out of the water related activities in the span of less than a day. Totally worth it to book and also get lunch included with the tour. Learned so much about respecting the reef, team focused sandbar volleyball and the joy of watching the turtles swimming.

My husband and I absolutely loved this experience. We got to kayak, snorkel and swim in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The crew was extremely sweet, the live music was phenomenal and the views were breathtaking. We would go back 100%.

We gathered before 6 AM 😅, but our bus driver Javier and instructor Fuko were already preparing even earlier, which was a small inspiration as we started. It took about an hour to reach Waianae in the west. Since it was my first time in the west, I felt a bit anxious, but we boarded the Poseidon with Dolphin University and performed a ritual before entering the sea, then headed out to search for dolphins... At the second spot, we were fortunate to find a pod of dolphins swimming beautifully 🐬✨. When I asked Fuko, she said the water was 1,000 meters deep! I was amazed by the depth of the ocean beyond my imagination! Then, we moved to a depth of 10 meters, where I was once again touched by the sight of honu and many tropical fish 🥹. We even slid down the slide attached to the boat, returning to our childhood... It was a tour filled with so much excitement! ✨

朝6時前の集合😅でも、バスドライバーのハビエルさんやインストラクターの風子さんは、もっと早くから用意してるんだよなぁ、と小さい感動をしながらのスタート。1時間ほどかけて、西のワイアナエまで。西は初めてだったので、ちょっと不安でしたが笑　イルカ大学さんのポセイドンに乗船し、海に入る儀式をしてから、イルカを探しに沖へ…2度目のポイントで見事に群れで泳ぐイルカさん🐬達を見つけてくださいました✨風子さんに聞いたら、水深1000メートルと‼️想像以上の海の深さに感動しました！　そして、移動して水深10メートルにて、ホヌやたくさんの熱帯魚にまたまた感動🥹　船についてる滑り台で、童心に帰ったりして…盛りだくさんのツアーでした✨

This was a fantastic snorkeling tour. Very organized. Dan and his wife were very professional and courteous. The equipment was provided, along with water and snacks. Pickup and drop off was very convenient. Thanks for a wonderful adventure!

Even though it's called a sandbar, the sandy beach and sea in the photo are only available during limited times, so be cautious if you plan to visit. Also, the timing was bad, and it was cold. Activities also require waiting in line, so you can't do them at your own pace.

サンドバーといっても写真のイメージの砂浜と海があるのは限られた時期で行く場合は要注意です。あとは時期が悪くて寒かったです。
アクティビティも順番待ちで自分のタイミングで出来るわけではない。

The emerald green sea looked as if bath salts had been added, and it was very beautiful. The water level was up to my waist, but I've heard that it only goes down to ankle depth about two to three times a year. Snorkeling was optional, and my 75-year-old father tried SAP. I floated comfortably on a floatie, and it felt great! The snorkeling group found the outgoing trip easy and enjoyable, but on the way back, they wanted to walk back across the sandbar but were told to turn around. Swimming against the current was very challenging, but they saw a lot of fish, and it was very beautiful and fun.

まるでバスクリンを入れたかのようなエメラルドグリーンの海がとても綺麗でした。
水面が腰の下までありましたが、聞くところによると、足首まで下がることは年に2〜3回らしいです。
シュノーケルは参加してもしなくてもよく、75歳の父がSAPにトライしました。
私は浮き輪でプカプカ浮いてとても気持ちよかった♪
シュノーケル組は、行きは楽で良かったけど、帰りはサンドバーを歩いて帰りたかったがUターンするよう言われ、海流に逆らって泳ぐことがとても大変だったけど、魚がたくさんいてとても綺麗で楽しかったとのことです。

I chose the banana boat and bumper tube plan! The bumper tube was especially fun! I'm glad I got to see sea turtles too!

