All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I was worried about the bad weather at departure, but when we arrived at the sandbar, the weather was refreshing! The water was up to my waist, but I was very satisfied with the beautiful sea. If I could wish for anything, it would be for a longer snorkeling time.

出発時天気が悪く心配でしたが、サンドバーへ着けば清々しい天気に！
海面は腰位までありましたが、綺麗な海に大満足です。
欲を言えばもう少しシュノーケルの時間が長ければ良かったです。

First time to Hawaii I picked this tour. What an awesome experience. Friendly staff and pickup/drop off made it easy. Will do it again with the family.

We participated as a couple because we could see dolphins up close. It was very early in the morning, but our guide, Julie, was so entertaining that we didn't feel sleepy on the bus and had a great time. It was June, but the temperature was low, so everyone borrowed wetsuits (for $10). Also, some people felt sick on the boat, so motion sickness medication is a must!!

As soon as we got on the boat, we could see many dolphins jumping. At the same time, everyone jumped into the sea! During the first swim with the dolphins, those who were unsure of their swimming abilities were allowed to go in first. Because I was nervous about swimming, I was able to go in first and see the dolphins up close!! During the second swim, I couldn't get to the front and was at the back, so I couldn't see the dolphins at all. I'm glad I got to see them during the first swim. If you're slow at swimming or at the back, you won't see the dolphins at all.

What got me even more excited than the dolphins was snorkeling. I was truly moved to see various kinds of fish up close. The cheeseburger and snacks we had for lunch tasted ordinary, but they felt really delicious because we were tired, haha.

The staff were kind and many of them were fun. However, since there were 17 groups, I thought it might have been a bit too crowded. The hula dance was fun, but from the back, it was hard to see what was being danced because there were too many people. I also couldn't see the turtles very well. However, swimming with dolphins and snorkeling are experiences you don't get often, so I think it's worth participating at least once!

イルカが間近で見れるということで、夫婦で参加しました。
朝はとても早かったですが、担当のジュリーさんの話が面白くて、バスの中も眠くならず、楽しく過ごせました。
6月でしたが気温が低くて、みんなウエットスーツを借りてました。（10ドル）
あと、船に乗って気分が悪くなっている人もいたので酔い止めは必須です！！

船に乗ったあとすぐに、たくさんのイルカがジャンプしているのが見えました。それと同時に、みんなで海へジャンプ！
一回目のイルカと泳ぐ際、運動神経が不安な人は初めに入らせてくれました。泳ぎが不安な為初めに入らせてもらえ、イルカも間近で見ることができました！！
二回目のイルカと泳ぐ際は、前の方に行けず後ろにいた為、イルカは全く見えなかったので、一回目で初めに見せてもらえてよかったです。泳ぎが遅かったり、後ろの方にいるとイルカは全然見えません。

イルカ以上にテンションが上がったのが、シュノーケルです。いろんな種類のお魚が間近で見れて、本当に感動しました。
お昼に食べたチーズバーガーとスナックは、普通の味ですが疲れてるのもありとても美味しく感じました笑

スタッフの人も優しくて、楽しい方が多かったです。しかし17組もいた為、少し人数が多すぎかな？と思いました。
フラダンスも、楽しかったのですが後ろの方だと人数が多すぎて、何を踊ってるのかがよく見えませんでした。カメもあまり見えなかったです。
ただ、シュノーケルやイルカと泳ぐのはなかなかない機会なので、一度は参加したほうがいいと思います！

It's best to buy food in advance since mornings are early. I've heard that being hungry can make you more prone to seasickness.

During the bus ride, we received explanations, and as soon as we arrived at the port, we headed out to sea. According to the guide, if we depart late, we might have to wait if other tours are ahead, which reduces our chances to try again and meet dolphins. In that regard, Dolphin Academy has an advantage because of its smaller group size, allowing for quicker departures compared to the university. On the other hand, families can relax more, so the university is recommended for them.

The weather was clear, and although it was May, we didn't wear wetsuits and it wasn't particularly cold. Not everyone borrowed one this time, but it seemed to be fine. However, it can get chilly when the wind hits you after getting wet, so I recommend having a bag ready with a bath towel and a jacket.

Due to rain the previous night, the water clarity was a bit low, but we were able to see dolphins. About 5-6 dolphins swam about 10 meters away from us. I brought a camera, but it was quite difficult to get good shots. Fortunately, a professional photographer was there, and you can get photos for about $50. In my excitement of seeing the dolphins, I accidentally dropped my wedding ring, and if the photographer hadn't picked it up, it would have been a disaster, so I recommend removing rings and such in advance.

After the dolphins, we moved to a shallow area where we could see turtles and fish. Those who are confident in swimming can remove their life jackets here. Turtles only come up to the surface when they breathe, but we were lucky to see them up close several times that day.

After taking a break, they provided soup, something like a Snickers, and pineapple. The pineapple was especially sweet and delicious, so I recommend it.

