All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

The transportation from the hotel and Pearl Harbor went smooth and did the job as expected.
Meeting points and time schedules were all explained clearly and everything went as planned.

I participated in a morning-only tour! Both my friend and I were not good at diving, so we were nervous until the day of the tour. We were able to see several natural sea turtles from the boat, which got us excited. Even without snorkeling, we could play around in the nearby shallow waters, and I’m really glad we joined! I’m very satisfied. Above all, the crew members were kind and fun! I would love to participate again.

午前中のみのツアーに参加しました！友人も私も潜るのは苦手でしたので、当日までドキドキしていました。船上から天然のウミガメを何匹も見ることが出来、テンションがあがり、シュノーケリングをしなくても、近くの浅瀬で2人でチャプチャプ遊ぶことが出来、参加して良かったです！大満足です。なんといっても、クルーの方々が親切でかつ楽しかったです！また参加したいです。

On this trip to Hawaii, it rained all day on the day of our arrival! The weather forecast said, "Rain again tomorrow, with occasional thunderstorms," so I hurriedly called to reschedule our reservation for a day later, and they were very accommodating, which was a great help.

Although there were many clouds the day after next, there were also some sunny intervals, and the kids were happy. The facility name has changed since I last visited (about five years ago), and one of the slides was gone, but overall, I felt that safety measures had improved compared to before.

Also, perhaps because it was Christmas Eve, there was a staff member dressed as Santa!

今回のハワイ旅行は、到着当日はなんと終日雨！！天気予報では「翌日も雨、時に雷雨」とのことで、慌てて電話してこちらの予約を一日ずらしてもらったのですが、すんなり対応してもらえとても助かりました。
翌々日も雲は多かったものの晴れ間もあり、子供たちも喜んでくれました。
以前（５年前？位に行った時）と施設名が変わっていますし、１つスライダーがなくなっていたりしましたが、全体的に以前より安全面に工夫がされている印象を受けました。
また、クリスマスイブだったからか、サンタさんの格好のスタッフの方がいました！

We went out to the middle of the sea on a small boat and were able to walk in the shallow water. There was a Japanese guide, so we enjoyed listening to explanations in Japanese. For lunch, we had hamburgers made by the captain, which we assembled ourselves with bread and vegetables, along with boiled beans.

小さい船で海の真ん中まで行って、浅いところで海水に入って歩くこともできました。日本人ガイドさんもいたので、日本語で解説など聞けて楽しめました。ランチは船長さんが焼いてくれたハンバーグをパンと野菜など自分で挟んで食べるハンバーガーと煮豆など。

I went on the 30th of December. My evaluation is... well, not much to say. The sandbar had beautiful scenery and clear water, which was wonderful, but the lunch BBQ was not what I expected. Contrary to my expectations, it was just a single hamburger. At this price, it's quite expensive.

During the trip, it started to rain, and everyone had to run to the bus, which was far away. It was unfortunate for those with children. I wish the bus could come closer. This tour includes tips, but when we got off the boat, they still asked for tips voluntarily, which left me feeling unsatisfied with the tour overall. However, I was satisfied with the sandbar itself.

年末の30日に行きました。評価は・・ん－なんとも。
サンドバーは景色も海も綺麗ですばらしかったのですが、お昼ＢＢＱランチではありません。
予想とは違って、ハンバーガー1個でした。このお値段では高いです。
途中、雨が降ってしまいバスまで皆走って行きましたが、そのバスが遠く子供さん連れの方などお気の毒でした。もっと近くまで来てくれればいいのに。
このツアーはチップも込みなのですが、船を降りるとき任意でチップも要求されあまり満足できないツアーでしたね。サンドバー自体は満足です。

I took my mother to Hawaii for the first time, and we participated in this activity where we could experience a museum, hula lessons, and lei making all at once. I've visited Hawaii many times before, but this place is an amazing hidden gem!!! The historical buildings are impressive, and the exhibits are wonderfully rich and engaging, making it easy to spend an entire day without getting bored. The hula lesson lasted a full hour, and the teacher was very easy to understand. Lei making was also fun, and my mother was very satisfied. I recommend this for both repeat visitors to Hawaii and first-timers!

