All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

Just getting back from Hawaii and had to rate this tour to help all of you out there, like myself, who maybe confused on which tour to take when u r in Hawaii. I definitely would recommend you this one with my experience with Larry as our tour guide. He was very informative as well as funny to keep the fun alive atmosphere (especially in the early morning). It included a great city tour visiting the famous palace too and then a chance to visit Pearl Harbor and The Arizona Memorial. The tour was not too long either so it’s perfect for us since we have two middle school aged kids and can plan to do something else later in the day. Unfortunately we did not get to step onto the Arizona Memorial itself due to a crack being repaired currently but it ensured a time slot for us to visit the site after watching a 20 min video clip on the event. Overall, excellent experience and great tour! Thanks Larry!

There were staff members who spoke Japanese, creating a very friendly environment. The instructor only spoke English, but they guided us in a way that was easy to understand. If you go to the first session in the morning, you'll make it in time for the 12:30 show, and you'll be able to return to Waikiki in the afternoon, making good use of your time.

日本語を話せる受付の方もいて、とても親切な環境でした。インストラクターは英語のみですが分かりやすく進行してくれます。朝一の回に行くと、1230のショーにも間に合い、午後にはワイキキに戻れて時間も有効につかえますよ。

It was very empty in the park, probably because it was May. The slides that would likely have a wait time of over an hour in Japan had almost no wait at all. Every attraction was really fun!

I noticed a few small Japanese children crying because they were scared of the slides. There are quite a few slides that even adults might find scary.

The small lockers cost $13. Basically, I only stored my wallet, phone, and valuables in the locker, while leaving towels and other items at a designated spot by the poolside. If you're worried about theft, I recommend putting everything in a larger locker. The lockers use a PIN code, so you can access them freely.

５月だったからかパーク内はとても空いていました。
日本だったら一時間以上待ちそうなスライダーも待ち時間はほとんど無し。
どのアトラクションも凄く楽しいです！

日本人の小さな子供はスライダーが怖くて泣いている子をちらほら見かけました。
結構大人でも怖いと思うスライダーが多いです。

ロッカーは小さいもので１３ドル。
基本的にはロッカーには財布、携帯、貴重品のみ預け、タオルなどはプールサイドに定位置を決め放置しました。
盗難が怖い方は大きめのロッカーにすべて入れるのをおすすめします。
ロッカーは暗証番号性なので出し入れ自由です。

Awesome time and great staff! Will have to do this one again next time.

Everyone was friend and outgoing! Great staff!!! (:

I participated with my daughters, who are in the fourth grade of elementary school and the third year of middle school. They both said it was the most fun they had in Hawaii. We want to participate again!

小学4年生と中学3年生の娘たちと参加。二人ともハワイで一番楽しかったと喜んでました。また参加したいです。

I was told by a friend that I should go to Sandbar, so I found it on Veltra and made a reservation. Choosing this was the right decision! The scenery I saw online unfolded right in front of me, and I was extremely excited! They also offer rentals for scuba diving and stand-up paddleboarding, which made it a lot of fun. The staff were all very attentive, and I think it's a highly satisfying tour!

友人にサンドバーは行ったほうがいい！と言われたのでベルトラで見つけてこちらを予約しました。こちらにして正解でした！ネットでみる景色が目の前に広がって大興奮でした！スキューバやスタンドアップパドルの貸出もありかなり楽しめます。スタッフさんもとても気の利く方ばかりでとても満足できるツアーだと思います！

● Guide
A young Japanese woman, local women, and others
About 6 people
Three of them are fluent in Japanese, so it was reassuring.
They had a very good vibe.

