All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

This was my first time participating in a whale watching cruise. I didn't know there were whales just a few kilometers from Waikiki. Depending on the timing, we could only see a little bit of their backs in the distance, which was a bit disappointing.

はじめてホエールウォッチングクルーズ参加。
ワイキキから数キロのところにクジラがいるなんて知りませんでした。
タイミングもりますが遠くに背中が少し見える程度だったのでちょっと残念でした。

For those who participated in the morning cruise, it was reported that they only saw a baby whale briefly, and it seemed that the participants from another tour yesterday had a similar experience, so I honestly didn't have high expectations.

However, during the afternoon cruise, we were able to see adult whales and baby whales up close, as well as whales jumping in the distance. Although we chose a course that included a meal, my son was so excited about the whale sightings that he neglected his food to go watch the whales, and he was thrilled to have seen them a total of 21 times. I regret thinking that if we had chosen the course without lunch from the beginning, we could have focused more on the whales.

I definitely recommend the no-lunch option for those who really want to see whales.

朝のクルーズに参加の方は、子供のクジラがちょっと見えただけとのことで、昨日の別のツアーの方も同じような状況だったので、正直、あまり期待していませんでした。
ところが、お昼のクルーズでは、大人のクジラや子供のクジラが近くで見ることが出来たり、遠くでジャンプするクジラも見ることが出来ました。
折角、食事つきのコースにしたのですが息子はクジラ情報がでると食事そっちのけでクジラを見に行ってましたが、合計21回見れたと大変喜んでいました。はじめっから、ランチなしのコースにしておけば、私たちもクジラに集中できたのでは？と反省しています。
是非、クジラを観たいという方は、ランチなしがお勧めです。

I went whale watching for the first time, and it was pretty much as I expected. I caught glimpses of them between the waves. There were many sightings, but they were a bit far away, so it wasn't exactly "breathtaking."

However, I think it's an experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to the elderly.

初めてホエールウォッチングをしましたが、だいたい予想通りでした。
波間にちらり、という感じ。
回数は多かったのですが、ちょっと遠くて「大迫力」というわけにはいかなかったです。

でも、お子様からお年寄りまで一緒に楽しめると思います。

The movie location tour was very interesting. Not only did we see Jurassic Park, but we also got to see sets from Godzilla and Journey to the Center of the Earth 2. At the site of the large tree used in Jurassic Park, we could get off the bus and take photos. It was fun to drive around the vast Kualoa Ranch by bus. From what I could see from the bus, horseback riding just looked like sitting on a horse and walking, so it didn't seem very exciting. Riding in the jeep on the bumpy road was quite thrilling.

映画ロケ地巡りがとても面白かったです。
ジュラシックパークだけではなく、ゴジラやセンターオブジアース2等のセットも見ることが出来ました。
ジュラシックパークで使われた大木の所では、バスから降りて写真撮影も行えます。
広大なクアロア牧場をバスでぐるっと回れて楽しいです。
このバスから見えた限りでは、乗馬はただ馬に跨って歩いているだけに見えたので、あまり面白そうには思えませんでした。
ジープではでこぼこ道を走ってなかなかスリルがありました。

The tour provided a thorough explanation in Japanese, and the guide had a great sense of humor. Although there were about 20 people on the tour, we quickly became friendly through activities like beach volleyball and sea turtle watching. The ocean was beautiful, with visible coral reefs and many fish. I went in February, and while it was a bit windy and cold at times, the staff thoughtfully prepared warm drinks for us. The hamburgers for lunch were also very delicious! It was a truly memorable tour!

ツアーでは日本語で丁寧に解説してくれて、ガイドの方もとてもユーモアがあり、また２０人くらいでのツアーですが、ビーチバレーやウミガメウォッチングなどで仲良く慣れます☆海もとても綺麗で、サンゴ礁も見えたしたくさんの魚もいました(^O^)二月に行ったのですが、少し風が強く寒いと感じることもありましたが、スタッフの方が気を利かせて暖かい飲み物を用意してくれます。昼食のハンバーガーもとても美味しい！！！！とっても心に残るツアーでした！！

A large bus came to pick us up at the hotel, and the explanations in Japanese were thorough, which made us feel at ease participating.