Even though it's called snorkeling, you don't need to dive; basically, you just float, so even beginners need not worry. One thing to note is that there are no changing rooms, so it's advisable to bring clothes and pants that you don't mind getting wet.

Overall, it was great to see both dolphins and turtles, and since it ended in the morning, we had the afternoon free for shopping or other activities. Having a Japanese guide made it very reassuring, even for those who don't speak English. Thank you very much.

朝が早いので、ご飯はあらかじめ買っておくのがベスト。空腹だと船酔いしやすくなるそうです。

バスの移動中に説明をされて、港に着いたらすぐに海に出ました。
ガイドさん曰く、出発が遅くなると他のツアーが先にいた場合待っていなくてはいけなかったりして時間を取られる分トライ回数が減ってその分イルカに出会える可能性が減るとのことでした。その点で、イルカ中学は人数が少なくさっと出られるので大学より有利とおっしゃっていました。逆に家族ずれはのんびりできるから大学の方がオススメと言っていました。

天気は快晴だったので５月でしたがウェットスーツは着用しませんでしたが特に寒いこともありませんでした。今回は参加者全員借りていませんでしたが特に問題なかったようです。
ただ、濡れた後に風が当たると寒いので、バスタオルと上着はすぐに出せるかばんを用意することをお勧めします。
昨晩雨が降ったせいで透明度は少し低かったですが、無事イルカを見ることができました。大体5-6匹で10m先を泳いでいました。ただしカメラはもっていきましたが、きれいに映すのはかなりむずかしいです。そこについてはプロのカメラマンがついてくれるので、写真自体は50＄ほどでもらうことが可能です。
イルカを見れた興奮のあまり、気づかない間に結婚指輪を落としてしまいカメラマンさんが拾ってくれなかったら大変なことになっていたので、指輪等はあらかじめ外しておくことをお勧めします。

イルカの後は少し浅瀬に移動してカメやさかなをみられました。こちらは泳ぎに自信がある人はライフジャケットを外してもよいとのことでした。
カメは息を吸うときしか水面に上がってきませんが、この日は運よく何回も間近でカメを見ることができました。

一息ついたところでスープとスニッカーズ的な奴とパイナップルを配ってくれます。特にパイナップルは甘くておいしいのでおすすめ。

シュノーケリングと言っても、潜水などは必要なく基本的に浮いているだけなので未経験者も心配ないです。
注意点としては、更衣室等はないので濡れてもいい上着とパンツを持ってきておくことをおすすめします。

総評としてはイルカもカメも見れて、午前中で終わるので午後は買い物など違うことができるし、日本ガイドなので英語ができなくても安心で非常に良かったです。
ありがとうございました。

We were delighted with this activity.

Nick the Captain and his 2 crew were excellent hosts, safety conscious and went out of their way to make the cruise enjoyable for the 2 couples on board. Normally there would be a few more people on the cruise but we lucked it that day

The cruise consists of a 15-20 minute cruise in a catamaran to an area well off Waikiki Beach known as a spot where Turtles come to have parasites removed by fish.

We then went snorkeling (flotation vests supplied and mandatory to use). One of the 3 crew on board was in the water acting as a guide and safety person. He quickly located some turtles and directed us to them. We saw numerous turtles, some small, some larger in the water below us and on the surface.

After the snorkeling we had the supplied lunch, basic but adequate although the bread rolls were a bit stale. Free soft drinks and 2 free alcoholic drinks if you wanted them included.

Then the crew set the sails and we cruised around up towards Diamond Head before heading back to port. All up a great trip and worth doing, recommended.

It was my first trip to Hawaii, and I wanted to see dolphins and sea turtles, so I signed up for this tour. The meeting time was around 6 AM, which was tough because I was sleepy, but during the bus ride to the west coast, the guide kept sharing information about Hawaii and explaining about the dolphins, which made it enjoyable.

When we arrived at the harbor, there was an explanation about renting wetsuits. On the day I participated, about half of the people rented them. I rented one too, and I think it was the right decision. The sun was strong, and it was hot if you stayed still, but since we were going into the ocean, the wind on the boat was much colder than I expected. Other participants who didn't rent wetsuits kept saying they were cold, so I recommend renting one!

Shortly after we set off, we arrived at a spot where we could encounter dolphins! The guide mentioned that it was rare to see so many dolphins so quickly, but we encountered quite a large pod. At the same time, sea turtles were swimming nearby, and it was incredibly moving! They were really cute!

Unfortunately, the plan to play on the boat was suddenly canceled due to high waves, which was disappointing, but I still had a great time! The lunch hamburger was delicious, but it was a bit disappointing that it was served cold since it was pre-made. I understand that this can't be helped, though...

Overall, I was very satisfied, and it became a wonderful memory!

