All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

During snorkeling, it was a bit cloudy, but I was able to see the fish clearly and even swim with a sea turtle! Although we couldn't see the sandy beach during our time, we had a great time. The staff were very friendly. I definitely want to participate again!

シュノーケリング中、少し曇っていましたが魚はしっかり見ることができ、ウミガメと泳ぐこともできました！
私達が参加した時間は砂浜を見ることはできませんでしたが、しっかり楽しむことができました。
スタッフの皆さんがとても親切でした。
またぜひ参加したいです！

The date and time we used was not during low tide, but the shallow areas allowed us to stand, and they provided life jackets, so we were able to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind.

Above all, a Japanese guide accompanied us throughout the experience (the driver was not Japanese, but spoke Japanese very well!), so it was reassuring to have a Japanese guide after the English guide from the leader.

Even if you can't swim, the Japanese guide pulls you along with something like a float, so as long as you hold on to that, you can calmly take in the sights of the corals, fish, and sea turtles underwater, for which I am grateful. 🐢🤿

Drinks and snacks on the boat were free, and the spam was one per person, but it was incredibly delicious!

私たちの利用した日時はthe干潮ってわけではなかったですが、浅瀬は足が付いて、ライフジャケットも貸し出してくれるので安心して楽しめました。
何より、日本人ガイドが体験中終始（送迎の運転手は日本人ではなかったけど日本語お上手！）付き添ってくれるので、リーダーの方の英語ガイドの後に日本語ガイドをしてくれて安心でした。
泳げなくても、日本人ガイドさんが浮き輪みたいなものを持ちながら引っ張ってくれるので、それに捕まっていれば水中の珊瑚やお魚、ウミガメの様子も落ち着いて目に焼き付けることが出来て感謝しています🐢🤿
船内の飲み物とお菓子類はフリーで、スパムはひとりひとつでしたが最高に美味しかったです！

We had a group of 6 adults who all had a great time. The staff were friendly and helpful. One female employee was extra helpful to my 83 year old uncle. The boat is nice and not too crowded with guests. We had a gorgeous day so our pics were beautiful in the clear, blue water. We had plenty of time to use the paddle boards and snorkel. The snorkeling was ok. The reef seems like it is dead. We saw a couple of turtles and small fish but not the best snorkeling I have done. We brought our own alcohol and the staff gave us some ice. Snacks were ok but I think for the price - lunch should be provided. It was one of our most expensive excursions. It was good transportation was included but we did have a rental car. The boats have bins to keep your belongings dry and safe. Bring a water proof cell phone case to take water / snorkel pics. Bring towels and sunscreen. It was nice to have a bathroom on board too. Music was playing but it was not a party vibe.

I had a great time swimming with turtles in the beautiful sea. On the way to the sandbar by boat, I was able to see many turtles, and it was wonderful to snorkel while watching them. The captain and crew were cheerful and made the tour enjoyable, and I am very satisfied. There was also a crew member who was fluent in Japanese, which made it easy to enjoy the experience without any difficulties.

きれいな海でカメと泳げて楽しかったです。船でサンドバーへ向かうときにもたくさんのカメを見ることができ、カメを見ながらシュノーケリングできて良かったです。キャプテンもクルーも明るく楽しくツアーを盛り上げていただき大変満足しています。クルーの方に日本語が堪能な方もいて不自由なく楽しめました。

息子の初めて入る海！妻の初めての海外旅行！妻のご両親と一緒に初めての宿泊&40年ぶりのハワイ旅行！全てが楽しくなった1日でした！またハワイ旅行の時はツアーに参加したいと思ってます！

I enjoyed both the activities and the snorkeling tour. However, I chose to participate on a day when the tour coincided with low tide, hoping to see the sandbar appear, but even at low tide, the sandbar did not show up, and the sea... It's disappointing. It was supposed to be a medium tide, but maybe it needs to be a day with a lower tide...

アクティビティもシュノーケリングツアーも楽しめました。
ただ、サンドバーが出現するのを狙って、丁度干潮の時間帯にツアーが当たる日を選んで参加してみましたが、干潮になってもサンドバーは現れず、海の中・・・
残念です。中潮の予定でしたが、もっと潮が引く日じゃないと駄目なのかもです。。。

I participated because I wanted my children to play in the beautiful sea. We gathered in the morning and were taken by microbus; on the way back, we were dropped off directly in front of our hotel from the port. During the journey, we were introduced to famous restaurants in Hawaii, and since my Japanese is quite good, I had no worries.

