All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

My elderly mother was able to relax and enjoy a comfortable time without worry. The view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was stunning against the blue sky.

高齢の母も安心して喜んでのんびりゆったりと快適な時間を過ごしました
海から見るワイキキとダイヤモンドヘッドは青空とともに絶景でした

If you are looking for the best you have found it. Captain Mark handles the boat like a pro. The staff is the best in the world. The trip and experiences are phenomenal. My husband loved the water slide. I had an amazing time snorkeling. Seeing sea turtles, trigger fish and more. Whales were supper cool. The views are breath taking.

The included transportation was excellent. On time and our driver gave us commentary on the scenic drive to the harbor. On the way back he stopped at
Leonard's Barkery and let us get donuts!
The snorkeling at the bay was excellent, we saw lots of fish and saw 3 turtles.
Afterward we had about an hour at the bay to use paddleboards and floaties.
I wish they had kayaks like some of the other companies.
Snacks included granola bars, apples, chips, and musubi.
A little pricey but enjoyable morning.

This was such a great luau! The show was just awesome! The 2 guys that did the pig ceremony were great and made us laugh. The dancers were fabulous!! The gal that Did all the introductions of all the dancers and interacted with the audience (MC) was so awesome and interacted with everyone. The organization of the food (which was wonderful) getting everyone though the line in a fast organized manner was great. John our bus driver was great, he was on time, organized… it was just a great experience! Thank you !! I’m one of a group of 6, I tried the poi and I liked it !!

The people were fantastic and the fishing was great! My son (10) and I had a blast! My son also really enjoyed seeing whales and sea turtles on our trip. We highly recommend this excursion for anyone!

this is a nice day on the water with a nice boat ride. Crew is very nice. It is $160 per person including transportation, and for that you get a seat on the boat maybe if you can find one, a cheeseburger with baked beans and fruit for lunch, a trip to a sandbar where either you play volleyball or stand around, then a trip to a reef to see little fish and turtles.

The staff and crew were amazing as well as the foood. The entertainment

It was cloudy and cold because it was the rainy season.
I felt that measures against the cold were necessary.
Other than that, the staff were friendly, and I enjoyed my time.

雨期だったので曇りで寒かった。
寒さ対策必要だと感じました。
それ以外はスタッフの方はフレンドリーで楽しめました。

We were picked up by Shorts exactly on time and found our guide to be helpful, kind and informative. He was a great driver and answered any questions we had. He provided clear instructions on what to do when and was very patient with our group that ranged from the elderly in a wheelchair to the young kids. He gave us options on lunch and have us plenty of time to sightsee. Shorts is highly recommended!!!

The food was good, the entertainment and the sunset view was incredible!

The staff who picked us up by bus had excellent communication. When we arrived at the sea, there were staff members, including the captain, who spoke Japanese, and they were very approachable, making for a very enjoyable tour. Since the snorkeling was deep, I mentioned that I couldn't swim, and the staff provided me with a float and accompanied me around the area. Without that support, I would have had to give up, so I was very grateful for their proactive assistance. The sea was incredibly beautiful, an experience unlike any other. Stand-up paddleboarding was also fun. We even saw sea turtles. The water was so clear that it felt surreal.

バスで迎えに来てくれたスタッフはコミュニケーションがとてもよかったです。海に着いた時に
船長さん含めて日本語も喋れるスタッフがいて
気軽に声をかけていただけてとても楽しいツアーを過ごせました。 シュノーケリングは深いので 泳げない事を伝えたら スタッフが浮き輪を持たせてくれて一緒に1周回ってくれました。それがなかったらリタイアしているところを積極的に声をかけて頂けたこと とても嬉しかったです。海も抜群に綺麗でした。味わえない海です。サップも楽しかったです。
ウミガメも見れました。 海の色からもう透き通っていて非現実が味わえます。

The team really went out of their way to give us a great day out on the water, and went out looking to make sure we saw turtles.

We are booking next time we go already

On the day of the tour, it was raining on the bus, but by the time we boarded the boat and reached the area where the whales were, the rain had stopped and the sun peeked out, which was great. The color of the sea was very beautiful.