初めてのハワイ旅行だったので、イルカやウミガメが見たい！と思って申し込みました。
朝6時頃の集合になるので眠くて大変でしたが、西海岸への往路のバスでは担当の方がずーっとハワイのガイドやイルカの説明などをしてくれて楽しめました。
ハーバーに到着する際にはウェットスーツのレンタルについて説明がありましたが、わたしが参加した日は半分位の方がレンタルしていました。わたしもレンタルしましたが、これはレンタルして正解だったと思います。日差しが強く、じっとしていれば暑いのですが、なんせ海に入りますし風を切って走る船上は想像以上に寒いです。レンタルしなかった他の参加者の方は「寒い」とずっと言っていたので、レンタルされることをお勧めします！
出発してから間も無く、イルカに出会えるスポットに到着！こんなに早くたくさんのイルカに出会えるのは珍しいとガイドさんも言っていましたが、かなりたくさんのイルカの群れに出会えました。また同時にウミガメも近くで泳いでおり、すごく感動しました！本当に可愛かったです！
この日は波が高く、ボート？で遊ぶ予定が急遽中止になってしまい残念でしたが、十分に楽しめました！
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しくいただきましたが、作ってあるものを食べるので冷めた状態なのが少し残念でした。これは仕方ないと思いますが…
全体的には大満足で、とても良い思い出になりました！

The wait time was short and everything went smoothly. The sandbar was beautiful, just as I expected. I was able to see fish while snorkeling. Additionally, I got to see sea turtles quite up close. However, for those who couldn't snorkel, there was some downtime, and I wished they could have been offered other activities to keep them engaged, as it felt a bit like waiting around.

待ち時間も少なくスムーズでした。
サンドバーは期待通り、綺麗でした。
シュノーケリングで魚をみることもできました。
また、結構近くでウミガメを見ることができました。
シュノーケリングができない方が暇な時間ができてしまうので、その方には他の遊びをやらしてあげてほしかったです。待ちぼうけ感があったので。

It's a popular tour, so both the bus and the boat were crowded. I think this tour works because Japanese people are polite and don't complain. (≧∇≦) The snorkeling time is a bit short. The sandbar has no living creatures, so we just enjoyed the sky and the sea and took photos. We had water up to our waists during high tide. I wish the price for the high tide tour was lower. The description is tricky, as it seems to imply that both breakfast and BBQ are included, depending on the departure time. We did see sea turtles, and the hamburgers were big, but the snorkeling was geared towards beginners, which was disappointing. ~_~; I would like to see a tour that properly introduces marine life.

人気のツアーなので、バスも船も混み混みで、行儀よく不満を言わない日本人だから成立するツアーかな。（≧∇≦）
シュノーケル時間は短めです。サンドバーは生き物がいないので、空と海を味わいお写真だけ。私達は満潮時で腰まで水が有りました。満潮時のツアーは料金を下げて欲しいです。出発時間によって朝食かBBQなのが、両方付いているみたいな表記がトリッキーです。海亀さんも見られましたし、ハンバーガーも大きいですが、シュノーケルは初心者向けでがっかり。~_~;
しっかり海の生物と楽しむツアーの紹介が欲しいところです。

We participated as a family of four. It was fully booked. Unfortunately, the area with white sand was submerged in the water, making it feel like we were at a sandbar, but the colors of the sky and sea were beautiful, and we were able to see sea turtles quite closely. The burgers, which were grilled to perfection, were very delicious.

家族4人で参加しました。定員いっぱいでした。あいにく白い砂のところは海面につかっていて
ここがサンドバーなのかという感じでしたが、空と海の色は美しく、ウミガメにも結構そばで
あえました。じっくりやいてくれたバーガーはとてもおいしいものでした。

I participated in this tour, but unfortunately, the weather was not good, and I couldn't fully enjoy the beautiful colors of the sea and sky, which was very disappointing. It started to rain heavily, and it was quite cold on the boat.

The staff included some Japanese people, so I didn't have any trouble. Next time I participate, I would like to have a revenge on a nice day.

今回ﾂｱｰに参加させて頂きましたが、生憎の天気で
せっかくの綺麗な海と空の色が満足するように見れず、とても残念でした。
途中から強い雨が降ったりなどで、船上でもとても寒かったです。

ｽﾀｯﾌの方々は日本人の方がいたりして、困ることはありませんでした。
次参加する時は、天気の良い日にﾘﾍﾞﾝｼﾞしたいです。

I cannot say enough about what a great time my husband and I had on this outing! We had never kayaked or gone snorkeling. Thankfully Natalye and Bailey, our guides, were very helpful. I would do this again any time. Thanks for a great experience!

The pickup time is at 6 AM. Please gather wearing your swimsuits.

Since we were staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the pickup location was in front of the Ilikai Hotel next to the Hilton. It's easy to find as it's also a trolley stop.

A little earlier than the scheduled time, a small yellow bus, resembling a school bus, arrived. We boarded this bus and headed to the west coast, taking about an hour from Honolulu.

To quickly get out to sea from the harbor, the staff member on the bus provided us with important information and instructions. Although it was early in the morning, there was no time to sleep on the bus.

Regarding equipment, since the water is cold and those who are not good swimmers might find it easier to float in a wetsuit, we rented one for $10. Most of the tour participants rented wetsuits as well.

