All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

We participated in a bodyboarding lesson as a family in the afternoon. I was anxious, not just for my daughter but for myself as well. My 12-year-old son was excited, treating it like a boogie board experience. Once we all lined up, a big wave came crashing in. As we floated, one by one, people started to successfully ride the waves. Later, when I tried to float with my daughter in the shallow area, the waves were strong, and it was quite dangerous as my feet scraped the bottom. I remembered the instruction to head towards the staff along the edge, so I placed the board on my head, held my daughter's hand, and jumped towards the staff. Once I entrusted my daughter to them, they pushed the board in sync with the waves, allowing anyone to feel like a surfer with long rides! When it was my turn, I experienced a thrill like never before! The waves felt smooth, almost as if I was on a boat, and it was truly exhilarating. Both my child and I enjoyed it with childlike joy. While we were closely attached to the staff, my son seemed to master the feeling on his own in a short time and became really hooked. The next day, we were able to enjoy bodyboarding in the ocean, and it was definitely the right decision to take the lesson on the first day.

午後からのボディーボードレッスンに家族で参加。娘だけでなく自分ですら不安。12歳の息子はビート板感覚でワクワク参加。いっせいに一列に並び終えるといきなり大波。プカプカ浮いていると、ひとりまたひとりとうまく波に乗って抜き出る人が続々。その後とりあえず浅瀬の所で娘と浮かぼうとしたら、波がきつくて足は擦るし大変危険。端を伝ってスタッフに向かえばよいと言う指示があったのを思い出し、ボードを頭にのせ、娘の手をひいてジャンプしながらスタッフをめざしました。スタッフに娘を託すと、波にあわせてボードを押してくれ誰でもサーファー気分になれる程の長い波乗り！次は私もと合図があつたのでお願いしたら、味わったことのない感動！波はザブーンではなく、スーッっとまさにボートに乗った気分で感動。子供も自分も童心で楽しめました。スタッフにべったりだった私達に対し、息子は短時間で自分で感覚をマスターしたらしく、とってもハマッてしまいました。翌日からの海でもボディーボードが楽しめて、初日にレッスンを受けていて大正解でした。

I applied for the family discount with my daughter, and even with the shuttle service, we were able to enter at a lower price than if we had applied on-site. Since group entries were prioritized over individual ones, it was relatively empty right after we entered, and we secured chairs in the shade, feeling well-prepared.

Reading the brochure, I noticed that many attractions had height restrictions (most were over 122 cm) and swimming ability requirements, which made my 120 cm daughter nervous, causing her to refuse to try any of the slides. We spent a long time in the wave pool, and before we knew it, it was lunchtime (the all-you-can-eat was delicious), followed by the bodyboard lesson (which the whole family enjoyed!). Before we knew it, there were only about 30 minutes left until the meeting time.

I wanted to try at least one slide, so I looked around, but there were long lines for all of them. After wandering around, I finally decided to wait in line for just one. However, I regretted that I had passed on the height restrictions at first glance, thinking it was a matter of self-management, and that they should have let us try from the beginning without checking swimming ability. The line moved quickly because there were three slides for one attraction, and the staff kept sending people off rapidly. After sliding, my daughter exclaimed, "One more time!" and I really wished we had more time... It was reassuring that staff who spoke Japanese were around when we needed help.

It was a pity that I didn't get to drink anything because we ran out of time.

