All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

Within 3 weeks in Hawaii packed with exciting excursions including helicopter flights, scuba diving and hiking, this was the initial reason to travel all the way from Germany - and it was worth it !!!
My wife always wanted to see those animals in the wild, and our guide dropped us right in front of a group of dolphins.
Wonderful - Great day out !!!

On the day of the event, unfortunately, it rained. Moreover, it wasn't just a light rain; it was quite heavy.

However, at the sandbar, we were able to walk on land that was completely above the water, and we also practiced snorkeling. Since we were playing by the water, we had plenty of time.

For lunch, we had hamburgers with patties grilled on the boat, which were surprisingly delicious.

While moving to the snorkeling point, we searched for sea turtles, and we were able to see many of them. The staff informed us which direction to look, so I think everyone in the group was able to see them.

We had a lot of time for snorkeling, allowing us to see plenty of fish. The area was limited to around the coral reefs, but the staff was always watching and ready to come to help if needed, which was reassuring.

After snorkeling, it was nice to be given warm drinks, especially since the weather was bad and cold.

The tour pickup was in a large tourist bus, and there were people from various countries on board. The guide tried to liven up the atmosphere with various explanations until we arrived at the location. Since everything was in English, I only understood parts of it, but I was happy that they occasionally brought up topics that were understandable for Japanese participants.

Once we arrived, Japanese participants and others were assigned to separate boats, so everything was explained in Japanese, and the staff were all funny and made it enjoyable.

参加の当日は生憎の雨。
しかも小雨ではなくかなり本格的に降ってました。

しかし、サンドバーでは水面から完全に出た陸地を歩くことも出来、シュノーケリングの練習も出来ました。
水辺で遊ぶので、時間は十分です。

その後の昼食では、船の上でパティを焼いたハンバーガーを食べ、これまた美味しくてびっくり。

シュノーケリングのポイントに移動する間にウミガメ探し、と言う感じだったのですが沢山のウミガメを見ることが出来ました。
船のどの方向に見えるか、スタッフの方がその都度教えてくれたので、参加者はみんな見れたと思います。

シュノーケリングでも時間がかなりあったので、存分に魚を見ることが出来ました。
場所はサンゴ礁の周りに限定されていたのですが、スタッフの方が常に見ていてくれて何かあればすぐに来てくれるような体制だったので安心でした。

シュノーケリングの後に、温かい飲み物が配られたものいいですね。
天候が悪くて寒かったですから。

ツアーのお迎えは大きな観光バスで、色んな国の方が乗っていました。
現地に着くまではガイドさんが場を盛り上げようと色々と説明してくれました。
全て英語だったため、所々しか解りませんでしたが、そんな日本人にも時々分かるような話題を振ってくれて嬉しかったです。

現地に着いてからは、日本人とその他の人が別々の船に割り振られた為、全て日本語で説明してくれ、さらにスタッフの方がみんな面白くて楽しかったです。

Although the morning was early, I had the chance to see dolphins twice and was thrilled right away. During free time, I was lucky to swim with sea turtles as well. I actually didn't have high expectations for the hula, but I ended up participating enthusiastically with flower decorations and a pareo (sarong) at the end (laughs). It was fun all the way to the end!

The staff were all kind and helped create a lively atmosphere, allowing us to fully experience the Hawaiian vibe. Now that I'm back home, I'm still enjoying the memories while looking at the pictures I purchased. This became my best memory in Hawaii. Thank you very much!

朝は早かったもののイルカは2度も見に行く機会をもらってたっぷり見られて早々に大興奮。フリータイムではウミガメとも一緒に泳げてラッキーでした。実はあまり期待してなかったフラも花飾りやパレオをつけて最後はノリノリで参加（笑）最後まで楽しかった！
スタッフさんも皆親切で盛り上げてくれ、ハワイ感を十分味合わせてくれました。帰ってきて購入した画像を見ながら、まだ楽しみに浸っています。ハワイで1番の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！

My daughter participated in the Royal Swim. The very friendly dolphin was super cute! However, it would be nicer if the price were a bit lower.

