Reviewed by: Tyra
The sailing boat was very clean and was able to hold our group with 6 families. The Staffs were so nice and helpful.I spotted 2 turtles, one was very close to me, super exciting. Some of my friends even saw more with babies, we all had a very remarkable experience.
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Reviewed by: mami
Snorkeling was my first experience, but I felt安心 because there were Japanese staff members. We headed to a spot where we could see dolphins by boat and dove into the sea twice, but we couldn't see any dolphins... After changing locations, we finally saw dolphins on the third dive! (And they were so close!!!) I heard that usually, you can see them from the first dive, so maybe our timing was just bad... After that, we moved to a spot with sea turtles and tropical fish, and had some time to play with SUP and slides. The sea was incredibly clear and it was amazing!!! As a side note, I took motion sickness medicine before getting on the boat, but I still felt a bit nauseous... I took some more medicine along the way, so I recommend bringing extra if you're worried about getting sick.
シュノーケリングは初体験でしたが、日本人のスタッフさんが居るので安心です。
イルカの見えるスポットに船で向かい、2度海へダイブしましたがイルカの姿が見えず...
また場所を変えて3度目でしっかりイルカが見れました!(しかも近い!!!)
普段は1回目から見えるそうで、私たちのタイミングが悪かったのかもしれません...。
その後、ウミガメや熱帯魚のいる場所へ移動し、SUPや滑り台などをして遊ぶ時間がありました。
海が凄く透き通ってて最高でした!!!
余談ですが、船に乗る前に、酔い止めを飲みましたが、やっぱり少し酔いました...。
途中で酔い止めを追加して飲んだので、心配な方は多めに持って行くことをオススメします。
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Joni
Was a little nervous because I have never really enjoyed putting my face under water but Amber made me feel relaxed and comfortable. She was knowledgeable and you could tell that she enjoyed her job. Would recommend you tie your hair back so as to keep it out of your face. Had a wonderful experience.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
Reviewed by: りんご!
The weather was bad, so the clarity of the sea was questionable, but the encounter rate with honu (sea turtles) was high, and I had a valuable experience. 😊
天気が悪かったので海の透明感は微妙でしたが、
ホヌ(ウミガメ)の遭遇率が高く、
貴重な体験が出来ました(^^)
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Although it was a cloudy day, we are very happy to hear that you had a great time meeting many sea turtles. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
曇り空ではありましたが、ウミガメとたくさん出会えて、楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 【8/8~9/10の期間限定】タートルウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー<早朝7:00発> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/06 |
Reviewed by: りんご
As a student, I was debating whether to go until the last minute due to the tour price, but I was so moved by the beauty of nature that I forgot all about the money. Even if you can't swim, you can hold onto something like a float, so it's reassuring, and I got to see sea turtles and many fish. I definitely recommend participating!
学生なので、ツアー料金の観点から直前まで行くか諦めるか悩んでいましたが、お金なんてどうでもよくなるくらい綺麗で自然の素晴らしさに感動しました。泳げなくても浮輪的な物に捕まって引っ張ってくれるので安心ですし、ウミガメやたくさんの魚にも会えました。
ぜひ参加してみてほしいです!!
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful sandbar and were able to see the sea turtles! We hope you will join us again on your next visit to Hawaii. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you back.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
綺麗なサンドバーを堪能して頂けて嬉しく思います。また、ウミガメに会えて良かったです!
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/02 |
Reviewed by: ケリー
The snorkeling went deeper than I expected, but I was able to see sea turtles, and it was a lot of fun. I would like to participate again.
シュノーケルは思ったより深い場所まで行きましたがウミガメを見る事が出来とても楽しかったです。また参加したいです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you had a great time on the tour and encountered sea turtles. We hope you will join us again when you visit Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメに出会えて、楽しくツアーに参加していただけたとのことでとても嬉しく思います。
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/15 |
Reviewed by: パンダ
The staff on the boat were all friendly, and I was able to enjoy myself throughout the trip! There were staff members who spoke Japanese, which was reassuring. We were able to see sea turtles safely! Adults went snorkeling, and for the kids, there was something like a surfboard that allowed them to see below, so we could swim together to deeper areas. If you are moving on your own, be careful not to get confused as there are multiple tour companies at the meeting point.
