All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

The weather was clear and perfect! I was able to see sea turtles, and the snorkeling was so beautiful that I was amazed! The staff were all very kind, and I really had a great time! I will definitely go again!

天気も晴れていて最高でした！
ウミガメも観れたし、なんといってもシュノーケルが綺麗すぎてびっくり！
スタッフさんもみんな優しくて、ほんとに楽しかった！
また行きます！

I checked the low tide times online and signed up for the morning session. It was great that the sand was visible only in the morning. However, the wind was too strong, and it was really cold...

As for snorkeling, it seemed fine going out, but coming back required a lot of energy due to the wind, so I gave up on snorkeling since I wasn't confident in my swimming skills. The weather was bad, so I hope to try snorkeling next time when the weather is nice.

ネットで干潮時間を調べて午前の部に申し込みました。午前中だけ、砂が観れる状態だったので、良かったです。ただ、風が強すぎて寒くて寒くて…
シュノーケリングも、風の影響で行きはいいけど戻ってくる時にかなり体力がいるようだったので、泳ぎに自信がない為、シュノーケリングをあきらめました。天気が悪かったので、次は天気がいい時にいければシュノーケリングにも挑戦したいなと思いました。

Had a fantastic day. We got really close to a family of hump back whales and some dolphins as well. The crew were so nice and friendly made us feel really welcome. This was our second time on the Kai Oli Oli. We had such a good time the first time, this time we bought our family along for the experience.Well worth it!!

The day we participated was not low tide, so unfortunately, it wasn't a complete sandbar, but the sea was very beautiful!
The crew members were all kind.
There were lots of turtles!
I would have been happy if the snorkeling time was a bit longer.

Oh, the snacks, the chips, were delicious!
Next time, I definitely want to see the sandbar.

私たちが参加した日は干潮ではなく、残念ながら完全なサンドバーではありませんでしたが、海はとても綺麗でした！
クルーの方はみんな親切。
亀さんいっぱいいました！
シュノーケルの時間がもう少し長かったら嬉しかったです。

あ、軽食のポテチが美味しかったです！
次こそは是非サンドバーをお目にかかりたい。

At first, I was a bit worried because it was cloudy, but it cleared up later and was really beautiful! There was a sea turtle that was very friendly with the staff and came really close to the boat; it was so cute!!

Recently, it seems that more people have been bothering sea turtles, and things have become stricter, which is unfortunate.

I thought snorkeling might be a little scary at first, but the moment I saw the underwater world, I completely forgot about my fears! You definitely should try it.

The staff were all fun, the scenery was amazing, and if I get the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate again.

By the way, it gets really cold after snorkeling, so it's better to have a thick bath towel and other things. You can borrow a blanket, but I think it's best to bring something that can get wet.

最初ちょっと曇ってるかなぁと不安でしたが途中から晴れてきて、とっても綺麗でした！海亀も、スタッフの方にとても慣れている子がいて、船のすごく近くに来てくれて、すっごくかわいかったです！！
最近海亀にイタズラしたりする人が増えて色々厳しくなったりしているようで、残念です。
シュノーケルも、最初ちょっと怖いかも！って思ってましたが、海の中をみたし瞬間全然気にならなくなりました！
絶対やったほうがいいです。
スタッフの方々もみな楽しくて、景色も最高だし、また今度ハワイに行けたら、参加したいと思いました。

ちなみに、シュノーケルの後はとっても寒くなるので、厚手のバスタオルとか諸々あった方がいいです。ブランケットは借りられますが、濡らしてもいい物を持って行ったほうがいいと思います。

I went out with my brother and it was our first time going to the West Side. we absolutely loved it!

The vessel is brand new and it comfortably accommodates all guest. The crew is very knowledgeable and professional, after the safety briefing they served us a continental breakfast, with a nice variety of fresh fruits and cakes.

By the moment we left the harbor we could already see lots of wild Hawaiian dolphins swimming close to the boat. We were lucky enough to even spot 4 humpback whales, if you are visiting the Island during the winter months you will have big chances of seeing them also.

