All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

We came to Hawaii to bring our young daughter, age 7, for her first trip, hoping it would be a memorable one, and she was over the moon with this experience. She got a bit queasy for just a few minutes with the short ferry ride to the sub, but after that, she was perfectly fine. The sub itself was roomy enough to not feel like you were sitting on someone else, and everyone gets window seats, so there is no need to worry about not seeing something. They do 180s so that both sides of the sub get to see everything. Amazing. They have sunken plane and ship wreckage that have allowed artificial reefs to be created, and they are teeming with fish. I've personally been to Hawaii over 20 times in my life and this has by far got to be the best experience I've ever had. Bring a light sweater for the breezy trip to and from the sub, if you're prone to getting chilly in ocean breeze. Don't forget to look in the water when you're on the pier waiting for the ferry - there are reef fish there, too!

Excellent team, equipment and service. We booked the tour with whale watch guarantee very early in the season, we did not see whales our first 2 times, but we never had to ask for the voucher to go again and it was very easy to rebook for another day and time. We had an amazing exoerience seeing the whales on our 3rd trip. On trip one and two the team also made sure we had a good time by serving great cocktails.

I participated because I really wanted to touch a dolphin! The instructions were provided carefully in both Japanese and English, and everyone had their own time to touch the dolphins, making it a satisfying tour even for shy people!!! The sea lion and dolphin shows were also enjoyable to watch, as the animals seemed happy to perform! I want to participate again (^｡^) I brought home a USB shaped like a dolphin!!! Haha!

とにかくイルカが触りたくて参加しました！
インスラクションも日本語と英語で丁寧にしていただいたし、ひとりひとりイルカさんにさわれる時間をとっていただいてシャイな人でも満足できるツアーでした！！！
ほかのアシカショーやイルカショーも動物が喜んでやってるかんじがしてみてて楽しかったです！また参加したいです(^｡^)
写真はイルカさんのかたちのUSBにいれて持ち帰りました！！！笑笑

Perhaps because it was the rainy season, the sandbar had water up to my waist. However, the weather was nice, and the sea and sky were beautiful! I was able to see many beautiful coral reefs while snorkeling, and I even encountered a sea turtle, which made for great memories. Be careful on the way back, as you might get cold from being wet. I definitely want to go again! ^ ^

雨季だったためか、サンドバーでも腰の高さまで水がありました。
でも、天気がよかったので海と空が綺麗で素敵でした！！！
シュノーケリングで綺麗なサンゴ礁をたくさん見れましたし、ウミガメにも会えていい思い出になりました。
帰りは体が濡れて寒くなるので注意です。
また行きたいと思いました^ ^

This time, we participated as a three-generation family. In Waikiki, we couldn't find sandals in small sizes for young children, so we gave up and joined the tour. However, at the entrance, there were many cute sandals available. Additionally, there were plenty of waterproof items, which got the whole family excited and set us off to a great start.

The lockers were of a type not commonly seen in Japan, but the staff kindly explained how to use them in Japanese without delay, allowing us to securely store our belongings.

Once inside, colorful rides and attractions spread out before us, building our excitement. Each ride is thrilling, and you'll definitely want to go on them multiple times! Especially, the Volcano Express is great for racing to see who can reach the finish line first. Of course, we competed several times. There’s also a three-dimensional pool where young children can play and enjoy themselves, making it fun for all generations!

If you get a little hungry, there are restaurants, fast food places, and bars, so you could spend the whole day there without running out of time. During the rainy season, there can be cold days, so I think it's a good idea to participate wearing a long-sleeved rash guard for UV protection.

