All Reviews for Toddler Friendly (Ages 2-4)

I had a great time paddleboarding at the sandbar, and I was able to see a large turtle while snorkeling. The visibility was a bit poor, though.

サンドバーではサップしたりして楽しかった、シュノーケリングでは大きなカメを見ることができた。少し透明度が悪かった。

First, want to acknowledge our awesome tour guide. His name was Garfield. This guy was full of information and his instructions were spot on. I have so much to say about this day. To me it was a little overwhelming all that we saw in such a short time. Between the Bowfin submarine tour, it's museum, the USS Arizona Memorial was spectacular and awe inspiring. The aviation museum was my favorite since I am an aviation buff. All the planes in various states of repair and some that were riddled with bullet holes was incredible. The Battleship Missouri was quite a sight to see. I wish I returned to spend more time to explore. This day was full of sights and emotion. Worth the price of admission for sure. Thank you again Garfield.

Well, we didn't start off on time due to an unavoidable traffic issue. Once Juicy showed up the trip began and he kept us rolling in the aisles with funny stories and excellent information about the sights. Did I mention that Juicy made up for arriving late? Each stop was awesome and he went out of his way to make it just that much more special. The lunch was some yet delicious. I feel bad because I actually forgot his real name. The only name we got familiar with was Juicy. What a sweet and funny man. I really connected with him. Glad we took this tour.

The views were worth it. Didn’t really like the food. Opt out of photo as you will have time to go around the ship and take your own photos free of charge.

What an enjoyable evening! Beautiful view, nice cuts of meat prepared deliciously, fun entertainment and we met some wonderful people. What a small world, met some folks from a nearby city back home. Strongly encourage you to book a special night- no regrets!

The basics are in English, but there are crew members who speak Japanese. It's possible to participate even if you're not good at English. I think it's important, especially since marine sports come with varying degrees of risk.

基本は英語ですが，日本語を話すクルーがいます。
英語が苦手でも参加可能です。
特にマリンスポーツは大なり小なり危険を伴うので大切なことだと思います。

My wife and I had a great time with Captain and crew. Enjoyed the bay, sandbar, watching sea turtles, and meeting new friends from around the country.

Great burgers and cold drinks were perfect to make this excursion a must book experience on your island vacation.

It was just okay. Boarding went quickly and was fairly organized. You weren't too crowded in the dining room, however it was HOT. They need fans. We were sitting on the sunset side on the outside and the sun was in my face the entire meal. Between the sun, heat and movement of the boat I was miserable. I don't normally get seasick, but combined with the extreme heat and lack of breeze I felt like crap. I couldn't wait to get up top where there was a breeze.
The buffet had what was advertised, but it was a minimal selection. In my opinion it left something to be desired, I didn't even eat one plate. The desserts were okay, the fruit was fresh. The wait staff was friendly and efficient.
We did have a spectacular sunset and it is amazing to see from the ship. We missed most of the entertainment because I needed to be up where there was a breeze but people seemed to be enjoying themselves. We went on Friday to see the fireworks. There were so many people topside that we couldn't stand on the side of the ship you needed to be on to watch them. (You want to be on the right side.) We wound up going back to our seats (2nd level) and had a perfect view of the end of the fireworks display. Overall I couldn't wait for the evening to end so I could get off the ship and get into the air conditioning. Personally I would not go again, but as I said a lot of people did seem to be enjoying themselves. I should mention, I'm not overweight, so that is not why I was so hot, they really need fans in those lower areas. Had I not been so miserable because of the heat I may have had a better experience.

The condition of the sandbar depends on the day. I would like recommendations for the schedule and timing, but I need to do my own research, so I would appreciate advice when making a reservation.
The scenery is very beautiful! I was able to see sea turtles while snorkeling, and the underwater views were also lovely.
I really enjoyed paddleboarding as well!

サンドバーの状態はその日次第。日程や時間はおすすめを教えてほしいが、自分で調べないといけないので、そのあたりはアドバイスが予約時にほしい。
景色がとてもよい！シュノーケリングでウミガメもみれて、海のなかの景色もきれいでよかった
SUPも楽しめてとてもよかった！

We went on a Friday for the fireworks. Everything from the food entertainment show and service was over and beyond. Would highly recommend! The sunset was absolutely beautiful.

