All Reviews for Turtle Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The meeting place was the yacht harbor on the ocean side of the Waikiki Prince Hotel, and it was easy to find. It was close to Ala Moana Shopping Center, and there was also a Waikiki Trolley stop nearby. There were about 30 participants from all over the world, making it a popular tour. The staff on board spoke only English, but we were able to enjoy snorkeling without any issues and even encountered a honu (sea turtle).

After about an hour of snorkeling, we were served drinks and snacks, and then we sailed a bit further out. The view of Waikiki from the sea was very beautiful, and it was a wonderful experience. I would love to participate again.

集合場所はワイキキプリンスホテルの海側のヨットハーバーですぐわかりました。
アラモアナショッピングセンターから近く、ワイキキトロリーの停留所もすぐそばにありました。
参加者は30名程で世界各地の人々が集まっており人気のツアーでした。英語スタッフのみの乗船でしたが何不自由なくシュノーケリングを楽しみホヌにも出会えました。
1時間程シュノーケリングを楽しんだ後はドリンクとお菓子のサービスがあり、少し沖の方にボートを走らせセーリングも楽しみました。海からワイキキの景色がとても綺麗でとても素敵な経験が出来ました。又参加したいと思いました。

I had planned to see sea turtles in Okinawa before, but I couldn't, so I went to Hawaii for a second chance. I was able to see them successfully. One turtle came up to the surface, and about four were gathered at the bottom.

The explanations are given in English, but they also use gestures, so even if you're not good at English, you can understand the atmosphere.

Also, I personally didn't get seasick, but the water can be quite choppy during the boat ride and activities, so I recommend bringing motion sickness medication if you're worried about getting seasick. It can also be surprisingly cold.

I highly recommend it! It was a wonderful experience!

以前沖縄でウミガメを見ようと思ったのですが、その時は見られずハワイでリベンジ。無事見ることができました。1匹水面に上がって来ていたのと、4匹ぐらい底に固まっていました。

説明は英語で行われますが、ジェスチャー交えて説明してもらえるので、英語が得意でなくとも雰囲気でなんとなくわかります。

あと私は特に酔わなかったのですが、船やアクティビティ中の水面は結構波打つので、船酔いが心配な方は酔い止めを持っていくことをお勧めします。それと意外と寒いです。

おすすめです！素晴らしい体験になりました！

We walked to the launch spot from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Met the friendly crew and we took off on such a fun sail. Saw beautiful fish and a turtle at turtle canyon, then sailed around the bay. My teens had a blast. Bring a drink to enjoy after snorkeling!

Boat was awesome. Full bar. Staff was fun and informative. We drove deep into the ocean to make sure we got to dive near all the fish and turtles. We saw tons. I got some exercise in as well! Water was blue and the sun was out. Perfect day for snorkeling! Was family friendly as well. Would recommend!

We headed to a spot off the coast of Waikiki where other tour participants gathered, cutting through the wind on the yacht. It took about 15 minutes to reach the spot. The staff signaled when they found a place where sea turtles were present. We were able to encounter four sea turtles among the tropical fish, creating wonderful memories. I was a bit anxious since I'm not used to swimming in the ocean, but there were seniors and families participating as well, and the staff was watching over us, so I felt safe joining in.

ヨットで風をきりながら、他のツアー参加者も集うワイキキの沖合のスポットに向かいます。ヨットで約15分くらいで、スポットに到着します。スタッフはウミガメがいる場所を見つけたら、その場所を合図してくれました。熱帯魚にまじって、ウミガメ４匹と出会うことができ、良い思い出になりました。普段海で泳ぎ慣れていないので、不安がありましたが、シニアの方や親子連れも参加しており、スタッフも見守っているので安心して参加できました。

I participated in this tour because it departs from Waikiki Beach, making it convenient and time-efficient. Although I don't understand much English, I received a Japanese notice after departure. I was able to see dolphins in the distance and multiple sea turtles. The sea turtles up close are very cute! The view of Diamond Head from the sea while sailing was also wonderful! I was lucky to be with a Japanese person who spoke English, so I got help with things I didn't understand. The staff were all friendly, and I had a great experience.