We've stopped at Makaha Caverns to snorkel. It's absolutely beautiful! The guide was swimming with us around the area and we surrounded by turtles and beautiful colorful fishes.

Lunch was served right after snorkel time, we could make our own sandwiches and choose from barbecue pork, tuna salad, deli meats, cheese, chips and pasta salad. Delicious!

It was a delightful morning, this snorkel tour was amazing! Definitely recommend Hawaii Nautical to everyone seeking for a good time in paradise!

My daughter told me about this tour when I was planing my trip to Hawaii. I booked it through hawaiiactivities.com website and I had no problems. They even called me one day prior to my activity to remind me of my pick up time and location.

The shuttle was there on time to pick me up and during the drive and took us the check-in location. After the safety briefing we started the tour.
The crew was really nice and informative. They are very professional and committed to provided us a unforgettable experience.

While waiting for our turn to go, we spend some time snorkeling and relaxing on the boat, Maunalua Bay is a paradise.

Once underwater you have a guide taking care of you during the whole time. It's so wonderful to see all the marine life coming right next to you, I saw dozens of colorful fishes and a lot of turtles.

The underwater scooter was for sure one of the coolest thing I have ever done.

It was unfortunately a slightly chilly and cloudy day. We took a shuttle van to the marina where the boats were. We split into two boats and headed out a bit to search for turtles. After that, we took some photos at the sandbar, but unfortunately, due to the weather, it didn't match the image of the bright white sandy beach I had in mind. However, during the snorkeling, we were able to see coral and turtles up close. I definitely want to participate again in the summer.

あいにくの少し肌寒い曇り空の日でした。
送迎のバンで船のあるマリーナへ。
2つの船に分かれて乗船し少し沖へ出て、しばらく亀さん探し。
その後サンドバーで写真を撮ったりしましたが、お天気のせいかイメージしていた青白い砂浜とはいかず残念…。
その後のシュノーケリングでは珊瑚や亀を真近で見ることができました。
次回は夏の時期にぜひ参加してみたいです。

The weather was bad, the water was cold, and it was really chilly. However, I was grateful to be able to borrow a wetsuit! The staff were kind and fun, and it became a really great memory! I took motion sickness medication just in case, but we arrived at the spot in about 15 minutes after the boat departed, so it was totally fine! Also, the food we had on the boat was super delicious! The meat was tender! It was great to see sea turtles up close like that! Next time, I want to try again when the weather is nice!!!!

天気が悪く水が冷たくてとっても寒かったです涙。けれどウェットスーツを貸してもらえたので有り難かったです！スタッフの方も優しくて楽しくて、とてもいい思い出になりました！酔い止めも念のため飲んで行きましたが、船が出発してから１５分くらいで直ぐスポットに到着したので全然大丈夫でした！あと最後船の上で食べるご飯もとーーーーってもおいしかったです！お肉が柔らかかった！こんなに身近で海亀を見れたのもよかったです！今度は天気がいい時にリベンジしたい！！！！

It was a tour I had wanted to try for a long time. The sandbar was underwater, but a large sea turtle welcomed us. We were able to enjoy paddle surfing and snorkeling, and had a great time. The illustration of the shuttle bus is really cute!

以前から行ってみたいと思っていたツアーでした。サンドバーは海の下でしたが、大きなウミガメが歓迎してくれました。パドルサーフィンやシュノーケリングもでき、楽しいひとときを過ごすことができました。送迎のバスのイラストがとってもかわいいです！

I researched the dates of high and low tides for the sandbar in advance on the internet and signed up for a morning tour on the day with the lowest tide during my stay in Hawaii. As a result, I was able to walk on the completely exposed sandbar. For those who are considering signing up for this tour, I highly recommend checking the dates of high and low tides beforehand.

However, even when the sandbar is completely exposed, there are designated spots where the boat can approach, and it stops a little away from the sandbar. Everyone has to get off the boat and walk a short distance in the water, which is up to waist-deep. We had an elderly grandmother with us who had no intention of getting in the water, including snorkeling, but she didn't know this and ended up participating in her underwear. She had to quickly take it off and walk in the still cold seawater up to her waist in late March, which was quite confusing for her.