At the dock, we took care of restroom needs and prepared ourselves. The restroom on the boat is very small and inconvenient, so it's better to use the facilities here. Since it was a weekday, the boat wasn't overcrowded, allowing us to relax.

Each person received one spam onigiri, and other snacks and drinks were free. It might be a good idea to have a decent breakfast beforehand to enjoy the day with full energy.

On the way to the sandbar, we stopped at a spot to see sea turtles, and we were able to see many from the boat. I thought we might see some at the sandbar too, and we actually did!

The water level that day was about waist-high for adults; if it's too shallow, we might not see anything. Conversely, if it's deeper, children might get scared. When the wind is strong, it can get chilly, and the waves can make activities like SUP a bit challenging.

You can rent SUPs, masks, fins, and boogie boards that allow you to see underwater. However, personally, I thought it might be better to bring my own mask since the size might not fit well.

I think it would be quite difficult to change clothes on the boat, so it's a good idea to prepare a towel that can thoroughly dry you off and a rash guard to wear over your swimsuit.

綺麗な海で子供を遊ばせてあげたくて参加しました。朝集合場所に行きマイクロバスで送って貰います、帰りは港から直接滞在ホテル前に送って貰いました。道中でハワイの有名な飲食店等紹介して貰いながら目的地へ向かいます、日本語が達者なので不安等はありませんでした。

船着場でトイレ等済ませて準備します、船のトイレは非常に狭いし不便なのでここで済ませた方が吉です。船上では平日だった事もあり超満員じゃ無かったのでゆったり過ごせました。

スパムおにぎりは一人1個、他のスナックやドリンクはフリーでした。事前に朝食をそこそこしっかり食べた方が体力満タンで楽しめるかも知れません。

サンドバーへ向かう途中ウミガメのスポットに立ち寄ると船上から沢山のウミガメを見る事が出来ました、ひょっとしたらサンドバーにもいるかもと思っていたら本当に会えました！

この日は大人の腰位の高さの水位でした、余りにも浅いと会えないかも。逆にこれ以上深いと子供が怖がるかも知れません。
風が強いと身体が冷えます、波も少し立って、SUP等は流されます。

SUP、マスク、フィン、水中が見えるビート板等は借りれます。ただ個人的にはマスクはサイズ合わないかもなので自分で準備した方が良いかもと思いました。

船上で着替える事は中々難しいと思うので、しっかり水気を拭き取れるタオルと、上に羽織れるラッシュガード等を確実に準備したら良いと思います。

I participated because I wanted to meet the lucky honu in Hawaii, and I was able to see them. Although it was a bit rainy and cloudy in the morning, by the time I arrived, the rain had stopped, and I enjoyed everything, including snorkeling and standing on the board.

ハワイの幸運をもたらすホヌと会いたくて参加しました、会えました。朝が少しの雨と曇りだったけど着いた頃雨も上がりシュノーケーリングも立って乗るボードも何もかも楽しめました。

The whole crew were so nice and professional. We definitely had an amazing experience first time snorkeling.

I enjoyed snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding at the beautiful Kaneohe Sandbar. The weather was great, and the water was clear, allowing me to encounter schools of fish and many sea turtles.

On the way back, there was a surprise stop at Leonard's Malasada Wagon, making it a very satisfying activity.

美しいカネオヘサンドバーでシュノーケリングやSUPを満喫、天気も良く水中の透明度もあり魚群やたくさんのウミガメに出会うことができました。

帰りはレナーズのマラサダワゴンに立ち寄るサプライズもあり、大満足のアクティビティでした。

It was fun. The crew was kind, and the ship was comfortable. I was moved to see sea turtles in the water, and they came close to the shallow area. I also saw many fish, and I think it would be enjoyable even for families with small children.

楽しかったです。クルーも親切で、船も快適でした。
海中でもウミガメが見れ、浅瀬まで来ていて感動しました。魚もたくさん見れたし、小さい子供がいても楽しめると思います。

The sea is beautiful, and we had a great time playing in the middle of the ocean at the sandbar, practicing SUP and snorkeling! Guided by the captain, we were healed by sea turtles and beautiful fish; it truly is a heavenly sea! The staff were also bright and friendly, which was the best!

