All Reviews for For 2 Year Olds

SPECTACULAR, HOWEVER I WISH WE COULD HAVE SEEN SOME DOLPHINS ALONG WITH THE WHALES.

This is by far the best whale watch in Honolulu. I've been on both Navatek and Star of the Sea whale watches and they do not compare to the experience you get with this whale watch. The catamaran is very clean and the crew was great! They were not only observant to everyone's safety on board they were hilarious! My family (including a two year old toddler) had an amazing time. I was very fortunate to have found this activity through Veltra. I was hosting a friend who had never been on a whale watch and it was an amazing experience. We chose the late morning tour and it was perfect. The boat went out and the crew was able to find whales within 30 minutes from take off. There were an estimated 5 male humpback whales swimming together and we circled them while they dove. They were so magnificent and during the time we were watching them the crew members told us much about their behaviors. they told us why it wasn't unusual that a group of males would be traveling together and they also told us what would've been different if we had spotted a mama and her calf. Although none breached out of the water we saw them come to the surface many times. It was so amazing to see so many of them at once! At one point we saw all five come to the surface and blow water from their backs at the same time. Talk about a magical vacation moment!

I'd book this again in a heartbeat!!

Great afternoon with a wonderful crew. The boat was wonderful, the crew was very nice and helpful and we totally enjoyed ourselves. Would give the whole experience and A+++. Enjoyed the drinks and snacks. Drinks very very affordable and snacks were free and good. We also got to see whales so that made it even better.

we just went to this activity last Wednesday 8.30 am and it was great! We arrived a bit early and just took a walk around the park. very nice area. They have easy parking next to the Marina where you can park for $1.00/ hour. The crew on the cruise was very nice and made us feel welcome right away. We were only 6 on the cruise witch made it very intimate. I think that is one of the great advantages of the morning cruise, We took a drink and sat on the front nats until we saw turtle and dauphins and finally on the way back a couple whales. The whales were the least impressive as you stand far away and they don t really jump out of the water as you see on TV. It was one mother and one maybe and they basically just came up to the surface to breath every so often. Everything considering, this was a great way to spend morning. Maybe a bit overpriced but the crew and amenities were great.
Compare to the huge ships, I would choose this one every time just so you actually feel like you are on a boat .
Snacks could use improvement and the way back to marina was a bit rushed

Great whale watching cruise!! nice crew ,good food and we saw whales !!!

Highly recommended!

The boat is a twin-hulled vessel with dual propulsion and has a restroom. It moves within Kaneohe Bay, protected from waves by a coral reef, so there's hardly any rocking and no worries about seasickness. Participants were evenly split between Japanese and people from other countries.

It's reassuring that there are staff members who can speak Japanese.

I signed up without much expectation, but the sandbar was amazing!!! A vast expanse of white sand. People playing beach volleyball. English conversations, jokes, and laughter echoing around. Boats anchored here and there. Staff playing guitar and singing.

I truly felt like I had come to paradise. I will never forget this experience. I'm really glad I came.

At the turtle spot, I was able to see many turtles.

I was lucky enough to swim with turtles while snorkeling. They allow you to go without a life jacket, so you can enjoy deep dives. There are plenty of fish! About an hour of fun!

In March, the water is cold. It's fine while you're in, but it gets chilly once you get out, so be sure to bring a bath towel and a change of clothes.

The boat has a cabin and quite a bit of space, so you can bring in a fair amount of luggage. There are several staff members on each boat, and there’s always someone where the luggage is, so I felt safe from theft.

There are no showers, but at the end, they rinse you off with a bucket of fresh water.

Soft drinks are available for free. I was also happy to have hot cocoa after getting out of the water. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious.

All the staff were cheerful and made a great impression. They really seemed to enjoy being with the customers, which made it fun!

I met up at the location, but you can park for free at the boat harbor.

Like with any tour, changing from swimwear to clothes is done in the restroom. However, those using the shuttle can ride the bus in their swimwear.

Yuki, the Japanese staff member, was very efficient, humorous, and took great care of us.

I highly recommend this tour.

