All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

The sea was really beautiful, and just relaxing on the boat was a happy time♪♪ I was lucky to see a sea turtle up close too♪♪

ホントに海が綺麗で、船の上でぼーっとするだけでも幸せな時間でした♪♪
ウミガメも近くで見れたので、ラッキーでした♪♪

The sandbar was submerged due to high tide, so we didn't see the sandbar like in the photo, but the water level was about waist-high offshore, which felt quite strange. The sea turtles came close to the boat, and the kids seemed to be enjoying it, albeit a bit nervously. The snorkeling cruise was guided by the staff, and we felt safe enjoying it even in deep water (there were lots of fish!).

As for the barbecue lunch, it looked like we would be grilling our own BBQ in the photos, but in reality, it was a regular buffet style, which was disappointing.

サンドバー（砂洲）は潮位が高く、写真のような砂洲は出ていませんでしたが、沖のほうで腰の高さ位の水位というのは、不思議な感じでした。　ウミガメの船の近くに寄ってきて、子供たちもおっかなびっくり楽しんでいるようでした。シュノーケリングクルーズもスタッフさんが案内してくれ、深い海でも安心して楽しめました（魚もたくさん！）。
食事のバーベキューランチは写真では自分たちがＢＢＱを焼くような感じでしたが、実際は普通のビュッフェスタイルだったので、ガッカリでした。

I highly recommend this activity!! We did the one for lunch but should have don the whole day! My husband loved it, we paid the extra $$$ for Snuba because we love snuba! The food was delicious also!

I decided to join after seeing the tour's promotional photos. On the day of the tour, the sandbar wasn't visible due to the tides, but the blue sky, the clarity of the sea, the fish in the coral reefs I saw while snorkeling, the sea turtles that came close to me, and the delicious barbecue made for a wonderful afternoon. I had a great time. Next time, I will check the tide schedule carefully and hope to see the sandbar.

ツアーの紹介写真を見て参加を決めました。当日は、潮の関係でサンドバーが顔を出してはいませんでしたが、空の青さ、海の透明度、シュノーケリングで見たサンゴ礁の魚たち、近くに寄って来てくれた海がめたち、おいしいバーベキュー。午後のひと時、楽しい時間をすごすことができました。次回は、潮時をよく調べ、サンドバーの顔を見たいと思います。

Very professionally run organisation don't get put off by the safety demo it is very easy and super enjoyable, would definetly recommend

It was soo much fun! My sister and i enjoyed it.. Twas really unforgettable experience..

Our group of 17 took the afternoon sail. The crew wants to have as much fun as their guests so they do their best to create a memorable experience. One meal, snacks, non-alcoholic drinks and complete snorkel gear is included in the cost.

There are two locations where swimming among sea turtles is likely. For $5 you can get a quart size of fish food and it is suggested to feed the fish at the last location. Divers don't mind diving to the bottom and up close to the marine life with your waterproof camera to get some amazing shots - just ask them. A photographer comes along to capture all the beautiful moments both on board and underwater. A dvd of 500+ photos of your trip for $65 is worth it.

Served during the last snorkling location, our family style lunch of kalua pork and teriyaki chicken sliders with all the trimmings was plentiful and satisfying. Alocholic drinks are $4.

Great first-time deep sea snorkling experience. Would definitely go again with these guys! Mahalo!

Unfortunately, the water level was high, and the sandbar was not visible. However, I was able to see sea turtles! The schedule indicated that there would be a barbecue lunch after snorkeling, but in reality, it was before snorkeling, so I was worried about getting seasick and couldn't eat. When I participated, it was quite windy and felt cold, so it's better to bring a jacket.

残念ながら水位が高くて、サンドバーは顔を出していませんでした。
でも海ガメはばっちり見れました！
スケジュール上ではシュノーケルの後にバーベキューランチと書いてありましたが、実際はシュノーケルの前にバーベキューランチだったので、酔わないか心配で食べられませんでした。
私が参加したときはけっこう風があって寒く感じたので、上着は持っていった方が良いです。

Fun & exciting experience under the sea in safe.
Greatest activity !!

It was my first time in Hawaii, and the scenery was absolutely wonderful, but I couldn't see the sandbar. However, I had the precious experience of seeing turtles swimming right beside me.

