All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

We had an absolutely gorgeous clear day. The ocean floor was visible to more than 30 feet. We were entertained by dolphins, monitored by turtles, and even visited by some whales! I'm sure we were very lucky, but it sure seemed like it was all arranged just for us. The views of Oahu were breathtaking, and though my wife and UII did not snorkle we enjoyed the stories from the knowledgeable staff. Patrick makes bodacious Mai Tais!!

I participated in a deluxe cruise on April 20, 2008.

There were about 40 passengers in total, and we were the only three Japanese people. The explanations were primarily in English, but there was a staff member who was fluent in Japanese, so I didn't feel any particular inconvenience.

The cabin has about 30 seats, but many people were enjoying the view from the deck. There are two restrooms available.

The boat swayed quite a bit, and two of my companions got seasick. It seems that standing and looking at the distant scenery is less likely to cause nausea than sitting down. I was completely fine, though.

We mostly saw dolphins swimming in the distance, but some dolphins came close to the boat, which was very exciting when we saw them up close. However, it seemed to be a sleepy time for them, so it was disappointing that we didn't get to see any jumps or spins. For dolphin watching, an early morning cruise might be better.

Regarding snorkeling, I have experienced clearer waters before, so I wasn't particularly impressed, but I did see a turtle, and I enjoyed it to some extent. Depending on the season, it might feel a bit cold, so I recommend wearing a rash guard. It also helps prevent sunburn.

The lunch was delicious, but the boat was rocking, so I was focused on eating without dropping anything from my plate.

I think the encounter rate with dolphins and turtles and the degree of the boat's sway depend on timing. All the staff were kind, fun, and very good. However, since it's an activity with many foreigners, I wouldn't recommend it for those who are not comfortable in that kind of atmosphere.

2008年4月20日のデラックスクルーズに参加。

総勢40名程度の乗客で、日本人は我々三名のみ。基本的に説明は英語ですが、日本語の堪能なスタッフがケアしてくださるので、特に不都合は感じませんでした。

キャビンは30席程度の座席がありますが、デッキで外を眺めている人が多かったです。トイレは2箇所あります。

ボートはかなり揺れるので、同行者二名は船酔いになってしまいました。座っているよりも、立って遠くの景色を眺めている方が酔いにくいようです。私は全く平気でしたが。

お目当てのイルカは遠方を泳ぐ姿を見るという感じだったのですが、中には船の近くまで寄って来るイルカもいて、間近で見たときはとても興奮しました。しかしながら、眠い時間帯だったようで、ジャンプやスピンが見られなかったのは残念です。イルカウォッチングに関しては早起きクルーズの方が良いかもしれません。

シュノーケリングに関しては、もっと透明度の高い海での経験があるので、さほどの感激はありませんでしたが、ウミガメも一匹見られましたし、それなりに楽しめました。季節によっては若干寒く感じることもあるかと思いますので、ラッシュガードの着用をおすすめします。日焼け防止にもなりますし。

ランチは美味しかったのですが、なにせ船が揺れるので、皿から落ちないように食べることに必死でした。

イルカやウミガメとの遭遇率や船の揺れ具合はタイミングによると思います。スタッフは全員親切で楽しくて非常に良かったです。ただし外国人の多いアクティビティなので、そういう雰囲気が苦手な人にはおすすめしません。

Last year during my trip to Hawaii, I did a dolphin swim with a different tour. That experience was so wonderful that I wanted to do it again this year, so I searched for a tour and found this incredibly affordable one, which I decided to join. Honestly, I was worried about the quality compared to the previous tour since it was much cheaper, but... those worries were completely unnecessary (laughs). On the contrary, it was so much better than the previous tour!! Anyway, the time spent swimming with the dolphins was long!! As a huge dolphin lover, this was the most delightful aspect for me.

Waianae, located at the western tip of Oahu, is about an hour's drive from Waikiki and is a truly quiet and beautiful place with untouched nature and few tourists. Along the way, we were shown some small sightseeing spots, so it wasn't boring at all. Moreover, the hotel pickup time was about an hour later than the previous tour, making the morning much easier. But the content of the tour was more fulfilling than the previous one. The warm hospitality from the local staff, including our tour guide Yuriko, who speaks Japanese well, was truly healing. There was also a professional photographer who took pictures during the tour, and we could buy those photos later, making it perfect for creating memories.

