All Reviews for For 4 Year Olds

Our travel agent suggested this tour as a great way to see Pearl Harbor and downtown Honolulu, and she was right on the money! Our guides were friendly and very informative sharing lots of detail, Pearl Harbor was moving and very special, and the USS Missouri was impressive. This is a great tour, though you spend a lot of time on the shuttle while going through Honolulu

I participated in the morning cruise, but I didn't see any whales. I immediately used the re-participation ticket I received and joined the afternoon cruise, where I was thrilled to see whales. I think that in terms of season, March to April might be better for seeing young whales as they are growing and easier to spot.

午前のクルーズに参加しましたが、クジラは見えず。
頂いた再参加の券を直ちに利用して、昼のクルーズに参加したところ、クジラを見る事ができ感激しました。
季節的には、３-４月の方が、子供のクジラが成長していて見やすいのではないでしょうか～

The tour to Pearl Harbour and the US Arizona was very interesting and educational. We are not Americans and were impressed at the objectivity apparent in the various museums and displays. The Arizona Memorial is moving, all the more so as it is still leaking oil and we are forced to remember that it is something real, not a recreation or imagined scene.
Our guide, Frank, was personable and full of stories and information. He was fun!

I was able to actually touch and ride dolphins that I had only seen before, and it became a really great memory.

今まで見たことしかなかったイルカに実際に触れたり、乗ることができて、かなりイイ思い出になりました。

Our travel agent suggested this tour and she did a great job! The boat is wonderful as was the staff. We had a delicious breakfast and did see whales surfacing and diving, which was very unique and special to us. Thanks agian!

I have booked all my Pearl Harbor Tours over the years with Hawaii Activities and have always had a great day. This was a new tour being offered and I thought that it would be the perfect tour that would allow me to visit four major WWII sites in one full comprehensive day. It met all of my expectations and then some. The actual tour was very informative and moving. Our driver/guide, Francis, did a fantastic job during a day filled with problems. First, the bus was running late with all the different pick-ups and it didn’t reach my hotel until a half-hour after my scheduled pick-up time. Then we had to meet another bus and transfer all those people to our bus. This made us later yet and put us right in the middle of the slow moving rush hour morning traffic. When we finally got to the Arizona Memorial we were running behind. Then when it was our turn to finally enter the movie room, the electricity went out in the entire Visitor Center. We had to skip the movie and head right

The sub ride was what we expected. It started with a nice boat ride out to the sub. On the sub ride the guide was very good, we were able to see a huge sea turtle and were able to take very good pictures. All in all very good.

I participated in a whale watching cruise on the large cruise ship Star of Honolulu, with about 200 people on board, including around 20 Japanese passengers.

I thought it would be a group activity with Japanese staff, but there were no Japanese staff on board. The staff explanation about the activities in the cabin before departure was only in English. After departure, we went out on deck to wait for the humpback whales while enjoying the view of the sea and Waikiki. During this time, a recorded explanation about whale ecology was played over the speakers, alternating between English and Japanese. It was mentioned that there were staff who understood Japanese on board, but they advised to ask questions individually.

The whale sighting rate is said to be over 90%, but if you happen to be in a direction where whales are not appearing or if the timing doesn't work out, you can self-report if you didn't see any whales, and they will issue a certificate allowing you to board again for free during the season.

I heard that whales appeared about twice during the trip, but I thought they were too far away to see, so I got the certificate. The staff were friendly and accommodating, always smiling.

