All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The image of the sandbar had me expecting a lot, but when I actually set foot on the sandbar... it felt just like a shallow area? I think it's best to participate with slightly lower expectations. The photos that are often shared are a bit too impressive (ﾟｰﾟ; However, the location is amazing! The sea stretches as far as the eye can see, and it's beautiful. There were many other tour participants, but it didn't feel crowded, and I was able to enjoy myself. Unfortunately, the snorkeling visibility was low, possibly due to the season, but it was still a valuable experience. The Japanese guide's stories and atmosphere were very pleasant. I would love to join again if I have the chance! ♪

サンドバーのイメージ、期待が大きすぎて実際サンドバーに降り立つと。。。。ただの浅瀬？な感じが。。
期待ちょっと少なめで参加してみると丁度よいと思います。
よく公開されている写真が立派すぎるんだと(ﾟｰﾟ;
でもロケーションは最高☆みわたすかぎり海だし綺麗だし
他のツアー参加者さんはたくさんいたけどごみごみと込み合った印象はなく楽しく参加できました。
シュノーケルはあいにく時期が悪かったのか透明度が低かったけれど貴重な体験ができました。
日本語ガイドさんのお話や雰囲気がとても良かったです。
機会があったらまた参加したいです♪

The guide was Japanese and the explanations were easy to understand. The weather wasn't great, so it wasn't as beautiful as in the photos, but it's a place that is hard to visit on your own, so I recommend it for first-timers.

ガイドさんが日本の方で説明もわかりやすったです。
お天気がいまいちで写真のような美しさではありませんでしたがなかなか個人では行けないので初めての方にはお薦めです。

This snorkeling cruise was alot of fun. The crew worked really well together, skilled and knowledgeable and used alot of humor throughout the day and made everyone laugh. The bar-b-que was delicious and prepared very well. They crew made it a point to take us where sea turtles hung out and they didn't disappoint. We saw families of sea turtles swimming around. The snorkeling was good and I wished we would have had more time to spend there. The sea was gorgeous and very clear. We got to see the island that Gilligan's Island was used in the opening scene and that was great since we grew up with that show. Overall, a great and enjoyable way to spend a day and the price was comparable to the experience.

We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday in September with seven family members. It was my first experience wearing a wetsuit, using a snorkel and fins, and encountering wild dolphins. I'm already looking back at the photos of my mother’s joyful smile underwater.

I truly appreciate the help from YUMIKO. Without her thoughtfulness, my mother wouldn't have been able to swim as much or enjoy herself as much. Thank you very much.

母が９月で８０歳になるお祝いに家族７人で参加しました。
ウェットスーツを着るのも、シュノーケルや足ひれをつけるのも、野生のイルカに出会えたのも、何もかも初体験。母の嬉しそうな水中での笑顔の写真を帰宅して早速見返しています。
スタッフのユミコさんには、本当にお世話になりました。ユミコさんのお気遣いがなければ、母は、あんなに泳げなかったし楽しめなかったと思います。本当にありがとうございました。

It was a bit cloudy, but we were able to see a beautiful sandbar and encountered a few sea turtles.

Unfortunately, the snorkeling time was a bit short, and I didn't get to see any fish while diving, which was disappointing.

In the end, we ate sandwiches on the way back, but the only drink available was tea...

However, you definitely should visit the sandbar! It was amazing.

少し曇りがちでしたが、綺麗なサンドバーが見れて、
数匹のウミガメに遭遇できました。

シュノーケルは、少し時間が短かったのと、潜っても
お魚に逢えなかったのが残念でした。

最後、サンドイッチを食べながら帰るのですが、
飲み物はお茶しかなかったです…

でも、サンドバーは是非行くべき！です☆感動しました。

We participated as a family of seven, ranging from 8 months to 67 years old. Everyone had a great time. It's a good plan.

家族７人で参加しました
８ヶ月~６７才までです
全員が楽しめました
いいプランです

On August 19, I participated with my family of four. It was tough getting up early, but we started with the first malasada, and the day was packed with activities! When we saw wild dolphins in the water, the kids were so excited. We also spotted a sea turtle, but we were too busy with activities like paddleboarding and missed it. Next time, we'll focus on the dolphins and sea turtles (laughs). The staff were very kind, and we were extremely satisfied. Of course, I slept like a log on the bus ride back...