海は綺麗だし、海の真ん中サンドバーでＳＵＰやシュノーケリング練習などして楽しく遊べました！キャプテンの誘導でウミガメさんや綺麗な魚たちに癒されて、ホント天国の海です！スタッフの方々も明るく親切で最高でした！

The emerald green sea looked as if bath salts had been added, and it was very beautiful. The water level was up to my waist, but I've heard that it only goes down to ankle depth about two to three times a year. Snorkeling was optional, and my 75-year-old father tried SAP. I floated comfortably on a floatie, and it felt great! The snorkeling group found the outgoing trip easy and enjoyable, but on the way back, they wanted to walk back across the sandbar but were told to turn around. Swimming against the current was very challenging, but they saw a lot of fish, and it was very beautiful and fun.

まるでバスクリンを入れたかのようなエメラルドグリーンの海がとても綺麗でした。
水面が腰の下までありましたが、聞くところによると、足首まで下がることは年に2〜3回らしいです。
シュノーケルは参加してもしなくてもよく、75歳の父がSAPにトライしました。
私は浮き輪でプカプカ浮いてとても気持ちよかった♪
シュノーケル組は、行きは楽で良かったけど、帰りはサンドバーを歩いて帰りたかったがUターンするよう言われ、海流に逆らって泳ぐことがとても大変だったけど、魚がたくさんいてとても綺麗で楽しかったとのことです。

I made great memories in the best scenery✨ Thank you😊✨
I found sea turtles while snorkeling 🤿 and filmed them, but they didn't show up well, which was disappointing 😢
However, I was able to see many sea turtles with my own eyes, so it was fun‼️ The spam onigiri was also delicious 🤤

最高の景色の中で、良い思い出が出来ました✨ありがとうございました😊✨
シュノーケル🤿で海亀🐢見つけて、動画撮ったけど、あんまり映ってなくて、残念😢
でも、肉眼でたくさん海亀🐢見れたので、楽しかったです‼️スパムおにぎりも美味しかったです🤤

Not only the activities, but we also stopped by Leonard's on the way back!

The guide was great too. We saw a lot of turtles.

アクティビティだけでなく、帰りにレナーズにも寄ってくださった！

ガイドもよきでした。
亀もいっぱい見れました

It was cloudy all day, with occasional light rain, and it felt a bit chilly, so the conditions were not ideal. However, the staff lent us wetsuits, took photos on the boat, helped us find turtles, and really lifted the atmosphere. I had a very enjoyable time, so I would like to visit again on a sunny day.

この日はずっと曇りで、時々小雨もぱらつき、肌寒く、コンディション的にはハズレでしたが、スタッフの皆さんがウェットスーツを貸してくれたり、船上で写真を撮ってくれたり、カメを見つけてくれたり、場を盛り上げてくれました。
とても楽しい時間が過ごせたので、また晴れた日に再訪したいです。

The boat didn't sway much, and I didn't get seasick.
For lunch, we had spam onigiri and miso soup (there were also chips and coffee).
I encountered sea turtles once or twice, but the water wasn't very clear, so I couldn't see them well, and they swam away in no time.
I appreciated that there were announcements in Japanese. It would be easier to go if it were a bit cheaper.

船はあまり揺れず、船酔いもなし。
ランチは、スパムおにぎりとお味噌汁でした。（ポテチやコーヒーもあり）
ウミガメは、1〜2回遭遇しましたが、水の透明度があまり高くないのでよく見えず、あっという間に泳いでいってしまいました。
日本語の案内があるのはありがたかったです。もう少しお安いと行きやすいですね。

The sandbar is simply beautiful. It was my first time paddleboarding, and I had a lot of fun. My husband and I rode a kayak surrounded by the beautiful sea and sky, and we felt so happy. During snorkeling, we were able to see many fish and turtles, and the staff who taught us spoke Japanese, making the explanations clear and thorough, which we appreciated. The drinks, snacks, and spam onigiri were all delicious.

とにかく美しいサンドバー
SUPは初めてでしたが、とても楽しかったし、カヤックに夫婦で乗り綺麗な海と空に囲まれてhappyでした。
シュノーケリングでは、たくさんの魚や亀に会うことができて、教えてくれるスタッフの方も日本語が話せて、説明がわかりやすく丁寧でありがたかったです。
飲み物やスナック、スパムおにぎり、どれも美味しかったです。

This time in Honolulu, I didn't plan anything in advance, so I searched for various information on-site.

I finally tried "Heavenly Ocean," which I had wanted to visit for a long time!

