All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

1. Movie location tour
2. Ancient fish pond and garden tour
3. Jungle exploration tour
4. Cruise
5. Private beach

It was a tour where you could choose three from 1 to 4, or 5 plus one from 1 to 4.

Our family, consisting of my husband, myself, and our 6-year-old son, participated in tours 2 to 4.

The garden tour (2) was unexpectedly enjoyable and fulfilling. It was an experiential tour. We were introduced to Hawaiian flowers and got to enjoy their scents, observe cotton, and taste fresh macadamia nuts. The taste was different from roasted nuts, making it a valuable experience. It seems that carnivorous fish inhabit the ancient fish pond, but we didn't get to see any.

The jungle exploration tour (3) was a jeep tour that took us to various highlights. We climbed mountains and enjoyed taking photos with the sea and the ancient fish pond in the background. It felt more like a historical discussion about the Hawaiian monarchy rather than a typical jungle exploration tour.

A common feature of tours 2 and 3 was the introduction of filming locations. It seems that Kualoa Ranch is famous for being a filming location, as there were many introductions to movies, dramas, and Japanese TV shows.

The cruise (4) was also enjoyable. We cruised to the private beach, encountered sea turtles, and unexpectedly got soaked, which made our child very excited. If you're lucky, you might also encounter manta rays.

For the private beach tour, participants were required to bring swimsuits and towels, but for the other tours, only long pants were mandatory, so I didn't bring a change of clothes, which was a mistake. If you're planning to participate in the cruise (4), bringing a change of clothes is essential.

Overall, our child had a great time throughout all the activities. We were satisfied, ranking them in the order of 4, 2, and 3 for enjoyment.

①映画ロケ地巡り、②古代養魚池とガーデンツアー、③ジャングル探検ツアー、④クルーズ、⑤プライベートビーチ

①〜④のうち3つまたは、⑤プラス①〜④のうち1つ選択するツアーでした。

我が家は夫婦と6歳男の子で②〜④に参加しました。

②のガーデンツアーが予想以上に楽しく、充実していました。体験型のツアーです。ハワイの花の紹介と実際に香りを楽しんだり、綿の観察、生のマカダミアナッツの試食などがありました。ローストされたナッツとはまた違った美味しさで、貴重な経験をしました。
古代養魚池には肉食魚が住んでいるようですが、お目にかかれませんでした。

③はジープで見所を回るツアーでした。山を登り、高い所から海と古代養魚池を背景に写真撮影を楽しむ印象です。ジャングル探検ツアーというよりかは、ハワイ王朝の歴史的な話がメインな印象です。

②と③で共通しているのは、ロケ地の紹介があったこと。クアロア牧場はロケ地で有名なのか、映画やドラマ、日本のテレビ番組の紹介が多く感じました。

④も楽しいクルーズです。プライベートビーチをクルーズし、海ガメに出会ったり、想定外にずぶ濡れになったりと子どもは大はしゃぎでした。運が良ければ、マンタなどにも出会えるそうです。

プライベートビーチのツアー参加者は水着やタオルの持ち物指定がありましたが、他は長ズボン必須とのことのみで着替えは持っていかず、失敗しました。④のクルーズに参加される、参加するかもと予定されている方は、着替えは必須です。

全体を通して、子どもは全て楽しく過ごしました。④②③の順で楽しかったと満足です。

One of the staff members was not Japanese, but they spoke Japanese very fluently and were friendly, which made me feel at ease. I was able to see both dolphins and sea turtles, but I couldn't get close enough to interact with the dolphins; I only saw a few of them from a distance, which was a bit disappointing (this might be due to the nature of the experience and timing). However, overall, I had a great time, enjoying lunch on the boat and snorkeling to see the sea turtles.

スタッフのうち一人は日本人ではなかったですが日本語がとても流暢で感じもよく安心できました。
イルカもウミガメも見れましたが、
イルカと触れ合えるほど近くでは見れず、遠くに数匹程度ずつ見えたという感じだったので（これは自然相手でタイミングなのかもしれませんが）少し残念でした。
ただ、そのほか全体通して、ランチでボート上でのランチやシュノーケリングでウミガメを見れたりなど楽しい時間をすごすことができました。

Amazing day...a long day! But worth every hour we were up! Would thoroughly recommend! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable with a great sense of humor.
And just a wee tip...we found it better to buy lunch once at the restaurant rather than pre book.

