All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

It was a tour that ended in the morning, and I thought that 30 minutes on the sandbar might not be enough time. However, other morning tours were fully booked, so I reluctantly (I apologize for that) chose this tour.

But in the end, it turned out to be a very satisfying experience! The staff were very kind, and they proactively offered to take photos for us.

At the time of booking, I didn't think there would be any time for snorkeling, but after taking a lot of pictures at the sandbar, we were able to experience a little bit of it.

I wasn't timing it exactly, but it felt like we had more than 30 minutes. I recommend this tour as you can schedule other activities in the afternoon! ☆

午前中で終わるツアーで、サントバーに上陸できるのが３０分ほどということで、時間足りないんじゃないかなー？と思いましたが、他の朝のツアーがもう予約いっぱいで、仕方なく（失礼ですみません）こちらのツアーにしました。
でも、結果大変満足なツアーになりました！
スタッフの方々はとても親切で、写真も自ら声をかけていただき率先して撮ってくださいました。

予約の段階ではとてもシュノーケルする時間なんてないと思っていましたが、サンドバーでたくさん写真を撮った後でも、少し体験することができました。

実際時間を計っていた訳ではないのですが、体感的には３０分より多かった気がします。
午後には他の予定を入れることができるしお勧めです☆

This was a wonderful experience. The driver Larry is amiable and knowledgable who provided all the information needed for the trip and he gave detailed description about the areas along the road. Crews on the boat are professional and helpful. They did an excelent job in making it an enjoyable trip on the sea. Watching the golden sun vanishing into the ocean, eventhough we did not make encounter with the dolphinss, yet it was an unforgetable pleasant experience.

I participated with two elementary school boys. The sandbar was about calf-deep, but it was still beautiful... I was thrilled to encounter three sea turtles during snorkeling! I was also very lucky to see a manta ray! It was a fantastic tour. However, it can be cold after coming out of the water, so even in summer, a jacket might be necessary.

小学生の男の子二人と参加しました。サンドバーはふくらはぎ程度でしたが、やっぱりきれい。。。そのあとのシュノーケリングでウミガメ３匹と出会え感激！でした。マンタの姿も見れ、非常にラッキー！なツアーでした。でも海上がりは寒いので、夏でも上着（はおりもの）は必要かも。

The sea was really beautiful, and just relaxing on the boat was a happy time♪♪ I was lucky to see a sea turtle up close too♪♪

ホントに海が綺麗で、船の上でぼーっとするだけでも幸せな時間でした♪♪
ウミガメも近くで見れたので、ラッキーでした♪♪

The sandbar was submerged due to high tide, so we didn't see the sandbar like in the photo, but the water level was about waist-high offshore, which felt quite strange. The sea turtles came close to the boat, and the kids seemed to be enjoying it, albeit a bit nervously. The snorkeling cruise was guided by the staff, and we felt safe enjoying it even in deep water (there were lots of fish!).

As for the barbecue lunch, it looked like we would be grilling our own BBQ in the photos, but in reality, it was a regular buffet style, which was disappointing.

サンドバー（砂洲）は潮位が高く、写真のような砂洲は出ていませんでしたが、沖のほうで腰の高さ位の水位というのは、不思議な感じでした。　ウミガメの船の近くに寄ってきて、子供たちもおっかなびっくり楽しんでいるようでした。シュノーケリングクルーズもスタッフさんが案内してくれ、深い海でも安心して楽しめました（魚もたくさん！）。
食事のバーベキューランチは写真では自分たちがＢＢＱを焼くような感じでしたが、実際は普通のビュッフェスタイルだったので、ガッカリでした。

I really wanted to participate in the "Sandbar Tour" since I'm going to Hawaii. However, due to a misunderstanding of the date on my part, I ended up canceling on the actual day... Still, they were kind enough to consider rescheduling for the next day. Since it's a popular tour, I didn't expect much, but to my luck, a spot opened up and I was able to join. I apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you very much.

I always trust Alan1.net for overseas optional tours. The tour was truly beautiful and became my best memory in Hawaii right before my return date, allowing me to take amazing photos. I saw many sea turtles and even happened to spot a manta ray. The mystical beauty of the sandbar was incredible. Above all, the seawater was warm, and my wife was able to swim as well. The local tour company, led by Yukiko, was energetic, polite, and very good.

I highly recommend this tour!!