母を初めてのハワイに連れて行くという事で、博物館・フラレッスン・レイメイキングと一度に体験できるこちらのアクティビティーに参加してみました。
これまで何度も訪れたハワイですが、ここは驚きの穴場！！！
歴史的建造物はすごいですし、陳列も素晴らしく充実していて一日居ても飽きない感じです。
フラレッスンもたっぷり１時間、とても分かりやすく教えてくださる先生で、レイメイキングも楽しく、母も大満足でした。ハワイのリピーターさんにも、初めてさんにもお勧めです！

I requested a surprise trip to celebrate my mother's birthday. I was very grateful that they kindly agreed to my request to include the message "Happy Birthday" next to her name on the card that would be held at the airport exit. On the day of the arrival, I was excited and nervous, expecting a warm Hawaiian welcome as I exited the airport. However, the person who greeted us was a girl in regular jeans and an aloha shirt. She was cute and very pleasant, but she blended in with the other staff to the point where it was a bit disappointing. That said, she did escort us to the rental car shuttle area, which was very courteous. I feel hesitant to give a low rating, but I believe a more festive welcome would really enhance the Hawaiian experience and boost the excitement. Therefore, I will give it two stars with hopes for improvement in the future.

母の誕生日祝い旅行という事でサプライズでお願いしました。
名前を書いたカードを持って空港の出口で待って頂けるとの事で、事前に“Happy Birthday”とメッセージを名前の横に入れて頂けるお願いした際、快く応じて下さったのはとてもありがたかったです。さて当日、さぞかしハワイらしさ満点のお出迎えかとドキドキして空港の出口を出たのですが、迎えてくれたのは普通のジーンズとアロハシャツを着た女の子―。可愛らしくとても感じは良かったのですが、他の添乗員さんに埋もれて分からないぐらいで、少々物足りない感じで残念でした。とは言え、レンタカーのシャトル乗り場まで見送ってくれたりととても丁寧な対応ではあったので、厳しい☆をつけるのは気が引けるのですが、もう少し華やかにお迎えしてもらえるとハワイ気分満点でテンションも上がると思うので、今後に期待して☆２つとさせて頂きます。

I joined to see the filming locations of Jurassic Park. I enjoyed the wonderful nature during the bus ride and the driver's humorous commentary.

ジュラシックパークのロケ地を見たくて参加しました。バスでの移動の間に見る自然の素晴らしさと運転手さんのユーモアあふれるガイド楽しかったです。

On December 30th, I participated with my family. We joined to see the sandbar, but on the day of the event, the seawater was up to our knees. The weather was sunny then cloudy, but it was definitely cold. I recommend renting a wetsuit at the sandbar (it's free). Many people were shivering in just their swim trunks.

After that, we started snorkeling following a quite thorough lecture. I've snorkeled many times, but the safety management was well organized, which made me feel secure. We were able to see sea turtles. Personally, I had seen sea turtles for three consecutive days, so I wasn't as moved by it this time.

The food afterward was delicious. I had researched the tide schedule for the sandbar in Japan and found out that the afternoon of the day we participated (I joined in the morning) was when the tide would be the lowest. However, it rained heavily that afternoon, and the wind was strong, so we couldn't really fight against the weather.

The staff were very kind, and it was a satisfying experience. Next time, I would like to try the sandbar again when the tide is low. Thank you, everyone.

１２月３０日、家族で参加しました。
サンドバーが見たくて参加しましたが当日は膝上あたりまで海水がありました。
天候は晴れのち曇りといった感じでしたが、さすがに寒い。
サンドバーでもウエットスーツを借りることをお勧めします。（無料です）
海パンひとつで震えている人が多かったです。
その後にシュノーケリング、結構十分すぎるくらいのレクチャーの後にスタートです。
何度もシュノーケリングはしていますが、安全性の管理はキチンとしており、安心でした。
ウミガメも見れました。　ただ個人的には、３日連続ウミガメを見ていたので感動は少なかったですが・・
その後のご飯もおいしかったです。
日本でサンドバーの潮の満ち引きを調べて参加したのですが、本当は私たちの参加した日の午後（私は午前中参加）が一番潮が引くとの事でした。
ただその日の午後は大雨で、さらに風が強かったので、なかなか天候には逆らえません。
スタッフのみなさんは非常に親切で満足な体験でした。
今度は潮の引いているときにサンドバーは再度チャレンジしたいです。
皆さん　ありがとうございました。

Unfortunately, it was high tide instead of low tide, but it was still very moving. I was able to see sea turtles up close.

