All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Guide Takao, photographer Maeda, and Captain Mr. Don were all very friendly, making for a fun experience. During the car rides and while on the boat, they taught us various things about dolphins and the local area, which was easy to understand. They even prepared warm tea, fruits, and rice balls, which was truly attentive service. The wetsuits are available for rent for a fee, but I recommend borrowing one.

ガイドのタカオさん、カメラマンのマエダさん、船長のMr.ドンさん皆さんがとてもフレンドリーで楽しい思い出となりました。車の移動中、船での移動中に色々とイルカのことや現地のことを教えていただき分かり易かったです。温かいお茶やフルーツ、オニギリまで用意してくださり、まさに至れり尽くせりでした。ウエットスーツは有料ですが、借りることをオススメします。

I enjoyed snorkeling and boogie boarding at the beautiful beach. I could also walk to Whole Foods Market. However, renting a bike might have been more convenient.
The lunch was filling and delicious.
Perhaps because a hurricane was approaching, the waves were high and I couldn't see any fish, so I definitely want to try again.

綺麗なビーチでシュノーケリングやブギーボードを楽しみました。ホールフーズマーケットにも歩いて行けました。でも、自転車レンタルした方が楽だったかもしれません。
ランチも食べ応えがあり、美味しかったです。
ハリケーンが近づいていたからか、波が高く魚も見えなかったので是非リベンジしたいと思います。

Unfortunately, due to the rain, we couldn't fully enjoy the beautiful emerald blue sea, but we had a great time with the sandbar, turtle watching, and snorkeling. The BBQ lunch was very delicious. The guide, as well as the captain and crew, were friendly and very kind. I would like to participate again when the weather is nice. (The weather is always a matter of luck on the day...)

あいにくの雨で、美しいエメラルドブルーの海を満喫という訳にはいきませんでしたが、サンドバーとウミガメウォッチング、スノーケルを楽しみました。
BBQランチ、とても美味しかったです。ガイドさんをはじめ、船長やクルーもフレンドリーでとても優しく親切でした。今度は良い天気の時に参加したいです。（天候ばかりは当日の運ですが…）

We chose Dolphin University for our family trip with three generations, ranging from 6 to 61 years old. This was my number one activity for the trip, and everyone was moved by the experience! The staff were really kind and funny, and we had a great time. We saw plenty of dolphins and sea turtles, and we were very satisfied. They also took a lot of photos, so we have wonderful memories. Choosing Dolphin University from various dolphin tours was definitely the right decision. I would love to go again next time!

親子3世代、6歳から61歳までの家族旅行でのアクティビティでイルカ大学さんを選びました。
私が今回の旅行でしたい事のナンバー１だったのですが、皆を連れて行って全員が感動してくれました♪
スタッフの皆さんは本当に優しくて面白くて、凄く楽しませて頂きました☆
イルカも海ガメも沢山見られたし、大満足でした。
写真も沢山撮ってくれていたので、良い思い出が残りました。
色んなイルカツアーからイルカ大学さん選んで大正解でした。
次もまた行かせて頂きたいです(^_^)

Due to the approaching hurricane, the waves were high and the visibility was poor. Haha. I was looking forward to turtle watching, but it seems the turtles evacuated as well, so I couldn't see them... Well, it's a natural phenomenon, so it can't be helped! The hamburger for lunch was delicious!

ハリケーン接近の為、波が高く透明度も悪かった〜。笑 海ガメウォッチングも楽しみにしてたけどカメも避難したらしく見れず… まあ、自然現象なので、仕方ない！ランチのハンバーガーは、美味しかったー！

The weather wasn't great, but I was satisfied to meet a lot of dolphins. The staff were all very kind, and I had a lot of fun. What was disappointing was that I forgot to film the dolphins and that we couldn't go to the usual snorkeling spot because of the bad weather. Thank you, Natsumi and Juli, for your help. I would like to participate again.

天気はいまひとつでしたが、たくさんのイルカに会えて満足でした。
スタッフはみなさん親切で、とても楽しかったです。
残念だったのは、イルカを動画で撮り忘れたのと、天気が悪くて
いつものシュノーケルポイントに行けなかったこと、ですね。
ナツミさん、ジュリさん、お世話になりました。
また、参加したいです。

Workers there need better customer service the experience was amazing just the workers there could be more friendly. The driver was the only one with a great attitude.

