野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

I was able to meet wild dolphins. 野生のイルカに会えました

Reviewed by: sugimoto

I was very satisfied to be able to see wild dolphins and turtles at the same time. The hamburgers served on the boat were also very delicious. The staff were cheerful and made it a fun experience. There were also staff members who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring.

野生のイルカ・かめ
同時にあうことができ大変満足できました。
船上でだされるハンバーガーも大変おいしかったです。
スタッフの方々も陽気な人がいっぱいいるので楽しいです。
日本語の話せるスタッフもいて安心です。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Amazing

Reviewed by: Elizabeth

We both loved this tour. Fantastic morning, crew were great, swimming with the turtles was magical and the cocktails were delicious! For anyone thinking of doing this cruise - do it, you won't be disappointed!

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Amazing time

Reviewed by: Peter

When I was looking for a snorkeling trip online Veltra's website came up. They had great reviews regarding their trips. So I booked a trip for the last day of our vacation, and I couldn't have ended our vacation any better. Our guides took us out to turtle canyon and let us snorkel in the water exploring the reef. We even were able to see a few sea turtles. Our favorite part was after you get done snorkeling, they take you out for a quick little sailing trip around the bay. I would definitely book another trip through these guys.

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シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカやウミガメに出会えるチャンスも！？選べる8時／12時出港プラン＜ハワイアンプレートランチ＆アルコール4杯付き／ワイキキ送迎あり＞

It was fun. 楽しかったです。

Reviewed by: sachi

I was able to enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery, cruising, snorkeling, and dining. Unfortunately, we didn't see any dolphins. Since it's nature, there's nothing we can do about it, but I was really looking forward to seeing dolphins, so I was quite disappointed. There were no Japanese staff, but there was a funny staff member who spoke fluent Japanese and provided explanations, so I didn't have any issues. There was only one other group of Japanese participants besides us. It was a friendly and enjoyable cruising experience. Next time, I want to see dolphins!

沿岸沿いのキレイな景色とクルージング、シュノーケリング、食事を楽しむことができました。
残念ながらイルカは見られませんでした。自然相手のことなので仕方が無いのですが、とにかくイルカを楽しみにしていたので、残念でなりませんでした。
日本人のスタッフはいませんでしたが、日本語ぺらぺらの面白いスタッフが説明をしてくれて、困ることはありませんでした。日本人の参加者は私たち以外にもう1組だけでした。
和気あいあいと楽しいクルージングでした。次はイルカが見たいです！

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

Participated in a dolphin tour with kids. 子連れ初ドルフィンツアーに参加

Reviewed by: vivian

We participated as a family of four with a three-year-old and a five-year-old kindergarteners. I felt reassured to sign up because I read in reviews that it’s fine for small children.

Everyone was excited and looking forward to the departure and arrival at the point. Although there were floating devices, for the little ones with zero swimming experience, there was quite a bit of resistance to entering the sea! As a result, our speed slowed down significantly, and we couldn't catch up with the larger group.

In the end, Dad and the kids gave up and returned to the boat first, while Mom managed to see the dolphins playing for just a moment.

The hamburger for lunch was delicious!

三歳と五歳の幼稚園生を連れて家族4人の参加でした。
口コミで小さい子でも大丈夫ですよって書いてあるため、安心して申し込みました。

出発、ポイント到着までは、皆期待しながら、ワクワクしていました。
浮く道具はあったものの、水泳経験０のちびっ子にとっては、海に入るのがなかなか抵抗があった！お陰で進むスピードがかなり落ちていて、大部隊になかなか追いつけられませんでした。

結局、パパと子供達は諦めて、先に船に戻って、ママ一人何とかイルカ群が遊んでいる姿を一瞬だけと、みることができました。

昼食のハンバーガーはおいしいかった！

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

The content was good, but... 内容はよかったですが。

Reviewed by: りおお

First of all, the meeting place was hard to find.
The content was good, but I got a bit bored halfway through.
The water is quite cold.

I was worried about whether I could return on time since I made a reservation for the day of my return, but I made it in time.
We brought our own snorkeling gear.

まず、集合場所が分かりにくいです。
内容はよかったんですが、途中で飽きてしまいました。
水がけっこう冷たいです。

帰国日に予約してしまったので時間どおり戻れるか心配でしたが間に合いました。
シュノーケリングセットは自分たちのを持って行きました

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

great staff, great price

Reviewed by: aloha

Ryan & Travis were funny & helpful. We got to see turtles & 5 different kinds of fish. It started raining & the i thought the trip was going to end, but they sailed towards the blue in the sky to keep us dry & making jokes to lighten the mood. They were very helpful & encouraging towards 1st time snorkelers.Would love to go back again for a longer snorkel for the extra money. This was a great 1st time snorkeling.