However, it was really cold due to the strong wind, so I recommend bringing something to keep warm, like a windbreaker in addition to a bath towel.

残念ながら干潮ではなく満潮時だったのですが、それでもすごく感動でした。
ウミガメも近くで見ることができました。

ただ風が強くて本当に寒かったので、バスタオルの他にウインドブレーカーなど、暖をとれるものを持って行くことをオススメします。

My girlfriend and I went to Wet 'n' Wild for a day and had so much fun, it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii!
Overall: the park is actually bigger than I thought, not crowded, food is good enough for the park food. The pick-up shuttle is on time,transition is smooth.
Rides: All the rides were in close proximity to each other and we didn't have to wait too long to ride them! Personally, I think the wave pool is the best/fun/entertained one, first time. Also the lifeguards are all responsible and on duty. I would recommend Wet 'n' wild for a fun day. We would like to come here again!!

I participated in whale watching, knowing it was the season for it. After being picked up from our hotel in Waikiki, we arrived at Kewalo Basin in about 15 minutes. Since it was morning, there was hardly any wind, and I felt relieved that we could set sail without worrying too much about seasickness. Out of the 15 people on board, half were Japanese, and there were many families with children.

After we set sail, we could see the hotels of Waikiki from the sea, which heightened our excitement, and we were very satisfied to see Diamond Head backlit by the morning glow. Suddenly, a flying fish zipped by in front of us, and the boat erupted with cheers. About 15 minutes after boarding, when we looked in the direction pointed out with “OVER THERE,” we spotted them—whales! According to the explanation, there were two mother and calf pairs that come to warm Hawaii for raising their young during this season before moving on to Alaska or Canada. I readied my camera and captured the scene of them spouting water, and after a few tries, one of them slapped its tail. After that, it dove deep, and nothing happened for over five minutes. They moved away.

As we waited for the next sighting, unexpectedly, we saw a spout from a different direction... After witnessing such scenes more than three times, we returned to port, feeling a bit reluctant to leave the whales. According to the captain, the whale watching season is from December to April. We were lucky to see them multiple times today. The day before, they hadn’t been spotted, and it seems December is still early for them. I truly felt that luck played a part in this experience. By the way, in the afternoon, there was an astonishing downpour. I really felt lucky to have spent such a fortunate time.

ホエールウォッチングの時期であることを知り、参加しました。
　ワイキキのホテルからピックアップ後、約15分でケワロ湾に到着。午前中ということで、風もほとんどなく、酔い止めが少し心配な私たちにも安心して出航できそう。いっしょに乗船した15名のうち、半分が日本人でした。子供連れが多かったです。
　出航後、ワイキキのホテル群を海上から見ることができ、ワクワク感がさらに増し、朝焼けの中、逆光のダイヤモンドヘッドにも大満足。すると、目前にトビウオがぴゅーんと。船内は歓声が沸く。乗船後、約15分後”OVER THERE”指さす方向を見ると、いました。くじら君たち。説明によると親子２頭、この時期は、子育てのため温かいハワイにやってきて、その後アラスカやカナダ方面に移動するという。カメラを構えて、潮吹きのシーンを撮ると何度目かにしっぽをパチンとする。しっぽパチンからは、深く潜ってしまい、５分以上何も起こらない。移動してしまうのだ。
　次はどこから、待っていると全く予期せぬとこから、潮が・・・こんな光景を３度以上見て１時間半後、くじらに名残惜しさをもちながら寄港。
　キャプテンによると１２月から４月がホエールウォッチングのシーズン。今日は何度も見ることができてラッキー。前日は見られなかったとのこと、１２月はまだ早いらしい。運もあるのだなとつくづく感じました。ちなみに午後は、びっくりするくらいのスコール。本当にラッキー、ラッキーの時間を過ごすことができました。

