All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

I absolutely wanted to go to the island of heaven, and I signed up for this angelic sea. I'm glad we could make a reservation here for the same place we wanted to visit. I intended to speak in English, but the staff were so good at Japanese that before I knew it, I was speaking in Japanese. The local staff were very friendly, and it was a lot of fun. It was a tour that made me want to go again.

絶対行きたかった、天国の島??? がいっぱいで　こちらの天使の海に申し込みしました。
行きたい場所は同じでこちらで予約が取れてよかったです。
英語でお話しているつもりがスタッフの方が日本語がとてもお上手で気づいたら日本語を話していました。
とってもフレンドリーな現地スタッフの皆さんでとても楽しかったです。
また行きたいと思わせてくれるツアーでした。

The scenery was truly beautiful in person. I was so excited to see a sea turtle up close while snorkeling! I'm really glad I participated.

生での景色は本当にきれいでした。
シュノーケルではウミガメを間近で見れて大興奮！参加して本当に良かったです。

This was my second time participating. We were blessed with great weather, and it was fantastic! The staff, including the Japanese members and the locals, especially a half-Japanese sister, were entertaining, and I enjoyed our conversations! The lunch was also of high quality.

The only thing that concerned me was the privacy regarding photos. By coincidence, it seems there was a mutual acquaintance among the participants of the tour, and when that person uploaded a group photo to Facebook, I was shocked to receive a message from a friend in Japan asking if I was in Hawaii.

I think it’s necessary to have rules or reminders about not posting photos with others in them without their consent, or at least to get their approval first. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

2回目の参加でした。お天気に恵まれ最高でした！
スタッフも日本人の方はもちろん、現地の方、特にハーフのお姉さんが面白くて会話も楽しめました！
ランチもクオリティ高めです♡
唯一気になったのが…写真のプライバシーについて。たまたまですが、同じツアー参加者の中に共通の知人がいたようで、その方が集合写真をFBにアップしたらしく、日本にいる知人からハワイにいるの？との連絡がきて驚愕しました。
自分以外の載ってる写真は載せない、もしくは了承を得てにする、等のルールや注意喚起が必要に思います。
ご対応よろしくお願いいたします。

My friend and I were completely freaking out before we went out on this tour, but afterwards, we just wanted to go again and again! There is nothing as strangely calming and thrilling than to be in the open ocean with what seems likes hundreds of sharks swimming below you.

With only six passengers, we all got lots of attention and assistance, and during the ride out, our safety guides told us all about the sharks and other creatures we would see as well as what to do while we are in the water. There was not a moment after I boarded the boat that I felt uneasy or unsafe. I knew that the captain and crew had not only our best interests at heart, but the sharks as well.

It was a humbling experience to be in the shark's home and it is something that I will treasure forever!

We arrived at the facility located about a 3-minute walk from Kailua Beach. After receiving an explanation, we had free time until 2:30 PM. There were lockers available, and they also offered beach gear and bicycle rentals.
We first walked to the town. While some people used bicycles, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach downtown on foot.
We indulged in pancakes and French toast at Boots & Kimo's, which we had been looking forward to. It was as delicious as the rumors suggested! After exploring Whole Foods Market and Macy's, we relaxed on the beach around 1:00 PM. Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, the beach was beautiful.
Using our lunch vouchers, we had pizza and barbecue chicken bento. Both were hearty and delicious.
Some may feel that four hours of free time is not enough, but we were satisfied as we were able to achieve our goals at a leisurely pace. The staff were friendly and easy to talk to. If the opportunity arises, I would definitely like to use their services again.

カイルアビーチに徒歩3分ほどのところにある施設に到着。説明を受けた後は14:30まで自由時間。そこにはロッカーがあり、ビーチグッズ、自転車の貸し出しもしていました。
私達はまずは徒歩で街へ。自転車を利用されている方々もいましたが、歩いても15分ほどで街中に到着出来ます。
念願だったブーツ&キモズでパンケーキとフレンチトーストを堪能。噂通りの美味‼︎ホールフーズマーケット、メイシーズなどを散策した後、13:00頃からビーチでのんびり。あいにくの曇り空でしたが、ビーチはきれいでした。
昼食券を利用して、ピザとバーベキューチキン弁当を食べました。どちらもボリューム満点でおいしかったです。
4時間ほどの自由時間で足りないと思う方もいるかと思いますが、私達はゆっくり目的を達成出来て満足しています。
スタッフの方々も気さくで話しやすかったです。また機会があれば是非利用させていただきたいと思います。

- The bus on the way there was very cold.
- It seems that certain conditions are needed for a complete sandbar, and this time the water was up to my knees.
- The guide was Japanese and very kind.