Small children can participate. Since you'll be going down a ladder, it's better to wear pants. I'm satisfied that I could give my child the valuable experience of seeing the beautiful scenery at the bottom of the sea from inside a submarine.

小さな子供も参加できます。はしごを降りたりするので、ズボンで参加した方が良いです。
海の底の綺麗な景色を潜水艦の中から見るという、貴重な経験を子供にさせてあげられて満足です。

At the sandbar, you can practice snorkeling and play volleyball. The sandbar is shallow and there are hardly any fish, so we went to a deeper part of the sea with coral reefs to snorkel. During the move, hamburgers were served. They were delicious. It might be a bit different from the typical barbecue image. I was satisfied because I got to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling.

サンドバーで、シュノーケリングの練習や、バレーボールなどをして遊べます。サンドバーは遠浅で魚はほとんどいないので、途中、サンゴ礁のある海の深い所へ行って、シュノーケリングします。移動中、ハンバーガーが振舞われます。美味しかったです。バーベキューのイメージとはちょっと違うかも？シュノーケリングでウミガメと泳げたので満足です。

I think there are other tours like the Angel's Sea and Heaven's Sea tour, but this one departs in the morning, allows you to have lunch, and you can also go snorkeling at different locations, so I believe it's a very satisfying tour! It was great when the weather was clear, but it started to get worse along the way and became cold, so I think it's a good idea to bring a towel and a change of clothes. Sunscreen is a must!

天使の海、天国の海ツアーは他にもあるとは思うのですが、朝出発で、お昼も食べられて、場所を移してシュノーケリングもできるので、色々満足できるツアーだと思います！
晴れている時は良かったんですが、途中天候が悪化してきて、寒くなってきたので、タオルや着替えを持って行くと良いと思います。日焼け止めは必須です！

I was able to see a sea turtle swimming from the boat, and we also went snorkeling.

The snorkeling was done in a line with everyone, so we couldn't take our time to look around. Also, the weather from the previous day definitely had an impact.

As for the ocean, I preferred Kailua Beach, but the various explanations and insights were interesting!

船の上からウミガメが泳いでいるのが見えましたし、
シュノーケリングもできました。

シュノーケリングはみんなで列になってザーっとやったかんじで、
ゆっくりは見れなかったです。
あとやっぱり前日の天気にも影響されてしまいますね。

海でいえば、カイルアビーチのほうがよかったのですが、
いろいろ解説があったりそういうのが面白かったです！

I am so glad we decided to take this hike through Veltra tours, we were provided with walking sticks (which you will definitely need), water and insect repellent. I am a 60 years young female with lower back arthritis, my girlfriend is 72 years young and we both survived and enjoyed it.. The scenery along the hike is beautiful. You should not wear your very nice gym shoes due to some mud and rocks along the way. Getting to the top (end of hike) seems to never come quick enough, but by the end of the hike when you see how beautiful the waterfall is, it becomes well worth it.

I had done dolphin watching before, but I had never swum with them, so I decided to participate. The dolphins were only there for a moment, but I was close enough to touch a sea turtle! It was so moving! I also tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time, and even though I was wobbling, I managed to stand up and ended up playing until the very end while other groups returned to the boat. The energetic staff and photographer made the time fly by. When I asked people who have been to Hawaii, they mentioned that this experience is quite famous? I heard that it can be hard to make a reservation... I think I understand why it's so popular!

イルカウォッチングはした事はありましたが、一緒に泳ぐ！はした事がなかったので参加。イルカは一瞬でしたがウミガメは触れる距離に！感動でした！SUPも初めてやりましたがぐらぐらしながらも立て、他のグループが船に戻る中最後まで遊んでしまいました。テンション高いスタッフ、カメラマンであっという間の時間でした。ハワイに行った人に聞くと結構有名？予約取れなくて…という話も聞きました。人気の理由がわかった気がします！

Overall, there were no issues.
On the submarine, Japanese was played through headphones, so the children probably didn't mind at all.

