All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I could only look at the turtles from above, and the snorkeling was murky... The weather was cloudy, so it was cold. I was really disappointed that I couldn't feel the angelic sea vibe at all... For lunch, we only had simple sandwiches...

亀も上から眺めるだけで、
シュノーケリングも濁ってて…
天気もくもってたので寒かった〜。
天使の海って感じを全く感じれなくて残念です…。
お昼も質素なサンドイッチだけでした…。

I think it's an activity that anyone can easily enjoy underwater, even if they can't swim, since you're just sitting on a scooter. However, it states that your face won't get wet, but when getting off the scooter, you're told to get off in the water, so you end up submerged. For the 4.5 people after the first, they also had to get on the scooter from underwater, so everyone was soaked. Perhaps because there were so many people, the wait time was long, and there was no snorkeling. However, the underwater scenery was beautiful, so I think it's worth experiencing at least once.

スクーターに座っているだけなので、泳げなくても誰でも簡単に水中を楽しめるアクティビティだと思います。ですが、顔が濡れないと記載されていますが、スクーターから降りる際水中で降りろといわれるので、結果水中に潜った形になってしまいます。4.5人目以降の人たちはスクーターに乗る際も、水中から乗る形になっていたので、みんなビショビショでした。人数が多かったせいか、待ち時間が長くシュノーケリングもありませんでした。ですが水中は綺麗だったので一度体験されるといいと思います。

We had a really nice time. Saw some sea turtles and some fish. Unfortunately it was windy and a boat of scuba divers scared off the fish and turtles or should I say made it hard to keep up with them. The crew was completely awesome. The sail to the other side of Diamond Head was amazing. We had a really good time.

I couldn't see sea turtles on the tour, but I was very satisfied to see many here. If you can swim, please consider renting or bringing your own fins. It seems to be a diving spot, and if you can dive to about 5 to 6 meters, you can see a variety of colorful fish. The area near the surface is full of black fish, so if you're confident in your swimming, give it a try. The staff was friendly, which was great.

海亀を見るツアーで見れなかったのですが、こちらで、いっぱい見れて大満足です。泳げる方は、是非フィンをレンタルもしくは、持参して下さい。ダイビングスポットらしく、5〜6m潜れれば、色とりどりの魚が見れます。海面付近は黒い魚だらけなので、泳ぎに自信のある人はチャレンジしてみて下さい。スタッフもフレンドリーな感じで良かったです。

I participated in the afternoon BBQ lunch. Since it wasn't originally a condition to see the sandbar, I accepted that and joined the tour. The tide was about knee-deep, but I was able to see beautiful scenery! I was also glad to see sea turtles, pufferfish, and striped jack. The staff were very cheerful, making it a fun tour! Next time, I want to join when the sandbar is visible! By the way, the food was delicious too.

午後のBBQランチ付き参加しました。
元々サンドバーが見れる条件ではなかったので、そこは納得してツアーに参加しました。
だいたい膝下くらいの潮位でしたが、綺麗な景色が見れました！
ウミガメやフグ、シマアジも見ることができてよかったです。
スタッフさんも凄く明るくて楽しいツアーになりました！
次回は、サンドバーが見えるタイミングを狙って参加したいです！！
ちなみに、ご飯も美味しかったです。

This was one of the best things we did in our short stay in Hawaii. The crew were helpful and kept us feeling safe the whole time. We got very close to a lot of turtles. We highly recommend as we want to go back again & again!

I participated with my husband and our 8-year-old daughter, and we had a great time. It felt so wonderful to walk in the middle of the ocean! The Japanese tour guide took photos in various ways and provided detailed instructions, which was very helpful. I wasn't expecting much from the hamburger, but it was authentic and delicious! The service was great, especially with warm drinks provided for our cold bodies!

The only thing that left me a bit unsatisfied was that I wanted to enjoy the scenery on the way to the sandbar, but there were too many explanations, and I couldn't fully appreciate the views. I understand that it's important, though. Also, since it was crowded, when I went to get lunch last, there were no salads or fruits left, and I wish they had reserved enough for everyone. It was especially disappointing since it was so tasty.