船のスタッフのかたみんなフレンドリーで終始楽しむことが出来ました!日本語が話せるスタッフもいたので安心です。無事にウミガメにも会うことができました〜 大人はシュノーケリングで、子供には下が見えるサーフボードのような物があったので、一緒に深い所まで泳ぐことができました。
自分で移動する場合、集合場所に複数のツアー会社があるため、間違えないように注意が必要です。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling experience with your children. It's great that you were able to encounter sea turtles! We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
お子様と共にシュノーケリング体験など楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。ウミガメとも出会えて良かったです!
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Chris
This was a great experience. The bus came to hotel exactly the time that was indicated. The location was fantastic, sea was calm.
Aloha, thank you so much for your feedback.
We're happy to know you had great time in Kaneohe Sandbar tour.
Mahalo for the compliments. Please come back again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Early Morning Tour [Summer Only] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Zai
We heard we had to try snorkeling on our first trip to Hawaii but neither of us are super-confident swimmers, especially not in the ocean. If that sounds like you, START HERE. This snorkeling experience ended up being just right for two reasons 1) excellent instructor, Zola and 2) excellent location, Magic Island Lagoon. I was excited to try snorkeling, but when it came time to put the mask on, stick my face in the water, and breathe - I couldn't do it. After patient and friendly coaching from Zola, I was finally floating around and breathing under water. I owe it to Zola that I felt ready to sign up for another, more challenging, snorkeling tour later in the week where I got to see more fish and turtles. The location is this peaceful, blue and beautiful lagoon that's protected from the ocean's strongest waves by a barrier. The water is clear and just lovely to swim in. I would go back just to enjoy the beach.
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| Packages: | Guided Snorkel Tour at Magic Island Lagoon |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: AnhQ
We had a great time snorkeling. We saw many fishes, and 3 turtles!
Aloha, thank you so much for your feedback.
We're happy to know you saw many fishes and 3 turtles!
Please come back again. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Early Morning Tour [Summer Only] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
Reviewed by: KDahiru
I think it's better to choose a tour that is as close to low tide as possible when making a reservation. The depth of the sandbar is about waist-deep, and the beautiful shallow waters seen in the promotional photos continue for a long stretch. While we can't choose the weather, I believe that without strong sunlight, the contrast in photos won't be as striking. It was cloudy in the morning for us, but as we headed out to sea, the clouds cleared, and the sun came out, giving us the best experience. Of course, we also enjoyed snorkeling with sea turtles. I brought my prescription underwater goggles and wore a life jacket, allowing me to swim in the shallow waters of about 2 to 3 meters and see the sea turtles. It truly became a wonderful memory for our family of four. Thank you very much.
予約時になるべく干潮の時間帯に近いツアーを選択したほうが良いと思います。サンドバーの深さが腰程度となり広告写真で見られる美しい浅瀬がずーっと続きます。また天候は選べませんが太陽光線がしっかりないと写真のようなコントラストにならないと思います。私たちは朝曇っていたのですが沖に出ていくタイミングで雲が無くなり太陽が顔を出し最高の経験をさせてもらいました。もちろんシュノーケリングでウミガメも堪能しました。私は水泳用の度付きの水中眼鏡を持参しライフジャケット着用で水深2,3mの浅瀬を泳ぎながらウミガメを見ることが出来ました。本当に家族4人で良い思い出となりました。ありがとうございました。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed encounters with sea turtles and the snorkeling experience. We're glad that the sun made an appearance and that it turned out to be a great day. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメとの出会いやシュノーケリング体験など楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。
なんとか太陽が顔を出してくれて良い日になって良かったです。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/10 |
Reviewed by: おる汰
I was worried about seasickness, but the time passed quickly and we arrived in no time.
I was moved to see several sea turtles along the way!
The sandbar was even more beautiful than I imagined!
I am very satisfied.
Thank you!
船酔いの心配をしていましたが、時間も短くあっという間に着きました。
ポイントに着くまでの間にウミガメに何匹か会えて感動的でした!!
サンドバーも想像以上の美しさでした!
大満足です。
ありがとうございました!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
I'm glad you got to see many sea turtles. Thank you also for sharing the photos.
