All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

Ashlyn was a great tour guide! Pointed out many animals and very knowledgeable and so funny!

We participated as a family of six, including our young children. On the way to the sandbar, we spotted a few honu (sea turtles) here and there. We were able to see a heart-shaped reef, and it was a pleasant cruise while enjoying snacks and drinks on board.

After arriving at the sandbar, we split into two groups (maybe depending on the number of participants?), and we alternated between snorkeling tours and activities in two sessions. I thought snorkeling would be just one of the activities, but it felt more like a full tour, so it seemed challenging for those who aren't good swimmers. However, our children, who are not yet confident swimmers, borrowed bodyboards with windows to peek underwater and participated while being pushed by their parents, so they could enjoy it too. We saw many honu here as well.

The activities included canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and floating rings, among others, which was great to experience. Unfortunately, due to our travel schedule, we were there during a neap tide, but we chose a plan that coincided with low tide, so the water level was just knee to thigh deep, which was perfect for paddleboarding and canoeing!

At first, I thought the participation fee was a bit high, but it turned out to be a very satisfying day with the rare experience of seeing many honu.

子供(未就学児)と両親を含め家族6人で参加しました。
サンドバーに向かう最中からホヌ(ウミガメ)がチラホラ。ハート型のリーフも見る事ができ、船上でお菓子や飲み物を楽しみながらの気持ち良いクルージングでした。
サンドバー到着後は、2つのグループに別れ(参加人数にもよるのかな？)、前後半でシュノーケリングツアーとアクティビティを交代してやる感じでした。シュノーケリングはアクティビティの中の一つかと思いきや、ガッツリとツアーのような感じで泳ぐので、泳ぎが苦手な方は大変そうでした。でも、まだ泳ぎも得意とは言えない我が家の子供達は、最初からシュノーケルは使わず、水中を覗ける窓付きのボディボード(?)を借りて、それを親が押しながら参加出来たので、子供でも楽しめました。ここでもホヌが沢山見れました。
アクティビティはカヌーやサップ、浮き輪などなど、、色々体験出来て良かったです。
今回、旅程の関係で残念ながら小潮の時期でしたが、干潮の時間にツアーが重なる日とプランを選んだので、水位は膝〜もも位の深さで、サップやカヌーをやるにはちょうど良かったです！
最初は参加費が高いかなぁと思いましたが、たくさんのホヌに会える貴重な体験も出来て、大満足な1日になりました。

The weather was wonderful, and I was lucky enough to see whales, dolphins, and turtles. Our guide Yuji, along with Nora and Captain Warren, were all very kind and made the experience enjoyable. During snorkeling, I was able to see several green sea turtles. I was worried about seasickness, but I took some motion sickness medication beforehand, so I didn't have any major issues.

お天気にも恵まれ、幸運にもクジラ·イルカ·カメの全てを観ることができました。
ガイドのYUJIさんをはじめ、ノラさん、ウォーレン船長も皆さん親切で楽しめました。シュノーケルでも、アオウミガメも数匹見られました。船酔いが心配でしたが、酔い止めを飲んで行ったので特に問題なかったです。

I felt reassured because there were staff members who could speak Japanese and provided explanations.
As it was February, the water temperature was low and it was cold.
While snorkeling, there were many large sea turtles resting on the coral and swimming gracefully.

The water level was about knee-deep.

The bus guide kindly stopped by a famous malasada shop on the way back, making it a very satisfying tour.

日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいて説明してくださるので安心でした。
2月とだけあって水温は低めで寒かったです。
シュノーケルは大きなウミガメが沢山いて珊瑚でおやすみやら優雅に泳いでいました。

水位は膝下くらいまでありました。

バスガイドさんが　帰りに有名なマラサダ屋に立ち寄ってくださり大変満足したツアーでした。

Snorkeling at the coral reef was amazing; I saw a lot of sea turtles and was able to swim right next to them. I was a bit nervous about snorkeling during the pre-briefing, but the time spent was not too long, and we all swam together, so even someone like me, who isn't very confident in swimming, had no problems. It was great that there were plenty of rice balls, snacks, and drinks prepared on the boat.