大型客船スターオブホノルルを利用したホエールウォッチングクルーズで、２００人程度が乗船、日本人は２０人程度でした。

日本語スタッフと一緒のグループアクティビティと思っていたのですが、日本人スタッフは乗船せず、出航前のキャビン内でのアクティビティについてのスタッフ説明は英語のみです。出航後は、甲板に出て海やワイキキを眺めながらザトウの出現を待ちます。その際に鯨の生態についての録音説明がスピーカーから流れ、これが英語と日本語の交互説明というもの。日本語がわかるスタッフも乗船しているとのことですが、そちらは個別に質問してください、ということでした。

鯨出現率は９０％以上、とのことですが、出現方角でないところにいたり、タイミングが合わなかったりと、個人的に見られなかった場合は、自己申告で、シーズン中に無料で再度乗船できる証明書を発行してもらえます。

今回２回ほど出現したそうですが、私にはあまりに遠くで見えないと思ったので、証明書をもらってきました。スタッフの方々は笑顔親切に気持ちよく対応していただけました。

Thank you for a fun day. The ocean condition was a little less than ideal today, but I saw plenty of dolphines, whales, and even a turtle. It was amazing.
The staff members were very kind, entertaining, and plain fun people. I had a faburous day.

GOOD

It was a large ship, so there was no rocking, and it was a comfortable cruise. At the point where we could see whales, I was nervously staring at the surface of the water when one of the crew shouted, "Whale!" When I looked in the direction he pointed, I saw two whales jumping and showing their tails as they dove. I was thrilled to see "real whales" for the first time.

大きな船だったので揺れもなく、快適なクルーズでした。
クジラの見えるポイントで、ドキドキしながら海面を凝視していたら、クルーの一人が、”ホエール！”と叫んで指差した方向をみると、２頭のクジラが、ジャンプし、潜る際に尾びれも見せてくれました。初めての”リアルクジラ”に感激しました。

I participated in a cruise that departed at 8:45 AM just a few days ago.

On our boat, there were relatively few Japanese people, and most of the participants were foreign families and groups of friends, but I felt very comfortable joining.

There were friendly foreign staff who spoke Japanese, and they helped with anything that was difficult to understand. The whale watching guide was provided in both English and Japanese.

Since it was a plan without meals, coffee and sandwiches were available for an additional charge of $3. Water and hot water were free.

The announcements for whale sightings indicated the direction in terms of clock positions, saying things like "There is a whale at 3 o'clock." When the announcement was made, everyone rushed to the deck to see.

We were only able to see whales twice, but we went quite far out, so the scenery was great and I was very satisfied.

I went to Aloha Tower on my own. While waiting for the bus at the Saratoga bus stop in Waikiki, the bus didn't come as expected. Just as I started to feel anxious, a female taxi driver passed by, and I was able to go from Waikiki for about $16 plus tip.

There is also a hotel pickup option, and after this tour ends, it returns to a hotel in Waikiki, so if you want to go somewhere else from Aloha Tower, I recommend going on your own.

I also easily found Pier 8.

朝8：45出航のクルーズに参加させていただきました。
つい数日前のことです。

私たちの船では、日本人も割と少なめで
外国人のファミリーや友人たちグループの参加が
多かったですが、
とても居心地良く参加できました。

日本語を話せる親切な
外国人スタッフがおり、分かりにくいことは
教えていただきました。
ウオッチングの案内の用紙も
英語、日本語両方の表記になっています。

食事なしのプランなのでコーヒー、サンドイッチのほしい方は
別料金＄3です。
水、お湯は無料です。

クジラのアナウンスも現れる位置が
時計方向の表示になっており
アナウンスが
何時方向にクジラいます。などと
アナウンスがかかります。
かかると一斉にデッキに駆け寄り
見てました。

クジラが2回だけしかみることができませんでしたが
かなり沖まで行っていただけるので
景色もよくとても満足できました。

アロハタワーまでは自分で行きました。
ワイキキのサラトガの
バス停でバスを待っていても
思うような時間に来ません。
焦りはじめたところで
女性ドライバーのタクシーが通りがかり
ワイキキから
＄16ほど＋チップで行くことができました。

ホテル送迎コースもあり、
このツアーが終了すると
またワイキキ方面のホテルに戻るので
アロハタワーから別の場所に遊びに行きたい方は、
自分たちで行く方がお勧めです。

ピア8もすぐ分りました。

We only saw 2 whales while on this tour and this was at the very end of the 3 hour boat ride. It would have been so much more fun if we saw more, but I guess the tour guides cannot control that. The boat was great and the food was wonderful and the ride along the shoreline and out into the ocean was awesome/beautiful. The guides were very informative and provided interessing information.

