Reviewed by: Shazia
First time snorkeling for me and my husband, and it was absolutely amazing!! Dan and his wife really made us feel comfortable in the water... I am not a very good swimmer and had an awesome time even in the deep areas of the ocean. Swimming/Snorkeling with the fishes was an amazing experience and would love to do it again!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
Shuttle service to Hanauma Bay with inclusion of snorkelling hire + flippers. Some additional hire costs $3 for add on to snorkel deeper without water coming into snorkel. Reliable timing of pick up and drop off. Friendly staff. Booked last minute and was very happy with service.
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Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/05/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Mark
Dan's guided tour of the Hanauma reef is excellent. We viewed Fish, turtles, rays, and coral. Regardless of your ability, you will feel safe. This is nature's beauty at it's best and your guide will make sure you see it all.
Hi Mark, glad you guys enjoyed. It was a beautiful day. Hope we see you again, Dan.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/05/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/11 |
Reviewed by: MadelineGarcia
This was my first time snorkeling, as well as, my first time in Hawaii. I'm usually not the type to enjoy activities with a high volume of people around, especially with the location being a huge tourist attraction, but the experience was so cool! My reservation was on a Monday morning. Total there were 12 people in the group, including the two very friendly and helpful instructors.
Everyone is provided with a life vest, fins, bottled water, chips and the option to rent a wet suit once you arrive at Hanauma Bay. When you arrive you will watch a brief video then a trolley will take you down to the bay. Once you're in the water, the view gets much better. I didn't have the chance to see a sea turtle while I was there but there's tons of fish! I would definitely do this again. I also never learned how to swim prior to booking this......but everything went perfectly fine :)
Hi Madeline, It was a great day at the bay. I'm glad you guys enjoyed. Hope we see you again next year. Dan and Chieko.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/05/05 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/11 |
Reviewed by: MelB
Hanauma Bay is where you want to begin your snorkeling experience in Oahu. Chieko and her husband were thorough, patient, kind and professional in all aspects of this snorkel tour at Hanauma Bay. The coral has lost some its color vibrancy from the daily influx of people swimming there but the fish were plentiful and made up for the moderate deficiency. I enjoyed it enough here to come again a second time, solo. Again, great tour guides and best place to begin your snorkel adventure. Enjoy!
Hi Mel, glad you enjoyed. If you come back in winter maybe we can go way outside the reef and find some really good coral. Thanks, Dan and Chieko.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/05/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Byers Senior class
The driver was on time and gave interesting information on Hawaiian history and culture. Beautiful views!! Enjoyed by all.
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Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Ms. NYC
アメリカ本土から来られたフィリピン人家族とで2組参加でした。
私は母を連れてだったのですが、参加者全員かなり泳げる方だったので、それを察知したガイドさんが、思いの外沖の方まで連れてくださいました。
おかげさまで、亀や色とりどりの珍しい魚をみることができ、大満足でした。
午前中のツアーのほうが、海もキレイでオススメです。
ハナウマ湾を楽しんでいただけたようで、よかったです!!いつもその日の海のコンディションとお客様の泳ぎの様子で、ツアーの内容を安全で楽しいものになるようにご案内させていただいております。亀にも会えて良かったですね!!是非またハワイにお越しの際にはツアーにお越し下さいね。ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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Packages: | 7:00スタート |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: bfrey10
Great snorkeling tour with Dan and Chieko. The four of us were snorkeling novices and senior citizens and they were extremely patient and hands on. We saw some beautiful fish and reef and had a great time.
Hi guys, everyone did great today. Make sure you scrub the new mask with tooth paste. Hope to see you again.
Dan and Chieko
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/22 |
Reviewed by: びっぐ・つーさん
半日コースだったので少し物足りないかな?との思いで参加しましたが、親切なレクチャーとウミガメの”リトル・バディ”にも出会える幸運にも恵まれ、大満足・興奮のツアーでした。送迎中のダン先生とのやり取りも楽しく、ちえこさんとのナイスなパートナー関係にこちらも幸せな気分にさせて頂きました。マハロ~!!!