● Participants
About 90% couples, the rest are friends
Ages are mostly in their 20s to 30s, around 80%

● Tour Feedback
The guide, despite being young, had over 10 years of experience, which was reassuring.
Unfortunately, both the air and water temperatures were not high, so it was a bit cold; some people might find it good to have a wetsuit.
When walking towards the sandbar, there are some corals, so having reef shoes would be better, but it's manageable without them.
It was great that we could practice before starting snorkeling and make decisions afterward (snorkeling or playing around the boat).
I played around the boat with my wife (^ - ^;
We were able to see sea turtles up close!!
There were turtles that were used to people, coming close to us and surfacing right in front of us to breathe, showing a lot of personality!
Since the low tide time is already set, I recommend checking in advance if you really want to see the sandbar.
The tides are a natural occurrence...
It would be good to have an underwater camera; rentals are available, but I think it was around 6,000 yen.
We also had a hearty lunch!

●ガイドさん
若い日本人女性、現地女性、他
６名程度
３人は日本語堪能なので安心。
感じも非常に良かったです。
●参加者
ほぼ9割カップル、あとは友人同士
年齢は20～30代、８割くらい
●ツアーの感想
ガイドさんが若いながらも歴10年以上とベテランで安心でした。
残念ながら気温、水温共に高くなく、寒かったので、ある人はウェットスーツがあると良いかも。
サンドバーに向かって歩くときに若干、珊瑚があるのでリーフシューズはあるとより良いかも。
無くても平気ですが…
シュノーケルを始める前に事前に練習と、それを経ての意思決定(シュノーケリング、船の周りで遊ぶ)が出来たので良かったです。
私は妻と共に船の周りで遊びました(^-^;
海亀が本当に間近で見れました！！
人に慣れた亀がおり、自ら近寄って来てくれて、目の前で海面から顔出し呼吸するなどサービス精神旺盛でした♪
干潮の時間は既に決まっているので、どうしてもサンドバー観たい方は事前にチェックをおすすめします。
潮の干満は自然の事なので…
水中で撮れるカメラがあると良いですね、レンタルも出来ますが、6,000円くらいだった気がします。
ランチもガッツリ食べれましたよ～

A Japanese instructor guided us, making it reassuring even for those who struggle with English. On the day of the trip, the waves were rough, and many people got seasick, so it's better for those who are prone to motion sickness to take medication beforehand.

日本人インストラクターがガイドをしてくれ、英語が苦手な人でも安心。
当日は波が激しかったので、船酔い者続出だったけど、酔いやすい人はよいどめのんでったほうがいいよ。

I participated with my 89-year-old mother. She was hesitant about walking in the sea because of the boat's rocking, but we were very satisfied with our experience! We even got to use an old swimsuit that we had never worn before and made it to the shallow waters. It was a bit chilly, but the wetsuit we borrowed kept us warm.

Large turtles and fish came close to the boat, and it felt like we were in a dragon palace! On top of that, we really appreciated the thoughtful addition of the boat cruise. Thank you so much!

89歳の母を連れての参加でした。船が揺れるのでは、海の中で歩くのはとか、躊躇していましたが参加して大満足！一度も着た事のない昔の水着も活躍、浅瀬まで行けました。肌寒いくらいでしたが、貸していただいた初ウエットスーツで大丈夫でした。
大きな亀や魚が船の近くに来て、竜宮城みたいと！オマケにボートクルーズまで気を使って頂き、本当に有難うございました。

My son (7 years old), who can't swim, was thrilled to chase dolphins and see green sea turtles using a life jacket and snorkel. He was able to see dolphins swimming right under his feet, and those rare sights are etched in his memory. He is now saying he wants to participate in Manta University on the Big Island to meet manta rays next time.

Participating in Dolphin University and experiencing the friendliness of the captain and staff made for a great family outing, and we are very satisfied.

泳げない息子（７歳）が、ライフジャケットとシュノーケルを使ってイルカを追いかけたり、アオウミガメを見たりで、大喜びをしていました。また、泳いでいるイルカが足の下を泳ぐのを見れたり、中々、出会えない光景が目に焼き付いています。息子は今度、ハワイ島でマンタ大学にも参加してマンタに会いたい言っています。
　イルカ大学に参加して、フレンドリーな船長とスタッフの明るさに触れて、いい家族サービスが出来て満足です。

From a beach about an hour by bus from Waikiki, we took a boat to the dolphin habitat. Since it was early in the morning, I boarded the boat still feeling sleepy, but the nice weather and sea breeze woke me up completely. The captain sensed the atmosphere where dolphins might be and stopped the boat. In less than 10 minutes, we arrived at the dolphin habitat, put on our snorkels and fins, and jumped into the sea.

