All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

I participated with my 2-year-old. We joined in the morning, but despite that, the sandbar was already covered by the tide and we couldn't see it. I wonder if we needed to take an earlier tour? However, my child seemed very satisfied floating in the waves with a float. It was a beautifully sunny day, and the ocean was incredibly clear.

For lunch, we had burgers with charcoal-grilled patties. They were absolutely delicious! Since my child can't eat hamburgers yet, I brought rice balls.

We were lucky enough to see not only sea turtles but also manta rays up close! In the end, after playing a lot, they provided warm drinks for our chilled bodies, which was very satisfying. The staff were kind, and it was reassuring that they spoke Japanese. I would love to participate again.

2歳児連れて参加しました。
午前中に参加しました。にも関わらず、サンドバーはすでに潮が満ちてきていて見れませんでした。もっと早いツアーじゃないとダメだったんでしょうか？ですが、子どもは浮き輪で波に揺られて、大満足だったようです。良く晴れた日で、海がとっても綺麗でした。
お昼ご飯は炭火で焼いたハンバーグを挟んだバーガーでした。最高に美味しかったです！
子どもはまだハンバーガーを食べられないので、おにぎりを持参しました。
ウミガメはもちろんのこと、ラッキーにもマンタが間近で見れました！
最後はたくさん遊んで、冷えた体に、暖かい飲み物も出してくれて、大満足です。
スタッフさんも優しくて、日本語なので安心でした。また参加したいと思いました。

The sandbar tour, which can only be seen at low tide, was wonderful thanks to the friendly staff, and we had a great time. The weather was nice, we got to see the sandbar, and we enjoyed swimming around the anchored boat, where we spotted natural sea turtles multiple times.

Additionally, we had a snorkeling plan included, but we ended up retiring from that. Instead, we were able to borrow kayaks and floats, and we also had the opportunity to experience stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Although it was for a short time, we also enjoyed cruising on the cruiser, so thank you for that.

Thanks to the staff's fun conversations and attentive service, we had a lovely time. However, for those participating, since it involves snorkeling and a vacation at sea, I hope everyone prioritizes safety, follows the rules, and enjoys themselves responsibly. It was a fun and wonderful experience.

干潮時のみ、見る事の出来るサンドバーのツアーですが、スタッフさんの対応が良く、楽しく素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。お天気も良く、サンドバーも見れて、係留されたボートの周りを何度も泳ぐ自然なウミガメも見られて楽しく時間を過ごすことができました。
また、今回シュノーケルプランもついていましたが、私達はリタイヤしてしまいましたが、代替アクティティー
として、カヤックや浮き輪を貸して頂いたり、ＳＡＰ(スタンダップパドルボート)の体験もさせていただいた上に、少しの時間でしたが、クルーザーによるクルージングも体験させていただき、ありがとうございました。
スタッフさんの楽しいトークときめ細やかな対応で素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。ただ、参加される方についてはシュノーケルや海でのバカンスという事もあって、安全を最優先に考えてルールをしっかり守って自己責任で、管理した中で、楽しんでいただきたいなと思います。楽しく素敵な時間で良かったです。

The sandbar was very beautiful, but it was about waist-deep and was more ordinary than I had imagined... It might have been better to consider the tide times before going. The sea turtle watching was amazing; I was able to swim very close to the sea turtles, and it was an emotional experience!

サンドバーはとても綺麗でしたが、腰くらいまで深さがあり、想像していたより普通の海でした…潮の満ち引きの時間を考えて行った方が良かったのかもしれません。ウミガメウォッチはとても近くでウミガメと泳ぐことができ、感動しました！

I participated in the morning tour. It was a bit early, but the lunch buffet was delicious and I was very satisfied! I can't swim, so I gave up on snorkeling, but just playing around on the board was enough fun. Next time, I want to join the afternoon tour... next year? The year after? I will definitely choose Captain Bruce again!

