All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

My guests from Japan and I had a great time! Our tour guide was so funny & knowledgeable. Weather and the views of the windward side of Oahu were beautiful! A visit to Kualoa Ranch is a must when visiting Hawai’i.

Easy to book, so nice they have the pick up / drop off so you can enjoy your evening safely!

Avoid the lines and get them ahead, so easy and they make sure you got the QR code!

The champagne toast was so fun for an anniversary evening, we loved our night!

Great evenings, lots of laughter and fun learning experiences in the beginning that was a fun way to start the luau!

perfect pair after a relaxing pool day, delish cuisine and lots of fun happening on board!

It was a great tour early in the morning, so it wasn't hot at all. There were light snacks on the boat, and the spam onigiri was really delicious. The captain stayed close to me since I can't swim, which made me feel safe while I got to see beautiful fish and sea turtles! It was so much fun, and I'm really glad I participated!

朝早いツアーだったので暑くなくて最高でした。船の中には軽食もあってその中のスパムおにぎりがすごく美味しかった。泳げない私に、キャプテンが横に着いて泳いでくれてました！安心して綺麗な魚、ウミガメを見る事ができ感動しました！とても楽しかったです、参加してよかったです！

What an incredible ranch!
We were picked up from Waikiki and taken in to Kualoa Ranch - this was great because we wouldn't have been able to do the tour otherwise.
The site of the ranch is incredible. Breath taking! Stunning mountains on one side, blue ocean on the other.
We were met off the bus and given all the info we'd need.
Our 'Jungle Expedition' tour guide was fantastic.
He gave us lots of information, picked some Mountain Apples along the way and generally added to the experience.

If we'd have had more time we would definitely have booked another tour.

This was our second trip on the Star of Honolulu, the first being 9 years ago. I paid more this time for an upgraded meal. The meal was good, but I think we would have been happier with just the buffet. The upgrade wasn’t really worth the price we paid. The entertainment was good and the views were spectacular! If we come to Hawai’i again, I think we’ll just get the lowest price meal and still do the cruise.

Wow! What a great time. Definitely a highlight of our vacation. A must-see!!

The jungle tour involves driving through the mountains to get close to the summit, offering breathtaking views. Since it's by car, it's quick, but if you were to hike it, it would take more than half a day. As mentioned in other experiences, there is quite a bit of dust, especially when a four-wheeler is ahead of you. Perhaps because it's the dry season, the surrounding trees are changing color. If you're sensitive to dust, wearing a mask might be a good idea. As for the movie filming locations, I haven't watched many films, so the only one I recognized was Jurassic Park. The farm tour was great, especially the cacao tasting.

ジャングルツアーは車で山のなかを走って頂上に近いところまで行って絶景です　車なので早いですが自力で登ったら半日以上かかります　体験談にもあったけど砂埃は結構あります　特に四輪バギーが前を走ったら酷い　乾季だからなのか周りの木々も色が変わっている位　嫌いな人はマスクしたらいいかもしれません　映画のロケ地は余り映画を観ていないのでジェラシックパークくらいしかわかりませんでした　農園ツアーはカカオ試食が良かったです

I was able to encounter many sea turtles, and both snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding were very satisfying experiences.

I was worried because there were many negative reviews, but the guide staff were kind and provided thorough explanations. I brought breakfast and water, but there were plenty of snacks and soft drinks available, so preparation was unnecessary! Although there are no lids, containers for storing belongings are provided.

Some areas of the sandbar can feel painful when barefoot, so it's good to have reef shoes. Also, since the UV rays are very strong, a rash guard is essential.

たくさんのウミガメに出会うことができ、シュノーケリングもサップもとても満足できる内容でした。

ネガティブなレビューも多かったので心配でしたが、ガイドスタッフは優しく、説明も丁寧でした。
朝ごはんと水を持参しましたが軽食とソフトドリンクがたくさん用意してあり準備は不要でした！
蓋はありませんが荷物を入れるコンテナも準備されています。

サンドバーは裸足だと痛く感じるところもあるためリーフシューズがあると良いです。また、紫外線がとても強いためラッシュガードも必須です。

My husband and I enjoyed this tour…The sand bar is totally unique.. it’s very cool to step out of the boat in what should be deep water and find the water to only be knee deep! The lunch that was provided was delicious.. hamburgers hot off a grill with sides. Then off to a second location to snorkel with hot chocolate or coffee available after ! The guys were very nice.. friendly and fun!

