All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

Absolutely wonderful experience!
We were picked up right on time, and it was a short drive to the harbour from our hotel in Waikiki. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and professional and the sail boat was spacious and clean. The snorkeling gear was good quality and generally fit well, although my mask leaked a little.
We saw our first turtle not long after getting in the water, and saw quite a few more thereafter. They came very close to us as they surfaced to breath, making for incredible photo opportunities.
This was an amazing experience and anyone visiting the island and considering this activity will not be disappointed!

So, I have never been sea sick before in my entire life, but snorkeling in the swell did me in. The crew were SO FANTASTIC. They helped me out of the water, checked in over and over, and were a delight. No their fault I yakked, and the did everything they reasonably could to make the trip good in spite of it. The sailing part was awesome-- it was windy and a little rough and so we really raced along and got bounced around in the waves. Very exciting. I love boats!

On my first trip to Hawaii, I absolutely wanted to visit the heavenly sea. On the day of the trip, the weather was cloudy, and I couldn't see the beautiful ocean scenery I had hoped for, but by the time we went snorkeling, it cleared up, and I was so happy to swim in the crystal-clear water with sea turtles and fish. My husband is not a strong swimmer, so I was anxious about snorkeling alone, but the staff were kind and provided great guidance, allowing me to enjoy swimming. The snacks were also delicious. I definitely want to go again.

初めてのハワイ旅行、天国の海は絶対に行きたいと思っていました。当日天気は曇り空で期待していたような海の景色はなかなか見られませんでしたが、シュノーケリングをする時間には晴れてきて透き通るような海の中をウミガメや魚たちと泳ぐことができてとても嬉しかったです。主人は泳ぐのが苦手で、シュノーケリングは私一人の参加で不安でしたが、スタッフの方が優しく指導してくださって楽しく泳ぐことができました。軽食もおいしかったです。是非また行きたいと思います。

I made a reservation without checking the low tide schedule, and when I arrived, there was no sand, just water everywhere.
As for the snacks... the main wrap was too rich with cheese rolls and cream cheese, making it inedible.
However, I was glad to experience stand-up paddleboarding.
Next time, I will check the low tide and try again.

干潮の時刻を調べず予約してしまい、行ったら砂地はなく、どこも海でした。
軽食は・・・メインのラップが、チーズロールさらにクリームチーズでくどくて食べれず・・・
スタンドアップパドルが体験できたのがよかった。
次は干潮を確認してリベンジします。

The weather on the day was a bit iffy, with rain coming and going, which was disappointing, but I had a great time. The service was good, they took photos for us, and the food was delicious!

当日天気が微妙で雨が降ったりやんだりで残念でしたが楽しかったです。
サービスも良く写真を撮ってくれたり食事も美味しくてgood!

I finally got to visit the long-awaited paradise of the sea! The weather was fairly good, and I was able to see sea turtles up close! The optional snorkeling allowed me to see many beautiful fish, which was fantastic! I also enjoyed a delicious lunch! The staff were very energetic, and it was a lot of fun.

念願だった天国の海へやっと行けました！天気もまあまあ良く、ウミガメも近くで見れました！自由参加のシュノーケリングでは綺麗な魚をたくさん見ることができとても良かったです！昼食も美味しくいただきました！スタッフの方もとても元気な方々でとても楽しかったです。

The paddleboarding at the sandbar didn't go well because of the strong wind, but the underwater scooter was great! The diver took some photos for us, which made for a nice memory. Watching the turtles swim gracefully made me feel very calm.

サンドバーでやったパドルボートは風が強くてうまく行かなかったけれど、
水中スクーターはとても良かった！
ダイバーの方が写真も撮ってくれて、いい記念になりました。
亀が優雅に泳いでいて、とても穏やかな気持になれました。

awesome experience. This was out first underwater activity and at first i was not confident to get into water.. but, the guide was all was there next to me the whole time. you don't need to know how to swim to do this. Don't miss the snorkel with fish and turtle around you.

I found information that the tide would be at 0.5 feet around the time of arrival, but in reality, the water level was quite high, making it difficult with children. The tour had a fixed departure time, but I thought it would be great if there were options set for the sandbar that allowed for walking on the beach. I understand that it's nature, so guarantees can't be made...

The tour guide and the bus driver were all very nice, and they provided a pleasant experience from departure to disbanding. The staff on the boat were also very kind to the children, so I was extremely satisfied with the staff overall.