It was really fun! I would love to use this service again!

旦那、私、8歳娘で参加しましたが、とても楽しめました。海の真ん中を歩けるなんてとっても幸せな気分でした！
日本人のツアーのお姉さんが写真をいろんな形で、とってくださったり細かい指示を出してくれて助かります。
ハンバガーも期待していなかったら本格的で美味！
寒くなった体に温かい飲み物が出たりとサービスも良い！
大満足にしなかったのは、
サンドバーに着く間の景色も楽しみたかったが、説明が多く景色を堪能できなかった。大事なのはわかるんだけどね。
あとは、混んでいたからランチを最後に取りに行ったら、サラダもフルーツもなくなっていて、そこは人数分確保しておいてもらいたかったなー。美味だったから余計にね。
本当楽しかった！また利用したいです！

The tour was great. Luch was awesome! The highlight would have to be the vollyball game everyone in our group had a blast!

I participated last year as well, and it was so much fun that I joined again this year. The staff members are really fun people, the cruise is enjoyable, and the sandbar is incredibly beautiful! This time, sea turtles came very close, and I was able to see many of their adorable appearances. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside the sea turtles. It was another very enjoyable tour this year. I want to join again next year! 😊

去年も参加したのですが、とても楽しかったので今年もまた参加しました。
スタッフのみなさんはとっても楽しい人たちで、クルーズも楽しいし、
なんといってもサンドバーはすっごいきれいです！
今回はウミガメがすごく近くまで来てくれてたくさん可愛い姿が見れました。
シュノーケルをしてたときも、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことができました。
今年もとても楽しいツアーでした。
また来年も参加したいなぁ＾＾

I always wanted to check out the Turtle Canyon, and, on this particular trip, I was able to. My only complaint was that it was on the western edge of Waikiki Beach, which was somewhat inconvenient. In a perfect world, it would have been placed in the center of Waikiki's hotel row. I boarded the catamaran and was greeted by a very friendly and personable crew. Once on board, the staff gave us a safety briefing, then explained the protocol for snorkeling the area. Once we arrived at our destination, the captain dropped anchor and the group was off. It was not long before someone spotted some turtles. All of us watched in awe as we observed their underwater universe. We were in the water quite a while before the captain signaled us to come aboard. Then, we were treated to a magnificent sailing past Diamond Head and around Waikiki Beach. Between the snorkeling (an excellent exercise for me), the turtles and the sail, it was a perfect afternoon for me. I was back in time to go with my friend for evening entertainment. This is one of the top three activities you must do before you leave Hawaii. It is truly a magical day!

Thank you, Jay the guide, Captain, and Justin the staff. ❤ Mahalo
I really appreciate all your help this time!
The dolphin tour starting with Hawaiian rituals and how to interact with marine life was a great learning experience.

ガイドのジェイ、キャプテン、スタッフのジャスティン。ありがとう❤Ｍａｈａｒｏ
このたびは、大変お世話になりました❗
ハワイの神事から始まるイルカツアー。海の生物との接し方。とても良い勉強になりました。

Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sandbar due to the tides, but... it was heartwarming to see what seemed to be the sea turtle we had helped before swimming around the boat. We were able to enjoy a side of Hawaii beyond just Waikiki.

潮の干満の関係で残念ながらサンドバーは見られませんでしたが…
以前助けられたウミガメらしく、船の周りを泳いでいるのを見ると何だかいじらしく思えました。ワイキキだけでないハワイを楽しむことができました。

The Angel's Sea was great! On the day we went, it seemed to be close to high tide, so the sandy area wasn't exposed (the water level was about waist-deep at its lowest). But with the beautiful sea and blue sky... the staff helped us with taking photos, which was nice.

I'm really not good at swimming, but I managed with snorkeling (my husband was able to swim, which helped). If needed, it would be better to bring a floatation device or something similar.

I hope to visit again if there's another opportunity.