8月19日に家族4人で参加しました。
朝が早いので大変ですが、朝一のマラサダから始まり
内容盛りだくさん！あっと言う間の一日です。
水中で野生のイルカを見たときには子供たちも大はしゃぎでした。
ウミガメも見つけましたが、パドルボード等のアクティビティーに忙しくて見逃してしましました。
次回はイルカとウミガメに徹します（笑
スタッフの方々もとても親切で大満足でした。
無論帰りのバスは爆睡でしたが。。。

As soon as I put my head in the water at the instructor's call, I was enveloped by the sounds of countless dolphins! It was such a mystical experience.

インストラクターの頭をつけてー!という掛け声で頭を海につけたとたん、無数のいるかの鳴き声につつまれました！とっても神秘的な時間でした。

I was feeling terrible from seasickness, but the rumored hamburger was delicious, and I got to see dolphins up close! Above all, the staff was great! They made sure we weren't bored before encountering the dolphins by entertaining us on the boat and taking lots of photos. The hula dance instructor was also amazing! Participating in this tour made me truly feel the essence of Hawaii!

船酔いして体調は最悪でしたが、
うわさのハンバーガーはおいしいし、
イルカも近くで見れました♪
なによりもｽﾀｯﾌがよかった！
イルカに遭遇するまでも退屈しないように
船上で楽しませてくれたり、写真も沢山撮ってくれました☆
フラダンスの先生も最高！
このツアーに参加して
ハワイを実感しました♪

I was really able to see it up close! If the water had been a bit clearer, I think it would have felt like I was in a dream world. Unfortunately, it was a bit cloudy, and I really regretted not borrowing a wetsuit. It was very cold.

My wife was feeling a bit unwell from the start, got motion sickness on the bus, and seemed quite uncomfortable on the boat, but she felt a little better once we got into the water. However, she still felt seasick while snorkeling in the cold water with the life jacket on.

But we did our best to enjoy ourselves and came back happy.

Since the duration is long, it might be tough if you're not feeling well.

Also, when the dolphins gather, you suddenly have to get into the water, so I recommend paying close attention to the instructions given on the bus ride there.

本当に間近に見れました！もう少し海の透明度が上がれば、夢の世界に行ったようだったと思います。あいにく、薄曇りでウエットスーツ借りなかったことをとても後悔しました。寒い寒い。
妻は出かけるときから少し体調不良で、行きのバスで酔ってしまい、船ではかなり辛そうだったのですが、海に入ると少しましに。しかし、寒さと浮き袋でシュノーケリング中の海の中でも波酔い。。
でも一生懸命楽しんで帰りました。

拘束時間が長いので、体調が悪い時は、つらいかもしれません。

あと、イルカが集まってきたら急に海に入るので、船に乗ったら、いや、行きのバスの中での説明をよく聞いておくことをおすすめします。

I want to swim with dolphins someday☆
I've always dreamed of it.
On the day I had been looking forward to with excitement,
I was moved to tears during the bus ride to the spot while listening to the dolphin stories from our guide, Nao.

When I actually saw the dolphins, I was beyond excited!
I was able to meet so many dolphins and swim with them; it truly felt like a dream.
I was deeply moved.
I am also grateful that I could have this experience surrounded by beautiful seas and majestic mountains in nature.

Thank you to the dolphin instructors and everyone at Private Dolphin Junior High for this wonderful experience.
I definitely want to go meet the dolphins again.
When I do, I would love to enroll at Private Dolphin Junior High again♪

いつかイルカと泳ぎたい☆
ずっと夢見ていました。
うきうきわくわくしながら迎えた当日。
まずイルカを愛するガイドのなおさんのイルカ話に
スポットへ向かうバスの中から涙涙・・

そしてに実際にイルカを見つけたときには大興奮！
沢山のイルカに出会うことができて、
一緒に泳ぐことができて本当に夢見心地。
感激しました。
それもきれいな海と壮大な山に囲まれた大自然の中で
この体験ができたことにも感謝しています。

イルカ先生、私立イルカ中学の皆様、素晴らしい体験を
ありがとうございました。
是非またイルカに会いに行きたいです。
そのときはまた私立イルカ中学に入学したいです♪

The image of the sandbar was different from reality. The water was shallow, reaching about my thighs. My 3-year-old daughter also went, but she had to wear a life jacket.

