All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

The bad weather from the previous day seemed like a lie, as we were greeted with beautiful sunny skies. It was warm and as stunning as a brochure. Last time, we chartered a motorboat, but this time we participated with nine family members. Captain Bruce was, as always, wonderful. The staff was kind, and Justin was very funny, inviting my mother, who is elderly and stayed on the boat without entering the water, to join in the fun, which made her very happy. The sandbar was just at low tide, shining and sparkling in the sunlight, and it was beautiful. Last time it was a bit cloudy, so this time we were very satisfied. However, it was disappointing that we didn't see many fish while snorkeling. Last time there were many coral reefs, and my daughter, who was in sixth grade at the time, swam comfortably and was amazed by the colorful fish, so the family participating for the first time was really looking forward to it. This time, the water was murky, and my daughter found it a bit scary to swim due to the lack of coral reefs, so she seemed to struggle and couldn't enjoy snorkeling. But it was touching to see sea turtles come close and right in front of us multiple times. If there’s another opportunity, I would definitely want to join Captain Bruce again.

前日までの悪天候が嘘のような晴天。暖かくてパンフレットのような美しさでした。前回は、モーターボートをチャーターしたのですが、今回は家族９人での参加でした。やはり、キャプテン・ブルースさんは素晴らしいです。スタッフの方は親切だし、ジャスティンさんはとても面白くて、高齢で海に入らず船の上で見学した母を笑いに誘って輪の中に入れてくださり、母もとても楽しそうでした。サンドバーはちょうど干潮でお日様に照らされキラキラと輝いていて、美しかったです。前回は少し曇っていたので今回は大満足。ただ、シュノーケリングでは魚があまり見れず残念。前回はサンゴ礁がたくさんあって、当時小学6年だった娘も安心して泳ぎ、色とりどりの魚がたくさん見れて感動したので、今回初めて参加する家族はとても楽しみにしていたのですが。今回は水が濁っていて、娘はサンゴ礁が少ないので少し怖くて泳ぐのに必死でシュノーケリングは楽しめなかったようです。でも、ウミガメが何度も近くにきて目の前で見れたのは感動的でした。
また、次があれば、絶対にキャプテン・ブルースさんに参加したいです。

This is a great experience if you do not enjoy snorkeling this is the experience for you!

Captain Tee was very helpful, and the weather was great—awesome!! I had a lot of fun. The other staff members also contributed to the excitement, and I was able to spend a wonderful time. I've been on other tours, but I'm really glad I chose Captain Bruce's tour. Jackie was also very kind and took many family photos for us. Thank you!!

キャプテンのティーさんがとてもよくしてくれて、天気も良くてサイコ～！！でした。
楽しかったです。ほかのスタッフの皆さんも盛り上げてくださり、素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。ほかのツアーも言ったことがあるのですが、
やっぱりキャプテン・ブルースのツアーにしてよかったです。ジャッキーさんもとてもやさしく、家族の写真をたくさん撮っていただきました。ありがとう！！

We used this for our honeymoon trip to Hawaii. As it was an outdoor recreation activity, we were concerned about the weather, but fortunately, it was a clear day! The sandy beach was also nice to walk on, and we were able to take many beautiful photos. We saw several sea turtles while snorkeling, and during lunchtime, they came close to the boat, allowing us to see them up close! They were so cute and it was amazing. It became a wonderful memory for our honeymoon. We would like to invite our family and experience it again.

ハワイへの新婚旅行で利用させて頂きました。やはり、外でのレクリエーションなので天気を気にしていましたが運良く快晴！
そして砂浜もいい具合に歩けて綺麗な写真がたくさん撮れました。
肝心のウミガメも、シュノーケルで何匹も見れましたし昼食時間中船の近くまできてくれたのでとても近くで見ることができました！すごく可愛いくて最高でした。いい新婚旅行の思い出になりました。家族もよんでまた体験したいと思います。

Good points:
- The staff are all friendly and cheerful.
- I encountered sea turtles! Two were swimming, and two were under the coral reef while snorkeling.
- The view is amazing as you're surrounded by the ocean!
- There are quite a few fish around the coral reef.
- After snorkeling, you can play with the stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing equipment. It's really fun.
- The food was surprisingly delicious.
- The boat ride was short, so I didn't have to worry about seasickness (though it depends on the person).