The dolphins we can see in this area are the Hawaiian spinner dolphins. They are named for their spinning jumps. They are about 1.8 meters long, smaller than the bottlenose dolphins often seen in aquariums, and they have a black coloration from their heads to their backs.

Upon arriving at the harbor, we put on our wetsuits and quickly boarded the Zodiac. After about 10 to 20 minutes of searching for dolphins, we spotted a group of around 30!

We positioned the boat ahead of the direction the pod was swimming and waited. When we saw the dolphins' dorsal fins, we all jumped into the water together at the signal.

This was my first time snorkeling so far out, and I’m not a strong swimmer.

I was really scared before jumping in, but...

It was absolutely fine!!

As long as you listen carefully to the staff and follow their instructions calmly, there's nothing to worry about. The snorkeling gear we used was good, and I didn’t get any water in my eyes or mouth.

When the staff member called out, "Look down!" and I peered below, I could see a group of dolphins swimming beneath us!!

That day, we tried four times and saw dolphins every time. Moreover, the captain skillfully positioned us at a spot with clear water. Truly a legend.

By the fourth time, I was able to see them up close, almost within reach. I didn’t notice it while snorkeling, but later when I reviewed the video from my waterproof camera, I was surprised to find that it even captured the sounds of the dolphins. It was a truly precious experience to get a glimpse into the lives of wild dolphins.

By the way, due to strong winds that day, snorkeling in shallow waters was not possible because the water was murky. If you are mainly considering snorkeling in shallow waters, it might be good to keep in mind that it could be canceled depending on the day.

Finally, we returned to the boat and enjoyed some fruit and warm tea, and we had the remaining snacks (pastries, juice, cheese, granola bars) after getting back on the bus. On the return bus, there was an announcement about the sale of photo data taken by a professional photographer. I purchased some photos, and they beautifully captured the scenes during the briefing and the dolphins we saw that day.

Personally, I would have loved to hear more detailed information about the ecology and population of Hawaiian spinner dolphins, as well as the relationship between Hawaiians and dolphins.

For those who want to swim with dolphins for the first time, I truly think this is a fantastic activity. Thank you for the valuable experience.

ピックアップ時刻は朝6時。水着を着用した上で集合です。

私たちはヒルトン・ハワイアン・ヴイレッジに宿泊していたのでピックアップ場所はヒルトンの側のイリカイホテルの前。
トロリーの停留所にもなっているので、分かりやすいです。

時刻よりやや早く、スクールバスのような黄色い小型のバスが到着。このバスに乗って、ホノルルから1時間程かけて西海岸まで向かいます。

港から素早く海に出れるようにと、バスの中でお姉さんが注意事項などの説明をしてくださいます。朝早いですがバスで寝ている暇はありません。

装備については水が冷たいのと、泳ぎが得意でない方はウェットスーツを来た方が浮きやすいということで$10でレンタルをしました。ツアー利用者のほとんどがレンタルをしていました。

この地域で見られるイルカはハワイアンスピナードルフィンという種。ジャンプするときにスピンすることからこの名前がついているそうです。
サイズは水族館でよくみるバンドウイルカより小さい1.8m程で頭から背中にかけて黒くなっています。

港へ着くとウェットスーツを着て、早速ゾディアックに乗り込みます。
イルカを探しながら進むこと10～20分くらいたったでしょうか、30頭ぐらいのグループを発見！

群れの泳ぐ方向へ先回りして船でスタンバイ。イルカの背鰭が見えてきたら合図と共にみんなで一斉に海へ飛び込みます。

私はシュノーケリングをこんなに沖でやるのは初めて。しかも、泳ぎも不得意。

飛び込む前までは凄く怖かったのですが。。。

全く問題ありませんでした！！

お姉さんの話をよく聞いて落ち着いてその通りに動けば何も心配はいりません。
使ったシュノーケリングの器具もよかったのか、目や口に水が入ってくることもありませんでした。

「真下を見てー！」というお姉さんの声で下を覗きこむと何匹ものイルカの群れが泳いでいるのが見れました！！

この日は4回トライし、4回ともイルカを見ることができました。しかも、水の濁りも少ないポイントで待ち伏せてくれた船長の腕は確かなものです。さすがレジェンド。

4回目にいたっては手が届きそうなほど間近で見ることができました。
シュノーケリング中は気づかなかったのですが、後で防水カメラのムービーを見返したら、なんとイルカの鳴き声まで収録されていてビックリ。
野生のイルカの生活を覗かせてもらうことができた本当に貴重な経験でした。

ちなみに、この日は風が強かったため海が濁っているということで浅瀬でのシュノーケリングは無しでした。
浅瀬でのシュノーケリングをメインで考えられている方は、日によっては無くなるケースがあることも想定しておいた方がいいかもしれません。

最後に船にもどりフルーツと温かい紅茶をいただいて、残りの軽食（菓子パン・ジュース・チーズ・グラノーラバー）はバスに戻ってからいただきました。
帰りのバスでプロの写真の方が撮影した写真データの販売案内があります。写真を購入したのですが、レクチャー中の風景や当日に見たイルカの写真までとってもきれいに獲れていました。

