Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

Sandbar, snorkel and turtle swim

Reviewed by: AJ

We saw plenty of sea turtles along the reef. The water was a bit cold, especially with the wind, but overall would recommend it. They provide small snacks and drinks. Also provide snorkel gear and two SUP boards.

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3-Hour Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Deli Lunch & Drinks

Highly Enjoyable and Amazing.

Reviewed by: Pamela

We couldn’t” be happier with the whole adventure. Relaxing, exciting, entertaining, and educational all in one trip. We were fortunate to have everything we expected. We learned to snorkel. We saw many beautiful fish while in the water, attracting many by using the fish food we bought and scattering it around. While on board we learned a bit about the Catamaran we were on and how it was sailed. The sights were identified and all our questions were answered by the knowledgeable seaman. They offered many fun facts as well along the way. They were alway alert to our needs, assuring that we had fun and stayed safe. When the dolphins appeared, the nature and habits of the creatures were discussed, The differences between the type of dolphin following the boat and other dolphins was made. We were fortunate enough to have a sea turtle come and check us out as well. The people we had on board with us were friendly and polite and enjoyed the trip as well. I heard no complaints from anyone. I would recommend this company for this adventure to anyone who wants to have a fun snorkeling trip with a great crew, and an adventure that is safe and informative.

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

Turtle watching

Reviewed by: Tani

This was a great excursion and would love to recommend to anyone

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

Amazing service!!

Reviewed by: Mele otukolo

Thank you to crystal & alen for such an amazing time out in sea. Their service is amazing & we are already planning another family adventure again with you folks. Hopefully Allen & Crystal works that day again.
Crystal was very patient with our party of 11. Allen was so awesome working with the rest of the group on the boat. They both made everyone feel welcomed and safe, that enabled us all to enjoy our day.

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Wonderful for kids

Reviewed by: Melanie

My kids and I loved it! It was my kids favorite activity on our trip! They felt safe and had the best time. Magic Island is a beautiful beach and lagoon. The videos turned out great and will be a great memory! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

Kanahoe sandbar experience

Reviewed by: Al M

The trip was awesome and memorable. Captain Allan and Ervin made everyone feel safe during the whole sandbar adventure.

We enjoyed walking on the sandbar and swimming near the edge and finding turtles amongst the coral reefs

I would definitely recommend getting Captain Bruce sandbar adventure

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Diego

We had such an amazing time. All the staff were very helpful, attentive, and made the trip so much more fun. I will definitely do it again when back in Hawaii.

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3-Hour Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise & Dolphin Watching Tour with Deli Lunch & Drinks

Had a lot of fun.

Reviewed by: Jamaal

Crew was super friendly and nice. Really enjoyed it!

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BOB's Hawaii Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Watching Tour

AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Reviewed by: Sonaya

Absolutely loved this! I would do it again!!!!!!!!!

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Captain Bruce Kaneohe Sandbar Tour with Snorkel, SUP & Waikiki Transport

A must do! One of the most enjoyable activities on Oahu. Worth the money.

Reviewed by: Sheila

The crew was super fun and really paid attention to everyone onboard. Everyone was included in all activities while on the sandbar. I would highly recommend this specific company. They provided SUP boards, snorkels, and lead us to see the sea turtles (they were HUGE)! One of the most fun activities we had while in Oahu.

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

Amazing First Time Snorkeling Experience

Reviewed by: Nishant

Ricki was very patient and helpful in making our (my wife & my) first time snorkeling experience so good. My wife didn't know swimming but Ricki's tips helped put her at ease and she enjoyed it as well. Due to the small group nature of the tour, fortunately there was only 2 of us and we had lots of fun. Saw lots of fishes and reef. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for beginner lessons.
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wFk4g4KJTso

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Submarine Underwater Scooter Adventure & Turtle Snorkeling Tour from Hawaii Kai

Best experience

Reviewed by: Bhargavi

very friendly people, good customer service, best water experience

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Waikiki Guided Beach Snorkeling Tour for Beginners with FREE Photos & Videos

ZOLA IS AMAZING!!!

Reviewed by: Lisa Covington

I have to admit that this being my first time snorkeling, I had never been so scared and nervous in my WHOLE life!!

Zola, our instructor, was extremely patient and caring throughout the entire experience. Even through I had to concentrate extremely hard with breathing and using my flippers, I was SO proud of myself and I couldn't have done it without him.

Ask for Zola for the snorkeling tour, you wont' be sorry. You will be in terrific hands!

