All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

It was an experience that is hard to come by in Japan, so I participated. I was really lucky to see a sea turtle! The cruise before boarding the submarine was also very pleasant.

日本ではなかなか出来ない体験でしたので、参加しました。
ウミガメを見ることが出来て、本当にラッキーでした！
潜水艦に乗り込むまでのクルーズも気持ちよかったです。

I was able to encounter a whale! The explanations were thorough, and they were very kind when I forgot something. It was a great experience. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

クジラには、なんとか遭遇できました！
説明もしっかりしてくださったし、
忘れ物をしてしまった時の対応も親切でしたし、
とても良かったです。
機会があればまた参加したいです。

It was amazing and the crew was awesome very friendly!!! Seen dolphins and a whale and it was just beautiful we will do more with this tour

We participated as a couple with our 3-year-old child. I thought it was a very good program, and here are my comments based on that impression.

It's safer to make a reservation for dates that are expected to be crowded, but the cancellation policy states, "100% of the total reservation amount after 00:00 local time two business days before the participation date." Considering that I had to cancel at the last minute due to my period and ended up just watching from the poolside, I think it would have been better to make the reservation right before going to the facility. Also, looking at the availability board on the day, not all sessions are fully booked, so if you plan to spend the whole day at the facility, it might be a good idea to make a reservation at the experience corner in the morning.

Additionally, while it is more expensive compared to typical dolphin interaction experiences in Japan, one of the attractions of this program is that it allows participation at a young age. However, when we actually participated, my 3-year-old daughter seemed terrified of the large dolphin, which approached her with its mouth wide open, making cute sounds while coming closer. She clung to her father, crying out "Scary! Scary!" with tears streaming down her face. As a result, she ended up leaving early, and her father awkwardly participated alone in a team of mostly women, making for a surreal dolphin experience. I feel sorry that her screams might have disturbed the other participants. It might be difficult for my child to enjoy this experience until she is around 5 years old. I noticed other children of a similar age from Western countries in other teams were also crying quite a bit. Parents of children in the same age group should take this into consideration.

You can purchase DVDs and photos, but as mentioned earlier, the only photos available were of the father awkwardly kissing the dolphin with a wry smile, and since you can't preview the DVD (even if you could, it would just be footage of screaming), I decided not to buy it.

Regarding photography, participants have to change and put their belongings in lockers, and you are required to remove not only cameras but also glasses and wedding rings in the pool area, so you can't take any photos or videos. Even wearable cameras like GoPros are completely prohibited. However, if you don't use a locker and can bring your bag to the pool, you can leave everything on the waiting bench in front of the pool. The waiting bench is accessible only to participants, so it is quite safe, and you can take photos right up until you enter the pool. During the experience, it's natural for the photographer to stay far away for the sake of the dolphins, so I think having one person participate as a spectator and take photos from the bench with a zoom lens would be a better approach, considering the risks involved. I felt that the pricing for spectators might have been set with such considerations in mind after participating.

<Lessons Learned>
- Overcome fear of large animals
- Manage health schedules
- It's better to scout the location before making a reservation.

夫婦と３歳の子どもでの参加でした。大変良いプログラムだと思いました、という感想ありきでの以下のコメントです。
混雑が予想される日程は予約をしたほうが安心なのですが、キャンセルポリシーに「参加日の2営業日前の現地時間00:00以降、予約総額の100%」とありましたので、直前の生理でキャンセルもせずプールサイドで見学になったことを考えると、施設へ行く直前に予約したほうが良かったと思いました。また、当日の空き状況ボードを見るとすべての回が予約で埋まるわけではないので、１日この施設で遊ぶつもりなら朝から体験コーナーの受付で予約するのもアリかなと思います。
それと、日本での一般的なイルカふれ合い体験に比べ高額ですが、低年齢での参加が可能なのがこのプログラムの魅力のひとつ。実際に参加してみると３歳の娘に実物の大きなイルカは恐怖でしかないようで、大きく口を開け頭を出してキュッキュと可愛い声で鳴きながら近づいてくるイルカの姿に鼻水を流しながら父親に抱きついてコワイ！コワイ！と絶叫しておりました。結果、娘も途中離脱し、大半を父親ひとり挙動不審になりながら女性ばかりのチームに参加するシュールなイルカ体験となりました。絶叫がうるさく、チームの参加者に不快な思いをさせてしまったと恐縮しています。うちの子は５歳くらいにならないと楽しい参加は厳しいかもしれません。他チームで同年齢くらいの欧米のお子さんもだいぶ泣き叫んでおりました。同年代の親御さんはご配慮くださいませ。
DVDと写真を買えますが、先の通り、苦笑いでイルカとキスをする父親の写真だけが並んでおり、DVDもプレビューできないので（プレビューできたにしてもどうせ絶叫映像なので）購入しませんでした。
撮影について、体験参加者は着替えてロッカーに荷物を入れてしまい、プール内はカメラはおろかメガネや結婚指輪すら外させられますので写真も動画も撮れません。ウェアラブルなGoProなんかも完全にNGです。ロッカーを使わずバッグを持ってプールへ移動でき、プール前の待機ベンチにすべて置いておけます。待機ベンチは参加者しか入れないので安全性は高い上、プールに入る直前まで写真を撮ったりできます。体験中はイルカのためを思うと撮影者は遠くに離れていて当然ですので、ひとりは見学者として参加して、ベンチからズームレンズで撮影するスタイルが今回のようなリスクも踏まえパフォーマンスが良いと思います。そもそもそういった想定の見学者価格設定なのかなと参加してみてから感じた次第です。
＜今回の教訓＞
・大きな生き物への恐怖を払拭しておく
・体調のスケジュール管理
・無理に予約せず下見して参加が良い

When you think of Hawaii, you think of the ocean, but this was also amazing. The movie course, the jeep course, and the flower-viewing course were all great. Next, I want to challenge myself with horseback riding.