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

It was interesting! ☺ 面白かった☺

Reviewed by: Jullia

We went out to sea and snorkeled for about 50 minutes. Only Americans who could swim quite well participated. We could enjoy watching the turtles swimming. I couldn't swim, so I stayed on the boat, but I was able to see turtles popping up and schools of fish jumping around. On the way back, we raised the sails and went out to sea at an amazing speed. The staff were fun and had a great vibe. I want to speak in native English next time! For sure!

沖に出て、、シュノーケルが５０分ぐらい。かなり泳げるアメリカンだけが参加していました。
亀さんが泳いでいて楽しめます。私は泳げないので船上でしたが。海上に浮き出た亀さんや跳ねてる魚の群れも見れました。
帰りは帆を立ててすごいスピードで沖の方に。
スタッフが楽しくていい感じでした。
ネイティブイングリッシュのなかで話したいですねー。次回はきっと！

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Premium Ko Olina Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watching, Lunch Buffet & Drinks - Ocean Joy Cruises

Second time around!

Reviewed by: Glenn (NZ)

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!!

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

great snorkelling

Reviewed by: sharon

Really good trip and got to see turtles up close, highly recommend

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Island Magic Canyon Snorkel Sail/Waikiki Beach

Reviewed by: Washington family

The 4 of us had a great time! We have 2 14 year old boys with us. They saw turtles, large ones, fish, etc. The guys on the catamaran were really nice; a really fun cruise. My son wants to go again; we'll see.

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

AMAZING

Reviewed by: Signe

One of the greatest things we did at our three weeks vacation in Hawaii!

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The best thing we did in Honolulu

Reviewed by: Greg

This tour was awesome. Great instruction and great fun. Highly recomend.

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

I was able to see sea turtles! ウミガメが見れました！

Reviewed by: zen

My husband and I participated, but we were the only Japanese guests among foreign customers. Before boarding the boat, we had our picture taken in front of it. There was no explanation in Japanese, but we could enjoy the view of Waikiki from the boat. It was my first time snorkeling, but the children among the guests were enjoying it without fear (laughs), so I was able to enjoy the atmosphere. The snorkeling spot was deep enough that you couldn't touch the bottom. They provided floatation devices, so I could snorkel safely and enjoyably. It was quite windy and cold on the boat, so I recommend bringing a jacket.

夫と二人で参加したのですが、私たち以外は外国人のお客様でした。
船に乗る前に、船の前で写真をとってもらいまいした。
日本語で説明はありませんが、船からワイキキの景色を楽しむことができます。
シュノーケリングは初めてだったのですが、子供のゲストの方がシュノーケリングを
恐れることなく楽しんでいたので（笑）　その場の雰囲気で楽しむことができました。
シュノーケリングをする場所は、足がつかない深さでした。浮き輪のようなグッズを貸してもらえるので、安心して楽しくシュノーケリングを楽しめました。
船上は風がきつく寒かったので、上着を持って行くことをおすすめします。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Turtles, Turtles, Turtles!

Reviewed by: Nicky

If your looking to see turtles, this is the excursion for you! The staff was professional and entertaining. Lunch was provided, which had not been mentioned when booked but appreciated. The sail following snorkeling was very nice. If your looking to see lots of tropical, colorful fish this is not the excursion for you.

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Awesome fun cruise

Reviewed by: Marielle

Awesome and fun crew with good price.
We had lots of fun swimming the turtles.

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Island Magic Sailing

Reviewed by: Patricia

I would strongly recommend organization for doing a sail and snorkel activity.
The crew was informative, very helpful, and made the afternoon totally enjoyable.
Aftersnorkeling there was a report of a whale and that had just calved. The crew took us to the area where the whale was sighted and we, too, were able to see multiple sightings of the whale.

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

I feel great. 気分最高

Reviewed by: ＧＵＣＣＩ

We took a catamaran ride as a couple in our 50s. The two handsome crew members didn't speak Japanese, but they were friendly and we managed with their broken English. My wife can't swim, but they provided life jackets and simple floaties, so there were no issues. Above all, the experience of swimming with sea turtles was invaluable. The free hamburgers they provided were also delicious. However, be careful as the meeting point is at the left end of Outrigger Beach facing the sea, and it was hard to find. There were no signs or anything.

