All Reviews for Toddler-Friendly (Ages 2-4)

I chose this plan because I wanted to do both kayaking and snorkeling. It was a casual half-day course. Since it was my first time on the Big Island and I was moving around by rental car, I was a bit anxious about joining a tour without transportation included, but this was the only one with a Japanese-speaking guide.

Once we arrived at the meeting point without any issues, we received instructions on how to paddle a kayak and then headed out to sea. The guides were a couple, and both of them (the wife is Japanese) spoke fluent Japanese, so I felt completely at ease. I was satisfied that we could paddle for a long time. Although the snorkeling experience didn't have as many fish as I encountered in Palau, I was more than comforted by the personalities of the two guides, the color of the sea, and the surrounding scenery.

The kayaking was comfortable, and I was able to experience getting in and out of the kayak on the water for the first time. Since it was just the two of us participating this time (they usually accommodate small groups), it felt less like joining a tour and more like receiving warm hospitality from acquaintances, allowing us to have a very relaxing time. I highly recommend this tour!

カヤックとシュノーケルのどちらもしたくて
このプランを選びました。気軽な半日コース。
はじめてのハワイ島、レンタカーでの移動だったので、
送迎なしのツアーへの参加に不安はありましたが
日本語ガイド付きはここだけだったので。。

無事集合場所についてからは、カヤックのこぎ方の
指導を経て、海に出れました。
ご夫婦のガイドさんで、お二人とも（奥様は日本人の方ですが）
日本語がぺらぺらでなんの不安もなくすごせました♪
長い時間カヤックを漕ぐこともできて満足でした。
シュノーケルはパラオで体験したほど、たくさんの魚には
恵まれませんでしたが、それ以上にガイドさんお二人の
お人柄や海の色、周りの景色に癒されました。

カヤックも乗り心地？すわり心地がよかったです。
はじめて海の上で乗り降りも体験できました。
今回は私達二人だけの参加だったので（いつも少人数対応とのこと）、
なんだかツアーに参加したというより
知り合いに温かいもてなしを受けたような感じで、
とてもリラックスした時間をすごすことができました♪
オススメできるツアーです☆

The perfect choice for our family of four! My husband and I weren't too sure at first if our kids would behave for this trip, but we were so glad we went. Not only did the kids behave....they loved it! They couldn't get enough of the colorful fish and sea critters. And the time was perfect...enough to see alot, yet not too long for the kids to get too restless or bored at all. A great choice for us.

had no idea you could actually surf on the big island! but you can! and I did! ha!

only having been surfing a few times, those instructors had their work cut out for them! but they were really patient and encouraging, and yessir I got up on that board and rode a few! yeee haw!

check this lesson out!

I had a very enjoyable time.
They also speak Japanese (one of the two staff members is Japanese, and the other is fluent in Japanese), and the staff's service was excellent.
If you're going to do sea kayaking in Hawaii, I highly recommend it.

大変楽しい一時を過ごすことができました。
日本語も通じますし（スタッフ二人のうち、一人は日本人ですし、もう一人は日本語ペラペラの方です。）、スタッフの方の対応がとてもよかったです。
ハワイでシー・カヤックをするなら、大変おススメです。

Totally awesome! Mark was full of interesting information and the trip was beautiful and amazing! We would highly recommend this adventure to anyone!!

An adventure with. great sights and friendly /helpful staff.
Reccomnend for anyone who loves water and great sight seeing.

It was truly amazing. The instructors were both Japanese and American, and they taught us kindly with great Japanese skills. It was my first time kayaking, and we paddled for a long time towards a cave. Entering the Dragon Cave felt like being inside a dragon's throat, with water gushing out from deep inside, which was really interesting. It was thrilling and absolutely fantastic.

After getting hyped up and anchoring the kayak, we went snorkeling next. There were so many fish, including some I had never seen before. Occasionally, there are also dolphins and mantas. I was moved by the beautiful sea in such a healing situation. I definitely want to recommend this to anyone looking to create great memories through activities. It's an experience you'll want to have again for sure!

