All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

My third-grade daughter also participated. I was a bit worried because she isn't very good at swimming, but she was full of curiosity and I had no worries at all. We offered a prayer and headed to the spot on a beautiful boat. We jumped into the sea and followed the leader! We swam quite a bit and got to see some adorable dolphins. This became the best memory of our trip. Floating in the sea, swimming, and gazing at the island was so healing. The staff kept saying that this is the real Hawaii. I want to participate again.

小学生3年の娘も一緒に参加しました。
娘はあまり泳ぎが得意ではないので
少し心配でしたが、好奇心でいっぱいで
全く心配ありませんでした。
お祈りを捧げ綺麗な船でスポットに。
海に飛び込みリーダーについて行きます！
結構泳ぎましたがかわいいイルカに会えました。
今回の旅の一番の思い出になりました。
海に浮いて泳いで、島を眺め、癒されました
スタッフもこれが本当のハワイだ、としきりに言っていました。
また参加したいです。

We participated with our 6-year-old child who is 116 cm tall, and both kids and adults had a great time! The slides, which would likely have long lines in Japan, were unlimited, and the wave pool was fun with its strong waves.

Since there was little sunlight, it's a good idea to bring a hat.

116センチ6歳の子供と主人と参加しましたが、子供も大人も楽しめました！日本ではすごい並ぶであろうスライダーも乗り放題ですし、波のプールも波が荒くて楽しかったです。

日差しが少なかったので帽子を持っていったほうがいいです。

On the day I visited, the beach that often appears in photos was submerged due to high tide, so I couldn't see it. If you want to experience the scenery as shown in the pictures, I recommend checking the tide schedule beforehand.

Onboard, I learned various local stories, which were interesting. During snorkeling, the instructions were clear even for beginners, and I was able to see sea turtles and many fish.

During the trip, my child got seasick, but the crew was very considerate, offering carbonated water and other assistance. When my child suddenly became scared during snorkeling, they provided a canoe for kids, which was a great help. I am truly grateful to the crew for their support. If I have the opportunity, I would like to use this service again.

今回利用した日は、よく写真で見かける砂浜が満潮の時間帯でしたので、海に沈んでいて見れませんでした。
写真通りの景色を味わいたい方は潮の満ち引きカレンダーなどでチェックしてからをお勧めします。

船内では地元の小話を色々教えていただき、面白かったです。
シュノーケリングでは、初心者にもわかりやすく教えていただき、ウミガメや沢山の魚を見ることができました。

道中子供が船酔いしてしまったのですが、炭酸水を飲ませてくれたりと色々気遣っていただきました。
また、シュノーケリングは子供が急に怖がってしまい困っていた所、子供用カヌーを用意してくれたりと担当してくれたクルーの方々には本当に助けられ、感謝しております。
また、機会がありましたら、利用したいと思います。

I checked the tide schedule and went, but the sandbar was only about knee-deep. However, during snorkeling, I was able to experience swimming alongside a turtle that had come out from hiding under the rocks. The lunch was satisfying in both taste and portion size. It was great that the boat had a restroom. I was warned to be careful of jellyfish, and the staff were catching them with nets, but since they were small, a few people got stung. However, the staff promptly provided careful treatment.

潮の満ち引きを調べては行きましたが、サンドバーは膝下半分ぐらいまででした。でも、シュノーケリングでは岩陰に隠れていた亀が出てきて一緒に泳ぐ感じが味わえました。ランチも味も量も満足できるものでした。船にトイレがついていたので、よかったです。クラゲに気をつけてくださいと注意を受け、スタッフの方も網で捕獲していましたが、小さいので刺された方が３、４名いました。でも、すぐにスタッフの方が丁寧に手当てしていました。

Although my child wanted to go, we hadn't made a reservation due to scheduling issues during our trip (related to other activities). I considered taking a taxi or a bus, but I knew it was quite a distance from Waikiki (as I had been to the outlet several times), so after some deliberation, I decided to apply for the entire day I wanted to reserve, and I was able to participate without any issues (^O^).

The prompt response was very helpful. However, there were other buses at the meeting point, and the shuttle bus looked different from the one in the photos, which made me a bit anxious. They did check my name and luggage properly, so I suppose there was no risk of being left behind.

