All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

Overall, it was a fun tour that really got everyone excited. The duration was short, so you can make the most of your day. Of course, the view from the sandbar was amazing.

全体的に盛り上げてくれるツアーで楽しかった。
時間も短時間なので、１日が有効に使えます。
もちろん、サンドバーの景色は最高でした。

This is Hawaii time! My first impression is that I will come back! This is my fifth year in Hawaii. This time, I'm staying for three weeks, so I'm challenging myself to snorkeling, something I've never done before. My wife can't swim at all, so she has been practicing at a nearby pool for a year, but in reality, she hasn't been able to go much and still can't breathe properly while swimming. The day before the tour, we practiced just the arm movements of the breaststroke at the hotel pool (saltwater pool). Is this level okay??? Both my wife and I are 70 years old. The large bus at Sheraton Aloha Landing was full, which shows its popularity. The rain stopped, and the cloudy sky was a relief. Water volleyball was more difficult and fun than I expected. We watched turtles, ate delicious BBQ hamburgers, and went snorkeling for the first time. My wife held onto me while colorful fish swam within reach. We quickly got used to snorkeling, and it was a blissful time.

これぞハワイの時間！また来るぞ！と言うのが第1の感想。ハワイ5年目。今回は3週間の長期滞在なので、これまで一度も無かった、シュノーケリングにチャレンジ。家内は全く泳げないので、1年前から近くのプールで練習していたが、現実にはなかなか行けず、まだ息継ぎができない。今回のツアーの前日ホテルのプール(海水プール)で、平泳ぎの腕の動きだけ練習。こんなレベルで大丈夫？？？家内も私も70歳。シェラトンアロハランディングで大型バスが満杯。人気の程が伺える。雨もあがって曇り空が助かる。水上バレーも思った以上に難しく、面白い。カメを眺め、美味しいBBGハンバーガーを食べて、初シュノーケリング。家内は私につかまりながら。色とりどりの魚が手が届くところで泳いでいる。すぐにシュノーケリングにも慣れ、至福の時間。

I visit every year, more than 10 times. Each time, I enjoy the different colors of the sea and the varying water levels. The one thing that never changes is the instructor, YUKIKO. She always greets us with her exceptionally cheerful smile. This year (June 28, 2019), I will go with my sister.

毎年通い詰めて、１０回以上。毎回、海の色と水の量が違い楽しんでいます。
ちっとも変わらないのがインストラクターのYUKIKO。とっびきりのご機嫌な笑顔で迎えてくれます。
今年は（２０１９年６月２８日）おねいちゃんと二人で行きますね。

It was amazing to see the beautiful white sea and the sea turtles swimming gracefully up close. It was my first time being able to see sea turtles that closely. The guide was very lively and made the experience enjoyable throughout.

白い美しい海と、優雅に泳ぐウミガメを間近で見られたのが最高でした。あんなに近くでウミガメを見ることができたのは初めてでした。ガイドの方のノリがたくさん盛り上げてくれて、終始楽しい時間を過ごせました。

This was our first time in Oahu and first time at a Luau. Highly recommend Toa
Luau. We arrived a few hours early since ticket includes admission to the Waimea Valley Gardens and Falls. Bring swimsuits and take a dip into the waterfalls at the end of the valley! We walked back to the Luau in time for the fun activities and 'pre-Luau' events includes crafts. We attended as a couple but this would be wonderful for families. The Luau then began with an amazing show complete with dancing and fire! Cousin Billy our host was entertaining and hospitable--the entire experience has a 'family' welcoming vibe. The food was good with a variety of choices. Because we were on our honeymoon Cousin Bill called up all the anniversaries/honeymoon couples for a special gift and blessing which was so special to us. We would definitely return this time with our family! Great job Toa Luau we'll be back!

The staff were friendly and took a lot of photos for us. Since we couldn't see dolphins up close this time, I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii. The lunch on the boat was also amazing! We got to see turtles and sharks up close!!!

