All Reviews for Baby Friendly (Ages 0-2)

I went with a friend who is also learning hula.
I understand English, so it's fun, but it might be a bit challenging if you don't.
Even if you don't understand, the atmosphere and the dance are enjoyable,
the food is delicious, and you can eat a lot!!
You can fully enjoy Hawaiian culture and cuisine!!!
It's a show that I want to recommend to others☆
Thank you for the wonderful memories!

フラを一緒に習ってる友達を行きました
私は、英語がわかるので楽しいけど、わからないとちょっと大変かもしれないけど、
わからなくても雰囲気やダンスが楽しいし、
料理もおいしいし、たくさん食べられる！！
ハワイの文化や食事を満喫できる！！！
人にも薦めたくなるショーです☆
素敵な思い出をありがとうございましたぁ！

A must-see in winter on the Big Island of Hawaii!
You can definitely see a large group of humpback whales if you join a tour.
However, if you don't go on a Japanese tour, there will be no explanations in English, and there was no consideration for Japanese speakers as they spoke very quickly.
There is no transportation provided outside of the Waikoloa area.
Just a heads up.

冬のハワイ島で必見！
座頭鯨の大群、
ツアーに参加すれば必ず見れます。
但し、
日本語ツアーに行かないと
全く英語での説明、
しかも全く早口日本人に対する配慮はありませんでした。
ワイコロア地域以外は送迎はありません。
念のため。

My girlfriend and I went on this cruise on Valentines Day and were very happy. We very much enjoyed the food and the cruise itself. There was a wonderful woman giving information on the history of the island and a muscian playing great music. The only thing that keeps me from giving 5 stars is the boat is not ideal for a romantic cruise. Its just kinda a boat, nothing very nice about it. Overall we were satisfied and felt like we had a great valentines for the money we spent.

The whales didn't come as close as I had expected, but I was able to see many of them. We were blessed with good weather, and the feeling of cutting through the calm sea was incredibly refreshing. The view of the mountains from the sea was also fantastic. The staff did not speak Japanese, and about 80% of the participants were foreigners, so a basic understanding of English is necessary to comprehend the situation. Additionally, there was a notification about meeting in the lobby for pickup, but we actually gathered at the car drop-off area just outside the hotel entrance, so be careful about that.

クジラは、思っていたより近くに現れなかったけれど、数はたくさん見ることができました。天候に恵まれて、穏やかな海の上を風をきって進む感じがなんともいえなく爽快でした。海から見える山の景色も最高です。スタッフは日本語を話せず、参加者も８割は外国の方なので、状況を理解する程度の英語力は必要です。またピックアップの際、ロビーという連絡がありましたが実際にはホテルのエントランスを出てすぐの車寄せのところで乗り合わせていたので、注意が必要です。

The sea was wonderful, just as described, with such high transparency. Despite being mid-January, the water temperature was not low, and I was able to enjoy it fully. If I had to be picky, I would have liked a bit more variety in the tropical fruits.

こんなに透明度が高いとは、案内の通りの素晴らしい海でした。1月中旬にもかかわらず水温も低くなく存分に楽しめました。欲を言えばトロピカルフルーツにもう少しバリエーションがあれば良かったと思いました。

This was my first time participating, and the color of the sea was emerald green. When I went snorkeling, I immediately saw many beautiful fish. My parents in their 60s also tried snorkeling for almost the first time and enjoyed it. On the way back, we even spotted a whale in the distance.

As others have commented, when I participated, we were the only Japanese people, and all the explanations were in English, but there were no issues, and they kindly taught us how to use the snorkeling equipment. We drove to the meeting point with a rental car, but since it's very close to the Sheraton, taking a taxi there would also be a good option.

I thought an hour and a half would be enough, but once we were there, it went by so quickly that if I have the chance again, I would like to participate for a whole day.

初めて参加しましたが、海の色はエメラルドグリーンでシュノーケリングをしたら、すぐにたくさんのきれいな魚がたくさん見れました。
60代の両親もほぼ初めてのシュノーケリングでしたが、楽しんでいました。戻るときは、遠くにクジラも見れました。
他の方もコメントされていますが、私が参加した時も日本人は私たちだけで説明などは全部英語でしたが、特に問題なく親切にシュノーケリングの
使い方など教えてもらいました。集合場所まではレンタカーで行きましたが、シェラトンからすぐなのでそこまでタクシーで行く方法でもいいかと
思います。
1時間半で十分と思っていましたが、実際に行ってみるとあっという間でまた行く機会があれば一日参加してみたいです。

This was my second trip to the Big Island. I was looking for something interesting to do with my parents and kids when I happened to become interested in a waterfall, which is a power spot, and decided to join a tour.

I was with a family from the West Coast of the United States during the tour. Although it was in English, we enjoyed nature by picking guava and kukui nuts, squeezing sugarcane juice, and discovering fish!