午前のツアーに参加しました。少し時間は早めだったけど、ランチブッフェも美味しくて大満足！泳げないのでシュノーケリングは諦めましたが、プカプカとボードで遊ぶだけでも、十分楽しめました。今度は午後からのツアーに参加したいなぁ…来年？再来年？また絶対にキャプテンブルースを選びます！

The weather was great, and I really enjoyed the sandbar! The staff were all cheerful and entertaining, which made it a lot of fun.

天気も良く、サンドバーを満喫出来ました！
スタッフの方も明るく面白い方ばかりだったので楽しかったです。

We were the only Japanese people there, but it felt completely natural. The staff were great with small children, and those with experience studying abroad in Japan were very kind!

日本人は私たちだけでしたが、全く違和感なく、小さな子どもの対応も良く、日本に留学経験ありのスタッフも親切でした！

I went on a Saturday in October, and it was relatively empty, so I was able to ride without waiting. It was smaller than I imagined, but compared to places like Nagashima Spa Land, it was still American-sized and large. The shuttle service plan included a cheerful Hawaiian driver who picked us up.

10月の土曜に行ったが比較的すいていた為並ばずにすぐ乗れた
想像よりかは小さかったがナガスパとかに比べるとやはりアメリカンで大きい
送迎付きプランでお迎えのおじさんも陽気なハワイアンでした

The lei bearer was a sweet, smiling, helpful and delightful greeter and the lei was absolutely gorgeous. My wife was very pleased. This was a fitting introduction to the warmth of the people we encountered and I cannot praise our receptionist and the lei enough. SO glad I chose to do this, and VERY pleased with the person sent to carry it out. She was right at the gate waiting, and accompanied us to baggage and to our limo. My wife and her had a lovely conversation from gate to limo. Bill and Betty Rooks 5th Nov 2019

The number of participants was too high compared to the size of the cruiser, making it difficult to find a place to sit during the cruise and at lunchtime, forcing us to stand the whole time. Additionally, the safety of snorkeling was entirely left to the individuals, with no supervision. Despite there being dangerous areas with depths over 10 meters, there were no staff monitoring the situation, nor were there any lifeguards available. It’s concerning that an accident could happen at any moment.

クルーザーの大きさに比べて参加人員が多く、クルージングの道中も昼食時も座るスペースが確保できず立ちっぱなし。またシュノーケルの安全面は全て本人任せで放置。水深が10メートル以上の危険箇所があるにもかかわらず、監視するスタッフもいなければ、ライフセーバーの用意もない。これではいつ事故が起きてもおかしくない。

It was a truly wonderful tour that created amazing memories. There was an American honeymoon couple, and we had a great time during meals. The setting sun was a memory I will cherish for a lifetime. However, I was a bit disappointed that the restaurant crew didn't engage with Japanese people as much compared to others. I wondered if they thought we didn't understand English or if they assumed we wouldn't tip. The tour was fantastic!

とても素晴らしい思い出になるツアーでした。
アメリカ人のハネムーンカップルもいて食事の時も盛り上がりました。
刻々と沈む太陽は一生の思い出になります。
ただ少し残念だったのは、レストランクルーが、他の国の人とくらべ日本人に対しあまりこえかけをしてくれませんでした。
英語がわからない人種と思われてるのか、はたまたチップを渡さない人種と思われたのか
少し気になりました。
ツアーは最高です！

I went with the Royal experience with my husband and 2 year old son. It was the first time Luau as a family. We absolutely loved it!!! The chief was very funny, and the show had a lot of audience engagements when the chief and his crews welcome audience up on the stage for dance and couple anniversaries. Food was very good and of course, the Mai Tai was amazingly tasty! Also, the activities before the show were really fun!!! My 2 year old son loved watching dances especially the last fire dance! He did not blink at all! I would totally recommend to everyone who has not experienced Luau but also to who wants more family oriented Luau experience.

Thank you, Chief and the crews for amazing Luau experience!!!

