All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

Worth it! I was always skeptical about going on dinner cruises and did not know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. To start off, the crew really does go above and beyond to ensure a perfect experience. You start the evening off with a Bellini toast and some delicious appetizers on the top, back deck where there is a ukulele player and a hula dancer. From there they take your party to your table on the inside top deck of the ship. Throughout the course of 7 course dinner, which was amazing, there are musicians playing. The music was perfect for dinner. Not too loud but made for a very enjoyable, entertaining evening. I would recommend the 5-star dinner for couples more than families with children. While it is enjoyable for the whole family, the ambiance make for an exceptionally romantic and memorable evening in Hawaii with that special someone.

Exploring Oahu can be so much fun and Germaine's Luau is one of them! Mind you, I have been to mostly all the Luaus on the island but not for Germaine's. I was only convinced to try when many of my "social media" friends were posting and saying good things about it.
I'm a local resident here, and three of my friends from the mainland came to visit so we decided to join the Luau. They took the bus transportation from Waikiki provided by Germaine's and I drove to meet them there. I checked-in half hour early which gave me ample time to explore around the area and take photos. It’s actually a very nice place! Beautiful private beachfront setting with a view of the spectacular sunset!
We ordered the Hibiscus Package which included 3 drink tickets that I was given immediately at the time of check-in. We had a nice center seating section, which provided a better viewing of the Polynesian entertainment. On our way to the bar and to the buffet line, my friends and I decided to leave our sandals under our bench table and went barefoot through the sand because it was difficult to walk in. It was still a fun night, your feet touching the sand makes it a unique Luau experience.
Their drinks..I think their cups are small but since I got 3, it was just good enough for me! The food was delicious, and lots of Polynesian entertainment! All of my expectations were met. Definitely recommended.

I was worried about what I would do if I couldn't see them, but I was able to see the baby whales multiple times!

見ることができなかったらどうしようと思っていましたが、子供のクジラを何度も見ることができました！

As soon as we left the port, without even having time to prepare, we encountered a pod of dolphins! After diving in and enjoying that, we also saw sea turtles and stingrays. I never expected to see a whale before heading back after playing on the SUP. When it was really time to go back, I realized that my digital camera, which the captain had around his neck, was missing... Even though I said, "It's okay," everyone helped look for it in the water. Within five minutes, Maiko found it, and everything was a surprise! Thank you, everyone.

港を出てすぐ、準備をする暇もなくイルカの群れがーっ！急いで飛び込み堪能したところでウミガメ、エイも登場。
SUPで遊んで帰港する前にクジラまで見られるなんて思いもしませんでした。
で、ホントに帰るとなった時にキャプテンが首からかけていた私のデジカメが無いことに気付いて…
「もういいよー」と言っているのに皆で海の中を探してくれました。
5分もしないうちにマイコーが見つけてくれて、何もかもがサプライズ！
みなさんありがとうございました。

There wasn't much explanation when we boarded, and it was a bit confusing, so I ended up sitting in a different area on another floor. After we set off for a while, we succeeded in seeing whales! We were able to see spouts and tails several times! There was an announcement about the direction, so I could quickly follow the whales with my eyes. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any jumps, and I wished we could have seen them a bit closer, but since they are wild animals, things don't always go as we hope. Still, I'm glad we got to see the whales!

乗船した時の説明があまりなかったのと分かりづらかったので違う階のスペースに座ってしまってました。出発してしばらく経つとクジラを見ることに成功！潮吹きや尾びれなど何回か見ることができました！何時の方向ってアナウンスがあるので、すぐにクジラを目で追うことが出来ました。残念ながらジャンプは見れませんでしたし、もう少し近くでも見れたらなぁと思いましたが自然や生き物ですから思う通りにはならないですよね。でもちゃんとクジラが見れて良かったです！

I was impressed by the beauty of the ocean. The hamburger I had on the boat was very delicious!! I would like to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

海のきれいさに感動しました。
また船の上で食べるハンバーガーはとっても美味しかったです！！
またハワイに行った時は参加したいです。

The captain will tell you the direction of the whale based on the time on the clock.

The observation deck on the third floor is crowded, so the first and second floors are easier to find a spot, which is nice.