It was the perfect day for a cruise. Playing volleyball at the sandbar was great. Lunch grilled on the boat was wonderful. I'm a very picky eater and loved the burgers. Snorkeling was the best. It was a beautiful adventure out of a movie swimming around the reef. The views were amazing. I can't say enough wonderful things about the captain and staff on this trip. I will do this again next trip!

It's a 5-star experience, and the price is around 35,000 yen per person, so I was worried about table manners... but those worries were unnecessary! It was surprisingly casual, as you could stand up and walk out to the deck during the meal. I think it mentioned that "men's dress code is collared shirts," but there were definitely people in T-shirts. The non-alcoholic cocktails were delicious!

5スター、日本円で35,000円/1人くらいの値段なので、テーブルマナー大丈夫かな…
など心配しましたが、いらぬ心配でした！
食事中に立って歩いてデッキに出るのも自由なので意外とフランクにすごしました。
「男性のドレスコードは襟付きの服」と書かれていた気がしますが、全然Tシャツの人もいました。
ノンアルカクテル美味しかったです！

One of my favorite things to do in Hawaii. I loved the hospitality of the crew, amazing views to the sandbar and while snorkeling, and the yummy snacks provided. I believe this was one of the best place to snorkel with the most clearest waters ever and closest you can get to marine life. Advice would be to book the earliest tour if planning on going on the weekend, it’s less crowded!

Our tour group was awesome!! So friendly and a fun experience. I appreciated the fact they had clean restrooms on the boat. They took their time to make sure we were all well taken care of with food, beverages and most importantly safety. Food was delicious well made burgers. We were able to get seconds once everyone was fed and there were leftovers which was really nice of them to offer for those of us who are good eaters ;) I absolutely love the Hawaiian culture and friendliness. Definitely can feel the ohana love for everyone.

I will definitely be coming back during my next vacation.

I was happy to encounter sea turtles, and the Japanese guide was kind and fun! The fish were honestly average, but I was glad to see the turtles!

海亀に出会えたところと日本人の案内の方が優しく楽しくよかったです！
魚は正直普通でした笑
でもカメに出会えたのでよかったです！

The water park has slides that are different from those in Japan, and both adults and children can enjoy it! The food was also great, featuring American cuisine, which was a nice touch.

I had reserved a cabana in advance, and it was definitely the right decision!

There was quite a bit of free space available, but since I went with children, having a designated area felt safer.

I went with kids aged 6, 4, and 3, and there were areas where even the youngest could have fun, so we were very satisfied! There were few Japanese people, which allowed us to really experience the local atmosphere!

I recommend going on a Saturday when they are open from 10 AM to 8 PM!

日本のウォーターパークとは一味違ったスライダーがあり大人から子どもまで楽しむことができました！食事もアメリカンフードが楽しめるので、その点も良かったです^_^
ガバナを前もってレンタル予約していましたが、予約していて正解でした！

フリーのスペースもかなり多くありましたが、子ども連れで行ったので専用の方が安心でした。

子どもは6歳.4歳.3歳で行きましたが、下の子も楽しむ事のできるエリアもあり大満足！
日本人も少なくて現地を感じれました！

10時〜20時まで営業している土曜日に行くのをオススメします！

We loved this so much, the sandbar is like the most amazing pool with turquoise waters and stunning views. I highly recommend adding this to your next trip to Oahu. The staff and captain were not only very nice but extremely knowledgeable so we felt very safe at all times.

Our first times...suprisingly not what we expected, it was MORE than! Had so much fun and maybe we'll take another cruise soon.

