All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I participated in the afternoon departure plan.
Onboard, we were first served Leonard's malasadas (fried doughnuts), along with tea and juice, and the food was delicious.
The portion sizes were more than enough.
The boat swayed a bit until we reached the sandbar, but it was for a short time, so as long as you're feeling well, it's totally manageable.
One of the men in a large group seemed to be hungover and ended up throwing up, but it was funny.
At the sandbar, we got off the boat and spent some time exploring and taking photos. Two turtles, which seemed to be used to being fed, came close, and we took pictures with them.
It seems these two turtles come by every time.
After that, those who wanted to could go snorkeling or stand-up paddleboarding for about 20 minutes before leaving the sandbar.
I think we stayed at the sandbar for about an hour and a half to two hours.
The staff were kind, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and it was a lot of fun.

午後出発のプランに参加しました。
船上ランチでは最初にレナーズのマラサダ（揚げパンです）が配られ、お茶やジュースも出て、ご飯も美味しかったです。
量は十分でした。
サンドバーに出るまで少し船が揺れますが、短い時間なので体調が悪くなければ全然大丈夫なレベルです。
大人数で参加されている男性グループの1人が二日酔いだったらしく吐いておられましたが笑
サンドバーでは船から降りてしばらく散策したり写真を撮ったり、餌付けされているらしいカメさん2匹が近づいてきてくれたので一緒に写真を撮ったりしました。
この2匹のカメは基本毎回来てくれるようです。
その後希望者は20分ほどシュノーケリングやスタンドアップパドルをしてから、サンドバーを後にしました。
だいたいサンドバーに居たのは１時間半から２時間くらいだったように思います。
スタッフの方も親切で、海もめちゃくちゃ綺麗でとても楽しかったです。

We did some other snorkelling while in Hawaii and were quite disappointed. We were so glad we booked this trip to do some more. We were taken out to some deeper water and as soon as we jumped off the boat we saw multiple turtles! It was amazing. I have never seen turtles this big and so many in one spot. We spent about an hour snorkelling and then went on a sail out in the sun. The boat is quite spacious and room for groups to keep to themselves or sit with others. The staff were all very helpful and fun to have a chat to. I would definitely go out with these guys again if we return to Hawaii.

I applied for the sandbar tour knowing that the tide conditions weren't great. The weather was bad, so it was just a shallow area. I could only see the sea turtles' heads popping up for air from a distance, and I couldn't tell if they were turtles or something else. The snorkeling was also disappointing due to the cloudy sky, which affected visibility. Since time was limited, I couldn't enjoy it. This time, there were two boats, but because there were many Japanese participants, we were forced to separate into groups of Japanese and others, which created a situation where only Japanese people were present, and that was unfortunate.

サンドバーは、潮目もあまり良くないのは承知で申し込みました。
天気が悪かったので、ただの浅瀬でした。
ウミガメは、遠くから、息継ぎで頭が出るのが見える程度。カメなのか何なのか分かりませんでした。
シュノーケリングも、曇り空だったので、透明度も悪くイマイチ。時間も限られていたので、楽しめませんでした。
今回、ボート２艘でしたが、日本人参加者が多かったこともあり、強制的に、日本人とその他の国で分けられ、日本人しかいない状況を作られたのも残念でした。

The weather was wonderful, and I was truly moved by the beauty! I was able to see sea turtles up close, which was amazing (＾＿＾)☆ I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

天気にも恵まれ、とっても綺麗で感動しました！！海がめも間近で見ることができ、最高でした（＾＿＾）☆また機会があれば参加したいです。

I went in February, but it seemed that the air conditioning on the bus from the meeting point to the port couldn't be turned off, so it was really cold. A jacket is a must!! It's definitely better to use the restroom before you go.

We departed from the port by boat. First up was turtle watching! There were more than I expected. I think it was about 15 minutes, and we saw around 10 turtles!

Then we arrived at the sandbar. It was beautiful, as expected!! Everyone got off to the beach and took photos freely. The staff were great and took lots of pictures for us. Since it was cold in February, a rash guard or similar jacket is necessary!