50歳台の夫婦2人でカタマラン号に乗りました。
イケメンのクルー2人は日本語を話せませんが、フレンドリーで、片言の英語で何とかなります。妻は泳げませんが、救命胴衣をや簡単な浮き輪を貸してくれるので、問題ありませんでした。
なんといっても、ウミガメと一緒に泳げる体験は貴重です。無料でくれるハンバーガーも美味しかった。
ただ、集合場所がアウトリガーの浜の、海に向かって左端で、わかりにくかったので気を付けて。看板などはありません。

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awesome experience with professional but fun crew!

Reviewed by: drcallycat

We went with this trip after looking at more expensive ones. Glad we chose this company as they were super helpful with snorkeling safety and tips but were also fun and laid back. We saw turtles as well as all sorts of fish and a whale. Great afternoon , just wish we'd stayed out longer.

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野生のイルカウォッチング＆ウミガメシュノーケリングクルーズ　ジャンボスライダーやSUPも楽しめる！＜ランチ付き／ワイキキ＆コオリナ送迎／日本語または英語ガイド＞

I was able to swim with dolphins! イルカと泳げました！

Reviewed by: ニックLOVE

The staff were all high-energy and friendly! There were so many handsome guys, which made it worth participating just for that. (laughs) On the day of the tour, the sea was rough, and it took a while to find the dolphins, but I was moved to be able to swim with them. However, since we had to jump off the boat into the open sea, it was a bit tough for someone like me who isn't a strong swimmer.

スタッフの方がハイテンションで元気よく良い人ばかりでした！
イケメンばかりで、それだけでも参加した価値あり。笑
当日は海が荒れていてイルカを探すのに時間がかかったけど、無事イルカと泳げて感動しました。
でも沖に出て船から飛び込むので、泳げなに自分には少しきついツアーでした。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

amazing experience

Reviewed by: Stefanie

Had a great tine. They we able to accommodate us last minute. The guides were great and helpful. Saw a lot of turtles and they even took the time to take us to a group of dolphins that swam around and under our catamaran it was a highlight of our vacation

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

Just as everyone has said. みんなの感想通り

Reviewed by: さあゆ

As others have shared, there were mostly black fish, but it was great to see the turtles up close. It was cloudy and drizzling, so I had a towel and something to wear over me, but it was still cold in the sea and on the boat. When we went further out, the sun came out and it got warmer, but the cruising was cold and I couldn't feel any elegance... I think it would have been much better if it had been sunny.☆

他の方の体験談の通り黒い魚ばかりでしたが、亀をまじかに見ることができよかったです
曇り空＆小雨になってしまいタオルや羽織るものがありましたが、海で冷え船でも寒かったです 沖に行くと晴れ間が差して暖かくなりましたが、クルジーングは寒くて優雅さを感じるどころではなかったです…晴れていたらとても良かったと思います☆

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ウミガメシュノーケリング　ホロカイ・カタマラン号　高確率でウミガメに会えるタートルキャニオンへ！ソフトドリンク&スナック付き＜3時間／英語／ワイキキホテル発＞

Snorkeling and Sailing by Waikiki Rigger Catamaran シュノーケル•セーリングbyワイキキリガー・カタマラン号

Reviewed by: Yoko

It was just my daughter and me participating. We were the only Japanese people there. It was not a problem that I didn't understand much English. I was looking for snorkeling without the need to wear a life jacket, so I could dive freely, and the staff was nearby. There were also buoy-like floaties, which should provide reassurance for those who are not confident swimmers. If you're feeling anxious, relaxing on the boat might be a good option as well. The staff also joined us in snorkeling and made it enjoyable. The sailing after snorkeling was fantastic. The view of Waikiki from the sea was a luxurious experience that is hard to come by. I will definitely participate again next time.

娘と二人での参加でした。日本人は私達だけでした。英語があまり理解出来なくても問題はありませんでした。ライフジャケットを着なくても良いシュノーケルを探していましたので、自由に潜れますし、スタッフも近くにいてくれますし、棒のような浮き輪もありますので、泳ぎに自信のない方にも安心なのではないでしょうか。もし不安であれば、船上でゆっくりくつろぐのも良いのでは…。スタッフの方も一緒に潜り楽しませてくれました。シュノーケルの後のセーリングも最高でした。海から眺めるワイキキ、
なかなか体験できない贅沢な時間でした。次回も是非参加します。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Great day on the water!

Reviewed by: Brad

What a great trip. These guys are the best. It's a really good deal for the amount of time spent on the water and to have a crew that keeps you this entertained. I highly recommend it.

