All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

I made a reservation for a day I could go, so I wasn't quite sure where the sandbar was since the sea was quite deep, but the scenery was dreamily beautiful, and I was very satisfied to see sea turtles! Even if you get tired from swimming, you can take a break on the boat, and you have quite a bit of freedom to enjoy your time on-site. There were light snacks provided, which gave it a picnic-like excitement. Since the food was available at any time, we ate when we came back to the boat for a break. The driver who picked us up also gave us a tour of the area while driving, making the journey enjoyable! I want to go again!

行ける日にちに予約したのでけっこう海が深くてどこがサンドバーなのかよくわかりませんでしたが夢のように美しい景色が広がっており、ウミガメも見れたので大満足です！
泳ぎ疲れても船で休憩したり、現地では割と自由に過ごせます。
軽食がついており、ピクニックのようなウキウキ感がありました。
いつでも食べられるようになってるので私たちは休憩に船に上がって来た時に食べました。
送迎のドライバーさんも周辺を案内しながら送ってくれるので道中も楽しく過ごせました！
また行きたいです！

The sandbar was very beautiful, and I was lucky enough to encounter a turtle. Those who had booked the same time as us were split into two boats, and we enjoyed snorkeling and free time at different times.

After receiving an explanation about snorkeling, my mother asked, "Is it okay for me to go since I can swim?" and was told firmly, "We can't know if you can swim or not. You have to decide for yourself." This made her anxious, and she decided not to go. Since this trip was meant to be a way to show appreciation to my mother, seeing her sad face after being spoken to so coldly made me really sad.

Everyone else went snorkeling, so while we were waiting, a staff member from another boat came over and said that if she could swim, she could join the snorkeling group. They also offered paddleboards and floaties, but all of that was from the other boat. There was no encouragement from the staff on my boat for those who weren't going snorkeling at that time.

I understand that they need to be strict to prevent accidents and that they can't take responsibility, but I wish I could have experienced it with the staff from the other boat who communicated in a kinder way. It was disappointing.

サンドバーはとても綺麗で運よくカメに出会うことができました。
同じ時間に船を予約してい方が二つの船に別れており、
時間を変えてシュノーケリングとフリー時間を楽しむ形でした。

シュノーケリングの説明を受けた後に、「泳げるから行っても大丈夫かな？」と母が質問したところ「あなたが泳げるかどうかは私たちにはわからないから。自分で決めて。」と強く言われ、不安になってやめました。親孝行で行った旅行だったので冷たく言われ悲しそうな顔をする母を見てすごく悲しくなりました。

私たち以外はみんな行っていたので時間を潰していると別の船のスタッフの方が話しかけてくれて、泳げるなら泳げる人の捕まっていけばシュノーケリングも大丈夫だよ。と案内してくれました。暇そうにしているとサップや浮き輪も案内してくれましたが、全部別の船の方。私が乗った船の方からはシュノーケリングに行っていない人へその時これしてていいよ〜など声掛けはありませんでした。

もちろん事故に遭わないために強くいうことや責任をが取れないことも承知していますが、これなら優しく伝えてくれる別の船の方で体験したかったなと思い残念でした。

They were so friendly and very engaging you didn’t feel rushed or pressured! It was so relaxing and the guides did a great job pointing out cool animals on the reef we probably would have missed! Definitely worth it!

I looked at various reviews and checked the tide before going. I had a lot of fun paddleboarding and snorkeling. Izumi-san (a Japanese person) explained everything, so it's totally fine even if you don't understand English. About 70% of the participants were Japanese. Since it's a place you can only reach by boat, the price might be reasonable, but since the playtime is only about two hours, it would be nice if it were a bit longer. There was also a simple toilet available.

It was my first time snorkeling, but the water was murky, and there were only black fish that looked like carp. I heard there were sea turtles, but I didn't see any. Some people say it's really beautiful, but I think it's better not to have high expectations.

I only took cash for tips as valuables, but I forgot the bus tip (1 dollar), so it's better to bring both the crew tip and the bus tip.

On the way back, since you return in your swimsuit, it's good to wear something over it.

Having a waterproof case for your smartphone is convenient, but the screen reflects and is hard to see, so the images I took were pretty unclear. At one point, it overheated and I got a warning about high temperatures, so I couldn't use it for a while.

I thought the bus would take me right to the hotel, but the area is large, and the bus stop is hard to find, so it's necessary to check in advance. There’s a waiting area for various tour bus stops, so if you’re not waiting there, they might not find you, so please be careful.