超オススメです。

船は二軸推進の双胴船。トイレ付。
サンゴの環礁で波から守られたカネオヘ湾内を動くので、揺れはほとんど無く船酔いの心配なし。
参加者は日本人とその他国の人で半々でした。

スタッフに日本語の話せる方がいるので安心。

あまり期待せずに申し込んだのですが、
サンドバーが素晴らしい！！！
真っ白に広がるサンドバー。
ビーチバレーに戯れる人々。
周囲から聞こえる英語の会話、ジョーク、笑い声。
そこここに停泊するボート。
スタッフのギター弾き語り。

まさしくこの世の楽園に来たと思いました。一生忘れない。
本当に来て良かった。

亀スポットではたくさんの亀さんも見れました。

シュノーケリングでも運良く亀さんと一緒に泳ぐことができました。
ライジャケ無しでも行かせてくれるので
ディープダイブできて楽しいです。お魚たくさん♪1hrくらい♪

3月だと水は冷たいです。
入水中は良いのですが、出てから寒いので、バスタオルと着替えを持ってゆきましょう。

ボートはキャビン艇で結構スペースがあるので割と荷物を持ち込めます。
一隻に数人スタッフが乗り込み、荷物のある場所には必ずスタッフがいる感じでしたので
盗難の心配もありませんでした。

シャワーはありませんが、最後にバケツ一杯くらいの真水で流してくれます。

ソフトドリンクは自由に飲めます。
最後、水からあがったらホットココアを頂けたのもうれしかった。
お昼のハンバーガーもおいしかった。

スタッフ方々全員明るく好印象です。
お客さんと一緒に楽しんでいる感がハンパなくて楽しい！

私は現地集合でしたが、ボートハーバーに無料で駐車できます。

どこのツアーもそうですが、水着→洋服の着替えはトイレで。
ただし、送迎利用の人は、水着のままバス乗ってOKだということでした。

日本人スタッフのユキさんはハキハキ・テキパキとしていてユーモアもあって
たいへんお世話になりました。

オススメのツアーです。

I visited the Bishop Museum with 15 members of my hula class and experienced a hula lesson. Although the hula teacher was absent and we had an assistant instead, I was very satisfied to receive an authentic hula lesson. Everything was explained in Japanese except for the hula teacher, which made it very easy to understand.

フラ教室メンバー１５名とビショップミュージアム見学と、フラレッスンを体験して来ました。
フラの先生は、先生が不在で助手の方でしたが、それでも、本場のフラレッスンを受ける事が出来て大満足です。
フラの先生以外は全て日本語でとても分かりやすかったです。

日本語ガイドがいる日本船と　英語のみの英語船とがありました。
私たち家族は英語船へ、母と友人は日本語船へ乗船。
日本人に人気のサンドバーだけあって　日本船は満員でした。
それに比べて英語船は　（同じ大きさですが）ゆったりのんびり。
この差が大きく出たのは　ランチ時です。
ずーっと並んでいる日本人を横目に　ランチのお代わりをする英語船。
亀何匹見れた？って友人に聞いたら　３匹も見れたよ～　と返事。
そっちは何匹？と聞かれ　３０匹以上見れた　と返事するのが申し訳ない位。
日本人ガイドさんとは　サンドバーに上陸したときに会えるので、
特に英語で困らなければ　英語船への乗船をお勧めします。
元々乗組員は全員英語　ジョークも英語ですので、わからない方にはわかりません。
シュノーケリングを楽しんで　亀を見るだけなら
英語がわからなくても大丈夫です。
ただ海の透明度は　メキシコのカンクンなどに比べるとはるかに落ちますが、
こんなに一杯魚いるんだ～　と感激しました。
初シュノーケリングではまりました。　
（翌年はメキシコでシュノーケリングするくらいはまりました）

It was a good fun thing to do as a family. My only complaint was we were to be released by tables for the food but apparently the Japan folks didn't get that and we ended up having to wait a long time. The ship was clean and the staff we nice.

The catamaran was the perfect vessel to get up close to Dolphins, turtles and other sea life. From the minute we got on board the entire crew had welcomed us and made us feel comfortable. The captain explained what we would see and the rules of the vessel and was ready and willing to answer any questions or address any issues. I was impressed that they offered sunscreen to use and oil for motion sickness. It was thoughtful of them and they really cared about their passengers having a good trip. They had refreshments and juices for free. They offered beer for ($1) and mixed drinks for ($2). The drinks were strong, too. : ) We saw several pods of Dolphins, turtles and a whale. It was an awesome experience. I would take my children next time we go to Hawaii. Thank you to all the crew. You were the best!