スタッフのみなさんフレンドリーでたくさん写真も撮ってくださいました。
今回は近くでイルカを見ることができなかったのでまたハワイに行く際はぜひまた参加したいと思います。
船の上で食べるランチも最高でした！
亀やサメを間近で見られました！！！

I participated alone, but there were a few other solo participants as well. I have been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first time on the Manoa Falls tour! It was so much fun without a dull moment! Since we didn't take a bus, I learned a lot of things I wouldn't have known otherwise. They also took pictures for us, and we could go at a leisurely pace. The weather was great that day, but the ground was quite slippery, and I slipped a few times. Just when I started to get hungry, we had a delicious lunch at Kapiolani Park while looking at Diamond Head! Our guide, Billy, was really fun, and the driver, John, had a charming smile that made the tour very enjoyable. If the dates align, I would love to join this company's dolphin tour as well. Thank you!

1人で参加しましたが他にもお1人参加の方がチラホラ。
ハワイは何10回と来てたのですがマノアの滝ツアーは初めて‼️
退屈する事なく楽しかった‼️
バス使って行くのでは分からない事もいろいろ教えていただき
写真も撮ってくれるしゆっくりなペースで行けます。
当日はとてもいい天気でしたが足元がよく滑るので何回かズルっとしました。
お腹空いてきたところでダイヤモンドヘッド見ながらカピオラニ公園で
美味しいランチ‼️ ガイドさんのビリーさんすごく楽しくドライバーさんのジョンさん？すごくチャーミングな笑顔で癒されるツアーでした。
日にちが合えばこの会社のイルカツアーも行きたくなりました。
ありがとうございました

Travel: It takes about 30 minutes by bus from the hotel in Waikiki. Since it can be a bit chilly, it's a good idea to bring a jacket. If you are prone to seasickness, it's advisable to take motion sickness medication.
After that, we will board the boat, but Japanese people and Americans, along with others from English-speaking countries, will be on a different boat. It's reassuring that explanations will be provided in Japanese. Soft drinks are free, and alcohol will be paid for collectively after returning from the sandbar.
Impressions: The sandbar is for practicing snorkeling and taking a walk.
We moved to the snorkeling point, and there were life jackets available, so even as a first-time snorkeler, I had a great time. The number of fish when we got into the water was incredible! 😊

移動他:ワイキキのホテルからバスで30分ほど移動します。少し寒いので上着はあった方が良いですね。船に酔いやすい方は酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いです。
その後、乗船しますが日本人とアメリカ人他英語圏の方々と別の船に乗ります。日本語で説明いただけるので安心です。ソフトドリンクは無料で、アルコールはサンドバー帰りでまとめて払います。
感想:サンドバーは、シュノーケリング練習と散歩です。
移動して、シュノーケリングポイントに向かいますが、救命胴衣もあり、シュノーケル初めてでもとても楽しめました。海に降りた時の魚の数が半端なかったです(^^)

The Star of Honolulu sunset cruise, was awesome! My husband surprised me with the dinner cruise to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Once on board, we met and had a picture taken with the Captain. We visited with some of the staff, they were fascinated that we were American Indians. Once the cruise set off, appetizers were served and it was the beginning of the amazing 7 course dinner. Each course was better than the previous dish served. The serving staff were fantastic, took care of any needs or questions we had. The entertainment was extraordinary, from the piano player, Hawaiian dancers to the beautiful singer at the end. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend this to anyone who wants to do something very special for any occasion.

I participated with two younger colleagues from my company.

When we boarded the boat, the rain had eased and we were able to enjoy the sandbar and snorkeling without any stress, which was great.

I was worried about my colleagues who couldn't get into the water or felt anxious about snorkeling, but thanks to the staff's consideration, they were transported to the sandbar on a small boat and were taken around to look for turtles, so it seems they really enjoyed the tour.

A special thanks to Jamie for the fun conversations, and to Kaz, who took a lot of photos as a sort of assistant, and to Ebizou from Hawaii, who guided us around on the boat.

The staff and the tour deserve five stars, but since the weather and the tide conditions weren't perfect, I deducted one star... Next time, I hope to aim for a tour that scores 120 points. Thank you for the truly wonderful memories.

