All Reviews for For 4 Year Olds

I took the morning cruise, which was an early start, and I boarded feeling a bit sleep-deprived and hungry, so I experienced some seasickness. However, after receiving medication from the staff, I felt better.

I actually brought breakfast bread to eat on the boat, but it seems that outside food was not allowed. They were selling a breakfast buffet on board.

The whales appeared shortly after the cruise began, and although I only saw parts of them, like their backs and spouts, I definitely spotted them several times. I also saw many dolphins.

Since we were on the boat for quite a long time, some people looked bored. I would have been very satisfied if there had been a cultural experience on board, but it seems they don't offer that on the morning cruise.

Overall, while it wasn't an incredibly moving experience (I didn't see the whales in a dynamic way), and the long duration made it a bit dull at times, I feel like I accomplished my goal of "seeing whales."

お得な午前便にしたので朝が早く、寝不足・空腹で乗ったのでちょっと船酔いしました。スタッフに薬をもらってからは改善しました。
実は船の中で食べようと朝食のパンを持参していたのですが、持ち込み禁止だったようです。
船の中で朝食ブッフェを販売していました。

クジラは、開始後すぐに姿を現し、背中や潮吹きなど、部分的ではありますが確かに何度も見れました。
イルカもたくさん見ました。

けっこう長時間乗っているので退屈そうにしている人もいました。
船内でのカルチャー体験があれば大満足だったのですが、午前便はやっていないそうです。

総合的な感想としては、ものすごい感動体験ではなかった（クジラがダイナミックに見れたわけではなかった）のと、時間が長くて途中退屈気味でしたが、「クジラを見る」という目的だけは果たせたかな、という感じです。

Went on the morning whale watch and had a grand time. Easy pick-up from downtown Waikiki, took you to the boat and boarded. Get to take a picture as a family, and then they give you an in depth description about humpback whales and their migratory patterns and everything else you wanted to know!

They have a kids program too, where they take the extra time after they explain it to everyone to make sure the little ones understand everything they said!

Saw a few whales this morning, unfortunately none of them were jumping, but they were very awesome none-the-less! I highly reccomend this activity to anyone who has never seen whales in the wild before, as it was definitely an experience I will never forget!

The Star of Honolulu is also an boat in excellent condition and they take care to make sure each and every passenger gets to spot a whale!

I participated with four people, including his parents.
We saw the whales spouting water and their tails a few times.
I felt more movement than I expected, so for those who are prone to seasickness, I recommend taking the motion sickness medication that was distributed right after boarding.

It felt like an elegant cruising experience, so I think families can enjoy it.
However, for those who really want to see whales up close, a smaller boat might be better.
The ukulele and hula dance lessons were very enjoyable.

彼の両親と4名で参加しました。
クジラは塩を吹く所と尾びれが数回見られました。
思ったよりも揺れを感じたので、船酔いがひどい方は乗船後すぐに配られていた酔い止めを飲むといいかと思います。

優雅なクルージングをしている感じだったので、ファミリーで楽しめると思います。
がっつりクジラを見たい！という人は小型の船の方がいいのかな、と思います。
ウクレレやフラダンスのレッスンがとても楽しかったです。

We participated as a group of seven: my parents, my brother and his wife with their 2-year-old son, my sister, and myself.
- My brother and his wife, along with their son, participated in the Encounter program.
- My parents (in their 60s) observed the Encounter.
- My sister and I joined the Adventure program.

I was worried about whether everyone would be able to travel together, but since we booked programs at similar times, we were able to take the same bus for both the outbound and return trips, allowing us to enjoy the park together.

The dolphins were incredibly cute, and I was so moved! My 2-year-old nephew cried the whole time, though (laughs).

The shows and feeding experiences were fulfilling, and we had plenty of fun even outside of the scheduled programs.

