All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

I was able to see sea turtles and small fish up close with the underwater scooter. The stand-up paddleboarding was fun as the whole family could paddle while standing. The staff spoke Japanese, which made us feel at ease while having fun.

水中スクーターではウミガメ・小さな魚達を近くで見ることができました。スタンドアップパドルボードは家族全員立ってこげるようになり、楽しかったです。スタッフの方も日本語が話せる方だったので安心して遊ぶことができました。

There was a mix-up, and our pickup time was delayed, but thank you for your consideration until the end! I apologize as I think it was also because we arrived just in time.

I believe there were both local staff and Japanese staff present, and everyone had wonderful hospitality, creating a pleasant atmosphere on board throughout.

The weather wasn't very good and it was a bit cold, so I would like to try again during a warmer season next time. ^_^

手違いがあり、ピックアップ時間が遅れたのですが最後までお気遣いいただきありがとうございました！
私たちが時間ギリギリに行ってしまったせいもあると思うので申し訳なかったです。

スタッフさんは現地の方日本人の方両方いらっしゃると思いますが、どの方もホスピタリティが素晴らしく船上は終始和やかな雰囲気でした。

お天気があまり良くなく少し寒かったので、次回は暖かい時期に再挑戦したいです^_^

Was lots of fun - the divers/guides with us were great. Only negative was that it was a little choppy on the day and my husband ended up getting seasick while waiting for others to complete their turn. This though ended up a positive as it helped with bringing more fish closer to the boat! Next time we would be more prepared and take seasick tablets beforehand. Also I had tried scuba diving in the past and had problems "equalizing", thus could not move far from the diving platform. The underwater scooter experience has helped me overcome my previous fears of underwater adventures. An awesome time was had despite the seasickness.

It was written that snorkeling could be done during the waiting time, and although it was more expensive than other sites without snorkeling, I applied thinking I could snorkel as well. In reality, the explanation was insufficient, and the guide who could somewhat speak Japanese was unfriendly. There were no prior instructions for the underwater scooter, so I ended up not knowing when to snorkel. I would like a refund for the snorkeling fee.

待ち時間にシュノーケリングが出来ると書いてあり、他社サイトのシュノーケリング無しより高かったがシュノーケリングも出来ると思い、申し込みました。
実際は説明も不十分ですし、日本語がなんとなく話せるガイドは感じ悪く、水中スクーターの事前の順番の指示もない為、シュノーケリングをするタイミングがわからいまま、終了しました。
シュノーケリング代分返して欲しいです。

Had a great time! As others have said, lots of wait time but you can spend it sunning or snorkeling. We had read the other reviews and knew to take Dramamine. Many others had not and felt sick. We felt great and would recommend this activity. Bought the photo video combo. Great work - only disappointment was we were missing solo wife pics. Still a great value.

It was such an amazing tour! It was truly moving, and I will definitely go again!

こんなにさいこーなツアーあるんだってくらい！素敵なツアーでした！
ほんとに感動して、また絶対いきます！

The water was shallow, just above the ankles. It wasn't completely dry land, but the good weather and the feeling of standing in the middle of the sea was very strange and became a wonderful memory. The staff were also very friendly and took a lot of photos, which made me happy. I didn't participate in snorkeling since I can't swim, but they lent me a float, so I was able to enjoy myself! The boat's restroom was also clean, which was a plus. I would love to join again.

膝下、足首より上の浅さでした。
完全な陸ではなかったけれど、天気も良く海の真ん中で立っている感覚はとても不思議でよい思い出になりました。
スタッフの方々も、写真を進んでたくさんとってくれて嬉しかったです。
シュノーケリングは泳げないので参加しませんでしたが、浮き輪をかしてくれるので楽しめました！
船のトイレも綺麗だったのも◎
また参加したいです。

I participated in this tour because I wanted to visit the famous sandbar in Oahu. After walking on the sandbar, you can experience snorkeling in the deeper areas around it. There were sea turtles swimming close to the tour boat, and you can also see rays while snorkeling.

When I participated, the tide was somewhat high, so the water depth to the sandbar was about knee-deep, which diminished the experience of the sandbar. I definitely recommend checking the low tide times in advance and trying to participate during low tide if possible.

There are a few GoPro rentals available, so you can also enjoy capturing underwater footage.