We didn't see any large whales, but we did catch glimpses of what seemed to be a baby whale! We saw its tail several times and parts of its body, which was wonderful.

Inside the boat, snacks, light meals, and drinks were available for purchase. Since the air conditioning inside the boat was quite strong, I think it's a good idea to bring a light jacket.

I believe this is a tour that can be enjoyed by everyone, from the elderly to small children.

当日、バスの中では雨でしたが、、船に乗り鯨のいる場所につく頃には雨も止んで太陽ものぞいてくれたので良かったです。
海の色がとっても綺麗でしたよ
大きい鯨には、会えませんでしたが、、赤ちゃん鯨でしょうか？！何回も尻尾が見えたり、体の一部が見えたり良かったです。
船内では、スナックや軽食・飲み物が有料販売有りでした。
船内が冷房が強いので、、羽織るもの1枚持っていくといいと思います。
ご年配の方から小さいお子様まで、一緒に楽しむことのできるツアーだと思います

This was a good choice, very knowledgeable of reef and endangered animals , Fun Responsible Worth it ,More for Adults then small kids but they do have small children aboard . Cheeseburger lunch included alcohol to purchase, fee softdrinks water juice. Do this you won't regret a minute.

Totally enjoyed our tour with Squid. He was so informative, giving us great information about each place we visited (as well as places we passed along the way). Loved the high energy music he played on the bus, which energized the group. Loved the shrimp lunch, which was included. Kudos to Squid. I highly recommend this tour to others. You will not be disappointed.

I was picked up at the Hyatt at 7:25 AM, and we arrived at 9:00 AM. My 3-year-old child got tired just from being on the bus for an hour and a half. It was disappointing that we could only see the tail this time, as it didn't leave a lasting impression on my child.

7時25分にHyattでpick upしてもらい、着いたのは9時でした。
3歳の子どもは、1時間半バスに乗っていただけでも疲れてしまいました。
今回はテールしか見られず、子供にとって印象が残らなかったのが残念でした。

I participated in this tour in early February 2023. One of the things I wanted to do in winter Hawaii was whale watching, and since my hotel was Aulani, I joined this tour departing from Ko Olina Marina.

It takes about 25 minutes to walk from Aulani to Ko Olina Marina, and about 5 minutes by car. The tour included four alcoholic drinks, so I walked there instead of driving, but I was a bit tired on the way back (^_^;).

Upon arriving at the marina, the check-in area was easy to find. I signed in on the list, received a wristband, used the restroom, and boarded the boat. There were about 15 to 20 guests at that time, but we were the only Japanese group. All the explanations were in English, but a young Japanese male staff member came later to explain in Japanese, and he also supported us during snorkeling, which was very helpful!

After the boat headed out to sea, we encountered a mother and baby whale! I was incredibly excited to see the whales spouting water and their tails coming up to the surface with my own eyes! Since it was an evening tour, we didn’t see any dolphins, but I was very satisfied to have encountered the whales.

After that, we went to the snorkeling point and enjoyed snorkeling. During this time, we encountered a sea turtle. I was moved to see it coming up from the bottom of the ocean for air, floating on the surface, and then returning to the ocean floor, all from a very close distance! The water was a bit cold during this season, but I was glad I participated in snorkeling! After snorkeling, it was chilly, so I changed from my swimsuit to regular clothes in the boat's restroom. The restroom was a bit spacious with shelves, making it suitable for changing. There were two restrooms, one on each side at the back.

After snorkeling, we enjoyed dinner and the sunset. The dinner was served on a single plate, but it was piled high, so I was full! The taste was also delicious. The sunset from the boat was absolutely beautiful.

I think this is a highly recommended activity for those staying around Ko Olina!