ハワイに行くからにはどうしても参加したかった「サンドバーツアー」。
しかし、当方の日付勘違いで事実上の当日ドタキャン…。
それでも翌日に振替を検討して頂けることに。人気ツアーなのでダメもとですが
期待して待っていたら、運よく空が出て参加出来ることになりました。
ご迷惑をおかけしました。本当にありがとうございました。
海外オプショナルツアーは毎回Alan1.netさんなので本当に信頼できます。

ツアーは本当に綺麗で帰国日の前日にハワイ1番の思い出になり、最高の写真が
撮れました。ウミガメもたくさん、マンタも偶然見ることができました。
サンドバーの神秘的な美しさ。何より海水が温かく、妻も泳ぐことができました。
現地のツアー会社もＹＵＫＩＫＯさんを中心に元気で丁寧でとても良かったです。

本当におススメのツアーです！！

During the bus ride, we talked about Hawaii, enjoyed hula dancing, singing, and had a great time beyond just swimming with dolphins. I was surprised by the high energy of the staff, but they were friendly and it was fun. I was worried about seasickness, but I took medication beforehand, so I was fine. (While waiting our turn to swim with the dolphins, there were already several other boats, and I felt a bit queasy during that time.) For snorkeling, we were given bread to feed the fish, so we were able to see a lot of them.

バス移動もハワイの話をして頂いたり、フラダンス、歌、とイルカ以外にも楽しめました。スタッフの方はテンションが高く驚きましたが、フレンドリーで楽しかったです。
船酔いを心配しましたが、事前に薬を飲んだので大丈夫でした。
（イルカと泳ぐのに、他の船がすでに数隻いて順番を待ってる間が少し酔いそうでした）
シュノーケリングは魚のえさとして、パンをもらえたので沢山魚が見られました。

There were many young people, but I participated with my parents. (The only older participants were my parents.)
We were able to see dolphins, but they were swimming so fast and moving around that it felt like we only caught a glimpse of them. My parents couldn't keep up...

However, we were able to go snorkeling, and there was a lot to do, so it was good overall.
The staff were very energetic, and we had a great time. I think it would be worth participating at least once.

若い方が多かったのですが、両親と参加しました。（年配者は両親だけでした）
イルカは見られたのですが、イルカの泳ぎが早くてあちらこちらへ移動するのに忙しく、一瞬見られたかなという感じでした。
両親は付いていけず・・・

でもシュノーケリングも出来たし、盛りだくさんだったので良かったかな。
スタッフの方はテンションが高く、楽しく過ごせました。
一度参加されても良いのではないでしょうか。

At first, I was worried about the tour content being too much, but I participated anyway. The beautiful ocean views of West Oahu were great, but seeing wild dolphins in the water and then witnessing the swimming sea turtles was truly moving. It wasn't just a simple watching tour; it was really wonderful. I thought it was a fantastic tour with a lot of substance. (However, it seems that since they are wild animals, there may be times when you can't see them.) The staff were fun and attentive, and I'm really glad I participated. I want to go again.

はじめはツアー内容が多すぎて、どのような内容かと心配して参加しました。
素晴らしい西オアフの海の景色も良かったですが
野生のイルカを海の中で見れて、その後はウミガメの泳ぐ姿を
また海の中で見れたことがとても感動的でした。
ただのウオッチングツアーではなく、とても良かったです。
本当に中身の濃い素晴らしいツアーだと思いました。
(ただ、野生の生き物なので見れない時もあるみたいですね。)
スタッフも楽しく丁寧で、本当に参加して良かったです。
また行きたいです。

I highly recommend this activity!! We did the one for lunch but should have don the whole day! My husband loved it, we paid the extra $$$ for Snuba because we love snuba! The food was delicious also!

I decided to join after seeing the tour's promotional photos. On the day of the tour, the sandbar wasn't visible due to the tides, but the blue sky, the clarity of the sea, the fish in the coral reefs I saw while snorkeling, the sea turtles that came close to me, and the delicious barbecue made for a wonderful afternoon. I had a great time. Next time, I will check the tide schedule carefully and hope to see the sandbar.

ツアーの紹介写真を見て参加を決めました。当日は、潮の関係でサンドバーが顔を出してはいませんでしたが、空の青さ、海の透明度、シュノーケリングで見たサンゴ礁の魚たち、近くに寄って来てくれた海がめたち、おいしいバーベキュー。午後のひと時、楽しい時間をすごすことができました。次回は、潮時をよく調べ、サンドバーの顔を見たいと思います。

Very professionally run organisation don't get put off by the safety demo it is very easy and super enjoyable, would definetly recommend

The weather was nice, and the sea was very calm and beautiful.

Due to the tides, the sandbar had water up to about my ankles at its shallowest, which was a bit disappointing, but it was very beautiful, and the staff took a lot of pictures for us, creating wonderful memories.

Because there were so many people snorkeling, it was more crowded with people than fish, which was a little disappointing.

Overall, I thought the staff were very fun and it was a great experience.