My husband really enjoyed the trip. We actually did have some whale sightings, so our expectations were met. I got a little sea sick but the staff was more than helpful and I would definitely recommend this excursion to everyone:)

I participated in whale watching. Right from the start, I could see splashes of water in the distance. I thought it was a motorboat, but the foreigner next to me was pointing and saying something. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a whale's breath. Amazing!!

We soon got closer, and I could see the whale's back. Wow, we met one!! I was so moved. For a while, the boat stayed there. Eventually, it started heading towards Diamond Head. Just as we were about to turn back, a whale swam up from the opposite side. Two of them were gracefully swimming together, right next to the boat!! It was so touching!!! Then the boat made a U-turn and followed the whales for a while. I was so happy!!

However, time was running out, and we had to head back. I was really impressed! I'm so glad I participated!!!

ウォエールウォッチングに参加しました。
スタートからすぐに沖のほうから水しぶきが見えました。
モーターボートが走っていると思っていたら、隣の外人が指をさして何か言っています。よーく見ると、クジラのブレスでした。すごーい！！
すぐにちかくになり、クジラの背中がみえてきました。
すごーい、会えた！！大感激です。
しばらく、そこで船は待っててくれます。やがてダイヤモンドヘッドに向かって走り始めました。
そろそろ引き返したとき、クジラが反対側からおよいできました。２頭のつがいで優雅に泳いでゆきます。船のすぐ横を！！感動です！！！そしたら船はUターンして、しばらくクジラを追ってくれました。嬉しい！！
しかし、時間がなくなり戻ることとなりました。
とても感激しましたよ！
参加してよかったです！！！

This was my fourth time whale watching. I got hooked on my first participation when I saw a whale jump, and now I join whale watching every time I go to Hawaii. The last three times, I only saw the back or nothing at all, which was a bit disappointing, but seeing that jump is the best. Since they are wild animals, it can't be helped. This time, I went on an early cruise without a meal, but I was able to participate very cheaply thanks to booking online, so that was great.

今回で、４回目ほどのウォッチングでした。
はじめての参加で、クジラがジャンプする姿を見てはまってしまい、ハワイに行くたびにホエールウォッチングに参加しています。後３回は、見えなかったり、背だけとかで、寂しい思いをしますが、あのジャンプが見えたら最高です。自然の生き物ですから、仕方がないです。
今回は、早めのクルーズで、食事なしでしたが、インターネットでの申込みをしてからの旅行で、とても安く参加する事が出来たので、良かったです。

Everyone should experience this tour sometime during their life. The memorial is a tragic, yet holy and beautiful tribute to our fallen military who died so suddenly on Dec. 7, 1941.

The tour operator was very informative and treated everyone like family. The downtown tour was full of history and tidbits shared by our driver, "Cousin Jerry", a full blooded older Hawaiian gentleman.

While I was moved by seeing the whale's blow and its back and tail for the first time, I didn't get to witness breaching or experience the true size of the whale. The timing in late December might not have been ideal. It might be better to go from late February after they give birth. If you're prone to seasickness, it's better to skip lunch. My wife ended up not eating anything. I think about 10-20% of the people couldn't eat. The buffet itself didn't have much in terms of food either.

