All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We went as a family, but the water level where we got off the boat was up to our chests, so my mother and others had to wait on the boat.

The bus ride there and back was incredibly cold.

家族で行きましたが、ボートから降りたところが胸の高さまでの水位だったので、母たちはボートの上で待機することになってしまいました。

行き帰りのバスが半端なく寒かったです。

I was taken to a place with sea turtles while snorkeling, and I was able to experience the sensation of swimming alongside them. The moment I surfaced to breathe was very cute.
During sailing, it started to rain, and it was cold...

シュノーケリングはウミガメのいる場所に連れて行ってもらい、一緒に泳ぐ感覚を味わえました。呼吸をするために顔を出す瞬間がとてもかわいかったです。
セーリング中は雨が降ってきて、寒かったです。。。

It was a budget trip, so our motto was to go wherever we could without relying on tours.

However, this sandbar experience required taking a boat, so we decided to participate!

In the morning, a shuttle bus came right to our accommodation, which made us feel at ease as the tour began.

We headed to the dock with a cheerful guide wearing a captain's hat. Just seeing the captain's hat made us even more excited!

After that, we arrived at the dock and boarded a boat exclusively for Japanese guests!

The sea was wonderful, but the mountains surrounding it were also magnificent. It truly felt like a movie location.

We arrived at the sandbar in no time.

Oh my! The excitement of standing on the sandbar was overwhelming!!

As someone from a landlocked prefecture, it was even more special!!

The depth of the sandbar varies by location, so be sure to find a good spot for photos.

I got overly excited and ended up striking gravure poses while taking pictures (laughs).

We also enjoyed lunch on the boat in a fantastic location.

After that, we moved by boat to see the fish at the coral reef.

From the boat, we encountered several sea turtles, which brought our excitement to its peak.

I had previously gone scuba diving in Guam to see tropical fish, but this snorkeling experience allowed us to see plenty of fish without heavy gear, so I truly realized the value of this plan again!!!

If you're lucky, you can swim with sea turtles!

It's a very enjoyable plan.

However, I had a few questions.

It mentioned that we could disband locally, so I planned to go to Kailua from the dock. I asked another tour company how to get from the dock to Kailua, but they couldn't figure it out, and I was advised to ask the staff on the day.

But when I checked with the staff that day, they said there were no means of transportation from the dock, and I needed to return to the hotel. So, we had to return to the hotel unexpectedly, and due to time constraints, we couldn't do any sightseeing afterward.

It seemed that the local disbanding option was intended for those with rental cars, but honestly, it was unclear.

However, the sandbar was fun, so if there hadn't been any misunderstandings, it would have been a very satisfying tour!

節約旅行だったため、なるべく自分達で行けるところは、ツアーに頼らずにいくがモットーの旅行でした。

しかしこのサンドバーは船に乗らないと体験できない内容でしたので参加を決めました！

朝、宿泊していたすぐ近くまで迎えのバスが来てくれたので、安心してツアーが始まりました。

陽気な船長帽をかぶった男性の案内で船着場まで向かいます。
船長帽をかぶってるだけですが、ワクワクが増してきます！

その後、船着場に到着して日本人専用の船に乗り込み出向です！


海も素晴らしいですが、海を囲む山々も壮大です。さすが映画のロケ地のことはあります。

そんなに時間がかからないで、サンドバーに到着。

んもーー！サンドバーに立てた瞬間の感動はひとしおです！！

私海なし県民なので、余計ですね!!

サンドバーにも場所によって深さが違うので、良いロケーションを探して写真をとってください。

私は無駄にテンションが上がりすぎて、なぜかグラビアポーズをしながら写真撮影をしました(笑)

素晴らしいロケーションの中、舟のうえでのランチも満喫

その後、サンゴ礁でお魚さんを見に舟に乗って移動。


船の上から、何頭かウミガメにも出会えてテンション最高潮。

以前グアムでスキューバダイビングをして熱帯魚鑑賞しましたが、そんな重装備でなく、今回のシュノーケリングで十分にお魚をみれたので、このプランのお得さを再実感！！！

運が良ければウミガメと一緒に泳げます！

とっても満喫できるプランです。


但し何点か疑問点が。

現地解散可能とあったので、船着場から近くのカイルアに行こうと予定していました。
他社の観光会社で船着場からカイルアの行き方を調べてもらいましたが、結局解らず、当日のスタッフさんにきいたほうが良いとアドバイスをうけました。