ワイキキビーチ沿いからの出航で、時間的にもロスがなく便利なのでこのツアーに参加しました。
英語はあまりわからないですが、出航後 日本語表記の注意書きを渡されます。
遠くでイルカも見えて、ウミガメも複数見ることが出来ました。近くで見るウミガメはとても可愛いです！
セーリングで海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドも素晴らしかったです！
たまたま英語を話される日本の方とご一緒出来たので解らないところは助けて貰えてラッキーでした。
スタッフも皆さんフレンドリーで楽しい体験が出来ました。

The windy weather and the current combined to make the water not very clear. The guys were great. We saw lots of fish, but the reef is blah. I’d recommend it but it is not the best snorkeling ever.

My family and I loved this! Good for kids and adults. Seen fish and turtles! Good, fun service!

We participated as a family of four. Since I had an injury on my foot, they lent me a lifeguard. Once we entered the sea, there were many fish swimming around. After swimming for a while, I was able to see a turtle swimming at the bottom. It was a valuable experience since I had never seen a turtle before. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.

家族4人で参加しました。足を怪我していながらの体験だったので、ライフガードを貸していただきました。いざ海に入るとたくさんの魚が泳いでいました。しばらく泳いでいるとウミガメが1匹底に泳いでいるのを見ることができました。今までウミガメを見たことがなかったので、貴重な体験でした。また機会があれば参加したいです。

I enjoyed snorkeling in the beautiful waters off Waikiki. I was able to see turtles and schools of fish swimming slowly underwater. From the boat, I had a stunning view of Diamond Head and the hotels in Waikiki, creating wonderful memories.

ワイキキ沖の綺麗な海でシュノーケリングを楽しみました。海中をゆっくりと泳ぐカメや魚の群れを見ることができました。船からダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキのホテルが一望できてとても美しい景色で良い思い出になりました。

Our family of 6 got to experience this tour. It was amazing from the start. The Captain and Crew were awesome and very personable. They were quick to help and easy to talk to. We got to see several Sea Turtles and even had a large female surface right next to us. The amount of fish we saw was crazy. The water felt amazing just floating and soaking in the experience.

On the way back we enjoyed some drinks and they took us for a ride down the coast line towards Diamond Head. The views were spectacular.

I highly recommend this if you’re staying in Waikiki.

My daughter and I take snorkel trips every year but the hilarious crew made this one of the best!!

Crew were outstanding. The number of people on the cruise was ideal. The snorkeling in turtle canyon was awesome. All around great experience. Would totally do it again.

The sea was murky due to the effects of the wind and tsunami, but I was able to see turtles when they surfaced while I was on the boat or in the water. Even though the water was cloudy while I was swimming and looking for sea turtles, I could see schools of fish, so I think there were many more. The sea is usually much clearer, so I would like to go again next time if the timing works out.

The cruise staff were kind, and since the sea was murky, they offered a complimentary soft drink and suggested an alternative for the sunset cruise.

風と津波の影響により海は濁っていたが船の上や海に入っている時に亀が水面に上がって来た時に見えた。他にもウミガメを探して泳いでいた時に濁ってはいたが魚の群を見ることが出来たので他にも沢山いたんだと思う。普段の海はもっと透き通っているみたいなので次回行く時はタイミングが合えばまた行きたい。
クルーズの人たちは親切で海が濁っていたこともありソフトドリンクの1杯サービスとサンセットクルーズの代替案を提示してくれた。

The tsunami stirred up the sand, making the water very murky, but I was able to swim alongside the honu when they surfaced! I saw more than ten of them from the cruise as well. Additionally, due to the murky conditions caused by the tsunami, they even guided us to a free tour that we could join during our stay. Although I couldn't participate this time, the staff's response was excellent, and I would love to join again. They also offered alternative options to participate in a sunset cruise tour besides the honu, showing their flexibility in accommodating us.