あと、個人的にはハワイアンスピナードルフィンの生態や生息数、ハワイアンとイルカの関わりなどについてもっと詳しい話が聞ければもっと嬉しかったです。

初めてだけどイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいという方には本当にとてもいいアクティビティーだと思います。貴重な経験をありがとうございました。

Although we were past the departure time, we waited for about 20 minutes. The sandbar was beautiful enough to see from a distance, but it was deeper than I had imagined, with a depth of about 100 cm. Also, the water temperature was surprisingly low. The sea turtle watching was a bit far away, and I was unlucky. During snorkeling, I got stung by a jellyfish and had to give up halfway; I wanted to enjoy it a bit more. There were others who got stung as well. I'm not sure if it was because of that or if the captain just liked me, but I was lucky to be allowed to steer the boat on the way back. The view from the prime seat was great.

出発時間を過ぎているのに、20分くらいは待たされた。サンドバーは遠目から見てもわかるほど綺麗だったが、想像していたよりも深く、水深100cmくらいはあった。あと水温が意外と低い。ウミガメウォッチングはちょっと遠くて、運が悪かった。シュノーケリングではクラゲに刺されて途中で断念し、もう少し楽しみたかった。他にも刺されている人がいた。そのこともあってなのか、船長に気に入られたからなのかは不明だが、帰りに操縦をさせて貰えたのはラッキーだった。特等席からの景色は良かった。

We participated as a family of five. It was very enjoyable and became the best memory. The only downside was that the sandbar was not visible above the water and was submerged.

家族5人で参加しました。
とても楽しく最高の思い出になりました。
ちょっと残念なのはサンドバーが海上に見えず水中に沈んでいたことです。

The sea in heaven was more beautiful than I imagined. Although there wasn't a sandy beach, it felt great just to walk around, and you can take wonderful photos.

I also recommend snorkeling afterward. It was an amazing experience when I encountered a sea turtle while swimming.

Lastly, when I returned to the boat after swimming, it was quite cold, so I think having a light jacket would be convenient.

天国の海は想像以上にキレイでした。砂浜が出てるわけではなかったけど、歩くだけで気持ちいいし、素敵な写真が撮れます。

またその後のシュノーケリングがオススメです。泳いでるときに海ガメと出会えたときは感動です。

最後泳いだあと船に戻ったときに、けっこう寒かったので、羽織りものがあったほうが便利と思います。

I highly recommend this experience as you can see sea turtles and tropical fish up close. Since you'll be in the water for quite a while, it's a good idea to bring a hoodie or something to keep warm. There are no lockers available, so you'll need to put your belongings in a box with everyone else's, so I suggest bringing only the essentials like some money (for purchasing DVDs, etc.) and a bath towel.

ウミガメ、熱帯魚が超まじかで見れる貴重な体験ができるのでお勧めです。水につかる時間が結構あるので体が冷えないようにパーカー等を持って行かれることやロッカーがなくボックスに荷物を皆と一か所に入れるので必要最低限のお金(DVD等を購入するため)やバスタオルくらいを携帯することをお勧めします。

It took about an hour by bus from Waikiki (I was mostly asleep, so I’m not sure, haha) to arrive. The weather was bad along the way, with downpours like a tropical rainstorm, but it was cloudy when we got there. At least it wasn't raining, but it was quite cool.

Once on board, I sat wherever I liked and we set sail. Along the way, I saw a lot of army training planes, which was amazing! I also caught a glimpse of some sea turtles, which was nice.

When we arrived, the view was breathtaking, just like in the pictures! It was cloudy, which was a bit disappointing, but it was truly beautiful! According to the guide, the tide was the lowest it had been recently, but by the time we got off the boat and headed to the sandbar, the water was already up to my waist, haha.

The snorkeling was beautiful and a lot of fun! One thing I regret is that after swimming, it was cool, so I should have brought a change of clothes or something like a hoodie to throw on. I also brought a Ziploc bag for my phone to take pictures, but I really wish I had prepared a more serious waterproof case.

ワイキキからバスで1時間位？(ほぼ寝ててわからず(笑))で到着。
途中天気も悪くてスコールの様な雨が降ったりしたけど到着したら曇り。
雨が降ってないだけ良かったけど結構涼しかった。
乗船してから好きな席に座って出港。
道中アーミーの飛行訓練の飛行機がたくさん見れてすごかった！あと海がめも少し見れて良かった。
到着したら写真みたいな絶景！曇ってて残念だったけど本当に綺麗だった！！
ガイドさんによると最近で1番潮が引いてるって言われたけど船下りてサンドバー向かう時は
既に腰までつかっちゃう(笑)
あとシュノーケリングも綺麗で楽しかった♪
反省としては泳いだ後は涼しいから着替えかパーカー等の羽織る物をもっと持って行けば良かった。あとは写真撮るために携帯用にジップロック持ってったけど、やっぱりもっと本気の防水ケース用意して行けば良かったって後悔。。。

I was imagining a sandbar like in the picture, but due to the tides, the sandbar didn't appear, and I was in water up to my waist. However, the scenery was beautiful. I also saw a sea turtle, just a little bit. The lunch was delicious, with a hamburger made from freshly grilled meat right there.