サンゴ礁のところでのシュノーケリングはウミガメがたくさん見れましたし、すぐ近くで泳ぐこともできました。シュノーケリングは事前説明で少しビビッていましたが、時間もそれほど長くなく、結構皆さんで固まって泳いでいったので、泳ぎにあまり自信がない私でも問題なかったです。船でのおにぎりやお菓子、飲み物など十分用意されていて良かったです。

I was able to meet dolphins up close, and it was incredibly moving. Usually, they swim by quickly, but this time the dolphins swam slowly right next to us. 🥰 Last time I participated, I encountered a rare number of dolphins, but this time, my 6-year-old grandchild was also very moved by the dolphins swimming so close to us. 💕 With the support of the staff, I was able to snorkel safely and even meet a sea turtle, making it the best tour experience. 🥰 Thank you very much! 💕 I definitely want to participate again. 👍

とっても近くでイルカさんたちに出会えて
すごく感動しました。
いつもは早く通り過ぎてしまうそうですが
すごく近くをゆっくり泳いでくれたイルカさんたち🥰
以前参加させていただいた時もすごいレアな数のイルカさんたちと出会えたのですが
今回は、とても近くで泳ぐイルカさんたちとの遭遇で6歳の孫もとても感動していました💕
スタッフの皆さんにサポートしてもらって
安心してシュノーケルもできてウミガメにも会えて最高のツアーを満喫できました🥰
ありがとうございました💕
また、ぜひ参加したいと思います👍

The crew & live music and especially our little speed boat driver were all authentically kind and made our experience the best they possibly could.

It was my first time on a bumper tube. It was more thrilling and exciting than any roller coaster. I also really enjoyed chatting with the Japanese female staff member.

人生初のバンパーチューブでした。どんなジェットコースターよりもスリリングでエキサイティングでした。日本人女性のスタッフの方との談話もとても楽しかったです。

The staff was great the ride was great but I was under the impression that we were going to see more turtle on a remote island and have the access to see them basking on land. We did not see many turtles but we saw a lot of pretty fish.

Captain Alan and Casey were exceptional guides and we had the best time. Captain Alan helped my non swimming husband snorkel and experience we never thought we could have together. We saw so many fish and turtles and the sand bar was beautiful. All the gear was in great condition and the crew was fun and friendly. I would do this again a hundred times over.

This time, my 9-year-old son, my husband, my mother-in-law in her 70s, and I participated together. The reception was a bit hard to find as it was located inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, across from the ABC Store. However, when I showed the voucher to the hotel staff, they kindly directed me to the reception area. When the time came, the staff gave a brief explanation (in all English), and then we all walked to the dock to board the boat. We were the only Japanese participants, which made us a bit anxious, but there were people from various countries joining us.

Once on the boat, the friendly staff explained snorkeling and talked to us in English. They patiently taught us how to inflate the life jackets, put on the fins, and wear the masks. As we listened to the explanations, we quickly arrived at the snorkeling spot and jumped into the sea! The beautiful ocean and numerous fish were amazing, and we even saw about five sea turtles up close! It was so close that it was surprising!

Additionally, soft drinks (like cola and Hawaiian drinks) and snacks were available for free, so we could eat whenever we felt a bit hungry.

After finishing snorkeling, we didn’t head back immediately but went sailing further out. We enjoyed many scenic views, even reaching the backside of Diamond Head. Sitting on the netting part of the boat while sailing was fantastic. We even spotted a whale, albeit briefly!

We had a very fulfilling time with snorkeling followed by sailing.

Here are some tips for those who will experience this:
1. If you are prone to motion sickness, be cautious as the boat can sway, and the waves during snorkeling can be intense. (I actually took motion sickness medication, but I still felt quite sick and had to return to the boat early. My son and husband, however, did not get sick and enjoyed the entire time.)
2. There are many other tours at the snorkeling spots, so there is a risk of getting separated if you get too absorbed in snorkeling. I made sure to stay close to our boat's staff.
3. Beginners in snorkeling may need to have some stamina. Fortunately, we were okay since we had some experience, but for first-timers, the wave height and moving to different spots might be challenging. However, it was nice that we could choose to return to the boat whenever we wanted.

I’ve mentioned three points, but overall, I am very satisfied!

今回、9歳の息子と私たち夫婦、70代ばあばの4人で参加しました。
受付はアウトリガーリーフワイキキビーチリゾートのホテル入って奥の方のABCストアの向かい側で初めてだと分かりずらいかもですが、ホテルのスタッフの方にバウチャー見せたら受付の場所を教えてもらえました。時間になるとスタッフの方が軽く説明をして（オール英語）、その後みんなで船着場まで歩き船に乗りました。日本人は私たちだけで不安でしたが、みなさん色々な国から参加されていました。
船に乗ると気さくなスタッフの方がシュノーケリングの説明や、色々英語で話してくれました。
ライフジャケットの空気の入れ方や、フィンの付け方、マスクの付け方など丁寧に教えてくれました。
説明を聞いているとすぐにシュノーケリングスポットにつき、いざ海へ！
綺麗な海とたくさんの魚、お目当ての海亀も五匹ほど間近で見れました！近すぎてびっくりするくらい！！
また、ソフトドリンク（コーラやハワイアンドリンク）や、スナックはフリーで食べれるので小腹が空いた時自由に食べれました。