I was waiting at the meeting point ahead of time, but there was a no-show. The inquiry process was confusing, and I couldn't contact Veltra, so I ended up asking the concierge at my hotel for help. In the end, they claimed they went for the pickup but said I wasn't at the meeting point, without any apology. After an hour, I arranged a taxi myself to go there. Then, the weather got worse, and on the way back, I was made to wait a long time, only to get a regular taxi. It was completely different from the tour details provided, and it was truly the worst experience. I feel like I want to warn others about this.

時間前に集合場所で待機していたのにNo Show。問い合わせも解りにくく、
veltraはコンタクト出来ず結局滞在ホテルのコンシェルジュにしてもらいました。
挙句、ピックアップには行った、こちらが集合場所に居なかったと主張し謝罪もなし。
1時間後、結局タクシーを此方で手配して向かいました。その後、天気も悪くなり、帰りは帰りで散々待たされた挙句、普通のタクシー。全くツアー詳細の説明と違い、
まさに最低の体験でした。周りにも注意するよう伝えたい気分です。

The warning that the ship might sway didn't apply at all due to the great weather. I wasn't sure what the restroom situation was like, but there was one at the port before departure, and on the sea, there was one on the ship. From there, we could start our walks, meals, and snorkeling, so there was nothing to worry about.

船が揺れるかもしれない、という注意書きは当てはまらない程良い天気。
トイレがどうなっているのか良く分からなかったが、出港前には港にあったし、
海上では船に1箇所あり、ここを起点に散歩・食事・シュノーケルを行うので何も心配する事がなかった。

Nice touch to trip/vacation. Gal was very sweet, pleasant, happy. Took our picture, walked us to baggage claim, chatted, smiled, answered our questions...

Well worth the money. I love the food. Everybody was very courtious and helped every way they could. All the staff was so helpful to us. My fiance is in wheelchair and they helped in every possible way. We got to have captain help us up to top floor to see fireworks. What an experience I couldn't tell u anything bad about this. They let u smoke on top of ship which is a good nerve helper. I would totally do it again

Since the season has just started, it was initially quite difficult to spot any whales. Just when I was about to give up, the captain shouted, "Look!" and we were able to see two whales (maybe a mother and calf?). Thanks to the staff, we were able to see several more whales afterward. The professional eye is truly amazing! I was thrilled to clearly see the spouting, fins, and backs of the whales. I was surprised that we could see them up so close.

Since there were only a few of us, it didn't feel cramped at all. We could go up on the deck or sit back and relax in our own spots. There was a good selection of drinks, including orange, pineapple, and guava juices, as well as carbonated beverages, and I heard you could get alcohol for just $2. Snacks were also provided, and we could help ourselves freely.

The views of Hawaii from the boat, including Diamond Head and the rainbow over Oahu, were absolutely beautiful, and I was never bored while searching for whales. I had such a wonderful time that I would definitely like to participate again if I have the chance.

シーズンに入ったばかりなせいか、初めはなかなかクジラが見つかりませんでした。
今日はだめかなぁ・・・、と諦めかけていた時、キャプテンの「Look!」の一声。２頭のクジラ(親子かな？)の姿を見ることが出来ました。
その後もスタッフさんのおかげで数回クジラの姿を目にすることができました。
やっぱり、プロの目はすごいですね！
潮吹きの様子や尾びれ、背中などはっきり見ることが出来て感激です。あんなに間近で見られるとは思っていなかったので、びっくりしました。
少人数なので狭い思いをすることもなく、デッキに上がってみたり座ってのんびりしたり、思い思いの場所でリラックスして楽しむことが出来ました。オレンジやパイナップル、グァバなどのジュースや炭酸飲料など飲み物も充実してましたし、2ドルでアルコールもいただけるそうです。お菓子なども用意されていて、自由につまむことが出来ました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドやオアフ島に架かる虹など、船から見えるハワイの景色もとても綺麗でしたし、クジラを探す間も全く退屈しませんでした。とても楽しく過ごすことができたので、また機会があれば是非参加したいです。

The sea was murky due to the storm the day before ( ; ; ) and the sky was cloudy. But! A rainbow appeared along the way ✨ and it lifted my spirits ♡ I want to go on a sunny day next time (..◜ᴗ◝..)