Maybe it was a lucky day, but we encountered a pod of over 100 dolphins, and there were dolphins everywhere we looked!! I was so excited, it was overwhelming!! Dolphins were jumping all around!! There were also many baby dolphins swimming closely with their mothers, which was incredibly cute!! I couldn't get enough!! They also took us to a sea turtle spot, and I was able to touch a turtle for the first time. And it happened twice!! Furthermore, on the way back to the harbor, we encountered a whale that should have already returned to Alaska!! It was truly an exciting tour. According to the staff, they are planning one-day and one-week tours, so I'm really looking forward to participating again next time. For a first tour, it was unbelievably wonderful. I have no intention of trying other tours in the future!! I want to join this tour again next year. I'm really grateful to all the staff who warmly welcomed me, a solo participant who was feeling anxious!! Thank you very much!! Since it's a special occasion, I'll attach a photo of the mother and baby dolphins from that time. They're just too cute!

　去年のハワイ旅行の時に、別のツアーですがドルフィンスイムをしました。その体験が素晴らしかったので、今年もやりたくてツアーを探したところ、とってもお値打ちなこのツアーを見つけて参加を決めました。正直、以前のツアーに比べてかなりお値打ちのため、どんな内容なのかを心配をしていましたが・・・その心配はまったく無駄なものでした（笑）。それどころか、以前参加したツアーとは比べ物にならないくらい素晴らしいものでした！！とにかく、イルカと一緒に泳げる時間が長い！！大のイルカ好きの私にとっては何よりも嬉しいことです。ワイキキから車で一時間、手付かずの大自然が広がるオアフ島の西の果てのワイアナエという場所は、観光客も少なく本当に静かで美しい場所です。道中もちょっとした観光スポットを教えてもらえたりするので、退屈しません。しかもホテルのピックアップの時間が以前のツアーと比べて一時間ほど遅いのですごく朝が楽です。でも内容は以前のツアーよりも充実していました。ツアーガイドのゆりこさん始め、日本語の上手な地元のスタッフの暖かい対応にも本当に癒されます。ツアーの様子を撮影してくれるプロのカメラマンさんもいて、後からその写真を買うこともできて、思い出作りにはもってこいですね。その日はラッキーデーだったのか、１００頭を超えるイルカの群れに遭遇し、どこを見てもイルカだらけ！！感無量とはこのことだ！！なんて興奮していました（笑）。イルカジャンプもいたるところで炸裂してました！！ベビーイルカもたくさんいて、お母さんイルカと寄り添って泳いでいる姿は本当にキュート！！たまりません！！海亀スポットにも連れて行ってくれて、初めて亀に触ることができました。しかも２回も！！さらに、港への帰り道には、今はもうアラスカに帰ってしまっているはずの鯨と遭遇！！本当にエキサイティングなツアーでした。スタッフの方の話では１日ツアーや１週間ツアーも企画中とのことで、次回の参加が本当に楽しみです。第一号ツアーにしてはできすぎなくらいに本当に素晴らしいものでした。今後は他のツアーには浮気するつもりはありません！！来年もこのツアーに参加したいと思っています。一人参加で不安がっていた私を暖かく迎えてくれたスタッフのみなさんに本当に感謝です！！ありがとうございました！！せっかくなので、そのときの親子イルカの写真を添付します。かわいすぎます

This tour, starting with a kind morning call at 5 AM from the hotel, is truly fulfilling and highly recommended! You can see a pod of dolphins within a meter, and afterwards, encounter giant sea turtles and tropical fish! The cheeseburgers made by the captain on the boat are exquisite, and you can even enjoy kayak surfing. Finally, you can experience hula at a park near the harbor. It's a parade of activities that can only be done in Hawaii! Additionally, there is a photographer accompanying the tour, and if you request, they will edit the photos taken during the tour into a DVD and deliver it the next day! This way, the wonderful experiences of the day can be kept as souvenirs! Not only is the tour itself interesting, but the magnificent views of Hawaii's emerald green sea from the catamaran yacht are also remarkable! I absolutely recommend this tour! It may seem a bit pricey, but given the content, it's worth it! I truly had a great time! Thank you, staff!!!

朝5時の宿泊ホテルへの親切なモーニングコールからはじまるこのツアー、ほんとに充実していて、お勧め度満点です！！
イルカの群れを１ｍ以内で見ることができ、そのあとは巨大海亀や熱帯魚と遭遇！　船の上で船長さんが作ってくれるチーズバーガーも絶品だし、カヤックサーフィンまで楽しめ、最後は港の近くの公園でフラの体験までできます。まさにハワイでしかできないことのオンパレード！　また、このツアーにはカメラマンさんも同行していて、自分たちのツアーの様子を撮った写真を申し込むとＤＶＤで編集して翌日には渡してくれます！　これでこの日のすばらしい経験が、お土産品として残ります！　ツアー自体の面白さもさることながら、カタマランヨットから見るハワイのエメラルドグリーンの海をはじめとする雄大な景色も乙なものです！　絶対お勧めのツアーです！　少し代金が高い気もするかもしれませんが、この内容なら納得です！！
本当に楽しかったです！スタッフの皆さん、マハロ！！！

