All Reviews for Beginner Snorkeling Tours

Even in the shallowest areas, the seawater reached up to my knees. I checked the low tide times, but that was the limit during my stay. The weather was bad and it was very cold. I think it would look much prettier if the weather were good, but if the weather is bad, I don't think it's worth spending a lot of money to go.

Snorkeling was a lot of fun because, despite the cold, I was able to see many fish. There was also a sea turtle that the captain had helped in the past, and it was very friendly, swimming around the boat the whole time. The captain and the staff were all very cheerful, and it was truly enjoyable. We danced and sang on the boat, which was really fun.

At the end, they said, "Please come back in the summer," so I thought that perhaps the sandbar would look nicer in the summer.

一番浅いところでもひざぐらいまで海水がありました。
干潮の時間も調べていきましたが、滞在中はそれが限界でした。
天気も悪く非常に寒かったです。
天気が良ければもっと綺麗に見えるのかなと思いますが、天気が悪ければ高いお金を出してまで行くものでもないかと思います。
シュノーケリングは、寒さを我慢して行くとたくさんの魚が見れたのでとても楽しかったです。
また昔キャプテンが助けたというウミガメがとてもなついており、船の周りをずっと泳いでいます。
キャプテンやスタッフの方たちはとても陽気な方たちばかりで、とてもとても楽しかったです。船上で踊ったり、歌ったり、それは本当に楽しかったです。
最後に「次は夏に来てください。」と言われたので、多分夏のほうがサンドバーが綺麗に見えるのではないかと思いました。

The boat heading to the sandbar had strong winds and cooler temperatures, so it was a bit chilly. The sandbar appeared suddenly and was very mysterious. I think it would have been even better if the weather had been nice. The lunch on the boat was also delicious. Snorkeling was pleasant, but it was a pity that I couldn't see much coral.

サンドバーに向かう船では風が強く気温も低めだったので少し寒かったです。サンドバーは突然現れとても神秘的でした。天気が良ければもっと良かったと思います。船のランチもおいしかったです。シュノーケリングは気持ちよかったですが、サンゴがあまり見えなかったのが残念でした。

The sea turtles kept here swim around the boat, allowing for a very close view. I thought the tour was family-oriented. As two women, we felt it was a bit lacking. I would recommend it for families with small children. The lunch was very satisfying and fulfilling. There was also a child who got injured on board, but I thought it was wonderful how quickly the captain responded.

こちらで飼われている海ガメが船の周りを泳いでくれるので、とても間近で見られます。
ツアー内容は、ファミリー向けだなと思いました。女二人だと少し物足りなさを感じました。小さなお子様がいるご家庭にはオススメです。
ランチがとても充実していて満足でした。また船内で怪我をしてしまった子がいたのですが、キャプテンが素早く対応をしていて素晴らしいと思いました。

I checked the low tide times and participated. The water was at ankle depth. The weather was nice too. However, it seems that you can only see the truly beautiful sandbar like in the pictures on a few specific days during certain times of the year. While it was a novelty, I thought the shallow beach was sufficient. The most enjoyable part was a turtle that was friendly with our tour boat, popping its head up near the sandbar.

The sandbar itself is at ankle depth if you catch the low tide, but the boat stops further back, so you will get wet up to your waist no matter what. If you're just looking to step onto the sandbar without snorkeling, I recommend wearing a swimsuit beforehand.

Although it was sunny, the wind was strong, and even though the seawater was warm, the wet areas felt very cold. It was so cold that I skipped snorkeling. While two groups took turns snorkeling, the group that didn't was just sitting on the boat, so we had quite a bit of time to kill. We spent a lot of time watching the turtles. Those who went snorkeling returned shivering with goosebumps. Some even stopped during practice because it was too cold. It might be different in summer.

I was looking forward to the food since I had read that it was delicious, but I think it's better not to have high expectations. It's not bad, but it's just average in taste. Although it's labeled as a barbecue, the food is not cooked on the boat; it's pre-cooked before boarding, so it’s cold when you eat it.

The captain and crew were cheerful and fun people.

