All Reviews for For 2 Year Olds

This is my third time participating.
It has become a tradition to have this made every year on the way back.
I’m really happy that I can see the memories of this trip right after returning, accompanied by Hawaiian music.
Since coming back, my children and I have been watching it almost every day.
I want to cherish these memories with this DVD until I go to Hawaii again next year!

今回で3回目の参加になります。
毎年　帰りにこれを作って頂くのが　恒例に　なってしまいました。
ハワイアンの音楽に会わせ　今回の旅行の　思いでが　帰ってすぐにみれるので　とっても　うれしいです。
また　帰ってきてから　子供と一緒に　毎日のように　見ています。
また　来年ハワイにいくときまで　このDVDで　思い出にひたりたいです！　

I participated with my 60-year-old mother and my two children, aged 8 and 4. The blue sky and blue sea were incredibly refreshing. As soon as we boarded, the captain pointed and said "Honu!" and there was a sea turtle. The kids lay on the net, looking into the water to see what else they could spot. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see any dolphins. The captain and staff were very friendly, speaking to the kids in simple Japanese and even taking them to the cockpit for photos, which was a lot of fun. I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

60歳の母と私　8歳と4歳の子供の4人で参加しました。
青い空　青い海　す~っごく気持ちよかったです。　乗ってすぐ　キャプテンが　ホヌ！と指をさす方向に　ウミガメがいました。　子供達も　他に　何がみえるか　ネットにねっころがり　ずっと　海のなかをみてました。が　残念ながら　イルカなどには　会えませんでした。　キャプテンやスタッフの方は　とても　フレンドリーで　かたことの日本語で　子供に話しかけてくれたり　操縦席に連れて行って写真をとらせてくれたりと　とても　楽しかったです。　また　機会があれば　参加したいです。

This was my first time visiting. A large tour bus picked us up, and we arrived at the location! I participated with my 60-year-old mother and my 8-year-old and 4-year-old children, making a group of four.

There were so many things we wanted to do, but time flew by, and I wished we could have stayed a little longer. My 8-year-old loved the wave pool and wouldn’t leave it. The waves were incredible, far beyond what you find in Japanese wave pools. The next day, for some reason, my mother and I both had muscle soreness! The bodyboarding lesson was also a lot of fun. It was our first attempt, but the staff member helped us ride the waves skillfully, and we were very satisfied.

The lunch buffet had a modest variety and selection, but the meat was cooked medium, tender, and very delicious. I definitely want to participate again next time.

However, there were some people who were over 30 minutes late for the return bus, which was very inconvenient. They ended up being left behind, but I wish they would consider that there are others waiting in the hot bus who arrived on time and had to wait for more than 30 minutes.

今回はじめて　行ってきました。大きな観光バスでお迎えがきて　現地到着！60歳の母と8歳と4歳の子供の4人で参加しました。
とにかくたくさんやりたいことがあるのですが　あっという間に時間になってしまい　もうちょっと長くいれたらな~　なんて思いました。8歳の子は波のプールが気に入ってしまい　そこからはなれませんでした。とにかく　すごい波　日本の波のプールはめじゃないです。次の日　なぜか　母と二人　筋肉痛になっていました！　ボディーボードレッスンもとっても楽しかったです。私も8歳の息子も　初挑戦でしたが　スタッフのお兄さんに　上手に波に載せてもらい　大満足でした。　お昼のビュッフェも　品数　種類は　質素な感じでしたが　お肉は　ミディアムで　柔らかく　とてもおいしかったです。
次回も　是非参加したいです。
帰りのバス　集合時間を30分以上たってもこないかたがいて　とても迷惑でした　その人達は　結局おいて　出発しましたが　熱いバスの中　時間通りにきて　30分以上も待たされる人がいるということを　少しは考えて欲しいです。

First, regarding the departure, a dedicated park bus will pick you up. You'll be sharing the ride with other foreign guests. The air conditioning inside the bus is very strong, so it's essential to bring a jacket. It's fine to wear swimsuits on the way there and back. Upon arrival, a Japanese guide will be waiting for you, but the explanation inside the facility is done using a pamphlet, which is quite general, and I would have preferred more specific information.

First, about the lockers: they are smaller than typical Japanese lockers, so it might be difficult for two people to use a small one. You can either rent a large locker or minimize your belongings to use a small one. The lockers can be opened and closed multiple times. While there is some grass inside the facility, most of the walking is on concrete, so moving around barefoot could lead to burns; I recommend wearing sandals.