In February, I participated with my family. According to our guide, this tour is the closest you can get to the sandbar. The scenery on the way to the sandbar by boat was very beautiful. My 4-year-old daughter tried snorkeling for the first time, but she couldn't do it, so our family played around the boat. Along the way, a boy around 6 or 7 years old also seemed to have trouble and returned to the boat. In the end, we were able to see a lucky turtle from the boat.

2月に家族で参加しました。ガイドさんの話では
ここのツアーが一番サンドバーに近づけれるといっていました。船でサンドバーまで向かう途中の景色は、とても綺麗でした。
４歳の娘が初シュノーケリングにトライしてみましたが、無理でしたので、うちの家族は船の周辺で遊んでいました。途中、６~７才位の男の子も出来なかったみたいで、船へ引き返してきました。
最後、船から幸運の？亀も見ることが出来ました。

Since my family is prone to seasickness, we usually avoid this type of tour, but we experienced absolutely no seasickness! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The lunch was a simple buffet on the boat, but it was very delicious. There was also snorkeling time at a spot where we could see sea turtles, and my second-grade son had a great time swimming among the adults with his father.

He excitedly reported, "I swam over a sea turtle, and it suddenly turned and bumped into me! It was rough, and I was surprised! But since it bumped into me, I won't get in trouble, right?" (We are not supposed to touch the sea turtles.)

There is no shade except on the boat, so sunscreen and rash guards are essential. A waterproof camera is also a must (they offer a waterproof instant camera for $20 for those who forget, but it's definitely cheaper to buy one in Japan).

After getting wet in our swimsuits, it can be surprisingly cold on the boat with the wind, so in addition to a bath towel, I think having something like a windbreaker would be helpful.

船酔いしやすいので、なかなかこの手のツアーには手が出ない我が家なのですが、まったく船酔いなし！すっかり楽しんでまいりました。ランチも、船の上での簡単なブッフェなのに、とてもおいしかったです。ウミガメに遭えるスポットでのシュノーケリングタイムもあり、小２の息子は父親を従え、オトナたちにまざって楽しんできました。
「ウミガメの上を泳ぎ、ウミガメが急に方向転換してぶつかってきたんだ！ざらざらしててびっくりした！でも、あっちがぶつかってきたんだから、タイホされないよね！」と大興奮で報告してくれました（＝ウミガメは触ってはいけないのです）。
船の上以外、日かげはないので、日焼け止めやラッシュガードは必須。防水カメラも必須（忘れた人用に防水インスタントカメラを$20であっせんしてくれますが、日本で買って行った方が断然安いです）。
水着が濡れた後、船の上で風にあたると意外と寒いので、バスタオルはもちろんですが、ウインドブレーカーのようなものがあるといいかと思います。

Hawaii was my third visit, and this tour is highly recommended. From the moment I joined the tour, I completely lost track of time. The staff were all great and fun, and the island, which felt like paradise, appeared in the middle of the ocean, truly living up to its name. It was incredibly beautiful...

Also, snorkeling around the coral was amazing! My child was so sad to leave that when we got back to the hotel, they were in a state of wanting to go again. The meals, although light snacks, were more than enough for me and very satisfying. This is a tour I would love to join again as a repeat visitor. Thank you very much!! I am truly moved.

ハワイは、3回目でしたが、今回のこのツアーはお薦めです。ツアー参加した瞬間から時間を忘れてしまうぐらいでした。スタッフがいい人ばかりで面白い、天国の島も、なんでこんな事になるのと思うぐらい、海の真ん中に島が出現して本当に、天国の島だったです。凄い綺麗で・・・・
そして、サンゴの周りをシュノーケリングがこれまた最高~、内の子なんぞは、帰りたくないと淋しげで、ホテルに着いた時は、もう一度連れて行けと逆切れ状態でした。食事も軽食とありましたが、私には十分で満足できる食事でした。再度、リピターで参加したいツアーです。ありがとうございました！！
感動、感動です。

It was an early morning departure from a still chilly start, but when we reached the point, we were able to see an unexpected pod of dolphins even from the boat. There were mother and baby dolphins, and dolphins jumping out of the water.

Due to the sea conditions that day, we ended up sitting on the ladder of the boat and peering into the water for dolphin watching, but we were able to see the dolphins swimming alongside the boat up close, which was truly moving.