干潮の時間を調べて参加しました。なので、水はくるぶし丈でした。天気もよかったです。ただ、写真のような本当に綺麗なサンドバーが見られるのは決まった時期の極僅かな日だけみたいです。ものめずらしさはありましたが、ビーチの浅瀬でも十分かな…と思いました。ただ、こちらのツアーの船になついている亀がいて、その子がサンドバー付近でちょこちょこ顔をみせてくれるのが一番楽しかったです。
サンドバー自体は干潮さえつかめばくるぶし丈ですが、船はそのもっと手前で止まるのでどうやっても腰の下くらいまでは濡れます。スノーケルをやらなくて、ちょっとサンドバーにおりてみたいだけ、という方でも事前に水着を着用した方がよろしいかと。
晴天でしたが風が強く、海水は温くても、濡れた箇所がとても寒いです。寒かったのでスノーケルはパスしました。2グループが交代でスノーケルをする間、しない組はひたすら船でぼーっとしてるだけだったのでかなり時間をもてあましていました。ずっと亀を眺めてたり。スノーケルをやった方たちは、戻ってきたときは鳥肌立てて震えていました。寒すぎて練習の段階でやめた方も。夏ならまた違うのでしょうが。
ご飯がおいしいとの書き込みを見ていたので楽しみにしていたのですが、あまり期待しないほうがいいかと。まずくはないですが、それなりくらいの味です。バーベキューとなってますが、船上で焼くわけではなく、乗船前に焼いてきた物を提供してくれます。なので食べるときは冷たいです。
船長や係員の方は、陽気で楽しい方たちでした。

The weather was rainy, and the sea was cold and very chilly. However, the staff's response was very warm. When walking on the sandbar, it might be better to wear marine shoes due to the corals and rocks. When boarding the boat, you need to take off beach sandals or anything other than marine shoes. Snorkeling requires the ability to swim. In particular, if children cannot use the snorkel well or are not comfortable in deep water, they will not be able to go to the snorkeling point and will have to snorkel in shallow areas. I recommend participating in the tour during warmer seasons.

天気が雨で、海が冷たくとても寒かったです。しかし、スタッフの方々の対応はとても暖かかったです。サンドバーを歩く際、珊瑚や岩があるためマリンシューズを履いた方がよいかもしれません。船に乗る際、マリンシューズ以外のビーチサンダル等は脱いで乗船します。シュノーケリングは泳げることが条件になります。特に、子供でシュノーケルをうまく使えなかったり、深い場所が苦手な場合はシュノーケルポイントに行くことができず、浅瀬でシュノーケルすることになります。暖かい時期にツアーに参加することをおすすめします。

Waikiki was sunny, but it was cloudy about a 45-minute drive over the mountain. It was a bit chilly, so we decided to skip snorkeling, but everyone seemed to be having a great time. I would like to go back when it's warmer.

The water depth was about thigh-high, and at the shallowest point, it was around the ankle. Since it's not a sandy beach, you have to be careful when walking, as it can be painful.

In addition to the BBQ, they also provided juice and snacks on the boat. The staff were cheerful and very attentive, which made it enjoyable!

Aside from the cold, it was a wonderful experience, so I highly recommend it! There were participants of all ages, from mature couples to newlyweds, families, and friends, so I think everyone can enjoy it.

The turtles came very close, so we were able to take great photos!

ワイキキは晴れた日ですが山をこえた車で４５分ほどのところで曇りでした。
肌寒くシュノーケリングは見送りましたが
みんな楽しそうでした。
今度はもっと暖かいときに行ってみたいです
海は太ももあたりの深さのところからおりて一番浅いところでくるぶしくらい。
砂浜ではないので歩くとき気をつけないと痛いです。

BBQの他にも船上ではジュースやお菓子をだしてくれました。
スタッフも明るく色々気を使っていただいて楽しかったです！

寒さ以外とてもいい思い出だったのでおすすめです！！
熟年夫婦から新婚さん、ファミリー、友達同士など参加者もさまざまだったので
どの年代でも楽しめると思います。

亀さんもすぐ近くまできてくれたので写真もばっちりとれました！

The sea was very beautiful, the staff was entertaining, and I had a great time with my fourth-grade child. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii, I would definitely like to visit again.

とても綺麗な海で、スタッフも面白く、小学4年生の子供と一緒でしたが楽しませていただきました、ハワイに行く機会があれば是非さんしたいです。

Captain and crew,
Thank you very much for the wonderful time.
As the only Japanese participant, I greatly appreciated the individual explanations in Japanese.
I joined this time alone, and at first, I was a bit worried, but thanks to the crew's support, I was able to become friendly with the other participants, even exchanging handshakes and saying "thank you."
Thank you for the truly wonderful time and kindness.
I am considering participating again in two years.

