All Reviews for Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Tours

I finally got to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay in Hawaii, which has been a long-time dream of mine!

The view of the bay from the lookout point was breathtakingly beautiful, leaving me speechless. The mesmerizing blue gradient and vast coral reefs spread out before me, and I couldn't contain my excitement even before getting in the water.

Once I actually entered the sea, the clarity was outstanding. Just a little swimming, and cute fish were darting right in front of me. It felt like I was swimming in a natural aquarium, a truly luxurious experience.

The biggest surprise came when I got back to the beach. To my amazement, a wild seal was lounging and napping on the sand! Watching it relax in the crystal-clear emerald green shallows was incredibly soothing for my heart. It was an unforgettable, special day where I could fully experience the rich nature of Hawaii!

念願だったハワイのハナウマ湾でシュノーケリングをしてきました！

展望台から見下ろす湾の景色は、言葉を失うほどの美しさ。吸い込まれそうな青いグラデーションと広大なサンゴ礁が広がっていて、入る前からワクワクが止まりませんでした。

実際に海に入ってみると、透明度が抜群。少し泳ぐだけで、かわいい魚たちがすぐ目の前を横切っていきます。まるで天然の水族館を泳いでいるような贅沢な時間でした。

そして一番のサプライズは、ビーチに上がったとき。なんと野生のアザラシが砂浜でゴロゴロとお昼寝をしていました。透き通るようなエメラルドグリーンの浅瀬の向こうのんびり過ごす姿に、心がじんわり癒されました。ハワイの豊かな自然を全身で体感できた、忘れられない特別な一日になりました！

The gradient of the ocean was incredibly beautiful. There was a guide on the bus who spoke Japanese, so I had no worries about the trip there and back. There were fish, but when we went to a place with a lot of coral reefs, I could only see about five fish at most in my view. I felt that if there had been a guide, we might have gone to a place with more fish, but I was very satisfied overall!

海のグラデーションがすごく綺麗でした
バスのガイドさんに日本語が話せる方がいて行き帰りについては何の心配も無かったです。
魚はいましたがサンゴ礁がたくさんある場所に行って、視界に多くて5匹程度魚がいる程度です。ガイドさんがいらっしゃったらもっと魚がいる場所に行けたのかなという気持ちはありましたが大満足でした！

Hanauma Bay is very beautiful, and last year I only viewed it from above, but this year I wanted to actually go, so I participated!

Even if you're not confident in swimming or if it's your first time snorkeling, it's totally fine! My mother and I were both beginners, but with just a mask and snorkel, we were able to snorkel easily.

We rented our masks and snorkels at Hanauma Bay, but most people brought their own. My mother seemed very satisfied and said she had a great time!

The shuttle staff were also kind and provided thorough guidance. Additionally, it was helpful that they changed our return bus from 12:30 to 10:20.

We had a lot of fun! I think anyone interested should definitely give it a try!

ハナウマ湾はとてもキレイで去年は上から眺めただけでしたが、今年は実際に行ってみたいと思い、参加しました！
泳ぎに自信がなく泳げなくてもシュノーケリング初めてでも大丈夫です！
実際に私と母が初めてでしたが、マスクとシュノーケルがあれば簡単にシュノーケリングができました。
私たちはマスクとシュノーケルはハナウマ湾にてレンタルでしたが、持参して来ていた方がほとんどでしたね。
母も大満足の様子で楽しかったと言っていました！
送迎員の方たちも親切で丁寧に案内していただきました。
また、12:30のバスで帰る予定を10:20に変更していただけたのも助かりました。
楽しかったです！
興味がある方は是非行ってみた方が良いと思いますよ！

I participated in a tour to Hanauma Bay, which I had wanted to visit for a long time. The water was crystal clear and very beautiful. I was able to see big fish too!! It was fun diving while being swept away by the strong wind♪

ずっと行きたかったハナウマベイのツアーに参加しました。透明感のある海でとっても綺麗でした。大きい魚も見れましたぁ！！
風が強くて流されながら潜って楽しかったです♪

I tried diving in various spots at Hanauma Bay, but there were hardly any fish. I saw a few. Also, be aware that the rental fees for snorkeling and other activities are separate.