Since we had an elderly grandmother and two elementary school children with no snorkeling experience, our whole family did not participate in snorkeling. However, if you don’t snorkel, you will have to wait on the boat for a while, which can be a bit boring. For those who are unsure about snorkeling, I recommend going for it. I think it would make the tour much more enjoyable.

The snorkeling spot seemed to have a lot of fish, and the participants appeared to be having a great time. There were also small fish, sea turtles, and pufferfish around the boat that we could see.

It’s best to wear your swimsuit beforehand, and the return bus has towels laid out on the seats, so you can ride back to the hotel in your swimsuit. It would have been helpful to know this information in advance, but I wasn't sure how to ask about it through VELTRA, so I was uncertain until just before departure whether to bring a change of clothes. I thought it might have been better to book the tour through HIS instead.

インターネットで事前にサンドバーの満潮干潮の日にちを調べて、ハワイ滞在中に一番干潮になる日の午前のツアーに申し込みました。なので、完全に水が引いているサンドバーを散歩することができました。これからこのツアーに申し込まれる方は、ぜひサンドバーの満潮干潮の日にちを下調べしてから、申し込まれるといいですよ。
ただ、サンドバーは完全に水が引けている時でさえも、船は近づける場所が決まっていて、サンドバーから少し離れたところに止まり、みんな船から降りて水の中を少しだけ歩いていくのですが、船を降りるところは腰まで水に浸かります。
うちは高齢のおばあちゃんがいて、シュノーケルをはじめとして水に入る気が全くなかったのですが、それを知らなかったため、下着を付けて参加していて、急遽脱がなくてはいけなくなり、3月下旬でまだ冷たい海水に腰まで浸かりながら歩かなければいけなかったので、戸惑わせてしまいました。
高齢のおばあちゃんと、シュノーケル経験がない小学生２人がいたため、シュノーケルは家族全員参加しませんでしたが、シュノーケルをしないと船の上でしばらく待っていることになるので少しつまらなかったです。シュノーケルをどうしようかと迷っている方は、思い切ってなさった方がいいです。そのほうがずっとずっと楽しめるツアーになると思います。
シュノーケルの場所は魚がたくさんいるみたいで、参加されて方々は楽しいようでした。一応、船の周囲にも、小さな魚たちや、ウミガメ、フグがやってきて見ることができました。
水着は事前に着用して参加し、帰りのバスも座席にバスタオルが敷いてあり、水着のまま乗り込んでホテルまで帰ることができます。こうした情報が、事前に知れるとよかったのですが、VELTRAさんを通してだとどういう風に聞くのか分からなかったので、着替えを持っていくのかどうかと出発直前まで悩みました。ＨＩＳ経由でもツアー申込ができたので、そうすればよかったかなと思いました。

Last time, the weather was clear and the water was shallow, just like the application page, but this time it was cloudy and cold, with deep water, which was far from the expected image. I was disappointed by the low energy of the staff and their unwillingness to take us to the shallowest area.

前回は快晴で水も浅く、正に申込ページのようでしたが、今回は曇りで寒く、水も深くイメージとはかけ離れた状況。。
それ以上にスタッフのテンションの低さと一番浅いところまでも連れて行ってくれない対応にがっかりしました。

The crew/divers were excellent and professional and friendly as was the Skipper. We had an awesome time, saw beautiful marine life and lots of turtles. A great day!! Thanks again guys!!

It was a beautiful, sunny, windy day, the waves were choppy and the dolphins were no where in sight but the humpback whales and the green sea turtles made up for it. From the time we boarded the catamaran till the time we were dropped off back to the hotel the crew members were very attentive to our needs. With the choppy waves my daughter got ill but with the good nap on the cushion, located in the bow, she was all refreshed and ready to snorkel.

It was the first time for my children to snorkel but Lawrence took very good care of them on and off the catamaran. The most memorable moment was when they caught a fish and had asked my son reel in the catch. His dream came true that moment! Thank you Ko Olina Ocean Adventures, its crew members and Jacob for making it special day for us. We will be sure to visit you again!