・行きのバスがとても寒かったです
・完全なサンドバーには条件が必要なようで、今回はヒザ下まで水がありました
（月に１、２回とか）
・ガイドさんは日本人でとても親切でした

I can't believe there is such a beautiful ocean in Hawaii!!

It's truly a heavenly sea!

I want to use it again next time!

I was moved!

ハワイにこんなにきれいな海があるなんて！！

本当に天国の海！

また次も利用したいです！

感動しました！

Captain Bob experience was one of our highlights! We saw turtles , fish, snorkeled, good food, great crew. Will go again next year.

We were both quite nervous as it was our first time in Hawaii, but the crew was very cheerful and kind, making it an incredibly memorable experience! Since there were Japanese staff members, we didn't have any particular difficulties, and being newlyweds, we were able to take many wonderful photos (*´ ˘ `*)♡ I would love to participate again!

お互い初めてのハワイでかなりドキドキしていましたが、クルーの皆さんがとても明るくて優しくて、ものすごく良い思い出になりました！
日本人スタッフさんもいてくれているので特に何かに困ることは無かったし、新婚ということでたくさん素敵な写真を撮って頂きました(*´ ˘ `*)♡
何回でも参加したいと思います！

The sandbar felt shallow, possibly due to high tide, but during the subsequent sea turtle watch, we saw many sea turtles and manta rays! There were also plenty of sea turtles while snorkeling, and it was one of the most satisfying snorkeling experiences I've had. The staff was friendly, and since they provided a Japanese guide, I felt comfortable enjoying the activities. I definitely want to do this again next time.

サンドバーは満潮だったのか、浅瀬って感じでしたが、その後のウミガメウォッチではたくさんのウミガメと、マンタが見られました！
シュノーケリングの時も、たくさんウミガメがいて、今まで体験したシュノーケリングでもかなり満足できました。
スタッフの方も気さくで、日本語ガイドなので安心して遊べました。
また次回もやりたいです。

I participated in the morning plan. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but even in January, Hawaii was warm. We headed to the heavenly sea while watching sea turtles. There were about 100 participants. At the sandbar, we walked over 50 meters in water slightly below waist level, over sand and coral fragments. It seemed to be low tide... Then, we took commemorative photos. We were split into two boats. The snorkeling experience was wonderful, with thorough and attentive guidance, and we slowly explored alongside the sandbar, observing tropical fish and sea turtles on the bottom. Since breakfast was around noon, it was actually lunch. The delicious croissant sandwiches and other offerings were satisfying. The staff's service was excellent and left a strong impression. I would love to go again.

　午前プランで参加。あいにくの曇り空でしたが、１月なのにハワイは暖か。ウミガメウオッチングをしながら、天国の海へ。100人位の参加。サンドバーは腰よりやや下の海水の中、砂やサンゴのかけらの上を５０ｍ以上歩きます。引き潮だとみられるのだが・・・。そして、記念撮影。２艘にわかれていました。シュノーケリング体験は、懇切丁寧な指導後にサンドバー横をゆっくり、熱帯魚や底にいた海亀を見ながら。朝食は昼頃でしたのでランチです。おいしいクロワッサンサンドなど満足する内容です。スタッフの対応もよく感動。また、行きたいと思います。

The weather was nice, the sea was beautiful, and I really enjoyed my first snorkeling experience. Also, the hamburger eaten on the water was exceptional and very delicious.

天気もよく、海もきれいで、初シュノーケリングもとても楽しめました。
また、海の上で食べるハンバーガーは格別でとても美味しかったです。

I have participated in other tours, but this tour was very relaxing and I think it would be enjoyable for families as well. It was a tour that makes you want to go again. I recommend it!

他のツアーに参加した事がありますが、今回のツアーはとてもゆったりとしていて家族で行っても楽しめると思います。また行きたくなるツアーでした。お薦めです！

Guides went far beyond average to show us a special time. Excellent instruction

Four years ago, I participated with my family, and this time I joined for my honeymoon. Even on days when we couldn't see dolphins, sea turtles, or whales, everyone was able to see them.

４年前に家族と、そして今回は新婚旅行で参加しました。
イルカ、ホヌ、くじら　見えない日もあるというのにみんな見ることができました。

Since I joined on the afternoon flight, it seems it was raining in the morning, but it cleared up and the blue sky was beautiful! The shallowest part was at my ankles, so that was great! The lunch was delicious, and I was really satisfied with the kayaking experience too!

午後の便での参加だったため朝は雨が降っていたみたいですが、晴れて青空が広がっていて綺麗でした！1番浅いところで足首のところでしたので良かったです*\(^o^)/*昼ごはんも美味しくて、カヤックなども体験できすごく満足です！！

I participated with my mother.