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シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカやウミガメに出会えるチャンスも！？選べる8時／12時出港プラン＜ハワイアンプレートランチ＆アルコール4杯付き／ワイキキ送迎あり＞

During certain seasons, daytime participation is preferable! 季節によっては日中の参加が望ましい！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

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。

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シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカやウミガメに出会えるチャンスも！？選べる8時／12時出港プラン＜ハワイアンプレートランチ＆アルコール4杯付き／ワイキキ送迎あり＞

It was fun. 楽しかったです

Reviewed by: Y&T

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。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Awesome activity

Reviewed by: Matt

The tour guides had great attitudes and were very nice especially when working on Christmas day. Only a 5 minute ride to turtle canyon where there were 5-10 turtles as well as a lot of fish. The water was very refreshing and clear. We saw Dolphins adter snorkeling and they literally came within 2 feet of the boat. This tour was extremely worth it. This is a must if you're staying in Waikiki and want to do a fun activity.

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シュノーケリングクルーズ　イルカやウミガメに出会えるチャンスも！？選べる8時／12時出港プラン＜ハワイアンプレートランチ＆アルコール4杯付き／ワイキキ送迎あり＞

It was cold, but it was fun! 寒かったけど楽しかった！

Reviewed by: kurimaru

In mid-December, I participated in the afternoon dolphin watching and snorkeling cruise.

While there are many tours aimed at Japanese people that consist solely of Japanese participants, this tour had only three Japanese groups and about six or seven groups of foreigners. My husband and I, who are not very good at English, didn't really interact with the other foreign guests, but since we were overseas, we were happy to feel more like we were abroad rather than being surrounded by only Japanese people.

There were about four staff members accompanying us. The staff seemed to genuinely enjoy guiding the tour, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. One male staff member spoke Japanese, which allowed us to understand the safety instructions and the flow of the cruise clearly. I brought my camera, but a female staff member dedicated to photography took plenty of pictures during the cruise, so we could focus on enjoying the tour without worrying about taking photos. The photos taken can be purchased at the end of the cruise on a USB memory stick. Although $40 is a bit pricey, it includes pictures taken while snorkeling in the sea, so I felt it was worth it.

During the cruise, a light jacket was sufficient. The scenery on the way to the dolphin viewing spot was beautiful, with not only the ocean but also the mountains visible from the sea, which was very satisfying.

The boat stopped once at the dolphin spot, and after a while, two dolphins came to play near the boat. Unlike at an aquarium, seeing wild dolphins so close that they seemed within reach, playing with the boat and catching fish, was truly moving! After enjoying dolphin watching at a leisurely pace, the boat moved to the snorkeling spot.

After being exposed to the sea breeze for a while, it got a bit chilly, but there were warm coffee, juice, alcoholic drinks, and delicious muffins available on board for us to enjoy freely. The warm coffee was very welcome for our chilled bodies. There were also chairs and tables, so it was nice to relax there until we reached the spot. The boat had a restroom as well, so we felt comfortable drinking fluids.

Before snorkeling, they provided explanations about safety and how to use the equipment in Japanese. I was initially hesitant to get into the water because I was feeling cold, but once I got in, the water wasn't as cold as I expected and was bearable. However, I couldn't endure snorkeling for a long time due to the cold, so I recommend wearing a wetsuit for those going in winter.

The sea was deeper than I thought, but wearing an inflatable life jacket made it easy to enjoy. Underwater, I saw many beautiful fish and corals. I also encountered a sea turtle, which is a rare experience to swim with! I got out early because I couldn't stand the cold, but the boat had a warm shower, which helped warm me up. That was a big relief.

After about 30 minutes of snorkeling, when the boat returned to shore, a buffet was prepared to satisfy our hunger. The buffet wasn't particularly delicious, but I thought it was good for a buffet included in this kind of tour. While we were eating, photos taken by the staff were shown on a screen inside the boat, so it would be great to decide whether to purchase them after seeing them.

They mentioned to bring a large towel, but since there was no place to change after getting in the sea, having an extra face towel to sit on would be convenient.

Regarding the content of the cruise and the staff's service, it was a highly satisfying tour, and I was glad I participated!