ハナウマ湾のいろいろな場所で潜ってみましたが、魚はほとんどいませんでした。数匹は見かけました。また、現地でのシュノーケルなどのレンタル料金が別なのでご注意を。

The beach was so beautiful and the water was clear. We enjoyed snorkeling.

Beach was so beautiful and water was clear. We enjoyed snorkeling.

We are a couple in our 50s who absolutely love the ocean in Hawaii. We are not very confident in swimming, snorkeling, or speaking English.

We chose this tour because it includes "admission tickets" and "round-trip transportation" in the tour price, making it cheaper than other tours. Additionally, we can watch the video that is usually shown on-site while traveling on the bus, which allows us to make effective use of our time. It was also great that we could choose the bus times for both the outbound and return trips.

<Items we brought>
Swimsuits, change of clothes, snorkeling goggles, floaties, beach towels, mats, sunscreen, sunglasses, smartphones (in waterproof cases), Wi-Fi, water shoes, hats, credit cards, and food (drinks, lunch | spam rice balls | fruits | snacks).

We were able to store large luggage in the bus's cargo area. We brought a large floatie, and it was fine to keep it inflated.

At Hanauma, we rented beach chairs and lockers. It seems you can choose between half-day and full-day rentals. The beach chairs were very comfortable, and I highly recommend them. We used the lockers for our valuables.

The ocean floor is rocky and uneven, so it's essential to bring water shoes.

One major complaint was about the return bus. I'm not sure if it was because we took the last bus, but it made many stops around Waikiki, and it took us 90 minutes to reach our drop-off point after boarding at Hanauma. We were quite exhausted! Additionally, the air conditioning on the bus was extremely cold, and I ended up catching a cold. It might be a good idea to bring a light jacket. This was a downside for us. Everything else was great! I recommend this tour.

ハワイの海が大好きな、50代の夫婦です。
泳ぎやシュノーケリング、英語に自信がありません。

このツアーを選定したのは、
「入場券」と「往復の送迎」がツアー代金に含まれていて、他のツアーよりも安かった点。
また、往路のバス内で通常は現地で見るビデオを移動中に見ることができるので、時間の有効活用ができる点。
往路・復路ともバスの時間が選べるのも良かった点です。

＜持参したもの＞
水着・着替え・水中眼鏡・浮輪・ビーチタオル・シート（敷物）・日焼け止め・
サングラス・スマホ（防水ケースに入れて）・Wi-Fi・マリンシューズ・帽子・クレジットカード・食料（ドリンク・ランチ｜すぱむのおにぎり｜フルーツ｜おやつ）。

大きな荷物はバスの貨物室に入れてくれました。
私たちは大きな浮輪をもっていったのですが、空気を入れたままで大丈夫でした。

ハナウマではビーチチェアとロッカーをレンタル。
半日と1日と選べるようです。
ビーチチェアはとても快適でした。おすすめです。
ロッカーは、貴重品入れとして使用しました。

海の中は石や岩でゴツゴツしていますので、
マリンシューズは必ず持参した方が良いです。

1つ大きな不満は復路のバスです。
最終便に乗ったのが悪かったのか不明ですが、
ワイキキ内をぐるぐると多くの停車地に停まり、
私たちの降車希望地まで、ハナウマで乗車してから90分もかかりました。
だいぶぐったりです！
加えてバスの冷房が激寒で風邪をひいてしまいました。
1枚羽織るものを持って行った方が良いかもしれません。
この点がマイナスポイントでした。
その他はとても良かった！お勧めのツアーです。

It was very enjoyable to be picked up by the bus near the hotel! During the bus ride, they explained the tourist attractions in Waikiki, and although I only understood about 70% of the English, I was able to learn about the history and had a great time. Since there was no need to buy tickets, we were guided right away upon arrival, allowing us to enjoy our time to the fullest!