I was thrilled by the colors of the sea that I've never seen before and the beautiful location. During snorkeling, I even got to see a sea turtle, and I had a blast paddleboarding.

What impressed me the most was how bright, fun, and friendly the staff were.

There are no changing rooms or showers, so it's best to go in clothes suitable for entering the water and just throw on something over your swimsuit for the return trip. I was a bit worried about that, but I didn't feel sticky or uncomfortable after getting out of the water.

It was a wonderful tour where I experienced the best of Hawaii's stunning location and the warmth of its people.

見たことない海の色と美しいロケーションにテンション上がり続けました。
シュノーケリングでは海ガメとも会え、サップでおおはしゃぎしました
何よりスタッフの方皆さんが明るく楽しく気さくに対応くださったのがとても印象的です。

更衣室やｼｬﾜｰはないので、海に入れる服装で行き、帰りも水着の上に服を羽織る感じでした。
少し心配でしたが、海から上がったベタベタ感などはなかったので特に不快感なく過ごせました☺️

ハワイの最高のロケーションと人の温かさを感じる素敵なツアーでした

We participated as a family.
It was very fun to interact with the dolphins.
The trainer communicated with gestures, which was great!
There were also some families with small children participating, and they seemed to be fine!
The pool was surprisingly deep, which made me a bit nervous!
It rained partway through, but it was no problem at all!

There was a little trouble with the photos, but they kindly assisted us even after we returned to Japan!
The photos are now viewable without any issues!
Thank you very much!!

親子で参加しました。
イルカにふれあいとても楽しかったです。
トレーナーの方も身ぶり手振りで対応してくださいました！
一緒に小さい子どもさんだけで参加してる方がみえましたが、平気そうでした！
プールの中は意外に深いので、少しドキドキしました！
途中で雨が降りましたが全然平気でした！

写真のトラブルがありましたが、日本に帰ってからも親切に対応してくださいました！
写真は無事見れるようになりました！
ありがとうございました！！

The atmosphere of the cruise felt like being in Hawaii, which was great! If you can speak English, I think it would be fun to communicate with various people.

Since it was Friday, we were able to see an impressive fireworks display.

クルーズの雰囲気がハワイに来た感じがしていいです！
英語が話せれば、いろんな人とコミュニケーションが取れるので、楽しいと思います。

金曜日でしたので、迫力のある花火がみれました。

My son loves it, and we go every year. This year, Dad joined for the first time. We were able to go all the way to the back during the wave pool, and my son seemed to have a great time.

This year, there were surprisingly many people, and most of the slides were open at the same time, so we were able to enjoy various attractions. Usually, there are fewer staff, and you have to time your visits to the slides when staff are present to use them.

Another downside is that the operating hours are short, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM (due to transportation, we can only play for a shorter time than the actual hours).

If we can, I think we'll go again next year!

息子がお気に入りで、毎年行っています。今年はパパも初参加。波のプールの時に奥の方まで行くことが出来て、息子も楽しそうでした。
今年は意外と人が多かったのか、ほとんどのスライダーが同時間にやっていて、色々楽しめました。例年はスタッフが少ないのか、スライダーが時間別でスタッフが居るところを狙って行かないと出来なかったので。
あとは10時半から15時までと営業時間が短い（送迎がるので実際の営業時間よりも短い時間しか遊べない）のがマイナス要因がです。
来年も行ければ行くかな♪

You can have a great time enjoying the pool and slide facilities, but there was only one restaurant available for lunch, which resulted in long lines and felt like a waste of time for the tour participants. Additionally, the air conditioning on the shuttle bus was excessively cold, which was tough on our bodies after getting out of the pool. This time, we were unfortunately caught in a long downpour and had to seek shelter, but the kids were very satisfied, so I would like to consider joining again next time, depending on the weather.