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

I had a great time, but it was unfortunate that the weather was bad! 楽しめましたが天気が悪くて残念でした！

Reviewed by: ハネムーンで初ハワイ

It was an incredible downpour. Before going, I looked at many pictures of Heaven's Beach and thought that since the water was about knee-high, I could enjoy it even though I'm not a good swimmer, so I made a reservation. However, due to the heavy rain, the water level was high, and at 155 cm, I was barely able to stand on my tiptoes.

The waves were rough and murky, which was scary, so only my husband went snorkeling while I waited. I was able to enjoy paddleboarding with others who were waiting, but I had imagined a calm, clear sea with turtles swimming nearby, so I was quite disappointed.

The lunch was delicious, and the crew on the boat were nice people, but the sea in February was freezing cold, and everyone else seemed eager to go back. It was at a level that could be laughed about, so I hope to have a revenge trip someday.

ものすごい大雨でした。行く前に天国の海の写真をたくさん見て、高さも膝上ぐらいで泳ぎが苦手でも楽しめそうだと思って予約しました。大雨のせいで水位が高く、私は155㎝ですが爪先立ちしてあごギリギリでした。
波も荒く濁っていて怖かったので、主人だけシュノーケリングに行き私は待っていました。
待っている人でサップ等をして楽しめましたが、膝丈の穏やかな透き通った海で亀が近くに泳いでいるのをイメージしていたので、かなり残念でした。
ランチは美味しくて船の方々もいい人でしたが、2月の海の雨は震えるほど寒く、他の方もみんな早く帰りたそうでした。笑い話になるぐらいのレベルだったので、またいつかリベンジしたいと思います。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

I want to participate again! また参加したいです！

Reviewed by: snoopymama

Many reviews mentioned that the sea in Hawaii is cold in February, so I prepared myself for that. I visited in late February, but we were blessed with great weather and had a beautiful sandbar experience, which made it worth participating! The staff took many memorable photos of us at the sandbar, and we enjoyed a delicious barbecue until we were full, which left us very satisfied. We even encountered a honu (sea turtle) and had our first stand-up paddleboarding experience, creating wonderful honeymoon memories. 😊

ハワイの2月の海は寒いという口コミが多く、覚悟して参加しました。2月下旬に伺いましたが、天気に恵まれてとっても綺麗なサンドバー体験が出来、参加してよかったです！
サンドバーでの記念写真をスタッフさんにたくさんとっていただいたり、お腹いっぱい美味しいバーベキューもいただき満足してます。ホヌにも出会えて、初SUPも経験できていいハネムーンの思い出ができました(^ ^)

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Second participation. ２回目の参加

Reviewed by: みほこ

The driver who picked us up and the boat staff were cheerful and energetic, making the tour very enjoyable. The turtles didn't come close, but we were able to see them from a distance. Last time, they came right next to us, so I was a bit disappointed... (；∀；) I want to try again next time!

お迎えの運転手さんも船のスタッフの方も明るく元気でとても楽しくツアーに参加させていただきました。
カメさんは近くには寄って来なかったですが、遠くから見ることができました。前回は真横に来たので少し残念‥( ；∀；)次回リベンジしたいと思います！

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

If it were sunny... 晴れていればもっと……

Reviewed by: さとりん

The weather was unfortunately not great, but there were plenty of fish playing around while snorkeling, and a sea turtle was swimming right next to us. The barbecue after getting back on the boat was also fantastic!

生憎の天気でしたが、シュノーケルではたくさんの魚が戯れており海亀もほんのすぐ横をすいすい泳いでいました｡船に上がってからのバーベキューも最高！！

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

It might have been better than usual for the rainy season. 雨季にしてはマシなほうだったのかも。

Reviewed by: MAY

It might be unavoidable at this time of year, but I really want to go during low tide! I checked the tide times and chose my schedule, but the tour didn't match the low tide, and the water level was still up to my waist. However, there is a thrill in being able to walk right in the middle of the ocean. I think it would be the best tour if you can book it during perfect conditions. I did see sea turtles and fish, at least. The tour was only with Japanese participants.

この時期は仕方ないのかもしれませんが、やはり干潮の時に行きたい！！ 潮の満ち引きの時間を調べてから時間を選びましたが、干潮時間とツアーが合わず、やはり腰まで水位がありました。でも海のど真ん中で歩けるという感動はあります。 完璧な状態のときに申し込めば最高のツアーだと思います。 海亀も魚も一応見れました。
ツアーは日本人だけでした。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Certainly a heavenly sea. 確かに天国の海

Reviewed by: ハワイ初デビュー

I used this service for my first tour after arriving in Hawaii. It was amazing, just as I expected. Since it was only Japanese tourists, I felt safe and enjoyed myself. However, I went during the COVID period, so I brought my own snorkel and goggles.

