All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

The weather was mild, and there were no waves, making it a perfect day. About 20 minutes after departure, we spotted a whale and spent the rest of the time following it. The whale seemed relaxed, and we could see it spouting water every 10 to 15 minutes as it breathed. I'm glad we got to see the whale.

気候がおだやか、かつ、波もない、おそらく絶好の日でした。
出港後20分くらいでクラジを1尾発見し、その1尾をずっと追いかける形でした。そのクジラはリラックスしているようで呼吸する度(10ー15分)に潮吹きなどしているのが見えました。クジラが見れてよかったです。

I think it's difficult to participate exactly at low tide, but it was a valuable and interesting experience to stand in the middle of the sea and take photos. You can also see turtles napping while snorkeling, and you can have fun with floaties and SUP.

干潮ちょうどに参加するのは難しいと思いますが、それでも海の真ん中で立って写真を撮れるのは貴重で面白かったです。シュノーケルではかめのお昼寝も見られますし、浮き輪やSAPでも遊べます。

I think many people hesitate to choose this option because it is relatively expensive compared to other tour companies, but I went with Captain Bruce again, just like last time.
- The buses and boats for pickup are new and clean.
- The staff are all very kind.
- They are apparently the only company that can take you right up to the sandbar by boat.
It was unfortunate that the weather was a bit cloudy (the photos don't come out well unless it's sunny), but I was very satisfied to be able to swim with sea turtles. My 5-year-old and 9-year-old children also had a lot of fun with the cheerful staff.
I haven't experienced other tour companies, but if I go to the sandbar again, I think I will use Captain Bruce next time as well. It seems that the sandbar is more visible in the afternoon.

他催行会社に比べて割高なため選択に迷う方が多いと思いますが、私は前回同様にキャプテン・ブルースで行ってきました。
・ピックアップ用のバスや船が新しく清潔
・スタッフの方が皆とても親切
・サンドバーの目の前まで船で入れる唯一の業者（らしい）
天候が曇り気味だったのは残念でしたが（写真は晴れないと綺麗に撮れません）、ウミガメと泳ぐこともできて大変満足です。5歳・9歳の子供も明るいスタッフさん達に沢山構って頂き、とても楽しそうでした。
他の催行会社さんを経験したことが無いのですが、またサンドバーに行くとしたら次回もキャプテン・ブルースを利用すると思います。砂浜が出やすいのは午後らしいですよ。

We were very happy with our experience day.The whole trip was fab,from the food to seeing the whales,such majestic creatures.Would highly recommend anyone to do this trip.Youll love it

Since it was January, the pool was very cold, but I was able to interact closely with the dolphins while shivering, and I think it became a great memory.

1月だったのでプールがとても冷たかったようでブルブルしながらもイルカを間近で触れ合うことができ、いい思い出になったと思います。

First of all, the tour company did nothing wrong. On the contrary, I found their smooth operation and progress to be quite favorable.

Perhaps my expectations for whale watching were too high or my imagination ran wild. During the approximately one-and-a-half-hour cruise, we only saw a distant spout once and a dolphin jump once. While we did see something, I had imagined seeing a large tail up close or multiple whales swimming, so I felt a bit disappointed.

However, this is something that depends on luck. Overall, the tour itself received a high rating.

まずツアー会社は何も悪くありません。
むしろスムーズな運営、進行をされており好感が持てました。

ホエールウォッチングに対しての理想というか想像が膨らみすぎていたのかもしれません。
約1時間半のクルーズで、見えたのが遠くでの潮吹き1回とイルカのジャンプ1回でした。
見れたといえば見れたのですが、もっとこう間近で大きな尻尾が見えたり何頭ものクジラが泳ぐ様子を想像していただけに少し残念な気持ちでした。

ただこればっかりは時の運もあるのでしょう。
ツアー自体の評価は高かったです。

The weather forecast in Hawaii is not reliable!! The rain forecast turned out to be "clear skies," and there were no waves, making the boat ride comfortable. We saw the humpback whales' spouts and tails many times, and each time, the passengers erupted in applause. The boat was large and stable. I appreciate the crew for their excellent hospitality. I made a web reservation with Veltra on-site, and their quick response was a great help. I was able to board safely.

