All Reviews for For 3 Year Olds

Traveled with my daughter and we both had an amazing day at the sand bar. Crew was great. We saw lots of sea turtles which I really loved.

I was expecting a pool and crazy slides in Hawaii! Unlike in Japan, there wasn't much waiting, and I was able to ride all the attractions in under 5 minutes. It's okay if you don't understand the language. There was a Japanese staff member at the locker rental area who helped with everything. However, when riding the attractions, you have to carry a large float up the stairs, which can be a bit challenging. The children's pool is also designed in an interesting way, and I saw some people entering while holding their babies. I recommend it for those who are tired of the slides you find at hotels!

ハワイでプール、クレイジーなスライダーを期待していました！
日本と違ってそんなに待つこともなく、すべての乗り物が5分以内に乗れて全制覇出来ましたよ。
言葉が分からなくても大丈夫です。
ロッカーを借りる場所には日本人スタッフの方がいてすべてやって下さいました。
ただ乗り物に乗る際は下で大きな大きな浮き輪を持って階段で上に登るので少し大変です。
子供用プールも面白い作りになっていて赤ちゃんを抱っこして入っている方も見かけました。
ホテルにあるようなスライダーに飽きた方はオススメです！

City tour was very good. But no boat ride to the Arizona Memorial (hitide !!!!)

Both children and adults had a great time! It can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults. The bodyboarding was difficult. The concrete was too hot, and I got burned.

子供も大人もとても楽しめた！小さい子どもから大人まで楽しめます。ボディボードは難しかった。コンクリートが熱すぎて火傷をしてしまった。

The shuttle bus was easy to find and it was a lot of fun. Perhaps because it was a weekday, there were fewer people, so we were able to enjoy the slides without waiting too long. The pool was very enjoyable, but outside food is not allowed, so we had no choice but to eat at the one restaurant there, which was a bit disappointing. Also, I didn't know that bringing floaties and boards was prohibited, so for those planning to go in the future, please be aware of that. I had a great time, and I would love to participate again next time.

お迎えのバスも分かりやすくとても楽しかったです。平日だったせいか、人も少なくてそこまで並ばずにスライダーなども楽しめました。プールはとても楽しかったですが、持ち込み禁止なので、一つだけしかないのですがそこのお店のごはんを食べるしかなく、それだけが残念です。
それと、浮輪やボードなどの持ち込みが禁止だと知らなかったので、今後行かれる方は注意してください。とても楽しかったので、また次回も参加したいです。

The sandbar's water level was about waist-high, but the clarity was excellent, and I was very satisfied. I was able to see a sea turtle, and snorkeling was a lot of fun with plenty of fish. The hamburgers and beer on the boat were also incredibly delicious! The guide on the way there was really wonderful, too!

サンドバーは水位は腰くらいまででしたが、透明度が高く、大満足でした。ｳﾐｶﾞﾒも見れたし、シュノーケリングも魚が沢山でとても楽しかったです。船の上のハンバーガーとビールも、最高に美味しかったです！行きのガイドのおじさんがとても素敵でした笑

Saw much of the same sights by helicopter Sat. Nice to see up close and personal. Ken was a great guide, very helpful. Nice group.

We had a wonderful time on the Star of Honolulu dinner cruise. Met really nice people. The Crew was a lot of fun teaching us the hula. The sunset was beautiful. The food was great. Very organized.

We were picked up at the hotel at 7 AM and traveled by large bus to the pier. I was worried about the heavy rain in the mountains along the way, but fortunately, by the time we boarded the boat, the rain had stopped. It was cloudy, but the sun started to shine, which was great. As I had researched beforehand, the water was about knee-deep, and we couldn't see the sandbar. The snorkeling experience was serious, and the staff provided thorough instructions while we wore life jackets. The corals and fish were beautiful, but if the weather had been a bit better, they might have looked even more stunning. The experience is quite dependent on the weather. We opted for a morning-only tour, and that was sufficient.