オアフ島では有名なサンドバーに行ってみたいということで、このツアーに参加しました。
サンドバーを歩いた後、サンドバー周辺の深くなっているところでシュノーケリングを体験できます。ツアー船になついているウミガメが直ぐ近くを泳いでいたり、シュノーケリングではエイも見ることができます。
参加した時はやや満ち潮の時だったので、サンドバーまでの水深がひざ丈ほどあり、サンドバーの醍醐味は半減でした。是非、事前に干潮の時間を調べ、極力干潮時に参加することをおススメします。
数台ではありますが、Go Proのレンタルもできるので、水中での撮影も楽しめますよ。

Last year during snorkeling at Sandbar, I didn't encounter any honu, but this time with the underwater scooter, I was able to see multiple honu and was very satisfied with the photos and videos taken.

昨年のサンドバーでのシュノーケリング時はホヌに会えませんでしたが今回の水中スクーターでは複数のホヌに会え、写真、ビデオも撮ってもらえて大変満足しました

Exploring the sandbar was easy when the seabed was sandy, but when we got closer to the rocky areas, it was painful on the soles of our feet, and everyone let out little screams. However, wandering underwater was fun. I can't swim at all, and while I didn't snorkel, the participants who dove were all excited about the beautiful sea. It's a shame I couldn't see it! But for those who couldn't dive (like me and a grandmother with small children), we were able to take a sightseeing tour around the area on a motorboat. The crew only spoke English, but chatting with them was enjoyable. The Japanese-speaking guide was also interesting, and the meal exceeded my expectations. Those who dove seemed to get hungry, as they even went back for seconds. Next time, I hope to be able to swim a bit better and challenge myself to try snorkeling again.

サンドバーの散策は砂場状の海底の時は未だ歩きやすいのですが、岩に近い海底面の時は足裏が痛くて皆んなチョット悲鳴をあげたり、海中の散策が面白かったです。全く泳げないのですが、シュノーケリングの時はしませんでしたが、潜った参加者の方々は皆さん楽しいんで綺麗な海の様子に興奮気味でした。見れなくて残念！でも、潜れない人(私と小さいお子様連れのおばあさん)には、モータボートで周りを観光させてくださいました。英語しか喋れないクルーでしたが、お喋りがたのしかったです。日本語でのガイドさんんもおもしろく、食事も結構期待以上の内容でした。潜った人達はやはりお腹が空くのかお代わりまでしていましたよ。次回は少し泳げるようになって、シュノーケリングにチャレンジできるよう、又利用しようと思います。

We wanted to do something fun while my dad was visiting for his and my daughter's birthday. Great trip! The guys were funny and knowledgeable. We saw dolphin right as we sat out on the trip. Snorkeling spot was great and clear blue seas. We hope to do it again!

The weather was bad and cold. I didn't quite understand the appeal of the sandbar... However, the guide was very interesting and kindly taught us various things about Hawaii and offered warm tea. We also got to see sea turtles! ^_^

天気が悪く寒かったです。サンドバーの良さがイマイチ分からず、、、
ただガイドの方はとても面白くて、ハワイのイロイロな事を教えてくれたり暖かいお茶などを出してくれたり優しかった^_^ウミガメも見れました^_^

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Since it was the first time for my family in Hawaii, we chose popular activities. My husband and my family totaled 10 people. I was a bit anxious because my husband's family only speaks English, but there were many native speakers (since it was a Japanese company), and they provided explanations in English, which was great. My mother and mother-in-law, who didn't want to snorkel, were specially taken out on a boat and seemed to enjoy it. The service was very good, and the response from the time of booking was polite and quick, which made me feel at ease.

As for the sea, it was cloudy and occasionally rainy, which made it a bit cold. We did some snorkeling and saw a few fish and turtles, but compared to the beautiful seas I've seen in other countries, it was just okay. Also, there was a long time for taking photos, and my husband's family seemed to be wondering what we were doing during that time.

However, it was a very good experience with my family on our first trip to Hawaii, and I recommend the company for their prompt and flexible service. I just felt that the price was a bit too high, so I give it four stars.