However, the sea and sky were very beautiful, and it felt refreshing.

From the boat, we also saw a lot of sea turtles.

A Japanese female guide was fun to talk to, and the crew members were also lively, making our time on the boat enjoyable.

サンドバーのイメージ写真と実際が違いました
海水が浅いところで股下あたり
3歳の娘も行きましたがライフジャケットを身に着けないといけないくらいでした

でもとても海と空が綺麗で気分が抜ける感じがしました

船上からですがウミガメも沢山いましたよ

ガイドの日本人女性が楽しくお話をしてくれ、同乗のクルーのノリも良かったので船の中も楽しく過ごしました

We booked our first tour in Honolulu for a family trip. We aimed for low tide, and the timing and weather were perfect. The clarity of the ocean was stunning. We spotted a few turtles from the boat at a distance. However, it was unfortunate that my son injured his foot on the coral while snorkeling. It might be safer to wear water shoes.

I was a bit taken aback by the old restroom facilities and the lack of paper, but considering there was only one Japanese woman managing a large number of participants, it might have been unavoidable.

家族旅行で初ホノルルで最初のツアーとして申し込みました。引き潮を狙い、タイミングも気候もばっちりでした。海のきれいさは圧巻。カメさん探しは船上から遠目に何匹かの甲羅と顔を拝みました。ただ、シュノーケリングの時、サンゴで息子が足をけがしたのが残念でした。水中用の靴をはいていた方が無難かもしれません。
途中休憩のトイレの古さとペーパーレスには慌ててしまいましたが、大勢の参加者に対し、日本女性が１人で対応していたので行き届かないことも致し方ないのかもしれません。

We participated in the afternoon session as a family of four.

On this day, even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to the adults' waist, and the sandbar was not visible.

However, it was quite a strange sight to see so many people in the middle of the ocean, far from the beach.

There was a note regarding snorkeling that mentioned "people with acrophobia," and I hesitated to leave my child behind, so this time, my child and I decided not to participate.

According to my husband, since they wore life vests, there was no chance of sinking, and he had fun seeing beautiful tropical fish.

The malasadas from Leonard's and the buffet-style lunch were delicious.

We were also able to see sea turtles, so we were satisfied.

Next time, I would like to participate in the morning session. Of course, snorkeling too!

家族4人で午後の部に参加しました。

この日は、一番浅いところでも大人の足の付け根あたりで、サンドバーは顔を出していませんでした。

しかしながら、浜辺から離れた海の真ん中に人が大勢いるというのは、何とも不思議な光景でした。

シュノーケリングの際の注意事項に、「高所恐怖症の人」というのがあり、高所恐怖症の子供を置いて参加するのもためらわれたので、今回は私と子供は参加を見合わせました。

参加した主人によると、ライフベストを着ているので絶対に沈むことはないし、綺麗な熱帯魚を見ることもできて楽しかったそうです。

レナーズのマラサダもビュッフェ形式のランチも、おいしかったです。

ウミガメを見ることもできたし、満足です。

次回は午前の部に参加したいです。
もちろんシュノーケリングも！

A mysterious and charming sandbar tour!! I highly recommend it.

On the way to the sandbar, I encountered nearly ten sea turtles and was able to capture great photos. Watching them swim gracefully and pop their heads up was incredibly cute, and I couldn't help but snap a picture.

The sandbar is truly strange and mystical! It feels like, "Why is there land in such a place?" At the edge (where the sandbar meets the sea), there were lots of fish. I took plenty of underwater photos while snorkeling.

The transportation seemed to be handled by someone Chinese (?), and their broken Japanese was quite confusing, making me a bit nervous at first, wondering if I would be taken to some back alley. However, we arrived safely, and once on the boat, the Japanese guide was very nice and reliable. I highly recommend this fun tour!