潮の満ちひきを調べたら到着時間頃は0.5フィートという情報があったのですが、実際は越下くらいまでと水面が高くて子連れではなかなか大変でした。出発時間が固定されているツアーでしたが、サンドバーを「砂浜として歩ける」時間で設定したものがあれば価値があがるのになと思いました。自然のことなので確約はできないんでしょうけど。。。
ツアーのガイドさんやバスの運転手さんはみないい人で出発から解散まで気持ちよく対応いただきました。船上スタッフさんも子供たちにとても優しくして下さったので、スタッフさんに関しては大大大満足感です。

I checked the low tide times in advance and went at the best time during my stay. The water was about ankle-deep, and the contrast of the sea was very beautiful. I also saw sea turtles.

前もって干潮の時間を調べ、滞在中一番いい時に行きました。
くるぶしくらいの深さで、海のコントラストがとてもきれいでした。
ウミガメも見れましたよ。

The weather was nice, and I was able to see a lot of turtles. While playing at the sandbar, a turtle swam by just about a meter away from me, which was really lucky. Since I had a 5-year-old with me, we didn't go snorkeling and instead played in the shallow water. The captain and other staff members played with the kids and lent us stand-up paddles, floaties, and bodyboards, which made both the kids and adults very satisfied.

天候も良く、カメさんをたくさん見ることができました。
サンドバーで遊んでいると距離にして1メートルもないくらいをカメさんがスイスイ泳いでいて本当にラッキーでした。
5歳の子供もいたためシュノーケルには行かずに浅瀬で遊んでいると、キャプテンや他のスタッフの方が子供と一緒にあそんでくれたり、スタンダップパドル、うきわ、ボディボードを貸してくれて、子供も大人も大満足でした。

Almost all participants were Japanese. The guide was also Japanese and very friendly, which was great. They offered GoPro rentals, and if you have a camera, they will take pictures for you. Since it was our honeymoon, having someone take photos of the two of us was appreciated. However, it's natural that those who borrowed a GoPro were prioritized for photos. We didn't rent one, but they still approached us to take pictures.

I recommend checking the sandbar's appearance based on the tide and time. By the way, I couldn't make a reservation for the morning of the day when the sea level drops below zero a week in advance.

参加者はほぼ全員日本人でした。ガイドさんも日本人で気さくだった為良かったです。
ゴープロの貸し出しもありましたし、カメラを持ってれば写真を撮ってくれます、新婚旅行なので誰がが撮ってくれる2人の写真はありがたいです。ただ、当然ですがゴープロを借りた人の方が優遇して撮ってくれます。自分たちは借りてませんが普通に声を掛けてくれます。
サンドバーは、潮位と時間で姿が違う為調べる事をオススメします。ちなみに、海抜0を割る日の午前は1週間前で予約が取れませんでした。

I was able to see sea turtles underwater while snorkeling, and it was so much fun! I thought the price was a bit high, though.

シュノーケルでは水中に海亀を見ることができ、とても楽しかったです！
少しお値段が高いかなと思いました。

I signed up because I wanted to see the 360-degree sandy beach, and it was packed at the Kingdom Dive. Even though the water was shallow, it was about up to my hips, and a sea turtle came right up close! The staff were friendly and attentive—no complaints at all! The bus driver, Ken, also had some funny food stories. It was a great experience, thank you!

360度砂浜を見たくて申し込みましたが、キングダイドでみっちみち
浅くても足の付け根くらいでしたが、すぐそばまで海ガメが寄ってきました！スタッフもノリが良くて丁寧！文句なしです！
バスの運ちゃんケンさんのフードトークも面白かったです。良い体験しました、ありがとうございます。

I carefully checked the times for high and low tides before participating (laughs). Since the tide goes out only a few times a year, I recommend joining during the times when the water level is as low as possible♡

It was a day with both sunshine and clouds, but when the sun shone, the sea sparkled beautifully!! It was so much fun to ride the boat and swim freely!

The buffet on the boat was beautifully arranged and tasted much better than I expected, so I had a lot☆

Also, when you get on the boat, your body can get cold, and it feels chilly when the wind blows, so I recommend bringing a hoodie and a bath towel if you're sensitive to the cold♡

満潮干潮の時間を綿密に調べて参加しました（笑）
本当に潮がなくなるのは年に数回なので、できるだけ水位が低い時間帯に参加するのがオススメです♡

晴れたり曇ったりの一日でしたが陽射しが当たると海がキラキラ輝いて本当に綺麗！！
ボートに乗ったり自由に泳いだりも出来てめっちゃ楽しいです！

船上でのバイキングも綺麗に盛り付けて用意してくださり思ってたより全然美味しくてたくさん頂きました☆

あと、船に上がると身体が冷えてて風が吹くと寒く感じるので冷え性の方はパーカーとバスタオル持参がオススメです♡

I was worried about whether it would be sunny in Hawaii for my first visit and if I would be able to communicate in Japanese. On top of that, I was eight months pregnant...