Next was snorkeling. I thought I wouldn't like using a snorkel set that others had used, but it was clean as it had been soaked in chlorinated water! After listening to the staff's explanation, we all set off together. There were a lot of participants, so you had to be careful not to bump into the person in front of you. If you moved slowly, you might bump into the person behind you. But we saw beautiful fish! After one round, snorkeling was over.

When we returned to the boat, each person was rinsed with fresh water to easily wash off the saltwater. Then sandwiches and juice were served. They were quite tasty.

And then we got back on the cold bus to return, and that was the end!

Overall, it was a satisfying experience.

2月に行きましたが、集合場所から港までのバスの冷房が止められないらしく、とっても寒かったです。上着は必須です！！行く前には絶対にトイレに行っておいた方が良いです。
港から船で出発。まずはウミガメウォッチング！思った以上にいます。15分程度だったと思いますが、10匹くらいは見れました！
そして、サンドバーに到着。やっぱりきれい！！それぞれ砂浜に降りて、自由に写真を撮ったり。良いスタッフさんでバシバシ写真撮ってくれます。2月だと寒いので、ラッシュガードなどの上着が必要です！
次にシュノーケリング。人が使ったシュノーケルセットは嫌だと思っていましたが、塩素の入った水に漬けられていてきれいでした！スタッフさんの説明を聞いて、みんなで出発。参加者がたくさんいて、気をつけないと前の人にぶつかる。とろとろしてると後ろの人にぶつかる。でも、きれいな魚見れましたよ！1往復したらシュノーケリング終了。
船に戻ると、一人ひとり真水を頭からかけてくれて塩水を簡単にすすげます。それからサンドイッチとジュースが出されます。普通においしかったです。
で、また寒いバスに乗って帰って終了！
とにかく、満足いくものでした。

The long-awaited sandbar! It was really beautiful, although it was disappointing that the water was up to my knees at high tide and I couldn't see the sandy beach. The guide was also a fun person, which made it enjoyable.

The light snack was a simple sandwich made with ham and cheese in bread.

I made some wonderful memories.

念願のサンドバー！
満潮で膝くらいまで水があって砂浜がみれなかったのが残念でしたが本当に綺麗でした。ガイドさんも面白いかたで楽しかったです。
軽食はサンドイッチで食パンにハムとチーズがはさんである簡易なものでした。

楽しい思い出ができました。

Crew was great. Really nice activity right on Waikiki beach. Wish they offered fines to snorkel with. Hard to swim in ocean with out them.

This was my first time participating.
It was very beautiful and moving!
The hamburger for lunch was also delicious.
However, it was quite cold due to the strong wind, so a jacket is a must.

If I have the chance, I definitely want to go again!
Thank you for taking so many photos!

今回初めて参加しました。
とても綺麗で感動しました！
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです。
ただ、風が強かったので、結構寒かったです。上着は必須です。

また、機会があれば絶対行きたいです！
写真もいっぱい撮ってくださりありがとうございます！

I had some concerns about the explanation (laughs), but it turned out to be a great experience. There was water and snacks provided on the boat, and while waiting, we could feed the fish and snorkel freely, making the waiting time enjoyable. I was also very happy to encounter a sea turtle. I heard that some people get seasick while waiting, so I took motion sickness medication with me. It was a bit cold while waiting, so I think having something to wear would be a good idea. The underwater scenery was even more beautiful than I had imagined, with plenty of fish, and I really had a great time. I would love to participate again!

説明には少々不安がありましたが（笑）とても良い経験ができました。ボートにお水、スナック菓子が用意してあり、順番待ちの間は魚にエサをあげたり、シュノーケリングが自由に出来たりで待ち時間も楽しく過ごすことができました。ウミガメに出会うことができたのもとてもうれしかったです。待っている間船酔いするとお聞きしたので酔い止めを飲んでいきました。あと待っている間は寒かったので羽織るものがあるといいかと思います。海の中は想像していた以上にきれいで魚もたくさんいて本当に楽しかったです。また参加したいです！

This was my first dolphin tour in Hawaii. I really wanted to swim with dolphins, so I somewhat forcefully invited my friend to join me. The sea was rough, and there were concerns about departure, but thanks to the decision to go ahead, we were able to encounter dolphins and swim with them, which I am truly grateful and moved by. My friend seemed to have a great time as well, saying, "I want to go again. I can't wait to see the staff!" We also had a lot of fun with SUP and snorkeling. Next time I go to Hawaii, I hope to have graduated from graduate school by then (laughs).