ハワイの天気予報は、あてになりませんね！！　雨の予報が「快晴」、しかも波はなく船も快適でした。
何度も、ザトウクジラの汐吹と尾びれの姿が見られそのたびに乗船客の拍手がやみませんでした。
船は大きく安定していました。
クルーの方々、最高のもてなしに感謝します。
ベルトラさん、現地でWEB予約しましたが素早い対応で助かりました。無事に乗船できました。

I was able to see a pod of dolphins in addition to the whales! It was amazing to see Diamond Head as well! I would love to go again if I have the chance.

くじらに加えイルカの群れも見れました！
ダイヤモンドヘッドも見れて最高でした！また機会あれば行きたいですね。

I was thrilled to see wild dolphins and whales for the first time! I was so excited to swim with my partner! However, unfortunately, it was quite windy, and after getting out of the sea, I was so cold that I couldn't stop shivering. The boat was also rocking quite a bit, and since we went into the water about three times, you'll need several bath towels! The motion sickness medication didn't help much, but it seems better to take it for the placebo effect! If I get the chance again, I think I would like to go.

初の野生のイルカ、ホエールを見れて感激！
一緒に泳ぐのにパートナーと大興奮でした！
しかしあいにくの風で海から出た後は寒すぎて震えが止まらない。船も大分揺れるし、
3回ほど海に入るので、バスタオル何枚かは必要！
酔い止めもあまり効かないけど、プラセボ的にも飲んだほうがよさそう！
また機会があれば、行こうかな、と思います。

I participated with my two grandmothers and my 5-year-old son! The trainer spoke a little Japanese (>_<), but we enjoyed touching the dolphins! We kissed and shook hands... and took some photos to finish (^_^;) I wish we could have interacted more with the dolphins or seen a show (°▽°), but I was satisfied!

婆ちゃん2人を連れて（見学者）5歳の息子と2人で参加しました！
日本語少し(>_<)のトレーナーでしたが、イルカに触り和みました！
キスをして握手をして...写真を撮って終了(^_^;)
もう少しイルカと触れ合うか、ショーでも見せて欲しかったかな(°▽°)
でも満足でした！

We didn't see any whales at first, and while we were enjoying the scenery, saying to my child, "Looks like there are no whales," we encountered a group of about three whales!

We got to see a whale jump right at the beginning! We also saw plenty of spouts and tails! My child was so excited, and I really felt it was worth participating!

We discovered them about 15 minutes before returning to port, so we ended up coming back quite late, but we were very satisfied!

くじらが全然現れず、船内で振替チケットのアナウンスがあり、全然くじらおらんなぁ～、と子どもと言いながら諦めて景色を楽しんでいた途中にくじらの群れ３つくらいに遭遇しました！

初っ端にくじらのジャンプを見られました☆
潮吹きも、しっぽもいっぱい見られました☆
子どもが大興奮で、参加して本当に良かったなーと思いました！

帰港する１５分くらい前に発見したので、帰港するのはだいぶ遅くなりましたが、大満足でした！

Given I love history and being of pacific island descent I thoroughly enjoyed this. Tours were well versed and the halls had levels of knowledge and artefacts that were quite fascinating. The Kings Room also had an air of the Kings being in the room with you. Great for kids too as the science center very educational but enjoyable.

Whilst it was beautiful and scenic. It felt very touristy and quite overrated given the price. In hindsight booking the AV prob would have been better. We did the movie tour and secret island with beach activities.

Unfortunately, since it was with animals, I knew I couldn't expect a 100% success rate, but I was disappointed not to encounter any. I persevered on the deck despite the strong winds and rain. However, I was able to enjoy the endless horizon and the beautiful rainbow, as well as the sense of freedom on the deck. If I had more time in my schedule, I would have liked to try again since I received a re-boarding ticket.

いかんせん、動物相手ですから100%の確率は望めないのはわかっていましたが、遭遇成らずガッカリ。
強風や雨にも負けず、デッキで粘ったのですが。
ただ、どこまでも続く水平線と綺麗な虹、デッキでの開放感は満喫できました。
日程に余裕があれば、最乗船チケットをもらったので再チャレンジしたかったです。

I had previously taken a cruise on Kauai, but at that time, I could only see a glimpse of the whales in the distance. Compared to that, I was satisfied to see some spouting and a bit of the tail up close this time. However, my companion, who was on their first cruise, seemed disappointed because they expected to see the whales jumping high enough to see their upper bodies.