I participated on March 2nd. The weather was clear. After a 40-minute drive from Honolulu, we switched to a boat. By the way, there were 80 participants that day! We split into two boats and first went for a sea turtle watch. We saw about three turtles. Since we were on the boat, we weren't very close. I wasn't expecting much, so it was okay, and then we moved to the sandbar. From a distance, you could see a different color area gradually getting closer! When the boat arrived, I felt a sense of awe, but when I got off... wow!!! I was standing on the water! It was amazing! I took a lot of pictures, but since there were 80 people, we spent quite a bit of time at the sandbar. It was pretty cold standing after getting wet. Then we split into snorkeling and lunch groups, and afterward, we switched. We also played a bit with floaties and kayaks before finishing. On the way back, you can buy photos taken by Captain Bruce for $10.

We arrived at the sandbar around 10 AM, and at that time, the water was about knee-deep. If you check online for the sandbar's low tide, you can find out the tide times for that day. I felt like 10 AM was about twice as deep as at low tide. The height you often see in pictures is indeed around the shin level. I've heard that sometimes you can't access the sandbar at high tide, so it's good to confirm. The day I participated, low tide was at 8 AM, so I wanted to join the early morning tour (which you need to book directly with Captain Bruce)... When I booked the tour in January, it wasn't available, but the early morning tour had somehow returned... and the period was from March 2nd, the day I participated... I regret not checking!

I highly recommend this tour. However, I think it's important to check the tide times thoroughly! Also, it was quite cold, and there were people with purple lips, so I think a waterproof hoodie or something similar is necessary.

3月2日に参加。天候は晴れ。
ホノルルから車に揺られて40分。その後船に乗り換えてます。ちなみにこの日の参加者は80人！2艇に分かれてまずはウミガメウォッチ。3匹くらい見えました。船の上からなのでそんなに近くないです。そんなに期待してなかったしまあまあの感じで、サンドバーに移動。遠くから見も色が違うとこがだんだん近づいてくる！船が着いた時はほーっと感じでしたが、降り立つと…おー！！！海の上に立っている！すげー！って感じでした。写真を撮りまくりましたが、80人もいるので結構な時間サンドバーにいました。体が濡れた後立っていると結構寒いです。そしてシュノーケリングとランチに分かれ、その後交換みたいな感じでした。その後も少し浮き輪やカヤックなどで遊んで終了です。帰りにキャプテンブルース側で撮ってくれた写真を10ドルで買えます。

10時くらいにサンドバーに着きましたが、その時にはひざ上ぐらいの深さでした。ネットでサンドバー干潮で調べるとその日の満潮干潮が分かります。10時は干潮の時の倍くらいの深さだった気がします。よく写真でみるのは確かにすねくらいの高さだな。満潮のときはサンドバーに入れないこともあると聞いたこともあるので、要確認です。
参加した日は8時が干潮でしたので、早朝ツアー（キャプテンブルースで直接申し込み必要）に参加したかった…ツアー申し込んだ時（1月）にはなかったのに、早朝ツアーがいつの間にか復活していた…しかも期間は自分が参加した3月2日から…自分の確認不足、悔やまれる！

このツアーは超おすすめです。ただしっかり満潮干潮を調べたほうがいいと思います！あと結構寒くて唇紫色している人もいたので、濡れてもいいパーカーなど必要だと思います。

The guide and staff were fun and cheerful, making the experience enjoyable. However, it was a bit disappointing that the sky was cloudy and the waves were high that day. The sandbar was about knee-deep. There's not much you can do about the weather, though. I purchased some beautiful photos taken with a DSLR camera. If you're looking to save money, I recommend bringing a waterproof camera.

The snorkeling was very safe, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was able to see sea turtles up close. The BBQ lunch was delicious, with a healthy flavor and content that Japanese people tend to prefer.

We participated in snorkeling, which was great, but those who didn't might have found it a bit boring. Families were feeding the turtles and taking photos, while some couples were napping on the boat. Even as a beginner swimmer, I didn't find snorkeling difficult, so I think participating would likely lead to a higher satisfaction level.