Hawaiiといえば海ですが、こちらも最高でしたよ。映画コース、ジープコース、お花をみるコースどれも良かったです。
次は乗馬にチャレンジしたいです。

It likely depends on the weather, but the shuttle bus was extremely cold, and we had to wait about 40 minutes at the pickup point. I've traveled abroad a lot, but this is the first time I've been made to wait this long. The driver left without saying anything, and I thought he had abandoned us.

The meeting time was 9:00, and the pool opened at 10:30, but it seems like they could have pushed back the meeting time a bit, even considering the stops along the way.

As for the pool, visiting a few spots is generally fine. The facilities are located on the west side by the sea, so the wind is usually strong, and on particularly windy or cold days, there’s really no escape from the cold. I wanted to head straight to the jacuzzi, but it opened at 12:30, so I had to endure the morning.

The lunch BBQ consisted of already cooked, cold, and hard US beef, grilled chicken, potatoes, salad, and fruit. The beef is tough unless you add mayonnaise. As mentioned in other reviews, the pineapple is sweet and delicious. In the cold, struggling to find something to eat, the only saving grace was that they served hot coffee.

Just when I thought the jacuzzi was finally open, I found out that it can only accommodate more than 16 people, and we were stopped from entering. The jacuzzi is about 3 meters in diameter and has a maximum temperature of around 40°C, which ironically makes you feel colder once you get in.

By the way, there are about four showers in the changing room, but hot water never comes out.

I quickly changed and eagerly awaited the time to go home.

Honestly, I think it was just our bad luck, and it depends on the weather, but I believe there’s a significant variation in experiences, so be prepared when you go.

おそらく天候次第ではありますが送迎バスが激烈に寒い＆経由地点pick upで40分程度も待機させられました。海外にはいろいろ行きましたがこんなに待たされたのは初めてです。運転手は何も言わずに行ってしまうし。バックレたかと思いました。
9:00集合、10:30～プールですがどう考えても中継地点を回ったとしてももう少し集合時間遅くしてもいいんじゃないでしょうか。

プールは数か所行けば大体OKです。
施設は西側の海側にあるので基本風は強いのですが、特に風が強い日、寒い日だとマジで逃げ場がなくて凍えます。
ジャグジーに直行したかったのですがopenが12:30～でAMはひたすら耐えました。

昼のBBQは既に焼かれて冷たく固くなったUSビーフ、鳥炭火焼、芋、サラダ、フルーツです。
ビーフはマヨネーズつけないと固くて大変です。ほかの方の口コミの様にパイナップルは甘くておいしいです。寒くて食べるものに困っている中、唯一の救いはホットコーヒーを出してくれた事でしょうか。

やっとジャグジーopenかと思えば16人以上は入れないらしく、止められます。
ジャグジーは直径3mくらいの円形のもので最高温度が40℃程度で、入ったほうがかえって寒くなるという逆効果。

ちなみにシャワーは更衣室に4つ程ついてますが温水は決して出ません。

早々と着替えて帰りの時間を待ち遠しくおりました。

正直、我々の運が悪かったのか、天候次第だと思いますが当たり外れが大きいと思いますので、覚悟して行ってください。

It was really cold. I would think twice about doing this during this time of year. When we arrived at the sandbar and got into the water, I was shocked by the coldness and chill as the water reached up to my face (I'm 155 cm tall). The sandbar itself wasn't too cold since it was shallow, but you need to be careful when returning to the boat as you have to pass through deeper areas again. While wrapped in beach towels, everyone was shivering quite a bit. However, we got to see sea turtles, and their cuteness made me take some photos! This lifted my spirits a little! The hamburger for lunch was tasty, but it was just too cold and there were too many people, so I couldn't eat slowly.

Finally, for snorkeling. I didn't go into the water due to the cold, but a few people stayed on the boat like me. About half of the group mustered the courage to go into the water, while the rest eagerly jumped in. My friend bravely went in and said it was like a scene from an aquarium. The water was warm, but! The men coming out of the water were also shivering. They do provide warm drinks, but a single paper cup doesn't warm you up enough... For those participating during this time, you absolutely need two beach towels and a thick outer layer that you can wear over your swimsuit!

Lastly, be careful about where you sit on the boat. The bench in the middle front (where people stop when coming out of the water, at the top of the stairs) is also where the equipment is placed. During lunch, people line up in front of that bench. You put your bags under the bench, but the bottom is already wet, and it gets even wetter from above! Plus, more and more people keep coming out of the water, so you can't sit comfortably. I wish they had kept that area clear from the start. It was cold, my belongings got wet, I couldn't eat lunch slowly, and there was nowhere to sit. I would have appreciated a bit more consideration.