初めて見たクジラのブロー（潮吹き）や、クジラの背中や尻尾には感動をしたものの、ブリーチング（ジャンプ）等は見られず、クジラの大きさを体感できるものではなかった。
１２月下旬という時期がいまいちだったかもしれないかな。子供を産んでからの２月下旬からがお勧めかも。。
船に弱い方は、ランチ無しにした方がいいですよ。うちの奥さんは結局何も食べられなかった。１~２割くらいの人が食事できていなかったのではないかなぁ。ブッフェ自体の料理もそうたいした物は無かったですよ。

My husband and I spent our last night in Honolulu on the Star of Honolulu's Three Star Cruise and it is one of our fondest memories. The crew was great, the view incredible, and the food was top notch. Watching the sun set from the top of the Star of Honolulu was an incredible treat! Thank you and I cannot wait to go again!

The shaking was really intense, and it was tough. Also, I was disappointed that I couldn't see any whales.

There are staff members who can explain in Japanese, but they don't translate the other explanations, which I thought was a bit unfriendly, especially since over 60% of the tourists were Japanese. (It might be understandable since it's a foreign country, though.)

たまたまなのか揺れがすごくて大変でした。
また、クジラは見えず、がっかりでした。

日本語で説明してくれるスタッフはいるのですが、
その他の説明部分を翻訳してくれるわけでもなく、
６割以上が日本人観光客であるにもかかわらずちょっと不親切かな、と思いました。
（外国なので仕方がないのかもしれませんが）

We participated as a couple.

At first, since it was empty, I was worried, thinking, "Is this place okay?!" But in the end, it turned out to be just the right amount of crowded, and we had a great time! It lasted from around 10 AM to 2 PM, which was enough to enjoy everything. (There might be busier days, though...)

The most fun parts were the wave pool, Tornado, and Shaka. On other slides, we ended up sharing boats with foreign visitors, which naturally led to some nice little interactions.

I was worried because my partner can't swim and is not good with roller coasters, but it was reassuring to know that life jackets are available for free for those who can't swim (though some activities may not allow them). Unlike roller coasters, the slides only move by the natural force of gravity, which made my partner feel safe, and they enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

If I could wish for something, it would be for longer slides.

My sunburn hurts, but we made great memories!

カップルで参加してきました。

空いていたので、最初は、「ここ大丈夫か！？」と心配になりましたが、結果的には丁度良い混み具合になり、楽しかったです！
１０時から１４時くらいまででしたが、十分に遊びきれます。（もっと混雑する日もあるかもしれませんが・・・）

特に楽しかったのは、波のプールとトルネードとシャカです。他のスライダー等では、外国の方とボートが一緒になったりして、自然とちょっとしたコミュニケーションがとれたのもGOODでした。

相方が、「泳げない＆ジェットコースターが苦手」なので心配していましたが、？泳げない人でも無料でライフジャケットがレンタル可能（使えないアクティビティあり）？ジェットコースターの乗り物と違って、スライダーは自然の力（重力）で動くだけ、という２点で安心できたようで、相方も存分に楽しんでいました。

欲を言えば、もっと長いスライダーがあればよかったかなぁと。

日焼けが痛いけど、良い思い出ができました！

I booked this for couple on their arrival to Oahu and was worried being it was done on the internet that they would not receive their lei. BUT.... Was extremely excited when I received word that they had got their greeting and that it made their arrival so special. Not only did they get amazing help and support at the airport, but they got to keep the personalized sign!! We are so thrilled that we are booking another greeting for another couple that are going over!!!

*** Their plane even arrived 55 min late and the greeter was ready and waiting for them at the gate!!!

Amazing! Thanks for making it memorable!

I participated in the morning plan of the whale tour that started on the 15th. Since it was the first day, I thought we might not see any whales, but we were able to see them five times! One of those times was a close-up jump. During the times we didn't see any whales, the staff continuously engaged with us, taking photos and making us feel very welcomed. I thought the morning plan was great because the air is clear and cool, allowing us to focus on searching for whales.