For lunch, I heard it would be a BBQ, but it turned out to be an all-you-can-eat selection of salad, rice, chicken, beef, and fruit. The taste is not bad, but the variety is limited, so I was a bit disappointed given the price.

As for the attractions, some become available at specific times or may temporarily close, so not all attractions are accessible at all times. A good tip is to experience the attractions that are open first to avoid wasting time. For popular attractions, the wait can be up to 30 minutes. The attractions are all unique and not found in Japan, so I hope you can experience as many as possible. Surprisingly, a popular attraction is located on a mountainside, and you have to lift and carry a giant inflatable ring yourself, which requires some stamina. Therefore, it can be challenging to keep riding consecutively.

You can bring underwater cameras on all attractions. It's fine to take off your sandals before riding, but towels can be a hassle since you need to go back to the locker to retrieve them, or they might get stolen. The changing rooms, restrooms, and showers are all in the same area and were reasonably clean.

まず、出発ですがこのパーク専用バスが送迎してくれます。外国人の人たちとも同席です。車内はクーラーがんがんにきいてますので上着は必須。行き帰りは水着を着用されていても大丈夫です。現地に到着すると日本人ガイドさんが待機してくれていますが館内説明がパンフレットを用いてして下さるのですが大まか過ぎてもう少し具体的な内容がほしかったです。まずロッカーですが日本のロッカーより一回りも小さいサイズなので小を2人で使用するのは困難でしょう。大を1つレンタルするか荷物を最小限にして小を1つ利用するかですね。ロッカーは何度も開け閉め可能です。館内は芝生も一部ありますがほとんどコンクリートの上を歩くので素足で移動すると火傷を起こしかねないのでサンダルで移動する事をおすすめします。昼食はBBQと聞いていましたがサラダ、米、チキン、ビーフ、果物の取り放題となっており味は悪くないですが種類が少ないので値段の割にはがっかりでした。
あと各アトラクションですが物によって時間で利用可能になったり一旦、中止にしたりと常に全てのアトラクションがいつでも利用できる訳ではないのでこつとしては開いているアトラクションから体験すると無駄な時間が省けますよ。人気のアトラクションでは最大30分待ち程度でした。アトラクションは日本にはない物ばかりで是非1つでも多く体験してもらいたいと思います。意外に人気アトラクションは山肌にあり巨大な浮き輪も自力で持ち上げて運ばなくてはならないので体力はいりますね。なのであまりがんがんと続けて乗る事は困難です。どのアトラクションも水中カメラは持っていても大丈夫です。サンダルは乗る前に脱ぎ置きしても大丈夫ですがタオルは使用する時に面倒ですがロッカーまで取りに行かないと盗まれます。更衣室、トイレ、シャワーは同じ場所にありますがまずまずの奇麗さでしたよ。

I visited at the end of May a little while ago. Even though it was the rainy season, I didn't get caught in the rain, so I didn't feel cold. Just a short run away, there's a beautiful sea, and the inflatable slide was really fun. Since my husband and the locals are of BIG size, riding together was thrilling as I felt like I was being tossed around and almost thrown off. I'm sure kids would absolutely love it. It can get quite cold during this time when there's shade or a breeze, so even on cloudy days, I recommend buying a rash guard at places like Walmart to prevent sunburn. The UV rays are very strong, and it's refreshing, so you might find yourself wanting to be in the sun. To avoid ruining your trip by getting too burned, you can purchase one starting from $15, just for your reference!

If you rent a car and go by yourself, it can get quite expensive. I highly recommend taking advantage of the "☆Group Discounts!☆ With Shuttle Service" campaign on this site. It seems that even-numbered groups get 25% off. I went with the "Standard Plan for 2 Adults." The plan doesn't include meals, but soft drinks are all-you-can-drink! So you don't need to bring your own drinks. Also, the fries at Windjammer Food Court are the best! Definitely order them as a single item. The portion is astonishing. They are loaded with cheddar cheese and bacon. Start with one and then decide if you want more based on your appetite!

Lastly, if you have shuttle service, the hotel pickup is around 9 AM, but since it opens at 10:30, it will be a leisurely drive until then. The bus is kept very cold, so please make sure to bring a jacket or something to protect against the wind. Please note that the facility is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June to August.

