All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

As we crossed the mountain, it was raining in the valley, and I hoped that once we got over the mountain, it would clear up, but above the sea, there were clouds, clouds, and more clouds.

The moment we got off the shuttle and arrived at the dock, a downpour hit us ☔️. It stopped quickly, but it started raining again while we were on the boat..☔️. However, when we arrived at the sandbar, the rain stopped, and we all went snorkeling in the cloudy weather. We were able to see lots of fish and turtles! ☺️

It got a bit chilly, so we all got out of the water and enjoyed the rice balls, snacks, and drinks that were prepared on the boat during our break.

While we were resting, the sun peeked out ☀️!! In no time, the deep blue sea turned into an emerald color! I was lucky to see such a beautiful sea! After that, everyone enjoyed activities like stand-up paddleboarding and playing with floaties.

One slight disappointment was that we had to wear life jackets while snorkeling, which meant we couldn't dive down. However, since there were many corals, I think it was a necessary precaution to keep us floating and not touching the bottom. Also, since we were all snorkeling together, there were quite a few bumps and kicks throughout the experience, which was amusing. I recommend keeping some distance from each other while enjoying the activity!

The boat also provided warm drinks, so even though it was cold, it was surprisingly comfortable, and above all, I had a great time!

山を越えるので山の中は雨が降っていて、山を越えればと思いましたが海の上は雲、雲、雲。
そして送迎車を降りて船着場に着いた瞬間スコール☔️
すぐ止みましたが、船で移動中また雨が..☔️
でもサンドバーに着くと雨が止んでくれたので曇りの中みんなでシュノーケリング
魚や亀がたくさん見れました☺️！

寒くなってみんなでシュノーケリングから上がり、船で用意されたおにぎりやお菓子、飲み物を食べ飲みして休憩。


休憩していると晴れ間が☀️！！
あっという間に濃い青の海がエメラルドカラーに！
運が良かったのか、とても綺麗な海が見れてよかったです！
そのあとは各自SUPや浮き輪遊びなどで楽しめました。


ちょっと残念だったのはライフジャケットを着てのシュノーケリングなので潜れないことですかね。ただサンゴも多いので浮かせて足をつかせないようになどの配慮もあると思うのでそこは仕方ないと思いました。それから全員でシュノーケリングするので終始人にぶつかる、蹴られるが多かったです笑
各自で感覚を空けながら楽しむことをお勧めします笑


船では暖かい飲み物も用意してくれてるので寒くても案外平気ですし、なによりすごく楽しめてよかったです！

Even with last-minute reservations, you can feel secure as they confirm everything properly via email and phone. I was a bit anxious about the reception location since there was no sign (as mentioned in the reservation confirmation), but following the map sent with the confirmation helped me find it.

It mentioned to arrive 30 minutes early, but I ended up waiting with nothing to do until the start time, so the purpose of the early arrival was unclear.

The snorkeling experience starts with the instructor properly explaining how to handle the equipment, which is reassuring for beginners. I recommend it for those who want to safely try it out nearby. The water wasn't very clear, though.

直前予約でも、メールと電話できちんと確認されるので安心です。
当日の受付場所は、案内版がなくて（ないと予約確認書に書いてあります）不安でしたが、予約確認書に送られてくる地図に従うとたどり着くことができます。
開始30分前に来るようにと書いてあったのですが、何もすることなく開始時間まで待たされて、30分前集合の意図が不明でした。

シュノーケルは、インストラクターがきちんと器具の扱いを含めて説明をしてくれてから始まるので、初心者には安心です。
近場で安全に、とりあえず試してみたいという方にお勧めします。
海は、あまりクリアではありませんでした。

I was anxious because I wasn't confident in my swimming skills, but several staff members who spoke Japanese provided solid support, allowing me to enjoy myself without worry. The waves were minimal, and since it was snorkeling in shallow waters, I was able to have fun safely! I felt like there were fewer fish to see, but I would recommend it for beginners. I also got to see a turtle!

They took a lot of photos for us, and we had a very relaxing and enjoyable time!