ハナウマ湾シュノーケリングツアーを満喫していただけた様で、私達もとても嬉しいです!!あの日はいつもは沖の方にいるリトルバディがインサイドに遊びに来てくれていて、皆さんと一緒に泳いでくれてとても楽しかったですね。お写真も無事ダウンロードしていただけたかと思います。またハワイにお越しの際には皆さんで遊びに来てくださいね。それとブルーハワイダイバースではハナウマ湾での体験ダイビングも開催していますので、もし良かったらこちらもオススメです。ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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Packages: | 7:00スタート |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Manoa mom
My daughter and a friend decided to stay in Oahu over spring break instead of coming home. They had planned bus trips for Hanauma Bay as well as North Shore during the week. After having a horrible time with the bus schedules and waiting to get to their destinations, I decided to get them tickets for the shuttle. So glad I did! They had a really good time, hassle free of buses and hotel pick up and drop off was perfect for them. The trip to the bay made their spring break! So glad I found this site, and we will use them again when we visit her over Thanksgiving this year!
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Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/04/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/25 |
Reviewed by: 井上暢子
女性の日本人ガイドさんで、迎から送りまで1人のガイドさんが対応してくださりました。とても優しくいろいろ教えていただけましたー!
波が高くて、この日は沖のほうまでは行けませんでしたが、向かう途中や帰りいろいろ観光名所を教えてもらいながら、充実した内容になってました!
沖には行けませんでしたが、魚が綺麗で砂浜も人も少なくとても楽しかったです。
ウエットスーツをレンタルしました。
サイズ等が心配だったのですが、浜でガイドさんも一緒に着替えられるので、話をしながら手伝ってもらいながら着替える事ができました。
初心者の方や、少人数グループで専任ガイドさんやしとても安心して参加できました。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/04/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Miku
夫婦共にまったく泳げず不安でしたが、ライフセーバーやひれ等セットを借りることができ安全面の説明を詳しく説明を受け安心できました。
またガイドさんが海にかなり詳しく、他のツアーや個人では行かれないような場所にまで連れて行って下さり、海がめや、魚群、大きな蛸等が見られ感動しました。
絶対参加したほうが良いツアーです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/07 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/21 |
Reviewed by: John K.
The guides were great, they would make sure everybody was together, We saw turtles and variety of hawaii fishes. I would recommend this tour to anyone travelling to Hawaii, its a must see at Hanauma Bay. Thanks Dan & Chieko
HI John, It was a great day. glad you guys enjoyed.
Thanks, Dan.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
Owner/tour guide was outstanding- was so patient with my 8 year old daughter and worked her through her fears! Highly recommend! Bay was beautiful experience- lots of fish!
Hi Wendy, you guys all did great. hope we see you again. Dan.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Patricia
Picked up on time, nice driver,gave us good tips on snorkeling. Would recommend to friends.
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Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/31 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
今回のハワイ旅行は三世代。子供(6歳と7歳)と両親(二人とも60過ぎ)はシュノーケルが初体験。はじめは私だけが沖までいく予定でしたがチエコさんのお話を聞いて全員でトライすることに!結果、沖までいけたのは私と姉と甥っ子のみでしたが、チエコさんの「どうにか見せてあげたい!」というお気持ちがかなり伝わりました(泣)沖へ行く組はダンさんと一緒に。ダンさんもものすごく優しくて甥っ子の手をずっと引いて行ってくれました。ラッキーなことに大きな亀さんが二匹も見ることが出来ました。私のGOPROが途中でフリーズしてしまい撮影出来なかったことだけが残念です(泣)一緒に泳いだところを撮りたかった!!!それはまた次回のお楽しみにとっておきます。チエコさん、ダンさん今回はお世話になりました。また絶対にお願いしたいと思います。ありがとうございました。
三世代ファミリーでのシュノーケリングツアー、楽しかったですね!!皆さんが頑張ってトライしてくれて、私もうれしかったです。最初は泳がないつもりだったお祖父様、お祖母様もとてもお上手で、バックヤードの白ブイまで行くことが出来て大きなレディフィッシュの群れも見れましたね。是非またハワイにお越しの際には皆さんで来てください。次回は皆さんでアウトサイドまで泳いでまたハナウマのかわいい亀さんを見に行きましょうね!!またお会いできるのを楽しみに待っています。ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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Packages: | 7:00スタート |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/04/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Kate
I spent a lovely morning at Hanauma Bay with this tour. The driver was super friendly and the pick up from the hotel was easy. Recommend this to anyone.