ガイドさんをはじめスタッフが楽しく陽気な人柄で楽しませてくれました。ただ、この日は終始曇り空で波が高かったのがちょっと残念でした、、、サンドバーも膝丈くらいまではあったかな。お天気ばかりは仕方がないことですね^^;一眼レフで綺麗に写真を撮っていただけたので購入しました。節約したい方は防水用カメラ持参がオススメです。
シュノーケリングも十分に安全を確保してもらい、堪能できました。ウミガメも間近で見ることができました。BBQランチは、日本人好みのヘルシーな味付けと内容でとてもおいしくいただきました。
私たちはシュノーケリングに参加したのでよかったのですが、参加しなかった方は少し退屈だったのかも。家族連れはカメに餌をあげたり写真を撮って楽しんでいましたが、カップルの中には船で眠っている方もいました。泳ぎは初心者の私でもシュノーケリングは難しく感じなかったので、できれば参加したほうが満足度が高いかなと思います。

From January 6th, I went to Hawaii for the first time. I was drawn to the heavenly sea I saw in the guidebook and decided to sign up. Unfortunately, we missed the low tide, and the water was up to my knees, so we couldn't see the sandbar. It was quite windy, so it was cold. During the snorkeling time, I swam among the coral reefs and encountered sea turtles. Next time, I want to walk on the sandbar.

１月６日から初めてのハワイへ。ガイドブックで見た天国の海に惹かれて申し込みました。
残念ながら干潮時間を過ぎで膝位まで海面がありサンドバーは見ることが出来ませんでした。風がかなり吹いていたので寒かったです。
シュノーケリングタイムでは珊瑚礁の中を泳ぎ、海亀にも遭遇しました。今度はサンドバーの上を歩いてみたいです。

It's nice experience especially for those who haven't tried diving. The stuff was very friendly and helpful. Just you need to know that you don't have any control on the scooter. You have to set and enjoy!

Walking in the middle of the ocean was such a wonderfully mysterious experience, and I was very satisfied. I was able to snorkel in the best spot and saw sea turtles, beautiful corals, and lots of fish! I also had a great breakfast on the boat.

Since I participated in January, it was a bit cold. A rash guard is a must!

海の真ん中を歩けるなんて、とても不思議な素敵な体験ができ、大満足です。
シュノーケルもベストな場所でさせてもらい、ウミガメも綺麗なサンゴもたくさんのお魚も見れました！
船の上で朝食もたくさん食べれましたよ〜♡

１月に参加したので、ちょっと寒かったです。ラッシュガードは必須です！

it was a great day, the boat was really nice, we sat up the front with our legs dangling off the boat. we had two snorkel spots, both great, the water was a little murky but still saw a lot of pretty fish and some turtles. good equipment, nice friendly staff. the lunch was good. I have also been snorkelling at Waikiki but this was far superior. good eqipment, great day, highly recommend.

It was my daughter's debut in Hawaii. It was a trip just for my daughter and me.

As we were traveling with a toddler, I was very worried about how much we could enjoy it and whether the experience would be worth the price. We were picked up at our hotel in a microbus. We went in light clothing, wearing swimsuits and flip-flops, and brought about $20 in cash and coins. We boarded a small boat at the port.

The Japanese staff, the captain, and the female crew members were all very friendly and attentive to us, especially considering I had a child with me. They talked to my daughter a lot, which I really appreciated.

Right after boarding, we were served drinks, cookies, and bread that had a very American taste (laughs). Soon after we set off, we arrived at a spot to see sea turtles. We were able to see two sea turtles swimming, which was thrilling. I enjoyed the sense of unity on the boat while we were searching for the turtles.

It was the rainy season, and there were storm-like winds, so it wasn't exactly a shining sandbar, but by the time we arrived at the spot, the skies cleared a bit, which was a relief. I think it's a good idea to prepare a waterproof camera or a smartphone in a waterproof case if you want to ask the staff to take photos. I opted for a service where they took pictures with a $60 camera, and I was satisfied with the natural, Hawaii-like photos they captured.