ハワイでは初めてのイルカツアーでした。イルカとどうしても泳ぎたいということで友達を半ば強引に誘っての参加。海が荒れていて、出航が危ぶまれましたが、出航を決めていただいたお陰でイルカに無事に遭遇し泳ぐことができ、本当に感謝また感激でした。友達も相当楽しかったようで、「また行きたい。スタッフの皆さんに早く会いたいと言ってます。」またSUPやシュノーケリングもとっても楽しかったです。次回ハワイに行った時は大学院まで卒業したいなと思っています（笑）

I went to Hawaii alone for the first time and enrolled by myself, but I never felt lonely because everyone was always attentive and made things lively, so I had a great time! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

Swimming with dolphins, which has been my dream since I was a child, was realized in Hawaii, and it became a very happy memory for me! ♡(*^_^*) I never expected to see them so closely, and I truly think it was a precious experience!!

The cheeseburger for lunch was delicious and the best! (*^o^*)

When I want to see the dolphin instructor again, I would like to ask for it. (＾ω＾) Thank you for an unforgettable and fun experience!!!

初めて1人でハワイへいき、1人で入学させて頂きましたが、いつも気にかけて盛り上げて下さったので、全く寂しい気持ちはなく楽しく過ごせました☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

小さい頃からの夢だったイルカと泳ぐことも、ハワイで実現することが出来、とても幸せな思い出になりました♡(*^_^*)
まさかあんなに間近で見れるとは思ってなくて、本当に貴重な体験が出来たと思います！！

お昼のチーズバーガーも美味しくて、最高でした(*^o^*)

またイルカ先生に会いたいときは、お願いしたいと思います（＾ω＾）忘れられない楽しい経験をありがとうございました！！！

All the staff were kind and explained everything in detail, making it a lot of fun. The lunch was delicious too! They took many photos, creating great memories. I definitely want to participate again.

スタッフみなさん優しく
詳しく説明してくださり
すごく楽かったです。
ランチもおいしかったです！
たくさん写真も
とってくださり
良い思い出ができました。
また、是非参加したいです。

I was very satisfied to see both. The shaking was less than I expected, and it felt nice. My two- and four-year-old daughters were also excited. All the guides spoke English. Breakfast included muffins, and lunch consisted of sandwiches. The air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the hotel was strong, so it's a good idea to sunbathe on the boat to dry off while returning in your swimsuit. By the way, I requested a date change over the phone the day before due to our circumstances, and they kindly agreed.

両方見られて大満足でした。思ったほど揺れは少なく気持ち良かったです。二歳四歳の娘達もはしゃいでいました。ガイドはみな英語でした。朝ごはんはマフィンなど、ランチはサンドイッチなどでした。ホテルからの送迎バス内が冷房強く、水着のまま帰るので船上で日光浴して乾かしておくと◎。ちなみに、前日にこちらの都合で電話で日にち変更をお願いしましたが、快諾していただけました。

We left the hotel before dawn, and both the sunrise and the mountains viewed from the boat were incredibly beautiful. I spotted dolphins several times, but I couldn't see them underwater. The timing was great, and I was lucky to see whales as well. I want to build up my stamina and try again!

暗い内にホテルを出発し、朝日もボートから見る山々も凄く美しかったです。何度もイルカを目撃しましたが、私は水中で見る事は出来ませんでした。次期が良く、クジラも見る事が出来てラッキーでした。体力を付けてリベンジしたいです！

I have participated in the dolphin swimming tour several times. Fortunately, I was able to swim slowly with the dolphins, but the food and drinks were the worst. They were very bad. After swimming a lot, it was tough not to get any water. Everyone, if you participate, it's better to bring your own water and skip the food.