時計の時間でキャプテンがクジラの方角を教えてくれます。

3階の展望デッキは人が多いので１階と2階が場所取りやすくていいですよ

First time I went on a boat, first time eating lobster, first time in Hawaii! Everything was perfect from A to Z!

It seems that there are days when you may not encounter whales. On this day, they were also slow to appear. At the crew's words that they were around here, the multinational members all focused their eyes intently. Then, with a splash, they jumped! "Oh my God!" voices exclaimed. Everyone was moved by the sight of these mammals living in the ocean, beings so close to us. It was a tour that allowed us to empathize with the beauty of nature and the essence of life.

日によっては、クジラに遭遇できないこともあるそうです。
この日もなかなか出てきてくれません。あの辺にいるよとクルーの言葉に、多国籍メンバーが一斉に目を凝らす。と、水しぶきを上げてジャンプ！「オー・マイ・ガーッド」と声が上がる٩(^‿^)۶海中で生きる哺乳類、我々に近い存在の姿に参加者全員が感動。自然の素晴らしさと命に共感できるツアーでした。

Had the best day in spite of the rain. Anthony, Cord and Jenner made sure we were comfortable and entertained! Great BBQ lunch was a bonus

The weather wasn't perfectly clear, but the sea was beautiful. I thought I had chosen a day with low water levels for the sandbar by researching in advance, but there was still water up to my knees. However, I was satisfied because I was able to see sea turtles while snorkeling. The guide was also great, getting everyone excited and actively taking photos, which was a nice service. The only point for improvement would be that since there were quite a few people on the tour, it took some time to gather everyone, and there were moments when we bumped into each other while snorkeling.

天気は快晴ではありませんでしたが、海は綺麗でした。肝心のサンドバーは事前に調べて水位が低い日を選んだつもりですが、膝下くらいまで水があったもののシュノーケリングでウミガメを見ることができ満足です。ガイドさんも盛り上げてくれ写真を積極的にとってくれるなどサービスがよかっったです。唯一改善点としては、ツアー人数がそれなりに多いので集合に時間がかかったりシュノーケリングの時にぶつかったりしたことでしょうか。

I encountered wild dolphins.
I found a mother and baby dolphin in the pod, and they were very cute.
The tour guide and the crew were incredibly cheerful and it was a lot of fun.
I was worried about getting seasick, but the enjoyable atmosphere made it completely fine.
The hamburger on the boat was also very delicious.
However, the water was colder than I expected.
I think it's a good idea to bring a rash guard.
It was a very good experience.

野生のイルカに出会えました。
群れの中に親子のイルカを見つけましたが、とてもかわいかったです。
ツアーガイドさんも船のクルーの方たちもすごぐ明るくて楽しかったです。
心配していた船酔いも楽しい雰囲気だったので全く大丈夫でした。
船の上でのハンバーガーもとてもおいしかったです。
ただ、海の中は思ってたより寒かったです。
ラッシュガードを持参した方がいいと思います。
とても良い体験でした。

Don’t worry about the early pickup to get you to the west side of Oahu. After swimming with dolphins and seeing at least 10 whales including a mother and calf, you will be wide awake. Sleeping is for the shuttle back home after such a fun-filled adventure. Do it, you won’t regret it!

I was able to encounter eight whales safely. I was surprised that we could see them without going too far after departure. Thanks to that, we didn't have to rush the boat around searching for whales, and I didn't get seasick. A baby whale was jumping and playing several times. It’s quite difficult to take good photos.

無事に8頭のクジラに出会えました。出航後あまり遠くにも行かないで見られたのにはびっくり。おかげで船が疾走してクジラを探し回ることもなく、船酔いもせずに済みました。子クジラが何度もジャンプして遊んでいましたよ。写真を上手く撮るのはなかなか難しいです。

We participated with two adults and children aged 2 and 0. The shuttle bus accommodated our stroller, and we arrived at the departure port. Since it was early in the morning, we bought some bread to eat after boarding. The ship was wheelchair accessible, making it easy to move around with the stroller.

After we set sail, there was an announcement that whales could be seen. We spotted whales jumping and spouting water several times. It seemed like it was raining a bit in the distance, and we were lucky enough to see a double rainbow, capturing both the rainbow and the whales in photos, which made us feel very fortunate.