ちょっと前になりますが5月最終週に行ってきました。
雨季なのに雨に降られなかったので寒い思いはしませんでした。
ちょっと走れば、きれいな海ですが、浮輪系のスライダーが本当に楽しかったです。主人や現地の人たちがBIGサイズなので、一緒に乗ると振り回され、ほおり出されそうになるスリルが本当に楽しかったです。きっと子供は大喜びだと思います。日陰や風が吹くとこの時期寒いので、曇りでも日焼け防止もかね、ウォルマートとかでラッシュガード買っておくのもお勧めです。紫外線が非常に強く、さわやかなのでついつい日向に出たくなります。焼き過ぎで旅を台無しにしないためにも、$15~から購入できますのでご参考に！
レンタカーを借りて自分で行くと、かなり高いお値段になります。
是非とも、本サイトの「☆グループで行くとお得なキャンペーン！☆ 送迎付き」を活用してください。偶数人が25%OFFのようです。私も「大人2人スタンダードプラン」で行きました。
食事は無しのプランですが、ソフトドリンクは飲み放題！だから飲み物は持参しなくても大丈夫ですよ。また、ウインドジャマー・フードコートのポテトが最高！単品で是非頼んでください。驚きの量です。チェダーチーズとベーコンがゴッテリのっています。まず1つ他のでから、お腹と相談して追加しましょう！
最後に、送迎付きの場合、9時ぐらいにホテルピックアップですが、10:30OPENなので、それまで、ゆっくりなドライブになります。バスの中はキンキンに冷やされますので、パーカーなど風除けは必ず持っていてくださいね。
6月~8月以外は、火・水が休館日なのでご注意ください。

You will be seated with people from countries other than Japan at each hotel. The air conditioning in the car is quite strong, so bringing a jacket is essential. After arriving at the site, a Japanese person will give a brief tour of the facility, but I found it a bit too simple, which made me a little anxious. The lockers cost $7 (with $2 refunded), but unlike in Japan, they are small, so if you want to take off your sandals, you'll need to put them in a locker, so I think it's better for each person to have one. Since it's expensive, those who are hesitant might want to minimize their luggage. Additionally, the lockers can be opened and closed multiple times. The park is made of concrete, so there's a risk of burns, so I recommend wearing sandals. There are slides that you won't find in Japan, and riding on any of them gives you an amazing feeling. Photos are taken on all the slides, and you can see them at the souvenir shop on your way back. However, since all the photos from the slides can only be viewed in one place, there tends to be a long line, so if you want to see your images, it's important to wrap up your fun and head there at least an hour before the meeting time. Lunch was described as a BBQ lunch, but it was just a buffet with salad, chicken, beef, fruit, and rice. Drinks were unlimited, but there were only about four types, so it was a disappointing lunch considering the price. Also, not all attractions in the park are open all the time; some are temporarily closed, and others open later, so I recommend not giving up if the attraction you want to try is closed and instead experiencing the ones that are open. The changing rooms and shower facilities were decent.

各ホテルから日本人以外の国の方と同席で現地へ。車内はクーラーが効きすぎてるので上着は必須です。現地へ到着後に日本人が館内案内をしてくれるのですが簡単過ぎて少々不安でした。ロッカーは小7＄（2＄返却されます。）ですが日本と違い小さくサンダルを脱ぎたい人はロッカーに入れないといけないので1人１つの方が良いかと思います。高いので抵抗ある人は荷物を最小限にすることが妥当かと思います。あとロッカーは何度でも開け閉め可能です。園内はコンクリートなので火傷する可能性もあるのでサンダルを履く事をおすすめします。日本ではない滑り台ばかりで何を乗っても最高の気分があじわえます。全てのスライダーに写真撮影がされていますが帰りにお土産やの中に写真を見せてくれますが、なんせ全てのスライダーの撮影された物が一か所でしか見れないので長蛇の列ができており自分の画像を見たい人は集合時間の1時間前には遊ぶのをきりあげて行く事がポイントです。昼食はBBQランチとの記載でしたがサラダ、チキン、ビーフ、果物、ライスのみのバイキングでした。飲み物は飲み放題でしたが種類は4種類程度で金額の割には期待外れの昼食でした。また、園内の各アトラクションは常に開いている訳ではなく時間によって一旦中止され、中止されていたアトラクションが開いたりしている物がいくつかあったので、やりたいアトラクションが閉まっているからといって諦めず開いている物から体験する事をおすすめします。更衣室、シャワー室はまずまずの環境でした。

When I thought of Hawaii, I only thought of the ocean, so I had never been before, but I really enjoyed it. There are a lot of attractions, and they are all interesting. The local high school students casually approached me, saying, "It's more fun to ride with a big group, so let's ride together," and they suggested, "Let's race!" on the water slide. It's great to be able to play with the locals. Also, the staff members were very friendly.