キャプテン始めクルーの皆さま
大変楽しい時間をありがとうございました。
日本人が私1人という事で、個別に日本語で説明をして頂き。大変助かりました。
今回は1人での参加でした。最初は少し心配をしておりましたが、参加された方々とは「サンキュー」といって握手を交わし合うまで、親しくなれたのもクルーの皆さまのフォローがあったからです。
本当に素敵な時間と、やさしさをありがとうございました。
2年後になりますがまた是非、参加したと考えております。

I had been wanting to go to the Heaven's Sea with Captain Bruce, so I signed up this time. I checked the low tide times and decided whether to go in the morning or afternoon.
It was fun swimming with the turtles and snorkeling. The water was a bit cold.

We also enjoyed a BBQ with the family.

It's definitely worth going once.

天国の海は是非キャプテンブルースでと思ってましたので今回申し込みました。いちおう引き潮の時間を調べてから午前・午後にするか決めました。
亀と一緒におよいだり、シュノーケルをしたり楽しかったです。
ちょっと水は冷たかったです。

BBQも楽しく家族で食べました。

一回行く価値はあります

Despite the terrible weather, it was ultimately a fairly enjoyable tour.

First of all, the BBQ meal was surprisingly delicious. The boat was quite comfortable. When we went to the area with sea turtles, there were a decent number of them. However, later during the snorkeling time, only large sea turtles came close, specifically for this tour. You can buy an underwater camera on the boat, but if you want to save money, it's better to buy one in advance. You can also take a two-shot with the turtles.

This tour is not suitable for those hoping for serious snorkeling. The instruction is at a beginner level, and the snorkeling time is only about five minutes.

お天気最悪の中でも最終的にはまずまず楽しめたツアーでした。

まずBBQのお食事が想像以上に美味しかったです。
船はなかなか快適に出来ていました。
ウミガメのエリアに行くと、そこそこウミガメがいました。
が、その後、シュノーケル位の時間になると、大きなウミガメがこのツアーに限って寄ってきます。
水中カメラは船でも買えますが、安く済ませたい人は事前に買っていくと良いです。
カメと並んでツーショットも可能です。

本格的なシュノーケルを希望の方には向かないツアーです。
シュノーケルの１，２，３からの講習になり、シュノーケルの時間は５分程度しかありません。

It's not easy to reach a spot where you can see green sea turtles on your own, so I decided to join the tour for certainty. The tide wasn't great, and the sandbar didn't fully appear, but I was able to see fish and sea turtles perfectly while snorkeling, and I had a great time. The meal was definitely satisfying as well!

なかなか自分でアオウミガメが見られるスポットまでは行けないし、確実性を取って参加しました。潮の引きはイマイチでしっかりサンドバーは出ません出したが、シュノーケルで魚やウミガメもバッチリ見られて十分楽しめました。食事も満足すること間違いなしです！

I was able to see dolphins up close!!

I also spotted a whale in the distance♪

It was my first time snorkeling, and it was so much fun (^^)

I was also happy to meet a handsome crew member (laughs)

The boat was beautiful, and it was a very high-quality tour!

It's one of my best memories from my trip to Hawaii (* >ω<)

いるかを近くで見る事ができました！！

遠くにですが、くじらも見えました♪

シュノーケリングも初めてでしたが、すごく楽しかったです(^^)

あと、イケメンのクルーに会えた事が嬉しかったです(笑)

船がキレイでクオリティーの高いとても良いツアーでした！

ハワイ旅行の～１の思い出です(* >ω<)

We wanted to visit a different beach than Waikiki, so we joined as a couple. The sandbar was even more beautiful than we imagined, and we were able to take a lot of photos. It's a perfect place to create memories, so I recommend bringing a waterproof camera. When we went, it was the rainy season, and it was cloudy during lunchtime. It was a bit chilly, so I skipped snorkeling and watched the sea turtles instead. The staff seemed to provide careful guidance, and everyone was having a great time. Overall, I think the cost performance is quite good.