朝の７時にホテルピックアップで大型バスで船着き場まで移動。途中山中では大雨でどうなることかと心配しましたが幸い船に乗る頃には雨が止んでいて曇ってはいたものの日が射してきたので良かったです。事前に調べていた通り膝下くらいまで水が浸かりサンドバーは見れなかったです。シュノーケリングは本格的でライフジャケット着用でスタッフがきっちり教えてくれます。珊瑚や魚もキレイに見えましたがもう少し天気が良かったらもっとキレイに見えたのかも。天気にかなり左右されます。午前中だけのツアーにしましたがそれで十分でした。

loved it. a little windy and cold. would be great if there was an outdoor shower to rinse off after for non-hotel guests

kids totally loved it. couldn't stop talking about it after.

Perhaps because it was a set with a meal voucher and a reservation, the portion size was just right for Japanese people. It was a bit salty, but I enjoyed it deliciously. The outdoor seating was pleasant.

食事券&事前予約のセットだったからか、日本人にあったちょうど良い量で、少し味が濃かったけど美味しく頂きました。
アウトサイドの席で気持ち良かったです。

I couldn't see the sandbar on the beach, but I had a great time playing in the beautiful sea!!! I was very satisfied to see sea turtles. However, I thought I would be able to snorkel with the sea turtles, but it was just from the boat.

砂浜のサンドバーは見れなかったけど、キレイな海で遊べて最高でした！！！
海亀にも会えて大満足です。ただ海亀と一緒にシュノーケルできると思っていましたが、船の上から眺めるというものでした。

Excellent bus driver he was very personable. Enjoyed the visit to the Arizona memorial very much do much history should not be forgotten

First of all, the staff were very kind and accommodating, but we went far away from the area where the dolphins were spinning, and there were no dolphins there. That was unexpected, so I was very disappointed. I would like to try again next time.

まず、スタッフの皆さんは親切に対応して下さいましたが、イルカがスピンしているグループの場所から遠くへ行き、そこにはイルカはいませんでした。それは予想外でしたので、非常にがっかりしました。また次回トライしたいです。

After the bus arrived, there was some time until it opened, and even after entering, the attractions gradually opened one by one, so the wait times for each were long, and it felt like the closing time came quickly.

バスが着いてからopenまで時間があり、中に入っても徐々にアトラクションがオープンしていくので、１つ１つの待ち時間も長く、閉園時間まであっというまでした。

Two years ago, I participated in a tour that included lunch. This time, I joined a morning tour, but the time spent at the sandbar was short, and I felt a bit unsatisfied. However, I was able to return to the hotel for lunch, so I could make good use of my time.

２年前にはランチ付きのツアーに参加しました。
今回は午前中のツアーに参加したのですが、サンドバーの滞在時間も短く、ちょっと物足りない感じがしてしまいました。
しかし、お昼にはホテルに戻って来られたので時間を有効に使うことができました。

We enjoyed cruising from Kailua to the area near the sandbar on a catamaran. Although we didn't land on the sandbar, we had fun snorkeling and enjoyed free drinks and a barbecue (hamburgers) on board, which I liked. The boat was chartered for the number of reservations, and this time we set off with two boats. There happened to be many Japanese people, so one boat was filled to capacity with Japanese passengers. The languages spoken were English and Japanese. I wasn't sure if there were other languages, but the tourists were definitely from various countries. Everyone became friendly, taking photos together. The contrast between the steep mountains unique to Hawaii and the emerald-colored sea of the sandbar was beautiful, and I almost forgot to look for sea turtles, but the crew was quick to point them out. It was beautiful, pleasant, and fun. The leisurely afternoon course included only the cruise and snorkeling, with no exploration of Kailua town, but I was satisfied. I participated with my mother and child, wearing a tunic and hoodie over our swimsuits, and brought a beach towel, float, and sunscreen. They provided snorkeling sets and life jackets.

カイルアからカタマランクルーザーでサンドバー付近までクルージングを楽しみます。サンドバーへは上陸しませんが、スノーケリングを楽しみ船上ではフリードリンク、バーベキュー(ハンバーガー)を食べます、私は好き。予約者が乗れる分の船がチャーターされていて、今回は2挺で出発。たまたま日本人が多かったので、1挺は日本人で満タンになりました。言語は、英語と日本語の二言語です。他言語があったかどうかはわかりませんでしたが、ツーリストはとにかく多国籍でした。写真を撮りあったりしてみんな仲良しになります。ハワイ特有の切り立つ山の景色とサンドバーのエメラルド色の海のコントラストが美しく、ウミガメ探しを忘れてしまいそうですが、クルーが目敏く教えてくれます。美しく、気持ちよく、楽しかった。午後から出発するのんびりコースはクルーズとスノーケリングのみで、カイルア街の散策はナシですが、満足しました。母と子供で参加し、水着の上にチュニックとパーカーを羽織り、バスタオルと浮き輪とサンブロックを持って出掛けました。スノーケルセットとライフジャケットは貸してくれます。

We participated as a couple in our 50s. There were few Japanese people, and the explanations were in English, so our understanding was about 10-20%. But we had fun.

