All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

It was a fun tour. During the first and second attempts, we didn't see many dolphins, but thanks to the third attempt, we were able to see a lot of dolphins up close. We also saw sea turtles. I felt that I had signed up for a good tour since they took us until we could see the dolphins. I would like to use this service again next time!

楽しいツアーでした。
１回目、２回目はあまりイルカが見れませんでしたが、
３回もチャレンジしてくださったお陰で、イルカをたくさん間近でみることができました。海がめも見れました。
イルカを見れるまで連れて行ってくださるので、いいツアーに申し込んだなと思いました。次回も利用したいと思いました♪

We participated as a family of three with our 6-year-old child. It was fun. The child was able to enjoy snorkeling, and there were many sea turtles, which was great. The view of Waikiki from the ocean was also nice. Above all, I liked the relaxed style of enjoying time on the water without any rush. You can drink alcohol, and the boat was very nice and spacious.

However, even though it was the peak season at the end of the year, I thought over $400 for three people was a bit high. The shuttle service at $30 per person seemed expensive. Moreover, it was supposed to depart from Waianae, but it actually left from a port just past Ala Moana. If that was the case, I could have just driven there myself.

Most participants were American, and the style was American as well. It felt friendly, cheerful, and laid-back. The shuttle time changed by 30 minutes without notice, and I only found out after calling. All the explanations on the boat were in English, and there was no special consideration just because we were Japanese. Therefore, I think those who cannot speak English at all might feel a bit confused. On the other hand, I believe this type of tour, with its American style, is suitable for those who do not particularly like the intense atmosphere of Japanese-style optional tours. I heard that there are Japanese staff on some days.

Since we are going abroad, I think it would be more interesting to participate in a tour like this, with American participants and style, rather than one that is mostly Japanese.

Also, I think it's better to take motion sickness medication. My wife felt seasick towards the end and had a tough time, even though she rarely gets motion sickness in cars.

6歳の子供を連れて家族3人で参加。
楽しかったです。
子供も楽しくシュノーケル出来ましたし、海亀達も沢山いて楽しかったです。海から見るワイキキの景色も良かったです。
何より、あくせくせず、ゆったりと海の上の時間を自由に楽しむスタイルが良かったです。お酒も飲めるし、船はとても素敵で、ゆったりしてました。
たた、年末のピーク時期とは言え、3人で400ドル超は高いかなと
送迎が一人30ドルってのが高い。
しかも、ワイアナエ出航のはずが、アラモアナの先のすぐそばの港発になってましたからね。それなら自分で運転して行ったっつーの。

参加者の殆どはアメリカ人でしたし、スタイルもアメリカ式でした。
フレンドリー、陽気、自己責任、いいかげん。といった感じです。
送迎時間が勝手に30分変わってて、電話で聞いて始めて知る。とかね。
船内でも説明はすべて英語、日本人だからといって、特別に気を使われるわけではないです。
ですので、英語が全くできない方の場合、ちょっと戸惑うと思います。
逆に、日本式のオプショナルツアーの暑苦しい感じがあまり好きでない方には向いてると思います。
日によっては、日本人のスタッフもいるそうです。

せっかく海外に行くのですから、日本人ばかりいるオプショナルツアーに行くよりは、参加者もスタイルもアメリカ式のこういったツアーに参加した方が面白いかなと思います。

おと、酔い止めは飲んだ方が良いと思います。嫁さんは後半船酔いしてしまい辛くなっちゃいましたので。
車では滅多に酔わない程度の強さはあるのですが。

Excellent Tour definantly would go again. Nice friendly staff.

I previously went on a whale watching cruise in Australia, where I was able to see various jumps up close, so I thought, "Let's experience that excitement again," and decided to participate. The boat was stable, and I didn't feel much rocking.

They communicated the direction of the whales using a clock reference, which I thought was a clear way to express it, but we weren't able to encounter any whales for a while. After quite a bit of traveling, we finally spotted a spout in the distance, and everyone cheered, focusing their attention on that point, but it seemed to dive and we heard nothing afterward.

After running for a while longer, we saw another spout at a similar distance. It felt like the whales were escaping whenever we tried to get closer. Another whale was spotted in a different direction, raising everyone's hopes, but it was just a spout again. I think we saw a little bit of its back, but it was far from being an emotional experience.