Please join us again when you come back to Hawaii. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメにたくさん会えて良かったです。またお写真のシェアもありがとうございます。
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 【8/8~9/10の期間限定】タートルウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー<早朝7:00発> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/10 |
Reviewed by: ももも
We were the only Japanese participants, but it was reassuring to have Japanese staff. We were able to see dolphins right after snorkeling. During our free time, we also got to experience paddle boarding and a slide. We were able to see sea turtles up close as well.
日本人の参加者は私達だけでしたが、日本人スタッフがいて安心しました。
シュノーケリングで潜ってからすぐにイルカに会えました。
自由時間にはパドルボートや、滑り台も体験できました。
ウミガメも近くで見れました。
Aloha!
Thank you for the photos of the paddle boat.
The activities after snorkeling were also a fun time.
It was a day loved by dolphins and sea turtles. While there are many English-speaking customers now, our staff is also happy to see customers from Japan enjoying the waters of Hawaii!
Aloha!
パドルボートの写真ありがとうございます。
シュノーケルの後のアクティビティーも楽しい時間です。
イルカや海ガメに愛された日、今は英語のお客様が多いですが、日本からのお客様、ハワイの海を楽しんでいただてスタッフも嬉しいです!
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| Packages: | 7:30出港プラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/16 |
Reviewed by: Tom C
The experience was brilliant from start to finish. When we first arrived, we were worried there was no clear booth for arrival, but THEN like Maui himself on the ocean, the catamaran came out of the waves and docked right on the beach! The friendly crew checked us in, told us to grab some snacks if we wanted and then got us onboard.
They said if we wanted a fun, but wet, ride, we should sit on the net at the front. We did, and got SOAKED by waves and it was so fun!
We got to turtle canyon and were given high quality snorkels and instructions. There were other groups there, only one of them were slightly annoying but there’s plenty of turtles to go around!
We saw more than 15 turtles, ranging from babies to grown ups. They got so close but don’t forget- don’t be a turtle toucher!!! They were so visible and it was a once in a lifetime experience. We are still in Waikiki and honestly considering doing it again!
Do not book ANY other turtle snorkel experience in Waikiki other than this one!!!
5 stars and a huge tip
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Cruise (8:30 AM) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/24 |
Reviewed by: みどりっこ
I checked the tide times, but the best times were late at night or early in the morning, which didn't match the tour schedule, so I was worried about how much I would enjoy it. However, I was able to see sea turtles and many fish, which made me very satisfied. The spam sushi we had on the boat was surprisingly delicious. The sea was beautiful, and I'm really glad I participated.
満ち引きの時間帯を見たけど、ベストな時間帯が夜中や朝方でツアーの時間帯に合わず、参加してどれくらい楽しめるか心配でしたが、海亀は見れたくさんの魚も見れて満足です。船で食べたスパム握りがことの他美味しかったです。海が綺麗で、ほんとに参加して良かったです。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed encounters with sea turtles and the snorkeling experience. We're also glad that you liked the spam onigiri for breakfast. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメとの出会いやシュノーケリング体験など楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。
また、朝ごはんのスパムおにぎり気に入って頂けて良かったです。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 【8/8~9/10の期間限定】タートルウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー<早朝7:00発> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/22 |
Reviewed by: mammy
I have participated in sandbar tours several times before, but this tour was the most enjoyable so far because, in addition to snorkeling, there were various activities available such as stand-up paddleboarding, balls, and large floaties, which kept things fun and engaging. The staff were also bright and accommodating, making an effort to entertain us. However, one point to note is that all the explanations were in English only, so if the key points could have been communicated in Japanese as well, it would have made those who are not proficient in English feel more at ease.
今までサンドバーツアーには何回か参加したことがありますが、今回のツアーはシュノーケリング以外にも、サップボードやボール、大きな浮き輪等色々な遊び遠具が用意されていて、飽きずに楽しめ、今までで一番楽しかったです。
スタッフの方々も楽しませてくれようと明るく対応してくれました。
ただ一点、説明が全て英語のみでしたので、ポイントだけでも日本語で伝えていただけたら、英語が得意でない人も、より安心できたと思いました。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed not only snorkeling but also the other activities we have arranged for our tour. Currently, our guides are English-speaking, and we would like to take your valuable feedback into consideration for future improvements. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
弊社ツアーではシュノーケリング以外にもお楽しみいただけるように工夫をいたしておりますので、楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しく思います。
現在ガイドにつきましては英語のガイドとなっておりますので、貴重なご意見を参考に工夫していきたいと思います。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Geraldine and family
We had a wonderful experience. The staff on our boat was very welcoming and friendly. My niece said the staff of Capt Allen were very attentive as well when they were in the water. Kudos/ mahalo to Capt Ruben for assisting us to snorkel especially since we (me n my sis in law) don't know how to swim. Our driver was energetic and friendly. He even stopped at Leonards bakery for us and made awesome food recommendations on the way. We had an overall great experience! We look forward to coming again.