娘がロイヤルスイムに参加しました。
とても人懐っこいイルカは、超可愛かったですよ^^
でも、出来れば値段がもう少し安いと懐にも優しいな。。

Wish we could have seen more underwater sites. But its the next best thing to snorkeling for those who haven't done it.

First class service, excellent friendly driver. Highly recommended

I booked Dolphin Adventure. I was moved to touch a dolphin for the first time and swim with it. The time we had to interact was very short, but it became a lifelong memory.
Afterward, I watched the dolphin show. Here, there are dolphin and whale calves, called wolphins. I was surprised to learn about wolphins during the show, as I had never seen them in Japan, and it was truly moving.

ドルフィンアドベンチャーを予約しましま。初めてイルカに触れ、また一緒に泳げたので感動しました。触れ合える時間はすごく短いですが、一生の思い出になりました。
終わった後に、イルカのショーを見ました。ここには、イルカとクジラの子供、ウォルフィンがいます。私はショーの時に初めてウォルフィンがいるのを知って、ビックリしました‼︎日本では見ることができないので、すごく感動しました。

I participated at the end of January. I was worried about the weather since it was the rainy season, but I was lucky to have clear skies. The sun was very strong, so sunscreen and a light jacket are absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sandbanks rising from the sea, but I was moved to see wild sea turtles. I think it would be good to check the tides in advance and make a reservation. The lunch was also very delicious. I would like to participate again if I have the chance.

1月の終わりに参加しました。雨季だったため天気が心配でしたが、晴天でラッキーでした。日差しがとても強いので、日焼け止めと薄手の上着は絶対必要です。海から浮き上がる砂浜は残念ながら見れませんでしたが、野生の海亀が見れたので感動しました。事前に潮の満ち引きを調べて予約されると良いと思います。ランチもとても美味しかったです。また機会があれば参加したいです。

The sandbar, also known as the "Angel's Sea," refers to a white sandy beach that suddenly appears in the deep ocean.

Kaneohe Bay is originally a volcanic caldera lake with a large crater-like depression in its terrain. In ancient times, this depression became the sea, and the edges of the caldera acted as a breakwater, preventing large waves from entering the crater-shaped bay.

The white sandy beach within that depression is the sandbar.

The sandbar consists of only white sand and blue sea. Due to tidal conditions, the sandbar only reveals itself above the water during daytime tour hours about 60 days a year.

On the day I participated, the low tide occurred in the early morning hours, making it difficult to see the white sandy beach floating on the sea. However, I had the experience of walking on the white sand covered by knee-deep seawater in the middle of the vast ocean.

If you really want to see the sandbar peeking above the water, it's best to check the tide chart and confirm before arranging your flight tickets.

Reference: Tide chart; http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/3854.html?y=2014&m=4&d=12

サンドバーは別名“天使の海”とも呼ばれ、深い海の中に突然現れる白い砂の浜辺のことを指します。

カネオヘ湾は、もともとが火山のカルデラ湖で大きなクレーター状の窪みのある地形。
太古の昔に、その窪みが海となり、さらにカルデラの山の縁の部分が防波堤の役割をはたし、クレーター状の湾に大きな波が侵入するのを防いでくれています。

その窪みの中にある白い砂浜、それがサンドバー。

サンドバーは白い砂浜と青い海、それしかないところです。
また、潮の関係で、サンドバーが日中のツアー時間帯に海上に顔をのぞかせるのは年に60日もないとのこと。

私が参加したこの日も、干潮の時間帯は朝の6時台でしたので、海に浮かび上がる白い砂浜を見るのは難しかったですが、大海原の真っただ中で、膝丈の海水が覆う白砂の上を歩くという経験が出来ました。

どうしても、海の上に顔をのぞかせるサンドバーを見たいという場合には、干潮表をチェックし確認をしてから航空券のチケットを手配する方が確実です。

参考：干潮表；http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/3854.html?y=2014&m=4&d=12

The entertainers were so personable. I felt like I was amongst family.
Activities, food& entertainment. The drinks were very strong

The conditions on the day I participated were very good, and I was able to swim with many dolphins—probably over 50! I was thrilled to swim alongside wild dolphins at such a close distance. I could hear their calls, and I also saw a baby dolphin swimming happily with its mother. The staff were all fun and made the experience enjoyable. I would love to participate again when I go to Hawaii!