ハワイと言えば海！と思っていたので今まで行ったことがなかったのですが、楽しめました。
たくさんアトラクションがあり、どれもおもしろいです。
地元の高校生に「大人数で乗ったほうが楽しいから一緒に乗ろう」と、気さくに話しかけてくれたりウォータースライダーで「競争しよう！」など、地元の人たちと遊べるのもイイものですよ。
また、スタッフの方たちも親切でした。

The staff is friendly, and I was impressed by the beauty of the sandbar! I was lucky to see manta rays and sea turtles as well. I want to participate again!

スタッフがフレンドリーだし
サンドバーの美しさに感動!
運良くマンタ、海ガメも見れてラッキー☆
また参加したい程です。

I went on June 3rd when it was sunny. They picked us up at the meeting point with a large bus, and the local staff provided kind and thorough explanations. The bus takes about 50 minutes to arrive. The thrilling water slide here is the best; even adults can enjoy it fully. I signed up for the lunch plan, but I recommend not having high expectations. There are only beef, chicken, salad, rice, and two types of fruit, so I wish there were more variety. The bodyboarding lesson is quite fun, but if you get too excited, it can be really tiring. There’s a hot jacuzzi, which feels great when your body gets cold. I thought the 2:45 PM gathering time was short, but I was able to enjoy each attraction more than twice, which was enough fun.

6月3日晴れに行ってきました。待ち合わせ場所に大型バスでお迎えにきてくれ、現地のスタッフが親切丁寧に説明してくれます。バスは約５０分で到着します。ここの絶叫ウォータースライダーはサイコーです、大人でも十分に楽しめます。ランチ付プランを申し込んだのですが、あんまり期待しない方がいいです、牛肉、鶏肉、サラダ、ご飯、フルーツ2種類しかないですので、もう少し種類がほしいところです。ボディボードレッスンは結構面白いのですが、はしゃぎ過ぎるととメッチャ疲れます。熱いジャクジーがあるので、体が冷えたとき入ると気持ち良いです。2時45分集合で、時間が短いと思いましたが、各アトラクション2回以上回れて十分楽しめました。

On Thursday, June 3, 2010, it was sunny. The large bus arrived at the pickup location five minutes early, and a local staff member who spoke Japanese explained the schedule for the day. Since I had signed up for the deluxe plan, there was unlimited juice (4 or 5 types of Pepsi) and lunch included. The only cost was a small locker fee of $12 (with a $5 refund upon returning the receipt and locker key), which wasn't particularly necessary. However, the lunch consisted of beef, chicken, salad, potatoes, white rice, and fruit, so don't expect too much. The main attractions were incredibly enjoyable. I was able to ride all the attractions more than twice without much waiting, but it was a bit disappointing that some attractions, like Shaka and the one next to it, closed at certain times. Still, these are interesting attractions not found in Japan, and I recommend them for couples and families.

2010年6月3日木曜日晴れ、ピックアップ場所には5分前に大型バスが到着、日本語の出来る現地スタッフが、これからのスケジュールを説明してくれます。デラックスプランを申し込んでいたので、ジュース飲み放題（ペプシ系4、5種類）とランチ付きで、お金は小ロッカー代＄１２（レシートとロッカーキー返却で＄５返却）で特には要りませんが、ランチは牛肉、チキン、サラダ、ポテト、白ご飯、フルーツだけで大したことはないので、期待しないように。本題のアトラクションは最高に楽しめました。そんなに待たずに乗ることが出来るので、すべてのアトラクションを2回以上楽しむことができたのですが、時間によってシャカやその隣のアトラクションがクローズになったりしたのが、ちょっと残念でしたが、日本にはない面白いアトラクションで、カップル、家族連れにおすすめです。

We went on both the sunset cocktail cruise and the afternoon snorkel sail for our honeymoon. Both activities were so much fun. Jason and his team were friendly. The food was delicious. The boat was clean. We were quite intimidated going on the snorkel sail at first, because we both can't swim very well. The crew was very accommodating. We had so much fun!!! We will definitely be back.

The entire experience was very nice. It's great! A good trip for anyone. We could have just stayed put and enjoyed the ride, but I did get in the water. They helped me relax and enjoy it. The crew was very helpful. We only had 8 people making it more personal. I have no idea how many they usually have. There is plenty of room to walk around and do your own thing.