この度は、三世代で参加しました。ワイキキでは、小さな子ども用のサイズのサンダルを見つけられず、諦めてツアーに参加。しかし エントランスでは、可愛いサンダルがたくさん。その他、防水グッズ等も多数揃えられており 家族皆テンションが上がり、幸先の良いスタートとなりました。
そして、ロッカーは日本では見かけないタイプでしたが、空かさずスタッフの方が日本語で丁寧に使い方を教えてくださり、安心して荷物を預けることが出来ました。
中に入ると、カラフルなライドやアトラクションが目の前に広がり、ワクワク感が募ります。
どのライドもスリル満点で、何度も繰り返し滑りたくなる事、請け合い！
特に、Volcano Express は、誰が早くゴール出きるか競争しても良いですね。勿論、私達も 何度も競争しました。小さな子ども達も楽しんで遊べる立体的なプールもあるので、世代関係なく楽しめます！
小腹が空いたら、レストランやファーストフード店やバーもあるので、一日中 居ても 時間が足らないくらい。雨季は、寒い日もあるので、UVカットも兼ねて 長袖のラッシュガードでの参加が良いと思います。

Saw several whales, good photo opportunities, nice music, food was okay, and accommodations were good in spite of rainy, overcast weather. The photos for purchase were overpriced.

I'm so happy!! It was a dream to swim with dolphins!! I can't swim and I'm not good at putting my face in the water, but I had a wish to "swim with dolphins and touch them," so I decided to take on this experience. At first, we communicated with the dolphins, taking pictures while giving them kisses and touching them. They have such smooth, beautiful skin (laughs). After that, it was finally time to begin. Following the trainer's instructions, we waited in position, and the dolphin came right to us, allowing us to hold onto its dorsal and pectoral fins and move forward. It was my first experience, and it was truly fun!! We couldn't take pictures with our own cameras, but the staff took some great shots for us, which we bought. It has become a wonderful memory.

幸せー！！夢だったイルカちゃんとのスイム！！私は泳ぎができず水に顔をつけることも苦手なのですが「イルカと泳ぎたい、イルカに触れたい」という願があり今回体験に挑戦しました。最初はイルカとコミュニケーションをとる感じでキスの写真を撮ってもらったり触れたりしました。ツルッとした綺麗な肌（笑）その後はいよいよ始まります。トレーナーの方の指示通りの体制で待っているとイルカちゃんがちょうどいい場所に来てくれ背びれ、胸びれにつかまり前に進んでる～初めての体験、本当に楽しかったです！！自分たちのカメラで写真撮影はできませんでしたがスタッフの方がとても上手にとってくれたので、それを買ってきました。とてもよい思い出になっています。

The bus on the way there was too cold due to the air conditioning, which was a downside, but I felt relieved when I got off the bus and felt the warmth of the sun. On the way to the sandbar by boat, I encountered a sea turtle. There were fewer sea turtles that day, but I was happy to see them popping their heads out of the water and swimming! When we arrived at the sandbar, the water level was a bit high, and I was submerged up to my waist, but the color of the sea was so beautiful!! I took a lot of pictures. The snorkeling time was shorter than I expected. Everyone was getting hungry, so it was lunchtime. We had sandwiches, chips, and tea. Looking at the photos after returning to Japan, the color of the sea at the sandbar is even more wonderful!!

行きのバスの中は冷房がきき過ぎていて寒かったのが難点でしたがバスから降りて日差しの暖かさにホッとしました。ボートでサンドバーへ行く途中、ウミガメさんに出会いました。その日はウミガメさんは少なめでしたが水面から顔を出したり泳いでいる姿を見ることができて嬉しかったです！サンドバーに着くと水位が高めで腰まで浸かりましたが海の色がとても綺麗！！沢山写真を撮りました。シュノーケルの時間は思ったより短めです。お腹も空いてきて皆さんでランチタイム。サンドイッチとチップス、紅茶を頂きました。日本に帰ってきて写真を見るとサンドバーでの海の色は一段と素晴らしいです！！

I love Chief Sielu's wit, and his personality really comes out throughout the show. You can really tell he enjoys hosting the luau and loves all his guests. They also have a lot of fire knife dancers (and world champions, at that) making their fire dances probably the most impressive ones out there.

The food is good and there's a cash bar (you get a few free drink tickets based on which package you book). The only problem with this luau is that it's so far away from Waikiki and starts right after rush hour, so you might want to leave earlier (perhaps at 3pm) to beat the traffic. Alternatively you could just spend the day in Kapolei at wet n wild or Coral Crater. Parking is $5 at wet n wild.