I was able to see many colorful and cute fish in the shallow waters. When I went, I even saw a seal lounging on the beach for its nap time. It was a rare experience. On the way back, the tour guide spoke Japanese, which made me feel at ease during the ride! I ended up falling asleep from being tired at the beach, but thank you for safely picking us up and dropping us off! I definitely want to visit Hanauma Bay again on my next trip to Hawaii!

ホテルの近くからバスに乗せてもらえてとても楽でした！
バス乗車中もワイキキの観光名所の説明をしてくれていて、英語が分かるのは7割程度でしたが歴史なども知ることができ楽しかったです。
チケットも買う必要がないので着いたらすぐ案内してくれ時間いっぱい楽しむことができました！
浅瀬でもカラフルでかわいい魚を沢山見ることができました。
私が行った時は、アザラシが陸に上がってお昼寝タイムをしているのを見れました。貴重な体験ができました。
帰りは日本語が話せる添乗員さんだったので、安心して乗ることができました！
海で疲れて眠ってしまいましたが、安全に送り迎えしてくださりありがとうございました！！また次回のハワイ来訪時にもハナウマ湾ぜひ来たいと思います！！

This time, the waves were rough, and the seawater had a smell, so it wasn't great. Next time, I hope to come when the conditions are better.

今回は ナミ が荒くて 海水 も匂っていて今一つ でした。 次回は 条件が いい時を狙って きたいと思います。

There were multiple locations for bus pick-up, so we were picked up at a bus stop close to the hotel. The bus stop location was easy to find, and there were signs, which was great.

The cost of entering Hanauma Bay was included, and we were able to watch a required video on the bus, making the entry process very smooth, which was excellent.

Hanauma Bay was also very beautiful. The coral was stunning, and although there was a fee for renting snorkeling goggles, they were available for rent. We only needed to bring a bath towel and a leisure sheet for our belongings.

複数場所にバスの送迎があったので、ホテルから近いバス停にて送迎をして頂きました。また、バス停場所も分かりやすく看板もあってよかったです。
ハナウマ湾に入場する際にかかる費用も入っていることやハナウマ湾に入るために必須な映像もバス内で見れたので入場もスムーズに入れてとても良かったです。
ハナウマ湾もとても綺麗でした。サンゴもか綺麗でシュノーケル用のゴーグルも料金がかかりますが貸出があり荷物はバスタオルとレジャーシートくらいで良かったです。

Since I stayed at Prince Waikiki, I thought I would have to walk a bit for the bus pickup, but it was very convenient that they picked me up at the nearest ABC Store. On the day of my visit, there was a parade on the streets of Waikiki Beach, so the way there was a bit congested, but they drove safely. There were a few staff members who spoke Japanese, but most of the communication was in English. However, they were very kind and helpful, so I would definitely like to use their services again if I have the opportunity.

プリンスワイキキに泊まったため、バスの送迎に関して少し歩かなければ行けないと思っていたのですが、最寄りのABCストアでピックアップしてくださりとても便利でした。
当日はワイキキビーチの通りでパレードが行われていたため、行きは道が少し混んでいましたが、安全運転で連れて行ってくれました。
係員の方は日本語を喋れる方は少しいましたが、ほぼ英語のみの対応でした。ですがとても親切に対応していただけたのでまた機会があればぜひ利用したいと感じました。

I participated with my 2-year-old child, and the whole family was able to enjoy ourselves thoroughly. It was impressive that the weather was cooler than Waikiki, allowing us to spend time in a comfortable environment. We were able to watch the necessary videos on the bus beforehand, so after arriving, we could smoothly head to the beach.

Since we had a small child with us, we didn't go snorkeling this time, but even just playing in the shallow water, we could enjoy the high clarity of the ocean and the beautiful scenery. The natural landscape was different from Waikiki Beach, and I felt it was worth the visit.