私が参加した日はコンディションがとてもよかったみたいで、たくさんのイルカと一緒に泳ぐことができました。たぶん50以上はいたんじゃないかな☆野生のイルカと手が届きそうなくらいな距離で一緒に泳ぐことができて大感激でした。鳴き声も聞こえるし、子どものイルカがお母さんと仲良く泳いでる姿も見れました。スッタフの方も楽しい方ばかりで、楽しませていただきました☆またハワイにいった時は参加したいです。

天気も良く、ホエールウォッチング日和でした。
本当にクジラが見れるのか心配でしたが、何頭ものクジラが見れて興奮と感動でした。
食事は、それなりに美味しかったです。
船の中では、自由行動だったので過ごしやすかったです。
お勧めです。

There are several thrilling water slides, and I had a great time! You can experience a level of excitement that you can't find in Japan! I rode the slides while filming with a waterproof digital camera, and when I watched the footage later, it turned out to be really funny! It seemed like some slides were closed due to the off-peak season, which was disappointing, but then I noticed that one lifeguard was alternating between two slides, allowing us to slide about every 30 minutes. So, I was able to ride almost all the slides, which was great. The showers in the changing room don't have hot water... It's a bit cold, so it might be better to warm up in the jacuzzi before getting out! The wind was strong and a little chilly. Climbing the stairs to the slides while carrying a float is quite tough, but you'll want to ride them multiple times! There's also a kids' pool area with an athletic course and slides, which I think they will enjoy! I definitely recommend it.

絶叫ウォータースライダーが数種類あり、とても楽しかったです♪日本にはないスリルが味わえます！！防水用のデジカメで動画撮影しながらスライダーに乗りましたが、後から観たらとても面白い動画が撮れていました♪♪閑散期なのか、スライダーが休止中の物があり、ショックーーと思っていたら、二つのスライダーを１人の監視員さんが交替交替で観ているのか、およそ３０分毎くらいに隣同士入れ替わり入れ替わりで滑れるようになっていました。なのでほぼ全部のスライダーは乗ることが出来たので良かったです。更衣室のシャワーはお湯は出ません。。。少し寒いので、着替える前にジャグジーで体を温めてから上がった方がいいかも！風が強く、少し寒かったです。スライダーに乗る前の階段が浮き輪などを持って登るのはかなりきついですが何回も乗りたくなりますよ☆お子様用のプールコーナーもアスレチックやスライダーがあり、楽しめると思います♪ぜひお勧めです。

In the morning, I spotted a whale in the distance, and since it was far away, I was able to participate for free in the afternoon as well. In the afternoon, I was able to see the whale up close, which was amazing!! The crew was kind, and at the end, I could buy photos of the whales we saw today. I couldn't take good pictures with my own camera, so it became a nice memento. The food was delicious, but when you're engrossed in watching the whales, you don't have the chance to eat. I definitely want to participate again next time.

午前中、遠くの方にクジラを発見したのですが、遠かったということで、午後も無料で参加することができました。午後は近くでクジラを見ることができて最高でした！！
クルーの方も親切だったし、最後に今日見たクジラの写真を買うこともできます。
自分のカメラでは上手く撮れなかったので、いい記念になりました。
ご飯は美味しかったのですが、クジラに夢中になると食べる余裕がなくなっちゃいますね。
次回もまた参加したいです。

Great time - only drawback was it starts so early in the morning - hard everyone - not just the kids. But it was an amazing day!

I signed up for this experience because my companion, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, wanted to go on a boat, see whales, and dance the hula—all in one package. Although the wind was strong, the boat was large enough that I felt comfortable. We saw the whales' tails twice. The activities were divided into three parts: hula, ukulele, and lei-making. My friend was thrilled to finally dance as she had always wanted. The staff was also very friendly. Next time, I want to go when the whales are more active.