本当に最高でした。
インストラクターの方は日本人と、アメリカ人の方でしたが、日本語が上手で優しく教えてくれました。
また、カヤックは初めてでしたが、凄く長く漕ぎ、
洞窟に向かいました。
ドラゴンケイブという洞窟に入ると、本当に
龍の喉の中みたいで、奥で水が噴き出して、本当に面白かったです。迫力もあって、凄く良かったです。
ハイテンションになって、カヤックを停泊させると、
次にシュノーケリングをします。
魚がたくさんいて、見たこともないような魚がいました。
時々、イルカやマンタもいるそうです。
本当に綺麗な海に癒されるシチュエーションで感動しました。いい思い出を、アクティビティで作りたい方に是非お勧めしたいです。またきっと体験したくなるアクティビティです！！！

This was the first time that my husband & me tried the snorkelling. The crew was awesome and helpful!!

We were lucky enough to see a bunch of sea turtles and different fish. Our toddlers loved the boat and were able to see everything. The staff was very informative!
Thank you!

I really got to see a manta ray!
Even with the lights, it was quite dark, and the photos turned out dark as well (laughs).

However, the sight of the manta ray swimming gracefully, turning its body, was clearly visible against the darkness because of its white color.

Even in Hawaii, the ocean at night is cold.
I went during Golden Week, and I think it's better to rent a wetsuit. I thought there might be an extra charge, but it was included in the price. At the reception, they will instruct you to borrow one from the next room if you need it, so I recommend stopping by.

The reception area inside the shopping center was a bit hard to find (it's a glass shop with just a counter).

I wasn't sure about the warm drinks and food. It might be better not to rely on them too much...

本当にマンタに会えました！
ライトがあっても結構暗く、写真を撮っても暗闇でした（笑）

ただ、マンタがくるくると身体をひるがえしながら泳いでいる様は、
白いので暗闇に浮かびあがるようによく見えました。

ハワイといえども、夜の海は寒いです。
私はGWに行きましたが、ウェットスーツは借りた方がいいと思います。別途料金がかかるのかと思いましたが、料金に含まれていました。受付場所で、必要だったら隣の部屋で借りるよう指示されるので立ち寄った方がいいと思います。

ショッピングセンター内にある受付場所がちょっとわかりづらかったです。（カウンターだけがあるガラス張りのショップ）

温かい飲み物や食べ物はよくわかりませんでした。あまりあてにしない方がいいかも…

I went without much expectation, but it was more enjoyable than I thought! I happened to get friendly with a Japanese couple I met in line, and we enjoyed the show together, which made for great memories.

However, there was a time when I struggled with severe drowsiness due to jet lag... Since it was such a special show, it might be a waste to incorporate it into a very tight schedule.

そんなに期待せずに行ったんですが
思っていたより楽しかったです！
たまたま列で一緒になった日本人のご夫婦と仲良くなって
一緒にショーを楽しんだり、いい思い出になりました。

ただ、時差ボケで途中ちょっとすごい眠気でつらかった時間帯が…。
せっかくのショーなので、
あまり強行スケジュールに組み込むともったいないかもしれません。

We loved our helicopter tour! Our first time in a helicopter and we both had a few hesitations, but the ground crew was very helpful and supportive and Koji, our pilot, was wonderful. He made an effort to circle around each area so that everyone would have a great view of the area. The tour was awesome, we felt like we saw all the highlights on the island and really got a feeling of how the lava flows and how the island has changed over the years. We would definitely recommend this tour. The highlight of our trip to the Big Island.

This is our third trip to the Islands and our second luau. The Island Brezze Luau far surpassed our first experience. Food was great and plenty of it and the entertainment outstanding. If this is your first or last luau make sure it's the Island Breeze Luau.

This was an extremely unique experience. Some of the views can only be experienced from a helicopter. Waterfalls, lava flows, flights deep into the valley are just some of the sights on this tour. The pilot/guide is extremely knowledgeable and makes the trip fun as well. Well worth the cost and would highly recommend for any individual or group. I can only imagine that each trip would be different due to environmental conditions such as lava flows and rainfall so it is perfect for first timers and repeat guests.

The Fairwind crew is the best there is - I highly recommend them to any and all. We had so much fun with our Friday snorkel that we booked another on the following Tuesday. The food was outstanding and the instructions were great. The fish class was lots of fun. Case is a great guy and an excellent speaker to people of all ages. We were only on the Big Island for a week and the Fairwind snorkels were the best memories.......