写真のようなサンドバーを想像していたら、潮の満ち引きの関係でサンドバーは現れず腰まで水につかる感じでした。でも景色はキレイです。ウミガメも、ちょっとだけみれました。ランチはその場で焼いてくれたお肉でハンバーガ―が美味しかったです。

I had almost no experience with snorkeling, but I wanted to see dolphins up close, so I participated alone. Despite my age and the fact that I usually only do desk work, I was a bit worried about my physical fitness, but being optimistic by nature, I joined in on a whim, and it was really great. I felt so moved!! It became the best memory of my trip to Hawaii. I also think that being able to speak Japanese helped me participate with peace of mind. The burger I had on the boat was delicious, and I truly had a wonderful time.

シュノーケリングの経験もほとんど皆無だったけど、イルカを真近に見たくて一人で参加しました。高年齢もさることながら日頃デスクワークしかしていないので　体力的な心配もありましたが楽天的な性格なので、ノリで参加しましたが凄く良かったです。すごい感動を覚えました！！ハワイ旅行の中で一番の思い出になりました。日本語が話せた事も　安心して参加できた事だと
思いました。船上で食べたバーガーも美味しかった、本当に楽しいひと時を過ごせました。

We were picked up at the designated hotel and off we went to West Oahu! During the drive, our guide Julie kept the atmosphere lively with stories about Hawaii and dolphins, and before we knew it, we had arrived! We boarded the boat and set sail to see the dolphins! I had heard that the chance of seeing them was 90 percent, but there was a thrilling tension about whether we would actually see them. The staff worked hard to find a pod of dolphins, and we were able to swim close to wild dolphins!

After that, we enjoyed our time with activities like stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, and snorkeling! For lunch, we had homemade cheeseburgers, and we also got to enjoy sweet cut pineapple☆ Finally, we all came together for a hula dance with the staff and all the tour participants! It was a wonderful moment of unity☆ I have visited Hawaii many times, but I have never experienced such an emotional moment! This is a tour I would recommend to friends and family! I would love to participate again myself!

指定のホテルに迎えに来て下さり、いざ西オアフへ！！道中はアテンドのジュリーさんがハワイやイルカにまつわる話で車内を盛り上げてくださりあっという間に到着しました！そして船に乗り込みイルカの元へ出航！！イルカを見れる確率90パーセントとは聞いていましたが見れるか見れないかの緊張感の中、スタッフの方々が必死になってイルカの群れを探して下さり間近で野生のイルカと泳ぐことができました！！
その後はスタンディングパドルや、カヌー、シュノーケリングなどをしながらおのおのの時間を楽しみました！！ランチはお手製チーズバーガー！甘いカットパイナップルも頂けます☆そして最後はスタッフの方々、ツアー参加者全員でフラダンス！！みんなで一つになりました☆何度も訪れているハワイですがこんな感動を味わった事はありません！！友達や家族に進めたいツアーです！自分自身もまた参加したいです！！

On my third trip to Hawaii, I finally participated in the long-awaited dolphin tour. I was thrilled to encounter a large group of dolphins right after we set sail. It was truly exciting to see them, as it all depends on luck.

As for the tour details, we took a dedicated bus early in the morning and learned about Hawaii and dolphins for about an hour until we reached our destination. After that, we got on the boat and prayed in Hawaiian to see the dolphins. Once we spotted them, we dove right in, moved to different locations for snorkeling and marine sports, and had lunch on the boat. It was quite packed with activities.

However, with so many participants, everything felt like a conveyor belt. It was more about seeing the dolphins underwater than swimming with them, which was different from what I had expected.

They didn’t teach us how to swim or anything. They only signaled us to look underwater when the dolphins came.

It was disappointing, considering how many dolphins we saw.

At the snorkeling point, they were feeding the fish, which was shocking for me as a diver. However, the participants were excited because a honu came close and there were plenty of fish.

The view from the boat was uniquely Hawaiian and very nice.

The burgers and juice for lunch were not tasty, but the warm tea was good.

The return bus ride felt very commercial. It created an atmosphere for buying photos, which were expensive.

Overall, while the schedule was sufficient, the content felt like a conveyor belt, which was disappointing. It might have been better with fewer participants. Paying $150 per person for this is high. I won’t participate again.

Although I got to see the dolphins and they created a fun atmosphere, it was still a bit disappointing. There was no request for tips.