以前、カウアイ島でクルーズを利用したことがあったのですが、その際は遠くのほうに少し見えただけでした。それに比べると、船の近くで潮吹きや尾びれが少し見えたので、満足しましたが、同行の初めてクルーズを利用した人はクジラが上半身見えるくらいジャンプするところを見えると思ったらしく、残念がっていました。

About seven years ago, I participated in a sandbar tour. It was in September. I joined with my kindergarten son, and it became a wonderful memory...

This time, during my year-end and New Year trip, I went to Hawaii for the first time in seven years and participated in the sandbar tour again, but at this time of year, it was rainy, windy, and too cold in the water! For snorkeling, it was so cold that my kindergarten daughter couldn't even get in the water.

The adults were doing their best to get in, but if the weather could be predicted better, it might have been a more enjoyable tour! The staff were very kind, talking to everyone and sharing various stories, which made the tour time enjoyable, but it was still too cold for me.

7年ほど前にサンドバーツアーに参加した事があります。しかし時期は9月でした。幼稚園の息子と参加して、良い思い出になりました…
で、今回年末年始の旅行で7年ぶりにHawaiiに行き、良い思い出のサンドバーツアーに参加しましたが、この時期、雨、風、海の中、寒すぎ！シュノーケリングなんて、寒くて海に入る事自体、幼稚園の娘なんて無理でした。
大人の方達は、頑張って入ってましたけど、天候をよく予測出来れば、楽しいツアーになるのかもしれませんね！
スタッフの方達は、すごく優しく、みんなに声をかけて色々お話もしていただき、ツアーの時間を楽しませていただきましたが、ヤッパリ私には寒かったです。

Epic is the word that comes to mind. We had the best time. It was more than we had anticipated. We have lived here for 11 years and this was our first time sailing with the Star Of Honolulu. The 5 Star dinner cruise with Live Jazz made our 14th anniversary that much more special. From the warm reception, meeting and greeting the Captain, the Ono pupu’s to the amazing 7 course meal and top notched entertainment we felt like royalty. You can’t beat the amazing sunset and whale sightings either. If you are looking to celebrate or just relax and take in the sights the Star Of Honolulu is definitely the thing to do.
We had a great and memorable time from start to finish. Mahalo Star Of Honolulu .

My husband and I had a spectacular time on this 5 star dinner cruise. We've lived here for 11 years and this was our first time experiencing the elegance and absolute superb 5 star dinning experience the Star of Honolulu offers. From start to finish everything was spectacular. We were treated like VIP's. We were greeted and warmly escorted to the boat where we partook of some extremely delectable pupu's while being serenaded by a Polynesian dancer and ukulele player. We were also introduced to the Captain of the ship and was afforded a photo op with him. As the evening progressed the boat set sail and the 7 course meal did not disappoint. We ate until our belly's were super tight. Did I mention the majestic sunset we watched from our window seats? Simply amazing! We also enjoyed the top shelf drinks that were apart of the menu. But not to worry if you are not an alcohol drinker there are many non-alcohol drinks to choose from.
This dinner cruise truly exceeded our expectations and we would wholeheartedly recommend the 5 star experience especially for that very special occasion. Its the perfect way to celebrate. It's kid friendly too. Mahalo Star of Honolulu for a very memorable anniversary! #14yrs

When paying for the locker rental, please note that JCB cards cannot be used. There weren't many people, so I was able to experience all the attractions and enjoyed going on my favorites two or three times. Staff do not provide any instructions on how to ride the attractions, so I recommend checking the bulletin board properly before getting on. There are many thrilling drop attractions, so it's full of excitement! However, you need to have the stamina to carry a float up the stairs. It's a bit pricey, but it includes transportation, and I thought I would like to go again next time. Sunscreen is a must! I brought a beach towel from the hotel, so I didn't have any particular issues.

ロッカー代の支払時、JCBカードは使えないので注意が必要です。人が多いことはなく全てのアトラクションを体験でき、気に入ったものは2、3回行けたので楽しめました。アトラクションの乗り方の説明などはスタッフから一切指示されないので、アトラクション前に掲示板でちゃんと確認してからを乗ることをオススメします。 急降下のアトラクションがたくさんあるので、スリル満点！！でも、浮き輪を持って階段を登っていかないといけないので体力も必要。少し高いですが送迎付きですし、次回も行きたと思いました。 日焼け止めは必須！！タオルもホテルのビーチタオルを持って行ったので特に困ることはなかったです。

This cruise was a nice boat ride. All employees were friendly, welcoming and pleasant. The shuttle ride to the boat was on time and information shared by employees was clear. The buffet dinner was average. It seemed to take a while for serving dishes to be refilled and there was a shortage of utensils. The cruising of the boat was lovely, ample time to observe the sunset, fireworks. The major negative would be only two restrooms available for everyone. The live music was well done and very enjoyable.

