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We participated as a family of seven, ranging from 2 to 67 years old, on New Year's Eve. It was very lucky that it was sunny only while we were walking on the sandbar.

Before boarding the boat, we were treated to famous donuts, and even though the BBQ time was a bit delayed, it was fine.

I was worried that my husband and my father, both 67 years old, might find it boring, but they borrowed wetsuits and got into the ocean. In the end, they only entered the sea on this tour in Hawaii, so I’m glad they participated.

The fathers didn’t do much in particular, but they enjoyed watching their 2-year-old grandchild swim with the floaties we brought while walking from the boat to the sandbar, which was waist-deep. They also enjoyed taking commemorative photos in the sea. The pictures turned out great.

The BBQ was delicious. We were all moved to see sea turtles. Since we were wearing wetsuits, we didn’t mind the cold.

大晦日に2歳から６７歳まで家族７人で参加しました。サンドバーで散歩する時だけ、晴れてとてもラッキーでした。

船に乗る前に有名な？ドーナツをふるまっていただいてBBQの時間が、少し遅くても、大丈夫でした。

67歳の私と主人の父達、２人にはつまらないかな、、と心配していましたがウエットスーツを借りて、海に入水。結局、２人はハワイで、このツアーでしか海に入らなかったので参加してよかったです。

父たちは特に何をするわけではなかったですが、
船からサンドバーまで、腰までの深さのところを歩くので持参した浮き輪で泳ぐ２歳の孫を見たり、
海で、記念撮影できた、という事が楽しかったようです。いい顔で撮れてます。

BBQも美味しかったです。
海亀も会えて家族全員感動しました。
ウエットを着ていたので寒さは気になりませんでした。

we had a very small group that went out, so i don't know how things go for the larger groups, but everything was a blast. very laid back and relaxing trip, the sights were spectacular and the crew was a lot of fun.

I participated last December. The weather seemed typical for the Kaneohe Bay area, with a mix of cloudy and sunny conditions. When it was sunny, it was really beautiful, but it felt cold when it was cloudy! That was my impression. I was satisfied with walking on the sandbar and taking commemorative photos. Next time I participate, I think I'll bring a thick sweatshirt.

昨年度１２月に参加しました。
天気は曇ったり晴れたりとカネオヘ湾あたりの天気としては普通なようでした。晴れるとすごく綺麗なのですが、曇ると寒い！というのが印象です。
　サンドバーを散歩して記念撮影もでき満足でした。
今度参加するときは、厚手のトレーナーを持参して参加しようと思います。

"The Sea of Heaven" was as beautiful as the reviews said. It was a very satisfying tour.

「天国の海」は評判どおり、とても美しい海でした。とても満足度の高いツアーでした。

My husband and I took the sunset dinner cruise to celebrate our two-year wedding anniversary. It was fantastic! For those who worry about getting sea-sick, the boat right was very smooth and enjoyable, I did not have any problems. The food was delicious and the entertainment was great. I loved the music, very romantic and low and perfect. The sunset was beautiful. They will take pictures of you on the boat that will make great souvenirs - you need to splurge and buy them! Highly recommended!

It was incredibly beautiful, and I was surprised!! There were no areas with sand, but I was really able to relax♪ The weather was nice, but when a few clouds came out and the wind blew, it got a bit cold, and it was quite chilly during snorkeling...! The food was delicious, and our guide Yuko was fun, so I was very satisfied~★

とにかくキレイでびっくり！！
砂が出てるところはありませんでしたが、本当にのんびりできました♪
いいお天気でしたが少し雲が出て風が吹いたりすると寒くて、シュノーケリング中もかなり寒かったです・・・！
ゴハンもおいしくてガイドのゆうこりんも楽しくて満足できました~★

We booked this trip before we arrived on Oahu and were slightly nervous about going as we had never snorkelled before. However, the staff on the trip were very friendly and patient, the food was good and the actual snorkelling was amazing. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone going to the island and we will certainly be snorkelling again - thanks very much for a great day!