We spent about an hour playing in the ocean, which was still very satisfying. Additionally, we were dropped off at a different location than the pickup point on the way back, allowing us to make good use of the afternoon for sightseeing and dining.

2歳の子供を連れて参加しましたが、家族みんなで十分に楽しむことができました。当日はワイキキよりも涼しく、快適な環境で過ごせたのが印象的です。事前に必要なビデオ鑑賞もバスの中で済ませることができたため、到着後はスムーズに海へ向かうことができました。

今回は小さな子供連れだったためシュノーケリングは行いませんでしたが、浅瀬で遊ぶだけでも海の透明度が高く、とても綺麗な景色を楽しめました。ワイキキビーチとはまた違った自然豊かな景観が広がっており、訪れて良かったと感じています。

実際に海で遊んだ時間は約1時間でしたが、それでも十分満足できる内容でした。また、帰りはピックアップ場所とは異なる場所で降ろしてもらうことができたため、その後の観光や食事など午後の時間も有効活用できました。

Hanauma Bay Snorkeling through Roberts Hawaii was a wonderful experience for our family and we highly recommend it. The very comfortable tour bus picked us up promptly at 6:30 AM from Hyatt Regency and we beat the crowds to the Bay! We were actually able to photograph the bay with no tourists on it before the mass crowd arrived! Roberts Hawaii seems very efficient, well run and very informative! The park is beautiful and so well maintained. We want to return there next visit!

From the Waikiki area, it takes just about 30 minutes to arrive via the freeway with convenient shuttle service. The bus arrives next to an observation deck overlooking Hanauma Bay, and it's just a few minutes' walk from the observation deck to the entrance gate where you can take in the entire view of Hanauma Bay.

The entrance fee is included in the tour price, so you can pass through directly to the beach. There is also a shuttle (using a truck with attached vehicles) operating from the entrance gate to the beach, but it's only about a five-minute walk, so I recommend strolling while enjoying the scenery.

The beach is quite spacious and has enough shade from trees, allowing for a relaxing and leisurely time. However, it might get pretty crowded during the high season; I'm not entirely sure about that.

Additionally, there were Japanese staff members, likely lifeguards, who were friendly and shared various information about Hanauma Bay and the local area. The ocean is, of course, beautiful, and there are plenty of fish and marine life. If you're lucky, you might even see sea turtles or Hawaiian monk seals. During my stay, a Hawaiian monk seal appeared and swam right by the shore. It seems that Hawaiian monk seals are one of the endangered species, making it a very rare and valuable experience.

Overall, I was able to fully enjoy the beauty of Hawaii's ocean. I highly recommend this tour!

ワイキキ地区からはフリーウェイを通って、ラクラクの送迎付きでわずか30分程度で到着。
ハナウマ湾を見渡せる展望台の脇にバスが到着し、展望台からハナウマ湾全体を見渡しつつ入り口のゲートまで歩いて数分。
入場料金はツアー代金に含まれているので、そのまま通過して、ビーチへ。
入り口ゲートからビーチまではシャトル(トラックを利用し、そこに繋がれた乗り物)も運行されていますが、歩いても5分程度なので、景色を眺めつつ歩いて行くのもオススメです。
ビーチは結構広く、木陰もそこそこあるので、休憩しつつ、わりとゆったりと過ごせると思います。でも、ハイシーズンになると、結構混むのかなぁ。その辺はちょっとわかりません。
また、日本人のスタッフさん、おそらくライフセーバーさんもいたので、気さくに話しかけてきてくれて、いろいろなハナウマ湾や現地の情報も教えてもらいました。
海はもちろん綺麗で、魚や海の生物などもたくさんいますが、運が良ければ、ウミガメやハワイモンクアザラシも現れるそうです。実際に滞在中にハワイモンクアザラシが現れ、波打ち際のすぐそばを泳いで行きました。どうやらハワイモンクアザラシは絶滅危惧種のひとつらしく、とても貴重で、レア体験ができました。
とにかくハワイの海を堪能することができました。
とてもオススメできるツアーでした。

The bus pick-up was about 10 minutes late (without any prior notice). Since we had wristbands distributed on the bus for entry to Hanauma Bay, we didn't have to wait in line. We also watched a safety video on the bus, so when we arrived, we could enter Hanauma Bay right away and go straight into the water.