After moving to a calm spot, we enjoyed plenty of snorkeling and encountered colorful fish and sea turtles. We also had fun playing with the kayak we brought on board, and the hamburgers and pineapples we ate on the boat were delicious!

The staff were all fun and considerate, keeping the participants engaged! I entrusted the camera to a local staff member for underwater dolphin photos, and we got a lot of great shots (laughs).

Finally, we even had a hula lesson, making it a wonderful experience. Despite being such a packed tour, it ended in half a day, allowing us to spend a meaningful day.

まだ肌寒い早朝からのの出航でしたが、ポイントに着くと、思いがけないほどのイルカの群れが船の上からでも確認できました。親子イルカや、海上にジャンプするイルカ・・。
この日は海のコンディションにより、船にかけたハシゴに腰掛け、水のなかに顔をつっこんでのドルフィンウォッチングとなりましたが、船と併走して泳ぐイルカ達の様子を、本当に間近で見ることができ、感動です。　
また、穏やかな場所に移動してから、たっぷりシュノーケリングもして、色とりどりの魚や海がめにも出会えました。他にも、船に積んできたカヤックで遊んだり、船上で食べたハンバーガーやパイナップルも美味しかったです☆　
スタッフが全員楽しく、気遣いのある方ばかりで、参加者を飽きさせません！
イルカの水中写真は、現地のスタッフの人にカメラを託して撮ってもらったら、いい写真が沢山撮れました（笑）。
最後にフラレッスンまでついて、いい経験になりましたよ。
こんな盛り沢山のツアーなのに半日で終わるので、１日有意義に過ごせました。

Since I went in March, the water was cold! Even with a wetsuit on, I shivered after being in for a long time. It was great to see a group of nearly 20 dolphins. However, I think it would have been even better if I had brought my own underwater camera.

3月に行ったので水は冷たかったです！ウェットｽｰﾂを着ても長い間入ってると身体がふるえました。
ｲﾙｶにも20匹近くの団体に会えたりしてよかったです。ただ自分で水中カメラを用意していくともっともっとよかったのではと思いました。

Since I am not a scuba diver and the most snorkeling I have done was in my pool I would have to say this was a great experience. I took my three children ages 17,16, and 13. They had a wonderful time. The staff was nice. Having the fish each out of our hands was awesome. We even saw a huge turtle. Either before or after you go in the BOB you can snorkel around the boat. This was cool too. I wish I could have taken my underwater camera but they take great pictures with their camera for you. Of course there is charge to get a disc of the photos. The one down side is when we got home we were given the wrong photos. So be sure to ask them to double check before you leave. They are sending me the right one in the mail. Still overall this is a great experience for those who can't scuba dive yet.

I participated with three women on February 27.

The weather was nice, warm, and perfect for the beach.

The guides, Kayoko, Papa, Peter, Olli, Bobby, and Justin, were all unique and wonderful people! I especially appreciated Kayoko's help.

Fortunately, we were able to see whales and turtles. We also got a great view of dolphins, and even for someone like me who is scared of the ocean, it was so cute that I forgot all about my fears!

Kayaking was also fun♪

I would love to participate again!

２月２７日に女３人で参加しました。

天気も良く、温かくて海日和でした。

ガイドのかよこサン・パパ・ピーター・オリちゃん・
ボビー・ジャスティン
み~んな個性ある、いい方たちでした★
とくに、かよこサンにはお世話になりました。

運良く、クジラとカメも見れました。
イルカも、バッチリ見れて
海が怖い私でも、そんな事忘れちゃうぐらい
と~ってもキュートでした！！！

カヤックも楽しかったです♪

また参加したいと思います(*＾＾*)ｖ

I participated with two other women on February 28!

Unfortunately, the weather was bad and it was cold, but...
It was such a fun tour that it blew all that away!

Our guide, Yasuko, was funny and kind★
The other staff members were also very accommodating.
The food was plentiful and delicious.
We even got to see a friendly pufferfish.
We met the turtles we were aiming for, so it was a perfect tour!

I definitely want to participate again (*＾＾*)

For those going, I recommend checking the weather and bringing something warm to wear!

2月28日に女3人で参加しました！

あいにく天気が悪く、寒かったけど。。。
そんなのも吹っ飛ぶぐらい、楽しいツアーでした！


ガイドの、やすこサンはトークが面白くて優しい方でした★
他のスタッフの方の対応も良く。
ご飯も、い~ぱい出てきて美味しいし。
なついてるフグも見れたし。
目的のカメにも会えて、文句無しのツアー！

是非また参加したいと思います(*＾＾*）


行かれる方は、天候を見て上にはおる物を持っていくことを
オススメします！

We always want to try subra driving but never do it, BOB can sucess our underwater experience with comfortable environment, we really enjoy it even if my wife afraid with fishes. If luckly, you can also snokeling with turtle like us. We recommend to try it to have a first experience under the water if you can't swim.