This would be a great trip IF you don't get stuck in the backwards seats. These seats are a total rip off since you don't get to see where you are headed and when there is something cool to see well too bad it's already past. Pilot does a good job of trying to circle around so everyone see's but there's no way for the backward seat folks to see anything really well. If you decide to go I STRONGLY recommend that you get guarantee's that you get a front seat or front looking seats only. My wife and Mom had great seats and enjoyed the views I'm happy about that but I wish I had saved the money and sent them up without me since it was two hours of flying backwards and barely seeing anything. You have been warned. :O
**** Also you should also be aware that the photo's of all the cool lava flows are really old. We saw very little lava and after the flight we found out they use old photo's for advertising. Pretty views are to be had but not much lava.

Very entertaining evening. Performers were excellent and involved the audience. Food was very good and a there was a variety of foods to fit most diets. For the more adventurous, poke and poy to try.

Enjoyed all the various polynesian dances--a tour of the south pacific without the boat.

We had an excellent evening and would recommend this to anyone.

Excellent tour. Breakfast enroute to the bay, 2 hours of snorkelling in beautifully clear water, high diving, waterslides and BBQ lunch at the swim site, all accompanied with a great crew. Doesn't get much better!

The staff was fantastic - friendly, helpful, and safe. Let alone the views and vistas you get to see - this is the best bang-for-the-buck of helicopter tours, with a full 2 hours in the air. The pilot, Koji, was very knowledgeable of the area and led an incredibly informative and fun talk over the intercom. Koji also provided a very comfortable ride that was much more mellow and safe than I was expecting (I'm afraid of heights and I LOVED IT, so don't let your fear of heights worry you, you'll be fine with these guys). Excellent work from everyone and I'll be back soon : )

Me and my husband had SO much fun yesterday put on the boat. The staff was really friendly, the Captain got us right into the whales, too. We saw 9, 3 of which came right up next to the boat. The man who spoke during the boat rode (sorry I don't remember the name) was really knowledgeable and funny, too! We had a great time! Thank you for an experience we'll never forget.

Despite taking motion sickness medication, I felt a bit nauseous on the way there. Two of my friends also got seasick.

Since swimming seemed tiring, I borrowed a float and went snorkeling. The water was cold, and the waves made me feel even more nauseous, but the clarity of the sea was amazing, and I could see deep down.

I was expecting colorful tropical fish (like Nemo), but instead, there were various medium-sized fish.

Both breakfast and lunch looked delicious, but I couldn't eat anything at all because I was feeling sick. I couldn't even drink anything, which was really disappointing.

The restroom was spacious, and since I changed right after getting out of the sea, I didn't feel cold.

On the way back, it was great to see a whale. I thought I would like to participate again next time.

酔い止めを飲んだにもかかわらす、行きにちょっと酔いました。友達2人も酔ってました。
泳ぐのも疲れそうだったので、浮き輪を借りてシュノーケルしました。水も冷たく、波でさらに酔っていいことなしだったのですが、海の透明度はすごくて深くまで見えました。
カラフルな熱帯魚（ニモみたいな）を期待していたのですが、それとは違っていろいろな種類の中くらいの魚がいました。
　朝ごはん、ランチともおいしそうなものが並んでいましたが、酔っていたため全く食べれず。飲み物も飲めず。すごく残念でした。
　トイレがひろく、海からあがってすぐに着替えたため、寒くはなかったです。
帰り、クジラがみれたのがよかったです。
次に行く時、もう一度参加したいと思いました。

A good show, we were sitting back by the food line and the sound was unclear. Several of us at the table were having difficulty hearing the varoius people on the stage talking, causing some of the dancing questionable such as the cowboy. The dance was very good but we didn't understand how it fit in until I did research.
A very good effort by all your people.
Some hard feelings by those standing for quite a while and then the prefered guest march in and are given the best seats. You need to find a better way to do that.

Everyone shoud do this tour in the first few days of vacation. Fantastic experience and the best way to see the island!

