All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

There were three staff members who were fluent in Japanese, so I had no trouble at all, and they were even able to engage in playful banter! I was very satisfied to see sea turtles while snorkeling both last year and this year from the boat! It's better to take two pool towels from the hotel so you won't be cold on the bus ride back. When planning in Japan, it's best to prioritize booking for low tide at the sandbar. I will keep going until I can experience low tide someday!! Book at the heavenly sea! Be careful, as you can't get too close if the names are similar.

日本語の上手なスタッフが3名もいたので何も困らない上に、ノリツッコミまでできる強者スタッフ！
去年も今年も船の中からもシュノーケルしてても海亀が見れて大満足！ホテルのプールタオルは2枚持って行った方が帰りのバスで寒くなくて良い。日本で予定を立てる時にサンドバーの干潮を優先して予約した方が良い。いつか干潮に出会えるまで行き続ける！！天国の海で予約！似てる名前だと近くまで行けないから注意してね。

It was a great experience to view the war from a perspective outside of my own country. After making a reservation, a QR code ticket was sent via email, so it was smooth to enter when I printed it out just in case.

The plan does not include admission tickets to the Arizona Memorial, so you need to book those on the website yourself. Reservations for available slots can be made at 3 PM the day before, but they were filled within five minutes. When I made a standby reservation on-site just after 8 AM on the day of my visit, I was able to participate with hardly any wait. If you’re already at Pearl Harbor, I highly recommend visiting the Arizona Memorial as well.

You can't bring most bags due to security, but you can bring items in a clear bag. I thought it might be difficult if the bag was too large, so I brought one that could fit a 500ml plastic bottle horizontally.

自国の立場以外から戦争を見る良い体験になりました。
予約後メールにてQRのついた予約票が送られてくるので念のため印刷しておくと入場時スムーズでした。

プランにはアリゾナ記念館の入場チケットはついていないため自分でサイトで取る必要があります。
前日15時に空き枠の予約ができますが5分後には埋まってしまっていました。
当日朝8時すぎに現地待機予約をしたところほとんど待たずに参加できました。
せっかく真珠湾まだ来たのであれば、ぜひアリゾナ記念館も訪れたほうがよいです。


荷物はセキリュティ上ほとんど持ち込めませんが、
透明なカバンに入れると持ち込みできます。
あまり大きいともしかしたら難しいかもと思い、500mlのペットボトルが横に入るくらいのもので持ち込みました。

Since I am an owner of a timeshare in Ko Olina, I went there by rental car without a shuttle service. The roads were easy to navigate, and it was very close to Ko Olina, making it quite accessible.

With a passport, I was able to explore at my own pace without any time restrictions. I was able to enter all the museums, which was great.

However, due to a typhoon, the winds were strong, and the boats couldn't go out, so I couldn't visit the Arizona Memorial. That was disappointing. All the other museums were wonderful. There were Japanese audio guides available, or free guides who were Japanese, so I was able to understand the content well.

There are regulations on what you can bring, but if you have a transparent bag or a vinyl tote, you can bring those in as is. It's recommended when your pockets can't hold everything.

I highly encourage everyone to visit. It was a truly valuable experience with a lot to see, and I'm really glad I went.

コオリナのタイムシェアのオーナーなので、送迎なしでレンタカーで行きました。道もわかりやすく、コオリナから近かったので、とても行きやすかったです。　　

パスポートなので、時間の制限なく自分のペースで回ることができました。全ての博物館に入館できて、とてもよかったです。

ただ、台風で風が強く、ボートが出られず、アリゾナ記念館にいけませんでした。悲しい。
その他の博物館はどれも素晴らしかったです。日本語オーディオガイドつき、もしくは日本人の無料のガイドの方の案内があったので、しっかり内容も理解できました。

持ち物の規制がありますが、透明なバッグや、ビニール手提げを持っていけば、そのまま持ち込めました。ポケットに入りきらないときは、おすすめです。

皆様もぜひ行ってみてください。大変貴重な体験と内容盛りだくさんで、本当に行ってよかったです。

Hanauma Bay can be accessed by rental car or trolley, but there is a limit on the number of people allowed in the bay (reservations are required), so for those who prefer convenience, booking through Veltra is a good option. While there were fewer corals compared to the islands of Okinawa, since I went in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of fish and the number of larger fish. Although it was an early morning tour, there were initially few people (the seawater was a bit cold at first), and the morning-only tour was more than enough to enjoy.

I stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the meeting point was at the valet area (hotel entrance) of the neighboring Ilikai Hotel, which was accommodating in English, and there were no issues at all (there was hardly any conversation). By the way, the people I went with were from Germany, Brazil, and Asia. An English speaker among us handled the communication. Inside Hanauma Bay, we had free time. There were lockers available for valuables, but we didn't use them (we took turns going into the water as a family). You might want to bring drinks (and maybe some light snacks). Be aware that there are restrictions on the types of sunscreen you can use. They provided snorkeling gear, including fins, but given the current situation, we only brought our own snorkels. We thoroughly enjoyed our time until the return meeting time, and they drove us back to the morning meeting point. After a short break in the afternoon, we went shopping. I'm glad I visited Hanauma Bay for the first time!

ハナウマ湾はレンタカーやトローリーでも行けますが、湾に入るには人数制限（予約）があるので、色々と面倒な人はベルトラ予約が気楽です。沖縄の島々よりはサンゴは少なかったですが、AMにいったこともあり色々な魚の群衆や大きい魚が思ったより沢山いました。朝早いツアーでしたが、逆に人も最初は少なく（少々海水が最初冷たかった）、ＡＭのみのツアーで十分楽しめました。
ヒルトンビーチリゾートに宿泊していましたが、集合場所はとなりのホテルのイリカイホテルのバレットエリア（ホテルの入口）で、英語対応でしたが全く問題ありませんでした（ほぼ会話する事がない）。因みに一緒に行った人たちはドイツ、ブラジル、アジアの人。逆に英語のわかる人が代表で対応してくれました。ハナウマ湾の中は自由行動。貴重品用のロッカーありとのことでしたが使用しませんでした（家族の順番で海に入って対応）。飲み物は必要かも（軽食程度も）。日焼け止めは種類に規制があるのでご注意を。シュノーケルは足ひれ含めて貸してくれましたが、このご時世我々はシュノーケルのみ持参しました。帰りの集合時間まで十分に堪能して、朝の集合場所まで車で送ってくれました。午後は少し休憩後にショッピングなどに。初めてだったのでハナウマ湾行ってよかったです！

Our server, Danny brought great energy and had exceptional hospitality service. Good experience and perfect to enjoy with family.

It was my first cruise, and I had a great time. The only regret was that a hurricane was approaching, so I couldn't see the sunset. Also, the lobster was not as impressive as I expected (laughs). Overall, I think it was good.

初めてのクルーズでしたがとても楽しかったです。
残念だったのがハリケーンが近づいててサンセットが見られなかったのが心残りでした。
それとロブスターがおもってたよりショボかったですね(笑)
まぁ、総合的には良かったと思います。

Great communication and met our greeter and baggage claim. Easy and carefree.

There are some slides that look really scary, but once you ride them, it's over in no time. So, I recommend experiencing them all at least once.

見るからに怖いだろなっていうスライダーもありますが乗ったらあっという間なのでとりあえず一通り体験することをお勧めします。

It is possible to make reservations directly through the official website, but I was unable to make a payment with a Japanese credit card that does not have a Zipcode, so I purchased the tickets through VELTRA. (The price was the same as on the official site.)

There is a Japanese guide on site who explains the history and overview of the battleship.

I reserved this and the USS Arizona for a visit, but I also wanted to check out the aviation museum. I recommend taking your time to explore Pearl Harbor.

公式サイトで直接予約も可能な施設ですが、Zipcodeのない日本のクレジットカードでの決済ができなかったので、VELTRAを通じてチケット購入しました。（値段は公式サイトと同じでした）

日本語ガイドさんが常駐しており戦艦の歴史と概要について説明してくれます。

こちらとUSアリゾナを予約して見学しましたが、航空博物館も見て回りたかったです。
パールハーバーはゆっくり時間をかけて見学されることをおすすめします。

We participated as a three-generation family, from elementary school students to those in their 70s. My mother, who is in her 70s and sensitive to sunlight with frequent bathroom needs, was concerned about not being a burden to others and considered what activities she could join. We decided to try the submarine experience.

The boat to the submarine was large and had restrooms, and as we headed out to sea, we could feel the Hawaiian sea breeze. I believe that as long as one can manage to descend the ladder to switch to the submarine, even older adults can take on this challenge. We were able to see both sharks and turtles. Even though my mother doesn’t understand much English, she said she had a great time, so I think this activity is perfect for participants of all ages.