泳ぎに自信がないので不安でしたが、日本語が話せるスタッフ数人がしっかりサポートしてくださり、安心して遊べました。
波もあまりなく、浅瀬でのシュノーケリング だったので、安全に楽しめました！
その分、見れる魚は少なかった気もしますが、初心者にはおすすめです。
カメもみれました！

写真もたくさん撮ってくださり、とてもゆったりと楽しい時間が過ごせました！

The underwater scenery I saw while snorkeling was breathtaking. I enjoyed paddleboarding during my free time as well. Even when it was cold, there were warm drinks and light snacks available, which was great. I also got to see sea turtles. I heard that this location is only accessible through Captain Bruce's tours, so I believe Captain Bruce's tour is the best option. There were also Japanese-speaking staff, which was helpful for understanding.

シュノーケリングでみた海中が感激でした。フリータイムにサップをしたりして楽しめました。寒かった時も暖かい飲み物や軽食があり良かったです。ウミガメもみられました。キャプテンブルースじゃなければこのロケーションは出来ないそうなのでやはりキャプテンブルースのツアーが一番いいと思います。日本語のスタッフの方もいて理解に助かりました。

We participated in our honeymoon trip!

We were the only Japanese people, but there was a Japanese staff member who guided us entirely in Japanese.

It was my husband's first time snorkeling, and he enjoyed it thanks to the thorough explanations provided.

On the boat, everyone was free to relax, and we could drink soft drinks freely. The lunch was also very delicious!

We got to see dolphins and turtles, making it a very satisfying tour! We definitely want to participate again!

新婚旅行で参加しました！

日本人は私たちだけでしたが、日本人のスタッフの方がおり全て日本語で案内して頂きました

旦那がシュノーケリング初めてでしたが、丁寧に説明していただき、楽しんでいました♪

船の上ではみんな自由に過ごしていて、ソフトドリンクも自由に飲め、お昼ご飯もとてもおいしかったです！

イルカと亀にも会えて大満足のツアーでした！
またぜひ参加したいと思います♪

I participated in mid-May. The weather was nice, and I checked the low tide in advance, which was great. I'm not good at swimming and initially thought about skipping snorkeling, but the staff swam with me, allowing me to join in. I was happy to see the honu underwater. There were also inflatable toys available for rent, and even though it was just half a day, I had plenty of fun! Thank you! ♪

5月中旬に参加しました。
天気も良く、干潮を予め調べて参加したので良かったです。
泳ぐのが苦手でシュノーケリングも初めはやめようと思っていたのですが、スタッフさんが一緒に泳いでくださり参加することができました。
ホヌも水中で見ることが出来たので、嬉しかったです。
浮輪などの遊具も貸出しがあり、半日でしたが十分楽しめました！
ありがとうございました♪

The team at Captain Bruce were very nice and accommodating and made it an overall really nice experience. This sandbar cruise was me and my boyfriend's favorite activity that we did during our visit. I liked that there was an option for transportation, so that made it easy to get to and from the destination without having to worry about directions and parking. Our driver was friendly as well and pointed out different local sights in different languages so that everyone could understand as well. There were many different groups of people and the crew made it comfortable for everybody to feel included. They provided drinks and snacks, and on the boat ride to the sandbar they gave some educational facts about the area and we saw turtles and other wildlife as well. When we got the the sandbar, there were plenty of paddleboards and floaties for us to use and we had more than enough time to enjoy the water. We got lots of pictures, had fun in the water and the views were great. I could tell that the others also had a fun time snorkeling too. On the way back, our driver even stopped for us to get some dessert as well. This would be an enjoyable experience for anybody, and I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family as well.

The hotel provided transportation, the weather was great, and there was a Japanese guide, which made me feel safe and it was the best experience. The beauty of the ocean was incredible, and I was able to see several sea turtles. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!!

ホテルから送迎してもらえて、天気も良くて、日本語ガイドさんもいて、安心で最高でした。
海の綺麗さは凄くて、ウミガメも何匹か見れました。
いい思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました！！

I was very satisfied. The morning plan was fully booked, so I went in the afternoon, but since the hotel pickup time was at 10:45, I had plenty of time to prepare. The briefing before departure was initially done in English by the local staff, and then they switched to a very fluent Osaka dialect, which was amusing. All the crew members were women, very kind, and eager to show us the sea turtles. It was reassuring that there was a crew member who could speak Japanese. I was able to enjoy as much SUP and snorkeling as I wanted. The sea was beautiful. On the way back, the bus stopped at Leonard's, and I was able to buy malasadas.

