All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

I really wanted to see it live, so I decided to try whale watching for the first time. Since this is the only season to see them, I thought it would be a great opportunity.

In the morning, we headed to the port on a large bus, where a somewhat older but impressive cruise ship was docked. Other guests from different buses boarded, and we received explanations about the whales' behavior, how to respond when we spot them, and the best locations to find them.

As we set sail, we enjoyed a leisurely cruise while gazing at Waikiki Beach and heading out to sea just past Diamond Head. It seemed like the whales appeared somewhere, but I missed them. However, I was able to see a few blows and breaches from a distance afterward.

When everyone turned in unison toward the direction of the sighting, it created a strange sense of unity, and I really enjoyed it. Whether or not you see them is a matter of luck, but even just the cruising experience was highly satisfying, and I was able to spend the morning in a pleasant and meaningful way.

どうしても生で是非見てみたいというということで、初めてホエールウォッチングに申し込んでみました。この季節しか見れないということもあり、折角ならという思いもありました。
朝、大型バスで港に向かうと少し古めですが立派なクルーズ船が停泊していました。他のバスからのお客さんも乗り込み、生態や見つけた時の対応、出没スポットなどを説明いただきました。
出航すると、横目にワイキキビーチを眺めつつダイヤモンドヘッドの少し先の沖合までゆったりクルーズが続きました。
と、どこかで出現したようでしたが、見逃してしまいました。ただその後に何度かブローとブリーチングを遠目からですが、見ることができました。
出現した時に全員が一斉にその方向に向かうのは妙な一体感があり、とても楽しめました。見れるかどうかは運次第ですが、クルージングだけでも満足度は高く、午前中の時間を心地よく有意義に過ごすことができました。

We had such a good time. There was 7 of us in our group. Some of us had been to Oahu before and some had not. We wanted to take a smaller, more personal tour. So we could all be TOGETHER and learn some of the history of the islands while seeing all the sights.
Our driver was insightful, and fun. He answered all of our inquiries with so much knowledge.
Everyone of us enjoyed the whole tour. It was nice to be able to talk, visit, take pictures and not have to worry about driving and finding the way ourselves.
We didn't feel rushed... got to see everything at each stop.
Mahalo for a wonderful day...

Good experience water was rough so we just cruised inside the harbor but great experience

Tori enhanced the tour with her energy and knowledge! The stop at Fumi’s was my favorite. There just happened to be several hula dancers and a musician that sang for a couple that got engaged. The shrimp was ono! The ube popsicle, too! Waimea Falls was also a treat. There was even a Farmers Market with local fruit and food. Gotta try the ice cream bananas. So good!

There were few Japanese participants, and the guide spoke in English, but this is truly something you shouldn't miss! After seeing the underwater scenery, entering the sea brings various deep emotions. You can enjoy watching fish, sea turtles, and sunken ships. We participated in a few other tours, but we all agreed that this was the best one in our group!

日本人の参加者は少なく英語でガイドでしたが、これはほんとに見て損はないです！海中を見たあとに海に入ると色々と感慨深い
魚や海ガメ、沈んだ船など鑑賞できます
他にもいくつかツアーを参加しましたがこれが私たちのグループでは１番よかったねと感想を言い合いました♪

We boarded the boat and moved to the front on the second deck early after lunch. Thanks to moving early, we secured the best spot for viewing! About 30 minutes later, we spotted a spouting whale! After that, it showed up multiple times. It was swimming close to the boat, and dolphins were swimming alongside it as well. Capturing photos was challenging, so I filmed everything on video. Later, I laughed at my excited voice while watching the video (lol). It was such a wonderful experience!

船に乗り込み、昼食後早めに2階の船の先頭へ移動しました。早めに移動したおかげで探すのにベストな場所をゲットできました！
30分程経って、潮を吹く姿を発見‼︎
それからは何回も姿を見せてくれました。
船からも近いところを泳いでいて、イルカも一緒に泳いでいました。
写真はタイミングが難しいので、ずっと動画で撮影。後で動画を見て興奮する自分の声に笑いました(笑)
とっても素敵な体験でした！

The weather was perfect, and the sea felt like paradise.
On the way to the sandbar, the guide's explanations built up excitement...
When we finally arrived at the sandbar, it was even more than I imagined, and I was almost moved to tears!
It felt like I was actually walking on the water.