While swimming in the ocean, I had the fun experience of seeing dolphins from various angles! I wonder how the captain can easily tell where the dolphins are. I'm curious...

I was fortunate enough to have three opportunities to see them! For those who have fewer chances, the instructors guide you and create opportunities to see the dolphins, so even if you're not a strong swimmer, you'll be fine!

Additionally, I was able to see dolphins swimming in groups and alongside the boat, which gave a lively and free impression, quite different from what you see in an aquarium. It's important to maintain an environment where wild dolphins can thrive.

At Dolphin University, after dolphin watching, we had free time to enjoy turtles, tropical fish, stand-up paddleboarding, and slides! The staff kept the atmosphere lively, making it a fun experience for families, couples, and friends alike.

Thanks to this experience, I was exhausted and fell asleep on the bus ride back. I graduated safely!

ワイキキからバスで１時間弱の海岸から、船でイルカ生息域まで行きました。
朝早かったので、眠気眼のまま船に乗り込みましたが、良い天気と海の風でスッキリ目が覚めました。
イルカの居そうな雰囲気を船長が察知し船を停留。10分足らずでイルカ生息域までついて、シュノーケルとフィンを身に着け、いざ海へ。
海の中で泳ぎながら、さまざまな角度からイルカを見る体験をすることができ、楽しかったです！
どうやってイルカが居そうな場所が簡単にわかるんだろう。気になる。。。

私は幸運にも３回も機会に恵まれました♪機会が少ない人は、インストラクターの方が誘導してくれて、見る機会を作ってくれるので、泳ぎが得意でない方でも大丈夫！

また、イルカが群れになって泳いでいく姿や、船とともに泳ぐ姿なども見ることができ、水族館で見る姿とは異なり、自由で快活な印象を受けました～。野生のイルカが生息できる環境維持って、必要ですね(^^♪

イルカ大学では、イルカウォッチングの後、自由時間があるため、亀や熱帯魚たち、SUPやスライダーなども楽しむことができました！
スタッフの皆さんも盛り上げてくれるので、家族連れやカップル、友人同士など様々なお客さんがいた中、終始楽しい雰囲気でした。

おかげさまで、帰りのバスでは、疲れて爆睡でしたzzz
無事大学卒業！

Watching the sun set was beautiful! The entertainment and food was good, especially the unlimited crab legs.

It is very windy on the boat, so a jacket is essential. I was quite disappointed that I couldn't encounter any whales, but in the end, I was able to see a whale, so it was really great!

船の上はとても風が強いので、上着は必須です。
なかなかクジラに遭遇できず、残念に思っていたが、最後の最後にクジラを見ることが出来たのでとてもよかったです！

The place I wanted to visit the most in Hawaii this time!! Since the selected locations were only in the Waikiki area, I stayed at the Ala Moana Hotel and walked nearby ^ - ^ I was told it would be called in both Japanese and English, but it was all in English ^ - ^
The local guide was Japanese and very cheerful and wonderful (^^) I was able to see honu (sea turtles) and it was amazing!! I also saw manta rays!!
When getting off the boat to the sandbar, it was a bit deep (about waist-deep for me at 160 cm), which surprised me, but as you go towards the center, it becomes about calf-deep! If you ask the crew or captain for photos, they take great pictures for you! They can even take you on board w
The weather was nice and it was very beautiful!!