Bad points:
- They emphasize the sandbar, but there isn't much time when it actually becomes a beach, is there? In the afternoons during this season, it was only about knee-deep.
- It is quite dependent on the weather. Since it was January, it would be nice if it was sunny with little wind, but the water felt cold. It's good to bring plenty of warm clothing.
- The snorkeling is back and forth along the coral. It felt a bit short on time. It might be just right for some people when it's cold. However, with many participants, it can get crowded if you bump into each other.

良い点
・スタッフはみんな気さくで明るい
・海ガメに出会えた！2匹は泳いでて、2匹はシュノーケル時にサンゴ礁の下に
・一面の海に降ろされるので景色が素晴らしい！
・魚もそこそこ珊瑚礁にいます
・シュノーケル後に、サップ、カヌー道具があるので遊べます。かなり楽しい
・ご飯が意外と美味しい
・乗船時間は短くて船酔いは心配なかった（人によりますが

悪い点
・サンドバーを強調しているが、ほとんど砂浜になる時間はないのでは？この時期の午後は膝下くらいでした
・かなり天気に左右される。1月というのもありましたが、晴れて風が少ないと良いですが、水は冷たく感じます。たくさん着れるものを持って
行くのよいです
・シュノーケルはサンゴに沿って往復。少し時間は短めに感じた。寒い時など人によってはちょうど良いかも。ただ、参加者が多くて足が当たったら邪魔になる

We participated with my parents in their 60s and my husband. We were picked up by the hotel and drove for about 50 minutes to board the boat. The boat stopped near the sandbar, and we walked to the shallowest area. The sea water was cold, but the weather was nice, and since the water was only about calf-deep at the shallowest point, we could see the beautiful sandy beach!

We snorkeled in water about 5 to 6 meters deep while wearing life jackets. I’m not a strong swimmer, but thanks to the life jacket and snorkel mask, I had a great time and was surprised to see sea turtles up close about three times!

After snorkeling, we could also do kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding. There was a couple with small children; the parents enjoyed snorkeling while their kids were brought close to them on another staff boat. I thought it was wonderful how considerate they were.

Additionally, there wasn't a specific time or place to change, so those who wanted to take off their swimsuits were able to wrap towels around themselves and change during free time.

60代の両親と私たち夫婦で参加しました。
ホテルに迎えに来てもらい、50分程度車で走って乗船します。
サンドバー近くに船を止め、歩いて一番浅いところに向かいます。海の水は冷たかったですが、天気が良く、一番浅いところでふくらはぎくらいの水深だったため、砂浜も綺麗に見られました！
シュノーケルは水深5〜6mくらいのところでライフジャケット着用で行いました。私はあまり泳げませんが、ライフジャケットとシュノーケルマスクのおかげで充分楽しめ、ホヌも３回ほど目の前で見られ、あまりの近さに驚きました！
シュノーケルのあと、カヤックやSUPもできましたし、小さいお子さん連れのご夫婦で、シュノーケルを両親が楽しみ、お子さんは他のスタッフの船で両親の近くまで来させてもらっていました。気遣いがあって素晴らしいと思いました。
また、着替える時間や場所等は特にないため、水着を脱ぎたい方は自由時間などにタオルなど巻いて着替えておられました。

It was a wonderful day with no wind, and the view of the distant Kualoa mountains was crystal clear. I checked the low tide times during my trip and participated in the morning Heaven on the Sea tour. Surrounded by coral, I was able to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling. I also got to see many colorful tropical fish, and the marine activities were plentiful and very enjoyable. Next time, I would like to go when it’s - feet.

当日は風もなく遠くクアロアの山並みまでくっきりと見えるほど晴れ渡った素晴らしい日でした。サンドバーは旅行中で最も干潮の時間を調べて朝の天国の海ツアーに参加しました。
珊瑚にかこまれていてシュノーケリングでは海亀と泳げました。色とりどりの熱帯魚もたくさん見ることも出来ましたし、マリンアクティビティも充実していてとても楽しめました。次回は－フィートになるときに行ってみたいです。

I was able to see dolphins, whales, and turtles from a distance! I thought it would be expensive because it's Hawaii, but the guide was entertaining, they provided motion sickness medication, and it was great that I could drink alcohol too! ^_^