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the boat was large, so it didn't sway, and we were able to enjoy a wonderful cruise.

大きなバスでホテルまでお迎えに来てくださり、
日本語の説明もしっかりあって安心して参加できました。

残念ながらホエールを見ることはできませんでしたが、
船が大きかったため揺れることもなく素敵なクルーズを
おくることができました。

We signed up for a Lei Greeting to surprise the couple who went with us to Hawaii for the first time. We signed up several months in advance and in our busy schedules never remembered to check back with Hawaiia Activities to insure they would be there. When our flight arrived late to our delight a professionally dressed lady was there waiting with our names and 4 leis (2 women's 2 men's). The qualify was beyond any lei I have had before. It was fresh and very well made. She took pictures for us and even escorted us to baggage claim. We toted the leis from Oahu to the Big Island and a week later they were still in pretty good shape. We finally dismantled them (so not to put the plastic string into the ocean) and put only the organic material into the ocean at southpoint as we made our individual wishes. We are so glad we did this for our new Hawaii travelers as it really made great start to another magical Hawaiian trip. We plan to use Hawaii Activities again when we go nex

The Lei greeting at the Honolulu airport was very exciting. The young lady that met us was very helpful, taking photos and escorting to baggage pickup along with directions for car rental shuttle.

Enjoyed the entire morning activity. Saw several pods of whales and the boat ride itself was fun. Would recommend light sweater as it was very windy!

At the sandbar, the tide had almost receded, revealing the expected scenery. The prepared malasadas and the meat served during the meal were surprisingly delicious, and I was satisfied with the tour designed for Japanese visitors.

サンドバーでは、ほぼ潮が引いて砂が浮き上がって、期待通りの光景がみ見られました。用意されてたマラサダ、食事のお肉も意外と⁈おいしくて、日本人向けに考えられたツアーで満足でした。

Since this was my first time participating, I hope my experience can be helpful! I joined with my family (one preschooler). I was concerned about whether it would be a good environment for small children and about seasickness, but I’m glad we chose Navatek for those reasons! It’s more compact than the Star of Honolulu, which allowed us to see dolphins up close, and we were surprisingly able to see whales quite nearby as well, which excited the kids. I think seasickness depends on the weather, but on the day we participated, it was sunny and none of us felt sick at all. I was torn about whether to include a meal, but if you really want to focus on watching whales, it might be better to skip the meal. You can head out to the deck right after departure and enjoy the ocean to your heart's content! (With a meal, you might feel pressured to eat and watch at the same time, so it was the right choice for us to go without a meal.) The deck was refreshing and felt great, but being outside for a long time was colder than I expected. It would be good to have a windbreaker or something that blocks the wind. Whales can be elusive, so I recommend enjoying the watching rather than stressing about taking photos. You can purchase edited photos of the best shots for $20, so if you want a keepsake, that’s an option! (By the way, we bought one.) I hope everyone gets to see them too!

初めての参加で色々迷ったので、体験談参考にして貰えればと思います！
ファミリー（未就学生1名）で参加。気になってたのは「小さい子にも良く見える環境か？」「船酔いは？」などでしたが、その点ではナバテックを選んで正解だったと！スターオブホノルルよりコンパクト？な分、間近にイルカを観る事ができたり、くじらも意外と近くで観る事が出来、子供も興奮してました。船酔いは天候にもよると思いますが、参加した日は晴天で家族全員全く酔いませんでした。食事付きかなしかで迷うとこですが、クジラを真剣に観たい様であれば、食事なしがいいかな？出港してすぐにデッキにでて、思う存分海の上を楽しめるので！（食事があると、食べなきゃ、観なきゃでどっちも中途半端になりそうだったので、私達は食事なしで正解でした。）デッキの上は爽快で気持ち良かったですが、長い時間外にいると想像以上に寒かったです。ウィンブレなど、風を通さない羽織りがあれば安心デス。クジラは神出鬼没なので写真は諦めてウォッチングを楽しんで下さい♫20ドルでベストショットを編集した写真を購入できるので、記念にほしい方はそちらを！（ちなみに我が家は購入しました）
皆さんも観れるとイイですね♫

Thanks to you, I was able to see whales up close. The staff told us, "When the boat suddenly turns, there will be a whale nearby," and right after that, one appeared.