大人2人 2歳0歳の子連れで参加しました。
送迎車にはベビーカーも積んでもらい、出発港に到着しました。
朝早かったため、パンを買っておき乗船後に食べました。船内はバリアフリーになっているためベビーカーでの移動も楽々でした。

出航してからしばらくしてクジラが見えるとのアナウンスがありました。
ジャンプしたり潮を吹くくじらが何度も見えました。遠くで少し雨が降っていたのか、ダブルレインボーも見られ、虹とくじらが同時に写真におさめられ、とてもラッキーな気持ちになりました。

I participated on Valentine's Day, February 14.
The weather forecast had predicted rain and even thunderstorms.
However, on the day itself, although it was quite cloudy, I was able to see many whales.
Right after the boat set out, I was lucky enough to see a big rainbow in the distance, the first one of this trip.
It was windy and cold, but I desperately filmed videos.
There were quite a few baby whales.
They seemed to be jumping with all their might, which was adorable.
If the weather had been nice, I would have seen the most beautiful scenery, but overall, I was satisfied.
Like me, most people were watching from the top deck, but actually, viewing from around the second deck might have been better because it was closer.

参加したのは2/14バレンタインデー。
ずっと天気予報は雨、更に雷マーク。
でも当日は雲が多めだったものの、沢山の鯨を見る事が出来ました。
船が出て直ぐに、今回の旅で初めての遠くにかかる大きな虹まで見られてラッキー。
風が強くて寒かったものの、必死に動画撮影しました。
ベイビー鯨が多めでした。
一所懸命にジャンプしているようで可愛かった。
もしお天気が良かったなら最高に美しい景色が見られたはずでしたが、概ね満足。
私もそうでしたが、皆さんも最上階で見ている方が殆どでしたが、実は2階辺りで見るのが距離が近くて良かったかも？

The pickup arrangements at the hotel were poor, and it took a long time to get on the bus.

Whether or not you can see whales really depends on luck...

This time, I was able to see the back and tail fins about two or three times. I think it was more impressive from the bottom deck?

A friend who participated on a different day mentioned that they missed seeing a whale because there was an announcement while they were eating, so that's something to take personal responsibility for. There are plans that include meals and various experiences, but it really depends on what you want to focus on.

ホテルでのピックアップの段取りが悪く、なかなかバスに乗れなかった
クジラが見える見れないは本当に運しだいなので。。。

今回は2～３回背中と尾ひれが見れました。
一番下のデッキで見たほうが迫力あったかな？

別の日に参加した知人は食事をしている途中にクジラ発見のアナウンスがあり見逃してしまったと言っていたので、そこらへんは自己責任ということで。
食事や、各種体験付きのプランありますが、どこに主眼を置くかってところですね。

There is a dock about an hour from the hotel by shuttle bus, where we take a boat to the sandbar.

The area where the boat arrives at the sandbar was about waist-deep, but in some places, it was shallow enough to reach just below the knees.

While the sand did not emerge above the water's surface, the view was absolutely stunning! It felt surreal to walk in the middle of the ocean.

As soon as we arrived, we were able to see sea turtles swimming near the anchored boats, and during snorkeling, we saw sea turtles resting on the coral and many fish.

The staff spoke Japanese and made the experience very enjoyable.

I’m really glad I participated in the tour.

One thing to note is that this activity is weather-dependent. I participated in February, which is not only the rainy season but also when the water can feel cold. If it’s not sunny, the view may not be as breathtaking. Additionally, the UV rays are strong.

I recommend applying sunscreen, wearing a rash guard, bringing a slightly larger towel to dry off after getting out of the boat, and bringing something like a hoodie to wear.