On the day of the sandbar, unfortunately, we left Waikiki with a feeling of disappointment due to the bad weather, but that feeling was blown away once we got on the boat (*´-`).
I believe there were two boats in total, one filled with Japanese people and the other with foreigners, each departing separately.
The crew member Yukiko was very cheerful and funny, teaching us various things. On the boat ride to the snorkeling area, we followed the directions and were able to see a honu and a manta ray.
Unfortunately, we couldn't see them underwater, but I was very excited to see so many fish.
It was a tour that made me want to participate again next time.

5泊した中でまさかのサンドバーの日だけ生憎の天気に残念な気持ちでワイキキを出発しましたが、そんな気持ちも船に乗れば吹き飛びました(*´-`)
日本人ばかり集めた船が一隻、外国の方で一隻の合計2隻でそれぞれ出発だったと思います。
クルーのゆきこさんはとても明るく面白く、色んなことを教えてくれました。シュノーケリングエリアまでの船で指示通りの方向を見に行くと、ホヌとマンタを見ることができました。
残念ながら水中では見ることはできませんでしたが、沢山の魚にとても興奮しました。
また次も参加したいと思える様なツアーでした。

I had always wanted to experience the "Kaneohe Sandbar," and I finally made it happen at the age of 70. I felt a bit anxious from the time I booked the tour until just before participating, but I remembered the "Dolphin Swimming Tour" I took a few years ago on the Big Island and thought, "It'll be fine! Let's go!!"

The advice from the snorkeling guide was great, and I enjoyed swimming slowly with the honu (sea turtles). After that, I challenged myself to stand-up paddleboarding in the shallow waters. It was a meaningful half-day.

一度は体現したいと思っていた”カネオヘ・サンドバー”、70歳になって実現しました。ツアー予約から参加直前までは一抹の不安がありましたが、数年前にハワイ島で参加した”イルカとスイミングツアー”のことを思い出し、大丈夫！レツゴー！！
シュノーケリングガイドのスタッフのアドバイスがグッドで、ホヌさんなどとゆっくりスイミング・・その後は、浅瀬でサップに挑戦・・
有意義な半日でした。

Unfortunately, it was cloudy with occasional rain on the day of the tour, but it was still a highly satisfying experience. Even before reaching our destination, we could see sea turtles from the boat, and we enjoyed the cruise with delicious snacks (Mochiko Chicken was the best) in hand. Despite the clouds, the refreshing view of the sea and sky made the activities enjoyable. Since it was early September, the water was a bit cold at first, but it gradually warmed up. The snorkeling was deeper than I expected, but even with the murky water, we could see plenty of sea turtles and tropical fish up close, which was a lot of fun!

We had a one-year-old child with us, and everyone was welcoming and kind. During our free time, we could easily move between the covered area of the boat and the sea without worrying about disturbing others while taking care of baby food and diaper changes. There were also free rentals of floaties and underwater viewing boards, and my son seemed to have a great time.

The explanations were in English, but they also provided additional explanations in Japanese, which was reassuring. Just be cautious about the order of stops for the return bus, as it was different from the outbound trip, so you might miss your stop.

当日は残念ながら曇り時々雨でしたが、それでもかなり満足度は高いツアーでした。目的地到達前からウミガメが船上から見え、付いてきた美味しい軽食(モチコチキン最高)を片手にクルーズを楽しめました。曇っていても見渡す限りの海と空の爽快感でアクティビティも充実。9月早朝だったので最初は水がやや冷ためでしたが徐々に温かく。シュノーケリングは思ったより深いところでしたが水が濁っていてもウミガメも熱帯魚も触れる距離で沢山見えて楽しかった！
一歳の子供がいましたが、皆さん歓迎ムードで可愛がってくださり、自由時間中は屋根付きの船内と海を自由に行き来出来るので周囲に気を使う必要なく離乳食やオムツ替え等できました。浮輪や水中の見える浮板？の無料貸し出しもあり、息子もはしゃいで楽しそうでした。
説明は英語ですが日本語の説明も別途追加してくれて安心。ただ最後の送りのバスの停車順序が行きとバラバラで、降り逃しにご注意を。

It had been three years since my last trip to Hawaii. Since I was going, I was really looking forward to the sandbar tour that I booked in advance. During the shuttle bus ride, they introduced us to recommended classic local foods along the way. We transferred to a boat to head to the sandbar. The weather was beautifully sunny, and it felt amazing to snorkel and play with floaties and on the boat. We even got to see sea turtles, and my parents, who were snorkeling for the first time, were well supported even though they couldn't swim. They really enjoyed feeding the fish as well. Although there was no meal provided, there were snacks, apples, and drinks available. The staff explained everything in both English and Japanese, and they were friendly, even taking photos for us. It was a wonderful tour. I brought a bath towel, a change of clothes, a wrap towel, a hoodie, and spam onigiri, so I was comfortable on the return bus without getting cold. They were very kind to stop by Leonard's as well. The sea was like paradise; it was truly a beautiful place.