I participated in September, and this time I also reserved a cabana. The cabana comes with a cooler filled with mineral water and fruits, and the staff takes lunch orders and delivers them to the cabana. During busy times like summer vacation, there's no need to wait in line, and you can order whatever you like from a wide menu. You can enjoy a relaxing and leisurely time.

Since there are cabana-exclusive floaties, there's no need to search for floaties in the wave pool. I think using a cabana is a great idea, especially during crowded periods.

9月に参加しましたが、今回はカバナも申し込みました。カバナは、クーラーボックスにミネラルウォーターやフルーツが用意され、ランチはスタッフがオーダーを取り、カバナまで届けてくれます。夏休みなどの混雑時には並ぶ必要もなく、豊富なメニューから好きなものをオーダー出来ます。のんびりとゆったりしたひと時が過ごせます。
浮き輪はカバナ専用の物があるため、波のプールで浮き輪探しの必要もありません。
特に混雑する時期に、カバナ利用はいいと思います。

The entire tour was incredible. We saw the active volcano with lava spewing out during the flight. The bus tour guide had lots of interesting stories. One person in our group was on a wheelchair and she enjoyed the entire tour as well. Highly recommended.

I signed up because my 4-year-old daughter wanted to interact with dolphins. Since our session started at 11:45, we had nearly a 2-hour wait, so we wandered around the park. Unlike Japanese aquariums, the animals were kept in a way that was closer to their natural habitat. In the area where you can interact with small birds, you can feed them directly, and with over a hundred colorful birds, it's definitely Instagram-worthy.

Of course, interacting with the dolphins was fun, but we also really enjoyed the bird interaction (we ended up going to the bird zone twice). If you love birds, this is a must!

*Please be careful of bird droppings. Wet wipes are a must!*

4歳の娘がイルカと触れ合いたいという事で申し込みしました。11:45スタートの回だったので待ち時間が2時間近くあり、園内をフラフラ。日本の水族館と違って自然に近いかたちで飼育されていました。また、小鳥と触れ合えるゾーンでは鳥達に直接餌をあげれて、百羽以上？のカラフルな小鳥はインスタ映え間違いなしです。
イルカとの触れ合いはもちろん楽しかったですが、鳥との触れ合いも楽しかったです。(結局鳥ゾーンに2回行きました)
鳥好きは是非！
※鳥のフンには気をつけてください。ウェットティッシュ必須です笑

I participated with my 6-year-old child, but swimming with the dolphins was quite a challenge, so my spouse and I took turns. The activity slide looked fun, and it was great to see everyone enjoying it.

It was mid-December, and I heard it was cold even with a wetsuit, so I brought a winter rash guard just in case and wore diving shorts underneath, which kept me warm.

We were able to see about 10 dolphins up close! During snorkeling, we encountered about 3 dolphins, and I was very satisfied! I was also glad to see a sea turtle from the boat.

I think it can depend on the weather, but unlike other tours, it was great to have an eco-friendly and authentic experience. Thank you!

6歳の子供と参加しましたが、
イルカと泳ぐのはハードル高くて、
夫婦で交換ずつ参加しました。
アクティビティの滑り台は、
楽しそうにやっており良かったです。

12月半ばでしたが、ウェットスーツでも寒いとの事で、
念のために持参した冬用ラッシュガードと、
ダイビング用の短パンをインナーにしたら、
寒くなかったです。


イルカさんは、群れで10頭くらいに間近で逢えました！
シュノーケリングの時も、3頭くらいに逢えて、
大満足でした！
ウミガメにも船の上から逢えてよかったです。

天候にも左右されると思いますが、
他のツアーさんと違って、エコで本格的なツアーでよかったです。
ありがとうございました！

I was worried because my daughter tends to get motion sickness, but I spoke to an older woman in charge who gave me various pieces of advice and showed concern. My anxiety completely disappeared, and I was able to enjoy the experience without worrying about the motion at all.

