All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

My 5-year-old nephew also participated. (The accompanying fee was a bit high...) We were able to play at the Kaizan Bar as if we had it all to ourselves. After this, we joined other underwater scooter participants by boat, and my nephew stayed on the boat while the three of us went diving. The clarity of the ocean was amazing. Each diver was with us, so it was completely not scary. By shaking a net filled with bread underwater, a huge number of fish gathered around us. A photographer took underwater photos for us (for a fee, and later, the photos will be sent via email. You can choose between videos and photos), so there’s no need to bring an underwater camera. While waiting on the boat, my nephew also got some bread and was allowed to feed the fish. Snacks and water are available freely. However, since you might get hungry, I recommend bringing some light snacks.

5歳の甥っ子も一緒に参加しました。(同行料金にしては高い。。。)
カイサンドバーで、貸切のような形で、遊べました。
この後、ボートで他の水中スクーター参加者と合流し、甥っ子は、ボートでお留守番させ、三人で潜りました。海の透明度すごいかったです。
一人ずつ、ダイバーがついてくれるので全く怖くありません。
水中で、パンの入った網をゆすることで、ものすごい勢いで魚たちが集まってきます。
カメラマンが水中写真を撮ってくれるので(有料で、のちほど、写真がメールで送られてきます。動画と写真選べます。)水中カメラを持っていく必要はありません。
ボートで待っている間、甥っ子もパンをもらい、えさやりをさせてもらいました。
スナック菓子と水は自由に頂けます。
しかし、お腹がすくので、軽食を持っていくことをおすすめします。

The crew was friendly and knowledgeable! It was great to be able to sail. Out of KoOlina instead of driving into Honolulu! We were lucky enough to get up close and personal on our Snuba dive with a hospitable sea turtle! A+

I participated in the afternoon tour. I was a bit worried about the weather as it was slightly cloudy that day, but once the boat set sail, the sun came out, and I was able to see the beautiful sandbar. The malasadas served on the boat were freshly made, still warm, and fluffy.

We landed on the sandbar! The water was at calf height due to the low tide, and we played by lying down and jumping, while the staff captured the moments with a camera. Before the sea turtles appeared, a little squid also made a guest appearance (laughs), receiving cheers of "So cute!!" from the young women (laughs).

Then we went snorkeling at the coral reef. Guided by the staff, we snorkeled while observing the coral reef. We were also able to see the sea turtles that came to visit us. Lunch was served buffet style, with a variety of options including meat, salad, fruit, bread, and rice. I didn't eat much, but everyone else went back for seconds multiple times.

There are various things to keep in mind when participating, but the staff kindly explains everything. Even those who are snorkeling for the first time have practice time, so it's all good! (Those who can't swim can rest on the boat.) Also, if you book through VELTRA, you can rent prescription masks, so those with poor eyesight can enjoy snorkeling without worry.

If you have a waterproof camera like I do, you can enjoy the tour even more, but even if you don't, you can purchase a waterproof "disposable camera" on the boat, and the staff will also take photos of the participants, so there's no need to worry. The staff were unique, and I’m really glad I participated. This time, I joined with a colleague, but if I have the chance to travel to Hawaii again, I would like to bring my whole family along.

午後のツアーで参加いたしました。当日の天候は少し曇りで心配していましたが
船が出航すると晴れ間も現れ、美しいサンドバーを拝見することができました。
船内で振る舞われるマラサダは出来たてでまだ温かくてフワッフワです。
サンドバーに上陸！海面は引き潮でふくらはぎの高さで、寝そべって遊んだり、
ジャンプして滞空する瞬間をスタッフの方がカメラで撮影してくださいました。
ウミガメ登場の前に、小さなイカちゃんもゲストで登場（笑）
若い女性の「キャーカワイイ！！」という歓声を浴びていました（笑）
そして珊瑚礁のシュノーケリングです。スタッフの先導で珊瑚礁を見ながらシュノーケリング。
遊びに来てくれたウミガメも見ることができました。
昼食はビュッフェスタイルでお肉からサラダ、フルーツ、パン、ごはんなど様々なものが
準備されています。私はあまり食べませんでしたが、皆さん何度もおかわりされていましたよ。

