All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

I participated in the morning plan. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but even in January, Hawaii was warm. We headed to the heavenly sea while watching sea turtles. There were about 100 participants. At the sandbar, we walked over 50 meters in water slightly below waist level, over sand and coral fragments. It seemed to be low tide... Then, we took commemorative photos. We were split into two boats. The snorkeling experience was wonderful, with thorough and attentive guidance, and we slowly explored alongside the sandbar, observing tropical fish and sea turtles on the bottom. Since breakfast was around noon, it was actually lunch. The delicious croissant sandwiches and other offerings were satisfying. The staff's service was excellent and left a strong impression. I would love to go again.

　午前プランで参加。あいにくの曇り空でしたが、１月なのにハワイは暖か。ウミガメウオッチングをしながら、天国の海へ。100人位の参加。サンドバーは腰よりやや下の海水の中、砂やサンゴのかけらの上を５０ｍ以上歩きます。引き潮だとみられるのだが・・・。そして、記念撮影。２艘にわかれていました。シュノーケリング体験は、懇切丁寧な指導後にサンドバー横をゆっくり、熱帯魚や底にいた海亀を見ながら。朝食は昼頃でしたのでランチです。おいしいクロワッサンサンドなど満足する内容です。スタッフの対応もよく感動。また、行きたいと思います。

Since I joined on the afternoon flight, it seems it was raining in the morning, but it cleared up and the blue sky was beautiful! The shallowest part was at my ankles, so that was great! The lunch was delicious, and I was really satisfied with the kayaking experience too!

午後の便での参加だったため朝は雨が降っていたみたいですが、晴れて青空が広がっていて綺麗でした！1番浅いところで足首のところでしたので良かったです*\(^o^)/*昼ごはんも美味しくて、カヤックなども体験できすごく満足です！！

We participated as a couple in our 40s. Despite it being the off-season, it was packed. I recommend booking early. You can have a unique experience where, just 15 minutes out to sea, you find yourself in shallow water up to your knees. Additionally, it's a great point that you can easily enjoy authentic snorkeling while seeing many fish. The lunch on the boat was plentiful and quite delicious. For fans, having Leonard's malasadas served first is a real treat. The level of the guide was high, and I think it was a very well-organized tour with efficient time management, attention to safety, and support tailored to the types of participants. Advance booking is necessary, and it seems there are limited spots, but having goggles for nearsightedness was very helpful.

40代夫婦で参加。オフシーズンにも関わらずぎっしりでした。早めの申し込みがお勧めです。15分ほど沖に出た場所が、膝下の浅い海になっているという不思議な体験が出来ます。 また多くの魚を見ながらの本格的シュノーケリングが簡単にできるのもポイントです。船上ランチもたべきれないほどあり、結構おいしかったです。最初にレナーズのマラサダが出るのもファンにはたまりません。ガイドのレベルも高かったし、効率的な時間配分、安全面への配慮、参加者のタイプに応じたフォローなど、非常に良くできたツアーだと思います。事前申し込みが必要、また数も限られるようですが、近眼用ゴーグルがあったのは、とても助かりました。

Enjoyed the crew and the experience. We were pushed in directions instead of us controlling the scooters and we would have liked to move it on our own. The experience was wonderful and we saw many fish and sea turtles. Thanks for a great trip

We participated as a couple. We checked the low tide times in advance and joined the morning plan to match the low tide during our stay. Since this was our first time participating, I'm not sure about other times, but I believe the scenery is definitely beautiful during low tide. While it's precious to see the sandbar completely exposed at the lowest tide, personally, I think the best view is when there's a thin layer of seawater just before and after that.

The snorkeling was a bit chilly, but we were thrilled to get quite close to a sea turtle! (It was a little scary being too close, though...)

The local staff were very lively and fluent in Japanese, which helped create a great atmosphere. They prepared warm soup after snorkeling, and there were towels laid out on each seat in the return bus, showing great attention to detail. This tour is definitely recommended.