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Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/04/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/28 |
Reviewed by: Scott
Do not be afraid of this activity. First, the tour directors could not have been more friendly and helpful. Second, they could not have made it any easier. They picked us up at the lobby of the hotel, drove us to the bay, got us through the required orientation film and down to the water so efficiently. They have been doing this so long that they anticipated all of our needs (even before we realized that we had the need). Then, guided us into the water and instructed everyone on how to use the shorkle and made us all feel very comfortable. Even the 8 year old twins who are normally a handful. We were slowly guided around the bay and shown fish, eels and turtles. We stopped for pictures occasionally. And, told that we could download them from Facebook later that night.
When we were done, they gave us much needed water and snacks. Much needed because this was a good work out ( for a fat old guy). We got back to the van and were taken right back to our hotel and were the. Already trying to figure out when we could do the excursion again.
So, you don't have to worry about whether or not this is worth doing. And, it couldn't be easier or more enjoyable..
Hi Scott, glad you guys had a good time. The kids did a really great job, tough kids. Hope we see you again. Dan and Chieko.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/30 |
Reviewed by: masaki
3月末に家族で参加しました。並ばなくてよかったし、シュノーケリングの基本から教えていただき、子供達も満足でした。我が家は寒がりなのでこの時期はウェットスーツ借りて正解でした(あんまり着てる人いませんでしたが)。ガイドのチエコさん、とても親切で色々気をつかっていただきありがとうございました。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/03/28 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/24 |
Reviewed by: miho
海の状態もとてもよく、楽しいシュノーケルでしたが、亀が見れなくて、残念でした
またリベンジします!!、
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer Wolf
The instructor, one of the owners, was very patient and explained every step of what we'd be doing. I was in a small group of three, and the instructor held onto my arm for most of the hour until I felt I was okay by myself. The bay is calm with so many ornamental fish and gorgeous reefs. This was, hands-down, one of the best experiences I had in Hawaii.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/03/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/07 |
Reviewed by: みぃこ
海で泳ぐのは20年ぶりという60代の母が同行し
自分は簡単なところだけ行ってあとは見ていればいいと申し出たのですが
ガイドの方がずっと手をつないでくれて
足がつかないような深い場所も安心して行けたととても喜んでいました。
当日は引き潮の時間に当たったようでカメも見られなかったですが
ハワイの固有種の説明などしていただき家族旅行のよい思い出になりました。
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/03/15 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/11 |
Reviewed by: miyu
ハナウマ湾は一度、夏に姉と訪れたことがありましたが、今回は母も一緒に冬のハナウマ湾へ!!
夏とは違い、波が穏やかでした!
この日は、朝、天気が悪かったのですが、ガイドさんの言っていた通り徐々に晴れてきて、最高のシュノーケリングとなりました!
ウェットスーツ(有料)を持ってきてくれていて、ガイドさんのおすすめで、借りることにしました!ほんと寒かったので、借りるべきです!借りられて良かったです!
あいにくウミガメには会えませんでしたが、この日の午前ツアーが私たちだけ、ということもあってか、かなり沖の方まで連れて行ってくれました!
くたくたになってしまいましたが、とても綺麗で楽しかったです!
ガイドさん付きは安心だしおすすめです! また参加したいです!