I was worried about seasickness and the possibility of falling into the sea while traveling with my almost 2-year-old and 6-year-old, but those worries were completely unfounded. At first, we only caught a glimpse of a dorsal fin, but before we knew it, we were treated to the spectacular sight of 3 or 4 whales diving one after another! Both the kids and the adults, including the captain, were thrilled. On the way back, we were also able to see dolphins.

One thing… I would have appreciated a bit more for breakfast. However, we returned to the hotel by late morning and were able to make very meaningful use of our day.

もうすぐ2歳児と6歳の子供連れで、船酔いの心配や万が一海に落ちたら！などの心配をしてたのですが、全く杞憂でした。
最初は背びれを少し目撃するだけでしたが、気付いたら3.4頭のクジラが次々豪快なダイブを見せてくれました！子供も大人も船長さん（笑）も大興奮でした。帰りにはイルカたちも見ることが出来ました。
あと、一つ…やはり朝食が…もう少しだけ何かあれば嬉しかったです。
ですが、お昼前にはホテルに戻り、とても有意義に1日を使うことが出来ました。

The hotel pickup was at 7:20 AM, and we were back at the hotel by noon. It was a meaningful tour where we got to see the cruise and whales. Right near Waikiki Bay, we saw many spouts as if they were waiting for us.

朝の7時20分ホテルピックアップで、昼前にはホテルに戻れて
クルーズとクジラも見れて有意義なツアーでした。
ワイキキ湾のすぐ近くで、待っていたかのように多くの潮吹きが見えました。

We looked around at a lot of luaus but then we luckily got recommended for chiefs from our front desk lady. The food was amazing, the stuff before was a lot of fun. The show was incredible and the chief was a blast and very funny! Would defiantly recommend it to anyone looking for a great luau at a pretty good price!

The large ship was stable, and my wife and son, who are prone to seasickness, had no issues. Although we didn't see the dynamic whales like in the pictures, we were able to spot a few whales that surfaced and spouted water.

大きな船で揺れもなく、船酔いする妻と息子も問題ありませんでした。
写真で見るようなダイナミックな鯨は見られませんが、数回姿をあらわして潮を吹く鯨を見ることが出来ました。

My family of four had a great time on this cruise. We did have some trouble finding the boat in the slip at the harbor. Directions could have been better. Once we were on the boat, everything was what was expected. The crew was very nice and helpful. We found a pod of whales right away and then went and snorkeled at a reef because we had time. Drinks were great along the way.

I participated in the morning. On the day I joined, the sandbar had water depth up to my knees, and the sandbar was not visible. It was quite cold, and I shivered. It's definitely better to wear a rash guard or something similar. Once you get into the water for snorkeling, you get used to the cold. The fish are quite deep down, so they can be a bit hard to see. However, there are plenty of coral reefs, and you can see some fish. When you dive and come back up to the boat, it gets cold again, so I recommend bringing a larger bath towel. Anyway, all the staff here are very energetic and friendly! I would love to participate again next time!

午前に参加しました。参加した日のサンドバーは水深がヒザぐらいまであって、サンドバーは見えなかったです。結構寒くて震えました。ラッシュガードなど必ず着た方がいいです。シュノーケリングで水中に入ってると、冷たさは慣れてきます。魚はかなり下の方にいるので少し見えにくいです。でもサンゴ礁がいっぱいでそれなりに魚も見れます。潜って船上に上がるとまた寒いので大きめのバスタオルを持参することおススメです。とにかくこちらのスタッフさんは皆さんとても元気で感じのいいスタッフさんばかりです！また次回参加したいです！

Last year, the kids went to Wet'n Wild for a summer program and had so much fun that they decided to participate again during our stay in Oahu. Since it was the off-season in February, it was only open on weekends, so there were fewer visitors, and it seemed like there were more locals. They rode the Tornado and other attractions with local kids, and it was scarier and more fun than they expected. We rented a cabana, which allowed us to relax in the shade, and since we signed up for a plan that included lunch and free drinks (the containers were unique), the kids were happy. The taste of the lunch was... but the kids, who were starving after swimming, were satisfied. The shuttle service was smooth, and they fell asleep on the bus ride back. I think it's easier than going by rental car. I would like to sign up again next time.