送迎バスでホテルから1時間ほどのところに船着き場があり、船でサンドバーに向かいます。

サンドバーは、船が到着する場所は腰ぐらいの深さでしたが、場所によっては膝下ぐらいまでになるところもあります。

砂が水面から顔を出すことはありませんでしたが、大絶景！です。
海の真ん中を歩く非日常感。

停泊している船の近くを泳ぐウミガメを到着してすぐに見ることができ、シュノーケリングでは海底のサンゴの上で休んでいるウミガメとたくさんの魚を見ることができました。

スタッフさんは日本語で盛上げてくれるのでとても楽しい時間が過ごせました。

ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。

注意点としては、天候に左右されるアクティビティであることです。
2月に参加していますが、この時期は雨季であるばかりでなく、海に入ると寒く感じます。
晴れていない時は大絶景とまではいかないかもしれません。
そして、紫外線は強いです。

日焼け止めを塗り、ラッシュガードを着用することと、船から上がったら体をしっかり拭くことができるように少し大きめのタオルを用意すること、パーカー等の羽織る物を持参することをおすすめします。

Whale watching with my parents! The sea was a bit chilly with some wind, but we were able to see whales about three times. Besides the whales, we also enjoyed views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the ocean, making it a wonderful memory!

両親を連れてのホエールウォッチング！
海は風があり少し寒めでしたが、
クジラは3度ほど見れました
クジラ以外にも海からワイキキ、ダイヤモンドヘッドが見れて良い思い出になりました！！

The tour took place in Hawaii under unusually low and rough weather conditions. Right after departure, many people started feeling seasick, but it turned out to be a lucky day, as we encountered a large pod of dolphins that swam leisurely beside us and even surfaced, which the crew described as a miracle. During snorkeling after the dolphins, we also had the rare chance to see a ray.

The weather changed rapidly, with rain, sunshine, and clouds, but thanks to that, we were able to see a double rainbow. The strong winds made it difficult to stop shivering on the boat. There was no place to change out of wet swimsuits, so we had to dry off with towels and put on a jacket while still wet. Those who are not confident in the cold should be cautious on cloudy days. For those worried about seasickness, I recommend starting with a shorter dolphin tour.

ハワイでは滅多にない気温が低く荒れ気味の天候の元でのツアーでした。出航直後から船酔いする人続出でしたが、イルカの大群に出会えた上、イルカ達がずっと私達のそばを悠々と泳いだり、水面に浮かび上がって来たりすらクルー曰く奇跡のようなラッキーデーでした。イルカの後の亀とシュノーケリングの際も珍しくエイに出会えたりしました。
途中雨が降り、晴れ間が出たり曇ったりと目まぐるしく天気が変わりましたがお陰でダブルレインボーまで見られました。
風が強くて船上で体の震えが止まらず辛かったです。濡れた水着を着替える場所は無いのでタオルで拭いて濡れたまま上に上着を羽織るしかありません。寒さに自信のない人は曇りの日は要注意です。船酔いの心配な人はまずは時間の短いイルカ中学に入学する事をお勧めします。

We boarded the boat as a family of four with our 2-year-old and 11-month-old baby! We were excited and a bit nervous wondering if we would see whales, but we enjoyed exploring the boat and taking in the scenery without getting bored. Since it was the rainy season in February, it was a bit chilly, so warm clothing was necessary.

The staff were wonderful; they played with the kids and smiled at them, gave us paper caps as gifts, and showed us videos and photos of whales and dolphins they had filmed in the past. They were very kind to the children.

As for the whales, we were able to see the spouting whales, their backs, and tails! When we saw them, everyone cheered, and it was more moving than we expected! I want to go again when the kids are older.

2歳児と11ヶ月の赤ちゃんをつれて家族4人で乗船しました！
クジラ、見れるかな〜〜とドキドキワクワクしながらも、船の中を散策したり、景色を楽しんだり、飽きることなく楽しめました。
２月の雨季の時期だったので肌寒かったので防寒具は必要でした。
スタッフのかたも子供たちをみるとみんな笑顔で遊んでくれたり、紙製のキャップをプレゼントしてくれたり、過去に自分たちが撮影したクジラやイルカの群れの動画や写真などを見せてくれて、子供たちにとても優しかったです。

肝心のクジラですが、潮吹きークジラの背中や尾びれ、見れました！
みれた瞬間はみんな大歓声で、思ったよりも感動しました！！
子供たちが大きくなったらもう一度見に行きたいと思います。

On the morning of the day, when the shuttle bus arrived at the location, I was told that it was canceled. The day before, there had been bad weather, and as a result, the sea was murky. I changed my reservation to the latest time at 3 PM, thinking it might be better in the afternoon. However, the visibility was only about a meter. I felt that this was unacceptable, especially since I had paid over 15,000 yen. I think it would be completely different if I went on a nice day. I wish there had been a half-price refund system.