The sea, sky, and fish were beautiful and full of emotion. Walking in the shallow waters was a relaxing and enjoyable time. There were so many fish while snorkeling that it was surprising, and we even saw turtles. The buffet lunch afterward was also very delicious. It was a wonderful tour overall.

海も空も魚もキレイで感動だらけです。浅瀬のお散歩はのんびりしたいい時間をすごせました。シュノーケルは魚がびっくりするくらいたくさんいて、亀もみられました。その後のバイキングランチもとってもおいしいです。なにもかも素敵なツアーでした。

I took a few of my friends to this Captain Bob's Snorkel and oh boy did we ALL had a BLAST! The crew was friendly, and the food was great. We played volleyball and wonder around the sand bar and it was the coolest thing ever! The snorkeling spot was filled with all kinds of different fishes and unique creatures of the ocean! Overall, I had the time of my life, and I highly recommend this snorkeling tour to everybody and anybody, even first timer! Thank you Captain Bob's Crew & Hawaii Activities Agents!

I participated with my child. The child was overjoyed and loved the dolphin boom. The cheeseburger we had on the boat was also the best. ☆

子供と一緒の参加でした。子供は大喜びでドロフィンブームです。船で食べたチーズバーガーも最高でした。☆

It was early in the morning, so I was a bit sleepy, but our local guide, YURIKO, greeted us with such brightness and energy. On the bus, she explained the activities in a fun and easy-to-understand way while playing a DVD, and before we knew it, we arrived at the port! On the boat, there were crew members and coincidentally, a reporter and photographer from a Japanese Hawaii magazine, so we boarded with a large group and set sail! We explored the beautiful sea at dawn while searching for dolphins. Just when we were feeling a bit disappointed because we couldn't find any dolphins, we spotted a whale spouting! After that, dolphins were still elusive, so we temporarily stopped the boat to experience snorkeling in a spot known for its abundant tropical fish! It was my first time snorkeling, and I was amazed by the beautiful, colorful tropical fish, starfish, and sea urchins. Just then, a large group of dolphins swam right by us!!! Everyone's excitement skyrocketed, and we made a U-turn towards the direction the dolphins were swimming. I struggled a bit with snorkeling since it was my first time and fell behind. However, the staff quickly noticed and kindly supported me. Just as I was catching my breath and getting ready to go, the dolphins came over, and I was able to swim alongside them up close. When I dove into the water, I could hear the adorable sounds of the dolphins, which was truly moving! I also saw a sea turtle, and at the end, there was a beautiful rainbow! On top of that, there was a double rainbow, which is said to bring good luck☆ The crew and the photographer were all smiles, saying that such a thing is rare. I definitely want to see everyone again! Thank you, YURIKO and all the crew members!

朝早かったので少し眠かったのですが、現地ガイドのＹＵＲＩＫＯさんがとっても明るく元気に出迎えてくれました。バスの中ではアクティビティの内容を分り易く楽しくＤＶＤを流しながら説明してくださりあっという間に港に到着！船にはクルーとたまたま日本のハワイ雑誌の取材の記者とカメラマンが来ており大所帯で乗り込みいざ出航！まだ朝焼けが綺麗な海をイルカを探しながらあちこち回りました。なかなかイルカが見つからず少し落胆してきたら偶然鯨の潮吹きが！その後もイルカはなかなか現れず、一旦船を止めて熱帯魚がたくさんいるという場所でシュノーケリングを体験！初体験でしたがすごく綺麗で色とりどりの熱帯魚や、ひとで、うになどを見れて感動してると・・・イルカの大群が真横を横切りました！！！みんな一気にテンションが上がりイルカの泳ぐ方向へＵターン。私は始めてのシュノーケリングでうまく進めず疲れて遅れをとってしまいました。でもすぐにスタッフの方が気づいてくれて優しくサポートしてくださり、息が整っていざ向かおうとしたらイルカがこっちへ来てくれてすぐ近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました。海に潜るとイルカの「きゅーきゅー」と言う可愛い鳴き声が聞けて本当に大感動でした！ウミガメも見れて最後には綺麗な虹が！その上に更に虹がかかり幸運を招くというダブルレインボウに☆こんなことは珍しいよと、クルーとカメラマンもニコニコ笑顔でした。またみんなに絶対会いたいです！ありがとうＹＵＲＩＫＯさん＆クルーの皆様！

As expected of a beach known as the No. 1 beach, it was truly beautiful. The food was also very local and good! This time, I participated with my son, but if you're bringing small children, Hanauma Bay might be more fun as there are lots of fish to see. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't see any fish in Kailua.