娘とセットのファミリー割引で申し込み、送迎付なのに現地申込よりも割安で入場できました。個人よりも団体の入場が優先だったので、入場直後はすいていて、日陰のチェアも確保でき準備万端得した気分でした。パンフレットを読むとアトラクションには身長制限（122センチ以上が多い）や泳力条件が記載あったので、120センチの娘はビビッてしまい、全てのすべり台の挑戦を拒否。波のプールで延々過ごしていると、あっという間にランチタイム（食べ放題で美味しかった）、そしてボディーボードレッスン（これは家族皆が楽しめた！）と…集合時間まであと30分あまりとなってしまいました。最後に一度くらいは行きたいとすべり台を見て回るとどれも長蛇の列。ウロウロして最後にひとつだけ並ぶ決心をしていざ出陣。それが、身長制限なんて自己管理の世界か一目みてパス、泳力なんてチェックもなくで最初からトライさせるべきだったと後悔。列もひとつのアトラクションにすべり台が3本もあるから、とっても進むのが早い！スタッフは次々ドンドン出発させるし回転の速いこと。滑ったあとには娘は「もう一回！」なんていうしでホントにもっと時間があればと心残り…困ったときは日本語ｏｋのスタッフもウロウロしてるし安心でした。
時間がなくてドリンクが一度も飲めなかったのは残念。

We went out to sea, switched to a submarine, and dove in, so we immediately saw fish. However, this time the sea was rough, and the water was murky, making it a bit disappointing that we couldn't see far...

沖に出て、潜水艦に乗り換えて潜るので、潜ってすぐに魚が見えました。でも、今回は海が荒れていたのか水が濁っていて遠くまでは見れなかったのが少し残念・・・

The leis were wonderful, and a great welcome to Hawaii.
We enjoyed them to the fullest. Thanks!

The seating on the submarine is a little tight. Some seats are in between two windows which makes it a little harder to see out. On the submarine they show you how deep you are, that was cool. The sunken ships, airplanes and other structures are the most exciting, that is were most of the fish canbe seen. We saw 4 sea turtles just hanging out on the structures.

The submarine itself was larger than I expected and the ride was comfortable. I wasn't able to see as many beautiful fish or the seabed as I had hoped, but since opportunities to ride a submarine are rare, overall it was a positive experience. I recommend it for families with small children, but those who are prone to seasickness might want to reconsider.

　思ったより潜水艦自体は大きくて乗り心地は良かったです。期待したほどには、きれいなお魚とか海底の様子はみることができませんでしたが、潜水艦に乗る機会は滅多に無いので総合的にはマル。小さな子供さんがいる家族にはお勧めですが、船酔いしやすい人は止めた方がいいかも。

The staff & service are both fantastic. They are so accommodating. The food is very good, however I was not able to enjoy it because I was so seasick. I didn't expect it to be such a rough ride. The boat could use an upgrade & makeover for sure. It's a bit dated. Entertainment was OK. That part could use an upgrade as well. They should know that there ARE good songs from this decade as well. Spring for the upgrade. Downstairs looked a bit crowded.

I participated with a close friend. Since it was both of our first time in Hawaii, we were looking for activities where we could see dolphins, but I was a bit worried because I wasn't confident in my swimming skills. The Japanese guide, Keiko, and the local staff were all very cheerful and kind. This time, based on the captain's decision, we descended the stairs of a catamaran and followed a pod of dolphins while holding onto a rope. I thought I wouldn't be able to chase the dolphins while snorkeling, so this was an unexpected and wonderful method! I heard that now, to protect baby dolphins, they swim fast and it's hard to keep up with them while snorkeling. I was so impressed by the staff who tried to show us the dolphins up close! There were plenty of dolphins, and it was a wonderful time. At the snorkeling spot, there were also turtles, and everyone was really enjoying themselves. The hamburgers were very delicious, and the hula dance lesson was fun. I would love to participate again when I go back to Hawaii.