会社の若い後輩2人と参加させて頂きました。

船に乗るときには、雨から薄日がさす状態に回復し、サンドバーとシュノーケリングがストレスなく楽しめて良かったです。

海に入れなかったり、シュノーケリングに不安を感じた後輩を心配しましたが、スタッフさんのお気遣いで、小さなボートでサンドバーに運んで下さったり、かめを探しに回って下さったりしたので、ツアーをとても楽しめたようです。

特に楽しいトークのジェイミーさん、あと、写真を沢山撮ってくださった準スタッフ？のカズさん、ボートで回って下さったハワイのエビゾウさん、ありがとうございました。

スタッフさんとツアーは5つ星ですが、天気と干潮の状態が今一歩だったので、星が1つ減りました…
次は120点のツアーを狙って参加したいと思います。
本当に素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。

From the moment that we first interacted with staff at the shuttle bus pick-up, the whole package was seamless. Staff made the bus ride and boarding so easy that we just had to be swept along and enjoy the experience. The management on the boat was also superb, but kept personal. The Friday night fireworks just completed a beautiful night.

Compared to the dolphin tour, I didn't see as many whales as I expected, only catching a glimpse of them when they surfaced for air. I would like to go see them again.

イルカのツアーに比べて、息継ぎで浮上してくる一瞬のみで思ったより鯨が見えなかった。また、見に行きたい。

- I arranged round-trip transportation from Sheraton Waikiki, so we will depart at 7 am.
- Even if it's sunny in Waikiki, it can be rainy and chilly when you arrive near Kualoa. (Participated in mid-May)
- Although the guide was supposed to be in English, two out of the three tours had Japanese guides. (There were also a few Japanese guides.)
- I went with small children, but the shuttle bus and the ranch were able to hold our stroller, which was great. (To be precise, at the ranch, we were just allowed to leave the stroller where the staff were sitting, so it felt more like a strong sense of personal responsibility rather than being taken care of.)
- Lunch is a buffet. The air conditioning in the lunch venue was quite strong and cold, but there are terrace seats, so we ate there. (The menu was simple, consisting of vegetable salad, meat dishes, and rice.)
- The vehicles and boats at the ranch can be quite bumpy, so if you're feeling uneasy, I recommend taking motion sickness medication.
- There is a diaper changing station in the restroom, which was convenient for those with infants and toddlers.
- Since it's a ranch, there are naturally mosquitoes and flies, and there is quite a strong smell from animal waste.
- After finishing the three tours, we returned to Waikiki around 3:50 pm.

・シェラトンWaikikiからの往復送迎を手配したので、7amには出発します。
・Waikikiは晴れていたとしてもクアロア付近に着くと雨が降っていて、肌寒いことがあります。（5月中旬に参加）
・英語ガイドとなっていますが、3このツアー中2つは日本語ガイドでした。（日本人ガイドも数人いました。）
・小さい子供連れで行きましたが、送迎バスも牧場でもストローラーは預かってもらえたので、良かったです。（厳密に言うと、牧場ではスタッフの座っているところにストローラーを置かせてもらっていただけなので、預かってもらったという感じよりは自己責任感が強いですが）
・昼食はビュッフェです。昼食会場内は冷房が強くて寒いですが、テラス席もあるのでそちらで食べました。（メニューは野菜サラダ、肉料理、ご飯という感じの質素なものです。）
・牧場内での車や船はかなり揺れることがあるので、不安な方は酔い止めを飲んだほうがいいと思います。
・トイレにはおむつ交換台があるので乳幼児連れには便利でした。
・牧場なので当然ながら、蚊やハエはいますし、動物の排泄物の臭いもかなりします。
・3つのツアーが終わってWaikikiには3:50pmくらいに戻ってきました。

Swimming with wild dolphins was AMAZING! We struggled to find spinner dolphins early May 15, but Danielle and the entire crew were patient and determined to spot other types of dolphins. We found spotted dolphins, in deeper waters, which are faster but amazing to see in the wild. The crew including Yogi, Tyler, and a couple others helped our ship of 25 or so passengers stay safe and calm in the water knowing exactly what to do as the dolphins and wild life swam all around us. Making sure the swimmers and dolphins stayed safe was at the forefront of our dive. We relocated to another swim spot to see fish and turtles in shallow waters and we got to play on the slide and use paddle boards the crew provided us with. Jade, the photographer/ videographer, was amazing in capturing our time on the boat and in the water. This crew was fantastic and my fiancé and I would recommend this excursion 10/10 as a MUST DO. The feeling iI got seeing this animals in their natural environment, so willing to let us be close to them , is something I will never forget. We purchase the pictures from Dolphins and You and I can’t wait to get home to upload them!