The explanations upon arrival were in Japanese, and since we arrived before opening time, the entry was smooth. I think the price of around 35,000 yen for four family members was reasonable.

子どもが行きたがっていたものの、旅行中の予定がうまくいかず(他のアクティビティの関係で)予約していませんでした。タクシーもしくは、バスで行こうかとも思いましたがワイキキからは結構距離があるのも知っていたので(アウトレットには何度か行ったことがあるので)悩んだ末に旅行中のしかも、予約したい日の全日に申込みをし無事に参加できました(^O^)

迅速な対応でとても助かりました。ただ、待ち合わせの場所に別なバスも停まっており、なおかつ送迎のバスも写真で見たバスとは違っていたので少し焦りました。名前と荷物の確認もきちんとしてくれたので置いていかれることもないのでしょうが。

現地に着いてからの説明等は日本語で、オープン前に到着しているので入園もスムーズでした。家族4人で35,000円くらいだったので妥当だと思います。

I was able to see a pod of 2 to 30 dolphins in the ocean. Since I was participating with my preschooler, I couldn't move around very quickly, but it seemed that other participants were able to see many more dolphins up close. While I was struggling in the water with my 4-year-old son, the guide kindly took care of him, allowing us to see the dolphins. Thank you very much.

2〜30匹のイルカの群れを海中で見ることが出来ました。
未就学児を連れての参加だったため、私はあまり機敏に動けなかったのですが、他の参加者の方はもっと沢山のイルカを近くで見れたようです。
4歳息子を引き連れて海でまごまごしていたところ、ガイドの方が息子の相手をして下さり、イルカを見ることが出来ました。
ありがとうございます。

The guide who accompanied us was Japanese (a woman named Yukiko), and she provided detailed guidance and support in Japanese, which was very helpful since we were participating with two preschoolers. When we asked for photos, she coordinated multiple shots with various backgrounds and poses, which made us very happy. (Although it was a family trip, it's not easy to get everyone in the same photo...) My 6-year-old daughter quickly got used to snorkeling. My 4-year-old son seemed to struggle with the snorkeling mask, but he enjoyed the underwater experience with goggles.

付いてくださったガイドの方が日本人（ユキコさんという女性）で、日本語によるきめ細やかな案内、対応をしていただけました。未就学児2人を連れての参加でしたので、とても助かりました。
写真をお願いすると、様々な背景、ポーズで何枚もコーディネートしてくださり、嬉しかったです。（家族旅行ですが、家族揃って写っている写真はなかなか撮れないので...）
6歳の娘はすっかりシュノーケリングに慣れました。4歳の息子はシュノーケリングのマスクが苦手なようでしたが、水中メガネで海中を楽しんでいました。

This time, I participated with my two grandchildren. They were thrilled to gradually dive underwater. We enjoyed the rarely seen seabed. One disappointment was the condition of the headphones...

今回二人の孫と参加しました。徐々に潜水していく様子に孫たちは大喜びでした。滅多に見れない海底を堪能しました。
一つ残念なのは、ヘッドフォンの調子が…

I read the reviews on Veltra and was concerned about the dirty restrooms and the staff looking at their smartphones, which made me hesitate to join the tour. However, since my child wanted to go, we decided to participate.

Perhaps because we went on a Monday, it was relatively uncrowded, and we were able to enjoy countless attractions, which made me very satisfied. The restrooms were not dirty, and the staff seemed to be monitoring things properly, giving me the impression that improvements have been made.

ベルトラ の体験談をよみ、トイレが汚いのと、スタッフがスマートフォンをみていてあまり良くなかったというのが気になって、ツアーに参加しょうか迷いましたが、子供が行きたいというので行きました。
月曜日に行ったからか、比較的すいていて、数え切れないくらいアトラクションに乗れて満足でした。
トイレもきたなくなかったし、
スタッフも監視をきちんとしていて、改善されている印象を受けました。

We had a wonderful time! Not the typical luau where you basically eat, then watch a show. It’s very interactive, we are able to do things. Staff were so friendly and it really felt like a big family celebration. Highly recommended! Plus the free admission to the fall was breathtaking

People who are prone to motion sickness might find it tough. I was fine, but there were others who looked like they were struggling. The freshly peeled macadamia nuts were incredibly delicious!