Also, during snorkeling, several turtles came close, and I had the wonderful experience of swimming with them, which made me very satisfied!

At the final BBQ, there were many dishes, including Kona coffee, making it an experience worth more than the price! Great value!!!
I will definitely participate again next time.
Thank you very much.

お天気にも恵まれ、最高の天国の海でした。
サンドバーに行くまでにもガイドの説明でウキウキワクワクが募り。。。
いざサンドバーにつくと想像以上で、涙が出そうに感動しました！
実際に海上を歩いているような気分です。

またシュノーケリングも身近にカメが何匹も寄ってきて
一緒に泳ぐ経験ができ大満足です！

最後のBBQでも品数も多く、コナコーヒーなどもあり
金額以上の体験です！コスパよい！！！
次回も絶対参加します。
ありがとうございました。

In reality, it was quite far, but I was satisfied to see the tails and dorsal fins of whales about five times. I think it's a great tour for parents and families. The interior of the boat was also clean.

実際には、すごく遠かったですが、5回くらいクジラの尾びれや背びれが見られ満足です。親子、ファミリーには良いツアーだと思います。
船内も綺麗でした。

The family enjoyed it very much, the staff was helpful abd informative.. plus we got to see whales abd dolphins..

At least 25 sightings some even swam under the boat. Food was also very good, and the staff were all customer focused and friendly.

I went in mid-February. I was worried because the weather was bad when we set sail, but we were able to see whales! The weather improved along the way, so we also got to see Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head beautifully, which was amazing!

2月の中旬に行きました。出港した時は天気が悪く心配していたのですがちゃんとクジラを見ることが出来ました！天気も途中から良くなってきたのでワイキキビーチやダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗に見れて最高でした！

Thankyou for a wonderfull experience on this magnetic cruise - we loved it & can't wait to one day do this again !

show was awesome
meal was not the best
we included transportation from Waikiki..ambassador did no entertainment on the bus

The weather was great, and we were able to see a lot of whales in a perfect location! There were many mother and calf whales, and we were captivated by the gentle commentary in English. We also got to see spouts and jumps, which had everyone applauding! It might depend on the weather and luck, but this day was filled with both, making it one of my best memories! ✨

天気も良く、絶好のロケーションで沢山のクジラを見る事ができました！
母子クジラが多く、優しい解説のアナウンス(英語)と共に見入りました。
潮吹きやジャンプも見る事が出来て、その時は皆が拍手喝采でした(^^)
天気と運による所もあるかも知れませんが(^^;)
この日は天気も運も良く、最高の思い出の１つになりました✨

It was a day when the weather was a bit concerning, but it didn't rain during the tour. I was able to fully enjoy it. Towards the end, there was a heavy downpour and thunderstorms. It was an unforgettable experience. I would love to experience it again if I have the chance.

天候が、少し気になる日でしたが。ツアー中は雨降らず。堪能できました。
終了間際から豪雨。雷雨。忘れられない体験でした。また機会があればもう一度体験したいと思います。

This was my second time participating, and I'm really glad I did. If the price for the photos taken was a bit lower, I would give it the highest rating. Also, the explanation for the pickup was not very helpful, so I was quite anxious until the pickup arrived.

2回目の参加でしたが、やっぱり参加して良かったです。撮っていただいた写真がもう少し金額安ければ最高の評価になります。
あとピックアップの説明が親切でなかったので、迎えがくるまでとても不安でした。

It was very beautiful. However, you need to check the low tide times carefully. If you have too high expectations, it might be a bit disappointing. The staff were all very good. Their Japanese was excellent. I felt reassured.