当日朝、送迎バスが現地に到着したときに、キャンセルになりましたと言われました。前日天候が悪い日があり、そのため海が濁ってるとのこと。午後ならいけるかもしれないと予約を変更して一番遅い3時になることに。しかしながら透明度がメートルほどでした。一万五千円以上払ってるのに、これはないなぁと思ったりもしました。天気の良い日に行くと全然違うんですよね、多分。半額バック制度があればよかったなー

I thought it would be difficult to catch it due to timing, and that turned out to be true. I'm glad I was able to see a bit of it towards the end. I appreciate the crew for their efforts.

なかなかタイミングが合わないと見れないと思っていたがその通りでした。終盤に少し見れたのでよかったです。クルーの方々には感謝したします。

The guide was supposed to be in English, but the Movie Tour was conducted in Japanese. However, the guide was very friendly, and we were very satisfied with the tour, including our 3-year-old child. I would like to participate again when I visit Hawaii.

英語でのガイドということでしたが、Movie ツアーについては日本語でのガイドでした。また、とてもフレンドリーなガイドさんでしたので、3歳の子供含め大変満足なツアーでした。またハワイに行った際には参加してみたいと思います。

The optional tour we had planned was suddenly canceled due to bad weather, so we made a last-minute reservation to participate that morning. The sea was very pleasant, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. After a while, we encountered a mother whale and her calf, along with a pod of dolphins! They were very close, and we could hear the sounds they made when they spouted water. They stayed near the surface for a long time, allowing us to watch them for quite a while, which was incredibly moving! While the whale was diving, we enjoyed watching the dolphins jump, making for a very fulfilling experience.

予定していたオプショナルツアーが天候不良により急遽中止になってしまったため、当日朝に予約しての参加でした。
海上はとても気持ち良くキレイな景色を楽しめました。
しばらく船を進めるとくじらの親子とイルカの群れに出会える事が出来ました！
とっても近かったので、潮をふく時の音も良く聞こえ、海面付近にずっといてくれたので長い時間見ている事が出来てとても感激しました！
くじらが潜っている間はイルカのジャンプを楽しめ、とても充実した時間でした。

I was able to see whales a few times, and the view from the ocean near Waikiki and Diamond Head was amazing. The top observation deck is great, but the lower level had fewer people and might have been even better.

鯨が何回か見れて、ワイキキやダイアモンドヘッドの海上からの眺めは最高でした。一番上の展望デッキもよいけれど、下の階も人が少なくよりよかったかも。

The weather was nice, and I was glad to be able to see whales.

Even though it's always summer in Hawaii, the sea was cold in February. I wore warm clothing and a hood, so I managed to stay comfortable. It's necessary to prepare for the cold.

I quickly realized that whales were visible thanks to the announcements from the guide and captain.

The whales that appeared repeatedly flapped their tails, almost as if they were waving.

天気も良くて、クジラも見ることが出来て良かったです。

常夏のハワイとは言え、2月の海上は寒かったです。
防寒着を着てフードを被っていたので、どうにか快適に過ごすことが出来ました。
寒さ対策は必要です。

ガイドや船長のアナウンスでクジラが見えた事は直ぐに分かりました。

現れたクジラはテールフラップを何度も繰り返してくれて、まるで手を振っているようにも感じました。

I participated in February, which is winter and the rainy season in Hawaii. Although the wind felt a bit chilly, the weather was pleasant and enjoyable. Our shuttle bus driver, Pete, had a friendly and relaxing talk in Japanese that made the ride to the port fun from the start.

My partner, who has had ear surgery in the past, was a bit scared of the water, but the supportive staff and the variety of activities helped ease those worries. They explained that the boat would sway due to the wind, and they sold anti-nausea products for those who didn't bring medication or couldn't take it. We purchased some, and they worked very well for us. On our return flight, the plane was quite bumpy, and many people felt nauseous, but thanks to the anti-nausea products we bought, we were fine. It turned out to be a surprisingly good purchase (it's a good idea to bring cash in dollars if you plan to buy).