口コミを色々見て、
潮位を調べて行きました。
サップしたりシュノーケリングしたり
とても楽しかった。イズミさん？（日本人）が説明してくれるので、英語わからなくても全然大丈夫です。参加してたのも70%が日本人でした。船でしか行けない場所なので、妥当な金額かもしれないけど、遊ぶのは2時間くらいなので、もう少し長くてもいいかな〜
簡易トイレみたいなのも付いてましたよ。

シュノーケリングは、初めてでしたが、
海の中は、濁っていて、黒いフナ？みたいな魚しかいません笑
海ガメもいたみたいですが
わたしは見れませんでした。
すごくキレイと口コミしてる人もいますが
そこは、期待しない方がいいでしょう。

貴重品は、チップの現金しか持って行きませんでしたが、バスのチップ（1ドル）忘れてたので、クルーのチップ➕バスのチップだけ持った方がいいです。

帰りは、水着のまま帰るので、その上から
着られる服で行くのが、いいです。

スマホは、防水ケースがあると便利ですが
反射して画面が見えないので、
撮った画像がさっぱりわからないのと、
途中熱くなりすぎて、
初めて高音注意⚠️みたいになって、
少しの間、使えなくなりました。

ホテルの前まで、バスで来てくれると
思っていましたが、敷地が広くて
バス乗り場が分かりずらいので、
事前に確認が必要です。
色々なツアーのバス乗り場の
待合い室みたいなところがあるので
そこで待っていないと
見つけてもらえないので
気をつけてください。

I was very relieved to have someone who spoke Japanese on the boat. The sea was incredibly beautiful, and I was surprised. The water was shallow enough to my thighs, so I could play without worry. After putting on a life jacket, I swam in a spot that was about 10 meters deep. I was glad to see several sea turtles.

日本語を話せる方が船にいらっしゃったので、とても安心でした。海がとても綺麗でびっくりしました。太ももくらいの水深だったので安心して遊べました。ライフジャケットを着た後は、水深10メートルくらいの場所を泳ぎました。ウミガメを何匹もみれて良かったです。

This was a great introduction to snorkeling for our apprehensive teen. Nick was fun, knowledgeable, and patient. We learned about the sealife of Oahu and had so much fun, too. Highly recommend!

Thanks to Jamie, our savior who understands English, we were able to fully enjoy stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling! Especially, when he asked my 14-year-old daughter if she could swim, and she replied that she wasn't very good at it, he made sure to assign a staff member to help her. She was so happy to see a turtle! On the way back, when she felt seasick, he brought her ginger ale, and after drinking it, she felt completely better, which became a great memory as well! Thank you so much!

英語がわからないわたし達の救世主、ジェイミーさんのお陰でsupやシュノーケリングを存分に楽しめました！
特に14歳の娘に対して、泳げる？と聞いてくれ、あまり得意でないと答えるとちゃんとスタッフさんをつけてくれ、娘もカメが見えた！と大喜び。帰り船酔いした時も、ジンジャーエールがいいよ！と持ってきてくれ、それを飲んだらスッカリ良くなったようでそれもいい思い出になりました！本当にありがとうございました！

There are actually sea turtles swimming nearby. An experience that you can't have in Japan is right here. The crew is also very friendly.

実際に近くにウミガメが泳いでいます。日本では出来ない経験が身近にやって来ます。クルーも大変親切です。

Great boat was awesome the crew was amazing good experience

There were Japanese staff members, so I felt安心してツアーに参加できました! I was wondering if I would get to see sea turtles, and I was happy to encounter them not only while moving on the boat but also during snorkeling.

日本人のスタッフもいるので、安心してツアーに参加できました！
ウミガメも出会えるかなどうかなと思っていたらボートでの移動中だけでなくシュノーケルのときにも出会えて良かったです。

The staff were kind and funny!! I thought I would like to go again. It was a very good experience! The sea turtles were cute too!

スタッフのみなさんがやさしく、おもしろかったです！！また行ってみたいとおもいました。
とても良い経験でした！
海亀もかわいかったです！

Thanks to Jamie and the staff's thoughtful care, I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. It was a strange feeling to be right in the middle of the ocean. They showed us the corals and fish underwater, and even picked up a pink sea cucumber from the ocean for us to see. The SUP after scuba diving was also fun. Additionally, I was lucky enough to spot a honu five times. Their little heads popping up for air were incredibly cute. I'm grateful to the staff for providing such a wonderful experience.