天候もよくとても穏やかな海できれいでした。

サンドバーは潮の関係で、一番浅くても足首ぐらいまでは水があったので少し残念でしたがとてもきれいで、スタッフの方が沢山写真を撮ってくれたりしてとてもいい思い出になりました。

シュノーケリングは人数が多い為、魚よりも人ばかりで、芋荒い状態になりました。
それだけは少し残念でした。

その他、スタッフの方もとても楽しくてとてもよかったと思います。

I imagined that I would be able to swim close enough to touch the dolphins, but since they are truly wild dolphins, that wasn't the case. However, the joy I felt when I saw the dolphins in sight was immense.

The staff members were very cheerful, and I had a wonderful time. I'm glad I participated.

The rating of Good is likely because there was a baby dolphin in the pod, which meant they didn't come very close. (There's nothing that can be done about that.)

Overall, it was Great!!

想像してたのはイルカに触れるくらいの距離で泳げるのかと思っていたけど、本当の野生のイルカが相手なだけに、そんなわけはなかったけど、その分視界にイルカが見えた時の喜びはとても大きかったです。

スタッフの方々もとても陽気で楽しい時間をすごすことが出来ました。
参加してよかったです。

評価がＧｏｏｄなのは、イルカの赤ちゃんが群れにいる為か、なかなか近くには来てくれなかったからです。（こればっかりはどうしようもないですね）

その他のないようにＧｒｅａｔです！！

It was soo much fun! My sister and i enjoyed it.. Twas really unforgettable experience..

Great excursion. Great guides. Worth doing! The turtles were amazing and we had the bonus of seeing dolphins...

I had a really fun day.
The weather was also great.
I was lucky to see a pair of large manta rays.
I also saw many sea turtles.
I'm grateful for the wonderful memories.

本当に楽しい一日を過ごせました。
天候にも恵まれ^_−☆
大きなマンタのツガイも見る事が出来て
ラッキーでした。海亀も沢山 見れました。
良い思い出に感謝です。

The long-awaited sandbar was amazing. The weather was perfect, and when we landed on the island from the boat, the water was only up to my knees— the island was completely visible. It seems I was able to participate at a great time. The staff was attentive to every detail, and I had a wonderful day.

念願のサンドバー感動でした。
天候も最高で、島にボートから上陸する時は
膝したまでしか お水が無く〜
島もすっぽり浮き出てました。良い時期に参加出来た
みたいです。スタッフさん達も細かな対応が出来てて
楽しい一日を過ごせました。

Our group of 17 took the afternoon sail. The crew wants to have as much fun as their guests so they do their best to create a memorable experience. One meal, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and complete snorkel gear is included in the cost.

There are two locations where swimming among sea turtles is likely. For $5 you can get a quart size of fish food and it is suggested to feed the fish at the last location. Divers don't mind diving to the bottom and up close to the marine life with your waterproof camera to get some amazing shots - just ask them. A photographer comes along to capture all the beautiful moments both on board and underwater. A dvd of 500+ photos of your trip for $65 is worth it.

Served during the last snorkling location, our family style lunch of kalua pork and teriyaki chicken sliders with all the trimmings was plentiful and satisfying. Alocholic drinks are $4.

Great first-time deep sea snorkling experience. Would definitely go again with these guys! Mahalo!

I had diving experience, so I was accustomed to snorkeling and enjoyed it. However, my companion was new to snorkeling and being in deep water, which caused a bit of panic, and they couldn't see the dolphins underwater as a result. That said, I was satisfied with the tour because we got to see the dolphins up close from the back of the boat when they swam alongside us.

ダイビング経験があったので、シュノーケルにも慣れていたので楽しめましたが、連れはシュノーケル&足が付かない海は初めてだったので、ややパニックになり、せっかくのイルカを海の中から見ることはできず。
ただ、船と並走してイルカが泳いでいた時に、船尾から間近でイルカを見れたことで、ツアーとしては満足していました

Unfortunately, the water level was high, and the sandbar was not visible. However, I was able to see sea turtles! The schedule indicated that there would be a barbecue lunch after snorkeling, but in reality, it was before snorkeling, so I was worried about getting seasick and couldn't eat. When I participated, it was quite windy and felt cold, so it's better to bring a jacket.

残念ながら水位が高くて、サンドバーは顔を出していませんでした。
でも海ガメはばっちり見れました！
スケジュール上ではシュノーケルの後にバーベキューランチと書いてありましたが、実際はシュノーケルの前にバーベキューランチだったので、酔わないか心配で食べられませんでした。
私が参加したときはけっこう風があって寒く感じたので、上着は持っていった方が良いです。

Fun & exciting experience under the sea in safe.
Greatest activity !!