For example, if they could understand even simple English like "you can see the submarine when you go up on the deck," it seems they would be fine without the Japanese guide time in the morning.

Of course, the children were very excited about being on a submarine for the first time.

概ね問題無し。
潜水艇ではヘッドフォンで日本語は流れてくるので、子供は全く気にならなかったはず。

例えば、船上に上がると潜水艇が見えるとか、そんな英語さえ判れば、午前中の日本語ガイドタイムで無くても大丈夫そうです。

勿論、初めての潜水艇に子供は大喜びでした。

I was moved to see a pod of dolphins and sea turtles, and the cheerful crew made the experience enjoyable on board! I was very grateful that they also took care of my 4-year-old daughter, who was scared of the ocean and stayed on the boat, and she had a great time too!

イルカの群れにも海亀にも会えて感動した他、陽気なクルーの皆様が盛り上げて楽しませてくれたので船上でも楽しく過ごせました！海を怖がり船に残った4歳の娘の面倒も見て頂けてとてもありがたかったし娘も楽しめました！

Unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing due to the cloudy sky, but the interior of the ship was beautiful and the food was delicious. As rumored, the ship had large glass windows with a great view and was quite comfortable with little motion. Although I couldn't see the dream-like shot of the whale jumping out of the water on the cover of the brochure, I was still fairly satisfied.

あいにくの曇り空で少々残念でしたが、船内は綺麗で食事も美味しくいただくことが出来ました。噂通り、全面ガラス張りで眺めも良くて、揺れも少ない快適な船内でしたので、パンフレットの表紙のクジラが海面からジャンプしている夢の様なショットは、もちろん観ることは出来ませんでしたが、まぁまぁ満足でした。

We definitely enjoyed our two hours of sailing on the beautiful Makani Catamaran. It’s the best escape from the sweltering midday heat. All aboard! The enthusiastic riders strolled towards the stretched tarp fronting the 60 foot catamaran, as others filled the inner cabin, or sat on the open air benches. Not to worry, all views satisfied a person’s thirst for adventure. After a brief introduction of safety, expectations and friendly crew introductions the big white $2million dollar catamaran slowly glided out of Kewalo Basin towards the majestic deep blue Pacific Ocean, passing other harbored yachts, catamarans and various tourist boats. At the mouth of the basin local fishermen on the shores cast their lines, hoping for a fresh catch for dinner. Beyond the ocean horizon a large cargo boat cruised along at a seemingly slow pace, and by the time the catamaran set at 1/4 mile out in the ocean it had traveled parallel to Diamond Head.
We were entertained, watching the skillful rigging of the main sail and sailing effortlessly along the fringes of the island. Excitement stirred when two large sea turtle surfaced on the dark blue waters, appeasing our anticipation for marine life. Feeling the ocean air against our face, listening to the rippling sounds of ocean waves gently splashing against the hulls, watching sailboats skimming across the blue horizon, parasail riders bobbing in the air, and surfer zealots zigzagging across 4-6 foot waves on Point Panics - What more could we ask for?

It was very beautiful, and I was surprised when it suddenly appeared in the middle of the ocean. The turtles were also searching hard, and I was able to see a few. However, the snorkeling was a bit disappointing because the water clarity wasn't very good. I often dive in Okinawa, and I feel that the clarity there is significantly better. It might depend on the location, though.

とてもきれいでした、海の真ん中に突然現れて驚きました、亀も一生懸命探してくれて何匹か見られました、ただ、シュノーケルは海の透明度があまりよくなく少し残念でした、沖縄でよくダイビングするのですが、透明度は沖縄の方が数段いいなと感じました、場所にもよるのかもしれませんが。

I used this service on the first day of my trip! Since we set sail while it was still light out, I was able to enjoy the beautiful blue sky, the blue ocean, and the view of Waikiki! I was also moved by the beauty of the sunset afterward! When we participated, it was very quiet. Thanks to that, we were able to enjoy a leisurely cruise while savoring a meal along with hula dancing and live singing! When choosing the sunset cruise, I was torn between a yacht or this option, but since I was with my mother this time, I was glad we chose the relaxing cruise with transportation included! I had checked the meal options in advance, so I didn't have high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed as long as I thought of it as a bonus. The staff's service was also good! I was especially happy that the bartender spoke Japanese and engaged in conversation with us!