仲良しの友だちとふたりで参加しました。
ふたりとも初ハワイだったのでイルカに会えるアクティヴィティを探していたんですが、泳ぎに自信がない私は少々心配もありました。
日本人ガイドのkeikoさんもロコのスタッフさんもとっても朗らかな良い方ばかりでしたし、今回は船長さんの判断でカタマランという船の階段に降り、ロープにつかまったままイルカの群れを追って見る方法でした。私はシュノーケルでイルカを追うのはできないなぁ…と思っていたので願ってもいない方法でした！今は赤ちゃんイルカを守るためにスピードが速くなかなかスノーケリングでは追いつけないそうです。なんとか近くで見せてくれようと考えてくださったスタッフに感激！イルカの数もいっぱいで素敵な時間でした。
スノーケルのポイントでは亀もいてみんな本当に楽しんでいました。
ハンバーガーもとってもおいしかったし、フラダンスレッスンもおもしろかったです。
またハワイに行ったら参加したいです。

This is my second time at Hawaiian Water Adventure. First impression: the time seems a bit short. The park closes at 4:00 PM, but the departure is at 2:30 PM, which feels a bit harsh. I didn't feel this during the off-season last time, but this time it's crowded because of summer vacation, so I felt that the attractions were busy. I wish there had been a little more consideration for that. The lunch was delicious. That steak was seasoned perfectly. Lastly, please make sure to experience the shaka!

ハワイアンウォーターアドベンチャ、今回で２回目です。まず、第一感想で時間、短いかな？開園時間１６：００までなのに、出発が１４：３０はちょっと酷かな。前はＯＦＦシーズンに参加したせいか感じなかったが、今回は夏休みで混んでるので、アトラクションが混んでるので、そう感じたかな。出来たら少し配慮が欲しかった。ランチは美味しかったです。あのステーキ、味付け最高でした。最後にシャカは体験して下さい、是非に！

What a wonderful way to be greeted upon arrival. This activity truly conveys the spirit of Aloha.

i really don't have anything to say but i enjoyed it

My daughter participated in a program to play with dolphins, while the other children and I observed. We joined the tour in Japanese, but there were only two other Japanese girls around the same age as my daughter, so we participated with foreigners. It seems she didn't quite understand the explanations in English. However, she was happy to interact with the dolphins.

娘だけがイルカと遊ぶプログラムに参加で、他の子供たちと私は見学してました。日本語ツアーで参加したのですが、参加が娘と娘と同じぐらいの日本人女の子が2人だけだったからか外人と一緒の参加でした。英語で説明するのでよくわからなかったみたいです。イルカとふれあえて喜んでは、いました。

I wished I had a bit more time to play on-site... The meat I had at the buffet was really delicious. Since it was summer vacation, there were quite a few people. I enjoyed bodyboarding without feeling my age.

現地でもう少し遊ぶ時間が長かったらなぁ・・・と思いました。食事のバイキングで食べたお肉がとってもおいしかったです。夏休みなのでちょっと人が多かったですね。年がいもなくボディーボードをして楽しみました。

High quality lei's...buy from this seller!

I participated in the 1 PM session on July 26th. Perhaps because it was the English explanation session, everyone except my family was foreign, which seemed to leave an impact on my children who were experiencing their first trip abroad. There were many families with children. However, whether it was due to timing or long-term pollution, the visible fish were limited to just the artificial reef area. Given our high expectations (perhaps too high?), I felt a bit disappointed with the content, but the fact that the kids could ride a submarine was truly exciting for them.

Also, thank you to the young lady who explained everything in Japanese at the dock. Perhaps because I was the only Japanese person there, she was very kind and thorough in her explanations, which was a great help. Regardless of the fish and turtles, the experience of riding the submarine was good. Even with the common issue of seasickness, my children, who usually get car sick, were completely fine.

７月２６日到着日の午後１時の部に参加しました。英語解説の部だったからかも知れませんが、当方家族以外はすべて外国人で、ある意味海外に来た、と初海外の子供たちにもインパクトはあったようです。
子連れが多かったですね。ただ、時間的なものか、長年の汚染が原因か分かりませんが、見える魚は人工漁礁の部分だけで、ごくごく限られたものでした。期待が大きかった（大きすぎた？）だけに少々内容的にはがっかり感がありましたが、潜水艦に乗れる、ということ自体に子供は感激しておりました。
また、船着場で一生懸命日本語で説明してくれたお姉さん、有難うございます。当方だけしか日本人がいなかったからかも知れませんが、実に懇切丁寧に教えていただき、助かりました。魚や亀はともかく、潜水艦に乗れる体験は良かったです。よく出てきている船酔いも、すぐ車酔いする子供も全然平気でしたよ。

I boarded the premium course in Japanese (11:00). A Japanese guide is essential! They announce what is swimming around and where. The children were delighted to see the turtles swimming and also the rays.