~Margaret N. from GA

The crew was wonderful, very accommodating and knowledgeable. It was my most favorite thing about our entire Oahu trip! We loved being able to see the spinner dolphins jump. There were so many fish! My husband loved helping to put up the 450 pound sail. Not a day we will soon forget! We didn't want to get off the boat at the end of our time... we'll definitely be back.

We took the Pearl Harbor tour with the Missouri. Sandy was our tour guide and she was fantastic! Very nice, fun and entertaining, plus knowledgeable. The bus was really big and comfortable (not like most of the yucky shuttles) and Sandy drove around Waikiki effortlessly. Amazing!

The Arizona Memorial is a must-see, although it is not exciting so kids are easily bored. On the other hand, the tour of the Missouri is great for all ages. We did the audio tour with the iTouch device, and my 13-year-old thought it was like an adventure to find the next location. We were able to explore and listen at our convenience.

The Punchbowl was closed for Memorial Day, but Sandy took us to Pal"i lookout, which was a beautiful sight and the drive up was very informational too.

Overall, a terrific tour that we are so glad we did and the price was VERY affordable. Many of the tours I saw were way over-priced, as I cannot see what they could offer over the tour we took.

We were much

It was disappointing that the sea was rough and I couldn't swim with the dolphins. However, I had a great time afterwards watching P-chan's hula dance and other fun activities. Next time, I want to swim with the dolphins!

海が荒れてイルカと一緒に泳げなくて残念だった。
でも、その後のピーちゃんのフラダンス等楽しい時間をすごせました。
今度はイルカと一緒に泳ぎたいな。

I went on Monday, and there happened to be a group of local high school students there. It seemed like there are usually not many customers.

More than half of the guests were high school students. There was little wait time for any of the attractions.

However, I wanted to try the FlowRider attraction (which has an additional fee), but it was difficult to do because the locals were constantly using it.

But I was very lucky to run into Mao-chan and Mai-chan, who my wife also loves.

　月曜日に行ったのですが、ちょうど現地の高校生らしき団体が来ていました。多分、普段はお客さんが少ないように感じました。
　お客さんの半数以上が団体の高校生でした。どのアトラクションも待ち時間は少なかったです。

　ただ、ダフローライダーという　アトラクション（別料金）に挑戦したかったのですが、ローカルの人たちがずっとやっているので　やりづらかったです。　

でも、うちのカミさんも大好きな、ｍａｏちゃん＆ｍａｉちゃんに、たまたま会うことができたのでとてもラッキーでした。

Absolutely amazing day, wonderful staff, great meal and drinks and of course the dolphins and turtles were fabulous.

Our tour driver had 20 years experience and was a fantastic person and very knowledgeable. The tour guides that took over at the various sights were top notch.

So we took this cruise on our anniversary and it was a really cloudy and gray day. We didn't see any whales that day, but true to their word they issued a rain check. Luckily, we built in a flex day to our trip and were able to go again on Sunday. We saw three whales that day! It was an incredible experience. I definitely recommend this cruise!

First time to Hawaii, this definitely was a must see. Our tour guide was very informative, he himself served in the military. He kept us on schedule, we had no long lines to stand in to receive our tickets, our guide received the tickets directly from the booth for our entire group, allowing us to enter promptly. The tour of Pearl Harbor was a very solemn reminder of the cost that has been paid to sustain our nation's freedom. Enjoyed the tour of the USS Missouri, the ship is massive, tour guide did a wonderful job pointing out the facts and point of interests on the ship. The tour of the Pucnchbowl & downtown was just as good. Our guide again shared alot of interesting facts & info. Well worth the time.

This is a great 1-day activity if you are staying in Oahu and want to experience another Hawaiian island. We stayed for 10 days in Waikiki, Oahu and this tour gave us the opportunity to see Kauai for a reasonable price.

The tour is extremely well organised - We were picked up from out the front of our hotel by a coach at 5am and were driven to the airport, picking up several other couples who were also doing the tour on the way. We were met at the airport by one of the tour organisers and were handed our tickets for the flight and told where to go and what to do upon arrival back at the airport later that night.

The flight was only around 40 minutes and we were met at the airport in Kauai by our coach driver/tour guide Jerry. Jerry was an excellent guide and throughout the day told us so much about the history of Kauai and lots of interesting facts as he drove us around in a comfortable coach.