津波の影響で砂を舞い上げ、海中はとても濁っていたが、ホヌが顔を出すタイミングで一緒に泳ぐことができた！
クルーズ上からも10匹以上見ることができた。
また、今回は津波の影響で濁っていたこともあり、滞在中に無料で参加できるツアーまで案内してくださった。今回は参加することができなかったが、この件も含めスタッフの対応がとても良く、また参加したいと思いました。
ホヌ以外にも、サンセットクルーズのツアーにも参加可能の代替案を提案してくださり、臨機応変に対応してくださる。

This was one of our favorite activities in Hawaii! The expert crew was awesome, friendly, and very helpful. We will definitely book this tour again on our next trip to O'ahu!

I was able to see a total of three turtles! I think it's definitely a spot where you can see them. The guide was a foreigner, and when I participated, there were no Japanese participants, so I was a bit anxious, but there was nothing to worry about. I think it's a good idea to take motion sickness medication, as I experienced seasickness and nausea from the waves.

合計で3匹のカメを見ることができました！
多分スポット的には絶対見られるポイントなのだと思います。
ガイドさんは外人で私が参加した時は日本人の参加者はいなかったので少し不安でしたが、困るようなことはなかったです。
船酔いと波酔いをしたので酔い止めは飲んでおくといいと思います。

We participated with two adults and four children (ages 2 to 13). We were a bit anxious because it was slightly cheaper than other tours and only had English-speaking staff, but I thought communication would be fine as long as we could manage simple conversations. The boat was more luxurious than we expected, and we had a comfortable time.

During the snorkeling, we saw about 5 to 6 sea turtles from a distance for around 40 to 50 minutes. One of the local staff members was snorkeling and pointed out where the turtles were, but he wasn't very proactive, so we ended up diving and searching for them ourselves. However, we were thrilled to see one up close! If I have the chance to go again, I would love to participate.

大人2人、子ども4人(2〜13歳)で参加しました。
他のツアーに比べ少し安かったことと、英語のスタッフのみということで、少し不安はありましたが、簡単な会話ができる程度であれば、全くコミュニケーションは問題ないと思いました。
船も予想以上に豪華で快適に過ごせました。

ウミガメは約4〜50分間シュノーケル中に、5〜6頭遠くに見えました。
1人、現地のスタッフの方がシュノーケルをしながらウミガメのいる場所を教えてくれるのですが、あまり積極的でなかったため、自分たちで潜って探す感じでしたが、1頭至近距離で見れて感動しました！
また行く機会があったら参加したいです。

The staff was friendly, and there were enough staff members for participants to swim comfortably! They took the time to thoroughly explain safety precautions, such as not swimming at the back of the boat, and they were always watching over the participants. There was also a practice for the OK sign and help sign, which was reassuring. We were the only Japanese participants, but there were many children joining, and we were able to communicate and have fun. There was an incident where a participant's hat flew into the sea, but the staff returned the boat to the point where the hat was and jumped in to retrieve it. The snorkeling time was long, and if you get tired, you can return to the boat via the stairs! I highly recommend it!

スタッフはフレンドリーで、参加者に対してスタッフの数が多く安心して泳ぐことができました！
船の後ろ側は泳がないことなど、注意事項の説明も時間をかけてしっかりしてくださり、また、スタッフが常時参加者の様子を見ていました。
okのサインやヘルプのサインも事前練習があり、安心でした。
日本人参加者は我々だけでしたが、子供の参加も多く、楽しくコミュニケーションを取ることができました。
途中参加者の帽子が海に飛ばされるアクシデントがありましたが、船を帽子があるポイントに戻し、スタッフさんが飛び込んで取りに行っていました。
シュノーケリングの時間は長く、疲れたら階段から船に戻ることができます！お勧めです！

We adored the snorkel tour! We saw many turtles and received great snorkel instructions from Captain Jenna so we were in great hands as beginners

I encountered sea turtles a few times, but the beauty of the ocean and the variety and number of other fish were not that impressive... It might be more enjoyable to participate in the sandbar activities.

ウミガメには何度か出会えましたが
海の綺麗さとその他の魚の種類や数はあまり…
サンドバーに頑張って参加するほうが楽しめるかも

This was one of our favorite days on vacation going on the catamaran with my kids snorkeling and seeing Sea turtles.
I was worried my kids would be to little but everyone on the boat was so helpful and we had the best time ever!

The included beers and cocktails added to the laid-back vibe this snorkel was!