プレミアムコースの日本語（11：00）に乗船しました。
日本語ガイドは必須！何がどの辺に泳いでますのアナウンスしてくれます。
子供はカメの泳いでる姿とエイも見れて喜んでました。

I went based on a recommendation from someone who had been there before. I chose the Big Splash package (which includes everything), and the time flew by. I felt like even the time spent eating barbecue was a waste. I thought maybe next time I could skip lunch, but my husband and kids said it was delicious, so they want to have lunch included again next time. I mistakenly used the voucher for the free bodyboard lesson at another attraction (I realized this later), but the staff was accommodating, and that attraction was really fun. I'm considering buying tickets for that next time. Both adults and kids can enjoy it.

行ったことのある人からのお勧めで行ってきました。
ビッグスプラッシュ（すべて付いているコース）でしたが、あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。バーベキューを食べる時間ももったいないくらいでした。次回はランチなしでもいいかな？とおもったけど、主人と子供はおいしかったから次回もランチ付きでと言ってました。無料ボディボードレッスンの券を使う場所を間違って（後で気づきました）他のアトラクションで、使ったのですが（対応してくれたので･･･）そちらがとても面白く、次回はそれ用のチケットの購入を考えています。大人も子供も楽しめます。

This was an excellent tour and well worth the money! Our bus driver/tour guide was outstanding! Garfield was very knowledgeable with the sites and history of both the city tour as well as being our guide on the Uss Missouri. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hawaii.

Hawaii☆ I've visited several times, but this was my first time riding a submarine!!!! V(＾O＾)V
Until now, I had never experienced seasickness while traveling by boat or ship during diving trips in places like Australia☆☆ or Saipan☆, so I thought I would be fine this time as well. However, it turned out to be quite different with the submarine... it was unexpected↓↓（＞＜）.
While moving to the submarine, I was completely at ease, taking photos and enjoying the Hawaiian atmosphere and scenery, but once I boarded the submarine and started diving deeper, looking out at the seabed through that thick window, I began to feel increasingly nauseous...↓↓（＞＜）. Since there was nothing I could do inside the submarine, it turned into a time of just enduring it...↓↓（＋。＋）.
So, for anyone who might feel anxious or worried, I recommend bringing motion sickness medication!!

P.S. Hawaii☆ is definitely the best♪♪♪
I can't wait to go again soon!!

ハワイ☆＝もう何回か訪れていますが♪、潜水艦に乗ったのわ今回が初めてでした！！！！　　V（＾O＾）V
今までオーストラリア☆☆や、サイパンな☆どでも、ダイビングの時の移動等に船やボートに乗ったりしても、特に船酔いとかしたことがなかったので、今回も何ら問題ないと思っていたのですが、コレが以外にも潜水艦となると違ってたみたいで・・・予想外でした↓↓（＞＜）　　潜水艦までの移動の時は全然余裕で写真撮ったり、ハワイの空気＆景色に酔いしれていたのですが、いざ！潜水艦に乗り込みドンドン潜水していき、あの分厚い窓ガラスから海底を眺めていると、段々気持ち悪くなっていきました・・・↓↓（＞＜）が、もうあの艦内でわどうしようもないので・・・とにかく我慢×2の時間になってしまいました・・・・↓↓　（＋。＋）
ので、少しでも不安や心配な方は酔い薬を持参された方がいいと思います！！


P.S　やっぱり☆ハワイ☆＝最高♪♪♪
　　　またすぐ！行こうっと！！

I got a little bored and felt a bit sleepy.
My 10-year-old and 6-year-old children seemed to have a lot of fun.
They even said it was "the most fun they had in Hawaii!"