15日から始まるホエールツアーの午前プランに参加しました。初日なので見れないのではと思っていたのですが、5回も鯨を見ることができました！うち一回は至近距離でのジャンピングです。
見れない時間、スタッフの人が次々と声をかけてくださり写真を撮ってくださったりとても温かみを感じました。
午前プランですと、空気も澄んでいて涼しいですし、鯨探しに集中できるのでいいなと思いました。

I scheduled a lei greeting for my mom and she was absolutely surprised and excited to have such a unique greeting to the island. The greeter who "leied" her was extremely friendly and helpful. The silk lei was really beautiful and will be a wonderful memento. I am going to suggest this activity to all my friends and will probably book another greeting for our next visitors. Thank you so much!

I participated on December 2nd. The weather was nice, but it was a bit cold with strong winds, so I ended up retiring from swimming partway through.

The pool attractions were really unique, and it was my first time on a thrilling water slide! I had a lot of fun!! However, I was a bit disappointed that the staff seemed low-energy and weren't smiling, which made the atmosphere feel a bit dull...

I thought it might be more enjoyable with a large group having fun together.

12月2日に参加しました。
天気はよかったのですが風が強くちょっと寒くて
途中から泳ぐのをリタイヤしちゃいました。

プールのアトラクションはすごい珍しいのもばかりで
絶叫プールは初めて☆
楽しかったです！！
ただ、スタッフの人たちがテンションが低くて、
顔も笑っていないのでちょっとしらけた感じがしたのが
残念・・・。

やはり大人数でワイワイはしゃぎながらの方が楽しいのかな~と思いました。

I had a great time playing and got really tired with a system unique to overseas (laughs).

There were no regular swimming pools at all, just a ton of attraction slides (lol).

We had to carry the tubes from the bottom and slide down ourselves (lol).

Among them, the 'Shaka' slide goes straight down (lol).

I was able to forget my age and have fun (lol).

I recommend bringing towels from the hotel.

The locals on the wave machine (?) were really good and seemed to be having a lot of fun (lol).

海外ならではのシステムでしっかり遊び、しっかり疲れました（笑）

普通に泳げるプールは一切無く、ひたすらアトラクションスライダー目白押しｗ

自分達で下からチューブを担いで滑り降りてくるのですｗ

中でも’シャカ’というのは真下に急降下ですｗ

年を忘れて遊ぶことが出来ましたｗ

ホテルからのタオルを持って行く事をお勧めします

波乗りマシーン（？）のロコ達はとても上手で楽しそうでしたｗ

I participated on December 3, 2010. The meeting place was mentioned in the email as "the entrance of the Hyatt Regency," but I wasn't quite sure where that was. It would be helpful if you could attach a map.

Well, I was picked up safely and arrived at the location, but since it was a weekday, the park was less crowded than I had imagined, and it had a relaxed, local vibe.

My child is in elementary school and isn't fond of extreme attractions, so we mainly enjoyed the Hawaiian Waters Wave Pool, Keiki Cove, and Kapolei Cooler (which opened at 12:30).

It was sunny, but the wind was strong, making it feel quite a bit colder. Depending on the season, I recommend bringing a long-sleeved shirt.

I chose not to include meals, but the hamburgers and pizza we had at the food court were decent. Since it felt cold, we ended up spending a lot of time warming up, but just watching the FlowRider was quite enjoyable.

So, unlike others, we were able to enjoy a pretty relaxed atmosphere.

２０１０年１２月３日の参加です。
メールで集合場所が「ハイアットリージェンシーの入り口」ということでしたが、今一よくわかりませんでした。地図を添付して頂けると助かります。
さて無事にピックアップされ現地へ到着したのですが、平日ということもあってか、想像していたよりも園内は空いており、ローカル系の、のんびりムードでした。
子供は小学生ですが過激系？のものが苦手で、ハワイアン・ウォーターズ・ウェーブ・プール 、ケイキ・コーブ、カポレイ・クーラー（１２：３０からでしたが）を主に利用しました。
快晴でしたが、風が強く、体感温度がかなり低く感じました。時期にもよるでしょうが、長袖を一枚持っていくことをお勧めします。
食事なしを選択したのですが、フードコートで食べたハンバーガー、ピザもそこそこでした。
寒く感じたことで、体を温めている時間が長くなってしまったのですが、ダ・フローライダーを見ているだけでも結構楽しめます。
ということで、他の方とは違い、結構のんびりムードで楽しめました。