夫婦で参加させていただきました。
事前に干潮の時間を調べて、ちょうど滞在期間中の干潮の時間に合わせて午前のプランで参加しました。今回が初めての参加なので他の時間はわかりませんが、やはり干潮の時が綺麗だと思います。最も潮が引いてサンドバーが完全に見えているときも貴重ですが、個人的にはその前後のうっすらと海水が乗っているときの景色がベストだと思います。

シュノーケリングは少し肌寒かったですが、たまたまウミガメとかなり接近することができ大興奮でした!（近すぎると逆に少し恐かったですが…）

現地のスタッフの方も、とてもノリが良く日本語もペラペラで、いい感じに盛り上げてくださいました。
シュノーケリング後に温かいスープを用意してくださったり、帰りのバスでは各座席にタオルが敷いてあったり、とても配慮が行き届いていたと思います。
間違いなくオススメのツアーです。

The BBQ was even better than I expected. The staff were all fun and entertaining. I was also very satisfied to see the sea turtles up close.

BBQが予想以上においしかった。スタッフはみんな楽しく面白かったです。またウミガメもすごい近くから見ることができ大変満足です。

We spent two years researching our trip and when we saw this tour we were very intrigued. It was everything we had hoped for and more. The divers were friendly and accomodating we were never rushed. Fish and turtles are so close you can touch them great photo opportunities. Highly recommend

We had a great time snorkeling and seeing all the sealife. The crew was great too.

Me and my boyfriend had a great time on this sail. The crew was so friendly, made us feel right at home. We like to snorkel every chance we get - and we love when the crew will show us specific cool finds - like sea turtles and dolphins! The food was delicious as well. We like more intimate sails, and there were only about 15 people on our boat, with 4 crew members - PERFECT! Overall just a great tour and exactly what we were looking for. Wish it would have lasted longer! 4 hours on the dot. Thanks again guys.

It is a great experience doing the Underwater scooter. The guides were excellent making sure we are comfortable right from the beginning. It was a 1 to 1 guided adventure. The guides captured excellent pictures and videos of us individually and as as a couple with the beautiful fishes!. The plus thing is they do have all the snorkeling gear available for free so once you are done or you decide when your turn is you can do snorkeling.

It was an awesome day for us! Love the crews, the beautiful ocean

Staff was nice and divers made everything feel very safe. Very cool experience to have fish eating out of your hands.

I had a valuable experience! The sea turtles were friendly and stayed around the boat the whole time. Since I wasn't good at snorkeling, I was able to borrow a float and have fun. And, the lunch was a buffet style and very enjoyable. I would like to participate again when I go to Oahu.

貴重な体験ができました♪
ウミガメも人懐っこくてずっと船の周りにいてくれました。
シュノーケリングが苦手だったので、浮き輪を借りて遊ぶこともできました。
そしてそして、ランチがバイキング形式でとっても楽しめました。
またオアフ島に行く際には参加したいです。

I had a great time! The ocean was amazing! I wish the weather had been better... but I definitely want to go again! Thank you very much! Also, I received the photo viewing paper on a different date, so we can't see ours on the day. If possible, please let me know!!! (＞＜)

楽しく過ごせました！
海も最高でしたぁー！もっと天気が良かったら...とゎ思いますがまた行きたいです！
ありがとうございました！
あと、写真の閲覧の紙を日にち違いで貰ってたので
当日私達のが見えません。
良かったら教えて下さい！！！(＞＜)

There was no sand, but the water was about knee-deep and the weather was sunny, so I was able to take very beautiful photos. I also encountered a sea turtle and the food was delicious. However, since there were only enough paper plates for the number of people, those who want seconds should keep their paper plates.

It's important to note that the rules do not allow staff to take photos with just an iPhone or a camera in a waterproof case, so I highly recommend bringing a waterproof camera. When snorkeling to see the coral, the visibility wasn't very high, and many areas of the coral appeared to be dead. I went in December, but since the water was cold, it's a good idea to bring something to wear on the boat.