最後シュノーケリングが終わった後はすぐに戻らず、さらに沖の方はセイリング。
ダイヤモンドヘッドの裏側の方までいきたくさんの景色を楽しめました。やっとの網の部分に座ってのセーリングも最高でした。
最後に少しでしたがクジラも見えました！
シュノーケリングの、後のセーリングでとても充実した時間が過ごせました。

以下体験する方へのアドバイス
1、乗り物酔いする方は中々船の揺れや、シュノーケリングの、波も激しいので気おつけてください。（実際私は酔い止め飲みましたが途中で酔いがひどくなり先に船に戻りました。※息子や夫は酔わないので終始楽しんでいました。）
2、他のツアーがスポットにたくさんいるのでシュノーケリングに、没頭するとはぐれる危険性があります。こまめに自分の船のスタッフさんを連れての近くにいるようにしました。
3、シュノーケリング初心者は体力が必要かも。幸い私たちはシュノーケリングをしていたので大丈夫でしたが、初めての方だと波の高さや、スポットに毎回移動するのが困難かも
でも、船に戻りたくなったら先に戻っていいのでそこは自由で自身の判断でよかったです

3点書きましたが総合的には大満足です！

We had such a great day on the sandbar, with the easy swimming and clear water alongside fun extras the boat provides!

great way for our larger group to have a day out on the waikiki water! was a great boat and great crew.

Since it was early in the morning, the pickup time was 5:45 AM. We arrived at a nearby cape before dawn and waited for a while, reaching the entrance just after 7 AM. After entering at 8 AM with standard equipment (snorkel, fins) along with optional life jackets, umbrellas, and chairs, there was a presentation, and we finally made it to the beach by 8:30 AM, ready to swim. Overall, the time spent carrying our belongings was long and tiring. We did see some fish in the sea, but the scenery wasn't as impressive as we had hoped. I also thought the entrance fee of $25 per person was high.

朝一だったのでピックアップの時間は5時45分、夜明け前に近くの岬に到着してしばらく待機し、入口についたのが7時過ぎ。入口から標準装備（シュノーケル、フィン）の他にオプションの救命具、パラソル、椅子をもって8時に入場開始が始まり、説明の上映もあって、8時半にやっと浜辺に着き泳げる体制になりました。とにかく荷物を運んでいる時間も長くくたびれました。海は魚も見れましたが、期待しているほどの景観ではなかったです。また入場料も25ドル/人は高いと思いました。

In January in Hawaii, the temperature was a bit on the cooler side. I didn't get sunburned, but it was a little chilly. However, the scenery was amazing, and I saw plenty of sea turtles.

1月のハワイで、当日の気温が少し低めでした。日焼けはしなくて済んだけど、少し寒かったです。でも景色は最高でウミガメもたくさん見れました。

After the boat departed, we started with snorkeling at a specific point, and then we went out to sea for dolphin watching. The snorkeling time felt long, but for dolphin watching, it was like, "Is this it? Are we going back already?" We did see wild dolphins, but it was during their sleeping time, and it felt too short (laughs). I wonder if we were there for even 10 minutes... It was disappointing. The staff were very nice and made us feel at ease, so it's a shame.

船出発後、ポイント的にシュノーケリングが先でその後沖に出てドルフィンウォッチングしました。シュノーケリング時間は長く感じたのですが、ドルフィンウォッチングはえ、これで終わり？もう帰るの？という感じ。野生のドルフィンは見れてちょうど寝てる時間でしたが、短すぎる(笑)10分もいたかな、、、って感じです。期待はずれ。スタッフの方達はとても良い人たちで安心感もあったので残念です。

Although the weather wasn't sunny, our whole family enjoyed activities like snorkeling where we could see sea turtles up close. We want to go again.

晴天ではなかったですが、海亀を間近で見ることができたシュノーケリングなど、家族一同満喫しました。また行きたいです。

This is a round trip snorkeling tour at Hanauma Bay that lasts over 4 hours. It takes about 30 minutes to get there by car, and there is nearly an hour spent on the rules of Hanauma Bay and putting on wetsuits. The snorkeling itself lasts a full hour, which is quite long.