I participated with my two children, and before signing up, I read experiences from others who said that it was enough without meals, so we opted for entry with transportation only. The kids loved the wave pool and kept saying they wanted to play there all day! Choosing not to include meals was definitely the right decision. When the wave pool turned into a bodyboarding lesson, we had hot dogs and pizza for lunch, which was just the right amount for the three of us. We also went to the lazy river, but it might be boring without tubes. I previously visited a similar water park in Saipan, but this one was so much more fun, and above all, the water was clean! It has become a place I want to visit again next time.

子ども２人と参加しましたが、申し込みをする前に体験談を読んで食事なしで十分！という方がいたので、送迎付きの入場のみにしました。
子どもは波のプールが気に入ってしまい、ずっと遊んでいたい！と言うので食事なしで大正解。
波のプールがボディボードのレッスンになった時にホットドッグとピザで昼ご飯にしましたが、３人でちょうど良い量でした。　
流れるプールにも行きましたが、チューブがないとつまらないかも。
以前サイパンで同じようなウォーターパークに行きましたが、比べものにならないほどに楽しかったし、何よりも水がキレイでした！
次回も訪れたい場所になりました。

This was my first time visiting Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. Unlike pools in Japan, there are many attractions, and I was very satisfied that I could enjoy myself all day long. It's great for couples, friends, and especially for families since there are plenty of attractions for kids as well.

Personally, I recommend the Tornado and Shaka for thrill rides. Your body floats in the air for a moment before rushing down the slide. You have to carry the inner tubes to the entrance yourself, which can be quite physically demanding, especially for women.

The wait times for each attraction are relatively short, so you can ride smoothly. Just be aware that the attractions switch every 30 minutes, so keep that in mind.

In conclusion, I had a great time overall, and I encourage everyone to give it a try. I would love to go back again.

今回初めてウェット・アンド・ワイルド・ハワイへ参加しました。日本のプールなどと違って、たくさんのアトラクションがあり、一日中楽しむことができて、大変満足です。カップルでいってもよし、友達同士でいってもよし、なんといっても、子ども用のアトラクションもたくさんあり、家族で行くのも最高だと思いました。
私個人のお勧めとしては、絶叫系としてはトルネード、シャカがよかったです。体が一瞬宙に浮き、一気に下流へ駆け抜けていきます。
浮き輪を自分で入口まで運ばないといけないので結構体力を使います。女性だけだと大変かもしれません。
一つのアトラクションに乗るのに、待ち時間は少なく、スムーズに乗ることができると思います。ただ３０分ごとに入場できるアトラクションが切り替わるので注意が必要です。
最後になりますが、全体的にとても楽しめたので、みなさんもぜひ参加してみてください。また行ってみたいと思いました。

During my trip to Hawaii for New Year's, I went on a whale watching tour with the Star of Honolulu. I thought it would be great because even if we didn't see any whales, we could still enjoy it as a regular cruise. We did see a mother and baby whale in the distance, but it was disappointing that we couldn't see them up close or witness any jumps. However, I understand that they keep their distance for whale protection. On the boat, there was a lei-making class, which was fun. It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand.

お正月にハワイに行った時に
スターオブホノルル号のホエールウォッチングに
行きました。
もしクジラが見られなくてもリベンジできるという
ことと普通のクルーズとして楽しめるからと
思ったからです。
クジラは親子クジラが遠くに見えました
あまり近くで見れなかったりジャンプ等は見れなかったので残念ですが、クジラ保護のため
あまり近寄らないとのこと。
船内ではレイ作りのスクールがあったりして楽しかった。酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいた方がいいです