砂は出ていませんでしたが膝下くらいの水深で天気も晴れていたのでとても美しい写真が撮れました。ウミガメにも出会え料理も美味しかったです。
ただし紙皿が人数分しかないため、お代わりしたい人は紙皿をキープしといたほうがいいです。
iPhone や防水ケースに入れただけのカメラではスタッフの人に写真を撮ってもらうことができないルールなので必ず防水カメラを持っていくことをおすすめします。
シュノーケリングで珊瑚を見るときにそこまで透明度は高くなく、珊瑚も死んでいる箇所が多く見られました。
12月に行ったのですが、水が冷たいため船上で羽織るものを持って行ったほうがいいです。

The hotel pickup was smooth, and we arrived from the Ala Moana Hotel in about an hour. The staff were all cheerful. The weather was great, and the sandbar was incredibly beautiful. My 81-year-old father managed to walk in water up to his knees. I want to thank the Japanese staff member who held his hand. It was a rare opportunity to enter such a beautiful sea, and he seemed very impressed! The lunch was also good and very delicious. During the free time afterward, everyone enjoyed themselves with canoes, paddleboards, and floating around with inner tubes. Since everyone was treated as beginners for snorkeling and had to line up to practice before diving, it reduced the fun a bit; I wished that those with snorkeling experience could dive freely. However, there were surprisingly many fish, so we still had a good time. The friendly atmosphere of the staff was really nice.

ホテルピックアップもスムーズでアラモアナホテルから約1時間で到着。陽気なスタッフばかり。天気良くサンドバーもすごくキレイで膝上くらいの中、81歳の父もガンバって歩きました。日本人スタッフの方には手をひいて頂きありがとうございました。あんなキレイな海に入ることなんてなかなかないので感激した様子でした！ランチの内容も良くとても美味しかった。そのあとの自由時間はカヌーやパドルボート、浮き輪でプカプカしたりと皆思い思い楽しんでました。シュノーケルは皆初心者扱いで一列になり練習後潜るため楽しさが半減、シュノーケル経験者は自由に潜らせて欲しかった。でも意外に魚も多かったので楽しめた。スタッフ達の気さくな雰囲気がとっても良かった。

I didn't see a complete sandbar, but I was able to experience the strange sensation of walking in the ocean. The color of the sea varies with depth, and the contrast was moving just to look at.

It was my first time snorkeling, and I was anxious, but each person checked to make sure we could breathe, so I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. I think it's a good idea to have a waterproof cover for your camera. I bought one for my iPhone at ABC Store.

The staff were genuinely kind and friendly. I believe the shuttle bus driver was a local, and he worked hard to guide us in Japanese, sharing valuable information about Hawaii. I was healed during this time away from everyday life. Thank you so much!

完全なサンドバーは見られませんでしたが、海の中を歩くという不思議な感覚を体験できました。深さによって海の色が違うので、そのコントラストは見ているだけで感動的でした。
シュノーケリングは初めてで不安でしたが、ひとりひとり、呼吸できているか等確認してくださるので、安心して楽しめました。
カメラは防水カバーを用意した方がいいと思います。私はABCストアでiPhone用を購入しました。

スタッフの方はお世辞抜きに全員優しく、親切でした。送迎バスの運転手は現地の方だったと思いますが、日本語で一生懸命ガイドしてくださり、貴重なハワイ情報を教えてくれました。
日常とかけ離れた時間で癒されました～。本当にありがとうございました！

We attended as a family while also celebrating my daughter's wedding. The people who took care of us captured many memorable family photos. The food on the boat was delicious as well.

娘の結婚式のついでに家族で参加。お世話してくれた方々が、家族の思い出に残る写真を一杯撮ってくれました。船上の食事も美味しかったです。

This is a highly satisfying tour.

The honu came right up to us, and we were very pleased! It's definitely a good idea to bring an underwater camera.

The lunch was also very delicious, and I went back for seconds a few times.