I didn't rent any equipment and brought my own snorkeling gear and water shoes. About half of the people were using fins, but since there are many corals, you can't swim around too much, so I don't think it's necessary to rent fins. The waves were minimal, so children can swim safely.

I participated in the early morning tour in mid-May, but the water was cold, and it took some courage to get in. In the deeper areas, the water depth was about 140-150 cm, so if you're comfortable floating, you probably don't need any flotation devices. The sea was beautiful, and there were plenty of fish, which made me very satisfied. (There were some fish that bumped into me, and I ended up with two bruises on my legs because of them...)

The sea is located just down the slope from the entrance gate. There is also a bus available to help with going up and down the slope, which is reassuring. I walked about 10 minutes both ways, but it wasn't difficult at all.

On the way back, my swimsuit dried in about 30 minutes, so I rode the bus back in my swimsuit.

バスの迎えは10分弱程遅れてきました（特に連絡等はなし）。ハナウマベイへの入場はバス内で配られたリストバンドを付けていたため、並ぶことはありませんでした。また、注意事項のビデオをバス内で見るため、バスが着いたらそのままハナウマベイへ入場しすぐに海に入ることができました。
レンタルはせず、シュノーケルとマリンシューズを持参しました。フィンを使用している人も半数程居ましたが、サンゴが多く泳いでの移動がそこまでできないため、フィンはわざわざレンタルする必要がないと思います。波もほとんどありませんので、子供も安心して遊泳できるかと。
5月中旬に朝イチツアーで参加しましたが、海は冷たく入るのに勇気がいりました。深いところで水深140~150cmくらい？で、浮き身で泳げる方は浮き具等は不要かと思います。海は綺麗でお魚も沢山いて大満足です。（体当たりしてくる魚がおり、そいつのせいで足に2箇所アザができてました…）
海は入場ゲートから坂を下ったところにあります。坂を昇り降りするためのバスもあるため安心です。行きも帰りも10分弱くらい歩きましたが辛くはなかったです。
帰りは30分ほどで水着が乾いたため、水着のままバスに乗車し帰りました。

I had the best memories with colorful fish, beautiful beaches, and even encountered wild seals (Hawaiian monk seals). This is definitely a place I want to visit again when I come to Hawaii.

This tour includes round-trip bus transportation from the Waikiki area and entrance fees to the beach. When you sign up, you decide the bus times for going and returning, and once you arrive at the location, you have free time until the return bus time. The guide speaks English, but even if you don't understand much English, as long as you keep track of the meeting time and place, you won't feel particularly inconvenienced.

The beach was filled with fish everywhere, and I was able to enjoy snorkeling even in shallow areas.

色とりどりの魚、綺麗なビーチ、野生のアザラシ（ハワイアンモンクシール）にも出会えて、最高の思い出になりました。
ハワイに来たらまた必ず訪れたい場所です。

このツアーは、ワイキキエリアからの往復バス、ビーチへの入場料込みのツアー。申し込みの際に行き帰りのバスの時間を決めて、現地に着いたら、帰りのバスの時間まで自由行動です。
ガイドは英語ですが、あまり英語が理解出来なくても集合時間と場所さえ守れば、特に不便を感じることはありませんでした。

ビーチはどこにでも魚がたくさんいて、深くない場所でもシュノーケリングが充分楽しめました。

The tour guides were very kind, and even though it wasn't a Japanese-speaking course, there was someone who could speak Japanese, which made me feel relieved. The video shown on the bus also had Japanese subtitles, making it easy to understand.