初めてのハワイで
とても素晴らしい景色でしたが
サンドバーは見れませんでした。
しかし
亀がすぐそばで泳いでいたり、貴重な経験ができました。

There were too many participants, so we couldn't board the large boat and ended up going to the sandbar on a cruiser with two honeymoon couples (≧▽≦)ﾉ It was very comfortable.
The sea was crystal clear and very beautiful ♡ It was completely different from Waikiki.

You can go snorkeling nearby, but we didn't do that and just played at the sandbar. There were plenty of floaties and toys available to borrow. We had plenty of time and were able to play a lot.
I was so happy to see a sea turtle up close, which I had always wanted to do (*>∀<*)ゞ

On the way back, we got to steer the cruiser, which was a very valuable experience.
I really felt lucky‼ I'm so glad I participated in this tour.
The staff were all really nice, and I made some wonderful memories.
Thank you very much ♡

参加者が多すぎたのか大きい船には乗れず、ハネムーンカップル2組に紛れてクルーザーでサンドバーまで行くことになりました(≧▽≦)ﾉとても快適でした。
海は透き通ってて、とても綺麗でした♡ワイキキと全然違いました。

その近くでシュノーケリングが出来ますが私たちはせずにサンドバーで遊んでました。浮き輪や遊び道具がいっぱいあり借りることが出来ます。時間もたっぷりあり沢山遊ぶことが出来ました。
念願のウミガメも近くで見れて嬉しかったです(*>∀<*)ゞ

帰りはクルーザーを操縦させてもらえて、とても貴重な体験をしました。
ほんとにラッキーでした‼
このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
スタッフの方もいい人ばかりで、とてもいい思い出ができました。
ありがとうございました♡

It was a tour that can only be described as a hit! What made it a hit... was that we got to play with sea turtles for about 30 minutes☆

Normally, you might hear comments like "the white sandbar was beautiful" or "I got to see sea turtles," but surprisingly, the sea turtles came to play with our boat. According to the captain, he once rescued a sea turtle that got caught on a fishing hook, and since then, every time he takes the boat out, they come to visit. In fact, among about 20 people in the water, one turtle was the first to rub its head against the captain, as if asking to be petted. There are state laws regarding this, but it felt just like having a pet. (By the way, the turtle's name is Maurice.)

Thanks to that, I was able to take tons of photos and videos with my waterproof camera♪ I even got a picture of us swimming together!

As for the sandbar, it was about knee-deep, so it wasn't quite like the pictures in the package, but to be honest, I wasn't too interested in a sandbar without any creatures. If you're someone who wants to fully enjoy the "Wow, it's beautiful!" experience, I recommend checking the depth online thoroughly. (I had looked it up too, but I was okay with it.)

During snorkeling, there was a small sea turtle resting, and when I stared at it, it slowly woke up and came over to play with the boat♪ Big sea turtles, small sea turtles—this tour left me with an intense and wonderful impression of "playing with sea turtles"♪

The BBQ was, of course, delicious, and if I ever get the chance to go again, I would want to request the captain to bring Maurice along for a visit (laughs).

I absolutely recommend this tour! If you look at the photos, I think everyone will want to go on this tour☆ (I turned the photos to landscape because they were cut off in portrait mode.)

当たりとしかいいようのないツアーでした！
何が当たりか・・・それは海亀と30分くらい遊べたことです☆

通常なら「白いサンドバーが綺麗だった」「海亀に会えた」という感想が
多いでしょうが、なんと海亀が自分たちの船に遊びに来てくれました。
キャプテンに話を聞いたところ、浦島太郎のごとく、釣り針にひっかかった
海亀を助けたところ、毎回そのキャプテンが船を出すと、寄ってくるように
なった、とこのこと。
実際、20人くらいが海にいる中で、真っ先にキャプテンに頭をこすりつけて、
まるで撫でてくれと言ってるばかりのスキンシップをしてました。
州の法律もありますが、まるでペットです。（ちなみに亀の名前はモーリス）

そのおかげで、防水カメラで写真・動画撮りまくりです♪
一緒に泳いでる写真も撮れました！

肝心のサンドバーは膝くらいの深さだったので、パッケージ写真のようにはいきませんが、正直♂なので、生き物のいないサンドバーに興味がなく、
「わぁ～綺麗！」を満喫したい方は、しっかりネットで深さを調べことをお勧めします。（自分も調べた上でしたが、まいっかって気持ちだったので）

シュノーケリングでも休憩中の小さな海亀が居て、その子もじ～っと見てたら、
のそ～っと起きて、船の方まで遊びに来てくれました♪
大きな海亀、小さな海亀、自分の中では「海亀と戯れる」ツアーという
強烈で最高の印象となりました♪