旅行初日に利用しました！
明るいうちに出航するので、青空と青い海とワイキキの景色を気持ちよく堪能！その後サンセットの美しさに感動しました！
私たちが参加した時は、とても空いていました。そのおかげか食事をしながら、フラダンスと生歌を堪能し、ゆったりとクルージングを楽しめました！
サンセットクルーズを選ぶ時に、ヨットにするか迷いましたが、今回は母と一緒だったので送迎付きのゆっくり過ごせるクルージングにして良かったです！
食事内容は事前に確認していたので、あまり期待はせず、おまけ程度と思えば不満はありませんでした。
スタッフの方の対応も良かったです！特にバーテンダーの方が日本語の出来る方で、沢山話しかけて下さったのが嬉しかったです！

On my first trip to Hawaii, I absolutely wanted to visit the heavenly sea. On the day of the trip, the weather was cloudy, and I couldn't see the beautiful ocean scenery I had hoped for, but by the time we went snorkeling, it cleared up, and I was so happy to swim in the crystal-clear water with sea turtles and fish. My husband is not a strong swimmer, so I was anxious about snorkeling alone, but the staff were kind and provided great guidance, allowing me to enjoy swimming. The snacks were also delicious. I definitely want to go again.

初めてのハワイ旅行、天国の海は絶対に行きたいと思っていました。当日天気は曇り空で期待していたような海の景色はなかなか見られませんでしたが、シュノーケリングをする時間には晴れてきて透き通るような海の中をウミガメや魚たちと泳ぐことができてとても嬉しかったです。主人は泳ぐのが苦手で、シュノーケリングは私一人の参加で不安でしたが、スタッフの方が優しく指導してくださって楽しく泳ぐことができました。軽食もおいしかったです。是非また行きたいと思います。

It was amazing. The color of the sea was very beautiful. I also encountered a sea turtle, and snorkeling in the coral reef was a lot of fun as I got to see many colorful fish—it was really beautiful. I'm very satisfied. The staff were all nice and fun people. Thank you very much. I would like to participate again.

最高でした。海の色がとても綺麗
ウミガメにも出会えたし、サンゴ礁の海でのシュノーケリングは色んな色の魚達に出会えてとても楽しかって綺麗だったー満足です。
スタッフの方もいい人ばかり そして楽しい人達
ありがとうございました 又、参加したいです。

There was one female crew was quite rude, it feels like she just needs a job to pay the bills.The food wasn't really pleasant either.

I participated with the goal of experiencing hula. It was great to have the handmade ti leaf lei and the guide's explanations of Hawaii's history, and I enjoyed listening to the chants as well. I think it would be even easier to participate if transportation was included.

フラの体験を目的に参加しました。ティリーフのレイ手作りやガイドさんのハワイの歴史の解説もあり、チャントも聞けて良かったです。送迎付きなら、もっと参加しやすいと思います。

This is my third time participating in the Angel's Sea tour, but it was my first time on an early morning tour. The weather was great, and I was very satisfied to walk right in the middle of the sea. Above all, the sailing staff was cheerful and fun! I always feel excited. Thank you!

天使の海、ツアー参加は３回目なのですが、朝早いツアーは初めてでした。お天気だったし、海のど真ん中を歩けたので大満足です。何よりセイリングスタッフが陽気で楽しい！毎回ウキウキします。ありがとうございました！

The Japanese female staff member explained everything politely, and I had a great time! I was lucky to see 20 dolphins and a sea turtle too!

Thank you so much!!!!

女性の日本人staffさんが丁寧に説明してくれて凄く楽しかったです(´∇｀)
イルカ20頭＆海亀も見られてラッキーでした♡

ほんとにありがとうございました!!!!