By the way, there was also a foreigner participating in the Adventure program alone. I think it's a wonderful park that anyone can enjoy! ★

両親、弟夫婦＆2歳の甥っ子、妹、私の７人で参加しました。
●弟夫婦＆甥っ子＝エンカウンター参加
●両親（６０代）＝エンカウンターの見学
●妹＆私＝アドベンチャーに参加
と、わけて申し込みました。

全員一緒に送迎してくれるか心配でしたが、近い時間帯のプログラムで申し込んだら、行きも帰りも、同じ時間のバスにしてもらえたので、園内もみんなで一緒に行動することができました。

イルカがとにかく可愛くって感激です♪２歳の甥っ子はずっと泣いていましたが(笑)


ショーや餌やりも充実していて、プログラム以外の時間も十分楽しめました。

そういえば、アドベンチャーには１人で参加している、外国人の方もいらっしゃいましたよ。
誰でも楽しめる素敵なパークだと思います★

I received a boarding pass for those who couldn't see the whale.

くじらが見れなかった人の乗船券をもらいました

I didn't encounter the powerful scenes of whales in the ocean like those seen on television, but I was moved by the steam from their breaths and the glimpse of their tails.

テレビなどで見る海にいる鯨、のような迫力あるシーンには出会えませんでしたが息継ぎの水蒸気、チラッと見えた尾に感動しました。

I participated in a monitor tour.

The weather was great on the day, and I was able to enjoy the heavenly sea with a wonderful feeling! I was able to see sea turtles, and although I was a beginner at snorkeling, I felt safe swimming because I was wearing a life jacket.

I definitely want to recommend this to my friends!

モニターツアーで参加しました。

当日は天気も良く、とてもいい気持ちで天国の海を楽しむことができました！
ウミガメも見ることができ、またシュノ―ケリングも初心者でしたがライフジャケットを着用していたので安心して泳ぐことができました。

友人にもぜひオススメしたいです！

I participated with two friends in mid-January. We were picked up at the hotel around 9 AM.

While on the bus, we received explanations in both Japanese and English as we headed to the port. It takes about 40 to 50 minutes to get to the port.

We headed to the sandbar on a cruiser, and the waves were calm, so I didn't experience any seasickness, which I was worried about. On the day we participated, the water was about ankle to knee-deep. Since it was January, it can be a bit chilly when the sun isn't out, so I think having a long-sleeve hoodie would be a good idea. The water was very clear and beautiful. Although it was cloudy, we took photos when the sun was out, and all the pictures turned out beautifully. The staff were also very kind and took photos for us, which we appreciated.

For those with flexible schedules, I recommend checking the tide schedule online in advance and choosing a day to participate accordingly.

Being able to stand in the middle of the ocean is a rare experience. This activity is recommended for both first-time visitors to Hawaii and repeat visitors.

1月中旬に友達二人で参加しました。
9時頃ホテルに迎えに来ていただきました。

バスの中で日本語と英語の説明を受けながら港へ向かいます。港までは40~50分程かかります。

クルーザーでサンドバーへ向かいますが、波は穏やかで心配していた船酔いも大丈夫でした。
私たちが参加した日は、足首から膝下くらいの深さでした。
1月ということもあり、太陽が出ていないと肌寒く、長袖のパーカーなどがあるといいと思います。
海の透明度が高く、とても綺麗です。
曇っていたのですが、太陽が出ている時に撮影をしたので出来上がった写真はどれも綺麗でした。
スタッフの方々も快く撮影して下さってありがたかったです。

日程等に余裕のある方は、事前にインターネットで潮の満ち引きを調査して参加される日を選ばれることをおすすめします。

海の真ん中に立てるというのは貴重な体験です。ハワイが初めての方にもリピーターの方にもおすすめのアクティビティです。

Although it can't be helped that we didn't see any whales, I felt that the tour itself was different from what whale watching should be.

The staff also seemed to respond with, "Huh? Whale watching? I hope you see some," which didn't give me much confidence.

I think for the other guests, it was advertised as a yacht cruise. We were completely misled.