娘が酔いやすいため不安でしたが
係りの年配の女性にそのことを
話す色々アドバイスをしてくれたり気にかけたりして下さり
すっかり不安な気持ちがなくなり
そして揺れも全く気にすることなく
楽しむ事が出しました

I chose the option to meet at the location, but after arriving at the destination, I had to wait for a while. In the end, those who gathered by bus were prioritized, and I had to wait again. When I called out to the guide, I was told that unless I was part of the bus group, I would have to hear the explanation twice, and I was treated dismissively. It was very unpleasant.

現地集合のオプションにしたのですが、目的地に着いて、しばらく待たされ、あげくバスで集合した方が優先され、さらにしばらく待たされ、ガイドの方がどこか行くので、声をかけると、バス集合でないと、説明が二度なるといわれ、邪険にあつかわれた。非常に不快でした。

I wanted to swim with dolphins. It was my husband's long-time wish, so we joined this tour. We gathered at 5:30 in the morning, which marked the start of a cold day. Even though it was Hawaii, December was chilly. After arriving at the port, we set sail. We borrowed wetsuits and got into the water. The waves were high, and the sea was murky; occasionally, we could see the dolphins' fins, but not clearly. During that time, I ended up drinking water multiple times and was coughing (-_-;) I got back on the boat once to search for where the dolphins were and moved to a different spot. However, when I got in the water for the second time, I was shivering too much from the cold and had no choice but to give up. My husband went in. He encountered the dolphins and said he was able to swim with them a little, which made him happy, but I was still struggling with the cold and just wanted to go back. I had that feeling the whole time... I want to try again during a warmer season instead of winter.

イルカと一緒に泳ぎたい。主人の昔からの願いでしたので、このツアーに参加しました。朝、5:30に集合だったので、そこから寒い一日がスタートしました。ハワイとはいえ、12月は寒かった。港について、出港。ウェットスーツを借りて、水の中に入りました。波も高く、海も濁っていて、たまに、イルカの背びれが見え隠れしていましたが、はっきりとは見えず。その間に、何度も水を飲んでしまい、ゲホゲホ(-_-;)　一度船に上がり、イルカのいる場所を探し移動。そして、二度目の入水の時には、ガタガタと寒すぎて震えがきて、どうしようもなく、私は断念。主人は中に入りました。イルカ達がいるところに遭遇し、若干一緒に泳げたそうで、主人はよかったといっていましたが、私はその後も寒さとの葛藤で、早く帰りたい。そんな思いがずっとありまして、、、
冬ではなく、今度は暖かい時期にもう一度チャレンジしたいと思います。

Make sure you let whomever is receiving the Lei know in advance.

It was wonderful to be on the bay! I enjoyed swimming at the sandbar , beautiful views and the sea turtles. The aloha spirit was ever present. I love Oahu. Enjoy your tour!!

Before moving to Waianae Harbor, there was an explanation (in English and Japanese), and I signed a consent form on an iPad. There was enough time to take a nap during the transfer.

The reason I booked this tour was because it was described as "a healing tour to swim with wild dolphins in the sea!" However, in reality, diving was prohibited. It was more of a dolphin watching experience while snorkeling. The life jackets were the type that hang around the neck and were mandatory (you could deflate them). On December 13th, the water quality was poor and murky, possibly due to high waves. The dolphins were mostly deep down and only faintly visible (the staff would say, "Look down!!"). They didn't come close at all, and it ended quickly. After that, we moved to the snorkeling point where we could enjoy SUP, sea kayaking, and a slide. However, the snorkeling point we went to had nothing. There were no corals, no turtles, and only a few fish were spotted. I later heard that the captain decides which snorkeling points to go to, but this was just too disappointing.

For lunch, we had a pre-made cheeseburger with taro buns wrapped in foil. The buns were a bit sweet, so preferences may vary. There were also chips. Drinks included free water and lemonade on board (on December 13th, there was warm tea, possibly because it was cold). There were also restrooms available. If you're worried about seasickness, it's better to take something (three people vomited and were down). On the way back to the harbor, there was hula and ukulele performance, and the staff's effort to entertain was nice. Some people bought a USB with photos and videos during the ride, as there was a $5 discount, but it's important to think carefully about whether you'll see dolphins, whether you might get seasick, or whether the weather might prevent you from getting good photos before purchasing in advance. The eco bags were probably only for those who purchased the USB. I didn't receive anything. Honestly, I didn't feel that the service was worth the tour fee of $156.