I heard that you need to be able to swim to some extent for turtle watching. Hearing that made me nervous and I almost gave up, but watching the turtle watching group made me think it would be okay. I definitely recommend going even if you can't swim. I believe it will work out. I brought my snorkel and goggles but ended up not participating, which was a mistake.

While waiting for the turtle watching group, there are inflatable rings and other toys available, so don't worry. You can have plenty of fun. Also, it gets cold on the way back, so if you don't have something to wear, you might catch a cold. It's better to prepare a jacket and pants that you can wear over your swimsuit, as the bus ride back can be chilly.

ハワイに着いて最初のツアーで利用しました。
期待通り最高でした。日本人ツアー客のみなので、安心して楽しめました。
しかしながら、ちょうどコロナの時期に行ったので、個人でシュノーケルとゴーグルを持参し行きました。
ウミガメウォッチングはある程度、泳げる人と言われます。その言葉を聞いてびびって諦めましたが、ウミガメウォッチング組の様子を見てるとなんとかなると思いました。是非、泳げなくても見に行ってください。なんとかなると思います。小生はシュノーケルとゴーグルを持参したのに参加せず失敗しました。
ウミガメウォッチング組を待ってる間は、浮き輪など遊び道具はありますので安心してください。十分に楽しめます。
あと帰りは寒いので、羽織るものが無いと風邪引きます。
濡れても良い水着の上から着れる、上着とズボンを用意したほうが良いです。帰りのバスは寒いです。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The weather was not favorable (crying). 天気に恵まれず(泣)

Reviewed by: Ｍ&M

If the weather had been good, it would have been perfect... The staff's service was great, and the food was delicious. I want to go again on a nice day!!

天気さえ良ければ、最高だったのですが.......
スタッフの皆さんの対応も良く、食事も美味しかった
天気の良い日にもう一度行きたいです!!

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

It was cold. 寒かった

Reviewed by: あろは

It was really cold. I asked for some photos to be taken, but unfortunately, a lot of other participants ended up in the background. The food was okay, but it was cold, and overall, I couldn't enjoy it. Given that, the price was too high.

とにかく寒かったです。写真もお願いして撮ってもらったけど、後ろに他の参加者が大量に写っていた残念でした。ご飯はまあまあ美味しかったけど、寒いし全体的には楽しめませんでした。その割に値段が高過ぎる。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Beyond expectations! 予想以上に⤴️⤴️

Reviewed by: やっちぃ

From various reviews, I didn't have high expectations due to the winter weather and water depth. However, on the day of the trip, it was sunny! There was no wind, and I started with an excited feeling. As we approached the sandbar and stepped into the water, it was indeed deep up to my thighs, but as we walked along the sandbar, it became shallower to around my calves, and the water was so beautiful!

After that, we went snorkeling to see the sea turtles. My husband isn't very good at swimming, so he stayed on the monitoring cruiser, watching us snorkelers from nearby. The sea turtles came close to us as if they were welcoming us. We were so considerate of the turtles that we kept a little distance from them. The cruiser my husband was on provided great service and seemed to speed up a bit for us. My husband seemed to enjoy it as well, and we are grateful to the staff.

Lunch was a barbecue-style buffet. There was warm coffee, which was very delicious and unforgettable. I want to participate again and have been recommending it to my friends since returning home.

いろんな口コミから、冬だったので天気や水深量など、あまり期待していませんでした。しかし、当日は晴れ☀️❕。風もなく、ワクワクした気持ちでスタートしました。サンドバーに近づき、海に降り立った時はやはり太ももあたりまで水深はありましたが、サンドバーを歩いていくと、ふくらはぎあたりまで浅くなり、海の綺麗なこと❗綺麗なこと❗。
そのあと、ホヌを見にシュノーケリングしました。主人は泳ぐのがあまり得意ではないらしく、監視のクルーザーに乗せてもらい、シュノーケリングしている私達を近くで見守っていました。ホヌは私達を迎えてくれてるかのように近くまで来てくれました。私達の方が遠慮してホヌに気を遣い、少し離れるようにするくらいの距離でした。主人が乗ってるクルーザーの方がサービスをしてくれて、超加速して少し走ってくれたみたいです。主人も楽しめたようで、スタッフの方には感謝しています。ランチもバーベキュー風ビュッフェ形式になっていました。温かいコーヒーがありましたが、味がとっても美味しく、忘れられません。また参加したいし、帰ってから、友達にもオススメしています。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

In the rain 雨の中

Reviewed by: はなちゃん

The weather was unfortunate, but I had a great time! The lunch on the boat was very delicious, and the staff's service was wonderful! If I go to Hawaii again, I want to have a sunny day for a do-over.