We saw lots of great views and had plenty of opportunities to get out of the co

I participated in September 2009. The pickup was on time, and the bus was clean, allowing us to arrive at the destination comfortably. The local representative was Japanese and kindly guided us, making for a very enjoyable time.

2009年9月に参加しました。
ピックアップも時間どおりでバスもきれいで、快適に現地まで到着しました。
現地の担当者も日本人で親切に案内していただき、大変楽しい時間をすごすことができました。

This cruise was fantastic!! We saw so many whales. The captain did a wonderful job anticipating where they would reemerge. It was fantastic. We initially didn't order the lunch, but we added it, and I firmly recommend that you add it as well. The timing fits in perfectly within the trip and the kids loved eating the plentiful buffet. The activities are fun and there is plenty of room. My daughter made a lei for her mom to wear. Overall a great value and a tremendous time!

I participated with my 5-year-old daughter. The staff members were very good at Japanese and many were very caring, so my daughter was very satisfied.

It was my first time seeing dolphins and sea turtles up close! I was moved. The performance by the staff and the captain was excellent and fun.

The hula lesson in the great outdoors was also very pleasant and I was very satisfied.

For those worried about seasickness, it seems advisable to bring motion sickness medication.

５歳の娘と二人で参加しました。
スタッフの方々が、日本語が上手でとっても子煩悩な方が多かったので娘も大満足でした。

イルカやウミガメを近くで見たのは初めて！感動しました。
スタッフ＆船長のパフォーマンスの最高で楽しかったです。

大自然のなかのフラのレッスンも気持ちがよくて大満足でした。


船酔いが心配な方は、酔い止め薬は、持参した方がよさそうです。

The tour was what you'd expect about the Pearl Harbor experience. Our driver was exceptional! He was really friendly, helpful, and went beyond our expectations. At one point as I was talking to my wife on the cell phone (in Fl), I gave him the phone and he talked to her. When the Punchbowl visit was closed for some reason, he took us to another location to enjoy. He offered to drop us off at the swap meet and come back for us at a later time, which wasn't even a part of our tour. Our hotel wasn't a designated drop-off point but he took us there and dropped us off there anyway. I'd definitely book with this company again!

After whale watching, having a meal while enjoying Hawaiian music on a leisurely cruise is the best. Unfortunately, the whales were only small dots in the distance... However, I was able to see whales up close the day before during a dinner cruise, so I was able to accept it. It's all about timing.

ホエールウォッチングをしたあと、ゆったりとしたクルージングでハワイアンミュージックを聴きながらの食事は最高です。残念ながら、クジラは小さく見えただけでしたが・・・
実は前の日にディナークルーズに参加した時に近くでクジラを見ることができがので、あきらめがつきました。
タイミングですね。

We were able to see a mother and baby whale right after we set sail. I was surprised because I thought we wouldn't see them unless we went further offshore! Amidst the cheers of the people around us, we took lots of photos. Soon after, we spotted more whales... When we returned to the cabin, lunch was already prepared. The meal was just okay, I would say. We also got to participate in a ukulele class with the kids, which was a lot of fun.

　出航してすぐに親子のクジラを見ることができました。沖合に出なければ、見られないと勝手に思っていたので、びっくり！！
まわりの人々の大きな歓声の中、写真もいっぱい撮りました。そのあとすぐにまた他のクジラ・・・船内に戻るともうランチの用意ができていました。食事はまあまあ、といったところでしょうか。子どもとウクレレ教室にも参加でき、楽しく過ごすことができました。

On March 26, 2010, I participated with my family of five (myself, my wife, our 14-year-old son, 12-year-old daughter, and 9-year-old son). It was a tour with lunch included but no transportation provided. We took The Bus from Waikiki to Aloha Tower. At check-in, we received a green sticker to wear on our chests, and when we arrived at the ship's entrance, a handsome man who appeared to be the captain welcomed us. I asked if we could take a picture together, but he firmly declined.

There were different entrances for those with lunch included and those without (yellow badge). We, who had the lunch included, enjoyed unlimited welcome coffee (hot) and cold water on the first floor. While seated, a vendor came around selling paid juices, but about half of the guests did not order any. After an explanation in English and a brief one in Japanese, we set sail around noon. During the explanation, seasickness medication was offered for free to those who wanted it. It was mentioned that the lunch buffet would start around 12:30, followed by activities like lei-making and hula dancing on the same floor.