Once on the boat, our Japanese guide, Izumi, began her explanation. Izumi's explanations were excellent, clearly outlining what to do and what not to do, which was very impressive. We were excited to be there, but she emphasized the importance of following proper etiquette, not putting ourselves in danger, and not enduring discomfort if we felt unwell. She also mentioned that touching sea turtles incurs a fine of 350,000 yen. It was truly educational, as she provided explanations not found in the guidebook about protecting the environment for future visits.

The captain also tried to keep the boat steady and moved slowly. After about 20 minutes on the boat, we arrived at the planned beach location. Unfortunately, it wasn't a beach, but the shallow waters were calm and very beautiful.

We chose not to participate in snorkeling and instead enjoyed activities on the sandy bottom. The staff was engaging and made it easy to communicate any needs or issues.

Moreover, two sea turtles came close to us!

A cool foreign staff member took photos for us.

We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch on the boat, which was filling and a lot of fun!

From start to finish, it was an exciting and enjoyable experience! Thank you to all the staff.

Thank you, Hawaii! I want to participate again.

ハワイでは真冬で雨季の2月に参加しました。
やや風が冷たく感じましたが、それも気持ちよく感じるような良いお天気でした。
お迎えバスのピートさんのトークは緊張をほぐしてくれるフレンドリーな日本語トークで朝から楽しく港まで到着しました。
過去に耳鼻の手術を受けている相方さんは、水に潜れなくはないのですが、少々水が怖いので楽しめるか心配だったのですが、そんな心配を吹き飛ばしてくれるスタッフの皆さんのサポーティプな対応と、アクティビティの豊富さでした。
風があるので船が揺れるから船酔いや、波酔いの説明があり、薬を持ってこなかった人や飲めない人用に酔い止めグッズを販売してくれてます。私たちは購入しました。
私たちにはとても効果がありこの日の酔い止め効果も抜群でしたが、帰国の飛行機がかなり揺れて酔ってる人が多かったのですが、購入した酔い止めグッズを使用して酔わずに済みました。思わぬ良い買い物までできました。(購入するなら現金ドルを持って行くといいですよ)

船に乗ると日本人ガイドのIzumiさんの説明が始まります。Izumiさんの説明が秀逸でしっかりと良いこと、ダメなことをわかりやすく教えてくれて感動ものです。
私たちは楽しみにここに来ていること。
でも、楽しむためにはしっかりとマナーを守り、自分を危険に晒さないことはもちろん、具合悪かったら我慢しないことや、海ガメに触ると罰金35万円かかることなど。また次も気持ちよく参加ように環境を守る。ことのガイドブックには載っていない説明など本当に勉強になりました。

キャプテンもできるだけ揺れないようにゆっくりと船を走らせてくれました。船に乗ること20分くらいでビーチ予定の場所に到着。
残念ながらビーチにはなってませんでしたが、浅瀬で波も穏やかなのでとっても綺麗でした。

シュノーケリングには参加せず砂地でアクティビティを楽しむ方を選びました。
スタッフのみなさんが楽しくもりあげてくれて、いつでも必要なものや困りごとを伝えられる状態になってます。

しかも、海ガメさんたちが2匹も寄ってきてくれました。

写真もスタッフの外国人のカッコいいお兄さんが撮ってくれました。

船上で食べるブッフェランチもお腹いっぱい美味しく食べて、最高に楽しかったです！

最初から最後までずっと楽しくワクワクでした！
スタッフのみなさんありがとうございました。

ありがとう、ハワイ！
また参加したいです。

At first, I was a bit discouraged when I saw the full down dive and it didn't come back after 10 minutes, but when another whale appeared and I witnessed it slapping its tail multiple times, I was so moved that tears came to my eyes! I'm really glad I participated.

初めはフルークダウンダイブする姿を見て、10分過ぎても出てこず、少し諦めていましたが、もう一頭のくじらが出現し、何度もテールスラップする姿を見たときは感動して涙が出て来ました！
本当に参加してよかったです。

The ship was fine, but the trip was disappointing, since we didn't see any whales. We did the trip in the second half of January in 2018.