There were Japanese staff members and staff who could speak Japanese, so the explanations were easy to understand, and I felt安心して参加できました(^_^)

今回のホノルルステイは事前の計画を全く立ててこなかったんで、現地から色々と情報検索して探しだしました。

前から行ってみたかった「天国の海」に初トライ！

日本人のスタッフさんも、日本語を話せるスタッフさんもいたので、説明も分かりやすく安心して参加できました(^_^)

The transportation was smooth, and there were many staff members who could communicate in Japanese, so I was able to participate without any difficulties.

The content of the sandbar was also fulfilling, and we were blessed with good weather on the day, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful sea. The spam onigiri as a light snack was delicious!

I’m really glad I could join this tour. Thank you very much!

送迎はスムーズで、日本語の対応できる方も多く、不自由なく参加できました。

サンドバーの内容も充実しており、当日は天気にも恵まれて、とても綺麗な海を楽しめました。
軽食のスパムおにぎりが美味しかった！

このツアーに参加できて本当よかったです。
ありがとうございました！

I participated in the first bus trip during Golden Week. The bus was almost full. (I made the reservation about a month in advance.) There were not only Japanese people but also other Asians participating, so the guidance was provided in both Japanese and English.

On the day of the sandbar, the deepest part was around the groin, and the shallowest part was about knee-deep (I am 165 cm tall). We alternated with other passengers on the boat to do snorkeling and activities, and since we went snorkeling first, the staff kindly taught us how to wear the snorkel mask on the boat.

Snorkeling: I swam in deeper water than I had imagined. Of course, I couldn't touch the bottom, but since there were few people who couldn't swim, the guide accompanied them while swimming. I was very happy to see sea turtles (about 5 to 6 of them). They were swimming or staying in their habitat, and they were so big that it surprised me! The guide found the sea turtles and pointed out where they were.

Activities: Mainly, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) was the focus (there were fewer floaties, and I don't think there were any ZAYAK on the day of participation). SUP was difficult to balance, but it was a lot of fun.

There was plenty of time for both snorkeling and activities. The duration was just right—not too long and not too short.

The guides were bright, kind, and their explanations and stories were interesting, making it a wonderful experience. I had a lovely time. Thank you very much!

GW真っ只中の第1便に参加しました。
バスはほぼ満席です。(予約は1ヶ月前くらいにしました。)日本人だけでなく他のアジア人も一緒に参加していたので、日本語と英語の両方での案内がありました。

当日のサンドバーは、いちばん深いところで足の付け根あたり、いちばん浅いところで膝下くらいでした。(身長165cm)
他の船の乗船者と交代で、シュノーケリングとアクティビティを行う形で、先にシュノーケリングを行ったため(？)、船の上でシュノーケルマスクの付け方など丁寧に教えていただきました。
シュノーケリング：想像以上に深いところを泳ぎました。もちろん、足はつきませんが、泳げない人は(人数が少なかったためか)ガイドさんが付いて泳いでいました。
シュノーケル中に海亀(5〜6頭)に会えたのはとても嬉しかったです。泳いでいたり、住処にとどまっていたり、とにかく大きくて驚きました！ガイドさんが、海亀を見つけて、いる場所を教えてくれました。
アクティビティ：主にSUPがメイン(浮き輪の数は少なめ、参加日にZAYAKは無かった気がします)でした。SUPはバランス取るのが難しかったですが、とても楽しかったです。

シュノーケルもアクティビティも、充分時間があります。長すぎず短すぎずちょうどいい時間でした。

ガイドの皆さんは、明るく、親切で説明やお話がおもしろくて、とても素晴らしかったです。素敵な時間を過ごせました。ありがとうございました！！

The bus from the hotel to the site is average. The driver provided information for the return trip when we got off. He gave the announcements in English and Kansai dialect (laughs).

The boat has a toilet. I had to hold it in a lot during the manta tour on the Big Island, so this was a big help!

There are plenty of drinks available on board, even miso soup! There are also a lot of snacks. Only one rice ball per person, though.

During the initial snorkeling for those who wanted to participate, the crew guided us. They scattered food, so there were tons of fish. I saw more than ten turtles swimming around.

After that, we did stand-up paddleboarding. They told us to enjoy it until the last minute, so we played until just before heading back!

Most of the crew spoke fluent Japanese. There were also people with babies.