For my husband and me, an hour felt a bit long, and we got bored halfway through and felt a bit seasick. Additionally, we were disappointed that we couldn't spend a little more time relaxing on-site or stop by the local shops.

往復4時間超のハナウマ湾シュノーケリングツアーです。
車で30分程度で現地到着、ハナウマ湾のルールやウエットスーツ着用に1時間弱。シュノーケルは1時間みっちりで、かなり長くシュノーケリングが出来ます。
私達夫婦には1時間は長く感じて、途中で飽きたのと波酔いで少し苦痛に感じました。また、現地で少しのんびり過ごしたかったのと、現地のショップにも寄れなかったので、残念でした。

The pick-up and equipment rental were completely problem-free. The driver assisted us while translating into Japanese using an app.
Thank you, Fernando!
The water clarity was quite high and beautiful, so it was worth seeing.

送迎と装備レンタルは全く問題なしです。ドライバーがアプリで日本語翻訳しながら対応してくださいます。
Fernandoありがとう！
水の透明度はかなり高く美しかったので見る価値ありです。

There were only two groups of participants, so it was almost a private tour, but it was conducted as planned. I took motion sickness medication beforehand, but there were hardly any waves that day, so I had no issues at all. From the boat, I was able to see the spouts and tails of whales in the distance, and dolphins right next to the boat. Unfortunately, I couldn't see any sea turtles while snorkeling, but it was a very valuable and enjoyable experience. Thank you very much, Yuji!

2組しか参加者がおらずほぼ貸切でしたが催行していただけました。
酔い止めを事前に飲んでいましたがこの日は波が殆どなく全く問題なし。
船上からは遠くにクジラの潮吹きと尻尾、船のすぐそばでイルカを見ることができました。
残念ながらシュノーケルでホヌは見れませんでしたがとても貴重で楽しい経験でした。
YUJIさんどうもありがとうございました！

The tour is not good at all and I did not see fish and other sea animals

It was a slightly chilly time (February) at the sandbar where I was waist-deep in water, but during about 30 minutes of snorkeling, I encountered 8 to 9 sea turtles. They were right in front of me! It was amazing.

腰まで浸かるサンドバーで少し肌寒い時期(2月)でしたが、30分くらいのシュノーケリングで海カメ8〜9匹に遭遇。ホント目の前に！最高でした。

The staff members are very cheerful, and you can tell they are trying to entertain us. They understand Japanese to some extent, so I don't think there will be any issues. It can be a bit chilly during the rainy season, so a jacket is essential.

スタッフの方達がとても陽気で、こちらを楽しませようとしてくれてるのが伝わる。
日本語もある程度伝わるので、困る事もないと思います。
雨季だと少し寒いので、上着は必須です。

Absolutely wonderful experience. Must try the banana boat ride for an opportunity to see giant sea turtles. We saw like 20. So beautiful. The music was fantastic. Thank you all so much 🌺❤️🌈

One of our favorite events of the week. Crew was funny and professional. Beach volleyball was super fun. We saw two turtles while snorkeling! Also wonderful that they have a free shuttle for dropoff and pickup

This was my second experience. I encountered wonderful seas and sea turtles, making it the best experience. I will definitely participate in the next trip to Hawaii.

今回で2回目の体験でした。
素晴らしい海と海亀にも出会い最高の体験が出来ました。
次のハワイ旅行も必ず参加します。

The previous day's bad weather may have caused rough waves, and although I was able to see a few turtles, there were not many fish. It's unfortunate, but it's nature, so there's nothing we can do about it.

前日が悪天候だったためか、波が荒くて魚も少し亀が何とか見れたけど、自然相手だから仕方がないけど、残念でした。

It was cold since we left early in the morning. The bus had the air conditioning on, so it was a good decision to bring a long-sleeved shirt. The cruise was comfortable, and we were able to see sea turtles and whales. It was a pity we didn't see any dolphins, but it was great to see the whales since they are only available in winter!

朝早く出発だったので、寒かったです。
バスも冷房が効いていたので、長袖持っていって正解でした。
クルーズは快適、ウミガメと、クジラが見れました。
イルカは残念でしたが、クジラの方が冬限定なので、見れて良かったです！

The water was murky because the wind was strong. The explanatory video about the sea that you must watch before entering is only a few minutes long. It's better to wait at the exit. Once you leave, you can immediately take the free shuttle.

風が強かったので水が濁っていた。海に入る前に見る海の説明ビデオは数分ですが必ず見ないといけません。出口で待っていた方が良いです。出たらすぐ送迎の無料トラックに乗ることができます。

We had a great experience and wonderful time. Thank you for helping with all aspects