乗り物に酔いやすい人はキツイかもしれません。私は平気でしたが、しんどそうにしている人もいました。
剥きたばかりのマカダミアンナッツはすごく美味しかったです！

You might wonder why we would go to a pool in Hawaii, but we went as a couple celebrating our second wedding anniversary.

I was a bit anxious because the shuttle didn't arrive on time, but I guess that's Hawaiian time for you. As soon as we arrived, we stored our bags in a locker and headed straight to the slides with just our smartphones! (The lockers were accessible at any time, and a Japanese staff member showed us how to use them.)

The intensity and variety of the slides were unlike anything we could experience in Japan. I thought we might have to wait in line since the slides change at scheduled times, but perhaps because it was a weekday, we didn't have to wait much and managed to try them all.

By lunchtime, many people who had lunch plans were gone, so it was like having the rides all to ourselves.

We had a hearty breakfast before heading there, so we didn't need to eat lunch.

Also, we found that we didn't need an all-you-can-drink plan; bringing our own unopened water was sufficient. (The designated water bottle was so large that it seemed like it would be a hassle to use the all-you-can-drink option.)

I thought we would only have a short time since we had to gather at 3 PM, but we had plenty of fun.

ハワイに来てまでプール？という声も聞こえてきそうですが、結婚2年目の夫婦で行ってきました。

送迎が定刻通りに来ずそわそわしましたが、ハワイアンタイムなのでしょう。
ついてすぐにロッカーに荷物を預け、スマホだけ持って早速スライダーへ！
（ロッカーは出し入れ自由、日本人スタッフが使い方を教えてくれました）

スライダーの激しさ、数、日本では体験できないものばかりでした。
時間で実施しているスライダーが変わるので、並ぶかと思っていましたが、平日だったからか、すごく並ぶこともなく無事全制覇。

お昼になると昼食がついてるプラン組がごそっといなくなるので、乗り放題状態。

私たちは朝ごはんをがっつり食べてから向かったので、お昼は食べなくても問題なかったです。

また飲み放題プランにしなくても未開封の水持ち込みで十分。
（専用の水筒がでかすぎて飲み放題するの大変そうだった。）

15時集合で短時間だと思ってましたが、十分に楽しめました。

So glad we chose Haleiwa Shark Tours/Three Local Boys! Only had six people on boat and cage held six people! We never had to get out of cage! Saw between 10-20 sharks, hard to tell exactly because there was ALWAYS 4-6 in view! The captain and his mate, terrible at names but think Captain was Chris, both very knowledge about history of island and pointed them out as we were going to drop spot. Felt very comfortable in cage - anybody can do this! I'd love to back tomorrow, but we are leaving. HIGHLY recommend Haleiwa Shark Tours

We participated as a family of three (a couple and our 13-year-old daughter) who loves snorkeling and dolphins. When we arrived at the snorkeling point, we could see dolphin fins from the boat, and we even saw them jumping! That alone brought us so much joy.

There were about 70 participants that day. Before joining, I checked reviews that suggested staying close to the guide in the water, so we made sure to keep near them. When a pod of dolphins appeared, the guide shouted out directions, and we were able to see the dolphins... it was truly moving! Underwater, we could even hear the sounds of the dolphins. I didn't notice, but my daughter exclaimed that she saw a mother and baby dolphin!

We were lucky enough to see the pod multiple times, which was amazing. According to the guide, it was rare to see them that often. After that, we moved to a spot with turtles for snorkeling, but unfortunately, we couldn't swim with them. However, we did encounter a turtle that surfaced on our way back to the port, which made us very satisfied.

The tour content was very satisfying. A few points to note:
1. Take motion sickness medication beforehand.
2. We participated in August, but if you're sensitive to cold, it might be better to rent a wetsuit. I wore tights and a rash guard, but I was freezing and couldn't stop shaking after getting out of the water.
3. The return bus was quite cold, so it's essential to prepare for that.