This was my first trip to Hawaii and also my honeymoon. The weather was sunny, the staff was friendly, and I was extremely satisfied with the wonderful heavenly ocean. I would love to participate again on my next trip to Hawaii! ♪

初ハワイであり新婚旅行でもある今回の旅行で利用しました。晴れていたし、スタッフも親切で何より素晴らしい天国の海に大満足です。次回のハワイでも参加したいです♪

I participated for the first time, and it was even more beautiful and wonderful than I had expected. It seems that this tour is the only way to visit the real sandbar, and I'm glad I chose it. The staff's service was excellent, and I returned very satisfied.

初めて参加させて頂きましたが，思っていた以上に綺麗で
素晴らしい所でした。本物のサンドバーへ行けるのはこのツアーだけらしく，選んでよかったと思いました。スタッフの対応も最高で大変満足して帰ってきました。

We took the Sunset Dinner Cruise, had a great time and met some very nice people on the cruise. The sights were GREAT, the food was good the entertainment was good.

No pitching, No rolling, the cruise was very comfy.
The Hawaiian setting sun was so beautiful.

I participated in the afternoon BBQ tour on September 17. This was my first time on the tour to Kaneohe, and I had been a bit anxious since I had never had good weather before. However, the weather was really nice on the day of the tour. The water depth at the sandbar was about knee-deep (which is normal for this time of year), but the colors and clarity were truly beautiful. I wasn't expecting much from the staff's service or the BBQ, but both the variety and taste were of high quality for this type of tour. Snorkeling was optional. Knowing that there aren't many types or numbers of fish, we enjoyed the colors and clarity of the sea around the boat. Just swimming with goggles was fun! You can request a DVD for an additional fee. We were the only ones who ordered it, but I'm glad we did (the first photo I posted is one they took). It was $45. I think it's worth seeing the colors and clarity of the sea at least once. By the way, you can only see sea turtles from the boat, so if your goal is to see sea turtles, you might want to consider another tour.

9月17日に午後のBBQツアーに参加しました。カネオヘへのツアーは数回目でしたがこのツアーは初＆今まで天気に恵まれた事がなかったのでチョット不安。でも当日は本当にいい天気でした。サンドバーの水深は膝程（これはこの時期の普通だとか）でしたが、色と透明度は本当に美しかったです。スタッフの対応、BBQも期待していなかったのですが、種類、味共にこの手のツアーとしては質が高かったです。シュノケールは自由参加。もともとあまり魚の種類、数は多くないのを知っていたので、私達は船の回りで海の色と透明度を楽しんでいました。ゴーグルつけて泳いでるだけでも楽しいです！別料金でDVD作成が頼めます。頼んだのは私達だけでしたが頼んでヨカッタです（投稿写真1枚目は撮ってもらったものです）。＄４５でした。1度見ておいて損はない海の色と透明度だと思います。ちなみに海亀は船から見るだけなので、海亀目的ならば他のツアーがいいかも。

On September 15th (Monday), my spouse and I participated in the afternoon BBQ course. We became very interested after seeing a post on Alan1.net and decided to sign up.

On the day of the event, we were picked up on time, and after going to about four or five pickup locations, we had to wait for about 30 minutes at the last pickup spot, possibly due to a mix-up with other participants, but we departed safely. The driver seemed a bit irritated and didn’t say a word until we arrived, but there was a radio broadcast introducing the sandbar, featuring a lively young woman who enjoys entertaining participants.

After departing, there was an introduction of the crew, and the captain was a former sumo wrestler from the Higashi-Kan room who had to retire due to a serious injury. Our guide was Eri, who humorously referred to herself as the "Iijima Ai of Hawaii." She looked youthful and energetic, not at all like someone with a high school-aged child, and it turned out she was the same woman introduced on the radio.

We arrived at the sandbar in about 15 minutes, and the color of the sea was unlike anything I had ever seen, truly resembling "heavenly waters." We quickly entered the water and strolled along the sandbar. I thought walking over coral might be painful, but it felt just like walking on a sandy beach and was not bothersome at all. After about 30 minutes of walking, those who wished to participate could go snorkeling. When we moved to a depth of 20 meters, we could see various fish through our goggles.

When we returned to the boat, a barbecue was prepared to satisfy our hunger after all the activity. There was an all-you-can-eat option, and the amount provided was more than we could finish. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the foil-grilled asparagus was especially excellent.

After the meal, we set off for turtle watching. Eri guided us to a spot with a 99.9% guarantee of seeing turtles, and the boat was filled with excitement when we spotted them swimming.