2023年2月上旬に参加しました。
冬のハワイでやりたい事がホェールウォッチングで、宿泊ホテルがアウラニだったのでコオリナマリーナから出発するこちらのツアーに参加しました。

アウラニからコオリナマリーナまでは歩いて片道25分くらい、車だと片道5分くらいです。ツアーにアルコールが4本かな？含まれていたので車は使わずに歩いて行きましたが帰りはちょっと疲れました(^_^;)

マリーナに到着して受付の場所はわかりやすかったです。名簿に記帳してリストバンドを付けて、御手洗を済ませてボートに乗り込みます。
この時は15名？20名？？くらいお客さんが居ましたが日本人は私たちのグループだけでした。
色々な説明は全て英語でしたが、若い日本人男性のスタッフさんがあとから日本語で説明しに来てくださって、その後のシュノーケルもサポートしてもらえたのでとても助かりました！

ボートが沖に出て少しするとクジラの親子に遭遇出来ました！肉眼でクジラの潮吹きや海面の上に出てきた尾びれを見られてものすごく興奮しました！夕方のツアーなので時間的にイルカは見られませんでしたがクジラに遭遇出来たので大満足でした。

その後シュノーケルポイントに行って、シュノーケルを楽しみました。この時に海亀に遭遇出来ました。海の底から息をにし浮上してくる様子や海面をぷかぷかしている様子、また海の底に帰って行く様子を近づくことが出来るギリギリの距離で見られて感動しました！
この時期の海はちょっと寒かったですが、でもシュノーケル参加して良かったです！
シュノーケルの後は寒かったのでボートのおトイレで水着から私服に着替えました。おトイレは少しだけ広めで棚とかがあったので着替えスペースも兼ねている感じでした。おトイレは後方左右に1つずつ計2つありました。

シュノーケルが終わるとディナーとサンセットを楽しみます。ディナーはワンプレートですがモリモリに盛ってもらえたのでお腹いっぱいになりました！味も美味しかったです。ボートからのサンセットもすごく素敵でした。

コオリナ周辺で宿泊されている方にはとてもおすすめのアクティビティだと思います～。

Better than expected, would definitely attend again. Good family entertainment.

The experience was fantastic, saw whales as well as dolphins. The staff was very impressive as well, showed us a lot of stuff while we were snorkeling as well as from the boat. Staff was very knowledgeable and personable! Food was OK. Ship was very nice! We had a great time, would highly recommend!

At the time of departure, there were strong winds and rain. It was cold, and I didn't feel like going into the sea. I really wondered if we were going to set off, but the staff didn't seem to mind at all, and they started with a bright attitude, which helped me let go of my worries and enjoy the experience. After we arrived, the weather forecast improved. Occasionally, the sun came out, and I was satisfied. The people I was with naturally cared for each other, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The only downside was the weather. Even in Hawaii, March is still not hot, so I think I want to go in the summer next time.

出発時は、強風で雨。寒くて、海に入る気持ちになれませんでした。本当に出発するの？という感じでしたが、スタッフの皆さまは全く気にする事なく、スタートして、明るく対応してくれていたので、ふっきれて楽しめました。到着後は天気予報も回復。時折り日もでて、満足でした。同行の方達とも自然とお互いに気をつかいながら、接していたので、和気藹々とできて、温かい気持ちにもなれました。最高点でないのは、やはり天候ですね。3月は、ハワイといえど、まだ暑くはないので、次は夏にいきたいと思います。

The weather was a bit bad, with strong winds and cloudy skies. It was quite cold to get into the sea. While snorkeling, I had so much fun that I forgot about the cold, and I got really excited when I found a turtle. There was a turtle near the coral, but when it moved away from the coral, there were no other creatures around. It was challenging to find the turtles, but the instructor helped by pointing out their location, and I was able to spot about six of them in total. After snorkeling, we had some free time, and I enjoyed paddleboarding. The catering was quite good, with hot coffee and warm water, which was very helpful. In March, it can be cold after snorkeling, so I think it's a good idea to bring plenty of towels.