We were able to have a tour just for the two of us. The beautiful sea and the fish that not only didn't swim away but actually came closer. We also had a photoshoot underwater, and I was really satisfied.

たった二人のために　ツアーをしてもらえました。
きれいな海と　逃げていかないどころか　寄ってくる魚たち。
海の中での撮影もしてもらって　すごく満足できました。

We are a couple in our 50s, participating with our 4th-year university daughter. We were unsure about the morning program, but this plan turned out to be the right choice. The sandbar was beautiful, but there weren't many fish while snorkeling, so it felt a bit lacking. However, the snorkeling after moving to the coral reef was absolutely satisfying. We experienced schools of fish and saw a turtle up close in the water, which was an unforgettable experience. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious, and I want to thank the man who entertained us on the bus and Yuki, who was very attentive on the boat. My wife and daughter were also very satisfied!

54歳同士の夫婦、大学4年生の娘と3人で参加。午前中のプログラムと迷いましたが、このプランで正解。サンドバーは綺麗でしたが、シュノーケリングしても魚もいないので、こんなものかなぁと。その後の、珊瑚棚に移動してからのシュノーケリングが大満足。魚の群れ入るは、海の中でホヌが至近で見られるは、これまでに無い経験。ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったし、行きのバスを盛り上げてくれたおじさん、船でいろいろと気を使ってくれたユキさん、ありがとうございました。かみさんも娘も大満足でした！

We had a great time and it's definitely worthwhile to check out the Sandbar. The water is just beautiful and great snorkelling too. Lunch was also very decent. We had hamburger and pineapples and tortilla chips on the side. The only thing that bothered us was that the Captain kept on assuming we are Japanese and that we don't speak English (given that there are a lot of Japanese tourists on the boat). He repeatedly tried to communicate with us in very broken Japanese. We look Asian, but we are Canadian and we don't understand Japanese. I always reply him in English but he keeps forgetting that we speak English. Maybe he thinks we all look the same. He loved making conversations in English with Caucasian guests, called out the non-Asian names on his list of guests, and ask them where they were from, whether they were celebrating an occasion, but made no effort to talk to us the same way. The translator, think his name was Freddie, initially assumed we were Japanese too but caught on right away that we are English speakers which was great. Other staff were very nice and helpful. Overall we did have a great time and I would recommend this, only the Captain frustrated us a little.

The sandbar was deeper than I expected, which surprised me! I've heard that the beach appears only during certain times. Snorkeling was so much fun! There wasn't much explanation on how to use the snorkeling gear, so I almost felt like I was going to drown until I got the hang of it (laughs). We saw beautiful corals, fish, and sea turtles. I went with my family and husband, and we all had a great time!

サンドバー、思ったより深くてびっくり！！砂浜が現れるのは時期があるそうです。シュノーケルすごく楽しかった！シュノーケルの使い方の説明があまりないので、コツを掴むまで溺れそうになったけど（笑）きれいなサンゴ、魚、ウミガメ見れました家族と旦那と行きましたが、みんなで盛り上がりました！

I participated in the Dolphin University on August 18. I was a bit skeptical about whether I could really swim with wild dolphins, but I was able to swim with a pod of over 30 dolphins. Additionally, wild sea turtles came right up to the boat. The fifth-grade children were also very excited. The local guides were kind and made the experience really enjoyable. Next time I go to Hawaii, I definitely want to participate again.

イルカ大学には、８月１８日に参加しました。本当に野生のイルカと泳げるかと半信半疑でしたが、３０頭以上の群れと一緒に泳ぐことができました。さらに、野生のウミガメも船のすぐそばまでやってきました。小学５年生の子供たちも大興奮でした。また、現地添乗員の皆さんも親切で楽しくすごくことができました。次回もハワイに行ったら、ぜひ参加したいです。

It was disappointing that we couldn't see the fish due to the rain from the previous day, but the staff were very kind, and it was reassuring even with small children around. Thank you very much.

前日の雨の影響で魚が見えなかったのが残念でしたが、スタッフの方々がとても親切で小さな子供たちがいても安心でした
ありがとうございました

The sandbar was submerged in seawater up to my waist, but it was a beautiful place with very clear water. I went snorkeling, but there weren't any fish at all. Since there were no hiding spots, there were no fish.
Next, we headed for sea turtle watching, and I was able to see several sea turtles. It was really great.
Then, we went to the coral reef and enjoyed snorkeling in a place where I couldn't touch the bottom. Many fish welcomed us, and it was fun.
Finally, the hamburgers made by the staff were very delicious. I thanked the staff and said goodbye.