Had the best time doing this tour got to see so much of the island

So glad we did the half day tour which included some interesting parts of Honolulu itself. Larry was an awesome tour guide who made the tour even more enjoyable.
Pearl Harbour was a very sobering experience but also very informative

From our accommodation in Kapolei, it took about five minutes by car using the highway. On the mountain side, we could see a large antenna along with a gigantic water slide. We arrived almost right when it opened, so there was plenty of space in the parking lot and rental coin lockers, but guests who came in the afternoon were waiting for available lockers. Once we stepped inside, it was a vast pool theme park! There were lazy rivers, wave pools, various sizes of water slides, and even a pool for practicing wakeboarding. Although we didn't go this time, there were also many children's pools in the back, making it a facility where people of all ages could play all day long. Of course, since it’s surrounded by the ocean, I initially wondered why we would go to a pool, but after visiting, I thought it was definitely worth it for a facility of this scale.

宿泊先のカポレイから車でハイウェイを使って約５分。山側に大きなアンテナと共に巨大なウォータースライダーが見えてきます。わたし達が行ったのはオープンとほぼ同時でしたので、駐車場もレンタルコインロッカーも余裕がありましたが、昼過ぎに来たお客さんはロッカーの空き待ちしていました。いざ中へ一歩足を踏み入れるとそこは広大なプールのテーマパーク！流れるプールや波の出るプール、大小様々なウォータースライダーやウェイクボード練習用のプールまで。今回は行っていませんが、奥には子供用のプールもたくさんあり、世代や年齢層に関係なく１日中遊べる施設でした。もちろん周りは海なので、わざわざプールに？と最初は思っていたのですが、行ってみてこの規模の施設なら充分行く価値アリだと思いました。

I had my first experience in a world 30 meters underwater. I was able to see many turtles. Also, while ascending, a whale came to greet us. It was just a moment, but it was thrilling. The guide mentioned that seeing a whale in this area is very lucky! I never expected to see one at this time, making it truly a lucky tour.

海底30Mの世界を初体験。たくさんのカメさんに会うことができました。
又、浮上中になんとクジラさんがご挨拶にやってきました。ほんの一瞬でしたが興奮しました。
説明をしてくれる方がこのあたりでクジラを見るのは大変ラッキーだ！と言っていました。
まさかこの時期に見れるとは思いもよらず正にラッキーなツアーとなりました。

I'll start with the positive.

The crew is young and enthusiastic. Everyone had smiles and was helpful with the gear.

This is a great excursion for tourists and beginner snorkelers. Great vivews of the Eastern part of the island and a pleasant swim with sea life. The crew teaches everyone how to use the equipment and will help people in the water. They spend about 20 minutes at each site so, for experienced snorkelers, it can be a little dull.

The hotel pickup was on time and the driver was good. The van is new and the ride was smooth.

You will be visiting with Spinner Dolphins. They are small dolphin and swim in pods of 30. The captain knows their favorite spots and will make sure you get to swim with them. By law, you will need to be wearing a life jacket to do this part of the swim. We got to see two pods. It was delightful. This tour company was knowledgeable about dolphins and is conerned with their safety.

We stopped at two more snorkeling locations. The fist stop was a small cove and the second had turtles.

The lunch at the Spinner cafe was good. I had the breakfast burrito and it was tasty and well prepared. The menu is small but the portions are big. The pancakes looked really good.

The reason for my 3 stars is not the quality of the company but an incident I had. The crew should be better trained in basic fist aid. I ended up treating myself with the supplies I keep in my bag. After asking if I was okay, no one helped or checked on my for the rest of the trip.

I would recommend this for people visiting Ohau and beginner snorkelers.

I visited for the first time with my 6-year-old daughter (125 cm). While it might seem odd to go to a pool in Hawaii, I think it's a safe place where kids can play to their heart's content. It might also be a good option on days when the weather is bad and beach activities are not ideal! There are pools for small children, a lazy river, and a wave pool. If you're over 122 cm, the whole family can enjoy the big slide, which is thrilling, and my daughter tried it multiple times. The large slide for five people is something that even moms who are scared might enjoy together with their families. Please note that bringing in floaties and drinks is prohibited; they will be confiscated at the entrance. However, floaties are available for rent inside. There are also lockers available. I thought it might be easier and more economical to go with a tour. By the way, we opted for a tour that included transportation and admission fees, and we purchased lunch inside on our own.