前日までの嵐のせいで、海が濁っていました（ ; ; ）空も曇ってました。が！途中から虹がでて✨気分も上がりました♡次こそは晴れた日に行きたいです(..◜ᴗ◝..)

I participated in the evening event in late December. It was a bit chilly.

I got seasick, possibly due to the rain the day before. Even those who usually don't get seasick might feel more comfortable bringing medication.

There was a Japanese instructor who provided explanations, so even though the surroundings were filled with Westerners, I had a great time. I snorkeled with a few dolphins offshore, which became a memorable experience in Hawaii.

I couldn't eat at all because of the seasickness, but I was a little disappointed that they didn't allow us to take food home.

12月下旬夕方の会に参加しました。少し肌寒い。

前日が雨の影響か船酔いしました。普段酔わない方も薬持っていた方が安心かも。


日本人のインストラクターの
方もいて説明などもしていただけたので、周囲は欧米人ばかりでしたが楽しめました。
イルカ数匹と沖合でのシュノーケリング。ハワイの思い出になりました。

船酔いのせいでご飯は全く食べれませんでしたが、持ち帰りとかさせてくれればよかったのにとそこだけ少し残念でした。

I participated with my 73-year-old mother.
First of all, I was surprised that we were the only two people on a large bus for an hour's ride from Waikiki (laughs).
It was farther than I had imagined, but the driver pointed out landmarks along the way, like "There’s Pearl Harbor," "Moanalua Gardens, Hitachi," and "Outlet," so we enjoyed it (even though it was in English).

When the tour started, we were the only two Japanese participants, and since the staff were locals, I was a bit worried. However, there was one person who spoke fluent Japanese, and they explained things clearly, so I felt at ease.
We moved to a spot to see dolphins, and we were able to see their cute figures.
After that, we moved to another point and started snorkeling. My elderly mother also got into the water and enjoyed it for a little while.
However, due to the current, it was difficult to return to the boat quickly. My mother, who wasn't used to fins, seemed scared and was peering into the water while holding onto the boat.
Even so, the water was beautiful and clear, and we could see many fish, which was enjoyable.
After snorkeling, we took a warm shower and had meal time.
We savored hamburgers and fruits.
On the way back to the harbor, we were lucky enough to see a whale, which made us very happy.

What I thought after participating in this tour is that it is not particularly aimed at elderly people.
I wouldn't recommend it if there are small children.
Since it’s not a tour specifically for Japanese people (it’s not overly accommodating; you need to take the initiative to enjoy it, like asking questions), I thought there might be some who wouldn’t enjoy it.
But we had plenty of fun.
Thank you very much.

73歳の母と参加しました。
まず最初にワイキキからの送迎で、大型バスに2人だけで一時間の距離を移動したのには驚きました（笑）
想像してたより遠かったのですが、
ドライバーさんが「あそこ、パールハーバー」とか「モアナルナガーデン、日立」「アウトレット」などと途中で通る名所を教えてくれたので（英語ですが）楽しめました。

ツアーが始まり、日本人は私達2人だけでスタッフも現地の方なので心配しましたが、
お一人日本語ペラペラの方がいて説明や注意など分かりやすく教えて貰い不安は無かったです。
沖に出てドルフィンを見るスポットに移動して、可愛らしい姿を見ることが出来ました。
その後ポイントを移動しシュノーケル開始。
高齢の母も海に入り、少しの時間ですが楽しんでいました。
ですが、水流の関係か直ぐに流されて船に戻るのが大変でした。
フィンに慣れていない母は怖かったらしく、船に掴まりながら水中を覗いてました。
それでも水が綺麗で透明で魚がたくさん観れて楽しんでいました。
シュノーケル後は暖かいシャワーを浴び、ご飯タイム。
ハンバーガーとフルーツを堪能しました。
ハーバーに戻る途中にラッキーなことに鯨も見ることが出来て嬉しかったです。