I was excited to see what kind of big fish I could encounter on my first submarine ride, but unfortunately, I didn't see the large fish I was hoping for. However, I was glad to see what the ocean floor looks like with my own eyes.

生まれて初めての潜水艦に乗船でどんな大きな魚が見れるのか期待をしていたのですが運が悪いのか自分が思ってた大きな魚が見れなかったのが残念でした。でも、海の底がどの様になっているのか見たかったので自分の目で見れた事は良かったです。

It was quite an exciting experience that is not something you can do every day. There were Japanese guides and crew members who spoke Japanese, making it a tour that was understandable even for those who don't speak English.

In my case, there was a temporary interruption due to a malfunction in the submarine's air purifier, but thanks to the courteous support from the staff at Veltra and the local team, I was able to reschedule and continue the experience.

I had a great time. Thank you!

体験事態もなかなかできることじゃないので、わくわくさせてもらいました。そして日本語の案内や、日本語が話せる乗務員さんがいらっしゃって、英語がわからなくても理解できるツアーでした。
自分の場合途中、潜水艦の空気清浄機が故障し、一時中断はしましたが、ベルトラさんや現地の方々の丁寧な対応により、時間変更という形でやり直させていただきました。
とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございます。

I was able to see two turtles! The food was delicious, and I had a great time. If I could have taken more photos, I would have wanted to buy a lot! What a shame.

カメが2匹も見れたよ〜〜
ご飯も美味しかったし、楽しかった٩( ᐛ )و
写真撮ってもらえたのが、やすかったらたくさん買いたかったなぁ！残念

Perfect day. Great crew and beautiful weather and location. The snorkeling was awesome had close up encounter with turtles and heaps of fish. Lunch was also great thank you.

First, we went to the sandbar where we had about an hour of free time, but unfortunately, it was raining and cold, so we couldn't go into the sea. I recommend bringing a jacket just in case.

After that, we moved on to snorkeling for those who wanted to participate, and this is something you should definitely experience. You can see fish and, if you're lucky, get a close look at sea turtles, which is the highlight of this tour. The guide was friendly and kept the atmosphere lively, and we even saw seals while moving on the boat. It was a lot of fun.

まずサンドバーに行きそこで1時間ほど自由時間がありましたがあいにく雨が降っており寒くて海に入っていることが出来ませんでした。念の為上着を持って行くといいと思います。
その後移動して希望者のみシュノーケリングをしますがこちらは体験した方がいいです。魚や運が良ければ間近でウミガメを見る事ができこのツアーの目玉です。ガイドの方も気さくで盛り上げてくれますしボートで移動中にアザラシを見ることができました。とても楽しかったです。

Unlimited drinks and snacks, and since we couldn't see any whales, we were allowed to repeat the experience for free four times. The staff were all kind and it was the best!

ドリンク飲み放題、お菓子食べ放題、クジラ見れなかったため、4回も無料でリピートさせていただきました。スタッフもみんな親切でさいこうです

I wanted to experience walking in the ocean, so I participated. I was a bit hesitant because the tide wasn't ideal on the day I could go, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. I got to see sea turtles, and the weather was great. When in doubt, it's best to participate! The hamburger was delicious too. The staff were friendly and cheerful, and I was very satisfied.

一度、海の中を歩く経験をしてみたく、参加しました。行ける日が今一の潮の引き加減だったので、悩みましたが、十分楽しめました。ウミガメも見れて、お天気にも恵まれ、やはり、悩んだ時は参加するに限ります！
ハンバーガーも美味しかったです。スタッフさん達が綺麗で明るく、とっても満足できました。

It seems like there are unusual weather conditions everywhere, and it was cold even in May. It's usually much hotter.