Miyuさん、この度は私達ののツアーにご参加いただき、ありがとうございます。
冬のハナウマ湾は波が穏やかになり、沖の方までご案内できる時があります。でも毎回沖まで行ける訳ではないので、ラッキーでしたね!!
また冬の水温は低いですから、ウェットスーツは借りていただいて正解だったと思いますよ。保温はもちろん、マイナーな切り傷、擦り傷も防げますし、もしもクラゲがいる時にもさされません。また、ウェットスーツを着ていただくと浮力がつきますので安全ですし、日焼けもしません。
またハワイにお越しの際には皆様にお会いできますことを楽しみにしています。次回は可愛いハナウマベイの亀さんをご案内できればと思っています!!
ありがとうございました。Mahalo!!
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Packages: | 7:00スタート |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
娘の結婚式で、ハワイに行きました。半日ほど時間があったので、妹が是非ハワイの海に入ってみたいとの希望で経験者の妹と初心者の主人と私3人で参加しました。還暦で初心者の主人は、少し入っただけでギブアップ・・・私は、ガイドさんの手をしっかり握って楽しむことが出来ました。ウミガメと一緒に泳げるなんて、熱帯魚と泳げるなんて、テレビでしか観ることの出来なかった世界を経験出来て感動しました。主人が楽しめないと思ったのか、シュノーケリングの後
ハナウマ湾の近くを車で、ちょっこと観光してくれました。ガイドさんありがとう。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Mochizuki
とても素敵な休日を過ごせました!ガイドさんが子供の手を取って泳いでくれたので、思っていた以上に子供も安心してシュノーケリングを楽しんでいました。また来年もお願いしようかと思っています!有難うございました。
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Posted on: | 2016/02/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Suzanne and Ginger
Guides went far beyond average to show us a special time. Excellent instruction
Thanks guys, sorry for the late reply. Come again. Dan and Chieko.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/03 |
Reviewed by: kanako
家族4人での参加でしたが私(母)以外はシュノーケル得意・泳ぎ得意で問題なく楽しめたのですが私は水が怖く波が怖く不安でいっぱいでした。この時期の海の水は冷たくてさらに不安でいっぱいになってしまいました。普段から運動していない私はそんな精神状態から足がつったりシュノーケルに水が入ってきたりで小パニックを起こしてしまいました。(苦笑)
でも、そのことに気が付いてくれたフミオさん(日本人女性ガイドさん)が私の手をずっとつかんで泳いでくださり、あんなにパニックになっていたのがウソのように落着き楽しく泳ぐことができました。
彼女がいなければ途中でギブアップしてしまっていたと思います。
今回、予約をしていき本当に良かったと思いました。
もちろん!もちろん!ウミガメも見つけられましたよ~
またハワイへ行くときはお願いしたいと思いました。ありがとうございました。
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Posted on: | 2016/02/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/21 |
Reviewed by: Shawna
This is by far one of the best thing s I did in Hawaii, and the tour was well planned, on time. Our driver was amazing!! Such a brilliant day!
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Packages: | Hanauma Bay Shuttle & Snorkel Gear Rental Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/01/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Panya
Our guide was fantastic. I'm an okay swimmer but I freaked out and couldn't get used to breathing through the snorkel gear. The guide and his wife help me a lot. I finally got the hang of it and snorkeled like a pro! Also I forgot my go pro and luckily the guide took pics and uploaded them on Facebook. Definitely coming back in the summer time!
Thanks Panya, you guys did great. We all had a good time hope to see you again.
Dan
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Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/01/15 |
Activity Date: | 2016/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Rick
Our experience was excellent. The guides/Instructors were outstanding. Our family had an absolutely great time. From transportation to prep to time in the water at Hanauma Bay all went very smoothly. Dan Kelly was particularly wonderful instructing our grandchildren. We highly recommend this tour.
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Posted on: | 2016/01/06 |
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Hi guys, you did great! Hope to see you next time your in Hawaii.
Dan and Chieko