今回のツアーに参加して思ったのは、どちらかといえば高齢者向けのツアーでは無いこと。
小さい子供がいたらお勧めはしないこと。
日本人向けのツアー（至れり尽くせりでは無い、楽しむためには自分から動く（質問したりとか）ことが必要）では無いので、
楽しめない人もいるかもなぁと思いました。
でも、私達は充分楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

It was well beyond my expectations food great views great, fireworks great, hawaiian dancing great. Well worth the money. Staff very friendly

I only remember it being very cold and tough because I went in January. Even though it's Hawaii, I definitely don't recommend going in the middle of winter. I think it would be a lot of fun during warmer times!

１月に行ったためかとても寒く辛かったという記憶しかないです。。ハワイと言えど真冬はやはりお勧めしません。暖かい時期であればとても楽しいと思います！

The lei was beautiful and lasted a full 11 days until we through them into to the sea with thoughts to return again to Hawaii's tropical paradise.

It is a family-friendly water park!!
My friend and I enjoyed it a lot.
There are various types of water slides.
I wish there were more variety of food!
Everything else was good

In mid-December, I participated in the afternoon dolphin watching and snorkeling cruise.

While there are many tours aimed at Japanese people that consist solely of Japanese participants, this tour had only three Japanese groups and about six or seven groups of foreigners. My husband and I, who are not very good at English, didn't really interact with the other foreign guests, but since we were overseas, we were happy to feel more like we were abroad rather than being surrounded by only Japanese people.

There were about four staff members accompanying us. The staff seemed to genuinely enjoy guiding the tour, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. One male staff member spoke Japanese, which allowed us to understand the safety instructions and the flow of the cruise clearly. I brought my camera, but a female staff member dedicated to photography took plenty of pictures during the cruise, so we could focus on enjoying the tour without worrying about taking photos. The photos taken can be purchased at the end of the cruise on a USB memory stick. Although $40 is a bit pricey, it includes pictures taken while snorkeling in the sea, so I felt it was worth it.

During the cruise, a light jacket was sufficient. The scenery on the way to the dolphin viewing spot was beautiful, with not only the ocean but also the mountains visible from the sea, which was very satisfying.

The boat stopped once at the dolphin spot, and after a while, two dolphins came to play near the boat. Unlike at an aquarium, seeing wild dolphins so close that they seemed within reach, playing with the boat and catching fish, was truly moving! After enjoying dolphin watching at a leisurely pace, the boat moved to the snorkeling spot.

After being exposed to the sea breeze for a while, it got a bit chilly, but there were warm coffee, juice, alcoholic drinks, and delicious muffins available on board for us to enjoy freely. The warm coffee was very welcome for our chilled bodies. There were also chairs and tables, so it was nice to relax there until we reached the spot. The boat had a restroom as well, so we felt comfortable drinking fluids.

Before snorkeling, they provided explanations about safety and how to use the equipment in Japanese. I was initially hesitant to get into the water because I was feeling cold, but once I got in, the water wasn't as cold as I expected and was bearable. However, I couldn't endure snorkeling for a long time due to the cold, so I recommend wearing a wetsuit for those going in winter.

The sea was deeper than I thought, but wearing an inflatable life jacket made it easy to enjoy. Underwater, I saw many beautiful fish and corals. I also encountered a sea turtle, which is a rare experience to swim with! I got out early because I couldn't stand the cold, but the boat had a warm shower, which helped warm me up. That was a big relief.

After about 30 minutes of snorkeling, when the boat returned to shore, a buffet was prepared to satisfy our hunger. The buffet wasn't particularly delicious, but I thought it was good for a buffet included in this kind of tour. While we were eating, photos taken by the staff were shown on a screen inside the boat, so it would be great to decide whether to purchase them after seeing them.

They mentioned to bring a large towel, but since there was no place to change after getting in the sea, having an extra face towel to sit on would be convenient.

Regarding the content of the cruise and the staff's service, it was a highly satisfying tour, and I was glad I participated!