ですが当日スタッフ確認したら、船着場から移動手段がないので、ホテルに戻って欲しい。とのことで、急遽ホテルに戻ることになり、
結局時間の関係でその後の観光はできずじまいでした
現地解散はレンタカーのある人向けの記述だったようですが、正直わかりづらかったです。


ですが、サンドバーは楽しかったので、誤解がなければとても満足できるツアーでした！！

You get a quick instruction on how to get in and get out of the scooter, and they teach you important hand signals. I don't know how to swim and never been underwater so I was extremely nervous. But everyone gets their own instructor so if you're freaking out, they're right there to help you. These guys were nice and never push you past your own comfort zone. I actually freaked out going underwater so my instructor brought me back up for a minute, let me calm down and tried it again. I got to see fish and even a few sea turtles swim by it was awesome!

My main complaint is that the guy taking pictures didn't catch any of this. He didn't take pictures until AFTER the fish swam by. So majority of my pictures that I paid $45 for are just of me in the water with no fish in it. What a waste!!

Now this is a warning for those of you who get motion sickness: I took Dramamine an hour before going out to sea and let me tell you that didn't work. While waiting for other people to have their turn, the boat was moving like crazy and I got seasick. Two other people actually got sick as well.

Overall this was a fun activity and I like that they let you snorkel while waiting for others to have their turn. However, I don't recommend this activity if you are prone to motion sickness.

Tip: Bring your own underwater camera!

After seeing the photos, I thought it was such a beautiful place that I decided to book a trip to Hawaii.

The result was just okay. The ocean was beautiful, and I was able to see sea turtles up close. The sandbar was nice and clean. However, the snorkeling was a bit disappointing; for safety reasons, we had to swim back along a designated route in the same direction as everyone else, which meant getting kicked by others and it felt cramped. It was like being in a sardine can.

The bus ride to and from the location was very cold, and even with two towels after getting wet, I caught a cold. I think it's really important to prepare for the cold.

写真をみて、とっても美しい所でぜひいってみたいと思ってハワイ旅行を決めた時にまず予約しました。

結果は、まあまあでした。
海はきれいだし、ウミガメも近くで見えました。
サンドバーは、きれいで、良かったです。ただ、シュノーケルは安全のためなんだろうが、決められたルートをみんなで同じ方向に泳いで戻るというもので、人に蹴られるし、狭くって泳いでる感じはなかったです。芋洗いって感じでした。

行き帰りのバスはとっても寒くって濡れた後バスタオル２枚もっていても風邪ひきました。防寒対策はとっっても重要だと思います。

We used this for our first family trip. I wanted to take my parents, who are in their 60s, to do some ocean activities, but I was worried about my mother, who has a disability in her left arm, and whether she could swim. I applied for this tour because it mentioned that you could enjoy it even while on the boat. The sea was calm with no waves, and my mother was able to snorkel safely. She said the staff took lots of pictures and grilled delicious hamburgers, which was really great. I enjoyed it myself as well.

初めての家族旅行で利用
６０代の両親をなにか海のアクティビティに連れて行ってあげたかったのですが、母は左腕に障害があるので泳げるか不安でした。このツアーは船の上にいても楽しめると書いてあったので申し込みました。波もなく穏やかな海で母はシュノーケリングも無事に出来、スタッフもたくさん写真を撮ってくれたりおいしいハンバーガーを焼いてくれてすごく良かったと言っていました。私自身も楽しめました。

According to our guide, there are times when you might not see them, but on the day we participated, we immediately spotted dolphins as soon as we got on the boat! We quickly got ready and headed out to sea. We were able to see a wild mother and baby dolphin playing and swimming close enough to reach out to them. We encountered dolphins 2 or 3 more times after that, and we were very satisfied. We also had an encounter with a sea turtle.

ガイドさんの話では見れない場合もあるとのことでしたが、私たちが参加した日は船にのってすぐにｲﾙｶが！すぐに準備して海へ。手のとどきそうな場所を野生のイルカの親子が戯れながら泳いでいく様子がみれました。その後も2～3回ｲﾙｶと遭遇でき、大満足です。ウミガメとも遭遇できました。

I checked the low tide in advance and participated at the best time during my trip. There was a shuttle service to the hotel lobby, and we transferred to the designated boat at the boat dock. The boat does have a toilet, but it's basic and located right next to people, so only one person was using it. It seems better to take a restroom break before arriving at the boat dock.