I am grateful to Eri, who kept the atmosphere lively throughout the trip and didn’t mind my bad jokes. Thank you so much, Eri! This was my sixth visit to Hawaii, but I had no idea such a wonderful place existed. I definitely want to participate again next time.

９月１５日（月）午後のＢＢＱコースに夫婦で参加。Alan1.netの書き込みを見て大変興味がわいて申し込んだ。
当日は予定時間どおりにピックアップされ、その後４~５ヵ所ピックアップ場所を回ったが、最後のピックアップ場所で参加者との行き違いだったのか３０分程待たされたが無事出発。
ドライバーさんは、いらいらしていたのか着くまで一言も話さなかったが、車内のラジオでサンドバーを紹介したＦＭ放送が流され元気の良いお姉さんがいて参加者を楽しませるのが趣味との紹介もあった。
出港後現地に着く間クルーの紹介等があり、キャプテンは元
大相撲の東関部屋で力士の経験者で現役中に大怪我をしてやめたとの事。案内してくれるのはエリさんで自称ハワイの飯島愛と言う位で高校生のお子さんがいる年齢には見えない若々しく元気の良いお姉さんで、ラジオで紹介されたお姉さんはエリさんであることが判明。
１５分程でサンドバーに着くが、今まで見たことのない海の色で、まさに「天国の海」そのものである。
早速海に入りサンドバーを散歩するが、珊瑚の上を歩くという事で痛いかと思ったが海岸の砂浜のようにぜんぜん気にならない。約３０分程散歩の後、希望者はシュノーケリングに参加。深さ２０メートルの場所まで移動するといろいろな魚が眼鏡越しに見られる。
船に戻るとバーべキューが用意されており動いた後の空腹を満たしてくれる。当然食べ放題であるが、食べきれないほどの量が用意されている。肉も柔らかく味もそこそこで特にアスパラガスのホイル焼きは最高であった。
食事後は海がめウォッチングに出発。エリさんが９９．９％
保証付きの場所に案内されると海がめの泳ぐ姿に船内は騒然となった。
出港から戻るまで終始しゃべりどうしで船内を楽しませてくれたエリさんに感謝するとともに、私の駄洒落にもいやな顔せずつきあってくれたエリさん、本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイは今回で６度目ですが、こんな素晴らしい所があるとは知りませんでした。次回も是非参加したいと思います。

The scenery was very beautiful, and I was impressed. The BBQ had a lot of variety, and I was full! I thought it would have been even better if I could have seen more fish.

とっても景色はきれいで感激しました。
ＢＢＱも盛りだくさんの内容でおなかいっぱい！！
お魚がもっとたくさん見れればもっとよかったかなぁと思いました。

We thoroughly enjoyed our trips aboard the Makani (so good we did it twice)!!

The boat is modern and very roomy. The crew without equal (especially canine "Captain" Pal)! On our first sail, we were treated to a fantastic show by a large school of dolphins. Pal (all 9 pounds of him) dove off the stern to swim with his "buddies". Not expected, but nonetheless unforgetable.

The scenery, crew, and value of this adventure are unmatched anywhere on the island in our opinion. Thanks, John, for the great times. We'll be back soon!

The Dinner Cruise was fine. We did the City Lights tour afterwards and it was a complete rip off. What little naration there was, was delivered in Japanese. Don't waste your money. Unfortunately it soured our entire evening.

I visited for the first time, and the staff were very cheerful and entertaining. I had a lot of fun snorkeling and seeing turtles. The sandbar was even more beautiful than I imagined. If only the weather had been nice...

初めて行きましたが、スタッフがとても明るくおもしろかったです。シュノーケルをしたり、亀を見たりととてもおもしろい会見ができました。サンドバーは、想像した以上にきれいでした。これで天気が良ければ・・・。

good shizzle. i liked it . it was very nice and romantic. but i think that there could be a better selection for the lobster, overall though, kudos and good job

We have done this trip 3 times and I would NOT go with anyone else! They guys are great - they make it fun ... the food is good but the snorkling is great! Even in bad weather the guys made it fun - it was a downpour to say the least and honestly they couldnt have cared less - basic opinion was: its warm, your in Hawaii, your gonna get wet anyway so lets do it drudda! Killer time. Went twice with the family including our 6yoa son who was 4yoa at the time and once with some friends and each time it was the same killer service and fun! Dont go any place else... im coming back in Sept 2008 and you knowwwww I will be making another trip...ummm do get I discount yet or what guys??? :)

This cruise was just lovely. The facilities and staff were great. We left on time and had a very fun yet relaxing cruise. We would do this again!