シュノーケルもイルカも大好きな家族3人で参加（夫婦、１３歳女子）しました。シュノーケルポイントにつくと船上からイルカの背びれが見え、ジャンプする姿も・・・！もうそれだけで喜びが。
当日の参加者は70人と大人数。参加前に口コミ情報をチェックしたら、海ではガイドさんの近くにいるようにとあったのでガイドさんの近くをキープ。
イルカの群れが現れると大声で声掛けしてくれるのでその方向をみるとイルカの群れが・・・感動です！！水中ではイルカの声？も聞こえました。私は気づきませんでしたが、娘は親子のイルカがいた～！と。
一度だけではなく、何度もイルカの群れを見れて本当に最高でした。ガイドさんいわく、こんなに何度も見れるのはラッキーだったそうです。
その後カメのいるポイントに移動してシュノーケルしましたが、残念ながらカメと泳ぐことはできませんでした。（港に帰る途中でカメが水上へ現れたのに遭遇できたので気分的には大満足）
ツアーの内容は大満足でした。
注意点としては
①酔い止めを飲んでおく。
②８月参加でしたが冷え性の人はウエットスーツをレンタルしたほうがいいかも。（私はタイツとラッシュガードでしたが海からあがったら寒くて手の震えがとまらなかったです。）
③帰りのバスはかなり寒いので防寒対策必至です。

The crew was sensational! I loved their friendliness, easy-going American attitude and care for their passengers.
We loved the afternoon and were fortunate to see some wildlife.
Highly recommended.

We went for the shark cage adventure on 1st September. It was one of the most terrifying thing we were doing before we started.
The boat was easy to spot, and the best part they waited for us as we got a little late due to road closures. Thumbs up for veltra and the excursion team to work with us on this and keeping us feeling relaxed.
Pro tip: road closures in oahu are really bad, keep more than usual buffer time for your travel.
The boat ride was really choppy, as we were already informed that there were very high waves. The ride could have been slowed down a little(my wife puked due to sea sickness)
Once at the site, we went down in the cage, and after initial jitters of maybe a minute, you start feeling better and safe. So all the folks who are afraid to do so, please just get in the cage, I promise it gets better.
Waters here were again choppy, meaning we were constantly bumping with cage or someone else.
The.good part was we could see multiple galapego sharks, they are magnificent creatures. We saw two upclose and they were big(7-8 feet long).
Ride back was again on rough waters and could have been slowed down a little.
The guides were ok, could have been better and maybe helped us a bit more in water and calming our nerves a little.

It was a wonderful and fulfilling tour. Thanks to a cute, petite Japanese staff member who supported us from the pick-up to the drop-off, I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind throughout. Not only did I get to see dolphins up close, but the giant turtle I encountered while snorkeling was even more impressive than I had imagined! It came so close that I could almost touch it, making me feel like I could ride it to the Dragon Palace. We also had the freedom to enjoy marine sports like kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, which my daughters absolutely loved. I have participated in various tours in Hawaii, but this Dolphin University ranks among the top one or two for the best experience, and I definitely want to join again. The photos taken by the staff were so beautiful that I ended up purchasing them unexpectedly out of sheer emotion.
*Note: There were some people who seemed to struggle with seasickness, so if you're prone to it, don't forget to prepare motion sickness medication in advance!

とても素晴らしい充実したツアーでした。
お迎えから送迎までずっとサポートしてくれた日本人の小柄な可愛い女性スタッフがいてくれたおかげで終始安心してツアーを楽しめました。
期待していたイルカを目の前で見れたのはもちろん、想像以上にシュノーケリングで見た巨大な亀がこれまた凄かった！手を伸ばせば触れてしまうくらいの距離まで近づけて、本当に人間が乗って竜宮城に行けそうって感じでした。
カヤックやスタンドアップパドルなどのマリンスポーツも順番に自由に遊べて、娘たちも大盛り上がりでした。これまでハワイで色々なツアーに参加しましたが、このイルカ大学は１-２位くらい最高の内容で、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。スタッフの方が撮影した写真もあまりに素敵だったので感動のあまり予定外に購入してしまいました。
※注意：船酔いで大変そうな方もいらしたので、酔いやすい方は事前の酔い止め準備を忘れに！

It was a perfect day with calm waves and good weather, where neither the boat nor the submarine swayed, and visibility was excellent. By chance, there were only Japanese people, so all the explanations were in Japanese, which was lucky. The scuba diving instructor was very knowledgeable about fish and provided detailed explanations very kindly. It was a quick one-hour underwater exploration.