Among the many tours available, I chose this one because it offered a simple itinerary focused on the sandbar and snorkeling, along with two key points: "Japanese-speaking guide" and "BBQ lunch included."

Once we boarded the bus heading to Kaneohe Bay from the meeting point, the guide was a foreigner who knew a few words of Japanese (not fluent). The atmosphere on the bus was extremely high-energy, filled with American jokes, but only the English-speaking passengers were laughing. Many of the Japanese passengers, who made up 80% of the bus, felt left out... (sigh). I was worried that this person with broken Japanese was the "Japanese-speaking guide," but I felt relieved to find another Japanese staff member on the boat.

The Japanese-speaking female guide was energetic and great at engaging the group; she was very funny and kind! Her explanations were very clear, and as someone who lacks confidence in English, I was glad I chose a Japanese staff member. The other staff members were all locals, and although their Japanese was limited, they were friendly and kind. I was able to enjoy the experience comfortably throughout.

The sandbar we aimed for had water up to about my knees, but it was beautifully clear, and while some people were swimming, others were playing beach volleyball. I think everyone was able to enjoy themselves thoroughly. We were blessed with good weather, and we had plenty of time to relax on the sandbar. Although it was a large tour with two boats, we didn't feel crowded with other tours, and we were able to take beautiful photos!

Lunch was a BBQ on the boat! I didn't have high expectations since it was an option, but it turned out to be hearty and delicious! Freshly grilled hamburgers with a wonderful view! A pleasant breeze! The staff even sang while playing the guitar... it was truly the best moment! After that, we moved to see sea turtles together and even spotted a rare giant manta ray, which made us feel special when they said, "Today is your lucky day!"

The snorkeling point was filled with lots of fish, and I was thrilled to see colorful tropical fish right in front of me. My mother, who is over 60, was initially scared of snorkeling and planned to stay on the boat, but I took her to the water, and although she was scared and almost in tears, a staff member guided her with a floating stick, allowing her to swim comfortably throughout. She was able to see many beautiful fish up close, and I think it became a great memory for her. I appreciate the kind assistance, as I imagine guiding her underwater must have been tiring.

At the snorkeling point, we were lucky enough to swim close to a sea turtle, which became a very memorable experience. Like the sandbar, this was also a private spot just for our tour participants, so we could enjoy it without being crowded. I think we had about 45 minutes to an hour of snorkeling time. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the water! After getting out of the sea, it was great to receive a warm drink to warm up my chilled body.

The only disappointing part was... when we boarded the bus for the return trip, there were somehow too many people, and there were no seats available. There were even empty seats on the way there, so why were there more people on the return trip? Were they not checking names properly before boarding? This remains a mystery... I was terrified thinking that we could have almost been left behind because the bus was full! This was a moment that made me realize the lack of organization compared to Japanese tours. I ended up feeling disappointed at the very end. (★-1) I also felt uneasy when the staff only took attendance in the morning and then left in the vehicle without saying anything... (after a while, a large bus arrived). Given that the tour itself exceeded my expectations, the handling during the meeting and the bus rides detracted from the quality of the tour.

I felt that the prices of tours have risen signific

母と２人で参加しました。

数あるツアーの中で、サンドバーとシュノーケリングに特化したシンプルなツアー内容であること、そして「日本語ガイド」「BBQランチ付き」の2点がポイントでこちらに申し込みました。

集合場所からカネオヘ湾へ向かうバスに乗り込むと、バス内でガイドしてくださる方はガチガチの外国人の方で、一言二言日本語を知っている（≠話せる）レベル。
バス内は超高いテンションで終始アメリカンジョークがさく裂していましたが、笑っているのは英語圏の方のみ。車中80％を占める日本人の多くは置いてけぼり状態‥（苦笑）
まさか、このカタコトの方が「日本語ガイド」？？と焦りましたが、船には別の日本人スタッフの方がいてひと安心。

日本語ガイドの女性はテンション高く盛り上げ上手で、とーっても面白くていい方でした！
説明も大変わかりやすく、英語に自信がない私はやっぱり日本語スタッフを選択して正解でした。
その方以外の他のスタッフは皆 現地の方々でしたが、日本語はカタコトなものの、フレンドリーで優しくていい方ばかり。終始楽しく、安心して参加することが出来ました。

お目当てのサンドバーは膝下くらいの水位でしたが、底まで透き通って大変美しく、泳ぐ方もいればビーチバレーをする方々もいて、参加者各々が十分に楽しめたと思います。
お天気にも恵まれ、サンドバー上陸の時間も十分にとってくださり、マッタリと過ごすことが出来ました。
船2隻での大所帯ツアーでしたが、他のツアーの方と一緒になって混雑するようなこともなく、美しい写真もバッチリ撮れます！