Since we were running off Diamond Head, it felt more like a tour of viewing Diamond Head from the sea. When I spoke with others who participated, they mentioned that they had seen whales during a dolphin swimming tour the day before, and they even jumped. It seems that even this level of encounter counts as an encounter, but it didn't qualify for the statement, "If you do not encounter a whale, we will issue a pass for a free re-boarding of the whale watching cruise."

以前、オーストラリアでホエールウォッチングクルーズをしたことがあり、いろいろなジャンプを間近で見ることができたので、「感動を再び」と思い、参加しました。
船は安定感があり、揺れはあまり感じられませんでした。
クジラがいた方向を時計で伝えるとのことで、わかりやすい表現でよいなとは思ったものの、クジラとなかなか遭遇できない。
かなり走った後、遠くで潮吹きが見られ、みんなも歓声を上げ、視点が一点に絞られたのですが、潜ってしまったようで音沙汰なし。
またしばらく走ると、同じくらいの距離で潮吹き。
近づこうとすればクジラは逃げていく感じでした。
別の方向に鯨が発見され、みんなの期待も高まったのですが、やはり潮吹き程度。少しだけ背中が見られたかな。
でも、感動とはかけ離れたものでした。
ダイヤモンドヘッド沖を走るので、まるで海からダイヤモンドヘッドを眺めるツアーのような感じでした。
参加された方とお話をしたところ、昨日のイルカと泳ぐツアーでクジラを見ることができて、ジャンプもしてたとのこと。
この程度の遭遇でも遭遇には変わりないようで、「クジラに遭遇できなかった場合、ホエールウオッチング・クルーズに無料で再乗船できるパスを発行致します。」には該当しませんでした。

I was very satisfied with the experience. I got to see dolphins and honu (sea turtles), and we were able to view a sacred spot from the boat (it looked like hands were joined together). I hope it brings good fortune for next year. The hula performance on the boat was also a nice memory. It became a wonderful memory for our honeymoon. Thank you to all the staff. If I go to Hawaii again in a few years, I would love to participate again.

満足のいく内容だった。イルカにも会えたし、ホヌにも会えて、船から神聖なスポットも見る事ができた。（手のひらを合わせている？様に見える場所）来年に向けご利益があればいいなぁ。最後の船上のフラも記念になった。新婚旅行のいい思い出になりました。スタッフの皆さまありがとうございます。また数年後ハワイに行く事があれば参加したいです。

This is a pool located about a 40-minute drive from Waikiki. In December, the wind can feel a bit chilly, but it's not too bothersome if the sun is out. The attractions change every 30 minutes, but you can easily tell which rides are operating by the lines of people. It was unfortunate that the Tornado was closed all day. It's quite rare in Hawaii to enjoy both alcohol and tobacco together (you receive a wristband when you order alcohol).

ワイキキから車で40分程度のところにあるプールです。12月は風が若干肌寒く感じますが、日差しがあればそこまで気になりません。稼働中のアトラクションは30分ごとに入れ代わりますが、動いている乗り物は人が並んでいるのですぐにわかります。トルネードが終日クローズだったのが残念でした。ハワイでは非常に珍しく、アルコールとタバコを一緒に楽しめます。（酒を頼むとリストバンドを付けられます。）

It was my first whale watching cruise in Hawaii, and the weather was great. Shortly after heading out to sea, we encountered a mother and calf whale, and we were able to see whales multiple times until the cruise ended. Due to Hawaiian law, we had to maintain a distance from the whales while watching, but there was one moment when a whale appeared right next to the cruise ship, and I was amazed by its impressive size. It was such a sudden appearance that I regretted not being able to take a photo. The cruise ship, the Navatik, was a catamaran, which meant there was little rocking, making for a comfortable cruise. I heard that during the season, whales can also be seen from Waikiki, but being able to see them up close from the cruise ship really allows you to feel the power of the whales. I highly recommend this cruise for anyone planning to go whale watching.