ジェイミーさんはじめスタッフのみなさの心遣いで安心して楽しめました。
海のど真ん中にたてるのは不思議な感覚です。
海中の珊瑚や魚を見せていただき、ピンク色のシー キューカンバを海中から拾って見せて下さいました。スキューバの後のSUPも楽しかったです。
また、幸運にもホヌを5回も見かけました。
呼吸の為か、ポコッと頭をだすのが最高に可愛いかったです。
素敵な体験をさせていただきスタッフの皆さんに感謝です。

I participated in the second tour. The weather was amazing, the guide was fantastic, and it was a very enjoyable time. After we arrived at the point, we started playing in the water, but during lunch, the tide was high, so even at a shallow point, I, being 153 cm tall, could barely touch the bottom. It's definitely important to check the tides. After playing for a while, we went snorkeling, but about half of the group stayed on the boat.

2便に参加しました。お天気サイコー、ガイドさんもサイコーで、とても楽しいひとときでした。ポイントについた後、水遊び開始ですが、お昼は満潮近く水位が高かったので、浅瀬のポイントでも153cmの私でやっと足がつくかつかないか、でした。やっぱり潮の満ち引きは要チェックです。しばし遊んだ後シュノーケリングでしたが、半分くらいの方は船上に残っていました。

Every time I experience it, I'm moved. This time, the sleeping honu (sea turtle) woke up and swam right within reach below me. The water was a bit murky, but it was fun!

何度体験しても感動です。
今回は寝ていたホヌちゃんが起きて真下の手が届く距離に泳いできてくれました。
水は少し濁っていたけど楽しかったです〜。

Since my parents can't swim and said they were scared of diving, we chose this activity. It was really okay not to swim at all, and my parents, who are in their sixties, enjoyed it. The staff mentioned that even a 90-year-old person had experienced it!

泳げない両親はダイビングが怖いと言っていたので、このアクティビティを選びました。
本当に泳がなくても大丈夫で、還暦の両親も楽しんでいました。90歳の方も体験されたと係の方がお話しされてました！

I participated in this tour for the first time in seven years. This time, I snorkeled for the first time, and I was so moved that I regretted not doing it before. I was lucky enough to encounter many fish and even saw sea turtles multiple times, which I thought would be a rare occurrence. After getting out of the water, it gets chilly, so I recommend bringing extra beach towels. There were also warm drinks available, which was very helpful. Above all, I was so happy to see our guide, Jamie, again! I definitely want to participate again when I come to Hawaii.

7年ぶりにこのツアーに参加しました。今回初めてシュノーケルをしたのですが、今までしなかったことを後悔するくらい感動しました。たくさんの魚たち、会えたらラッキーだなと思っていたウミガメにも何回も遭遇することができました。海から上がったあとは冷えるので多めにビーチタオルを持ってくると良いと思います。温かい飲み物もあったのでとても助かりました。何よりガイドのジェイミーさんとまたお会いできたことが嬉しかったです！ハワイに来る時は絶対に参加したいです

It was great that it was sunny this year after two consecutive years of cloudy weather. When it's sunny, the water is beautiful and I could see the turtles well. Unfortunately, the white sandy beach didn't appear, but I was happy to find Jamie, who took care of us last year, on the neighboring boat! This year, I was moved to see a large turtle, about the size of three adults, swimming gracefully up close! Anyway, the crew members teach us various things in Japanese, so there's nothing to worry about. It gets cold after coming out of the sea, so it's a good idea to wrap yourself in a towel you brought from the hotel. Thank you, Izumi!

2年連続曇りだったので、今年は晴れて良かった。やっぱり晴れていると水も綺麗で亀さん達も良く見えた。残念ながら白い砂浜は出現しなかったけど、去年お世話になったジェイミーも隣の船で発見して嬉しかった！今年は大人3人分くらいの大きな亀が優雅に泳いでて間近で見れて感動！とにかくクルーの方が日本語で細かく色々な事を教えてくれるので何も困らない。海から上がったら寒いのでホテルから持参したタオルを巻いて凌ぐといいね。イズミありがとう！

We continued from last year. This time, we checked the tide conditions and made a reservation, so the water was very shallow and the weather was nice, making it really beautiful. There were many children, so I couldn't be pulled along for snorkeling like last year, but we were able to see a lot of fish, and afterwards, we had a great time playing at SAP. I think I will participate again next year.