バナナボートとバンパーチューブのプランにしました！バンパーチューブが特に楽しかった！海亀にも会えてよかった！

On the day of the trip, the wind was strong and the waves were intense, so I was worried about whether we would see dolphins. However, when we actually went out to sea and arrived at the dolphin spot, we were greeted by an incredible number of dolphins, and the kids were thrilled. The dolphins were friendly and swam around the boat for a long time, which was amazing. We also had the opportunity to snorkel and see sea turtles, which was a series of emotional moments. The staff were all very friendly and made it safe and enjoyable for our children aged 6, 8, and 10. I would love to participate again next time.

当日は風も強く、波も凄かったのでイルカに会えるか心配しておりましたが、実際に海に出てイルカがいるポイントに到着すると凄い数のイルカが出迎えてくれて、子供も大はしゃぎでした。
イルカは人懐っこく、長い時間を船の周りで泳いでくれて最高でした。
またシュノーケルもウミガメと会える事が出来て、感動の連続でした。
6歳、8歳、10歳の子供でも安心に楽しめるようスタッフの皆様の感じの良い方ばかりです。
次回も参加したいと思います。

The staff was excellent.
To be honest, Hanauma Bay doesn't have the clarity for snorkeling, and the fish are sparse.
It might have just been a bad time of year.

スタッフは最高でした。
ハナウマ湾は、正直に言えば、シュノーケリングするほどの透明度はなく、魚もまばらです。
たまたま時期が悪かったのかもしれません。

We had a wonderful time sailing and snorkeling. The crew were all so nice, informative and friendly. We saw several turtles and lots of fish.

The whole team made us comfortable especially with the kids! Kind and friendly!!! Thank you for making our trip special and memorable. The boys want to take you up on a job 🤗

This was one of the best catamaran cruises I’ve been on. My husband and I had our last full day on the island and i wanted to snorkel to see the Honu . So we booked this excursion and it was the best way to end our honeymoon . The crew is amazing and so friendly . Me being and island girl and my hubby from the mainland i had to give him the best experience before we left . This did not disappoint . I can only remember Phoenix name but everyone on 5/18 1145 crew were wonderful. The sailing after the snorkeling was a great way to end the adventure . I recommend this highly . MAHALO !

It was a bit cold due to the wind and occasional rain. However, I encountered many fish while snorkeling and was able to kayak skillfully, creating great memories with my wife. The staff was very attentive and provided friendly advice, making it a wonderful day. Thank you! 😊

風があり、時々雨も降ったので少し寒かったです。でもシュノーケルで多くの魚にも出会えたし、カヤックにも上手に乗れたので、妻との良い思い出になりました。そしてスタッフの気配りも十分で、とてもフレンドリーなアドバイスにて、良い一日となりました。ありがとうございました😊

This is my third time at Sandbar!
My wife and daughter were there for the first time.
The staff were friendly and communicated in Japanese, making it a very enjoyable experience.

Meeting up on-site was smooth, and the guidance was seamless.

サンドバーは、私は３回目！
妻と娘は初めてでした。
スタッフの皆さんが和気あいあいと日本語を使ってくれて案内してくれるので、とても楽しく過ごすことができました。

また現地集合で、参加させてもらい案内もスムーズでした。

Stunning location, not too many people, but of a process to get into the park but once there it was lovely. We didn’t get to see turtles but there was a lot of other fish to see.

I requested a pick-up service, and both the departure and return were almost on time.

I felt reassured because there was a proper explanation from a Japanese person before boarding the boat.

I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. The water level was about waist-high and felt cold at first, but I got used to it quickly. The live music on the boat was wonderful.

送迎をお願いしましたが行き帰りほぼ時間通りでした。
日本人の方から船に乗る前にきちんと説明があったので安心できました。

SUP、カヤック、シュノーケリングと堪能しました。
水位は腰くらいあって最初は冷たく感じましたがすぐ慣れました。
船での生演奏が素晴らしかったです。

The weather was nice, the tide was about knee-high, and the white sand was clearly visible, making for the best conditions to move around. Despite the large number of participants, the staff managed everything wonderfully and kept a watchful eye, allowing us to relax. We saw many sea turtles from the boat in the turtle zone, and at a different snorkeling point from the sandbar, we encountered a variety of fish. They checked in on us multiple times here as well, which was reassuring. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious. While this tour is a bit more expensive than others, the content is different, and considering the satisfaction, it can be said that the cost-performance is good. I recommend this tour to anyone who is undecided.