参加の際、色々と注意しなければならないことがありますが、スタッフの方が親切に説明してくれます。
シュノーケリングが初めての方でも練習時間があるので大丈夫です！
（泳げない方は船上で休憩できます）
またVELTRAから申し込むと度付きのマスクをレンタルでき、
視力が悪い方も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しめます。
私のように防水カメラがお持ちでしたら、より一層ツアーを楽しめますが、
なくても船上で防水仕様の「写ルンです」が購入できますし
スタッフの方も参加者の写真を撮ってくれますので心配はいりません。
スタッフの方もユニークですし、参加できて本当によかったです。
今回は私と同僚の２人で参加しましたが、次にハワイ旅行に来る機会があれば
家族全員で参加したいと思います。

The weather was great, and the sea was really beautiful (＾＾)♪ Since it was a morning trip, we arrived at the sandbar just in time for low tide, and in some places, the seawater had completely receded. During snorkeling, a sea turtle came up to the surface for air right in front of me, and I was able to swim a little with it! We had plenty of time, so even though we were running late, we weren't rushed at all and could swim leisurely and enjoy ourselves. However, the sandbar had rocky areas that were quite painful, so it would have been nice to have rental reef shoes. *It's hard to justify buying them just for this (＾＾；

天気にもめぐまれ海が本当にきれいでした（＾＾）♪
午前の便だったのでサンドバーではちょうど干潮の時間にあたり
場所によっては完全に海水が引いていました
シュノーケリングもちょうど海ガメが息継ぎに水面まで上がってきてくれて
目の前で見れ少しですが一緒に泳ぐこともできました！
時間も余裕をもってとってあるのか遅くなっても全然せかされることなく
のんびり泳ぐことができ楽しむことができました
ただサンドバーは下が岩でゴツゴツしていて痛いところも多かったので
リーフシューズのレンタルがあるとよかったです
※これのためだけになかなか自分では購入できないので（＾＾；

The underwater scooter was really great! They made an effort to gather fish by scattering food just before we went in, and they took pictures of us as a couple, which I think will create really fun memories (^^)♪ However, other aspects were lacking...

First, most of the staff didn't speak Japanese, so even when I wanted to confirm something, it was difficult to communicate. Also, I wasn't offered any light snacks, and I ended up not knowing where they were located. The explanation for the stand-up paddleboarding was just "You paddle while standing," and then we were left to figure it out on our own. It seems that aside from the underwater scooter, everything else was treated as just a way to pass the time. Considering that, I think it's an expensive option.

Also, it was very bumpy, so motion sickness medication is definitely necessary! I was confident that I wouldn't get seasick, but I experienced seasickness for the first time in my life (^^;

水中スクーターは本当によかったです！
直前にエサをまくなど魚を集める工夫をしてくれたりカップルだと
並んで写真を撮ってくれたり本当に楽しい思い出になると思います（＾＾）♪
ですがそれ以外が・・・
まずスタッフがほとんど日本語が通じなく確認したいことがあっても
なかなか通じなく困りました
あと軽食などいっさいすすめられることなく結局どこにあったも分からずじまいで
スタンドアップパドルボートも「立って漕ぐんだよ」ぐらいの説明であとは放置でした
結局水中スクーター以外は時間つぶしのおまけ的な扱いなのでしょう
そう考えると高いオプションだと思います
あとすごく揺れるので酔い止めは絶対必要です！！
絶対に酔わない自信があったのですが人生で初船酔いを体験しました（＾＾；

This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done… it's a must bucket list item. It is like you are transported to another world and underwater world and I got to see fish, turtles, sting rays - just amazing - you won't regret it. Thanks to the whole team, they made is such a fun experience.

I had an amazing time! Luckily, I was able to see a sea turtle right in front of me, which was so moving! I had heard that sometimes you can see them and sometimes you can't, so I was very satisfied to see one! I participated in the afternoon tour, and the food on the boat was incredibly delicious, and I ate a lot! The meat, in particular, was really tasty! I didn't go snorkeling; I just kept eating! The ocean was, as expected, like paradise, and it felt much cleaner than Waikiki Beach!