The warm drink service on the boat was nice for our chilled bodies from the sea, as well as the light snack service. Since the meal is really just a light snack, I think it's better not to have high expectations. If you don't expect much, you can be satisfied. We had plenty and ended up feeling full.

My daughter couldn't snorkel, so she stayed on the boat, but she had a great time with other families who weren't snorkeling and the crew, and the waiting time passed quickly. During the wait, we enjoyed throwing food to the fish from the boat and watching them gather. My daughter even said "please!" to the crew as she threw food into the sea, which made her happy.

Although the sandbar itself was somewhat disappointing due to the cold and cloudy weather, the rest of the time was very enjoyable, and it seems to have created wonderful memories for my daughter. She says she wants to ride on the turtle boat in Hawaii again.

I definitely want to book this again when we go in the summer!

娘のハワイデビューでした。娘と母の2人旅です。
幼児のため、どのくらい楽しめるのか、内容は価格相応であるかなどとても心配でした。お迎えは滞在先のホテルに、マイクロバスで。水着にビーサン、タオルと20ドル程度の紙幣と小銭といった軽装で行きました。港で小型の船に乗り込みました。
日本人スタッフさんもキャプテンも、クルーの女性も感じがよく、子連れの私に気を配ってくださったり、娘にたくさん話しかけてくださったりと、とてもありがたい気持ちでした。
乗ってすぐのドリンクやクッキー、パンのサービスはとてもアメリカンな味でした（笑）乗船後すぐ、ウミガメのスポットへ。二匹のウミガメが泳ぐ姿を見ることができ、感激しました。ウミガメを探している時の船の一体感が楽しかったです。
当日は雨季、嵐のような風で、輝くようなサンドバーとは言えませんでしたが、スポットへ着く頃には晴れ間も見えホッとしました。スタッフに写真を頼むには、必ず防水のカメラ、もしくは防水ケースに入れたカメラやスマホ出なくてはいけないので準備していくと良いと思います。私は60ドルの一眼で撮影していただけるサービスを申し込みました。自然な感じでハワイらしい写真を撮っていただけて満足しています。
海で冷えた体に船上の温かいドリンクのサービスや、軽食のサービスは嬉しかったです。食事は本当に軽食ですので期待しないほうが良いと思います。期待しなければ満足できます。たくさんいただいたので満腹になりました。
娘はシュノーケルはできないので船上でお留守番をしていたのですが、シュノーケルをしない他のご家族やクルーのみなさんと過ごす時間が楽しく、留守番の時間もあっという間に過ぎて行きました。待ち時間には船上から魚に餌を投げ、魚が集まる様子を楽しみました。娘も「please！」なんてクルーに話しかけて海に餌を投げて喜んでいました。
寒くて曇っていてサンドバー自体の満足度はそこそこなのですが、それ以外の時間が非常に楽しくて、なによりも娘にとって良い思い出となったようです。またハワイでカメのお船にのりたいと言っています。
また夏に行く時には絶対申し込みたいです！

The level of service, including pick-up and drop-off, was very high. The attention to detail in diving and the commitment to safety made for a very intense experience. It was enjoyable to swim, and above all, safety was prioritized. The fish points were amazing, and at $30, I thought the price was quite reasonable. Lastly, the guide diver explained everything very clearly in Japanese, and we dove continuously for over 60 minutes. Thank you for your hard work. I will participate again, so please take care of the new points until then. Thank you.

迎えから送迎を含み非常に高いレベルでした。
潜水の気配り、安全性のこだわりなど非常に緊迫したひと時でした。
楽しく遊泳　何より安全だと言うことと、写真も商売とは言え魚ポイント
がすばらしく　金額も30ドルと決して高くはなかったと思います。
そして最後に案内のダイバーの方　日本語も非常にわかりよく説明してくださり
60分以上潜りっぱなしでエスコート　ご苦労様でした。
また参加いたしますのでその時まで新しいポイントをよろしくお願いいたします。
ありがとう。。

I participated with my third-grade son, and we had a great time! We had no worries, and even saw sea turtles popping their heads up... We plan to go again this year, so we will participate again!