There were many clouds, but it was a warm day, so I was lucky.

After stopping the boat, we walked a bit to the sandbar. Since we walked through the sea with coral reefs, reef shoes were convenient. I bought reef shoes for less than 1000 yen at a supermarket (they were sold as marine shoes), but most others were barefoot.

While anchored at the sandbar, a sea turtle came right up to us. It seems that touching the turtle is prohibited, but it was okay for the turtle to touch us, so we were able to feel its flippers and shell. I compared this tour with a cheaper one, but I’m glad I chose this one after checking the reviews, as we could anchor right next to the sandbar. The staff were all kind, and they took photos with my camera, capturing amazing shots of me jumping.

事前に干潮についてチェックし、旅行中のベストな日時で参加しました。
ホテルロビーまで送迎があり、ボート乗り場で決められたボートに乗り換えます。
ボートにもトイレはあるのですが、簡易かつ、すぐそばに人がいるので
使用している人は1名だけでしたので、ボート乗り場につく前のトイレ休憩時に
済ませた方が良いようです。
雲は多かったですが、暖かい日だったのでラッキーでした。

ボートを止めてからサンドバーまではちょっと歩きます。
その際、サンゴ礁のある海の中を歩いていくので、リーフシューズが便利でした。
私は事前にスーパーで1000円もしないリーフシューズ
（マリンシューズとして販売されていました）を購入していったのですが、
他の方たちはほとんど裸足でした。

サンドバーで停泊中、ウミガメがすぐそばまで来てくれました。
人間から触ることは禁止されているそうですが、亀から触られるのはOKとのことで
手（ひれ？）が当たったり、甲羅が触れたりすることができました。
こちらより安いツアーと健闘したのですが、サンドバーすぐそばに停泊できることや
口コミをチェックして、こちらに決めてよかったです。
スタッフの方、皆さん親切でした。自分のカメラで写真も撮ってくれて
ジャンプしてる写真など絶妙の写真を撮っていただきました。

This was our family's first trip to Hawaii. Since it was highly recommended in every guidebook, we enrolled in Dolphin University.

It takes just under an hour to get from Waikiki to the harbor, but thanks to the cheerful conversation from the driver, we arrived in no time.

I recommend trying the malasadas from Leonard's Bakery.

I forgot to bring my motion sickness medication to the hotel, but a kind family who was also on the trip shared some with me, which helped ease my seasickness a bit. However, I think motion sickness medication is essential.

It was a wonderful time swimming with dolphins and seeing turtles.

家族では始めてのハワイ旅行。
どのガイドブックにも載っていて評判が良さそうだったのでイルカ大学に入学してきました。

ワイキキから港まで一時間弱かかりますが運転手の陽気な会話にあっという間に着きました。

レナーズベーカリーのマラサダも食べられるのはオススメです。

酔い止めの薬をホテルへ忘れてきてしまいましたが同乗した他の優しい家族連れの方に頂き船酔いが少しばかり緩和されましたが酔い止め薬、必須だと思います。

イルカと一緒に泳げたり亀が見れたりと素晴らしい時間でした。

I never imagined I could spend such a long time in the sea. I was able to see a pod of 30 to 40 dolphins, and Su-san's storytelling was amazing! If you're going to swim with dolphins, definitely choose Ilchu or Ildai! Thank you very much.

あれだけしっかりと長い時間海に浸かれるなんて思ってもみませんでした。
イルカ先生の群れも30～40頭でしっかり見れたし、スーさん先生の語りが最高！！
イルカと泳ぐなら絶対にイル中、イル大ですね！！！
ありがとうございました。

I come here every year, and I am moved every time I participate!
I highly recommend it!!!
Since we leave early in the morning, it's easy to plan the schedule!!

毎年来ていますが、何回参加しても感動しますよ！
おすすめです！！！
朝早く出発するので、スケジュールも組みやすい！！

I was impressed by the white sand and blue sea. I participated with my 5-year-old child, and there were life jackets available for kids, so my child was able to enjoy it safely. My child brought swimming goggles, but snorkeling masks were still a bit too much for them. We were very satisfied to see sea turtles and manta rays. The hamburgers made on the boat for lunch were delicious. There was a friendly Japanese guide, which made me feel at ease. This has been added to my list of places I want to visit again.