大満足でした。
午前プランがいっぱいで午後になりましたが、ホテルピックアップ時間が1045なので余裕で準備ができました。
出航前の説明は現地スタッフが最初は英語で、その後コテコテの流暢な大阪弁でしてくれてkウケていました。
クルーは全員女性でとても親切でウミガメを見せてあげようと熱心でした。日本語のできるクルーがいるので安心でした。SUPもシュノーケリングも好きなだけできました。海はきれいです。
帰りのバスはレナーズに寄ってくれてマラサダを買うことが出来ました。

The pickup was smooth, and there was a Japanese guide, which was great. The light snack service on the boat was also very satisfying. Once we arrived at the sandbar, we split into groups for those who wanted to play first and those who wanted to snorkel. We were allowed to snorkel to our heart's content. We encountered many sea turtles and saw a lot of colorful tropical fish, which was wonderful.

After snorkeling, there were rentals for SUP and floaties, allowing us to play on the sandbar. The strong winds made it a bit challenging as we were easily swept away, but there was also a fun way to enjoy being carried by the wind.

This is not the provider's fault at all, but there was someone in our group who had poor snorkeling manners, splashing water everywhere, and when I accidentally got too close, they would hit or kick me. Even when staff warned them while they were on the SUP, they completely ignored it and drifted to places they shouldn't have gone, which was unpleasant. Therefore, I will rate this experience as "good."

ピックアップもスムーズで日本語のガイドもあり、船上での軽食サービスも大変満足いくものでした。
サンドバーについたら先に遊ぶ組と先にシュノーケル組に分かれるのですが、シュノーケルは満足いくまでやらせてもらえます。ウミガメにもたくさん出会えたし、カラフルな熱帯魚もたくさんいてとても良かったです。
シュノーケルを終えるとSUPや浮き輪などの貸し出しがあり、サンドバー上で遊べます。風が強くて流されやすかったのが少し大変でしたが風上からわざと流される楽しみ方もあります。
これは全く体験提供者の責任ではないのですが、一緒のグループになった人の中にシュノーケル中のマナーが悪くバシャバシャと水しぶきをたてたり、うっかり近づくと叩かれる・蹴られる、SUPに乗ってはスタッフに注意されても一切耳を貸さずに行ってはいけないところまで流れていくという人がいたのが不快だったので評価は「よかった」にさせていただきます。

I participated with my elderly mother. She can't swim, so I thought she would just splash around in the water up to her knees, but when we arrived, the water was over her waist. I wondered if she would be okay, but she put on a life jacket, held onto a kickboard, and with the help of a Japanese staff member, she was taken to the snorkeling spot where she was able to see sea turtles underwater!

Later, while I was doing SUP, she said she wanted to try it too. Although she lost her balance and fell into the sea, she wasn't scared because she was wearing a life jacket. It was her first time falling in at 76 years old. Looking at the photos, she has such a joyful smile, and I truly felt it was worth bringing her along. The staff were very kind and helpful. Thank you very much!

高齢の母を連れて参加しました。
母は泳げないので、膝くらいまでの海でパシャパシャやるくらいのつもりでいましたが、いざ着いてみると水は腰以上。
大丈夫かな？と思いましたがライフジャケットを着て、ビート板みたいなのに掴まり、日本語スタッフの方に付いてもらってシュノーケリングスポットまで連れて行ってもらい、水中の海ガメまで見ることができました！
その後も私がSUPをやっていたら、それやりたい！と言って挑戦。バランス崩して海に落ちるも、ライフジャケットを着ていたので怖くなかったそうです。76歳初ドボンです。
写真を見るととても楽しそうな笑顔で、本当に連れて行ってよかったと思いました。親切なスタッフたち様々です(^^)ありがとうございました。

Great hosts and were really great about making sure that we could all see sea turtles :)

The staffs are very nice and professional. I booked the snorkeling + transportation package.

The driver Kaplan is so nice, he will introduce many hidden gem restaurants in Honolulu, and I tried the Yakitori restaurant right away after I finished the tour, the food is so good! Thanks to Kaplan.

For snorkeling, the staff will guide you when you are snorkeling all the time, for them safety is the priority. Also, they will provide some rice balls, energy bars, snacks, hot coffee, and fruits in the boat. You can always go by boat when you are tired.

Strongly recommendended!

It was unfortunately a cloudy day.
The water was warmer.
I think the limited time and location for snorkeling is for safety reasons, but I wish I could have enjoyed it a bit more.
I was able to see a large turtle resting among the coral.
I want to visit this place again on a sunny day.