昼食は船内でBBQランチ！オプションだからと期待していませんでしたが、これがまたボリューミーで美味しかった！
たった今焼いたばかりの出来立てハンバーガーに素晴らしい景色！気持ちいい風！スタッフの方がギター片手に歌まで披露してくれて‥まさに最高のひと時！
その後、移動して皆でウミガメを見たり、珍しい巨大マンタも目撃することができ「今日はラッキーだよ！」と言ってもらえて特別感もありました！

シュノーケリングポイントは本当にお魚がい～っぱいいる場所で、目の前にカラフルな熱帯魚がたくさんいて感激でした。
60歳オーバーの母は、シュノーケリングを怖がって船内に残るつもりでいましたが、せっかくだから！と半ば強引に海に連れて行き、怖くて泣きそうになっていたところ、スタッフの方が棒状の浮きを持ってずーっと誘導してくださり、終始安心して泳ぐことができたようです。
美しいお魚も近くでたくさん見られたようで、母にとってもいい思い出になったと思います。
海中での誘導は疲れたと思います。親切な対応に大変感謝します！

シュノーケリングポイントではウミガメも出没！幸運にも近くで一緒に泳ぐこともでき、とても心に残る経験になりました。
サンドバー同様、ここも同じツアー参加者だけの貸し切りスポットだったため、人で溢れかえるようなこともなく悠々と楽しむことができました。
シュノーケリングの時間は45分～1時間ほどあったように思います。十分すぎるくらいに海の中を満喫し、心底楽しめました！
海から上がって冷えた身体に、すかさず温かいドリンクをいただけたのは「わかってるなぁ！」という感じでした。


ひとつだけ残念だったのは‥‥
帰りのバスに乗り込むと、なぜか定員オーバーで座る席が無かったこと。
行きの車内では空席もあったくらいなのに、なぜ帰りの便は席が足りないほど人が増えているのでしょうか？
ちゃんと名前を確認して乗車させていないんでしょうか？こればかりは謎でしかありません‥
満席だから出発！と、危うく現地に置き去りにされる可能性もあったかとお思うと、恐ろしくてなりません。
こればかりは、日本のツアーとは違う杜撰な部分が出たな‥と痛感した場面でした。
最後の最後に残念な思いをしてしまいました。（★-1）
朝の集合時も、点呼だけして何も告げずに車でどこかに行ってしまうスタッフの方に不安を感じました‥（しばらくして大型バスが到着）
ツアーの内容自体が期待以上だっただけに、集合時と行き帰りのバスでの対応が、ツアーの質を落としている感は否めません。


どのツアー会社も、以前に比べツアー自体の価格が高騰して数十ドル値上がっている印象を受けましたが、今回は大変満足したツアーでしたので、この内容だったらまたぜひ参加したいなと思いました。
他社に比べてクチコミのポイントが高いのも納得できるいいツアーです！
安心してご参加をオススメできます。
お天気や気候、サンドバーの状態は運任せだけど、楽しめるツアー内容であることは間違いないですよ！

I participated in the Heavenly Ocean Tour in Hawaii for the first time! My friends also said it was really great to join this tour. The ocean was stunningly beautiful! No doubt about it! Additionally, the guide was kind and friendly, making it a very enjoyable day. The people were warm, and since it was my first time seeing such a beautiful ocean, it became the best memory. When I go to Hawaii again, I would like to join this tour! Thank you!

初めてハワイで天国の海ツアーに参加しました！友人もみんなこのツアーにきて本当に良かったと言っていました。素晴らしく海は綺麗です！間違いないです！そして、ガイドの方も親切で、尚且つフレンドリーに接してくださりとても楽しい１日になりました。人も暖かく、海も私はこんな綺麗な海初めてみたので、最高の思い出になりました。またハワイに行く際は、このツアーに参加したいです。ありがとうございました！

The highlight of my trip to Hawaii was the sandbar at Kaneohe Bay! The boat had both local and Japanese crew members, and both were very accommodating. In particular, the Japanese crew member, Yukiko, was very friendly, chatting with all the participants and taking photos, which made for even more enjoyable memories!

The weather was great that day, and the sandbar was absolutely beautiful! At the sandbar, we enjoyed an hour of free time where we could practice snorkeling, take photos, and play beach volleyball with the crew and other participants.

After returning to the boat, we had hamburgers for lunch. The captain grilled the meat himself, and snacks and vegetables were self-serve. Soft drinks were unlimited, and the crew would refill them anytime if you asked at the counter on the boat.