3年ぶりのハワイ。
せっかく行くならとサンドバー ツアーを早めに予約しとっても楽しみにしていました。
送り迎えのバスではオススメの定番グルメを道中案内してくれます。船に乗換えサンドバー へ。見事に晴天でシュノーケリングや浮き輪やボートで遊んで本当に気持ちよかったです。ウミガメにも逢えて、シュノーケリング初の両親も、泳げなくてもフォローしてくれ、お魚さんへ餌やりも出来とっても楽しんでいました。食事なしですが、スナックやりんご、ドリンクがありました。スタッフの皆さんは英語と日本語で丁寧に説明してくれ、フレンドリーで写真も撮ってくれたり、とっても良いツアーでした。バスタオル、着替え、羽織れるタオル、パーカー、スパムおにぎりを持って行ったので帰りのバスも冷えることなく過ごせました。レナーズにも立ち寄りしてくれたり、とっても親切でした。天国の海、本当に素敵なところでした。

I was a bit suspicious of the overwhelmingly positive reviews, but it was truly amazing. The weather was clear on the day, and the sea looked even more beautiful. There were about equal numbers of Japanese and English speakers on board. With a Japanese guide present, those who don't understand English can feel at ease. At the sandbar, they set up a beach volleyball court, which everyone enjoyed regardless of nationality. The BBQ hamburger for lunch had freshly grilled patties that were very juicy. After that, we saw many sea turtles during the sea turtle watching, and I even had the chance to swim with a manta ray while snorkeling. (It's said that encountering sea turtles and manta rays on the coral reef is quite rare.) Overall, I was very satisfied. However, please make sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly, even on the backs of your knees. You will regret it otherwise.

最高レビューばかりで若干サクラを疑ってましたが本当に最高でした。
当日は快晴で、海が一層綺麗でした。
日本人と英語スピーカーと乗船は半々くらいでした。
日本人のガイドさんもいたため、英語がわからない方でも安心です。
サンドバーではビーチバレーコートを設置してくれ、国籍とわずで楽しめました。
お昼のBBQハンバーガーは焼きたてのパテがとてもジューシーでした。
その後海亀ウォッチは沢山の海亀が見れ、
シュノーケリングでは偶然マンタと泳ぐこともできました。(珊瑚礁での海亀やマンタとの遭遇かなりレアだそうです)
全てを通して大満足です。
ただし日焼け止めは膝裏までしっかり塗ってください。痛い目を見ます。

From pick up point to going home, the tour was incredible.
On arrival there was time to look at the other attractions such as the farmer's market, the petting zoo (get to pat a tortoise?)

I would say our guide had to be really good, if not, it is hard to appreciate locations (especially they are just views, really). Our tour guide would make up 85% of the tour.

This tour is recommended if you are a movie/TV fan.

100ft underwater. We saw turtles, fish, sunken ships, and sunken planes! Visibility on the day we went was crystal clear and we took tons of photos. I went with my good friend and she brought her 4-year-old. He absolutely loved it!! One thing though, the shuttle boat from shore to the submarine drop zone can be really windy. I packed a jacket which the kiddo was glad that I need since it got a little breezy. Once we were in the submarine, it's fully air-conditioned so I'd have a light jacket if you get cold easily.

Yes, it's early. But, we LOVED the early sail. Less boats on the water and calmer ocean conditions. If you're looking for a unique cultural experience, this is it. We did the morning cruise and were the only 2 guests on the boat which was really cool. The boat limits capacity to 6-guests. As a local resident, I really liked how the two main hosts of the cultural experience and the Captain were Kamehameha graduates. This boat also offers midday cruises and sunset. Overall, the morning sail was calm and one of the truly unique sails here on Oahu.

Great way to see a lot in 1 day! We flew over from Oahu to Big Island and spent the entire day learning about Volcanoes National Park. Akaka Falls was gorgeous too!

We did the land tour and helicopter combo. Unfortunately, the helicopter tour cancelled because of weather. We joined the rest of the group who was doing the land-only option and saw a few really cool spots including Liliuokalani Gardens and other parts of Hilo town. I wore comfortable shoes (running shoes) and am glad I did because we did quite a bit of walking.