The highlight was swimming in the seventh waterfall pool and diving from a cliff, which truly felt like a return to childhood. The final lunch was at a breathtaking spot beyond a ranch. We were able to experience the grandeur of the Big Island, and both the kids and adults were very satisfied.

二回目のハワイ島。両親と子供と一緒に何か面白い体験はないかと探していましたら、たまたま滝＝パワースポットに興味をもち、参加。
ツアーには、アメリカ西海岸からきたファミリーと一緒に。ツアーの間中、英語でしたが、グァバやククイナッツの実をとったり、サトウキビの汁をすったり、魚を発見したりと、自然満喫！
極めつけは、七つ目の滝壺で泳いだり、崖からダイブしたり、なんとも童心にかえったようか体験でした。
最後のランチも牧場を過ぎた絶景スポット。ビックアイランドの雄大さを体験でき、子供も大人も大満足でした。

This Luau was fun and we were glad we went. The entertainment section was a little hokey but still good. I thought the open sessions before dinner including temporary tattoos, hula instruction, and making fish from banana leaves were very fun. The Mai Tais were great too!

I participated on December 9.
It might be a bit early for whale watching, as they appeared briefly in the distance, disappeared when we approached by boat, and then reappeared again when we moved away.
Since it was the beginning of the season, I wondered if the captain wasn't familiar with the points, so I thought a bit more patience was needed.
Unfortunately, I couldn't understand much since no Japanese was spoken, making it a disappointing tour.

１２月９日に参加致しました。
まだクジラウォッチングには時期が早いのか
遠方にちらっと現れ、船で近付くといなくなり、
離れると、また遠方に現れる　の連続でした。
シーズン初めで船長がポイント慣れしていないのか
もう少し、我慢が必要かなと思いましたね。
日本語は全く通じないので説明含めほとんど理解できず
残念なツアーになりました。

Professional pilots and a well-coordinated organization combined to show us where the lava action was happening. We were safely strapped in and plugged into communications so we could get the most out of what we were seeing and trying to photograph. With an experienced pilot, everyone in the chopper got a good chance for the best views. The photography itself can be tricky; the higher quality pictures you try to take, the more you should have a good camera setup and practice from a vibrating platform. Overall: a rousing success.

This is a repeat visit following last May.
The live performance by the cool brothers and the MC who skillfully entertains with humor is fantastic.
The dancers perform elegantly, passionately, and with dazzling intensity.
It’s so amazing that time flies by in an instant.
I will definitely come to see it again.

昨年５月に続いてのリピートです。
渋いお兄さんたちの生演奏に、話術巧みに笑いで沸かせるＭＣさん。
そして優雅に、激しく、きらびやかに、情熱的に踊るダンサー。
あまりにすごくて時間が経つのがあっと言う間。
絶対にまた見に来ます。

I had a great time last time, so I'm repeating my visit. During my last trip, I participated in the morning session and enjoyed two snorkeling sessions with lunch in between. The underwater scenery was beautiful, filled with colorful fish, and I lost track of time until I was called back for the end (^O^).

This time, I wasn't sure if my two-year-old grandchild would enjoy it, so I opted for the shorter afternoon snorkeling session. However, it seems they had a lot of fun peering into the water with a mat that had a viewing window! I would love to participate again next time. During the cruise, we were able to see dolphins and flying fish!

前回行って良かったのでリピートです。前回は午前の参加でランチをはさんで
2回のスノーケルを満喫しました。海の中はとても綺麗で、綺麗な魚がいっぱいで時間を忘れて終了時間に呼び戻されました(^O^)
今回は２歳の孫が楽しめるかどうか分からなかったので、スノーケル時間の短い午後の参加でしたが、覗き窓付きのマットを借りて海中を覗いてとっても楽しかったようです♪また、次回も参加したいと思っています。
クルーズではイルカやトビウオが見れました♪

It would have been nice if it was something you could enjoy just by looking at it, but it was really presented like a traditional play, so I didn't understand it well without any explanations in Japanese. However, before the show, they taught hula dancing in the square and did some painting, which was enjoyable, so that was good.

目だけで見て楽しめる感じだったら良かったのですが、本当伝統を劇みたいな感じでみせてくれるものだったので、日本語で説明もなくよくわからなかったです。でもショーの前にも広場でフラダンスを教えてくれたりとか、ペイントしてくれたりとか楽しませてくれたので、それは良かったです。

This is my second time participating, and I encountered dolphins on the way. The water clarity in the bay was excellent, and I had a fantastic time. The hamburgers cooked on the boat were also delicious.