とにかく寒かったです。この時期の催行は、ちょっと考えもの。サンドバーにつき、海に入るのですが、船から降りた瞬間は、顔付近まで水があり(身長155センチ)、あまりの冷たさと寒さに驚きました。サンドバーは、浅くそれほど寒くはなかったですが、船に戻るときまた、深い部分を通るので注意が必要。バスタオルを巻きながら、皆さん結構ガタガタ震えてました。しかし、海ガメが見られ、余りの可愛さにシャッターを押しました！この時は、少しテンションが上がりました‼昼食のハンバーガーも美味しくはありましたが、とにかく寒いのと、人が多く、ゆっくり食べられなかったです。最後に、シュノーケル。私は、寒さのため海には入りませんでしたが、私のように船に残られるかた少し。勇気を出し海に行く方半分くらい。残りの方は、率先して行かれてました。私の友達は、勇気を出し行きました。水族館のような光景が広がっていたそうです。そして、海の中はあたたかいとのこと。しかし！海からあがる人、男性の方もガタガタ震えてました。温かい飲み物も提供されますが、とても紙コップ一杯ではあたたまらず……。この時期参加されるかた、バスタオル2枚、水着の上から羽織れる厚手の服が絶対必要です！
それと最後に、船に乗り座る位置に注意を。前の真ん中(海からあがる時、階段あがって正面にある)のベンチは、海からあがった人が一旦立ち止まる場でもあり、使った道具の置き場になります。ランチ時には、そのベンチ前に人が並び。ベンチの下に荷物を入れるのですが、底は既に濡れており、更に上からも濡れます！しかも、どんどん海からあがってくるので落ち着いて座れません。できれば、最初から空けるようにしておいてほしかったです。寒く、荷物も濡れ、昼食もゆっくり食べられず、居場所もなく。ちょっと配慮がほしかったです。

The day before our participation, it was unusually rainy all day in Hawaii. Even though I woke up early on the day of the event, it was still raining and dark, and I found myself slightly regretting signing up as I headed to the meeting point at 6 AM.

I thought I would sleep in the car on the way, but our guide, Chinatsu, mentioned that while some might want to sleep, we would need to prepare to jump into the ocean as soon as we arrived, so she would keep us awake with conversation until we got there! I realized that it would indeed be dangerous to jump into the ocean half-asleep, so I stayed awake.

Once we set sail, the boat rocked quite a bit, but thanks to the motion sickness medication we took, we managed to avoid feeling nauseous throughout the trip.

After putting on our wetsuits and snorkeling gear, we got ready to jump in at any moment, and the boat started searching for dolphins. When the male guide spotted them, we jumped into the water like sea monkeys. I thought it might be impossible to jump in suddenly, but once I did it once, I quickly got used to it. There were also children and elderly people jumping in.

And then! Dolphins! We saw about 20 of them in a pod, though not a huge group. I was deeply moved when I heard their squeaking sounds underwater. After returning to the boat once, we dove in again and were able to see dolphins two more times.

Still buzzing with excitement, we moved to the snorkeling point where we saw sea turtles and fish. After a while, many people returned to the boat, and I thought it was over, but we were told we could still stay in the water, so I happily snorkeled and even tried stand-up paddleboarding. There were only a few boards, so we had to take turns, and I regrettably couldn't stand up in the short time we had. We enjoyed snorkeling until the very last moment.

When we returned to the boat, the captain served homemade hamburgers, snacks, and juice, which we devoured since we were starving. However, nearly half of the group felt groggy and took their food to go.

Many people spent the latter part of the tour observing from the boat, so it felt like a bit of physical stamina was required for the tour. However, even someone like me, who doesn't exercise at all in Japan, was able to enjoy it, so I think it's within a manageable range for anyone.

This time, the atmosphere created by our guide Chinatsu and my 35 classmates was great, and I had a lot of fun. But I still have an insatiable desire to see even more dolphins! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I will definitely participate again!

参加前日はハワイでは珍しく一日中雨模様。当日もがんばって早起きしたのに雨だし暗いし、申し込んだことを少し後悔しながら6時に集合場所へ向かいました。

行きの車で寝よう。なんて思っていましたがガイドのチナツさんが寝たい方もいると思うけど、着いたらすぐ海へ入る準備をするから、なるべく目を覚ましてもらえるように着くまで話しますよ！と言われ、たしかに寝ぼけたまま海へ入るのは危険だな～と思い寝ずに行きました。

出港すると、けっこう激しく揺れましたが、私たちは酔い止めを飲んだおかげか、最後まで酔わずに過ごせました。

ウエットスーツを着てシュノーケルの道具を身につけ、いつでも飛び込める準備をしたら、イルカを探して船は走り回ります。そしてガイドの男性がみつけてくれると、海猿ばりにどんどん海に飛び込みます。急に飛び込むなんてムリかも...と思っていましたが一度やってしまうとすぐに慣れました。お子さんや年配の方も飛び込んでいました。