I had tried to go on this tour previously for the flight school but it cancelled. This time, we opted for the scenic flight. The experience was pretty cool - and really immersive especially if you have an interest in aviation.

It was really rainy and we had called a couple times on the way to the airport to see if the flight was going out. The cloud cover was pretty low on the northeast side so a lot of the mountain view was obstructed. Overall, pretty cool tour but wish the weather cooperated with us!

Would go again for the flight school option!

Excellent tour. Guide was funny and knowledgeable. I highly endorse rhe tour.

Even though it rained during our cruise we still had a great time because of the crew memebrs! Affordable great drinks (1 was free) and good music! Definitely recommend booking through them and will do it again when we come back to Hawaii! Shout out to Sarah for giving her rain jacket to the lady next to me so she wouldn't get wet!

My husband surprised me with this tour. They picked us up near our hotel and were wonderful hostess. They made the experience very fun and grilled up great burgers. I loved the sand bar and snorkeling. I would definitely do it again, especially because the staff made the experience even better!

It was a better tour than I expected. The scenery was really wonderful. However, I can't really recommend the farm tour. I'm glad I chose the ferry instead.

予想より良いツアーでした。景色がとても素晴らしかった。ただ農場周りのツアーはあまりおすすめできない。フェリーのほうを選んでよかった。

I was able to experience a part of Hawaii's marine nature. I got to see sea turtles, colorful fish, and coral reefs up close.

ハワイの海洋自然の一端に触れることができました。海ガメや色鮮やかな魚、珊瑚礁を間近にみることができました。

Go on a Friday to catch the Friday night fireworks sponsored by Hilton Hawaiian Village. Usually after dinner is done, and while the performers entertain, guests usually hangout by the side rail outside the dining area, or at the top deck to get good seating/viewing spots until the fireworks. Otherwise, food was mediocre good (we had the crab, steak, and mashed potatoes deal) and complimentary Mai Tai was too sweet with little to no alcohol. Dessert was brought out while guests were in the deck plates. It was between the boat cruise or a luau....we should've tried the luau.

Awesome boat, fun and knowledgeable crew, and great food and drinks! My only problem was with the snorkel equipment…I would suggest bringing your own mask and snorkel with the bivalve…these set ups were something my kids would use in the pool.

Captain was super nice, and I thought the crew was outstanding.

We made a reservation with my husband for our honeymoon.

Having a guide who spoke Japanese made it easy for us to relax and enjoy ourselves.

We were able to fulfill our long-held dream of paddleboarding and even encountered sea turtles, which made for a very fulfilling time.

The weather was great, and I was in the water in a bikini, but being in the water for too long can really sap your body heat, so I recommend participating in a long-sleeve swimsuit!

We had about 30 minutes of free time left, but it was too cold, so we spent it drinking hot coffee.

If you want to enjoy yourself to the fullest, please take this into consideration!