BBQももちろんおいしく、もしもう一度行く機会があった場合は、
海亀のモーリスが遊びに来てもらうために、船長を指定したいくらいです（笑）

絶対にお勧めのツアーです！
写真を見ていただければ、誰もが行きたくなるツアーだと思います☆
（写真が縦向きだと切れてしまうので、横向きにしました）

I like it, it is amazing
You should try it
You well like it also

I gave an ok/average rating because this was an expensive excursion and the snorkeling was not up to par. The staff was incredible---- friendly, fun and courteous, but this seemed to be a boat ride geared toward hanging out and drinking on the boat rather than seeing awesome fish, coral reefs, etc. We had 2 snorkel stops and fish/turtles were average. But the crew made sure we saw dolphins from the boat, which was cool.

As far as snorkeling, it was nothing too interesting especially because my husband and I have done amazing snorkeling in Maui and Bora Bora. If you want to drink and relax for an afternoon, this is a top choice. But, a little too expensive for what you get if you are really into snorkeling and seeing different kinds of underwater life.

After arriving in Hawaii, I was looking forward to snorkeling three hours later. However, my bag that I had checked in at the hotel didn't arrive! I confirmed with the travel agency where I checked my bag, but they said it would take time. If they had informed me in advance, I would have brought it myself... I thought about that as the meeting time was approaching.

I had planned to come to Hawaii with my family, but my child was unwell, so I ended up coming alone. I wanted to take pictures for my child, who was looking forward to seeing sea turtles, but since my bag didn't arrive, I had to give up on participating... I was wondering what I had come here for!

However, thanks to the warm consideration from VELTRA and the tour company, I was able to reschedule and participate.

This was truly moving! Really! I thought I would have to cancel since I wouldn't make it to the tour that day. The tour was really enjoyable and exceeded my expectations; it went by in no time. Everyone was kind and considerate to me, a solo participant, and I am grateful. Next time, I will definitely participate with my family. I sincerely thank you. Thank you very much.

ハワイに到着し３時間後にシュノーケルだ！そう思い楽しみにしていましたが・・・
ホテルの部屋に預けていたカバンが来ない！
鞄を預けた某旅行会社に確認したが時間がかかるとのこと、事前に話していてくれれば自分で持って行ったのに・・・そう考えるも集合時間が押し迫り。
こりゃー駄目だなと諦め間に合わない旨を電話しました。


今回のハワイは家族で来る予定でしたが子供の体調が悪く私だけになりました。
ウミガメを楽しみにしていた子供のために何とか写真を撮ろうと思っていましたがカバンが来ず参加できないため諦めの私・・・
いったい何しに来たんだろうと思っていましたが！
ＶＥＬＴＲＡさんとツアー施行会社さんの心温まるご配慮で日をずらして参加させて頂くことが出来ました。

これはねー、涙ものですよ！本当に！
実際、当日のツアーには間に合わなかったのでキャンセルだなって思っていましたから。
ツアーは本当に楽しく期待通りであっという間でした。
皆さん優しく一人参加の私に気配りをして頂き感謝。
次は家族で絶対に参加させて頂きます。
心より感謝申し上げます。
本当にありがとうございました。

Suddenly, a shallow area appeared in the middle of the ocean. I had never experienced anything like this, so I was really moved. It was fun to see the turtles up close.

海の真ん中にいきなり浅瀬が現れます。こんな経験したことなかったのですごく感動しました。かめも近くでみれて楽しかった。

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Since we were in Hawaii, we had to go to the sandbar! So, we booked a tour with the popular Captain Bruce's. On the day of the tour, we encountered bad weather... Rain clouds stretched from the mountains to the sea. However, the tour staff encouraged us, saying, "It will surely clear up!"

On the day I participated, the boat was almost full, and it was all Japanese guests. There were two boats operating, so we were assigned to one when boarding. For safety, we had to go barefoot on the boat. Once we headed offshore, the boat stopped near the sandbar. From there, we entered the water and walked towards the sandbar. Since we walked over coral remains, sand, and small stones, reef shoes are a must! Most people didn’t bring them, so they walked slowly, looking like it hurt. It’s quite a walk from the boat to the sandbar.

That day, the water level didn’t drop enough for the sand to be exposed. Plus, it was drizzling and cold, so everyone was crouching in the water. After about 40 minutes, the rain clouds cleared, and we finally got to take some photos. After returning to the boat, we had lunch. There were sandwiches and salads, and they were very delicious. After that, we enjoyed snorkeling for about 30 minutes. Although the weather wasn’t great, we had a lot of fun.