クジラがまったく見えなかったのは
仕方ないとはいえ、
ツアー自体が、ホエールウォッチングとは
違う内容だと感じました。

スタッフも、え？ホエールウォッチング？
見えるといいね、
みたいな対応でしたから。

私たち以外のお客さんには、
ヨットのクルーズとうたっていると思う。
まんまと騙されました。

We participated as a family of three. We were able to kiss and shake hands with the dolphins, and it was our first opportunity to interact with them, which was moving. We also signed up for the interaction with the sea lions, so we enjoyed it even more. Next time, we will challenge ourselves with the Dolphin Adventure.

家族３人で参加いたしました。イルカとキスしたり、握手したりすることができてまた、イルカとふれあう機会ははじめてで、感動しました。
またプラスエイとの触れ合いも申し込んでいたのでさらに楽しめました。この次はドルフィンアドベンチャーにチャレンジします。

I never expected to see whales so close to the shore. It was incredibly moving.
The view of Diamond Head and Honolulu from the boat was also stunningly beautiful.
The prices were very reasonable, which I appreciated.
I definitely want to use this service again.

あんな岸から近い場所でクジラが見れるなんて思ってもみませんでした。大感動です。
船からみるダイヤモンドヘッド，ホノルルの景色も最高にキレイでした。
料金もとてもリーズナブルで有難かったです。
また是非利用させて頂きたいと思います。

As soon as we set sail, a small whale appeared in the distance.

After that, we moved around the sea, but we couldn't see any more.

出港して直ぐに遠くに小さなクジラ出ました。

その後は、海をあっち、こっち、移動しましたが見られずでした。

First, you board a boat that takes you to the submarine anchored offshore. It sways quite a bit, and there are seats on the first and second floors. After we started moving, the staff provided guidance in English for the second floor. Since it was crowded, we moved to the second floor, which was both thrilling and a bit scary because of the intense swaying. When we finally reached the second floor, I felt a sense of joy.

When transferring to the submarine, it wasn't scary at all, and once on board, the swaying wasn't too bad, allowing us to enjoy observing the underwater scenery. However, if you're prone to motion sickness, it's definitely advisable to take medication.

I was expecting announcements in Japanese, but they were only in English and Chinese. There were headphones in front of the seats, and Japanese could be heard on channel 4. When I saw the pre-boarding instructions, it mentioned a Japanese explanation, but I ended up feeling disappointed.

まず最初に、沖に停泊している潜水艦まで行く船に乗せられるます。それがかなりの揺れで、一階席と二階席が有るのですが、二階席は走りだしてから係りの人が英語で案内します。
私たちは混んでいたので二階に移りましたが、それが怖いの怖くないの・・・　揺れ方が半端じゃないからスリルがあって二階にたどり着いた時は嬉しかったです。
潜水艦に乗り移るときは怖くないし、乗ってしまうと揺れも
そんなでもなく楽しく海の中を観察できました。
ただ、酔う人は薬は必ず飲んだ方が良いです。
館内の案内は日本語を期待したのに、英語と中国語のみ。
座席の前にヘッドホンがあり日本語は４チャンネルで聞けました。事前説明を見たときに日本語の説明と書いてありましたが
期待して損をしました。

Attended this hike as a family with small children (ages 4&7) and this was a perfect morning outing! The hike was paved and only a moderate incline, and the views along the way up and from the top are remarkable!

Unfortunately the tides were not perfect for the blowhole to really be going, but we did get to see some spray and the kids enjoyed it as well.

Overall, a very professionally run operation with great pickup and dropoff services. The hike was a nice way to get out and see other sights!

I went during the New Year. It was New Year's Day. It was the first tour of the morning. On the way, we were able to see whales. The boat circled around the area where the whales were, and I was excited as we kept following the whales. I was thrilled because I had hoped for whale watching rather than a submarine tour. The submarine was also fun with sharks, turtles, and colorful fish.

お正月に行ってきました。
元旦です。
朝一番のツアーでした。
行きにクジラを見ることができました。
船もクジラが居る付近をぐるりと輪を描くように回ってくれてズーっとクジラを追うような感じで興奮しました。
私は潜水艦よりクジラウォッチングを希望していたので感激でした。
潜水艦もサメ・カメ・魚色とりどり楽しかったです。

It's hard to believe that I actually had the experience of standing on the sea. I couldn't believe that I was standing on a sandbar surrounded by the ocean in every direction.