プールやスライダー施設で思いきり楽しめますが昼食時のお店が1件しか無く、結果大行列に時間を費やしツアー参加者には時間のロスに感じました。また送迎バスの冷房が異常に寒くプール上がりの身体に堪えました。今回は長時間のスコールに振られ雨宿りも残念でしたが、子供は大満足でしたので次回はお天気と相談して参加したいと思いました

I participated with my 4-year-old grandchild and daughters. While waiting at the hotel, I was surprised when a more impressive bus than I expected came to pick us up. It was about a 40-minute drive from the hotel in Waikiki, enjoying the stunning coastal views. Sea Life Park was smaller and a bit less crowded than I anticipated, but because of that, we were able to participate in various events. Before the main dolphin touch program, my grandchild was thrilled to feed the sea lions, touch baby sea turtles, and feed the little birds. Before booking this program, I inquired with the Japanese branch of Sea Life Park about whether I could participate while holding my 6-month-old baby, but they said no, so either my daughter or I had to wait outside during the program. However, when I asked again before checking in on-site, they surprisingly said it was okay. We paid an additional fee and were all able to go to the dolphin pool. It was about $20 more than the advance reservation price. I wish this kind of information had been properly updated. The actual dolphin touch program left a bit to be desired in terms of content and duration. The return bus ride was neither too long nor too short, making for a perfectly timed stay, and overall, I was satisfied. The cafeteria food in the park was also delicious.

４歳と６か月の孫と娘たちとで参加しました。ホテルで待っていると予想以上に立派なバスが迎えに来てくれて驚きました。ワイキキのホテルから４０分ほど、海沿いの絶景を楽しみながらのドライブでした。シーライフパークは予想よりこじんまりでやや閑散としていましたが、その分色々なイベントに参加出来、メインのイルカタッチの前にアシカにえさをあげたり、ウミガメの赤ちゃんにタッチや小鳥にえさをあげたりと４歳の孫は大喜びでした。このプログラムを予約する前にシーライフパークの日本支社に６か月の赤ちゃんを抱っこして参加できないか問い合わせたところダメとの回答で私か娘のどちらかが、そのプログラムの間外で待たなけらばなりませんでした。　現地でチェックイン前にもう一度聞いてみると、なんとあっさりOK。　追加料金を払って全員イルカのプール前まで行けました。　ただ、事前予約の料金より20ドルくらい高かったです。　このような情報もきちんとアップしていただければと思いました。　で、実際にイルカにタッチプログラムは少し物足りなさが残る内容、時間でした。　帰りのバスの時間も長くもなく丁度程よい滞在で　全体的には満足でした。　パーク内のカフェテリアの食事もおいしかったです。　

Very interactive - they do a wonderful job of showing you how things were done back then. You get to help cook some foods (I wish we could have eaten) and get a good look at how they lived! Cousin Billy was funny and very informative, even during our ride from Waikiki to Waimea Valley. The food and drinks did not disappoint either! After dinner the entertainment is second to none - they put on one heck of a show!

We booked VIP and loved sitting up close, but there is not a bad seat in the pavilion.

Our only complaint is that the Toa Luau ruined our other Luau. We attended Toa on Monday and then went to Diamond Head Luau on Thursday and it wasn't even close!!!

Thank you Toa Luau for one of our most memorable experiences while in Hawaii!!

The whole crew was great and the variety of activities made this a great value. Snorkeling reef was a lot of fun. Even on a rainy day this is a great trip.

Well organised excursion to see the Arizona Memorial with sightseeing of Honolulu surroundings. There was also an option to add on more to this trip eg the Missouri ship. A little more time at the Pearl Harbour centre would have been better, however the short time at the actual Arizona Memorial was as per the rules of the memorial, and not set by the tour itself. The film before the trip to the actual memorial was excellent. I am mobility impaired and was using a walker, and found my needs amply catered for, and was made to feel valued and welcome.

I thoroughly enjoyed Germaines Luau especially since it was on the beach.
The food was very good, the show was outstanding.
This has been by far the best luau that I have attended and would
come back and do it again.