遠くからでしたが、イルカもクジラもカメも見れました！ハワイだから、高いなだと思ってたけど、ガイドさんも面白くて酔い止めも完備していて、お酒も飲めて良かったー^_^

We were very disappointed with this tour as it's nothing like the video on their ad. First of all the vessels are mechanically disabled so you don't get to operate them; instead you get pushed around by divers. Also the video shows several people in the water at the same time which is also not true. They only had 3 bubbles taking groups of 3 down at a time and when you have 25 people on the tour, you end up spending most of the day waiting around for them to finish. They did offer some fins and snorkels but there weren't nearly enough of them to accomodate everyone that were waiting. I wouldn't recommend this tour, you can find cheaper boat or snorkeling tours for a fraction of the coast. It was kind of like renting a bike where you're not allowed to use the pedals or the handles and someone just pushes you around instead.

It was my first experience at the sandbar. It was somewhat enjoyable. Walking on the sandbar was a bit monotonous. I didn't have any particular complaints. I think those who get seasick definitely need motion sickness medication. I saw some people around me getting sick.

サンドバー初体験でした。
まあまあ楽しかったです。サンドバー歩くのは少し単調でした。
特に不満はありませんでした。
船酔いする人は、酔い止め必須だと思います。
私の回りでも吐いている人がいました。

The weather was not favorable, as it was cloudy and there was a bit of wind, so the scenery was quite different from the photos I had researched beforehand. The sea was cold, and I managed to endure the chill by wearing a wetsuit.

The sea itself was very beautiful because there were sea turtles and fish nearby. The late lunch was also plentiful and delicious, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I felt it was worth participating, especially since the guides entertained us.

I believe the view would be even more beautiful if the weather is nice and if you go on a morning tour!

天候に恵まれず、曇っていて風も少しあったため、事前調べの写真とはだいぶ異なる景色でした。海は冷たく、ウエットスーツを着てなんとか寒さを凌いだ感じでした。

海自体はとても綺麗でした。なぜなら、すぐ近くにウミガメや魚がいたからです。遅めの昼食も文句なしの量や味で、美味しくいただきました。
ガイドの方々が楽しませてくれたこともあり、参加してよかったと思いました。

天気に恵まれると、そして午前中のツアーだとより綺麗に見えると思います！！

It was a fantastic adventure. The staff was friendly and professional and the trip was awesome!

The weather was not great because it was the rainy season, but the water was relatively clear, and I got to see a honu (sea turtle), which was amazing. I also had the experience of stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, and the time flew by. The guide was excellent.

お天気は雨季なのでいまいちでしたが〜
海の濁りも少なくホヌにも会えて最高でした。
サップやカヤックの体験もできあっという間の時間でした。
ガイドも最高

For $45, you can buy underwater videos and photos. I returned home and showed everyone the footage of Sea Bob. It was interesting!

４５ドルだせば、水中の動画や写真を買うことができます。シーボブの様子を帰国して、みんなに見せました。面白い！

We had such a awesome time and got to see turtles and the local fish. Will definitely recommend this to any friends that go to Oahu as something to do!

Despite the strong winds and high waves, along with the forecast of rain, we managed to get through the activities. Still, thanks to the crew, we had a great time, and in the end, a turtle even showed up. It was so exciting to see a turtle swimming right in front of us!

強風で波が高いコンディションに加え、雨の予報の中、アクティビティ中はなんとか持ちました。
それでも、クルーの皆さんのおかげで楽しく過ごすことが出来、最後には亀も来てくれました。
目の前を亀が泳いでいて大興奮でした。

First of all, the hotel pick-up was on time.
The tour content and the guide on the boat were very enjoyable and in Japanese.
The seawater felt nice, and sea turtles were swimming around the boat.
I was able to see many fish and sea turtles while snorkeling.
I think this is a tour that everyone should experience at least once!

まず、ホテル送迎も時間通りでした。
ツアー内容も船中ガイドも日本語で非常に楽しい内容でした。
海水も気持ちよく、船の周りをウミガメがぐるぐる回ってました。
シュノーケルもたくさんの魚やウミガメをみることができました。
一度は行ってみたいツアーだと思います！

I participated in the afternoon course! It was my second time joining because I had a great experience the first time! During snorkeling, I was able to see many fish and sea turtles! The staff were also fun and great!