We are so happy to know that you had a good experience with us.
We appreciated your words and shared your review with our staff!
Thank you so much for joining our tour, hope we can see you at the Kane'ohe Bay again.
Aloha and mahalo!
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| Packages: | Early Morning Tour [Summer Only] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We got to see dolphins and get in the water which was so refreshing!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Snorkel Sail with transportation [1:00 PM] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
We booked this fairly last minute since both my wife and I are not swimmers but we saw great reviews even for beginners and they were right!
We had an amazing time and saw a lot of turtles and fish, Casey was nothing short of amazing!! He was guiding us and helped ease my wife's fear of the water so that she could enjoy snorkeling a bit, really appreciated the help and hospitality!
Thank you again captain Bruce for the wonderful experience!
Thank you so much for joining the tour!
We are so happy to know that you and your wife had a good experience with us.
We appreciated your words and shared your review with our staff.
Thank you so much for joining our tour, hope we can see you at the Kane'ohe Bay again. Aloha and mahalo!
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| Packages: | Early Morning Tour [Summer Only] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Reviewed by: そごろ
It was the activity I was looking forward to the most on my honeymoon in Hawaii. The ocean was so beautiful, and I was able to swim with sea turtles, creating the best memories. I will definitely use this again when I visit Hawaii.
ハネムーンでハワイにきて一番楽しみにしていたアクティビティだったのですが、海がとても綺麗でウミガメとも泳ぐことができて最高の思い出になりました。またハワイを訪れる際には利用さしてもらいます。
Aloha! This is the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. I’m very glad to hear that you enjoyed swimming with the sea turtles during your honeymoon! We all sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ハネムーンでのお越しだったのですね!ウミガメと一緒に泳いで楽しんでいただいたようでとても嬉しいです。
またの機会にご参加いただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Nancy C
Great experience especially for first time or non-swimmers! We did the morning cruise and weather was a little cloudy. Pick up/drop off in Waikiki area hotels or airbnb so that was a plus. Boarded boat from harbor to the sandbar and they had snacks (chips, granola bar) and beverages on board. Saw some fishes and turtles, there was a turtle swimming right next to us!! Overall a great time!!
Aloha and Mahalo for your kind words. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward seeing you again.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/13 |
Reviewed by: R&S
When we got on the tour bus, we had a very talkative guide. Of course, he spoke only in English. He introduced himself as "Captain," so I thought he was both the driver and the boss of the boat, but when I asked for his name again when we got off, it turned out to be "Caplun" (laughs).
Anyway, he introduced us to the restaurant while heading to our destination. According to him, the top recommendation is malasadas, followed by poke bowls, and then loco moco. He kept insisting that malasadas are the best (laughs). He also mentioned that having yakitori with beer is the best, which made me think that no matter the country, older men seem to enjoy the same things. I dozed off a bit and before I knew it, we arrived at our destination.
Since there was no place to change on the boat, we promised to wear our swimsuits underneath and quickly stripped down to head into the sea!
Originally, sandbars appear in areas where the tide goes in and out, but this time, due to high tide, the water was up to our waists. The clarity of the water was absolutely amazing.
While many people were playing and swimming in the shallow areas, the best spots to see marine life were a bit deeper with coral. One gentleman was trying hard to hold onto a float and keep up with us but gave up halfway.
We continued on. While we could see to some extent with our eyes, the sand and possibly plankton made it hard to see beyond about 7 meters.
Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any honu (sea turtles), and feeling a bit down, our Japanese-speaking guide said we still had time to take a break and try again! He mentioned that since the wind was picking up, it would be better to stay a little closer to shore.
We returned to the boat, but by this point, my body was starting to get cold. In fact, it felt warmer in the water, but I was tempted by snacks and returned to the boat.