あいにくの天気でしたが楽しめました！
船の上でのランチはとても美味しかったですしスタッフの方の対応も素敵でした！
次ハワイに行くことがあれば晴天でリベンジしたいです

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The best!!! さいこう！！！

Reviewed by: だぐさん

I was worried because the weather in the morning wasn't great, but by noon it turned into perfect sandbar weather. I even got to see a honu and swim with it, making it an amazing tour. When you participate, it's a good idea to check the wave height before making a reservation! Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy it in water that was about knee-deep.

午前中のお天気がイマイチだったので心配してましたが、昼からは絶好のサンドバー日和って感じになりました。ホヌさんにも会えたし、一緒に泳ぐこともできて最高なツアーでした。参加するときには、波の高さを調べて予約した方がいいですよ！おかげで膝下ぐらいの水位で楽しむことができました。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The sea turtles were cute! ウミガメが可愛かったです！

Reviewed by: いーたん

I was surprised by the sandbar that appeared in the ocean! It was a bit disappointing that it rained since it was the rainy season, but I was able to see sea turtles, which made for a valuable experience!

海の中に現れる、サンドバーには驚きました！
雨季ということもあり雨が降ってきたのが少し残念でしたが、ウミガメも見ることもでき、貴重な体験ができました！

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

I was able to see sea turtles well. ウミガメが良く見れました

Reviewed by: ぴかそ

This was my first time at the sandbar, so I can't compare it to others, but I would like to share my impressions.

**Positive Points**
- The staff at the sandbar took photos of all participants with their cameras or smartphones. Since I used my smartphone, they took quite a few pictures and told me to choose the best ones.
- They asked couples with children if they wanted to snorkel at staggered times, so it's reassuring even if you have kids.
- The lunch included a variety of delicious options such as curry, bone-in short ribs, chicken, salad, pineapple, chips, and shrimp.
- Several sea turtles were spotted while snorkeling.
- Three sea turtles swam around at the sandbar. They were very friendly and service-oriented. A large pufferfish was also swimming around and was very cute.
- The crew members were all friendly and shared a lot of information.
- The return trip in the car was not cold, which was nice.

**Negative Points**
- Honestly, I have nothing to complain about, but if I had to mention something, it would be that there wasn't quite enough time. After landing on the sandbar, snorkeling, and having lunch, we had about 10 minutes left. I wanted to try kayaking, but I guess that will have to wait for next time.

**Notes**
- During the rainy season, the weather can be unstable, so we made our reservation on the morning of the day. We were able to book even on a Saturday, so if you're planning to stay for a few days, it might be good to check the weather before making a reservation. If you want to secure a booking no matter what, please check the weather forecast and book early.
- You can check tide levels on a site called Tide Chart, so if you know the dates you will be going, it's good to match your visit with the days and times when the tide is low in Kaneohe Bay to see a nice sandbar.

サンドバーには初めてだったので、他との比較が出来ませんが感じたことを書きたいと思います。
良かった点
・サンドバーでスタッフの方が参加者全員、お持ちのカメラやスマホで写真撮影してくれました。私はスマホだったので、結構な枚数を撮ってくださってこっからよく撮れてるの選んでねーと言ってくださいました。
・お子様がいるご夫婦などに時間をずらして順番にシュノーケリングをするかお伺いしてたので、もしお子様がいても安心です。
・ランチはカレー、骨付きカルビ、鶏肉、サラダ、パイナップル、ポテチ、シュリンプなど、結構種類があってしかも美味しかったです。
・シュノーケリングでも何匹かウミガメが発見されました。
・サンドバーでウミガメが3匹も泳いでくれました。とてもサービス精神豊かなカメたちでした。大きなフグも泳いでいてとても可愛かったです。
・船員さんが皆さん気さくな方でいろいろ教えてくださいました。
・帰りの車も寒くはなかったのでよかったです。