白い砂と青い海に感動しました〜。
5才の子供と参加しましたが、子供用ライフジャケットの用意もあり、子供でも安全に十分楽しめました。うちの子供はスイミングゴーグル持参。スノーケリングマスクはまだムリでした。
海ガメやマンタも見れてとても満足。
ランチの船上で作ってくれるハンバーガーが美味しかった。
気さくな日本人ガイドさんがいたので安心でした。
また行きたい場所の一つに追加。

I was extremely satisfied.

The buses for the round trip were better compared to those from other tour companies, and I felt their effort to create a fun atmosphere during the journey. The boat was reasonably large and stable, and since it didn't go too fast, I think those worried about seasickness will be fine.

As for the sandbar, we went at low tide, so it was quite exposed and we were able to enjoy a very beautiful view.

We had fun throughout, including a chance encounter with a manta ray and stopping at a spot where we could almost certainly see sea turtles.

While the visibility for snorkeling at the coral reef wasn't that high, we were able to feed fish with leftovers from lunch and swim freely around the coral reef, which was about the size of a soccer field, for an hour, so I was very satisfied.

Overall, I had a wonderful time with no particular complaints.

満足度は非常に高いです。

行き帰りのバスも他のツアー会社のものに比べ良く、道中も楽しい雰囲気を届けようとする心遣いを感じました。
船もそれなりに大きく安定しており、スピードもあまり出ないので船酔いが心配な方も大丈夫だと思います。

肝心のサンドバーは前もって干潮の時刻に合わせていきましたので、結構広い範囲海面より出ており、非常に美しい光景を眺めることができました。

途中偶然マンタを目撃したり、ウミガメをほぼ間違いなく見れるスポットに寄ってくれたりと終始楽しめました。

サンゴ礁でのシュノーケリングでは、それほど透明度は高くなかったですが、昼食の余りで魚の餌付けをしたり、サッカー場ほどあるサンゴ礁の周りを一時間自由に泳げたので非常に満足でした。

総じて特に不満なところのない素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。

I participated with my sister. A few years ago, I joined a tour on Oahu with a friend for the first time and was deeply moved, so I decided to share the same experience with my sister. The boat was significantly smaller than the one I had been on before, and since there were many participants that day, we had to sit in a position where it was difficult to see outside the front of the boat (I could barely see through a foggy small window by standing up), which made it a bit cramped and I ended up feeling a little seasick. At one point, our seats became a storage area, and we had nowhere to sit. I had never felt uncomfortable during my previous participation, so I felt sad thinking it shouldn't have been like this. If I had experienced something like this during my previous participation, I might have chosen a different tour instead. (If the Japanese guide had shown a bit more consideration, it might have felt completely different...)

However, I was able to see many dolphins and three baby sea turtles, which quickly lifted my spirits. In the end, we danced the hula and had a fun time returning.

I heard that they will be purchasing a larger boat for the summer, so I would like to consider joining again during my next visit.

姉と二人で参加しました。数年前に初めてオアフ島へ友人と行った際に参加をさせて頂き、大変感動した為、姉にも同じ思いを。。。との気持ちで参加を決めました。以前乗船した船より大分小さくなっており当日は参加者が多かった為、船の先端の 外が見ずらい(立ち上がってようやく曇った小窓からすこし見える程度)位置に座り窮屈だった為少し船酔いをしてしまいました。途中から私たちの席は荷物置き場になってしまい座る席がなくなりました。以前参加した時は不快な思いをする事が一度もなかった為、こんなはずではなかったとの思いにかられ悲しくなりました。以前参加した時が今回のような体験をしていたらこちらのツアーではなく違うツアーにしていたかもしれません。(日本語ガイドの方の気遣いが少しでもあれば気持ち的には全く違ったかもしれませんが、、、)
しかし、たくさんのイルカと海亀親子3匹に会う事が出来て、悲しい気持ちは一気に吹っ飛びました。　最後はフラダンスを踊り楽しく帰って来れました。

夏には大きい船を購入されるそうなので、次回訪問時はまた検討したいと思います。

Overall, it was neither good nor bad. The sandbar was nice. However, I couldn't swim with the sea turtles. It's only natural for the turtles to escape when a lot of people suddenly enter the water. The sea is beautiful, but it can't compare to the Great Barrier Reef. Anyway, the impression of being crammed on the boat was very strong and suffocating. Especially during lunch, there was nowhere to eat on the boat, which was tough. I think those who don't have much time to stay in Hawaii should consider not participating.