すごく楽しかったです！運良く、目の前で海ガメが見れて感動しました☆海ガメは見れる時と見れない時があると聞いていたのですが、見れて大満足でした！午後のツアーに参加しましたが、船の中でのお食事がすごく美味しくて沢山食べました！特にお肉がすごく美味しかったです！シュノーケリングには行かずに、ずっと食べてました！海も、さすが天国の海というだけあって、ワイキキのビーチよりもすごく綺麗に感じました！

I was very satisfied to see sea turtles in the ocean from the boat!! The staff were all unique and it was a lot of fun! (σ≧▽≦)σ

船の上から、海の中のでも海亀が見れて大満足です！！
スタッフの方も皆ユニークで楽しかったです(σ≧▽≦)σ

It was absolutely amazing! (^O^)
I went in the afternoon, and the sandbar was about knee-deep.
But sitting down and taking pictures actually allowed me to appreciate the beauty of the sea even more!
The ocean was sparkling, and I felt like I could stay there forever!
There weren't as many colorful fish while snorkeling as I expected, but I was able to swim with a sea turtle! ♪♪♪
I was desperately trying not to touch the sea turtle as it swam away! Haha!
It was really great to see it up close!
I was able to see several from the boat as well.
Leonard's malasadas and lunch were really delicious!
If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again!!!
The guide and the captain were also really nice!

とにかく最高でした(^O^)
午後の便で行きましたがサンドバーはひざ下くらいでした。
でも座って写真撮ったりするのには逆に海の綺麗さが伝わって良かったかな！
とにかく海がキラキラしててずっとここにいれる〜！って感じでした。
シュノーケリングは思ったほどカラフルな魚はいなかったですが、なんと！海ガメと泳ぐことができました♪♪♪
海ガメを触らないようにこっちが逃げるの必死でした！笑
ほんとーに間近で見られてとっても良かったです！
船の上からも何匹も見ることできました。
レナーズのマラサダ、ランチとっても美味しかった
です！
またハワイに行く機会があれば絶対参加したいです！！！
ガイドの方、船長さんもとっても良い方でした！

Absolutely awesome experience!!!! Crew were super nice and helpful!!

There were many fish and turtles in the ocean. I'm glad I was able to purchase the photos and videos taken by the staff.

海の中にはたくさんの魚や亀がいました。
スタッフの人が撮ってくれた写真やムービーを購入できてよかったです。

I experienced the sea of paradise. The scenery was wonderful. The weather was great, and the colors of the sea and sky were cobalt blue, with the green of the Coral Mountains and the white sandbar. It was truly magnificent.
The muffins for a light snack were delicious, and I had plenty of time for snorkeling, which was fun.
The only disappointment was that I didn't encounter a single sea turtle. But that's nature, so it can't be helped.

天国の海を実感しました。素晴らしい景色でした。お天気がよかったのもあって、海と空の色はコバルトブルー。コウラル山脈のグリーン。白いサンドバー。本当に見事でした。
軽食のマフィンもおいしくて、シュノーケリングもたっぷり時間があって楽しかったです。
残念なのは、ウミガメに1匹も遭遇しなかったこと。自然のことだから仕方ありませんね。

We didn't get to SNUBA due to the conditions on the water; however, the trip was fantastic, the crew was very very friendly as well as experienced. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Good service and good experience with both Dolphin Watch & Snorkel. I would give 5 star if they had a pro photo services.

We found this because I cannot scuba or snorkel and were pleasantly surprised! We had a good time and an excellent group of guides helping us along. I was nervous but they put my mind at ease and I greatly enjoyed seeing all the fish and the sea turtles! They even had snacks for us on the boat.
Thanks for giving me an experience thought I would never get to have. Would definitely recommend!

Captain Randy and crew were awesome. We went out on March 21 and had a blast. His team was very professional, and Doug was very thorough with us newby snuba divers.

The weather was perfect on the day of our trip! We had to wade from the boat to the sandbar, and since we didn't bring our swimsuits, thinking we wouldn't be swimming, we were invited with, "The weather is great with no wind! It's really wonderful, so let's definitely go to the sandbar!" They even lent us wetsuits. My mother, who is in her 70s, was also moved and said, "I'm so glad we went!"