波も穏やかな良い天気で、船も潜水艦も揺れず、視界も良好で言うことなしの日でした。たまたま日本人ばかりになり、解説は全て日本語になりラッキーでした。スキューバダイビングのインストラクターもされているとのことで、魚のことについても詳しく、とても丁寧に解説してくださいました。あっという間の1時間の海底探索でした。

On the way to the sandbar, I was able to see sea turtles multiple times while snorkeling. It was a wonderful experience.
The scenery at the sandbar was very beautiful and impressive, but there were gravel and stones on the ground, which were quite painful to walk on barefoot, so I strongly recommend wearing water shoes.

サンドバーに向かう途中、シュノーケリング中など何回もウミガメに会うことができました。とてもいい経験になりました。
サンドバーは景色がとても綺麗で感動的でしたが、地面に砂利や石があって裸足だとかなり痛いのでマリンシューズを履くことを強くお勧めします。

I was moved to see wild dolphins. I went into the sea four times, and by the fourth time, many people were too tired to go in, but I was able to see the dolphins swimming right below me. It definitely requires a good amount of stamina. The marine sports were also fun.

野生のイルカを見れて感動しました。4回海に入り、4回目は疲れて海に入らない人が多かったですが、4回目に真下で泳ぐイルカたちを見れました。結構、体力が必要です。マリンスポーツも楽しかったです。

At the sandbar, the water level was up to my knees. It's not possible to time your visit perfectly for low tide, and based on past comments, it seems it was deeper at times, so I thought those who could stand on the sand were quite lucky. However, while snorkeling, we encountered a honu swimming by us. Additionally, we found three resting under the rocks, so it's worth keeping an eye out for them. The footage taken by the staff with my GoPro while diving turned out to be the best shot of this trip.

サンドバーでは膝上までの水位がありました。ちょうど干潮を狙っていくことはできないし、過去のコメントを見ると、もっと深かったというのもあったので、砂の上に立てる人はかなりラッキーなのでは？と思いました。
でも、シュノーケリングでは私たちのそばを泳いでいくホヌに会えました。また、水中では、岩場の陰で休んでいるのも3匹も見つけたので、注意して探してみるといいでしょう。持って行ったGOPROで、スタッフの方が潜って撮ってくれたものは、この旅行のベストショットとなりました。

The tour crew was warm, kind, and made it possible for us to spend a wonderful time in the long-awaited paradise of the sea. While the weather is important, I truly felt that the smiles and friendly responses from the crew were essential to the tour experience. Thank you very much!

ツアーのクルーの皆さんも温かく、優しく、楽しい時間を念願の天国の海で過ごすことが出来ました。
天気も重要ですが、クルーの方々の笑顔や気さくな対応が本当にツアーにとっては重要だなと感じたクルーズでした。
有難うございました！

I was able to make a great reservation that included a shuttle bus to Tantalus Lookout. Since it was the day of arrival, I could relax at the hotel until just before the reservation, and it was nice that it was only about a 5-minute walk from the hotel (RYHW). The appetizers, pasta, main course, and dessert were all delicious, and I was able to get a refill on the bread, making my first day in Hawaii very enjoyable. I was told that those who came without a reservation would have a table available after three hours, so it was definitely the right choice to book early.

タンタラスの丘へのシャトルバスもついて、お得に予約出来ました。
到着日だったので、予約直前までホテルでのんびり休んでから行けたこと、ホテル(RYHW)から徒歩5分くらいと近かったのも良かったです。
前菜、パスタ、メイン、デザートどれも美味しく、パンのおかわりも頂け、ハワイ初日を満喫しました。
予約なしで来店された方は3時間後ならお席が用意出来ます！と言われていたので、早めに予約をして正解でした。

This is my second visit! It was disappointing that the Ohana was under maintenance, but the slides and wave pool were thrilling and fun. The shuttle service was right on time, and I was able to sleep soundly both going and coming back.