私達のハネムーンでハワイに来ました。家族はハワイが初めてだったので、人気のアクティビティを選びました。夫、私の家族総勢10名。夫の家族は英語しか話せないので不安でしたが、(日本の会社だったので)ネイティブの方もたくさんいらっしゃり、説明も英語でして下さり良かったです。スノーケルをしたくない私の母と義理の母には、わざわざボートを出してくれて楽しめたそうです。サービスはとても良く、予約の時から対応も丁寧でレスポンスも早く安心出来ました。
肝心の海は、曇って雨も時々降ったりと寒かったです。スノーケルもして、少し魚や亀が見れましたが、海や魚の綺麗さは今まで見て来た違う国の海と比べるとまぁまぁ、という感じでした。
あと、写真を撮る時間？みたいなのが長くて夫の家族は、何をする時間？？みたいな雰囲気でした。
でも、初めてのハワイで家族とならとてもいい経験だし、会社の方も迅速、フレシキブルな対応でオススメです。
ただ、ちょっと値段が高すぎるので☆四つです。

The guides were very kind, and the explanations were very easy to understand. I was able to see sea turtles clearly, so I was very satisfied! However, due to the timing of my visit, there were no completely exposed sandy areas, and there was a problem with the meeting point where I was almost forgotten, which nearly caused me to miss the shuttle bus.

ガイドのみなさん、とても親切で、解説もとてもわかりやすかったです。ウミガメもしっかり観れたのでここは大満足！ただ、訪れたタイミングの問題で、完全に砂場が出ている場所がなかったのと、待ち合わせ場所で忘れられてしまい、あやうく乗り合いバスに乗れなくなりそうになった誘導の問題があった点が残念。

The underwater scooter that I had been wanting to try was amazing! (^_-)-☆ I received explanations in somewhat hesitant Japanese from the staff, and I wondered if it would be okay, but they were very kind and attentive when it came time to ride the scooter. I was truly impressed by the beautiful sea!! After getting off the scooter, I was able to snorkel, and for $30, you can download photos and videos. It gets very cold when you get back on the boat, so I recommend wearing a thick jacket, and also taking motion sickness medication. The staff worked very hard, but it would be nice if they had a few more smiles. I definitely want to participate again! (*^-^*)

是非やってみたいと思っていた水中スクーター、最高でした(^_-)-☆
スタッフの方のたどたどしい日本語で説明を受け、大丈夫かなと思いましたが、
スクーターに乗る時はちゃんと親切に対応していただきました。
とにかく美しい海に感激しました！！
スクーターから降りた後もシュノーケルが出来、３０ドル払うと写真とビデオがダウンロード
出来ます。
船から上がるととても寒いので、厚手の上着をお勧めします、それと酔い止めも～～
スタッフの方々は一生懸命に対応していらっしゃいましたが、もう少し笑顔があると
いいな～～～
又是非参加したいと思っています(*^-^*)

What a great experience. They picked me and my son up at our hotel and drove maybe 15-20 minutes. very nice catamaran and they had all the gear we needed. The water was clear and we saw some turtles and fish. I would definitely do this again and my son loved it too!

I participated in an underwater scooter experience with two friends. The ride lasts about 20 minutes, which is plenty of time to enjoy it. I've swum a lot in Hawaii and abroad, but that day had the most beautiful sea. The guide mentioned that the water was clear and warm, making for great conditions. Although it felt a bit chilly due to the wind in November, the water was warm, and we enjoyed the summer sun close to noon. If there's wind, the boat can sway a little, so it might be a good idea to take motion sickness medication before participating. SUP at the sandbar is also fun. You can return to Waikiki by 1 PM, making it a great way to use your morning effectively. Additionally, they take photos underwater and send them via email for $45. The pictures of me playing with the fish and the underwater scooter became wonderful memories. By the way, it's $60 if you want a video included. The equipment is clean, and the staff is friendly, so I highly recommend this company!

友人と3人で水中スクーターをやってみたくて参加しました。
乗っている時間は20分ぐらいですが十分楽しめる時間です。
ハワイや海外でたくさん泳ぎましたが、この日が一番きれいな海でした。
ガイドさんも、濁っていないし、水が暖かいからいいコンディションだと言ってました。
11月という事で風が冷たく感じましたが水は暖かく、お昼近くには常夏の太陽も満喫しました。風があると船も少し揺れるので酔い止めを飲んで参加するといいかもしれないですね。
サンドバーでのSUPも楽しいですよ。
1時にはワイキキに戻れますし、午前中を有効に使うにはおすすめです。
あと、水中で写真を撮影してくれますが、45ドルで写真をメールで送ってくれます。
魚と水中スクーターでたわむれている写真はいい思い出になりました。
ちなみに動画付きだと60ドルです。
装備も清潔ですし、スタッフも親切ですのでこの運営会社はおすすめですよ！

The tour was concerning because the pickup was about 20 minutes late. Once we arrived at the site, we had to wait about 20 minutes to board the boat, but we could take our time with the restrooms and such. The end time for the activity was as scheduled, so perhaps the time allocation was generous...?