サンドバーは腰位まで海水に浸かりましたが、とても水が綺麗で素敵な場所でした。シュノーケリングをしましたが、魚は1匹もいませんでした。隠れる所がないので、魚はいないですね。
次に、海ガメウォッチングに向かいましたが、何頭もの海ガメを見ることができました。とても良かったです。
次に、サンゴ礁に向かい足の着かない場所でのシュノーケリングを楽しみました。たくさんの魚たちが迎えてくれて楽しかったです。
最後に、スタッフの皆さんが作ってくれたハンバーガーがとても美味しかったです。スタッフの皆さんにお礼を言ってお別れしました。

I participated in a morning-only tour. It happened to be a day when the tide was high, so even in the shallowest areas, the water level was up to my stomach. However, I had a great time during the photo opportunities and snorkeling, and the sandwiches were delicious, so it was a good experience overall.

午前中のみのツアーに参加しました。当日はたまたま潮が満ちている日だったようで、一番浅い所でもお腹位まで水位がありました。ただ、写真タイムやシュノーケリングを楽しく過ごせましたし、サンドイッチも美味しかったので、良かったです。

I think this is a tour that can be participated in with peace of mind, even with young children in elementary school.

Renting a car seemed tiring due to the hassle of finding parking and driving on unfamiliar roads, so it was great for us to be driven to a beautiful, less crowded beach. The kids were very happy.

We were able to play at the beach for about two hours, which felt just right, but I thought that two hours wouldn't be enough for lunch and shopping during the Kailua sightseeing.

That's why I gave it a ★4 rating.

我が家は小学校低学年の子連れでしたが、子供がいても安心して参加できる
ツアーだと思います。
レンタカーを借りても駐車場探しや不慣れな道を運転するのが疲れそうで、
私達には車に乗せてもらい気楽に人の少ないきれいなビーチへ行けたのでとても良かったです。
子供も大喜びでした。

ビーチは２時間くらい遊べたのでちょうどいいと思いましたが、
カイルア観光はランチと買い物をする時間は２時間では足りないように思いました。
なので★４とさせて頂きました。

We traveled by boat and were able to reach our destination while enjoying a fun guided experience. I remember that when I went, the water was shallow, about up to my knees, but we were able to see a beautiful sandbar. We also saw sea turtles and enjoyed snorkeling for about an hour. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious (≧∇≦). Despite a mishap where the strong wind blew away the lettuce, the crew and other guests had a great time enjoying the tour together! It was a place I would love to visit again!

船で移動しますが、楽しくガイドをしていただきながら目的地までいくことができました。私が行った時は浅いところでひざ下くらいまで海水があったと記憶していますが、キレイなサンドバーをみることができました。
ウミガメも見られましたし、シュノーケリングも約1時間楽しみました。
お昼のハンバーガーはおいしかったです（≧∇≦）風が強くレタスが吹き飛ばされるというハプニングもありながら、クルーのみなさん、お客さんと和気あいあいとツアーを楽しむことができました！
またいきたいと思える場所でした！

I participated in a daytime snorkeling tour. While enjoying views of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea, I snorkeled with sea turtles for about an hour, creating unforgettable memories. On the boat, snacks and drinks (for an additional fee) were provided, and you can also enjoy a cruising time after snorkeling. I think it was a very meaningful experience for a tour I decided on suddenly. The price is a bit on the higher side, though...

昼間のスノーケリング付きのツアーに参加しました。ワイキキのホテルやダイヤモンドヘッドを海から眺めながらウミガメと一緒に1時間程スノーケリング、忘れられない思い出になりました。船上ではスナックやお酒（別料金）が用意してありスノーケルの後のクルージングタイムも楽しめます。突然決めたツアーにしてはとても有意義な時間が過ごせたと思います。値段は少しお高めですが…

The sandbar was absolutely wonderful.
During snorkeling, a turtle swam by and almost bumped into me; it was an amazing experience.
The hamburger for lunch was so delicious that my son, who usually has a small appetite, said he wanted another one!