当日は天気にも恵まれ、最高でした！
船からサンドバーまで腰につからなければならず、最初から泳ぐ想定をせずに水着を持って行かなかった私たちに、『風もない天気もいい！すっごい素敵だからぜひサンドバー行こう！」と誘っていただき、ウェットスーツを貸してくれました。
70代の母も、『行って良かった！」と感動！

My husband and I really enjoyed this underwater adventure. I don't know how to swim well, so I never go snorkeling or scuba diving and miss all the underwater fun. This activity allowed us to see the underwater world, feed fish in their natural habitat, spy on turtles and spend time together doing something fun and different. If you're prone to motion sickness, definitely take something for that before going because some people seemed a little sea sick. This activity impressed both of us. The divers were very helpful and took great photos. Thank you to the whole crew!

My group contained four total myself, husband, sister and her husband. We loved it! I had difficulties in the beginning but was able to get the hang of it after a little while. I wasn't able to go to the total depth due to my ears, but still it was worth it for me. We saw coral reefs and lots a fish. Turtles were in the area just not seen by our group. On the way to our snuba location we were able to see a few whales breech the surface. The crew on the boat were great and the lunch was delicious. They offered Pork, Chicken sandwiches, fresh fruit and chips. It was rough seas and the boat ride was smooth sailing. Overall rating is 4.5 stars. Whish we could see more whales and see dolphins.

At first, I felt a bit scared when diving underwater, but after a while, fish and sea turtles came to me, and for some reason, my tension and fear disappeared, and I felt very healed. It was a wonderful moment. Since I dove in February, it was very cold when I came out of the water due to the wind, so I needed something to cover my body, like a windbreaker.

最初に水中にもぐる際、少し怖さがありましたが、しばらくすると魚や海亀が
来てくれて、なぜか緊張や怖さがとれ、とても癒されました。
とても素敵なひとときでした。
潜った時期が２月ともあって、水からあがってきたら、風でとても寒かったので、
ウインドブレーカーで体をおおうものが必要でした。

We had the most fun, guys on the trip were very friendly and outgoing. Can't wait to go back and do it again!

Most amazing experience ever!!i. Suggest everone try this once in your life. Def bucket list stuff. The Staff was great. My wife can't swim I can't get her head under water she did it loved it and is a better person for it.

I participated in the afternoon departure plan.
Onboard, we were first served Leonard's malasadas (fried doughnuts), along with tea and juice, and the food was delicious.
The portion sizes were more than enough.
The boat swayed a bit until we reached the sandbar, but it was for a short time, so as long as you're feeling well, it's totally manageable.
One of the men in a large group seemed to be hungover and ended up throwing up, but it was funny.
At the sandbar, we got off the boat and spent some time exploring and taking photos. Two turtles, which seemed to be used to being fed, came close, and we took pictures with them.
It seems these two turtles come by every time.
After that, those who wanted to could go snorkeling or stand-up paddleboarding for about 20 minutes before leaving the sandbar.
I think we stayed at the sandbar for about an hour and a half to two hours.
The staff were kind, the sea was incredibly beautiful, and it was a lot of fun.

午後出発のプランに参加しました。
船上ランチでは最初にレナーズのマラサダ（揚げパンです）が配られ、お茶やジュースも出て、ご飯も美味しかったです。
量は十分でした。
サンドバーに出るまで少し船が揺れますが、短い時間なので体調が悪くなければ全然大丈夫なレベルです。
大人数で参加されている男性グループの1人が二日酔いだったらしく吐いておられましたが笑
サンドバーでは船から降りてしばらく散策したり写真を撮ったり、餌付けされているらしいカメさん2匹が近づいてきてくれたので一緒に写真を撮ったりしました。
この2匹のカメは基本毎回来てくれるようです。
その後希望者は20分ほどシュノーケリングやスタンドアップパドルをしてから、サンドバーを後にしました。
だいたいサンドバーに居たのは１時間半から２時間くらいだったように思います。
スタッフの方も親切で、海もめちゃくちゃ綺麗でとても楽しかったです。

The weather was wonderful, and I was truly moved by the beauty! I was able to see sea turtles up close, which was amazing (＾＿＾)☆ I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