天使の海、良かったです！
私たちが行った日は、満潮に近かったようで、砂場は出ていませんでした。(海の高さは、低くても腰くらいだった)
でも、綺麗な海に、青い空…写真撮影もスタッフさんが手助けしてくださり、良かったです。

私はすごく泳ぎが苦手ですが、
シュノーケルも何とかなりました。(旦那さんが泳げたから助かりました)
必要であれば、浮き輪など持参した方が良いでしょう。

また機会があればよろしくお願いいたします。

When we spotted dolphins from the boat, the crew called out, and one by one, we jumped into the sea and swam. At first, I was scared, but the crew member held my hand and pointed out, "Look over there!" Seeing the wild dolphins made me forget my fear. It was so much fun that I wanted to go every day. The joy was beyond what words can express. I absolutely recommend it. The crew members were amazing!

船に乗ってイルカを発見すると、クルーの人の呼びかけで、次々と海に飛び込み、泳ぎます。
始めは怖かったけど、クルーのお兄ちゃまが手を引いてくれて、ホラッ見てと教えてくれたり、野生のイルカを見れてもう怖さもありませんでした。
とにかく楽しくって楽しくって毎日行きたいって思うくらいでした。
文だけでは表せられないくらいの楽しさでした。
絶対に行ってほしい。
クルーの方々もメッチャ最高でした！

I was able to swim with a large pod of dolphins! A sea turtle even came very close, which was a bit scary!

The staff worked really hard to find the dolphins, and I'm truly glad I participated!

I joined at the beginning of October, and I recommend borrowing a wetsuit. I borrowed one, so I wore a rash guard and shorts over my swimsuit on the way there and back. If you don't borrow one and go in with just a rash guard, you'll need to bring a change of clothes because the bus ride back can be cold ( •́ㅿ•̀ ). Also, if you get seasick, taking motion sickness medication is a must!

I definitely want to participate again when I visit Hawaii!

イルカの大群と一緒に泳げました！
ウミガメもすぐ近くまで来て怖かったぐらいです！

スタッフの方もとても一生懸命イルカの群れを探して下さって本当に参加して良かったです！

10月初めに参加しましたが、ウェットスーツ借りられる事をおすすめします。
私はウェットスーツを借りたので、行きに着ていたラッシュガードとショーパンを水着の上から来て帰りました。
借りずにラッシュガード等で入られる場合は着替え持って行かないと帰りのバスが寒いと思います( •́ㅿ•̀ )
あと船酔いする方は酔い止めは必須です！

またハワイを訪れた際はぜひ参加したいです！

We went snorkeling as a family for the first time in Hawaii. Since the boat departs right in front of the hotel, you can easily enjoy it without having to go all the way to the North Shore. What surprised me was seeing a group of sea turtles swimming right in front of us. Even without snorkeling, the exhilarating feeling of sailing with the wind filling the sails was refreshing.

ハワイでは初めて家族でシュノーケリングしました。出船がホテルの目の前からなのでノースショアなどわざわざ行かなくてもお手軽に楽しめます。驚いたのは、ウミガメが目の前を群れなして泳ぐ姿が観れたこと。シュノーケリングしなくても帆に風をいっぱいに受けての疾走は爽快でした。

The guide was very skilled at storytelling, which heightened our expectations. There were many stories that I had never heard before. The sea was beautiful, and I enjoyed the atmosphere, but unfortunately, I didn't see any dolphins.

It seems that a few people who jumped in first were able to see them. There can be a difference in visibility depending on whether you jump in at the front or the back. So, it's necessary to jump in without hesitation, but even so, those at the back were delayed because of the large number of participants. There were about 35 people. Usually, tours have fewer than 10 participants, so I did feel a bit of a wait time.