イルカと泳ぐツアーに何度か参加してます。運良くイルカとゆっくり泳げましたが、食事や飲み物が最低。とてもまずいです。たくさん泳いだ後に水ももらえず辛かった。みなさん、参加するなら、水持って、ごはんは食べない方がいいですよ。

I was in Hawaii in the second half of January. I had booked this tour as my main highlight, but unfortunately, the weather was bad only that morning during my stay. The water was cold, but I managed to take photos in the shallow areas. It was so much fun snorkeling while chasing the cute tropical fish. The burgers grilled right in front of me were juicy and very delicious, and the cocoa after coming out of the sea was perfect for my chilled body. I definitely want to try again when the weather is sunny.

1月後半のハワイでした。一番の楽しみでこのツアーを予約してたのですが、滞在中この日の午前中だけお天気が悪くてちょっと残念・・。水も冷たかったですが、なんとか浅いところで写真を撮れました。可愛い熱帯魚たちを追いかけるようにシュノーケリングしたのがとても楽しかったです。目の前で焼いてくれるハンバーガーはジューシーでとても美味しかったし、海からあがったときのココアは冷えた体には最高でした。今度は晴れてるときにぜひリベンジしたいな。

I heard that Waikiki Beach can be quite crowded, so I decided to participate in a tour to a beach a bit farther away, even if it meant paying for it☆

On the morning of the tour, the bus arrived on time. Upbeat music was playing inside, which really got me excited. When we arrived, we were guided to an office close to the beach, where the staff provided us with explanations. A Japanese staff member assisted us, and it was reassuring to know that lockers and changing rooms were available in the office.

There, we were able to borrow snorkeling sets, mats, and boogie boards. Although we didn’t use it, there were quite a few people who opted to rent bicycles to explore Kailua town.

The beach was absolutely beautiful, with pristine white sand and blue waters. For lunch, we could choose between a BBQ plate or pizza, both of which were delicious.

The atmosphere at the location really felt like “just have fun☆” (which is great, of course), but personally, I think it would be even better if there were tours that took us into Kailua town as well.

Overall, I had a fantastic time. Thank you very much!!

ワイキキのビーチは人が多いと聞いていたので、お金を払ってでも少し離れたビーチに行こうと思い参加しました☆

当日の朝は時間通りにバスが来ました。車内ではイケイケな音楽が流れていてテンションが高まります。現地に着くとビーチからほど近い事務所に案内されて、スタッフから説明を受けます。日本人が対応してくれますし、ロッカーや更衣室もその事務所の中にあるので安心です。
そこで、シュノーケルセットとゴザとブギーボードを貸してもらえます。また、私たちは海を満喫するため利用しませんでしたが、オプションで自転車を借りてカイルアの街中に繰り出す人も結構いてはりました。

ビーチはめっちゃ綺麗で、いかにも白い砂浜と青い海といえるものでした。
お昼はBBQプレートかピザを選ぶことができ、どちらも美味しかったです。

現地では本当に「自由に遊んできなはれ☆」って感じなので（それももちろんいいのですが）個人的にはカイルアの街中まで連れていってもらえるツアーも用意されているとより良いと思いました。

でも、とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました！！

We had a great time! We had everything explained to us very well numerous times. Very nice sand bar. Snorkeling was great! We were able to see many sea turtles. Great lunch. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.

On my first trip to Hawaii, I joined the tour without even knowing where Kailua was, but I really feel like I was fortunate to find such a great tour!

The shuttle bus comes very close to the hotel where we were staying. Upon arrival, we were divided between Japanese and English staff, which made things very easy. You can rent beach mats and snorkeling goggles, and the detailed explanation regarding valuables really gave me peace of mind. Each person is assigned a locker, and they also provided advice on what to bring to the beach.

Lunch tickets were distributed on the day, and we could choose one from three different restaurants. There was pizza, BBQ, and another option I can't remember, but it was nice to have choices from multiple genres.

We spent the first two and a half hours at the beach, and after having lunch, we went to the town center and stopped by Lanikai Juice. We had about four hours of free time, and it was quite enjoyable!

I wasn't able to thank the shuttle driver (a Japanese man) on the way there, so I wanted to express my gratitude here. Thank you very much. The other staff members were also friendly and attentive. I would definitely like to use this service again!