サンドバー、最高に素敵でした。
シュノーケルでは、亀が泳いできてぶつかりそうになったり、驚きの体験でした。
ランチのハンバーガー、とっても美味しくて、少食なはずの息子がもうひとつ食べたい！と言ってました。

The bus pickup was significantly delayed, which made me worry. Other participants in the same tour were concerned and went to make phone calls, but we missed each other, which was a bit of a downside.

Since it was windy, my family, who tends to get seasick, was a little worried, but it turned out to be no problem at all. Despite the strong winds, the water was surprisingly clear. That's what the lady said. The sea was truly beautiful. At the bar, even though the surrounding water was a deep blue, the spot we were in was only knee-deep, making it a unique experience. The lady took many perfect shots of us.

We only saw the sea turtles briefly, but it was nice to have spotted them. Then came snorkeling time. We went around the coral, but it was a place where even adults couldn't touch the bottom at all. We were given life jackets and floating bars, and off we went! My 7-year-old daughter was super excited, swimming around and shouting, "There are red fish! There are striped ones!"

I was trying to keep up while almost cramping my legs, holding onto the bar. For lunch, we had hamburgers made with freshly grilled patties topped with cheese and plenty of vegetables. It was delicious. The wind was strong, and the lettuce was flying everywhere, but that was part of the fun.

The lady kindly brought a cup of salsa sauce and chips for my daughter, who loved them. Everything was well taken care of, and we had a great time without any seasickness. For the return trip, I think it would be good to prepare to change quickly in the restroom so we wouldn't feel cold on the way back.

We had a wonderful experience. Of course, my daughter's illustrated diary was all about snorkeling.

バスのお迎えが予定よりかなり遅れて、心配しました。
同じツアーの方は心配して電話をしに行って下さってましたが、入れ違いになったりそこがちょっとマイナスポイントでした。

風が強かったので船酔いしやすい我が家は少し心配しましたが、全く問題ありませんでした。
風が強い割に透明度出てますね。とお姉さんの言葉。本当に綺麗な海でした。バーでは周り濃い青の海なのに自分たちのいる場所だけが膝下で貴重な体験でした。お姉さんにバッチリのショットを沢山撮っていただきました。
ウミガメさんは少ししか顔を出してくれなかったけどまあ見られたのでよかったです。
そしてシュノーケリングタイム。サンゴの周りに行きますが、大人でも全く足のつかない場所でした。ライフジャケットと浮かぶバーを貸してもらってGO！7歳の娘は大興奮。泳ぎまくって、赤のお魚がいた！シマシマがいた！と大騒ぎでした。
親の私が脚がつりそうになりながらバーを持ってついていってました。
ランチのハンバーガーは焼きたてのハンバーグにチーズをのせて、好きな野菜をたっぷり入れていただきました。美味しかったです。風が強くてレタスが飛び散ってましたが、それも楽しかったです。
サルサソースとチップスを気に入ったムスメの為にお姉さんがカップに入れてお代わりを持ってきてくださいました。
至れりつくせりで、船酔いもなく、楽しく過ごせました。帰りはトイレの中でサッと着替えられる様に用意をして行けば寒くなく帰れると思います。
とても良い経験をしました。ムスメの絵日記はもちろんシュノーケリングでした。

Our driver was really funny and really helpful. The snorkel gear was great and the Tips of the driver helped us to feel save all the time

Is this an experience unique to Japan? Or perhaps to the world? It can only be described as wonderful. I've been visiting Hawaii for years, but since I always go in winter, it was too cold for me to feel like getting in the water. However, this time it was a family trip with eight people, including my three grandchildren, so we included it at the children's request. I didn't get in the water, but the other seven came out with beaming smiles, and it was definitely worth bringing them. I bought an underwater camera just for this occasion, but I was so caught up in the fun that I didn't take a single picture. What a shame!