天気も良く、潮の高さも膝くらいで白砂もよく見えて動きやすく最高のコンディションでした。参加人数が多かったのに、スタッフは見事にさばき、目を配っていただいて安心して過ごせました。海亀ゾーンでは船上からたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーとは別のシュノーケルポイントではたくさんの種類の魚が見れました。ここでも何度も声掛けしてくださって、安心できました。お昼のハンバーガーも美味でした。他ツアーより割高なのは内容が違うからで、満足感を考えるとコスパがいいと言えます。迷っている方がいればこちらをお勧めします。

Lanikai is certainly beautiful, but when it comes to beach snorkeling, the Palau Pacific Resort is definitely superior. You can't expect much in terms of fish variety or density. However, you might encounter turtles. We also saw a turtle over 80 cm long. (Unfortunately, I forgot to turn on the camera, so I don't have a photo, but it was the largest one I've ever seen.)

ラニカイは確かに綺麗ですが、ビーチシュノーケルという点ではパラオパシフィックリゾートの方が断然上。魚影も種類も期待できません。
ただ、カメには出会えるかもしれません。
私達も甲良長80cm超えを見ましたよ。（写真は電源ON忘れたので無いですが、あれほどの巨体は初めて見ました）

I made great memories in the best scenery✨ Thank you😊✨
I found sea turtles while snorkeling 🤿 and filmed them, but they didn't show up well, which was disappointing 😢
However, I was able to see many sea turtles with my own eyes, so it was fun‼️ The spam onigiri was also delicious 🤤

最高の景色の中で、良い思い出が出来ました✨ありがとうございました😊✨
シュノーケル🤿で海亀🐢見つけて、動画撮ったけど、あんまり映ってなくて、残念😢
でも、肉眼でたくさん海亀🐢見れたので、楽しかったです‼️スパムおにぎりも美味しかったです🤤

Not only the activities, but we also stopped by Leonard's on the way back!

The guide was great too. We saw a lot of turtles.

アクティビティだけでなく、帰りにレナーズにも寄ってくださった！

ガイドもよきでした。
亀もいっぱい見れました

The front office was incredible as we changed our plans 2x and they accommodated us! The crew was very friendly and we saw several turtles and tons of fish. The catamaran was extremely smooth and everyone in our party had a blast! Highly recommend this excursion.

A lounge floating on the sea, kayaking experiences, snorkeling, and enjoying marine sports! The scenery was amazing, and there was a nearby U.S. military base with fighter jets and helicopters flying around. As an airplane enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Hawaii. Although the sandbar didn't appear due to the season, I had plenty of fun.

海に浮かぶラウンジ、カヤック体験、シュノーケリング🤿とマリンスポーツを堪能❗️
景色も最高で、近くに米軍基地があり、
戦闘機やヘリコプターも旋回しており、飛行機好きな私としてはハワイを大満喫出来ました。季節的にサンドバーは出現しませんでしたが、十分楽しめました。

It was cloudy all day, with occasional light rain, and it felt a bit chilly, so the conditions were not ideal. However, the staff lent us wetsuits, took photos on the boat, helped us find turtles, and really lifted the atmosphere. I had a very enjoyable time, so I would like to visit again on a sunny day.

この日はずっと曇りで、時々小雨もぱらつき、肌寒く、コンディション的にはハズレでしたが、スタッフの皆さんがウェットスーツを貸してくれたり、船上で写真を撮ってくれたり、カメを見つけてくれたり、場を盛り上げてくれました。
とても楽しい時間が過ごせたので、また晴れた日に再訪したいです。

This is an amazing experience. Entertainment of hosts (singers) was perfect. They have wit and the singing talent to go with it. I highlyrecommend going with them.

The sandbar is amazing! Sea turtles, fish around the corals, paddle boarding.
I can't believe wife and I did the banana boat ride at our ages. It is worth it though! I tell people I can't believe I did it but glad I did.

Will take this tour again when given the chance!