The day I participated was May 18. It was very sunny, and I didn't feel seasick at all. It was incredibly beautiful ( •̤ᴗ•̤ ).

I was able to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling! It was so close, and I was super excited!

Since I was pregnant, everyone was very kind and considerate, so I had nothing to worry about (٩(•ᴗ• ٩).

I would love to participate again once my child is born!

初めてのハワイで、晴れるのかも、日本語通じるかも全くわからなくて心配でした。
なおかつ妊娠８ヶ月で…

参加した日5月18日
すごく晴れてて、船酔いもなく、
すごく綺麗でした( •̤ᴗ•̤ )

シュノーケルで、ウミガメと泳ぐことができました＼(^^)／近くて大興奮でした！

私の妊婦ということで
皆さん優しく気遣いたくさんで
なにも心配いらなかったです٩(•ᴗ• ٩)

子供産まれたらまた参加したいです！

What a GREAT time! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great way to start my last day of vacation. Highly recommended to do!

On the day, the weather was great, and the color of the sea was very beautiful. It was nice to be in the water up to my waist, but it was enjoyable. The staff were cheerful and really lifted our spirits, making it a fun experience. Since we didn't snorkel, we enjoyed the mini cruise. The buffet was also very delicious. I would love to participate again.

当日は天気に恵まれたので、海の色もとてもキレイでした。腰からふくらはぎくらいのところまででしたが、よかったです。スタッフの方達は、明るく気分も盛り上げてくれたので楽しかったです。シュノーケルをしない私達はミニクルーズで楽しめました。バイキングもとても美味しいです。また参加したいです。

It was raining and very cold, but the staff really got everyone excited, and I was able to enjoy a fun snorkeling experience✨ When we spotted a turtle, the captain kindly stopped the boat, which I thought was very considerate! I definitely want to try again on a sunny day!!!

雨が降っていてとても寒かったですが、スタッフの皆さんが盛り上げてくださって楽しいシュノーケルをすることができました✨
カメを見つけたらキャプテンが船を止めてくださったりとても良心的だったなあと思います！
次は天気のいい日にぜひ再チャレンジしたいと思います！！！

Wauw, this was so nice, beautiful "dive" space on scooter, beautiful fish. My husband (non swimmer) even went with me and very proud of him that he did it :)

The pier only has a restroom, so it's better to prepare and bring any items you want to purchase, like waterproof goods and towels, in advance. The boat ride is about 10 minutes, so I didn't experience seasickness.

I wasn't expecting much from the food, but it was delicious. The BBQ lunch on the boat was really great!

The snorkeling was a bit cramped because there were too many people, and I got kicked by others' feet while swimming in a line, which was a bit tough, but it was still fun.

You can borrow a GoPro camera! A waterproof camera or waterproof cover is essential!

船乗り場にはトイレしかないので、防水グッズやタオルなど購入したいものは予め準備して行ったほうがいいです。ボートでは約１０分なので船酔いすることもなかったです。
ご飯は期待していなかったですが、美味しかったです。船の上でのBBQランチとっても良かったです！
スノーケリングは人数が多すぎて一列で泳ぐ時に人の足で蹴られたりと少しぎゅうぎゅうな感じで泳いでたのでそれだけ辛かったですが、楽しかったです。
GOプロのカメラを借りれます！防水カメラや防水カバーは必須です！

There was almost nothing except for the sea turtles, but when I returned to Tokyo, I realized once again how wonderful it is.

海がめ以外はほとんど何もいなかったが、東京に戻るとすばらしさが改めて分かる。＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊*****************

There were tropical fish, but I mistakenly thought I would see them on the offshore island, so I was expecting more beautiful coral reefs. Aside from that, it was a fun crew and delicious food (the kalua pig was the best), and I also got to see dolphins and turtles. It would have been even better if I understood English! Most of the participants were foreigners. The sailing in the nice weather during the morning felt great.

熱帯魚はいましたが、沖の島に渡って観るものと勝手に勘違いしていたのでもっと綺麗なサンゴ礁と期待していました。その事を除けば楽しいクルーと美味しい食事(カルアピック最高)、イルカや亀にも会えました。英語が判ればもっと最高かな！参加者はほぼ外人。天気の良い午前中セイリングは気持ち良かったです。

I knew there would be a Japanese guide, but I was surprised at how fluent they were! The wristband that applies pressure to the motion sickness point (sold separately for $20) is safe for pregnant women and children since it doesn't use any medication, which was very reassuring! Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, but once we got into the water, it didn't matter, and we had a great time!