One thing to note is that the sandbar has some surprisingly sharp rocks, so it's best to prepare reef shoes.

非常に満足度の高いツアーです。

ホヌも目の前まで来てくれ大満足です！
絶対に水中カメラは持参したほうがいいです。

またランチも非常においしく何回かおかわりもしました。

注意点としてはサンドバーは意外と尖った石があったりするので、
リーフシューズを用意したほうが正解です。

Went with my partner and our friend visiting in town, and had so much fun. There was only one other group of 3 on our morning trip so we had the whole boat to ourselves. The crew was really nice and fun to talk to, and the turtles were so fabulous and chill and beautiful and I want them to be my friends. Being out on a catamaran was refreshing too after the noise, tourists, etc. of being in Honolulu.

My son loves fish, and every time we go to Hawaii, he participates in snorkeling and submarine tours, but this time we joined a sea bob tour. I was a bit worried because I had my 75-year-old mother and 10-year-old son with me, but the underwater scenery in Hawaii was absolutely amazing. The sea bob had food attached to it, which attracted a lot of fish, and both of them were thrilled. It was my first experience too, and I was deeply moved by the clarity of the water and the cute fish! I definitely want to participate again!

However, we had to take a small boat to the diving point, and there was a waiting time of about 10 to 15 minutes while three people dove at a time. The boat was rocking quite a bit while anchored, so many people got seasick. I took motion sickness medication, so I was fine. I think even those who usually don’t get seasick should bring some along.

息子が大の魚好きで、毎回ハワイに行くとシュノーケルや潜水艦のツアーに参加していたんですが、今回はシーボブに参加しました。
７５歳の母と１０歳の息子がいたのでちょっと不安でしたが、ハワイの海中はとても素晴らしく、シーボブに餌が付いているので沢山のお魚たちが寄ってきてくれ、二人とも大はしゃぎでした。私も初体験でしたが海の透明感とかわいいお魚たちに触れて大感動！
また参加したいと思います！
ただ、潜るポイントまで小型の船で行き、三人ずつ１０～１５分潜っている間の待ち時間があり、停泊している船が結構揺れるので船酔い者続出でした。
私は酔い止めを飲んでいたので大丈夫でした。普段酔わない方も持って行った方が良いと思います。

This is EXCELLENT!!! When my brother went back to the hotel he kept raving about it.....how excellent his experience was...and how very supportive the divers were.

AWESOME!!!

We are a young couple, 21 & 20! The staff were the friendliest people we have come across in Hawaii! The experience itself was worth every cent! Fish came right up to us, you can even touch them! Highly recommend!

I was able to see sea turtles up close in an unreal space, and I had a great time with the friendly staff! Thank you very much! If I have the chance, I would like to visit again.

非現実的な空間でウミガメも近くで見ることが出来たうえ、気さくなスタッフの方と一緒に楽しい時間が過ごせました！ありがとうございました！
また機会がありましたら、リピしたいと思います。

The highlight of this trip to Hawaii was definitely this experience. The explanations were easy to understand, and it became a wonderful memory. While waiting for our turn to use the scooter, we enjoyed feeding fish from the boat and had the freedom to go snorkeling, making the wait enjoyable. The videos and photos turned out beautifully, creating the best memories.

今回のハワイ旅行の1番の楽しみでした。
説明もわかりやすく、とてもいい思い出になりました。スクーターの順番待ちの間は、ボートから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と、待ち時間も楽しく過ごせました。
動画&写真も綺麗にとれていて最高の思い出となりました。

At first, we took photos at the sandbar. It was a bit windy and cold at that time, but snorkeling was incredibly beautiful and fun. When I dove into the sea, there were many small and beautiful fish swimming around, and I was able to see several turtles as well. I'm not a strong swimmer, but while swimming and enjoying the scenery underwater, time flew by! I'm really glad I did it!