Had a fantastic time! Our guide, Jesse, grew up on the island and was a wealth of information about not just what we saw on the tour, but also about other activities on the island. Word of caution: if you book through a third party like we did, after you receive confirmation, call Paradise to verify your group size. We showed up as scheduled to discover that someone (don't know if it was Paradise or Hawaii Activities) incorrectly entered the size of our group as two instead of three. We couldn't take the tour on our scheduled day because the group was overbooked. Luckily we were able to go the next day and Paradise had availability. They took great care of us once the error was discovered, but if you're on a tight schedule, don't risk missing out. Call ahead! Inconvenience aside, this is something you should do and was well worth the cost!!

Not sure why they dont advertise this, but the crew is smokin' hott! It made it an enjoyable afternoon for me and my girlfriends. Mahalo for the great time :)

I participated in the afternoon plan.
At the end of October, the water was a bit cold even though I was wearing a wetsuit. However, while chasing beautiful fish, time flew by.
The crew was kind, and the seating and restroom on the boat were clean and comfortable. Drinks, snacks, and fruits were provided, which satisfied my little hunger after snorkeling.
It was a very satisfying tour where I could swim with fish in a beautiful sea.

アフタヌーンプランに参加しました。
10月末の海中は、ラッシュを着ていましたが、ちょっと寒かったです。でも、綺麗な魚を追いかけている内に、時間があっという間に過ぎます。
クルーの方は優しく、船の座席、トイレは綺麗で快適に過ごせました。ドリンク、スナック、フルーツが振舞われ、シュノーケリング後の小腹も満たせます。
とても綺麗な海で魚と一緒に泳げて、大満足なツアーでした。

I was looking forward to the cruising, and just as I thought, we were the only Japanese people there, but we were able to enjoy it enough. However, I regretted forgetting my motion sickness medication. Unfortunately, we couldn't see any dolphins, so we're saying we should try again.

楽しみにしていたクルージング、思っていた通り日本人は私たちだけでしたけど充分楽しむ事が出来ました。ただ、酔い止め薬を忘れた事が悔やまれました。残念ながらイルカが見れなかったのでもう一度チャレンジしようて言ってます。

I participated with my spouse and our 5-year-old son on September 27, 2010. We arrived at the location for check-in at 6:00, and while preparing our wetsuits and snorkeling masks, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset before boarding the boat that was docked nearby.

I thought we would head out to sea, but it turned out we were quite close to shore, right in view of the Sheraton. After arriving, we received various explanations in English before preparing for the night snorkeling. I later learned that the area in front of the Sheraton is a famous spot for manta ray sightings, and the Sheraton is well-known for being a hotel where you can see manta rays.

Near the boat, there were floating devices that you could hold onto, and we swam there using a noodle, which is a stick-shaped flotation device. (They also provide life jackets for those who need them.) By the way, there are stairs in the center of the boat that lead down to the sea, where you enter the water.

My 5-year-old son was quite scared since it was his first time in dark and deep water, but he was able to see a manta ray (though he quickly came back up). He was happy to see other fish from the boat.

That day, there were quite a few manta rays, and they came very close, which was quite impressive. Even though we were told that manta rays do not attack people and that they have no mouths to bite, it might still be a bit intimidating for adults (laughs).

By the way, we were repeatedly told not to touch the manta rays, and since this was explained in English, it’s best to listen carefully. Also, when watching the manta rays, you need to keep your body horizontal and not let your legs dangle down. They were saying "FLAT! FLAT!" in English, but it took me a little while to realize what they meant...

Additionally, there were other fish besides the manta rays, and it seems you can snorkel freely near the boat, so I highly recommend this for those who have never done night snorkeling or seen manta rays before.

By the way, there was no place to change, so I wore my swimsuit and changed in the car on the way back. There is a restroom nearby, so you might be able to use that, but I haven't confirmed it.

Things you should bring include a camera for underwater video recording, a waterproof flashlight, and warm clothing.

Also, I tend to get seasick, so as expected, I couldn't eat or drink on the boat. Those who don't get seasick can enjoy snacks and hot drinks.