Monoa was a great friendly experience. Kids felt safe and comfortable. The crew was amazing, patient and very supportive. I would recommend for anyone with kids. We saw tons of fish, turtles and sea life.

Those gentleman were amazing!! Aiden was outstanding, and took the best pictures of my daughter and I. Thank you boys!!

Departing from the Sheraton Waikiki in the heart of Waikiki. Everything is in English, and there are no Japanese speakers. The explanations are clear, so it's manageable.

The life jackets are the type you inflate yourself, but they are used by other companies as well, and as long as you inflate them properly, there are no issues.

The sea turtle snorkeling is just off the coast of Waikiki, right after departure. This time, we saw two turtles.

It took some time to find the turtles, but in the meantime, we enjoyed snorkeling with various fish.

Whether they are being fed or not, the fish come close, allowing you to experience swimming alongside them.

After snorkeling, we started sailing. In addition to free snacks, there are alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Having a beer in Hawaii's dry climate after snorkeling was fantastic.

The waves during sailing were a bit high, but since the boat is a catamaran, it was not a problem. Once you get used to it, it becomes a fun attraction.

ワイキキの中心部シェラトンワイキキ横から出港。
全て英語で、日本人はいません。
説明は分かりやすいので、なんとかなります。

ライフジャケットは、自分で空気を入れて含ませるタイプですが、他社でも使われていて、しっかり空気を入れれば問題ありません。

ウミガメシュノーケリングは出港して直ぐのワイキキ沖。
今回は2匹いました。

今回、ウミガメを探すのに時間がかかりましたが、その間は様々な魚とシュノーケリング。

餌付けをされているのか、近づいきて、一緒に泳いでいる感覚を味わえます。

シュノーケリングの後は、セーリング開始。
無料のスナックの他、有料でアルコールもあります。

シュノーケリング後、ハワイのカラッとした気候の中で飲むビールは最高でした。

セーリング中の波は、少し高いですが、船が双胴船なので問題なし。
慣れると楽しいアトラクションになります。

The crew was amazing, the views were stunning and there was so much ocean life to be seen! Highly recommend!

Everything from the reception to the announcements on the boat is in English. For those who are not good at English, the only way to understand is by watching the movements, but I don't think there is anything particularly difficult as long as you wear your life jacket properly. However, since it's a self-inflating type, I found it quite tiring to swim as the waves pushed me off balance. I saw two sea turtles, but they weren't slow enough to take pictures, so it's better to think of it as just being able to see them. I was worried about not mixing up my boat since we swam with people from other tours. It seems they separate groups by the color of the life jackets, so it's reassuring to stay close to those wearing the same color. Overall, being in the water can be quite exhausting. Perhaps because of that fatigue, I got seasick on the way back and couldn't see any of the scenery, which was disappointing for the cruising time.

受付から船上でのアナウンスまですべて英語。英語が苦手な人は動きを見て理解するしかないですが、特に難しいことはなくライフジャケットをしっかりつけていれば問題ないと思いますが、自分で膨らませる簡易タイプなので波に押されバランスが悪く泳いでいて結構疲れました。ウミガメは２匹見られましたが、写真に撮れるほどゆっくりではなく見られればOKくらいに思っていたほうがいいです。他のツアーの人と一緒に泳ぐため、自分の船を間違えないか心配でした。ライフジャケットの色で分けているようなので、同じ色の人たちと離れないようにすると安心です。とにかくひたすら海の中なので結構体力を消耗します。その疲れもあってか、帰りは船酔いで景色を一切見られず、せっかくのクルージングの時間が残念でした。

The ocean was incredibly beautiful, and I had a great time seeing many fish. Above all, encountering a sea turtle was moving. I definitely want to enjoy snorkeling 🤿 and meeting the honu again on my next trip to Hawaii.

海がとっても綺麗で、魚もたくさん見る事もでき楽しかったです。
何よりも、ウミガメとの遭遇は感動しました。
是非、次回のハワイ旅行でもシュノーケリング🤿&ホヌとの出会いを楽しみたいと思っています。

We had a wonderful time sailing and snorkeling. The crew were all so nice, informative and friendly. We saw several turtles and lots of fish.