神秘的・魅力的なサンドバーツアー！！おすすめです。
サンドバーに行くまでにも海がめに10匹近く出会え、写真にも上手に収めることができました。すーいすーいと泳いできて、ちょこんと顔を上げる様子はとってもキュートで、思わず写真にパチリです。
サンドバーは、本当に不思議で神秘的！どうしてこんなところに陸があるの？っていう感じで、そのふち（サンドバーと海の境）には、沢山のおさかなさんがいっぱい。シュノーケルで、水中撮影も一杯しました。送迎は中国人（？）みたいで、片言の日本語が意味不明のかなり怪しい感じで最初はどこか路地裏にでも連れて行かれるんじゃないかとドキドキしましたが、無事につきましたし、船に乗ってからは、日本人のガイドさんもとてもいい方で頼りになります。とても楽しいツアーはおすすめです！

Jenner was real funny, the all girl crew were wonderful, helpful & on point. Over all we had a great time, will repeat next visit to Hawaii.

I participated at five months pregnant, of course, at my own risk.

At first, I signed up for the first session, but since it was fully booked, I was encouraged to join the second session, which was also nearly full in the shuttle van. It seems to be quite popular. During the ride, a DVD was playing, but very few people were watching; most were sleeping.

When we arrived, we borrowed costumes and danced in a nearby field since we were going to do hula first. It was over in a flash, but the explanations were clear and it was fun.

Up until this point, everyone, including others, was lively.

Once we boarded the boat and arrived at the dolphin point, we found several other boats waiting, and we had to wait for our turn. During that time, we saw a few pods of dolphins. They were spinning and there were baby dolphins too. We waited for the guide's instructions to enter the water, but the pods quickly moved away. We saw them several times from the boat, but only caught a glimpse of them in the water.

After that, we headed to the snorkeling point, but some people started to feel seasick, and I had a bad feeling as well. However, I thought it would be better to snorkel than stay on the boat. Following the guide, we discovered a sea turtle, and I was thrilled to see a wild sea turtle. The fish were swimming leisurely, which was also amazing.

However, perhaps due to the worsening weather, I started to feel cold. I swam until I reached my limit but got back on the boat early. After that, I curled up due to seasickness and cold. More than half of the people around me, who had been lively just moments ago, seemed to be feeling sick too, and we ended up taking the homemade hamburgers and chips back with us.

Strangely enough, once we got off the boat, my seasickness disappeared, and I was happily munching on a hamburger in the car, while my husband looked really miserable, haha. Although I didn't get to swim with the dolphins, it was overall a good experience. Definitely bring seasickness medication!

妊娠５ヶ月での参加でした。勿論自己責任。

最初、一部を申し込んだのですが、満席の為二部を勧められそちらに参加しましたが、二部も送迎のバン？はほぼ満席状態でした。人気なのでしょう。
行きの社内でDVDが流れていましたが、見ている人は少なく、皆寝ていました。
現地に着くと、先にフラダンスをやるという事で傍の原っぱにて衣装を借りて皆で踊りました。あっという間でしたが説明もわかりやすく楽しかったです。

他の方達含め、元気が良いのはここまでです。

船に乗り、イルカポイントに到着するも他の船も何隻か待っていて自分達の番が来るのをひたすら待ちました。その間に何回かイルカの群れを見ました。スピンもしていたし、子供イルカも居ました。
ガイドさんの指示を待って海に入りましたが、群れはあっという間に行ってしまいました。船上では何度も見れましたが、海の中では一瞬見れただけでした。
この後、今度はシュノーケルポイントに向かいましたが、この辺りで船酔いする人が出てきて、自分もちょっと嫌な予感はしましたが、船上に居るよりは良いと思いシュノーケルしました。ガイドさんについていくとウミガメを発見、野生のウミガメには感動しました。魚も悠々と泳いでいて感動です。
しかし、雲行きがあまり良くなかったせいか体が冷えてきて、限界まで泳ぎましたが早めに船に上がり、その後は襲ってきた船酔いと寒さでずっとうずくまっていました。
さっきまで元気だった周りの方達も半分以上酔っていたようで、手作りハンバーガーもチップスもお持ち帰りしました。船を下りると、本当に不思議なことにケロっと船酔いが治り私は車内でハンバーガーを頬張っていましたが旦那さんは本当に辛そうでした　笑
イルカと泳ぐ夢は叶いませんでしたが、全体的に良い体験でした。　酔い止め必須です。