あいにくの曇り空でした。
水中の方が温かかったです。
スノーケリングの時間場所が限られてるのは安全の為だとは思いますが、もうすこし楽しみたかったです。
珊瑚の中で休憩している大きな亀さんも眺める事ができました。
次は晴天の時に行きたい場所です。

I'm a repeat visitor, and perhaps because there were few Japanese people, I had trouble with the explanations in English. However, there was a staff member who understood Japanese, which was a great help. I was sad that I couldn't see the honu like before, but I was treated kindly.

リピーターですが日本人が少ないせいか説明が英語で困っていたら
日本語のわかるスタッフがいて助かりました
以前よりホヌには会えないのが寂しかったけど
親切にしてもらいました

I participated with my fifth-grade child during Golden Week. The weather was nice, and we could see beautiful sandbars. There were many sea turtles while snorkeling. They provided a buoyant life jacket, so my child was able to snorkel comfortably. The explanations were in Japanese, which was reassuring.

GWに小学5年の子供を連れて参加。天気も良く、綺麗なサンドバーが見られました。シュノーケルでは、ウミガメがたくさんいました。よく浮くライフジャケットを貸してくれたので子供も楽にシュノーケル出来ました。日本語で説明があり、安心でした。

I wasn't very confident in my English and had some worries, but the guides were all friendly and made everything so enjoyable that it turned into the best trip to Hawaii! The nature was beautiful, and they recommended activities that matched my level (in terms of language and physical ability), so I truly want to visit again the next time I go to Hawaii!

Thank you all so much!!

英語があまり得意ではなく不安な部分もありましたがガイドさんはみんな気さくで言葉も必要ないくらい盛り上げて頂き最高のハワイ旅行になりました！
自然も綺麗でその人にあったレベル（言葉や体力など）で楽しむことをお勧めしてくれて本当にまたハワイに行った際にはお伺いしたいと思いました！

本当にみなさま、ありがとございました‼︎

I had a wonderful time that perfectly matched the image of Hawaii!

During snorkeling, I was able to see a sea turtle. I regretted not having a waterproof case for my smartphone to capture the moment, but it was truly moving to see it up close.

Although the number of stand-up paddleboards was limited, the staff was considerate and checked in with those using them for a long time. I felt it was great how they ensured everyone could enjoy themselves!

It seems that the sandbar doesn't appear depending on the tide, so I recommend checking the low tide times in advance before making a reservation.

これぞハワイというイメージ通りで素敵な時間を過ごすことが出来ました！

シュノーケリングではウミガメを見ることが出来ました。
スマホの防水ケースを持っていれば撮影できたのに...と少し後悔しましたが、間近に見ることができてとても感動的でした。
サップの数も限られていましたが、スタッフの方が気を利かせて長時間使用している方に声掛けしてくれました。全員が楽しめるよう配慮されていて、素晴らしいと感じました！

潮位によってはサンドバーは出ないらしいので、干潮の時間を予め調べたうえで予約することをお勧めします。

This cruise was amazing, the whole crew were very nice and patient, the sandbar is incredible. I was traveling with my whole family: a toddler and elderly people and they all enjoyed it, fully recommend it!!

The team was super patient from the start. They gave us a check in call since we got a bit lost after parking. If you see lifeguard stand 1E, head left out towards the water, not down the beach. The instructor was really engaged and patient, tailoring the lesson to our comfort level.

The water was very clear and beautiful. I had the best time encountering turtles multiple times while snorkeling!

水の透明度が高く非常にキレイでした。
シュノーケリング中に何度もカメにも出会えて最高の時間でした！

I was worried that we wouldn't be able to enjoy it due to the strong winds and cloudy skies since the morning, but my 70-year-old mother was able to get on the SUP and move around on the water, which was great to see.

強風と朝からの曇天で楽しめるか心配でしたが、70歳の母もSUPにまたがり、海の上を移動したり、楽しめたようで何よりでした。

You can see sea turtles, and the scenery is amazing! Above all, the staff was wonderful. Thank you for the best time! Don't worry if you're not good at snorkeling; the staff will teach you properly! I definitely want to go again!

海亀にも会えるし、景色は最高‼️
何よりスタッフが超ステキでした。最高のひと時をありがとう
シュノーケリングが上手くできなくても大丈夫！
ちゃんとスタッフが教えてくれますよ！

また、絶対に行きたいです！

I participated in April 2023.
There are a lot of sea turtles! My wife said it was the most fun she had during our stay in Hawaii!
The Japanese guide teaches you various things, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.