小3の息子と二人で参加しましたが、とても楽しかったです！不安もなく、ウミガメも顔を出してくれたり…今年もまたい 行く予定なのでまた、参加します！

I wanted to make a change the day before, and even though I left a voicemail, there was no response, and the service was terrible. In the end, I was redirected to a different tour and had to participate in that one, and I'm not sure if it was worth what I paid.

前日に変更したいことがあって、
留守番電話を入れておいたのに、
返事がなく、対応が最悪。
結局違うツアーのところに回され、そっちに参加することになり、
支払った内容なのか、ビミョ〜

I didn't expect it to be this much fun. Swimming with sea turtles was highly recommended. They also took photos for us, which we couldn't have done ourselves while on the water, and it was quite a surprising and well-organized tour.

こんなに楽しいと思いませんでした。
ウミガメと一緒に泳いだり、大変お勧めです。
写真も撮って頂き、海の上なので、自分たちではなかなか出来ず、かなりびっくりしたほどよく出来たツアーでした。

On December 30th, I participated with my family. We joined to see the sandbar, but on the day of the event, the seawater was up to our knees. The weather was sunny then cloudy, but it was definitely cold. I recommend renting a wetsuit at the sandbar (it's free). Many people were shivering in just their swim trunks.

After that, we started snorkeling following a quite thorough lecture. I've snorkeled many times, but the safety management was well organized, which made me feel secure. We were able to see sea turtles. Personally, I had seen sea turtles for three consecutive days, so I wasn't as moved by it this time.

The food afterward was delicious. I had researched the tide schedule for the sandbar in Japan and found out that the afternoon of the day we participated (I joined in the morning) was when the tide would be the lowest. However, it rained heavily that afternoon, and the wind was strong, so we couldn't really fight against the weather.

The staff were very kind, and it was a satisfying experience. Next time, I would like to try the sandbar again when the tide is low. Thank you, everyone.

１２月３０日、家族で参加しました。
サンドバーが見たくて参加しましたが当日は膝上あたりまで海水がありました。
天候は晴れのち曇りといった感じでしたが、さすがに寒い。
サンドバーでもウエットスーツを借りることをお勧めします。（無料です）
海パンひとつで震えている人が多かったです。
その後にシュノーケリング、結構十分すぎるくらいのレクチャーの後にスタートです。
何度もシュノーケリングはしていますが、安全性の管理はキチンとしており、安心でした。
ウミガメも見れました。　ただ個人的には、３日連続ウミガメを見ていたので感動は少なかったですが・・
その後のご飯もおいしかったです。
日本でサンドバーの潮の満ち引きを調べて参加したのですが、本当は私たちの参加した日の午後（私は午前中参加）が一番潮が引くとの事でした。
ただその日の午後は大雨で、さらに風が強かったので、なかなか天候には逆らえません。
スタッフのみなさんは非常に親切で満足な体験でした。
今度は潮の引いているときにサンドバーは再度チャレンジしたいです。
皆さん　ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, it was high tide instead of low tide, but it was still very moving. I was able to see sea turtles up close.

However, it was really cold due to the strong wind, so I recommend bringing something to keep warm, like a windbreaker in addition to a bath towel.

残念ながら干潮ではなく満潮時だったのですが、それでもすごく感動でした。
ウミガメも近くで見ることができました。

ただ風が強くて本当に寒かったので、バスタオルの他にウインドブレーカーなど、暖をとれるものを持って行くことをオススメします。

The warning that the ship might sway didn't apply at all due to the great weather. I wasn't sure what the restroom situation was like, but there was one at the port before departure, and on the sea, there was one on the ship. From there, we could start our walks, meals, and snorkeling, so there was nothing to worry about.

船が揺れるかもしれない、という注意書きは当てはまらない程良い天気。
トイレがどうなっているのか良く分からなかったが、出港前には港にあったし、
海上では船に1箇所あり、ここを起点に散歩・食事・シュノーケルを行うので何も心配する事がなかった。

I participated in the evening event in late December. It was a bit chilly.