すると！イルカ！いました！大群という程ではなかったですが、群れで20頭くらい見られました。そしてイルカのキューキューという鳴き声が水中で聞こえ、とても感動しました。その後一度船に戻り、再びダイブし2回イルカを見ることができました。

興奮冷めやらぬまま、シュノーケリングポイントへ移動し今度は海ガメや魚を見ました。少ししたら、多くの方が船に戻っていたので、もう終わりなのか...と思ったら、まだ海にいて大丈夫ですよ～と言われ、ウキウキでシュノーケリングしたり、スタンドアップパドルにも挑戦しました。板の数が少ないので交代制で、短い時間では立つことはできず悔しいまま終わりました。その後もギリギリまでシュノーケリングを満喫しました。

船に戻ると船長お手製のハンバーガーや、スナック、ジュースが配られ腹ペコの私たちは完食しました。ですが半分近い方がグロッキーで、食べ物はお持ち帰りされていました。


多くの方が後半は船から見学していたので、ツアーの内容的に少し体力がいるかなという感じがします。ですが日本で全く運動していない私でも充分楽しめたので、気負わず参加できる範囲ではないでしょうか...。

今回はガイドのチナツさんや、35名のクラスメイトの皆さんの雰囲気がよく、とても楽しむことができました。でも、もっともっと多くのイルカを見たい！という欲が帰国した今でも収まりません。次にハワイに行く機会があればまた必ず参加します！

We participated as a family of four. It was greatly appreciated that the children's fees were free. We didn't know if we would see whales until we boarded, but we joined with the expectation that if we didn't see any, we could still enjoy cruising on the Star of Honolulu! Fortunately, we were lucky enough to see whales three times. While we couldn't see the whales' faces, we were able to see their spouts and impressive tails, which left both the kids and adults very satisfied.

家族4人で参加しました。子供の費用が無料だったのは大変ありがたかったです。
鯨が見れるかは乗船してみるまでわからないけど、まあ見れなかったらスターオブホノルルでクルージングを楽しむ！という期待感で参加しましたが、ラッキーなことに3回も鯨を見ることができました。
さすがに鯨の顔を見ることはできませんでしたが、潮吹きと立派な鯨の尻尾を見ることができて、子供も大人も大満足でした。

We participated on a weekday in December, just the two of us. The bus arrived on schedule, and we boarded. As mentioned in previous reviews, air conditioning is generally set quite strong in Hawaii, so it's essential to have something like a hoodie or jacket for the bus ride. Upon arrival, we received our entry tickets and headed into the facility.

First, we stored our belongings in lockers, which are operated by a PIN code. As long as you don't make a mistake, you can open and close them as many times as you want throughout the day. The food court, which requires money, is also close to the lockers, so you can easily take out your phone or wallet whenever needed, even without a waterproof case.

Near the lockers, there are showers and changing rooms, but since everyone was wearing swimsuits on the way in, we only used them on the way back. Inside the facility, there are over ten attractions, and since there were about 200 visitors that day, we could enjoy almost everything without much waiting. However, it seemed that the attractions rotated every hour.

One attraction that was particularly popular among males over 10 years old was The FlowRider, which is an additional fee attraction where you can enjoy bodyboarding or small surfing on a man-made high-speed water flow. To participate, you need to provide a copy of your passport and sign a waiver for injury responsibility, along with paying $10 (or $5 for bodyboarding), and then you receive a special wristband that allows you to join. Once you have the wristband, you can try as many times as you want afterward. Each session lasts about six minutes, and participants line up at the end of the queue. When it's your turn, you choose which board to use and give it a try.

I had no surfing experience, but I had some experience with snowboarding, so I decided to give it a shot, but I couldn't ride the waves at all and failed miserably... It wasn't until my second attempt that I managed to stand up a little. The setup is visible from the food court and rest area in the center of the facility, so I felt the gaze of others, and as someone who wasn't very skilled, I felt a bit embarrassed, but I still had fun. If there were something like this in Japan, I would want to go multiple times because it was so enjoyable.

There were also a large wave pool, a lazy river, and a heated pool (spa), all of which had lifeguards, making it suitable for families to enjoy. The food court offered decent taste for around $100, with portions that felt very American, so sharing one meal between two people might be a good idea.

At 2:30 PM, all attractions except for the pools closed, but as mentioned earlier, since there was hardly any waiting, we were able to enjoy all the attractions and even had a little time left over. If you want to make the most of your time, I recommend renting a car instead of taking the bus.