Last time, I signed up for a different tour, but I was just desperately swimming after dolphins and hardly saw any. With Dolphin You, the captain predicts the dolphins' movements and takes you to the right spots, so I was able to see the pods without chasing them around. Also, the life vests allow you to adjust the air yourself, so those confident in swimming can dive, which made it a lot of fun. My 8-year-old daughter, who is good at swimming, was crying because she wanted to use an adult vest instead of a child-sized one, and Shanti kindly comforted her and switched it to an adult vest. I was very satisfied as I was able to see many dolphins during all three tries. At the turtle point, we were allowed to snorkel slowly, and I was able to swim with 4 to 5 turtles for a long time. This tour is truly filled with consideration for making guests enjoy themselves, and I was moved by that. It was completely different from the previous dolphin tour and other tours, as I always felt that they prioritized the guests. The hamburgers were delicious, and trying hula dancing turned out to be surprisingly fun. If I want to encounter dolphins again next time, I will choose this tour. Thank you, Shanti, Kaina, Ila, and Steve!!

前回は別のツアーに申し込んだのですが、イルカを追いかけて必死に泳いでいるだけで、ほとんど姿をみられませんでした。ドルフィンユーの場合は、キャプテンがイルカの動きを予測してポイントに落としてくれるので、追いかけ回すことなくイルカの群れを見ることが出来ました。また、ライフベストも自分で空気の量を調整できるため、泳ぎに自信のある人は潜ったりすることも出来るので、とても楽しめました。泳ぎの得意な８歳の娘が子供用のベストでなく、大人用のものを使いたいと泣いていたところ、シャンティが優しく慰めてくれ、大人用のベストに替えてくれました。３回のトライすべてでたくさんのイルカを見ることが出来て大満足でした。ウミガメのポイントでもゆっくりとシュノーケルをさせてくれたので、４~５匹のウミガメとずっと泳いでいられました。このツアーは、本当にゲストを楽しませようという心遣いに溢れており、感激しました。前回のイルカツアーや、別のツアーとは全く違い、ゲストのことを第一に考えてくれていることを常に感じていました。ハンバーガーも美味しかったし、フラダンスもやってみると意外と楽しかったです。次回もイルカに遭いたくなったらこのツアーで行きます。シャンティ・カイナ・イラ・スティーブ、みんなありがとうね！！

I was able to meet both dolphins and turtles. For those who are new to snorkeling and experiences like this, the schedule is very well organized, making it enjoyable without getting boring, and I think you'll be very satisfied. If you have no resistance to getting into the water, I believe it's physically possible for children and people of a certain age. The staff were very accommodating and made the experience enjoyable.

イルカともカメともちゃんと出会えました。シュノーケリングやこういう体験が初めての方には、時間割（内容）がとても上手に構成されていて、飽きが来ずにとても満足だと思います。水に入るのに抵抗がなければ、子どもからある程度の年齢の方まで体力的にも可能だと思いました。スタッフの方がとても対応がうまくて楽しませてもらえました。

Sailing off Waikiki at an incredible speed was refreshing! It was also great to enjoy snorkeling.

I was told, "The turtles are used to people and won't be scared to come close, but don't touch them," but I never expected they would come so close... There were always 3 to 4 turtles swimming nearby, and when they surfaced for air, they were so close that I could almost touch them—they're really big.

The sailing speed was fast, and it was quite bumpy, but as long as I looked out at the distance and enjoyed the wind, it was fine. I'm glad I chose one that fit my needs among the various catamaran sailing options. There were no other Japanese people, but I didn't feel particularly worried about that.

すごいスピードでワイキキ沖を爽快セイリング！シュノーケリングも楽しめてとても良かったです。
『カメは人になれてて怖がらないで近くにくるけど触っちゃダメ』と言ってたけど、あんなに近づいてくるとは思わなかった・・・。３~４匹のカメが常に近くをまわってたし、息継ぎに浮き上がってくると触れるくらい近くとにかくデカイ。
帆走スピードが速くて、結構揺れたけど、遠くをみるようにして風に当たって楽しく参加したら大丈夫でした。
いろんなカタマランセイリングがある中から、自分のニーズにあったのを選んでよかったです。日本人は誰もいなかったけど特に心配もないし。

In early August, I participated with three family members and three friends, totaling six people. The pickup was smooth, and we arrived at the local port in just under an hour. It seemed to be a popular tour, with participants being a mix of Japanese and international guests. There were two boats available, one for Japanese speakers and one for international guests; we chose the international option. After about 15 minutes of departure, we arrived at "Heaven."