さすがはNo.1ビーチと言われるだけあって、本当に綺麗なビーチでした。食事もローカルっぽくてよかったです♪今回うちは息子と2人での参加だったのですが、小さい子どもさん連れならハナウマ湾の方が魚がいっぱいで楽しいかもしれません。カイルアでは魚が見られなかったのが、ちょっと残念だったかな？

Of all the activities we did while in Hawaii, this was by far the best. The staff was very courteous and did everything the possibly could to make sure you had a good time. The ages of our kids were 13-19 and they were a great age to be able to enjoy the beauty of the underwater. I would recommend this to everyone that is old enough to take and follow the directions of the staff.

this was the best trip we took while in hawaii. it was fabulous, the food was great, the entire trip was beyond my best expectations. recommend for everyone to do this.

I participated on December 22, 2007, local time. On the day of the event, I was picked up by car from Waikiki, and after about a 45-minute drive, we arrived at Kaneohe Bay. It was raining on the way, and I was worried about the weather, but I was told that the mountain roads leading to Kaneohe Bay often experience rain, so it wasn't a problem.

When we actually arrived at Kaneohe Bay, the weather was partly sunny. We took a yacht to the sandbar, and by the time we reached the sandbar, it was sunny, and the sea was very beautiful. The kids were satisfied playing in the water.

After that, we had the opportunity to snorkel at two locations. The first spot was for seeing fish, and the second was for seeing turtles. My 7-year-old child can swim about 25 meters, but the deep water where they couldn't touch the bottom seemed scary, so they decided not to snorkel. Only my spouse and I participated in snorkeling. Many families had their small children waiting on the yacht. However, the staff kept an eye on them, so it was reassuring. All the staff were full of hospitality, and the conversations were enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed chatting with a staff member named Yuko.

Also, it gets cold on the yacht after coming out of the water, so I recommend bringing a bath towel and a long-sleeved jacket. Additionally, there was a sale of disposable underwater cameras on the yacht for $20, and many people purchased them, but if possible, I recommend buying one in advance or bringing a waterproof digital camera. Thanks to bringing my waterproof digital camera, I was able to take many photos.

現地時間の07年12月22日に参加しました。
当日はワイキキより車でピックアップしてもらい車で走ること約４５分程度でカネオヘ湾へ到着しました。途中、雨が降っており天気が心配でしたが、カネオヘ湾へ行く途中の山道は、よく雨が降るので問題ないということでした。
　実際カネオヘ湾に到着すると晴れ時々曇りという天気でした。ヨットに乗ってサンドバーへ行くのですが、サンドバーへ到着する頃には晴れており、大変綺麗な海で水遊びをして子供も満足した様子。
　その後は、ショノーケルを２箇所で体験できます。１箇所目は、魚を見る所で、２箇所目は、カメを見る所でシュノーケルができます。７歳の子供は２５ｍ程度は泳げるのですが、やはり足のつかない深い海は怖いらしくシュノーケルは断念。夫婦だけでシュノーケルに参加しました。他家族のお子様も小さい子供はヨットで待機というパターンが多かったです。でもスタッフが見守ってくれますので安心です。スタッフの方々全員がホスピタリティーにあふれており、トークも楽しく満足です。特にスタッフのユウコさんの会話は楽しかったです。
　あと、海からあがってヨットの上は寒いので、必ずバスタオルと上着（長袖）をもっていく事をお勧めします。
　また、現地のヨットの中で使い捨て水中カメラの販売（２０ドル）があり、多くの方が購入されていましたが、出来たら事前に購入していくか、防水用デジカメ持参をお勧めします。私は防水デジカメを持参したおかげで多くの写真撮影ができました。

I was a bit anxious about participating with my one-year-old, but in the end, I had a great time.

I was able to see the sea turtles up close, both underwater and from the boat, and the snacks were very delicious. I definitely want to participate again next time.