ガイドの方の話がとても上手で期待感が高まります。
初めて聞くようなお話がたくさんあります。海もきれいで雰囲気は楽しめましたがイルカは見れませんでした。

先に飛び込んだ数人の方は見れたようです。飛び込む先頭と後方の差で見られないこともあるそう。
なので躊躇せずに取り込む必要があるのですが
それでも人数が多いため後方の方は遅れます。
35人くらいでした。
いつもは10人未満のツアーが多いため
待ち時間などもちょっと感じてしまいました。

My friend who went to Hawaii with me couldn't swim, but we both wanted to see marine life. While searching for something to do, we came across this underwater scooter! We received an explanation on the boat, then put our faces in the water and hopped onto the scooter! After that, a diver accompanied us the whole way, taking us underwater! The water was clear and visibility was excellent★ Plus, there were so many fish that seemed used to people, swimming right up to us♪ They were so cute, and we even saw a sea turtle, which made for a happy time! We just had to straddle the scooter and gently press the accelerator at our feet (^^♪ They even took videos for us! It costs 3,000 yen, but I think it's worth it! It's so beautiful★ Once our time was up, we had free time. I wanted to swim, so I swam alone, and during that time, they kindly gave me bread to attract the fish! The staff were so nice, and we had a really fun time. I'm glad my friend who couldn't swim was satisfied too!

一緒にハワイに行った友人は、泳ぐことができない友人でしたが、
海の生物に会いたい気持ちは一緒で、何かないか探していたらこの水中スクーターに出会いました！！船の上で説明を受け、海に顔をつけてぼふっと水中スクーターの中に顔を出してすくーたーに跨ります！そうしたらあとはずっと後ろにダイバーさんがついてくれて海中まで連れて行ってくれます！海の水は透明でとっても視界がクリア★しかも魚は人に慣れているのかものすごい量が寄ってきました♪すごくかわいいし、ウミガメも見れたし、幸せな時間でした！私たちはスクーターにまたがり足元のアクセルを軽く踏むだけ(^^♪動画もとってくれます！有料（３０００円）ですが、払う価値あると思います！とってもきれいなんです★自分たちの時間が終わったら、あとは自由時間です。私は泳ぎたかったので一人で泳がせてもらっていましたが、その時も魚が寄ってくるようにパンをくださいました！優しい方々でとっても楽しい時間になり、泳げない友人も満足していたようで良かったです！

The staff for the bus transfer didn't speak much Japanese, but as long as you can somewhat understand, you'll know when you're being called, so it's OK. The boat staff included Japanese staff, which was reassuring.

We enjoyed snorkeling and turtle watching, and if you time your visit to the sandbar correctly, you can experience the sandy beach in the water. When we went in early October 2016, the water was up to our knees, which was a bit disappointing, but we were glad to practice snorkeling in the beautiful sea and shallow waters!

バスでの送迎は少し日本語が通じないスタッフですが、なんとなくヒヤリングが出来れば呼ばれたりするのは分かるのでOK。船のスタッフは日本人スタッフもいるので安心でした。
シュノーケリングやタートルウォッチングも楽しめ、サンドバーは時期をしっかり見極めて行けば海の中の砂浜も体験できそうです。私達が行った2016年10月頭は膝まで水があり少し残念でしたが、綺麗な海のと浅瀬でのシュノーケリング練習が出来て良かったです！

I went on a 3-night, 5-day company trip. Since the schedule was tight, we were able to efficiently visit Hanauma Bay. We left in the morning and returned to the hotel by noon. It was fun to see many fish and sea turtles. It became a very good memory. Next time, I definitely want to participate privately as well!

3泊5日の社員旅行で行ってきました。余裕ある日程ではないので、効率良くハナウマベイに行ってこられました。朝出発し、昼にはホテルに戻れます。沢山の魚や海亀も見れて楽しかったです。とても良い思い出になりました。次回はプライベートでも是非とも参加したいと思います！

The guide recommended that I rent a wetsuit on-site. It seemed like the girls who participated with me would have preferred to have one as well. I thought I would be okay without it. Meeting the sea turtles was the highlight!

ガイドさんがウエットスーツをススメてくれたので現地で借りました。一緒に参加した女子達はあったほうが良かったみたい。僕は無くてもOKかなと思いました。ウミガメに会えたことが最高でした！

I participated with three friends. I had heard that it was cold to go into the sea at this time of year, but the water was really cold! At the sandbar, even though the water was shallow, we were still submerged up to our knees. But the water was very clear! During the sea turtle watching, there were many sea turtles, but I couldn't get a good photo. While snorkeling, I unexpectedly saw a sea turtle up close! I was very satisfied!