新婚旅行でハワイに来ました。
せっかくハワイに来たので、サンドバーは行かなくては！！
ということで、人気のキャプテンブルースのツアーを申込みました。
当日はなんと悪天候・・・。山から海にかけて雨雲が・・・。
でも、ツアーのスタッフさんが「きっと晴れる！」と励ましてくれました。
私の参加日はほぼ満員。もちろん日本人のみ。２隻船がでているので、乗船の際に割り当ててくれました。
船の上は安全の為はだしになります。沖合に出るとサンドバー近くで船を停めます。
そこからは海に入って歩いてサンドバーを目指します。サンゴの死骸や砂、小石の上を
歩くのでリーフシューズは必須です！ほとんどの人は持ってきてなかったので、痛そうにゆっくり歩いていました。船からサンドバーまでけっこう歩きます。
その日はサンドバーは砂が出るほどは水位が下がらなかったです。
しかも小雨で寒く、みんなしゃがんで海に浸かっていました。
40分くらいして雨雲が晴れ、やっと写真を撮れました。
船に戻ってからランチでした。サンドイッチやサラダなどがあり、とても美味しかったです。
そのあとはシュノーケリングを30分程楽しみました。
お天気には恵まれませんでしたが、とても楽しかったです。

The sandbar was more beautiful than I expected, and I understood the origin of the "heavenly sea." I was also very satisfied to see sea turtles up close and even take pictures with them. The guides were very cheerful, and I had a great time. I highly recommend it!

サンドバーは予想以上に綺麗で、天国の海の由来が分かりました。
またウミガメをあんなに間近で見られて、更に一緒に写真も撮れて大満足です。
ガイドの皆さんもとても陽気で、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
おすすめです！

I think the sandbar is wonderful at the right timing with the tides. If the weather is bad, it can get quite cold, so I recommend having at least a windbreaker. I believe you can enjoy turtles, fish, and dolphins there.

サンドバーは潮の満ち引きで、良いタイミングだと素晴らしいと思います。
天気が悪いとかなり寒いので、ウインドブレーカーぐらいあった方が良いと思います。
カメと魚とイルカと楽しめると思います。

I participated with my 4-year-old and 6-year-old children. The sandbar was truly beautiful, and the kids were thrilled. A turtle came quite close (about 50 cm away), which surprised the kids a bit, but we were able to take some great photos. We were the only ones with kids participating in snorkeling. My 6-year-old had their first snorkeling experience and really enjoyed it. They wore a life jacket and held onto a surfboard, and the staff took great care of us. The guide was also a fun person. The guide was Japanese, and the captain was from Hawaii and spoke Japanese well.

Even if you only speak Japanese, you can participate without any issues, but I think it would be more enjoyable if you could speak English to chat with the staff.

For those who didn't go snorkeling, they could talk with the remaining staff or learn canoeing or stand-up paddle surfing, so even those who are not good at snorkeling can have fun.

After getting on the boat, they served juice, bread, and donuts, so we didn't need to eat much for breakfast. Lunch was also served as a buffet, and it was quite filling.

I recommend this experience for everyone, from small children to young people and seniors.

4歳、6歳の子ども連れで参加しました。サンドバーは本当にきれいでこどもも大喜びでした。亀が近くまで来て(50cmくらいまで)子どもはちょっとびっくりしてましたが、よい写真がとれました。こどもでスノーケル参加はうちだけでした。6歳の子どもはスノーケル初体験でしたが、楽しんでできました。ライフジャケットをつけて、その上、サーフボードにつかまらせて、付きっきりで見ていただき、本当にお世話になりました。あと、ガイドさんも楽しい方です。ガイドさんは日本人。船長さんはハワイの方で日本語が上手です。
日本語しか話せなくても全く困らず参加できますが、英語が話せるとスタッフの方とたくさん話せて楽しいだろうなーと思います。
なお、スノーケリングをしなかった方は、残ったスタッフの方と話したり、カヌーやスタンドアップパドルサーフィンを教えてもらったりしてたので、スノーケリングが苦手な方も楽しめますよ。
船に乗ったあと、ジュース、パン、ドーナツを出してくださるので、朝御飯はあまり食べなくてもよかったです。
昼もビュッフェででます。かなり、お腹いっぱいになります。
小さな子どもから、若い方、ご年配の方、誰にでもおすすめです。