去年子供たちがサマープログラムでWet'n wildに行き、とても楽しかったらしく、今回のオアフステイでも参加することに。2月のオフシーズンだったので週末しか営業していなかったので、入場者自体少なくロコの方が多かったように思います。地元の子供達と一緒にトルネードや他のアトラクションに乗ったりしましたが、思っていた以上に怖くて面白かったです。カバナを借りていたので、日陰でゆったりも出来ましたし、昼食とフリードリンク付き(容器が独特です)のプランに申し込みしていたので子供達は喜んでいました。昼食の味は……でしたが、泳いでお腹ペコペコの子供達は満足してました。送迎もスムーズで、帰りのバスで爆睡してました。レンタカーで行くより楽だと思います。次回も申し込みたいです。

We boarded on February 27th. We encountered many whales just off the coast of Honolulu. While having lunch, we went out on the deck to watch, and on board, there were activities like a handmade lei class, hula dance class, and live Hawaiian music, making for a very enjoyable experience.

私たちは2月27日に乗船しました。ホノルルからすぐ近くで沢山のクジラに出会えました。
ランチしながらデッキに出てウォッチングしたり、船内では手作りレイ教室やフラダンス教室、
ハワイアンミュージックの生演奏と充実した内容で、とても楽しかったです。

I was told by the travel agency to book the Heaven's Sea tour early, but I completely forgot, and the tour was fully booked. So, I used Veltra.

There were a lot of tour guests on a large bus, just like those I often see in Japan. I thought it might be hard to relax with so many people, but once we got to the sea, I was able to enjoy it all to myself.

Until we reached the port, a cheerful guide provided explanations in English. After that, we took a 10-minute boat ride to the sandbar. First, we walked in the shallow water and played beach volleyball. The guide took photos of us in various poses, which became great memories.

We moved to a spot where we could see turtles and snorkeled around some deeper coral. I was thrilled to swim alongside sea turtles, which I never expected to do. The hamburgers for lunch were freshly grilled on a BBQ set on the boat, and they were the best!

天国の海ツアー、早めに予約してくださいね、と旅行会社の方に言われていたのですが、すっかり忘れていて旅行会社でのツアーは満席。
そこで、veltraを利用しました。
日本でもよく見る大型のバス一杯のツアー客でした。
こんなにいたら、のんびりできないのでは…？なんて思いましたが、いざ海にいってみたら、充分独り占めできました。
港に着くまで、陽気なガイドさんが説明をしてくれます(英語)
そこから、船に10分ほどのって、サンドバーへ向かいました。
まずは、浅いところで、歩いたり、ビーチバレーをしました。そこで、ガイドの方に写真を撮っていただいたのですが、何通りものポーズでとっていただき、いい思い出になりました。
亀を見ながら場所を移動し、少し深い珊瑚の周りで、シュノーケルをしました。
海ガメと一緒に泳げるとは思わなかったので、感激しました。
お昼のハンバーガーも、船のうえのBBQセットで焼きたてで、最高でした！

Our guide and marine biologist, Adam, was very knowledgeable about the whales and the area and explained everything we needed to know. The pod of baby whales we saw (5 of them) gave everyone a great show all the way back to the pier. I hope everyone that takes this cruise gets the same opportunity to see what we saw.

On the day of our visit, the sky was cloudy and it was still a bit chilly. The pool was cold...

The slides were thrilling and great. We participated in the deluxe course, which included a 30-minute bodyboard lesson, and we had the wave pool all to ourselves. I recommend it for beginners, especially for kids. My child (8 years old) really got into it.

Overall, it felt a bit outdated, but if the weather is nice, I think it's a fun place for families with children.

The best time to visit is after April when it starts to get warmer.

参加当日は、曇り空で未だ肌寒い状況でした。
プールが冷たかった・・。

スライダー系は迫力満点で良かったです。
今回、デラックスコースで参加しましたが、ボディーボードレッスン付（30分）で
波のでるプールを貸切にして行われます。
初めての人にはお勧めですよ。特に子供さんには良いです。
うちの子（８才）はすっかりはまってしまいました。

全体的にはちょっと古くなってきている感はありましたが、天候が良ければ子供連れには
楽しめる場所と思います。

お薦め時期は熱くなってくる４月以降がいいですね。

The weather was nice and it was a pleasant cruise, but it wasn't as good for watching as I had hoped. A couple of whales spouted, but I think many people missed them because they were small. I guess it's just luck, isn't it? Diamond Head was clearly visible and the scenery was beautiful!