天気にも恵まれ、とっても綺麗で感動しました！！海がめも間近で見ることができ、最高でした（＾＿＾）☆また機会があれば参加したいです。

I had some concerns about the explanation (laughs), but it turned out to be a great experience. There was water and snacks provided on the boat, and while waiting, we could feed the fish and snorkel freely, making the waiting time enjoyable. I was also very happy to encounter a sea turtle. I heard that some people get seasick while waiting, so I took motion sickness medication with me. It was a bit cold while waiting, so I think having something to wear would be a good idea. The underwater scenery was even more beautiful than I had imagined, with plenty of fish, and I really had a great time. I would love to participate again!

説明には少々不安がありましたが（笑）とても良い経験ができました。ボートにお水、スナック菓子が用意してあり、順番待ちの間は魚にエサをあげたり、シュノーケリングが自由に出来たりで待ち時間も楽しく過ごすことができました。ウミガメに出会うことができたのもとてもうれしかったです。待っている間船酔いするとお聞きしたので酔い止めを飲んでいきました。あと待っている間は寒かったので羽織るものがあるといいかと思います。海の中は想像していた以上にきれいで魚もたくさんいて本当に楽しかったです。また参加したいです！

All the staff were kind and explained everything in detail, making it a lot of fun. The lunch was delicious too! They took many photos, creating great memories. I definitely want to participate again.

スタッフみなさん優しく
詳しく説明してくださり
すごく楽かったです。
ランチもおいしかったです！
たくさん写真も
とってくださり
良い思い出ができました。
また、是非参加したいです。

I was very satisfied to see both. The shaking was less than I expected, and it felt nice. My two- and four-year-old daughters were also excited. All the guides spoke English. Breakfast included muffins, and lunch consisted of sandwiches. The air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the hotel was strong, so it's a good idea to sunbathe on the boat to dry off while returning in your swimsuit. By the way, I requested a date change over the phone the day before due to our circumstances, and they kindly agreed.

両方見られて大満足でした。思ったほど揺れは少なく気持ち良かったです。二歳四歳の娘達もはしゃいでいました。ガイドはみな英語でした。朝ごはんはマフィンなど、ランチはサンドイッチなどでした。ホテルからの送迎バス内が冷房強く、水着のまま帰るので船上で日光浴して乾かしておくと◎。ちなみに、前日にこちらの都合で電話で日にち変更をお願いしましたが、快諾していただけました。

The scenery was truly beautiful in person. I was so excited to see a sea turtle up close while snorkeling! I'm really glad I participated.

生での景色は本当にきれいでした。
シュノーケルではウミガメを間近で見れて大興奮！参加して本当に良かったです。

This was my second time participating. We were blessed with great weather, and it was fantastic! The staff, including the Japanese members and the locals, especially a half-Japanese sister, were entertaining, and I enjoyed our conversations! The lunch was also of high quality.

The only thing that concerned me was the privacy regarding photos. By coincidence, it seems there was a mutual acquaintance among the participants of the tour, and when that person uploaded a group photo to Facebook, I was shocked to receive a message from a friend in Japan asking if I was in Hawaii.

I think it’s necessary to have rules or reminders about not posting photos with others in them without their consent, or at least to get their approval first. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

2回目の参加でした。お天気に恵まれ最高でした！
スタッフも日本人の方はもちろん、現地の方、特にハーフのお姉さんが面白くて会話も楽しめました！
ランチもクオリティ高めです♡
唯一気になったのが…写真のプライバシーについて。たまたまですが、同じツアー参加者の中に共通の知人がいたようで、その方が集合写真をFBにアップしたらしく、日本にいる知人からハワイにいるの？との連絡がきて驚愕しました。
自分以外の載ってる写真は載せない、もしくは了承を得てにする、等のルールや注意喚起が必要に思います。
ご対応よろしくお願いいたします。

I can't believe there is such a beautiful ocean in Hawaii!!

It's truly a heavenly sea!

I want to use it again next time!

I was moved!

ハワイにこんなにきれいな海があるなんて！！

本当に天国の海！

また次も利用したいです！

感動しました！