I wasn't confident in my swimming abilities, but the female staff member kindly supported me. I was able to see sea turtles, and above all, the captain's homemade hamburger lunch was the best.

海の上に立つなんて考えられない体験が実際にできます。
３６０度周囲は海に囲まれている中に中州に立っている自分がしばらく信じられなかったです。

泳ぎに自信がなかったのですが、スタッフの女性が優しくフォローしてくださいました。
ウミガメも見ることができたし、何よりもキャプテンお手製のハンバーガーランチは最高でした。

When I rode on a larger ship in the past, although I could see whales, the experience was not very moving because the ship was too big. From that experience, I chose a smaller boat this time. It was nice that there were about 10 participants, mostly older couples, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Since it was a smaller boat, we could get within a few dozen meters of the whales, which was truly moving! It was also reassuring that there was someone on the crew who could speak Japanese.

昔大きめな船に乗った時は、船が多き過ぎて一応クジラは見えたものの、あんまり感動が少なかった。その経験から今回は小さい船を選びました。参加者が10名程度でほとんどが年配のご夫婦でゆったりした雰囲気なのも良かったし、小さい船なのでクジラに数10メートルと近寄れたので感動でした！！クルーに日本語が話せる人が居たのも安心できました。

I went there. I saw a whale.
The boat sways quite a bit, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

行ってきました。くじら見えましたよ。
船はかなり揺れるので、酔い止め飲むことをおすすめします。

This is our second Sunset Cruise and we had a wonderful time. Service and Entertainment was outstanding. Food was average, and uneventful. We are not fans of meat cooked rare and would have liked to had the meat cooked to our liking. We look forward to taking this dinner cruise again, when we are in Honolulu.

I was able to see the whales spouting. There was no shuttle service, but you can take TheBus E directly from Waikiki to Aloha Tower (be careful about the drop-off location). Since you never know when the whales will appear, I hurriedly ate breakfast on board (buffet style). There was a Japanese interpreter on the boat.

鯨の潮吹き見られましたよ。送迎なしでしたが、ワイキキからTheBusのＥでアロハタワーまで一本で行けます（降車場所注意）。鯨はいつ出てくるのかわからないので船内の朝食（バイキング形式）は慌しく食べました。日本人の通訳さんが乗船してました。

I participated in this monitor tour with my mother.

The pickup was on time. However, I was surprised by the condition of the shuttle bus. During the journey, the driver provided some explanations in Japanese, but most of the explanations were in English.

We arrived at the port in just under an hour. First, we went to the sandbar.

The expansive sandbar was breathtaking, and the sense of unity with the sky created an indescribably wonderful view. Since it was low tide, the water level was about ankle-deep. We had plenty of time at the sandbar to walk around, play beach volleyball, and practice snorkeling.

After that, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers.

Next, we searched for sea turtles from the boat. We were able to see a few, but it was brief, so it might be difficult to see the turtles fully...

Finally, we went snorkeling at the coral reef. Since it's in deep water, I think those who are worried should use a life jacket and a float. The crew will attract fish, so I believe you'll see a lot.

I think this tour is recommended if the weather is good. There is a Japanese staff member on the crew, so it's okay if you don't speak English. The boat didn't sway much either.

I participated with my mother, who is nearly 70, and she said the scenery was beautiful. I think this is a tour that people of all ages can enjoy.

今回モニタ−ツア−で母と参加しました。


時間通りのピックアップ。
しかし送迎バスを見てボロさに驚いてしまいました。
道中、運転手さんが少し日本語で説明してくれますが英語での説明がほとんどになります。


一時間弱で港に到着。まずはサンドバ−へ。


一面に広がるサンドバ−は圧巻で、空との一体感が何とも言えず素晴らしい景色でした。
ちょうど干潮の時間だったので水位は足首ほどでした。
サンドバ−での時間は沢山あり、散歩・ビ−チバレ−・シュノ-ケルの練習などが出来ます。