We were able to enjoy free drinks like coffee, canned juice, apples, and snacks. About the Cheetos, they actually taste a bit different from the ones in Japan. The American version has a stronger cheddar flavor and is saltier, making it quite addictive (laughs).
I was so cold that I wrapped myself in a pool towel while eating (laughs). Once I settled down a bit on the boat, we tried again!
The second time, the water felt colder. I had brought fins, so I was able to swim quite easily, but my wife said she didn't need them, and I think she probably used up a lot of energy...
After swimming back and forth in the coral area a couple of times, someone on the boat shouted, "There it is! A sea turtle!" We dashed over and got our cameras ready! The weather was great, but I couldn't see the display! The water was quite murky, but I pressed the shutter anyway!!!
Both my wife and I were able to see the wild honu clearly. They say the sea god brings good fortune, so I hope something good happens!
Our excitement skyrocketed, and we were instructed to return as we had only five minutes left. After getting back on the boat, we left the sandbar.
Finally, we took a picture of the beautiful scenery.
When we returned to shore, our high-energy guide Caplun handed us a business card for ordering malasadas online (laughs). He really loves them!
Then we headed to Leonard's for the second time on this trip. It was indeed delicious, so we bought more. We were instructed not to eat in the car but outside, so I asked if it was okay to take it home. He passionately insisted, "Hot is the best! Trust me!!" (laughs). When I mentioned that I had already tried the original malasada here the other day, he smiled widely and said, "Well, that's good! OK, OK."
On our way back, it started to rain again, and we saw a rainbow. Is it really this heavy during a downpour?
Then it was time to get off near our hotel. I told Caplun that his introduction was very entertaining and gave him a tip, ending the tour!
Back in our room, I had chocolate, and my wife had custard, sharing a bite each. The order was 1. Original, 2. Cho
ツアーバスに乗ると、なんともよく喋るガイドさん。もちろん英語のみ。キャプテンと言っていたので、運転手兼船のボスかと思っていましたが、帰りの下車時に再度お名前を聞いたら、キャプルンさんでした(笑)
とにかく、レストランの、紹介をしながら目的地へ。
彼いわく1番はマラサダ。2番はポケ丼。3番目がロコモコ。
とにかくマラサダかうまいと何回も推してました(笑)
焼き鳥片手にビールも最高みたいなこと言ってたのでどの国もおっさんの好きなものは一緒なのかと思いつつうたた寝をしていたら目的地へ。
ボートの中では着替える場所がないので下に水着を着てくる約束で、素早く脱ぎ捨ていざ海へ!
もともとサンドバーは潮の満ち引きで砂場が現れる地帯ですが、今回は満潮のため腰までしっかり水が。
透明度は素晴らしくクリアでした。
多くの方が浅瀬で遊んで泳いでるところ、生き物がたくさん見れるポイントはやや深くサンゴがあるところです。
1名オジサマが頑張って浮きに掴んで付いてこられてましたが途中で断念。
私達は続行。目視だとある程度は見えますが、砂埃やプランクトンかな?7m程度先は見えなくなります。
残念ながらホヌ様に会えずしょんぼりしていたら、日本語のできるガイドさんが、まだ時間があるので休憩して再チャレンジしていいよ!
今は風が強くなってきてるから少し開けたほうが良いとのこと。
一度船に戻るんですが、このあたりで身体が、冷えだす。むしろ海に浸かっていたほうが暖かったのですが、お菓子につられて一度帰還。
コーヒー等の飲み物や缶ジュース、りんごにお菓子はフリーで頂けました。
チートスについて、実は日本のとは少し味が違う。アメリカのはチェダーっぽさが強く塩っ気が強めなのでかなり中毒性があります(笑)
私は寒くてプールタオルをかぶって食事(笑)
ボート上で少し体が落ち着いたところで再度チャレンジ!
2回目のほうが海が冷たく感じました。
私はフィンも持参していたため、結構楽に泳げましたが、妻は要らないとのことでしたがおそらくかなり体力を消費したことかと…
そしてサンゴ地帯2往復くらいしたら、ボートからあそこにいるよ!シータートルだ!!と声が!!ダッシュでかけつけカメラを準備!
天気が良くてディスプレイは見えない!