Actually, my meat hadn’t been grilled yet, and I was told to wait a bit for a fresh one, but since they felt bad for making me wait, I ended up getting two pieces of meat (laughs), and they also grilled some cheese and bread for me! I really appreciated this kind of thoughtfulness.

After lunch, we watched sea turtles and manta rays from the boat. I heard that sea turtles are there every day, but we were lucky to see many manta rays that day, which was very moving!

From 1:00 PM, we went snorkeling near the coral reef! We snorkeled for about an hour around a very large coral reef, watching the fish. I wasn’t able to swim with the sea turtles, but it seemed that others were able to, and it appears that there are lucky moments when you can swim with them!

Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would love to participate again!

ハワイ旅行で一番の楽しみだった、カネオヘ湾のサンドバー！
ボートには現地の人と日本人のクルーが両方乗っており、どちらもとても対応が良かったです。
特に日本人クルー、ユキコさんは参加者皆に気さくに話し掛けていたり写真も撮ってくれたり、すごく陽気な方でより楽しい思い出ができました！
この日は天気がよく、サンドバーがとっても綺麗でした！！サンドバーでは、この後にあるシュノーケリングの練習ができたり、写真を撮ったりクルー達もツアー参加者も混じってビーチバレーをやっていたりと、各自で１時間のフリータイムを楽しんでいました。
ボートに戻ったら昼食のハンバーガー。お肉は船長自ら焼いてくれて、スナックや野菜は自分でお皿に取る方式でした。あと、ソフトドリンクは飲み放題で、ボートの中のカウンター？でクルーに声を掛ければいつでも注いでくれました。
実は私の分のお肉が焼かれていなくて新しく焼くから少し待ってと言われたのですが、待たせてしまったからと言ってお肉は2枚頂き（笑）、チーズやパンも少し焼いてくれました！こういう気づかいもして頂いて嬉しかったです^_^

昼食が終わって、ボートからウミガメとマンタをウォッチングしました。
ウミガメは毎日いるそうなのですが、この日は運良くマンタも沢山見れてとても感動しました！

13:00からは、サンゴ礁の近くでシュノーケリング！とても大きなサンゴ礁の周りを、魚たちを見ながら１時間ほどシュノーケリングしました。私はウミガメと一緒に泳げなかったのですが、他の方は泳げていたみたいで、運よく一緒にウミガメと泳げる事もあるみたいです！

総合的に、とても素晴らしい体験でまた参加したいなと思いました！

There was no land visible above the water surface as often seen in photos, but the white color of the knee-deep water spread throughout the blue sea. The tones of white, blue, and emerald green were very beautiful. After lunch, during snorkeling, I was able to see a large sea turtle up close that I felt I could ride, making it an exhilarating tour.

写真でよく見る、水面上の陸地はありませんでしたが、ひざ上位の水深の白い色が、青い海のなかに広がっていました。
白、青、エメラルドグリーンのトーンが、とても綺麗でした。
ランチのあとのシュノーケリングでは、自分が乗れそうな大きな海ガメを、間近に見ることができ、大興奮のツアーでした。

We had a blast with the Holokai Catamaran. The crew was fantastic, and we saw lots of marine life including whales, turtles, and even an octopus. My only regret is that we didn't have time to book a sunset cruise on this trip.

I initially planned to take The Bus to Kailua Beach, but since I needed to transfer along the way and there were limited buses, I ended up signing up for a tour. We had been to the town before, so this time we chose this plan to relax at the beach.

The shuttle bus arrived at the hotel on time, and since it was Sunday, the roads were clear, so we quickly arrived in Kailua. There were three staff members who spoke fluent Japanese, which made us feel very comfortable. Additionally, the lockers and changing rooms were conveniently located inside the office (in the area where the famous shave ice place, Island Snow, is located). By the way, there were also changing rooms and restrooms at the beach, but they weren't very clean as the locks were broken and the water didn't flow properly.

We borrowed snorkeling sets, mats, boogie boards, and life jackets from the office and set off. It was about a five-minute walk to the beach. Honestly, I thought I wouldn't be able to spend four hours just at the beach, but I lost track of time and was able to relax because of the stunning beauty of the ocean. For lunch, we could choose from pizza, barbecue (closed on Sundays), or sandwiches (from the town?), and we went with pizza. Each slice was very large and delicious, and we were more than satisfied. It seems that if you bring a cup, you can refill soft drinks for free.

After leaving the beach, I took a shower and changed. The shower was outside and very basic, using a pull-string to turn on the water (for saving purposes, they said). Also, the changing room was just a space divided by curtains, and since we had to place our bags on the floor, it would have been nice to have some simple shelves.

On the way back, I fell into a deep sleep and returned to the hotel very comfortably. I think this is a convenient and good plan for those visiting the beach for the first time.