初めてのハワイ旅行で、カイルアがどこかも知らずに参加しましたが、本当に良いツアーに巡り会えたなと思います！

送迎バスは泊まっているホテルにとても近いところまで来てくださいます。
到着すると日本語スタッフさんと英語スタッフさんで分かれ、案内して頂くのでとても楽でした。
ビーチで使うござマットやシュノーケルのゴーグルなどレンタルできますし、何より貴重品に関する説明が詳しくて本当に安心できます。
ロッカーがひとりひとり割り当てられ、ビーチに何を持ってくべきかもアドバイスして頂きました。

ランチは当日チケットが配られ、3つのお店から1つ選んでオーダーする形でした。
ピザ、BBQ、あともう一つ忘れてしまったのですが、複数のジャンルから選べるのはよかったです。

私たちははじめの2時間半ほどビーチで過ごして、お昼ご飯を食べたあと、街の中心部に行ってラニカイジュースに寄ってきました。
4時間くらいの自由時間で、かなり満喫できました！

行きの送迎ドライバーさん(日本人の男性の方)にお礼をお伝えできなかったので、こちらにて書かせていただきます。
どうもありがとうございました。
他のスタッフさん達もフレンドリーで丁寧に対応して頂きました。
次もまた利用したいです！

Captain Carol was outstanding!!! Had a great time even though the weather was questionable. Great service, food, music and a lot of laughs. Even the turtles had a great time.

In February, it's winter in Hawaii, so it gets a bit chilly when the wind blows, and I brought a hoodie with me. Since I went in the morning, maybe because of the tide, the seawater was up to my thighs, and it was quite windy, so it was cold. But it was incredibly beautiful! I encountered both sea turtles and manta rays. The sandwich was delicious! I want to go again!

２月はハワイも冬なのですこし風が吹くと肌寒く、パーカーを持って行きました。
午前に行ったから？潮の引き具合で、海水が腿の付け根くらいまであって、風も結構強かったので寒かったです～
けど、すご～く綺麗でした！
ウミガメにもマンタにも遭遇出来ましたよ
サンドイッチが美味しかったです！
また行きたいな～～

Encountered 50 dolphins! The mother dolphins and baby dolphins welcomed us. The little dolphins jumping were so cute!
We swam with sea turtles and even got to see whales. Not only that, but we were also able to see the heart-shaped tails of whales, which are said to bring happiness just by looking at them. It was a wonderful time! ✩

50頭のイルカと遭遇！親イルカや子イルカが私たちをお出迎えしてくれました。小さいイルカのジャンプはとってもキュートでした！
ウミガメと一緒に泳いだり、クジラにも会うことができました。それだけでなく、見れば幸せになれると言われている、クジラのハート型のしっぽも見ることができて、幸せな時間でした✩

I visited Hanauma Bay once in the summer with my sister, but this time my mother joined us for winter at Hanauma Bay! Unlike in summer, the waves were calm!

That morning, the weather was bad, but just as the guide said, it gradually cleared up, making for the best snorkeling experience! They had brought wet suits (for a fee), and based on the guide's recommendation, we decided to rent them! It was really cold, so renting was definitely the right choice! I'm glad we did!

Unfortunately, we didn't see any sea turtles, but since we were the only ones on the morning tour, they took us quite far out! I was exhausted, but it was very beautiful and fun! Having a guide was reassuring, and I highly recommend it! I want to participate again!

ハナウマ湾は一度、夏に姉と訪れたことがありましたが、今回は母も一緒に冬のハナウマ湾へ!!
夏とは違い、波が穏やかでした！
この日は、朝、天気が悪かったのですが、ガイドさんの言っていた通り徐々に晴れてきて、最高のシュノーケリングとなりました！
ウェットスーツ(有料)を持ってきてくれていて、ガイドさんのおすすめで、借りることにしました！ほんと寒かったので、借りるべきです！借りられて良かったです！
あいにくウミガメには会えませんでしたが、この日の午前ツアーが私たちだけ、ということもあってか、かなり沖の方まで連れて行ってくれました！
くたくたになってしまいましたが、とても綺麗で楽しかったです！
ガイドさん付きは安心だしおすすめです！ また参加したいです！

The staff on this cruise were very respectful and down to earth. They wanted to make sure you were comfortable at every moment. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone, Any age. When we decide to visit Hawaii again in a few years this be on our to do list. I cant remember their names, But the man that played the guitar while we were on the sand bar was awesome. Def a people person with a big heart.