2度目の参加ですが行く途中にイルカに遭遇しました
湾内の透明度も抜群で最高に楽しめました
船上で調理してくれるハンバーガーも美味しかったです

I participated with a total of five people from my extended family. The other four were over 60 years old (laughs), but everyone was able to enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful sea. The local staff were friendly and communicated with us in broken Japanese, which made it enjoyable for the older group as well. One of my uncles who joined us this time is planning to go back to Hawaii Island with his wife and mother-in-law at the end of the year, and he wants to join the same tour again.

親戚家族と合計5人で参加しました。私以外の4人は60歳以上だったのですが(笑)美しい海でのシュノーケリングをそれぞれが楽しむことができました。また現地のスタッフの方たちも片言の日本語ながら気さくに対応もして頂き、高年者組も楽しむことができました。
この時参加した叔父の一人は、この年末に夫婦+義母の三人で再びハワイ島に行く予定なのですが、同じツアーに参加したいと言っております。

It was incredibly exciting!
Aside from us, all the other guests were foreigners. The pilot was Japanese, so he explained everything in both Japanese and English. I think the views that you can only see from the helicopter are definitely worth the trip.

大興奮でした！
私たち以外は、外国人のお客さんでした。パイロットさんが日本人だったので、日本語と英語両方で説明してくれました。ヘリコプターに乗らないと見ることのできない景色は、行く価値ありだと思います。

It says Kilauea Volcano, which is a bit confusing. Unfortunately, it was just the Kohala Mountain Range inside. My perception of helicopters has changed. They gently rise and smoothly move forward, making it comfortable, and the scenery is breathtaking. I was able to experience magnificent views of cliffs, valleys, and waterfalls that you can't fully appreciate through photos or films.

キラウエア火山と書いてあるのでややこしい　中身はコハラ山脈だけで残念でした
ヘリコプターの認識が変わりました　ふんわり舞い上がっってすーっと進むので快適で景色も
断崖絶壁や谷．滝など写真やフィルムでは感じない壮大な景色を体感できました

Great time had by all! Thanks for the memory! We will be back in the future!

On the last day on the Big Island, I booked a sunset dinner cruise. While other options had Japanese guides and mostly Japanese participants, this time there were mostly foreigners. Even on the bus, I couldn't understand what the guide was saying, and I was just trying to get my participation ticket while looking around. However, once we got on the boat, someone who understood Japanese came to explain things, and even though I didn't understand everything, I was able to enjoy the atmosphere with everyone!

The drinks made at the bar on the boat and the buffet food were both very delicious! As expected from a country that values lady first, the staff's attentiveness was excellent and very kind!

Watching the sunset while pleasantly tipsy was truly moving!!

Next time, I want to go with my family!

ハワイ島最終日にサンセットディナークルーズを申し込んでいて
他のオプションは日本人ばかりで日本語のガイドでしたが
始めての回りは外人さんばかりで バスに乗ってもガイドさんの言っている事も分からず 回りを見ながらの参加券貰いに言ったりでしたが
船に乗ってからは〜日本語の分かる方が来て説明して下さり
言葉が分からないながらも 皆さんの雰囲気に入りこんで
楽しみました! !

船の中での Barで作って頂くお酒も
バイキングのお料理もとても美味しかったです!
さすが〜レディーファーストの国
スタッフさん達の気配りも
とても良くて優しかったです!!

心地よい酔いで サンセットを見て
感激そのものでした！！

次回は家族で行きたいです!!

I signed up for this tour because I was with my mother-in-law. It was an English tour, and I was happy that the crew took care of us. However, the water in October was cold, and there were some waves. Additionally, there weren't many fish, and there weren't many dolphins either. You can swim in the sea, but I think snorkeling might not be that great.

義理のお母さんと一緒なので、このツアーに申し込みました。英語ツアーでしたが、クルーの人たちは私達を気にかけてくれて嬉しかったです。
ただ、10月の海の水は冷たいのと少し波がたかかったです。あとは、あまり魚たちがおらず、イルカもあまりいませんでした。海では泳げますが、シュノーケルはいまいちかなと思います。

I chose activities that I could participate in together with my mother-in-law for our trip. Although I couldn't understand all the explanations about the sights and history in the English tour, I was glad to see landscapes that I wouldn't normally be able to experience. The waterfall was average, I think Japanese people don't swim there. The sandwich was quite delicious.

義理のお母さんと一緒の旅行のため、一緒に参加できるアクティビティを申し込みたく選びました。 英語ツアーで見所や歴史などの説明は全部は理解できませんてしたが、普段なら見ることのできないふうけいを見ることができてよかったです。滝は普通かな。日本人は泳がないとおもいます。サンドイッチはかなりおいしかったです。

The exhilaration of driving through breathtaking scenery is the best!
The hiking distance was just right, not too tough.
A 67-year-old American couple was able to walk it with ease.

However, I knew it was only in English.
During the hike, we stopped quite a bit for explanations, but we couldn't understand anything, so we felt a bit at a loss during that time.
It would definitely be more enjoyable if you could come with some English skills.