昨年に引き続き行ってまいりました。今回も潮の状態を確認し予約したため、水深がとても浅く、天候もよかったためすごくきれいでした。子どもが多く昨年のように手を引っ張ってもらってシュノーケリングというわけにはいきませんでしたが、魚が多く見れ、またその後もＳＡＰで楽しく遊べ良かったです。また、来年も参加すると思います。

The number of units was limited, and there was almost always a wait time. Some people were getting seasick while waiting. The actual time spent diving was very short, which was disappointing.

台数が限られてほとんど待ち時間でした。
人によっては待ってる時間で船酔いしていました。実際に装着して潜った時間もすごく短くて不満だった。

Since the time of participation was close to high tide, the depth was nearly 70 centimeters, but I had researched beforehand and was satisfied, so it was not a problem. On the contrary, I would like to visit again during low tide.

Even though it was high tide, we went out to sea, so the area around the sandbar was deep. I was able to take photos where the color of the sea was distinctly different.

The honu also came close to the boat! The bright staff allowed us to enjoy activities like snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding!

参加日の時間帯は満潮に近かったため、腰　70センチ近くの深さはありましたが、事前に調べて納得した上で参加したので問題ありませんでした。逆に浅瀬の時にまた訪問してみたいと思いました。
満潮といえ、沖に出ていますので、サンドバーの周りは深い海。海の色がくっきり違う写真が撮れました。
ホヌも船の近くまで来てくれました！
明るいスタッフ、シュノーケルとsupなどのアクティビティを楽しむことができました！

I participated knowing that it was close to high tide, so I really enjoyed it. The sandbar is shallow enough for adults to walk. Snorkeling is a test of stamina, but it's great for those with experience. You can see a lot of sea turtles. I had fun with activities like stand-up paddleboarding, but now I have muscle soreness!

満潮近いのを承知での参加でしたので、まあ、堪能しました。サンドバーは大人がなんとか歩ける深さ。シュノーケリングは体力勝負か、経験ある人には良いです。海ガメたくさん見られます。
SUPなど楽しめましたが、筋肉痛が！

We visited the heavenly sea to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. The tide was high, so we couldn't do the sandbar walk, but we enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling. I was also very satisfied to encounter a HONU! I will participate again!

妻の還暦記念で天国の海を訪れました。
潮位が高く、サンドバーウォークは叶いませんでしたが、サップとシュノーケリングで楽しみました。
ＨＯＮＵと出会うこともでき大満足でした！
また参加します！

The staff was very cheerful and kind. However, the size of the snorkeling set did not fit at all, and also, this might be unavoidable, but I was confused by how deep the tide was, more than I had imagined. If I could have received a briefing on snorkeling or the tide conditions the day before or just before departure, I might have been better prepared mentally...

スタッフの方はとっても明るくて親切にしてくださいました。
ただ、シュノーケルセットの大きさがまったく合わなかったのと、あと、これは仕方がないかもしれませんが、想像以上に潮が深くて、困惑しました。
前日直前や出発前の事前に、シュノーケルのレクチャーとか、潮の状況とか、きかせてもらえたら、心の準備ができたかも…

The participants in the tour were mostly young people and families, and as a senior couple, we felt a bit out of place at first. However, driven by our long-held dream of swimming with the honu, we decided to join the tour.

Our experience was amazing! We were truly able to swim next to the honu. There were also various fish of all sizes nearby, allowing us to have the experience we had always dreamed of.

We also tried stand-up paddleboarding. I fell into the ocean several times, but it was fun, and while laughing, I managed to stand up eventually.

The staff engaged with each participant, and we had a really enjoyable time. I'm so glad we took the plunge and participated!

一緒のツアーに参加された方は、予想通り若い方たちや家族連れの方がほとんどで、シニア夫婦の私たちはちょっと気後れするかなと思っていたのですが、長年の夢だったホヌと一緒に泳ぎたいという思いから、思い切って参加してみました。
感想　最高でした！
本当にホヌの隣で泳ぐことができました。ほかにも大小さまざまな魚たちも近くにいて、あこがれていた体験ができました。
SUPにも挑戦しました。何度も海に落ちましたが、それも楽しく、あははと笑っているうちに何とか立つことができるようにはなりました。
スタッフの方からの参加者それぞれへの声掛けもあり、本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました。
思い切って参加して本当に良かったです。

I participated about three years ago, and it was so great that I decided to join again this time. The staff were truly kind and friendly. There were also Japanese staff members who provided attentive support, so I think even those who are not used to it can participate with confidence.

This time, my family of three joined, and during snorkeling, the staff warmly watched over my slow-swimming daughter and even pointed out where the sea turtles were. Thanks to being able to see the sea turtles up close, my daughter, who is not very good at swimming, seems to have developed an interest in snorkeling.