1歳の子連れでの参加で不安もありましたが、
結果、大変楽しめました。

海がめも水中でも船からでも間近で見れたし、
軽食もとても美味しかったです。
また次回もぜひ参加したいです。

I participated in a tour on the morning of December 3rd. Although the waves were rough and the water was murky that day, I was generally satisfied with the staff's response. I was able to snorkel once, but I couldn't do the second snorkeling with the sea turtles due to the rough waves. (I heard that the wave height in North Shore exceeded 9 meters.) However, thanks to Eli, who took the boat to a spot where sea turtles were known to appear, I was able to see the sea turtles I had longed to see. At first, the local staff pointed out the direction when they found a sea turtle, but it was difficult to spot them. As time went on, I was able to find sea turtles myself. After a while, it was an amazing situation where there were sea turtles all around the boat in a 360-degree view. Next time, I would like to participate with my wife. The photo with Eli is a treasure!

１２月３日の午前中にツアーに参加した、まさおです。
当日は波も荒く、水も濁っていて少し残念でしたが、スタッフの対応も良く概ね満足でした。
１回目のシュノーケルは出来たのですが、２回目の海亀とのシュノーケルは波が荒く出来ませんでした。（ノースシュアでは波の高さが９メートルを超えていたとの情報もありました）・・・でも、エリさんが海亀の出没するスポットに船を走らせてくれたので、念願の海亀を見る事が出来ました。
最初は現地スタッフが海亀を見つけては指を指して方向を教えてくれたのですが、中々見つける事が出来なかったのですが、時間が経つにつれ海亀を見つける事が出来る様になって来ました。暫くすると、船の周り３６０度、海亀だらけと言う状況で大感激でした。次回はワイフと共に参加したいと思います。エリさんとのツ−ショットの写真は宝物です？

We participated as a group of four friends. Since it's called "Heavenly Sea," we had high expectations for how beautiful the ocean would be, and it did not disappoint. Although the weather wasn't great in December, it was still more than enough. It's a place that makes you want to visit again at a different time. But what impressed me even more was the staff's enthusiasm to ensure that customers have a great time and leave happy! The BBQ was also very delicious, and I definitely recommend it to anyone planning to go to Hawaii. Thank you, Eri!

友達同士４名で参加。「天国の海」と言うからにはいったいどれだけキレイな海？という期待には満足な場所です。１２月であまり天気の良い日ではなかったのですがそれでも十分でした。時期を変えてまた訪れたいと思わせる海です。でもそれにも増して印象に残ったのがスタッフの「お客様になんとか楽しんで帰ってもらおう！」という熱意です。BBQもとても美味しかったしハワイへ行くという人には是非お勧めですね。エリさんどうもありがとう！！

Last year my wife and I had a fantastic time. We watched Sea Turtles and enjoyed the reaf. This year we took our two adult children to share the great experience. The staff were very patient,friendly and helpfull. We all had the time of our lives.

I participated on the morning of December 6th! o(^▽^)o
That morning, there was a moment when it rained heavily like a waterfall, and the weather hadn't been good the day before, so I was really worried. But once I got into Troy's car, who picked me up from the hotel, and crossed the highway tunnel, the weather was really nice! (^O^)
Chad, Etta, and Erin, who kept talking on the microphone, took us on the tour. They were all so cute and funny, which made the experience feel great!
The ocean was the most beautiful I've ever seen, and I was amazed!!
Even so, the guides were a bit disappointed, saying, "It's murky!" They genuinely wanted to show us something even more beautiful, thinking about the tour guests. They were really warm-hearted people! ☆
Even though we were meeting for the first time, we became quite friendly with the other tour guests, and everyone on the boat felt like family, creating a homey atmosphere (*^-^)b
I could only catch a glimpse of the turtles from a distance (they say you usually see them up close 99.9% of the time), but instead, I was able to encounter the very rare manta ray!
Then, they took photos of us in the heavenly ocean and made them look cinematic with Hawaiian music (this was an extra charge, but it was quite a deal!).
If I go to Hawaii, this is a place I would want to visit again and again!＼(^_^)／

　12月6日の午前中に参加しましたぁo(^▽^)o
　当日の朝は、一瞬滝のような雨が降ってたし、前の日も天気がよくなかったから、めっちゃ心配したんだけど、ホテルにお迎えに来てくれた、トロイさんの車に乗り込んで、ハイウェイのトンネルを越えると、そこは、とってもいぃ天気(^O^)
　ツアーにつれてってくれた、チャドさん・エッテさんそして、マイクでずぅぅうぅぅぅぅぅうぅぅぅぅぅぅっとしゃべり続けていたエリさん(・ω・)/みんなとってもＣｕｔｅでおもしろくって、それだけでもかなり、いぃ感じ♪
　海は、今まで見たことないくらい綺麗で、びっくり！！
　それでも、ガイドさんたちは、『濁ってるぅ』とガッカリ気味！もっと綺麗なの見せたいよぉって本気でツアー客のこと考えてくれてさぁo(^-^)oかなりあったかい人たち☆
　また、初対面の人たちなのに、ツアー客さんたちともかなりフレンドリーになれて、船にいるみんなが、ファミリーみたいな、アットホームな感じで(*^-^)b
　亀は遠くにチラッとしか見ることができなかったけど、(いつもは、９９．９％近くで見られるらしい）代わりに、とっても珍しい『マンタ』に出逢うことができましたぁ♪
　それから、天国の海で撮ってもらった写真を、ハワイアンの曲にのせてシネマのようにしてくれたり（これは別料金だったけど、かなりお得！！）。
　ハワイにいったら、何度でも行きたくなるところでした＼(^_^)／