I think the staff's service, the quality of lunch, the sandbar, and the sea turtles make it worth participating at this price. Troy, who provided the transportation, gave accurate and easy-to-understand information in Japanese. However, the loud sales talk through the microphone was a bit off-putting. I would have preferred to enjoy it a little more quietly, so it wasn't perfect.

スタッフの対応、昼食の質、サンドバー、海亀と、この価格で参加して損はないと思います。
送迎のトロイさんの観光案内も的確で聞き取りやすい日本語でした。ただ、マイクで大きな声でセールストークが多かったのはちょっと興ざめでした。もう少し静かに楽しみたかったので、満点ではありません。

I participated in the afternoon tour. There were few people, and I felt like I had the stunning views all to myself! Additionally, I had no expectations for the lunch BBQ, but everything was delicious. On the day our group participated, the tide was high, and unfortunately, even in the shallowest areas, the water was up to my knees. I regret not being able to stand on the sandy beach in the middle of the sea, as shown in the photos... I would love to join again the next time I come to Hawaii.

午後のツアーに参加しました。人数が少なくて最高にきれいな景色を独り占めできたような感覚を味わえました！
それにランチBBQは、味は全く期待していなかったのですが、全ておいしかったです。
私達ｸﾞﾙｰﾌﾟが参加した日は潮が高く、残念ながら一番浅いところでもひざ上まで海に入ってる状態でした。
写真のように、海の真ん中で砂浜の上に立てなかったことが心残りです・・・。
次回ﾊﾜｲに来るときにもまた参加したいと思いました。

We had a great time snorkeling with Captain Bob's crew! Everyone was so friendly and nice. After the snorkeling was over we cruised the bay. I thought it was awesome the way the crew gave us lots of information about the area. We highly recommend this trip and can' t wait to go back!!!!

Transportation picked us up on time. We were seated upon arrival to the boat. We were served promptly. the ride was soo smooth. The food was excellent. The entertainment was fabulous. There was plenty of time for pictures and you were able to walk around at your leisure. we got amazing pictures especially sunset pictures, and the crew was great!.. i would recommend this to anyone looking for a fabulous dinner cruise to attend in hawaii. this is a definite must do! the picture attached, was a product of this cruise!

In February, I participated with my family. According to our guide, this tour is the closest you can get to the sandbar. The scenery on the way to the sandbar by boat was very beautiful. My 4-year-old daughter tried snorkeling for the first time, but she couldn't do it, so our family played around the boat. Along the way, a boy around 6 or 7 years old also seemed to have trouble and returned to the boat. In the end, we were able to see a lucky turtle from the boat.

2月に家族で参加しました。ガイドさんの話では
ここのツアーが一番サンドバーに近づけれるといっていました。船でサンドバーまで向かう途中の景色は、とても綺麗でした。
４歳の娘が初シュノーケリングにトライしてみましたが、無理でしたので、うちの家族は船の周辺で遊んでいました。途中、６~７才位の男の子も出来なかったみたいで、船へ引き返してきました。
最後、船から幸運の？亀も見ることが出来ました。

Since my family is prone to seasickness, we usually avoid this type of tour, but we experienced absolutely no seasickness! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The lunch was a simple buffet on the boat, but it was very delicious. There was also snorkeling time at a spot where we could see sea turtles, and my second-grade son had a great time swimming among the adults with his father.

He excitedly reported, "I swam over a sea turtle, and it suddenly turned and bumped into me! It was rough, and I was surprised! But since it bumped into me, I won't get in trouble, right?" (We are not supposed to touch the sea turtles.)

There is no shade except on the boat, so sunscreen and rash guards are essential. A waterproof camera is also a must (they offer a waterproof instant camera for $20 for those who forget, but it's definitely cheaper to buy one in Japan).

After getting wet in our swimsuits, it can be surprisingly cold on the boat with the wind, so in addition to a bath towel, I think having something like a windbreaker would be helpful.