　カイルアビーチには最初ザ・バスで移動するつもりでしたが、途中で乗り換える必要があったり、本数が少なかったりするようなので、結局ツアーに申し込むことにしました。私たちはタウンの方には以前行ったことがあるので、今回はビーチでのんびりしたくてこちらのプランを選択しました。
　当日の送迎バスはホテルに時間通りに来てくれて、さらに日曜日ということもあり道路もすいていたため、あっという間にカイルアに到着しました。現地では日本語ぺらぺらのスタッフが3名で対応してくださり、とても安心できました。またロッカーや更衣室も事務所内（シェイブアイスが有名なアイランドスノーがある一角）にあり便利でした。ちなみにビーチにも更衣室やお手洗いがありましたが、鍵がこわれていたり、水が流れなかったりしてあまりきれいではなかったです。
　事務所でシュノーケルセット・ゴザ・ブギーボード・ライフジャケットなどを借りて出発です。ビーチまでは歩いて5分ほどでした。行く前は正直ビーチだけで4時間も過ごせるかと思っていましたが、海のあまりの美しさに時間を忘れてゆっくりできました。お昼はピザ、バーベキュー（日曜は休み）、サンドイッチ（タウンの方？）から選べて、私たちはピザにしました。1ピースがとても大きくておいしいし、十分満足できました。ソフトドリンクはカップを持っていけばおかわり自由だそうです。
　ビーチから引き上げたあと、シャワーを浴びて着替えました。シャワーは外にあって、紐をひっぱって水を出す形式でとても簡易的なものでした。（節約のためとのことです）また、更衣室はカーテンで区切られただけの空間で、床にバッグを置かなければならないので、簡単な棚などがあるとよかったかなと思います。
　帰りの車内では熟睡して、とても楽にホテルに戻ってこれました。初めてビーチに行く方には手軽でよいプランではないでしょうか。

I was able to make good use of the time from 9:00 to 15:00.

The beauty of the sandbar and the fun of snorkeling were, of course, wonderful, and the cheerful and articulate staff on the cruiser kept the atmosphere lively throughout. There were customers with small children, and I thought it was really lovely to see the couple enjoying snorkeling while the staff kept the kids entertained.

During snorkeling, I even got to see sea turtles underwater, which was amazing!! ヽ（´∀｀＊）ﾉ

9:00～15:00の時間を有意義に使えました。

サンドバーの美しさやシュノーケリングの楽しさはもちろん、クルーザーの上でも愉快で滑舌のよいスタッフの方が始終盛り上げてくれていました。
小さなお子様連れのお客様がいらしたのですが、ご夫婦がシュノーケリングを楽しめるよう子供をずっと楽し気にあやしている姿を見たときに非常に素敵だなと思いました。

シュノーケリングでは海中のウミガメまでみれて、最高でした！！ヽ（´∀｀＊）ﾉ

We participated as a couple in our 40s. Despite it being the off-season, it was packed. I recommend booking early. You can have a unique experience where, just 15 minutes out to sea, you find yourself in shallow water up to your knees. Additionally, it's a great point that you can easily enjoy authentic snorkeling while seeing many fish. The lunch on the boat was plentiful and quite delicious. For fans, having Leonard's malasadas served first is a real treat. The level of the guide was high, and I think it was a very well-organized tour with efficient time management, attention to safety, and support tailored to the types of participants. Advance booking is necessary, and it seems there are limited spots, but having goggles for nearsightedness was very helpful.

40代夫婦で参加。オフシーズンにも関わらずぎっしりでした。早めの申し込みがお勧めです。15分ほど沖に出た場所が、膝下の浅い海になっているという不思議な体験が出来ます。 また多くの魚を見ながらの本格的シュノーケリングが簡単にできるのもポイントです。船上ランチもたべきれないほどあり、結構おいしかったです。最初にレナーズのマラサダが出るのもファンにはたまりません。ガイドのレベルも高かったし、効率的な時間配分、安全面への配慮、参加者のタイプに応じたフォローなど、非常に良くできたツアーだと思います。事前申し込みが必要、また数も限られるようですが、近眼用ゴーグルがあったのは、とても助かりました。

In the morning, they came to pick us up at our accommodation, arriving right on time. It takes about 40 minutes by car from Waikiki, but perhaps due to travel fatigue, I was able to sleep comfortably. If I had been awake, I think I would have enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way.

I had been to Lanikai before, so this time we chose Kailua, and the beach was long with gentle waves, and the sand was white, making for a very beautiful view. It's a place where you can forget about time more than in Waikiki.

The staff provided guidance in Japanese, making the explanations easy to understand, so I felt comfortable moving around. There were plenty of activities to enjoy at the beach, including snorkeling and bodyboarding. I felt like we didn't have enough time to do everything.