良くなかった点
・本当に言うことなしですが、強いて言うなら時間が少し足りないぐらいですかね…サンドバー上陸して、シュノーケリング参加して、ランチを食べたら残り時間10分ぐらいで、カヤックもやってみたかったのですが次回かなあと思いました。

注意点
・雨季は天気が安定しないので、私たちは当日の朝予約しました。土曜日でも予約できたので、もし何日か滞在予定だったら当日の天気を見てからでもいいのかも。予約を何がなんでも取りたいのであれば天気予報を見て早めに予約してください。
・Tide Chartというサイトで潮位を調べれますので、行く日数が決まっているのであれば、そこでカネオヘ湾の潮位が低くなる日、時間に合わせると良い感じのサンドバーが見れます。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

It was fun. 楽しかったです

Reviewed by: マサル

The lunch on board exceeded my expectations and was very delicious. The attendants were also pleasant, making it a great tour. I would love to participate in this tour again if the opportunity arises.

船上の昼食も期待値を上回る内容でとても美味しかったです。
またアテンダントも小気味良くいいツアーでした。
また機会があれば参加したいツアーです。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The sea in heaven is the best. 天国の海最高

Reviewed by: ｋａｚｕｍｉ

It was a nice day, and although it felt a bit cold in the water since it was February, once I got in the sea, it was fine. The ocean was beautiful, and a sea turtle came close to me. The barbecue was delicious, and it was a fun time. On the way back, the car had the heating on, and there were bath towels laid out on the seats, making it comfortable.

天気も良い日、2月だったので水が少し冷たく感じたけど一度海に入ってしまえば大丈夫でした。海もきれいでウミガメから近くに来てくれ、バーベキューも美味しく楽しいひと時でした。帰りの車は暖房が付いていて、座席にはバスタオルがひいてあり快適でした。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

The male guide was the worst. 男のガイドが最悪

Reviewed by: ハワイで号！

I think it would have been better if this person, who resembles Brother Tom and is overly cheerful, hadn’t been there. I don’t want anyone else to feel the same way, so I’m posting this.

Before boarding the boat, we were excessively warned by the guide. “There will definitely be someone who gets seasick! If you take motion sickness medication for the first time, you’ll definitely fall asleep! Be careful! So, if you’re worried, please buy a motion sickness band!” In the end, even I, who usually gets seasick, didn’t feel sick, and no one around me seemed to be affected either. In fact, the boat didn’t rock much, and the distance was quite short. (Some people had already bought motion sickness bands.)

While walking on the sandbar, the guide was still cheerful, but before we started snorkeling, he said, “If you’re not confident in swimming, don’t do it! It suddenly gets deep! There will definitely be someone who comes back traumatized! Even if you wear a wetsuit, you won’t float! It’s not safe!” In the end, there was no one like that, and when we put on the wetsuits later, we didn’t sink at all. I think it would be impossible for someone who truly cannot swim, but if you can swim 25 meters, you should be fine even without the technique to float in that situation. (We could see the snorkeling happening right next to us.)

Because of that explanation and the sudden demand for a decision, we were worried and decided not to go, and other couples also seemed to be quite worried and opted out. I can swim about 50 meters normally and have snorkeling experience, but the explanation gave a very scary impression, so I backed out… I think there are many people at this level.

I fully understand that the sea can be dangerous, and I think it’s necessary to communicate that. However, it’s strange to suddenly switch from being cheerful to repeatedly making statements that create a dangerous image and then asking for immediate decisions.

I came to this conclusion after hearing the explanation from the female guide on the neighboring boat (on the same tour). She provided a completely different explanation from the male guide, conveying the dangers while also giving clear criteria for what one could handle. Above all, she didn’t force immediate decisions, saying, “First, try on the wetsuit, practice, and then decide.” She also said, “If you get to the point where it gets deep and you feel uncomfortable, it’s easy! You can just turn around and walk back.” It was truly a reassuring explanation, and we could have verified it in practice.

Not everyone is like you (the male guide) and is always in the sea; I think it’s normal for someone to be snorkeling for the first time. Of course, the final decision is the individual’s responsibility, but I believe it’s the tour guide’s role to understand that there are first-timers and to provide thorough explanations while being supportive. Saying “don’t do it because it’s dangerous” is something even an amateur can do.