小学生から70代の3世代で参加しました。
70代で日差しに弱くトイレが近い母親が、他のみんなに迷惑にならないで参加できるものはないかと考察して潜水艦に挑戦しました。
潜水艦に乗るまでの船は大型でトイレもあり、沖に出るのでハワイの潮風を感じることができ、沖で潜水艦に乗り換えるはしごを降りることさえできれば、年配者でも挑戦できると思います。
サメもカメも見ることができました。英語があまりわからなくても、楽しかったと言っていたので、幅広い世代で参加するにはもってこいだと思います。

Kualoa Ranch is vast, and you can go horseback riding and tour the filming locations by bus, along with many other tour participants. For those who don't understand English at all, it seemed like they just let the bus driver's explanations go in one ear and out the other. Everything was explained in English. There were also many participants who were not Japanese.

The scenery was very beautiful. The buffet had very few food options, and there were flies, so my nervous child couldn't eat much.

It's best to think of it as completely different from something like Universal Studios.

クアロアランチは広大で、乗馬できロケ地をバスで回ったりたくさんのツアーの方と現地でもバスで回ります。英語がさっぱり分からない方には
バス運転手の説明も聞き流す感じの様でした。
全て英語説明でした。
日本人以外の参加者も多数おられました。

景色は非常によかったです。
ビュッフェは食べるものがすくなくハエがたかって
神経質なうちの子はあまり食べられませんでした。

ユニバーサルスタジオの様な感じでは全く違うと
思われた方が良いです。

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Waimea Valley Luau!
The pre activities were so fun; my son (23 years old) participated in the coconut opening and the palm head cover. He totally embraced the moment.
The area was beautiful! We did the falls and the gardens first.
The drinks were quite festive, and the food was awesome.
The “show” was engaging; I loved the music and dance. And, the fire was very impressive!
I would highly recommend this experience!

They will pick you up at the hotel, so as long as you can wake up early, you can feel at ease. At Kualoa Ranch, in addition to the expedition tour, you can enjoy various activities such as horseback riding and tours of movie filming locations. The expedition tour offers wonderful views from the car window, but if you walk a little, you will find breathtaking scenery. The lunch was also delicious, and it was a very satisfying tour.

ホテルでピックアップしてくれるので、朝早くても起きられさえすれば安心。クアロラ・ランチではエクスペディションツアー以外にも、乗馬や、映画の撮影スポットを周るツアーなど、様々なアクティビティーが楽しめます。エクスペディションツアーは車窓からの景色も素晴らしいですが、少し歩くと、そこには絶景が。ランチもおいしく、大満足のツアーでした。

The probability of sandbars appearing due to rising sea levels and typhoon effects was very low. The water level was up to our waists.
Some people were able to swim with sea turtles while snorkeling, which was a lot of fun.
The hamburgers for lunch were excellent.

海水位上昇と台風の影響でサンドバーが出る確率とても低いとの事でした。私たちは腰ぐらいまで水位がありました。
シュノーケルは海亀と泳げた人もいてとても楽しかったです。
お昼のハンバーガーは最高でした。

The snorkeling in the early morning had high water clarity and was very good. A seal also appeared and was very cute. By the time we were leaving, the sand was stirred up and it was a bit murky, so it was great to go in the morning.

Snorkeling equipment was included in the rental, but there was a mishap where the driver forgot to hand it to us. The entrance fee is paid collectively by the representative, so only cash is accepted. Please be aware of this.

朝一番でのシュノーケルで水の透明度が高くとても良かったです。アザラシも現れてとても可愛いかったです。
帰るころには砂が舞って少し濁っていたので朝一にしてとても良かったです。
シュノーケル等レンタルがついていましたが運転手さんが私達に渡し忘れるハプニングもありました。
入場料はまとめて代表者が払うので現金のみしかダメでした。ご注意下さい。

It's reassuring that there's an explanation in Japanese.
The view from the sandbar, which is inaccessible to individuals, is amazing.
It's a mysterious place that feels like being in the ocean but on land (coral).
The barbecue hamburgers were delicious.
We were lucky to encounter manta rays and turtles.
While snorkeling around the coral, we enjoyed schools of fish and a real aquarium experience!

日本語で説明があるから安心です。
個人では行けないサンドバーからの景色が最高です。
海の中にいるのに陸（珊瑚）のような・・不思議な場所です。
バーベキューのハンバーガーが美味しかったです。
運良くマンタとカメにも遭遇できました。
サンゴの周りのシュノーケリングでは魚の群れとリアル水族館が楽しめました！

Last year, I participated in a snorkeling tour at Hanauma Bay. It was my first time wearing a wetsuit, which was quite challenging, and the waves were high that day, so it wasn't the underwater experience I had hoped for. This time, I was able to snorkel while wearing a life jacket, and the staff's attentiveness was excellent, allowing me to enjoy myself to the fullest. I was also able to encounter sea turtles, which made me very satisfied. I definitely want to participate again next year. Thank you very much.