最初、サンドバーで写真撮影をしました。
そのときは風もあり、寒かったのですが、シュノーケリングが非常にきれいで楽しかったです。
海に潜るとテレビで見たような小さくてきれいな魚がたくさん泳いでいて、亀も何頭か見ることが出来ました。
泳ぎは得意ではありませんが、海の中の景色を見ながら泳いでいるとあっという間でした！
本当にやって良かったです！

It's the best! You can easily enjoy it even without scuba gear or if you're a beginner at scuba diving! Large and colorful tropical fish gather around and peck food right from your hand! You absolutely must experience it at least once.

ｽｷｭｳﾊﾞｰの用具無しで､またｽｷｭｳﾊﾞｰの素人でも簡単に楽しめちゃう､最高!!
大きな､そしてｶﾗﾌﾙな熱帯の魚達が群がる様に寄って来て目の前で手から餌を啄むですよ!!
絶対に一度は体験すべし

I chose the afternoon course, but I might have had too high expectations for the sandbar, as I wasn't that impressed. The snorkeling was also not great because the water was murky, making it hard to see. There wasn't much to do at the sandbar itself, so I think the morning course would have been sufficient. The staff's service and lunch were really good.

午後コースを選びましたが、サンドバーは期待しすぎたのか、そんなに感動は出来なかったです。
シュノーケリングも海が濁ってあまりよく見えなかった。サンドバー自体ではあまりやる事も無いので午前のコースで充分かなと思います。
スタッフさんの対応、ランチは凄く良かった。

The weather on the day was cloudy and a bit chilly, and since I'm not good at swimming, I hesitated about snorkeling, but I was incredibly excited to try snorkeling for the first time in my life!!

The staff members, especially the navigator, were friendly, and it turned out to be a fun time. Some might think the price is high, but compared to other optional tours, the duration is longer, and it includes light snacks. Most importantly, being able to see the beautiful sea (sandbar) that you can't experience on the beach is a real highlight.

That day, we couldn't see any sea turtles from the boat, but surprisingly, we encountered one in the water (laughs).

I apparently swam alongside a sea turtle, but I was so focused that I didn't notice until the staff pointed it out. When I hurriedly looked into the water, there was a sea turtle coming close to me. I had never seen fish so up close, so I was very satisfied.

There's a saying that seeing a sea turtle brings happiness, so I'm looking forward to what comes next. Thank you for the enjoyable time. I will definitely participate again next time.

当日の天気が曇りで肌寒むかったプラス私が泳ぎが得意ではないこともありシュノーケリングをやろうか迷いましたが、生まれて初めてシュノーケリングをやって大感激！！

ナビゲーターのスタッフの方は勿論、皆さん気さくで楽しい時間となりました。金額的に髙いと思う方もいらっしゃるかもしれませんが、他のオプショナルツアーの時間と比べると長いし軽い軽食もついているし、なんと行っても浜辺では絶対味わえない綺麗な海（サンドバー）を見れるのは醍醐味です。

その日はボートの上からではウミガメが見れなかったのですが、な、なんと海の中で会うことができました(笑)

ウミガメと並んで泳いでいたらしいのですが必至な私はスタッフの方に教えてもらうまで気づかず、慌てて海の中を見るとウミガメが近くに来てくれていました。あんなに間近で魚を見たこともなかったので大満足です。

ウミガメを見ると幸せになれるという言い伝えがありますが、これからが楽しみです。
楽しい時間を有難うございました。次も絶対に参加させて頂きますね。

I was healed by seeing sea turtles while on the boat and during snorkeling. The sandbar felt like walking on the sea, which was a mysterious experience. The snorkeling time was short, and there weren't that many fish, so if you want to enjoy snorkeling, I recommend Hanauma Bay.

船の上からとシュノーケリングの時にウミガメが見られて癒された。
サンドバーは海の上を歩いてるようで、不思議な体験だった。
シュノーケリングの時間は短く、魚の数もそれほど多くないため、シュノーケリングを楽しみたいならハナウマ湾の方がおすすめ。