午後のコースに参加しました！前回参加して良かったので2回目の参加でした！シュノーケリングでは沢山の魚やウミガメを見る事ができました！スタッフの方々も面白くて良かったです！

We only went to a sandbar that was about knee-deep (around 30 cm) in water. I guess it's our fault for not checking the low tide times, but is that really what a sandbar is supposed to be?

The snorkeling was just a very beginner course where we all moved along in a line in a small area. The sea wasn't beautiful, and compared to Okinawa, there were way too few fish. Even if there were sea turtles below, we were forced to wear life jackets, so we couldn't dive down to see them ourselves. We could only lend our camera to the guide to take pictures for us, which felt pointless.

It was also too cold due to seasonal factors. After lunch, no one wanted to participate in any activities; it was just cold.

After the tour, we weren't even allowed to take a shower and were put on the bus in our wet swimsuits for the ride back.

And all of this cost over $100. I definitely won't be going again.

サンドバーと言いながら膝下くらいまで（30㎝くらい）ある水の上に行っただけ。干潮の時刻調べなかったこちらが悪いといえばそれまでですが、あれでサンドバーとは如何なものか。
シュノーケルは超初心者コースのわずかな範囲をみんなで連なって進むだけ。海も綺麗じゃないし沖縄に比べたら魚も少な過ぎ。ウミガメが下にいてもライフジャケット強制装着なので自分では潜って見に行けない、ガイドにカメラ貸して撮ってもらうだけ、それ意味あるの？って感じ。
季節的な影響もあり寒過ぎ。ランチの後は誰もアクティビティで遊ばず、ただ寒いだけ。
終了後もシャワーを浴びることもなく、濡れた水着のままバスに乗せられて送迎。
これで$100越えですからね、もう行くことはありません。

The crew was low key and so very friendly. This was one of the highlights of our trip. My 8 year old surprisingly did great snorkeling and we al had a super time! Thank you so much!

I had participated in this tour before and it was so good that I signed up again this time. There's nothing we can do about the weather, so it can't be helped, but unfortunately, it was cloudy and it rained occasionally, making it very cold. Because of that, the photos taken at the sandbar didn't turn out great. However, it was wonderful to see a lot of fish and a few turtles while snorkeling, and the staff were very cheerful and kind. I definitely want to participate again in the summer.

以前も参加したことのあったツアーで、とても良かったので今回も申し込みました。天候のことはどうしようもないので仕方ないのですが、あいにくの曇り空で時々雨が降ったためとても寒かったです。そのためサンドバーで写真を撮ってもイマイチ。ただし、シュノーケリングでたくさんのお魚や数匹の亀を見られたのはとても良かったですし、スタッフの皆さんもすごく明るくて親切でした。次はやはり夏に参加したいです。

It was amazing to participate on a day of clear skies, as if the thunderstorm from the previous day was a lie. The sea was a bit murky due to the rain, but it was no problem for snorkeling at all. I was surprised that it felt a bit cold after getting out of the water, even though it was sunny. On the way back, thanks to the captain's arrangement, we searched for sea turtles in the bay. Luckily, we spotted a mother and her baby! The scenery was also fantastic. Next time, I want to join when the sandbar is exposed by calculating the high and low tides. Also, the air conditioning on the shuttle bus was at a comfortable temperature, which was great.

前日のサンダーストームが嘘のような快晴の日に参加できて最高でした
ちょっと海が雨の影響で濁っていましたがシュノーケリングには全く問題なし
海からあがると快晴でもちょっと寒かったのは意外でした
帰路では船長の計らいで湾内でウミガメ捜索ー
ラッキーにも親子？二頭を発見‼️
景色も最高ーでした
次は満潮干潮を計算してサンドバーが露出しているタイミングで参加したいと思いました
あと送迎のバスの冷房が適温でよかったです

I had a good time and the staff was really friendly. The pictures and videos they take of you are cool but a bit on the pricey side, especially because we are from Canada and it’s more expensive than USD. They provided us with chips and water which was ok but I give them a 5 star because of how nice they were. Overall it was fun.

We went to the sandbar on a clear day. During this season, the water level was up to our waists, so we couldn't walk on the sand like you see on TV. However, we had a great time snorkeling with colorful fish and sea turtles.