On the way back, I learned to play the ukulele and performed in front of everyone... I had a very fulfilling time. If I have the chance to go again in winter, I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.

おかげさまで、すぐ近くでクジラを観ることができました。
「船が急にターンすると、すぐ近くにクジラがいるよ」と
スタッフが教えてくれて、実際その直後に出現しました。

帰り際にはウクレレを習って、
皆の前で演奏したり・・・
とっても充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
またぜひ冬に行くことがあれば、参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

Such an amazing experience! The staff were really helpful and friendly and knew a lot about the animals we would be seeing. We got to snorkel with a pod of dolphins for about an hour - an hour and a half, which was fantastic and then they took us to another snorkel reef spot where we saw about 5 sea turtles ! Would definitely recommend it !

The island wasn't completely exposed; at the shallowest point, the water was up to my ankles, but it was beautiful and fun enough. I enjoyed beach volleyball and snorkeling, and the lunch was very delicious. It was also lucky to encounter sea turtles while moving by boat. As an optional tour, I was quite satisfied, but the air conditioning on the shuttle bus from the port back to the hotel was too strong, making it tough on my chilled body after coming out of the sea. Other participants were also shivering and saying it was cold. I recommend bringing something like a thicker hoodie to wear.

It's a tour I would like to experience at least once.

島が完全に出ていた訳ではなく、1番浅いところで
くるぶし位まであったけど、充分綺麗で楽しかったです。
ビーチバレーやシュノーケリングも楽しかったし、ランチも大変美味しかったです。
船で移動中に海亀達に遭遇したのも、ラッキーでした。
オプショナルツァーとしては、充分満足でしたが、
帰りの港からホテルへの送迎バスのエアコンが効きすぎていて、海から上がって冷えた身体には、厳しかったです。
他の参加者も寒い寒いと震えていました。
少し厚めのパーカーなど、はおれるものを持参する事をお勧めします。

一度は行ってみたいツァーです。

The dolphins were adorable, and although I had given up on seeing whales, I was able to catch sight of a whale spouting water two or three times from a distance, which made me very satisfied. The price was reasonable, and the daytime view of Diamond Head and the buildings of Waikiki from offshore was also lovely. I highly recommend this course at least once!

いるかの伴走がかわいく、くじらはあきらめておりましたが、
遠目ではありましたが、２～3度　鯨の潮吹きが見ることができ、満足、　料金もリーズナブルで、　沖合からのダイヤモンドヘッドや　ワイキキのビル群の昼間の景色も　素敵でした。
一度は　ぜひ　おすすめコースです！

My child wanted to go, so we participated. The sandbar was not completely exposed due to the tidal changes at that time.

The water was up to my knees.

The staff was quick and attentive to safety. It was cold, so my child was taken onto the boat partway through, but they continued to check if he was warm enough, which I appreciated.

I think it might depend on the season, but I would like to look into when the sandbar is fully exposed and participate again.

子供が行って見たいと言って参加しました。
サンドバーがやはりと言うか時間帯による潮の満ちひきなので完全に砂浜にはなってませんでした。

膝までつかる状態でした。

スタッフの対応はキビキビしていて安全に配慮して頂いてました。寒かったので子供は途中からボートに上げてもらってましたが、その後も寒くないか気に掛けてもらっていて有難かったです^^

時期にもよるのかと思いますが砂浜が完全に出る状態のときを調べてまた参加したいと思います。

While the service and the cruise were fine - the Whale Watch promises that vacationers will definitely see whales - I took the cruise expecting to see whales - there were none - Navatek offered a re-sail, which I took expecting to see whales - again there were none, so once again Navatek offered another re-sail - which, since I was at the end of my vacation, I did not take. This was a very disappointing experience and not one that I would repeat. November thru March/April is when I was told that I would see Humpback whales and twice I didn't really see any. At the end of the 2nd cruise, a baby whale finally started breaching but we were so far away, if you didn't have a really good zoom on your camera, you weren't able to get very good pictures.