So, when entering the sea, it was fine to just wear a swimsuit and then dry off and put on a cover-up when getting back on the boat.

I was grateful to have a warm drink after snorkeling; it was a nice way to relax.

どこでも異常気象のようで、５月でも、寒かったです。毎年はもっと暑い。と、おっしゃってました。
なので、海に入るときは水着だけで入り船に上がった時に体をふいて上着を羽織ると大丈夫でした。
シュノーケリングが終わってから温かい飲み物を頂きほっと出来てありがたかったです。

I participated in this tour for the first time!

This is a tour that even those who are not good at snorkeling can join with peace of mind. You can relax on the boat or rent kayaks and floaties in the shallow waters, which is reassuring.

Additionally, the crew members provided clear and thorough explanations, and I appreciated how attentive they were to the participants, more than I had expected.

If you suddenly feel like trying snorkeling during the tour, you can receive a snorkeling lecture and join in with confidence.

I recommend bringing marine shoes that can be worn in the water when participating.

I definitely think it was a great choice to go with Captain Bruce's tour over others.

はじめてのこのツアーに参加しました！

シュノーケリングが苦手な方も安心して参加出来るツアーです。
船内に残ってのんびりしているか浅瀬でカヤックや浮き輪などのレンタルもあり安心です。

又、乗組員の方も丁寧でわかりやすい説明で思っていたより ツアー参加者に気を配っていて良かったとおもいます。

途中でやっぱりシュノーケリングに挑戦してみたいと思っても安心してシュノーケリングのレクチャーを受けて参加出来ると思います。

参加する際は、海でも履けるマリンシューズを持っていく事をおすすめします。

他のツアーより断然キャプテンブルースのツアーにして良かったとおもっています。

It was my last day at Hawaii and it made a perfect finale for me.
Sand bar and ocean were beautiful, staffs were nice and kind, burger was delicious.
Don't miss it!

I had a vague image of it and didn't have high expectations, but experiencing it in reality was truly moving. Riding in a submarine was also a valuable experience, and above all, I was able to experience the clear blue seabed as if I were diving myself. I'm glad I participated. You can also see sea turtles!

何となくイメージも出来るし、そこまで期待していませんでしたが、
実際に体験すると感動モノでした。
潜水艦に乗る経験も価値あるものでしたし、何よりも青く澄んだ海底を
まるで自分が潜っているみたいに体験でき、参加してよかったです。
ウミガメも見れますよ！！

My First Trip to Hawaii
I'm glad I was able to join this tour.
It became my best memory from this trip.
I think visiting the sandbar is a must when coming to Hawaii.
Snorkeling in the water there was so much fun.
Above all, our guide was kind and attentive.
I would love to participate again.

初めてのハワイ
このツアーに参加出来て良かったです。
この旅行での一番の思い出になりました
ハワイに来たらサンドバーは絶対に外せないと思います
海の中の浜そこでの、シュノーケルとても楽しかったです
何よりも親切丁寧なガイドさん
またもう一度参加したいと思っています

I researched online before going, but I was worried about how the tide and weather would affect things. However, it was a perfect 100-point view. The staff were all really kind, and the food was delicious, especially the meatballs. The sunlight was truly intense, so I wish I had brought a rash guard.

ネットで調べて行きましたが潮位や天候が関係してるのでどうなるか心配でしたが100点満点の絶景でした。スタッフの方もみんなホントに親切です。料理も美味しくてミートボールの味が特に良かったです。
日差しが本当に強烈なのでラッシュガードを持っていけばと思いました。

I, in my 50s, was able to enjoy it as well. I'm grateful to the staff. The weather was nice, and the sandbar was beautiful. During snorkeling, there were times when participants were too close together, and I felt that I would have liked to enjoy it a bit more leisurely.

５０歳代の私でも楽しめました。スタッフの方たちに感謝です。
天気も良くサンドバーも見れきれいでした。シュノーケリングが参加者同士がかたまりすぎて手や足が当たることがありもう少しゆったりと楽しみたかったなと感じました。

I'm going to the sandbar for the first time!
A wide shallow area with a sparkling white coral carpet!
Imagining moments like that, we set sail!
At first, the weather seemed to be nice...