Lunch was a buffet with surprisingly delicious meat, salads, and fruits. The staff were very friendly, encouraging us to have seconds and even taking photos for us, making it a really enjoyable tour. The group photo turned out great and will be a wonderful memory. Thank you very much.

I would love to join again during low tide.

快晴の中サンドバーへ。この時期は水位が腰位まであり、テレビで見るような砂の上を歩くことはできませんでした。その分シュノーケルではカラフルな魚やウミガメと一緒に泳ぐことが出来、大いに盛り上がりました。
ランチはビュッフェでお肉やサラダ、フルーツなど思いの外美味しく、スタッフもお代わりを勧めてくれたり、写真を撮ってくれたりととてもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。集合写真もとても良く撮れていて良い記念になります、有難うございました。
干潮の時にまた参加したいです。

The staff all seemed to get along well, and the atmosphere of the tour was very nice. It was a bit cloudy, which was disappointing, but I still had a great time. It got really cold along the way, and I lost the motivation to go into the sea, so I recommend going during a warmer time of year.

スタッフの皆さんが仲よさそうで、ツアーの雰囲気はとても良かったです。
少々曇りぎみだったのが残念でしたが、それでも楽しい時間を過ごせました。途中ですごく寒くなってしまい、海に入る気にならなくなってしまったので、海が暖かい時期に行くのをおすすめします。

I never thought I would be able to see not only the sandbar but also sea turtles up so close! There were a few clouds on the day, but the sun came out quickly, and I was able to take some really beautiful photos! I also got my long-awaited two-shot with a sea turtle!

サンドバーだけでなくウミガメまであんな近くで見られると思いませんでした！当日は少し雲が多かったですがすぐに日差しもさしてとても綺麗な写真もとれました！念願のウミガメとの2ショットもとれました！

It wasn't a sunny day, and the water level was a bit high, but the staff were cheerful and very kind, which made it enjoyable. I was able to see a lot of fish while snorkeling! Meeting a sea turtle also made for a great memory.

この日は快晴ではなく、水位も少し高かったのですが、スタッフの方が明るくてとても優しくて、楽しかったです。シュノーケリングで魚もたくさんみれました！ウミガメにも会えて良い思い出になりました。

It may depend on the season, but on the day we participated, the water was very cold and there was a bit of wind, so we couldn't go snorkeling. Even while playing at the sandbar, it was just too cold (laughs), and we quickly got back on the boat. Still, the magnificent view of Hawaii from the sandbar was really wonderful. As for lunch, don't have too high expectations (laughs).

時期にもよるのでしょうが、私たちが参加した日は水がとても冷たく、風も少しあったためシュノーケルはできませんでした。
サンドバーで遊んでいてもとにかく寒くて(笑)すぐにボートにあがってきました。
それでもサンドバーから眺める壮大なハワイの景色はとても素敵でした。
ランチはあまりご期待なさらぬように。(笑)

The staff were very kind, and it was so much fun. I was able to see turtles up close, and snorkeling allowed me to feel close to the fish. I would like to participate again. Thank you, staff!

スタッフさんたちがとても親切でとにかく楽しかったです。
亀も間近で見ることができたしシュノーケリングも魚を身近に感じられたし、また参加してみたいと思います。
スタッフさん！ありがとうございました。

There is no better way to experience Hawaii, than out on its beautiful, indescribable blue waters. After doing a bit of research, I knew I wanted to go snorkeling on the west side of the island. I also snorkeled at Hanauma Bay, but there is zero comparison. Two completely different experiences. Sailing out of the harbor, on the beautiful catamaran, with the wind in your hair, onto the sparkling water, a stunning, panoramic view of the majestic mountains behind you, with three fabulous hours of yet unknown adventures ahead of you---well, what more can you ask for? Our time on this tour was great. It went by entirely too fast. But every minute was wonderful. We saw more dolphins than we could count. Had great visibility while snorkeling. Saw many different types of fish and marine life. All under the skillful supervision of the awesome crew. Also, the boat was not overly crowded, which was terrific. Plenty of room to move about and to have a good seat. The food and drinks were perfect. I just wish it was twice as long. And honestly, next time we go back, I will probably go more than once. It's simply the best way to experience the magic of Hawaii. PS. I booked through Hawaii Activities.com and I believe the company name is also Hawaii Nautical. No matter which you book it, it's completely worth it!