My 10 and 11 year old daughters and I went on this excursion. It was a dream come true. Our captain took us up to a cove area where there were a good 30-50 spinner dolphins were hanging out! We had a blast. We then moved over to the sea turtles and we just loved that as well.

After the morning pickup, we traveled to Kaneohe with a somewhat suspicious tour guide. On the bus ride, we listened to his light-hearted talk (in English) filled with jokes, and soon we arrived at Kaneohe Bay. The ratio of Japanese to foreign tourists was about half and half. Those who don't understand English might feel quite anxious here (laughs).

At Kaneohe Bay, there were two boats, one for foreign tourists and one for Japanese tourists. On the Japanese boat, a beautiful Japanese lady (who seemed captivated by Hawaii and decided not to return to Japan) guided us in Japanese.

The sandbar has varying water depths depending on the time of day, so I think it's best to go during the times when the water is shallower. Additionally, one of my companions was quite prone to seasickness, but as explained, the waves in Kaneohe Bay are always calm, and we were able to finish the trip without much seasickness! Let's shout "Aloha!" loudly on the boat!

朝のピックアップ後、怪しげなオッチャンのツアコンとともにカネオヘまで移動。
往路のバスではその怪しげなオッチャンのジョークを交えた軽快なトーク（英語）を聞きながら
ほどなくカネオヘ湾に到着しました。
日本人と外国人の割合は半々ぐらいでしたね。
英語がわからない人は多分ここでめっちゃ不安になります（笑）
が、カネオヘ湾では２つ船があって、外国人輸送船と日本人輸送船に分かれ、
日本人輸送船では美人な日本人お姉さん（ハワイに魅せられ日本に帰らなくなった感じ）が
日本語で案内してくれました。

サンドバーは、時間帯によって浅瀬の水深が違うので、水深が浅い時間帯を狙って
行くのがいいと思います。
また、同行者がかなり船酔いしやすいタイプだったのですが、
カネオヘ湾は説明のとおり常に波は穏やかで、ほとんど船酔いもせずに終えることができました！
船上では、大きな声でアローハーと叫びましょう！

It was my first time in Hawaii, and the scenery was absolutely wonderful, but I couldn't see the sandbar. However, I had the precious experience of seeing turtles swimming right beside me.

初めてのハワイで
とても素晴らしい景色でしたが
サンドバーは見れませんでした。
しかし
亀がすぐそばで泳いでいたり、貴重な経験ができました。

The sea was beautiful and wonderful. I was glad to see sea turtles as well. Time flew by, and I wish I could have relaxed a bit longer.

海が綺麗で素敵でした。ウミガメも見れて良かったです。あっという間に時間が過ぎたので、もう少しのんびりしたかったです。

This was without a doubt the highlight of our holiday, loved it. The girls that took us out were great, they took us to our first location where we got the chance to swim with about 5-6 dolphins, then we moved on to the sea turtles, just great. On our return trip the girls took us back to our first location where there was now a pod of about 70 dolphins that we got to swim with. Just amazing. Thanks girls.

July 2013: Scenic trip to snorkel site, crew was knowledgeable, great snorkeling spot, snorkeled with turtles. Crew provides lunch (prepared lunch meat sandwiches, potato salad, canned soda) you can bring your own snacks/lunch as well. Crew also provides snorkel gear and okay to bring your own. Crew also provides floaties for snorkelers if needed. We took the morning snorkel trip which is about an hour longer than the afternoon trip. The catamaran drops you off away from the shore in about 25 - 30ft of water and you exit from there. We were taken to our site along the North Shore. The trip was worth it and we would do it again. From Waikiki, it's about an hour's drive depending on traffic. There are restrooms at the check-in dock so that you can change afterwards.

I thought I could enjoy a relaxing snorkeling experience in Kailua's sea, but while the view of the ocean from the beach is beautiful, once you get in the water, the waves are high and it's murky, making it hard to see even a little bit ahead underwater. If you're not going into the sea and just want to spread out a beach mat to read or gaze at the ocean, this is a recommended course. Also, the pizza for lunch was hearty and delicious.

カイルアの海でのんびりシュノーケリングができると思って参加したのですが。浜から見る海は美しい。しかし、海に入ると波は高いし、濁っていてほんのちょっとの先も水中からでは見えない。海にはいらず、ビーチマットを広げて、読書とか海を眺めるのならおすすめのコースです。尚、昼食のピザはボリュームがあり、おいしかった。

Great catamaran trip for snorkeling with the sea turtles. The guys who run the boat were really nice and knowledgeable. Took us directly out to the reef off a beach with lots of fish and sea turtles to view. It was partially cloudy so if you can hit a day that is all sunshine that is the best visibility in 100% sunny weather.