When being picked up by the shuttle bus, we had to wait quite a while because someone who was supposed to get on at a certain hotel didn't show up by the scheduled time. I was getting frustrated, thinking, "What if we miss the pool opening time?" but we managed to make it just in time.
The attractions offered a mix of thrilling rides and relaxing experiences, and we had a great time. Even though we were a couple of middle-aged folks, we unabashedly returned to our childhood, squealing with joy.

迎えのバスにピックアップしてもらう際、あるホテルで乗るはずの人が予定時刻になっても現れずずいぶん待たされてしまいました。「プールの開園時間に遅れるのでは…」とイライラしましたが、どうにか間に合いました。
アトラクションはスリル系あり、のんびりゆったり系ありで十分楽しめました。当方アラフィフのおじさんおばさんでしたが、恥ずかしげもなくキャーキャーと童心に帰っちゃいました。

The crew was kind and all very fun, which was great. This was my third time participating, and the lunch was very delicious. I was also able to take pictures of the sacred turtles in Hawaii. It was an activity I definitely want to do again next time.

クルーも優しくて、楽しい方ばかりでとても良かったです。
今回3回目の参加で昼食もとてもおいしくて、ハワイでは神聖なカメの写真も撮ることができました。
次回も是非行きたいアクティビティでした。

I had hoped for a morning tour, but since there were no openings, I joined the afternoon tour instead. I was worried about the water depth, but there was indeed water up to my knees at the sandbar. Still, I was able to see the boundary between the deep blue sea and the clear light blue water, and the scenery was very beautiful. It seems that the encounter rate with sea turtles on this tour is high; they came close to us not only while snorkeling but also when we were in the shallow water. In addition to snorkeling, we could also do activities like stand-up paddleboarding and canoeing. For those who are anxious about snorkeling, it seems there are other activities available to enjoy. As for the meal, we were served Leonard's malasadas right after boarding. They were freshly baked and still warm, so they were very delicious. The barbecue was also served buffet-style, allowing us to eat as much as we wanted. The food was tasty, so I recommend going with an empty stomach. The guides were all very friendly, and I had a great time.

午前のツアーを希望していましたが、空きがなくて午後のツアーに参加しました。水深を心配していましたが、やはりサンドバーでも、膝まで水がありました。それでも、 青く濃い海と澄んだ水色の海の境界は見ることができ、景色はとても良かったです。また、こちらのツアーでのウミガメの遭遇率は高いようで、シュノーケルの時はもちろん、浅瀬にいた時にもカメの方から近寄ってきてくれました。 アクティビティは、シュノーケルの他、SAPやカヌーもできました。シュノーケルに不安がある方は、他のことをして遊べるようです。食事は、乗船してすぐにレナーズのマラサダが配られました。まだ温かい焼き立てをいただけるので、とても美味しかったです。バーベキューもビュッフェ形式で好きなものを好きなだけ食べられます。味も美味しいので、お腹を空かせて行くことをオススメします。ガイドさんもみなさん感じが良く、楽しい時間を過ごせました。

The timing was early November. It was cloudy with no sun, and it was cold. If there had been wind, I would have frozen to death. The tour guide said the sea was peaceful with almost no waves, but I still felt a bit seasick.

The biggest mistake was not considering the high tide times. (I think it would have been good to have a prior explanation when making the reservation.) I participated in the morning tour, but it coincided exactly with high tide, and even in shallow areas, the water was up to my chest. I couldn't walk on the sandy bottom as seen in the photos.

It was cold when I got in the water, and I felt seasick when I got back on the boat, so there was no escape. If there had been sandy areas, it would have been better...

In any case, since it's an activity involving nature, whether you can take great photos depends on the weather. It was nice to see sea turtles, and I enjoyed the stand-up paddleboarding as well.