I thought it would be all thrill rides, but my second daughter, who isn't good with scary things, enjoyed riding the three and four-person slides multiple times. My eldest daughter loves thrills, so she enjoyed everything. I thought it would be nice to have a pool with slides that aren't available in Japan while in Hawaii. Since it was January, which is winter in Hawaii, it seemed like the locals weren't coming to play, and the wait time for the round four-person slide was about 3 to 6 minutes. The slides that can accommodate two or three people had no wait, so we kept riding them. If you want to ride a lot, I recommend going during this time. A rash guard is good to have when it's a bit chilly.

Also, the driver for the shuttle was polite, which made me feel at ease. The Japanese woman who explained things after we arrived at W&W was kind and nice!

The bodyboarding lesson was taught in English, but it didn't feel like a proper lesson; it was more like, "When the wave comes, ride from around this line!" and I ended up not being able to ride. I think I can skip the BBQ lunch next time. It was different from what I expected. It might be better to buy a lunch box inside the facility and eat while playing. Overall, I'm glad I went!!

-絶叫系ばかりかと思いましたが、怖いのが苦手な次女も３人乗り・4人乗りのスライダーを何回も乗りとっても楽しんでました。長女はスリルがあるのが好きなのでどれも楽しんでました。
日本にはないスライダーでハワイでプールもいいなと思いました。
1月だったので、ハワイは冬という事もあり現地の方も遊びに来ていない様でスライダーの待ち時間は丸い4人乗りが3分～6分位だったかなと。
3人～2乗りも出来るスライダーは待ちなしでどんどん乗りました。
とにかく乗りたい方はこの時期おすすめです。
ラッシュガードがあると肌寒い時にはいいです。
-あと、送迎のドライバーの方が丁寧で安心しました。
W&Wについてから説明して下さる日本人の女性が優しくて良かったです！
-ボディボード・レッスンは英語で教えてくれますが、教えてくれている感じではなく「波が来たらこのラインのあたりから乗って！」くらいの説明で乗れずに終わりました。
次回はBBQランチはしなくていいかなと。思っていたBBQとは違いました。
施設内でランチBOXを買って食べ遊んだ方がいいかな。
総合的に、行ってよかったです！！

The thrill of watching the fireworks from the sea on Friday was amazing!

However, the time spent anchored on the water was quite long and felt stretched out. I also think the Star of Honolulu cruise ship is better.

金曜日の花火を海上から見る醍醐味はありました！

しかしながら、海上に停泊する時間が長くて間延びしてしまいますね(^_^;)
あとクルーズ船についてはスターオブホノルルの方が良いと思います。

Since my child is small and unable to enjoy activities like snorkeling, we participated in a whale watching tour. There are many comments about not seeing whales on this tour, and unfortunately, we were no exception. However, the weather was nice, and when we went out on deck, the breeze felt pleasant. The view of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach from the sea was quite lovely, and I thought it was worth participating at this price.

子供が小さくて、シュノーケリングなどのアクティビティが楽しめないので、ホエールウォッチングに参加しました。クジラが見えないというコメントも多々見られるこのツアーですが、ご他聞にもれず見ることができませんでした。しかしながら、天気が良く甲板にでると風が気持ちよく、海から見るダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキビーチもなかなか良いものであり、この値段なら参加価値はあるかナと思いました。

My daughter, despite her worries, started crying because she wanted to touch more and feed the fish. It seems she had a great time! If there's another opportunity, I would love to choose again!

娘は心配をよそに、もっと触りたい、お魚あげたいと泣き出すほど。とっても楽しかったようです！また機会があれば選びたいです！

We took our grandchildren on the Star of Honolulu whale watching cruise. Unfortunately the whales were elsewhere and not a single one was spotted. That certainly did not stop us from having a wonderful time. The day was beautiful, the boat comfortable, the staff very informative and friendly. The wonderful bonus, because there were no whales spotted, we have been given a return voucher good for anytime this whale watching season. A great value and will go again!