The staff was very accommodating, and the barbecue was delicious. However, since we ate around 3 PM, we couldn't have dinner that evening, so please be cautious when making restaurant reservations. Was it my fault for being hungry and going for seconds after snorkeling? As for the sea, it wasn't like the Kirin Lemon commercial, but unlike Waikiki, the water was clear, and we got to see tropical fish and turtles. Next time, I want to go when the temperature is higher. Be sure to bring towels from the hotel, as it feels quite cold when you come out of the water.

スタッフの対応も良く、バーベキューもとても美味しかったです。ただ、３時前後に食べるので、その日の夕食は食べれなくなりましたので、レストラン等の予約はご注意を。空腹で、シュノーケリングの後などで、お代わりもしてしまった私が悪い？肝心の海ですが、キリンレモンのＣＭのようではありませんでしたが、ワイキキの海と違い、透明度も高く、熱帯魚も亀さんにも会えました。今度は、もっと気温が高い時期に行きたいです。ホテルからタオル等は必ずお持ちください、海から上がるととても寒く感じます。

I participated on November 20th! Although the weather wasn't great, the staff's stories were enjoyable, and I never got bored (＞∀＜). I couldn't see the sea turtles underwater, but I did manage to see them from the boat, as they said there was a 99.9% chance of seeing them☆ Seeing the live sea turtles was moving♪ For those participating, please don't shout if you spot a sea turtle! Chad was really cool↑↑ lol.

11月20日に参加して来ました！！
あまり天気がよくなかったのですが、ｽﾀｯﾌの方の話は楽しかったし、全然飽きることがなかったです(＞∀＜)
海亀を水中で見ることは出来なかったのですが、99.9％見れるということで船からちゃんと海亀を見てきました☆
生の海亀は感動しました♪
参加される方は海亀を見つけても大声出さないで下さいﾈ！
ﾁｬﾄﾞさんは本当かっこよかったです↑↑笑

This was our 3rd trip to Oahu and the first time going out with Captain Bob. It was a well organized function with a superb crew! Having the first stop to the sandbar for volleyball was an excellent way for newbies to get used to snorkeling. It also allowed people to get acclimated to the water before getting into the snorkeling around the reef. Their choice in reef was nothing short of excellent! There was a large variety of fish to view to include several Moray Eels that swam about. The location also allowed a beautiful view of the Main Island and isolated islands off the coast. The only complaint is there was a young crew member who needed to pull up his bathing suit a little bit. He was a very nice young man & friendly with everyone but a bit more modesty would have been appreciated.
Overall, the event was great; everyone had an enjoyable time, and would recommend it to anyone visiting Oahu.

This was what I was looking forward to the most on my trip to Hawaii, so my expectations were high, but it was even more fun than I anticipated, and my friends and I were thrilled. The brightness and attentiveness of the staff made the experience even more enjoyable.

The clarity of the ocean was amazing, and we were able to see many dolphins and fish. We even happened to encounter a sea turtle while we were kayaking! It was truly lucky.

The hamburgers we ate on the boat were delicious, and the hula lesson was fun, so I’m really glad I participated in this tour. I will definitely be a repeat visitor.

I took a lot of photos, but unfortunately, they didn’t turn out very well, which was a bit disappointing.

今回のハワイ旅行で一番楽しみにしていたものだったので、それだけ期待も大きかったのですが、予想以上の楽しさで友人共々大感激でした。スタッフの方たちの明るさと気配りで、楽しさも一層倍増されました。
海の透明度も素晴らしく、イルカもお魚もたくさん見ることができました。私たちはカヤックに乗っているとき偶然海がめにも出会えたんですよ!!本当ラッキー。
船の上で食べるハンバーガーもおいしかったですし、フラレッスンも楽しかったですし、このツアーに参加してよかったです。リピーターになること間違いなしですね。
と、写真もたくさん撮ったのですが、やはり上手には写っていなかったので少し残念でした。