少し天候が悪く風が強く曇りでした。
海に入るのが寒くて大変でした。
シュノーケル中は寒さを忘れるくらい楽しく、亀を見つけてはテンションが上がってました。
サンゴのところに亀がおりサンゴの周りから離れるとなんも生物はいませんでした。亀を見つけるのは大変でしたがインスタラクターの方がおる位置を教えてくれて見つけることができました。トータル6匹くらい見つけました。シュノーケルが終わったら自由時間で、サップを楽しみした。ケータリングもわりと充実しておりホットコーヒーやあったかいお湯がありとても助かります。
三月はシュノーケル後は寒いのでタオルをたくさん持ってた方がいいと思います。

I went to the location by rental car since it was mentioned that there was a validation service. When I showed the parking ticket to the staff and asked about it, I was told that the service is not available this year. It seems there was an error in the information provided, which is disappointing.
During the cruise, I was able to enjoy taking photos of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea.
As the ship was returning to the port, there was an announcement at 9 o'clock that something would be visible, and the ship moved a bit, but then there was another announcement at 10 o'clock, unfortunately, I couldn't see it. It seemed that many others also missed it. Even if some people were able to see it, it appears that rescheduling is not guaranteed for those who couldn't, which is unfortunate.
It is very cold on the ship, so a jacket is a must.

バリデーションのサービスがあると記載されていたので、レンタカーにて現地へ向かいました。スタッフにパーキングチケットを見せて聞いたところ、今年はそのサービスはやっていないとの返答。記載内容に誤りがあるようで残念です。
乗船中は海から見るワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドを写真に撮ったりと楽しむことができました。
船が港へ戻る際9時に見えると放送があり少し船が動いたのでその後10時の方向と放送がありましたが、残念ながら見る事が出来ませんでした。他にも見れなかった方は沢山いたようでした。自身が見れなくても見ることのできた人がいればリスケジュールの保証外となるようで、残念でした。
船上はとても寒いので、上着必須です。

We enjoyed walking to the falls, the cultural tour through the hales, the botanical gardens and the peacocks. But the lu'au dinner and show was amazing! We enjoyed the before dinner activities, delicious dinner and after dinner cultural dancing show. Definite highlight of our trip!

We went to a Friday afternoon Luau and WOW! The experience was amazing. Streamlined and efficient, the serving and hospitality staff were exceptional. The show itself blew us away. The cultural activities were so fun for our 3 year old. We had been married the day before and they celebrated that with us, which was really special. It was such a great experience we will definitely go back when we are next on Oahu! Highly recommended A+++ great value for your money and time

After three years, I finally got to go on the sandbar tour!! The crew was fun, and I was satisfied to see many turtles! It was windy, but the hamburgers were delicious! Thank you!

3年ぶりにやっと行けたので、サンドバーツアーへ！！　クルーの皆さんが楽しくて、亀さんにもたくさん会えて満足です！風強でしたが、ハンバーガーもおいしかったです！ありがとうございました！

We took this cruise to celebrate my husband's birthday. The cruise was wonderful. We enjoyed the food and the entertainment.

Check in was simple and organized.

I was able to get my parking validated by purchasing coffee at a shop before checking in.

We saw a whale in the distance while on this cruise.

Good place but too busy and understaffed. Would do it again.

The day was so fun and easy. The transportation met us at the collection point (and returned us in the afternoon). At the boat jetty, we were welcomed with Alohas. We spent some time on the sandbar to explore, and play a game of volleyball. We then gently motored for some turtle spotting. After that, we were taken to the beautiful coral reef where we snorkelled and flippered around, what a sensation! I thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ and hot chocolate!

The ship was so large that I imagined I would see whales from a distance, but in reality, I was able to see them up close multiple times, which was amazing.

船が大きいので、クジラは遠くに見るようなイメージだったが、実際には近くで、何度も見ることができ最高だった。

This was an interesting and excellent experience. Even though the activities were not that interesting to me as an adult, it is great for kids. I had a excellent experience watching my 2 year old enjoy it. The main person who did all the talking was courteous and enjoyable. He had the right timings for his jokes which I appreciated a lot. Also the way the others in his group contributed was entertaining. They seemed as if they were naturals at entertaining people.
I would say that for a group that has only been doing this for a few years, they knew what they were doing and they were great!

I highly recommend this, especially for families!

My family had a great time!