水もかなり濁ってしまっているがとりあえずシャッター!!!
妻も私も肉眼でしっかり野生のホヌ様にお会いできました。成功へ導いてくれるといわれる海の神様。良いことが起きるといいなぁ。
ふたりともテンションが跳ね上がって残り5分だから戻ってと指示を受け、船へ戻ってからサンドバーをあとにします。
最後に良い景色をパシャリ。
岸へ戻ると、またもやハイテンションのキャプルンさん。
マラサダのオンラインオーダーの名刺を渡してくれました(笑)どんだけ好きやねん。
そして今回の旅2回目のレナーズへ。確かに美味しかったのでまた買いました。
車の中では食べないで外で食べてくれと指示が出ていたので、持ち帰りしてもよいか?と聞くと
ホットが一番うまい!トラストミー!!と熱弁(笑)実は先日ここでオリジナルマラサダを食べたから知ってるよというとめっちゃニコニコで、それならいいんだ!OKOKと。
そして帰路に雨がまたもや降り、なんと虹が。
スコールってこんなに降るもんなのか?
そしてホテル周辺で降りる時がきて、キャプルンにイントロダクションがとても面白かったとおつたえしてチップをお渡ししツアー終了!
部屋に戻り私はチョコ、妻はカスタードを食べ一口ずつ分け合いましたが
1.オリジナル 2チョコ 3カスタードの順でした。カスタードは独特な香りがします。
チョコはかなり濃厚で少しビター。シナモンシュガーが使われていました。
英語のみのツアーでしたが日本語ができる方もいたので助かりました!
でも皆さんフランクでとても楽しいツアーでした!次はホヌさんもっと近くでみたいなぁ!!
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We sincerely appreciate the detailed tour report you provided. We also thank you for your kind words about our drivers and staff. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed not only snorkeling but also the time spent on the bus. Please do join us again when you visit Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
詳細なツアーリポートを頂きましたことを心より感謝申し上げます。また運転手やスタッフにもお褒めのお言葉をいただきありがとうございました。
スノーケリングの他にバスの中でも楽しんで頂けて良かったです。
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Reviewed by: グーキーちゃん
I went three years ago, but since I'm not good at swimming, I gave up on snorkeling. The staff at that time seemed to suggest that people who can't swim shouldn't do it. This time, I went with my husband and decided to challenge myself, but it was still a bit scary... At that moment, a staff member encouraged me to hold onto the board. I was able to see fish and even encountered a sea turtle. I was able to get my revenge from three years ago. Thank you very much.
3年前にも行ったのですが泳ぎが苦手なのでシュノーケリングは諦めました。その時のスタッフさんは泳げない人はやらないでって感じでした。
今回は夫と行ったので挑戦したのですがやはり少し怖い…そんな時にスタッフのお姉さんがボードに捕まって良いと声をかけてくれました。
お魚も見れたし、海亀にも出会えました。
3年前のリベンジが出来ました。
本当にありがとうございました。
Aloha! Thank you very much for participating in the Captain Bruce's Paradise Ocean Tour. We are very happy to hear that you had a fun experience and were able to successfully encounter sea turtles. We hope you will join us again when you visit Hawaii. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
ウミガメに出会えて、リベンジ成功できて楽しくツアーに参加していただけたとのことでとても嬉しく思います。
またハワイにいらっしゃった際には是非ツアーにご参加くださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Lissette
Beautiful Experience, highly recommend!
Crew ❤️
Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/05 |
Reviewed by: Liselotte Ulstrup
A fantastic Crew. You found the best spot to Watch the turtles. A fine service on board. You were all Great. Thank you for an awsome experience.If we get the chance to snorkel with you, we will.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/13 |
Reviewed by: ゆべし
I was able to see a lot of sea turtles! The beautiful ocean and comfortable water temperature reminded me of my student days, and I was captivated by the fish, coral reefs, and the turtles. My three daughters, who were experiencing ocean leisure for the first time, initially said they couldn't touch the bottom, but they quickly got used to it and had an amazing time. We got plenty of great photos.
You need to take off your shoes when boarding. It's barefoot inside the boat. The luggage storage is just a case-like area, so it's best not to leave valuables behind. While you're having fun, you can come and go freely even without staff around, so self-management is important. The only money you'll need is for tips; there was also a paid shower, but we didn't have time to change and ended up getting on the shuttle bus in our wet swimsuits. We did put down a towel, but no one said anything about it.