今回のハワイでは一番行きたかったところ！！ピックされる場所が、ワイキキエリアだけだったため、アラモアナ ホテルに宿泊した私は近くまで歩きました^ - ^日本語と英語で呼ばれるってことだったけど、全部英語でした^ - ^
現地のガイドの方は日本人の方で、すごく明るくて素敵な方でした(^^)ホヌも見ることができて最高！！マンタも見れました！！
船からサンドバーに降りる時、少し深くて（160センチの私で腰くらい）びっくりしたけど、中心に行くと、ふくらはぎくらいの深さになります！クルーやキャプテンに写真を頼むと、いい感じに写真撮ってくれます！のせられますw
お天気も良くとっても綺麗でした！！

Unfortunately, it started cloudy and then it rained, so I was disappointed that I couldn't see the sunset... Since I arrived on the same day, I didn't eat much during the day, which made me regret having just a light snack. However, I drank a lot and managed to enjoy myself to some extent.

残念ながら曇りから始まり、雨が降ってしまったのでサンセットは見れず残念な結果に…
到着日に行ったので昼間にあまり食事をしないで行ってしまったので、軽食にしてしまったことが悔やまれました。でも、たくさん飲んでそれなりに楽しめました

The sea turtle watching was a lot of fun, with the staff providing great support! I was lucky to see a manta ray, which only appears occasionally! They also informed us about what we could and couldn't do at the sandbar, allowing us to enjoy ourselves without any danger. There were light snacks and drinks provided, making it a fulfilling tour for the price.

ウミガメウォッチングではスタッフさんがしっかりフォローしてくださりとても楽しい時間でした！
たまにしか現れないマンタにも会えてラッキーでした！
サンドバーでもやっていいことダメなことを教えて下さり、危険もなく楽しみました。
軽食やドリンクも用意されてて価格の割には充実したツアーでした。

The day began with an exciting morning call, and while rubbing my sleepy eyes, I listened to the safety instructions and equipment explanations in the stylish bus, which really got my spirits up. Above all, the high energy of the staff was infectious. With their thoughtful attention to detail and unique personalities, the atmosphere on the boat felt like a party, and it was so much fun.

At the dolphin point, I was thrilled to see dolphins swimming slowly right beneath me. At another spot, the water was so clear it felt like I was not even underwater, and I had wonderful memories swimming with sea turtles and tropical fish, losing track of time. I also enjoyed the slide, trampoline, and hula lessons, and I definitely want to participate again next time.

It's a tour that interacts with nature, but there’s so much more to enjoy beyond just the dolphins, so I highly recommend it.

*To those participating: Depending on the season, I recommend renting a wetsuit. My wife loved the logo and ended up buying it.*

モーニングコールから興奮の１日が始まり
眠い目をこすりながらかっこいいバス車内で注意事項やグッズの説明を聞き
テンションが上がります
そしてなにより　スタッフ皆さんのハイテンション
細かい気遣いと個性的なキャラの面白さで
船上はパーティー状態で楽しかったです
イルカポイントでは自分の真下をゆっくり泳ぐイルカたちに
感激
別のポイントでは水中ではないような透明感のある場所で
ウミガメや熱帯魚と泳ぎ時間を忘れてしまうほど良い思い出でした
滑り台やトランポリン・フラレッスンも楽しめ　次回も必ず参加したいと
思います
自然相手のツアーですがイルカ以外にも楽しめておすすめです。
※参加される方へ　時期にもよるかと思いますがウエットスーツをレンタル
されることをお勧めします。
妻はロゴが気に入り購入しちゃいましたが

Hmm... The pre-release buzz was too good, so my expectations might have been raised. It felt very average. The tour guide was a bit intimidating.

うーん。。。前評判が良すぎで期待値が上がってたかも。
とても普通な感じでした。
ツアーガイドの方がちょっと威圧的でした。

The whole tour from start to finish was breath taking! Truely an experience of a lifetime. To be able to go under the waters depths and see the hawaiian pyramids and see the marine life in their natural habitat . Loved it

Well organised and friendly tour - plenty of time at both the sandbar and the snorkel location. Lunch was great, snorkel equipment provided, highly recommend doing this activity.

There were few fish. More than half of the scenery was empty. I felt seasick. Since they don't shine white light on the fish, it was almost a black-and-white world. It was a wedding, so despite having paid a lot of money, my mother whispered, "This is one of the three major disappointments in Hawaii."