12月の平日に二人で参加。
バスは予定通りの時間に到着し、乗車。事前の感想にもあったが、基本的にハワイは全て冷房が強めに設定されているのでバス内では、パーカーなど羽織るものが必須。到着すると入場券を貰って施設内へ。
まず、ロッカーに荷物を預けるが、ロッカーは暗証番号式で、操作を間違えなければ1日に何度でも開閉でき、お金を使うフードコートもロッカーの近くにあるため、携帯や財布の防水ケースが無くても、都度取り出して使用することも可能。
ロッカー近くにシャワー、更衣室もあるが、行きはみんな水着を着てるので使用するのは帰りぐらい。
施設内は10個以上のアトラクションがあり、当日は入場者は200人ぐらいだったので、どれもほぼ待たずに乗れる。ただし乗れるアトラクションは1時間ごとに交代するようでした。
10代以上の男性に人気だったのが、入園料とは別料金だが、ザ・フローライダーという、人工的につくった高速で水流の上で、ボディボードや小さめのサーフィンを楽しむアトラクション。参加するにはパスポートのコピーとケガの自己責任承諾、あとは10ドル（ボディボードは5ドル）を払い、専用のリストバンドを付けると参加出来る。一度リストバンドを付けるとそれ以降は何度でもトライ出来る。一人6分ぐらいのプレイ時間で、参加希望者は列の最後尾に並び、自分の番になれば、どちらのボードを使うか選びトライする。
サーフィンの経験はないが、スノーボードはそれなりに経験があったのでやってみたが、全然波に乗れず惨敗…。
二回目でようやく少し立てた程度。
設置場所が、施設中央のフードコートと休憩所から見える所にあり、他の方の視線を感じ、下手な私は少し恥ずかしかったが楽しめました。日本にもあれば何回も通いたくなる面白さでした。
他にも、波の出る大きなプールや流れるプール、温水プール（スパ）があり、全てのプールに監視員が付いていたので、家族連れでも十分楽しめそうでした。
フードコートは100ドル前後で味はそこそこ、量はアメリカンという感じだったので、2人で1つぐらいでいいかも。
2時半にプール以外の全てのアトラクションが終了するが、先ほど書いたようにほぼ並ぶことがないので、全てのアトラクションを楽しむことは十分出来るし、時間が少し余るぐらいだったので、時間を有効に使いたいなら、バスよりレンタカーがオススメです。

There were a lot of participants on the tour! Most of them were Japanese, but there were also people from various other countries, which made it fun! The Angel's Sea was truly beautiful! It was very cold, but the clear, endless stunning scenery was amazing! The hamburger for lunch was delicious, and I was satisfied to see sea turtles! There was plenty of time for the final snorkeling session; it was cold at first, but as I got used to it, I was able to see corals and fish, and search for sea turtles, making for a fulfilling time! The guide was wonderful too!

ツアー参加者がとても多かったです！日本人がほとんどでしたが、ほかにもいろいろな国から参加されていたので、たのしかったです☆天使の海、ホントにキレイでした！とっても寒かったけど、透き通ったどこまでも続くとってもステキな景色でした！ランチのハンバーガーも美味しく、ウミガメも見れて満足です！最後のシュノーケルも時間がたっぷりあり、はじめは寒かったのですが、慣れてくるとサンゴと魚をみたり、ウミガメをさがしたり、充実した時間を過ごせました！ガイドさんもステキでした！

As the title suggests, the beauty of the scenery and the number of marine creatures visible greatly differ depending on where you sit. Inside the submarine, the seating is divided into the right and left rows, and this time, the left row was overwhelmingly better (we were in the right row). However, for us ordinary people who rarely have the chance to explore the ocean, it is undoubtedly a valuable experience. I believe this is one event you should definitely participate in when you come to Hawaii.

タイトルの通り、座る席で景色の美しさや見られる海洋生物の数が大きく異なる。潜水艦の中は右列と左列で分かれており、今回の潜水は圧倒的に左列が良かった（※自分達は右列でした）。ただし、なかなか海の中を冒険する機会がない我々一般人にとっては、貴重な体験となることは間違いない。
是非、ハワイに来た際は参加すべきイベントの１つだと思います。

As soon as we boarded, we had a buffet-style lunch. After finishing, we went out to the deck and felt the wind while heading out to Waikiki. The view of the hotels in Waikiki and Diamond Head was stunning, and just that alone made me feel great and glad to have participated.

The long-awaited whales appeared, with a pod of about four spouting water and showing their backs and tails repeatedly.

And then, one finally jumped! It leaped vertically, showing us its white and black mottled belly. Lucky!

During the latter part of the cruise, many participants had returned inside the ship, so it was worth staying outside. It was sudden and brief, so I couldn't take a photo, but it was a whale watching tour that left a lasting impression and was very satisfying.

乗船してすぐブッフェ式のランチ。食べ終えて外のデッキへ出て風に吹かれながら、ワイキキ沖へ出て行くと、ワイキキのホテル群、ダイヤモンドヘッドの景色が素晴らしく、まずはそれだけでも気持ちよくて、参加してよかったと思いました。

待望のクジラは、四頭ほどの群れが潮吹き、背中や尻尾を何度も何度も見せてくれました。

そして、ついに一頭がジャンプ！
縦に垂直に上半身あたり(？)まで飛んで、こちらに白っぽくて黒いまだら模様のあるお腹側を見せてくれました。ラッキー！

クルージング後半で、参加者の多くは船内に戻っていた時間帯、外で頑張っていた甲斐がありました。突然で、一瞬だったので写真は撮れなかったけど、目に焼き付けて大満足のホエールウォッチングツアーとなりました。

My husand and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with this romantic sunset dinner cruise. The atmosphere, entertainment, and food was perfect. Thanks for helping make our anniversary special! !!!!

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. However, we had a beautiful view of Waikiki and Diamond Head. They were distributing free tickets (without meals) when we got off. We didn't order any meals, but it was possible to order meals on the day of the event.