６歳(125cm)の娘を連れて初めて訪れました。ハワイに来てプールなんてと思いますが、安心して子供たちが思いっきり遊べる場所かと思います。お天気の悪い日などで、海遊びがちょっとという日にも良いかもしれません！小さなお子様用のプール、流れるプール、波の出るプール、身長122cm以上あれば家族で大きなスライダーを楽しむこともでき、ドキドキしますが、娘は何度も挑戦していました。特に５人乗りの大きなスライダーは怖いのが苦手なお母さんたちも一緒に、ご家族で楽しめるのでは無いでしょうか＾＾浮き輪や飲み物などは持ち込みが禁止。受付で入場時没収されてしまいます。中で浮き輪も貸し出しがあります。中にはロッカーも有ります。ツアーで行った方が楽ですし、お得なのかなぁと思いました。ちなみに私たちは送迎+入場料だけのツアーでランチは自分たちで中で購入しました。

This is my second time at Heaven's Sea. The guide, instructor Yuki, and Ashley were really fun.

Yuki's quick and accurate advice was wonderful! She also adjusted her instructions to suit the Japanese participants.

Thank you for seeing us off at the bus until the end! I will participate again.

２回めの天国の海です
ガイド､インストラクターのゆきさん､アシュリーたちが
本当に楽しい

ゆきさん､の迅速かつ的確なアドバイス！
素晴らしい
きの使い方も日本人に合わせてくれています

帰り道バスを最後まで見送ってくれてありがとうございました！
また参加します

The facility itself is fun. There are a variety of attractions that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. However, the BBQ lunch buffet was terrible. It was buffet-style, and while I think it was cooked just before serving, I was expecting hot meat that I could grill myself, but that wasn't the case. The dining area was dimly lit and not a place where you would want to enjoy a leisurely meal. Above all, the faces of the other tour guests were gloomy. I wonder if everyone was disappointed. I think it would be better to eat at a local place within the park. The shuttle bus was comfortable, but it leaves early, so it's not suitable for those who want to stay longer. I had fun, but it turned out to be a somewhat disappointing tour.

この施設自体は楽しいです。子供から大人まで楽しめる様に多彩なアトラクションがあります。
ですがBBQランチ食べ放題が酷いです。びュッフェスタイルで、直前に調理したのではあると思うのですが、自分で焼くアツアツなお肉を期待していたのに、そうではありません。
食べる場所も薄暗く、ゆっくり食事したいと思える場所ではない。なにより同行した他のツアー客の顔も暗い。皆期待はずれだったのかな。
食事は現地、園内で食べたほうが良いと思いました。
送迎のバスは落ち着けましたが、帰りが早いので長く滞在したい人には向きません。
楽しめましたが、色々と残念なツアーになりました。

I'm glad I was able to go since I had been wanting to visit Hawaii for a long time after researching it online before my trip.

There are so many slides of various types, and while most are thrilling, there are also plenty of pools where small children can play. I think it's a place where everyone can enjoy themselves, from kids to adults, friends, couples, and families! It had been a while since my whole family could have fun together, so it was great to experience that again (laughs). By the way, I rode on every slide I could (laughs).

It wasn't as crowded as I expected, so I was able to enjoy all the slides without much waiting, which was nice! Also, there were free drinks available, so we could drink as much as we wanted!

I had a really great time!

実際にハワイに行く前からネットで調べてて、ずっと行きたいと思っていたので行けてよかったです。
とにかくスライダーだらけでいろんな種類があり基本的には絶叫ですが、小さい子供が遊べるようなプールもたくさんあって、子供から大人まで、友達やカップル、そして家族でも楽しめると思います！
なかなか家族みんなではしゃいだりとかはなかったので久々にできてよかったです（笑）私はちなみに片っ端から乗りまくりでした（笑）
思ったより混んでなく、どのスライダーもスルスル乗れたので良かったです！また、フリードリンクも付いていて、飲み放題でした！
すごく楽しかったです！