魚が少ない。何も無い景色が半分以上。船酔い。魚に白色光を当てないので、ほぼ白黒の世界。結婚式だったので、折角高いお金を払ったのに、母親が「これはハワイ三大ガッカリの１つ」と呟いていました。

I went with a group of friends and we had a blast! The staff was amazing and explained everything to us. They also reminded everyone of the importance of treating the animals with respect which made us very happy!

I checked the low tide times and made a morning reservation, so the beach was perfectly exposed, and I had a wonderful experience.

During snorkeling, I saw about three sea turtles! They were mostly hiding behind the coral, but when I was playing near the boat, a turtle swam right up to me! It was so close that I was surprised.

The guide was very kind and made an effort to ensure everyone had a good time.

It was a bit chilly before we set off because it was raining. I was really freezing during snorkeling...

Also, I was able to borrow a SUP during my free time, and that was really fun!

干潮時間を調べて午前の予約をしたので
バッチリ砂浜が出てきていてとてもいい経験ができました。

そしてシュノーケル中海亀も3匹ほどいました！！
サンゴに隠れてお尻ばっかり見ていたのですが
船の近くで遊んでいると、
スイスイ近くまで泳いでくる海亀にも出会えました！
あまりにも近すぎてびっくり。

ガイドさんもとても親切な方でみんなが楽しめるように工夫してくださってたと思います^ ^

出発前は雨が降っていたので
少し寒かったです。
シュノーケル中は本当に凍えました、、

あと、自由な時間にSUPを貸してもらえて
これが本当に楽しかったです！

It was a nice outing. You can bring your own liquor. The crew was nice. They only offer beer and water, but I think wine would be a nice addition. It was good, especially for the price. Nothing exceptional though.

Being in the middle of the beautiful sea feels amazing! Swimming with sea turtles and fish has become the best memory! Thank you very much.

綺麗な海の真ん中にいる気分は、最高です。！
海亀や魚達と一緒に泳げたのは、最高の思い出になりました！ありがとうございました。

We were lucky to enjoy the sandbar at low tide (^ - ^). The weather was initially predicted to be rainy, but we were able to see some sunshine and fully enjoy the beautiful sea. The snorkeling was reassuring with thorough explanations, and the barbecue on the boat was delicious. It was great that a turtle came to visit us too! ☆

ちょうど運良く干潮でサンドバー楽しめました(^-^)
天気も始めは雨と言われていましたが晴れ間も見られてとてもきれいな海を満喫できました。
シュノーケリングも丁寧な説明で安心して参加できました。船上バーベキューも美味しかったです。
亀も来てくれて、良かったです☆

The tour was exciting, and the progress was smooth, making it enjoyable without getting bored! It was a bit cloudy due to the volcanic eruption, but I was satisfied. However, the hamburger for lunch was cold, so I would have preferred to eat it while it was warm.

ツアーの盛り上げ方、進行がスムーズで飽きずに楽しめました！噴火の影響で少し曇ってましたが、満足できました。
ただ、お昼のハンバーガーは冷めていたので
あったかいうちに食べたかったです

I participated in a three-generation family trip! My father had been hoping to see a submarine! I was so moved when I saw it emerge from the sea before diving!! However, once we dove, there were not many fish to see. I was expecting to see a variety of fish, but there was a lot of time spent just looking at the endless seabed, with only occasional fish…

3世代家族旅行で参加しました！
父が希望していた、潜水艦！潜る前に海から現れる姿を見て見たときは、感動しましたー！！
が、いざ潜ると、魚少ないのですね〜
もう少し色々な魚が見られるのかな？と期待していましたが、果てしなく続く海底を眺める時間も多く、たまに魚…という感じでした、汗

It was a cloudy day, but the food was delicious, and I got to encounter sandbars and sea turtles. I was able to take some wonderful photos! I think it's a good idea to check the tide times for that day before going!

雲の多い天気でしたが
ご飯は美味しいかったし
サンドバーやウミガメにも出逢えて
素敵な写真が撮れました！
その日の
潮の時間をしっかり調べて行くのが良いと思います！