That said, the views are amazing, so that alone might be enough.
The meal with the stunning scenery was unforgettable.

車で絶景を走り抜ける爽快感は最高です！
ハイキングはキツクなくちょうどいい距離でした。
６７歳のアメリカ人のご夫婦も、余裕で歩けていました。

ただ、分かってはいたけど、英語ガイドのみ。
ハイキング途中、けっこう立ち止まり沢山説明してくれてたけど、私たちにはさっぱりわからず、その間手持無沙汰でした。
多少、英語で来たほうが、もっと楽しめるでしょう。


ただ、景色は最高なので、それだけでも十分かも。
絶景でのご飯はたまらなかったです。

Our guide was very informative about the history of the area, loved all his stories. The crew was also a lot of fun and helpful.

If you're visiting the Kona side of the Big Island, this dinner cruise is a MUST! It has it all: beautiful coastal views as you sail down to the Captain Cook monument, knowledgable guide who provides interesting historical information about the island (my husband and I love to learn new things), friendly/service-oriented staff, great dinner buffet, and a free premium drink! It was so relaxing and not too short of a cruise (but also not too long). We had a great time! Definitely would do it again.

The Good:
The snorkeling was amazing, right by the capt. cook monument, lots of fish and coral to be seen. The staff was VERY friendly and accommodating to the needs of the clients (snorkeling alternatives for the scared/claustrophobic, flotation devices, vast selection of equipment). The food was better than expected (continental breakfast followed by a hot dog or a well done BBQ cheeseburger, very thin but acceptable.) Booze was reasonably priced.

The Bad:
The boat was at MAXIMUM capacity. SNUBA is an extra $70 (surprise!) There is a dude videotaping the whole thing and semi-forcably interviewing EVERYONE (even the very socially uncomfortable, myself) who seemed very used-car-salesmanly. He sold his DVD for $70, even though it seemed like mostly stock footage.

The Verdict:
Would not do again. Should be 50% cheaper or 50% less crowded. If you really just want to see some fish buy yourself a snorkel and mask and get yourself to the capt. cook monument via hike or kayak

Tropical fish were swarming right in front of me, and they were beautiful. I had no worries during my first snorkeling experience. I want to do it again.

熱帯魚が目の前に群がっていて、綺麗でした。初めてのシュノーケルも心配不要でした。
また、体験したいです。

Last year, three adults participated in the morning tour. It was so good that we decided to join again. This year, since my grandchild is with us, we participated in the afternoon tour with a shorter snorkeling time. It seems the weather is better in the morning, but we still had a great time even with a little cloud cover. My grandchild enjoyed looking underwater with the mat that has a glass viewing window and was able to see many fish! Kealakekua Bay is truly beautiful! Next time, I want to join the morning tour again where we can enjoy snorkeling twice.

去年は大人3人で午前のツアーに参加。とても良かったので再度の参加を決めました。今年は孫が一緒なのでスノーケル時間の短い午後のツアーに参加しました。午前中の方がお天気はいいようですが、少し曇でも十分楽しめました。孫もガラスの覗き窓のついたマットでずっと海中を覗いて魚がたくさん見れたようで楽しんでくれました♪ケアラケクア湾は本当に綺麗です♪次回はスノーケルが2回楽しめる午前のツアーにまた参加したいです。

Although the weather was unfortunate, the food was delicious, and the crew was enjoyable, I was very satisfied! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

I would definitely like to participate again next time.

あいにくの天気でしたが、食事も美味しく、クルーも楽しくて大満足でした☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆

次回も是非参加させていただきたいです。

I participated because I really wanted to see dolphins in Hawaii for the first time. I even got to see a baby dolphin, and snorkeling was comfortable. The ocean was so beautiful and enjoyable that I lost track of time. However, I wonder if it was because I couldn't sleep the night before? I got really seasick (￣O￣;).

If there's a next time, I want to participate after getting a good night's sleep (￣^￣)ゞ.

初ハワイにて、どうしてもイルカに会いたくて参加しました。
イルカの赤ちゃんにも会えましたし、シュノーケリングも快適でした。もう、海が綺麗すぎて、楽しくて時間が過ぎるのを忘れました。
ただ、前日に眠れなかったのがきいたのか？めっちゃ船酔いしまくりでした(￣O￣;)

次回があれば、ゆっくり寝てから参加したいです(￣^￣)ゞ

This is a great day for an experienced snorkler and, at the same time, individuals less confident in the water. An abundence of sea life, including a manta, a great beach and beautiful vista were all part of the experience. Followed by a smooth but good sail home, it was enough but not too much for a first morning after a late arrival. Food good, crew great and helpful, equipment good and boat comfortable - great for the activity type and well maintained. All in all, a very good experience.