After that, we had free time and went to the observation area on the third or fourth floor. There were several summer beds on the fourth floor where you could lie down. We searched for whales at the front of the fourth floor. However, it wasn't easy to spot them, and before we knew it, it was already 12:30... At that moment, an announcement came over the speaker: "A whale has appeared at 3 o'clock!" The whale spouted water into the air, and the ship erupted in cheers! When the dorsal fin became visible, there was another round of applause, and finally, when the tail fin was seen, there was yet another cheer.

It was past 12:30, and lunch had started on the first floor, but since the whale continued to appear, we decided to postpone lunch and keep watching. After about 20 minutes, we moved to the first floor and had lunch while still watching the same whale. Our seats had been assigned beforehand, and we could see the whale from our seats. Later, an announcement said, "Unfortunately, we must say goodbye to this whale as 30 minutes have passed." We were able to enjoy watching for a full 30 minutes, and our family was very satisfied.

After that, lei-making, hula dancing, and ukulele classes began. After lunch, those without lunch also entered the first-floor area, but I’m not sure if similar classes were held on the second floor. However, someone who came in said, "It's cool in here!" so the area where those without lunch were might have been hot. Additionally, we participated in lei-making during the latter part of lunch.

2010.3.26　家族５人（私、妻、長男；14歳、長女12歳、次男9歳）で参加しました。ランチ付き・送迎なしのツアーです。ワイキキからはザ・バスに乗ってアロハタワーまで行きました。チェックイン時、胸に張るシール（緑色）をもらい、船の入口に行くと船長さんらしき格好良い方がお出迎えしてくれました。そこで、写真を一緒に撮って欲しいとお願いしましたが、きっぱりと断られました。乗船はランチ付きとランチ無しコース（黄色いワッペン）で入口が異なりました。私たちランチ付きコースの人は１階でウエルカムコーヒー（ホット）と冷水が飲み放題でした。座っていると有料のジュースを売りに来ましたが半分くらいの方は頼んでいませんでした。英語の説明と日本語の簡単な説明のあと、１２時頃、出航しました。説明の際、酔い止めの薬（？）が無料で希望者に配られました。説明では１２時３０分頃からランチバイキングが始まり、その後、同じフロアーでレイ作りやフラダンスの催しが行われると言ってました。そして、自由行動となり、３階もしくは４階の展望コーナーへ行きました。４階には寝そべることができるサマーベットも数台ありました。私たちは４階の先頭で鯨を探しました。とはいえ、そう簡単に見つかるわけもなく、あっという間に１２時３０分・・・・。そのとき、放送で「３時の方向に鯨が出現！」。鯨は上空に潮を吹き、船上は大喝采！。そして背びれが見えると、また大喝采！、そして最後に尾ひれが見え、再度、大喝采がおきました。１２時３０分を過ぎており、１階ではランチが始まっていましたが、鯨が継続して現れるので家族でランチを後回しにしてずっと見てました。２０分ほど見た後、１階に移動し、ランチを食べながら同じ鯨を見ました。席は始めに決められており、席からも鯨を見ることが出来ました。その後、放送で「３０分が経過したため残念ですがこの鯨とお別れです。」という放送が流れました。３０分、たっぷり鑑賞でき、家族一同、大満足でした。その後、レイ作りやフラダンス、ウクレレ教室が始まりました。ランチ終了後、ランチ無しの方々も１階のフロアーに入ってきましたが、２階でも同様な教室が開けれていたのかどうかはわかりません。しかし、入ってきた方が、「ここは涼しい！」って言っていたのでランチなしの方が居るフロアは暑かったのかもしれません。また、私たちはランチ後半からレイ作りな

I made a reservation on-site and participated with a friend.

At first, I thought it would only be Japanese people, but there were also various people from Europe and America, which made me really excited. The inside of the boat was clean, and the restroom was nice too.

As we set off, the captain immediately started explaining in English, and I thought, "I don't understand this at all (#^.^#)," but then, to my surprise, Jin-kun appeared, speaking Japanese fluently (and he was handsome too)! He asked, "Are there any Japanese people here?" It was so cute and hilarious!!

Thanks to that, I was sure I could enjoy myself without worry!

The sea was incredibly beautiful, with different shades of blue depending on the location, and the breeze felt nice. I didn't want to go back, even though we had just started.

Before long, we spotted dolphins, and they kept coming one after another!!! In the end, there was a huge group of over 20 dolphins swimming right next to the boat, and they were so cute, I was extremely satisfied☆

After that, during snorkeling, I swam with sea turtles and fish, feeling like I had become a fish myself. It was quite cold after snorkeling, but there were four showers with warm water, so I was able to warm up.