とっても綺麗だった。でも、干潮時間はきちんと調べないと。期待過ぎると、ちょっと残念な事になるかも。スタッフの皆さんは、とても良かったです。日本語バッチリ。安心です

I couldn't see the beautiful sea like in the pictures. It's unavoidable since it depends on the weather. The tour price is quite high, and they also expect a tip, so I wouldn't recommend it.

写真のような綺麗な海は見れず。
天気次第なので仕方ありませんが。
ツアー代もそこそこ高いのにチップもしっかり要求され、おススメしません。

I boarded on March 4th. The whale I was looking forward to seeing only showed its tail far in the distance, so I can only say I saw it once. Previously, when I saw whales on Maui, they were right in front of me, so I had high expectations, but it was disappointing to see it like that. I understood 99 percent of the meaning. If you want to see whales, you should go to Maui.

３月4日に乗船しました。楽しみにしていた鯨は、はるか遠くで一度しっぽがみえただけで見たということになりました。以前、マウイ島で見たときはすぐ目の前で見れたので、期待していたのですが、あれで見たといのは残念です。99パーセントの意味がわかりました。
鯨を見たいのであれば、マウイ島に行くべきですね。

I was picked up near the hotel, and I think it was great to participate in this tour because if we had to go on our own, it would have taken a whole day, and we wouldn't have been able to get there just by the trolley.

Also, having a Japanese guide was very helpful as I could ask about the lockers and how to enjoy the place!

We’re not very good with thrilling rides, but we rode all the slides! The available slides change depending on the time, so we took breaks to nap, sunbathe, and take photos. The scariest one was the yellow single-person tube slide that drops almost at a 90-degree angle! If you like the feeling of floating, I recommend it! The appearance, height, and speed of that slide are, in my opinion, number one!

The slide that was both scary and fun, which we rode multiple times, was the one that looks like a red bucket, where you can ride with 2 to 4 people! If there aren’t enough people, you can ride with others around you, and even if there’s a language barrier, the lifeguards will help you! The feeling of floating, the sensation of falling backward, and the thrill of knowing you’re about to drop, along with the comfort of sharing the experience with someone else, was really great!

I ended up riding it multiple times! However, climbing the stairs was a bit challenging since the slides are high up. But it wasn't too crowded, so we could ride quickly and at our own pace, which was nice! The fun of the pool, which you can't find in Japan, makes it exciting whether you go with just two people or a large group. The beautiful scenery and the Hawaiian vibe made me want to go again!

ホテルの近くまで迎えに来ていただいて
ツアーにしなければ遠くて自分たちで行くと考えると1日かかってしまったり
トロリーだけでは行けないので
タクシーなどの移動手段を考えなければ行けなかったので今回のツアーに参加出来てとても良かったと思います！！

また日本人のガイドさんがいらしたので
ロッカーの事や楽しみ方を聞くことができてとても参考になりました！！！

私たちはあまり絶叫が得意ではなかったのですが全部のスライダーに乗りました！
時間によって出来るスライダーが違うので
途中休憩してお昼寝や肌を焼いたり
写真を撮って楽しみました。
1番怖かったのは黄色いひとり用の浮き輪にのってほぼ90度で落ちるスライダーです！！
浮いた感じが好きな人はおススメですね笑
周りから叫び声が聞こえるほど見た目も
高さも速さもスライダーではNo. 1だと思います！
怖くてけど楽しくて何回も乗ったのは
赤いバケツのようなスライダーで
2〜4人で乗ります！人数が足りなかったら周りの人と乗ったり言葉が通じなくても
監視員の人が助けてくれます！！
浮く感じ、後ろから落ちる感じ、
もうすぐ落ちるって言うどきどき感
誰かと一緒にいる安心感と面白いを共有しながら出来るのが凄くいいと思いました！！
ついつい何回も乗りました！！
けどスライダーが高い所から落ちる分
階段を登るのは少し大変でした！
しかしそんなに混んでいなかったので
すぐに乗れたり自分のペースで出来たのがよかったですね！！！日本にはないプールの面白さで2人で行くのも大人数で行くのも盛り上がるし写真も撮っていて綺麗な景色、ハワイ感が出てまた行きたいと思いました！！

I think it might be the season, but it was very cold with the wind blowing. If the weather is nice, I believe it could be enjoyable.