お天気も良く気持ちいいクルーズでしたが期待していた程のウォッチングではありませんでした。2頭ほど塩は吹いてくれましたが小さく見逃した方も多くいらしたと思います。
こればかりは運ですかねぇ〜ダイヤモンドヘッドは良く見え美しい景色でした！

We couldn't see the dolphins up close during the dolphin watching, so it seems the kids didn't enjoy it as much. However, it was nice that there was food and drinks available in case the kids got bored.

イルカウォッチングほど近くで見る事が出来なかったので、子供も今ひとつ楽しむことが出来なかったよう。子供が飽きてもご飯や飲み物があったのが良かったです。

I couldn't recommend this tour more. It felt very local with funny local tour guides and a private reef to snorkel! Even saw four giant sea turtles while swimming! Thanks again and a hui hou! Aloha!

this tour was my second time to experience!
the weather was not that good but
we had so much fun!we will visit again soon.

I participated with my mother. At first, I was really worried about whether we would see any whales, but within 20 minutes of the boat departing, we encountered our first one! When I looked in the direction the captain indicated, I quickly spotted it blowing water high into the air. After that, we had several more encounters! Among them, there were two whales snuggling together like a mother and her calf. I was moved to meet wild whales off the coast of Honolulu. On the way back, I also participated in a lei-making class and received a lei as a keepsake. I would love to join again if I have the chance.

母と二人で参加しました。初めは本当にくじらが見られるのか不安でしたが船が出港してから２０分もたたずに一頭目に遭遇！キャプテンが指示してくれた方向を見ると高く潮を吹いてていたのですぐに見つけられました。それからもぞくぞく遭遇！中には親子のように二頭寄り添っているくじらも。野生のくじらにホノルル沖で出会えて感動しました。帰りの船の中でレイ作りのクラスにも参加、レイも記念に頂きました。またチャンスがあったら参加したいです。

In the distance, I could see small tails and spouts. I was satisfied since I saw them about 3 to 4 times, but I wished they had been closer.

遠くに小さく、しっぽや潮吹きが見られました。３～４回は見られたので一応満足ですが、もっと近くだったら良かったのにと思いました。

It was amazing.
During the roughly two-hour voyage through rough waves, we were able to see five whales.
The drink service was great, and the staff's performance was very friendly and enjoyable.
You definitely need motion sickness medication. Also, it gets cold, and when you go to the front, you can get splashed by the waves, so a towel and rain gear are essential.
There was one staff member of Japanese descent who provided boarding instructions in Japanese, but after that, it was all about enjoying the sea, the whales, and the beer.
Also, when boarding, you go barefoot. You leave your shoes on the pier, so you don't need heavy footwear.

最高でした。
波の荒い中、約２時間の航海、五頭のクジラに合うことができました。
飲み物サービスもよく、スタッフの演出も大変フレンドリーで楽しめました。
酔い止めは、必ず必要です。 また寒く 前方にでると波もかなりかぶるのでタオル・レインウエアーは必携でしょう。
スタッフに日系人が、一人で日本語での乗船案内はしてくれましたが、あとは海とクジラとビールを楽しむモードでOKです。
尚、乗船するときは、裸足です。靴は、桟橋においていきますのでごっつい靴はいりません。

We were very lucky to see the whales appear numerous times right in front of our window as we were eating our lunch. We chose a table furthest from the buffet line, but it was definitely worth it making the trip. It was a beautiful afternoon, the waves were calm and no body from our party got sea sick. Food was amazing! The ukelele, hula and lei making cultural activities on board gave people of all ages and cultures a chance to experience a taste of Hawaii.

After the check-in at Kualoa Ranch we took a shuttle to Moli'i Fishpond deck. When crossing the fishpond on a floating boat make sure to have your camera ready! It's the best time to take pictures of the majestic mountain range. The scenery is incredible, you feel like you are in a movie!

Once on the other side, we started enjoying our day at this beautiful private beach with views from Chinaman's Hat and Kaneohe Bay. They have restrooms, changing rooms, fresh water shower, covered picnic tables and a staff member to help you if you need anything. Make sure to bring sunscreen and some snacks.

My brother and I spent the morning kayaking, snorkeling, stand up paddling and playing games. The staff took us on a quick Glass Bottom Boat ride and we spotted a lot of green sea turtles! After all those activities we were just relaxing in a hammock under a palm tree.

I will definitely come back to enjoy another relaxing day there!