時期は11月頭。曇りで太陽が出ず、寒かった。
もし風があったら凍え死んでた。波はほとんどなくpeacefulな海だとツアーガイドは言っていたが、それでも少し酔った。
一番失敗したのは、満潮の時間を考えなかったこと。（予約時に事前説明があっても良かったと思う）午前ツアーで参加したが、満潮の時間とちょうど被り、浅い所でも胸の深さまであった。写真で見るように砂地を歩くことはできなかった。
海に入ると寒いし、船に上がると酔うしで逃げ場がなかった。砂地があればまだ。。。

いずれにせよ自然相手のアクティビティなので、映える写真が撮れるかどうかも天候次第。
ウミガメが見れたのは良かった。SUPも楽しめた。

I was able to see sea turtles quite closely, and the ocean was very beautiful and moving. During snorkeling, I couldn't find many sea turtles.

海ガメがかなり近くで見れましたし、海もとてもきれいで感動的でした。シュノーケルの時はあまり海ガメを見つけれませんでした。

I surprised my daughter with a lei service, and she was shocked and very happy. Coming to Hawaii really lifted her spirits. Since they were fresh flowers, I couldn't bring them back to Japan, but they made for great memories in photos.

娘にはサプライズでレイサービスをうけたので，彼女はビックリ，とても喜んでいました。ハワイに来たんだと，一気に気分が盛り上がりました。生花なので，日本には持って帰れませんでしたが，写真に撮りよい思い出になりました。

I felt安心 (safe) with Veltra again this time.

It seems that there are no activities in Japan where you can ride on the back or belly of a dolphin, so I think it's irresistible for dolphin and animal lovers. I was nervous before it started, but Mike, who explained in Japanese, was kind and thorough, and he watched over us, so by the time it began, I was excited. Trainer Maria was energetic and gentle, and I was able to relax and have a truly great experience. It was a Halloween event, but since it was sunny, it wasn't cold (it was cold after taking a shower, though), and once I got dressed, my hair dried quickly, so there were no problems at all.

Veltraさんで今回も安心できました。

日本ではイルカの背中やお腹に乗るアクティビティはないようなので、イルカや動物好きにはたまらないと思います。
始まるまで緊張していましたが、日本語の説明のマイクさんが親切丁寧に説明して下さって、見守ってくれたので、始まる頃にはワクワクしてきて、トレーナーのマリアさんは元気で優しく、リラックスして本当に良い体験ができました。
ハロウィンの参加でしたが、晴れていたので寒くなく(シャワーを浴びると寒かったですが)服を着たら髪もすぐ乾いて何の問題もなかったです。

There were few fish, and the only things to see were artificial structures and a sunken ship. I started to feel sleepy. The only time I got excited was when I was on the boat heading to the submarine, feeling the wind... I think it would have been more enjoyable if there had been more marine life. This isn't really the tour company's fault, though...

魚も少ないし見るものと言えば人工的に沈めた枠とか沈没船かな。眠くなってしまいました。テンションが上がったところと言えば潜水艦に向かう船で風に吹かれてるときかな・・・。もう少し生き物がいてくれたら楽しかったと思う。こればっかりはツアー会社のせいじゃないけど・・・。

We participated with our child! At first, my son was scared, but thanks to the staff, he ended up having a great time in the sea! They prepared a floating carpet on the water for the kids to play on, provided toys, and for those who didn't go snorkeling, they offered a small boat tour, making it a really enjoyable program! The food was delicious and fantastic too!

Above all, the staff was kind! We are grateful for their consideration in making sure both us and our child had fun! It was amazing to see sea turtles too!

子連れでの参加でした！が心配なく、初めに怖がっていた息子もスタッフさんのおかげで最後には楽しく海での時間を過ごしていました！！子ども達が遊べるように海の上に浮かぶじゅうたんのようなものを用意してくれて、その上でおもちゃを用意してくれたり、シュノーケリングをしなかった人には小さなボートで周遊してくれたり、すごく楽しめるプログラムでした！ご飯も美味しくて最高でした！！
とにかくスタッフが親切です！私達や子どもにまで楽しめるよう配慮して下さり感謝しています！ウミガメも見れて最高でした！