昨年ハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。ウエットスーツの着用があり初めてでしたので大変でしたし、その日は波も高く期待していた海の中ではありませんでした。今回はライフジャケットの装着でシュノーケリングが出来、スタッフの方々の気配りが大変良く 、思う存分楽しめました。ウミガメにも遭遇出来大変満足しました。来年も是非参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Since I came to Hawaii, I wanted to fully enjoy the beautiful ocean, and I had a great time. We boarded a medium-sized boat that could hold about 50 people and set off for the sandbar, which took about 30 minutes. Along the way, we were able to see sea turtles and rays, but not as many as I had hoped. I wonder if it was due to the season?

Once we arrived at the sandbar, we were quickly provided with snorkeling gear and enjoyed swimming while looking into the water from the boat, where there was a lookout. Below us were mostly coral reefs, and we could see various colorful fish swimming among them. We spent over an hour in the water, and when we returned to the boat, we were able to eat a hamburger made with grilled meat from a barbecue. I was so hungry that I wanted to eat another one. Drinks were unlimited.

We rented a car to visit Hanauma as a family instead of going on a tour, but since the sandbar was part of a tour, we had pick-up and drop-off from the hotel, and lunch was included. The guide kindly explained everything, so we were able to enjoy it quite a bit.

Since it was a family trip with six people, my grandchildren, who are in middle and high school, were much happier than us older folks. Thank you very much!

ハワイに来たからには綺麗な海を満喫したかったのですが、
とても楽しめました。50人乗りぐらいの中型船に乗って
サンドバーまで３０分ぐらいかけて船出しました。
途中ウミガメやエイを見ることが出来ましたが期待したほどは
見られませんでした。時期的な問題だったのかしら？
サンドバーに着くとすぐにシュノーケリングを貸してもらい
船の上でしっかり見張りがいるところで海中を覗きながら
遊泳をしました。下は殆どがサンゴ礁でその間を色んな色をした
魚が泳いでいるところを見ることが出来ました。
一時間以上海の中にいて、船に戻りますとバーベキューで肉を焼いた
ハンバーガーを各自一個ずつ食べることが出来ました。
お腹が空いたのでもう一個ぐらい食べたかったです。
飲み物は飲み放題でした。
ハナウマには家族でレンタカーを借りてツアーでなく行きましたが、
サンドバーはツアーでしたのでホテルからの送り迎えもあり、
昼食もついて案内人にも親切に説明してもらいましたので
それなりに楽しむことが出来ました。
６人の家族旅行でしたので中高生の孫たちは我々年寄りより
数倍大喜びでした。有難うございました！

Wes is the best! Very informative! We learned a lot!

It's a great time ! Yeeeeeeeeeee! Boat on boat action

About 20 years ago, I had a great time when I visited as a young person, so now that my child is in middle school, I took them along.

About half of the customers were Japanese, and since it was a weekday, there were quite a few people. (There were hardly enough to worry about the operation.) Perhaps because of that, it seemed there were limited staff, and not all attractions were operational. There was a schedule posted, but it wasn't accurate; out of five attractions, two were closed. After going on the attractions that were open a few times, they would eventually close, and the staff there would move to become attendants at the next attraction. Unfortunately, this meant there were some attractions we couldn't experience.

You might think it's too disappointing considering the admission fee is about 10,000 yen per person! However, given the current extreme depreciation of the yen and the cost of living in Hawaii being 2-3 times that of Japan, the local currency value (in terms of perception) would be around 3,000 yen for a Japanese person, so in that sense, the price is understandable.

Since there were four of us, we opted to use Uber instead of including transportation.

今から20年ほど前、若いころ行って楽しかったので、
子供が中学生になったので連れて行きました。

お客さんの半分ほどが日本人で
平日だったせいもあり、かなり人は少なかったです。
（運営を心配するほどしか居ない）
そのためか、スタッフの数が限られていたようで
アトラクションは全部が稼働していることはなかったです。
一応タイムスケ－ジュ－ルが書いてありますが、
正確ではなく、５つのアトラクションがあれば２つはお休みしている状態でした。
稼働しているアトラクションを数回やると、そのうちCLOSEになって
そこのスタッフが移動して次のアトラクションの係員になるという感じでした。
なので残念ながら、できなかったアトラクションもありました。


入場料が一人１万円程もするのに、しょぼすぎだろう！！って
思うかもしれませんが、
現在は超円安でハワイの物価も日本の2-3倍になっているので、
現地の通貨価値（感覚）だと日本円（日本人）の感覚で3000円程度
だろうからそれなら納得の価格です。

うちは4名で参加したので送迎は付けずにuberを使いました。

Awsome trip. I'm 66 and would never scuba dive or even snorkel. The sub let me see all the colorful fish, and even a shark underwater. They were all over the sunken ship. So much more wonderful than watching a movie.