I understand that it's wild and natural, but I was disappointed by the discrepancies between the description and the actual experience.

ワイアナエハーバーに移動するまでに説明(英語&日本語)があり、ipadで同意書？に記入します。移動には仮眠できるほどの時間があります。
今回こちらのツアーを予約したのは説明文にある＂海で野生のイルカと一緒に泳ぐ癒しのツアー！＂と記載されていたからです。実際は潜る潜水行為禁止。イルカウォッチングをシュノーケルしながらの形になります。ライフジャケットは首からさげるタイプで着用義務(エアーは抜くことができます)。12/13は波が高かったのもあるのか水質は悪く濁っていました。イルカはずっと下の方に居てうっすらと見える程度(スタッフが＂Look down!!＂と教えてくれます)。近くに寄って来てくれることもなく。あっという間に終了。その後シュノーケルポイントに移動しSUPやシーカヤック、滑り台などを楽しめます。しかし、行ったシュノーケルポイントはなんにもない所でした。珊瑚もなければ亀は居ない、魚は数匹みかけた程度。後から聞いた話ではいくつかあるシュノーケルポイントをキャプテンの判断で決めるそうですが、これが、あまりに酷すぎでした。その後お昼ご飯は事前に作られホイルで包まれたタロイモのバンズでできたチーズバーガー。バンズは少し甘めで好みがあると思います。おまけにチップス。飲み物は船内に自由に飲めるお水とレモネードがあります(12/13は寒かった為か暖かいお茶もありました)。トイレも完備されています。船酔いを心配されている方は飲んだ方がいいです(3名嘔吐してダウンしてました)。ハーバーまでの帰り道にフラやウクレレ演奏があり、スタッフの楽しませようとしてくれる雰囲気は良かったです。行きの車内で写真と動画のUSBを購入すると$5割引になる為購入している方がいましたが、イルカに会えるかもわからない、船酔いしてダウンするかもしれない、天気が悪く良い写真が撮れていないかもしれない事をよく考えた上で事前購入しましょう。エコバッグはおそらくUSB購入者だけです。何ももらえませんでした。正直私はツアー代金$156の見合ったサービスを受けられたとは思いませんでした。
野生と自然相手なので仕方ないですが、説明文と食い違う内容にはがっかりしました。

My 6-year-old son was interested in deep-sea fish, so this submarine was the main attraction for our trip to Hawaii. It dives to about 300 meters below the sea. We were able to see many fish at various points, although it wasn't completely natural; it felt like there were artificial habitats created, which was part of research by the University of Hawaii.

Towards the end, we apparently encountered a whale, but we only caught a glimpse of its shadow from inside the submarine. The guide was quite excited and announced it, but since we were still underwater, it seemed to have passed above us. If we had been surfaced, we might have seen it.

I thought I didn't get motion sickness easily, but I ended up feeling quite nauseous on the return high-speed boat. The submarine doesn't have a restroom, but the high-speed boat does. I managed to avoid the worst-case scenario, but I recommend taking motion sickness medication for anyone who might be concerned. The guide mentioned that the waves were quite calm that day, so I think it would have been tough on a day with regular waves. Just for your reference.

6歳の息子が深海魚に興味を持っていたので、今回のハワイ旅はこの潜水艦がメインでした。
海底300m程まで潜水します。
魚などは要所要所で沢山見られました。全くの自然というわけではなく、それなりの住処を人工的に作っているという感じでしたが、それもハワイ大学の研究の一環ということでした。
終盤はクジラに遭遇したらしいですが、ニアミスで艦内からチラリと影が見えただけでした。ガイドさんもかなり興奮してアナウンスしてくれたのですが、まだ海中にいたので頭上を行ったようです。
浮上していれば見えたかもしれませんね。
私はあまり乗り物酔いはしない方だと思っていましたが、この日は帰りの高速艇でかなり酔ってしまいました。
潜水艦にトイレはありませんが、行き帰りの高速艇にはあります。
何とか最悪の事態は回避できましたが、少しでも心配のある方は酔い止めの服用をお勧めします。
この日はかなり波も穏やかだとガイドさんも言っていたので、普通に波がある日だと厳しかったと思います。ご参考までに。

The weather on the day we went was a bit disappointing, and it was cold when we went into the sea (laughs), but we were able to see sea turtles, and snorkeling was really fun with so many fish! The ocean was truly beautiful! The hamburgers we ate on the boat were also delicious!!