Since it was right after a high tide, the sandy beach wasn't visible, but the view was absolutely stunning—something you wouldn't see in Japan, and our excitement was at its peak. My 12-year-old child was snorkeling for the first time, and with a life vest on, they comfortably explored the beautiful underwater scenery. The boat was clean, and we enjoyed lunch in a tropical atmosphere, which was the perfect time to relax.

After lunch, we moved to a turtle watching point for photos, and the return trip was smooth and without any issues. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful time!

On the boat, there was a nice breeze, making it comfortable, but be careful as you might get sunburned without realizing it, so make sure to take sun protection. Also, bringing a 500ml plastic bottle filled with tap water is a great idea to rinse off some seawater and feel refreshed!

８月上旬、家族３名と友人ファミリー３名の６名で参加、ピックアップも問題なく１時間弱で現地港に到着。
人気のツアーらしく参加者は、日本＋多国籍の半々構成でした。船は2隻で日本語船と多国籍船お好きな方に乗船（多国籍選択）、出港して１５分で「天国」到着^^
大潮の直後で砂浜は出ていませんでしたが、まさに絶景、日本ではありえない光景が広がって、テンション最高潮。
子供（12）がシュノーケリング初めてでしたが、ライフベスト装着で快適にきれいな水中を散策していました。
船上もきれいで、トロピカルな雰囲気の中でランチをいただきボーーっとした最高の時間が流れます。
ランチ後はカメポイントに移動し、ウオッチング（写真）、帰りもスムーズで問題なく終了しました。
スタッフの皆さん、最高のひと時をありがとう~


船上は風があって快適で、気付かないうちに日焼けしますので、日焼け対策は万全に、後、５００ｍｌのペットボトルに水道水を入れて持っていくと、軽く海水を流せてすっきりですよ

The water was a bit cold, but as the sun rose, the colors became beautiful and it warmed up, and on top of that, we got to see a rainbow, which was amazing. The explanation about snorkeling was thorough, and even the companions who had felt scared on other tours were able to relax and enjoy themselves. They said they wanted to do more of this kind of thing.

The breakfast was delicious, and I was happy that they shared leftover snacks by putting them in a zip bag for everyone.

水は少々つめたかったけど、太陽が昇るとともに色もきれいにそして、あたたかくなってきて、おまけに虹も見れて最高でした。
　シュノーケルについての説明もていねいで、他のツアーで恐怖感を覚えていた同行者も安心して楽しんでいました。
こんなんやったらもっとしたいそうです。

朝食もおいしく、食べ残ったお菓子などをジップバックに入れてみなさんにわけてくださり、うれしかったです。

The sandbar unfortunately wasn't visible above the water, but we were able to take great photos with the beautiful scenery in the background. The sea turtles were a bit disappointing. Snorkeling around the coral was fun. The lunch prepared by the captain was also delicious.

サンドバーは、あいにく水面から出ていなかったが、美しい景色をバックに良い写真が撮れました。ウミガメは少し期待はずれでした。珊瑚の周りのシュノーケリングは、楽しかったですね。キャプテンが調理するランチも美味しかったです。

I participated in a tour for the first time, and it was absolutely wonderful. Everything was as beautiful as paradise, and the staff were all very cheerful people, which made it truly enjoyable. The white sand of the sandbar, the cuteness of the sea turtles, and the beautiful fish while snorkeling among the corals created unforgettable memories for the kids as well. Also, the hamburgers on the boat were delicious! An uncle next to us played the guitar and sang, making it a truly dreamy time. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

初めてツアーに参加しましたが、非常に素晴らしかったです。
すべてが天国のようにきれいで、またStaffの皆さんも非常に愉快な方々ばかりで、本当に楽しみました。
Sandbarの白い砂、ウミガメの可愛らしさ、珊瑚でのシュノーケリングの美しい魚たち。子供たちにとってもどれも忘れらない思い出になりました。
それから、船上のハンバーガーのおいしかったこと！横でおじさんがギターの弾き語りをしてくれて、本当に夢のような時間でした。
素晴らしい思い出をありがとう！

Sail and snorkel trip was great. Thanks to the all-girl crew and everyone at Captain Bob's. Special thanks to Jenner for his bus trip narration and musical cruise entertainment.