I thought the water seemed a bit murky, but we were able to see small sharks and sea turtles.

I got a little seasick on the moving boat, and there were others who felt sick on the submarine.
I think it would be better to take motion sickness medication.

私は少し飽きてしまい、少し眠くなってしまいました。
10歳と6歳の子供達はとても楽しかったようです。
「ハワイで一番楽しかった」と言っていたくらいです！

水が少し濁っていたように思えたのですが、小さな鮫やウミガメも見ることが出来ました。

私は移動の船で少し酔ってしまい、潜水艦でも酔っている方がいました。
【酔い止めを飲んだ方が良いと思います】

We all had a great time and I cannot say enough on how wonderful all the crew members are! They were all very attentive and helpful as well. My sister had never been snorkeling before and they had her swimming around and looking at fish in in no time. The area is also beautiful too and how cool was it to hang out on the sand bar in the middle of the bay?! Great time!

Thanks for the wonderful greeting. It was great to see our sign when we first entered the airport. The flower choices and color were excellent!

A friendly person was at our gate to present my wife and my 2 boys with a lei greeting. Everything went just as planned.

We participated in the Big Splash package as a family. It was an incredibly well-organized tour, with staff from the water park who spoke Japanese, so communication was easy. Lunch was included, and we were very satisfied with the tour. Although our stay was only about 4 hours, we felt it was enough to enjoy ourselves. Since we had our child with us, I thought that bodyboarding lessons might be difficult, but the instructor helped my son (2nd grade) ride the waves, and he had a great time. The private lessons were the most fun. There’s also a special pool for smaller children, so families can enjoy it too!

ビックスプラッシュパッケージに家族で参加しました。なんだか至れり尽くせりのツアーで、スタッフもウォーターパークの人だし、日本人の方なので日本語通じるし、お昼も付いているし、と大満足のツアーでした。滞在時間は正味4時間位でしたが、十分満足して帰ってこれました。子連れでいったので、ボディボードの講習とかは無理なんじゃないか？と思っていましたが、インストラクターが波に乗せてくれてすごく息子（小学2年）も楽しめました。この貸切で行う講習会が一番楽しかったです。もっと小さな子供には専用のプールがあるので、子連れでも楽しめますよ~！！

I went to Hawaii for the first time. After getting married and having children, I hadn't been able to travel abroad, and finally, I was blessed with the chance to go this time. When you think of Hawaii, you think of the ocean, right? I wanted to experience the rumored beautiful sea, so I decided to participate. Guided by the wonderful crew from Atlantis, I excitedly boarded the submarine. More than the underwater scenery, I was left with a strong impression of the kind and stylishly uniformed crew. My overall rating is ★★★, which is a bit harsh (I'm sorry...). The reason for the harsh rating is that the water was murky due to a hurricane passing offshore, and there were fewer types of fish to see. In other words, I couldn't win against the weather, and it's frustrating... disappointing... that's my heartfelt cry. There are staff members who speak Japanese here and there, and the system is well organized, so I think it's a tour you can participate in with peace of mind.

初めてハワイへ行きました。
結婚後、子どもが生まれてなかなか海外旅行へ行けず、やっとのことで今回行くチャンスに恵まれました。
ハワイと言えば海ですよね。
噂のきれいな海の中を体験したいと思い参加しました。
アトランティスの素敵なクルーに案内されて、潜水艦にドキドキわくわく乗り込みました。
海の中の様子よりも、制服を格好よく着こなしていて親切なクルー達の方が印象に残ってしまいました。
総合評価は★３つで辛口です（ごめんなさい・・・）。
辛口評価の理由は、ハリケーンが沖を通過したとかで海の中が濁り気味で、見られた魚の種類も少なめだったことです。
つまり、お天気には勝てず、悔しい・・・残念・・・という私の心の叫びですね。
日本語の話せるスタッフがあちらこちらにいるし、システムもしっかり出来上がっていて、安心して参加できるツアーだと思いますよ。

This was a great way to start our stay in the Hawaiian Islands.. Mahalo!!!!!1

It was a very nice experience! The flowers used for the lei were very beautiful and fragrant. The greeter was very friendly and gracious. I will definitely use the service again and again!