However, even though there were dolphins swimming, the explanations were long, so by the time we got into the water, the dolphins were gone, and we only got to snorkel for about 30-40 minutes.

The lunch was delicious. It included round-trip transportation to the point and free drinks (including alcohol).

Since we couldn't swim with the dolphins, the cost performance was not great.

50代夫婦で参加しました。
日本人が少なく、説明は英語だったので
理解度は10～20%くらい？
でも楽しかったです。

ただ、イルカが泳いでいても説明が長かった
ので、海に入った時には、イルカもいなくなって
いて、30～40分シュノーケリングしていただけ
でした。

ランチは美味しかったです。
ポイントまでの往復、フリードリンク(アルコ
ール含む)でした。

イルカと泳げなかったので、コスパは、いまいち
ですね。

For those who want to experience the sandbar, which is often featured on television, I recommend it because the time is only in the morning and the price is reasonable. There were many participants, with two buses and two boats operating.

Before heading to the sandbar, we looked for sea turtles. We were able to see about five or six, but they only come up for air briefly, making it difficult to take photos. After seeing the turtles, we went to the sandbar.

On the day we went, the water was up to our knees, and there were some complaints. It seems that the relaxing setup with chairs, as seen on TV, is quite rare. After the photo session at the sandbar (the staff takes the pictures), we went snorkeling.

We walked to the point where the sandbar suddenly gets deep, which took about 5 to 10 minutes. I got stung by a jellyfish during that time. The staff had warned us to be careful. The jellyfish were small, so it was quite difficult to spot them if you weren't paying attention.

A tip to avoid getting stung by jellyfish: don't walk at the front! I was at the front and got stung. It hurts quite a bit; it's a prickly pain, and since jellyfish tentacles are long, the pain can be quite widespread. After being stung, it turns into a small bump, and the mark lasts for a few days. For children, it might be a bit challenging as they might scratch it. Please be careful.

Since many people participate in snorkeling, the water can be murky and visibility is poor. The staff was feeding the fish with bread to attract them. After the activity, they ask for tips, but it’s not mandatory, so quite a few people didn’t give any. The staff were cheerful and had a good vibe.

テレビでもよく取り上げられるサンドバーに一度は行ってみたい人には、時間も午前中だけだし、値段も手頃なのでオススメです。
多数の参加者で、バス２台、舟２隻の運行でした。
サンドバーに行く前に海がめを探します。５～６匹は見れましたが、息継ぎする瞬間だけ頭を上げるので、写真に残すのは難しいです。カメを見た後にサンドバーに行きます。
私たちが行った日は、海水は膝上ぐらいで、クレームを言っている人も居ました。テレビで見たような、椅子を出してくつろげるような状態は、めったに無いそうです。
サンドバーで写真撮影タイム（スタッフの人が撮ってくれます）が終わったら、シュノーケリングです。
シュノーケリングはサンドバーの急に深くなるポイントまで歩きます。５～10分程度です。
私はその時にくらげに刺されました。スタッフの人も注意を促してましたが。小さいクラゲですので、よほど注意していないと見つけるのは困難です。
クラゲに刺されないコツ！　先頭を歩かない！先頭を泳がない！私は先頭を歩いていて刺されました。
さされると、結構痛いですね。チクチクした痛みですが、クラゲの足が長いので、結構広範囲に痛いです。さされた後は小さいイボになり、数日は後が残ります。子供だと掻いてしまったり、少し大変かも知れません。お気をつけ下さい。
シュノーケリングはたくさんの人が参加するので。濁っていてよく見えません。スタッフの人がパン？を与えて魚を寄せていました。
終わったらチップをお願いされます。強要はされないので、入れない人も結構いました。
スタッフの方は明るくてよい感じでした。

Was a little disappointing to have helicopter tour cancelled but that was due to bad weather.
I wouldn't have booked this tour without the helicopter part.
The first part of morning was spent going from Macadamia shop and orchid shop which really didn't interest me.
However the second part of the day was very enjoyable - going through national park.