ワイキキビーチとはまた違う海に行きたかったのでカップルで参加しました。想像していた以上に美しいサンドバーでは沢山の写真を撮る事ができました。思い出を作る場所にぴったりなのでウォータープルーフのカメラ持参をオススメします。私たちが行った時は雨期で、ランチタイムには曇り空。肌寒かったので私はスノーケリングは見送り、ウミガメを見てました。スタッフさん達は丁寧に指導してくれるようで、みなさん楽しんでおられました。全体的にコスパも悪くないと思います。

I was able to encounter dolphins, sea turtles, and whales. I think I was quite lucky. The boat was clean and offered a lot of exotic charm during the cruise. Since it was a group snorkeling tour, I felt safe. We stopped at various points, and I felt secure leaving it to the captain. The boat rocked a bit, but I was able to enjoy meals and drinks without any issues. It was very interesting. I definitely want to participate in this tour again next time.

イルカ・ウミガメ・クジラすべてに遭遇できました。
かなりラッキーだったと思います。
船も清潔感ある、異国情緒たっぷりのクルージング。
団体でのシュノーケリングなので安心です。
ポイントポイントで停泊し、船長さんに任せておけば安心でした。
船の揺れもそこそこですが、普通に食事やドリンクを楽しめました。
とてもおもしろかったです。
次回も是非参加したいツアーでした。

Can't wait to go back to do it again. The family loved it.

This is my second time at Sandbar, and I felt comfortable participating thanks to the fun staff.

My child was 2 years old last time and is now 5, but even at 2, they were able to enjoy swimming in the shallow water.

The staff were also kind to the children, and it seemed like they were having a great time.

I hope to join with my friends' family next time!

Thank you very much!!

サンドバーは2回目ですが、楽しいスタッフさんで安心して参加でしました。

子供が前回は2歳で今回は5歳ですが、2歳のときから遠浅で楽しく泳ぐことができました。

スタッフさんも、子供に優しくしていただいて、楽しそうでした。

次回はお友達ファミリーと一緒に参加できたらいいなぁとおもいます♪

ありがとうございました！！

It was cold, perhaps because of the season in November or the cloudy weather. I didn't expect it since we were walking on sand, but there were broken corals scattered around, which hurt my feet. I think it would be better to have water sandals. The sea had poor visibility, and there were no fish, which was disappointing! However, it was nice that the honu came close to us. I was surprised by how luxurious the light meal was, despite it being labeled as a snack.

11月という季節のせいか、曇りのせいかとにかく寒かったです。
砂の上を歩くというので、考えていませんでしたが、
割れたサンゴがゴロゴロしてて、足が痛く水中用のサンダルがあったほうが良いと思います。
海は透明度が悪く、魚もいなくてガッカリ！
ただ、ホヌが近くまで来てくれてよかったです。
軽食付きとありましたが、とても豪華でびっくりしました。

I participated in the Heaven's Sea tour! I actually wanted to join in the morning, but the afternoon tour was perfectly fine, and I thoroughly enjoyed Heaven's Sea! A sea turtle came really close to me, and it was my first time experiencing something like that; it was so much fun! The afternoon tour included lunch, and the lunch menu was incredibly delicious. I was worried about getting seasick, but I didn't feel it at all and had a great time! I would love to join this tour again if I have the chance!

天国の海ツアー参加してきました！
本当は朝から参加にしたかったんですが、昼からツアーでもまったく問題なく天国の海を満喫できました！
ウミガメが本当に近くによってきてくれて、あんな体験初めてで本当にたのしかったです！昼ツアーはランチつきだったんですが、ランチメニューもものすごくおいしかったです。船酔いも心配してましたが、全然なく思いっきり楽しめました！
機会があればまた参加したいツアーです！

You can experience the strange situation of walking in the sea surrounded by water. The sea, reflecting the sunlight, looked even more beautiful. You can also meet sea turtles!!

まわりが海のなかを歩くという不思議な状況が体験できます。海が太陽の光を受けてきれいな海がさらにきれいに見えました。ウミガメにも会えます！！

The timing is very important as it greatly relates to the tides. I wanted to walk on a sandbar like in the photo, but when I went, the shallowest part was only about ankle-deep.

When I went snorkeling, a turtle suddenly appeared right at our feet, and my excitement shot up!

After snorkeling, the boat took us around to where the turtles were. I was really happy when I saw multiple turtle heads popping up from the waves. While we were doing that, the sun came out, and we enjoyed a very pleasant cruise.