ハワイでの初ホエールウォッチングクルージングでしたが、天気も良く沖に出て間もなく親子くじらと遭遇しクルーズが終了するまで何度もくじらを見ることができました。ハワイの法律でくじらに近づいてはだめとのことで距離を保ってのホエールウォチングでしたが、１回だけクルーズ船のすぐそばにくじらが現れたときは迫力の大きさに感動しました。いきなりの出現でしたので写真がとれなかったのは残念でした。またクルーズ船もナバティック号で双胴船のため揺れも少なく、快適なクルージングでした。シーズン中はワイキキからもくじらが見えるとのことでしたが、やはりクルーズ船で近くで見れるのはくじらの迫力を身近に感じることができて感動します。ホエールウオッチングを予定されている方には、おすすめのクルーズです。

I was really hoping for a completely sandy sandbar, so it was a bit disappointing that there was about 30cm of water left. But that's just a matter of the tides, so it can't be helped. It was a wonderful feeling to walk in the sea.
I was also happy to meet a sea turtle while snorkeling!
However, maybe because there were too many people on the tour? It felt like I was mostly just looking at people's feet while swimming nearby, which was disappointing.
The guide, Izumi, and all the staff were very nice. Thank you!

サンドバーに関しては完全に砂が出ているのを期待していたので、30cm程水が残った状態だったのは少し残念でした。でもこれは潮の問題だから仕方ないですね。海を歩いたりする不思議な感覚は良かったです。
シュノーケリングも、近くで海亀ちゃんに会えて嬉しかった！
けどツアーの人数が多かったせいかな？近くを泳いでいる人が多く、ほぼ足を見ている感じだった時は残念でした。
ガイドのイズミさんはじめ、スタッフの皆さん大変感じ良かったです。ありがとうございました！

It seems that it operates three times a day.
It is very systematized, and I was impressed.
The flow is relatively smooth.

They also lend snorkeling equipment, so if you have a bath towel, you can enjoy it.
However, there were quite a few people. It may depend on the day.
For lunch, there are hamburgers.

I was able to see about 5-6 sea turtles swimming.
I saw one while snorkeling as well.
There seems to be a turtle harassment policy, and if you chase or touch them, you could be fined $15,000, so be careful!

1日に3回催行されているようです。
とてもシステム化されていて、関心しました。
流れも比較的ズムーズです。

シュノーケリングの資材も貸してくれるので、バスタオルでもあれば楽しめます。
その代わり人数は多かったです。日によるのかもしれませんが。
昼はハンバーガーです。

ウミガメが泳いでいるのを5-6匹見られました。
シュノーけリング最中にも1匹見ました。
かめハラスメント規約があるそうで、追いかけたり、触ったりすると15000ドル？の罰金が取られることがあるそうですので、ご用心を！

Excellent experience! Very friendly greeter and beautiful leis!

I was able to go whale watching at a closer distance than I imagined! I was able to see not just one whale, but two or three, and the photos turned out great. The explanations and guidance in Japanese were easy to understand, and even the staff who didn't speak Japanese were very friendly and accommodating. The boat was clean, and I thoroughly enjoyed the views of Hawaii from the sea! It was a very enjoyable cruise, and I was lucky enough to see not only whales but also dolphins. I highly recommend it! ♪

想像以上に近い距離でホエールウォッチングすることができました！
クジラも１頭だけではなく、２頭、３頭見ることができ、写真もばっちりでした。
日本語での説明や案内も分かりやすく、日本語が通じないスタッフの方たちもとってもフレンドリーで対応が良かったです。
船もきれいで、海から見るハワイの風景も満喫することができました！
クジラだけじゃなく、イルカなども運よく見ることができ非常に楽しいクルーズになりました。
おすすめです♪

I ordered a paid cocktail on board, and since I was returning home the next day and didn't have enough US dollars on hand, I requested to pay with my card. The other guests at the same table were immediately asked to sign for their credit cards, but my card was not returned. When I inquired, they asked if all my orders were complete, and after I confirmed they were, they said they would bring it right away, but it never came. Even after prompting again, nothing happened. When I asked a Japanese staff member in Japanese if they were skimming my card, it was returned, but they said, "You should pay with cash or a traveler's check instead of a card," and as they left, they patted my shoulder and said, "This is normal in America. It's different from Japan."

I said I didn't want to pay a tip, but they insisted, "Please give what you feel," and I paid $2 on a $16 order, but I didn't want to return it and pay for the cocktail. I have traveled to mainland America and have been to more than five states. This does not seem normal for America. I was without my card for such a long time, and even after three prompts, all I got was "wait."