The group felt fortunate that besides seeing the Spinner Dolphins, the Bottle Nose Dolphins came so close to the boat, a number of the guys had the urge to get in the water with them. One took videos of this rare occurrence and showed it to friends on the island. The meeting with 3-4 sea turtles were scarey but awesome to see while snorkeling.

The only disappointment was that we lost time and had to cut the snorkeling short and didn't get to use the water slide. It was probably due to the sacrifice of time spent with the dolphins which was fine (changed the outcome of the adventure but not a bad thing).

This was great.

I boarded the larger submarine. We took a regular boat out to sea and watched as the one we were going to board surfaced before getting on.

Since it was a session with explanations in Japanese, it seemed like the kids understood well.

Whenever we spotted fish, there were squeals of excitement. Even the adults were thrilled when they saw sharks and sea turtles.

Swimming in the ocean is nice, but for those who can't dive, I definitely recommend participating in this activity.

これはよかった。

大きい方のサブマリンに乗りました。
沖合いまで普通の船で行って、自分が乗るやつが
浮上してくるのを見て、乗り込みます。

日本語の説明の会だったので
子供もよくわかったみたいです。

魚を発見してはキャーキャー。
さめや海がめには大人たちもキャーキャーと
楽しんでました。

海で泳ぐのも良いけれど、
ダイビングとか出来ない人はぜひ
このアクティビティに参加する事をおすすめします。

I have experienced several activities where I could interact with dolphins in Japan, but this was my first time doing the Royal Swim, where I was pushed by two dolphins on the soles of my feet and slid along the water. I wondered if I would be able to hold onto the dorsal fin properly and if I would fall off right away even with their help, but the dolphins seemed to adjust well, and it was fine (laughs).

Before entering the pool, we had a briefing with a group of four foreign families and three Japanese people (we watched a video for Japanese participants beforehand), but since it was in English, I couldn't understand what was being said. However, a Japanese staff member came over during the briefing to explain things. After entering the pool, I noticed the foreign families laughing at the instructor's explanations, and I felt that it would have been even more enjoyable if I could have had translations for them. Nevertheless, I was very satisfied with the interaction with the dolphins.

Afterward, they offered to sell photos and a DVD of me playing with the dolphins, so I think it would be fine even if there were no observers (people taking pictures). However, the price for a single photo was quite high.

日本でもイルカと触れ合えるアクティビティは何回か体験してきましたが、イルカ２頭で足の裏を押してもらってスライドしてもらったのは今回のロイヤル・スイムが初めてでした
。ちゃんと背びれにつかまる事が出来るのか？足裏で押してもらってもすぐに落ちてしまうのではないか？と思いましたがその辺はイルカ達が上手にあわしてくれているんでしょうね･･･大丈夫でした（笑）外国人のファミリー４人と日本人３人のグループでプールに入る前にレクチャー（日本人用ビデオも前もって見ます）をうけましたが英語だったので何を言っているのか自分には分からなかったのですが途中、日本語スタッフの人が来てくれて説明してくれました。プールに入った後もインストラクターの説明や話を聞いて外国人ファミリーが笑っているのを見て一緒に訳してもらえるともっと楽しめたような気がしますがイルカと触れ合えるという点ではとても満足出来ました。その後、イルカと一緒に遊んでいる自分の写真とＤＶＤを販売してくれるので、見学者の方（＝撮影する人）がいない場合でも大丈夫かと思いますが
写真一枚のお値段は高かったです。