ハワイが初めての同行者が希望した、船に乗りたい・クジラを見たい・フラダンスを踊りたいがまとめて叶うので、申し込みました。風が強かったですが、船が大きいので、弱い私も大丈夫でした。クジラは尾だけ２回見られました。フラとウクレレとレイ作りの３つに分かれて教えてくれました。友人は念願かなって楽しそうに踊っていました。スタッフも親切でした。今度はクジラが活発な時期に行ってみたいです。

The performances were so-so. The seating was not good even though
it was Royal seating. We didn't get our lei as promised. The food
was not very good for the price. The one saving grace was that the
staff was very nice. The young people who delivered the food was
thoughtful and polite and returned to see if we wanted more food.
The mixed drinks were no more than sugar water. I attended the
Sea Life Luau about 5 years ago and it was excellent.

I saw a whale. However, I couldn't take a good photo. I also saw a dolphin, maybe? It would have been better if the whale had made bolder movements.

クジラが、見えました。　でも、写真がうまく撮れませんでした。　イルカ？　かなー？もみれましたよ。もう少し、クジラさんの大胆な動きがあったら、よかったです。

The scenery was absolutely stunning, so I thought it was okay if I didn't get to see any whales. I was worried about getting seasick, but it was actually very comfortable and I didn't feel sick at all.

The whales surfaced several times, spouting water, and when they dove, I could see their large tails. Right after we set off, we saw a sea turtle, and on the way back, we were able to see a lot of flying fish. I'm glad I took the Navatek.

とにかく景色が素晴らしかったので、クジラに会えなくても仕方ないかと思ったくらいです。船酔いが心配だったのですが、実に快適で全く酔うこともありませんでした。
クジラは何度も海面まで上昇し潮吹きし、潜る時には大きな尾ビレが並んで見えました。出発してすぐにウミガメを、帰りにはたくさんのトビウオを見ることができました。ナバテック号に乗って良かったです。

It was amazing!! You absolutely have to do it!! Swimming with the turtles was truly the best moment! You definitely should do it when you come to Hawaii!

最高でした！！絶対やるべき！！カメと一緒に泳ぐことができ本当に最高のひと時でした！絶対にハワイに来た時にはやるべき！

**Transportation to the Ship**
We were taken from the hotel to the dock in a large bus that could accommodate about 50 people. A robust-looking captain chatted with us during the ride, but it was in English. Laughing, I took this opportunity to enjoy a nice nap for about an hour both going and returning. Upon arrival, we were directed, "Japanese people go to that ship."

**Sandbar**
The weather wasn't very good, with no blue sky and lots of clouds. This is just bad luck, so there's nothing we can do about it... I had checked the tide schedule thoroughly, so the sandy beach was perfectly exposed. I was really moved by this! I absolutely recommend checking the tide schedule.

**Sea Turtles**
It seemed there were few sea turtles that day, and with my poor eyesight, I could only see them from a distance, so I couldn't get any photos. If you have poor eyesight but usually don't wear glasses, I recommend bringing your glasses.

**Snorkeling**
Many people tried snorkeling but quickly came back up, saying they were scared. I wasn't feeling well, so I just watched from above. My husband, who enjoyed it until the end, said it was beautiful.

**Meals**
We had hamburgers for our meal. They were quite tasty, but the wait time was incredible. There was probably a 30 to 40-minute gap from when the first person started eating to when the last person began. (I think it depends on the number of participants; there were about 35 to 40 people that day.) We were told to "please wait in line," but since we were towards the end of the line and it was too cold to bear, we waited in a spot out of the wind without lining up.

**Changing Area**
There wasn't one. I thought there would be one after getting off the ship, but there wasn't. It was okay to change in the restroom, and we were told we could just wrap ourselves in a bath towel and get on the bus. Honestly, the public restrooms outside were dirty, and there were too few of them, so women were forming lines, making it hard to change. Given that situation, I recommend preparing for changing accordingly.

**Guide**
There was an older gentleman who explained the schedule and how things would go. I was a bit disappointed because I was expecting a famous guide or something.