３回目のハワイ旅行で初めて、念願のイルカツアーに参加しました。
出航して直ぐにイルカの大群に遭遇でき大興奮しました。
会えるかどうかは運なので、会えて本当に嬉しかったです。

ツアーの内容としては
早朝から専用のバスに乗って、一時間ほど目的地につくまでハワイやイルカについて教えていただき
そのあと船にのってイルカにあえるようハワイ語で祈ります。
イルカを見つけたらそのままダイブ
場所を移動しシュノーケルとマリンスポーツ
船の上で昼食
と盛りだくさんでした。

でも、参加人数が多く全てが流れ作業
イルカと泳ぐというよりかは、水中でイルカを見るといった感じで思ってた感じとは違うかな～

泳ぎ方など一切教えてくれません
イルカが来たら水中を見ることだけ合図で教えてくれます。

あんなにたくさんのイルカに会えたのに残念。

シュノーケルポイントは魚にエサを与えていたので、ダイバーとしてはショックでした。
ホヌが近くまで来て魚もたくさんいたので参加者のみなさん興奮してました。

ボートから見る景色はハワイならでわでとてもよかったです。

昼食のバーガーとジュースはおいしくないです。
あったかいお茶は美味しかった。

帰りのバスは営業感満載でした。
写真を買う雰囲気にさせます。
高いです。

全体的に、スケジュールは充分なのに内容は流れ作業で残念。
少人数だったらよかったかな。
これで１人150ドルは高いです。
もぅ参加はしないです。

イルカに会えたし楽しい雰囲気を作ってくれるのに少し残念。
チップの請求はなかったです。

I was most looking forward to my trip to Hawaii.
It was disappointing that the sky was cloudy, but the sandbar was magical and beautiful.
The hamburger I had on the boat was incredibly delicious!

ハワイ旅行で一番楽しみにしていました。
空は曇っていたのが残念でしたが、サンドバーは幻想的で綺麗でした。
船の上で頂くハンバーガーはすごく美味しかったです！

Staff was excellent. They tended to all our needs with Aloha service. A must do trip when staying on the island.

At first, I was nervous getting on the scooter, but I quickly got used to it and enjoyed the underwater scenery. I also had a great time with my first stand-up paddle in the shallow waters, making it a fulfilling tour. Next time I visit Hawaii, I want to invite my parents and join again! However, the price for the underwater photos was a bit high... but since it's a memory, I ended up buying them anyway (laughs).

最初はドキドキでスクーターに乗り込みましたが、すぐに慣れ、水中の様子を楽しむことができました。浅瀬での初スタンダップパドルも楽しめて満喫のツアーでした。次回ハワイ訪問時は両親を誘ってまた参加したいです！！ただ、少し水中で撮っていただける写真のお値段が高かったのが…でも思い出なので買ってしまいましたが(笑)

I was able to see dolphins perfectly in the beautiful, crystal-clear sea like a pool! The staff dove in and took pictures of sea turtles with my waterproof camera. It's a memory I'll cherish for a lifetime. Thank you! The staff were kind and cheerful, and everyone was happy to take commemorative photos. The dolphin plush toys they gave as souvenirs to the kids were so cute that I want to participate again when I have children! (laughs)

プールのように透き通ったきれいな海で親子イルカがバッチリ見れました！
私が持参した防水カメラで、スタッフの方が潜ってウミガメの写真を撮ってくれました。一生の思い出です。ありがとうございます！優しくて陽気なスタッフさん達でみんな気軽に記念撮影もしてくれました。
キッズにお土産で渡していたイルカのぬいぐるみがとても可愛かったので子供ができたらまた参加したいです！(笑)

The morning gathering was very early, but the guide explained everything in a lively manner, making the bus ride enjoyable. However, since all the necessary information was provided on the bus, I thought it might be better to use a microphone, as there were times when it was hard to hear.

We boarded the boat at the port and set sail. On the day I went, I was very lucky and was able to see a pod of dolphins about ten minutes after leaving the port, and I also spotted two turtles. When we found the dolphins, we went ahead, and at the captain's signal, we jumped into the sea. The water was incredibly clear, and you could see the bottom. Watching the dolphins swim effortlessly right next to us was truly beautiful, and I couldn't take my eyes off them. When we found another pod of dolphins, the instructor swimming with us gave directions like "toward the mountains" and "out to sea," and we swam in that direction. After swimming for a while, we got back on the boat and repeated the process at different points. According to the explanation, there are times when it’s hard to find dolphins, and you might swim for a longer time. I thought that could be tough for those without much stamina, so I was glad we saw them quickly.

Throughout the trip from the port to the boat and back, a photographer was with us, taking commemorative photos and capturing beautiful shots of the dolphins and turtles. On the return bus, they provided information about purchasing the photos, so I felt we didn't have to force ourselves to take pictures during the tour.

When we got out of the water, they had cookies and cheese prepared, but since it was cold, the warm tea was the most delicious. It was the end of May, and I was glad I wore a wetsuit. I thought it would be chilly with the wind on my wet body while moving on the boat.

Overall, it was a very satisfying tour. Thank you very much to all the staff!