友人３人で参加。この時期に海に入るのは寒いと聞いていたけど水は冷たかった‼サンドバーでは水が浅くても膝下まで浸かってる状態です。でも水がとてもきれいでした‼海亀ウォッチングでは海亀たくさんいたけどちゃんとした写真はとれず。シュノーケルしてたらまさかの海亀がいて至近距離で見ることができました！大満足です＼(^_^)／

I was able to see a lot of dolphins, sea turtles, and tropical fish! However, I was so focused on chasing the dolphins that I couldn't really relax with them...

たくさんのイルカやウミガメ、熱帯魚がみれました！でもイルカを追いかけるのに必死だったので、イルカに癒されるとはいきませんでしたが…

It was the most exciting experience in my life. Everything was awesome - the sand bar, sea turtles, friendly staff, yummy hamburgers, above all, snorkeling in the sea. I will definitely do it again.

The best adventure I had it was simply awesome ..

There were more people than I expected, and there was hardly any time for snorkeling at the sandbar, so it felt rushed. That's a bit disappointing. However, the sea was beautiful, and I was able to see turtles well, so that was a positive aspect.

思ったより人数が多く、サンドバーでのシュノーケルは、ほとんど時間がなく、慌ただしかったです。
ちょっと残念。
ただ、海は綺麗でしたし、カメも良く見れましたので、その点は良かったかなと。

I had heard that the water level at Sandbar varies with the tides, so I went without too many expectations. Indeed, the water was up to my waist, but I had a lot of fun playing beach volleyball. The sea was much clearer than in Waikiki, and I'm glad I went. I'm also grateful for the excellent service from the reservation staff.

サンドバーは潮の満ち引きにより、海水の高さが違うとは聞いていましたので、あまり期待はせずに行きました。
確かに腰のあたりまで海水はありましたが、ビーチバレーなどもできて楽しかったです。
ワイキキよりもはるかに海もきれいで、いってよかったです。
予約の担当者もとてもいい対応をしてくれて感謝しています。

Dan was amazing from introduction to the activities end. He really took the time not only to teach us properly, yet he was friendly and personable. This was my wife's and my first time diving and it was experience to a new world. My wife was a bit scared at the start, but once in the water she started to love the dive. I attribute this due to Dan's expert teachings and calm manner. When I'm in Oahu again, I'd love to dive with Dan again. Would and will recommend him to everyone and anyone. After this dive, my wife and I are interested in getting our divers licenses.

I went with my grandmother and family, and the staff who spoke Japanese were very attentive, so my grandmother was able to enjoy herself without worry. The BBQ (hamburger) that was grilled on the boat was surprisingly delicious. It was amazing to see sea turtles up close. The only downside was that the sandbar had water up to our waists, so it wasn't really an island. There was no place to change on-site, so I spread a bath towel on the bus seat to avoid getting it wet on the way back, and the air conditioning was too strong, making it cold.

おばあちゃんと家族で行ったのですが、日本語のできるスタッフさんがすごく面倒似てくれるのでおばあちゃんでも安心して楽しめました。船上で焼いてもらったBBQ（ﾊﾝﾊﾞｰｸﾞ）がとても美味しくて意外でした。ウミガメも近くで見れて最高です。残念だったのはサンドバーが腰ぐらい水があり島になっていないところです。現地で着替えるところはないので、帰りのバスのシートが濡れないようにバスタオルを引いてました、エアコンが効きすぎて寒かったです。

I have always dreamed of swimming with dolphins, so even though I was alone, I signed up!

The bus had the logo of Dolphins and You, making it easy to find. Once on the bus, I filled out a consent form on the iPad (in Japanese). We departed for the ocean to the west, about an hour from Waikiki. The bus was very clean and had a TV where we watched safety guides. They really make good use of travel time!

When we arrived at the port, there was a restroom break. There is also a restroom on the boat, but it's only for emergencies, so I recommend going beforehand. After receiving a wetsuit (USD 10.00), fins, and a snorkel mask, we boarded the boat! I was worried because it was windy that day, but the blue sky and blue ocean were so beautiful! Once we set off, I completely forgot about the wind and was super excited.