総合的に可もなく不可もなくです
サンドバーは良かったです。しかし、ウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことはできませんでした。
突然たくさんの人が海に入ってきたら、カメが逃げるのは当たり前です。
海はきれいですが、グレートバリアリーフにはかないません。
とにかく船に人がギュウギュウ詰めで息苦しい印象が強烈に残っています。
特に昼食は船内で食べる場所がなく辛かったです。
ハワイ滞在日数に余裕のない人は、参加しない方がいいと思いました。

The weather was bad, so it was cold and the view of the sandbar was disappointing, but the ocean was still beautiful enough!

I went with three girls, and we had a great time playing beach volleyball with some foreigners and other Japanese people we didn't know at all!

The food portion was small, but the hamburger was delicious!

天気が悪かったので寒くてサンドバーの景色も残念でしたがそれでも充分海綺麗だった！

女の子四人でいったけど全然しらない外人さんや他の日本人のみんなでビーチバレーが楽しかった！

ご飯も量がすくなかったけどハンバーガーおいしかった！

Woke up at 6:00 AM, gathered at 6:30.
It feels a bit early, but it's necessary. Waking up early is essential to meet the dolphins.

Once we boarded the bus, the morning homeroom led by the student council president, "Akao-chan," began.
The homeroom covered our upcoming plans and safety precautions for the ocean. I was sleepy, but it seemed important, so I listened seriously. (In fact, I think it's better to pay attention since it is important.)

After about an hour of driving, we arrived at the West Coast.
We quickly boarded the boat.

The boat for Dolphin Junior High was smaller than that of Dolphin University, so it swayed quite a bit.
But the scenery around us was amazing!!
Especially the legendary "???" where the Hawaiian music god IZ rests (I'm sorry, I forgot the name) was breathtaking. I wanted to land there. Is that possible?

After about 30 minutes of being rocked by the boat, we finally arrived at the dolphin point.
I jumped into the sea. The key here is to borrow a wetsuit. By the way, I jumped in wearing just swim trunks and it was extremely cold... Don't underestimate the ocean.

After a while, Akao-chan shouted, "Look down, look down!"
When I looked down as instructed, I spotted a pod of dolphins!! There were probably around 50 of them.
It was lucky to find them so quickly.
After that, friendly dolphins were playing just 5 meters away, spinning around, giving us a very precious experience.

That's all for my dolphin experience.

Personally, I also enjoyed the sea turtle observation tour.
I couldn't see any turtles because I got tired, but I encountered a giant stingray and swam alongside it.

Overall, it felt very active, so I think it's more suited for younger people.
Also, since the boat sways quite a bit, if you are prone to seasickness, it might be a good idea to take some motion sickness medication.

Thank you, Akao-chan.

朝6：00起床、6:30集合。
ちょっと早いような気がしますが、これでいいんです。
イルカに会うためには早起きが必要なんです。

バスに乗り込むと『あかおちゃん』こと生徒会会長による朝のホームルームが始まる。
ホームルームの内容は、これからのプラン及び海での注意事項。
眠いが重要そうなので真面目に聞きました。(実際重要なので真面目に聞いたほうがいいと思います)

1時間ほどの運転で西海岸に到着。
早速船に乗り込む。

イルカ中学はイルカ大学より船が小さいためかなり揺れました。
でも周りの景色は最高！！
特に伝説のハワイアンミュージックの神様IZが眠る「???」(すみません、名前忘れてしまいました)は絶景中の絶景でした。上陸したかったです。できませんかね？

船に揺られること30分、ついのイルカポイントに到着。
海に飛び込む。ここでのポイントはウェットスーツ借りること。ちなみに私は海パンいっちょで飛び込んで非常に寒い思いをしました。。海をなめたらあかん。)

しばらくするとあかおちゃんの「下見て、下見て」の掛け声。
言われた通り下を見るとイルカの群れを発見！！ざっと50匹ぐらいはいたのではないでしょうか。
こんなにも早く見つかるなんてラッキーでした。
その後も人懐こいイルカがほんの5m先でくるくる回りながら遊んでいたり、大変貴重な経験をさせて頂きました。

イルカ体験談はここまで。

個人的にはウミガメ観察ツアーもなかなか楽しかったです。
私はヘタってしまったため、ウミガメは見れませんでしたが巨大なエイに遭遇して並走ならぬ並泳しました。

全体的に非常にアクティブなので若い人向けの様な気がします。
あと、かなり船が揺れますので船酔いしそうな方は酔い止めを飲んでおくといいもしれません。

あかおちゃん、有難うございました。

The class president was very energetic, and I had a great time on the bus without a moment to feel sleepy.