Our tour guide Ed was amazing. Very informative and knowledgeable about Honolulu is general, not just Pearl Harbor. Even his jokes were funny. I would do this tour again..

while I enjoyed the trip, we were unable to go out to the memorial by boat because of the wind. That was the main reason for the tour, so I feel that my once in a lifetime vacation was incomplete.
Be warned that the Military can shut down the shuttles as they see fit.

The Leis were so beautiful. We chose the deluxe leis and they could not have been fresher or prettier. This was a surprise for some in our party and the staff member from Hawaii Activities met us right as we came out of the restricted area at the airport. She was so sweet. Our group - despite the surprise - easily identified that this was for them, and the young lady was so very welcoming that this made the perfect start to our vacation. The leis lasted for about a week when kept overnight in the refrigerator. A very happy reminder of our journey.

In addition to providing the leis, the young lady was very helpful with regard to where we went for baggage, and just help getting us oriented. She answered any question any of our group had and walked with us for some time to answer them. She was so warm and so sweet!!!

Thank you so much for making the start to our dream vacation so special.

The ship we boarded wasn't very large and was quite maneuverable, which I thought was very good. However, as I expected, we could only see the whales from a distance, which was a bit disappointing.

乗船した船はあまり大きくなく小回りも利きましたので非常に良かったと思います。しかし、予想はしてましたが、遠くでしかクジラが見えす、少し残念でした。

While there weren't any instances of whales breaching, I was able to recognize whales three times, which was enjoyable. Additionally, shortly after departing, a pod of dolphins swam alongside us, adding to the excitement. It seems to be a time when there are many young whales with their mothers.

さすがにクジラが飛び上がるところはありませんが、クジラだと認識できる機会が3回もあり、楽しめました。
また、出港早々にイルカの群れが並走してくれて盛り上げてくれました。
子供のクジラを連れている時期が頻度が高そうです。

The weather was perfect, and I got to see a lot of wild dolphins, which was incredibly fun.

The snorkeling was in quite rough waters, but I was satisfied because I saw many fish.

Lunch was also very delicious.

天気も最高で、野生のイルカもたくさん見れて、最高に楽しかったです。

シュノーケリングはかなり波が荒いところでした。でも、魚がたくさん見れて満足です。

ランチもとっても美味しかったです。

I had been wanting to go to Hawaii for a long time, so I applied without hesitation. Since the plan was dependent on the weather, I was aware of the risks, but luckily it was sunny and the weather was very pleasant. However, the wind was strong, and my hairstyle was a mess. As a result, to reach the water level up to my knees, I had to walk while getting soaked up to my waist, so a swimsuit is definitely a must. My friend and I enjoyed walking in our pants, completely drenched, up to the knee-deep water. Although we couldn't see the "land," it was a unique experience that brought me great satisfaction.

ハワイに行ったら絶対に行きたいと思い迷わず申込みをしました。天気に左右されるプランの為、
リスク承知でしたが・・・運良く晴れてとても気持ちの良い天気でした～ただ風が強くヘアスタイルは散々。
結果、膝下の水位に行くまでに腰まで浸かって歩く為やはり
水着は必須ですね☆私と友達は、パンツのままずぶ濡れで膝下の水位まで歩き堪能しました。
「陸」は見えず残念ではありますがここならではの体験でしたので非常に自己満足です。

This is my second time at Dolphin University 🎶
I was able to see many dolphins up close again, which was really great! The staff are all very fun people and they kindly teach you a lot of things! If you want to do something other than shopping in Hawaii, I definitely recommend it!＼(^o^)／

2回目のイルカ大学です♫
前回よりも近くでまた沢山のイルカが見れたので
すごくよかったです(^^) スタッフの方はとても楽しい人ばっかりで、
また丁寧に色々教えてくれます！
ハワイで買い物以外に何かしたいなら絶対に
オススメです＼(^o^)／

It was a whale watching experience blessed by good weather, but I only saw a baby whale spouting in the distance at first, and after that, I couldn't see anything else. Well, it's a living creature, so there's nothing we can do about it.

However, the staff with the Japanese guide were wonderful, and it’s not often you get to enjoy the view of the horizon from the boat, as well as Waikiki and Diamond Head, so I had a great time!

Since it's a trip abroad, it might also be nice to hear local recommendations from the Japanese guide.