2023年4月に参加。
ウミガメ沢山います！妻はハワイ滞在中1番楽しかったと言ってました！
日本人のガイドさんが色々教えて下さるので安心して楽しめますよ。

There were many sea turtles, and the ocean was beautiful; I was able to see a large sea turtle resting! During the trip, there were two people who spoke Japanese fluently, which made me feel at ease! I was also very satisfied to be able to feed the fish!

ホヌも沢山いて海も綺麗で大きなホヌが寝ている姿も見ることができました！
移動中は日本語をしっかり話せる方が2名も居たので安心できました！
魚に餌やりもできて大満足！

Unfortunately, the weather was not great on the day of my visit. I had imagined the perfect location under a blue sky with clear waters, but it was completely cloudy. I heard the sea was murky, but during snorkeling, I was able to see sea turtles and various colorful fish, which was truly moving.

Even in the rain, it was enjoyable, and I highly recommend it.

当日、あいにくの天気でした。
青空の下、透明度の高い海で最高なロケーションを想像してましたが、一面が雲。
海も濁っているとの事でしたが、シュノーケリングではウミガメも様々な色をした魚も見ることが出来、感動しました。

雨でも充分楽しめ、お勧めです。

I was able to see sea turtles, and I really enjoyed activities like stand-up paddleboarding and beach volleyball. I gave it four stars because I was a bit anxious while waiting for the bus to pick us up at the meeting point.

ウミガメを見れて、サップやビーチボール等もとても楽しかったです。
集合場所にバスのお迎えが来るまで不安だったのもあり星4つとさせていただきました。

The weather was rainy, which was a bit disappointing, but I was satisfied with the activities. Both paddle boating and snorkeling were fun. I even got to see a turtle. The staff's service was also good. I deducted one star because of the weather!

お天気が雨模様で、少し残念でしたが、アクティビティは満足。パドルボートもシュノーケリングも楽しかった。
亀にも会えたし。
スタッフの対応も良かったです。お天気の分だけ☆マイナスさせてもらいました！

I was expecting a blue sky and blue sea like in the images, but unfortunately, it rained, which was a bit disappointing. However, thanks to the staff who lifted the atmosphere, I decided to make the most of it and enjoy despite the rain.

For snorkeling, we went to a very deep part of the sea, but since I can't swim, I was scared and gave up, staying in the shallow area. Many staff members kindly encouraged me, so I decided to take the plunge and let them take me to the deep sea. Holding onto the float that the staff pulled, I felt safe enough to put my face in the water, and it was incredibly fun. I was able to see many different kinds of fish, including a large pufferfish and even four sea turtles. If I get the chance to come to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you very much, Jamie and all the other staff members. I'm glad I didn't give up at that time. Thank you!

イメージのような青い空　青い海を期待していたのですが生憎の雨で少しガッカリしていたんですが、スタッフの皆さんが雰囲気を盛り上げてくださったお陰で雨でも精一杯楽しもうと思いました。　シュノーケルは凄く深い海に行くのですが泳げない私は怖くて諦めて浅瀬にいたところ何人ものスタッフの皆さんが優しく声を掛けてくださったので、思い切って深い海に連れて行ってもらいました。スタッフさんが引っ張ってくれる浮き輪に掴まらせて貰って顔を海につけても安心感があり凄く楽しかったです。たくさんの大小様々な種類の魚、大きなフグや海亀は4匹も見ることが出来ました。次回ハワイに来ることが出来たら是非また参加したいです。ジェイミーさん　その他のスタッフの方々大変お世話になりました。あの時諦めないで良かった　ありがとうございました

I came to Hawaii for my honeymoon. When you think of Hawaii, you naturally want to visit the beautiful ocean, so I was looking forward to the sandbar, and the water there was even more beautiful than I imagined! The photos taken at the sandbar with the mountains in the background turn out to be stunning.

There was a Japanese staff member on the boat who was able to answer any questions I had, which made me feel very comfortable participating in the tour!

ハネムーンでハワイ旅行に来ました。
ハワイと言ったらやはり綺麗な海に行きたかったので、サンドバー期待して行ったのですが、サンドバーの海が想像以上に綺麗で感動しました！
山々の背景にサンドバーで撮る写真はかなり映える写真が撮れます。

船には日本人のスタッフの人がいて、わからないことは教えてくれたので、すごく安心してツアー参加出来ました！