Was the best experience in Hawaii. The driver was really friendly and nicely.
Kualoa Ranch is a beautiful place and you can enjoy with the family.
We did Hollywood Filming tour and was amazing, We saw the different places were many movies filmed and we loved the culture. You can see the plantation and different animals around of the ranch.
Thank you Kualoa Ranch for the best experience!

The hamburger was delicious.

It was very enjoyable to see turtles at the sandbar and snorkel in the beautiful sea.

ハンバーガーが美味しかったです。

サンドバーもカメが見れたり、きれいな海でのシュノーケリングは、とても楽しかったです

This day will definitely remain in the memory of my children and me for the rest of my life. The trip was wonderful thanks to the activities that were prepared by the ship's crew and of course the unusually beautiful nature around. Huge praise also goes to the crew, who were willing to answer all our questions and very helpful with the activities. Personally, I would like to thank Tyson, who was extremely helpful. If anyone is hesitating whether to try this trip on their vacation, I strongly recommend that don't hesitate for a second, because I guarantee that you won't regret it. Once again, a huge thank you and I wish the whole crew all the best.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL

I had a good time overall on the second tour, but the explanations were all in English. For those who understand, the jokes make sense, but for those who don't speak English, it's completely meaningless and boring. I wish they would at least provide a translation device.

2回目のツアーで全体的には楽しかったが、すべて英語の説明でわかる人には冗談が通じるが、英語が分からないと全く意味不明でつまらない。せめて翻訳機くらい用意してほしい。

Mommy daughter trip was the best. This trip is perfect for kids. Plenty of excitement and they move at their own pace. She loved swimming at the Sandbar and watching the sea turtles. We took photos and slashed around. The best was the snorkeling. It was easy for her to learn with practice at the Sandbar. The hot chocolate and Funyuns chips were delicious. Highly recommend for kids of all ages.

I participated at the end of January 2024. The weather on the day was perfect, but unfortunately, we hardly saw any whales. We only caught a glimpse of one from a distance, but not everyone in my family was able to see it. At the end, tickets for another boat ride were distributed, but we couldn't accept them due to our travel schedule. This is just how nature is, so there's nothing we can do about it.

2024年1月末に参加させていただきました。当日の天気は申し分なかったのですが、結局クジラはほぼ見えませんでした。一度だけ遠目に見えたのですが、家族全員が見るというのはかないませんでした。最後にもう一度乗船できるチケットが配られましたが、我が家は旅程の関係上いただきませんでした。こればかりは自然相手なので仕方がありませんね。

First, they take photos for you, and you can purchase them before disembarking at the end. All the photos are beautifully edited, so we bought the entire set.

You can have the best experience without getting wet or dirty. We saw a lot of beautiful fish.

It was also fun to see the submarine coming up to the surface for the first time!

We didn't specifically download the Japanese audio guide, but we were busy enjoying the underwater scenery, so it was fine without the audio guidance.

最初に写真を撮影してくれるのですが、最後下船前に購入可能です。どの写真もとても素敵に加工してくれているので、うちは全セットで購入しました。


水に濡れたり汚れる事もなく、最高の体験が出来ます。沢山綺麗な魚が見られました。　　

潜水艦が水面に上がってくる姿も初めて見たので楽しかったです！

日本語音声ガイドはうちは特にダウンロードはしませんでしたが、
海中の景色を見るのに忙しく、特に音声案内は無くても大丈夫でした。

There are many attractions that are on a different scale compared to Japan, and the kids were really excited. It wasn't too crowded, and there wasn't much waiting time, so we were able to use our time meaningfully. The tour duration was just right for us adults, but it seemed like the kids wanted to play a bit more, so I wish the tour had been a little longer. I definitely want to participate again next time.

日本とスケールの違うアトラクションが多くて、子供達も大はしゃぎでした。そんなに混雑も無く、待ち時間もあまり無く、時間を有意義に使う事ができました。我々大人は丁度良いツアー時間でしたが、子供達は遊び足らなかったようなので、もう少しツアー時間が長かったらなと思いました。
次回も是非参加したいと思います。