In addition to the beach, they also offer bicycle rentals, allowing you to explore the neighborhood. I think it's a tour where you can experience scenery and atmosphere that you can't usually enjoy in town.

For lunch, we had a choice between meat or pizza, and I chose the pizza recommended by our guide. The crust was incredibly delicious, and I want to eat it again. Whenever I go to Hawaii, I often end up just shopping and don't get to relax much, but this time, thanks to this tour, I was able to spend a leisurely time.

This time, I participated in the tour with a friend, but I hope to join with my family next time. One thing I slightly regret is not bringing extra money, thinking I wouldn't shop. There were so many cute swimsuits and dresses that you can't find in Waikiki, so I realized I should at least bring a card.

What I learned is that Hawaii is a place where you want to shop no matter where you go.

Thank you very much. I would like to participate again.

朝、宿泊先に来てくれました
時間厳守で到着。
ワイキキからはだいたい車で40分ぐらいかかるのですが、旅の疲れも少し出てたのか気持ちよく寝れました。起きてれば向かう途中の素敵な景色を眺めることが出来てお得だと思います。
昔、ラニカイには行ったことあったので今回カイルアにしましたが、ビーチが長くて波も穏やかだし砂浜も白くてとても景色が綺麗でした。
ワイキキよりも、時間を忘れて過ごせる場所です。
スタッフの方も日本語で案内してくれるので、説明もわかりやすく安心して動くことが出来ました。
ビーチで遊べる内容も、シュノーケル、ボディボードなどなど盛りだくさん。時間が足らなかったぐらいです。

ビーチ以外にも、自転車をレンタルさせてくれるので近所を散策出来たり。普段タウンでは体験出来ない景色や雰囲気を味わう事ができるツアーだと思います。

ランチも選べて、お肉かピザの選択でしたが ガイドさんがオススメしてくれたピザをチョイス。
生地がめちゃくちゃ美味しくて また食べたいです。
毎回ハワイにいくと、買い物ばかりになってしまってゆっくり出来ない事が多いのですが、今回のハワイはこのツアーを利用することによってゆったりとした時間を過ごすことが出来ました。
今回は、友達と2人でのツアー参加でしたが、次回は家族で参加出来ればいいなーと思います。
それと、少し後悔したのは 買い物しないつもりで余計なお金を持っていかなかったこと…
ワイキキにはない可愛い水着やワンピースなど沢山あったのでカードだけでも持っていかないとダメだと思いました。
結果わかったことは、ハワイはどこにいっても買い物したくなる場所って事です。

ありがとうございました。また参加したいです。

This is by far one of the best thing s I did in Hawaii, and the tour was well planned, on time. Our driver was amazing!! Such a brilliant day!

While being rocked by a small boat, we moved around on rubber tubes surrounding it. This turned out to be surprisingly challenging. The staff member was very energetic and kept the atmosphere lively throughout. When we spotted dolphins, we all jumped in at her signal! I recommend aiming to stay as close to her as possible. When you're near the dolphins, you can hear their sounds, and they swim around playfully, with some people even able to touch them. The staff member also worked hard to find sea turtles for us. We were truly healed by the dolphins and sea turtles! On the way back, we returned on the rocking boat while feeling tired. Let's make sure to get to bed early the night before.

小さな船にガンガン揺られながら、その船の周りにあるゴムチューブにまたがって移動します。これが、意外と大変でした。
お姉さんが、とっても元気で、終始、盛り上げてくれてました。
イルカを見つけたら、全員で、お姉さんの合図とともに、飛び込みます！
できるだけ、お姉さんの近くを目指すことをおすすめします。
イルカの近くにいると、鳴き声？も聞こえるし、クルクルまわってくれるし、人によっては触れることができそうな位置でイルカを見れます。
ウミガメも、お姉さんが、頑張って探してくれました。
イルカとウミガメに癒されます♪
帰りは、疲れているなか、ガンガンに揺れる船で戻ります。
前日は、早く寝ましょう。

My first sandbar!
To be honest, the weather wasn't great and it wasn't in the best condition, but the boat was beautiful, the guide was wonderful, and we got to see sea turtles and manta rays, which really lifted my spirits!
The sandbar was absolutely amazing!!!
When I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to come back here!

初めてのサンドバー！
正直天気が悪く最高の状態ではなかったけど、船はキレイ・ガイドさんも素敵・ウミガメ・マンタも見れこれだけで気分は上々！
サンドバーはとにかく素晴らしかった!!!
再度ハワイに行った時も必ずここにはきたいですね！

In the early morning, still feeling sleepy, the bus from Dolphin University came to pick us up at the hotel. Once we got on the bus, the morning assembly began, and I felt a sense of focus.