行った日の天気が少し残念で、海に入るとき寒かったですが(笑)ウミガメも見れましたし、シュノーケリングも本当に魚がたくさんでとても楽しかったです！
海が本当にキレイでした！
船の上で食べるハンバーガーも美味しかったです！！

I've been curious about Heaven's Sea for a long time, and I finally participated. It was a chilly day, making me hesitant to wear a swimsuit, but they provided all participants with wetsuits for free.

When I was asked to sign a waiver on the bus, I felt a bit anxious, but upon arriving at the dock and receiving the pre-tour briefing, a fun-loving local man from Okinawa eased my nerves with his reassuring words.

The captain and all the staff were women, and the tour was kind, thorough, and enjoyable while ensuring safety.

After enjoying a walk in the shallow sea, we had a snorkeling lesson. I even got to see a sea turtle. At one point, I cramped up, but the staff quickly came to my aid. Thank you very much.

The delicious snacks and lunch were also greatly appreciated. I plan to join again in the summer!

天国の海、ずーっと前から気になっていて、やっと参加しました。この時期は肌寒く、水着になるのもためらう日でしたが、参加者全員にウェットスーツを無料で貸してくれました。

バスの中で誓約書を書かされた時は不安になりましたが、船着き場に到着していざ事前の説明を受けると楽しい沖縄人の男性の方が緊張を和らげてくれる言い回しで安心しました。

船長もスタッフも全員女性の方で、親切丁寧、そして楽しく安全なツアーでした。

浅い海でウォーキングを楽しんだ後、シュノーケリングレッスン。海ガメも見れました。途中、私は足がつってしまいましたが、すぐ、スタッフの方が助けてくれました。ありがとうございました。

おいしい軽食、昼食もごちそうさまでした。
今度は、夏に参加します！

Last time, I used the Star of Honolulu, but this time I participated in this tour because it was under maintenance. I heard that the seating was unassigned, but it can be confusing depending on the group. I think it would be better if seats were assigned. Overall, I believe the excitement level cannot compare to the Star of Honolulu. Also, a lobster voucher that I hadn't signed up for was distributed on the bus. I asked about it three times, but it seemed correct, so I accepted it without hesitation. Well, this was a lucky surprise!

前回はスターオブホノルルを利用しましたが、今回はメンテナンス中との事でこのツアーに参加しました。
席は自由席との事でしたが、グループによっては迷います。
やはりアサインされた方が良いと思いますね。
全体的な盛り上がりも、やはりスターオブホノルルにはかなわないと思います。
あと、申し込んでいないロブスターの引換券がバスの中で配られました。
3回位聞き返しましたが、間違い無さそうでしたので、遠慮無く頂きました。
まぁこれはこれでラッキーでした！

I participated in December! As expected, it’s a bit cool in Hawaii during winter! I would love to take photos in my swimsuit, but I think it’s best to rent a wetsuit to avoid catching a cold! Especially when the tide is high, the water level can reach up to your waist, so it might be different from the photo you have in mind (^_^;) If you really want to achieve the photo image, I think you should aim to book on a low tide day ^_^ However, the staff members are very friendly and kind, so you can definitely have a great time! I think having reef shoes will make it more comfortable to play!