I would like to participate again at the right time.

潮の満ち引きが大いに関係するので、タイミングがとっても重要です。写真のようなサンドバーを歩いてみたかったけど、私がいったときは一番浅いところでくるぶしくらいの深さでした。

シュノ-ケリングをしたとき、いつの間にかカメが私たちの足元にいるという感じで出現。テンションが一気に上がりました！

シュノ-ケリングのあと船でカメがいるところを回ってくれました。カメの頭が波間から複数みえたときはとてもうれしかったです。そうこうしているうちに、晴れ間がでてきてとても気持ちの良いクルーズを楽しめました。　

また時期を見計らって参加したいです。

It is often featured in guidebooks, and I had always wanted to visit it when I went to Hawaii. There were some waves, but I was able to see the clear ocean. There were also several sea turtles popping their heads out of the water, which was adorable. Walking in the ocean felt really nice. There was nothing but the sea around, and the scenery was wonderful. The food was delicious, and I felt safe snorkeling for the first time with the guides watching over us. I'm really glad I participated. It was so much fun!

ガイドブックによく掲載されていて、ハワイに行ったら絶対行きたいと思っていました。
少し波がありましたが、透き通った海を見ることができました。ウミガメも何匹も海から顔を出していたのでかわいかったです。
海の中を歩く感じですごく気持ちよかったです。周りには海しかなく、景色もすばらしかったです☆
料理もおいしかったし、初めてのシュノーケリングはガイドさんたちにしっかり見守られながらだったので安心してできました。
参加して本当によかったです。すごく楽しかったです♪

My husband, 7 month old son, and I had a great experience with this activity during snorkeling and snuba. We got lucky, and one of the guest/crew members watched our son (who mostly slept) so we had the opportunity to both go together for the snorkeling and snuba. The catamaran we took was a great ship. The crew was very accommodating, nice, funny, and took care of everyone, including a woman who lost her camera in the water, and when my hubby got a little overwhelmed in the beginning during snuba. The food was okay, but definitely helped after a good amount of time time in the water. I would defintely do it again. The great crew actually made a huge difference too!

At knee-deep water level, even children could walk easily. However, I thought the beach was a continuous stretch of pure white sand, so I walked barefoot, but there were rocks and stones in some places, making it painful and difficult to walk. Most participants walked barefoot, but I think it's better to wear marine shoes or something similar.

It got cold, and my daughter started to fuss. When we took photos one group at a time, it was tough because she would fuss if we didn't take the picture. But it was beautiful and wonderful.

Sea turtles were swimming gracefully as well. I definitely want to go again!

膝下の海面水位で、子供も難なく歩けました。ただ、真っ白な砂浜が続いていると思い、裸足で歩きましたが、所々に岩や石氏があるので、痛くて歩くのが大変なところもありました。
参加者のほとんどが裸足で歩いていましたが、マリンシューズなど履いたほうが良いと思います。
寒いと途中から、娘が愚図り始め、１組づつ写真を撮った際、撮らないと愚図って大変でした。でも、綺麗で素でした。
海亀さんも優雅に泳いでいました。また、ぜひ行きたいです！

I decided on this tour after reading various experiences. We gathered early in the morning and traveled to the site by bus. The boat was beautiful, and there were drinks and light snacks like cupcakes and yogurt available for us to enjoy at any time. For lunch, there was a light buffet with hamburgers, rice, meat, and potatoes, but I couldn't eat much due to fatigue, seasickness, and drowsiness. I had lunch again separately after returning.

Most of the participants were foreigners, with only a few Japanese. The tour guide was American, but there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, providing explanations in Japanese after the English ones.

The weather was nice that day, but we had a hard time spotting dolphins and turtles. We stopped for about an hour to enjoy snorkeling. The water was crystal clear and beautiful. It was fun to throw food and have many fish come right up to me. I was considering diving the next day, but snorkeling was enjoyable enough.

After that, we returned to the boat and finally encountered dolphins. About ten dolphins swam near the boat, seemingly playing with us, and they were really cute.

It was early November, and the sea wasn't too cold, but it did get chilly after being in the water for a long time. You can rent a wetsuit for about ten dollars at the port's reception, not through the tour company. They sell snacks, drinks, and port T-shirts and goods, resembling a souvenir corner, but I didn't see anyone buying anything in particular.