We had a great time on this excursion. It was one of the best that we've done in Oahu. The highlights of the trip were spotting many turtles (at least a dozen), playing volleyball on the sandbar, and snorkeling at the reef. On top of that, the staff was very friendly and helpful.

I will be recommending this to anyone I meet who is going to visit Oahu.

I had mistakenly made a reservation for the wrong date, but the staff's response was absolutely wonderful. Many of the staff members understood Japanese, and the service was really good. However, the content of the dinner started with a salad dressed with a tangy dressing, the olive oil for the bread also had balsamic vinegar, the pasta was tomato-flavored with a tangy taste, and the steak was served with a balsamic vinegar sauce... it was a parade of sour flavors that I didn't prefer. The asparagus served with the steak was also very tough at the base. Waikiki is expensive, so I understand, but as a Japanese person, I felt that the content for two people at 30,000 yen, especially with the yen's depreciation at 160 yen, was not justified. It was crowded, so the dessert also took a long time to come out, and I declined it. The staff was very kind, saying that takeout was also available. Thank you very much.

日にちを間違えて予約していたので、直前に変更して頂いたりと、
スタッフの方の対応は最高に素晴らしかったです。
日本語がわかるスタッフの方も多く、接客は本当に良かったです。
ただ、ディナーの内容が、
酸味の効いたドレッシングのサラダに始まり、
パンにつけるオリーブオイルもバルサミコ酢入り、
パスタはトマト味で酸味が効いており、
ステーキもバルサミコ酢のソース。。と、
酸っぱいオンパレードで好みではありませんでした。
ステーキの付け合わせのアスパラガスも根元がカチカチのもの。
ワイキキは物価が高いので仕方ありませんが、１６０円の円安のせいもありますが、
飲み物別で二人で3万円の内容ではないと感じてしまう日本人です。
混んでいたので、デザートも出てくるのが遅かったので、お断りしました。
お持ち帰りもできますよ、とスタッフの方はとても親切でした。
ありがとうございました。

At Sandbar, there was one SUP available for each group, and my family of three quickly took on the challenge of our first SUP experience. At first, it was difficult to maintain balance, but after several attempts, we managed to stand up. I think we were out there for about 30 minutes, but the time flew by.

After that, we went snorkeling, following our guide to see the sea turtles. We encountered large turtles resting on the rocks and others swimming, which was amazing. Additionally, we could freely drink water, coffee, tea, and enjoy apples and snacks on the boat. The only limit was one Spam per person.

The prices felt a bit high due to the weak yen, but it was a fantastic experience overall. The crew members were all very friendly, which made it even better.

サンドバーでは1組に1つ程度のSUPが用意されていて、早速家族3人で初めてのSUPにチャレンジしました。
最初はバランスを取るのが難しかったですが、何度かチャレンジするうちに何とか立てるようになりました。
30分くらいだったと思いますがあっという間に時間が経ってしまいました。
そのあとはシュノーケリングでガイドさんの後を着いてホヌを見に行きました。岩場で休んでいる大きなホヌや泳いでいるホヌにも出会うことができて最高でした。
また、船内の水、コーヒー、紅茶、りんご、お菓子などは自由に飲んだり食べたり出来ます。スパムだけは1人1個でした。
料金は円安でちょっと高めに感じましたがとても良い体験でした。クルーの方々も感じの良い方ばかりでとても良かったです。

We Had a fabulous evening, great shows and food was fantastic

We had a great time watching the sunset sipping our drinks and talking to tourists about this amazing place. Everything went very smoothly on the boat, we were given great pointers about the boat and where to sit. Will do this again with my family. Thank you for a wonderful time!!

Unfortunately, only morning slots were available for reservation, and sadly the sandy beach did not appear, but we were still able to enjoy ourselves in the shallow waters with the SUP and inflatable rings that were available for rent!

The crew members were very kind, and I appreciated their efforts to communicate with us, even though we didn't understand English well.

We also received one spam rice ball per person, and there were plenty of snacks and a variety of drinks available. The warm beverages were perfect for our chilled bodies!

It was my first experience with SUP, and since it was in shallow waters, it was a lot of fun. My daughter also tried it for the first time and had an amazing time!