12月に参加しました！やはりHawaiiも冬なので少し涼しいです！水着姿で写真に残したい感じはありますが…風邪をひかない為にもウエットスーツを借りて楽しんだ方がベストだと思いました！特にタイドがハイの場合は腰近くまで水位があるので、写真のイメージとは異なると思います(^_^;)
本当に写真のイメージで行きたいならロータイドの日を狙って予約するしかないと思います^_^
ただ、スタッフの方々はとても気さくで優しいので楽しめる事は間違いないです！
リーフシューズは有ると安心して遊べると思います！

I woke up early, swayed by the bus, and headed to the dock while rubbing my sleepy eyes. After offering a prayer to the sea, we set sail on our long-awaited dolphin search journey. Unfortunately, we couldn't see dolphins up close during the two dives, but we did see them jumping from the boat, and most importantly, we were lucky enough to witness the whale's courtship dance multiple times, which was satisfying! The instructors were very cheerful and really energized everyone, making it a lot of fun! I want to go again when I come back to Hawaii! I hope to see dolphins up close next time! ♫

朝早起きしてバスに揺られ、眠い目をこすりながら船着場へ向かいました。
海にお祈りを捧げて、念願のイルカ探しの旅へ出航です。
残念ながら二回のダイブではイルカを間近で見ることは出来なかったけれど、船からイルカが跳ねているところは見られたし、何より偶然にもクジラの求愛のダンスを何回も見られて満足です！
インストラクターの方々もとても明るくみんなを盛り上げてくれてとても楽しかったです！
またハワイに来たら行きたいです！次回はイルカを間近で見られるといいな♫

The tour schedule itself was quite fulfilling. However, on the day I participated, I was unfortunate as the tides were high and the waves were strong, resulting in about 1 meter of water on the sandbar. The shallowest part was up to my chest (I am 158 cm tall). It was colder than the scenery I had seen in photos, but I told myself it couldn't be helped. The snorkeling and sea turtle watching afterward were beyond my expectations. I was able to see many sea turtles, and it was my first time seeing such a large coral reef. The water level on the sandbar changes depending on the day, but I believe it's worth participating.

ツアー自体のスケジュールはかなり充実していました。ただ、私の参加した日は運が悪く、潮の満ち引きが大きく波が高かったため、サンドバーの水浸が1mほどありました。一番浅くて私の胸まで海に浸かっている状態です。(身長158cm)写真で見ていた風景とは異なり寒かったですが、それは仕方ないと言い聞かせました。そのあとのシュノーケリング、ウミガメウォッチングは想像以上のものでした。ウミガメもたくさん見ることができましたし、あれほど大きなサンゴ礁をみたのも初めてでした。日によってサンドバーの水浸が変わりますが、参加して損はないと思います。

It was sunny, but there was some wind and it was occasionally cloudy, so I was a bit hesitant to go into the sea. The sandbar was deep enough to reach my knees. Everyone was enjoying beach volleyball and taking photos there. I was glad that I didn't get wet up to my shoulders at that time. After getting back on the boat, it was cold and I was shivering. The BBQ lunch on the boat was delicious. We also saw sea turtles and were able to see fish while snorkeling. However, the strong wind made it difficult to swim as I had hoped.

晴れてはいたんですが風があったり時々曇ったり、海に入るにはちょっと抵抗がありました。サンドバーは膝上まで浸かるほどでした。そこでみんなはビーチバレーや写真を撮ったり楽しんでました。その時は肩まで濡れなくてよかったと思います。船に上がったあと寒くて震えます。船上でのBBQランチは美味しかったです。ウミガメも見れたし、スノーケリングでも魚も見れました。ただ、風が強いのでなかなか思ったように泳げませんでした。

I went in November.
We took a bus to the location, and the scenery was enjoyable along the way.
After arriving at the port, we took a short restroom break before departing.

The sandbar had water up to my knees, and we practiced snorkeling and took photos.
The guide took some pictures for us, which became great memories.

The hamburger for lunch was substantial and very delicious.

After lunch, we swam for about an hour at the snorkeling spot.
It seems some people got stung by jellyfish, but the fish and corals were beautiful, and I was very satisfied.

I previously participated in a dolphin tour, but this tour offered more freedom, allowing us to relax and enjoy ourselves.