And finally, it was time for lunch☆ While preparing lunch, Jin-kun jokingly asked about the chicken, "Is this your first time eating dolphin?" which surprised me and made me laugh a lot☆

The lunch was delicious, and I ended up eating a lot (*^_^*).

When my friend felt a bit seasick, Jin-kun noticed and asked, "Are you okay?" He was very considerate and gave various advice, which was really helpful. He's a thoughtful guy.

In the end, I took a photo with Jin-kun and reluctantly headed back (__).

As you can see, I really became quite fond of Jin-kun on this tour!!!!!!!

It was an absolutely wonderful tour that I definitely want to go on again☆☆☆

現地で予約して友達と2人で参加しました。

初めは日本人だけかと思いきや、欧米の方達も色々いて、
すごくワクワクしました。
船の中は清潔でトイレもきれいでした。

出発すると、すぐにキャプテンが英語で説明してくれて、わかんないやこりゃ(#^.^#)と思っていたら、なんと！！！
日本人より流暢と言っていいほどの日本語を話す（しかもイケメン）ジン君が登場！！
「え~、日本人の方いますか~？」
って、キュン殺＆超うけました！！

そのおかげで、安心して楽しめると確信！！

沖のほうは海がすっごく綺麗で、青色が場所によって違って、風も気持ち良いし、帰りたくない！！と出発したばかりなのに、思ってしまうほど。


そうこうしてるうちに、イルカが見えてきて、しかも次々に！！！
しまいには、２０匹以上かと言うくらいの大群が船のすぐ傍をずっと泳いでいて、かなり可愛くて、大満足☆


その後、シュノーケリングでは海がめや魚達と一緒に泳いで、自分も魚になったような気分でいました。
シュノーケリングの後はかなり寒かったのですが、ちゃんと温かいお湯の出るシャワーが４つもあり、温まる事ができました。


そして、いよいよlunch☆
lunchの準備中、またまたジン君がチキンの事を
「イルカ食べるの初めてです？」
とかいう、冗談言うもんだから、
めちゃびっくりして、大笑いしました☆

lunchがまたおいしくて、いっぱい食べちゃいました(*^_^*)

友達が少し船酔いしていると、ジン君が気づいて、
「大丈夫ですか？」
と、気遣ってくれて、色々アドバイスくれたので、助かりました。気が利く子です。


最後にジン君と写真撮影して、泣く泣く帰りました(__)



と、お分かりの通りこのツアー、私はかなりジン君がおきにいりになりました！！！！！


絶対また行きたい大大大満足のツアーでした☆☆☆

I had heard that you can't see them up close on Oahu, so I didn't have high expectations, but I was able to see breaching at very close range!!

At first, I only saw a little bit of spouting and the back of the whale, but suddenly there was a big jump right next to the boat! It was like a scene from a TV show happening right in front of me, and the other guests were also very excited, cheering and clapping.

Even the staff who are on board every day said it's a rare occurrence to see it once every week or two, so I felt really lucky.

Of course, the whale watching was amazing, but the lunch buffet had everything from salads to meat, fruits, and desserts. We also enjoyed hula and ukulele lessons, and a cruise with a view of Waikiki and Diamond Head all at once. I think it’s a very worthwhile tour.

The announcements were in both English and Japanese, and all the staff were friendly, which made me very satisfied!

I definitely want to participate again! ♪

オアフ島ではそれほど近くでは見れないと聞いていたので、
あまり期待してませんでしたが、
至近距離でのブリーチングが見れました！！

最初は潮吹きや背中がちらっと見えたりする程度でしたが、
突然船のすぐ横で大きなジャンプ！
テレビで見るようなシーンが目の前で起こって、
他のお客さんたちも大興奮、拍手喝さいで盛り上がりました。

毎日乗船しているスタッフの人でも
1，2週間に1度見れるか見れないかの珍しいことだそうで、
すごくラッキーでした。

ホエールウォッチングはもちろん、
サラダからお肉、フルーツやデザートまでそろったランチビュッフェ、
フラやウクレレ、レイメイキングのレッスン、
ワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドが一望できるクルージングがいっぺんに楽しめて
とってもお得なツアーだと思います。

アナウンスも英語と日本語の両方であったし、
スタッフの人たちもみんなフレンドリーで、大満足！

是非また参加したいです♪