時期的にそうなのかと思いますが、風が吹いてとても寒かったです。天気がいいタイミングであれば楽しめるのではないかと思います。

This time, we visited Hawaii for a wedding, so my family was with me. I thought it would be nice to show my grandmother some whales, so I decided to join the tour. According to the reviews, there were many negative comments about not being able to see any whales, so I had about 30-50% expectations, but we were able to see them over and over again! It became the best memory.

今回は、挙式でハワイに訪れたので家族も一緒でした。おばあちゃんにクジラを見せてあげたいなぁ〜〜と思いツアー参加を決めました。
口コミによると、見れなかったなどマイナスな感想だらけでしたので、30〜50%くらいの期待でしたが、何回も何回も見ることが出来ました！最高な思い出になりました。

I wasn't expecting much since I was told that we might not see any, but I was very satisfied to see many whales and to be able to watch them multiple times. The boat was also good. It was difficult to have lunch because the boat swayed, so it's best to eat early.

今回は、見れないかもしれないといわれていたので期待はしていなかったのですが、沢山のｸｼﾞﾗが出てきてくれて、何回も見ることとが出来とても満足です。
船もよかったです。ﾗﾝﾁは早い目に取らないと船が揺れるので難しかったです。

I signed up with the intention of leisurely walking on the sandbar. I thought I could jump around like in the photos posted. However, when I arrived, it was high tide, and I couldn't walk at all. It was disappointing that I ended up having to get into the water, even though I hadn't planned on it. I also felt that my information-gathering skills were lacking, as it was clearly stated that the sandbar couldn't be walked on in the afternoon, even though I participated in the morning...

That said, all the event staff were very nice, and even though I couldn't participate in snorkeling because I’m not good at it, they accommodated me by letting me ride a kayak and a speedboat, so I enjoyed that part. I thought the BBQ meal would be cooked on the sandbar, but it turned out to be a buffet style served on the boat. The meat was delicious, and the bone-in short ribs were my favorite flavor, so I had seconds multiple times.

I also didn't get to see any sea turtles. It seemed that those who participated in snorkeling were able to see them. Although it was called a "Heavenly Sea Tour," based on my experience on the date I attended (it rained a little too), I honestly didn't feel that way, and I thought it could have been the same at a nearby beach. I think it would be good if they clearly stated the potential downsides beforehand to manage expectations.

サンドバーをのんびり歩くつもりで申込みをしました。
掲載されてる写真のように、ジャンプしたりできるかと。
しかし、到着すると満潮で歩く事はできませんでした。
水に入るつもりもなかったのに、
水に入らざるを得ない状況になってしまったのも残念でした。
私の情報収集能力が欠けてたせいもあるのですが、
午後はサンドバーは歩けませんと大きく明記してあると、
午前に参加したのに…と思いました。
ただ、イベントスタッフの方はみんな良い人でしたし、
シュノーケリングが苦手で参加出来しなかったのですが、
カヤックに乗せてくれたり、スピードボードに乗せてくれたり、
いろいろ対応して頂けたので、その部分は楽しめました。
食事のBBQは、サンドバーで実際に焼いて楽しむのかと思いましたが、
出来上がってるものを船上でビュッフェスタイルで頂くものでした。
お肉は美味しくて、骨付きのカルビは大好きな味で、
何度もおかわりしました。
ウミガメも見れませんでした。
シュノーケリングに参加した人は見れたようです。
天国の海ツアーでしたが、私が参加した日時に関して言えば、
（雨も少し降りました）そんな感じは受けず、
近くの海でも同じかなと思えたのが正直な感想です。
参加する前の期待が大きくならないように、
悪い時の事も大きく明記してくれるといいかなと思いました。

The weather wasn't great and it was cold, but it was good that it didn't rain. I was happy to see whales a few times!