その後美味しいハンバ-ガ-を楽しみました。


次は船上から海亀を探しました。
何匹か見る事が出来ましたが、一瞬なので海亀全体を見る事は難しいかも…


最後は珊瑚礁でのシュノ-ケリング。
足が付かない所なので、心配な方はライフジャケット＋浮き棒を使用したらいいかと思います。
クル−が魚を呼び寄せてくれるので沢山見られると思います。


このツア−は天気がよければお薦めのツア−だと思います。
クル−に日本人の方がいますので､英語が出来なくても大丈夫です。
船の揺れもあまりありませんでした。


70歳近くの母と参加しましたが、景色がよくよかったと言っておりました。
老若男女楽しめるツア−だと思います。

The sandbar used in many music videos! I imagined it just like that, but unfortunately, it was cloudy... However, the ocean was very beautiful. I also saw sea turtles on the way there and back!

あゆやたくさんのPVで使われているサンドバー！！
あのままを想像して行きましたが、あいにくの曇り…
しかし、海はとても綺麗でした。
行き、帰りに海ガメも見れました！

I was worried because there were no Japanese staff, but I was impressed by how they explained everything politely in Japanese. I was also happy to see dolphins and flying fish in addition to the whales! I was going back and forth to the restroom and outside due to seasickness, but I was glad to see at least a little bit of the whales.

日本人のstaffがいなくて不安だったけど、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれたのが印象的でした。
くじらの他にイルカや飛び魚が見れたのも嬉しかった♪
船酔いでトイレと外の往復だったけど(^^;)少しでもクジラが見れて良かったです。

On January 17, I boarded with my husband and our 5-year-old son.

The sea was rougher than usual that day, rated about an 8 out of 10 (with 10 being very rough).

Initially, we were given "ginger and mint capsules" as a motion sickness remedy. I received two larger capsules. This was explained as a supplement rather than medication (I recommend bringing medicine from Japan for those who are anxious).

Since I am prone to motion sickness, I lay down on the long bench from the start. There were quite a few others lying down as well.

My child, on the deck of the rocking boat, was running around and claimed to have seen five whales.

It was nice that they kindly informed us in both English and Japanese, saying things like "There are mother and baby whales at 〇 o'clock" and "You can see the spouting." I also thought it was considerate that they brought the boat closer to the whales.

There was also a Japanese crew member (I'm not sure if they are always on board), who was very attentive to the seasick guests, which was reassuring. Thank you very much.

I wanted my child to have an experience that can't be had in Japan, so it turned out to be a memorable and good activity.

Additionally, since it was close to Ala Moana, we took a taxi both ways and enjoyed lunch and shopping on the way back.

1月17日に、夫と5歳の息子と乗船しました。

この日は海がいつもより荒れていて、
10段階でいうと8くらいだったそうです（10が大荒れ）。

はじめに酔い止めとして、”ジンジャーとミントのカプセル”を頂きました。大きめのカプセルを2つ。
これは薬ではなく、サプリメント的なニュアンスの説明で渡されました（不安な方は日本から薬をもって行くことをお勧めします）。

私は、乗り物に弱いので、初めから長椅子に横たわっていました。同じく横たわっている人は結構いました。

わが子は、大揺れする船のデッキで、あっちへ行きこっちへ行きで、５頭の鯨を見たそうです。

英語と日本語で「○時の方向に親子鯨がいます」や、「潮吹きが見られます」等、親切に教えてくれるので良かったです。
また、鯨の近くへ船を寄せてくれるので、親切だと思います。

日本人の乗船員さんもいらして（常駐かどうかは不明です）、酔ったお客さんを気遣ってくださり、とても心強かったです。ありがとうございました。

子供に、日本では味わえない経験をさせたかったので、結果的に印象に残る、良いアクティビティでした。

また、アラモアナへ近いので、我が家は行きも帰りもタクシーにし、帰りはランチ＆ショッピングを楽しみました。

The highlight of my trip was definitely kissing the dolphins—it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Also surprisingly fun was getting splashed during the dolphin show when the dolphins jumped. While you can experience this at aquariums in Japan now, being splashed from several meters above is a whole different level of excitement!