My girlfriend and I had a fabulous trip going out to turtle Canyon snorkel and then sailing afterwards, the crew was very professional and courteous

Since the weather on the day of participation didn't seem good, I requested a change on-site, and they kindly agreed. As soon as we set sail that day, dolphins appeared, and it was a lot of fun. When I mentioned that I wasn't a strong swimmer, they were considerate and took care of me. I felt reassured.

It was clear that all the staff were making an effort to entertain the participants. We were able to see both dolphins and turtles!

Thank you very much!

参加日の天気が良くなさそうだったので現地で変更をお願いしましたら快諾していただきました。
当日は出航してすぐにイルカも姿を現し、とても楽しかったです。
泳ぎが得意ではないことを申告したら気を遣っていただき対応してくださいました。
安心感があります。

スタッフみなさんが参加者を楽しませてくれるよう努力されてるのが伝わってきました。
イルカも亀も見れました！

本当にありがとうございました！

Thank you very much for your help this time!
Fortunately, the weather was clear, the water depth was shallow, and it became a great memory!
I would love to go again during the full moon's high tide...
Thank you to everyone who guided us so enjoyably!

今回は大変お世話になりました！
運良く快晴で、水深も浅く、いい思い出になりました！
満月の満ち潮のときに、また行ってみたいものです…。
楽しくガイドしてくださった皆様ありがとうございました！

I participated in a morning tour with a friend. The sandbar we aimed for had water levels up to about knee height since it was in the morning. I was impressed that the guide took photos for us without other people in the background.

As for snorkeling, we followed a designated course back and forth. There were many people, and it was quite crowded, so those with snorkeling experience might want to manage their expectations. Also, the shuttle bus had strong air conditioning, so I recommend wearing a hoodie or something similar.

午前中に終わるツアーに友人と2人で参加しました。
目的のサンドバーは午前中ということもあり、膝上くらいまで水位がありました。ガイドさんが他の人が写らないように写真を撮ってくださったのが印象的でした。
シュノーケルについては、決められたコースを往復しました。人が多く、行列状態で他の人とぶつかったりもするので、シュノーケル経験のある方はあまり期待しない方がいいと思います。
あと、送迎バスが結構冷房が効いてて寒かったのでパーカー等羽織って行く方がいいと思います。

Unlike the dolphin snorkeling activity from the day before yesterday, I was surprised to participate in this super beginner-friendly marine experience. The sandbar, just a few centimeters deep, was beautiful and perfect for taking photos. However, this tour, which ends in the morning, was a bit lacking in snorkeling. It felt like a guided exploration of the coral edges with a vibe similar to an elementary school camp. If you choose a plan that includes lunch, it seems there’s also some free snorkeling time at a different location. While it's appealing to return to Waikiki by noon, if you're focused on snorkeling, I recommend opting for the lunch barbecue option.

前々日のイルカのシュノーケリングのアクティビティと違い、超初心者用のマリン体験にびっくりしながら参加。膝上数センチのサンドバーは綺麗で写真を撮るには最高。ただし、午前中で終わるこのツアーは、シュノーケリングが、今ひとつ。まるで小学生の林間学校的なガイドの引率でサンゴの縁を探索するが、今ひとつ。昼食付きのプランだと、もう少し違う場所で自由なシュノーケリングの時間もあるらしい。昼にはワイキキに帰られるのは魅力だが、シュノーケリング重視で参加するなら、昼のバーベキュー付きをお勧めする。

It's a shame that I couldn't experience the beach in its full glory, perhaps due to the timing. On the other hand, it was incredibly lucky to see sea turtles. I want to participate again next time! It was fun.

本当は砂浜が浮き出ててる状態で体験出来なかったのが残念、時期的に不可能だったから？
その代りにウミガメが見れたのが最高にラッキーでした。次の機会にもう一度
参加したい！、楽しかった