Next time, I would like to go when the sandy beach is available! Additionally, we encountered a sea turtle on the way, and on the return trip, we visited a coral reef shaped like a heart.

Thank you to all the crew members!

午前便しか予約が空いてなくて、残念ながら砂浜は出現しませんでしたが、それでもSUPや浮き輪が貸してもらえるので浅瀬で楽しく過ごせました！
またクルーの皆さんがとても優しくて、英語の分からない私たちにも必死で伝えるようにしてくれているのがありがたかったです。
そしてスパムおにぎりが1人1個もらえて、さらにスナック類などもたくさんあり、飲み物も種類があります。暖かい飲み物も充実しているので冷えた身体に最高でした！
SUP初体験でしたが、浅瀬なのでとても楽しかったです。娘も初めてでしたが、めちゃくちゃ楽しんでいました！
次は砂浜の出るときに行ってみたいです！
あと行く途中でウミガメに会えましたし、帰りにはハートのカタチの珊瑚礁のところにも行ってくれました。
クルーの皆さん、ありがとうございました。

It was a condensed plan! The Kaneohe Bay cruise included a shuttle bus to the boat, which was an activity in itself, and it felt refreshing with the windows wide open. We rode on two types of boats, walked on the island, and the sea was beautiful. We were able to see coral reefs and honu in the shallow waters, and everywhere we looked was a photo opportunity; it was all so beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable.

The movie location bus tour had us boarding at the end, so our family of four ended up sitting separately... But in a way, it allowed us to interact with tourists from overseas. There was only one other Japanese group besides us.

The bus driver and guide performed a hula dance at the end, and it was incredibly moving! Even without a costume, there was an instant beautiful aura. I felt that this dance was a prayer.

My teenage son said he wants to experience something more active next time, like horseback riding or buggies, but my grandmother in her 70s was very happy with everything. We also bought the photos taken before the tour as a keepsake on our way back. I highly recommend it.

凝縮されたプランでした!
カネオヘ湾クルーズは、船までの送迎バスもアクテビティのひとつ、窓全開で爽快でした。船も2種類に乗り、島を歩くし、海も綺麗、浅瀬ではサンゴ礁やホヌも見ることができて、道中、どこをとっても、全ての景色がフォトチャンス、綺麗で、大満喫でした。
映画ロケ地バスツアーは、最後に並んで乗り込んでしまったので、家族4人がばらばらの相席に‥。それもそれで、海外からの観光客と、交流できたように思います。日本人は、私たちの他に1組だけいらっしゃいました。
バスのドライバー兼ガイドさんが、最後に、フラを踊ってくれたのですが、その踊りが、大変感動的でした！衣装をきてなくても、一瞬で美しいオーラに。この踊りは祈りなんだなと、感じました。
10代の息子は次は、馬とかバギーとかアクティブなものを体験したいと言ってましたが、70代の祖母は、どれも大変喜んでました。ツアー前に撮ってもらった写真も、帰りに記念に買ってきました。お勧めです。

It's an early morning tour, so snorkeling starts at 9 AM. Even in Hawaii, it's cold. It was that cold in June, so winter will be even colder. If possible, a thin wetsuit is recommended; if not, a long-sleeve rash guard is essential. Also, please make sure to wear marine shoes in areas with lots of fish. Additionally, no Japanese is spoken at all, and all pickup locations and times are in English, so those who can't speak English might want to reconsider.

朝が早いツアーなので
９時からシュノーケリングになり
ハワイといえども寒いです
６月であれだけ寒かったので
冬はもっと寒いでしょう
できれば薄手のウェットスーツ
なければ長袖ラッシュは必須
あと、魚がたくさんいる場所は
マリンシューズも絶対履いてください。
あと日本語は一切通じないし
ピックアップ場所や時間も全て英語なので
英語できない人はやめた方がいいかも

Great tour guide, was funny and knowledgeable. Only problem was that the waters were murky from the waves at the time so weren’t able to see anything through the glass but we did see a turtle in the water. Was nice to be out on the boat.