ブラザートムに似ている、調子の良いガイド…この人さえいなければ良かったかなと思います。皆さんに同じ思いしてほしくないので、投稿します。
船に載る前に、ガイドにやたら脅されます。「船酔いは必ずする人いるから！初めて酔い止め飲むと必ず寝ちゃうから！きをつけてー、だから、心配な人は酔い止めバンド買ってくださいねー。」→→結局、酔いやすい私も酔わず、周りも1人も酔ってる様子はなし。実際、揺れも少なく距離もかなり短い…。(酔い止めバンドを買っちゃってる人もいたし)
そして、サンドバーを歩いてるときは相変わらず明るく調子良いのに、シュノーケル始める前に「泳ぎに自信ない人はやめてよ！いきなり深くなるからね！必ずトラウマなって帰る人いるから！ウェットスーツきても浮かないから！安心じゃないから！」
→→結局、そんな人はいなかったし、あとでウエットスーツ来たら、まず沈まない。ホントにまっっったく泳げない人は無理だと思うが、その場で浮く技術なくても、25m泳げる人なら問題ないです。(シュノーケリングはすぐ隣でやってたので、様子が見れます)」
その説明と急な判断を求められたせいで、僕らは心配で辞めたし、他のカップルもけっこう心配な人はやめてた。僕は50mぐらい普通に泳げますし、シュノーケリングの経験もありましたが、説明がとても怖いイメージを受けて、やめました…このレベルの人はごまんといると思います。

海が危険な事は重々承知しており、そのことを伝えるのは必要な事だと思います。しかし、散々明るく調子良いくせに、急に危ないイメージの発言を連発して、すぐその場で判断させるのは、おかしいと思います。
このような結論に至ったのは、隣の船(同じツアー)の女性ガイドの同説明をあとで聞いたからです。その女性ガイドは、男性ガイドとは全く違う説明をして、危ないことも伝えつつ、これくらい出来れば平気ですとしっかりと判断材料もくれてた。なにより、その場ですぐに判断させず、「まずはウエットスーツを来てみて、練習して、そのあと判断してみてー」と言ってくれてた。さらに「深くなるところの手前まで行って、ダメだって思ったら簡単！その場でクルッと回って歩いて帰ってきていいから」とも言ってくれてて、本当に安心できる説明で、実際の検証も出来ただろう。
皆があなた(男性ガイド)のように、いつも海にいるわけではなく、初めてのシュノーケリングが普通だと思います。勿論最終判断は自己責任ですが、初めての人がいることを理解してしっかりと寄り添って説明するのがツアーガイドの役目だと思いました。危険だから辞めてって言うのは、ある意味素人でも出来ます。

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サンドバー　キャプテンブルース　天国の海®︎シュノーケリングクルーズ　SUPや浮き輪などレンタルアイテムも！＜午前・午後／日本語クルー＞

Swimming with sea turtles is an amazing experience! ホヌと泳げるなんて最高の体験です！

Reviewed by: T.S

I was worried about seasickness, but I took some motion sickness medication and participated. I also bought a wristband that claims to help with seasickness, which was sold on the boat for $20, and wore it! I enjoyed myself without feeling any seasickness at all! The sandbar was deeper than I expected, with water up to the waist of an adult. It started to rain partway through, but even so, as we continued swimming, the rain eventually stopped. The beauty of the ocean's blue color was not affected at all by the rain or clouds! They also provide wetsuits, which are definitely necessary during the rainy season. It was quite cold. On the way back, I returned in my wet swimsuit, feeling very cold from the wind, so wearing a windbreaker was just right. I also participated in snorkeling, and to my surprise, a sea turtle swam close by! Many beautiful fish came around, and I even spotted a large pufferfish! After snorkeling, we had a BBQ lunch, which was very delicious, making it the best day ever!

船酔いが心配でしたが、酔い止めを飲んで参加しました。酔い止めになると言う船内で20ドルで販売しているリストバンドも購入して、着用！全く船酔いもすることなく楽しめました！サンドバーは思ってたよりも深く、大人の腰ぐらいまでの水深で、途中で雨も降って来たのですが、それでも泳ぎ続けていると、やがて雨も止みました。雨でも曇りでも海の青さ綺麗さには全く問題ありません！ウェットスーツも貸してくれるので、雨季には絶対にあった方がいいです。なかなかの寒さでした。帰りも濡れた水着のまま、風に吹かれて帰るのでとても寒く、ウィンドーブレーカーを羽織って帰ってくるぐらいでちょうどよかったです。シュノーケリングにも参加しましたが、なんとホヌが近くまで来て泳いでいました。綺麗な魚もたくさん寄って来てくれて、大きなフグも見かけました！シュノーケリングが終わるとBBQランチをいただきましたが、これがとても美味しくて、最高の1日になりました‼︎

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