The explanations are in English, but there are staff members who speak Japanese well, which is reassuring.
When the wind blew the float away, the staff went to retrieve it, and during snorkeling, we moved in groups with staff, so it felt safe, and they pointed out the turtle spots. The snacks on the boat were a nice treat during breaks. Although I didn't use it, there was also a restroom on board. Of course, you can use the parking lot restroom before boarding. It was a lot of fun.
ホヌ、たくさん見れましたよ!
きれいな海と水温も心地よく、50代の私も学生の頃を思い出して水中の魚や珊瑚礁、ホヌさんに夢中でした。海レジャー初体験の娘3人も、初めは足がつかない〜って言ってましたが、すぐに慣れてめちゃくちゃ楽しめました。いい写真いっぱいです。
乗船の時に履き物脱ぎます。船の中は裸足です。
荷物置き場は衣裳ケースみたいなものに入れて置くだけなので、貴重品できるだけ置いて行かない方がいいです。遊んでる間、休憩したりとスタッフいなくても出入り自由なので自己管理を。
お金を使うのはチップくらいで有料シャワーもあったようですが、私たちは着替える時間なくて送迎車に濡れたままの水着で乗りました。いちおうタオルひきましたが、特に何も言われないです。
説明は英語ですが、日本語上手なスタッフもいて安心です。
風で浮き輪が流された時も、スタッフが取りにいってくださったり、シュノーケリングもかたまって移動し、スタッフも一緒なので、安心だし、ホヌポイント教えてくれます。
船のお菓子も休憩時にはうれしかったです。
利用してませんが船上にお手洗いもついてましたよ。もちろん、乗船前に駐車場トイレに行けます。
楽しかったです。
Aloha! This is Captain Bruce's Paradise of the Sea Tour. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We also appreciate your kind words about our driver and staff. We all sincerely look forward to your next visit.
アロハ!キャプテンブルース天国の海ツアーです。この度はツアーへのご参加、誠にありがとうございました。
楽しくツアーに参加していただけたとのことでとても嬉しく思います。また運転手やスタッフにもお褒めのお言葉をいただきありがとうございました。
またの機会にお越しいただけますことをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申し上げております。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2023年3月までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Kara
They pick you up, and going to the west side is so worth it to see! this tour was my families favorite of the tours we did!
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkel Sail with Transportation [8:30 AM] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Paola
Super easy and fun. Short boat trip with essentials provided to jump in, snorkel, and see some turtles. Crew was friendly and accommodating. Bring your own snacks, towel and fins too (only snorkel, mask, and floaty provided). Snorkel spot was a bit crowded with other tours but seeing honus did not disappoint. We say 7-8 turtles at one point, Amazing!
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| Packages: | Late-Morning Snorkel Cruise (11:45 AM) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Clarice
Overall beautiful experience! Transportation include to the catamaran, really convenient. Beautiful experience to be emerge in the beautiful sand beach in the middle of the ocean! Paddle and snorkeling where we were lucky to see 2 turtles one really big and a baby one.
Thank you for joining Kaneohe Sandbar tour and leaving amazing review!
We are so happy to know that you had a good experience with us and you're able to see turtles.
Thank you so much for joining our tour, hope we can see you at the Kane'ohe Bay again. Aloha and mahalo!
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| Packages: | Morning Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Fredd
Super fun. The crew was super friendly, fun, and great with kids! One of the highlights of our vacation!
Thank you so much for joining our tour and your time for the review.
We are glad to know that you enjoyed at Kane'ohe Bay.
Please come back to O'ahu, and let us take you to the bay again. Mahalo and A hui hou!
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
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Every encounter with the wild animals living in the vast ocean is different, but the excitement when you do meet them is truly special. Thank you for the advice on motion sickness! It's said that taking it once the night before and once again on the morning of the trip works very well, so please give it a try if you can. Mahalo.
大海原を生きる野生の動物たちとの出会いは毎回違いますが、その分出会えた時の感動はひとしおです。
酔い止めのアドバイスもありがとうございます!
前日の夜に一度、当日の朝にもう一度飲む2度のみの方法もよく効くと評判ですのでよろしければ試してみてくださいね。
Mahalo