残念ながら、クジラは見れませんでした。でも、ワイキキの街とダイヤモンドヘッドがとてもきれいに見れました。降りる際に、無料の券（食事はつかない）を配布していました。私たちは、食事を申し込みませんでしたが、当日でも食事の申し込みは出来ました。

I had the experience of swimming with dolphins twice on the Big Island. This time, we were blessed with good weather and sea conditions, and it was amazing to swim with a pod of dolphins in the relatively shallow, bright waters.

Thanks to the dolphins staying in one place and accompanying us, we didn't have to chase them around, which helped us conserve our energy. I really felt lucky. If I had to mention something... I wasn't a big fan of the super sweet juice in the pouch pack that was served for lunch. I would have preferred regular drinks like tea or coffee.

イルカと泳ぐツアーは、ハワイ島で２回経験していました。
今回、お天気・海のコンディションにも恵まれ、比較的浅瀬の日の差す明るめの海の中でイルカの群れと泳げたので最高でした。

イルカの群れも私達に付き合ってくれるように同じ場所にずっと留まるようにいてくれたお陰で、イルカの群れを追いかけ何度も乗船・ダイブということがなく体力も温存出来て、本当にラッキーでした。
しいて言えば・・・ランチで頂けるパウチパックの激甘ジュースがちょっと苦手でした。
お茶かコーヒーなど普通の飲み物が欲しかったです。

I signed up at the request of my children. I was worried about my 4-year-old and 6-year-old, but they were able to shake hands with the dolphins. They said kissing them smelled like fish, so they didn't do that (laughs). The dolphin pool was deeper than I expected, and since the kids couldn't touch the bottom, I had to hold them the whole time. We signed up for the first time slot in the morning, and after it was over, we were able to relax by having a meal in the park, watching the dolphin show, and playing on the playground equipment.

子供のリクエストで申し込みました。4歳と6歳の子供たち、大丈夫かなと心配していましたが、イルカと握手出来ました。キスは魚の匂いがすると言ってやりませんでしたが（笑）イルカのプールは思ったよりも深く、子供たちは足がつかないのでずっと抱っこしていました。朝一番の時間で申し込みましたが、終わって、パークの中で食事したり、イルカショーを見たり、遊具で遊んだりとゆったり過ごせました。

VERY FRIENDLY STAFF BOTH AT SUTTLE PICK UP AND ON THE CRUISE. THE MAJESTIC (ATLANTIS) SHIP IS VERY CLEAN AS EXPECTED WITH VERY GOOD CREW MEMBERS. THE NATURALIST EXPLAINED WHAT WHALES ARE DOING IN THE HAWAII AREA. FOR ALL OF MY FAMILY THE SEAS AND WEATHER WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE SIZE OF THIS VESSEL. SEAS WERE ABOUT 3 TO 4 FEET WITH TRADE WINDS AT 15 MPH. SO FOR ALL OF US VERY NICE. REMEMBER THIS IS HAWAII. WARM YES.

Tour Guide Cody did a fantastic job in all aspects from his professional driving to his knowledge
of the history of the complete Tour. Very enjoyable.

I participated in a morning tour without breakfast. It's convenient because you can go shopping in the afternoon after joining the morning tour. However, the tour only had explanations in English, which was very inconvenient. We saw the tails of three whales. The journey took about two and a half hours out at sea.

早朝の朝食なしツアーに参加しました。早朝のに参加すると午後ショッピングに出かけられるので便利です。ツアー自体は英語の説明だけでしたのでとても不便でした。クジラは3頭テール（尻尾）が見れました。海に出て約2時間半くらいの行程です。

This was our first trip to Oahu therefore our first opportunity to visit the USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri. We were staying in Ko O'lina on the west side of the island and found very few tours that originated from the leeward side. We are so pleased this tour was offered with hotel pick up.

Our guide, a doppelgänger for Santa Claus, was funny an quite informative. The amount of time provided at each site was exactly enough for us. We feel like we got to cross a few things off our bucket list thanks to this tour.

We certainly recommend this tour.

Great service. You normally have to get to Bay early. Parking is very limited. We overslept. We were able to make reservation and catch shuttle to Bay. They did all possible to fit us in with 2 -3 hours notice. There are 4 pickups a day in Waikiki. They have all gear you need on the shuttle or you can bring your own. Beautiful place

We departed from the harbor about an hour west of Waikiki. Once we set sail, we all participated in a ceremony to call the dolphins. Fortunately, there was already a pod of dolphins nearby, so we were able to jump into the water and see them up close without having to search for them. Although we were wearing wetsuits and life jackets, the dolphins swam close to us. During snorkeling time at the turtle spot, we were also allowed to try stand-up paddleboarding and sea kayaking. There were two Japanese staff members and the rest were foreigners, but everyone was friendly and cheerful. On the way back, we spotted a whale nearby! We were lucky to see it spyhopping and coming up to the surface for a breath.