We were able to see sea turtles up close, and we also spotted beautiful colorful fish near the coral. The food we had on the water was very delicious!

Above all, the guide and staff were very cheerful, which allowed us to enjoy the Hawaiian atmosphere!

日本語ガイドがつくのは知ってましたが
ペラペラで驚きました！
酔い止めのツボを押してくれるリストバンド(別売$20)も
薬を使ってないので、妊婦さんも子供も使える物で
とても安心でした！
天気はあいにくの雨でしたが海の中に入れば
関係なかったのでしっかり楽しめました！

ウミガメもとても近くで見ることが出来て
サンゴの近くにいる綺麗な色の魚も見る事が出来て
海の上でのご飯もとても美味しかったです！

なによりガイドさんとスタッフさんが
とても陽気な方だったので
ハワイの雰囲気を味わって楽しめました！！！

From a perfectly on time bus pick up to a great day on the water, this tour is definitely worth the money. Weather was a bit ordinary but crew did a fantastic job of making sure we all had fun and were looked after. Great hospitality, fantastic crew, awesome day!

I referred to the experiences of others and participated in the Captain Bruce's Heaven on Earth Sandbar activity for the first time. I researched the times when the sandbar would be at low tide on the web six months in advance and made my reservation accordingly. Thanks to that, when we arrived at the sandbar at 10 AM, the tide was about 15 centimeters. The rest depends on the weather; while it might be a bit of an exaggeration to say it can be heaven or hell, you can get a rough idea of the weather from the long-term forecast a week prior. However, if you wait until the last minute, there’s a possibility it could be fully booked. The staff were very kind and it was a great experience. I would like to go again, this time with my grandchildren.

体験談を参考にさせて頂き、今回はじめてキャプテン・ブルース　天国の海　サンドバーのアクティビティに参加しました。半年前から滞在期間中で最もサンドバーが干潮になる時間帯をWebで調べて申し込みしました。そのおかげでサンドバーに到着した１０時には潮位は１５センチ位でした。あとは天気しだいで天国と地獄ちょっと言い過ぎと思いますが、天気は1週間前の長期予報でおおよそ分かります。ただし直前だと満席の可能性があります。
スタッフのみなさんはとても親切で大変良かったです。
今度は孫を連れて、また行きたいと思いました。

If you're lucky, you might encounter sea turtles, and on the day of our participation, two sea turtles were swimming around the boat. When we dove into the water, we were able to see them up close. The experience of diving with sea turtles became a wonderful memory. The captain was also kind, and we had a great time. However, even if the weather is good, the boat does sway when you head out to sea. A friend of mine got seasick, so I think it's essential for those considering this to prepare for seasickness. My friend mentioned that hunger and fatigue were also issues, so since the participation is early in the morning, make sure to have breakfast and get enough sleep beforehand.

運が良ければ海亀に会えるということでしたが、参加当日は二頭もの海亀が船の周りを泳いでいて、水中に潜った時もすぐ近くで見ることができました。
海亀と一緒に潜る経験は良い思い出になりました。
船長さんも親切で楽しく過ごせました。
ただ、天気が良くても沖に出ますのでどうしても船が揺れます。友達が船酔いでダウンしたので、検討中の方は船酔い対策は必須だと思います。
空腹と疲労が悪かったと友達が言っていたので、参加が早い時間ですので朝食と早めの睡眠はちゃんととっておきましょう。

It's a very beautiful place where you can meet sea turtles, and the lunch on the boat was not just a tour bento, but very delicious. It's a place you should visit at least once.

とてもきれいな場所で、海がめにも会え、船上のランチもツアーのお弁当、ではなくとても美味しかったです。一度は行くべき場所です。

You can ride a underwater scooter and dive into the sea to interact with beautiful fish. The staff is present to take photos for you, and the service is excellent.

水中スクーターに乗って海中に潜り、キレイな魚と触れ合えます。スタッフ立会いで写真も撮ってもらえてサービスも充実してます。

There are several sandbar tours, but the only walkable sandbar is with Captain Bruce. Not only is the sea beautiful, but I also enjoyed a BBQ on the boat and had the chance to see wild turtles up close, which was a lot of fun.

サンドバーツアーは数ありますが、歩けるサンドバーはキャプテンブルースのみ。海がキレイなだけでなく、船上BBQを満喫できたり野生のカメを間近で見れたり非常に楽しめました。