I enjoyed watching the dolphins, but I wanted to swim with them... As a diver and swimmer, I felt that the life jacket was unnecessary (>_<). Just looking down... While it might be necessary to keep everyone together and prevent chasing, the staff were all free diving... What a shame.

I wanted to eat freshly made malasadas from Leonard's since we were there.

I mentioned some downsides, but overall, I had a lot of fun throughout the half day.

I was happy that they took a lot of photos. Whether the photo data for $60 is cheap or expensive is a bit ambiguous. It's not just our photos. However, there were many pictures that we couldn't have taken ourselves, so that was a plus.

I recommend it for those who aren't very good at swimming.

テンション高い学級委員長さんで、バスの中、眠くなる暇もなくとても楽しかったです。

イルカを観れて楽しかったけど、一緒に泳ぎたかった…。ダイバー、スイマーの私としては、あの救命胴衣は不要(>_<)下見るだけって…。みんなで追いかけないためにも、まとまるためにも、必要なのかもしれませんが、スタッフの方はみんな素潜りしてて…。残念。

マラサダは、せっかくレナーズなのに、できたてを食べたかったなー。

とマイナス点を書きましたが、半日通して、楽しかった。

写真をいっぱい撮ってくれたのは嬉しかった。その写真データが60ドルは安いか高いか…微妙なところ。自分たちの写真だけではないから。でも、自分たちでは撮れない写真がいっぱいあったので◎かなー。

あまり泳げない人にはオススメ。

The turtle snorkel trip was fantastic. Great activity for teenagers and adults. Fantastic crew. A holiday highlight.

All the staff were kind and cheerful, and they took great care of my one-year-old daughter. We saw many sea turtles as well. The sandbar was clearly visible as land. The guide mentioned that it’s rare for such a solid beach to appear. However, it was a bit cloudy and drizzling, which was unfortunate, but the tour itself was fantastic. Breakfast consisted of simple ham sandwiches and nachos. I was a bit surprised, but my mother and daughter both enjoyed them, so it was fine. Everything tastes good when you’re out on the sea. It was a wonderful experience.

スタッフ全ての人が親切で明るく、1歳の娘のこともよく気にかけてくれました。
ウミガメもたくさん現れてくれました。
肝心のサンドバーははっきりと陸になっていました。
こんなにしっかり砂浜が現れるのは珍しいとガイドも言っていました。
ただ、少し曇り空でパラパラと雨が降っていたのが残念でしたがツアー自体は最高でした。
朝食は簡単なハムサンドとナチョスでした。
あれ？と思ったけどうちの母も娘もおいしそうに食べていたのでOKです。
海の上だからなんでもおいしい。
とてもいい体験になりました。

I participated in the early morning plan.
The ocean is truly beautiful!
The crew on the boat was very kind and made it enjoyable.
The sea turtles are only visible for a moment, so it's quite difficult to capture them on camera, but I was able to see them fairly well.
The snorkeling was great because the ocean is beautiful, but there wasn't enough time and there were too many people, so it was quite congested...
Next time, I would like to do a full-day plan and enjoy snorkeling at a more leisurely pace.

早朝プランに参加しました。
本当に海が綺麗です！
船のクルーはみんな優しくて楽しませてくれました。
海ガメは一瞬なのでなかなかカメラに納めるのが難しいですがまぁまぁ見ることができました(^^)
シュノーケリングは海は綺麗ですが時間がないのと人が多いので大渋滞でした…
今度は一日プランでゆっくりシュノーケリングがしたいと思いました。

I apologize for the late post, but I participated in the Dolphin Middle School tour in April. Last year, I joined the Dolphin University tour, which was a fulfilling experience, but this time I decided to try Dolphin Middle School based on a friend's recommendation that "the boat is thrilling and fun."

To sum it up, it was an incredibly enjoyable and satisfying time. First of all, we saw so many dolphins. By quietly approaching as instructed by the captain and never chasing them, we were able to have them come back to us multiple times. It felt unreal to actually experience "swimming with a pod of dolphins."