I am more disappointed with the poor staff response than not seeing the whales. I would never recommend this to my friends.

船内で有料のカクテルを注文し、翌日が帰国のため手持ちの米ドルが心もとなかったため、カードでの支払いをお願いしました。
すると同じテーブルの他の客はすぐにクレジットカードにサインを求められてましたが、私のカードは戻ってきません。
催促すると全ての注文が終わっているか確認され、終わっていると告げるとすぐに持ってくると言うものの一向に来ません。もう一度催促してもダメ。日本人スタッフに日本語でスキミングでもしているのかと問いただすと、カードは戻って来たものの、「カードではなく現金かトラベラーズチェックで払えばいい」と言い、去り際には「アメリカではこれが普通。日本とは違うのよ」と私の肩を叩いていなくなりました。
チップは払いたくないと言いましたが「お気持ちでください」と請求され、16ドルの注文に2ドル払いましたが、返品してカクテル代も払いたくありませんでした。
アメリカ本土にも旅行したことがあります。五つ以上の州にも行ってます。アメリカの普通とは思えません。それほど長い時間カードを返して貰えず、3度の催促にも「待って」だけでした。
クジラが見えなかったことより、スタッフの対応の悪さにがっかりです。
友達には絶対勧めません。

To be honest, I had an amazing time. It was quite refreshing and enjoyable to think of the tour as a school and go through it like a class. For those who are not good on boats, it seemed like seasickness was quite challenging, but since we kept our spirits high, I feel like there were relatively few issues.

はっきりいって、ものすごく楽しかったです。
ツアー自体を学校と仮定し授業していく、というのも中々新鮮で楽しかったです。
船が苦手な人は船酔いが大変そうでしたが、テンション高く進んでいくので比較的少なかった気がします。

Walking on the water felt even better than I imagined. While snorkeling, I was able to see fish, and it was truly moving to see a sea turtle swimming right in front of me. Even those who can't snorkel can enjoy seeing fish while walking on the water, making it fun for children as well.

海の上を歩く感じは想像以上に気持ち良かったです。
シュノーケリングでは魚をみたり、さらにウミガメが目の間を泳ぐ様子は感動ものでした。
シュノーケリングができない人も海の上を歩きながら魚が見れるので、子供も楽しめます。

Crew was great and very friendly did a good job making the minority English speaking tourists feel welcome. Would have appreciated a little more tour of the waters around that side of Oahu rather than pointing at various things and saying there's Gilligan's island as we headed back at end of day.

What a GREAT experience for a first-time flatlander a little afraid of the ocean! Ashlyn & Jenner attended to my every fear and made the experience SO much more enjoyable. Thanks for a great experience. I would do this tour again & I'd go with this company again. I would recommend it to my friends.

I went on a sandbar tour during the cold period at the end of November, which was not during low tide. It was indeed cold, and I couldn't see the sandbar like you do on TV, but the sea was beautiful, I enjoyed snorkeling, and I even saw sea turtles. It was a very satisfying tour. The tour guides were also very attentive and made sure we had a great time, which made the experience even more fulfilling.

11月末という寒い時期に、干潮時間ではないサンドバーツアーに行きました。
確かに寒くてテレビで見るようなサンドバーは見れませんでしたが、海は綺麗で、シュノーケリングも楽しめたし、海亀も見れて、大変満足なツアーでした。
ツアーガイドの方々も私たちを存分に楽しませようとしてくれるのがわかって充実しました。

Love the new theater and addition of ss Missouri. I was there 20 yrs ago it it much better. Very easy to purchase with veltra and a good value.

It was certainly beautiful, but not as impressive as I expected. I went in early October in the morning, but it was too cold that day, and I hardly went into the sea. It might have been more enjoyable if I had gone in the middle of summer. The Japanese conductor was considerate and provided good service. Considering the time constraints, I was tied up from around 8:30 to 2 PM, so it might not have been necessary to go. It was at a level where it was okay to experience it once.