ツアーの方々はとても親切で、日本語対応コースじゃなかったのですが、日本語通じる方がいて、安心しました♪
バスの中で見るビデオも日本語の字幕付きで分かりやすかったです。

It was a bit cold, but once I got into the water, I didn't mind it at all. Thanks to arriving early in the morning, the clear underwater scenery was like a dragon palace. The sight of incredibly large, colorful fish swimming right in front of me was breathtaking. I definitely want to recommend this to everyone.

少々寒かったですが、海の中に入ると気になりませんでした。
朝早く来たおかげでクリアな水中はまるで竜宮城のような景色。信じられないほどの大きな色とりどりの魚たちが目の前を泳ぐ景色は圧巻でした。是非皆さんにお勧めしたいです。

It was my first time back at Hanauma in 10 years. There were fewer small tropical fish, but I saw quite a few medium to large fish! I think it's a cost-effective tour!

10年ぶりのハナウマでした。小さな熱帯魚類は少なくなったけど、中型〜大型の魚が結構見られました！　コスパの良いツアーだと思います！

You can solve all the hassle of advance reservations, transportation, parking, ticket purchases on-site, and video viewing. If you're going to Hanauma Bay, this tour is cost-effective, safe, and reliable. At Hanauma Bay, you can see many fish while snorkeling, so we rented just the snorkeling gear on-site and had a great experience with the family.

面倒な事前予約、交通、駐車場、現地でのチケット購入とビデオ視聴が全て解決できます。
ハナウマ湾へ行くならこのツアーがコスパもよく安心で確実です。
ハナウマ湾ではシュノーケリングでたくさんの魚が見れるので、シュノーケルだけ現地でレンタルし、家族で楽しい経験ができました。

The sea was indeed beautiful.

I'm not sure if the coral will regenerate from now on, but currently, it has become hard from being stepped on.

It's shallower than I expected.

海はやはり綺麗でした

サンゴは、これからまた再生するのか分からないが、現状は踏まれて硬くなっていた

思ったより浅いです

There is a shuttle service to nearby hotels, which makes it very convenient! You can also watch videos on the bus, saving time. Once you arrive, they guide you to the beach, so you can feel at ease.

近隣のホテルへの送迎があるのでとても楽です！バス内でビデオの視聴も済ませることができるので時間の節約もできます
到着してからもビーチまで案内してくれるので安心です

I have visited Hawaii several times, but this time I found this tour and decided to participate. The ocean is incredibly beautiful, and you can observe small fish swimming around. The waves are gentle, and there are many areas where you can stand, so even those who can't swim can enjoy themselves safely.

It's also great that there are rentals for snorkeling gear, so you don't have to bring your own and can go with ease. Since it's a bit far from the city, access isn't very good, so it might be difficult to get there without a car, but this tour provided transportation to and from the hotel, which was a big help. The bus was clean and comfortable, making for a pleasant experience. I would definitely like to use this service again when I visit Hawaii next time.

ハワイには何度か訪れているのですが、今回このツアーを見つけて参加してみました。海は大変綺麗で小さなお魚が泳いでるとこを観察することができます。波も穏やかでたくさん足のつく場所が多くあるので泳げない人でも安心して楽しめるかと思います。
シュノーケルなどのレンタルもあるので持って行かなくても安心して気軽にいけるのも良かったと思います。少し街から離れているためアクセスがあまりよくないため、車などがないと行くことが難しいと思いますがこのツアーはホテルまでの送迎がありかなり助かりました。バスも綺麗で快適に過ごすことができたので良かったです。またハワイに訪れた際は利用したいと思います。

I participated in a tour of Hanauma Bay in Hawaii, and it was an amazing experience that far exceeded my expectations! The ocean was incredibly beautiful, and I was thrilled to see so many stunning fish up close, especially around the coral reefs. It truly felt like a "natural aquarium," and I couldn't contain my excitement every time I discovered a new fish while snorkeling.