11月に行ってきました。
バスで現地まで向かうのですが、楽しく景色を案内していただきました。
港についてからは、少しトイレ休憩して出発します。

サンドバーは膝程度の海面で
シュノーケリングの練習をしたり写真をとったりしました。
ガイドのお姉さんに写真を撮っていただきとてもいい記念になりました。

またランチのハンバーガーはボリュームがあり
とても美味しかったです。

ランチ後はシュノーケリングスポットで1時間ほど泳ぎます。
クラゲに刺された方もいるようですが
お魚もサンゴも綺麗で大変満足しました。

以前はイルカツアーに参加しましたが
こちらのツアーのほうが自由度が高く
のんびりとすることができて楽しかったです。

The pickup time slightly exceeded the regulation stating, "If more than 10 minutes have passed since the meeting time, call the office," so I was wondering what to do when a cheerful guy and a colorful van appeared. We arrived at the harbor in about 15 minutes.

After signing a document stating that I understood, "Even if you don't see whales, if the boat sinks or if you flirt and die, we won't provide compensation, and it's at your own risk," I boarded the ship.

The boat was clean and spacious. Additionally, there was a staff member who spoke Japanese well, which eased my concerns about the upcoming experience. They were very friendly. Alcohol and soft drinks were all-you-can-drink, and there were two restrooms available, so no worries there.

However, even though the waves were calm, the boat rocked quite a bit, so for those who get motion sickness, I think it would be a 200% chance of getting sick, and even taking motion sickness medication might not help, so it might be better to give up.

On the way out to the open sea, we couldn't spot any whale spouts, so I was somewhat resigned, but while cruising with a beer in hand, watching passenger planes flying overhead in the open waters of Waikiki, I thought it was a nice vacation vibe and good content. Then, on the way back, we discovered a whale spout.

The deck erupted in excitement. After that, we were lucky enough to see multiple whales performing dives and spouting, which was thrilling.

I would say it was a very enjoyable tour experience.

I would recommend it to those who don't get seasick and can enjoy the cruise even if they don't see whales.

If you see a whale, consider yourself lucky.

ピックアップの時間が若干、レギュレーションにある「待ち合わせ時間に１０分以上経過した場合は事務所に電話をしろ」という時間を超えていたので、どうしたもんかと思ったところ、陽気なにーちゃんとカラフルなバンが登場。１５分程度でハーバーに到着。

「クジラが見えなくても、船が沈没したり、ナンパして、死んでも、おれんところは補償しないし、免責だぜ、」ということを理解しました、という内容にサインしてから乗船。

船は清潔で、広々としてる。さらに日本語を上手に操るスタッフのメンズがいて、今後の流れへの不安は払拭。とてもフレンドリー。
お酒やソフトドリンクも飲み放題。トイレも二つ備え付けなので、心配なし。

ただ、波は穏やかでも、船はそれなりに揺れるので、乗り物酔いする人は200％酔うので、酔い止めを飲んでも効かないレベルだと思うので、諦めた方がいいかもしれない。

外洋まで行く、往路ではクジラの潮吹きを見つけられなかったので、半ば諦めつつも、ビール片手に、ワイキキの外洋を、上空をかすめる、旅客機を見ながらのクルージングは、それはそれで、バカンス感もあり、コンテンツとしても良いかなと思っていた、往路で、クジラの潮吹きを発見。

甲板が一斉に盛り上がる。その後、運良く、複数のクジラが営業ダイビングや、営業潮吹きをしてくれて、盛り上がる。

大変楽しいツアーコンテンツだったと評せる。

船酔いをしない、クジラが見れなくてもクルージングだと思って楽しめる人にはオススメしたい。

クジラが観れたら、それは、ツイてた、ということで。

My husband and I attended the Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner cruise on 12/06/17. When we had First checked in we were greeted by a nice lady and apologized and told my husband he was not wearing the proper attire for the night. He was wearing khakis and flip flops. The nice thing is they were accommodating going so far as letting borrow shoes and pants for the night. I was so happy cuz we had limited time and wouldn’t be able to reschedule. And it was my fault at not looking for a dress code when I booked it. Once we got on the boat we were greeted by the captain! He was super nice and well dressed (everybody was). The dancers, entertainment and food was AMAZING! Not to mention the excellent customer service they made sure they took care of all our needs. We will definitely do this again whenever we come back! Must do!!!