Additionally, I was able to see many of my favorite sea turtles. It seems that it's not common for so many to gather, but we were able to slowly observe a family of about five or six turtles, and they came right up to the surface for air, coming very close to us.

Moreover, from the boat, we were lucky enough to see an out-of-season whale and a rare seal. I believe whether you encounter dolphins, sea turtles, or whales depends on luck that day, but I highly recommend this tour. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

投稿が遅くなってしまいましたが、4月にイルカ中学のツアーに参加させていただきました。
去年はイルカ大学に参加して充実したツアーだったのですが、今回は友人から「イルカ中学のボートもスリルがあって楽しいよ」という薦めでイルカ中学に初参加してみました。
結論から言うと、とっても楽しい大満足の時間でした。
まず、イルカがとにかくたくさん見られました。
船長さんの指示どおりに静かに近づき、決して追いかけず、警戒させないようにすれば、何度も私たちのところに戻ってきてきてくれました。
こんなに「イルカの群れと一緒に泳いでいる」と実感できるなんて、現実じゃないようでした。
また、大好きなウミガメもたくさん見ることができました。
普段はこんなに集まっていることはあまりないそうですが、５～６頭の家族のようなウミガメたちをゆっくり見れて、しかも息継ぎのために海面に上がってくる度に顔のすぐ目の前に来てくれました。
その他にも、ボートの上から季節外れのクジラや、貴重なアザラシも見ることができて、とてもラッキーでした。
イルカやウミガメ、クジラに会えるかどうかはその日の運によると思いますが、とてもお勧めできるツアーです。
ハワイに行く時は必ず参加したいと思います。

This was my sixth time participating. I was really happy and excited to see that a crew member from three years ago has become the captain! This time, while searching for dolphins, we unexpectedly encountered a whale, which is rare for this season! I was so thrilled to see its tail fin! We also saw the most dolphins I've ever seen, and when I dove in to swim with them, it was incredibly close and very healing. I'm looking forward to participating again next time!

6回目の参加でした。
3年前に参加した時のクルーの方がいつの間にかキャプテンになっててなんだか嬉しくてテンションあがっちゃいました♪
今回はイルカを探している時に、この時期じゃ珍しく、クジラに遭遇できました！尾ビレも見れたしすごく嬉しかった！！
イルカも今までで1番多く、潜って泳いだらほんとに至近距離でとても癒されました♪
また次参加できることを楽しみにしてます♪

The day after we arrived in Hawaii, unfortunately, it was cloudy... The wind was quite strong, and it was so cold that I was shivering even in the water... (；＿；) However, our guide Hajime and the others were very enjoyable, and the barbecue lunch was exquisite ♡ When we went, we were lucky to see a manta ray ♪( ´▽｀) If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to try again on a sunny day o(^▽^)o

ハワイに着いた次の日だったのですが、あいにくの曇り空…
風がかなり強く、海に入ってもガタガタ震えるほど寒かった…（；＿；）
でも、ガイドのハジメさん達はとても楽しく、お昼のバーベキューランチは絶品でした♡
私たちが行った時は、珍しくマンタが見れました♪( ´▽｀)
でも、またハワイ行く機会があれば、晴れた日にもう一度チャレンジしたいですっo(^▽^)o

This kayak trip was awesome. I booked this tour since I heard that snorkeling is awesome in Kaneohe, and I wanted to get away from busy Waikiki. I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki in the morning, and once we got to the state park, we were greeted by friendly staff at their gift shop where we checked in.

Make sure you bring your insect repellent. I got bit by mosquitos a few times. Once we were briefed and went down to the launch pad, our kayaks were tugged to the boat so we didn't have to kayak all the way to the first snorkel spot. The guide dropped us around the half way, and we kayaked about 15min to get to the Coconut island. The coral was BEAUTIFUL and there were a lot of tropical fish.

After 30min or so, we were then tugged again to the 2nd location. It was awesome since we were already a little tired from snorkeling. I liked the 2nd location at the sandbar, and this spot was also beautiful. The other snorkelers spotted a huge sea turtle.

We then had a chance to choose if we wanted to kayak back or tugged on the boat again. I chose to kayak back, and it was a perfect amount for kayaking for a day.

They had a fresh water shower at the park, and they took us to their BBQ lunch spot where we had a chance to eat delicious lunch with their staff.

Overall, this was a great tour. Especially recommended for families with small children or older people who can't kayak too long. Tugboat was awesome.

Highly recommended!