However, in our case, the date we had booked fell below the minimum number of participants, and we were informed the day before that we needed to change the date. We were told to call the Hawaiian tour company directly for possible date changes (which was difficult due to the time difference when contacting from Japan), and of course, the call had to be in English, which was quite challenging. In the end, the Japanese tour company contacted th

12月の半ばに、イルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングクルーズの
午後の部に参加しました。

ツアーには、日本人を対象とした日本人ばかりのツアーも多いですが
このツアーでは、日本人は３組のみであと６,７組は外国の方でした。
英語が苦手な私たち夫婦はこれといってほかの外国人の方と
接点を持つことは有りませんでしたが、せっかく海外に来ているので、
日本人ばかりよりは海外に来ている感じがして嬉しかったです。

同行するスタッフの方は４名程度です。
スタッフのみなさん自身が本当に楽しそうにツアー案内をされているので、
雰囲気がとてもいいです♪
１名の男性スタッフの方が日本語を話せるので、
船での注意事項やクルージングの流れなど、きちんと理解することができました。
カメラは持って行きましたが、カメラ専属の女性スタッフの方が
クルージング中の写真をまんべんなく撮ってくれるので
写真を撮ることに気をまわさず、ツアーを楽しむことに集中できます。
撮ってもらった写真は、クルージングの最後にＵＳＢメモリーとして
購入することができます。
４０ドルと、高い値段ではありますが、
海のなかでのシュノーケリング中の写真とかも入っているので、
購入して良かったと思います。
　
クルージング中は一枚上着を羽織る程度で大丈夫でした。
イルカが見えるスポットに行くまでの景色は
海はもちろんのこと、海から見える山々もとてもキレイで
それだけでも満足度が高いです。

イルカスポットで一度船は停まり、
しばらくすると二頭のイルカが船のそばまで遊びに来てくれました。
水族館とは違い、野生のイルカが手が届きそうなくらいまじかで
あんなに船にじゃれたり、魚を捕獲するところを見れて、
本当に感激しました！！
ゆっくりとイルカウォッチングを楽しんだあと、
船はシュノーケリングスポットへと移動しました。

ずっと潮風にあたっていると、少し肌寒くなってきましたが、
船内に温かいコーヒーやジュース、アルコールドリンクといった飲み物、
それに美味しいマフィンが用意してあり
自由に飲食することが出来ます。
温かいコーヒーは冷えた体にはとても嬉しいです。
イスと机もあるので、スポットに着くまで
そこでゆっくり楽しむのも有りかと思います。
船内にはトイレも設置されているので、水分をとっても安心です。

シュノーケリングスの前には、注意事項や器具の使い方などを
日本語でも説明してくれます。
私は体が冷えてきていたので、海に入るのに最初抵抗ありましたが
入ってみると、思ったほど海の中は冷たくなく耐えられる程度でした。
でも、長時間のシュノーケリングはやはり寒さに堪えきれず、
冬場に行かれる方は、ウェットスーツを着られるのをおすすめします。

海は思ったよりも深いですが、空気の入った胴衣を着ているので、
安心して楽しむことが出来ます。
海の中では、たくさんのきれいな魚やサンゴを見ることが出来ます。
また、ウミガメにも出会うことができました。
ウミガメと一緒に泳げることはあまりないので貴重な体験が出来ました！
寒さに耐えられず早めに上がりましたが、船には温水シャワーがついていて、
冷めた体を温めることが出来ます。これはだいぶ助かりました。

３０分程度のシュノーケリングを終え、船が陸地に戻るときに
ビュッフェが用意され、お腹を満たしてくれました。
ビュッフェは特別美味しいというわけではありませんが、
こういったツアーに含まれるビュッフェにしては美味しいと思います。
食べている間に、船内のスクリーンにスタッフの方が撮ってくれた写真が
流されるので、この時に見たうえで、
購入するかどうか決められるといいと思います。