Only poor note was the ride home. Bus trip back to Waikiki was a nightmare. Traffic was horrible and Vince is way too polite to be a city bus driver.

We saw a lot of dolphins from the boat, but unfortunately, we only caught a glimpse of them underwater. That was really disappointing. I really wanted to see more.
However, the staff were very considerate and kind, and we enjoyed activities like snorkeling and hula on the boat.

船上からはイルカがたくさん見えましたが、残念ながら水中で少し見えただけ。それがとても残念でした。やっぱりたくさん見たかったなあ。
ですが、スタッフの方がいろいろ気遣って親切にしてくださるし、シュノーケルや船上フラなど楽しめました。

It was the tour I was looking forward to the most in Hawaii. It was just as I expected, very good!! The guide was mostly Japanese, which gave me a sense of security. The sandbar was wonderful, but the snorkeling, which was my first time, was also very good. The final turtle watching was satisfying as I was able to see many turtles. If I have the opportunity to go again, I definitely want to go.

ハワイで一番楽しみにしていたツアーでした。
期待通り、とてもよかったです！！
ガイドさんはほとんど日本人だったので、安心感がありました。サンドバーも素晴らしかったけど、初めてのシュノーケリングもとても良かったです。
最後のウミガメウオッチングも、たくさんのウミガメを見ることができ、とても満足のいくツアーでした。
また行く機会があれば是非行きたいです。

The weather was not great on the day of the tour, but miraculously, it cleared up when we arrived at the sandbar. The gradient from the sandbar to the deep sea was beautiful, and I was very satisfied with it. We also saw nearly ten sea turtles. I didn't realize there were so many of them!

Overall, it was a satisfying tour, but I wish the pickup time had been 20 to 30 minutes earlier so that we could have had a bit more time for snorkeling. That way, we would have been able to catch the low tide and see the sandbar more clearly from the water's surface.

当日は天気がイマイチでしたが、サンドバーに着くと奇跡的に晴れました。サンドバーから海の深い所へのグラデーションが美しくとても満足のいくものでした。ウミガメも10匹近く見れました。あんなにいっぱいいるものなんですねー。
全体的には満足のいくツアーでしたが、ピックアップの時間をもう20~30分速めてもらって、シュノーケリングの時間をもう少し取ってもらいたいなと思いました。
そうすれば干潮の時間にも間に合って水面から出たサンドバーも見やすくなると思います。

I was wondering if I would really see dolphins, but I actually did. Moreover, I saw quite a few of them. It seems some people also saw sea turtles. If I have the chance, I would like to participate again.

イルカ本当に見れるのかな~と思ってましたが、本当に見れました。しかも結構な数、見れました。海ガメも見れた方もいたようです。機会があればまた参加したいと思いました。

I still can't believe I got to swim with the dolphin teacher. Moreover, the turtle teacher also made an appearance, and it felt like a dream. The sounds of the dolphins are still fresh in my mind. I thought the children might be more afraid of the ocean, but they were lively, swimming around with the fish and were very excited.
I felt that the guides' attentiveness and the program's organization were of a very high level. It was truly exceptional.
As a point of reflection for our family for next time, since it gets very cold after coming out of the water, I think we should definitely bring something to wear and a change of clothes. We will participate again!

本当にイルカ先生と一緒に泳げたとは、今でも信じられません。しかもウミガメ先生も登場して、まるで夢のようでした。イルカ先生たちの鳴き声がまだ頭に残っています。こどもたちも、もっと海を怖がるかと思いましたが、生き生きと海の中を魚たちと泳ぎまわり、興奮していました。
ガイドの方たちの気配りや、プログラムの組み立ても大変レベルが高いと感じました。至れり尽くせりといった感じ。
次回また参加させていただくための、我が家の反省点としては、海からあがってからがとても体が冷えるので、羽織るものや着替えをしっかり持っていくことかな？また参加させていただきます！