参加2回目です！目玉のオハナが点検中だったのは残念だったけど、スライダーも波のプールも迫力あって楽しかったです送迎も時間ピッタリで、行きも帰りもぐっすり眠れました‍♀️

I participated with my two children.
During the cruise, we encountered many honu (sea turtles)!
There were even baby honu.
The staff pointed out the direction on the clock, so we didn't miss anything.
At the sandbar, we played beach volleyball and practiced snorkeling.
For lunch, we had delicious hamburgers with freshly grilled patties! My kids went back for seconds!
We also enjoyed snorkeling around the coral reefs.
This is a highly recommended tour that even toddlers can participate in without any difficulty.

こども2人連れて参加しました。
クルーズ中には何匹ものホヌに遭遇！
赤ちゃんホヌもいましたよ。
スタッフが時計の何時方向にいるよーとおしえてくれるので、見逃すことなし。
サンドバーでは、ビーチバレーをしたり、シュノーケルの練習。
ランチは焼きたてのパテを挟んだハンバーガー！とっても美味しかったです。
こどもはおかわりしてました！
そしてサンゴ礁のあたりでシュノーケルを満喫。
幼児でも無理なく参加できるおススメのツアーです。

My son wanted to see an authentic fire show, so we participated for the first time.

There were many foreign guests. The bus guide's high-energy talk was in English, and it was enjoyable.

The entire show was well-structured, combining experience, participation, and viewing, and we had a great time. If the food had been a bit tastier, it would have received a "perfect!" rating.

息子が本場の炎のショーを見たいとのことで、
はじめて参加しました。

外国人のお客さんが多かったです。
バスガイドさんのハイテンショントークは
英語でしたが楽しかったです。

ショー全体も、体験～参加～観賞と
上手く構成されていて、十分楽しめました。
ごはんがもう少し美味しければ
『最高でした！』評価でした。

I think it would be smooth to practice snorkeling in your home bath before going. It’s a good idea to take motion sickness medication to avoid getting sick during the trip. My child got sick on the bus, but we forced him onto the boat to the sandbar. I knew he would be fine once he could stand in the water.

The scenery was beautiful, and I was thrilled to see six turtles while snorkeling. The staff was friendly, and I felt safe and enjoyed myself.

I highly recommend this activity!

シュノーケリングが出来るように、自宅の風呂で練習してから行けばスムーズかと思います。道中は酔わないように酔い止めを飲むと良いと思います。うちは子供がバスの中で酔ってしまいましたが、半ば無理やり船に乗せサンドバーへ。足がつけば平気になるのはわかっていたので。
景色は素敵でシュノーケリング中に亀を6匹見つけたり感動ものでした。スタッフも親切だし安心して楽しめました。
オススメのアクテビティです！

I went in February.
I was very satisfied to see many whales.
It became a good memory.
It was difficult to take photos, but it was fun.

2月に行きました。
たくさんのクジラを見ることができて大満足でした。
良い思い出になりました。
写真を撮るのは難しかったですが、楽しかったです。

Two premium drinks per person. This includes iced tea. "Premium" iced tea? Is the premium that it comes with ice?
Adult beverages are stupidly expensive.

We were much farther from the fireworks than I had hoped.

They lived up the the letter of their advertisement. They don't go beyond that.

At Sandbar, the experience on the boat and in the water was more comfortable than I imagined. For lunch, we had burgers with grilled meat prepared on the boat! And the best part is that drinking beer while in the ocean is something you wouldn't think is possible in Japan. We started playing beach volleyball with just 2 or 3 people, but before we knew it, more people joined in, and it became a blast! Snorkeling was also great, as we had about an hour to move freely and enjoy ourselves!

サンドバーでは、想像以上に過ごしやすい船の上と水の中。お昼は、船の上で焼いてくれたお肉を挟んだハンバーガーを！そして、何より海のに入りながらビールを飲んでもオッケーというのは、日本では考えられませんね。ビーチバレーも、最初は2、3人で初めてていましたが、いつの間にか人が増えて盛り上がり、最高でした！シュノーケリングも、約１時間も自由に動けるので、楽しめます！