Once we boarded the boat, we could see many swimming sea turtles and fish from above, which really boosted our excitement! They also gave us bread, and we could feed the fish while waiting. Water, Lay's chips, and Doritos were all-you-can-eat♪

As for the snorkeling cruise, it was cold until we got in... I had to dive in, and at that moment, it was so cold that I felt like I might have a heart attack... I couldn't take my time because there was a line, and it was panic-inducing, which was the worst. However, once we started, the underwater scenery was beautiful, and they took photos with my camera, creating wonderful memories! I got to touch many fish and even swam with a sea turtle, albeit from a distance♪

However, the waiting time on the boat was long, and by the time we returned, I was pale from seasickness and the cold... It's necessary to have motion sickness medication and, depending on the season, some light warm clothing.

ツアーは、送迎が20分くらい遅れて心配になりました。現地についても20分くらい船に乗るまでひたすら待つ時間がありましたが、トイレ等はゆっくりできました。アクティビティの終了時刻は予定通りだったので、余裕のある時間配分になっているのでしょうか・・・？
舩に乗り込んでからは、泳いでいるウミガメや魚が船の上からもたくさん見えてかなりテンションがあがります！パンもくれて、待っている間餌付けもできました。
水とレイズとドリトスは食べ放題です♪
肝心のシュノーケルクルーズですが、入るまで寒かった。。。一度潜って乗るのですが、その時に寒くて心臓発作を起こしそうでキツかったです。。。後がつまっているのでゆっくりも出来ず、パニックで最悪でした。ただ、乗り始めると海の中はとても綺麗で写真も手持ちのカメラでとってくれて、とてもいい思い出になりました！魚もたくさん触れたし、ウミガメも少し遠くですが一緒に泳げました♪
ただし、船の上での待ち時間も長く船酔いして帰るころには寒いしで青ざめていました。。。酔い止めと、時期によってはちょっとした防寒が必要です。

Pick up from hotel was great! Scooter ride was really fun and you get up close to the fish!

I think it's an activity that anyone can easily enjoy underwater, even if they can't swim, since you're just sitting on a scooter. However, it states that your face won't get wet, but when getting off the scooter, you're told to get off in the water, so you end up submerged. For the 4.5 people after the first, they also had to get on the scooter from underwater, so everyone was soaked. Perhaps because there were so many people, the wait time was long, and there was no snorkeling. However, the underwater scenery was beautiful, so I think it's worth experiencing at least once.

スクーターに座っているだけなので、泳げなくても誰でも簡単に水中を楽しめるアクティビティだと思います。ですが、顔が濡れないと記載されていますが、スクーターから降りる際水中で降りろといわれるので、結果水中に潜った形になってしまいます。4.5人目以降の人たちはスクーターに乗る際も、水中から乗る形になっていたので、みんなビショビショでした。人数が多かったせいか、待ち時間が長くシュノーケリングもありませんでした。ですが水中は綺麗だったので一度体験されるといいと思います。

I participated in the afternoon BBQ lunch. Since it wasn't originally a condition to see the sandbar, I accepted that and joined the tour. The tide was about knee-deep, but I was able to see beautiful scenery! I was also glad to see sea turtles, pufferfish, and striped jack. The staff were very cheerful, making it a fun tour! Next time, I want to join when the sandbar is visible! By the way, the food was delicious too.

午後のBBQランチ付き参加しました。
元々サンドバーが見れる条件ではなかったので、そこは納得してツアーに参加しました。
だいたい膝下くらいの潮位でしたが、綺麗な景色が見れました！
ウミガメやフグ、シマアジも見ることができてよかったです。
スタッフさんも凄く明るくて楽しいツアーになりました！
次回は、サンドバーが見えるタイミングを狙って参加したいです！！
ちなみに、ご飯も美味しかったです。

This was one of the best things we did in our short stay in Hawaii. The crew were helpful and kept us feeling safe the whole time. We got very close to a lot of turtles. We highly recommend as we want to go back again & again!

Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sandbar due to the tides, but... it was heartwarming to see what seemed to be the sea turtle we had helped before swimming around the boat. We were able to enjoy a side of Hawaii beyond just Waikiki.

潮の干満の関係で残念ながらサンドバーは見られませんでしたが…
以前助けられたウミガメらしく、船の周りを泳いでいるのを見ると何だかいじらしく思えました。ワイキキだけでないハワイを楽しむことができました。

My friend who went to Hawaii with me couldn't swim, but we both wanted to see marine life. While searching for something to do, we came across this underwater scooter! We received an explanation on the boat, then put our faces in the water and hopped onto the scooter! After that, a diver accompanied us the whole way, taking us underwater! The water was clear and visibility was excellent★ Plus, there were so many fish that seemed used to people, swimming right up to us♪ They were so cute, and we even saw a sea turtle, which made for a happy time! We just had to straddle the scooter and gently press the accelerator at our feet (^^♪ They even took videos for us! It costs 3,000 yen, but I think it's worth it! It's so beautiful★ Once our time was up, we had free time. I wanted to swim, so I swam alone, and during that time, they kindly gave me bread to attract the fish! The staff were so nice, and we had a really fun time. I'm glad my friend who couldn't swim was satisfied too!

一緒にハワイに行った友人は、泳ぐことができない友人でしたが、
海の生物に会いたい気持ちは一緒で、何かないか探していたらこの水中スクーターに出会いました！！船の上で説明を受け、海に顔をつけてぼふっと水中スクーターの中に顔を出してすくーたーに跨ります！そうしたらあとはずっと後ろにダイバーさんがついてくれて海中まで連れて行ってくれます！海の水は透明でとっても視界がクリア★しかも魚は人に慣れているのかものすごい量が寄ってきました♪すごくかわいいし、ウミガメも見れたし、幸せな時間でした！私たちはスクーターにまたがり足元のアクセルを軽く踏むだけ(^^♪動画もとってくれます！有料（３０００円）ですが、払う価値あると思います！とってもきれいなんです★自分たちの時間が終わったら、あとは自由時間です。私は泳ぎたかったので一人で泳がせてもらっていましたが、その時も魚が寄ってくるようにパンをくださいました！優しい方々でとっても楽しい時間になり、泳げない友人も満足していたようで良かったです！

The best adventure I had it was simply awesome ..

Great experience awesome photographer reasonable price !!!! It was fun tons of turtles and fish ..

I wanted to go to the sandbar to take photos and use the afternoon for something else, so I signed up for this tour. It wasn't the best timing, so the water was only knee-deep, but I was glad to get some beautiful pictures. I also got to see a sea turtle! It got very cold when the sun went down, and I was shivering after snorkeling, so I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold prepare accordingly!

サンドバーに行って写真を撮りたかったのと、午後は別のことに使いたかったのでこちらのツアーに申し込みました。ベストタイミングではなかったので、浅瀬でひざ程度でしたが、綺麗な写真が撮れてよかったです。ウミガメにも会えました！陽が陰るととても寒く、シュノーケル後はガクガクなので、寒がりの方は準備することをおすすめします！

This was my fifth trip to Hawaii, and I wanted to try something new, so I joined this tour. The weather was great, and I was able to take some beautiful photos. I also enjoyed snorkeling nearby and had the chance to encounter a turtle, making it an amazing day. Since I went barefoot, it was a bit painful walking on the sand, so next time, I think I'll bring some water sandals.

５度目のハワイで、何か新しいことにチャレンジしたいということで、今回このツアーに参加しました。天気にも恵まれとても綺麗ないい写真が取れました。近くでシュノーケルも楽しめ、カメにも出会えて最高の一日でした。裸足で行ったので、砂を上を歩くときに少し痛かったので次は、海用サンダルを持っていこうと思います。

I was able to see fish and turtles right in front of me, but I didn't think I would get wet. However, when getting into the scooter, you have to put your face in the water, so it's better for women to be prepared to get a little wet.＾０＾

目の前で魚やカメなど見れましたが、濡れないと思ってけどスクーターに入る際には顔を水につけるので顔は濡れるので女性は少しは濡れてもいい準備をした方がいいですね＾０＾

Engaging staff explained everything thoroughly
Great adventure and an easy way to get below the surface and see the life there