Additionally, the tour was excellent in terms of organization. Individual tickets for Hanauma Bay go on sale two days in advance, which can lead to a scramble if you're trying to book on your own. However, with the tour, I was able to secure my spot in advance, which was the biggest advantage. Furthermore, we were able to watch the mandatory environmental protection video on the bus during our ride, allowing for a remarkably smooth entry upon arrival.

I also appreciated being able to choose the return bus time at my own pace. It made it easy to control my stay based on my condition and satisfaction, resulting in a stress-free and thoroughly enjoyable tour from start to finish!

ハワイのハナウマ湾ツアーに参加しましたが、期待を遥かに超える素晴らしい体験でした！
とにかく海が信じられないほど綺麗で、珊瑚礁の付近を中心に、驚くほどたくさんの美しい魚たちを間近で見ることができて大興奮でした。本当に「天然の水族館」のようで、シュノーケリング中はいろいろな魚を発見するたびにワクワクが止まりません。

また、システム面でもこのツアーは非常に優秀でした。ハナウマ湾の個人予約チケットは2日前からの発売開始なので、自力だと争奪戦になりがちですが、ツアーなら事前に席を確保できて安心して参加できるのが最大のメリットです。さらに、現地で必須となっている環境保護の動画視聴を移動中のバス内で済ませられるため、到着後は驚くほどスムーズに入場できました。
帰りのバスの時間を自分のペースに合わせて自由に決められるのも嬉しかったです。体調や満足度に合わせて滞在時間をコントロールしやすく、最初から最後までストレスフリーで大満足のツアーでした！

By using the tour with transportation, I was able to visit Hanauma Bay, which is difficult to reserve in advance, with peace of mind. Since we could watch an environmental protection video on the bus, we were able to enter smoothly upon arrival and immediately enjoy snorkeling, which was also a great feature. I was moved by the colorful fish in the crystal-clear sea. The view of the emerald green ocean from the high vantage point was beautiful, making it a special time to fully appreciate the charm of Hawaii's nature.

送迎付きツアーを利用したことで、事前予約が難しいハナウマ湾にも安心して訪れることができました。バス内で環境保護ビデオを視聴できたため、現地到着後はスムーズに入場でき、すぐにシュノーケリングを楽しめた点も魅力的でした。透明度の高い海では色とりどりの魚を見ることができ感動しました。高台から見下ろすエメラルドグリーンの海の景色も美しく、ハワイの自然の魅力を存分に感じられる特別な時間になりました。

Considering the reservation, shuttle service, and parking, I think it's very cost-effective. It was also helpful that we could fit a lot of luggage. We were able to easily get the stroller on from the entrance.

予約、送迎、駐車場のことを考えるととてもコスパがいいと思います。
荷物もたくさん乗せられるので助かりました。
入り口からバギーもすんなり乗れました。

There were many participants from various countries on the tour, and this time we were the only Japanese, but we had no particular inconveniences and enjoyed ourselves.

ツアー客は色々な国からの参加者が多く、今回、日本人は我々だけでしたが、
特に不自由することもなく、楽しめました。

Following Kailua last May, this time we went to Hanauma Bay.

For the local tour, we had the following conditions:
- We wanted to arrive by 7 AM, which is the entrance time.
- We wanted to have a longer stay.
- We have our own snorkeling gear, so we needed a tour that didn't include rental costs.

This is why we chose this tour. On the day of the tour, the weather looked questionable, but they kindly agreed to let us start earlier than the scheduled time, which turned out to be a great decision.

Now, about the sea... While the water clarity was high, the reef was disappointing (more like rocky formations than coral), and there were few fish.

Most importantly, it was shallow! Too shallow. If you try to swim, you might end up getting stuck on the rocks. Therefore, wearing long-sleeve rash guards and leggings is a must, along with gloves and marine shoes (fins would be ideal) to avoid injuries.

On the positive side, I've snorkeled in various seas, but this was the first time I saw a red parrotfish, which is a female of the longfin parrotfish species. Be sure to look for it!