Overall it was an enjoyable day though it was a very long day and probably could have been an hour or two shorter

The weather was nice, but as I researched beforehand, the sandbar had water up to my waist. If you don't like what you find in your research, it's better not to participate. The snorkeling at the coral reef was great. You can't get there without a boat. On the day, there were currents, and the guide said, "Think of it as training and do your best," which was funny. I went into the sea with a water camera and holding my child. Although I was wearing a life jacket, I felt like I was going to be overwhelmed by my child clinging to me. It became a great memory. The guide was also very nice and I recommend it. I will repeat this experience.

天気は良かったですがサンドバーは事前に調べた通りで腰まで水がありました。
事前に調べて気に入らない方は参加しない方が良いですね。
サンゴ礁でのスノーケリングが良かったです。船でなければこれません。
当日は海流がありガイドさんが”特訓だと思ってがんばってください”とｗ。
水中カメラと子供を抱えて海へ。救命胴衣を着けていますが、
私にしがみつき登り上がる子供に殺されると思いましたｗ。いい思い出になりました。
ガイドさんも感じが良くおすすめです。リピートします。

I'm not sure if it was due to the timing at the end of August or the cloudy and rainy weather, but it wasn't very crowded. There were slides that we could enjoy without waiting in line, and we had a lot of fun. The soft drinks were all-you-can-drink, and I had about three cups. We didn't opt for the all-you-can-eat option, but it seemed like there were time restrictions, so I think it's better to be able to eat what you want at your own convenience. It's quite far from Waikiki, so you should definitely include transportation.

8月末という時期的なものなのか、曇りのち雨という天候のせいなのかわかりませんがそれほど混んでおりませんでした。
並ばずに滑れるスライダーもあり、けっこう楽しめました。
ソフトドリンク飲み放題で3杯くらい飲みました。
食べ放題はつけませんでしたが、時間の指定があるようだったので、自分たちの都合に合わせて好きなものを食べられる方がいいと思いました。
ワイキキからは結構遠いので送迎はつけるべきです。

It was my first time at the sandbar! Depending on the season, I think, but I couldn't stand in the middle of the ocean as I had imagined... I was submerged up to my waist, and it was quite cold. However, the sea was very beautiful, and I was able to see turtles up close, and the snacks were delicious and satisfying! I would like to try again next time! (*^ω^*)

初めてのサンドバーでした！時季にもよると思うんですが、想像していたような海の真ん中に立てることはなかったです…。腰くらいまで浸る状態で、結構寒かったです。でも、海はとっても綺麗でしたし、カメも近くで見ることができましたし、軽食も美味しく満足できました！次回再チャレンジしたいと思います(*^ω^*)

Was disappointing that helicopter tour was cancelled but that was due to bad weather - so not much you can do. Probay wouldn't have booked tour without the helicopter part. The first part of island tour was a bit commercial so you can spend money at the macadamia shop and orchid shop. However the second part was very interesting - going through the national park and seeing the damage the volcano has caused.
It's a very long day and probably could have been an hour or two shorter. Despite the initial disappointment was still a fun day though probably wouldn't go back to this island again

Waikiki Beach is beautiful, but the Heaven's Sea Sandbar had even more stunning waters and a sense of openness that was amazing!! I was very satisfied to see so many sea turtles!

ワイキキビーチも綺麗ですが、天国の海サンドバーはさらに綺麗な海と開放感で最高でした！！
ウミガメもたくさん観れて大満足でした！

〇Kind and accommodating reservation changes
- I contacted them to change our departure date from Japan to one day earlier than originally planned, and I was worried about whether the change would be approved. However, three days before our departure, I received an email confirming the change, which relieved me, and I am grateful to VELTRA.
- The motivation for this trip came from my third-grade grandson, who requested to go to a place with a big pool and many attractions in Hawaii this year, so I decided to plan it.
- The participants included us and my eldest son's family (with two children).

〇Meeting Point
- We gathered at the three flagpoles in front of the Hilton at the Ilikai Hotel where we were staying, and at the meeting time, there were many Japanese tourists, including those from other tours. Since I have been on tours every year, I expected a large passenger vehicle (light van) as usual, but I was surprised to see a large bus.
- The bus driver took attendance, and we received wristbands according to our respective plans before boarding.
- The air conditioning on the bus was a bit too cold, but the grandchildren were very excited.