天候にも恵まれたホエールウォッチングでしたが、
最初に子どもクジラの潮吹きが遠くに見えたっきり、それ以降は見る事ができませんでした。まぁ、生き物なので仕方ないですね。

しかしながら、日本語ガイドのスタッフの対応も素晴らしく、また船上から水平線を眺めたり、ワイキキ＆ダイヤモンドヘッドを眺める事が出来る機械はなかなかないので、十分楽しめました！

せっかくの海外ですので、日本語ガイドから現地のおすすめ情報を聞いたりするのも良いかもしれませんよ。

I wanted to surprise my son and daughter in law on their honeymoon visit to Hawaii. Everything went as planned and they were totally surprised and impressed with the beautiful Hawaiian Couples Lei!

Pictures of the two of them with their leis and ecstatic smiles was priceless! Quality was beautiful and still very aromatic and fresh! I would recommend this for anyone arriving in Hawaii!

Thank you!!!

On the way to see the dolphins, we were lucky enough to spot a whale. It's not often you get to see one so close. After that, we jumped into the sea where the dolphins were. We were able to see dolphins swimming in a group, but unfortunately, they were too deep, so it didn't feel like we were swimming with them. At the snorkeling spot, we were able to see a turtle. It swam quickly and dove down, so only a few people near the cameraman got to see it. When we returned to the boat, they handed out hamburgers and drinks, but since I couldn't eat due to seasickness, they packed it up for me to take home. Although it was disappointing about the dolphins, it was great to see the whale and turtle up close.

イルカを見に行く途中クジラを見ることが出来ました。
こんなに近くで見れるのはあんまりないということでラッキーでした。
その後イルカのいる海に飛び込みました。
集団で泳いでいるイルカを見ることは出来ましたが、イルカが深すぎて、一緒に泳いでるという感じではなかったのが残念でした。
シュノーケルのスポットでは、カメを見ることができました。
泳ぐのが早くすぐ下に行ってしまったので、見れたのはカメラマンさんの近くにいた数名でした。
船に戻るとハンバーガーやドリンクスナックを配っていただきましたが、船酔いで食べれなかったら袋に入れてお持ち帰りにしてくれました。
イルカは残念だったけど、クジラとカメが近くで見れたのでよかったです。

Everything was as promised. The plane was met immediately upon arrival, the leis were beautiful, and the lasted a full week. Great way to start a Hawaiian vacation!!

I absolutely wanted to swim with dolphins, so I signed up for a tour. The boat ride wasn't too difficult, and I enjoyed the crew's performance on board. However, due to the rain the day before, the water clarity was poor, and it wasn't the bright blue sea I had hoped for with the dolphins! While searching for dolphins, I repeatedly prepared to jump in, but I was only able to see dolphins twice and couldn't swim with them. Unfortunately, I didn't see many fish at the snorkeling spot either. However, the water was not cold, and I could float comfortably. The special double burger on the boat was a lucky find! The excitement of seeing the dolphins was definitely there. I hope to swim with them next time. The hula was okay and somewhat interesting.

P.S. The boat does sway with the waves, so don't underestimate seasickness. I was fine since I'm used to it, but several people did get seasick. If you're participating, make sure to take motion sickness medication before boarding (^^).

絶対にイルカと一緒に泳ぎたくて、ツアーに申し込みました。
船での移動はそれほど苦にはならず、船上でのクルーのパフォーマンスも楽しめました。
ただ、前日の雨の影響で海の透明度が悪く、青く輝く海でのイルカ！！とはいかなかったです。
イルカを探しながら、何回も準備して飛び込んでを繰り返しました。結果、2回イルカを見る事ができましたが、一緒に泳ぐ事はできませんでした。
シュノーケルのポイントもあまり魚を見る事ができず、残念でした。
でも、海の中は寒くなく、気持ちよくぷかぷかできました。
船上のハンバーガーは特製ダブルバーガーが当たり、ラッキーでした！
イルカを見れた感動は確かにありました。
次回は一緒に泳げればと思います。
フラはまあまあ、おもしろかったです。

P.S
船は波を受け揺れるものです。船酔いを甘く見ないほうがいいです。私はなれているので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いした方が何人もいらっしゃいました。参加する方は酔い止めを服用してから乗船しましょう（＾＾）