日本ではというか？世界でもここだけ？の経験でしょうか？もう素晴らしいの一言に尽きます。何年もハワイには通っていますが、いつも冬ばかりなので、老人には寒すぎて水に入る気がしませんでしたが、今回は孫三人を含む8人の家族旅行でしたので、子供たちの要望で組み入れました。僕は、水には入らなかったのですが、あとの7人は水から上がってきた顔が満面の笑みで、連れてきたかいがあったというものです。せっかくの水中カメラをこのために買っていったのに、遊ぶのに夢中で、一枚も撮らずじまいでした。残念！

The tour was great. We saw dolphins an turtles. Thanks to the whole team for this awesome experience

I was expecting the beauty of the ocean, but while it is cleaner than Waikiki, it wasn't impressive. Upon reflection, there are more fish in rocky areas than in sandbars, so I wouldn't recommend it for those wanting to see fish. It's about a 20-minute bike ride to the city. I went to Target to buy souvenirs, but the chocolate obviously melts. The bike rental is $10. The staff are Japanese, so it's reassuring! The cost performance isn't great; it might be better to go by taxi or rent a car.

海のきれいさを期待していましたが、ワイキキよりはきれいなものの、感動するほどではありません。よく考えてみたら、サンドバーよりは岩場の方が魚がいるわけで、魚を見たい人にはお勧めしません。街へは自転車で20分くらい。お土産を買おうとターゲットに行きましたが、チョコは当然のごとく溶けます。自転車は10ドル。スタッフは日本人なので安心です！コスパは悪め、タクシーかレンタカーで行く方がよいかな。

I was able to see the dolphin swimming very close by, and I'm grateful to all the staff. My 9-year-old child seemed scared during their first snorkeling experience in the open sea and cried out of frustration, but they were moved to see the dolphin from the boat. We want to go again. Thank you!

イルカ先生がすぐ近くを泳いでいるのがみられて、スタッフの皆さんに感謝です。9歳のうちの子は、初めての沖でのシュノーケリングが怖かったみたいで、自分の不甲斐なさに泣いていたけど船の上からイルカ先生をみて感激してました。また行きたいと思いました。ありがとうございました！

I had been interested in this for a while, and when I went to Hawaii last time, I couldn't make a reservation, so I decided to try again this time! I was really looking forward to it. However, nature had other plans. During high tide, the sandbar was only up to my knees, and it rained.

The snorkeling was challenging due to the strong currents, but it was a satisfying tour overall. We even saw sea turtles up close, which was thrilling. Given the weather conditions, I will check the tides for my next attempt. The staff was excellent!

以前より気になっておりまして、前回ハワイに行った際は予約が取れずに今回は再チャレンジ！
大変楽しみに行きました。自然には勝てず。満潮でサンドバーはひざ上位まで。そして雨
但しシュノーケリングは潮が強かったですが、満足のいくツアーでした。ウミガメも出現して、身近で見れて感激。この様な天気でしたので、次回は潮を調べて再チャレンジ。
スタッフは最高でした

Everyone on the boat was sea sick and was vomiting the whole time. The sub scooter was fun, but there are lots of pressure. If you get claustrophobic or sea sick easily I don't recommend this active. We got to see a lot of fishes. The crew member on the other hand are no really nice.

When you come to Oahu, you can't miss the sandbar! There are many sandbar tours, but I recommend the full-day sightseeing tour with sea turtle watching and BBQ! Since you're there, I hope you fully immerse yourself in the tour for the whole day. Unless you time it perfectly with a big tide, it won't be a sandbar, but you'll still have plenty of fun. It's highly recommended! It can get a bit chilly after coming out of the water, so be sure to bring a jacket.

オアフに来たら、サンドバーは外せません！サンドバーツアーは数あれど、ウミガメウオッチングBBQ付き一日観光がおススメです！せっかくですから、一日どっぷりとツアーに漬かってほしいです。よっぽどの大潮タイミングを狙わない限り砂洲ではないですが、十分楽しめます。イチオシです！
海からあがると少し寒いから、上着を一枚持っていってね。

It's unbelievable that the shuttle from Waikiki, the rental of snorkeling gear, and just a pizza for lunch cost $82! I thought I would be able to snorkel, but they only handed me a mask and told me to go to the beach on my own, which is way too unkind! Plus, I couldn't see any fish at all!!!!

ワイキキからの送迎とシュノーケリング用具の貸し出しと昼食のピザだけで82ドルはあり得ない!
シュノーケリング出来ると思っていたのに、マスクだけ渡されて、勝手にビーチに行けでは不親切すぎる！しかも、魚なんて全く見られない！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！

We saw several amazing turtles and schools of fish. The crew was great - one member stayed by my son in the water until he was comfortable, and then dove down to get cool stuff off the sea floor to show him. The sailing portion was a blast. They let my son drive the boat which will be an awesome memory for him. I would definately do this again.