新婚旅行で主人と予約をしました。
日本語を話せるガイドさんが着いていたので、安心して楽しむことが出来ました。

念願だったSUPやウミガメにも出会うことができ、とても充実した時間でした。

天気に恵まれビキニで入水していたのですが、ずっと水中にいると体温をかなり奪われるため長袖タイプの水着での参加をおすすめします！

自由時間が残り30分ほどありましたが寒すぎてホットコーヒーを飲んで過ごしました。

全力で楽しみたい方は参考にしてください！

We participated as a couple. Half of the other participants were Japanese, and the rest were from China and South Korea. It was reassuring for my wife that announcements were made in Japanese after English. The tour was managed by the captain, a young man in charge on-site, and three other young staff members. The boat was made up of two vessels in blue and green, and we alternated between snorkeling and free time at the sandbar. The itinerary included pickup in Honolulu, boarding at the Kaneohe harbor, viewing heart-shaped coral, arriving at the sandbar, playing with SAP and floaties, and then moving to deeper waters while snorkeling to look for turtles. At the sandbar during my visit in mid-September, the water was about waist-deep, which was a bit different from what I expected, but we had fun. Even in mid-September, when we got out of the water and the sun went down, the women seemed a bit cold. I felt it would have been nice to have a pile hoodie in addition to a bath towel. No one was wearing wetsuits; we were moving as a group while looking for sea turtles while snorkeling, but on that day, we didn't encounter many turtles. I observed a turtle resting among the corals while swimming, and when I patiently searched alone, I was fortunate to see a turtle swim out from the corals to breathe. Although I was close to the surface, I was satisfied to swim alongside it. It might be better not to move in such a large group. Other than the turtles, we didn't see many brightly colored tropical fish. I wondered if the shuttle bus driver was affiliated with the food truck or perhaps related to the family, as we stopped by a malasada food truck on the way back and everyone bought the recommended malasadas, which were delicious. The shuttle car was cold due to the air conditioning, so it was fine on the way there before entering the water, but it might be good to have a change of dry clothes for the return trip. Alternatively, you could let the driver know you were cold. I took photos and videos with my iPhone in a waterproof case, but the compatibility wasn't great, as the case and strap reflected in the camera lens, and I couldn't use the touch screen underwater, which made handling difficult. I felt a GoPro would be better. It seemed there was no service for taking photos (and selling SD cards), so it would have been better to prepare a way to easily record the experience without compromising it. Overall, I had a great time and was satisfied. The boat ride wasn't too long, and it didn't sway enough to make me feel seasick. We had fun at the sandbar and got to swim with sea turtles, achieving what we wanted to do. It would have been perfect if there had been a jacuzzi on the boat for when it got cold. The level of service was high, and we had a pleasant experience. Thank you for everything!

夫婦2人で参加しました。他の皆さんは日本の方が半数、あとは中国や韓国の方々が参加されてました。英語の後に日本語でもアナウンスしてくれて妻も安心でした。ツアーはキャプテンと、現場を仕切る兄ちゃんと、あと若手の3名で船を仕切ってました。船は青と緑の2台構成で、船ごとに交代でシュノーケリングとサンドバーでの自由時間を過ごします。工程としては、ホノルルでピックアップ→カネオヘの港から乗船→ハートシェイプのサンゴを見て→サンドバー到着→SAPや浮き輪で遊んで→そのまま流れでシュノーケリングしながら深みに移動してカメを探す流れでした。サンドバーは私の参加したタイミングだと腰上くらいの水深で、砂州が島になってたりするのかなと思ってたのとはちょっと違いましたがまぁ楽しく遊べました。参加した9月中旬でも、海から上がって陽がかげると女性陣は少し寒そうでした。バスタオルの他にパイルのパーカーでもあると良かったなと感じました。ウェットスーツは着てる人居ませんでした、シュノーケリングしながら団体さんでウミガメ探しながら移動してましたがこの日はなかなかカメに出会えず、サンゴの間でじっとしてるウミガメを泳ぎながら観察する感じでしたが、一人で辛抱強く探してるとウミガメがサンゴの間から出て泳いで息継ぎに行くところに遭遇出来ました。こっちは水面張りつきではありますが、一緒に泳げたので満足です。あまり大所帯で移動しない方が良いのかな。後は、ウミガメ以外はあまり南国っぽい派手なお魚には出会えませんでした。送迎のバスのおっちゃんが提携してるのか惚れ込んでるのか、はたまた家族だったりするんじゃないかと思ったりもしましたが帰りにマラサダのフードトラックに立ち寄ってみんなでオススメのマラサダを買って、食べながら帰りました。おいしかったですよ。送迎の車はエアコンで寒いので、行きは海に入る前だから良いけど、濡らさない帰りの服の着替えはあった方が良いかも。もしくは運転手のおっちゃんに寒いアピールを。私はiPhoneを防水ケースに入れて写真や動画を撮ってましたが、ケースとの相性がイマイチでカメラレンズにケースやストラップが映り込んだり、水中では静電タッチが使えないとかハンドリングが悪いので、GoProの方がベターだなと感じました。写真撮ってくれる（そしてSDカードを買い取らせる）サービスはやってなかったみたいなので、体験を損なわなずに手軽に記録できる準備はした方が良かったです。総じて楽しく過ごせて満足です。船の移動もそんなに長くなく酔うほど揺れなかったし、サンドバーで楽しく遊べたし、ウミガメとも泳げて、やりたい事は出来ました。後は寒くなった時のために船にジャグジーでも付いてると完璧だったかもですね。サービスのレベルも高く気持ちよく過ごせました。お世話になりました！

Me and my girlfriend went to the star of Honolulu cruise dinner the last night on the island where everything changed, Captain Stephens can’t thank you enough for the honor of having him help me out with the proposal on the back of the ship on the top deck record our precious moments of now being engaged to the love of my life! Great food and great service all around amazing place, will definitely come join the crew again!