ホテルから現地までのバスは普通。
降りる時に運転手さんが帰りの案内してくれます。
英語と関西弁で案内してくれました（笑）

船にトイレついてます。
ハワイ島のマンタツアーはトイレめちゃくちゃ我慢したので、とても助かりました！

船内には飲み物も充実。お味噌汁まで！
スナックもめちゃくちゃあります。
おにぎりだけ、1人1個まで。

最初の希望者のシュノーケリングでは、クルーの方が案内してくれます。
餌を撒いてくれるので、めちゃくちゃ魚がいます。亀は10匹以上泳いでました。

その後サップしました。
ギリギリまで楽しんで！と言ってもらえたので帰りギリギリまで遊びました！

クルーの方、ほとんど日本語ペラペラでした。
赤ちゃん連れの方もいましたよ。

The two women, Captain Hosanna and Jamie, who took care of us, were very fluent in Japanese. After explaining in English, they kindly re-explained everything for the Japanese guests, which made us feel very relieved and was great.

During the snorkeling led by Jamie, we were able to swim alongside a mother and baby sea turtle, which was a rare experience to see them up close. Looking beneath the surface, we could see schools of fish up close, and it was truly moving; I'm really glad we came.

On the other hand, during the shuttle bus ride, there was an unexpected stop at Leonard's Malasada wagon, where the driver kept praising it and asking for tips, which was not mentioned in the itinerary. I think such things should be noted. We didn't bring extra money and felt like we just wasted time.

僕達を担当してくれたホサンナキャプテンとジェイミーさん二人の女性は日本語がとても流暢で、英語で説明した後にわざわざ日本人のためにもう一度説明し直してくれたのでとても安心できて良かったです。
ジェイミーさんが引率してくれたシュノーケリングではウミガメの親子と並泳でき、とても間近で見ることが出来て貴重な体験となりました。水面の中を見ると魚の群れが間近で見ることができ、本当に感動し来て良かったです。
反面、送迎バスでは案内に記載の無かった「チップの要求と運転手がやたらと褒めるレナーズのマラサダのワゴンに立ち寄る」という事があり、そういうことなら記載すべきと思いました。私達は余分なお金を持っていかず、時間だけ浪費した感がありました。

I kept jumping back and forth with scuba diving vs snorkeling. I’m glad I chose snorkeling! our instructor was Rida, he made the experience great with his cheesey jokes and his knowledge of the sea life. He was also very kind and understanding to those who were very afraid of deep water and using the snorkel for the first time.

You can enjoy stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and snorkeling at the sandy beach in the shallow waters offshore. The strong winds made SUP quite challenging, but I was able to see sea turtles while snorkeling. It's no problem even for those who are new to snorkeling. There are staff members who speak Japanese, which was reassuring. The scenery and the ocean are beautiful, offering a different kind of experience compared to other beaches.

沖にある浅瀬の砂浜でSUPやシュノーケリングを楽しむことができます。風が強かったのでSUPは難易度が高かったですが、シュノーケリングではウミガメを見ることができました。シュノーケリング初めての方でも問題なしです。日本語の話せるスタッフの方がいらっしゃるので安心でした。景色も海も綺麗で、他のビーチとは違った楽しみ方ができます。

The sea was beautiful, the guide was kind, and there were light snacks, making it a great tour. I was satisfied to see sea turtles while snorkeling.

海もきれいでガイドさんも優しく、軽食もあり大変良いツアーでした
シュノーケリングでウミガメも見ることができて満足です

I was very excited because I couldn't imagine what the place would be like when heading there by boat. Once we arrived, I was able to fully enjoy SAP and snorkeling. I even got to see baby sea turtles.

船で向かう時には、どんな場所かイメージできていなかったのでとてもワクワクしました。
着いてからはSAPやシュノーケリングを存分に楽しむことができました。海亀の子供も見ることができました

The weather wasn't very good, but I was really happy to see many sea turtles. The staff were also very kind. I would like to participate again next time.

天気はあまり良くなかったですが、ウミガメをたくさん見れてとても良かったです。
スタッフの方もとても親切でした。
また次回参加したいと思いました。

Even without snorkeling experience, you can see the beautiful underwater scenery. We were able to see 6 or 7 sea turtles up close, and it felt like the little turtles were swimming alongside us. My 5-year-old child also enjoyed seeing the underwater world from the boat with windows.

シュノーケリングの経験なくともキレイに海の中が見られます。ウミガメも6,7匹間近に見られて小さなウミガメは一緒に泳いでくれるような感覚でした。
5歳の子供も窓付きのボートから海中が見えて充実していました

Nick was AWESOME! We went as a family (child age 11) and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.