Before I knew it, the weather turned bad from the mountains.
In no time, the sky above the sandbar was covered with dark clouds,
and without any sunlight, we landed on the sandbar anyway!

The water is so cold~~＞＜
It started to rain, and everyone around was hardly enjoying the sandbar,
just waiting inside the boat＠＠

I can't complain about the weather!
I accepted that we were just unlucky this time.

If there's a chance next time, I want to see a beautiful sandbar!

初めてサンドバーに行く！
広い浅瀬に、白く光るサンゴのじゅうたん！
そんな中で、ハイチーズ！
なんてことをイメージしながらいざ出港！
最初こそ、なんとか天気は良さそうだったのに・・・・

気づけば、あれよあれよと山の方から天気は崩れ。
あっという間に、サンドバー上空も真っ黒な雲に覆われて
日差しもないまま、とりあえずサンドバーに上陸！

水冷たい～～～～＞＜
雨も降ってきたし、周りのみんなもサンドバーを楽しむどころか
船内でほぼ待機状態＠＠

天気に関しては誰にも文句は言えません！
今回は運が悪かったと、潔く諦めました。

次回チャンスがあれば、きれいなサンドバーを拝みたいです！

This was my second time on this tour. I participated on April 28, right in the middle of Golden Week. I was originally scheduled to join on the 27th, but there was some trouble with the ship that day, and it couldn’t depart, so I had to join the next day.

The last time I went, two years ago, I participated alone, but this time I was with someone else. During the previous trip, we found dolphins about 20 minutes after departure and spent a long time snorkeling with them and even got to see turtles up close. I was hoping for a similar experience this time!

Maybe the weather wasn’t great? This time, it took a while to find the dolphins, and we searched from the boat for about an hour before the dolphins finally noticed us and came into view! Just as we were all set to snorkel and swim with the dolphins, one of my companions got seasick and panicked a bit since it was their first time snorkeling.

They decided to give up after just 10 minutes in the water. They told me to go ahead and enjoy, but I couldn’t just leave them alone on the boat while I had fun! (As a guy, I felt I had to support the girl properly!)

I felt a bit regretful, but we were able to spot dolphins from the boat, and they even came quite close at one point. Just being able to see the dolphins made my companion happy.

Despite the ups and downs, we ended with some fun commemorative photos, and I realized how enjoyable it is to see dolphins! Even though we were at a distance, they were so cute! I’m already looking forward to planning to join again in two years!

今回で2度目のこのツアー。
ゴールデンウィークの真っ最中の4月28日に参加しました。
本当は27日の参加予定だったのですが、その日の船がトラブル？
で出港不能となり、翌日に改めての参加となったのですけどね。

前回は2年前に一人で参加したのですが、今回は二人での参加。
前回は出港後、20分ほど？でイルカが見つかり長い時間シュノーケルで
イルカを見たり、亀を間近で見れたりもしたのです。
今回もそうなると良いな！と、思いながらの参加です。

少し、天気も良くないってのもあったのかな？
今回はなかなかイルカが見つからず、船の上から探すこと
1時間ぐらい？　ようやくイルカがこちらに気づいて？見つかってくれました！
さっそく、みんなでシュノーケル！でイルカと泳ぐぞ！！って時に・・・
一緒に行った人が、船酔いもしたのと初めてシュノーケルで少しパニくって
しまって＞＜　
海に入ってわずか10分で、断念。連れは私はいいから見てきて！って
言ってくれたのだけど、一人船の上に放置して自分だけ楽しむわけにも
行かないじゃないですか！
（一応、男子としては女子をしっかりとサポートせねば！ｗ）

少し、心残りはありましたが、船の上から一緒にイルカを探しながら
遠めでもイルカは見れましたし、途中船のすぐ近くにも来てくれた。
そんなイルカを見ることができて、それだけでも連れは喜んでくれてました。

なんやかや、すったもんだありましたが、最後は楽しく記念撮影なんかもして
やはり、イルカを見ることって楽しいな！そして遠めだったけど、イルカは
可愛いな！って思いました。
2年後にもう一度、参加するつもりで今から楽しみに計画を練ってますｗ