I saw in the reviews that "the sandbar may not appear depending on the season," so I was a bit worried, but after checking the water level forecast, I chose the morning departure course and was able to walk on the sandbar. During the trip, we encountered a downpour, but the rain in Hawaii stops quickly, so it wasn't a problem. I participated in mid-April, and it was colder than I expected, so a jacket is essential.

口コミを見て『時期によっては砂場が出現しないことも』とあったので不安でしたが、水位予測を見てAM出発のコースを選んだところちゃんと砂場を歩くことができました。移動中はスコールにあたりましたが、ハワイの雨はすぐ止むので問題なしでした。4月中旬の参加でしたが思ったよりも寒いので上着は必須です

Last time, I went to a sandbar with a different company, but perhaps because it was a full moon that day, the water level didn't drop at all, and it didn't turn into a sandbar, so I decided to try again. I tried to make a reservation with the same long-established travel company as last time, but they were fully booked, so I ended up with this one, and it turned out to be a great choice as we could use our time more effectively. We were blessed with good weather, were able to snorkel, and the sea was very beautiful; we even saw sea turtles, which made me very satisfied. The staff were kind, and the sandwiches we had under the bright Hawaiian sun were delicious. This is a tour I would definitely like to join again if the opportunity arises. Thank you very much.

前回　別の会社でサンドバーに行ったのですが、たまたまその日は満月だったせいか水位が全く下がらずサンドバーにならなかったので再チャレンジしました。それで　前回と同じ老舗（？）の旅行会社で予約しようとしたらいっぱいでこちらにお世話になりましたが、こちらのほうが時間を有効に使えて結果的にはとても良かったです。お天気にも恵まれシュノーケルもできたし、海もとてもきれいで海ガメも見れたし大満足でした。スタッフの方々も優しく、ハワイの明るい陽の下で食べるサンドイッチもおいしかったです。また機会があったらぜひ参加したいツアーです。ありがとうございました。

I usually don't do reviews because there wasn't enough "wow" or it's special, but not worth my time to "write" about it: This activity is exceptionally the case for shouting about. Think about how in the world could you go underwater, be AMONG fish, not learn the intricacies of diving, not wear heavy equipment on your back (even if weight is not an issue underwater), or hold your breath for an extended period of time, and still be able to wear your personal prescription glasses. This is a great activity to partake in especially for those curious about underwater activities.
When you get underwater on these vehicles, a personal diver will be assigned to you to make certain that you're doing OK and to mitigate any problems that may arise---even if you decide to cancel the activity. The hosts were all professional and serious about instructing the group on what to expect while in the water, and I felt comfortable and appreciatead their attention to safety. We rode out to the edge of this bay in the south eastern part of Oahu and proceeded with the adventure in the BOBs plus snorkeling around the boat that brought us out there. One of the divers had a camera to take pictures while we were underwater so there will be pictorial memories to look back at and thoughts about what to do in the future to optimize my excursions beneath the ocean. This activity is great!I was underwater for the very first time in my life, and I'm back to write about how great a time I had! If diving is not for you, try this for your shorter "bucket" list!

This time, we traveled with our children, but we participated in this tour as a couple. It was fun to see sea turtles up close and observe tropical fish. If you have children who can swim, around elementary school age, they can participate with confidence. (In fact, there were also children who appeared to be in elementary school with us.) The guide spoke in English and was very kind.

今回は子供たちも一緒の旅行だったのですが、このツアーは夫婦で参加しました。ウミガメが本当に近くにいて、熱帯魚も観る事ができて楽しかったです。小学生くらいの泳げるお子さんなら安心して参加できます。（現に、小学生らしき子供たちも一緒でした）ガイドさんは英語でお話しされていましたが、とても優しかったです。

At this time of year, the water is still cold, and it took me a while to get used to it. Since it wasn't low tide, the sandy beach wasn't visible, but the sea was very beautiful, and I was thrilled to encounter lovely fish while snorkeling. I was even more excited to see two turtles and one ray. The barbecue also had a lot of food, and you could have as much as you wanted.

まだこの時期は水が冷たいです、慣れるのに時間がかかりました。
引き潮ではなかったので、砂浜は現れていませんでしたが、海がとてもきれいでシュノーケリングでは綺麗な魚に出会い感激です。
カメ２匹・エイ１匹に会えさらに感激しました
バーベキューも料理が沢山ありおかわり自由です