I got seasick, possibly due to the rain the day before. Even those who usually don't get seasick might feel more comfortable bringing medication.

There was a Japanese instructor who provided explanations, so even though the surroundings were filled with Westerners, I had a great time. I snorkeled with a few dolphins offshore, which became a memorable experience in Hawaii.

I couldn't eat at all because of the seasickness, but I was a little disappointed that they didn't allow us to take food home.

12月下旬夕方の会に参加しました。少し肌寒い。

前日が雨の影響か船酔いしました。普段酔わない方も薬持っていた方が安心かも。


日本人のインストラクターの
方もいて説明などもしていただけたので、周囲は欧米人ばかりでしたが楽しめました。
イルカ数匹と沖合でのシュノーケリング。ハワイの思い出になりました。

船酔いのせいでご飯は全く食べれませんでしたが、持ち帰りとかさせてくれればよかったのにとそこだけ少し残念でした。

I participated with my 73-year-old mother.
First of all, I was surprised that we were the only two people on a large bus for an hour's ride from Waikiki (laughs).
It was farther than I had imagined, but the driver pointed out landmarks along the way, like "There’s Pearl Harbor," "Moanalua Gardens, Hitachi," and "Outlet," so we enjoyed it (even though it was in English).

When the tour started, we were the only two Japanese participants, and since the staff were locals, I was a bit worried. However, there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, and they explained things clearly, so I felt at ease.
We moved to a spot to see dolphins, and we were able to see their cute figures.
After that, we moved to another point and started snorkeling. My elderly mother also got into the water and enjoyed it for a little while.
However, due to the current, it was difficult to return to the boat quickly. My mother, who wasn't used to fins, seemed scared and was peering into the water while holding onto the boat.
Even so, the water was beautiful and clear, and we could see many fish, which was enjoyable.
After snorkeling, we took a warm shower and had meal time.
We savored hamburgers and fruits.
On the way back to the harbor, we were lucky enough to see a whale, which made us very happy.

What I thought after participating in this tour is that it is not particularly aimed at elderly people.
I wouldn't recommend it if there are small children.
Since it’s not a tour specifically for Japanese people (it’s not overly accommodating; you need to take the initiative to enjoy it, like asking questions), I thought there might be some who wouldn’t enjoy it.
But we had plenty of fun.
Thank you very much.

73歳の母と参加しました。
まず最初にワイキキからの送迎で、大型バスに2人だけで一時間の距離を移動したのには驚きました（笑）
想像してたより遠かったのですが、
ドライバーさんが「あそこ、パールハーバー」とか「モアナルナガーデン、日立」「アウトレット」などと途中で通る名所を教えてくれたので（英語ですが）楽しめました。

ツアーが始まり、日本人は私達2人だけでスタッフも現地の方なので心配しましたが、
お一人日本語ペラペラの方がいて説明や注意など分かりやすく教えて貰い不安は無かったです。
沖に出てドルフィンを見るスポットに移動して、可愛らしい姿を見ることが出来ました。
その後ポイントを移動しシュノーケル開始。
高齢の母も海に入り、少しの時間ですが楽しんでいました。
ですが、水流の関係か直ぐに流されて船に戻るのが大変でした。
フィンに慣れていない母は怖かったらしく、船に掴まりながら水中を覗いてました。
それでも水が綺麗で透明で魚がたくさん観れて楽しんでいました。
シュノーケル後は暖かいシャワーを浴び、ご飯タイム。
ハンバーガーとフルーツを堪能しました。
ハーバーに戻る途中にラッキーなことに鯨も見ることが出来て嬉しかったです。

今回のツアーに参加して思ったのは、どちらかといえば高齢者向けのツアーでは無いこと。
小さい子供がいたらお勧めはしないこと。
日本人向けのツアー（至れり尽くせりでは無い、楽しむためには自分から動く（質問したりとか）ことが必要）では無いので、
楽しめない人もいるかもなぁと思いました。
でも、私達は充分楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。