And the photo is of the dolphin stroller... this is also super popular with the kids (make sure to leave an ID when you borrow it, and don't forget to get it back when you return it!).

一番の目的だったイルカさんとキッスは一生もんですよ！
それと意外におもしろかったのはイルカショウのイルカのジャンプにあわせて思いっきり水をかぶるところ。　最近は日本の水族館でも体験できるけど、数ｍも上からかぶるのは迫力がかなり違いますよ！　それと写真はイルカのベビーカー・・・これも子供達に大人気（借りる際は身分証明書を預ける。帰りに証明書を返してもらうのを忘れずに！）

I participated in a monitor tour with my wife. The seawater was up to our ankles, and the sandbar didn't fully appear, which was a bit disappointing, but the "beach" that emerged in the water was fantastic. Along the way, we encountered a sea turtle, and snorkeling near the coral reef allowed us to see many fish, which was great. This was a tour I would like to join again when I visit Hawaii.

モニターツアーで妻と参加しました。海水が足首まであり、サンドバーは完全に現れず少し残念でしたが、海の中に出現した「砂浜」は最高でした。途中、ウミガメとも遭遇でき、サンゴ礁近くでのシュノーケリングは、たくさんの魚を見ることができ、よかったです。ハワイを訪れた際は、また参加したいツアーでした。

I signed up because the whale encounter rate was over 90%. The whales didn't appear for a while, and soon the observation deck was left with just a couple from China, an elderly couple from the West, and our group of six.

After about 45 minutes, the elderly couple spotted a whale and informed us, as we were busy taking photos! In the end, we were able to see three whales. It seemed like we only had about 15 minutes left to watch them, but at the last moment, one whale jumped out of the water with a splash.

On the way back, while I was gazing at the sea from the second deck, a sea turtle swam incredibly close to the boat. This was unexpectedly moving! 😊

クジラ遭遇率９０％以上ということで、申し込ませていただきました。
中々クジラが現れず、展望デッキには中国人？！のカップルと欧米人の老夫婦、私たちの６名のみになってしまいました。
４５分を過ぎたあたりでしょうか、老夫婦がクジラを発見！し、写真撮りに夢中になっていた私たちに教えてくれました！！
結果３頭のクジラを見ることができました。
帰る時間が迫っていたようで、１５分くらいしか見ることができませんでしたが、最後に１頭が「ざっぷーん」とジャンプらしきことをしてくれました。
帰りに、２階デッキでずーっと海を見ていたら、船のすっごい近くをウミガメが泳いでいきました。
これは思いがけず感動しました＾＾

This was my first time participating. I used it for my honeymoon. The sandbar was beautiful, and there was plenty of free time, so it was really great. The lunch on the boat, where they grilled meat, was very delicious.

The snorkeling was a bit cold, but I was able to see a lot of fish. After getting out of the water, they also prepared warm drinks, and the staff's service was excellent.

I highly recommend it.

初参加です。新婚旅行で利用しました。サンドバーも綺麗で、自由な時間もたっぷりあったのでとてもよかったです。ランチも船上でお肉を焼いてくれてとてもおいしかったです。
シュノーケルは水が少し冷たかったですが、たくさんの魚を見ることができました。海から上がったあとは、温かい飲み物も用意してくれてスタッフの対応も◎です。
おすすめです。

It was my first time participating!! I was deeply moved by the beauty of the sandbar. Also, I was able to take many wonderful photos. On the boat, I got to see a lot of turtles, which was very healing. Thank you very much☆

初の参加でした！！
サンドバーの美しさに大感動でした。また、写真もたくさんとっていただき、素敵な写真がたくさん撮れました。船の上では、カメをたくさん見ることができ、癒されました。ありがとうございました☆

I participated at the request of a child who loves whales. Since I had only seen them on TV, I was thrilled to see a real whale's tail. The meal was just okay.

クジラが大好きな子供のリクエストで参加致しました。
テレビでしか見た事が無いので、本物のクジラのしっぽを見られて
大喜びでした。
食事はまあまあでした。