However, in our case, the date we had booked fell below the minimum number of participants, and we were informed the day before that we needed to change the date. We were told to call the Hawaiian tour company directly for possible date changes (which was difficult due to the time difference when contacting from Japan), and of course, the call had to be in English, which was quite challenging. In the end, the Japanese tour company contacted th

12月の半ばに、イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズの
午後の部に参加しました。

ツアーには、日本人を対象とした日本人ばかりのツアーも多いですが
このツアーでは、日本人は３組のみであと６,７組は外国の方でした。
英語が苦手な私たち夫婦はこれといってほかの外国人の方と
接点を持つことは有りませんでしたが、せっかく海外に来ているので、
日本人ばかりよりは海外に来ている感じがして嬉しかったです。

同行するスタッフの方は４名程度です。
スタッフのみなさん自身が本当に楽しそうにツアー案内をされているので、
雰囲気がとてもいいです♪
１名の男性スタッフの方が日本語を話せるので、
船での注意事項やクルージングの流れなど、きちんと理解することができました。
カメラは持って行きましたが、カメラ専属の女性スタッフの方が
クルージング中の写真をまんべんなく撮ってくれるので
写真を撮ることに気をまわさず、ツアーを楽しむことに集中できます。
撮ってもらった写真は、クルージングの最後にＵＳＢメモリーとして
購入することができます。
４０ドルと、高い値段ではありますが、
海のなかでのシュノーケリング中の写真とかも入っているので、
購入して良かったと思います。
　
クルージング中は一枚上着を羽織る程度で大丈夫でした。
イルカが見えるスポットに行くまでの景色は
海はもちろんのこと、海から見える山々もとてもキレイで
それだけでも満足度が高いです。

イルカスポットで一度船は停まり、
しばらくすると二頭のイルカが船のそばまで遊びに来てくれました。
水族館とは違い、野生のイルカが手が届きそうなくらいまじかで
あんなに船にじゃれたり、魚を捕獲するところを見れて、
本当に感激しました！！
ゆっくりとイルカウォッチングを楽しんだあと、
船はシュノーケリングスポットへと移動しました。

ずっと潮風にあたっていると、少し肌寒くなってきましたが、
船内に温かいコーヒーやジュース、アルコールドリンクといった飲み物、
それに美味しいマフィンが用意してあり
自由に飲食することが出来ます。
温かいコーヒーは冷えた体にはとても嬉しいです。
イスと机もあるので、スポットに着くまで
そこでゆっくり楽しむのも有りかと思います。
船内にはトイレも設置されているので、水分をとっても安心です。

シュノーケリングスの前には、注意事項や器具の使い方などを
日本語でも説明してくれます。
私は体が冷えてきていたので、海に入るのに最初抵抗ありましたが
入ってみると、思ったほど海の中は冷たくなく耐えられる程度でした。
でも、長時間のシュノーケリングはやはり寒さに堪えきれず、
冬場に行かれる方は、ウェットスーツを着られるのをおすすめします。

海は思ったよりも深いですが、空気の入った胴衣を着ているので、
安心して楽しむことが出来ます。
海の中では、たくさんのきれいな魚やサンゴを見ることが出来ます。
また、ウミガメにも出会うことができました。
ウミガメと一緒に泳げることはあまりないので貴重な体験が出来ました！
寒さに耐えられず早めに上がりましたが、船には温水シャワーがついていて、
冷めた体を温めることが出来ます。これはだいぶ助かりました。

３０分程度のシュノーケリングを終え、船が陸地に戻るときに
ビュッフェが用意され、お腹を満たしてくれました。
ビュッフェは特別美味しいというわけではありませんが、
こういったツアーに含まれるビュッフェにしては美味しいと思います。
食べている間に、船内のスクリーンにスタッフの方が撮ってくれた写真が
流されるので、この時に見たうえで、
購入するかどうか決められるといいと思います。

持ち物に大きめのタオル一枚とありますが、海に入ったあとは着替えるところもないので
座る際に敷くフェイスタオルがもう一枚あると便利かと思います。

クルーズの内容やスタッフの方の対応に関しては、
とても満足度の高いツアーで、参加して良かったと思いました！

ただ、私たちの場合、今回予約していた日程が最少人数を下回り
前日に日時変更のお願いを日本のベルトラを管理されているところから言われ、
可能な変更日時を直接ハワイのツアー会社に電話してください、
と言われ（日本からは連絡するにも時差があるので難しいとのことで）、
現地への電話はもちろん英語なので、大変困りました。
結局は、日本のツアー方が（ＦＡＸかメールかで）連絡は入れて下さったので
その日の夕方のクルーズから日中のクルーズに
無事変更し参加することができました。

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

Fantastic Experience

Reviewed by: Adam

Great day out on the water with a great crew, fantastic experience!

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2.5-Hour Waikiki Guided Turtle Snorkel Tour, Snacks & Drinks - Holokai Catamaran

first time on a sail boat

Reviewed by: nate

Crew was awesome,gave us subway, had great snorkeling gear and saw multiple turtles and a whale...definitely do it again

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