It was well worth the money. The crew was great and friendly. Got a disc of about 30 photos for $30. Would do again

Great experience over all. Great staff. Nice photos to take home. Highly recomended

I had a truly valuable experience.
It's something unimaginable in Japan.
I was constantly excited to be so close to wild animals.
I got to see dolphins, of course, as well as sea turtles and whales.
From the exotic boat, I watched dolphins and chased after escaping sea turtles, haha.
Thanks to the captain's arrangements, or perhaps his keen eye, we spotted a whale and even saw it spouting water.
It's an experience unique to traveling abroad that you won't understand until you try it.
I also think the cost performance is quite good.

とても貴重な体験をしました。
日本では考えられない経験です。
野生の動物とこんなに間近で触れ合えて興奮しっぱなしでした。
イルカはもちろん、海ガメ・クジラに会えました。
異国情緒たっぷりな船からイルカをみて、逃げるウミガメを追いかけたりしてｗ
船長さんのはからいか、神眼かしら？クジラを発見し、潮吹きも見ました。
海外旅行ならでは、行ってみないとわからない体験です。
コスパも悪くないと思います。

I went to this famous tourist spot that I had heard about for a while! You can also go snorkeling, and the sea was truly beautiful. If the weather isn't good, it can get cold, so it's definitely a good idea to bring a jacket that you don't mind getting wet and a bath towel!

前々から聞いていた有名な観光なので行ってみました！シュノーケリングもでき、本当に美しい海でした。天気がよくないと寒い思いをするので、かならず濡れてもよい上着とバスタオルは持って行った方がいいですよ！

I was told not to touch the turtle, but it touched me first! (Scary) I wish the snorkeling time could have been extended a bit longer.

亀を触ってはいけないと言われたが、かめのほうからタッチしてきた！(怖）シュノーケルの時間をもう少し延ばして欲しかったです。

I was really wondering if we would actually find wild dolphins just by cruising, but we encountered three dolphins!! Everyone was so excited. We also saw a lot of fish while snorkeling.

本当にクルーズしているだけで野生のイルカがみつかるのかなー？？と思っておりましたが、３匹のイルカに遭遇！！みんなテンションあがってました。
シュノーケリングも、かなりのお魚が見れました。

The view from the sandbar was amazing, and the guidance was provided in Japanese, which made it very easy to understand! Lunch was served at a great time, and the clam chowder was delicious! It was a satisfying tour, and I was able to see sea turtles too!

サンドバーの景色も最高でしたし、案内も日本語でしていただいたのでとても分かり易かったです！
昼ごはんもいいタイミングで出て、クラムチャウダーとても美味しかったです！ウミガメも見ることができて満足できるツアーでした！

At the sandbar, the tide had almost receded, revealing the expected scenery. The prepared malasadas and the meat served during the meal were surprisingly delicious, and I was satisfied with the tour designed for Japanese visitors.

サンドバーでは、ほぼ潮が引いて砂が浮き上がって、期待通りの光景がみ見られました。用意されてたマラサダ、食事のお肉も意外と&#8264;おいしくて、日本人向けに考えられたツアーで満足でした。

My child wanted to go, so we participated. The sandbar was not completely exposed due to the tidal changes at that time.

The water was up to my knees.

The staff was quick and attentive to safety. It was cold, so my child was taken onto the boat partway through, but they continued to check if he was warm enough, which I appreciated.

I think it might depend on the season, but I would like to look into when the sandbar is fully exposed and participate again.

子供が行って見たいと言って参加しました。
サンドバーがやはりと言うか時間帯による潮の満ちひきなので完全に砂浜にはなってませんでした。

膝までつかる状態でした。

スタッフの対応はキビキビしていて安全に配慮して頂いてました。寒かったので子供は途中からボートに上げてもらってましたが、その後も寒くないか気に掛けてもらっていて有難かったです^^

時期にもよるのかと思いますが砂浜が完全に出る状態のときを調べてまた参加したいと思います。

The weather was perfect, and I got to see a lot of wild dolphins, which was incredibly fun.

The snorkeling was in quite rough waters, but I was satisfied because I saw many fish.

Lunch was also very delicious.

天気も最高で、野生のイルカもたくさん見れて、最高に楽しかったです。

シュノーケリングはかなり波が荒いところでした。でも、魚がたくさん見れて満足です。

ランチもとっても美味しかったです。