〇Entrance
- Bringing food and drinks is prohibited, and there is a check at the entrance. If you have any drinks, they will be confiscated, so please be careful. We brought a water bottle filled with ice (which passed through without issue).
- I didn't bring any valuables, but we used lockers for changing clothes.
- Since I did some research beforehand, everyone wore marine shoes, which were very helpful.
- The park was basically filled with various types of slides, primarily "thrill rides." The younger grandson was too short to ride the four-person slide we entered first, so he played with me in a small pool and had a good time. The older grandson, who wanted to ride, was very satisfied riding various slides with his father. In particular, he loved the super scary slide shaped like a trumpet in red, shouting loudly and having fun with his father, creating wonderful summer vacation memories.
- In terms of time, the older grandson wanted to play more, but overall, I think the duration was just right.

〇Future Plans
- I plan to go again next year with my eldest daughter and second son's family, along with my eldest son's family.

〇親切な予約変更対応
　・当初の計画から一日早くするように、日本を出国日に変更の連絡をしま
　　したが無事変更が承認されるかどうか心配でしたが3日前にメールで
　　変更了承の旨の連絡があり安堵するとともにVELTRA社に感謝していま
　　す。
　・動機付けは小学校3年生の孫がジイジ、ハワイの大きなプ－ルとアトラ
　　クションがたくさん有る所に今年は行きたいというリクエストが有りま
　　したので計画することとした。
　・参加者は我々と長男家族(子供2人)で参加しました。
〇集合
　・私達が滞在しているヒルトンの前のイリカイホテルにある3本の旗竿が
　　ある所に集合ですが、集合時間には他のツアー客も含め日本人がたく
　　さんいました。私は毎年ツアーに行っていましたので、いつものように
　　大型乗用車(ライトバン)かなと思っていたのですが大型バスには驚きま
　　した。
　・バスの運転手が点呼をとり、それぞれの申し込みプラン毎のリストバンド
　　をして貰い乗車しました。
　・バスの中は冷房が効きすぎて、若干寒かったですが孫達は大はしゃぎでし
　　た。
〇入園
　・飲み物食べ物の持ち込みは禁止で入園時にはチェックされ、もし飲み物等
　　が有れば没収されますので、注意してく下さい。我々は水筒に氷を入れて
　　行きました(見事に通過)
　・貴重品は持って行かなかったのですが、着替え等でロッカ－を使用しまた。
　・事前に調査しましたので、全員マリンシュウズを着用しました。大変役立
　　ちました。
　・いろんな種類のスライダーだらけの基本的には「絶叫系」でした。最初に
　　エントリ－した4人乗りのスライダ-には下の孫は身長不足で乗ることが出
　　来ず、小さなブールで私と遊ぶこととし、それなりに楽しんでいました。
　　希望した上の孫は父親といろんなスライダ－に乗り大変満足していました。
　　特に
　　赤い色でラッパの形をした超怖いスライダ-が気に入り大きな声を上げ父親
　　と一緒に楽しく遊び、夏休みの思い出が出来大変喜んでいました。
　・時間的には、上の孫はもっと遊びかったのですが、全体としては丁度良い
　　時間であったと思います。
〇今後の計画
　・来年は長女、次男家族と再度長男家族と全員でと計画しようと思っていま
　　す。　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　以上
　

The total activity time was short. Additionally, the snorkeling felt less free, and because there were many participants, we had to swim in a line in a designated area. We received annoying comments like "keep your distance from the person in front" and "swim faster," which made it frustrating. The sandbar itself was a valuable experience, but overall, it didn't leave a lasting impression. I won't be doing this again.

トータルのアクティビティ時間は短い。また、シュノーケリングは、自由な感じか少なく、参加者も多いせいか、決まったエリアを列で泳がなければならず、前の人と距離を開けろだの、早く泳げだの、どうにもならない煽りをうける。サンドバー自体は貴重な体験だったが、総じて印象には残っていない。2度目はない。

We went on the afternoon cruise and had a great time. Staff were excellent.

Had so much fun, felt safe and loved being serenaded... definitely will go again and on a weekend when adult beverages are permitted : )