持ち物に大きめのタオル一枚とありますが、海に入ったあとは着替えるところもないので
座る際に敷くフェイスタオルがもう一枚あると便利かと思います。

クルーズの内容やスタッフの方の対応に関しては、
とても満足度の高いツアーで、参加して良かったと思いました！

ただ、私たちの場合、今回予約していた日程が最少人数を下回り
前日に日時変更のお願いを日本のベルトラを管理されているところから言われ、
可能な変更日時を直接ハワイのツアー会社に電話してください、
と言われ（日本からは連絡するにも時差があるので難しいとのことで）、
現地への電話はもちろん英語なので、大変困りました。
結局は、日本のツアー方が（ＦＡＸかメールかで）連絡は入れて下さったので
その日の夕方のクルーズから日中のクルーズに
無事変更し参加することができました。

This time, we participated as a family of six. The weather was nice, and the waves were calm. The waiting time until boarding felt a bit long. Since you wait under the shining sun, I think it's better for women to prepare sun umbrellas or similar items. The snorkeling at Atlantis was very satisfying as we could see various fish. It was truly great to see sea turtles as well. I absolutely recommend this tour.

今回は、家族６名で参加しました。天候もよく、波も穏やかでした。乗船までの待ち時間が多少長く感じられました。燦々と輝く太陽の下で待つので、女性の方は日傘等を準備されたほうがよろしいかと思います。アトランテイスでの海中遊泳は、いろいろな魚が見られ大満足でした。海がめも見る事ができ本当に良かったです。このツアーは絶対お勧めです。

Loved it my kids got a chance to see dolphins, flying fish and whales several times!!! Absolutely worth the price and more!!!!

Wonderful welcome to Hawaii! Very refreshing after the long flight and they were very helpful in helping us locate our transport and even offering to carry our bags!

Mahalo!

I had been interested in the sandbar for a while and decided to sign up! It was great that there was a pickup near the hotel, but I was confused at first because the person who came to pick me up was a woman, not Captain Bob. After about a 50-minute drive, we arrived at the marina, and it was just a short boat ride from there to the sandbar! Since it’s a bay, there were no waves, and even though I usually get seasick, I was fine this time without any motion sickness medication! We passed by a sea turtle spot on the way to the sandbar and were lucky enough to see sea turtles! I heard that if you're lucky, you can also see a school of manta rays, but we weren't able to encounter them, which was a bit disappointing! Since it was December, I was worried about the cold water, but we were blessed with clear sunny weather and had a great time at the sandbar! I definitely think it's a must-do when you go to Hawaii! Our guide, Yuki, was Japanese, very humorous, and incredibly attentive, which made the experience even better!

サンドバーに前から興味があって申し込みました！ Hotel近くでpickupでよかったのですが、迎えにきた人がキャプテンbobじゃなく女の人だったので 最初わからなかったです。 車で50分ほどでマリーナに
到着して、そこから船で少しいくとすぐ到着しました！ 湾なので波がなく普段 船酔いする自分ですが今回は酔い止め薬が無くて大丈夫でした！ サンドバーまでウミガメスポットを通りバッチリウミガメに逢えました！ 運が良いとマンタの群れにも会えるみたいですが、自分たちは遭遇できなかったです！残念！ 12月ということもあり、海の水が冷たく心配していましたが無事に晴天に晴天に恵まれサンドバーを
満喫できました！ ハワイに
行ったら絶対行ったほうがいいと思います！ ガイドのユキさんが日本人でとてもユーモアたっぷりで 凄く気がきく人で良かったです！

I'd like to sorry upfront for my candid feedbacks.

My main objective is to watch the whale; however, there was no whale to watch. The captain tried to raise the expectation of tour participants with somehow false alert such as "01 mile away from whales"... but at the end, no one could sense any whale signals. Even though, the Cruise offered other time to watch the whale, for foreign travellers like me, this is not a genuine gesture - it will be difficult for us to spend another trip to Hawaii for another Whale Watch Cruise. Thus, I suggest it should say that "the Cruise will go around Honolulu in an attempt to find whale, but chance to see whale depends on different factors. If you cannot see whale, take it easy and enjoy the sightseeing..." or something like that.

Lunch will be another area for improvement as the listed dishes are far away from similar one in other normal restaurants.

Other than the above, the trip can be a nice memory when participants can enjoy the beautiful landscape of Honolulu from the Ocean.