As for wallets, you can leave your belongings or towels on the tables or chairs inside the boat, so it's better not to carry cards or large amounts of cash just in case. It was mentioned that you should bring your passport if you plan to drink alcohol, but I wasn't asked to show it. So, it would be good to have about twenty dollars in a pouch just in case, but I ended up not using any cash at all.

Also, after swimming, it gets cold, so a bath towel and a hoodie or T-shirt to wear on top are essential.

Even if you don't usually get seasick, it's a good idea to bring motion sickness medication. The boat isn't that small or shaky, but since we left early in the morning and I hadn't eaten much for breakfast, I did feel a bit nauseous.

After about an hour of snorkeling and sunbathing for a long time, the early morning conditions were surprisingly tiring, and most people were fast asleep on the bus ride back in the afternoon.

体験談を色々読んでこちらに決めました。朝早く集合してバスで現地まで移動。船は綺麗で、室内にはいつでも自由に飲食できる飲み物、カップケーキやヨーグルトなど軽食がありました。昼食も軽いビュッフェ形式のハンバーガー、ご飯、お肉、ポテト、など出ましたが、疲れや酔いと眠気が手伝ってあまり食べれず。帰って別でまた昼食をとりました。

ほとんどの参加者が外国人で、日本人は少しだけ。ツアー催行者の方もアメリカ人ですが、一人日本語がペラペラな方がいて、日本人にも英語の説明の後に日本語で説明してくれます。

この日は天気は良かったのですがなかなかイルカもカメも見つからず、とりあえず停舶して1時間ほどスノーケリングを楽しみました。海の中は透き通ってすごく綺麗。エサを放り投げてたくさんの魚が目の前まで来て楽しかったです。ダイビングを次の日に考えてましたが、スノーケリングで十分楽しめます。

その後、船に戻ってようやくイルカに出会えました。本当にわざとやってるのかと思うほど１０頭ほどのイルカが船の近くで一緒に「遊ぼう！遊ぼう！」と泳いで、とてもかわいかったです。

１１月始めですが、さほど海は冷たくなかったですが、長いこと入っていると寒くなってきます。ウェットスーツは１０ドルかな？でツアー会社ではなく港の受付で借りれます。ここではお菓子、飲み物や港のTシャツやらグッズ等が売っていて、お土産コーナーのようですが、特に何か買ってる人はいなかったです、、。

お財布などは船内のテーブルや椅子の上に荷物やタオルを置いておくかんじなので、カードや大金は念のため持ち歩かないようにしたほうがいいです。お酒を飲む場合のパスポート持参と書かれていましたが特に提示を聞かれませんでした。なので、ポーチに万が一のために２０ドルくらい入れていけばいい感じですが、結局一銭も現金は使っていません。

あとは、泳いだ後が寒いのでバスタオルと上に着るパーカーもしくはTシャツは必須です。

あまり乗り物に酔わない人でも酔い止めは持参したほうがいいです。そこまで小型で揺れる船ではないですが、朝早いので朝食をあまりとってなかったりすると酔います。

1時間ほどのスノーケリング、日差しの下で長い間日焼け、朝早いというコンディションは意外に疲れ、昼の帰りのバスはほとんどの人が爆睡してました。午後からアク

I had such a great time last time that I brought my in-laws along this time. The boat staff were friendly and entertaining, the BBQ was delicious, and of course, we enjoyed the best views. It's a tour I would love to do again if the opportunity arises.

前回がとても楽しかったので、義両親を連れても参加をしました。
船のスタッフは親切で面白く、BBQも美味しく、もちろん最高の景色が見れました。また機会があれば行きたいと思うツアーです。

I wanted to visit the heavenly sea since it was mentioned in the guidebook, so I participated. We were a senior group, but everyone around us was young. I felt a bit out of place, but the staff members spoke to us, which made me feel more at ease. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law participated in scuba diving. The staff mentioned that there have been a lot of accidents recently, so since I can't move forward while floating, I refrained and played around the boat. After receiving an explanation, the participants were led by the staff in a line towards the coral reef. Although the sandbar didn't appear, it felt nice to float on the borrowed floatation device in the shallow water. A friendly sea turtle even swam by gently. It's a joy that you can't experience on the sandy beach.