ワイキキから1時間ほど西へ行った港から出港します。
出港したらイルカを呼ぶセレモニーをみんなでやります。
すると幸運にももう近くにイルカの群れがいたので、探すまでもなくすぐに海に入ってイルカを間近に見ることができました。
ウェットスーツにライフジャケットをつけているので、潜っていくことはできませんが、イルカの方が近くを泳いでくれました。
カメのいるところでスノーケリングタイムにはスタンダップパドルやシーカヤックもやらせてもらえます。
スタッフさんは2人は日本人、その他は外国人でしたが、みんなフレンドリーで明るいです。
帰りの途上、近くにクジラがいました！スパイホッピングしているところや、息継ぎをしに水面へ上がってきたところを見ることができ、ラッキーでした。

The meeting place had a slight delay with the bus, but since it was almost full, I thought it couldn't be helped as we headed to the location! (I even received a call the day before asking if I wanted to change to an afternoon bus because it was full.)

The shuttle bus arrived at our hotel in Waikiki, and we set off early in the morning! The female Japanese guide on the bus was talking non-stop throughout the journey, and while it seemed tough for her, I appreciated her effort to keep us entertained. Initially, I thought her demeanor might be a bit intimidating, but on the water, it turned out to be just right. She really brought everyone together and made it enjoyable!

In December, it can be cold in Hawaii! So, I was recommended to wear a wetsuit, which cost $10 in cash. Even when it's sunny, the water temperature can be chilly, so it's definitely better to be warm and enjoy it slowly!

As for the dolphins, I heard that they had searched for two hours the day before, so I was wondering how it would go... but we encountered them in just about five minutes! However, we couldn't get too close...

Since we found them so quickly, the captain decided to look for them again, and after another five minutes in the water, we faced the dolphins at close range! The dolphins jumped several times, and everyone was moved by the experience.

We then changed locations to see sea turtles. I spotted about three or four swimming around, and there was even a baby sea turtle at the surface, looking incredibly cute!

After that, we enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, ate hamburgers made by the captain, danced the hula, and the crew was cheerful, making for a fun cruising experience!

They took good care of anyone who got seasick or injured. That said, it's best to keep in mind that you should take responsibility for yourself!

The photos were about 600 for around $60. We couldn't afford them, but I heard the photographer was very skilled. I was happy to receive a group photo as a complimentary service. This cruising experience was incredibly fun and became the best memory of our honeymoon!

集合場所にちょっとバスは遅れてましたが、ほぼ満員だったため、しょうがないかなーと思いながら、現地へ！（前日に満員だから午後の便に変えませんか？と電話があったぐらい）

ワイキキのホテルに送迎バスが着き、朝早くから出発！
バスでは日本語ガイドの女性も道中ずっとしゃべりっぱなしで大変そうでしたが、私たちを楽しませるために一所懸命になってくれてるんだなーと好感が持てました。
最初は威圧的かも…と思った雰囲気も、海上ではそれがちょうど良いぐらい。
皆を引っ張って盛り上げてくれて楽しめました！

12月はハワイでも寒い！とのことで、ウェットスーツをお勧めされました。10ドル現金払いでした。やっぱり水温は晴れてても寒くあったほうが絶対ゆっくり楽しめます！

肝心のイルカですが、前日に二時間探したっていう話も聞いて、どうなるんだろう…と思ってましたが、なんと5分ほどで会えました！
でもあんまり近寄れず…

あんまり早く会えたんで、船長ももう一回探してみようということで、またまた5分ほどで海に飛び込み、今度は至近距離でイルカと対面！
イルカはジャンプを何度もしてくれ、全員が感動していました。

場所を変えて今度は海ガメ。
3,4匹泳いでるのが見えました。赤ちゃん海ガメも水面にいて、とてもかわいい表情まで！

その後はスタンドアップパドルを楽しんだり、船長の作ってくれたハンバーガーを食べたり、フラダンスを踊ったり、クルーの皆さんも陽気で楽しいクルージングでした！

酔ってしまったり、ケガをしてしまった人がいてもしっかりケアをしてくれてました。
とは言え、基本は自己責任と思っておいたほうが良いです！

写真は約600枚で60ドルぐらいでした。私たちは予算的に手が出なかったのですが、カメラマンがとてもいい腕の人らしいです。
集合写真はサービスでもらえたので嬉しかったです。
今回のクルージングはとても楽しく、新婚旅行の一番の思い出になりました！

This was a must do activity and was made excellent by our host "Cousin Bo" who was informative and entertaining. The event itself was fantastic, the show was very professional and the story of the Pacific islands well executed. The fire dance at the end was visually stunning and well worth it. Location was beautiful and the trip there was pretty too. The activities and food were probably not my ideal, but we would absolutely recommend going for the actual performance. We booked the royal experience. The chief is a real comedian and the evening was good fun all round.

We enjoyed the cruise. The staff was very attentive to us. Dinner was first. Unfortunately the dinner lasted through the sunset and we were seated on the opposite side of the boat. So didn't really see the sunset. We did the crab legs dinner. It was nice. Make sure you get seconds when they offer. They come around a 1 time. The entertainment was fun. The dancers performed in the middle of the deck. That is why dinner is quick. The Honolulu lights at night are a pretty sight. The night was breezy so bring a sweater to through on in case.

Everything was perfect, our was late for 2 hours but girl wait for us. Very helpful for finding transportation for hotel.

I participated with my 4-year-old child. We woke up early to catch the first bus.