I have always wanted to interact with dolphins. During my trip to Hawaii, among the many dolphin tours available, I chose the Sea Life tour, which guarantees encounters with dolphins over the wild dolphin tours that are dependent on weather and luck! During the tour, we had an amazing time playing with the dolphins. We took pictures kissing them and high-fiving, which was very fulfilling! My whole family was delighted. Not only do we have memorable photos, but after playing with the dolphins, we were able to eat at the park and interact with other animals. It was a lot of fun. Thank you!

昔からイルカと触れ合ってみたいと思っていました。
ハワイ旅行で、イルカのツアーが沢山ある中
天候や運で左右される野生のイルカツアーより確実に会えるシーライフさんのツアーに参加しました！
ツアー中はイルカとめちゃくちゃ遊べます。キスする写真やハイタッチ等とても充実していました！
家族皆喜んでくれました。思い出となる写真が確実にあるのもそうですし、イルカと遊んだ後はパーク内で御飯を食べたり他の動物と遊べます。
とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました！

We travel by boat from the shore to the open sea and board a submarine. The boat rocks a lot, but the submarine is quiet. The sight of the large schools of fish gathering around the reef is spectacular. While there aren't as many coral reefs as in Okinawa, it's a great experience to have at least once.

浜から沖まで船で移動し、潜水艦に乗艦します。船はよく揺れますが潜水艦は静かです。漁礁に群がる魚の大群は見ものです。沖縄のようにサンゴ礁はいっぱいありませんが一度経験するには最高です

I participated on New Year's Eve 2017. Unfortunately, it seems the whales were also taking a break and did not appear. I was disappointed that I couldn't see them.

Once on the boat, the first thing was the meal. The photo shows the front of the boat, but there are also seats and tables where you can eat comfortably. The meal was a hamburger, and it was delicious! The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the boat was beautiful.

The third floor has no windows, so the view is great, but once we set sail, the wind became quite strong, so it's best to finish your meal quickly. I thought that even if we saw whales, they would be far away, so I was mainly focused on the scenery, which met my expectations for satisfaction.

Above all, it was helpful that there was commentary in Japanese. I think I will try again someday for a revenge trip.

2017年大晦日に参加しました。
残念ながらクジラもお休みのようで現れず。残念ながら見ることが出来ませんでした。
船に乗るとまず食事です。写真は船先端ですが、それ以外はイスもテーブルもありゆっくり食べられます。食事はハンバーガーですが美味しくいただきました！また船から眺めるワイキキの街やダイヤモンドヘッドは綺麗でした。
3階は窓がないので眺めが良いですが、出航するとかなり風が強くなりますので、食事は早めに済ませましょう。
クジラは見えても遠いであろうと思っていたので、景色メインと考えて乗っていましたので期待通りの満足度としました。
何より日本語で解説があり、助かります。
いつかまたリベンジしよと思います。

This time, we participated with two adults and two children, a total of four people. The ranch is incredibly vast, and it's even more enjoyable when you compare it to the movie! The bus is very cold, so I recommend bringing warm clothing like a jacket. All the tour guides are entertaining, so definitely participate!

During the cruise, the captain's steering occasionally splashed water on the guests standing at the front, which got everyone excited. There were children on board as well, but it can be quite bumpy, so please be careful.

By the way, for lunch, there was a buffet with delicious dishes like meat, rice, and cake served during the tour, which was great.

今回、大人2人、子供2人の4人で参加です。
牧場は凄く広大で映画と照らし合わせて見るとより楽しいです！
バス内は凄く寒いので上着など温かいものを持っていくことをオススメします。どのツアーのガイドさんも面白いので是非是非参加してください！
クルーズはキャプテンの操縦によって、一番前に立っているお客さんには時折波がかかって、みんな興奮気味でした。子供さんもいましたが、結構揺れるので気をつけてください。
ちなみに、ランチですが、ツアーの合間でバイキングでお肉、お米、ケーキなど美味しい料理がでて、良かったです。

The staff aboard the vessel were accommodating and informative. There was a nice buffet with a full service bar. The captain went out of his way to make sure we had a whale sighting. There were professional photographers on board to capture photos of the whales if you miss getting your own in all the excitement of seeing a whale for the first time. I will definitely do this again on my next visit to the Island!