天国の海はガイドブックにも載っていたので一度行ってみたいと参加。私たちはシニアグループでしたが、回りは若い方ばかり。ちょっと気おくれしましたが、スタッフの方が声をかけてくれたので気が楽になりました。スキューバは義兄と義姉が参加。最近一番事故が多いとスタッフさんに言われたので、浮いても前に進めない私は遠慮して船の周りで遊んでました。参加者は説明を受けたあと、スタッフさんに先導されて１列にサンゴ礁の方に進んで行ってました。サンドバーは現れませんでしたが、足がつくところで貸してくださった浮ボートでふわふわと浮いていると気持ちがいいです。近くによくなついたウメがめもふんわり通ってくれたりして。砂浜では味わえない楽しさですね。

I wanted to surprise my teenage nieces, so I decided to take them on those neat underwater scooters, and they had a blast. They are 15 years old and I thought they would be bored but they were not. They were so excited!!! The scooters were pretty easy to get used to, and my nieces had an easy time in the water.

They especially liked the idea that your hair doesn't get wet while in the bubble. We didn't see any big reef formations or turtles, but we did see a lot of small fish. I would recommend taking some motion sickness pills before boarding though, it did get a little rocky out there on the boat.

Staff was very friendly and attentive towards us, my nieces thought the crew were very good looking and wanted me to point this out. My nieces were hungry afterwards and this activity is in a very good location. A lot of places in walking distance to get some lunch since we all worked up an appetite. OH AND FREE PARKING if you opt to drive out instead of taking their transportatio

I checked the low tide times in advance and went there. As expected, the scenery was absolutely wonderful. The first spot I stepped into had water up to my knees, but the shallowest area was only about ankle-deep. At first, we took our time walking and took group photos. After that, only those who wanted to went snorkeling. It was my first time snorkeling, but it was easy to do. I think anyone who can swim will be fine. I was truly amazed to encounter beautiful fish and even sea turtles. We also enjoyed some light snacks at the end, making it a very satisfying tour. If you're going to Hawaii, this is definitely a place you should visit at least once!

事前に干潮時間を調べて行きました。期待通り、とても素晴らしい景色で、最初足を着けたところは膝ぐらい水位があったものの、一番浅いところは足首くらいの水位でした。最初は、ゆっくり歩きながら皆で記念撮影。その後は希望者だけで、シュノーケリング。初めてのシュノーケルでしたが、簡単に出来ました。泳げる方なら大丈夫だと思います。綺麗なお魚と海亀にまで遭遇できて本当に神秘的でした。最後に軽食もいただけて、大満足のツアーでした。ハワイに行くなら一度は是非訪れてもらいたい場所です！

The timing was unfortunate, and it was very cold...
The water level was quite high, and there was no sandbar at all.
I thought that if the weather had been nice, we could have enjoyed a really beautiful sea.
The sea turtle looked small, but I had a great time.

The staff's consideration was wonderful.
Thank you very much.

時期が悪く、とても寒い思いをしました・・・
水位も結構あり、サンドバーはまったくです。
天気が良ければとてもキレイな海が楽しめただろうなぁと思いました~。
海がめさん、小さく見えるだけでしたが、楽しめました。

スタッフの方のお気遣い、すばらしかったです。
ありがとうございました。

I went on a sandbar tour. This tour was filled with Japanese people. There were about 30 participants on the day I joined. The staff seemed quite experienced.

I heard that it’s also used for gravure photo shoots, and the color of the sea is beautiful, an emerald hue. However, since we all walked together on the sandbar, it felt like there wasn’t much of a private atmosphere. That was a bit disappointing.

Overall, the sea is very beautiful, so it's nice, but I think it may not be suitable for those who want a sense of privacy. (For reference)

サンドバーツアーに行ってきました。
このツアー、とにかく日本人だらけでした。参加した日は３０人ぐらいいたかな。スタッフの人も、手慣れてる感じでした。
グラビア撮影でも使われているとのことで、海の色もエメラルド色できれいです。ただ、サンドバーを歩くのですが、皆でぞろぞろ歩いていくのでプライベート感はあまりないような気がしました。それが、少し残念。

総合的には、海もとても綺麗なのでいいですがプライベート感が欲しい方にはあまり向いていないかなと思いました。（参考までに）