First, we searched for dolphins. The captain looked for them with his eyes. Once we spotted a pod of dolphins, we quickly got ready and jumped into the sea from the boat! I can swim, but since it was my first time snorkeling, I hesitated a bit... However, I felt safe with a life jacket on and the crew accompanying me. When I opened my eyes underwater, I saw the dorsal fins of the dolphins on the surface! And when I looked down, there was a pod of dolphins swimming gracefully beneath me!! I was so moved (*'▽').

Next, we set off for the second snorkeling spot, which was a paradise with sea turtles and tropical fish! It was amazing enough to swim with dolphins, but getting to swim with sea turtles too was just incredible~☆ Perhaps it was a backup plan in case we couldn't see dolphins. There, we enjoyed a boat slide and snorkeling. The sea turtles come up to the surface to breathe, so it’s important not to be directly in front of them, and the crew was strict about this for those who accidentally got too close. It’s impressive that this tour is eco-friendly and emphasizes nature conservation.

Eating burgers for lunch under the sun was the best! You could also choose your favorite mini chips. On the boat, the crew performed hula dances and let us go out on the captain's deck, providing great entertainment! Even as a solo traveler, they welcomed me as part of the 'ohana, which was reassuring. On the way back, they played the photos and videos taken that day, allowing us to relive the memories (they are also available for purchase).

I definitely want to do this again! The feeling of becoming one with the ocean is something everyone should try!

ずっと、イルカと泳ぐのが夢だったので、ひとりだったのですが申し込んじゃいました！

バスはDolphins and youとロゴが書いてあって簡単に見つかりました。バスに乗ったら、すぐにipadに書いてある同意書（日本語記載）を記入します。ワイキキから1時間くらいの西の海に出発します。
バスはとてもきれいで、TVつきでSafetyガイドなどを見ます。移動の時間も無駄にしないところがさすがですね！

港についたらトイレ休憩があります。ボートにもトイレはありますが緊急時のみ利用ということなので、あらかじめいっていくことをおすすめします。
ウェットスーツ（USD10.00）、フィン、シュノーケルマスクをもらったらボート乗船！
当日は風が強くて心配していましたが、ハワイならではの青い空、青い海！！
出発したら風のことなんて忘れてテンションあがりまくりでした。

まずは目的のいるか探し。キャプテンが肉眼で探します。いるかの群れをみつけたら、
急いで支度してボートから海へジャンプ！私は泳げるのですが、それでもはじめてのシュノーケリングだったのですこし尻込みしました。。。でも、ライフジャケットもつけていますし、クルーの人が一緒にきてくれるので安心しました。
そして海の中で目をあけると、水面にいるかの背びれが！そして、反対側を見ると自分のしたに
いるかの群れがすいすい泳いでいました！！顔を必死に水につけて凝視！
感動しました(*'▽')

次は第二のシュノーケリングスポットへ再出発。そこには、なんとウミガメと熱帯業のパラダイス！！イルカだけでも感動なのに、ウミガメとも泳がせてくれるなんて、素晴らしすぎる～☆
きっと、イルカが見れないときのための保険なのかもしれませんね。
そこでは、ボート滑り台とシュノーケリングをしました。
ウミガメは水面にあがって息継ぎをするので、真正面にいてはいけないらしく、クルーはたまたまいてしまったひとには厳しく注意していました。エコフレンドリーということで自然保護の照明をもらっているツアーならではで、さすがですね。

ランチのバーガーも太陽の下で食べるのは最高！ミニチップスも好きなものを選べます。
船上では、クルーがフラダンスをしたり、キャプテンデッキに出させてくれたり、
エンターテイメントが充実！ひとりでもオハナといって、受け入れてくれて心強かった～。
帰りのバスではその日とった写真やビデオを流してくれて余韻にひたれました。（購入も可能らしいです）

またリピートしたいです！海と一体化する感覚、皆様もぜひお試しあれ！