After about a 40-minute bus ride, we boarded the boat. On the bus, we listened to explanations, took our own snacks and motion sickness medication, and some of us even slept. Motion sickness medication is a must since the boat sways!!!

When we spotted a pod of dolphins, we jumped from the boat and swam to where the dolphins were. It was thrilling to see the dolphins come close! Since my daughter is only 4 years old, she couldn't join me in the water, but she enjoyed watching the dolphins from the boat. It seemed like she had a great time.

It seems that soon she won't be able to swim with the dolphins anymore, so I recommend participating while you can.

After that, we enjoyed snorkeling, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding. We saw many fish and sea turtles. My daughter also swam with a floatie here.

On the way back, we had fun doing hula dancing and eating hamburgers. The staff prioritized safety and took great care of everyone, which made it easy to participate with peace of mind.

On the return bus, there was a photo data sale. Since these were photos I couldn't take myself, I was glad I bought them. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii! Thank you so much to all the staff.

4歳の子連れで参加しました。
朝一の便で、早起き頑張りました。

バスで40分位移動してから、船に乗ります。
バスの中では説明を聞き、持参した軽食や酔い止めを飲んだり、睡眠したりします。船が揺れるので酔い止め、必須です！！！

イルカの群れを見つけたら、船から飛び込みイルカの場所まで泳ぎます。イルカが近くに来たりして感動しました！
娘は4歳でしたのでここでは一緒に海に入れませんが、船の上でイルカを見てました。とても楽しめたみたいです。

もうすぐイルカと一緒に泳げなくなるみたいですので、今のうちに参加をオススメします。

その後、シュノーケルやカヤック、スタンドアップパドルをして各自楽しみます。たくさんの魚やウミガメ見れました〜
ここでは娘も一緒に浮き輪をつけて泳ぎました。

帰りにフラダンスをしたり、ハンバーガーを食べたりして楽しい時間でした^_^スタッフの方も、安全第一で皆んなをお世話して下さり、安心して参加できました。

帰りのバスでは写真のデータ販売がありました。自分では撮れない写真ばかりですので、買ってよかったです。
どれも大満足な内容のツアーです。
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです♡スタッフの皆さん、本当にありがとうございました。

I think it's probably one of the nicer spots in the ocean around Oahu. There were quite a few corals, the sandy areas were clean, and there were plenty of turtles, so I had a decent time. The food was good, considering it's America. The staff were friendly, which was nice. The singing uncle also added to the good atmosphere.

Ultimately, it all depends on the weather. Unfortunately, it was cold, and it rained the night before, making the water murky. I would recommend visiting during a time other than winter.

おそらくオアフ島の中の海の中でではきれいな方だと思う。サンゴもまあまああったし砂地は綺麗だし亀もたくさんいてそれなりには楽しめた。食事もアメリカだと思えば美味しいほう。スタッフも親切でよかった。歌のおじさんも雰囲気が良かった。
結局全てはお天気次第。残念ながら寒かったし前夜に雨が降って海は濁っていた。せっかくなら冬以外の時期をおすすめします。

I signed up for the movie location tour and the Secret Island tour. The morning movie location tour had unfortunate weather with occasional rain, but we were able to see beautiful scenery during the sunny intervals, and the guide's explanations were interesting, so I was very satisfied. By the afternoon, the rain had stopped, and I was excited for the 3-hour sunbathing session on Secret Island, but I encountered disappointing service. First, we were taken by bus from the visitor center to the Secret Island, and when we arrived at the dock, the driver left without saying anything, leaving us and about a dozen others to wait for 30 minutes until the boat from the opposite shore returned. When the boat finally arrived and we reached Secret Island, we were told that the return boat would leave at 2:00 PM. Since it was 12:00 PM when we got off the boat, we only had 2 hours. A white customer who was on the same boat also complained to the staff after waiting for 30 minutes and having only 2 hours of free time, but they told him to speak to the guide and did not take it seriously. In the end, the guide did not take the return bus either, and we had no chance to express our dissatisfaction. What could have been a fun trip turned out to be very disappointing due to this service.

映画ロケ地ツアーとシークレットアイランドツアーを申し込みました。午前中のロケ地ツアーは、時々雨の降るあいにくの天気でしたが、晴れ間には綺麗な景色も見る事ができ、ガイドの説明も面白く、とても満足でした。午後になると雨も止み、いよいよ3時間のシークレットアイランドでの日光浴に向けて期待が高まってきたところで、残念な対応をされてしまいました。先ず、ビジターセンターからシークレットアイランド行きのバスで送ってもらい、船着場に着いたのですが、ドライバーは何も言わず行ってしまい、残された私達十数人はそこで対岸の船が戻って来るまで30分も待ちぼうけ。ようやく迎えの船が来てシークレットアイランドに着くと、14:00に帰りの船が出るとの事。船を降りた時点で12:00だったので、2時間しか有りません。同じ船に乗った白人のお客も30分待たされた挙句、2時間しか自由時間が無いと係員にクレームしていましたが、ガイドに言ってくれと言って取り合いません。結局ガイドさんも帰りのバスには乗らず、不満を伝えるチャンスも有りませんでした。せっかくの楽しい旅行が、この対応で非常に不満の残る残念なものとなってしまいました。