**Items Needed as of April 18**
Warm clothing!
A bath towel (which can also serve as warm clothing).

【船までの移動】
ホテルから、波止場まで50人くらい乗れそうな大型バスで連れて行ってくれました。
ガタイのいい船長さん風の方が移動中お話してくれましたが、英語。笑
これをいいことに移動中の1時間ほど、ゆっくり睡眠を行きも帰りも取れました。笑
到着してから、「日本人はあっちの船ね〜」と振り分けられました。


【サンドバー】
お天気があんまり良くなくて、青空がなく雲ばっかりでした。
これは運なので仕方がない。。。
潮の満ち引きはしっかり調べていったので、ばっちり砂浜が出ていました。
これには感動しました！！
絶対満ち引き、調べることをオススメします。


【ウミガメ】
この日は少なかったらしく、目の悪い私には遠くでしか出てくれず、見れませんでした。写真はもちろん撮れませんでした。
目が悪いけど普段メガネしていない方は、メガネ持って行くことをオススメします。


【シュノーケル】
1回は降りてみるものの、「恐い」と言って上がってくる人が多かったです。
私は体調が優れなかったので、上から見ていました。
最後の方まで愉しんでいた旦那は、綺麗だったと言っていました。


【お食事】
お食事はハンバーガー。普通に美味しかったですが、待ち時間が凄かった。
最初に食べた人から最後の人が食べ始めるまで、たぶん30〜40分くらいあったのでは？？（参加人数にもよると思うけど・この日は35〜40人くらい？）
「並んで待って下さい」と言われましたが、かなり最後の方だった私たちは、あまりにも寒くて耐えられず、風の当たらない所で並ばずに、列が減るのを待っていました。笑


【着替え場所】
なし。
船を降りればあるのかと思っていたけど、なし。
トイレで着替えてもいいし、バスはバスタオルを蒔けばそのまま乗ってもOKとのことでした。
正直、外の公衆トイレは汚いし、トイレの数が少ないから、女性は行列できるのに着替える気になれず。
そんな状態なので、そういう状況に見合った着替えをオススメします。


【ガイドさん】
スケジュールとやり方を説明してくれたおじちゃん。て感じでした。
名物ガイドさんとかいるのかと期待してただけに、ちょっと残念でした。


【4月18日の時点で必要だった持ち物】
防寒着！
バスタオル（防寒着にもなる）

I think it's smaller than I imagined.
I believe you'll want to secure a spot first, but be careful as the area around the bodyboarding attraction gets wet from the splashes.
If you're expecting something as massive as Nagashima Spa Land, you might be mistaken, but if you don't mind the rough, American vibe, I think you'll enjoy it.

イメージしているより小さいと思います。
最初に場所取りをすると思いますが、ボディボードのアトラクション周辺は水しぶきで濡れますので注意した方が良いです。
長島スパーランドのような巨大な物を期待していくと間違いですが、アメリカンな大雑把な雰囲気が嫌いでないのであれば楽しめると思いますよ。

It was the last chance day. I finally got to see the whales that I had wanted to see for a long time. Thank you very much. Next time, I might be okay without a meal... because there were only a few options for food...

最後のチャンス日でした。以前から見たかったクジラさん達。今回のオプショナルツアーでやっと叶うことができました。ありがとうございました。次回は食事なしでもいいかな。。。と思いました。食事の種類がわずかだったので・・・。

My best memory is encountering 100 dolphins. Swimming with wild spinner dolphins is a lifelong memory for me. To see dolphins again, we took a boat out to Yokohama Beach on the west coast, which had a completely different scenery compared to the east coast. The land shaped like a god with outstretched arms, a power spot, was so shockingly beautiful that it still comes to mind vividly. I can't swim, but since there were many children among the guests, there were plenty of staff members, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling with peace of mind. My husband was thrilled to dive at his own risk. The color of the sea was just like Blue Hawaii. It was a wonderful day.