船酔いしやすいので、なかなかこの手のツアーには手が出ない我が家なのですが、まったく船酔いなし！すっかり楽しんでまいりました。ランチも、船の上での簡単なブッフェなのに、とてもおいしかったです。ウミガメに遭えるスポットでのシュノーケリングタイムもあり、小２の息子は父親を従え、オトナたちにまざって楽しんできました。
「ウミガメの上を泳ぎ、ウミガメが急に方向転換してぶつかってきたんだ！ざらざらしててびっくりした！でも、あっちがぶつかってきたんだから、タイホされないよね！」と大興奮で報告してくれました（＝ウミガメは触ってはいけないのです）。
船の上以外、日かげはないので、日焼け止めやラッシュガードは必須。防水カメラも必須（忘れた人用に防水インスタントカメラを$20であっせんしてくれますが、日本で買って行った方が断然安いです）。
水着が濡れた後、船の上で風にあたると意外と寒いので、バスタオルはもちろんですが、ウインドブレーカーのようなものがあるといいかと思います。

Hawaii was my third visit, and this tour is highly recommended. From the moment I joined the tour, I completely lost track of time. The staff were all great and fun, and the island, which felt like paradise, appeared in the middle of the ocean, truly living up to its name. It was incredibly beautiful...

Also, snorkeling around the coral was amazing! My child was so sad to leave that when we got back to the hotel, they were in a state of wanting to go again. The meals, although light snacks, were more than enough for me and very satisfying. This is a tour I would love to join again as a repeat visitor. Thank you very much!! I am truly moved.

ハワイは、3回目でしたが、今回のこのツアーはお薦めです。ツアー参加した瞬間から時間を忘れてしまうぐらいでした。スタッフがいい人ばかりで面白い、天国の島も、なんでこんな事になるのと思うぐらい、海の真ん中に島が出現して本当に、天国の島だったです。凄い綺麗で・・・・
そして、サンゴの周りをシュノーケリングがこれまた最高~、内の子なんぞは、帰りたくないと淋しげで、ホテルに着いた時は、もう一度連れて行けと逆切れ状態でした。食事も軽食とありましたが、私には十分で満足できる食事でした。再度、リピターで参加したいツアーです。ありがとうございました！！
感動、感動です。

I participated with two other women on February 28!

Unfortunately, the weather was bad and it was cold, but...
It was such a fun tour that it blew all that away!

Our guide, Yasuko, was funny and kind★
The other staff members were also very accommodating.
The food was plentiful and delicious.
We even got to see a friendly pufferfish.
We met the turtles we were aiming for, so it was a perfect tour!

I definitely want to participate again (*＾＾*)

For those going, I recommend checking the weather and bringing something warm to wear!

2月28日に女3人で参加しました！

あいにく天気が悪く、寒かったけど。。。
そんなのも吹っ飛ぶぐらい、楽しいツアーでした！


ガイドの、やすこサンはトークが面白くて優しい方でした★
他のスタッフの方の対応も良く。
ご飯も、い~ぱい出てきて美味しいし。
なついてるフグも見れたし。
目的のカメにも会えて、文句無しのツアー！

是非また参加したいと思います(*＾＾*）


行かれる方は、天候を見て上にはおる物を持っていくことを
オススメします！

The sea, sky, and fish were beautiful and full of emotion. Walking in the shallow waters was a relaxing and enjoyable time. There were so many fish while snorkeling that it was surprising, and we even saw turtles. The buffet lunch afterward was also very delicious. It was a wonderful tour overall.

海も空も魚もキレイで感動だらけです。浅瀬のお散歩はのんびりしたいい時間をすごせました。シュノーケルは魚がびっくりするくらいたくさんいて、亀もみられました。その後のバイキングランチもとってもおいしいです。なにもかも素敵なツアーでした。

I took a few of my friends to this Captain Bob's Snorkel and oh boy did we ALL had a BLAST! The crew was friendly, and the food was great. We played volleyball and wonder around the sand bar and it was the coolest thing ever! The snorkeling spot was filled with all kinds of different fishes and unique creatures of the ocean! Overall, I had the time of my life, and I highly recommend this snorkeling tour to everybody and anybody, even first timer! Thank you Captain Bob's Crew & Hawaii Activities Agents!