When we arrived at the port, dawn was breaking. I was anxious before departure, but it was a relief to be able to rent a wetsuit. We prayed before setting off, and then we were on our way.

We headed towards the area where the dolphins were, and before long, we saw a large group of dolphins. My excitement grew, and I jumped into the sea. There were so many dolphins around! There were also other groups of dolphins. Even from a distance, we spotted a whale swimming! I was overwhelmed to see two sea turtles swimming as well!

On the way back, our guide, Julie, said, "I hope you don't forget to smile when you return to reality." Her words really touched me. It might be difficult, but I want to keep that in mind!

早朝、眠気が残っている中、イルカ大学のバスが
ホテルにお迎えに。バスに乗り込むと朝礼が
始まり気が引き締まります。
港に到着すると夜が開けてきて
出発前は不安だったけどウェットスーツを
レンタルできて助かりました。
出港前にお祈りをしていざ出発。
イルカのいる場所に向かうのですが
しばらくするとイルカの群れがたくさんいます。
気持ちが高まり海に飛び込みます。
するとたくさんのイルカの群れがいました。
他のイルカの群れもいます。
さらに遠くからなんとクジラが泳いでいました！
ウミガメも2匹泳いでて感無量です！

帰りに担当のジュリさんが
「帰国して現実に戻っても笑顔を忘れないでほしいの。」
という言葉にぐっときました(;_;)
難しい事かも知れないけど
そう出来るように心がけたいと思います！

We participated as a couple. We went to various places, but it was our first time in Kailua! It's an area that's been featured a lot in magazines recently, so I was looking forward to it. The departure went by in no time, and we arrived around 9 AM, earlier than scheduled. There was an initial briefing about the facilities and some important points, which took a little time, but it made us feel secure about participating. Since the time was short, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, we planned to enjoy the beach in the morning and shopping in the afternoon. We hesitated about renting bikes due to the additional fee (around $10), but it turned out to be the right decision. If you want to enjoy both the beach and shopping, it's definitely better to rent a bike. Everything you need for the beach can be rented, so we borrowed a bodyboard and eagerly headed to the beach, but the sea was like a lake. I later asked the shop staff, and they said there are waves on some days. If you're planning to use a board, it might be better to check the sea first. In the end, we only had lunch at the beach, but enjoying a delicious lunch while gazing at the beautiful beach was the best! As everyone has mentioned, the spinach pizza is delicious! However, if you go as a couple, it might be better to get one bento and one pizza each. Sharing a pizza might get boring. Kailua Town is just the right size for cycling, so you won't wander around unnecessarily, and it's easy to see everything. There are many cute interior shops, and I did quite a bit of shopping. Even with the weak yen, I think it's more economical to buy sale items than online. The Japanese staff at the shop were friendly and fun, and I was satisfied with Kailua Town, so I'm glad we participated. However, I felt that the time was a bit short until 2:30 PM while we were in the sea. I would love to visit again slowly.

夫婦で参加しました。いろいろな所に行きましたが、カイルアは初めて！最近雑誌でもよく紹介されているエリアなので楽しみにしていました。出発してからはあっと言う間、予定時間より早く9時くらいには到着しました。最初に施設の事、注意事項、いろいろ説明があり少し時間がかかってしまいますが、安心して参加できます。9時30分～14時30分の短い時間ですので私たちは午前中海、午後買い物と思っていました。自転車は別途料金（＄10くらい）がかかるので悩みましたが、レンタルして正解でした。海と買い物、両方楽しみたい方は絶対にレンタルした方がいいです。海に必要な物は全てレンタル出来るので、ボディーボードを借りて張り切ってビーチに行きましたが、湖のような海。後でお店の人に聞きましたが、日によっては波もあるとの事。ボードをしようと思っている方は最初に海にチェックに行かれた方がいいかな。結局ビーチではランチを食べただけでしたが、きれいなビーチを眺めながらの美味しいランチは最高でした！皆さん書いていますがほうれん草のピザ美味しいです！でも、２人で行ったらお弁当とピザ一つずつがいいかもしれません。2人でピザだとあきそうです。カイルアタウンは自転車で廻るのにちょうどいい大きさでムダにうろうろする事もなく見やすいです。インテリアの可愛いお店がたくさんあり、私は結構買い物をしました。円安ですがセールのものがあればネットで買うよりお得だと思います。ショップの日本人スタッフの方、楽しく親切で、カイルアタウンにも満足で参加してよかったです。ただ、海に入っていたらやはり14時30分までだと時間が足りなかったかな。また、ゆっくり訪れてみたいです。