朝の集合はとても早かったですが、ガイドさんがとてもテンポよく説明してくれるので、バスの移動時間も楽しく過ごせました。ただ、必要なことはすべてバスの中で説明されるので、マイクを使ったほうがいいのでは…と思うこともありました。聞こえづらいこともあったので…。
港でボートに乗りいざ出航。私が行った日は、とても運がよく、港を出て１０分ほどでイルカの群れに会うことができ、カメも２匹は見ることができました。イルカの群れを見つけたら、先回りして、船長の合図で海に飛び込みます。海はすごくきれいで、底が見えるほどでした。自分たちがいるところのすぐそばをイルカがすいすい泳いでいく様子は、本当にきれいで、目が離せませんでした。また新たなイルカの群れを見つけたら、一緒に潜っているインストラクターが「山のほう」「沖のほう」と指示を出してくれ、そちらに泳ぎます。しばらく泳いだらボートに上がり、また違うポイントで海に入って泳ぎ…を繰り返しました。説明によると、なかなかイルカの群れに会えず、もっと長い時間泳ぐこともあるそうです。体力がない人にはそれは大変だなぁと思いました。すぐ見れてよかった。
港からボートに乗りまた港に帰ってくるまで、ずっとカメラマンさんがいてくれます。ちょこちょこ記念撮影をしてくれ、イルカやカメの写真もとてもきれいに撮ってくれています。帰りのバスで、写真購入の案内をしてくれるので、ツアー中は無理に自分たちで写真を撮らなくても大丈夫だと思いました。
海から上がったときには、クッキーバーやチーズを用意してくれていますが、寒いので温かいお茶が一番おいしかったです。５月末でしたが、ウェットスーツを着用してよかったです。海から上がったあと、ボートで移動するときは濡れた体に風が当たり、寒くなると思うので…。
全体的には大満足のツアーでした。スタッフの皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。

I participated in this tour for my honeymoon. It was my first time going on a sandbar tour, and I was impressed by the beautiful gradient of the sea! The weather was great, and I was satisfied with all the photos I took.

Snorkeling was also fun, as I saw a lot of fish. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sea turtles, although some people did spot them. Personally, I found the hamburger for lunch to be very delicious.

新婚旅行で参加しました。サンドバーのツアーに行くのは初めてでしたが、海のグラデーションがとてもきれいで感激しました！天気も良く、写真もたくさんとれて満足しました^ ^
シュノーケリングもたくさん魚が見れて楽しかったです。残念ながら海ガメは見ることはできませんでした(^_^;)見つけてる方もいましたが。
個人的には、昼食のハンバーガーがとても美味しかったです^ ^

I participated with ten colleagues. While I slightly regretted not choosing the ranch tour instead of the dolphin cruise, it turned out to be the right choice.

Waking up early was tough, but I took motion sickness medication and wore a seasickness wristband (which I bought on the bus for $20, thinking it would be worth it if I could use it multiple times), and I felt great. The weather was nice, and we encountered dolphins early on. Although they sometimes swim away, they came quite close, allowing us to see them well. After that, we were able to swim near a large turtle, which was an amazing experience.

Before swimming, we sang a song to pray for safety and threw flowers together. The crew's singing and Hawaiian dance were also great, and the hamburgers and chips we had on the boat were delicious. I found the chips at the airport on the way back and bought some as souvenirs.

On the last day, I arranged to meet with one of the crew members, Mai, to experience yoga in the park. I definitely want to go back to Hawaii to see the dolphins again. I highly recommend it!

　仕事仲間１０人で参加しました。牧場ツアーとドルフィンクルーズのどちらかを選ぶ時に牧場にすれば良かったかなと少々、後悔しながらの参加でしたが、こちらにして正解でした。
　朝早いのは辛かったのですが、酔い止め薬も飲み、船酔いのリストバンド（２０ドル、何回でも使えるなら良いかと思ってバスで購入）も良かったのか体調もばっちりで、お天気も良く、早い段階でイルカに遭遇でき、逃げてしまう事もあるそうですが、近寄ってくるぐらい近くまできて、しっかり見ることができました。その後、大きな亀さんとも蹴ってしまいそうなぐらい近くで泳ぐ事もでき、本当に良い体験ができました。
　泳ぐ前に無事を祈る歌を歌ってお花をみんなで投げたり、クルーの方の歌やハワイアンダンスも良かったし、船の上で食べたハンバーガーもチップスも美味しくて、チップスは帰りに空港で見つけて、お土産に買って帰りました。
　クルーの一人のmaiさんとは、最終日にヨガの待ち合わせをして、公園でヨガも体験する事ができました。
　また、ハワイに行ったら、イルカに会いに行きたいと思います。本当にお薦めです。

Had a great time. I always enjoy snorkeling here as there are allways lots of fish and warm clear water.

I was able to swim close to wild dolphins! And it was just about 5 to 10 minutes after we set sail! I was surprised! I had some anxiety, but thanks to the guide's careful instructions, I was able to fully enjoy the experience! It became the best memory!

野生のイルカと近くで泳ぐことができました！しかも、出航して5〜10分ぐらいで！びっくり！不安もありましたが、ガイドさんの丁寧な案内でしっかり楽しむことができました！最高の思い出になりました！