If I have the opportunity to go again, I would like to participate next time as well.

3年ほど前にも参加したのですが、とても良かったので今回も利用させていだだきました。
スタッフの方は本当に親切でフレンドリー。日本人スタッフの方もいて、きめ細かい対応をしてくれるので、慣れない方でも安心して参加できると思います。
今回も家族3人で参加しましたが、シュノーケリングの時、泳ぎの遅い娘を温かく見守っていただいたうえ、ウミガメの居場所も教えていただきました。間近でウミガメを見ることができたおかげで、あまり泳ぎの得意ではない娘も、シュノーケリングに興味を持ってくれたようです。
また行く機会後あれば、次回も参加したいと思います。

The staff were friendly and very kind. They thoroughly explained how to use the snorkeling gear in advance, and after putting on life jackets, we were guided to deeper areas with coral reefs after getting accustomed in the shallow waters, while being closely monitored.

At the boundary of the shallow area, beautiful fish and sea turtles were swimming nearby, making for a very enjoyable time. After that, we played on the boards, and the parents seemed to have more fun than the kids. The weather was a bit disappointing with clouds, but my family didn't mind as it reduced the worry about sunburn.

スタッフの方は気さくでとても親切でした。シュノーケルの使い方など事前にしっかり説明されライフジャケットをつけて浅瀬で慣れてから珊瑚礁のある深めの所に誘導されましたがしっかり見守りもされていました。
浅瀬との境界で綺麗な魚や海がめが側で泳いでいてとても楽しい時間でした。
その後はボード遊びをして子供より親が楽しんでいました。天気は雲でやや残念でしたが日焼けの心配が減ったと家族は気にしていませんでした。

Although I didn't go until the tide was low enough to see the sandy beach, the weather was great and the view was amazing. The fact that the staff seemed to be enjoying themselves might be the biggest reason I felt relaxed. They served popular spam musubi, snacks, miso soup, cocoa, macadamia-flavored coffee, cola, Sprite, ginger ale, and guava juice (which I love because it makes me feel like I'm in Hawaii), along with Doritos, potato chips, and apples. It's good to have light snacks like this since overeating can make you feel queasy while snorkeling. While snorkeling, I was surprised to see sea turtles on the bottom and quite large fish (maybe a yellowtail?) swimming just below me, which was a great experience. The underwater scenery might have more small and beautiful fish like in Miyako Island, but the view of the sandbar sharply divided into two colors is unique to this place, so I'm satisfied.

干潮で砂浜が見えるまでは行かなかったものの、天気が良くて最高の景色でした。スタッフさんが楽しんでるのが一番こちらがリラックスできる理由かもしれません。人気のいやむすびのスパム握りとお菓子、味噌汁やココア、マカダミアフレーバーコーヒー、コーラ、スプライト、ジンジャーエール、グァバ缶ジュース（ハワイに来た感じがして私はこれが好き）ドリトス、ポテチ、りんごなどが出されます。食べすぎるとシュノーケルで酔ったりするのでこれくらいの軽食でいいです。シュノーケルではウミガメが底に見えたり、結構でかい魚（鰤ぐらい？）がすぐ下を通り驚きますがいい経験です。海の中は宮古島とかの方が小さくて綺麗な魚が多いかもしれませんが、二色にきっぱり分かれるサンドバーの景色はここしかないので満足です。

I made the best memories with my grandchild. We experienced snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and swimming in the ocean, which we can't do in Japan.

孫と最高の思い出ができました。シュノーケリング、サップ、海水浴を日本では体験できないことができました？

We had a great time paddleboarding and snorkeling while watching sea turtles. The time flew by! Our guide was attentive to ensure everyone could enjoy safely, so the whole family had a blast. The scenery was also amazing, making the experience even more memorable.

SUPで遊んだり、海がめをみながらシュノーケリングしたり、あっという間の時間でした。
安全に誰も楽しめるようにガイドさんが気を配ってくれているので、家族全員楽しめました。景色も最高であっという間の時間でした。

I was able to see sea turtles in the beautiful ocean. I had a great time playing with the SUP and felt fulfilled. There was a temporary shower, but it didn't bother me, and I enjoyed myself. The crew members were also kind and fun people.

綺麗な海でウミガメにも会えました。ｓｕｐで楽しく遊べて充実して過ごしました。一時的にシャワーが来ましたが、気にもならず楽しめた。クルーの方達も親切で楽しいかた達でした。