2010/09/27に夫婦と5歳の息子とで参加しました。6:00にチェックインとの事で現地に行きましたが、ちょうどきれいな夕日を見ながらウェットスーツや水中眼鏡などの準備をし、すぐそこに泊めてある船に乗り込みました。
沖合いに行くのかと思っていたのですが結構すぐ近くで、シェラトンからすぐ見える所でした。現地に着くと英語でいろいろと説明された後にナイトシュノーケリングの準備となります。後で知ったのですが、シェラトンの前はマンタが見える有名なスポットで、シェラトンもマンタが見えるホテルで有名との事です。

船の近くには手でつかまることができる設備が浮いており、そこまでヌードルと呼ばれる棒状の浮き具で泳いでいきます。（ライフジャケットも必要な人には貸してくれます。）
ちなみに船の中央に海に繋がる階段があり、そこを下って海に入ります。

5歳の息子は暗い海と深い海が初めてだったのでかなり怖がっていましたが、一応マンタを目視できました。（すぐにあがってしまいましたが）その他の魚は船上から見て喜んでました。

この日はマンタが結構来ており、しかもすぐ目の前まで接近してきてかなりの迫力でした。マンタは人を攻撃しないし、あごも無いので噛めないといった説明をされていたにもかかわらず、大人でもちょっとビビるかもしれません（笑）

ちなみにマンタは触ってはいけませんと散々言われますが、英語で言われますので説明は良く聞いた方が良いです。またマンタを見る際は足も下にブラブラするのでなく、体が水平になるようにしないといけません。英語でFLAT! FLAT!と言われていたのですが、気が付くまで少し時間がかかってしまいました...

また、マンタ以外にも魚がおり、船の近くはある程度自由にシュノーケリングもして良いようなので、ナイトシュノーケリングをやった事がない方やマンタを見たこと無い方には結構おすすめです。

ちなみに着替える所はなかったので水着を着て行って、帰りは車で着替えました。ちかくにトイレがあるのでそこも使えるのかもしれませんが、未確認です。

持っていった方が良いものとしては、水中で動画撮影できるカメラ、防水懐中電灯、防寒着ですね。

あと、私は船酔いする体質なので、予想通り船上では飲食できませんでした。船酔いしない人はスナックやホットドリンクでゆっ

The sea and the boat (the restrooms were also nice) were clean!

It's a place that's hard to visit individually, with beautiful waters and plenty of fish. The BBQ lunch on the boat was fantastic. The staff grilled the meat for the burgers, and then you could add your favorite toppings yourself. It was delicious. I think there were about four types of drinks available.

They also lend out floaties, so even those who are not confident swimmers can participate with peace of mind. Fortunately, we were lucky enough to see dolphins in the distance!

The boat was stable, so I didn't get seasick, and participants of all ages—young and old—can enjoy this tour.

海も船（気になるお手洗い）もキレイでした！

個人ではなかなか行けない場所で、海もキレイで魚も豊富。
船上でのＢＢＱランチも最高。
バーガーはスタッフさんがお肉だけ焼いてくれ、後は自分で好きな具を入れて食べるスタイル。これがまた美味しい。
飲み物も４種類くらいあったと思います。

浮き輪なども貸してくれるため、泳ぎが不安な方も安心して参加できますよ~
ラッキーなことに遠めにイルカも見れました♪

船のゆれも少なく船酔いも大丈夫でしたし、参加者も老若男女・・・誰でも楽しく参加できるツアーだと思います。

I had no idea there was a tour to swim with manta rays until I saw this site, so I signed up immediately.

As for my experience... Unfortunately, I could only see one manta ray, but it was still a valuable experience and I was satisfied! The number of rays you can see seems to vary quite a bit from day to day, so I'm looking forward to next time.

The night sea is pitch dark. There was someone with a light that can be used underwater, which I thought was a great idea. Also, I participated in September, and it was colder than I expected, so I think having a thick jacket would be a good idea.

The sunset and stars viewed from the boat were incredibly beautiful!

マンタと泳げるツアーがあるなんてこのサイトを見るまで全く知らなかったので即申込。。

感想はと・・・
残念ながら１匹しか見ることができなかったのですが、それでも貴重な体験ができ満足！
見られる数も日によってかなり違うようですので次回に期待です。

夜の海は真っ暗です。水中でも使えるライトを持っている方がいて、なるほどなと思いました。
また、９月に参加しましたが思ったより寒かったので厚手の上着があると良いと思います。

船から見た夕日と星がすごくキレイでしたよ！