天気が良くなくて寒かったですが、雨は降らなかったので良かった。
クジラは数回見れて良かったです！

Water parks are just plain fun, aren't they? With such a vast area, you can enjoy it for a whole day or just half a day, depending on your stamina. The coin lockers accept credit cards (there are machines that do and don't accept them, so be sure to choose one that does). The admission ticket came with a voucher that can be used as a discount ticket when you spend a certain amount at the shop.

理屈抜きでウォーターパークは楽しいですよね。広大な敷地なので体力次第で一日でも半日でも遊べます。コインロッカーはクレジットカード対応（対応している機械と対応していない機械がありますが、対応している方を選ぶ）してくれてます。入場券には売店で一定額以上利用すると割引券として使えるチケットが付いていました。

My wife and I went on the Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Star of Honolulu to celebrate our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. This was one of the things we had scheduled in advance of our trip to Oahu, because we had heard nothing but good things about the cruise. They did not disappoint. From our meet and great with the captain to the final departure from the ship, everything was first class. The entire crew was extremely friendly and very accommodating. Our server, Germese, could not have been any nicer and very attentive. The food was delicious and the drinks were amazing. We also enjoyed the live entertainment during and after dinner. It did start to rain as we were heading back to the dock, but the crew took very good care of us and walked us out to our transportation with umbrellas. Would definitely cruise again if we get back to Waikiki. We would certainly recommend the Star of Honolulu to anyone who wants to be treated perfectly. Aloha!

In the morning, I was a bit worried because it was very early, but the guide arrived on time and was very energetic, so I didn't get bored on the bus. We were able to jump from the boat and see dolphins, and the local staff, who are also professional hula dancers, showed us wonderful hula dances on the boat.

There were some people who got seasick, but the hamburgers they made on the boat were simple yet delicious! I felt like I wanted to swim more in the ocean, but it was a lot of fun.

朝、とても早かったので少し心配でしたが、ガイドさんも遅れずに来てもらえし、朝から、とても元気なガイドさんだったので、バスでも退屈しませんでした。　船から、飛び込み、イルカを見ることもできましたし、フラダンスのプロでもある現地スタッフの方々が船の上で素敵なフラダンスも見せてくれました。
船酔いされていた方もいらっしゃいましたが、船の上で作ってくれた、ハンバーガーはとても素朴でしたが美味しかったです！　もっと海で泳ぎたかった気もしますが、とても楽しかったです。

This tour is安心できる with no rocking of the boat. The best seats are on the right side facing the direction of travel. Although it is stated that the meal is a light snack, it turned out to be a buffet, so you can eat as much as you want. One drink is included, and if it's a soft drink, you can enjoy unlimited refills.

船は揺れもなく安心できるツアーです。
座る席は進行方向に向いて右側が最高です。食事も軽食とは書いてありますが
バイキングになっているので食べ放題でした。
１ドリンクは付いていますがソフトドリンクであれば飲み放題です。

I'm really glad I participated! The clarity of the ocean was amazing, and I encountered a pod of about 40 dolphins, which was so exciting!! I even got to see sea turtles and whales, it was the best experience ever! The staff really got everyone pumped up, and I was able to enjoy the whole time with maximum energy, right up to the final dance. I will definitely participate again next time!

However, we weren't blessed with completely clear weather; the sun peeked out occasionally. It was a bit chilly when we got out of the water, so I recommend wearing a wetsuit if it's cloudy (you can rent one on the day). If you tend to get seasick, make sure to get a good night's sleep the night before! There were quite a few young people who seemed to be feeling seasick.

本当に参加して良かったです！海の透明度も素晴らしく、イルカ40匹くらいの群れに遭遇して大興奮！！海ガメやクジラまでも見れて最高でした(^^)スタッフの方も盛り上げてくれて、最後のダンスまでテンションMAXで過ごすことが出来ました。絶対また次回も参加します！
ただ天気は快晴には恵まれず、時より陽が出る感じだした。海から出ると少し肌寒かったので、もし曇っていたらウェットスーツ着用をオススメ（当日借りられます）。船酔いする人は前日の睡眠はきちんと取って下さいね！結構船酔いされていた若い方が多かったです(^_^;)