Also, since there was a bit of wind, it would be better to have a simple beach tent with pegs instead of just an umbrella.

昨年5月のカイルアに続き、今回はハナウマ湾へ。
現地ツアーの条件として
　・入場時間である7時には現地に着きたい
　・滞在時間を長めにしたい
　・シュノーケル器材一式あるので、費用に含まれていない事
という事で選んだのが今回のツアー。
当日、天候が怪しくなった為、申込時の時刻から早めてもらう事も快諾いただき、大正解でした。
さて、肝心の海ですが・・・・・・透明度は高いものの、リーフが残念（珊瑚というより岩礁）で魚影も少なく・・・・・
何より浅い！浅過ぎです。無理に泳ごうとすると、岩礁に乗り上げます。
なので、長袖ラッシュ＆レギンスはもちろん、手袋とマリンシューズ（できればフィン）が無いと怪我します。
良かった点として、色んな海でシュノーケルしてますが、初めて紅いブダイを見ました。ナガブダイの雌との事。ぜひ見つけてみて下さい。
それと少し風があるので、パラソルではなく、ペグ付き簡易ビーチテントがあると良いですよ。

It's an English tour, but as long as there's one person in the group who understands English, there shouldn't be any problems. (This is because there are explanations about the video on the bus and the meeting times.)

On the way there, we watched a video about entering Hanauma Bay, and the driver shared interesting information about Hawaii. Once we arrived, we were able to pass through the reception quickly since we had already watched the video, and from there, we had free time until the meeting time.

The moment we arrived, the view was incredibly beautiful, and I felt it was worth coming as soon as I saw it. I brought my own snorkeling gear and swam to see the fish. However, there are many rocks in shallow areas, and I got injured while being focused on the fish. Everyone, please be careful.

We took the bus back after 1 PM, and the time flew by. I would love to use this service again when I visit Hawaii next time. It was a lot of fun. Thank you!

英語のツアーですがグループ内に1人英語がわかる人が入れば問題ないです。
(バスの中でのビデオや、集合時間などの説明があるため)
向かっているバスの中で、ハナウマベイに入るためのビデオと、運転手さんがハワイのことを面白く説明してくれました。
着いてからはビデオ鑑賞が済んでいるので受付をすぐに通過でき、そこからは集合時間まで自由時間です。
着いた瞬間にとても綺麗な景色が見えるので最高でした。見た瞬間に来てよかったと思えます。
シュノーケルを持参したので魚を見て泳ぎました。ただ、浅い所に岩が多いので魚に夢中になっていたら怪我をしました。みなさん気を付けて下さい。
帰りは13時過ぎのバスで帰ったのですが、時間はあっという間でした。
次ハワイに訪れた際も利用したいです。
楽しかったです。ありがとうございます。

I was glad to book a tour with transportation included here! I was worried because the entrance reservations sell out quickly, just two days in advance, so I decided to book this one even though it was a bit pricey. The bus pickup and entrance were incredibly smooth and comfortable. For the return bus, it was originally scheduled for the 3 PM slot, but they were able to accommodate a change to the 1 PM slot on the day of!

Hanauma Bay is fun with lots of fish even in the shallow areas. Although it was already May, the sunlight was weak in the morning, and it was cold due to the strong wind, so I would like to visit again during a warmer time or season. Thank you very much!

こちらで送迎付きツアーを予約して正解でした！2日前の入場予約がすぐ売り切れるとのことで不安だったので、少しお高いですがこちらを予約しました。バスのお迎えも入場もスムーズすぎて快適でした。帰りのバスは、元々15時台の予定でしたが当日13時台に変更も対応していただけました！
ハナウマ湾は浅瀬でもお魚沢山で楽しいです。5月に入っていましたが、午前中は日差しが弱く、風も強くて寒かったため、次はもう少し暖かい時期か時間に行きたいと思います。ありがとうございました！