イルカに１００ぴき出会えたことが一番の思い出です。
野生のハシナガイルカと一緒に泳いだことは、一生の思い出です。
またイルカに会うために、西海岸のヨコハマビーチ辺りまで船を出していただいたのですが、また東海岸とはぜんぜん違う景色で、パワースポットである、神様が手を広げた形の大地は、今でも目に浮かぶほど衝撃の美しさでした。
わたしは泳げませんが、ゲストにお子さんが多かったためスタッフの方もたくさんいて、安心して、シュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。
夫は、自己責任ですもぐりをさせてもらって喜んでました。
海の色がまさにブルーハワイ。
すばらしい一日でした。

This cruise exceeded our expectations. We thought we were hanging on the sandbar for a few hours having lunch and playing volleyball, but that was only the first part! We got to see sea turtles AND snorkel in the ocean by a reef. It was such an awesome deal for the price. I would highly recommend it; not to mention the crew was super friendly/helpful/accomodating.

The weather wasn't great, and it rained almost the whole time, but the staff were all kind and made it enjoyable. They made us laugh with their fluent Japanese. The sandbar didn't look like it did in the pictures, but I was satisfied. The food was very delicious! My husband even had a second helping of meat. It was quite cold due to the rain, but they had blankets prepared, which showed attention to detail in their service.

お天気が良くなくてほとんど雨が降っていましたが、、スタッフの方が皆さん親切で楽しませてくれました。流暢な日本語で笑わせてくれて、、サンドバーは写真のようには見えませんでしたが、、満足です。食事はとてもおいしかったです！主人はお肉をおかわりしていました。雨で結構さむかったのですがひざ掛けも用意してあり、、細かいサービスを感じました。

It was very fun watching the whales and having excellent drinks! Very awesome experience!

The sandbar was enjoyable even for my mother, who can't swim. I asked the staff to take some photos, and they were clearly experienced, capturing the best moments and angles! We got some wonderful photos to remember the day. While snorkeling, I was able to swim alongside a turtle (honu) for about five minutes. The staff were all cheerful, and we had a great time.

サンドバーは泳げない母も楽しめていました。
スタッフの方にお願いして撮影してもらいましたが
さすが慣れていてシャッターチャンスもアングルも最高！
素敵な記念に残る写真が撮れました。
シュノーケルでは亀（ホヌ）と5分くらい一緒に泳げましたよ。
愉快なスタッフさんばかりで、楽しい時間を過ごせました。

Unfortunately, due to the cloudy sky, the sea didn't look very beautiful, and to be honest, it was a bit disappointing. The sea in Waikiki looked much clearer. There was no issue with the tour itself, but simply put, the color of the sea varies with the weather, so there's nothing we can do about that.

あいにく曇り空のせいであまり海も綺麗に見えず正直イマイチでした。これならまだワイキキの海の方が綺麗に見えました。ツアー自体に問題はありませんが、単純に天気によって海の色は違うのでこればっかりは仕方ないんだと思います。

From March 24, 2014, for one week, my family took our first trip to Hawaii (Maui). Since we weren't interested in package tours, I researched and chose one of the option tours myself. I was skeptical about whether we could really see whales so close to the port, but... it seemed like three whales were swimming together, possibly a mother and her calf? To my great fortune, one of the whales jumped out of the water! I couldn't help but let out a joyful shout. The boat searched around for spots where the whales might surface. Nearby, small boats seemed to gather, perhaps aware of the sonar capabilities of the Star of Honolulu. At the end of the enjoyable cruise, we were also able to see a pod of about ten dolphins, making it a truly satisfying whale watching experience.

２０１４年３月２４日から１週間、家族で初めてのハワイ（マウイ島）旅行でした。パッケージツアーに興味がないので、自分であれこれ調べてオプションツアーの一つとしてチョイスしました。港からそんなに遠くない範囲で本当にクジラを見ることができるのか半信半疑だったのですが・・・３頭が一緒に回遊していたようですが、親子でしょうか？なんと幸運にもそのうちの１頭のクジラが海中からジャンプしたのです。歓喜の叫び声が思わず漏れてしまいました。船はクジラ達が海面に出てきそうな場所を探して探し回ります。近くにはスターオブホノルル号のおそらくソナーの性能を知ってか小さなボートも群がってきますね。楽しいクルーズの最後には１０数頭の群れをなすイルカも見ることができて本当に満足のいくホエールウォッチングになりました。