確かに綺麗でしたが、言うほどでもない感じ。10月初旬午前中に行きましたが、当日は寒すぎてほとんど海に入りませんでした。もっと真夏に行けば楽しかったかな。日系のコンダクターの方は気も遣えるし日本人的なサービスでした。
時間的な制約を考えれば、8：30～14時ごろまで拘束されていたので、行かなくてもよかったかも。1度体験してみてもいいかなレベルでした。

The time I went (in the afternoon) might not have been the best, but there weren't many shallow areas as I expected, and it didn't feel like a place where you could walk on the sandy beach. Some people who didn't bring their swimsuits couldn't get off the boat, which was unfortunate. A swimsuit is a must! The snorkeling was also just a little bit, so I think it would have been better if we could have gone to more places and experienced it for a longer time. However, the sea turtles were friendly, and although you're not supposed to touch them, one came up to me and playfully tapped my thigh with its flipper (laughs). It was really cute! ♪

私が行った時間（午後）があまりよくなかったのかも知れませんが、思ったより浅い場所がなく、砂浜歩ける感じではなかったです。水着を持ってきてない方もいて船から降りれなくてかわいそうでした。水着は必須です！シュノーケリングも少しだけだったので、もう少し色々なところに行けて長く体験できたらもっといいと思いました。でもウミガメが人懐こくて本当は触ってはいけないらしいのですが、向こうから近寄ってきて気さくに太ももとかバシバシ亀の手で叩かれました（笑）すごくかわいかったです♪

great place pearl harbor, full of history and sadness

It was raining dogs and cats, so the Pearl Harbor tour was shut down on that day...We only saw a video of Pearl Harbor...luckly we still have USS tour, we had wonderful time in the battleship!

At Sandbar, we enjoyed the ballet with the participants, and my daughter swam with sea turtles and took underwater photos. Mantas were playing, appearing and disappearing next to the boat. I would love to join this tour again.

　サンドバ-では参加者とバレ-を楽しみ、娘はウミガメと泳ぎ水中写真を撮っていました。船の横には消えたり現れたりマンタが遊んでいました。また参加してみたいツア－です。

Would have liked more free alcohol drinks for the price we paid. At least 3 drinks or lower prices since we already paid so much for the sail.

It was a solo trip, and I was able to easily experience the sandbar. The staff was fun, and it ended in the morning, allowing me to make good use of my afternoon.

一人旅だったし手軽にサンドバーを体験且つスタッフも楽しく午前中で終わるので午後の時間が有効に使えた。

We liked the one day pass for us. We rented a car so we arrived went to the sub first, then Pearl Harbor memorial, the museums and then the USS Missouri . We went at our speed on our time. We really enjoyed it. A must for first time visitors!

When the crew shouted "Look! Look!" and we looked into the sea, we saw many dolphins! ★ On the day of the tour, the weather and sea conditions were not very good, and we were told, "You might not see any..." so I was very moved when I was able to swim with the dolphins! Also, during the trip, there were talks, live performances, and hula dancing by the crew, so we had a great time on the boat as well. It was my first time participating in a tour, but if I come to Hawaii again, I would love to join again!

クルー達の「シタミテ！シタミテ！」の合図で海の中を見てみるとたくさんのイルカ達★
ツアー参加日当日は天候・海の状況があまり良くなく、「もしかしたら会えないかも…」と言われていたので、イルカ達と泳ぐことができたときはとても感動しました!!
また、移動中はクルー達によるトークやライブ、フラダンスなどあり、船の上でも楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
初めてのツアー参加でしたが、次回ハワイに来ることがあれば、また参加したいと思います!!

We participated as a couple (meeting in the afternoon) and were very satisfied. The tour was enjoyable with Japanese announcements that brought laughter until we arrived at the sandbar. At the sandbar, sea turtles frequently approached, so we had no shortage of photo opportunities (laughs). The meal was filling, making it perfect for spending the entire afternoon!

夫婦での参加（昼に集合）でしたが、大満足でした。
サンドバー到着まで日本語アナウンスで笑いとりつつ楽しいツアーでした。
サンドバーではウミガメが頻繁に寄ってきて写真を撮る機会には困りません（笑）
食事もお腹いっぱいで、午後一杯過ごすのはもってこいの内容でした！

It was an excellent tour. All of 7 of us came back ALIVE :-).

Kudos to the captain and his crew. Despite the choppy sea, he was able to find us a peaceful spot to do all activities. Standing at the sand bar was a very unique experience. I would do this tour all over again.

It was fun. We will do it again. It was a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary.